CommencementMa y 2020
on the cover: Tulips on The Oval
Pittsburg State University Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, Kansas States is the square, tasseled “mortarboard.” The hood is the The National Anthem The Mace most distinctive feature of American academic dress. Hoods Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, and Medallion are lined with the colors of the institution that awards the degree, and may be faced with the color designating the What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Two symbolic badges degree awarded. Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight of authority, traditional As you observe the hoods worn by candidates for in many European O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming. graduate degrees, note that the colors of Pittsburg State universities and at University are embodied in the lining of the hood (crimson And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, some of the oldest and gold), and the velvet trim indicates the degree (e.g., Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. schools in the nation, gold for Master of Science). The colors of the hoods of Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave are being used in faculty and guests are those of the institution conferring the commencement the degree. O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? ceremonies. The honor of carrying the University Mace at commencement is given The Pittsburg State Pittsburg State University to a Pittsburg State University employee with extensive service to the university. University Seal Alma Mater The Presidential Medallion is worn by the President of The Pittsburg State University Pittsburg State University. Seal, redesigned in 1994, reflects On the plains of Southeast Kansas, In the Middle Ages, maces were used as weapons for the mission of instruction, ‘Neath an ever cloudless sky, breaking the armor of enemies on the field of battle. The research and service and also Far away from surging ocean, use of maces as symbols for academic institutions originated symbolizes the history, traditions, in England in the 1500s. and future of the University. The first circle from the And the storm-bird’s plaintive cry; The university mace features four individual medallions outside represents the University’s future. The second circle With her prairies rolling Westward, surrounded by brass, with a mahogany staff sectioned by identifies the University’s name; the wheat sheafs symbolize Where the buffalo once were great, brass accents. The four medallions featured on the head the State of Kansas. The third circle includes the initials With her ensign proudly waving, piece represent historic seals used by the university during and dates for the previous names of the institution and its first century of existence. identifies the mission of Pittsburg State University. The Stands our own Pittsburg State. The current university seal is cast in bronze and fourth circle contains an etching of the front entrance to featured on a solid mahogany disc which rests on top of the Russ Hall with its four columns, the symbolic image of the Refrain ceremonial mace. University. Change and progress give evidence of the dynamic Let us greet the Gold and Crimson The Presidential Medallion proudly displays the names of every president who has provided leadership and vision development of Pittsburg State University from the With a strong and cordial cheer, for our university. Again, the history of Pittsburg State founding of the State Manual Training Normal School in Let our hearts be ever loyal University is on display with the inclusion of historical 1903 to the recognition in 1923 of the transformation of To our Alma Mater dear. university seals on the chain of office. SMTN to Kansas State Teachers College, a comprehensive The past is symbolically connected to present by college educating teachers for the nation’s elementary and the chain of office which connects to a bronze banner secondary schools. From the very beginning, some graduates displaying the name of the current president. An antique pursued careers in professional areas allied to their teaching bronze medallion showcasing the official seal of the degree. In 1959, KSTC became Kansas State College at University anchors the chain of office. Pittsburg, which recognized the expanded mission to educate students in the arts and sciences and in business, education, and technical fields for various professions and careers. In 1977, KSCP became Pittsburg State University The History of Academic Regalia to mark the transition from a college to a university with a The robes, hats and hoods worn by faculty members and range of undergraduate majors, graduate programs, and four graduates have historical origins and significance. During organized schools in arts and sciences, business, education, the Middle Ages, scholars at the earliest English and and technology. The University embraced a common bond European universities wore wool or fur garments to stay with all universities to pursue instruction, research and warm in drafty stone buildings that were poorly heated. service. Most wore cloaks that included a hood that could be pulled One constant in the ten decades of Pittsburg State up to keep their heads warm. The current academic gowns University is Russ Hall. Constructed in 1907 and opened and hoods were adapted from both secular and clerical in January 1908, it became the landmark first building garments of the time. that anchored SMTN as a permanent presence in higher The style of academic dress most frequently worn in the education in Pittsburg, the State of Kansas, and the United States dates back to colonial times. The sleeves of Nation. The doors to Russ Hall have admitted thousands of the robes vary, depending on the degree held by the wearer. students during the University’s history. Russ Hall forever The head covering most commonly used in the United stands as a tribute to the bold vision of the founders. Pittsburg State University
Commencement May 2020 President’s Message
May 2020 Graduates:
To say this has been an extraordinary year may be the understatement of the century. As I write this congratulatory note in early April, the world is responding to a pandemic of unfathomable proportions. It has impacted the everyday life of nearly every person on the planet, causing significant loss of life as well as economic chaos. In addition, it has robbed our campus of the many rituals and events that typically mark a spring semester at Pitt State.
You did not ask for this, but you will be known as the class that did not have spring banquets to honor student scholars and leaders. You won’t have an opportunity to say goodbye to your professors nor to thank them for their support over the years in person. You won’t have a time to get together with the friends you’ve made at Pitt State to tell them how much you care about them and to wish them well.
But of all the events and moments you’ll miss, I recognize the most significant is the loss of commencement. I cannot remember a more difficult nor more impactful decision I’ve made over the past decade as president. I am truly sorry this event could not be held.
While we can focus on what won’t or can’t happen, let’s remember what did take place. You have completed your degree at Pittsburg State University. That is an accomplishment to take pride in and to build on. You are now armed with a credential that will serve you well in good times as well as challenging times. Your connections to Pitt State will endure throughout your lifetime.
I would have been honored to be with you on the day of your commencement, to hear your name read, to shake your hand, to see your smile, and to enjoy hearing your family cheer as you walk across the stage. You earned that moment, and in my mind’s eye, I can see and feel it take place. I hope you can as well.
Class of 2020, you’ve come from an extraordinary set of circumstances, and because of that, I’m expecting extraordinary outcomes in a world that needs your knowledge, skills, and insights.
Congratulations and best wishes, graduates!
Steven A. Scott, President Pittsburg State University
2 University Scholastic Honors University Scholastic Honors graduates are designated by ribbons and medallions worn around the neck. Red represents summa cum laude (requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.95); green represents magna cum laude (requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.90); and white represents cum laude (requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.85). University Scholastic Honors as listed in the Commencement program are based on coursework completed through the fall semester. Final determination of University Scholastic Honors graduates will be based on coursework completed through graduation.
Summa Cum Laude Sarah M. Anderson...... Graphic Communications Shelby Hunter McNamara...... Nursing Anna M. Annan-Noonoo...... Nursing Cody L. Mein...... Electrical Technology Ryan A. Asauskas...... Chemistry and Biology Aaron R. Miller...... Finance and Business Economics Megan Lanae Auman...... Nursing Piper Elizabeth Misse...... Nursing Kaitlin M. Barnett...... Communication Megan Munger...... English Orion C. Battaglia...... Biology Meagan Rae Niegsch...... Nursing Kendall K. Blaich...... Finance Connor J. O’Brien...... Finance Gerson Orlando Bocanegra...... Electrical Technology Theodore W. Paoni...... Environmental and Samantha R. Bollinger...... Biology Safety Management Zoey L. Bray*...... Graphic Communications Santiago Perez...... Technology Ashley Carlson...... Nursing Brianna Morie Price...... Communication Lindsey Renae Chambers...... Music Gracie L. Pringle*...... Psychology Courtney Mikayla Lagene Clayton...... Nursing Danielle L. Rakestraw...... Social Work and Justice Studies Maggie Elise Cofer...... Nursing Cody A. Renfro...... Communication Kyle Louis Coffman...... Finance and Accounting Olivia Houston Robbins.... Psychology and Communication Audrey Rose Dainty...... Graphic Communications Tyson J. Roderique...... Chemistry and Biology Kalyn E. Deal...... Graphic Communications Aaron D. Stross...... Plastics Engineering Technology Kylie S. DeClue...... Plastics Engineering Technology Bridgett N. Sutton...... Nursing Jacob S. Drenick...... Nursing Caylor Noelle Trigg...... Nursing Riley P. Gordon...... Elementary Education K-6 Allison N. Tucker*...... Graphic Communications Spencer J. Harrod...... Electrical Technology Kandace Autumn Wallace...... Communication Morgan Bailey Henning...... Psychology Colin K. Webber...... Accounting Kala B. Hudiburg...... Finance Whitney Janae Weston...... Nursing Levi R. Humbard...... Physics and Mathematics Ashley M. Williams...... Communication Shelby L. Hutchison...... English Trevor D. Wilson...... Electrical Technology Julia Keating...... Nursing Sarah Elaine Wolf...... Marketing and Shelby Elizabeth Lutz...... Nursing Family and Consumer Sciences Taylor Sue Male...... Nursing Brody Wood...... Electrical Technology Karrie Mathes...... Art Jonathan D. Zimmerman...... Business Economics and Finance
3 *Summer 2020 Graduates University Scholastic Honors continued
Magna Cum Laude Bryan K. Amor...... Music Shelby Lopez...... Nursing Jenna R. Baslee...... History/Government Teresa L. McCoy...... Early Childhood Unified Kelson D. Claassen...... Architectural Manufacturing Jhoseline Esmeralda Mendez...... Biology Management Hannah Elizabeth Overbey...... Music Cameron W. Cothran...... Environmental and Brittany Nicole Peters*...... Psychology Safety Management Autumn Renae Pounds...... Elementary Education K-6 Shea L. Dalton...... Art Caleb Thomas Rhoades...... Electrical Technology Emily M. Eagle...... Psychology Ethan M. Snider...... Biology Molly Jane Graham...... Elementary Education Unified K-6 Carly C. Stroup...... Elementary Education K-6 Kourtney Denae Greek...... Nursing Michael J. Titsworth...... Biology Danielle Reilly Grisolano...... Exercise Science Avery Vantellman...... Nursing James P. Harrison...... Communication Allyson N. Walter...... Construction Management Evan L. Hutcheson...... Exercise Science Madison Dawn Wegner...... Marketing Justice B. Hylton...... Physical Education Tori Whalen...... Communication Vedant D. Jain...... Biology Jamison J. Wharton..... Mechanical Engineering Technology Isabella Rae Libel...... Nursing
Cum Laude Natalie Andruss...... Elementary Education K-6 Montana R. Moran...... Marketing Carson J. Butz...... Plastics Engineering Technology Michelle Allyson Murphy...... Elementary Education Raygen Cole Carter...... Plastics Engineering Technology Unified K-6 Lucille Elizabeth Cruciani*...... Psychology Morgan Panovich...... Mathematics Morgan Cruse...... Nursing Nguyen N. Pham...... Plastics Engineering Technology Abigail E. Denton...... Biology Olivia D. Sullivan...... Psychology Hayden Myles Derry...... Finance Spencer B. Turnbull...... Exercise Science Erin Nicole Findlay...... Nursing Neal J. Ukena...... Mechanical Engineering Technology Alexis Valerra Heslop...... Nursing Nicholas Wilson...... Nursing Erika Ivkov...... Nursing Mingshi Yao...... Mathematics John Gage Kaiser*...... Exercise Science Marcus Andrew Suguang Yoakam...... Nursing and Erin E. Kapaska...... Communication Modern Languages Jonathan K. Meyer...... Automotive Technology Madeline Rose Yost...... Psychology McKenna Q. Miller...... Nursing Karlie Zafuta...... Nursing
4 *Summer 2020 Graduates Honors College Honors College students are highly selective academic scholars who complete an enhanced academic program, designated by red and gold cording worn around the neck. Ryan A. Asauskas Riley P. Gordon Callie A. Rice Madelyn Michelle Beasley Danielle Reilly Grisolano Olivia Houston Robbins Samantha R. Bollinger Morgan Bailey Henning Tyson J. Roderique Audrey Rose Dainty Piper Elizabeth Misse Ethan M. Snider Shea L. Dalton Connor J. O’Brien Aaron D. Stross Kylie S. DeClue Hannah Elizabeth Overby Carly C. Stroup Hannah Mae Estes Morgan Panovich Neal J. Ukena Sofia C. Goodman Danielle L. Rakestraw Jamison J. Wharton
Academic Honors
Academic Honors graduates are designated by gold cording worn around the neck.
Ryan A. Asauskas...... Biology and Chemistry Connor J. O’Brien...... Finance Madelyn Michelle Beasley...... Music Katy A. Pitts...... Nursing Samantha R. Bollinger...... Biology Danielle L. Rakestraw...... Justice Studies and Social Work Ashley Carlson...... Nursing Callie A. Rice...... Biology Audrey Rose Dainty...... Graphic Communications Jolee Marie Ritchhart...... Nursing Jacob S. Drenick...... Nursing Olivia Houston Robbins....Communication and Psychology Hannah Mae Estes...... Nursing Tyson J. Roderique...... Chemistry and Biology Erin Nicole Findlay...... Nursing Ethan M. Snider...... Biology Danin Ginther...... Nursing Carly C. Stroup...... Elementary Education K-6 Riley P. Gordon...... Elementary Education K-6 Bridgett N. Sutton...... Nursing Julia Keating...... Nursing Anne Marie Tomes...... Nursing Shelby Lopez...... Nursing Avery Vantellman...... Nursing Shelby Hunter McNamara...... Nursing Brooklynn L. Vincent.... Art and Graphic Communications McKenna Q. Miller...... Nursing Colin K. Webber...... Accounting Piper Elizabeth Misse...... Nursing Nicholas Wilson...... Nursing
5 Graduate Dean Academic Honors Graduate Dean Academic Honors graduates are designated by a double gold cord worn around the neck.
Yassin Izzaddin Abdulla Ryan J. Dodd Mary Ann Leuszler* Karen Denise Rogers Tammy L. Aggus* Rohan Dutta Ashley Renee Little Nathan Aaron Rowson* Cynthia Bates Alford* Polly R. Dvorak Adam M. Loecker Tracy Lynn Ruark* Katherine Anne Allred Amanda J. Eckols* Dana Madrigal* Margaret Nicole Ruddick* Christopher J. August Stephanie Marie Edgerton* Halah M. Mansour Joseph S. Sallaj Payton Brian Baker Kristina K. Eggleston* Ramey R. Mapp* Brice Isaac Saunders Joe W. Barthell Tiffany Amber Eldridge Ashleigh Marquardt Brendan John Schmitz Lori A. Bartram David Lloyd Ewers* Jacoby Douglas Martin Brian R. Schwanz* Barbra Lorraine Bartz* Amy Dawn Foster Dominic James Mario Trisha Leigh Sharp* Nikhila Bashetty Andrea Eileen Gaddy Martinez* Abhishek Singh Dakota M. Bastings Kacy M. Gardiner* Brandi J. McRay Melissa K. Sisney Sarah C. Beasley Jennifer Rebecca Gibson* Molly M. Menefee* Courtney Lynne Smith Michael D. Begley Kevin Gieselman Jacob T. Messer Ashlee M. Spaits* Jennifer M. Berry Emily Lynn Goodman Ian Matthew Messier Kimberly A. Speake* Sakshi Bhati Marshal D. Graham Kayla Metzger* Julia Elizabeth Stanislav William R. Biggs Shelly Greninger Rachel M. Miller* Pamela D. Stranathan* Allison Bili Michelle Louise Griffin* Kelly L. Mishmash Holly Nicole Tang-Quan* Jesse Viola Blake* Sidney Joelle Grinter Haley Alexandra Mona Heather R. Thomas* Christine M. Bone* Jalynn Guiot* Skyler Ann Morris* Anna K. Thompson* Kyler Grant Brady Amber Kay Hames Jennifer K. Murray* BryAnna K. Thornton Dale Allen Brauer* Chelsea Jean Hansen Jory Brynn Murry Margaret R. Truitt Christian Brooks* Leslie R. Harris Sarah E. Nangle Lea Ann Tyler Cameron Brown Rachel Ann Hartley* Ryan Michael Neden Kelly A. Urso Megan Louise Brown* Timothy P. Hawkinson Rebekah Danielle Newell Tina M. Valenzuela Paula K. Bunde* Jolene Shayne Hayes* Vicki A. Newton* Jamie Lynn Van Peursem* Heather Dawn Burns Amber N. Haymaker* Jerica D. Norotsky Jennifer Vohland Amanda Nicole Bustamante W. Kathleen Hess Holli Oberheu* Leandra A. Walker* Megan Joyce Butcher* Cheyenne M. Hill Anna Marie Olson Jennifer Ann Watkins Ashley N. Caldwell-Wetzel* Megan D. Hilton Vashishth J. Patel Laura A. Weiss Haley M. Carpino* Allyson N. Hobbs* Aaron L. Patrick Brooke M. Wells Lee Taylor K. Cedeno Daniel C. Hodges Patrice Annette Peoples Amelia Jo Westfall Whitley Rachelle Chesney Lauren Brooke Howard Lindsey Rae Peter* Allyson J. Whitehead* Blake D. Cochran Nicholas Daniel Hoyt Chelsea Renae Pfeifer Christi L. Whitter* Jason Edward Coke Jeffery D. Hughes Candice Michele Pickett Chandler Ellyn Wilson* Lindsey Jean Conway Bryce Walter Johnson Myranda Prather Jessica D. Wilson Jerell Sullivan Cotton Calvin Nathan Johnson* Matthew Keith Railsback Katherine E. Wilson* Melissa D. Criqui Madison H. Johnson Luke William Rainey Stephanie Ann Withrow Chance C. Curran Morgan Kalm* Beth Anna Ratzloff* Rachel L. Womack* Hazel F. Davidson* Meghann Brooke Kannett Jennifer Renee Rausch Beth E. Wood Jeremiah J. Davis Kaylee Jane Krull Stephen Benjamin Reece* Skyler James Worley Allysa Joy DeJarnette* Dee Dee R. LeFever* Angela Kay Fultz Renfro Kurston Jane Zeiler Kamri Nicole Dell* Lynieta L. Leisure* Danisha Roach Meghan Rae Zorn* Joel Tucker Dermott James David Leonard* Ressa Marie Roberts* Ty Christian Zorn* Jordan E. Dickey Braden Dean Lett* Victoria Robertson
6 *Summer 2020 Graduates The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Phi Kappa Phi is the prestigious university-wide academic honor society for graduating students. Graduates are designated by medallions with royal blue ribbon worn around the neck. Yassin Izzaddin Abdulla Jeremiah J. Davis Rachel M. Miller Sarah Marie Stoughton Katherine Anne Allred Kalyn E. Deal Jory Brynn Murry Carly C. Stroup Sarah M. Anderson Kylie S. DeClue Sarah E. Nangle Bridgett N. Sutton Ryan A. Asauskas Amanda J. Eckols Connor J. O’Brien Bryanna K. Thornton Kaitlin M. Barnett Kristina K. Eggleston Theodore W. Paoni Allison N. Tucker Nikhila Bashetty Andrea Eileen Gaddy Vashishth J. Patel Lea Ann Tyler Jenna R. Baslee Molly Jane Graham Chelsea Renae Pfeifer Tina M. Valenzuela Orion C. Battaglia Jalynn Guiot Candice Michele Pickett Avery Vantellman Sakshi Bhati Amber K. Hames Myranda Prather Allyson N. Walter Kendall K. Blaich Estevan Hernandez Brianna Morie Price Jennifer Ann Watkins Samantha R. Bollinger Kala B. Hudiburg Matthew Keith Railsback Laura A. Weiss Cameron Brown Levi R. Humbard Luke William Rainey Whitney Janae Weston Blake D. Cochran Evan L. Hutcheson Olivia Houston Robbins Ashley M. Williams Jason Edward Coke Shelby L. Hutchison Brice Isaac Saunders Stephanie Ann Withrow Lindsey Jean Conway Halah Mansour Brian R. Schwanz Kurston Jane Zeiler Audrey Rose Dainty Teale M. McKinzie Abhishek Singh Jonathan D. Zimmerman Shelby Hunter McNamara Courtney Lynne Smith
Advancement Ambassadors Advancement Ambassadors are selected by the Division of University Advancement to represent PSU students at private and public events. These students engage in activities that enhance the mission of PSU, including identifying and cultivating leadership for future university needs, class activities, and voluntary support programs. They promote the university, its interests and goals, and strengthen meaningful communication by interacting with students, faculty, staff, employers, alumni, donors, and friends. Graduates wear medallions with red and white ribbon.
