Senior Profiles

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Art of War was the most influential book I have read besides the Bible as it teaches you to think out side of the normal spectrum you would think in as well as gives you good long lasting life advice. What…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read has been Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis, because of how he presents Christianity in such a simple yet profound way. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite memory at Geneva…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper is such a great resource! It’s so convicting but inspiring. It’s a great reminder we have a a great purpose on earth as believers to shine for our Savior and to use our life to…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Probably Pride and Prejudice because it inspired my love of literature, history, and language which are several of my passions. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? I walked into to Mr. Arizpe’s class on the first day of guitar…

What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment at Geneva was running with our AIM buddies and Walker Diemund at Jogathon. What will you miss most when you leave Geneva? I will miss the friends that I have made during this last year. Since I am considering the military after high…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? My favorite book is Unbroken. I really don’t like to read, but I enjoyed the determination of Louis Zamperini. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment at Geneva was winning our baseball playoff game my junior year.…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is the Principle of the Path by Andy Stanley. I have been able to use the knowledge I learned from that book by applying it to real life situations. Everyone has desires and goals, and…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Silence because it raised some very important questions and the core message of perseverance really spoke to me. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite day at Geneva is Induction day. What will you miss most when you…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The book that I have enjoyed the most at Geneva is Silence. I liked it because it showed how tough it was to be a Christian in Japan during those times. It was really interesting to read and just to see how…

What is the most influential part of the Bible? Why? The most influential book of the Bible would have to be John. I have always loved how the gospels dive deep into the life that Jesus lived and the peace He brought to all. John is a book that shows how amazing Jesus was and…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Consolation of Philosophy, it explained philosophy in a way that just made sense but then everything else made sense as well. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Finding out what Mr Johnson’s band was and then being able to…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom was my favorite book I’ve read during my time at Geneva because she showed how a great Christian acts in times of hardship. She was a great role models to others around her. What is…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Silence is the most influential book I read  because it gave me perspective on how seriously some people are persecuted. It gave me a new perspective of how blessed I am to live in a country where I’m free to be a…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? It would the Iliad because of the many life lessons taught by the characters as well as its cool battles and stories of conflict it is an amazing book by Homer. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Reading The Love of Wisdom by Cowan and Spiegel helped me articulate many of the questions I had. It also answered them in a way that helped me understand why we believe what we believe. What is your favorite or funniest moment…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The End of the World is just the beginning by Peter Zeihan it gives you a complete understanding of economics and how it is done. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment was when we won the…

