A transformative university that nurtures Christlike community, pursues academic excellence, and cultivates a passion to serve.
To impact the world for Jesus Christ through servant leaders recognized for their excellence, integrity, and spiritual vitality.
Dr. David A. Busic was elected general superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene at the 28th General Assembly held in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, in June 2013. At the time of his election, he had been president of Nazarene Theological Seminary since 2011.
Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, David was ordained in 1991 by Dr. John A. Knight. After being an associate pastor in Oklahoma and Kansas, he served as senior pastor for three Churches of the Nazarene: Vineyard Community Church (Livermore, California), Central Church (Lenexa, Kansas), and First Church (Bethany, Oklahoma).
During his tenure at Bethany First, Dr. Busic helped initiate and establish the Swaziland Partnership in 2007 to help reduce the HIV/AIDS rate and assist vulnerable children in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Africa.
Dr. Busic received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Nazarene University in 1988 and a Master of Divinity degree from Nazarene Theological Seminary in 1993. Southern Nazarene University conferred a Doctor of Divinity degree upon him in 2010. He earned a Doctor of Ministry in theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary.
He has a distinguished tradition of service to the denomination. He has been a member of the General Board of the Church of the Nazarene, during which time he was also elected president of the USA National Board. From 2005 to 2013 he was a member of the Board of General Superintendents’ Thought Partners, a think tank for critical issues facing the church.
Busic was co-editor for Preacher’s Magazine from 2000 to 2007. He has also published numerous articles, book chapters, and authored five books, Perfectly Imperfect: Character Sketches from the Old Testament; Perfectly Imperfect, Character Sketches from the New Testament; The City: Urban Churches in the Wesleyan Tradition; Way, Truth, Life: Discipleship as a Journey of Grace; and his most recent volume, The Praying Pastor: Learning to Lead from your Knees. His preaching is widely respected throughout the church, making him a sought-after speaker and leadership advisor.
Dr. Busic and his wife, Christi, live in Edmond, Oklahoma. They have three grown children and seven grandchildren.
Dr. David J. Spittal is the fifth president of MidAmerica Nazarene University. He took office on February 1, 2012. His efforts to recruit, train and develop the highest quality faculty have positioned the university to continue attracting students seeking an outstanding education taught from a Christian worldview.
Prior to coming to MNU, Dr. Spittal served as president of Southern Wesleyan University in Central, South Carolina, from 1994 to 2011.
Dr. Spittal serves on the Board of Trustees for the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA) and the Kansas Independent College Fund, and is a member of the USA/Canada Council of Education of the Church of the Nazarene.
Dr. Spittal holds an Ed.D. in educational administration, an M.S. in music education, and a B.S. in instrumental/vocal music and art education from Ball State University.
DR. DAVID J. SPITTAL President, MidAmerica Nazarene University
DR. ABBY HODGES
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer
Prior to coming to MNU, Dr. Abby Hodges served as associate professor of chemistry and assistant department chair of biology and chemistry at Azuza Pacific University. At MNU, she quickly took on leadership roles such as chair of the Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences Department, then dean of the College of Arts & Sciences until her recent appointment to vice president for academic affairs.
Dr. Hodges is a recognized scholar and researcher in the field of chemistry. Her research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored more than 20 students on these research topics. She has also advanced the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.
Dr. Hodges earned a B.S. in chemistry at Denison University, then an M.S. and Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Yale University. Her undergraduate research led to her doctoral research at Yale and internships with the Procter and Gamble Research Biotechnology Division. She has published numerous academic papers and holds a patent for modified miniature proteins, leading to many professional presentations about her findings. These experiences have made Dr. Hodges a champion for undergraduate research at MNU, resulting in exceptional research opportunities for students.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.
College Church of the Nazarene
PRELUDE ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Concert Band
Luke D. Johnson, Tenured Professor of Music, Director
WELCOME
PROCESSIONAL
Fanfare and Processional (Pomp and Circumstance), Sir Edward Elgar / Arr. James D. Ployhar
Dave Wegley Professor of Business
Concert Band
*THE NATIONAL ANTHEM ..................................................................................................................................................Madisyn Garrison
Star Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key Class of 2024, Director
*INVOCATION
Pioneer Class of 1974
Special Address from the Class of 1974 to the Class of 2024
SCRIPTURE READING
Jon North Parent of Graduate
David J. Spittal President of the University
Darrell Ranum
Wendy Belcher
Isaiah 40:21-31 Parent of Graduate
CHORAL SELECTION .......................................................................................................................................................... Symphonic Choir
Christopher Smith, Associate Professor of Music, Choral Director
Hymn of Creation, Words by Isaac Watts, Music by Dan Forrest
Total Praise, Richard Smallwood
FACULTY EMERITUS PRESENTATION ..............................................................................................................................
