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Ma y 2020Ma y 2020CommencementCommencement

Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg, Kansas

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The Maceand MedallionTwo symbolic badges of authority, traditional in many European universities and at some of the oldest schools in the nation, are being used in the commencement ceremonies. The honor of carrying the University Mace at commencement is given to a Pittsburg State University employee with extensive service to the university.

The Presidential Medallion is worn by the President of Pittsburg State University.

In the Middle Ages, maces were used as weapons for breaking the armor of enemies on the field of battle. The use of maces as symbols for academic institutions originated in England in the 1500s.

The university mace features four individual medallions surrounded by brass, with a mahogany staff sectioned by brass accents. The four medallions featured on the head piece represent historic seals used by the university during its first century of existence.

The current university seal is cast in bronze and featured on a solid mahogany disc which rests on top of the ceremonial mace.

The Presidential Medallion proudly displays the names of every president who has provided leadership and vision for our university. Again, the history of Pittsburg State University is on display with the inclusion of historical university seals on the chain of office.

The past is symbolically connected to present by the chain of office which connects to a bronze banner displaying the name of the current president. An antique bronze medallion showcasing the official seal of the University anchors the chain of office.

The History of Academic RegaliaThe robes, hats and hoods worn by faculty members and graduates have historical origins and significance. During the Middle Ages, scholars at the earliest English and European universities wore wool or fur garments to stay warm in drafty stone buildings that were poorly heated. Most wore cloaks that included a hood that could be pulled up to keep their heads warm. The current academic gowns and hoods were adapted from both secular and clerical garments of the time.

The style of academic dress most frequently worn in the United States dates back to colonial times. The sleeves of the robes vary, depending on the degree held by the wearer. The head covering most commonly used in the United

States is the square, tasseled “mortarboard.” The hood is the most distinctive feature of American academic dress. Hoods are lined with the colors of the institution that awards the degree, and may be faced with the color designating the degree awarded.

As you observe the hoods worn by candidates for graduate degrees, note that the colors of Pittsburg State University are embodied in the lining of the hood (crimson and gold), and the velvet trim indicates the degree (e.g., gold for Master of Science). The colors of the hoods of faculty and guests are those of the institution conferring the degree.

The Pittsburg State University SealThe Pittsburg State University Seal, redesigned in 1994, reflects the mission of instruction, research and service and also symbolizes the history, traditions, and future of the University. The first circle from the outside represents the University’s future. The second circle identifies the University’s name; the wheat sheafs symbolize the State of Kansas. The third circle includes the initials and dates for the previous names of the institution and identifies the mission of Pittsburg State University. The fourth circle contains an etching of the front entrance to Russ Hall with its four columns, the symbolic image of the University.

Change and progress give evidence of the dynamic development of Pittsburg State University from the founding of the State Manual Training Normal School in 1903 to the recognition in 1923 of the transformation of SMTN to Kansas State Teachers College, a comprehensive college educating teachers for the nation’s elementary and secondary schools. From the very beginning, some graduates pursued careers in professional areas allied to their teaching degree. In 1959, KSTC became Kansas State College at Pittsburg, which recognized the expanded mission to educate students in the arts and sciences and in business, education, and technical fields for various professions and careers. In 1977, KSCP became Pittsburg State University to mark the transition from a college to a university with a range of undergraduate majors, graduate programs, and four organized schools in arts and sciences, business, education, and technology. The University embraced a common bond with all universities to pursue instruction, research and service.

One constant in the ten decades of Pittsburg State University is Russ Hall. Constructed in 1907 and opened in January 1908, it became the landmark first building that anchored SMTN as a permanent presence in higher education in Pittsburg, the State of Kansas, and the Nation. The doors to Russ Hall have admitted thousands of students during the University’s history. Russ Hall forever stands as a tribute to the bold vision of the founders.

The National AnthemOh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming. And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Pittsburg State UniversityAlma Mater

On the plains of Southeast Kansas,‘Neath an ever cloudless sky,Far away from surging ocean,And the storm-bird’s plaintive cry;With her prairies rolling Westward,Where the buffalo once were great,With her ensign proudly waving,Stands our own Pittsburg State.

RefrainLet us greet the Gold and CrimsonWith a strong and cordial cheer,Let our hearts be ever loyalTo our Alma Mater dear.


Commencement

May 2020

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May 2020 Graduates:

To say this has been an extraordinary year may be the understatement of the century. As I write this congratulatory note in early April, the world is responding to a pandemic of unfathomable proportions. It has impacted the everyday life of nearly every person on the planet, causing significant loss of life as well as economic chaos. In addition, it has robbed our campus of the many rituals and events that typically mark a spring semester at Pitt State.

You did not ask for this, but you will be known as the class that did not have spring banquets to honor student scholars and leaders. You won’t have an opportunity to say goodbye to your professors nor to thank them for their support over the years in person. You won’t have a time to get together with the friends you’ve made at Pitt State to tell them how much you care about them and to wish them well.

But of all the events and moments you’ll miss, I recognize the most significant is the loss of commencement. I cannot remember a more difficult nor more impactful decision I’ve made over the past decade as president. I am truly sorry this event could not be held.

While we can focus on what won’t or can’t happen, let’s remember what did take place. You have completed your degree at Pittsburg State University. That is an accomplishment to take pride in and to build on. You are now armed with a credential that will serve you well in good times as well as challenging times. Your connections to Pitt State will endure throughout your lifetime.

I would have been honored to be with you on the day of your commencement, to hear your name read, to shake your hand, to see your smile, and to enjoy hearing your family cheer as you walk across the stage. You earned that moment, and in my mind’s eye, I can see and feel it take place. I hope you can as well.

Class of 2020, you’ve come from an extraordinary set of circumstances, and because of that, I’m expecting extraordinary outcomes in a world that needs your knowledge, skills, and insights.

Congratulations and best wishes, graduates!

Steven A. Scott, PresidentPittsburg State University

President’s Message

3 *Summer 2020 Graduates

University Scholastic HonorsUniversity Scholastic Honors graduates are designated by ribbons and medallions worn around the neck.

Red represents summa cum laude (requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.95); green represents magna cum laude (requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.90); and white represents cum laude (requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.85). University Scholastic Honors as listed in the Commencement program are based on coursework

completed through the fall semester. Final determination of University Scholastic Honors graduates will be based on coursework completed through graduation.

Sarah M. Anderson ..................... Graphic CommunicationsAnna M. Annan-Noonoo ........................................ NursingRyan A. Asauskas ............................ Chemistry and BiologyMegan Lanae Auman .............................................. NursingKaitlin M. Barnett .......................................CommunicationOrion C. Battaglia ..................................................... BiologyKendall K. Blaich ..................................................... FinanceGerson Orlando Bocanegra ............... Electrical TechnologySamantha R. Bollinger .............................................. BiologyZoey L. Bray* .............................. Graphic CommunicationsAshley Carlson ......................................................... NursingLindsey Renae Chambers ............................................ MusicCourtney Mikayla Lagene Clayton .......................... NursingMaggie Elise Cofer ................................................... NursingKyle Louis Coffman ....................... Finance and AccountingAudrey Rose Dainty .................... Graphic CommunicationsKalyn E. Deal .............................. Graphic CommunicationsKylie S. DeClue ................. Plastics Engineering TechnologyJacob S. Drenick ....................................................... NursingRiley P. Gordon ...........................Elementary Education K-6Spencer J. Harrod ............................... Electrical TechnologyMorgan Bailey Henning .......................................PsychologyKala B. Hudiburg ..................................................... FinanceLevi R. Humbard ..........................Physics and MathematicsShelby L. Hutchison .................................................. EnglishJulia Keating ............................................................. NursingShelby Elizabeth Lutz ............................................... NursingTaylor Sue Male........................................................ NursingKarrie Mathes ................................................................. Art

Shelby Hunter McNamara ....................................... NursingCody L. Mein ..................................... Electrical TechnologyAaron R. Miller ................ Finance and Business EconomicsPiper Elizabeth Misse ............................................... NursingMegan Munger .......................................................... EnglishMeagan Rae Niegsch ................................................ NursingConnor J. O’Brien .................................................... FinanceTheodore W. Paoni ................................ Environmental and Safety ManagementSantiago Perez .................................................... TechnologyBrianna Morie Price ....................................CommunicationGracie L. Pringle* ................................................PsychologyDanielle L. Rakestraw ........ Social Work and Justice StudiesCody A. Renfro ...........................................CommunicationOlivia Houston Robbins.... Psychology and CommunicationTyson J. Roderique ........................... Chemistry and BiologyAaron D. Stross ................. Plastics Engineering TechnologyBridgett N. Sutton .................................................... NursingCaylor Noelle Trigg .................................................. NursingAllison N. Tucker* ...................... Graphic CommunicationsKandace Autumn Wallace ..........................CommunicationColin K. Webber ................................................AccountingWhitney Janae Weston ............................................ NursingAshley M. Williams.....................................CommunicationTrevor D. Wilson ................................ Electrical TechnologySarah Elaine Wolf ......................................... Marketing and Family and Consumer SciencesBrody Wood ....................................... Electrical TechnologyJonathan D. Zimmerman ...................... Business Economics and Finance

Summa Cum Laude


Natalie Andruss ..........................Elementary Education K-6Carson J. Butz .................... Plastics Engineering TechnologyRaygen Cole Carter ........... Plastics Engineering TechnologyLucille Elizabeth Cruciani* ..................................PsychologyMorgan Cruse ........................................................... NursingAbigail E. Denton ..................................................... BiologyHayden Myles Derry ................................................ FinanceErin Nicole Findlay .................................................. NursingAlexis Valerra Heslop .............................................. NursingErika Ivkov ............................................................... Nursing John Gage Kaiser* .......................................Exercise ScienceErin E. Kapaska ...........................................CommunicationJonathan K. Meyer ......................... Automotive TechnologyMcKenna Q. Miller .................................................. Nursing

Bryan K. Amor ............................................................ MusicJenna R. Baslee .....................................History/GovernmentKelson D. Claassen ................. Architectural Manufacturing ManagementCameron W. Cothran ............................ Environmental and Safety ManagementShea L. Dalton ................................................................ ArtEmily M. Eagle .....................................................PsychologyMolly Jane Graham ........Elementary Education Unified K-6Kourtney Denae Greek ............................................ NursingDanielle Reilly Grisolano ............................Exercise ScienceJames P. Harrison ........................................CommunicationEvan L. Hutcheson ......................................Exercise ScienceJustice B. Hylton......................................Physical EducationVedant D. Jain ........................................................... BiologyIsabella Rae Libel ..................................................... Nursing

Shelby Lopez ............................................................ NursingTeresa L. McCoy ............................Early Childhood UnifiedJhoseline Esmeralda Mendez ..................................... BiologyHannah Elizabeth Overbey ......................................... MusicBrittany Nicole Peters* .........................................PsychologyAutumn Renae Pounds ...............Elementary Education K-6Caleb Thomas Rhoades ..................... Electrical TechnologyEthan M. Snider ........................................................ BiologyCarly C. Stroup ...........................Elementary Education K-6Michael J. Titsworth .................................................. BiologyAvery Vantellman .................................................... NursingAllyson N. Walter ......................Construction ManagementMadison Dawn Wegner ....................................... MarketingTori Whalen ................................................CommunicationJamison J. Wharton .... Mechanical Engineering Technology

Montana R. Moran .............................................. MarketingMichelle Allyson Murphy ...................Elementary Education Unified K-6Morgan Panovich ............................................. MathematicsNguyen N. Pham ............... Plastics Engineering TechnologyOlivia D. Sullivan ................................................PsychologySpencer B. Turnbull ....................................Exercise ScienceNeal J. Ukena ............. Mechanical Engineering TechnologyNicholas Wilson ....................................................... NursingMingshi Yao ...................................................... MathematicsMarcus Andrew Suguang Yoakam .................... Nursing and Modern LanguagesMadeline Rose Yost ..............................................PsychologyKarlie Zafuta ............................................................ Nursing

Magna Cum Laude

Cum Laude

University Scholastic Honors continued

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Honors CollegeHonors College students are highly selective academic scholars who complete an enhanced academic program,

designated by red and gold cording worn around the neck.

Ryan A. AsauskasMadelyn Michelle BeasleySamantha R. BollingerAudrey Rose DaintyShea L. Dalton Kylie S. DeClueHannah Mae EstesSofia C. Goodman

Academic Honors

Academic Honors graduates are designated by gold cording worn around the neck.

Ryan A. Asauskas ............................ Biology and ChemistryMadelyn Michelle Beasley ........................................... MusicSamantha R. Bollinger ..............................................BiologyAshley Carlson .........................................................NursingAudrey Rose Dainty .................... Graphic CommunicationsJacob S. Drenick .......................................................NursingHannah Mae Estes ...................................................NursingErin Nicole Findlay ..................................................NursingDanin Ginther .........................................................NursingRiley P. Gordon .......................... Elementary Education K-6Julia Keating .............................................................NursingShelby Lopez ............................................................NursingShelby Hunter McNamara .......................................NursingMcKenna Q. Miller ..................................................NursingPiper Elizabeth Misse ...............................................Nursing

Connor J. O’Brien ....................................................FinanceKaty A. Pitts .............................................................NursingDanielle L. Rakestraw ........Justice Studies and Social WorkCallie A. Rice ............................................................BiologyJolee Marie Ritchhart ...............................................NursingOlivia Houston Robbins....Communication and PsychologyTyson J. Roderique ........................... Chemistry and BiologyEthan M. Snider ........................................................BiologyCarly C. Stroup .......................... Elementary Education K-6Bridgett N. Sutton ....................................................NursingAnne Marie Tomes ..................................................NursingAvery Vantellman ....................................................NursingBrooklynn L. Vincent ... Art and Graphic CommunicationsColin K. Webber ................................................AccountingNicholas Wilson .......................................................Nursing

Riley P. GordonDanielle Reilly GrisolanoMorgan Bailey HenningPiper Elizabeth MisseConnor J. O’BrienHannah Elizabeth OverbyMorgan PanovichDanielle L. Rakestraw

Callie A. RiceOlivia Houston RobbinsTyson J. RoderiqueEthan M. SniderAaron D. StrossCarly C. StroupNeal J. UkenaJamison J. Wharton

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Yassin Izzaddin AbdullaTammy L. Aggus*Cynthia Bates Alford*Katherine Anne AllredChristopher J. AugustPayton Brian BakerJoe W. BarthellLori A. BartramBarbra Lorraine Bartz*Nikhila BashettyDakota M. BastingsSarah C. BeasleyMichael D. BegleyJennifer M. BerrySakshi BhatiWilliam R. BiggsAllison BiliJesse Viola Blake*Christine M. Bone*Kyler Grant BradyDale Allen Brauer*Christian Brooks*Cameron BrownMegan Louise Brown*Paula K. Bunde*Heather Dawn BurnsAmanda Nicole BustamanteMegan Joyce Butcher*Ashley N. Caldwell-Wetzel*Haley M. Carpino*Taylor K. CedenoWhitley Rachelle ChesneyBlake D. CochranJason Edward CokeLindsey Jean ConwayJerell Sullivan CottonMelissa D. CriquiChance C. CurranHazel F. Davidson*Jeremiah J. DavisAllysa Joy DeJarnette*Kamri Nicole Dell*Joel Tucker DermottJordan E. Dickey

Ryan J. DoddRohan DuttaPolly R. Dvorak Amanda J. Eckols*Stephanie Marie Edgerton*Kristina K. Eggleston*Tiffany Amber EldridgeDavid Lloyd Ewers*Amy Dawn FosterAndrea Eileen GaddyKacy M. Gardiner*Jennifer Rebecca Gibson*Kevin GieselmanEmily Lynn GoodmanMarshal D. GrahamShelly GreningerMichelle Louise Griffin*Sidney Joelle GrinterJalynn Guiot*Amber Kay HamesChelsea Jean HansenLeslie R. HarrisRachel Ann Hartley*Timothy P. HawkinsonJolene Shayne Hayes*Amber N. Haymaker*W. Kathleen HessCheyenne M. HillMegan D. HiltonAllyson N. Hobbs*Daniel C. HodgesLauren Brooke HowardNicholas Daniel HoytJeffery D. HughesBryce Walter JohnsonCalvin Nathan Johnson*Madison H. JohnsonMorgan Kalm*Meghann Brooke KannettKaylee Jane KrullDee Dee R. LeFever*Lynieta L. Leisure*James David Leonard*Braden Dean Lett*

Mary Ann Leuszler*Ashley Renee LittleAdam M. LoeckerDana Madrigal*Halah M. MansourRamey R. Mapp*Ashleigh Marquardt Jacoby Douglas MartinDominic James Mario Martinez*Brandi J. McRayMolly M. Menefee*Jacob T. MesserIan Matthew MessierKayla Metzger*Rachel M. Miller*Kelly L. MishmashHaley Alexandra MonaSkyler Ann Morris*Jennifer K. Murray*Jory Brynn MurrySarah E. NangleRyan Michael NedenRebekah Danielle NewellVicki A. Newton*Jerica D. NorotskyHolli Oberheu*Anna Marie OlsonVashishth J. PatelAaron L. PatrickPatrice Annette PeoplesLindsey Rae Peter*Chelsea Renae PfeiferCandice Michele PickettMyranda PratherMatthew Keith Railsback Luke William RaineyBeth Anna Ratzloff*Jennifer Renee RauschStephen Benjamin Reece*Angela Kay Fultz RenfroDanisha RoachRessa Marie Roberts*Victoria Robertson

Graduate Dean Academic HonorsGraduate Dean Academic Honors graduates are designated by a double gold cord worn around the neck.

