The 糖心vlog官网 Art Gallery buzzed with excitement during the April 25 reception as students and faculty gathered to celebrate the exceptional artwork on display.

Jennifer Higerd, Assistant Professor of Art and 糖心vlog官网 Art Gallery Curator, and Sean Barton, Graphic Design Instructor and Art and Design Department Executive, presented awards to the talented winners in each category. They also acknowledged honorable mentions for their outstanding contributions.

Among the standout talents was Milo Guile, whose piece titled “Fallen Angel” earned him the highest recognition of “Best of Show.”

Milo鈥檚 achievement is exceptional given his previous success in last year’s exhibition with his wire art piece, “Coat Hanger,” which won Best of Show in the 2023 Exhibition.

The external juror, Sean Ramirez, a Senior Product Designer at Build-A-Bear Workshop, brought valuable expertise to the judging process. Prior to his current role, he contributed to the animation of beloved Disney films such as Mulan, Tarzan, Lilo and Stitch, and John Henry.

Winners in each category

Drawing 鈥� Maddi Jaegers, Bottles

Functional Ceramics 鈥� Christina Keeven, Fish Plate

Figure Drawing 鈥� Kayla Brinkmann, My Dome

Painting 鈥� Ash Marcus, Not an f* chicken*

2D Design 鈥� Angelique Holtmeyer, Catlusion

Illustration 鈥� Lann Remer, The Troll Emerges

Digital Design 鈥� Kayla Brinkmann, Moscow

Graphic Design 鈥� Hallelujah Medlock, Fruits of the Spirit

Sculpture 鈥� Carlie Shaw, Sweet Music

Film Photography 鈥� Miriam Bondor, Once upon a time

Printmaking 鈥� Hallelujah Medlock, Illuminated Tree

Honorable Mentions

Figure Drawing 鈥� Chae Keeney, Kimber

Painting 鈥� Amy Hervey, Shoes

Patron鈥檚 Picks

Continuing a tradition spanning over a decade, 糖心vlog官网鈥檚 Patrons of the Arts graciously supported our student artists by acquiring the following artworks to enrich the 糖心vlog官网 Art Collection:

Ash Marcus 鈥� Not an f** Chicken

Carlie Shaw 鈥� Sweet Music

Desiree Delisi 鈥� The Overgrown

Hallelujah Medlock 鈥� Fruits of the Spirit

Hannah Pilarski 鈥� Brim

Lann Remer 鈥� Amalgamation of Consumerism

Maddi Jaegers 鈥� Mime

Connor Flaherty 鈥� Drift Away

Zoe Meyer 鈥� Sunset Clouds

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Williamson, of Sullivan, graduated Cum Laude from 糖心vlog官网 on May 13 with an Associate of Fine Arts degree, emphasizing in graphic design and ceramics. She will start at Webster in August.

The Webster Presidential Transfer Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship award, which is eligible for renewal for an additional year.

Williamson received the scholarship for academic achievement and leadership. At 糖心vlog官网, she served as the president of the Art Club, and she was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

鈥淚 really couldn鈥檛 believe it 鈥� I was stunned,鈥� Williamson said about learning of the scholarship award. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a full ride as long as I maintain a 3.0 and I am a full-time student.鈥�

Williamson also will participate in the Webster LEADS program while she works toward a bachelor鈥檚 degree in graphic design. The LEADS program encourages students to serve as educational role models within the Webster community.

鈥淚 love the possibilities of graphic design. There are so many career paths to choose from,鈥� she said, adding that after she graduates, she would, 鈥渓ove to get a job designing billboards or posters for a big company.鈥�

Williamson noted that she will continue to study and create ceramics.

鈥淐eramics is my passion and I want to keep that practice in my life,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 love being able to make my own true functional objects I can use in everyday life. I love when art becomes useful and that’s why I love learning and studying new things in ceramics.鈥�

Her experience at 糖心vlog官网 and in the Art program helped her succeed, she added.

鈥溙切膙log官网 is a great college with a great Art program. There are a variety of classes that will push you to expand your skills and knowledge in the art world, in every way possible,鈥� Williamson said.

