Homecoming at Missouri Baptist University is one of the most anticipated weeks of the school year. Oct. 4-9, 2021, was a week filled with returning events and new traditions. MBU photojournalists captured some of our favorite memories, from the Lip Sync Battle to thePerk [24].
Roy Kamau, Francesco Michelini and Daniel Borsi serve food through Fresh Ideas at the Homecoming Festival with smiles on their faces. Photo by Patrick Griffey
Kirenda Brown and Mallory Liddle twirl to the beat of their song during the Lip Sync Battle. Photo by Madisyn House
Emma Eaton sings into a microphone at the Lip Sync Battle. Photo by Madisyn House
Kamryn Bell and Alise Grogg perform a dance move during the Lip Sync Battle. Photo by Madisyn House
Bryce Lingle brings out an artistic pose and displays his canvas at Art in the Quad. Photo by Jason Harman
A colorful variety of different paint brushes and styles were given to students to use at Art in the Quad. Photo by Jason Harman
Cylin Atkins smiles and shows off his new tie dye shirt during Art in the Quad. Photo by Jason Harman
Emily Mattler, Abbey Mortland and Emilee Goldsmith form a kick line during the MBU Homecoming Bonfire. Photo by Carter Mize
MBU Public Safety closed down the area for the Homecoming Bonfire. Photo by Carter Mize
MBU Band plays music, entertaining the staff and students attending. Photo by Carter Mize
Kirsten van der Vleuten competes on the Spartan Dash course from MBU Exercise is Medicine. Photo by Emily Heflin
Maggie Ralls helps with the Homecoming event on the Quad during Spartacus’ Birthday Party. Photo by Hamin Lee
Madison Hand plays cornhole during Spartacus’ Birthday Party in the Quad. Photo by Patrick Griffey
A group of students take a photo with Spartacus on the Quad during Spartacus’ Birthday Party. Photo by Emily Heflin
Ellie Schertz, Daniel Borsi, Francesco Michelini and Roy Kamau serve food through Fresh Ideas to the dance team at the Homecoming Festival. Photo by Patrick Griffey
Grace Hahn, Sarah Marie Gibbs and Abby Kassebaum talk with parents and alumni at the alumni table at the Homecoming Festival. Photo by Patrick Griffey
Offensive coordinator, Coach Shawn Schnabel, talks to the MBU offense on the sideline. Photo by Orville Parker III
Emma Vogt, Emma Crites and Mya Waldren laugh together while waiting to welcome the Spartan football players to the field. Photo by Autumn Heaton
Offensive lineman, Ryan Hicks, looks into the stands as he comes off an offensive possession. Photo by Orville Parker III
Senior, Joe King, celebrates after the football team scores a touchdown. Photo by Autumn Heaton
Emma Vogt and Margaret Illig complete a tilt jump at the Homecoming halftime performance. Photo by Autumn Heaton
MBU defensive back, Joe King, tackles the Roosevelt running back to make a stop on the play. Photo by Orville Parker III
Cameron Hume plays the saxophone as part of the many bands that perform live at thePerk[24]. Photo by McKenzie Sheehy
Morgan DeWitt sits and laughs with friends at the annual thePerk[24]. Photo by McKenzie Sheehy
Rachel Harrah and Katelynn Griffey perform as the closing act at thePerk[24]. Photo by McKenzie Sheehy
By MBU Timeline
Oct 26, 2021
Abbey Mortland, Abby Kassebaum, Alise Grogg, alumni, Autumn Heaton, Bryce Lingle, Cameron Hume, Carter Mize, Cylin Atkins, Daniel Borsi, Ellie Schertz, Emilee Goldsmith, Emily Heflin, Emily Mattler, Emma Crites, Emma Eaton, Emma Vogt, Exercise is Medicine, Francesco Mechelini, Fresh Ideas, Gamma Delta Sigma, Grace Hahn, Hamin Lee, Homecoming, Homecoming 2021, Jason Harman, Joe King, Kamryn Bell, Katelynn Griffey, Kirenda Brown, Kirsten van der Vleuten, Lip Sync Battle, Madison Hand, Madisyn House, Maggie Ralls, Mallory Liddle, Margaret Illig, MBU Bands, MBU Timeline, McKenzie Sheehy, Morgan DeWitt, Mya Waldren, Orville Parker III, Patrick Griffey, Rachel Harrah, Roy Kamau, Ryan Hicks, Sarah Marie Gibbs, Shawn Schnabel, Spartacus, Spartan Football, Spartan Line, thePerk [24]
Roy Kamau, Francesco Michelini and Daniel Borsi serve food through Fresh Ideas at the Homecoming Festival with smiles on their faces. Photo by Patrick Griffey
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