*Summer 2020 Graduates

Karen Denise RogersNathan Aaron Rowson*Tracy Lynn Ruark*Margaret Nicole Ruddick*Joseph S. SallajBrice Isaac SaundersBrendan John SchmitzBrian R. Schwanz*Trisha Leigh Sharp*Abhishek SinghMelissa K. SisneyCourtney Lynne SmithAshlee M. Spaits*Kimberly A. Speake*Julia Elizabeth StanislavPamela D. Stranathan*Holly Nicole Tang-Quan*Heather R. Thomas*Anna K. Thompson*BryAnna K. ThorntonMargaret R. TruittLea Ann TylerKelly A. UrsoTina M. ValenzuelaJamie Lynn Van Peursem*Jennifer VohlandLeandra A. Walker*Jennifer Ann WatkinsLaura A. WeissBrooke M. Wells LeeAmelia Jo WestfallAllyson J. Whitehead*Christi L. Whitter*Chandler Ellyn Wilson*Jessica D. WilsonKatherine E. Wilson*Stephanie Ann WithrowRachel L. Womack*Beth E. WoodSkyler James Worley Kurston Jane ZeilerMeghan Rae Zorn*Ty Christian Zorn*

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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa PhiPhi Kappa Phi is the prestigious university-wide academic honor society for graduating students.

Graduates are designated by medallions with royal blue ribbon worn around the neck.

Yassin Izzaddin AbdullaKatherine Anne Allred Sarah M. Anderson Ryan A. AsauskasKaitlin M. BarnettNikhila Bashetty Jenna R. BasleeOrion C. BattagliaSakshi BhatiKendall K. BlaichSamantha R. BollingerCameron Brown Blake D. Cochran Jason Edward CokeLindsey Jean ConwayAudrey Rose Dainty

Jeremiah J. DavisKalyn E. DealKylie S. DeClueAmanda J. Eckols Kristina K. Eggleston Andrea Eileen Gaddy Molly Jane Graham Jalynn Guiot Amber K. Hames Estevan HernandezKala B. HudiburgLevi R. HumbardEvan L. HutchesonShelby L. HutchisonHalah MansourTeale M. McKinzieShelby Hunter McNamara

Rachel M. MillerJory Brynn Murry Sarah E. Nangle Connor J. O’BrienTheodore W. PaoniVashishth J. Patel Chelsea Renae Pfeifer Candice Michele Pickett Myranda Prather Brianna Morie PriceMatthew Keith RailsbackLuke William Rainey Olivia Houston RobbinsBrice Isaac Saunders Brian R. Schwanz Abhishek Singh Courtney Lynne Smith

Sarah Marie StoughtonCarly C. StroupBridgett N. SuttonBryanna K. Thornton Allison N. TuckerLea Ann Tyler Tina M. Valenzuela Avery VantellmanAllyson N. WalterJennifer Ann Watkins Laura A. WeissWhitney Janae WestonAshley M. WilliamsStephanie Ann Withrow Kurston Jane Zeiler Jonathan D. Zimmerman

Advancement AmbassadorsAdvancement Ambassadors are selected by the Division of University Advancement to represent PSU students

at private and public events. These students engage in activities that enhance the mission of PSU, including identifying and cultivating leadership for future university needs, class activities, and voluntary support programs.

They promote the university, its interests and goals, and strengthen meaningful communication by interacting with students, faculty, staff, employers, alumni, donors, and friends.

Graduates wear medallions with red and white ribbon.

Abigail L. AdamsJaquelyn A. BouchieCourtney Brandel Lindsey Renae ChambersAudrey Rose DaintyAbigail E. DentonGerard L. EckAnna FarrowMolly Jane Graham

Madeline Cathleen McCoyMadison MonsourAllyn Elizabeth MurrayGage S. RikerIsabelle A. SchmidtbergerVanessa M. Tapia-BecerraAnne Marie TomesWhitney Janae WestonBrittni Emmarose Young

Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor society for accounting, finance and information systems students

attending universities accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Graduates wear black and red double cording.

Courtney Brandel Adam K. GreyConnor G. GuardKiera A. Keegan

DeEtta D. MattixLindsay N. NietfeldJonathan D. Zimmerman

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Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society An international honor society that encourages and honors outstanding academic achievement

in the study of business. Graduates wear blue and gold cording.

Madison L. ArmstrongMatthew A. BarrettKendall K. BlaichCameron Brown Brooke Linsey CasleyKyle Louis CoffmanHayden Myles DerryRyan J. Dodd

Crimson Club Crimson Club students are selected by the Office of the President to participate in a unique service and leadership

development experience focused on interaction with the various stakeholders of Pittsburg State University.

Vanessa M. Tapia BecerraKali S. ChatmonAudrey Rose DaintyGerard L. EckAnna FarrowMorgan Bailey HenningEvan L. HutchesonShelby LopezTeale M. McKinzie

Piper Elizabeth MisseMontana R. MoranAllyn Elizabeth MurrayTheodore W. PaoniTruptiben B. PatelJaycie S. PolhlopekDanielle L. RakestrawOlivia Houston RobbinsCassandra Roque

Courtlynn Analece RoseCal D. SiebenmarkEthan M. SniderDerrick A. SumnerAnne Marie TomesDiego A. TorresMarcus Andrew Suguang Yoakam

Gerard L. EckKala B. HudiburgMontana R. MoranEthan MagdichMolly M. Menefee Aaron R. MillerConnor J. O’BrienTrenton Z. Puckett

Gage S. RikerLauren R. SchulteisSamantha D. TrowbridgeColin K. WebberMadison Dawn WegnerDylan T. WisdomSarah Elaine WolfJonathan D. Zimmerman

Gamma Epsilon Tau Honor SocietyA national co-ed collegiate printing fraternity which allows students of printing and publishing to meet and interact

in both a professional and social atmosphere. Requirements for invitation and membership are a 3.25 GPA and to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Graduates are designated by black and red cording worn around the neck.

Zoey L. BraySierra N. CulpAudrey Rose DaintyBreanna Marie HammerschmidtBrittany Elizabeth Holloway

Aaron R. MillerDaniel A. RaderShelby L. ShatfordAllison N. Tucker Brooklynn L. Vincent

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Kappa Delta Pi Honor SocietyThis is an international honor society for undergraduate and graduate students in education.

Graduates are designated by violet and jade cording worn around the neck.

Jenna R. BasleeAbbagail D. BlickLyndsey M. BrothersJaime S. BrownAmanda Sue BushErica Ann DiehlJaci L. EvansCourtney Nicole Frazier

Riley P. GordonMolly Jane GrahamKatherine E. HamiltonRachel Nacole Harlin HartsockShelby L. HutchisonAubrie May JonesMadison K. King

Kappa Mu Epsilon Honor SocietyKappa Mu Epsilon is a national mathematics honor society founded in 1931 to promote the interest

of mathematics among undergraduate students. Graduates wear pink and silver cording.

Zaw H. AungDale Allen Brauer Tyler W. ClarkThomas S. GrimsleyLevi R. HumbardConnor J. O’Brien

Morgan PanovichSamuel C. RandallPatrick James SarwinskiSeth DeClain SniderNeal J. Ukena

Kylie D. KnoxKourtney R. LightJansen P. MillerMegan MungerMichelle Allyson MurphyKaleena MyersMorgan PanovichPatrick James Sarwinski

Ashlee LaVe SetinaMikala Briann SmithSuzie M. SmithJillian M. SommerfeldCarly C. StroupMadison Anne VanbecelaereBrooklynn L. VincentBrittni Emmarose Young

Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta TauInternational Honor Society of Nursing

This honor society supports the learning, knowledge, and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. Graduates are designated by lavender cording worn around the neck.

Taylor M. AllisonMegan Lanae Auman Amber R. Ball Katherine Becker Raechel BladesErika Joy BollesJacob James BrownChristian Patrick CedenoTyson James Monroe CushmanKatherine Lynn Ellis

Miranda Renea ErwinHannah Mae Estes Lindsay FayErin Nicole Findlay Kassi A. GandyDanin Ginther Teresa G. Hagedorn Aubri Marie HinkleErika Ivkov Julia Keating McKenzie Kraft

Stacy D. Lilly Shelby LopezShelby Elizabeth Lutz Kristie Nicole MattixBrooklyn Michelle McCann Shelby Hunter McNamara Emily Merando McKenna Q. Miller Piper Elizabeth Misse Anna M. Annan-NoonooKaty A. Pitts

Brilee Rhuems JoLee Marie Ritchhart Brice Isaac SaundersSicily Ann StahlBridgett N. Sutton Anne Marie Tomes Avery Vantellman Whitney Janae WestonRebecca Anne Wilson Gayle Lynn Vender WoodyKarlie Zafuta


Kappa Pi International Art Honor SocietyKappa Pi is an international art honor society that recognizes talented student artists who are committed to promoting

visual arts through their creative projects and through organizing events at the university and in neighboring communities. Graduates wear an honor cord consisting of purple and gold, with gold tassels.

Jansis AlvaradoAmanda Sue Bush

Shea L. DaltonMadison Jessica Fleming

Jaelina D. JonesSophia Stapleton

The National Society of Leadership and Success/Sigma Alpha Pi Honor Society

The mission of this honor society is “building leaders who make a better world.” The Society

is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. It is founded upon the core beliefs that one can achieve one’s dreams with the proper support and dedicated action, and that we accomplish more together than we would achieve alone. Graduates are designated with black and platinum cording worn around neck.

Cheyenne Rose AddieCorina Arizbeck ArroyoAmber N. AtkinsAllyson BenceJill E. BergkampErika Joy BollesEvan Michael Burke Amanda Sue Bush*Sarah Ann CassRaygen Cole CarterTiffni R. Chapman*Erica Ann Diehl

Lauren DunnKatherine Lynn EllisJaci L. EvansSharlena L. FreerDanin GintherMadison M. GintherNatalie D. GoldenAbby GoodrumThomas S. GrimsleyKatherine E. HamiltonCarolyn Suzanne Hess* Shelby L. Hutchison

Kelsey Jo KirbyShelby Elizabeth LutzMadeline Cathleen McCoy Shelby Hunter McNamaraAaron R. MillerCandace Janelle Munday* Lindsay N. NietfeldBrittany Nicole Peters*Katy A. PittsJaycie S. PolhlopekBrianna Morie PriceGracie L. Pringle*

Cody A. RenfroPatrick James SarwinskiSkyler S. SchupbachAshlee LaVe SetinaShelby L. Shatford Molli N. Shriver Allison Claire TaylorAvery VantellmanAllyson N. WalterEli B. WilliamsKarlie Zafuta

Madison L. ArmstrongMorgan Nicole AumanAvery K. ChismGerard L. EckMadison M. Ginther

DeEtta D. MattisMolly M. Menefee Aaron R. MillerLindsay N. NietfeldJonathan D. Zimmerman

Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor SocietyAn honor society established in 1963 for men and women with outstanding achievement in economics.

Members of ODE are invested with a blue and gold cord upon initiation.

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Phi Alpha Honor Society

The purpose of Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work.

Graduates are designated by medallions with blue and yellow ribbon worn around the neck.

Morgan K. HensleyMary Elizabeth Hutchins

Darryel Neel Danielle L. Rakestraw

Megan P. Taylor Abbey L. Westmoreland

Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society

Phi Alpha Theta is a history honor society for upper division undergraduate and graduate students. Graduates are designated by scarlet and gray cording worn around the neck.

Jenna R. BasleeLily A. McCarter-Zimmerman

Omicron Delta KappaA national honor society for leadership, scholarship, and service.

Graduates are designated by white, light blue, and black cording worn around the neck.

Orion C. BattagliaMichaela Marie BedeneSakshi Bhati Kendall K. BlaichErika Joy BollesSamantha R. BollingerMorgan Shalea Brodie

Sara J. CobleAbigail E. DentonDanin GintherJonathan GonzalezShelby L. HutchisonShelby LopezSalehin Mahbub

Madeline Cathleen McCoySamantha D. McDonald Abigail Catherine MorganAshlynn Mae MullerePatrick James SarwinskiIsabelle A. SchmidtbergerMadison Nicole Sheddrick

Kennedy SteinAnne Marie TomesKelsey Marie VanfossanBrooklynn L. Vincent Allyson N. WalterWhitney Janae WestonJonathan D. Zimmerman

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Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society

Founded in 1923 at the University of Illinois, Phi Eta Sigma is the nation’s oldest and largest honor society for first-year college and university students in all disciplines.

Benjamin A. AistrupMaria Fernanda Martinez ArevaloCorina Arizbeck ArroyoRyan A. AsauskasAmber N. AtkinsCharles D. AudleyMegan Lanae AumanMorgan Nicole AumanZaw H. AungPeyton R. BaileyMatthew A. BarrettJenna R. BasleeOrion C. BattagliaMarina Bauza RubertMadelyn M. BeasleyAndrew W. BierbaumGabriel A. BlairErika Joy BollesSamantha R. BollingerJaquelyn A. BouchieCarter E. BowmanLyndsey Marie BrouthersMadison M. BrownRaygen Cole CarterSarah Ann CassLindsey Renae ChambersLayne Aron Renee ClarkCourtney Mikayla Lagene ClaytonKyle Louis CoffmanZachary D. CoffmanBrianna D. CooksCameron W. CothranLucelle Elizabeth CrucianiSierra N. CulpAudrey Rose DaintyCourtney Lynn DayKalyn E. DealKylie S. DeClueAbigail E. DentonErica Ann DiehlKaylee Nicole DujakovichLauren DunnHenry M. EldringhoffKatherine Lynn EllisHannah Mae EstesLindsay FayHanna D. FergasonErin Nicole Findlay

Madison Jessica FlemingMeagan N. FlemingEmily S. FrankSarah Faith FurnishDanin GintherNatalie D. GoldenAaron J. GouvionKourtney Denae GreekJared M. GreenAdam K. GreyThomas S. GrimsleyDanielle Reilly GrisolanoCassandra A. GrotheerKatherine E. HamiltonAbigail M. Harris Morgan Bailey HenningLauren M. HentzenIsabella B. HigginsAubri Marie HinkleKala Kristine HolderBrittany Elizabeth HollowayOlivia Houston RobbinsKala B. HudiburgKyle D. HuffakerLevi R. HumbardEvan L. HutchesonJustice B. HyltonVedant D. JainColin E. JanesEthan Daniel JewellBreeanna N. JohnsonJared M. JohnsonKaitlyn B. JohnsonKayln N. JordanErin E. KapaskaGrant C. KinzerKylie D. KnoxMcKenzie KraftMorgan M. LeaIsabella Rae LibelJonah R. LiesColten S. LovejoyAllison C. LucasAllison Claire LusbyShelby Elizabeth LutzTaylor Sue MaleNicholas S. MannSusan N. McAlexanderBrooklyn Michelle McCann

Teale M. McKinzieShelby Hunter McNamaraMekayla Leigh Ruth Shannon MelvinAbbey Magelene MengKameron N. MeyerAaron R. MillerJansen P. Miller Piper Elizabeth Misse Alexis Jo Anna Moore Montana R. MoranBenjamin S. MorgensternJulia MountAslynn Mae MullereMegan MungerMichelle Allyson MurphyAlexandra D. MurrayMeagan Rae NiegschMegan N. NoremConnor J. O’brienHanna Elizabeth OverbeyMorgan PanovichTheodore W. PaoniKelsey Jean PerezMorgan PerkinsRiley Catherine PetersonDelanie S. PierceKatyA. PittsJaycie S. PolhlopekBrianna Morie PriceGracie L. PringleTrenton Z. PuckettKoith QuirozShelby RankHope Marie RenfroCallie A. Rice Gage S. Riker Tyson J. RoderiqueMonica Rojas-PlumbergCassandra Roque Patrick James SarwinskiTasia Marie SayeIsabella A. SchmidtbergerLauren R. SchulteisSkyler S. SchupbachAustin Ray SewardShelby L. ShatfordMadison Nicole SheddrickCal D. SiebenmarkGlenn Ross Sigler

Mikala Briann Smith Seth DeClain SniderEthan M. SniderMadison Rose SpencerSicily Ann StahlKayla K. StreckerCarly C. StroupOlivia D. Sullivan Tyler V. Sullivan Bridgett N. SuttonAshleigh R. SwallowChristopher L. TaylorSavannah Taylor Michael Andrew ThompsonMichael J. TitsworthAnne Marie TomesJesse A. ToombsCaylor Noelle TriggSamantha D. TrowbridgeAllison N. TuckerSpencer B. TurnbullNeal J. UkenaKaley N. UmbargerReyna Niccole ValenzuelaSamuel Van HorneMadison Anne VanbecelaereKelsey Marie VanfossanAvery VantellmanBrooklynn L. VincentJared J. VincentAnoop Ponnanthara VinodKandace Autumn WallaceAllyson N. WalterWhitney Janae WestonJamison J. WhartonAnna T. WilkesAshley M. WilliamsMaya R. WilliamsRebecca Anne WilsonSarah Elaine WolfMcKenna YanikMarcus Andrew Suguang YoakamMaeline Rose YostBrittni Emmarose YoungKarlie ZafutaKaitlyn J. Zerr

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Presidential Emerging Leaders Program

Presidential Emerging Leaders is a four-year leadership program of select students, started at Pittsburg State in 1998. It develops the next generation of leaders through leadership experiences, service, and community involvement.

Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society

The fundamental purpose of Sigma Lambda Chi is to provide recognition to outstanding students in construction curricula. The society offers students the opportunity to be recognized locally and internationally

for their academic accomplishments as a construction major. Graduates are designated by green and gold cording worn around the neck.

Grant R. ApplebergGarick Trey Farchild

Samuel G. GrantJoseph R. LandwehrAllyson N. Walter

Abigail L. Adams

Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society

Phi Upsilon Omicron is an honor society for students in Family & Consumer Sciences. Graduates are designated by purple, yellow, and white cords and a cream colored stole.

