Commencement Program

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Commencement
Pittsburg State University
May 2016
The National Anthem
Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight
O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming.
And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Alma Mater
On the plains of Southeast Kansas,
‘Neath an ever cloudless sky,
Far away from surging ocean,
And the storm-bird’s plaintive cry;
With her prairies rolling Westward,
Where the buffalo once were great,
With her ensign proudly waving,
Stands our own Pittsburg State.
Refrain
Let us greet the Gold and Crimson
With a strong and cordial cheer,
Let our hearts be ever loyal
To our Alma Mater dear.
Pittsburg State University Brass Quintet
Dr. Jesse Cook, Trumpet, Adjunct Music Faculty, Pittsburg State University
Dr. Carol Deats, Horn, Music Faculty, Pittsburg State University
Dr. Todd Hastings, Trumpet, Music Faculty, Pittsburg State University
Mr. Robert Kehle, Trombone, Music Faculty, Pittsburg State University
Dr. A. Douglas Whitten, Tuba, Music Faculty, Pittsburg State University
Announcer
Mr. Chris Kelly, Associate Vice President, University Marketing & Communication
Assisted by
Ms. Christine Mekkaoui, Director, Intensive English Program (Friday)
Ms. Paige Cortes, Intensive English Program Faculty (Saturday)
Commencement
May 2016
Pittsburg State University is committed to the comfort and safety of all of our graduates and their guests and to making this a very
special and memorable occasion. Please assist us in doing so by turning off your cell phones and pagers. Also, please remain seated
throughout the entire ceremony to help ensure that all graduates get the recognition they have earned, whether they are first
or last to cross the platform today. Professional photographs will be captured of each graduates accomplishment. Each graduate
will be emailed and mailed free proofs. These photographs are available for viewing at www.gradimages.com. Ample time will be
available after the ceremony for you to take additional personal photos inside the arena. Thank you for your cooperation.
In accordance with the Kansas State Fire Marshal regulations, we request that you take a moment to identify two emergency exits
closest to you. We have checked these exits and the other emergency equipment in this building and verify they are available for use
in case of an emergency. In the case of an emergency, pay close attention to the announcer for important life safety information.
Share your commencement memories with your Gorilla family on Facebook
by sending your graduation photos to social@pittstate.edu
President’s Message
Welcome to the 2016 Spring Commencement ceremonies
at Pittsburg State University. This is the moment you’ve
looked forward to since you first enrolled at Pittsburg State.
Today, you can officially call yourself a Gorilla Graduate.
Today’s commencement ceremony is an important
milestone in your academic journey. You have distinguished
yourself as a scholar and demonstrated the desire
for knowledge that is necessary for success in life.
I’m honored to be able to share this moment with you, your family and friends.
On behalf of our faculty, staff and the Pittsburg State University community,
I congratulate you on your achievement.
Earning a degree is not easy. Class loads, financial questions and other worries may,
at times, have made today feel like an unobtainable dream. When the winds of doubt
blew, you held firm. You understood the value of a Pittsburg State education and the
importance of finishing what you started. I wish you the very best, and look forward
to seeing the many ways in which you make our world a better place.
The Class of 2016 has left an enduring mark upon this university. You helped build
new facilities, supported forward-thinking tobacco policies and ensured Pittsburg State
remains an academic destination of choice for future generations of Gorillas.
I thank you for choosing Pittsburg State University and hope you will return often.
Congratulations Class of 2016. As we say, “Once a Gorilla … Always a Gorilla!”
Sincerely,
Steven A. Scott, President
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The Academic Procession
The University Marshals
The Members of the Faculty
The Candidates for Degrees
Friday, May 6, 2016, 5:30 p.m.......................................................................... Graduate School, College of Technology
Friday, May 6, 2016, 8 p.m................................................................................. Graduate School, College of Education
Saturday, May 7, 2016, 9:30 a.m...................... Graduate School, Kelce College of Business, College of Arts & Sciences
(Departments of Art, Communication and History, Philosophy and Social Sciences)
Saturday, May 7, 2016, 12 p.m................................................................ Graduate School, College of Arts & Sciences
(Departments of Biology, Chemistry, English & Modern Languages, Family & Consumer Sciences,
Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Physics and General Studies)
Half Century Class of 1966 (Friday, 5:30 p.m.)
The President, Kansas Board of Regents President Flanders and Members of the Stage Party
Stage Party
Dr. Steven A. Scott............................... University President
Ms. Lynzee M. Flores.................College of Arts & Sciences,
Outstanding Senior Woman
Dr. Blake Flanders.......... President, Kansas Board of Regents
Mr. Viet C. Nguyen...................... Kelce College of Business,
Outstanding Senior Man
Ms. Kathleen Flannery................................... Vice President
for University Advancement
Dr. Mark Johnson......... College of Technology Mace Bearer,
University Professor, Technology & Workforce Learning
Dr. Lynette Olson....................... Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs
Dr. Bill Stobart................College of Education Mace Bearer,
Professor, Health, Human Performance & Recreation
Mr. John Patterson............ Vice President for Administration
& Campus Life
Dr. Harry Humphries..............Kelce College of Business and
College of Arts & Sciences Mace Bearer,
Associate Professor, History, Philosophy
& Social Sciences
Dr. Steve Erwin..................... Vice President for Student Life
Dr. Pawan Kahol...... Dean, Graduate & Continuing Studies
Dr. Mary Carol Pomatto................................ Interim Dean,
College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Cheryl Giefer....College of Arts & Sciences Mace Bearer,
University Professor and Associate Director,
Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing
Dr. Paul Grimes................... Dean, Kelce College of Business
Dr. Howard Smith......................Dean, College of Education
Dr. Bruce Dallman................... Dean, College of Technology
Half Century Class of 1966
Ms. Debbie Greve................................................... Registrar
Joyce (Kay) Meredith Girrens, Wichita, Kansas
William (Pete) Geiger, Bel Aire, Kansas
Cordis (Ed) Huffaker, Independence, Kansas
Vicki Baker McClure, Hutchinson, Kansas
Jerilyn Stephenson Moss, Wichita, Kansas
Calvin Neptune, Aurora, Colorado
Muriel Marsenburg Tate, Chicago, Illinois
Robert Winship, Union, Missouri
Dr. Julie Samuels.............Associate Professor, Department of
Teaching & Leadership; President, Faculty Senate
Mr. Clark Shaver.............Associate Professor, Department of
Engineering Technology; Outstanding Faculty
Dr. John Thompson........Associate Professor, Department of
Automotive Technology; Outstanding Faculty
Dr. Xiaolu Wu....Associate Professor, Department of Biology;
Outstanding Faculty
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COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Friday, May 6, 2016
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5:30 p.m.
John Lance Arena, Garfield W. Weede Physical Education Building
Processional
Pomp and Circumstance – Edward Elgar...........................................Pittsburg State University Brass Quintet
Commencement Fanfare – John Ross....................................... Pittsburg State University Trumpet Ensemble
The National Anthem and Alma Mater.................................... Emma Jeanette Huskey, Lincoln, Kansas
Welcome and Introductions.......................................Dr. Bruce D. Dallman, Dean, College of Technology
Remarks from the President............... Dr. Steven A. Scott, Ninth President of Pittsburg State University
Remarks from the
Kansas Board of Regents........................................ Dr. Blake Flanders, President, Kansas Board of Regents
Recognition of 50th Anniversary Graduates..................................................................... President Scott
Remarks by Outstanding Senior...............................................................Viet C. Nguyen, Hanoi, Vietnam
Recognition of
Academic Honors.............................. Dr. Lynette J. Olson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Graduate Dean Academic Honors
University Scholastic Honors
Recognition of
Candidates for Degrees....................................Dr. Pawan K. Kahol, Dean, Graduate & Continuing Studies
Dr. Bruce D. Dallman, Dean, College of Technology
Conferring of Degrees and Closing Remarks.................................................................... President Scott
Recessional....................................................................................................................................... Stage Party
and 50th Anniversary Graduates
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Friday, May 6, 2016
•
8:00 p.m.
Processional
The National Anthem and Alma Mater.................................... Emma Jeanette Huskey, Lincoln, Kansas
Welcome and Introductions......................................... Dr. Howard W. Smith, Dean, College of Education
Remarks from the
Remarks by Outstanding Senior............................................................ Lynzee M. Flores, Lamar, Missouri
Recognition of
Recognition of
Dr. Howard W. Smith, Dean, College of Education
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KELCE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
(Departments of Art, Communication and History, Philosophy & Social Sciences)
Saturday, May 7, 2016
•
9:30 a.m.
Processional
The National Anthem and Alma Mater.............................................. David D. McTeer, Lenexa, Kansas
Welcome and Introductions...................................... Dr. Paul W. Grimes, Dean, Kelce College of Business
Remarks from the
Remarks by Outstanding Senior...............................................................Viet C. Nguyen, Hanoi, Vietnam
Recognition of
Recognition of
Dr. Paul W. Grimes, Dean, Kelce College of Business
Dr. Mary Carol Pomatto, Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
(Departments of Biology, Chemistry, English & Modern Languages, Family & Consumer Sciences,
Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Physics and General Studies)
•
12:00 p.m.
Processional
The National Anthem and Alma Mater.............................................. David D. McTeer, Lenexa, Kansas
Welcome and Introductions...............Dr. Mary Carol Pomatto, Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Remarks from the
Remarks by Outstanding Senior............................................................ Lynzee M. Flores, Lamar, Missouri
Recognition of
Recognition of
Dr. Mary Carol Pomatto, Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
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2016 Outstanding Faculty
John Thompson, Xiaolu Wu and Clark Shaver
One of Pittsburg State University’s Dr. Robert K. Ratzlaff
Outstanding Faculty Award recipients for 2016 has known
he wanted to be a teacher since second grade, but the
others discovered their passion for teaching later in life.
The Outstanding Faculty Award recipients were announced
at the university’s Apple Day celebration on March 3.
John Thompson, an associate professor in the
Department of Automotive Technology is the third
generation of teachers in his family.
“It was on my list as long as I can remember,” Thompson
said. “When I was in second grade and my teacher asked
what I wanted to do when I grew up, I said ‘I want to be a
teacher.’”
Clark Shaver, an associate professor of electronics
engineering technology, came to teaching from the world
of business.
“I never planned to teach,” said Shaver, who was also a
Boy Scout leader. “I really enjoyed teaching the young men
and I thought, if I could do something like this full-time,
that would be awesome.”
Xiaolu Wu hadn’t planned on teaching, either. She
came to the U.S. from China in 2001 to earn her Ph.D. in
microbiology from the University of Illinois in Chicago.
“After I got my degree, I realized I really enjoyed the
interaction with people,” Wu said, “so I first found a job at
a local community college. That experience reinforced
what I felt about myself—that what I should do is teaching.”
Although they came to the profession on different paths,
they are all making a positive impact in the classroom and
thoroughly enjoying teaching.
The Outstanding Faculty Award begins with
nominations from students. The nominated faculty are
asked to fill out a questionnaire and the recipients are
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chosen by a student panel. This year’s recipients agreed
that because it is student-driven, the Outstanding
Faculty Award has special meaning.
“I’m very honored and humbled,” Wu said. “I know
that my students are very busy and nominating me is not
something they need to do.”
Wu said she enjoys helping students discover their
passion.
“I think everyone has a gift and if a teacher is able to
help students find what they are passionate about, that’s
a great thing,” Wu said.
All three said that one of the most rewarding things
about their work is the relationships they are able to
build with students, both during their academic careers
and even later after they have graduated.
“I tell my students I’ll be Dr. Thompson or professor
Thompson to you for a few years while you’re here,
but the biggest benefit that I didn’t expect was the
friendships for life (that I’ve maintained) with those
students,” Thompson said. “It’s been the best thing in the
world.”
Shaver said the feedback he gets from former students
is special.
“What’s really been neat for me is the feedback I
get from people who have graduated—the notes saying
‘thank you for what you’ve done.’ That’s really the
gratifying thing about teaching,” Shaver said.
Thompson summed up all three of this year’s
honorees’ thoughts about teaching.
“I get the incredible journey of teaching stuff that I
love, that I’m super passionate about,” Thompson said. “I
love it! And then I get to meet students. It’s just a great,
great career and very rewarding.”
University Scholastic Honors graduates are designated by ribbons and medallions worn around the neck.
Red represents summa cum laude (requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.95); green represents magna cum
laude (requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.90); and white represents cum laude (requires a cumulative grade
point average of 3.85). University Scholastic Honors as listed in the Commencement Program are based on coursework
completed through the fall semester. Final determination of University Scholastic Honors graduates will be based
on coursework completed through graduation.
Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Kristin L. Allen.................................Elementary Education K-6
Laura S. Allgood............................................................. English
Jennifer Ranae Bliss....................................................... Nursing
Jordyn L. Bollinger.......................................................... English
Jayden L. Bowen.............................................................. Biology
Zachary William Bowen......................................... Mathematics
Laci D. Cantrell*............................... Graphic Communications
Taylor D. Cation......................................................... Chemistry
Abbey J. Chaloupka...........................Graphic Communications
Allison Leanne Chism.................Family & Consumer Sciences
Education
Lavon Jo Clark........................................................ Social Work
Eleanor Kay Davenport..............................................Psychology
Michelle Forbes.............................................................. Finance
Bradley B. Gaddy............................................................ English
Cheyenne Summer Garrison............ Graphic Communications
Kathryn Amelia Giffin.................................................Sociology
Kelsie Morgan Goins....................................................... Biology
Brittany Nicole Hanson....................Elementary Education K-6
Heather J. Hartong............................. Accounting and Spanish
Cale L. Heiniger..................................... Chemistry and Biology
Andrea LeeAnn Hucke............... Communication and Spanish
Emma Jeanette Huskey..................... Graphic Communications
Shelby Jegen.....................................Elementary Education K-6
Michaela Jane Joines.........................................Communication
Ashley N. Keller..................................................... Mathematics
Kristin Luttrell.............Elementary Education K-6 and Spanish
Rachel Renee Miller........................................................ Biology
Michael I. Morris*.............................................Exercise Science
Christopher J. Mott.................................................. Accounting
Logan T. Napier....................................................... Accounting
Maria Newmaster............................................................ Biology
Sarah Danielle Nistler............................................ Mathematics
Ali K. Orscheln*........................................................ Marketing
Jory L. Ramsey.................................. Graphic Communications
Gage Rogers...................................... Graphic Communications
Kristen E. Schatzman........................ Social Work and Spanish
Ryan Schulteis........................................................ Management
Tyler J. Shelby............................................ Chemistry & Biology
Caitlin M. Shepard............................ Graphic Communications
Yuki Shinto*................................................................... Finance
Joshua P. Smeed................................................Exercise Science
McKenzie S. Spresser...................................................... Biology
Margaret K. Stuckey.................................................. Chemistry
Lauren C. Tan..............................Family & Consumer Sciences
Zachary Parker Travis............. Plastics Engineering Technology
Christine Abshier.......................................................Psychology
Lori Lynn Barnes.................................................... Social Work
Hailey F. Becker................................Elementary Education K-6
Zachary Dalton Botkin............ Chemistry, Physics, and Biology
Nicholas Quinn Brandecker................. Finance and Marketing
Ryan Anthony Callahan...................... Automotive Technology
Rachelle M. Carter................................................. Management
Catherine E. Chapman..............................................Psychology
Audrey D’Amato...................................................... Accounting
Anna L. Drenick............................................................. English
Timothy James Graber......................................Communication
Olivia M. Hansen........................................................... English
Megan Nicole Jones....................................................... Finance
Gina Reneé Lee...............................Graphics Communications
Brandee Cathleen Main.................................................. Biology
Daniel Wilson McDill................................. Instrumental Music
Anna C. Menefee............................................................ English
Haley Alexandra Mona*............................................Psychology
Joseph Scott Morris........................................................ Nursing
Sarah Virginia Nelson................................................Psychology
Lindsey E. Oneal............................................................. Biology
Shayla KayAnn Stephens.....................Mechanical Engineering
Technology
Morgan R. Stevener.....................Family & Consumer Sciences
Education
Cynthia Marie Tucker............................... Spanish and Finance
Cum Laude
Cody T. Bott............................................................. Accounting
Jordan Lee Bradshaw........................................Exercise Science
Makaela A. Brown............................Elementary Education K-6
Samantha I. Brown..............................Early Childhood Unified
Laura Chestnut..................................................General Studies
Trevor Jacob Clarke..........................................Communication
Emily M. Clouse................................Elementary Education K-6
Chance Curran*.............................................................. Biology
Kori Dodson..................................................Physical Education
Jacob D. Geither.............................................................. English
Haley Joann Kepley........................................................ Nursing
Sarah Larson.................................................................. Nursing
Sydney Blair Lemos........................................................ Finance
Kiralyn Nicole Mosier..................................................... Biology
Viet C. Nguyen.............Finance, Management, and Economics
Michael MacGyver Norris.............................................. Biology
Janelle K. Pew.............................................................Psychology
Sarah Dawn Scott......................................................Psychology
Emily Ann Seib.............................................................. Nursing
Casey F. Steinmiller.......................... Graphic Communications
Elizabeth Suzanne Younker........................................... Nursing
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*Summer 2016 Graduates
Honors College
Honors College students are highly selective academic scholars who complete an enhanced academic program;
designated by red and gold cording worn around the neck.
Laura S. Allgood
Zachary Dalton Botkin
Jayden L. Bowen
Ryan Anthony Callahan
Abbey J. Chaloupka
Garrett G. Eckols
Tyler Dale Elmore
Michelle Forbes
Heather Christine Jensen
Michael I. Morris
Logan T. Napier
Sarah Virginia Nelson
Maria Newmaster
Sarah Danielle Nistler
Kristen E. Schatzman
Tyler J. Shelby
Kanon Marie Steen
Ashley M. Willis
Joshua S. Yeomans
Departmental Academic Honors
Departmental Academic Honors graduates are designated by gold cording worn around the neck.
