Spring 2017 commencement program

SPRING COMMENCEMENT

MAY 13, 2017 BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY WHITE AUDITORIUM ■ 9:30 AM

DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTER’S CEREMONY WHITE AUDITORIUM ■ 2:00 PM

SPRING COMMENCEMENT MAY 13, 2017 BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY WHITE AUDITORIUM ■ 9:30 AM DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTER’S CEREMONY WHITE AUDITORIUM ■ 2:00 PM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Baccalaureate Program........................................................... 1 Honor Graduates..................................................................... 2 Baccalaureate Degree Candidates......................................... 3 Doctorate, Specialist, and Master’s Program....................... 9 Doctorate, Specialist, and Master’s Candidates................ 10

ESU ALMA MATER Words by Tom Isern, Music by Joseph Ott Shall we exalt our University True to our forebears and posterity?

Our finest efforts we shall yield In classroom, concert, lab and field And cheers for ESU Shall we remember in our future years Bold shouts of victory or sentimental tears?

Then shall the memories abound; We made these hallowed halls resound With cheers for ESU With cheers for ESU

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5.13.17 BOARD OF REGENTS

Hon. Zoe Newton, Chair, Sedan

Hon. Bill Feuerborn, Garnett

Hon. Dave Murfin, Vice Chair, Wichita

Hon. Dennis Mullin, Manhattan

Hon. Joe Bain, Goodland

Hon. Daniel Thomas, Mission Hills

Hon. Shane Bangerter, Dodge City

Hon. Helen Van Etten, Topeka

Hon. Ann Brandau-Murguia, Kansas City RETIRING FACULTY James Aber, Physical Sciences William Clamurro, English, Modern Languages, & Journalism Marla Darby, Elementary Education, Early Childhood, & Special Education

Earl Martin, Elementary Education, Early Childhood, & Special Education Tes Mehring, Elementary Education, Early Childhood, & Special Education John Richard Schrock, Biological Sciences

Susan Mai, Communication & Theatre 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.

2017 recipient – Patrick J. Martin The persons who have been awarded this status in previous years include the following: 1979 William R. Elkins 1998 Joella H. Mehrhof 1980 Loren E. Pennington 1999 Kenneth A. Weaver 1981 DeWayne A. Backhus 2000 William H. Clamurro 1982 Helen McElree 2001 Marie C. Miller 1983 James F. Hoy 2002 Harvey C. Foyle 1984 Stephen F. Davis 2003 Ronald T. McCoy 1985 Melvin G. Storm 2004 Larry W. Schwarm 1986 Elaine V. Edwards 2005 Donald S. Miller 1987 Thomas D. Isern 2006 Herbert K. Achleitner 1988 Carl W. Prophet 2007 Elizabeth Yanik 1989 Dan R. Kirchhefer 2008 Gary Ziek 1990 Cooper B. Holmes 2009 Karen Manners Smith 1991 Philip L. Kelly 2010 James Ryan 1992 Teresa A. Mehring 2011 J. Richard Schrock 1993 Roger C. Greer 2012 Amy Sage Webb 1994 James S. Aber 2013 David R. Edds 1995 Gaylen J. Neufeld 2014 Charles S. Brown 1996 Martha L. Hale 2015 James D. Persinger 1997 Ronald Q. Frederickson 2016 Marshall D. Sundberg iii

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

Emporia State University Brass Ensemble, Dr. Gary Ziek, Director

STAR SPANGLED BANNER.....................................................................................................................................Dr. Scott Wichael Assistant Professor in Music

INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................... Dr. David P. Cordle

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

WELCOME..................................................................................................................................................................Allison D. Garrett

President, Emporia State University

REMARKS..............................................................................................................................................The Honorable Dennis Mullin

Kansas Board of Regents, Manhattan

ADDRESS................................................................................................................................................................... Dr. Nathan Mellor

CEO, C3 Brands

CONFERRING OF DEGREES: Allison D. Garrett, President David P. Cordle, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs R. Edward Bashaw, Dean, School of Business R. Brent Thomas, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Joan Brewer, Associate Dean, The Teachers College Shelly Gehrke, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management and Academic Success Scott Waters, Professor, Elementary Education, Early Childhood, and Special Education

CONCLUDING REMARKS.....................................................................................................................................Allison D. Garrett ESU ALMA MATER...................................................................................................................................................Dr. Scott Wichael

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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5.13.17 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

Alderman, Christopher Lee; Emporia Allenbrand, Jaide Hannah; Olathe Bartlow, Angela Marie; Topeka Berg, Michelle Marie; Wichita Berroth, Hannah Grace; Alma Betancourt Vasquez, Maria Isabel; Olathe Cantrell, Jacey Sarah; Wamego Carlson, Hannah Rachel; Lindsborg Chitwood, Crystal Jean; Wamego Cote, Candace Helen; Olathe Cranford, Courtney Ann; Manhattan Crapser, Ethan William; Overland Park Deghand, Shelby Rae; De Soto Eckert, Alexandria Elizabeth; Leavenworth Engel, Savannah Rae; Hutchinson England, Cheyenne Marie; Lenexa Garrison, Shane Franklin; Emporia Griffey, Tawni Cristine; Olathe Harlow, Alison Louise; Bucyrus Heins, Taylor Danielle; Americus Hill, Natalie Sue; Paola Hoffman, Abby Shea; Udall Holden, Kelly Erin; Allen, TX Houghton, Marcus M; McPherson Huddleston, Tyler Scott; Topeka Jackson Barth, Mikayla Nicole; Manhattan Johnson, Kristina Leigh; Garden Plain Johnson, Miranda K; Augusta Langston, Luke Donald; Olathe Miller, Katarina E; Hutchinson Nwogu, Nkemdirim Nnaoma; Abuja, Nigeria Rausch, Madison Renee; Clearwater Schoenfeld, Emily Kay; Topeka Sharlow, Mikala Nicole; Wichita Triana, Mario Vicente; El Dorado Voss, Jordan Alexander; Derby Wages, Bridget Maureen; Emporia Yamamoto, Takara; HyĹ?go, Japan

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Al Nouri, Moaz; Dummar, Damascus, Syria Allen, Cheyenne Sierra; Osage City Arnold, Jackie Leigh; Neodesha Avdeyeva, Elvira; Ashgabat, Turkmenistan Biles, Victoria Law; Prairie Village Blaylock, Katelyn Denae; Towanda Blessing, Nicholas James; Lawrence Bridge, Chloe Samantha; Kansas City Brokaw, David Michael; Emporia Brooks, Piper Lanea; Chanute Campos, Ruth; Emporia Cantero-Segura, Jean Roberto; Olathe Carey, Katrina Elizabeth; Whitewater 2

Carter, Bailey Brianna; Topeka Cipolla, Shannon Kathleen; Gardner Clark, Sarah Jane; Shawnee Coleman, Elayna Renee; Valley Center Collins, Alicia Michelle; Emporia Colpan, Fionna Daniz; Americus Dains, Cheyenne Nellie; Gardner Dains, Shelby Anne; Gardner Danford, Brandon; Olathe Davis, Holly Ann; Valley Falls Demaree, Jennifer M; Winfield Dorian, Kate Ann; Kansas City Euler, Jackie Marie; Lansing Fragel, Anna Laura; Marysville Fry, Isabella Ray Ann; Emporia Gibbs, Alyssa J; Papillion, NE Gray, Abigail Ruth; Bel Aire Haefele, Hannah B; Prairie Village Henry, Jamie Beth; Emporia Hoffman, Rachel Lynn; Overland Park Howard, Monica Danielle; Baldwin City Jennings, Kaitlin Nicole; Wichita Ji, Sang Hui; Gimhae-si, South Korea Johnson, Alyssa Renee; Saint Marys Johnson, Casey Michael; Olathe Jost, Sarah Michelle; Olathe Kane, Shannon Cornelius; Emporia Kitchen, Mynnette; Derby Klema, Alexandria Christine; Windsor, CO Kluender, Emma Melaine; Port Jefferson, NY Lambert, Ariel Audra; Rantoul Latham, Brittany Marie; Peck Lawrence, Sarah Abigail; Eureka Lee, Ali Christine Marie; Caldwell Lierz, Alex Bryant; Holton Loganbill, Shelby Marie; Moundridge Lorenzen, Daniel Douglas; Olathe McBroom, Ryan Michael; Wichita McLaughlin, Maria Jo; Lawrence Meloy, Michael Patrick; Cedar Vale Miller, Breyana Leigh; Topeka Miller, Lauren Nicole; Emporia Oberle, Chelsea Denae; Greensburg Plankinton, Aubrey Paige; Wamego Poe, Noel Kelly; Norwich Porter, Kelsey Lee; Independence Rabiola, Alyssa Nicole; Lawrence Riddle, Catherine Alexandra; Shawnee Rogers, Katelyn Kay; Emporia Ross, Bailey Alaine; Topeka Roth, Chloe Xiang Mae; Wichita Rupe, Torrie R; Wichita Schlesener, Kori Elizabeth; Topeka Schoeph, Stephanie W; La Salle, IL Schrader, Brandon Wayne; Emporia

Schwinghamer, Kelly M; Hartford Serbin, Kaiesha Nate; Hutchinson Seymour, Amber Kay; Manhattan Shadoin, Jessica Lindsay; Haven Shafer, Dallas Nicole; Emporia Shaw, Zachary Nicholas Aaron; Bates City, MO Sommer, Joseph Michael; Gardner Sones, Stacy Lynn; Conway Springs Strobel, Jaden Olivia; Andover Thacker, Tara Alexandria; Emporia Vervynck, Gina L; Lawrence Whitaker, James Levi H; Emporia Wimp, Mathew Joseph; Yates Center Winter, Wyatt William; Andale Wright, Regan Storm; Wichita Young, Mary Martha; Prairie Village

