COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2019 COLLEGE RECOGNITION CEREMONIES May 2019

Table of Contents

Leadership and Governance...... 2

History of WKU...... 3

Academic Traditions...... 4

Faculty Awards...... 8

Recognition of Academic Achievement...... 9

8:00 a.m. Gordon Ford College of Business...... 10

10:30 a.m. Potter College of Arts & Letters...... 13

1:00 p.m. Ogden College of Science and Engineering...... 17

3:30 p.m. College of Education and Behavioral Sciences...... 21

6:00 p.m. College of Health and Human Services...... 26

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BOARD OF REGENTS Dr. Phillip W. Bale Mr. Frederick A. Higdon Mr. Jason L. McKinney Chair Secretary Regent

Ms. Linda G. Ball Ms. Julie Harris Hinson Mr. George Nichols, III Regent Regent Regent

Mr. David S. Brinkley Mr. Gillard B. Johnson, III Mr. J. David Porter Staff Regent Vice Chair Regent

Dr. Claus D. Ernst Mr. Stephen Mayer Faculty Regent Student Regent

PRESIDENT'S CABINET Dr. Cheryl L. Stevens Mr. Brian W. Kuster Mr. Todd M. Stewart Provost & Vice President Vice President for Enrollment Director of Athletics for Academic Affairs and Student Experience Ms. Deborah T. Wilkins Mr. John Paul Blair Ms. K. Ann Mead General Counsel Vice President for Senior Vice President for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement* Finance & Administration

Dr. V. Lynne Holland Mr. Bryan B. Russell Assistant Vice President of Chief Facilities Officer Student Life & Chief Diversity Officer

DEANS Dr. Cathy Carey Dr. Dennis George Dr. Lawrence W. Snyder Gordon Ford College of Business* College of Health Potter College of Arts & Letters and Human Services* Dr. Cheryl Davis Dr. Greg Arbuckle The Graduate School* Dr. Corinne Murphy Ogden College of Science College of Education and Engineering* Dr. Susann deVries and Behavioral Sciences University Libraries

*Denotes Interim

2 Commencement 2019 History of WKU

On March 21, 1906 the Kentucky General Assembly approved legislation to establish two teacher training institutions, or “normal schools,” in the state. A locating commission chose Bowling Green to be the site of one, and the Western Kentucky State Normal School was created.

The new state-supported school took over the building and student body of the privately owned Southern Normal School. The owner of the Southern Normal School, Henry Hardin Cherry, had been actively involved in the campaign to establish teacher training schools and became the first president. Classes began on January 22, 1907.

On February 4, 1911 the school moved to its present site on “the Hill,” approximately 125 feet above downtown Bowling Green and formerly the site of The Pleasant J. Potter College. Over the next decade, the curriculum focused on teacher training and certification. Students received practical experience at the Training School, and a model one-room Rural School was opened on campus in 1924. In 1922 the state renamed the institution Western Kentucky State Normal School and Teachers College and authorized it to grant four-year On June 16, 1966, Western Kentucky State College degrees. The first such degrees were awarded in 1924. became Western Kentucky University. The University’s colleges are now: The campus expanded in 1927, when it merged with Ogden College, a private young men’s school located • College of Education and Behavioral Sciences on the east side of the Hill. The name was shortened • Ogden College of Science and Engineering to Western Kentucky State Teachers College in 1930, • Potter College of Arts & Letters and the following year the master of arts degree was • College of Health and Human Services first offered. President Cherry died in 1937 and was • Gordon Ford College of Business succeeded by Dr. Paul Garrett. Since 1969, Dero G. Downing, John D. Minton, Donald As the College’s mission broadened, its name was W. Zacharias, Kern Alexander, Thomas C. Meredith, and shortened in 1948 to Western Kentucky State College. Gary A. Ransdell have served as WKU’s presidents. Our Dr. Garrett died in 1955, and Kelly Thompson became current president, Timothy C. Caboni, began his tenure the third president. In the early 1960’s, Dr. John D. as president July 1, 2017. Minton became the first graduate dean. More than a century of growth has made WKU a Under Thompson, both the curriculum and the campus respected center of learning where qualified students underwent major reorganization and expansion. In may receive general and specialized higher education June 1963, the college merged with the Bowling Green at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our College of Commerce, formerly the Bowling Green undergraduate curriculum offers seven baccalaureate Business University. Along with the Graduate School, degrees through 101 majors, in addition to eight the Bowling Green College of Commerce became a associate degree programs and 36 certificate programs. separate college within the administrative structure. The Graduate School at WKU offers graduate education In 1965, the Board of Regents approved the formation in 103 degree and certificate programs. Today, the of three more colleges: the Potter College of Liberal university proudly serves the educational needs of Arts, the College of Education, and the Ogden College of 19,461 students from Kentucky, all 49 other states and Science and Technology. 66 foreign countries.

Commencement 2019 3 ACADEMIC TRADITIONS

4 Commencement 2019 HISTORY OF ACADEMIC ATTIRE

A time-honored tradition of great dignity, the wearing denotes the academic discipline in which the wearer’s of academic attire is a survival of the ecclesiastical degree was earned, and it is lined in two colors of silk garb of the late Middle Ages. The academic gown, which represent the college or university from which necessary for a scholar’s warmth in unheated stone the degree was earned. Hence, the Western Kentucky colleges, and the hood to protect his shaven head, were University hood contains one white chevron on a first adopted in the thirteenth century at the University field of bright red and is edged with the appropriate of Cambridge. discipline color.

Academic costume came to America in 1754 with the founding of King’s College, now Columbia University. Styles became quite varied, as they were in Europe, but in 1895 a group of American college and university The following is a partial list of colors adopted by representatives met to establish a uniform system the American Council on Education that represent of academic apparel for this country. This led to the the various academic disciplines: establishment in 1902 of an “Intercollegiate Code of Academic Costume.” The American Council on Education formed a committee in 1932 to review the Agriculture...... Maize 1895 code, and it was again reviewed and revised in 1959. Arts, Letters and Humanities...... White

Commerce, Accounting and Business ...... Drab GOWN, CAP AND HOOD Communications...... Gold All candidates for degrees and those who hold degrees, including university officials, faculty and visiting Criminology...... Golden Yellow dignitaries, are attired in traditional cap and gown. Economics ...... Copper Recipients of the associate degree and the bachelor’s degree wear black gowns and caps, and recipients of Education...... Light Blue master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees wear black Engineering...... Orange gowns and caps with hoods of various colors. Fine Arts...... Brown Bachelors’ gowns have pointed sleeves; masters’ gowns have long closed sleeves with slits at the elbow for Journalism...... Crimson the arms; the doctors’ gowns have wide, round open Library Science...... Lemon sleeves. Doctoral gowns are faced with panels of velvet down the front and three bars of velvet across Music ...... Pink each sleeve. Nursing...... Apricot The mortar board is the headpiece most often worn Philosophy...... Dark Blue at American universities for formal occasions. It is appropriately worn with the board flat on the top of Physical Education ...... Sage Green the head. Degree candidates wear the tassel falling from the right quarter of the board, while graduates Public Administration...... Peacock Blue wear the tassel on the left. The tassel may be black Public Health...... Salmon Pink or the color of the scholarly field of the degree held, with the short gold tassel reserved for those holding Science...... Golden Yellow doctoral degrees. Social Work ...... Citron It is the hood which adds meaning and dimension to Sociology ...... White the academic costume. Changed little since medieval times, the hood is worn falling from the shoulders Theology...... Scarlet down the back of the gown in a display of vivid color. The hood is edged in velvet which by its color

Commencement 2019 5 ACADEMIC TRADITIONS

THE MACE

Originally used as a weapon during the Middle Ages, a mace was carried to protect a ruler. Eventually this scepter-like instrument became an emblem of authority and became popular for ceremonial purposes. Maces are now carried at the beginning of academic processions at many universities throughout the world, representing each institution’s authority to confer degrees.

Western Kentucky University’s Mace contains several elements that are symbolic of WKU’s history. Hand-carved from Kentucky cherry, the top portion of the Mace is a representation of the lantern on the dome of Cherry Hall and is a tribute to our founder, Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry. The University Seal contains the University’s motto, and carved bands around the shaft include significant dates in the evolution of the institution. Gems embedded in the lower portion of the Mace represent the colors of the academic disciplines offered by the University. The round ball at the base is symbolic of WKU’s alumni around the globe.

The Mace, carried by the University’s most senior faculty member, was dedicated to the University on May 7, 1998 during the Inaugural Week activities for President Gary A. Ransdell. It was designed by John Warren Oakes and was crafted by Terry Leeper and Frank Pittman.

THE UNIVERSITY SEAL

The University Seal features our treasured motto “The Spirit Makes the Master” and our ideal defined by Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry as “Life, More Life.” First adopted by Dr. Cherry in 1911, the Seal evolved as the institution grew to university status. WKU’s President Emeritus, Dr. Kelly Thompson, gave leadership to designing the present version of the Seal, which was approved by President Paul Garrett and first used in 1948. It was altered in 1966 to include the appropriate wording when university status was attained.

6 Commencement 2019 THE PRESIDENT’S MEDALLION

Medallions, as worn in higher education, represent the evolution of a practice arising in the Middle Ages and the very early beginnings of universities in the Western World. The Medallion identifies the wearer as the designated leader of the university. Representing both the authority and the responsibility of the person who wears it, the Medallion is worn by the president of the university at formal academic occasions. The face of the sterling silver medallion is a replica of the seal of the university.

GONFALONS

Another symbol used in commencement ceremonies is the academic banner, or gonfalon. A gonfalon is a flag or banner that hangs from a crosspiece or frame and originated in the medieval states of Italy as an ensign of state or office.

Gonfalons are used in the commencement ceremony to designate the university’s various colleges and academic units. The university seal is prominently displayed on each gonfalon.

Commencement 2019 7 Faculty Awards

The University annually recognizes outstanding EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH contributions by faculty members in the areas of & CREATIVE ACTIVITY Teaching, Research & Creativity, Public Service, Student Advisement, and Part-Time Teaching. Lisa Duffin - Department of Psychology, Following are the 2019 college award winners: College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Rachel Tinius - School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport, EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING College of Health and Human Services

Cheryl Wolf - Department of Counseling and Student Affairs, Johnny Chan - Department of Finance, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Gordon Ford College of Business

Leigh Anne Roden-Carrier - Department of Communication Sanju Gupta - Department of Physics and Astronomy, Sciences & Disorders, College of Health and Human Services Ogden College of Science and Engineering

Stacy Bibelhauser - Department of Accounting, Sophia Arjana - Department of Philosophy and Religion, Gordon Ford College of Business Potter College of Arts & Letters

Melanie Autin - Department of Mathematics, Haiwang Yuan - Department of Library Public Services, Ogden College of Science and Engineering University Libraries

David DiMeo - Department of Modern Languages, Potter College of Arts & Letters EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE

Jenni Redifer - Department of Psychology, EXCELLENCE IN STUDENT ADVISEMENT College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Sarah Ochs - Department of Psychology, Liz Sturgeon - School of Nursing, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences College of Health and Human Services

Jan Hunt-Shepherd - Department of Public Health, Dana Cosby - Department of Management, College of Health and Human Services Gordon Ford College of Business

Sheri Henson - Department of Accounting, Amy Brausch - Department of Psychological Sciences, Gordon Ford College of Business Ogden College of Science and Engineering

Jason Wilson - School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Holli Drummond - Department of Sociology, Ogden College of Science and Engineering Potter College of Arts & Letters

Carol Jordan - Department of Theatre and Dance, Laura DeLancey - Department of Library Technical Services, Potter College of Arts & Letters University Libraries

EXCELLENCE IN PART-TIME TEACHING

Stacy Edds-Ellis - Department of Education Administration, Leadership & Research, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

April Hardison - Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, College of Health and Human Services

Alice Simpson - Undergraduate Student Services, Gordon Ford College of Business

Dawn Winters - Department of English, Potter College of Arts & Letters

8 Commencement 2019 Recognition of Academic Achievement

Undergraduate students who maintain outstanding College Graduates,” those completing 33 hours are scholastic achievement are recognized at designated “Honors Program Graduates,” and those commencement according to the following designations completing 18 hours in their discipline are designated and are indicated in this commencement program “Honors in the Major Graduates.” Students at all three with the respective symbols. Determination of the designations are authorized to wear a gold medallion honor status was based upon the academic record in during the ceremony and are designated by the () existence at the beginning of the 2019 spring semester. symbol in the commencement program. The final determination of those who actually receive this recognition is made at the conclusion of the term in The Scholar of the College is the baccalaureate degree which degree requirements are met. student in each undergraduate college with the highest cumulative overall grade point average and a minimum Degree candidates who are potential honors of 60 semester hours earned in residence. recipients wear red and white honor cords during the commencement ceremony. Further recognition of those The Ogden Foundation Scholar Award is presented to who actually receive this recognition is made on the one graduating baccalaureate degree senior who has diploma and transcript at the conclusion of the term in demonstrated exceptional academic achievement which all degree requirements are met. and outstanding university and civic engagement. The student with the highest grade point average in With Distinction - The honor given to students who each college who earned at least 60 hours in residence have completed their associate degrees with cumulative was invited to apply for the award. The recipient will overall and cumulative WKU grade point averages of receive a plaque and a monetary award. The recipient is 3.40 - 3.69 and a minimum of 27 semester hours earned designated by (u). in residence (+). Graduate faculty in each college nominate and select an With High Distinction - The honor given to students who Outstanding Graduate Student representing each of the have completed their associate degrees with cumulative six academic colleges. The recipient in each college is overall and cumulative WKU grade point averages of designated by ( ). 3.70 - 4.00 and a minimum of 27 semester hours earned in residence (++). The John D. Minton Graduate Student Award for Outstanding Contributions to WKU recognizes a Cum Laude - The honor given to students who have graduate student who has demonstrated an extension completed their baccalaureate studies with cumulative and application of discipline knowledge within and overall and cumulative WKU grade point averages of beyond the University. This award reflects the broader 3.40 - 3.59 and a minimum of 45 semester hours earned dimensions of scholarship as outlined by Ernest Boyer: in residence (*). discovery, integration, application, and teaching. John D. Minton demonstrated outstanding scholarship by serving Magna Cum Laude - The honor given to students who as a WKU Professor of History, the first Graduate Dean, have completed their baccalaureate studies with Vice President, and President. The recipient is designated cumulative overall and cumulative WKU grade point by ( ). averages of 3.60 - 3.79 and a minimum of 45 semester hours earned in residence (**).