Abigail L. Adams Madeline Cathleen McCoy Jaquelyn A. Bouchie Madison Monsour Courtney Brandel Allyn Elizabeth Murray Lindsey Renae Chambers Gage S. Riker Audrey Rose Dainty Isabelle A. Schmidtberger Abigail E. Denton Vanessa M. Tapia-Becerra Gerard L. Eck Anne Marie Tomes Anna Farrow Whitney Janae Weston Molly Jane Graham Brittni Emmarose Young
Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor society for accounting, finance and information systems students attending universities accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Graduates wear black and red double cording. Courtney Brandel DeEtta D. Mattix Adam K. Grey Lindsay N. Nietfeld Connor G. Guard Jonathan D. Zimmerman Kiera A. Keegan
7 Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society An international honor society that encourages and honors outstanding academic achievement in the study of business. Graduates wear blue and gold cording. Madison L. Armstrong Gerard L. Eck Gage S. Riker Matthew A. Barrett Kala B. Hudiburg Lauren R. Schulteis Kendall K. Blaich Montana R. Moran Samantha D. Trowbridge Cameron Brown Ethan Magdich Colin K. Webber Brooke Linsey Casley Molly M. Menefee Madison Dawn Wegner Kyle Louis Coffman Aaron R. Miller Dylan T. Wisdom Hayden Myles Derry Connor J. O’Brien Sarah Elaine Wolf Ryan J. Dodd Trenton Z. Puckett Jonathan D. Zimmerman
Crimson Club Crimson Club students are selected by the Office of the President to participate in a unique service and leadership development experience focused on interaction with the various stakeholders of Pittsburg State University. Vanessa M. Tapia Becerra Piper Elizabeth Misse Courtlynn Analece Rose Kali S. Chatmon Montana R. Moran Cal D. Siebenmark Audrey Rose Dainty Allyn Elizabeth Murray Ethan M. Snider Gerard L. Eck Theodore W. Paoni Derrick A. Sumner Anna Farrow Truptiben B. Patel Anne Marie Tomes Morgan Bailey Henning Jaycie S. Polhlopek Diego A. Torres Evan L. Hutcheson Danielle L. Rakestraw Marcus Andrew Suguang Shelby Lopez Olivia Houston Robbins Yoakam Teale M. McKinzie Cassandra Roque
Gamma Epsilon Tau Honor Society A national co-ed collegiate printing fraternity which allows students of printing and publishing to meet and interact in both a professional and social atmosphere. Requirements for invitation and membership are a 3.25 GPA and to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Graduates are designated by black and red cording worn around the neck. Zoey L. Bray Aaron R. Miller Sierra N. Culp Daniel A. Rader Audrey Rose Dainty Shelby L. Shatford Breanna Marie Allison N. Tucker Hammerschmidt Brooklynn L. Vincent Brittany Elizabeth Holloway
8 Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing This honor society supports the learning, knowledge, and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. Graduates are designated by lavender cording worn around the neck.
Taylor M. Allison Miranda Renea Erwin Stacy D. Lilly Brilee Rhuems Megan Lanae Auman Hannah Mae Estes Shelby Lopez JoLee Marie Ritchhart Amber R. Ball Lindsay Fay Shelby Elizabeth Lutz Brice Isaac Saunders Katherine Becker Erin Nicole Findlay Kristie Nicole Mattix Sicily Ann Stahl Raechel Blades Kassi A. Gandy Brooklyn Michelle McCann Bridgett N. Sutton Erika Joy Bolles Danin Ginther Shelby Hunter McNamara Anne Marie Tomes Jacob James Brown Teresa G. Hagedorn Emily Merando Avery Vantellman Christian Patrick Cedeno Aubri Marie Hinkle McKenna Q. Miller Whitney Janae Weston Tyson James Monroe Erika Ivkov Piper Elizabeth Misse Rebecca Anne Wilson Cushman Julia Keating Anna M. Annan-Noonoo Gayle Lynn Vender Woody Katherine Lynn Ellis McKenzie Kraft Katy A. Pitts Karlie Zafuta
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society This is an international honor society for undergraduate and graduate students in education. Graduates are designated by violet and jade cording worn around the neck. Jenna R. Baslee Riley P. Gordon Kylie D. Knox Ashlee LaVe Setina Abbagail D. Blick Molly Jane Graham Kourtney R. Light Mikala Briann Smith Lyndsey M. Brothers Katherine E. Hamilton Jansen P. Miller Suzie M. Smith Jaime S. Brown Rachel Nacole Harlin Megan Munger Jillian M. Sommerfeld Amanda Sue Bush Hartsock Michelle Allyson Murphy Carly C. Stroup Erica Ann Diehl Shelby L. Hutchison Kaleena Myers Madison Anne Vanbecelaere Jaci L. Evans Aubrie May Jones Morgan Panovich Brooklynn L. Vincent Courtney Nicole Frazier Madison K. King Patrick James Sarwinski Brittni Emmarose Young
Kappa Mu Epsilon Honor Society Kappa Mu Epsilon is a national mathematics honor society founded in 1931 to promote the interest of mathematics among undergraduate students. Graduates wear pink and silver cording.
Zaw H. Aung Morgan Panovich Dale Allen Brauer Samuel C. Randall Tyler W. Clark Patrick James Sarwinski Thomas S. Grimsley Seth DeClain Snider Levi R. Humbard Neal J. Ukena Connor J. O’Brien
9 Kappa Pi International Art Honor Society Kappa Pi is an international art honor society that recognizes talented student artists who are committed to promoting visual arts through their creative projects and through organizing events at the university and in neighboring communities. Graduates wear an honor cord consisting of purple and gold, with gold tassels. Jansis Alvarado Amanda Sue Bush Shea L. Dalton Madison Jessica Fleming Jaelina D. Jones Sophia Stapleton
The National Society of Leadership and Success/
Sigma Alpha Pi Honor Society The mission of this honor society is “building leaders who make a better world.” The Society is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. It is founded upon the core beliefs that one can achieve one’s dreams with the proper support and dedicated action, and that we accomplish more together than we would achieve alone. Graduates are designated with black and platinum cording worn around neck.
Cheyenne Rose Addie Lauren Dunn Kelsey Jo Kirby Cody A. Renfro Corina Arizbeck Arroyo Katherine Lynn Ellis Shelby Elizabeth Lutz Patrick James Sarwinski Amber N. Atkins Jaci L. Evans Madeline Cathleen McCoy Skyler S. Schupbach Allyson Bence Sharlena L. Freer Shelby Hunter McNamara Ashlee LaVe Setina Jill E. Bergkamp Danin Ginther Aaron R. Miller Shelby L. Shatford Erika Joy Bolles Madison M. Ginther Candace Janelle Munday* Molli N. Shriver Evan Michael Burke Natalie D. Golden Lindsay N. Nietfeld Allison Claire Taylor Amanda Sue Bush* Abby Goodrum Brittany Nicole Peters* Avery Vantellman Sarah Ann Cass Thomas S. Grimsley Katy A. Pitts Allyson N. Walter Raygen Cole Carter Katherine E. Hamilton Jaycie S. Polhlopek Eli B. Williams Tiffni R. Chapman* Carolyn Suzanne Hess* Brianna Morie Price Karlie Zafuta Erica Ann Diehl Shelby L. Hutchison Gracie L. Pringle*
Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society An honor society established in 1963 for men and women with outstanding achievement in economics. Members of ODE are invested with a blue and gold cord upon initiation.
Madison L. Armstrong DeEtta D. Mattis Morgan Nicole Auman Molly M. Menefee Avery K. Chism Aaron R. Miller Gerard L. Eck Lindsay N. Nietfeld Madison M. Ginther Jonathan D. Zimmerman
10 *Summer 2020 Graduates Omicron Delta Kappa A national honor society for leadership, scholarship, and service. Graduates are designated by white, light blue, and black cording worn around the neck.
Orion C. Battaglia Sara J. Coble Madeline Cathleen McCoy Kennedy Stein Michaela Marie Bedene Abigail E. Denton Samantha D. McDonald Anne Marie Tomes Sakshi Bhati Danin Ginther Abigail Catherine Morgan Kelsey Marie Vanfossan Kendall K. Blaich Jonathan Gonzalez Ashlynn Mae Mullere Brooklynn L. Vincent Erika Joy Bolles Shelby L. Hutchison Patrick James Sarwinski Allyson N. Walter Samantha R. Bollinger Shelby Lopez Isabelle A. Schmidtberger Whitney Janae Weston Morgan Shalea Brodie Salehin Mahbub Madison Nicole Sheddrick Jonathan D. Zimmerman
Phi Alpha Honor Society The purpose of Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. Graduates are designated by medallions with blue and yellow ribbon worn around the neck. Morgan K. Hensley Mary Elizabeth Hutchins Darryel Neel Danielle L. Rakestraw Megan P. Taylor Abbey L. Westmoreland
Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society Phi Alpha Theta is a history honor society for upper division undergraduate and graduate students. Graduates are designated by scarlet and gray cording worn around the neck. Jenna R. Baslee Lily A. McCarter-Zimmerman
11 Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Founded in 1923 at the University of Illinois, Phi Eta Sigma is the nation’s oldest and largest honor society for first-year college and university students in all disciplines.
Benjamin A. Aistrup Madison Jessica Fleming Teale M. McKinzie Mikala Briann Smith Maria Fernanda Martinez Meagan N. Fleming Shelby Hunter McNamara Seth DeClain Snider Arevalo Emily S. Frank Mekayla Leigh Ruth Ethan M. Snider Corina Arizbeck Arroyo Sarah Faith Furnish Shannon Melvin Madison Rose Spencer Ryan A. Asauskas Danin Ginther Abbey Magelene Meng Sicily Ann Stahl Amber N. Atkins Natalie D. Golden Kameron N. Meyer Kayla K. Strecker Charles D. Audley Aaron J. Gouvion Aaron R. Miller Carly C. Stroup Megan Lanae Auman Kourtney Denae Greek Jansen P. Miller Olivia D. Sullivan Morgan Nicole Auman Jared M. Green Piper Elizabeth Misse Tyler V. Sullivan Zaw H. Aung Adam K. Grey Alexis Jo Anna Moore Bridgett N. Sutton Peyton R. Bailey Thomas S. Grimsley Montana R. Moran Ashleigh R. Swallow Matthew A. Barrett Danielle Reilly Grisolano Benjamin S. Morgenstern Christopher L. Taylor Jenna R. Baslee Cassandra A. Grotheer Julia Mount Savannah Taylor Orion C. Battaglia Katherine E. Hamilton Aslynn Mae Mullere Michael Andrew Marina Bauza Rubert Abigail M. Harris Megan Munger Thompson Madelyn M. Beasley Morgan Bailey Henning Michelle Allyson Murphy Michael J. Titsworth Andrew W. Bierbaum Lauren M. Hentzen Alexandra D. Murray Anne Marie Tomes Gabriel A. Blair Isabella B. Higgins Meagan Rae Niegsch Jesse A. Toombs Erika Joy Bolles Aubri Marie Hinkle Megan N. Norem Caylor Noelle Trigg Samantha R. Bollinger Kala Kristine Holder Connor J. O’brien Samantha D. Trowbridge Jaquelyn A. Bouchie Brittany Elizabeth Hanna Elizabeth Overbey Allison N. Tucker Carter E. Bowman Holloway Morgan Panovich Spencer B. Turnbull Lyndsey Marie Brouthers Olivia Houston Robbins Theodore W. Paoni Neal J. Ukena Madison M. Brown Kala B. Hudiburg Kelsey Jean Perez Kaley N. Umbarger Raygen Cole Carter Kyle D. Huffaker Morgan Perkins Reyna Niccole Valenzuela Sarah Ann Cass Levi R. Humbard Riley Catherine Peterson Samuel Van Horne Lindsey Renae Chambers Evan L. Hutcheson Delanie S. Pierce Madison Anne Layne Aron Renee Clark Justice B. Hylton KatyA. Pitts Vanbecelaere Courtney Mikayla Lagene Vedant D. Jain Jaycie S. Polhlopek Kelsey Marie Vanfossan Clayton Colin E. Janes Brianna Morie Price Avery Vantellman Kyle Louis Coffman Ethan Daniel Jewell Gracie L. Pringle Brooklynn L. Vincent Zachary D. Coffman Breeanna N. Johnson Trenton Z. Puckett Jared J. Vincent Brianna D. Cooks Jared M. Johnson Koith Quiroz Anoop Ponnanthara Vinod Cameron W. Cothran Kaitlyn B. Johnson Shelby Rank Kandace Autumn Wallace Lucelle Elizabeth Cruciani Kayln N. Jordan Hope Marie Renfro Allyson N. Walter Sierra N. Culp Erin E. Kapaska Callie A. Rice Whitney Janae Weston Audrey Rose Dainty Grant C. Kinzer Gage S. Riker Jamison J. Wharton Courtney Lynn Day Kylie D. Knox Tyson J. Roderique Anna T. Wilkes Kalyn E. Deal McKenzie Kraft Monica Rojas-Plumberg Ashley M. Williams Kylie S. DeClue Morgan M. Lea Cassandra Roque Maya R. Williams Abigail E. Denton Isabella Rae Libel Patrick James Sarwinski Rebecca Anne Wilson Erica Ann Diehl Jonah R. Lies Tasia Marie Saye Sarah Elaine Wolf Kaylee Nicole Dujakovich Colten S. Lovejoy Isabella A. Schmidtberger McKenna Yanik Lauren Dunn Allison C. Lucas Lauren R. Schulteis Marcus Andrew Suguang Henry M. Eldringhoff Allison Claire Lusby Skyler S. Schupbach Yoakam Katherine Lynn Ellis Shelby Elizabeth Lutz Austin Ray Seward Maeline Rose Yost Hannah Mae Estes Taylor Sue Male Shelby L. Shatford Brittni Emmarose Young Lindsay Fay Nicholas S. Mann Madison Nicole Sheddrick Karlie Zafuta Hanna D. Fergason Susan N. McAlexander Cal D. Siebenmark Kaitlyn J. Zerr Erin Nicole Findlay Brooklyn Michelle McCann Glenn Ross Sigler
12 Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society Phi Upsilon Omicron is an honor society for students in Family & Consumer Sciences. Graduates are designated by purple, yellow, and white cords and a cream colored stole. Kaleena Myers Elienor S. Pruitt Ashlee LaVe Setina Kelsi E. White
Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, is the only honor society for college students of political science and government in the United States. Pi Sigma Alpha is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) and is designated as a “Specialized, Upper-Division” society by ACHS. Amber Nicole Asbell Kenneth R. Griffing II
Presidential Emerging Leaders Program Presidential Emerging Leaders is a four-year leadership program of select students, started at Pittsburg State in 1998. It develops the next generation of leaders through leadership experiences, service, and community involvement. Abigail L. Adams
Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society The fundamental purpose of Sigma Lambda Chi is to provide recognition to outstanding students in construction curricula. The society offers students the opportunity to be recognized locally and internationally for their academic accomplishments as a construction major. Graduates are designated by green and gold cording worn around the neck. Grant R. Appleberg Garick Trey Farchild Samuel G. Grant Joseph R. Landwehr Allyson N. Walter
13 Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society The society’s central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature. Graduates are designated by black and red cording with tassels. Petyon R. Bailey Erin Alison Herman Shelby L. Hutchison Janamarie A. Jorgensen Megan Munger
Student Employee of the Year Nominees Student Employee of the Year nominees are recognized by the on-campus departments in which they work. These students demonstrate characteristics such as reliability, professionalism, and initiative. They are recognized at an annual award ceremony in conjunction with National Student Employment Week. Graduates wear gold medallions with red ribbon.
