As seniors at Alma College, we know: We have given a lot of ourselves to this place.
We’ve spent a lot of late nights studying when we could have been sleeping. We’ve consumed way too much caffeine in order to stay up for those late nights. We’ve devoted ourselves physically; in the weight room, on the court, on the field, and elsewhere. We’ve worked hard on our relationships in res halls, fraternities and sororities, student organizations and more.
We’ve earned those degrees we’re about to receive. That’s for sure.
But we know something else, too. This place has given us a lot.
We’ve had opportunities to meet new people, learn new things and go new places. We’ve expressed ourselves through performances, art and the written word. We’ve met mentors who will be with us for the rest of our lives.
We really appreciate that. And we’ll never forget it.
With that in mind, we asked members of the Class of 2024, “What one thing will you miss most about Alma College?” Here’s what they told us:
Student life
Abigail Zerbe
Greek life has been a huge part of my college experience!
Alivia Giles
The Almanian student newspaper.
Lily Brown
The friends I made through Chapel.
Mackayla Pirie
I’m going to miss my sorority, Gamma Phi Beta.
Jon Beerbower
My brothers in Delta Gamma Tau.
Maria Vostrizansky
I’m going to miss being a part of the Model UN team.
Danielle Ries
The Kiltie Marching Band and concert band. We’ve grown super-close.
Isabelle Conn
The sisters in my sorority, Alpha Xi Delta. They are some of the best family I’ve ever had.
Luc Lawson
My fraternity, Delta Gamma Tau.
Alexa Dekorte
The iGEM team.
Academics
Brooke Nysen
I’ll miss Dr. Yates and the entire education department.
Payne Pace
I’m going to miss Dr. Borrello.
Faron Grossman
Borrello. One word. Legend.
Autumn Rath
The English and philosophy departments: Dr. Selmon, Dr. Vivian, Dr. Chen, Dr. Dora-Laskey, Dr. von Wallmenich, Dr. Porter, Dr. Campbell, Dr. Harr … there are more that I’m forgetting …
Jailyn Gonzales
Dr. Borrello.
Vincent Johnson
I’m going to miss Clack and the sense of community it provides.
Hallie Weaver
My advisor, Dr. Blazek. She helped get me to where I am today.
Noah Janssen
I’m going to miss the IPHS faculty.
Abbey Short
My advisor, Dr. Gorton. He has left the college now, but he was wonderful when he was here.
Abigale Thorsen
The faculty in the psychology department.
Athletics
Josiah Murphy
William Vernier
The wrestling team.
Taylor Sas
Being with my teammates on women’s basketball.
Samantha Peterson
My teammates on lacrosse.
Joseph Gonzales
I’m going to miss competing on the track and field team.
Nolan Boffman
The weight room.
De’Quan Powell
The camaraderie of my friends and being on the basketball court.
Ella Lavey
Dalron Gray
I’m going to miss Coach Fletcher Roberts and the Sherman weight room.
Olivia Bunce
My lacrosse team — I’ve been playing for 12 years now.
Life at Alma
Charly Sommers
The community.
Cassie Mullings
The atmosphere and my friends.
Walker Michaels
Seeing my friends every day.
Brenna Smith
The small campus size and being close to everyone I know.
Kelli Harbin
The community.
Gene Huskey IV
Living on campus with my friends and being close with everyone.
Anthony Spears
Having my friends so close by.
Kennedy Mullen
My friends.
Jerome Roberson
The relationships on campus.
Elli Howard
The close-knit community.
Benji Schall
I’ll miss living in my small house with my close friends.
Madison Carter
My friends.
Caleb Schuring
My roommates.
Sandra Voskoboynikova
I’m going to miss the community — being a part of a group that has been so friendly and provided me with so much.
Elizabeth Vredevelt
The friends and community.
Alexis John
My friends!
Colton Chovanec
The family atmosphere.
Megan Hope
Knowing everyone on campus. I love how close-knit the community is.
Carina Andrews
My friends and the community.
Andrew Ludden
The community.
Peyton Triplette
How close everything and everybody are together.
Alaina Frye
Having all my people in one place.
Matt Arrigoni
The people.
Ella Bright
The people.
Faith Bell
The friends I made here.
Miranda Patterson
The small community.
Rachel Kostrzewa
My friends.
Elizabeth Card
The welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
Andrew Gulick
I’m going to miss the friends I made.
Weston Hirvela
The sense of community at the college. The small campus really helped build connections.
Autry Clark
Seeing my friends every day.
Matthew Hanson
Being able to see my friends every day.
Mackenzie Harwood
My friends and the community that is here.
Noah Festerling
Seeing everybody everyday.
Darcy Daenzer
Seeing my friends every day.
Other things!
Angela Mish
The bagpipes.
Morgan Henson
Going to football games!
Allyson Ehlert
The travel opportunities.
Finn Knotts
Downtown Alma.
Chloe Koupal
The squirrels!
Yuhao Guo
Breaks!
Are you ready for commencement? Visit alma.edu for all the information you need to know before April 20, 2024.
