Emporia State University - Spring 2024 Commencement

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Commencement 2024 � Spring

BOARD OF REGENTS

RETIRING FACULTY

ROE R. CROSS DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR AWARD

The Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professorship was established in 1979 in an effort to recognize and reward academic excellence at Emporia State University. This designation is given to faculty members who hold the rank of assistant professor or higher and who have records of distinction in the areas of research/scholarship/creativity, university teaching , and service. No more than one member of the faculty can be designated as a Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor in a given year.

2024 recipient – William Jensen, Biological Sciences

The persons who have been awarded this status in previous years include the following:

1979 William R. Elkins 1980 Loren E. Pennington 1981 DeWayne A. Backhus 1982 Helen McElree 1983 James F. Hoy 1984 Stephen F. Davis 1985 Melvin G. Storm 1986 Elaine V. Edwards 1987 Thomas D. Isern 1988 Carl W. Prophet 1989 Dan R. Kirchhefer 1990 Cooper B. Holmes 1991 Philip L. Kelly 1992 Teresa A. Mehring 1993 Roger C. Greer 1994 James S. Aber 1995 Gaylen J. Neufeld 1996 Martha L. Hale 1997 Ronald Q. Frederickson 1998 Joella H. Mehrhof 1999 Kenneth A. Weaver 2000 William H. Clamurro 2001 Marie C. Miller 2002 Harvey C. Foyle 2003 Ronald T. McCoy 2004 Larry W. Schwarm 2005 Donald S. Miller 2006 Herbert K. Achleitner 2007 Elizabeth Yanik 2008 Gary Ziek 2009 Karen Manners Smith 2010 James Ryan 2011 J. Richard Schrock 2012 Amy Sage Webb 2013 David R. Edds 2014 Charles S. Brown 2015 James Persinger 2016 Marshall Sundberg 2017 Patrick Martin 2018 Kevin Rabas 2019 Gregory Schneider 2020 Gaelynn Wolf Bordonaro 2021 Rob Catlett 2022 John C. Wade 2023 Elizabeth Dobler
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Hon. Blake Flanders, President/CEO
Elementary Education, Early Childhood and Special Education
Brewer, Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Hon. Jon Rolph, Chair, Wichita Hon. Blake Benson, Pittsburg Hon. John B. Dicus, Topeka Hon. Carl Ice, Vice Chair, Manhattan Hon. Alysia Johnston,
Hon. Cynthia Lane, Kansas
Hon. Diana Mendoza, Dodge
Hon. Neelima Parasker, Overland
Hon. Wint Winter, Lawrence
Marjorie Bock,
Joan
Psychology
Cathy Grover,
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Gary Wyatt, Associate Provost and Dean, Honors

Commencement 2024 � Spring

ESU ALMA MATER

Words by Tom Isern, Music by Joseph Ott

Shall we exalt our University

True to our forebears and posterity? Our finest efforts we shall yield In classroom, concert, lab and fieldAnd cheers for ESU

Shall we remember in our future years

Bold shouts of victory or sentimental tears? Then shall the memories abound; We made these hallowed halls resoundWith cheers for ESU With cheers for ESU

A professional photographer has been engaged to take photographs of each graduate as he or she crosses the platform.

If you require medical assistance, contact the nearest Emporia State University police officer.

OF CONTENTS Baccalaureate Program .......................................................... 4 Honor Graduates .................................................................... 5 Baccalaureate Degree Candidates ........................................ 6 Doctorate, Specialist, and Master’s Program 12 Doctorate, Specialist, and Master’s Candidates 13
TABLE
2024 COMMENCEMENT  SPRING 3

BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM

PROCESSIONAL ................................................ “Triumphal March” from “Aida” ...................................................Giuseppe Verdi

ESU Brass Ensemble, Dr. Gary Ziek, Director

NATIONAL ANTHEM ......................................................................................................................

Sam Conrad and Katie Ullrich

Emporia State University Music Majors

INTRODUCTION

Dr. R. Brent Thomas

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

WELCOME ............................................................................................................................................................................... Ken Hush

President, Emporia State University

REMARKS ...............................................................................................................................................

The Honorable Blake Benson

Kansas Board of Regents, Pittsburg

CONFERRING OF DEGREES:

Ken Hush, President

R. Brent Thomas, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Paul Luebbers, Interim Dean, School of Applied Health Sciences

R. Edward Bashaw, Dean, School of Business and Technology

Gary Wyatt, Associate Provost and Dean, Honors College

Sara Schwerdtfeger, Interim Dean, The Teachers College

Gaile Stephens, Associate Professor, School of Visual and Performing Arts

Jan Todd, Assistant Professor, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

CONGRATULATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... Shirley Antes

President Elect, Alumni Association Board of Directors

CONCLUDING REMARKS .................................................................................................................................................. Ken Hush

President, Emporia State University

ESU ALMA MATER

RECESSIONAL

“Trumpet Tune and Air”

Eva Noble

Emporia State University Music Major

Henry Purcell

ESU Brass Ensemble

4 EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY

The students listed below have distinguished themselves at Emporia State University through their academic performance. Those graduating Cum Laude have earned an overall grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0. Those graduating Magna Cum Laude have earned an overall grade point average of at least 3.7. Those graduating Summa Cum Laude have earned an overall grade point average of at least 3.9. Those graduating “With Honors” or “With High Honors” from the Honors College distinguish themselves by completing an Honors curriculum, learning and practicing adaptive leadership, and completing either a community service project or an academic thesis, all while maintaining high academic standards.

Summa Cum Laude

Arnold, Renae M; Lenexa

Batty, Brooke K; Olathe

Bradford, Dawn Elise; Bronson

Brown, Aerica Janae; Wichita

Brown, Harrison Michael Arthur; Chobham, United Kingdom

Campuzano, Holly Jo; Hope

Cookson, Ashley Michelle; Howard

Cottingham, Amber Nicole; Wichita

Cunningham, Cate F; Shawnee

Darey, Jeremiah John; Emporia

Dawson, Sophia Kay; Emporia

Demel, Kolin N; Lake Winnebago, MO

DeVoe, Cheyenne; Chanute

Dreher, Jillian G; Clay Center

Drum, Madeline K; Overland Park

Eklund, Chase Lee; Topeka

Eldridge, Clara Jane; Valley Center

Entz, Abigail D; Benton

Fink, Austin Ernest; Wellington

Fletcher, Lyndsey Mae; Lawrence

Franks, Libby Nicolette; Redfield

Frederick, Sydney Therese; Topeka

Garnett, Haley G; Olathe

Gnezdilova, Angelina; Kursk, Russia

Hallacy, Makayla Jean; Wichita

Hammond, Aubrey Elizabeth; Olpe

Heiserman, Kate Faye; Osage City

Hewitt, Olivia Grace; Olathe

Hollaway, Reese Ann; Olathe

Jacobs, Grace Ellen; Rose Hill

Jaworski, Jack W; Shawnee

Johnson, Jake Thomas; Emporia

Jones, Lavon Myrou; Saint Louis, MO

Koester, Kara Renee; Conway Springs

Krause, Zach Ethan; Colorado Springs, CO

Liermann, Corbin Andrew; Parkerfield

Linder, Erica Ann; Hope

Llamas, Steven Salvador; Emporia

Lowery, Elizabeth; Reading

McCue, Alyssa Amber; Olathe

Mohatt, Tiffany Rene’e; Olathe

Murphy, Blake; Osage City

Neal, Megan Ashleigh; Kansas City

Oo, Thu Za; Kansas City

Palmer, Angela Jordan; Wichita

Price, Madison Lachelle; Topeka

Reynolds, Lily Cate; Wichita

Schmalz, Joshua Robert; Winchester

Sloan, Amy K; Olathe

Slocomb, Ren; Kansas City, MO

Swift, Tyler Lee; Raymore, MO

Thompson, Nancy; Allen

Ullrich, Katie Aubrey; Olathe

Walford, Laramie Dawn; Hamilton

Watkins, Kaelyn Allison; Carbondale

Watson, Dylan, Sublette

Watson, Jack Thomas; Wamego

Webb, Katie M; El Dorado

Wickersham, Ellen K; Emporia

Willhite, Devin Lee; Augusta

Williams, Lexi Suzanne; Buhler

Woolery, Hannah Jean; Emporia

Wu, Siqi; Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China

Yaseen, Hibah; Emporia

Magna Cum Laude

Alexander, Aubri Madison; Topeka

Argueta Mejia, Eduardo; Guatemala City, Guatemala

Ayer, Katie Danielle; Emporia

Bailey, Rhea Hanlon; Leicester, United Kingdom

Banks, Kellee Avyanna; Emporia

Beatty, Skyler John; Emporia

Bowersock, Abigail Leigh; Abigail

Bucovetsky, Jake Nelson; Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Burnett, Anna; Emporia

Camacho Vargas, Fabiana; Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Cervantes, Cheyla A; Emporia