Christine Abshier................................................. Psychology
Tayita Abudu..............................................................Biology
Laura S. Allgood........................................................English
Jennifer Ranae Bliss..................................................Nursing
Zachary Dalton Botkin.............. Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Jayden L. Bowen.........................................................Biology
Ryan Anthony Callahan................. Automotive Technology
Abbey J. Chaloupka..................... Graphic Communications
Zhong Wei Chew.................................................. Psychology
Garrett G. Eckols..............................................Mathematics
Tyler Dale Elmore.......................................................Biology
Ariel A. Everett.................................................... Psychology
Michelle Forbes.........................................................Finance
Kathryn Amelia Giffin........................................... Sociology
Kelsie Morgan Goins..................................................Biology
Heather Jensen..................................................... Psychology
Kyra L. Jones.............................................................Nursing
Ashley N. Keller................................................Mathematics
Haley Joann Kepley...................................................Nursing
Sarah Larson.............................................................Nursing
Brandee Cathleen Main.............................................Biology
Haley Alexandra Mona........................................ Psychology
Michael I. Morris......................................... Exercise Science
Kiralyn Nicole Mosier................................................Biology
Logan T. Napier..................................................Accounting
Sarah Virginia Nelson.......................................... Psychology
Maria Newmaster.......................................................Biology
Sarah Danielle Nistler.......................................Mathematics
Kara K. O’Keefe................................................... Psychology
Kathleen M. Russell..................................................Nursing
Kristen E. Schatzman.........................................Social Work
Ryan Schulteis...................................................Management
Emily Ann Seib.........................................................Nursing
Tyler J. Shelby.............................................................Biology
Kanon Marie Steen...................................................Nursing
Karen Ann Stoehr....................................................Biology
Cynthia Marie Tucker............................................... Spanish
Jared Solomon Friedman Twarog..............................Nursing
Lauren J. Wainscott..................................................Nursing
Jordan T. Wiedemann...............................................Nursing
Ashley M. Willis...............................................Mathematics
Joshua S. Yeomans.....................................................Biology
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Graduate Dean Academic Honors graduates are designated by a double gold cord worn around the neck.
Christinea Elise Aiello*
Kristen R. Albert
Lindy Jane Anderson
Susie Mae Arvidson
Stephanie M. Bain
Lynn Andrea Barnard
Melissa J. Barnett
Kelsey Marie Benskin*
Jane L. Blackburn*
Joy H. Boan
Erik A. Bovell
Adam Daniel Brown
Riana Brownlee
Shannon Leigh Bruning*
Amy Michelle Buckner*
Kimberly S. Byler*
Molly Carroll Callaway
Scott Carson
Sabrina Checca
Kathleen Jane Cigich
Joseph Ryan Clasen*
Karen D. Cochran*
Navon Effie Cook
Ula Elizabeth Crainshaw
Mary Jo Dancer
Ross Marvin Davis*
Tyler L. Davis
Darrel D. Derryberry
Kristin K. Dillard
Karly Drake
Tiffany Michelle Easley*
Kimberly Dawn Eastwood
Daniel Merrill Eckstein*
Kelly E. Edwards
Paula Engelland
Sateesh Kumar Erukulla*
Ashley Esquibel
Megan Nicole Faries
Patrick A Foyet
Shane William Fuller
Amanda K. Gerken*
Michael Alan Giffin
Susanne Renee Gillard
Mallory J. Ginn
Anugya Gupta*
Suzanne N. Hancock
Ellen B. Hanke
Jena K. Hartman
Jenna L. Hast*
Blaze A. Heckert
Katie M. Henning
Jasmine Desarae Hernandez
Alaina Jo Hildman
Nathan T. Hinrichs*
Yixuan Huang
Preston L. Ingram*
Melissa J. Jaegers
Stuart D. Jeck
Jessica Leigh Johnston*
Suzanne Lynn Kedrovsky
Erin N. Kelly
Anna Elizabeth Kinkade
Tiffany Lynn Koehn
Erin Mary Kyser*
Alexander B. Lee
Kelley F. Macek
Kiah Christine Mattson
Andre Charles Maupin*
Joy Dawn McGhee
Lori J. McGhee
Karie Rae McIntosh
Byron Keith McKay
Kara A. Mello
Lillian Dupasquier Michaels
Victoria Leah Michalski
Ron R. Miller*
Vincent Alan Miller
Sabrina Lynn Minor*
Zachary Mitchell
Michele L. Moore
Micah Jo Moorehouse
Mica E. Morris*
Michael Morton
Linda L. Muffoletto*
Sarah E. Neldeberg
Robert S. Norman
Megan Elizabeth O’Boyle
Samuel L. Oram, Jr.*
Jeanne J. Ott
Preston M. Page
Tina Michelle Peak
Megan M. Perry
Richard S. Peters
David A. Pfortmiller
Carlie Elizabeth Pichler
Arice Rashad Pittman
Ann Marie Pomatto*
Nicholas Anthony Popejoy
Tiffany Renee Pruett
Tina L. Ragan*
Darcy E. Rasmussen
Karla J. Reed
Suzanne M. Goode Reedy
Joshua David Regan
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Samantha Josephine Reinecke*
Lauren Patricia Renner*
Elizabeth A. Reynolds
Ronald N. Rice, Jr.*
Kyle M. Rutschman
Rachael Nicole Sachs
Asia Danielle Sansalone
Allison Breese Sauls
Katrine Mette Sharp
Storm J. Shaw
Elizabeth Rebecca Shirley
Alison Smith*
Kerry L. Smith
Trisha Spears
Chandra K. Spence
Bradley A. Stone
Kerry Brooke Stoneking
Richard Glenn Storey
Chelsea J. Strickland*
James D. Sullivan*
Sara L. Sutton
Michelle L Tajchman
Graecinda M. K. Tedder
Erin M. Tegtmeier*
Cassandra A. Temaat
Kalyn Elizabeth Thompson*
Ashley Nicole Tromsness
Jasmyn Rae Turner*
Katherine M. Van Nuland
Viswanatha Rao Vanguri*
Angela RaChel Vaughn
Mary Kaye Vaughters*
Daniel Lewis Wade
Jason Michael Walker*
Logan J. Walker*
Tamara Lynn Wallin
Rebecca Louise Wayland
James Alex Weatherbie
Christa Marie Weber
Berenice Weisel
Callie Weitzel
Craig A. White
Clayton J. Whitson
Jennifer L. Whyte
Valerie J. Windsor*
Stephanie Ann Withrow*
Liping Xia
Jacob P. Yankovich*
Tara M. Yarnell
Rebekah Makay Young*
Amanda Lynn Younger*
Taylor M. Zingg
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
The prestigious university-wide academic honor society for graduating students.
Graduates are designated by medallions with royal blue ribbon worn around the neck.
Christinea Elise Aiello
Dalal Khalid Almutairi
Nader Ali Almutairi
Lynn Andrea Barnard
Kelsey Marie Benskin
Jane L. Blackburn
Jennifer Ranae Bliss
Jayden L. Bowen
Adam Daniel Brown
Shannon Leigh Bruning
Ryan Anthony Callahan
Laci D. Cantrell
Rachelle M. Carter
Abbey J. Chaloupka
Sabrina Checca
Lavon Jo Clark
Navon Effie Cook
Audrey D’Amato
Mary Jo Dancer
Kasie Ann Elder
Ron R. Miller
Linda L. Muffoletto
Logan T. Napier
Maria Newmaster
Viet C. Nguyen
Robert S. Norman
Lindsey E. Oneal
Samuel L. Oram, Jr.
Ali K. Orscheln
Megan M. Perry
Carlie Elizabeth Pichler
Arice Rashad Pittman
Nicholas Anthony Popejoy
Samantha Josephine Reinecke
Gage Rogers
Rachel Nicole Sachs
Allison Breese Sauls
Ashley Esquibel
Michelle Forbes
Patrick A. Foyet
Jody Renee Francisco
Kathryn Amelia Giffin
Michael Alan Giffin
Kelsie Morgan Goins
Anugya Gupta
Olivia M. Hansen
Heather J. Hartong
Heidi Jill Hartong
Cale L. Heiniger
Shelby Jegen
Michaela Jane Joines
Megan Nicole Jones
Katherine L. Knoles
Sarah Larson
Sydney Blair Lemos
Kelley F. Macek
Brandee Cathleen Main
Victoria Leah Michalski
Ryan Schulteis
Katrine Mette Sharp
Caitlin M. Shepard
Chandra K. Spence
Vickie Diane Stein
Kerry Brooke Stoneking
Margaret K. Stuckey
Lauren C. Tan
Graecinda M.K. Tedder
Kalyn Elizabeth Thompson
Ashley Nicole Tromsness
Cynthia Marie Tucker
Daniel Lewis Wade
Christa Marie Weber
Berenice Weisel
Stephanie Ann Withrow
Tara M. Yarnell
Jessica A. Ziesenis
Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society
Alpha Kappa Delta is an International Honor Society founded in 1920 to recognize academic excellence
in sociology and promote scholarly pursuits undertaken for the benefit of society.
Graduates are designated with teal cording worn around the neck.
Leah R. Fletcher
Kathryn Amelia Giffin
Garrett Michael Leiker Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society
The aims of Alpha Mu Gamma are to (1) recognize achievement in foreign language study, (2) nurture an interest
in the study of foreign languages, literatures and civilizations, (3) stimulate a desire for linguistic attainment,
and (4) foster sympathetic understanding of other peoples through the medium of languages.
Graduates are designated by gold cording with half-blue, half-gold tassels worn around the neck.
Kristin Luttrell
Amanda Michelle Reno
Hannah M. Skidmore
Alan Thurman
Veronica Ashley Bruehert
Marcus George Clem
Eleanor Kay Davenport
Lynzee M. Flores
Heather J. Hartong
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Alpha Phi Sigma
Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate and graduate students of criminal justice. The goals
of Alpha Phi Sigma are to honor and promote academic excellence, community service, educational leadership and unity.
Graduates are designed by gold and blue honor stole, honor cord and medallion with gold and blue ribbon.
Aubrey Lee Beck
Markaela Breon Moore
Trekia Nolen
Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society
An honorary organization for Financial Information students and professionals with the primary objective being
to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business information field.
Graduates wear black and red double cording.
Samantha Dawn Bradshaw
Alexis M. Fulghum
Heather J. Hartong
Matthew J. Keys
Elizabeth Kathryn Marks
Logan T. Napier
Ryan J. Nusbaum
Keaton Cordell Page
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
An international honor society that encourages and honors outstanding academic achievement in the study of business.
Graduates wear blue and gold cording.
Cody T. Bott
Tyler R. Brannan
Rachelle M. Carter
Jacob R. Currence
Audrey D’Amato
Kasie Ann Elder
Michelle Forbes
Heather J. Hartong
Curtis Hewlett
Megan Nicole Jones
Sydney Blair Lemos
Elizabeth Kathryn Marks
Christopher J. Mott
Dalton Murdock
Logan T. Napier
Viet C. Nguyen
Ali K. Orscheln
Sara R. Peak
Raymond T. Phipps
Alyssa Raetzel
Ryan Schulteis
Clara Ellen Stiles
Alan Thurman
Danielle Nicole Walsh
Jacob P. Yankovich
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society
Chi Sigma Iota is the Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International. Members of the Society
have distinguished themselves through scholarship and professional excellence which is exemplary.
Graduates wear blue and white cording.
Vincent Paul Kyser
Crimson Club
Crimson Club students are selected by the Office of the President to participate in a unique service and leadership
development experience focused on interaction with the various stakeholders of Pittsburg State University.
Jayden L. Bowen
Abbey J. Chaloupka
Emely Flores
Lynzee M. Flores
Sydney Blair Lemos
Jorge Lopez
Viet C. Nguyen
Talara Sage Renfroe
D’Juan Anthony Thomas
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Jared Solomon Friedman Twarog
Jordan T. Wiedemann
Gamma Epsilon Tau Honor Society
A national co-ed collegiate printing fraternity which allows students of printing and publishing to meet and interact
in both a professional and social atmosphere. Requirements for invitation and membership is a 3.25 GPA and
to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Graduates are designated by black and red cording worn around the neck.
Cody L. Bryant
Abbey J. Chaloupka
Audrey Lauren Dighans
Brenna A. Dwyer
Brittney Grace Feuerborn
Kebrina Lynn Frates
Cheyenne Summer Garrison
Emma Jeanette Huskey
Hope E. Joyner
Gina Renè Lee
Lucy T. Lotspeich
Casey D. McCafferty
Amanda Michelle Reno
Gage Rogers
Caitlin M. Shepard
Nicholas Simpson
Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau
International Honor Society of Nursing
The Honor Society supports the learning, knowledge, and professional development of nurses committed
to making a difference in health worldwide. Graduates are designated by lavender cording worn around the neck.
Marlie Anna Barnes
Nicole Lea Black
McKenzie Botts
Rene Elizabeth Breth
Cassie Lynn Caswell
Sacha Lavina DeGraffenreid-
Yates
Jennifer M. Dey
Tracy L. Fry
Morgan Leigh Gilmore
Payton Dean Goebel
JaAnna Denise Guillory
Allison Hayes
Elizabeth A. Keene
Kayla E. Kenne
Haley Joann Kepley
Jaide Taylor Lamar
Sarah Larson
Austin James Marrone
Echo Leigh Mills
Summer Monroe-Abts
Joseph Scott Morris
Kathleen M. Russell
Emily Ann Seib
Michaela Nicole Solo
Elias Rannon Spurling
Kanon Marie Steen
Vickie Diane Stein
Beverly Jo Virtue
Lauren J. Wainscott
Jordan T. Wiedemann
Taira A. Williams
Blake R. Woellhof
Elizabeth Suzanne Younker
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
International honor society in education for undergraduate and graduate students.
Graduates are designated by violet and jade cording worn around the neck.
Emily N. Orel
Olivia Peak Roudebush
Heather K. Schmidt
Hannah M. Skidmore
Taylor M. Blann
Lindsey M. Chase
Jazmine M. Colvard
Liesl D. Herron
Kristen Alexandra Moore
Kappa Mu Epsilon Honor Society
Kappa Mu Epsilon is a national mathematics honor society founded in 1931 to promote the interest
of mathematics among undergraduate students. Graduates wear pink and silver cording.
Nassir A. Alkhan
Colton Joseph Beitzinger
Jayden L. Bowen
Zachary William Bowen
Garrett G. Eckols
Samuel A. Hardy
Logan Johnson
Ashley N. Keller
Graciela Salvidar Lopez
Caitlin Elizabeth Ogden
Rachael Nicole Sachs
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Hannah M. Skidmore
Chandra K. Spence
Peter James Villa
Ashley M. Willis
Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society
Lambda Pi Eta is a Communication Honor Society sponsored by the National Communication Association
with the primary goal of recognizing, fostering and rewarding outstanding scholastic achievement
in communication studies. Graduates wear red and white cording.
Lynzee M. Flores
Kelley F. Macek
Talara Sage Renfroe
Samantha Nicole Swanwick
Mackenzi R. Tims
The National Society of Leadership and Success/
Sigma Alpha Pi Honor Society
The mission of this honor society is Building Leaders Who Make a Better World; therefore, the Society
is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals, is founded upon the core beliefs that one
can achieve one’s dreams with the proper support and dedicated action, and that we accomplish more together
than we would achieve alone. Graduates are designated with black and platinum cording worn around neck.
Tayita Abudu
Kristin L. Allen
Hailey F. Becker
Emily Bell
Bert Sylvester Bland III
Cody T. Bott
Tyler R. Brannan
Amelia L. Brightwell
Dawnelle E. Burris-Shelley
Mackenzie R. Cantwell
Katie Elyce Carpenter
Abby Kay Carson
Abbey J. Chaloupka
Lindsey M. Chase
Lavon Jo Clark
Mason W. Coffman
Jessica Corkill
Haley E. Creitz
Jacob R. Currence
Tamara Marie Cutler
Evan Michelle Davis
Amber Reneè Davish
Alexander L. Dodsworth
Anna L. Drenick
Kasie Ann Elder
Ariel A. Everett
Jenna Lee Ferraro
Leah R. Fletcher
Michelle Forbes
Nathen J. Fry
Jennifer Ann Greene
Michael A. Griffin
Olivia M. Hansen
Hayley Jane Hansford
Dylan J. Haralson
Karly Anne Hartley
Heather J. Hartong
Allison Hayes
Taylor Hendrick
Liesl D. Herron
Kelsie Rene Hess
James D. Hinnen
Morgan Rachelle Ann
Hudson
Dylan B. Ireland
Cheyenne Johnson
Kuresa N. Johnson
Lindsay D. Johnson
Logan Johnson
Natalee Nichole Johnston
Megan Nicole Jones
Kayla R. Kabrey
Alexander J. Keiswetter
Haley Joann Kepley
Katherine L. Knoles
Tyler Koester
Donald Jay LaForte
Lisa Lynn Lour
Brandee Cathleen Main
Ashley C. Martin
Clara Marie Maus
Casey D. McCafferty
Sarah Nicole McClure
David D. McTeer
Athena Meder
Tara L. Mitchell
Kiralyn Nicole Mosier
Logan T. Napier
Irene Anna Nelson
Kirstin Leigh Nelson
Maria Newmaster
Lindsey E. Oneal
Emily N. Orel
Ginger Renee Pond
Jessica Nicole Purevich
Luke Brenton Ravenscraft
Zachary Raya
Jonelle Delight Reinert
Blaine A. Reinking
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Kelsey M. Reffett
Bailey L. Riggin
Courtney S. Rusch
Joshua L. Selbe
Lyndsey E. Sherrow
Hannah M. Skidmore
Haley Elizabeth Smith
McKenzie S. Spresser
Kanon Marie Steen
Casey F. Steinmiller
Benjamin W. Stephan
Karen A. Stoehr
Margaret K. Stuckey
Sally A. Studyvin
Blake A. Swaggerty
Morgan Ciera Tourtillott
John A. Villamaria
Amber Nicole Wadkins
Rachel Lynn Walls
Jordan T. Wiedemann
Kaylee M. Wiggins
Mackenzie R. Williams
Taira A. Williams
Jerica R. Wilson
Nicholas A. Wuerdeman
Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society
An honor society established in 1963 for men and women with outstanding achievement in economics.
Members of ODE are invested with a blue and gold cord upon initiation.