Vanessa M. Tapia Becerra Natalie D. Golden Sydney Elizabeth Russell Michaela Marie Bedene* Morgan Bailey Henning Sophia Stapleton Audrey Rose Dainty Carolyn Suzanne Hess Nicholas D. Streeter Anna Farrow Teale M. McKinzie Olivia D. Sullivan Sarah Faith Furnish Vashishth J. Patel Diego A. Torres Ty D. Goss Katy A. Pitts Anoop Ponnanthara Vinod Ashley D. Gregg Jaycie S. Polhelopek *Student Employee of the Year
Student Government Association These students have dedicated one or more years of service to the Student Government Association for the students of PSU. Graduates wear crimson, gold, and black cording.
Abigail L. Adams Mark Patrick Rice Kennedy Stein
University Student Ambassadors Ambassadors are a select group of individuals who volunteer their time to assist in sharing the outstanding educational opportunities available at Pittsburg State University with prospective students and their families. Abigail L. Adams Teale M. McKinzie Amber Nicole Asbell Mark Patrick Rice Kaitlin M. Barnett Olivia Houston Robbins Erika Joy Bolles Courtlynn Analece Rose Sara J. Coble Derrick A. Sumner Audrey Rose Dainty Anne Marie Tomes Carolyn Suzanne Hess Kelsey Marie Vanfossan Madeline Cathleen McCoy Whitney Janae Weston
14 Veterans and Service Members Recognition Pittsburg State University recognizes the following men and women who have served their country in the United States Military. Graduates will wear red, white, and blue cording around the neck.
Zaw H. Aung Billy Joe Hill Jared R. Page Sarah C. Beasley Daniel C. Hodges David Z. Potter Joseph J. Chavez Aaron A. Hutchings Logan Lee Sponsel Dane Clark Austen Kern Brandon L. Surratt Holly R. D’Alfonso Caleb J. Linn Diego A. Torres Kevin Gieselman Timothy Keith Manes Tina M. Valenzuela Jonathan Gonzalez Christopher Montorello Brian J. West
U.S. Army ROTC Commissioning To Be Commissioned Second Lieutenants Zaw H. Aung Jared Page Autumn Crist Megan Rogers* Madison Frazier* Brody J. Russell Jonathan Gonzalez Skyler S. Schupbach Justice B. Hylton Derrick A. Sumner Ethan Daniel Jewell Victor L. Tran
15 *Summer 2020 Graduates Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing Nurse Pinning
BSN Lauren Dunn Allison Claire Lusby JoLee Marie Ritchhart Taylor M. Allison Katherine Lynn Ellis Shelby Lusker Monica Rojas Plumberg Maria Fernanda Martinez Hannah Mae Estes Shelby Elizabeth Lutz Parker Rose Arevalo Lindsay Fay Taylor Sue Male Jessica Nicole Rossillon Megan Nicole Auman Erin Nicole Findlay Alexa Maulsby Tasia Marie Saye Katherine Becker Sarah Faith Furnish Brooklyn Michelle McCann Madison Nicole Sheddrick Michaela Marie Bedene Courtney Jean Gilbert Shelby Hunter McNamara Sicily Ann Stahl Erika Joy Bolles Danin Ginther Abbey Magalene Meng Bridgett N. Sutton Morgan Shalea Brodie Jonathan Gonzalez Ryan Anthony Menghini Savannah Taylor Ashley Carlson Abby Goodrum Emily Merando Anne Marie Tomes Christian Patrick Cedeno Kourtney Denae Greek Devin Blake Messbarger Caylor Noelle Trigg Layne Aron Renee Clark Alexis Valerra Heslop McKenna Q. Miller Kaley N. Umbarger Courtney Mikayla Lagene Isabella B. Higgins Piper Elizabeth Misse Kelsey Marie Vanfossan Clayton Aubri Marie Hinkle Alexis Jo Anna Moore Avery Vantellman Maggie Elise Cofer Kala Kristine Holder Quenton Munger Whitney Janae Weston Courtney Michelle Condit Erika Ivkov Meagan Rae Niegsch Bailey N. Whittington Eryn Delany Cox Bailey Jewel Jackson Anna M. Annan-Noonoo Nicholas Wilson Morgan Cruse Colin E. Janes Kelsey Jean Perez Rebecca Anne Wilson Tyson James Monroe Julia Keating Riley Catherine Peterson McKenna Yanik Cushman McKenzie Kraft Katy A. Pitts Marcus Andrew Suguang Courtney Lynn Day Isabella Rae Libel Hope Marie Renfro Yoakam Jacob S. Drenick Kaylee Marie Lies Brilee Rhuems Karlie Zafuta Kaylee Nicole Dujakovich Shelby Lopez
RN-BSN RN-BSN Savannah K. Schmitt BSN-DNP Crystal Alvarez (Summer Graduates) Kayla M. Shrewsbury (Summer Graduates) Kendra Barnum Gianna L. Arthur Lindsey B. Stuart Brittany Renee Horn Brian Gordon Blythe Amber R. Ball Jo Dee E. Swank Dafne Brewer Taylor Dobbins Alissa Terrapin MSN-DNP Chelsea L. Crismas Joseph D. Fisher Jennifer N. Wisniewski Lynieta L. Leisure Scott Dalton Valeria E. Gonzalez Lea Ann Tyler Miranda Renea Erwin Kasie A. Holly BSN-DNP Laura A. Weiss Bethany Michelle Feken Jessica Holt German Abarca Tessa Marie Galemore Trisha L. Humble Kelsey Akin MSN-DNP Kassi A. Gandy Samantha J. Knight Morgan Brooke Baxter (Summer Graduate) Jennifer Alicia Garcia Terra Louise Livingston Heather Dawn Burns Christian Brooks Lisa Goins Daniel J. Ludwig Priscella Caron Teresa G. Hagedorn Michelle Renee Dora Meloy Allison Littleford MSN-ED Felicia D. Hall Megan R. Mueller Kristie Nicole Mattix Jacob James Brown Alyssa K. Hinman Ashton C. Newell Kelly L. Mishmash Taylor K. Cedeno Samantha L. Koelliker Courtney D. Page Myranda Prather Shannon Crays Stacy D. Lilly Kristi J. Phillips Bryce Isaac Saunders Jordan D. Howard Shannon B. McCarty Crystal R. Richards Sarah Marie Stoughton Aaron Mabe Smith Nicole D. Thurman Dmitry S. Romanov Katelyn Elaine Triplett Gayle Lynn Vender Woody Sloan D. Troyer Jennifer L. Sanborn Evin Diane VanAnne Brynn Saye
Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing Motto: “PSU Nursing ... caring to make a healthy difference”
16 2020 Outstanding Seniors Nominated by faculty and administrators. Selected by a student committee.
Piper Elizabeth Misse Marcus Andrew Suguang Yoakam Nursing Nursing Honorable Mention Samantha R. Bollinger...... Biology Danielle L. Rakestraw...... Social Work and Jaquelyn A. Bouchie...... Communication Justice Studies Audrey Rose Dainty...... Graphic Communications Olivia Houston Robbins... Psychology and Communication Riley P. Gordon...... Elementary Education K-6 Tyson J. Roderique...... Chemistry and Biology Julia Keating...... Nursing Anne Marie Tomes...... Nursing Shelby Lopez...... Nursing Whitney Janae Weston...... Nursing Shelby Hunter McNamara...... Nursing Jamison J. Wharton..... Mechanical Engineering Technology
2020 Outstanding Faculty
Three faculty were recognized with the Dr. Robert K. Ratzlaff Outstanding Faculty Awards, created to recognize those faculty members who make lasting impressions on students. Rion Huffman, an associate professor in Graphics and Imaging Technologies, was nominated by a student who sees him going above and beyond, encouraging graphics students to participate in research. Jordan Backs, an assistant professor in Technology and Workforce Learning, was nominated for his overwhelming kindness and patience, and ensuring his students understand what he’s trying to teach them. Fang Lin, an assistant professor of finance, was nominated for ensuring his students understand the Dr. Fang Lin, Mr. Jordan Backs, and Mr. Rion Huffman. materials being taught to them and caring for his students.
17 Candidates for Degrees
CHEYENNE M. HILL, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri State Doctor of Nursing Practice University; M.S.E., Missouri State University; Advanced Studies GERMAN AUGUSTO ABARCA PAILLACHO, Pittsburg; B.S.N., in Leadership (General School Administration) Pittsburg State University; Advanced Practice Nursing (Nursing LEE M. KOCH, Garnett; B.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg Education (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) State University; School Psychology KELSEY AKIN, Neosho, Missouri; B.A., Missouri Southern State DEE DEE R. LEFEVER*, Pittsburg; B.A., Pittsburg State University; University; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Practice B.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) Advanced Studies in Leadership (Special Education) MORGAN BROOKE BAXTER, Independence; B.S.N., Oklahoma DOMINIC JAMES MARIO MARTINEZ*, Bonner Springs; B.S.E., Wesleyan University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; CHRISTIAN BROOKS*, Rochester, Minnesota; B.S.N., Pittsburg State Advanced Studies in Leadership (General School Administration) University; M.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Practice RACHEL M. MILLER*, Liberal, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri Southern Nursing (M.S.N. to D.N.P.) State College; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Studies in HEATHER DAWN BURNS, Pittsburg; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Leadership (General School Administration) Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) HALEY ALEXANDRA MONA, Lenexa; B.S., Pittsburg State University; PRISCELLA CARON, Coffeyville; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; School Psychology Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) SKYLER ANN MORRIS*, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University; BRITTANY RENEE HORN, Colony; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; School Psychology Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) JESSICA D. MYRICK*, Pleasanton; B.S., Pittsburg State University; LYNIETA L. LEISURE*, Pittsburg; B.S.N., University of Kansas; M.S., M.E., Grand Canyon University; Advanced Studies in Leadership University of Kansas; Advanced Practice Nursing (M.S.N. to D.N.P.) (Special Education) ALLISON NICHOLE LITTLEFORD, Caney; B.S.N., Pittsburg State MARGARET NICOLE RUDDICK*, Liberal, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg KRISTIE NICOLE MATTIX, Independence; B.S.N., Pittsburg State State University; Advanced Studies in Leadership University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) (General School Administration) KELLY L. MISHMASH, Pittsburg; B.S.N., University of Missouri- BRIAN R. SCHWANZ*, Lawrence; B.S., Morningside College; M.S., Columbia; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) University of Nebraska-Omaha; Advanced Studies in Leadership MYRANDA PRATHER, Gardner; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; (General School Administration) Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) PAMELA D. STRANATHAN*, Gardner; B.S.P.E., Fort Hays State BRICE ISAAC SAUNDERS, Joplin, Missouri; B.S., Missouri Southern University; M.S., Texas Woman’s University; Advanced Studies State University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) in Leadership (General School Administration) SARAH MARIE STOUGHTON, Shawnee; B.S., Geneva College; B.S.N., HEATHER R. THOMAS*, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University; MidAmerica Nazarene University; Advanced Practice Nursing M.S., Pittsburg State University; School Psychology (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) TINA M. VALENZUELA, Pittsburg; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; KATELYN ELAINE TRIPLETT, Nevada, Missouri; B.S.N., Pittsburg B.A., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; State University; Advanced Practice Nursing (B.S.N. to D.N.P.) Advanced Studies in Leadership (General School Administration) LEA ANN TYLER, Joplin, Missouri; B.S., Missouri Southern State CHRISTI L. WHITTER*, Overland Park; B.S.E., University of Missouri; University; M.S., University of Colorado; Advanced Practice M.S.E., University of Kansas; Advanced Studies in Leadership Nursing (Nursing Education M.S.N. to D.N.P.) (General School Administration) LAURA A. WEISS, Joplin, Missouri; B.B.A., Washburn University; KATHERINE E. WILSON*, Oswego; B.A., Pittsburg State University; B.S.N., Baker University School of Nursing; M.S.N., University M.S., Pittsburg State University; School Psychology of Missouri-Kansas City; Advanced Practice Nursing STEPHANIE ANN WITHROW, Pittsburg; B.S.E., Pittsburg State (M.S.N. to D.N.P.) University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Studies in Leadership (Special Education)
Specialist in Education MEGAN LOUISE BROWN*, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Master of Arts M.S., Pittsburg State University; School Psychology CYNTHIA BATES ALFORD*, Baxter Springs; B.S.N., Baylor MEGAN JOYCE BUTCHER*, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University; University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) M.S., Pittsburg State University; School Psychology KATHERINE ANNE ALLRED, Stark; B.A., Missouri Southern State ASHLEY N. CALDWELL-WETZEL*, Pittsburg; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Communication University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Advanced Studies NICHOLAS S. AMERIO*, Oxnard, California; B.S., University of in Leadership (General School Administration) Saint Mary; Teaching (Secondary) KAMRI NICOLE DELL*, Pittsburg; B.A., Pittsburg State University; JOE W. BARTHELL, Fitzgerald, Georgia; B.A., Alabama State M.S., Pittsburg State University; School Psychology University; M.A., Friends University; Teaching (Special Education) JORDAN E. DICKEY, Liberal, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State LORI A. BARTRAM, Kansas City, Missouri; B.S., University of Kansas; University; M.S.E., Missouri State University; Advanced Studies Teaching (Secondary) in Leadership (General School Administration) DAKOTA M. BASTINGS, Carl Junction, Missouri; B.A., Missouri DAVID LLOYD EWERS*, Overland Park; B.A., Baker University; M.A., Southern State University; English (Literature) Baker University; Advanced Studies in Leadership SAKSHI BHATI, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University; (General School Administration) Communication JALYNN GUIOT*, Chanute; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; M.S., BRITTAN K. BRENNER, Wichita; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Pittsburg State University; Advanced Studies in Leadership Communication (General School Administration)
18 *Summer 2020 Graduates Candidates for Degrees
ALISHA J. BROWNELL, Clay Center; B.S., Fort Hays State University; BRANDI J. McRAY, Saint Paul; B.S., Friends University; Teaching Teaching (Special Education) (Elementary Education K-6) AMANDA NICOLE BUSTAMANTE, Wichita; B.S., Pittsburg State KATHERINE ALLISON MEADE, Leawood; B.S., Missouri Southern University; Communication State University; Teaching (Special Education) TRACY L. CANNONSAAVEDRA, Osawatomie; B.I.S., Western New LAURA MOLDAZHANOVA, Pittsburg; B.E., Gumilyov Eurasian Mexico University; Teaching (Special Education) National University; English (Professional Writing) KRISTEN LAUREN CARRILLO, Overland Park; B.A., Ottawa LEIGH NIEGSCH, Pittsburg; B.G.S., Pittsburg State University; University; Teaching (Special Education) Teaching (Special Education) JERELL SULLIVAN COTTON, Kansas City; A.B., Washington RAHMA C. NJOKU-WALKER*, Wichita; B.S., Bethel College; M.S.W., University; Teaching (Secondary) Newman University; Teaching (Special Education) CHANCE C. CURRAN, Baxter Springs; B.S., Pittsburg State University; JERICA D. NOROTSKY, Wichita; B.G.S., University of Kansas; Teaching (Secondary) Teaching (Special Education) DANIELLE JOAN DERFELT*, Galena; B.S., Pittsburg State University; ROBERT KENNETH NOWLIN, Kansas City; B.F.A., MidAmerica Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) Nazarene University; M.DIV., Nazarene Theological Seminary; JOEL TUCKER DERMOTT, Liberal, Missouri; B.S., Pittsburg State M.A., Nazarene Theological Seminary; Teaching University; Teaching (Secondary) (Special Education) ALEXANDRA L. DESANTO, Olathe; B.A., University of Kansas; ANNA MARIE OLSON, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri Southern Teaching (Special Education) State University; English (Literature) MICHAEL DOWNARD, Hiawatha; B.A., Wichita State University; REED W. PHILLIPS, Oak Grove, Missouri; B.E.D., University Teaching (Special Education) of Central Missouri; History POLLY R. DVORAK, Olathe; B.S., Emporia State University; JANESSA RASH, Kelowna, Canada; B.A., University of Alberta; History Teaching (Special Education) REBECCA ASHLEY RETZLOFF*, Cypress, Texas; B.S.A., University of KRISTINA K. EGGLESTON*, Edgerton; B.S., Baker University; Texas at Austin; B.S.P.H., University of Texas at Austin; Teaching (Secondary) Teaching (Secondary) KASSIDY A. EVANS, Springfield, Missouri; B.S., University of Kansas; DANISHA ROACH, Kansas City; B.S., Emporia State University; Teaching (Special Education) Teaching (Special Education) KEVIN