Kaleena MyersElienor S. Pruitt

Ashlee LaVe SetinaKelsi E. White

Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society

Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, is the only honor society for college students of political science and government in the United States. Pi Sigma Alpha is a member of the Association

of College Honor Societies (ACHS) and is designated as a “Specialized, Upper-Division” society by ACHS.

Amber Nicole AsbellKenneth R. Griffing II

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Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society

The society’s central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature. Graduates are designated by black and red cording with tassels.

Petyon R. Bailey Erin Alison Herman Shelby L. Hutchison

Janamarie A. Jorgensen Megan Munger

Student Employee of the Year Nominees

Student Employee of the Year nominees are recognized by the on-campus departments in which they work. These students demonstrate characteristics such as reliability, professionalism, and initiative. They are recognized at an annual award

ceremony in conjunction with National Student Employment Week. Graduates wear gold medallions with red ribbon.

Student Government Association

These students have dedicated one or more years of service to the Student Government Association for the students of PSU. Graduates wear crimson, gold, and black cording.

Abigail L. AdamsMark Patrick Rice

Kennedy Stein

Vanessa M. Tapia BecerraMichaela Marie Bedene*Audrey Rose DaintyAnna FarrowSarah Faith FurnishTy D. GossAshley D. Gregg

Natalie D. GoldenMorgan Bailey HenningCarolyn Suzanne HessTeale M. McKinzieVashishth J. Patel Katy A. PittsJaycie S. Polhelopek

Sydney Elizabeth RussellSophia StapletonNicholas D. StreeterOlivia D. SullivanDiego A. TorresAnoop Ponnanthara Vinod

*Student Employee of the Year

University Student AmbassadorsAmbassadors are a select group of individuals who volunteer their time to assist in sharing the outstanding

educational opportunities available at Pittsburg State University with prospective students and their families.

Abigail L. AdamsAmber Nicole AsbellKaitlin M. BarnettErika Joy BollesSara J. CobleAudrey Rose DaintyCarolyn Suzanne HessMadeline Cathleen McCoy

Teale M. McKinzieMark Patrick RiceOlivia Houston RobbinsCourtlynn Analece RoseDerrick A. SumnerAnne Marie TomesKelsey Marie VanfossanWhitney Janae Weston


U.S. Army ROTC CommissioningTo Be Commissioned Second Lieutenants

Veterans and Service Members RecognitionPittsburg State University recognizes the following men and women who have served their country in the United States Military. Graduates will wear red, white, and blue cording around the neck.

Zaw H. AungSarah C. Beasley Joseph J. ChavezDane ClarkHolly R. D’AlfonsoKevin Gieselman Jonathan Gonzalez

Billy Joe Hill Daniel C. Hodges Aaron A. HutchingsAusten KernCaleb J. LinnTimothy Keith Manes Christopher Montorello

Zaw H. AungAutumn CristMadison Frazier* Jonathan GonzalezJustice B. HyltonEthan Daniel Jewell

Jared PageMegan Rogers*Brody J. RussellSkyler S. SchupbachDerrick A. SumnerVictor L. Tran

Jared R. PageDavid Z. PotterLogan Lee SponselBrandon L. Surratt Diego A. TorresTina M. ValenzuelaBrian J. West

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Irene Ransom Bradley School of NursingNurse Pinning

Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing Motto: “PSU Nursing ... caring to make a healthy difference”

BSNTaylor M. AllisonMaria Fernanda Martinez Arevalo Megan Nicole AumanKatherine Becker Michaela Marie Bedene Erika Joy Bolles Morgan Shalea BrodieAshley CarlsonChristian Patrick CedenoLayne Aron Renee ClarkCourtney Mikayla Lagene ClaytonMaggie Elise Cofer Courtney Michelle Condit Eryn Delany Cox Morgan CruseTyson James Monroe CushmanCourtney Lynn DayJacob S. Drenick Kaylee Nicole Dujakovich

Lauren Dunn Katherine Lynn Ellis Hannah Mae Estes Lindsay Fay Erin Nicole Findlay Sarah Faith FurnishCourtney Jean Gilbert Danin Ginther Jonathan GonzalezAbby Goodrum Kourtney Denae Greek Alexis Valerra Heslop Isabella B. HigginsAubri Marie HinkleKala Kristine Holder Erika Ivkov Bailey Jewel JacksonColin E. Janes Julia KeatingMcKenzie Kraft Isabella Rae Libel Kaylee Marie LiesShelby Lopez

Allison Claire Lusby Shelby LuskerShelby Elizabeth Lutz Taylor Sue Male Alexa MaulsbyBrooklyn Michelle McCannShelby Hunter McNamara Abbey Magalene Meng Ryan Anthony MenghiniEmily MerandoDevin Blake MessbargerMcKenna Q. Miller Piper Elizabeth Misse Alexis Jo Anna Moore Quenton Munger Meagan Rae NiegschAnna M. Annan-NoonooKelsey Jean Perez Riley Catherine PetersonKaty A. PittsHope Marie RenfroBrilee Rhuems

JoLee Marie RitchhartMonica Rojas Plumberg Parker RoseJessica Nicole Rossillon Tasia Marie Saye Madison Nicole Sheddrick Sicily Ann StahlBridgett N. Sutton Savannah Taylor Anne Marie TomesCaylor Noelle TriggKaley N. UmbargerKelsey Marie VanfossanAvery Vantellman Whitney Janae WestonBailey N. WhittingtonNicholas WilsonRebecca Anne Wilson McKenna YanikMarcus Andrew Suguang YoakamKarlie Zafuta

RN-BSNCrystal AlvarezKendra BarnumBrian Gordon BlytheDafne BrewerChelsea L. CrismasScott Dalton Miranda Renea Erwin Bethany Michelle FekenTessa Marie GalemoreKassi A. GandyJennifer Alicia GarciaLisa GoinsTeresa G. HagedornFelicia D. Hall Alyssa K. Hinman Samantha L. KoellikerStacy D. LillyShannon B. McCartyNicole D. ThurmanSloan D. TroyerEvin Diane VanAnne

RN-BSN (Summer Graduates)Gianna L. ArthurAmber R. BallTaylor DobbinsJoseph D. FisherValeria E. GonzalezKasie A. HollyJessica HoltTrisha L. HumbleSamantha J. KnightTerra Louise LivingstonDaniel J. LudwigMichelle Renee Dora MeloyMegan R. MuellerAshton C. NewellCourtney D. Page Kristi J. PhillipsCrystal R. RichardsDmitry S. RomanovJennifer L. SanbornBrynn Saye

Savannah K. SchmittKayla M. ShrewsburyLindsey B. StuartJo Dee E. SwankAlissa TerrapinJennifer N. Wisniewski

BSN-DNPGerman AbarcaKelsey AkinMorgan Brooke BaxterHeather Dawn BurnsPriscella CaronAllison LittlefordKristie Nicole MattixKelly L. MishmashMyranda PratherBryce Isaac SaundersSarah Marie StoughtonKatelyn Elaine Triplett

BSN-DNP (Summer Graduates)Brittany Renee Horn

MSN-DNPLynieta L. LeisureLea Ann TylerLaura A. Weiss

MSN-DNP(Summer Graduate)Christian Brooks

MSN-ED Jacob James BrownTaylor K. CedenoShannon CraysJordan D. HowardAaron Mabe SmithGayle Lynn Vender Woody

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Three faculty were recognized with the Dr. Robert K. Ratzlaff Outstanding Faculty Awards, created to recognize those faculty members who make lasting impressions on students.

Rion Huffman, an associate professor in Graphics and Imaging Technologies, was nominated by a student who sees him going above and beyond, encouraging graphics students to participate in research.

Jordan Backs, an assistant professor in Technology and Workforce Learning, was nominated for his overwhelming kindness and patience, and ensuring his students understand what he’s trying to teach them.

Fang Lin, an assistant professor of finance, was nominated for ensuring his students understand the materials being taught to them and caring for his students.

2020 Outstanding Faculty

Dr. Fang Lin, Mr. Jordan Backs, and Mr. Rion Huffman.

2020 Outstanding SeniorsNominated by faculty and administrators. Selected by a student committee.

Piper Elizabeth MisseNursing

Honorable Mention

Marcus Andrew Suguang YoakamNursing

Samantha R. Bollinger ...........................................BiologyJaquelyn A. Bouchie ................................. CommunicationAudrey Rose Dainty ...................Graphic CommunicationsRiley P. Gordon ........................ Elementary Education K-6Julia Keating ..........................................................NursingShelby Lopez .........................................................NursingShelby Hunter McNamara ....................................Nursing

Danielle L. Rakestraw ..............................Social Work and Justice Studies Olivia Houston Robbins... Psychology and CommunicationTyson J. Roderique ......................... Chemistry and BiologyAnne Marie Tomes ...............................................NursingWhitney Janae Weston .........................................NursingJamison J. Wharton .... Mechanical Engineering Technology


Doctor of Nursing PracticeGERMAN AUGUSTO ABARCA PAILLACHO, Pittsburg; B.S.N.,

Pittsburg State University; Advanced Practice Nursing (Nursing Education (B.S.N. to D.N.P.)

KELSEY AKIN, Neosho, Missouri; B.A., Missouri Southern State University; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.)

MORGAN BROOKE BAXTER, Independence; B.S.N., Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.)

CHRISTIAN BROOKS*, Rochester, Minnesota; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; M.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Practice Nursing (M.S.N. to D.N.P.)

HEATHER DAWN BURNS, Pittsburg; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.)

PRISCELLA CARON, Coffeyville; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.)

BRITTANY RENEE HORN, Colony; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.)

LYNIETA L. LEISURE*, Pittsburg; B.S.N., University of Kansas; M.S., University of Kansas; Advanced Practice Nursing (M.S.N. to D.N.P.)

ALLISON NICHOLE LITTLEFORD, Caney; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.)

KRISTIE NICOLE MATTIX, Independence; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.)

KELLY L. MISHMASH, Pittsburg; B.S.N., University of Missouri-Columbia; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.)

MYRANDA PRATHER, Gardner; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.)

BRICE ISAAC SAUNDERS, Joplin, Missouri; B.S., Missouri Southern State University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.)

SARAH MARIE STOUGHTON, Shawnee; B.S., Geneva College; B.S.N., MidAmerica Nazarene University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.)

KATELYN ELAINE TRIPLETT, Nevada, Missouri; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.)

LEA ANN TYLER, Joplin, Missouri; B.S., Missouri Southern State University; M.S., University of Colorado; Advanced Practice Nursing (Nursing Education M.S.N. to D.N.P.)

LAURA A. WEISS, Joplin, Missouri; B.B.A., Washburn University; B.S.N., Baker University School of Nursing; M.S.N., University

of Missouri-Kansas City; Advanced Practice Nursing (M.S.N. to D.N.P.)

Specialist in EducationMEGAN LOUISE BROWN*, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University;

M.S., Pittsburg State University; School PsychologyMEGAN JOYCE BUTCHER*, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University;

M.S., Pittsburg State University; School PsychologyASHLEY N. CALDWELL-WETZEL*, Pittsburg; B.S.E., Pittsburg State

University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Studies in Leadership (General School Administration)KAMRI NICOLE DELL*, Pittsburg; B.A., Pittsburg State University;

M.S., Pittsburg State University; School PsychologyJORDAN E. DICKEY, Liberal, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State

University; M.S.E., Missouri State University; Advanced Studies in Leadership (General School Administration) DAVID LLOYD EWERS*, Overland Park; B.A., Baker University; M.A.,

Baker University; Advanced Studies in Leadership (General School Administration) JALYNN GUIOT*, Chanute; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; M.S.,

Pittsburg State University; Advanced Studies in Leadership (General School Administration)

CHEYENNE M. HILL, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri State University; M.S.E., Missouri State University; Advanced Studies

in Leadership (General School Administration)LEE M. KOCH, Garnett; B.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg

State University; School PsychologyDEE DEE R. LEFEVER*, Pittsburg; B.A., Pittsburg State University;

B.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Studies in Leadership (Special Education)

DOMINIC JAMES MARIO MARTINEZ*, Bonner Springs; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Studies in Leadership (General School Administration)

RACHEL M. MILLER*, Liberal, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri Southern State College; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Studies in Leadership (General School Administration)

HALEY ALEXANDRA MONA, Lenexa; B.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; School Psychology

SKYLER ANN MORRIS*, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; School Psychology

JESSICA D. MYRICK*, Pleasanton; B.S., Pittsburg State University; M.E., Grand Canyon University; Advanced Studies in Leadership (Special Education)

MARGARET NICOLE RUDDICK*, Liberal, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Studies in Leadership

(General School Administration)BRIAN R. SCHWANZ*, Lawrence; B.S., Morningside College; M.S.,

University of Nebraska-Omaha; Advanced Studies in Leadership (General School Administration)

PAMELA D. STRANATHAN*, Gardner; B.S.P.E., Fort Hays State University; M.S., Texas Woman’s University; Advanced Studies

in Leadership (General School Administration)HEATHER R. THOMAS*, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University;

M.S., Pittsburg State University; School PsychologyTINA M. VALENZUELA, Pittsburg; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;

B.A., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Studies in Leadership (General School Administration)

CHRISTI L. WHITTER*, Overland Park; B.S.E., University of Missouri; M.S.E., University of Kansas; Advanced Studies in Leadership (General School Administration)

KATHERINE E. WILSON*, Oswego; B.A., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; School Psychology

STEPHANIE ANN WITHROW, Pittsburg; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Studies

in Leadership (Special Education)

Master of ArtsCYNTHIA BATES ALFORD*, Baxter Springs; B.S.N., Baylor

University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) KATHERINE ANNE ALLRED, Stark; B.A., Missouri Southern State

University; Communication NICHOLAS S. AMERIO*, Oxnard, California; B.S., University of Saint Mary; Teaching (Secondary) JOE W. BARTHELL, Fitzgerald, Georgia; B.A., Alabama State

University; M.A., Friends University; Teaching (Special Education) LORI A. BARTRAM, Kansas City, Missouri; B.S., University of Kansas;

Teaching (Secondary)DAKOTA M. BASTINGS, Carl Junction, Missouri; B.A., Missouri

Southern State University; English (Literature)SAKSHI BHATI, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University;

Communication BRITTAN K. BRENNER, Wichita; B.S., Pittsburg State University;

Communication

Candidates for Degrees


ALISHA J. BROWNELL, Clay Center; B.S., Fort Hays State University; Teaching (Special Education)

AMANDA NICOLE BUSTAMANTE, Wichita; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Communication

TRACY L. CANNONSAAVEDRA, Osawatomie; B.I.S., Western New Mexico University; Teaching (Special Education)

KRISTEN LAUREN CARRILLO, Overland Park; B.A., Ottawa University; Teaching (Special Education)

JERELL SULLIVAN COTTON, Kansas City; A.B., Washington University; Teaching (Secondary)

CHANCE C. CURRAN, Baxter Springs; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Secondary)

DANIELLE JOAN DERFELT*, Galena; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6)

JOEL TUCKER DERMOTT, Liberal, Missouri; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Secondary)

ALEXANDRA L. DESANTO, Olathe; B.A., University of Kansas; Teaching (Special Education)

MICHAEL DOWNARD, Hiawatha; B.A., Wichita State University; Teaching (Special Education)

POLLY R. DVORAK, Olathe; B.S., Emporia State University; Teaching (Special Education)KRISTINA K. EGGLESTON*, Edgerton; B.S., Baker University;

Teaching (Secondary)KASSIDY A. EVANS, Springfield, Missouri; B.S., University of Kansas;

Teaching (Special Education) KEVIN GIESELMAN, Olathe; B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln;

Teaching (Secondary) JEFFERY P. GILMORE, Fort Smith, Arkansas; B.A., Henderson State

University; Communication SHELLY GRENINGER, Duenweg, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri Southern

State University; English (Literature) MICHELLE LOUISE GRIFFIN*, Kansas City, Missouri; B.G.S.,

Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) SIDNEY JOELLE GRINTER, Lawrence; B.S., University of Kansas;

Teaching (Secondary) LAURA MARIE HAIGHT, Overland Park; B.S., West Virginia

University; Teaching (Special Education) TIMOTHY P. HAWKINSON, Manhattan; B.S., Kansas State University;

Teaching (Special Education) JOLENE SHAYNE HAYES*, Shawnee; B.S., Pittsburg State University;

Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) AMBER N. HAYMAKER*, Madill, Oklahoma; B.S.AG., Oklahoma State

University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) W. KATHLEEN HESS, Shawnee; B.S., Truman State University;

Teaching (Secondary) DANIEL C. HODGES, Lawrence; B.S.E., University of Kansas; History LAUREN BROOKE HOWARD, Kansas City, Missouri; B.A., University

of Missouri-Kansas City; Teaching (Secondary)CHRISTINA JEANNIN, Tonganoxie; B.A., Ottawa University; M.A.E.,

Ottawa University; Teaching (Special Education)LUCAS KELLY JOHNSON, Lawrence; B.A., University of Kansas;

Teaching (Special Education) BOBBI ANN KORGOL, Herington; B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University;

Teaching (Special Education) JESSICA NICOLE LAKE*, Frontenac; B.S.T., Pittsburg State University;

Teaching (Elementary Education K-6)RICHARD W. LIND, Iola; B.S.E., University of Kansas; English (Literature) ASHLEY RENEE LITTLE, Girard; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University;

Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) STEPHANIE LYNN MASON, Cherryvale; B.G.S., Fort Hays State University; HistorySAMANTHA D. McDONALD, Nevada, Missouri; B.A., Pittsburg State

University; History

BRANDI J. McRAY, Saint Paul; B.S., Friends University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6)

KATHERINE ALLISON MEADE, Leawood; B.S., Missouri Southern State University; Teaching (Special Education)

