(Thursday, March 18; Sioux Center, Iowa) Emma Blumer, a senior at Marysville High School (Kansas), has announced her intention to attend Dordt University and join the Defender dance program.

THE BLUMER FILE
Previous School: Lawson High School (Kansas)
Intended Field of Study: Pre-Occupational Therapy
Parents: Michelle Pieschl and Mike Blumer
Hometown: Marysville, Kansas
Honors & Highlights: Helped form the dance team at her high school and served as team captain in 2024-25.

Why Dordt:  "After visiting the university, I could tell that it was a family, friendly atmosphere. I was impressed at how the classes all incorporate God into their lectures. I knew I could grow my faith there. Since meeting and getting to know Coach Mel, I knew that this university was the perfect fit for me. She has been so kind and encouraging during this decision making process!"
 
Dordt Dance Coach Mel Knobloch Says: "I am absolutely thrilled that Emma will be joining our program next year at Dordt! She is such a sweet and talented dancer, and I know that she will fit perfectly within our team next year! Her passion for dance is contagious, and her hard work and dedication will be a valuable asset to the team! I can't wait to see what she will accomplish during her time here at Dordt."
 
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.