Summa Cum Laude - The honor given to students who have completed their baccalaureate studies with Candidates for Degrees cumulative overall and cumulative WKU grade point The list of candidates for graduation was prepared before averages of 3.80 - 4.00 and a minimum of 45 semester final grades were reported, and inclusion herein does not hours earned in residence (***). constitute evidence of graduation. The listing of a name in this program should not be construed as an indication Mahurin Honors College Graduates – The Mahurin that the person will in fact receive a degree from Western Kentucky University at this commencement. Conversely, Honors College requires students to complete a unique the absence of a student’s name from this list does not set of enhanced coursework while maintaining at necessarily mean that the person will not be awarded a least a 3.2 grade point average. Students completing degree. The students whose names appear below made a minimum of 33 semester hours and a Capstone formal application for graduation by the date specified in Experience/Thesis Project are designated “Honors the academic calendar.

Commencement 2019 9 Gordon Ford Leadership Dean College of Business Cathy Carey

Order of Exercises Associate Dean May 11, 2019 Michelle W. Trawick 8:00 a.m. | E.A. Diddle Arena Department Heads

Dr. Cathy Carey, Dean, Presiding Accounting Harold Little Grand March Economics Graduates, Faculty and Platform Party Alex Lebedinsky

National Anthem and State Song Finance Ms. Madelynne Garnett Indudeep Chhachhi Management Major, Graduating Senior Information Systems Ray Blankenship Welcome Dr. Cathy Carey, Dean Management Paula Potter

Ogden Foundation Scholar Award Recipient Marketing Ms. Kyla Scanlon Patricia Todd Senior in Economics and Financial Management

Remarks Dr. Cathy Carey, Dean

Recognition of Honor Graduates Dr. Cheryl Stevens, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Presentation of Ceremonial Diplomas Dr. Cathy Carey, Dean

College Heights Ms. Madelynne Garnett Management Major, Graduating Senior

Recessional Platform Party, Faculty and Graduates

10 Commencement 2019 MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY Carli R. Logan Stephen E. Farmer*** Entrepreneurship Eric S. Mark Hannah N. Futrell** Ahmed M. Al Raisi Kaley N. Allen John I. Martin Cindy A. Gomez* Bailey T. Dahlquist Kaleb M. Duckworth Melissa J. Matthews Stephanie A. Hammons■** Lesley A. Downs■*** Holly N. Estes Ginny M. Mooney Regina M. Howard Mary Alice Fyfe Oshun L. Fox Jagdish S. Nachnani Andrew R. Howe Carter C. Gray Hannah L. Gray Keisuke Nakagawa Christopher R. Kerulis Allie R. Mccreery Terri E. Johnson Glenda R. Nelson Heather L. Key Krystal A. Neal Jackeline Orozco Cruz Brennan A. Ray Ashton E. Kingrey* Alexander T. Zaffiro* Dylan T. Perry Sarah J. Reece Haley G. Lord■*** Thomas L. Stasel Seth J. Robinson Kayla F. Martin■*** Finance Ross E. Thomas Ashhaad R. Sajan Megan L. Morris*** Jaber D. AL Matroushi Elisabeth A. Wallace Amer Salihovic Ryan T. Neely Nawaf M. Aleid Austin T. Schroeder Matthew G. Nuckols** Abdulrahman S. Alshahrani Amanda R. Seng Lejla N. Nuhanovic Emily C. Biggs MASTER OF ARTS Nicholas A. Sousa Savana J. Ortiz■*** Jessica L. Bourassa■** Applied Economics Lydia N. Steward‑Smith My T. Phan Joshua L. Brown Richard J. Applin Carlos E. Vicci Romero Jerry M. Phillips Kevin J. Cowles Austen T. Breetz Lien H. Vu Jessie M. Pile Aaron B. Crawford Jared M. Brown Chase A. Warner Thomas N. Rogers* German J. Escobar William M. Chaudoin Oliver Whitehouse Madeline F. Schreck* Gabriel F. Fillman Jacey R. Dakin Alexander K. Stackhouse■** Robert C. Groce* Son X. Dao Natosha D. Stanfield* Bryce W. Harmon William Ilia BACHELOR OF ARTS Samuel G. Sturges** August S. Hemmerich■*** Junior E. Perez Economics Mallory K. Suchanek* Zachary K. Hensley** Jonah G. Shelton Jacob M. Braun Mark F. Thomas, Jr. Katie E. Hightchew■*** Zachary J. Stone Casey J. Child*** Joseph R. Webb*** James E. Hill■*** Anna R. Williams Natalie R. Culver*** Bethany L. Wheeler** Benjamin T. Hopper■*** Justin P. Downey■* Brandon J. Wilson Benjamin T. Huffman Jacob R. Gilich James P. Wimsett** Emily C. Jackson MASTER OF Carrington S. Harpe Alexander T. Zaffiro* Mary S. Joiner*** BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Nicholas Q. Hyde Heather L. Key Hayden E. Justice Business Data Analytics Jordon A. Kleinert Azra Ahmetovic David B. Knighton Samuel C. Brown Caleb A. Lee*** John C. Bailey Jared E. Latham Angel G. Enriquez Hannah E. Lindsey■** Robert P. Bell Jared D. Long■*** Ceceley R. Ford Jared D. Long■*** Emily E. Blankenship Margo E. McGehee■*** Noah C. Hickman Lin Lu Megan N. Burks Alec J. Melancon Mallory B. Hurd Dillon B. Marksbury** Kaley N. Burnette Bryce A. O'Neal Jordan E. Middleton James T. Mattingly, Jr. Brooklyn V. Carpenter Jeffrey E. Ranger■*** Stephenie L. Ribas Emily P. Monroe Flavio A. Chavarri Miranda Kyla M. Scanlon u■*** Brinton P. Sloughfy■*** Huy D. Nguyen Christopher M. Collier Admir Sibalo Ryan T. Vajner Tiffany L. Nickelson Hannah N. Combs Lane C. Simpson Ian E. Polley* William L. Durham Michael C. Starmer■** Business Economics Corey D. Robinson Mark Edlebeck Jaylen D. Thomas Zachary T. Crabtree Nicole L. Roseland*** Katelyn M. Fleming Kyle A. Denkhoff Kaylee V. Shepherd Carli D. Fox‑Chavez Justin R. Hancock Alexander E. Smith* Amy N. Frields BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Casey J. McKinney Thomas B. Smith** Kaleb H. Hampton Accounting Mark A. Necamp Jingxuan Sun* Curtis B. Hardison Lauren R. Beavers■*** Nathaniel G. Pappas Caitlyn R. Thornton■*** Sabina Hasic Kirsten E. Black*** Meet A. Patel*** Kantapop Tintukasiri Zachary Hirsch Cassidy H. Blackford*** Talon R. Saunders Michael S. Trapp Miranda L. Holcomb Pamela L. Brizendine William P. Shipley, Mr. Danielle N. Tuggle Devin R. Humphrey Payton M. Carver** Michael L. Stewart Cara E. Twidwell Tyler E. Jopes Bailey L. Clemons■*** Jordan A. Tackett Keaton A. Walker Carson W. Kuhl Madison E. Contri■*** Steven M. Thomason Curtis L. Williams Lonnie S. Kuhn Bridges M. Cook* Koki White Nicholas A. Wright

Commencement 2019 11 International Business Ian M. Hamilton■*** Kathryn H. Smith* Morgan F. Lionberger Essa A. Alkhuder Carly E. Harthun John G. Summerfield* Mason D. Lunsford Abdullah S. Alolayan* Austin B. Hayes Calie M. Taylor Cheyenne M. Mabey Anna E. Baldree Trey M. Hill Morgan R. Tomko Emma V. Manley Ngai Chin Matthew S. Holl** Carley R. Utley** Ashton L. Marcum Emily G. Cornelius Hunter J. Houchins*** Chelsea M. Vessels Samuel F. McElreath* Elizabeth R. Derr■ Alexander M. Houlton■*** Morgan K. Vincent* Kathrynne E. McIntosh** Isabel I. Gott* Collin W. Huffman Deborah J. Vorbrink Hannah E. Miller Heather C. Hall Davis P. Joiner Taylor E. Vowels** Erin E. O'Reilly■*** Christopher J. Harrod■** Jacob S. Jones* Anna M. Whitaker* Aaron L. Pecenka** Koun I. Kim Amila Jusufovic* Amanda L. Williams Michael B. Pittman Juan I. Pinilla Manriquez* Leila B. Kermanshahi Gary L. Williams, Sr. Mariah B. Plumb Brooklynn A. Ratley Logan A. Kirby Garrett R. Yeager Joseph O. Posey Hayden R. Sanders James D. Knois John T. Young** David M. Ransom, Jr. Bryan A. Sergent Clarence D. Koch Tiffany P. Zajac John A. Ressler Haley J. Kowalski* Gina M. Rigoni Management William T. Kunkel Marketing John S. Robinson Mohamed N. Al Araimi Kelsey R. Lahiff Marc J. Ahlers Ellen M. Rouch■* Noor T. Alogaili Scott E. Lay Salem H. Alameri Grant W. Sauer Hajar A. Alturaifi Andrew T. Lee** Mason J. Alderson Logan A. Seay Ashton N. Ammerman Thomas H. Lee Saleh Abdulla Saeed Alghailani Payton K. Seeberger Ashley M. Anderson Julie M. Matijasic Khaled Abdulla A. Aljneibi* Abby M. Sloan Zachary S. Arave Samuel E. Mattingly Hamad M. Alshamsi Craig R. Smith Jessica A. Asman Jaymeson K. McCord Tyler M. Arnold Michael A. Stallings Leanne N. Atherton Cullen T. McGauley Hannah R. Bafundo Julie D. Sullivan Ramiz N. Becic Sherri L. McKeel Madison L. Bates* Elyssa B. Trousdale Joshua D. Boggs Baille J. McMahan Cassidy L. Booth Madelyn E. Turner Shelby M. Boone Cassidy G. Meador Alyssa N. Buchner** Dylan W. Velinsky Rayanna L. Boston*** Brandon A. Michaelis*** Beau M. Bueltel Alexander L. Veneman* Alexis B. Brewer Sara K. Michels* Taylor M. Butts** Winton D. Vernon Joseph H. Browning Emily R. Milby Claire E. Champagne*** Janae E. Wellum Jacob R. Cassetty Tyler M. Millay Nicole E. Childress■*** Judson M. Wissel Jamie L. Cassidy* Bradley F. Miller Parker S. Clark Madison T. Wright Adam M. Clark Hunter N. Miner Hayley K. Cobbs* Kyle J. Young* Allen M. Clark■* Logan C. Mitchell** Avery M. Coleman Emily C. Clark■*** Austin S. Moore Madalyn E. Duncan* Mathematical Economics Zebadiah Claytor Kerrick A. Moore* Jake M. Edmunds Nicholas A. Alcorn* Amanda G. Collins■*** Jacob S. Mudd Jordan D. Ellis William R. Bennett* Meredith A. Cooke Maxwell S. Mueller Laila M. Elmasri Crosby J. Gardner Andrew T. Coppage Jordan M. Murray Seth A. Elrod Hayden T. Grace■* Ellisa R. Covington Gabriel H. Orlowski Peyton A. Froula** August S. Hemmerich■*** Tiffany B. Davis Yousef M. Oun Heather M. Gosebrink** Maria T. Hernandez■*** Abigail T. Estes Brandon T. Parker Katie L. Goss Shelby N. Jones* Kirk A. Fernandez* John F. Petitt, III Selma Granulo Macyn L. Knoy Dominique W. Fluellen Austyn K. Piccioli*** Whitney A. Gray■** Maria D. Long■** Danielle A. Foster Manfredo E. Quiros, IV Emily K. Griffith Elizabeth C. Ramey■*** Markus A. Freeman Kyle T. Ramsey Kassie D. Hackler Alexander M. Smith Ciara L. Futrell Haley N. Ratterman* Andrea L. Hall Emily R. Thomas■** Madelynne N. Garnett■** Zachary M. Rehm Loretta J. Hellmann** Savannah L. Upchurch Donald P. Gilbert* Kasey A. Render* Ashley A. Hensley Benjamin C. Wright■*** Shyann N. Glass Josh A. Rickert*** Connor L. Hicks Hannah N. Goble Bailey M. Roberts Helen R. Holthaus* Michael M. Gonzales Emily R. Robison Ian F. Hutchins Caitlyn N. Graham Kylie A. Rogers Emily A. King* Janey L. Gray Alexandra I. Rose Zachary R. King■*** Alyssa A. Greenwell Justin S. Sherman** Logan J. Koppel Amanda L. Gruber Kari A. Smith* Gilbert S. Liebert

12 Commencement 2019 Potter College of Leadership Dean Arts & Letters Lawrence Snyder

Order of Exercises Associate Dean May 11, 2019 Merrall Price 10:30 a.m. | E.A. Diddle Arena Department Heads & School Directors Dr. Merrall Price, Associate Dean, Presiding Department of Art Grand March Kristina Arnold Graduates, Faculty and Platform Party Department of Communication National Anthem and State Song Helen Sterk Ms. Brittany Bagwell Vocal Performance Major, Graduating Senior Department of Diversity and Community Studies Jane Olmsted Welcome Dr. Merrall Price, Associate Dean Department of English Rob Hale

