by Rachel McMaster “I say hey, wave to the world, this is my day…this is my time, I’m going to shine.” For singer/songwriter Aaron Young ’12, the lyrics from his first single, “Say Hey,” become more applicable every day. Since graduating from Hesston and returning to his hometown of Kansas City, Mo., Young has brushed […]
Music and Peace My interests in music and peace began as a child. I was born in Colombia where there has been armed conflict for more than 50 years. My parents are missionaries in Ecuador, and I often helped in their work, witnessing elements that help create a peaceful society. My father taught me how […]
Parents: Mersim and Arta Xhari Major: History Choosing Hesston I attended high school at Lezhë Academic Center, a school financed by Virginia Mennonite Missions with both Albanian teachers and American volunteer teachers. One of my teachers, Lisa Mast ’02, told me about Hesston. I wanted to come to the United States for college because I […]
by Andrew Sharp ’99 When Hesston College women’s soccer coach Bryan Kehr recruited midfielder Chihiro Hikita ’13 (Hokuto, Japan), he correctly assumed he’d added an unmistakable talent and instant scoring threat. Hikita didn’t disappoint in the fall of 2011, leading Hesston to a then program-best seven wins. What Kehr didn’t realize is that Hikita was […]
by Matt Lehman ’09 Get any group of Hesston alumni together, and you’ll get to hear stories – trips to Druber’s and Newell’s, mod activities, pranks played and more. Just recently, a friend of mine who didn’t attend Hesston remarked that he’s never met a Hesston alumnus who wasn’t passionate about the school and their […]
Institutional scholarships are vital to the 99 percent of Hesston College students who receive institutional aid. These scholarships are awarded to students who have particular interests, qualifications or financial need. The following scholarships have been added to the list of endowed scholarships since fall of 2013. The Marion and Buetta (Wyse) Bontrager Scholarship Marion Bontrager […]
Enrollment sees increase in new students Official fall enrollment numbers show a marked increase in new students for 2014-15. The college welcomed 237 new students, an increase of 10 percent from last year. Total enrollment for the year is 428 students from 33 states and 12 countries. Kansas students make up 46 percent of the […]
Hesston College received a $1 million gift in support of student scholarships and a future capital campaign project from longtime supporters Doug ’62 and Connie Dorsing of Fruitland, Idaho. The Dorsings have designated $250,000 for an endowed scholarship fund. Hesston College will not use any part of the gift for annual operating expenses, rather, administrators […]
by Emily Kauffman ’16 The campus and local communities have a new place to go for quiet contemplation or prayer with the completion of Hesston College’s prayer labyrinth. Candles lit the path as the labyrinth was dedicated Oct. 30. Bible and ministry faculty member Michele (Schrock) ’81 Hershberger led participants through the labyrinth in prayer […]
Volleyball demonstrates competitive spirit The Hesston College volleyball team battled many challenging teams this season under the guidance of fourth-year coach Jessica Cleveland ’06, and came away with a strong winning record of 21-8. Cleveland assembled a talented and athletic roster for the 2014 season that proved it could compete with the region’s best teams, […]
How have your college experiences and classes transformed your worldview? Jenna VonBargen ’16, Baldwin City, Kan. — “Already my college experience has changed my perspective on the world because I have been exposed to so many different kinds of people. I have been fortunate to interact with students from all over the world, all walks […]
We are blessed to have a wonderful variety of students on our campus each year. They come from different states and countries, different faith and cultural backgrounds, and are at different stages of life. Rather than place these students into groups (Mennonite, Baptist, Midwest, non-traditional) we try to understand and honor each person’s unique story. […]
Nelson Kilmer – 46 years Nelson Kilmer is known among the Hesston College community for his gentle and passionate approach to teaching. Students and alumni know of his passion for solar energy, and many have worked on solar power projects under his tutelage and expertise. But Kilmer’s vast knowledge encompasses much more than the physics […]
Marion Bontrager ’57 is more drawn to cities than rural areas, and he enjoys a variety of experiences and interactions. Though Hesston, Kan., is not an urban setting, Hesston College offered the right balance of variety and continuity for a 40-year career that marked its end in May. Bontrager’s influence on the way Hesston College […]
