Natalie Perez, Geneva Class of 2013, is the highlighted alumna for this quarter. Here are her responses to a standard set of questions which are given each quarter to an alumnus or alumna to answer. Please give a current update on yourself (college/graduation year, major, grad school, work/career, family, other interests, service or hobbies). I…
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What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Ishmael is the most influential book I’ve read because it teaches about the difference of mankind and nature and how we treat our surroundings. It made me realize how a different perspective can change the way you respect and treat your environment.…
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What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I read was Silence. We read this book in our Junior Worldview class, and it was so different from all the other books we read. After reading books such as Mere Christianity and the Universe Next Door, I…
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What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? A Brave New World is the most influential book I have read besides the Bible because it made me think. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Winning the Cheer State Competition is my favorite moment at Geneva. What will…
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What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? George Orwell’s 1984, it’s an insightful dystopian novel on the dangers of losing your individuality. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Mr. Tye’s class was always fun. What will you miss most when you leave Geneva? I will miss…
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What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is Brave New World. It shocked me at first, but through further reading and in-class discussions, I was able to gain value from it and it led me to think a lot about our world…
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What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read besides the Bible is Silence. This book truly asks the question of what it means to be a Christian. It has opened my eyes to how strong one’s faith can be. What is your favorite or…
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What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Dante’s Inferno because it shows how dark he’ll actually is and how we should live a life in the image of Christ unlike being a dark person like that. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Playing basketball with Hayes…
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What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Animal Farm and Lord of the Flies were the most influential books because I remember ACTUALLY reading them, taking notes, and generally enjoying the book (unlike Lord of the Rings) What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? The Funniest moment…
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What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influencing book I have read besides the Bible is I am Malala because she inspired me in a way I never had been inspired before. Malala’s courage to keep going after being shot in the head combined with her dedication…
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