Jul 25, 2025

-Mary (Honey) Mathieu ’27

Each semester, Trinity’s Education Department hosts the Educational Commissioning and Celebration. This special event recognizes the accomplishments of program completers. While surrounded by their family and friends, program completers are honored for their hard work, dedication, and achievements.

This group of students, according to Dr. Kelly Lenarz, Associate Professor of Education & Dean of Education, “developed the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to be effective teachers. They are servant-leaders, shaped by faith, resilient, and ready to make a difference in the teaching profession.”

Dr. Lenarz believes that Trinity’s Education Department stands out from other schools because “At Trinity, we do not just prepare teachers; we develop educators through a lens of vocational purpose. We do not just prepare teachers to teach students knowledge; we challenge them to ignite a fire in their students to want to learn. And we remind them that they are not alone—they are part of a community that prays for them and believes deeply in the transforming power of education.”

The summer and fall graduates were both celebrated at ceremonies during the semester recognizing the hard work and dedication to teaching.

Offering words of encouragement to graduates Dr. Lenarz stated:

“As you step into your role as educators, remember that your calling is both sacred and significant. You were not only trained to teach content or manage classrooms—you were formed to serve. So, as you move forward, stay grounded in your love for God, love for others, and love for the subject you teach. Let those loves guide how you foster growth, promote equity, and build relationships with your students and colleagues. Teaching is more than a career—it is a daily act of service and faithfulness. And remember, serving with excellence is not just about results—it is about reflection, continual growth, and the integrity with which you lead your classroom. You are equipped to create meaningful learning, adapt to diverse learners, use assessment to guide instruction, and model professionalism. The conceptual framework that guided your preparation now becomes the compass for your practice.”

 

Summer and Fall 2024 Graduates

Valentine Amy

Crubaugh Brenna

Aleman Jack

Scholma Kenneth

Kusturin Kimberly

Robert Carmody

Guadalupe Cruz

Brendan Devitto

Marla Gibson

Michael Hay

Allen Judge

Jacob Koepke

Majeda Makhamreh

Jasmine Mcdonald

Vanessa Melecio

Amy Miller

Rebecca Ortlund

Philip Partipilo

Anne Peters

Emma Rein

Jolie Robertson

Emma Sisk

Amanda Skwira

Declan Smyth

Montserrat Tovar

Rebeka Tovar

 

Spring 2025 Graduates

Vanessa Andringa

Gunnar Bettenhausen

Madelyn Bosch

Christopher Bowman

Katherine Bradley

Trevon Bush

Melanie Cabrales

Aracely Munoz Diaz

Ines Dombele

Ana Gomez

Emma Hennessy

Alexandria Hofman

Isabella Hull

Thomas Janas

Chloe Johnson

Carly Kaiser

Andrew Knoll

Emilie Lindgren

Kathleen Lorscheider

Camila Macias

Elainna Marquez

Roseli Martinez

Luke Newtoff

Jenna Panock

Jodi Powers

Joshua Ratliff

Abigail, Rhoda

Diana Saucedo

McKenzie Stennett

Lauren Strock

Kelly Tameling

Megan Tamminga

Angel Tellez

Delaney Weidenaar

Sarah Willis

Megan Wolfe

Abigail Wolterstorff

Faith Wyant


Trinity Christian College announces the upcoming transition of Dr. Leah Fulton, who will conclude her role as Vice President for Student Life on July 23rd, after making significant contributions during her time at the College. Following her departure from Trinity, Dr. Fulton will assume the position of Vice President of Programs at Chicago Scholars.

Vice President Leah FultonDr. Fulton joined Trinity in 2022 with an impressive background in higher education and research. Her doctoral research explored the history of Black women in doctoral education and the unique experiences of Black mothers pursuing doctoral studies. Additionally, her work in examining the experiences of students and adjunct faculty of color in leadership education has been instrumental in promoting a sense of belonging in higher education.

“On behalf of the entire Trinity community, I want to thank Dr. Fulton for three years of leadership at Trinity,” said Dr. Aaron Kuecker. “Leah’s deeply Christian vision, which animates her approach to human flourishing, to belonging, and to the broad range of work that shapes our students and institution, has been a gift. I feel privileged to have been able to work alongside Leah, learn from her, and watch her bring life to Trinity. I am excited for her new role at Chicago Scholars, and know that she will continue to make deep impact – all rooted in her core convictions. We look forward to being in partnership with her in her new role.”

