Name: Lexy Guazzone ’26
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Pau, France; Haddonfield, New Jersey
Objects: Teacup from Taiwan
Meaning Behind the Object:
Lexy Guazzone ’26 cherishes peaceful moments sipping tea from a ceramic teacup she bought while visiting Taiwan during a semester studying abroad in Singapore. The cup not only reflects Guazzone’s love of tea, but also her determination and the personal growth she experienced during her time in Singapore. This summer, Guazzone will join Boeing as an engineer while also pursuing her master’s in aerospace and space systems engineering from Lehigh.
“[The teacup is] a memory of perseverance during my study abroad,” Guazzone said. “It was eye-opening in the sense that I was now independent and on the other side of the world. I was very proud of being there. If there's any object that I don't want to lose, it is this. It's a sign that I kept going despite the difficulties, the barriers and the constant challenge of adapting to a new environment, especially as one of the only women in my engineering courses.”
Lexy Guazzone ’26, who earned her bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, cherishes peaceful moments sipping tea from a ceramic teacup she bought while visiting Taiwan during a semester studying abroad in Singapore. The cup not only reflects Guazzone’s love of tea, but also her determination and the personal growth she experienced during her time in Singapore.
“It’s a memory of perseverance during my study abroad,” Guazzone said. “It was eye-opening in the sense that I was now independent and on the other side of the world. I was very proud of being there. If there's any object that I don't want to lose, it is this. It's a sign that I kept going despite the difficulties, the barriers and the constant challenge of adapting to a new environment, especially as one of the only women in my engineering courses.”
Guazzone, who moved from France to the U.S. when she was 14, said the transformative study abroad experience also inspired her to pursue new interests, such as learning Mandarin. This summer, she will join Boeing as an engineer while also pursuing her master’s in aerospace and space systems engineering from Lehigh.
Guazzone said she looks forward to gaining hands-on experience in the aerospace industry, continuing her academic studies and taking time to reminisce and appreciate her Lehigh journey over a comforting cup of tea.
“This cup has been through all my exams, mornings spent studying and my projects,” Guazzone said. “It’s just the teacup alongside my life over the last few years at Lehigh.”
“Be curious, but also pair curiosity with failure, because failure is ultimately the first starting point to growth.”–Lexy Guazzone ’26
“Continuing to follow your heart might open other doors that you didn't even know will bring you success.”–Lexy Guazzone ’26
The Class of 2026 reflects on the keepsakes, memories and milestones that shaped their Lehigh experience. Through personal stories and meaningful objects, these Future Makers share moments of growth, discovery and connection. Read the stories behind the keepsakes, or view the expanded photo essay.