LAURA MOLDAZHANOVA, Pittsburg; B.E., Gumilyov Eurasian National University; English (Professional Writing)

LEIGH NIEGSCH, Pittsburg; B.G.S., Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Special Education)RAHMA C. NJOKU-WALKER*, Wichita; B.S., Bethel College; M.S.W.,

Newman University; Teaching (Special Education)JERICA D. NOROTSKY, Wichita; B.G.S., University of Kansas; Teaching (Special Education) ROBERT KENNETH NOWLIN, Kansas City; B.F.A., MidAmerica

Nazarene University; M.DIV., Nazarene Theological Seminary; M.A., Nazarene Theological Seminary; Teaching

(Special Education)ANNA MARIE OLSON, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri Southern

State University; English (Literature) REED W. PHILLIPS, Oak Grove, Missouri; B.E.D., University of Central Missouri; History JANESSA RASH, Kelowna, Canada; B.A., University of Alberta; HistoryREBECCA ASHLEY RETZLOFF*, Cypress, Texas; B.S.A., University of

Texas at Austin; B.S.P.H., University of Texas at Austin; Teaching (Secondary)DANISHA ROACH, Kansas City; B.S., Emporia State University;

Teaching (Special Education) RESSA MARIE ROBERTS*, Baxter Springs; B.S., Pittsburg State

University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) VICTORIA ROBERTSON, Goodman, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri

Southern State University; English (Literature) SHERRY L. SANTELL*, Fayetteville, Arkansas; B.A., Ottawa

University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6)JEFF S. SCHIBI, Parsons; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Secondary)JESSICA MARIE SCOTT, Walnut; B.A., Wichita State University;

Teaching (Special Education) IAN L. SEATON, Bonner Springs; B.S.C.J., Washburn University;

Teaching (Special Education) JULIA ELIZABETH STANISLAV, Mission; B.G.S., University of Kansas; Teaching (Special Education) BRITTANY C. STEVENOT, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; B.S., Oklahoma

Wesleyan College; Teaching (Special Education) PATRICK A. STINSON, Overland Park; B.G.S., Fort Hays State

University; Teaching (Secondary) HOLLY NICOLE TANG-QUAN*, Kansas City, Missouri; B.A.,

University of California; Teaching (Secondary) NICOLE J. THATCHER*, Eureka; B.G.S., Pittsburg State University;

Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) MARGARET R. TRUITT, Olathe; B.A., University of Colorado; Teaching (Special Education)KELLY A. URSO, Overland Park; B.A., University of Kansas; Teaching (Special Education)LINDA KAY USELMANN, Webb City, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri

Southern State University; HistoryJAMIE LYNN VAN PEURSEM*, St. Paul; B.S., Pittsburg State

University; M.A., Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) JENNIFER VOHLAND, Olathe; B.A., Washburn University; Teaching (Special Education) LEANDRA A. WALKER*, Lansing; B.B.A., Midwestern State

University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) JENNIFER ANN WATKINS, Webb City, Missouri; B.A., Missouri

Southern State University; B.S.B.A., Missouri Southern State University; Teaching (Special Education)

AMELIA JO WESTFALL, Liberty, Missouri; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Special Education)



BAYLEY MARIE WESTMORELAND*, Baxter Springs; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6)

BETH E. WOOD, Leawood; B.A., Rockhurst University; M.A., University of Kansas; Teaching (Secondary)

Master of Business AdministrationPAYTON BRIAN BAKER, Wellington; B.B.A., Wichita State University;

Business Administration (General Administration)JOHN KALEB BARROWS, Pittsburg; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University;

Business Administration (General Administration)PAUL EDWIN BEACH, New Tazewell, Tennessee; B.E.D., University of

Kansas; Business Administration (Accounting)JENNIFER M. BERRY, Seneca, Missouri; B.S., Missouri Southern

State University; M.S.W., Missouri State University; Business Administration (Human Resources)

BRYAN PATRICK BISHOP, Fort Scott; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (Accounting)

JEFFREY R. BLACK, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.B.A., Missouri Southern State University; Business Administration (General Administration)

CHRISTINE M. BONE*, Pittsburg; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (General Administration)

LEONARDO BORGHI MONTEIRO, Sorocaba, Brazil; F.T., Universidade de Sorocaba; Business Administration (International Business)

KYLER GRANT BRADY, Parker, Colorado; B.G.S., University of Nebraska-Omaha; Business Administration (General Administration)

CAMERON BROWN, Columbus; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (General Administration)

LAURA L. BROWNLEE, Columbia, Missouri; B.S., Columbia College; Business Administration (Human Resources)

RYAN J. DODD, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (General Administration)

CEDRIC M. FLORENCE, Missouri City, Texas; B.S.B.A., Missouri Southern State University; Business Administration

(General Administration) AMY DAWN FOSTER, Burlington; B.S.A., Kansas State University;

Business Administration (General Administration) TOMMY RAY ALLEN FURRH, Carthage, Missouri; B.S., Missouri

Southern State University; Business Administration (General Administration)KACY M. GARDINER*, Peculiar, Missouri; B.B.A., Pittsburg State

University; Business Administration (Human Resources)EMILY LYNN GOODMAN, Olathe; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University;

Business Administration (Human Resources)SUSIE HIGHTOWER, Pittsburg; B.S., University of Phoenix; Business

Administration (Human Resources) NICHOLAS DANIEL HOYT, Garland; B.A., Pittsburg State University;

Business Administration (International Business) CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL JENKINS, Garland, North Carolina; B.A.S.,

Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (General Administration) BRYCE WALTER JOHNSON, Fargo, North Dakota; B.S., North Dakota

State University; Business Administration (General Administration) RAYNA I. KIDD*, Moran; B.S.E., Missouri Southern State University;

M.S., Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (International Business)

BRADEN DEAN LETT*, Parsons; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (General Administration)

KELSEY ALAINA LITTLE*, Joplin, Missouri; B.A., Missouri Southern State University; Business Administration (International Business)

DREW L. MARTIN*, Girard; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (General Administration)

JOHN P. McGOWAN*, Independence; B.B.A., Fort Hays State College; Business Administration (General Administration)

MOLLY M. MENEFEE*, Stilwell; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (General Administration)

CHRISTOPHER MONTORELLO*, El Paso, Texas; B.S.S.H.S., American Public University; Business Administration (General Administration)

JENNIFER LYN MORRIS*, Weir; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (General Administration)

JENNIFER ANN NICHOLS*, Shawnee; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (General Administration)

ANDREW L. OTTING*, Topeka; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (Accounting)

AARON L. PATRICK, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; B.S., Missouri Southern State University; Business Administration

(General Administration) NATHAN AARON ROWSON*, Salina; B.S.E.T., Pittsburg State

University; Business Administration (General Administration) KATHERINE ELIZABETH SEITZ*, Overland Park; B.B.A., Pittsburg

State University; Business Administration (General Administration) AIMEE SMITH, Carthage, Missouri; B.S.B.A., Missouri Southern State

University; Business Administration (Accounting) AMY D. SMITH, Cherryvale; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University;

Business Administration (Accounting) COURTNEY LYNNE SMITH, Asbury, Missouri; B.B.A., Pittsburg State

University; Business Administration (General Administration) BRANDON L. SURRATT, Miami, Oklahoma; B.S., University of

Phoenix; Business Administration (General Administration)SHEENA THORNTON*, Prattville, Alabama; B.S., Alabama State

University; Business Administration (Human Resources) ANTONY ANDRIANJO PIERRE SON TORTEY, La Rochelle, France;

Business Administration (International Business) SARAH KATHRYN ZEY, Leawood; B.A., Pittsburg State University;

Business Administration (General Administration) MEGHAN RAE ZORN*, Wichita; B.S.B.A., Kansas State University;

Business Administration (General Administration) TY CHRISTIAN ZORN*, Wichita; B.S.C.E., Kansas State University;

Business Administration (General Administration)

Master of Engineering TechnologyYASSIN IZZADDIN ABDULLA, Wichita; B.E., Coventry University;

Engineering Technology (Mechanical Technical) STEVEN BROWN, Acton, Montana; B.S., Montana State University;

Engineering Technology (Mechanical Technical) BILLY JOE HILL, Caledonia, Mississippi; B.S.E.E.T., ECPI University;

Engineering Technology (Electronics Technical) DAVID PAUL MARTIN, Norman, Oklahoma; B.S.E.T., Pittsburg State

University; M.B.A., Oklahoma City University; Engineering Technology (Plastics Technical)

VASHISHTH J. PATEL, Surat, India; B.S.M.E., Kansas State University; Engineering Technology (Mechanical Technical)

SHYAMKUMAR SAMPATHKUMAR, Wellington, New Zealand; B.S.E.T., Pittsburg State University; Engineering Technology

ERIC THOMAS, Bern; B.S.E.T., Pittsburg State University; Engineering Technology (Electronics Technical)

Master of MusicWHITLEY RACHELLE CHESNEY, Pittsburg; B.M., Pittsburg State

University; Music (Vocal Performance) HAN XUE GAO, Pittsburg; B.A., Shandong University; Music

(Performance-Piano)CHELSEA RENAE PFEIFER, Joplin, Missouri; B.G.S., Missouri

Southern State University; Music (Performance-Strings)



Master of Professional AccountancyCOURTNEY JEAN BRANDEL, Olathe; B.B.A., Pittsburg State

University; Accounting

Master of Science TAMMY L. AGGUS*, Bedford, Indiana; B.S.E., Indiana University

Bloomington; B.S.E., Ozark Christian College; Teaching (Secondary)CHRISTOPHER J. AUGUST, Springfield, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri

Southern State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership

TRENT M. BACON, Olathe; B.S.T., Pittsburg State University; Technology (Automotive Technology)

JORDAN M. BAILEY, Dexter; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Mathematics

BARBRA LORRAINE BARTZ*, Salina; B.S.E., Emporia State University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)

NIKHILA BASHETTY, Hyderabad, India; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University; Technology (Graphics Management) (Information Technology)

SARAH C. BEASLEY, Brillon, Wisconsin; B.S., University of Wisconsin Lacrosse; Human Resource Development (Leadership and Organization Development)

MICHAEL D. BEGLEY, Pretty Prairie; B.S.E., Kansas State University; Educational Leadership

EMILY ROSE BIGGINS, Wichita; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Human Resource Development (Leadership and

Organization Development)WILLIAM R. BIGGS, Gardner; B.M.E., University of Kansas; M.M.,

Emporia State University; Educational LeadershipALLISON BILI, Overland Park; B.S., Emporia State University; Human

Resource Development (Leadership and Organization Development) SAMANTHA M. BISHOP, Yates Center; B.S.E., Pittsburg State

University; Educational LeadershipWHITNEY AILEEN BLACK*, Newton; B.E.D., Emporia State

University; Teaching (Secondary) JESSE VIOLA BLAKE*, Garnett; B.M.E., Pittsburg State University;

Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) KRISTY R. BOHAN, Huntsville, Alabama; B.S., University of

Montevallo; Psychology (General) DALE ALLEN BRAUER*, Girard; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;

Educational Leadership CORAL N. BRIGNONI*, Overland Park; B.S.S.E., Grand Canyon

University; Educational Leadership RIGO OSEE MICHAEL BROU, Pittsburg; B.B.A., Pittsburg State

University; Technology (Information Technology) PAULA K. BUNDE*, Overland Park; B.A., Avila College; B.S.N.,

University of Kansas; Education (School Health) EVAN MICHAEL BURKE, Baxter Springs; B.S.E., Pittsburg State

University; Educational Leadership HALEY M. CARPINO*, Columbus; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;

Educational Leadership BLAKE D. COCHRAN, Burleson, Texas; B.S., McMurry University;

Educational Leadership JASON EDWARD COKE, Thayer; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;

Educational Leadership AARON COLLIATIE*, Haviland; B.S., Barclay College; Special

Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) LINDSEY JEAN CONWAY, Vinita, Oklahoma; B.S.E., Missouri

Southern State University; Educational Leadership MATTHEW L. CRAIN, Columbus; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;

Educational Leadership

JONATHAN A. CRANE, Leawood; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Human Resource Development (Leadership and

Organization Development)MELISSA D. CRIQUI, Melvern; B.A., Ottawa University; Educational LeadershipLEAH CUTHILL*, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University; BiologyHAZEL F. DAVIDSON*, Paola; B.S., Oklahoma State University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) JEREMIAH J. DAVIS, Chanute; B.A., West Virginia University;

Educational LeadershipSAGAR DAVLE, Pittsburg; B.E., Gujarat Technological University;

Technology (Automotive Technology) ALLYSSA JOY DEJARNETTE*, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; B.S.E.,

University of Kansas; Educational Technology (Library Media Licensure) JALEE DEANNE DOLLARHIDE*, Carl Junction, Missouri; B.G.S.,

Missouri Southern State University; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (Sport and Leisure Service Management)

CHRISTOPHER J. DOUGAN, Maryville, Missouri; B.S., Northwest Missouri State University; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (Human Performance and Wellness)

ROHAN DUTTA, Pittsburg; B.T., Manipal University; Technology (Automotive Technology)

AMANDA J. ECKOLS*, Webb City, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Career and Technical Education (Family and

Consumer Sciences) STEPHANIE MARIE EDGERTON*, Kincaid; B.S.E., Pittsburg State

University; Educational Leadership KARA K. EGGERMAN, Lockwood, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri State

University; School CounselingSANJAY SHARAN ELAPROLU, Warangal, India; B.T., Karunya

Institute of Technology and Sciences; Technology (Information Technology)TIFFANY AMBER ELDRIDGE, Kansas City, Missouri; B.A., William

Jewell College; Psychology (General)CHELSEY A. FARRIS, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; B.S., Pittsburg State

University; Psychology (General) BO B. FARROW, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; B.S.E., Pittsburg State

University; Educational Leadership ANDREA EILEEN GADDY, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University;

School Counseling JENNIFER REBECCA GIBSON*, Lenexa; B.A., University of Missouri-

Kansas City; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) MARSHAL D. GRAHAM, Carl Junction, Missouri; B.S., Missouri

Southern State University; Educational Leadership AMBER KAY HAMES, Nevada, Missouri; B.S., Pittsburg State

University; Human Resource Development (Leadership and Organization Development)

RAMSEY NICHOLS HAMILTON*, Beggs, Oklahoma; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership

KAL R. HAMM, Yates Center; B.S.H.H.P., Fort Hays State University; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (Human Performance and Wellness)

CHELSEA JEAN HANSEN, Kansas City; B.S., Missouri Valley College; Educational Leadership

LESLIE R. HARRIS, Pittsburg; B.A., Pittsburg State University; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership

RACHEL ANN HARTLEY*, Baxter Springs; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership

JAKE HESS, Tulsa, Oklahoma; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership

MEGAN D. HILTON, Coffeyville; B.S., Newman University; Teaching (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

ALLYSON N. HOBBS*, Iola; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Psychology (General)



SERENA GAIL HOFFMAN, Spring Hill; B.S., Pittsburg State University; School Counseling

JEFFERY D. HUGHES, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership

J. TAYLOR HUMPHRIES, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership

VICTORIA A. JAMES, Van Buren, Arkansas; B.S., University of Arkansas; Teaching (Secondary)

CALVIN NATHAN JOHNSON*, Louisburg; B.M.E., University of Central Arkansas; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)

MADISON H. JOHNSON, Manhattan; B.E.D., Kansas State University; Educational Technology (Library Media Licensure)

VIVEK GIRDHARBHAI KACHHADIYA, Pittsburg; B.E., Gujarat Technological University; Technology (Information Technology)

MORGAN KALM*, Frontenac; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Technology (Library Media Licensure)

MEGHANN BROOKE KANNETT, Owasso, Oklahoma; B.A., Northeastern State University; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (Sport and Leisure Service Management)

LEAH R. KELLEY*, Houston, Texas; B.A., University of Alaska; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)

KELLI JOANNE KIRMSE, Green Castle, Missouri; B.S., Central Methodist University; Human Resource Development (Leadership and Organization Development)

PATRICK C. KNAPP, Wichita; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Psychology (General)

ANKITA CHANDRASHEKHAR KOTANGALE, Nagpur; B.E.I.T., Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University; Technology (Technology Management)

KAYLEE JANE KRULL, Parsons; B.S.T., Pittsburg State University; Career and Technical Education (Technology and

Engineering Education) JAMES DAVID LEONARD*, Girard; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;

M.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)

MARY ANN LEUSZLER*, Lenexa; B.A.E., Wichita State University; Educational Technology (Technology Integration Specialist)

ADAM M. LOECKER, Olathe; B.S.E., Kansas State University; Educational Leadership

DANA MADRIGAL*, Winfield; B.A., Wichita State University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)

SALEHIN MAHBUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Polymer Chemistry

TIMOTHY KEITH MANES JR.*, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)

HALAH M. MANSOUR, Pittsburg; B.E., University of Jeddah; Career and Technical Education (Family and Consumer Sciences)

RAMEY R. MAPP*, Kansas City; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Technology (Technology Integration Specialist)

ASHLEIGH MARQUARDT, Fort Scott; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Elementary)

JACOBY DOUGLAS MARTIN, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership

ELIZABETH A. MASTERS, Olathe; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (Human Performance and Wellness)

MATTHEW BAYNES MAYESKE, Gardner; B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University; Teaching (English for Speakers of

Other Languages)BRITTANY LYN McCONNELL*, Oswego; B.G.S., Pittsburg State

University; Psychology (General)NICOLE E. MERRIMAN, Olathe; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;

Teaching (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

JACOB T. MESSER, Springfield, Missouri; B.S., Missouri Southern State University; Human Resource Development (Leadership and Organization Development)

JOSHUA SCOTT MESSER, Fort Scott; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; School Counseling

IAN MATTHEW MESSIER, Petaluma, California; B.S., American Public University; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (General)

