SPRING 2017

Commencement OF

THE ONE HUNDRED THIRTIETH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES DAKOTA DOME, VERMILLION, SD MAY 6, 2017 Graduate & Undergraduate Commencement Dakota Dome May 6, 2017 9:30 a.m.

The Commencement Procession Dr. Susan Keith-Gray, of Music

The National Anthem USD Chamber Singers Directed by Dr. David Holdhusen

Welcome Dr. Robin Ammon, University Senate Chair James W. Abbott, President

Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching Jim Moran, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Associate Professor Jason Porter, Beacom School of Business Assistant Professor David Lane, of Arts & Sciences

Commencement Address Royce C. Engstrom, University of Montana

USD Chamber Singers i carry your heart arr. by Connor Koppin Directed by Dr. David Holdhusen

Honorary Degree Pamela Smith Hill, Doctor of Humane Letters

Authorization of Degree Conferral Harvey C. Jewett, South Dakota Board of Regents Hooding and Conferring of Doctoral Candidates and Presentation of Diplomas Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Education Doctor of Audiology Docotor of Occupational Therapy Doctor of Physical Therapy Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctor of Medicine Juris Doctor

Conferring of Specialist and Master Degrees and Presentation of Diplomas Specialist in Education Master of Arts Master of Business Administration Master of Fine Arts Master of Music Master of Professional Accountancy Executive Master of Public Administration Master of Public Administration Master of Public Health Master of Science Master of Social Work

Conferring of Baccalaureate and Associate Degrees and Presentation of Diplomas

ROTC Oath of Office Jim Moran, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Lieutenant Colonel Michelle Bunkers, Department Chair, Military Science

Induction into Alumni Association Staci Stern, Alumni Association Representative

University Hymn, Alma Mater USD Chamber Singers Directed by Dr. David Holdhusen

Closing Remarks James W. Abbott, President Dr. Robin Ammon, University Senate Chair

Recessional Note to Guests: The audience will remain seated for both the Processional and Recessional and will rise for the National Anthem and Alma Mater. Professional photographs by Lifetouch Photography will be available a week after the ceremony at www.usd.edu/registrar/commencement.cfm.

The commencement program is a list of candidates for degree. It is not an official listing of degrees conferred. Commencement Speaker

Royce C. Engstrom

Dr. Engstrom is on the faculty at the University of Montana after serving as President of UM for six years and Provost for three years before that. He was a member of the University of South Dakota community for 28 years, holding positions as a Faculty member in the Department of Chemistry, Department Chair, and Vice-President for Research, Dean of the Graduate School and Provost. In all of those roles, Engstrom has been a staunch advocate for student engagement, interdisciplinary learning, and research growth. He takes great pride in his relationships with both UM and USD, and views the growth of student research at USD and the launch of the Global Leadership Initiative at UM among his most important work.

He has been actively involved in the national agenda for higher education, serving in leadership roles in the Council on Undergraduate Research, the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, the Northwest Commission on and , and the Association of American Colleges and Universities.

Royce is married to Mary Engstrom, who holds a doctorate from USD and who served on the faculty there. They have two children. Carey is married to Pete (both USD grads) and they have two boys. Tyler is married to Ellie, and they live in New York. Royce has had a long-time hobby of building and paddling wooden canoes.

He is grateful to the opportunity to speak at USD’s 2017 Commencement. Honorary Degree Recipient

Pamela Smith Hill

Pamela Smith Hill is the New York Times best-selling editor of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography and the author of Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Writer’s Life. She is also the author of three award-winning young adult novels. At eighteen, she sold her first story to her hometown newspaper and has been writing professionally ever since. She’s taught professional and creative writing classes at universities in Oregon, Washington, and Colorado. Her popular massive open online courses on Laura Ingalls Wilder, offered through Missouri State University, have reached 10,000 students worldwide. Her books have been recognized by the Junior Library Guild, the Oregon Book Awards, Western Writers of America, Women Writing the West, the New York Public Library, the National Indie Excellence Committee, and the Mark Twain Award Committee. She holds BA and MA degrees from the University of South Dakota. Ms. Hill lives in Portland, Oregon, where the continues to teach and write. Stage Party Head Marshals

James W. Abbott Michelle Van Maanen College of Arts & Sciences President Leon Korte Harvey C. Jewett Beacom School of Business Board of Regents Representative Royce C. Engstrom Speaker Pamela Smith Hill Marshals Honorary Degree Recipient Staci Stern Daniel Bird Alumni Association Representative Robin Ammon Sanford School of Medicine University Senate Chair Kathryn Birkeland Jim Moran Beacom School of Business Provost & Vice President, Academic Affairs Darlene Bogenpohl Ranjit Koodali School of Health Sciences Dean, Graduate Education Sherrie Bosse Mary Nettleman School of Education Vice President, Health Affairs & Scott Breuninger Dean, Sanford School of Medicine College of Arts & Sciences Paul C. Bunger Ann Brunick Dean, Medical Student Affairs School of Health Sciences Thomas Geu Steven Bucklin Dean, School of Law College of Arts & Sciences Kurt Hackemer David Carr Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Beacom School of Business Venky Venkatachalam John Dudley Dean, Beacom School of Business College of Arts & Sciences Donald Easton-Brooks Gregory Huckabee Dean, School of Education Beacom School of Business Larry Schou Christine Hutton Dean, College of Fine Arts School of Law Michael Lawler Dean, School of Health Sciences Moses Ikiugu Timothy Pyles School of Health Sciences Reader, College of Fine Arts Eric Jepsen Jennifer Thompson College of Arts & Sciences Registrar Joy Karges School of Health Sciences Beverly Kennedy School of Health Sciences Peter Kindle School of Health Sciences Solveig Korte College of Arts & Sciences Kelly McKay-Semmler College of Arts & Sciences Honorary Marshals Jay Memmott School of Health Sciences Emeritus Professor Gervase Hittle Lana Svien Emeritus Professor Robert Stoner School of Health Sciences Rand Wergin Beacom School of Business Board of Regents Michael G. Rush Jim Morgan Executive Director Brookings Bob Sutton Randy Schaefer President, Sioux Falls Madison Kevin Schieffer Pam Roberts Vice President, Sioux Falls Pierre (Hughes County) John Bastian Joan Wink Secretary, Bell Fourche Howes (Mead) Harvey C. Jewett Conrad Adam Aberdeen Pierre

Faculty in Attendance

Professor Mejai Bola Avoseh Professor Whitney Lucas Molitor Professor John Banasiak Professor Dongming Mei Professor Chet Barney Professor Jessica Messersmith Professor Mark Baron Professor Diana Messick Professor Kathleen Brown-Rice Professor Ranelle Nissen Professor Ayana Campoli Professor Doug Peterson Professor Jean Caraway Professor Kari Potter Professor Karen Card Professor Kristine Reed Professor Michael Card Professor Kevin Reins Professor Susan Curtin Professor Randy Quevillon Professor Thomas Davies Professor Soonhee Roh Professor David De Jong Professor Kyle Roux Professor De Vee Dykstra Professor Alexei Savinov Professor Dan Engebretson Professor Shane Semmler Professor Matthew Fairholm Professor Daniel Soluk Professor Diana Feldhacker Professor Carole South-Winter Professor Lisa Feller Professor Teresa Stephenson Professor Raimondo Genna Professor Gabrielle Strouse Professor Lisa Hazlett Professor Andrew Sykes Professor Helene Hegge Professor Charles Thatcher Professor Angela Helmer Professor Thomas Tiahrt Professor David Holdhusen Professor Jill Tyler Professor Gerard Jacobs Professor Dan Van Peursem Professor Marni Johnson Martin Professor Barry Vickrey Professor Lindsey Jorgensen Professor Laura Vidler Professor Maribeth Jorgensen Professor Hongmin Wang Professor Teddi Joyce Professor Mandy Williams Professor Christina Keller Professor Sara Wollersheim Shervey Professor Bruce Kelley Professor Garreth Zalud Professor Jacob Kerby Professor Frank Zavadil Professor Karen Kindle Professor Yi-Fan Li

