THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIRST ANNUAL J COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA

HELD IN THE DAKOTADOME ON THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, VERMILLION

SATURDAY, MAY TENTH TWO THOUSAND AND EIGHT AT NINE-THIRTY A.M. Professional photographs by Jolesh Photography will be available a week after the ceremony. To purchase photographs, please follow the link to their website at www.usd.edu/registrar/commencement.cfm. Commencement Exercises

Processional - Pomp and Circumstance, by Elgar...... Dr. Larry B. Schou Professor of Music

The Star-Spangled Banner, arr. by Lloyd Pfautsch...... USD Chamber Singers directed by Dr. David Holdhusen The audience is invited to sing. Gentlemen, please remove your hats.

Welcome...... Professor Kaius Helenurm Chair, USD Faculty Senate President James W. Abbott

Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching...... Dr. Matthew Moen Acting Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs Professor Christine Hutton, School of Law Professor Amy Schweinle, School of Education

Commencement Address...... Michael Gartner Principal owner of the Iowa Cubs and winner of the 1997 Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing “Eggs and Rutabagas”

O Day Full of Grace, arr. by F. Melius Christiansen...... USD Chamber Singers directed by Dr. David Holdhusen

Conferring of Degrees...... Regent Dean Krogman President James W. Abbott

Posthumous Degree...... President James W. Abbott Cole K. Juhnke, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance

Honorary Degree...... President James W. Abbott Senator George McGovern, Doctor of Public Service

Alumni Welcome...... Steve Sikorski Alumni Association Representative

University Hymn, Alma Mater...... USD Chamber Singers directed by Dr. David Holdhusen The audience is invited to sing. Gentlemen, please remove your hats.

Recessional - Grand Choeur, by Salome...... Dr. Larry B. Schou Alma Mater Words by Mabel Kingsley Richardson Music by Winfred R. Colton

South Dakota! How dear to thy children Alma Mater, Dakota, we drink thee a thy name, health How daring the tales oft retold As we go from thy sheltering walls; Of thy builders who first to thy Younger feet shall come trouping to gather wilderness came, thy wealth, Theirs a glory that never grows old. Younger voices shall ring through thy O the pine crested peaks of the storied halls. Black Hills, Keep us true to the type of the brave The Missouri that ribbons thy plain. pioneer, Where the slant summer sunshine so No hardship e’er daunted his quest; lavishly spills Alma Mater, lead on to the untried frontier, Over prairie and pasture and grain. We follow the trail to the west. Stage Party

James W. Abbott, President Dean Krogman, Board of Regents Representative Michael Gartner, Speaker Steve Sikorski, Alumni Association Representative Senator George McGovern, Honorary Degree Recipient Kaius Helenurm, Chair, USD Faculty Senate Matthew C. Moen, Acting Provost & Vice President, Academic Affairs Karen L. Olmstead, Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs & Dean, Graduate School Rodney R. Parry, Vice President, Health Affairs & Dean, Sanford School of Medicine Paul C. Bunger, Dean Medical Student Affairs Barry R. Vickrey, Dean, School of Law Christina Keller, Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Michael J. Keller, Dean, Beacom School of Business Linda J. Reetz, Interim Dean, School of Education Daniel G. Guyette, Dean, College of Fine Arts Laurie J. Becvar, Dean, Division of Continuing Education Kirsten Compary, Acting Dean of Students Laura J. Jenski, Vice President, Research Thomas L. Sorensen, Associate Dean, School of Law Jenifer Jost, Acting University Registrar Ceason Hunter, Interpreter

Board of Regents Terry Baloun Dean Krogman Richard G. Belatti Randall K. Morris James O. Hansen Carole Pagones Harvey C. Jewett, IV Tonnis H. Venhuizen Kathryn Johnson Honorary Marshals Emeritus Professor Ralph Brown Emeritus Professor James Heisinger Lead Marshals Professor Leon Korte Professor Barbara A. Yutrzenka Marshals Professor Randy Gingiss Professor Clayton Lehmann Professor Tom Gue Professor Dave Moen Professor Kurt Hackemer Professor Doug Peterson Professor Emily Haddad Professor Dale Pietrzak Professor Greg Huckabee Professor Srini Ragothaman Professor Joy Karges Professor Kristine Reed Professor Beverly Kennedy Professor Jim Richardson Professor Cory Knedler Professor Lana Svien Professor Solveig Korte Professor Gerald Yutrzenka

Faculty in Attendance

Professor Mejai Bola Avoseh Professor Brennan Jordan Professor Mark Baron Professor Kathleen Kaminski Professor Brian Bedard Professor Dona Kennealley Professor Teri Bellis Professor Angie Koppang Professor Sherrie Bosse Professor Leroy Meyer Professor Larry Bradley Professor Timothy Martiz Professor Larry Bright Professor Anthony Molina Professor David Burrow Professor Cindy Mulder Professor Karen Card Professor Seth Olson Professor Michael Card Professor Carolyn Prentice Professor Hee-sook Choi Professor Randy Quevillon Professor Patrick Cross Professor William Richardson Professor Carol Dreke Professor Lee Ann Roripaugh Professor Kelly Duncan Professor Christopher Roseman Professor Richard Ekstrom Professor Judith Sebesta Professor Angela Ericson Professor Frank Schieber Professor Gina Forster Professor Charles Schwartz Professor Marvin Gamble Professor Elizabeth Smith Professor Michelle Gierach Professor David Swanson Professor Michael Gillispie Professor Charles Thatcher Professor Eric Hagen Professor Joanne Van Osdel Professor Lisa Hazlett Professor Dan Van Peursem Professor David Holdhusen Professor Robert Weber Professor Christina Jackson Professor Robert Wharton Professor Gera Jacobs Professor Mandy Williams Professor Marlene Jacobson

Administration in Attendance Roberta S. Ambur, Vice President, Information Technology Jeffrey S. Baylor, Associate Vice President, Enrollment and Student Services Teddi A. Joyce, Vice President, Marketing, Enrollment and Student Services Ushers

Diane Orr, Lead Usher Dominique Lyon Laurie Miiller, Lead Usher Kim Person Jeff Beckmann Rashaun M. Puthoff Grace Bick Lloyd Rowland Carl Gutzman Clarence Shoemaker Teresa Hays Chuck Swick Elaine Johnson Cheryl Tiahrt Olivia Kastengren Rich Van Den Hul Dan Letsche Susan Wasley Deb Wiemers

Candidates for Degrees GRADUATE SCHOOL

Doctor of Philosophy

Courtney A. Huse-Wika, Spearfish, SD Jodi Lynn Lukkes, Mitchell, SD B.A., Augustana College; B.S., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities M.A., The University of South Dakota Biomedical Sciences English Dissertation: Social Isolation Alters Anxiety Dissertation: Point Lonely Behavior and Corticotropin-Releasing Factor Alyssa Marie Kiesow, Fort Pierre, SD Interactions with Serotonin B.S.BIO., M.S., South Dakota State University David W. McNeal Biological Sciences B.S., Black Hills State University Dissertation: Genetic Structure of Northern Biomedical Sciences Flying Squirrel and Red Squirrel Populations in Dissertation: Quantitative Organization of the the Black Hills Corticospinal Terminations to C5-T1 in the John William Korkow, Canistota, SD Rhesus Macaque B.S.AH., M.A., The University of South Dakota Nathan Eugene Thomas, Indiana, PA Counseling & Psychology in Education B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania Dissertation: Native Americans and College Biological Sciences Success Dissertation: Shorebirds and Wetlands in the John Palmer Larson, Sioux Falls, SD Mid-Continent: Migration Ecology and B.A., Augustana College Physiology Counseling & Psychology in Education Yongxian Zhuang, Longkou, P.R. China Dissertation: The Impact of University Training, Bachelor of Medicine; Shangdon University National Training Standards, and Educational Biomedical Sciences Legislation on the Role of School Psychologists Dissertation: Metformin Inhibits Cell Proliferation and Induces Cell Death in Breast Doctor of Audiology

Amy Michelle Mattheis, Hazen, ND A.A., Bismarck State College; B.S., Minnesota State University, Moorhead Audiology Capstone: The Effect of Body Position on Distortion-Product Otoacoustic Emission Response Amplitudes and Noise Levels when Using Multiple-tone-pair stimuli

Doctor of Education

Karine Beth Blackett, Rapid City, SD Hui-Hua Chen, Changhua, Taiwan, R.O.C B.IS., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; B.S., National Taipei University of M.S., Colorado State University Technology; Educational Administration M.A.T., Carson-Newman College Dissertation: Impact of a First-Term Success Educational Administration Course on Student Retention and Academic Dissertation: Perceptions of Taiwanese Achievement at National American University Preservice Teachers’ Professional Janet Lee Briggs, Spearfish, SD Competencies in Early Childhood B.S.Ed., M.S.Ed., Black Hills State Education at a Selected Technology University; Institution M.Ed., South Dakota State University Mark Allen Dickerson, Sioux Falls, SD Educational Administration B.A., University of North Dakota, Grand Dissertation: Informal Teacher Leadership in Forks; K-8 Science Education Reform in South M.A., Florida Atlantic University Dakota Educational Administration Dissertation: Factors Motivating Long-Term Care Workers to Enter the “Growing Our Own” Two-Year Nursing Program Marcy Ann Martin Drew, Chamberlain, SD Trudi J. Nelson, Sioux Falls, SD B.S.FCS., South Dakota State University; B.A., Augustana College; M.A., The University of South Dakota M.S., The University of South Dakota Curriculum & Instruction Curriculum & Instruction Dissertation: Preschool and Child Care Settings Dissertation: Predictive Factors in Student Attended by South Dakota Children before Gains in Reading Comprehension Using a Kindergarten Reading Intervention Program Joseph Lee Hauge, Rapid City, SD Leslie C. Odegaard B.S.A&S., M.Ed., South Dakota State B.S., M.S., South Dakota State University University Educational Administration Educational Administration Dissertation: An Analysis of Teacher Dissertation: High School Principal and Identified Principal Leadership Behavior and Counselor Perceptions Concerning Distance Effectiveness and Other School Factors that Education and the South Dakota Virtual High Influence Student Achievement in South School Dakota Secondary Schools Paula A. Keeler Darrell Richard Sawyer, Rapid City, SD B.M.E., Wichita State University; B.A., M.A., The University of South Dakota M.M.E., University of Kansas Educational Administration Curriculum & Instruction Dissertation: Career Benefits of Cooperative Dissertation: Preparing Teachers for Iowa Education and Internships: Perceptions of Schools: An Analysis of the Music Education Graduates from a Rural Midwest Engineering Curriculum at Iowa Colleges and Universities and Science Institution Ann E. Larson Debra L. Schwietert, Rapid City, SD B.S., North Dakota State University; B.S.Ed., M.S., Black Hills State University M.B.A., M.MGT., University of Mary Curriculum & Instruction Educational Administration Dissertation: Technology Use, Access, and Dissertation: Beyond Boundaries: Campus- Gender Differences in Grades 3-5 in South Based Students’ Perceptions of Online Dakota Public Schools Student Services at a For-Profit Institution Janice Kay Minder, Brookings, SD B.S.A&S., M.S., South Dakota State University Educational Administration Dissertation: The Culture Change in Human Resources: A Case Study of the Transformations at the South Dakota Board of Regents

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dawn Monique Addison-Corbit, Laurel, NE Ryan Christian Hansen, Rapid City, SD B.S.R., The University of South Dakota B.S., South Dakota State University Shelley Lynn Clark, Gayville, SD Jon Jay Hausmann, Bonesteel, SD B.S., The University of South Dakota B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University Heather A. Combs, Dallas, SD Rajpreet Kaur Lalli, Williams Lake, BC, Canada B.S., Black Hills State University B.A., Concordia College Matthew Lee Dewald, Yankton, SD Jessica Majeres, Dell Rapids, SD B.S., The University of South Dakota B.A., Mount Marty College Ryan Michael Duhaime, Elk Point, SD Christopher C. Marek, Salem, SD B.B.A., The University of South Dakota B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University Dawn M. Ellis, Rapid City, SD Matthew L. Maxon, Chamberlain, SD B.S., Northern State University B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University Jennifer Marie Estwick, Sioux Falls, SD Scott Alan Rippentrop, Dell Rapids, SD B.S.R., The University of South Dakota B.A., Augustana College Dale Daniel Flint, Viborg, SD Brandie L. Salverson, Rapid City, SD B.S., South Dakota State University B.S., The University of South Dakota Jessica M. Gorsett, Sioux Falls, SD Kevin S. Sobolik, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., Briar Cliff University B.A., Augustana College Nathaniel James Squier, Sioux City, IA Christine Ann Stephenson, Rapid City, SD B.S., South Dakota State University B.S., Georgetown University Jodi L. Stemper B.A., Mount Marty College

SANFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Doctor of Medicine

Eric T. Anderson, Sturgis, SD Thomas Christopher Howard B.S., Black Hills State University B.A., Augustana College Brandt Eldon Becker, Pierre, SD Hassanain Ali Jassim, Sioux Falls, SD B.A., Augustana College B.S., University of Missouri-Rolla Edmund Lloyd Blackler, Rapid City, SD Cum Laude B.S., University of Minnesota, Duluth Robert Alfred Kessler Nathan A. Bockholt, Jefferson, SD B.A., Concordia College B.S., Drake University Riley Aaron Lamb Summa Cum Laude B.S., Northern State University Ann Margaret Bowden, Sioux Falls, SD R. Towner Lapp, Sioux Falls, SD B.A., Augustana College B.A., Augustana College Nathan Alan Bradley, Pierre, SD Barrett Paul Larson, II, Yankton, SD B.S., South Dakota State University B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln Summa Cum Laude Erica Nichole LeClair, Gayville, SD Joel Michael Brink B.S., University of Notre Dame; B.S., South Dakota School of Mines and M.A., The University of South Dakota Technology Micah Marshall Likness, Watertown, SD Christie L. Brown Munoz, Gettysburg, SD B.A., The University of South Dakota B.S., University of Notre Dame SSM Alumni Student Scholar Summa Cum Laude Courtney Elizabeth Merkwan Sam Joseph Chelmo B.A., The University of South Dakota B.A., University of Montana Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Lauritz Raymond Meyer, Rosholt, SD Katherine Anne Degen, Spearfish, SD B.S., The University of South Dakota B.S., The University of South Dakota Cum Laude SSM Alumni Student Scholar Nathan James Miller, Parker, SD Jessica Marie Dickes, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., South Dakota State University B.S., The University of South Dakota Summa Cum Laude Emily Fox Dunn, Sioux Falls, SD Joel Alexander Miron B.S., The University of South Dakota B.A., Luther College Timothy Paul Esser, Sioux Falls, SD Summa Cum Laude B.S., Montana State University Jenny Lynn Nelson, Freeman, SD Cum Laude B.S., South Dakota State University Randall Scott Fenner, Sioux Falls, SD Summa Cum Laude B.S., South Dakota State University Maria Elizabeth Nelson, Sioux Falls, SD Pastel A. Fligge, Watertown, SD B.A., Carleton College; B.S., St. Cloud State University M.A., The University of South Dakota Catherine Anne Hajek, Sioux Falls, SD Elizabeth Anne Paulus, Sioux Falls, SD B.S.E.; M.S.E., University of Michigan B.A., Arizona State University Mark Chandler Hansen Thomas Rishling, Mitchell, SD B.S., South Dakota State University B.S., The University of South Dakota Dustin Eugene Hawley, Borger, TX Dawn Amy Schreifels, Watertown, SD B.S., Texas Tech University B.A., College of St. Catherine Kassy Arnette Hegge, Baltic, SD Bretta May Schumacher, Pierre, SD B.S., University of Sioux Falls B.S., University of Mary Magna Cum Laude Carmen Marie Schwartz, Estelline, SD Kristin Joy Holoch B.S., South Dakota State University B.S., The University of South Dakota Summa Cum Laude SSM Alumni Student Scholar Joseph James Seurer, Hoven, SD Emily Jean Horner, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., The University of South Dakota B.S., The University of South Dakota Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Christopher Michael Shaw, Sioux Falls, SD Jill Christine Termaat, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., University of Missouri-Rolla B.S., Bethel College Annette Rezac Siewert, Yankton, SD Magna Cum Laude B.S.; M.S., The University of South Dakota Dusty James Thorpe, Aberdeen, SD Summa Cum Laude B.S., South Dakota State University Marek Jakub Siorek Summa Cum Laude B.S., The University of South Dakota Aaron Vasa, Sioux Falls, SD Magna Cum Laude B.S.; M.S., The University of Sioux Falls Shiloh Nicole Small-Bement, Kirby, MT Pamela P. Ward-Demo, Dover, NH B.S., University of Montana, Missoula D.V.M., Ohio State University Jonathan Paul Swisher, Spearfish, SD Magna Cum Laude B.A., Concordia College, Morhead David John Whaley Daniel D. Tarver, Aberdeen, SD B.S., Minnesota State University, Mankato B.S., Colorado State University Magna Cum Laude

SCHOOL OF LAW

Juris Doctor

Andriea Alison Aden, Sioux Falls, SD Daniel James Doyle, Sioux Falls, SD B.A., The University of South Dakota B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska, Lincoln Sterling Honor Graduate Ryan Michael Duffy, Madison, SD Jennifer M. Bailey, McCook Lake, SD B.A., The University of South Dakota B.A., The University of Arizona Brandon John Dugan David S. Barari, Vermillion, SD B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln B.F.A., The University of South Dakota Kylie Marie Dummett, Yankton, SD Sterling Honor Graduate B.S.B.A., Drake University Michael David Barth, Sioux Falls, SD Lance Drury Dutton, Atlanta, GA B.A., Augustana College B.B.A., State University of West Georgia Melissa LeAnne Bates, Rapid City, SD Christopher J. Dylla, Bristol, SD B.S., South Dakota School of Mines and B.A., South Dakota State University Technology Shaun Marie Eastman, Sisseton, SD Justin Lee Bell, Huron, SD B.A., The University of South Dakota B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University Shane Erik Eden, Alcester, SD William Edmund Blewett, Rapid City, SD B.S., South Dakota State University B.S., Black Hills State University Sterling Honor Graduate Wyatt Duke Boutwell, Thomasville, AL Jonathan M. Edwards, Vermillion, SD B.A., University of Mobile B.S., Southern Oregon University David Aaron Buchler, Reno, NV Jeffry John Erlandson, Rapid City, SD B.A., University of Iowa B.S., Black Hills State University Siri Mielke Buller, Sioux Falls, SD Aaron Todd Galloway, Moline, IL B.A., The University of South Dakota B.A., Western Washington University Christine Ann Cady, Sioux Falls, SD William J. Gassen, III, Sioux Falls, SD B.A., The University of South Dakota B.S., The University of South Dakota Philip Daniel Carlson, Midland, SD Amy R. Gerdes, Pierre, SD B.A., Northern State University B.S., National American University Joseph Raphael Cervantes Lloyd E. Guy, III, Omaha, NE B.A., Christendom College B.A., Creighton University Jared Robert Clark, Armour, SD Brad A. Hamilton, Groton, SD B.S., South Dakota State University B.S., The University of South Dakota Samuel Ross Coleman, Rapid City, SD David J. Hanson, Sioux Falls, SD B.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities B.A., Augustana College Sterling Honor Graduate Elysia Jane Hassebroek, Sioux Falls, SD Erica Christine DeLeon, Benkelman, NE B.A., Grinnel College; M.S., Mercey College B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska, Lincoln Scott L. Haugen, Owatonna, MN Eric Donald DeNure, Brookings, SD B.A., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee B.S., Oregon State University George J. Hawkins, Watertown, SD Scott E. Moeller, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., Augustana College B.S.,M.S., Dakota State University Matthew Warren Heim, Boulder, CO April Marie Norton, Miller, SD B.S., Utah Valley State College B.S., The University of South Dakota Mark A. Helberg, Sioux Falls, SD Heidi Lynn Oligmueller, Brookings, SD B.A., Augustana College B.S., Briar Cliff University Tyson Wayne Helder, Sioux Falls, SD Sterling Honor Graduate B.A., Truman State University Kenneth Eby Orrock, Tabor, SD Michael John Henry, Norfolk, NE B.S., Excelsior College B.A., Chadron State College Peggy J. Pierson, Britton, SD Teresa Marie Hewitt, Baltic, SD B.B.A., The University of South Dakota B.S., The University of South Dakota Laura Kathleen Ringling, Platte, SD Erica Rae Hinders, Milbank, SD B.S., Dakota State University B.S., South Dakota State University Amanda DeAnne Rohwer, Columbus, NE Ann Marie Horner, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., The University of South Dakota B.S., The University of South Dakota Anselem Jason Rumpca Justin Robert Johns, Lead, SD B.S., South Dakota State University B.S.B.A., Creighton University Angela Mae Runnels-Murphy, Aberdeen, SD Elizabeth Anne Kary, Aberdeen, SD B.A., Northern State University B.A., The University of South Dakota Richard Jon Rylance, II, Rapid City, SD David Edward Kay, Parker, CO B.A., Augustana College B.A., Colorado State University Dana Mathew Saeger, Osseo, MN Jennifer Lyn Lamb Keating, Willow Lake, SD B.A., St. Cloud State University; B.A., The University of South Dakota M.A., The University of South Dakota Sterling Honor Graduate Michael Paul Shubeck, Centerville, SD Alissa Jessie Kness, Worthington, MN B.A., Dordt College B.A., Concordia College Wayne M. Stone, Aberdeen, SD Nick Allen Kotzea, Milbank, SD B.S.M.T., The University of South Dakota B.S., The University of South Dakota Brandon Michael Taliaferro, Oxford, MS Athena Despina Ladeas, Sioux City, IA B.B.A., University of Mississippi B.A., The University of Iowa Martin Eugene Thompson, Burns, OR Jessica Lynn Larson, Deadwood, SD B.S., Oregon State University B.S., Black Hills State University Tonnis Henry Venhuizen, Armour, SD Sarah M. Liberko, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., South Dakota State University B.S., The University of South Dakota Sterling Honor Graduate Brant K. Loedy, Bozeman, MT Daniel Joseph Vondrachek, II, Bismarck, ND B.A., Montana State University B.A., University of North Dakota Marshall Christopher Howard Lovrien, Marcus Lee Walton, Sioux Falls, SD Aberdeen, SD B.S., South Dakota State University B.S.B.A., The University of South Dakota Tracy Ann Ward, Marion, IA Michelle Renae Lovrien, Aberdeen, SD B.A., Auburn University B.S.B.A., The University of South Dakota Philip Jon Wasta, Cedar Rapids, IA Jennifer Lyn Machacek, Winthrop, IA B.A., University of Iowa B.A., Grinnell College Steele Gregory Welcher, Waterloo, IA Rebecca Lynn Mann, Spearfish, SD B.A., Morningside College B.S., Black Hills State University David Gerrit Wierman, Iowa City, IA Sterling Honor Graduate B.A., University of Iowa Scot Dannen Mannschreck, New Orleans, LA Paige D. Wilbur, Pierre, SD B.A., Tulane University B.S., The University of South Dakota Christopher Jon McClure, North Platte, NE Colleen Marie Zea, Sioux Falls, SD B.A., Augustana College B.A., University of Texas, Austin Ryan William McGrath Andrew Douglas Zumbach, Shorewood, MN B.A., Mount Marty College B.A., University of Minnesota, Duluth Catherine M. Mitchel B.S.E.d., The University of South Dakota Sterling Honor Graduate GRADUATE SCHOOL Specialist in Education

Heather Elizabeth Barron, Yankton, SD Roberta Jo Mehrer, Dakota Dunes, SD B.A., University of Central Florida B.S.Ed., The University of South Dakota Counseling & Psychology in Education Counseling & Psychology in Education Dale Lee Chasing Hawk, Vermillion, SD Jeremiah John Mekelburg, Bailey, CO B.S., M.A., The University of South Dakota B.S., Black Hills State University Counseling & Psychology in Education Counseling & Psychology in Education C. Scott Fossum Kari A. Oyen, Chancellor, SD B.A., Augustana College; B.A., Augustana College M.A., The University of South Dakota Counseling & Psychology in Education Educational Administration Erik P. Person, Mitchell, SD Evan David Gough, Annandale, MN B.A., M.Ed., University of Sioux Falls B.S.E., Dakota State University; Educational Administration M.Ed., South Dakota State University Shelly S. Skogstad, Clear Lake, SD Educational Administration B.S., The University of South Dakota Anna L. Haynes Counseling & Psychology in Education B.S., The University of South Dakota Polly Marie Stewart, Pierson, IA Counseling & Psychology in Education B.S.Ed., The University of South Dakota; Alyssa Sue Larson, Armour, SD M.A.T., Morningside College B.A., Augustana College Educational Administration Counseling & Psychology in Education Anna Maria Watson, West Point, MS Brian Mark Larson, Tyndall, SD B.S., Mississippi University for Women; B.S., M.A., The University of South Dakota M.S., Mississippi State University Counseling & Psychology in Education Educational Administration

