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Meet the Ambassadors

Mark Abbott
Mark Abbott 

Junior

Hometown:  Florissant, MO

High School:  Hazelwood West

Major:  Public Relations 

“The library is my favorite place to go on campus to go and find a quiet place to read or study.”
 
 
 
Carly Adams
Carly Adams
Freshman
Hometown: Neosho, MO
High School: Neosho High School
Major: Marketing 
 
“I chose to come to Missouri State because I had an awesome tour! I compared Mo State to other universities in the area and everything seemed much brighter and friendlier here. Plus, I received a great scholarship.”
 
 
 
Brandon Alexander
Senior
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
High School: Lutheran South
Major: Biology 
 
“I chose to come to Missouri State because of the wicked sweet campus and splendidly exceptional and outstandingly awesome people and such.”
 
 
 
Katie Anderson
Katie Anderson
Sophomore
Hometown: Fulton, MO
High School: Fulton High School
Major: Psychology, minors in Criminology and Biomedical Sciences
 
“My favorite place to go on campus is that cool, deserted study corner of the 3rd floor of Meyer Library…it has a great view and no distractions!”
 
 
 
Jennifer Artman
Jennifer Artman
Junior
Hometown: Orrick, MO
High School: Orrick High School
Major: History, Pre-Law
 
“I came to Missouri State because of the excellent scholarships they offered, and after a tour I fell in love with the atmosphere of the friendly campus. It felt like home!”
 
 
 
 
Noelle Boettge
Noelle Boettge
Sophomore
Hometown: St. Peters, MO
High School: Christian High School
Major: Marketing – Advertising & Promotion
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory is from the first Bears home football game. It was awesome to see the stands filled with maroon and to see all the students with so much school spirit.”
 
 
  
Mana Boushehri
Sophomore
Hometown: Branson, MO
High School: Branson High School
Major: Cell and Molecular Biology (Pre-Optometry)
 
“Missouri State University has one of the most beautiful campuses I have ever been on.  Combine that with the great academic programs, amazing professors, and outstanding student organizations, how could I not come here?!?!?!"
 
 
 
Sarah Buchschacher
Sarah Buchschacher
Freshman
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
High School: Lindbergh
Major: Marketing
 
“My favorite place to study on campus is either in the Plaster Student Union or on the tables outside on a nice day.”
 
 
 
Alex Cable
Alex Cable
Senior
Hometown: De Soto, MO
High School: De Soto High School
Major: Public Relations with a minor in Marketing
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory is the day I became a University Ambassador. It was the greatest day because I finally felt a sense of accomplishment and of belonging here at Missouri State. I fell in love with the organization. I love my role in it as well as all of the people I have met in the organization more than they know.”
 
 
 
Stephanie Chambers
Stephanie Chambers
Freshman
Hometown: Independence, MO
High School: Fort Osage High School
Major: Cell & Molecular Biology
 
“My favorite place to study on campus is in the Blair-Shannon grand lounge or the Plaster Student Union. I love playing sand volleyball and soccer at the Taco Bell Intramural fields in my spare time.”
 
 
 
Megan Crain
Junior
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
High School: Incarnate Word Academy
Major: Public Relations and minor in Marketing
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory is from my freshman year on 5WW of Freddy. This is where I made my three best friends who I once again will be living with my senior year of college.”
 
 
 
Krystal Dreher
Sophomore
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
High School: Oak Park High School
Major: Political Science
 
“I chose Missouri State last minute for in-state tuition. It was one of the best last minute decisions I have ever made!” 
 
 
 
Amanda Dumey
Senior
Hometown: Jackson, MO
High School: Jackson Senior High School
Major: Communication
 
“My favorite place to go on campus is any sporting event, especially basketball and baseball! I love being loud and cheering on the Bears! The atmosphere is always electric and you meet tons of people and have a lot of fun in the process.”
 
 
 
Brian Edler
Brian Edler
Junior
Hometown: Washington, MO
High School: Washington High School
Major: Mathematics Education
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory was being able to help make the large student spirit banner for the Hammons Student Center.”
 
