Korey Wood

"Korey Wood is the song of Robert and Marett. He is a senior majoring in Actuarial Science and holds a major GPA of 4.0. Korey is sponsored by the gentlemen of the Nu Society. He enjoys being involved with his organization and has held chairs including Treasurer, Recorder, and Social chair. He believes that the more he participates and contributes, the more he'll get out of his college experience here at UCM."




- Submitted by Korey Wood

Mike Wilson

"Mike Wilson is the son of Mike and Ki Wilson. He is a senior here at UCM majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Theatre Performance. Mike is sponsored by his fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon where he serves as the Vice President of Recruitment. He is involved in many organizations on campus and is the current president of the Order of Omega, a greek leadership and honor organization made up of the top 3% of greek students. Mike has appeared in main stage productions here at UCM and intends to pursue a career in acting. He is currently working on many different PR projects for his department including recruitment, social media management and student involvement. Mike enjoys sports, photography, music, and the occasional hour or so playing Angry Birds on his phone."


- Submitted by Mike Wilson

Shane Nicks

"Shane Nicks from the wonderful little town of Owensville, Missouri; is sponsored by Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. He is the son of John and Becky Nicks and of Alvin and Susan Steinbeck. Shane is a Junior with 3.75 Cumulative GPA, pursuing a major in Agricultural Business with a minor in Marketing. He has been involved in 6 different school organizations since his enrollment at UCM. Shane enjoys giving incoming students tours of campus as a student ambassador. He also enjoys facilitating an annual leadership camp for incoming freshman over the summer. Shane loves long walks through campus gazing at the relaxing scenery and chatting with the various people he runs into. Shane also loves attending UCM sporting events. He says his biggest fear is having to leave UCM once he graduates."



- Submitted by Shane Nicks

Brandon Kanoy

"Brandon Kanoy is the son of Randy and Kanoy of Overland Park, Kansas. He is a junior majoring in Accounting. Brandon is sponsored by Theta Chi Fraternity. He has been active in numerous organizations including his fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi, and the Lutheran Student Center. He is also involved with several community service projects including breast cancer fundraising, UCM blood drive, and Voluntary Income Tax Assistance. He serves on the UCM leadership committee as well."




- Submitted by Brandon Kanoy

Jusin Andrews

"Justin Andrews is the son of Lard and Rhonette Andrews of Jefferson City, Mo. Justin is a senior majoring in broadcast media with a minor in journalism. Justin is sponsored by Anointed by Christ Gospel Choir and has been active on campus and in community. He is the vice president of ABCGC. Some of his involvements include working as an intern at KMBC 9 News, Association of Black Collegians, Anointed by Christ Gospel Choir, among others. Some of his honors and awards include MLK Freedom Scholarship, NPHC Greatness Award, and many more."



-Submitted by Justin Andrews

Logan Graybill

"Logan Graybill, Born in Kansas City, Missouri, raised in Smithville, Missouri. Graduated from Smithville High School in the spring of 2009 and promptly started at UCM the following fall. During his studies at UCM he joined Sigma PI Fraternity International. Throughout the next year he would work his way up different leadership positions and is currently the chapter's president. Logan is also a member of Delta Epsilon Iota Honors Fraternity at UCM. Logan will graduate with degrees in Occupational Safety and Health, with a minor in Construction Management."





 - Submitted by Logan Graybill

Ryan Stiefermann

Ryan Stiefermann is the son of Mark and Diane Stiefermann of Jefferson City, Missouri. He is a senior majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in International Justice. Ryan is sponsored by Delta Chi Fraternity. He has been very involved within Delta Chi and has even served as President. His other involvements include serving on the Interfraternity Council Executive Board, service projects for the Johnson County Historical Society, and also the Warrensburg Habitat for Humanity.




- Submitted by Ryan Stiefermann

Ryan Goldy

Ryan Goldy is the son of Maria and Gary Goldy. He grew up in O'Fallon, Missouri and went to Fort Zumwalt West High School. He is a senior majoring in criminal justice with a minor in psychology. Ryan is sponsored by Lambda Chi Alpha. He has been in community service projects with his fraternity and with other organizations.



- Submitted by Ryan Goldy

Alexander Garner

Alexander Garner is the son of Mia McClenton of Kansas City, Missouri. He is a junior at the University of Central Missouri and is majoring in Engineering Technology. Alexander is sponsored by the men of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE). Alex has spent time on community service projects such as Ronald McDonalds House. Alex is involved with his fraternity, SME, and Track & Field.



- Submitted by Alexander Garner

Joshua John

Joshua John is the son of Mathew and Lizzy John of Mumbai, India. He is a senior majoring in finance. Joshua is sponsored by the International Student Organization, of which he currently serves as president. He has been the recipient of multiple leadership awards, has devoted his time to various community service projects and organizations. He has served as a senator in the Student Government Assocation as well as a vice president for financial stimulation with the Student Financial Association. Joshua enjoys playing cricket and soccer.



- Submitted by Joshua John

Jeni Diaz

Jeni Diaz is the dauther of David and Cindy Diaz of Independence, Missouri. She is a senior majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics Education. Jeni is sponsored by Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. She has been active in a variety of community service projects and has served as the Education Director, Vice President, and President of her organizations.