Master of Arts

Joshua Christopher Abel, Walnut, IA Erin Leigh Bourne, Sank Rapids, MN B.S.Ed., University of Nebraska, Omaha B.S., The University of South Dakota Educational Administration Health, Physical Education & Recreation Kellie Marie Anderson, Peterson, IA Ryan S. Bruns B.S., Iowa State University B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University Educational Administration Educational Administration Sara Ash, Lansing, MI Nielsen Howard Burns, Sioux Falls, SD B.A., Grand Valley State University B.S., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Educational Administration Biology Carly J. Baker Melissa Inez Carrier, Presho, SD B.S., The University of South Dakota B.S., The University of South Dakota Counseling & Psychology in Education Speech-Language Pathology Ann L. Bechen-Nonnast, Sturgis, SD Nathan Patrick Carruthers, Omaha, NE B.S.Ed., The University of South Dakota B.S., The University of South Dakota Educational Administration Health, Physical Education & Recreation Nathan Michael Becker, Brandon, SD Jay Lee Christensen, Brandon, SD B.A., The University of South Dakota B.S., The University of South Dakota Political Science Biology Catherine J. Beem Sara R. Churchman, Kalama, WA B.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities B.A., Graceland University English Educational Administration Wesley Patrick Beschorner, Lohrville, IA Pamela J. Collins B.S., The University of South Dakota B.S., The University of South Dakota Health, Physical Education & Recreation English Marcus A. Bevier, Belle Fourche, SD Elijah Philip Paul Dicks, Knoxville, IA B.A., The University of South Dakota B.A., Colorado State University Political Science History Phillip L. Block, Vermillion, SD Thesis: Crecy B.S., Dakota State University Jill Cody Doss English B.S., Dakota State University Thesis: The Wickedness of Doves Elementary Education Anne Caroline Dreyer, Piedmont, SD Christopher Steven Hansman, Neenah, WI B.A., Doane College B.S., University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh Health, Physical Education & Recreation Health, Physical Education & Recreation Robert Daniel Dvorak, Pierre, SD Chad James Harder, Walnut, IA B.A., Northern State University B.A., Dana College Psychology Educational Administration Thesis: Effects of Individual Differences on Josh D. Hastie Self-Control Depletion in the Strength Model of B.S.Ed., The University of South Dakota Self-Regulation Health, Physical Education & Recreation Kaarin K. Ekstrum, Philip, SD Christopher Michael Holbrook, Quincy, IL B.A., St. Olaf College B.B., Western Illinois University Speech-Language Pathology Political Science Christina J. Eliason Thesis: Presidential Performance: A B.A.S., University of Minnesota, Duluth Paleolibertarian Perspective Psychology Mary F. Ireland Thesis: Psychologists’ Views and Management B.S., Colorado State University, Ft. Collins of Nonsexual Dual Relationships in Rural Educational Administration Communities Gabrielle Ann Kathleen Iverson Margaret Ann Evans, Wichita, KS B.S., The University of South Dakota B.S.Ed., The University of South Dakota History Educational Administration Rheanna M. Kado Jessica Kay Farley, Crooks, SD B.A., College of St. Benedict, St. John’s B.F.A., The University of South Dakota University Secondary Education Psychology Simon Thornton Ferrell, Yankton, SD Thesis: Factors Involved in the Ethical B.A., Augustana College Decision Making of Psychologists: The Roles English of Emotions and Social Context Thesis: East Meets West: The Negotiation of Danielle Denise Kennebeck, Lytton, IA Cultural Union in Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s B.A., The University of South Dakota Children and Shalimar the Clown Interdisciplinary Studies Stacy T. Fritz, Mobridge, SD David D. Leaneagh, Minneapolis, MN B.S., The University of South Dakota B.S., Mount Marty College Interdisciplinary Studies English Sarah Lynne Garelik, Vermillion, SD Amy Jo Lindner, Sioux Falls, SD B.A., The University of South Dakota B.S., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities English Health, Physical Education & Recreation Thesis: Restoring the Ideology of Family after Jennifer Mae Lovik, Moorhead, MN Trauma in Jane Eyre, Adam Bede, and Jude B.A., Augustana College the Obscure Counseling & Psychology in Education Miranda K. Gasow, Hutchinson, MN Debra K. Lyle, Beresford, SD B.A., Augustana College B.S.Ed., Dakota State University Educational Administration Educational Administration Jacquelin Ann Grabouski, Sioux City, IA Kyla Dawn Madsen, Carpenter, SD A.S., B.S.NUR., University of Nebraska, B.A., The University of South Dakota Lincoln Interdisciplinary Studies Counseling & Psychology in Education Elizabeth B. Mergenthal Darin J. Gully, Watertown, SD B.S., Black Hills State University B.A., The University of South Dakota Communication Studies Communication Studies Catherine M. Mitchel Thesis: Gender, Political Communication and B.S.Ed., The University of South Dakota Campaign Debates: An Analysis of Gender Interdisciplinary Studies Stereotypes and Voter Reactions in Male Candice Kay Mize-Climer, Hartington, NE Versus Female Political Debates B.A., Mount Marty College Lasitha Kaushal Gunaratna, Kohuwala, Sri Lanka Special Education B.S., University of Wisconsin, Superior Joseph M. Moreland Political Science B.S., University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse Thesis: The Fallen Angel, The Prevalence of Educational Administration PCP or Angel Dust Abuse Among Drug Users Emily Jean Mueller, Olathe, KS Jessica Halvorson, Twin Lakes, WI B.S., The University of South Dakota B.A., University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Political Science Educational Administration Thesis: Iraq: Partition or Unity Sara Christine Hansen, Menno, SD Tyler M. Neuharth, Rapid City, SD B.S., The University of South Dakota B.S., The University of South Dakota Special Education Political Science Teresa Newman, Gilroy, CA Kerri Jo Starcevich, Monroe, IA B.A., Webster University B.S.R., The University of South Dakota Educational Administration Health, Physical Education & Recreation Kerry D. Ogden Tamera L. Stark B.A., The University of South Dakota B.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin Interdisciplinary Studies Educational Administration Brae Odette Olson, Hutchinson, MN Elijah J. Stines, Holstein, IA B.A., The University of South Dakota B.S., The University of South Dakota Communication Studies Mathematics Thesis: A Pool of All-Americans: The Thesis: On the Group of Divisibility of PVDs Assimilation of International Student-Athletes Monica Rose Storm, Sioux City, IA into DII Collegiate Swim Teams B.S., South Dakota State University Maria Magdalena Olson, Centerville, SD Biology B.S., The University of South Dakota Andrea Lynn Sukut, Sioux Falls, SD Political Science B.S.Ed., Northern State University Sherry Ann Stolpe Oyler, Rapid City, SD Elementary Education B.S., The University of South Dakota Brandon L. Summers Educational Administration B.A., The University of South Dakota Danielle Leigh Paulsen, Albert Lea, MN History B.A., Augustana College Thesis: America’s Vietnam War, On Screen Health, Physical Education & Recreation Adam Mark Uhernik, Pueblo, CO Thesis: American’s with Disabilities Act B.S., Colorado State University, Pueblo Influence at University Athletic Facilities Interdisciplinary Studies Erica Anne Haga Peterson, Sioux Falls, SD Billi Leigh-Ann Van Hunnik, Sioux City, IA B.A., Augustana College B.S., The University of South Dakota English Speech-Language Pathology Jeffrey R. Pope Christopher M. Venjohn, Orient, SD B.A., Westmar College B.S., The University of South Dakota Educational Administration Educational Administration Sam David Pribyl, Webster, SD Trista Lyn Vogt-Stone, Laurel, NE B.S., The University of South Dakota B.S., Wayne State College Health, Physical Education & Recreation History Amanda Jean Prostrollo, Hartford, SD Thesis: The National Organization for Women in B.S., The University of South Dakota Vermillion, South Dakota, 1972-2006 Biology Debra L. Wilburn-Kerstiens, Piedmont, SD Amber Lynn Pruner, Mitchell, SD A.S., Black Hills State College; B.S.Ed., Black B.S., The University of South Dakota Hills State University Speech-Language Pathology Educational Administration Tashina Jean Renquist, Windom, MN Athena M. Williams B.S., The University of South Dakota B.S., The University of South Dakota Communication Studies Counseling & Psychology in Education Rebecca Rose Rieger, Minneapolis, MN Jessica Lynn Wolterstorff, Ocheyedan, IA B.S., Creighton University B.A., Augustana College Health, Physical Education & Recreation Speech-Language Pathology Jenna Lou Robbennolt, Sioux Falls, SD Sandra L. Woods Bricker, Cedar Falls, IA/Mohave B.S., The University of South Dakota Valley, AZ/ Vermillion, SD Communication Studies B.S.N., University of Iowa; Lindsay Jean Rupp, Cherokee, IA M.A., New York University; B.A., Buena Vista University M.A., University of Colorado, Boulder Health, Physical Education & Recreation Psychology Ann Katherine Sanford, Sioux Falls, SD Thesis: Self-Reported Adult Dissociation and B.A., The University of the South Associated Middle Childhood and Adolescent Sewanee, Tennessee Physical Abuse Experiences English Chia Chien Wu, Taipei, Taiwan Angela Rae Semple, Black Hawk, SD B.S., Minnesota State University, Mankato B.A., The University of South Dakota Mathematics Interdisciplinary Studies Treva J. Young Carma R. Smidt, Sibley, IA B.A., Henderson State University B.A., Dordt College English English Jennifer Marie Zerfas, Yankton, SD Thesis: Journeys on the Road of Life B.S., The University of South Dakota Christina C. Smith, Shelton, WA Counseling & Psychology in Education B.A., Central Washington University History Master of Business Administration

Erica Christine DeLeon, Benkelman, NE Michelle Renae Lovrien, Aberdeen, SD B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska, Lincoln B.S.B.A., The University of South Dakota Daniel James Doyle, Sioux Falls, SD Joseph Andrew Meyers, Aberdeen, SD B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska, Lincoln B.S., Northern State University Kelly Jo Fitzpatrick, Yankton, SD Peggy J. Pierson, Britton, SD B.A., University of Sioux Falls B.B.A., The University of South Dakota Jared Andrew Hofer, Mitchell, SD Derek Lenard Radke, Alta, IA B.A., Augustana College B.S., South Dakota State University Justin Robert Johns, Lead, SD Cindee Michelle Stedman, Brookings, SD B.S.B.A., Creighton University B.A.A&S., South Dakota State University Ryan M. Johnson, Sioux Falls, SD Jingxuan Wei, Beijing, China B.S., The University of South Dakota Bachelor of Engineering, Beijing Institute of Marshall Christopher Howard Lovrien, Technology Aberdeen, SD B.S.B.A., The University of South Dakota Master of Fine Arts

Emily Katherine Forsman, Brady, MT Mark Andrew Stemwedel B.A., Prairie Bible College B.S.A&S., South Dakota State University Theatre Art Nanette Rose Hofer, Freeman, SD Jody Lou Schultz Tidwell, Postville, IA B.A., University of Sioux Falls B.A., Wartburg College Theatre Theatre April Violet Hubbard, Orange City, IA Joshua L. Watts B.S.Ed., Minot State University; B.F.A., Bradley University M.A., Bowling Green State University Art Theatre Julie Ann Niskanen, Glenview, IL B.F.A., Iowa State University Art

Master of Music

Rebekah L. Dekkenga Eric J. Eichorst, Waseca, MN B.A., University of Sioux Falls B.M., The University of South Dakota Music Music Timothy L. Eckart B.M., The University of South Dakota Music

