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Graduates by College

Architecture & Planning • 23 College of Health • 23 Communication, Information & Media • 26 Fine Arts • 28 Miller College of Business • 30 Sciences & Humanities • 35 Teachers College • 40 University College • 47

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COVID COMMENCEMENT Ball State University prepares for spring graduation.

Fall 2019 Ball State graduates get ready to turn the tassels on their caps Dec. 14, 2019, at John E. Worthen Arena. Ball State’s spring 2020 graduation ceremony was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, and those graduates were invited to attend commencement this semester. JACOB MUSSELMAN, DN FILE After a year with no inperson graduation ceremonies, Ball State is preparing to host more than 3,000 students who registered to walk at graduation in Scheumann Stadium.

Kathy Wolf, vice president for marketing and communications, said in an email the May 7 and 8 ceremonies will honor 2021 graduates. There will also be a separate ceremony May

THE SCHEDULE IS AS FOLLOWS: Spring 2021 Graduates — Friday, May 7 Graduate School, 7 p.m. (Doctoral, Specialist and Master’s candidates) Spring 2021 Graduates — Saturday, May 8 (Bachelor’s and Associate candidates) 8 a.m. • R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning • College of Communication, Information and Media • Teachers College Noon • Miller College of Business 4 p.m. • College of Fine Arts • College of Health 8 p.m. • College of Sciences and Humanities Class of 2020 Graduates — Saturday, May 15 This is the day for dedicated ceremonies for all May, July and December 2020 graduates. The time and number of ceremonies will be determined at a later date based on the number of registrations received. All ceremonies will be held at Scheumann Stadium. Source: Ball State Commencement web page

15 for 2020 graduates whose commencement was canceled because of the pandemic. Wolf said more than 2,300 students will be attending the 2021 celebrations, and

REGISTERED STUDENTS The number of class of 2021 students registered for commencement by college: • R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning = 121 • Miller College of Business = 376 • College of Communication, Information and Media = 256 • College of Fine Arts = 184 • College of Health =275 • College of Sciences and Humanities = 507 • Teachers College = 219 Source: Kathy Wolf, vice president for marketing and communications

approximately 900 will be at the 2020 celebration. Wolf said only two ceremonies are scheduled for spring, summer and fall 2020 graduates because of the number of reservations from students from the classes of 2020. Each student who registered for commencement was given four guest tickets. Overall attendance for the ceremonies is expected to be around 16,000. “This ticket allotment is based on the number of total people that we can safely accommodate based on the Delaware County Health Department COVID-19 guidelines for events,” Wolf said. When registering for graduation, students were given the option to select between the classes of 2020 and 2021. All of the 2020 graduates will be honored together May 15, but the class of 2021 will be split between different colleges. Commencement will be a series of small, outdoor gatherings organized by colleges to comply with state and local social distancing guidelines. - Staff Reports

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Inclusive Education African American Studies staff and a graduating senior look to the future of the program.

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Mackenzie Rupp Reporter After 2020 brought forth more conversations and raised awareness of racism and biases, senior interpersonal communications major Lauren Reynolds saw an opportunity to develop her skills in her future career. Reynolds hopes to become an independent anti-racist consultant after she graduates in May 2021.

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She said the African American Studies program helped her learn about issues students of color face on and off campus. Reynolds was introduced to the African American Studies minor early in her college career. She attended a screening of the documentary “I Am Not Your Negro,” focusing on the life of James Baldwin, held by Associate Professor of English Emily Rutter and then-Assistant Professor of History Simon Balto in 2017. “I just fell in love with the way [Balto] talked about Baldwin,” Reynolds said. “I was like, ‘I really want to be a part of

[the minor].’” Reynolds said the minor has allowed her to discuss content that wasn’t taught in K-12 schools. “I did grow up in a Black household, and my parents did teach me some Black history,” Reynolds said, “but it was a further diving into it as a young adult, with the nuances of having more adult responsibilities and being around people my age who actually wanted to talk about it.”

I did grow up in a Black household, and my parents did teach me some Black history, but it was a further diving into it as a young adult, with the nuances of having more adult responsibilities and being around people my age who actually wanted to talk about it.” - LAUREN REYNOLDS, Senior interpersonal communications major Reynolds’ favorite class in the minor was a course on Black sociology, taught by sociology graduate student John Anderson. Reynolds said the program allowed her to discuss her experiences as a woman of color in a predominately white institution in a safe space where she “can feel comfortable” bringing up race-related topics. Reynolds said she hopes the African American Studies minor will eventually develop into a major. “I hope that Ball State evolves and is more intersectional and

inclusive,” Reynolds said. “As much as there are people who are trying to help, I don’t feel like they’re given the attention, or the platform or the time.” Rutter and Kiesha WarrenGordon, associate professor of criminal justice and criminology, are the current co-chairs of the African American Studies program. “If you go back and look at the history of African American Studies programs across the country, in the ’60s and ’70s, those programs were developed out of protest,” Warren-Gordon said. “In some situations, [these were] violent protests expressing the needs of the students and in terms of what they wanted to see in their education.” The African American Studies minor was relaunched at Ball State in 2017 because of “student calls for more coursework and programming about Black experiences,” Rutter said in an email. “More recently, there’s been student demand for classes that are specifically focused on antiracism and intersectionality,” Rutter said. Rutter said a survey sent out in the fall 2020 semester found student interest in a course focused on anti-racism, understanding race and intersectionality “was really high.” Due to this interest, the class, African American Studies 150, will be adopted into Ball State’s core curriculum as an option for humanities requirements. The course will be taught for the first time in spring 2022. Warren-Gordon said there are currently between 40 and 50 students in the African American Studies program, but Rutter and Warren-Gordon hope interest will grow when the AFAM 150 course becomes part of the university

course catalog. “There has always been a group of students who wanted to know more about who they are and to center their lives within their academic learning,” WarrenGordon said. Rutter said she and WarrenGordon want to make sure everything is in place to set the enrolled students up for success within the minor and future major. Reynolds said her time in the African American Studies program has allowed her to pick a career in which she can apply her new skills. “I don’t really want to be subservient to whatever system or job I have after I graduate,” Reynolds said. “I want to be able to talk about issues that I care about or that affect me because, if we don’t talk about them, then we don’t resolve them.” Contact Mackenzie Rupp with comments at msrupp@bsu.edu or on Twitter at @kenzieer18.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COURSE: In spring 2022, the class will be taught by Emily Rutter, associate professor of English and co-chair of the African American Studies program, and will be available for three credit hours Tuesdays and Thursdays. Course Description: Understand Race, Anti-racism and Intersectionality considers the intersections of racism with other oppressive ideologies, such as sexism, classism and homophobia. Source: Emily Rutter, associate professor of English and co-chair of the African American Studies program

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AN IMPROVED OUTLOOK

Ball State faculty and national statistics predict job market growth in COVID-19 recovery. Garrett Chorpenning and Grace McCormick Reporter and News Editor

More than 3 million students are expected to earn degrees from colleges and universities this spring, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Those students will enter the job market as the nation continues to recover from the COVID-19-induced recession, which the National Bureau of Economic Research stated began in February 2020. However, new and recent college graduates may be in a better position than other candidates seeking new careers. “For recent college graduates, the COVID job market has mostly been reasonable,” said Michael Hicks, director of Ball State’s Center for Business and Economic Research. “Employment by income category among [high-wage workers], which are mostly college graduates, actually rose through 2020. The employment outcomes for those workers were reasonably good … For most college graduates, the job market now is a little bit better than a typical recession year, better than other workers, but not one in which job options are as plentiful as one would like.” Though college graduates are beginning to see more job opportunities, this wasn’t always the case during the pandemic. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported recent graduates ages 22-27 experienced higher rates of unemployment than the general workforce from March to October 2020. People with college degrees who are older than 28 have consistently recorded lower unemployment rates than the general population. Because the 2020 recession was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, Chair of the Department of Economics John

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Indiana’s unemployment rate rose from 3.3% to 16.9%, and the overall U.S. unemployment rate rose from 4.4% to 14.8%.

Indiana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.9%, more than two percentage points below the current national average of 6%.

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- Unemployment Rate in Indiana (Percent, Monthly, Seasonally Adjusted) - Unemployment Rate in U.S. (Percent, Monthly, Seasonally Adjusted)

Horowitz said, unemployment will likely recover at a quicker pace in the next few years than it did after the 2008 recession. “In previous recessions, you didn’t require people to stay home,” Horowitz said. “That’s why some economists talked about how the people who have jobs where they can work from home often have done better and have more disposable income … On the other side is people whose work has been shut down and they didn’t have money anymore, and, maybe, it took a little bit for them to get unemployment [benefits].” One of the most important strategies in searching for a job is networking, Horowitz said. He recommends students reach out to people in the job sector they are interested in for an interview or shadowing opportunity. “It helps to go out, and interview people, and ask them about what they do and ask for recommendations on who else to talk to,” Horowitz said. “A lot of times, that will tell you whether that’s something you want to do, and, secondly, it will tell them that you’re somebody who goes out and makes personal connections.” Developing job skills even after earning a degree is another job-searching approach Horowitz suggested.

“What firms tend to be looking for is people who can write, people who can speak clearly and concisely and are conscientious about getting things done and knowing the language of business,” he said. “A lot of these jobs want knowledge of computers or other software where you’re able to analyze different situations.” Though it is still more difficult than usual for graduating seniors to find a job, Horowitz said, networking and professional development can provide students

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with more opportunities. The unemployment rate has recovered since the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported more than 11 million jobs were lost between February and August 2020 — but not to pre-pandemic levels. Fortunately, for soon-to-be graduates, Hicks expects to see opportunities become more widely available as the economy continues to recover. “2021 looks fairly strong,” Hicks said. “I think the expectation is significant growth in labor demand, particularly for educated workers, which has been the hallmark of the last two decades. So, college graduates, for the most part, are doing fairly well.” Hicks said he thinks college graduates will benefit from what he predicts will continue to be a growing job market. “We just came through a very long period of economic growth,” Hicks said. “It wasn’t fast, but college graduates did disproportionately well … So, even with this downturn, employment options for graduates remain fairly strong.” Contact Garrett Chorpenning with comments at gachorpennin@bsu. edu or on Twitter @gachorpenning. Contact Grace McCormick with comments at grmccormick@bsu. edu or on Twitter @graceMc564.

