Forever Dutch®: More Than a Tagline
Aug. 19, 2019
What does it mean to be Forever Dutch®? Central students share their experiences on what being Forever Dutch means to them.
Central’s A Cappella Choir takes their music on the road.
Aug. 19, 2019
What does it mean to be Forever Dutch®? Central students share their experiences on what being Forever Dutch means to them.
Aug. 19, 2019
Central College has received a gift of $698,675 from the Bette Brunsting estate.
Aug. 14, 2019
Get the dish on dining options at Central, from made-to-order Mongolian to a cupcake on your birthday.
Aug. 14, 2019
Central College’s advancement department announced changes to its staff.
Aug. 13, 2019
Central College received a gift of $300,000 from Dave ’61 and Ardie Pals Sutphen ’64 toward the Forever Dutch® initiative, which funds updates for athletics facilities.
Aug. 12, 2019
With support from USA Triathlon, Central College will add women’s triathlon as a varsity sport.
Aug. 9, 2019
Central College is adding new club sports for the 2019-20 school year, including men’s volleyball and women’s bowling.
Aug. 8, 2019
If you’re thinking about what to bring with you when you move into your Central residence hall, we have you covered!
Aug. 8, 2019
Central College will introduce “Leadership for the Common Good: Women’s Leadership Conference” for students later this month.
Aug. 6, 2019
More than 4,000 alumni and friends donated more than $4.6 million to support Central’s students and community.
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Photo Caption: Central College welcomes Pella community schools to honor the 2024 Kid Captains and launch the new Grandparents Day special. Pictured are the 2023 Kid Captains tossing the game coin.
Pella, IA (10/17/2024) — Central College will welcome six Pella area students as the 2024 Kid Captains at Central's football game Saturday, Oct. 19. The game against Luther College begins at 1 p.m. in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium.
Central is committed to celebrating leadership and engaged citizenship within our campus and Pella community. This initiative will provide students with opportunities to develop essential skills, foster meaningful connections, and make a lasting impact on the broader community.
Kid Captains were nominated by their peers using a rubric of characteristics such as having a positive attitude, making positive contributions, considering the needs and wants of others, showing respect and accepting and tolerating the views and beliefs of others - all of which makes them a great teammate.
Central College Kid Captains for 2024 are:
"Our mission is to prepare everyone to learn, lead and achieve," says Blaine Forsythe, Jefferson Intermediate dean of students and 2015 Central graduate. "Our staff at Jefferson are intentional about the ways they create leadership opportunities for all students. The two students representing Jefferson are true examples of leadership in action. We are extremely proud of all of our students, who demonstrate leadership in their own unique ways. Abram and Cora stand out for their positive attitude, respect for others, willingness to listen and understand and their ability to work effectively in a team."
Sentiments from Pella Christian Elementary School and Pella Middle School echo a similar mission to develop outstanding young people.
"Lydia and Dryson are exemplary in how they live out the values we aspire to in Romans 12," says Ben Dirkson, Pella Christian principal. "They are sincere. They honor people above themselves. They are generous and invitational. We are proud of them and happy to have them representing Pella Christian Schools!"
"Finley's leadership on the student council sets an example for others to follow, inspiring his peers to get involved and make a difference," says Scott Tjeerdsma, Pella Middle School principal. "He embodies what a kid captain is all about and is a key part of Pella Middle School. Sibley consistently treats her peers and teachers with care and consideration, making her a role model within the school. Her leadership skills are also a big part of our building as she plays a key role on the student council. Her ability to listen to different perspectives and foster collaboration makes her a strong and effective leader."
In addition to Kid Captain Day, Central will launch Grandparent Day. All children 12 and under attending the game will receive free admission and the Grandparent Special, a bag of popcorn and M&M's. The Grandparent Special honors the late Dan Marburger, former Perry High School principal and 1989 Central graduate, who enjoyed this game-day tradition with his grandkids.
Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.
