Senior Athlete Spotlight: Max Burkholder ’20, Track and Field
Burkholder was a four-year runner for the Maple Leafs who saw action in 21 meets, but set three career-best times in a two-week span last season.
Burkholder was a four-year runner for the Maple Leafs who saw action in 21 meets, but set three career-best times in a two-week span last season.
Goshen College President Rebecca J. Stoltzfus delivered this speech for the 122nd Commencement Ceremony, held online, on April 26, 2020.
"It seems redundant to highlight hard work and high character, but that is exactly what Vincent is," said head coach Rustin Nyce.
"Ryan found ways to run thousands of miles, write and publish books, and maintain academic excellence. Ryan built himself into one of the top marathon runners in the country by consistently working hard and doing things the right way. Ryan's joking behavior sometimes overshadows his success and hard work. His model of hard work and dedication to the sport and academics sets a great example for our underclassmen."
"Megan is a great example of how to balance a rigorous course load with athletics. Her optimism, hard work, and care for others will make her an outstanding nurse. She was always great to have around the track and always found ways to encourage her teammates and make others feel good about themselves."
Soy uno de los primeros estudiantes que se gradúa con una licenciatura en sustentabilidad. Esta pandemia y este semestre me confirmaron que estudiar sustentabilidad, ósea el estudio de sistemas sociales y naturales, me será esencial para forjar un mundo justo, sustentable y feliz.
Chelsea was a two-time Goshen College Female Athlete of the Year nominee and the 2018 winner of that award after qualifying for the NAIA national championship in cross country.
"In her first experience at nationals her freshman year she was disqualified. Since then she earned four All-American honors! Siana is a mentally strong athlete who is willing to work hard to become better."
"He was the definition of a hard worker and a guy that was constantly encouraging his teammates. Braedon was a guy that took the ball for us every weekend throughout his career and provided stability in our pitching rotation. He led by example and is a testament to what hard work can do."
"He was an extremely smart baseball player and got better with each and every at-bat he had. Mitch was a great teammate and such a huge part of our team."