EIGHTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BILLINGS

1 THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION he tradition of the academic procession and academic apparel goes back to the Tearly days of the oldest European universities, where gowns and hoods began to be required in the fourteenth century. Although European institutions continue to show great diversity in their specifications on academic apparel, current practices in this country follow the code established by the American Council of Education.

Academic apparel indicates the most advanced degree held by the wearer. Gowns for the bachelor’s, master’s and doctor’s degrees are distinguished by the variation in sleeve length and by the width of the edging. The color of the edging of the hood indicates the subject of the degree (e.g., white for arts, yellow for science, light blue for education, dark blue for philosophy) and the colors of the lining of the hood indicate the institution from which the degree was received. For Montana State University Billings the colors are blue and gold. Apparel for the doctor’s degree is distinguished by the panels on the sides of the hood, the gold tassel on the cap, and the velvet trim on the gown. Montana State University Billings' baccalaureate candidates who have excelled academically wear Honor Cords. Gold Honor Cords (signifying Summa Cum Laude) distinguish graduating seniors who have attained a grade-point-average of 4.0. Gold and Silver entwined Honor Cords (signifying Magna Cum Laude) distinguish graduating seniors who have attained a grade-point-average between 3.75-3.99. Silver Honor Cords (signifying Cum Laude) distinguish graduating seniors who have attained a grade-point-average between 3.50 and 3.74. Blue and White entwined Honor Cords (signifying High Honors, 3.75-4.0, and Honors, 3.50-3.74) distinguish recipients of Associate degrees and Certificates. Honors designations are based on the cumulative grade-point-average which includes graded transfer work from other institutions.

The marching order for the Montana State University Billings academic procession is as follows: The Ivy Guard, the Color Guard, the Grand Marshal, the Platform Party, the Faculty Marshal, Emeritus Faculty, the Faculty by rank, the Senior Marshals, the Candidates for Academic Degrees.

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2 THE COMMENCEMENT CONVOCATION

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BILLINGS MetraPark May Third, Two Thousand Fourteen Ten o'Clock

MUSIC Montana State University Billings Symphonic Band Mark Fenderson, B.A., M.F.A., Assistant Professor, Conductor

Montana State University Billings University Chorus Douglas Nagel, B.A., M.M., Assistant Professor, Conductor THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION (The audience will please rise as the academic procession enters and remain standing until after the National Anthem) Ivy Guard...... MSU Billings Students Colors and Color Guard...... MSU Billings ROTC Color Guard The Grand Marshal...... Randall Schmitz (B.S., M.Ed.) The Platform Party The Faculty Marshal...... Jay Shaw (B.S., M.S.) The Faculty of Montana State University Billings The Senior Marshals...... Quincy Linhart and Jeffrey Wilkins The Candidates for Certificates and Academic Degrees THE INVOCATION Rob Kirby, Campus Minister THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Marshall Pluhar, Baritone (Please face the flag in front of the platform) THE INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM GUESTS Mark Pagano, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Provost and Academic Vice Chancellor Montana State University Billings

MESSAGE TO THE GRADUATES Ryan Shore, President, ASMSUB GREETINGS FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF HIGHER EDUCATION OFFICE Major Robinson, Member, Montana Board of Regents

3 ALUMNI MESSAGE TO THE GRADUATES Sarah Brockel, B.A., M.P.A., Director, MSU Billings Alumni Association COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Norm Clarke THE PRESENTATION OF FACULTY FOR EMERITUS TITLE Mark Pagano, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Provost and Academic Vice Chancellor THE PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES Marsha Riley, A.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Dean, City College Diane Duin B.S., M.H.A., Ph.D., Dean, College of Allied Health Professions Tasneem Khaleel, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Barbara Wheeling, B.S., M.S., C.P.A., Dean, College of Business Mary Susan Fishbaugh, B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Ed.D., Dean, College of Education David Craig, A.B., M.A., Ph.D., Director, Graduate Studies

Public Orator Aaron Clingingsmith, B.A., B.S., M.B.A., Director, University Relations

THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES Rolf Groseth, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Chancellor SINGING OF THE ALMA MATER Montana State University Billings University Chorus

THE BENEDICTION Rob Kirby, Campus Minister THE ACADEMIC RECESSION (The audience will please rise for the recession)

THE GRADUATES’ RECEPTION A barbecue-reception in honor of the Graduates will be held at the Student Union Building on the University campus following the Commencement Convocation. Everyone is cordially invited to attend the reception. Please park in the parking garage or Cisel Hall lot.

4 2014 CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES CITY COLLEGE Certificate of Applied Science Sheena Ann Arneson Jenny O. Denny Marissa Kelci Milam Hysham, MT Lodge Pole, MT Top of the World, WY Medical Coding and Insurance Medical Coding and Insurance Diesel Technology Billing Billing Leslie Marie Myrstol Jessica Baracker Brittaney Nicole Big Timber, MT Billings, MT Dodd-Schneider Medical Coding and Insurance Medical Coding and Insurance Billings, MT Billing Billing Office Assistant Devin S. Peterson ++Heather Bireley Britney Ehlert Huntley, MT Richey, MT Winifred, MT Medical Coding and Insurance Human Resource Management Medical Coding and Insurance Billing Billing Shannon Brewer +Jason W. Springstead Corvallis, MT Ethan Zachary Gill Billings, MT Accounting Assistant Billings, MT Networking Technology Sustainable Energy Technician Allison Abbey Cash Jaylyn J. Waggener Laurel, MT Randall E. Hofferber Billings, MT Medical Coding and Insurance Billings, MT Medical Coding and Insurance Billing Welding and Metal Fabrication Billing Technology Craig Christopherson +Jeri D. Williams Billings, MT ++Bobbie Houdashelt Fromberg, MT Sustainable Energy Technician Billings, MT Medical Coding and Insurance Medical Coding and Insurance Billing Dana A. Cothron Billing Bridger, MT +Rebecka S. Woodenknife Sustainable Energy Technician ++Dexter Humphrey West Glacier, MT Billings, MT Office Assistant Nathaniel Pine Debats Sustainable Energy Technician Billings, MT Sustainable Energy Technician Associate of Applied Science Jordan Adams +MaKyla Irene Archuleta Jennee Nicole Benson Vernal, UT Harlem, MT Billings, MT Process Plant Technology Radiologic Technology Computer Programming and Application Development Julie Anderson Alfred Arellano Billings, MT Billings, MT Jonna Bertelsen Practical Nursing Computer Desktop/Network Wibaux, MT Support Medical Administrative Assistant Justin L. Anest Park City, MT Scott Atkinson Alicia Blank Process Plant Technology Billings, MT Billings, MT Computer Systems Technology Practical Nursing Christopher Angell Billings, MT Jenna Belcourt Aaron Blessing Practical Nursing Billings, MT Billings, MT Practical Nursing Diesel Technology

+ Honors ++ High Honors 5 ++Elizabeth Brown Blomback Steven C. Derby Rachel Helmer Colstrip, MT Red Lodge, MT Billings, MT Accounting Technology Diesel Technology Practical Nursing

++Elizabeth Brown Blomback Brian Joseph Dierickx Shelby Hendrickson Colstrip, MT Billings, MT Helena, MT Administrative Assistant Diesel Technology Practical Nursing

Shaunna G. Borge +Matthew S. Dunbar Greg Hickle Colstrip, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Accounting Technology Automotive Technology Practical Nursing

Kyle J. Breshears Sarah M. Eickert +Luke Hill Billings, MT Kalispell, MT Billings, MT Computer Desktop/Network Practical Nursing Process Plant Technology Support Michael Fallon Clint Holdbrook Landry Wade Brockel Billings, MT Kailua-Kona, HI Billings, MT Practical Nursing Practical Nursing Computer Programming and Application Development Sean Alan Fitzgerald Ryan Richard Holm Billings, MT Billings, MT Paul Bumgarner Computer Programming and Welding and Metal Fabrication Billings, MT Application Development Technology Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology +Robert L. Gersbach Megan Adriana Houdashelt Billings, MT Billings, MT Danielle Marie Casey Paramedic Practical Nursing Billings, MT Practical Nursing +Jodi N. Gilligan +Julie Lynn Huggins Billings, MT Acton, MT Nathan Christensen Practical Nursing Radiologic Technology Billings, MT Process Plant Technology Trevor Gilskey Maxwell Robert Jahn Lewistown, MT Absarokee, MT Justin Comly Power Plant Technology Construction Technology Billings, MT Welding and Metal Fabrication ++Cody Goodman Daniel Johnson Technology Billings, MT Billings, MT Process Plant Technology Process Plant Technology +Jesse Aaron Daffin Billings, MT Jacqueline Haaland-Barton ++Tarah Michelle Jurenka Computer Desktop/Network Joliet, MT Rudyard, MT Support Practical Nursing Radiologic Technology

+Rachel Leigh Dahl +Brandon Levi Hammond Jacey Renée Kaczmarek Laurel, MT Shepherd, MT Billings, MT Practical Nursing Welding and Metal Fabrication Practical Nursing Technology Scott Dark ++Shawn Karls Polson, MT +Kathleen D. Hanson Billings, MT Welding and Metal Fabrication Columbus, MT Drafting and Design Technology Technology Radiologic Technology Curtis Karpiak Nathaniel Pine Debats Ashley Shyenne Hatmaker Kailua-Kona, HI Billings, MT Billings, MT Welding and Metal Fabrication Welding and Metal Fabrication Radiologic Technology Technology Technology Jamison Michael Haynie Scott Douglas Keck Devin Deneault Vida, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Automotive Technology Diesel Technology Computer Programming and Application Development

