Comments on: Olivia Guerrero ’25

By: Jacoby Lockman

Jacoby Lockman — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:41:55 +0000

Olivia was one of my team members in our “pre clinic” project. In most cases when I interact with students as intelligent as Olivia, there is usually an imbalance of empathy and compassion that comes with such technical ability. But Olivia was always kind and easy to talk to even when discussing topics she knew better than anyone. It’s very rare to come across someone like that, even at Mudd. To this day, that’s been my favorite project that I’ve worked on and that’s in large part to her. I’ll never forget how “Piano Man” kept getting repeatedly played while we were first testing our music application and how that song became the running joke on our team whenever there was a song suggestion.

By: Gigi D.C.

Gigi D.C. — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:53:46 +0000

Olivia was a very vibrant person whom I had the pleasure of being friends with, she was like an elder sister to me. We bonded over our shared interests in literature, video games, and music, and she was always there for me when I needed it. I only wish I had been there for her more when she needed it too. Before her passing, we were planning an outing together with another friend, and I was looking very much looking forward to it, but now I can only think of what could have been. I hope she is at peace now. When I look at her life and its secret colors, I feel like bursting into tears.

By: Dean Dauger

Dean Dauger — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:57:49 +0000

Because my family regularly met with hers, I knew Olivia while she was growing up, and she was always a kind and understanding and bright person. I was so happy and excited to see her apply and enter Harvey Mudd then learn how she enjoyed the intellectual exercise and warm acceptance that is still there long after I was there. She would have been such a wonderful representative of the community and productive citizen of society, especially because the fields she pursued have great needs for talents like hers. My heart goes out to her family.

By: Xanda Schofield

Xanda Schofield — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:04:48 +0000

I had Olivia as a student in three different classes, ranging from Fall 2021 through to Fall 2024. I remember her consistent calm presence in each one – even though she almost always was first to figure out a challenging problem in class, she never made a big show about it, instead quietly explaining it with a smile when I’d come by to see what she was up to. Olivia, was a rising star in CS with a warm heart, a great sense of humor, and a wonderfully patient and humble approach to new ideas. Olivia, my heart breaks that you’re no longer with us, but I’m so honored to have gotten to know you.

By: Liesel

Liesel — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:09:56 +0000

I remember Olivia being so passionate. We played games together occasionally and I remember her focus and how fun she was to be around. Her love of cooking, and her descriptions of food, always made me want to try whatever she was talking about. I’ll miss seeing her around, and I never knew before how much I had counted on her before.

By: Norah

Norah — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:35:29 +0000

I remember meeting up to check out chemistry pre-lab answers the night before school started our freshman year because HOW could they assign us homework before our first class? She turned a stressful night into one filled with laughter and joy.

By: Grant

Grant — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:34:45 +0000

Olivia was a wonderful person, someone who managed to bring light into any conversation she engaged with. Her mind was brilliant, sparkling with wit and humor. Her passing is a void, a dark spot that absorbs all warmth around it. Yet despite the numbing, aching, loss, I remember her as she was, a stellar joy in the lives of all who knew her. May she know a peace greater than any earthly rest. You will be missed; you will be cherished eternal.

By: Khalid S.

Khalid S. — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:12:23 +0000

I’ll admit, I never got to fully know Olivia before her death, but I did know her friends, and they could all ascertain that she was a good woman in life. If I had to pick from what little conversations I had with her, I’d say my absolute favorite was the time when we talked about Ross Perot and the Reform Party for a little while. She was a pillar of her community, and a giant in many ways. I believe she could’ve done great things in life if she got to live for a just a bit longer. May she wake in a kinder, gentler world.

By: Hermine Mayo

Hermine Mayo — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:18:12 +0000

A hole in my chest had opened up the night I heard about her loss. It was all so sudden—our last moment together never felt like it would be our last. But I shall never forget the interesting moments we had together, discussing literature, playing video games, or venting about our experiences.
You will always be in my heart, though we may be oceans apart. Thank you, Olivia, for the opportunity to be your friend.

By: Lyra John Griffith Dolan

Lyra John Griffith Dolan — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:55:59 +0000

Olivia was one of the most incredible people I have ever met. She was incredibly intelligent and extraordinarily kind. She was one of the most important people in my life these past few years and I cannot imagine where I would be without her. I will always miss her.