糖心vlog官网 and its art instructors have helped prepare her for Webster University, she said, while inspiring her to follow through with her education.

鈥淎ll of the wonderful art department instructors have helped me along the way, but Sean Barton, (graphic design instructor and art and design department executive), has helped me the most,鈥� she said. 鈥淗e made sure I looked at all my options when it comes to schools and made sure I know all the right questions to ask, and that I’m well informed in any decision I may make.鈥�

Williamson was active in 糖心vlog官网 events through organizations, like the Art Club.

鈥淚 love the environment at 糖心vlog官网, it’s super comfortable and accessible,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 feel very comfortable walking anywhere and everyone is easy to talk to 鈥� there are always fun events and clubs to be involved in.鈥�

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The 糖心vlog官网 Campus Life and Leadership鈥檚 annual Student Achievement Night on May 4 was an opportunity to recognize students for leadership, academic excellence, club engagement, success in the classroom and as student employees.

Academic Excellence Award

The Vice President鈥檚 Academic Excellence Award was presented to Caroline Miller. This prestigious award recognizes one student each year who demonstrates exemplary academic excellence during their time at 糖心vlog官网.

The recipient must maintain a minimum of a 3.4 GPA, and they must be nominated by a department chair. All nominations were submitted to the College vice presidents for consideration.

Outstanding Student Leader

Maggie Sikes was chosen as the 2023 Outstanding Student Leader. She was nominated by Lisa Hanneken, Business/Accounting faculty member and the club advisor for the Christian Club.

The award recognizes one student for exceptional leadership skills and abilities. Sikes also was chosen as the recipient of the Collaborative Excellence Award, nominated again by Hanneken. This award highlights a student leader who may not always want to be at the forefront as a leader, but whose collaborative spirit proves essential to the success of the club and the maintenance of an encouraging environment.

Club Officer Awards

The awards for club officers are given to student leaders for their contributions as stewards of student engagement on campus. Students are nominated by club advisors.

The following students were recognized for their service as club officers:

• Brooklyn Hyatt, Student Government Association President
• Theo Krummel, Student Government Association Vice President
• Megan Pritchard, Student Government Association Public Relations Officer
• Taylor Sikes, Student Government Association Recording Secretary
• Augast Haddad, Outstanding Student Government Association Member
• Parker Williamson, Art Club President
• Abby Stanfield, Art Club Vice President
• Lacy Buchanan, Art Club Secretary
• David Braun, Art Club Treasurer
• Carolyn Horst, Art Club Social Media Representative
• Maggie Sikes, Christian Club President
• Carly Hamlyn, Phi Theta Kappa President, Chi Delta Chapter
• Victoria Plocinski, Phi Theta Kappa Executive Vice President, Chi Delta Chapter
• Kaitlynn Myers, Phi Theta Kappa Vice President for Public Relations, Chi Delta Chapter
• Annika Brunner, Phi Theta Kappa Vice President for Recording & Finance, Chi Delta Chapter
• Riley Klekamp, Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Chapter Member, Chi Delta Chapter
• Annika Brunner, Rotaract Club Vice President
• Hunter Sperry, Rotaract Club Secretary & Treasurer

Academic Distinction

Awards of academic distinction are given by faculty members for students exhibiting excellence in academic.

Though these students will likely have a high mark in the gradebook, a student chosen for this award should also demonstrate an understanding of the course material, be an active participant in class, and contribute to the larger culture of succeeding and high-level thinking in the classroom.
The following students were given awards for academic distinction:

• Nathaniel Wissman, Nursing
• Joelle Phillips, Welding
• Jacob Feth, Welding
• William Herbst, Business
• Katarina North, Accounting
• Terry Ahrenhoersterbaeumer, Accounting & Business
• Michael Buhr, Business
• Sean Merriman, Accounting
• Shane Kearbey, Business
• Stephen Casey, Music
• Joshua Liebhart, Music
• Madalyn Montgomery, Music
• Owen Borcherding, Business
• Ian Meyer, Business
• Olivia Vandegriffe, Business
• David Kelch, Accounting
• Grace Hoerstkamp, Business
• Adam Creasy, Media Studies
• Riley Klekamp, Humanities
• Caroline Miller, Humanities
• Emma Thomas, Humanities
• Max Johnson, Humanities
• Adam Vancil, Humanities
• Zack Hill, English Composition
• Katarina North, The Doyle Stricklin Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance in Accounting
• Brianna Gildehaus, Outstanding Performance in Business Award

