Author: Sara Cronk ’22

  • Senior Spotlight: Martha Scherschligt

    Senior Spotlight: Martha Scherschligt

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Martha Scherschligt is a theatre major from Plymouth, Minn. She plans to continue nannying post-graduation until she finds a theatre-related job. Professor of Theatre Amy Seham has directed Martha in multiple productions, most recently in the upcoming spring production…

  • Senior Spotlight: Jocelyn Jaimez

    Senior Spotlight: Jocelyn Jaimez

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Jocelyn Jaimez is a Vocal Music Education major from Bloomington, Minn. She is currently planning to teach high school for the next few years, before pursuing her graduate degrees. Associate Professor of Music and Voice Area Coordinator Dr. Patricia…

  • Senior Spotlight: Samantha Walters

    Senior Spotlight: Samantha Walters

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Samantha Walters is a Vocal Music Education major from St. Michael, Minn. She plans to finish student teaching this May, and begin teaching in a music classroom in the fall. Professor of Piano Yumiko Oshima-Ryan has worked with Samantha…

  • Senior Spotlight: Natalie Johnson

    Senior Spotlight: Natalie Johnson

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Natalie Johnson is a Music honors major in composition with a Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies minor from Maywood, IL. She is planning to attend graduate school to get her masters in oboe performance and pedagogy, and intends to…

  • Senior Spotlight: Henri Santelman

    Senior Spotlight: Henri Santelman

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Henri Santelman is a music honors and religion double major from Alexandria, Minn. He plans to serve in music ministry in the future. Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Alexandra Bryant has worked with Henri in classes and in lessons.…

  • Senior Spotlight: Hannah Calkins

    Senior Spotlight: Hannah Calkins

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Hannah Calkins is a studio art major with a film and media studies minor from Woodbury, Minn. She is currently considering different career options, including interior design or event planning. Professor of Art and Art History Priscilla Briggs worked…

  • Senior Spotlight: Melanie Johnson

    Senior Spotlight: Melanie Johnson

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Melanie Johnson is a music and psychological science double major from Belle Plaine, Minn. She will work as an infant teacher at a child development center post-graduation. Associate Professor of Music and Jazz Area Director Dave Stamps says, “Melanie…

  • Senior Spotlight: Megan Morris

    Senior Spotlight: Megan Morris

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Megan Morris is a theatre major with an emphasis in Costume Technology and Design from Sauk Rapids, Minn. She also has minors in Studio Art and Arts Administration. Continuing Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance Larissa McConnell has worked…

  • Senior Spotlight: Nathan Thompson

    Senior Spotlight: Nathan Thompson

    The “Senior Spotlight” series honors graduating fine arts majors for their contributions to the Gustavus community. Nathan Thompson is a Vocal Music Education major from Roseville, MN. He is planning to teach high school music outside of Minnesota after he graduates. Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Dr. Elisabeth Cherland says, “Nathan’s future students will love…

  • Björling Scholarship Supports Music Majors and Non-Music Majors

    Gustavus Adolphus College prides itself on having a high-quality music program that allows students to stay involved in music—even if they don’t major in it.