Cole, Alyssa Ashley; Paola

Coleman, Cali Cathleen; Perry

Conrad, Sam Danielle; Derby

Cooper, Anna Skye; Haysville

Crowell, Ben Jacob; Wichita

De Leon, Julissa Jeaneth; Wichita

Dorsey, Stephanie Alexis; Wichita

Dugger, Gabby Grace; Louisburg

Dunn, Molly Elizabeth; Shawnee

Flewelling, Bailey Elaine; Holton

Foes, Jillian Grace; El Dorado

Frase, Joel J; Merriam

Funk, Allie Marie; Emporia

Furnish, Emma Rene; Goddard

Glass, McKensy Annasue; Wichita

Graham, Caden Nicolas; Yates Center

Haag, Elle Nicole; Topeka

Hammond, Sydnee Nichole; Emporia

Hashagen, Kate Elizabeth; Shawnee

Herrman, Brandy Ann; Wichita

Holden, Rae; Leavenworth

Huston, Meagan Elizabeth; Rossville

Irwin, Morgan R; Scott City

Jennings, Drew Henry; Overland Park

Johnson, Jenni Renee; Shawnee

Jumper, Kyra Lynn; Tahlequah, OK

Krambeer, Brett Thomas; Fort Worth, TX

LaMastres, Grace Adele; Valley Center

Liermann, Caleb A; Parkerfield

Light, Savanah Renee Miller; Wichita

Manley, Brittan Kylee; Eudora

Manny, Riley Marie; Haysville

Meyer, Alfwenna Thordis; Marion

Moore, Milo James Edwin; Emporia

Mosier, Carson Allen; Towanda

Moss, Abigail Marie Smuda; Emporia

Nguyen, Sandy; Emporia

Oneal, Paige Elizabeth; Wichita

Orzechowski, Mary Elizabeth; Olathe

Pankratz, Raign Denys; Park City

Parks, Heather Marie; Derby

Perilla Best, Z Ameerah; Hutchinson

Powell, Tori Ann; Montezuma

Salazar, Noah Luis; Sterling

Santander, Claudio Alexis; Wichita

Sherman, Katie Mae; Madison

Smith, Korie L; Emporia

Sull, Kylee Nikole; Americus

Summerer, Caitlyn; Cheney

Tidd, Jessica Grace; Emporia

Urrutia, Mireya Asul; Emporia

Van Zelfden, Audrey Marie; Valley Center

Wang, Yihan; Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China

White, Russell S; Princeton

Whitson, Baylee Christine; Overland Park

Willey, Drayton Robert; Emporia

Xiao, Yuncheng; Panjin, People’s Republic of China

Cum Laude

Anderson, Allenea; Overland Park

Anderson, Mallory Jo; Derby

Anderson, Trista Nicolle; Osage City

Barr, Braden; Park City

Boatman, Chase Austin; Wamego

Bredow, Carly Renae; Topeka

Brunner, Graham John; Sherwood Park, Canada

Carter, Matt Christopher; Overland Park

Castillo, Amanda; Emporia

Coursen, Madison Lea; Emporia

Davis, Slaytn Loring Jos; Emporia

Estes, Kimberly J; Wichita

Fagan, Taylor Nicole; Burns

Feuerborn, Joseph Thomas; Richmond

HONOR GRADUATES
2024 COMMENCEMENT  SPRING 5

Gallagher, Jaden Claire; Spring Hill

Griffin, Peyton Michelle; Salina

Hart, Mason James; Lawrence

Heasty, Taylor Marie; Wellington

Hillyer, William Gabriel; Olathe

Hitchens, Alec Steven; Spring Hill

Hogan, Haley M; Moline

Hollingsworth, Amanda Erynn; Maize

Holmes, Chloe Xin Ting; Mission

Huck, Henry Aaron; Lansing

Jensen, Jennifer Jenelle; Wellington

Kaspar, Jamie Rey; Altamont

Keller, Alyssa M; Kansas City

Kohlmeier, Cade Ryan; Emporia

Marlow, Hollie Allyson; Parsons

McCullough, Mary Katheryn; Oskaloosa

McDaniel, Uciph K; Topeka

Meyer, Garrett Scott; El Dorado

Orrell, Richelle D; Kansas City, MO

Phelps, Audrey Ryann; Dodge City

Ramirez, Guadalupe; Coffeyville

Rantz, Andrew Hunter; Topeka

Redeker, Payten Lynn; Emporia

Reyer, Wyatt Douglas; Strong City

Riffel Kuhlmann, Maddie; Wichita

Roberts, Kelli; Gardner

Sallaz, Roxanne; Shawnee

Sefcik, Tatum Drake; Enid, OK

Sloan, Beth Christine; Olathe

Smith, Kennedy Tate; Owasso, OK

Stewart, Stan; Americus

Turner, Tess Jane; Overbrook

Vera Martin, Sergio; Zapopan, Mexico

Wildeman, Ashley Brooke; Lawrence

Wills, Sky Jean; Garden City

This commencement program lists students who are participating in commencement exercises. It does not constitute an official record of students who have completed degree requirements.

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies

Ansley, Arich Renard; Oklahoma City, OK; General Studies

Arnold, Renae M; Lenexa; General Studies

August, Maverick; Emporia; General Studies, Art

Avila, Marilu; Emporia; Interdisciplinary Studies, Business, Ethnic Gender Studies

Chavez, Natalie Mabel; Emporia; General Studies

Countryman, John Mark; Marion; General Studies

Davis, Braden; Emporia; General Studies, Business

Drum, Madeline K; Overland Park; Interdisciplinary Studies

Flanagan, Kaylynn; Ogden; General Studies

Hart, AJ; Mulberry; General Studies, Theatre

Havenstein, Hailey Jo; Manhattan; General Studies

Hollinshed, Katelin Renae; Emporia; General Studies, History

Horton Gaona, Gabrielle Soledad; Topeka; General Studies

Howe, Audrey Gail; Lee’s Summit, MO; General Studies, Health, Modern Language

Kaspar, Jamie Rey; Altamont; General Studies, Geography, History

LaMastres, Grace Adele; Valley Center; Ethnic Gender Identity Studies

Laskarzewski, Emma Madeleine; Maple Valley, WA; Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology

Mercer, Michael A; Emporia; Interdisciplinary Studies

Nichols, Cody Alan; Manhattan; General Studies, Psychology

O Connor, Cassody Irene; Lecompton; General Studies

Redick, Grace Lynne; Broken Arrow, OK; General Studies, Biology

Renteria, Jenny Carolina; Emporia; General Studies, Health, Rehabilitation & Disability Studies

Rodriguez, Ashley Marie; Emporia; General Studies

Sadler, Brayden Andrew; Emporia; General Studies

Salazar, Noah Luis; Sterling; Interdisciplinary Studies

Underwood, Kimberly Jesselle; Emporia; General Studies, Business

Vincent, Anna Sophia; Topeka; Interdisciplinary Studies

Washington, Kobe; Midwest City, OK; General Studies

Wilson, Benjamin Owen; Alexandria, LA; General Studies

Wise, Alyssa; Lenexa; Interdisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Arts

School of Applied Health Sciences

Lowery, Elizabeth; Reading; Psychology, Art, Theatre

Bachelor of Science

School of Applied Health Sciences

Allen, Alisha Dawn; Emporia; Health and Human Performance

With High Honors

Banks, Kellee Avyanna; Emporia

Hallacy, Makayla Jean; Wichita

Holden, Rae; Leavenworth

Reynolds, Lily Cate; Wichita

Yaseen, Hibah; Emporia

With Honors

Beatty, Skyler John; Emporia

Hammond, Sydnee Nichole; Emporia

Aranda, Vanessa; Emporia; Psychology

Bachtel, Madelyn Joyce; Leavenworth; Health and Human Performance

Bitler, Bryson Dean; Topeka; Health and Human Performance

Bowersock, Abigail Leigh; Gardner; Health and Human Performance

Bredow, Carly Renae; Topeka; Health and Human Performance

Brown, Aerica Janae; Wichita; Rehabilitation & Disability Studies, Psychology

Brunner, Graham John; Sherwood Park, Canada; Sport Leadership & Recreation, Coaching

Carlson, Lauren MacKenzie; Council Grove; Health and Human Performance

Cervantes, Mayra Medina; Emporia; Psychology, Sociology

Coleman, Cali Cathleen; Perry; Health and Human Performance

Cordova, Ari A; Fort Collins, CO; Psychology, Crime and Delinquency Studies

Coursen, Madison Lea; Emporia; Psychology

Crowell, Ben Jacob; Wichita; Health and Human Performance

Cunningham, Cate F; Shawnee; Health and Human Performance

DeWitt, Sophia M; Lawrence; Health and Human Performance

Eklund, Chase Lee; Topeka; Health and Human Performance

Fletcher, Lyndsey Mae; Lawrence; Psychology, Communication

Flewelling, Bailey Elaine; Holton; Health and Human Performance, Business

HONOR GRADUATES AND BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
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Frizell, Nicholas Scott; Emporia; Psychology, Marketing

Gauger, Payge; Lansing; Health and Human Performance

Gnezdilova, Angelina; Kursk, Russia; Sport Leadership & Recreation

Greenfield, Stephen James; Scranton; Psychology, Biology

Hammond, Aubrey Elizabeth; Olpe; Health and Human Performance

Hann, William Robert; Olathe; Sport Leadership & Recreation

Hartman, Ehlaina Felicitas; Spearville; Health and Human Performance

Holmes, Chloe Xin Ting; Mission; Health and Human Performance, Coaching

Hull, Joshua David; Iola; Health and Human Performance

Jensen, Jennifer Jenelle; Wellington; Health and Human Performance

Jones, Lavon Myrou; Saint Louis, MO; Sport Leadership & Recreation

Kayhill, Andrew Bryant; Greenwood, MO; Health and Human Performance, Coaching

LaMastres, Grace Adele; Valley Center; Health and Human Performance

Lewis, Bobby; Iola; Psychology

Long, Owen; Sikeston, MO; Psychology, Crime and Delinquency Studies

Mallette, Lamonte; Wichita; Sport Leadership & Recreation, Health

Odom, Bo Ryan; Pauls Valley, OK; Health and Human Performance

Ortiz, Arisa Marie; Emporia; Psychology

Ponce, Nicholas James; Emporia; Psychology

Redeker, Maddy R; Emporia; Health and Human Performance

Sanders, Aidan Nicole; Winfield; Psychology

Seo, Jiwon; Youngin City, Gyoung, South Korea; Psychology

Smith, Kennedy Tate; Owasso, OK; Health and Human Performance

Smith, Korie L; Emporia; Psychology, Sociology

Staniec, Cassie Nicole; Meriden; Psychology

Taylor, Jacob James; Wichita; Health and Human Performance

Thomas, Bobby Duane; Olathe; Sport Leadership & Recreation, Coaching

Turner, Tess Jane; Overbrook; Health and Human Performance

Watson, Jack Thomas; Wamego; Health and Human Performance

Webb, Katie M; El Dorado; Health and Human Performance

White, Russell S; Princeton; Psychology

Williams, Lexi Suzanne; Buhler; Health and Human Performance, Coaching

Wilson, Montrell Da Shaun; Oklahoma City, OK; Sport Leadership & Recreation

Workman, Elisa Kathryn; Emporia; Psychology, Sociology

Zerr, John Tyler; Oakley; Health and Human Performance

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

School of Applied Health Sciences

Aills, Marcus Wesley; Osage City; Nursing Anderson, Trista Nicolle; Osage City; Nursing Baesel Freund, DeeAnna Elizabeth; Lebo; Nursing

Bauman, Kaylyn E; Sterling; Nursing

Dugger, Gabby Grace; Louisburg; Nursing Gadino, Kelsi Rae; Emporia; Nursing

Givens, Samantha Marie; Strong City; Nursing Griffin, Peyton Michelle; Salina; Nursing Hair, Madisynn Kay; Garden Plain; Nursing Hall, Josie Sarita; Hutchinson; Nursing

Kenemore, Kathy Grace; Wellington; Nursing Krambeer, Brett Thomas; Fort Worth, TX; Nursing

Opat, Sara Lee; Salina; Nursing Ramirez, Guadalupe; Coffeyville; Nursing Redeker, Payten Lynn; Emporia; Nursing, Biology

Sage, Jordan Kaylyn; Osage City; Nursing Schemm, Natalie Joyce; Osage City; Nursing Statler, Drew R; Saint Charles, MO; Nursing, Health

Townsend, Kylie Jo; Caldwell; Nursing Watkins, Kaelyn Allison; Carbondale; Nursing, Biology