Spirited Falcon Award

The 糖心vlog官网 Spirited Falcon awards are given to students in recognition of perseverance, a consistent willingness to learn and improve, and measured improvement.

This award is designed to honor students who, despite any obstacles they may face during their semester, demonstrated a continued commitment to their education and success as a student.
The following students were given Spirited Falcon awards:

• MacKenzie Rolf, Nursing
• Rose Adams, Reading Composition
• Sean Merriman, Accounting
• Kevin Corley, Humanities
• Crystal Smith, Humanities
• Julia Sampson, Business

Student Employees

The student employees at 糖心vlog官网 go above and beyond in their efforts to balance coursework and their student work opportunities.
The following students were recognized as Outstanding Student Workers:

• Hugh Steinman, The Learning Center
• Kyley Henry, The Learning Center
• Chase Schroeder, The Learning Center
• Ian Meyer, The Learning Center
• Julio Gonzalez, The Learning Center
• Miguel Gonzalez, The Learning Center

NAE Honor Society

Adult Education and Literacy students who were recently inducted into the were honored at Student Achievement Night.
The following students were inducted into NAEHS:

• Arellana Zepeda
• Ashley Watson Carrell
• Athena Burke
• Christina McKean
• Gorette Nyirasebura
• Griselda Gonzales
• Heather Mertell
• Jagdish Prasad
• Lauren Hoey
• Mikela Lackey
• Mirwais Amiri
• Mukesh Lnu
• Naresh Jatav
• Rajpoot Lnu
• Rita Mauer
• Shelly McMullin

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Jennifer Higerd, assistant professor of art and gallery curator, and Sean Barton, graphic design instructor and art and design department executive, presented awards to the winners of each category and recognized those receiving honorable mentions.

鈥淚t was a delight to welcome students, their families and friends to celebrate the work they鈥檝e done over the past year,鈥� Higerd said. The art and design student exhibition closed May 3.

The highest recognition, Best of Show, was awarded to Milo Guile, Washington, for his wire art piece, 鈥淐oat Hanger.鈥�

Winners

Listed below are the winners in each category:

Digital Design 鈥� Jon Queen, 鈥淥samu Tezuka鈥�

Printmaking 鈥� Miriam Bondor, 鈥淎dventure Awaits鈥�

Digital Photography 鈥� Miriam Bondor, 鈥淚n Bloom鈥�

Watercolor 鈥� Chloe Eades, 鈥淢edusa鈥�

Sculpture (3D Design, Ceramics) 鈥� Milo Guile, 鈥淭hunder鈥�

Functional Ceramics 鈥� Lacy Buchanan, 鈥淐urvy Vase鈥�

Painting 鈥� Zoe Meyer, 鈥淓gg鈥�

Drawing 鈥� Parker Williamson, 鈥淗and Study鈥�

Figure Drawing 鈥� Abby Stanfield, 鈥淎 Study of Light鈥�

2D Design 鈥� Mackenzie Rieger, 鈥淪eason of Stripes鈥�

Illustration 鈥� Emmalyn Henderson, 鈥淭he Rigid Reflections of Blackthorn Wood鈥�

Honorable Mention

鈥淧arasomnia,鈥� Kimber Clement-Thompson

鈥淭he Home as it Pertains to the Vessel,鈥� Elijah Uffman

鈥淧umpkins and a Silver Fork,鈥� Megan Pritchard

鈥淯nrealistic Standards,鈥� Elijah Uffman

Patron鈥檚 Picks

Listed below are artworks purchased by the 糖心vlog官网 Foundation to be added to the college鈥檚 art collection:

