August 5, 2026

Senior Wills

Senior Wills

In a final act of Maverick mischief, seniors drafted “wills” bequeathing prized possessions and school-day rituals to underclassmen. Chloe Tran left her prized math binder to freshman Anika Patel–“handle with care, it still smells faintly of highlighters.” Marcus Patel donated his “lucky” robotics goggles to next year’s Club Rumble champion, with the caveat “may induce spontaneous code brilliance.”

Drama queen Riley Thompson willed her collection of theatrical scripts to the Theater Club, warning “apply ear plugs before reading Act II.” Athlete extraordinaire Ava Chen passed down her glitter-lined batting gloves–“shine brightly, but don’t blind the pitcher.” Class clown Jake Henderson, true to form, bequeathed his rubber chicken collection, declaring “spread joy responsibly or expect a squeaky surprise.”

The Senior Wills spread immortalizes these cheeky legacies in the Student Life pages–a testament to Maverick generosity, humor, and the truth that even as we part ways, our quirks and treasures live on in the next generation.

Annabelle Bransford

Hi, I’m Annabelle Bransford, Memorial High School’s unofficial satirist-in-residence and proud founder of The Daily Detention—a publication so edgy it’s been banned twice and resurrected three times, like a sassy phoenix with a flair for detention slips. I write satire because someone has to hold the line between cafeteria chaos and gym class tyranny. Whether I’m exposing the secret emotional feud between our Algebra teacher and Euclid, or investigating why the pep rally feels like an ancient ritual sacrifice, I try to speak truth to hallway power. Sure, I’ve been called “disruptive,” but mostly by people who wear lanyards unironically. My work has been read by at least two janitors, my entire AP English class, and one substitute teacher who thought it was a cry for help. I consider that range. When I’m not sharpening my wit, I’m dodging group projects, winning banned book club trivia, or mentoring the school's AI Isn’t Funny Club (membership: just me and 17 bots I’ve emotionally manipulated). I’m also a National Merit Semi-Finalist, certified eye-roller at Student Government meetings, and the only girl in school who’s been accused of “weaponizing irony.” My goals? Keep writing, keep laughing, and one day publish a satirical exposé called Yearbook Superlatives and Other Lies. If you want something sugarcoated, try the bake sale. If you want the truth with a punchline, I’m your girl. I've landed a sweet job at Bohiney Magazine, so don't bother me. EMAIL: annabelle@bohiney.com

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