Aubrey Lee Beck
Christine M. Bone
Jacob R. Currence
Nicholas A. Cusick
Anthony Michael Groves
Heather J. Hartong
Tara L. Mitchell
Ryan J. Nusbaum
Colby L. Sherrell
Madeline Grace Stevenson
John A. Villamaria
Omicron Delta Kappa
A national honor society for leadership, scholarship and service.
Graduates are designated by tricolor white, light blue and black cording worn around the neck.
Tayita Abudu
Cody T. Bott
Jayden L. Bowen
Alheli Aranda Britez
Austin Caskey
Abbey J. Chaloupka
Jennifer M. Dey
Trista Anne Dugan
Tyler Dale Elmore
Michelle Forbes
Kelsie Morgan Goins
Heather J. Hartong
Cheyenne Johnson
Haley Joann Kepley
Sydney Blair Lemos
Kiralyn Nicole Mosier
Minjoo Mun
Logan T. Napier
Maria Newmaster
Ginger Renee Pond
Nick Anthony Popejoy
Chase Rein
Talara Sage Renfroe
Ryan Schulteis
Yuki Shinto
McKenzie S. Spresser
Myles K. Taylor
Mackenzie R. Tims
Robert Lance Woods
Kalee Drue Woody
Tyler Worthington
Phi Alpha Honor Society
The purpose of Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and
promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and
invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work.
Graduates are designated by medallions with blue and yellow ribbon worn around neck.
Lavon Jo Clark
Tamara Marie Cutler
Kayla R. Kabrey
Jacob L. Logsdon
Kelsey Leah Pettit
Stefanie D. Senf
Stephanie L. Smith
Shelby Washburn
Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society
History honorary for upper division undergraduate and graduate students.
Graduates are designated by scarlet and gray cording worn around the neck.
Kelly Elizabeth Hentzen
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Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society
Family & Consumer Sciences Honor Society.
Gradates are designated by purple, yellow and white cords and a cream colored stole.
Allison Leanne Chism
Taylor Daniel
Liesl D. Herron
Kayla M. Ingalls
Ashley C. Martin
Samantha J. Miller
Jonelle Delight Reinert
Haley Elizabeth Smith
Morgan R. Stevener
Shelby R. Stuck
Lauren C. Tan
Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society
Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, is the only honor society for college students
of political science and government in the United States. Pi Sigma Alpha is a member of the Association
of College Honor Societies (ACHS) and is designated as a “Specialized, Upper-Division” society by ACHS. Dylan B. Ireland
Presidential Emerging Leaders Program
A four-year leadership program of select students, started at Pittsburg State University in 1998, developing the
next generation of leaders through leadership experiences, service, and community involvement.
Trista Anne Dugan
Logan T. Napier
Tyler Dale Elmore
Ginger Renee Pond
Michelle Forbes
Sydney Blair Lemos
Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society
Sigma Iota Rho is the Honor Society for International Studies. Its goal is to promote and reward scholarship and
service among students and practitioners of international studies, international affairs, and global studies and
to foster integrity and creative performance in the conduct of world affairs. Graduates wear gold cording.
Megan Eagle
Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society
The fundamental purpose of Sigma Lambda Chi is to provide recognition to outstanding students in
construction curricula. The society offers students the opportunity to be recognized locally and internationally
for their academic accomplishments as a construction major. Graduates are designated by
green and gold intertwined cording worn around the neck.
Lauren N. Bohannon
Samantha N. Kinkelaar
Blaine A. Reinking
Blake A. Swaggerty
Samuel G. Wolf
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Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society
The society’s central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature.
Graduates are designated by black and red cording with tassels.
Laura S. Allgood
Jordyn L. Bollinger
Nicole M. Casey
Jazmine M. Colvard
Halle Jane Connors
Anna L. Drenick
Paige E. Drummond
Olivia M. Hansen
Royce Parker
Audrey Lynne Rhuems
Carmen Seeley
Student Government
These students have dedicated one or more years of service to the Student Government
for the students of Pittsburg State University. Graduates wear crimson, gold and black cording.
Mackenzie R. Cantwell
Abby Kay Carson
Marcus George Clem
Evan T. Deuvall
Brittney Grace Feuerborn
Lynzee M. Flores
Timothy James Graber
Sydney Blair Lemos
Dylan A. McCollar
Viet C. Nguyen
D’Juan Anthony Thomas
Deana J. Thompson
Rhaysa Johannys Velazquez
Trista Paige Vogel
Mackenzie R. Williams
Hannah M. Wooten
Tau Sigma Honor Society
A national honor society for transfer students.
Graduates are designated by maroon and gold cording worn around the neck.
Laci D. Cantrell
Kelsie Morgan Goins
Kayla R. Kabrey
Haley Joann Kepley
Katherine L. Knoles
Michael MacGyver Norris
Lindsey E. Oneal
Janelle K. Pew
Joshua L. Selbe
Shayla KayAnn Stephens
Clara Ellen Stiles
Lauren J. Wainscott
Taira A. Williams
Robert Lance Woods
University Student Ambassadors
Ambassadors are a select group of individuals who volunteer their time to assist in sharing the outstanding educational
opportunities available at Pittsburg State University with prospective students and their families.
Cody T. Bott
Trista Anne Dugan
Lynzee M. Flores
Heather J. Hartong
Emely M. Flores Hendrick
Samantha N. Kinkelaar
Sydney Blair Lemos
Talara Sage Renfroe
Jade K. Simons
Elliott McKain Stewart
Clara Ellen Stiles
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Veterans and Service Members Recognition
Pittsburg State University recognizes the following men and women who have served their country in the
United States Military. Graduates will wear tricolor red, white, and blue cording around the neck.
Emily Bingham
Alaric C. Bogle
Justin R. Bole
David Jensen Bush
Scott Carson
Grant Adam Dalrymple
Aryonne Da’Shae Davis
Mitchell W. Farmer
Michael Scott Feiveson
Denise Delpha Nadine Garrett
Jordan P. Garrett
Finley T. Hall
Mathew J. Jackson
Jared Aubrey Keagle
James A. Kidd
Thomas Dale Kilmurray
Kelley F. Macek
Echo Leigh Mills
Chad A. Moore
Nicholas R. Nicholson
Lorenzo Purnell
Marcus Ray Rhodes
Richard Byron Robinson
Whitney Giselle Rogers
Craig Edward Ruhl
Brandon T. Shouse
Tyler D. Stein
Nicholas Michael Weidner
Nathan Welch
US Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
May 6, 2016, 10 a.m.
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Pittsburg State University Veterans Memorial Amphitheater
To Be Commissioned Second Lieutenants
Kevin J. Mindez
Shauna Minkevitch
Trekia Nolen
Lorenzo Purnell*
Tanner Allen Quigley
Alaric C. Bogle
Austin Caskey
Jacob S. Decker
Jacob M. Fatkin
Garrett Michael Leiker
*To be commissioned summer 2016
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Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing
Nurse Pinning Ceremony
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2 p.m.
•
Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, 1711 S. Homer St., Pittsburg
Master of Ceremonies..................................................................................... Ms. Haley Joann Kepley, President, BSN Class
School of Nursing Welcome............................................................ Dr. Cheryl Giefer, Associate Director, School of Nursing
Administrative Greetings........................................... Dr. Mary Carol Pomatto, Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Award of MSN Nursing Pins........................................................ Dr. Cheryl Giefer, University Professor, School of Nursing
Award of RN to BSN Nursing Pins.........................................................Dr. Janis Schiefelbein, Professor, School of Nursing
Award of BSN Nursing Pins................................................Dr. Barbara McClaskey, University Professor, School of Nursing
Award of Alumni Membership Cards.......................................... Dr. Jennifer Harris, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
BSN Student Farewell................................................................................Ms. Kayla E. Kenne, BSN Student Representative
MSN Student Farewell................................................................................... Ms. Tracy L. Fry, MSN Student Representative
Closing Remarks.................................................................................. Ms. Jaide Taylor Lamar, BSN Student Representative
2016 Graduating Class
Graduating BSN Students
Graduating RN-BSN Students
Marlie Anna Barnes
Emily Bell
Lindsay Marie Bergschneider
Nicole Lea Black
Jennifer Ranae Bliss
McKenzie Botts
Amelia L. Brightwell
Abby Kay Carson
Cassie Lynn Caswell
Haley E. Creitz
Lacey Jay Dalton
Jennifer M. Dey
Theresa C. Dohmen
Megan E. Downing
Jenna Lee Ferraro
Amanda Kristine Franklin
Morgan Leigh Gilmore
Payton Dean Goebel
Tara Goosey
Karly Anne Hartley
Allison Hayes
Krista Nicole Hinman
Carey Lynn Jackson
Natalee Nichole Johnston
Kyra L. Jones
Conner Suzanne Karigan
Kelsey L. Keller
Erin Kathleen Kelly
Kayla E. Kenne
Haley Joann Kepley
Laura Jo Kitch
Macy Lynn Knoblauch
Patricia Norma Maria Kramer
Jaide Taylor Lamar
Sarah Larson
Leanna L. Bond
Mallory Kate Brewer
Kari Ann Cavin
Megan Ann Craddock
Jessica J. Crager
Hannah Elassi
Ashley Goins
Melissa K. Hall
Brittany Renee Horn
Jordan D. Howard
Kelli Reneé Jones
Elizabeth A. Keene
Jodelle L. Kirk
Amelia Kramer
Marina Morgan Londo
Clara Marie Maus
Sarah Nicole McClure
Dylan A. McCollar
Joseph Scott Morris
Minjoo Mun
Nhu Ngan Thi Nguyen
Nicholas R. Nicholson
Tiara O’Brien-Ford
Kelcey Lea O’Daniel
Katie May Roseberry
Kathleen M. Russell
Holly L. Schnichels
Emily Ann Seib
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Sites
Michelle Renea Smith
Michaela Nicole Solo
Kanon Marie Steen
Steyr Austin Stubenrauch
Morgan Ciera Tourtillott
Sarah Elizabeth Tucker
Beverly Jo Virtue
Amber Nicole Wadkins
Lauren J. Wainscott
Rachel Lynn Walls
Jordan T. Wiedemann
Samantha Wilga
Taira A. Williams
Blake R. Woellhof
Hannah M. Wooten
Nicholas A. Wuerdeman
Kindahl Jean Young
Erin Nicole Zilliox
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Megan Breanne
McDermed
Amanda Aimee Nickel
Christina D. Novak
Kyrie Rae Panter
Alicia D. Potter-Burk
Sheila Powell
Cori Ann Spencer
Melissa Marie Starrett
Vickie Diane Stein
Maridora Ponferrada
Weaver
Gayle Lynn Vender
Woody
Graduating MSN Students
Krystal Marie Beecher
Amy Michelle Buckner
Kimberly S. Byler
Sacha Lavina
DeGraffenreid-Yates
Jody Renee Francisco
Tracy L. Fry
JaAnna Denise Guillory
Julie Elizabeth Love
Echo Leigh Mills
Summer Monroe-Abts
Candice Lynn Morris
Cara Michelle Russell
Daniel Williams
Monique N. Zaragosa
Irene Ransom Bradley
School of Nursing Motto:
“PSU Nursing ...
caring to make a healthy difference”
Outstanding Senior Awards
Nominated by faculty and administrators. Selected by a student committee.
Outstanding Seniors for 2016
Lynzee M. Flores
Communication and Spanish
Viet C. Nguyen
Economics, Finance and
Management
Honorable Mention
Cody T. Bott, Accounting
Jayden L. Bowen, Biology
Abbey J. Chaloupka, Graphic Communications
Marcus George Clem, Communication and Spanish
Trista Anne Dugan, Biology
Tyler Dale Elmore, Biology
Kathryn Amelia Giffin, Sociology
Timothy James Graber, Communication
Heather J. Hartong, Accounting and Spanish
Sydney Blair Lemos, Finance
Kiralyn Nicole Mosier, Biology
Sarah Danielle Nistler, Mathematics
Ryan Schulteis, Management
Caitlin M. Shepard, Graphic Communications
Jordan T. Wiedemann, Nursing
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Candidates for Degrees
Specialist in Education
JENNIFER LYNN KATZER, Baldwin City; B.A., Pittsburg State
University; English (Literature)
SUZANNE LYNN KEDROVSKY, Overland Park; B.S.B., University of
Kansas; Teaching (Secondary)
MEGAN MARIE KELLS, Arma; B.S., Pittsburg State University;
Teaching (Secondary)
ERIN N. KELLY, Lawrence; B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan College;
CAROLE LYNN KING, Joplin, Missouri; B.A., Oral Roberts University;
Communication
ANNA ELIZABETH KINKADE, Shawnee; B.A., Benedictine College;
SIH-YUAN LI, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC; B.A., National Taipei College of
Business; Communication
KELLEY F. MACEK, Overland Park; B.S., Excelsior College; B.S.,
Pittsburg State University; Communication
LILLIAN DUPASQUIER MICHAELS, Olathe; B.A., Northern Illinois
University; Juris Doctor, Illinois Institute of Technology; Teaching
(Special Education)
VICTORIA LEAH MICHALSKI, Owings Mills, Maryland; B.A.,
University of Maryland University College; History
ZACHARY MITCHELL, Coffeyville; B.S., Pittsburg State University;
Communication
MICHELE L. MOORE, Ozawkie; B.A., Central Bible College; Teaching
(Special Education)
MICHAEL MORTON, Pittsburg; B.A., Pittsburg State University; M.A.,
Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Secondary)
MEGAN M. PERRY, Ottawa; B.S., Baker University; Teaching (Special
Education)
CARLIE ELIZABETH PICHLER, Paola; B.G.S., University of Kansas;
Teaching (Special Education)
DARCY E. RASMUSSEN, Merriam; B.F.A., Kansas City Art Institute;
ASIA DANIELLE SANSALONE, Carthage, Missouri; B.S., Pittsburg
State University; Communication
KATRINE METTE SHARP, Gardner; B.S., Park University; Teaching
(Special Education)
STORM J. SHAW, Olathe; B.A., University of Kansas; Teaching
(Secondary)
ELIZABETH REBECCA SHIRLEY, Topeka; B.A., Kansas State
University; M.A., University of Kansas; Teaching (Special
Education)
ALISON SMITH*, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; B.S., Pittsburg State
University; Communication
KERRY L. SMITH, Spring Hill; B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University;
KERRY BROOKE STONEKING, Colony; B.S., Pittsburg State
University; Teaching (Secondary)
RICHARD GLENN STOREY, Frontenac; B.A., Pittsburg State
University; English (Literature)
DANIEL J. THARP, Houghton Lake, Michigan; B.A., Pittsburg State
University; English (Creative Writing)
KATHERINE M. VAN NULAND, Lenexa; B.A., Mount Mary College;
BERENICE WEISEL, Lawrence; B.G.S., University of Kansas; Teaching
(Special Education)
CLAYTON J. WHITSON, Derby; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
Communication
TIFFANY N. WILLOUGHBY, Carthage, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri State
University; English (Professional/Technical Writing)
TARA M. YARNELL, Erie; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; English
(Literature)
ROSS MARVIN DAVIS*, Baxter Springs; B.S., Kansas State University;
M.S., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Studies in Leadership
(General School Administration)
NATHAN T. HINRICHS*, Sedan; B.S.E., Missouri State University;
M.S., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Studies in Leadership
(General School Administration)
SARAH E. NELDEBERG, Webb City, Missouri; B.A., Missouri Southern
State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Counseling
(School)
ROBERT S. NORMAN, Pittsburg; B.S.T., Pittsburg State University;
M.S., Pittsburg State University; Workforce Development and
Education
CHRISTINE D. PEREZ, Pittsburg; B.A., Pittsburg State University; M.S.,
Pittsburg State University; Counseling (School)
JASON MICHAEL WALKER*, Baxter Springs; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Studies in
Leadership (General School Administration)
Master of Arts
CAITLIN MARY ALMOND, Parsons; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
Communication
LYNN ANDREA BARNARD, Carl Junction, Missouri; B.S.B.A.,
Missouri Southern State University; Teaching (Special Education)
MELISSA J. BARNETT, Coffeyville; B.A., Kansas State University;
English (Composition and Rhetoric)
MOLLY CARROLL CALLAWAY, South Haven; B.A., Wichita State
University; Teaching (Special Education)
VICENTE EDWARD CLEMONS, Joplin, Missouri; B.A., Missouri
Southern State University; History
ROBERT NEIL COOPER, Cassville, Missouri; B.A., Missouri Southern
State University; History
DUSTIN THOMAS CRAFT, Butler, Missouri; B.A., Missouri Southern