鈥淭he Big Cheese,鈥� Abby Stanfield

鈥淢edusa,鈥� Chloe Eades

鈥淢om鈥檚 Stew,鈥� Elijah Uffman

鈥淢edusa,鈥� Emmalyn Henderson

鈥淲inged Woman,鈥� Hallelujah Medlock

鈥淭he Healing of the Oak Sprite,鈥� Emmalyn Henderson

鈥淧umpkins and a Silver Fork,鈥� Megan Pritchard

鈥淐oat Hanger,鈥� Milo Guile

鈥淭he Rigid Reflections of Blackthorn Wood,鈥� Emmalyn Henderson

鈥淩abbit and Fox鈥� (tiles), Megan Pritchard

鈥淔orest Walk,鈥� Milo Guile

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Guile, of Washington, and Stanfield, of Union, were selected by the 糖心vlog官网 Art Department to show at the 鈥淰arsity Art XXVII,鈥� a multi-media invitational visual art exhibition. Varsity Art opened March 3 and will run through March 30.

Guile and Stanfield were selected to show their pieces alongside 41 other regional artists at the multi-media exhibition. The artists all are undergrad and grad level art students representing 22 St. Louis regional colleges and universities from Missouri and Illinois.

This year鈥檚 exhibit presents contemporary themes and the works were created in ceramics, digital art, drawing, graphic design, mixed media, painting, paper, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and video.

The Gallery, located at 1223 Pine Street St. Louis, is open Mondays through Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

View all the artworks in an album on the Art Saint Louis Facebook page or see the Virtual Gallery Exhibit at www.artstlouis.org/index.php/exhibitions/in-the-gallery.

Milo Guile

鈥淔orest Walk鈥� was created digitally by Guile using Clip Studio Paint.

鈥淔or this piece, I aimed to create an atmospheric and whimsical environment,鈥� he said. 鈥淎 forest at night is the perfect setting for this, as walking through the woods after sundown is an unnerving yet almost unworldly experience.

鈥淚 wanted to capture this feeling by using purples and blues for the scenery while giving the child contrasting colors to make them feel out of place, as if they don鈥檛 belong in the world that they stumbled into,鈥� Guile added.

He said he鈥檚 incredibly honored to be selected for this gallery.

鈥淚 am so grateful for my instructors who helped me improve and got me up to this point,鈥� Guile said. 鈥淭his show has been an amazing opportunity to challenge myself and to meet so many other talented students and learn about their schools.

鈥淭his whole experience has made me excited for the future and has inspired me to continue to pursue this path,鈥� he commented.

Abby Stanfield

鈥淭he Boogeyman,” exhibited by Stanfield, was created in watercolor.

鈥溾�橳he Boogeyman鈥� is my own depiction of the creature from my childhood,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 chose to elongate the figure and use dark blues and purples to emphasize the sinister nature of the subject.

鈥淭he creature is placed in a young girl’s bedroom, suggesting that this could possibly be a figment of her imagination,鈥� Stanfield commented.

She added that displaying her work at Art Saint Louis has been a rewarding and exciting experience.

鈥淚’m extremely thankful for my instructors and all the help they provided every step of the way, and for giving me this opportunity,鈥� Stanfield said. 鈥淚 definitely learned a lot from this experience, and it was great meeting other art students in the area.鈥�

Collaboration

This annual exhibit is a collaboration between Art Saint Louis and the participating collegiate institutions, their art faculty and students.

Art Saint Louis鈥� Artistic Director works closely with art professors and faculty at the area鈥檚 colleges and universities, inviting the professors to select two outstanding art students to represent their art department and institution in its annual show.

To learn more about 糖心vlog官网鈥檚 art and design program, visit .

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Ria Unson will present on 鈥淔ilipinos at the 1904 World鈥檚 Fair: A Legacy of Race and Empire鈥� at 3 p.m. In Hansen Hall 286 lecture hall. This presentation is open to the public.