Recognition of Honor Graduates Department of Folk Studies Dr. Cheryl Stevens, Provost and Anthropology and Vice President for Academic Affairs Darlene Applegate

Department of History Student Remarks Eric Reed Mr. Jon Meyers, Master of Arts in English, Bowling Green, KY School of Presentation of Master's Degree Recipients Journalism & Broadcasting Presentation of Bachelor's Degree Recipients Robert Dietle Dr. Merrall Price, Associate Dean Department of Modern Languages Recessional Laura McGee Platform Party, Faculty and Graduates Department of Music Scott Harris

Department of Philosophy & Religion Jeff Samuels

Department of Political Science Scott Lasley

Department of Sociology Doug Smith

Department of Theatre and Dance David Young

Commencement 2019 13 MASTER OF ARTS Julie Ann Grim John A. Riley Dylan P. Olsen Criminology Meghan A. Loughry Seth E. Schweers* Clifford P. Parson, III Spencer B. Allen Rebecca Moore Tatum L. Woosley*** Pegah Rouhani Tiffany S. Gooch Emily M. Morgan Baker T. Wright** Elijah B. Smith■*** Stacey D. Hendershot Evan A. Smith Nathaniel B. Shelton Anthropology Natalie R. Turner*** MASTER OF FINE ARTS Mitchell D. Bumpus Jeffrey C. Williams, Jr. Diversity & Community Creative Writing Cara N. Dillard Morgan M. Woodrum Studies Emily R. Diehl Ashley N. Gilliam■*** Alayni Hilton Esther G. French McKenzie R. Johnson Chinese David S. Haydon T'Lisha J. Miller Alexander J. Banaszak■** English Hunter C. Little Jennifer N. Molchan* Austin D. Barnes■** Kayla E. Ernst Marcee L. Wardell Randall G. Spradlin* Ashleigh K. Jeffries Amanda L. Krimmer Elizabeth F. Sutherland Jared D. Long■*** Jon R. Meyers Anna Vy John N. Reecer MASTER OF MUSIC Arabic Lisa A. Williams Keightley A. Dudgeon** Communication Studies Tammy L. Willinger‑Frederick Nathan T. Clark Kassidy R. Orrender Emily J. Adkins■*** Emily Z. Davis Noah A. Stevens■*** Sydni A. Avant Folk Studies Trevor A. Ervin Jacob H. Boon Delainey M. Bowers Ellyn I. Kerchenski Art History Sarah A. Brown** Joel R. Chapman Joshua C. Propst Adria Fonseca Vargas*** Rebecca N. Buckner* Kate E. McElroy Sarah A. Rotramel Michael A. Burris** Eleanor C. Miller Wurile Wang Asian Religions Rachel D. Campbell Shelby N. Wooldridge and Cultures Sabrina A. Carr■*** History Danielle O. Earley■*** Cailyn R. Carter* Maja Antonic Keeley N. Rather Gabriel A. Cravero** Laura M. Bohuski MASTER OF PUBLIC Katlyn D. Sulls Tristan C. Cusick* Jesse A. Brewer ADMINISTRATION Katie N. Fischer*** Alexandra K. Crume Broadcasting Kaitlyn A. Gordon*** Mary T. Nickell Christian M. Howard Allison L. Baker Corbin D. Headlee Gail M. Owen Madison T. Bonzo** Shelby M. Key Organizational Alexus A. Richardson Cameron M. Brooks Essence C. Mask Communication Hovsep Yakubyan Patrick N. Brunner Sophia D. Nasato Scott E. Branton, II Hannah G. Cady, Ms. Kayshla M. Newbrough Rachel L. Cato Katelyn R. Cook Morgan S. Price Curtis T. Edge BACHELOR OF ARTS Noah G. Cordell Bailey Rung Cathryn L. Ellis Carl E. Estelle Meredith C. Sweasy■*** Kristen E. Evans Advertising Pascale J. Fajardo Zachary H. Vessels Alyssa B. Hager Anetonia K. Beck Chelsea L. Faught■*** Jonathan M. Sahlman Baylee R. Bedwell Isaac J. French Corporate & Organizational Maggie Blissett Derek L. Fry*** Communication Sociology Elizabeth E. Burden Krista D. Garrison* Katie T. Antle James R. Baugh Olivia A. Clippinger* James C. Gross Shelbie E. Bell* Crystal G. Belcher Taylor R. Crenshaw Clayton P. Harley Bradley L. Broady Krystal B. Carver Dickens Jazmine M. Elliott Lauren A. Hayden Sara J. Ferguson■*** Stacey D. Hendershot Caroline E. Farley■*** Jade R. Haywood Leah C. Goodwin■*** Kara L. Hodges Kristin L. Funke** Julia M. Huffman*** Aspen K. Hennessey*** Hannah R. Ridner Christina R. Gorman** Mariah E. Hughes Ireland R. Hill■*** Brent D. Grimes Jesse D. Johnson Caitlin B. Martin Social Responsibility & Natalie R. Hedberg Jonelle A. Johnson Lily J. McCoy Sustainable Communities Macy E. Kaiser** Christina M. Langdon Mitchell T. Morris Heather E. Bailey Madeline Karaglanis Andrew L. Long Kristin C. Parsley Julia G. Borders Courtney P. McDonald Aria R. Mathis Noah T. Rudloff ■*** Ashley N. Edwards Mary M. Mercurio Colton I. Mattingly* Samantha J. Shelton Karsen E. Finney Mariya C. Merkley Marie A. Mennefield Sydney M. Sweet Roberta M. Flynn Hannah E. Ray Sarah A. Mills

14 Commencement 2019 Hamilton B. Thiersch Diversity & Community Dillon C. Goettke Tristan R. Shaw■* Jake M. Tullis Studies Steven L. Hunter, Jr. Noah A. Stevens■*** Tyneshia R. Carter Montadhar Jaber Stephen B. Swindell Criminology Lashai M. Compton Gloria J. Jordan Ali J. Tilford Nasser A. Almanea* Shalai M. Compton Margaret D. McCormick Payton E. Basham■*** Lillian P. McAllister Matthew C. Mckinney Journalism Wesley L. Bayles Courtney K. Mclaughlin Victoria G. Mills■*** Emma C. Austin■* Amanda L. Braden Ashlea T. Moses Amelia P. Brett*** Joseph R. Bufford* English Savannah L. Rogers■*** Kacie A. Brockman Ronald G. Butler, Jr. Devin L. Beach Christopher M. Wilborn Shelby S. Bruce** Anna M. Caldwell■*** Anna K. Buri■*** Phoebe Zimmerer■** Emily T. DeLetter Annalicia E. Carlson Kylie E. Carlson Lillie M. Eastham*** Deanne E. Carwile Thomas I. Deaton■*** French Spencer N. Harsh Chloe D. Condo*** Shohei G. Downing Mary T. Myles■*** James C. Humphrey Amber S. Davis Emily E. Embry* Charles B. Killian Rushika J. Fernando Jacob E. Gary History Autumn B. Wheeler Kyle R. Gabehart* Hannah L. Good■* Kyle M. Bale* Nicole G. Ziege■** David W. Greenwell Delaney L. Holt■*** Zachary M. Brumback Sophie C. Hammann Emily B. Houston■*** Tayler K. Bryant Music (Liberal Arts) Erin Y. Hunt Nolan J. Hovell Cory A. Burdette Juliette M. Anderson** Amanda Johnson Murray L. Huber■*** Anna K. Buri■*** Jessica E. Carson William D. Kiser Nathan W. Mayes Elizabeth Deweese Cody L. Lindsey* Holly M. Kratzwald* Jessica L. McCormick■*** Arin J. Durand Matthew J. Nelson*** David E. Lancaster*** Rachel T. McCoy■*** Zachary S. Durbin Joshua C. Pulley Mandolynn A. McClusky Ashton N. McHatton Kayla D. Fleming Sarah M. Schulte■*** Ethan W. McDougal Madeline E. Miles Matthew E. Flood Forrest S. Simeton Kateline E. Metcalfe Sean M. Miller Brian M. Hamilton Richard T. Stevens** Cayla D. Moody Savannah R. Molyneaux■* Katherine L. Hedrick* Emma K. Williams*** Cejay M. Moore Samantha J. Newman Michelle L. Jump Madison E. Owens Christian A. O'Connor Jackson M. Krauser■*** Paralegal Studies Matthew J. Palazzi Celeste N. Rehmel■** Carly F. Lakes Shelby S. Bruce** Logan K. Paris Kylie N. Schaefer■** William N. Matherly Brynn T. Clemons** Jarred N. Perkins Morgan S. Stevens** Anne T. Mccubbin** Jackson C. Gillock* Tyler P. Proctor Armin Viteskic Seth T. Mcdowell■*** Morgan A. Knox Danielle E. Rector Samantha F. Williams William D. McGhee Taylor N. Morrison Kelsey N. Redding** Destiny P. Woodhouse* Ian A. Milden■*** Jonathan M. Russell Brooke S. Wright* Benjamin A. Morgan Philosophy Joyce H. Scalf Joshua M. Wyatt‑Dilley Joseph M. Shaffer Nicole A. Camargo■*** Francisco J. Serrano Zachary M. Zimmerer■*** Thomas K. Sullivan■*** Logan M. Taylor* Angela L. Shehan Jose F. Terrazas, Jr. Loretta L. Sonsalla English For Secondary Marquasia D. Woodson Photojournalism Andrew J. Stidham Teachers Kyle N. Young Joseph L. Barkoff Keegan M. Sullivan Morgan E. Aldridge■*** Ebony S. Cox Tiair D. Tyler Olivia N. Hannifan■*** Honors Self-Designed Abigail E. Dollins Sarah K. Uland■** Delaney L. Holt■*** Studies Kelsea P. Hobbs Sierra A. Vilfer Allison C. Millay*** Paul F. Wilson■ Evan F. Mattingly Justice L. Walker Kati L. Ramage** Mhari L. Shaw* Emma L. White Jazmin L. Reynolds International Affairs Kendall M. Warner Austin Z. Young Olivia N. Athanasakes■*** Anthony T. Williams Film Mariel Casian Kathryn A. Ziesig** Dance Meghan E. Ashley* Parker F. Cohen*** Ar'Meishia S. Burrow■*** Jesse A. Ayer Nathan T. Harrison* Political Science Lilly A. Comstock*** Luke P. Azar Emily B. Houston■*** Alhumaidi T. Alshammari Matthew K. Dant Kathryn E. Babbage* Eady O. James■*** William G. Angermeier Abbey N. Lutts■*** Mary C. Bacon* Bradley S. Orr■* Andrew S. Benningfield Jillian C. Terry■*** Jordan L. Crabbe*** Alexandra R. Rusher Alisha S. Connors Jena L. Thompson* Robert F. Franssen‑Myers■*** Jacob T. Sharp Harlee P. Havens■***

Commencement 2019 15 Amy Helton Social Studies Visual Studies BACHELOR OF MUSIC Caitlin M. Henley Grace E. Beecher* Rachael J. Baumgardner Christopher L. Lagattuta Nelson R. Bodenbender Travis A. Cox Tanner C. Age** Amanda N. Leonard** April N. Ford*** Katlynn A. Davis Lucas C. Allen** Kara N. Lowry■*** McKinley C. King Emily N. Geiman■** Brittany L. Bagwell John D. May■** Sheridan K. Overholt* Charissa P. Harris* Andrea D. Bangean** Kevin J. Owens■*** Carla M. Ramsey Jessica M. Link** Molly H. Bell■*** Deven M. Richardson■** Hannah C. Simpson*** Samantha L. Mayes* Anna K. Darling*** Travis J. Ryan■*** Mackenzie L. Miller‑Reeves* George D. Glass* Order of Exercises Yasmine A. Sadrinia* Sociology Katherine Mitchell Hannah J. Goldman* May 11, 2019 Kelly A. Stone■*** Daryn N. Bradley Savannah N. Mohr*** Ellen E. Hughes■*** 1:00 p.m. | E.A. Diddle Arena Monica L. Wallace** Sarah E. Brashear Dakota C. Morgan** Vanessa D. McClaskey*** Hannah D. Wilcutt*** Chloe E. Caudel Zachary A. Plocica Gyuri Min Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean, Presiding Ellie M. Young*** Christy M. Charles Andrea E. Sargent Sarah F. Morgan Wendy R. Day Kaitlin N. Stacker Trevor J. Neaveill* Public Relations Asia C. Doyle Nicholas E. Stewart Richard N. Raaf*** Grand March Haley R. Baker Lydia K. Dozier* Sydney N. Thomas* Cameron T. Richards■** Graduates, Faculty and Platform Party Savannah C. Brant Alice T. Edmon Cameron G. Tutt Joshua W. Roberson Alesis D. Collins Sherry A. Garner Joshua D. Scott Welcome Catrina E. Cooksey Brandi E. Greenfield Lauryn A. Slaton** Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean Ben H. Duncan*** Lindsay A. Haynes BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Brooke N. Thornsberry■*** Emily A. Edmonds Alexandra P. Hunter Performing Arts John V. Goebel, IV William D. McGhee Colby T. Clark*** National Anthem and State Song Olivia G. Goff Kameron T. Reese Samantha M. Conradi BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Ms. Brittany Bagwell Emily E. Hatfield Amanda J. Thurman Sean P. Diaz Honors Self-Designed Vocal Performance Major, Graduating Senior Zachary E. Hawkins Jacklyn D. Travis*** Lauren R. Hanson Studies ■ Abigail B. Haynes** Jessica L. Williams Otway H. Mayfield, IV** Hilarie R. Spangler * Introduction of Platform Party and Recognition of Faculty ■ Kelly N. Howe Baylee C. Morton* Roy E. Williams, IV * Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean Allyson E. Hutchins Spanish Nicholas C. Struck■*** Gillian R. James Olivia N. Athanasakes■*** Molly R. Mackowiak* Anais J. Compton** Visual Arts ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Student Remarks Jason A. Odine Ryanne E. Garcia** Rachel A. Allen Paralegal Studies Ms. Rachel Mathis, Biology Major, Russellville, KY Chinemerem C. Okorie Tiye E. Gardner■ Rachael J. Baumgardner David L. Parker Olivia P. Peebles Paige A. Glass Mason A. Brennenstuhl Congratulatory Remarks & Recognition of Honor Graduates Nicole E. Pepper Cindy A. Gomez* Lindsey N. Dangerfield* Dr. Cheryl Stevens, Provost ■ Sydney N. Rager Trevor J. Hoffman * Erika N. Denning* and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jamie K. Salings** Danielle M. Johnson*** Emily N. Geiman■** Josephine M. Shriver** Amelia R. Kolb■*** Hannah M. Gribbins** Hailee S. Smith Christina N. Lester■*** Charissa P. Harris* Presentation of Ceremonial Diplomas Catherine A. Sullivan** Dixie M. Major■*** Joel T. James Dr. Kenneth Crawford, Associate Dean Marley A. Wallace* Kirk M. Vessels** Bailey J. Jordan** ■ Matthew D. Wisenden* Callie M. Williams *** Fengyan Liu Closing Remarks ■ Amy L. Wyer *** Lauren P. Miller** Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean Rachel M. Zettlemoyer Theatre Autumn L. Minor Cassandra L. Collins Dakota C. Morgan** Religious Studies Darian P. Doom‑Devoto Craig R. Ostertag* “College Heights” Thomas W. Kandler■*** Jacey C. Fears Hallie E. Pennington Ms. Brittany Bagwell Tristan J. Norris Alexander C. Hollifield Madeline L. Rafferty** Vocal Performance Major, Graduating Senior Kenneth R. Ott Jada B. Jefferson* Summer R. Shepherd■*** Alexis R. Jones Jayhna M. Sheppard Recessional Conner A. Keef Alexus C. Smith Platform Party, Faculty and Graduates Morgan A. McPherson Aaron K. Sturgill Jada C. Morris* McKenna L. Webb** Rachel D. Paris■*** Rebecca L. White*** Ivy C. Sauder*** Jianhua Wu Olivia J. Scott Hilarie R. Spangler■* Meredith C. Sweasy■*** 16 Commencement 2019 Ogden College of Leadership Dean Science and Engineering Greg Arbuckle

