Why Shenandoah?

Roman Banks, '21

Stone Mountain, Georgia

Musical Theatre major, Roman Banks, is the first African-American male to play the title role in the Tony-winning Broadway smash “Dear Evan Hansen,” which he first performed on December 12, 2018.

Of this role, Banks says, "I’ve received endless amounts of messages from people of color, both young and old, telling me how much it means to them that I’m playing the role. This opportunity is, in every essence of the phrase, a dream come true.”

Musical Theatre

Why Shenandoah?

Ashley Stone, ’20

Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania

Ashley is a big sports fan who loves to engage in competitive activities. While basketball has always been a big part of her life, her long-term goal is to become an occupational therapist in her home state of Pennsylvania, where she hopes to make a difference in the lives of others.

“This year, the women's basketball team was the 8th seed heading into the ODAC tournament — the lowest seed to ever win the ODAC championship! We made school and ODAC history, and I am so happy I was a part of this organization.”

Occupational Therapy

Psychology

Biology

Why Shenandoah?

Andrew Kappel

Jarrettsville, Maryland

"At Shenandoah, I get to combine my interests in data science, business and sports management with my academics studies. All this will help me in my future career in sports analytics."

Mathematics

Data Science

Sport Management

Why Shenandoah?

Silvia Garcia Murcia, ’20

Richmond, Virginia

Murcia’s desire to help others through medicine started in her native home of Honduras when her grandfather became ill. Murcia, who became a U.S. citizen in February, says of her acceptance to Shenandoah's graduate Physician Assistant Studies program, "I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Five years ago I was thinking about this moment, and now I’m here.’ It means everything to me. It was the best decision.”

Physician Assistant Studies