2023-2024 Senior Profiles
For a glimpse into our seniors’ reflections on Geneva and their education, visit our “Senior Profiles” page!
Alumni Spotlight: Ethan Ryden
Please give a current update on yourself (college/ graduation year, major, grad school, work/ career, family, other interests, services, or hobbies). I graduated Geneva in 2015, and attended the UT School of Architecture, graduating in 2020. I’ve hopped around a bit for work, spending time in Montana and Portland during my undergrad and in Colorado…
Geneva Students Earn Winter Sports Awards
SWIM Honorable Mention All-State: Abigail Bussey, Raquel Moerdyk, Haylee Parnell and Malyn Arnold Academic All-State: William Crews, Jack Taylor, Alexandria Bussey, Francesca Dacy and Raquel Moerdyk GIRLS BASKETBALL First Team All-State: Kyra Petty and Maegan Riebel State All Tournament Team: Maegan Riebel and Kyra Petty Honorable Mention All-State: Madeline Egbert Academic All-State: Maegan Riebel,…
KATE TRAVIS
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is a tie between The Odyssey and Once and The Future King. The Odyssey prompted me to think about how different the Greek gods are from our God. The Greek gods are not in control…
JACK TAYLOR
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have is The Importance of Being Earnest because it gives very good life lessons and shows the importance of being your true self. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite Geneva moments would…
STEPHEN SYAMKEN
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read is Into the Wild by John Eldredge because it teaches you how to be a good man. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment at Geneva would have to be when…
LAUREN SWIENTEK
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Mere Christianity is the most influential book I have read. We discussed Christian morality around the Harkness table and grasped a deeper understanding of faith. This book is enlightening, encouraging, and inspiring! What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My…
MALACHI STRIZU
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man because after reading at home and then analyzing the text during class, I was able to see things from a new perspective. Now I will…
ELLA SORRELLS
What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? One of the most influential books I have read is Silence. Reading how people willingly endured such horrific persecution made me realize how powerful the love of Christ is. It also inspired me to be as strong in my faith as the…
KEATON SHINDLER
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…