Satin Abad, a member of the first batch of 5 and Uppers will graduate this month with a PhD in Neuropsychology from a prestigious institution. She's also the graduation speaker at her university. .

Exactly a week ago, I returned home (enough) to England after 5 and a half weeks of traveling continental Europe. As if having two classes a term wasn't enough of a treat, my study abroad university indulged us with a 6-week spring break! My friend and I traveled extensively through Spain, France, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Austria and the Czech Republic.

1996: Mang Levi (Celerio) teaches 5 and Up reporter Eliza how to blow a tune on a leaf.

Giggles, Frances and Rodjun at a spiels shoot, ca. 2001.