Five on Friday

Featuring Bradley Reed, class of 2011

1. How did you end up at Olivet?
Olivet has been a part of my family for quite some time. My parents met at Olivet and started bringing my sisters and me here for Homecoming events at an early age. My older sister, Megan ('09), decided to attend Olivet after high school and absolutely loved it.

By the time my senior year in high school came around, I knew I wanted to go to Olivet. I knew Olivet had all of the opportunities that I desired to be a part of. Most importantly, I knew Olivet would be a place where I would be challenged spiritually and would be surrounded by a body of believers like myself.

Since I've been attending Olivet, my younger sister has started attending and my older sister is starting her graduate work here.

2. You're a member of All Things New. What's the most rewarding part of being on a ministry team?
The most rewarding part of being in a ministry team at Olivet is the opportunity to witness to the teens on Olivet's region. This last summer was the best summer of my life as our band traveled to multiple youth camps. Getting the opportunity to show the love of Christ to kids who are searching has been the best part of my job!

3. How did you become involved in men's club volleyball?
Volleyball has always been a part of my life. I started playing volleyball in my backyard with my sisters and babysitters at a very young age. I started as the setter on my church volleyball team for the first time in 7th grade. Once I realized my high school had a volleyball team, I signed up right away. My junior and senior year, my team went undefeated in the regular season and went to the Indiana state finals both years.

Joining the volleyball team at Olivet was the only option for me. There was no way I would pass up playing my favorite sport here at Olivet! Being a part of the team here has really helped me develop my abilities as a player and as a teammate.

4. What's your favorite winter activity?
My favorite winter activity would have to be snowboarding. This last winter I got to snowboard in Michigan twice. Although I'm not a professional yet, that sure hasn't stopped me from trying to push my limits and to defy gravity!

5. Rumor has it you want to be "the next Brian Allen" [Olivet's vice president for institutional advancement]. Why do you have that particular career aspirations?
I have always thought that Brian Allen has the coolest job in the world. Who wouldn't want to be him? Mr. Allen is the coolest man on campus without a doubt! If I had one wish here at Olivet, it would be to be Brian Allen's personal assistant, just to learn all of the tricks for being the superhero that he is!