I was fortunate to bond with Yash starting at the beginning of grade 10, when he convinced me to come to a photography club meeting. I had no desire to be there in the first place, but his joy for the art got me hooked. We began spending lots of time together whether it be taking pictures, attending Youth in Philanthropy meetings, or working in the newsroom.
This past summer, we really bonded a lot, especially after starting our photography business. I am so proud to have been able to run it alongside one of my best friends, as he showed not only his skills in photography, but also how he liked to run things in an orderly fashion. He also taught me that I should never be afraid to try new things, such as this past summer when he convinced me to see a horror movie “Nope”, which is now one of my favourites. I am very thankful he convinced me to try something new, and I will remember the film even more since I got to see it with him.
Also, for the first time, this year I got to have classes with Yash. To be completely honest, I think I would have failed physics without the hours Yash put in making sure I understood every concept and equation. And more recently, I got to experience what it was like to have Yash in my English class. To call him a great speaker would be an understatement— whether he was volunteering to speak a part in Shakespearian performances and skits, trying to answer a difficult question or debate a topic, he was always able to captivate the audience.
There is not enough time in the day to go through all my memories of Yash, or to list everything he was great at, so I’ll try my best to summarize. He was the best speaker, the best leader, the best photographer, and most importantly the best friend to everyone. Yash, you were the light in every room you entered. All that I know, is that wherever you are just got a whole lot brighter with your presence. Rest easy, Yash.
The Crusader News 