KAYLA METZGER*, Hays; B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) KATIE LEIGH MEYERS, Arcola, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State

University; Educational LeadershipKRISTEN ALEXANDRA MOORE, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg

State University; Educational LeadershipABIGAIL CATHERINE MORGAN, Lenexa; B.S., Pittsburg State

University; BiologyJENNIFER K. MURRAY*, Cheney; B.A.E., Wichita State University;

Educational Technology (Library Media Licensure) JORY BRYNN MURRY, Chanute; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;

Educational Technology (Technology Integration Specialist) SARAH E. NANGLE, Joplin, Missouri; B.S., Oklahoma State University;

Educational Technology (Library Media Licensure)SAI GOPAL NARLA, Eluru, India; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological

University; Technology (Information Technology)NAZNEEN, Hyderbad, India; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological

University; Technology (Automotive Technology)RYAN MICHAEL NEDEN, Carterville, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State

University; Career and Technical Education (Technology and Engineering Education) REBEKAH DANIELLE NEWELL, Gardner; B.S.E., Pittsburg State

University; Teaching (Elementary) VICKI A. NEWTON*, Manhattan; B.S., Missouri Western State

University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) HOLLI OBERHEU*, Shawnee; B.A., Upper Iowa University; Special

Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) JESSICA LENISE OSBORNE*, Orlando, Florida; B.S., University of

Central Florida; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (Sport and Leisure Service Management)HARSH K. PATEL, Ahmedabad, India; B.E., Gujarat Technological

University; Technology (Information Technology)WHITNEY M. PEKAREK, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.E., Northeastern State

University; School Counseling PATRICE ANNETTE PEOPLES, Ottawa; B.S.E., Pittsburg State

University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Educational LeadershipLINDSEY RAE PETER*, Chanute; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University;

Reading (Classroom Reading Teacher) CANDICE MICHELE PICKETT, Lebanon, Missouri; B.S.B.A.,

Missouri Southern State University; Human Resource Development (Leadership and Organization Development)

BRITTNEY M. QUELCH, Corning; B.S.H.E., Kansas State University; Educational Technology (Technology Integration Specialist)

MATTHEW KEITH RAILSBACK, Belmond, Iowa; B.S.A., Fort Hays State University; Career and Technical Education (Technical Teacher Education)

LUKE WILLIAM RAINEY, Nevada, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership

BETH ANNA RATZLOFF*, Sedgwick; B.G.S., Pittsburg State University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)

JENNIFER RENEE RAUSCH, Chanute; B.S.E., Northeastern State University; Educational Leadership

STEPHEN BENJAMIN REECE*, Wichita; B.E.D., Oklahoma Christian University; Educational Leadership

ANGELA KAY FULTZ RENFRO, Independence; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership

KAREN DENISE ROGERS, Gardner; B.A., Purdue University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)



Master of Science in NursingJACOB JAMES BROWN, Kansas City; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University;

Nursing (Education) TAYLOR K. CEDENO, Pittsburg; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University;

Nursing (Education) SHANNON CRAYS, Chanute; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Nursing (Education) JORDAN D. HOWARD, Arma; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University;

Nursing (Education) AARON MABE SMITH, Columbus; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University;

Nursing (Education) GAYLE LYNN VENDER WOODY, Bronaugh, Missouri; B.S.N.,

Pittsburg State University; Nursing (Education)

Bachelor of Applied ScienceJAMES R. BAIRD, Edelstein, Illinois; TechnologyBRADEN JAMES BOWMAN*, Chanute; TechnologySAMUEL T. CHADWICK, Peoria, Illinois; TechnologyCOLLIN R. FEEZOR, Melber, Kentucky; TechnologyBEAU BELEW FOSTER, Overland Park; TechnologyKEENAN W. GATZ, Chillicothe, Illinois; TechnologyGAGE M. HARMON*, Ash Grove, Missouri; TechnologyERIC HAVERKAMP, Baileyville; TechnologyAARON HUTCHINGS*, Gravette, Arkansas; TechnologyNICHOLAS ROBERT HUTCHINGS, Gravette, Arkansas; TechnologyDILLON J. KRAMER, Atchison; TechnologyJORDAN LAUER, Gothenburg, Nebraska; TechnologyANDREW JENE LOWE*, Bella Vista, Arkansas; TechnologyAUSTIN McHENRY, Hoisington; TechnologySANTIAGO PEREZ, Hanover Park, Illinois; TechnologyWILLIAM RUSSELL RODGERS, Roeland Park; TechnologyCHARLES SAMUEL RUPPMAN, Dunlap, Illinois; TechnologyWYATT SCHMOE, Olathe; TechnologyBENJAMIN ROBERT SMITH, Olathe; TechnologyDEREK JOSEPH SMITH, Olathe; TechnologyCALEB WHALEN, Lincoln, Nebraska; TechnologyNATHAN J. WHITLEY, Osborne; Technology

Bachelor of ArtsKATRINA L. ALTENREID*, Coffeyville; HistoryAMBER NICHOLE ASBELL, Carterville, Missouri; Political SciencePEYTON R. BAILEY, Lamar, Missouri; EnglishGABRIELLA M. BAIZA, Olathe; Modern LanguagesKALI S. CHATMON, Kansas City; Political ScienceLAUREN E. CLINE, Mapleton; EnglishAUTUMN T. CRIST, Webb City, Missouri; PsychologyLUCILLE ELIZABETH CRUCIANI*, Overland Park; PsychologyEMILY M. EAGLE, Pittsburg; PsychologyKENNETH R. GRIFFING II, El Paso, Texas; Political ScienceCORTNEY HAWKINS, Wichita; PsychologyMORGAN BAILEY HENNING, Seneca, Missouri; PsychologyERIN ALISON HERMAN, Gardner; International Studies and EnglishMICHAEL ALLEN JACOBS, Frontenac; Political ScienceETHAN DANIEL JEWELL, Pittsburg; HistoryKAYLN N. JORDAN, Diamond, Missouri; HistoryJANAMARIE A. JORGENSEN, Pittsburg; EnglishKELSEY JO KIRBY, McCune; PsychologyCAITLYN ALEXIS LAWSON, Kansas City; Political Science

TYLER K. ROTHOVE, Westphalia, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri State University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)

TRACY LYNN RUARK*, Independence; B.S., Newman University; Educational Leadership

JOSEPH S. SALLAJ, Omaha, Nebraska; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (General)

BRENDAN JOHN SCHMITZ, Olathe; B.S.E., Kansas State University; Physics

JOSHUA T. SCHOOLEY*, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Psychology (General)

TRISHA LEIGH SHARP*, Berryton; B.E., Washburn University; M.A.E., Baker University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)

ABHISHEK SINGH, Pittsburg; B.A.E., University of Mumbai; Technology (Automotive Technology)

MELISSA K. SISNEY, Pittsburg; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership

DONNA R. SMITH, Jefferson City, Missouri; B.S., Missouri State University; Human Resource Development (Leadership and Organization Development)

ASHLEE M. SPAITS*, Merriam; B.A., Ottawa University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)

KIMBERLY A. SPEAKE*, Springfield, Missouri; B.S., Missouri State University; B.S.N., Cox College; Education (School Health)

MORGAN R. STEVENER, Rich Hill, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; School Counseling

ADI SWADLEY, Columbus; B.S., Pittsburg State University; School Counseling

ANNA K. THOMPSON*, Lawrence; B.S.E., University of Kansas; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)

BRYANNA K. THORNTON, Thayer; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership

NHUNG T. TRAN, Wichita; B.A., Wichita State University; Teaching (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

AKA AKA FIACRE ULRICH, Abidjan, Cote d’ivoire; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Technology (Information Technology)

MADHU UPPUGALLA, Pittsburg; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University; Technology (Construction Management)

KELSEY S. WELLS, Pittsburg; B.S.T., Pittsburg State University; Technology (Graphics Management)

BROOKE M. WELLS LEE, Sedgwick; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (Sport and Leisure Service Management)

ALLYSON J. WHITEHEAD*, Riverton; B.A., Pittsburg State University; Psychology (General)

CHANDLER ELLYN WILSON*, Trenton, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Secondary)

GARRETT A. WILSON*, Cooper, Texas; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)

JESSICA D. WILSON, Cherryvale; B.S., Baker University; Reading (Classroom Reading Teacher)

SAMANTHA B. WILTZ*, Topeka; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Psychology (General)

RACHEL L. WOMACK*, Wichita; B.A.E., Wichita State University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)

SKYLER JAMES WORLEY, Wyandotte, Oklahoma; B.A., Pittsburg State University; Psychology (General)

CADEN J. YANTIS, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Psychology (General)

DARYN A. YOUNG, Overland Park; B.S., Kansas State University; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (General)

KURSTON JANE ZEILER, Rich Hill, Missouri; B.A., Pittsburg State University; Human Resource Development (Leadership and Organization Development)



LOGAN LEE MAPES*, Frontenac; Modern LanguagesMORGAN A. MARKOVICH, Basehor; Political ScienceMEGAN FAYE McCOY*, Pittsburg; MusicMEKAYLA LEIGH RUTH SHANNON MELVIN, Olathe; PsychologyMACKENZIE LEIGH MICHEL, Colorado Springs, Colorado; PsychologyTAYLOR J. OESTMANN, South Coffeyville, Oklahoma; EnglishRICHARD J. PUGH, Coffeyville; PsychologyCOURTLYNN ANALECE ROSE, Independence; Political ScienceEMILY JEAN SNEDEGAR, Leavenworth; PsychologyDERRICK A. SUMNER, Pittsburg; PsychologyJORDAN A. TOFT, Overland Park; Political ScienceGRANT DOUGLAS WILSON, Nevada, Missouri; Political ScienceMADELINE ROSE YOST, Wichita; PsychologyKAITLYN J. ZERR, Pittsburg; English

Bachelor of Business AdministrationABIGAIL L. ADAMS, Springdale, Arkansas; Management and MarketingESSA ALMAKKI, Mobarze, Saudi Arabia; AccountingMADISON L. ARMSTRONG, Wichita; ManagementCORINA ARIZBECK ARROYO, Pittsburg; MarketingMORGAN NICOLE AUMAN, Loma Linda, Missouri; ManagementKATIE BETH BAKEL, Wichita; MarketingCHANCELLOR B. BANCHI*, Neosho, Missouri; Computer Information SystemsJUSTINE M. BARRETT, Olathe; Marketing and Graphic CommunicationsMATTHEW A. BARRETT, Nevada, Missouri; Accounting and FinanceWILLIAM BAZZLE IV *, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; ManagementASHLEE B. BEITZINGER, Pittsburg; MarketingSETH M. BENNETT*, Parsons; FinanceJILL E. BERGKAMP, Colwich; FinanceADAM J. BIBY, Girard; Computer Information SystemsBLAKE BICKNELL, Pittsburg; Computer Information SystemsANDREW W. BIERBAUM, Lenexa; MarketingNICOLE M. BIGGINS, Wichita; FinanceKENDALL K. BLAICH, Coffeyville; FinanceSARAH K. BOSTICK, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Marketing and ManagementKADEN J. BRANNIN, Joplin, Missouri; MarketingMICHAEL J. BROWN JR*, Bonner Springs; ManagementNICHOLAS T. BROWN*, Tulsa, Oklahoma; MarketingCARSYN A. BRYANT*, Pittsburg; ManagementNICOLE L. BUCKLEY, Scammon; ManagementELEANOR R. BYBEE, Raytown, Missouri; ManagementGREGORY W. CARNEY*, Joplin, Missouri; MarketingBROOKE LINSEY CASLEY, Pittsburg; International Business and FinanceJEREMY S. CENFETELLI, Lenexa; ManagementYINGLING CHEN, Pittsburg; Accounting and FinanceAVERY K. CHISM, Independence; Business EconomicsJAMES D. CLARK, Pittsburg; AccountingSARA J. COBLE, Gardner; Management and MarketingKYLE LOUIS COFFMAN, Elk Falls; Finance and AccountingDRU R. COLLINS, Norman, Oklahoma; ManagementNOAH GIOVANNI CONNERS, Leavenworth; Computer Information SystemsAUSTIN P. COUGHLIN, Oskaloosa; Computer Information SystemsMARY B. CROSBY, Miami, Oklahoma; FinanceKORD A. CURRAN, Farlington; ManagementHOLLY R. D’ALFONSO, Frontenac; ManagementCONNER MATHEW J. DAVIS, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; ManagementTAYLOR MACKENZIE DAWDY, Carl Junction, Missouri; Marketing

HANNA DENNEY, Overland Park; FinanceHAYDEN MYLES DERRY, Butler, Missouri; FinanceALEX DAVID DERRYBERRY, Carthage, Missouri; ManagementGERARD L. ECK, Colwich; Business EconomicsCHRISTIAN LLOYD EMANUEL EDMONDSON, Flower Mound, Texas;

ManagementDONOVAN J. FAHY, Olathe; ManagementNICHOLAS J. FAIRMAN*, Overland Park; ManagementASHLYNN FREDERICK, Chanute; FinanceSHARLENA L. FREER, Frontenac; Accounting and FinanceREECE GARVIE, Edmond, Oklahoma; AccountingMADISON M. GINTHER, Hays; ManagementASHLEY D. GREGG, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; ManagementADAM K. GREY, Shawnee; FinanceCASSANDRA A. GROTHEER, Pittsburg; ManagementCONNOR G. GUARD, Olathe; Finance and ManagementNICHOLAS S. HEYING, Overland Park; Marketing and ManagementJOEL A. HOLEMAN*, Columbus; ManagementKALA B. HUDIBURG, Pittsburg; FinanceCAITLYN N. HUSSONG, Galena; AccountingJUSTIN S. JACKSON, Arma; FinanceEMILY R. JARDES, Tonganoxie; International BusinessMANIMEL WADU RASHINI JAYATHILAKA, Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka; Business EconomicsDYLAN M. JONES, Wellington; Computer Information SystemsKIERA A. KEEGAN, Cherokee; AccountingRYAN J. KELLY, Wichita; ManagementBRANDON R. KIMBALL, Independence, Missouri; Computer Information SystemsBRADLEY K. KINSEY*, Miami, Oklahoma; AccountingANDREW D. LaFORTE, Pittsburg; Computer Information SystemsMAIAH M. LEONARD, Pittsburg; MarketingKORY R. LINAWEAVER, Raymore, Missouri; ManagementBENJAMIN L. LOTTERER, Pittsburg; FinanceALLISON C. LUCAS, Pittsburg; Marketing and FinanceCONNOR L. LUNGWITZ, Wichita; FinanceETHAN MAGDICH, Garfield, Arkansas; FinanceDEETTA D. MATTIX, Independence; FinanceAARON R. MILLER, Rogers, Arkansas; Finance and Business EconomicsKEVIN L. MILLER JR, Pittsburg; FinanceMADISON MONSOUR, Pittsburg; ManagementMONTANA R. MORAN, Latham; MarketingCLAYTON E. MORENO, Madison; International BusinessTYLER J. NEAL, Seneca, Missouri; International Business and Modern LanguagesLINDSAY N. NIETFELD, Mapleton; Finance and Business EconomicsCONNOR J. O’BRIEN, Pittsburg; FinanceDELANIE S. PIERCE, Wichita; Marketing and ManagementTYLER D. PITTMAN, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; ManagementANOOP PONNANTHARA VINOD, Kochi, India; FinanceTRENTON Z. PUCKETT, Baxter Springs; ManagementSHELBY RANK, Pittsburg; MarketingGAGE S. RIKER, Columbus; Computer Information SystemsDENNIS C. “DREW” ROY, Webb City, Missouri; ManagementSYDNEY ELIZABETH RUSSELL, Pittsburg; AccountingABIGAIL SASENICK, Overland Park; MarketingLAUREN R. SCHULTEIS, Lawrence; Management and FinanceSKYLER S. SCHUPBACH, Farlington; ManagementRAENEY M. SEATON, Bonner Springs; ManagementWYATT SEMRAD, Galesburg; MarketingMICHAELA A. SENNETT*, Joplin, Missouri; MarketingAUSTIN RAY SEWARD*, Pittsburg; AccountingMOLLI N. SHRIVER, Shawnee; MarketingSWADEN SCOUT SMITH, Webb City, Missouri; Marketing and Finance



MADISON ROSE SPENCER, Pittsburg; AccountingBRENDAN J. STANEK*, Overland Park; FinanceKENNEDY STEIN, Owasso, Oklahoma; ManagementNICHOLAS P. STRANG, Olathe; Computer Information SystemsDYLAN S. STRICKHOLM, Pittsburg; ManagementWILL W. STRINGER, Topeka; MarketingTYLER V. SULLIVAN, Clever, Missouri; Business EconomicsJACK N. THOMPSON, Shawnee; Marketing and International BusinessDIEGO A. TORRES, Hutchinson; ManagementSAMANTHA D. TROWBRIDGE, Ash Grove, Missouri; AccountingFAITH A. VON GREMP, Rogers, Arkansas; MarketingZACHARY D. WALKER, Paola; ManagementSETH G. WARE, Olathe; Business EconomicsWADE A. WATTS*, Pittsburg; ManagementCOLIN K. WEBBER, Overland Park; AccountingMADISON DAWN WEGNER, Silver Lake; MarketingMAYA R. WILLIAMS, Carthage, Missouri; MarketingMATTHEW A. WILSON, Wichita; ManagementDYLAN T. WISDOM, Altamont; AccountingSARAH ELAINE WOLF, Leon; MarketingAUSTIN JOSEPH ZENGEL, Joplin, Missouri; ManagementJONATHAN D. ZIMMERMAN, McCune; Business Economics and Finance