Reflecting on this transition, Dr. Fulton shared, “The last three years at Trinity have been incredibly formative for me in my leadership journey. The shared ambitions between Trinity and Chicago Scholars to address higher education’s most pervasive challenges by centering student wellbeing and college success as a matter of economic justice make for meaningful connections and a sensible transition from one organization to the next.”

The Trinity community wishes Dr. Fulton success in her new leadership role with Chicago Scholars and looks forward to ongoing contributions and partnership between both institutions.

***

About Trinity Christian College

Trinity Christian College, based in Palos Heights, Ill., is an accredited Christian liberal arts college offering more than 70 programs through bachelor’s, master’s, and adult degree completion courses of study. Founded in 1959, the College is a community of Christian scholarship. The Transformative Colleges Initiative (TCI) at the College reimagines higher education by aligning students, businesses, and neighbors in mutually beneficial relationships. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Trinity among the Top Regional Colleges—Midwest and named a Top Value in the Midwest.

To learn more, visit trnty.edu.

***

About Chicago Scholars

Chicago Scholars is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit leadership development organization that empowers academically ambitious first-generation or low-income students to overcome systemic barriers to success in college and beyond while preparing the city’s businesses and organizations for the next generation of leaders. In addition to providing college access services, Chicago Scholars also provides its Scholars with opportunities for paid internships, career exploration, and economic mobility allowing them to grow into future city leaders.

To learn more, visit chicagoscholars.org

Trinity Christian College is pleased to announce that Tom Welsh will lead the Trolls‘ men’s and women’s volleyball programs as head coach beginning this fall.

Welsh brings 20 years of coaching experience to Palos Heights, most recently as the head women’s volleyball coach at Joliet Junior College (JJC) for the past two seasons. In his first season at JJC, the Wolves finished with an 18-15 overall record, which included a win over the defending NJCAA national champions.

Prior to his time in Joliet, Welsh served as head women’s volleyball coach at Morton College for two seasons, where he guided the Panthers to 13 victories in his first season, most by any first-year head coach in the program’s history, and a three-game improvement in conference play from the previous season.

Welsh also brings experience from the club level, having served as the Girls Club Director at 630 Volleyball in Lisle for two years. During his tenure, he developed the program and helped place numerous athletes on collegiate rosters. Welsh also served at various clubs previously, including Breaker Volleyball Club in Naperville and Prime Time Volleyball Club in Champaign.

Beyond his team’s successes on the court, Welsh has coached three valedictorians, and in his first year at Morton, he was the only program in the school and one of only three in the region to be named an Academic All-American team.

The Trolls’ women’s volleyball team kicks off the 2025 season next month, when they face Grand View (Iowa) and Avila (Mo.) on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Trinity Christian College is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Elim Christian Services to launch innovative and mutually beneficial Education programs that create a pipeline of employment at Elim and further Trinity’s commitment to alleviating loan debt and providing meaningful work experiences for students, through partnership with neighbors.

The Elim-sponsored degree programs for traditional and adult undergraduate students will provide financial sponsorship for two years of a student’s full-time enrollment at Trinity preceding graduation. Upon graduation, program students will commit to three years of full-time employment at Elim as a teacher.

These sponsored degree programs build upon Trinity and Elim’s tradition of collaboration. Elim supports children and adults with disabilities in leading their fullest lives. Trinity has joined that mission with a scholarship for Elim employees and by developing an accessible program of study for Elim employees called the Bloom program.

 ***

About Trinity Christian College

Trinity Christian College, based in Palos Heights, Ill., is an accredited Christian liberal arts college offering more than 70 programs through bachelor’s, master’s, and adult degree completion courses of study. Founded in 1959, the College is a community of Christian scholarship. The Transformative Colleges Initiative (TCI) at the College reimagines higher education by aligning students, businesses, and neighbors in mutually beneficial relationships. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Trinity among the Top Regional Colleges—Midwest and named a Top Value in the Midwest.

To learn more, visit trnty.edu.

***

About Elim Christian Services

Elim Christian Services’ vision is to see people with disabilities thriving in their communities. Elim is dedicated to equipping each student, adult participant, and our community partners to make this happen. Over 400 staff members serve children and adults on one of Elim’s two campuses (Crestwood and Orland Park, Illinois), while hundreds more benefit from our school consulting services through Elim Learning.

To learn more, visit elimcs.org.