GIESELMAN, Olathe; B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; RESSA MARIE ROBERTS*, Baxter Springs; B.S., Pittsburg State Teaching (Secondary) University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) JEFFERY P. GILMORE, Fort Smith, Arkansas; B.A., Henderson State VICTORIA ROBERTSON, Goodman, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri University; Communication Southern State University; English (Literature) SHELLY GRENINGER, Duenweg, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri Southern SHERRY L. SANTELL*, Fayetteville, Arkansas; B.A., Ottawa State University; English (Literature) University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) MICHELLE LOUISE GRIFFIN*, Kansas City, Missouri; B.G.S., JEFF S. SCHIBI, Parsons; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) Teaching (Secondary) SIDNEY JOELLE GRINTER, Lawrence; B.S., University of Kansas; JESSICA MARIE SCOTT, Walnut; B.A., Wichita State University; Teaching (Secondary) Teaching (Special Education) LAURA MARIE HAIGHT, Overland Park; B.S., West Virginia IAN L. SEATON, Bonner Springs; B.S.C.J., Washburn University; University; Teaching (Special Education) Teaching (Special Education) TIMOTHY P. HAWKINSON, Manhattan; B.S., Kansas State University; JULIA ELIZABETH STANISLAV, Mission; B.G.S., University Teaching (Special Education) of Kansas; Teaching (Special Education) JOLENE SHAYNE HAYES*, Shawnee; B.S., Pittsburg State University; BRITTANY C. STEVENOT, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; B.S., Oklahoma Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) Wesleyan College; Teaching (Special Education) AMBER N. HAYMAKER*, Madill, Oklahoma; B.S.AG., Oklahoma State PATRICK A. STINSON, Overland Park; B.G.S., Fort Hays State University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) University; Teaching (Secondary) W. KATHLEEN HESS, Shawnee; B.S., Truman State University; HOLLY NICOLE TANG-QUAN*, Kansas City, Missouri; B.A., Teaching (Secondary) University of California; Teaching (Secondary) DANIEL C. HODGES, Lawrence; B.S.E., University of Kansas; History NICOLE J. THATCHER*, Eureka; B.G.S., Pittsburg State University; LAUREN BROOKE HOWARD, Kansas City, Missouri; B.A., University Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) of Missouri-Kansas City; Teaching (Secondary) MARGARET R. TRUITT, Olathe; B.A., University of Colorado; CHRISTINA JEANNIN, Tonganoxie; B.A., Ottawa University; M.A.E., Teaching (Special Education) Ottawa University; Teaching (Special Education) KELLY A. URSO, Overland Park; B.A., University of Kansas; LUCAS KELLY JOHNSON, Lawrence; B.A., University of Kansas; Teaching (Special Education) Teaching (Special Education) LINDA KAY USELMANN, Webb City, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri BOBBI ANN KORGOL, Herington; B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University; Southern State University; History Teaching (Special Education) JAMIE LYNN VAN PEURSEM*, St. Paul; B.S., Pittsburg State JESSICA NICOLE LAKE*, Frontenac; B.S.T., Pittsburg State University; University; M.A., Pittsburg State University; Teaching Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) (Elementary Education K-6) RICHARD W. LIND, Iola; B.S.E., University of Kansas; JENNIFER VOHLAND, Olathe; B.A., Washburn University; English (Literature) Teaching (Special Education) ASHLEY RENEE LITTLE, Girard; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; LEANDRA A. WALKER*, Lansing; B.B.A., Midwestern State Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) STEPHANIE LYNN MASON, Cherryvale; B.G.S., Fort Hays JENNIFER ANN WATKINS, Webb City, Missouri; B.A., Missouri State University; History Southern State University; B.S.B.A., Missouri Southern State SAMANTHA D. McDONALD, Nevada, Missouri; B.A., Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Special Education) University; History AMELIA JO WESTFALL, Liberty, Missouri; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Teaching (Special Education)
19 *Summer 2020 Graduates Candidates for Degrees
BAYLEY MARIE WESTMORELAND*, Baxter Springs; B.S., Pittsburg MOLLY M. MENEFEE*, Stilwell; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; State University; Teaching (Elementary Education K-6) Business Administration (General Administration) BETH E. WOOD, Leawood; B.A., Rockhurst University; M.A., University CHRISTOPHER MONTORELLO*, El Paso, Texas; B.S.S.H.S., American of Kansas; Teaching (Secondary) Public University; Business Administration (General Administration) JENNIFER LYN MORRIS*, Weir; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (General Administration) JENNIFER ANN NICHOLS*, Shawnee; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Master of Business Administration Business Administration (General Administration) ANDREW L. OTTING*, Topeka; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; PAYTON BRIAN BAKER, Wellington; B.B.A., Wichita State University; Business Administration (Accounting) Business Administration (General Administration) AARON L. PATRICK, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; B.S., Missouri JOHN KALEB BARROWS, Pittsburg; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Southern State University; Business Administration Business Administration (General Administration) (General Administration) PAUL EDWIN BEACH, New Tazewell, Tennessee; B.E.D., University of NATHAN AARON ROWSON*, Salina; B.S.E.T., Pittsburg State Kansas; Business Administration (Accounting) University; Business Administration (General Administration) JENNIFER M. BERRY, Seneca, Missouri; B.S., Missouri Southern KATHERINE ELIZABETH SEITZ*, Overland Park; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; M.S.W., Missouri State University; Business State University; Business Administration (General Administration) Administration (Human Resources) AIMEE SMITH, Carthage, Missouri; B.S.B.A., Missouri Southern State BRYAN PATRICK BISHOP, Fort Scott; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (Accounting) University; Business Administration (Accounting) AMY D. SMITH, Cherryvale; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; JEFFREY R. BLACK, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.B.A., Missouri Southern Business Administration (Accounting) State University; Business Administration (General Administration) COURTNEY LYNNE SMITH, Asbury, Missouri; B.B.A., Pittsburg State CHRISTINE M. BONE*, Pittsburg; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; University; Business Administration (General Administration) Business Administration (General Administration) BRANDON L. SURRATT, Miami, Oklahoma; B.S., University of LEONARDO BORGHI MONTEIRO, Sorocaba, Brazil; F.T., Universidade Phoenix; Business Administration (General Administration) de Sorocaba; Business Administration (International Business) SHEENA THORNTON*, Prattville, Alabama; B.S., Alabama State KYLER GRANT BRADY, Parker, Colorado; B.G.S., University of University; Business Administration (Human Resources) Nebraska-Omaha; Business Administration (General Administration) ANTONY ANDRIANJO PIERRE SON TORTEY, La Rochelle, France; CAMERON BROWN, Columbus; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (International Business) Business Administration (General Administration) SARAH KATHRYN ZEY, Leawood; B.A., Pittsburg State University; LAURA L. BROWNLEE, Columbia, Missouri; B.S., Columbia College; Business Administration (General Administration) Business Administration (Human Resources) MEGHAN RAE ZORN*, Wichita; B.S.B.A., Kansas State University; RYAN J. DODD, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; B.B.A., Pittsburg State Business Administration (General Administration) University; Business Administration (General Administration) TY CHRISTIAN ZORN*, Wichita; B.S.C.E., Kansas State University; CEDRIC M. FLORENCE, Missouri City, Texas; B.S.B.A., Missouri Business Administration (General Administration) Southern State University; Business Administration (General Administration) AMY DAWN FOSTER, Burlington; B.S.A., Kansas State University; Business Administration (General Administration) TOMMY RAY ALLEN FURRH, Carthage, Missouri; B.S., Missouri Master of Engineering Technology Southern State University; Business Administration YASSIN IZZADDIN ABDULLA, Wichita; B.E., Coventry University; (General Administration) Engineering Technology (Mechanical Technical) KACY M. GARDINER*, Peculiar, Missouri; B.B.A., Pittsburg State STEVEN BROWN, Acton, Montana; B.S., Montana State University; University; Business Administration (Human Resources) Engineering Technology (Mechanical Technical) EMILY LYNN GOODMAN, Olathe; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; BILLY JOE HILL, Caledonia, Mississippi; B.S.E.E.T., ECPI University; Business Administration (Human Resources) Engineering Technology (Electronics Technical) SUSIE HIGHTOWER, Pittsburg; B.S., University of Phoenix; Business DAVID PAUL MARTIN, Norman, Oklahoma; B.S.E.T., Pittsburg State Administration (Human Resources) University; M.B.A., Oklahoma City University; Engineering NICHOLAS DANIEL HOYT, Garland; B.A., Pittsburg State University; Technology (Plastics Technical) Business Administration (International Business) VASHISHTH J. PATEL, Surat, India; B.S.M.E., Kansas State University; CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL JENKINS, Garland, North Carolina; B.A.S., Engineering Technology (Mechanical Technical) Pittsburg State University; Business Administration SHYAMKUMAR SAMPATHKUMAR, Wellington, New Zealand; (General Administration) B.S.E.T., Pittsburg State University; Engineering Technology BRYCE WALTER JOHNSON, Fargo, North Dakota; B.S., North Dakota ERIC THOMAS, Bern; B.S.E.T., Pittsburg State University; State University; Business Administration (General Administration) Engineering Technology (Electronics Technical) RAYNA I. KIDD*, Moran; B.S.E., Missouri Southern State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Business Administration (International Business) BRADEN DEAN LETT*, Parsons; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; Master of Music Business Administration (General Administration) KELSEY ALAINA LITTLE*, Joplin, Missouri; B.A., Missouri Southern WHITLEY RACHELLE CHESNEY, Pittsburg; B.M., Pittsburg State State University; Business Administration (International Business) University; Music (Vocal Performance) DREW L. MARTIN*, Girard; B.B.A., Pittsburg State University; HAN XUE GAO, Pittsburg; B.A., Shandong University; Music Business Administration (General Administration) (Performance-Piano) JOHN P. McGOWAN*, Independence; B.B.A., Fort Hays State College; CHELSEA RENAE PFEIFER, Joplin, Missouri; B.G.S., Missouri Business Administration (General Administration) Southern State University; Music (Performance-Strings)
20 *Summer 2020 Graduates Candidates for Degrees
JONATHAN A. CRANE, Leawood; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Master of Professional Accountancy Human Resource Development (Leadership and COURTNEY JEAN BRANDEL, Olathe; B.B.A., Pittsburg State Organization Development) University; Accounting MELISSA D. CRIQUI, Melvern; B.A., Ottawa University; Educational Leadership LEAH CUTHILL*, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University; Biology HAZEL F. DAVIDSON*, Paola; B.S., Oklahoma State University; Master of Science Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) JEREMIAH J. DAVIS, Chanute; B.A., West Virginia University; TAMMY L. AGGUS*, Bedford, Indiana; B.S.E., Indiana University Educational Leadership Bloomington; B.S.E., Ozark Christian College; SAGAR DAVLE, Pittsburg; B.E., Gujarat Technological University; Teaching (Secondary) Technology (Automotive Technology) CHRISTOPHER J. AUGUST, Springfield, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri ALLYSSA JOY DEJARNETTE*, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; B.S.E., Southern State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; University of Kansas; Educational Technology Educational Leadership (Library Media Licensure) TRENT M. BACON, Olathe; B.S.T., Pittsburg State University; JALEE DEANNE DOLLARHIDE*, Carl Junction, Missouri; B.G.S., Technology (Automotive Technology) Missouri Southern State University; Health, Human Performance JORDAN M. BAILEY, Dexter; B.S., Pittsburg State University; and Recreation (Sport and Leisure Service Management) Mathematics CHRISTOPHER J. DOUGAN, Maryville, Missouri; B.S., Northwest BARBRA LORRAINE BARTZ*, Salina; B.S.E., Emporia State Missouri State University; Health, Human Performance and University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) Recreation (Human Performance and Wellness) NIKHILA BASHETTY, Hyderabad, India; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru ROHAN DUTTA, Pittsburg; B.T., Manipal University; Technology Technological University; Technology (Graphics Management) (Automotive Technology) (Information Technology) AMANDA J. ECKOLS*, Webb City, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State SARAH C. BEASLEY, Brillon, Wisconsin; B.S., University of Wisconsin University; Career and Technical Education (Family and Lacrosse; Human Resource Development (Leadership and Consumer Sciences) Organization Development) STEPHANIE MARIE EDGERTON*, Kincaid; B.S.E., Pittsburg State MICHAEL D. BEGLEY, Pretty Prairie; B.S.E., Kansas State University; University; Educational Leadership Educational Leadership KARA K. EGGERMAN, Lockwood, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri State EMILY ROSE BIGGINS, Wichita; B.S., Pittsburg State University; University; School Counseling Human Resource Development (Leadership and SANJAY SHARAN ELAPROLU, Warangal, India; B.T., Karunya Organization Development) Institute of Technology and Sciences; Technology WILLIAM R. BIGGS, Gardner; B.M.E., University of Kansas; M.M., (Information Technology) Emporia State University; Educational Leadership TIFFANY AMBER ELDRIDGE, Kansas City, Missouri; B.A., William ALLISON BILI, Overland Park; B.S., Emporia State University; Human Jewell College; Psychology (General) Resource Development (Leadership and Organization Development) CHELSEY A. FARRIS, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; B.S., Pittsburg State SAMANTHA M. BISHOP, Yates Center; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Psychology (General) University; Educational Leadership BO B. FARROW, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; B.S.E., Pittsburg State WHITNEY AILEEN BLACK*, Newton; B.E.D., Emporia State University; Educational Leadership University; Teaching (Secondary) ANDREA EILEEN GADDY, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University; JESSE VIOLA BLAKE*, Garnett; B.M.E., Pittsburg State University; School Counseling Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) JENNIFER REBECCA GIBSON*, Lenexa; B.A., University of Missouri- KRISTY R. BOHAN, Huntsville, Alabama; B.S., University of Kansas City; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) Montevallo; Psychology (General) MARSHAL D. GRAHAM, Carl Junction, Missouri; B.S., Missouri DALE ALLEN BRAUER*, Girard; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Southern State University; Educational Leadership Educational Leadership AMBER KAY HAMES, Nevada, Missouri; B.S., Pittsburg State CORAL N. BRIGNONI*, Overland Park; B.S.S.E., Grand Canyon University; Human Resource Development (Leadership and University; Educational Leadership Organization Development) RIGO OSEE MICHAEL BROU, Pittsburg; B.B.A., Pittsburg State RAMSEY NICHOLS HAMILTON*, Beggs, Oklahoma; B.S.E., Pittsburg University; Technology (Information Technology) State University; Educational Leadership PAULA K. BUNDE*, Overland Park; B.A., Avila College; B.S.N., KAL R. HAMM, Yates Center; B.S.H.H.P., Fort Hays State University; University of Kansas; Education (School Health) Health, Human Performance and Recreation (Human Performance EVAN MICHAEL BURKE, Baxter Springs; B.S.E., Pittsburg State and Wellness) University; Educational Leadership CHELSEA JEAN HANSEN, Kansas City; B.S., Missouri Valley College; HALEY M. CARPINO*, Columbus; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership Educational Leadership LESLIE R. HARRIS, Pittsburg; B.A., Pittsburg State University; B.S.E., BLAKE D. COCHRAN, Burleson, Texas; B.S., McMurry University; Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership Educational Leadership RACHEL ANN HARTLEY*, Baxter Springs; B.S.E., Pittsburg State JASON EDWARD COKE, Thayer; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; University; Educational Leadership Educational Leadership JAKE HESS, Tulsa, Oklahoma; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; AARON COLLIATIE*, Haviland; B.S., Barclay College; Special Educational Leadership Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) MEGAN D. HILTON, Coffeyville; B.S., Newman University; Teaching LINDSEY JEAN CONWAY, Vinita, Oklahoma; B.S.E., Missouri (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Southern State University; Educational Leadership ALLYSON N. HOBBS*, Iola; B.S., Pittsburg State University; MATTHEW L. CRAIN, Columbus; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Psychology (General) Educational Leadership
