Hope College

Active, as an adjective, is defined as engaging or being ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits. A picture of Connor Vachon, the July guest on the Hope Athletics Orange and Blue Podcast, could accompany the word in the dictionary. The 2025 Hope College graduate and standout runner kept his feet and mind active through four years as a student-athlete. Vachon (Jenison, Michigan / Jenison HS) excelled in the classroom as a secondary education major as well as a nationally distinguished runner for the Flying Dutchmen cross country and track teams. In April, Vachon was named the male recipient of the Hope Athletics Be Strong. Be True. Athlete Award of the Year award at the annual HOPEYs ceremony.<br >