What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Last spring in Mr. Shelton’s worldview class we read Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, and I often found myself reflecting on the dystopian society. This book not only inspired me to question absolutely everything in the world around me, but it…
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read at Geneva has probably been Brave New World. Its purpose was to warn society from the danger of humanity being lulled and into false sense of security and passive obedience. It’s made me aware of how…
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? I do not know if there is a correct answer for this question, but one book that had a strangely lasting impact on me is Red Storm Rising by Tom Clancy. It is not a deep or philosophic book at all as…
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? “Censorship in Schools” by Victoria Sherrow surprised me at how much the freedom we think we have in America is threatened by un-assuming institutions. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment at Geneva is the time I’ve…
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? I would say the most influential book I have read is Silence. The expectation versus the reality of preaching the Gospel around the world portrayed in the book changed my perspective on ministry, and how we should go about it. What is…
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? I really enjoyed the book “Silence”. It taught me to have a burning fire for Christ! Seeing all the tragic martyrdoms of people who had such a strong faith, really encouraged me not to take my freedom to worship Christ for granted.…
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Probably Boethius’ Consolation of Philosophy because of the way it showed different outlooks on life. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? One of the funniest was when I was helping Nicolas with the Mr. Christmas pageant and he snapped one of…
What will you miss most when you leave Geneva? I will miss the soccer team and playing games with them the most. Who has influenced you most while at Geneva, How? Coach Wright influenced me the most while at Geneva because of her positive attitude and her ability to help us set and achieve goals. What does…
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Mere Christianity is the most influential book I have read at Geneva. It addressed many of my misconceptions about Christianity and strengthened my overall faith. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Mr. Johnson is one of my favorite teachers,…
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read at Geneva has to be The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius. Reading and discussing this book resulted in a deep dive into different sins and how severely Boethius believed each sin to be measured. We…