PELLA, IA (05/29/2015)(readMedia)-- The following local students graduated May 16 from Central College.
Allison Garman of Bettendorf graduated with a degree in sociology.
Brittany Hinton of Davenport graduated with a degree in exercise science.
Alicia Huegel of Bettendorf graduated with a degree in elementary education.
Ashlyn Huegel of Bettendorf graduated with a degree in integrated studies.
Megan Querry of Bettendorf graduated with a degree in psychology.
Nathan Thiessen of Davenport graduated with a degree in music.
Lauren Weber of Muscatine graduated with a degree in English.
Garrett Young of Muscatine graduated with a degree in exercise science.
These students were among 263 who completed degrees in 36 majors. Central's class of 2015 came from 18 states, including Florida, California, Arizona, Washington, Colorado, Ohio, New Jersey and Michigan.
Brian Peterson, professor of economics, served as class dean for this class of students since 2012 and gave a special address at baccalaureate. "I marvel at the ability of our graduates to accomplish as much as they have," he said. "I wonder when they sleep! I wish them all success after Central, and that they never forget that, as much as they think Central has helped them grow, they have helped Central grow as well."
At commencement, seniors also presented their class gift: the renovation of Maytag Student Center's outdoor patio. The patio was not included in a recent $3.125 million renovation of Maytag Student Center, but it is attached to the new campus restaurant Fred's, one of the most popular gathering spots. The class gift will help create a multi-faceted gathering place that complements recent indoor upgrades and makes the patio ideal for students to gather for live music events, studying or connecting with classmates outdoors.
Founded in 1853, Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, residential four-year liberal arts college known for its academic rigor and strength in global experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), sustainability education, athletics success and tradition, and leadership and service. Central continues to value its long-standing relationship with the Reformed Church in America that began in 1916. The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the Iowa Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just two minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.
