Senior Ava Ryckebusch’s stuffed animal, Giraffey, has been with her since the day she was born. Ryckebusch recalls taking her stuffed animal with her everywhere: on vacation, to the park, and to bed at night. Because Ryckebusch spent so much time with her stuffed animal growing up, she feels that it impacted the person she is now. “I think that [Giraffey] influenced giraffes to become my favorite animal,” Ryckebusch said.
Stuffed Memories
May 20, 2026
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