What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? When Sam, George and I took pictures with Mrs. Wheeler everyday of spirit week. What will you miss most when you leave Geneva? I will miss my friends the most when I leave Geneva. Who has influenced you most while at Geneva? How? My friends have…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Running Dream. Because it shows how even when your life is so completely upside down focusing on goals and serving others can give you peace in such chaotic times. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Beating St. Michael’s…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? My favorite book is Unbroken. I really don’t like to read, but I enjoyed the determination of Louis Zamperini. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment at Geneva was winning our baseball playoff game my junior year.…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is the Hiding Place because it showed me how blessed I am to live in a world where I can worship freely. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment at…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read would be Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand. It shows redemption and forgiveness in one of the most impactful ways possible. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My Favorite moment was the football state…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Hiding Place was such an incredible book when we read it in 8th grade. Since it was a completely true story it held important values and hard stories that are so essential to learn about. What is your favorite or funniest…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I read is Make your Bed by William McRaven because it’s like a life guide. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? I have many great and funny memories from guitar class. What will you miss…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Definitely The Inferno. It was so interesting to think about different concepts of hell, and led to many meaningful discussions in the classroom which definitely changed my view on many subjects, and led to actual hours of contemplation. What is your favorite…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Silence, because of how powerful the message was in my life. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment was cheering as football won state my freshman year. What will you miss most when you leave Geneva? The…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Hiding Place was a very influential book in my life because it brought a deeper meaning and understanding of the Holocaust and the definition of suffering. The story showed me how to have gratitude and have a different outlook on life.…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read is Beowulf, which we read in grammar school.  This book is the book that ignited love for reading good books. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite Geneva moment is the experience…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read was Animal Farm by George Orwell. This book taught me about history by using animals and demonstrating how piece by piece little decisions become big decisions. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Silence. I read it in Dr Covington’s Class. It taught us what it is to fight for our beliefs. Especially in our faith. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite memory at Geneva was the Mr. Christmas pageant…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I read was hands down, Dante’s Inferno. This book just really changed my perspective on having a real, meaningful relationship with God and also just really changed my perspective on how to live my life. What is your…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Silence because it left such a big impact on me and made me think of my faith in a different way than I ever had before. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? One of my favorite moments at Geneva…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is Silence. It is influential because it showed what the Christians in Japan went through at that time and it made me appreciate the freedoms we have here in America. What is your favorite or…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? I really enjoyed reading the Hiding Place in seventh grade. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? There are too many to count but one of my favorites is when Spencer Yarbrough pulled my chair out from under me in…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The very first books that I read on my own were the most influential. The Magic Tree House series really sparked my imagination at a young age. I consider myself a pretty creative person from reading those books. What is your favorite…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Probably my favorite book we read at Geneva, but maybe The Giver. I think it just opened my eyes to not blindly follow things or be complacent when someone is doing something that is wrong. What is your favorite or funniest moment…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read besides the Bible is Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. It influenced me because it made me revaluate the way I view success. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Ainsley Plesko’s salutatorian…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? One of the most influential books I have read recently would definitely be The Diving Bell and the Butterfly which was first lent to me by Mr. Southwick. I loved the poetic form of this novel and how the entirety of the…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read has to be The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. It’s a children’s book I read when I was little, but to this day I still think about the little Glass China Bunny. What is your…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is The Heart of Darkness because it really made me think about morality. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Eating the one chip challenge for cinema and throwing up three times because…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read besides the Bible is Through My Eyes, Tim Tebow’s autobiography. He is a great man of faith and a personal role model for me. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Devil’s Court was an interesting book that is about a teenager who makes a deal with the devil and is causes the regression of his life along with the death of his father. It taught me to be Christ like and to…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read while being at Geneva is The book Silence, this book challenged my faith and provoked great class discussions. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? I can’t say this was my favorite memory,…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Mr. Shelton’s worldview class. It made me realize how privileged I am to have the freedom of religion and made me want to use the gift of living with persecution to glorify God. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva?…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Boys in the Boat because it taught me how to work together in unison. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Probably when I stapled myself and didn’t even notice until someone said something. What will you miss most when…

