Espyn Klungseth, a senior who competes for Beresford High School, has announced his intention to attend Dordt University and join the Defenders cross country and track and field programs. 

THE KLUNGSETH FILE

• Previous School: Beresford High School (S.D.)
• Intended Field of Study: undecided
• Hometown: Beresford, S.D.
• Parents: Scott and Michelle
• Events: 800m, 4x800 relay, 5K
• Personal Best Times / Marks: 
  • 800m - 2:10
  • 5K - 17:40
• Honors / Highlights:
  • Cross Country
    • 4x letter winner
    • 2x state qualifier
    • 3x Big East All-Conference
    • Academic All-State
  • Track
    • All-Conference
    • 3x letter winner
    • Howard Wood Relays qualifier
• Why Dordt:
  • "I chose Dordt University because of its faith-based emphasis and focus and I want to be part of a community like that."

Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa, is a comprehensive Christian college rooted in the Reformed tradition. The Defender athletic program is a part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) and the Mid-American Collegiate Hockey Association (MACHA).    

U.S. News & World Report, Money Magazine, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review all list Dordt on their best colleges lists. Dordt is home to approximately 1,500 students.