Order of Exercises Associate Deans May 11, 2019 Kenneth Crawford 1:00 p.m. | E.A. Diddle Arena Cathleen Webb

Department Heads Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean, Presiding & School Directors

Grand March Agriculture and Graduates, Faculty and Platform Party Food Science Fred DeGraves

Welcome Biology Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean Bruce Schulte

Chemistry National Anthem and State Song Stuart Burris Ms. Brittany Bagwell Vocal Performance Major, Graduating Senior Engineering & Applied Sciences Stacy Wilson Introduction of Platform Party and Recognition of Faculty Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean Geography and Geology Fred Siewers Student Remarks Mathematics Ms. Rachel Mathis, Biology Major, Russellville, KY Bruce Kessler

Congratulatory Remarks & Recognition of Honor Graduates Physics and Astronomy Dr. Cheryl Stevens, Provost Michael Carini and Vice President for Academic Affairs Psychological Sciences Kelly Madole Presentation of Ceremonial Diplomas Dr. Kenneth Crawford, Associate Dean

Closing Remarks Dr. Gregory Arbuckle, Dean

“College Heights” Ms. Brittany Bagwell Vocal Performance Major, Graduating Senior

Recessional Platform Party, Faculty and Graduates

Commencement 2019 17 MASTER OF ARTS Homeland Security Nicholas J. Fischer Tyrek L. Leverette Mathematics Sciences Bridjunnie Garnett Brendan A. Liddle** Leslie B. Brown Alexander A. Larin Max D. Goldstein Crystal M. Mccloyn* Steven C. Coffey Redmond B. Greenwell Benjamin C. McDaniel Hannah B. Keith Mathematics Patrick A. Groce* Tyler B. Robinson Hector Leonzo Cu Jameelah S. Alotaibi Chandler S. Hampton Morgan A. Scott Samantha L. McCann Christian R. Lowe Anna R. Houchens Waleed T. Shaikh Frederick D. Warren Ruchini D. Mendis Akor A. Igboyi Joseph E. Williams, III*** Jacob S. Menix Anthony D. Jerome MASTER OF SCIENCE Leslie S. Langley Biochemistry Agriculture Psychology Benjamin D. Maddox** Fenil S. Chavda Parth K. Dudhagara Romin E. Geiger Dixie M. Major■*** Stephanie D. Espinoza Andrew N. Gammon Jordan A. Gregory Alexander B. Mann Kathrine A. Gaiko■** Loren C. Gross, Jr. Alexia J. Higginbotham Allison M. Martin Paige A. Hiltner■ Kenneth R. Johnson Alyssa R. Minton Morgan B. Mason** Johnathan L. Mollman■*** Erica L. May Matthew R. Penner Courtney P. Masters Mallory R. Ritter■*** Nicholas K. Porter Jeffrey T. Powers Erin E. Masterson Daniel R. Rozefort*** Robert R. Roth Ashley N. Quigley Jo L. May Robert E. Twidwell Julia F. McClain■** Biology Biology Erik J. Mikulcik■*** Reilly S. Boone■*** Jennifer I. Campbell BACHELOR OF ARTS Chandler H. Minton Seirra A. Braden Nicholas J. Coffey Mathematics Taylor A. Morris Jonathan L. Bunnell■** Olivia M. Gearner Sarah O. Butler Grant J. Noble Richard H. Burd■*** Brett L. Hodinka Rachel A. Cunningham*** Miranda L. Power Austin B. Byrn Denis Hodzic Andrew M. Davis■*** Dylan S. Rippy Michaela T. Carter■*** Lauren E. McCaslin Emma B. Lawson■** James C. Roberts Hannah P. Chaney■*** Mary G. McClure Rachel T. McCoy■*** Kara B. Robertson Tiara L. Cochran■** Kelsey E. Powers Jessica A. Spears*** Clayton T. Ryan Colten R. Collings■*** Brigit R. Rooney Andrew R. Thomerson■ Clay E. Scudder* Jonathan R. Criswell** Amanda K. Staples Nicole A. White■*** Carlie R. Seymour* Rachel K. Curtis■ Kelsey L. Zimmer** Breanna N. Short Tate C. Dillman Chemistry Emily A. Smith Conner E. Duke* Keerthi Appala Nicholas R. Stuart James H. Dunnigan■*** BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Robert B. Thomas Abigail E. Evans** Computer Science Advanced Manufacturing Blake J. Thompson Kassity B. Farris Ashwini Lokesh Maksym Nagorny Kodi L. Thompson Michala J. Frederick■*** Smita L. Peter Nicholas W. Turner Kelly J. Freeman Agriculture Brittany R. Waters Sam J. Fugate■*** Engineering Technology Jacob Barker Drew M. Wilken Jacob R. Gardner* Management John N. Baston Victoria J. Willis* Braxton L. Gauthier Jose L. Barahona Ryan E. Bonamarte Aaron R. Wilson Bethany A. Gearlds** Nicholas J. Cross Shyanne E. Box Elissa F. Youart Clarissa V. Gearner■* Dheyaa A. Kamaluldeen Brittany N. Brangers** Sabrina F. Young* Taylor E. Geary Barbara Key Chelsea M. Brooks Arsany A. Gergis** Jonathan C. Bunnell Architectural Science Kristine D. Gillenwater** Geoscience Robert S. Bunnell Timothy J. Abbott** Jonathan R. Greene■*** Cayla M. Baughn Dakota J. Burns Mohammed A. Alkadhim Tanner W. Harris■*** Gerardo Diaz Jr. Alexandra L. Byers*** Saleh A. Alotaibi Trevor J. Hoffman■* Collins U. Eke Jackson W. Cain Fahad Alqahtani Colleen S. Jackson■** Jason B. Fox Victoria N. Carter* Ala Alrebeh Lindsy L. Jasper■** Jenna M. Hammond Madison R. Connor** Anna M. Bowlds* Ashlee N. Jones Rachel A. Kaiser Kylie S. Davis*** Justin M. Carter* Hannah E. Kay■* Chelsey L. Kipper Monika R. Decker Ethan A. Conkin* Rebekah G. Kayser* Keith R. Semler Julie K. Deneen Anthony M. Graham* Seth E. Klaine*** Logan G. Duke Zoie E. Hamby Elizabeth A. Lawrence Jordan E. Elmore Jacob T. Hooper Victoria A. Lawson Wesley B. Estes*** Korey M. Jaynes Ashley N. Leezer

18 Commencement 2019 Kristen M. Lile** Kennedy E. Neukam■* Jennifer B. Graves Perry Construction Management Kara N. Lowry■*** Olivia F. Obermyer Dmarc L. Gray Badr Z. Aldakheel* Shifa Maryyam Kasey L. Renfrow Erin N. Gregory*** Mastafa K. Aldarwish Rachel L. Mathis■** Rachel A. Southerland* Harley W. Hagans James W. Alexander, III Joseph L. McIntyre■*** Malis Vanna Alec M. Hay Nief M. Alghamdi Adam T. Mcmahon Corinne E. Warlick■*** Melissa G. Hicks Saud M. Almansour Maggie A. Mesker■** Shelby L. Wathen** Michael R. Holbrook Hassan K. Alnasir Hannah E. Miller■ Brandon T. Holley Sultan Alrasheedi Kristen N. Miller■*** Civil Engineering Justin K. Houser Abdulrahman A. Alzubaidi Erin E. Moe Evan M. Acosta Anthony M. Iacobucci Dalton T. Barrow Tiara L. Moore■* Ali A. Akrouf Jardin A. Johnson Mohammed A. Binhowidy Gates C. Nichols Rakan K. Alharthi Michael S. Kidd Mazen O. Bukhary Colton L. Oakes■** Khaled A. Aljaber Kadie L. Kimbrough David A. Carver Patrick R. O'Reilly Abdulkareem Alnesafi Madison R. Knies Jacob N. Caudill Claire E. Ottman*** Andrew D. Bell■** Bradley C. Knowles Gregory T. Deason Selena C. Pantoja Kaitlin A. Berry*** Chenarkor Kun Garrett R. Dunn* Swetaben A. Patel■*** Stacey Beutjer** Joan P. Maguino Zegarra Ryanne E. Garcia** Lauren E. Pedersen■*** Katy A. Bridges■*** Sha B. Mangar Justin T. Graham Pedram Pishbin Timothy B. Brown Michael Martone* Derek S. Hall Nikil Ravishankar■** Luke G. Edmunds* Alexander J. McMullen Cameron R. Henderson Jenna R. Rowlett■*** Joseph T. Emmert* David D. Meece Cooper J. Mattingly Meliha Salcinovic* Matthew L. Gregory** Christian C. Moore Eric R. Phillips Dylan S. Sanford*** Christopher D. Henderlight*** Santona Pandey Jared N. Schnarr Kathryn M. Sawyer■*** Morgan L. Hertelendy■*** Meet N. Patel David W. Schroeder Alex R. Schneller** James R. Hilt* Brandon J. Scheid Austin R. Shahan Christina R. Sego■*** Van I. Hong Bobby Scott, Jr. Christopher R. Summers Andrew C. Sitlinger■ Colson C. Hunt* Lauren E. Segers Dalton J. Tackett Jessica E. Skaggs Matthew G. Lawson* Dana Terry Austin D. Varner Chelsea K. Smith■** Austin T. Loney Brandon L. Tucker* Trace V. Verneuille Ethan L. Smith*** Jared L. Murray* Phillip P. Tucker Brandon C. Wesnofske Jonathan T. Smith■** Khalid H. Musallam Jonathan G. Utsey Deric A. Wesseler Ja Vonte A. Turner Robert C. Nicholson*** Edward A. VanCleave Thomas R. Willis*** Lexie N. Turpin Austin S. Roberts Israel Vargas** Cody W. Vender Samuel J. Robinson Electrical Engineering Hannah A. Watkins■ Jared C. Searcy* Computer Science Ahmed O. Alothman Logan D. Wilburn Bethany S. Vogt*** Matthew A. Armstrong Rakan M. Alshammary Hope E. Williams Jarrett R. Braden■*** Lindsey N. Byrd** Morgan F. Willis** Computer Information Michael P. Butera*** Collin T. Coolbaugh■* Kathleen M. Wilmes* Technology Antonio V. Chavez* Turner M. Davis Rachel L. Wilson* Aaron M. Arnold Brandon L. Clark Krishna Dodeja Allison G. Worthy** Morgan T. Atwood Austin T. Cultra Thomas R. Everson*** Jacob L. Baker Deepak V. Damera Hunter L. Gipson■** Chemistry Zachary Bergner Taylor A. Duvall David W. Hall Christian A. Alcantar** Bryan J. Bonmon, Jr. Dustin Groce Courtney T. Smith Ashton L. Ausbrooks** Robert Brandon** Peter J. Harlan*** Benjamin C. Wright■*** Jeanice L. Boyd Brandon Brewer Bailey C. Henson** Christopher C. Collins■*** Lindsey M. Brooks* Terry E. James Geography & Levi C. Curtis■*** My I. Bui** Austin K. Kirby** Environmental Studies Makenzie R. Dishon Nhi H. Bui** Marlon J. Moran Austin B. Burkes Sydnie E. Gordon*** Alex H. Cook Mary C. Odenthal Ashlin B. Butler Jonathan R. Greene■*** Fikreyesus G. Desta* Adam J. Passanisi* Jason L. Carter Emily N. Grogan■** Sven Dugandzija Travis J. Ryan■*** Hannah R. Caudill■*** Abbas I. Hussain■*** Austin L. Dunkerson Robert J. Sauer■*** Natalie J. Kincheloe Colleen S. Jackson■** Nolan R. Dziubakowski Jamie O. Thomas Alexandra G. Meredith Seth E. Klaine*** Spencer L. Elswick* Jeremy L. Wells*** Jacqueline A. Schmitt William K. Meyer■* Bryon K. Eversole* Yichun Zhou** Catherine E. Walters Heidi L. Millay*** Daniel C. Gosser

