Bassist in the Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Honors Combo. DECA (Secretary), Varsity Squash (Captain). JV/Varsity Tennis, Flag Football Club, Math Team

 

Doc Rebholz. He really made me even more interested in math and its applications than I already was. He also convinced me to join the math team, something I thought I'd never do.

 

US History or my English Senior Seminar. They both had great teachers (Richard and Kline, respectively), which is 75% of why a class is good or bad, and the material was also just super interesting to me.

 

There are a lot, but one that has stood out recently is my final piece in the jazz concert. We played a song that wasn't on the program, but we all knew well, and it ended up being the best and most fun song of the whole night in our very last concert.

 

It means balancing the passion that drives you to begin an endeavor with the control required to complete it.

 

Write well and recognize the unique talent and wonder every individual possesses.

 

Shipley taught me how to manage myself well while giving me high-quality instruction and support along the way.

 

By being a relatively open and judgment-free place, Shipley encouraged me to take risks by creating an environment where risks weren't seen as stepping out of line, but more so drawing new ones.

 

When I think back on this time in my life, I will mostly remember the people and how they impacted me. I'll remember the passionate teachers and staff here that I am so lucky to experience daily. While I am excited for the future, I will always be grateful for everyone who was a part in shaping who I am today.