Bachelor of Arts

School of Business and Technology

Banks, Kellee Avyanna; Emporia; Interdisciplinary Entrepreneur, Psychology

Reed, Hunter Gregory; Pawhuska, OK; Interdisciplinary Entrepreneur

Trost, Aren Isaiah; McPherson; Interdisciplinary Entrepreneur

Yep, Nate James; New Lenox, IL; Interdisciplinary Entrepreneur

Bachelor of Science

School of Business and Technology

Brown, Harrison Michael Arthur; Chobham, United Kingdom; Economics

Camacho Vargas, Fabiana; Santa Cruz, Bolivia; Economics

DeVoe, Cheyenne; Chanute; Computer Science

Frase, Joel J; Merriam; Computer Science

Garcia, Ryan Jose; Emporia; Computer Science

Kern, Seth; Olathe; Computer Science

Moore, Milo James Edwin; Emporia; Computer Science, Mathematics

Ogilvie, Matthew J; Emporia; Computer Science, Mathematics

Ramos, Guy Alexander; Fort Leavenworth; Computer Science, Information Systems

Watson, Dylan; Sublette; Computer Science, Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Business

School of Business and Technology

Aguilera Lopez, Fernando Josue; Caney; Information Systems

Anderson, Allenea; Overland Park; Business Administration

Anderson, Dylan James; Emporia; Business Administration

Ard, Raeden Dwain; Emporia; Information Systems & Analytics

Ardrey, Darius Deshawn; Parkville, MO; Business Administration

Argueta Mejia, Eduardo; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Business Administration & Marketing

Ayadi, Amir; Tunis,Tunisia; Management

Barnickel, Patrick; Leawood; Business Administration

Bina, Annabelle Grace; Wichita; Business Administration

Blackstock, Kentwan Dion; Grandview, MO; Information Systems

Bouslama, Seifallah; Ariana, Tunisia; Management

Brady, Emma Nikole; Salina; Marketing

Brown, Harrison Michael Arthur; Chobham, United Kingdom; Management

Bucovetsky, Jake Nelson; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Business Administration

Camacho Vargas, Fabiana; Santa Cruz, Bolivia; Business Administration

Carter, Matt Christopher; Overland Park; Accounting

Carter, Will Robert; Leawood; Information Systems & Analytics

Cookson, Ashley Michelle; Howard; Accounting & Business Administration

Cosby, Bailey; Wichita; Business Administration

Coulter, Preston Charles; Eureka; Business Administration

Daneff, Joe Robert; Kansas City, MO; Business Administration, Crime and Delinquency Studies

Davis, Slaytn Loring Jos; Emporia; Business Administration

Dawson, Sophia Kay; Emporia; Business Administration

Dody, Destiny Kaitlynn; Emporia; Business Administration

Dortch, Zachary Lavern; Oklahoma City, OK; Business Administration

Epley, Clayton Jeffery; Rose Hill; Business Administration, Information Systems

Erwin, Shayne Edward; Madison; Information Systems

Fahem, Hachem; Megrine Coteaux, Tunisia; Management

BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
2024 COMMENCEMENT  SPRING 7

Fink, Austin Ernest; Wellington; Accounting

Frederick, Sydney Therese; Topeka; Business Administration, Marketing

Gallagher, Jaden Claire; Spring Hill; Information Systems, History

Garcia Bernat, Nicholas; Overland Park; Business Administration, Information Systems

Garnett, Haley G; Olathe; Business Administration

Geist, Jacie Nicole; Emporia; Business Administration, Psychology

Ghodhbane, Hakim; Tunis, Tunisia; Management

Goodwin, Sherelle; Topeka; Business Administration

Graham, Caden Nicolas; Yates Center; Business Administration

Grant, Christy Marie; Emporia; Business Administration, Information Systems

Gutierrez, Jazmin; Emporia; Business Administration

Haag, Elle Nicole; Topeka; Business Administration

Harred, Cooper Alan; Le Roy; Business Administration

Hart, Mason James; Lawrence; Business Administration

Harvey, Jett T; Le Roy; Business Administration, Marketing

Herrman, Brandy Ann; Wichita; Business Administration

Hocevar, Athena Maria; Willoughby Hills, OH; Business Administration

Honea, Jackson Dean; Emporia; Business Administration

Howard, Tristan Lane; Emporia; Marketing

Jennings, Drew Henry; Overland Park; Business Administration

Jones, Timothy Lee; Neosho Rapids; Accounting

Kaster, John Patrick; El Dorado; Accounting

Keller, Alyssa M; Kansas City; Business Administration

Kitchen, Alexis Nicole; Salina; Accounting

Koester, Kara Renee; Conway Springs; Business Data Analytics, Information Systems

Kohlmeier, Cade Ryan; Emporia; Business Administration

Liermann, Corbin Andrew; Parkerfield; Marketing, Accounting

Llamas, Steven Salvador; Emporia; Marketing & Information Systems

McDaniel, Uciph K; Topeka; Business Administration

Meyer, Garrett Scott; El Dorado; Business Administration

Muller, Kimberly; Kansas City; Business Administration, Information Systems

Negrete Cervantes, Maricruz; Emporia; Information Systems

Ngwenya, Chiedza; Johannesburg, South Africa; Marketing

Njeh, Mohamed; Sfax, Tunisia; Management

Noll, Avery Thomas; Nortonville; Information Systems

Oraegbu, Solomon; Chicago, IL; Business Administration

Pore, Gavin H; Sedgwick; Accounting

Rantz, Andrew Hunter; Topeka; Business Administration

Reyes Ambriz, Briza; Emporia; Business Administration

Reynolds, Lily Cate; Wichita; Business Administration, Legal Studies

Roe, Kyleigh Marie; Pleasant Hill, MO; Marketing

Sandoval, Carlos A; Emporia; Business Administration

Schmalz, Joshua Robert; Winchester; Business Administration

Serrano, Ashley Gabriela; Scott City; Business Administration, Modern Language

Shaffer, Kristen F; Ottawa; Business Administration

Sherman, Katie Mae; Madison; Business Administration

Stowers, Andrew Reed; Lenexa; Business Administration

Sull, Kylee Nikole; Americus; Business Administration

Swift, Tyler Lee; Raymore, MO; Accounting

Swogger, Trevor L; Overland Park; Business Administration

Thompson, Nancy; Allen; Business Administration

Thomsen, Ryan Christopher; Emporia; Business Data Analytics

Torrens, Lindsay R; Emporia; Business Administration

Tovar, Mya Grace; Emporia; Business Administration

Urrutia, Mireya Asul; Emporia; Business Administration

Vera Martin, Sergio; Zapopan, Mexico; Business Administration

Wamego, Jaiden Albert Cooper; Mayetta; Business Administration

Whitson, Baylee Christine; Overland Park; Business Administration

Williams, Kevin; Derby; Accounting

Wu, Siqi; Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; Business Administration

Xiao, Yuncheng; Panjin, People’s Republic of China; Business Data Analytics

Bachelor of Arts

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Arb, Anlyn Violet; Salina; Communication, Music, Modern Language

Cristelli, Leanne Marie; Emporia; Communication & Modern Language

Denman, Jaynie Hope; Eskridge; English, History

Heasty, Taylor Marie; Wellington; English, Creative Writing

Jaworski, Jack W; Shawnee; Communication & English, Theatre

Krause, Zach Ethan; Colorado Springs, CO; English

McCullough, Mary Katheryn; Oskaloosa; Language Literary Studies & Writing, Psychology

Moll, Emilie A; Spring Hill; English, Modern Language, Creative Writing

Palmer, Angela Jordan; Wichita; English, Legal Studies, Modern Language

Perilla Best, Z Ameerah; Hutchinson; English, Creative Writing

Swift, Tyler Lee; Raymore, MO; Modern Language

Woolery, Hannah Jean; Emporia; Language Literary Studies & Writing

Bachelor of Science

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Ambriz, Moncerrat Litsi; Emporia; Crime and Delinquency Studies, Biology

Beatty, Skyler John; Emporia; Communication, Economics, Philosophy

Cervantes, Cheyla A; Emporia; Sociology, Crime and Delinquency Studies

Cole, Leah May; Andover; Sociology

Comithier, Alijah; Schertz, TX; Communication, Business

Davis, Rochelle; Emporia; Crime and Delinquency Studies, Legal Studies

Funk, Allie Marie; Emporia; Communication, Journalism

George, Landry Renae; Fort Scott; Crime and Delinquency Studies

Hashagen, Kate Elizabeth; Shawnee; Communication, Marketing, Entrepreneurship

Hernandez, Topainga; New Strawn; Crime and Delinquency Studies, Health

Hewitt, Olivia Grace; Olathe; Communication, Marketing

Jacobs, Grace Ellen; Rose Hill; Communication

Lauber, Kevin Mychal; Osage City; History

Nowlin, Scarlett Kennedy Erin; Victoria; Communication, Marketing

BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
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Pahuamba, Sandra; Emporia; Crime and Delinquency Studies

Philbern, Riley Wayne; Hoisington; Crime and Delinquency Studies, Earth Science

Preisner, Tee; Emporia; Crime and Delinquency Studies

Ramirez Armoa, Renata Alexandra; Emporia; Communication

Rogers Schmidt, Peyton; Bloomer, WI; Crime and Delinquency Studies, Coaching

Sefcik, Tatum Drake; Enid, OK; Crime and Delinquency Studies

Sloan, Beth Christine; Olathe; Sociology, Ethnic Gender Studies

Slocomb, Ren; Kansas City, MO; Communication

Teague, Waylynne; Wichita; Sociology

Vinerte, Flera; Riga, Latvia; History and Government

Wildeman, Ashley Brooke; Lawrence; Communication

Willey, Drayton Robert; Emporia; History and Government

Yaseen, Hibah; Emporia; Political Science, History

Bachelor of Arts

School of Science and Mathematics

Witherspoon, Adia Amaya Marie; Emporia; Earth Science, Geospatial Analysis

Bachelor of Science

School of Science and Mathematics

Ayer, Katie Danielle; Emporia; Biology

Bailey, Rhea Hanlon; Leicester, United Kingdom; Biology & Health and Human Performance

