Writers Archives

She Has What It Takes: Sophia Bultema Shoots for the Paralympics

Sophia Bultema, ’26, has been shooting guns since the age of 10. Now sponsored by Krieghoff and Winchester Ammunition, Sophia has put her name out there in the shooting sports world, and missing a forearm hasn’t held her back.

Not Your Average Joni: Russell Pitches a Sensational Softball Season

To become a record-setter and achieve unprecedented honors in any sport, it takes a person who’s more than just a special athlete. It requires someone with an additional edge to reach the top—and the Hillsdale College softball team’s pitcher, Joni Russell, has just that edge.

From Middle Distance to Mayo: Nicole Marshall, ’25

Nicole Marshall realized she could get the best of both academics and athletics at Hillsdale College—as well as incredible research opportunities and a caring community. Participating on the track team not only provided Nicole a social outlet, but a structure and balance that helped her succeed in the classroom.

Hometown Hillsdale: Jackie Sullivan, ’87

Jackie devised a clever phrase when she worked for Admissions more than 30 years ago. “Choose your college carefully because you may never leave,” she would say to prospective students. Jackie’s phrase could not be more true for her Hometown Hillsdale story.

The Right Decision: Anstead, Accounting A Great Match at Hillsdale

Despite his “wrong” thinking, Glenn Anstead, ’81, calls his decision to attend Hillsdale College one of the best. Although the offensive lineman developed his football skills in high school, he learned how to become a student at Hillsdale, eventually foregoing his senior football season to focus on academics.

Help Us “Fill in the Blanks”

Did you know that the Hillsdale College baseball team had a record eight wins, eight losses, and one tie in 1913? Hillsdale College has huge gaps in its athletic records, depending on the year and the sport. And Doug Goodnough, ’90, is hoping to do something about it.

Single-Minded Focus: Brown Has Olympics as Her Target

Ida Brown, ’24, is used to focusing her attention on a target. Although her collegiate shooting career is over, she is still aiming for her ultimate goal: a spot on Team USA for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Perfect Fit: Hillsdale “An Easy Place to Be” for Lucadam

More than 60 years later, his H Club sweater still fits him perfectly. Jim Lucadam, ’65, had the same feeling when he attended Hillsdale College as a football and baseball recruit in 1961.

Lifelong Lessons: Nordli Uses Golf as a Teaching Tool

For Scott Nordli, ’75, “Golf suits itself perfectly for the values of honesty, integrity, responsibility, and things like that.” Golf has always been part of Nordli’s life in some way, evolving over the years. In his earlier years, including the time he spent as a member of the Hillsdale College men’s golf team in the early 1970s, it was about playing competitive golf.

Fundraising and Family: Faley Thriving at Boys and Girls Club of Skagit County

Fundraising is not only Ian Faley’s job, but also his hobby. The 2010 Hillsdale College graduate has worked for the Boys and Girls Club of Skagit County, Washington, for more than a decade, currently serving as its executive vice president and chief development officer.

Always Home: Weidinger Credits Success to Her Hillsdale Experience

The Hillsdale College softball experience for Dana Weidinger, ’20, was thrown a couple of curveballs. Despite this, she completed her Hillsdale career at the top of the career record books, including third in wins (54), second in innings pitched (594), and fourth in career strikeouts (383).

Prayer Lab

In a tiny chapel on Hillsdale’s campus, a few students meet weekly to pray through Scripture—and enjoy a rare moment of rest during busy seasons.