Briana Chalese Nelson Kraayenbrink, Platte, SD Graduate School M.A., University of South Dakota Presented by Dean Ranjit Koodali Psychology Training Effectiveness and Mental Model Change Sarah Anne Novickis Doctoral Degrees B.A., Briar Cliff University Counseling & Psychology in Education Teachers’ Conceptions of Evidence-Based Doctor of Philosophy Practices & School Mental Health in Rural Versus Urban Cluster Settings Madhubabu Alaparthi, Vermillion, SD Jordan Nathan Sheets, Dixon, CA M.S., University of South Dakota M.S., Black Hills State University Materials Chemistry Basic Biomedical Sciences Dansylamide Derivatives of 1,8-Anthraquinone- Identifying the Role of SUSD2 in the 18-Crown-5: Synthesis, Characterization and Progression of High-grade Serous Ovarian Emission Behavior with Metal Ions Cancer Christina Amatya, Sioux Falls, SD Stacy Marie Solsaa, Castlewood, SD B.S., St. Cloud State University M.S., South Basic Biomedical Sciences Counseling & Psychology in Education Testing Alternative Protein Engineering School Counselor Perceptions of State-Level Strategies for Induction of Functional T Resources and Supports for School Regulatory Cells as a Potential Therapeutic Counselors Implementing CSCPs Approach for Type 1 Diabetes Hitomi Gunsolley, Funabashi M.S., California State University - Los Angeles Psychology Japanese People's Reactions to the Great East Doctor of Education Japan Earthquake and Development of Theory of Secondary Contro Adam Hardy, Sioux Falls, SD Matthew Allen Hoyer, Rapid City, SD M.A., University of South Dakota M.S., South Dakota State University Counseling & Psychology in Education Educational Administration Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Attachment and Retention Amongst Neglect among Substance Abuse Counselors First-Year College Students Sigurd Edward Hartnett, Redwood City, CA Tanja N. Pederson B.A., University of California - Berkeley M.S., South Dakota State University Physician Scientist Educational Administration Potential Mechanisms Underlying the Reduced Implementing a Five-Week Summer Program Parasympathetic Control of the Heart: The as an Intervention to Kindergarten Readiness Roles of UCHL1 & BCHE Paul Edward Von Fischer, Brookings, SD Stephanie J. Jensen, Elk Point, SD Ed.S., University of South Dakota M.S., University of South Dakota Educational Administration Materials Chemistry The Relationship Between Teacher Perception Cobalt Doped Anatase for Use in of Principal Servant Leadership Behavior and Photo-electrochemical Water Splitting Teacher Job Satisfaction in South Dakota Applications: A Density Functional Theory Heather Anne Bleecker, Fountain Valley, CA Study on Non-radiative Relaxation Dynamics M.A., California State University - Long Benjamin S. Kohls Beach M.S., Minnesota State University - Mankato & Instruction Counseling & Psychology in Education South Dakota Middle School Mathematics The Experience of Fatherhood with an Ill or Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching Preterm Infant Competencies Laurel Krokstrom, Vermillion, SD Krystal Dawn Kooiker, Sheldon, IA M.A., University of Southern California - M.S., Southwest Minnesota State University Los Angeles Curriculum & Instruction Counseling & Psychology in Education Response to Intervention in Middle School: What Makes Music Majors Unique? Motivation Teacher Perceptions of Learner to Learn in Major and General Coursework Characteristics Philip Neil MacKenzie, Mankato, MN M.F.A., Minnesota State University - Mankato English The Dead Don't Mind: A Novel Colleen Ann Murley, Aberdeen, SD Ed.S., University of South Dakota Educational Administration Doctor of Occupational Demographic Characteristics of Successful English Language Learners in Rural Therapy Communities Samuel Platt, Tallahassee, FL M.S., Florida Agricultural & Mechanical Megan Marie Aesoph, Sioux Falls, SD University B.S., University of St. Thomas Curriculum & Instruction Cali Lynn Bellar, Norfolk, NE A Phenomenological Approach to B.A., Doane College Understanding the Essence of Bullying and Matthew Douglas Buescher, Lincoln, NE Prevention on School Buses from the B.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln Perception of School Bus Monitors Kelsey Frances Croghan, Norfolk, NE Ben Michael Schaap, Pierre, SD B.S., M.S., South Dakota State University Rebecca Jo Fischer, Ashton, IA Educational Administration B.S., South Dakota State University Fostering Creativity In Higher Education: A Nicole Rene Green, Columbus, NE Study Of College Educators B.S., University of Nebraska - Kearney Jennifer Ross Sierra, Porcupine, SD Bethany Lynn Hansmeier, Bristol, SD M.A., B.S., South Dakota State University Educational Administration Jessica Anne Hicks, Rapid City, SD Lakóta Language Program: A Case Study of M.S., University of South Dakota Second Language Learning Model and Rebecca Jo Lynn Johnson, Rapid City, SD Curriculum at Indian School B.S., University of South Dakota James R. Weaver Tanae Joy Kartak, Winner, SD M.S.Ed., Northern State University B.S., South Dakota State University Educational Administration Tessa Leigh Kleinwolterink, Sibley, IA Job Satisfaction of Fine Arts Teachers in a B.A., Augustana College Rural State Clare Theresa Koezly, Ham Lake, MN B.A., Benedictine College Nicole Renee Kraft, Omaha, NE B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University Doctor of Audiology Jenna Louise LaMee, Andover, SD B.S., University of South Dakota Alyssa Victoria Leisinger, Sioux Falls, SD Holly Marie Bonnichsen, Blunt, SD B.S., Southwest Minnesota State University B.S., University of South Dakota Alexya Hope Maassen, Brandon, SD How Adults with Acquired Hearing Loss B.A., Northwestern College Remember Normal Hearing Amy Lynn Marie Nelson, Yankton, SD Joel Thomas Brewer, Lennox, SD M.S., University of South Dakota B.S., University of South Dakota Tyler Lee Ommen, Sheldon, IA Preference and Performance: Manufacturer B.A., Morningside College “Proprietary Fit” Algorithm Hearing Aid Fitting Morgan Lee Stover, Columbus, NE Versus Probe-Microphone Verified Prescription B.S., Concordia University - Seward Hillary Ann Donnelly, Elk Point, SD Katlin Jo Van Peursem, Rushmore, MN B.S., University of South Dakota B.S., South Dakota State University The Effect of Device Reliability and the Timothy Austin Wallick, Columbus, NE Provision of Loaner and Personal Spare B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University Devices on Self Reported Patient Stress Samantha J. Ewing, Redwood Falls, MN B.S., St. Cloud State University The Use of Amplification, Masking, and Counseling for Patients with Tinnitus and Normal Hearing Sensitivity Brittney Ann Van Gent, Luverne, MN B.S., University of South Dakota Effect of Video Model on Measures of Perceived Stress/Anxiety, Usefulness, Ease of Use, and Self-Efficacy for Adults with Post- Lingual Hearing Loss Being Treated with Cochlear Implants Doctor of Physical Professional Therapy Degrees

