Will ’26
College/School Attending This Fall: American University
Major/Area of Interest: Film and Media
Years at Shipley: 7
Activities and Positions Held:
All theater productions, Spirit Squad
Who was your most influential teacher and why?
Dr. Gillin because she values everything each student says.
What was your favorite class and why?
Modern American Women's History, because I learned about things I never learned about in US History, and our class discussions were always so interesting.
What was your most memorable experience at Shipley?
Rent’s Friday night performance – it was sold out!
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you?
Always be proud when you do something and be proud of others when they do the same.
How has Shipley encouraged you to take risks?
Shipley encouraged me to take risks, inspiring me to step out of my comfort zone and join the spirit squad.
Please write a short reflection on your time at Shipley and what it meant to you.
Shipley made me grow as a learner, but more as a person. I learned how to use my resources to support my learning and how to make real connections with people.