Meet Tyson Barnes ’29
Tyson Barnes ’29
Admission Ambassador
Hometown: Pella, Iowa
Major(s): Undeclared
Minor(s): Undeclared
Scholarships: Presidential Scholarship, Trustee Scholarship, Journey Scholarship, Streeter Scholarship and the Central Heritage Award.
Campus Activities: Football, Intervarsity, FCA
Career Goal: I don’t know exactly what I want to do for a career, but I want to have a stable job and a family after graduating from Central.
Why Did You Choose Central College? I chose Central College because of the great people I met here. From coaches to professors to students, everyone is welcoming and great to be around. Central has such a great culture, and everything just felt right when I decided to come here.
What Is Your Favorite Central College Tradition? My favorite Central tradition is singing the fight song after each football win, which helps us remember who we represent and play for.
What Is your Favorite Weekend Activity at Central College? My favorite weekend activity at Central is the football games. I love football season and the atmosphere that comes with game day.
What Is the Tastiest Meal From Central Market or Fred’s? My favorite meal from Central Market is cook-to-order omelets for breakfast.
What Is Your Most Memorable Experience at Central College Thus Far? My most memorable experience at Central so far has been meeting all my new friends. When everyone first got here, we didn’t know each other. But now I have met some really great people and made some really tight connections.
What Do You Enjoy About Being an Admission Ambassador? I enjoy helping people learn more about Central.
What Is Your Favorite Thing About Pella? My favorite part about Pella is the community. I grew up in Pella, so I always knew the town cared a lot about Central.
What’s a Fun Fact About You? One time during a basketball game, a player from the other team jumped on me and ripped his braces out on my shoulder.
