Meet Central Donors
Paving the Road Ahead
Ryan Dusil ’14 is using his Central College degree for good as a research associate in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
Homecoming 2024
Homecoming 2024 was filled with fun, friends and our favorite Central College traditions. Relive some of the best moments from the weekend’s festivities!
Students to Stewards
Jason ’10 and Tayler Wessels Hassman ’13 support Central College monthly. Loyal donors to the Journey Scholarship Fund, baseball team and Central Club, the Hassman's stewardship allows Central to support students across the curricular landscape.
A Legacy of Love
Wilma Damhof Hoekstra ’45 and ’69 and her late husband Tony Hoekstra ’61 established a legacy of love for Central College that has persisted for over 80 years and multiple generations. As a mother of six, grandmother of 17, great-grandmother of 42 and a teacher of hundreds, Wilma’s lifelong passion for learning was cultivated while attending Central. This ultimately led to a career as one of Pella’s most beloved first-grade teachers at old Lincoln Elementary School.
Hoo-Rah Day 2024 Highlights
Best. Hoo-Rah Day. Ever! Check out the highlights from Hoo-Rah Day 2024!

Deepest Appreciation
Sally Anderson ’69 created two endowed scholarships at Central College honoring long-time employees of the college: Alice Lammers and Harriet Heusinkveld ’39.
Hoo-Rah Day 2024 Teaser
Show your Central spirit on #HooRahDay, Wednesday, April 10!

Living With a Dedication to Faith and Hope
Father Thomas D. DeVries ’73 included Central in his estate plan to ensure he continues to help students after he is gone.

Around the World and Back to Central
International experiences while attending Central College inspired John Lucas ’92 to include Central in his estate plan to help provide future Central students with similar opportunities.

Warm Welcomes Last a Lifetime
Eric Sickler ’83 first visited Central College one cold, snowy afternoon more than 40 years ago. Today, he is giving back so future students can experience the warm, caring community that is Central.