Summer 2024 Issue
Past Issues
Path to McMartin’s Dreams Led Him Home
Athletics
Jeff McMartin ’90, Central College head football coach, returned to his alma mater aiming to inspire both athletic excellence and a love for learning among his players.
Story By: Larry Happel ’81
July 12, 2024
A Family of Singers
Mark Putnam, Central College president, highlights the sense of community and tradition at Central within the A Cappella Choir.
Story By: Mark Putnam
July 12, 2024
Best Seat in the House
Larry Happel ’81 reflects on his 45-year tenure with Central College as athletics communications director and the memorable moments and people who made a job the fulfilling career for which he’s grateful.
Story By: Larry Happel ’81
July 12, 2024 | 4 Comments
For a Lifetime
Choosing a college is a journey. Through relationships and connections, advice, support and more, Central College educates students and their families to help make the decision as clear and as easy as possible.
Story By: Brittany Carlson Prokupek ’16 | Photos By: CJ Bonifer
July 12, 2024
A Lifetime Membership
Jeremy ’97 and Laura Bach Olson ’93 are committed to giving back. Their passion for Central encapsulates their connection to the college, embodying what it means to be Forever Dutch®.
Story By: Brittany Carlson Prokupek ’16
July 12, 2024
Standing On the Shoulders of Giants
Home for more than 40 years, Jim Zaffiro, professor of political science, shares his perspective on his accomplished career at Central College.
Story By: Jim Zaffiro
July 12, 2024 | 2 Comments
Cheers to Student Scholarships
Forever Dutch® Lager is more than a beer: It’s a commitment to Central College students. With 15% of sales donated to the Journey Scholarship Fund, every sip supports educational opportunities and allows students to pursue their dreams.
Story By: Erin Kamp | Photos By: CJ Bonifer
July 12, 2024
Newsnotes Summer 2024
Class Notes
The ’50s Donald Bruggink ’51 and the late Eugene Heideman ’51 published “The Canons of Dort: God’s Freedom, Justice, and Persistence.” Written by Heideman and edited by Bruggink, the publication can be purchased from Amazon and several other stores. Wes Harmelink ’56 celebrated his 90th birthday in January at his home with wife Nancy, their […]
July 12, 2024
Dreams, Expectations and Hopes
A post high-school journey for students with intellectual disabilities can be rewarding at Central College.
Story By: Jeanette Budding
July 12, 2024
Hoo-Rah Day 2024
The eighth annual Hoo-Rah Day brought the Central College family together, providing an opportunity to showcase passion for our community, dedication to lifelong learning and desire to uplift the next generation.
July 12, 2024
Scholarship Celebration 2024
The 24th annual Scholarship Celebration Dinner brought together a room full of people who share a love for Central College. Building connections among alumni, donors, students and parents bridges a network of people eager to support future generations of the Central family.
July 12, 2024