CUM LAUDE

Akpovona, Seth Cameron; Topeka Alfaraj, Ahmed Mansour; Qatif East, Saudi Arabia Allen, Anna Elizabeth; Emporia Aparicio Contreras, Itzia I; Emporia Atchison, Alexus Mechelle; Emporia Bissell, Catalina Marie; Blue Springs, MO Blake, Adam Robert; Emporia Blevins, Katie Marie; Overland Park Bluma, Breanna Jordan; Burlington Boese, Tabitha Janae; Great Bend Bruns, Addison Marie; Spring Hill Calhoon, Cassity Lynn; Emporia Carey, Laura Ashlyn; Kansas City, MO Carrillo, Jessica; Emporia Cokely, Shianne Bethlene; Cheney Darnell, Sarah Lyne; Haysville Elijah, Deidra Danielle; Kansas City Ensz, Staci Nicole; Newton Ewy, Alexandra Marie; Americus Furnell, Kimberly Anne; Leawood Garrison, Montana Brooke; Newton Graham, Zachary Tyler; Winfield Grissom, Alyssa Michele; Kansas City Guevara, Natalie; Emporia Gulick, Mckenzie Irene; Olpe Haselwood, Emily Erin; Olathe Hommertzheim, Katie Lynn; Andale Jennings, Hannah Rhea; Wichita Johnson, Spenser Marc; Topeka Li, Kun; Yantai, Shandong, People’s Republic of China Loux, Brian Edward; Lawrence Miller, Jenna Koren; Shawnee Moustafa, Mohamed Ahmed; Alexandria, Egypt EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

HONOR GRADUATES / BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES Noll, Kymberlee J; Nortonville Nuessen, Colby Clay; Olpe Nuffer, Paige Leigh; Overland Park Pattrick, Kaitlyn Rae; Baldwin City Pearson, Jacob Carl; Americus Rech, Reid Carolyn; Emporia Rubash, Emily E; Emporia Samples, Mark S; Louisburg Schmidtlein, Kristin Nicole; Topeka Smith, Tonya Lynn; Emporia Stock, Crystal Raelynn; Emporia Stone, Stephen John; Emporia Stupka, Kristen Layne; Concordia Sun, Yunchan; Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

Tucker, Julie A; Wichita Vivone, Haley Jo; Olathe Wahaus, Robert Keith; Olathe Yost, Claire Elizabeth; Wichita Zhu, Hanmo; Shenyang, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China Zidek, Jessie Ann; Waterville

WITH HIGH HONORS

Alderman, Christopher Lee; Emporia Cote, Candace Helen; Olathe Ewy, Alexandra Marie; Americus Shafer, Dallas Nicole; Emporia

WITH HONORS

Al Nouri, Moaz; Dummar, Damascus, Syria Atchison, Alexus Mechelle; Emporia Avdeyeva, Elvira; Ashgabat, Turkmenistan Brooks, Piper Lanea; Chanute Cantrell, Jacey Sarah; Wamego Combs, Mia J; Emporia Cranford, Courtney Ann; Manhattan Huddleston, Tyler Scott; Topeka Jalilov, Murad; Emporia Johnson, Erica N; Overland Park Nwogu, Nkemdirim Nnaoma; Abuja, Nigeria Schrader, Brandon Wayne; Emporia

BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES

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.

Bachelor of Arts Liberal Arts & Sciences Aparicio Contreras, Itzia I; Emporia; Political Science Beckman, Victoria Elizabeth; Emporia; English, Creative Writing Blake, Adam Robert; Emporia; English, Journalism Boulware, Tyler Matthew; Hiawatha; Chemistry Carter, Bailey Brianna; Topeka; Theatre, Psychology Coleman, Elayna Renee; Valley Center; English, Leadership Cranford, Courtney Ann; Manhattan; Sociology, Anthropology Esparza, Diego Hilario; Macksville; Political Science Evans, Courtney LaceAnn; Ottawa; English, Creative Writing Gilman, Haley Barbara; Burlington; Chemistry, Business Grissom, Alyssa Michele; Kansas City; English, Creative Writing Huddleston, Tyler Scott; Topeka; Communication & Modern Language, Leadership, Ethnic Gender Studies Jacobs, Solamon David; Emporia; English, Creative Writing Jalilov, Murad; Emporia; Political Science & English Johnson, Alyssa Renee; Saint Marys; English, Creative Writing Kayali, Mohammad Farid; Aleppo, Syria; Biology Lee, Kibbeum; Seoul, South Korea; Mathematics

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Li, Danwen; Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China; Art Li, Kun; Yantai, Shandong, People’s Republic of China; Theatre Loux, Brian Edward; Lawrence; Music Miller, Samantha Michelle; Olathe; Chemistry Nolan, Megan Ariel; Wichita; English, Leadership Osorio, Jennifer Esmeralda; Emporia; History, Art History Owens, Kyle James; Shawnee; English, Creative Writing Poe, Noel Kelly; Norwich; Crime and Delinquency Studies, Modern Language Rech, Reid Carolyn; Emporia; English, Modern Language Rosales, Jennifer; Emporia; Sociology, Modern Language Santillana, Jennifer Guadalupe; Emporia; English, Psychology Seth, Stephanie Ann; Silver Lake; English, Communication Sossi, Chase A; Overland Park; English, Journalism Troyer, Jerilyne Elise; Garnett; Theatre Walker, Derrick Decorey; Sabetha; English Yang, Jue; Zhaoxin City, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China; Chemistry, Mathematics Yoo, Seong Eun; Pohang, Gyeongbuk, South Korea; Art, Theatre Zhu, Hanmo; Shenyang, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China; Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts Liberal Arts & Sciences Bollman, Jeffrey Donald; Olathe; Art, Art History Holovach, Whitney Kay; Overland Park; Art Hyde, Emily Jene; Emporia; Art Lemmon, Colter Grant; Merriam; Theatre McKenzie, Tara Elizabeth; Emporia; Art Reynolds, Cameron Matthew; Louisburg; Theatre, Philosophy Romero, Courtney Louise; Kansas City; Theatre Short, Nathan Dale; Paola; Theatre Stephenson, Jor’Don Donnell; Kansas City; Art, Art History Weston, Cody Dwayne; Wichita; Art Yamamoto, Takara; Tatsuno, Hyōgo, Japan; Art

Bachelor of Integrated Studies Liberal Arts & Sciences Brengman, Jessica Michele; Hillsboro

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Liberal Arts & Sciences Alkhalaf, Sarah Khalaf; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Becker, Jaime L; Lakewood, CO Boyice, Katherine Ann Clarice; Kansas City Bright, Stacy Jo; Wellington Butler, Courtney Breann; Wichita Cokely, Shianne Bethlene; Cheney Douglas, Brooke Louise; Emporia Flaig, Robert James; Lawrence Garcia, Alicia; Kansas City Govert, Thomas Alan; Pretty Prairie 3

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Johnson, Casey Michael; Olathe Johnston, Caitlyn Nicole; Saint George, UT Jones, Dominique; Kilgore, TX Lin, Li; Fuzhou, Fujian, People’s Republic of China Logan, Justin Tracy; Burlingame Martin, Kathryn Anne; Emporia; Management, Leadership Martinez, Abraham J; Pierceville McDaniel, Parker Ross; Broken Arrow, OK Megee, Kathryn Alisa; Shawnee Mission Miller, Jenna Koren; Shawnee Peck, Allison M; Olathe Robetoy, Amanda Nichol; Augusta Sanders, Samantha Nicole; Lawrence Scheidegger, Taylor Lee; Shawnee Smith, Perryonte Lashoun; Milwaukee, WI Sommer, Joseph Michael; Gardner Soto, Leslye Coritzya; Emporia; Ethnic Gender Studies, Communication Terry, Heather Lynn; Wichita Vervynck, Gina L; Lawrence Walker, Dyland Zechariah; Schertz, TX Yeager, Stephanie Diane; Topeka

Bachelor of Music Education Liberal Arts & Sciences Bostic, William Edward; Gardner; Music Education Cook, Joshua Carl; Edgerton; Music Education

Bachelor of Music Liberal Arts & Sciences Demaree, Jennifer M; Winfield; Music Haefele, Hannah B; Prairie Village; Music, Modern Language Landreth, Trevor Forrest; Emporia; Music Roth, Chloe Xiang Mae; Wichita; Music

Bachelor of Science Liberal Arts & Sciences Admire, Miranda; Potter; Biology Al Nouri, Moaz; Dummar, Damascus, Syria; Economics, Business Alderman, Christopher Lee; Emporia; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Allenbrand, Jaide Hannah; Olathe; Biology Atchison, Alexus Mechelle; Emporia; Economics & Mathematics Blessing, Nicholas James; Lawrence; Political Science, Public Administration Boulware, Tyler Matthew; Hiawatha; Physics Boyd, Jory Dane; Wichita; Economics Bridge, Chloe Samantha; Kansas City; Crime and Delinquency Studies, Communication

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Brink, Jordan Joseph; Emporia; Communication, Leadership Burton, Danika Marie; Emporia; Biology Calhoon, Cassity Lynn; Emporia; Art Callahan, Chloe Elizabeth; Callaway, VA; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemistry Campbell, Brittany Michelle; Salina; Crime and Delinquency Studies, Sociology Cantero-Segura, Jean Roberto; Olathe; Communication Carrillo, Jessica; Emporia; Biology Castillo, Arasely; Emporia; Sociology Castillo, Valerie; Emporia; Sociology Castro Munoz, Ana Lucia; Lima, Peru; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology & Psychology, Chemistry Collins, Alicia Michelle; Emporia; Biology Combs, Mia J; Emporia; Economics & Mathematics Coopman, Cheyenne M; Pomona; Communication Cote, Candace Helen; Olathe; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Leadership Crofoot, Ross; De Soto; Chemistry Crosby, Courtney Jo; Herington; Crime and Delinquency Studies, Sociology Danford, Brandon; Olathe; Communication Daniel, Michael Garrett; Derby; Communication Ehresman, Drew N; Medicine Lodge; History Eliot, Dominic Ignacio; Topeka; Communication Elrod, Deidre Kaleen; Emporia; Sociology Emo, Aimee Marie; Olpe; History, English Everett, Marty Devon; Bushnell, FL; Crime and Delinquency Studies, Sociology Foltz, Bryan Weston; Overland Park; Communication Ford, Katelyn Faye; Emporia; Sociology Garrison, Shane Franklin; Emporia; Economics Green, Sawyer Mark; Topeka; Earth Science, Geospatial Analysis Guevara, Natalie; Emporia; Sociology, Crime and Delinquency Studies, Health Gulick, Mckenzie Irene; Olpe; History Hajek Jones, Alex Raymond; Plattsmouth, NE; Biology Hall, Emerie D’Nae; Parsons; Biology Harrell, Antonia Lauren; Emporia; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Mathematics Hayen, Christopher Scott; Topeka; Physics, Mathematics Hayes, Garrett Austin; Ellinwood; History Jasso, Skylar Jane; Hutchinson; Sociology, Business Johnson, Emilee Marie; Paola; Biology, Chemistry Johnson, Spenser Marc; Topeka; Sociology, Crime and Delinquency Studies

