Jordan Alloway ’17

Alumni Voices

Jordan Alloway ’17

Beaver Reflections:
I graduated from Beaver in 2017 and had a great experience all around. I dabbled in a little bit of everything and was an active member of the Beaver community. I was on the basketball and baseball teams, had a role on student council, and attended many plays and musicals. I also took part in Senior Studio where I worked on various art projects throughout the year and got an opportunity to present my work at the end of the year. I was a part of the Del Sol club, which was a great experience hearing and learning about various cultures and having an open space for students to speak freely. Looking back, I loved Mr. Lippman and his teaching style. Everyday was a unique experience and class with him made learning so much more interesting and enjoyable. I learned a lot about creative writing that has helped me since I graduated from Beaver. I also have great memories with Ms. Colognesi. She was like my second mom and helped me navigate the college process.

What is #happeningnow in your life:
After graduating from Beaver, I went to the College of the Holy Cross, where I majored in sociology and minored in digital media. I just graduated this past year! Although I was virtual this past year for parts of college, it really gave me the chance to slow down and take my time with preparation for internships and work. The pandemic gave me time to look over my resume and review my portfolio. I believe that extra time I had is one of the reasons why I am working this summer. I have been working at NFL films in New Jersey where, up until recently, I was a creative production intern. Since then, I have become a full time production assistant at NFL Films.

“Beaver is a school where one can get a full experience. Everything is there for the taking if you want to take advantage of it. It really is a transformative place and if you can utilize those opportunities available to you, you can get a lot out of the school. I believe that it truly is a life-changing experience.”
– Jordan Alloway ’17

Advice to Beaver students:
I would break my advice into two. If you are a younger student, try everything. There are so many things you may not even know about or think you are good at. However, if you don’t put yourself out there, you will never know what aspect of life you can really flourish at. For the older students, when you get to college or wherever you end up post-Beaver, try to make as many connections and friendships as possible. It is fun to meet different types of people and it helps you develop as a person as well.

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