- Submitted by Jeni Diaz

Sara Kelly

Sara Kelly is the daughter of Ann LaGrange and John Kelly of Kansas City, Missouri. She is a senior Early Childhood Education major with a minor in music. Sara is being sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta. She has been actively involved in her sorority ; holding offices such as property coordinator, purchasing coordinator, and social coordinator. Sara has been involved with many music organizations and is currently involved in Missouri National Education Association.



- Submitted by Sara Kelly

Beth Little

Beth Little is the only child to Lisa and Todd little. Beth hails from Elwood, Indiana where she lived for the first 18 years of her life before moving to Warrensburg, Missouri to attend the University of Central Missouri. Her parents still reside in Elwood. She is a senior public relations major with an international studies minor. Beth is sponsored by Alpha Phi fraternity which she joined in February of 2009. Within the Greek community, Beth has been an executive board memeber for Greek Week (2009-2010) and Greek Week Tri-Chair (2010-2011). She is also currently the Panhellenic Delegate for her chapter. Beth is also involved with National Residence Hall Honorary as Treasurer (present) and is enjoying her third year as a Community Advisor on campus. Little was awarded most valuable CA for Greek Side her sophomore year while working in Panhellenic. Beth is also a student ambassador (2011-present) and an alumni ambassador (2010-present). Beth also works as a Building Supervisor for the Elliott Union. Beth is also involved in Public Relations Student Society of America, National Society of Collegiate Scholars and IMPACT Student Leadership where she was a facillitator for 3 summer retreats. Little also studied abroad in the fall of 2010 at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, Lancashire, England. While abroad, she was the International Students' Representative on the UCLan Students' Council and represented all international students on the board as well as at university functions. This past summer, Little interned with the Kansas City T-Bones minor league baseball team as a media relations intern. Her goals are to attend graduate school in the fall of 2012 and obtain a master's degree in student affairs/higher education and work with university students to enhance their experience just as her mentors have.




- Submitted by Beth Little

Emily Pycior

Emily Pycior is the daughter of Gary and Becky Pycior, from Lee's Summit, MO. She is a senior Fashion major with minors in Marketing and Business Administration. Delta Zeta is sponsoring her for Homecoming 2011. She currently holds positions on the Executive Boards of Delta Zeta, Fashion Business Association, and Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol. She enjoys spending time with her family and DZ sisters, participating in community service projects around campus and Warrensburg, and traveling as often as she can.





- Submitted by Emily Pycior

Amanda Sasek

Amanda Sasek is the daughter of John and Michelle Brooks of Moberly, Missouri. She is a junior Political Science major with a minor in Communications. Amanda is sponsored by Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority. She has been active in many student organizations including the executive boards of Student Government, Students for Political Action, Students Advocating Gender Equality and College Democrats. She is also heavily involved in community service for Special Olympics and many other community-centered philanthropy efforts.




- Submitted by Amanda Sasek

Jessie Stocker

Jessie Stocker is the daughter of Time and Christine Stocker and is from O'Fallon, Missouri. She is a senior Corporate Fitness major. Jessie is sponsored by her sisters, the ladies of Alpha Omicron Pi. She has been an active leader on  the UCM campus through her various organizations. She has served as the Student Coordinator for Impact and the Chapter President of AOII. She has a heart for service and has participated in many philanthropic events in her college career. She has also been involved in Rho Lambda, Central Martial Arts, and Leadership Week here are UCM.




- Submitted by Jessie Stocker

Frannie Tripp

Frannie Tripp is the youngest daughter of Anthony and Kathleen Tripp of Kansas City, Missouri. She is a senior majoring in Art Education emphasizing in ceramics. Frannie is sponsored by Sigma Kappa Sorority. She is an active member in her sorority as social chair, as well as participating in intramurals and sisterhood events. This year Frannie has founded and is current president of Fibers Club, a visual art club focusing in textiles. After graduation Frannie hopes to teach at the elementary level while still gaining personal growth and knowledge in the arts field.



- Submitted by Frannie Tripp

Brooke White

Brooke White is the daughter of Martin and Barbara White, who reside in Sedalia, Missouri.  She is a senior majoring in both MIddle and Jr. High School Education, with a minor in Mathematics and Language Arts. Brooke is sponsored by her chapter of Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity. Some other organizations she is currently active in are Kappa Delta Pi, Central Missouri Mathematics Educators, Student Missouri State Teachers Association, and the National Education Association.

Brooke has been involved in many community service projects around the UCM campus as well within the Warrensburg community.  Her time and dedication have been devoted through activites such as; Relay for Life, Joplin Tornado Relief, Hurricane Katrina Relief, Mule Haul, Students in Free Enterprise projects, and UCM Blood drives, and has served in many other community involvements. Not only has Brooke committed her time in the Warrensburg School District as a substitute teacher, but always finds the time to teach Sunday school at Wesley United Methodist Church.

Brooke's hobbies and interest deal with intramural sports, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Brooke's inspirations are through leadership skills, social responsibility, and living a healthy lifestyle, which is best quoted by John Quincy Adams, "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."



- Submitted by Brooke White