Spoken word
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"The Last Thing I Said"
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"A Penny for Your Thoughts"
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Written in honor of my late principal, Dr. Mindorff, I presented my poem, "The Last Thing I Said" at his Celebration of Life as a high school senior in October, 2023. It details his beautiful life and the profound impact he had on friends, family, colleagues and myself.
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Honoring the life of my grandmother, this was one of the first poems I ever wrote. At age fourteen, I performed it at my grandma's funeral to commemorate the loss we were all feeling, and note all the amazing ways she touched our hearts. I miss you everyday, Gigi.
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News articles
Lillian currently works on the Marketing and Communications Team within the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University, College Station. She is a student writer, producing not only written works but also dabbling in photography, content creation and editing.
Leading With Purpose: Texas A&M Senior Shines at Commencement
- From first-generation student to animal advocate, Megan Dabney ’24 overcame challenges to graduate summa cum laude and pursue a mission of change.
- Ophelia Bennett brings passion, vision and a wealth of experience to the Texas A&M Foundation and the College of Arts and Sciences as chief development officer.
Poetry
Beyond her personal works, Lillian is also a member of the Eckleburg Project: a literary review journal at Texas A&M, devoted to inspiring creative writers and amplify their voices. A sample of both personal poetry and works published through the journal are provided below.
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Project dear kiara
After one of Lillian's dear friends, Kiara, took her life at age 15, Lillian worked alongside Kiara's parents to detail her life in a biographical poetry collection titled, "dear Kiara". It not only aims to raise awareness about suicide and mental health support, but also preserve Kiara's memory. A blurb describing the book, "dear Kiara" can be found below, alongside a link to purchase it. Click here to learn more about Project dear Kiara.
"dear Kiara" - A Biographical Poetry Collection
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dear Kiara is a biographical poetry collection detailing the life of Kiara Echaniz, who at age 15 died by suicide after a long battle with anxiety and depression.
Anne and Paul, Kiara's parents, tell their daughter's story through a touching biography, supplemented by Kiara's drawings and photographs throughout her life. The book also includes a poetry collection authored by Kiara's friend, Lillian Haynes, alongside touching testimonials from Kiara's friends and family. The final section of the book details the perspectives of multiple doctors, guidance counselors, and trained professionals on the importance of suicide prevention and mental health support. All proceeds from you purchasing the book go towards The Jed Foundation and Alliance for Hope. More details on how these non profits support those struggling with suicide can be found here. |
Picture of Kiara Elise Echaniz
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