(Friday, January 9; Sioux Center, Iowa)  Shelby Hessel, a senior at Northwestern High School (Wisconsin), has announced her intention to attend Dordt and join the Defender volleyball program.

THE HESSEL FILE
Previous School: Northwestern High School  
Height: 5-8
Position:  Outside/Defensive Specialist
Intended Field of Study: Pre-Med
Parents: Jen & Charlie Hessel
Hometown: South Range, Wisconsin
Honors and Stats: 975 career kills, 1360 career digs, 244 career ace serves; All-State Honorable Mention; Three-time 1^st Team All-Conference, Three-time All-Area; played in the Essential Health High School All-Star Game for Team Wisconsin
Why Dordt: "I chose Dordt University because of the amazing Christ-Centered environments on campus whether that is academics, sports and people. I can't wait to strengthen my faith there and build many faith-filled relationships over the next four years."

Coach Jacki Smith Says: "I'm so excited about Shelby joining the Defender Volleyball program! What stands out most about her is who she is off the court. She's a great teammate with a bubbly personality that brings energy to every room she's in. She embodies the character and culture we value, and I'm so excited to welcome her 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 1,600 students.