Portraits

Sam Cox, a third-year photojournalism student at the University of Missouri, poses for a photo in Columbia on Monday, Nov. 3. Cox’s photography is known for its shadow play and vivid color. “Photography for me is just part of the way I see the world,” Cox said

Jason Cecil Spruiell Jr. faces away from the crowd before being announced as Jefferson City’s homecoming king on Friday, Sept. 12.

Rock Bridge senior Lilli Anderson listens to Rock Bridge’s mascot whispering Friday at Rock Bridge High School. Anderson is a board member for a student organization that helps make chants for the games. “I just love the atmosphere and the good vibes that come with a Rock Bridge football game,” Anderson said.

Duane Atherley looks longingly to the sky during his performance with Kokoroko in Chicago on Friday, Oct. 18.

Sophomore drummer Olin Guillotte looks toward his band director during the melody of trumpet player Tim Hagans’ “Buckeyes.” The Concert Jazz Band has two drummers, and Guillotte played the first half of the show.