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BEST OF 2021 so far... Left: Senior outfielder Kennedy Wynn celebrates while hanging on to senior catcher Stacy Payton March 28, 2021, at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. JACOB MUSSELMAN, DN

Right: The Common Market’s first employee, Grace Longfellow, sits behind the counter with their dog, Vigo, Jan. 26, 2021, in Muncie. JADEN WHITEMAN, DN

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Freshman gymnast Victoria Henry looks to grab one of the uneven bars during her routine Feb. 14, 2021, at John E. Worthen Arena. JACOB MUSSELMAN, DN

With a few weeks left this semester, we have compiled the best images our photographers captured this year... so far. Karter Smiley, 5, shows off her eggs to her mother, Leanna Wells, and grandmother, Donna Young, April 3, 2021, in the South Central Community Garden. Young is also the Community Garden coordinator. “Look at her — she can’t even go a day without looking at the plants,” Wells said about her mother’s involvement with the garden. RYLAN CAPPER, DN

Members of Ball State Men’s Basketball kneel during the playing of the national anthem before a game against Kent State Feb. 24, 2021, at John E. Worthen Arena. The Cardinals beat the Golden Flashes 90-71. JACOB MUSSELMAN, DN

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(Left to right) Senior nursing majors Gabe Cochard, Lauren Hamil, Emily Bastian and Kaitlyn Hansen pose for a photo outside of the Health Professions Building. The building opened in 2019 and houses the university’s College of Health. RYLAN CAPPER; ELLIOTT DEROSE, DN

Graduates share their thoughts on entering the healthcare industry during COVID-19. Maya Wilkins Assistant News Editor After three semesters of attending classes and completing clinicals during the COVID-19 pandemic, senior nursing majors are ready to enter the workforce and put their skills to the test. Lauren Hamil is relocating to Alabama to be with her family after graduation and said she is in the interview process for two different nursing positions — one as an emergency room (ER) nurse and another as a pediatric nurse. When considering what her life will look like working in an ER during the pandemic, Hamil said she doesn’t anticipate things changing in the near future. “I think the healthcare industry will continue seeing the effects of COVID, even when the public

returns to normal,” Hamil said. Hamil said she thinks masks will still be in effect in hospitals for at least another year but

doesn’t know what working in a hospital will look like after that. “I know that employers are looking out for the safety of their

I’m excited for all of it. I’m excited to graduate. I’m excited to begin a career in something I’ve been studying for four years and just be out there and help people.” - LAUREN HAMIL, Senior nursing student

employees, so I trust that my future employer will help keep me safe so I can take care of my patients effectively,” Hamil said. She added that the pandemic has not changed whether she wants to be a nurse because, at the end of the day, being a nurse is about helping people and dealing with various diseases. She also believes members of her graduating class are “very aware” of the environment they are preparing to enter. “I feel like the Ball State [nursing] program does a very good job on preparing us to be successful in our career,” Hamil said. “They have taught us how to collaborate with others and how to ask questions.” Because of Ball State’s program, Hamil said, she doesn’t have any fears about entering the field but instead is looking

BALLSTATEDAILY.COM • 11 forward to her future in nursing. “I’m excited for all of it,” she said. “I’m excited to graduate. I’m excited to begin a career in something I’ve been studying for four years and just be out there and help people.” Like Hamil, Gabe Cochard is graduating in May. After graduation, Cochard will work at University Hospital in Indianapolis in the medical intensive care unit (ICU) and said he thinks his experience after college will be “interesting.” “I think we’re going into a field where [nurses are] definitely more appreciated now than we were at one point,” he said. “It’s also just weird because we started out school in this world where everything seemed normal, and, now, we’re going into a world where things are so different.” Cochard also said he believes nurses will have more respect after the pandemic because people have seen health professionals “risking their lives to save other people.” He said he always knew something like the COVID-19 pandemic could happen, so it didn’t make him want to enter the field any less. “Honestly, it just made me want to be in health care more because I was able to help make a difference in the lives of people who have gotten sick or have been changed because of this pandemic,” he said. Cochard said he has no fears entering the field after graduation because he trusts the COVID-19 vaccine will protect him and his family. He believes, once the entire population is vaccinated, life will go back to normal. “There’s no reason to fear the healthcare field,” Cochard said. “I’m sure there’s going to be new disease outbreaks that are going to happen, and, honestly, that’s just a driving force because I’ll be able to help make a difference and help be the change that I want to be.” Equipping herself to handle challenges is also a motivating factor for Emily Bastian, who will work at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis as a registered nurse after graduating in May. Bastian said she is excited to enter the healthcare field during the pandemic. “There’s a lot of new opportunities that we kind of have to come across, and that

revolutionizes our healthcare system, so I’m definitely looking forward to it,” she said. “It’s definitely an adventure, and I’m

ready to take it on.” Bastian also said she believes Ball State faculty has done a “great job” preparing her to be a nurse.

Honestly, it just made me want to be in health care more because I was able to help make a difference in the lives of people who have gotten sick... because of this pandemic.” - GABE COCHARD, Senior nursing student

I think it would have been different if I had graduated last year. We have done more research, and we understand more about the virus so that we can better handle it now.” - KAITLYN HANSEN, Senior nursing student

It’s all about helping people, and that’s what I want to continue to do. Even though the pandemic puts a damper on things, it definitely gives me more of a reason to go help people.” - EMILY BASTIAN, Senior nursing student

“We have amazing professors who are more than willing to sit down with you, and talk things through and prepare you for reallife examples,” Bastian said. She said she has always had a “strong drive” toward nursing, and the pandemic made her want to enter the field more than she had before. “It’s all about helping people, and that’s what I want to continue to do,” Bastian said. “Even though the pandemic puts a damper on things, it definitely gives me more of a reason to go help people.” Kaitlyn Hansen is another senior nursing student who is ready to graduate and help people in her field. Hansen is moving to Illinois after graduation and will work at a summer camp while studying for her board exam, she said, and will hopefully work in an ER or ICU afterward. Hansen said she is more excited than fearful about entering the nursing field after graduation mainly because she feels her classes and clinicals have prepared her well. “With classes all going online, the only in-person thing that we had as nursing students were our clinicals,” Hansen said. “We would show up and only see our classmates during clinicals once or twice a week, and that was kind of all the social interaction we got.” Hansen said she wasn’t treating COVID-19 patients until her last semester in clinicals. She had to sign a waiver saying she was allowed to treat those patients, and, if she contracted COVID-19, she could not hold the university liable. “I’m thankful that we were still able to get into the hospital, but it definitely was more limited with what we could and couldn’t do,” Hansen said. The pandemic didn’t make Hansen question whether she wanted to go into the nursing field or not because she “deals with sick people all the time.” She believes she was trained and taught to help those people. “I think it would have been different if I had graduated last year,” Hansen said. “We have done more research, and we understand more about the virus so that we can better handle it now.” Contact Maya Wilkins with comments at mrwilkins@bsu.edu or on Twitter @mayawilkinss.

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Likewise, the athletic training program’s curriculum and clinical experience with actual patients made it easy for recent Ball State graduate Kyleigh Johnson to transition into a career as a Licensed Athletic Trainer. Today, she is on the team at Henry Community Health Sports Medicine and Performance Enhancement in New Castle, Indiana. “The course load was challenging but taught me how to evaluate injuries, perform therapeutic interventions, execute rehabilitations, document correctly, and so much more,” Johnson said. “This, along with immersive clinicals, gave me experience with a vast range of injuries and patients.” Johnson’s education was about more than completing a degree.

“Once you graduate, you join the alumni and immediately have so many connections and opportunities for networking and jobs and to further your education/clinical expertise,” she said. Whichever graduate program meets your needs, Ball State provides the support and resources to help you succeed, from personalized advising and degree planning to the Graduate Student Wellness Initiative. Jaylyn Graham is eager to begin his graduate education after earning his bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Ball State this Spring. In Fall 2021, he will begin working on a master’s degree in information and communication sciences and a graduate certificate in emerging media design and development. “I’m so excited to start both of these programs that I want to skip right into the Fall semester,” Graham said. Explore Ball State’s graduate programs and apply today at bsu.edu/ gradadmissions. As Cardinals, We Fly!

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MELISSA DICEMAN

Number: 16 Position: Midfielder/Forward Hometown: King City, Ontario

EMILY SIMMONS

Number: 6 Position: Defender Hometown: New Hamburg, Ontario

Hardship and

friendship How two players from Ontario battled through adversity and grew closer

Senior defender Emily Simmons waves to the crowd as she’s introduced before Ball State’s home opener against Toledo March 4, 2021, at Briner Sports Complex. Both Simmons and Melissa Diceman grew up in Ontario, Canada, and played soccer on the same club team together. JACOB MUSSELMAN, DN Ian Hansen Sports Editor It’s the first game of the 2019 regular season. The Cardinals are preparing to face Eastern Illinois, and the public-address announcer calls out Melissa Diceman’s name as a starter — 11 months to the day after the then-junior midfielder tore her ACL. Her teammate, then-junior defender Emily Simmons, couldn’t help but smile — not just because Diceman recovered, but because she was Simmons’ best friend on the Cardinals. “I got super [excited],” Simmons said. “I was just very, very happy for her because I

know, coming so far away from home, especially dealing with all of her injuries — it’s just huge for her to be able to step up, and earn a starting spot and get to actually play because her and I both came here for soccer.” Diceman and Simmons grew up in Ontario, Canada, and the two briefly played together on the Toronto Blizzard, their club team, in 2017 before coming to Ball State. Both Diceman and Simmons have always been in love with soccer and had aspirations of playing in the United States. Diceman came to the U.S. in 2017 with previous experience competing in her neighboring

country, as the Blizzard would take road trips to Ohio and Indiana for tournaments, where she learned quite a bit about a different style of play. “The opportunities and the showcases in the States were huge,” Diceman said. “The tournaments we played in were always so exciting. I always remember those trips and going on the bus. With the Blizzard, we played at a lot of university schools, and it was good to see how different the soccer was.” Simmons took a different path, as she played her freshman season at the University of WisconsinGreen Bay in 2017 but said she

didn’t fit the culture there. While she was named to the Horizon League All-Freshman Team, the Phoenix went 4-11-1 for the season, and she wanted an opportunity to win. “I didn’t come all the way down here and separate from my family to be a normal college student,” Simmons said. “My goal was always to play soccer at a high level.” After her freshman season, Simmons talked to Diceman and asked her questions about Ball State’s program. As the only Canadian player on the team at

BALLSTATEDAILY.COM • 15 the time, Diceman said, she helped Simmons make her decision. Diceman was happy to have a fellow Canadian on the team. “When Emily came, it was nice,” Diceman said. “We had our dorm rooms right beside each other. Driving home and having someone you can personally connect with from the same country was almost like a nice piece of home.” As a transfer, Simmons said she came into the program with a chip on her shoulder and had to work harder than some of her fellow teammates to prove herself. Ball State head coach Josh Rife said he believes Simmons has grown into a better leader over time, as she always holds players accountable and helps her teammates in their best interests. “I think Emily has grown in being more intentional with players,” Rife said. “That goes such a long way when you are willing to invest in your teammates a little bit more. It just strengthens that bond amongst the group. She is willing to dig a little deeper and sacrifice more for her teammates.”

When Diceman tore her ACL in 2018, she considered quitting soccer, but she credits Simmons for keeping her mind afloat and sticking with the process. “She definitely saved me a couple of times with wanting to play soccer again,” Diceman said.

injured. Simmons had to miss the final games of her senior season but said how grateful she is for Diceman’s support. “She has been the most supporting, helpful and loving person,” Simmons said. “I have relied on her so much through

It definitely makes you take a step back and really value your friendship. No one really understands what an injury does to you at a high level when you are playing a sport you love.” - MELISSA DICEMAN, Senior midfielder/forward “She was a huge support system. When I didn’t think I was ever going to play again, she told me to stick with it. She helped me with my treatment and was just huge.” Three years later, in 2021, Simmons broke her foot and relied heavily on Diceman because she understood what it was like to be

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my injury because she just gets it. Everything I have gone through — she just understands, and I didn’t understand until I got injured.” Diceman said their injuries and different journeys to where they are today have given them perspective on the people they value most. “It definitely makes you take a

step back and really value your friendship,” Diceman said. “No one really understands what an injury does to you at a high level when you are playing a sport you love. [Simmons] kind of realized what I went through and is super sympathetic about it — she just cares.” Rife said he sees the leadership in both of them from his perspective as head coach. He added that one of the most rewarding things about coaching is watching players develop not only their skill set, but their character too. Both Simmons and Diceman are graduating in the spring, and Rife said he has seen plenty of growth from them in their time at Ball State. “There is definitely a blue-collar mentality to both of them,” Rife said. “They are two young ladies who show up and train hard and work hard. They both have different stories on how they got here, but they both revolve around hard work and working through adversity.” Contact Ian Hansen with comments at imhansen@bsu.edu or on Twitter @ianh_2.

