Over the past four years senior Gebby Keny has worked to make a significant impact on Haverford’s track and cross-country programs, as well as give back to the Haverford community. An anthropology major and film studies minor, Gebby has cultivated his interests in such a way that have allowed him to utilize his unique skill sets and passions for the service of others.
For the past two summers Gebby has been the recipient of a Center for Peace and Global Citizenship grant, working at a film school in Kibera, Kenya, after his sophomore year, and working in Pittsburgh after his junior year to develop a feature length documentary film about a couple who survived the Holocaust.
Gebby began his service to the community early in his career at Haverford.
Following his freshmen year, Gebby served as an Honor Code Orienteer as well as the JSAAPP co-head. From these positions Gebby was able to help prepare underclassmen to better enjoy their Haverford experience. In addition, Gebby has been a three-sport varsity athlete since his freshmen year.
Balancing these interests and activities may seem daunting, but Gebby attributes his ability to manage these commitments to his athletic experience at Haverford. “While running is undoubtedly a significant part of my life, I have grown to understand it as only one dimension of my rich experience here at Haverford. Without my routine and without the support of my teammates, however, none of the extra-curricular things I do are possible. It’s all interconnected.”
The NCAA and Centennial Conference have honored Gebby’s academic and athletic efforts. A two-time U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association all-academic individual (2012, 2013), Gebby also received all-American honors his junior year for his efforts in contributing to a distance medley relay team that finished fourth at the 2013 Division III indoor track & field national meet. Gebby has received all-conference honors four times over the past three-years and his exemplary performances, both on and off the track, have made him a recognizable personality on Haverford’s campus.
Gebby continues giving back to the community, working as a Senior Interviewer and an anthropology TA. Gebby’s presence and constant service has been a valuable addition to the Haverford environment.
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– Adam Morollo ’14