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If it Hadn’t Been for Central…

It’s like waking up from a terrible nightmare: What would your life be like if Central had never existed? Alumni, faculty, parents and friends reflect on that absence and end up with a realization—Central had more of an impact than they ever imagined.

Feb 23, 2013

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Climb to the Clouds

Sheila Holzworth ’85 was sustained through difficult times as a blind competitive skiier by her family and her faith. She passed away March 29 due to complications from cancer.

Feb 23, 2013 | 4 Comments

Omer Ali

Long Way Home

Omer Ali ’12, a Sudanese refugee, struggled with coming to America and to Central before finding his stride as an entrepreneur.

Feb 22, 2013 | 1 Comment

To the Top

To the Top

Corey McMordie ’02, a cancer survivor, climbed to the summit of the 19,341-foot Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, in honor of his victory and his family members who have succumbed to the disease.

Feb 22, 2013

In this photo, things are starting to look current: the library has been built, the Pond adds its graceful shape to campus. Until you spot the football field where Vermeer Science Center should be. And those pesky railroad tracks are still there!

Metamorphosis

Central’s campus has transformed many times over its 160 year history.

Feb 22, 2013 | 2 Comments