These graduating seniors gave The Black Bear their last words and some tips for current students.

Photo by Charles Stokes-Pyatt

Keah Coleman

Major: Biology

Minor: Sports medicine

Chicago, Illinois

“You are the designer of your destiny; you are the author of your story.”

Photo courtesy of Intisar Faulkner.

Intisar Faulkner
Broadcast Journalism and Political Science
Saint Louis, Missouri

“I was always told the world may be bigger than the space you currently occupy, but what you do in that space can change the world. I’m ready to add my sparkle.”

Photo courtesy of Ryan Campbell

Ryan Campbell

Recreation Sports and Parks Administration with an emphasis in outdoors.

Odessa, Missouri

“When it comes to college make sure you are involved and get out to meet people.”

Photo courtesy of Sam Atkinson.

Sam Atkinson

Administrative Management

Kansas City, Missouri

“Explore anything you have an interest in. This is the time to experience anything and everything. Do your best and enjoy the ride because it goes by crazy fast.”

Photo by Sarita Peters

Demetria Green

Kansas City, Missouri

Double Major: Psychology & Communication Studies

Photographer: Sarita Peters

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” –Maya Angelou

Photo by Truthfully Taylor Photography

Christina Gardner

Saint Louis, Missouri

Major: Broadcast Journalism

Minor: Political Science

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela

Photo by Ryan Welch.

Danisha Hogue

Saint Louis, Missouri

Major: Journalism

Photo courtesy of Shae Darough.

Shae Darough

Major: Health Services