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Alfred Ulloa
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Business
Business
Blake Ross
Union, Missouri
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Jocelyn Dixion
Marthasville, Missouri
Arts and Humanities, Journalism
Arts and Humanities, Journalism
Past Featured Falcons
Kynzi Humphrey
St. Clair, Missouri
Business
Business
Makayla Mullins
Liberty, Missouri
Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology
Andrea Hernandez Melara
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Business
Business
Josie Obermark
Washington, MO
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Nursing
Anne Henderson
Union, MO
Psychology
Psychology
Sarah Harris
Hermann, MO
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Rae Pecka
Union, MO
Education
Education
James Johnson
Marthasville, MO
Nursing
Nursing
Deanne Fiedler
Beaufort, MO
Assistant, Athletics
Assistant, Athletics
Paul Lampe
Washington, MO
Director, Advising & Counseling
Director, Advising & Counseling
Sara Padgett
Cuba, MO
Multimedia Assistant
Multimedia Assistant
Cole Halfaker
Bourbon, MO
Student Services Specialist - Rolla
Student Services Specialist - Rolla
Pam Kaiser
Leslie, MO
CWD Program Coordinator
CWD Program Coordinator
Dustin Lindsay
Owensville, MO
Accounting
Accounting
Eric Clapper
Union, MO
Academic Advisor
Academic Advisor
Tracy Mowery
Salem, MO
Assistant Professor, Biology A/P
Assistant Professor, Biology A/P
Keith Pulles
Buffalo, MN
Biology & Ecology Instructor
Biology & Ecology Instructor
Dr. Beth Winters-Rozema
Branchburg, NJ
General Studies
General Studies
Jenifer Goodson
Winona, MO
EMS Instructor/Clinical Coordinator, Allied Health
EMS Instructor/Clinical Coordinator, Allied Health
DeAnna Cassat
Washington, MO
VP of Finance & Administration
VP of Finance & Administration
Parvadha Govindaswamy
Union, MO - From Chennai, India
Associate Professor & Department Chair of Science and Engineering
Associate Professor & Department Chair of Science and Engineering
Chris Rice
Washington, MO
Marketing
Marketing
Mario Wentz
Union, MO
Education/Political Science
Education/Political Science
Carli Nesheim
Cuba, MO
LPN to RN Bridge Program
LPN to RN Bridge Program
Rebecca Metcalf
Union, MO
General Sciences
General Sciences
Lily Dilks
St. Clair, MO
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Lucy McKinnis
Washington, MO
General Studies
General Studies
Sara Schaible
Union, MO
General Business
General Business
Anna Schaible
Union, MO
General Studies
General Studies
Donna Hall
Warrenton, MO
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Jenna Meintz
Eminence, MO
Business Administration
Business Administration
Macy Morehead
Leopold, MO
General Studies
General Studies
Logan Gisburne
Washington, MO
Broadcast Journalism
Broadcast Journalism
Claire Grace Smith
Rolla, MO
Education
Education
Colton Souders
Washington, MO
Journalism
Journalism
Dora Bell
St. Clair, MO
Communications
Communications
Mallory Fox
Rolla, MO
Nursing
Nursing
John Hanneken II
Washington, MO
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Kristyn England
Cuba, MO
Social Science
Social Science
Andrew Erselius
Robertsville, MO
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Alicia Will
St. Clair, MO
General Studies
General Studies
Kaili Edler
High Ridge, MO
Biology
Biology
Gary Peters
Pacific, MO
Precision Machining
Precision Machining
Christopher Miller
Union, MO
Radiology Tech
Radiology Tech
Grace McKinnis
Washington, MO
English Education
English Education
Cade Brautigam
Washington, MO
Precision Machining
Precision Machining
Katelyn Garrett
Washington, MO
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts
Jordan Owens
House Springs, MO
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Zoe Strassner
Union, MO
STEM Pathway
STEM Pathway
Samantha Peterson
Union, MO
Nursing
Nursing
Guy Baskerville
London, England
Liberal Studies/Physical Therapy
Liberal Studies/Physical Therapy
Justin Barringhaus
Union, MO
Secondary Education
Secondary Education
Makayla Bevfoden
Union, MO
General Studies
General Studies
Dani Kimminau
Washington, MO
Elementary Education
Elementary Education
Stephen Akot
Dronten, The Netherlands
Business
Business
Alfred Ulloa
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Business
Business
Dream Job?
