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Diane Woodworth ’83 honored with state’s Circle of Corydon award

Retiring Goshen Community Schools Superintendent Diane Woodworth was awarded Indiana’s Circle of Corydon award, which recognizes Hoosiers who have made remarkable contributions to the betterment of Indiana and its people, demonstrating through life and service qualities exemplified by the state’s greatest citizens.

GC GOATs: Ryan Smith ’17 set XC program marks all four years at Goshen

It didn’t take long for Ryan Smith '17 to make an impact at Goshen College, and he left as one of the most dominant cross country runners in school history.

GC GOATs: Petrana Petkova ’07 became three-time All-American XC runner at Goshen

Petrana Petkova '07 is the only three-time All-American cross country runner in Goshen College history, regardless of gender.

Peni Acayo Laker’s ’11 class explores intersection of law, race and design

A new class at Washington University in St. Louis, co-taught by Peni Acayo Laker '11, is using concepts from design and law to help students wrestle with the challenges of race, place and inequality.

GC GOATs: Erik Hisner ’05 slugged his way into the baseball record books

Erik Hisner is one of the best hitters in Goshen College history, leading the program in career batting average, hits and RBIs. He was apart of the only two winning teams in program history since 2000.

GC GOATs: Krysten Parson ’02 catalyst behind softball’s lone conference championship

Krysten Parson played catcher and was the leadoff hitter on the lone Goshen College softball team to win a conference championship. She was also a three-time All-Conference player and is the program’s all-time leader in hits and runs scored.

Jen Ryan Jimenez ’00 a Times of Northwest Indiana Heart of Health Care winner

Jen Ryan Jimenez '00 has been named a Heart of Health Care winner by the Times of Northwest Indiana for 2020.

GC GOATs: Kerri Escayg ’99 electrified Maple Leaf men’s soccer in 1990s

Kerry Escayg took an unusual path to Goshen College, but once he got there, he left a massive impact on the men’s soccer program.

Luke Gascho: The pursuit of climate justice

GC GOATs: Mandi Hutchison ’02 dominated women’s soccer despite shortened career

Hutchison left a huge impact during her time in the purple and black, ending her career as the program’s all-time leader in goals (38) and points (90) by a wide margin. She still holds both records to this day.