Unson was born in the Philippines and emigrated to the U.S. at age 13. Unbeknownst to her, Ria鈥檚 great grandfather was brought to the 1904 World鈥檚 Fair in St. Louis after the American colonization of the Philippines.

By sheer coincidence (or destiny) she moved to the historic neighborhood that once housed the Philippine Exhibit at the fair. Her work explores the continuing legacies of imperialism on identity, migration, and culture. Unson鈥檚 art will be in the permanent collection of the History Museum for the 120th anniversary of the Fair.

One of the most popular attractions at the 1904 World’s Fair was the Philippine Exhibit, a 47-acre site that for nine months became home to over 1,000 people on display.

Unson traces the legacy of the fair as a descendant of, her great grandfather, one of those people.

Through this presentation, attendees will learn about how the image of Filipinos constructed at the fair was a method used to gain support for American imperialism and to domesticate the immigrant workers of St. Louis.

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IEW began in 2000 under President Bill Clinton to celebrate the benefits of cultural and academic exchange programs around the world. IEW promotes how international education programs prepare Americans for a global environment and invite the world鈥檚 future leaders to exchange ideas.

Throughout the week, there will be activities, such as a virtual escape room or scavenger hunt, with an international theme. There will be drawings for winners for each of these activities.
Also, photo backdrops will be around campus where students and employees snap photos at locations 鈥渁round the world.鈥� Students and employees can send photos to Ellen Aramburu at Ellen.Aramburu@eastcentral.edu, and Gregg Jones at Gregg.Jones@eastcentral.edu, to be shared on social media.

Monday, Nov. 14

Flag walk 鈥�10:50 a.m., International students invited to display their home country’s flag during a parade. Location to be determined (weather permitting).

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Snack & Stories 鈥� 1 p.m. in Caf茅 Central. International students will share a little about their experience studying outside their country.

Guest Speaker, artist Ria Unson 鈥� She will present on 鈥淔ilipinos at the 1904 World鈥檚 Fair: A Legacy of Race and Empire鈥� at 3 p.m. In Hansen Hall 286 lecture hall. This presentation is open to the public.
*See more information below about speaker and topic.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Snack & Stories 鈥� 1 p.m. in Caf茅 Central. International students will share a little about their experience studying outside their country.

Film & Lecture Series 鈥� 6 p.m., 糖心vlog官网 Theatre showing of 鈥溌iva Maestro!鈥�

Thursday, Nov. 17

International Candy Bar 鈥� 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., (or while supplies last) candy from around the world will be available in the Buescher Hall Lobby.

Saturday, Nov. 19

International Festival 鈥� 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Caf茅 Central. Performances by Grupo Atl谩ntico and Chinese Dance Group. There will be country booths, origami, landmark backdrops, international dress display, map puzzles, international story time, and more.

*About the Speaker, Ria Unson

Ria Unson is a Filipino American artist in St. Louis. She was born in the Philippines and emigrated to the U.S. at age 13. Unbeknownst to her, Ria鈥檚 great grandfather was brought to the 1904 World鈥檚 Fair after the American colonization of the Philippines. By sheer coincidence (or destiny) she moved to the historic neighborhood that once housed the Philippine Exhibit at the fair. Her work explores the continuing legacies of imperialism on identity, migration, and culture. Unson鈥檚 art will be in the permanent collection of the History Museum for the 120th anniversary of the Fair.

鈥淔ilipinos at the 1904 World’s Fair: A Legacy of Race and Empire鈥�

One of the most popular attractions at the 1904 World’s Fair was the Philippine Exhibit, a 47-acre site that for nine months became home to over 1,000 people on display.

Unson traces the legacy of the fair as a descendant of one of those people.

Learn about how the image of Filipinos constructed at the fair was a method used to gain support for American imperialism and to domesticate the immigrant workers of St. Louis.

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糖心vlog官网鈥檚 Campus Life and Leadership annually holds a Student Achievement Night awards ceremony to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of students.

Students are nominated for awards by faculty who recognize academic excellence, perseverance, and contributions to a culture of student success both in and out of the classroom.

