One of the most dedicated members of the class of 2025 is Lucy Packard, and her commitment to her passions has furthered the successes of both herself and everyone she meets.
Lucy has been the flute section leader in marching band for two years, and has made it to state-level competitions each of those two! In the band, she’s been an incredibly positive role-model for underclassmen, and her devotion to all facets of music has pushed others to follow suit. Additionally, while taking IB classes and participating in various extracurriculars, she’s managed to hold a job all four years of high school. Being able to balance school work, family, friends and a job is a skill she states she’s still working on perfecting, but being able to handle all these challenges at once is an accomplishment she’s proud of.
Involvement is a key aspect of any hard working person, and Lucy does just that- she says, “Being involved means that I support my band by showing up to events, working hard, and believing in its success. It’s helped me gain confidence by making me more receptive to criticism, and has taught me how to properly self reflect on my actions.” In a grand finale for the JAHS marching seniors, the band made it to state and a nationwide competition in Missouri, which couldn’t have been accomplished without dedicated members like Lucy, who push their peers to strive for excellence.
When she’s not playing the flute or studying for an exam, she likes to ride her bike, listen to music, go to the gym and visit different parks and coffee shops. She states, “listening to music and spending time outdoors are my favorite things to do. It helps to clear my mind when I feel stressed.” In response to what she’s valued most during her time at Adams, she said, “I value all of the amazing people I’ve met over the years who have taught me how to be the best version of myself (shoutout Charlotte, James, Maddy, Riley, Adam, and Michael).” She also values the intensity of IB courses for, quote, “kicking my butt so much that I got revived from my post-covid academic slump, preparing me for college with the stupid workload.” It’s true the IB program is known for its rigorous coursework, but students like Lucy who can manage demanding extracurriculars and a job show that it’s not all for nothing. However, this pressure isn’t without some stress- Lucy states that her biggest challenge these past years has been lacking motivation and fighting procrastination. Though she hasn’t yet shaken her procrastination issues, her advice to anyone struggling with motivation is to “surround yourself with supportive people who are willing to work with you and be there with you for everything, especially when things get hard.” She continues, “I love being in the presence of others, even when nothing is seemingly happening between us as we’re doing our own thing. Those small moments in between are what I’m going to miss most when I leave for college.”
On the topic of college, Lucy’s aspirations are a testament to everything she’s learned here at Adams. She will be attending Purdue University this coming fall, majoring in social studies education and minoring in English. With hopes of becoming a teacher one day, it’s evident Lucy will bring a positive energy to the classrooms and campus of Purdue. Though her time in the band and hallways here at Adams is nearly over, Lucy’s future as a student at Purdue and an educator is just beginning to unfold!
