Josey Wahlstrom | JR | Cross Country
Custer, SD - Custer High School
Physical Education Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I chose Mount Marty because to me it felt like home. Mount Marty pushes individuals to grow in ways that one cannot even imagine.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
My favorite memory at MMU is when I went to the Colorado BLI trip my Sophomore year.

Most Memorable Service Project:
The most memorable service project I have done is when I volunteered as a gymnastics coach at my local YMCA.

Yanisa Hall | JR | Soccer
Northport, FL - Port Charlotte High School
Biology Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
Sports and because of the science program.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
My favorite memory at school is definitely the cool friends I made, some of whom have turned into family. The staff are also really awesome!

Most Memorable Service Project:
I help a lot at my aunt's job. She works at a 24hr veterinarian animal hospital. I work with her on long shifts and get to do numerous things- even helping on surgeries!

Sydney Wear | SR | Soccer
Lillington, NC - Parkston High School (SD)
Human Services; Minor in Criminal Justice & Psychology

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I chose Mount Marty because of how small the school is, it allows you to create relationships with professors, faculty, and friends and makes the learning more beneficial. The school's location by the river and in Yankton was another reason.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
My favorite memory at MMU would have to be attending the sporting events here at MMU and the environment it gives. 

Most Memorable Service Project:
My most memorable service project would be our mission day projects. This past year concluded with some of us soccer players picking up trash along the city. It was still enjoyable being surrounded by my teammates and making a difference in the community and watching individuals roll down their window as they drove by to thank us for picking up trash. 

Kendra McKinney | SO | Soccer
Tea, SD - Tea High School
Business Administration- Management

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I chose MMU for the small welcoming community. The people are friendly, and with the smaller size I'm able to have better help from professors.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
Tying the record for most wins in a season (hopefully winning it this year).

Most Memorable Service Project:
Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety Wrapping Booth Fundraiser.

Trinity Palmquist | SO | Golf
Howard, SD - Howard High School
Business Finance Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I loved the golf and business programs.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
Going to Texas with the golf team for Spring break.

Most Memorable Service Project:
Getting to play games with the staff and facilities kids at Christmas at the Mount for SGA.

Kelsey Heath | SR | Golf
Sisseton, SD - Sisseton High School
Elementary and Special Education Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I liked the small class size and I just felt comfortable when I first visited. My older sister also went to Mount Marty to golf and I thought it would be cool to golf on the same team again.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
The BLI trip to Colorado my sophomore year.

Most Memorable Service Project:
Working with my teammate Tatum Jensen in collecting boxes of toys and clothing for kids in need that Mount Marty sports teams helped donate.

Thor Sundstrom | SR | Soccer
Sturgis, SD - Sturgis Brown High School
Exercise Science

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
Close to home / Scholarship opportunities.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
Beating Morningside last year during our Senior Night.

Most Memorable Service Project:
My Freshman year my group for service day had to go to the boys & girls club at the Middle School. I was paired with one of the only friends I had at the time and it was a blast. We picked weeds from their garden beds, dusted, and cleaned off all of the surfaces they asked us to do.

Alvaro Olivar Fernandez | SR | Soccer
Madrid, Spain - I.E.S. San Isidro
Business Administration- Banking & Finance

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I chose MMU due to good references and meeting some of my teammates before coming.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
Meeting friends I will continue to be in contact with after I leave MMU.

Most Memorable Service Project:
The most memorable service project I completed was the Soccer Clinic for the YYSA kids.

Francesco Panaccione | SR | Soccer
Frosinone, Ils Brunelleschi - Da Vinci
Business Administration - Banking & Finance, Accounting

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
For the good references from the community and for the great academic system.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
Student-athletes orientation because that is where I met my girlfriend.

Most Memorable Service Project:
Mission Day at United Way Center.
 

Ted Bengston | SR | Golf
Hartington, NE - Cedar Catholic High School
English & Secondary Education Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I wanted to attend a Catholic university and be involved in that environment and continue playing college golf.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
Taking a class trip to Chicago for our "Early Women's Writers" class with Dr. Blankenau. It was so fun and a great learning experience as we went to the Newberry Library and The Chicago Art Institute.

Most Memorable Service Project:
Cleaning the windows at St. Ben's during mission day. We were able to see and be a part of the behind the scenes work that is easily taken for granted. The people were so nice and very grateful for our help.

Lindsay Wishowski | SO | Volleyball
Fairplay, CO - South Park High School
Nursing Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I loved the community and the nursing program.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
My favorite memory is going to basketball and baseball games with my friends.

Most Memorable Service Project:
The most memorable service project I have done is working the scoreboard at the annual police versus firefighter basketball game.
 

Kassidy Meyer | SR | Volleyball
Sarcoxie, MO - Homeschool
Radiologic Technology Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I chose Mount Marty because when I visited, it instantly felt like home. There are so many great people at Mount Marty and within the community that surrounds it. I could not help but be drawn to an atmosphere that felt like home from the very beginning.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
My favorite memory at MMU is beating College of Saint Mary during homecoming this year. Cimpl Arena is a place that has held so many precious memories for me, and getting to share in a hard fought victory with my best friends is something I will never forget.

Most Memorable Service Project:
When I had the opportunity to serve a meal for people in the community at a local church with some of my teammates. I had the chance to have some awesome conversations with members of the community and serve/ share a meal with them. This opportunity to serve allowed me to take a step back and realize how important the little things are. Something as small as having a conversation or being a listening ear to someone in need can truly make a difference in their life. It reminded me that God calls me to obedience in the small things such as sharing a conversation to someone who needs a listening ear when serving a meal just as he calls me to obedience in the big things.

Almudena (Almu) Perez | SR | Volleyball
Madrid Spain
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I wanted a small school where I could find my family away from home.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
Just all the friendships I made, my international family and watching the varsity volleyball team play with all the soccer and tennis players.

Most Memorable Service Project:
Operation Christmas for sure! Christmas is my favorite holiday. Growing up I had everything I needed; Thank you to my parents for their hard work and dedication. Being able to provide a little bit to others helps me make their childhood better.

Owen Koontz | SO | Cross Country
Strugis, SD - Sturgis Brown High School
Radiologic Technology

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I chose Mount Marty because of the opportunities the school provides. Opportunity to compete in athletics in college and study my degree.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
My favorite memory is being able to be myself here at MMU.

Most Memorable Service Project:
Picking up trash in the community.
 

Trey Hansen | SR | Football
Gilbert, IA - Gilbert High School
Business Administration Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
1 on 1 professor student interaction, community, and history.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
Starting the football program in its first year and building lifelong friendships.

Most Memorable Service Project:
Helping out at Webster Elementary School, recess / lunch with the kids, listening to their stories and questions.

Jacob Lambeth | SR | Football
Paso Robles, CA - Paso Robles High School
Physical Education & Elementary Education Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I felt it was the best fit for myself as an athlete but also as a student as well.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
Being a part of the big overtime stop to defeat Dakota Wesleyan.

Most Memorable Service Project:
Helping children create ornaments and gifts at Webster Elementary school, where I was able to get to know the community while also having a great time with the students!

Clayton Byer | SR | Football
Placerville, CA - Union Mine High School
Business Administration Major

Why did you Choose Mount Marty?
I was excited for the opportunity of a great community with Christian values.

What is your Favorite Memory at MMU?
Spending time with my teammates.

Most Memorable Service Project:
Helping coach a peewee football team.