Maryville University Undergraduate Commencement
Two Thousand Twenty-Five Fall
Board of Trustees
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Christopher M. Chadwick, ‘99, Chair
James Whalen, Vice Chair
Keith M. Alper
Andrew Bagnall
Gloria G. Bahn, ’80
Jean M. Bartunek, RSCJ, ’66
Stuart L. Block
Andrew J. Clyne
Robert W. Cockerham
William A. Donius
Louis Dubuque
Norman L. Eaker
Flint W. Fowler
Richard C. Goldman
Paula S. Gruner, RSCJ
Dennis L. Hummel
Maria Lynne Lieux, RSCJ
Ann Cuiellette Marr
Ernest M. Marx
Mary E. Rudden
Carlotta S. Sansone, ’80
Paul E. Schwetz
C. Sheridan Smith, RSCJ
James M. Stolze
Margaret E. Strom, RSCJ, ’69
Anthony Thompson
Mary E. Walker
TRUSTEES EMERITI
Thomas M. Boudreau, ’73
Ann Caire, RSCJ, ‘57
Patricia L. McCaskill, ’70
Marguerite (Cookie) Kaulakis Potter-Feinberg, ’71
Mary Patricia Rives, RSCJ
James D. Switzer
Alumni Address
ALUMNI ADDRESS
UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY
DECEMBER 14, 2025
WILLIAM HARDRICK, ‘17
RODNEY LEWIS, ‘10
EARL DRAPER, ‘17
RILEY JUST, ‘24
LAUREN KUECHENMEISTER, ‘16, ‘17
TURAN MULLINS, ‘17, ‘22
EMILY TAFOLLA, ‘20, ‘22
ROBYN WAND, ‘12
Student Speakers and Ringing of the Maryville Bell
STUDENT SPEAKERS
ELSA ANNA LINNEA NILSON HURTIG
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Bachelor of Arts International Studies
RINGING OF THE MARYVILLE BELL
SHELBY KAY BRIDGERS
MYRTLE E. AND EARL E WALKER COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy
College of Arts and Sciences
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Bachelor of Arts
Nivien Jameel Abdallah
Samantha Marie Abeyta cum laude
Ashley Lorain Allen
Katherine Aviles Vazquez
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Charles Hayden Antonio Brown
Nyja Keon Burkett
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Frank Michael Cardinale III
Lauren Louise Cassady
Anthony Nicholas Colarelli
Gabrielle Christina Cole
Anesha Maria Coleman
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Cassandra Jean Darrow
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Hana Y. Dwaik
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Tachayla Marie Fisher-Lester
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Nicole Breanne Fugel
Anna R. Gailis
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Adriana Garcia Felix
Jakob Zane Gaulke
Grace Alizabeth Graham
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Jordan M. Kirk
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Jadyn Mealman
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Chastatie Dianne Neel
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Kimberly Dorothy Norris
Lydia Marie Olive
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Gabriel Nikolas Perschbacher
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Isabel Reyes
Julia Raquel Robison
Francina Paulette Santana Bespin
Elizabeth M. Sarchet magna cum laude
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Melita Tabakovic
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Rachel J. Thorn magna cum laude
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Christina Michelle Brown
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Toney D. Bushue
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
Natalie C. Heltne cum laude
Hallie Hull
Justin Delaney Kapfer summa cum laude
Bridget Ann Lemp
Aidan McCain O’Brien
Kathleen Lucille Pederson cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Christopher David Adams magna cum laude
Abby Jo Athmer magna cum laude
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Meredyth Joyce Betts
Samuel Blumfelder summa cum laude
Alexander Justice Bodi
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Aaron Craig
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Edwin Gabriel Febus
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Savannah D. Fletcher
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Madalaina L. Hlava
Blake Alexander House
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Jacob Gregory Hughes summa cum laude
Sara Adil Imdad
Chloe Rose Kerwin
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Jonathan David Kiehne summa cum laude
Jacob M. Korobey-Farace
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Macey Isabella Lopez
Eunice Bwinja Matabaro
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Leeor Michelson
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Cynthia Diane Braggs
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Jonathan Philip Earl Graham
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Joshua David Thomas magna cum laude
Jeremiah John Vermillion
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Amy M. Wucher summa cum laude
Bachelor of Social Work
Arin M. Korlin cum laude
Mattie Alexandra Maupin summa cum laude
Amber K. McBride cum laude
Rachel Elizabeth Money
Matthew Dean Monroe
Leslie Brooke Olson summa cum laude
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TaNia D. Peete
Isabella Grace Pisciotti
Cassandra M. Porter summa cum laude
Brianna Nicole Sheppard
Abbigail Brooke Smith
Myrtle E. and Earl E. Walker College of Health Professions
Cloe Bunch
MYRTLE E. AND EARL E. WALKER COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Bachelor of Arts
Oreatha Francina Monicee Cox
Bachelor of Science
Loran Walid Aladdin
Valerie Lynn Bailey summa cum laude
Sarah P. Balke
Felicia R. Barry cum laude
Toni Michelle Battle
Melinda K. Bazis summa cum laude
Ashley Nicole Bell
Whitley Marie Birkla
Laura Bradley
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Maria Elena Cruz Gonzalez