What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment is The Woodlands football game. What will you miss most when you leave Geneva? I will miss my friends and the coaches. Who has influenced you most while at Geneva, How? Mr. Arizpe, he has struggled through a lot more than I can…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? I enjoyed reading the book Silence in Worldview. It teaches you not to take your beliefs for granted and that people are out there fighting for the faith and in those countries, they have to practice in secret, or they will be…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? I am Malala. I read it in 5th grade and it always reminds me to stand up for what I believe in. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Sorry Mrs. Greenlees…but when Mrs. G tripped over the hay bale.…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read at Geneva is Dante’s Inferno. It really made me think more deeply about the nature of sin and the ways that it twists human minds away from God. Though his vision of hell was all hypothetical,…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read at Geneva has been The Giver. It made me thankful for the life that God has allowed us to live. I think about it often, how in that book they are stuck in a society…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Little House on the Prairie series. It’s what got me into the reading in the first place and I try to reread it every few years because of how much the characters and their relationships mean to me. What is your…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Giver. I was never fond of reading before middle school, but I found a strange connection to The Giver. It was strangely sad, dark and isolating to read, but it was the first time I had ever felt truly invested in…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? My favorite book I’ve read at Geneva would have to be The Consolation of Philosophy. The book’s themes of wisdom, fortune, and happiness brought an interesting perspective on what truly matters. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Probably when…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Lions of Little Rock was a book I read when I was in 3rd grade, and I loved it. That book was one of the first novels I read, and it really sparked by love of reading and taught me how…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read would be Silence by Shusaku Endo. I read this my Junior year in Mr. Shelton’s Worldview class and I immediately felt drawn into the reality of this book. It gave me a real-life representation of…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read besides the Bible is Atlas Shrugged, a novel written by Ayn Rand. It tells an emotional narrative of the fight between individualism and the collective; the battle of the industrious entrepreneur and a looting society. There…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? It Takes What It Takes by Trevor Moawad. It helped me to a adopt a winner’s mindset in everything I do, whether sports or academics. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? The football game vs. Woodlands Christian my junior…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Silence, because it showed how we as Christians in America have it way easier than Christians around the world. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Anything Cammy Curtis says or does during volleyball practice. What will you miss most…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read besides the Bible would be the Consolation of Philosophy because I think the concepts in it are fascinating and worth discussing. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Funniest moment is when Mrs. Greenlees…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Mere Christianity is the most influential book I have read because it helped me understand the extent of my faith and strengthened my beliefs and values. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? December of freshmen year there was a…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read besides the Bible is Silence, because it made me realize that even in the darkest times, God is always there, even when he is silent. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? The…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book that I have read besides the Bible was Silence. My view of Christianity was changed after reading this book and it showed me how faith can be flawed if someone is not sincere. What is your favorite or…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read was The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius, because it was a really great book and we got into some interesting discussions in Mr. Poole’s class. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? One…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read has to be Silence. It provided some really interesting conversations during class and forced me to really think about what I’d do for my faith. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My freshman…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Probably, Brave New World because it was very eye opening about our future. What will you miss most when you leave Geneva? Mr. Harrild Who has influenced you most while at Geneva, How? Mr. Naiser has influenced me the most because I’ve…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? I know it’s clique, but Silence by Shusaku Endo. The author really depicted a great visual, so as I read I really understood the struggle and hardships that the characters faced. The novel also helped me appreciate my freedom to practice Christianity…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? This summer Cindy Young gave me the book When Helping Hurts, and I read it as one of my books for Senior Thesis. It is hands down the most influential book I have read. It opened my eyes and gave a new…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read is titled Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Even though I had to read it for school in my junior year, I thoroughly read the book and made annotations because of how interesting I thought it…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read was Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. Lewis takes his own opinions and beliefs about Christianity and builds from the ground up talking about what it is humanity and eventually shows how God must be real. What…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Giver, it really shows what can become of society if we don’t follow our dreams and our loves. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite/funniest moment must be the time I walked straight into a door in…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Live by Sadie Robertson because I’ve always been a fan of her, and it was interesting to read and understand her take on life. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment had to be all the times…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Either the Great Divorce or Mere Christianity. Both inspired curiosity in me as well as bringing a sense of understanding to topics that would not have, I would not have developed nearly as well otherwise. What will you miss most when you…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read besides the Bible is the Hobbit because of how Bilbo persevered and finds his own personal strengths even when he feels he is not good enough. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva?…

