Junior
Bettendorf, Iowa
Why did you chose Central?
During my college search my dad convinced me to look at Central because of some family history. My grandpa was a teacher and coach here, a some of my uncles came here as well, in fact the volleyball MVP award is named after my uncle Jamie who was a coach here as well. But when I came on a visit none of that factored in, because I fell in love with the campus myself, I loved the small class sizes, and I had a great time with the guys on the cross country team. Pella is close enough to home but far enough away where I can feel independent, and is a community that I love being a part of.
Favorite professor and why?
Three way tie between Benedict, Zaffiro, and GIS-Master Anya Butt. I love the subjects they teach and they all have a strong passion for what they teach and educating their students.
Who are your go-to musical artists ?
The Story so Far, The Wonder Years, Trophy Eyes, Movements, Kanye, Drake, Iron and Wine, and Lorde
You’re majoring in Biology & Environmental Studies (Science) because?
I care a lot about protection of the environment and love learning about how to live more sustainably. I’d like to work in conservation with my degree, ideally something public like with the DNR or Corps of Engineers.
Most miles you’ve ever ran in one day?
21.5
Chore you absolutely hate doing
Being around Preston Kizer.
If you could win the lottery, what's the first thing you would do?
Keep enough to pay off school, travel, then spoil my family.
What’s the weirdest nickname you’ve ever had?
A lot of people, even some strangers on campus, call me Captain, I’ve been given some others by the cross country guys that I probably shouldn’t say.
What was the happiest moment in your life?
That’s a profound question.
What animal best represents you and why?
Jellyfish; go with the flow.
Favorite TV Show
Wilfred, Elijah Wood is my favorite actor.
What’s one thing people might not know about Coach Dunham?
He’s a bit of a drone fanatic, sometimes he’ll fly them overhead and film our workouts.
What’s your favorite part about being a member of Central cross country?
My teammates are some of my best friends and the most supportive people in the world in everything that I do. Also I get to hangout with that cool kid Taylor Donner every day.
“Ten years from now I’ll…”
Be Captain Planet, more or less
Favorite food from Central Market
Spinach artichoke dip quesadillas or pasta bar
Bucket list
Travel a lot, especially places that don’t primarily speak English, go to Antarctica, scale a mountain, scuba, paraglide/handglide/wingsuit glide, live in a large-ish city (Boston, Denver, Seattle, or Portland sized), basically anything to broaden my horizons and get out of my comfort zone.
