Introduction Post

Hello, my name is Joel Van Essen and I am from Santa Fe, New Mexico. I was originally born in Detroit, Michigan but spent the majority of my life in Santa Fe. I am the middle child in my family. My older brother attends the University of Arizona and currently is spending a semester abroad in The Netherlands. My younger brother is currently a sophomore in high school.

I have been playing basketball since elementary school and currently play on the Trinity basketball team. I enjoy many other sports as well. I ran track and field in high school and also play some golf.

Through my first semester at Trinity I have been fairly busy between basketball and adjusting to college life but am a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

I do not have a strong computer background. I have taken a few computer oriented classes but still dont consider myself very knowledgeable about computers. I have worked with Photoshop a little bit and know the basics of the Microsoft office programs. I am excited to learn more about these programs in depth.

My secret fact is that when I was in eighth grade my brothers and I were playing baseball in a big open room in my house. When I was sliding into third I smacked my foot into one of the many obstacles and broke three of my toes.

You may e-mail me here