While Senior Management Major Jon Schmidt has been predominantly involved on campus in his previous three years and one semester at Gustavus, his participation and presence here this semester has been largely abated. Among Jon’s activities at Gustavus, he has played basketball, club volleyball, club ultimate Frisbee, co-founded the Gustavus Disc Golf Club, played drums in the Proclaim band, acted in a one-act play last … Continue reading Jon Schmidt — Monkey junkie
Renee Guittar laughs all the time. “If anyone wanted to be the most caring, adorable, loving, genuine person, they should talk to Renee Guittar,” Junior Elementary Education Major Ashley Neaton said. Perhaps it’s the wide, bright smile, the memorable laughter or the incredible amount of purple belongings she owns that makes people want to get to know her. But once they meet Renee, they understand … Continue reading Renee Guittar — Dancing Queen
Picture this: you’re walking around campus seeing people, considering the lilies of the field, and you realize you’re Senior English Major Jordan Walker. How good is life? The sun is shining, your beard is red, your pants have the stylistic flair of the artist formerly known as Prince, what more do you need? Nothing. You’re Jordan Walker. And that’s pretty “cussin’” fly. Jordan is not … Continue reading Jordan Walker — The king of sassafras
Communication Studies Major Lydia Benge Briggs is a ball of energy. She exudes it from the moment you see her. Luckily, she has found a number of outlets for her energy, including LineUs Improv Comedy Troupe, Choir of Christ Chapel, Gustie Greeters and the theatre department. Lydia’s energy has also been recognized as a wonderful tool for creating great friendships. “Watching Lydia interact with her … Continue reading Lydia Benge Briggs
Professor of Music Douglas Nimmo, most commonly referred to as Nimmo, is, in a word, passionate. Whether he is conducting or instructing, it is clear that he loves what he does. “I often say, ‘Together is good,’ and at Gustavus it’s about music and life for me. I can’t separate my music teaching endeavors from life. It’s all wrapped up,” Nimmo said. It is clear … Continue reading Finding Nimmo
Four years of varsity soccer, Student Athlete Advisory Board (SAAB), Gustie buddies, Study Buddies, the Elders program, Senior Class Legacy Committee, Chemistry Tutor and Teaching Assistant; this long list consists of all the things Senior Chemistry Major Chelsea Bayer has been involved in during her three and a half years here at Gustavus. However, Chelsea, a Rogers, Minn. native, has not only participated in but … Continue reading Paging Dr. Bayer!
Tyler Grey is most recognizable to the Gustavus community as number 3 on the Men’s Basketball team. This junior Management Major and basketball wingman has been playing for Gustavus for the past three years. He has played basketball for the majority of his life. “I guess I’ve been playing for my whole life. I got my first tiny tykes basketball hoop for Christmas when I … Continue reading A slam dunk for Gustavus
Michael Morimoto has already made a strong first impression at Gustavus. “He’s one of the nicest, most involved and most unique people I’ve ever met,” First-year Amy Prasad, one of his high school friends, said. He is a “renaissance man” and among the ranks of the most promising First-year students. Michael, a Bloomington native and Gustavus First-year, has many interests and talents that range from … Continue reading Michael Morimoto – Starting out fresh
It’s a well known fact that Gustavus students have a strong dedication to involvement, both up on the hill and in the greater community as well. Emma Strand is no exception to this characterization. The senior communication studies major, who hails from Woodbury, Minn. has been actively involved both on campus and off ever since the beginning of her student career as a Gustie. Although … Continue reading Emma Strand – Student involvement at new heights
First-year Rob Ward is someone to keep your eye on … in the best way of course. Rob is extremely involved in the theatrical performing arts, and his interest in pursuing a theatre major was an influential factor in his choosing Gustavus. The Illinois native from the Chicago suburbs grew up watching classic films, picking up on the voices and carrying out imitations of the … Continue reading Rob Ward – Not an act