Master of Professional Accountancy

Kevin Patrick Blind, Sioux Falls, SD Barbra J. Kelly, Sioux Falls, SD Ryan M. Boen B.S., South Dakota State University B.B.A., The University of South Dakota Pei-Chun Ko, Taichung, Taiwan Jackie Lynn Dvoracek, Tyndall, SD B.B.A., Tunghai University, Taiwan Jill E. Erlandson, Brandon, SD Kelsey Langer B.S., Dakota State University Kristine Marie Mohning, Remsen, IA Susan Kay Grassel Siobhan Michaela Pommersheim, Vermillion, SD Ryan M. Hall B.A., Beloit College B.S., The University of South Dakota Tonya Kaye Ravellette, Philip, SD Xiaomin Hu, Chengdu, China Becky M. Rice, Sisseton, SD B.B.A., Sichuan University, PR China; Jeff D. Rozell, Akron, IA M.B.A., The University of South Dakota Ryan Michael Stroschein, Crooks, SD Scott Ryan Kelderman, Canton, SD Scott Gary Theisen, Clear Lake, SD Callie Anne Wallenberg, Sioux Falls, SD Li Yuan, China, Kunming, Yunnan, China Thesis: Hard Evidence: Making a Case for B.A., Wuhan University of Forensic Accounting Technology

Master of Public Administration

Patrick William Antonen, Moorhead, MN John P. Koch B.S., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities B.A., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis David S. Barari, Vermillion, SD Michael P. Maniscalco B.F.A., The University of South Dakota B.A., The University of South Dakota Wayne W. Booze Andrew Fredrick Nelsen, Yankton, SD B.A., The University of South Dakota B.S., The University of South Dakota Heather Leslie Cummings, Pierre, SD Michelle M. Pollard B.A., Northern State University B.A.A&S., South Dakota State University Jacob Gary Diedtrich, Custer, SD Daniel Joseph Priestley, Sioux City, IA B.S., The University of South Dakota B.A., Briar Cliff University Megan M. Fischer Jonathon Robert Radermacher, Bellingham, MN B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University B.S., The University of South Dakota Diane M. Gildemaster Svien Anthony Senne, Vermillion, SD B.S.AG; B.S.A&S., South Dakota B.S., The University of South Dakota State University Jeffery A. Tanner, Worthing, SD Amin W. Hasou, Yonkers, NY B.A., The University of South Dakota B.A., Fordham University Randall Jay Van Bemmel, Sioux Falls, SD Eric J. Holmes B.A., The University of South Dakota B.S., Wayne State College Brian Patrick Kellar, Aberdeen, SD B.S., The University of South Dakota

Master of Science

Emily Ann Blas, Roselle, IL Tim A. Herdt, Rapid City, SD B.A., Colgate University B.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Biology Technology Thesis: Quantification of the Activity Patterns Administrative Studies of the Endangered Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly Travis A. Hogan Larvae, Somatochlora hineana, and the B.S., The University of South Dakota Estimation of Population Densities Utilizing Computer Science Remote Habitat Monitoring Systems Monica Christina Huber, Brandon, SD Seth Lyman Burdick, Sackets Harbor, NY A.A., The University of South Dakota; A.S., Jefferson Community College; B.A., Augustana College B.A., State University of New York College at Administrative Studies Potsdam Qianqian Huyan, People’s Republic of China Biology Bachelor of Engineering, Beijing Institute of Thesis: Seasonal Status and Distribution of Technology Blanchard’s Cricket Frog in South Dakota Biomedical Sciences Rachel L. Demots Thesis: Thyroid Hormone Induced Angiogenesis B.A., University of Connecticut, Storrs in Adult Rat Myocardium Biology Bethany K. Keller, Mobridge, SD Thesis: Using Stable Isotopes of Carbon and B.S., University of Mary, Bismarck Nitrogen to Investigate Small Mammal Administrative Studies Ecology Jake Melson Crystal L. Dobbins B.S., Black Hills State University B.A., Iowa State University Administrative Studies Administrative Studies Gloria E. One Feather, Pine Ridge, SD Anita A. Dunham, Rapid City, SD B.A., B.S., Minot State University B.S.NUR., South Dakota State University Administrative Studies Administrative Studies Tilottama Roy Kolkata Myunghai Helena Eby, Rapid City, SD B.S., M.S.AG., University of Calcutta, India B.A., Dongkuk University, Seoul, Korea Biology Administrative Studies Thesis: Evolutionary Dynamics of a Schiedea Hybrid Zone in Hawaii Colleen Doyle Satyshur, Madison, WI Mark P. Skaff B.S., Cornell University B.S., Bellevue University Biology Administrative Studies Thesis: A Study of Biotic and Abiotic Factors Michelle K. Skaff that Influence Habitat Suitability of the Hine’s B.A., Iowa State University Emerald Dragonfly (Somatochlora hineana) Administrative Studies Larvae Carmen M. Stewart, Vermillion, SD Walter G. Schaefer B.S.Ed., The University of South Dakota B.S.AG., South Dakota State University Administrative Studies Administrative Studies Jaci L. Watson, Rapid City, SD Adora Marie Schneiders, Sioux City, IA B.S., Black Hills State University B.S., B.S.MT., Briar Cliff University Administrative Studies Administrative Studies

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University Scholar

The designation of University Scholar Rhea Kay Ehresmann is a unique and significant honor Dissecting the Nazi Medical Experiments: An granted to an undergraduate student Investigation of Pseudoscientific Research Conducted in Concentration Camps by The University. In addition to high Sean Joseph Flynn, Jr. level scholarship, it requires The Determinants of Migration on the Rural participation in the University Honors Great Plains: A County-Level Analysis Program culminating in successful Katie Lynn Freeman completion of a substantial senior Photodegradation of Phenol and Identification project. of Degradation Products by HPLC and HPLC-MS Janelle Ruth Bludorn Christopher Scott Freet Midwives and Medicine Women: An Oral A Study of Normative Influence on Personal History Exploration of Women Healers on the Response Prairie Elizabeth Anne Gebhart Jennifer Kathryn Bordewyk Marketing for Small Nonprofits: Understanding the Gap: Factors Affecting the Recommendations for Effective Use in South Grade Point Average of Women in the Greek Dakota Community Jennifer L. Goforth Tanya Renee Brettmann The “Mythic” Proportions of Stories: A Children with Speech Disorders: What Data Comparative Narrative Analysis of Creation from the ECLS-K Tell Us About Their Social Myths and Their Relationship to Culture Skills Garett Nicholas Howardson Steven Carl Buechler Social Networking Websites and Employer Earth Speak Selection Practices Katie Ruth Cerling Donita Sue Jolkowski Historic Preservation: The Influence of Exploring Scientific Inquiry Through an Incentive Programs on Affordable Housing and Interactive Stalk-Eyed Fly Website Property Rights Mandi Kae Jung Thomas Michael Cota STOP KISS by Diana Son: A Study of Love The True Story: How Sioux Falls Became a and Friendship in the New Millennium Major Financial Services Hub Scott Ryan Kelderman Ryan David Cwach Impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: The Causes of Cigarette Bootlegging Observations and Perceptions Dacia Marie Dick Krystal Scarlett Kirwan Changing Perspectives: Directing a Social A Defense of Fantasy: The Genre of Mythic Issue Play Proportions Amy Jo Dummer Kayla Marie Kolander Marital Satisfaction of College Students as Hearing Services in South Dakota Related to Sources of Income Frank Albert Leibfarth Alison Renae Egge New Molecular Architectures Toward More Mutual Versus Self-Assessment In Stalk-Eyed Efficient Platinum Doped Titanium Dioxide Flies Photocatalysts Jesse Lee McMahon J. 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Tentinger Meghan Ann Mordhorst An Original Translation of Trece Fábulas Y Everything I feared and hated: Interracial Media Y Fábula Decimocuarta (Thirteen and Friendships in Sherley Anne Williams’s a Half Fables and Fable Fourteen) by Juan Dessa Rose and Alice Walker’s Meridian Benet Elizabeth Grace Nettleton Andrea Christine Tjelmeland MCM-48 Mesoporous Materials: Synthesis, Northern Plains Health Literacy In Primary Characterization, and Catalytic Application Care Ronovan L. 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As well as the Diseases (STDs) successful completion of general Katie Elizabeth O’Leary education core and discipline Poetically Correct: Margaret Oliphant’s requirements, it entails that the Criteria for Poetic Merit student complete two honors Leah Marie Seurer seminars and a substantial senior The Heartbeat of Heritage: An Oral History of St. project. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Hoven, South Dakota Alex K. Baldwin Joe Svec The Primary/Secondary Earner Division: A CIA and Congress: Oversight and Accountability New Approach Towards Explaining Male / Jacob A. Tielke Female Labor Supply Differences Origin and evolution of Tertiary lavas of the Christopher A. Berry Hangay Mountains, Central Mongolia The Fundamental Harm Axiom: A Universal Ethical Principle for Animal Research Luke C. Gaeckle Fauxtojournalism: The ethics and practice of digital news photography COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Bachelor of Arts

Tove Catherine Aldrich, Harrisburg, SD Adam Lee Barkl, Utica, SD Contemporary Media and Journalism Anthropology, French, International Studies Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Adam Thomas Baczwaski, Whiting, IA Contemporary Media and Journalism Amy Christina Barrick, Armour, SD Luke Collin Gaeckle, Sioux Falls, SD English Contemporary Media and Journalism, Cum Laude Political Science, Philosophy Kristine Nicole Bates, Rapid City, SD Thesis Scholar, Cum Laude Communication Studies Georgie A. Gibbs Laura Jo Blackburn, Miller, SD English Contemporary Media and Journalism Jennifer L. Goforth, Grand Island, NE Megan Ann Borchert, Sioux Falls, SD Sociology Contemporary Media and Journalism University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Jennifer Kathryn Bordewyk, Madison, SD Bethany Rose Ann Heirigs, Vermillion, SD Contemporary Media and Journalism Political Science, Criminal Justice University Scholar, Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Alana Beth Bowden. Sioux Falls, SD Erin Beth Hill, Rock Rapids, SD Contemporary Media and Journalism, English Psychology Tyler S. Brearley, Rockford, IL Nathaniel Ryan Hurley, Ponca, NE Criminal Justice Political Science, English Nicholas Clarence Brown, Watertown, SD James Patrick Jager, Hurley, SD History Criminal Justice Cum Laude Jessica Leigh Johnson, Norfolk, NE Brandy Joy Budden Psychology Psychology Carson James Kennedy, Vermillion, SD Summa Cum Laude History, Political Science Nicole Katrina Bylander, Yankton, SD Michele Renae King Psychology, Criminal Justice Spanish Robert B. Christenson, Sioux Falls, SD Amy Marie Klinger, Viborg, SD International Studies Psychology Magna Cum Laude Emilie June Kluth, Columbus, NE Justin Alan Clem, Sioux Falls, SD English Biology Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Daniel Troy Kofoed, Sioux Falls, SD Victoria Edith Collins, Vermillion, SD English, History Biology Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Kayla Marie Kolander, Lakefield, MN Ashley Ann Countryman, Yankton, SD Psychology, Communication Disorders Psychology, Spanish University Scholar, Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Dustin Joe Konda, Marion, SD Erin Audrey Crawford, Sioux Falls, SD Political Science, German Psychology Kathryn Lilla Layman, Bayport, MN Ryan David Cwach, Yankton, SD English Political Science, Economics Frank Albert Leibfarth, Yankton, SD University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Chemistry, Physics Evan Joseph Davis, Sioux Falls, SD University Scholar, Summa Cum Laude Contemporary Media and Journalism Adam J. Lichty Derek John De Jager, Rapid City, SD Contemporary Media and Journalism Computer Science Amanda Lynn Lightfield, Watertown, SD Matthew Tyler Denke, Armour, SD English Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude Philip Pascualin De Paula, Sioux Falls, SD Elizabeth Mary Lubbers, Watertown, SD Economics, English Anthropology, History Amy Jo Dummer, Lesterville, SD Summa Cum Laude Psychology Sherman James Marshall, II, Gregory, SD University Scholar, Summa Cum Laude Political Science, Psychology, Hilary Gail Dutcher, Earlham, IA American Indian Studies History, Anthropology Cum Laude Nicholas W. Estes Elizabeth Ann McDonald, Sioux Falls, SD History Spanish, French Education April Dawn Fisher, Yankton, SD Cum Laude Economics Jesse Lee McMahon, Colman, SD Magna Cum Laude Criminal Justice, Psychology Sean Joseph Flynn, Jr., Mitchell, SD University Scholar, Cum Laude Political Science, Economics Kimberly Anne Meekins, Huron, SD University Scholar, Summa Cum Laude Psychology, Spanish Laura A. Meyer, Sturgis, SD Jaclyn Suzanne Settje, Corona, SD International Studies Psychology, American Indian Studies University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Meghan Ann Mordhorst, Rapid City, SD Amber Lea Skoglund, Sioux Falls, SD English English, History University Scholar, Cum Laude University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Sabina Mustic, Sioux Falls, SD Rose M. Tacke English, German International Studies, Spanish, Cum Laude Political Science Katie Elizabeth O’Leary, Sioux Falls, SD Cum Laude English Jason Richard Tentinger, Westfield, IA Thesis Scholar, Cum Laude Spanish, International Studies Tiffany A. Oster, Avon, SD University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Communication Disorders Melissa Elizabeth VanOtterloo, Collins, IA Magna Cum Laude Anthropology, History Brian James Peterson, Sioux Falls, SD Magna Cum Laude Contemporary Media and Journalism Karen Ellen Wall, LeMars, IA Karla W. Ramaekers, Sioux City, IA Psychology Contemporary Media and Journalism Summa Cum Laude Micky J. Rasmussen, Kimball, SD Jonathon David Walz, Huron, SD History Political Science, Economics Jennifer Kay Rogers, Farmington, MN University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude German Laurean Theresa Weber, Box Elder, SD Cum Laude Contemporary Media and Journalism Micayla Marie Roth, Sioux Falls, SD Megan Anne Wellner, Pierre, SD Psychology Political Science Cum Laude Roshan Elizabeth Wencl, Sioux Falls, SD Tricia Ann Sands, Owatonna, MN Communication Disorders Communication Studies Joel Glen Wiedrich, Auburn, NE Summa Cum Laude Spanish Ashley Lynn Schleusener, Royal, NE Beth Ann Wischmeyer, Webb, IA Criminal Justice Contemporary Media and Journalism Krista Lenae Schram, Rock Rapids, IA Justin David Wolfgang, Burnsville, MN Criminal Justice, Spanish Contemporary Media and Journalism Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Tyler Jon Wood, South Sioux City, NE Contemporary Media and Journalism Bachelor of Science

