East Central College
Gabriel Presley
Hometown – St. Clair, MO
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Are you a first-generation college student?
Yes, and I am proud of it because others in my family never got to attend college, so I am very grateful.
What show are you currently watching?
“One Piece” to see what all the hype is about.
What advice would you give to new ECC students?
Don’t be afraid to talk to people; I would rather have an awkward moment than a regret.
What are your plans after leaving ECC?
To transfer to Mizzou to pursue a career in History.
What motivates you when things get challenging?
There will be hard and dark times, but there is always light at the end of the tunnel, no matter what.
Katie Oreskovic
Hometown – Washington, MO
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
What is your dream job?
To work in animal rescue/rehabilitation or help people with various mental health struggles.
What has been the most surprising thing about college life for you?
What surprised me the most about ECC was how much care and passion the professors put in at all times.
What’s a hobby or interest you have outside of school?
I love a good hike, or even better, a hike with my camera in hand and dog at my side.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
New Zealand, please
List three words that describe you.
Contemplative, Passionate, and Caring
Luke Stuesse
Hometown – Union, MO
Biology
Biology
What advice would you give to new ECC students?
Try your hardest not to procrastinate, you’ll regret it if you do.
What has been the most surprising thing about college life for you?
How many cool people there are here.
What are your plans after leaving ECC?
Get my bachelor’s degree in biology (I haven’t decided where), then get my teaching certificate so I can teach high school biology.
What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you?
I get around by bicycle and have no plans to ever own a car.
If you could start a club at ECC, what would it be about?
Probably something to do with dinosaurs.
Upcoming Events
Monday, March 2, 2026 – Friday, March 27, 2026
Art Gallery, Hansen Hall 121
Monday, March 16, 2026 – Friday, March 20, 2026
Monday, March 23, 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
6:00 pm
Health & Science Building 100
Thursday, March 26, 2026
John Edson Anglin Performing Arts Center
