EDUCATION / PERSONAL LIFE

Steven Schappell

991 East Maple Street

Palmyra, PA 17078

Phone: (717) 368-0919

Geneva College is a private, four-year comprehensive Christian college of the arts, sciences, and professional studies. A campus of 55 acres, Geneva is located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, which is 35 miles northwest of Pittsburgh.

Geneva College′s mission is student-focused, emphasizing Christ, comprehensive education, and service to God and neighbor. This is consistent with the college′s charter, bylaws and Foundational Concepts of Christian Education, as well as Geneva′s historic motto, Pro Christo et Patria (For Christ and Country).

Attended: 1984-1988

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Broadcast Communications, Minor in Public Relations

Activities:

Geneva College Marching Band
Sunday Night Fellowship,-Lighting and Sound
Freshman Orientation Proctor
A/V Coordinator for Chapels and Convocations
Worked in the Library and A/V Department
Worked at the college radio station

Accomplishments:

Video Yearbook: A visual companion to the printed yearbook. Co-Founder. Editor and Writer Junior year. Editor in Chief Senior Year. Producer, Videographer both years.

(Click the link below to watch the 1987 Video Yearbook on YouTube)

Co-Founder, Weekly News Program: Created with my roommate, we worked with Communication Major students to create and then broadcast a weekly college new program around campus

Homecoming/Admissions Videos: Created videos from our annual Homecoming event for us in the admissions office for recruiting

Show Producer/On Air Talent-WGEV: Produced and hosted (3) weekly radio programs: Mid Day Mondays with Steve, The Weekend Drive, and The Men (3 Hour evening show)

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HOBBIES / VOLUNTEER COMMITMENTS

Outside of work, I enjoy a variety of hobbies, volunteer commitments, and family life. Maintaining a healthy balance is key to enjoying time at work and home.

Hobbies

Amusement parks and roller coasters (history of, and visiting parks), Marvel Comics, TV and Movies, Science Fiction (Star Wars, Star Trek, and general Sci-Fi), Restoring and staining furniture, Interior and Exterior painting, writing, and music

Volunteer Work (Previous)

CPYSC Soccer Club: Created annual Soccer Blast Program guide, Vice President of soccer club, Team Manger U-9 thru U-11 Girls Soccer Team

Gravel Hill UMC: Vacation Bible School Group Leader, planned annual church picnic for (4) years, Co-leader for Men’s Fraternity, Sunday Greeter, Group Leader-Celebrate Recovery for (5) years), Community Day volunteer, Fall 5-K Race volunteer, Isaiah Group (deliver meals, volunteer at Central Pennsylvania Food Bank)

Palmyra HS: Marching Band Chaperone since 2017, Chaperone Coordinator (2018-2019) Videographer (2017-2019)

Volunteer Work (Current)

Executive Board Member: Adams Community Association (HOA)

Encounter Church of Palmyra: Decorating Committee, Participate in Men’s Growth Group (Iron Men)

Celebrate Recovery-LCBC Church, Manheim: Lesson team member, Newcomers 101 Leader, Small Group Leader

WJTL: Christian Radio Station in Manheim: Volunteer for concerts and special events sponsored by the station, Volunteer for annual Kids Cookie Fest program