Commencement 2019 19 Geology Penekamwanga Bwerevu Lauren E. Dorris** Jamie N. Braun Trason W. Carter Taylor J. Duvall** Devin R. Hainje* Lauren A. Cooper■*** Samuel D. Fisk** Tyler D. Coppage Alexandra P. Ford** Industrial Sciences Lincoln P. Curry■** Samantha J. Gatlin* John E. Bray Payton B. Donohoo*** Ashley N. Gilliam■*** William J. Goodman*** Matthew D. Hall*** Industrial - Vocational, Matthew A. Guinn Lacey A. Harper Career, Technical - Nekoda R. Hatmaker William H. Hornsby■** Education Yerald Hernandez De La Paz Shelby A. King■*** Jennifer W. Carter Cameron V. Hicks*** Chloe E. Meehan** Devin A. Higdon Kendall L. Miller■ Manufacturing Engineering Christopher J. Horsley*** Austin M. Pasch Technology Parker B. Howell* Casandra F. Rollins*** Nasser A. Alboainain Kyle D. Martens■*** Brittney D. Scamihorn** Abdullah Aldabous Clayton C. Phelps*** Anna K. Siewers■* Faisal N. Alhathal Connor W. Powell Jalasia D. Tobin Qassim Almarzooq Joseph R. Redmon Lauren T. Wallace Meqhim A. Almeqhim Emily L. Sage■** Cynthia E. Williams* Ammar S. Alomesh Jarrett C. Sippola*** Jonah C. Brooks Richard T. Stevens** Technology Management Deane K. Dutton Maxwell S. Sweet Kameel Alhamadi Francisco D. Flores Marcus A. Todd■*** Mansour E. Alsadun Luke H. Gevedon Grant M. Cox Nicholas C. Goode Medical Laboratory Science Samuel L. Hemmerich** Trenton J. Little Lauren A. Sams** Joshua B. Mason Robert L. Long* Joshua Savage* Hasan M. Shallhoub Meteorology Robert Woodson, Jr.* Robert J. Stuart Brandon W. Bonds Austin W. Wiedemer Lindsey N. Byrd** JC A. Evans ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Mathematical Economics Justin K. Hobbs Agricultural Technology Nicholas A. Alcorn* Daniel T. Martin** & Management William R. Bennett* Carson C. Meredith■** Zoe E. Desloge Crosby J. Gardner Bailey R. Stevens Alec C. Fields Hayden T. Grace■* Brandon S. Wasilewski*** Jacob A. Thompson August S. Hemmerich■*** Alexander S. Williams Maria T. Hernandez■*** Vocational – Industrial Shelby N. Jones* Middle Grades and Technical Teacher Macyn L. Knoy Mathematics Education Maria D. Long■** Paula A. Adams Mark K. Cope, Jr.++ Elizabeth C. Ramey■*** Jordan R. Dowell Joseph W. Hale Alexander M. Smith Kimberly A. Johnston Emily R. Thomas■** Middle School Science Matthew A. Keith Savannah L. Upchurch Savanna R. Mills** John M. Page Benjamin C. Wright■*** Madison T. Wells■*** Brian Provine

Mechanical Engineering Physics Christopher S. Abrams Trason W. Carter Jaber A. Aldarawish Byron R. Grant** Fahad R. Al‑Khayat Keiti N. Rueter Mohammed N. Almubarak Abdullah N. Alruwashed Psychological Science Muhannad AlShaikhJafar Sarah A. Akihary*** Andrew C. Blair Crystal D. Beard*** Joseph R. Brady Brooke C. Beck* Evan W. Burch■*** Anna Benham

20 Commencement 2019 College of Leadership Dean Education and Behavioral Sciences Corinne M. Murphy Order of Exercises Department Heads May 11, 2019 & School Directors 3:30 p.m. | E.A. Diddle Arena Counseling and Student Affairs Jill Sauerheber Dr. Corinne M. Murphy, Dean, Presiding Educational Administration, Leadership, and Research Grand March Marguerita DeSander Graduates, Faculty and Platform Party Military Science and Leadership Thomas MacMillin Welcome Dr. Corinne M. Murphy, Dean Professional Studies Jeff Butterfield Presentation of Colors Psychology WKU Army ROTC Color Guard Pitt Derryberry Steve Wininger National Anthem and State Song Ms. Olivia Mitchell School of Teacher Education Elementary Education and Music (Liberal Arts) Major, Graduating Senior Blair Thompson

Recognition of Faculty and Honored Guests Dr. Corinne M. Murphy, Dean

Recognition of Honor Graduates Dr. Cheryl Stevens, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Congratulatory Remarks Dr. Corinne M. Murphy, Dean

Presentation of Ceremonial Diplomas Dr. Marguerita DeSander, Department Head Educational Administration, Leadership and Research

Closing Remarks Dr. Corinne M. Murphy, Dean

“College Heights” Ms. Olivia Mitchell Elementary Education and Music (Liberal Arts) Major, Graduating Senior

Recessional Platform Party, Faculty and Graduates

Commencement 2019 21 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION Daniel R. Perdue Educational Leadership School Psychology Tuan Minh Pham Tyler B. Burton Kelsie R. Price Beth Duvall Flemming Lindsey M. Coomer Anastachia Reed Dissertation: Perceptions of Rural High School Professional Ellen N. Cox Tony W. Rodgers School Counselors Regarding the Impact of Strategies to Shelby E. Monahan Raul Rojas, Jr. Help At-Risk Learners Graduate Shelby L. Montgomery Walter E. Scott Dissertation Chair: Dr. Janet Tassell Erin Elizabeth S. Morris Patrick V. Smith McKenzie E. Perdew Alexander A. Stamatiou Joanna R. Jones Jalen M. Rhodes Douglas A. Sullivan Dissertation: Veteran Transition from Combat to Campus: Sally M. Swaby A Mixed Methods Study Myra H. Thomas Dissertation Chair: Dr. Antony Norman MASTER OF ARTS Trisha A. Thomas Organizational Leadership Rebekah J. Thompson Brittany Baise Richey Adam S. Abshire Li Chin Wang Dissertation: School Connectedness: Teachers’ Perspectives Dilialamu Abudurezhake Riley L. Watson on the Effects of a Small Learning Community on Ninth- Tyra Anderson Chrystal G. Wilson Grade Student Transition and Dropout Daniel K. Bacus Shamika C. Wilson Dissertation Chair: Dr. Antony D. Norman Jessica R. Basham Xin Zhao Kimberly J. Blackburn Jean A. Zwick Holly McLeod Ross Alexandria S. Brasher Dissertation: Technology, Professional Development, and Katherine E. Browning Psychology Student Achievement: Using the TELL Survey in a Study of Jason R. Catoe Dane F. Adkins Low Socioeconomic Schools in Kentucky Xinning Chen Hollie B. Coleman Dissertation Chair: Dr. Antony Norman Heng Dai Brandon P. Cvengros Rachel A. Daugherty Casey R. Ford Zachary Ward Lauren P. Dezarn Skyler P. Green Dissertation: Physician Stress: Is the Electronic Health Monica Q. Duvall Hannah B. Krisher Record to Blame? Noah R. Edmonson Hannah J. Turner Dissertation Chair: Dr. Randall Capps Carrie S. Ernst Jamie L. Williams Joey Filosa Robert M. Flak DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY Elizabeth M. Garduno MASTER OF ARTS Sarah E. George IN EDUCATION Brooke Regina Jacobs Neil P. Goodin Adult Education Dissertation: Baseline Trauma Symptoms: Residential vs. Darik Haight Shelby L. Cole Non-Residential Victims of Intimate Partner Violence Qingshuang Han Dissertation Chair: Dr. Amy Cappiccie Jasmine C. Hockaday Counseling William P. Holiday Nikki L. Atkinson Colleen Marie Kirsch Hiltz White Jennifer M. Huff Holly N. Blackburn Dissertation: Comparison Study: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Benjamin D. Jeffries Kimberly Frank Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Mary D. Johnson Kristen L. Hoskins Therapy for Trauma Samantha D. Jones Payton N. Keith Dissertation Chair: Dr. Frederick Grieve Shayln E. Koch Hailey E. Konermann Christopher L. Lazaruis Emily C. Lowe Michele Nicole Murdock Danielle E. Lee Allison D. Newman Dissertation: The Use of Vouchers to Negatively Reinforce Shawn Liston Michael D. Shacklette Number of Weeks Compliant Among Clients in a Mental Michael J. Loftis Jennifer H. Shoemaker Health Court Robert M. MacLafferty Kirstin T. Spillman Dissertation Chair: Dr. Carl Myers Julia R. Marshall Amanda R. Stewart Thomas R. Matlock, II Kylie A. Tangen Blake William Palmer Adam J. Mayer Thomas R. Wilkin Dissertation: Treatment Acceptability of an Eight-Week Kyle A. McKelvey Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Protocol Mari Nishimura Dissertation Chair: Dr. Sally Kuhlenschmidt Samuel E. O'Bryan Mallory L. O'Neil Tracy R. Owens

22 Commencement 2019 Education & Behavioral Special Education - MSD MASTER OF SCIENCE Allison M. Luttrell Science Studies Porshia T. Austin Library Informatics & Antonio Martinez Christina M. Jones Frances Crawford Technology in Education Lauren J. McGuire* Elizabeth L. Spragens Abigail U. Hampton Maria B. Atkins Adam H. Moore Ashley N. McWhorter Morgan Cossel Brenna R. Murphy Elementary Education Richelle M. Woodrome Michele Deon Mary T. Myles■*** Teacher Leader Candice A. Elliott Kevin S. Nguyen Anna M. Bewley Student Affairs in Ashley D. Johnson Gabrielle D. Nichols Olivia D. Blakeman Higher Education Lauren M. Parrigan Emily M. Noel Kierra A. Chandler Andre M. Dowell Megan M. Wade Christa N. Obenchain Kelly A. Freeman Destinee M. Greer Destiny S. Osgood Mary E. Newton Bethany M. Halcomb Library Media Education Olivia J. Parker*** Stacy A. Saltsman La'Quinta L. Hogan Katie B. Chapman Shannon M. Plese Julie L. Storch Yauntia D. Holts Jessica T. Eaton Kendra L. Poland Jennifer A. Thompson Daniella Izaguirre Laura Klemin Catherine C. Prater Holly E. White Bruce L. Maine Carla D. Wood ReAunna L. Puskac*** Chazman D. McKoy Stephanie D. Reels Gifted Education and Alieshia A. Nunnally Elizabeth P. Reid** Talent Development Ashley M. Parr BACHELOR OF ARTS Abigail D. Roush Kayla C. Bush Marcus C. Stubbs Psychology Jamie N. Scott*** Jaclyn R. Green Latavia A. Walker Mary E. Adams* Kaylee N. Searcy*** Emilee B. Ward Olivia R. Adams* Suzannah N. Slayton Literacy Education Andrea A. Ambam*** Morgan L. Smith Bliss P. Aebersold Alyssa N. Bailey Tucker M. Stantliff** Carissa J. Depue MASTER OF ARTS Mallory A. Baker Leresa M. Steenbergen Jaclyn M. Guier IN TEACHING Laura A. Bates Cierra S. Steiner Mattea E. Meadows Interdisciplinary Early Alyssa G. Berry■*** Mindy D. Stevens Amy L. Williams Childhood Education, Austyn N. Black** Rachel M. Tarrence Catherine R. Wintuska Birth to Primary, Initial Lydia C. Bowlds Christal A. Thomson** Certification Kowanika A. Broadus Amber H. Vanover Middle Grades Education Sarah W. Conder Amber V. Bruce Laura A. Vincent Teacher Leader Haley L. Davis Peden Richard H. Burd■*** Emma K. Wafzig** Phuong T. Doan Lisa P. Fulkerson Randi N. Bush Ciara N. Waggoner*** Robert G. Whitlock Jessica E. Lacy Jamie L. Byrd Sydney L. Walsh Jessica H. Lester Desiree A. Carver Billy J. Whitaker School Counseling Jonlyn M. Conway Stacey M. Wilkins*** Brooke K. Ayres Middle Grades Education, Laurin R. Dalton Madeline A. Williams Emilee P. Coffman Initial Certification Chandler B. Davis Elizabeth K. Young Krista G. Duckett Steven M. Devine Brooklynd Decker** April C. Gaskey Connor R. East Wayman C. Hart Secondary Education, Quinton R. Edwards Brittany L. Middleton Initial Certification Nawdya N. Fletcher Allen M. Corder Sydney R. Garrison■*** Secondary Education Rose Mary Lovell Kayla N. Geistman* Teacher Leader Xiuli Meng Sarah A. Hamilton Jessica M. Cline Michelle Rojas Castillo Lesley A. Harney* Christian M. Northcutt Shuyan Wu Jacklyn M. Henry Alex J. Strode Catherine E. Hines** Special Education, Initial Lauren E. Ivey Special Education Teacher Certification - LBD Hannah M. King■*** Leader - LBD Cody T. Clifton Taylor R. King Kara D. Bucklew Kristy R. Knelson Heath A. Kirby Marissa J. Graham Mara E. Kosater* Raymond Haddix Elizabeth G. Kuntz*** Carrie E. McClendon Gabrielle J. Latham Brian Lewis Veronica E. Lopez