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CHERISHING

every second After being granted an extra year of eligibility, Ball State Softball’s fifth-year seniors are taking in every moment. Charleston Bowles Reporter When COVID-19 concerns canceled Ball State Softball’s 2020 season after 27 games, the Cardinals’ seniors were left questioning if they had played the last game of their Ball State careers. A few weeks after the cancellation, the NCAA gave an extra year of eligibility to all spring student-athletes March 30, 2020. None of the Cardinals’ five seniors thought twice about returning for an additional season. All of them — pitcher Alyssa Rothwell, infielder/outfielder Gabby Magnifico, outfielder Haley Dominique, infielder Janae Hogg and outfielder Kennedy Wynn — were thankful to have the opportunity to play one final season in the cardinal and white. “I knew that the way everything ended — it didn’t feel right for MADELYN GUINN, DN

any of us,” Wynn said. “We just wanted to be back in our safe place, which is softball. We wanted to end in the right way and just enjoy the moment with our teammates.” Despite an abrupt ending last season, the pandemic served as a chance for the Cardinals to grow closer and develop a deeper trust in one another. Rothwell said having an additional fifth year has allowed them to build on their friendships that will connect them forever. “Even after we’re done here, these are the people that are going to be in our weddings,” Rothwell said. “The bonds we’ve created and those relationships — we get to carry that on after college.” Wynn said their togetherness comes from the relationships they have built off the field while looking up to the four pillars of their program — family, gratitude, hard work and toughness. “We’ve been able to really

Even after we’re done here, these are the people that are going to be in our weddings. The bonds we’ve created and those relationships — we get to carry that on after college.” - ALYSSA ROTHWELL,

Graduate student pitcher

Teammates cheer on graduate student infielder/outfielder Gabby Magnifico (middle) after she hit a home run April 23, 2021, at the Softball Field at First Merchants Ballpark Complex. After the Cardinals’ 2020 season was cut short due to COVID-19 concerns, five seniors were granted a fifth year of eligibility. MADELYN GUINN, DN realize to never take anything for granted,” Wynn said. “Anything we’re doing as a team — even outside of practice or softball — we’re making sure we’re taking in those moments and taking care of one another.” Head coach Lacy Wood said all five players have different roles and qualities, and the contrast of their personalities makes their leadership extremely helpful. “I think that’s been key,” Wood said. “They’re not a group that they’re all the same — they’re different in the way they connect with everybody on the team, which is so huge.” Dominique is one senior who said she has developed in areas off the field during her fifth year. She said her confidence has grown tremendously since first joining the program in 2017, which will benefit her in multiple areas of life moving forward. “When I came in as a freshman, I was not very social,” Dominique said. “Now, I’ve built my confidence and grown a voice to where I’m not really afraid to say what’s on my mind.” Wood said she understands many programs do not have the luxury of having as much

experience as her team does, and she is thankful for how this group of fifth-year seniors represents Ball State. “They’re really guiding us right now,” Wood said. “They’ve been battle-tested and know what it feels like to compete. It’s what we want to be about in this program.” Rothwell, Hogg, Magnifico, Dominique and Wynn didn’t hesitate when the opportunity of a fifth season presented itself, and they have made the most of their final ride so far. The Cardinals’ 15-0 start in Mid-American Conference play marked their best single-season MAC win streak in program history. With no conference tournament this year, the Cardinals recognize the importance of every matchup to help them achieve their ultimate goal: a MAC Title. “Each game, whether it’s midweek or over the weekend, is super important,” Wynn said. “We’ve been really focusing on each game one at a time because we know that every game matters. Our record is going to win us the MAC.” Contact Charleston Bowles with comments at clbowles@bsu. edu or on Twitter @cbowles01.

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for future graduates to do before leaving campus for the last time As the 2020-21 school year comes to a close, soon-to-be graduates may feel their time at Ball State is ending too fast. During the last few days of your final semester, consider these bucketlist items to check off before your commencement ceremony.

Enjoy the spring weather at University Green or North Quad

On a sunny day, gather your friends to hammock or have a picnic in the grass at University Green or North Quad. Enjoy the college campus atmosphere one last time while studying for finals outside or relaxing in the sun.

Visit the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse

Explore a variety of tropical plants or animals, like poison dart frogs, turtles and species of goldfish, at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse. The greenhouse is located behind Ball Gymnasium.

Sample coffee at every cafe in Muncie

Instead of purchasing a drink at Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts for a caffeine boost during finals week, visit Muncie’s multiple coffee shops to try out their unique menu items that aren’t available in your hometown. Some of Muncie’s local coffee shops include The Cup, Rosebud Coffee House and Cafe at the Crossing.

Dine at local restaurants in the Village

Grab a bite to eat at Yats for a taste of New Orleans cuisine, or

take a sip of boba tea at Hoku Poku. Order a beer and a burger at Roots Burger Bar or Brothers Bar and Grill. To celebrate Cinco de Mayo during finals week, stop by Chava’s Mexican Grill. Don’t forget to stop by staples of the Village, such as Greek’s Pizzeria, HotBox Pizza and Pita Pit.

Take a late-night walk to Insomnia Cookies

After pulling an all-nighter to study for finals, reward yourself by venturing over to the Village for cookies with an ice cream scoop from Insomnia. The shop is open until 1 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday and until 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Take a walk in Christy Woods

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some craft supplies to decorate your cap for your in-person commencement ceremony at Scheumann Stadium. For inspiration, check out Pinterest to find designs relating to your major or favorite pop culture references.

State’s campus. For those living off campus, sign up for Hulu or Amazon Prime Video’s student discount. By signing up with your Ball State email, Hulu is only $1.99 per month, and Amazon Prime Video is free for six months.

Decorate your graduation cap Go on a shopping spree at Jo-Ann Fabrics or Hobby Lobby on McGalliard Road to pick up

Take graduation pictures by Shafer Tower, Frog Baby and Beneficence

Once you’ve received your cap and gown, bring a friend and camera to take photos of you posing in your graduation attire at three of campus’ most notable spots. Have your friend get low to the ground so they can include Beneficence’s wings and Shafer Tower’s bells in the background of your photos. - Staff Reports

Lace up your sneakers, and go on a nature walk through Christy Woods, located near the Charles W. Brown Planetarium. The 17acre outdoor teaching laboratory hosts guided tours, or you can explore the woods and its plant species on your own. Christy Woods is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday through Sunday.

View campus from the top floor of Teacher’s College

On the 10th floor of one of Muncie’s tallest buildings, students can gain a new perspective of the campus where they’ve spent the last four years. Right off the Teacher’s College’s elevator, there is a window students can look out of to see straight down McKinley Avenue and Muncie’s canopy of trees.

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Have a movie night with friends Host a movie night in your dorm or apartment using Ball State’s Housing and Residence Life’s movie service, hrlmovies. bsu.edu. Access to these movies is only available while on Ball

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The Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, which was completed in 2014, features the largest collegiate collection of orchids in the United States. JACOB MUSSELMAN, DN Grace Duerksen Reporter When Cheryl LeBlanc was 9 years old, she came across

a Lady Slipper orchid in her backyard. Right before her eyes, this orchid sparked a life-long passion for nature she would later incorporate in both her personal

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and work life. As a child, LeBlanc would often climb trees, play in creeks and discover creatures under logs and rocks. For as long as she can remember, she said, nature has played a significant role in her life. “My family modeled and encouraged this passion with growing our own food and spending time outdoors,” LeBlanc said. “We had many houseplants too. I met my first native orchid when I was 9 years old in my backyard and have continued to find them and other native plants on all of my backpacking forays.” For 28 years, LeBlanc has worked as curator at the Dr. Joe & Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, where she waters thousands of plant species, feeds frogs and goldfish, re-pots plants and collects data to maintain the appropriate growing conditions of each plant. Because the greenhouse also serves as a museum, LeBlanc maintains the facility for the public by interacting with visitors, teaching docents and volunteers, giving guided tours and fundraising. LeBlanc said her favorite part of her job is educating and sharing the collection with visitors and students. Before working at Ball State,

LeBlanc attended SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, New York. While she was in college, LeBlanc said, she worked as a student assistant in greenhouses. From 1987-91, LeBlanc worked for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Nature Preserves. She also received her master’s degree in plant ecology in 1988. LeBlanc was hired as a part-time curator for the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse in 1993. When the greenhouse opened for the public to visit in 2014, LeBlanc began working there full time. Although most of the students who stop by the greenhouse already have an interest in nature, LeBlanc said, she believes she has helped some students foster and further their love for plants. “I have a number of former student employees who have gone on to have a career in nature-based jobs, and I maintain communication with many of them,” LeBlanc said. “Many of the student visitors who show an excitement about nature and plants will return to the greenhouse repeatedly, and we always share stories about our love of plants and nature.” Senior advertising major Kaylan Simpson was a student assistant and social media

BALLSTATEDAILY.COM • 19 intern for the greenhouse during summer 2020. Simpson said one of her favorite memories with LeBlanc was when she helped LeBlanc find Tess, a turtle who went missing for two weeks. “Cheryl told me she tore apart the greenhouse looking for her but still couldn’t find her anywhere,” Simpson said. “I went to the goldfish pond to feed the other turtle, Michelangelo. As soon as I put food into the water, Tess stuck her head out from under the bridge as if she hadn’t been missing for two weeks. I scooped her up like a hamburger and took her straight to Cheryl, who was so relieved.” Since August 2020, sophomore stage management major Hannah Coffman has worked as a greenhouse assistant. She said she likes working in the greenhouse because she knows what the day will bring. Until she graduates in 2023, Coffman said, she looks forward to continuing to work alongside LeBlanc and experience how hardworking she is. “One day, I came in, and Cheryl told me to get the net to catch the bananas,” Coffman said. “Cheryl climbs up on the ladder, but it is too far

I am fortunate to be able to have a way to share love through the most interesting group of plants — the tropical orchids.” - CHERYL LEBLANC, Dr. Joe & Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse curator back and needs to be moved forward. Instead of climbing down the ladder and moving it like a normal person, Cheryl looks at me and tells me to move the ladder forward while she holds herself up. Cheryl grabs a hold of the support bars [on the ceiling] and pulls herself into a pullup while I move the ladder forward. She then started chopping down the fresh bananas with a machete while I caught them with a net.

