Photos courtesy of Tyler Ishak First-year Tyler Ishak poses for a senior portrait. He said he plans to attend medical school after graduating from Pepperdine. First-year Tyler Ishak went on a medical mission trip to Ethiopia during summer 2018 with his parents, who are both doctors. On this trip, he realized that he wants to practice medicine. Ishak said he is still … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-year Plans to Follow His Parents’ Footsteps
Fresh Faces: First-Year Dedicates her Life to her Community
Photos courtesy of Sydney MurphyNeedleworker Sydney Murphy smiles with her dog, Dublin, and her Pepperdine poster in her backyard in Simi Valley, California. She applied to Pepperdine as an Accounting major. First-year Sydney Murphy said she loves giving back to her community. One of the ways she accomplishes this is by sewing items for people in need. "Anytime I try to … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Dedicates her Life to her Community
Fresh Faces: First-Year Hopes to Create Opportunities in East Africa
First-year missionary Skylar Davis holds the Rwandan flag with outstretched arms. She participated in many mission trips to Rwanda throughout high school with her church.Photos courtesy of Skylar DavisAfter traveling to Rwanda on multiple mission trips with her church, first-year Skylar Davis said her goal in life is to help create job opportunities for the people in East … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Hopes to Create Opportunities in East Africa
Fresh Faces: First-Year Aims to Cast a Spell on Young Readers
Photos Courtesy of Taryn Navia Bookworm Taryn Navia sits before her expansive bookshelves in her bedroom. One of her most beloved books, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, is housed among many others. First-year Taryn Navia said she discovered her love for books when she first read J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series in third grade. This love has … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Aims to Cast a Spell on Young Readers
Fresh Faces: First-Year Sings His Happiness
Photo courtesy of Tylin Jarrett Incoming Wave Tylin Jarrett poses in front of his high school after returning from a music field trip. It was not until his junior year that he realized music was his passion. The summer of 2019 was filled with many changes for first-year Tylin Jarrett. "Last summer was a huge turning point for me," Jarrett said. As a junior in high … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Sings His Happiness