Kristin Ann Arens, Crofton, NE B.S., University of South Dakota Marisa Sue Blackwell, Miller, SD Sanford School of B.S., South Dakota State University Steven Michael Blom, Corsica, SD Medicine B.S., University of South Dakota Jacy Rae Brown, Buffalo, SD Presented by Dean Mary Nettleman B.S., South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Renee Lynn Burnham, Winner, SD Doctor of Medicine B.S., South Dakota State University Jena Rae Haigh, Sioux Falls, SD Jed H. Assam, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., South Dakota State University M.S., Jennifer Renee Hall, Columbus, NE B.A., Bethel University B.A., College of Saint Benedict B.S., Bethel University Shelbi Leigh Hatfield, Papillion, NE Kelsey Lea Bean, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., College of Saint Mary B.A., St. Olaf College Matthew David Hodgden, Holloway, MN Paul David Berndt, Mankato, MN B.A., Southwest Minnesota State University B.A., Augustana College Rhianna Nicolle Hoffman, Rapid City, SD Daniel Boadwine, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., South Dakota School of Mines & B.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln Technology Dominique Boudreau Boadwine, Yankton, SD Spencer John Laufmann, Brookings, SD M.A., University of South Dakota B.S., South Dakota State University B.S., University of South Dakota Clay Matthew Lovro, Sioux Falls, SD Scholarship Pathway Scholar B.S., University of South Dakota Kassidy Randell Boyd, Mitchell, SD Chelsey Nicole Michel, Dell Rapids, SD M.A., University of South Dakota B.S., University of Sioux Falls B.S., University of South Dakota Sarah Joy Moen, Anoka, MN Cum Laude B.S., South Dakota State University Kaitlin Ann Branick, Sioux Falls, SD Melissa Lynn Muehler, Mitchell, SD B.S., University of South Dakota B.S., South Dakota State University Ryan Buse, Brandon, SD Sarah Peterson Baker, Sioux Falls, SD B.A., South Dakota State University B.S., Northern State University B.S., South Dakota State University Alyssa Shay Pfeifle, Brandon, SD Cum Laude B.S., University of South Dakota Peter S. Chang, Sioux Falls, SD Tyler James Sarringar, Pierre, SD B.S., Arizona State B.S., Dakota Wesleyan University Summa Cum Laude, Scholarship Pathway Jenna Elizabeth Sieve, New Ulm, MN Scholar B.S., South Dakota State University Daniel R. Davies, Vermillion, SD Boni Slagerman, Woodbury, MN B.S., University of South Dakota B.S., University of South Dakota Summa Cum Laude, SSM Alumni Kelsey Rae Tobin, Sioux City, IA Student Scholar B.A., Morningside College Samuel Alan Evenson, Sioux Falls, SD Britt Matthew Wickett, Brandon, SD B.A., Augustana College B.S., Southwest Minnesota State University Scholarship Pathway Scholar Mark Robert Wilcox, Yankton, SD Brendan Patrick Feehan, Rapid City, SD B.S., Black Hills State University B.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln Dawn Teresa Williams, Sioux Falls, SD Brooke Autumn Fischer, Sioux Falls, SD B.A., College of Saint Benedict B.A., Mount Marty College Christa Renae Wolf, Pierre, SD Summa Cum Laude B.S., Chadron State College Margaret Elizabeth Free, Sioux Falls, SD B.A., College of Saint Benedict Michael Paul Frost, Rapid City, SD B.S., Montana State Magna Cum Laude, Scholarship Pathway Scholar Tyler Gilliland, Sioux Falls, SD Joshua Rezkalla, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., University of South Dakota B.S., University of North Dakota Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude JaMicah Rudo Harris, Sioux Falls, SD Paul Dean Rozeboom, Sergeant Bluff, IA B.S., South Dakota School of Mines & B.S., University of California - Riverside Technology Magna Cum Laude Sigurd Edward Hartnett, Redwood City, CA Mason Ray Ruthford, Rapid City, SD B.A., University of California - Berkley B.S., University of Iowa James Benjamin Hellekson, Faith, SD Jordan Thomas Schild, Yankton, SD B.S., Black Hills State University B.S., University of South Dakota Kirstin Ashley Hockhausen, Rapid City, SD Meredith Shama, Fishers, IN B.S., South Dakota State University B.S., South Dakota State University Magna Cum Laude Andrea Sherman, Sioux Falls, SD Amber Kay Holmes, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., Augustana College B.S., University of South Dakota Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Hannah Grace Statz, Sioux Falls, SD Matthew Lee Hustrulid, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., Creighton University B.S., South Dakota School of Mines & Magna Cum Laude Technology Danielle Anne Thornburg, Hayti, SD Brooke Jensen, Humboldt, SD B.S., Creighton University B.S., South Dakota State University Scholarship Pathway Scholar Eric William Jones, Escondido, CA Randall James Waldner, Redfield, SD B.S., Brigham Young B.S., South Dakota State University Cum Laude, Scholarship Pathway Scholar Summa Cum Laude Trevor Olson Kindle, Yankton, SD Trevor James Watson, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., University of South Dakota B.S., University of South Dakota Summa Cum Laude Scholarship Pathway Scholar Keely Marie Krolikowski, Winner, SD Lucinda Jean Weaver, Rapid City, SD B.S., Black Hills State University B.S., Augustana College Summa Cum Laude Kristin Ann Wempe, Mitchell, SD Benjamin Lee Lancaster, Crofton, NE B.S., University of South Dakota B.S., Buena Vista University SSM Alumni Student Scholar Cum Laude Kelly Elizabeth Wong, Custer, SD Jens Jacob Lillevold, Yankton, SD B.S., Augustana College B.S., University of Minnesota - Minneapolis Scholarship Pathway Scholar Benjamin Dean Meyerink, Platte, SD Ethan Michael Young, Harrisburg, SD B.S., South Dakota State University B.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln Collin Thomas Michels, Yankton, SD Summa Cum Laude B.S., University of South Dakota Magna Cum Laude, SSM Alumni Student Scholar, Scholarship Pathway Scholar Emily Ann Nachtigal, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln School of Law Summa Cum Laude Michael Eric Neilson, Yankton, SD Presented by Dean Thomas Geu B.S., South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Charis Elizabeth Noteboom, Sioux Falls, SD Juris Doctor B.A., Bethel University B.S., Bethel University Kiira Marie Anderson, Dell Rapids, SD Magna Cum Laude B.A., University of Iowa Karah Dawn Odegaard, Rapid City, SD Abigail Marie Baatz, Lester, IA B.S., University of Sioux Falls B.A., National American University Ashley Michelle Osenga, Dell Rapids, SD Joseph Ole Bjornstad, Spirit Lake, IA B.S., University of Sioux Falls B.A., Saint John’s University Daniel Parrott, Sioux Falls, SD Elliot J. Bloom, Scenic, SD B.S., University of Minnesota - Minneapolis B.A., Augustana College Cum Laude, Scholarship Pathway Scholar Nicole Mary Brandt, Yankton, SD John Alexander Person, Hartford, SD B.A., Mount Marty College B.S., University of South Dakota Ashley R. Brost, Sioux Falls, SD A.S., Community College of the Air B.A., Augustana College Force - Maxwell AFB Shad Eugene Christman, Lemmon, SD Magna Cum Laude B.S., South Dakota State University Sarah Elizabeth Christopherson, Sioux Falls, SD Rene T. McNulty, Omaha, NE B.A., B.S., Bellevue University Kayla Caresse Clark, Broken Bow, NE Joseph Andrew Meader, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., Wayne State College B.A., Augustana College William Dewitt Coby Jr., University City, MO Benjamin James Mulford, Fresno, CA B.S., Missouri State University - Springfield B.A., Fresno Pacific University Maggie Kay Cockburn, Cherokee, IA Jeffry A. Mulrain B.B.A., University of South Dakota B.S., Stetson University Matthew Jacob Davidson, Kahoka, MO Kfir Orgad, Las Vegas, NV B.S., Saint Louis University B.S., Brigham Young University Jacob Daniel Dawson, Howard, SD Brianna H. Palomaki, Poplar Grove, IL B.A., University of South Dakota B.A., Rockford University Mathew Doud, Rapid City, SD Jun Byung Park, Seoul B.A., University of Southern Maine B.A., SUNY at Buffalo Center Joseph Brian Erickson, Dell Rapids, SD Gavin Douglas Pochop, Gregory, SD B.A., University of South Dakota B.A., University of South Dakota Jessica Dee Four Bear, Eagle Butte, SD Craig Matthew Popper, Bangor, ME B.S., Oglala Lakota College B.S., Southwest Minnesota State University Brandi D. Gant, Geddes, SD Ryan William Wendell Redd, Columbus, SD B.S., University of South Dakota B.S., South Dakota State University Lori K. Goad, Denton, TX Hayley Nicole Ridgway, Yankton, SD B.S., University of North Texas B.A., University of South Dakota Brian Marcus Griffin, Jacksonville, FL Gail Marie Schilmoeller, Marcus, IA B.A., University of South Dakota B.S., Northwest Missouri State University Carl Franz Haberstick, Huron, SD Mallory Kay Schulte, Yankton, SD B.S., University of South Dakota B.A., Augustana College Austin James Hieb, Aberdeen, SD Michael Ernest Spraitz, Vermillion, SD B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University B.S., National American University Jeffery H. Holt, Wayne, NE Christopher Rush Storz, Panama, NE B.S., Wayne State College B.S., Kyle Layne Jensen, Aberdeen, SD Adam Ian Stratmeyer, Rapid City, SD B.A., University of South Dakota B.S., University of South Dakota Lloyd Grey Jensen, Watertown, SD Michael Imlay Teigum, Madelia, MN B.S., South Dakota State University B.A., Augustana University Derrick Nilus Johnson, Tyndall, SD Jeffrey Allan Theisen, Le Mars, IA B.A., University of South Dakota B.S., University of South Dakota Kelly Lynn Kanaan, Rapid City, SD Jason C. Thomas, Rapid City, SD B.A., Morningside College B.A., Chadron State College Andrea Lynn Keupp, Sioux Falls, SD Ryker Thompson Tieszen, Pierre, SD B.A., Augustana College B.S., University of South Dakota Nicholas H. Koontz, Sturgis, SD Erik Harper Van Buren, Los Altos, CA B.S., Black Hills State University B.S., Saint Mary’s College of California Kody Ray Kyriss, Lesterville, SD Matthew Jacob Vonnahme, Carroll, IA B.A., Northern State University B.A., Buena Vista University Amanda Ashley LaCroix, Rapid City, SD Zach Wetzel, La Canada, CA B.S., University of Utah B.M., Brigham Young University Kasen Ellis Lambeth, Cedar City, UT Nicholes D. Wiest, Rapid City, SD B.A., Southern Utah University B.S., University of South Dakota Brianna Elizabeth Lear, Rock Springs, WY Alafia Shangol Wright, Madison, WI B.A., University of Wyoming B.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison Anna Mae Limoges, Beresford, SD B.A., University of South Dakota Seth Allen Lopour, Fort Pierre, SD B.A., University of South Dakota Aaron Patrick Lougheed, Beresford, SD B.S., University of South Dakota Andrew Michael Magner, Indianapolis, IN B.A., Purdue University Emily Christine Maurice, Sioux Falls, SD B.A., Augustana College Kimberly Breanne McNulty, Omaha, NE B.A., Creighton University Carly Anne Retterath, Mandan, ND Specialist & M.Ed., Educational Administration Ann Bernadette Shuda, Bethel, AK M.S., University of Wisconsin - Stout Master Degrees Counseling & Psychology in Education Justin Siemsen, Mitchell, SD M.A., Dakota Wesleyan University Educational Administration Graduate School Brock Smith, Sioux Falls, SD B.A., University of South Dakota Presented by Dean Ranjit Koodali Counseling & Psychology in Education Mallory Leigh Smith, Langdon, ND B.A., Mayville State University Specialist in Education Counseling & Psychology in Education Sheila M. Strobel, Hurley, SD Joshua Edward Bowar, Sioux Center, IA M.S., Minnesota State University - Mankato M.A., Dordt College Counseling & Psychology in Education Educational Administration Michelle Vande Weerd, Bruce, SD Brian M. Burnight M.Ed., South Dakota State University M.A., Azusa Pacific Educational Administration Educational Administration Shauna Walter, Nelson, MN Lynette Sheri Busch, Alcester, SD B.A., Bethel University M.A., University of South Dakota Counseling & Psychology in Education Educational Administration Samantha Lyne Weaver, Hot Springs, SD Deborah Ann Caskey, Rapid City, SD M.S., Black Hills State University M.S., Black Hills State University Educational Administration Educational Administration Rachelle Dawn Wiersma, Sioux City, IA Lori Lee Enright, Rapid City, SD M.A., University of South Dakota M.S., South Dakota State University Educational Administration Educational Administration Nicole Rae Freeman, Sioux Falls, SD M.A., University of South Dakota Master of Arts Educational Administration Jessica Jo Hunziker, Lake View, IA M.Ed., Morningside College Jerry Fiifi Amos-Clement, Moorhead, MN Educational Administration B.B.A., Minnesota State University - Moorhead Anne E. Kallsen Political Science B.A., Briar Cliff University What Role Should and Can the ECOWAS Play Counseling & Psychology in Education in Combating Trans-National Political Brenda L. Leader Nina Barudzic, Kragujevac M.A., University of South Dakota B.A., University of South Dakota Educational Administration Communication Rhonda K. Lindseth, Page, ND An Emoticon is Worth a Thousand Words M.S., University of North Dakota Christopher David Becher, Everett, WA Educational Administration B.A., Biola University Marya Rebekah