Commencement
If
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
PROCESSIONAL ................................................ “Triumphal March” from “Aida” ...................................................Giuseppe Verdi Emporia State University Brass Ensemble, Dr. Gary Ziek, Director
NATIONAL ANTHEM ............................................................................................................................................. Dr. Scott Wichael
Associate Professor, Music, Emporia State University
INTRODUCTION
Dr. R. Brent Thomas
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Emporia State University
WELCOME ...............................................................................................................................................................................
Ken Hush
President, Emporia State University
REMARKS ................................................................................................................................................ The Honorable Wint Winter Kansas Board of Regents, Lawrence
ADDRESS
CONFERRING OF DEGREES:
Ken Hush, President
R. Brent Thomas, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Edward Bashaw, Dean, School of Business & Technology
Tim Burnett, Dean, School of Science & Mathematics
David Sharlow, Dean, School of Visual & Performing Arts
Dr. William Jensen 2024 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor (Biology)
Nyk Robertson, Assistant Dean, Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies
Sara Schwerdtfeger, Dean, The Teachers College
Amy Sage Webb-Baza, Interim Dean, School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Mary Shivley, Dean, Honors College
Gaile Stephens, Director, General Education
Jan Todd, Assistant Professor, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
CONGRATULATIONS
CONCLUDING REMARKS
Shirley Antes Alumni Association Board President
Ken Hush President, Emporia State University
ESU ALMA MATER .................................................................................................................................................. Dr. Scott Wichael
Associate Professor, Music, Emporia State University
RECESSIONAL ............................................................... “Trumpet Tune and Air” ..................................................... Henry Purcell Emporia State University Brass Ensemble
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
Barron, Andrew M; Newton Bishop, Maya Angel; Emporia Dial, Alexis Lyn; Topeka Diehl, Abigail Elizabeth; Bennington Elliott, Tana Lou; Haven Foster, Hannah Marie; Maple Hill Heidenreich, Zachary Adan; Coffeyville Kickhaefer, Kelley Elizabeth; Topeka McGuire, Alayna Kay; Cunningham Nisly, Abigail J; Hutchinson Ohl, Kyra Jenea; Le Roy Payne, Brett Michael; Olathe Schneider, Kinsey Lea; Oskaloosa Seeley, Sophia Lena; Emporia Thoreen, Lainie Anacita Rose; Grantsburg, WI Throckmorton, Beau M; Eskridge Tredway, Jaden Larry, Wichita Watson, Kayla Rae; Olpe Whitaker, Julia S, Olathe Zurcher, Addison C; Pleasant Hill, MO
Magna Cum Laude
Addleman, Brooke Marie; Lebo Armour, Manuel Robert; Strong City Bacon, Lavender Ann; Ottawa Balko Barnes, Sara Kay; Gardner Banks, Sarah; Paola Barton, Cade Joseph; Omaha, NE Bates, Dani May; Overland Park Blocker, Shaun Ryan; Emporia Brockmeier, Amber; Hope Burnett, Brylea D; Council Grove Canfield, Ashtian Marie; Andover Dutton, John Wesley; Elk City Espinoza Tafoya, Andrea; Liberal Evanson, Holly; Olathe