Play for the MLB
Favorite classes at ECC?
My favorite class is writing
What difference do you want to make in the world?
Show the world there's nothing impossible if you work hard every day and believe in yourself
What kind of music do you like? Band?
I like all kinds of music, but I like Latin trap and rap music
Three words that describe you?
Hard worker. Steady. Loyal.
Blake Ross
Union, Missouri
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Dream Job?
Being a motivator for a professional sports team
Favorite classes at ECC?
U.S. History to 1877, Oral Communications
What difference do you want to make in the world?
Changing people's lives from living in poverty to living a good, wealthy and stable life.
First thing you would do if you won the lottery?
Build my own backyard roller coaster
If you could only eat one meal every day?
Taquitos from QuikTrip with a large fountain drink of Root Beer
Jocelyn Dixion
Marthasville, Missouri
Arts and Humanities, Journalism
Arts and Humanities, Journalism
Favorite sports team?
Saint Louis Blues
What difference do you want to make after graduating from ECC?
I want to be able to share peoples stories with the world.
List three words that describe you.
Creative, eccentric, and passionate
What is something unique about you?
I can recite the whole first episode of the 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series.
If you could only eat one meal everyday?
My Grandma's tomato soup and grilled cheese.
Kynzi Humphrey
St. Clair, Missouri
Business
Business
Dream job?
My dream job would be to be an interior designer.
What is your favorite thing to do to relax after a week of classes?
Hang out with my friends
What is the first thing you would do if you won the lottery?
Pay off my Jeep and go shopping
What's the first concert you ever attended?
Post Malone
If you could only eat one meal everyday?
Pizza
Makayla Mullins
Liberty, Missouri
Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology
What are some of your favorite classess at ECC?
I love all my classes. I know it sounds cheesy, but I love what I'm studying through and through.
It is finally Friday. What is your favorite thing to do?
Unwind and catch up with the people I care about most.
What difference do you want to make in the world after graduating from ECC?
My biggest hope is that my role in the health care field will have a positive impact.
What kind of music do you like? Band?
I am all over the place with my music taste, but I usually gravitate toward classic rock or country.
Andrea Hernandez Melara
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Business
Business
Dream job?
Having my own non-profit organization to help homeless kids back in my home country.
What are you plans after leaving ECC?
Transferring to a 4-year college.
List three words to describe you.
Determined. Perseverant. Open-minded.
What is the first thing you would do if you won the lottery?
Buy concert tickets to all my favorite artists.
If you could only eat one meal every day?
Sushi
Josie Obermark
Washington, MO
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Nursing
Favorite music/band?
Harry Styles, 5 SOS, Taylor Swift, Quinn XCII, HAIM and many more
Favorite sports team?
Go Cardinals!
What is your dream job?
My dream job at the moment is to become a Nurse Anesthetist.
What is the first thing you would do if you won the lottery?
Buy pit tickets to Harry Styles
List three words to describe you.
Kind, funny sometimes, virgo.
Anne Henderson
Union, MO
Psychology
Psychology
Three words that describe you?
Determined. Loving. Confident.
Dream job?
I would like to have my own private practice for young kids and teenagers.
Something unique about you?
I have four brothers and I am the only girl in the family.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would travel to Scotland and Paris then save the rest to pay for whatever I need.
Sarah Harris
Hermann, MO
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Three words that describe you?
Eclectic. Quirky. Determined.
Dream job?
Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Something unique about you?