 
 
Brittany Ems
Senior
Hometown: Arnold, MO
High School: St. Pius X
Major: Political Science and Spanish, Pre-Law
 
“When I came to Missouri State for my tour I absolutely fell in love with the campus. I got lost and was over 45 minutes late for my tour but my tour guide was very understanding and after the tour they showed me what I missed. Everyone was so personable and the campus was beautiful!”
 
 
 
Brian Fellows
Brian Fellows
Freshman
Hometown: Lee’s Summit, MO
High School: Lee’s Summit High School
Major: Communication & Mass Media
 
“I chose to come to Missouri State because of the size of campus, the number of students, the overall look of campus, the atmosphere, and it felt like home.”
 
 
 
Josh Fieleke
Josh Fieleke
Senior
Hometown: Belton, MO
High School: Raymore-Peculiar
Major: Psychology
 
“My favorite places to go on campus are the Hammons Student Center for basketball games and the Plaster Student Union Theatre for Campus Crusade.”
 
 
 
Ashley Fisher
Senior
Hometown: Nixa, MO
High School: Nixa High School
Major: Marketing/Sales
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory is going to Bearfest village before football games or just going to any athletics event! Fun times with my friends!”
 
 
 
Ellie Fritz
Ellie Fritz
Freshman
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
High School: Oakville Senior High School
Major: Marketing Research
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory is when Missouri State raised around $108,000 through Up Til’ Dawn for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We were also third in the nation for most money raised – which is so great for it being our first year participating!”
 
 
 
Andrew Garton
Senior
Hometown: Springfield, MO
High School: Glendale High School
Major: Socio-Political Communication and a minor in Advertising & Promotion and Political Science
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory is becoming a University Ambassador. And I chose Missouri State because I was offered great scholarships.”
 
 
 
Christine Giddings
Christine Giddings
Sophomore
Hometown: Everton, MO
High School: Everton High School
Major: Communications
 
“Coming from a very small school I wanted to attend a large university but yet did not want to become just a number. I chose Missouri State because I love the compact campus and the sense of community that runs throughout campus.  For being a university of over 19,000 students you will always see people you know walking through campus and there are hundreds of opportunities to get involved and make it your own.”
 
 
 
Jody Glazner
Jody Glazner
Freshman
Hometown: Harrisonville, MO
High School: Harrisonville High School
Major: Public Relations
 
“My favorite place to go on campus is the “sit and spins”! (it is the art sculpture at the corner of Grand and National)”
 
 
 
Zach Happel
Zach Happel
Freshman
Hometown: Salem, MO
High School: Salem High School
Major: Cell & Molecular Biology
 
“My favorite place to go on campus is my bed - #1 it’s really comfortable, #2 there are no classes there, #3 you can eat, sleep, study, watch TV or movies, and hang out there.”
 
 
 
Dana Hillyer
Dana Hillyer
Freshman
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
High School: Wentzville Holt
Major: General Business
 
“My favorite place to go on campus is my bed.”
 
 
 
Robyn Huber
Junior
Hometown: St. Paul, MO
High School: St. Dominic
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
 
“I chose Missouri State because I liked the idea of having a large university with a small community feel and being able to see familiar faces everyday.”
 
 
 
Lauren Janoski
Lauren Janoski
Freshman
Hometown: St. Charles, MO
High School: Francis Howell North
Major: Theatre
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory is working with all the Missouri State organizations on Up-Til-Dawn to raise money for the St. Jude’s research hospital.”
 
 
  
Alicia Karle
Junior
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
High School: Lincoln East High School
Major: Political Science with a minor in Sociology
 
“Coming from Nebraska and being a HUGE die-hard Husker Football fan, I needed a sport at Missouri State to get passionate about and I found it!  So, my favorite thing to do at Missouri State is attend the MSU Ice Hockey games!  Not only are they exciting to watch, but the team is actually really awesome and they just won a tournament for the first time (plus, they are only getting better!)"
 
 
 
Amanda Kuda
Junior
Hometown: Mexico, MO
High School: Mexico High School
Major: Professional Writing & Public Relations
 
“I chose Missouri State because we have very diverse academic options. For someone who didn’t know if my major was certain it was nice to know I could change my mind if I wanted.”
 
 
 
Mary Kreimer
Mary Kriemer
Sophomore
Hometown: Blue Springs, MO
High School: Blue Springs High School
Major: Communications
 
“My favorite place to go on campus is the 2nd floor of the Plaster Student Union to study.”
 
