(Thursday; July 2; Sioux Center, Iowa) Zakery Van Voorst, has announced his intention to attend Dordt University and join the volleyball program.

THE VAN VOORST FILE
Previous School: Homeschool
Hometown:  Omaha, Nebraska
Intended Field of Study: Kinesiology
Parents: Steve & Heidi Van Voorst
Position: Opposite
Height: 6-0
Highlights: Played for Lightning Volleyball and led the team in blocks and was second in ace serves, kills and hitting efficiency.   

COACH CHAD HANSON  SAYS
"Zakery has a strong passion for not only the sport of volleyball but also for his relationship with the Lord.  He will compete for a spot as a right side attacker.  Zakery's desire to grow in his skills and play at a high level are what impress me the most.  We are grateful for the coaching that he has received from Heather Heffernen and Greg McLean."

WHY DORDT
"I chose Dordt because of its Christian atmosphere and Biblical values. I also want to play volleyball while I pursue a degree in kinesiology, Dordt provides Biblical values,  great academics and competitive volleyball all in one place."

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.