Maranie Harris-Kuiper became involved with diversity at Williston her first day on campus.

“I always look for identity tags when I’m meeting new students, and hers were very clear,” said Bridget Choo, John Wright dorm head and director of diversity.  “Kids have them either on their wrists, their sweatshirts, or posters, but hers was a frame of Dr. Martin Luther King sitting on her desk,” she said.

The picture was a gift from Harris-Kuiper’s mother who has admired Dr. King her whole life.  His image and life’s work is a point of inspiration for both mother and daughter. Continue reading →