Cheryl LeBlanc, orchid collection curator, poses for a photo April 23, 2021, at Rinard Orchid Greenhouse. LeBlanc came to the greenhouse in 1993 as a part-time curator and became full-time in 2014, when the greenhouse opened to the public. RYLAN CAPPER, DN

This was just one example of how hardworking and badass Cheryl is.” Coffman said she is grateful to work alongside someone close to her family, as LeBlanc and her husband, Dave, knew her father. “Cheryl is one of the best people that I know, and she has clever humor and a big heart,” Coffman said. “It’s cool that Cheryl can mentor me in the way that Dave did for my dad.” Outside of work, LeBlanc’s love for plants continues at her home, where she has a small vegetable garden for her own “farm-to-table lifestyle.” LeBlanc’s outdoor perennial garden includes orchids and other plant species that encourage wildlife, birds and pollinators to visit. “As a plant ecologist, nature education and plant ecology is my passion,” LeBlanc said. “I am fortunate to be able to have a way to share that love through the most interesting group of plants — the tropical orchids.” Contact Grace Duerksen with comments at gvduerksen@bsu.edu or on Twitter @gracie_duerk.

There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about. – Margaret J. Wheatley –

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Generation Abs traction If we try too hard to google the answers for our lives, we miss out on the process it takes to get there.

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Life isn’t like Google. It’s an entire journey where you don’t get your answers until later down the line — if you get answers at all.”

Elissa Maudlin is a sophomore journalism news major and writes “Abstraction” for The Daily News. Her Elissa views do not Maudlin necessarily Interim Opinion Editor, reflect those of the newspaper. “Abstraction” I am a part of Generation Z, the generation most renowned for having advanced technology and the internet at our fingertips our entire lives. We are the generation that received the tools earlier generations worked hard to create. To some, we are the lucky ones who can get anything we want with the click of a button. I’ve lived with this mentality all of my life. I’ve typed numerous search phrases into Google to answer my most obscure questions and watched more YouTube videos than I can count. My screen time ranges from seven to eight hours a day, and I take pride in being part of our world’s future, not falling behind and reminiscing about its past. Yet, I can’t help but feel like this internet era is hurting us and not in the way previous generations sometimes soapbox us about. The internet gives us a direct outlet for one of our biggest problems — our own impatience. When we can get the world’s answers with the click of a mouse, it’s hard to not expect

the rest of our lives to follow suit with this quickness. It’s hard to not want all of our problems solved in a minute’s notice, our identities and life paths figured out in a week. The problem is life doesn’t work this way. Life isn’t like Google. It’s an entire journey where you don’t get your answers until later down the line — if you get answers at all. Life’s processes are often very slow. Giving birth to a child, finding your soulmate, getting a high-paying job, etc. all feel like centuries because that’s the way life works. One of the most tiring life processes is finding your passion and what you’re meant to do in the world. Most college freshmen don’t wake up knowing exactly what their purpose is, and, for some people, that doesn’t change much as a college senior. The process is tedious and exhausting, with dead ends and plot twists at every corner, and, no matter how hard people try, it doesn’t go any faster — that’s not the way finding your passion works. If big life processes take time, people should be willing to journey through them and explore themselves in the meantime, right? Yet, that’s not at all what I see from myself and others around my age. I see people rush to find their soulmates and hate themselves if they aren’t married at 22. I see students put themselves through debilitating stress if they don’t have their career plan mapped out after college. I see people run

circles around themselves for things they cannot control, the things life unfolds naturally when the time is right. The fact that we’d google all the spoilers to our life rather than experience them maybe isn’t something exclusive to just Generation Z — perhaps, we are just a byproduct of the same need for control previous generations felt as well. Technology is a tool civilizations have used for centuries to improve society — at least, that’s what many history classes drilled into my brain growing up. Humans created the internet, which fixed our problem of things being slow and filled our need for fastpaced lives. Our impatience was already there from that first technological invention, and we are just the generation that serves as proof of it. For myself, this has been the monster I’ve had to face multiple times in my life and continue to face as I get older. My own impatience impacts the way I live my life and makes me feel like I’m not actually enjoying it at times. I’m so worried about figuring everything out that I don’t stop and smell the roses. I’m too focused on climbing the mountain ahead of me that I don’t see the small pit stop next to that mountain with water and food I could enjoy. If all I ever do is climb mountains and search for the next ones, I’ll climb the rest of my life and never stop — that’s terrifying to me. The whole point

of climbing a mountain is to conquer it, but the secret no one tells you is that there will always be another one. If you never stop and rest, you’ll climb forever. We have created a world with our bare hands that doesn’t adhere to the basic principles of living. Living takes time, things come slowly and revelations occur at a snail’s pace. This directly conflicts with the digital world we created, which has trained us to expect answers in seconds. When we want the answer so quickly, we miss out on the journey it takes to get to the answer. Part of what makes life so wonderful is the learning that comes with it, the funny moments that surprise you and the curveballs that shock you. We miss out on all of that if we skip the process. The truth is maybe we are all a part of what I like to call Generation Google, a group of people who feel like they’re falling behind and want to know where they’re heading before they take the first step — people who willingly sacrifice the journey just to get to the answer. If you’re a part of Generation Google, you are so worried you aren’t doing life right that life passes right by you before you even notice. I am a part of Generation Google, but I’m tired of skipping out on the process and needing all the answers. I just want to enjoy my life and actually live. Contact Elissa Maudlin with comments at ejmaudlin@bsu.edu or on Twitter @ejmaudlin.

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Ball State University Class of 2021 Graduates

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Alexis L Adams, BUP Lauren E Afendis, BARCH Joel Aguilera, MUR Carlos J Alanis, BARCH Brant E Anderson, BLA Alexander K Angle, BS Batul Ather, BUP Daniel A Azoulay Grinspan, BUP Justin Michael Baker, BUP Mia Lynn Baker, BLA Joshua S Becker, BS Zachary Andrew Benge, MAR Patrick Kelly Bentz, BS Clayton Lane Berrisford, BS Alexandria Victoria Biederstedt, BARCH Mark William Bila, BARCH Sarah G Bisch, BLA Matthew Alexander Brady, BS Nicholas Lee Brandon, BS Devin T Bridget, BS Gareth O Brouwer, BS Ella M Brunner, BS Ross H Burgan, BARCH Phillip F Burgess, BARCH Joshua Nicholas Cannaday, MAR Hayden T Castor, BS Cole A Cochard, BLA Lauren Renee Cole, MS David N Conley, MAR Blaine Steven Cora, BARCH Klaudia Cox, BS Ashley E Cummings, BS Joanna Daniyam, MAR Kayla Gale Davidson, BLA Aaron James Davis, BS Ross A DeBonis, BS Natalee Adrena DeJohnette, MUR Torey E Dunn, BS Jenna M Effinger, BS Samuel B Ellis, BS Drew R Fairchild, MAR Allexis J Fender, BS Thomas J Ferrara, BLA Austin Thomas Fest, BS Kent Freeman, MLA Emily Y Garcia, BARCH Logan R Gemmill, BARCH Jenny Gercilus, BARCH Quentin Andrew Morrison Gilliatte, BS Sarah K Gloeckner, BARCH Anabela N Godinho, BARCH Sandra N Gofton, BARCH Benjamin Thomas Grayson, BARCH

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Kurt Edward Green, MAR Madeleine Mara Haigh, BS Christopher D Hamlin, BARCH Courtney Renee Helmlinger, BLA Brandon J Helpling, BS Brant A Hile, BLA Chase S Holloway, BARCH Julie Hong, MAR Emily Ann Hower, BARCH Hannah Nicole Hubble, BARCH Cory L Huffman, BS Kenzie F Hughes, BUP Jacob P Ihrie, MUR Mitchell David Isenhart, BARCH Chase Andrew Lawrence Jackson, BARCH Alexander S Janke, BUP Meghan Rebecca Jennings, MUR Janee Latrice Johnson, BUP Kendall DEJ Johnson, BS Alexander Maximilian, Jolly, BARCH Ethan T Jones, BARCH Treasure A Journey, BS Jacob B Katchur, BARCH Hau Khup, BARCH Nicholas A Kiefer, BARCH Ashley R Kincaid, BS MacKenzie Paige Kirk, BARCH Alvin D Laguerre, BARCH Tanner A Lamkin, BARCH Jacob A Landini, BARCH Sabrina A Lasley, BARCH Esteban P Leguizamo, BUP Marie Rose Lindahl, BS Payton M Linkogle, BS Erin J Lyday, BS Jacob S Maple, BLA Joshua D March, BARCH Megan Lee Marihugh, BS David J Mata, BARCH Joseph Emerson Mattick, BS Elise K Mcqueen, BS Cameron A McSorley, BLA Richard Thomas Meagher, BLA Ariel L Meece, BS Nathan Ross Midtgard, BS Jeffrey Miller, MAR Jon Bradford Miller, BS Conner L Million, BARCH Brianna M Minnich, BARCH Artiss Mitchell, BLA Maria L Moore, BARCH Eleanor Louise Morinville, BARCH Levi J Morrison, BS Kiya E Mullins, MUR Cooper H Nichols, BS Luis Olguin, BARCH

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Ronald Jeffrey Olney, BARCH Kelsey M Park, BS Micah T Partlow, BS Josh W Pearson, MAR Eric M Peters, BARCH Victor Anh Pham, BARCH Malequi Simon Picazo, BARCH Alexander S Pormen, MUR Tanner J Prewitt, BLA Adycin J Rager, BS Brittanie S Redd, MUR Paynter J Rhed, BS Bryce A Riggs, BS Jared C Ripley, BS Zachary E Rooker, MAR Hannah E Schuler, BS Jacob Senne, BLA Jackson D Seward, BARCH Colten H Showalter, BS Mia L Simmons, BLA Noah Ellis Smith, BARCH Stephen Edward Smith-Guitard, BARCH Yogen M Solanki, BARCH Carter Michael Solivan, BUP Madison S Spangler, BUP John Noble Spencer, BS Samantha Nicole Stapleton, BS Kurt R Stegemiller, BLA Sonja A Storz, BARCH Michael P Sturgeon, BARCH Ethan M Talbot, MAR Ross D Tepe, MUR Jacob Dylan Thayer, BS Michael Eric Timberlake, MAR Cayla M Titus, BARCH Kirsten Ann Toole, BLA Breanna E Vernon, BARCH Trenton L Walker, MAR Lauren Taylor Wallace, BARCH Jeremiah A Waltz, BS Luke Parker Weaver, BS Alexander Thomas Wehner, BS Nicholas Jensen Wesley, MAR Andrea Payton Wesson, BARCH Bradley G Whicker, BS Jacob M White, BARCH Brittany Williams, MAR Isaac J Wilson, BS Troy Alan Worsley, BS Weilun Xia, MLA Di Yang MLA Erica S Young, BARCH Erica Zhang, MS Ning Zou, MLA