Kathy Davis, Operations Manager for Business and Adult Business Programs at Trinity Christian College, has been named Staff Member of the Year for 2025, coinciding with her 19th anniversary at the college. Initially attracted to Trinity through a unique opportunity that blended her banking and education backgrounds, Kathy felt a divine calling to this career path. Starting as a part-time administrative assistant in the adult business program, she progressively advanced through various roles, ultimately becoming Operations Manager in 2016.

For Kathy, her role extends beyond the day-to-day duties; it’s about cultivating a community where students can discover their purpose. She communicates to students that their time at Trinity is significant and guided by God. “I want them to dig deep into their learnings, work hard, and utilize Trinity’s resources to reach their goals,” she emphasizes.

Her deep commitment has been recognized by colleagues, with one faculty member stating, “Kathy is an amazing co-worker and servant of the college. She LOVES Trinity’s students and wakes up each day eager to serve them.” Throughout her years, Kathy has witnessed countless students transform their lives, including one adult student who, after graduating, earned a promotion to manage over 200 employees, becoming the first in her family to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Kathy’s dedication has a lasting impact, evident in the heartfelt emails from graduates and celebratory events, such as weddings and graduations. Often seen as a “Trinity mom,” many students regard her as a mentor. One remarked, “Kathy Davis is the center of the Business Department. She’s a bright light to all students and staff… an amazing mentor who deserves this nomination.”

Her influence extends beyond academics; she sees her students grow into leaders in their communities and churches. In her farewell messages to graduating students, she expresses wishes for God’s blessings and encourages them to seek His guidance. Kathy Davis embodies the mission of Trinity, demonstrating unwavering dedication to her students and the greater community they aspire to impact.

– -Mary (Honey) Mathieu ’27

The Trinity community welcomed its newest cohort of first-year and transfer students during the annual Blueprints Weekend, held on June 20-21. Over the course of these two days, participants were immersed in a flurry of activities designed to ease their transition into campus life. They connected with their academic advisers, registered for Fall courses, forged new friendships, met their roommates, and began to explore their new home away from home. Blueprints 2025 was more than just an event; it was a joyful celebration filled with cherished memories that are sure to last a lifetime for the students and their families.

Attendees engaged in a variety of informational sessions tailored to explore major-specific programs and life as a student, whether living on campus or off. Current students shared their personal journeys, offering insights that highlighted the diverse facets of campus life. These panels were supplemented by the student favorite, lively icebreaker games and engaging activities, such as sidewalk chalking, spirited cornhole competitions, and a cozy movie night complete with popcorn, all carefully crafted to cultivate the spirit of fellowship and community among the students. Throughout the weekend, participants shared photos, capturing smiles and laughter, which became part of a heartwarming slideshow featuring these unforgettable moments.

Each year, Blueprints Weekend at Trinity Christian College serves as a beacon, bringing together the many vibrant members of Trinity’s community during the quieter summer months. This cherished campus tradition unites faculty, staff, students, and alumni in a hospitable welcome for the newest members. It’s an event where new friendships are formed, and new students, along with their families, truly feel valued as part of the College community. The beloved College mascot, the Troll, made an energetic appearance, playfully joining in photos with students and their families, adding to the sense of joy and belonging.

Wasco, the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement, expertly coordinated an enthusiastic team of student and alumni volunteers. This group of 19 dedicated Trinity students, comprising three recent alumni, worked tirelessly to ensure that new students and their families felt right at home. They mentored small groups, led worship services, played games, offered directions, answered questions, and infused the campus with the Troll spirit of excitement and joy. Hannah expressed her gratitude, stating, “I am so grateful for the student volunteers and all that they did to help us welcome our new Trolls to Trinity!”

As Blueprints Weekend came to a close, Trinity’s gratitude resonated deeply for everyone who played a role in welcoming the newest Trolls and their families. The community is filled with anticipation for the arrival of first-year and transfer students in the Fall, eager to see them flourish in their new home at Trinity Christian College.

      

        

 

-Liz Rudenga & Dr. Sharon Robbert, Emeritae Professors of Trinity Christian College

Here is a question for you. Which is larger:

30% of 2025 or 2025% of 30?

Before you spend too much time thinking, read about a special event that occurred in April 2025: Trinity hosted 7th and 8th-grade students from private schools for the 30th annual April Trinity Mathematics Triathlon. This year, 187 students from 17 schools in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin competed in the three events of the Mathematics Triathlon, bringing the total number of students who participated in a Triathlon event to 9,427.

