My name is Aspen Brooks, and I graduated from Bothell High School this year. My junior year, Bothell had an exchange student who played on the volleyball team, Lavinia Mazzanti. She was a joy to have around, and got along with everyone. Lavinia played volleyball, threw javelin, and was involved with ASB.

Two days ago, she was tragically killed in a four-wheeling accident in Greece. An informal memorial for her [was held] at Bothell United Methodist Church [on July 22], so that everyone who knew and loved her here has a place to gather together and remember her. She had a huge positive impact on everyone in the Bothell community who met her, so we thought that the community should know what happened.

Aspen Brooks, Bothell

Editor’s note: The Bothell Reporter staff was not able to attend the memorial but we thought it was important for the community to know the information about Lavinia Mazzanti.