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This Week in Photos: End-of-Semester Moments

Yvonne Gay

A dancer’s white ruffled dress glides in the air as a setting sun bounces off the grass and rhythmic bare feet. Nearby, students and members of the Oberlin community find comfortable spaces and watch intensely as other performers take a turn on the grassy stage. This end-of-the semester showcase serves as inspiration for this week’s photo series.

A girl twirls around in a ruffled dress in front of an outdoor audience.

Who is Abby Aresty?

Yvonne Gay

One might expect a technical director and lecturer in the TIMARA department to have a related interest in sound, but did you know that Abby Aresty wore a traffic cone on her head in her preschool class photo? Learn more about Aresty in this installment of Who Am I?

A portrait of a young teacher wearing a sweater.

Who is Brittnei Sherrod?

Yvonne Gay

After serving as assistant director of admissions and coordinator of multicultural recruitment in the Oberlin College Office of Admissions, Brittnei Sherrod ’11 has joined the Bonner Center for Community-Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Research team. Find out how her experiences as an Oberlinian and alum helped cultivate her passion for civic engagement in this installment of Who Am I?

A portrait of a woman with long braids leaning against a wall.

Who is Justin Younker?

Yvonne Gay

A typical day for Justin Younker is never typical. That's why he considers serving as assistant attorney at Oberlin College a dream job. Find out  more about Younker in this installment of Who Am I?

A portrait of a man wearing a suit and tie.