The Triathlon event was started in 1994 by mathematics professors Dr. Dave Klanderman (1989 – 2019) and Dr. Sharon Robbert (1993 – 2023) with the assistance of adjunct mathematics faculty members Laura Davis (Trinity class of 1990) and Debbie Knot, and the registrar Ron Oosting, who also taught mathematics courses for Trinity. These lovers of mathematics wanted to provide an experience for middle school students that acknowledged their mathematics interest and achievement and kept children excited about learning more mathematics. To achieve this goal, the team decided to distribute lots of prizes to as many children as possible.

The design of that first competition turned out to be a successful formula: three mathematics events (acknowledging Trinity’s name) that promoted different aspects of the way mathematics is done. The first event is an individual test without calculators. The second event is a team test where students collaborate in groups of 3 or 4 to try to solve questions with calculators. And the final event is a 6-minute relay event, where all students from a single school take turns to solve mathematics questions lightning fast. The early year mantra of “the pencil is the baton” gave way to a safer hand tag in later years for the relay event. Trinity students helped to facilitate the events from the start. For all events, the questions are distributed across NCTM Mathematics Content and Process Standards. You can try your hand at the November 2024 Grades 3-6 and April 2025 Grades 7-8 competition events here.

To be able to distribute prizes after the relay event was complete meant that the Triathlon event design had to include some way of entertaining the children while the grading team checked tests and ranked schools. The “half-time” events designed by Dr. Robbert, Dr. Elizabeth DeWitt (2018 – 2025), Prof. Debbie Knot (2022 – present), and Trinity students ranged from events that mimicked popular culture (The Amazing Math Race or Minute to Math It), utilized math-themed games (Qwirkle, Life-size Connect Four) to constructive activities where students built a giant Sierpinski Tetrahedron out of paper Trinity-themed hexaflexagons or a domino design of the Trinity Troll (see images below). Current Trinity math faculty member Prof. Deborah Knot says “I have had the unique privilege of being a cog in the planning of the Triathlon, seeing my own children participate in the Triathlon, being a junior high teacher and sending kids to the Triathlon, and being a mathematics education professor and seeing my students benefit from participating in running the Triathlon. I could not have imagined when this event began the many positive synergies that it would create for the larger Trinity community. It is always good to advance mathematics, but it also fostered community between the Christian schools and gave students an opportunity to celebrate the gifts that God gave them. It has been a great 30 plus years!”

Constructed Tetrahedral Fractal, April 2019 (See banquet table for scale of object)

Trinity Student Volunteers and a Dice Troll, November 2024

The success of the initial events led to gradual expansions. The best expansion was involving current Trinity students in designing competition materials and games. Other expansions included the design of a Mathematics Triathlon event for children in grades 3-6 in November 2003 (by Dr. Klanderman and Dr. Mary Webster Moore) and seven years of Travelling Mathematics Triathlons from 2002 to 2015, where Trinity math students and faculty travelled to other midwestern states to host events in local schools. Other modifications included an automation of grading records using Microsoft Excel designed by mathematics professor Dr. Mandi Maxwell (2005 – 2019), remote event participation by Skype and Zoom for Trinity alumni who started teaching positions in states far from Illinois (Utah, California, Washington, Pennsylvania, and Florida), and running parallel events in Illinois and Michigan simultaneously. The largest events served more than 300 students in a single day.

One participant in that first 1994 event was Dr. Evan VanderZee, who later earned mathematics and computer science degrees at Trinity (2003) and a Ph.D. in applied mathematics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2010). Dr. VanderZee fondly remembers that first event and his participation as a student assistant during his years as a Trinity student. He says, “Trinity’s math Triathlon and other mathematics competitions that I have participated in over the years have been a fun way to sharpen my problem-solving skills and to share the joy of mathematics with others.”

Another person with multilayered experiences with the Mathematics Triathlon is Trinity alumnae Mrs. Julia Keep (Trinity class of 2011). Mrs. Keep, who has been employed as a Math Triathlon Coordinator from 2019 to the present, participated as a middle school student in 2002, assisted in planning and implementing Triathlon events as a Trinity student, and participated remotely as a teacher with her own students from Pennsylvania and in person with students from Calvin Christian, before joining the planning team. Mrs. Keep says, “Trinity’s Math Triathlon leaves a legacy of rich mathematics and Christian community. Each event has brought people together to have a lot of fun playing with subject matter that I care deeply about. It’s been a blessing to get to experience the Triathlon on so many levels, and I’m forever grateful to the math faculty for building such an impactful event and connecting so many people to it.”

