Shawnee Mission East Class of 2022
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Something I want everyone to know about Olivia: Olivia was more than just a fiery redhead. She was a passionate girl who stopped at nothing to get what she deserved. And she deserves more. She deserves all the honor possible, because Olivia was definitely the most influential friend i’ve ever had in my life. The impact she had on me; is indescribable. She made every hang out a fun time, and she always knew how to help me in low times. Most of the time she would just laugh, which made me laugh and then I would forget what I was sad about. She was the realest person; and was friends with whoever she wanted to be friends with. She was the most genuine person. Her laugh will always be in the back of my head, and her smile will always be printed in my brain. I can still hear her telling me to wake up and go do something with her. I can still hear her excited squeals every time we would go shopping and she would find the clothing piece she has been looking for. I remember everything about her, and I will never forget her. I am forever grateful to have had her as one of my closest, best friends.
Lucy Humphrey SME 2022
Olivia was my person. The person I saw being in a dorm with, living next to each other or always staying in contact with. When people would ask when we met she would say 1st grade but we got really close in 4th grade. Olivia was crazy, strong minded and funny. I never knew what we were going to do. One of my favorite memories from our late nights was the one night after driving around with Sydney and Haley we had to go back. Olivia wasn’t ready to. So we all called and get our curfews pushed back so we could go drive though the tunnels on the highway with her head out the sun roof. Her energy would make you feel loved.
I’m going to graduate in honor of Olivia since it was something we both worked hard for. The memories I have with olivia will always be with me.
Evelyn Haulmark SME 2022
Olivia was known for being spontaneous, wild, and carefree. In 2019 I went to the Bahamas with Olivia for the first time. As soon as we got to the house and saw the beautiful glistening turquoise blue water. Olivia’s first instinct was to jump in. She asked, “Can I go in with my clothes” and jumped right in. She was still wearing one of her favorite shirts at the time, her jewelry, and her favorite sunglasses. Olivia was also very photogenic. She didn’t like you taking photos of her but when she let you she’d always look stunning. Olivia would always text me and ask me to go take pictures. We would go downtown, in her backyard, plaza, tennis court, and more. We would finish the photoshoot with around 500 or more photos. I’m very glad we had a hobby we both enjoyed doing together. Another hobby we both enjoyed doing was thrifting. We always loved to see what the thrift stores had and we always loved to save some money.
Olivia also had an amazing sense of humor and always knew how to crack some good jokes. Since the first time I met Olivia she always knew how to make others laugh. In Freshman year, Olivia and I had Social Studies together and we would constantly text each other during class. We would always send stupid texts, inside jokes, or things the average person wouldn’t find funny. But because we were in class and sat far away from each other, it was so hard to resist laughing. Our faces would turn red or we’d have to put our heads down so we didn’t burst out laughing. The teacher quickly caught on that we were texting each other every day during class. So she eventually started calling out our names if she caught us both turning red and rapidly typing on our computers.
Olivia always knew how to reach for the stars. Some big dreams she had were to go to Chicago for a while then hitting it big with her modeling career in California with her very rich NBA Husband. It was possible for Olivia and I know she would’ve found a way to make it happen. And as Olivia always said “Duces”
Haley Smith SME 2022
The first time I saw Olivia was in the hallway of Indian Hills Middle School. The first thought that came to mind was, “Wow, she looks intimidating.”
Later on as we grew close we would both come to laugh at this, Olivia being flattered that her presence was so apparent in any room- even a crowded hallway. Olivia’s presence was strong. In every car ride, or spontaneous adventure she carried me along for. She convinced me to skip class one day to go to Lawrence, we took the long route and talked about going back another time. We never got the chance to. She was strong willed and determined, never allowing for anyone to damper her strut and ALWAYS dreaming. Olivia was constantly laughing, and it was incredibly infectious. Freshmen year we could not make it through a single presentation in health class because of how hard we would laugh. You could count on Olivia to make a joke even in the most serious situations, but also delve deep during late night conversations. She was a friend for a lifetime, and a world without her in it has been hard to comprehend.
Olivia taught me many things, like how to truly live in the moment, to say yes more, as well as the realization that time is not infinite, and you don’t have as much of it as you think you do. Olivia’s presence is still strong, it lives through the memories of those that loved her. Olivia’s legacy has a significance bigger than this world, and when shared between one another, the memories and stories of everyone who loved and knew her, her life and memories can be honored and shared the way they should be. I will accomplish and strive for Olivia. I will chase my dreams and think about her every step of the way. I love you, Olivia.
Sydney Stallbaumer SME 2022