Boucher, Jacob Donald; Eudora; Biology

Brading, Carson Michael; Meriden; Biology

Budke, Cael Allen; Elmdale; Earth Science, Geospatial Analysis

Burnett, Anna; Emporia; Biology

Clary, Ryan James; Osawatomie; Earth Science, Geospatial Analysis

Demel, Kolin N; Lake Winnebago, MO; Biology

Edmonds, AnnaBelle; Tonganoxie; Earth Science, Geospatial Analysis, Chemistry

Fernandez, Meagan; Chapman; Biology, Geospatial Analysis

Gaddy, Jordan Lane; Emporia; Biology

Hallacy, Makayla Jean; Wichita; Biology, Psychology, Health

Hammond, Sydnee Nichole; Emporia; Biology

Hatina, Erika Renae; Maple Hill; Biology, Business

Hernandez, Naty; Emporia; Biology

Hess, Will Clarence; Emporia; Mathematics

Hiszczynskyj, Hannah Grace; Topeka; Biology

Hollingsworth, Amanda Erynn; Maize; Biology, Physical Science

Johnson, Jake Thomas; Emporia; Biology

Kickhaefer, Cord Blaise; Herington; Biology

Liermann, Caleb A; Parkerfield; Biology

Lupkes, Avery Lee; Americus; Biology

Manley, Brittan Kylee; Eudora; Biology, Chemistry, Business

Martinez, Edna Michelle; Emporia; Biology

Nagamine, Mai; Yamanashi, Japan; Biology

Reyer, Wyatt Douglas; Strong City; Biology, Geospatial Analysis

Sloan, Amy K; Olathe; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Smith, Annastazia C; Vassar; Biology

Tiffany, Vaughn Rene; Olathe; Physics, Mathematics

Van Zelfden, Audrey Marie; Valley Center; Biology

Yackovich, Nikolas Andrei; Emporia; Biology

Bachelor of Arts

School of Visual and Performing Arts

Lin, Xinyi; Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China; Music

Potter, Jade L; Osage City; Music

Wang, Yihan; Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China; Music

Bachelor of Fine Arts

School of Visual and Performing Arts

Cushenbery, Isaac D; Emporia; Art Fye, Echo; Tulsa, OK; Art

Johnson, Luke Edward; Waverly; Theatre, English, Creative Writing

Keady, Ray Jackson; Lawrence; Theatre

Romeiser, Jenae C; Morrowville; Art, Art History

Taboada Torres, Lucía Belen; Asunción, Paraguay; Art

Tarrant, Kaitlynn Michelle; Crescent, OK; Theatre

Tuck, Maecy Marie; Meriden; Art

Vazquez, Bryan; Neosho Rapids; Art Werth, Kaitlin J; Wichita; Theatre

Wickersham, Ellen K; Emporia; Art, Art History

Bachelor of Music

School of Visual and Performing Arts

Conrad, Sam Danielle; Derby; Music Education

Franks, Libby Nicolette; Redfield; Music Education

Huck, Henry Aaron; Lansing; Music Education

Noble, Eva D; Topeka; Music Education

Sparks, Guin Rhiamon; Emporia; Music

Stovall, RJ Ryan; Halstead; Music Education

Ullrich, Katie Aubrey; Olathe; Music Education

Bachelor of Science

School of Visual and Performing Arts

Daily, Melissa Lynn; Gridley; Art, Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Education

The Teachers College (Elementary)

Anderson, Mallory Jo; Derby; Elementary Education

Andino, Orquidia; Kansas City; Elementary Education

Barr, Braden; Park City; Elementary Education

Batty, Brooke K; Olathe; Elementary Education

Bradford, Dawn Elise; Bronson; Elementary Education

Campuzano, Holly Jo; Hope; Elementary Education, Health

Carey, Hannah Sue; Ottawa; Elementary Education

Carter, JaLen Wayne; Emporia; Elementary Education

Castillo, Amanda; Emporia; Elementary Education

Cooper, Anna Skye; Haysville; Elementary Education

Cottingham, Amber Nicole; Wichita; Elementary Education

Culver, Clarissa Ann; Wichita; Elementary Education

Davidson, Jenna N; Basehor; Elementary Education

De Leon, Julissa Jeaneth; Wichita; Elementary Education

Dorsey, Stephanie Alexis; Wichita; Elementary Education

Dreher, Jillian G; Clay Center; Elementary Education

Entz, Abigail D; Benton; Elementary Education

Fagan, Taylor Nicole; Burns; Elementary Education

Faron, Haleigh Morgan; Bel Aire; Elementary Education

Featherby, Larinda Marie; Wichita; Elementary Education

Foes, Jillian Grace; El Dorado; Elementary Education

Furnish, Emma Rene; Goddard; Elementary Education

Hacker, Kendra Elise; Emporia; Elementary Education

Hall, Kaitlynn; Maize; Elementary Education

Harris, Winny Elizabeth; Atchison; Elementary Education

BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
2024 COMMENCEMENT  SPRING 9

Heiserman, Kate Faye; Osage City; Elementary Education, Coaching

Hogan, Haley M; Moline; Elementary Education

Hollaway, Reese Ann; Olathe; Elementary Education

Huston, Meagan Elizabeth; Rossville; Elementary Education

Johnson, Callie Lynn; Kansas City; Elementary Education

Johnson, Jenni Renee; Shawnee; Elementary Education

Jumper, Kyra Lynn; Tahlequah, OK; Elementary Education

LaMunyon, Hallie Lea; Wichita; Elementary Education

Light, Savanah Renee Miller; Wichita; Elementary Education

Linder, Erica Ann; Hope; Elementary Education

Manny, Riley Marie; Haysville; Elementary Education

McCue, Alyssa Amber; Olathe; Elementary Education

Meyer, Alfwenna Thordis; Marion; Elementary Education, Coaching

Miller, Jessica; Wichita; Elementary Education

Mock, Kristen Lee; Goddard; Elementary Education

Mohatt, Tiffany Rene’e; Olathe; Elementary Education

Moss, Abigail Marie Smuda; Emporia; Elementary Education

Neal, Megan Ashleigh; Kansas City; Elementary Education

Oneal, Paige Elizabeth; Wichita; Elementary Education

Orrell, Richelle D; Kansas City, MO; Elementary Education

Pankratz, Raign Denys; Park City; Elementary Education

Parks, Heather Marie; Derby; Elementary Education

Phelps, Audrey Ryann; Dodge City; Elementary Education, Coaching

Pierce, Isabella Kathleen; Overland Park; Elementary Education

Price, Madison Lachelle; Topeka; Elementary Education

Riffel Kuhlmann, Maddie; Wichita; Elementary Education

Roberts, Kelli; Gardner; Elementary Education

Sallaz, Roxanne; Shawnee; Elementary Education

Santander, Claudio Alexis; Wichita; Elementary Education

Schuckman, Anna Elizabeth; Silver Lake; Elementary Education

Shaw, Olivia K; Emporia; Elementary Education

Smith, Nautica Mae Lynn; Bluff City; Elementary Education

Stutheit, Sarah Elizabeth; Lenexa; Elementary Education

Summerer, Caitlyn; Cheney; Elementary Education

Tidd, Jessica Grace; Emporia; Elementary Education

Unruh, Breanna; Mulvane; Elementary Education

Vaughters, Kaylee Grace; Augusta; Elementary Education

Villalobos, Naomi; Overland Park; Elementary Education

Walford, Laramie Dawn; Hamilton; Elementary Education

Willhite, Devin Lee; Augusta; Elementary Education

Bachelor of Science in Education

The Teachers College (Secondary)

Alexander, Aubri Madison; Topeka; Physical Education

Arrieta, Caitlin Marie; Hutchinson; English Boatman, Chase Austin; Wamego; Social Sciences

Carpenter, Ian Scot; Andover; Social Sciences

Cole, Alyssa Ashley; Paola; Social Sciences

Darey, Jeremiah John; Emporia; Physics & Chemistry

Dunn, Molly Elizabeth; Shawnee; English

Eldridge, Clara Jane; Valley Center; English

Estes, Kimberly J; Wichita; English

Feuerborn, Joseph Thomas; Richmond; Mathematics

Fosha, Lleyton Miles; Olathe; Social Sciences

Glass, McKensy Annasue; Wichita; Health Education & Psychology

Herren, Will Lamoine; Scranton; Physical Education & Health Education

Hillyer, William Gabriel; Olathe; Art, Psychology

Hitchens, Alec Steven; Spring Hill; Mathematics

Holden, Rae; Leavenworth; English & Journalism

Irwin, Morgan R; Scott City; Social Sciences

Jackson, Chloe Elizabeth; Emporia; Social Sciences

Laurence, Nichole Helene Marie; Emporia; Social Sciences

Lockridge, Miles Cole; Kansas City; Social Sciences

Marlow, Hollie Allyson; Parsons; Physical Education

Mosier, Carson Allen; Towanda; Physical Education

Murphy, Blake; Osage City; Social Sciences

Nguyen, Sandy; Emporia; Business

Oo, Thu Za; Kansas City; Mathematics

Orzechowski, Mary Elizabeth; Olathe; Social Sciences, Geography

Powell, Tori Ann; Montezuma; English

Slupianek, Harlie Elizabeth; Marysville; Biology & Earth Science

Stewart, Stan; Americus; Physical Education

Sumner, Makenzie Kathleen; Gardner; English

Wenger, Felicity Cristine; Olathe; English

Wills, Sky Jean; Garden City; Mathematics

Woolery, Hannah Jean; Emporia; English

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BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
2024 COMMENCEMENT  SPRING 11

DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST AND MASTER’S PROGRAM

PROCESSIONAL ................................................ “Triumphal March” from “Aida” ...................................................Giuseppe Verdi

Emporia State University Brass Ensemble, Dr. Gary Ziek, Director

NATIONAL ANTHEM ................................................................................................................................................... Scott Wichael

Emporia State University Associate Professor, Music

INTRODUCTION

Dr. R. Brent Thomas

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

WELCOME ............................................................................................................................................................................... Ken Hush

President, Emporia State University

REMARKS ................................................................................................................................................

