For the majority of Gustavus students the question “Where are you from?” is simple. It’s something they can answer quickly, without hesitation. For Senior Adwoa Afreh, it is the opposite. She was born in Ghana and lived there until the age of eleven, when she and her family moved to Chicago. “I call two places home . . . Chicago and Ghana. I can’t say … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Adwoa Afreh
There are many student leaders at Gustavus Adolphus College. Among them are Hayden Goldstein and Matt Timmons, the newly elected Student Senate Co-Presidents, two juniors who are both widely involved in campus life. Hayden, a computer science and financial economics double major, is from Waukee, Iowa. After getting accepted to Gustavus, he said it “just felt like the right fit.” He is a member of … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Hayden Goldstein and Matt Timmons
Senior Political Science and Communication Studies Major Stephanie Swanson has used her four years at Gustavus to develop her passion of absorbing cultures, deepen her involvement in the Gustavus community, and show off her bubbly personality. Stephanie grew up in Grand Forks, ND with a family that encouraged her college pursuit. Drawn to the personable community and great food, Stephanie chose Gustavus. She has given … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Stephanie Swanson
Growing up in Houston, Texas, Mark Zorrilla has traveled a long way to be a part of Gustavus, but it has definitely been worth the distance from home. Mark has made his two and a half years at Gustavus a meaningful experience for himself and those around him. He first came to Gustavus because of the science programs, and soon found they were just some … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Mark Zorrilla
As a history major from Appleton, Wisconsin, Sophomore Sam Panzer would appear to be a typical college student. However, this is far from the case. Sam is an engaging, innovative student working towards strengthening the community at Gustavus. Since his first day at Gustavus, Sam has stood out from the rest. Sam’s advisor and former First Term Seminar Professor Greg Kaster immediately noticed his potential. … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Sam Panzer
First-year Deborah Witherspoon has made quite the impression in her first months’ time at Gustavus. When Deb visited the college, she was happy to see the strength of the performing arts programs. After moving from Fremont, Cali., Deb became heavily involved in theatre, and is currently working on her third play. Deb first entered the Gustavus theatre scene with this fall’s production of The Trojan … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Deborah Witherspoon
Gustavus students are known for a wide variety of interests. Extensively involved in both music and theater, Andrew Kendall is an example of a Gustie going above and beyond to pursue his passions. After coming to Gustavus from St. Cloud, Minn, Andrew worked hard to be a part of his field of interest: music. He auditioned and became a member of both the Gustavus Choir … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Andrew Kendall
As a fourth generation Gustie, Senior Kelsey Abele knew she would be attending Gustavus since the minute her family told her she wouldn’t be allowed at Thanksgiving if she broke the string of family that had wandered the college throughout the ages. “I applied to other schools but I always knew I’d come here,” Kelsey said. “And I love it here. People toss around the word … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Kelsey Abele
Senior Cameron Clause stood at the starting line of his final heptathlon event in the national indoor track and field meet. Exhausted from the first six events he had already finished, his mind was calculative. He thought only of the strategy in running this last race. As the gun sounded, he took off, only to realize that within the first 50 meters his shoe had … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Cameron Clause
Poised with a relaxed smile, Junior Nate McNab sat back in his chair as he reflected on his experience at Gustavus Adolphus College. With a laugh and a shrug, he admitted that once sheltered and innocent, his former self would be genuinely surprised to meet present Nate. “My former self would not be as open minded as I am now,” Nate said. “My former self … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Nate McNab