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Kimberly Janet Ackerman, MS Elizabeth K Adams, BS Alexandra Tennille Alwardt, BSW Daniel C Anderson, BS Allyson Brianna Arnett, BS Maria Nicole Bartanen, MS Sarita Marie Barthuly, BSW Emily N Bastian, BS Blake D Bauman, BS Darian Paige Baumann, MS Riley Aline Bayer, BS Kara Eileen Beitler, BS Grace Elyssa Belangee, BS David R Bell, MA Riley Ciriello Benedict, BS Jamie Taylor Bennett, BSW Brandon A Benning, BS Katelin Nicole Berebitsky, BS Blaike Morgan Berry, BS Bailey Regan Bickel, BSW Micah N Bickford, BS Antoinette Birge, MA Lindsey Black, BS Desirae N Bledsoe, BS Shawna Blevins, BSW Amy Rosanne Boesen, BS Bryce E Bonin, BS Joshua Jordan Borges, BS Jordan Bostick, MA Erin J Bowers, AUD Sara M Bowling, BSW Samantha Lyn Bowser, MA Brianna Latrice Bradley, BS Sarah N Brandt, BS Kiersten N Brannon, BS Vanessa Irene Brickett, BA Allison Brockley, MS Cara Elaine Brockman, BS Eldon Brough, MA Avery Elizabeth Brown, BS Jack R Browne, BS Erica Rose Bryant, BS Olivia R Budzinski, BA Jenna Nicole Buntin, BSW Emily E Burke, BS Amani Burton, MA Samantha J Byer, BS Taylor G Byerly, BS Audrey Diane Cain, BS Brianna L Caldwell, BS Avery Madeline Campbell, BS Christy L Carson, BS Grace Elaine Cebalt, AUD Grace Margaret Chavez, BS Sarah Jean Ciosek, MS

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Mackenzie Ann Clark, BS Matthew R Clark, BS Trinity L Cline-Smith, BS Ryan M Cloud, MS Gabriel Redford Cochard, BS Zoe Elizabeth Cochran, BS Cecilia T Collins, BS Alexis Noelle Conjelko, BS Isabella S Cook, BSW Shannon Nicole Cook, MS Emma Caroline Cooley, BS Kelsie Brantton Coomer ,BS Chloe V Coons, BS Emma Grace Corwin, BS Adrianna Kate Cottrill, BS Brianna Lauren Barrett Cover, MS Kaira Joy Crenshaw, BS Chase Lynn Curry, BS Matthew Christopher Curtner, BSW Korryn Janae Davidson, BS Thomas A Davidson, BS Adam B Davis, BS Alexander Jeffery Davis, MA Antwan Michael Davis, MA Cailee L Davis, BS Kevin DaShawn Davis, BS Jessica Faith De Young, BS Savannah L Dean, BS Chrislynn C Degraffenreid, BSW Sydney Rae DeJonge, MS Quincy Jo DeKemper, MA Kyle D Delph, BS Abby Jo Denham, BS Nicole Meredith Dubicki, BS Calenia Dumas, BSW Nicole E Durben, BS Alexandra A Durbin, BS Aric Dyer, BS Jeffrey Wayne Eastes, BS Trisha Elena Eby, MS Anya Therese Eicher, MS Alexander J Eisenmenger, BS Rylee Jean Ellett, BS Jeremy Donald Emerson, BSW Elyse B Engelhart, BA Morgan C Farnham, BS Mark Ocean Feliciano, BS Aidan Michael Finigan, BS Jessica Lynn Flowers, BSW Madeline Elizabeth Folz, MS Erin E Fosnaugh, BS Kurt Andrew Fouts, BS Emma Marie Frantz, BS Danica Charlene Fultz, BSW Madison Funk, MS Taylor Marie Gabler, MA Taylor Marie Gabler, MS

Alexis K Gall, BS Andrea Garcia, BS Andrew D Garcia, BS Thalia Mercedes Garcia, BS Jazmine Ariel Garrett, BS Grace A Gavigan, BS Samantha A Gelhaus, BS Abigail Lynn Gibson, BSW Tyler Jay Gibson, BS Abigail Noelle Girod, MA Amy Nichole Golden, MS Rebecca M Gomez, BS Kara L Gonnella, BS Kayla M Gonnella, BS Corinna J Good, BS Madison S Good, BS William Dean Gorsuch, BS Kristen R Gower, BS Madison M Grabowski, BS Ashtyn Lea Graham, MS Zachary Greiner, MA Henry C Grenda, BS Megan E Grimm, BSW Maria Lynn Gross, AUD Jacob A Guerrieri, BS Caylee Ann Guy, BS Tiffany Nicole Haffey, BS Madison N Hagerty, BS Jonah Christian Haley ,BS Lauren Ashley Hamil, BS Madelyn Elizabeth Hamp, BS Keyara A Hampton, BS Kaitlyn Susanne Hansen, BS Taylor Caroline Harman, MS Gabrielle Louise Harris, BSW Sara A Harris, BS Shayla Nicole Harris, BSW Bryttany Allyson Elizabeth Harrison, MS Cameron D Harrison, BS Gillian A. Harrison, MA Bailey Marie Hartman, BS Jessica R Harvey, AUD Thomas J Hayes, BS Ciana A Heaston, MA Claudia J Heitkamp, BS Katie L Helgason, BS Allison R Henry, BSW Brandon Scott Henry, MA Kaylie Leann Henson, BSW Carinah N Herrero, BS Kamron M Herrington, BS Levi Christopher Hicks, BS Megan M Hildebrandt, AUD Kristy Ann Hill, MS Ethan Alexander Hirt, BS Ruth Mary Hodorowicz, BS

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FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY: CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES! Emily Armstrong, Nicholas Fischer, Matthew Fisher, Gwyneth Harris, Kallie Hunchman, Robin Johnson, Brooke Kertai, Felicia Konrad, Arianna Method, Allison Norman, Cassandra Peters, Jacob Petro, Joel Sharp, Anna Sorensen, MaryAnne Swartz, Cecilia Szmutko, Morgan Trent

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2021 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

GRADUATES! Bachelor’s Degrees: Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Teaching Education in Mathematics. Master’s Degrees: Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Foundational Mathematics Teaching in the Community College, Statistics.

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Congrats, Grads!

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Gabriella AGUIRRE

CONGRATULATIONS TO AAL SENIORS!

We are proud of you accomplishments over the past few years. Each of you has made important contributions to our Lab. We look forward to seeing you succeed in your careers beyond BSU!

Your family is so proud of you. The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.

The Applied Anthropology LaboratoriesImage: Department of Anthropology

Lindsay Ashcraft Lindsay, Congratulations on earning your Bachelors Degree and graduating! We are so proud of you for working so hard toward this accomplishment. And we are very excited about watching you grow into the future. It is so bright!

Love, Mom and Dad

Madeline Backs Madeline, words can’t begin to express how proud we are of you. Through challenges, and the craziest year ever, you continued to shine. You showed exceptional leadership as an RA, and worked hard for TWO degrees. We can’t wait to watch you fly! All our love, Mom and Dad

Nathan Beaty

Yo! The day has arrived — emancipation from some of your education! Hoping you make a little history as you work for the sake of communicating meaningful history.

Cory Balkenbusch Love, Mom and Dad (aka Jennifer and Skip)

Elizabeth Becker

Dear Liz, Your father and I are so very proud of you!! Your determination and and perseverance has been an inspiration to us. You will accomplish anything you want. We love you to the moon and back, Mom and Dad

College grad?! WOW!!! You have spent your entire life preparing for this moment. Be brave, take risks, but always be true to yourself. Leave a wake of kindness and compassion, and change the world for the better. I am so proud of you, son. You are my hero!!!

Love, Dad

Ashley Bellamy Congratulations, Ashley! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments! We love you so much! Love Mom, Dad, Danielle and Nana

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Joshua Bennett

Congratulations on your accomplishment. This is just finishing one chapter of your life to start the next exciting one. Keep working hard and enjoying xalife. We are so very proud of you each and every day.

Son, words can't describe the pride, joy and honor I feel as your mother. It's been a blessing to watch you mature, find your passion and now minister to others! I'm excited for the next chapter of your life. Keep smiling, creating, laughing and trusting the Lord.

We love you with all our hearts, Mom, Dad & Sister

Madelyn Bitterling To our amazing daughter: You make us so proud. You are beautiful inside and out. Your since of purpose, drive, & spirit is an amazing gift that makes this world and all of us better. Congratulations on the amazing accomplishment of graduating Summa Cum Laude!

Love, Mom, Dad, & family!

Aleana BRANIGAN Aleana, you have made us all so very proud. You have easily followed the path that has been laid out for you. It is now your time to dictate your future! The future is yours to mold as you like.

Joshua 1:9

Congratulations, Mariah! We are so proud of you! You have made great accomplishments at Ball State and we can’t wait to see what you do at Pace Law School! Continue to follow your heart, pursue your dreams, and stand up for what you believe. Love, Mom, Dan, & Lea

Mariah Bowman MICHAEL BREWER Words can’t even begin to describe how proud we are of you and your accomplishments! You are kind, considerate, funny, your work ethic is amazing and we know you will be very successful in everything you set out to do! Go getum!!

Love, The Branigan Brand

LOVE, DAD, MOM AND LAUREN

Allison

Channing Bugbee

Allison, we are so proud of you and excited about your future! Love you!

No words can express how proud we are of you! You’ve worked so hard and stayed positive, you are truly amazing. We know that you will be the best BCBA!! Always dream big and never forget that God is with you every step of the way!

Love, Matt, Mom and Andy

Love, Mom and Dad

BROWN

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Chava Bunes Mazel Tov, Chava! You worked so hard, achieved so much, and had such great experiences working toward your goals! We’re so very proud of the wonderful person you are. You’re going to make many kids’ lives better. Keep following your dreams!

Phillip Burgess At some point, you owned your education and set sight on your end-game. We admire that no one could outwork you. We wonder at your confidence. We thank God for His hand on your life. We pray that you will always be guided by Him, who can order your steps.

All our love, Mom, Dad, Rivkah, Bubbe, and Auntie Marilyn

SAMANTHA CAMPANIELLO We are so proud of you and your accomplishments! The world is yours! Every single day of your life, you’ve worked so hard to accomplish all the things you’ve wanted. Fly high baby girl. Keep making your impact and making the world a better place! LOVE YOU! MOM, DAD, VINNIE, & GRANDPA

— Mom & Dad

Samantha Campaniello SAMMIE, The teaching profession is about to acquire an amazing Ball State Graduate... Samantha Campaniello! Congratulations, all the very best!! Love you, Jean

Jazmin F. Ceja

MARCOS CARRANZA

To our amazing daughter: We are always proud of you and today you have proven that success comes through hard work. We can’t wait to see what the rest of your life holds. Congrats on your Masters!!

We are so excited and proud for you as you move into the next chapter of your life. Best wishes for continued success and failure as failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.

Adelante Hija, tu puedes lograr lo que te propongas! — Mom and Dad

Love, Mom, Dad, Elena, Maria and Julio

Janessa Chesnic I guess your days of teaching Barbie dolls and stuffed animals are gone. Now you get to teach little humans, and they are so lucky to have you! Congratulations on achieving your dreams! I’m so proud of you Janessa!

Love, Mom

Adam Christianson Adam, we love watching you FLY! You are hard-working and kind, determined yet thoughtful, competitive yet humble. May your dreams take you to the corners of your smiles, and to the most special places your heart has ever known. We LOVE you and are PROUD of you always! — Mom and Dad

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Emma Cieslik Congratulations Emma on your bachelor degrees: Public History and Biology, and your minors in Anthropology and Spanish! We are so proud for you to celebrate four years of dedication at Ball State University. Your future is bright, go after your dreams! — All our love, Mom, Dad & Jillian

Every triumph you knew made you a little more confident. Every heart that loved you and that you loved in return has shaped and molded you and created for you a place in this world that no one else could ever fill. Your family is very proud of you! Congratulations!

