Missouri Baptist University’s 2019 Homecoming proved to be bigger and better than ever as alumni, students, faculty and staff members turned out for a beautiful cool and sunny day in the Quad, with free food, games and the annual football game that followed.
Photos by Torrance Littles
An MBU student enjoys the bungee trampoline that was one of the fun attractions provided by Record-A-Hit.
Homecoming 2019 drew a large and enthusiastic crowd.
Students enjoy the music provided by DJ Michael Knox.
Funnel cakes are always a hit.
Coffee was flowing at various tables on the lawn of the Quad.
Members of the Gamma Delta Sigma sorority chat with students.
Students give away Papa Bear’s popcorn.
A student throws a baseball to measure the speed of his pitch.
A student gets ready to jump on the bungee trampoline.
A student measures his strength by pounding a hammer on the high striker game.
Flipping on the bungee trampoline.
Torrance Littles
Torrance Littles Jr. is a student athlete pursing his Communications degree. After graduation the Las Vegas native will be returning home to find work in the downtown area.
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*Our mission statement is: MBU Timeline is the student news network of Missouri Baptist University, a private Christian university that embraces the essential core value of “social change through service and leadership.”
*The Bible verse that drives our mission is 2 Timothy 2:15 (Worldwide English Version): “Tell the true message in the right way.”
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