Shorecrest, those that stand out in
element of the outstanding faculty here.
They don't just teach and do their job; they
go beyond and personally ensure that the
students get the most out of Shorecrest.
What really distinguished the faculty is the
diversity of their teaching styles.
relied chiefly on the tried and true method
of strict discipline in class. We may not be
able to chat as much, but I feel that our
faculty has always used this method effec-
tively. For example, one of my favorite
teachers is Mr. Field, who teaches mathe-
matics. He emphasizes strict practice and
hard work, combined with a dose of humor
and fun now and again. Because of this,
I've grown to appreciate math more, as
well as the value of responsibility to my
duties as a student.
teachers with some new ways of running
the classroom, such as Mr. Hart, my former
World History teacher. Class was often
laid-back and relaxed but still focused. He
would push us in his AP World History class
to go beyond thinking about facts and fig-
ures and get to the very heart of history.
One of his favorite activities was having us
forge connections between seemingly
unrelated ideas and inventions in history,
such as how Brazilian poetic styles in the
late 1960's led to the invention of the Sony
Walkman. In the beginning, we would
often be left looking at each other in
bemusement. By the end of class, howev-
er, it came together, along with a greater
appreciation of world history.
between teaching styles, the ways our fac-
ulty teach have far more underlying similar-
ities than differences. They all share an
strive to ensure that student's appreciation
of the subject goes beyond rote memo-
rization for a grade. And that's what really
makes Shorecrest special.
both wide-ranging and exceptional.
my freshman year, the opportunities for
extracurricular activities was key. Dr. Pamela
Hamilton and Ms. Betty Huck supported
me in directing my love for horseback rid-
ing into co-creating the school's first
Equestrian Club. Dr. Hamilton also intro-
which provides therapeutic horseback rid-
ing to individuals with disabilities. Our club
has raised money for Saddle Up and when
I became President of Leo Club this year, I
applied our club's resources to support var-
ious animal causes such as the Southeast-
ern Guide Dog Association. My senior
mini-mester project combined taking pic-
tures of animals awaiting adoption for our
local ASPCA, a pasttime that has now
become a passion thanks to Mrs. G's AP
Photography class. Mr. Leavengood's, Mrs.
Lee's, and Mr. Ahlin's theater and music
programs coaxed me out of my shy per-
sonality. I participated in the school musi-
cal and performed on the guitar at the fall
showcase and the Black-Box Theatre.
ing. Not only "Pam Ham" and Ms. Huck, to
whom I will be forever in debt for guiding
me through the maze that is applying to col-
lege as well as guiding me onto my chosen
career path of becoming a veterinarian, but
so too nearly every teacher with whom I
interacted. Mr. Field had been my home-
room teacher from freshmen to junior year.
ematics by always being available to help
review problems in the morning before class
and encouraging me to continually work
hard was simply magical. I had not even
been considered for honors mathematics in
middle school and then completed BC
Calculus. Mr. Moore, who despite his repu-
tation for being tough, always found time to
befriend me and encourage me to succeed
in his AP U.S. History class. I was honored
and truly touched by his speech when he
presented me the Kevin Kay Memorial
Humanitarian Award at our junior year Book
Awards ceremony.
and every teacher I had encountered during
my years at Shorecrest has had a hand in
molding me into the person that I am today.
I leave Shorecrest not only more educated,
but also more mature, confident and empa-
thetic. I will be forever in debt to all the
wonderful people who work selflessly and
tirelessly to have created such a wonderful
learning and nurturing environment and will
cherish my memories of Shorecrest for the
rest of my life.