(Thursday, April 10; Sioux Center, Iowa) Shae Reitsma, a senior at Western Christian High School (Iowa), has announced her intention to attend Dordt University and join the volleyball program.

THE REITSMA FILE
Previous School: Western Christian High School (Iowa)
Height: 5-10
Position: Middle/Opposite  
Intended Field of Study:  Nursing  
Parents: Ben & Adrienne Reitsma
Hometown: Sanborn, Iowa

Honors & Highlights: Played for back-to-back state title winning teams in 2023 and 2024; had 279 career kills and 146 blocks
 
Why Dordt: "I chose to attend Dordt to further my Christian education and extend my volleyball career in a Christ-like manner. I felt accepted and fell in love with the culture."
Dordt Volleyball Coach Jacki Smith Says: "I am excited to welcome Shae to the Defender Volleyball program! Shae is an extremely hard worker, a selfless competitor and is well respected by her coaches and teammates. I believe she will be an excellent addition to our team and her championship level experience is exciting to add to our program."

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.