John "Frank" Foster-Bolton '14
Major: Political Science

"I am a member of the Knox Ultimate Team and the Lambda Alpha chapter of Sigma Chi."

Griffin Justus-Metz Belzer '14
LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Major: Political Science

Autumn McGarr '12
Batavia, Illinois
Interests: Creative Writing, Playwriting, History

"I recently spent a semester abroad in St. Andrews, Scotland. I've been a proud member of the Knox College Choir for three, going on four years, and this year I've joined the Chamber Choir. I also edit for the lit magazines Catch and Quiver."

Anysha Garrison '16
Atlanta, Georgia

"I have four sisters and I'm very family oriented, which draws me to Knox because everyone here is so welcoming. I would like to go to law school after Knox. I aspire to be an entertainment/sports attorney. I feel that Knox is the best place for me to flourish in both sports and academics and still be able to participate in theatre."

Shaun Kelly '13
Columbia, Missouri
Major: Asian Studies with a minor in Gender and Women's Studies

"My favorite experience so far at Knox has been Japan Term. I participated in Japan Term as a sophomore, where I made a great group of friends and got the opportunity to see some amazing places. Japan Term convinced me that I wanted to return to Japan my junior year for a one-year study abroad at Waseda University in Tokyo. Now I'm back at Knox for my final year and gearing up to use the Japanese I learned at Waseda in a translation for my Asian Studies senior capstone."

Sophia Gimenez '15
Denver, Colorado
Major: English Literature, History

"I love living the mountain life; skiing, hiking, and camping are always on my weekend schedule. I also love to play the viola and participate in Knox's String Ensemble. I've also blogged for Knox admissions and am a member of DJ Club. I plan on applying for The London and Florence study abroad program for next year."

Allison Lewis '14 
Owasso, Oklahoma
Major: Art

"I love sculpture and painting. I am also a member of APO, the community service fraternity on campus."

Savannah Trent '16
Dunlap, Illinois
Major: English, Neuroscience

"I was drawn to Knox because of its free-thinking students and excellent English and Science programs. While at Knox, I would like to host a radio show on WKVC 90.7, as well as becoming involved in community service. I am also an avid reader with varied literary taste and a member of the United States Pony Club."

Molly McDowell '16
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Interests: Gender and Women's Studies, Creative Writing, French 

"I’ve already fallen in love with life here."

Nicole Acton '16
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Majors: Creative Writing, Theatre

"I am serving as an assistant stage manager for visiting Israeli scholar Motti Lerner's play At Night's End, and I am also the publicity editor for Catch this term. My primary interest is playwriting."

Grecia Trevino  '16
Houston, Texas
Major: Engineering

"I chose Knox College because I wanted to incorporate liberal arts to my education and be part of the 3-2 program. I also wanted to feel like I belong to a community and Knox provided me with a new family and a sense of unity. My favorite event at Knox so far has been Pumphandle. It made me feel really welcomed to my new home."

Andrew Marr '16
Wheaton, Illinois
Interest: Humanities

"I'm an enigma, a puzzle, a mystery and plan on participating in improv comedy, volunteerism, The Knox Student, and other literary endeavors."

Paige Lee '15
Galesburg, Illinois
Major: Political Science with minors in Psychology and Economics

"Top reasons for choosing Knox: sense of community, rigorous academics, small class size."

Lissa Mann '15
Detroit, Michigan
Major: International Relations

"I volunteer at the Galesburg Public Library. In my free time I enjoy yoga and live music."

Ramona Lin '15
Shanghai, China
Majors: Economics and Anthropology/Sociology

"One thing that I really love about Knox is that it is such a close-knit, supportive community where students really get the opportunity to flourish. I am proud of it and hope to help pass on this tradition!"

Holly Sumner '16
St. Louis, Missouri
Interests: Elementary Education, Languages

"After I graduate, I plan to teach English and Spanish in Nicaragua. I am so blessed to have the opportunity to study both at Knox; the academic "freedom to flourish" given to students really enables us to pursue passions and interests in different fields and fosters a unique, engaging learning environment."

Teresa Simpson '15
Lamont, Washington
Major: Creative Writing with a minor in English Literature or Journalism

"Three things that I am completely passionate about ar writing, literature, and music. I love the poetry scene at Knox, and I really want to get more involved in it. I also really like the whole writing scene itself at Knox."

Nick Wagner
Brooklyn, New York
Major: Neuroscience with minors in psychology and biochemistry

"Interests and hobbies include jazz, cooking, reading, learning, and biking. Ask me about Rootabaga!"

Ivan Keta '15
Westmont, Illinois
Interests: Creative Writing, Film Studies, Philosophy

"I play alto saxophone in the Knox Jazz Ensemble and Cherry Street Combo, and contribute film columns to The Knox Student newspaper. My favorite class at Knox has been playwriting and screenwriting."

Petey Witwer '15
Denver, Colorado

Forrest Linsell '14
Morton Grove, Illinois
Majors: Sociology with minors in Religion and Philosophy

"I love the wide variety of clubs and actives at Knox and am especially active in the GLBTQ club, as well as the Alliance for Peaceful Action, which is a very active social-political organization on campus as well as in the larger Galesburg community. I cherish the dear friends I have made at Knox during the past year, and have quickly made this campus my home. "

Dan Bloethe '14
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Majors: Political Science and Economics

"I am interested in economic development, American foreign policy, and the United States economy. I participate in Men's Ensemble and enjoy playing guitar. To me, Knox is a free but rigorous academic environment, and has a very diverse student environment."

Estefanie Vazquez '13
Galesburg, Illinois
Major: Studio Art with a minor in Psychology

"I am involved with the clubs Students without Borders and M.E.C.h.A. This term I am helping the artist in residence, Danielle Kimzey, and with other art students in the making of a "mural" at the Box!"