Alex Shigueta ’20

Alumni Voices

Alex Shigueta ’20

Beaver Reflections:
I graduated from Beaver in 2020 and had a really positive experience. I came in 8th grade, which is an uncommon year to come in, but the community was so welcoming. The teachers are amazing and really care about the students. Josh Rilla has had a lasting impact on me in and out of the classroom. He was my tennis coach for four years and a great English teacher. Another faculty member that I connected with was Mo Hill from the admissions team. Although he is not a typical teacher, he instantly impacted the school with his involvement in programs like Beaver Connects, a program I created to help new students to the upper school connect with upperclassmen. In the summer, my team and I sent surveys to new students to learn more about them so we could pair them with upperclassmen who share common interests. Throughout the year, the program members would have meetings, lunches, and other events to strengthen relationships and help the new students adapt to the upper school.

What is #happeningnow in your life:
Currently, I’m a freshman at Tufts University. Although starting college during this time is challenging, I’m fortunate that Tufts has done a great job handling COVID and keeping everyone healthy. I don’t know what I’m going to major in yet, so I’m taking a variety of classes to see what piques my interest. The pandemic has made me appreciate the small things in life, and I’m grateful to have great friends from Beaver who I stay in touch with.

“The use of technology at Beaver and the New Basics have been so helpful during my first semester of college. Using the skills I learned from Beaver, I was able to adapt to online learning and use technology to my advantage.”

– Alex Shigueta ’20

Advice to Beaver students:
Beaver has so much to offer. Take advantage of all the opportunities presented to you and try new things because you will learn valuable skills that you can use later in life. Enjoy the time with your high school friends and have fun!

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