President Spittal
Dr. Randy Cloud, Assistant to the President for Church Relations and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Language, History, & Philosophy
Mr. Jack Jones, Assistant Professor Emeritus of Sports Management
Dr. Neil Friesland, Professor Emeritus of Education
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER ................................................................................................................................... President Spittal
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
David A. Busic General Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene
HYMN Carson Schmutzler
To God Be the Glory, Fanny Crosby
I. To God be the glory - great things He hath done. So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the Lifegate that all may go in.
The Class of 2024, Director
II. Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing thro’ Jesus, the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.
Chorus: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father, thro’ Jesus, the Son, And give Him the glory - great things He hath done!
THE AMERICAN HERITAGE AWARD
SENIOR CLASS GIFT
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
Abby Hodges
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Lacie Kazmaier
Senior Class President, Class of 2024
Abby Hodges
CONFERRING OF DEGREES ................................................................................................................................................ President Spittal
The Class of 2024
*ALMA MATER McKenna Clements
The Class of 2024, Director
Words: Dr. Jerry Nelson
Music: Dr. Christopher Smith
Arranged: Dr. Luke D. Johnson
On a Kansas hill we’ve planted
Dreams of hope from heaven’s light; Pioneers’ undaunted spirits
Keep the vision burning bright.
MidAmerica we laud you, God directs our destiny
Like the eagle soaring higher: Ever stronger, ever free.
COMMISSIONING OF THE GRADUATES President Spittal
*BENEDICTION .............................................................................................................................................................................
Brady Braatz
University Chaplain
RECESSIONAL
Fanfare and Recessional, James D. Ployhar
Please be seated at the conclusion of the ceremony while the faculty and graduates recess.
University Banner Carrier: Linda Alexander, Professor of Teacher Education
Flag Bearers: Mark Brown, Professor of Mathematics
Yorton Clark, Professor of Business
Chief Academic Marshal: Dave Wegley, Professor of Business
Academic Marshals: Jill Gonzalez-Bravo, Associate Dean, School of Education
Randy Cloud, Assistant to the President for Church Relations, Director, MNU Pioneer Trek
Junior Marshals: Nathaniel Bowman, Braedan Jones, Samuel Powell
Class of 2024 Class Officers: Lacie Kazmaier, President
Caley Blosser, Publicity
Joey Calamaio, Events
Chloe Snyder, Finance
Concert Band
*Assembly standing
Saturday, May 4, 2024 3:00 p.m.
College Church of the Nazarene
PRELUDE ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Concert Band
Luke D. Johnson, Tenured Professor of Music, Director
WELCOME
Dave Wegley Professor of Business
PROCESSIONAL ......................................................................................................................................................................... Concert Band
Fanfare and Processional (Pomp and Circumstance), Sir Edward Elgar / Arr. James D. Ployhar
*THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
Jake Haughey Star Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key Class of 2025, Director
*INVOCATION
OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READING
Todd Frye Professor of Counseling
Bob Humphrey
Isaiah 40:21-31 Professor of Business
CHORAL SELECTION
Hymn of Creation, Words by Isaac Watts, Music by Dan Forrest Total Praise, Richard Smallwood
ROBERT I. BROWER RECOGNITION OF FACULTY IN PROFESSIONAL AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS
CHALLENGE TO THE GRADUATES
HYMN
Symphonic Choir
Christopher Smith, Associate Professor of Music, Choral Director
David J. Spittal President of the University
President Spittal
Emma Erickson
To God Be the Glory, Fanny Crosby The Class of 2026, Director
I. To God be the glory - great things He hath done. So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the Lifegate that all may go in.
II. Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing thro’ Jesus, the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.
Chorus: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father, thro’ Jesus, the Son, And give Him the glory - great things He hath done!
NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READING .............................................................................................................................. Yorton Clark Colossians 1:9-23 Professor of Business
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES Abby Hodges Vice President for Academic Affairs
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
The Class of 2024
*ALMA MATER
Words: Dr. Jerry Nelson
Music: Dr. Christopher Smith
Arranged: Dr. Luke D. Johnson
On a Kansas hill we’ve planted Dreams of hope from heaven’s light; Pioneers’ undaunted spirits
Keep the vision burning bright.