Commencement 2019 23 BACHELOR OF Cedrick L. Harris Jolene R. Poteet*** BACHELOR OF SCIENCE INTERDISCIPLINARY Shanna L. Hays** Kendall B. Prunty Elementary Education STUDIES Samnang J. Heng Devon R. Quincy Suzann D. Aide* Lorie Hensley Whitney W. Raines* Leann R. Ashby** Siobhan M. Abel Madison T. Higgs Chesney K. Rice Morgan W. Baggarly* Ashlie L. Adkins Marisa R. Hinkebein Charity J. Richardson Ashley E. Barrett Mallory B. Akers Anna M. Holman Scot L. Richardson Shannon L. Becklehimer* Abdulaziz M. Alghamdi Ben E. Holt Brittney C. Roberts Madeline K. Boyd Twarara R. Alvey Lindsey D. Houston Elizabeth L. Roberts* Ashley N. Boyken* John A. Arnold Ashley L. Hudnall McKenzie T. Robinson Sarah E. Brown* Jonathan Atkins Leticia D. Hughes Kristie M. Rogers Zita K. Cabello Jazman P. Austin Mary E. Hume Ethan G. Saltsman Madison T. Coburn*** Luke W. Bailey Chad F. Humphrey Ashton B. Seifert Laura B. Croghan*** Tiffany C. Ballard Steven Huntress Emmalyn P. Serrano Sarah C. Davis** William A. Ballou Dontavion T. Jackson Karen B. Shaneyfelt Ashlea E. Ellsbury Dayosha B. Barnett Haley M. James Seaton C. Sheldon* Makayla M. Emmert Amanda S. Barrett Quintavious M. Jernighan Christine L. Shelton Carolina D. Escobar Katlan R. Bradley Diamond M. Jordan Meaghan M. Shunk Shannon M. Ferguson Brandy S. Brown Miriam J. Kavanagh John C. Sidebottom Samantha N. Franks Cara M. Burroughs Bailey E. Keith Alexa J. Sigler Caitlyn J. Gerald Shelby N. Cable* Doug Y. Kim* Sumer B. Simmons Shelby E. Gibson** Nyah S. Cade Bianca M. Kinslow Lashonda T. Simpson Lillian B. Harned Kwanesha K. Caldwell Courtney M. Knight* Evan F. Sisley Sarah E. Helton** Reece Calvert Brittany E. Kuster Sandra D. Skinner Kaitlyn M. Henson Samantha Camp Darius L. Lancaster Whitney B. Snodgrass Rachel A. Herrington Rebecca A. Cecil Marketta A. Lawless Stephanie M. Sowder Sydney E. Hicks Michael J. Carr Jordan R. Lemster Holly L. Stacker Kelsey L. Hood Madeleine T. Clarke Abigail J. Lewis Levi M. Stephenson Kelsey E. Humpert■*** Mitchel Coleman Juannae O. Lewis Sara M. Sturdivant Sara F. Ingram Hannah P. Coles Hannah E. Logsdon Ayana A. Taylor Lauren W. Keen Cassandra L. Cook Tonya L. Lovitt Kevin D. Taylor Morgan D. Lamkin* Amanda L. Cornelius Brooklyn K. Mann Mina G. Thomas* Olivia E. Long■*** Parris C. Criscillis Timothy L. Maxberry, Jr. Melissa A. Troutt Kathryn N. Lowe** Cydney O. Crutcher Clay D. McDowell Michael E. Tunsil Alicia B. Luckett** Ta'Corian D. Darden Emily N. Mitchell James R. Warren Michaela E. Marret John L. Davis, Jr. Taryn M. Mitchell Taryn L. Washington Valerie A. Matheny** Madeline G. Dawson** Der'Quione L. Mobley, Jr. Ashya D. Watkins Jessica P. McElroy* Adalberto De Rivas Respeto William A. Montelli** Jared T. Watkins Catherine G. Metcalf Mik'Quan C. Deane Autumn B. Morehead Brooke A. Weakly Olivia M. Mitchell* Carla D. Delgado Ryan D. Morris JaMikal R. Weathers Mia M. Morris* Lilliana Delgado Elizabeth B. Mount Abbey N. Wheeler Valarie B. Nash Jerome A. Dierig, II Shashaank Narayanan*** Sara B. Williams Matthew J. Nelson*** Kathleen L. Doughty*** Troy M. Newell Lauren N. Wright Danielle S. Prosser Brent A. Edwards Aimee M. Nicoletti Julia W. Yates Shelby A. Radford*** Rhoda E. Eldot Thomas A. Norfleet Haley W. Yoebstl Mallory D. Sallee Lauren D. Elliott** Taziah D. Northington Teia L. Sammons Kennedy Emebunor Dominic P. Ossello Kylie L. Sheridan* Billy G. Estes Zachary T. Page Rachel N. Shipp* Christina M. Farmer Dani E. Parsley Adam Smith Dallas M. Fowler‑Charlton Miles A. Pate Harrison K. Spires Ross D. Gibbens Patrick C. Payne Abigail N. Stivers■*** Naquesia J. Gleaves Kirsten E. Perkins Ariel A. Taylor Jordon M. Gonzalez Justin C. Phelps Patrice S. Thomas* William J. Green Arryonna Pinkney Daniel Gribbins Kyle C. Poole Tue D. Ha Derrick D. Porter■ Allie M. Harrington Tyana J. Porter

24 Commencement 2019 Mary R. Toohey*** Triston Phillips Systems Management Taylor N. Tranthem Ashleigh M. Porter■*** Alexandra E. Aikin Demi M. Troutman Kendra N. Rankins Hakam A. Al‑Rawas* Austin C. Vahle* Abagail R. Robertson Casel D. Billings Emily S. Villari■*** Jeremy R. Schott Aaron D. Butterworth Rebecca L. Wall* Anthony M. Valentour Lisa M. Eggleston Nichelle T. Waters Joshua C. Walker Paul R. Hamilton Hannah F. Wells■*** Patrick S. Wallace Matthew D. Hawes Joshua S. Whittinghill Jason A. Lovell Interdisciplinary Early Kashanda D. Yelder Carissa J. Pate* Child Education DeMario A. Young Thomas K. Shearn Shelby H. Brown Karson N. Field** Science and Math Workforce Administration Morgan L. Goetz Education Matthew J. McKenzie Jessica L. Henson Olivia A. Santangelo■** Mackenzie L. Pettus** Nicole A. White■*** ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Middle Grades Special Education- LBD and Business Education – Social Studies Elementary Education Brandi O. Bullock and Language Arts Mackenzie M. Arndell** Rachel E. Dodd+ Abbigayle R. Adams* Hanna M. Austin John C. Dubree Victoria Y. Bartley Kelcie E. Bowman Elijah H. Flener Jacob A. Brasher BreeAnn M. Burgess*** Sherry D. Gibson++ Christopher R. Hightower*** Blakely T. Burton** Noor S. Hamoudi Madison E. Majors* Alexis D. Christensen Tristin F. McReynolds** Alexis N. Doroba* Jenna L. Poole Rebecca L. Filiatreau** ASSOCIATE OF Anna J. Simic** Emily S. Fugate* INTERDISCIPLINARY Natalie H. Guy STUDIES Military Leadership Thomasina Y. Haight*** Trae S. Cardwell Rebecca L. Hart** Lisa S. Austin Clay D. Harville* Kyle R. Brown Organizational Leadership Rian L. Heibert* Sydney A. Clingenpeel Jose A. Arostegui Kelsey H. Highbaugh** Ryan L. Cobb Heather N. Asberry Kayla M. Hindle* Vonda A. Cox Kessandra M. Ballard■*** Courtney L. Hurst Valerie Dirogene Raymond P. Bandelow Adrianna L. Jakel*** Christopher M. Ewing+ Sidnee L. Bopp Kenzlea B. Kaufman* Isa A. Farrer Tamra U. Davis Kelsey B. Kimble* Amanda P. Foster Daniel B. Decker Molly L. Kirn Margaret E. Hanes Robert C. DeMuth Rebecca J. McElfresh Anna G. Keeling+ Bryce J. Garris Rebecca McIntosh*** David N. Kirby Shawn M. Godby Ashley M. Patterson Elizabeth N. Lester Carlas B. Halcomb Destiny A. Pippin Shaina M. Lewis Summer R. Holland Hope M. Roysdon* Sadie E. Linden Jordan N. Igleheart Sarah A. Schaefer*** Joshua E. Marlin Jalen V. Johnson Angel A. Semrick■*** Marjorie G. Mason David R. Kildron Julia E. Taylor*** AshLand O. Page+ Donovan A. Love Morgan E. Thompson James A. Ramsey Mackenzie N. Lynch** Autumn N. Wall* John D. Reeves Delany B. Merder Samantha N. Willoughby* Daniel A. Rhoads Dallas W. Miles Sara B. Wilson*** Brianna P. Roberts Jeffrey C. Nantz Hannah K. Wurth■** Brian Ullrich Lane C. Ousley Sawyer A. Williams Crystal A. Payne** Jackson B. Woodard Madeline E. Payne■** Miranda B. Phillips

Commencement 2019 25 College of Leadership Dean Health and Human Services Dennis George Order of Exercises Associate Deans May 11, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. | E.A. Diddle Arena Vijay Golla Danita Kelley Dr. Dennis George, Dean, Presiding CHHS Chief Diversity Officer Kimberly Green Grand March Dr. Gary Schallert, WKU Brass Ensemble Department Heads Graduates, Faculty and Platform Party & School Directors

Allied Health Welcome Terry Dean Dr. Dennis George, Dean Applied Human Sciences Travis Wilson National Anthem Ms. Olivia Mitchell Communication Sciences Elementary Education and Music (Liberal Arts) Major, Graduating Senior and Disorders Ms. Regan Saling Jean Neils-Strunjas Graduating Senior, Communication Disorders Major, American Sign Language Minor Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Introduction of Platform Party and Recognition of Faculty Ron Ramsing Dr. Dennis George, Dean Nursing Mary Bennett Student Remarks Ms. Emily Holderfield-Gaither, Outstanding Graduate Student Physical Therapy College of Health and Human Services Beth Norris

Public Health Recognition of Honor Graduates William Mkanta Dr. Cheryl Stevens, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Social Work Patricia Desrosiers Remarks Dr. Dennis George, Dean

Recognition of Degree Recipients Dr. Dennis George, Dean

"College Heights" Ms. Olivia Mitchell Elementary Education and Music (Liberal Arts) Major, Graduating Senior

Recessional Platform Party, Faculty and Graduates

26 Commencement 2019 DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE

Marlena B. Burkhead Katie Kuzma Project: Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes of Mindfulness-Based Project: Paternal Depression Screening Practices Among Stress Reduction as a Clinical Intervention to Treat Chronic Pain Advanced Practice Nurses Project Chair: Dr. Eve Main Project Chair: Dr. Cathy Abell

Sydney A. Caron Kasey D. Lee Project: Evaluation of Triage Education on Emergency Nurses’ Project: Assessing Prediabetes Awareness and Willingness Knowledge and Confidence to Change Lifestyle in a Rural Community Project Chair: Dr. Tonya Bragg-Underwood Project Chair: Dr. Eve Main

Alissa R. DeLano Jeremy M. Payne Project: Visitation Policies in the Adult Intensive Care Unit: Project: An Educational Intervention to Increase Identification Nurses’ Satisfaction and Preferences of Skin Cancers by Student Barbers Project Chair: Dr. Cathy Abell Project Chair: Dr. Eve Main

Rhonda L. Earls Julia E. Payne Project: Advanced Practice Nurse Knowledge of Chronic Project: Examining the Effect of an Educational Intervention on Noncancerous Pain Management Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Obstructive Sleep Project Chair: Dr. M. Laurie Branstetter Apnea Project Chair: Dr. Cathy Abell Mauhee Wells Edmondson Project: Access to Veterans Affairs Healthcare: Perceptions Alexis N. Sherfey of Kentucky Women Veterans Project: Assessing Acute Care Nurses’ Attitudes Regarding Project Chair: Dr. M. Laurie Branstetter Patients with Substance Abuse Issues Project Chair: Dr. Eve Main Shannon B. Gleason Project: Awareness and Knowledge of Bispectral Index Monitor Dylan R. Smith Among Critical Care Nurses Project: Exploring Mental Health Stigma Among U.S. Veterans Project Chair: Dr. M. Laurie Branstetter of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars Project Chair: Dr. Eve Main Elizabeth A. Groves Project: Communication Education and Critical Care Nurse Kayla J. Smith Perceptions of Family-Centered Care Project: The Impact of Music Therapy on Cancer-Related Pain Project Chair: Dr. M. Laurie Branstetter Project Chair: Dr. Marie Blankenship

Ruthie B. Hoefner Sherry L. Woods Project: Nurses’ Perceptions of Barriers to Nurse Project Title: The Impact of Depression on Type 2 Diabetics Sensitive Indicators in Southern Appalachia Project Chair: Dr. Eve Main Project Chair: Dr. Dawn Wright

Julie Joiner Jake A. Zimmerman Project: An Advanced Hydration Protocol to Reduce Acute Kidney Project Title: Team Nursing to Increase Retention in the Injury Following Elective Cardiac Catheterization Emergency Department Project Chair: Dr. Even Main Project Chair: Dr. Eve Main

Shirlene A. Joines Project: Secondary Teachers’ Attitudes on Teen Suicide: A Descriptive Study Project Chair: Dr. Eve Main

Claire E. Knott Project: Public Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Experience Regarding Antibiotic Use and Resistance Project Chair: Dr. M. Laurie Branstetter

Commencement 2019 27 DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Adam Acheson Kendra L. Gilmore Project: Does Blood Flow Restriction Effect Proximal Muscle Project: Balance Training with an External Focus of Attention Strength and Hypertrophy in the Gluteus Maximus? for Older Adults: A Case Series Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris

