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Caleb Stephens
Hometown: Lawrence, Kansas
Class of 2011
What’s your major? Why did you choose it?
Social Work. I love helping people help themselves.
What brought you to Bethel?
The people definitely, the choir, and the football team as well. But definitely the people.
What activities have you been involved in?
Concert Choir and Men's Ensemble, Open Road, football, track, SAC [Student Activities Council], and a Men’s Bible Study that Matt Regier and I started up a couple weeks ago.
How are you different now from when you first arrived on campus?
I am much more open when it comes to talking to people, or really sharing what's on my mind.
For what are you most proud of Bethel?
I'm most proud of the amazing people that I’ve been able to meet here.
How would you like to see Bethel change or improve in the next five years?
More consistent choices of fruit and veggies in the cafeteria, and a pep band for the sporting events to get our sporting teams crunk!
What has been your favorite course so far, and why?
Concert Choir is always awesome because I love the people and singing. But I can’t leave out Dan Quinlin's Critical Writing class. He’s the man!
Tell a quick story about a memorable moment from your Bethel days.
When I first came to Bethel on a visit, Darren Ramsey paid Omar Hassan to take me for the night becuase he had to, “study” (which I still don’t believe). Nevertheless, Omar was an amazing host. He took me to Druber's (along with the friends I brought down with me), watched my crummy highlight video (offensive linemen's highlight's are few and far between and mostly boring), and when we were going to bed (I brought and was sleeping on my blow-up mattress), he offered me some milk and cheese. From that moment on, I knew this was the place for me. Not just because he offered me food, but because I could really tell that he cared. That's why I love this place; the people really do care about one another.
What does it mean to be a Thresher?
To be a Thresher to me is to have a family away from home. I knew I was truly a Thresher when I missed it here during the summer. I didn't miss the school work, but I missed the opportunities I had to grow among a group of people who I love and respect. To me being a Thresher is knowing that others have your back, and them knowing you have theirs.