Who has influenced you most while at Geneva, How? Mr. Naiser because he always has a positive attitude about everything.

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read was Silence. It made me reexamine how seriously I took my faith by seeing the struggles the character endured for the sake of Christ. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment…

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…

What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? When I passed out in the middle of Mr. Johnson’s class and hearing about how Mr. Johnson handled it is probably the funniest thing, he apparently just froze there and had no idea what to do and Tyler had to run and get the nurse…or being…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is Unbroken. It is a great story that shows perseverance and strength. It has many life lessons. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment at Geneva was the bus ride…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Giver because it shows that we should look at things at a view different than others. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? I peed my pants while performing color guard. I was in the middle of the field…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Get Out of Your Head taught me about the importance of our thoughts and how much our thought life really impacts us. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Being in a fun student section of football games is one…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read other than the Bible, would have to be The Republic by Plato. The discussions throughout the book changed my views on justice and happiness in general. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Silence. It showed me how Christians in other parts of the world have it so much worse than us, and also it asks us the question of how strong our faith really is. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva?…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? I enjoyed reading “Silence” because it helped me realize how lucky I am to be able to freely worship God without fear of punishment. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment at Geneva was when my sister…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read is probably Lord of the Flies. It’s been a while since I’ve read it but I really enjoyed it and it made me think a lot. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have ever read is Silence because it challenged how I viewed the world around me and taught me the importance of caring for others in whatever walk of life they may be in. What is your favorite…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? My favorite book I’ve read so far at Geneva has to be Silence because it shows how you must trust in God even when you think he may be silent. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? It’s hard to…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? I really enjoyed reading the book Silence.  Watching the movie and having class discussions about it, while reading helped me understand it more. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? When my best friend was giving her oratory speech I…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Silence was the most influential book I read at Geneva because it gave me perspective of my faith and how our faith can be tested. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite memory is freshman year on the first…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have ever read is probably the Percy Jackson book series by Rick Riordan. These books are what inspired me to be creative and fall in love with storytelling and eventually film. What is your favorite or funniest…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read is Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. It highlights how important it is for us as a culture to preserve what is truly right and wrong. As a Christian it demonstrates to me the need to…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I read beside the Bible is Silence because it showed me that some Christians have it far worse. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Winning state in football is my favorite memory I have had…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Either Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis or Silence by Shusaku Endo. These both taught me how to look at the world through a different lens than I am used to. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? During Junior year…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? My favorite book I have read at Geneva would have to be Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman. It was published in 1985 and I find it fascinating to see how the ideas presented are becoming more and more relevant as time goes on. What…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read besides the Bible is Brave New World. It reminds us not to become calloused to the flaws in our society and that the extreme realities we read about are closer than we think. What is your…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read at Geneva is most likely Silence by Shusaku Endo. This book was an eye catcher from the first page and managed to keep my attention; if a book can do that for me, then I really…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? My favorite book is The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton because it taught me that everyone, despite their stereotypes or social class, just wants to be happy. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? One of my favorite memories at Geneva…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The book that influenced me the most at Geneva was Silence. I was truly moved by reading the book and watching the movie in worldview class. It made me realize how real Christian persecution in other countries is. There are people suffering…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Mere Christianity in Mr. Shelton’s Worldview class 100%. C.S. Lewis is extremely wise and the analogies he used to describe what it is like to truly be a Christian has changed the way that I view my faith. What is your favorite…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read besides the Bible would have to be the Chronicles of Narnia book series. I loved reading those books in grammar school! I know they were a requirement but reading them never felt like homework. I…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read was probably Dante’s Inferno. I had the most fun while reading it and I still remember a lot of the plot to this day. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book that I’ve read besides the Bible is Mere Christianity because it has really helped me to understand my faith more deeply and to know how I should live that out better. What is your favorite or funniest moment…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Giver is the most influential book I have read because it has many differences compared to our world, but it still has many things we can relate too. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment at…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read has been Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts by Jennie Allen. This book has been something I read with a Bible study and has impacted my walk with Christ the…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Silence by Shusaku Endo, mainly because it taught me that true devotion to Christ can never completely be forced away, despite oppression. No matter what happens, no one can change your heart. I also enjoyed reading the play Doctor Faustus in Junior year…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book that I have read is called Golf My Way by Jack Nicklaus because  it talks about how you don’t have to copy someone’s golf game to be good but to be good you have to find your own…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is The Iliad because it showed what a true hero is about. