Meet Central Alumni

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More Than a Label

Leo Bird '14 is a live storyteller who uses original artwork as a visual aid. With pictures drawn from his Central College experiences, he tells stories about fitting in, building talent, character and autism.

Shawn Vande Kieft ’21 outside Pella Corporation where he works as a product engineer.

Dreams Have No Deadlines

After 15 years in the workforce, Shawn Vande Kieft ’21 learned it’s never too late to follow your dreams.

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This Feels Like Home

Home is often a place where people are free to discover who they are and dream about who they want to be. Central College was that place for David ’87 and Cathy Snyders Gray ’88 — and their four children — who all describe Central as “home.”

Jake Suggett ’20 in London

A Fire for Football on the Gridiron Overseas

Jake Suggett ’20 extended his football career in graduate school for the University of West England.

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Cheery Traveler

John Lucas ’92 loved his study abroad experiences at Central College so much that he made a career out of it. And now he’s advising his alma mater on its new off-campus experiences.

Don De Waard ’82 on the sidelines of a Central Dutch football game

The Mayor and the Coach

A love of football and Pella helped Don De Waard ’82 tackle challenges and build a winning playbook for Central.

NASA Commander Raja Chari aboard the International Space Station

Space Station Central

Central College was joined live from the International Space Station by NASA Commander Raja Chari. Check out the historic live event, which was streamed via the Central Dutch Network.

Sam Moss '18 posing beside the Geisler Library street piano at Central College.

In Full Bloom

A full-time musician and entrepreneur, Sam Moss ’18 continues to make a name for herself in the music industry.

Glenda Henle Van Wyk ’02 and Lilly the Corgi posing outside Van Wyk Veterinary Clinic in Pella.

Making Dreams a Reality

Glenda Henle Van Wyk ’02 is a firm believer in the human-animal bond. With the help of family and friends, Van Wyk is living her dream of owning her own veterinary clinic.

Sinikka Wainionpaa Waugh ’96

The Authentic Leader

Sinikka Wainionpaa Waugh ’96 is paving the way for the next generation of entrepreneurs — and it all started at Central.

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