Trinity students—math majors, minors, and future teachers enrolled in math courses—shared in the excitement as they created materials for the event. Dr. Liz Rudenga, who was provost from 2000 to 2014, recalls their thoughtful planning, high energy, and genuine enthusiasm. The event itself brought together a diverse group of students and professors for a meaningful and purposeful experience.

Dr. Dave Klanderman, who now teaches mathematics at Calvin University, has this favorite memory of Trinity Triathlon events. “I especially enjoyed the Traveling Triathlon Interims. Our students did all the design work for the event and performed a variety of roles during each event. My main job was driving the van (and occasionally challenging the students to a game of Scrabble).” Dr. Mandi Maxwell (2005 – 2019), who now teaches mathematics at Taylor University, also has fond memories of Trinity Triathlon events. She says, “Whether it be the January Triathlons in Michigan and Wisconsin, or the annual Math Triathlon events hosted on campus each spring, these opportunities to witness and promote students’ enthusiasm and engagement with math were highlights of my Trinity experience. I loved the balance between the challenge of the individual event, the collaboration of the team event, and the sheer pandemonium of the relay, not to mention the creativity of various ‘halftime’ math activities and the joy of the concluding awards ceremony. Math is meant to be engaged and enjoyed, and the Trinity Math Triathlon enabled so many students to experience just that.” Dr. Sharon Robbert, who retired from teaching mathematics at Trinity in 2023, remembers how difficult it was to balance the desire for including interesting mathematics questions with ones that the children would be able to solve. “We decided that we were successful in the balance if the average number of correct responses hovered between 10 and 12 out of 20 on the individual test and if at least one student solved every problem posed. I’d say we accomplished this about 60% of the time. We just loved those zinger problems to push the students too much.”

Fun facts about the Triathlon:

  1. The names used in the Triathlon problems are taken from the Trinity students who helped to design the tests.
  2. Two schools participated in every Triathlon event that Trinity hosted locally: Calvin Christian School (South Holland, IL) and Timothy Christian School (Elmhurst, IL).
  3. Between 1994 and 2025, in addition to over 1200 student volunteers, ten math, education and computer science Trinity faculty members helped to implement the Trinity Mathematics Triathlon: Dr. Beth DeWitt, Prof. Susan Donovan (Class of 2001), Prof. Christine Henle, Dr. Dave Klanderman, Prof. Debbie Knot, Dr. Mandi Maxwell, Dr. Jeff Nyhoff, Dr. Sharon Robbert, and Dr. Lee VanGroningen (class of 2004), and Dr. Mary Webster Moore.
  4. The smallest group to participate was a group of four homeschool students in 2016.
  5. The Trinity Mathematics Triathlon has had at least one event every year since 1994, except during the COVID-19 pandemic. The total number of Trinity Mathematics Triathlon events to date is 66.
  6. In all the Triathlon events combined, Trinity graders scored more than 23,000 problems on the individual and team events. Every problem is checked twice.
  7. The number of students who received a perfect score on an individual test is fewer than 10.
  8. Klanderman and Dr. Robbert know this: “There is no sabbatical break from the Math Triathlon.”
  9. At least 36 math majors and minors at Trinity were alumni of one or more Trinity Math Triathlons.
  10. The total number of different Triathlon logos is three.

Original Logo (by an Art & Design Student)

2013 Logo (by Art Major Kevin Synoga, class of 2015)

2022 Logo (by Math/CS major Alexis Langellier, class of 2022)

 

 

 

 

 

In this story, there are several special numbers:

    1. 2025 is a perfect square (452 = 2025), a product of two squares (52 x 92), a product of three squares (52 x 32 x 32), and the sum of the first 9 cubes (13 + 23 + . . . + 83 + 93).
    2. Both 1994 and 9487 are the products of two primes: 1994 = 2 x 997 and 9487 = 11 x 857
    3. 30 is a semiperfect number since 30 = 5 + 10 + 15 and 5, 10, and 15 all divide evenly into 30.
    4. The number of tetrahedra that make up the 2019 Tetrahedral fractal construction is 1024 = 210. The official name of the figure is a Sierpinski Tetrahedron or a Tetrix.

Many thanks to the many creative colleagues who worked so hard over the years to provide this experience and lifelong memories for so many K-12 students. We celebrate this program and look forward to future iterations of this in the years to come.

The answer: the two values are the same (607.5). Multiplication is commutative.

