Beaver Reflections:
I graduated from Beaver in 2009. What set Beaver apart from other schools, in my opinion, were all the opportunities available to the students. I played softball and grew close with my teammates and coaches but also volunteered and completed community service through the school. I also participated in many clubs that tackled topics around social justice. These clubs inspired me and ultimately led me to my major in college and, eventually, my career. I do not believe I would have been pushed as much in other schools.

What is #happeningnow in your life:
I currently work in Washington, D.C., for a non-profit organization called No Kid Hungry where I am a Senior Grants Manager. I work on anti-hunger and childhood-hunger initiatives. As a company, we provide funding to schools and organizations that are working on programs feeding students all year round. So far in this pandemic, we have provided nearly $30 million to organizations that are working to feed kids.

“Beaver really pushed me to think outside the box and take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities that were there. This all led to what we do and who we are today.”

– Sarah Barrie ’09

Advice to Beaver students:
Having after-school activities required really pushes you to be a part of a bigger community, which I think is a great thing to experience. Take everything in and try anything that interests you no matter how you think it could go. At your age, you have a lot of time to experiment with various activities before you really have to narrow it down!