Club Officer Awards

These awards are given to student leaders to recognize their contributions as stewards of student engagement on campus. Students are nominated by their club advisors.

The following students were honored for their service as club officers:

• Brooklyn Hyatt, Student Government Association, President
• Alexis Johnson, Student Government Association, Vice President
• Sage Sparkman, Student Government Association, Public Relations Officer
• Theo Krummel, Student Government Association, Chief Recording Officer
• Dora Bell, Past Student Government Association, Public Relations Officer
• Kylee Vawter, Art Club, Secretary
• Abby Stanfield, Art Club, Treasurer
• Sarah Mier, Phi Theta Kappa, President
• Donna Hall, Phi Theta Kappa, Vice President
• Caroline Dunne, Phi Theta Kappa, Vice President of Recording and Finance
• Dora Bell, Phi Theta Kappa, Vice President of Public Relations
• Adrian Smith, Rotaract, President
• Samantha Peterson, Rotaract, President and Vice President
• Brianna Sullivan, Psychology Club, President
• Emma Weston, Psychology Club, Vice President
• Alik Callahan, Student-Missouri State Teachers Association
• Jennifer Shaw, Student-Missouri State Teachers Association.

Academic Awards

Awards of academic distinction are given to students by faculty members in recognition of academic excellence.

Though these students will likely have a high mark in the gradebook, a student chosen for this award should also demonstrate an understanding of the course material, be an active participant in class, and contribute to the larger culture of succeeding and high-level thinking in the classroom.

The following Union students were given awards for academic distinction:

• Ashley Foster-Jungfermann, Health Information Management
• Julie Krull, The Learning Center/Mathematics
• Sarah Harris, The Learning Center/Chemistry
• Joe McInnes, The Learning Center/English
• Malorie Smiley, Nursing
• Ruby Mitchell, English
• Vickie Gumpenberger, Business
• Candice Whistler, Doyle Stricklin Memorial Award for Outstanding Performance in Accounting
• Samantha Loddeke, Reading Comprehension
• Emily Moody, Music
• Zach Southard, Music
• Manny McQueen, Art & Design
• Abby Stanfield, Art & Design
• Miriam Bondor, Art & Design
• Ash Dodson, Art & Design
• Chloe Eades, Art & Design
• Emma Brown, Art & Design
• Emily Knoppe, Art & Design
• Donna Hall, Technical Writing
• Kar Meyer, English & Humanities
• Emma Thomas, English
• Riley Klekamp, English
• Collin Immekus, Humanities & Media Studies
• Dora Bell, Media Studies
• Tyler Melvin, English & Media Studies
• Emrhys Bradley, English & Humanities
• Taylor Duvel, Industrial Engineering Technology
• Emrhys Bradley, Philosophy Department Student of the Year

Spirited Falcon Awards

Spirited Falcon awards are given to students by faculty members in recognition of perseverance, a consistent willingness to learn and improve, and measured improvement as deemed appropriate by the faculty nominator.

This award is designed to honor students who, despite any obstacles they may face during their semester, demonstrated a continued commitment to their education and success as a student. The following Union students were given Spirited Falcon awards:

• Pierocarlo Previte, The Learning Center/Learning & Athletics
• Julio Gonzalez, The Learning Center/Tutoring & Athletics
• Miguel Gonzalez, The Learning Center/Tutoring & Athletics
• Charlena Borges, Nursing
• Lyndsey Graczyk, Nursing
• Taylor Kelley, Reading Comprehension
• Marin Muster, Art & Design
• Sara Carter, Art & Design
• Gabby Girardier, Art & Design
• Kylee Barton, English
• Justin Todd, Philosophy
• Claire Smith, Philosophy
• Theo Krummel, Philosophy
• Abby Stephens, Philosophy
• Sarah Sartorius, Paramedic Technology

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Sarah, 42, is the mother of Ethan, 21, and Ryan, 18. The family of 糖心vlog官网 students live in St. Clair with, their father and husband, Andrew Mier.