I love fish. I currently have two aquariums. The largest one has at least 30 fish (4 species), many snails including my mystery snail, Stan, and at least 15 orange rili shrimp.
What difference do you want to make?
I want to help children experiencing seizures, brain tumors, aneurysms, and more.
Rae Pecka
Union, MO
Education
Education
Three words that describe you?
Passionate. Caring. Helpful.
First concert?
The Doodlebops
Dream job?
Kindergarten Teacher
Plans after ECC?
I'm planning on staying at ECC but switching to CMU to finish my degree.
First thing you'd do if you won the lottery?
Buy land and build my dream house.
James Johnson
Marthasville, MO
Nursing
Nursing
Something unique about you?
I'm a scuba instructor and technical wreck diver. I've had the pleasure of learning deep wreck diving from a world famous diver (John Chatterton).
Three words that describe you?
Curious. Friendly. Conscious.
Favorite way to relax after a long week?
If I'm not able to go scuba diving, I enjoy online races in a simulator.
First concert?
Pavement at Mississippi Nights!
Deanne Fiedler
Beaufort, MO
Assistant, Athletics
Assistant, Athletics
Favorite way to relax on a Friday?
Jeep rides and hanging with family and friends
Three words that describe you?
Friendly. Witty. Adventurous.
First concert?
Sammy Hagar"
Favorite kind of music?
Country, Classic Rock & Alternative Rock
First thing you'd do if you won the lottery?
Buy an RV and travel around the country!
Paul Lampe
Washington, MO
Director, Advising & Counseling
Director, Advising & Counseling
Something unique about you?
I'm left handed.
Three words that describe you?
Patient. Authentic. Egalitarian.
If you could visit any famous person, who would it be? What would you ask them?
Leonardo da Vinci; "Did that machine really fly?"
First thing you'd do if you won the lottery?
Smile
If you had to eat one meal everyday?
Pizza
Sara Padgett
Cuba, MO
Multimedia Assistant
Multimedia Assistant
Favorite way to relax on a Friday?
Work on crafts while watching Food Network.
If you won the lottery?
I would create a huge animal shelter to care for any abandoned or stray animal.
Something unique about you?
I'm only 4'10".
If you could only eat one meal everyday?
California Rolls
Three words that describe you?
Quiet. Laidback. Observant.
Cole Halfaker
Bourbon, MO
Student Services Specialist - Rolla
Student Services Specialist - Rolla
Three words that describe you?
Curious. Scattered. Focused.
Something unique about you?
I'm left handed.
What would you name the autobiography of your life?
The Mess Has An Order
What difference do you want to make at ECC?
To make things as easy as possible for our students.
Favorite music?
Alternative Rock
Pam Kaiser
Leslie, MO
CWD Program Coordinator
CWD Program Coordinator
Three words that describe you?
Genuine. Friendly. Hardworking.
Something unique about you?
I love learning about and caring for honey bees.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Plan a long vacation of the US National Parks and a close second would be to buy property/house in the mountains or Alaska
First concert?
REO Speedwagon
Dustin Lindsay
Owensville, MO
Accounting
Accounting
Dream job?
Forensic Accounting
Three words that describe you?
Extrovert. Humble. Leader.
Favorite way to relax?
Go on a float trip.
Something unique about you?
I've been a camp counselor for inner-city kids.
If you could be any fictional character?
Iron Man
If you could only eat one meal every day?
Sushi
Eric Clapper
Union, MO
Academic Advisor
Academic Advisor
Three words that describe you?
Witty. Determined. Clean.
Something unique about you?
Unique ability to remember obscure details and quotes after viewing a movie once.
If you could only eat one meal every day?
Pizza
Favorite way to relax?
Watch an episode or two of "The Office" with my wife.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Buy some land and build a nice house for my family.
Tracy Mowery
Salem, MO
Assistant Professor, Biology A/P
Assistant Professor, Biology A/P
Something unique about you?