COMMISSIONING OF THE GRADUATES
*BENEDICTION
MidAmerica we laud you, God directs our destiny Like the eagle soaring higher: Ever stronger, ever free.
President Spittal
Bryson Kendall The Class of 2025, Director
President Spittal
Ella Nordell-Morris The Class 2024
RECESSIONAL Concert Band
Fanfare and Recessional, James D. Ployhar
Please be seated at the conclusion of the ceremony while the faculty and graduates recess.
University Banner Carrier: Bob Humphrey, Professor of Business
Flag Bearers: Linda Alexander, Professor of Education
Jamie Myrtle, Dean, College of Professional and Graduate Studies
Chief Academic Marshal: Dave Wegley, Professor of Business
Academic Marshals: Jill Gonzalez-Bravo, Associate Dean, School of Education
Randy Cloud, Assistant to the President for Church Relations, Director, Pioneer Trek
Junior Marshals: Nathaniel Bowman, Braedan Jones, Samuel Powell
*Assembly standing
Traditional Undergraduate Commencement, May 4, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
***=Summa Cum Laude **=Magna Cum Laude *=Cum Laude Φ Phi Delta Lambda Λ =MNU Honors Program Ν =The National Society of Leadership and Success Π =Pi Lambda Theta Σ =Sigma Theta Tau Ψ =Psi Chi Δ Μ Δ =Delta Mu Delta Δ K Γ = Delta Kappa Gamma
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Jacob Glidewell Alexander Business Administration
Rachel Michele Allegri Biology Education
Ariana Sofia Arciniega Tolay Graphic Design
*** Stanley Lynn Baldwin Φ Chemistry
* Enzo Balsini de Gracia e Carvalho Sports Management
Johnathan Barry Sports Management
** Trevor Beaudry Φ Ministry
*** Maegan Faith Beckner Graphic Design
Nicolas Eduardo Bevacqua Business Administration
Ashaya Janell Blevins Biology
** Caley Jo Blosser Elementary Education
Andrew Stephen Bond Mathematics Education
*** Natasa Bozic Φ Psychology
** Madalyn Elizabeth Braatz Psychology Sociology
Mari Eliizabeth Brennaman Psychology
Anthony Deshon Brown Psychology
Tyler Edward Lee Bussey Accounting
Joseph Calamaio Accounting
Kayla Nicole Calderon Accounting
Evan Carnes Psychology
*** McKenna Clements Music
*** Stanley Coates Λ Φ Chemistry
Alissa Renee Cook
English Theatre
Dionathan Liandry Cornet Santos Sports Management
Mikkel Braz Costa Business Administration
Savannah Anne Crossland Interdisciplinary Studies
Faith Rose Dmyterko Δ K Γ Elementary Education
Dezmen Duncan Business Administration
*** Grady Evan Eichman Computer Science Mathematics
Johnathan Scott Lee Ensor Youth and Family Ministry
Lauren Annalise Fleshman Ministry
* Jordan Carlie Fletcher Middle School Science Education
Nathaniel Earl Florence Physical Education
Jonathan Franke Sports Management
Allison French Business Administration
Cora Lyndsy Fritzemeier Psychology Sociology
Matthew Scott Garber Sports Management
*** Madoline Mary Gibbons Φ Elementary Education
*** Hailey Gilbert English
** Jordynn Nicole Gonzalez Δ Μ Δ Business Administration
Blake S. Gorton Leadership and Management
Garrett Dwain Graves Criminal Justice
Julia Susanne Hale Ministry
** Cordelia Grace Hanger Elementary Education
De’Mario Shy’Hime Hanson Sports Management
Paul Rich Heddings
Social Studies and History, Government Education
* Mason Hunter Δ Μ Δ Business Administration
Gabriel Hurlbert Youth and Family Ministry
Kristian Hurtado History
* Alexa Quinn Ibarra Sociology Psychology
** Jack Laurence James Φ Music - Worship Arts
** Olivia Grace James Music - Worship Arts
** Maleena Johnson Theatre
Mikayla Elise Johnson Psychology
Caleb Jones-McCrary Sports Management
** Lacie Marie Kazmaier Φ Psychology
*** Gracyn Margaret Kloth Λ Φ Children & Family Ministry
* Landon Kreissler Business Administration
** Carly Ann Lindenmeyer Biology
*** Annika Katherine Linin Δ K Γ Φ Elementary Education
Dennis James Logston Ministry
* Lucie Macečková Business Administration
Jaxon A. Malone Sports Management
