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Becca Crist's Summer Experience

 

This past summer, junior Becca Crist enjoyed twelve days of study and the great outdoors at Valley/Ridge Regional Governor's School.  From June 15 to 26, a group of 23 students traveled from James Madison University, to Shenandoah National Park, to the Chesapeake Bay. 

The goal of the governor's school was to make students more aware of the environment of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.  They collected data, experienced the Bay through marsh mucking, and camped out for three nights with no access to showers.  “We did a lot of stuff; at first I thought it was going to be really boring, and we'd just learn all day, and sit in the classroom, but we had speakers and went on field trips to the arboretum,” said Becca.  She also enjoyed going on hikes, and canoeing. 

There were students from Broadway, Harrisonburg, Spotswood, Robert E. Lee, and EMHS.  They were led by two teachers from Spotswood, and two JMU professors, Mike Renfroe and Bruce Wiggens, who were “really, really cool,” according to Becca. Being the only person from EMHS was a bit of a challenge but a good experience for Becca. “It was really hard getting used to it,” she said.  “But it was a big thing for me, like, expanding my boundaries and getting over being shy.” One way she is able to stay in contact with some of the people she met is at cross country meets.  She would highly recommend the governor's school to everyone, it was a great experience and a wonderful way to meet people. 

A highlight of the Chesapeake Bay trip was getting “kicked out of the house” one day to walk around the small town, knock on doors, and get to know the area's residents.  Their assignment was to inquire what it was like living on the Bay in a small town. 

This experience for Becca may have more of an effect on her than just a good summer memory.  Since meeting JMU professors and living in the dorms at the college for several days, she has looked at JMU as a college option. With the science side of things, Becca said, “After that experience I'm looking more into environmental science.  I knew that I liked science and would probably do science in college, but [governor's school] has just got my sights set.”

-Malinda Bender

(Becca is second from right, front row- Va Tech shirt)

School Day Out!

Here are a few pictures from "School Day Out," a day in which the entire high school travels to Highland Retreat.

                                    

    "Prevail," a student band, led our chapel worship

                                    

      Cameron getting ready to play basketball

                                    

                Brandon preparing for a cold splash

                                    

                Yep, three of your SCO reps...

                                    

             A time to catch up on the summer

Senior Tributes: Whitney Showalter, Serena Townsend, Tucker Wheatley

Whitney Showalter

Years at EMHS? 7 years

Plans for next year? Bridgewater College , majoring in Biology

Best Memory? Mini Term in 10th grade

Where will you be in 10 years? Have a kid

Serena Townsend

Years at EMHS: 4 years

Plans for next year: I am going to Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA, to study Environmental Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies.

What will you remember about EMHS: Touring Choir and my friends

Where will you be in 10 years: Terrible question. I have no idea.

Advice for next year's high schoolers: Kids should take at least one class with Mr. Stutzman and that, if they are remotely interested in music, they take choir.

Tucker Wheatley

Years at EMHS: 4 years

Plans for next year: Going to NYU in New York City for Music Education

What will you remember about EMHS: I loved the small atmosphere where you know everyone and it just feels like a close family

Where will you be in 10 years: Hope to be teaching music in a high school or college setting in 10 years, while still performing on the side

Advice for next year's high schoolers: Try to enjoy your high school experience and be involved in as many things as you can- take advantage of what EMHS has to offer

Senior Tributes: Martin Revercomb, Katie Sacra, Lucas Schrock-Hurst

Martin Revercomb

Time at EMHS: 4 years

College: Bridgewater or VMI

Major: Biology

Favorite EMHS Memory: Being with friends both in and out of the school setting.

In 10 Years: Serving the Military

Katie Sacra

Years at EMHS: 4 years

Plans for next year: Taking a year off, working somewhere, or possibly doing some missions work

Best Memory from EMHS: Sr. day out, Sr. Skip Day, and (although not exactly most pleasant) being stalked in New York City on tour last year

Where will you be in 10 years? Living in New York City as a wedding planner or some sort of designer

Lucas Schrock-Hurst

Years at EMHS: 3 years

Plans for next year: EMU

Best Memory from EMHS: Teacher Beauty Pagent

Where will you be in 10 years? Africa

Senior Tributes: Austin Shank, Bryce Shank, Jenna Lim

Austin Shank

Years at EMHS: 5 1/2 years

Plans for next year: Bridgewater or Longwood

Best Memory from EMHS: Skipping class for Sandy Bottoms

Where will you be in 10 years? Hawaii

Bryce Shank

Years at EMHS: 4 years

Plans for next year: Longwood to play soccer

Best Memory from EMHS: States for Soccer 2007

Where will you be in 10 years? Tracking down tornadoes

Jenna Lim

How long have you attended EMHS? 3 years

What are you planning on doing next year? Going to Blue Ridge Community College, getting a Pharmaceutical Major from a different school eventually

What is your favorite memory from EMHS?  Spending time with friends/ Making fun of each other, the Senior Trip

Where do you expect to be in 10 years? Back in Harrisonburg, with a Pharmaceutical degree, and working.

