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A Message from
the Director of
Alumni Relations
Dear Alumni,
Baker is full of surprises of the best kind, so this
won't come as a surprise to you: There's a lot going
on in the Baker community. And we'd like to give
you both a literal and figurative bird's-eye view!
From our alumni starting new businesses (thanks to
Andrew Patch, '10, MBA '14 and Heartland Drone
Company for the cover shot!) to Baker collecting win
after win after win in Liston Stadium on the same
Homecoming weekend we inducted four new members into our Athletics Hall of Fame (page 7), Baker
is experiencing many exciting things!
That "Baker magic" we've all come to know and love
has made its way to Kansas City, too, as Amer Didic,
'16, became the latest Wildcat to enter into the
majors when he signed with Sporting Kansas City of
Major League Soccer (page 16).
Baker excitement also encompasses the spirit our
community calls upon and rallies around during trying times, such as those experienced by Cindy, '70,
and Don, '69, Rogers (page 25) and Lacey Deardoff,
MBA '17, (page 10). For all the struggles these wonderful individuals faced, they were able to call upon
Baker in their times of need and use it to strengthen
their resolve as they overcame their obstacles.
I hope you enjoy this unique view of the strength,
beauty, and achievements found at Baker and within
the Baker community.
Sincerely,

photo by earl richardson

The Baker Wildcats take the field against Graceland at Homecoming.

Table of Contents
	 2	 A Message From Dr. Murray
	 3	 Campus News
	 4 	 Impressive Incoming Class
	 6	 Homecoming Highlights
	 8	 Alumni Notes
10		 Master's Student Takes Chance After Accident
	11 	 Anatomy of a Student
	12	 Rice Renovation Reveals Legend
14		 Bird's-Eye View
16		 Soccer Standout Signs with Sporting KC 	
18		 MLA Student Loves to Learn

Doug Barth, BA '91
Director of Alumni Relations

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19		 One Baker, One Goal
	20	 Alumni Weekend Memories
	22	 Spring Commencement
25		 Baker Community Shows Its Strength
27		 In Memoriam
29		 Events



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