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STILLPOINT
The Magazine of Gordon College VOLUME 35 NUMBER 2
Up Front with GCSA President Jonathan Frink This one’s for the students
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Inspiration Victoria Barcelo ’22 GCSA VP for communications
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Heather Korpi, Editorial Director Mary (Hierholzer) Jacobs ’15, Staff Writer Bri (Young) Obied ’14, Staff Writer Veronica Andreades ’20, Student Writer Ellian Chalfant ’22, Student Writer Rebecca Powell, Art Director Selina Taylor ’18, Graphic Designer Mark Spooner ’14, Photographer Marilyn Helgesen, Alumni News Rick Sweeney ’85, Vice President for Marketing and External Relations ADDRESS CHANGES Alumni Office | alumni.office@gordon.edu OTHER CORRESPONDENCE Editor, STILLPOINT | Gordon College 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA 01984 stillpoint@gordon.edu PRINTING Flagship Press | North Andover, MA
On the Quad Campus news and happenings, student edition
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Opinions expressed in STILLPOINT are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Gordon College administration.
Student Work A snapshot of accomplishments from the other side of the lectern
Page 10 Romans 1:12: “. . . that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith . . .”
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MISSION STILLPOINT magazine is one of two keynote communications (along with Gordon’s website) that exist to connect the extended Gordon community to the life of the College. STILLPOINT offers meaningful, relevant news and stories to educate, inspire and engage Gordon and Barrington alumni, parents, donors and friends. Send feedback and story suggestions to stillpoint@gordon.edu.
Class Notes Alumni news and stories
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Reflections for Holy Week Eight Gordon students offer pause and inspiration for each day of Holy Week.
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CORRECTION Sarita Kwok was born in Sydney, not Singapore (fall 2019 issue, page 33).
ON THE COVER A snapshot of character and commitment: social impact student Deb Sullivan '21 and Rowing team member Grant Veurink '21. Read their stories on pages 20 and 14.