*** Joshua Daniel Martinez Δ Μ Δ Φ Business Administration
* Andrew Joseph McMahon Business Administration
* Alexander Mendiburu Psychology
Robert Lee Menefee Jr. Criminal Justice
** Alyssa Messina Φ Criminal Justice
Aidan Joseph Michel Chemistry Criminal Justice
Ava Rose Miller Marketing
** Jonathan Munoz Sports Management
*** Caity Marie Nelson Φ Theatre
*** Audrey Faith North Δ Μ Δ Φ Leadership and Management
* Trinity Warner Ozias Youth and Family Ministry
*** Dennis Ronaldo Palacio Guerrero Δ Μ Δ Φ Business Administration
Nicholas Peter Panagakis Mathematics Computer Science
*** Nathaniel James Parker Φ Ministry
Bi’Anna Nicole Pettis Business Administration
** Justine Louise Rahto English
Madison Rose Reif Graphic Design
Amber L. Rich Youth and Family Ministry
Darin Robertson Biology
Thatcher Robertson Chemistry
** Joshua Steven Robinson Φ English
Natalya Lynn Roh Music
* Jordan Roland Business Administration
*** Courtney Roughton Φ Bible and Theology
Magdalene Marie Royer Δ K Γ Elementary Education
MacKayla Lauryn Rush Business Administration
*** Hannah Bethany Ryser Φ Graphic Design
Paul E. Saint Louis Sports Management
Maepu Anthony Sao Business Psychology
* Arielle Grace Sargent Accounting
*** Teresa Marie Saunders Φ Psychology
*** Carson Joseph Schmutzler Φ Music
* Lorenzo LePore Serrano Sports Management
Brycen Sherwood Business Administration
*** Jalie Pearl Shultz Δ Μ Δ Ν Λ Φ Marketing
* Rilee Ann Slycord Accounting
Chloe Leeann Smith Mathematics
* Chloe Anne Snyder Elementary Education
*** Meghan Yvonne Marie Spann Λ Φ Ministry
Derrick Spicer Interdisciplinary Studies
Samuel Stephens Psychology
** Nicolas Theberge Sports Management
*** Tahlia Thompson Φ Ministry
* Camden David Trevarrow Δ Μ Δ Marketing Graphic Design
Zachary Shawn Trevino Business Administration
* Gabrielle Renee Vajda Psychology
Logan Vogel Sports Management
** Vitus Voitl Psychology Sociology
Jonathan E. Waller Λ Ministry
Seth Constantine Halson Watkins Ministry
*** Rebekah Julyn Willett Φ Psychology
* Ryan Robert Wilwers Sports Management
Isabelle Erin Woolsey Δ K Γ Elementary Education
Diego Alexander Zapata Business Administration
BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION
Madisyn Colby Garrison Δ K Γ Music Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
*** Stanley Lynn Baldwin Φ Kinesiology
** Cole Belcher Λ Φ Computer Science
* Garrett Ryan Belcher Chemistry
Kylar Anne Marie Brown Kinesiology
Alyssa Calvert Kinesiology
*** Stanley Coates Λ Φ Biology
* Madilyn Conner Kinesiology
*** Aislinn Geis Λ Φ Kinesiology
Mitchell Reed Hufker Kinesiology
Rudee Joelle Jensen Elementary Education
Justin Johnson Kinesiology
Kentreal Jones Kinesiology
*** Scott Jeffry Klootwyk Φ Kinesiology
** Carly Ann Lindenmeyer Kinesiology
Amaya Gabrielle Marlatt Kinesiology
* Peter Josiah Trung Mitchell Kinesiology
Bryce G. Rinderknecht Computer Science
*** Alyssa Robinson Λ Φ Biology
Calista Schechinger Kinesiology
*** Asa Solomon Δ K Γ Φ Elementary Education
*** Kylee Renee Stevens Δ K Γ Φ Elementary Education
Marcelle Thedinga Kinesiology
Laura Maria Torres Kinesiology
Kristin Williams Kinesiology
Caeden James Woods Kinesiology
** Abigail G. Zitter Φ Kinesiology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Nicholas M. Alcanter II Nursing
Luciana Andres Alonzo Nursing
Venerandah Khatasio Alumasa Nursing
** David Hudson Arrowood Nursing
Adalee Anne Degenhardt Nursing
Marlice E.T. Endeley Nursing
Jessica Rae England Nursing
* Elizabeth Moges Eshete Nursing
** Madyson Alexander Gaw Nursing
Riley Elizabeth George Nursing
Jackeline Paola Gil Galicia Nursing
* Riley J. Glassbrenner Σ Nursing
Madison Haney Nursing
Carmen Hempel Nursing
Bailey Rae Hicks Nursing
Sheila Huaroc Nursing
Megan Dawn Hubbard Nursing
Irene Kimani Karimi Σ Nursing
Jacinda Keung Nursing
* Salina Kong Nursing
Mikayla R. Loane Nursing
Mallory Lees Long Nursing
Nicole Sophy Lozenja Nursing
