Notable Alumni
Alumni of the Lindenwood University have become notable in a variety of different fields including politics and government, business, science, literature, arts and entertainment, and athletics. Alumni in the fields of broadcasting and journalism include: Greg Amsinger, anchor for the MLB Network. Randy Karraker & Bob Ramsey, American sportscasters in St. Louis, Missouri and current hosts of "The Fast Lane", a sports radio show in St. Louis, on 101 ESPN. Jan Rogers Kniffen, businessman, guest business affairs commentator for CNBC. Dan McLaughlin, professional sports broadcaster who currently works on both St. Louis Cardinals and previously with the St. Louis Blues for telecasts on the cable television channel Fox Sports Midwest. Melanie Morgan, American author, columnist, political commentator, and radio personality. And Sally Perdue, radio talk show host and is a former 1958 Miss Arkansas and Miss America Pageant contestant.
Various LU alumni have excelled in art, fashion, movies and music, they include: Alice Baber, American abstract expressionist painter. Tara Bollinger, model and beauty queen from Missouri who has competed in the Miss America Pageant. Ingrid Dahlberg, former theater manager and president of the Swedish Royal Dramatic Theatre, writer, and politician. Lee Daniels, American actor, film producer and director. Thom Donovan, American musician/songwriter, who has toured world-wide with Robert Plant and the Goo Goo Dolls and appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly on NBC. Shandi Finnessey, Miss USA 2004, Dancing with the Stars. Amber Seyer, Miss Missouri USA 2007 and Miss Missouri Teen USA 2003. Vocal Spectrum, consisting of Tim Waurick, Eric Dalbey, Jonny Moroni, and Chris Hallam. They are the 2004 Barbershop Harmony Society International Collegiate Quartet Champions, the 2006 Barbershop Harmony Society International Quartet Champions, and 2004 and 2009 Barbershop Harmony Society International Chorus Champions with the Ambassadors of Harmony.
A number of Lindenwood Lions and lady Lions have gone on to professional sports, they include: Sanel Borić, Bosnian American football (soccer) goalkeeper who currently playes for FK Velež Mostar. DeDe Dorsey, professional American football player with the Detroit Lions of the NFL. As a member of the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League, he was the MVP of the 2009 UFL Championship Game. Chase Gormley, American professional mixed martial arts fighter for the UFC. Randal McLelland, an Olympic athlete in skeet shooting. 2008 Summer Olympics. Jamere Holland, a free agent rookie wide receiver who previously signed with the Cincinnati Bengals. Brian Schaefering, a professional American football player with the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. Roren Thomas, wide receiver for the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League, Alexander Wright, former American football wide receiver with Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Raiders, St. Louis Rams and current athletic director and head football coach for San Jacinto Christian Academy and founder of Alexander Wright Ministries.
Alumni involved in government and politics include Andrew Koenig Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives representing the 88th district. and Gary W. Schenkel, current director of Office of Federal Protective Service.
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