Dow cited her parents’ relationship with Christ as part of her reasoning for attending Cedarville, as well as it’s dedication to gospel care.
She was also able to draw from her family’s experience at Cedarville when looking at different student organizations, courses and residence halls.
While Dow can learn from her family, she told the university she wants to make her own path and stand on her own.
Dow’s family connection to Cedarville isn’t limited to graduates. Her great-great-great-grandfather’s brother, John Calvin Stormont, was on the board of trustees from 1892 to 1911 and her great-great-great-grandfather, J. Harry Stormont, was the university’s first vice president from 1912 to 1916, according to the university.
Collins Hall was named in honor of Dow’s great-great-great-grandfather, Andrews Collins.
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