Bachelor of Fine ArtsXIAPUKAITE ALIMUJIANG*, Shanghai, China; ArtJANSIS ALVARADO, Wichita; ArtKINSEY MORGAN CASLEY, Pittsburg; ArtBRIANNA D. COOKS, McPherson; ArtSHEA L. DALTON, Diamond, Missouri; ArtJESSICA E. DAVISSON, Pittsburg; ArtMADISON JESSICA FLEMING, Fort Scott; ArtJAELINA D. JONES, Webb City, Missouri; ArtKARRIE MATHES, Cherryvale; ArtSOPHIA STAPLETON, Pittsburg; ArtBROOKLYNN L. VINCENT, Nevada, Missouri; Art

Bachelor of General StudiesCARRINGTON SIOBHAN-ANAE BARMORE, Coffeyville KAYDEN BAUCOM, Carthage, Missouri TYLER EVAN BOYD, Olathe AMANDA SUE BUSH*, Seattle, WashingtonHUNTER CLANIN*, Columbus, OhioMAYA NICOLE RAJU DANDU, Salina ALEC DeHERRERA*, Kansas CityNOEY C. DE LEON, Harlingen, Texas JARRED ANDREW DONNELSON, LeavenworthJOSHUA ANDREW DOOLEY, HumboldtROMELLO JAEQUAN DONDREY HAMILTON, Goldsboro, North Carolina BLAKE HIGHTOWER*, Oologah, Oklahoma LUKE HOOG, Shawnee TUCKER HORAK*, Rossville TYSHAWN JOHNSON*, Pinewood, South Carolina JOHN T. KNOLL, Pittsburg ALLISON PAIGE MINNICH, Olathe GAGE PATRICK NEILL, Pleasant Hill, Missouri KEENAN NUTT, Independence NATHANIEL JAMES OLIN, Fort Scott

JEANNICE D. PARKER, Pittsburg MADISON E. PARRIGON, Joplin, Missouri DAVID Z. POTTER, Lansing KAYLA NICHOLE POTTHAST*, Elk City SIERRA MARIE REINHART, Louisburg MEGAN ROGERS*, Goddard NARON L. ROLLINS, Platte City, Missouri KEYNAN SCHEURICH, Carl Junction, Missouri AARON MICHAEL STONEROCK*, Girard VICTOR L. TRAN, Wichita ANDRE CHARLES WALKER JR.*, Kansas City, Missouri BRIAN J. WEST*, Pittsburg BRODY YOUNG, Wellsville ANASTASIA ZORICH, Independence, Missouri

Bachelor of Integrated StudiesCASSANDRA ROQUE, Westwood; Sustainability, Society, & Resource ManagementREBECCA M. TIMMERMEYER, El Dorado; Sustainability, Society, &

Resource ManagementELI B. WILLIAMS, Galena; Sustainability, Society, & Resource Management

Bachelor of MusicBRYAN K. AMOR, Parsons; Instrumental PerformanceJILLIAN L. JACOBSON, Shawnee; Instrumental PerformanceCAMDEN B. SIDENSTRICKER*, Edinburg, Texas; Instrumental PerformanceDEVON C. TURNER, Tuttle, Oklahoma; Instrumental Performance

Bachelor of Music EducationMADELYN MICHELLE BEASLEY, Kearney, Missouri; InstrumentalLINDSEY RENAE CHAMBERS, Creighton, Missouri; InstrumentalCHANDLER L. GLASGOW, Columbus; InstrumentalJACKSON J. MILZAREK, Tulsa, Oklahoma; InstrumentalHANNAH ELIZABETH OVERBEY, Leavenworth; VocalHENRY B. ZIMMERMANN, Olathe; Instrumental

Bachelor of ScienceCARLY A. ADAMS, Frontenac; Exercise ScienceJACLYN M. ADAMSON*, Gardner; PsychologyHARLENE P. ALFORD*, Coffeyville; SociologyASHLEY D. ALVARADO*, Siloam Springs, Arkansas; Workforce DevelopmentANDREW T. ANDOYO*, Chanute; BiologyRYAN A. ASAUSKAS, Claremore, Oklahoma; Chemistry and BiologyAMBER NICHOLE ASBELL, Carterville, Missouri; Justice StudiesMORGAN K. AUGUSTINE, Independence; Recreation Services, Sport &

Hospitality ManagementQUENTIN L. AUSTIN, Cherryvale; Polymer ChemistryJACOB W. BAILEY, Shawnee; BiologyBRETTANY BREANNE BAKER*, Frontenac; Family and Consumer Sciences



KAITLIN M. BARNETT, Dora, Missouri; CommunicationORION C. BATTAGLIA, Pittsburg; BiologyCOLE W. BAUGHMAN, Cedar Park, Texas; PsychologyMARINA BAUZA RUBERT, Inca, Spain; BiologyMELISSA L. BEESON, Pittsburg; Family and Consumer SciencesALLYSON BENCE, Osawatomie; Social WorkSAMANTHA A. BEVERLIN, Olathe; Family and Consumer SciencesOWEN J. BLY, Overland Park; CommunicationLARISSA D. BOHR, Independence; Workforce DevelopmentNATHAN C. BOLE, Columbus; BiologySAMANTHA R. BOLLINGER, Pittsburg; BiologyJAQUELYN A. BOUCHIE, Chelsea, Oklahoma; CommunicationHALLE N. BRIN, Olathe; Exercise ScienceKAYLEA H. BROCK, Pittsburg; PsychologyMADISON M. BROWN, Lenexa; CommunicationGRACE H. BROYLES, Blue Mound; Family and Consumer SciencesDANIELLE ELESE BRUNETTI*, Lake Winnebago, Missouri;

PsychologyLUCI M. BRUNETTI, Topeka; Polymer ChemistryBRILEY DAVIS BUCKLEY, Overland Park; Justice StudiesKELSEA N. CARROLL, Pittsburg; Social WorkMEGAN R. CARTER, Claremore, Oklahoma; Family and Consumer SciencesSARAH ANN CASS, Harrisonville, Missouri; Social WorkTIFFNI R. CHAPMAN*, Girard; PsychologyDANE CLARK, Springdale, Arkansas; BiologyBROCK CREWS, Manteno, Illinois; Exercise ScienceMACY R. CUNNINGHAM, Fowler; Family and Consumer SciencesKELLI R. CUTHBERTSON, Girard; BiologySHAWN LOUANN DAVIDSON*, Pittsburg; Recreation Services, Sport & Hospitality ManagementLAUREN A. DAVIS, Chanute; Family and Consumer SciencesKYLEE JO DELMONT, Columbus; Justice StudiesABIGAIL E. DENTON, Fort Scott; BiologyKAITLIN M. DIERKING, Pleasant Hill, Missouri; Exercise ScienceCHRISTIAN E. DOWLING, Pittsburg; Social WorkLARA K. DUNHAM, Carthage, Missouri; Social WorkHENRY M. ELDRINGHOFF, Neosho, Missouri; CommunicationTHOMAS C. EVANS, Rogers, Arkansas; Justice StudiesANNA FARROW, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; CommunicationHANNA D. FERGASON, Chickasha, Oklahoma; Justice StudiesMEAGAN N. FLEMING, Overland Park; PsychologyDOMINICK FONSECA*, Wichita; Exercise Science and Recreation Services, Sport & Hospitality ManagementMEGHANN FOUNTAIN, Arcadia; Family and Consumer SciencesELIZABETH IRELAND FRAZIER, Overland Park; CommunicationJASPER M. GEORGE*, Overland Park; PsychologyDAKOTA GESSLEIN*, Mulberry; Justice StudiesANALISE J. GILL, Baldwin City; PsychologyNATALIE D. GOLDEN, Shawnee; BiologySOFIA C. GOODMAN, Hesston; BiologyTY D. GOSS, McPherson; CommunicationRYAN S. GRAVES, Galena; Exercise ScienceMEGAN R. GRAY, Girard; Interior DesignDANIELLE REILLY GRISOLANO, Blue Springs, Missouri; Exercise ScienceCARISSA C. HALL, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Exercise ScienceAMANDA G. HANCOCK, Chanute; BiologyABIGAIL M. HARRIS, Pittsburg; BiologyJAMES P. HARRISON, Parker; CommunicationBETH ANN HAWKINS, Cherryvale; PsychologyMORGAN K. HENSLEY, Pittsburg; Social WorkLAUREN M. HENTZEN, Wichita; PsychologyMIKAYLA R. HERNANDEZ*, Greenwood, Missouri; Recreation

Services, Sport & Hospitality Management

CAROLYN SUZANNE HESS*, Auburn; Family and Consumer SciencesBENJAMIN P. HESSMAN, Wichita; Exercise ScienceMADISON HEY, Girard; BiologyTRISTAN EVERETT HICKS*, Windsor, Missouri; Recreation Services,

Sport & Hospitality ManagementCASEN E. HIGHTOWER*, Springfield, Missouri; Recreation Services,

Sport & Hospitality ManagementRILEY H. HILL, Buckner, Missouri; BiologyMITCHELL J. HODSON, Shawnee; Exercise ScienceJOSHUA A. HOLLOWAY, Girard; BiologyHUNTER J. HUBER*, Stilwell; Recreation Services, Sport & Hospitality ManagementLEVI R. HUMBARD, Pittsburg; Physics and MathematicsEVAN L. HUTCHESON, Carl Junction, Missouri; Exercise ScienceMARY ELIZABETH HUTCHINS, Seneca, Missouri; Social WorkVEDANT D. JAIN, Jalna, India; BiologyBLAIR QUINCY JAMES, Clay Center; GeographyREBECCA L. JAMESON, Pittsburg; Family and Consumer SciencesJORDAN L. JANIAK, Kansas City, Missouri; CommunicationBREEANNA N. JOHNSON*, Webb City, Missouri; Interior DesignBRITTANY MARIE JOHNSON, Augusta; Family and Consumer SciencesRYAN W. JOHNSTON, Bronaugh, Missouri; CommunicationSHELBY L. JONES, Bentonville, Arkansas; Recreation Services, Sport & Hospitality ManagementABBY K. JULIAN, Lockwood, Missouri; Family and Consumer SciencesDAYNE W. JUNG*, Ottawa; Recreation Services, Sport & Hospitality ManagementTATE B. JUNG, Ottawa; Recreation Services, Sport & Hospitality ManagementMACKENZIE KAEMMER, Overland Park; PsychologyJOHN GAGE KAISER*, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Exercise ScienceERIN E. KAPASKA, Olathe; CommunicationRYAN L. KAUFMAN, Spring Hill; Workforce DevelopmentAUSTEN KERN, Leavenworth; Exercise SciencePAIGE B. KIDWELL, Chanute; Social WorkKELSEY JO KIRBY, McCune; Exercise ScienceSAMANTHA J. KNOBLAUCH, Wichita; BiologyROCKY KYSER, Erie; BiologyALEXIS N. LADWIG, Republic, Missouri; Family and Consumer SciencesBRITTANY LEA LAIRD, Frontenac; PsychologyLISHA M. LAMB, Pittsburg; Exercise ScienceJILLIAN R. LATTIMER*, Pittsburg; Recreation Services, Sport &

Hospitality ManagementNATHAN R. LEWIS*, Nevada, Missouri; Workforce DevelopmentPAYTON RAEANNA LILE, Stilwell; PsychologyMICHAEL P. LOMSHEK*, Pittsburg; PsychologyCAROLINE D. LOWE, Kansas City; Justice StudiesMIKAYLA LYNN MAHLO*, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Exercise ScienceMATTHEW WYATT MANES*, Weir; PsychologyADAM MICHAEL MARTINIE, McCune; BiologyLAUREN H. MATTINGLEY*, Pleasanton; PsychologySUSAN N. McALEXANDER, Leavenworth; PsychologyMADELINE CATHLEEN McCOY, Fort Scott; PsychologyBRETT N. McDONALD, Lamar, Missouri; Exercise ScienceTEALE M. McKINZIE, Oswego; Exercise ScienceJACKSON MEALMAN, Overland Park; CommunicationHANNAH MEIER, Tecumseh; CommunicationCASEY DeLAYNE MELANDER, Caney; Justice StudiesJHOSELINE ESMERALDA MENDEZ, Arkansas City; BiologyTORI A. MERRIAM, Webb City, Missouri; Justice StudiesKAMERON N. MEYER, Fowler; Family and Consumer SciencesSHERYL A. MILLER, Chanute; Workforce DevelopmentSAMANTHA MARIE MILLIGAN*, Wichita; Workforce Development



JASMINE N. MITCHELL, Overland Park; Family and Consumer SciencesKIANNA NICHOLE MOORE*, El Dorado; CommunicationASHLYNN MAE MULLERE, Columbus; PsychologyHALEY P. MULLINIX*, Frontenac; PsychologyCANDACE JANELLE MUNDAY*, Goodman, Missouri; PsychologyDANIEL J. MUNGUIA, Pittsburg; ChemistryALEXANDRA K. MURRAY, Claremore, Oklahoma; PsychologyASHTON L. MYERS*, Webb City, Missouri; Interior DesignDARRYEL NEEL, Parsons; Social WorkWILLIAM NELSON, Overland Park; Justice StudiesREBECCA A. NEW*, Mound City; Workforce DevelopmentBAILEY NOLAND, Overland Park; CommunicationMEGAN N. NOREM, Olathe; Interior DesignMACKENZIE P. O’DELL, Pittsburg; BiologyHANNAH S. OERTLE*, Pittsburg; PsychologyCODY OLIPHANT, Independence, Missouri; BiologyBAYLEE R. ONEY, Creighton, Missouri; Family and Consumer SciencesWENDY L. OVALLE, Webb City, Missouri; Social WorkJARED R. PAGE, Hutchinson; Exercise ScienceTRUPTIBEN B. PATEL, Bharuch, India; ChemistryJOSEPH R. PAULI, Olathe; CommunicationMORGAN PERKINS, Archie, Missouri; PsychologyBRITTANY NICOLE PETERS*, Oswego; PsychologyJORDAN R. PHILLIPS*, Coffeyville; Exercise ScienceJAYCIE S. POLHLOPEK, Franklin; Exercise ScienceBRIANNA MORIE PRICE, Garden Plain; CommunicationGRACIE L. PRINGLE*, Shawnee; PsychologyELIENOR S. PRUITT, Nevada, Missouri; Family and Consumer SciencesSHELBY RAINEY, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan; Workforce DevelopmentDANIELLE L. RAKESTRAW, Lamar, Missouri; Social Work and Justice StudiesANNALISSA N. REDMOND, Kansas City, Missouri; CommunicationCODY A. RENFRO, Williamsburg; CommunicationSAVANNAH M. REYNOLDS, Pleasanton; Justice StudiesCALLIE A. RICE, McLouth; BiologyLYDIA A. RICHARDSON, Logan-Rogersville, Missouri; Exercise ScienceJORDAN MARIE RIDER, Shawnee; CommunicationOLIVIA HOUSTON ROBBINS, Fort Scott; Psychology and

CommunicationVALERIE S. ROBERTS*, Shawnee; Workforce DevelopmentTYSON J. RODERIQUE, Webb City, Missouri; Chemistry and BiologyKIMBERLY D. RUHL, Fort Scott; Social WorkKATHERINE ROSE SALAS, Winfield; ChemistryJULIO M. SAUCEDO FRETES, Asuncion, Paraguay; Communication

and Modern LanguagesISABELLE A. SCHMIDTBERGER, Lawrence; BiologyALISSA SCHROEDER, Pittsburg; PsychologyTAYLOR M. SELL, Iola; BiologyGLENN ROSS SIGLER, Joplin, Missouri; BiologyASHLEY D. SISSECK, Jasper, Missouri; Social WorkETHAN M. SNIDER, Franklin; BiologyLAUREN A. STOWE*, Raymore, Missouri; CommunicationKAYLA K. STRECKER, Lenexa; Family and Consumer SciencesNICHOLAS D. STREETER, Vassar; CommunicationOLIVIA D. SULLIVAN, Weir; PsychologySAMUEL E. SWANSON, Neosho, Missouri; Social WorkPEGGYANN D. SWOPES, Walker, Missouri; Social WorkVANESSA M. TAPIA BECERRA, Shawnee; CommunicationBRADY B. TAYLOR, Chanute; BiologyCHRISTOPHER L. TAYLOR*, Frontenac; Exercise ScienceMEGAN P. TAYLOR, Reeds, Missouri; Social WorkMICHAEL ANDREW THOMPSON, Roeland Park; Psychology

ALEXANDRIA R. TIPPIE, Girard; Justice StudiesMICHAEL J. TITSWORTH, Raymore, Missouri; BiologySPENCER B. TURNBULL, Pittsburg; Exercise ScienceBRAIDEN J. TURNER*, Olathe; CommunicationCOURTNEY R. UMPHENOUR, Atchison; Social WorkNELLIE L. UNDERWOOD, Overland Park; Interior DesignANTHONY C. VANN, Kansas City; PhysicsJARED J. VINCENT, Claremore, Oklahoma; Exercise ScienceKANDACE AUTUMN WALLACE, Cassville, Missouri; CommunicationNICHOLAS R. WATSON, Derby; CommunicationABBEY L. WESTMORELAND, Baxter Springs; Social WorkTORI WHALEN, Topeka; CommunicationDYLAN J. WHITE, Derby; CommunicationKELSI E. WHITE, Pittsburg; Family and Consumer SciencesSHELBY DALTON WHITE, Scammon; CommunicationANNA T. WILKES, Lenexa; PsychologyASHLEY M. WILLIAMS, Bates City, Missouri; CommunicationHUNTER WILLIAMS*, Princeton; CommunicationLINDSEY N. WILLIAMS, Olathe; BiologySAMUEL ROBERT WINGER, Lenexa; Exercise ScienceSARAH ELAINE WOLF, Leon; Family and Consumer SciencesJULIETTE R. WOODRUFF, Chetopa; CommunicationLEXI D. YAGER, Goddard; Recreation Services, Sport & Hospitality ManagementMINGSHI YAO, Rizhao, China; MathematicsJACOB R. ZARDA, Shawnee; Physics

Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical EducationJOSEPH J. CHAVEZ, Tecumseh SCOTT T. CROMPTON, Overland Park ROSS A. HARPER, Parsons

Bachelor of Science in EducationSHELLEY ALLEN, Independence; Elementary Education Unified K-6NATALIE ANDRUSS, Chanute; Elementary Education K-6AMANDA ELIZABETH ANSCHUTZ, Topeka; Elementary Education

Unified K-6SARAH A. ARNOLD, Nevada, Missouri; Technology and Engineering EducationMcKAYLA LYNN BARNOW, Chanute; Elementary Education K-6JENNA R. BASLEE, Lamar, Missouri; History/GovernmentJARED K. BAUGH, Olathe; Technology and Engineering EducationABBAGAIL D. BLICK, Wichita; Family and Consumer Sciences

EducationMACKENZIE L. BOWERS, Neosho, Missouri; Early Childhood UnifiedLYNDSEY MARIE BROTHERS, Mound Valley; Elementary Education K-6JAIME S. BROWN, Overland Park; Elementary Education K-6KYLE R. BURGER, Argonia; Technology and Engineering EducationJACOB CARPENTER, Kansas City, Missouri; Physical EducationHUNTER L. CASEY, Frontenac; Elementary Education Unified K-6ALEXIS J. COLVIN, Newton; CommunicationBAILEY R. CUMMINS, Neosho, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6ERICA ANN DIEHL, Rich Hill, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6ALEXA EISENBART, Wichita; Elementary Education K-6SYDNI M. EMLING, Chanute; Elementary Education Unified K-6JACI L. EVANS, Cassville, Missouri; Elementary Education Unified K-6



COURTNEY NICOLE FRAZIER, Winfield; Elementary Education K-6RILEY P. GORDON, Nevada, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6MOLLY JANE GRAHAM, Pittsburg; Elementary Education Unified K-6KATHERINE E. HAMILTON, Blue Springs, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6RACHEL NACOLE HARLIN HARTSOCK, Commerce, Oklahoma;

History/GovernmentMACKENZIE A. HEFFERNAN, Aurora, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6CADEN I. HENDRICKS, Neosho, Missouri; Physical EducationCHLOE C. HOLMAN, Topeka; Physical EducationSHELBY L. HUTCHISON, Fort Scott; EnglishJUSTICE B. HYLTON, Carl Junction, Missouri; Physical EducationKAYLA J. JARRETT RUNDELL, Quapaw, Oklahoma; History/GovernmentAUBRIE MAY JONES, Cleveland, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6MADISON K. KING, Overland Park; Elementary Education K-6KYLIE D. KNOX, Garden City, Missouri; Early Childhood UnifiedMORIAH RUTH LAIL, Ottawa; Elementary Education K-6KOURTNEY R. LIGHT, Louisburg; Early Childhood UnifiedCALEB J. LINN, Frontenac; Elementary Education K-6JAMES LONDON, Pittsburg; BiologyJAY’P L. LONDON, Kansas City; ChemistryLILY A. McCARTER ZIMMERMAN, Fort Scott; History/GovernmentTERESA L. McCOY, Miller, Missouri; Early Childhood UnifiedJANSEN P. MILLER, Nevada, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6MEGAN MUNGER, Pittsburg; EnglishMICHELLE ALLYSON MURPHY, Council Grove; Elementary Education Unified K-6KALEENA MYERS, Gardner; Family and Consumer Sciences EducationKELLY MARIE NICHOLSON, Overland Park; MathematicsMERCEDES A. PANKAU, Pleasanton; History/GovernmentJESSE D. PANNELL, Beggs, Oklahoma; Physical EducationMORGAN PANOVICH, Shawnee; MathematicsALYCIA M. POLLARD, Frontenac; Elementary Education K-6AUTUMN RENAE POUNDS, Joplin, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6NICHOLAS A. RAY, Lamar, Missouri; MathematicsMARIANA ROSALES*, Eudora; CommunicationPATRICK JAMES SARWINSKI, Galena; MathematicsASHLEE LaVE SETINA, Arcadia; Family and Consumer Sciences

EducationCALEB NATHANAEL SHORT, Williamsburg; History/GovernmentCAL D. SIEBENMARK, Wichita; Elementary Education Unified K-6MIKALA BRIANN SMITH, Webb City, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6SUZIE M. SMITH, Frontenac; Elementary Education K-6WYNNTER MaCOLL SNYDER, Humboldt; CommunicationJILLIAN M. SOMMERFELD, Shawnee; Elementary Education K-6CARLY C. STROUP, Lenexa; Elementary Education K-6ALLISON CLAIRE TAYLOR, Rich Hill, Missouri; Early Childhood UnifiedJACOB PETER THEIS, Shawnee; Physical EducationARIANA I. TORRES, Frontenac; Elementary Education K-6REYNA NICCOLE VALENZUELA, Arma; EnglishMADISON ANNE VanBECELAERE, Pittsburg; Elementary Education

Unified K-6ANASTI M. WILSON, Verona, Missouri; Early Childhood UnifiedDOUGLAS GRANT WOLFE, Nevada, Missouri; Physical EducationBRITTNI EMMAROSE YOUNG, Winfield; Early Childhood Unified

Bachelor of Science inEngineering TechnologyMARCUS A. ALLEN, Olathe; Electronics Engineering TechnologyCOLE M. ANGERMAYER, Pittsburg; Plastics Engineering TechnologyEVAN A. APPLEGATE, Hoisington; Construction Engineering TechnologyZAW H. AUNG, Pittsburg; Plastics Engineering TechnologyALEX C. AUTRY, Baxter Springs; Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyCHACE HUNTER BENES, Ponca City, Oklahoma; Mechanical

Engineering TechnologyLOGAN K. BENHAM, Pittsburg; Mechanical Engineering TechnologyCAYLAND T. BERMINGHAM, Rogers, Arkansas; Electronics

Engineering TechnologyNATHANAEL K. BERWALDT, Ramona, Oklahoma; Electronics

Engineering TechnologyJAMES L. BEUTLER, Topeka; Mechanical Engineering TechnologyANTHONY L. BLANCO, Galena; Plastics Engineering TechnologyLUCI M. BRUNETTI, Topeka; Plastics Engineering TechnologyJUSTICE BURKS, Kansas City, Missouri; Construction Engineering TechnologyCARSON J. BUTZ, Overland Park; Plastics Engineering TechnologyRAYGEN COLE CARTER, Carl Junction, Missouri; Plastics Engineering TechnologyTYLER W. CLARK, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Construction Engineering TechnologyKYLIE S. DeCLUE, Parkville, Missouri; Plastics Engineering TechnologyWYATT B. EASSON, Carl Junction, Missouri; Plastics Engineering TechnologyDANIEL E. FITZSIMMONS, Carthage, Missouri; Electronics

Engineering TechnologyZACKARY LEE FORAKER, Girard; Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyEMILY S. FRANK, Spring Hill; Plastics Engineering TechnologyBAILEY T. GARDNER, Paola; Mechanical Engineering Technology and Automotive TechnologyAARON J. GOUVION, Pittsburg; Mechanical Engineering TechnologyTHOMAS S. GRIMSLEY, Olathe; Mechanical Engineering TechnologyCOLIN J. GULOTTA, Pleasanton; Plastics Engineering TechnologyTAYLOR J. HANDLY*, Pittsburg; Mechanical Engineering TechnologyCODY J. HASTINGS, Carbondale; Mechanical Engineering TechnologyJOSHUA P. HOFFMAN, Overland Park; Mechanical Engineering TechnologyKYLE D. HUFFAKER, Overland Park; Mechanical Engineering TechnologyJARED M. JOHNSON, Pittsburg; Plastics Engineering TechnologyKAITLYN B. JOHNSON, Neodesha; Plastics Engineering TechnologyFRANKLIN D. JOST, Lehigh; Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyTYLER J. KORTE, Humboldt; Construction Engineering TechnologyRAVEN M. LAWLOR, Topeka; Plastics Engineering TechnologyKEVIN PATRICK MACEK, Shawnee; Construction Engineering TechnologyNICHOLAS S. MANN, Blue Springs, Missouri; Mechanical Engineering TechnologyALLYN ELIZABETH MURRAY, Pittsburg; Plastics Engineering TechnologyMICHAEL J. PADDOCK, Pittsburg; Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyNATHANAEL J. PATE, Peck; Mechanical Engineering TechnologyNGUYEN N. PHAM, Fort Scott; Plastics Engineering TechnologyNATHANIEL RAYMOND PORTER, Derby; Mechanical Engineering Technology



KOITH QUIROZ, Fairland, Oklahoma; Construction Engineering TechnologySAMUEL C. RANDALL, Stilwell; Construction Engineering TechnologyANDREW P. REINEKE, Lansing; Electronics Engineering TechnologyDEVYN A. REXWINKLE, South Coffeyville, Oklahoma; Plastics

Engineering TechnologyLOGAN W. ROSEBERRY, LaHarpe; Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyBRODY J. RUSSELL, Osawatomie; Plastics Engineering TechnologyJACOB P. RYAN, Lewisville, Texas; Plastics Engineering TechnologyJUSTIN L. SEXTON, Altamont; Mechanical Engineering TechnologyCHANDLER S. SMITH, Atchison; Plastics Engineering TechnologySETH DeCLAIN SNIDER, Pittsburg; Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyLOGAN LEE SPONSEL, Carthage, Missouri; Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyAARON D. STROSS, Oronogo, Missouri; Plastics Engineering TechnologyADAM J. SUTHERLAND, Olathe; Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyNEAL J. UKENA, Springfield, Missouri; Mechanical Engineering TechnologyZACHARY E. VANDERPOOL*, Gravette, Arkansas; Electronics Engineering TechnologySAMUEL VAN HORNE, San Diego, California; Manufacturing

Engineering TechnologyJAMISON J. WHARTON, Raymore, Missouri; Mechanical Engineering TechnologyERIC P. WRIGHT, Dodge City; Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science in Medical TechnologyLEIF ALEXANDER OAS*, Parsons

Bachelor of Science in NursingTAYLOR M. ALLISON, El Dorado CRYSTAL ALVAREZ, Bronaugh, Missouri ANNA M. ANNAN-NOONOO, Pittsburg GIANNA L. ARTHUR*, Girard MEGAN LANAE AUMAN, Republic, Missouri AMBER R. BALL*, Joplin, Missouri KENDRA BARNUM, Carthage, Missouri KATHERINE BECKER, Wellsville MICHAELA MARIE BEDENE, Arma BRIAN GORDON BLYTHE, Pittsburg ERIKA JOY BOLLES, Overland Park DAFNE BREWER, Independence MORGAN SHALEA BRODIE, Neosho, Missouri ASHLEY CARLSON, Saint Paul CHRISTIAN PATRICK CEDENO, Pittsburg LAYNE ARON RENEE CLARK, Wichita COURTNEY MIKAYLA LAGENE CLAYTON, Ottawa MAGGIE ELISE COFER, Overland Park COURTNEY MICHELLE CONDIT, Salina, Oklahoma ERYN DELANY COX, Coffeyville CHELSEA L. CRISMAS, Pittsburg MORGAN CRUSE, Topeka TYSON JAMES MONROE CUSHMAN, Lee’s Summit, Missouri

SCOTT STEWART DALTON, Pittsburg COURTNEY LYNN DAY, Independence TAYLOR DOBBINS*, Chanute JACOB S. DRENICK, PittsburgKAYLEE NICOLE DUJAKOVICH, Blue Springs, Missouri LAUREN DUNN, Louisburg KATHERINE LYNN ELLIS, Shawnee MIRANDA RENEA ERWIN, Parsons HANNAH MAE ESTES, Seneca, Missouri LINDSAY FAY, Shawnee BETHANY MICHELLE FEKEN, Pittsburg ERIN NICOLE FINDLAY, Shawnee JOSEPH D. FISHER*, Pittsburg MACEY L. FOSTER*, Oswego SARAH FAITH FURNISH, Goddard TESSA MARIE GALEMORE, Chanute KASSI A. GANDY, Joplin, Missouri JENNIFER ALICIA GARCIA, Oswego COURTNEY JEAN GILBERT, McCrackenDANIN GINTHER, Olathe LISA GOINS, Frontenac JONATHAN GONZALEZ, Goshen, IndianaVALERIA E. GONZALEZ*, Miami, Oklahoma ABBY GOODRUM, Andover KATHRYN A. GRAY*, Parsons KOURTNEY DENAE GREEK, Cassville, Missouri TERESA G. HAGEDORN, Joplin, Missouri FELICIA D. HALL, Oronogo, Missouri ALEXIS VALERRA HESLOP, Iola ISABELLA B. HIGGINS, Carl Junction, Missouri AUBRI MARIE HINKLE, Shawnee ALYSSA K. HINMAN, Parsons KALA KRISTINE HOLDER, Olathe KASIE A. HOLLY*, Webb City, Missouri JESSICA HOLT*, Cherryvale TRISHA L. HUMBLE*, McCune ERIKA IVKOV, Ward, Colorado BAILEY JEWEL JACKSON, Coffeyville COLIN E. JANES, Stilwell JULIA KEATING, OlatheSAMANTHA J. KNIGHT*, Galena SAMANTHA L. KOELLIKER, Kansas City, Missouri McKENZIE KRAFT, Olathe ISABELLA RAE LIBEL, Wathena KAYLEE MARIE LIES, Andale STACY D. LILLY, Anderson, Missouri TERRA LOUISE LIVINGSTON*, Joplin, Missouri SHELBY LOPEZ, Wichita DANIEL J. LUDWIG*, Oronogo, Missouri ALLISON CLAIRE LUSBY, Olathe SHELBY LUSKER, Fishers Island, New York SHELBY ELIZABETH LUTZ, Blue Springs, Missouri TAYLOR SUE MALE, De Soto MARIA FERNANDA MARTINEZ AREVALO, Blue Springs, Missouri ALEXA MAULSBY, Coffeyville BROOKLYN MICHELLE McCANN, Shawnee SHANNON B. McCARTY, Joplin, Missouri SHELBY HUNTER McNAMARA, Wellington MICHELLE RENEE DORA MELOY*, Cherryvale ABBEY MAGALENE MENG, Goddard RYAN ANTHONY MENGHINI, FrontenacEMILY MERANDO, Frontenac DEVIN BLAKE MESSBARGER, Cassville, Missouri McKENNA Q. MILLER, Topeka PIPER ELIZABETH MISSE, Olathe



ALEXIS JO ANNA MOORE, Nevada, Missouri MEGAN R. MUELLER*, Paola QUENTON MUNGER, Wathena ASHTON C. NEWELL*, Parsons MEAGAN RAE NIEGSCH, Pittsburg COURTNEY D. PAGE*, Joplin, Missouri KELSEY JEAN PEREZ, Chanute RILEY CATHERINE PETERSON, Kansas City KRISTI J. PHILLIPS*, Chanute KATY A. PITTS, Girard HOPE MARIE RENFRO, Independence BRILEE RHUEMS, Frontenac CRYSTAL R. RICHARDS*, Chanute JoLEE MARIE RITCHHART, Lansing MONICA ROJAS-PLUMBERG, Shawnee DMITRY S. ROMANOV*, Columbus PARKER ROSE, Liberal, Missouri JESSICA NICOLE ROSSILLON, Yates Center JENNIFER L. SANBORN*, Parsons BRYNN SAYE*, Altamont TASIA MARIE SAYE, Independence, Missouri SAVANNAH K. SCHMITT*, Baxter Springs MADISON NICOLE SHEDDRICK, Oswego KAYLA M. SHREWSBURY*, Nevada, Missouri SICILY ANN STAHL, Arma LINDSEY B. STUART*, Pittsburg BRIDGETT N. SUTTON, Manhattan JO DEE E. SWANK*, El Dorado SAVANNAH TAYLOR, Oak Grove, Missouri ALISSA L. TERRAPIN*, Miami, Oklahoma NICOLE D. THURMAN, Neosho, Missouri ANNE MARIE TOMES, Kansas City, Missouri CAYLOR NOELLE TRIGG, Loma Linda, Missouri SLOAN D. TROYER, Overland Park KALEY N. UMBARGER, Chanute EVIN DIANE VanANNE, Chanute KELSEY MARIE VANFOSSAN, Kearney, Missouri AVERY VANTELLMAN, Nevada, Missouri WHITNEY JANAE WESTON, Carl Junction, Missouri BAILEY N. WHITTINGTON, Pomona NICHOLAS WILSON, Roeland Park REBECCA ANNE WILSON, Carl Junction, Missouri JENNIFER N. WISNIEWSKI*, Paola McKENNA YANIK, Overland Park MARCUS ANDREW SUGUANG YOAKAM, Pittsburg; Nursing and Modern LanguagesKARLIE ZAFUTA, Frontenac

Bachelor of Science in TechnologyEILEEN ACOSTA-ZALDAÑA, Pittsburg; Graphic CommunicationsCHEYENNE ROSE ADDIE, Cabot, Arkansas; Graphic CommunicationsBENJAMIN A. AISTRUP, Paola; Construction ManagementABDULLA IBRAHIM ALAQEEL, Dammam, Saudi Arabia;

Environmental and Safety ManagementWILLIAM DAVID ALLEN, Gladewater, Texas; Architectural

Manufacturing ManagementSARAH M. ANDERSON, Pittsburg; Graphic CommunicationsRYAN E. ANDREWS, Springdale, Arkansas; Construction ManagementGRANT R. APPELBERG, Skiatook, Oklahoma; Construction ManagementAMBER N. ATKINS, Platte City, Missouri; Environmental and Safety Management

