Year: 2022
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Senior Spotlight: Isabella La Manca
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Isabella La Marca is a Vocal Music Education from Bloomington, Minnesota. She performed with the Social Justice Choir, the Choir of Christ Chape, the Gustavus Choir, and vocal ensembles. Professor Patricia Snapp says “Izzy has a big heart and cares deeply about her vocal study. I will miss her wonderful energy in her voice lessons…
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Senior Spotlight: Gretchen Van Ess
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Gretchen Van Ess is a Studio Art and Psychology double major from Minneapolis, Minnesota. In the future she wants to have a PhD in Clinical Psychology and develop a private practice. Professor Lowe describes Gretchan as “an example of what we sometimes see with the double majors. She really engages in the artistic formalities of…
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Senior Spotlight: Emmie Peroutka
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Emmie Peroutka is a Music and Psychological Science major from Bloomington, Minnesota. She performed with the Gustavus Choir and the Flute Choir. Professor Brandon Dean says “Emmie is a caring and compassionate person, uniquely gifted, and intelligent. She truly lives into the high expectations she sets for herself, and I know she has a bright…
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Senior Spotlight: Eli McMahon
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Eli McMahon is a Vocal Music Education major from Hartford, South Dakota. He performed with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra and the Gustavus Choir. Professor Amy Vizenor says “even as a beginning student, Eli was strong-bright, articulate, grounded, and personable. With his quick smile, respectful attitude, and thoughtful attention to his work and his music, he…
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Gustavus Choir Tour Ends with Alumni, Worthwhile Sentiments, and Memorable Gifts
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The 2022 Gustavus Choir West Coast tour began on May 19 and ended with the group’s final performance on May 28. The tour began with a home concert in Christ Chapel on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus in Saint Peter, Minnesota, continued with several performances in Washington and Oregon, and ended in California. “After a…
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Senior Spotlight: Astrid Axtman
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Astrid Axtman is a Business Management major and a Dance minor from Fargo, North Dakota. In the future she will be an associate at Boston Consulting Group which is based out of Minneapolis. Professor Sue Gunness said that she has “So enjoyed having Astrid Axman in class for several semesters. Astrid brings such curiosity and…
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Senior Spotlight: Gigi deGrood
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Gigi deGrood is a Studio Art and Art History double major from Edina, Minnesota. In the future she plans to take a gap year, refine her art portfolio, and apply to graduate programs for a Master of Fine Arts degree. Professor Betsy Byers says that deGrood “Gigi oozes style. She brings a mix of humor…
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Senior Spotlight: Brandon Guenther
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Brandon Guenther is an Instrumental Music Education major from Owatonna, Minnesota. He performed with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra and the Gustavus Chamber Winds. Professor Karrin Meffert-Nelson says: “Brandon has a bright future ahead of him in the music profession! Brandon has so much joy when creating and learning about music and that energy infuses into…
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Senior Spotlight: Geneva VanWik
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Geneva VanWyk is a Studio Art and Philosophy double major with a minor in Geography from Harrisonburg, Virginia. After graduation, they plan to attend graduate school and start beekeeping. Professor Nicolas Darcourt describes Geneva as such, “Geneva has a drive for new ideas and new approaches which is wonderful to attempt to teach to. I…
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Senior Spotlight: Anya Menk
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Anya Menk is a Vocal and Instrumental Music Education with Honors in Composition from Le Center, Minnesota. She performed with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, the Gustavus Choir, the Gustavus Jazz Band, and the Kansas City and New Orleans Jazz Combos. Professor Patricia Snapp describes Anya as a “very talented and versatile singer. I will miss…