 
 
Taylor Lane
Taylor Lane
 
 
 
Dan Lepper
Dan Lepper
 
 
Tessa Lewis
Senior
Hometown: Harrisonville, MO
High School: Harrisonville High School
Major: Integrated Human Anatomy & Physiology
 
“I chose Missouri State because I loved the campus and I got a great scholarship.”
 
 
 
Suzie Long
Senior
Hometown: Neosho, MO
High School: Neosho High School
Major: Psychology
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory is the Ice Storm of 2007. I lost electricity in my apartment, so I moved into Scholars House for the weekend. That time was filled with a lot of good laughs, movies, mini-outings (to places we could still manage to get that actually had electricity), and WAY too many Taco Bell bean burritos.”
 
 
 
Nathan McVay
Nathan McVay
Sophomore
Hometown: Blue Springs, MO
High School: Blue Springs South High School
Major: Broadcast Journalism
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory is getting 3rd in the public speaking showcase. It was a lot of fun giving the speech and I’ve met a ton of people because of it.”
 
 
 
Becky Moore
Becky Moore
Junior
Hometown: Eureka, MO
High School: Eureka High School
Major: Vocational Family and Consumer Science Education
 
“My favorite place to go is downtown where my major is located. The sewing lab is my favorite place to go on campus because my passion is sewing.”
 
 
 
Lauren Nagle
Lauren Nagle
Freshman
Hometown: Republic, MO
High School: Republic High School
Major: Elementary Education
 
“I chose Missouri State because it has a variety of activities and services for its large campus, but still has a community feeling.”
 
 
 
Emily Nash
Junior
Hometown: Longview, TX
High School: Longview High School
Major: Broadcast Journalism
 
“My favorite place to go on campus is on the third floor of the library in the back corner nook under the carillon bells. It is always sunny and pretty secluded. Not only can I see campus perfectly but I can grab a nap before class in Strong Hall.”
 
  
 
Melissa Ohlfest
Junior
Hometown: Sioux City, IA
High School: East High School
Major: Cell and Molecular Biology
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory was my first football game in the fall of 2004.  It was amazing!  Even though I knew we had a lot of students I never expected the explosive energy that everyone provided.  It made the overall football experience fantastic.  Go Bears!!!"
 
 
 
Whitney Paul
Whitney Paul
Sophomore
Hometown: Buffalo, MO
High School: Buffalo High School
Major: Communication
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory is attending the name change celebration. It happened my freshman year and it was exciting to see all the enthusiasm. It made me look forward to my future years at Missouri State.”
 
 
 
Emily Petelin
Senior
Hometown: Blue Springs, MO
High School: Blue Springs South High School
Major: Accounting
 
“My favorite places to go on campus and relax in between classes are on the lawn in front of Carrington and the Tables behind Plaster Student Union.  I love sitting outside to relax or study during the fall and spring because the campus is absolutely gorgeous when all of the trees begin to change colors or the flowers begin to bloom!”
 
 
 
Chris Polley
Sophomore
Hometown: DeSoto, MO
High School: DeSoto High School
Major: Political Science
 
“My favorite place to go on campus is the Hammons Student Center for Bears basketball games.”
 
 
 
Meagan Powers
Meagan Powers
Sophomore
Hometown: Ironton, MO
High School: Arcadia Valley High School
Major: Psychology
 
“One of my favorite places to go to study or hang out is the Hub. It has an awesome atmosphere and is a good place to go to socialize and study. Plus – the drinks are fantastic!”
 
 
 
Travis Randolph
 Travis Randolph
 
 
 
Teresa Roosman
Junior
Hometown: Bourbon, MO
High School: Bourbon High School
Major: Dance
 
“I chose Missouri State because they offer great scholarships, a great environment, and a variety of academic departments and majors.”
 
 
 
Erica Sanders
Senior
Hometown: O’Fallon, IL
High School: Township High School
Major: Merchandising with a minor in Psychology
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory is the interview I did with Dillard’s in October on campus through the Career Center that landed me a job as an assistant buyer!”
 
  
 
Julia Schlette
Junior
Hometown: Arnold, MO
High School: Fox Senior High School
Major: International Management and Spanish
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory is attending “Group Dinners” in the dining centers with all of my housemates!”
 
