Living with syd in Chi Omega Fall of junior year. She was the most ALIVE person I’ve ever met. Always laughing, always up to something, but always so loving. I’m going to miss syd more than words could ever say.
I had the privilege of having Sydney as my little in Chi Omega. She was a beautiful person who was so alive, adventurous, exciting, and had a great energy. She was loved by so many and that love will never go away. I’m so sad her life came to an end way too soon, but so grateful she loved each day to the fullest. Rest in peace Syd. –Hannah Porter '22
I met Sydney freshman year at SLU. We were both in Whitman, part of “Whit Crew”. I just remember every time we hung out or talked, I felt safe and comfortable around her. She was so honest (sometimes too honest) and warm. Halloween was a great night, and her outfit as a PlayBoy Bunny was amazing, but then she later switched to Hugh Hefner and her partner Ben switched to the Bunny. She never missed a chance to be funny and goofy. Sometimes she would put on this accent with her best friend Helena and they would go around our floor just playing roles. She was a light in this world and I’m so grateful I got to experience parts of college with her.–Taylor Scheening '23
Sydney and I met the very first night of freshman year when she came and sat in my room with a few other people from our floor and all got to know each other. We soon after found our own friend groups but would have the occasional overlap due to floor mingling. It wasn’t until this past spring semester that her and I truly reconnected due to our study abroad experience in Australia. I was the only SLU student at the Cairns campus and as spring break approached I reached out to Sydney to see if her and the other SLU kids in Townsville had any plans. From there we ended up having such an amazing week in Bali and I visited Townsville two weeks later to see the group. I am so happy I got the chance to be with her for those moments. She was a wild ball of sunshine always creating fun memories for us. Love you Syd. –Katrina Randall '24
Always welcomed people with open arms and a positive attitude.–Sam Fosberg '25
Sydney lived on my floor freshman year and was one of the only other girls in our FYP. Restricted by Covid rules that year, she was one of the only people I was lucky enough to spend time in class with. Our conversations about readings and assignments turned into ones about our lives and aspirations—quickly igniting a friendship. When I took a semester off and returned the following Fall, nervous to make friends meet new people, Sydney opened her arms and made me feel comfortable and welcomed back. I will always cherish the nights we spent talking, laughing, and having fun. Despite our various obligations and involvement on campus which kept us from seeing each other as often our junior year, Sydney and I would run into each other on campus, stop on the pathway and converse in conversation and laughter. For what felt like only a few minutes catching up, ended up being a half-hour of standing, chatting away. Eventually, both of us would realize the time and reluctantly head our separate ways. I will always remember her warm personality and beautiful smile. She was an amazing human—as good as they come. I am so thankful to have known her. She is already missed so much. –Elena L. '24
Sydney is one of the kindest people that i know. It was an honor to be in Chi Omega with her at SLU, and get to create some amazing memories during our time together. Syd, you will be missed.–Kaleigh McKillip '22
I had the absolute privilege of working with Sydney while she was here in Townsville at James Cook University. Sydney was a model student, she was always there both physically and mentally, she was bright-eyed, attentive, and damn good at contributing to discussions and bringing perspectives from her own home and country. She was quite but super, super sharp. As a person and as a parent, I am absolutely devastated to hear that the world has lost Sydney. To her family and to her friends, I send you as much love and support that one can do from so far away. While she may be lost to our world, I have absolutely no doubt she will be in God's hands and care. And to everybody that knew Sydney, treasure her, her memory and her legacy.– Professor Ryan Daniel, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
She made you feel like you were best friends even if you just met or didn't really know each other. Her presence was always exciting and comforting.
Sydney was my first friend at St. Lawrence and the reason I joined Chi Omega. She was an amazing friend who always made the funniest memories with. I remember our first day on campus we sat outside on the Kirk Quad for hours just taking it all in that we were on such a beautiful campus and had the next 4 years to go together. I will miss her an extreme amount and she will never be forgotten in my heart and mind.–Nadiana Acevedo '24