Marcum-Jones, Lakeland, FL Educational Administration M.A., Southeastern University Tyler Allen Bradley, Rapid City, SD Educational Administration B.S., University of South Dakota Alyssa Marquardt, Canistota, SD Biology B.S., University of South Dakota Laura Ann Brudvig, Sioux Falls, SD Counseling & Psychology in Education B.A., University of Sioux Falls Michelle L. McIntyre, Sioux Falls, SD Counseling & Psychology in Education M.Ed., University of Sioux Falls Kristi Beth Clark, Sioux City, IA Educational Administration B.S., Morningside College Angela Jean Nelson, Sioux Falls, SD Counseling & Psychology in Education M.S., Dakota State University Benjamin James Connors, Jackson, MN Educational Administration B.S., University of South Dakota Hilary M. Newby Communication B.A., Augustana College Exploration of Communication Patterns Counseling & Psychology in Education Surrounding Substance Use and Young Adult Jennifer Laura Olafson, Sioux Falls, SD Friendships M.S., Black Hills State University Educational Administration Neeia Janay Cooperwood, Omaha, NE Madison Marie Frain, Creston, IA B.A., Morningside College B.S., University of South Dakota Mathematics Interdisciplinary Studies David T. Crail, Maple, WI Kurt C. Frisch B.S., University of Wisconsin - Superior B.S., Calvin College Educational Administration History Renae Lynn Dahl, Rapid City, SD King of the Mountain: B.A., Mount Marty College Massachusetts Congregationalist Identity Educational Administration in the New State Charlie Abayan Dalldorf, Vermillion, SD Sadie Rae Fritzler, Sterling, CO B.S., University of South Dakota B.S., Colorado State University Communication Educational Administration Allison Marie Daly, Sioux Falls, SD Changkuoth Khor Gatchay, Slayton, MN B.S., University of South Dakota B.A., Southwest Minnesota State Kinesiology & Sport Science University Kristy Damrau, Shenandoah, IA Political Science M.S., Southwest Minnesota State University Gittel Goodman, West Chester, PA Educational Administration M.S., Brooklyn College Sheila Rae Davis, Sioux Falls, SD Educational Administration B.S., Colorado Technical University - Sioux Emily Nicole Grove, Pontiac, IL Falls B.S., University of South Dakota Counseling & Psychology in Education Kinesiology & Sport Science Courtney Jo Deinert, Mitchell, SD Abby L. Halvorson B.A., University of South Dakota B.S., University of South Dakota Educational Administration Speech-Language Pathology Shonette Marie Devitt, Canton, SD Marlee Rae Hayes, Sioux Falls, SD B.F.A., Texas Tech B.A., Columbia College - Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Sheila Jude Grogan Diercks, Sioux Falls, SD Kasie L. Heiden, Grand Island, NE B.A., Augustana College B.A., University of South Dakota Educational Administration Political Science Amanda DiMaria, Rapid City, SD Violence: The Cases of Terrorism & B.S.Ed., Black Hills State University Terrorist Groups in Nigeria & Mali Educational Administration Lindsey Renee Hodges, Manzanola, CO Mathew Doud, Rapid City, SD B.S., University of Northern Colorado B.A., University of Southern Maine Counseling & Psychology in Education History Emily Lynn Hoelker, Yankton, SD Karol L. Eggers, Sheldon, IA B.A., University of South Dakota B.A., Central College Counseling & Psychology in Education Communication Lauren E. Hosty, Chicago, IL Stephanie Marie Eisenmenger, Fairless Hills, SD B.A., South Illinois University at B.A., Ursinus College Carbondale Educational Administration Educational Administration Hannah Marie Erickson, Sioux Falls, SD Crystal Marie Hotchkiss, Williston, ND B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University B.S., Dickinson State University Special Education Educational Administration Sara Elizabeth Erickson, Dell Rapids, SD Emily Joelle Jackson, Rapid City, SD B.A., University of South Dakota B.S., University of South Dakota Psychology Addiction Studies Personality Traits and the Perceived Daniel Steven Johnson, Crawfordville, FL Usefulness of Community-Based B.S., Florida State University Psychological First Aid Training in Medical Educational Administration Professionals Ryan Nicholas Jorgenson, Des Moines, IA Charles Alton Fletcher, Tallahassee, FL B.A., B.S., Flagler College Interdisciplinary Studies Educational Administration Megan Irene Kassmeier, Papillion, NE Micene R. Fontaine, Washington, DC B.S., Northwest Missouri State University B.A., Universite of Paris 8 Educational Administration Educational Administration Mena Khanphongphane, Sioux Falls, SD David Moroni Fossett, Las Vegas, NV B.S., University of South Dakota M.Ed., University of Nevada - Las Vegas Addiction Studies Educational Administration Rebecca Kirkland, Kings Mountain, NC B.S., University of Phoenix Addiction Studies Kristian S. Kiskinov, Glenview, IL Forrest M. Paris B.S., Western Illinois University B.S., Black Hills State University Special Education Educational Administration Corey William Kopatich, Waukee, IA Sunny Patel, Worthington, MN M.A., Drake University B.S., University of South Dakota Educational Administration Communication Omar Najee Lane, Columbus, OH Ketty Jayne Paula, Yankton, SD B.A., Tiffin University B.S., South Dakota State University Interdisciplinary Studies Kinesiology & Sport Science Joelle Lee Langworthy, Detroit Lakes, MN Megan Ashley Pickert, Berthoud, CO B.A., University of Minnesota B.S., Minnesota State University – Mankato Counseling & Psychology in Education Kinesiology & Sport Science Stephanie Ann Larson, Sioux City, IA Alyssa Jo Protsch, Howard, SD B.A., Augustana College B.S., University of South Dakota Counseling & Psychology in Education Counseling & Psychology in Education Lacey Ann Leichtnam, Vermillion, SD Erin Marie Rasmussen, Vermillion, SD B.S., University of South Dakota B.S., University of South Dakota Counseling & Psychology in Education Communication Melissa Lester, Vermillion, SD Life after Tragedy: How Unity, B.S., South Dakota State University Emotion, and Identity are Celebrated in Sports Counseling & Psychology in Education Rituals Jordan P. Likness Wendy Ann Roder, Remsen, IA B.S., South Dakota State University B.A., College of Saint Benedict Educational Administration Educational Administration Michele Kathryn Lind, Mandan, ND Nicholas J. Ross B.S., North Dakota State University B.A., Drake University Educational Administration Educational Administration Derek Joshua Maassen, Brandon, SD Ethan Joseph Semrad, Brooklyn Center, MN B.S.Ed., University of South Dakota B.S., Belhaven University Educational Administration Mathematics Rebekah Marshall, Promise, SD Jesse Aaron Settlemyer, Kenai, AK B.S., Si Tanka University B.A., Central Washington University Educational Administration Educational Administration Kyle McKelvey, Beresford, SD Michelle Shields, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., University of South Dakota B.A., University of St. Thomas Kinesiology & Sport Science Educational Administration Mandie Mae Menzel, Philip, SD Tanner William Sifferath, Hector, MN B.S., The University of Montana Western B.A., University of South Dakota Educational Administration Communication Kierstin Rebecca Mergens, Vermillion, SD Kelly Sinnema, Sioux Center, IA B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University B.A., Dordt College Kinesiology & Sport Science Counseling & Psychology in Education Neurocognitive Testing Stability Using the Scott Walter Spiers, Jacksonville, NC Impact Test Battery in Intercollegiate Division B.A., American Public University System 1 Athletes over a 1 and 2 Year Period Addiction Studies Alex Daniel Meyer, Heron Lake, MN Jeff Leon Steckelberg, Chamberlain, SD B.S., Dakota Wesleyan University M.Ed., Walden University Kinesiology & Sport Science Educational Administration Nathan Lynn Miller, Washington, IA Ashley N. Stegall, Harding, IL B.S., Wayne State College B.S., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Educational Administration Educational Administration Jacob Henry Novosad, Marshall, MN Nicolas David Steilen, Alexandria, SD B.S., University of South Dakota B.S., University of South Dakota History Educational Administration South Dakota Education: An Examination of Karen Vera Strobel, Winnipeg Social Studies Curriculum and the M.P.A., University of Manitoba Representation of American Indians in South Educational Administration Dakota Public Schools, 1970-2000 Britni Summers, Flandreau, SD Heather Kay Ochocki, Marshall, MN B.A., Creighton University B.S., University of South Dakota History Addiction Studies History on Trial: The Role of Expert Witness Brent John Olinger, Emery, SD Historians in United States v. 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Fancy, Portsmouth, NH Tyra Lara Thomas-Moore, Sanford, FL B.S., Southern New Hampshire University B.S., University of Central Florida Benjamin Forred, Aberdeen, SD Counseling & Psychology in Education B.S., Northern State University Emery Clyde Two Hearts Jr., Eagle Butte, SD Michael Gene Galliger, Hartford, SD B.S., Colorado Technical University - Sioux B.B.A., University of South Dakota Falls Brent Michael Garvey, Goodwin, SD Addiction Studies B.A., South Dakota State University Jenna Elizabeth Uher, Wilber, NE Peter James Giordano, New Haven, CT B.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln M.S., University of Connecticut Kinesiology & Sport Science Riley Griffin, Rupert, ID Kyli Jaymes Van Dusen, McLaughlin, SD B.A., Brigham Young University B.S., Black Hills State University Jonathan Harms, Aberdeen, SD Addiction Studies B.S., Black Hills State University Brent Van Weelden Adam Richard Heckmann, Sioux Falls, SD B.A., William Penn University B.S., Texas A&M University Educational Administration Adam Jon Helmers, Rapid City, SD Ryann Grace Wait, St. Michael, MN B.S., South Dakota School of Mines & B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Technology Speech-Language Pathology Mohammad Forhadul, Islam, Comilla Kiera Kambreiel White, Gary, IN B.B.A., University of Wisconsin- Whitewater B.A., Valparaiso University Austin Matthew Jacobs, Seattle, WA Educational Administration B.S., University of Washington Britany L. Willis, Presho, SD Erol Kaya, Istanbul, Turkey B.S.Ed., University of South Dakota B.E., Yildiz University Special Education Jason Andrew Kimball, St. Johns, MI Sonia Yanez Gonzalez, Zurich, Switzerland B.A., Western Governor’s University M.A., University of South Dakota Steven Charles Kohler, Pierre, SD English B.S., South Dakota State University Katrina K. Yde, Sioux Falls, SD Michael John Kokotovich, Duluth, MN B.A., University of Sioux Falls B.A., University of Minnesota - Duluth Counseling & Psychology in Education Andrew Kronaizl, Vermillion, SD Elliott Lynn Zadow, Aurelia, IA B.B.A., University of South Dakota B.S., University of South Dakota Candace Lambert, Citrus Heights, CA Secondary Education B.S., California State University- Sacramento Steven Richard Lamecker, Atwater, MN B.S., South Dakota School of Mines & Master of Business Technology Kristine Estelle Larsen, Brookings, SD Administration B.S., South Dakota School of Mines & Technology William D. Bailey, Ankeny, IA Mark Joseph Layton, Le Claire, IA B.B.A., University of South Dakota B.S., Missouri University of Science & Laura Richelle Batzel, Chatfield, MN Technology B.S., Southeast Missouri State University Andrea Lea Litton, Rapid City, SD Calvin Thomas Berte, Livermore, IA B.S.N., South Dakota State University B.B.A., University of Iowa Justin Michael Ludwikowski, Ames, IA Adam S. Beutler, Prairie Village, KS B.A., Ashford University B.B.A., Sterling College Benjamin Steven Mandler, Rochester, MN Charles Samuel Brust, Rochester, MN B.S., University of Wisconsin - Stout M.S., Dakota State University Andrew John Mark, Exeter, NE Joshua Rodney Burgess, Marshall, MN B.B.A., University of Nebraska- Lincoln M.P.A., University of South Dakota Michelle Lynn Markgraf, Sioux Falls, SD Robert D. Caldwell Jr., Bethpage, NY B.S., Dr. Martin Luther College B.S., Brigham Young University - Hawaii Adam Thomas McAlpine, Elkhorn, NE Amy Fill, Bainbridge, OH B.A., Briar Cliff University B.F.A., University of South Dakota Lawrence Joseph Metts Jr., Apollo, PA Art B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania Ryan William Fortney, Lee’s Summit, MO Tyler Mittelstadt, Minneapolis, MN B.F.A., University of Central Missouri B.S., University of Minnesota Theatre Jack Alexander Nicholls, Aurora, IL Aaron Caleb Packard, Vermillion, SD B.S., Michigan State University B.F.A., University of South Dakota Tyler Scott Nofzinger, Colorado Springs, CO Art B.S., Ohio State University Kasey Ryan Prudhomme, Moss Bluff, LA Jeffrey Philip Penman, Portland, OR B.A., McNeese State University B.A., University of Wisconsin- Whitewater Art Christopher Frank Perkins, Austin, TX B.S., Texas A&M University Ryan William Wendell Redd, Columbus, SD Master of Music B.S., South Dakota State University Dana Marie Carlson, Somerset, WI Scott Robert Reynolds, Denver, CO B.Mus., University of Wisconsin - Steven’s Point B.S., University of Maine Owen Everett Hansen, Ames, NE Kayla Jo Ronne, Clear Lake, SD B.Mus., Nebraska Wesleyan University B.S., Northern State University The Church and the Concert Hall: An Jesse Ryan Rowlands, Chester, VA Examination, Comparison, and Discussion of B.B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University Five Requiem Masses from the Classical and Christopher Sahr, Minneapolis, MN Romantic Periods B.A., Bethel University Kayla Rae Hernandez, Storm Lake, IA Cass A. Schaffer B.A., Buena Vista University B.B.A., University of South Dakota Jo Ann Lambertz, Yankton, SD Joseph Schrepel, Bismarck, ND B.M., University of South Dakota B.S., South Dakota State University Kayla Jean Nunnery, Albert City, IA Josephine Dawn Simental, Hill City, SD B.M., University of South Dakota B.S., Black Hills State University Byron Thomas Pillow, Houston, TX Alyssa Ann Steckelberg, Jefferson, TX B.A., Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi B.B.A., University of South Dakota Andrew Thomas Quinn, Huntington Beach, CA Allison Elaine Tilley, Sioux Falls, SD B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder B.B.A., University of South Dakota Bradley Thomas Sowell, Waynesboro, GA Srilata Tipaji, Sioux Falls, SD B.Mus.Ed., Georgia College B.D.S., KVG Dental College, India Kimberly Ann Trachtman, Round Lake, IL B.A., Beloit College Master of Professional Aaron Clay Tvedt, Watertown, SD B.S., South Dakota State University Accountancy Ryan Matthew Twombley, Seal Beach, CA B.S., Dakota State University Nicole Mary Brandt, Yankton, SD Brian Vaughan, Omaha, NE B.A., Accounting, Mount Marty College B.