Sena Marie Anderson, Sturgis, SD Sara Kathleen Beckman, Watertown, SD Communication Disorders Psychology Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Matthew Edward Arnett, Sioux Falls, SD Kristyn E. Berg Chemistry Criminal Justice Jasmine Desirae Atteberry, Gregory, SD Christopher A. Berry, Vermillion, SD Criminal Justice Political Science Alex K. Baldwin, Mitchell, SD Thesis Scholar, Cum Laude Economics Derek James Bertsch, Spearfish, SD Thesis Scholar, Summa Cum Laude Criminal Justice, Psychology Matthew James Ballard, Sioux Falls, SD Summa Cum Laude Political Science, History Owen Matthew Beutler, Lisbon, ND Summa Cum Laude History Christopher R. Barondeau, Selby, SD Monica Lynette Bickett, Sioux Falls, SD Political Science Biology Magna Cum Laude Katie Elizabeth Blaalid, Yankton, SD Adam Justin Barse, Watertown, SD Contemporary Media and Journalism Psychology Janelle Ruth Bludorn, Watertown, SD Andrea Rose Barth, Sioux Falls, SD Psychology Psychology University Scholar, Cum Laude Jason Daniel Beckler, Gettysburg, SD Joshua E. Blue, Council Bluffs, IA Biology Biology Allyson L. Boeckman, Lake View, IA Rhea Kay Ehresmann, Yankton, SD Communication Disorders Biology, German Brenton Philip Bouzek, Sturgis, SD University Scholar, SSM Alumni Student Biology Scholar, Summa Cum Laude Annette Rose Bramstedt, Harrisburg, SD Karissa Ann Fassler, Cherokee, IA History, English Criminal Justice, Political Science Cum Laude Erin Nicole Feldman, Renville, MN Amber Lee Brandner, Sioux Falls, SD Psychology Chemistry Katie Lynn Freeman, Urbandale, IA Cora Elizabeth Brandon, Elk Point, SD Chemistry Criminal Justice University Scholar, Summa Cum Laude Michelle Marie Brandsrud, Watertown, SD Christopher Scott Freet, Madison, SD Biology Psychology Magna Cum Laude University Scholar Amanda Jean Braun, Pierre, SD Sarah L. Fuerst Chemistry Psychology Tanya Renee Brettmann, Hickman, NE Rose A. Gaikowski, Sisseton, SD Psychology, Communication Disorders Biology University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Elizabeth Anne Gebhart, Sioux Falls, SD Jacob Todd Butzer, Vadnais Heights, MN English, Political Science Contemporary Media and Journalism University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Nichole Dawn Carter, Gregory, SD Stephanie Marie Gebhart, Elkton, SD Criminal Justice Psychology Preston Boyd Cazer, Plankinton, SD Cum Laude Psychology, Criminal Justice Megan Elizabeth Gordon, Grand Rapids, MN Katie Ruth Cerling, Plymouth, MN Contemporary Media and Journalism History Stacy Lynn Gould, Sioux Falls, SD University Scholar, Cum Laude Biology Diana Kristin Clark, Vermillion, SD Summa Cum Laude Psychology, Political Science Bethany Groon, Alcester, SD Michael Timothy Clarke, Sioux Falls, SD Biology Biology Katherine Ann Groon, Alcester, SD Cum Laude Political Science, Philosophy Elizabeth Amber Clayborne, Sioux Falls, SD Jennifer L. Grotte Psychology Communication Studies, Psychology Brent Arthur Clennon, Austin, MN Colte C. Haines, White Lake, SD Computer Science Computer Science, Mathematics Lacy Carissa Conway, Rapid City, SD Magna Cum Laude Communication Disorders, Psychology Leigh Anne Hallauer, Aurora, CO Charlene Renee Cown, Beresford, SD Criminal Justice Psychology Sean G. Halverson Magna Cum Laude Mathematics Kelly D. Cowherd, Rapid City, SD Sarah A. Hansen Contemporary Media and Journalism Contemporary Media and Journalism Jessica Dawn Drevo, Crete, NE Amanda Jo Hanson, Austin, MN Criminal Justice Psychology Glen Richard Drew, Sioux Falls, SD Chris Harden History Computer Science Amy Lynn Duba Tyler John Heuer, Watertown, SD Psychology Biology Cum Laude Cum Laude Andrew Mark Dykstra, Alcester, SD Collin Jarman Hittle, Huron, SD Contemporary Media and Journalism Psychology Cum Laude Cum Laude Michael J. Edzards, Wessington Springs, SD Jeremy Michael Hoeck, Sioux Falls, SD Biology History Alison Renae Egge, Yankton, SD Eric Patrick Holoch, Vermillion, SD Psychology Criminal Justice University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Lindsay Kay House, Lennox, SD Derrik Floyd Ehlers, Sturgis, SD Psychology Biology Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Meganne T. Hovden, Vermillion, SD English Garett Nicholas Howardson, Clark, SD Melissa Long, Sioux Falls, SD Psychology Psychology University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Andrea Rae Lykken, Alcester, SD Vance Michael Janak, Niobrara, NE Biology Contemporary Media and Journalism Robert J. Lynde, Canton, SD Jade Adelle Jasinski, Rapid City, SD Mathematics, Chemistry Psychology Kyle Francis Martin, Harlan, IA Cum Laude Criminal Justice Amber Joy Johnson, Brandon, SD William Robert Maxwell, Parkston, SD Psychology Sociology Meryl Riley Johnson, Columbus, NE Mark Daniel Mazour, Vermillion, SD Communication Disorders Computer Science Donita Sue Jolkowski, Omaha, NE Cum Laude Biology Patrick James McCann, Sioux Falls, SD University Scholar, Cum Laude Political Science Mandi Kae Jung, Rapid City, SD Christopher R. McGraw, Clark, SD Chemistry, Theatre Computer Science University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Jonathan Ray Meeter Alexander Robert Keller, Trail City, SD Contemporary Media and Journalism, English Criminal Justice Jessica Messmer, Watertown, SD Lisa Marie Kester, Clearwater, NE Biology Communication Studies Sarah J. Metter, Iroquois, SD Krystal Scarlett Kirwan, Pickstown, SD Psychology English Cum Laude University Scholar, Summa Cum Laude Katie Marie Meyen, Rosholt, SD Jeffrey Charles Kleeman Psychology Contemporary Media and Journalism Heidi A. Millar Brian Joseph Kleinschmit, Yankton, SD Psychology Criminal Justice Adam Lee Miller, Sioux Falls, SD Sally Lynn Koch, Wynot, NE Chemistry Psychology Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Kevin Ray Mims, Sioux Falls, SD Ryan Charles Koehlmoos, Cherokee, IA Psychology Political Science, History Alyssa D. Mittleider, Volga, SD Cum Laude English, Psychology Alexander Korkki, Rapid City, SD University Scholar, Summa Cum Laude Computer Science Heidi L. Moline, Rapid City, SD Cum Laude Sociology, English Victor Jeffery Kottwitz, Piedmont, SD Thesis Scholar, Cum Laude Biology MollyAnne Oakes Muilenburg, Sioux Falls, SD Amy Nicole Kraayenhof, Sioux Falls, SD Communication Studies Psychology Magna Cum Laude Muzayan Hebo Kubsa, Sioux Falls, SD Joelle Elaine Mulder, Vermillion, SD Mathematics Biology Colin Gerritt Lambert, Hartford, SD Brett Alan Myers, Springfield, SD Psychology Chemistry Heather M. Lander Magna Cum Laude Math Education Elizabeth Grace Nettleton, Sturgis, SD Brittany Dawn Larson, Lake Preston, SD Chemistry Psychology University Scholar, Summa Cum Laude Chayamorn Leeraksakiat, Aberdeen, SD Katie M. Neutz Psychology History Jaclyn N. Levine Carlie Jo Newby, Sioux Falls, SD Contemporary Media and Journalism Communication Disorders Stuart Philip Lewis, Tulare, SD Anhele Nino, Yankton, SD Political Science Psychology, Spanish Terry D. Liggins, Omaha, NE Harvey Anthony Oliver, Aberdeen, SD Criminal Justice Biology Leslie Anne Linden, Whiting, IA Magna Cum Laude Psychology Joshua D. Olson Daniel Martin Locke, Sioux City, IA Psychology Contemporary Media and Journalism Stacy Nicole Olson, Rutland, SD Psychology Amy Mae Osterloh, Hecla, SD Albert Richard Schmidt, Jr., Sioux Falls, SD Psychology Economics, Political Science Ronovan L. Ottenbacher, Selby, SD Timothy John Schneider, Adams, MN Biology Criminal Justice University Scholar, SSM Alumni Student Scholar, Nathan Q. Schrag, Freeman, SD Cum Laude Political Science Tyanne Autumn Pearson Cum Laude Psychology Michael T. Schramm Matthea Anne Peck, Sioux Falls, SD Psychology Chemistry Kristopher Lee Schroeder, Humboldt, SD Alex James Petersen, Sioux Falls, SD Biology Contemporary Media and Journalism Leah Marie Seurer, Hoven, SD Danielle Rebecca Petersen, Gayville, SD Communication Studies Contemporary Media and Journalism, Theatre Thesis Scholar, Summa Cum Laude Taryn Lynn Petersen, Mitchell, SD Keith J. Sexe Psychology Biology Mary Elisabeth Peterson Luke Matthew Sharpe, Sioux Falls, SD Communication Disorders Chemistry, Political Science Emily Ann Pier, Vermillion, SD Summa Cum Laude History Kyle E. Simmons, Norfolk, NE Andrew Stephen Pietrus, Pierre, SD Mathematics Political Science Allison Clara Sinning, Lennox, SD Abby Lee Poulter, Colfax, IA Contemporary Media and Journalism Communication Studies Jill Elizabeth Smolczyk, Omaha, NE Cum Laude Psychology Joe R. Prieksat, Pierre, SD University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Criminal Justice, Psychology, Philosophy Jason Dean Spaans, Larchwood, IA Cum Laude Physics Mike Pudenz Kimberly Sue Spaans, Grand Rapids, MI/ Chemistry, Political Science Beresford, SD Cum Laude Psychology Danny Rapinchuk, Watertown, SD Nicolle M. Sparagon, Rapid City, SD Contemporary Media and Journalism Psychology Kristen Marie Ray, White, SD Magna Cum Laude Biology Erica Jo Stanley, Groton, SD Cum Laude Psychology Megan J. Ray, Sioux Falls, SD Magna Cum Laude Psychology Dana Paul Stockland Magna Cum Laude History, Psychology Abby Christine Richards, Urbandale, IA Joe Svec Biology Political Science, History University Scholar, Cum Laude Thesis Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Shaina Lynn Riggs, Barnard, SD Amber Lynne Swoboda, Homer, NE Psychology Contemporary Media and Journalism University Scholar Jennifer Marie Thomas, Whiting, IA Tony Vincent Roerig, Webster, SD Psychology Psychology Jacob A. Tielke, Sioux Falls, SD Rebecca Lynn Rominiecki, Sioux Falls, SD Earth Science Biology Thesis Scholar, Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Jason Tyler Tjeerdsma, Springfield, SD Timothy Michael Ryan, Jackson, NE Psychology Criminal Justice Cum Laude Kristen L. Schaffer Andrea Christine Tjelmeland, Blair, NE Biology Biology Bradley Ray Schanche, Lesterville, SD University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Biology Amanda Rose Tucek, Tripp, SD Cum Laude Psychology Rachelle Lynn Schild, Yankton, SD Jessica Lynn Utech-Schneider, LeMars, IA Psychology Communication Disorders Cum Laude Brittany Ann VanHove, Marion, SD J. Robert Schlimgen, Sioux Falls, SD Psychology, Criminal Justice Political Science Magna Cum Laude University Scholar, Summa Cum Laude David Michael VanOterloo, Sioux Falls, SD Philosophy, Psychology Brian Benjamin Varns Jacob Earl Wilkinson, North Platte, NE History Criminal Justice David Alan Venhuizen, Armour, SD Kevin Carl Williams, Jackson, MN Contemporary Media and Journalism, Criminal Justice Political Science Sonya Marie Wilson, Brandon, SD Shawn Michael Vuong, Hartford, SD Criminal Justice Biology Jared Richard Charles Wire, Madison, SD Summa Cum Laude Contemporary Media and Journalism Jason Lee Paul Wayrynen, Burke, SD Paul John Yaneff, Sioux City, IA Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Brent Gary Weidler, Sioux Falls, SD Panhia Yang, Walnut Grove, MN Mathematics, Psychology Chemistry Amber Carlie Werdel, Miller, SD Daniel Joseph Yost, Beresford, SD Criminal Justice, Psychology Psychology Tyler C. Wetering Jennifer Lynn Young, Black Hawk, SD Biology Psychology Todd Jeffrey Wheeler, Huron, SD Lindsay Jo Zautke, Pierce, NE Biology Contemporary Media and Journalism University Scholar Magna Cum Laude Kristen Kay Whitman, Council Bluffs, IA Stacy Sue Zeigler, Pierre, SD Contemporary Media and Journalism Biology Magna Cum Laude Samerawit A. Zeleke, Sioux Falls, SD Katherine Claire Wielechowski, Chemistry North Platte, NE Cum Laude History, English Jamie Johanna Zolin, Sioux City, IA Jennifer Kay Wilka, Sioux Falls, SD Psychology ,Sociology Psychology Cum Laude Associate of Arts

