Horizons - Fall 2018

Class Notes

September 9, 2018

2000's Tara Gallegos, MPA, ’05 was hired as press secretary and spokesperson for the State of California Department of Justice's Office of Attorney General Xavier Becerra August 2018. 1990's Shane Adams ’99 joined the Graceland staff as director of communications in November. Adams brings nearly...

September 9, 2018

Graceland and the City of Lamoni mourned the passing of a longtime supporter of the community this fall. The Honorable Leonard L. Boswell ’55 passed away Aug. 17 at the age of 84 in a Des Moines, Iowa, hospital. Boswell’s...

September 9, 2018

From the Board Chair: THE FUTURE IS NOW Students — and their success — is the heart and soul of the “Graceland Experience.” Everything that happens on campus and in the whole community is focused on the development of our students...

September 9, 2018

Homecoming is that time of year when the crisp fall air arrives, the leaves change, and Gracelanders come home and come together to celebrate and share in tradition. This year, alumni and friends came “Back to the Future” to take...

September 9, 2018

One of the greatest joys of working in higher education is the opportunity to watch the growth of students as they are exposed to new academic lessons, new people and cultures, and new ideals. During a time of life dedicated...

September 9, 2018

Graceland has been in our family’s hearts and minds for over 50 years; from the time Cherry and I left the campus, to be followed years later by Shandra and Derek. We believe that Graceland not only educates; it...

September 9, 2018

Meet Jaime. Ardent. Just. He’s using his own voice to speak up for others. Jaime Reyes ’19, a Graceland senior originally from Kenosha, Wisconsin, is making a difference in the lives of people he has never even met. He...

September 9, 2018

Meet Sue Robb. Called to serve, and grateful for the chance to give. Sue Robb ’18 is changing the world in her own backyard. As pastoral associate for Justice and Life at St. Francis Xavier, the only Jesuit Catholic Church...

September 9, 2018

Kennedy Warner. Forward-thinking. Mindful. She’s “green,” and she’s creating opportunities for others to be too. Kennedy Warner ’21 has a passion to make the world a more “green” and environmentally friendly place. She has been actively working on initiatives that support this...

September 9, 2018

Meet Lauren Carmer. Compassionate. Selfless. An inspiring volunteer with a heart of gold. Lauren Carmer ’18 exhibits a strength in her heart that many would admire. Since she was a young child, she has given her time and her love to those who...

September 9, 2018

Kind. Giving. Being the nice guy never felt so good. Evaristo Casimiro ’19 enjoys helping people. He grew up inspired by the actions of his parents, who, through hard work and a passion for helping those they cared about, set an...

September 9, 2018

Meet Kayla Schaefer and Savea Hull. Compassionate. Driven. They are literally saving lives. Kayla Schaefer ’19 and Savea Hull ’19 - both seniors double majoring in biology and chemistry – are getting a jump start on their medical careers while...

September 8, 2018

Meet Anthony Ginger & Christian Sarabia. Friends. Roommates. Two guys who don't necessarily agree on everything, and that's ok. Anthony Ginger ’19 and Christian Sarabia ’19 are attempting to accomplish something on the Lamoni campus that most people across the country...

September 8, 2018

Graceland’s student body is diverse. There are students who represent areas from all over the country and all over the world. They bring a wide range of curiosities and decide on many different areas of study to guide them in...