I own cattle. I prefer Polled Herefords.
Favorite sports team?
KC Chiefs
If you could visit a person from the past, who would it be and what would you ask?
Laura Ingalls Wilder; What she thought of current farming practices compared to her day.
What would you name the autobiography of your life?
"Happy Days" because I have nothing to complain about.
Keith Pulles
Buffalo, MN
Biology & Ecology Instructor
Biology & Ecology Instructor
What's your favorite way to relax after a week of teaching?
Hike. Take pictures of wildlife. Play basketball and frisbee.
Something unique about you?
I've been to 48 states (all except Alaska and Hawaii).
Favorite sports team?
Minnesota Vikings
What difference do you want to make during your time at ECC?
I want the students to have a positive experience and be able to understand the natural world around them.
Dr. Beth Winters-Rozema
Branchburg, NJ
General Studies
General Studies
Favorite music/band?
Classic Rock; I'm really impressed Bon Jovi is still going.
Favorite way to relax after a long week?
Read a silly murder mystery book.
What difference do you want to make during your time at ECC?
I want people to leave my class as informed citizens so they're not the ones walking around the world spouting fake science.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Buy undeveloped mountain land.
Jenifer Goodson
Winona, MO
EMS Instructor/Clinical Coordinator, Allied Health
EMS Instructor/Clinical Coordinator, Allied Health
Three words that describe you?
Passionate. Extrovert. Adventurous.
Something unique about you?
I make bread from scratch, including making my own yeast.
Favorite music/band?
Rock and Country; Five Finger Death Punch and Eric Church
If you could visit a famous person from the past, who would it be? What would you ask?
Sally Ride; What were obstacles you had to overcome to become the first woman in space?
DeAnna Cassat
Washington, MO
VP of Finance & Administration
VP of Finance & Administration
Something unique about you?
I was able to complete my master's degree in Accountancy from Mizzou in 4 years! This was achievable thanks to the dual credit options I took advantage of through my high school.
Three words that describe you?
Friendly. Approachable. Understanding.
What would you name the autobiography of your life?
The Life of a Working Mom—Chaotic, Fun, and Fulfilling
Parvadha Govindaswamy
Union, MO - From Chennai, India
Associate Professor & Department Chair of Science and Engineering
Associate Professor & Department Chair of Science and Engineering
Favorite sport?
Cricket
Three words that describe you?
Loving. Curious. Stubborn.
Something unique about you?
I have an unlimited capacity to forgive and forget.
Favorite way to relax after a work week?
Eat a warm and spicy meal, and binge watch TV shows.
Favorite music?
I listen to a lot of Indian music. It is my comfort blanket.
Chris Rice
Washington, MO
Marketing
Marketing
Favorite ECC classes?
Jazz and Music Appreciation
Three words that describe you?
Loud. Unemcumbered. Excogitate.
Something unique about you?
I like to collect sneakers.
Plans after ECC?
Transfer to Missouri State University
What difference do you want to make in the world?
End homelessness
Mario Wentz
Union, MO
Education/Political Science
Education/Political Science
Dream Job?
Teacher or Musician
Three words that describe you?
Short. Introvert. Empathetic.
Something unique about you?
I love Russian culture and language.
Something you learned this week?
Progress is progress no matter the pace.
Favorite ECC classes?
Political Science, English & Philosophy
Carli Nesheim
Cuba, MO
LPN to RN Bridge Program
LPN to RN Bridge Program
Dream Job?
Surgical Nurse
Something unique about you?
I was a competitive cheerleader in St. Louis.
Three words that describe you?
Caring. Organized. Compassionate.
What difference do you want to make in the world?
I want to be one of the nurses that patients remember having a positive experience with during their stay in the hospital.
If you had to eat one meal everyday?
Mac N Cheese
Rebecca Metcalf
Union, MO
General Sciences
General Sciences
Dream Job?
I'd love to run my own business someday—possibly a clothing store or a cat cafe! I'd also like to work with wildlife, so who knows what I'll do.