Mako Kadir Osman, Sioux Falls, SD

BEACOM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Bachelor of Business Administration

Amanda Jane Andersen, Hinton, IA Stephanie Michelle Beuhner, Brandon, SD Management Finance Greg Arens John Patrick Burgess, Sioux Falls, SD Finance Health Services Administration Cum Laude Eric Burnison, Canton, SD Alex C. Arobba Accounting Accounting Brett Douglas Busch, Sioux Falls, SD Kyle Lee Baier Finance Finance Bryan Patrick Cahill Nicole Lynn Barclay Marketing Health Services Administration Katie Ruth Cerling, Plymouth, MN Andrew David Barkley, Yankton, SD Accounting Finance, Spanish University Scholar, Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Kasey Jon Chapin, Watertown, SD Nathan Daniel Baune, Wabasso, MN Finance Finance Magna Cum Laude Michael Dick Behl, Scotland, SD Bradee Victoria Christensen, Chamberlain, SD Finance Finance Sarah Lynn Bicknase, Harrisburg, SD Magna Cum Laude Finance Alex James Cloyd, Sioux Falls, SD Carter Roy Black, South Sioux City, NE Marketing Management Casey Lee Comstock, Scotland, SD Michael Aaron Bormann Finance Finance Thomas Michael Cota, Sioux Falls, SD Edward James Bouwman Economics, Political Science Finance University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Jackie Lee Dummett, Yankton, SD Scott Ryan Kelderman, Canton, SD Accounting Accounting Jackie Lynn Dvoracek, Tyndall, SD University Scholar, Summa Cum Laude Accounting Bridget Erin Kelley Magna Cum Laude Marketing Eric Dean Eckhardt, Hastings, NE Jessica J. Korthals, Little Rock, IA Marketing Marketing Kelli Ann Else, Sioux Falls, SD Bryan Charles Krajeski, Omaha, NE Accounting Marketing Miranda Madelyn Feterl, Sioux Falls, SD Cum Laude Finance Denys Caryn Krout, Fort Dodge, IA Melissa Sue Fick, Cherokee, IA Accounting Accounting Muzayan Hebo Kubsa, Sioux Falls, SD Nathan L. Fischer, Olivet, SD Finance Management Justin Guy Lamberson, Lincoln, NE Ryan Michael Fleming, Lincoln, NE Health Services Administration Management Ryan Lee Lange, Inwood, IA Abigail Suzanne Fliehs, Groton, SD Finance Marketing Kelsey Linn Langer, Shelby, IA Heather Marie MacLennan Fraser, Accounting Dakota Dunes, SD Magna Cum Laude Health Services Administration Claudia Leow, Malaysia Kristin Rae Friese, Sioux Falls, SD Finance Management Summa Cum Laude Janell Dawn Gause, Yankton, SD Brooks Lee Little, Castlewood, SD Management Management Megan Elizabeth Gjernes, Aberdeen, SD Melinda Sue Lysne, Luverne, MN Management Management Jeremy Lee Granflaten, Sioux Falls, SD Daniel Spencer Mackoy, De Smet, SD Finance Management Susan Kay Grassel, Artesian, SD Jessica Rose Maras, Sioux Falls, SD Accounting Marketing Summa Cum Laude Ashley Nicole Mathis, Wagner, SD Brett August Grunewaldt, Brandon, SD Management Management Cum Laude Brett A. Halverson, Veblen, SD William Robert Maxwell, Parkston, SD Finance Management Adam David Halvorson, Milbank, SD Sara Noel McFarland, Hartford, SD Finance Management Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Christopher David Hansen, Sioux Falls, SD Jameson Colin McGrann, Sioux Falls, SD Marketing Health Services Administration Cum Laude Laura A. Meyer, Sturgis, SD Diane Marie Hansum, Platte, SD Marketing Marketing University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Kristine Marie Mohning, Remsen, IA Thomas Leslie McFadden Harrell Accounting Management Craig Randall Muhlbauer, Defiance, IA Samantha Lynn Hestdalen, Pierre, SD Accounting Finance Jodi Marie Neiman, Coleridge, NE Stephanie Marie Hirsch, Jackson, NE Accounting Finance Gregory Michael Nelson, Sioux Falls, SD Jennifer Lee Horn, Tripp, SD Finance Management Chris Novotny Lee Dominic Huber Marketing Management Shane Patrick Pedersen, Sioux Falls, SD Matthew G. Janes, Rapid City, SD Health Services Administration Management Courtney Rose Peery, Blunt, SD Ann Marie Johnson, Akron, IA Finance Management Cum Laude Ben Kading James Petree Accounting Finance Brooks Alan Pidde, Freeman, SD Finance Robert William Pietz, Mitchell, SD Michelle Rene Speckels, Chamberlain, SD Accounting Health Services Administration Cum Laude Joshua Steven Sprecher, Huron, SD Samuel Martin Popowski, Ivanhoe, MN Marketing Accounting Ryan M. Stroschein, Crooks, SD Alexander Thomas Prine, Omaha, NE Accounting Marketing Cum Laude Tonya Kaye Ravellette, Philip, SD Benjamin Joseph Struyk, Omaha, NE Accounting Marketing John Jennings Reed, Sioux City, IA Allison Christine Sullivan, Sioux Falls, SD Management Accounting David James Remme, Wagner, SD Cum Laude Finance Rachel Elizabeth Svartoien, Freeman, SD Nathan Michael Rentschler, Sioux Falls, SD Health Services Administration Finance Ryan Lee Tacke, Yankton, SD Becky M. Rice, Sisseton, SD Marketing Accounting Scott G. Theisen Kimberlie J. Rice, Jefferson, SD Accounting Accounting Magna Cum Laude Matthew Allen Rotert, Huron, SD Tarah Leigh Thooft, Rock Rapids, IA Health Services Administration Accounting Jeff D. Rozell, Akron, IA Joshua Lee Tonsager, Huron, SD Accounting Economics, Political Science Magna Cum Laude University Scholar Matthew William Ryken, Sioux Falls, SD Craig Lawrence Tooley, Sioux City, IA Management Finance Alysha Marie Scheid, Sioux Falls, SD Tyler Joseph Van Emmerik, Salem, SD Health Services Administration Finance Cum Laude Cum Laude Michael J. Schelske, Tripp, SD Heather Leann Viergutz, Irene, SD Management Finance J. Robert Schlimgen, Sioux Falls, SD Callie Anne Wallenberg, Sioux Falls, SD Accounting Accounting Summa Cum Laude University Scholar, Summa Cum Laude Linsey Anne Schmidt, Schleswig, IA Amy Weidenbach Management Accounting Brad M. Schreifels, Coon Rapids, MN Benjamin James Wetherell, Cleghorn, IA Economics Accounting Kimberly Ann Schroeder, Salem, SD Cum Laude Accounting Jenilee Kay Wickre, Webster, SD Francis A. Schwagel, Browns Valley, MN Accounting Management Magna Cum Laude Casidy Jo Siedschlag, Yankton, SD Joel Glen Wiedrich, Auburn, NE Marketing Marketing, Spanish Melissa J. Sievert Eric David Wiemann, Howells, NE Marketing Marketing Contemporary Media and Journalism Jody Ann Wilkens, Madison, SD Cum Laude Management Vladislav Anatoliy Skots, Sioux Falls, SD Matthew Calvin Wolff, Milbank, SD Marketing Finance James Joseph Sleger, Highmore, SD Brenton Michael Young, Glenwood, IA Finance Finance Kari Marie Solko, Harrisburg, SD Emily Ann Zarecky, Pierre, SD Accounting Management Joseph Arthur Sorensen, Beresford, SD Adam James Zych, Sioux Falls, SD Marketing Finance SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Education Chandra Lynn Anderson, Crooks, SD Jennifer Blair Ackerman, Akron, IA Elementary Education Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude Joshua Wade Bergquist, Huron, SD Jacob McDonald, Coppell, TX Elementary Education Physical Education Kristine Nicole Blind, Sioux Falls, SD Dustin LeRoy Mees, Huron, SD Elementary Education, Special Education Elementary Education Cum Laude Abby Claire Meier, Carroll, IA Ashley Ann Bodden, Yankton, SD Spanish Education Physical Education Carla Jean Neppl Michelle Beth Boone, Sheldon, IA Physical Education Elementary Education, Special Education Joseph William Pray, Flandreau, SD Jonathan Brooks, Vermillion, SD History Education Elementary Education Jennifer Marie Rider, South Sioux City, NE Stephanie Suzanne Cournoyer, Lake Andes, SD Elementary Education, Special Education Elementary Education Katie Lynn Robinson, Cherokee, IA Matthew Lee Coy, Hill City, SD Elementary Education, Special Education Political Science Education Jennifer Ann Ruud, Harrisburg, SD Marshall Lanier Crawford, Sioux Falls, SD Elementary Education Elementary Education Rebekka Ruth Schroeder, Sioux City, IA Amanda Sue Dietz, Yankton, SD Elementary Education, Special Education Elementary Education, Special Education Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Brent Andrew Seagren, Wausa, NE James S. Dunne, Sioux Falls, SD Physical Education Political Science Education, Special Education Leisa L. Sexton, McCook Lake, SD Cum Laude Elementary Education John D. Eldridge, Graettinger, IA Cum Laude English Education Emily Ann Shelton, Huron, SD Mary E. Fink, Lennox, SD Spanish Education Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Megan Lea Shubeck, Sioux Falls, SD Kate Joanna Gertsema, Yankton, SD Math Education Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude Lisa Renae Gloede, North Sioux City, SD Erik James Sommervold, Alcester, SD Elementary Education, Spanish History Education Magna Cum Laude Mary Jo Swanson Stephanie Marie Graff, Montrose, SD Math Education Elementary Education Cum Laude Jeffrey Joe Haenfler, Avon, SD Jennifer Lynn Thiessen, Clearwater, NE Elementary Education Elementary Education Megan Marie Harskamp, Yankton, SD Jessica Yasuko Tietz, Williston, ND/Huron, SD Elementary Education, Spanish Elementary Education, Special Education Adam Joseph Hengen, Rapid City, SD Jessica Lynn Tondreau, South Sioux City, NE Chemistry Education Elementary Education, Special Education Cum Laude Tiffany Anne Trentz Lesley Ann Hubert, Whiting, IA Elementary Education English Education Turner Ray Trofholz, Schuyler, NE Troy P. Husen Physical Education History Education Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Anna R. Vaughn, Box Elder, SD Rob T. Ingalls, Sioux Falls, SD English Education Physical Education Andrea Cathryn Venteicher, Anthon, IA Cullen Robert Iverson, Vermillion, SD Political Science Education Elementary Education Amanda Kay Vietor, Lennox, SD Tara S. Job Elementary Education Elementary Education, Special Education Heather Marie Waddell, Yankton, SD Melissa D. Knight, Yankton, SD Elementary Education, Special Education Spanish Education Molly Sue Wuestewald, Manilla, IA Brittni A. Konrad, Mitchell, SD Spanish Education Elementary Education Nicholas Paul Wulf, Pierre, SD Krysta Marie Kooi, Sioux Center, IA Math Education Elementary Education, Special Education Cum Laude James Joseph Leonard, Cherokee, IA Physical Education Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Recreation