State University; B.S.E., Missouri Southern State University;
History
ULA ELIZABETH CRAINSHAW, Lenexa; B.A., William Jewell College;
MARY CURRY*, Atchison; B.S., Fort Hays State University; Teaching
(Secondary)
ZACHARY T. DENT, Girard; B.A., Pittsburg State University; Teaching
(Secondary)
JOEL R. EBERHART, Altamont; B.G.S., University of Kansas; Teaching
(Special Education)
HANK HOOPER EDWARDS, Olathe; B.A., Park University; Teaching
(Special Education)
MEGAN NICOLE FARIES, Overland Park; B.A., University of Dallas;
SHANE WILLIAM FULLER, South Coffeyville, Oklahoma; B.A.,
Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Special Education)
JENA K. HARTMAN, Beloit; B.A., University of Kansas; Teaching
(Special Education)
HEIDI JILL HARTONG, Leawood; B.A., Pittsburg State University;
English (Literature)
ELIZABETH J. HIERSCHE, Knob Noster, Missouri; B.S.T., Pittsburg
State University; Teaching (Secondary)
ALAINA JO HILDMAN, Atchison; B.S., Missouri Western State
University; Teaching (Special Education)
MELISSA J. JAEGERS, Olathe; B.A., Columbia College; Teaching
(Special Education)
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Master of Business Administration
ABDULLAH O. BAJARSH*, Almukalla, Yemen; B.S., Applied Science
Private University; Engineering Technology (Construction
Technical)
GIRISH KUMAR REDDY BANNUR*, Kurnool, India; B.T., Jawaharlal
Nehru Technological University; Engineering Technology
(Electronics Technical)
NAVEEN BHASKARUNI, Vijayawada, India; B.T., SRM University;
Engineering Technology (Electronics Technical)
ERIK A. BOVELL, Caracas, Venezuela; Degree of Systems Engineering,
Universidad Nacional DE Asunci; Engineering Technology
(Electronics Technical)
TERRY L. CALLOWAY, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University;
Engineering Technology
VENKATESH CHIKYAL*, Hyderabad, India; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru
Technological University; Engineering Technology
PATRICK A FOYET, Yaounde, Cameroon; B.T., Cape Peninsula
University; Engineering Technology (Mechanical Technical)
ROBERT H. FRANCIS III*, Virginia Beach, Virginia; B.S. in Electrical
Engineering Technology, University of Toledo; Engineering
Technology (Electronics Technical)
NIROSH KUMAR KALASIKAM, Pittsburg; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru
Technological University; Engineering Technology (Mechanical
Technical)
POORNA CHAND KATRAGADDA*, Pittsburg; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru
Technological University; Engineering Technology (Electronics
Technical)
FERAS FUAD KINTAB, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; B.S.E.T., Pittsburg State
University; Engineering Technology (Mechanical Technical)
RICHARD S. PETERS, Prescott Valley, Arizona; B.S., Western New
Mexico University; Engineering Technology (Electronics Technical)
GARRETT DEAN SASS, Pittsburg; B.S.E.T., Pittsburg State University;
DAVID E. TEMPLETON, Coffeyville; B.S.T., Pittsburg State University;
M.S., Pittsburg State University; Engineering Technology
BHARANI VADDE, Pittsburg; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological
University; Engineering Technology (Electronics Technical)
VISWANATHA RAO VANGURI*, Pittsburg; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru
Technological University; Engineering Technology (Electronics
Technical)
DANIEL LEWIS WADE, Murphy, North Carolina; B.S., Western
Carolina University; Engineering Technology (Manufacturing
Technical)
TEJASWI YENIGALLA, Hyderabad, India; B.T., Gandhi Institute of
Technology and Management; Engineering Technology (Electronics
Technical)
ATINUKE JESSICA ALABI, Abuja, Nigeria; B.S., Madonna University;
Business Administration (Accounting)
ALEXA R. ASHBY*, Rose Hill; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University;
Business Administration (General Administration)
LEO ASSELIN*, Cesson, France; Master Degree, University of Paris At
Dauphine; Business Administration (International Business)
LUCAS A. BELLAMY*, Overland Park; B.B.A., Pittsburg State
University; Business Administration (General Administration)
AMITABH BHATNAGAR, Arlington, Virginia; B.S., University of
Delhi; Business Administration (General Administration)
CATHERINE MARIA BURGMAN, Wichita; B.B.A., Pittsburg State
CHIADIKAOBI N. EMEKA-INEGBU, Pittsburg; B.S., Abia State
ANUGYA GUPTA*, Delhi, India; B.A., University of Delhi; Business
Administration (General Administration)
ALICIA M. GURNEE, Columbus; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University;
ANDREW E. GUTSCHENRITTER, Neodesha; B.A., Ottawa University;
Business Administration (Accounting)
CYRIL F. KONE, Abidjan, Cote D’ivoire; B.S., St. Gregory’s University;
JING LIU, Changsha, China; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Business
PRESTON M. PAGE, Erie; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Business
SARA R. PEAK, Pittsburg; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Business
ELESHA MARIE PLEDGER, Overton, Texas; B.S.B.A., Missouri
Southern State University; Business Administration (General
Administration)
NICK D. SAPORITO, Columbus; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University;
HELENA S. SCOTT, Carthage, Missouri; B.A., Missouri Southern State
University; Business Administration (Accounting)
VICKI MARIE SMITH, Glens Falls, New York; B.B.A., Pittsburg State
MARISA BRIN STOTLER, Mesa, Arizona; B.B.A., Pittsburg State
JIAMEI SUN*, Yichun, China; Bachelor’s Degree, Northeast Forestry
BRADFORD A. THOMPSON, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.B.A., University of
Tulsa; Business Administration (General Administration)
JASMYN RAE TURNER*, Lawrence; B.S., Baker University; Business
DANIELLE NICOLE WALSH*, Girard; B.B.A., Pittsburg State
VALERIE J. WINDSOR*, Fredonia; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University;
JACOB P. YANKOVICH*, Lenexa; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University;
Master of Music
YIXUAN HUANG, Pittsburg; B.A., South China University of
Technology; Music (Performance-Strings)
JIAYIN KONG, Qiqihaer City, Heilongjiang Province, China; B.A.,
Shenyang Conservatory of Music; Music (Vocal Performance)
JUNLE LI, Beijing, China; B.A., Central Conservancy of Music; Music
(Performance-Piano)
PENGCHENG SU, Taizhou, China; B.A., Shenyang Conservatory of
Music; Music (Vocal Performance)
NAN SUN, Pittsburg; B.A., Shenyang Conservatory of Music; Music
(Performance-Piano)
JENNIFER L. WHYTE, Webb City, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri Western
State University; Music (Instrumental Conducting - Wind)
LIPING XIA, Weihai, China; B.A., Shandong University; Music
(Performance-Piano)
Master of Engineering Technology
SAIKRISHNA AKINAPELLI*, Hyderabad, India; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru
Technological University; Engineering Technology (Manufacturing
Technical)
ERIC J ALDSTADT, Northville, Michigan; B.S., Baker University;
M.B.A., Lawrence Technological University; Engineering
Technology (Mechanical Technical)
AMRO ABDULQADER BAHASAN, Pittsburg; B.S.E.T., Pittsburg State
University; Engineering Technology (Electronics Technical)
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Master of Science
ADAM DANIEL BROWN, Beloit; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
Educational Leadership
RIANA BROWNLEE, Shawnee; B.E., Washburn University; Educational
Leadership
SHANNON LEIGH BRUNING*, Phillipsburg; B.S.N., Tabor College;
Education (School Health)
SCOTT CARSON, Parsons; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
SABRINA CHECCA, Stoneham, Massachusetts; B.S. in Radiologic
Sciences, MCPHS University; Health, Human Performance and
Recreation (General)
CHIH JEN CHENG, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; B.B.A., Tatung University;
Human Resource Development (Management and Consulting)
KATHLEEN JANE CIGICH, Overland Park; B.S.E., Emporia State
University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership
HEIDI J. CLANTON, Neosho, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri Southern State
University; Counseling (School)
JOSEPH RYAN CLASEN*, Mulvane; B.S.V., Pittsburg State University;
Career and Technical Education (Technical Teacher Education)
KAREN D. COCHRAN*, Goddard; B.S., Emporia State University;
NAVON EFFIE COOK, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.B.A., Missouri Southern
State University; Human Resource Development (Management and
Consulting)
MARY JO DANCER, Independence; Bachelor of Social Science, Southern
Methodist University; Educational Leadership
TYLER L. DAVIS, Maryville, Missouri; B.S., University of Central
Missouri; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (General)
DARREL D. DERRYBERRY, Carthage, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
University; Educational Leadership
KRISTIN K. DILLARD, Olathe; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University;
NATHAN DINGMAN, Liberal, Missouri; B.S.E., Northwest Missouri
State University; Educational Technology (Technology Integration
Specialist)
JENNIFER K. DOYLE*, Nevada, Missouri; B.S., Pittsburg State
University; Counseling (Clinical Mental Health)
KARLY DRAKE, Webb City, Missouri; B.A., Western Governors
TIFFANY MICHELLE EASLEY*, Lindsborg; B.S., Baker University;
Educational Technology (Library Media Licensure)
KIMBERLY DAWN EASTWOOD, Fort Scott; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
DANIEL MERRILL ECKSTEIN*, Frontenac; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Mathematics
KELLY E. EDWARDS, Stilwell; B.S., Baker University; M.A.E., Baker
PAULA ENGELLAND, Olathe; B.S.N., Kansas Wesleyan University;
SATEESH KUMAR ERUKULLA*, Hyderabad, India; B.T., Jawaharlal
Nehru Technological University; Technology
ASHLEY ESQUIBEL, Topeka; B.A., Washburn University; Human
Resource Development (Management and Consulting)
MARISSA FERNANDEZ, Pittsburg; B.A., Pittsburg State University;
Health, Human Performance and Recreation (Human Performance
and Wellness)
PAVAN KUMAR GANJI*, Chirala, India; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru
Technological University; Technology
AMANDA K. GERKEN*, Paola; B.S.E., Emporia State University;
Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)
MICHAEL ALAN GIFFIN, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University;
Chemistry
SUSANNE RENEE GILLARD, Girard; B.A., Mid America Nazarene
MANISH ADEPU*, Hyderabad, India; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru
OLUBUNMI O. ADETAYO, Lagos, Nigeria; Diploma in Printing
Technology, Yaba College of Technology; Technology (Graphics
Management)
CHRISTINEA ELISE AIELLO*, Leawood; B.G.S., Pittsburg State
University; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (Human
Performance and Wellness)
MUIDH M. ALBALAWI, Pittsburg; B.S., King Saud University;
Chemistry
KRISTEN R. ALBERT, Leawood; B.S.N., MidAmerica Nazarene
University; Education (School Health)
ABDULLAH AHMED A. ALGHAMDI, Albaha, Saudi Arabia; B.S.,
Al-Baha University; Physics
NAWRAH FAHAD ALGHAMDI, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia; B.S.E.,
Al-Baha University; Chemistry
ABDULLAH EID ALHARBI, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; B.S., King
Abdulaziz University; Technology
SAEED SAEEDIN ALHARBI, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia; B.A., Qassim
University; Human Resource Development (Program Development
& Delivery)
SARA A. ALKHALAF, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; B.S.E., Princess Nourah
Bint Abdulrahm University; Chemistry
SAMER H. ALMOWALLAD, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; B.T., Northeastern
State University; Technology (Personnel Development)
RIYADH ALNASSER*, Pittsburg; B.S., King Faisal University;
Chemistry
HIND H. ALQURASHI, Pittsburg; Bachelor’s Degree, Umm Al-Qura
University; Physics
ASHOK AMIREDDY, Pittsburg; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological
University; Technology
S ANANDAVALLI*, New Delhi, India; B.A., University of Delhi;
Counseling (Clinical Mental Health)
LINDY JANE ANDERSON, Lenexa; B.S.E., University of Kansas;
SHIVA KRISHNA ARJULA*, Warangal, India; B.T., Kakatiya
SUSIE MAE ARVIDSON, Fort Scott; B.S., Kansas State University;
STEPHANIE M. BAIN, Roswell, New Mexico; B.S.E., Eastern New
Mexico University; M.A., University of Phoenix; Educational
Leadership
SUSAN L. BASS*, Gardner; B.A., University of Northern Iowa; Special
Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)
KELSEY MARIE BENSKIN*, Shawnee; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)
JANE L. BLACKBURN*, Pittsburg; B.S., Newman University; Special
JOY H. BOAN, Overland Park; B.S.N., University of Tulsa; Education
(School Health)
SRAVAN KUMAR BOGINENI*, Hyderabad, India; B.T., Jawaharlal
Nehru Technological University; Technology (Technology
Management)
SUBHASH CHANDRA KANTH BOLUGODDU, Waranagal, India; B.T.,
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University; Technology
TODD MICHAEL BRENNON, Arma; B.S., Pittsburg State University;
Health, Human Performance and Recreation (Sport and Leisure
Service Management)
LAUREN K. BRENTLINGER, Kansas City, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg
State University; Teaching (English for Speakers of Other
Languages)
ALHELI ARANDA BRITEZ, Asuncion, Paraguay; B.M., Pittsburg State
University; Technology (Personnel Development)
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ERIN MARY KYSER*, Erie; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Special
VINCENT PAUL KYSER, Joplin, Missouri; B.A., Missouri Southern
State University; Counseling (School)
ALEXANDER B. LEE, Kent, Washington; B.S., Central Washington
University; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (Sport and
Leisure Service Management)
ALESSANDRA LORENA ROCHA LIMA*, Asuncion, Paraguay;
B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; B.S.T., Pittsburg State
University; Technology (Innovation in Technology)
GRACIELA SALVIDAR LOPEZ, Pittsburg; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
ELAINE N. LOWDER*, Allen; B.S., Pittsburg State University;
Psychology (General)
KIAH CHRISTINE MATTSON, Prairie Village; B.A., University of
Kansas; Educational Leadership
ANDRE CHARLES MAUPIN*, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; B.S.,
Emporia State University; Health, Human Performance and
Recreation (Sport and Leisure Service Management)
JOSHUA PAUL MCELHANEY, Grove, Oklahoma; B.G.S., Pittsburg
State University; Educational Leadership
JOY DAWN MCGHEE, Fort Scott; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
LORI J. MCGHEE, Olathe; B.S.N., University of Kansas; Education
(School Health)
KARIE RAE MCINTOSH, Wichita; B.S.E., Oklahoma Baptist
University; Educational Technology (Library Media Licensure)
BYRON KEITH MCKAY, Liberal, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
KARA A. MELLO, Carl Junction, Missouri; B.S., University of
Missouri-Columbia; Career and Technical Education (Family and
Consumer Sciences)
LUKE WILLIAM MILLER*, Odin; B.G.S., Pittsburg State University;
Service Management)
RON R. MILLER*, Galena; B.S., West Chester University of
Pennsylvania; Human Resource Development (Management and
Consulting)
VINCENT ALAN MILLER, Overland Park; B.A., University of
Minnesota; Teaching (Secondary)
SABRINA LYNN MINOR*, Fulton; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
Reading (Classroom Reading Teacher)
MICAH JO MOOREHOUSE, Granby, Missouri; B.E.D., Missouri State
MICA E. MORRIS*, Lenexa; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Reading
(Classroom Reading Teacher)
LINDA L. MUFFOLETTO*, Joplin, Missouri; B.S., Pittsburg State
University; Counseling (Clinical Mental Health)
LAKSHMAN KISHORE MUPPURI, Pittsburg; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru
RICHARD DUSTIN MURRAY, Bronaugh, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg
State University; Teaching (Elementary)
RICHARD G. NERIA, El Dorado; B.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S.,
Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership
