(Tuesday, February 25; Sioux Center, Iowa) Rylynn Shepley, a senior at Starmont High School (Iowa), has announced her intention to attend Dordt and join the Defender golf program.

THE SHEPLEY FILE
Previous School: Starmont High School (Iowa)
Intended Field of Study:  Ag Missions  
Parents: Eric and Stacy Shepley
Hometown:  Strawberry Point, Iowa
Honors & Highlights: 9-hole average in 2023-24 66.4
 
Why Dordt:  "I chose Dordt not only because of the welcoming atmosphere and kindness on campus, but also the opportunity I have to further my education in the agriculture industry along with being able to incorporate my faith. Dordt has also provided me with the possibility to continue playing the sport that I love."
 
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.