The Honorable Wint Winter Kansas Board of Regents, Lawrence

CONFERRING OF DEGREES:

Ken Hush, President

R. Brent Thomas, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Jerald Spotswood, Dean, Graduate School and Distance Education

Paul Luebbers, Interim Dean, School of Applied Health Sciences

R. Edward Bashaw, Dean, School of Business and Technology

Amy Sage Webb-Baza, Interim Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Wooseob Jeong, Dean, School of Library and Information Management, Library and Archives and Instructional Design and Technology

Tim Burnett, Interim Dean, School of Science and Mathematics

Gary Wyatt, Associate Provost and Dean, Honors College

Sara Schwerdtfeger, Interim Dean, The Teachers College

Bekah Selby, Associate Professor, School of Business and Technology

Gaile Stephens, Associate Professor, School of Visual and Performing Arts

CONGRATULATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... Shirley Antes

President Elect, Alumni Association Board of Directors

CONCLUDING REMARKS .................................................................................................................................................. Ken Hush

President, Emporia State University

ESU ALMA MATER ........................................................................................................................................................ Scott Wichael

Emporia State University Associate Professor, Music

RECESSIONAL ............................................................... “Trumpet Tune and Air” ..................................................... Henry Purcell Emporia State University Brass Ensemble

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DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST AND MASTER’S CANDIDATES

Academic Dress evolved from caps and gowns worn in the medieval universities. The academic gown is the basic garment of attire, and by tradition, it is black for all degrees and ranks. The square cap or mortarboards are a prescribed part of academic dress and are all distinctive. Accompanying the gowns are hoods, which are lined with silk in the official colors or color of the institution conferring the degree and which are bordered in the color representing the discipline of learning. The disciplines and respective colors are:

DEGREE SPECIALIZATION COLOR DEGREE SPECIALIZATION COLOR

Agriculture

Maize

Arts, Letters, Humanities White

Commerce, Accountancy, Business

Dentistry

Drab

Lilac

Economics Copper

Education

Light Blue

Engineering ....................................................................................... Orange

Fine Arts, including Architecture .................................................... Brown

Forestry ................................................................................................ Russet

Journalism ....................................................................................... Crimson

Law Purple

Library Science

Lemon

Medicine Green

Music Pink

Education Specialist

School of Applied Health Sciences

Bentley, Kylie Marie; Odenton, MD

Crutcher, Carla; Clay Center

Densberger, Madison Dawn; Tonganoxie

Kalinowski, Kelly Ann; Casper, WY

Lavin, Dianne; Colorado Springs, CO

Ortstadt, Ben James; Emporia

Palmer, Maley E; Topeka

Stamp Jerabek, Amos; Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Stegman, Stephanie Jo; Overland Park

Steinlage, Beth JoMarie; Goff

Waldschmidt, Julie Ann; Waldron

Yakubu, Umaira; Kumasi, Ghana

Master of Science

School of Applied Health Sciences

Ablahani, Sarah Michelle; Succasunna, NJ; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Adams, Layna Nicole; Emporia; Clinical Psychology

Angiolillo, Jon Carlo; Pleasantville, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Baker, Ryan; Wichita; Clinical Psychology

Bate, Baylea RJ; Iola; Psychology

Thesis: The Effects of Game-based Learning on Math Fact Fluency

Major Professor: Dr. Jennifer Moss

Beaulieu, Stephen; Lynn, MA; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Bennett, Bailey Jo; Emporia; Art Therapy Counseling & Clinical Counseling

Nursing Apricot

Optometry Sea Foam Green

Oratory Silver Gray

Pharmacy Olive Green

Philosophy Dark Blue

Physical Education Sage Green

Podiatry-Chiropody ................................................................... Nile Green

Public Administration, including Foreign Service ............ Peacock Blue

Public Health............................................................................ Salmon Pink

Science ................................................................................... Golden Yellow

Social Science Cream

Social Work Citron

Theology Scarlet

Veterinary Science Gray

Bertholf, Anna Elizabeth; Roeland Park; Clinical Counseling

Bingley, Shannon N; Kansas City; Psychology

Bourdow, Joey Lee; Saginaw, MI; Art Therapy Counseling & Clinical Counseling

Brown, Samuel R; Kansas City; Psychology

Thesis: Inducing Psychological Distance in Jurors: Effects of Passive Voice Testimony on Verdicts

Major Professor: Dr. Keith Wylie

Buckles, Lauren B; Ottawa; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Buckner, Selena; Liberty, MO; Art Therapy Counseling & Clinical Counseling

Bull, Maura Elizabeth; Wilson, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Burris, Angel Diane; Emporia; Psychology

Thesis: Comparison of Undergraduate Men’s and Women’s Intimate Partner Violence, Traumatic Brain Injury, Metacognition, and Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Major Professor: Dr. Cathy Grover

Carpenter, Nina; Emporia; Art Therapy Counseling

Carter, Christine Marie; Overland Park; Psychology

Clothier, Logan Marshall; Park City; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Cochran, Karlie Ann; Guthrie, OK; Psychology

Colon, Jason; Woodhaven, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Coltrane, Sara Elizabeth; Emporia; School Counseling

Crescenti, Danny; Hendersonville, TN; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Crum, Kerstin; Youngstown, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Dahl, Rachel Helen; Emporia; Clinical Counseling

Davis, Lenita; Yoder, CO; Art Therapy Counseling

Dingman, Bryanna May; Emporia; Clinical Counseling

Emig, Bailey L; Valley Center; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Escalante, Magda; Emporia; Art Therapy

Counseling & Clinical Counseling

Fauler, Jake; Gansevoort, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Figge, Shianne G; Wamego; Clinical Psychology

Foley, Andrew; Shrewsbury, MA; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Gangwish, Angie Renee; Bellwood, NE; Clinical Counseling

Gardner, Isaiah Scott; Wichita; Clinical Psychology

Gardner, Julia H; Spring Hill; Clinical Counseling

Gay, Jenny Lee; Lawrence; School Counseling

Glackman, Ryan Douglas; Colorado Springs, CO; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Gleason, Braden Jett; Muldrow, OK; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Gloss, Julia Grace; Overbrook; School Counseling

Gonzales, Jesse Carl; Topeka; Clinical Counseling

Grahn, Ryann Nicole; Salina; Clinical Counseling

2024 COMMENCEMENT  SPRING 13

DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST AND MASTER’S CANDIDATES

Hall, Leah Elizabeth; Emporia; Psychology

Helton, Tanner; Manhattan; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Hill, Justin Matthew; Emporia; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Howard, Megan; Hesston; Art Therapy Counseling & Clinical Counseling

Huang, Haoyu; Chengdu, People’s Republic of China; Art Therapy Counseling & Clinical Counseling

Iverson, McKenzie L; Shawnee; Clinical Counseling

Jackson Barth, Mikayla Nicole; Manhattan; School Counseling

Johnson, David Thomas; Emporia; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Johnson, Juwan Alan; Emporia; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Johnson Millan, Julian Tayvon; Sacramento, CA; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Keiner, Gillian; Silverthorne, CO; Clinical Counseling

Keith, Shannon Elyse; Ellsworth; School Counseling

Kizewski, Caleb; Colorado Springs, CO; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Kleinhesselink, Kendra; Alton, IA; Clinical Counseling

Kovalevskij, Areli Jazmin Carreon; Richmond, CA; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Ladd, Ashley; Lawrence; School Counseling

LeBlanc, Lexi Rose; Emporia; Art Therapy Counseling & Clinical Counseling

MacDonald, Eric; Methuen, MA; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Maki, Matthew N; Lubbock, TX; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Marquez, Chloe Nora; Dublin, Ireland; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Marsco, Christopher Anthony; Warren, OH; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Matlack, Kaylene Bay; Burrton; Athletic Training

Merwin, Angela Marie; Rosalia; Clinical Counseling

Moon, Samantha A; Williamsville, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Morris, John Anthony; Parsons; School Counseling

Moser, Brooke Elizabeth; Blue Rapids; School Counseling

Myers, Colleen; South Yarmouth, MA; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Neville, Christopher; Worcester, MA; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Nycum, Jeran Nicole; Kansas City, MO; Art Therapy Counseling

Ochoa, Karen Lynn; Whittier, CA; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Ohrvall, Skyler; Fishkill, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Ordway, Dana; North Creek, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Owens, Andrew; Olathe; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Parkman, Amanda Sue; Bonner Springs; Clinical Counseling

Penner, Bailey Aaron; Peabody; Clinical Psychology

Peralta, Russell; Rochester, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Pickett, Adria; Lawrence; Art Therapy Counseling & Clinical Psychology

Porter, Megan; Topeka; School Counseling

Pourhussin, Autumn; Udall; Clinical Psychology

Reay, Randall; Lansdowne, VA; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Richards, Gavin; Boulder, CO; Clinical Counseling

Roy, Jarrett Logan; Mayetta; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Sanzo, Frank; Wappingers Falls, NY; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Schmitz, Marty; Farmington, MN; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Schumacher, Cole Jennings; Emporia; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Schumacher, Sara Kathryn; Madison, WI; Art Therapy Counseling & Clinical Counseling

Shafel, Dylan James; Suamico, WI; Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Shaneyfelt, Maddi Rose; Wamego; Art Therapy Counseling & Clinical Counseling

Sharp, Jessica Dawn; Adams, NE; Clinical Counseling

Shepard, Karen Suzanne; Gardner; Clinical Counseling

Showalter, Hannah Marie; Emporia; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Smith, Colleen; Emporia; Clinical Counseling

Spence, Delaney R; Topeka; Clinical Psychology

St Charles, Tara Luz; Prairie Village; Clinical Counseling

Stevens, Victoria LeAnne; Topeka; Clinical Counseling

Stewart, Landon B; Broken Arrow, OK; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Tamzin, Ash Rae; Mantorville, MN; Art Therapy Counseling & Clinical Counseling

Taylor, Andrew; Severna Park, MD; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Taylor, Sara; Wichita; Clinical Psychology

Teeter, Trey W; Holcomb, LA; Health, Physical Education & Coaching

Tickles, Olivia S; Wichita; Clinical Counseling

Velazquez, Marisleysis Angelina; Emporia; Clinical Psychology

Weaver, Jana D; Lee’s Summit, MO; Clinical Counseling

White, Shannon N; Lawrence; Clinical Counseling

Whitmer, Eva Marie; Derby; Clinical Counseling

Williams, Daniel; Newton Falls, OH; Clinical Counseling

Zerull, Kohleen; Manhattan; Clinical Counseling

Master of Science in Nursing School of Applied Health Sciences

Delgado, Spencer Alex; Hays

Worthen, Nick A; Emporia

Master of Accountancy

School of Business & Technology

Begeman, Lily Sophia; Lawrence

Billings, Elka M; Kincaid

Brown, Shari Anne; Sedalia, MO

Burrell, Isaac M; Spring Hill

Cain, Tammy Jo; Independence

Chikezie, Celia Ann; Danbury, CT

Choi, Wonjin; Teaneck, NJ

Cowell, Ashley; Lawrence

Dawes, Carson James; Hesston

Evans, Josh Morris; Payson, UT

Fernandez, Kevin L; Miami, FL

Garnett, Jay; Bartonville, TX

Gugelmeyer, Neal Andrew; Kiowa

Hedges, Taylor Rae; Burden

Henderson, Shamari; Raleigh, NC

Hickert, Christina Diane; Brewster

Julian, Andrea; Duluth, GA

Keohohou, Maggie; Bartlesville, OK

Kuhlmann, Grace A; Burlington

Lok, Daniel; Brooklyn, NY

Moss, Jade; Elberton, GA

Nguyen, Nguyet; Union City, CA

Owoiya, Moruf Abolaji; Tracy, CA

Palmer, Syr; Wichita

Quiroz, Maria Elena; Olathe

Ramanujam, Krishna Paravasthu; Phoenix, AZ

Schmidt, Cody Thomas; Shawnee

Seelig, Jesse K; Las Vegas, NV

Slattery, Henry T; Wichita

Toler, Mickenzie; Wichita

Willoughby, Sarah Ann Graham; Winchester, KY

Master of Business Administration School of Business & Technology

Akanza, Anicet; Kansas City, MO

Antle, Jonathan Brendan; Universal City, TX

Arobee, Ayesha; Dhaka, Bangladesh

Baca, Kaylee Michele; Wichita

Beane, Patrick M; Gardner

Bernskoetter, Riley E; Jefferson City, MO

Boughanmi, Aymen; Tunis, Tunisia

Brady, Bryan Robert; Hays

Brierly, Courtney Nicole; Mustang, OK

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Brungardt, Ross Joseph; Salina