Friess, Cecilia Meta; Topeka
Heins, Marley Rose; Olpe
Hildebrand, Ethan Silas; Stafford Hinrichs, Aubrey BreAnn; Americus Hodgson, Bailey Ruth Black; Little River Honc Lamadrid, Irina; Olathe
Infante, Isabella Alexa; Spring Hill
Kalen, Jamie Claire; Southlake, TX
Laughary, Emma N; Maize
Liu, Hongxuan; Panjin, People’s Republic of China
Magana, Diana Melissa; Emporia
Mahjoubi, Ahmed; Tunis, Tunisia
McGee, Christopher Dominique; Lawrence Medrano, David; Emporia
Moore, Alli; Lebo
Peterson, Jesse Michael Albert; Independence Pruitt, Ethan Michael; Hiawatha Raschke, Raegan R; Wellington
Razo Morales, Leslie; Emporia
Reed, Josie Sue; Madison Rose, Joe Andrew; Carbondale
Safford, Michaela Eileen; Eudora
Sapp, Brianna Nicole; Emporia
Slaughter, Ali Anne; Prairie Village Solomon, Carson; Arkansas City
Sponsel, Sister Maria Cabrini; Colwich Springsteel, Tori; Sharon Springs
Stack, Molly E; Shawnee
Stewart, Alexander C; Topeka
Sullivan, Taylor Elizabeth; Emporia Thomas, Isaiah G; Olathe Tizzard, Kenzi A; Lenexa
Walla, Jordan Grace; Lenexa Weaver, Hannah E; Emporia
Wegerer, Krista Marie; Colwich Wilkens, Josie E; Lenexa Zimmerman, Tommy Jacob; Overland Park
Cum Laude
Avants, Kayden Jae; Newton Berthot, Alec Alan; Yates Center Brooks, Ashton M; Neodesha Brown, Abby Louise; Wakeeney Brown, Lydia Grace; Eudora
Buchnajzer, Zuzanna; Czyzeminek, Poland Carlson, Elizabeth Rose; St. Marys Chambers, Haley Jace; Mulvane Cochran, Emily Catherine; Auburn Cortes, Brianna; Overland Park
Dao, Carol Hoa; Emporia
DeBey, Tyler L; Mission Eichkorn, Macey Lynn; Lenexa Eidman, Owen Gregory; Strong City Frakes, Zachary Leland; Kailua, HI Garrett, Macaela Rianna Estelle; Paola Hankins, Emily Nicole; Mulvane Hernandez, Maria Fernanda; Overland Park Jump, Autumn Lynn; Belle Plaine Keough, Koey Raven; Emporia Krieg, Nicki; Emporia
La Gatta, Alicia Barbara; Olathe LaMastres, Grace Adele; Valley Center Mueller, Jerica Ray; Bentley Nichols, Kalyssa Irene; Roeland Park Olson, Rylee C; Olsburg
Rimer, Tiffany; Wichita Robert, Kynden Todd; Olpe Rockhold, Sophia RayLee; Oskaloosa Smith, Avery Lynn; Salina Smith, Paige R; Ramona, OK Vo, Annie Nguyen; Emporia
With High Honors
Vo, Annie Nguyen; Emporia
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
Bates, Dani May; Overland Park; Interdisciplinary Studies
Bridges, Nicolas James; Tonganoxie; General Studies, Applied Criminology
Brown, Abby Louise; Wakeeney; Ethnic Gender Identity Studies
Davis, Lexi Lynn; Emporia; General Studies
Fesenmeyer, Hunter Vaughn; Gardner; General Studies, Music
Frakes, Zachary Leland; Kailua, HI; General Studies, Music, Chemistry
Groshong, Kara Nichole; Gardner; Interdisciplinary Studies
Hilbish, Megan Elizabeth; Emporia; General Studies, Business, Political Science
LaMastres, Grace Adele; Valley Center; Ethnic Gender Identity Studies
Lutz, Mackenzie Lynn; Garnett; General Studies
Martinez, DJ; Berlin, NJ; General Studies
Nowlin, Dallas Trinity Rain; Victoria; Interdisciplinary Studies
O Connor, Cassody Irene; Lecompton; General Studies
Reynoso, Alejandra M; Emporia; General Studies, Modern Language
Vincent, Anna Sophia; Topeka; Interdisciplinary Studies
Wainaina, Caroline N; Olathe; General Studies, Biology
Wedge, Jackson Robert; Emporia; General Studies
Wise, Alyssa; Lenexa; Interdisciplinary Studies
