Valerie ('22) is the Sports & Wellness Editor for the Anchor, majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in math, theatre, and studio art. She is from Fountain Valley, California, but often says she lives between San Diego and LA when asked, since her city is apparently not well-known (though she would like to say otherwise). She enjoys being busy and when not rushing around is usually finding another hobby to enjoy such as baton twirling, jewelry making, or organizing the endless art supplies in her room. Valerie also enjoys long walks in the cemetery across from her grandparents' house, mostly for the quiet and stillness but also for the look of shock and confusion that people display upon hearing this. She enjoys writing/editing and is excited to be on the Anchor team!
Though both the sports and dance programs at Hope College remain truncated, dancers and athletes have been working hard. With new safety protocols in place, the Dow Center was able to open several weeks ago, allowing for training to ramp up and the Hope community to be involved in Dow activities again. Recently, Jim and…