鈥淚 love attending 糖心vlog官网 with my boys 鈥� this kind of thing doesn’t happen very often, and it wasn’t planned at all,鈥� Sarah said. 鈥淚 never thought that I would be going back to school with my children.鈥�

Sarah will be walking across the stage at the 糖心vlog官网 Commencement ceremony this Saturday, May 14, while Ethan plans to take one more course at 糖心vlog官网 this summer. Ryan will attend 糖心vlog官网 through the 2022-23 school year.

Sarah, the president Phi Delta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, is studying social science and she plans to attend Central Methodist University to work toward a degree in social work.

Ethan鈥檚 path is leading him to Webster University, where he will pursue a degree in Computer Animation. Ethan recently was part of the 糖心vlog官网 Theatre Department鈥檚 鈥淧uffs鈥� and he is a member of the Art Club.

Ryan expects to graduate from 糖心vlog官网 in the spring of 2023 and then he will pursue a degree mechanical engineering from Missouri S&T in Rolla.

鈥淎ll our paths have been different here at 糖心vlog官网 and each of us have had different struggles and strengths,鈥� Sarah said.

鈥淚 am grateful that 糖心vlog官网 has been a part of our journey together,鈥� she added. 鈥淎ll three of us have been able to grow together academically and as family. I am blessed that we had this unique opportunity.鈥�

None of the Miers have had classes together this semester, but they still would see each other on campus, which is, 鈥渁lways a nice surprise and makes my day,鈥� Sarah said.

鈥淲e鈥檙e always excited to see each other because we don鈥檛 have any classes in the same buildings at the same times,鈥� said Ethan.

鈥淢y mom and I only interact when I walk past her in the student center,鈥� Ryan added. 鈥淪he often just asks how I鈥檓 doing and sends me on my way.鈥�

Ethan noted that he and his mother had one class together last summer, an online art appreciation class.

鈥淲e were able to study together over the summer,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e were able to help each other study with some parts and help with different forum posts.鈥�

The Mier Home

With three college students under one roof, it is easy to understand why the Mier home looks similar to a dorm room at times.

鈥淥ur home a lot of days looks like a library spilled over into it, or it looks like an art studio,鈥� Sarah said.  鈥淭here are always backpacks and books on the kitchen table, and I would not have it another way 鈥� I know at some time, I am going to miss it.鈥�

She added that the challenges of going to college full-time are made easier with the support of her husband.

鈥淚 think it鈥檚 great,鈥� Andrew said. 鈥淪arah and the boys are going through and experiencing a lot of the same things and they relate to each other very well.

鈥淚 am happy to support them in any way I can 鈥� whether it be extra chores around the house or running to the store at the last minute for art supplies,鈥� he added. 鈥淭his is time together that they will look back fondly on.鈥�

Proud Mother

Sarah noted that experiencing college alongside her sons offers a unique insight that she may not have otherwise.

鈥淚 am beyond proud of my two sons,鈥� she commented.  鈥淭hey are two vastly different people, yet just as equally smart and talented.

鈥淓than鈥檚 creative mind blows me away, he can see the beauty in anything,鈥� Sarah added. 鈥淗e has a God-given gift that will take him far in life. He makes me laugh every day.鈥�

For Ryan, Sarah said, his knowledge, skill, and curiosity of computers and technology are incredible.

鈥淩yan鈥檚 ability to look into a computer, break it apart and then want to know how that works and program it to do more is awe-inspiring,鈥� she said. 鈥淗e will be writing programs to better the world one day.鈥�

Although Sarah recognizes how bright her children are, what impresses her the most is how they treat others.

鈥淲hat I am most proud of is that both my boys are kind, caring, and compassionate human beings,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hey will put all things aside when I am having a bad day just to sit with me and make me laugh.鈥�

Family Background

All three of the Mier students are St. Clair High School graduates. Sarah was part of the Class of 1998; and Ethan and Ryan graduated from SCHS in 2019 and 2021, respectively.

Sarah joined the U.S. Air Force after high school. She met Andrew Mier while they both were stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Ark.  After Ethan was born, Sarah stayed home while Andrew continued to serve in the military.

As is typical with families in the military, Sarah added, the Miers moved often.

