2016 Spring Commencement

SPRING COMMENCEMENT

MAY 14, 2016 n BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY

WHITE AUDITORIUM 9:30 A.M.

n DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTERS CEREMONY

ALBERT TAYLOR HALL 2:00 P.M.

SPRING COMMENCEMENT MAY 14, 2016 n BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY

WHITE AUDITORIUM 9:30 A.M.

n DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTERS CEREMONY

ALBERT TAYLOR HALL 2:00 P.M.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Baccalaureate Program................................................................5 Honor Graduates..........................................................................6 Baccalaureate Degree Candidates..............................................7 Doctorate, Specialist, and Masters Program......................... 13 Doctorate, Specialist, and Masters Candidates..................... 14

ESU ALMA MATER We proudly sing of ESU, In memory we ever hold Her flowers, her trees, Lake Wooster, too, The Banners waving black and gold.

Refrain: Our ESU, your name will live Through every son and daughter, As from our hearts in song we give Praise to our Alma Mater.

We’ll not forget the teams we cheered, The books we read, the friendships new, The classes where we persevered, The life we found at ESU.

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BOARD OF REGENTS Hon. Shane Bangerter, Chair, Dodge City

Hon. Dennis Mullen, Manhattan

Hon. Zoe Newton, Vice Chair, Sedan

Hon. Dave Murfin, Wichita

Hon. Joe Bain, Goodland

Hon. Daniel Thomas, Mission Hills

Hon. Ann Brandau-Murguia, Kansas City

Hon. Helen Van Etten, Topeka

Hon. Bill Feurerborn, Garnett

RETIRING FACULTY Gwendolyn Alexander, School of Library and Information Management Raffaele DeVito, School of Business Jane Eberle, Instructional Design and Technology

Harvey Foyle, Instructional Design and Technology Karen Smith, Social Sciences James Telfer, Mathematics and Economics

ROE R. CROSS DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR AWARD The Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professorship was established in 1979 in an effort to recognize and reward academic excellence at Emporia State University. This designation is given to faculty members who hold the rank of assistant professor or higher and who have records of distinction in the areas of research/scholarship/creativity, university teaching, and service.

No more than one member of the faculty can be designated as a Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor in a given year.

2016 Recipient – Marshall D. Sundberg The persons who have been awarded this status in previous years include the following: 1979 William R. Elkins 1980 Loren E. Pennington 1981 DeWayne A. Backhus 1982 Helen McElree 1983 James F. Hoy 1984 Stephen F. Davis 1985 Melvin G. Storm 1986 Elaine V. Edwards 1987 Thomas D. Isern 1988 Carl W. Prophet 1989 Dan R. Kirchhefer 1990 Cooper B. Holmes 1991 Philip L. Kelly 1992 Teresa A. Mehring 1993 Roger C. Greer 1994 James S. Aber 1995 Gaylen J. Neufeld 1996 Martha L. Hale 1997 Ronald Q. Frederickson

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1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Joella H. Mehrhof Kenneth A. Weaver William H. Clamurro Marie C. Miller Harvey C. Foyle Ronald T. McCoy Larry W. Schwarm Donald S. Miller Herbert K. Achleitner Elizabeth Yanik Gary Ziek Karen Manners Smith James Ryan J. Richard Schrock Amy Sage Webb David R. Edds Charles S. Brown James D. Persinger

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BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM PROCESSIONAL ...........................................“Triumphal March” from “Aida” ........................................................... Giuseppe Verdi

ESU Brass Ensemble, Dr. Gary Ziek, Director STAR SPANGLED BANNER .................................................................................................................................................Sherri Allen Music Education Major INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................................Dr. David P. Cordle

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs WELCOME................................................................................................................................................................... Allison D. Garrett President, Emporia State University REMARKS...................................................................................................................................The Honorable Ann Brandau-Murguia Kansas Board of Regents, Kansas City ADDRESS.................................................................................................................................................................... Dr. James Persinger 2015 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor (Psychology)

CONFERRING OF DEGREES:

Allison D. Garrett, President

David P. Cordle, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

John Rich, Interim Dean, School of Business

R. Brent Thomas, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Kenneth Weaver, Dean, The Teachers College

Rochelle Gehrke, Assistant Vice President for Academic Success

Scott Waters, Professor, Elementary Education, Early Childhood, and Special Education

CONCLUDING REMARKS........................................................................................................................................ Allison D. Garrett ESU ALMA MATER............................................................................................................................................................... Sherri Allen RECESSIONAL.....................................................“Trumpet Tune and Air”....................................................................Henry Purcell

ESU Brass Ensemble

A professional photographer has been engaged to take photographs of each graduate as he or she crosses the platform.

If you require medical assistance contact the nearest Emporia State University police officer.

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HONOR GRADUATES The students listed below have distinguished themselves at Emporia State University through their academic performance. Those graduating Cum Laude have earned an overall grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0. Those graduating Magna Cum Laude have earned an overall grade point average of at least 3.7. Those graduating Summa Cum Laude have earned an overall grade point average of at least 3.9. Those graduating With Honors completed at least six honors courses or activities through participation in the University Honors Program and had an overall grade point average of 3.5 out of a possible 4.0. Those graduating with High Honors completed an honors thesis in addition to the requirements for graduating With Honors.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE Abel, Justin R.; Nortonville Albrahim, Ayat Ibrahim; Alhasa, Mobraz, Saudi Arabia Boyer, Jason Dean; Douglass Connor, Collin Ray; Topeka Dolenz, Riana J.; Emporia Glover, Kerri Lynn; Wichita Harrington, Sarah Anne; Newton Hefley, Anna Kay; Overbrook Hubbell, Danielle N.; Kansas City Ingram, Chelsea Rene; Topeka Kramer, Kevin Michael; Melvern Lemus, Oscar Armando; Emporia Mosier, Brian Raymond; Kansas City Park, Gilseung; Bucheon-Si, Gyeonggi, South Korea Shave, Meghan Elisabeth; Park City Swank, Micah David; Pratt Teichmann, Casey Michelle; Hutchinson Traxson, Conner Leon; Coffeyville Vanderhorst, Peter David; Olathe Weber, Courtney Marie; Hillsboro Wingert, Peyton Louis; Halstead Wood, Joey Ann; Hutchinson Yelverton, Johnny P.; Andover Zimmerman, Anna Marie; Topeka Zordel, Taylor M.; Topeka

MAGNA CUM LAUDE Aguilar, Areli; Kansas City Allen, Sherri Virginia; Emporia Ash, Kevin James; Overland Park Aubey, Sarah Katherine; Topeka Baughman, Austin Douglas; Emporia Belyea, Rodger Wayne; Emporia Ben Gaied Hassine, Ikbal; Bizerte, Tunisia Berthelsen, Anna Kay; Overland Park Caldwell, Shaunda Nicole; Emporia Chamberlain, Megan Emily; Wichita Claassen, Daniel Wayne; Whitewater Cowen, Chloe Mariah; Burlingame Cunningham, Elizabeth Jane; Iola Dorrell, Katelyn J.; Newton East, Hailey Knight; Emporia Gooldy, Jay Richard; Junction City Gutierrez, Viviana; Emporia Haefele, Matthew D.; Paola

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Hagen, Mandy Jo; Bonner Springs Harmon, Victoria Marie; Wichita Henault, Kayla Paige; Topeka Henderson, Jesse Eli; Lindsborg Hodges, Jordan Wayne; Las Vegas, NV Hunter, Lauren A.; Wichita Jensen, Christopher Douglas; El Dorado Johnson, Chase David; Andover Jones, Bryan Scott; Emporia Kelley, Ann Marie; Shawnee Mission Kennell, Elizabeth Leah; Belton, MO Kerbs, Benjamin Richard; Emporia Khatri, Isabella Nicole; Olathe King, Sara Dawn; Emporia Krueger, Kimberly Lynn; Emporia Lacey, Nicole Marie; Manhattan Li, Liu; Liaoning, People’s Republic of China Little, Robert G.; Wichita Lorenzen, Daniel Douglas; Olathe Malley, Madeline Marie; Olathe Mattivi, Gina Marie; Leawood McCarthy, Jessica D.; El Dorado McRell, Megan Lynn; Emporia Meigs, Joshua Nathan; Lenexa Morris, Jacqueline R.; Emporia Motiti, Anastasia A.; Nicosia Lakatamia, Cyprus Olson, Cory Christian; Minneapolis, MN Patel, Nirav Ramesh; Emporia Pile, Sadie Ann; Garden City Roth, Chloe Xiang Mae; Wichita Smith, Haley J.; Tonganoxie Soileau, Victoria Jobeth; Gardner Steimel, Emily Nicole; Emporia Stueve, Taylor Nicole; Las Vegas, NV Stupka, Taylor Lyn; Concordia Thurman, Taner Nolan; Emporia Tunks-Jones, Alice Marie; Emporia Valadez, Kaitlynn Delores; Osawatomie Vogts, Nicholas Lane; Canton Walsh, Elaine Marie; Overland Park Waterman, Marlayna Renee; Paola Waters, Natalie Helen; Emporia Weaver, Janet Blair; Emporia Wellner, Chandler Kristina; Wichita Wells, Jennifer Lynn; Emporia Wilson, Brent Thomas; Emporia Wright, Britnie D.; Osawatomie Zeller, Samantha Anne; Windom

CUM LAUDE Abbott, Michael Layne; Great Bend Alili, Mushfig; Istanbul, Turkey Baker, Joy Eloise; Topeka Betancourt-Markert, Anna Victoria; Garnett Blaufuss, Victoria A.; Garnett Burris, Emily Katherine; Emporia Carmichael, Cassandra L.; Emporia Chapman, Ashlea Ellen; Atchison Chen, Tinghua; Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China Clark, Callie Christine; Emporia Cochran, Cale Brenden; Cashion, OK Combs, Kayla Darlene; Lansing Cooley, Ariel Bionca; Osawatomie Cronk, Megan L.; El Dorado Davidson, Rachal K.; Shawnee Defore, Curtis Ebbon; Wellington Eck, Haylee LaNae; Home Ensminger, Tracy L.; Emporia Forsythe, Charissa Joann; Emporia Fraley, Kayla Abigail; Manhattan Gragg, Jessica Jean; Emporia Hiegert, Brittney N.; Topeka Horst, Jennifer Michelle; Emporia Housholder, Haley Rae; Emporia Jackson, Nickolas Daniel; Leavenworth Johnson, Ashley Marie; Gridley Just, Kaitlyn Nicole; Emporia Kavalauskas, Anthony; Augusta Kietzman, Camille Gabrielle; Havensville Lewallen, Lauren Rachel; Overland Park Lloyd, Eric Devin; McPherson Mason, Lindsay Brooke; Shawnee Maydew, Payson Lawrence; Emporia McNelly, Elliot Jay; Douglass McRell, Michael Jacob; Emporia Meek, Paige Elizabeth; Eskridge Moore, Kayla Catherine; Overland Park Morgan, John Thomas; Topeka Nunley, Mariah LeAnn; Topeka Ottesen, Morgan Tyler; Overland Park Parson, Jessica Claire; Wichita Pendry, Madison Riley; Newton Ralstin, Brooke Carlene; Americus Ramirez, Britanie Elise; Emporia Rein, Lindsay Renae; Topeka Rein, Tyler J.; Mission Rinkenbaugh, Abigail Marie; Wichita

