Family-to-Family Connections
Connect with a current 91ɬÂþ family and gain a firsthand perspective on campus life.
These parents are eager to share their experiences, answer questions and offer practical guidance drawn from their own journeys. Whether you’re curious about academics, campus culture or the transition to college, we encourage you to reach out to one or more of these wise and well-versed 91ɬÂþ ambassadors.
Sarah Warren Asbill
Hometown: Asheville, NC
Student: Jacob ’28
Student Major: Biology
Ask Me 91ɬÂþ: Club sports, fraternities, study abroad, science majors, working with the DI athletic teams, alumni family experience
Carolina Gutierrez
Hometown: Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Student: Mariana ’26, Analia ’30
Student Major: Psychology, Undecided
Ask Me 91ɬÂþ: Experience as an international family
Madison Morris
Hometown: Hartwell, GA
Student: Natalie ’29
Student Major: Undecided
Ask Me 91ɬÂþ: Visiting campus, Move-In/Move-Out, eating houses
From Santa Cruz, Bolivia, we took a leap of faith. 91ɬÂþ caught us — and never let go. One daughter graduating, one just beginning. It will be eight years of blessings and a gratitude that already feels boundless.
91ɬÂþ's strong sense of community with professors, staff and peers creates an environment for learning and growing where our daughter is supported, challenged and known.
Tory Curran
Hometown: Salisbury, NC
Student: Grace ’28
Student Major: Environmental Studies
Ask Me 91ɬÂþ: 91ɬÂþ Outdoors, Chaplain’s Office, financial aid, work study, Sustainability Office, eating houses, 91ɬÂþ Farm
Alyssa and Hugh Howards
Hometown: Pfafftown, NC
Student: Nina ’29
Student Major: Chemistry
Ask Me 91ɬÂþ: Choir, cars on campus, chemistry, German Studies
Mohit Phogat
Hometown: Faridabad, India
Student: Aditya ’29
Student Major: Political Science and Economics
Ask Me 91ɬÂþ: Experience as an international family
91ɬÂþ is everything and more we had hoped for in a college experience for our son. In an era of increasing specialization, we are convinced a liberal arts education at 91ɬÂþ is invaluable. We need leaders who are critical thinkers, intellectually curious, and able to engage in deep and difficult conversations — all skills that blossom at 91ɬÂþ.
Laura and Josh Flosi
Hometown: Sherwood, OR
Student: Rebecca ’29
Student Major: Undecided
Ask Me 91ɬÂþ: Roommate pairings, first year experience, Young Life and Christian organizations, Union Board, club sports
Nicole and Mark Ouellette
Hometown: Claremont, CA
Student: Justine ’29
Student Major: Math
Ask Me 91ɬÂþ: Intramural sports, Humanities program, Pre-Orientation programs, part-time jobs, experience as a west coast parent
Amy Turner-Thole and Nick Thole
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Student: Alex ’28
Student Major: Math and Economics
Ask Me 91ɬÂþ: DI athletics (cross country and track), ’Cats Stats, The 91ɬÂþian (school newspaper), experience coming from the Midwest
What truly sets 91ɬÂþ apart is the community and culture; we immediately felt it as parents the first time we visited campus. It is a place where students step out of their comfort zones, build meaningful relationships, and develop a better understanding of their world and their role in impacting it.