ROBERT A. NOLAN, Fort Scott; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
Counseling (School)
MEGAN ELIZABETH O’BOYLE, Shawnee; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
University; Career and Technical Education (Family and Consumer
Sciences)
KACHISICHO O. OGBODO, Pittsburg; B.S., Enugu State University of
Technology; Technology
SAMUEL L. ORAM, JR.*, Greeley; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
Educational Technology (Technology Integration Specialist)
JEANNE J. OTT, Golden City, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri Southern State
KRISTEN M. GILLESPIE*, Pleasanton; B.A., Ottawa University;
MALLORY J. GINN, Oxford; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
Teaching (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
TABATHA KATHLEEN GOODWIN*, Fort Scott; Bachelor of Science
in Journalism, University of Kansas; B.A., University of Kansas;
M.A., Pittsburg State University; Reading (Classroom Reading
Teacher)
SAIVISHAL GUMMADI, Hyderabad, India; B.S., Kakatiya University;
M.B.A., University of Wales Glyndwr University; Technology
PAMELA O. HAGHER, Abuja, Nigeria; Bachelor of Laws, University
of Abuja; Human Resource Development (Management and
Consulting)
SUZANNE N. HANCOCK, Milo, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri Southern
State University; Educational Leadership
MARCI J. HANDLEY*, Shawnee; B.A., University of Missouri-KC;
ELLEN B. HANKE, Olathe; B.S., Missouri State University; Education
(School Health)
SAMUEL A. HARDY, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
University; Mathematics
JENNA L. HAST*, Olathe; B.S.E., Emporia State University; Special
BLAZE A. HECKERT, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University;
Polymer Chemistry
JACOB A. HEIL, Kansas City; B.A., Tabor College; Biology
JESSE MASIA HENDERSON, Cassville, Missouri; B.S., College of the
Ozarks; Psychology (General)
KATIE M. HENNING, Wichita; Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology,
Kansas State University; Career and Technical Education (Family
and Consumer Sciences)
JASMINE DESARAE HERNANDEZ, Kansas City, Missouri; B.S.,
University of Central Missouri; Health, Human Performance and
Recreation (Human Performance and Wellness)
ASYA G. HERRON, Chanute; B.A., William Penn College; Health,
Human Performance and Recreation (Sport and Leisure Service
Management)
CODY J. HOLLAND*, Neosho, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
JENNIFER L. HUGHES*, Blue Mound; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Special Education
Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)
PRESTON L. INGRAM*, Springfield, Missouri; B.B.A., Evangel
University; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (General)
RAMU JADA*, Hyderabad, India; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological
ABHILASH JASUPULETI*, Hyderabad, India; B.E., Osmania
STUART D. JECK, Pittsburg; B.S., Rockhurst University; Health,
Human Performance and Recreation (Human Performance and
Wellness)
JESSICA LEIGH JOHNSTON*, Carl Junction, Missouri; B.S., Missouri
Southern State University; Psychology (General)
DIVYA JULOORI*, Pittsburg; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological
JYOTHI KALLU, Pittsburg; Bachelor of Pharmacy, Osmania University;
Polymer Chemistry
ANN MARIE KEETON, South Coffeyville, Oklahoma; B.S., Pittsburg
Consulting)
CATHERINE C. KIDD*, Pittsburg; B.S., University of North Texas;
TIFFANY LYNN KOEHN, Basehor; B.S.E., University of Kansas;
VENKATA RATHNA B KOMARNENI, Tenali, India; B.T., Vignan
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VISHWARAJ GOUD SRIRAM, Pittsburg; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru
BRADLEY A. STONE, Webb City, Missouri; B.A., Missouri Southern
Consulting)
CHELSEA J. STRICKLAND*, Oswego; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
University; Educational Technology (Technology Integration
Specialist)
JAMES D. SULLIVAN*, Commerce, Oklahoma; B.S., Missouri Southern
State University; Health, Human Performance and Recreation
(General)
SHOUKATH SULTHANA, Pittsburg; Bachelor of Pharmacy, Jawaharlal
Nehru Technological University; Polymer Chemistry
SARA L. SUTTON, Shawnee; B.S., Kansas State University; B.S.E.,
Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership
MICHELLE L TAJCHMAN, Olathe; B.S.N., Emporia State University;
MYLES K. TAYLOR*, Girard; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Biology
GRAECINDA M. K. TEDDER, Olathe; B.S.N., Southwestern College;
ERIN M. TEGTMEIER*, Norton; B.S.E., University of Kansas; M.S.E.,
University of Kansas; Reading (Classroom Reading Teacher)
CASSANDRA A. TEMAAT, Viola; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
Career and Technical Education (Family and Consumer Sciences)
THERESA ANNE THOELE, Garnett; B.S., Kansas State University;
HENRY M. THOMAS, Shawnee; B.S., Pittsburg State University;
Chemistry
KALYN ELIZABETH THOMPSON*, Galena; B.S.E., Missouri Southern
State University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low
Incidence)
ASHLEY NICOLE TROMSNESS, Erie; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
GREGORY J. UNGER*, Liberal; B.S.V., Pittsburg State University;
Career and Technical Education (Technical Teacher Education)
ANVESH VANAPARTHI*, Hyderabad, India; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru
CLINTON A. VANCUREN*, Conway Springs; B.S., Pittsburg State
ANGELA RACHEL VAUGHN, Golden City, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri
Southern State University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/
Low Incidence)
MARY KAYE VAUGHTERS*, Augusta; B.S., Colorado State University;
MOHAN KRISHNAM RAJU VINUKONDA*, Khammam, India; B.T.,
LOGAN J. WALKER*, Webb City, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri Southern
Incidence)
TAMARA LYNN WALLIN, McFarland; B.S.E., Emporia State
University; M.S., Emporia State University; Educational Leadership
REBECCA LOUISE WAYLAND, Overland Park; B.S.E., Emporia State
JAMES ALEX WEATHERBIE, Paola; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
Service Management)
CHRISTA MARIE WEBER, Columbus; B.M.E., Pittsburg State
University; Teaching (Elementary)
CALLIE WEITZEL, Overland Park; B.A., University of Kansas; B.A.,
University of Missouri-KC; M.A., Baker University; Educational
Leadership
CRAIG A. WHITE, Franklin; B.G.S., Pittsburg State University; Health,
Human Performance and Recreation (General)
STEPHANIE ANN WITHROW*, Pittsburg; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
VAMSI KRISHNA PAIDIPALLI*, Pittsburg; B.T., Gandhi Institute of
Technology and Management; Technology
TEJA MANIKANTA VARMA PAKALAPATI*, Pittsburg; B.T.,
CHANDRA KANTH REDDY PALLA, Pittsburg; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru
TINA MICHELLE PEAK, Girard; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
M.S., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership
JALEXIS L. PETERSON, Kansas City, Missouri; B.S., Pittsburg State
DAVID A. PFORTMILLER, Olathe; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
CHELSEA ELIZABETH PHILLIPS, Joplin, Missouri; B.G.S., Missouri
Southern State University; Human Resource Development
(Management and Consulting)
VINAY VARDHAN PISINI, Hyderabad, India; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru
ARICE RASHAD PITTMAN, Tulsa, Oklahoma; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
ANN MARIE POMATTO*, Paola; B.A., Benedictine College; Special
NICHOLAS ANTHONY POPEJOY, Arma; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
TIFFANY RENEE PRUETT, Raytown, Missouri; B.A., University of
Missouri-KC; Teaching (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
KARLA J. REED, Gardner; B.S., Iowa State University; M.E.,
MidAmerica Nazarene University; Educational Leadership
MEGAN JOLENE REED, Olathe; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
SUZANNE M. GOODE REEDY, Louisburg; B.S., Avila University;
JOSHUA DAVID REGAN, Fort Scott; B.E.D., University of Kansas;
SAMANTHA JOSEPHINE REINECKE*, Chanute; B.S.E., Pittsburg
Incidence)
LAUREN PATRICIA RENNER*, Garden Plain; B.A., Pittsburg State
University; Psychology (General)
ELIZABETH A. REYNOLDS, Overland Park; B.A., Benedictine College;
RONALD N. RICE, JR.*, Erie; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Special
MILES ALEXANDER RILEY, Olathe; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
CRAIG EDWARD RUHL, Manhattan; B.S.B.A., Kansas State University;
KYLE M. RUTSCHMAN, Whitewater; B.S.T., Pittsburg State University;
Educational Technology (Technology Integration Specialist)
RACHAEL NICOLE SACHS, Wichita; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
Mathematics
SAHITHI SANAKA*, Pittsburg; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological
ALLISON BREESE SAULS, Topeka; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;
BRIANNA LINN SHAMBLIN*, Miami, Oklahoma; B.A., Northeastern
State University; Counseling (Clinical Mental Health)
THOMAS RAYMOND SHARBUTT*, Baxter Springs; B.S.E., Pittsburg
Incidence)
JOHN SISEMORE, Farmington, Arkansas; B.S.E., University of
Arkansas; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (General)
TRISHA SPEARS, Wamego; B.A., Southwestern College; Educational
Technology (Library Media Licensure)
CHANDRA K. SPENCE, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
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ANNA M. WOLTJE*, Kansas City; B.A., University of Missouri-KC;
ANDREW D. WOODS*, Des Moines, Iowa; B.S., Iowa State University;
Counseling (Clinical Mental Health)
DIVYA SREE YADAGANI, Pittsburg; B.E., Andhra University;
Technology
RAVI TEJA YARLAGADDA, Pittsburg; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru
REBEKAH MAKAY YOUNG*, Lenexa; B.A., University of MissouriKC; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)
AMANDA LYNN YOUNGER*, Fontana; B.S.E., Pittsburg State
TAYLOR M. ZINGG, Lenexa; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Health,
Human Performance and Recreation (General)
CHRISTOPHER DAVID MORGANTINI, Santa Ynez, California;
Technology
ZACHARY PAINTER, Webb City, Missouri; Technology
RENATO F. PINTO, Burlington; Technology
DAVID A RAINEY*, Omaha, Nebraska; Technology
CHASE REIN, Bazine; Technology
NICHOLAS SIMPSON, Lenexa; Technology
JARED EDWARD STEWART, Dahinda, Illinois; Technology
SYDNEY LUKE STOKES*, Pittsburg; Technology
LUKE GEORGE WALKER, Wichita; Technology
Bachelor of Arts
CHRISTINE ABSHIER, Webb City, Missouri; Psychology
MICHAEL BRADLEY ANGEL, Cassville, Missouri; Psychology
AISSA NAFISSATOU MIREILLE BARRO, Pittsburg; International
Studies
JORDYN L. BOLLINGER, Raymore, Missouri; English
ZACHARY DALTON BOTKIN, Rich Hill, Missouri; Biology
ZHONG WEI CHEW, Setapak, Malaysia; Psychology
BRENT ALLEN CLEAVER, Iola; History
KAREN ESTEFANI CRUZ CUEVAS, Independence, Missouri;
Psychology
ELEANOR KAY DAVENPORT, Olathe; Psychology
ARYONNE Da’SHAE DAVIS, Grandview, Missouri; English
NATHANIEL JAMES DePRATT, Columbus; Psychology
COURTNEY C. DIETZ*, Weir; English
MEGAN EAGLE, Lawrence; Spanish
LYNZEE M. FLORES, Lamar, Missouri; Spanish and Communication
NINA MARIE FREEMAN*, Wichita; Psychology
JACOB D. GEITHER, Overland Park; English
STADRIANNE D. GRIFFIN, Kansas City; English
FINLEY T. HALL*, Leavenworth; Political Science
OLIVIA M. HANSEN, Overland Park; English
BRADEN HAYES, Norman, Oklahoma; English
KELLY ELIZABETH HENTZEN, Kansas City, Missouri; History
KAYLEIGH HOUDE, Overland Park; Psychology
DYLAN B. IRELAND, Girard; Political Science
LAUREN E. JENKINS, Monett, Missouri; Psychology
HEATHER CHRISTINE JENSEN, Lenexa; Psychology and Exercise
Science
JACOB W. KRAMER, Fort Scott; History
KELSEY M. LUECK, Wichita; Psychology
WENDY K. LYNCH, Parsons; Psychology
JEFFREY LEE McCLOUD, Pittsburg; History
MEGAN FAYE McCOY, Pittsburg; Music
CHAD G. McKEOUGH, Joplin, Missouri; History
ATHENA MEDER, Saint Robert, Missouri; Psychology
ANNA C. MENEFEE, Spring Hill; English
SARAH VIRGINIA NELSON, Caney; Psychology
KARA K. O’KEEFE, Stilwell; Psychology
ROYCE PARKER, Tulsa, Oklahoma; English
AMANDA MICHELLE RENO, Stilwell; Spanish
JOSEPH R. SAMANIEGO, Wichita; Psychology
CASYE RHEA SEIFERT, Riverton; Psychology
CASEY D. SHEELEY, Carl Junction, Missouri; Psychology
MICHELLE LeANN SOURS, Frontenac; History
DEANA J. THOMPSON, Pittsburg; Political Science
CYNTHIA MARIE TUCKER, Fort Scott; Spanish
RHAYSA JOHANNYS VELÁZQUEZ, Joplin, Missouri; Spanish
MICHELLE L. WALTON*, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Psychology
JESSICA A. ZIESENIS, Pittsburg; English
Master of Science in Nursing
KRYSTAL MARIE BEECHER*, Carl Junction, Missouri; B.S.N.,
Pittsburg State University; Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
AMY MICHELLE BUCKNER*, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.N., Pittsburg State
University; Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
KIMBERLY S. BYLER*, Fort Scott; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University;
Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
SACHA LAVINA DEGRAFFENREID-YATES*, Eagle River, Alaska;
B.S., Chamberlain College of Nursing; Nursing (Family Nurse
Practitioner)
JODY RENEE FRANCISCO, Noel, Missouri; B.S., Missouri Southern
State University; Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
TRACY L. FRY*, Bucyrus; B.S.N., University of Kansas; Nursing
(Family Nurse Practitioner)
JAANNA DENISE GUILLORY*, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.N., Pittsburg
RITA WENDOLYN LATIMER*, Olathe; B.S.N., Pittsburg State
University; Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
JULIE ELIZABETH LOVE*, Jasper, Missouri; B.A., Pittsburg State
University; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Nursing (Family
Nurse Practitioner)
ECHO LEIGH MILLS, Joplin, Missouri; B.S., Chamberlain College of
Nursing; Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
SUMMER MONROE-ABTS*, Carl Junction, Missouri; B.S.N., Pittsburg
CANDICE LYNN MORRIS*, Iola; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University;
CARA MICHELLE RUSSELL*, Pittsburg; B.S., Friends University;
B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Nursing (Family Nurse
Practitioner)
MONIQUE N. ZARAGOSA*, Chanute; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University;
Bachelor of Applied Science
ALVARO BEJARANO, Porterville, California; Technology
LEVI LOGAN BERGER, Waterville; Technology
STORMY GENE BURNETT, Tonganoxie; Technology
ADRIAN FERNANDO HILLMANN, Apex, North Carolina; Technology
COLTIN LEVI LAMB, Osawatomie; Technology
RYAN ANTHONY LANDES, Blue Mound; Technology
JAMES ROBERT LEIBOLD, Newhall, Iowa; Technology
JORGE LOPEZ, Springdale, Arkansas; Technology
AMIR REZA MORADI, Olathe; Technology
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Bachelor of Business Administration
MEGAN NICOLE JONES, Olathe; Finance and Marketing
PAIGE N. KARNES*, Baxter Springs; Accounting
ALEXANDER J. KEISWETTER, Wichita; Management
MATTHEW J. KEYS, Carl Junction, Missouri; Accounting
THOMAS DALE KILMURRAY, Gardner; Computer Information Systems
LOGAN D. KING, Pittsburg; Management
HANNAH J. KINKEL, Chanute; Accounting
MICHELLE LeaANN KLEIBER, Independence; Management
DALEN S. KRAUS, Ottawa; Accounting
SAMUEL T. KRENZER, Harrisonville, Missouri; Computer Information
Systems
SYDNEY BLAIR LEMOS, Coffeyville; Finance
MATTHEW RICHARD LOCKE, Louisburg; Finance and Fraud
Examination
KEITH P. LOLLAR, Frontenac; Management
DAVID B. LOPEZ*, Pittsburg; Management
BRITTANI K. LUTHI, Olathe; Marketing and Management
PATRICK JOSEPH LYNN, Kansas City, Missouri; Accounting
ELIZABETH KATHRYN MARKS, Lawrence; Accounting
DAVID D. McTEER, Lenexa; Management
ELIZABETH TYANNA MERCER, Columbus; Marketing and
Management
SHAUNA MINKEVITCH, Paola; Management
TARA L. MITCHELL, Cherokee; Management
BLAKE KIMBROUGH MORGAN, Olathe; Finance
LYNDA S. MORRELL*, Basehor; Management
CHRISTOPHER J. MOTT, El Dorado Springs, Missouri; Accounting
DALTON MURDOCK, Parsons; Computer Information Systems and
Accounting
THATCHER DALE MURDOCK, Parsons; Computer Information Systems
