Isabelle (Austin) Reifert- Class of 2021

I am a 2021 BGM graduate. I completed my degree at the University of Iowa with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology in 2023. I am currently pursuing my Masters of Arts for Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. Once I have completed my Masters, I will become a licensed mental health counselor with a focus on children and adolescents as well as individuals with disabilities. I have worked with adolescents who have been diagnosed with disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and motor disorders. I always felt that my purpose in life was to help others and without the continuous support from my family and friends, I would not have been able to come this far in my education as well as my achievements. I would also like to show my appreciation towards the CSF Scholarships, as they played a huge role in my quick successes.

Joseph Irlbeck- Class of 2022

After graduating in 2022, I attended the University of Iowa as an Exercise Science major. I decided to pursue strength and conditioning, and after graduating with my B.S. degree in 2024, I came to the University of Northern Iowa to pursue a Master's in Kinesiology and Sport Performance. I have, for the most part, enjoyed my studies along the way. I will graduate in December of 2025, and I am super excited for what the future holds. The past few years in Iowa City and Cedar Falls have been some of the best years of my life, filled with memories I will cherish forever. Some of my best memories came from rugby trips, in Houston and St. Louis. I have met a ton of life long friends from teammates, to classmates, to random roommates my freshman year. 

Without my experiences at BGM, I would not be where I am today. I would like to thank my parents and CSF of BGM. 

My advice to future college students is to get involved with clubs and organizations.