Journey Scholarship Stories
Engineered to Win
Alier Agau ’28 has found joy in the people, classes and athletics that define life at Central College. His experience is shaped by meaningful relationships and a commitment to excellence in every space he’s in.
Arizona Native Finds Home at Central
Central has always projected a sense of belonging for Kim SooHoo Vann ’74. She supports Journey Scholarship Fund as a way to give back for the great memories.
Where Everything Connects
For Grace Benson ’26, college isn’t about choosing one path — it’s about finding how every passion, purpose and person fits together.
Running In Rhythm
From the stage to the starting line, Mason Farrington ’27 brings the same passion, faith and energy to everything he does.
A Lifelong Commitment to Central
For Kristine Cox Ward ’85, Central College is more than a place where she earned her degree — it’s where she found her voice, her calling and her lifelong community.
Formulas, Friendships and Finding My Place at Central
Brady Birkenholtz ’27 is excelling at Central as a pre-med chemistry major and a student-athlete. He’s amazed by the support students get balancing academics and athletics.
Hoo-Rah Day 2025 Teaser
Get ready to paint the world red and white during #HooRahDay on Wednesday, April 9!
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!
Hoo-Rah Day 2024 Teaser
Show your Central spirit on #HooRahDay, Wednesday, April 10!