Olivia Clark

— Rhonda Clark

I’m a proud Big Sis and enjoy bragging about you. I admire and love you so very much. You are the greatest version of us.

Ja’Lah

CLEVELAND CONGRATULATIONS,

JA'LAH CLEVELAND Your family is exceptionally proud of all your accomplishments. We love you and pray you continue striving for greatness. You're the best and we're forever rooting for you. Love Dad, Granny and Poppa

Nathan Conley Congratulations, Nathan! I am so incredibly proud of you and so happy to have been the one standing by your side for the last two years as you worked toward this accomplishment. Can’t wait to be by your side for all the years afterwards. You did it!

Love, Noelle

Ja’Lah cleveland Where do I start? Mommy is so proud of the young lady you have become Ja’Lah and of your accomplishment. Sky is the limit… continue to follow your dreams. Don’t stop to you reach all of your goals. I’m so excited for you! Love You So Much, Mommy Hug & Kisses!

Ja’lah Cleveland Ja'lah, congratulations, you did it! I just wanted you to know that I'm so proud of the young woman that you have become, there where some ups and downs, but God... from this point on the sky is the limit... remember always keep God at head of everything in life, Auntie Yvette

Kaira Crenshaw Congrats Kaira, you make our family so proud of all you have accomplished. Well done! Grand Ma Anita, and Khari I am so proud of you, Kaira Joy! You are my rising star. May God continue to illuminate your path as you enter into this next chapter. Love, Mom

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Abe Dant

Congratulations, Jes! With determination and perseverance, you made it! You are brilliant, able and ambitious, and we can’t wait to see your next accomplishment. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you imagined! Fly high!

Abe, Congratulations! We are so proud of you. We can’t wait to see where God leads you.

Love you, Roxanne and Phil

With love, your loving family

JES DARLING

Kevin D.

Jes Darling

DAVIS

Jes, with determination and perseverance you made it! You are brilliant, able and ambitious. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you imagined! We love you and can’t wait to see your next accomplishments!

Congratulations! We are so proud of your accomplishments. This is a day to celebrate and rejoice! Wishing you the best as you continue your journey through life. May God be the Glory! Love Always: Antwone, LaToshia, Cayla, and Alanah

From your family

Danielle Deardorff

RavenDelph Dearest Raven, We are so proud of your hard work and commitment to excellence. You have achieved this, while working full time, moving, changing positions and Covid! You believed you could, SO YOU DID. Hats off to you, our treasure.

Congrats to Danielle Noelle Arielle Lilo Crash. Ellen, Grace, John, Caleb and I are so very proud. Chemistry degrees are more fun with EtOH. Chirp, Chirp!

Raven Delph "If you have a job you love, you'll never work a day in your life." You have certainly found a job you love! We couldn’t be happier for you, or prouder of you! We hope, that in life, you recieve the same amount of love and support that you give!

Happy graduation, grandaughter! We love you much, Papaw & Ama

I couldn’t be more proud of you ELLIOTT! Hard work, motivation, drive, and effort… all with a SMILE. Now just choose the direction… Love, MOM YOU have brains in your head. YOU have feet in your shoes. YOU can steer yourself in ANY direction YOU Choose!

ELLIOTT DEROSE

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Nicole Durben

ryan dorgan I cannot express how proud I am of you. Your journey has been amazing to watch. You are so strong and talented and the world now is open to you. Dream big and push the fears away. You have everything you need to make your life’s goals happen.

Nicole , congratulations on your college graduation! You truly are an inspiration! We wish you continued success with your Master’s program. Your hard work, determination, and positive attitude will continue to help you succeed in the future. We are so proud of you!

love, Mom

Love Mom, Dad, Courtney and Bentley

Jolee Edge

BRANDEN DWYER

You are our hero! We are so proud of what you have accomplished and know that you will do amazing things! Congratulations! We love you so much.

You should be so proud of everything you have accomplished these last four years. It is such a joy and honor having you as a son and watching you grow into a beautiful, confident, and accomplished young man. Keep on following your dreams and live life with joy!

Love, Tim, Mom, Aysia, and Tink

Love, your family!

KEITH ELLIOT I am so proud of you! Your accomplishments, your sense of purpose and your attitude of life impresses me every day. Congratulations on your latest accomplishment of graduating from grad school. I wish all the best life has to offer and then some. Love, Mom!

Jeremy Emerson Your Mom and I are

very proud of you. We know you will do well in your new job. Good luck. We love you.

Bethany Elmore B, you built our family from the ground up. You’ve recruited us, taught us, and inspired us. We are so grateful for you! We can’t wait to see what you do in life. Thanks for leaving us your legacy to continue. We are proud of you!

From, Hot Mess Express

Colin Ensalaco We love you, Colin and we are so proud of all that you have accomplished!! We can’t wait to see what is in store for your future! Happy Graduation! Love, Mom, Dad, & Kathleen

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Michael Evans

Congratulations on your graduation. We are so proud of your academic and athletic accomplishments, your hard work and perseverance has contributed to your success. We look forward to all that the future holds.

Congratulations on your BFA degree! Your drive and talent is taking you to new adventures, and we can’t wait to watch.

Love, your Louisville fanbase, Mom, Dad, Sharon, Noel, Debbie, Brian, Ashley, Hudson, and Gene

Love, Mom, Dad, Ashley, Zach, Alison, Alyssa, and AJ

ABBY FERENCZY

Tanner Fetz

Grace Foster

Congratulations, Tanner, you are finally done! It is time to get your s*#t together! We are so proud of you and love you so much!!!

Grace, We are sooo proud of you and your accomplishments. A BSW and MSW in four years, WOW! God has big plans for you.

Kelly & Gina Patire-Onan

Emily GADZIOLA Emily, we are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. We love you and can’t wait to see what your future holds. ~ Mom, Dad, Ryan and Addie

India

GARNER

India, Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey. You’re an amazing young lady, and we are so very proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad and Mario

Love you, Mom, Dad, and Jacob

Carmen Garay

Warmest congratulations on achieving your welldeserved success and best wishes on your great milestone and next adventure. Proud to share in the excitement of your graduation day . Wishing you great success with all your dreams and career. With love and pride today and always: Love, Mom and Dad

Nathan Gidley “God does not give you what you can handle. God helps you handle what you are given.” We are so proud of you! We hope you’ll continue to dream big and that your worries will be small. We love you! Mom, Dad, and Evan

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Sandra Gofton Sandra, you have flourished since the day we dropped you off. You should be very proud of all of the hard work you put in and of everything you have accomplished. We love you, Dad, Mom & Natalie

Kelsi Goshinsky When I think of one word for you, it is INCREDIBLE. I remember your class wish wall, where you wished to be able to read, as your classmates wished for a Disney trip. Well, that wish became more than true. Your academic achievements have been INCREDIBLE!

Love, Mom

Kelsi Goshinsky Ever since you started school we knew you’d have Chemistry with this degree. It’s ironic how it feels like just yesterday we were bonding over O-Chem, and now you’re becoming a reaction product all on your own! We are so proud of you!

Love, Kasi & Forrest

Kelsi Goshinsky As we approach graduation day, I just want you to know how proud I am of you! There are big things coming for you and I am so happy I get to be there watching it all unfold! I love you so much! Congratulations, Sweetie!

— Kelly Patire

Jaylyn

GRAHAM

My greatest accomplishment! You did it! Our little 6-pound, 2-ounce baby boy is a college graduate! God is good! Make sure He is with you at all times. Words cannot express how proud you make us. This moment means a lot to so many, our statistical improbability.

Nikki Graham Nikki, I could not be any prouder of everything you’ve accomplished and your commitment to being top of your class. I love you very much and can’t wait to continue this journey with you into grad school and beyond!! CONGRATS, MATT

Alisa Gray

Congratulations on closing this chapter in your life, and may you accomplish all that your heart desires in the next chapter. You are strong, determined, and dedicated in all that you do. We are proud of you! Good Luck Baby Girl!

Love, Dad Mom & Grant

Sophia Greenwood

Congratulations, Sophia! We are so proud of you on this big day and are so excited for what God has planned in your future! Thanks for being such a wonderful daughter and a “Sweetie.” Love you, Mom and Dad

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Seth Hart

JONAH HALEY To our independent, funny, stoic son: We are so proud of you! If anyone can persist during these extraordinary times, it is you. We send you into the world with our forever love.

Words can’t describe how proud you make me. You’ve accomplished so much, and I am so excited to watch as you accomplish even bigger and better things. Congratulations, handsome!

“Hold your head up high and plunge forward.” - Izuku Midoriya

Love, Zoey

Lots of love, Mom, Dad, and Madelyn

Cayla Harter Congratulations, Cayla Harter! We are so proud of you. We can’t wait to see the endless possibilities your future holds. Chirp-Chirp!

Love Always,

Dad, Mom, Delani and Lucy

DEBBIE

HAYES We are all very proud. You are an amazing woman that makes the world a happier place for everyone that knows you. Your wisdom and compassion will lead to success in anything you choose to do.

LOVE, MOM & DAD

Thomas

HAYES

We are all very proud of the man you have become. Your hard work, dedication and compassion will make you successful in anything you choose to do. You make the world a better place for all that know you.

Brandon Henry I’m so proud of you, Sweet B! You amaze me everyday with your drive, your focus, your strength, and your determination to conquer every goal you set for yourself. Congratulations, baby! You did it!

I love you! -M

Love, Mom & Dad

Carinah Nylah Aguas Herrero Congratulations, Carinah on your outstanding achievement our dear Apo! Looking back, we always knew you’d go on to amazing things. Wishing you the best in the wonderful career you have chosen.

Love, Tatay and Nanay

To our dear Granddaughter,

Carinah Nylah Aguas Herrero

The whole world is in front of you. Never forget this moment. Never forget how much we love you. Congratulations on your graduation from college. Love, Grandma and Grandpa (Las Vegas)

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Carinah Nylah Aguas Herrero

Carinah Herrero

Congratulations on graduating college, (Ate) Bundat! We’re so proud of you, and we are extremely excited to see you continue expanding on your journey and growing even more into an amazing person. We love and miss you with all our hearts. Love, Ninang Jen, Ninong Edwin, Tete, Ica, & EJ

To our beautiful daughter and sister: It’s beyond words to express how very proud we are of you. All the hard work you put into this journey to see you blossom into a successful, mature young leader that your friends and family truly admire. Love: Dad, Mom, Joshua, Christian, & Jordan

Carinah Nylah Aguas Herrero

Congratulations, Carinah on your outstanding achievement our dear Apo! Looking back, we always knew you’d go on to amazing things. Wishing you the best in the wonderful career you have chosen.

So proud of you, Carinah! Congratulations and keep achieving your goals! Accept your GREATNESS!

Love, Tatay and Nanay

JESSICA HERRLIN CONGRATULATIONS, JESS! We are SO proud of you! You have made it happen through school, full-time work and raising two beautiful, little boys. This has been the most challenging of your life, and you have succeeded with love, grace & beauty. We love you so much! Mama & Papa

Isabelle Horn It seems like just yesterday we visited Ball State and you knew immediately that was where you belonged. You have soared above all challenges and achieved your goals. We are very proud of you for all you have done and excited for what is to come.

