We are excited to honor our Cougar Wall of Fame Inductees! This Cougar Conversation is with Kemar Jackson from the Class of 2011. He played with the MVNU Men’s Soccer Team.

Kemar graduated with majors in Criminal Justice and Psychology and a minor in Sociology.  
He shares how he made his way from his home in Jamaica to Mount Vernon. He talks about how several MVNU employees helped him find a home here and became an incredible support system for his learning experience.

Kemar shares memories, advice to student athletes and talks about the valuable lessons learned here at MVNU on and off the field.

Jackson played for the men’s soccer team from 2007 to 2010 as a defender, from Kingston, Jamaica. Over his collegiate career, he appeared in 91 games, recording 19 goals and 7 assists for a total of 45 points. Defensively, he was a standout in the backfield, finishing with 120 career saves. 

Jackson’s decorated career began with numerous honors. In 2008, he earned American Mideast Conference Honorable Mention and was named to the OCSA Academic All-Ohio First Team. During his junior season, he was selected to the American Mideast Conference First Team, received NAIA Honorable Mention All-American, NCCAA All-American Second Team, NSCAA All-American Third Team, and was also recognized on the American Mideast Conference All-Academic Team. In his senior year (2010), Jackson capped off his career with a remarkable list of accolades, including First-Knox Cougar Invitational Most Valuable Offensive Player, American Mideast Conference Team, NCCAA East Region Co-Player of the Year, NAIA All-American Second Team, ESPN Academic All-District, and the team’s Most Valuable Player in 2012. 

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Madeline Grace Banta from Orange Barrel Productions is acting in The Little Princess, and she plays Sara Crewe.

She tells us all about her acting history and she gives us the scoop on her role. Madeline highlights the production as well by telling us about the story and her favorite moments.

Read more on our blog, themorningthing.com

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Eric Brown got to speak with the Knox Community Jazz Orchestra Director, Ted Buehrer! Ted talks about their partnership with Food For The Hungry and talks about the concert. It is more than just a concert so he also details the entire event and lets you know what to bring!

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Ginny Williams talks about the Byron Saunders Foundation and some of it’s history, it started in 2003 with only 20 meals and its grown so much.

Ginny talks about how families can get a meal for Thanksgiving.

All you have to do is either call or text to get a full boxed meal and certificate to get meats for Thanksgiving by calling 740-324-9503 to help get signed up. 

The last pickup for the year is THIS SATURDAY at their new facility in town.

For the complete story, check out our blog: themorningthing.com

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WNZR's Cougar Conversation today features Chloe Montague Himmell from the MVNU Women’s Soccer Team.

She is a freshman Biology Major from Zionsville, Indiana. She came to MVNU because of the faith-based focus. She hopes to become a Veterinary Surgeon for exotic animals. 

Chloe started playing soccer when she was 4 because of her Dad’s influence. 
She shares that this year’s team is a tightly knit team. Her journey this season has included several injuries. Chloe talks about how she has learned to find strength through struggle.

Chloe shares memories from this season and her first year as an MVNU student. 
Rapid Fire reveals some of her favorites including her favorite bible verses – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Enjoy the Conversation!

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WNZR's Cougar Conversation today features Chucho Salgado from the MVNU Men’s Soccer Team.
He is a Junior Computer Science Major from Puebla, Mexico. 

Chucho has been playing soccer since he learned to walk. He talks about memories on and off the field. He also talks about the big transition for his team including having a new Coach. 

Chucho Salgado received Honorable Mention for his strong third season for the Cougars. Salgado played a key role in his defensive work as a center back for MVNU. Salgado also stepped up offensively as the second leading scorer for the Cougars with five goals. Salgado scored two goals in the 5-0 shutout win over Brescia, which helped earn Salgado Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Week. Salgado added one assist and had 11 points in the Crossroads League.
Rapid Fire reveals his favorites in Mexico and the US. 

Enjoy the Conversation!

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