2012-2013 The Purple and Gold Staff
Cole Brendel
Editor-In-Chief
Hey y'all. I'm Cole and I feel very fortunate to be able to call myself the Editor-in-Chief of the Purple and Gold this year! I plan to follow in my parents' footsteps next year attend the University of Missouri to study...
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Zach Fletcher
Technology Editor
I'm a senior, people call me Fletch. I'm going to the University of Missouri next year and Majoring in Computer Science. I'm pretty good with computers and phones, I can even repair Mac's and iPhone's check out Facebook.com/FixYouriPhoneCOMO...
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Susan Jenn
Copy Editor
I am a senior whose favorite book is A Catcher in the Rye, and favorite band is Maroon 5. I have 4 pets: a cat, a dog, and two nephews. I am proud to say that I was recently chosen as a National Merit Scholar! Make sure...
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Raigan Mastain
Graphic Designer
Hi guys! My name is Raigan and I'm a senior who specifically works on the graphic aspect of the website. I plan to attend the University of Central Missouri next year to study graphic design! I hope the website is as aesthetically...
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Emily Rackers
Managing Editor
Call me Emily: fluent in dork, cats on cats on cats. I only half understand what I overhear. Senior.
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Richard Maltby
Reporter
Hey, I’m Richard, a junior this year. Sports, punk rock, superheroes, Converse; that’s my life.
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Sammy Hall
Reporter
My name is Sammy Hall. I'm a junior, cheerleader, art lover, and soccer player. Over all you could just say I’m awesome.
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Stephanie Briedwell
Reporter
17. I like long walks on the beach and hate rude people. The way to my heart are Steve Maddens.
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Hannah Branscomb
Junior Reporter
My favorite band is Pink Floyd and I have an orange kitten named Ringo.
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Taj Butler
Junior Reporter
You'll find me with feathers, chanting for a rain dance. Told to be outgoing and pretty funny. Bad with puns, greats with six years of film under my poncho. Praises Slim, The Raconteurs, and other unknown bands but I'm not...
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Andrea Jordan
Junior Reporter
Full time big sister for a year! Abnormally weird and I'm a senior.
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Tyler King
Junior Reporter
I love sports. My teams are the Indianapolis Colts, the Oaklahoma City Thunder, St Louis Cardinals, and of course Mizzou! And... I love to act. Most of the time I'm riding the chillwave.
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Sammy Mills
Junior Reporter
All I need is coffee and a good outfit to get me functioning. Talking is my thing and New York is my city.
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Richard Terry
Junior Reporter
I am a Chiefs fan even though they aren't good this year. I also enjoy bowhunting, fishing, and snowboarding in my spare time.
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Jayla Cody
Junior Reporter
Hickman junior. Hardcore Mizzou fan that will tweet and listen to music all day.
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Aliyah Downs
Junior Reporter
Junior. MU. One of a kind. Loyalty and family over everything.
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Montajia Staten
Junior Reporter
Hi, I'm Montajia Staten. Junior. I love music, basketball, and keeping it 100%. Celtics and Bulldogs all day.
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Summer McNellis
Junior Reporter
I love music and hanging with friends. I want to travel the world and I've swam with sharks, they're my favorite animal.
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Rachel Pitt
Junior Reporter
I love big dogs, drawing, and music. I like shopping, but I'm terrible at spending money. I'm LDS- most people call us Mormons.
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Emily Glenn
Junior Reporter
I have a degree in nerd and I'm known to be a bookworm. Those who know me lable me as a Potterhead (Harry Potter expert). Once I start laughing at something funny, it's nearly impossible for me to stop. I'm also a Starbucks...
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Bryant Johnson
Junior Reporter
Just started at Hickman this year as a senior. Moved from Tampa Bay, FL. Love the game of basketball. So if you're a Heat fan, way to go. I listen to hip-hop. Rap only. Favorite artisits are Lil Wayne, Meek Mill and Drake.
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