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln Gary D. Brooks, Fairfax, VA Taylor Marie Vavra, Yankton, SD M.B.A., Averett University B.B.A., University of South Dakota Courtney Clark, Yankton, SD Seth R. Vogelsang Garret Clasen, Omaha, NE B.A., Augustana University B.S., South Dakota State University Lance D. Weatherly, Flandreau, SD Maggie Kay Cockburn, Cherokee, IA M.S., South Dakota State University B.B.A., University of South Dakota Christopher Michael Yeates, Pontiac, MI Tanner Comp, Sioux Falls, SD B.S., Western Michigan University Emily Ann Feyereisen, Chanhassen, MN Adam James Zych, Minneapolis, MN M.P.A., University of South Dakota B.B.A., University of South Dakota Zane Hunter Frederick, Pierre, SD Laura Beth Heeringa, Canton, SD Eric Vaughn Konakowitz, Sioux Falls, SD Master of Fine Arts Katherine Marie Nelson, Shoreview, MN B.B.A., University of South Dakota Lateesha Brittany Caswell, Philadelphia, NC Elizabeth Rice B.A., University of North Carolina at B.S., Siena College Pembroke Daniel Rodriguez, Rock Falls, IL Art B.S., Illinois State University Seth Nelson Rombough, Miller, SD Nora Alqwaizany, Vermillion, SD Rachael Ann Ruba, Worthing, SD B.Ed., King Saud University B.B.A., University of South Dakota Mathematics Lance R. 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Commander B.S., South Dakota State University B.A., State University of New York at Oswego Administration Albert Richard Schmidt Jr., Sioux Falls, SD Jessie Marie Byrnes, Harlan, IA B.S., University of South Dakota B.S., Morningside College Mary Stadick Smith, Pierre, SD Mathematics B.A., University of Minnesota - Morris Stress-Strength Inference for Burr Type XII Distribution Based on Progressively First Failure-Censored Samples Barbra Lea Camarillo, Cherokee, IA B.A.S., University of Iowa Master of Public Administration Ajay Kumar Chepuru, Vermillion, SD Administration B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - India Bo Jorda Bruinsma, Elk Point, SD Computer Science B.A., University of South Dakota Renee K. Clodfelter, Madison, WI Derek Preston Chancellor, McCook, NE B.S., University of South Dakota B.S., University of South Dakota Administration Amanda Ashley LaCroix, Rapid City, SD Angela K. 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Vernon, SD Magna Cum Laude Sociology Desiree Whiteflower Bernett, Glenwood, IA Nathanael Paul Hardy, Homer, AK History & Anthropology English Jill Ann Bonk, Columbus, NE Brianna Jean Haugen, Aberdeen, SD Communication Sciences & Disorders Criminal Justice Collette Jade Bowman, Rapid City, SD Magna Cum Laude Psychology Jenna Hayes, Sioux Falls, SD Shannon Marie Brasel, Yankton, SD English & Anthropology Psychology Magna Cum Laude Kaitlyn Ann Brown, Dakota Dunes, SD Kelsey Lea Heinze, Melrose, MN Media & Journalism Communication Studies Derrick Scott Bruestle, White Bear Lake, MN Matthew Donald Hopkins, Rapid City, SD Political Science Criminal Justice Paden Lee Hunt, Burke, SD Jenna Ann Neugebauer, Mitchell, SD History Spanish Morgan Elizabeth Huss, Jordan, MN University Scholar Graduate Criminal Justice Michael George Nicholas, Huron, SD Hailey Ann Jeratowski, Jefferson, SD International Studies & Spanish Media & Journalism & Political Science Summa Cum Laude Bennet P. Johnson Heath E. 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Kunkel Criminal Justice Psychology Melissa Lee Reihe, Williamstown, NJ Nicco Amedeo La Mattina, Madera, CA Sociology, Criminal Justice & Psychology Anthropology Samantha Marie Riley, Dade City, FL Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar Psychology & Criminal Justice Graduate Meggin Josephine Anne Robertson, Brandon, SD Shelby Kathryn Loffelmacher, Rapid City, SD English History & Anthropology Brenda Alexis Rodriguez, Worthington, MN Casey Lyn Matthiesen, Jasper, MN Criminal Justice Political Science & Criminal Justice Uver Esau Rodriguez-Argueta, Sioux Falls, SD Magna Cum Laude Spanish Joshua Max, Watertown, SD Cum Laude English & Political Science Joyce M. 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Fischer Cum Laude Biology Samantha Heibult, Parker, SD Cum Laude, University Scholar Graduate Psychology Abigail Margaret Anne Fogg, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario Sophia Joy Heinemann, Harrisburg, SD Medical Biology Media & Journalism Magna Cum Laude Cole William Hensley, Brandon, SD Jade Irene Fostvedt, Vermillion, SD Medical Biology Chemistry Cum Laude, University Scholar Graduate, Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar SSM Alumni Student Scholar Graduate Gabrielle Mattea Hensrud, Rochester, MN Alaura Danielle Fried, Lakeville, MN Media & Journalism Psychology Jacob James Heumiller, Salem, SD Austin Daniel Fritza, Vermillion, SD Biology Chemistry Alyssa Hoffman, Sturgis, SD Summa Cum Laude Medical Biology Benjamin John Bauer Fuhr, Harrisburg, SD Allie Breann Holland, Rapid City, SD Biology Mathematics Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Henry Darinel Garcia Cardona, Sioux Falls, SD Shelbi Lynn Holtkamp, Primghar, IA Biology Media & Journalism Alexa Jordan Gerlach, Sioux Falls, SD Biology Mackenzie Mikale Huber, Vermillion, SD Corina Mae Larson, Aberdeen, SD Political Science Mathematics Magna Cum Laude, University Scholar Summa Cum Laude Graduate Brenna Margaret Lervick, Chanhassen, MN Christie Hurtig Mathematics Criminal Justice Dylan Chad Letcher, Sioux Falls, SD Taylor Ann Hyde, Pierre, SD Medical Biology Criminal Justice Yangyang Li, Vermillion, SD Courtney Marie Jacobsma, Sioux Falls, SD Physics Psychology Clay Thomas Lippert, Sioux Falls, SD Abby Margueritt Jarrott, Sioux Falls, SD Biology & Psychology Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude, University Scholar Graduate Gretchen Ann Jensen, Tyler, MN Daniel Long, Lake Preston, SD Psychology Political Science & Criminal Justice Rachel Elizabeth Johannsen, Milbank, SD Summa Cum Laude Biology Kathryn Ashley Lorenz, Eagle River, AK Cum Laude, University Scholar Graduate Communication Sciences & Disorders Adam Donald Juhl, Sioux Falls, SD Katelyn Loutsch, Milbank, SD History Medical Biology Abigail Kayser, Alexandria, SD Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar Graduate Communication Sciences & Disorders Zhixiu Lu, Vermillion, SD Magna Cum Laude Computer Science Shaya Nicole Kellen, Sioux Falls, SD Maria Annlee Ludens, Canistota, SD Psychology & Communication Studies Biology Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Becky Lee Keller, Pipestone, MN Alexandra Marie Lundquist, Aberdeen, SD Psychology Communication Sciences & Disorders Taylor Raney Kimball, Sioux Falls, SD Summa Cum Laude Psychology Purna Bahadur Magar, Sioux Falls, SD Nicholas Charles Kinder, Sanger, CA Medical Biology Medical Biology Kasie Chanel Mays, Sioux Falls, SD Cum Laude Psychology Dylan David Kirchmeier, Webster, SD Magna Cum Laude Political Science Andrew Addison McCuen, Harrisburg, SD Cum Laude Biology Tayler Kirtley, Overland Park, KS Summa Cum Laude Psychology Luke Jaylen McFarland, Spearfish, SD Magna Cum Laude Medical Biology Erin Michelle Kleiner, Lakeville, MN Cum Laude, University Scholar Graduate Psychology Lucas A. 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Koch, Sioux Falls, SD Medical Biology Biology University Scholar Graduate Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar Kylee Kae Meier, Dakota Dunes, SD Graduate Medical Biology David Koval, Sioux Falls, SD Brandon Lee Meyerink, Platte, SD Computer Science Medical Biology & Psychology Magna Cum Laude Lynette Louise Moak, Selby, SD Alyssa Krug, Lakewood, CA Psychology Chemistry Kerry Mulder, Rock Rapids, IA Tayler Kruse, Little Rock, IA Criminal Justice Communication Studies Charles Lynn Nearman, Jefferson, SD Cum Laude Biology Shannon Marie Kymala, Whitewood, SD Jordan Ray Neeman, Lennox, SD Criminal Justice & Psychology Medical Biology Danielle Renea La Fleur, Rapid City, SD Jenna Ann Neugebauer, Mitchell, SD Psychology Psychology & Spanish University Scholar Graduate Joni Neuharth, Huron, SD Jayme Rossow, Rapid City, SD Psychology Psychology Matt Newborg, Alvord, IA Cum Laude Media & Journalism Tracy Lyn Routh, Colome, SD Sara Olivia Niederbaumer, Aberdeen, SD Communication Sciences & Disorders Medical Biology Corbin James Ryswyk, Sioux Falls, SD University Scholar Graduate Medical Biology Michelle Novak, Winner, SD Kyle Jacob Sarringar, Pierre, SD Communication Sciences & Disorders Psychology & Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Berkley Shay Nowlan, St. Albert Nathan Dale Saunders, Sioux City, IA Medical Biology Physics Magna Cum Laude Alexander Hunter Savage, Yankton, SD Logan John Otto, Hartford, SD Criminal Justice & Psychology Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude Geralyn Marie Palmer, Sioux Falls, SD Rachel Schmidt, Excelsior, MN Medical Biology Psychology & Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar Magna Cum Laude, University Scholar Graduate Graduate Emily Pauli, Milbank, SD Tosha L. Schmiedt Psychology Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude, University Scholar Graduate Kyle Jon Scholten, Sioux Falls, SD Jenna Louise Peterson, Watertown, SD Medical Biology Biology Magna Cum Laude Mitchell Todd Peterson, Centerville, SD Nathanial David Schroder, Tea, SD Computer Science Biology Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar Magna Cum Laude Graduate Ann Alysse Shoemaker, Rapid City, SD Andrew Thomas Phelps, Papillion, NE Criminal Justice Sustainability Timothy David Skog, Worthington, MN Morgan Ashleigh Piehl, Coal City, IL Medical Biology Biology Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar Elizabeth Lynn Price, O’Neill, NE Graduate Media & Journalism & Criminal Justice John Leslie Slunecka, Sioux Falls, SD Melissa Ann Prince, Sioux Falls, SD Medical Biology & Chemistry Biology Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar Rebecca Pulse, Canistota, SD Graduate Psychology & Criminal Justice Emma Lucia Smith, Jackson, MN Magna Cum Laude, University Scholar Graduate Communication Sciences & Disorders Cody A. Reed Madison Kaitlyn Sneller, Sioux City, IA Sociology Communication Sciences & Disorders Cum Laude Shea Thomas Soderlin, Martin, SD Casey Alexander Reihe, Alcester, SD Medical Biology Medical Biology Akela Michelle Sorensen, Sioux Falls, SD Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar Psychology Graduate Brittany Ann Spader, Sioux Falls, SD Kyle Conrad Renzelman, Gypsum, CO Biology Biology Joshua Michael Speck, Sioux City, IA Allison Anita Ann Reuland, White Lake, SD Computer Science Medical Biology & Psychology Dylan James Stanko, Stuttgart, Cum Laude, University Scholar Graduate Political Science & History Shelby Lynn Rice, Neligh, NE Hannah Steinley, Rapid City, SD Criminal Justice Biology Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude, University Scholar Graduate Alicia Marie Richard, Denison, IA Sydney Strait, Watertown, SD Psychology Biology Mathew Charles Rico, Sioux Falls, SD Cum Laude, University Scholar Graduate Psychology Desiree Van Thai Su, Sioux City, IA Hanna Gordon Ringsdorf, Glenwood, IA Biology Communication Sciences & Disorders Arial T. 