Three words that describe you?
Shopaholic. Hilarious. Awkward.
Something you learned this week?
I learned to not procrastinate. I learn that every week but I seem to forget it.
Something unique about you?
I have around 45 known allergies—about half are to food!
Lily Dilks
St. Clair, MO
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Dream Job?
I think it would be awesome to be a national park ranger at Yellowstone
Favorite sports team?
Los Angeles Chargers
If you could only eat one meal everyday?
Crab Legs
Three words that describe you?
Outgoing. Honest. Creative.
What difference do you want to make in the world?
I would help by educating others about nature.
Lucy McKinnis
Washington, MO
General Studies
General Studies
Dream Job?
Editing animated movies and shows at Funimation
What difference do you want to make?
I want to edit movies and shows that would get people to see them and be inspired to do things that could change the world based on what they saw
Something you learned this week?
That the Grand Illusion is a fantastic film
If you had to eat only one meal for the rest of your life?
Roast
Sara Schaible
Union, MO
General Business
General Business
Dream Job?
I'd either want to start my own store or become an accountant
Three words that describe you?
Optimistic. Energetic. Adventurous.
Something unique about you?
I am the youngest person in my family to attend college.
If you could be a fictional character?
I would like to be a Hobbit from Lord of the Rings. It would be so nice to live in the Shire, with its lovely gardens and grass-covered houses. An I'm always down for second breakfast!
Anna Schaible
Union, MO
General Studies
General Studies
Dream Job?
I love working with both numbers and people, so something that either involves accounting or working on political campaigns
Three words that describe you?
Optimistic. Dedicated. Enthusiastic.
Something unique about you?
I am a dual enrolled high school student in Phi Theta Kappa here at ECC. I have been home schooled most of my life and attribute my early college and PTK membership to the practical skills my mom taught me alongside usual lessons at home.
Donna Hall
Warrenton, MO
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Dream Job?
Being a mom is the best and hardest job I ever had. So, in that respect, any job that makes me feel needed, valued and can help someone else would be perfect
Three words that describe you?
Optimistic. Dedicated. Enthusiastic.
What difference do you want to make?
I hope that I can make one person's day better, each and every day
Something unique about you?
I have been able to travel to several different countries—I even lived in Germany
Jenna Meintz
Eminence, MO
Business Administration
Business Administration
Dream Job?
Crime Scene Investigator
Three words that describe you?
Witty. Dedicated. Tired.
Something unique about you?
I can whistle with my hands
If you could only eat one meal everyday?
Steak, shrimp and a baked potato with a lot of butter and sour cream
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Open a humane shelter so I could take in all of the dogs
Macy Morehead
Leopold, MO
General Studies
General Studies
Dream Job?
Radiation Therapist
Three words that describe you?
Passionate. Outgoing. Strong-Willed.
Something unique about you?
I like to write songs
If you could only eat one meal everyday?
Fried Chicken and Mashed Potatoes
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
Mulan
Plans after ECC?
Attend Arkansas State University
Logan Gisburne
Washington, MO
Broadcast Journalism
Broadcast Journalism
Dream Job?
Basketball article author or video editor at SB Nation
Three words that describe you?
Considerate. Clownish. Confused.
Something unique about you?
I've been to Morgan Freeman's house
If you could only eat one meal everyday?
Lasagna
Plans after ECC?
I'm planning on getting an apartment with some friends in Columbia and continuing my education at Mizzou
Claire Grace Smith
Rolla, MO
Education
Education
Dream Job?
English professor for students who are passionate about their studies
Favorite music/band?
Folk music; Florence and the Machine
Something unique about you?
I was adopted when I was born
If you could only eat one meal everyday?
Salad, because they have a little bit of everything in it
What difference do you want to make?
A lot of people haven't read enough books. I want to open a library that people can leave and take books
Colton Souders
Washington, MO
Journalism
Journalism
Dream Job?
