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Class of 2022 Reflections


Meet Sophie '22
Years at Shipley: 4
Attending in the Fall: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Major/Area of Interest: Biology
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? Being brave and doing what you know is right, even if it is hard or scary.


Meet Amira '22
Years at Shipley: 2.5
Attending in the Fall: University of Southern California
Major/Area of Interest: Civil Engineering on a Pre-Law Track
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing means to ask questions, make connections, and examine the world from a different perspective. It means to think outside of the box, to stretch myself, and to always say "Thank You!"


Meet Asher '22
Years at Shipley: 10
Attending in the Fall: Williams College
Major/Area of Interest: Economics and Computer Science
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? Courage for the Deed means stepping away from what everyone else is thinking or saying and doing what you believe is the right action at hand. For example, sticking up for someone who is being bullied when nobody has the courage to do it. Grace for the Doing means the execution of your action must reflect your intentions. In the bullying example, this would mean using words of kindness to help the kid being targeted rather than trying to physically harm the people bullying the kid. How you handle a situation is just as important as the intention, and that is why the Shipley motto is so applicable in life.


Meet Bo '22
Years at Shipley: 2
Attending in the Fall: Hillsborough County Community College
Major/Area of Interest: Biology
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? It means not only having the ability to do something but doing it to the best of your ability.


Meet Caelan '22
Years at Shipley: 4
Attending in the Fall: US Marine Merchant Academy
Major/Area of Interest: Marine Engineering
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? It means being brave enough to do something and take risks, but doing it intelligently.


Meet Dylan '22
Years at Shipley: 4
Attending in the Fall: Syracuse University
Major/Area of Interest: Engineering
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? For me, Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing means pursuing your passions—pursuing your passions with a calm, poised, and knowledgeable demeanor that allows you to reach your fullest potential. Having this motto in mind for the rest of my life will allow me to open doors and be able to fully realize my dreams.


Meet Ella '22
Years at Shipley: 6
Attending in the Fall: University of Pennsylvania
Major/Area of Interest: Biomedical Engineering
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? This motto, for me, means to accept challenges and go after goals.



Meet Griffin '22
Years at Shipley: 7
Attending in the Fall: University of Pennsylvania
Major/Area of Interest: Economics
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? The school Motto to me means that individuals at Shipley are taught and inspired to take risks and take on new challenges, yet have the skills and resources to accomplish these tasks gracefully. When moving through Shipley and onwards, Shipley students are encouraged to continue to push themselves and are prepared to tackle any obstacles that they may face.


Meet Hannah '22
Years at Shipley: 14
Attending in the Fall: Haverford College
Major/Area of Interest: Computer Science
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you?
Shipley has provided me with a community in which I feel confident to try new things and to keep at it until I achieve what I want.


Meet Jack '22
Years at Shipley: 5
Attending in the Fall: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Major/Area of Interest: Sports Business and Management
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? Courage to do something that others are scared to do, and grace for doing the things that others deem unnecessary.


Meet Jake '22
Years at Shipley: 2
Attending in the Fall: Bucknell University
Major/Area of Interest: Psychology
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? It means that Shipley should provide its students with the ambition to do what they are capable of, and acknowledge them for their achievements as they do it.



Meet Jon '22
Years at Shipley: 14
Attending in the Fall: Northwestern University
Major/Area of Interest: Journalism/Political Science
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? It means trying your hardest even if you fail.


Meet Lily '22
Years at Shipley: 6
Attending in the Fall: University of Rochester
Major/Area of Interest: Chemistry
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? It means putting yourself in a situation that could make you uncomfortable because you know that it is necessary and/or you will be a better person because of it.


Meet Meera '22
Years at Shipley: 13
Attending in the Fall: Temple University
Major/Area of Interest: Neuroscience
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? To me, the Shipley Motto means that you should be willing to try new things, but also, act respectfully regardless of the outcome.


Meet Nick '22
Years at Shipley: 5
Attending in the Fall: Cabrini University
Major/Area of Interest: Finance
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing means that you're willing to do anything for anyone without it being a problem or issue and getting happiness out of it.


Meet Olivia '22
Years at Shipley: 7
Attending in the Fall: Tulane University
Major/Area of Interest: Undecided
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? It means persevering through obstacles and doing things that may not make you comfortable in order to succeed or to help others.


Meet Peyton '22
Years at Shipley: 8
Attending in the Fall: Emory University
Major/Area of Interest: Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? Courage for the Deed, Grace for the Doing is a motto that is applicable to all aspects of my life. Things aren't always going to be easy - there will be challenges to overcome in your life and you must have the courage to persevere and continue fighting until you reach your goal, yet you must do all of that with grace and compassion along the way.


Meet Rita '22
Years at Shipley: 12
Attending in the Fall: Davidson College
Major/Area of Interest: The Sciences
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? Courage to try new things, and grace in the face of failure.


Meet Sarah '22
Years at Shipley: 14
Attending in the Fall: Northeastern University
Major/Area of Interest: International Business
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? To me it means having the courage to take risks and try new things, while also being the best possible version of yourself you could be. Moreover, I think it means to not let fear stop you, while understanding that others may be afraid.


Meet Sarah '22
Years at Shipley: 14
Attending in the Fall: The College of William and Mary
Major/Area of Interest: English
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? I think Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing means taking the courage to put others before yourself and doing it with grace. It is not easy to serve others when you are also in need of care; however, teamwork and compassion are necessary.


Meet Sydni '22
Years at Shipley: 14
Attending in the Fall: Barnard College of Columbia University
Major/Area of Interest: Political Science & Human Rights
What does Courage for the Deed; Grace for the Doing mean to you? I think the Shipley motto has changed its meaning to me over the years - my answers to this question in kindergarten and seventh grade would be miles from what I would say right now, which is that it pushes me to stand for what I believe in and to use my actions to reflect what I hold importance in and to forever keep in mind what mark I want to leave on the world. It also reminds me to act not only bravely, but with humility and care towards others.
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