Martin J. Haslam, Bass Harbor, ME David Brandon Robinson, Desoto, TX Joshua D. Jeffery, Spearfish, SD Jeffrey Seagren, Wausa, NE

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS Bachelor of Fine Arts

Steven Carl Buechler, Centerville, SD Mattie Marie Karel, Seward, NE Art Art University Scholar, Cum Laude Cristina A. Kauffman Jesse Charles Clifford, Martin, SD Art Art Lacey Ann Lee, Wessington Springs, SD Dacia Marie Dick, Philip, SD Art Theatre Katrina Johanna Martin, Sioux Falls, SD University Scholar, Magna Cum Laude Art Jennifer Marie Dorn, Mitchell, SD Michelle Anne Morris, Rapid City, SD Art Education Art Education Anita M. Erickson, Pierce, NE Randy G. Niles, Aberdeen, SD Art Theatre Robert James Garness, Belle Fourche, SD Maegen Sue Persing, Hudson, SD Theatre Art Jessica Lea Grage, Marcus, IA Mary B. Schleich, Mitchell, SD Art Education Art Cum Laude Emily Elizabeth Staloch, Albert Lea, MN Andrew Charles Heller, Armour, SD Theatre Theatre Jonathan Kelly Stapleton, South Sioux City, NE Alyssa Lanea Holler, Roslyn, SD Theatre Theatre Steven Ray Workman, West Jordan, UT Cum Laude Theatre Michael David Husby, Sioux Falls, SD Magna Cum Laude Theatre Cole Mikel Zdenek, Sioux Falls, SD Summa Cum Laude Art

Bachelor of Music

Karen Marie De Jabet, Pierre, SD Christopher A. Larson Music Performance Music Education Kara Ann Engstrom, Webster City, IA Magna Cum Laude Music Education Jonathan Michael Morin, Sioux City, IA Elizabeth Leigh Hoarty, Wessington Springs, SD Music Performance Music Performance Meghan Powell, Yankton, SD Summa Cum Laude Music Education Conor Jensen, Beresford, SD Michael LeRoy Rathke, Rapid City, SD Music Performance Music Performance Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Evelyn Marie Johnson, Watertown, SD Joel Allen Shotwell, Sioux Falls, SD Music Performance Music Education

Bachelor of Musical Arts

Christine Dorothy Blunck, Creighton, NE Cum Laude Joshua James Cope, Yankton, SD Magna Cum Laude SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Bachelor of Science Mary Elizabeth Anderson, Sioux Falls, SD Kory Kay Nincehelser, Pierre, SD Dental Hygiene Dental Hygiene Necol Marie Arens, Yankton, SD Cum Laude Social Work Jessica Leigh Olson, Sioux Falls, SD Jessie Lynn Baier, Storm Lake, IA Dental Hygiene Social Work, Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude Chelsa Elizabeth Bohlmann, Wakonda, SD Lindsay Leigh Pape, Freeman, SD Dental Hygiene Social Work Joseph Ernest Bures, Tyndall, SD Laura Leigh Rau, Selby, SD Social Work Dental Hygiene Summa Cum Laude Lindsay May Reinesch, Sioux Falls, SD Jessica Dawn Drevo, Crete, NE Dental Hygiene Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies Hallie Ann Reumann, Presho, SD Jessica Lynn Fennel, Elk Point, SD Dental Hygiene Dental Hygiene Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Karla Jean Roggenbuck, Revillo, SD Scott R. Gilbert, Shenandoah, IA Dental Hygiene Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies Ashley Rae Schneider, Alton, IA Heather Jane Heine, Vermillion, SD Dental Hygiene Dental Hygiene Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Jaclyn Suzanne Settje, Corona, SD Kimberly Kay Henriksen, Wakonda, SD Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies Dental Hygiene Cum Laude Cum Laude Rochelle Jean Sievert, Pipestone, MN Elly Claire Keller, Milbank, SD Dental Hygiene Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies, Psychology Sara Ann Tillman, Pierre, SD Magna Cum Laude Dental Hygiene Desirae Jean Klein, Chamberlain, SD Meghan F. Torbert, Rapid City, SD Social Work Social Work Lacy Marie Larson, Sioux Falls, SD Amanda Lee Trudeau, Centerville, SD Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies Dental Hygiene Ashley Michele Lilleholm, Sioux Falls, SD Kristin Kay Tschakert, Florence, SD Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies Dental Hygiene Miranda Kay Martin, Madison, SD Cum Laude Dental Hygiene Amanda Mary Wahl, Huron, SD Sarah Jo McGill, Lawton, IA Dental Hygiene Dental Hygiene Cum Laude Elizabeth Moreno, Anaheim, CA Jamie Marie Young, Sioux City, IA Social Work Dental Hygiene Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Kedir E. Wake, Minneapolis, MN Michael John Woolheater Associate of Science