+ Honors ++ High Honors 6 +Zachery Keil Brooke Ashley Larsen Desiree Morris Custer, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Computer Programming and Practical Nursing Practical Nursing Application Development Tyson Christopher Lauckner +Kenneth Dale Morse Crystal Keith Nashua, MT Billings, MT Bridger, MT Power Plant Technology Process Plant Technology Practical Nursing Misty Marie Law Erin Mosness Lindsay A. Kellogg Billings, MT Billings, MT Columbus, MT Practical Nursing Practical Nursing Computer Programming and Application Development Megan Lechner Dillon Mydland Billings, MT Billings, MT +Tyler James Ketterling Practical Nursing Computer Systems Technology Joliet, MT Computer Programming and Fernando Kirk Little Bird, Jr. +Sara N. Nelson Application Development Lame Deer, MT Worden, MT Welding and Metal Fabrication Practical Nursing Adam Christopher Kingsbury Technology Billings, MT Diesel Technology Cole Newman ++Adam J. Marman Billings, MT Billings, MT Peter P. Kirby Computer Desktop/Network Welding and Metal Fabrication Support Gardner, MT Technology Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology Tamara Nivens Jonathan Mckelvey Billings, MT Great Falls, MT Tonya Faye Kissler Practical Nursing Welding and Metal Fabrication Columbus, MT Technology Radiologic Technology +Caleb M. Nolte Billings, MT Blake Anthony Ostermeyer +Ashley Klaassen Power Plant Technology McKenzie Shepherd, MT Custer, MT Radiologic Technology Jennifer Kathryn O’Brien Diesel Technology Billings, MT Keshia L. Knight Accounting Technology Billings, MT Erik S. Meeker Billings, MT Accounting Technology +Karlee R. Omsberg Diesel Technology Kalispell, MT Michael P. Kooy Radiologic Technology Quincy, WA Jennifer Lynn Michael Paramedic Red Lodge, MT Practical Nursing +Baily L. Osterberg Republic, WA Mandalee Koszuta Drafting and Design Technology Billings, MT Kristin Ann Middleton Practical Nursing Billings, MT Practical Nursing Ralissa Owen Cody, WY Kyla J. Kraft Medical Administrative Assistant Billings, MT ++Christopher M. Miller Practical Nursing Billings, MT Construction Technology Kristi Lynn Patterson Caleb Kruger Billings, MT Bismarck, ND Jacob Miller Drafting and Design Technology Computer Systems Technology Laurel, MT Process Plant Technology Dylan Perreault Lucius G. Lacy IV Billings, MT Billings, MT Michelle Kay Mills Automobile Collision Repair and Welding and Metal Fabrication Absarokee, MT Refinishing Technology Technology Accounting Technology John Pivovarnik +Lindsay Lambert +Stephanie Elaine Moore Springfield, IL Huntley, MT Billings, MT Welding and Metal Fabrication Paramedic Practical Nursing Technology + Honors ++ High Honors 7 Amber L. Poynter +Brian K. Schwarz ++Julie Swanson Billings, MT Billings, MT Glasgow, MT Computer Programming and Drafting and Design Technology Computer Systems Technology Application Development Dustin O. Sem Colt William Swartz Lauren P. Rakestraw Roundup, MT Broadview, MT Bozeman, MT Welding and Metal Fabrication Automotive Technology Accounting Technology Technology Janae Elizabeth Taylor Christina Rasanen Casey Sheets Columbus, MT Red Lodge, MT Cody, WY Medical Administrative Assistant Paramedic Paramedic Cody Thomas Hailey Reynolds ++Phillip Shelton Montrose, CO Harlowton, MT Billings, MT Welding and Metal Fabrication Practical Nursing Computer Systems Technology Technology

++Nicole L. Riddle Charlette Adele Small +Layne Thomas Billings, MT Absarokee, MT Jordan, MT Practical Nursing Practical Nursing Diesel Technology

Tanner John Roll Kaylin Rae Soeby +Dayna Thompson Billings, MT Walhalla, ND Billings, MT Automotive Technology Drafting and Design Technology Practical Nursing

++Whitley Roll Amy L. Solberg Cody William Thormahlen Billings, MT Richland, MT Billings, MT Radiologic Technology Diesel Technology Computer Systems Technology

+Mark Romain Jason A. Sonnett ++Tracy Lynn Thormahlen Billings, MT Billings, MT Red Lodge, MT Computer Systems Technology Diesel Technology Computer Systems Technology

Justin Shawn Ruth Pedro J. Sosa Justin Allen Tinnes Musselshell, MT Sheridan, WY Billings, MT Welding and Metal Fabrication Drafting and Design Technology Paramedic Technology +Rajean Claray Sprague +Matthew A. Tucker Annette Salo Forsyth, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Radiologic Technology Automotive Technology Accounting Technology Trevor Standing Rock +Shane Anthony Wageman Lynn Sandvick Billings, MT Billings, MT Worden, MT Process Plant Technology Process Plant Technology Paramedic +Shaun David Stanley Heidi Waltenbaugh +Mike Schmidt Billings, MT Port Townsend, WA Billings, MT Process Plant Technology Automotive Technology Computer Systems Technology Daniel Thomas Stapleton Keith Weidman Amber R. Schneider Billings, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Process Plant Technology Diesel Technology Computer Systems Technology Casey Stark +Hallie Jo Westgard +Shelby Schneider Ballantine, MT Westby, MT Billings, MT Process Plant Technology Medical Administrative Assistant Radiologic Technology +Nick Stayner Anna Prouse Widdicombe Steven L. Schnell Jackson, WY Columbus, MT Crookston, MN Practical Nursing Practical Nursing Power Plant Technology Luke Stein Jacob Wilkins Billings, MT Billings, MT Power Plant Technology Paramedic + Honors ++ High Honors 8 Nathan Wilnau Bradley Dean Wright ++Andrew Zawislanski Corvallis, MT Billings, MT Albany, CA Automotive Technology Welding and Metal Fabrication Process Plant Technology Technology ++Jesse Alan Wilson Kraig James Zeigler Ashland, MT +Brent Wunderlich Billings, MT Automotive Technology Helena, MT Drafting and Design Technology Paramedic ++Astrid Woods Cherrice Zimmerman Billings, MT Amy M. Yerger Billings, MT Practical Nursing Billings, MT Practical Nursing Practical Nursing Faith Worden Billings, MT Phillip W. Young Practical Nursing Billings, MT Power Plant Technology

Associate of Science +Kaitlin R. Albrecht ++Ashley Burdette-Soffietti Jordan Greenwood Worden, MT Arlington, TX Billings, MT Business Administration Nursing Fire Science

Sara Anderson Nicole Burkey Nicole A. Gunsch Billings, MT Absarokee, MT Billings, MT General Studies Nursing Human Resources

Justin Anest +Gloria Clark Anna Marie Haaland Park City, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT General Studies Nursing Nursing

Brandi Baker Melissa Costa ++Christa Neblett Haderlie Billings, MT Billings, MT Bozeman, MT Nursing General Studies Business Administration

Janel N. Barta Leah Elaine Cowart Chelsey Joann Hall Shepherd, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Nursing Nursing Nursing

+Kristy Lee Blaine Teresa Ann Cox Adam Hanson Billings, MT Billings, MT Lolo, MT Nursing Nursing Nursing

Charlee Marie Blaylock +Katie Dyksterhouse Kim Patrice Harrington Columbus, MT Manhattan, MT Billings, MT Human Resources Nursing General Studies

Patrick N. Branger +Shelby Nicole Eckman ++Crystal E. Holy Cross Billings, MT Molt, MT Absarokee, MT Fire Science Human Resources Nursing

Cheri Pauline Brown Jacob Ross Ellis John R. Horacek Billings, MT Red Lodge, MT Billings, MT Human Resources Fire Science Networking Technology

Rebecca J. Bruner Kaylea Candace Erickson ++Celeste Bonnecarrere McCall, ID Billings, MT Horton Human Resources General Studies Billings, MT Nursing Christian D. Buettner ++Bridget S. Fredenburg Stevenson, WA Billings, MT Joseph Isbell Fire Science Business Administration Cody, WY Fire Science

+ Honors ++ High Honors 9 +Brianna Elizabeth Jackson +Melissa McJunkin Courtney Lynn Senini Billings, MT Red Lodge, MT Billings, MT General Studies Nursing Nursing

Casey William Jardine LaRay Mears Christine R. Shandy Bozeman, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Nursing Nursing Human Resources

+Travis J. Jette Jacob Miller Samantha A. Sissel Missoula, MT Laurel, MT Sidney, MT Human Resources General Studies Business Administration

Sammi S. Jorgensen Robin K. Miller Lindsay Skogley Billings, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Nursing Nursing Nursing

Rachel Keil +Molly J. Morgan Katie Stokoe Billings, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Nursing Nursing Nursing

Ashley N. Kennedy Anna M. Nicolai Austin John Van Dyken Billings, MT Lincoln, MT Manhattan, MT General Studies Human Resources Fire Science

Maggie A. Kimmel Sarah Liesle Parks Kevin Daniel Walsh Turner, MT Laurel, MT Billings, MT Business Administration Fire Science General Studies

Angela Dee King Lauren Kelley Pokora Florence D. Walter Billings, MT Billings, MT Havre, MT Nursing Nursing Human Resources

Jackie Kay LaVé Vanessa Ginelle Ready Natalie C. Watson Billings, MT Billings, MT Austin, TX Nursing Nursing Human Resources

Tanya Lawver Sarey Diane Robey Allison Marie Welter Park City, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Nursing Nursing Nursing

++Patricia C. Little Danielle K. Robinson +Robert MacQueen Williams Laurel, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Nursing Nursing Nursing

Michelle L. Luxmore Carrie Rogers Sherrie L. Winks Billings, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Nursing Nursing Nursing

+Autumn Maxwell Aimee R. Savage Dwight R. Zimmerman Laurel, MT Ballantine, MT Billings, MT Nursing Business Administration Business Administration

+Patrick James McCormick +Angela Schell-Dockter Billings, MT Billings, MT Nursing Nursing

+ Honors ++ High Honors 10 COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS Associate of Arts +Chelsey Amini-Duenow +Barbara Ann Jones Deveraux Richard Russiff Billings, MT Bridger, MT Billings, MT Rehabilitation and Related Rehabilitation and Related Rehabilitation and Related Services Services Services

John Allan Brink +Dakota Lynn Flammang Lauren Anne Weller Billings, MT Green River, WY Billings, MT Rehabilitation and Related Rehabilitation and Related Rehabilitation and Related Services Services Services

Anna L. Denney +Chris Ann McCann Billings, MT Absarokee, MT Rehabilitation and Related Rehabilitation and Related Services Services

Bachelor of Applied Science / Bachelor of Science Melinda Adams *Jamie Kyle Blotske Kaylie Davidson Las Vegas, NV Columbus, MT Sidney, MT Human Services Outdoor Adventure Leadership Human Services

**Taylor Adams John Allan Brink *Anna H. Dembek Anchorage, AK Billings, MT Winnett, MT Health and Human Performance Human Services Health and Human Performance (Human Performance Option) (Human Performance Option) Amy Lois Brown *Chelsey Amini-Duenow Havre, MT Anna L. Denney Billings, MT Applied Science Billings, MT Human Services Human Services Andrew David Ballinger Janell Brown Bozeman, MT Billings, MT *Barbara Ann Jones Deveraux Outdoor Adventure Leadership Applied Science Bridger, MT Rehabilitation and Related Keshia Anne Barber Courtney Burtchett Services Edgar, MT Geraldine, MT Rehabilitation and Related Applied Science Michael A. Dotson Services Palmer, AK Dawn T. Bushard Health and Human Performance *Ashleigh Annette Bartelt Billings, MT (Teaching Option K-12) Moore, MT Human Services Health and Human Performance Marcus Warren Drange (Human Performance Option) BreAnna Phuoc Thanh Billings, MT Cameron Health and Human Performance Lisa Beus Whitefish, MT (Teaching Option K-12) Harlowton, MT Health and Human Performance Health and Human Performance (Human Performance Option) Ryan Dunn (Teaching Option K-12) Florence, MT Ryan Lee Blomback *Keri Ann Clump Applied Science Manhattan, MT Wasilla, AK Outdoor Adventure Leadership Health and Human Performance Katherine Duyck (Teaching Option K-12) Powell, WY Jennah Kay Marie Blossom Human Services Belgrade, MT Heather Cunning Human Services Laurel, MT Melissa Engan Psychiatric Rehabilitation Great Falls, MT Applied Science

