Jair Hernandez, a 2013 graduate from Goshen, came to Goshen College to study public relations. Jair knew that as a liberal arts college just a few blocks from his home, Goshen College offered a little bit of everything. “I wasn’t sure what to study,” Jair said. “At first I thought…
Sarah Lerch, a 2012 graduate from Spring Valley, New York, studied chemistry and biology. While at Goshen College, she had the opportunity to study alongside graduate students and professors in lab settings. Sarah first heard about Goshen from the people she trusts most: her family. If two generations before her…
Thanks to Goshen College’s friendly community and the chance to play volleyball and basketball, Jaime found her niche at GC. Why did you choose Goshen? I chose Goshen because I wanted to play sports. I made great friends, found a good program to study and realized that being close to…
Hillary Harder, a music and Spanish double major from Wichita, Kansas, is a musician, peacemaker, ministry leader and lover of teatime and one-on-one talks. She graduated in 2015. Why Goshen College? Hillary is the daughter of two pastors, but music was her primary motivation when it came to picking…
Stefan Baumgartner, a music and sociology double major from Goshen, believes in social justice. Before graduating in 2015, he found that GC also shares his drive for open conversation. Why did you choose Goshen College? I grew up going to Silverwood Mennonite Church in Goshen and I felt a…
Henry Stewart graduated from Goshen College in 2014 with a music and biochemistry double major. As a student, he was known for playing the accordion, writing award-winning music compositions and as an academic star. Why Goshen College? As a scientist and a musician, Henry wanted all aspects of…
Tavo Parral, a 2013 graduate, came to Goshen College to be a teacher. But while he was here, he was also a first generation college student, a basketball player, a leader in the dorm and a peacemaker. I grew up in San Antonio, Texas and my mother was a single…
Thomas Leonard is an environmental science graduate from Columbus, Ohio. He enjoys watching comedies (“Anchorman” is his favorite), cheering for the Buckeyes and listening to the Lumineers and Macklemore. Why did you choose Goshen College? Growing up Mennonite, I knew that Goshen was always a good option just because of the…
Niles Graber Alvarez, from Goshen, and Hans Weaver, from from New Holland, Pennsylvania, graduated with business degrees. The two entrepreneurs started the business Menno Tea…all while they lived in the dorms! Hans and Niles grew up in Mennonite homes where they learned values of living simply and sustainably, working hard,…
While Tim Landes was studying art at GC, he was already making a name for himself in the local community. His environmentally friendly sculpture design was seen in galleries both on campus and across town. After he graduated from high school, Tim volunteered for a year of service in Albuquerque,…
