What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why?
For me it is a book called The Millionaire Mind. The book is a study done about 10,000 millionaires and their different life choices. The one vivid trait of all of them I remember is the generosity aspect of the millionaires. It shows that success comes with giving and using assets and blessings in a way that glorifies God.
What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva?
My favorite moment at Geneva was from our Europe trip. During our trip to Rome, waking up in a nice hotel and seeing beautiful nature was amazing. It was also so cool to be walking distance from so many sites I’ve read about.
What will you miss most when you leave Geneva?
I will miss the tight-knit community of Geneva. I will miss having the friends I have now and the family-like aspect of the entire community throughout school. I will also miss the teachers because they have poured so much into me.
Who influenced you most while at Geneva? How?
My friends have influenced me the most throughout my Geneva experience. Just being in a tight community with them for these 12 years, I’ve learned a lot from all of my friends. The things I’ve learned most from my friends are how to build one another up during tough times, how to listen and be there for them and how to serve others by the way I interact with people. I’ve also learned that having friends with similar interests and character traits makes for lifelong relationships.
What does being a Geneva student mean to you?
Being a Geneva student means knowing who I am in a world where not everyone can even figure out their own gender. Knowing whose I am and how to use my gifts in a way that serves others and pleases God are key takeaways. It also means being able to withstand hard questions about faith and what I believe and being able to reason and communicate that to others in a way like Jesus would.
How would you encourage a Geneva kindergartner to persevere in school?
You may not think some things you’re learning matter, but they do. The things you are learning now and will learn in the future will set you up for great success spiritually and mentally. Develop a love for learning now so that you can surpass all your classmates in knowledge and experience through the years. This also makes school more fun.
What about Geneva do you hope never changes?
How from teachers all the way down to kinder prep, there is a sense of connection that very few schools have. Also the mission of connecting learning to Christ and our purpose as Christians in the world must remain a key element. I also hope that the tight friendships that are made now will never be forgotten, and that the community of every grade and age group will continue to grow tighter each year.