+ Honors ++ High Honors * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude # University Honor Scholar 11 *Dakota Lynn Flammang Florence Elizabeth Howser Ashlee Nicole Rangitsch Billings, MT Whitehall, MT Roundup, MT Rehabilitation and Related Health Administration Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Rodger Davenport Hulbert *Brandon P. Read Richard Fox Helena, MT Plains, MT Billings, MT Health Administration Applied Science Health and Human Performance (Health Promotion Option) Capri Nicole Ingram Ashley Reed Livingston, MT Portland, OR Megan Gimenez Health and Human Performance Human Services Great Falls, MT (Health Promotion Option) Health Administration Jamie L. Rindahl Adrienne Elizabeth Kelso Billings, MT Rumeal Good Luck Bend, OR Psychiatric Rehabilitation Lodge Grass, MT Psychiatric Rehabilitation Health and Human Performance Evan Rusch (Human Performance Option) **Jennifer Larsen Billings, MT Mesa, AZ Outdoor Adventure Leadership **Ashley Greyn Health and Human Performance Conrad, MT (Teaching Option K-12) *Melissa Saken Applied Science Alberta, Canada **Sarah Leichner Health and Human Performance Brandy M. Gustafson Billings, MT (Human Performance Option) Roundup, MT Health and Human Performance Applied Science (Health Promotion Option) Jeremy R. Salazar Laurel, MT Tommi Lee Harper Ni’Cole K. MacDonald Health and Human Performance Billings, MT Browning, MT (Human Performance Option) Health and Human Performance Health Administration (Health Promotion Option) Cassondra Salvi *Ian Fredric MacMurdie Kalispell, MT Linda S. Hayes Whitehall, MT Applied Science Billings, MT Outdoor Adventure Leadership Human Services **Lana MaryEllen Scott **Camie Jo McCaffree Columbus, MT *Jaclyn Carley Hill Melstone, MT Health and Human Performance Boise, ID Health and Human Performance (Human Performance Option) Health and Human Performance (Human Performance Option) (Human Performance Option) Tarin Justine Shilhanek **Rebecka S. Mickelboro Billings, MT *Rebecca R. Hill Kalispell, MT Health Administration Billings, MT Health Administration Applied Science Jennifer D. SinClair Joshua K. Munsell Edgar, MT Julie A. Hoffman Billings, MT Health Administration Laurel, MT Outdoor Adventure Leadership Human Services *Amy E. Soape-Allison Amanda Peitz Billings, MT Shelby Kay Holsapple Marengo, IL Health and Human Performance Hillsboro, OR Health and Human Performance (Health Promotion Option) Human Services (Teaching Option K-12) Eden Louise Sowards James Daniel Hook Giselle Perez Billings, MT Bozeman, MT Hardin, MT Health and Human Performance Health and Human Performance Human Services (Health Promotion Option) (Human Performance Option) Stacey Lorrayne Pitt Billie Marie Steele Tina Renée Stengel Hook Kalispell, MT Bozeman, MT Billings, MT Outdoor Adventure Leadership Health Administration Psychiatric Rehabilitation *Sarah Lindsey Plaska **Kimberly L. Tripp Helena, MT Billings, MT Health Administration Health Administration * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude # University Honor Scholar 12 Jennifer Valentine Marneta Welborn Nicole Marie Wilkerson Redmond, WA Billings, MT Coos Bay, OR Human Services Rehabilitation and Related Health Administration Services Bradley Robert Viren *Sarah Josephine Witt Sheridan, WY Lauren Anne Weller Columbus, MT Health and Human Performance Billings, MT Health and Human Performance (Teaching Option K-12) Human Services (Health Promotion Option)

Shalom Franchoor Lindsey M. Wergin Waltenbaugh Belt, MT Billings, MT Applied Science Rehabilitation and Related Services

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Associate of Arts / Associate of Science

Mackenzie Armstrong ++Olivia Carolyn Jones Adam B. Ratka Rapid City, SD Billings, MT Missoula, MT General Studies General Studies Applied Psychology

Andrea Ayers Marli Kaiser Jacob T. Salyer Billings, MT Spearfish, SD Billings, MT General Studies General Studies General Studies

Yawen Bao Dwight Aaron Ledet ++Alissa Joy Smith China Houma, LA Billings, MT Applied Psychology General Studies General Studies

+Barbara Barrett Alex J. Leibfried Sara E. Stoeckel Billings, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT General Studies General Studies General Studies

Angelo D. Bellotte Chen Liang Yuqing Tu Wasilla, AK China China General Studies Applied Psychology Applied Psychology

Patrick Royce Davis +Matthew Christopher Miller Ashley Waggener Billings, MT Laurel, MT Kalispell, MT General Studies General Studies General Studies

+Barbara Ann Jones Deveraux Thomas J. Nickoloff Sharon Elisabeth Williams Bridger, MT Billings, MT Pequannock, NJ General Studies General Studies General Studies

Courtney Dickerson +Hannah Elise Orth Sining Zhang Billings, MT Laurel, MT China General Studies General Studies Applied Psychology

Weixin Guo ++Marissa Pool KeLi Zhu China Billings, MT China Applied Psychology General Studies Applied Psychology

Kara Helland Christopher Michael Price Miles City, MT Bridger, MT General Studies General Studies

+ Honors ++ High Honors * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude # University Honor Scholar 13 Bachelor of Applied Science / Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Science Kourtnei Le’ Adams Emily Julia Boileau *Norris Shane Cole Indianapolis, IN Laurel, MT Forsyth, MT Psychology Psychology History Teaching Option

Bryan L. Anderson Melissa L. Brandon Nicole Colpron Billings, MT Trego, MT Vancouver, WA Criminal Justice Public Relations Criminal Justice

Meghan Chemi Anderson *Annette Bratz-Hopson Stephanie Marie Combs Billings, MT Big Sandy, MT Los Banos, CA Psychology Psychology Psychology

**Teresa Margaret Anderson Eric J. Braun Kathryn Alexander Cotnoir Billings, MT Billings, MT Frenchtown, MT Applied Science Liberal Studies Communication Arts (Organizational) Sarah Rose Beaumont Grace Brekhus Pryor, MT Billings, MT Brandon Covers Up History Criminal Justice Pryor, MT Art Teaching Option Wendi M. Bergthold Corey R. Buchan Billings, MT Sheridan, WY Jarrell Crayton Public Relations Liberal Studies Bellevue, NE Liberal Studies *Leah Maureen Berry Angela Burtell Lewistown, MT Billings, MT Kale B. Crowder History History Billings, MT History Stephanie Louise Betz *Melanie Butts Billings, MT Challis, ID *Kristy Dallas Liberal Studies Chemistry Billings, MT Music Performance Option Janeen M. Bevan Travis Mark Cady Sacramento, CA Billings, MT Bridget M. Daly Liberal Studies Political Science Billings, MT Biology *Jennifer Anne Biersdorf *Ashley Cameron Billings, MT Loma Linda, CA Michael Danahy Chemistry Teaching Option Liberal Studies Billings, MT History Casey Alexander Bigelow Kathy Rose Carrette Billings, MT Helena, MT Ryan Danelson Criminal Justice Communication Arts (Mass) Scobey, MT Criminal Justice Brad Birch *Paulina Carrillo Eugene, OR San Diego, CA Holly Louise Daniels Liberal Studies Political Science Billings, MT Art Elwood Thomas Bird Cory Jones Champney Billings, MT Billings, MT Amy Kay DeMato Psychology Political Science Helena, MT Applied Science Sara C. Bjelland *Ray Anthony Chapa Billings, MT Plano, TX Cheryl Denton Liberal Studies Criminal Justice and Sociology Joliet, MT English Teaching Option Lyndsey Marie Blohm Jordan Christopher Clark Billings, MT Billings, MT Matthew M. Devitt English Criminal Justice Billings, MT Music Performance Option

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude # University Honor Scholar 14 Charity Ann Dewing *Christian Fischer Donna Lynette Guina-St. Clair Billings, MT Berlin, Germany Fort Washakie, WY English Liberal Studies Public Relations

Enrique Estevan Diaz Jamie Tyann Fischer Weixin Guo Billings, MT Baker, MT China Communication Arts (Mass) Public Relations Psychology

*Jonathan Diehl Reid Franklin Foseid Brittney Alyse Hagberg Redding, CA Portland, OR Harlowton, MT Criminal Justice Liberal Studies Biology Medical Laboratory Science Option David M. Doerr Rebecca Fox Palmer, AK Billings, MT Taylor Joel Haidle Liberal Studies Chemistry Billings, MT Public Relations Robert Willard Donaldson IV Cassie Francisco Red Lodge, MT Billings, MT Sara Rose Haka Political Science Psychology Billings, MT Criminal Justice Erin Dotterweich *Cali Jaye Freier Billings, MT Havre, MT *Lauri L. Hampton Art Mathematics Teaching Option Billings, MT Psychology Brandon Douglas *Lori Marie Clouse Fryett Laurel, MT Billings, MT *Patricia Alexis Hampton # Liberal Studies Psychology Billings, MT English Teaching Option Kayla Downing Heather Gauthier Billings, MT Columbus, MT *Austin Marie Hanser Political Science Psychology Billings, MT History Teaching Option Gary Thomas Draper Hannah M. Gibson Huntley, MT Billings, MT Carlin Hantz Political Science History Colstrip, MT Environmental Studies Abigail Hanna Dufner *John P. Godwin Glendive, MT Great Falls, MT Jesse Jeane Harkness Public Relations Applied Science Billings, MT Art Amanda Marie DuVall Shelby Kay Goodman Shepherd, MT Billings, MT Lorissa Harris Mathematics Teaching Option Criminal Justice Shepherd, MT Psychology **Ecko Edwards Ainsley Elizabeth Goodrich Laurel, MT Billings, MT Bradee Jordan Hawley Liberal Studies Mathematics Teaching Option Harlem, MT Psychology Katie Jo Edwards *Ethan Clifford Gray Billings, MT Billings, MT Rhonda Hegstrom Psychology Music Performance Option Columbus, MT Liberal Studies *Maggie Lynn Ellis Heidi Lynn Greenback Billings, MT Woodinville, WA **Laurissa Herbert Liberal Studies Criminal Justice and Sociology Billings, MT Spanish Teaching Option *Kurt Alan Ericksen *Dru L. Grover Billings, MT Billings, MT Heather Herbst Liberal Studies Biology Billings, MT Psychology Katelyn Escene *Lisa Guckenberger Billings, MT Dortmund, Germany *Candice J. Hering Mathematics Teaching Option Public Relations Great Falls, MT Liberal Studies * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude # University Honor Scholar 15 Ashley Elizabeth Hickert Tracilyn Jarrett Tyson Kuntz Three Forks, MT Ballantine, MT Billings, MT Liberal Studies English Teaching Option Sociology