and Accounting
LOGAN T. NAPIER, Columbus; Accounting
VIET C. NGUYEN, Hanoi, Vietnam; Finance, Management, and
Economics
RYAN J. NUSBAUM, Pittsburg; Computer Information Systems
ALLISON O’BRIEN, Saint Paul; Accounting
ALI K. ORSCHELN*, Pittsburg; Marketing
AFFOUET EMMANUELLA SANDRINE ELODIE OUATTARA*,
Pittsburg; International Business
KEATON CORDELL PAGE, Erie; Accounting
CLARE M. PETRUCCI, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Finance
RAYMOND T. PHIPPS, Independence, Missouri; Accounting and Finance
ALYSSA RAETZEL, Louisburg; Computer Information Systems
NICHOLAS K. RAGAN, Cherryvale; Management
ZACHARY RAYA, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; Finance
ABBI G. REASOR, Thayer; Marketing
TAYLOR TRUMAN REINOEHL*, Bonner Springs; Accounting
JACOB P. RHODES, Cherryvale; Accounting
BAILEY L. RIGGIN, Parsons; Finance and Marketing
ALEXANDER T. ROUNDS, Lexington, Missouri; Marketing
JESSICA LEE RUSSIAN, Pittsburg; Management and Marketing
TYLER SANGWIN*, Bentonville, Arkansas; Marketing
RYAN SCHULTEIS, Lawrence; Management
COLBY L. SHERRELL*, Galena; Management
YUKI SHINTO*, Izumisano City Osadu, Japan; Finance
AUSTIN L. SHIPMAN, Baxter Springs; Management
JADE K. SIMONS, Beatrice, Nebraska; Marketing and Finance
CHEA M. SMITH, Joplin, Missouri; Computer Information Systems
CONNOR L. SMITH, Kansas City, Missouri; Management
TALOR R. SMITH*, Independence; Marketing
MASON SNOW*, Bentonville, Arkansas; International Business
JESSICA H. STEDMAN*, Kansas City; Management
KELSEY B. STEINER, Arkansas City; Finance
BENJAMIN W. STEPHAN, Lenexa; Management
MADELINE GRACE STEVENSON, Carl Junction, Missouri; Marketing
CLARA ELLEN STILES, La Cygne; Management
MAJED N. ALSORIA*, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Management
JACOB ANDREWS*, Carthage, Missouri; Marketing
KYLE T. ARMSTRONG, Nevada, Missouri; Computer Information
Systems
JESSICA S. AUSTIN, Pittsburg; Management
AUBREY LEE BECK, Eudora; Management
ZACHARY JOHN BESSETTE, Ulysses; Management and Exercise
Science
MICHAEL ANTHONY BETTEGA, Yates Center; Finance
EMILY BINGHAM*, Sioux City, Iowa; Accounting
BERT SYLVESTER BLAND III, Fairland, Oklahoma; Accounting
CHRISTINE M. BONE, Girard; Management
NICHOLAS OWEN BONHAM, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Marketing
CODY T. BOTT, Moundville, Missouri; Accounting
BRYCE DAVID BOUCHER, Olathe; Management
SAMANTHA DAWN BRADSHAW, Galena; Accounting
NICHOLAS QUINN BRANDECKER, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Finance
and Marketing
TYLER R. BRANNAN, Bronaugh, Missouri; Computer Information
Systems
LUKE C. BRIGGS, Coffeyville; Marketing
EVAN GERALD BURNS*, Kansas City; Marketing
KATIE ELYCE CARPENTER, Lenexa; Marketing
RACHELLE M. CARTER, Webb City, Missouri; Management
DANIELLE M. CAUDLE, Overland Park; Marketing
LOGAN F. CHERRY*, Girard; Management and Marketing
BRENT DOUGLAS CLARK, Iola; Management
DYLAN M. CLAY, Pittsburg; Economics
TREVOR M. COLE, Chanute; Management and Finance
JENNIFER L. CRANE, Merriam; International Business
JASON T. CROW, Lenexa; Finance
KOLTON D. CUBA, Olathe; Marketing and Management
JACOB R. CURRENCE, Olathe; Management
KAITLYN D. CURRENT, Anderson, Missouri; Accounting
NICHOLAS A. CUSICK, Joplin, Missouri; Accounting
AUDREY D’AMATO, Shawnee; Accounting
SHELBY MALYNNE DANIELS, Stockton, Missouri; Finance
GUIDO GIOVANNI DOMINGUEZ, Olathe; Management and Marketing
DYLAN KEITH DONLEY, Raymore, Missouri; Marketing
JORDAN T. DUNHAM, Derby; Management
KASIE ANN ELDER, Girard; Management
TAYLOR JENÉE ENSMINGER, Moran; Management
ASHLY RENEE ERICKSON, Pittsburg; Marketing and Management
ZACHARY JOHN FATE, Holton; Finance
JACOB M. FATKIN, Wichita; Accounting
JOHN SHIRLING FELTER*, Pittsburg; Computer Information Systems
MICHELLE FORBES, Neosho, Missouri; Finance
ALEXIS M. FULGHUM, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Accounting
DENISE DELPHA NADINE GARRETT, Pittsburg; Management
DALLAS WAYNE GOSSETT, Bronaugh, Missouri; Management
ANTHONY MICHAEL GROVES, Pittsburg; Marketing
ASHLEY L. HALL, Arkansas City; Management
KIMBERLY LYNN HARDIN, Pittsburg; Management
HEATHER J. HARTONG, Leawood; Accounting and Spanish
EVAN HEISER, Fort Scott; Finance
TAYLOR HENDRICK, Springfield, Missouri; Management
CURTIS HEWLETT, Independence; Accounting and Management
LUCAS IAN HILL, Hutchinson; Computer Information Systems
AUBREY LYNNE HILLS, Spring Hill; Accounting
JAMES D. HINNEN, El Dorado; Finance
JAROD T. HOTTEL, Frontenac; Computer Information Systems
MORGAN RACHELLE ANN HUDSON, Chanute; Management
JOCIE MAE JAMES, Overland Park; Marketing and Management
GAVIN M. JOHNSON, Overland Park; Marketing
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MARCUS JUSTIN NEIGHBORS, Overland Park
MATTHEW DADE NIELSON, Fort Scott
KASEY CHARLES PADDOCK, Clinton, Missouri
ASHLEY M. PEEK*, La Cygne
LEIGH B. POLCHLOPEK*, Pittsburg
ANTQUNITA CENTELL REED*, Blakely, Georgia
JESSICA LINDSEY RENN, Pittsburg
MARCUS RAY RHODES, Louisburg
DILLON LAWRENCE RICE, Harrisonville, Missouri
BRYANT ALEXANDER SANCHEZ, Olathe
CHRISTINA MARIE SPURGEON, Anderson, Missouri
MICAH THOMAS TANNER, Kansas City, Missouri
MATTHEW C. TAYLOR, Leawood
JEREL LYNN TOLER, Halstead
RHEID TRIDLE, Olathe
EMMANUELLE VICTOIRE VIDJANAGNI*, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
ALEXANDER P. WIEDEMANN*, Saint Louis, Missouri
BRICETON JA’MAR WILSON, SR., Wichita
JENANNE ALISHA WILSON*, Lenexa
LUCAS S. WILSON*, Paola
CONNOR SUBLETT, Lawrence; Management
ALAN THURMAN, Lansing; Computer Information Systems and Spanish
JORDAN TYLER TILLMAN, Lyndon; Accounting
CYNTHIA MARIE TUCKER, Fort Scott; Finance
DAVID S. VICKERS, Nevada, Missouri; Computer Information Systems
HEIDI M. VILLA, Pittsburg; Accounting
JOHN A. VILLAMARIA*, Pittsburg; Management
KAYLEE M. WIGGINS, Lawrence; Marketing
JERICA R. WILSON, Chetopa; Accounting
BRANDON M. WINFREY, Flower Mound, Texas; Management and
Marketing
ZACHARY TY WINGO, Oronogo, Missouri; Computer Information
Systems
JOHN M. WIRTZ, Overland Park; Computer Information Systems
RYAN J. WITTRY, Greeley; Management and Finance
LOVINA LEONARD WOLGAMOTT, Wichita; Management
DYLAN D. WOODS*, Pleasanton; Management
BRIAN M. WRIGHT, Baldwin City; Accounting and Finance
CHEN YANG*, Jingzhou, China; International Business
ZIQI YANG, Wuhan, China; Finance
ANTHONY J. YATES, Shawnee; Accounting
BENJAMIN ALLEN ZUMWALT, Independence, Missouri; Computer
Information Systems
Bachelor of Integrated Studies
ERIC A. CORKILL, Roeland Park; Sustainability, Society, and Resource
Management
LUCAS TUCKEL, Bonner Springs; Sustainability, Society, and Resource
Management
Bachelor of Fine Arts
GRETCHEN MARIE BURNS, Cadmus; Art
DAVID JENSEN BUSH, Mound Valley; Art
JACQUELINE ANNE DENTON, Pittsburg; Art
CAROLINE GERNHART, Sioux City, Iowa; Art
ITHACA IVY MARLIER, Fort Scott; Art
JESSICA NICOLE PUREVICH*, Overland Park; Art
Bachelor of Music
KATHERINE L. KNOLES, Independence; Vocal Performance
Bachelor of General Studies
Bachelor of Music Education
NATHAN THOMAS ARNOLD*, Pittsburg
REBECCA SUZANNE BAKER, Pittsburg
CHRISTOPHER J. BELL, Wellsville
KATHREEN M. BENANDER, Pittsburg
MICHAEL S. BINGHAM, Parsons
LLOYD DOMINIC BROWN*, Pittsburg
JENNA BURKS, Overland Park
JORDAN D. CARTWRIGHT, Olathe
LAURA CHESNUT, Miami, Oklahoma
GEORGE HENRY CHRISMAN, Cleveland, Missouri
JACOB STEPHEN CLONINGER*, Pittsburg
RUSSELL DENNISON, Pittsburg
LAMINE DIENG, Thies, Senegal
MICAH J. DOUGHTY, Tulsa, Oklahoma
WHITNEY DEONDA FALKENSTIEN*, Altamont
MICHAEL SCOTT FEIVESON*, Pittsburg
SHELBY LEE GEORGE*, Leawood
JULIA HACKER, Bucyrus
BROOKE MaKENZIE HENDERSON, Scammon
WILLIAM JAMES IBENTHAL*, Leawood
HALEY ANN IVERSEN, Webb City, Missouri
JORDYN MARIE LESTER*, Spring Hill
ISAAC THEOPHELUS MASELERA*, Tulsa, Oklahoma
KATHERINE McMURRY, Columbia, Missouri
JULIE M. MENGHINI, Pittsburg
HERMAN JACOB MING, Kansas City
BRYAN J. MORDICA, Parsons
KAITLYN DeGRAFF, Paris, Texas; Instrumental
DANIEL WILSON McDILL, Independence; Instrumental
Bachelor of Science
TAYITA ABUDU, Coffeyville; Biology
VINCENT AKINSOKEJI AKINWANDE, Greenbelt, Maryland; Biology
JENNIFER L. AKRIGHT*, Olathe; Family & Consumer Sciences
KAITLIN ALBRIGHT, Albion, New York; Biology
VICKIE LYNNE MILLER ALDRIDGE*, Webb City, Missouri;
Recreation
KAYLENE R. AMATYA*, Wichita; Recreation
GRETCHEN ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG, Paola; Communication
KATELYN BACH*, Archie, Missouri; Family & Consumer Sciences
LORI LYNN BARNES, Gladstone, Missouri; Social Work
TYLIE MADISON BAUMGARDNER, Parsons; Communication
JAMES F. BEACH, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chemistry
MADISON A. BEARD, Olathe; Social Work
EMILY FRANCES BEVER, Bentonville, Arkansas; Family & Consumer
Sciences
MINDY LYNN BIGGERSTAFF, Caney; Family & Consumer Sciences
KATELYN ANN BITNER, Frontenac; Chemistry
D’ANDRIA V. BLOW, Grandview, Missouri; Family & Consumer
Sciences
JORDANN BLUEJACKET, Wyandotte, Oklahoma; Justice Studies
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JENNIFER ANN GREENE, Pittsburg; Biology
JESSICA M. GREGORY, Pleasanton; Justice Studies
EMILY J. GREY*, Shawnee; Exercise Science
MICHAEL A. GRIFFIN, Searcy, Arkansas; Justice Studies
BLAKE GUIER*, Freeman, Missouri; Justice Studies and History
BLAKE E. GUNTER*, Mulvane; Family & Consumer Sciences
SETH M. GUNTER*, Mulvane; Biology
HAYLEY JANE HANSFORD, Prairie Village; Biology
KALEB D. HARTGRAVE, Jasper, Missouri; Psychology
SAMANTHA ERIN HAYDEN, Rising Sun, Maryland; Psychology
CALE L. HEINIGER, Fairview; Chemistry and Biology
DAGNY A. HEINSOHN, Merriam; Family & Consumer Sciences
KELSIE RENE HESS, Fort Scott; Communication
BLAKE HICKS, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Exercise Science
TERESA HILTON, Baxter Springs; Psychology
JEFFERSON P. HOLMES, Chanute; Mathematics
AIREANNE BRENNA HORSCH, Baxter Springs; Recreation
LOGAN ANDREW HOUK, Girard; Mathematics
ANDREA LeeANN HUCKE, Cherryvale; Communication and Spanish
MARIAH CHRISTINE HULL, Riverton; Social Work
JACKILYN NICHOLE HUSE, Humboldt; Biology
MEAGAN L. HUTCHISON, Nevada, Missouri; Communication
ALEXIS C. JACKSON, Louisburg; Family & Consumer Sciences
KATRINA JAIMES, Overland Park; Justice Studies
CHEYENNE JOHNSON, Lamar, Missouri; Biology
KURESA N. JOHNSON, Goddard; Biology
MICHAELA JANE JOINES, Carthage, Missouri; Communication
RACHAEL N. JONES, Coffeyville; Biology
BRITTANY MARIE JORDAN, Galena; Biology
KAYLA R. KABREY, Chetopa; Social Work
ABIGAIL M. KAISER, Erie; Chemistry
HALEY M. KANAK, Oak Grove, Missouri; Family & Consumer Sciences
JAMES A. KIDD, Columbus; Exercise Science and Recreation
JAMES R. KIDD, Columbus; Exercise Science and Recreation
JASMINE K. KIMBER, Kansas City, Missouri; Justice Studies
HANNAH ELIZABETH KIPS, Shawnee; Family & Consumer Sciences
TYLER KOESTER, Gardner; Communication
DIANA E. LAFLIN, Atchison; Biology
DONALD JAY LaFORTE*, Pittsburg; Communication
LACY ANN LAM, Clinton, Missouri; Biology
KATHLEEN L. LANTZ, Topeka; Workforce Development
MARIAH CHRISTINE LAS KARES, Pittsburg; Recreation
GARRETT MICHAEL LEIKER, Lenexa; Justice Studies and Sociology
DANIEL G. LINAN, Olathe; Biology
WILLIAM B. LIVINGSTON II *, Pittsburg; Psychology
JACOB L. LOGSDON, Carthage, Missouri; Social Work
GLORIA SUSANA LOPEZ, Kansas City; Communication
LISA LYNN LOUR, Neodesha; Psychology
ABRAHAM JOHNATHAN LOVELL*, Cherokee; Family & Consumer
Sciences
GRIFFIN JAMES LUCKE*, Olathe; Workforce Development
WILLIAM DANIEL MAGEE III, Overland Park; Biology
BRANDEE CATHLEEN MAIN, Pittsburg; Biology
DAVID MICHAEL MARCHBANKS, Overland Park; Justice Studies
SARA A. MARQUETTE*, Wichita; Interior Design
TREVOR BLAINE ASHLEY MARSHALL*, Pleasanton; Psychology
ASHLEY C. MARTIN, Cherokee; Family & Consumer Sciences
BRANDON MASON, Butler, Missouri; Exercise Science
MICHELLE ELAINE McCLURE, Pittsburg; Family & Consumer
Sciences
CANDON D. McCUBBIN*, Harrisonville, Missouri; Psychology and
Justice Studies
CORTNEY MILLER, Howard; Exercise Science
HALEY RENEE MILLER*, Sublette; Recreation
RACHEL RENEE MILLER, Wichita; Biology
ALARIC C. BOGLE, Greeley; Justice Studies
KENDRA RENEE BOOK, Girard; Biology
ZACHARY DALTON BOTKIN, Rich Hill, Missouri; Chemistry and
Physics
JAYDEN L. BOWEN, Colony; Biology
ZACHARY WILLIAM BOWEN, Girard; Mathematics
JORDAN LEE BRADSHAW, Raymore, Missouri; Exercise Science
JEREMY W. BROOKSHER*, Parsons; Workforce Development
KYLIE J. BROWN*, Rockville, Missouri; Exercise Science
GRETCHEN MARIE BURNS, Cadmus; Biology
DAWNELLE E. BURRIS-SHELLEY, Pittsburg; Recreation
ASHLI TAYLOR BURTON*, Stockton, Missouri; Psychology
CARIE S. CAGLE, Dennis; Psychology
KASEY LATEUR CANSLER, North Chicago, Illinois; Psychology
MACKENZIE R. CANTWELL*, Kansas City; Recreation
DAKOTA A. CARLSON, Derby; Chemistry
SALLY JO CARPER, Winterset, Iowa; Workforce Development
CARTER A. CASIDY*, Olathe; Family & Consumer Sciences
AUSTIN CASKEY, Louisburg; Communication
TAYLOR D. CATION, Fort Scott; Chemistry
CLAIRE ELIZABETH CAUDILL, Plano, Texas; Communication
SHELBY ERINN CAYTON, Burlingame; Recreation
CATHERINE E. CHAPMAN, Waverly; Psychology
ADAM J. CHESHIER, Olathe; Communication
CHELSEA M. CLARK, Pittsburg; Exercise Science
KALEB M. CLARK, Riverton; Communication
LAVON JO CLARK, Pittsburg; Social Work
TREVOR JACOB CLARKE, Edgerton; Communication
MARCUS GEORGE CLEM, Stilwell; Communication and Spanish
MASON W. COFFMAN, Pleasanton; Exercise Science
AUDREY M. COLLINS, Vinita, Oklahoma; Psychology
MEREDITH L. COOK, Overland Park; Communication
JESSICA CORKILL, Olathe; Exercise Science
JONATHAN CRANE*, Leawood; Workforce Development
CHANCE C. CURRAN*, Baxter Springs; Biology
TAMARA MARIE CUTLER, Caney; Social Work
TAYLOR DANIEL, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Family & Consumer
Sciences
ALISON NICOLE DARPEL, Shawnee; Social Work
JORDAN ELIZABETH DAVIED, Farlington; Chemistry
AMBER RENEÈ DAVISH*, Hamilton, Ohio; Recreation
MICHAEL B. DELL, San Antonio, Texas; Exercise Science
KASSANDRA LYNNE DICK, Stafford; Biology
ALEXANDER L. DODSWORTH, Altamont; Biology
TRISTA ANNE DUGAN, Wichita; Biology
TYLER DALE ELMORE, Columbus; Biology
LUCAS J. EPLER, Columbus; Biology
ERIC ANTHONY ESPOSITO, Seneca, Missouri; Biology
ARIEL A. EVERETT, West Mineral; Psychology
SHAFIUL AKRAM FAISOL, Dhaka, Bangladesh; Workforce
Development
ADAM BODHI FARNOW, Shawnee; Social Work
EMMALY RAE FARR, Pittsburg; Workforce Development
NICOLE MARIE FARTHING*, Madison; Social Work
LEAH R. FLETCHER, Pittsburg; Sociology
EMELY M. FLORES HENDRICK, Independence; Communication
NATHEN J. FRY, Rose Hill; Chemistry
MENNA TAFESSE GAREDEW, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Psychology
JORDAN P. GARRETT, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Exercise Science
KATHRYN AMELIA GIFFIN, Mindenmines, Missouri; Sociology
KELSIE MORGAN GOINS, Altamont; Biology
STEVEN GOMEZ JR., Kansas City; Communication
TIMOTHY JAMES GRABER, Newton; Communication
RAMIE NICOLLE GRAYSON, Overland Park; Biology and Justice
Studies
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ELLIOTT McKAIN STEWART, Overland Park; Communication
KAREN A. STOEHR*, Coffeyville; Biology
MONTRAE K. STRICKLAND*, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Justice Studies
SHELBY R. STUCK, Webb City, Missouri; Family & Consumer Sciences
MARGARET K. STUCKEY, Pittsburg; Chemistry
FRANKLIN R. SUMMERS, Carl Junction, Missouri; Communication
SAVANNA JO SWAGER*, Carl Junction, Missouri; Recreation
SAMANTHA NICOLE SWANWICK, Oswego; Communication
JULIE L. TAGLIERI*, Joplin, Missouri; Psychology
LAUREN C. TAN, Mont Kiara, Malaysia; Family & Consumer Sciences
DAMONTÉ LAMAR TAYLOR*, Mount Clemens, Michigan;
Communication
TONI M. TAYLOR, Iola; Family & Consumer Sciences
JANIE TERRY, Pittsburg; Recreation
D’JUAN ANTHONY THOMAS, Overland Park; Geography
MACKENZI R. TIMS, Arma; Communication
MEKAYLA L. TIPTON, Pittsburg; Sociology
JUSTIN TYLER VANDER TUIG*, Baldwin City; Psychology
NATHAN VARGAS, Dewey, Oklahoma; Biology
TRISTA PAIGE VOGEL*, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Communication
MICHAELA WALKER, Olathe; Biology