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HONOR GRADUATES/BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES Sawyer, Rhyan Patric; Emporia Smart, Kelsey Leanna; Grandview, MO Stark-Sachs, Jonathan Reynolds; Manhattan Stoll, Sydney C.; Overland Park Streeter, Alexis Marie; Overbrook Strickland, Kati Sue; Shawnee Sweeney, Katherine Margaret; Kansas City, MO Tetuan, Jason Isaac; Topeka VanLengen, Haley Michelle; Olathe

Venable, Alexander Maxwell; Baldwin City Whaley, Ashlyn Elaine; Wellington White, Leesa Lyn; Kansas City Wilson, Derek Alexander; Emporia Wilson, Rylee Lizabeth Ziegler, Madison Avery; Emporia

WITH HONORS Blaufuss, Victoria A.; Garnett Harrington, Sarah Anne; Newton Kerbs, Benjamin Richard; Emporia Stoll, Sydney C.; Overland Park Wilson, Derek Alexander; Emporia Zimmerman, Anna Marie; Topeka

WITH HIGH HONORS Chapman, Ashlea Ellen; Atchison Wells, Jennifer Lynn; Emporia

This commencement program lists students who are participating in commencement exercises. It does not constitute an official record of students who have completed degree requirements.

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF ARTS LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES Aguilar, Areli; Kansas City; Sociology, Communication Anderson, Elizabeth M.; Abilene; Modern Language Ash, Kevin James; Overland Park; Political Science, Public Administration Aubey, Sarah Katherine; Topeka; English, Philosophy Bolden, Kenji Johann; Emporia; Music Bonilla, Maria Elsa; Emporia; Communication Brest, Elliott Joseph; Tonganoxie; Theatre, Creative Writing Brooks, Sam Cooper; Overland Park; Communication Chen, Ji; Hayward, CA; Political Science, Theatre Cooley, Ariel Bionca; Osawatomie; English, Journalism Dorrell, Katelyn J.; Newton; English, Creative Writing, Music Dwyer, Jordan Andrew; Wellington; English, Business Frazer, Lindsey Christine; Paola; Sociology, Psychology Gonzalez, Ruth; Emporia; Communication Hammond, Rosa Maria; New Strawn; Modern Language Henderson, Nicole Ann; Emporia; Chemistry, Biology Housholder, Haley Rae; Emporia; Sociology, Modern Language Hua, Jingyi; Dalian, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China; Theatre King, Sara Dawn; Emporia; Sociology, Modern Language Klementowski, Jonathan Ronald; Emporia; Music Lowder, Alexis Nickole; Emporia; Music SPRING 2016 COMMENCEMENT

Lyons, Tayler Rae; Emporia; Communication Mantia, Dalton Ryan; Gardner; Chemistry McRell, Megan Lynn; Emporia; Chemistry Miles, Sierra Paige; Shawnee; Chemistry Motiti, Anastasia A.; Nicosia Lakatamia, Cyprus; Music, Art Mullenix, Kajsa Elizabeth; Lawrence; Communication, Leadership, Ethnic Gender Studies Osorio, Jennifer Esmeralda; Emporia; History, Art History Pritchett, Bluelake R.; Dodge City; English, Journalism Ritchie, Tressa Evelyn; Lawrence; Sociology, Anthropology Simmons, Matthew Thomas; Burlington; English, Creative Writing Soroko, Sean Patrick; Topeka; English, Creative Writing Stone, Spencer Nelson; Emporia; English, Creative Writing Teel, Paige Lauren; Emporia; Sociology, Modern Language Van Orden, Shawna Michelle; Emporia; English Walker, Dwayne Edward; Emporia; Communication Wells, Jennifer Lynn; Emporia; Physics Wilson, Derek Alexander; Emporia; Sociology, Biology Wood, Joey Ann; Hutchinson; Communication

Caldwell, Shaunda Nicole; Emporia; Art, Art History Gleue, Samuel Jacob; Wakefield; Art Jiang, Mengqi; Jinan, People’s Republic of China; Art Kennell, Elizabeth Leah; Belton, MO; Theatre Kern, Julia Christine; Olathe; Art Leihsing, Ashley Nicole; Emporia; Art, Business Lopez Vargas, Itzel Alheli; Lenexa; Art McCutcheon, Andrew James; Gardner; Theatre Nation, Miranda Shannon; Winfield; Theatre Potter, Kathleen Deann; Emporia; Art Powell, Sabrina Elaine; Kansas City, MO; Art, Physical Science, Art History Storrer, Jordan Nicole; Emporia; Art, Art History Tinker, Justin Kenneth; Emporia; Theatre Tinker, Lisa Ann; Derby; Theatre Watson, Rochele Elizabeth; Oak Grove, MO; Theatre

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF INTEGRATED STUDIES LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES Deal, Dagmar Anna; Fairfax, VA Rice, Autumn Leah; Quenemo

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES

Abbott, Michael Layne; Great Bend; Theatre Anderson, Elizabeth M.; Abilene; Art, Art History Arceneaux, Alexandria Junah; Emporia; Art Boyce, Taumi Sue Ann; Emporia; Art

Ake, Emily Louise; Wichita Armstrong, Makenzie Leigh; Tonganoxie Bender, Danica Kaitlyn; Blue Springs, MO Blake, Carson M.; Grain Valley, MO Chandler, Timothy Jordan; Emporia

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BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES Cockrell, Emmanuel De’Andre; Junction City Dalke, Susan Joy; Hillsboro Davies, Shane M.; Kansas City, MO Davis, Tony Demetrias; Iola Dean, Veronica Michelle; Olathe Ehlers, Sheila Francine; Emporia Flickinger, Kaitlyn Noel; Mulvane Gentz, Brandon Lewis; Emporia Gile, James Aaran; Lawrence Gooldy, Jay Richard; Junction City Hefley, Anna Kay; Overbrook Holz, Brianna Elizabeth; Wichita Jones, Dominique; Kilgore, TX Lawal, Tola; Brooklyn, NY; Sociology Lawrence, Brittany Cheyenne; Emporia; Leadership Lorick, Jalessa Latrice; Kansas City Mann, Travis Edward; Shawnee McCoy, Lester; Richmond, TX Nguyen, Hieu Trung; Emporia Nilssen, Meggin Astrid; Spring Hill Patterson, Rachel Brooke; Emporia Plummer, Jennifer Diane; Burlington; Communication Rainey, Amber Michelle; Shawnee Reinstein, Mark Stanley; Emporia; History Robinson, Micah L.; Raytown, MO Roemer, Lydia Kaitlin; Emporia Rogers, Peter A.; Olathe Schroeder, Renell; Madison Shimizu, Aoi; Jyoetsu-shi, Niigata, Japan Smith, Katherine J; Allen Smith, Perryonte Lashoun; Milwaukee, WI Teague, Matthew Dwayne; Oskaloosa Wallace, Kathleen Ann; Olathe Wesley, Breston Davis; Coffeyville

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES Allen, Sherri Virginia; Emporia; Music Education Cunningham, Elizabeth Jane; Iola; Music Education Ottesen, Morgan Tyler; Overland Park; Music Education

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF MUSIC LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES Dodd, Ciciley Ann; Wichita; Music Harrington, Sarah Anne; Newton; Music Johnson, Ashley Marie; Gridley; Music Kietzman, Camille Gabrielle; Havensville; Music

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Li, Liu; Benxi, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China; Music Motiti, Anastasia A.; Nicosia Lakatamia, Cyprus; Music Roth, Chloe Xiang Mae; Wichita; Music

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES Abel, Justin R.; Nortonville; Earth Science, Geospatial Analysis Albrahim, Ayat Ibrahim; Alhasa, Mobraz, Saudi Arabia; Communication Alili, Mushfig; Istanbul, Turkey; Economics, Business Allen, Brandon Phillip; Chicago, IL; Communication Arb, Heaven Marie; Americus; Sociology Ash, Elizabeth Lynn; Emporia; Art Berthelsen, Anna Kay; Overland Park; Art, Psychology Bethke, Marla D.; Larned; Earth Science Bish, Callie Jane; Gardner; Sociology Blackwood, Alli Jean Carol; Overland Park; Crime and Delinquency Studies, Psychology Blaylock, Andrew Coleman; Emporia; Biology Bonnet, Drew Scott; Emporia; Communication Brooks, Breianna Deelizabeth; Chanute; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Brown, Jakob Heinrich; Winfield; History, Crime and Delinquency Studies Brummett, Garrett Lee; Concordia; Crime and Delinquency Studies Callahan, Clayton David; Callaway, VA; History Candia, Paola Linda; Emporia; Biology Carmichael, Cassandra L.; Emporia; Sociology Chapman, Ashlea Ellen; Atchison; Biology & Mathematics, Music Chen, Tinghua; Xian, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China; Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry Collins, Kaylan Mae; Spring Hill; Information Resource Studies Connor, Collin Ray; Topeka; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Dale, Joshua Landon; Burlington; Communication, Journalism Davis, Tiraa Anne; Concordia; Sociology Defore, Curtis Ebbon; Wellington; Biology Dodd, Ethan Wayne; Wichita; Biology, Chemistry Dollar, Daniel Jacob Preston; Overland Park; Crime and Delinquency Studies Dorcas, Thomas E.; Emporia; History East, Hailey Knight; Emporia; Art, Creative Writing