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Funniest moment is when Brick ripped his pants at winter formal. What will you…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Nobody by Jennifer Lynn Barnes What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? One time in like 3rd grade I had to use the bathroom. And the old Grammar School bathroom had no windows. While I was going to the bathroom…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Silence. I like its portrayal of a more gray Christianity, where it is hard to tell what is right or wrong, and how not every Christian in the book is perfect. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Middle school…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Brave New World was the most influential book I’ve read at Geneva. It takes a distorted view on life and reminds me how perfect God created us and the earth around us. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Gracie,…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? I found Silence by Shūsaku Endō to be an influential novel in my life because of the powerful themes of endurance through religious persecution and faithfulness even in God’s silence. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? Even though it…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Book Thief. It showed what people went through in Germany during World War II and gives an example of what happens when people try to ban books. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? I didn’t really have any…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The book Silence was very influential to me because it opened my view to how Christian missionaries are persecuted in other countries. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment I’ve had at Geneva is when we won…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read besides the Bible is Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman. This book has been influential because it has changed my perception on how the media is only focused on entertainment rather than the truth.…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read besides the Bible is Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. Goggins portrays, through real life examples, the raw perseverance humans can have. This book taught me a wide variety of things I utilize in my life.…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Silence was my favorite book because it changed the way that I look at my faith. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment was with the volleyball team. We have a great team culture and so spending…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read besides the Bible was Dante’s Inferno. Although this book is fictional, it took on a neat perspective on the possible realities of hell. It gave me a rude awakening of the consequences of sin. What…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book that I have read was The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. This book made me realize how powerful women are and how we should always help our neighbor out and treat everyone with kindness. What is your favorite or…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is Neil Postman’s Amusing Ourselves to Death. This book was very eye-opening for me and showed me just how captivating entertainment is and how badly our society needs to be entertained. What is your favorite…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? I love the book Things Fall Apart because it shows an in-depth look into Nigerian culture, traditions, and colonization. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment in Geneva is when I first auditioned for theater. It was…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Silence by Shūsaku Endō – This novel moved me toward a deeper appreciation for my freedom to openly share the gospel of Jesus Christ. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? It was during one of the 2018 soccer playoff…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read at Geneva has been Silence. This was a book we read in Worldview and the reason it made such an impact on me was because it was a story of people who lived a life…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Silence was an influential book for me. It really conveyed what it means to be a Christian throughout numerous hardships and served as a good reminder that God’s presence is never absent. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read at Geneva is Amusing Ourselves to Death. We read it in our junior year worldview class, and it really opened my eyes to the world of media and its presentation to the audience, and even inspired…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Silence, because you get to see Christianity from a different perspective. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? When I woke in Mr. Johnson’s class to Emma Wilson stacking Cheerios on me. What will you miss most when you leave…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? It might sound a little childish, but it was honestly Thomas the Tank Engine: The Complete Collection. Reading that book as a kid taught me some great life lessons. Things like perseverance, humility, and even things as simple as apologizing for mistakes.…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book to me was Silence because it taught us about persecution and that it is relevant in our world today. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite time was playing kick ball in 5th grade.…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book that I have read besides the Bible is Harry Potter. Reading and listening to Harry Potter gave me something and someone that I could relate too. Though Harry Potter is fiction is gives great life lessons while also…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Odyssey, because it shows the hardships that one has to overcome to reach a goal of any kind. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My freshmen year the choir had to sing the national anthem for the school’s…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I read at Geneva was Silence. It showed me how blessed we are to live in a country that allows us to freely practice Christianity. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment was…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Asylum by Madeleine Roux. Although this is a young adult, fiction novel that doesn’t have any intentional Christian or philosophical message, the depth of the story reminded me of why I enjoy reading; and the use of historical photographs to bring the story…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read is The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick. It’s an alternate history novel where the Nazis and Axis powers won World War II. As horrifying as this book is, it made me appreciate all the freedoms…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is Silence because it challenged me to think about what I need in order to be willing to spread Christianity to others. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment at Geneva is when I pulled the fire alarm…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is 1984 because it shows how humanity will need Christianity more than ever leading into the future. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My funniest moment at Geneva happened in seventh grade…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book that I have read is Silence. This book shows how different Eastern cultures are from our culture. This book showed me different ways of looking at life. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite and funniest moment was when I…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book series I have read is Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings series. I grew up reading The Lord of the Rings and it has always been a favorite. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? The Europe trip…