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Wolterman, Newell, IA Tanner Colombe, Mission, SD Criminal Justice Business Administration Abby Lynn Yeska, Sioux City, IA Cum Laude, University Scholar Graduate Medical Biology Tanner Comp, Sioux Falls, SD Accounting Magna Cum Laude Associate of Arts Derek Russell Conover, Ida Grove, IA Management Charoline Contino Ladu, Sioux Falls, SD Brady Charles Daly, Sioux Falls, SD Alexis Marie MaComb, Pierre, SD Marketing Ayaka Ogino, Japan Mara Davidson, Sioux Falls, SD Robert L Pfund Finance Andrea Ileene Shawda, Rapid City, SD Brier Joseph Derby, Watertown, SD With Honor Finance Kristen Nicole Snyder, Morgantown, WV Chelsea Makayla Dubbelde, Sioux Falls, SD Accounting Jarren Duffy, Huron, SD Marketing Brent Dutenhoffer, Watertown, SD Business Administration Michael Dvoracek, Sioux Falls, SD Business Administration Haley Kay Eberhart, Garden City, MN Matthew T. Koch Human Resource Management Health Services Administration Youssef Mostafa Elnowaihy, Alexandria, Mitchell Lee Koehn, Watertown, SD Finance Business Administration Ashely Dawn Erfman, Sioux Falls, SD Magna Cum Laude Finance Kyle John Koerner, Freeman, SD Jessica Rose Feldman, Panama, IA Management Finance Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude, University Scholar Graduate Eric Vaughn Konakowitz, Sioux Falls, SD Jared Fodness, Lennox, SD Accounting Accounting Logan James Koopman, Hartford, SD Magna Cum Laude Business Administration Tyler Frank, Wayne, NE Alex Kopfmann, Huron, SD Accounting Management Zane Hunter Frederick, Pierre, SD Magna Cum Laude Accounting Daniel Kositzke, Omaha, NE University Scholar Graduate Accounting Zachary Thomas Garrett, Omaha, NE Magna Cum Laude Marketing Morgan Lea Krier, Harrisburg, SD Jordan Gooding, Mina, SD Accounting Management Keyen Walton Lage, Sioux Falls, SD Rachel M. Green, Sioux Falls, SD Business Administration Finance Mariah Elizabeth Larson, Vermillion, SD Christian Leslie Gustafson, Omaha, NE Marketing Economics Mitchell Laue, Fenton, IA Magna Cum Laude Management Johnathan Guy, Volin, SD Hannah Mary Lentsch, Clare, IA Management Health Services Administration Nathan Thomas Hauck, Sioux Falls, SD John Hank Lentsch, Clare, IA Economics Management Magna Cum Laude Jackson Bo Lounsbery, Sioux Falls, SD Laura Beth Heeringa, Canton, SD Management Accounting Cum Laude Alex Heglin, Yankton, SD Abby Lee Lubeck, Cherokee, IA Finance Human Resource Management Cum Laude Cameron James Luken, Yankton, SD Rebecca Lynn Herman, Parkston, SD Marketing Marketing Scott Michael Manley, South Sioux City, NE Elijah Shane Houchens, Rapid City, SD Management Accounting Taylor Martin, Sioux Falls, SD Cum Laude Finance Andrew Sumner Hurd, Vermillion, SD Kenneth Michael Mattson, Brandon, SD Marketing Finance Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Christopher Ray Husby, Marshall, SD Shelby Marie McCabe, Omaha, NE Management Marketing Allison Kathleen Ireland, Watertown, SD Cum Laude Accounting Colin James Mertlik, Blair, NE Tyler Isackson, Huron, SD Management Accounting Jason Michael Mertz, South Sioux City, NE Cum Laude Business Administration Austen Layne Iverson, Mitchell, SD Skyler Dean Mickelson, Mitchell, SD Business Administration Finance Ashley Marie Jansma, Worthington, MN Christina Marie Moody, Aurora, CO Accounting Business Administration Alex Jones Justus Henry Moreland, Wichita, KS Economics Management Natasha Shianne Kaltenbach, Martin, SD Sheldon D. Moysis, Freeman, SD Accounting Management Kiefer Ketelhut, Plainfield, IL Brandon Michael Ness, Waubay, SD Marketing Finance Trenton James Klimper, Fort Morgan, CO Magna Cum Laude, University Scholar Accounting Graduate Thuy Loan Thi Nguyen, Sioux City, IA Cody Jason Seal, Victoria, MN Accounting Finance Christian S. Nielsen, Madison, SD Bailey Ann Sherman, Pierce, NE Accounting Management Stacey Ann Nielsen, Yankton, SD Karly Ann Sifferath, Hector, MN Accounting Finance Nicklos Norby, Sioux Falls, SD Jenna Marie Sime, Omaha, NE Health Services Administration Accounting Cum Laude Elizabeth Ann Smith, Columbus, NE Jared Nygaard, Vermillion, SD Accounting Business Administration Summa Cum Laude Lauren Elizabeth Olson, Sioux Falls, SD Kallie Ann Smith, Springfield, MN Accounting Accounting Krysta Marie Ostlie, Truman, MN Brady Jasper Soden, Wayne, NE Accounting Management Sara Elizabeth Pannell, Sioux Falls, SD Trevor Lawrence Stacey, Spearfish, SD Marketing Health Services Administration Hait Patel, Watertown, SD Sarah Elizabeth Stewart, Vermillion, SD Finance Management Lisa Ann Patterson, Omaha, NE Spencer Strait, Watertown, SD Health Services Administration Finance Dana Elizabeth Peterson, Sioux Falls, SD Muhammad Ali Suria Management Accounting Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Abby Marie Pillar, Sioux Falls, SD Matthew Jon Svendsen, Pierre, SD Health Services Administration Finance Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Tye Raml, Watertown, SD Ryan Gene Thomas, Sioux Falls, SD Accounting Management Tyler Cameron Reed, Sioux Falls, SD Rachel Rae Tunender, Sioux Falls, SD Marketing Finance Logan James Remmers, Melvin, IA Cum Laude Accounting Drew Utterback, Sioux City, IA Derek Robert Reuter, Le Mars, IA Business Administration Accounting Brandt N. 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Wiebe, Madison, SD Management Business Administration Mason Andrew Schultz, Rapid City, SD Alex Burchill Williams, Sioux Falls, SD Accounting Business Administration Samantha Christine Schuttinger, Columbus, OH Nicholas Allen Willuweit, Dell Rapids, SD Marketing Accounting Magna Cum Laude Carrie Wintle, Iroquois, SD Klarissa Marie Kobernusz, Sioux Falls, SD Accounting Kinesiology & Sport Science Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar Jase Arlin Likness, Yankton, SD Graduate Kinesiology & Sport Science Kayla Wyffels, Marshall, MN Cum Laude Marketing Dalton Kade McCollam, Martin, SD Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar Kinesiology & Sport Science Graduate Cum Laude Litong Xu, Caden McDonnel, Sioux Falls, SD Finance Kinesiology & Sport Science Nicholas William Young, Conde, SD Abigail Leigh Mitchell, Yankton, SD Finance Kinesiology & Sport Science Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Yunda Zhang, China Benjamin Joseph Myers, Omaha, NE Management Kinesiology & Sport Science Taylor Marie Zueger, Bath, SD Dakota David Navrkal, Elk Point, SD Health Services Administration Kinesiology & Sport Science Elizabeth Pekas, Brookings, SD Kinesiology & Sport Science School of Education Magna Cum Laude, University Scholar Presented by Dean Donald Easton-Brooks Graduate Allie Pfauth, Berthoud, CO Kinesiology & Sport Science Bachelor of Science Cheyanne Jo Porter, Cushing, IA Kinesiology & Sport Science Austin Nelson Backer, Sioux Falls, SD Jordan Paul Preuss, Adrian, MN Kinesiology & Sport Science Kinesiology & Sport Science Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Jonathan Shane Batchelor, Irvine, CA Tyler James Rosenbaum, Sioux City, IA Kinesiology & Sport Science Kinesiology & Sport Science Dylan Matthew Block, Watertown, SD Michael James Rucker, Yankton, SD Kinesiology & Sport Science Kinesiology & Sport Science Trevor Bouma, Le Mars, IA Magna Cum Laude Kinesiology & Sport Science Kristina Jean Sanderson, Mitchell, SD Christina JoAnn Burmeister, Huron, SD Kinesiology & Sport Science Kinesiology & Sport Science Jackson Cole Schumacher, Pierre, SD Cum Laude Kinesiology & Sport Science Jhett Paul Robert Cihak, Sturgis, SD Blake James Story, Brandon, SD Kinesiology & Sport Science Kinesiology & Sport Science Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Haley Jo Coyle, Akron, IA Ashley Nicole Taylor, Sioux Falls, SD Kinesiology & Sport Science Kinesiology & Sport Science Samantha Marie Foley, Sioux Falls, SD Leslie Ann Terwilliger, Winfred, SD Kinesiology & Sport Science Kinesiology & Sport Science Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Tyler Harms, Lennox, SD Madelyn Rae Thein, Owatonna, MN Kinesiology & Sport Science Kinesiology & Sport Science Magna Cum Laude Rebecca Marie Wangberg, Colman, SD Jacqueline Marie Heisterkamp, Sioux City, IA Kinesiology & Sport Science Kinesiology & Sport Science Alexis Weier, Mitchell, SD KC Herman, Milford, NE Kinesiology & Sport Science Kinesiology & Sport Science Magna Cum Laude Jordan Michele Kessler, Fort Worth, TX Dillon Robert Werkmeister, Platte, SD Kinesiology & Sport Science Kinesiology & Sport Science Faye Lu King, Volga, SD Quinn Ray Westphal, Ida Grove, IA Kinesiology & Sport Science Kinesiology & Sport Science Magna Cum Laude Kennedy Winterringer, Yankton, SD Erin Michelle Kleiner, Lakeville, MN Kinesiology & Sport Science Kinesiology & Sport Science Taylor LeeAnn Wiskus, Northfield, MN Cum Laude Kinesiology & Sport Science Austin Gene Klinghagen, Katy, TX Magna Cum Laude Kinesiology & Sport Science Lucas Loren Zingmark, Vermillion, SD Jacob Dean Knowles, Lockport, IL Kinesiology & Sport Science Kinesiology & Sport Science Bachelor of Science in Tia Rae Hemiller, Watertown, SD Elementary Education Education Ashley Marie Holm, Pierre, SD Elementary Education Arianne Mary Aasen, Sioux Falls, SD Allie Elizabeth Houchens, Rapid City, SD Elementary Education Elementary Education Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Jordan James Bakke, Gregory, SD Benjamin Michael Hruby, Marion, SD Elementary Education Elementary Education Kristen Ball, Elkhorn, NE Tyler Farris Hull, Omaha, NE Elementary Education & Special Education History Education & Special Education Magna Cum Laude Brittany Ann Johnson, Papillion, NE Katie Lynn Becvar, Scotland, SD Elementary Education Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude Meagan Lea Bishop, Omaha, NE Randi Ranae Johnson, Sioux Falls, SD Elementary Education English Education Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Sean Bredl, Cedar Rapids, IA Samantha Lauren Johnson, Las Vegas, NV History Education Elementary Education & Special Education Savanna Bremer, Luverne, MN Summa Cum Laude Elementary Education Kelsi Marie Kampshoff, Salem, SD Magna Cum Laude Elementary Education Alexa Jean Chester, Quimby, IA Magna Cum Laude Elementary Education Shelby Lynn Keil, Longmont, CO Cum Laude Elementary Education Megan Joy Christiansen, Newell, IA Cum Laude Elementary Education Rebecca Grace Hoefgen Kimbell, Sioux Falls, SD Summa Cum Laude Physical Education Sean C. 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Countryman, Moville, IA Tiffany Kae Lemos, Tulare, CA Elementary Education & Special Education Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude Kylee Ann Ligtenberg, Wagner, SD James Gordon DeKay, Verdel, NE Elementary Education History Education Kathleen Elizabeth Martin, Sioux Falls, SD Donte Jamall Edmundson, Sioux Falls, SD Elementary Education English Education Magna Cum Laude Lexy Christina Foss, Huron, SD Brittany Massmann, Sioux Falls, SD Elementary Education Elementary Education Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Gabriella Grace Gearke, Le Mars, IA Samantha Jo Mathis, Dell Rapids, SD Elementary Education English Education Magna Cum Laude Tory McCreary, Elk Point, SD Keira Nichole Goergen, Alexandria, SD Elementary Education Elementary Education & Special Education Cum Laude Ellen Mary Hammel, Sergeant Bluff, IA Samantha Ann Monson, Sioux Falls, SD English Education Elementary Education & Special Education Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Shelby Lynn Harris, Sioux Falls, SD Trey Michael Naasz, Sioux Falls, SD Elementary Education Physical Education Cum Laude Elizabeth Emelie Neuharth, Waseca, MN Ellie Anne Hart, Sioux Falls, SD Elementary Education & Special Education Elementary Education Cum Laude Margo Rose Hegge, Dell Rapids, SD Michelle Corrine Olson, Minnetonka, MN Elementary Education Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude Sara Whitney Owens, Chaska, MN Jessica James Winterringer, Yankton, SD History Education Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude Charlotte Elizabeth Yaw, Birmingham, MI Alyx Leann Phillips, Sac City, IA Elementary Education Elementary Education Lexy Louise Zimmerman, Flandreau, SD Magna Cum Laude History Education Stacia Marie Rawhouser, Columbus, NE Summa Cum Laude English Education Cum Laude Elizabeth G. Renbarger, Chamberlain, SD History Education College of Fine Cleon Sherrill Richards, Mobridge, SD Elementary Education Arts Cum Laude Presented by Dean Larry Schou Isaiah Brian Richter, Rock Valley, IA Elementary Education Makenzie Marie Ricke, Remsen, IA Bachelor of Fine Arts Elementary Education Cum Laude Miles Packard Bergner, Longmont, CO Miranda Sue Ritts, Le Mars, IA Theatre Biology Education Cum Laude Abby Louise Roskam, Canton, SD Meghan Lucile Cameron, Vermillion, SD Mathematics Education Theatre Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Ryan Lee Rozeboom, Sergeant Bluff, IA Katherine Chambers, Sioux Falls, SD Biology Education Art Justin Scott Ruden, Remsen, IA Cum Laude Physical Education Masha Hannah Pearl Fehr, Jefferson, SD Tristen Marie Scherr, Wagner, SD Art Education Elementary Education & Special Education Rebecca Anne Froehlich, Madison, SD Magna Cum Laude Art Megan Lucille Schwartz, Le Mars, IA Summa Cum Laude Elementary Education Leah