Student Spotlight: Kavalsky conquers clubs
John Dunphy
Issue date: 11/20/03 Section: Life!
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Whether you’ve seen him rocking out at the piano, dressed as a mule at your favorite sporting event or just riding his scooter around Parents Plaza, Ryan Kavalsky ’05 has made his presence known.
Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Kavalsky says that attending the College hadn’t even crossed his mind until his mother brought it up as a suggestion. “It was pretty,” reflected Kavalsky on his first visit. “I didn't think I’d make it [be admitted], but it’s taught me to work hard. Really, really hard.”
As a junior, Kavalsky has already accomplished more than most people do throughout their entire college experience. By the time he was a sophomore, he had already founded the Computer Science Club, Geek Week (a tournament that pits the clubs of the College against each other as opposed to just the members of Greek life) and S.E.V.E.N, Students Exploring Very Exciting News, a religious organization.
He also attends Bible studies and is an active member of the Campus Christian Fellowship and the Muhlenberg Activities Council, in addition to also performing his own concerts and being a campus delegate. A recent activity that he feels has begun to open doors is preaching.
As a Computer Science major with a double minor in Business Administration and Religion, Kavalsky has a very busy academic schedule, but he always finds time to devote to his other activities. “I’m involved because I love it.”
Claiming to only receive four to five hours of sleep a night, this student is proof that one can never do too much. He has also taken two courses in applied music theory. Classical guitar was able to teach him to go beyond simply reading music and develop his own style.
Kavalsky treats his undying energy and thirst for performance as a gift, and he feels that it’s his duty to share his talents. “I love playing, and I understand that it’s a gift that I’ve been given.” What adds to his generous quality is the fact that he is also incredibly modest.
When asked how it is he accomplishes so much, Kavalsky simply smiled and said, “The task before me is never as big as the strength behind me.”
Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Kavalsky says that attending the College hadn’t even crossed his mind until his mother brought it up as a suggestion. “It was pretty,” reflected Kavalsky on his first visit. “I didn't think I’d make it [be admitted], but it’s taught me to work hard. Really, really hard.”
As a junior, Kavalsky has already accomplished more than most people do throughout their entire college experience. By the time he was a sophomore, he had already founded the Computer Science Club, Geek Week (a tournament that pits the clubs of the College against each other as opposed to just the members of Greek life) and S.E.V.E.N, Students Exploring Very Exciting News, a religious organization.
He also attends Bible studies and is an active member of the Campus Christian Fellowship and the Muhlenberg Activities Council, in addition to also performing his own concerts and being a campus delegate. A recent activity that he feels has begun to open doors is preaching.
As a Computer Science major with a double minor in Business Administration and Religion, Kavalsky has a very busy academic schedule, but he always finds time to devote to his other activities. “I’m involved because I love it.”
Claiming to only receive four to five hours of sleep a night, this student is proof that one can never do too much. He has also taken two courses in applied music theory. Classical guitar was able to teach him to go beyond simply reading music and develop his own style.
Kavalsky treats his undying energy and thirst for performance as a gift, and he feels that it’s his duty to share his talents. “I love playing, and I understand that it’s a gift that I’ve been given.” What adds to his generous quality is the fact that he is also incredibly modest.
When asked how it is he accomplishes so much, Kavalsky simply smiled and said, “The task before me is never as big as the strength behind me.”