What is my most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is Silence, this book shows how blessed we are to live in a country where we can openly be Christian. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite memory at Geneva is when Travis was…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Lord of the Rings was the most influential to me because it showed there is temptation along the way but by resisting and persevering, you can reach your goals. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? The funniest moment…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? I want to say The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky has been the most influential book that I have read. However, A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness may be the most beautiful book. It teaches so much about grief, and it shows an inherent beauty in…

5What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is from my junior year, the book Silence. Silence showed me how to put myself in a position to be able to hear from God when he speaks and how to realize that His plan may not look the way I…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The Alchemist is the most influential book that I have read besides the Bible. This book teaches the reader to pursue their dreams, even if it means leaving everything behind. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment at Geneva was…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why?   The most influential book I’ve read is Silence by Shusaku Endo because it puts into perspective the struggles Christians had to face. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment at Geneva was when I played in my first varsity football game. What…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Paradise Lost because it opened my mind to spiritual warfare. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? One of my favorite memories from Geneva is playing the Star-Spangled Banner on guitar at football games. What will you miss most when…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Silence was the most influential book that I have read because it made me think about what it means to be a Christian. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My funniest moment at Geneva as when we found something gross in Mr. Johnson’s…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read besides the Bible is book series called Michael Vey. It made me realize the different attributes of electricity and opened my mind to a new form of physics. What is your favorite or funniest moment…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? One of the most influential books I’ve ever read was The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. A powerful part of the author’s story is that Hinton wrote this novel while she was still in high school. It taught me that even during dark parts…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven has been the most influential book for me. I read it first about two years ago and it made me realize to start doing little things. It made me start to do more with…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The book Do Hard Things helped me realize the importance of doing things you don’t necessarily want to do. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite/funniest moment at Geneva was when I got detention for making toilet bread…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read besides the Bible is The Consolation of Philosophy because it helped to solidify my views of true happiness and the concept of free will. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My funniest…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? One of the most influential books I’ve ever read is Silence because it illustrates God’s sovereignty in a beautiful novel. Silence showed me that God’s love and power never cease in the midst of the darkest moments. What is your favorite or…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the bible? Why? The most influential book besides the Bible that I have read is Silence by Shusaku Endo during World View class. This book and the conversations we had as a class made me think about my faith and what I would do if…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the bible? Why? The most influential book I have read besides the Bible is probably The Lord of the Rings. The character Samwise Gamgee has always inspired me to be a better friend and companion to those I love, in constant loyalty and self-sacrifice. What…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the bible? Why? The most influential book that I have read was probably I am Malala. It really opened my eyes to a different culture and taught the meaning of bravery in what you believe in; even though all the odds are against you. What…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read besides the Bible is If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff. It taught me the inherent dangers of greed and the sense of entitlement so common in today’s youth. What is your…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read besides the Bible is The Lord of The Rings. This is because throughout the book, Frodo is strong and determined to do what is right with the help of his friend Sam. So, I want…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read besides the Bible was Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. It’s an extremely well written book that every Christian should read at some point in his life. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? It’s…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have ever read is Mere Christianity. It gave me the platform to share the word of God to an unbeliever very close to my heart. It also gave me the confidence to spread God’s word and to…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? It is hard to pick the most influential book besides the Bible that I have read, but I would say that The Hobbit and all of Tolkien’s works still astound me. The fact that he could create a world so intricate and…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? One of my favorite books is Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis because reading it caused me to reevaluate my faith. Lewis puts difficult concepts into understandable terms with his many great metaphors. This book is definitely an essential. What is your favorite…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is definitely Unbroken. Laura Hillenbrand does an excellent job of showing the trials Louis Zamperini went through in order to survive some of the worst conditions as a POW. It meant a lot to me…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book that I have read besides the Bible is Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman. It took me by surprise. I wouldn’t call it a page-turner but it changed my whole perspective on the way our society receives…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read has been Boethius’ The Consolation of Philosophy. The reason I choose this book is because it was one of the first books we read that dealt with one person’s inner struggle about life. The discussions…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read besides the Bible is Mere Christianity. It was very interesting to read something by C.S. Lewis other than Narnia. It even changed my perspective on a few things. What is your favorite or funniest moment at…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read other than the Bible is Silence. This book demonstrates how Christians should act, even in the cruelest of situations. Silence was so powerful to me because it made me so grateful that I can have faith…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The book that has influenced me the most is Relentless by Tim Grover. It taught me how to strengthen my mindset in sports and how not to fall apart under pressure. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? One of…

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…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is Silence. I know it was required reading but it brought up questions about my faith that I would have never thought to ask. It helped me to have more confidence and strength in my…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I’ve read is Silence by Shusaku Endo. This book taught me the importance of staying true to my faith even during times of struggle. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My funniest/favorite moment at Geneva…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Randy Alcorn’s Edge of Eternity influenced me and how I think of the Christian walk. The book convicted me, encouraged me and got me excited about heaven and I still think about the things I learned from it. What is your favorite…

What is the most influential book you read besides the Bible? Why? Frankenstein was the most influential book I have read. It, among others I have read throughout my life, make the reader think about how one thing, big or small, can affect so many of those around them, directly and indirectly. What is your…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is The Giver. It helped me to see different perspectives of life. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment at Geneva is realizing how hard I worked to get All-American…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read at Geneva is Silence. It was inspiring to see the lengths people would go to spread Christianity. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? The funniest moment at Geneva for me was watching…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Brave New World was the most influential book I’ve read other than the Bible. It taught me the importance of being cautious with progress and being different in the world. 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? The most influential book I have read that is not the Bible is Silence. Seeing the things that other Christians have gone through for their faith makes the roots of my faith even stronger. What is your favorite or funniest moment at…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The book that influenced me the most would be Silence. This book put in perspective for me what it is like to be a true Christian. Silence made me think of what Christianity means to not just me, but the people around…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Mere Christianity has been one of the most influential books that I have read besides the Bible. During my time at Geneva I have read it twice. My first reading was during my sophomore volleyball season and second with Mr. Shelton in…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read is Silence. This book made me realize how fortunate we are to live in a place and go to a school where we can worship freely. I will never take that for granted! What is…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? Knowing God by J.I. Packer is the most influential book I’ve read because it guided me to a better understanding of God while teaching me how to grow closer in my relationship with Him. What is your favorite or funniest moment at…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I have read at Geneva is Amusing Ourselves to Death. The book was written to show how our society is changing to have entertainment as the format of everything. Entertainment from TV shows, church, even to national debates…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why?             The most influential book I have read at Geneva is A Brave New World. This book is extremely eye opening to the culture we now live in. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva? My favorite moment at Geneva…

What is the most influential book you have read besides the Bible? Why? The most influential book I read at Geneva is The Consolation of Philosophy. It taught me so much about happiness and the in class discussions we had about it were some of my favorites. What is your favorite or funniest moment at Geneva?…