Central College Athletics

Kurby Vowels
Class of 2023
Waverly, Iowa

Why did you chose Central?

I choose Central because of the facilities which have gotten even better since I got here and the environment Centrals campus creates.

Favorite professor and why?

Professor Stavros because he created a fun environment to learn in, and he let us have fun with a mini hoop to answer questions.

You’re majoring in business management because?

I really enjoy sports and want to try and be involved in the business side of either basketball or baseball in the future.

Besides athletics, what else are you involved in on campus?

I work on campus at Kuyper with desk jobs and having the opportunity to work different sporting events. I am also in intramurals with my team, The Red Stags, getting second place in basketball. 

Who are your go-to musical artists?

I don’t have one specific go-to artist, rather a collection of a couple go-to songs by different artists. 

How has attending Central and playing a sport impacted your life?

It has allowed me to grow as a person, and create new opportunities I wouldn’t have had before. 

Artist you’d pay the most money to see in concert?

Elvis because I grew up listening to his music with my family.

Will you ever wash your hat?

No, hats are supposed to get dirty. 

If you could speak another language, which would it be and why?

Spanish because I believe it would be the most beneficial for me in the future. 

Which teammate is most likely to win on Survivor?

Chase Martin

 Favorite TV Show?

Probably The Office but I really enjoy Brooklyn 99 as well. 

What’s it like to play for Coach Klunder?

It’s great! I have had the opportunity to play for him most of my life. I got to play under his system all the way up through high school and now get to in college. I really enjoy the environment he can create, and how he is always pushing players to get the best out of us. He is also very personable and helps me with any problems on or off the field.

What’s your favorite part about being a member of the baseball team at Central College?

My teammates! It is always fun to hangout with anyone and really fun when we get to go on trips to places like Florida and have the opportunity to play hide and seek, watch new shows together, and grocery shop together. 

What do you hope to be doing 10 years from now?

Working for an MLB or NBA team with a house and a very nice car, along with the biggest TV/sports entertainment center I can have

Favorite food from Central Market?

CTO Brisket Quesadillas or the chili sauce quesadillas.

Bucket list?

Go to all 30 MLB stadiums with Paige, Skydive, Get an AB in college, Work for a professional organization, Go to all 50 states, Win the lottery