Finch, Ace Chandler; Council Grove; Communication, Journalism Forsythe, Charissa Joann; Emporia; Chemistry Foxworth, Crystal J.; Communication Francis, Derek James; Manhattan; Crime and Delinquency Studies Gonzalez, Juan Luis; Emporia; History Goracke, Byron Darrell; Williamsburg; Physics Gordon, Whitney Dawn; Marion; Communication Guillen, Luis D.; Emporia; Crime and Delinquency Studies Gutierrez, Viviana; Emporia; Crime and Delinquency Studies Han, So Hye; Pohang, South Korea; Economics, Mathematics Harjo, Jagger Keith; Emporia; Political Science Harris, Nathan W.; Oskaloosa; Communication Hayen, Christopher Scott; Topeka; Physics, Mathematics Hennigh, Jordan Kathleen; Atchison; Communication Hernandez, Pedro; Emporia; Crime and Delinquency Studies Horst, Jennifer Michelle; Emporia; Sociology Hoschouer, Daniel Wayne; De Soto; Social Sciences Hubbell, Danielle N.; Kansas City; Sociology Jackson, Nickolas Daniel; Leavenworth; Crime and Delinquency Studies Juarez, Kevin Manuel; Emporia; Biology Junious, James Edward; Arlington, TX; Communication Kehres, Nolan Anthony; Olpe; Crime and Delinquency Studies Kepko, Douglas Scott; Olathe; Biology Kerbs, Benjamin Richard; Emporia; Biology Kindall, Vanessa Lynn; Wichita; Sociology Little, Robert G.; Wichita; Economics Liu, Zijian; Dalian, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China; Mathematics Lopez Vargas, Itzel Alheli; Lenexa; Art Lorenzen, Daniel Douglas; Olathe; Physics & Economics, Mathematics, Chemistry Magana, Lizeth; Emporia; Physics, Mathematics Martinez, Jerver Yovani; Emporia; Crime and Delinquency Studies May, Christian Allen; Mulvane; Biology McCurdy, Natasha Lynn; Lebo; Crime and Delinquency Studies McGonigal, Robin Terea; Newton; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology McKay, Julie Ann; Emporia; Crime and Delinquency Studies McNelly, Elliot Jay; Douglass; Economics, Mathematics Mendoza, Alexander Cruz; Emporia; Biology

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BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES Meyer, Michelle Lynn; Emporia; Sociology Mitchell, Brandon Lee; Olathe; Economics Morris, Jacqueline R.; Emporia; Communication Mosier, Brian Raymond; Kansas City; Mathematics & Economics Olson, Cory Christian; Minneapolis, MN; Art Park, Gilseung; Bucheon-Si, Gyeonggi, South Korea; Biology Pinto, Paulo Cesar; Emporia; Economics Potucek, Emily J.; Oxford; Biology Rahe, Justin Tyler; Marion; Communication, Leadership Ralstin, Brooke Carlene; Americus; Crime and Delinquency Studies Ramirez, Britanie Elise; Emporia; Sociology Reyle, Kayla Marie; Emporia; Sociology Riggs, Morgan Alan; Liberal; Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy Roberts, Erin Kristine; Edmond, OK; Earth Science, Paleontology Ross, Brianna Nichole; Newton; Sociology Saunders, Carley A.; Wichita; Communication Sawyer, Rhyan Patric; Emporia; Physics, Mathematics Schaefer, Janet M.; Overland Park; Information Resource Studies Schmidt, Betsy Louise; Eureka; Communication Schneider, Kayla L.; Effingham; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, History Schrader, Lear Goldwyn; Emporia; Crime and Delinquency Studies Schrader, Samuel Lee; Emporia; History Simmons, Clair; Dripping Springs, TX; Crime and Delinquency Studies Smith, Deshaun Allen; Emporia; Sociology, Crime and Delinquency Studies Smith, Logan Melrose; Emporia; Earth Science Smith, Yadah A.; Emporia; Crime and Delinquency Studies Smithton, Drake William; Woodward, OK; Communication Stark-Sachs, Jonathan Reynolds; Manhattan; History, Ethnic Gender Studies Stephens, Kristin Michelle; Westphalia; Biology Sullivan, Felicia Ann; Wichita; Communication, Integrated Marketing Communication Turley, Alexander Cole; Emporia; Communication, Ethnic Gender Studies Uridge, Leah Marie; Shawnee; Communication Vogts, Nicholas Lane; Canton; Biology Wells, Jennifer Lynn; Emporia; Chemistry Wilson, Michael Lee; Hartford; Communication

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Wright, Breanna Pamela; Topeka; Crime and Delinquency Studies, Psychology Wu, Yufan; Xian, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China; Chemistry Yates, Madisen Marie; Shawnee; Communication, Business Ybarra, Elijah Storm; Wichita; Chemistry

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES Baker, Joy Eloise; Topeka; Nursing Beyer, Krystal Rose; Americus; Nursing Camien, Bridget Lynn; Emporia; Nursing Carr, Kelsey Mariah; Wichita; Nursing Cerretti, Melissa Kristine; Emporia; Nursing Converse, Anel; Emporia; Nursing Crosby, Kristi Lee; Emporia; Nursing Defore, Alexa Danae; Winfield; Nursing Edwards, Allison Nicole; Douglass; Nursing Fraley, Kayla Abigail; Manhattan; Nursing Hiegert, Brittney N.; Topeka; Nursing Higgins, Taylor Katherine; Moundridge; Nursing Huss, Victoria Lynn; Mulvane; Nursing Jager, Joseph Vincent; Emporia; Nursing Jenkins, Brittnay Michelle; Hope; Nursing Keighley, Ashley D.; Neosho Rapids; Nursing Kraft, Meghan Nicole; Leavenworth; Nursing Krueger, Kimberly Lynn; Emporia; Nursing Landreth, Whitney Jo; Emporia; Nursing Leach, Amy M.; Eskridge; Nursing Malley, Madeline Marie; Olathe; Nursing McDermed, Anna Beth; Emporia; Nursing McRell, Michael Jacob; Emporia; Nursing Miller, Jessica Morgan; Alva, OK; Nursing Murray, Meghan Kathleen; Emporia; Nursing, Biology Parker, Ashlyn Blaize; Emporia; Nursing, Modern Language Pello, Michael Patrick; Benton; Nursing Prieto, Diana E.; Emporia; Nursing Schmidt, Bobbie Brooke; Eureka; Nursing Smith, Katelyn Brooke; Shawnee; Nursing Yaniro, Kayla Denise; Emporia; Nursing

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Brewer, Chad Phillip; Springfield, MO; Computer Science Hull, Rachel Diane; Belton, MO; Computer Science Kanawyer, Ryan Kyle; Iola; Computer Science, Information Systems

Umholtz-Judson, Joshua Mckain; Emporia; Computer Science Wang, Cui; Dlian, People’s Republic of China; Computer Science Yang, Dongfang; Yates Center; Computer Science

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Alex, James Jack; Overland Park; Business Administration Alherz, Jaafar Salman; Alhasa Alhofuf, Saudi Arabia; Business Administration Almustanir, Nawaf Ali; Dammam, Saudi Arabia; Information Systems Alrasasi, Yasir Hussain; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Business Administration Alsaiednasser, Mustafa Alawi; Qatif, Saudi Arabia; Accounting Arndt, Seth L.; Americus; Business Administration Atoa-Simmons, Ella T.; Lenexa; Accounting Badejo, McWisdom Adeoye; Grand Prairie, TX; Information Systems Bagnall, April Diane; Roeland Park; Accounting Banister, John R.; Auburn; Management Bartlett, Callie A.; Lebo; Business Administration Ben Gaied Hassine, Ikbal; Bizerte, Tunisia; Management & Information Systems Bender, Samantha Kay; Lawrence; Accounting Bowlin, James Bradley; Parkville, MO; Business Administration Brandt, Phillip Martin; Emporia; Business Administration Brant, Morgan Shea; Emporia; Marketing Brown, Austin T.; Junction City; Accounting Carey, William D.; Westwood Hills; Accounting Claassen, Daniel Wayne; Whitewater; Management, Information Systems Clark, John Francis; Olathe; Accounting Cooper, Colby Gallaway; Leavenworth; Accounting Countryman, Jarett C.; Olathe; Accounting Divine, Seth H.; Emporia; Business Administration Eck, Haylee LaNae; Home; Accounting Farmer, Katrina Jean; Emporia; Accounting Ge, Jinliang; Dalian, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China; Accounting Glover, Brandon Dean; Shawnee; Business Administration Haefele, Matthew D.; Paola; Accounting, Information Systems

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BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES Harmon, Victoria Marie; Wichita; Business Administration, Leadership Hart, Jason Craig; Emporia; Business Administration, Geospatial Analysis Houk, Thomas Brian; Strong City; Information Systems & Business Administration Humphrey, Alexandra Marie; Kansas City; Accounting Ingram, Chelsea Rene; Topeka; Accounting Jennings, Laura Jane; Kansas City; Accounting Jirak, Hayley Noel; Hillsboro; Business Administration Johnson, Ebone April Lashon; Kansas City, MO; Management Jones, Bryan Scott; Emporia; Business Administration & Accounting Kaylor, Mika Lynn; Mulvane; Accounting Kees, Jordan M.; Fontana; Business Administration & Accounting Kelley, Jessica Erin; Maize; Business Administration Kellie, Carrie Lynn; Larned; Marketing Kemper, Cory Michael; Topeka; Business Administration Kenney, Daniel Lee; Hillsboro; Management King, Ashley Nichole; Peck; Marketing Klotz, Leah Therese; Kansas City; Accounting Lemus, Oscar Armando; Emporia; Accounting Maiwa, Ann Chebet; Overland Park; Accounting Martin, Ronald Eugene; Hopkinton, MA; Business Administration Maydew, Payson Lawrence; Emporia; Accounting Miller, Seth Owen; Howard; Marketing Moege, Jacob Thomas; Overland Park; Business Administration Moore, Kayla Catherine; Overland Park; Accounting Morgan, John Steven; Tonganoxie; Business Administration Morris, Tyler J.; Hutchinson; Information Systems Nick, Caroline Ann; Leawood; Information Systems Nolan, Matthew Arthur; Emporia; Information Systems Patel, Nirav Ramesh; Emporia; Information Systems Pendry, Madison Riley; Newton; Accounting Rein, Lindsay Renae; Topeka; Management Rein, Tyler J.; Mission; Business Administration Reiter, Layne T.; Overland Park; Accounting Rodman, Crystal Alice; Linn Valley; Accounting