21 *Summer 2020 Graduates Candidates for Degrees
SERENA GAIL HOFFMAN, Spring Hill; B.S., Pittsburg State University; JACOB T. MESSER, Springfield, Missouri; B.S., Missouri Southern School Counseling State University; Human Resource Development (Leadership and JEFFERY D. HUGHES, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State Organization Development) University; Educational Leadership JOSHUA SCOTT MESSER, Fort Scott; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; J. TAYLOR HUMPHRIES, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; B.S., Pittsburg State M.S., Pittsburg State University; School Counseling University; Educational Leadership IAN MATTHEW MESSIER, Petaluma, California; B.S., American Public VICTORIA A. JAMES, Van Buren, Arkansas; B.S., University of University; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (General) Arkansas; Teaching (Secondary) KAYLA METZGER*, Hays; B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University; CALVIN NATHAN JOHNSON*, Louisburg; B.M.E., University of Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) Central Arkansas; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low KATIE LEIGH MEYERS, Arcola, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State Incidence) University; Educational Leadership MADISON H. JOHNSON, Manhattan; B.E.D., Kansas State University; KRISTEN ALEXANDRA MOORE, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg Educational Technology (Library Media Licensure) State University; Educational Leadership VIVEK GIRDHARBHAI KACHHADIYA, Pittsburg; B.E., Gujarat ABIGAIL CATHERINE MORGAN, Lenexa; B.S., Pittsburg State Technological University; Technology (Information Technology) University; Biology MORGAN KALM*, Frontenac; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; JENNIFER K. MURRAY*, Cheney; B.A.E., Wichita State University; Educational Technology (Library Media Licensure) Educational Technology (Library Media Licensure) MEGHANN BROOKE KANNETT, Owasso, Oklahoma; B.A., JORY BRYNN MURRY, Chanute; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Northeastern State University; Health, Human Performance and Educational Technology (Technology Integration Specialist) Recreation (Sport and Leisure Service Management) SARAH E. NANGLE, Joplin, Missouri; B.S., Oklahoma State University; LEAH R. KELLEY*, Houston, Texas; B.A., University of Alaska; Special Educational Technology (Library Media Licensure) Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) SAI GOPAL NARLA, Eluru, India; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological KELLI JOANNE KIRMSE, Green Castle, Missouri; B.S., Central University; Technology (Information Technology) Methodist University; Human Resource Development (Leadership NAZNEEN, Hyderbad, India; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological and Organization Development) University; Technology (Automotive Technology) PATRICK C. KNAPP, Wichita; B.S., Pittsburg State University; RYAN MICHAEL NEDEN, Carterville, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State Psychology (General) University; Career and Technical Education (Technology ANKITA CHANDRASHEKHAR KOTANGALE, Nagpur; B.E.I.T., and Engineering Education) Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University; Technology REBEKAH DANIELLE NEWELL, Gardner; B.S.E., Pittsburg State (Technology Management) University; Teaching (Elementary) KAYLEE JANE KRULL, Parsons; B.S.T., Pittsburg State University; VICKI A. NEWTON*, Manhattan; B.S., Missouri Western State Career and Technical Education (Technology and University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) Engineering Education) HOLLI OBERHEU*, Shawnee; B.A., Upper Iowa University; Special JAMES DAVID LEONARD*, Girard; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) M.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; JESSICA LENISE OSBORNE*, Orlando, Florida; B.S., University of Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) Central Florida; Health, Human Performance and Recreation MARY ANN LEUSZLER*, Lenexa; B.A.E., Wichita State University; (Sport and Leisure Service Management) Educational Technology (Technology Integration Specialist) HARSH K. PATEL, Ahmedabad, India; B.E., Gujarat Technological ADAM M. LOECKER, Olathe; B.S.E., Kansas State University; University; Technology (Information Technology) Educational Leadership WHITNEY M. PEKAREK, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.E., Northeastern State DANA MADRIGAL*, Winfield; B.A., Wichita State University; Special University; School Counseling Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) PATRICE ANNETTE PEOPLES, Ottawa; B.S.E., Pittsburg State SALEHIN MAHBUB, Dhaka, Bangladesh; B.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership University; Polymer Chemistry LINDSEY RAE PETER*, Chanute; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; TIMOTHY KEITH MANES JR.*, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; B.S.E., Reading (Classroom Reading Teacher) Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Special CANDICE MICHELE PICKETT, Lebanon, Missouri; B.S.B.A., Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) Missouri Southern State University; Human Resource Development HALAH M. MANSOUR, Pittsburg; B.E., University of Jeddah; Career (Leadership and Organization Development) and Technical Education (Family and Consumer Sciences) BRITTNEY M. QUELCH, Corning; B.S.H.E., Kansas State University; RAMEY R. MAPP*, Kansas City; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Technology (Technology Integration Specialist) Educational Technology (Technology Integration Specialist) MATTHEW KEITH RAILSBACK, Belmond, Iowa; B.S.A., Fort Hays ASHLEIGH MARQUARDT, Fort Scott; B.S.E., Pittsburg State State University; Career and Technical Education (Technical University; Teaching (Elementary) Teacher Education) JACOBY DOUGLAS MARTIN, Joplin, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State LUKE WILLIAM RAINEY, Nevada, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership University; Educational Leadership ELIZABETH A. MASTERS, Olathe; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; BETH ANNA RATZLOFF*, Sedgwick; B.G.S., Pittsburg State Health, Human Performance and Recreation (Human Performance University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) and Wellness) JENNIFER RENEE RAUSCH, Chanute; B.S.E., Northeastern State MATTHEW BAYNES MAYESKE, Gardner; B.A., MidAmerica University; Educational Leadership Nazarene University; Teaching (English for Speakers of STEPHEN BENJAMIN REECE*, Wichita; B.E.D., Oklahoma Christian Other Languages) University; Educational Leadership BRITTANY LYN McCONNELL*, Oswego; B.G.S., Pittsburg State ANGELA KAY FULTZ RENFRO, Independence; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Psychology (General) University; Educational Leadership NICOLE E. MERRIMAN, Olathe; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; KAREN DENISE ROGERS, Gardner; B.A., Purdue University; Special Teaching (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence)
22 *Summer 2020 Graduates Candidates for Degrees
TYLER K. ROTHOVE, Westphalia, Missouri; B.S.E., Missouri State University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) Master of Science in Nursing TRACY LYNN RUARK*, Independence; B.S., Newman University; JACOB JAMES BROWN, Kansas City; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership Nursing (Education) JOSEPH S. SALLAJ, Omaha, Nebraska; B.S., Middle Tennessee State TAYLOR K. CEDENO, Pittsburg; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; University; Health, Human Performance and Recreation (General) Nursing (Education) BRENDAN JOHN SCHMITZ, Olathe; B.S.E., Kansas State University; SHANNON CRAYS, Chanute; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; Physics Nursing (Education) JOSHUA T. SCHOOLEY*, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University; JORDAN D. HOWARD, Arma; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Psychology (General) Nursing (Education) TRISHA LEIGH SHARP*, Berryton; B.E., Washburn University; AARON MABE SMITH, Columbus; B.S.N., Pittsburg State University; M.A.E., Baker University; M.S., Pittsburg State University; Special Nursing (Education) Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) GAYLE LYNN VENDER WOODY, Bronaugh, Missouri; B.S.N., ABHISHEK SINGH, Pittsburg; B.A.E., University of Mumbai; Pittsburg State University; Nursing (Education) Technology (Automotive Technology) MELISSA K. SISNEY, Pittsburg; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; Educational Leadership DONNA R. SMITH, Jefferson City, Missouri; B.S., Missouri State Bachelor of Applied Science University; Human Resource Development (Leadership and Organization Development) JAMES R. BAIRD, Edelstein, Illinois; Technology ASHLEE M. SPAITS*, Merriam; B.A., Ottawa University; Special BRADEN JAMES BOWMAN*, Chanute; Technology Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) SAMUEL T. CHADWICK, Peoria, Illinois; Technology KIMBERLY A. SPEAKE*, Springfield, Missouri; B.S., Missouri State COLLIN R. FEEZOR, Melber, Kentucky; Technology University; B.S.N., Cox College; Education (School Health) BEAU BELEW FOSTER, Overland Park; Technology MORGAN R. STEVENER, Rich Hill, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg State KEENAN W. GATZ, Chillicothe, Illinois; Technology University; School Counseling GAGE M. HARMON*, Ash Grove, Missouri; Technology ADI SWADLEY, Columbus; B.S., Pittsburg State University; School ERIC HAVERKAMP, Baileyville; Technology Counseling AARON HUTCHINGS*, Gravette, Arkansas; Technology ANNA K. THOMPSON*, Lawrence; B.S.E., University of Kansas; NICHOLAS ROBERT HUTCHINGS, Gravette, Arkansas; Technology Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) DILLON J. KRAMER, Atchison; Technology BRYANNA K. THORNTON, Thayer; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; JORDAN LAUER, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Technology Educational Leadership ANDREW JENE LOWE*, Bella Vista, Arkansas; Technology NHUNG T. TRAN, Wichita; B.A., Wichita State University; Teaching AUSTIN McHENRY, Hoisington; Technology (English for Speakers of Other Languages) SANTIAGO PEREZ, Hanover Park, Illinois; Technology AKA AKA FIACRE ULRICH, Abidjan, Cote d’ivoire; B.B.A., Pittsburg WILLIAM RUSSELL RODGERS, Roeland Park; Technology State University; Technology (Information Technology) CHARLES SAMUEL RUPPMAN, Dunlap, Illinois; Technology MADHU UPPUGALLA, Pittsburg; B.T., Jawaharlal Nehru Technological WYATT SCHMOE, Olathe; Technology University; Technology (Construction Management) BENJAMIN ROBERT SMITH, Olathe; Technology KELSEY S. WELLS, Pittsburg; B.S.T., Pittsburg State University; DEREK JOSEPH SMITH, Olathe; Technology Technology (Graphics Management) CALEB WHALEN, Lincoln, Nebraska; Technology BROOKE M. WELLS LEE, Sedgwick; B.S.E., Pittsburg State University; NATHAN J. WHITLEY, Osborne; Technology Health, Human Performance and Recreation (Sport and Leisure Service Management) ALLYSON J. WHITEHEAD*, Riverton; B.A., Pittsburg State University; Psychology (General) Bachelor of Arts CHANDLER ELLYN WILSON*, Trenton, Missouri; B.S.E., Pittsburg KATRINA L. ALTENREID*, Coffeyville; History State University; Teaching (Secondary) AMBER NICHOLE ASBELL, Carterville, Missouri; Political Science GARRETT A. WILSON*, Cooper, Texas; B.S.E., Pittsburg State PEYTON R. BAILEY, Lamar, Missouri; English University; Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) GABRIELLA M. BAIZA, Olathe; Modern Languages JESSICA D. WILSON, Cherryvale; B.S., Baker University; Reading KALI S. CHATMON, Kansas City; Political Science (Classroom Reading Teacher) LAUREN E. CLINE, Mapleton; English SAMANTHA B. WILTZ*, Topeka; B.S., Pittsburg State University; AUTUMN T. CRIST, Webb City, Missouri; Psychology Psychology (General) LUCILLE ELIZABETH CRUCIANI*, Overland Park; Psychology RACHEL L. WOMACK*, Wichita; B.A.E., Wichita State University; EMILY M. EAGLE, Pittsburg; Psychology Special Education Teaching (K-12 High/Low Incidence) KENNETH R. GRIFFING II, El Paso, Texas; Political Science SKYLER JAMES WORLEY, Wyandotte, Oklahoma; B.A., Pittsburg State CORTNEY HAWKINS, Wichita; Psychology University; Psychology (General) MORGAN BAILEY HENNING, Seneca, Missouri; Psychology CADEN J. YANTIS, Pittsburg; B.S., Pittsburg State University; ERIN ALISON HERMAN, Gardner; International Studies and English Psychology (General) MICHAEL ALLEN JACOBS, Frontenac; Political Science DARYN A. YOUNG, Overland Park; B.S., Kansas State University; ETHAN DANIEL JEWELL, Pittsburg; History Health, Human Performance and Recreation (General) KAYLN N. JORDAN, Diamond, Missouri; History KURSTON JANE ZEILER, Rich Hill, Missouri; B.A., Pittsburg State JANAMARIE A. JORGENSEN, Pittsburg; English University; Human Resource Development (Leadership and KELSEY JO KIRBY, McCune; Psychology Organization Development) CAITLYN ALEXIS LAWSON, Kansas City; Political Science
23 *Summer 2020 Graduates Candidates for Degrees
