1. Can you recount a memorable Haverford experience?
My experience at Haverford was so overwhelmingly positive I have a difficult time highlighting just one specific experience. The beauty of Haverford is not only the depth but also the breadth of the opportunities it provides for students. Over the course of my dozen years there, I learned countless invaluable lessons and skills but I will attempt to summarize: my math and science teachers taught me to analyze and think critically; my English and history teachers taught me to speak, write, and present articulately; my language teachers taught me to appreciate and accept different cultures; my art teachers taught me to appreciate and accept different cultures; my athletic coaches taught me to set goals and work hard with others to achieve them, and also to expect to win but be gracious regardless of the outcome; and my peers taught me the value of relationships and the importance of giving back to those less fortunate in the community. Through my desire to excel in all of these areas, I learned discipline and time management. What else could a young man ask for in an education?
(Pictured above: Tug Maude '01, left, and John playing golf in college.)