Keisler, Brian Michael; Emporia; Political Science Kelley, Erin NiCole; Rushville, MO; Communication Kile, Collin Richard; Madison; Earth Science, Geospatial Analysis, Geography Kiser, Jordan Michael; Emporia; Biology, Psychology Kluender, Emma Melaine; Port Jefferson, NY; Earth Science, Biology Lambert, Ariel Audra; Rantoul; Communication, Leadership Langston, Luke Donald; Olathe; Economics Latham, Brittany Marie; Peck; Communication, Art Lewis, Adam C; Lebo; History Li, Xinwei; Shenyang, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China; Chemistry Li, Zhilin; Yuncheng, Shanxi, People’s Republic of China; Earth Science Lierz, Alex Bryant; Holton; Physics, Mathematics Lorenzen, Daniel Douglas; Olathe; Physics & Economics, Mathematics, Chemistry Madeira, Brian Chance; Topeka; Earth Science, Paleontology Mahoney, Jordan N; Olathe; Biology Maples, Shaquora Diachelle; Hampton, VA; Sociology Mason, Monique N; Emporia; Crime and Delinquency Studies, Sociology McBroom, Ryan Michael; Wichita; Physics & Economics, Mathematics McEvoy, Brett Thomas; Emporia; Communication McKenzie, Tara Elizabeth; Emporia; Art, Art History Meeth, Alison Jenele; Wichita; Biology, Modern Language Melvin, Zachary Cole; Gardner; Crime and Delinquency Studies Miller, Hannah M; Oskaloosa; Sociology, Crime and Delinquency Studies Miller, Lauren Nicole; Emporia; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Modern Language, Chemistry Mobarki, Hamdan Ahmed M; Abha, Saudi Arabia; Biology Mock, Chelsea Taylor; Cottonwood Falls; Communication Moles, Michael Joseph; Olathe; History Moten, Kelly Lanette; Gary, IN; Crime and Delinquency Studies, Sociology Moustafa, Mohamed Ahmed; Alexandria, Egypt; Physics, Mathematics Needham, Alden Joseph; Shawnee; Crime and Delinquency Studies Newell, Cole J; Olathe; Communication Noll, Kymberlee J; Nortonville; Communication Ntumba Ilunga, Desire; Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo; Biology

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BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES Nwogu, Nkemdirim Nnaoma; Abuja, Nigeria; Economics, Mathematics, Business Pearson, Jacob Carl; Americus; Crime and Delinquency Studies Pfannenstiel, Kylie Nicole; Shawnee; Biology Pham, Jennifer Nga; Emporia; Biology Pineda-Rodriguez, Jesus Antonio; Emporia; Economics, Mathematics, Physics Porter, Kelsey Lee; Independence; Biology Ramsey, Cherie M; Grandview, MO; Crime and Delinquency Studies, Sociology Reynolds, Mallory L; Lawrence; Biology Ricks, Alaxandra Jaide; Dodge City; Crime and Delinquency Studies Rodriguez, Brandon Dean; Emporia; Economics, Mathematics, Physics Rodriguez, Federico; Emporia; Communication Sandoval, Joilene Elizabeth; Emporia; Sociology, Health Schmidt, Betsy Louise; Eureka; Communication Schoeph, Stephanie W; La Salle, IL; Biology, Chemistry Schrader, Brandon Wayne; Emporia; Economics & Psychology Schrader, Lear Goldwyn; Emporia; Crime and Delinquency Studies Schwinghamer, Kelly M; Hartford; Chemistry Serbin, Kaiesha Nate; Hutchinson; Sociology, Psychology Sharlow, Mikala Nicole; Wichita; Communication, Leadership, Ethnic Gender Studies Shepherd, Wesley Alan; Emporia; Economics, Mathematics, Information Systems Smith, Tonya Lynn; Emporia; Sociology, Crime and Delinquency Studies Stockman, Eryn Elizabeth; Emporia; Communication, Leadership Thomsen, Tyler Clayton; Thurston, NE; Biology Trujillo, Mayra Gomez; Lebo; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Psychology Trull, Mallen Patrick; Paola; Biology Turley, Alexander Cole; Emporia; Communication Urrutia, Breeana Raquel; Emporia; History Vargas Ortecho, Diego Martin; Lima, Peru; Economics Vargas, Sindia; Emporia; Crime and Delinquency Studies Vega, Nicolas; Emporia; Earth Science, Geospatial Analysis Vinson, Edward Charles; Emporia; Communication Voss, Jordan Alexander; Derby; Economics & Mathematics Wakefield, Kelsey Nicole; Shawnee; Biology Warren, Joshua Allen; Valley Center; Economics & Mathematics

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White, Danica Elaine; Wellington; History, Ethnic Gender Studies Wright, Regan Storm; Wichita; Sociology, Leadership

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Liberal Arts & Sciences Allen, Cheyenne Sierra; Osage City; Nursing Bissell, Catalina Marie; Blue Springs, MO; Nursing Bozarth, Eli Hunter; Norton; Nursing Burson, Ashley Gabrielle Vione; Emporia; Nursing, Psychology Campos, Ruth; Emporia; Nursing, Modern Language Engel, Savannah Rae; Hutchinson; Nursing Gibbs, Alyssa J; Papillion, NE; Nursing Holden, Kelly Erin; Allen, TX; Nursing Holloway, Megan Marie; Emporia; Nursing Hommertzheim, Katie Lynn; Andale; Nursing Howard, Monica Danielle; Baldwin City; Nursing Hydeman, Katherine Parris; Overland Park; Nursing Jacobson, Petra Mary; Wichita; Nursing James, Kimberly Ann; Council Grove; Nursing Jennings, Hannah Rhea; Wichita; Nursing Mandell, Zachary Robert; Owasso, OK; Nursing Nwokorie, Ruth Adelina; Coffeyville; Nursing Ross, Bailey Alaine; Topeka; Nursing Rubash, Emily E; Kansas City, MO; Nursing, Modern Language Rupe, Torrie R; Wichita; Nursing Seymour, Amber Kay; Manhattan; Nursing, Modern Language Smith, Sierra Nicole; Olathe; Nursing Tebben, Adam Albert; Wichita; Nursing Tindle, Shannon Kay; Fredonia; Nursing Tyson, Samantha M; Emporia; Nursing West, Cynthia Ledon; Americus; Nursing Winter, Wyatt William; Andale; Nursing Yoon, Seung Ri; Buyeo-gun, Buyeo-eup, South Korea; Nursing

Bachelor of Science School of Business Hajeer, Jalal Phillip Jehad; Emporia; Computer Science, Mathematics Whitaker, James Levi H; Emporia; Computer Science, Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Business School of Business Al Hany, Mahdi Nazeer; Jumeirah, Saudi Arabia; Information Systems Al Zayer, Ibrahim Habib; Al-Ahsa, Eastern, Saudi Arabia; Management Abejero, Cheradee Sarah Alog; Junction City; Information Systems Acosta, Victor Alejandro; Emporia; Marketing, Communication Adams, Bryan Mitchell; Wamego; Business Administration Akpovona, Seth Cameron; Topeka; Information Systems Alanazi, Bassam Azal; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Information Systems Albaqshi, Hassan Esam; Al-Hofuf, Saudi Arabia; Information Systems Aldossary, Ayad Fahad; Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Information Systems Alfaraj, Ahmed Mansour; Qatif East, Saudi Arabia; Business Administration Alhamoud, Mukhtar; Dammam, Saudi Arabia; Business Administration, Information Systems Alherz, Jaafar Salman; Al-Hasa Al-Hofuf, Saudi Arabia; Business Administration Almukhtar, Murtadha Mustafa; Saihat, East Region, Saudi Arabia; Accounting & Information Systems Alotaibi, Fahad Adel; Emporia; Information Systems Aqui, Javier A; Lawrence; Management Avdeyeva, Elvira; Ashgabat, Turkmenistan; Business Administration Ayala, Jose A; Emporia; Business Administration, Modern Language Baker, Jacob Lee; Emporia; Business Administration, Information Systems, Economics Barber, Tyler LaRaay; Business Administration Bernhart, Kelsey Renee; Olathe; Marketing Bessmer, John Richard; Emporia; Management, Political Science Bhakta, Shivam A; Pratt; Accounting, Information Systems Blaylock, Katelyn Denae; Towanda; Management Bluma, Breanna Jordan; Burlington; Accounting Bolin, Jackson Cole; Norman, OK; Management Booth, Delaney Aurora; Wichita; Business Administration Brokaw, David Michael; Emporia; Accounting Brooks, Piper Lanea; Chanute; Marketing, Information Systems Bruns, Addison Marie; Spring Hill; Business Administration

