Senior Stories
Emily Bayer
Nursing
“I am hopeful to continue using the tools and experiences I obtained from MBU to pursue my dream job as a nurse in the Emergency Department and to continue to build the lifelong friendships I made.” -Emily Bayer
Plans after graduation: “I will work as a Registered Nurse at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.”
Jonah Scott
Music Education, Worship Leadership
“I hope to inspire students to use their musical abilities to grow and to express themselves. I want them to feel loved and trusted as they navigate the challenges of life. I want to thank the music and education faculty for investing in me and helping me grow as a music educator.” -Jonah Scott
Plans after graduation: “Get a job teaching choir in a high school or middle school. I will continue to be active in leading worship in the church.”
Kati Emanuel
General Studies, Minor in Music
“MBU is where I found a personal connection with Jesus. I found my love for worship and music, and gained many friends. I hope that I can continue to glorify God in all that I do.” -Kati Emanuel
Plans after graduation: “Continue working for Send Network Missouri as their Administrative Assistant.”
Patrick Griffey
Communications Studies
“I plan to pursue long-term overseas mission work. I am hopeful to use the skills I have gained in my communications classes to shine a light on issues of poverty and brokenness.” -Patrick Griffey
Plans after graduation: “I will be leading a team to Southeast Asia over the summer, and then we will see where God leads me from there.”
Luke Little
Nursing, Minor in Biology
“MBU has made my college experience a time where I could be surrounded by a strong and passionate Christian community. Now, I have a much clearer vision of how I believe God is calling me to use my specific gifts to serve Him.” -Luke Little
Plans after graduation: “I have accepted a position as an Oncology RN at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Before I start my job at Mercy, I will be leading a group on a humanitarian/mission trip for the summer in Cuba.”
Elizabeth Scanio
Ministry and Leadership
“MBU has provided so many opportunities for me to grow as a Christian. From freshman year to senior year, I have seen God work in the lives of others and in myself in ways that are nothing short of a miracle.” -Elizabeth Scanio
Plans after graduation: “I have accepted the job of Freshman Admissions Counselor at MBU.”
Morgan DeWitt
Behavioral Science
“My time at MBU has been a huge turning point in my walk with the Lord. MBU has served as a place where God shaped me and molded me to become more like Him. I am hopeful and expectant for the new ways I will be used to be a light and continue to follow God’s path for my life.” -Morgan DeWitt
Plans after graduation: “I plan to travel on mission.”
Jasmin Griffin
Master of Social Work
“MBU has promoted a lifelong passion for learning and has given me the opportunity to meet, befriend, and network with other great minds. I am full of hope for the future and look forward to it with anticipation. I will face the unknown with every ounce of courage I have and ask God for help in finding more.” -Jasmin Griffin
Plans after graduation: “I plan to pursue my licensure and continue my work with at-risk populations.”
Carter Kennedy
Middle School Education, Secondary Education: Social Sciences
“I am hopeful to pour into people the way I was poured into at MBU. As a teacher in a public school, I hope to show kids the light of Christ and be a safe person for them. MBU is more than just a place. It is an experience that has pushed me and brought me farther than I ever thought I could go.” -Carter Kennedy
Plans after graduation: “I have accepted a middle school social studies job in the St. Louis area.”
Aaliyaha Gladney
Health Sciences
“I love that my faith and my relationship with Christ have strengthened while at MBU. I am forever changed because of the memories that I made here, the lessons that I had to learn, and the people that I met.” -Aaliyaha Gladney
Plans after graduation: “I plan to complete a Doctoral Occupational Therapy Program.”
Mikayla Harrison
Biochemistry, Mathematics, Biology
“I can’t thank MBU enough for providing a learning environment where I could so freely talk about our faith and build others up in this way. I also thank God that He placed me at this school for my undergraduate studies. I will always be grateful for all the professors, students and staff.” -Mikayla Harrison
Plans after graduation: “I plan to work at Mercy Hospital in the Emergency Department as a Patient Care Technician before going to Physician Assistant School.”