Geis, Newcastle, NE Summa Cum Laude Theatre Regan Marie Specht, Yankton, SD Cum Laude Elementary Education Christa Nichole Gesicki, Broomfield, CO Cum Laude Theatre Hayley Stahl, Bruce, SD Leila Ghasempor, Urbana, IL Elementary Education Art Magna Cum Laude Allison Howe, Vermillion, SD Samuel Alan Stoltenberg, Gretna, NE Theatre Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude Ashley Autumn Thompson, Rapid City, SD Shea Alexandrea Kister, Fort Calhoun, NE Mathematics Education Art Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Lacey Lynn Vekovius, Corsica, SD Epiphany Sandra Knedler, Vermillion, SD Elementary Education & Special Education Art Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Matthew Viereck, Larchwood, IA Kelsey K. Kunkel Elementary Education & Special Education Art Rachael Christina Vinzant, Sioux Falls, SD Elizabeth Marie McMillen, Yankton, SD Elementary Education & Special Education Theatre Summa Cum Laude Jordan Dean Mitchell, Apple Valley, MN Kimberly Grace Weiland, Garretson, SD Theatre Elementary Education Samanda Chase Nunnery, Vermillion, SD Magna Cum Laude Theatre Blake Franklin Wendt, Le Mars, IA Alison Lea Porter, Sioux City, IA Mathematics Education Art Education Hannah Rae Whitlock, Watertown, SD Morgan Renee Porter, Broomfield, CO Elementary Education & Special Education Theatre Cum Laude Anna Nicole Robertson, Springfield, SD Hunter Lynn Wilkes, Chandler, AZ Theatre Physical Education Shayna Ashlyn Roush, Blue Springs, MO Magna Cum Laude Art Marci Rochelle Smith, Sioux Falls, SD Art Education School of Health Kaitlyn Carrie Southwick, Sioux Falls, SD Art Education Summa Cum Laude Sciences Ebrin Rashaud Stanley, Houston, TX Presented by Dean Michael Lawler Theatre Nicole Christine Theobald, Eden Prairie, MN Art Bachelor of Science Jasmine N. Thorson Art Nicholas J. Urban, Struble, IA Allie Jean Albrecht, Jackson, NE Art Health Sciences Allison Marie Verry, Belle Fourche, SD Rebecca Jean Andera, Garretson, SD Theatre Health Sciences Summa Cum Laude Sarah Lynn Avery, Sioux City, IA Dental Hygiene Kristyn Lee Bahr, Aberdeen, SD Bachelor of Music Dental Hygiene Summa Cum Laude Thad J. Alberty, Rapid City, SD Samantha JoAnn Baus, Mitchell, SD Music Performance Health Sciences David Alexander Amussen, Sioux Falls, SD Erica Marie Beare, Aberdeen, SD Music Performance Health Sciences Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar Magna Cum Laude Graduate Kylie Marie Beckman, Hartford, SD Rachael Biggerstaff, Sioux Falls, SD Dental Hygiene Music Performance Melody Rose Beloskur, Rapid City, SD Cum Laude Dental Hygiene Hannah Elizabeth Johnson, Sioux Falls, SD Katy L. Bergenske, Sioux City, IA Music Performance Health Sciences Cum Laude Mackenzie Gail Blow, Sioux Falls, SD Xiola Judith-Louise Koile-Paxton, Louisville, NE Dental Hygiene Music Performance Emily Victoria Boettcher, Rapid City, SD Benjamin Locke Edseth Lunn, Forest Lake, MN Dental Hygiene Music Performance Mercedes Donet Bordeaux, Sioux Falls, SD Elizabeth Pekas, Brookings, SD Dental Hygiene Music Performance Makayla Marie Braaten, Garretson, SD Magna Cum Laude, University Scholar Graduate Dental Hygiene Joshua A. Rolling, Merrill, IA Jazmine Katherine Brown, Sioux Falls, SD Music Education Dental Hygiene Spencer Lee Smith, Hermosa, SD Karlee Michael Buchanan, Manson, IA Music Performance Health Sciences Magna Cum Laude Jessica Ann Carvatt, Saint James, MN James Stueckrath, Osmond, SD Health Sciences Music Education Cum Laude Cum Laude Lexi Katlyn DeLay, Beresford, SD Kaitlynn Marie Wolfe, Sioux City, IA Health Sciences Music Education Taylor Rae Dessler, Prior Lake, MN Shelby Jane Wollmuth, Sibley, IA Health Sciences Music Education Kay Lynnette Dosch, Pierre, SD Magna Cum Laude Health Sciences Cum Laude Brooke M. Doty, Wagner, SD Bachelor of Musical Arts Health Sciences Magna Cum Laude Michael David Conway, Edwards, CA Leann Cecelia Du Prey, Olympia, WA Joshua Richard Guenther, Sioux Falls, SD Health Sciences Cum Laude Aspen Marie Ducheneaux, Eagle Butte, SD Andrew Dale Schuiteman, Orange City, IA Health Sciences Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar Tessa Marguerite Ede, Mound, MN Graduate Health Sciences John Travis Wetherington, Aurora, NE Sydney Rae Faessler, Bridgeport, NE Magna Cum Laude Health Sciences Rachel Jean Fendrich, Salem, SD Ean Dodson Kiddoo, Lincoln, NE Dental Hygiene Addiction Studies Magna Cum Laude Sarah Elizabeth Kirk, Pitman, NJ Justine Rae Fischer, Hartington, NE Health Sciences Health Sciences Taylor Dawn Knecht, Sioux Falls, SD Magna Cum Laude Health Sciences Allison Carol Folkema, Le Mars, IA Magna Cum Laude Dental Hygiene Shawna Christina Koch, Pierson, IA Cum Laude Social Work Ryan Geppert, Sioux Falls, SD Lyndy Loree Krause, Mitchell, SD Health Sciences Health Sciences Abigail Rae Gottsche, Sergeant Bluff, IA Megan Candace Kress, Oakdale, MN Social Work Social Work Derek Granum, Sioux Falls, SD Savanna Marie Larson, Groton, SD Addiction Studies Social Work Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Alex Joseph Greger, Mobridge, SD Anna Alina Letsche, Chaska, MN Health Sciences Health Sciences Magna Cum Laude Kristi Livermont, Pierre, SD April Ashley Hansen, Hot Springs, SD Health Sciences Dental Hygiene & Health Sciences Morgan Lea Mahanke, Brookings, SD Paige Marie Harpenau, Remsen, IA Social Work Health Sciences Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Cara A. Mara, Stanton, NE Hannah Sue Harrington, Columbus, NE Health Sciences Health Sciences Kelsey Ann Markovetz, Harvard, IL Brianna Jean Haugen, Aberdeen, SD Health Sciences Social Work Shaina Renae McCullough, Sioux City, IA Magna Cum Laude Health Sciences Marsha Lynn Helgerson, Lesterville, SD Summa Cum Laude Social Work Kristina Ann McManimon, Rochester, MN Stacy Ann Henderson, Gayville, SD Health Sciences Health Sciences Hallie Jean Meink, Aberdeen, SD Magna Cum Laude Medical Laboratory Science Jenna Ann Hill, Sioux Falls, SD Cum Laude Dental Hygiene Courtney Marie Mollet, Jefferson, SD Raven Mary Rae Hill, Canton, SD Health Sciences Dental Hygiene Fisher James Mollet, Jefferson, SD Lisa Linnea Hinderaker, Adams, MI Health Sciences Dental Hygiene Jacob Wayne Munger, Larchwood, SD Beatriz Hoyos-Ponce, Sioux City, IA Health Sciences Dental Hygiene Magna Cum Laude Holly Ruth Iwan, Philip, SD Mijah Murden, Windom, MN Dental Hygiene Health Sciences Cum Laude Cum Laude Madeline Jane Jankowski, Madison, WI Victoria Rae Anne Nelsen, Colman, SD Health Sciences Health Sciences Taylar Jo Jenks, Sioux Falls, SD Summa Cum Laude Social Work Ericka Lynn Niles, Sioux City, IA Gretchen Ann Jensen, Tyler, MN Social Work Health Sciences Michael Andrew Noga, Hutchinson, MN Page Jean Jensen, Winside, NE Social Work Dental Hygiene Cum Laude Keela Jerde, Florence, SD Ashley Lynn Ogstad, Yankton, SD Health Sciences Health Sciences Cum Laude Jacqueline Quinnett Olson, Kimball, SD Jessica Marie Johnson, Sioux Falls, SD Health Sciences Health Sciences Mary B. Peterson, Vermillion, SD Kelly Marie Kavan, Omaha, NE Dental Hygiene Dental Hygiene Jeremy Frank Pinkham, Gainesville, FL Danika Lynn Kessenich, Merrill, IA Health Sciences Health Sciences Shayna Marie Possail, Tyler, MN Health Sciences Magna Cum Laude Amy Prokop, Sioux Falls, SD Karlie Renae Warne, Pierre, SD Dental Hygiene Social Work Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Brooke Christine Rasmussen, Geneva, NE Brooke Kathleen Watson, Colorado Springs, CO Health Sciences Health Sciences Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Rachel Rayman, Gregory, SD Jennifer Jane Welu, Milroy, MN Health Sciences Health Sciences Audrey Lee Reeg, Dubuque, IA Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar Health Sciences Graduate Cum Laude Shelly Elizabeth Wurtz, Hinton, IA Allison Marie Rief, Missouri Valley, IA Dental Hygiene Health Sciences Kristel Marion Jane Ymker, Sioux Falls, SD Shelby Ann Ripperger, Sioux Falls, SD Health Sciences Health Sciences Brooklyn Paige Young, Pierre, SD Summa Cum Laude Dental Hygiene Elizabeth Anne Runge, Hartford, SD Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science in Magna Cum Laude Eric Rupe, Pierre, SD Nursing Health Sciences Summa Cum Laude Soniya Adhikari, Brandon, SD Jenae Kim Schneider, Big Stone City, SD Amberlee Joy Archer, Estelline, SD Health Sciences Carlie Atwood, Hot Springs, SD Cum Laude Elizabeth M. Baker, Sioux Falls, SD Kaylee Lynnae Sehr, Canton, SD Brittnee Bawek, Worthing, SD Dental Hygiene Wrena Marie Bechen, Lake Andes, SD Magna Cum Laude Sarah Marie Bentley, Sioux Falls, SD Nicole Kaye Seitz, Madison, SD Loretta Jean Biel, Summerset, SD Health Sciences Rebecca Dee Borkowski, Everly, IA Madison McKenzie Smith, Northville, SD Cum Laude Dental Hygiene Hunter Bourne, Sioux Falls, SD Sandra Lee Sprecher, Brookings, SD Brittney Lou Bowyer, Canton, SD Dental Hygiene Sam Hollis Brownlee, Eagle River, AK Kelli Sprik, Platte, SD Jordyn Agnes Clevleland, Montrose, SD Dental Hygiene Amy Marie Conrad, Viborg, SD Kiley Rose Thompson, Laurel, NE Magna Cum Laude Dental Hygiene Melissa Sue Cowell, Luverne, MN Cum Laude Bailey Viola Dammen, Denison, IA Matthew Frederick Thompson, Rapid City, SD Ellee Kristeen Darkow, Sioux Falls, SD Health Sciences Lisa Marie Davis, Rapid City, SD Elizabeth Ann Tolzin, Slayton, MN MaKayla Marie Dietrich, Flandreau, SD Health Sciences Alyssa Ann Donat, Sioux Falls, SD Shamsya Tufaa Tussa, Sioux Falls, SD Christine Ann Duerksen, Bridgewater, SD Medical Laboratory Science Shawnee Marie Earley, Rapid City, SD Dustin Valind, Marinette, WI Janelle Jean Edwards, Heron Lake, MN Health Sciences Cum Laude Cum Laude Lindsey Alyson Ellinghausen, Wheaton, IL Erika LaBeth Van Beek, Ireton, IA Cum Laude Dental Hygiene Jessica Lynn Fenner, Hot Springs, SD Bailey Marie VanDenBerg, Ireton, IA Magna Cum Laude Health Sciences Krystal Violet Freidel, Ethan, SD Dana Lynn Vandenberg, David City, NE Jordan R. Frisbie Health Sciences Brad Alexander Ganzel, Sioux City, IA Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar Jessica Marie Gaudino, Rapid City, SD Graduate Chad Donavan Gebhardt, Hartford, SD Courtney Jo VanKeulen, Marshall, MN Raelyn Victoria Geigle, McIntosh, SD Dental Hygiene Mariah Rose Grau, Aberdeen, SD Magna Cum Laude Emily Elizabeth Haase, Omaha, NE Janelle Louise Vogt, Woodstock, MN Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar Dental Hygiene Graduate Samuel Wade Walker, Sioux Falls, SD Sarah Jo Hansen, Vermillion, SD Social Work Amanda Corrine Hanson, Sioux Falls, SD Cum Laude Stacy Loreen Hecht, Centerville, SD Chantel L. Heeren Samantha Kay Helm, Garretson, SD Associate of Science Greysen Hertting, Appleton, WI Magna Cum Laude Nursing Diana Darlene Hogan, Spearfish, SD Cum Laude Michele Catherine Allgaier, Pierre, SD Kara Lynn Homandberg, Slayton, MN Emily Ascher, Chamberlain, SD Cindy Marie Horst Hauge, Lennox, SD Shaina Ann Bollinger, Chamberlain, SD Kristen Hovdestad, Sioux Falls, SD Hope Bowden, Gettysburg, SD Cole James Huber, Viborg, SD Kristin Julia Fawcett, Ree Heights, SD Jade Ellen Jasper, Sioux Falls, SD Taylor Hattum, Pierre, SD Cum Laude Mindy Beth Heuer, Pukwana, SD Nicole Beth Keiter, Hartington, NE Teresa Louise Laleman, Pierre, SD Trisha Marie Krull, Rapid City, SD Lisa Ann Peary, Pierre, SD Catherine Rae Licklider, Rapid City, SD Heather Dawn Riggins, Wanblee, SD Gina Kaye Littrel, Rapid City, SD Libby Megan Sherer, Draper, SD Sheriden Kathleen Lodes, Sioux Falls, SD Samantha Lynn Shields, Lake City, SD Jaci Linn Lubberstedt, Dixon, NE Desiree Diane Stephen, Gregory, SD Krista Lynn Lyke, Sioux Falls, SD Heather Elise Trebesch, Pierre, SD Aileen Rose Maw, Roseville, MN Cum Laude Robert Andrew McCauley, Primghar, IA Adrianne K. Meyer, Sioux Falls, SD Hannah C. Meyer, Marshall, MN Rachel Rae Meyer, Battle Creek, IA J Jesus Meza, Hill City, SD Julie Mingo, Armour, SD Cum Laude Dalton Jared Montileaux, Tea, SD Sasha Mosset, Newcastle, WY Paola Kasengela Mwenentanda, Republic Democratic of Congo Brynn Nelson, Albion, NE Cum Laude Jakob D. Parmley Alyxis Rose Perry, Westport, SD Madilyn A. Pickering, Omaha, NE Caitlin Marie Plooster, Pierre, SD Isabella Blythe Pulaski, Spokane, WA Rachel M. Rinner, La Vista, NE Ashley M. Rook, Aberdeen, SD Amie Jean Rose, Rapid City, SD Jamie Rae Rykhus, Oak Grove, MN Samantha Jo Ryman, Sioux Falls, SD Shelby Lee Marie Schreiber, Oacoma, SD Megan Serr, Bison, SD Samantha Renee Skowron, Aberdeen, SD Cum Laude Anthony J. Smith Alyson Marie Spencer, Sioux Falls, SD Lena Nataly Starovoytov, Sioux Falls, SD Cum Laude Nichole Ann Steiner, Yankton, SD Kimberly Jean Sullivan, Chicago, IL Elizabeth Ann Szymonski, Vermillion, SD Cum Laude Krista Turnwall, Hartford, SD Taryn Rose Twite, Beresford, SD Cum Laude Candance Nichole Van Beek, Scotland, SD Heather Julianna Mildred Whelan, Sioux Falls, SD Robyn Le Wingen, Sioux Falls, SD Katie Zeller, Elk Point, SD Commissioned As Second Lieutenant In The United States Army Through USD Army ROTC Presented by Provost & Vice President Jim Moran & Lieutenant Colonel Michelle Bunkers