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Caudill, Jordan David; Louisburg; Information Systems Chen, Anqi; Kaifeng City, Henan, People’s Republic of China; Marketing Clausing, Alexander J; Augusta; Business Administration Colpan, Fionna Daniz; Americus; Accounting Cotman, Shayla Renee; Wichita; Accounting, Information Systems Cross, Geoffrey Maxwell; Olathe; Business Administration Davis, Jacob Kyle; Independence; Management Elbe, Taylor Mae; Emporia; Business Administration Ewy, Alexandra Marie; Americus; Information Systems, Accounting Faulhaber, Eli Russell; Valley Center; Business Administration & Information Systems Fehr, Alex Duane; Lebo; Information Systems Freeman, Jessica Lynn; Stilwell; Business Administration Frizell, Ashley Marie; Emporia; Accounting Garrison, Shane Franklin; Emporia; Accounting, Modern Language Gilliland, Brittany Rachelle; Rantoul; Accounting Glass, Sarah Allison; Wichita; Management Graham, Zachary Tyler; Winfield; Business Administration, Information Systems Griffey, Tawni Cristine; Olathe; Accounting Hanna, Wade Marshall; Shawnee; Marketing & Business Administration Hatch, Dana Renee; Le Roy; Business Administration Headrick, Skylar Anthony; Gardner; Information Systems, Mathematics Henry, Jamie Beth; Emporia; Information Systems, Modern Language Higgins, Sheldon James; Mulvane; Business Administration Hill, Natalie Sue; Paola; Accounting Hoffman, Abby Shea; Udall; Accounting Holman, Seth Daniel; Wichita; Business Administration Holmes, Rachelle Diane; Emporia; Accounting Houghton, Marcus M; McPherson; Business Administration, Information Systems Johnson, Erica N; Overland Park; Accounting Johnson, Kristina Leigh; Garden Plain; Accounting, Management Jordan, Tyler Russell; Ballwin, MO; Marketing Jose, Jithin Mathew; Olathe; Business Administration Julyan, Sarah Lynn; Paola; Business Administration Kane, Shannon Cornelius; Emporia; Business Administration

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Kemble, Max Palmer; Herington; Information Systems Klema, Alexandria Christine; Windsor, CO; Business Administration Leakey, Jacob I; Valley Falls; Information Systems Marin, Edison V; Overland Park; Business Administration McEntire, Tyler Jansen; Olathe; Accounting McEvoy, Brett Thomas; Emporia; Marketing, Management Meloy, Michael Patrick; Cedar Vale; Accounting Meseke, Kalyn Marie; Shawnee; Accounting, Information Systems Oakman, Cody Jordan; Topeka; Accounting Oberle, Chelsea Denae; Greensburg; Business Administration Oh, Jin Heung; Pohang, Gyeongbuk, South Korea; Business Administration Plankinton, Aubrey Paige; Wamego; Accounting, Information Systems Rahe, Megan Leigh; Emporia; Business Administration Rausch, Madison Renee; Clearwater; Business Administration Redding, Ryan Daniel; Gridley; Information Systems Rivera, Ramon Eduardo; Emporia; Information Systems Rodriguez, Aaron Joseph; Emporia; Information Systems Samples, Mark S; Louisburg; Accounting Shackley, Makenzi Michelle; Olathe; Management Shaw, Zachary Nicholas Aaron; Bates City, MO; Management Shong, Karla Christine; Emporia; Accounting Spann, Matthew Aaron; Lenexa; Information Systems, Management Spease, Allyson Noel; Andover; Marketing, Communication Stanley, Connor Thorpe; Emporia; Accounting Stanley, Maria Ann; Emporia; Business Administration Steimel, Mauri Ellen; Emporia; Information Systems Stock, Crystal Raelynn; Emporia; Business Administration, Political Science Stone, Stephen John; Emporia; Information Systems Stowell, Samantha Renee; Aurora, CO; Information Systems Stupka, Kristen Layne; Concordia; Accounting, Information Systems Sun, Yunchan; Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; Business Administration, Information Systems Tao, Mengshuang; Chuzhou, Anhui, People’s Republic of China; Accounting

Tibbs, Dukiya Marquee-Willie; Topeka; Business Administration, Leadership Torkelson, Jacob Todd; Emporia; Information Systems Vanstrom, Patrick Lee; Kansas City, MO; Business Administration Wahaus, Robert Keith; Olathe; Management Weinkauf, Samantha Jean; Emporia; Marketing Whaley, Colton Sage; Mayfield; Marketing, Management, Information Systems Williford, Tiffani Nicole; Hoyt; Information Systems Wimp, Mathew Joseph; Yates Center; Business Administration York Keegan, Lauren Marye; Spring Hill; Business Administration Zhang, Ke; Dalian, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China; Accounting, Information Systems Zhu, Shiyu; Liaoning, People’s Republic of China; Business Administration, Art

Bachelor of Arts The Teachers College Guzman-Lemus, Cristal; Emporia; Psychology Ibrahim, Yasmin Abdelmoaty; Alexandria, Egypt; Psychology, Ethnic Gender Studies Becker, Rachel Kathryn; Hays; Psychology, Modern Language

Bachelor of Science The Teachers College Alarcon, Homero; Emporia; Health Promotion, History Aldrete, Jon Thomas; Emporia; Rehabilitation Services Education Arndt, Annabelle L; Americus; Psychology, Sociology Arnold, Jackie Leigh; Neodesha; Psychology Barnhart, Katie Lynn; Olpe; Psychology, Leadership Bartlow, Angela Marie; Topeka; Psychology, History Bashaw, Jared Scott; Wichita; Athletic Training Beakey, Kelsey Nichole; Emporia; Psychology Bellavia, Samantha Christine; Lawrence; Psychology Boese, Tabitha Janae; Great Bend; Psychology Bohrn, Hannah Elizabeth; Overland Park; Psychology, Rehabilitation Services Education Brookins, Hannah Joy; Augusta; Recreation Brown, Antonio Xaviar, Jr; Saint Louis, MO; Recreation, Coaching Chen, Yuxin; Kaiyuan, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China; Health Promotion EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES Costley, Brooke Kiana; Mexico, MO; Health Promotion Dains, Cheyenne Nellie; Gardner; Health Promotion Davis, Vincent Randall; Indian Trail, NC; Recreation Dean, Bennie Joe; Pratt; Recreation Dewitt, Ashley Nicole; Burlington; Health Promotion Dickerson, Robert Edward; Emporia; Recreation Dillon, Ebonia LeRnee; Ottawa; Psychology Doyle, Denver J; Garden Plain; Recreation Drake, Jordan Aileena; Lees Summit, MO; Psychology England, Cheyenne Marie; Lenexa; Psychology, Crime and Delinquency Studies, Modern Language Enriquez, Micaela Yesenia; Emporia; Health Promotion Flemming, Junius Steele; Pratt; Psychology Foote, Mitchell Everett Don; Emporia; Recreation Frickey, Colin James; Clearwater; Psychology Fuel, Katlin Elizabeth; Great Bend; Recreation, Coaching, Political Science Geise, Andrew Paul; Shawnee; Psychology George, Megan Elizabeth; Conway Springs; Health Promotion Goodman, Brandon Thomas; Paola; Health Promotion Grafel, Saeger Zane; Council Grove; Recreation, Coaching Hallman, Dena Gabriella; Neosho, MO; Health Promotion Haselwood, Emily Erin; Olathe; Health Promotion Hayes, Sophia Ann; Ellinwood; Health Promotion Heins, Taylor Danielle; Americus; Health Promotion Hoheisel, Janelle Lynn; Garden Plain; Health Promotion Holder, Jazmine Wauchincilla Royale; Wichita; Psychology Jackson, Hope; Killeen, TX; Recreation James, Megan Alicia; McPherson; Health Promotion, Modern Language Ji, Sang Hui; Gimhae-si, South Korea; Psychology Juarez, Mariana; Emporia; Health Promotion Klema, Alexandria Christine; Windsor, CO; Psychology Lee, Ali Christine Marie; Caldwell; Athletic Training Lohrentz, Jon-Paul Alexander; Hutchinson; Health Promotion Luper, Jacky Dylan; Recreation Main, Sydney Podrebarac; Emporia; Psychology Maxwell, Lindsey Ellen; Independence, MO; Athletic Training, Physical Education

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McCormick, Mallory Renee; Derby; Psychology, Business McMillin, Amy Cherie; Wamego; Rehabilitation Services Education Meador, Erin Marie; Tonganoxie; Psychology Merth, Robert Henry; Emporia; Psychology, Management Miller, Breyana Leigh; Topeka; Psychology, Rehabilitation Services Education Monteagudo, Joshua; Cape Coral, FL; Recreation Moss, Hiram Denzel; Emporia; Recreation Nuessen, Colby Clay; Olpe; Health Promotion Pattrick, Kaitlyn Rae; Baldwin City; Recreation Rains, Taylor Kay; Emporia; Recreation Ramsay, Tara Renee; Emporia; Psychology, Sociology Richards, Connor Reese; Azle, TX; Recreation, Coaching Robinson Loyd, Lauren Adrienne; Wichita; Psychology Scheibmeir, Ryan Joseph; Valley Center; Recreation Schoenfeld, Emily Kay; Topeka; Psychology, Modern Language Shovick, Cory Alan; Emporia; Recreation Skinner, Alexander Reno; Edmond, OK; Athletic Training, Health, Coaching Sones, Stacy Lynn; Conway Springs; Health Promotion Steen, Taylor; Grand Forks, ND; Recreation Stephens, Jacie Ann; Emporia; Health Promotion Stephens, Savanah Jo; Fredonia; Health Promotion Tabor, Sarah Marie; Garden City; Health Promotion Torres, Melina Irene; Emporia; Health Promotion Vecchione, Katalina Marie; Emporia; Psychology Velasquez, Carly J; Emporia; Psychology Vivone, Haley Jo; Olathe; Rehabilitation Services Education, Sociology Wages, Bridget Maureen; Emporia; Health Promotion Wallace, Courtney A; Wichita; Rehabilitation Services Education Warner, Mary Rose; Melvern; Psychology Weaver, Tyrone T; Kansas City; Recreation Wherrell, Dustin B; Topeka; Psychology, Anthropology Whitham-Foster, Cindy Marrie; Topeka; Psychology, Creative Writing Yoakum, Katherine Anne; Shawnee; Health Promotion Young, Mary Martha; Prairie Village; Health Promotion

