Name: Maritza Mones-Poblano ’26
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Object: Notecard with mantra
Meaning Behind the Object:
One night, while Mones-Poblano was doom scrolling on her phone, she came across a mantra that “has been the foundation of what kept me going,” she said. Her notecard reads, “Everything will be so good so soon. Just hang in there and don’t worry about it too much.” Mones-Poblano said that this mantra means so much to her because it reminds her to be hopeful of the future.
As she pursues a passion in social service, the notecard will continue to serve as a positive nudge that “things will continue to change. My circumstances are not permanent, and I will keep pushing through.”
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