This year marked the 40th anniversary of Trinity’s first graduating class in Nursing. To celebrate this milestone Trinity’s Alumni Nursing Association (TANA) invited the Class of 1985 to return to campus for a reunion that included participating in Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Of the 19 alums, 11 attended along with two of their nursing professors. The day began with a lunch, followed by a tour of the nursing department’s simulation and skills lab. Alums then gathered in the Ozinga Chapel Auditorium for the Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Following the presentation of the pins to the class of 2025, the class of 1985 was introduced by TANA president, Amy Nagelkirk, and invited to stand behind the new graduates for a prayer of blessing led by a founding member of the department, Professor Emeritus, Dr. Lois Roelofs.

Inspired by that blessing, 2025 graduates, alums of the class of 1985, and guests joined in singing the chorus of “Lead Me, Guide Me”. To watch this powerful moment, click to minute 42:30 on the playback bar in the video linked here.

“Returning to campus was a delightful experience, and I was thrilled to be reunited with former classmates from Trinity’s first graduating class of nurses. It is hard to believe that 40 years have passed since our graduation. The luncheon provided a lovely opportunity for us to reconnect, and the tour of the new nursing lab, conducted by Dr. Sarah Gouwens, was particularly meaningful. The nursing lab has grown and changed remarkably over the last 40 years. What a blessing to see the simulation patients that can be programmed for real-life patient experiences. Participating in the laying of hands ceremony and prayer for the nursing graduates of 2025 was a true honor. May our hands be instruments of peace, support, hope, and reassurance. God’s provision of necessary individuals and resources enabled the successful launch of this program, and He continues to guide and sustain it.” – Deb VanderWoude ’85 

Please reach out to Trinity’s Alumni Nursing Association at tana@trnty.edu with interest in organizing a class reunion, ideas for future nursing alumni events or to support the nursing department through volunteering or giving.

The Dean’s List is Trinity Christian College’s highest academic honor. Congratulations to all our traditional undergraduate students and adult programs students who met this distinction for the Spring 2025.

Traditional Undergraduate

Traditional undergraduate students who attend Trinity full-time and earned a 3.5-grade point average earned this honor:

