This issue of Hesston College Today celebrates the contributions of those who have come to Hesston College from a variety of cultural backgrounds. This diversity, which we celebrated during Homecoming in September, is part of our history and has become even more prominent in recent years. Our current student population includes students from 12 countries […]
by Marathana Prothro and Dave Osborne Ac64, ’66 It only takes one conversation with Sadi Othman ’93 to recognize the secret to his success. He’s intelligent, diplomatic and charming with just the right blend of confidence and humility. Othman, now a vice president of the investment firm North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH), doesn’t recall […]
by Quinn Katherineberg ’15 It’s not uncommon for some students to experience culture shock when they arrive on the Hesston College campus. Usually they are international students and occasionally students new to the Mennonite culture, not American Mennonites like Lisa Guedea ’81 Carreño (Goshen, Ind.). Carreño chose to start at Hesston because she wanted to […]
by Rachel McMaster “I say hey, wave to the world, this is my day…this is my time, I’m going to shine.” For singer/songwriter Aaron Young ’12, the lyrics from his first single, “Say Hey,” become more applicable every day. Since graduating from Hesston and returning to his hometown of Kansas City, Mo., Young has brushed […]
Music and Peace My interests in music and peace began as a child. I was born in Colombia where there has been armed conflict for more than 50 years. My parents are missionaries in Ecuador, and I often helped in their work, witnessing elements that help create a peaceful society. My father taught me how […]
Parents: Mersim and Arta Xhari Major: History Choosing Hesston I attended high school at Lezhë Academic Center, a school financed by Virginia Mennonite Missions with both Albanian teachers and American volunteer teachers. One of my teachers, Lisa Mast ’02, told me about Hesston. I wanted to come to the United States for college because I […]
by Andrew Sharp ’99 When Hesston College women’s soccer coach Bryan Kehr recruited midfielder Chihiro Hikita ’13 (Hokuto, Japan), he correctly assumed he’d added an unmistakable talent and instant scoring threat. Hikita didn’t disappoint in the fall of 2011, leading Hesston to a then program-best seven wins. What Kehr didn’t realize is that Hikita was […]
by Matt Lehman ’09 Get any group of Hesston alumni together, and you’ll get to hear stories – trips to Druber’s and Newell’s, mod activities, pranks played and more. Just recently, a friend of mine who didn’t attend Hesston remarked that he’s never met a Hesston alumnus who wasn’t passionate about the school and their […]
Institutional scholarships are vital to the 99 percent of Hesston College students who receive institutional aid. These scholarships are awarded to students who have particular interests, qualifications or financial need. The following scholarships have been added to the list of endowed scholarships since fall of 2013. The Marion and Buetta (Wyse) Bontrager Scholarship Marion Bontrager […]
Enrollment sees increase in new students Official fall enrollment numbers show a marked increase in new students for 2014-15. The college welcomed 237 new students, an increase of 10 percent from last year. Total enrollment for the year is 428 students from 33 states and 12 countries. Kansas students make up 46 percent of the […]
Hesston College received a $1 million gift in support of student scholarships and a future capital campaign project from longtime supporters Doug ’62 and Connie Dorsing of Fruitland, Idaho. The Dorsings have designated $250,000 for an endowed scholarship fund. Hesston College will not use any part of the gift for annual operating expenses, rather, administrators […]
by Emily Kauffman ’16 The campus and local communities have a new place to go for quiet contemplation or prayer with the completion of Hesston College’s prayer labyrinth. Candles lit the path as the labyrinth was dedicated Oct. 30. Bible and ministry faculty member Michele (Schrock) ’81 Hershberger led participants through the labyrinth in prayer […]
Volleyball demonstrates competitive spirit The Hesston College volleyball team battled many challenging teams this season under the guidance of fourth-year coach Jessica Cleveland ’06, and came away with a strong winning record of 21-8. Cleveland assembled a talented and athletic roster for the 2014 season that proved it could compete with the region’s best teams, […]
How have your college experiences and classes transformed your worldview? Jenna VonBargen ’16, Baldwin City, Kan. — “Already my college experience has changed my perspective on the world because I have been exposed to so many different kinds of people. I have been fortunate to interact with students from all over the world, all walks […]
