Caleb Van Beek, a senior who runs for Western Christian High School (Iowa), has announced his intention to attend Dordt University and compete in the Defenders cross country and track and field programs.
VAN BEEK NOTES:
- School: Western Christian H.S.
- Hometown: Doon, Iowa
- Parents: Jeremy and Rachel Van Beek
- Intended Field of Study: Computer Science
- Events: 1600m, 3200m, 5000m
- Personal Best Times / Marks:
- 1600m - 5:04
- 3200m - 10:57
- 5000m - 17:34
- Why Dordt:
- "Dordt is a close, Christian college where I will be able to grow in my faith, make great connections and pursue my intended field of study."
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.