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Samuels, Dylan Matthew; Emporia; Business Administration Shaker, Mohammed Abbas; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Information Systems Simmons, Matthew Thomas; Burlington; Accounting Skillett, Lauren Ashley; Olathe; Business Administration Soileau, Victoria Jobeth; Gardner; Accounting Spease, Allyson Noel; Andover; Marketing, Communication Spielman, Alyssa Catherine; Lebo; Management Stephens, Jonathan Scott; Olathe; Accounting Strawder, Kalley LeeOna; Lebo; Accounting Swanson, Chelsea R.; Hiawatha; Business Administration Teichmann, Casey Michelle; Hutchinson; Accounting, Information Systems Tetuan, Jason Isaac; Topeka; Accounting Thurman, Taner Nolan; Emporia; Business Administration Tunks-Jones, Alice Marie; Emporia; Business Administration, Marketing Vandiver, Amber Olivia; Emporia; Business Administration Vanstrom, Patrick Lee; Lenexa; Business Administration Vassal, Dorine Simone Raymonde; Fay aux Loges, France; Management Waugh, Dillon Michael; Emporia; Information Systems Wheat, Dalton D.; Augusta; Management Williams, John A.; De Soto; Management Wilson, Brent Thomas; Emporia; Management, Information Systems Wilson, Haley Erin; Emporia; Business Administration Wintermute, Michael Scott; Linwood; Business Administration, Psychology Yu, Hongfei; Dailan, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China; Accounting, Mathematics Zimmerman, Anna Marie; Topeka; Business Administration

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF ARTS THE TEACHERS COLLEGE Belyea, Rodger Wayne; Emporia; Psychology, Philosophy, Anthropology Guzman-Lemus, Cristal; Emporia; Psychology Neese, Andrew S.; Emporia; Psychology

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE THE TEACHERS COLLEGE Avery, Robert A.; Kansas City; Health Promotion Bickel, Samuel Douglas; Emporia; Psychology Blaufuss, Victoria A.; Garnett; Health Promotion, Modern Language Brown, Maizie Ann; Topeka; Rehabilitation Services Education Brown, Yazmin R.; Olathe; Health Promotion Burris, Emily Katherine; Emporia; Athletic Training Ceaser, Michelle Nasha; Emporia; Psychology, Sociology Child, Jamie; Perry; Psychology Clark, Callie Christine; Emporia; Health Promotion Cochran, Cale Brenden; Cashion, OK; Recreation, Coaching Davidson, Rachal K.; Shawnee; Psychology & Crime and Delinquency Studies Davis, Brooke Ann; Hutchinson; Health Promotion Davis, Darci Rae; Coffeyville; Psychology Dinwiddie, Deshawn Tata; Hutchinson; Recreation Dorr, Caroline Mary; Kansas City; Rehabilitation Services Education Eikleberry, Jacob Clay; Emporia; Recreation, Coaching Ens, Staci Renee; Wichita; Health Promotion Essex, Isiah Eugene; Emporia; Health Promotion Fabert, Adam Lawrence; Emporia; Psychology Falk, Taylor Ann; Maple Hill; Health Promotion Fender, Haley Ann; Topeka; Rehabilitation Services Education Francka, Jace Michael; Strong City; Recreation Gifford, Derek Tyler; Emporia; Recreation Glover, Kerri Lynn; Wichita; Psychology, Sociology Griffitts, Christian Elli; Eureka; Psychology, Sociology Grosdidier, John Michael; Lawrence; Recreation Haling, Brooke Aileen; Horton; Psychology Harris, Michael Dean; Conway Springs; Recreation, Coaching Hartman, Sydney Nicole; Emporia; Health Promotion Harvey, Joseph Matthew; Garden Plain; Health Promotion Heinlein, Wesley Dylan; Hutchinson; Health Promotion

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BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES Heitzman, Jeffrey Bayani; Holton; Psychology, Leadership Henault, Kayla Paige; Topeka; Rehabilitation Services Education Henderson, Jesse Eli; Lindsborg; Health Promotion Hodges, Jordan Wayne; Las Vegas, NV; Health Promotion Hunter, Lauren A.; Wichita; Rehabilitation Services Education Jacob, Samantha Erin; Kansas City; Psychology Jaso, Tyler Robert; Hesston; Health Promotion Jensen, Christopher Douglas; El Dorado; Psychology Lemmons, Sarah Jane; Wichita; Athletic Training Lewis, Thomas O’Neal; Emporia; Health Promotion Lloyd, Eric Devin; McPherson; Psychology, Art Mickley, James Christopher; McPherson; Psychology Moore, Terrence Deureize; Kechi; Recreation, Coaching Mulder, Perri L.; Olathe; Health Promotion Nunley, Mariah LeAnn; Topeka; Psychology Olsen, Luke A.; Saint Marys; Health Promotion Parson, Jessica Claire; Wichita; Psychology, Sociology Perkins, Adam Glen; Wichita; Recreation Poertner, Lauren Elizabeth; Emporia; Health Promotion, Coaching Reyna, Cristina; Emporia; Rehabilitation Services Education, Modern Language Rhodes, Allyson R.; Basehor; Rehabilitation Services Education Rich, Madison Lynn; Emporia; Health Promotion Riley, Dillon James; Waverly; Psychology Rokey, Nichole Renee; Emporia; Psychology, Sociology Schmidt, Courtney Rae; Emporia; Psychology Seib, Ashleigh Dawn; Ness City; Health Promotion Shafer, Riley Alan; Grantville; Recreation Sherman, Claibourne Trista; Hutchinson; Rehabilitation Services Education, Crime and Delinquency Studies Skinner, Alexander Reno; Edmond, OK; Athletic Training, Health, Coaching

Sjolander, Connor Alan; Issaquah, WA; Recreation Smith, Haley J.; Tonganoxie; Health Promotion Smith, Jordan Christopher; Topeka; Health Promotion Steimel, Emily Nicole; Emporia; Psychology Stock, Nevik Edward; Emporia; Health Promotion Streeter, Alexis Marie; Overbrook; Rehabilitation Services Education

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Stupka, Taylor Lyn; Concordia; Health Promotion Swank, Micah David; Pratt; Health Promotion Tanioka, Kana; Osaka-Shi, Osaka, Japan; Psychology Tolle, Alyssa Marie; Newton; Rehabilitation Services Education Traffas, Amber E.; Wichita; Health Promotion Traxson, Conner Leon; Coffeyville; Recreation Venable, Alexander Maxwell; Baldwin City; Rehabilitation Services Education Vernor, Braiden Michael; Perryton, TX; Health Promotion Viteri, Julio Jose; Emporia; Psychology, Crime and Delinquency Studies Walker, LaRhon Arthur; Kansas City, MO; Recreation, Coaching Walls, Taylor Paige; Independence, MO; Health Promotion Waters, Natalie Helen; Emporia; Psychology, Leadership Watson, Michelle Alexis; Junction City; Rehabilitation Services Education Weaver, Janet Blair; Emporia; Psychology, Leadership Weilert, Natasha Ann; Emporia; Health Promotion Wernli, Jonathan Daniel; Emporia; Health Promotion Wiechman, Kelly Maurine; Emporia; Psychology Zeller, Samantha Anne; Windom; Health Promotion Zenno, Chie; Osaka, Japan; Psychology Ziegler, Madison Avery; Emporia; Health Promotion Zordel, Taylor M.; Topeka; Health Promotion

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION THE TEACHERS COLLEGE (ELEMENTARY) Allman, Crystal D.; Osage City; Elementary Education Betancourt-Markert, Anna Victoria; Garnett; Elementary Education Boyer, Jason Dean; Douglass; Elementary Education Brownlee, Jessica Mary; Syracuse; Elementary Education, Leadership Byard, Allison Kathleen; Shawnee; Elementary Education Carlile, Courtney Leigh; Liberal; Elementary Education Carlson, Amy Florence; Marion; Elementary Education Carter, Bridget Claire; Stilwell; Elementary Education

Chamberlain, Megan Emily; Wichita; Elementary Education Charpentier, Danielle Lauren; Olathe; Elementary Education Colston, Emily Ann; Olathe; Elementary Education Combs, Kayla Darlene; Lansing; Elementary Education Corbett, Veronika A.; Leavenworth; Elementary Education Cowen, Chloe Mariah; Burlingame; Elementary Education, Leadership, Psychology Coyan, Nickolas Leroy; Lenexa; Elementary Education, Theatre Cronk, Megan L.; El Dorado; Elementary Education Dolenz, Riana J.; Emporia; Elementary Education Ensminger, Tracy L.; Emporia; Elementary Education Evans, Nicole Kathleen; Wichita; Elementary Education Golay, Jessica Allen; Wichita; Elementary Education Hagen, Mandy Jo; Bonner Springs; Elementary Education Handy, Lindsay G.; Mission; Elementary Education Herrick, Kristen Michelle; Hartford; Elementary Education Iseman, Colleen Diane; Wichita; Elementary Education Kavalauskas, Anthony; Augusta; Elementary Education Kelley, Ann Marie; Shawnee Mission; Elementary Education Knight, Megan Noel; Olathe; Elementary Education Kohler, Karlee Joyce; Garden Plain; Elementary Education Kramer, Kevin Michael; Melvern; Elementary Education Lacey, Nicole Marie; Manhattan; Elementary Education Lewallen, Lauren Rachel; Overland Park; Elementary Education, Coaching Marnett, Amanda N.; Prairie Village; Elementary Education Mason, Lindsay Brooke; Shawnee; Elementary Education Mattivi, Gina Marie; Leawood; Elementary Education McCarthy, Jessica D.; El Dorado; Elementary Education McCarthy, Katelyn M.; Shawnee; Elementary Education Meek, Paige Elizabeth; Eskridge; Elementary Education Mitchell, Amanda Margot; Olathe; Elementary Education