Madison Macek Nursing
Brittney McCullough Nursing
Alexander Vincent Meyers Nursing
** Bethany Grace Mills Λ Nursing
** Brianna Nicole Moylan Nursing
Sharon N. Munyiri Nursing
Reuben Uchenna Nnaule Nursing
Lauren Ost Nursing
* Abigael Ostenson Nursing
Jordyne Ashlee Reynolds Nursing
Lara Cecile Sickel Nursing
** Raegan Elise Stinemetz Nursing
** Jenna Christine Stover Σ Nursing
Kayla Underhill Nursing
*** Chloe Van Kam Λ Φ Σ Nursing
Taylor Grace Voth Nursing
Addesyn Rachelle Waite Σ Nursing
** Autumn Grace Wright Φ Nursing
Amy Kathleen Zacharias Nursing
Zoey Zager Nursing
The commencement program is a roster of candidates, not an official list of graduates. The appropriate degrees and honors will be awarded to the candidates who have completed all requirements.
Professional and Graduate Commencement, May 4, 2024 3:00 p.m. ***=Summa Cum Laude **=Magna Cum Laude *=Cum Laude Χ =Chi Sigma Iota Φ
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Yenibet Ramirez Paredes
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN LIBERAL ARTS
Emily Elizabeth Campos
H. Kathleen Grace
Alicia Amber Hall
Jason Kesinger
Jessica Michelle King
Haley B. McKay
Matt McMinn
Chelsea Diane Williamson
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS
Kathryne Suzanne Erny
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Kylee Lynn Rhoades
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Morgan Trin Cunning
Megan Elizabeth Hall
Jawaun Johnson
Kayla Diane Lee
Marie Catherine Moley
* Garrett O’neal Mumphrey Jr. Δ Μ Δ
* Emmanuel C. Onwunaka
Kevin Shaw
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Justin Lee Jewett
Stephanie Marie Miller
DeChelle Marie Ramirez
Stephen Luke Welker
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
* Travis Joaquin Santos Castro
*** Charles Xavier Spears Φ
** Pang Kou Vang
Casie Lynn Varriano
Joshua Timothy Thunder Williamson
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION UNIFIED
Beverly Jean Burns
* Sharon B. Donado
Koralys Damaris Green
* Heidi Elisa Hood
Shelby Lane Ketterling
Katherine MayBelle Mandracchia
*** Crystal Mathes
Tristan Dean Porter
Jamie M. Wakefield-Vaughn Π
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Christiana Antwi
Kennedy Alexis Armstrong Lopez
Gary Williams Atito
*** Erin Ashley Bender Φ
Sarah Sherrill Bommarito
Adrianna Nicole Bowers
*** Skyler Jae Bruck Φ
Nicholas C. Burdge
** Sara Bridget Caughron
Nicholas Henri Charpentier
Erick Kipngetich Cheruiyot
Breanna Matthews Clodfelter
Mariah Monsour Crowe Σ
* Brianna Paige Currie Σ
** Taryn Faith Dunagan
Paige Olivia Embry
Brittnie Laine Estes
Rebecca Eileen Finley
Sophia Friesen Σ
** Macey Jane Gaschler Φ Σ
Joann Xolinen Gonzalez
Kayla C. Gore
Jamie Nicole Harper
Nicholas Dalton Hartig
Lexus Allena Hayes
Danielle Rae Hertzler
Kristen Kay Hornung
Michelle LeAnne Horton
* Jessica Linn House
*** Lindsey Kae Hubbard Φ Σ
Joanne Wambui Kabucho
Ian Kebenei
Shadrack K. Kendagor
Gretchen Leigh King
Rachel Marie Kraft
Jenny Lee
Michelle Nichole Lindberg
Abigail Hannah Loewen
Mirinda Ayn Lowery
David Mbugua Mburu
Madison Bailey McDermott
Christin Miller
* Patrick Sean Monhollon II
Regina S. Mutua
Geoffrey Mark Neufeld
* Faith Wanjiru Ngethe
Elisha Kipkogei Ngetich
* Jana Elaine Nichols
Catherine Nduta Njoroge
Sarah Nakato Nsereko
* Deanlay Moraa Nyakundi
Dumebi C. Okonkwo
Victor Michael Okoth
* Jordan Rose Sachse
Jasmine Nicole Salazar
Titus C. Savala
* Randy Austin Scharnhorst
Troy Sherman
Rosalynn Suzanne Sowles
*** Sophia Noel Stipe Φ Σ
Leran Su
William Adrian Sugijoto
Kyle Mason Tate
Maru Sandra Tsotezo
Austin Robert Tummons
Kelly Christine Turner
Michael Scott Turner II
Ginikanwa Uchenna Udeozoh
* Lindsay Joy Underwood
** Kathryn Deanna Ward Σ
Lauren Joan Wismer
* Erin Rae Woodworth
*** Brooke Kristine Worrel Φ
Tory Michael Wright Σ
Daijha Alise Zewalk
Graduate Programs next page.
MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING
Emily Marbel Aguilar
Keyahnah Christine Anderson Χ
Felicia Lynn Bell Χ
Courtney M. Boyack Χ
Cynthia Michele Bramble Χ
Grace Buller Χ
Elise F. Burge
Mykia Carrell Χ
Veronica Champion Gerrity Χ
Hunter Gibbs Cook Χ
Jacob D. Cooley
Ella Coy
Stacy Lynn Daniel Χ
Steven J. Dobisch Χ
Kaine Henry Fredrickson Χ
Roxanne Furtwangler Χ
Christobal M. Griese Χ
Hannah Elise Hall Χ
Anne Emily Hoelscher Χ
Susan M. Hoover
Meagan Hur
Ann Pfiz Husak Χ
Emily Jacobsen Χ
Katelyn M. Kephart Χ
Emilie Elizabeth Kim Χ
Karla Kohout Χ
Jordyn Jeannine Kukla Χ
Sharon Inhiue Kwon Χ
Lesli A. Lawler Χ
Scott D. Link
Jenna Marie McCormick
Jonathan Melton
Holly Olivia Meriwether Χ
Olivia Noelle Meyer Χ
Tammi Lynn Miller Χ
Kimberly S. Mulholland Χ
Ella Nordell-Morris Χ
Amanda Li Overly Χ
Luke James Purcell
Alisha May Roberts Χ
Nadia Nicole Rowe
Camille Rucker
Abigayil Marie Russ Χ
Jenna Morgan Schmidt Χ
Megan Kruse Sleeper Χ
Katie Leigh Smith
Lindsay K. Smith Χ
Megan Sprague Thomas
Paige Stark Χ
Yulaunda L. Starks
Keisha Thompson Χ
Grace Delia VanDusen Χ
Bridget Janine Vitali Χ
Chrissy Waters Χ
Shannon Leah Watson-Smith Χ
Amy Weiskirch Χ
Emily Rebekah Wheeler Χ
Sheila Denise Williams
Kaitlyn J. Wolter
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Kian Christopher Baron
Jhirya Brock
Brittany Gayle Fernandez
Prabhjot Singh Girn
Joshua Jay Joswara
Jonathan Wesley Mellette Δ Μ Δ
Chase William Ohm
Ana Margit Punches
Nicholas Vincent Richmond Δ Μ Δ
Whitney Ora-McGrew Tay
Heather Fawn Wilcox Δ Μ Δ
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT
Hani Wa’el Jalal Al Karmy Δ Μ Δ
Syler A. Colaço
Ellie Renae Decker
Nicholas Dante Gazzano
Imante Raylin Griffen
Angela Sue Huggins
Courtney Lynn Steeve Δ Μ Δ
Nathan David Torres Soto
Kayla Victoria Wyrsch
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING AND MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - DUAL DEGREE
Angela Michelle Abel
Emma Louise Clancy
Hunter Lee Morris
Claire Elizabeth Price
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Kelly Ann Bachar
Bayley Kay Conner
Darrica Racquel Davis
Rachel Fox
Kimberly Nicole Freeman Σ
Lindsie Earline Gordon
Shannon R. Harvey
Erin Marie Hosler
Lauren Elise Johnson
Samantha Anne Cardenas Maka
Christopher Allen Marshall
Yesenia Mwaura
Tyler North
Noni Adhiambo Oduor
Rachel Ann Presler
Aketia Jamila Seymour Σ
Michell Lynn Summers
Madeline Grace Thornhill
Michele Rhea Waltrip
Corey Elaine Ward
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Erin Denise Bahnmaier
Heather Nicole Grayson
Leah Myung Parsons
Samantha Mae Proehl
Christopher Todd Smith
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION UNIFIED
Diandra K. Hartz
Arrianne Raedel Huff
Morgan McKenna McEntire
Lynsie Jordan Petersen
Leyena Watson
The commencement program is a roster of candidates, not an official list of graduates. The appropriate degrees and honors will be awarded to the candidates who have completed all requirements.