Jennifer M. Adkison, Canby, MN Todd C. Anderson, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Cheryl Lynn Allen, Rapid City, SD With High Honor Nursing Lesley Margaret Andringa, Sheldon, IA With Honor Dental Hygiene Jana Ruth Anderson, Deadwood, SD With Highest Honor Nursing Jamie Leigh Appleman, Johnstown, NE Kayla Marie Anderson, Peever, SD Nursing Nursing John S. Bazemore II Mary Elizabeth Anderson, Sioux Falls, SD Nursing Dental Hygiene Brittany Renae Bean, Belle Fourche, SD Kelsey J. Delbridge, Union Center, SD Dental Hygiene Nursing With High Honor Larscina Jeannette DeWeerd, Doon, IA Douglas James Bruce Belton, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Amy Ann Dickes, Hartington, NE Casey Lee Bertolotto, Lemmon, SD Nursing Nursing Megan Kay Dickes, Fordyce, NE Ashley R. Bettmann Dental Hygiene Nursing Ann Margaret Dittus, Rapid City, SD Annette Marie Block, Unadilla, NE Nursing Nursing Brenda Marie Doerr, Onida, SD Cathy Blumenauer Nursing Nursing Lindsey Carolyn Dougherty, Rapid City, SD Heidi Christine Boehrns, Vermillion, SD Nursing Nursing Kristie L. Escott, Faith, SD Chelsa Elizabeth Bohlmann, Wakonda, SD Nursing Dental Hygiene Nicole Jean Etrheim, Garretson, SD Amber Lee Brenner, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Diane L. Evans, Rapid City, SD Julianna Brooks, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Chelsey Lee Ewald, Spearfish, SD Patricia Lynn Brown Smith, Center, KS Nursing Nursing Kelly L. Faulk, Rapid City, SD With Highest Honor Nursing Heather Marie Buckley, Rapid City, SD Jessica Lynn Fennel, Elk Point, SD Nursing Dental Hygiene Cynthia D. Bulich, Box Elder, SD With High Honor Nursing Amanda Marie Feuerstein, Watertown, SD Conan Dubh Burke, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Rebecca Leigh Fossen, Pierre, SD Michelle Lee Burkett, Pipestone, MN Nursing Nursing Angela J. Foster, Sioux Falls, SD Susan Renee Burnison, Watertown, MN Nursing Nursing Nathan Charles Fritsch, No. St. Paul, MN Janna Raye Carnell, Ponca, NE Nursing Dental Hygiene April Suzanne Gambell, Forest City, IA With High Honor Nursing Amber Michelle Carroll, Highmore, SD Jennifer Arlene Garro, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Michael John Catrett, Marion, SD Shonci Marie Geranen, Canton, SD Nursing Nursing LeAnn Renee Chavez, Spearfish, SD Mitchell L. Gesinger, Sioux Falls, SD Nursing Nursing With Honor With Highest Honor Denise Lea Christensen, Sioux Falls, SD Vilma Granthon, El Paso, TX Nursing Nursing Jenni Ann Christensen, Rapid City, SD Kathryn J. Graves, Hill City, SD Dental Hygiene Nursing With Honor Brittany Lea Griffith, Mobridge, SD Stefanie Mary Colgrove, Hill City, SD Nursing Nursing Michele Ann Grizzel, Lead, SD Laurie Denise Cragun, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Danna Diane Groenewold, Brookings, SD Kelli Ann Craven, Philip, SD Nursing Nursing Cooper Buford Gross, Clear Lake, IA Iverene D. Crow Eagle, Rosebud, SD Nursing Nursing Tucker W. Gross, Watertown, SD Teresa Lynn Dame, Mobridge, SD Dental Hygiene Nursing Patricia Jean Hamiel, St. Lawrence, SD Allie Dawn De Cramer, Edgerton, MN Nursing Nursing With Honor Jessica Marie Deiser, Ellsworth, KS Mindi Kim Hansen, Baltic, SD Nursing Nursing Brooke Lee Hanson, Watertown, SD Jordan Sue Kennedy, Mitchell, SD Nursing Nursing Hilary Diane Harbaugh, Jackson, WY With Honor Dental Hygiene Jessica Lee King, Centerville, SD Jennifer Jo Hart, Custer, SD Dental Hygiene Nursing Janelle Marie Kittelson, Sioux Falls, SD Lyndsay M. Hartley, Spearfish, SD Nursing Nursing Courtney Hisae Klein, Rapid City, SD Jennifer Sue Hathorn, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Philip Nicholas Klemond, Sioux Falls, SD Marie J. Haug, Pierre, SD Nursing Nursing Andrew Daniel Kline, Aberdeen, SD With Highest Honor Nursing Rose Shavonne Healy, Irene, SD Melissa Sue Konechne, White Lake, SD Dental Hygiene Nursing With High Honor Julie Kay Kranz, Waubay, SD Katie Ann Heavlin, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Amy Jo Krause, Sioux Falls, SD Nicole Jo Heckenlaible, Menno, SD Nursing Nursing Dexter Benjamin Krell, Vermillion, SD Heather Jane Heine, Vermillion, SD Nursing Dental Hygiene Jordan N. Krogman, Carpenter, SD With High Honor Nursing Sarah Jane Heitkamp, Worthington, MN Jessica Renee Kruse, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Kimberly Kay Henriksen, Wakonda, SD Tiffany Ann Kruse, Beresford, SD Dental Hygiene Nursing With Honor Amanda Joyce Kusek, Harrisburg, SD Adrianne Kae Hiles, Doland, SD Dental Hygiene Nursing With Honor Kimberley Jo Hilzendager, Sioux Falls, SD Deanna Lynn Kyne, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Traci J. Hinrichs, Sioux Falls, SD Karen R. Lamb, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Tammy Lynn Hippen, Milbank, SD Ryan Michael Lambertz, Sioux Falls, SD Nursing Nursing With High Honor Jessica Lynn Larsen, Milbank, SD Marc Victor Hoffman, Watertown, SD Nursing Nursing Rochelle Janae Larsen, Council Bluffs, IA Rachel LeAnn Holder, Spearfish, SD Nursing Nursing Trevor D Larsen, Sioux Falls, SD Holly Georgiana Holm, Viborg, SD Nursing Nursing Andrew Robert Larson, Sioux Falls, SD Lindy Lenae Hotchkiss, Freeman, SD Nursing Nursing Brittany Dawn Larson, Lake Preston, SD Bridget Ann Hrdlicka, Pierre, SD Nursing Nursing Robyn R. Lee Danny L. Hughes, Sioux Falls, SD Nursing Nursing Chayamorn Leeraksakiat, Aberdeen, SD Carol Elaine Hynek, Kerkhoven, MN Nursing Nursing Maurine G. Lembke, DeSmet, SD Eric James Jensen, Sioux Falls, SD Nursing Nursing Anne Marie LeMire, Maplewood, MN Jennifer Lacey Jensen, Gettysburg, SD Nursing Nursing Letha P. Lende Schena Lorelei Jensen, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Elizabeth Ann Linneweber, Garretson, SD Jennifer Lynette Jordan, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing With Honor Holly Kaylene Joyce, Jackson, MN Alyssa LaVonne Lord, Groton, SD Nursing Nursing Jessica Rae Karges, Milbank, SD Crystal Marie Lubben, LeMars, IA Nursing Dental Hygiene Heather Ann Ludeman, Spearfish, SD Drew Montgomery Osborne, Redwood Falls, MN Nursing Nursing Miranda Kay Martin, Madison, SD Brian R. Owen, Sturgis, SD Dental Hygiene Nursing Kristi L. McCarty Brenda Leigh Pechacek Nursing Nursing Samantha Ashley McConnell, Sioux Falls, SD Leslie Renee Pelster, Omaha, NE Nursing Nursing Jaime Marie McKnight, Rapid City, SD Brandi LeAnn Phillips, Hawarden, IA Nursing Nursing Lindsey Joy Meier, Folda, MN Mary Jean Pieper, Windom, MN Nursing Nursing William C. Meisner Melody J. Pierson, Magdalena, NM Nursing Nursing Lisa Louise Merrigan, Yankton, SD Tonya Marie Pitts, Chester, SD Nursing Nursing Ashley Lynn Meyer, Parker, SD With High Honor Nursing Britney Renae Prins, Clear Lake, SD Mary W. Mickelson-Buck, Watertown, SD Dental Hygiene Nursing With Honor Andrea Ann Miller, Pierre, SD Mila S. Pugach, Sioux Falls, SD Nursing Nursing Misti Marie Mills, Gregory, SD Laura Leigh Rau, Selby, SD Nursing Dental Hygiene Diane E. Mireles, Rapid City, SD Nicole Jo Rechnagel, Parker, SD Nursing Nursing Samantha L. Mitchell Maynard Joseph Reimnitz, Stickney, SD Nursing Nursing Vanessa Leigh Molina, Warner, SD Lindsay May Reinesch, Sioux Falls, SD Nursing Dental Hygiene Tiffany Joy Morin, Ruthton, MN Hallie Ann Reumann, Presho, SD Nursing Dental Hygiene With Honor With High Honor James L. Morris, Missoula, MT Chelsea Raye Riedy, Bismarck, ND Nursing Nursing Linda Marie Morris, Sioux Falls, SD Kristina R. Roback Nursing Nursing Jamie Marie Moser, Belle Fourche, SD Brandi Jo Roos, Brandon, SD Nursing Nursing Kelly Rae Namken, Hayti, SD Deardra Lee Rose, Ipswich, SD Nursing Nursing Kaia Marie Nelson, Vermillion, SD Linda Lorraine Rowles, Montreal, Canada Nursing Nursing Megan Karin Nelson, Beresford, SD Teresa Lynn Rubino, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Kimberley Ann Nicolosi, Hot Springs, SD Janine Renee Rubins, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Kory Kay Nincehelser, Pierre, SD Katie Marie Ruhd, Clear Lake, SD Dental Hygiene Nursing With Honor Leslie Jo Rumpza, Sioux Falls, SD Alica M. Nordstrom Nursing Nursing Laura A. Ruotsalainen, Lake Norden, SD Erica Leigh Noteboom, Pierre, SD Nursing Nursing Carrie J. Sanders Teresa Ann Nowak, Gayville, SD Nursing Nursing Nicole Marie Schleusner, Watertown, SD Jessica Leigh Olson, Sioux Falls, SD Nursing Dental Hygiene Jaime Lyn Schmidt, Draper, SD With Highest Honor Nursing Veronica Irene Olson, Jefferson, SD Racheal Ruth Schmitz, Herrick, SD Nursing Nursing Julia Theresa Orrock Ashley Rae Schneider, Alton, IA Nursing Dental Hygiene With Honor With Honor Linda Lorraine Schoenfelder Sara Ann Tillman, Pierre, SD Nursing Dental Hygiene Diane Marie Schurrer, Watertown, SD Rebecca Mikel Tinsley, Belle Fourche, SD Nursing Nursing Kim Corrine Shaul, Valentine, NE Diane Lynn Tounsley, Sioux Falls, SD Nursing Nursing Angela Renae Shoup, Canton, SD Amanda Lee Trudeau, Centerville, SD Nursing Dental Hygiene Rochelle Jean Sievert, Pipestone, SD Rachel Lynn Trudeau, Elk Point, SD Dental Hygiene Nursing Molly J. Simpson, Galva, IA Kristin Kay Tschakert, Florence, SD Nursing Dental Hygiene Cindy Hazel Sinkey, Midland, SD With Honor Nursing Aimee Marie Ullom, Chancellor, SD Jaclynn Michelle Small, Sioux Falls, SD Nursing Nursing Anne Christine Van Ballegooyen, Hoffman, MN Danielle Darlene Smith, Pipestone, MN Nursing Nursing Wanda Lee Van Wormer, Clear Lake, SD Jennifer Nicole Smith, Sioux Falls, SD Nursing Nursing Gordon F. Varuska, III, Sioux Falls, SD McKenzie Lynne Smith, Havana, ND Nursing Nursing Rhiannon Suzan Velazquez, Pine Ridge, SD Jessica Lea Sona, Canistota, SD Nursing Dental Hygiene Danielle Diann Vis, Beaver Creek, MN With Honor Nursing Kimberley K. Sorensen, Brandon, SD Victorria Ann Voegeli, Beresford, SD Nursing Nursing Anita Sprenger, Rapid City, SD Amanda Mary Wahl, Huron, SD Nursing Dental Hygiene With Highest Honor With Honor Shannon Lee Spurlin, Sioux Falls, SD Rachel Renee Walker, Belle Fourche, SD Nursing Nursing Sarah Lyn St. Pierre, Hayti, SD Jeff Scott Weifenbach, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Laura Ashley Staebell, Sioux Falls, SD Rachael Leigh Weldon, Sioux Falls, SD Nursing Nursing Eva Michelle Steckman, Hermosa, SD Kay Leanne Weller, Gregory, SD Nursing Nursing Rebecca M. Steffen, Yankton, SD Rachel G. Wellner, Spencer, NE Nursing Nursing Shandi Nicole Steffen, Mound, MN Amanda Nicole Welton, Salem, OR Nursing Nursing Shannon Leah Stemwedel, Watertown, SD Tawnya Janet Whiting, Rapid City, SD Nursing Nursing Sadie Jo Stephan, Tea, SD Crystal Mae Wigdahl, Watertown, SD Nursing Nursing Catherine Ann Sterling, Canton, SD Reena Marie Wilen, Vienna, SD Nursing Nursing Elizabeth Ann Stukel, Yankton, SD Danielle Elise Winge, Dawson, MN Nursing Nursing Jennifer Jean Sullivan, Sioux Falls, SD Raichatou Ann Wylie, Sioux Falls, SD Nursing Nursing Lindsey Allyce Swanstrom, Yankton, SD Jaime Marie Young, Sioux City, IA Nursing Dental Hygiene With Honor With Honor Cassandra Jo Teachout, Minneapolis, MN Joshua A. Zerfas Nursing Nursing With Honor Sara Lynn Zikmund, Alma, NE Andrea Joan Thomas, Minnetonka, MN Nursing Dental Hygiene Julie Renee Zimmer, Sioux Falls, SD With Honor Nursing Mika Joan Tibbs, Dupree, SD Zinta Marinna Zvaners, Sioux Falls, SD Nursing Nursing To earn an honors designation at graduation, the baccalaureate-level graduate must have completed at least 64 hours of USD credit and must meet the following USD and cumulative grade point averages:

Summa Cum Laude equal to or greater than 3.9 Magna Cum Laude equal to or greater than 3.7 Cum Laude equal to or greater than 3.5

To earn an honors designation at graduation, the associate-level graduate must have completed at least 32 hours of USD credit and must meet the following USD and cumulative grade point averages:

With Highest Honor equal to or greater than 3.9 With High Honor equal to or greater than 3.7 With Honor equal to or greater than 3.5

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ACADEMIC DRESS

The tradition of academic costume has a history of nearly eight centuries. In medieval Europe, all townsmen wore long flowing robes or gowns. The materials and colors varied greatly, according to wealth and rank of the individual, and were governed by royal decree. Gradually there developed distinctive gowns for the various profes- sions, trades and guilds. They survive today in the gowns of religious orders, the judiciary and the academic regalia.

The gowns worn by the recipients of the various degrees vary somewhat in design. The sleeves of the gown worn by recipients of the baccalaureate degree are long and pointed, while the sleeves of the gown worn by the master’s degree recipients are square at one end with a slit at the elbow. The doctor’s gown has flowing sleeves with three bars of velvet and facing of velvet down the front of the gown.

Most distinctive of the academic regalia is the hood, which serves as identification of the graduate degree and the institution where the degree was awarded. The hood is lined with silk in the official colors of the institution. Thus, the hood of The University of South Dakota is lined in red. The trim is velvet, three inches wide for the master’s degree and five inches wide for the doctor’s degree. The color of the velvet border indicates the degree.

The academic cap was developed in the fifteenth century. Some caps were stiff, some soft, some square, some round, with a tuft in the center. The tassel used today is an elaboration of the tuft. While some institutions still use the round caps, most institutions have adopted the “mortar board” style which comes from Oxford. The tassel for graduate degrees may be black, except that a gold bullion tassel may be worn by recipients of the doctorate. The tassel’s color indicates the discipline in which the degree has been earned. The tassel colors are shown below:

Arts and Sciences...... White Business...... Sapphire Blue Education...... Light Blue Fine Arts (Art and Theatre)...... Brown Fine Arts(Music)...... Pink Law...... Purple Medicine...... Green

Honors societies wear specially designed stoles, cords or medallions. The designations are listed below.

Betta Gamma Sigma...... Blue ribbon with medallion Chi Sigma Iota...... Blue & white honor cords Golden Key International Honour Society...... Blue & gold honor cord Mortar Board...... Go.ld & silver interlaced honor cords Omicron Delta Kappa...... White, black & blue twisted cords Order of Omega...... White & gold double cords Phi Beta Kappa Society...... Light blue & light pink honor cords Psi-Chi Psychology Club...... Double gold cord with blue & gold tassels University Honors Program...... Gold stole Faculty wearing medals with a red ribbon are recipients of a Belbas-Larson Award, given as the university’s highest honor for teaching excellence; faculty wearing a red/ white ribbon are recipients of Richard and Sharon Cutler Awards, given by the College of Arts and Sciences for promoting liberal arts education through teaching and research.