(Thursday, November 13; Sioux Center, Iowa) Jaida Barrow, a senior at Unity Christian High School (Iowa), has announced her intention to attend Dordt and join the Defender volleyball program.
THE BARROW FILE
Previous School: Unity Christian High School (Iowa)
Hometown: Sioux Center, Iowa
Intended Field of Study: Social Work or Kinesiology
Height: 6-0
Position: Middle Â
Honors & Highlights: Two-time all-conference selection; had over 600 career kills; hit .388 as a senior with over 130 career blocks.
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Why Dordt:Â "I love the community and how faith is integrated into life. It seems like a place that prepares you for the world- academically, spiritually, and physically."
Coach Jacki Smith Says: "I am so excited that Jaida has chosen Dordt! She's a tremendous fit for our culture — competitive, grounded, and driven to grow both on and off the court. Her future is very bright!"
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About Dordt
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).
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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. Â
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