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BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES Nelson, Ashley Nicole; Raymore, MO; Elementary Education Oakman, Taylor Jayne; Lake Quivira; Elementary Education Pletcher, Jenna Justine; Rosalia; Elementary Education Poynter, Jenna Suzanne; Wichita; Elementary Education Rinkenbaugh, Abigail Marie; Wichita; Elementary Education Shave, Meghan Elisabeth; Park City; Elementary Education Siebenaler, Brandi Katherine; Olpe; Elementary Education Simmons, Ashlyn Raye; Emporia; Elementary Education Smart, Kelsey Leanna; Grandview, MO; Elementary Education Smith, Kaitlin Corinne Hodgkin; Olathe; Elementary Education Stoeckle, Michael Louis; Leawood; Elementary Education Stueve, Taylor Nicole; Las Vegas, NV; Elementary Education Sublette, Anthony Jason; Olathe; Elementary Education Sweeney, Katherine Margaret; Kansas City, MO; Elementary Education Thompson, Katie Elizabeth; Iola; Elementary Education Tibbs, Paris Chanel; Wichita; Elementary Education Valadez, Kaitlynn Delores; Osawatomie; Elementary Education Vanderhorst, Peter David; Olathe; Elementary Education Walker, Charmetra Shenee; Emporia; Elementary Education

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Walsh, Elaine Marie; Overland Park; Elementary Education Walter, Angela Lucille; Shawnee; Elementary Education White, Leesa Lyn; Kansas City; Elementary Education Weber, Courtney Marie; Hillsboro; Elementary Education Wellner, Chandler Kristina; Wichita; Elementary Education Whaley, Ashlyn Elaine; Wellington; Elementary Education Willnauer, Samantha Jo; Gardner; Elementary Education Wilson, Rylee Lizabeth; Elementary Education Wright, Britnie D.; Osawatomie; Elementary Education Yelverton, Johnny P.; Andover; Elementary Education

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION THE TEACHERS COLLEGE (SECONDARY) Aguirre, Rigoberto; Emporia; Physical Education, Coaching Baughman, Austin Douglas; Social Sciences Caldwell, Shaunda Nicole; Emporia; Art, Art History Clements, Paul Ray; Emporia; Speech & Theatre Clothier, Logan Marshall; Topeka; Physical Education, Coaching Crabtree, Amanda Marie; Overland Park; Social Sciences

Delaney, Connor D.; Overland Park; English Flippin, Cristy L.; Alma; Physical Education Gadwood, Conner Robert; Overland Park; Physical Education & Health Education Giesing, Caitlen Ashley Abel; Kansas City; English Goering, Amanda Donn; Canton; English & Journalism Gonzalez, Yadira Elizabeth; Emporia; Modern Language Gragg, Jessica Jean; Emporia; Physical Education Hamilton, Donovan Douglas; Emporia; Physics & Chemistry Just, Kaitlyn Nicole; Emporia; English Khatri, Isabella Nicole; Olathe; Modern Language Meigs, Joshua Nathan; Lenexa; Mathematics Morgan, John Thomas; Topeka; Mathematics Pile, Sadie Ann; Garden City; Social Sciences, Music Ranney, Samuel Edgerton; Lawrence; Physical Education & Health Education Redden, Amy L.; Emporia; English Ross, Elizabeth Maria; Olathe; Social Sciences, Public Administration Sisson, Tyler Dale; Emporia; Physical Education Stoll, Sydney C.; Overland Park; English, Creative Writing Strickland, Kati Sue; Shawnee; English Troll, Emilee A.; Stilwell; Art VanLengen, Haley Michelle; Olathe; Modern Language & English Waterman, Marlayna Renee; Paola; English Weisbeck, Carly P.; Hillsboro; English Wingert, Peyton Louis; Halstead; Mathematics, Coaching

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DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTERS PROGRAM PROCESSIONAL ...........................................“Triumphal March” from “Aida” ........................................................... Giuseppe Verdi

ESU Brass Ensemble, Dr. Gary Ziek, Director STAR SPANGLED BANNER ...................................................................................................................................... Camille Kietzman Music Performance Major INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................................Dr. David P. Cordle

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs WELCOME....................................................................................................................................................................Allison D. Garrett President, Emporia State University REMARKS...................................................................................................................................The Honorable Ann Brandau-Murguia Kansas Board of Regents, Kansas City CONFERRING OF DEGREES:

Allison D. Garrett, President

David P. Cordle, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Kathy Ermler, Dean, Graduate School and Distance Education

Mirah Dow, Interim Dean, School of Library and Information Management

John Rich, Interim Dean, School of Business

R. Brent Thomas, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Kenneth Weaver, Dean, The Teachers College

Mel Storm, Professor, English, Modern Languages, and Journalism

CONCLUDING REMARKS........................................................................................................................................ Allison D. Garrett ESU ALMA MATER..................................................................................................................................................... Camille Kietzman RECESSIONAL.....................................................“Trumpet Tune and Air”.................................................................... Henry Purcell

ESU Brass Ensemble

A professional photographer has been engaged to take photographs of each graduate as he or she crosses the platform.

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DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTERS CANDIDATES CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION THE TEACHERS COLLEGE DeHart, Jacob S.; Olsburg; School Psychology Eylar, Kathleen N.; Atchison; School Psychology

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF ARTS LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Brown, Eric M.; Topeka; Biology Broz, Matthew M.; Topeka; English Thesis: BOKOR’D: AMERICA’S BLIND DATE WITH VOODO Major Professor: Dr. Rachelle Smith Deckard, Jeremy W.; Topeka; History Thesis: A LONG WAYS FROM BROOKLYN: BASEBALL’S INTEGRATION IN THE MIDWEST Major Professor: Dr. Christopher Lovett Gibson, Katelin A.; Lansing; Biology Huang, Yuan; Wuhu, Anhui, China; Biology Huseynova, Sabina; Baku, Azerbaijan; English King, Spencer; Emporia; History Thesis: OFF TO THE SIDES: HOW THE CIVIL WAR SHIFTED CIVILIAN NOTIONS OF MASCULINITY AND PUBLIC VIEWS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN SOLDIERS Major Professor Dr. Brian Miller Kohman, Chelsey K.; Salina; Biology Krenger, Rosalie S.; Emporia; English Thesis: SALTED EARTH: AN ORIGINAL FICTION MANUSCRIPT AND ECOFEMINIST ANALYSIS OF THE MONSTROUS CHILDLESS WOMAN TROPE Major Professor: Dr. Amy Sage Webb Lundblom, Ashley M.; Emporia; English McElmurry, Ryan J.; Olathe; History Mendelsohn, Andrew E.; Emporia; English Thesis: THIS AMERICA: AN ORIGINAL FICTION MANUSCRIPT AND ANALYSIS OF THE FAILURE OF THE CORNUCOPIAN VISION IN ASSIMILATIVE IMMIGRANT FICTION Major Professor: Amy Sage Webb Richardson, Thomas M.; Springfield, MO; History Sheldon, Tyler R.; Hutchinson; English Thesis: HOLDING UP SKY: AN ORIGINAL POETRY MANUSCRIPT AND ANALYSIS OF PASTORAL AND FRONTIER TROPES IN SELECTED KANSAS POETRY Major Professor: Dr. Kevin Rabas Sumayli, Mari M.; Jazan, Saudi Arabia; Biology

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Welte, Susan C.; Derby; English Yu, Chunmiao; Dalian, Liaoning, China; Biology

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF MUSIC LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Bays, Sarah B.; Emporia; Music Wang, Xiaorui; Dalian, Liaoning, China; Music

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF SCIENCE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Abebu, Mathias T.; Emporia; Mathematics Adell, Joel S.; Olathe; Mathematics Alhajji, Fatimah M.; Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia; Physical Science Alqahtani, Asma M.; Mukhattad Alburaid, Saudi Arabia; Physical Science Alrashed, Mohammed Y.; Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia; Physical Science Thesis: THE USE OF COAL F10 ASH AS A CATALYST SUPPORT FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF CARBON NANOTUBES Major Professor: Dr. Eric Trump Baril, Chantal; Queensbury, NY; Mathematics Beal, Patrick R.; La Quinta, CA; Mathematics Becker, Justine T.; Oxford, MI; Biology Thesis: MALE RESPONSE TO FEMALE CHEMICAL SIGNALS IN RED-EARED SLIDERS (TRACHEMYS SCRIPTA ELEGANS) Major Professor: Dr. R. Brent Thomas Bernard, Nicolle S.; Harker Heights, TX; Physical Science Billot, Christopher M.; Pearland, TX; Mathematics Brown, Sherman M.; Pulaski, TN; Mathematics Bunten, Andrea R.; Shawnee; Mathematics Chol, Ayak D.; Tempe, AZ; Mathematics Coleman, Andrew W.; Fitchburg, WI; Physical Science Cuddy, Patrick W.; Dodge City; Mathematics Curl, Christa A.; Braman, OK; Mathematics Humphrey, Kale J.; Lawrence; Mathematics Thesis: ANALYZING INTEGRATION Major Professor: Dr. Brian Hollenbeck King, Spencer W.; Emporia; English Koelsch, Todd W.; Emporia; Physical Science Thesis: URANIUM-235 FISSION: ENERGY AND DAUGHTER PAIR PRODUCTS Major Professor: Dr. Jorge Ballester Krippner, Mark S.; Watkins, MN; Physical Science

Lingenfelter, Erin E.; Emporia; Biology Thesis: THE IMPACT OF FUEL LOAD, BURN SEASON AND FIRE FREQUENCY ON THE CONTROL OF AN INVASIVE LEGUME, SERICEA LESPEDEZA Major Professor: Dr. Brenda Koerner Ma, Younan; Harbin, Heilongjiang, China; Biology Thesis: PURIFICATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENS PRODUCED BY A SOIL BACTERIUM BREVIBACILLUS LATEROSPORUS Major Professor: Dr. Yixin Yang McClellan, John J.; Cincinnati, OH; Mathematics McElroy, Aleksander P.; Lawrence; Physical Science Thesis: FAUNA & DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENT OF A LATE PENNSLYVANIAN VERTEBRATE FOSSIL LOCALITY IN SOUTHEASTERN KANSAS Major Professor: Dr. Michael Morales Mukhrish, Yousef E; Jazan-Abu Aresh, Saudi Arabia; Physical Science Pikul, Stanley J.; Peabody, MA; Mathematics Piva, Milan L.; Parsons; Biology Thesis: THE IMPACT OF FUEL LOAD AND BURN SEASON ON THE CONTROL OF AN INVASIVE LEGUME, SERICEA LESPEDEZA, LESPEDEZA CUNEATA Major Professor: Dr. Brenda Koerner Rudayni, Fatimah H.; Sabya, Saudi Arabia; Physical Science Sawyer, Lance M.; Hillsboro; Mathematics Scheppele, Thomas R.; Overland Park; Mathematics Sprague, Megan D.; Garnett; Physical Science Thompson, Kristen A.; Overland Park; Mathematics Velazquez, Dagney J.; Overland Park; Mathematics Wawczak, Renee H.; Norridge, IL; Physical Science Wilson, Eric D.; Columbia, SC; Biology Thesis: PHENOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF MARSH BIRD DISTRIBUTION WITHIN AND AMONG MOIST-SOIL MANAGED WETLANDS IN KANSAS Major Professor: Dr. William Jensen Yang, Taihao; Taiyuan City, Shanxi, China; Physical Science Zhang, Xiaoyin; Jiaozuo, China; Physical Science Thesis: SYNTHESIS OF A 1-AZA-9CROWN-3 SUBSTITUED COUMARIN FOR FLUORESCENCE SENSING OF A METAL ION Major Professor: Diane Nutbrown

