Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number
Southern Belle, redefined. Going back to college as an adult is not an easy choice. But for Connie Stillinger ’14 it was, by far, one of the best decisions she’s …
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Dr. Mirko Hall, A Musicking Man
Mu•sic•king (def.): any activity associated with music, such as composing, rehearsing, practicing, listening, dancing and critiquing Whether dishing up antics to engage his classroom or playing a video clip to …
Forensic Scientist for California Crime Lab: Jessica Simmons Jordan ’04
It wouldn’t take a forensic scientist to determine that Jessica Simmons Jordan ’04 has figured out the formula for success. But if it did, Jessica would be qualified. Jordan graduated …
Blending Music, Literature, and Latin American Culture: Sarah Finley ’08
Voice performance major and Nisbet Honors student Sarah Finley ’08 took advantage of faculty-mentored research at Converse to tie together her diverse passions in music, literature, and Latin American culture. She …
Accolades abound for Susan Wines ’08
Susan Wines ’08 graduated with a Bachelors of Music in Instrumental Music Education from Converse. She now teaches Band & Strings at Ralph Chandler Middle School in Simpsonville, SC and …
Ashleigh Sieradzki: Prepared for Teaching Career
Ashleigh Sieradzki ’10 received her Bachelors of Music in Music Education at Converse and is now teaching elementary music and middle school band at the Sterling School for gifted elementary …
Inspired by Converse Faculty, Alumna Earns PhD and Becomes Psychology Professor
While pursuing both a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology here at Converse, Elizabeth Powell Dunaway ‘10 was also working on several integrative research …
I Love Paris in the Springtime…
A trip to Paris is undoubtedly an extraordinary experience. But a visit to Paris in the springtime? Incomparable. The trees and flowers shake off their winter coats, as Parisians make …
Laurie Peebles ’10 Launches New Music Therapy Program for Cancer Patients
Laurie Peebles ’10 has accomplished more in the five years since she graduated than many do in decades. A certified Neurologic Music Therapist and past Curriculum Director for The George …