True Blue Love Stories

Cameron ’14 and Chelsa (King) Carr ‘14

Cameron and Chelsa met on campus during biology lab. Cameron says that Chelsa didn’t notice him, although she claims that’s far from true. They both lived in the SAU Village Apartments. Chelsa had a class every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. Somehow, Cameron just happened to be downstairs or near his car when she was leaving for class. The couple celebrated their wedding in March 2020. Chelsa currently serves on the SAU Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Gary ’85 ‘88 and LeAnn (Morgan) Miller ‘86

Gary and LeAnn met at a dance at the VFW. Gary played baseball for the Muleriders in the early ‘80s. LeAnn was a charter member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority at SAU and recalls a special memory where Gary helped her pay for her national induction fees. Gary and LeAnn’s two children, Morgan and Tyler, followed in their footsteps and became Muleriders. Morgan (Miller) Colson ’13 studied nursing and also met her husband, Hunter Colson ’14, during her time at SAU. They have a future Little Mulerider, Beckham Colson. Ty Miller ‘18, ‘20 studied business and is engaged to BaileyAnn Luckett ‘19. Mulerider Country has played a very special part in the Miller Family.

Mason ’16 and Jessica (Arnold) Powers ‘15

Mason came to SAU from Iowa on a cross country scholarship and studied business. Jessica grew up in Magnolia and studied education. The couple didn’t know each other during their time on campus, but met years after graduation. After seeing a devotional Jessica posted to Facebook, Mason reached out and their love story began. They quickly realized their faith, family, and Mulerider connection bonded them. Jessica’s bridal luncheon was held at the SAU Alumni Center. As a surprise, her family gifted the couple an anniversary brick on SAU’s Legacy Lane. They were married on July 27, 2019. To purchase a Legacy Lane Brick visit www.saualumni.com/legacylane.

Larry ’72 and Wondrous (McHenry) Roach ‘74

Larry and Wondrous met at her home after her brother caught a ride home with Larry in the spring of 1969. They were not initially attracted to each other. Two years later, Wondrous enrolled at SAU. Larry called Bussey Hall to invite her to dinner in the cafeteria. From that point on, the couple rarely missed a meal in the cafeteria. On one of their romantic walks on campus, Wondrous’ class ring slipped off of her finger. They never did find the ring, but she wasn’t too upset after seeing how much Larry cared about helping her find it. The couple enjoyed going to free movies in the student center and attending football and basketball games. They spent a great deal of time in the Wesley Foundation, where he proposed to her. The couple graduated and got married in 1974. They have been married for forty-six years.

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