Reflection Magazine: Fall 2018

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Cover Story—Endurance:

Peter Ripmaster ’06 and His Dramatic
Journey Through the Alaskan Winter

The Perseverance of Christian Higher Education

An Interview with Shirley Hoogstra

Grit and Excellence

Exploring the Concept of Grit in Education and Beyond

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