The Geneva speech and debate teams were in action again over the weekend in the Speech and Debate Swing Tournament hosted by Bowie High School and St. Michael’s Academy in Austin. It was a Texas Forensics Association state-qualifying tournament. Junior Alex Iyer (at left) placed first in the Program of Oral Interpretation category (POI) at…
All Geneva juniors and seniors have the opportunity to participate in the AIM Program – Adopt, Integrate and Mentor. Grammar School classes in grades K -5 adopt Rhetoric students (or perhaps it’s the other way around) each Wednesday morning before class instruction begins. This weekly time allows for integration of age levels on the campus…
The Geneva Eagles football team claimed the TAPPS District Championship on Friday night with a decisive 68-14 victory over Waco Reicher. With the win, the Eagles went undefeated in district play and will host the first round of the TAPPS Division III playoffs against Houston Northland Christian at 7pm on Friday, November 15. Tickets are…
The Geneva varsity volleyball team finished its season as TAPPS 4A Volleyball State Runner-up with a loss to Lubbock Trinity Christian in four sets (22-25, 25-17, 23-25, 21-25) in the State Championship Game on Friday in Waco. Eagles players Karynn Garrow, Katherine Lacy, Lily Radigan and Chloe Higgs earned All-Tournament Team honors. The Eagles were…
The Eagles varsity volleyball team bested district rival Schertz John Paul II in the TAPPS 4A State Semifinal Game in Waco on Thursday, November 7. It was a well-fought match and the Eagles came from behind after losing the first set (19-25) to win the next three sets (26-24, 25-23, 25-21) and advance to the…
Alex Ryden, Geneva Class of 2011, is the highlighted alumnus for this quarter. Here are his responses to a standard set of questions which will be given to an alumnus to answer each quarter. Please give a current update on yourself (college/graduation year, major, work/career, family, other interests, service or hobbies). I graduated from UT…
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is Do Hard Things. This book taught me to realize that my life is my own and not controlled by anyone but me. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My funniest moment…
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Reading The Screwtape Letters was huge because it offered a different point of view. It was extremely convicting and showed me aspects of my faith that I never would have thought about otherwise. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva?…
What is the most influential book you have read beside the Bible? Why? I would have to say that the most influential book I have read would be The Euro by Joseph E. Stiglitz. Ironically, I bought this book before a long flight because my father told me to find something to read because it…
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is The Consolation of Philosophy. We read this book for Mr. Southwick’s class. The discussions we had opened my eyes to what true happiness is and how we find it in God. What is your…