What is the most influential book you have read besides the bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is definitely Unbroken. Laura Hillenbrand does an excellent job of showing the trials Louis Zamperini went through in order to survive some of the worst conditions as a POW. It meant a lot to me…
DetailsWhat is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book that I have read besides the Bible is Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman. It took me by surprise. I wouldn’t call it a page-turner but it changed my whole perspective on the way our society receives…
DetailsWhat is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read has been Boethius’ The Consolation of Philosophy. The reason I choose this book is because it was one of the first books we read that dealt with one person’s inner struggle about life. The discussions…
DetailsWhat is the most influential book you have read besides the bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read besides the Bible is Mere Christianity. It was very interesting to read something by C.S. Lewis other than Narnia. It even changed my perspective on a few things. What is your favorite or funniest moment at…
DetailsWhat is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read other than the Bible is Silence. This book demonstrates how Christians should act, even in the cruelest of situations. Silence was so powerful to me because it made me so grateful that I can have faith…
DetailsWhat is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The book that has influenced me the most is Relentless by Tim Grover. It taught me how to strengthen my mindset in sports and how not to fall apart under pressure. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? One of…
DetailsGeneva has named its 2020 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. These graduating seniors will deliver addresses at the Geneva Commencement in May. Catarina Flores, daughter of Patricia Davilla and Gregorio Flores of Boerne, earned the distinction as Geneva’s 2020 Valedictorian. Flores was awarded as a National Hispanic Scholar and AP Scholar with Honors from the College Board.…
DetailsGeneva third grade students participated in the annual Greek Week as they brought history to life from their studies of Ancient Greece and mythology. The celebration included Olympic Games which featured contests like the shot put and javelin throw. The winners were awarded olive wreaths. “Students have the opportunity to read amazing books and dive…
DetailsGeneva journalism students competed in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial School’s Fall Photo State Contest. The contest offered six different photo categories: Animals, Cityscape/Urban Architecture, Experimental/Enhanced, Scenic/Landscape, Still Life and Waterscapes/Seascapes. Overall, 65 schools were represented with a total of 1,738 different entries in this state contest. Senior Gracyn Freiling earned third place…
DetailsGeneva hosts a Mars Hill Lecture event each January with an invited speaker. This year, the lecture is actually a performance entitled “A View from the Underside: The Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.” The performance will be held in Geneva’s MPB from 7:00-8:30pm on Thursday, January 16, and will feature the one-hour performance followed by a…
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