Cardona Pineda, Daniela; Bogota, Colombia

Childers, Remington Chase; Lee’s Summit, MO

Clark, Libby Carol; Ulysses

Crawford, Yolanda Yvette; Atlanta, GA

Damon, Mckenzie T; Durand, IL

Dams Ramos, Carlos Miguel Jose; Broomfield, CO

Dan, Xinju; Beijing, People’s Republic of China

Dauer, Avery Renee; Lindsborg

Davidson, Matthew; Kansas City, MO

Davis, Sadj Lakin Steegan; Emporia

DeGraff, Marlee Jo; Tonganoxie

Dessalew, Bisrat Tessema; Olathe

Dietz, Alyssa Marie; Wichita

Driggers, Josiah Aaron; Hillsboro

Duehring, Jeremy; Eskridge

Duffy, Shannon Marie; Winner, SD

Edelman, Maria Gorges; Andale

Edelman, Marissa G; Andale

Fan, Jiangyue; Changsha, People’s Republic of China

Forbes, Zidane Honrey Daniel; Wichita

Forrest, Tanner Dean; Frontenac

Garcia, Emmanuel; Overland Park

Genanew, Getaneh; Gaithersburg, MD

Gray, Hunter Alyseea; Lawrence

Haase, Kayla Ann; Wichita

Haley, Angela Rose; Grain Valley, MO

Hamm, Austin Robert; Olathe

Harris, Zachary C; Emporia

Hegwald, Melissa; Derby

Helton, Teddy; Overland Park

Hermesch, Ty Daniel; Seneca

Holtgrew, Shawna M; Olathe

Hurr, Elijah; Topeka

Hutchinson, Makenna; Ottawa

Ibegbulam Ted; Buford, GA

Izibili, Godwin Osezua; Lagos, Nigeria

Jaly, Nazmunnahar; Emporia

Jing, Helian; Suzhou, People’s Republic of China

Kastens, Allison; Atwood

Kent, Mackenzie J; Ozawkie

Kerbs, Kelsey Evans; Overland Park

Koenig, Arthur; Wellsville

Lally, Lucy Josephine; Basehor

Li, Cong; Beijing, People’s Republic of China

Li, Hui; Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China

Li, Sonia; Bolingbrook, IL

Lierz, Conner Joseph; Emporia

Lin, Zhaojun; Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China

Little, Robert Gene; Wichita

Macko Griffey, Viktoria; Luzianky, Slovakia

Maxwell, Chris Nathan; Wichita

McNitt, Matt Gordon; Basehor

Mellinger, Matthew C; Maize

Metidji, Mohamed; Philadelphia, PA

Mihaylova, Desy; Toronto, Canada

Mijares, Jose F; Great Bend

Mitchell, Erica; Wichita

Moody, Lucas Ray; Emporia

Mu, Jiamin; Xuzhou, People’s Republic of China

Murphy, Jahmek; Emporia

Myers, Rebecca Suzanne; Portsmouth, VA

Newman, Lindsey Marie; Emporia

Novacek, Jackson William; De Soto

Ogawa, JP; North Bergen, NJ

Ostby, Cale C; Wichita

Patel, Anish; Lawrence

Pederson, Kendahl Anna; Albertville, MN

Pope, Christopher A; Oklahoma City, OK

Ramirez, Taylor Chase; Wichita

Ray, Vincent Dangelo; Bronx, NY

Renfroe, Jerry; Edmond, OK

Robinette, Lucas W; De Soto

Rush, Jessica Ann; Wichita

Rziha, Chelsey Marie; Wichita

Sabri, Sara; Portland, OR

Sagar, Muatasem Bela Musbah; Denver, CO

Scheckel, Shylie Frances; Emporia

Schremmer, Colleen; Overland Park

Scott, Davion Markeis; Kansas City

Screnock, Matthew Clark; Emporia

Shackelford, Izzy Leigh; Lees Summit, MO

Spearman, Tierra Kathleen; Wichita

Suenram, Charlie Raymond; Emporia

Sun, Liyuan; Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China

Talbott, Paige; Ellsworth

Thakkar, Edith; Albuquerque, NM

Thompson George, Courtney Echo; Carbondale

Von Blanck, Russell Alan; Granite Bay, CA

Wells, Jenni Lynn; De Soto

West, Rob; Brentwood, TN

Xiao, Chaoju; Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China

Yan, Yueting; Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China

Yang, Juanxin; Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

Yang, Qiao; Changsha, People’s Republic of China

Yin, Chunzi; Haer Bin, People’s Republic of China

Yuhn, Jahna; Lawrence

Zaman, Refaiya; Emporia

Zhang, Jian; Hanzhou, People’s Republic of China

Zhang, Pengju; Beijing, People’s Republic of China

Zhao, Feng; Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China

Zizah, Cassie; Seattle, WA

Master of Science

School of Business & Technology

Antle, Jonathan Brendan; Universal City, TX; Information Technology

Bolin, Grace Lee; Olathe; Information Technology

Durham, Jeremy Ryan; Arkansas City; Information Technology

Fardous Zim, Md Nasim; Jhenaidah, Bangladesh; Information Technology

Holtgrew, Shawna M; Olathe; Information Technology

Jawed, Amna; Karachi, Pakistan; Informatics

Koenig, Arthur; Wellsville; Information Technology

McNally, Bill; Atco, NJ; Informatics

Mediouni, Ahmed; Tahrir City, Tunisia; Information Technology

Owenga, George Onyango; Memphis, TN; Information Technology

Parks, Steven Alexander; Weatherford, OK; Information Technology

Poe, Wes Brian; Eucha, OK; Information Technology

Pope, Christopher A; Oklahoma City, OK; Information Technology

Quereapa, Cresencio; Ballwin, MO; Information Technology

Renfroe, Jerry; Edmond, OK; Information Technology

Rziha, Chelsey Marie; Wichita; Information Technology

Safo, Nana Osei; Donkorkrom, Ghana; Informatics

Sultana, Irin; Emporia; Information Technology

Tilton, Eric R; Chiang Mai, Thailand; Information Technology

Wada, Ifeoluwa Uchechukwu; Lagos, Nigeria; Information Technology

Master of Arts

School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Ahumada Velasquez, Anyi Vanessa; Armenia, Colombia; English

Akagi, Kyler Marvin; Junction City; English

Askins, ChapLynn Renee; Topeka; Applied Sociology

Burris, Ashley Laraine; Emporia; Applied Sociology

Chaparro Silva, Karina Raquel; Encarnación, Paraguay; English

Im Iam, Saitharn; Burlington; English

Johnson, Meredith Kelly; Beloit; English

Lassiter, Mary Grace; Emporia; Applied Sociology

Morse, Justin P; Salina; History

DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST AND MASTER’S CANDIDATES
2024 COMMENCEMENT  SPRING 15

DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST AND MASTER’S CANDIDATES

Nicholson, Michelle LeAnne; Lebo; Applied Sociology

Owens Livai, Patricia Sue; Majuro, HI; English

Reinert, Maggie LaPearl; Ottawa; Applied Sociology

Rollmann, Kaci Isabelle; Hutchinson; Applied Sociology

Romano, Joe T; Brooklyn, NY; History

Rose, Autumn L; Manhattan; English

Santacruz Vera, Laura Stefany; Ciudad del Este, Paraguay; English

Soto, Blanca; Dodge City; Applied Sociology

Valdez Donaire, Paola Alejandra; Tarija, Bolivia; English

Watson, Riley Nicole; Derby; English

Yancey, Michael Collins; Danville, VA; History

Thesis: Invasion of the 50-Foot Amoral

Scientists!: How Americans Used B Movies to Ease Early Cold War Fears

Major Professor: Dr. Steven Bellavia

Master of Library Science

School of Library & Information

Management, Library & Archives + Instructional Design & Technology

Ables, Joy; Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Baker, Harrison Alexander; Toledo, OR

