James and Helen DeJonge

This endowment was established for outstanding voice students. Professor James DeJonge taught at Calvin for 30 years in the Music Department and then worked for 20 years in the Calvin Archives. His involvement included directing the Back to God Hour Radio Choir, performing as a soloist in Calvin Oratorio concerts, giving voice recitals and teaching in the Music Department. During their lifetimes, the DeJonges funded a voice award for students for fourteen years. This scholarship continues that tradition.