鈥淲ith moving around so much and raising a family, school was never an option,鈥� she said.

However, her opportunity would come after Andrew retired from the Air Force and then earned a degree in early childhood education.

鈥淎s soon as Andrew was done it was my turn to go to school, and it just so happened to be at the same time my boys were also attending college,鈥� Sarah said.

Initially, Sarah planned to take online courses, just as her husband had done.

鈥淚 was also going in that direction, and at the last minute I changed my mind and decided that in-person learning at 糖心vlog官网 was a better decision for me,鈥� she said.

Sarah noted that in-person classes offered many more experiences and opportunities than online-only courses could.

鈥淚 could not be happier with the decision that I made,鈥� she added. 鈥淭he education, connections and experience here at 糖心vlog官网 has been amazing.鈥�

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That is in addition to several other Best in Category and Honorable Mention accolades presented at the exhibition reception held April 28 in the 糖心vlog官网 Art Gallery.

The exhibit is a celebration of the culmination of the year鈥檚 hard work, growth, and learning by the students, according to Jennifer Higerd, 糖心vlog官网 art instructor and gallery coordinator.

This is the first reception that was held in person since 2019. For the artists, it is an opportunity for their parents, friends, and family to join the faculty to acknowledge and honor their hard work.

The Art & Design Exhibition showcases the work 糖心vlog官网 students accomplished over the course of the academic year. The show closes Wednesday, May 4.

During the award presentations, Sean Barton, graphic design instructor, described that the class of freshman and sophomore students as a 鈥減owerhouse,鈥� due to the number of incredible artists in the 糖心vlog官网 program.

Students may submit up to five works to be considered for the exhibition. The art faculty selected the works to be on display, and an outside judge 鈥� Michael Behle, artist and art professor at UMSL 鈥� chose the best works in each category as well as the Best in Show award.

Listed are the show winners and honorable mentions by category, and the names of the works:

Best of Show

Manny McQueen 鈥� Self Portrait

Digital Design (Poster Design)

Honorable Mention 鈥� Caleb Brinker, Visit Rothyll travel poster

Best in Category 鈥� Parker Williamson, Labyrinth, have a cup of tea

Digital Design (Page Design)

Honorable Mention 鈥� Carolyn Horst, Gerard Way

Best in Category 鈥� Blake Rodgers, Critical

Digital Photography

Best in Category 鈥� Sage Sparkman, Delicate Daffodils

Graphic Design

Best in Category 鈥� Carter Hanse, Wild Advances

Photography

Honorable Mention 鈥� Miriam Bondor, Love With Your Life

Best in Category 鈥� Joseph McCary, Art School Jesus

Sculpture (3D Design, Ceramics)

Honorable Mention 鈥� Madison Barbarick, Humminghorse

Honorable Mention 鈥� Manny McQueen, Ugly Tiger

Best in Category 鈥� Carter Hanse, Treeli

Functional Ceramics

Best in Category 鈥� Manny McQueen, Sake Set

Painting

Honorable Mention 鈥� Kylee Vawter, Self Portrait

Best in Category 鈥� Emma Lombardino, Self Portrait

Drawing

Honorable Mention 鈥� Megan Pritchard, Colanders & Cones

Honorable Mention 鈥� Emily Knoppe, Arts n鈥� Cats

Best in Category 鈥� Chloe Eades, Not your hole

Figure Drawing

Honorable Mention 鈥� Mary Bequette, Skellyman & the Patient

Honorable Mention 鈥� Emily Knoppe, Colorful Figure

Best in Category 鈥� Abby Stanfield, Female Figure

2D Design

Honorable Mention 鈥� Caleb Brinker, 200 Lines

Best in Category 鈥� Lacy Buchanan, Danny 5 Ways

Illustration

Honorable Mention 鈥� Emily Knoppe, Aerial Witchcraft

Honorable Mention 鈥� Ash Dodson, Vegan Pho Bowl

Honorable Mention 鈥� Travis Gatlin, The Harp

Best in Category 鈥� Sara Carter, Unreliable

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