*Roddy L. Hill Tracilyn Jarrett Matthew David Kuper Columbia Falls, MT Ballantine, MT Williston, ND Applied Science Mathematics Teaching Option Liberal Studies

Nathan L. Hofer Austrin S E F Johnson **Jennifer Larsen Billings, MT Billings, MT Mesa, AZ Biology Medical Laboratory Mathematics Teaching Option Spanish Science Option **Laura Anne Johnson # Jamison Legg Casey Richard Hogue Billings, MT Surrey, ND Billings, MT Psychology History Teaching Option Liberal Studies Steven J. Joyner Jerome Preston Legg *Phillip J. Holliday Belgrade, MT Minot, ND Billings, MT Public Relations Public Relations Spanish Devin Kennedy *Jacob Letman Dean Holmes Billings, MT Lander, WY Billings, MT Music Performance Option Communication Arts (Mass) Liberal Studies **Chelsea Ann Kenyon Chen Liang Melissa Hood Billings, MT China Hamilton, MT Music and Spanish Psychology History *Korilynn M. Kessler # Caitlyn M. Linder Natalie Hopstad Seattle, WA Power, MT Glasgow, MT English Biology Psychology Frank Kestner Quincy Dawn Linhart Trever Howard Billings, MT Hobson, MT Billings, MT Liberal Studies Public Relations Biology Medical Laboratory Science Option Misty Flory Ketola Natashia M. Lipp Kellogg, ID Great Falls, MT Tucker Inman English Teaching Option Liberal Studies Billings, MT Communication Arts Spencer T. King Madeline Marie Loomis (Organizational) Billings, MT Riverside, CA Biology Liberal Studies Bradley Ireland Billings, MT **Jodi J. Kinn ***Cory D. Lovec # Liberal Studies Park City, MT Ekalaka, MT Environmental Studies Chemistry *Jill Therese Jackson Basin, MT *Kevin S. Kinney *Josiah Lance Loven Criminal Justice Park City, MT Shepherd, MT Applied Science Political Science *Hannah R. Jacobsen Billings, MT Allan Kitterman Andrew S. MacNaughton Sociology Georgetown, TX Billings, MT Environmental Studies Mathematics Alisha Marie James Billings, MT Kristen J. Klimper Kara Leigh Malesich Liberal Studies Billings, MT Dillon, MT Liberal Studies Liberal Studies Tony D. Jansma Manhattan, MT Cory Bryan Krum Terrin Nicole Mann Public Relations Bozeman, MT Billings, MT Liberal Studies Psychology

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude # University Honor Scholar 16 *Richelle Marquess Joshua K. Munsell *Daysi Bellota Ramos Billings, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Biology Communication Arts Psychology (Organizational) *Aaron Michael Maus **Benjamin M. Randolph Wibaux, MT **Kelsey Ann Munsell Billings, MT Biology Billings, MT Psychology Communication Arts (Mass and Tabitha Marie Maust Organizational) Miranda J. Raschkow Billings, MT Billings, MT English Teaching Option and **Tyler J. Murray Biology Medical Laboratory Spanish Teaching Option Billings, MT Science Option Criminal Justice Charity Marie McClelland Christopher Rau Billings, MT Jacob Music Billings, MT Psychology Thermopolis, WY Environmental Studies English Teaching Option Ashley McClurg **Kelly Lynn Reagan Billings, MT *Sara Ann Ness Rapid City, SD Liberal Studies Billings, MT English Teaching Option Art Teaching Option *Holly Benoit McKenzie **Hattie Redmon Billings, MT Travis A. Newman Missoula, MT Communication Arts (Mass) Billings, MT Applied Science Applied Science Rachel Ann McMurry Jordyn M. Reichert Fort Peck, MT Brianon Alana Nordhagen Billings, MT Psychology Helena, MT English Public Relations Pearl Judea Michalson Shannon Airene Renskers Bozeman, MT **Douglas S. Oltrogge Big Timber, MT Communication Arts Ballantine, MT Art (Organizational) English Teaching Option Harrison Arthur Richardson Tamra L. Middleton Danielle Ostwalt Billings, MT Billings, MT Havre, MT Psychology Liberal Studies Psychology Scott H. Rimer Meghan Jean Miller **Alicia Pavey Billings, MT Livingston, MT Billings, MT Liberal Studies Environmental Studies History Tanna Rochelle Roadhouse Jacqueline Elizabeth Sheridan Jacqueline Penninger Billings, MT Minick Billings, MT Sociology Ranchester, WY Applied Science Communication Arts Chase Robinson (Organizational) Marshall S. Pluhar Colstrip, MT Miles City, MT Communication Arts (Mass) Sabrina N. Mitchell Music Teaching Option Somers, MT **Amandy L. Romero History Teaching Option **Lewis William Polkow Billings, MT Billings, MT Liberal Studies Michael Anthony Montoya History Teaching Option Billings, MT **Shelby Jo Rowse Music Performance Option Christina Polkowske Billings, MT Billings, MT Psychology *Lane Morales English Teaching Option Hysham, MT William D. Ryan Psychology **Emily Mary Prouty Butte, MT Harvey, ND Liberal Studies Tyler Patrick Mullowney Music Teaching Option Billings, MT Jennifer Anne Savage Political Science Billings, MT Public Relations * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude # University Honor Scholar 17 *Stephanie Nichol Schaff Ashley R. Soelter Michaela JoAnn Viviano Billings, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT History Psychology Criminal Justice and Sociology

Nathan Schara Alex J. Spry Michael E. Waldorf Billings, MT Judith Gap, MT Butte, MT English History Teaching Option Criminal Justice

Julie Renee Schlager Trevor Standing Rock *April Rae Wallis Walker Worland, WY Billings, MT Billings, MT Mathematics Teaching Option Applied Science Liberal Studies

Ashley Ann Schlosser Neil Stanford *Laura C. Walker Billings, MT Laurel, MT Billings, MT Biology Medical Laboratory Psychology Art Teaching Option Science Option Zachary Story *Diana E. Wall Jeannie Margaret Schweigert Billings, MT Boston, MA Billings, MT Liberal Studies Sociology Public Relations Kyle R. Stroup Devon Wallace Nichole Selvig Sheridan, WY Portland, OR Jordan, MT Biology Liberal Studies Psychology Jacob John Swan Vanessa Marie Waller Jared Michael Sharp Billings, MT Circle, MT Billings, MT Sociology Criminal Justice and Sociology History *Andrew Evans Taylor Perry P. Warden *Sydne Sherman Billings, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Applied Science Biology Medical Laboratory Art Science Option Derek Robert Taylor Michael D. Sherwood Billings, MT *Petra Darlene Warren Billings, MT Liberal Studies Seattle, WA History Communication Arts (Mass) Kathryn Sylvia Harasymczuk Marie Lynn Shoen Tikalsky *Petra Darlene Warren Billings, MT Dillon, MT Seattle, WA Liberal Studies Public Relations Public Relations

**Kelsea Shook Yuqing Tu *Anji Marie Webb Idaho Falls, ID China Keller, TX Public Relations Psychology Communication Arts (Organizational) Darci L. Silbernagel Joseph M. Turner Billings, MT Anaconda, MT **Joseph Lee Weitz Music Teaching Option Liberal Studies Billings, MT Public Relations Ammarritta Angelina Allaine Tafuna Damon Tusi, Jr. Simpson Billings, MT **Rachel Weitz Miles City, MT Communication Arts (Mass) Billings, MT Psychology Music Performance Option Mack Unruh *Casey R. Smith Salem, OR Adam Dale Wetzel Billings, MT Liberal Studies Billings, MT Biology Liberal Studies Ashley Michelle Virag Craig Randall Smith Laurel, MT Ryan Holden Wetzel Billings, MT Art Corvallis, MT Biology Liberal Studies Kirk Robert Visser Shepherd, MT Music Performance Option * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude # University Honor Scholar 18 **Elijah Wickenburg # Nathanael Yamaguchi Sining Zhang Billings, MT Covington, WA China English Art Psychology

Jessica Wicks Jessequa Yerger KeLi Zhu Laurel, MT Huntley, MT China Biology Art Teaching Option Psychology

Samantha Joe Williams Amber Nichole Young Tessa Zimmerer Billings, MT Billings, MT Longmont, CO Art Psychology Public Relations

Diana JeanAnn Woller Sami J. Young Billings, MT Billings, MT Psychology Psychology

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Bachelor of Science in Business Adminstration Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Kelsey Marie Brennan Tessa Cunneen AlBakar Laurel, MT Billings, MT Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Marketing Marketing Management *Alethea Lyn Brown John Thomas Dickerson Abdullah Mohammed Alharbi Fishtail, MT Missoula, MT Riyadh, Saudi Arabia General Business General Business Marketing Alyssa RaeEllen Brown Lorrie Lee Eggen Hussein Yahia AlYami Billings, MT Plentywood, MT AlKhafji, Saudi Arabia Management General Business Accounting John Travis Buttelman Stephanie L. Evernden Lisa Renee Andersen Three Forks, MT Billings, MT Three Forks, MT Finance Management Accounting Michael Alexander Calkins **Jesse Fallon Craig William-Paul Aus Glendive, MT Kalispell, MT Plentywood, MT General Business Accounting Finance John Kyle Caten **Pamela Jo Fiedler Erika Ann Austin Billings, MT Stanford, MT Glasgow, MT Accounting Accounting Accounting Jayme Nicole Clark Kallie R. Francisco Abdullah Mubark Bahomid Billings, MT Butte, MT Saudi Arabia Management General Business Marketing *Kelsey Lauren Clark Jeremy Michael Fuhrman Bobbie J. Beard Billings, MT Billings, MT Sheridan, WY Management and Marketing Management Accounting *Lauren S. Clark Thomas J. Gaffri Sara Ann Benjamin Hulett, WY Billings, MT Belgrade, MT Finance Accounting Accounting Travis Croy Drew Grant Galahan **Ryan J. Bowman Glasgow, MT Harlowton, MT Kalispell, MT Finance Finance Accounting

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude # University Honor Scholar 19 Kavindu Lakshan Gamage *Katelyn Hattie Kovich Zuling Peng Melbourne, Australia Helena, MT Nanning, Guangxi, China Management General Business Accounting

Allie E. Gavin Dova A. Lear Barbara Perry Wilmington, DE Colstrip, MT Sheridan, WY General Business Management Accounting

