Martin Abbott

Freshman

Maple Grove, Minnesota

MAJOR:  Engineering Physics

ACTIVITIES:  Singing Men of Mside, College Choir, Engineering/Physics Club

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  The location, far enough away to not go home every weekend, yet close enough that I can if needed.

Kristina Andrews

Freshman

Ida Grove, Iowa

MAJOR:  Elementary Special Education

ACTIVITIES:  Bel Canto Singers

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  The atmosphere and friendliness.. 

Gigi Austin

Freshman

Oakdale, Minnesota

MAJOR:  Spanish, Int'l Business

ACTIVITIES:  Band, Jazz Band, SHADES

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  The small community, the friends I've made, and the band.. 

Abby Brown

Freshman

Glenwood, Iowa

MAJOR:  Nursing

ACTIVITIES:  Track & Field

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  The great nursing program!  I love how friendly the people are. 

Erik Chavarria

Freshman

Santa Ana, California

MAJOR:  Biology/Teaching Certificate

ACTIVITIES:  Wrestling, Men's Dance Group

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  It is a nice change from where I'm from. I like the location, small classes, great support from advisors and teachers, the low student to teacher ratio, and all the nice people!

Anna Christensen

Freshman

Waconia, Minnesota

MAJOR: Nursing

ACTIVITIES: Track Manager

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT
MORNINGSIDE:  The beautiful campus, food in dining hall, dorm life, the classes and the great people! 

Ambra Coon

Sophomore

Akron, Iowa

Telethon Supervisor

MAJOR:  Business Admin.

ACTIVITIES:
 

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE: 

Emily Culver

Sophomore

Stamford, Nebraska

Telethon Supervisor

MAJOR: Psychology

ACTIVITIES:  Morningside Activities Council, UPA, SERVE, Campus Ministries.

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  The small, beautiful campus, the Psychology Dept., and the friendly community of people. 

Danielle Dahlkoetter

Junior

Grant, Nebraska

MAJOR:  Psychology Counseling

ACTIVITIES: Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  The friendly atmosphere and dedicated staff with a great support system that really care about my success and are willing to give the extra time to help me.

Pablo de la Cruz

Sophomore

Santa Ana, California

MAJOR: Psychology

ACTIVITIES: Phi Mu Alpha

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE: The people!

Dillon DeMers

Freshman

Warrensburg, MO

MAJOR: Biology

ACTIVITIES: Track & Field Team

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  The student-professor ratio and the great track program.

Alyssa Geerdes

Sophomore

Brandon, South Dakota

MAJOR: 

ACTIVITIES: 

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE: 

Jordan Heidebrink

Freshman

Le Mars, Iowa

MAJOR:  Elementary Education

ACTIVITIES: Softball team

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE: It's close to home, great environment, friendly people, and lots of fun things to do.

Amanda Heinrichs

Freshman

Estherville, Iowa

MAJOR:  Biology

ACTIVITIES:  Morningside Activities Council, Resident Hall Assistant, Cha Cha

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  My dorm, the people and the smaller class sizes.

Amber Hentges

Freshman

Whittemore, Iowa

MAJOR:  Nursing

ACTIVITIES:  Softball team

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  The smaller campus and atmosphere, all the activities and the friendly people!

Sarah Kabes

Freshman

Burnsville, Minnesota

MAJOR:  Pre-Med

ACTIVITIES:  Swim Team, Resident Hall Assistant, ChaCha, SERVE

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  The smaller campus, great professors, and all the groups/activites you can get involved in.

Sara Olson

Sophomore

Marcus, Iowa

Telethon Supervisor

MAJOR:  History Education

MINOR:  Psychology

ACTIVITIES:  Morningside Activities Council, Theater Crew, Art Club, and Resident Hall Assistant

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  The beautiful flowers on campus, the Spoon-holder Cafe and all the new people I've met.

Leann Osten

Sophomore

Columbus, Nebraska

MAJOR:  Elementary & Special Education

ACTIVITIES:  Morningside Women's Basketball Team, ALD

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  My basketball teamates, the fun atmosphere, it just feels comfortable for me!

Matt Pitts

Sophomore

Cherokee, Iowa

MAJOR:  Chemistry / Pre-Chiropractic

ACTIVITIES:  Golf Team

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  Close to home, opportu-nity to play sports, small class sizes, and smaller campus.

Jessica Rivera

Freshman

Santa Ana, California

MAJORS:  Chemistry & Mathematics

ACTIVITIES:  SHADES, ChaCha, Resident Hall Assistant, Student Alumni Association

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  The beautiful campus and wonderful people!

Sarah Sorenson

Freshman

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

MAJOR:  Biology (Pre-Med) & Psychology

ACTIVITIES:  Dance Team, Morningside Activities Council, SERVE, Track

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  The dance team, the friendly atmos-phere and the capability to make life-long friends easily in a smaller campus communi-ty. Also, it's a tradition in my family!

Clarissa Staton

Sophomore

Rockwell City, Iowa

MAJOR:  Biology

ACTIVITIES:  SERVE, Morningside Activities Council, Big Brother/Big Sister volunteer

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  The small class sizes, smaller and beautiful campus, my mom went here, the people are so nice and teachers are very helpful.  There is lots going on to get involved in.

Jill Wollman

Freshman

Yankton, South Dakota

MAJOR:  Biology

ACTIVITIES:  Cheerleading, Morningside Activities Council

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT
MORNINGSIDE:  The professors know you by name, not by a number.  I love the calmness, beautiful campus, and all the friendly people!

Corinne Youngberg

Senior

Blaine, Minnesota

Telethon Supervisor

MAJOR:  Mass Comm & Religious Studies

ACTIVITIES: KMSC Radio, SERVE

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT MORNINGSIDE:  The beautiful campus and the great people!