Hillsdale Alumni Newsletter Archives

Hometown Hillsdale: Nick Rorick, ’01

Nick Rorick, ’01, might be new to planting his family’s roots in the city of Hillsdale, Michigan, but he has loved Hillsdale’s small-town feel since he was a student. For Nick and his family, the close nature of the community and the College has helped them call Hillsdale home.

Judge of Character: Eric Tamashasky Works to Improve Justice System

Eric Tamashasky, ’96, the former prosecuting attorney and current magistrate judge for the St. Joseph County Superior Court in Indiana has found his legal career in law enforcement and the justice system far more enriching than his original plan.

Fresh Fingers: Piano Teacher Cate Larsen Bryan is Impacting Iowa

Cate Larsen Bryan, ’06, lets her “fingers do the walking.” Playing and teaching piano isn’t just an interest or a career for the Iowa native, but a way of life.

Finally Finding Those “Lost” Friends

College is where you start with a core of friends, and then expand into a very large contingent of folks by the time you graduate. Graduation comes, and you go your separate ways. The Alumni Office may be able to help our alumni find those “lost” classmates and friends with a new online directory coming in 2024.

Charger Catalyst: Katie Kish Hall Helps Hillsdale Back to Championship Status

Katie Kish Hall, ’19, wasted little time making her mark on the Hillsdale College Softball program. Hall was one of the most decorated players in program history and helped guide the Chargers to a conference championship and NCAA Division II tournament berth.

Hometown Hillsdale: Louise Van Aken Worms, ’71

Louise Worms, ’71, spent over 30 years in the classroom impacting the lives of young children in and around Hillsdale County. She has continuously embodied a kind spirit for children and the Hillsdale community, which she actively supports to this day.

The Unseen Battle: Micah Swafford Leydorf Debuts First Novel

Micah Swafford Leydorf, ’95, has spent the past seven years crafting, editing, revising, and publishing her first novel, The Unseen Battle: An Unexpected Love Story. Although a work of fiction, the book was written “to reveal the life-and-death struggle between good and evil.”

The 12 Months of Hillsdale Alumni

What a year it has been for the Alumni Office! They have completed a full schedule of events around the country, engaged alumni in new and exciting ways, and informed and educated as many of our 15,000-plus alumni as possible about happenings at Hillsdale College.

Scholarship Spotlight: Wildern Family Endowed Merit Scholarship

John Wildern, ’99, eagerly awaits his letter from Hillsdale College each year. It’s not a letter inviting him to a College event or activity. It’s a handwritten note from a student recipient of the College’s Wildern Family Endowed Merit Scholarship, which his family established in 2008.

Hometown Hillsdale: Andrew Fink, ’06

Michigan State Representative Andrew Fink, ’06, knew he wanted to eventually call Hillsdale home. Now leading a life of public service and fighting for the American way of life, Andrew calls Hillsdale home with his wife and five children.

Driving Passion: Lincoln Hill Never Stops Learning as a Marketing Creative Director

There is not a typical day on the job for Lincoln Hill, ’91. As vice president of Creative Services for Campbell Marketing and Communications, he is involved in a variety of marketing projects with clients both large and small.

Switching Lanes: From the Race Track to the Car Wash, Cheryl Fritze Broadcasts in Mid-Michigan

Cheryl Fritze, ’82, started her 40-year career at the finish line. Actually, to be more precise, it began at the winner’s circle of Michigan International Speedway. She’s now director of News Operations for Michigan News Source.