Misty Grunseth Gary L. Lehman Sara Pretty Weasel Littleton, CO Hardin, MT Hardin, MT Accounting General Business Accounting

Shandy Hanks Nathan Liptac **Orrin A. Pyrah Wolf Point, MT Billings, MT Lewistown, MT Finance Marketing General Business

**Harrison Jack Hepp Hanqing Liu Dong Qu Worland, WY Nanning, Guangxi, China Shenyang City, China Management and Marketing Accounting Finance

Jessica Hilliard *Steven Jeffery Mattingley Sara Marie Randall Billings, MT Billings, MT Powell, WY Accounting General Business Marketing

Jamie L. Hovey Jeffrey D. McGough *Emily Anne Rankin Basin, WY Billings, MT Billings, MT Accounting Accounting Accounting

Shae R. Jenson *Maria Ann McKinney Alyssa Nora Gaulke Reid Ulm, MT Belgrade, MT Worland, WY General Business General Business Accounting

Angela Dawn Johnson Mitchell David Miller *Anne Ruth Repnak Belgrade, MT Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Billings, MT General Business General Business Accounting

Andrea D. Johnston Patrick L. Murphy Billie Jo Rinke Kalispell, MT Helena, MT Polson, MT Accounting Management General Business

Chelsey Lynn Jones Stephanie Newman Nadia Yvonne Rosales Denton, MT Melstone, MT Billings, MT General Business Finance General Business

**Kirsten Callie Kaufman *Richard William Nixon *Daniel Rubbert Miles City, MT Billings, MT Everson, WA Accounting Accounting Finance

Mengyao Ke **Sally Ann Nixon V. Austin Rue China Billings, MT Clancy, MT Management Accounting Management

*Bethany Rae Ann Keeler Eun Jin Park Ashley Nicole Shaw Billings, MT Busan, S. Korea Missoula, MT Accounting Management General Business

Ashley Tara Korf Susan Pederson Cali Rae Snedigar Billings, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT General Business Accounting Management

Benjamin E. Korf Rustin Kelly Pegar Adam R. Somers Billings, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT General Business Accounting Marketing

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude # University Honor Scholar 20 **Thomas Matthew Staffileno **Steven C. Varela Cynthia M. Whiteman Billings, MT Billings, MT Lodge Grass, MT Management Accounting General Business

*Heather L. Staus Theresa A. Walker Anthony James Wier Billings, MT Billings, MT Lewistown, MT Accounting General Business Management

*Debra J. Strever Mengjue Wang ***Jeffrey Lynn Wilkins Billings, MT China Peach Orchard, MO General Business Accounting Accounting

Jonathan S. Thomas Wenjun Wang Joesie Williams Fort Wayne, IN China Cody, WY Management Management General Business

Sara Elizabeth Trautmann Yurong Wei Bradley Wilson Billings, MT Hulu Dao, Laoning, China Billings, MT Management Finance Management

Christina Megan Undem *Josie L. Werderman **Steven Wimmler Lovell, WY Ennis, MT Powell, WY Management and Marketing Accounting Accounting

Froilan Valdez Samuel Westerman Yuan Yuan Billings, MT Billings, MT JiangSu, China Accounting General Business Finance

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Associate of Arts Ruby Opal Ostrander Corvallis, MT Education Bachelor of Science Ryan Douglas Asleson *Taylor Jomae Brewington *Tina Downing Billings, MT Garneill, MT Shepherd, MT Elementary Education Elementary Education Special Education (P-12)/ Elementary Education Amanda Bagley **Dylan Buehler Billings, MT Lewistown, MT Kylie Marie Downs Special Education (P-12)/ Elementary Education Alexandria, MN Elementary Education Elementary Education Matthew Clark *Tiffany Rose Bogy Cody, WY McKenzi Lynn Dundas Billings, MT Elementary Education Billings, MT Elementary Education/Reading Special Education (P-12)/ Kristen Coffman Elementary Education Kandi Rae Bond Great Falls, MT Billings, MT Special Education (P-12)/ Kathryn Epley Elementary Education/Reading Elementary Education Billings, MT Elementary Education/Reading **Kayla G. Booke *Norris Shane Cole Billings, MT Forsyth, MT Sara Louise Fisher Elementary Education Special Education (P-12) Billings, MT Special Education (P-12)/ McKinsey Lee Breeding Jessica Karol Contreraz Elementary Education Billings, MT Laurel, MT Special Education (P-12)/ Elementary Education Elementary Education * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude # University Honor Scholar 21 Brittany R. Fox Holli Dawn Klein *Carolyn M. Oringer Billings, MT Park City, MT Billings, MT Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education/Reading

**Michelle Freeman *Paige Amollya Kramer **Rachel Lynne Parry Worden, MT Billings, MT Ekalaka, MT Elementary Education/Reading Elementary Education/Reading Elementary Education

Keyleigh Marie Hennessy **Monique La Croix *Visencia Hernandez Ramirez Billings, MT Billings, MT Oaxaca, Mexico Elementary Education/Reading Elementary Education Elementary Education

Eric Hartl **Esther Landrie *Angela Michelle Reinhardt Billings, MT Billings, MT Broadview, MT Elementary Education Special Education (P-12)/ Elementary Education Elementary Education *Olivia A. Heidinger Jeremiah D. Richardson Laurel, MT *Nichole Lehnen Melstone, MT Special Education (P-12)/ Billings, MT Elementary Education Elementary Education Elementary Education Lauren Anne Riehl Adora J. Henderson **Amanda L. Lemon Billings, MT Pompeys Pillar, MT Hardin, MT Elementary Education Elementary Education Special Education (P-12)/ Elementary Education Norma Romersa Megan Hill Billings, MT Belgrade, MT Jeffrey Link Elementary Education Elementary Education Hardin, MT Elementary Education *Rachel E. Saenz-Holtzhauser Richard Patrick Francis Sterling, CO Holman **Mikayla Maida Elementary Education Miles City, MT Laurel, MT Elementary Education Elementary Education/Reading *Blaze Sand Billings, MT *Kristen Joy Horton Christianna V. Mathews Elementary Education Billings, MT Billings, MT Elementary Education/Reading Elementary Education *Megan Schaff Shepherd, MT Brittanie Dawn Javier Kaitlyn Fay Mattson Elementary Education Billings, MT Ishpeming, MI Elementary Education/Reading Special Education (P-12)/ *Erica L. Schwartzkopf Elementary Education Glenrock, WY Baylee Jo Jennings Elementary Education Billings, MT Kaitlin M. Monday Elementary Education Billings, MT **Brittany Nichole Shankle Special Education (P-12)/ Cody, WY Neil Johnson Elementary Education Elementary Education Billings, MT Elementary Education/Reading **Joshua Alon Monson Stephanie Michael Shannon Billings, MT Billings, MT *Olivia May Johnson Elementary Education Elementary Education Helena, MT Taylor Sidwell Special Education (P-12)/ *Kasey Morey Elementary Education Billings, MT Roberts, MT Special Education (P-12)/ Special Education (P-12)/ Amber D. Johnston Elementary Education Elementary Education Harlowton, MT Darci L. Silbernagel *Rebecca Lynn Murnion Elementary Education Billings, MT Jordan, MT Elementary Education Cary Jorgensen Elementary Education Billings, MT **Kalli Rose Sizemore Elementary Education *Sara Ann Ness Billings, MT Billings, MT Special Education (P-12)/ Special Education (P-12) Elementary Education * Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude # University Honor Scholar 22 Shaun P. Spencer Lynea Wallace *Kassandra Marie Welch Billings, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Elementary Education/Reading Special Education (P-12)/ Special Education (P-12)/ Elementary Education Elementary Education *Alisha Chantell Steffan Sidney, MT *Maranda Ivy Warren **Naomi In Sun Yakawich Elementary Education/Reading Billings, MT Billings, MT Elementary Education Elementary Education Jamee Stensland Billings, MT **Helen Webber ***Karlee Ann Young Special Education (P-12)/ Billings, MT Havre, MT Elementary Education Special Education (P-12)/ Elementary Education Elementary Education

Isaiah Nathaniel Welch Billings, MT Elementary Education

MASTER’S DEGREES College of Allied Health Professions Master of Science in Athletic Training Master of Health Administration Master of Science in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Master of Science in Sport, Recreation and Fitness Management

Wendy K. Bekkedahl Jennifer M. Doty Richard Allen Hamblin Laurel, MT Sidney, MT Deer Lodge, MT Sport, Recreation and Fitness Health Administration Rehabilitation and Mental Management Health Counseling Rebecca Dawn Fallon Desiré Ann Brandt Billings, MT Dawn M. Hanson Lewistown, MT Rehabilitation and Mental Billings, MT Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Health Counseling Christine J. Faulkner Angela Faith Cain Joliet, MT Ahyoung Jun Huff Bend, OR Rehabilitation and Mental Libby, MT Athletic Training Health Counseling Health Administration

Michael Chai Layne C. Glaus Sarah A. Irigoin Keaau, HI Whitehall, MT Billings, MT Athletic Training Athletic Training Health Administration

Wendy L. Cicierski Ellen Goodnature Thomas Edgar Kimball Billings, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Rehabilitation and Mental Rehabilitation and Mental Health Administration Health Counseling Health Counseling Brenda Daniels Kneeland Carolyn Ann Cooper Joel C. Grinder Miles City, MT Billings, MT Cut Bank, MT Rehabilitation and Mental Health Administration Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Health Counseling Misty M. Curtiss Daniel Richard Mattson Billings, MT Lacey Marcele Habener Billings, MT Health Administration Billings, MT Health Administration Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

* Cum Laude ** Magna Cum Laude *** Summa Cum Laude # University Honor Scholar 23 Joshua Morley Mindy Lynn Pore Landy L. Sears Bridger, MT Anaconda, MT Albany, Georgia Athletic Training Rehabilitation and Mental Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Health Counseling Lynnette Muri Billings, MT Parker Andrew Powell Pamela England Sinclair Rehabilitation and Mental Terry, MT Cody, WY Health Counseling Health Administration Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Haley Nelson Jeffrey Ryan Ridgeway Livingston, MT Billings, MT Matthew Thomas Slater Rehabilitation and Mental Health Administration Dallas, TX Health Counseling Health Administration Robert Bascom Sager II Robert Olson Bozeman, MT Matthew James St. Louis Somers, MT Athletic Training Summer Lake, OR Rehabilitation and Mental Athletic Training Health Counseling Richard H. Schottler Queens, NY Dee M. Strauss Debra L. Perrigo Rehabilitation and Mental Great Falls, MT Laurel, MT Health Counseling Health Administration Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling

College of Arts and Sciences Master of Science in Psychology Master of Science in Public Relations Master of Public Administration

Faten Abdulaziz Alharbi Stephanie L. Fisher Daniel Lombardi Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Ashland, MT Deer Lodge, MT Public Administration Public Administration Public Relations