Bachelor of Science in Education The Teachers College (Elementary) Alvarez, Jennifer L; Olathe; Elementary Education Baldridge, Ann Elizabeth; Topeka; Elementary Education Berg, Michelle Marie; Wichita; Elementary Education, Modern Language Berroth, Hannah Grace; Alma; Elementary Education Betancourt Vasquez, Maria Isabel; Olathe; Elementary Education Biggs, Abigail Nicole; Spring Hill; Elementary Education Biles, Victoria Law; Prairie Village; Elementary Education, Modern Language Blevins, Katie Marie; Overland Park; Elementary Education Brokaw, Rachel Frances; Silver Lake; Elementary Education Buchanan, Samantha Marie; Grantville; Elementary Education Buche, Adam Colby; Burlingame; Elementary Education Cantrell, Jacey Sarah; Wamego; Elementary Education Carey, Katrina Elizabeth; Whitewater; Elementary Education Carey, Laura Ashlyn; Kansas City, MO; Elementary Education Carlgren, Suzanne Elizabeth; Concordia; Elementary Education, Theatre Carlson, Elisha Kay; Emporia; Elementary Education Carlson, Hannah Rachel; Lindsborg; Elementary Education Christopher, Kylie A; Shawnee Mission; Elementary Education Cipolla, Shannon Kathleen; Gardner; Elementary Education Claus, Mary Kate; Wichita; Elementary Education Cooke, Taylor McKenzie; Lenexa; Elementary Education Dains, Shelby Anne; Gardner; Elementary Education Darnell, Sarah Lyne; Haysville; Elementary Education Davis, Holly Ann; Valley Falls; Elementary Education Deghand, Shelby Rae; De Soto; Elementary Education Dieker, Elizabeth Don; Emporia; Elementary Education Duncan, Hannah M; Wichita; Elementary Education Duran, Olivia Gabrielle; Wichita; Elementary Education Eckert, Alexandria Elizabeth; Leavenworth; Elementary Education

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Edson, Felicia V; Fredonia; Elementary Education Elijah, Deidra Danielle; Kansas City; Elementary Education Ensz, Staci Nicole; Newton; Elementary Education Euler, Jackie Marie; Lansing; Elementary Education Flott, Kathryn A; Emporia; Elementary Education Fragel, Anna Laura; Marysville; Elementary Education Fry, Isabella Ray Ann; Emporia; Elementary Education Furnell, Kimberly Anne; Leawood; Elementary Education Gilkey, Meghan Janae; Wellington; Elementary Education Gillogly, Mallory Ann; Derby; Elementary Education Givens, Samantha Marie; Houston; Elementary Education Gould, Emily Grace; Lebo; Elementary Education Gray, Abigail Ruth; Bel Aire; Elementary Education Henry, Allyson Lucile; Salina; Elementary Education Hoffman, Rachel Lynn; Overland Park; Elementary Education Hutchison, Ashley Marie; Olathe; Elementary Education Jackson Barth, Mikayla Nicole; Manhattan; Elementary Education, Modern Language Jennings, Kaitlin Nicole; Wichita; Elementary Education Johnson, Miranda K; Augusta; Elementary Education Jost, Sarah Michelle; Olathe; Elementary Education Kilbourn, Courtney Marie; Osawatomie; Elementary Education Kitchen, Mynnette; Derby; Elementary Education Lawrence, Sarah Abigail; Eureka; Elementary Education Loganbill, Shelby Marie; Moundridge; Elementary Education McClure, Jessica Diane; El Dorado; Elementary Education McCullough, Megan Lea; Bonner Springs; Elementary Education McDonald, Mikaella Danyelle; Olathe; Elementary Education McLaughlin, Maria Jo; Lawrence; Elementary Education Mendenhall, Brianna Maud; Emporia; Elementary Education Miller, Chelsea Marie; Emporia; Elementary Education Miller, Katarina E; Hutchinson; Elementary Education

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Pendergast, Amie N; Shawnee; Elementary Education Pierce, Paige Alexandra; Wichita; Elementary Education Qually, Breanna Kay; Gardner; Elementary Education Rogers, Katelyn Kay; Emporia; Elementary Education Schlesener, Kori Elizabeth; Topeka; Elementary Education Shaad, Kara Marie; Olathe; Elementary Education Skiles, Bryce Jordan; Olathe; Elementary Education Smith, Jessica Raye; Olathe; Elementary Education Spano, Carly Jo; Lenexa; Elementary Education Strobel, Jaden Olivia; Andover; Elementary Education Stubbs, Alyssa Ann; Basehor; Elementary Education Triana, Mario Vicente; El Dorado; Elementary Education Tucker, Julie A; Wichita; Elementary Education Yost, Claire Elizabeth; Wichita; Elementary Education Zidek, Jessie Ann; Waterville; Elementary Education

Bachelor of Science in Education The Teachers College (Secondary)

Kabbaz, Laura Anne; Imperial, MO; Physical Education & Health Education, Coaching Langston, Luke Donald; Olathe; Mathematics Loibl, Montana Jerad; Wichita; Mathematics Loughmiller, James Atley; Posthumous Award; Chemistry & Physical Science Nuffer, Paige Leigh; Overland Park; Biology & Physics O’Gorman, Michael Malachy; Overland Park; Physics & Physical Science Prince, Alexander Stuart; Parsons; English Rabiola, Alyssa Nicole; Lawrence; Social Sciences Redeker, Emily Ann; Olpe; Biology & Health Education Riddle, Catherine Alexandra; Shawnee; Speech & Theatre Robinson, Hannah Leslie; Admire; English Salyers, Travisray Leon; Linwood; Business Schmidtlein, Kristin Nicole; Topeka; English Shafer, Dallas Nicole; Emporia; Mathematics & Business Shen, Ruochen; Beijing, People’s Republic of China; Physical Education Smith, Angela Elise; Emporia; Mathematics Swanson, Cheynne B; Frankfort; Chemistry & Physics, Leadership Thacker, Tara Alexandria; Emporia; Mathematics Wallace, JaShawn Markeyce; Kansas City; Social Sciences Wilson, Carol Ann Elizabeth; Manhattan; English Young, Joel Aaron; Americus; English, Music

Allen, Anna Elizabeth; Emporia; English Black, Robert Alexander; Emporia; Social Sciences Chitwood, Crystal Jean; Wamego; English, History Clark, Sarah Jane; Shawnee; Mathematics Cline, Elizabeth Anne; Emporia; Mathematics Cook, Arijana Nicole; Junction City; Speech & Theatre Crabtree, Amanda Marie; Overland Park; Social Sciences Crapser, Ethan William; Overland Park; Speech & Theatre Delaney, Connor D; Stilwell; English Dorian, Kate Ann; Kansas City; Business, Information Systems Dunn, Jonathan Alexander; Ralston, NE; Physical Education, Coaching Ernst, Kaley M; Emporia; English, Creative Writing Falk, Daniel G; Wichita; Social Sciences Forrer, Chad A; Quenemo; Physical Education Garrison, Montana Brooke; Newton; Mathematics, Modern Language Harlow, Alison Louise; Bucyrus; English

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DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTER’S PROGRAM PROCESSIONAL.................................................“Triumphal March” from “Aida”....................................................Giuseppe Verdi

ESU Brass Ensemble, Dr. Gary Ziek, Director

STAR SPANGLED BANNER................................................................................................................................….Dr. Scott Wichael

Assistant Professor in Music

INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................... Dr. David P. Cordle

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

WELCOME..................................................................................................................................................................Allison D. Garrett

President, Emporia State University

REMARKS..............................................................................................................................................The Honorable Dennis Mullin

Kansas Board of Regents, Manhattan

CONFERRING OF DEGREES: Allison D. Garrett, President David P. Cordle, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jerald Spotswood, Dean, Graduate School and Distance Education R. Edward Bashaw, Dean, School of Business Wooseob Jeong, Dean, School of Library and Information Management R. Brent Thomas, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Joan Brewer, Associate Dean, The Teachers College Mel Storm, Professor, English, Modern Languages, and Journalism

CONCLUDING REMARKS.....................................................................................................................................Allison D. Garrett ESU ALMA MATER...................................................................................................................................................Dr. Scott Wichael 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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Specialist in Education The Teachers College

Master of Arts in Teaching Liberal Arts & Sciences

Boeschen, Caryn; Gladstone, MO Boone, Jessica Marie; Omaha, NE Brabec, Amanda Paige; Emporia Casey, Jennifer Jo; Council Grove Hood, Ruth Anne; Olathe Monroe, Virginia Katherine; Kansas City, MO Stucky, Brooke Lauren; Wichita Tanner, Kaitlyn; Wichita Woods, Tresa Jane; Kansas City, MO

Medley, Cassandra Louise; Paxico; Social Sciences

Master of Arts Liberal Arts & Sciences

Master of Science Liberal Arts & Sciences

Almalky, Saleem Hassan Jubran; Abu Arish-Ab, Saudi Arabia; English Beat, Matt; Basehor; History Brooks, Ryann Nicole; Emporia; History Thesis: “Mothers of The City: The Women’s Social Service Club and Grassroots Progressivism in Emporia, Kansas” Major Professor: Dr. Karen Smith Broz, Matthew Mark; Topeka; English Thesis: “Bokor’d: America’s Blind Date with Voudo” Major Professor: Dr. Rachelle Smith Bryson, Leon Dale; Emporia; History Thesis: “The Cupper/Volstead Act of 1922; An Economic History” Major Professor: Dr. Joyce Thierer Dorsch, Lindsay Renee; Emporia; English Huff, Carri; Lawson, MO; History Thesis: “Meat in the Middle: The Racial Contours of Kansas City Barbecue” Major Professor: Dr. Gregory Schneider Hutton, Brian; Ottawa; English Johnson, Tyler James; Emporia; History Thesis: “A History of the Menniger Clinic and Diabetes” Major Professor: Dr. Gregory Schneider Michael, Christopher; Julesburg, CO; English Mobarki, Ahlam Ahmed M; Asir, Saudi Arabia; English Potter, Andrew James; Emporia; English Reynolds, John; Emporia; English Thesis: ““Respect My Authoritah”: Humor Aesthetics, Satire Laws, and Cultivation Theory Applied in South Park and The Simpsons” Major Professor: Dr. Kevin Rabas Sanchez Arrocha, Luis Ahmed; Santiago de Veraguas, Panama; English Seats, Cara Lena; Emporia; History Spencer, Harry Arthur; Emporia; History