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DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTERS CANDIDATES CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Johnson, Janee J.; Olathe; Accountancy Jones, Shelly D.; Basehor; Accountancy Katzer, Kristen A.; Overland Park; Accountancy Li, Hanyu; Xi’an, Shaanxi, China; Accountancy Sloan, Randee D.; Morrison, OK; Accountancy Wang, Lu; Dalian, China; Accountancy Wentzel, Matthew J.; Oklahoma City, OK; Accountancy

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Akumaning, Edward; Accra, Ghana; Business Administration Cole, Chris; Leawood; Business Administration Dauphin, Gabriel; Hutchinson; Business Administration Davidson, Thaddeous A.; Emporia; Business Administration Haque, K.M. Nafiul; Khulna, Bangladesh; Business Administration Kane, Aissatou; Bozofa, Bamake PC, Mali; Business Administration Karim, Zahidul; Dhaka, Bangladesh; Business Administration Kone, Awa Line S.; Ouagadougou, Kadiogo, Burkina Faso; Business Administration Li, Guanghao; Dalian, Liaoning, China; Business Administration Maashi, Abdullah S.; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Business Administration Man, Guning; Anshan, Liaoning, China; Business Administration Mattison, Bradley J.; Overland Park; Business Administration Miller, Jeffrey B.; Shawnee; Business Administration Napier, Zhaoqi; Lexington, KY; Business Administration Nilsson, Alf R.; Lulea, Sweden; Business Administration Paul, Cody; Lawrence; Business Administration Richardson, Justin C.; Reading; Business Administration Song, Hailun; Dalian, Liaoning, China; Business Administration Stanturf, Charles D.; Kansas City; Business Administration Taylor, Sierra J.; Americus; Business Administration

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Wang, Yan E.; Topeka; Business Administration Ward, Courtney E.; Emporia; Business Administration Wolf, Anaïs F.; Meze, France; Business Administration Wooge, Anniina E. M.; Gardner; Business Administration Xiong, Haoyi; Chaoning, Beijing; Business Administration Zhang, Lin; Dandong, Lioaning, China; Business Administration Zhao, Jian; Huludao,Liaoning, China; Business Administration Zou, Fang; Dalian, Liaoning, China; Business Administration

Carver, Elizabeth A.; Independence, MO; Teaching Clark, Randy A.; Independence; Teaching Falk, Patrick W.; Atchison; Teaching Fann, Kerrinne N.; Hugoton; Teaching Lawhorn, Darin W.; Meriden; Teaching Kleidosty, Angela M.; LaCygne; Teaching Lemley, Erin M.; Lenexa; Teaching Marsh, Elizabeth K.; Wichita; Teaching Moore, Sarah J.; Lawrence; Teaching Salgado-Munoz, Vanesa; Kansas City; Teaching

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CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF SCIENCE THE TEACHERS COLLEGE

Ballinger, Blake B.; Olathe; Business Education Creed, D S.; Parker, CO; Business Education Underwood, Sabrina A.; Oak Harbor, WA; Business Education Vander Hart, Keaton A.; Overland Park; Business Education West, Mallory B.; Lawrence; Business Education

Albawaneh, Mohammad S.; Zarqa, Saudi Arabia; Instructional Design and Technology Albawanih, Malek L.; Irbid, Jordan; Instructional Design and Technology Allen, Christina M.; Udall; Early Childhood Unified Allison, Spence H.; Parsons; Educational Administration Almutairi, Abdullah F.; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Instructional Design and Technology Anderes, Abby L.; Junction City; Early Childhood Education Anderson, Shawna L.; Topeka; Curriculum and Instruction Andrade, Jessica L.; Olathe; School Counseling Andrade, Tina M.; Emporia; Mental Health Counseling Antony, Drucilla; Emporia; Clinical Psychology Arbuckle, Rebecca S.; Louisburg; Instructional Specialist Armstrong, Sarah D.; Gardner; Educational Administration Arnold, Robert E.; Eudora; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Averill, Lauren J.; Spring Hill; Special Education Ayers, Tyler J.; Shawnee; Educational Administration Bailey, Emma T.; Andover, MN; Art Therapy Counseling Barackman, Brian F.; Olathe; Educational Administration Barnes, Lynn K.; Wichita, School Counseling Baughn, Cassie J.; Independence, MO; School Counseling Bayha, Stacee L.; Olathe; Curriculum and Instruction Bechard, Brent C.; Bonner Springs; Educational Administration

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF ARTS THE TEACHERS COLLEGE Casey, Mary J.; Topeka; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Eitzen, Christopher D.; North Newton; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Lyon, Kirstee A.; Reading; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages May-Bruce, Joanna M.; Emporia; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Mousa, Rihab; Overland Park; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Ren, Qi; Dalian, Liaioning, China; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Sadiq, Renicia N.; Newton; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Stone, Sally L.; Kansas City; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Stoner, Stefanie R.; Kansas City; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Sturdevant, Adam D.; Osawatomie; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Sturdevant, Micah P.; Osawatomie; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Zirkle, Megan B.; Independence, MO; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

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DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTERS CANDIDATES Beitz, BreAnne E.; Lakin; Special Education Bennett, Danni M.; Fort Riley; Special Education Berkhalter, Stephanie A.; Atchison; School Counseling Berne, Pamela M.; Overland Park; Curriculum and Instruction Bibens, Douglas S.; Hillsboro; Educational Administration Bittinger, Deana K.; Burlington; Special Education Bjorgaard, Crystal D.; Chanute; Instructional Design and Technology Black, Lindsay N.; Overland Park; Special Education Blake, John P.; Las Vegas, NV; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Boise, Shannon M.; Raritan, NJ; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Boldridge, Rebecca L.; Emporia; Mental Health Counseling Boles, Rita A.; Oakley; Early Childhood Unified Bolinger, Angela C.; Frontenac; Special Education Book, Nicole M.; Saint Louis, MO; Art Therapy Counseling Booth, Carrie A.; Cottonwood Falls; Psychology Thesis: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGE AND EMPLOYEE TRAINING METHODOLOGY Major Professor: Dr. Brian Schrader Boswell, Christi A.; Holton; Special Education Braley, Heather S.; Jefferson, MA; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Brown, Amy F.; Eudora; School Counseling Brown, Joy L.; Edwardsville; Instructional Design and Technology Brownback, Jacob T.; Kansas City; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Buckett, Stephen A.; Norwalk, CT; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Burget, Katherine; Topeka; Special Education Burnett DeBaere, Penny; Topeka; Special Education Burton, Liz L.; Kansas City; Educational Administration Camillone, Anthony G.; Halcottsville, NY; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Campbell, Lauren N.; Overland Park; Special Education Campbell-Barnes, Cindy L.; Louisburg; Special Education Carnes, Samuel H.; Independence; School Counseling Castillo, Alyssa; San Antonio, TX; Psychology Thesis: THE RELATIONSHIP OF JOB STRESS ON EXECUTIVES’ COPING STRATEGIES, DECISION MAKING AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE Major Professor: Dr. George Yancey 16

Cavitte, Jerry J.; Topeka; Educational Administration Center, Heather M.; Lawrence; Rehabilitation Counseling Chasteen, Joshua; Lebanon, OH; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Chelikani, Venkata Pavan N.; Annavaram,Andhra Pra, India; Psychology Thesis: HOW CULTURE CAN INFLUENCE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Major Professor: Dr. George Yancey Cherpitel, Jamie L.; Overland Park; School Counseling Christopher, Megan N.; Sioux Falls, SD; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Cipolla, Anthony; Milford, NH; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Clark, Brandon D.; Le Roy; Special Education Clark, Kelley S.; Dodge City; Instructional Leadership Clay, Amber L.; Emporia; Early Childhood Education Closter, Robert J.; Block Island, RI; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Coates, Cybill D.; Baldwin City; Early Childhood Education Cobb, Kimberlina J.; Silver Lake; Special Education Cocke, Suzanne M.; Overland Park; School Counseling Cole, Toni R.; Olathe; Educational Administration Colgate, Valarie S.; Emporia; Art Therapy Counseling, Mental Health Counseling Conely, Kayla M.; Wichita; Educational Administration Corley, Jocelyn; Arkansas City; Curriculum and Instruction Crawford, Edith A.; Woodridge, IL; Instructional Design and Technology Darter, William E.; Olathe; Educational Administration Daugherty, Steve K.; Ankeny, IA; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Davis, Larry A.; Emporia; Art Therapy Counseling DeMoss, Mary L.; Long Beach, CA; Health, Physical Education and Recreation DiBella, Cristy J.; Woolwich Township, NJ; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Dirks, Aaron L.; Ottawa; Educational Administration DiSilvestro, Ruth; Overland Park; Curriculum and Instruction Dobbins, Erik C.; Ellsworth; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Dobbins, Lindsay K.; Gardner; Educational Administration Domann, Sherry L.; Atchison; Early Childhood Unified Dort, Sarah E.; Independence, MO; School Counseling

