(Tuesday, February 18; Sioux Center, Iowa) Aidann Dieleman, a senior at Chatham Christian High School (Ontario), has announced her intention to attend Dordt and join the Defender volleyball program.

THE DIELEMAN FILE
Previous School: Chatham Christian High School (Ontario)
Height/Weight: 6-2
Position: Middle Blocker
Intended Field of Study:   Agri-Business
Hometown: Chatham, Ontario
Parents: Mark and Susan Dieleman

Why Dordt: "I chose to attend Dordt University because of the tight-knit community and the emphasis that is placed on Christ-centred learning. I think that Dordt will help me grow intellectually, spiritually and athletically. I was drawn in by the sense of community within the team and am excited to be a part of a team that is hardworking and supportive."

Dordt Coach Jacki Smith Said: "I'm excited to welcome Aidann to defender volleyball! I have seen grow in her confidence and skills on the court so much over the past two years and she is still nowhere near her ceiling. I'm looking forward to having her on campus and to seeing how her physicality on the court and her team first attitude will positively impact our team."   

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.