Al Shaheeb, Abdulkareem Ali; Baghdad, Iraq; Biology Aladim, Abdullah; Ha’il, Saudi Arabia; Physical Science Alamer, Noha; Eastern Dammam, Saudi Arabia; Biology Alanazi, Noof Soud; Medina, Saudi Arabia; Mathematics Alghamdi, Eman Saeed; Al-Bahah, Saudi Arabia; Biology Alharbi, Hanan Ali; Medina, Saudi Arabia; Mathematics Almutairi, Ibrahim Saad; Emporia; Biology Almutairi, Khalid A; Tabuk, Saudi Arabia; Biology Alshammari, Adeem M; Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia; Physical Science Alshammari, Meshari Marzouq; Qassim Buraydah, Saudi Arabia; Mathematics Alshammary, Sharoq Saud; Qassim Buraydah, Saudi Arabia; Physical Science Alyousef, Fatimah M; Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia; Physical Science Alzahrani, Sami; Ta’if, Saudi Arabia; Biology Barto, Audrey Kaye; Lititz, PA; Mathematics Bendler, Emily; Yonkers, NY; Mathematics Bilyea, Judith Sheridan; Emporia; Biology Blair, William Kenneth; Emporia; Biology Thesis: “Identification and Habitat Use of Badis (Actinopterygii: Perciformes: Badidae) from Nepal” Major Professor: Dr. David Edds Blakemore, Andrew Thomas; Wichita; Mathematics Thesis: “Studies in Modal Logic” Major Professor: Dr. Chad Wiley Bowen, Kimberly Aftan; Pasco, WA; Mathematics Boyd, Riyanti Euis; North Chicago, IL; Mathematics Buchanan, Alaina J; Overland Park; Biology Bullock, Ashley; Columbia, MO; Forensic Science Carney, Marah Elizabeth; Emporia; Forensic Science

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Master of Music Liberal Arts & Sciences Stines, Bailey A; Edgerton Zeng, Xiahui; Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China

Diefendorf, Kristin N.; Lawrence; Mathematics Dorsey, Brian Thomas; Emporia; Forensic Science Feng, Yuan; Suzhou City, Anhui, People’s Republic of China; Biology Frier, Ryan Drew; Emporia; Mathematics Thesis: “Wavelet Based Acoustic Classification of Bird Species” Major Professor: Dr. Qiang Shi Hayden, Michael Thomas; Arkansas City; Mathematics Hazzazi, Yehia Abdulrahman; Jizan, Saudi Arabia; Biology Hoang, Canary Branch; Houston, TX; Mathematics Hobson, Samantha J; Hays; Forensic Science Hu, Changkun; Jining, Shandong, People’s Republic of China; Biology Kenyon, Maria Jimena; Ormond Beach, FL; Mathematics King, Charles B; Emporia; Forensic Science Kipapa, Israel Paul; Winona, MS; Mathematics Lahr, Peter; Saint Cloud, MN; Mathematics Mills, Michelle; Edgerton; Forensic Science Thesis: “Cost-Effective Alternatives to Casting Materials for Large Scale Impressions” Major Professor: Dr. Melissa Bailey O’Connor, Arin; Edgerton, MO; Biology Ortiz Montijo, Paloma; Emporia; Forensic Science Portofee, Marcus Crinigan; Shawnee; Biology Qian, Hui; Qingyang, Ansu, People’s Republic of China; Biology Thesis: “Preclinical Study of Using a Small Molecule Autophagy Inhibitor as a Novel Melanoma Therapeutics” Major Professor: Dr. Yixin Yang Ralston, Mary M; Salina; Forensic Science Rice, James Robert; Delta, CO; Physical Science Thesis: “Development of a New, Direct-Pushed Based, Geophysical and Geochemical Approach for Groundwater Tracer Tests” Major Professor: Dr. Marcia Schulmeister Roy, Palash Kumer; Dhaka, Bangladesh; Physical Science Russell, Pam; Monument, CO; Mathematics Sawyer, Lance; Hillsboro; Mathematics Schwinghamer, Katy Lee; Hartford; Physical Science Thesis: “The Orgin of High Silicia and Low Ph in Artesian Groundwater of Northeastern Thailand” Major Professor: Dr. Marcia Schulmeister Sehlaoui, Ayoub; Emporia; Physical Science Shi, Peng; Shenqiu, Henan, People’s Republic of China; Mathematics Snyder, Jacob A.; Andover; Forensic Science

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DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTER’S PROGRAM Sun, Huiyun; Zunyi, Guizhou, People’s Republic of China; Biology Suptic, Jason Robert; Overland Park; Mathematics Thesis: “Optimal Strategies for Castellan” Major Professor: Dr. Chad Wiley Teer, April J; Fort Ann, NY; Mathematics Thimmesch, Janelle C; Andale; Forensic Science Thesis: “Identification and Quantification of Ibuprofen in Blood Using HPLC-UB/Vis.” Major Professor: Dr. Melissa Baily Tian, Hui; Dalian, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China; Forensic Science Tubbesing, Jill Barron; Carnation, WA; Mathematics Wehrbein, Randol Louis; Hebron, NE; Physical Science Thesis: “Comparasions of Paleoenvironments, Taxa, and Taphonomy of the Late Carboniferous Garnett and Hamilton Quary Localities, Eastern Kansas” Major Professor: Dr. Michael Morales Welp, Brianna M; Mountain Lake, MN; Forensic Science Whitlow, Lindsy R; Lansing; Forensic Science Williams, Jordan; Edmond, OK; Physical Science Thesis: “Geologic, Permeability, and Fracture Characterization of the Arbuckle Group in the Cherokee Platform, Oklahoma” Major Professor: Dr. Richard Sleezer Williams, Marcia Jean; Hoisington; Mathematics Yan, Yao; Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, People’s Republic of China; Biology Thesis: “Heat Shock Protien Inhibitors: A Novel Group of Drugs for Treating Malignant Melanoma” Major Professor: Dr. Yixin Yang

Master of Accountancy School of Business Alexander, Wayne A; Overland Park Brown, Austin; Junction City Bryant, Amy; Andover Chen, Hailin; Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China Claymore, Carly Lucile; Emporia DeWild, Amy Jo; Carl Junction, MO Dorius, Jody; West Jordan, UT Ge, Changhong; Dalian City, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China Gu, Tao; Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, People’s Republic of China Haefele, Matthew D; Paola Ingram, Chelsea Rene; Topeka James, Javid Kareem; Fort Myers, FL

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Jin, Meilan; Shenyang, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China Lamsal, Kamal; Emporia Li, Shuyuan; Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China Mangwiro, Beauty; Harare, Zimbabwe Rice, Janet Lynne; Topeka Rodgers, Sean; Loves Park, IL Schnebel, Tyler; Evans City, PA Tetuan, Jason Isaac; Topeka Villmer, Justin Michael; Hutchinson

Master of Business Administration School of Business Al Khairi, Ali Hasan; Qatif-Alwaha, Saudi Arabia Alfaraj, Assad Mansor; Al-Awamiyah, Saudi Arabia Anderson, Amy Sue; Wellington Byerley, Teague Francis; Hartford Dauer, Amy M; Lindsborg Deng, Yuqian; Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China Edelman, Caleb G; Wichita Goins, Deborah; Manhattan Harsh, Hope E; Cassoday Herndlbauer, Nicole Iva; Wichita Huang, Jiapeng; Fuzhou, Fujian, People’s Republic of China Jones, Erica; Lenexa Landwehr, Madison Jo; Emporia Liu, Yixuan; Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China Magee, Stephanie Lynn; Shawnee Marcus, Debra Sue; Olathe McHugh, Amie Diane; Shawnee Metzler, Mitchell R; Derby Miller, Ashley N; Topeka Muniz, Anita; Emporia Poort, Colton W; Clearwater Reinhardt-Turner, Lori Ann; Topeka Stockemer, Kaitlyn; Colwich Tadimeti, Naga Datta Sripriya; Vijayawada, India Taylor, David; Paola Wake, Robert Dewight; Risco, MO Warnke, Nick E; Tulsa, OK Wise, Glen Douglas; El Dorado Xu, Hangwei; Shenyang, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China

Master of Science School of Business Feil, Christopher; Salina Morrow, Rebekah Jo; Mount Carroll, IL Verlander, Kerri; Kansas City, MO

Master of Library Science School of Library & Information Management Anderson, Brad; Overland Park Austin, Rosemary Ellen; Anchorage, AK Bingham-Gutierrez, Kari Ellen; Emporia Brackey, Scott; Topeka Bruegger, Joshua D; Overland Park Chamberlain, Nathan Daniel; Lawrence Chenault, Molly Mae; Roanoke, VA Clink, Cydney Ann; Evans, CO Collinge, Rachel J; Tonganoxie Cook, Jill Maria; Emporia Corey, Brent Michael; Saint Joseph, MO Crabb, Julie; Overland Park Davis, Michelle; Leawood DeVilbiss, Spencer Rimington; Logan, UT Durkee, Abigail; Portland, OR Enix, Rachel Corinne; Rose Hill Ericsson, Miranda; Topeka Ferre, Brett; West Jordan, UT Friedli, Autumn B; Topeka Gendreau, Catherine; Omaha, NE Gilbert, Shawna Rae; Alva, OK Goff, Angela K; Independence, MO Graham, Edward Joseph; Overland Park Hall, Rebecca S; Oskaloosa Hangauer, Kelly Robert; Kansas City, MO Hardy-Foltz, Angela; Topeka Harris, Jessica R; Lawrence Hawkins, Daniel R; Lawrence Heguy, Jordan Joelle; Boulder, CO Hicks, Lauren Elizabeth; Spring Hill Horn, Kandyce; Lawrence How, Linden Katherine; Portland, OR Johnson, Ann; Emporia Kazyaka, Ashley Nichole; Denver, CO Keech, Anne; Portland, OR Kilgore, Elexia Kathleen; Lawrence Kilgore, Jill; Lawrence Knotts, Erica D; Medford, OR Kopsa, Lyndsey Jo; Emporia Kreiman, Kathrin; Chapman LaFerney, Ryan; North Kansas City, MO Leimkuehler, Ryan; Lawrence Mack, Grayce Beebe; Beaverton, OR Mally, Darrel Paul; Portland, OR Martin, Kerry Marie; Olympia, WA Martin, Kimberly Kay; Portland, OR McKloskey, Salahuddin Y; Manhattan Morgan, Megan Marie; Wamego Nolan, Chelsi B; Tribune Novoa De Cordeiro, Angelica; Canby, OR Petersen, Alisha Christina; Wichita Purcell, Elsie Grayson; Muskogee, OK Robinson, Nancy Luellen; Admire Ross, Lisa Christine; Platte City, MO Sampson, Joaquin; Portland, OR Schweitzer, Marion Elizabeth; Herington Seats, Cara Lena; Emporia Setzer, Samantha; Sedalia, MO 11

