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Meet Jaden '24
Jaden Skop
University of Virginia
Major/Area of Interest: Biology and Chemistry
Years at Shipley: 10
Activities and Positions Held:
Varsity Baseball (Captain), Varsity Basketball (Captain), Flag Football Club (Founder and President), Varsity Debate (Captain), Service Committee, Athletics Committee, Sports Probability and Underlying Risk Club
Who was your most influential teacher and why?
My most influential teacher was Ms. Willing. She pushed me to find a better balance in my life that has helped me achieve further academic success.
What was your favorite class and why?
My favorite class was Biology Honors due to its challenging curriculum and interesting material.
What was your most memorable experience at Shipley?
My most memorable experience at Shipley was the baseball spring break trip to Florida in my Sophomore year.
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you?
Expect nothing and accept everything.
Complete this sentence: Shipley prepared me to…
Form relationships with a variety of different people and personalities.
How did Shipley prepare you to be your best self and do your best work?
Shipley taught me perseverance and determination and allowed me to find a balance in my school and outside life which will be very useful in my future.
How did Shipley encourage you to take risks?
By offering challenging classes with very supportive teachers, Shipley encouraged me to challenge myself and my capabilities.
Please write a short reflection on your time at Shipley and what it has meant to you.
The one-on-one education that Shipley provides truly transformed me into a better version of myself. I can look back and say that I improved in every aspect of my life. I feel more confident in my abilities as a student and as a learner and Shipley made me excited to pursue larger goals outside of campus.
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.