Leyann Abdelfattah

Ameen Abohamda

Andrea Acosta

NanaOye AdansiOfori

Ismael Aguero

Erick Aguirre

Tiago Alfieri

Aala AlGoare

Selina AlHalaseh

Ayed Alhijazin

Adolfo Alvarez

Aileen Alvarez

Rebeca Amador

Carvell Anderson

Vanessa Andringa

Demario Angarita

Mikayla Araiza

Andrew Ardon

Alysia Arias

Lorena Arnett

Alexander Avila

Moriah Avila

Anneka Baggech

Cora Ballinger

Jaylee Banks

Alexis Bartz

Trevor Behling

Roderick Bell

Coletin Berger

Annika Biel

Sophia Biscan

Ali Bizati

Brooklyn Blanton

Lily Bobek

Madelyn Boogerd

Madelyn Bosch

Hannah Boundy

Katherine Bradley

Micah Brockhouse

Jacob Brouwer

Michael Brouwer

Abigail Brumbaugh

Alana Buchanan

Delaney Bullington

Hailey Burke

Hannah Burke

Jessica Byrdak

Samuel Cain

Angelina Calvillo

Nikolas Campobasso

Murillo CamposCosta

Jorieliss Caraballo

Anya Carbajal

Tiffani Carlsen

Eduardo Carrillodiaz

Filippo Ceolini

Carter Chaney

Yiidum CharlesWiwa

Madison Cheney

Rody Choghari

Giorgos Christodoulou

Alyssa Cintron

James Coan

Lainey Conway

Zachary Coppin

Owen Corbly

Guilherme Correia

Henrique Correia

Alex Costa

Grace Culver

Michael Czeszewski

Conner Dargan

Erik Daubman

Brittony Davis

Cole Deardorff

Andrew DeBlecourt

Madison deGraaf

Mallory deGraaf

Love Delfin

Hannah Delgado

Miah Delgado

Joshua DeYoung

Aimee Diaz

Karina DiMambro

Magen Dinkha

Ines Dombele

Nicholas Donelan

Kerwens Dorcine

Kevin Driscoll

Zachary Drobitsch

Justin Egan

Paige Eighner

Kienon Eirhart

Ivan Emde

Kevin Enriquez

Amen Essay

Andria Ewalt

Maite Farin

Elisai Fernandez

Jaelyn Fleener

Jordyn Fleener

Casey Folkerts

Nadia Foushi

Anna Galicia

Ashley Garcia

Daniel GarciaCabrales

Natalia GaritaMalm

Nerea Genc

Laila Gibson

Carey Gidron

Ryan Gierhahn

Vitor Gondim

Jacklyn Grant

Mia Graske

Garrett Greene

Emily Guevara

Cydney Guillaume

Aalyssa Gunn

Chase Hadley

Kera Hampton

Jackson Hannah

Anthony Hansen

Kaitlyn Harland

Madison Harland

Alana Harlow

Andrew Haro

Kaitlyn Hasenfang

Zita Hatke

Emily Hawkins

Tristin Heidinger

Abigail Heneveld

Christopher Henthorn

Dale Herman

Florence Hernandez

David HernandezZamorano

Rebecca Herrera

Joseph Hidalgo

Caden Hill

Abigail Hodge

Abigail Hoekzema

Alexandria Hofman

Abigail Hogan

Benson Holleman

Nyla Huddleston

Jenna Hughes

Isabella Hull

Quinton Hunter

Pierre Husbands

Brian Huttner

Benjamin Jamrozik

Sara Janke

Nora Johnson

Ella Johnston

Hattie Johnston

Luke Jones

Pedro Jorge

Ariadna Juarez

Ameera Judeh

Carly Kaiser

Joao Kamijo

Elise Kamphuis

Daniella Kamps

Taylor Keiran

Marshay Kellum

Autumn Kendrick

Alejo KeticogluKieltyka

Arnez Kilgore

GunHa Kim

Hannah King

Malia Kits

Zoe Klaus

Jeremiah Klompien

Parker Knight

Angelina Kolamneo

Kamryn Koontz

Anthony Kowalski

John Kveck

Samuel Kwan

Halie LaGrange

Rene Lampos

Amanda Larson

Naomi Laureti

Paige Leatherwood

Josiah Lenarz

Alexis Lenting

Emma Lenting

Emilie Lindgren

Mackenzie Ling

Madison Ling

Gustavo Lodetti

Brady Loerop

Sylvia Loew

Joao Lopes

Ashley Lopez

Jasmine Lopez

Kathleen Lorscheider

Vincent Losito

Leena Lugo

Galen Luhur

Emma Luther

Andrzej Machaj

Christopher Madrid

Lilliana Magana

Jade Maldonado

Josue Manishimwe

Robert Markey

Dominick Marshall

Miliana Martens

Samantha Martinez

Carlos MartinRamirez

Lucas Martins

Guillermo MateCabello

Aitor Mateo

Mary Mathieu

Brodie Mayberry

Zandra Mcghee

Hope McIntosh

Naomi McIntosh

Logan McKendrick

Kennedy McMurray

Reily McTeague

Logan Meixner

Andrew Meldrim

Joel Melidona

Jaclyn Meyer

Grace Michalski

Alec Miller

Gabrielle Mitchell

Alessia Miulli

Caden Monen

Preston Moore

Edwin Moral

Daniel Moro

Emma Moro

Nicholas Morrison

Iritisen Muhammad

Njoki Mukuria

Karina Mulder

Ulysses Munoz

Mia Musick

Patricio Navarro

Sarah Negron

Sarah Neighbors

Minh Nguyen

Samuel Nonhof

Brynne Noordermeer

Harold Nwosu

Daniel OConnor

Lucas Oliveira

Jake Olkiewicz

Samirah Omosanya

Olivia Oostema

Leslee Ordonez

Ethan Oros

Jasmine Orozco

Jacqui Orr

Lauryn Packard

Grace Painter

Geovanni Palazzolo

Jenna Panock

Ethan Peacock

Jocelyn Pelaez

Ivan Perez

Raul Perez

Elyssa Peters

Ognjen Petkovic

Matteo Petrongelli

Joshua Pilgrim

Asaph PradodeMeloFigueiredo

Eliana Price

Mia Querciagrossa

Robert Radunz

Daniel Rago

Katelina Rantisi

Lydia Rascher

Joshua Ratliff

Austin Risser

Mackenzie Ritsema

Keila Rivera

Gianna Rizzone

Matthew Rodriguez

Brooke Rohead

Luke Rotman

Hailey SabidoGarcia

Demetrios Sacha

Andrea Salgado

Daniel Salgado

Jude Sanchez