Bard, Jan Rose; Branson, MO

Barnes, Abigail Kay; Manhattan

Beasley, Eden L; Cameron, MO

Becker, Kristen Danelle; Lynnwood, WA

Beikert, Brenda; Emlenton, PA

Bernard, Nicole; Pryor, MT

Campbell, Molly Louise; Kansas City

Carlson, Emily; Olathe

Clark, Sarah E; Wichita

Cooper, Liza Jacqueline; Salina

Crane, Ina; Lenexa

Crosswhite, Anna Elizabeth; Sherwood, OR

Denne, Krista Marie; Clarksville, AR

Dettmer, Ellen C; Dubuque, IA

Dewitt, Kaitie; Smithville, MO

Dillon, Alison; Portland, OR

Downhour, Max; Missoula, MT

Downie, Shelby; Methuen, MA

Duffield, Laura M; Springfield, OR

Eisenbraun, Karen C; Rapid City, SD

Fenerty, Maria Ellen; Crested Butte, CO

Follmer, Jenette; Manhattan

Galley, JaKLyn Marie; Omaha, NE

Gannon, Lisa D; Winder, GA

Gomez, Stephanie; Oklahoma City, OK

Grunden, Lacey; Peck

Guthier, Julie; Wayne, PA

Hairabedian, Maggie Michelle; Wichita

Hertlein, Sarah L; Sumner, WA

Jaly, Nazmunnahar; Emporia

James, Candace; Hillsboro

Johnson, Jan Meredith; Manhattan

Johnson, Kami; Olathe

Johnson, Nicole; Dallas, OR

Johnson, Tia Flora; Omaha, NE

Jordan, Natalie; Round Lake Beach, IL

Kinkaid, Olivia Ann; Burns

Kronenfeld, Rebecca Jacobs; Phoenix, AZ

Kummel, Susanne D; Haverhill, MA

Landsberg, Mary; Olathe

Lee, Connor Allan; Spartanburg, SC

Lujan, Jolyne B; Bellingham, WA

Mackinnon Love, Ruby N; Lawrence

Magana Nunez, Michelle A; Coachella, CA

Maloney, Laura; Baldwin City

Mann, Casandra; Wichita

McCann, Debra; Topeka

McDonald, Nicholas Blaise; Salt Lake City, UT

McGhee, Rebecca Ann; Pueblo, CO

McGraw, Caitlin Ann Cole; Olathe

McKay, Christina; North Ogden, UT

McTigue, Eleanor Howard; Beaverton, OR

Meyers, Sara; Fort Wayne, IN

Mickel, Sarah Beth; Port Angeles, WA

Miller, Corrie; Colorado Springs, CO

Milligan, Joshua Lawrence; Saint Louis, MO

Misilo, Tom John; Manhattan

Moncur, Stacey; Eagle River, AK

Montiel, Kimberly; Wichita

Morgan, Caitlin; Albany, OR

Morris, Brooke; El Dorado

Murphy, Ann; Denver, CO

Muse, Jennifer Lynn; Bloomington, IN

Nolan, Delaney Rose; Boise, ID

Nunn, Samantha; Stansbury Park, UT

Offutt, Kimberly; Maryville, MO

Ogle, Terra Lane; Fayetteville, AR

Ostlund, Emily J; Minot, ND

Palmer, Emily Jo; Kansas City

Pearce, Emily; Springville, UT

Pheigaru, Ashley Lauren; Topeka

Ptacek, Corey Lynn; Manhattan

Reed, Sami Nicole; Topeka

Richardson, Jessica Lynn; Raytown, MO

Sanders Tutt, Jennifer; Saint Joseph, MO

Schlais, Lydia; Shorewood, WI

Schlumpberger, Amanda Elaine; Lawrence

Serna Grey, Ben Jeffrey; Vancouver, WA

Snider, Becca; Manassas, VA

Swenson, Toni Lynn; Kansas City, MO

Swoboda, Emilie; Omaha, NE

Tanner, Jay Robert; Gladstone, MO

Teske, Alexandra Jeanette; Tecumseh

Thompson, Grace Marie; Hesston

Tolbert, Hunter; Portland, OR

Trefny, Jenai Keyan; Glendale, AZ

Tucci, Amanda Marie; Seaford, NY

Watanabe, Blaire; Saratoga Springs, UT

Weaver, Liz; Eaton, CO

Wicks, Emily Esther; Fort Benton, MT

Wilkinson, Grace; Wichita

Winkler, Savannah Shea; Manhattan

Wise, DeAnna Marie; Overland Park

Wylie, Roxy; Greenwood, AR

Master of Science

School of Library & Information

Management, Library & Archives + Instructional Design & Technology

Beamon Bowe, Chenay Briana; Yorktown, VA

Fritz, Jennifer Ashley; Derby

Womack, Ashley Elizabeth; Silver Lake

Master of Arts

School of Science & Mathematics

Barnes, Jelene Kelly Ann; Portland, Jamaica; Biology

Hunt, Aaron William; Dewey, OK; Biology

Keller, Andrew Michael; Wichita; Biology

Seidu, Abdul Jalal; Kumasi, Ghana; Biology

Master of Science

School of Science & Mathematics

AbouEmter, Dhuha AbdulRahman Ibrahim; Al Wakra, Qatar; Mathematics

Banos, Marielena; Toluca de Lerdo, Mexico; Biology

Chai, Jiyoon; Hollister, CA; Mathematics

Chavez Esparza, Fatima; Brighton, CO; Forensic Science

Eads, KaChele; Fairport, NY; Mathematics

Eckols, Tucker James; Emporia; Biology

Thesis: Wood you like trees with that? The relationship between woodlands and woody encroachment in tallgrass prairie

Major Professor: Dr. David McKenzie

Franta, Brandon Cole; La Crescent, MN; Biology

Thesis: Analyzing Avian Habitat

Associations in the Flint Hills and Ioway

Tribal National Park

Major Professor: Dr. Alexis Powell

Guiciardi, Zach; Creighton, PA; Mathematics

Han, Qingfan; Emporia; Biology

Thesis: Difference of Stomatal Types between Plants Affected by Water Climate Balance and Temperature

Major Professor: Dr. David McKenzie

Harris, Payton Jane; Anita, IA; Forensic Science

Jenkins, Isaac Paul Garrison; Atchison; Forensic Science

Lee, Nathan Isaiah; Rose Hill; Physical Science

Thesis: What is Length? A New Glance at Bell’s Spaceship Paradox

Major Professor: Dr. Jorge Ballester

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Mahmud, Sakib; Jashore, Bangladesh; Biology

Thesis: Investigating the Mechanism of PhoU Homologs in Staphylococcus aureus

Major Professor: Dr. Stewart Gardner

Mailman, Laurel; Winder, GA; Mathematics

Mers, Matthew Ryan; Arnold, MO; Physical Science

Thesis: Review of the Chasmosaurine Dinosaur Torosaurus and Description of New Fossil Specimens

Major Professor: Dr. Michael Morales

Schreiber, Anthony David; Topeka; Physical Science

Thesis: A Description of the Skeleton of Jefferson’s Ground Sloth Megalonyx jeffersonii at the Johnston Geology Museum of Emporia State University

Major Professor: Dr. Michael Morales

Sungala, William Seth; Denbo, PA; Mathematics

Master of Music

School of Visual & Performing Arts

Durbin, Sherri Virginia; Sedan

He, Wanqi; Jinhua, People’s Republic of China

Hess, Katelyn Marie; Lawrence

Isaacs, Lora Ann; Melvern

Simmons, Kymbr Louise; Baldwin City

Zhang, Senrui; Jinhua, People’s Republic of China

Master of Education

The Teachers College

Adjivon, Marie; Wichita

Caceres, Lexie Brianne; Lebo

Master of Science

The Teachers College

Adams, Chelsi Breanne; Wellington; Curriculum & Instruction

Agvald, Chelsea Ann; Leavenworth; Curriculum & Instruction

Allison, Randal Thomas; Bel Aire; Educational Administration

Altum, Autumn Renee; Newton; Special Education

Auvigne, Christy Marie; Stilwell; Special Education

Barnes, Kayla Noelle; Emporia; Educational Administration

Barnhart, Heather Rose; Lisle, IL; Curriculum & Instruction

Bartley, Sydney Jo; La Cygne; Educational Administration

Battenfield, Natalie Lynn; Emporia; Early Childhood Unified

Bedell, Pshyra Elaine; Ottawa; Educational Administration

Beier, Ashley Carol; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

Bengtson, Trish Louise; Basehor; Curriculum & Instruction

Bennett, Bryn Elizabeth; Prairie Village; Curriculum & Instruction

Bhikarry, JP; Mono, Canada; Curriculum & Instruction

Blazevic, David A; Gardner; Educational Administration

Bloom, Vanessa Ann; Webster, SD; Educational Administration

Blosser, Carly; Overland Park; Educational Administration

Bohm, Joanna; Wichita; Early Childhood Unified

Bollig, Jocelyn Theresa; Rose Hill; Curriculum & Instruction

Bosch, Jordyn Marie; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

Bosch, Sandra Kae; Derby; Curriculum & Instruction

Bowden, Carly Taylor; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction

Boxberger, Jennifer; Prairie Village; Special Education

Bramwell, Bernie; Rago; Educational Administration

Brittain, Jacob K; Andover; Educational Administration

Brooker, Jerry Edward; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

Brown, Hannah Nycole; Lewis; Educational Administration

Brown, Maryn Elisabeth; Lenexa; Educational Administration

Bruce, Melanie R; Arkansas City; Educational Administration

Buchta, Jaimee S; Maize; Educational Administration

Burnett, Kristyn Marie; Salina; Curriculum & Instruction

Burrows, Derek Christopher; Lenexa; Curriculum & Instruction

Cady, Brett Matthew; Garden City; Educational Administration

Caffey, Christine Louise; Lawrence; Educational Administration

Callaghan, Alyssa; Mission; Curriculum & Instruction

Cannon, Kristin Leigh; Lansing; Curriculum & Instruction

Carlson, Chris Lynn; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

Casey, Lexie Michelle; Gardner; Instructional Specialist

Cerullo-Knowles, Sara L; Overland Park; Curriculum & Instruction

Chenoweth, Collin Eugene; Gardner; Curriculum & Instruction

Christner, Aleisha Danielle; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

Clemons, Zibby Anne; Kansas City, MO; Curriculum & Instruction

Colsden, Emma Marie; Harper; Instructional Specialist

Coltrane, Margo Renee; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

Comley, Alexis Leighann; Sterling; Educational Administration

Commerford, Teresa A; Oxford; Educational Administration

Conder, Madison Grace; Overland Park; Educational Administration

Coykendall, Jillian Zoe; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction

Crismas, Jenelle Renee; Enid, OK; Educational Administration

Crome, Allie Josephine; Topeka; Curriculum & Instruction

Crossman, Paije Louise; Mulvane; Curriculum & Instruction

Crum, James M; Kansas City; Curriculum & Instruction

Crump, Yvette M; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

Cundiff, Madison; Lawrence; Instructional Specialist

Curtis, Danelle Deann; Winfield; Special Education

Daelemans, Jessica Maria; Middleton, WI; Curriculum & Instruction

Davis, Darrien Arnail; Wichita; Educational Administration

De Sciscio Fussell, Tara Marie; Middleton, WI; Curriculum & Instruction

Decker, Zaida SarahAnn; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction

Denton, Madison; Overland Park; Special Education

DeSilva Ranasinghe, LeAnn Marie; Coffeyville; Instructional Specialist

Diaz, Cindy; Neodesha; Elementary Education

DiLeonardo, Louis; Topeka; Educational Administration

Drabik, Cassity; Leawood; Curriculum & Instruction

Dreier, Amy Beth; Lindsborg; Educational Administration

Dutcher, Monica Barbara; Lawrence; Educational Administration

Eastes, Josey Ryan; Tonganoxie; Educational Administration

Eckols, Garrett G; Shawnee; Curriculum & Instruction

Edwards, Leah Kathleen; Bonner Springs; Curriculum & Instruction

Eley, Starlene Dennette; Fort Wayne, IN; Educational Administration

Enneking, Amber Dyan; Lawrence; Curriculum & Instruction

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DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST AND MASTER’S CANDIDATES