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Smith, Alice Ann; Carbondale Smith, Kacy; Olympia, WA Snepp, Meredith; Topeka St. John, Sarah; Lawrence Swenson, Eric Micah; McPherson Taylor, Lisa M; Portland, OR Thielen, Christopher Scott; Portland, OR Thonen, Katherine L; Raytown, MO Wahlmeier, Amanda; Concordia Warren, Mckenzie M; Neosho, MO White, Samantha; Portland, OR Wise, Mary Margaret; Manhattan

Master of Science School of Library & Information Management Bethel, Omolola D; Irving, TX Choroke, Robinson Nyaberi; Wichita Sauerwein, Stacy; Fort Scott Trefz, Tammie; Eudora Wood, Lara; Kansas City, MO

Master of Arts The Teachers College Hudnall, Scott James; Lawrence Klein, Amy Lynn; Topeka Martin, Sandra A; Argonia Rios, Heather Renee; Emporia Seeman, Laura Ellen; Lawrence Wang, Mo; Haicheng, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China

Master of Education The Teachers College Beckem, Jessica Andrese; Junction City Brock, Raschel; Olathe Casey, Zachary Scott; Lawrence Leidy, Christopher; Clarksville, TN Leon Ponce, Wendy Germina; Overland Park McNeal, Mary Anne Louise; Emporia Shollenberger, Matthew David; North Ridgeville, OH Smith, Theresa Ann; Alexandria, VA Yancey, Jordan Alan; Gardner

Master of Science The Teachers College Adams, Trina Renee; Saint George; Instructional Design & Technology Alamer, Hana Ahmad; Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia; Instructional Design & Technology Albin, Jacqueline A; Wakeeney; Clinical Psychology Allen, Christina Marie; Udall; Early Childhood Unified

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Allison, Matthew McVay; Platte City, MO; Educational Administration Anderson, Meghan Nicole; Indianapolis, IN; Clinical Counseling Applegate, Tyler Wayne; Mound City; Educational Administration Arroyo, Melanie Ivette; Overland Park; Art Therapy & Clinical Counseling Ast, John Parker; Bonner Springs; Special Education Aune, Richard; Mahopac, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Bailey, Emily; Charlotte, NC; Instructional Design & Technology Bailey, Gilbert; Round Lake, IL; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Baker, Ashley Marie; Overland Park; Curriculum & Instruction Ballou, Daniel; Kingston, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Barger, Jacoda Louise; Emporia; Clinical Psychology Batliner, Brian Christopher; Scottsdale, AZ; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Blackman, Ashley Nicole; Overland Park; Instructional Specialist Blansit, Nicholas Alan; Overland Park; Clinical Psychology Blaufuss, Angela Marie; Emporia; Clinical Counseling Block, Jeffrey Joseph; Leawood; Instructional Design & Technology Booth, Carrie A; Cottonwood Falls; Psychology Bowling, Elizabeth Lynn; Lawrence; Rehabilitation Counseling Bowling, Sarah Almetra; Emporia; Instructional Design & Technology Bremer, Taylor; Topeka; Clinical Counseling Bridges, Dana Louise; Richmond; Curriculum & Instruction Brooks, LaKeitha; Emporia; Educational Administration Brown, Michelle L; Pittsburg; Psychology Brun, Carrie Kavanaugh; Overland Park; Special Education Buchanan, Mary Rebecca; Lincoln, NE; Rehabilitation Counseling Burchett, Justin Wayne; Osawatomie; Educational Administration Callahan, Kayla Marie; Paola; Special Education Carl, Beth Ann; Conway Springs; Special Education Carlone, Gina; Nanuet, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Casey, Sarah Elliston; Winchester, VA; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Cataldo, Joseph; Levittown, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Cation, Amanda Kay; Chanute; Early Childhood Unified

Chilcott, Alisha Donyelle; Augusta; Early Childhood Unified Chism, Whitney; Elk City; Special Education Cole, Shiloh Rose Angelique; Lawrence; Instructional Specialist Collins, Kaci Danielle; Mission; Special Education Collins-Johnson, Ashford DeMarcus; Olathe; Educational Administration Conaway, Beth Ann; Medicine Lodge; Rehabilitation Counseling Cornell, Timothy L; Fort Johnson, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Cosse, Christopher James; Raytown, MO; Special Education Courtney, Cailie Beilue; Overland Park; Curriculum & Instruction Crist, Jason Cody; Clearwater; Instructional Design & Technology Croan, Taylor L; Lees Summit, MO; Art Therapy Cuadra, Alexandra Catherine; Larned; Educational Administration Cuadra, Matthew Robert; Larned; Educational Administration Cuffe, Anthony Amir; Olathe; Rehabilitation Counseling Danner, Leslie Erin; Raytown, MO; School Counseling Davis, Anna D; Overland Park; Art Therapy Davis, Larry A; Emporia; Art Therapy Delehanty, Dustin John; Manhattan; Educational Administration Deneault, Katie; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction Dick, Tracy Ann; Neodesha; Curriculum & Instruction Dinkel, Markie Elizabeth; Topeka; Instructional Design & Technology Doherty, Jullea Jordan; Bronson; Curriculum & Instruction Dolan, Jason Ryan; Lenexa; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Don Carlos, Katie Marie; Independence, MO; Special Education Dowell, Christine Ann; Gardner; Curriculum & Instruction Drees, Seth W; Garden City; Clinical Counseling Duke, Katherine Ann; Olathe; Special Education Duke, Stephanie Elaine; Overland Park; Curriculum & Instruction Dunn, Haley Dawn; Independence; Educational Administration Durkes, Deanna Jean; McLouth; Rehabilitation Counseling Elliott, Melanie Janine; Paola; Special Education Elwood, Alyssa Marie; Cicero, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTER’S PROGRAM Elwood, Nakita Lynn; Madison; Clinical Counseling Erwin, Amanda Christina; Wichita; Early Childhood Unified Eslinger, Tyson Wayne; Holcomb; Educational Administration Ewertz, Alisha Grace; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction Farrell, Ashley D; Ottawa; Early Childhood Unified Farrell, Karen Renee; Axtell; Educational Administration Felton, Adam L; Odenton, MD; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Felvus, Mark; Marion; Educational Administration Fernandini, Libia M; Emporia; Early Childhood Education Fields, Westina Anne; Haysville; Special Education Finzelberg, Nina; Olathe; Clinical Counseling Fischer, Jessica Flynn; Falls City, NE; Special Education Flaherty, Kylee Marie; Salina; Special Education Foster, Sandy Renea; Lawrence; Special Education Franke, Kathrine Ann; Wellington; Educational Administration Frasier, Lindsay Anne; Limon, CO; Curriculum & Instruction Freeman, Gary Wade; Oskaloosa; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Frise, Whitney Kyla; Augusta; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Garcia, Robert James Ramos; Los Osos, CA; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Garrett, Jessica; Overland Park; Curriculum & Instruction Garrison, Amanda; Lawrence; Special Education Geng, Yuqian; Dalian, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China; Instructional Design & Technology Gibbons, William R; Worcester, MA; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Giesen, Paul; Alexandria, VA; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Gilpin, James Thomas; Galesburg; Educational Administration Gleason, Kristin Marie; Olathe; Instructional Specialist Goerl, Sara Lynn; Hutchinson; Instructional Specialist Gordon, Katheryn Ann; Overland Park; Special Education Gormley, Sara Lynn; Overland Park, Educational Administration Grammer, Orin David; Topeka; School Counseling Grant, Erickia Rashondra; Kansas City; Curriculum & Instruction

SPRING 2017 COMMENCEMENT

Greene, Neucasha Paige; Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas; School Counseling Gross, Monica Sue; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction Hajek, Allison; Omaha, NE; Curriculum & Instruction Hall, Dayon; Emporia; Psychology Hall, Whitney Morgan; Wichita; Rehabilitation Counseling Hammers, Dennis J; Wichita; Instructional Design & Technology Hammo, Leliyan Radhwan; Mosul, Iraq; School Psychology Thesis: “The Effect of Skillstreaming® Training on Peer Status and Social Skills in Preschool” Major Professor: Dr. Jim Persinger Hand, Emily B; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction Hanna, Douglas B; Byesville, OH; Educational Administration Hannon Evans, Melissa Lynn; Valley Center; Curriculum & Instruction Hanson, Kyle Timothy; Fonda, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Harrel, Stephen; Coffeyville; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Harris, Destinee S; Emporia; Psychology Thesis: “Organizational Development in Higher Education: Student Evaluations of Multicultural Initiatives and University Attachment.”

