 Stephanie Harris (1993-2008)
Stephanie DeAndrea Harris, a sophomore at Gulf, died on Oct. 5, 2008.
She was born on
February 24, 1993.
She is survived by parents David and Peggy and brothers
and sisters Scott, Jon, Jen, Bryan and David.
Visitation will be at Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home 6616 Congress Street at 2 p.m on
Thursday, Oct. 9. The funeral service will be at 4 p.m. the same day. The family hopes
that as many students and faculty who knew Stephanie can attend and Mrs. Harris asks
students to bring any pictures or letters they have written to the celebration of her
life. She also said that it would be OK if students dresseed in Halloween costumes
because, she said, Stephanie would have liked that.
When I talked to her it only took her 3 seconds or less and she could make me smile. She was one of the most caring people I ever knew and I'll never forget her or her smile. Greg Schiedenhelm
I wanted to say; Stephanie Harris wasn't the kind of girl that wandered around school looking for trouble or waiting for drama to start, actually she was pretty quiet. I can remember in fourth grade, we were in the same class. Someone always walked with her to the clinic before lunch so she could do her thing. She was never embarrassed, annoyed, or fustrated at the fact that she had to return every day for the same routine, or atleast she didn't act like it. In fact, I think she was proud to be as strong as she was. We weren't really good friends, but I knew her well, believe it or not. She was a normal teenager with her own style and always seemed happy. When I found out that she had passed away, I was extremely sad. And it was because; although we weren't best friends and hadn't talked since the sixth grade, it hurts to know that she not here. She was a good person and I'll never forget her shy smile and healthy atttude towards life. Rest In Peace Stephanie. We all miss you. Donna Carreiro
Wherever Stephanie is right now, she's looking down at what everyone is doing for her, and all the support her family is getting from pretty much everyone in school, and she's smiling. Katelyn Hardy
I don't go to Gulf, but Stephanie was my best friend. I met her in sixth grade when i got trasferred into her class. We started talking because of Green Day. After that, we were inseperable. We went to movies together, football games, we danced in the rain, and screamed out from first to last. In eighth grade, when th high schools started coming to our school we found out we were going to get split up. we spent a lot of tome together but we both knew that our friendship would still be there, it didnt matter what school we went to we'd always be each others world. When high school started I didnt see much. We talked every day and called each other and were still inseprable, even if we didnt see each other. The last time i saw her was last September, so its been a year. In April i moved to California. We didnt talk much, we were both very busy. But, when we did have time to talk our friendship was the strongest in the world. As some of you know, Stephanie loved the Jonas Brothers, so do I. When I found out that Nick Jonas had diabetes too I realized that i should be supporting them. I found a website called Waiting On A Cure. www.waitingonacure.com or www.myspace.com/waitingonacure and saw that they had something called "picks for a cure" its a guitar pick (for nick jonas, he plays the guitar) and they were 4 dollars for a wax chain and dollars for a metal dogtag chain. I bought one and have worn it ever since. I think we all can support diabetes research, we all have a good reason to now. It's sad and horrible that my best friend is gone, but theres a reason behind it. If we could all work together, something bound to happen. Stephanie was a great girl, and the greatest best friend I could've asked for. She had an amazing smile, unbeleivable personality, and she loved everone she met. She was there for me and I was there for her and she will be my best friend no matter what. A girl like her is irreplacable. Our friendship proved that distance doesnt matter. Behind all the sadness is happiness to, find the happiness <3 I want to thank everyone at Gulf who helped her out, was her friend, and could wrap their arms around her when I couldnt. Thank you with all i my heart. Parris
Stephanie and I got close around our 7th grade year. We had the same lunch and geography class. I would walk with her to the clinic during lunch so that she could do her thing. We always talked about meeting the Jonas Brothers and singing Green Day at the top of our lungs. Then 8th grade year came along. She told me she was going to Gulf and that we would hang out over the weekends. Me, her and Parris. We never did...but we still talked. Her, Parris and I made up a silly plan to sneak into a Miley Cyrus concert, just because we were bored and needed to hang out. Once again, we didn't do that either. It came around to the 8th grade dance, and I didn't have a date. So, jokingly, Stephanie asked me to go with her, as friends of course. This girl always had the ability to make you smile, even when you had the worst day in the world. Noelle
stephanie was never ever the type of girl you'd expect this to happen to . she was such a sweet & caring girl <3 we werent exactly best best friends , but i remember her ; i dont think anybody could forget her . in elementary school i remember walking with her to the clinic a couple times so she could take care of her blood sugar stuff . she was loved by everybody not one person didnt fall in love with her personality and smile . im sorry this happened to you stephanie . we all miss you & know your up there watching over everybody . you've got to be god's favorite angel :) , rest in peace * everybodys missing you , but you will never be forgotten. Ashley Fiscus
