Senior Statement: Philip Krabill

Philip Krabill is an incredibly kind and dedicated leader. He has really come into his role as a team leader this season, and all of this flows out of his kindness and understanding for others. Philip has the heart of a listener, a problem solver, a mediator. He loves to hear all sides and take them in. He often has a kind word of understanding for someone that the rest of us are struggling to understand. This is the type of leader we love to follow.

And Philip has followed that up with great effort. Throughout the offseason this past year, he has wanted become a contributing member of the varsity. So he has taken lessons, opened up the courts, and played tons of tennis. When you watch Philip play, it’s obvious that the work he has put in and the listening that he has done really have given him an excellent tennis game.

Philip is also really fun to coach. When I come to the fence to talk with him he is frequently smiling. He always jogs over to quickly discuss the match with me. But my favorite thing that Philip does is that when we finish talking, he always says, “Thanks coach.” It’s not that he needs to thank me, but it is such an expression of who he is. Thankful, grateful, always looking to improve. This is also the type of leader we love to follow.

He’s also just fun in general. This summer at tennis camp, he was voted tennis team member with the best smile. He laughed the rest of the week as we pointed out his great smile each time he laughed. We also named a stretch after him, which he laughed at as well. This team appreciates him, and that’s because he is the type of leader we all love to follow. He is kind. Dedicated. Understanding. Hard working. Thankful. Fun.

I am grateful for who Philip is, and that he has shared his high school years with our team.

Romans 12:9-18
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn
with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.