Heather D. Altenhofen Naomi Star Frye Christian AlJoscha Lukas Laurel, MT Billings, MT Cologne, Germany Public Relations Public Relations Psychology

Karen Rose Baumgart Erin Heringer Amy Meredith May Helena, MT Billings, MT Bozeman, MT Public Relations Psychology Public Relations

Kathi A. Bjorgum Sean T. Holland Heather Ann Munsell Billings, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Psychology Public Administration Public Relations

Bobbi Blain Heather Diane Horton Anna O’Donnell Billings, MT Billings, MT Helena, MT Psychology Psychology Public Relations

Ashley Renae Cellmer Linda Jean Howard Cassandra Lopez-Sherrill Laurel, MT Helena, MT Atlanta, GA Psychology Public Relations Public Relations

Lisa Ann Daychild Tara Jones Jordan Jacob Webber IV Lodge Grass, MT Helena, MT Billings, MT Psychology Public Relations Psychology

Farnum Zia Farsio Anthony W. Kutzler Billings, MT Billings, MT Psychology Public Relations

24 College of Education Master of Education Master of Science in Special Education

Valerie Lynn Bakken Anna Hash Donohoe Korrin Kenck-Vanderloos Jamestown, ND Nye, MT Billings, MT Advanced Studies Advanced Studies Interdisciplinary Studies

Joseph Errol Beeson Brian Eike Michael William Kessler Miles City, MT Melstone, MT Billings, MT Curriculum and Instruction School Counseling Interdisciplinary Studies

Lindsay Marie Bell-Martinson Anna Lauren Fishbaugh Abigail Kinsey Billings, MT Billings, MT Livingston, MT Curriculum and Instruction Advanced Studies School Counseling

Loreé Linnea Boggess Dawn Serene Fox Shawna Lee Knipp Custer, MT Pleasanton, CA Dickinson, ND Generalist Curriculum and Instruction Generalist

Terry D’Ian Booth Mary Annette Fusaro Kristin A. Kulaga Billings, MT Kalispell, MT Billings, MT School Counseling School Counseling Curriculum and Instruction

Delbert James Brumley Brandon Timothy Gann Vicki Lynn Langlinais Billings, MT Portland, OR Billings, MT Educational Technology Advanced Studies Advanced Studies

Donna Marie Bulatowicz Cynthia Elaine Graham Krista Michele Lee Billings, MT Billings, MT Great Falls, MT Reading Curriculum and Instruction Advanced Studies

Thomas Alan Burke Annette Lynn Grandolfo LaVonne Stacey Limpus Billings, MT Woodstock, FL Lewistown, MT Curriculum and Instruction Advanced Studies Educational Technology

Erin Lee Buyske Julie Marie Haines Nikole Ann Markle Billings, MT Seeley Lake, MT Roundup, MT Reading Advanced Studies Interdisciplinary Studies

Adelaide-René Atkins Carter Melissa Hanson Ashly N. Marsich Richmond, VA Bozeman, MT Billings, MT Advanced Studies Advanced Studies Curriculum and Instruction

Meggan M. Cirrincione Melanie Ann Home Gun Karen Meick Lewistown, MT Cut Bank, MT Billings, MT Interdisciplinary Studies Advanced Studies Reading

Margaret Ann Kathleen Laura Elizabeth Housinger Andrew John Miller Connors Billings, MT Helena, MT Billings, MT Curriculum and Instruction School Counseling Curriculum and Instruction Zanni Howe-Bolton Jenny Ariana Moran Abigail Dawson Billings, MT Laurel, MT Missoula, MT Interdisciplinary Studies Curriculum and Instruction Advanced Studies Gina Marie Joyce Tracy Lynn (Pfaff) Mouser Darcy Renee Diegel Billings, MT Billings, MT Sunburst, MT Reading Interdisciplinary Studies Generalist

25 Stuart Matthew Mullins Angela Marie Rowe Lisa Terry Walton Lander, WY Missoula, MT Concord, NC Advanced Studies Generalist Advanced Studies

Holly D. Musfeldt Natalie Jane Rush Anastasia Wambach Billings, MT Dutton, MT Billings, MT Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Generalist

Branden James Ozbun Christina A. Schertel Danette Lynn Wheeler Savage, MT Troy, MT Billings, MT Interdisciplinary Studies Generalist Reading

Lenka Parizkova Cortney Smith Heidi Robertson Wilder Javornik, Czech Republic Ashland, MT Lewistown, MT Interdisciplinary Studies Generalist Interdisciplinary Studies

David A. Pulis Phyllis L. Stonehocker Medora West Willmore Billings, MT Huntley, MT Asheville, NC Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies

Megan Elyse Purcell Clark E. Swan Erika Caitlin Wilson Billings, MT Billings, MT Billings, MT Generalist Educational Technology Curriculum and Instruction

Kari Lynn Rea Jill Anne Thelen Diane Michaela Witt Billings, MT Billings, MT Bridger, MT School Counseling Reading Interdisciplinary Studies

Tammy M. Rea Noah Daniel Vallincourt Charles Wylie Billings, MT Lewistown, MT Menomonee Falls, WI School Counseling Curriculum and Instruction School Counseling

Angela C. Richards Bratvold Kirsten Rosenkrands Walker Jeremiah Mark Zilkoski Hamilton, MT Salt Lake City, UT Wolf Point, MT Curriculum and Instruction Interdisciplinary Studies School Counseling

2014 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARDS

Gayle Carter Lenette Kosovich Billings, Montana Billings, Montana Retired Teacher Chief Executive Officer Class of 1968 Rimrock Foundation Recognition for Exceptional Achievement Class of 2002, 2006 Alumni Merit Medallion Tom Ferro Billings, Montana Dr. Thomas Powell Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Emmitsburg, Maryland Associates in Counseling President Class of 1977, 1980 Mount St. Mary’s University Recognition for Exceptional Achievement Class of 1976, 1979 Distinguished Alumnus Joe Harrington Billings, Montana Brent Roberts Case Manager Billings, Montana Hub Mental Health Center Director of Library Services Class of 1992, 2004 MSU Billings Recognition for Exceptional Achievement Class of 2008 Ronald P. Sexton Award

26 STUDENT ACADEMIC AWARDS 2014

Korilynn M. Kessler Kimberly L. Tripp Seattle, WA Billings, MT 2014 Lyle Cooper Award 2014 Outstanding Senior in Health Administration Outstanding Graduates in English   Dakota Lynn Flammang Hannah R. Jacobsen Green River, WY Billings, MT 2014 Outstanding Senior in Rehabilitation & Related 2014 Outstanding Graduates in Sociology Services   Jonathan Diehl Alicia Pavey Redding, CA Billings, MT 2014 Outstanding Graduates in Criminal Justice 2014 Outstanding Senior in History   Ray Anthony Chapa Sarah Leichner Plano, TX Billings, MT 2014 Outstanding Graduates in Sociology & Criminal 2014 Outstanding Senior in Health Promotion Justice   Taylor Adams Laurissa Herbert Anchorage, AK Billings, MT Camie Jo McCaffree 2014 High Honors in the Study of Spanish Melstone, MT Lana MaryEllen Scott  Columbus, MT Ammarritta Angelina Allaine Simpson 2014 Outstanding Seniors in Human Performance Miles City, MT  2014 Outstanding Service in Psychology Jennifer Larsen  Mesa, AZ Laura Anne Johnson 2014 Outstanding Senior in Health and Physical Billings, MT Education 2014 Outstanding Academic Achievement in  Psychology Jamie Kyle Blotske  Columbus, MT Ethan Gray Ian Fredric MacMurdie Billings, MT Whitehall, MT 2014 Outstanding Graduating Senior in Music 2014 Outstanding Seniors in Outdoor Adventure Leadership   Katelyn Escene Billings, MT Kassandra Marie Welch Austrin S E F Johnson Billings, MT Billings, MT 2014 Benedict and Frances M. Surwill Memorial 2014 Outstanding Graduates in Mathematics Teaching Award Outstanding Female in Elementary Education   Anna L. Denney Billings, MT Jennifer Larsen 2014 Outstanding Senior in Human Services Mesa, AZ 2014 Harold S. Alterowitz Academic Excellence Award Academic Achievement in Health and Physical Education

27 Carlin Hantz Orrin A. Pyrah Colstrip, MT Lewistown, MT 2014 Environmental Studies Citizenship Award 2014 College Business Outstanding Achievement Award in General Business   Jodi J. Kinn Park City, MT Harrison Jack Hepp 2014 Environmental Studies Top Scholar Award Worland, WY 2014 Outstanding Graduate in the College of Business   Tafuna Damon Tusi, Jr. Billings, MT Jeffrey Lynn Wilkins 2014 Communication and Theatre Leadership Peach Orchard, MO Achievement Award 2014 Montana Society of CPAs Medallion for Outstanding Accounting Senior   Kelsey Ann Munsell Billings, MT Aaron Michael Maus Kelsea Shook Wibaux, MT Idaho Falls, ID 2014 Outstanding Senior in Biology 2014 Communication and Theatre Academic  Achievement Award Cory D. Lovec  Ekalaka, MT Heather Ann Munsell 2014 Outstanding Senior in Chemistry Billings, MT  2014 Communication and Theatre Outstanding Graduate Student Cory D. Lovec Ekalaka, MT  2014 NASA MSGC Vestment Award Harrison Jack Hepp  Worland, WY 2014 College of Business Outstanding Achievement Sydne Sherman Award in Marketing Billings, MT 2014 Anita Krueger Memorial Art Award  Outstanding Graduate in Art Thomas Matthew Staffileno  Billings, MT 2014 College of Business Outstanding Achievement Jessequa Yerger Award in Management Huntley, MT 2014 Edith M. Freeman Memorial Award  Outstanding Service to the Arts Daniel Rubbert Everson, WA 2014 College of Business Outstanding Achievement Award in Finance

GRADUATE STUDIES AWARDS FOR 2014

Jeffrey Ridgeway Brandon Gann Billings, Montana Portland, Oregon Master of Health Administration Master of Science Special Education Outstanding Graduate Student in Allied Health Advanced Studies Option Professions Outstanding Graduate Student in Education

28 ACADEMIC HONOR GRADUATES FOR 2014

Cory D. Lovec Jeffrey Lynn Wilkins Karlee Ann Young Ekalaka, MT Peach Orchard, MO Havre, MT Chemistry Accounting Elementary Education College of Arts and Sciences College of Business College of Education Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude

GOLDEN MERIT AWARD FOR 2014 Outstanding Scholarship, Leadership and Community Service Thomas Matthew Staffileno Billings, Montana Management College of Business Magna Cum Laude

OUTSTANDING GRADUATES FOR 2014

Harrison Jack Hepp Cory D. Lovec Worland, WY Ekalaka, MT Management and Marketing Chemistry College of Business College of Arts and Sciences Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude  

