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Meet Julia '24
Julie Felsenstein
College of William & Mary
Major/Area of Interest: Economics & Pre-Law
Years at Shipley: 2
Activities and Positions Held:
Varsity Girls Tennis (Captain), Yearbook (Editor), Jewish Cultural Club, Track and Field
Who was your most influential teacher and why?
Mr. Farr, because he connects with the students. Mr. Farr teaches at a manageable pace and is incredibly understanding.
What was your favorite class and why?
African American Literature with Mr. Hornung, because he made the course material interesting and the class was able to bring in our personal experiences.
What was your most memorable experience at Shipley?
Trying track for the first time during senior year and winning the FSL championship for pole vault; also being the first outdoor pole vaulter.
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you?
It means reflecting the kind nature of the Shipley community. It takes courage to do a good deed and it is important to be graceful.
Complete this sentence: Shipley prepared me to…
Go to college.
How did Shipley prepare you to be your best self and do your best work?
I learned time management and work management skills.
How did Shipley encourage you to take risks?
Shipley encouraged me to try new activities even if I didn't want to.
Please write a short reflection on your time at Shipley and what it has meant to you.
To me, Shipley is all about community and "building the house." My time here has been meaningful and allowed me to develop lifelong friendships, while stepping out of my comfort zone to try new things.
The Shipley School is a private, coeducational day school for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students, located in Bryn Mawr, PA. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we develop within each student a love of learning and a desire for compassionate participation in the world.
