Of the 57 members of the recently graduated Class of 2009, one of the most colorful and individualistic was Laura Voitik. Whether it was her multiple changes of hair color or unique fashion sense or fiercely independent way of looking at things, Voitik was hard to miss during the past five years. Learn more about this future veterinarian.

When Katherine Allen met Jeremy Kemball three years ago, she discovered that their families shared a South African connection. Their paths didn't cross much after that, but as the 2008-09 school year approached its conclusion, Katherine decided to learn more about this University of Illinois-bound senior before he graduated.

What do you get when you combine a devotion to biking, a love of environmental studies, and a penchant for finding out-of-the-ordinary destinations for reflection? Say hello and goodbye to Class of 2009 alum Andrew Lovdahl as we explore the quirky method behind his thoughtful madness.

During third period this year, seniors Russell and Stephen Prochaska could usually be found relaxing in the lounge. Elaine Gu recently interviewed them and found out that despite their frequent squabbles and fights over food, the two are actually very close — maybe even best friends.

For their prank last year, seniors stacked plastic cups into towers and weaved strings through the entire first-floor hallway. Wanting to leave something more long-lasting behind, the Class of '09 combined a bunch of ideas into one big chaos — or Sue Kovacs' nightmare.