Wesley A. Bratcher Ian C. Greer Project: Does Blood Flow Restriction Effect Proximal Muscle Project: Cardiovascular Responses Associated with Different Strength and Hypertrophy in the Gluteus Maximus? Blood Flow Restriction Pressures During Lower Extremity Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris Cycling Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris Benjamin M. Brown Project: The Effects of Low Frequency Acoustic Waveforms Brooke M. Grimes on Diabetic Neuropathy Project: The Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on the Limits of Project Chair: Dr. David Bell Stability In 18-29-Year-Old Individuals with a Sub-Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain Daniel G. Brussell Project Chair: Dr. Sonia Young Project: The Effects of Low Frequency Acoustic Waveforms on Diabetic Neuropathy Alexandria T. Hanks Project Chair: Dr. David Bell Project: Determining Intra-Rater Reliability of Scoring the TGMD-2 with Videography in Novice Physical Therapists Erin L. Colvin Project Chair: Dr. Karen Furgal Project: The Effects of Low Frequency Acoustic Waveforms on Diabetic Neuropathy Ryan K. Hopper Project Chair: Dr. David Bell Project: Cardiovascular Responses Associated with Different Blood Flow Restriction Pressures During Lower Extremity Matthew W. Cravens Cycling Project: Interaction Effects of Whole-Body Vibration and Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris LSVT BIG® on Gait and Balance in Parkinson's Disease Project Chair: Dr. Sonia Young Grant R. Hughes Project: Balance Training with an External Focus of Attention Ding, Min-Hong for Older Adults: A Case Series Project: The Development and Implementation of Computer- Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris Assisted Learning Modules for a Spine Assessment and Intervention Course and Its Efficacy on Learning for Doctor Eric J. Lebryk of Physical Therapy Students Project: Interaction Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris and LSVT BIG® on Gait and Balance in Parkinson's Disease Project Chair: Dr. Sonia Young Kara J. England Project: The Acute Effects of the Spine Align Foam Roller on Jack K. O’Callaghan Thoracic Spine Extension Compared to a Standard Foam Roller Project: The Acute Effects of the Spine Align Foam Roller on Project Chair: Dr. Kurt Neelly Thoracic Spine Extension Compared to a Standard Foam Roller Project Chair: Dr. Kurt Neelly Rebecca L. Garrison Project: The Development and Implementation of Computer- Kaitlyn D. Osborne Assisted Learning Modules for a Spine Assessment and Project: Determining Intra-Rater Reliability of Scoring the Intervention Course and Its Efficacy on Learning for Doctor of TGMD-2 with Videography in Novice Physical Therapists Physical Therapy Students Project Chair: Dr. Karen Furgal Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris Neal R. Patel Tyler M. Gibbs Project: The Development and Implementation of Computer- Project: The Effects of Low Frequency Acoustic Waveforms Assisted Learning Modules for a Spine Assessment and on Diabetic Neuropathy Intervention Course and Its Efficacy on Learning for Doctor Project Chair: Dr. David Bell of Physical Therapy Students Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris

28 Commencement 2019 Ellie M. Payonk Jake W. Sullivan Project: The Impact of Motor and Kinesthetic Imagery on Motor Project: Interaction Effects of Whole-Body Vibration and Performance of a Serial Task in Young Piano Players LSVT BIG® on Gait and Balance in Parkinson's Disease Project Chair: Dr. Karen Furgal Project Chair: Dr. Sonia Young

Blake E. Perkins Hannah M. Wade Project: Determining Average Time and Confounding Factors Project: Determining Intra-Rater Reliability of Scoring the Affecting Pediatric Wheelchair Procurement TGMD-2 with Videography in Novice Physical Therapists Project Chair: Dr. Karen Furgal Project Chair: Dr. Karen Furgal

Kevan P. Phillips Project: Balance Training with an External Focus of Attention for Older Adults: A Case Series Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris

Kailey L. Quiambao Project: The Effects of Whole-Body Vibration on the Limits of Stability in 18-29-Year-Old Individuals with a Sub-Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain Project Chair: Dr. Sonia Young

Erin K. Rowland Project: The Impact of Motor and Kinesthetic Imagery on Motor Performance of a Serial Task in Young Piano Players Project Chair: Dr. Karen Furgal

Jeffrey Lucas Short Project: Does Blood Flow Restriction Effect Proximal Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy in the Gluteus Maximus? Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris

George E. Smith Project: Cardiovascular responses associated with different blood flow restriction pressures during lower extremity cycling Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris

Jeff M. Snyder Project: The Development and Implementation of Computer- Assisted Learning Modules for a Spine Assessment and Intervention Course and Its Efficacy on Learning for Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris

Hannah R. Stone Project: Does Blood Flow Restriction Effect Proximal Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy in the Gluteus Maximus? Project Chair: Dr. Beth Norris

Commencement 2019 29 MASTER OF HEALTH Recreation and Sport Speech‑Language Pathology Julia E. Ullrich ADMINISTRATION Administration Katie J. Alsip DeAnn P. Wallen Robert S. Ashby Meagan L. Appling Dana J. Welter Megan N. Brown Alec G. Boccaccio Sheena L. Bergeron Meredith L. Wilson Brunilda Cross Allen L. Bordley, Jr. Madelyn K. Boyles Lindsay Winger Adam A. Diaz Jhasmin L. Bowen Allison W. Brown Maryann Yanez Tonia Haddow Emily E. Boyd Margaret O. Cartwright Chloe Yates Israel A. Moore Stephon H. Brown, Jr. Amber A. Cline Krishna S. Patel Jared E. Browne Afton N. Collins Jessica L. Smith Kamille M. Burrowes Kathryn M. Donahue MASTER OF SCIENCE Maurice L. Spaulding Chevy Cawlfield Blair T. Doolaege IN NURSING David M. Copp Taylor L. Douthit Deion M. Craig Lacey D. Drennan Michal Brooks MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH Dominique D. Davis Jessica E. Duke Melisa G. Cook Jared Del Rosario Sierra B. Fields Daniel J. Crowe Brandeana Breden Emma K. Dennis Stevie C. Ford Ashley D. Daugherty Ann L. Colbert Latear T. Eason Naamah Franke Leslie R. Hudson Deanna J. Couts Dean S. Edwards Leigh A. Gordon Mollie E. Lawson Leslie B. Ford Logan M. Emendorfer McKenna D. Grant Geneva A. Lynch Keriann C. Granato Sarah F. Gorham Kaelin M. Grimes Johnna W. Marr Andria M. Keating Evan M. Harvey Sharon J. Hudson Rebekah S. Mulloy Dixitkumar N. Modi Derek W. Higdon, Mr. Alyssa D. Keyes Jessica C. Muse Sara G. Russo Julian M. Hogin Kayla D. Kittinger Olivia Newell Ravi B. Shrestha Erin L. Holderman Jessica E. Lester Natosha Pace Sarah M. Tripp Jenessa D. Jackson Brooke E. Livers Megan M. Phillips Hillary B. Wilder Nicole M. Kloet Yashanti K. Marks Melanie L. Stanishia Monte A. Koontz Lindsey D. Martindale David C. Wilson Kelsey J. Lang Hannah R. Maynard Mose Young MASTER OF SCIENCE Julien A. Lewis Michelle W. Myers Child and Family Studies Lauren M. Louderback Kelly M. Offutt Faustin M. Busane Joshua G. Low Tabatha J. Payne MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK Kelli S. Kendrick Daniel K. Lumb Tracy L. Pfister Kelly R. Mathis Joshua A. Lumpkin Shannon M. Plagge Christy M. Birdwhistell Glenna M. McCoy Kayleigh B. Polston Kristin M. Blankenship Environmental & Rachel M. Mergenthal Alesha D. Prater Samantha L. Blevins Occupational Health Cody D. Montgomery Aimee Preis Chomski Sarah L. Bowman Sciences Camille L. Myers Amanda G. Rains Robert T. Brooks Jemitta Burroughs Papa A. Ndiaye Sarai J. Rodriguez Tarin Christina L. Brown Viraj S. Christian Jeremy Owens Cherie L. Roebuck Kristan G. Buckner Preethi Dugyala Michelle Owusu‑Hemeng Peter J. Runge Brittany N. Byler Sweety Seelam Loneia P. Powell Breanna R. Russell Meghan J. Cohron Chason T. Rippy Nadeen A. Salama Abby N. Dill Kinesiology Megan S. Sassenhausen Kassidy J. Sedore Casey L. Dodge Brian M. Clark Patrick Strine Amber Skeans Lesley D. Duke Jared A. Coffell Seth J. Thompson Megan N. Smith Toni N. Ebling Jinghang Cui Hong N. Tran Rebecca J. Soucy Jordan G. Embry Kolbi L. Edens Elvis Twumasi Devanne B. Sours Chelsea G. Erickson Andrew J. Jackson Antonia C. Tyler Adrienne Stacy Azra Esmic Wesley A. Neal German D. Valdez Sabrina I. Stargel Donald E. Evans Taylor A. Proctor Brittany A. Vaughn Kellie S. Stearman Arturo J. Flores Justin Seymour Benjamin W. Versnik Lauren R. Stevens Emily C. Holderfield-Gaither Janee L. Sturm Stephanie M. Stiltner Christina A. Garcia Nicholas D. VanMeter Kristen Taylor Melissa B. Haselhoff Kristin E. Yoho Julie A. Tharpe Zahjona Henry Melanie R. Zierten Laura L. Thomas Angelique R. Horace Abbey G. Tolbert Jessica E. Ingram Jessica L. Trump Ariel L. Lee

30 Commencement 2019 Roderick C. Maul Regan A. Saling*** Evan D. Eidson** Sultan F. Alutaibi Ava D. McBride Renate E. Smith*** Camree Fenstermaker Ayman M. Alwehaibi Mallory N. Moore Kathryn B. Thomas*** John C. Finch Sydney M. Barnett Karly R. Murphy Sydney H. Thompson*** Ethan T. Flynn Marlee R. Barrett* Brodie J. Norris Lauren P. Wethington*** Marie N. Folz** Allison E. Blythe** Cassie M. Puckett Haley B. Wheeler■** Kali N. Gegenheimer Kayla N. Borowski Torchia T. Rogers Callie M. Williams■*** Isaac B. Gough** Kenneth R. Burress Hannah M. Shaaban Kelli L. Williamson** Hillary J. Greene*** Ashley K. Cox* James L. Shields Brooklyn T. Wright** Keaton A. Hagins** Cody M. Crume** Robert B. Sivley, III Allison N. Hoey■** Megan E. Derrington Raven C. Steele Dental Hygiene Erin M. Holl*** Amanda J. Dill Londa M. Stockton Jasmine E. Bishop Emily A. Jeffords* Letha C. Embry Jessica L. Sullivan Angela D. Briggs Carson S. Jordan Hannah R. Freeman*** Joanna D. Sumner Mackenzie G. Brown Megan M. Koester*** Lauren E. Gannon Maria S. Sweatman Lauren J. Claycomb** Chelsea E. Lantrip** Bailey R. Harden*** Dana R. Tackett Morgan R. Cornell*** Kimberly F. Mertens Khristian D. Holloway Andrea L. Tanaro Shelby L. Elmore Ethan D. Miller Areeg F. Mahmud Christina M. Thomas Emily M. Ghosn Lauren R. Miller■*** Shanna L. Marples Arella A. Thompson Adela Hasic*** Wes P. Noe Isaiah G. Masters* Vanessa B. Vance Maggie K. Jernigan Taylor B. Pendley Makenzie B. McDonald Katherine V. Walsh Ashley N. Johnson** Holly S. Roberts Margaret E. McGrath Michael R. Walsh Bethany D. Johnson Ezekiel M. Roland Brooke E. McNary Lauren S. Walton Ashley N. Low Hannah M. Seaver** Russell W. Owens Alyson L. West Hannah R. Mccloud* Kinsy H. Shofner** Jacob K. Page Ashleigh R. White Halle E. Messer*** Thomas R. Smith, Jr. Ryan H. Peluso Rachel L. Wyatt Megan O. Palmer Logan B. Spalding Dalani N. Rainwater Whitney D. Young Carly Shoaf ■*** Destiny T. Stearman■** Katlyn E. Rippy Sarah N. Sinclair* Dalton C. Thompson Emily R. Rogan** Margaret E. Smith Jena L. Thompson* Kristina L. Rose*** BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Macy E. Sprinkle** Steven M. Vanover* Chase E. Rutledge Communication Disorders Chanler G. Steenbergen** Bailey E. Watson Megan M. Sharpe* Kaitlyn E. Barnes*** Mercedes A. Sustaita Salazar*** Ryan J. Weathers Gabriell M. Shumate Larry L. Beasley*** Angela Varoz*** Matthew R. Wilkerson Torye D. Spinks Jenna L. Burns*** Samantha J. Wicks** Logan M. Wiseman* Katherine B. Church** Presley A. Williams Health Information Erinly M. Cornett*** Family & Consumer Management Chelsea M. Elmore*** Environmental & Sciences Kelly L. Boling* Cydney M. Fones** Occupational Elvedina C. Cerimovic Kelly R. Coleman** Jordan N. Frodge*** Health Science Mallory L. Cox* Kaitlyn S. Embry Annika D. Gabbard*** Logan T. Cheek Erica D. Dowdy Tracie L. Hughes Halie M. Gunderson*** Natalie K. Fahrbach Taylor N. Gentry Vicki L. Larue Emily A. Hamilton*** Spencer W. Toms Khadijah A. Gipson Madeline D. Matlock** Crystal D. Hassler■*** Jessica D. Hackney Heidi D. Nations Korbin R. Holloman** Exercise Science Jessica L. Houk** Whitney Patrick Britney A. Johnson*** Elizabeth J. Allison Annie E. McCool*** Ainsley C. Piper Camdyn L. Johnson*** Amber L. Baker* Rashaad A. McCrayer Bijay K. Shah Christina N. Lester■*** Michael A. Bell Chelsea N. Rolf Misty R. Shepherd Madeline R. Marita■*** William T. Bell Kathleen P. Thompson Hannah L. Sparks Anna K. McKay■*** Taylor E. Bowlds Carlyn H. Williams Taylor E. Nutgrass*** Cameron S. Collier Health Care Devyn N. Wimsatt** Rachel E. Peavler■*** Nicholas E. Cooper Administration Hannah P. Perdew■** Kevin G. Coy** John M. Adkins, Jr. Mallory L. Puckett*** Quinntin T. Davis Fahad O. Alanazi Cassidy L. Ratterman*** Angela M. Dolan■** Majed A. Alharthy Alexa K. Rich*** Cathryn Duchette■*** Wgdan H. Aljohani Carlin J. Robinson*** Laura C. Duffy Ammar H. Almuayrifi Rachel E. Rogan*** Samantha N. Dykes* Basil S. Alruwaili

