(Thursday, December 18; Sioux Center, Iowa) Grace Henkel, a senior at Sioux Falls Christian High School (South Dakota), has announced her intention to attend Dordt and join the Defender cheer and dance programs.
THE HENKEL FILE
- Previous School: Sioux Falls Christian (South Dakota)
- Hometown: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Intended Field of Study: Biology
- Parents: Jessica and Kevin Henkel
- Honors & Highlights: Cheer team captain, High point at Triple S 2025, multiple first place finishes at dance competitions
Why Dordt: "I have been surrounded by Christ-centered communities all my life and that was something I definitely wanted going into college! As soon as I walked on to the campus for the first time I knew that Dordt is where I wanted to get my education! The way Dordt personalizes your programs to give you the best chances to continue into grad school is something I value greatly!"
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).
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.