I am not a student, but rather one of Stephanie's former teachers. I had the privilege of teaching Stephanie for three years at Chasco Middle School. She was a bright student with a deep insight to many of the lessons in our classes. In a time and place where acceptance and conformity are tantamount, Stephanie marched to the beat of her own drummer (and I'm pretty sure he was from a punk band!). She had a unique style that she was proud to display, and I had the honor of teaching her how to use Kool-Aid for hair dye! She had a close-knit group of friends, bound by music, style and a desire to be counted as individuals. However, she was kind to everyone she met, and had the spirit of an angel right here on earth. Quiet and reserved on the outside, Stephanie had a remarkable sense of humor once she opened up. She was intelligent, never nerdy, playful, never malicious, innocent, never naive, and now gone, but always remembered. With heavy heart,
Stephanie and I weren't excatly what you would call best friends, but we were friends. We never seemed to hang out a lot outside of school, but all throughout middle school, we were there to cheer each other up when we need each other. We were there to just talk to each other about absoultely nothing. She was such a sweet kid, and I hate the fact that she had to die soo young. Personally I find the world cheats and finds a way to takes a human's life for no reason. I wish I was able to see her one last time and hug her and tell her that she was the best person I ever met in my life. Me and Parris need a rewind button. Stephanie made a differance in everyone's life.Whether people realize it or not, she did. She made everyone see the positive side of everything. She was the person to go to if you were crying your eyes out. She could make anyone feel better. She always had a smile on her face, she always kept to herself and out of trouble as much as possible. Sure in highschool we got serperated but we were still able to talk and such. But I must say, She will be missed dearly. I love you Stephanie. Danielle Cummings
Firstly I'd like to say that this is a great loss, and I know we're all feeling it. Anyone who ever met Stephanie knew that she was something special, her ability to make anyone laugh, on a sheer whim, was among her many great qualities. Personally, we bonded in the 7th grade over advanced math, shared musical tastes, and the fact that we're both a bit off-beat. As High School rolled around things got a bit hectic and as much as I may have wanted to, we didn't talk as much and I regret that now more than ever. But rather than dwelling on the 'what if?'s that would just eat away at me, I'd rather look back and think about what a great person she was and how she affected everyone that she met. Everyone that got to know her received such a wonderful gift, whether it be her quirky sense of humor, extreme compassion, and ability to brighten up a room, they will all be missed, and most certainly never forgotten. Love,
I am not a student at Gulf, but I could never forget Stephanie when I was at Chasco. I will always remember Stephanie as the happy girl who would be singing anything and everything at anytime, no matter where she was. I know she loved giving hugs to everyone. There wasn't a day where I didn't receive a hug from her. Stephanie was with out a doubt one of the kindest people I have ever met. I don't think there was a day where she didn't have a permanent smile on her face. As high school quickly came up upon us all I gradually lost touch with her. Even though I do wish I would have kept in touch I am also glad that I got the time to get to know this beautiful person. We all miss her and love her. Love, Katie Crawford.
Stephanie was one of my best friends.Even no i only knew here for about two years we got very close. We did all the "normal" best friend things, sang and dance in public, stayed up all night talking online , obsessed over hot dudes at the mall , yeah were where pretty close . We even dragged her mom threw warped tour and she kept up pretty well for a lady with a cane, and when Stephanie looked like she was having even a little trouble with her blood sugar her mom told us to sit down. Stephanie might of called her a "fun sucker" when she walked away to get us drinks but we knew she loved her. It was a great day and we all went to bed happy. Then there was the Jonas Brother concert , YES we were very obsessed . We all screamed when they first came out and we were sad that we only had lawn tickets and we all made it are life goal to get fount row next time and we would all pee are selfs being so close ... being in the lawn we made the best of it screaming when Joe did a solo. when Nick riped off his shirt, or Kevin did a flip x] .....then we all cried when Nick did his song about diabetes ......and its true we don't no what we got tell its gone ! and until you go threw something like Stephanie did you don't no what its like to feel so low and how we all wish a little bit longer and she'd be fine .....i wish i would of told her ever time she smiled she glowed cause she did she was amazing and will never EVER be forgotten by those who knew her. I love you Stephanie.....
Students: if you would like to add a thought or something you remember about Stephanie, email Mr. Miller.
Our hearts are heavy and light. We laugh and scream and sing. Our hearts are heavy and light.
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