Tarah Michelle Jurenka Thomas Matthew Staffileno Rudyard, MT Billings, Montana Radiologic Technology Management City College College of Business High Honors Magna Cum Laude 

Jennifer Larsen Mesa, AZ Health and Human Performance (Teaching Option K-12) College of Allied Health Professions Magna Cum Laude

29 MSU Billings' 2014 Commencement Speaker Norm Clarke From Terry to Tinseltown, renowned columnist makes being from rural Montana cool s a boy, Norm Clarke etched the Olympic run with the AP, with stops in Cincinnati, San Arings in snow on his paper route while Diego and Los Angeles. While at Cincinnati, he dreaming of seeing the world beyond headed an AP team that was nominated for a Montana’s borders. Pulitzer Prize. Years later the Terry After serving as AP’s native made it to the coordinator of coverage of Olympics, one of many the Los Angeles Summer dreams fulfilled during an Olympics in 1984, Clarke award-winning career in joined the Rocky Mountain journalism. News in Denver as the The eye-patched newspaper’s point man in Montanan, now a man- Denver’s bid to land a Major about-town columnist who League Baseball franchise. covers the celebrity scene In 1991 he was named in Las Vegas, started his “reporter of the year” after journalism career as a part- reporting the birth of the time sportswriter with the Colorado Rockies. Terry Tribune in 1963. Later that year, Clarke joined the He joined the Las Vegas Miles City Star as a part-time Review-Journal in 1999 to sportswriter, feature writer cover the entertainment and photographer. scene. Soon he was breaking Clarke’s first full- world exclusives about the time journalism position came at the Helena short-lived wedding of Britney Spears and Independent Record where he was a sportswriter Michael Jackson’s move to Las Vegas to launch and photographer. Following his stint in a comeback. Helena, Clarke became one of the Billings He was voted “print journalist of the year” Gazette’s youngest sports editors in 1968 at the in 2013 and 2014 by Review-Journal readers. age of 25. Clarke and his wife, Cara, live near Las It wasn’t long until The Associated Press Vegas Boulevard with their Silky Terriers, noticed Clarke’s talent. Clarke had a 12-year Rumor and Scandal.

2014 FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Dr. Matthew Anderson Dr. Susan J. Gilbertz Lecturer, Geography Associate Professor, Environmental Studies Excellence Award for Non-Tenured Faculty Faculty Excellence Award

Mr. Joseph D. Bryan Ms. Tami Haaland Adjunct Professor, History Professor, English Excellence Award for Part-Time Faculty Faculty Excellence Award

Ms. Katherine Pfau Dr. Maggie McBride Instructor, Automotive Technology Associate Professor, Mathematics City College Leadership Award Promoting International Student Success Award

Ms. Sarah Knobel Ms. Sue Winn, R.N. Assistant Professor, Photography and New Media Instructor, Nursing Winston & Helen Cox Fellowship Award Outstanding Service Learning Award

Dr. Tessie Rose Bailey Assistant Professor, Educational Theory and Practice Faculty Excellence Award

30 FACULTY TO BE PRESENTED FOR EMERITUS TITLE Sue Hart

Professor Sue Hart and Authors,” as well as serving on the board Professor Emeritus of English of the High Plains BookFest and conducted a community book group through St. Vincent’s pon the occasion of the retirement of Healthcare. She hosted topical-discussion tables UProfessor Sue Hart from the faculty of at “Food for Thought,” the annual Parmly Billings Montana State University Billings, the faculty Library fundraiser, and she donated her time and extends its appreciation for her 50 years of expertise to countless other good causes. dedicated and valued service to the Department of English, Philosophy, & Modern Languages, The value Professor Hart has brought to to the University, and to the State of Montana the literary life of the state and region is evident by recommending that the rank of Professor in the legacy of her presentations, publications Emeritus be conferred on her by the Board of and documentary films. With an extensive Regents of the Montana University System. background in journalism and an encyclopedic knowledge of Montana and western writers, EXPLANATION Professor Hart has written prolifically for a wide variety of newspapers, magazines, journals, and ince joining the English faculty in 1961, books, as well as producing monographs on SProfessor Hart made major contributions to Montana authors: Thomas Savage and Mildred her department, University and community in Walker. She is especially well known for her teaching, service, scholarship, and innumerable many book reviews in the Billings Gazette and other personal and professional areas. She was Montana: The Magazine of Western History and for promoted to Associate Professor in 1979 and to her feature stories published in the Montana Senior full Professor in 1986. News. She co-produced and wrote the script of In teaching, Professor Hart developed and the Montana PBS documentary about Dorothy taught innovative courses in Montana Writers, M. Johnson entitled Gravel in her Gut and Spit in Adolescent Literature, Women in Literature, her Eye and produced the award-winning PBS Writing the Mystery Novel, and Magazine documentary Paradise and Purgatory: Hemingway Article Writing. She became a popular and at the L-T and St. Vincent’s Hospital. Her historical widely sought-after teacher among beginning chronicles include Yellow-Stone & Blue: The First college students, as well, for her College 75 Years, Montana State University-Billings; The Writing, Introduction to Creative Writing, and Call to Care 1898-1998: St. Vincent Hospital and Introduction to Literature courses. Health Center: The First 100 Years of Service; Billings, Montana’s Trailhead; Montana Center on Disabilities: In campus service, Professor Hart Focusing on Abilities; and Fra Dana: American contributed to the University throughout her Impressionist in the Rockies. tenure in a variety of capacities. For 16 years she directed the Women’s Studies Center. From Through the years, Professor Hart’s writing, the 1960s to her retirement she coordinated Ivy teaching and community contributions have Guard, the women’s academic honor guard earned her local, state and national honors. highlighting MSU Billings’ graduation ceremony, Among her many other recognitions, she received while also supporting women through many the Eastern Montana College Foundation other speaking and organizing activities. For Distinguished Faculty Award for Community more than 20 years, she played an active role Service in 1984 and 1990, the 2002 Montana on the Commencement Committee, ultimately Historical Society Educator’s Award, the 2005 chairing it for over 15 years, helping to arrange Montana Governor’s Humanities Award, a 2007 speakers, organize events, and proofread the MSU Billings Faculty Excellence award, and program. She also served MSUB on many other the WILLA Literature Award in 2007 for Best committees, from one-time search committees to Creative Nonfiction. She was also a finalist for the other long-term departmental and campus-wide 2006 and 2012 High Plains BookFest awards and committees. for the 2006 Spur Award for Best Documentary Scriptwriting. Also worth mentioning as an Professor Hart’s service to the cultural life indication of Professor Hart’s versatility, she won of our city, region and state included a wide a prestigious PEN Syndicated Fiction Award for variety of activities. As a member of the Montana her moving short story “Star Pattern” in 1987. Committee for the Humanities Speakers Bureau, she was a very popular presenter, and over the Even more than awards and ceremonies, years, she has also spoken at numerous venues however, the measure of Professor Hart’s long on the MSUB campus, in Billings, all over the and rich career must include all she has done for state, and beyond, including a large number of countless students, with whom she has shared academic conferences and workshops. For a endless hours of guidance and encouragement; number of years, she produced and hosted the for colleagues, whom she has selflessly public access television program “Montana Books mentored; for fellow writers, whom she has

31 always encouraged in their efforts and for whom Philosophy, and Modern Languages that her she is never too busy to provide feedback on numerous contributions as summarized above, their work; and for the public at large, who has and her endless energy and generosity of spirit benefited immensely from the knowledge she underlying all she has done, make Professor Sue has shared in written and spoken forums. Hart eminently worthy of the designation of Professor Emeritus of English at Montana State It is therefore the consensus of her University Billings. colleagues in the Department of English,

FACULTY TO BE PRESENTED FOR EMERITUS TITLE Gary Acton

Professor Gary Acton group of academics known for their professional Professor Emeritus of English expertise. pon the occasion of the retirement of Dr. In teaching, Dr. Acton developed and UGary Acton from the faculty of Montana taught the original Science Fiction course State University Billings, the faculty extends offered at Eastern Montana College, and over its appreciation for his 47 years of dedicated the years, he took on primary responsibility and valued service to the Department of for teaching numerous sections of the Research English, Philosophy, and Modern Languages, Writing course, maintaining high standards of to the University and to the State of Montana academic rigor for both himself as a teacher and by recommending that the rank of Professor for the students in his courses and in the English Emeritus be conferred on him by the Board of program as a whole. In scholarly contributions, Regents of the Montana University System. Dr. Acton presented regularly at conferences in his areas of specialization, mystery fiction EXPLANATION and Vietnam War literature (for which he had ince joining the English faculty in 1966, Dr. first-hand knowledge as a veteran), and was a SActon has made major contributions to member of several professional organizations. his department, University and community In campus service, Dr. Acton contributed to in teaching, service, and scholarship. He the University throughout his tenure through was promoted to Associate Professor in 1988 membership on numerous committees at all and to full Professor in 1992. In 1981, he was levels, from departmental to campus-wide. appointed department chair, and for the next Because of his many contributions to his 32 years, he led his faculty, staff, and students department, college, university, and nation over through numerous changes in policy, personnel, many years of dedicated service, especially and politics, never failing in his support of for his unparalleled three decades as chair the program and the people who sustained it. of a large and multidisciplinary department, Throughout his tenure, he shouldered many it is the consensus of his colleagues in the responsibilities, such as advising and committee Department of English, Philosophy, and Modern work, so that his faculty were free to pursue Languages that Dr. Gary Acton greatly merits their teaching, research, and service goals. His the recognition accorded by the designation of generosity and dedication to the department Professor Emeritus of English at Montana State fostered the development of an outstanding University Billings.