Major Professor: Dr. George Yancey Hatfield, Cynthia; Raymore, MO; Curriculum & Instruction Haude, Robert LeRoy; Hillsboro; Educational Administration Heath, April Marie; Emporia; Clinical Counseling Hendee, Samuel Eli; Easton; Special Education Hildreth, Andrew Lee; Medina, OH; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Hill, Lauren Elizabeth; Harrisburg, PA; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Hodges, Meredith Robin; Baldwin City; Art Therapy Hoffart, Curt; Vernal, UT; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Hoffman, Loren Marie; Topeka; Special Education Holdsworth, Rodney; Paola; Instructional Design & Technology Holland, Heidi June; Reading; School Counseling Holloway, Jeremy Dean; Louisburg; Educational Administration Holt, Nicole; Lake Stevens, WA; Instructional Design & Technology Honn, Tynan M; Hutchinson; Educational Administration

Hood, Jason Ho Min; Summerville, SC; Clinical Counseling Hope, Abbey Marie; Bel Aire; Clinical Psychology Horine, Melissa Hope; Carrollton, MO; Educational Administration Horsch, Stephanie M; Mount Hope; Rehabilitation Counseling Hovey, Ashley N; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction Howard, Julie K; Sabetha; Special Education Huebert, Madison; Kansas City, MO; Clinical Psychology Thesis: “An Examination of Three Mediation Models of Stress and Psychological Adjustment in College Students” Major Professor: Dr. Marciana Vequist Huff, Ryne D.; Olathe; Educational Administration Hull, Ryan Matthew; El Dorado; Educational Administration Hummel, Joselyn Marie; Eureka, MO; Educational Administration Hunter, Trave Nicole; Conroe, TX; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Jansonius, Gimmie Jo; Prairie View; Special Education Jefferson, Teresa Marie; Independence; School Counseling Jesseph, Breanna Renee; Merriam; Curriculum & Instruction Jewett, Joseph B; Olathe; Educational Administration Johnson, Hope G; Olathe; Special Education Johnson, Jennifer Dyane; Rose Hill; Special Education Johnson, Joshua Todd; Halstead; School Counseling Jordan, Brittnee Kathleen; Peculiar, MO; Rehabilitation Counseling Jowers, Stephen Kendall; Emporia; Educational Administration Kahle, Jacinda Renee; Emporia; Psychology Kannert, Robert; Holbrook, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Keeler, Charles Michael; Nashua, NH; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Keeler, Meghan Briana; Lindenhurst, NY; Special Education Keller, Rhonda Kay; Olathe; Instructional Specialist Kendrick, Elizabeth C; Spring Hill; Special Education Kern, Allison Renee; Kansas City, MO; Special Education Ketcham, Lesley A; Lenexa; Early Childhood Unified Kimberlin, Kyle Finn; Morrison, CO; Educational Administration Klein, Amy Lynn; Topeka; Instructional Design & Technology

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DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTER’S PROGRAM

Koehn-Fairbanks, Matthew Ryan; Cairo, NE; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Kress, Nicole; Yates Center; Early Childhood Education Lake, Kechia L; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction Lantsberger, Brice; Raytown, MO; Educational Administration Larson, Shelley A; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction Ledgerwood, Lisa Stephanie; Spring Hill; Instructional Specialist Lee, Kelsey M; Hiawatha; Instructional Specialist Lee, Tanner Celeste; Shawnee; Educational Administration Lewellen, Leslie; El Dorado; Special Education Lindner, Malia L; Augusta; Special Education Litvak, Aaron Joseph; Topeka; Educational Administration Loewen, Maria E; North Newton; Curriculum & Instruction Mace, Tori Elizabeth; Horton; Special Education Macey, Kelly M; New Fairfield, CT; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Mahoney, Sarah N; Lawrence; Special Education Majors, Amy; Kansas City, MO; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Manheim, Victoria; Emporia; Art Therapy & Clinical Counseling Mannon, Lorrin Joan; Lenexa; Curriculum & Instruction Marcotte, Angela Michelle; Emporia; School Counseling Martinez, Mandy Louise; Merriam; Curriculum & Instruction Marvin, Michael; Summerville, SC; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Masters, Joshua J; Holt, MO; Early Childhood Unified Matthews, Christina Louise; Gardner; Curriculum & Instruction Maxson, Karley Celeste; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction Medley, Cassandra Louise; Paxico; Curriculum & Instruction Mehmedovic, Senaida; Emporia; School Psychology Melcher, Jeffrey Wayne; Baldwin City; Special Education Miller, Amanda Jo; Shawnee; Educational Administration Miller, Jesse May; Berwyn, PA; Instructional Design & Technology Miriyeva, Gunay; Emporia; Instructional Design & Technology Mitchener, Deidra Renee; Liberal; Special Education

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Modik, Ronald Eric; Levittown, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Muirhead, Alex R; Hays; Psychology Murphy, Mollie; Avon Lake, OH; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Murphy, Sarah Elizabeth; Webster, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Neubauer, Celeste Ann; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction Newcomb, Laura Dale; Merriam; Early Childhood Unified Niccum, Lauren Blair; Overland Park; Master Teacher Nichols, Ian Hunt; Derby; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Nichols, Laura Ruth; Topeka; Educational Administration Nichols, Stephanie; Pleasanton; School Counseling Norman, Shari Dee; Stafford; Special Education Orajiato, Noble Chuma Godson; Emporia; Clinical Counseling Otto, Amelia Elizabeth; Emporia; Special Education Paddock, Elizabeth Irene; Bogota, Colombia; Curriculum & Instruction Philbert, Lauren R; Kansas City; Curriculum & Instruction Porter, Nicole J; Olathe; Educational Administration Posillico, Lindsay Ann; Lenexa; School Counseling Priban, Jeffrey Adam; Skokie, IL; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Price, Tina L; Marysville; Special Education Pywell, Mark Alan; Burdett; Educational Administration Real, Katelyn Danae; Emporia; Clinical Psychology Regehr, Amanda K; Hutchinson; Instructional Specialist Reynolds, Heather E; Topeka; Curriculum & Instruction Ricke, Julie; Colby; Instructional Design & Technology Risch, Robert M; Garnett; Educational Administration Robson, Emily Sue; Olathe; School Counseling Rogerson, Stephanie; Wichita; Special Education Rowton, Carly Elizabeth; Columbus; Special Education Saparito, Lisa; Lake Hopatcong, NJ; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Sarchet, Taylor Michelle; Belle Plaine; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Sauer, Michael Jacob; Emporia; Special Education Schaefer, Hayley L; Topeka; Special Education

Schafer, Kaitlyn Kristine; Clive, IA; Art Therapy & Clinical Counseling Schinzel, Christopher Michael; Bonner Springs; Educational Administration Schmitt, Bayli Ann; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction Scott, Derek; Junction City; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Secord, Merecedes Mariah Lacole; Emporia; Instructional Specialist Sergeant, Haley; Burlingame; Curriculum & Instruction Shafer, Roberta R; Emporia; Curriculum & Instruction Sheridan, Ashley J; Lehigh; Early Childhood Unified Shew, Cody Bill; Wichita; Educational Administration Simonsen, Sally Dianne; Overland Park; Curriculum & Instruction Simpson, Tessa Marie; Albia, IA; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Sims, Jake; Goddard; Instructional Design & Technology Skoglund, Jessica Ann; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction Smith, Ryan W; Brunswick, OH; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Smith, Sara Jo; Emporia; Clinical Psychology Smith, Steven C; Lawrence; Educational Administration Smith, Tiffany Lynn; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction Sopha, Shelley Renea; Prairie Village; School Counseling Sorsen, Jill; Emporia; Special Education Spelman, Sarah Snow; Indian Orchard, MA; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Steinberg, Jessica; Shawnee; Curriculum & Instruction Steiner, Heather Renee; Marion; Special Education Stevens, Amber Joy; Milford; Educational Administration Stevens, Christopher Alan; Milford; Educational Administration Stevenson, Jamie M; Overland Park; Instructional Specialist Stinnett, Max Todd; Wamego; Instructional Design & Technology Stockwell, Cody R; Westmoreland; Special Education Stremel, Stephanie Mae; Hays; Early Childhood Unified Stueve, Andrew C; Topeka; Educational Administration Swingle, Jennifer; Zenda; Early Childhood Education Talley, Briana Noel; Junction City; Special Education Tantaros, Rebecca Sue; Scranton; Special Education

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST, AND MASTER’S PROGRAM Thomas, Bethany Christine; Lebo; School Counseling Thomsen, Amy Diane; Hartford; Clinical Counseling Thomsen, Brittany Nicole; Gardner; Curriculum & Instruction Thomsen, Holly Lynn; Hartford; Special Education Thuma, Whitney L; Emporia; School Counseling Traugh, Kam; Liberal; Special Education Tucker, Heather Kristina; Towanda; Instructional Specialist Tulachka, Janette M; Darlington, WI; Psychology Turner, Amy Michelle; Lewis; Educational Administration Turner, Kylie Bren; El Dorado; Instructional Design & Technology Ufford, Karen Anne; Olathe; School Counseling Ufford, Matthew Eugene; Paola; Instructional Specialist Unruh, Lexi; Topeka; Special Education Vohs, Saige McKenna; North Platte, NE; Rehabilitation Counseling Voss, Anna Marie; Hoisington; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Waller, Danyel D; Dodge City; Psychology Walz, Katelyn Anne; Kansas City, MO; Educational Administration Wang, Ting; Langfang, Hebei, People’s Republic of China; Instructional Design & Technology Thesis: “The Effect of Virtual Reality on Learing Motivation and Academic Performance” Major Professor: Dr. Jozenia ColoradoResa Ward, Samantha; Roswell, NM; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Webb, Whitney Anne; Overland Park; Educational Administration Weber, Chelsea Leann; Topeka; Special Education Wedde, Kendra Nicole; Lenexa; Instructional Specialist Weinbrenner, Tyler R; Inman; Educational Administration Welch, Beau Michael; Emporia; Educational Administration White, Anita; Frontenac; Curriculum & Instruction White, Tiffany Marie; Princeton; Early Childhood Education Wiesen, Stefanie Rhea; Wichita; Psychology Wijata, Henry; Jakarta, Indonesia; Psychology Thesis: “The Induction of Humorous or Boring States on College Students’ Mood and Time Estimation” Major Professor: Dr. Cathy Grover

SPRING 2017 COMMENCEMENT

Wildman Zoerb, Catherine Marie; Wichita; Instructional Design & Technology Williamson, Christie; Buckatunna, MS; Instructional Design & Technology Wilson, Suzanne V; Lenexa; School Counseling Winslow, Danielle; Roeland Park; Curriculum & Instruction Woodruff, Leslie; Crystal Lake, IL; Art Therapy & Clinical Counseling Wright, Evelyn; Wichita; Clinical Counseling Yako, Darryl Robert; Lorain, OH; Health, Physical Education & Recreation Young, Katherine A; Marion; Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Administration Yu, Yanmin; Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; Instructional Design & Technology Zarr, Arielle Elizabeth; Overland Park; Curriculum & Instruction Zhao, Chen; Beijing, People’s Republic of China; Instructional Design & Technology Zundel, Christopher Lee; Anchorage, AK; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

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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