To qualify for Continue the Tradition, students must be classified as nonresidents for fee purposes, must be enrolled full-time and must have at least one parent or grandparent who is a graduate of Missouri State.
Meet a family that continued the tradition!
Mom: Lynn Arthur
- Her degree: Bachelor’s in marketing and management, 1979
- Job title: Manager of global compliance, John Deere & Company
- Lives in: Eldridge, Iowa
Son: Jake Arthur
- Major: Agricultural business
- Year: Junior
- Hometown: Eldridge, Iowa
- Career goal: Work for John Deere
MSU alumni and students in their family: 5
Lynn
When did you know Jake wanted to attend Missouri State?
We were transferred to Iowa when Jake was 2. He was born in Springfield and always wanted to go back. As he got older, he got involved in sports and wanted to play football for MSU.
What is your best Missouri State memory?
As a part of the women’s track team, aside from making great friends, we flew to Minnesota for districts. I was able to take my first plane ride, and I will never forget that.
How did Continue the Tradition affect your decision to send Jake to MSU?
The program enabled us to make Jake’s dreams come true, and allowed him to return to his roots and get a great education.
Jake
When did you know you wanted to attend Missouri State?
I knew it on my first visit. I got along with the coaches on the football team and thought they were wonderful people. It just made sense to come here.
What are the best characteristics of Missouri State?
I really like Springfield; it’s a great location. The school is comfortable and it’s not too busy. People here are really nice, my teammates are awesome and there’s always something fun to do.
Do you think your experience on campus will be similar to your parents’ experiences?
I think our experiences are very similar. I grew up hearing stories from my mom and dad about their old track and football days. I can’t wait to be able to tell my own stories to my kids someday.
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