32 FACULTY TO BE PRESENTED FOR EMERITUS TITLE Jay Shaw

Professor Jay Shaw the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee; as Professor Emeritus of Health & Human Performance a Member of Department Search Committees; as the developer of the Outdoor Adventure pon the occasion of the retirement of Leadership major; design, development and UAssociate Professor Jay Shaw from the construction of the Low Ropes Challenge faculty of Montana State University Billings, Course; and participated in many other activities the faculty wishes to extend its appreciation for within the department. his 46 years of dedicated and valued service to the University, the Department of Health and During his tenure at Montana State Human Performance, and the State of Montana University Billings, Jay Shaw received the by recommending the rank of Professor Emeritus Faculty Meritorious Award in 2002 and 2005; the be conferred on him by the Board of Regents of Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching the Montana University System. in 1994; the 45 year Service award in 2012, and the Outstanding Teaching Award, Eastern EXPLANATION Montana College, in 1984. ay Shaw earned his Bachelor of Science degree Outside of academics, Jay Shaw was Jin Health, Physical Education and Recreation inducted into the Eastern Montana College/ in 1967 from Washington State University in Montana State University Billings Athletic Hall Pullman, Washington. He earned his Master of of Fame in 1994 for Head Coach Gymnastics, Science degree in Health, Physical Education having coached 34 All-Americans and qualifying and Recreation in 1968 from Washington State 16 times for team national championships; University in Pullman, Washington. hosted the NAIA National Gymnastics After the completion of his graduate Championships in 1980 and 1978; was named studies, Jay Shaw was hired as an Instructor NCAA II Gymnastics Coach of the Year Award of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Runner-up 1986; and National Association for and as the Head Gymnastics Coach at Montana Intercollegiate Athletics Gymnastics Coach of the State University Billings (then Eastern Montana Year Award 1978 and 1980. College). In 1972, he was appointed Assistant Beyond the campus, Jay Shaw served as Professor of Health and Physical Education; and Chair, Billings American Red Cross Board of in 1981, he was promoted to Associate Professor Directors 1992; received the American Red Cross of Health and Human Performance. Outstanding Achievement and Service Award During his tenure at Montana State 1990; and the Montana High School Association University Billings, Jay Shaw served the Service Citation Award 1986. Department of Health and Human Performance For these and numerous other as a teacher of health and physical education, contributions, the faculty members of the First Aid and CPR, Outdoor Education, Department of Health and Human Performance and Adventure Education; as Department are very pleased to nominate Mr. John (Jay) Chairperson from 2006-2009; as an Advisor H. Shaw for the rank of Professor Emeritus of to student Health Enhancement and Outdoor Health and Human Performance at Montana Adventure Leadership majors; as a member of State University Billings.

33 FACULTY TO BE PRESENTED FOR EMERITUS TITLE Craig Wilson

Professor Craig Wilson worked on a number of grant-funded research Professor Emeritus of Political Science projects, including serving as the Principal Investigator on a Department of Justice “Project pon the occasion of the retirement of Safe Neighborhoods” grant in 2002-2003. UProfessor Craig Wilson from the faculty of Montana State University Billings, the faculty His research agenda informed his classroom wishes to extend its appreciation for 33 years of teaching, as Professor Wilson taught across a dedicated and valued service to the University, broad range of subjects throughout his 33 years the Department of Sociology, Political Science, at MSUB. Most notably, Dr. Wilson has taught Native American Studies and Environmental a public opinion and polling course that serves Studies, and the State of Montana by as the springboard for the annual MSUB poll. recommending the rank of Professor Emeritus be He has conducted the political poll for 25 years, conferred on Dr. Craig V. Wilson by the Board of with his students as the primary data collectors. Regents of the Montana University System. This is an invaluable experience for students and the poll provides crucial information about the EXPLANATION political climate in Montana and lends visibility raig Wilson earned his bachelor’s degree and prestige to the University. As evidence to Cin political science from the University of his commitment to this activity, Dr. Wilson has Montana in 1971 and his master’s degree in 1973. agreed to continue conducting the poll in his He earned his Ph.D. in political science from retirement. Washington State University in 1982. His areas He has served the University through his of specialization included international relations, participation on numerous departmental and international law and organization, and U.S. university committees. These include search foreign policy, comparative government and committees, the College Rank and Tenure public policy. He also completed a supporting Committee, hosting visiting scholars and field in U.S. diplomatic history. diplomats, campus presentations, and 14 years Dr. Wilson began his academic career as a as department chair. His public service activities visiting scholar at Stanford University’s Hoover are even more extensive, including myriad Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace in media presentations and volunteer activities in 1978. He came to Montana State University the community. Billings (then Eastern Montana College) as an Dr. Wilson has made significant instructor in 1980 and was promoted to the contributions to the students and faculty in ranked position of Assistant Professor when he the Department of Sociology, Political Science, earned his Ph.D. in 1982. Professor Wilson was Native American Studies and Environmental promoted to Associate Professor in 1986 and to Studies, the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor in 1990. In addition, he served as chair to the Montana community. Montana State of the Department of Sociology, Political Science, University Billings wishes to honor Professor Native American Studies and Environmental Wilson for his outstanding contributions Studies from 1995 until 2009. to higher education and his discipline. We Professor Wilson’s academic contributions congratulate him on his retirement and wish him are many. Throughout his career he has the very best for the future. published in numerous refereed journals and For these and numerous other has presented dozens of professional papers at contributions, the faculty of the Department of regional, national, and international conferences. Sociology, Political Science, Native American In addition, he was selected in two separate Studies and Environmental Studies are pleased years to participate in a Pew Charitable Trust- to nominate Professor Dr. Craig V. Wilson for the funded national research project studying the rank of Professor Emeritus of Political Science at impact of soft-money and issue advocacy on Montana State University Billings. congressional campaigns. Dr. Wilson also

34 FACULTY TO BE PRESENTED FOR EMERITUS TITLE Brian Cast

Professor Brian Cast to student art majors; as a member of the Art Professor Emeritus of Art Scholarship Selection Committee; as a Member of Department Search Committees and other ad pon the occasion of the retirement of hoc task forces; as a developer of department UProfessor Brian Cast from the faculty of curricula; and through participation in many Montana State University Billings, the faculty other activities within the department. wishes to extend its appreciation for his 26 years of dedicated and valued service to the During his tenure at Montana State University, the Department of Art, and the University Billings, Professor Cast served the State of Montana by recommending the rank college and the university as the Art Annex of Professor Emeritus be conferred on him by Building Manager; as a member of the Arts the Board of Regents of the Montana University and Sciences Travel Committee, the University System. Sabbatical Committee, the Research and Creative Endeavor Committee, and the Campus Safety EXPLANATION Committee; and through participation in many rian Cast earned his Bachelor of Arts other campus activities. Bdegree in Art in 1981 from Southern Illinois Beyond the campus, Professor Cast has University in Carbondale, Illinois; and earned served the profession of art through exhibition of his Master of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture in his work in over 40 local, regional, and national 1987 from Indiana University in Bloomington, venues, including solo and group shows, both Indiana. juried and invitational; and through numerous After the completion of his graduate workshops offered to students and members studies, Professor Cast was hired as an Instructor of the community. He also served the public of Art at Montana State University Billings (then as an Arts Pro Consultant for the Montana Arts Eastern Montana College). In 1988, he was Council, through speaking engagements at the appointed Assistant Professor of Art; in 1994, he Yellowstone Art Museum and other art venues; was promoted to Associate Professor of Art; and and by donating numerous artworks to campus, in 2001, he was promoted to Professor of Art. and local and regional charitable art auctions throughout the years. During his tenure at Montana State University Billings, Professor Cast served the For these and numerous other Department of Art as a teacher of sculpture, contributions, the faculty members of the three-dimensional foundations, careers in art and Department of Art are pleased to nominate art fundamentals; as Department Chairperson Professor Brian Cast for the rank of Professor from 2002-2006; as a member of the Department Emeritus of Art at Montana State University Rank and Tenure Committee; as an Advisor Billings.

35 IVY GUARD

The first Ivy Guard was organized at Montana State University Billings in 1963 to serve as an honor guard at the Awards Convocation. The tradition of Ivy Guard participation at the Commencement Convocation was initiated in 1966. Ivy Guard members are outstanding women students who have demonstrated good scholarship and service to the University through academic and extracurricular activities. Dressed in white and holding garlands of ivy, this select group forms an honor guard during the academic procession and recession.

Rebecca Baumgardener, St. Catharines, Ontario Kristin McCall, Plentywood, Montana Jessica Billings, Laurel, Montana Tracey Miller, Billings, Montana Tami Brost, Powell, Wyoming Lacey Mogan, Hinsdale, Montana Kennedee Burk, Billings, Montana Paige Moxley, Chinook, Montana Ashley Chouinard, Billings, Montana Elizabeth Ann Taddei Mullins, Talala, Oklahoma Anna Claypool, Miles City, Montana Kayla Shandy, Billings, Montana Anna Contreras, Billings, Montana Meagan Tompkins, Laurel, Montana Audrey Econom, Denton, Montana Laura-Ashlee Twiford, Anchorage, Alaska Brittany Edelman, Billings, Montana Anita Waters, San Francisco , California Victoria Hampton, Billings, Montana Sally Weinand, Billings, Montana Randi Hout, Worland, Wyoming Summer Zier, Hardin, Montana Judith Lacy, Camarillo, California

PLATFORM PARTY Mr. Norm Clarke Dr. Rolf Groseth, Chancellor, Montana State University Billings Ms. Jaynee Drange Groseth, Honored Guest Dr. Mark Pagano, Provost and Academic Vice Chancellor and Director of Graduate Studies Ms. Terrie Iverson, Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services Mr. Ryan Shore, President, ASMSU Billings Ms. Sarah Brockel, Director, MSU Billings Alumni Association Dr. Marsha Riley, Dean, City College Dr. Diane Duin, Dean, College of Allied Health Professions Dr. Tasneem Khaleel, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Barbara Wheeling, Dean, College of Business Dr. Mary Susan Fishbaugh, Dean, College of Education Mr. Bruce Brumley, Chair, MSU Billings Academic Senate Dr. Cheryl Johannes, Director, Admissions and Records and University Registrar Mr. Aaron Clingingsmith, Director, University Relations Mr. Chuck Wendt, President and CEO, MSU Billings Foundation Mr. Major Robinson, Member, Montana Board of Regents Ms. Amy DeMato, Executive Assistant to Montana Board of Regents Reverend Rob Kirby Professor Sue Hart, MSU Billings Emeritus Faculty Mr. Jay Shaw, MSU Billings Emeritus Faculty Dr. David Craig, Director, MSU Billings Graduate Studies

36 ALMA MATER Where the Yellowstone meets the Rimrocks Under heaven’s arching blue, Raise our song to MSUB, Alma Mater, here’s to you. When our youth’s bright sun is shining, When life’s clouds are small and few, Montana State University in Billings, Alma Mater, here’s to you.

As the years roll swiftly onward, and our lives are filled with care, We will honor MSUB, And the happy hours spent there. Where the Yellowstone meets the Rimrock, When night’s stars come shining through, Montana State University in Billings, Alma Mater, here’s to you. Thorsten N. Berggren, 1953-1954 Revision of words: William E. Murphy and Wallace F. Rubick, 1998

OUR THANKS TO

REGENTS OF THE MONTANA MUSIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM MSU Billings Symphonic Band Governor Steve Bullock (ex officio) MSU Billings University Chorus Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau (ex officio) COMMENCEMENT Commissioner of Higher Education CONVOCATION USHERS Clayton Christian (ex officio) Members of the Student Body Paul Tuss (chair) Fran M. Albrecht MSU BILLINGS ALUMNI William Johnstone Jeffrey Krauss ASSOCIATION Major Robinson Zachary Rogala COMMENCEMENT Martha Sheehy COLOR GUARD MSU Billings ROTC Cadets LOCAL EXECUTIVE BOARD Mr. Aaron Clingingsmith Dr. Rolf Groseth Ms. Terrie Iverson Mr. Lane Larson Mr. Jeremy Seidlitz Dr. Mark Pagano

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