Love, mom and dad

Love, Ninong RC

ABIGAIL

HINES Congratulations, Abby! You are amazing and we are very proud of who you are and what you’ve accomplished during your time at Ball State. Now, go Ramble on! WE LOVE YOU, MOM & DAD

Destini Hutchison Congratulations to my beautiful daughter Destini! You have surpassed every dream I ever had for you. After a long journey, your hard work has paid off! I can’t wait to see what great things you do next. The sky is the limit! I am so proud of you!

Love, Mom

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Destini Hutchison Congratulations, Destini! You have worked hard to achieve this goal. Embrace life with passion, seek all the beauty this world offers. Keep God first! Build your foundation with Jesus and just know all you aspire to do and become will manifest! Trust in God.

Congratulations, Ted Irwin! Ted’s commitment to the Project and the youth of Carroll County as a member of the Board has been invaluable to our success. His organizational ability and his efforts to obtain funding through grants is greatly appreciated.

— Your Grandmother, Anyeta Isom From The Community Youth Project | Flora, Indiana

TED IRWIN Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome. We are so proud of you. We love you, Mom and Scott

Taylor Jenkins Taylor, Congratulations on your well deserved success. You have worked so hard and now look at your accomplishments! I’m sure today will be only the first of many proud, successful moments for you! Love always, Dad, Mom, Dakota, and Piper

Joel Johnson Your family — mother, grandparents, and brothers — couldn’t be more delighted in your perseverance, hard work, and accomplishments! With the Lord’s help, support of 21st Century Scholarship, friends and family, you achieved many goals with good purpose. We are thoughtful of your future, and through loving prayer hope the best for you!

TED IRWIN I’m so happy for you, Ted, and I’m so excited to see you graduate and walk across the stage. Your adventures are only just starting though and I can’t wait to be by your side on them.

LOVE YOU, ANTHONY

Sarah Jensen

We are so proud of you! Go out there and make all your dreams come true — we know you can! Love, Dad, Mom, Anna, Jack, Olive

BRAX TON JONES Way to go Braxton Jones! You are a Ball State Grad and we couldn’t be more proud of you. Go out and conquer the world! Treat life like it is an adventure, because it is! WE LOVE YOU AND AS ALWAYS MAKE GOOD CHOICES!

LOVE, MOM AND MIKE

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Nyjah Jones

Ethan Jones, Congratulations Ethan! You have continued to make me proud everyday of your journey to follow your dreams. Such a wonderful experience and the best is yet to come. Do everything you ever dreamed of! You are fabulous E!

Nyjah, look at you, beautiful! I’m so proud of the young woman that you have become! As you walk across that stage, continue to blaze trails and trail-blaze! Dream big! Great things are coming your way! Congratulations on your achievements! You did it!

Love you, Mom

Love, Your Mama, Tamela Jones

Erin KAIHARA

Erin, we are so proud of you! You’ve worked hard and deserve to be celebrated. The world is yours to discover and we want you to explore it all. We love you so much. XOXOXO, Mom, Dad and Rachel

Kirsten KENNEDY

Congratulations, Kirsten, on achieving your Master of Music degree! Your talents, hard work, dedication, and passion for music have shaped who you are today. Keep setting goals and reaching for the stars! Great things await your future!

Love you lots, Mom and Dad

Cameron Kuhn I’m so proud of the young man you have become.With your spirit, determination, and talent you will continue to reach your goals. You are amazing and a large part of my world. Congratulations, Cameron! Debra Kuhn

Shelby KEAN

We could not be more proud of your success. Soccer player/captain, SAAC President, COSA representative, leader on and off the field. The friends and memories will last forever. You’re a rock star! Shoot for the stars and land on the moon!!! Love, Mom, Dad, Brett, Scott and Bull

Abby Kiesling Congratulations, Abby! You did it! We are so very proud of you. The best is yet to come. Good job, little bee! With all our love, Mom, David, and Nicholas

Cameron Kuhn Congratulations Bub! It seems like you’ve grown up so fast. I miss the days when you were little, but it makes me happy to see you accomplish your dreams. Keep working hard and you’ll get there. I hope you know how proud I am of you. I love you, Dad

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YOU DID IT!!

Congratulations, Cameron.We are excited to see you transition into the next phase of life. No matter what life throws at you we are always here for you. We are very proud of you and love you so much. Love, Mom & Dad

CAMERON KUHN

Emilia Layne

Cameron Kuhn Congratulations, Cameron Kuhn! I’m so proud of you! Your determination and perseverance to pursue your passion is inspiring. You’ve reached this goal which will lead you to future accomplishments. Have faith in your future path. Live through kindness and authentic gratitude.

Love, Mimi Rene

Emilia Layne

Be proud! A semester in Morocco, VP of Arabic Club, KEEPING YOUR CAR ALIVE. All the challenges. Mom and I are so proud of you! Now for the rest of your life! Good luck!

My wish for you, my beautiful daughter, is to have a life full of love, laughs, and adventures! No matter how small or big, I want the blessings to be greater than the sadness! I wish that you experience the pride and happiness that you have given me!

—Love, Dad 2.0

— Love, Mom

Troy

LENHART Congratulations, Troy! We are all so very proud! You have worked so hard, always striving to better yourself academically, professionally, and personally, and look how far you have come! We look forward to sharing the next chapter of your professional life with you. I love you! Your loving wife, Heather

Schuyler Lewis Congratulations, Skye! Never doubted for a moment you would reach this milestone. You are incredible! The best daughter ever! I’m sure your Dad is looking down from Heaven and bursting with pride. Can’t wait to see the heights you will reach!

Love you to the moon and back, Mom

Summer Lennartz Congratulations, Summer, on earning your Masters in Applied Analysis in Autism. Your perseverance is admirable. I am so proud to be called your Mom. Your Dad/Popsters is looking down from heaven with pride and so much love in his heart for you. I love you.

From, Mom

Schuyler Lewis To our amazing niece: You have continued to make us proud each and everyday, and we always knew you would excel beyond the stars. Congratulations on completing your undergraduate studies. We look forward to sharing in your new beginnings after graduation!

Love Uncle Erie and Aunt Gayle

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Gillian Lieberman My darling, beautiful daughter Gillian,

Congratulations on your BFA! Your relentless and courageous pursuit of your dreams is awesome. You are the greatest joy in my life and I am eternally grateful to be your mama. Love you forever to the moon and back!

Mommy (ChaCha and Raven)

GILLIAN LIEBERMAN Congratulations! We are very happy to share in the excitement of your graduation day, and so very proud of you, too! We look forward to your next adventure.With love today and always. NANA AND POPPA

PAYTON LUSK

HUNTER LINE

Payton, Never be afraid of making mistakes or big success. We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! Congratulations and welcome to adulthood!

We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Remember to go after what you want and to stay humble along the way. We are so amazed at how smart, caring and wonderful you are everyday

-WE CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THE PLACES YOU GO!

Love, Mom, Dad, Kaylie, and your four-legged babies: Wrigley Ryne and Rizzo Bryant.

GO CUBS!

Jack Maalouf Congratulations, Jack! We are so proud of you and we look forward to seeing all that you will accomplish. You are an achiever and have made us all proud! Love, Mom and Dad

Your life is your story, and the adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential.We are so proud you, Jalynn, and your accomplishments! This is only the beginning. Love Always, Your #1 Fans:

Jacob Maple Words can not express how proud we are of you. You had a plan, stuck to it, and now look! A job and another set of plans ready to be done. We can not wait to see the incredible things you will do in the future. WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS!

Sophia Marino Congrats, Baby Girl! We couldn't be more proud of the beautiful, strong, funny, energetic, thoughtful and kind person that you have become! Your life is just beginning — embrace it with all the passion and enthusiasm you have! Get ready, World: HERE. SHE. COMES! Love: Mommy, Daddy, Nicky, Tony

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Sydney Martin

Congratulations to one amazing graduate! Three degrees in 3 years — how many can say that? What an achievement! We’re so proud of you. Finally, you’re living up to expectations! Tammara Marshall

Matthew MARSHALL Emily May Emily, know that we are proud of your accomplishments. We know you will have no problems entering the workforce and making the best of every opportunity that comes your way. You have always impressed us with your hard work and dedication.

Love, Mom and Matt!

Madison McCulloch

Sydney, we couldn’t be more proud of you! You’ve worked hard and soon your hard work and effort will pay off. Always walk with your head held high, continue to work diligently on your dreams. We love you, Mommy, McKenzie and KJ

To our amazing daughter: We are so incredibly proud of you. Your hard work, drive, and dedication to do your best has not gone unnoticed. Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, next stop grad school! We love you so much! Love, Mom & Dad

Madison McCulloch JUSTIN MCMILLER

Congratulations on your endeavors and achievements toward attaining your academic goals. Wishing you the best on your future.

We are so proud of you and the person you are! Your next adventures are going to be fantastic! We can’t wait to see what’s next!

Love, Nana & Papaw

Congratulations! Love, Dad and Mom

Olivia Meyers Congratulations on your graduation from Ball State!! With your continued hard work and dedication, we know you will continue to accomplish your dreams. We couldn’t be any prouder of your achievements and the young lady you have become. We love you!!

— Mom and Dad

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ISAAC MILLER

Isabelle Minnich We are proud of you! You have worked hard for this chapter of your life and this is just the beginning. Stand tall, be proud and enjoy this moment. Here comes the Sun!

Congratulations, Isaac! We are very proud of you. Hope all of your dreams come true.

Love,, Mom,, Rich, and your entire family

Love, Granma & Grandpa Miller

Hannah Moore

Hannah, you will forever be my beautiful, precious daughter! I’m so very proud of the independent, young woman you’ve become. Soon graduation and your wedding will take you to another exciting adventure. Enjoy life, laugh often, love fiercely, and Trust God in everything.

— Love you lots, Mom

Amanda Naaman Amanda, I am so proud of your hard work and accomplishments. Your strong work ethic and perseverance have brought you to this day. You have a blessed future ahead of you and so much to offer. From one BSU grad to another, congratulations! I love you!

— Mom

Hannah Rose

OGDEN Congratulations, Sunshine! We are very proud of you and excited about your grand adventure. We have loved you every day for 22 years. Stay fearlessly fierce! MOM AND DAD

Alyssa Muhvic

To our dearest, most determined, strong, creative, driven, fearless, creative, persevering, motivated, loyal, worthy, accomplished, joy and grace-filled Ball State Graduate. We love you and are so proud of the Teacher you have become! Stand in light and bask in the glow of the world that is yours to conquer!

Alexander

NAVA Years of dedication, countless hours of studying, endless nights spent putting together projects and presentations, and the day is finally here. This is when all of that preparation will pay off. This is when the future begins. Congratulations, son, we are proud of your Master’s degree achievement.

Love , Mom & Dad

Chelsea Ortiz Congratulations! We are so proud of you! We are impressed with your work ethic, your attitude and your determination to see it through. Continue to follow your dreams. We wish you all the best life has to offer! Love, Mom, Dad, Austin and Grandpa

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EMILY PARKER

Karissa (Kiki)

PALMER

Emily! From the beginning, you have been adorable, fun loving and adventurous. Among those and so many other character attributes we admire in you, we are thankful you have continued to rely on God’s strength. You have worked hard to love others well

To say we are proud of all your accomplishments is an understatement! Your determination and drive is truly inspirational. Thank you for serving in the Army National Guard. We praise you for your strength and success. Congratulations on your graduation!

