SwedeHearts - Jason ‘17 & Miranda ‘16 Drouillard

Going into the 2015 school year, Miranda was heading into her senior year as one of the top javelin throwers in the NAIA. As a major in Criminal Justice, Miranda was destined for a career fighting crime and taking names. After transferring to Bethany from Kansas State University, Jason was ready to revamp his football career while majoring in Secondary Education with an emphasis in ELA. 

No, this story doesn’t start with Tinder or Bumble matches. It was the connection of a childhood friend of Jason’s, who just happened to be Miranda’s college roommate, that ultimately linked them together. After stumbling across an Instagram picture of fellow Swede, Kara Knopp, with her roommate, Miranda, Jason’s attention quickly turned to learning more about this javelin slinging, law abiding citizen. After many failed attempts, Miranda finally caved to what would be the last first date. 

Coronado Heights. A popular hotspot for many Lindsborg community members for its trail, beautiful sunsets, and mini-castle. That is where, on one fine evening, Jason took Miranda on their first date, picnic style: pancakes, orange juice, and pineapple. Just a few of Miranda’s favorites capped off with a peaceful, warm night. 

Just two years later, it was that exact same location, on top of the Coronado castle, is where Miranda said, “I do,” to one of the most nerve wracking, invigorating questions. Since marrying on July 14th, 2018, life has blessed them with a beautiful daughter, Leighton (2), and another little girl on the way due in June. 

“We are thankful to have been blessed with the people in our lives from Bethany that have been there with us from the beginning. Bethany and Lindsborg is home to us because that’s where it all started for us.”