CHARLES D. AUDLEY, Shawnee; Automotive TechnologyADAM BABSON, Kingman; Automotive TechnologyBRETT D. BALMAN, Olathe; Construction ManagementTANNER A. BARNES, Neosho, Missouri; Construction ManagementJOSHUA CHRISTOPHER BEY-PETERSON*, Overland Park; Graphic CommunicationsGABRIEL A. BLAIR, Mound Valley; Construction ManagementADAM L. BORKER, Spring Hill; Architectural Manufacturing ManagementCARTER E. BOWMAN, Ottawa; Graphic CommunicationsZOEY L. BRAY*, Sheldon, Missouri; Graphic CommunicationsR. DYLAN BRIZZEE*, Pittsburg; Graphic CommunicationsASHTON L. BROOKS*, Arma; Construction ManagementDANTE BUTLER, Andover; Construction ManagementJOHN NICOLAS CHIRINOS-HERRERA, Lima, Peru; Automotive TechnologyKELSON D. CLAASSEN, Hesston; Architectural Manufacturing ManagementZACHARY D. COFFMAN, Smithville, Missouri; Construction ManagementANDREA CORBITT, Pittsburg; Environmental and Safety ManagementCAMERON W. COTHRAN, Andale; Environmental and Safety ManagementCHELSEA MAE ANN COX, Pleasanton; Graphic CommunicationsSIERRA N. CULP*, Adair, Oklahoma; Graphic CommunicationsAUDREY ROSE DAINTY, Frontenac; Graphic CommunicationsKALYN E. DEAL, LeRoy; Graphic CommunicationsCOLLIN MICHAEL DEMPSEY, Mulvane; Construction ManagementHAYDEN M. DIERKS*, Neodesha; Graphic CommunicationsZACHARIAS DRUMELLER*, Liberty; Architectural Manufacturing ManagementIAN PATRICK DUNCAN, Pittsburg; Graphic CommunicationsKEEGAN C. DUNCAN, Lamar, Missouri; Construction ManagementDYLAN DURANT, Overland Park; Automotive TechnologyJOSEPH R. ENYART, Olathe; Construction ManagementDREY C. ESTES, Yates Center; Environmental and Safety ManagementGARICK TREY FAIRCHILD, Kingman; Construction ManagementRYAN DALE FERRIS, Nevada, Missouri; Automotive TechnologyVERONICA ELAINE FISHER*, Coffeyville; Graphic CommunicationsMADISON LEIGH FRAZIER*, Lake Quivira; Graphic CommunicationsBEAU R. FREY*, Pittsburg; Architectural Manufacturing ManagementDILLON RICHARD GILLIS*, Rolla, Missouri; Architectural

Manufacturing ManagementSAMUEL G. GRANT, Andover; Construction ManagementJARED M. GREEN, Overland Park; Environmental and Safety ManagementGARRETT J. GROSS, Ottawa; Construction ManagementTANNER S. GULICK, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Environmental and

Safety ManagementMICHAEL K. HAMBLIN, Franklin; Construction ManagementBREANNA MARIE HAMMERSCHMIDT, Hutchinson; Graphic CommunicationsJACKIE L. HERRING*, Frontenac; Construction ManagementNORTON OKELL HICKMAN*, Overland Park; Construction ManagementNOLAN M. HIGGINBOTHAM, Pittsburg; Graphic CommunicationsBRITTANY ELIZABETH HOLLOWAY, Webb City, Missouri; Graphic CommunicationsJOSHUA J. HORNBACK, Wichita; Construction ManagementMATTHEW SHANNON HUEY, Saint Joseph, Missouri; Automotive TechnologyJOSEPH A. HUNDLEY, Shawnee; Construction ManagementJOSHUA IRSIK, Ingalls; Architectural Manufacturing ManagementDYLAN M. JOHNSON, Elkton, Maryland; Construction ManagementJUSTIN A. JONES, Baxter Springs; Graphic Communications



GRANT C. KINZER, Carl Junction, Missouri; Construction ManagementJARED A. KLAMM, Wellsville; Construction ManagementJACKSON P. KRULL, Smithville, Missouri; Construction ManagementJOSEPH R. LANDWEHR, Platte City, Missouri; Construction ManagementTRENTON D. LATTA, Iola; Construction ManagementMORGAN M. LEA*, Iola; Graphic CommunicationsMATTHEW M. LEYMASTER*, Overland Park; Graphic CommunicationsJONAH R. LIES, Bel Aire; Construction ManagementGRANT H. LORD*, Girard; Graphic CommunicationsCOLTEN S. LOVEJOY, Archie, Missouri; Construction ManagementNICHOLAS L. LUSCHEN, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Automotive TechnologyHOLLY MAXWELL, Pittsburg; Graphic CommunicationsISAAC P. McCLURE, Goddard; Automotive TechnologyCAMERON P. McKEE*, Lamar, Missouri; Graphic CommunicationsAIDAN JOSEPH McMILLEN, Springdale, Arkansas; Graphic CommunicationsNATHAN MEDINA*, Ulysses; Construction ManagementJONATHAN K. MEYER, Overland Park; Automotive TechnologyAARON D. MITCHELL*, Joplin, Missouri; Graphic CommunicationsBENJAMIN S. MORGENSTERN, Baldwin City; Automotive TechnologyJULIA MOUNT, Olathe; Construction ManagementCAMDEN R. MYLOTT, Reeds Spring, Missouri; Automotive TechnologyMAX W. O’NEILL, Olathe; Construction ManagementMITCH D. O’NEILL, Olathe; Construction ManagementTHEODORE W. PAONI, Girard; Environmental and Safety ManagementMEGAN K. PAYNE, Nevada, Missouri; Graphic CommunicationsTANNER L. PEABODY, Republic, Missouri; Construction ManagementKURTIS A. PHILLIPS, Springdale, Arkansas; Construction ManagementJERRY A. PHOMMACHACK*, Olathe; Automotive TechnologyCARSON B. PICKARD*, Greenwood, Missouri; Construction ManagementABBY S. PIPKIN, Pittsburg; Environmental and Safety ManagementDANIEL A. RADER, Prairie Village; Graphic CommunicationsSILDA RAMOS, Garden City; Automotive TechnologyMARK PATRICK RICE, Mount Pleasant, Texas; Automotive TechnologyLOUIS J. ROLLINS*, Olathe; Construction ManagementCALVIN SCOTT SCHELL, Cheney; Automotive TechnologyCHRISTOPHER J. SCHILLING, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Automotive TechnologyGRANT R. SCHULTZ, Pittsburg; Construction ManagementSHELBY L. SHATFORD, Raymore, Missouri; Graphic CommunicationsGREGORY T. SLATON*, Augusta; Construction ManagementDANE M. SMITH, Olathe; Automotive TechnologyRICHARD KEALIN SMITH, Joplin, Missouri; Construction ManagementJOHN P. SOUTHERN, Carl Junction, Missouri; Graphic CommunicationsEVAN A. SPEICHER, Elk City; Automotive TechnologySARAH MIKAL SPENCER, Joplin, Missouri; Graphic CommunicationsKELSEY E. STANLEY, Fort Scott; Graphic CommunicationsALEC JOSEPH ARNOLD STINDT, Topeka; Construction ManagementASHLEIGH R. SWALLOW*, Frontenac; Graphic CommunicationsJEREMY J. SWEZEY*, Pittsburg; Environmental and Safety ManagementJESSE A. TOOMBS, Bolivar, Missouri; Automotive TechnologyALLISON N. TUCKER*, Girard; Graphic CommunicationsTIMOTHY D. TUPMAN*, Pittsburg; Construction ManagementCONNOR TURK, Lake Lotawana, Missouri; Automotive TechnologyKRISTEN L. VAN HOOSEN, Omaha, Nebraska; Construction ManagementBROOKLYNN L. VINCENT, Nevada, Missouri; Graphic Communications

TANNER J. VOGEL*, Maize; Construction ManagementALLYSON N. WALTER, Peculiar, Missouri; Construction ManagementDUNKAN E. WATROUS, Paola; Construction ManagementDERRICK A. WEIR, Iola; Construction ManagementANNE K. WOOD, Kearney, Missouri; Graphic CommunicationsMITCHELL W. WOODS, Carl Junction, Missouri; Construction Management

Associate of Applied ScienceTHOMAS M. AYRES, Joplin, Missouri; Automotive Service TechnologyJARED K. BAUGH, Olathe; Architectural Manufacturing ManagementJOSEPH RAY CHAPMAN, Parsons; Electrical TechnologyWESTON G. GEHLBACH, Paola; Automotive Service TechnologySTEPHEN D. GIDEON, Weir; Electrical TechnologyDAVID GOLDSTEIN, Leawood; Automotive Service TechnologyTATE J. HADDOCK*, Overland Park; Automotive Service TechnologyBRENT HEIDEMAN, Baileyville; Electrical TechnologyESTEVAN HERNANDEZ*, Cimarron; Electrical TechnologyKAI A. HERNANDEZ, Whiteland, Indiana; Architectural Manufacturing ManagementROLANDO BENIGNO HERNANDEZ DE LEON, Carthage, Missouri;

Automotive Service TechnologyJONATHAN D. LADWIG, Kansas City, Missouri; Automotive Service TechnologyALEX M. McCOLLOUGH, Joplin, Missouri; Automotive Service TechnologyCOLE A. MIKRUT, Girard; Automotive Service TechnologyALEXTER MONTOJO, Fort Scott; Electrical TechnologyTAYLOR L. PFLUMM, Shawnee; Automotive Service TechnologyJACOB PRESTON, Carl Junction, Missouri; Electrical TechnologyHUNTER MICHAEL PATRICK REEVES, Fort Scott; Electrical TechnologyIAN S. ROSENBLATT, Overland Park; Automotive Service TechnologyAUSTIN R. SCHMELZLE, Seneca; Automotive Service TechnologyCOLTON A. SHREWSBURY*, Nevada, Missouri; Electrical TechnologyZACHARY S. SIGLER, Humboldt; Automotive Service TechnologyBLAKE M. SIMONS, Opolis; Automotive Service TechnologyETHAN B. TOMASI, Pittsburg; Automotive Service TechnologyBRANDON M. WALKER, Girard; Electrical TechnologyBRANDON M. YORK, Olathe; Automotive Service Technology

Certificate of CompletionGERSON ORLANDO BOCANEGRA, Pittsburg; Electrical TechnologyJACE BURDICK, Rose Hill; Electrical TechnologyTY MICHAEL CLEMENTS, Chanute; Electrical TechnologyPAYTON DARNELL*, Riverton; Electrical TechnologyTY FENSTERMACHER, Manhattan; Automotive Service TechnologyJAKE RYAN FRY, Galena; Electrical TechnologySPENCER J. HARROD, Ottawa; Electrical TechnologyJOSEPH KLINE, Humboldt; Electrical TechnologyTANNER MATHIS, Olathe; Automotive Service TechnologyCODY L. MEIN, Pittsburg; Electrical TechnologyCALEB THOMAS RHOADES, Fort Scott; Electrical TechnologyTREVOR D. WILSON, Moran; Electrical TechnologyBRODY WOOD, Pittsburg; Electrical Technology


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In Memoriam 2019-2020

Retired Faculty and Staff 2019-2020

John B. “Jack” BarnetProfessor EmeritusSpecial Services and Leadership StudiesApril 29, 2019

Sandra L. BauchmoyerProfessor EmeritusHealth, Human Performance and RecreationFebruary 16, 2020

Barry R. BengtsenAssociate Professor EmeritusCommunicationJanuary 20, 2020

Paul B. CarlsonProfessor EmeritusMusicSeptember 24, 2019

John R. DarlingProfessor and President EmeritusManagement and MarketingFebruary 17, 2020

Cynthia AllanChairperson and Professor EmeritusCommunication

Joseph ArrudaProfessor EmeritusBiology

Carol DeatsAssociate Professor EmeritusMusic

Robert HefleyProfessor EmeritusHealth, Human Performance, Recreation

Barbara HerbertSpecial Assistant EmeritusInformation Technology Services

David HurleyProfessor EmeritusMusic

Pawan KaholDean and ProfessorGraduate and Continuing Studies/ Physics

Gwendolyn MurdockAssociate Professor EmeritusPsychology and Counseling

John PattersonVice President EmeritusAdministration and Finance

John PierceAssistant Football Coach EmeritusIntercollegiate Athletics

Joey PogueProfessor EmeritusCommunication

Joan M. HunterAssociate Professor EmeritusNursingAugust 21, 2019

Harry E. Krug Jr.Chairperson and Professor EmeritusArtNovember 27, 2019

Mary Jo LittenAssociate ProfessorPsychology and CounselingDecember 8, 2019

Carolann F. MartinProfessor EmeritusMusicSeptember 8, 2019

Mike M. ModaressProfessor EmeritusCollege of Arts and SciencesFebruary 18, 2020

Sherry RobertsInterim Assistant RegistrarRegistrar’s Office

Michele SextonDirector EmeritusHuman Resource Services

Tamara TsybizovaInstructorEnglish and Modern Languages

Xianmei WanResearch Associate EmeritusKansas Polymer Research Center

Ray WillardAssociate Professor EmeritusTeaching and Leadership

Ronald J. MorganAssociate Professor EmeritusEngineering TechnologyJanuary 2, 2020

William J. “Bill” PfannenstielReference Librarian and Assistant ProfessorLibraryNovember 2, 2019

Robert K. RatzlaffVice President and Professor EmeritusAcademic Affairs and HistoryMay 19, 2019

Pamela K. SellsInstructor EmeritusTeaching and LeadershipApril 16, 2019

James “Jim” E. Thomas Jr.Chairperson and Professor EmeritusPhysicsJuly 27, 2019

The Maceand MedallionTwo symbolic badges of authority, traditional in many European universities and at some of the oldest schools in the nation, are being used in the commencement ceremonies. The honor of carrying the University Mace at commencement is given to a Pittsburg State University employee with extensive service to the university.

The Presidential Medallion is worn by the President of Pittsburg State University.

In the Middle Ages, maces were used as weapons for breaking the armor of enemies on the field of battle. The use of maces as symbols for academic institutions originated in England in the 1500s.

The university mace features four individual medallions surrounded by brass, with a mahogany staff sectioned by brass accents. The four medallions featured on the head piece represent historic seals used by the university during its first century of existence.

The current university seal is cast in bronze and featured on a solid mahogany disc which rests on top of the ceremonial mace.

The Presidential Medallion proudly displays the names of every president who has provided leadership and vision for our university. Again, the history of Pittsburg State University is on display with the inclusion of historical university seals on the chain of office.

The past is symbolically connected to present by the chain of office which connects to a bronze banner displaying the name of the current president. An antique bronze medallion showcasing the official seal of the University anchors the chain of office.

The History of Academic RegaliaThe robes, hats and hoods worn by faculty members and graduates have historical origins and significance. During the Middle Ages, scholars at the earliest English and European universities wore wool or fur garments to stay warm in drafty stone buildings that were poorly heated. Most wore cloaks that included a hood that could be pulled up to keep their heads warm. The current academic gowns and hoods were adapted from both secular and clerical garments of the time.

The style of academic dress most frequently worn in the United States dates back to colonial times. The sleeves of the robes vary, depending on the degree held by the wearer. The head covering most commonly used in the United

States is the square, tasseled “mortarboard.” The hood is the most distinctive feature of American academic dress. Hoods are lined with the colors of the institution that awards the degree, and may be faced with the color designating the degree awarded.

As you observe the hoods worn by candidates for graduate degrees, note that the colors of Pittsburg State University are embodied in the lining of the hood (crimson and gold), and the velvet trim indicates the degree (e.g., gold for Master of Science). The colors of the hoods of faculty and guests are those of the institution conferring the degree.

The Pittsburg State University SealThe Pittsburg State University Seal, redesigned in 1994, reflects the mission of instruction, research and service and also symbolizes the history, traditions, and future of the University. The first circle from the outside represents the University’s future. The second circle identifies the University’s name; the wheat sheafs symbolize the State of Kansas. The third circle includes the initials and dates for the previous names of the institution and identifies the mission of Pittsburg State University. The fourth circle contains an etching of the front entrance to Russ Hall with its four columns, the symbolic image of the University.

Change and progress give evidence of the dynamic development of Pittsburg State University from the founding of the State Manual Training Normal School in 1903 to the recognition in 1923 of the transformation of SMTN to Kansas State Teachers College, a comprehensive college educating teachers for the nation’s elementary and secondary schools. From the very beginning, some graduates pursued careers in professional areas allied to their teaching degree. In 1959, KSTC became Kansas State College at Pittsburg, which recognized the expanded mission to educate students in the arts and sciences and in business, education, and technical fields for various professions and careers. In 1977, KSCP became Pittsburg State University to mark the transition from a college to a university with a range of undergraduate majors, graduate programs, and four organized schools in arts and sciences, business, education, and technology. The University embraced a common bond with all universities to pursue instruction, research and service.

One constant in the ten decades of Pittsburg State University is Russ Hall. Constructed in 1907 and opened in January 1908, it became the landmark first building that anchored SMTN as a permanent presence in higher education in Pittsburg, the State of Kansas, and the Nation. The doors to Russ Hall have admitted thousands of students during the University’s history. Russ Hall forever stands as a tribute to the bold vision of the founders.

The National AnthemOh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming. And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Pittsburg State UniversityAlma Mater

On the plains of Southeast Kansas,‘Neath an ever cloudless sky,Far away from surging ocean,And the storm-bird’s plaintive cry;With her prairies rolling Westward,Where the buffalo once were great,With her ensign proudly waving,Stands our own Pittsburg State.

RefrainLet us greet the Gold and CrimsonWith a strong and cordial cheer,Let our hearts be ever loyalTo our Alma Mater dear.


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