L. William Ammons, Jr.
Darrel W. Anderson
Allene M. Bales
Karen L. (Kendall) Barrett
Rev. Delroy E. Bender
Donald L. Blair
Karen (Brenneman) Blair*
Albert P. Blake
Pamela J. (French) Block
Judy J. (Russell) Bray
Dr. William H. Bray
Paulette A. (Hirst) Breithaupt
Rebecca D. (McKellips) Brock
L. Darlene (Brown) Reece
Larry D. Brown
C. Stanley Burgess
Marcia G. (Riggs) Burhenn
Walter E. Burkhart, Jr.*
Alex Burrus*
Rev. Stephen L. Butler
Sharon L. (Hammerstrom) Campbell
Stephen Campbell
Rev. Keith E. Carlson
Sandy Cato
Patricia F. Christie
Mary K. (Chavers) Clarke
Carol R. (Hawkins) Cornelius
Rev. David L. Cottam
Michael N. Craig
Frances S. Cunningham
Linda L. (Atteberry) Dannull
George E. Duey
Rebecca J. (Gothard) Dunman
Daniel J. Eaton*
Rev. Joseph S. Ely
Robert G. Ford*
Rev. J. David Garrison
Janette E. (Olson) Gibbens
Lyle D. Gibbens
Cheryl (Sinaberry) Gibbons
Maj. Mark W. Golden
Chaplain Lawrence C. Grant, III
Rebecca C. (Leonard) Gray, Jr
Rev. George A. Gribben, III
Linda L. (Kendall) Gribben, III
Cheryl D. (Petersen) Hall
Jeaneen C. (Williams) Harra*
Roberta (Shinn) Harris
David L. Hartline
Harold L. Hepfer
Randall D. Herbold
Dixie S. (Conrad) Hesterman
Judy S. (Metz) Hodgson
Rev. Douglas E. Hoke
Rev. Robert D. Holmes
Steven P. Hooten
Rev. Arlan J. Hoskins
Nikki A. Ingram*
Brenda E. (Shindler) Jacobson
Peggy L. (Suelzle) Kell
Patsy J. (Buchanan) Klontz
Rev. Edwin W. Kneeland, II
Dr. Timothy S. Komoto
Sharon L. (Welch) Larman
Mollie A. Strack-Lea
Dr. Kathleen R. (Rogers) Leid
Douglas E. Lott
Kathy L. (Schofield) Lott
Nancy (Steinmetz) Lovins
Connie (Shipman) Lytle
Sheri L. (Lamaster) Matthews
Patricia (Zimmerman) McCuistion
Cathy J. Medford*
Rev. Paul I. Miller
Retha M. Millikan
Warren H. Moore*
Connie R. Morgan
Rev. Mark R. Morgan
Allen E. Morris
Mark Mosher
Dr. Wayne U. Moss
Rev. Larry J. Mowrey
Joyce M. (Edwards) Moyer
Dr. Daniel C. Nelson*
Phil Owensby
Mark Paris
Jean A. (Brown) Patterson
Dr. Delia M. Pittman*
Garry D. Pittman
Sue A. (Keller) Pitts
Jolaine K. (Main) Price
Phillip D. Ramsey
Rebecca L. (Rogers) Ramsey
Barbara J. (Schnetzer) Ranum
Darrell B. Ranum
Rockie R. Ratcliff, VI*
J. Paul Rath
Janice K. (Minner) Rice
Charles R. Riggs
Rev. David L. Ringhiser
Nancy (Frankenfield) Roberts*
Kenneth J. Robison
Rev. Warren W. Rogers, Jr.
Cheryl D. (Thompson) Roland
Karen E. (Smith) Rorabaugh
Sharold J. (Sukraw) Rousey
Leah R. (McKellips) Ruekberg
Charlotte A. Runyon*
Edward A. Runyon
Sherilyn J. (Fry) Schreier
Jorine (Wieczorek) Seager
Dr. C. Jeanne (Orjala) Serrao
Becky (Motter) Shultz
Steven L. Sisson
Michael P. Slaven*
Janet A. Smith
Pamela L. Smits
Joyce M. (Scharmer) Spruill
Linda K. (Hanneman) Stallings
Martha J. Strack
Bonita (Gribben) Strunk
Rev. Roscoe L. Strunk
Cheryl E. (Kaechele) Sturdevant
Rev. James A. Sukraw, Sr.
