Thursday, February 12, 2015

Spirit of the Week: Gracie Hopkins


Gracie Hopkins
Hometown: San Antonio, Tx
Major: Bilingual Elementary School Education
Fall '14 Weenie

Where is the next place you would like to travel? 
The next place I would like to travel to is any Spanish speaking country! Fortunately, I’m going to Mexico for Spring Break for a mission trip with my church! I’m super excited because I am trying to become fluent in Spanish and this will give me the opportunity to practice the language while serving Christ by building houses for local citizen of Reynosa, Mexico! Traveling means a lot to me, therefore I take any opportunity I can to visit a new place, meet new people, and understand their culture. I am fascinated with Spanish language and customs, and I can’t wait for the day that I get my own classroom of first or second grade bilingual students!

Which historical figure would you most want to meet?
Without a doubt, I would definitely want to meet Mother Teresa. There are few words gracious enough to describe such an inspiring and momentous woman. Her dedication to faith, her acceptance of her doubts, and her never-ending dedication to the Lord’s call compare to no other. She inspires me to find something I am passionate about and to stop at nothing to help others. Her selflessness and love for her brothers and sisters in Christ encourages me to be more like her everyday.

What is your favorite memory from Spirits?
I have so many great memories in Spirits, but one of my favorites has to be Initiation Dinner and Initiation Brunch! That was a point in the semester where I could look around all the girls in my weenie class and realize that I truly love each of them and that they accepted me for exactly who I am. I knew that in just one semester I grew up a lot and became incredibly close to those who had once been strangers. I’m so excited to spend the next few years with them by my side! Fall Fourteen Forever!

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