What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why?
The most influential book I have read beside Gods Word was Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. This book gave me a clear understanding of how different our work would be today without literature in our lives, and how literature is a key tool to unlocking knowledge, self-worth, and motivation in one’s life and it shows the gravity behind that ability.
What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva?
The funniest moment at Geneva was when Mr. Vis referred to a newborn child as a “fresh baby.”
What will you miss most when you leave Geneva?
When I leave Geneva, I will miss most the teachers and how well they stimulate our learning and how meaningful the bonds they create with their students are.
Who influenced you most while at Geneva? How?
The most influential teacher in my life at Geneva has been Ben Vis. He has developed me in my relationship with Christ, he has shown me things about myself and how to handle or use them, and he has given me some of the best musical education and experience any teacher can provide on any level of learning.
What does being a Geneva student mean to you?
Being a Geneva student means understanding what we’re taught and what we live for, and it means knowing why we learn and how we live for it.
How would you encourage a Geneva kindergartner to persevere in school?
I would encourage a Geneva kindergartner to focus on the goal ahead and to have a goal in life.
What about Geneva do you hope never changes?
I think change is necessary in a school’s lifetime and without change, Geneva would cease to be.