 
 
Dana Segal
Dana Segal
Freshman
Hometown: Joplin, MO
High School: Joplin High School
Major: Nursing
 
“My favorite place to go on campus is the “sit and spins” at the sculpture on the corner of Grand and National.”
 
 
 
Ashley Secoy
Ashley Secoy
  
 
 
Kristen Shanahan
Sophomore
Hometown: St. Charles, MO
High School: St. Charles High School
Major: Psychology
 
“My favorite place to go on campus is the third floor of the library by the front windows.  There are couches and it has a nice view of the fountain.  It is an excellent place to study and people watch when you can't make yourself study anymore!"
 
 
 
Kacie Showalter
Kacie Showalter
Junior
Hometown: Derby, KS
High School: Derby High School
Major: Fashion Merchandising-Marketing/General Business
 
“I chose Missouri State because it felt like home away from home from the second I got to campus. I felt like I was at a big university, but didn’t feel lost in the midst of a huge campus. The people I encountered while here were great and made me feel so welcome. Also the Springfield community was a great adjustment from home to here.”
 
 
 
Matt Simpson
Matt Simpson
 
 
 
Zach Smith
Zach Smith
Freshman
Hometown: Burlington, KS
High School: Burlington High School
Major: Cell and Molecular Biology
 
“I chose Missouri State because it is a great compact campus, has outstanding residence halls, offers incoming freshman scholarship opportunities, and Springfield has a great “small town” feel.”
 
 
 
Megan Thackrey
Megan Thackrey
Freshman
Hometown: Columbia, IL
High School: Columbia High School
Major: Entertainment Management
 
“I chose Missouri State because it is close to home (but not too close), has a good atmosphere, compact campus, nice Residence Halls, and a great business school.”
 
 
 
Whitney Thomas
Junior
Hometown: Russellville, MO
High School: Russelville High School
Major: Accounting
 
“My favorite place to go on campus is the 3rd floor of the Meyer Library on the North side. It has a great view!”
 
 
 
Kerri Tobin
Senior!!!
Hometown: Lee’s Summit, MO
High School: Blue Springs South High School…Go Jaguars!
Major: Finance with a minor in Economics
 
“My favorite place to go on campus is Wok & Roll in the Plaster Student Union. It’s pretty tasty and they have great crab rangoons! I also enjoy going to Bear Fest Village before football games.”
 
 
 
Emily Trammell
Emily Trammell
Sophomore
Hometown: Valley Springs, AR
High School: Valley Springs High School
Major: Communications & Spanish
 
“I like to watch Bears Basketball with Maroon Madness, and I enjoy late night runs to Steak & Shake with my friends!”
 
 
 
Nathan Traw
Nathan Traw
Freshman
Hometown: Ash Flat, AR
High School: Highland High School
Major: Cell & Molecular Biology, Pre-Dental
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory is being involved with the 2007 Ice Storm cleanup and beating Wichita State!”
 
 
 
Darion Walker
 Darion Walker
 
 
 
Alicia Weber 
Alicia Weber
 
 
 
Katie Welker
Senior
Hometown: Perryville, MO
High School: St. Vincent de Paul High School
Major: Speech-Language Pathology, Child and Family Development
 
“I’m very involved in Catholic Campus Ministry and love to just hang out there. Whether there’s an event going on or it’s just a Tuesday afternoon, I can always find people to talk to and have the chance to unwind.”
 
 
 
Kimberly Williams
Kimberly Williams
Sophomore
Hometown: Washington, MO
High School: St. Francis Borgia Regional High School
Major: Marketing – Advertising and Promotion
 
“My favorite Missouri State memory is being a participant in the public speaking showcase, meeting new people, and living in the Residence Halls.”
 
 
 
Carmen Williquette
Junior
Hometown: Eagle River, WI
High School: Northland Pines High School
Major: Entertainment Management
 
“Missouri State was the very first campus I toured, and at the time, seeing as it was a 13 hour drive away from my home, I wasn’t even really considering it. After experiencing the beautiful, friendly campus with amazing facilities and SO much to offer, I knew there was no place else for me. Even though I’m far from home, getting to experience college life here has made it all worth it. I love Missouri State!”