Andrew E.

Which college/university will you attend after graduation? Whitworth University

How many years have you been at Riverstone? 7

What is the title of your Extended Essay? Themes of Oppression in George Orwell’s 1984.

What was your most important or meaningful CAS experience? My time as a JRS at a summer camp.

What have your (personal) challenges been at Riverstone? I have had plenty of challenges during my time at Riverstone, from my first backpacking trip when I discovered that I was not a backpacking person, to struggling in Art, my worst class and regretting it after a semester of it in the DP.

What are one or two of your favorite memories or highlights of your journey at Riverstone? I've loved the sports. From organized basketball in the winter to pickup games at lunch year round. I've also enjoyed trying something new with ToK, especially my first year of it with Mr. Udesen.

Tell us the ways you feel that you are prepared for the next part of your journey. I'm a bit better at organization and I know I can handle a large workload, I just can't stress about it too much.

What are two pieces of advice that you want to give to other students at Riverstone? Don't procrastinate, especially with the Personal Project or Extended Essay because I did with both and it sucked. Also, enjoy PE while it lasts, it's fun and easy and I missed it after going into 11th grade.

What are three words that describe your experience at Riverstone? Difficult. Enlightening. Fun. (unless you procrastinate)