Falk, Daniel G; Wichita; Educational Administration

Fender, Nicole; Plymouth, IN; Curriculum & Instruction

Fiehler, Sarah; Wamego; Curriculum & Instruction

Findley, Kylie Marlene; Basehor; Curriculum & Instruction

Fliehler, Drew Michael; Lenexa; Curriculum & Instruction

Forbus, Ashley Elizabeth; Junction City; Educational Administration

Franceschi, Gino; San Antonio, TX; Instructional Specialist

Fuentes, Michelle Grace; Valley Center; Educational Administration

Garrett, Nikki; Olathe; Educational Administration

Gartner, Madison Elisabeth; Emporia; Curriculum & Instruction

Garza Roberts, Shelley D; Olathe; Instructional Specialist

Gentry, Anna Christine; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

Gonzalez, Patrick; Kansas City; Curriculum & Instruction

Gosselin, Nicole Renee; Damar; Special Education

Grady, Hannah; Corinth, NY; Educational Administration

Graves, Dylan Michael; Hutchinson; Educational Administration

Gray, Trish Marie; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

Green, Stacy Lynn; Wichita; Instructional Specialist

Griggs, Angelica G; Topeka; Elementary Education

Hammeke, Becky Sue; Great Bend; Curriculum & Instruction

Harrington, Jessica Leigh; Shawnee; Curriculum & Instruction

Hatesohl, Kelsey Ann; Linn; Educational Administration

Hatesohl, Maggie Jean; Bel Aire; Instructional Specialist

Haynes, Madelline I; Junction City; Curriculum & Instruction

Heger, Kristie Ann; Paola; Instructional Specialist

Heiman, Rachel Cecelia; Silver Lake; Curriculum & Instruction

Heiter, Brooke; Goodland; Educational Administration

Hendrikse, Rylee Alyse; Emporia; Curriculum & Instruction

Hoefler, Katelin Taylor; Manhattan; Instructional Specialist

Hollar, Megan Nicole; Topeka; Instructional Specialist

Hoyt, Lindsay Renee; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction

Humbolt, Annie Sue Lynell; Douglass; Curriculum & Instruction

Huskey, Steven; Wichita; Educational Administration

Issa, Savannah Jo; Hutchinson; Instructional Specialist

Jacobs, Korissa Kay; Park City; Curriculum & Instruction

Jellison, Jeanette Christine; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

Jensen, Misty D; Coffeyville; Instructional Specialist

Johnson, Rachel Marie; Leavenworth; Elementary Education

Johnson, Shelby Noreen; Lenexa; Curriculum & Instruction

Jones, Annie Marie; Conway Springs; Educational Administration

Kasper, Joni Rose; Garden City; Curriculum & Instruction

Kilgore, Chase; Eudora; Educational Administration

Klausner, Jake Anthony; Lenexa; Educational Administration

Koci, Amy Melissa; Stilwell; Curriculum & Instruction

Koehler, Sarah Janell; Hanover; Educational Administration

Korte, Taylor Nicole; Seneca; Curriculum & Instruction

Lajam, Carmen Loretto; Kansas City; Curriculum & Instruction

Lambeth, Misty; Olathe; Special Education

Lamont, Kelcie Jean; Felton, PA; Educational Administration

Landrum, Peyton Jackee; Arkansas City; Early Childhood Unified

Langley, Bailey Lynn; Derby; Educational Administration

Larson, Carly Sue; Valley Falls; Elementary Education

Lazarus, Rebecca Ann; Manhattan; Early Childhood Unified

Lenson, Lauren Elizabeth; Overland Park; Educational Administration

Lock, Kristin Nicole; Hiawatha; Curriculum & Instruction

Lundberg, Sarah Carol; Pittsburg; Curriculum & Instruction

Macari, Alison; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

Malsam, Laura Rebecca; Omaha, NE; Educational Administration

Manley, Olivia Catherine; Parsons; Educational Administration

Manning, Paige Jean; Topeka; Special Education

Martin, Gretchen Marie; Mayetta; Instructional Specialist

Martinez, Katelynn Gloria; Topeka; Elementary Education

McCollum, Brianna Danielle; Colby; Curriculum & Instruction

McCormick, Megan; Potwin; Curriculum & Instruction

McCosh, Autumn Joy; Beverly; Curriculum & Instruction

McCune, Kaylie Shea; Overland Park; Curriculum & Instruction

McDonald, Gwen Louise; Wichita; Educational Administration

McDonald, Nolan Keith; Wichita; Educational Administration

McGown, Brooke Nicole; Andover; Educational Administration

McLain, Ruth Lee; Olathe; Instructional Specialist

Meigs, Josh Nathan; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

Mendez, Melissa Lynn; Bonner Springs; Educational Administration

Meredith, Destiney Dawn; Wichita; Educational Administration

Michalski, Michelle Diane; Merriam; Educational Administration

Miller, Haley Marie; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

Miller Woods, Janie; Overland Park; Instructional Specialist

Mitchell, Jessica Ann; Mulvane; Early Childhood Unified

Mitchell, Stacy Marcine; Topeka; Educational Administration

Montgomery, Alisha D; Winfield; Educational Administration

Moree, Cheyenne Ladon; Americus; Curriculum & Instruction

Morford, Staci M; Mayetta; Curriculum & Instruction

Morton, Ivanna Ariel; Salina; Curriculum & Instruction

Moya, Reymundo; Garden City; Curriculum & Instruction

Mullins, Jenny Lynn; Kansas City; Curriculum & Instruction

Muniz, LaDonna; Emporia; Curriculum & Instruction

Munk, Cameron Christine; Salina; Instructional Specialist

NeSmith, Margarita Dimitrova; Ottawa; Curriculum & Instruction

O Bryant, Jules Rose; Kansas City, MO; Curriculum & Instruction

Odd, Kadia; Goodland; Instructional Specialist

Osbern, Jamie Elaine; Shawnee; Instructional Specialist

Ostmeyer, Kristy Marie; Oberlin; Curriculum & Instruction

Ottinger, Amanda Marie; Overland Park; Curriculum & Instruction

Packard, Laura; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

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Patterson, Hannah Rose; Olathe; Instructional Specialist

Pauly, Lacey Jae; Kansas City; Curriculum & Instruction

Peacock Whiteside, Laura E; Lenexa; Instructional Specialist

Perez Lopez, Jessica; Olathe; Special Education

Petersen, Darcie Lynne; Omaha, NE; Educational Administration

Pickerill, Brooke Maxine; Newton; Curriculum & Instruction

Pine, Elizabeth Brooke; Shawnee; Curriculum & Instruction

Prall, Garrett; Raytown, MO; Educational Administration

Preeo, Alice Dianne; Hartford; Educational Administration

Preusser, Bri Rae; Kansas City; Curriculum & Instruction

Pruett-Epp, Teresa Rachelle; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Administration

Purcell, Samantha Jean; Wichita; Elementary Education

Purinton, Jen Anne; Olathe; Instructional Specialist

Ratzlaff, Elizabeth Lorraine; Moundridge; Instructional Specialist

Reimer, Kate; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

Remijio, Madison Nicole; Shawnee; Curriculum & Instruction

Resch, Tracy; Leavenworth; Elementary Education

Reyes, Alex; Lawrence; Educational Administration

Rodriguez, Christina; Ulysses; Educational Administration

Rodriguez, Eric Xavier; Wichita; Educational Administration

Rodriguez, Haley Elizabeth; Wilmore; Curriculum & Instruction

Rojas Garcia, Olivia Roxanne; Kansas City, MO; Curriculum & Instruction

Ross, Tyler Duane; Silver Lake; Curriculum & Instruction

Rundus, Debra Lynn; Munden; Early Childhood Unified

Sage, Morgan Dene; Frontenac; Educational Administration

Salmans, Michelle Rae; Lawrence; Curriculum & Instruction

Sander, Abigail; Park City; Educational Administration

Sanders, Jennifer Leanne; Holcomb; Curriculum & Instruction

Sanders, Rae D; Wichita; Educational Administration

Santangelo, Tessa Renee; Emporia; Curriculum & Instruction

Schale, Nathan; Derby; Curriculum & Instruction

DOCTORATE, SPECIALIST AND MASTER’S CANDIDATES

Schall, Melanie Dianne; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction

Schepmann, Tami Jolene; Holyrood; Curriculum & Instruction

Schmelzle, Annabelle Lee; Lakewood, CO; Curriculum & Instruction

Schneider, Jessica Ronaele; Kansas City; Curriculum & Instruction

Schoegler, Neily; Prairie Village; Special Education

Schraad, Elijah Steven; Overland Park; Curriculum & Instruction

Schwartz, Julia Alisandra Pearl; Mission; Educational Administration

Schwisow, Jennifer Leigh; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction

Serviss, Brandy Lynn; Arlington; Educational Administration

Shambaugh, Jennifer Julia; Lawrence; Curriculum & Instruction

Shaulis, Heather Paige; Bonner Springs; Instructional Specialist

Sheahan, Samantha Ann; Garnett; Curriculum & Instruction

Silver, Claire Elizabeth; Lenexa; Curriculum & Instruction

Sjursen, Kate; Lawrence; Educational Administration

Smalley, Bailey Jeanne; Jefferson City, MO; Special Education

Speer, Crystal Nicole; New Strawn; Special Education

Stair, Hannah Lyanne; Emporia; Educational Administration

Stegeman, Lori J; Overland Park; Curriculum & Instruction

Stehle, Paul; Denver, CO; Educational Administration

Steiner, Kelly; Marion; Educational Administration

Stewart, Kevin P; Lawrence; Educational Administration

Stones, Averi Elizabeth; Topeka; Curriculum & Instruction

Strong, Tabor Kathleen; New Market, IA; Educational Administration

Studer, Landen Eugene; Manhattan; Curriculum & Instruction

Suther, Shelby Elizabeth; Olathe; Educational Administration

Swank, Sam Lynn; Topeka; Educational Administration

Swearngin, Sarah Catherine; Kansas City, MO; Educational Administration

Tavel, Susie Michelle; Vancleave, MS; Educational Administration

Tellus, Kate Lynne; Kearney, NE; Curriculum & Instruction

Terry, Elizabeth A; Geuda Springs; Educational Administration

Tesch, Angelica A; Andover; Curriculum & Instruction

Train, Lori Ann; Hutchinson; Educational Administration

True, Krista Marie; Ottawa; Special Education

Tucker, Hannah Ruth; Hastings, NE; Educational Administration

Vannocker, Jaci Danielle; Lebo; Elementary Education

Vellega, Carli; Junction City; Educational Administration

Vickers, Mallory Dawn; Overland Park; Curriculum & Instruction

Volkman, Lauren Grace; Overland Park; Curriculum & Instruction

Wahlmeier, Kerrie; Oberlin; Curriculum & Instruction

Walter, Shaylyn; Lincoln; Elementary Education

Webb, Kelli J; Independence, MO; Curriculum & Instruction

Weber, Taylor McKaye; Shawnee; Curriculum & Instruction

Webster, Hannah Lynn; Hutchinson; Special Education

Wecker, Katie Marie; Fairway; Educational Administration

Weimer, Jenna; Hutchinson; Curriculum & Instruction

Welsh, Ashley K; Emporia; Educational Administration

Williams, Suzette Irene; Dumfries, VA; Curriculum & Instruction

Williamson, Tricia Lynne; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction

Willis, Sarah Kay; McPherson; Instructional Specialist

Willis, Taylor Denae; Topeka; Curriculum & Instruction

Wisler, Georgia Grace; Wathena; Educational Administration

Woodward, Whitney Tabitha; Independence; Educational Administration

Zimmer, Joe Lee; Topeka; Educational Administration

Zylstra, Hannah Marie; Laurens, IA; Educational Administration

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