LOGAN LEE MAPES*, Frontenac; Modern Languages HANNA DENNEY, Overland Park; Finance MORGAN A. MARKOVICH, Basehor; Political Science HAYDEN MYLES DERRY, Butler, Missouri; Finance MEGAN FAYE McCOY*, Pittsburg; Music ALEX DAVID DERRYBERRY, Carthage, Missouri; Management MEKAYLA LEIGH RUTH SHANNON MELVIN, Olathe; Psychology GERARD L. ECK, Colwich; Business Economics MACKENZIE LEIGH MICHEL, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Psychology CHRISTIAN LLOYD EMANUEL EDMONDSON, Flower Mound, Texas; TAYLOR J. OESTMANN, South Coffeyville, Oklahoma; English Management RICHARD J. PUGH, Coffeyville; Psychology DONOVAN J. FAHY, Olathe; Management COURTLYNN ANALECE ROSE, Independence; Political Science NICHOLAS J. FAIRMAN*, Overland Park; Management EMILY JEAN SNEDEGAR, Leavenworth; Psychology ASHLYNN FREDERICK, Chanute; Finance DERRICK A. SUMNER, Pittsburg; Psychology SHARLENA L. FREER, Frontenac; Accounting and Finance JORDAN A. TOFT, Overland Park; Political Science REECE GARVIE, Edmond, Oklahoma; Accounting GRANT DOUGLAS WILSON, Nevada, Missouri; Political Science MADISON M. GINTHER, Hays; Management MADELINE ROSE YOST, Wichita; Psychology ASHLEY D. GREGG, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Management KAITLYN J. ZERR, Pittsburg; English ADAM K. GREY, Shawnee; Finance CASSANDRA A. GROTHEER, Pittsburg; Management CONNOR G. GUARD, Olathe; Finance and Management NICHOLAS S. HEYING, Overland Park; Marketing and Management Bachelor of Business Administration JOEL A. HOLEMAN*, Columbus; Management KALA B. HUDIBURG, Pittsburg; Finance ABIGAIL L. ADAMS, Springdale, Arkansas; Management and Marketing CAITLYN N. HUSSONG, Galena; Accounting ESSA ALMAKKI, Mobarze, Saudi Arabia; Accounting JUSTIN S. JACKSON, Arma; Finance MADISON L. ARMSTRONG, Wichita; Management EMILY R. JARDES, Tonganoxie; International Business CORINA ARIZBECK ARROYO, Pittsburg; Marketing MANIMEL WADU RASHINI JAYATHILAKA, Ambalangoda, MORGAN NICOLE AUMAN, Loma Linda, Missouri; Management Sri Lanka; Business Economics KATIE BETH BAKEL, Wichita; Marketing DYLAN M. JONES, Wellington; Computer Information Systems CHANCELLOR B. BANCHI*, Neosho, Missouri; KIERA A. KEEGAN, Cherokee; Accounting Computer Information Systems RYAN J. KELLY, Wichita; Management JUSTINE M. BARRETT, Olathe; Marketing and BRANDON R. KIMBALL, Independence, Missouri; Graphic Communications Computer Information Systems MATTHEW A. BARRETT, Nevada, Missouri; Accounting and Finance BRADLEY K. KINSEY*, Miami, Oklahoma; Accounting WILLIAM BAZZLE IV *, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Management ANDREW D. LaFORTE, Pittsburg; Computer Information Systems ASHLEE B. BEITZINGER, Pittsburg; Marketing MAIAH M. LEONARD, Pittsburg; Marketing SETH M. BENNETT*, Parsons; Finance KORY R. LINAWEAVER, Raymore, Missouri; Management JILL E. BERGKAMP, Colwich; Finance BENJAMIN L. LOTTERER, Pittsburg; Finance ADAM J. BIBY, Girard; Computer Information Systems ALLISON C. LUCAS, Pittsburg; Marketing and Finance BLAKE BICKNELL, Pittsburg; Computer Information Systems CONNOR L. LUNGWITZ, Wichita; Finance ANDREW W. BIERBAUM, Lenexa; Marketing ETHAN MAGDICH, Garfield, Arkansas; Finance NICOLE M. BIGGINS, Wichita; Finance DEETTA D. MATTIX, Independence; Finance KENDALL K. BLAICH, Coffeyville; Finance AARON R. MILLER, Rogers, Arkansas; Finance and SARAH K. BOSTICK, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Business Economics Marketing and Management KEVIN L. MILLER JR, Pittsburg; Finance KADEN J. BRANNIN, Joplin, Missouri; Marketing MADISON MONSOUR, Pittsburg; Management MICHAEL J. BROWN JR*, Bonner Springs; Management MONTANA R. MORAN, Latham; Marketing NICHOLAS T. BROWN*, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Marketing CLAYTON E. MORENO, Madison; International Business CARSYN A. BRYANT*, Pittsburg; Management TYLER J. NEAL, Seneca, Missouri; International Business and NICOLE L. BUCKLEY, Scammon; Management Modern Languages ELEANOR R. BYBEE, Raytown, Missouri; Management LINDSAY N. NIETFELD, Mapleton; Finance and Business Economics GREGORY W. CARNEY*, Joplin, Missouri; Marketing CONNOR J. O’BRIEN, Pittsburg; Finance BROOKE LINSEY CASLEY, Pittsburg; International Business DELANIE S. PIERCE, Wichita; Marketing and Management and Finance TYLER D. PITTMAN, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Management JEREMY S. CENFETELLI, Lenexa; Management ANOOP PONNANTHARA VINOD, Kochi, India; Finance YINGLING CHEN, Pittsburg; Accounting and Finance TRENTON Z. PUCKETT, Baxter Springs; Management AVERY K. CHISM, Independence; Business Economics SHELBY RANK, Pittsburg; Marketing JAMES D. CLARK, Pittsburg; Accounting GAGE S. RIKER, Columbus; Computer Information Systems SARA J. COBLE, Gardner; Management and Marketing DENNIS C. “DREW” ROY, Webb City, Missouri; Management KYLE LOUIS COFFMAN, Elk Falls; Finance and Accounting SYDNEY ELIZABETH RUSSELL, Pittsburg; Accounting DRU R. COLLINS, Norman, Oklahoma; Management ABIGAIL SASENICK, Overland Park; Marketing NOAH GIOVANNI CONNERS, Leavenworth; LAUREN R. SCHULTEIS, Lawrence; Management and Finance Computer Information Systems SKYLER S. SCHUPBACH, Farlington; Management AUSTIN P. COUGHLIN, Oskaloosa; Computer Information Systems RAENEY M. SEATON, Bonner Springs; Management MARY B. CROSBY, Miami, Oklahoma; Finance WYATT SEMRAD, Galesburg; Marketing KORD A. CURRAN, Farlington; Management MICHAELA A. SENNETT*, Joplin, Missouri; Marketing HOLLY R. D’ALFONSO, Frontenac; Management AUSTIN RAY SEWARD*, Pittsburg; Accounting CONNER MATHEW J. DAVIS, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Management MOLLI N. SHRIVER, Shawnee; Marketing TAYLOR MACKENZIE DAWDY, Carl Junction, Missouri; Marketing SWADEN SCOUT SMITH, Webb City, Missouri; Marketing and Finance
24 *Summer 2020 Graduates Candidates for Degrees
MADISON ROSE SPENCER, Pittsburg; Accounting JEANNICE D. PARKER, Pittsburg BRENDAN J. STANEK*, Overland Park; Finance MADISON E. PARRIGON, Joplin, Missouri KENNEDY STEIN, Owasso, Oklahoma; Management DAVID Z. POTTER, Lansing NICHOLAS P. STRANG, Olathe; Computer Information Systems KAYLA NICHOLE POTTHAST*, Elk City DYLAN S. STRICKHOLM, Pittsburg; Management SIERRA MARIE REINHART, Louisburg WILL W. STRINGER, Topeka; Marketing MEGAN ROGERS*, Goddard TYLER V. SULLIVAN, Clever, Missouri; Business Economics NARON L. ROLLINS, Platte City, Missouri JACK N. THOMPSON, Shawnee; Marketing and International Business KEYNAN SCHEURICH, Carl Junction, Missouri DIEGO A. TORRES, Hutchinson; Management AARON MICHAEL STONEROCK*, Girard SAMANTHA D. TROWBRIDGE, Ash Grove, Missouri; Accounting VICTOR L. TRAN, Wichita FAITH A. VON GREMP, Rogers, Arkansas; Marketing ANDRE CHARLES WALKER JR.*, Kansas City, Missouri ZACHARY D. WALKER, Paola; Management BRIAN J. WEST*, Pittsburg SETH G. WARE, Olathe; Business Economics BRODY YOUNG, Wellsville WADE A. WATTS*, Pittsburg; Management ANASTASIA ZORICH, Independence, Missouri COLIN K. WEBBER, Overland Park; Accounting MADISON DAWN WEGNER, Silver Lake; Marketing MAYA R. WILLIAMS, Carthage, Missouri; Marketing MATTHEW A. WILSON, Wichita; Management DYLAN T. WISDOM, Altamont; Accounting Bachelor of Integrated Studies SARAH ELAINE WOLF, Leon; Marketing CASSANDRA ROQUE, Westwood; Sustainability, Society, & AUSTIN JOSEPH ZENGEL, Joplin, Missouri; Management Resource Management JONATHAN D. ZIMMERMAN, McCune; Business Economics REBECCA M. TIMMERMEYER, El Dorado; Sustainability, Society, & and Finance Resource Management ELI B. WILLIAMS, Galena; Sustainability, Society, & Resource Management Bachelor of Fine Arts XIAPUKAITE ALIMUJIANG*, Shanghai, China; Art JANSIS ALVARADO, Wichita; Art Bachelor of Music KINSEY MORGAN CASLEY, Pittsburg; Art BRYAN K. AMOR, Parsons; Instrumental Performance BRIANNA D. COOKS, McPherson; Art JILLIAN L. JACOBSON, Shawnee; Instrumental Performance SHEA L. DALTON, Diamond, Missouri; Art CAMDEN B. SIDENSTRICKER*, Edinburg, Texas; JESSICA E. DAVISSON, Pittsburg; Art Instrumental Performance MADISON JESSICA FLEMING, Fort Scott; Art DEVON C. TURNER, Tuttle, Oklahoma; Instrumental Performance JAELINA D. JONES, Webb City, Missouri; Art KARRIE MATHES, Cherryvale; Art SOPHIA STAPLETON, Pittsburg; Art BROOKLYNN L. VINCENT, Nevada, Missouri; Art Bachelor of Music Education MADELYN MICHELLE BEASLEY, Kearney, Missouri; Instrumental LINDSEY RENAE CHAMBERS, Creighton, Missouri; Instrumental CHANDLER L. GLASGOW, Columbus; Instrumental Bachelor of General Studies JACKSON J. MILZAREK, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Instrumental CARRINGTON SIOBHAN-ANAE BARMORE, Coffeyville HANNAH ELIZABETH OVERBEY, Leavenworth; Vocal KAYDEN BAUCOM, Carthage, Missouri HENRY B. ZIMMERMANN, Olathe; Instrumental TYLER EVAN BOYD, Olathe AMANDA SUE BUSH*, Seattle, Washington HUNTER CLANIN*, Columbus, Ohio MAYA NICOLE RAJU DANDU, Salina ALEC DeHERRERA*, Kansas City Bachelor of Science NOEY C. DE LEON, Harlingen, Texas CARLY A. ADAMS, Frontenac; Exercise Science JARRED ANDREW DONNELSON, Leavenworth JACLYN M. ADAMSON*, Gardner; Psychology JOSHUA ANDREW DOOLEY, Humboldt HARLENE P. ALFORD*, Coffeyville; Sociology ROMELLO JAEQUAN DONDREY HAMILTON, Goldsboro, ASHLEY D. ALVARADO*, Siloam Springs, Arkansas; North Carolina Workforce Development BLAKE HIGHTOWER*, Oologah, Oklahoma ANDREW T. ANDOYO*, Chanute; Biology LUKE HOOG, Shawnee RYAN A. ASAUSKAS, Claremore, Oklahoma; Chemistry and Biology TUCKER HORAK*, Rossville AMBER NICHOLE ASBELL, Carterville, Missouri; Justice Studies TYSHAWN JOHNSON*, Pinewood, South Carolina MORGAN K. AUGUSTINE, Independence; Recreation Services, Sport & JOHN T. KNOLL, Pittsburg Hospitality Management ALLISON PAIGE MINNICH, Olathe QUENTIN L. AUSTIN, Cherryvale; Polymer Chemistry GAGE PATRICK NEILL, Pleasant Hill, Missouri JACOB W. BAILEY, Shawnee; Biology KEENAN NUTT, Independence BRETTANY BREANNE BAKER*, Frontenac; Family and NATHANIEL JAMES OLIN, Fort Scott Consumer Sciences
25 *Summer 2020 Graduates Candidates for Degrees
KAITLIN M. BARNETT, Dora, Missouri; Communication CAROLYN SUZANNE HESS*, Auburn; Family and Consumer Sciences ORION C. BATTAGLIA, Pittsburg; Biology BENJAMIN P. HESSMAN, Wichita; Exercise Science COLE W. BAUGHMAN, Cedar Park, Texas; Psychology MADISON HEY, Girard; Biology MARINA BAUZA RUBERT, Inca, Spain; Biology TRISTAN EVERETT HICKS*, Windsor, Missouri; Recreation Services, MELISSA L. BEESON, Pittsburg; Family and Consumer Sciences Sport & Hospitality Management ALLYSON BENCE, Osawatomie; Social Work CASEN E. HIGHTOWER*, Springfield, Missouri; Recreation Services, SAMANTHA A. BEVERLIN, Olathe; Family and Consumer Sciences Sport & Hospitality Management OWEN J. BLY, Overland Park; Communication RILEY H. HILL, Buckner, Missouri; Biology LARISSA D. BOHR, Independence; Workforce Development MITCHELL J. HODSON, Shawnee; Exercise Science NATHAN C. BOLE, Columbus; Biology JOSHUA A. HOLLOWAY, Girard; Biology SAMANTHA R. BOLLINGER, Pittsburg; Biology HUNTER J. HUBER*, Stilwell; Recreation Services, Sport & JAQUELYN A. BOUCHIE, Chelsea, Oklahoma; Communication Hospitality Management HALLE N. BRIN, Olathe; Exercise Science LEVI R. HUMBARD, Pittsburg; Physics and Mathematics KAYLEA H. BROCK, Pittsburg; Psychology EVAN L. HUTCHESON, Carl Junction, Missouri; Exercise Science MADISON M. BROWN, Lenexa; Communication MARY ELIZABETH HUTCHINS, Seneca, Missouri; Social Work GRACE H. BROYLES, Blue Mound; Family and Consumer Sciences VEDANT D. JAIN, Jalna, India; Biology DANIELLE ELESE BRUNETTI*, Lake Winnebago, Missouri; BLAIR QUINCY JAMES, Clay Center; Geography Psychology REBECCA L. JAMESON, Pittsburg; Family and Consumer Sciences LUCI M. BRUNETTI, Topeka; Polymer Chemistry JORDAN L. JANIAK, Kansas City, Missouri; Communication BRILEY DAVIS BUCKLEY, Overland Park; Justice Studies BREEANNA N. JOHNSON*, Webb City, Missouri; Interior Design KELSEA N. CARROLL, Pittsburg; Social Work BRITTANY MARIE JOHNSON, Augusta; Family and MEGAN R. CARTER, Claremore, Oklahoma; Family and Consumer Sciences Consumer Sciences RYAN W. JOHNSTON, Bronaugh, Missouri; Communication SARAH ANN CASS, Harrisonville, Missouri; Social Work SHELBY L. JONES, Bentonville, Arkansas; Recreation Services, TIFFNI R. CHAPMAN*, Girard; Psychology Sport & Hospitality Management DANE CLARK, Springdale, Arkansas; Biology ABBY K. JULIAN, Lockwood, Missouri; Family and Consumer Sciences BROCK CREWS, Manteno, Illinois; Exercise Science DAYNE W. JUNG*, Ottawa; Recreation Services, Sport & MACY R. CUNNINGHAM, Fowler; Family and Consumer Sciences Hospitality Management KELLI R. CUTHBERTSON, Girard; Biology TATE B. JUNG, Ottawa; Recreation Services, Sport & SHAWN LOUANN DAVIDSON*, Pittsburg; Recreation Services, Hospitality Management Sport & Hospitality Management MACKENZIE KAEMMER, Overland Park; Psychology LAUREN A. DAVIS, Chanute; Family and Consumer Sciences JOHN GAGE KAISER*, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Exercise Science KYLEE JO DELMONT, Columbus; Justice Studies ERIN E. KAPASKA, Olathe; Communication ABIGAIL E. DENTON, Fort Scott; Biology RYAN L. KAUFMAN, Spring Hill; Workforce Development KAITLIN M. DIERKING, Pleasant Hill, Missouri; Exercise Science AUSTEN KERN, Leavenworth; Exercise Science CHRISTIAN E. DOWLING, Pittsburg; Social Work PAIGE B. KIDWELL, Chanute; Social Work LARA K. DUNHAM, Carthage, Missouri; Social Work KELSEY JO KIRBY, McCune; Exercise Science HENRY M. ELDRINGHOFF, Neosho, Missouri; Communication SAMANTHA J. KNOBLAUCH, Wichita; Biology THOMAS C. EVANS, Rogers, Arkansas; Justice Studies ROCKY KYSER, Erie; Biology ANNA FARROW, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Communication ALEXIS N. LADWIG, Republic, Missouri; Family and HANNA D. FERGASON, Chickasha, Oklahoma; Justice Studies Consumer Sciences MEAGAN N. FLEMING, Overland Park; Psychology BRITTANY LEA LAIRD, Frontenac; Psychology DOMINICK FONSECA*, Wichita; Exercise Science and LISHA M. LAMB, Pittsburg; Exercise Science Recreation Services, Sport & Hospitality Management JILLIAN R. LATTIMER*, Pittsburg; Recreation Services, Sport & MEGHANN FOUNTAIN, Arcadia; Family and Consumer Sciences Hospitality Management ELIZABETH IRELAND FRAZIER, Overland Park; Communication NATHAN R. LEWIS*, Nevada, Missouri; Workforce Development JASPER M. GEORGE*, Overland Park; Psychology PAYTON RAEANNA LILE, Stilwell; Psychology DAKOTA GESSLEIN*, Mulberry; Justice Studies MICHAEL P. LOMSHEK*, Pittsburg; Psychology ANALISE J. GILL, Baldwin City; Psychology CAROLINE D. LOWE, Kansas City; Justice Studies NATALIE D. GOLDEN, Shawnee; Biology MIKAYLA LYNN MAHLO*, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Exercise Science SOFIA C. GOODMAN, Hesston; Biology MATTHEW WYATT MANES*, Weir; Psychology TY D. GOSS, McPherson; Communication ADAM MICHAEL MARTINIE, McCune; Biology RYAN S. GRAVES, Galena; Exercise Science LAUREN H. MATTINGLEY*, Pleasanton; Psychology MEGAN R. GRAY, Girard; Interior Design SUSAN N. McALEXANDER, Leavenworth; Psychology DANIELLE REILLY GRISOLANO, Blue Springs, Missouri; MADELINE CATHLEEN McCOY, Fort Scott; Psychology Exercise Science BRETT N. McDONALD, Lamar, Missouri; Exercise Science CARISSA C. HALL, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Exercise Science TEALE M. McKINZIE, Oswego; Exercise Science AMANDA G. HANCOCK, Chanute; Biology JACKSON MEALMAN, Overland Park; Communication ABIGAIL M. HARRIS, Pittsburg; Biology HANNAH MEIER, Tecumseh; Communication JAMES P. HARRISON, Parker; Communication CASEY DeLAYNE MELANDER, Caney; Justice Studies BETH ANN HAWKINS, Cherryvale; Psychology JHOSELINE ESMERALDA MENDEZ, Arkansas City; Biology MORGAN K. HENSLEY, Pittsburg; Social Work TORI A. MERRIAM, Webb City, Missouri; Justice Studies LAUREN M. HENTZEN, Wichita; Psychology KAMERON N. MEYER, Fowler; Family and Consumer Sciences MIKAYLA R. HERNANDEZ*, Greenwood, Missouri; Recreation SHERYL A. MILLER, Chanute; Workforce Development Services, Sport & Hospitality Management SAMANTHA MARIE MILLIGAN*, Wichita; Workforce Development
26 *Summer 2020 Graduates Candidates for Degrees
