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Caleb Schrock-Hurst
  • English
  • Class of 2018
  • Harrisonburg, VA

Caleb Schrock-Hurst is named as a 2018 Cords of Distinction recipient, the most prestigious honor for graduating students

2018 Apr 18

Caleb Schrock-Hurst will be honored as a Cords of Distinction recipient in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, May 5, at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). The ten total Cords of Distinction recipients will wear gold and blue cords during the graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 6.

Faculty, staff and fellow students nominated the recipients, who were cited for their "significant and verifiable impact" on the university and on student life; for their contributions to developing the institution's positive image; for substantial contributions to the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County area and beyond; for their high academic and social standing; and their embodiment of EMU's shared values of Christian discipleship, community, service and peacebuilding.

The cords are blue and gold. Blue represents strength of conviction that one person can help to create a better institution or community. Gold represents the love of spirit and yearning toward creating a better university environment or community.

Cords of Distinction recipients

Emily Clatterbuck, an English education (secondary licensure) major with minors in Spanish and writing studies, from Grottoes, Virginia;

Drew Diaz, a biology major, from New Market, Virginia;

Harrison Horst, a sociology major with minors in environmental sustainability and international development, from Landisville, Pennsylvania;

Maleke Jones, a psychology major with a minor in pre-law, from Charles Town, West Virginia;

Keyri Lopez-Godoy, a liberal arts major with elementary education licensure, from Charlottesville, Virgina;

Michaela Mast, a psychology minor with a pre-law minor, from Broadway, Virginia;

Katrina Poplett, a peacebuilding and development major with minors in Spanish and sociology, from Plymouth, Minnesota;

Caleb Shrock-Hurst, an English major with minors in history and music, from Harrisonburg, Virginia;

Brittany Williams, a recreational leadership and sports studies major with minors in psychology, coaching, kinesiology and exercise science, from King George, Virginia;

Elizabeth Witmer, a social work major, with minors in Spanish and sociology, from Newville, Pennslyvania.