Love: Your parents, Andy, Anne, Kristin & Jon

WE LOVE YOU! MOM AND DAD

Jacob Petro

Kenneth Patterson We are so proud of you, Kenny! You amaze us with your talent and hard work in all the things that you do. The world is better because you are in it. We love you!

We are proud of how you have excelled the past four years. Watching you find your passion has been wonderful. We wish you the best as you set your path for your next stage. Keep learning and never settle for less than your best.

— Mom and Dad

Love, Mom and Dad

Drew PIERCE

Mitchell

QUMSIEH

We are very proud of everything you have accomplished and the person you have become. We are excited to see what the future holds for you.

TO OUR AMAZING SON: You make us proud everyday. We love and are so impressed with your work ethic and your sense of purpose. Our world is better because you are in it. Congratulations.

Love, Mom, Dad & Marissa

From: Dad, Mom, & brothers

RHYAN RADABAUGH “ We are so proud of you! Thank

you for your contributions to the agency throughout the past few years. We cannot wait to see what you accomplish in the future!

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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WELL-DESERVED SUCCESS - The Mckinley Avenue Agency

Jaicie Reed Our Dear Jaicie: To say we’re proud of you would be an understatement. You’ve stayed focused, worked hard, and accomplished your goal. As you enter your next chapter, remember to follow your heart, and with God all things are possible. Congratulations on a job well done!

Love, Mom & Dad

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Tia Reyes To our incredible daughter Tia: We are especially proud of you achieving this important milestone of earning your Master’s Degree. You have always been very focused and driven to accomplish anything that you set out to do you have done what many parents hope for their children.

we love you

CaseyRobacker My Girl Casey, You have reached another milestone in life! We couldn’t be prouder! We have loved watching you these past four years develop into a beautiful, educated woman. This is YOUR time to FLY! Know you’ve got this! Congratulations on a job well done!

LIZ RIETH

FELICIDADES, ELIZABETH JEAN RIETH!!! We’re so proud of you Liz! Your creativity, intelligence and hard work have earned you this degree in journalism, Spanish and telecommunications. Your integrity, faith & resilience will serve you well in your career & in your role as Mrs. Jesse Lykins!

LOVE, MOM & DAD

Casey Robacker

Our Sweet Casey: Congratulations on an impressive journey these past four years. We’ve watched you grow into a strong independent young woman! You excelled at achieving your goals and we’re so excited to see you take that next big step. We’re very proud of ya!

Love Dad and Donna

Love Mom & “Mr.” Tim

Noelle Robinson

May you find strength from your challenges, joy from your accomplishments, and wisdom from your experience. And know that I'm here to support and love you through all of them! Your dad is smiling down on you beaming with pride. Congratulations! Love, Twizzle and your "PP" #ALL4CRJ #ALLWEGOT

Noelle Robinson

I am so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. Keep pushing towards your goals and I hope you have much success in everything that you do. With love, Ms.Oliver

NOELLE ROBINSON Dear Noelle, You have been a treasure to me since birth. Your laughter, warm and special charm in addition to your thoughtfulness and love to everyone is phenomenal. No words describe the pride that I have as you accomplish this milestone. I love you with all my heart.

LOVE, GRAMSEY

Julio Rodriguez Behind you, all your memories. Before you, all your dreams. Around you, all who love you. Within you, all you need. Happy Graduation to our favorite BSU Grad Student! With love and prayers, your Indiana Grandparents, Clyde and Sharon

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CONNOR SANBURN “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord.” Connor, we are so proud of you! And we’re excited to watch you thrive in what’s next in God‘s plan. You will continue to do amazing things, and we will be cheering you on!

LOVE, MOM AND DAD

Sydney

SHEEDY

Four years have flown by so quickly! We couldn’t be more proud of you and all of the accomplishments you have achieved! Your future is bright! We wish the best as you begin the next chapter in your journey!

All our love, #TheBradyBunch, (Mom and Kirk)

Jenny Shellabarger I am so incredibly proud of you and I am looking forward to watching you continue to your next chapter. I truly hope you will always find yourself as happy, creative, and full of ambition as you are today! Congratulations, Jenny! Ti amo sorella, Foof

RYAN SLACK

Congratulations, Ryan! The moment you have been working for has finally arrived! We know it wasn't easy but you kept going in spite of the challenges you faced. We could not be more proud of you! We wish you a future of bright tomorrows! Love from Dad and Mom

SOPHIA SENESE Congratulations, Sophia! We are so proud of the beautiful and caring woman you have become. We wish you all the best as you embark on the next journey of your life. May you have all your heart’s desires. We love you! Love always, Nonna and your Zias!

Sydney Sheedy

You are our sunshine and you have accomplished a lot in your life. Only you know what is to come, hard work and persistence makes your dreams come true. We love you as big as the sky! Grandpa and Grandma

SANTANA SHIPLEY From your friends in Sponsored Projects Administration: Congratulations on your hard won MA! Thank you for a wonderful two years, we are all super proud of you!

Gerald Smith Jr. Son, I am so proud of you. This has been a long and tedious process, but we pushed through and look at us now, on to the endeavor, and I will be beside you every step of the way. Your number one fan, your Mother. XOXOXO

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KAYLA SMITH

Chad Smith

Congratulations, Chad! You did it! We are all so proud of you. You will accomplish anything you put your mind to. We love you, always!

“ Congrats on this great

achievement! It’s been a joy to work with you at The McKinley Avenue Agency. We look forward to seeing where life takes you on this exciting journey forward!

“

- Mom, Dad, Casey, David & Grandpa

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WELL-DESERVED SUCCESS - The Mckinley Avenue Agency

Omari Smith

Omari Smith Omari, you are such a blessing to our family. You are a brilliant and ambitious young man. You will walk the glory road in your career path. Go forth and do great things. Follow your own path, find your own place and always be you. Love you!

Omari, all your hard work has led to this moment! May you seize every day you are given and make the most out of your talents, abilities, and knowledge. I’m so proud of you! Congratulations on your graduation!

Love, Pamela and Antoine

— Gramsey

Omari Smith

Audrey Stutsman We are so very proud of you! Through all the difficult and uncertain times, you stayed strong and never gave up. We can’t wait to see where all this hard work leads you. You deserve the best of what this life has to offer. Love, Mom and Dad

I am so proud of you son, and I wish I can shout it to the world. Your hard work and dedication is paying off and it brings me so much joy. Continue to strive and reach your goals. I’ll always have your back.

With love, from Mom

Cole Suiter Remember the day that you got accepted into your dream school? You were so excited! You worked so hard for this degree. Now take this great achievement and turn your dreams into your plans!

We love you! Dad, Mom, Ballard and Jasper

Noah, this is the beginning of a new and exciting journey for you. We are so proud of how you have handled the challenges and disappointments that these last four years have thrown at you. Your perseverance and attitude have gotten you through. Congratulations!! Love you! Mom, Dad and Ryan

Noah Swatscheno

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Chance Taylor

Kate Theurer We are so proud of you. You’re work ethic and attitude are inspiring. You have stayed strong through the hard times and finished what you started. Congratulations !! We wish you all the Best.

Chance, words cannot express how proud we are of you. Your years at BSU have went by so quickly. You have encountered some trials along the way but you have navigated this time in your life with wisdom, courage and grace far beyond your years.

Love, Mom and Dad

We love you! Congratulations!

KRISTIN

Genevieve Thibault

THOMAS

We are so very proud of you! The last four years has brought you many challenges - as well as many successes - and you’ve shown us all how resilient you are and how you are ready for the world. We love you!

Congratulations! Dad and I enjoy watching and guiding you through your life and school years; you worked so hard when Hurricane Katrina displaced and demanded so much of you. You let us love you to wholeness and then you took off like a bird. Treat others well. Go Soar!

Mom, Sophie and Lucy

TORI TREASH We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and perseverance in your quest to become a teacher! You went above and beyond our expectations. As you enter the next phase of your life, know that we will always be there for you.

Love you, Mom and Dad

Anasja Troutman

We are so proud of you, you have overcome every trial and tribulation that stood before you! You have literally hurdled through many of life’s obstacles. You will do great things in the future. May God bless you in the name of Jesus, Congratulations! We love you! From, The Family

You’ve ran your way through high school during some of the most challenging times of your life, you’ve ran yourself through college and got your degree, now It’s time to run your way through life with me baby! Let’s go have fun, Bambina! Congratulations, track star…no one like you.

Anasja Troutman

Jessilyn Tunny We are so proud of your determination and commitment to your future. It’s an amazing accomplishment to receive your master’s degree. You never let anyone or anything stand in the way of achieving your goals & it shows! We are so proud! Congratulations, Jessilyn! Love, Mom & Dad

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Ashley Vasquez To my amazing niece: You did it! You have worked so hard and I can’t even begin to describe how proud I am of you! Keep following your dreams because the world is yours! I love you so much, Your very proud Aunt Kim

Lauren

Wallace Congratulations, Lauren! Your family is extremely proud of you. You have developed into a fabulous young woman with huge professional potential, but we love watching your personal growth most of all. We see phenomenal experiences to come. With much love, Dad, Mom, Jocelyn and the whole family

Maya Watt Congratulation to our daughter/ sister, Maya Watt. We’re so proud of you. We wish you all life’s best. You sure are a God’s blessing to our family.We love you to pieces!!!!

Love, Dad, Mom, Desire’ & Zachary

Lindsey Williams

LINDSEY

Dearest granddaughter Lindsey, I am so very proud of you and excited that you have successfully pursued your education. Continue to go from good to great. With much love and immense pride.

~ Gram Diana

Caroline Walker We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished during your time at Ball State! Your dedication to not only your studies but your faith life inspires us. We can’t wait to see what plans God has for you!

Love, Mom and Dad

Patrick Ward Patrick, we are so impressed with your work ethic, your attitude, and your sense of purpose. The world is better because you are in it. We’re so proud of you and wish you all of life’s best! Congratulations!

From: Ray, Robin, & Angel

Class of 2021

Aleah Williams It seems like yesterday you were our little girl... now you’re our amazingly hardworking determined young lady. We are so proud of your achievement... earning your nursing degree and love you infinitely. Never stop believing in yourself and what you can do. Next chapter... dream big and conquer them.

— Mom, Dad, and Hank

Lindsey Williams Lindsey, we are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Jasmine, and Ellis

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Brice Wyderski

WOODARD

Congratulations, Brice! You did it! We are so proud of all your hard work and dedication you put into school and Sigma Chi. You are an amazing son and we can’t wait to watch you soar in the next chapter of life.

We are so proud of you and your hard work in school. Wishing you all the best in life. Enjoy your future as a Ball State University graduate.

Always remember we love you! Mom & Dad

From, Mom and Dad

CONGRATS TO OUR

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CHAMPIONS! Seems like yesterday you were this blonde-haired, blue-eyed little boy. We blinked and here you are graduating college a grown man. We couldn’t be more proud of the man you are becoming!

WE LOVE YOU BIGGER THAN THE WORLD!

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you desire to be.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Congratulations, Noah!

Love, Mom, Dad, Nathan, Audrey, Robert, Edith, Josephine and Hugo

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