Doty, Lisa; Topeka; Curriculum and Instruction Dreiling, Heidi L.; Wichita; Educational Administration Drudik, Justin J.; Grand Junction, CO; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Duggins, Megan L.; Andover; Psychology Thesis: SOCIAL MEDIA USE IN RECRUITMENT: AN INVESTIGATION OF HUMAN RESOURSE PROFESSIONALS AND RECRUITERS Major Professor: Dr. Brian Schrader Eberly, Scott; Portland, OR; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Eighmey, Denise E.; Tonganoxie; Special Education Engelland, Jessica J.; Hutchinson; Educational Administration Enick, Jacob C.; Emporia; Educational Administration Fairback, Jennifer J.; Nashville, TN; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Farrington, Theodore E.; Emporia; Mental Health Counseling Fischer, Matthew J.; Fredonia; School Counseling Francis, Katherine J.M.; Ottawa; Art Therapy Counseling, Mental Health Counseling Franco, Aimee J.; Kansas City, MO; Curriculum and Instruction Franco, Edward M.; Kansas City, MO; Instructional Design and Technology Freeman, Gary W.; Oskaloosa; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Frey, Macie; Manhattan; Early Childhood Education Gallardo, Kelsi A.; Augusta; Instructional Specialist Gambrel, Jessica A.; Overland Park; School Counseling Gardner, Brooklyn R.; Gardner; Curriculum and Instruction Gardner, Nicolas A.; Topeka; Special Education Garrett, Jeffrey J.; Durant, OK; Educational Administration Gibbons, William R.; Worcester, MA; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Gillis Bottoms, Heather A.; Wichita; Early Childhood Education Glesinger, Kayla R.; Spalding, NE; Clinical Counseling Glynn, Holly M.; Prairie Village; Special Education Goerl, Kraig L.; Kansas City; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Gonzalez, Elizabeth Q.; Topeka; Curriculum and Instruction Goodman, Daniel J.; Emporia; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Gormley, Sara L.; Overland Park; Curriculum and Instruction EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTERS CANDIDATES Goss, Jean R.; Manhattan; Educational Administration Grant, Erickia G.; Kansas City; Curriculum and Instruction Grauberger, Cody W.; Overland Park; Special Education Green, Mallory J.; Paola; Special Education Griffin, Eric S.; Gardner; Educational Administration Grogan, Alex M.; Overland Park; Educational Administration Grogan, Shirley; Shawnee; School Counseling Gulick, Katrina L.; Coffeyville; Educational Administration Hahn, Diana C.; Federalsburg, MD; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Hajek, Vanessa M.; Emporia; Psychology Thesis: THE EFFECT OF WATCHING A LARGE OR SMALL SHELTER DOG OBEY A COMMAND ON A COLLEGE STUDENT’S WILLINGNESS TO ADOPT Major Professor: Dr. Cathy Grover Hall, Gillian L.; Olathe; Curriculum and Instruction Hall, Krista E.; Ottawa; Educational Administration Hall, Tyler S.; Fonda, NY; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Halling, Amanda K.; Denton; Art Therapy Counseling, Mental Health Counseling Hallman, Jason; Port Wentworth, GA; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Hamlin, Christina M.; Emporia; Instructional Specialist Han, Jared E.; Galesburg; Educational Administration Hanken, Thomas J.; Overland Park; Educational Administration Harbaugh, James A.; Hope; Educational Administration Harmon, Stephen G.; Claremore, OK; Clinical Psychology Harrelson, Alex L.; Olathe; Curriculum and Instruction Hart, Kristen M.; Spearville; Special Education Hartegan, Janelle C.; Olathe; Educational Administration Hawkins, Chad W.; Kansas City, MO; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Helm, Martie L.; Madison; Special Education Hemmen, Alexandra R.; Kansas City, MO; Special Education Hendry, Jill E.; Emporia; Instructional Specialist Hershberger, Justin K.; Marengo, OH; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Hewitt, Stephen O.; Shawnee; Special Education Hines, Laura J.; Olathe; Early Childhood Education

SPRING 2016 COMMENCEMENT

Hoffman, Kathryn A.; Kansas City; Instructional Design and Technology Holladay, Diana C.; Wichita; Instructional Design and Technology Holmes, Eliot K.; Shawnee; Educational Administration Honeycutt, Joshua C.; Iola; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Hopkins, Benjamin C.; Shelby, OH; Educational Administration Hopkins, Shelby T.; Emporia; Clinical Psychology Hotz, Carmelita K. M.; Olathe; School Counseling Howser, Breanna M.; Topeka; Curriculum and Instruction Huebert, Madison; Kansas City, MO; Clinical Psychology Thesis: AN EXAMINATION OF THREE MEDIATION MODELS OF STRESS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENTS IN COLLEGE STUDENTS Major Professor: Dr. Marciana Vequist Humburg, Keslie D.; Emporia; Art Therapy Counseling, Mental Health Counseling Isbell, Kira; Colorado Springs, CO; Special Education Jabbie, Leah J.; Gardner; Curriculum and Instruction Jacobsen, Kimberly K.; Kanorado; Educational Administration James, Kara N.; Overland Park; Curriculum and Instruction Jansonius, Gimmie J.; Prairie View; Curriculum and Instruction Jansonius, Gimmie J.; Prairie View; Special Education Jaqua, Lauren E.; Lenexa; Curriculum and Instruction Ji, Weiwei; Dalian, Liaoning, China; Instructional Design and Technology Johnson, Keith E.; Carbondale; Educational Administration Johnson, Pamela J.; Olathe; School Counseling Johnson-Ikner, Jennifer D.; Rose Hill; Special Education Jones, Jessica M.; Emporia; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Josefson, Courtney E.; Duluth, MN; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Kalesavich, Christopher A.; Derby, CT; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Kallas, Patrick M.; Hagerstown, MD; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Keegan, William J.; Merriam; Educational Administration Keesee, Douglas W.; Lawrence; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Kennedy, Elizabeth M.; Emporia; Instructional Design and Technology Kennedy, Sean E.; Stillwater, NY; Health, Physical Education and Recreation

King, Christopher E.; Corning, IA; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Kirton, Ryan C. E.; Emporia; Clinical Psychologychology Knapp, Tiffany R.; Wichita; Early Childhood Education Kobialka, Katelyn J.; Bonner Springs; School Counseling Koerner, Elizabeth S.; Lawrence; Special Education Kolstad, Andrew H.; Durham, NC; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Krahn, Kay; Kansas City, MO; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Krauter, Brent D.; Hiawatha; Instructional Design and Technology Kremperger, Katherine N.; Avon, OH; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Kuchar, Erin N.; Spring Hill; Curriculum and Instruction Kunze, Kristen E.; Leawood; Early Childhood Unified LaGrand, Ashli L.; Topeka; Special Education Lanctot, Adam J.; Pittsford, NY; Health, Physical Education and Recreation LeBlanc, Erica; Shawnee; Early Childhood Unified Lee, Katelyn; Basehor; Special Education Lienemann, Christina G.; Olpe; Master Teacher Lott, Hillary; Le Roy; Special Education Luchtel, Samantha N.; Olathe; Curriculum and Instruction Main, Jeremy B.; Montgomery, IL; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Manning, Jordan M.; Gaffney, SC; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Maples, Brandi N.; Emporia; Instructional Specialist Marisette, Marqueita C.; Emporia; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Marsh, Morgan L.; Wichita; Educational Administration Martin, Mitchell R.; Emporia; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Massey, Paula D.; Olathe; Special Education Maxwell, Ashley; Kansas City, MO; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Mayer, Clay T.; Ozawkie; Instructional Design and Technology McCandless, Brian T.; Hutchinson; Curriculum and Instruction McDonald, Kylee J.; Hoisington; Educational Administration McElfresh, Amber R.; Olathe; Educational Administration McGraw, Casey A.; El Dorado; Early Childhood Unified McIntosh, Lacy; Kansas City; Special Education McVicker, Haylee M.; Newcastle, WY; Health, Physical Education and Recreation 17

DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTERS CANDIDATES Mettling, Cassidy L.; Udall; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Milam, Raven S.; Emporia; Art Therapy Counseling Miles, Carissa D.; Lawrence; Curriculum and Instruction Miller, Amanda J.; Shawnee; Curriculum and Instruction Minihan, Morgan L.; Topeka; Curriculum and Instruction Mitrowski, Reed; Arcade, NY; Special Education Moeder, Keith W.; Great Bend; Educational Administration Mogilnicki, Derek; Middleburg Heights, OH; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Moran, Peter J.; Willoughby, OH; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Morgan, Shaun M.; Windham, NH; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Mourn, Carrie B.; Hutchinson; Curriculum and Instruction Murphy, Jay; Hampton Falls, NH; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Murray, Marisa; Americus; Clinical Counseling Murray-Brent, Angela R.; Topeka; Special Education Nave, Kate M.; Manhattan; Mental Health Counseling Needham, Susan M.; Shawnee; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Nehls, Ashley M.; Dodge City; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Nely, Rebecca E.; Mission; Curriculum and Instruction Newland, Jamie L.; Iola; Early Childhood Unified Newlin, Samantha K.; Lawrence; Educational Administration Nokes, Chintheya N.; Ulysses; Special Education Ntim Gyakari, Melchizedek; Topeka; Clinical Psychology Osborn, Darla J.; Wichita; Special Education Othart, Nicolas B.; Bakersfield, CA; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Owens, Luke; Kingstowne, VA; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Owens, Brent G.; Perry, NY; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Packard, Benjamin C.; Topeka; Educational Administration Paine, Rudyard Q.; Wichita; Instructional Design and Technology Panko, Kebra L.; Fredonia; Instructional Design and Technology Paradowski, Jay J.; Wake Forest, NC; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Park, Min Ji; Pohang, South Korea; Instructional Design and Technology Parker, Jon N.; Bixby, OK; Health, Physical Education and Recreation 18

Pascavis, Michelle A.; Overland Park; Master Teacher Perine, Jennifer M.; Auburn; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Petersen, Rachel A.; Emporia; Art Therapy Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology Pfeifer, Nicholas; Galesburg; Educational Administration Pickell, Sara L.; Lenexa; Curriculum and Instruction Pierce, Anthony T.; Emporia; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Pompa, Dione B.; Emporia; Art Therapy Counseling, Mental Health Counseling Poole, Cara D.; Wichita; Curriculum and Instruction Pretre, Derek W.; Marysville; Special Education Quenette, Terese C.; Manhattan; Curriculum and Instruction Radenberg, Sharon M.; Claflin; Psychology Ralph, David C.; Topeka; Educational Administration Rametta, Mandy L.; Merriam; Curriculum and Instruction Rank, Randall D.; Hutchinson; Educational Administration Reece, Hollie M.; Wichita; Early Childhood Unified Reinert, Ashley S.; Manhattan; Curriculum and Instruction Rice, Jessica A.; Emporia; Art Therapy Counseling Richling, Michelle A.; Westmoreland; Early Childhood Unified Ricke, Julie; Colby; Instructional Design and Technology Riehemann, Mickala L.; Lenexa; Curriculum and Instruction Riscoe, Lori; Prairie Village; School Counseling Robbs, April E.; Baldwin City; Instructional Design and Technology Robertson, Theresa T.; Parkville, MO; Instructional Specialist Robinson, Stefanie L.; Goddard; Master Teacher Robles, Anna M.; Salina; Instructional Design and Technology Rodgers, Ashley J.; Andover; Curriculum and Instruction Rosales, Lauren L.; Arkansas City; Educational Administration Ross, Sarah L.; Perry; School Counseling Rounds, Jesse D.; Iroquois, SD; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Sailer, Bryan A.; Emporia; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Satterfield, Patricia S.; Maize; Special Education Saunders, Daidra A.; Kansas City; School Counseling Sawtelle, Rose E.; Emporia; Art Therapy Counseling

