2017’s 20 Under 20: Dane Steinhauer, Battle High School
Age: 18 Parents’ names: Michelle and Dave Steinhauer. Post-graduation plans: University of Missouri. Dream job: I want to be a patent attorney. Favorite class in high school: In principles of engineering, I’ve learned all the basic engineering disciplines and have done hands-on labs to expand my knowledge. This class has been highly enjoyable and has […]
2017&’s 20 Under 20: Boon Palipatana, Rock Bridge High School
Age: 18 Parents’ names: Panprai and Janpen Palipatana. Post-graduation plans: I plan to attend Cornell University and major in information science with a concentration in data science. Dream job: I’d love to be a data scientist or business analyst for a tech giant until I either hold a management role or gain enough technical know-how […]
2017’s 20 Under 20: Gracie Hollrah, Hickman High School
Age: 17 Parents’ Names: Sean and Misti Hollrah. Post-graduation plans: Chapman University in Orange, California, majoring in dance and physical therapy. Dream job: Back-up dancer. Favorite class in high school: Photography. Favorite club or extracurricular: Dance team. Proudest accomplishment: Raising $6,500 for Lizzy’s Lifesavers as a Hickman Homecoming Queen candidate. Each candidate choses a local […]
2017’s 20 Under 20: Caleb Bavlnka, Battle High School
Age: 18 Parents’ names: Jason Bavlnka and Gretchen Bavlnka. Dream job: Chemical engineer. Favorite class in high school: AP chemistry. Favorite club or extracurricular in high school: Track and field. Proudest accomplishment in high school: I’m most proud of taking and aceing Calculus 3 at MU on top of my high school schedule. I put […]
Living Alive
By Michael Acock, Executive and Missions Pastor, Christian Fellowship Have you wondered, “Why am I doing everything I am doing?” or, “Is my life going to make a difference?” Where do those questions come from, and why do we care so much? I find it staggering that these questions often come to me in moments […]
That’s Entertainment
Columbia Entertainment Company may never be the same after a visit from a vigorous and impudent young girl named Sarsaparilla Sue and two kids suffering the effects of watching too much television — all the productions of local writers who have won CEC’s 30th annual Jackie White Memorial National Children’s Play Writing Contest. Audiences of all […]
Handcrafted: Angie Johnson
By Sade Howell Angie Johnson, creator of Imagine Creations, started her pottery experience while pursuing a degree in graphic design at MU. Her initial lessons at the wheel began to flourish into something more. “The emphasis started to be about my spiritual walk,” Angie says. “Now that I’m older, I look back at the things […]
April: Movers and Shakers
Aneesh Tosh Dr. Tosh, an adolescent medicine physician at MU Children’s Hospital, became a certified eating disorder specialist, a distinction given by the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. Tosh is an associate professor of child health at the MU School of Medicine. Pat Carney Carney was recently named chief strategy officer for Agents […]
Love INC: For a Better Columbia
For most of her life, Jane Williams, program director and co-founder of Love INC, has been in the business of helping people out. “I think right away I knew this was something that really tugged on my heart and something I could give my life to,” she says. The idea for Love INC, a faith-based […]
April: Closer Look
Polished Nail Spa and Esthetics Owner, esthetician, makeup artist, and nail technician Ming Hsieh is focused on creating a beautiful and relaxing environment where her customers come first. “I’m working with ladies that absolutely love what they do, really love working with each other, and that truly shows in our disposition and in the quality […]
Persephone Dakopolos, Mic Drop Communications
First things first, tell us a little bit about what you do. The deck is increasingly stacked against individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses who are losing out to big business or face increased funding challenges. I help the community underdogs compete for dollars by leveling the playing field. We specialize in insights, tools, and services […]
Barbara Ramsey, Executive Director, Masonic Home of Missouri
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