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Academic Honors

To earn an honors designation at graduation, the baccalaureate-level graduate must have completed at least 60 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 30 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 Honor Societies

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

Alpha Eta Sigma Delta...... Hunter Green double cords Beta Gamma Sigma...... Blue Ribbon with medallion Chi Sigma Iota...... Blue & White honor cords Golden Key International Honour Society...... Blue & Gold honor cord Mortar Board...... Gold & Silver Interlaced honor cords National Society of Leadership and Success...... Black & Platinum silk honor cords Omicron Delta Epsilon...... Blue & Gold honor cords Omicron Delta Kappa...... White, Black & Blue twisted cords Order of Omega...... White & Gold double cords Phi Alpha Sigma Theta...... Yellow & Blue ribbons with gold medallion Pi Alpha Theta...... Red & Blue honor cords Phi Beta Kappa Society...... Light Blue & Light Pink honor cords Pi Alpha...... Blue & Green honor cords Pi Mu Epsilon...... Purple & Gold honor cords Psi-Chi Psychology Club...... Double Gold cord with Blue & Gold tassel Scholarship Pathways Program...... Gold Medallion with red ribbon Sigma Delta Pi...... Red & Gold honor cords University Honors Program...... Gold stole 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 professions, 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 Health Sciences...... Green Law...... Purple Medicine...... Green

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. 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.

. The writer of the Alma Mater’s lyrics, Mable Kingsley Richardson, graduated from The University of South Dakota in 1902 and directed USD’s library from 1907 to 1941. A pioneer’s daughter who loved South Dakota, she voiced in the Alma Mater the views of a woman of her time.

An academics and research leader in South Dakota and the region since 1862, The University of South Dakota is the state’s flagship liberal arts institution.

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