Sawyer, Lauren N.; Salem, OR; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Schaard, Ashton J.; Troy, MI; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Schard, Molly E.; Overland Park; Curriculum and Instruction Scharping, Heather L.; Buffalo, NY; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Schell, Stephanie M.; Salina; Educational Administration Schmidtberger, Jennifer R.; Olathe; Early Childhood Education Schroeder, Ian N.; Emporia; Psychology Thesis: BEYOND THE BIG FIVE: DEVELOPING A PERSONALITY INVENTORY THAT CAN BETTER PREDICT JOB PERFORMANCE Major Professor: Dr. George Yancey Schuh, Brian L.; Riley; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Schwartz, Kristen K.; Shawnee; Educational Administration Scott, Leah B.; Lenexa; School Counseling Seaman, Candice L.; Waverly; School Counseling Sebastian, Czar W.; Wichita; Instructional Design and Technology Service, Bethany S.; Shawnee; Educational Administration Shepherd, Courtney R.; Olathe; Educational Administration Shoemaker, Tressa D.; Kansas City, MO; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Showalter, Connie L.; Andover; Educational Administration Skelton, Jaclyn A.; Palm Coast, FL; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Skibbe, Jennie L.; Olathe; Educational Administration Small, Arryn K.; Mustang, OK; Educational Administration Smith, Brittany M.; Ottawa; Mental Health Counseling Smith, Haylee A.; Manhattan; Curriculum and Instruction Spanko, Justin; Mineral Point, PA; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Speagle, Stephanie A.; Wichita; Clinical Psychology Steinkuehler, Christine; Topeka; Special Education Steinlage, Scott D.; Lawrence; Educational Administration Stern, Jeffrey A.; Felton, PA; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Stevens, Christopher A.; Milford; Curriculum and Instruction Stewart, Karlie; Winston Salem, NC; Educational Administration Stitt, Kaitlyn M.; Grantville; Early Childhood Education

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTERS CANDIDATES Streeter, Nicole D.; Olathe; Educational Administration Swank, Molly B.; Pratt; Instructional Design and Technology Sweany, Michelle A.; Olathe; Educational Administration Talley, Sara F.; Olathe; School Counseling Tanking, Karla J.; Circleville; Special Education Tanner, Kaitlyn M.; Wichita; School Psychology Taylor, Lesli A.; Ellinwood; Instructional Design and Technology Taylor, Mandy K.; Gardner; Master Teacher Terzo, Olivia; Sioux City, IA; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Thayer, James M.; Neodesha; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Thurman, Lexie N.; Junction City; Instructional Specialist Todd, Amber D.; Olathe; Instructional Specialist Torkelson, Andrew W.; Emporia; Early Childhood Unified Towns, Lester; Portland, OR; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Turner, Craig W.; Emporia; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Turner, Lauren K.; Great Bend; Special Education Vargas, Susana R.; Olathe; Special Education Vaughn, Felicia; Odessa, MO; Educational Administration VenJohn, Sarah C.; Winfield; Curriculum and Instruction Voigts, Kelly A.; Olathe; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Voss, Kortney D.; Emporia; Clinical Counseling Walker, Matthew G.; New Windsor, NY; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Walz, Katelyn A.; Mission; Curriculum and Instruction Wang, Muxin; Kaifeng, Henan, China; Instructional Design and Technology Wensmann Wonnell, Natalie D.; Silver Lake; Early Childhood Education West, Nathan L.; Neodesha; Educational Administration White, Christina M.; Wichita; Educational Administration White, Melanie G.; Manhattan; Special Education Wijata, Henry; Jakarta, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia; Psychology Thesis: THE INDUCTION OF HUMOROUS OR BORING STATES ON COLLEGE STUDENTS’ MOOD AND TIME ESTIMATION Major Professor: Dr. Cathy Grover

SPRING 2016 COMMENCEMENT

Wilde, Dan M.; Rutland, MA; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Williams, Helen R.; Emporia; Curriculum and Instruction Williams, Lauren E.; Topeka; Curriculum and Instruction Wire, Brooklyn N.; Chanute; Early Childhood Education Wise, Brandon C.; Lorraine; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Withers, Karen R. S.; Topeka; Instructional Design and Technology Wright, Michael; Stevensville, MD; Health, Physical Education and Recreation Yao, Jingyan; Xian, Shaanxi, China; Instructional Design and Technology Yarnell, Kevin G.; Minoa, NY; Health, Physical Education and Recreation

CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF LIBRARY SCIENCE SCHOOL OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Albers, Elizabeth A.; Newton Alweis, Caitlin M.; Billings, MT Arizaga, Eduardo; Portland, OR Ayers, Rachel L.; El Dorado Bitner, Jodanna B.; Victoria Bloom, Jenny B.; Salt Lake City, UT Boyer, Deborah A.; Wichita Chaffin, Domenica G.; Lake Oswego, OR Clements, Elizabeth A.; Wichita Covino, Corie S.; Garden City Croydon, Haylee A.; Portland, OR Culley, Heather C.; Weston, OR Donovan, Anne M; Emporia Duke, Amanda J.; Portland, OR Durkee, Ashley R.; Lawrence Dzbenski, Stacy L.; Fort Scott Eck, Ashley M.; Augusta Egger, Christine A.; Emporia Eggers, Lee Ann M.; Parsons Entwisle, Mary K.; Mulvane Flynn, Emily A.; Kansas City, MO Foster, Rebecca; Wichita Frantz, Anna H.; Topeka Freeman, Angel K.; Milford, NE Fuentes, Gabrielle S.; Olympia, WA Fust, Axel R.; Lawrence Gibson, Morgan R.; Mulvane Graves, Laurenjoy G.T.; Wichita Green, Muriel M.; Lawrence Gregory, Katherine E.; Liberty, MO Grullon, Guarina; Junction City Harris, Monica M.; Gresham, OR Hastings, Robin M.; Lawrence Huhn, Sylvie D.; Bodega Bay, CA

Hutchinson, Holly P.; Nortonville Jack, Samuel T.; Goddard Jackson, Carolyn S.; Leavenworth Jolliff, Lisa R.; Newton Jones, Sarah E.; Junction City Kettelson, Kayla F.; Albion, NE Krumins, Elizabeth A.; Topeka Lampert, Mindy M.; Salem, OR Landis, Cynthia L.; Lakewood, CO Langley, Nicole; Portland, OR Latham, Monica L.; Windsor, CO Leming, Zachary; Lincoln, NE Lemon, Diedre M.; Great Bend Lidgett, Katherine R.; Salina Lips, Haley; Kansas City, MO Massey, Melanie A.; Olathe McCaulsky, Jessica L.; Olpe McDonough, Gracie A.; Las Vegas, NV Miller, Nathan F. A.; Lees Summit, MO Naylor, Leslie L.; Wichita Norgren, Elizabeth A.; Emporia O’Dell, Bethanie R.; Emporia Owen, Sarah M.; Coffeyville Pauley, Nathan D.; Topeka Payne, Danielle M. G.; Topeka Peri, Kimberley K.; Arkansas City Plumb, Josephine; Wichita Reeves, Bridgid K.; Saint Paul Remington, Jeannette M.; Overland Park Richards, Jared D.; Manhattan Ricks, Mary E.; Mission Roper, Kristen N.; Kansas City, MO Rozzell, Ronald; Emporia Russell, Jessica A.; Emporia Scalia, Nathan F.; Lawrence Schmale, Danielle N.; Salina Schwegler, John P.; Kansas City, MO Scott, Kristina R.; Goddard Seybold, Jessica E.; Lakewood, CO Sheppard, Margaret M.; Great Bend Sherley, Lori L.; Manhattan Snyder, Marjorie N.; Winfield Spavin, Kelly; Bettendorf, IA Stephenson, Amanda J.; Hutchinson Stockton, Lisa K.; De Soto Stout, Erin O.; Corvallis, OR Thimesch, Andrea N.; Wichita Wilcox, Timothy L.; Olathe Windsor, Lucille; Mission Wintermote, Jennifer A.; North Newton Wise, Mary H.; Manhattan Woody, Stephen B.; Topeka

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ACADEMIC DRESS Academic Dress evolved from caps and gowns worn in the medieval universities. The academic gown is the basic garment of attire, and by tradition, it is black for all degrees and ranks. The square cap or mortarboards are a prescribed part of academic dress and are all distinctive. Accompanying the gowns are hoods, which are lined with silk in the official colors or color of the institution conferring the degree and which are bordered in the color representing the discipline of learning. The disciplines and respective colors are:

DEGREE SPECIALIZATION

COLOR

Agriculture....................................................................................... Maize Arts, Letters, Humanities...............................................................White Commerce, Accountancy, Business................................................Drab Dentistry............................................................................................. Lilac Economics......................................................................................Copper Education...................................................................................Light Blue Engineering....................................................................................Orange Fine Arts, including Architecture................................................ Brown Forestry............................................................................................ Russet Journalism................................................................................... Crimson Law................................................................................................... Purple Library Science.............................................................................. Lemon Medicine...........................................................................................Green Music....................................................................................................Pink Nursing.......................................................................................... Apricot Optometry......................................................................Sea Foam Green Oratory.................................................................................... Silver Gray Pharmacy............................................................................... Olive Green Philosophy.................................................................................Dark Blue Physical Education................................................................. Sage Green Podiatry-Chiropody................................................................Nile Green Public Administration, including Foreign Service................................................Peacock Blue Public Health....................................................................... Salmon Pink Science............................................................................... Golden Yellow Social Science..................................................................................Cream Social Work..................................................................................... Citron Theology..........................................................................................Scarlet Veterinary.............................................................................Science Gray