JASMINE N. MITCHELL, Overland Park; Family and ALEXANDRIA R. TIPPIE, Girard; Justice Studies Consumer Sciences MICHAEL J. TITSWORTH, Raymore, Missouri; Biology KIANNA NICHOLE MOORE*, El Dorado; Communication SPENCER B. TURNBULL, Pittsburg; Exercise Science ASHLYNN MAE MULLERE, Columbus; Psychology BRAIDEN J. TURNER*, Olathe; Communication HALEY P. MULLINIX*, Frontenac; Psychology COURTNEY R. UMPHENOUR, Atchison; Social Work CANDACE JANELLE MUNDAY*, Goodman, Missouri; Psychology NELLIE L. UNDERWOOD, Overland Park; Interior Design DANIEL J. MUNGUIA, Pittsburg; Chemistry ANTHONY C. VANN, Kansas City; Physics ALEXANDRA K. MURRAY, Claremore, Oklahoma; Psychology JARED J. VINCENT, Claremore, Oklahoma; Exercise Science ASHTON L. MYERS*, Webb City, Missouri; Interior Design KANDACE AUTUMN WALLACE, Cassville, Missouri; Communication DARRYEL NEEL, Parsons; Social Work NICHOLAS R. WATSON, Derby; Communication WILLIAM NELSON, Overland Park; Justice Studies ABBEY L. WESTMORELAND, Baxter Springs; Social Work REBECCA A. NEW*, Mound City; Workforce Development TORI WHALEN, Topeka; Communication BAILEY NOLAND, Overland Park; Communication DYLAN J. WHITE, Derby; Communication MEGAN N. NOREM, Olathe; Interior Design KELSI E. WHITE, Pittsburg; Family and Consumer Sciences MACKENZIE P. O’DELL, Pittsburg; Biology SHELBY DALTON WHITE, Scammon; Communication HANNAH S. OERTLE*, Pittsburg; Psychology ANNA T. WILKES, Lenexa; Psychology CODY OLIPHANT, Independence, Missouri; Biology ASHLEY M. WILLIAMS, Bates City, Missouri; Communication BAYLEE R. ONEY, Creighton, Missouri; Family and Consumer Sciences HUNTER WILLIAMS*, Princeton; Communication WENDY L. OVALLE, Webb City, Missouri; Social Work LINDSEY N. WILLIAMS, Olathe; Biology JARED R. PAGE, Hutchinson; Exercise Science SAMUEL ROBERT WINGER, Lenexa; Exercise Science TRUPTIBEN B. PATEL, Bharuch, India; Chemistry SARAH ELAINE WOLF, Leon; Family and Consumer Sciences JOSEPH R. PAULI, Olathe; Communication JULIETTE R. WOODRUFF, Chetopa; Communication MORGAN PERKINS, Archie, Missouri; Psychology LEXI D. YAGER, Goddard; Recreation Services, Sport & BRITTANY NICOLE PETERS*, Oswego; Psychology Hospitality Management JORDAN R. PHILLIPS*, Coffeyville; Exercise Science MINGSHI YAO, Rizhao, China; Mathematics JAYCIE S. POLHLOPEK, Franklin; Exercise Science JACOB R. ZARDA, Shawnee; Physics BRIANNA MORIE PRICE, Garden Plain; Communication GRACIE L. PRINGLE*, Shawnee; Psychology ELIENOR S. PRUITT, Nevada, Missouri; Family and Consumer Sciences SHELBY RAINEY, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan; Workforce Development Bachelor of Science in DANIELLE L. RAKESTRAW, Lamar, Missouri; Social Work and Career and Technical Education Justice Studies ANNALISSA N. REDMOND, Kansas City, Missouri; Communication JOSEPH J. CHAVEZ, Tecumseh CODY A. RENFRO, Williamsburg; Communication SCOTT T. CROMPTON, Overland Park SAVANNAH M. REYNOLDS, Pleasanton; Justice Studies ROSS A. HARPER, Parsons CALLIE A. RICE, McLouth; Biology LYDIA A. RICHARDSON, Logan-Rogersville, Missouri; Exercise Science JORDAN MARIE RIDER, Shawnee; Communication Bachelor of Science in Education OLIVIA HOUSTON ROBBINS, Fort Scott; Psychology and Communication SHELLEY ALLEN, Independence; Elementary Education Unified K-6 VALERIE S. ROBERTS*, Shawnee; Workforce Development NATALIE ANDRUSS, Chanute; Elementary Education K-6 TYSON J. RODERIQUE, Webb City, Missouri; Chemistry and Biology AMANDA ELIZABETH ANSCHUTZ, Topeka; Elementary Education KIMBERLY D. RUHL, Fort Scott; Social Work Unified K-6 KATHERINE ROSE SALAS, Winfield; Chemistry SARAH A. ARNOLD, Nevada, Missouri; Technology and JULIO M. SAUCEDO FRETES, Asuncion, Paraguay; Communication Engineering Education and Modern Languages McKAYLA LYNN BARNOW, Chanute; Elementary Education K-6 ISABELLE A. SCHMIDTBERGER, Lawrence; Biology JENNA R. BASLEE, Lamar, Missouri; History/Government ALISSA SCHROEDER, Pittsburg; Psychology JARED K. BAUGH, Olathe; Technology and Engineering Education TAYLOR M. SELL, Iola; Biology ABBAGAIL D. BLICK, Wichita; Family and Consumer Sciences GLENN ROSS SIGLER, Joplin, Missouri; Biology Education ASHLEY D. SISSECK, Jasper, Missouri; Social Work MACKENZIE L. BOWERS, Neosho, Missouri; Early Childhood Unified ETHAN M. SNIDER, Franklin; Biology LYNDSEY MARIE BROTHERS, Mound Valley; LAUREN A. STOWE*, Raymore, Missouri; Communication Elementary Education K-6 KAYLA K. STRECKER, Lenexa; Family and Consumer Sciences JAIME S. BROWN, Overland Park; Elementary Education K-6 NICHOLAS D. STREETER, Vassar; Communication KYLE R. BURGER, Argonia; Technology and Engineering Education OLIVIA D. SULLIVAN, Weir; Psychology JACOB CARPENTER, Kansas City, Missouri; Physical Education SAMUEL E. SWANSON, Neosho, Missouri; Social Work HUNTER L. CASEY, Frontenac; Elementary Education Unified K-6 PEGGYANN D. SWOPES, Walker, Missouri; Social Work ALEXIS J. COLVIN, Newton; Communication VANESSA M. TAPIA BECERRA, Shawnee; Communication BAILEY R. CUMMINS, Neosho, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6 BRADY B. TAYLOR, Chanute; Biology ERICA ANN DIEHL, Rich Hill, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6 CHRISTOPHER L. TAYLOR*, Frontenac; Exercise Science ALEXA EISENBART, Wichita; Elementary Education K-6 MEGAN P. TAYLOR, Reeds, Missouri; Social Work SYDNI M. EMLING, Chanute; Elementary Education Unified K-6 MICHAEL ANDREW THOMPSON, Roeland Park; Psychology JACI L. EVANS, Cassville, Missouri; Elementary Education Unified K-6
27 *Summer 2020 Graduates Candidates for Degrees
COURTNEY NICOLE FRAZIER, Winfield; Elementary Education K-6 RILEY P. GORDON, Nevada, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6 Bachelor of Science in MOLLY JANE GRAHAM, Pittsburg; Elementary Education Unified K-6 Engineering Technology KATHERINE E. HAMILTON, Blue Springs, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6 MARCUS A. ALLEN, Olathe; Electronics Engineering Technology RACHEL NACOLE HARLIN HARTSOCK, Commerce, Oklahoma; COLE M. ANGERMAYER, Pittsburg; Plastics Engineering Technology History/Government EVAN A. APPLEGATE, Hoisington; Construction MACKENZIE A. HEFFERNAN, Aurora, Missouri; Engineering Technology Elementary Education K-6 ZAW H. AUNG, Pittsburg; Plastics Engineering Technology CADEN I. HENDRICKS, Neosho, Missouri; Physical Education ALEX C. AUTRY, Baxter Springs; Manufacturing CHLOE C. HOLMAN, Topeka; Physical Education Engineering Technology SHELBY L. HUTCHISON, Fort Scott; English CHACE HUNTER BENES, Ponca City, Oklahoma; Mechanical JUSTICE B. HYLTON, Carl Junction, Missouri; Physical Education Engineering Technology KAYLA J. JARRETT RUNDELL, Quapaw, Oklahoma; LOGAN K. BENHAM, Pittsburg; Mechanical Engineering Technology History/Government CAYLAND T. BERMINGHAM, Rogers, Arkansas; Electronics AUBRIE MAY JONES, Cleveland, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6 Engineering Technology MADISON K. KING, Overland Park; Elementary Education K-6 NATHANAEL K. BERWALDT, Ramona, Oklahoma; Electronics KYLIE D. KNOX, Garden City, Missouri; Early Childhood Unified Engineering Technology MORIAH RUTH LAIL, Ottawa; Elementary Education K-6 JAMES L. BEUTLER, Topeka; Mechanical Engineering Technology KOURTNEY R. LIGHT, Louisburg; Early Childhood Unified ANTHONY L. BLANCO, Galena; Plastics Engineering Technology CALEB J. LINN, Frontenac; Elementary Education K-6 LUCI M. BRUNETTI, Topeka; Plastics Engineering Technology JAMES LONDON, Pittsburg; Biology JUSTICE BURKS, Kansas City, Missouri; Construction JAY’P L. LONDON, Kansas City; Chemistry Engineering Technology LILY A. McCARTER ZIMMERMAN, Fort Scott; History/Government CARSON J. BUTZ, Overland Park; Plastics Engineering Technology TERESA L. McCOY, Miller, Missouri; Early Childhood Unified RAYGEN COLE CARTER, Carl Junction, Missouri; Plastics JANSEN P. MILLER, Nevada, Missouri; Elementary Education K-6 Engineering Technology MEGAN MUNGER, Pittsburg; English TYLER W. CLARK, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Construction MICHELLE ALLYSON MURPHY, Council Grove; Engineering Technology Elementary Education Unified K-6 KYLIE S. DeCLUE, Parkville, Missouri; Plastics KALEENA MYERS, Gardner; Family and Consumer Sciences Education Engineering Technology KELLY MARIE NICHOLSON, Overland Park; Mathematics WYATT B. EASSON, Carl Junction, Missouri; Plastics MERCEDES A. PANKAU, Pleasanton; History/Government Engineering Technology JESSE D. PANNELL, Beggs, Oklahoma; Physical Education DANIEL E. FITZSIMMONS, Carthage, Missouri; Electronics MORGAN PANOVICH, Shawnee; Mathematics Engineering Technology ALYCIA M. POLLARD, Frontenac; Elementary Education K-6 ZACKARY LEE FORAKER, Girard; Manufacturing AUTUMN RENAE POUNDS, Joplin, Missouri; Engineering Technology Elementary Education K-6 EMILY S. FRANK, Spring Hill; Plastics Engineering Technology NICHOLAS A. RAY, Lamar, Missouri; Mathematics BAILEY T. GARDNER, Paola; Mechanical Engineering Technology MARIANA ROSALES*, Eudora; Communication and Automotive Technology PATRICK JAMES SARWINSKI, Galena; Mathematics AARON J. GOUVION, Pittsburg; Mechanical Engineering Technology ASHLEE LaVE SETINA, Arcadia; Family and Consumer Sciences THOMAS S. GRIMSLEY, Olathe; Mechanical Engineering Technology Education COLIN J. GULOTTA, Pleasanton; Plastics Engineering Technology CALEB NATHANAEL SHORT, Williamsburg; History/Government TAYLOR J. HANDLY*, Pittsburg; Mechanical Engineering Technology CAL D. SIEBENMARK, Wichita; Elementary Education Unified K-6 CODY J. HASTINGS, Carbondale; Mechanical Engineering Technology MIKALA BRIANN SMITH, Webb City, Missouri; JOSHUA P. HOFFMAN, Overland Park; Mechanical Elementary Education K-6 Engineering Technology SUZIE M. SMITH, Frontenac; Elementary Education K-6 KYLE D. HUFFAKER, Overland Park; Mechanical WYNNTER MaCOLL SNYDER, Humboldt; Communication Engineering Technology JILLIAN M. SOMMERFELD, Shawnee; Elementary Education K-6 JARED M. JOHNSON, Pittsburg; Plastics Engineering Technology CARLY C. STROUP, Lenexa; Elementary Education K-6 KAITLYN B. JOHNSON, Neodesha; Plastics Engineering Technology ALLISON CLAIRE TAYLOR, Rich Hill, Missouri; FRANKLIN D. JOST, Lehigh; Manufacturing Engineering Technology Early Childhood Unified TYLER J. KORTE, Humboldt; Construction Engineering Technology JACOB PETER THEIS, Shawnee; Physical Education RAVEN M. LAWLOR, Topeka; Plastics Engineering Technology ARIANA I. TORRES, Frontenac; Elementary Education K-6 KEVIN PATRICK MACEK, Shawnee; Construction REYNA NICCOLE VALENZUELA, Arma; English Engineering Technology MADISON ANNE VanBECELAERE, Pittsburg; Elementary Education NICHOLAS S. MANN, Blue Springs, Missouri; Mechanical Unified K-6 Engineering Technology ANASTI M. WILSON, Verona, Missouri; Early Childhood Unified ALLYN ELIZABETH MURRAY, Pittsburg; Plastics DOUGLAS GRANT WOLFE, Nevada, Missouri; Physical Education Engineering Technology BRITTNI EMMAROSE YOUNG, Winfield; Early Childhood Unified MICHAEL J. PADDOCK, Pittsburg; Manufacturing Engineering Technology NATHANAEL J. PATE, Peck; Mechanical Engineering Technology NGUYEN N. PHAM, Fort Scott; Plastics Engineering Technology NATHANIEL RAYMOND PORTER, Derby; Mechanical Engineering Technology
28 *Summer 2020 Graduates Candidates for Degrees
KOITH QUIROZ, Fairland, Oklahoma; Construction SCOTT STEWART DALTON, Pittsburg Engineering Technology COURTNEY LYNN DAY, Independence SAMUEL C. RANDALL, Stilwell; Construction Engineering Technology TAYLOR DOBBINS*, Chanute ANDREW P. REINEKE, Lansing; Electronics Engineering Technology JACOB S. DRENICK, Pittsburg DEVYN A. REXWINKLE, South Coffeyville, Oklahoma; Plastics KAYLEE NICOLE DUJAKOVICH, Blue Springs, Missouri Engineering Technology LAUREN DUNN, Louisburg LOGAN W. ROSEBERRY, LaHarpe; Manufacturing KATHERINE LYNN ELLIS, Shawnee Engineering Technology MIRANDA RENEA ERWIN, Parsons BRODY J. RUSSELL, Osawatomie; Plastics Engineering Technology HANNAH MAE ESTES, Seneca, Missouri JACOB P. RYAN, Lewisville, Texas; Plastics Engineering Technology LINDSAY FAY, Shawnee JUSTIN L. SEXTON, Altamont; Mechanical Engineering Technology BETHANY MICHELLE FEKEN, Pittsburg CHANDLER S. SMITH, Atchison; Plastics Engineering Technology ERIN NICOLE FINDLAY, Shawnee SETH DeCLAIN SNIDER, Pittsburg; Manufacturing JOSEPH D. FISHER*, Pittsburg Engineering Technology MACEY L. FOSTER*, Oswego LOGAN LEE SPONSEL, Carthage, Missouri; Manufacturing SARAH FAITH FURNISH, Goddard Engineering Technology TESSA MARIE GALEMORE, Chanute AARON D. STROSS, Oronogo, Missouri; Plastics KASSI A. GANDY, Joplin, Missouri Engineering Technology JENNIFER ALICIA GARCIA, Oswego ADAM J. SUTHERLAND, Olathe; Manufacturing COURTNEY JEAN GILBERT, McCracken Engineering Technology DANIN GINTHER, Olathe NEAL J. UKENA, Springfield, Missouri; Mechanical LISA GOINS, Frontenac Engineering Technology JONATHAN GONZALEZ, Goshen, Indiana ZACHARY E. VANDERPOOL*, Gravette, Arkansas; VALERIA E. GONZALEZ*, Miami, Oklahoma Electronics Engineering Technology ABBY GOODRUM, Andover SAMUEL VAN HORNE, San Diego, California; Manufacturing KATHRYN A. GRAY*, Parsons Engineering Technology KOURTNEY DENAE GREEK, Cassville, Missouri JAMISON J. WHARTON, Raymore, Missouri; Mechanical TERESA G. HAGEDORN, Joplin, Missouri Engineering Technology FELICIA D. HALL, Oronogo, Missouri ERIC P. WRIGHT, Dodge City; Manufacturing Engineering Technology ALEXIS VALERRA HESLOP, Iola ISABELLA B. HIGGINS, Carl Junction, Missouri AUBRI MARIE HINKLE, Shawnee ALYSSA K. HINMAN, Parsons KALA KRISTINE HOLDER, Olathe Bachelor of Science in KASIE A. HOLLY*, Webb City, Missouri Medical Technology JESSICA HOLT*, Cherryvale TRISHA L. HUMBLE*, McCune LEIF ALEXANDER OAS*, Parsons ERIKA IVKOV, Ward, Colorado BAILEY JEWEL JACKSON, Coffeyville COLIN E. JANES, Stilwell JULIA KEATING, Olathe Bachelor of Science in Nursing SAMANTHA J. KNIGHT*, Galena SAMANTHA L. KOELLIKER, Kansas City, Missouri TAYLOR M. ALLISON, El Dorado McKENZIE KRAFT, Olathe CRYSTAL ALVAREZ, Bronaugh, Missouri ISABELLA RAE LIBEL, Wathena ANNA M. ANNAN-NOONOO, Pittsburg KAYLEE MARIE LIES, Andale GIANNA L. ARTHUR*, Girard STACY D. LILLY, Anderson, Missouri MEGAN LANAE AUMAN, Republic, Missouri TERRA LOUISE LIVINGSTON*, Joplin, Missouri AMBER R. BALL*, Joplin, Missouri SHELBY LOPEZ, Wichita KENDRA BARNUM, Carthage, Missouri DANIEL J. LUDWIG*, Oronogo, Missouri KATHERINE BECKER, Wellsville ALLISON CLAIRE LUSBY, Olathe MICHAELA MARIE BEDENE, Arma SHELBY LUSKER, Fishers Island, New York BRIAN GORDON BLYTHE, Pittsburg SHELBY ELIZABETH LUTZ, Blue Springs, Missouri ERIKA JOY BOLLES, Overland Park TAYLOR SUE MALE, De Soto DAFNE BREWER, Independence MARIA FERNANDA MARTINEZ AREVALO, Blue Springs, Missouri MORGAN SHALEA BRODIE, Neosho, Missouri ALEXA MAULSBY, Coffeyville ASHLEY CARLSON, Saint Paul BROOKLYN MICHELLE McCANN, Shawnee CHRISTIAN PATRICK CEDENO, Pittsburg SHANNON B. McCARTY, Joplin, Missouri LAYNE ARON RENEE CLARK, Wichita SHELBY HUNTER McNAMARA, Wellington COURTNEY MIKAYLA LAGENE CLAYTON, Ottawa MICHELLE RENEE DORA MELOY*, Cherryvale MAGGIE ELISE COFER, Overland Park ABBEY MAGALENE MENG, Goddard COURTNEY MICHELLE CONDIT, Salina, Oklahoma RYAN ANTHONY MENGHINI, Frontenac ERYN DELANY COX, Coffeyville EMILY MERANDO, Frontenac CHELSEA L. CRISMAS, Pittsburg DEVIN BLAKE MESSBARGER, Cassville, Missouri MORGAN CRUSE, Topeka McKENNA Q. MILLER, Topeka TYSON JAMES MONROE CUSHMAN, Lee’s Summit, Missouri PIPER ELIZABETH MISSE, Olathe
29 *Summer 2020 Graduates Candidates for Degrees
ALEXIS JO ANNA MOORE, Nevada, Missouri CHARLES D. AUDLEY, Shawnee; Automotive Technology MEGAN R. MUELLER*, Paola ADAM BABSON, Kingman; Automotive Technology QUENTON MUNGER, Wathena BRETT D. BALMAN, Olathe; Construction Management ASHTON C. NEWELL*, Parsons TANNER A. BARNES, Neosho, Missouri; Construction Management MEAGAN RAE NIEGSCH, Pittsburg JOSHUA CHRISTOPHER BEY-PETERSON*, Overland Park; COURTNEY D. PAGE*, Joplin, Missouri Graphic Communications KELSEY JEAN PEREZ, Chanute GABRIEL A. BLAIR, Mound Valley; Construction Management RILEY CATHERINE PETERSON, Kansas City ADAM L. BORKER, Spring Hill; Architectural KRISTI J. PHILLIPS*, Chanute Manufacturing Management KATY A. PITTS, Girard CARTER E. BOWMAN, Ottawa; Graphic Communications HOPE MARIE RENFRO, Independence ZOEY L. BRAY*, Sheldon, Missouri; Graphic Communications BRILEE RHUEMS, Frontenac R. DYLAN BRIZZEE*, Pittsburg; Graphic Communications CRYSTAL R. RICHARDS*, Chanute ASHTON L. BROOKS*, Arma; Construction Management JoLEE MARIE RITCHHART, Lansing DANTE BUTLER, Andover; Construction Management MONICA ROJAS-PLUMBERG, Shawnee JOHN NICOLAS CHIRINOS-HERRERA, Lima, Peru; DMITRY S. ROMANOV*, Columbus Automotive Technology PARKER ROSE, Liberal, Missouri KELSON D. CLAASSEN, Hesston; Architectural JESSICA NICOLE ROSSILLON, Yates Center Manufacturing Management JENNIFER L. SANBORN*, Parsons ZACHARY D. COFFMAN, Smithville, Missouri; BRYNN SAYE*, Altamont Construction Management TASIA MARIE SAYE, Independence, Missouri ANDREA CORBITT, Pittsburg; Environmental and Safety Management SAVANNAH K. SCHMITT*, Baxter Springs CAMERON W. COTHRAN, Andale; Environmental and MADISON NICOLE SHEDDRICK, Oswego Safety Management KAYLA M. SHREWSBURY*, Nevada, Missouri CHELSEA MAE ANN COX, Pleasanton; Graphic Communications SICILY ANN STAHL, Arma SIERRA N. CULP*, Adair, Oklahoma; Graphic Communications LINDSEY B. STUART*, Pittsburg AUDREY ROSE DAINTY, Frontenac; Graphic Communications BRIDGETT N. SUTTON, Manhattan KALYN E. DEAL, LeRoy; Graphic Communications JO DEE E. SWANK*, El Dorado COLLIN MICHAEL DEMPSEY, Mulvane; Construction Management SAVANNAH TAYLOR, Oak Grove, Missouri HAYDEN M. DIERKS*, Neodesha; Graphic Communications ALISSA L. TERRAPIN*, Miami, Oklahoma ZACHARIAS DRUMELLER*, Liberty; Architectural NICOLE D. THURMAN, Neosho, Missouri Manufacturing Management ANNE MARIE TOMES, Kansas City, Missouri IAN PATRICK DUNCAN, Pittsburg; Graphic Communications CAYLOR NOELLE TRIGG, Loma Linda, Missouri KEEGAN C. DUNCAN, Lamar, Missouri; Construction Management SLOAN D. TROYER, Overland Park DYLAN DURANT, Overland Park; Automotive Technology KALEY N. UMBARGER, Chanute JOSEPH R. ENYART, Olathe; Construction Management EVIN DIANE VanANNE, Chanute DREY C. ESTES, Yates Center; Environmental and Safety Management KELSEY MARIE VANFOSSAN, Kearney, Missouri GARICK TREY FAIRCHILD, Kingman; Construction Management AVERY VANTELLMAN, Nevada, Missouri RYAN DALE FERRIS, Nevada, Missouri; Automotive Technology WHITNEY JANAE WESTON, Carl Junction, Missouri VERONICA ELAINE FISHER*, Coffeyville; Graphic Communications BAILEY N. WHITTINGTON, Pomona MADISON LEIGH FRAZIER*, Lake Quivira; Graphic Communications NICHOLAS WILSON, Roeland Park BEAU R. FREY*, Pittsburg; Architectural Manufacturing Management REBECCA ANNE WILSON, Carl Junction, Missouri DILLON RICHARD GILLIS*, Rolla, Missouri; Architectural JENNIFER N. WISNIEWSKI*, Paola Manufacturing Management McKENNA YANIK, Overland Park SAMUEL G. GRANT, Andover; Construction Management MARCUS ANDREW SUGUANG YOAKAM, Pittsburg; JARED M. GREEN, Overland Park; Environmental and Nursing and Modern Languages Safety Management KARLIE ZAFUTA, Frontenac GARRETT J. GROSS, Ottawa; Construction Management TANNER S. GULICK, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Environmental and Safety Management MICHAEL K. HAMBLIN, Franklin; Construction Management BREANNA MARIE HAMMERSCHMIDT, Hutchinson; Bachelor of Science in Technology Graphic Communications EILEEN ACOSTA-ZALDAÑA, Pittsburg; Graphic Communications JACKIE L. HERRING*, Frontenac; Construction Management CHEYENNE ROSE ADDIE, Cabot, Arkansas; Graphic Communications NORTON OKELL HICKMAN*, Overland Park; BENJAMIN A. AISTRUP, Paola; Construction Management Construction Management ABDULLA IBRAHIM ALAQEEL, Dammam, Saudi Arabia; NOLAN M. HIGGINBOTHAM, Pittsburg; Graphic Communications Environmental and Safety Management BRITTANY ELIZABETH HOLLOWAY, Webb City, Missouri; WILLIAM DAVID ALLEN, Gladewater, Texas; Architectural Graphic Communications Manufacturing Management JOSHUA J. HORNBACK, Wichita; Construction Management SARAH M. ANDERSON, Pittsburg; Graphic Communications MATTHEW SHANNON HUEY, Saint Joseph, Missouri; RYAN E. ANDREWS, Springdale, Arkansas; Construction Management Automotive Technology GRANT R. APPELBERG, Skiatook, Oklahoma; JOSEPH A. HUNDLEY, Shawnee; Construction Management Construction Management JOSHUA IRSIK, Ingalls; Architectural Manufacturing Management AMBER N. ATKINS, Platte City, Missouri; Environmental and DYLAN M. JOHNSON, Elkton, Maryland; Construction Management Safety Management JUSTIN A. JONES, Baxter Springs; Graphic Communications
