Editorial: The Passing of Mariah Phillips and Sebastian Luevanos-Ocampo

For those who wish to support the families of Mariah and Sebastian, GoFundMe pages have been created to help cover funeral costs and other needs during this difficult time. Links are available below:

Last Friday, August 22nd, our Grandview community was shaken by a heartbreaking loss. Mariah Phillips, a senior at Grandview, and Sebastian Luevanos-Ocampo, a 2025 graduate, passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident. As a public voice of the Grandview community, we extend our deepest support and condolences to the families of Sebastian and Mariah and all those affected.

It is impossible to make sense of something so sudden and so shattering. In moments like these, words are never enough. However, we feel it is important to recognize that their legacy is one to respect and celebrate. Silence alone cannot carry the weight of what has happened…

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