ANNIE M. WALLACE, Mound City; Psychology
ALEXANDER J. WARSTLER, Riverton; Communication
SHELBY WASHBURN, Joplin, Missouri; Social Work
BREANA S. WASHINGTON, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Communication
JESSICA ANN WEHRLI, Rossville; Social Work
MOLLIE WESLEY, Miami, Oklahoma; Communication
THOMAS WESTERHAUS, Pratt; Biology
MACKENZIE R. WILLIAMS, Glenpool, Oklahoma; Communication
COREY K. L. WILLIS*, Carthage, Missouri; Biology
REBECCA KAY WILSON, Oswego; Justice Studies
ROBERT LANCE WOODS*, Miami, Oklahoma; Psychology
KALEE DRUE WOODY, Bronaugh, Missouri; Biology
TYLER WORTHINGTON, Pittsburg; Biology
JACOB BYRON WYLIE, Neosho, Missouri; Chemistry
JOSHUA S. YEOMANS, Kansas City, Missouri; Biology
WILLIAM B. YORK, Galena; Communication
SAMANTHA J. MILLER, Fort Scott; Family & Consumer Sciences
KEVIN J. MINDEZ, Osawatomie; Justice Studies
ANTHONY P. MITCHELL, Merriam; Biology
HALEY ALEXANDRA MONA*, Lenexa; Psychology
KATHRYN M. MONTAGUE, Pittsburg; Communication
JENNIFER N. MOORE, Overland Park; Workforce Development
MARKAELA BREON MOORE, Kansas City; Justice Studies
WHITNEY A. MORGAN, Cheney; Recreation
MICHAEL I. MORRIS*, Pittsburg; Exercise Science
KIRALYN NICOLE MOSIER, Parsons; Biology
ALEXANDRIA R. MOSS*, Lansing; Psychology
MADALYN A. MURDOCK, Columbus; Family & Consumer Sciences
LORA L. NANCE, Parsons; Exercise Science
IRENE ANNA NELSON*, Olathe; Interior Design
ANDREW D. NEWBERRY, Overland Park; Social Work
MARIA NEWMASTER, Olathe; Biology
ANGELA D. NIELSEN, Riverton; Social Work
TREKIA NOLEN, Wichita; Justice Studies
MICHAEL MacGYVER NORRIS, Owasso, Oklahoma; Biology
LINDSEY E. ONEAL, Fredonia; Biology
KLAIR DAWN PARSONS*, Pittsburg; Family & Consumer Sciences
LEANN MARIE PATTERSON, Goddard; Biology
MORGAN B. PEÑA, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Psychology
NOLAN W. PETERS, Scammon; Communication
MYCHAL R. PETERSON, Ottawa; Communication
KELSEY LEAH PETTIT*, El Dorado Springs, Missouri; Social Work
CHRISTINA M. PLATT*, Keota, Oklahoma; Psychology
GINGER RENEE POND, Valley Center; Biology
ASHTON LEIGH PRATT*, Anderson, Missouri; Exercise Science
LORENZO PURNELL*, Topeka; Recreation
TANNER ALLEN QUIGLEY, Gardner; Justice Studies
RYAN RAMLER, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Exercise Science
MITCHELL D. RAMSEY*, Grandview, Missouri; Exercise Science
KELSEY M. REFFETT*, Olathe; Psychology
JONELLE DELIGHT REINERT, Cassoday; Family & Consumer Sciences
TALARA SAGE RENFROE*, Welch, Oklahoma; Communication
KYRA RICE*, Wichita; Biology
SHANISE ALANA RICE*, Medicine Lodge; Exercise Science
JACOB TYLER RIEMANN, Eudora; Recreation
RICHARD BYRON ROBINSON, Nevada, Missouri; Communication
SETH D. ROECKER, Dewey, Oklahoma; Justice Studies
WHITNEY GISELLE ROGERS, Columbus; Exercise Science
COURTNEY S. RUSCH, Overland Park; Communication
RACHELLE DAWN RUSH, Jasper, Missouri; Family & Consumer
Sciences
RICHARD SAWREY*, Dwygyfylchi, Wales; Exercise Science
MADISON AMBER SAXTON*, Springfield, Missouri; Family &
Consumer Sciences
KRISTEN E. SCHATZMAN, Rogers, Arkansas; Social Work and Spanish
BRILEIGH ALYSSA SCOTHORN*, Burlington; Communication
SARAH DAWN SCOTT, Aurora, Colorado; Psychology
JOSHUA L. SELBE, Joplin, Missouri; Biology
STEFANIE D. SENF, Chanute; Social Work
TYLER J. SHELBY, Iola; Chemistry and Biology
LYNDSEY E. SHERROW*, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Justice Studies
CRISTIN DENISE SHRUM, Golden City, Missouri; Exercise Science
PIPER AILIENE SLOAN, Arma; Psychology
JOSHUA P. SMEED, Chanute; Exercise Science
JEREMY C. SMITH*, Olathe; Recreation
LOGAN M. SMITH, Overland Park; Exercise Science
STEPHANIE L. SMITH, Oronogo, Missouri; Social Work
PENNY LE ANN SMITH-CARRIER, Neosho, Missouri; Social Work
McKENZIE S. SPRESSER, Pittsburg; Biology
KENDAL N. STARK, Pittsburg; Communication
KRISTINA M. STATON, Clearwater; Social Work
LUKE A. STEPHAN*, Lenexa; Recreation
Bachelor of Science in Education
KRISTIN L. ALLEN, Fort Scott; Elementary Education K-6
SKYLER ALLEN, Saint Joseph, Missouri; Physical Education
LAURA S. ALLGOOD, Riverton; English
BRIANA E. AWAD, Overland Park; Elementary Education K-6
DANIELLE R. BAGSHAW, Chanute; Elementary Education K-6
HAILEY F. BECKER, Andover; Elementary Education K-6
TAYLOR M. BLANN, Paola; Elementary Education K-6
DAVID BROWN, Mound Valley; Physical Education
MAKAELA A. BROWN, Stilwell; Elementary Education K-6
SAMANTHA I. BROWN, Nevada, Missouri; Early Childhood Unified
LISA J. CARTER, Pittsburg; Elementary Education K-6
NICOLE M. CASEY, Columbus; English
LINDSEY M. CHASE, Olathe; Elementary Education K-6
ALLISON LEANNE CHISM, Independence; Family & Consumer
Sciences Education
ABRAHAM A. CILLIERS, Pratt; Technology and Engineering Education
EMILY M. CLOUSE, Riverton; Elementary Education K-6
ELIZABETH ANNE COBB, Liberty City, Texas; Elementary Education
K-6
JANELLE ELIZABETH COLLIER, Liberal, Missouri; Early Childhood
Unified
JAZMINE M. COLVARD, Cherryvale; English
HALLE JANE CONNORS, Independence; English
JACOB S. DECKER, Elizabethtown, Kentucky; Physical Education
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CHAD M. DICK, Pittsburg; Mathematics
JOSEPH DAVID DOCKERS, Saint Joseph Ost; Elementary Education K-6
KORI DODSON, Liberal, Missouri; Physical Education
ANNA L. DRENICK, Pittsburg; English
PAIGE E. DRUMMOND, Carl Junction, Missouri; English
SARA M. DWYER, Halstead; Elementary Education K-6
JENNIFER L. ECKHARDT, Galena; Elementary Education K-6
GARRETT G. ECKOLS, Hill City; Mathematics
ANNISA FERRARO, Baxter Springs; Elementary Education K-6
BRADLEY B. GADDY, Pittsburg; English
JAMES R. GOSS, Bonner Springs; English
ANDREA E. GREENE, Overland Park; Elementary Education K-6
COLBY R. HALL, Lamar, Missouri; History/Government
BRITTANY NICOLE HANSON, Girard; Elementary Education K-6
JACKSON HEATHERLY, Girard; Biology
LIESL D. HERRON, Carl Junction, Missouri; Family & Consumer
Sciences Education
KAYLA M. INGALLS, Eudora; Family & Consumer Sciences Education
SHELBY JEGEN, Overland Park; Elementary Education K-6
SCOTT M. JOHN, Thayer; Physical Education
LINDSAY D. JOHNSON, Pittsburg; Elementary Education K-6
MERCEDES M. JUDY*, Nevada, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6
ASHLEY N. KELLER, Derby; Mathematics
BRIANNA L. KENDRICK, Garden City, Missouri; Elementary Education
K-6
JOSEPH B. KENNARD, Overland Park; Physical Education
KAELA M. LIND, Parker, Colorado; Elementary Education K-6
KRISTIN LUTTRELL, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Elementary Education
K-6 and Spanish
KATIE LEIGH MEYERS, Arcola, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6
KRISTEN ALEXANDRA MOORE, Joplin, Missouri; Elementary
Education K-6
KIRSTIN LEIGH NELSON, Topeka; Elementary Education K-6
GRACE N. NIGHTINGALE, Leawood; Elementary Education K-6
SARAH DANIELLE NISTLER, Herington; Mathematics
CAITLIN ELIZABETH OGDEN, Joplin, Missouri; Mathematics
EMILY N. OREL, Kansas City; Elementary Education K-6
JANELLE K. PEW, Carl Junction, Missouri; Psychology
RANDI K. PIERCE, Girard; Family & Consumer Sciences Education
AUDREY LYNNE RHUEMS, Girard; English
BETHANY K. ROBINSON, Arma; Elementary Education K-6
OLIVIA PEAK ROUDEBUSH, Stilwell; Mathematics
ALYSSA L. RUCKER, Tonganoxie; Elementary Education K-6
ADAM MICHAEL SALLEE, Thayer; Physical Education
TAYLOR L. SCHERER, Wichita; Elementary Education K-6
HEATHER K. SCHMIDT, Overland Park; Elementary Education K-6
TAYLYN SCHWARTZ, Eureka; History/Government
CARMEN SEELEY, Asbury, Missouri; English
TAYLOR DANIELLE SEWARD, Pittsburg; Physical Education
JESSICA C. SEWING, Lawrence; Elementary Education K-6
HANNAH M. SKIDMORE, Overland Park; Mathematics and Spanish
HALEY ELIZABETH SMITH, Coffeyville; Family & Consumer Sciences
Education
MORGAN R. STEVENER, Rich Hill, Missouri; Family & Consumer
Sciences Education
RYAN A. THIES, De Soto; Technology and Engineering Education
GARY E. THURLO III, Galena; Elementary Education K-6
RHAYSA JOHANNYS VELÁZQUEZ, Joplin, Missouri; Elementary
Education K-6
KIP A. WHITELEY, Big Cabin, Oklahoma; Physical Education
ASHLEY M. WILLIS, Pittsburg; Mathematics and Spanish
HEATH L. WILSON*, Wagoner, Oklahoma; Physical Education
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Bachelor of Science in
KHALID MAHDI ALBARAKATI, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia; Construction
NASSIR A. ALKHAN, Dammam, Saudi Arabia; Construction
RAKAN ALKHAN*, Dammam, Saudi Arabia; Construction Engineering
Technology
SAAD SAYYAF ALQAHTANI, Riyahd, Saudi Arabia; Mechanical
YASSER SALEH ALSAEDI, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Construction
KHALED ZAFER ALSHEHRI*, Pittsburg; Mechanical Engineering
Technology
BARRAK FALEH ALSUBAIE, Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia; Mechanical
JOSEPH TANNER BECKHAM, Fort Scott; Mechanical Engineering
Technology
COLTON JOSEPH BEITZINGER, Pittsburg; Electronics Engineering
Technology
MICHAEL R. BENSON, Leawood; Mechanical Engineering Technology
LOGAN W. BOOTH, Moran; Plastics Engineering Technology
HAMED BUKHARI*, Mecca, Saudi Arabia; Construction Engineering
Technology
JAKE T. BULLARD, Afton, Oklahoma; Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
BRYCE WESELOH BURRIS, Iola; Mechanical Engineering Technology
ANDRES CHU WU, Asuncion, Paraguay; Electronics Engineering
Technology
DEVAN RAY LEWIS DENNEY*, Neodesha; Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
BRIANNA M. EATON, Liberal; Mechanical Engineering Technology
RICHARD DEAN ERICKSON, Edna; Electronics Engineering
Technology
MITCHELL W. FARMER, Kansas City, Missouri; Mechanical
W. JOHN HAMBLETON, Lawrence; Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
JACOB C. HANSEN, Pittsburg; Mechanical Engineering Technology
SETH T. HUMBLE, Columbus; Electronics Engineering Technology
ZACHARY L. HUNT, Kansas City; Mechanical Engineering Technology
MATHEW J. JACKSON, Chanute; Mechanical Engineering Technology
LOGAN JOHNSON, Pittsburg; Electronics Engineering Technology
JARED AUBREY KEAGLE, Iola; Mechanical Engineering Technology
SAMEER ISMAIL M KHAL NATHAR, Taif, Saudi Arabia; Construction
ELYSIA MAY KIM, Los Angeles, California; Mechanical Engineering
Technology
DAVID KOSZALKA, Independence; Mechanical Engineering Technology
MICHAEL J. LAINE, Bella Vista, Arkansas; Mechanical Engineering
Technology
MICHAEL SEAN LEACH, Kansas City, Missouri; Construction
KORBIN D. MARR, Olathe; Plastics Engineering Technology
SCOTT A. MARTIN II, Grain Valley, Missouri; Manufacturing
KEVIN MEIER, Joplin, Missouri; Mechanical Engineering Technology
SHELBY N. MITCHELL, Pittsburg; Electronics Engineering Technology
CHAD A. MOORE, Lamar, Missouri; Mechanical Engineering
Technology
SAMUEL C. MOORE, Springfield, Missouri; Plastics Engineering
Technology
LACEY JAY DALTON, Creighton, Missouri
JENNIFER M. DEY, Weir
THERESA C. DOHMEN, Joplin, Missouri
MEGAN E. DOWNING, Basehor
HANNAH ELASSI*, Pittsburg
JENNA LEE FERRARO, Columbus
AMANDA KRISTINE FRANKLIN, Shawnee
MORGAN LEIGH GILMORE, Pittsburg
PAYTON DEAN GOEBEL, Norwich
ASHLEY GOINS*, Independence
TARA GOOSEY, Pleasant Hill, Missouri
MELISSA K. HALL*, Burlington
KARLY ANNE HARTLEY, Wichita
ALLISON HAYES, Miami, Oklahoma
KRISTA NICOLE HINMAN, Wellsville
BRITTANY RENEE HORN*, Colony
JORDAN D. HOWARD*, Arma
CAREY LYNN JACKSON, Galena
NATALEE NICHOLE JOHNSTON, Frontenac
KELLI RENEÉ JONES*, Fort Scott
KYRA L. JONES, Kansas City, Missouri
CONNER SUZANNE KARIGAN, Paola
ELIZABETH A. KEENE*, Independence
KELSEY L. KELLER, Goddard
ERIN KATHLEEN KELLY, Olathe
KAYLA E. KENNE, Shawnee
HALEY JOANN KEPLEY, Chanute
JODELLE L. KIRK*, Joplin, Missouri
LAURA JO KITCH, Conway Springs
MACY LYNN KNOBLAUCH, Wichita
AMELIA KRAMER*, Caldwell
PATRICIA NORMA MARIA KRAMER, Fort Scott
JAIDE TAYLOR LAMAR, Carl Junction, Missouri
SARAH LARSON, Olathe
MARINA MORGAN LONDO, Joplin, Missouri
AUSTIN JAMES MARRONE, Asbury, Missouri
CLARA MARIE MAUS, Clonmel
SARAH NICOLE McCLURE, Oswego
DYLAN A. McCOLLAR, Wichita
MEGAN BREANNE McDERMED*, Fort Scott
JOSEPH SCOTT MORRIS, Chanute
MINJOO MUN, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea)
NHU NGAN THI NGUYEN, Wichita
NICHOLAS R. NICHOLSON, Pittsburg
AMANDA AIMEE NICKEL*, San Diego, California
CHRISTINA D. NOVAK*, Wheaton, Missouri
TIARA O’BRIEN-FORD, Parsons
KELCEY LEA O’DANIEL, Parkerfield
KYRIE RAE PANTER*, Miami, Oklahoma
ALICIA D. POTTER-BURK*, Pittsburg
SHEILA POWELL*, Columbus
KATIE MAY ROSEBERRY, Humboldt
KATHLEEN M. RUSSELL, Cherryvale
HOLLY L. SCHNICHELS, Fort Scott
EMILY ANN SEIB, Overland Park
KAITLYN ELIZABETH SITES, Wichita
MICHELLE RENEA SMITH, Andale
MICHAELA NICOLE SOLO, Osawatomie
CORI ANN SPENCER*, Olathe
ELIAS RANNON SPURLING, Frontenac
MELISSA MARIE STARRETT*, Cherryvale
KANON MARIE STEEN, Bentonville, Arkansas
VICKIE DIANE STEIN*, Parsons
STEYR AUSTIN STUBENRAUCH, Basehor
MORGAN CIERA TOURTILLOTT, Fort Scott
SARAH ELIZABETH TUCKER, Overland Park
DANNER NAFF, Humboldt; Electronics Engineering Technology
AHMAD N. NAGRO*, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Construction Engineering
Technology
ALEXANDRA PEREZ, Torrance, California; Mechanical Engineering
Technology
BRIAN MICHAEL POSTON, Carthage, Missouri; Manufacturing
AUSTIN W. RAMSEY, Lenexa; Mechanical Engineering Technology and
Electronics Engineering Technology
LUKE BRENTON RAVENSCRAFT, Parkville, Missouri; Mechanical
MICHAEL J. SCHNABEL, Shawnee; Plastics Engineering Technology
ZHONG YAN SHI, Tai Yuan, China; Electronics Engineering Technology
JACOB R. SNYDER, Webb City, Missouri; Mechanical Engineering
Technology
SHAYLA KayANN STEPHENS, Kincaid; Mechanical Engineering
Technology
JACOB M. SUTTERBY, Redfield; Plastics Engineering Technology
ALEXANDER TAKEDA TAYLOR, Mukilteo, Washington; Electronics
ZACHARY PARKER TRAVIS, Fort Scott; Plastics Engineering
Technology
THOMAS EDWARD VAN WILPE, Rogers, Arkansas; Mechanical
ZE VANG, Stella, Missouri; Mechanical Engineering Technology
PETER JAMES VILLA, Pittsburg; Plastics Engineering Technology
BRIAN WALKER, Coffeyville; Plastics Engineering Technology
JACOB WILLIAM WALL, Carl Junction, Missouri; Plastics Engineering
Technology
ANTHONY WEISS, Baldwin City; Mechanical Engineering Technology
CODY A. WILKINS*, Oronogo, Missouri; Construction Engineering
Technology
DYLAN L. WINES, Pittsburg; Mechanical Engineering Technology
BOSTON K. WRAY*, Lenexa; Plastics Engineering Technology
TOBIAS ZIMMERLING, Carthage, Missouri; Electronics Engineering
Technology
Medical Technology
LISA M. GRITZ, Eureka
KYLA RAE WOOLFOLK, Edna
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
MARLIE ANNA BARNES, Pittsburg
EMILY BELL, Tonganoxie
LINDSAY MARIE BERGSCHNEIDER, Wichita
NICOLE LEA BLACK, Rich Hill, Missouri
JENNIFER RANAE BLISS, Manhattan
LEANNA L. BOND*, Olathe
MCKENZIE BOTTS, Stilwell
RENE ELIZABETH BRETH, Valley Center
MALLORY KATE BREWER*, Parsons
AMELIA L. BRIGHTWELL, Kansas City
VERONICA ASHLEY BRUEHERT, Olathe
ABBY KAY CARSON, Kansas City
CASSIE LYNN CASWELL, Hutchinson
KARI ANN CAVIN*, Arcadia
MEGAN ANN CRADDOCK*, Girard
JESSICA J. CRAGER*, Saint Paul
HALEY E. CREITZ, Wichita
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JACOB HERRELL, Kansas City, Missouri; Construction Management
NICHOLAS K. HERRELSON, Mulberry; Automotive Technology
ETHAN E. HOLT*, Olathe; Automotive Technology
ANTHONY J. HONTZ, Shawnee; Construction Management
PATRICK D. HOPE, Nevada, Missouri; Automotive Technology
DAVID EARL HURT II*, Pittsburg; Construction Management
EMMA JEANETTE HUSKEY, Lincoln; Graphic Communications
KARA J. JACKSON, Rogers, Arkansas; Automotive Technology
TAYLOR N. JENKINS*, Olathe; Construction Management
FOREST D. JOSEPH*, Godfrey, Illinois; Graphic Communications
COLLIN JOY, Thrissur, India; Automotive Technology
HOPE E. JOYNER, Webb City, Missouri; Graphic Communications
KIERA A. KEEGAN*, Baileyville; Graphic Communications
ERICA KERSEY*, Webb City, Missouri; Graphic Communications
ELYSIA MAY KIM, Los Angeles, California; Graphic Communications
SAMANTHA N. KINKELAAR, Dodge City; Construction Management
JOSHUA MARK KNAACK, De Soto; Automotive Technology
CRISTEN E. KNIGHT*, Champaign, Illinois; Graphic Communications
