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Leadership Societies Dinner

Bill Ricketts ’71, first photo, and Camille Curtis Ricketts ’65, second photo, converse at the Leadership Societies Dinner.
photos by Cameron Lowe

Drury University recently hosted its Leadership Societies Dinner, celebrating the generosity and impact of members of the Drury Society, Founder’s Society, and President’s Society. The Drury Society honors donors whose lifetime giving totals $100,000 or more; the Founder’s Society recognizes those who have made a planned gift to Drury through their estate, insurance, or other legacy commitments; and the President’s Society celebrates annual donors who contribute $2,500 or more in the previous fiscal year. Student speaker Savannah Belko shared how Drury’s donors have profoundly shaped her student experience and the lives of countless others.

SAAC Trunk or Treat

Drury’s Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted their annual Trunk or Treat in the O’Reilly Family Event Center on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The event was open to the public and was attended by close to 200 guests.  Drury athletes from each of our 30 athletic teams set up game stations, passed out candy, and enjoyed teaching the visiting kids about their respective sports. This is a fun community outreach event for both our Drury athletes and our visitors and continues to grow each year.

Alumni Council President

Elected to the Alumni Council in 2019, Caron Parnell ’99 has now been elected President.

Lydy Suites Rooms

photos by Cameron Lowe

Built in 1966 and originally named Smith Hall, Lydy Suites received a much needed facelift in 2024. The newly remodeled and refurbished building currently houses more than 150 students in traditional suite-style arrangements. It is also the only residential building with a community kitchen.

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DRURY MAGAZINE FALL 2025

PUBLISHER

Drury University
Dr. Jeff Frederick, President

EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Levi Costello

WRITER / EDITOR

Rex Ybañez

DESIGNER

Janet Rock

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Cris Belvin

DIGITAL DESIGNER

Max Prater ’17

PANTHER TRACKS EDITOR

Kayla Warner ’21 MComm ’23

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