Paper Editor Lily Ashford ’27 describes herself as “determined,” a trait reflected in both her academics and extracurriculars. This past summer, Ashford attended a two-week writing camp with the New York Times, lifeguarded and visited Nantucket with her close friends. 

She also plays lacrosse and runs cross country, though she admits lacrosse is her favorite sport. Beyond school, Ashford enjoys walking her dog, cooking, tanning and reading. While she once considered becoming a lawyer, she now hopes to pursue a creative career in advertising or public relations. 

“When I put my mind to something,” she said, “I’ll do it.”