I would love to be an analyst on ESPN
Three words that describe you?
Easygoing. Welcoming. Passionate.
If you could visit someone from the past, who would it be? What would you ask them?
I would want to talk to Kobe Bryant. I would ask him what kind of mentality it takes to be great everyday.
Something unique about you?
I've listened to all of Kanye West's albums 5 times in 5 different sittings.
Dora Bell
St. Clair, MO
Communications
Communications
Favorite ECC class(es)?
I really enjoy Theatre here, so Acting and Directing with Grace Austin. I also love to write and read, so English classes with Leigh Kolb are always wonderful!
Three words that describe you?
Helpful. Caring. Determined.
What would you name your autobiography?
Dora: Not The Explorer
Something unique about you?
I am left-handed! Some of my closest friends are still surprised when they see me write.
Mallory Fox
Rolla, MO
Nursing
Nursing
Dream Job?
ICU or Trauma Nurse
Three words that describe you?
Reliable. Thorough. Attentive.
If you could visit someone from the past, who would it be? What would you ask them?
Florence Nightingale; I would ask her how she figured out that washing her hands and changing sheets would decrease infection rates
What difference do you want to make in the world?
I want to help people to heal and be able to go home to their families
John Hanneken II
Washington, MO
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Dream Job?
Work in aero space with a company that gets military contracts
Three words that describe you?
Focused. Driven. Dedicated.
Plans after ECC?
Getting my BS at S&T and then moving to Colorado
Something unique about you?
I'm an Army Veteran
Something you learned this week?
That the speed of light is constant no matter what reference frame you are in
Kristyn England
Cuba, MO
Social Science
Social Science
Dream Job?
Professional Sports Photographer/Journalist
Three words that describe you?
Authentic. Humble. Understanding.
Plans after ECC?
Attend UCM to obtain my degree in Social Work
Something unique about you?
I love going to the shooting range with my brothers
What difference do you want to make in the world?
I want to give back to others and help those who need it most
Andrew Erselius
Robertsville, MO
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Dream Job?
MODOT
Three words that describe you?
Funny. Caring. Hardworking.
Favorite way to relax after a week of classes?
Hang out with family and work on my farm
Something unique about you?
I am really stubborn
What difference do you want to make in the world?
I want everyone to know that they can do anything if they put their mind to it
Alicia Will
St. Clair, MO
General Studies
General Studies
Dream Job?
Something that pays decent and not hard on the body
Three words that describe you?
Energetic. Busy. Caring.
What would you name the autobiography of your life?
Life Ain't Easy
Favorite way to relax after a week of classes?
I love to get pedicures
Something unique about you?
I am back in school to prove to my kids I can do it
Kaili Edler
High Ridge, MO
Biology
Biology
Dream Job?
Research Scientist
Three words that describe you?
Ambitious. Reliable. Compassionate.
Favorite way to relax after a week of classes?
Spend time with my dogs
Something unique about you?
I love doing hair and makeup on my friends
What difference do you want to make in the world?
I hope to make advances towards finding a cure for cancer
Gary Peters
Pacific, MO
Precision Machining
Precision Machining
Favorite class at ECC?
Machine Tool
Three words that describe you?
Decisive. Optimistic. Unpredictable.
The first thing you would do if you won the lottery?
I would buy a 2018 Camaro ZL1.
What would you name the autobiography of your life?
"Where is the seatbelt?"
If you could be any fictional character?
Superman
Christopher Miller
Union, MO
Radiology Tech
Radiology Tech
Favorite sport/team?
Baseball; Toronto Blue Jays
Three words that describe you?
Funny. Loud. Fun.
Plans after ECC?
Getting a job at some sort of hospital
What would you name the autobiography of your life?
"The Best Life of a Man"
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life?
Egg Sandwich
Grace McKinnis
Washington, MO
English Education
English Education
Favorite class(es) at ECC?
