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
Her smile, infectious laugh, and goofy personality are traits by which many on campus best remember Grace Goblirsch. As an aspiring Health Fitness major, Grace excelled both in the pool, as a member of the Gustavus Swim and Dive team and in the classroom. After being diagnosed with leukemia last December in the middle of her sophomore year, there was no question as to whether … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Grace Goblirsch
As Senior Scandinavian Studies and Political Science major Annalise Dobbelstein prepared to leave her home of 11 months in Göteborg, Sweden, she reflected on taking a gap year before coming to Gustavus. During those months, she had grown accustomed to the language, immersed herself in the culture, and made countless friends and connections. Although she was nervous to transition into a new way of life … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Annalise Dobbelstein
At the age of 3, Senior Pia Richardson envisioned herself as a farmer in a purple tractor. Growing up in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota, she began to value her individuality and develop a strong sense of passion in academics. Searching for colleges, the vision of the girl in the purple tractor was soon replaced when she discovered her future at Gustavus. “The … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Pia Richardson
Ascending to altitude, Senior Zack Gardner wrestled with an emotional paradox. Despite the sudden chill down his spine and the resounding, “why am I doing this” in his mind, his demeanor on the outside seemed to be calm. As the instructor opened the right hand door, the earth loomed. The ominous countdown was all Zack could hear over the roaring of the plane’s engine. On … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Zack Gardner