30 *Summer 2020 Graduates Candidates for Degrees
GRANT C. KINZER, Carl Junction, Missouri; Construction Management TANNER J. VOGEL*, Maize; Construction Management JARED A. KLAMM, Wellsville; Construction Management ALLYSON N. WALTER, Peculiar, Missouri; Construction Management JACKSON P. KRULL, Smithville, Missouri; Construction Management DUNKAN E. WATROUS, Paola; Construction Management JOSEPH R. LANDWEHR, Platte City, Missouri; DERRICK A. WEIR, Iola; Construction Management Construction Management ANNE K. WOOD, Kearney, Missouri; Graphic Communications TRENTON D. LATTA, Iola; Construction Management MITCHELL W. WOODS, Carl Junction, Missouri; MORGAN M. LEA*, Iola; Graphic Communications Construction Management MATTHEW M. LEYMASTER*, Overland Park; Graphic Communications JONAH R. LIES, Bel Aire; Construction Management GRANT H. LORD*, Girard; Graphic Communications COLTEN S. LOVEJOY, Archie, Missouri; Construction Management Associate of Applied Science NICHOLAS L. LUSCHEN, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Automotive Technology THOMAS M. AYRES, Joplin, Missouri; Automotive Service Technology HOLLY MAXWELL, Pittsburg; Graphic Communications JARED K. BAUGH, Olathe; Architectural Manufacturing Management ISAAC P. McCLURE, Goddard; Automotive Technology JOSEPH RAY CHAPMAN, Parsons; Electrical Technology CAMERON P. McKEE*, Lamar, Missouri; Graphic Communications WESTON G. GEHLBACH, Paola; Automotive Service Technology AIDAN JOSEPH McMILLEN, Springdale, Arkansas; STEPHEN D. GIDEON, Weir; Electrical Technology Graphic Communications DAVID GOLDSTEIN, Leawood; Automotive Service Technology NATHAN MEDINA*, Ulysses; Construction Management TATE J. HADDOCK*, Overland Park; Automotive Service Technology JONATHAN K. MEYER, Overland Park; Automotive Technology BRENT HEIDEMAN, Baileyville; Electrical Technology AARON D. MITCHELL*, Joplin, Missouri; Graphic Communications ESTEVAN HERNANDEZ*, Cimarron; Electrical Technology BENJAMIN S. MORGENSTERN, Baldwin City; Automotive Technology KAI A. HERNANDEZ, Whiteland, Indiana; Architectural JULIA MOUNT, Olathe; Construction Management Manufacturing Management CAMDEN R. MYLOTT, Reeds Spring, Missouri; Automotive Technology ROLANDO BENIGNO HERNANDEZ DE LEON, Carthage, Missouri; MAX W. O’NEILL, Olathe; Construction Management Automotive Service Technology MITCH D. O’NEILL, Olathe; Construction Management JONATHAN D. LADWIG, Kansas City, Missouri; THEODORE W. PAONI, Girard; Environmental and Safety Management Automotive Service Technology MEGAN K. PAYNE, Nevada, Missouri; Graphic Communications ALEX M. McCOLLOUGH, Joplin, Missouri; TANNER L. PEABODY, Republic, Missouri; Construction Management Automotive Service Technology KURTIS A. PHILLIPS, Springdale, Arkansas; Construction Management COLE A. MIKRUT, Girard; Automotive Service Technology JERRY A. PHOMMACHACK*, Olathe; Automotive Technology ALEXTER MONTOJO, Fort Scott; Electrical Technology CARSON B. PICKARD*, Greenwood, Missouri; TAYLOR L. PFLUMM, Shawnee; Automotive Service Technology Construction Management JACOB PRESTON, Carl Junction, Missouri; Electrical Technology ABBY S. PIPKIN, Pittsburg; Environmental and Safety Management HUNTER MICHAEL PATRICK REEVES, Fort Scott; DANIEL A. RADER, Prairie Village; Graphic Communications Electrical Technology SILDA RAMOS, Garden City; Automotive Technology IAN S. ROSENBLATT, Overland Park; Automotive Service Technology MARK PATRICK RICE, Mount Pleasant, Texas; Automotive Technology AUSTIN R. SCHMELZLE, Seneca; Automotive Service Technology LOUIS J. ROLLINS*, Olathe; Construction Management COLTON A. SHREWSBURY*, Nevada, Missouri; Electrical Technology CALVIN SCOTT SCHELL, Cheney; Automotive Technology ZACHARY S. SIGLER, Humboldt; Automotive Service Technology CHRISTOPHER J. SCHILLING, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; BLAKE M. SIMONS, Opolis; Automotive Service Technology Automotive Technology ETHAN B. TOMASI, Pittsburg; Automotive Service Technology GRANT R. SCHULTZ, Pittsburg; Construction Management BRANDON M. WALKER, Girard; Electrical Technology SHELBY L. SHATFORD, Raymore, Missouri; Graphic Communications BRANDON M. YORK, Olathe; Automotive Service Technology GREGORY T. SLATON*, Augusta; Construction Management DANE M. SMITH, Olathe; Automotive Technology RICHARD KEALIN SMITH, Joplin, Missouri; Construction Management JOHN P. SOUTHERN, Carl Junction, Missouri; Graphic Communications Certificate of Completion EVAN A. SPEICHER, Elk City; Automotive Technology GERSON ORLANDO BOCANEGRA, Pittsburg; Electrical Technology SARAH MIKAL SPENCER, Joplin, Missouri; Graphic Communications JACE BURDICK, Rose Hill; Electrical Technology KELSEY E. STANLEY, Fort Scott; Graphic Communications TY MICHAEL CLEMENTS, Chanute; Electrical Technology ALEC JOSEPH ARNOLD STINDT, Topeka; Construction Management PAYTON DARNELL*, Riverton; Electrical Technology ASHLEIGH R. SWALLOW*, Frontenac; Graphic Communications TY FENSTERMACHER, Manhattan; Automotive Service Technology JEREMY J. SWEZEY*, Pittsburg; Environmental and Safety Management JAKE RYAN FRY, Galena; Electrical Technology JESSE A. TOOMBS, Bolivar, Missouri; Automotive Technology SPENCER J. HARROD, Ottawa; Electrical Technology ALLISON N. TUCKER*, Girard; Graphic Communications JOSEPH KLINE, Humboldt; Electrical Technology TIMOTHY D. TUPMAN*, Pittsburg; Construction Management TANNER MATHIS, Olathe; Automotive Service Technology CONNOR TURK, Lake Lotawana, Missouri; Automotive Technology CODY L. MEIN, Pittsburg; Electrical Technology KRISTEN L. VAN HOOSEN, Omaha, Nebraska; CALEB THOMAS RHOADES, Fort Scott; Electrical Technology Construction Management TREVOR D. WILSON, Moran; Electrical Technology BROOKLYNN L. VINCENT, Nevada, Missouri; BRODY WOOD, Pittsburg; Electrical Technology Graphic Communications
31 *Summer 2020 Graduates In Memoriam 2019-2020
John B. “Jack” Barnet Joan M. Hunter Ronald J. Morgan Professor Emeritus Associate Professor Emeritus Associate Professor Emeritus Special Services and Nursing Engineering Technology Leadership Studies August 21, 2019 January 2, 2020 April 29, 2019 Harry E. Krug Jr. William J. “Bill” Pfannenstiel Sandra L. Bauchmoyer Chairperson and Professor Emeritus Reference Librarian and Professor Emeritus Art Assistant Professor Health, Human Performance and November 27, 2019 Library Recreation November 2, 2019 February 16, 2020 Mary Jo Litten Associate Professor Robert K. Ratzlaff Barry R. Bengtsen Psychology and Counseling Vice President and Professor Emeritus Associate Professor Emeritus December 8, 2019 Academic Affairs and History Communication May 19, 2019 January 20, 2020 Carolann F. Martin Professor Emeritus Pamela K. Sells Paul B. Carlson Music Instructor Emeritus Professor Emeritus September 8, 2019 Teaching and Leadership Music April 16, 2019 September 24, 2019 Mike M. Modaress Professor Emeritus James “Jim” E. Thomas Jr. John R. Darling College of Arts and Sciences Chairperson and Professor Emeritus Professor and President Emeritus February 18, 2020 Physics Management and Marketing July 27, 2019 February 17, 2020
Retired Faculty and Staff 2019-2020
Cynthia Allan David Hurley Sherry Roberts Chairperson and Professor Emeritus Interim Assistant Registrar Professor Emeritus Music Registrar’s Office Communication Pawan Kahol Michele Sexton Joseph Arruda Dean and Professor Director Emeritus Professor Emeritus Graduate and Continuing Studies/ Human Resource Services Biology Physics Tamara Tsybizova Carol Deats Gwendolyn Murdock Instructor Associate Professor Emeritus Associate Professor Emeritus English and Modern Languages Music Psychology and Counseling Xianmei Wan Robert Hefley John Patterson Research Associate Emeritus Professor Emeritus Vice President Emeritus Kansas Polymer Research Center Health, Human Performance, Administration and Finance Recreation Ray Willard John Pierce Associate Professor Emeritus Barbara Herbert Assistant Football Coach Emeritus Teaching and Leadership Special Assistant Emeritus Intercollegiate Athletics Information Technology Services Joey Pogue Professor Emeritus Communication
32 States is the square, tasseled “mortarboard.” The hood is the The National Anthem The Mace most distinctive feature of American academic dress. Hoods Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, and Medallion are lined with the colors of the institution that awards the degree, and may be faced with the color designating the What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Two symbolic badges degree awarded. Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight of authority, traditional As you observe the hoods worn by candidates for in many European O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming. graduate degrees, note that the colors of Pittsburg State universities and at University are embodied in the lining of the hood (crimson And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, some of the oldest and gold), and the velvet trim indicates the degree (e.g., Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. schools in the nation, gold for Master of Science). The colors of the hoods of Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave are being used in faculty and guests are those of the institution conferring the commencement the degree. O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? ceremonies. The honor of carrying the University Mace at commencement is given The Pittsburg State Pittsburg State University to a Pittsburg State University employee with extensive service to the university. University Seal Alma Mater The Presidential Medallion is worn by the President of The Pittsburg State University Pittsburg State University. Seal, redesigned in 1994, reflects On the plains of Southeast Kansas, In the Middle Ages, maces were used as weapons for the mission of instruction, ‘Neath an ever cloudless sky, breaking the armor of enemies on the field of battle. The research and service and also Far away from surging ocean, use of maces as symbols for academic institutions originated symbolizes the history, traditions, in England in the 1500s. and future of the University. The first circle from the And the storm-bird’s plaintive cry; The university mace features four individual medallions outside represents the University’s future. The second circle With her prairies rolling Westward, surrounded by brass, with a mahogany staff sectioned by identifies the University’s name; the wheat sheafs symbolize Where the buffalo once were great, brass accents. The four medallions featured on the head the State of Kansas. The third circle includes the initials With her ensign proudly waving, piece represent historic seals used by the university during and dates for the previous names of the institution and its first century of existence. identifies the mission of Pittsburg State University. The Stands our own Pittsburg State. The current university seal is cast in bronze and fourth circle contains an etching of the front entrance to featured on a solid mahogany disc which rests on top of the Russ Hall with its four columns, the symbolic image of the Refrain ceremonial mace. University. Change and progress give evidence of the dynamic Let us greet the Gold and Crimson The Presidential Medallion proudly displays the names of every president who has provided leadership and vision development of Pittsburg State University from the With a strong and cordial cheer, for our university. Again, the history of Pittsburg State founding of the State Manual Training Normal School in Let our hearts be ever loyal University is on display with the inclusion of historical 1903 to the recognition in 1923 of the transformation of To our Alma Mater dear. university seals on the chain of office. SMTN to Kansas State Teachers College, a comprehensive The past is symbolically connected to present by college educating teachers for the nation’s elementary and the chain of office which connects to a bronze banner secondary schools. From the very beginning, some graduates displaying the name of the current president. An antique pursued careers in professional areas allied to their teaching bronze medallion showcasing the official seal of the degree. In 1959, KSTC became Kansas State College at University anchors the chain of office. Pittsburg, which recognized the expanded mission to educate students in the arts and sciences and in business, education, and technical fields for various professions and careers. In 1977, KSCP became Pittsburg State University The History of Academic Regalia to mark the transition from a college to a university with a The robes, hats and hoods worn by faculty members and range of undergraduate majors, graduate programs, and four graduates have historical origins and significance. During organized schools in arts and sciences, business, education, the Middle Ages, scholars at the earliest English and and technology. The University embraced a common bond European universities wore wool or fur garments to stay with all universities to pursue instruction, research and warm in drafty stone buildings that were poorly heated. service. Most wore cloaks that included a hood that could be pulled One constant in the ten decades of Pittsburg State up to keep their heads warm. The current academic gowns University is Russ Hall. Constructed in 1907 and opened and hoods were adapted from both secular and clerical in January 1908, it became the landmark first building garments of the time. that anchored SMTN as a permanent presence in higher The style of academic dress most frequently worn in the education in Pittsburg, the State of Kansas, and the United States dates back to colonial times. The sleeves of Nation. The doors to Russ Hall have admitted thousands of the robes vary, depending on the degree held by the wearer. students during the University’s history. Russ Hall forever The head covering most commonly used in the United stands as a tribute to the bold vision of the founders. CommencementMa y 2020
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