Senior Tributes: Kyle Smith, Brittney Wenger, Zach Stoltzfus

Kyle Smith

How many years at EMHS: 4

Plans for next year: James Madison University, deciding on a major currently (hopefully literature, history or anthropology). I might be teaching classical history to younger students at a new school in Staunton.

What will you remember from EMHS: Simply the opportunities I was offered to advance, whether it be through academics, faith, and relationships. I have gained so much within all of those areas.

Where will you be in 10 years: Married, finished with graduate school, perhaps studying or working in another country

Advice for incoming high schoolers: Have fun! Pursue your passions, that's what you're meant to do. Find friends that complement your personality and enhance your personality, not ones that make you hide it.

Brittney Wenger

How many years at EMHS: 6

Plans for next year: George Mason University, majoring in business and minoring in sociology or psychology

What will you remember from EMHS: The friends I have made. Because of them I have had some amazing memories that will last a lifetime, and some relationships that will too.

Where will you be in 10 years: Hopefully happy... possibly living in New York City... and married maybe

Advice for incoming high schoolers: Give 100% in everything you do. Always know that no matter what you are loved. Don't ever give up. And spend as much time as possible with your friends, because time goes by so fast and before you know it you'll have to say goodbye.

Zach Stoltzfus

How many years at EMHS: 7

Plans for next year: New York University, majoring in film

What will you remember from EMHS: All my friends and the great relationships formed at EMHS.. I know it's sappy but I think it's true!

Where will you be in 10 years: no idea, maybe something with film though

Advice for incoming high schoolers: Apply to as many colleges as you can as a senior, and to everyone else: party! Seriously, have fun in high school, whether it be in sports, with friends, or in extra curriculars, make your time memorable.

Senior Tributes: Jennifer Choi, Tara Nicely, James Park

Jennifer Choi

Time at EMHS: 2 years

Plans: Attending Hesston, majoring in nursing

Best Memory: The "Left Behind" group having a party every night when Touring Choir was gone

In 10 years: In Chicago, working in a hospital

Tara Nicely

Time at EMHS: 4 years.

College: Bridgewater College

Major: Business

Favorite EMHS Memory: Aaron Huntley's Junior year birthday party.

In 10 years: Somewhere along the east coast.

James Park

Time at EMHS: 2 years.

College: James Madison University

Major: Bio-Tech

Favorite EMHS Memory: Hanging out with friends after school.

In 10 years: CALIFORNIA!

Senior Tributes: Travis Nyce, Joe Phillips, Rachel Phillips

Travis Nyce

Time at EMHS: 5 years.

College: Bluffton or EMU

Major: Unknown

Favorite EMHS Memory: Fire Hazard Fridays

In 10 years: In a trailer.

Joe Phillips

Time at EMHS: 7 years

College: Oberlin College

Major: Creative Writing

Favorite EMHS Memory: Creative Writing Class

In 10 Years: In a Shal-Lin Monestary in China

Rachel Phillips

Time at EMHS: 7 years...

College: Bridgewater

Major: Psychology and Art

Favorite EMHS Memory: Sitting in the hallway before school and during lunch and bothering random people

In 10 Years: Somewhere warm... becoming an Art Therapist.

Senior Tributes: Jonathan Martin, Karmen Miller, Kendra Miller

Jonathan Martin

1.  How many years have you been at EMHS?  6

2.  What are your plans for next year? I’ll be taking a year off, working for 6 months, and volunteering for the Mennonite Disaster Service for 6 months

3.  What is your best memory from EMHS? Sitting in the hallway over lunch

4.  Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I’ll own my own business

Karmen Miller

1.  How many years have you been at EMHS?  2

2.  What is your best memory from EMHS? The Senior Trip

3.  What are your plans for next year? I’ll be attending Hesston College, majoring in something related to becoming an elementary teacher

4.  Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Living here in Harrisonburg with a family

Kendra Miller

How many years have you attended EMHS?  7

What are you doing next year?  I'm going to JMU, and I'm undecided on what I'll major in, possibly dietetics or health services administration

What is your favorite memory of EMHS?  Heading decorations for Jr. Sr. Banquet

Where do you expect to be in 10 years?  I will hopefully be in another country doing missions or other work

Senior Tributes: Blake Williamson, Tiffany Miller, Corey Martin

Blake Williamson

1. Years at EMHS? 4

2. Plans for next year? Bridgewater College...undeclared

3. Best Memory? Hanging out with friends near their cars just talking

4. Be in 10 years? Translating languages for whomever hires him

Tiffany Miller

1.  How many years have you been at EMHS?  6

2.  What is your best memory from EMHS?  Why does it smell like bacon?

3.  What are your plans for next year? I’ll be attending Blue Ridge Community College, majoring in Psychology

4.  Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Working as an art therapist

Corey Martin

1.  How many years have you been at EMHS?  4

2.  What is your favorite memory from EMHS?  Hanging out with the Nerd Herd

3.  What are your plans for next year? I’ll be attending Blue Ridge Community College, taking liberal arts

4.  Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Working in computer technology