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Student Success
What’s the best thing about Maryville? The Northwest Alumni Magazine asked Northwest students, “What’s the best thing about Maryville?” Their responses are an excellent illustration of the inviting atmosphere the local community has created for Northwest, its students and alumni. The best thing about Maryville is the people. Maryville allows you to not only attend college, but also be a part of a real community during your time here. Kate Bridges, senior, Albany The best thing about Maryville is the summertime. It’s a relaxed atmosphere and you get a chance to meet a lot more people in the community. Michael Nay, senior, Louisburg, Kan. The best thing about Maryville is how local residents and businesses support Bearcat athletics. Their support really adds to the atmosphere of games. Erika Hanson, senior, Omaha, Neb. The best thing about Maryville is the size. It’s small enough that you always see a friendly face. Riley Ziemer, senior, Winchester, Kan.
The best thing about Maryville is Gray’s Truck Stop biscuits and gravy on Saturday morning. They have some of the best food in town. Tanner Walter, senior, Maryville The best thing about Maryville is Mozingo Lake because it’s always a fun place to hang out. Lauren Fouts, junior, Blue Springs
Philip Gruenwald, a senior public relations major from St. Louis, enjoys a doughnut and shares a laugh with Ali Elzen ’01 of Ali’s Bakery in Maryville.
The best thing about Maryville is Ali’s Bakery. Everything there is homemade and delicious. Philip Gruenwald, senior, St. Louis The best thing about Maryville is The Hangar. It’s such a cool movie theater, and they have great food. Tassi Cook, junior, Pleasantville, Iowa
The best thing about Maryville is that it reminds me of the town I’m from. It’s really become my home away from home. Emma Clark, junior, Kirksville The best thing about Maryville is the feeling of safety you have when you live here. Not many college towns have that. Alyssa Hank, junior, Lee’s Summit n
Foundation Board of Directors Members of the 2012-2013 Northwest Foundation Board of Directors include (front row, from left) Terry Day ’65, Toni Cowen Espey ’83, Don Foley ’78, Mary Hamilton Purdy ’72, Board President Holly Murphy-Barstow ’81, Betty Johnson Bush ’60, Amy Willits Harlin ’95, Mary Asbell ’69, Kay Thomas ’71, Virgil Albertini, Northwest President Dr. John Jasinski, (second row) Executive Director Mike Johnson ’85, Dick Thomson, Rick Carter, Deb Tripp ’92, ’96, Dr. John Baker, Dr. Gweldon Long ’57, Hayley Hanson ’97, Owen Straub ’86, John Teale ’73, (third row) Troy Greenfield ’90, Bill Hedge ’74, ’77, ’89, Mike Faust ’74, Arnold Johnson ’77, Dan Runde ’81, (back row) Mark Doll ’80, Jeff Borchardt ’82, Mike Abildtrup ’68, Bill Brown ’63, Phil Patterson ’74, Jim Blackford ’72. (Not pictured: Jennifer Dawson Nicholson ’71, Kenny Petersen ’66, Juan Rangel ’91, Paul Schieber ’81, Gary Thompson ’76). n
Northwest Alumni Magazine
Spring 2013