KAMERON A. KONEK, Pittsburg; Graphic Communications
GINA RENÉ LEE, Pittsburg; Graphic Communications
LUCY T. LOTSPEICH, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Graphic
Communications
JOSHUA LOWE*, Grain Valley, Missouri; Graphic Communications
TERRY WAYNE MADDOX, JR.*, Pittsburg; Construction Management
SARA A. MARQUETTE*, Wichita; Construction Management
CASEY D. McCAFFERTY, Pittsburg; Graphic Communications
TYLER W. McGREW, Shawnee; Automotive Technology
TODD M. McLELLAN, Raytown, Missouri; Construction Management
PATRICK B. MERCER, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Construction
Management
CLINT MINDEN*, Osawatomie; Automotive Technology
BRADY MONTGOMERY, Topeka; Wood Technology
MARQUEL A. NICKENS*, Belton, Missouri; Construction Management
THALIA ORTEGA*, Pittsburg; Graphic Communications
MICHAEL L. PAGE*, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Automotive Technology
RUSSELL PHILPOTT*, Overland Park; Automotive Technology
BRANDON J. PITRE, Kansas City, Missouri; Automotive Technology
NATHAN C. QUIGLEY, Basehor; Construction Management
JORY L. RAMSEY, Lone Elm; Graphic Communications
BLAINE A. REINKING, Paola; Construction Management
AMANDA MICHELLE RENO, Stilwell; Graphic Communications
AUSTIN THOMAS RHODES, Olathe; Graphic Communications
GAGE ROGERS, Pittsburg; Graphic Communications
ANTHONY H. ROSEN, Lawrence; Automotive Technology
DEVIN R. SAYE, Cherryvale; Construction Management
COURTNEY L. SAYLER, Wichita; Graphic Communications
ALYSSA K. SCHIERHOFF, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Graphic
Communications
GARRETT GUNNER SEBERT, Peculiar, Missouri; Environmental &
Safety Management
MARJORIE N. SELLS*, Overland Park; Graphic Communications
CAITLIN M. SHEPARD, Caney; Graphic Communications
DAVID L. SHERMAN*, Kansas City, Missouri; Construction
Management
BRANDON T. SHOUSE, Pittsburg; Construction Management
RYUN J. SNYDER, Joplin, Missouri; Wood Technology
EMILY E. SOMMER, Pomona; Automotive Technology
DYLAN J. SOPER, Junction City; Graphic Communications
TANNER JAY STANAGE, La Cygne; Automotive Technology
TYLER D. STEIN, Independence; Construction Management
CASEY F. STEINMILLER, Pittsburg; Graphic Communications
DAVID STEVENS, Liberal, Missouri; Construction Management
CHAPRIL R. STEWART*, Pittsburg; Construction Management
BRETT L. STICKLER, Belton, Missouri; Wood Technology
ALLEN J. STINSON, Overland Park; Construction Management
JARED SOLOMON FRIEDMAN TWAROG, Girard
BEVERLY JO VIRTUE, Eudora
AMBER NICOLE WADKINS, Coffeyville
LAUREN J. WAINSCOTT, Butler, Missouri
RACHEL LYNN WALLS, Kansas City, Missouri
MARIDORA PONFERRADA WEAVER*, Pittsburg
JORDAN T. WIEDEMANN, Maize
SAMANTHA WILGA, Hiawatha
TAIRA A. WILLIAMS, Fort Scott
BLAKE R. WOELLHOF, Concordia
GAYLE LYNN VENDER WOODY*, Bronaugh, Missouri
HANNAH M. WOOTEN, Shawnee
NICHOLAS A. WUERDEMAN, Pittsburg
KINDAHL JEAN YOUNG, Humboldt
ELIZABETH SUZANNE YOUNKER, Pierce City, Missouri
ERIN NICOLE ZILLIOX, Waverly
Bachelor of Science in Technology
BRET M. ARCHER, Colwich; Construction Management
ZACHARY BLAINE AXTON, Wichita; Environmental & Safety
Management
STEVIE M. BARFOOT, Humboldt; Graphic Communications
JACOB BARKLEY, Gravette, Arkansas; Automotive Technology
WILLIAM STEVEN BAUER, Shawnee; Wood Technology
MICHAEL R. BENSON, Leawood; Automotive Technology
LAUREN N. BOHANNON, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Construction
Management
HANNAH RENEÉ BOLDRY, Shawnee; Graphic Communications
JUSTIN R. BOLE, Cherokee; Automotive Technology
ADAM BRAY, Bentonville, Arkansas; Construction Management
MILES A. BROWN, Bonner Springs; Construction Management
CODY L. BRYANT, Pittsburg; Graphic Communications
DAVID L. CAIN*, Eureka; Graphic Communications
RYAN ANTHONY CALLAHAN, Olathe; Automotive Technology
LACI D. CANTRELL*, Carl Junction, Missouri; Graphic
Communications
CLINTON JAMES CARPENTER, Fort Scott; Construction Management
ABBEY J. CHALOUPKA, Kearney, Missouri; Graphic Communications
CALEB Z. CLARKE, Gardner; Construction Management
TAYLOR A. CONNER, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Construction
Management
JOSHUA C. COOPER, Kansas City, Missouri; Construction Management
EVAN MICHELLE DAVIS, Wichita; Construction Management
TYRONE MONTE DAVIS III, Pittsburg; Construction Management
ROSS DEBLER, Chanute; Automotive Technology
EVAN T. DEUVALL, Overland Park; Graphic Communications
AUDREY LAUREN DIGHANS, Baldwin City; Graphic Communications
COLTON J. DIRKS, Shawnee; Automotive Technology
DUSTIN MICHAEL DOHERTY*, Osawatomie; Graphic
Communications
BRENNA A. DWYER, Olathe; Graphic Communications
DYLAN W. ELLIS, Pleasanton; Automotive Technology
PATRICK M. ERMAN*, Joplin, Missouri; Wood Technology
JEFFREY M. FETZER*, Lenexa; Construction Management
BRITTNEY GRACE FEUERBORN, Greeley; Graphic Communications
KEBRINA LYNN FRATES, Caney; Graphic Communications
MICHAEL J. FYOCK, Joplin, Missouri; Construction Management
CHEYENNE SUMMER GARRISON, Newton; Graphic Communications
FERNANDO GRAJEDA, Kansas City; Automotive Technology
MATTHEW S. GREEN, Humboldt; Graphic Communications
DYLAN J HARALSON, Carl Junction, Missouri; Automotive Technology
ADAM COLE HARDISON, Owasso, Oklahoma; Construction
Management
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STEVEN J. DAVIS*, Galena; Electrical Technology
GAVIN DOOLEY, Garden Plain; Automotive Service Technology
ANDREW TYLER DWINELL*, Gravette, Arkansas; Automotive Service
Technology
JACOB A. FULDNER, Monett, Missouri; Automotive Service Technology
GEORGE W. FUNK, Freeman, Missouri; Automotive Service Technology
ANTHONY MICHAEL GOODWIN, Bartonville, Illinois; Automotive
Service Technology
ETHAN GABRIEL HAMMAN, Pittsburg; Electrical Technology
KODY HARTGRAVE, Jasper, Missouri; Electrical Technology
ROBB P. HAUSER, Humboldt; Electrical Technology
DUSTY S. HOOPER, Walker, Missouri; Electrical Technology
WYATT LANE HULETT, Garnett; Electrical Technology
FRANK JAMES, Granby, Missouri; Electrical Technology
TREVOR D. JONES, Overland Park; Automotive Service Technology
KOLBY JON KERN, Wichita; Electrical Technology
J. P. KIESOW, Olathe; Automotive Service Technology
TRENTON C. KING, Coffeyville; Electrical Technology
CODY KRANZ, Rogers, Arkansas; Automotive Service Technology
RYAN LEE MADDEN, Chanute; Automotive Service Technology
KYLE WAYNE McCULLICK, El Dorado Springs, Missouri; Electrical
Technology
COLBY N. McDOWELL, Springdale, Arkansas; Automotive Service
Technology
ZACHARY B. McLEAN, Galena; Automotive Service Technology
TYLER MICHAEL, Iola; Automotive Service Technology
TREVOR J. NASH, Parsons; Electrical Technology
HAYDEN G. NOLEN*, Overland Park; Automotive Service Technology
DILLON C. O’CONNOR, Rogers, Arkansas; Automotive Service
Technology
CHASE ZACHARY PATTON*, Paola; Electrical Technology
ANDREW S. PROSSER, Lenexa; Automotive Service Technology
DALE SAVAGE, Fort Scott; Automotive Service Technology
MORGAN SHEEHY, Nevada, Missouri; Electrical Technology
KEATON D. SKEELS*, Shawnee; Automotive Service Technology
SALLY A. STUDYVIN*, Kansas City; Graphic Communications
BLAKE A. SWAGGERTY, Catoosa, Oklahoma; Construction
Management
EMAN TABRIZI, Overland Park; Automotive Technology
NICHOLAS P. TAYLOR*, Shawnee; Graphic Communications
DEVEN ROBERT TRIEBEL, Shawnee; Construction Management
AUSTIN CLAY TROWBRIDGE, Oskaloosa; Automotive Technology
ALEXANDER B. USSERY*, Overland Park; Graphic Communications
ANTHONY J. VIVIANO, Overland Park; Construction Management
ZACHARY T. WAGNER*, Wichita; Construction Management
BRANDON WAHLE*, New Haven, Missouri; Construction Management
JESSICA E. WALLACE, Spring Hill; Construction Management
KENT WALLACE II, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Automotive Technology
ERIC S. WALLEN*, Leawood; Automotive Technology
NATHAN WELCH, Prairie Village; Automotive Technology
MARK J. WELLE, Milford, Iowa; Wood Technology
SHELDON R. WIEBE, Peabody; Wood Technology
BRYANT A. WIENS, Hutchinson; Construction Management
KIRSTEN KAMERIE WILSON*, Cherokee; Graphic Communications
SAMUEL G. WOLF, Carl Junction, Missouri; Construction Management
Vocational-Technical Education
JAMES E. AILEY*, Newkirk, Oklahoma
BRIAN MICHAEL BRIDGES*, Olathe
KRISTOPHER M. JONES, Beloit
MICHAEL EDWARD MATHES, Columbus
NICHOLAS MICHAEL WEIDNER*, Casco, Wisconsin
Associate of Applied Science
MITCHELL ARGABRIGHT, Olpe; Electrical Technology
CATHERINE E. BISHOP, Wrentham, Massachusetts; Automotive Service
Technology
LUKE MATTHEW BROWN, Fort Scott; Electrical Technology
TYLER R. BURSON, Oak Grove, Missouri; Automotive Service
Technology
WILLIAM TORNADO CAPPS*, Pittsburg; Automotive Service
Technology
GRANT ADAM DALRYMPLE, Lyndon; Automotive Service Technology
Certificate of Completion
ISAIAH L. COLOPY, Nevada, Missouri; Electrical Technology
NICHOLAS A. LEWIS, Osawatomie; Electrical Technology
CHRISTOPHER J. POPOWICH, Carl Junction, Missouri; Electrical
Technology
RILEY J. WOOD, Pittsburg; Electrical Technology
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The Mace
and Medallion
Two symbolic
badges of authority,
traditional in many
European universities
and at some of the
oldest schools in the
nation, are being used
in the commencement
ceremonies. The
honor of carrying
the University Mace
at commencement is given to a faculty member with
extensive service to the university.
The Presidential Medallion is worn by the President
of Pittsburg State University.
In the Middle Ages, maces were used as weapons for
breaking the armor of enemies on the field of battle.
The use of maces as symbols for academic institutions
originated in England in the 1500s.
The university mace features four individual
medallions surrounded by brass, with a mahogany staff
sectioned by brass accents. The four medallions featured
on the head piece represent historic seals used by the
university during its first century of existence.
The current university seal is cast in bronze and
featured on a solid mahogany disc which rests on top of
the ceremonial mace.
The Presidential Medallion proudly displays the
names of every president who has provided leadership
and vision for our university. Again, the history of
Pittsburg State University is on display with the
inclusion of historical university seals on the chain of
office.
The past is symbolically connected to present by
the chain of office which connects to a bronze banner
displaying the name of the current president. An
antique bronze medallion showcasing the official seal of
the University anchors the chain of office.
The History of Academic Regalia
The robes, hats and hoods worn by faculty members
and graduates have historical origins and significance.
During the Middle Ages, scholars at the earliest English
and European universities wore wool or fur garments
to stay warm in drafty stone buildings that were poorly
heated. Most wore cloaks that included a hood that
could be pulled up to keep their heads warm. The
current academic gowns and hoods were adapted from
both secular and clerical garments of the time.
The style of academic dress most frequently worn
in the United States dates back to colonial times. The
sleeves of the robes vary, depending on the degree held
by the wearer. The head covering most commonly used
in the United States is the square, tasseled “mortarboard.”
The hood is the most distinctive feature of American
academic dress. Hoods are lined with the colors of the
institution that awards the degree, and may be faced with
the color designating the degree awarded. As you observe the hoods worn by candidates for
graduate degrees, note that the colors of Pittsburg State
University are embodied in the lining of the hood (crimson
and gold), and the velvet trim indicates the degree (e.g.,
gold for Master of Science). The colors of the hoods of
faculty and guests are those of the institution conferring
the degree.
The Pittsburg State
University Seal
The Pittsburg State University
Seal, redesigned in 1994, reflects
the mission of instruction,
research and service and
also symbolizes the history,
traditions, and future of the University.
The first circle from the outside represents the
University’s future. The second circle identifies the
University’s name; the wheat sheafs symbolize the State
of Kansas. The third circle includes the initials and dates
for the previous names of the institution and identifies the
mission of Pittsburg State University. The fourth circle
contains an etching of the front entrance to Russ Hall with
its four columns, the symbolic image of the University.
Change and progress give evidence of the dynamic
development of Pittsburg State University from the
founding of the State Manual Training Normal School in
1903 to the recognition in 1923 of the transformation of
SMTN to Kansas State Teachers College, a comprehensive
college educating teachers for the nation’s elementary
and secondary schools. From the very beginning, some
graduates pursued careers in professional areas allied to
their teaching degree. In 1959, KSTC became Kansas
State College at Pittsburg, which recognized the expanded
mission to educate students in the arts and sciences and
in business, education, and technical fields for various
professions and careers. In 1977, KSCP became Pittsburg
State University to mark the transition from a college to a
university with a range of undergraduate majors, graduate
programs, and four organized schools in arts and sciences,
business, education, and technology. The University
embraced a common bond with all universities to pursue
instruction, research and service.
One constant in the ten decades of Pittsburg State
University is Russ Hall. Constructed in 1907 and opened
in January 1908, it became the landmark first building
that anchored SMTN as a permanent presence in higher
education in Pittsburg, the State of Kansas, and the
Nation. The doors to Russ Hall have admitted thousands of
students during the University’s history. Russ Hall forever
stands as a tribute to the bold vision of the founders.
We take with us
many memories –
beautiful spring days;
iconic campus buildings,
where generations of
students have studied
before us; and, especially,
the people we have met
along the way.
Pittsburg, Kansas
In Memoriam
2015-2016
Dr. Thomas M. Box
University Professor Emeritus
Department of Management & Marketing
May 23, 2015
Dr. Melvin Potts
Chairperson and Professor Emeritus
Department of Chemistry
March 30, 2016
Dr. Melvin Roush
Associate Professor
Department of Accounting and Computer Information Systems
February 28, 2016
Mr. Henry H. Emadipour
Professor Emeritus
Department of Engineering Technology
January 1, 2016
Dr. Richard C. Welty
Dean and Professor Emeritus
College of Arts & Sciences
November 25, 2015
Dr. John English
Associate Professor Emeritus
Department of Computer Science
– Information Systems
February 12, 2016
Retired Faculty and Staff
2015-2016
Mr. Gerard Attoun
Director Emeritus
Student Publications
Dr. Steven Ford
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biology
Dr. Kathleen DeGrave
Professor Emeritus
Department of English &
Modern Languages
Ms. Christine Mekkaoui
Director Emeritus
Intensive English Program
Dr. Jack Fay
Professor Emeritus
Department of Accounting and Computer Information Systems
Dr. Charles Fischer
Professor Emeritus
Department of Economics, Finance & Banking
Dr. Cynthia Ford
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biology
Dr. Frank Miller
Professor Emeritus
Department of Teaching & Leadership
Dr. Paul Morris II
Professor Emeritus
Department of English &
Modern Languages
Dr. Robert Schwindt
Professor Emeritus
Department of Technology & Workforce Learning
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Dr. Rozanne Sparks
Professor Emeritus
Department of Psychology &
Counseling
Dr. Bill Stobart
Professor Emeritus
Department of Health, Human Performance & Recreation
Mr. Rod Tweedy
Information Specialist Emeritus
Information Services
Dr. Paul Zagorski
University Professor Emeritus
Department of History,
Philosophy & Social Sciences

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