C. Andy Thomas
William Steven Thomas
William A. Thompson*
Connie M. (Stroman) Troyer
Kathleen J. Tully
Thomas C. Tush*
Gwendolyn D. (Woolery) Tuttle
Rev. Harold M. Walker Jr.*
Eileen (Burgat) Wells
Deborah D. (Hugley) Weltmer
Pamela J. (Hugley) Weltmer
Barbara J. (Moran) White
Janice L. Milburn) Williams
Larry G. Williams
Dahna R. (Pudelski) Willis
Archie H. Wilson
Linda J. (Notbohm) Wilson*
Rev. Daniel W. Woods
Rev. Randall G. Wright * Deceased
Iowa District
Rev. Timothy W. Carter
District Superintendent
Rev. Darren Melton
Mrs. Brenna M. Selden
Joplin District
Rev. Phillip A. Rhoades
District Superintendent
Dr. Larry McIntire
Rev. Kyle Rogers
Kansas District
Rev. Jay E. Bessmer
Mrs. Crystal Page
Kansas City District
Dr. Eddie L. Estep
District Superintendent
Dr. Clark G. Armstrong
Mr. Chad Cook
Mrs. LeEtta Felter
Dr. Branson Roberts
Missouri District
Dr. Michael G. Palmer
District Superintendent
Rev. Jason Hill
Mr. Philip D. Speicher
Nebraska District
Dr. Daniel W. Cole
District Superintendent
Dr. Deanna Edwards
Prairie Lakes District
Rev. Steven P. Hoffman
District Superintendent
Mr. Al Carlson
Rev. Sokurt Suos
At-Large
Dr. Wendy M. Belcher
Mr. Tim Buchanan
Mr. Ervin L. Cash
Rev. Marcos Cisneros
Dr. Merrill R. Conant
Mr. John Dahl
Dr. Susan K. Moore
Dr. Daniel D. Rexroth
Dr. George R. Williams
Dr. N. Jeannie Williams
Alumni Association
Mr. Andrew L. Speicher
NYI Representative
Rev. Fred Toomey
President
Dr. David J. Spittal
David J. Spittal President
Abby M. Hodges
Darrel W. Anderson
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer
Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Lisa Hood Vice President for Strategic Expansion
Jon D. North Senior Vice President for University Advancement
Daniel S. Rincones Vice President for Student Development
The modern academic procession reflects traditions inherited from the medieval universities. Academic dress is worn today on significant academic occasions to symbolize the world of scholarship. In the Commencement ceremony graduates are visibly received into the academic community. The dignity and meaning of academic costume is protected by a national code adopted in 1895 and revised in 1932.
ACADEMIC REGALIA. The familiar “mortarboard” is made of black cloth with a tassel the color of the wearer’s “faculty” or discipline. Doctors in all fields may wear a gold tassel. A Bachelor wears a simple gown with pointed sleeves; a Master’s gown has long, closed sleeves with a slit at the arm or wrist; and a Doctor wears a very full gown with billowing sleeves. In addition, the Doctor’s gown has velvet panels on the front and three velvet bars on each sleeve, which may be of black or the color distinctive of the discipline. The color of the velvet border on the hood signifies the discipline of the degree, while the color of the interior lining identifies the institution, normally by its colors.
For all tassels and hoods, some of the colors representing the disciplines include green - medicine; white - arts, letters, humanities; pink - music; drab - commerce, accountancy, business; apricot - nursing; royal blue - philosophy; light blue - education; sage green - physical education; brown - fine arts; golden yellow - science; lemon - library science; and scarlet - theology
HONORS GRADUATES are distinguished by the wearing of a red honor cord. Graduates of MNU’s HONORS PROGRAM are distinguished by wearing a medallion.
Graduates in an Honor Society wear honor cords representative of the Honor Society: Delta Mu Delta - Gold and Purple; Psi Chi - Blue and Silver; Pi Lambda Theta - Gold; Lambda Pi Eta - Red and White; Chi Sigma Iota - Blue and White; Sigma Theta Tau - Purple and White Cords/Stole; National Society of Leadership and Success - Gray; Delta Kappa Gamma - Red and Gold.
JUNIOR MARSHALS are the highest ranking students not graduating who have earned at least 80 semester hours and met the University’s residency requirement in the traditional undergraduate program.