Claire Nguyen

Dec 7, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Claire Nguyen

On Friday morning, Campus Lutheran Church opened its doors to the community, unveiling a collection of nearly 600 nativity scenes. The display was the result of contributions from three dedicated collectors: Sharon Kinden, Beth Greimann, and Judy Alexander. Kinden's nativities from her travels, Greimann's personal collection of 200 nativities, and Alexander's keen eye for estate sale nativities, combined with donations from the community, filled eight long tables and seven round tables.

Dec 5, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Claire Nguyen

Dec 5, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Claire Nguyen

Nov 21, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Claire Nguyen |Tanvi Kulkarni |Elizabeth Brixey

By Claire Nguyen/Missourian,Tanvi Kulkarni,Elizabeth Brixey Tabitha Hulett recalled checking the mail one winter break and being surprised to find a pair of birthday cards addressed to her sons, who were then students at Derby Ridge Elementary School. The boys were over the moon to discover that the cards had come from their physical education teacher, Amanda Spry-Bazat. "They loved her," Hulett said. "They absolutely loved her."

Nov 14, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Claire Nguyen