Commencement 2019 31 Health Sciences Taylor B. Peters* Public Health Jacob A. Lehmann Amanda R. Appling Emily R. Rodriguez Ahmed M. Al Yami Easton L. Litton Willow F. Aspery Paige V. Rogers Tahrah A. Alloobad Marcelis D. Logan Haley L. Braxton Alexandra M. Strouse Faisal A. Almakrami Michael W. London, Jr. Fabian R. Brown Emily A. Vazquez** Kortney R. Barbier Trevor E. Mcstoots Theressa J. Chenault Zane R. Vowels Kelsey M. Briscoe Nicholas W. Muskat Ana A. Cobb** Carson P. Bryant Dillon C. Nelson** Grace E. Dunn Interior Design & Fashion Logan M. Carroll■* Malcolm A. Offutt Lindsay T. Elder Merchandising Hannah R. Hamill Seth D. Sales Kelsey M. Greer Ebtihal H. Aldarwish** Morgan A. Howe Jared R. Savage Amy N. Hall Asma Alhakeem Megan S. Lee Tanner C. Smith Jordan R. Harp Rawan S. Alshehri* Anastasia M. McAdams Madison M. Taylor Chelsea E. Hollman Carrsan E. Bible*** Soltan Naqi Ty C. Ward Hanah L. Hoover Bethany K. Brown*** Oneisha J. Newell Benjamin S. Whalin*** Alexis F. Jones Tanissa N. Brown Heidi D. Orantes Charles J. Young** Courtney W. Keown*** Sarah E. Erhard Abigail M. Padgett** Rachel L. Kirk Rebecca L. Fox Mason C. Runner Nolan B. Mann* Sarah E. Garner Caroline P. Thomas BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Ashleigh M. McFarland Cory L. Gollar* IN NURSING Twonisha L. Nance Jasmine D. Goree Recreation Administration Mallory B. Nantz* Katherine E. Gray Arthur B. Carver Summer M. Adams* Sarah K. Nix** Erin D. Harvey** Callie A. Donaldson■*** Alexa B. Allen Caroline E. Perkins Cassidy N. Hooker Emily M. Goins Michelle Y. Alvey Paige A. Priest** Sarah M. Hopp Mary I. Hayes Manisha Arora Shelby N. Reynolds** Allison C. Lewis Graham D. Holland Kelsey Aull Maya A. Sanders Kayla M. Lowe** Gerald L. Koski, Jr. Candace T. Austin* William C. Scott* Emily R. Martyn Nicholas C. Locher Rachel N. Baas■** Nicholas W. Simons Kania I. McCollum Rachel C. Manco Marisa D. Benson Emma E. Mirabelli*** Mason W. McCord Molly K. Brainard** Hospitality Management Amy N. Moore*** Alan J. Mitchell, Jr. Lauren S. Brown* & Dietetics Terence A. Nisbett Sumer N. Odom*** Logan C. Bryan Abulikemu Abulimiti Marilyn H. Peach* Jessica B. Shove Taylor A. Bunnell Shawna J. Aud*** Kaci M. Phillips Danielle M. Simpson Cynthia R. Bunton* Hailee D. Bernard* Ashtin L. Seaton** Isaac S. Smith Mary‑Martin Carter Kelsey A. Bramlett Amanda M. Selvage* Reginald L. Speight, II Keela A. Collier Payton E. Brown* Jumana M. Sonnari Adam L. Watkins■*** Kylie V. Crooke Allison N. Chisholm*** Olivia L. Swanson Brianna N. Wilson Joshua D. Denman* Ellen C. Cole** Alexandra D. Towe*** Trenton C. Zehnder Emma R. Dever* Heather R. Connolly** Stacey J. Turner Deborah J. Duvall Allison T. Daugherty Hope R. Vanderglas** Sport Management Sarah J. Edgar* Kyle S. Dewyer Hailey M. Whitehead Abdulaziz O. Alwuthaynani Alexis A. Ehlinger Saud M. Emam Samuel W. Barnett* Jamison G. Emberton** Rachel O. Fallahay* Physical Education Joseph T. Bauer Peyton A. Erickson Britt E. Fugmann** Katie B. Beaty Logan D. Boling Darcelle A. Fielder Michael L. Gelperin James J. Brown‑Jackson John B. Brown Maggie E. Flanagan* Max D. Goldstein Charles D. Carwile Justin W. Carell Katelyn M. Fuhs Anna M. Greenbaum Colby C. Downing*** Seth C. Cook*** Christian T. Gagui Brandon T. Hall* Deion S. Johnson Venton L. Curry* Hannah E. Garrett Margaret E. Higgins*** Taylor M. Milner Mason A. Dunston Jessica A. Gaskins Abdulaziz A. Jarrah Gary W. Poindexter, II Stuart Easton Sarah G. Gilbert*** April S. Jeffries Kayla J. Smith* Rebekah R. Engelhardt Baylee L. Glick Carlee B. King Patrick G. Sparks Gabriela A. Garcia Kendra P. Goss Bethany M. Kinman Keonte D. Sterling Kenneth L. Gibson, III Bailey E. Gray■*** Donald P. Kollai Ethan T. Young Lauren E. Goldener*** William D. Gray* Bethany A. Lawson■*** Brian T. Johnston* Elizabeth Harlow Lauren L. Newton Kenzie R. Kerns Claire E. Harralson Joanna M. Oser Alyssa T. Klooster Dana B. Harris

32 Commencement 2019 Karlie B. Haynes Rebekah E. Ubelhor■** Paula J. Richards Tara L. Polston Rachel K. Henderson** Rachel L. Ungetheim Joselin Y. Rivera Escobar Elizabeth A. Quezada Samantha L. Holmes Jacob B. Wagner* Emma C. Robbins*** Matthew S. Rich Laura E. Hunter*** Kelsey A. Walker* Amber N. Robinson Leah A. Suter Mary F. Ivie Julie C. Weatherholtz*** Melanie M. Smith, Ms. Robert Suteu Lauren A. Jett*** Ronald W. Weissend, Jr. Mackenzie T. Sorrels Amanda K. Walters Ethan M. Johnson Michaella T. Westerfield* Christian J. Stanley Tracey Watkins Heather N. Johnson Elizabeth E. Whalen Cassidy J. Sterling Christian E. Zimmerman Kelsey M. Johnson* Sarah E. Wheeler Kirsten R. Swikert** Hailey K. Jones Emily F. Williams* Kelsey M. Taylor* Dana M. Jorgensen* Allyson B. Wilson Rebekah E. Toney ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Summer A. Keen Morgan L. Wilson* Kyra H. Tuley Dental Hygiene Seth L. Keown William N. Wilson Bailey A. VanMeter Gabriella T. Alcott++ Sarah N. Krugel*** Jennifer S. York*** Amanda A. Wasney Cassandra Croft++ Kelsey M. Lake Tonya L. White* Jocelyn P. Herring++ Katherine E. Lilly Brittany A. Whitehouse Raena B. Maupin Amber R. Lucas BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Holly L. Yates Ashlee M. McKinney+ Emma E. Margavio* IN SOCIAL WORK Lauren M. Tuttle++ Kyle M. Marr Taylor B. Martin** Haydee Amulong ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Health Information Jaclyn R. Mason Taylor M. Ausbrooks Early Childhood Education Management Allison M. Mcclain■** Christy L. Bartley Candace E. Hill Whitley M. Vernon Brooklyn R. McCoy Lauren A. Berry** Abigail C. Menko** Alisha Blais** Kadison M. Middleton*** Adriana M. Bradshaw ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Kacey D. Moore Zachary A. Browning IN NURSING Taylor N. Mortenson*** Paige A. Cato** Janae M. Anderson Jessicia D. Murray Nicole M. Cianci Kaitlin B. Bagby Jennifer R. Napier* Riyonna J. Coker Megan B. Beechboard Natasha B. Neat Ashlyn B. Crabtree Chasity D. Biggerstaff Stuart B. Nichols** Megan M. Crawford Marta Bogdzia Boluwatife Obisesan** Terri A. Davis Laura D. Brainard Bradley K. Parker Isabella A. Devens Kristen K. Bronk Tonya L. Pitt* Weslene Dillard Aaron J. Caskey Kelsey A. Pruden*** Roseanna K. Eads* Rebecca Cocozza Sarah A. Riley Katherine L. Eversole Jordan L. Collins Emma R. Robinson■* Kelly E. Fenwick Christy J. Cooley Ryan M. Rough Derrick T. Finley* Jennifer Depue Ines Roy Kaitlin R. Florea Brandy B. Dowell Mary E. Rumsey■** Jennifer L. Gregory Bethany Flynn Meliha Salcinovic* Macie J. Groce April D. Foell Molly K. Sanders Wendall P. Hallam Jacquelyn S. Givens Tabitha M. Schepker Rebecca P. Hamm Jessica M. Hansel Madison B. Sedam** Rachel J. Hinton Victoria N. Hentsch Taylor N. Shelby** Corrina M. Holmes Hannah P. Hooper Joshua W. Shofner Mania R. Johnson** Quentin Hunter Cameron J. Slaughter* Jenny K. Kibawa Rochelle D. Jones Erica M. Smith Chelsea D. Kirby Stacey F. Jones Kyle A. Smith■* Haley E. Lanham* Jewel D. Kator Kennedy K. Snider** Alexandra E. Luther Amanda M. Longan Celeste A. Somerville* Miranda P. Marcum** Alyx S. Longnecker Mackenzie P. Spear** Lauren S. Meherg** Julie McClain Patience R. Spence Serenity L. Miller* Angelica R. Moore Daniel J. Stapp■** Olivia M. Newton Taneilia A. Morrow Laconda Stasel Courtney E. Patrick Patricia M. Moss Madalyn A. Story*** Harry E. Pedigo Courtney A. O'Hara Ellen L. Thompson Courtney M. Ramos Tammy R. Parsons

Commencement 2019 33 Revered musician, Grammy Award winner, multi-instrumentalist, King of Newgrass, and friend of the Commonwealth. SAM BUSH HONORARY DOCTORATE OF FINE ARTS

Mr. Sam Bush is an American bluegrass fiddler and mandolin player from Bowling Green, Kentucky. His skill was recognized early; as a child, haircuts at Dye’s Barber Shop on Old Morgantown Road in Bowling Green were also opportunities to demonstrate his growing mastery in the regular adult picking sessions held there. While still in his teens, he was a three-time winner of the Junior Division of the National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest in Weiser, Idaho, where officials initially refused to hang his portrait photo on the winners’ wall, reputedly because of the length of his hair and his sporty Hilltoppers t-shirt. Before graduating from high school, Bush joined with American county music singer and fiddler Roy Acuff, launching the young musician’s career. Inspired by the progressive movement in bluegrass music, he was key in the formation of two legendary Louisville bands, Poor Richard’s Almanac and Bluegrass Alliance, representing a musical movement which culminated in the hugely successful and influential band New Grass Revival. The resulting “New Grass sound” was an energetic unselfconscious amalgam of traditional oldtime and bluegrass music, rock and soul, and the improvisatory spirit of jazz. Bush’s distinctive driving mandolin anchored the virtuoso group from 1971 till a final breakup in 1989.

Bush has been nominated for 13 Grammys, winning 3, including Album of the Year for his participation in the blockbuster O Brother, Where Art Thou. He has been named mandolin player of the year four times by the International Bluegrass Music Association. In 2009, the American Music Association (AMA) presented Bush with the Lifetime Achievement for Instrumentalist Award. His work has always alluded directly and indirectly to his Kentucky roots; most recently his 2016 album Storyman features his composition “Bowling Green,” co-written with Jon Randall Stewart, which describes growing up on a Warren County tobacco farm, with classic fiddle tunes learned in his childhood interspersed throughout the song. Now a senior and revered member of the bluegrass community, Sam Bush is currently touring the US, continuing to inspire a new generation of musicians and fans.

34 Commencement 2019 The Star-Spangled Banner College Heights Francis Scott Key, 1814 Mary F. Bradley, 1930 Oh Say! can you see, by the dawn’s early light Verse One What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming College Heights on hilltop fair with beauty all thine own, Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight Lovely jewel far more rare than graces any throne. O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming College Heights, We hail Thee. And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air We shall never fail Thee. Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there Falter never, live forever Oh, say, does that Star-spangled Banner yet wave Hail! Hail! Hail! O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave Verse Two College Heights with living soul and purpose strong and true, My Old Kentucky Home Service ever is thy goal, thy Spirit ever new. Stephen C. Foster, 1853 College Heights, We hail Thee. The sun shines bright in the old Kentucky home We shall never fail Thee. ‘Tis summer the people are gay Falter never, live forever The corntop’s ripe and the meadow’s in the bloom Hail! Hail! Hail! While the birds make music all the day

The young folks roll on the little cabin floor Verse Three All merry, and happy and bright College Heights thy noble life shall e'er our pattern be, By’n by hard times come a knocking at the door Teaching us through joy and strife to love humanity. Then my old Kentucky home, good night College Heights, We hail Thee. Weep no more my lady, O weep no more today We shall never fail Thee. We will sing one song for the old Kentucky home Falter never, live forever For the old Kentucky home far away Hail! Hail! Hail!

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