HPU’s largest cohort of 1,470 new students represents a wide variety of academic achievement, service, backgrounds, cultures and geographic locations. Below is a snapshot of a student whose already-polished communication skills will continue to develop throughout her time at HPU.
Name: Maggie Shaffer
High school attended: Battle Mountain High School in Vail, Colo.
Accomplishments: At the recent Speech and Debate District Tournament, Shaffer competed and placed 1st in the national qualifiers and 2nd in the Duo Interpretation, earning her a spot to compete for more than $200,000 in scholarships at the National Tournament. Shaffer was also was a varsity choir member, theater member and national honor society public relations officer during her high school career.
Major: Undeclared
Why you chose HPU: “I chose HPU because it felt like i was joining a great big family! I knew that I would be able to become the best version of myself at High Point University.”
What you’re looking forward to at HPU: “I’m looking forward to meeting new people and taking advantage of all of High Point’s awesome opportunities and resources!”