Grace Applegate

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2024 Award: Jo Merwin Scholarship
Major: Music, English 
Hometown: Sherwood, OR
Extracurricular activities: I enjoy painting, reading, writing, and playing music with others.  

More about Grace 

Future plans:

I aspire to become an English professor, dedicated to teaching writing. My dreams involve embracing a lifelong journey of learning and playing music with the people I love and admire.

How has your major contributed to your professional or personal development?

My music major has helped cultivate my critical thinking skills, instilled discipline, emphasized teamwork, and encouraged courage and vulnerability in the musical circles I've been fortunate enough to play in.

What has been your proudest or most significant accomplishment during your Gonzaga career?

Throughout my time at Gonzaga, my most notable achievement so far has been maintaining meaningful friendships with the amazing individuals in my circle and being able to pursue the subjects I am passionate about.