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Ryan M. Edwards
Amy Dawn Elliott
George Anthony Ferrara
Kennedy J. Floyd
Veronica Angelique Garza
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Carissa D. Green
Chrysta Allison Hall cum laude
Kara Nychol Hall summa cum laude
Katlin M. Harrington
Carys Marie Hazel
Carissa Eileen Heagle
Sophia Jacqueline Huch
Noah Katz
Allie Marie Knight summa cum laude
Andrew James Levrini magna cum laude
Jacqueline Marie Lynch
Alicia L. Maggio magna cum laude
Armina Malkic
Natalie Jean Voigtmann
Tonya Lynn Matthews summa cum laude
Clare Lydia-Marie McCue
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Andrea M. McGraw
Serinity A. Merritt
Nolan J. Miller
Jenna Nicole Molfetta
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Morgan R. Smoker
Macy Kathryn Stephens
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Elizabeth Ann Vaught
Amanda Elizabeth Wesley
Logan Andrew Wich summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy
Nathan Robert Wilson summa cum laude
MacKenzie R. Wingfield cum laude
Beth D. Yun
Delainey Jean Zinck
Paulina Taranda
Chloe Ann Bonham summa cum laude
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CATHERINE M c AULEY SCHOOL OF NURSING
Destany Nevana Alamprese summa cum laude
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Jessica Sue Cardwell summa cum laude
Skylar Lee Corson magna cum laude
Christa Ann Clarkson summa cum laude
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Amy Irene Eckert magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Jamie C. Rinne
Madonna Maria Stepp summa cum laude
Virginia Delaine Vaughn
John E. Simon School of Business
Ashlyn Beth Binder
Sydney Garner Dark
Adam David Eveker summa cum laude
JOHN E. SIMON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Arts
Anna Marie Kabbes summa cum laude
Madyson C. Kolarik magna cum laude
Paige Elizabeth Lockwood summa cum laude
Julia Danielle Lopanec
Kristin Reid cum laude
Bachelor of Science
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Oliver C. Arft cum laude
Ian M. Argent cum laude
Ryleigh AnnMarie Austin summa cum laude
Kelli Marie Bax
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Melita Buljubasic
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Christopher J. Devanny
Thomas William Dozier magna cum laude
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Michala JoyAnn Fairchild summa cum laude
Daniel Scott French
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Bennett Francis Girten
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Alec Arthur Moser
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Keith Michael Phelps
Victor Stuart Pliuskaitis
Winnie Agang Ponoesele
Matthew Ross Porter
Lorraine Genevieve Pray
Richard Mano Proyaseng
Ujala Rana
Peyton Noelle Randolph
Charley Caitlynn Rice
Benjamin Harold Rives
Naima Sarai Rodriguez
Alton Thomas Rorie summa cum laude
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Camden Jacob Ruby
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Bruce L. Shepherd
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Rose Marie Sippel summa cum laude
William Peter Smith IV
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Micah Jon Sutton
Jacob John Tackes
Cameron Annette Thacker
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Michael Anthony Valencia
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summa cum laude
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Collin James Wild
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School of Education
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
Kayla Marie Heiney summa cum laude
Savannah Faith Kidd magna cum laude
Leonard J. Madalon summa cum laude
Caroline Marie Miller summa cum laude
Special Recognition
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
John E. Simon School of Business
Outstanding Graduate Student in Accounting
Diana Alhalabi
Dr. Rebecca Mann Award for Outstanding MBA Student
Mackenzie Jade Axford
Outstanding Graduate Student in Cybersecurity
Dorothea Houston
Outstanding Graduate Student in Data Analytics
Jessica Marie Beasley
Seif Hassan Kungulio
Outstanding Graduate Student in Management and Leadership
Daniel Martin Wilfong
Outstanding Graduate Student in Software Development
Michael E. Forman
Outstanding Graduate Student in Strategic Communication and Leadership
Emily Marie Olson
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Myrtle E. and Earl E. Walker College of Health Professions
Outstanding Online CMSD Senior Award
Alicia Maggio
Outstanding Online SPLP Student Award
Clarissa Elissa Lopez
Outstanding Online Graduate Student Colleague Award
Kelsey L. Gloyd
Healthcare Management Academic Achievement Award
Kali Rutz
Master of Health Administration Academic Achievement Award
Kyra Aaronnesha Caswelll
Hina P. Patel
Elaine Albert Graduate Nursing Research Award
Joycelyn Arphilee Avilez
Makelbust DNP Scholarly Project Award
Azeez Folorunsho Rufai
Leadership in Music Therapy
Samantha Friend
Excellence in Music Therapy Award
Chloe Bonham
Occupational Therapy Academic Award
Nicole Lynn Grames
Reis Marie Witte
Occupational Therapy Impact Award
Allison Grace Griffin
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Bascom Honors Program
Ryleigh AnnMarie Austin
Leslie Enriquez
Jacob Gibson
Alayna Elizabeth Green
Dylan James Kyle
Sabina Catherine Lasinski
Macey Isabella Lopez
Kaylie Deloranne Loss
Kayla Miranda Matlock
Kristen Ainsley Meyer
Makayla Marlene Moran
Braden Robert Tucker