Ceramics I and Early American Literature
Three words that describe you?
Kind. Awkward. Creative.
Plans after ECC?
Attend Truman State University to receive my masters in both English and Education
What would you name the autobiography of your life?
Socks, No Shoes
Dream Job?
Astronaut
Cade Brautigam
Washington, MO
Precision Machining
Precision Machining
Dream Job?
CNC Precision Machinist
Three words that describe you?
Funny. Caring. Intelligent.
Something unique about you?
I work in the school district of Washington as a sub for cooks.
Favorite sport/team?
Soccer; Liverpool
What difference do you want to make in the world?
To help people to see the importance of caring for one another.
Katelyn Garrett
Washington, MO
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts
Dream Job?
International Human Rights Lawyer
Three words that describe you?
Funny. Courageous. Optimistic.
Something unique about you?
In any opportunity, whether it would be meeting a new person, or an awkward situation, I always try to make people laugh.
Plans after ECC?
I plan on transferring to Mizzou and majoring in political science and prelaw.
Jordan Owens
House Springs, MO
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Dream Job?
Occupational Therapist
Three words that describe you?
Loyal. Kind. Hardworking.
Something unique about you?
I love musicals.
Favorite sports team?
St. Louis Blues
First concert you ever attended?
Bruno Mars
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
Elena from Vampire Diaries
Zoe Strassner
Union, MO
STEM Pathway
STEM Pathway
Dream Job?
Artificial Intelligence Developer
Three words that describe you?
Hardworking. Geeky. Introverted.
Something unique about you?
I like to 3D print and paint miniatures
First concert?
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Favorite class(es)?
Ethics - I love the discussion and debate
If you had to eat one meal everyday?
Sushi Rolls
Samantha Peterson
Union, MO
Nursing
Nursing
Dream Job?
Nurse Anesthetist
Three words that describe you?
Determined. Busy. Dependable.
Something unique about you?
I have four children age 5 and under, and a 13-year-old
Something you've learned this week?
9–10% of the population has diabetes
Favorite class(es)?
History with Parsons and Microbiology with Dixon
If you had to east one meal everyday?
Fajitas
Guy Baskerville
London, England
Liberal Studies/Physical Therapy
Liberal Studies/Physical Therapy
Dream Job?
Physiotherapist for a professional sports team
Three words that describe you?
Calm. Relaxed. Optimistic.
Something unique about you?
I am never angry.
Something you learned this week?
The bones of the body
What difference do you want to make in the world after graduating?
I want to help end knee pain caused by weight training.
Justin Barringhaus
Union, MO
Secondary Education
Secondary Education
Dream Job?
Professional Gamer
Favorite class(es)?
Anything with Mr. Stotler
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Pay off mine and my friends' student loans
What are your plans after ECC?
Continue to study Secondary Education at UCM
Favorite band?
Pearl Jam
If you had to eat one meal everyday?
Taco Pizza with Double Refried Beans
Makayla Bevfoden
Union, MO
General Studies
General Studies
Dream Job?
Dental Hygienist
Three words that describe you?
Classy. Practical. Responsible.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Invest some, the rest goes to my dream home and an Olympic trampoline.
Favorite class(es)?
Ethics and Microbiology
If you had to eat one meal everyday?
Chinese Buffet
Dani Kimminau
Washington, MO
Elementary Education
Elementary Education
Dream Job?
Marine Biologist
Favorite ECC Class?
Ecology with Professor Pulles
Three words that describe you?
Hardworking. Caring. Determined.
Something you learned this week?
Time Management
Plans after ECC?
Transfer to Missouri State
Something unique about you?
I like to go on car rides with my family.
Stephen Akot
Dronten, The Netherlands
Business
Business
Dream Job?
CEO and Creative Director
Three words that describe you?
Positive. Striving. Unbothered.
Something unique about you?
I'm always positive.
Favorite sport & team?
Juventus Football Club
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life?
Pasta Pesto
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
Black Panther