Senior Spotlight: Henry Smith

Favorite Subject: Studio Art

Favorite book read at WA: Notes From the Tilt-a-Whirl

Favorite WA tradition: Protocol

What advice or encouragement would you give to younger students at Westminster? Westminster was a struggle for me, but it is through that struggle that God has shown me beauty and love. So don’t give up, the struggle is worth the reward. In a painting, without the darkness, there is no context for the depth of light.

Senior Thesis Title:  Are we only victims?

Senior Thesis Statement: Victimhood Culture is a major issue in modern society and will negatively affect the view of the self, others, and the common good and this corrosive mindset can be fixed through restoring the value of honor, dignity, and respect.

Brief Description of Senior Thesis: I address the problem of victimhood culture and the need to get out of the victimhood narrative.

Post Graduation Plans: To study business at Baylor University.

Favorite Bible Verse:  “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:2-4)

Prayer Request: Pray that I will stay true to Christ through college and that I will realize how blessed I am to have spent 13 years surrounded by my family and friends.

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