Tea Sandoval

Stephanie SangabrielRivera

Kyli Santostefano

Vinicios Sartorello

Belle Schiermeyer

Julia Schipma

Trenton Schlukebir

Ean Schultz

Hannah Schuringa

Abigail Scott

Zakary Scott

Jayla Seals

Aiden Sears

Ricardo Serpa

Valeria Servan

Madison Seymour

Samuel Shinsato

Sarah Shinsato

Kylie Simmons

Adeline Smerica

Joshua Smith

Kyla Smith

Tanner Sobkoviak

Emily Soriaga

Bianca Sotelo

Jacob Spaulding

Silas Spaulding

Daniel Staskunas

Paige Stefanek

Lauren Strock

Logan Strutz

Samantha Stulga

Kaitlin Sullivan

Seneca SupanLobrono

Nicole Susnis

Kelly Tameling

Megan Tamminga

Izaak Tanis

Sviatoslav Tarasov

Kyran Thurmond

Emily Timmer

Katie Timmer

Yanis Toinard

Simona Tomczak

Hannah Torres

Rafael Torres

Michelle Urribarri

Summer Uysaloglu

Miranda Vail

Camelia Vanciu

Danielle VanderSchaaf

Renee VanderTuig

Matthew Vanderveen

Cooper Vandonselaar

Christina Varnas

Zoe Vaselakos

Alexa Velazquez

Adriana Veliz

Grace Wallace

Jonathan Ward

Allison Webb

Sean Weber

Haley Wedster

Delaney Weidenaar

Daniel Whaley

Evan Whaley

Andrew Wicker

Anika Wicker

Grace Wieneke

Deja Williams

Jadon Williams

Darcie Willis

Samantha Wind

Megan Wolfe

Justin Wolters

Abigail Wolterstorff

Drew Woolley

Omar Wright

Faith Wyant

Lauryn Yonker

Ashley Yonkman

Audrey Yonkman

Ricardo Zamora

Michael Zelko

Belen Zuno

Adult Undergraduate

Adult Studies students who have earned a 3.8 grade point average for the semester merit this distinction. Congratulations to the students who have achieved this status:

Christopher Bowman

Araceli Correa

Alex Ditzler

Jennifer EscaleraAraujo

Christina Esparza

Christina Ghoubrial

Ana Gomez

Pearl Gonzalez

Karolina Grela

Nayeli Guzman

Cheryl Hajewski

Jennifer Hauser

Samuel Hernandez

Gina Kapusta

Andrew Knoll

Cori Leal

Emilie Lesniak

Roseli Martinez

Ashley McDonald

Brenda Medina

Aracely Munoz

Luke Newtoff

Yolunda Pearson

Nahsherah Pelt

Jodi Powers

Ana SanchezSosa

Diana Saucedo

Samantha Solis

McKenzie Stennett

Samantha Strock

Brittany Sullivan

Adrianna Valentino

Noah Venhuizen

Sarah Willis

-Mary (Honey) Mathieu ’27

Trinity student Bianca Sotelo ’25, a communications and theater major, has been using her gifts in a co-op placement with The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. As a production intern, Sotelo completed tasks such as welcoming guests, setting up snacks, maintaining the stage area, caring for, gathering, and cleaning props. She worked three hours on weekdays and four to five hours on weekends until tech week, when she started working twelve hours daily.

Sotelo enjoyed seeing the production come to life, especially during tech week and the performances. She also enjoyed the company of the backstage crew, which felt like a family since they had fun together while putting on meaningful shows. Their production, Pirates of Penzance, was performed in March 2025. Sotelo is incredibly proud of all those involved in the production because it turned out to be all she hoped it would be and more.

The Co-Op Program at Trinity Christian College has been a positive experience for Sotelo. She knows now that she wants to continue with theater as a scenic designer after graduation, sharing that this internship has “allowed her to be grateful for the wonderful theater program at The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company because she had the privilege of being in multiple roles at the same time as both a scenic designer and a production manager since many companies do not allow people to do this.” Sotelo loves being a part of every process of the work and is grateful that Kara Van Marion, who helps run the Co-Op Program at Trinity, worked with her to find the perfect co-op placement.

She is also grateful for her Theater Family at Trinity. The highlight of her college years as a senior has been participating in the theater program for all four years of her collegiate experience. Throughout her time at the College and in theater, she has received McGraw-Hill recognition in design and technology for her theorized scenic design at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, and also completed scenic design for her high school’s performance of In Juliet’s Garden. Trinity’s wonderful faculty and staff, especially Emma Schneider and Katie Oomkes, have played an influential role in her life during her time at Trinity.

Click here to learn more about Trinity Christian College’s co-op program and to find the academic program that would be right for you.