Eerika ’26
College/School Attending This Fall: Ohio State University
Major/Area of Interest: Dance
Years at Shipley: 6
Activities and Positions Held:
Admissions Ambassador, Spirit Squad (Co-Captain), Senior Smiles Club, Service Committee.
Who was your most influential teacher and why?
My most influential teacher here was Mr. Farr. Although he is no longer a teacher at Shipley, he taught me so much in my freshman year of high school. I will never forget the impact he had on me at Shipley.
What was your favorite class and why?
My favorite class at Shipley was Creative Writing in my senior year. This class allowed me to explore my writing more than any other class. This class made me realize how much I enjoy writing.
What was your most memorable experience at Shipley?
My most memorable experience at Shipley was Acorns and Oaks. I loved to hang out and connect with my assigned acorn. Getting to mentor a younger student at the same school was so much fun!
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you?
Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing means always pushing yourself to your full potential, even when something may be hard for you.
How has Shipley encouraged you to take risks?
Shipley encouraged me to take risks by taking classes I wouldn't normally take and connecting with people I never thought I would. Shipley pushed me to go outside my comfort zone and try new things.
Please write a short reflection on your time at Shipley and what it meant to you.
Coming to Shipley from outside the US, I didn't know what I was getting myself into. Not knowing anyone or anything about this country, I was more nervous than I had ever been before. Walking into the school for the first time, I had so many people come to me asking for my name and where I was from. I felt right at home the moment I walked in.
Reflecting on my past 6 years at Shipley, I have realized how much I have grown as a student and person. Shipley has had such a positive impact on my academic and social life. I have made lifelong friends and met amazing faculty. As a graduating senior, I want to thank my friends and teachers for pushing me to become the person I am today. I can't believe my time at Shipley is done!