There’s a particular energy that surrounds Laura Treves (’26) — one that makes even the smallest moments feel charged with curiosity and possibility. She notices details others might overlook, whether it’s a subtle musical pattern in a song, a historical connection in a book or a spark of inspiration from a friend’s idea. For Laura, the world is a puzzle to explore, and she loves sharing the pieces she discovers along the way.

“I hope to inspire other people to be curious,” Laura said. “I love just nerding out and telling people about things I find interesting. I hope I can get other people to start [doing the same]. You can have one main interest, of course, no one’s stopping you from doing that one thing. But people who have multiple interests shouldn’t have to throw away something that they’re curious about just so they can do the choice that other people are deciding for them”

Laura main passions lie in fashion and storytelling, but she extends her curiosity in other fields as well. She naturally notices patterns and connections across music, history and human expression, fascinated by how ideas and emotions can be communicated in so many different ways.

“Music is meaningful to me because it’s not as direct as writing a poem [or a journal].” Laura said. “[Music is a combination of] simple ideas, but it makes it more complex. It becomes more than the idea; it’s the idea plus so many other things added into it.”

In the classroom, that curiosity turns into action. She often brings in extra texts and insights, to explore classroom topics more deeply. World History teacher Bronwen Callahan described how Laura’s engagement inspired those around her.

“I remember the number of books that she kept bringing in and how she definitely knew more than me about some of these topics by the end.” Callahan said. “It was really inspiring to see a student who is that interested in what they’re interested in.”

Laura credits her family for shaping the way she approaches challenges. Their experiences taught her to stay grounded even when life shifts unexpectedly. Even in moments of uncertainty, Laura approaches problems with patience, curiosity, and a determination to remain true to herself, applying the values she has internalized from her family to guide her decisions and actions.

“People kind of lose their path in a way,” Laura said. “They lose why they started that journey. [My dad’s journey] inspires me to keep courage even if life changes. Even if your life situation changes, you’re still the same person. No matter how your world changes, you’re the same.”

Her curiosity is also deeply communal. Laura enjoys sharing discoveries and exploring ideas with others, sparking thoughtful conversations and encouraging those around her to notice the small wonders in life. She combines enthusiasm and support in a way that invites people to engage with ideas more fully.

Close friend Lucy Campisi (‘26) noted that Laura can shift the tone of a space just by being in it, making interactions feel more alive. She added that Laura’s humor and thoughtful engagement often turn small moments into something meaningful.

“Laura is so much fun to be around,” Lucy said. “She’s always doing silly voices and joking around, and she’ll continue any bit or any joke. She’s just always willing to have a good time. She’s never super serious. But when you do need more serious support, she’s also there for that, so that’s something I really appreciate about her.”

Close friend Sathvik Vemupalli (‘26) pointed to Laura’s creativity as one of the first things people notice about her.

“Laura is very creative,” Sathvik said. “She’s an incredible fashionista, but she’s also [creative] in terms of storytelling as well. I always love her story ideas. We often talk about them, and I’m really looking forward to reading one of her works later in English this year.”

Ultimately, Laura finds inspiration not just in achievements, but in how people adapt, respond to challenges, and build on what came before. She approaches her own work by balancing respect for the past with imagining new ways forward.

“People have to come together and find a solution for problems.” Laura said. “Then they’re faced with new problems, so they need new solutions. Definitely what interests me is how people always want to find new ways to overcome the problems of situations, even if they’re different from the previous ones. All things are building upon the past.”