Central College set a new participation record during its ninth annual Hoo-Rah Day. In total, a record-breaking 437 donors gave $347,568 to support Central students.
Central’s Hoo-Rah Day is an annual celebration of spirit and an opportunity to share Central pride with the college community all around the world. In addition to fundraising efforts, the day invites alumni and friends of the college to share photos, stories and videos through social media channels and enjoy festivities on campus. Social posts from across the country can be viewed on the Hoo-Rah Day website.
“What an incredible display of Central Hoo-Rah spirit and generosity!” says Sunny Gonzales Eighmy, vice president for advancement and 1999 Central graduate. “We are energized by and deeply grateful to our alumni and friends who rallied with such passion for the Central family on Hoo-Rah Day. Their generosity directly fuels students’ success and empowers them to achieve amazing things and truly do a world of good. It’s fantastic proof of the vibrant, caring community we cherish here at Central.”
The Hoo-Rah Day challengers set the stage by pledging more than $200,000 in matching funds for the day’s challenges. These donors include Dave ’86 and Kristi Jaarsma Balk ’88, Pam and Rick Boat ’80, Shirley Van Konynenburg Borgman ’55, Steve De Cook ’65, Jeff ’87 and Kristin Sickler De Vries ’88, Tom DeVries ’73, Amy and Bret Doerring ’87, John ’87 and Julie Pothoven Fisher ’90, Barb and Tom Gaard ’61, Rich ’62 and Mary Roorda Glendening ’62, Chip Griffith ’92, Dixie and Will Hoekman ’67, Tim Hoekstra ’95, Steve and Kara Kohler Hoogensen ’96, Dan Huitink ’04, Jon Huitink ’00, Mike Huitink ’93, Mark Koskamp ’80, Mike Main ’87, Dana and Doug McCaulley ’83, Darin ’87 and Teresa Brown Messerli ’87, Jeff Oliver ’79, Thad ’80 and Teresa Andersen Scarrow ’81, Scott ’03 and Abby Koch Schmailzl ’04, Penny and Steve Sikkink ’83, Paul ’83 and Nancy Thies Van Farowe ’86, Scott and Cindy Van Tasell, Jim ’10H and Eunice Vander Zyl VanTuyl ’68, Mike ’96 and Myndi Amdor Van Voorst ’95, Marty Vanden Herik ’80, Michele and Mark VanderLinden ’78, Dale ’69 and Eileen Miller Vander Wilt ’70, Marlena Wichhart and others.
For more information about supporting the Journey Scholarship Fund, visit central.edu/give or 641-628-5154.
Photo: Central College alumni gathered in their workplaces to show their Central pride. Pictured are Central alumni at the Oskaloosa Community School District.
