Four by Four 5/10/15

Samantha Waters

Sikeston, Missouri

Describe an early childhood memory.

I remember waking up one Christmas morning thinking my mom didn't have enough money to get me a P.J. Sparkles doll. But she worked some overtime shifts and she got me one.

How would you characterize your driving habits?

I am real cautious. I watch other people on the road and the surroundings. Not everybody pays attention.

When it's time for a snack, what do you reach for?

Usually chocolate, but I

am trying to get into healthier eating habits like having an orange. But if I have chocolate, that would be my choice.

Describe the most impressive thing you've ever seen.

One time on the way to St. Louis I saw a really bad car wreck. About eight men got out on the highway and turned the car back over to help the lady and her kid get out.

Karly Snyder

Karly Snyder

Fenton, Missouri

Sophomore, Southeast Missouri State University

Describe an early childhood memory.

It would be me and my little sister in January laying in our swimsuits all around the house in the dead of winter. We were about 5 or 6 years old.

How would you characterize your driving habits?

I'm a good driver, but I'm not good with directions, at all. We got lost today for 15 minutes.

When it's time for a snack, what do you reach for?

I reach for any kind of chips. I'm a bored eater. Goldfish are my favorite.

Describe the most impressive thing you've ever seen.

The Rocky Mountains in Colorado. People say it looks like a postcard and it actually does after you've seen it.

Sean Spinks

Sean Spinks

Florissant, Missouri

Retention coordinator

Southeast Missouri State University

Describe an early childhood memory.

When I was 4 years old, I was playing basketball, just having fun. My mom pulled me aside and told me I better start playing aggressive. After that moment I started stealing the ball. I learned you have to go for what you want and not be passive.

How would you characterize your driving habits?

I like to think I am a pretty good driver. I'm not really an aggressive driver. Share the road.

When it's time for a snack, what do you reach for?

Chips, candy, whatever I'm feeling at the moment, I'm not too particular. Lately I try to snack more on fruits.

Describe the most impressive thing you've ever seen.

It was probably when I took a high school trip to Greece and Italy and saw the Vatican, the monuments and the different culture there. I like to travel as well.

Shane Anderson

Shane Anderson

Jackson

Parks & recreation director, city of Jackson

Describe an early childhood memory.

It would be playing Wiffle ball in my backyard on Corrine Street in Jackson. I was 8 years old and could throw a really mean slider.

How would you characterize your driving habits?

I'm a lot more defensive now, and I'm always watching the other driver, expecting them to be a poor driver. I'm ready to take the shoulder at any moment.

When it's time for a snack, what do you reach for?

It's always nuts of some kind. They're easy to eat and healthy, and I'm a little nutty.

Describe the most impressive thing you've ever seen.

Sunrise on the Grand Canyon. I was there a few years ago, and I happened to get to the south rim right before sunrise. A sight like that you just don't forget.