Zhang, Yuxi; Pingdingshan City, H, People’s Republic of China; General Studies, Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts
School of Applied Health Sciences
Foster, Abigail Elizabeth Lee; Emporia; Psychology, Modern Language
Medrano, David; Emporia; Psychology & Music
Bachelor of Science
School of Applied Health Sciences
Adorno, Adriana Marie; Manhattan; Psychology
Avants, Kayden Jae; Newton; Psychology
Barton, Taylor Janiece; El Dorado; Psychology, Crime and Delinquency Studies
Berry, Haiden M; Lebo; Psychology, Crime and Delinquency Studies
Cates, Danielle Marie; Emporia; Rehab & Disability Studies
Devin, Sadie Adele; Lawrence; Recreation
Eichkorn, Macey Lynn; Lenexa; Health and Human Performance
Gauger, Payge; Lansing; Health and Human Performance
Hildebrand, Ethan Silas; Stafford; Health and Human Performance
Hittle, Casie; Shawnee Mission; Psychology
Hunninghake, Corbin; Yoder; Sport Leadership & Recreation, Mathematics
LaMastres, Grace Adele; Valley Center; Health and Human Performance
Longfellow, Naveah M; Emporia; Sport Leadership & Recreation
McCormack, Kyla Brinn; St. George; Psychology, Crime and Delinquency Studies
McGee, Christopher Dominique; Lawrence; Health and Human Performance
Miller, Rylan C; Overland Park; Health and Human Performance, Coaching
Moore, Alli; Lebo; Health and Human Performance
Piper, Max E; Emporia; Sport Leadership & Recreation
Pruitt, Ethan Michael; Hiawatha; Psychology, Mathematics
Seo, Jiwon; Youngin City, Gyoung, South Korea; Psychology
Vaughn, Maddison Eliana; Emporia; Psychology
Voth, Sam Lee; Williamsburg; Psychology, Sociology
Waner, Chisholm Janell; Emporia; Psychology
Weaver, Hannah E; Emporia; Psychology
Zimmerman, Tommy Jacob; Overland Park; Sport Leadership & Recreation, Business
Bachelor of Science in Nursing School of Applied Health Sciences
Addleman, Brooke Marie; Lebo; Nursing
Brockmeier, Amber; Hope; Nursing
Brown, Lydia Grace; Eudora; Nursing
Carlson, Elizabeth Rose; St. Marys; Nursing
Chambers, Haley Jace; Mulvane; Nursing
Cowan, Riley Ann; Topeka; Nursing
Dao, Carol Hoa; Emporia; Nursing
DeBey, Tyler L; Mission; Nursing
Dial, Alexis Lyn; Topeka; Nursing
Fox, Emma G; Shawnee; Nursing
Garland, Hannah; Emporia; Nursing
Hankins, Emily Nicole; Mulvane; Nursing
Heins, Marley Rose; Olpe; Nursing
Hodgson, Bailey Ruth Black; Little River; Nursing
Keough, Koey Raven; Emporia; Nursing Kickhaefer, Kelley Elizabeth; Topeka; Nursing
Liby, AnnaMarie Kay; Sedgwick; Nursing McGee, Patrick; Arkansas City; Nursing Mendez, Celenne Analiese; Topeka; Nursing Reed, Josie Sue; Madison; Nursing Rivas, Andrea; Emporia; Nursing Schneider, Kinsey Lea; Oskaloosa; Nursing Stack, Molly E; Shawnee; Nursing Sullivan, Taylor Elizabeth; Emporia; Nursing Yumba, Ruth Nkulu; Newton; Nursing
Bachelor of Arts School of Business and Technology
Posada, Jazmyne Esmeralda; Emporia; Interdisciplinary Entrepreneur
Bachelor of Science School of Business and Technology
Blocker, Shaun Ryan; Emporia; Computer Science
Peterson, Jesse Michael Albert; Independence; Computer Science, Mathematics
Simpson, Steven Jacob; Baldwin City; Computer Science Williams, Zach; Olathe; Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Business School of Business and Technology
Anderson, Matt; Andover; Business Administration
Armour, Manuel Robert; Strong City; Information Systems & Analytics
Bennington, Troy; Wichita; Business Administration
Berthot, Alec Alan; Yates Center; Marketing Boles, Samantha J; Cherryvale; Business Administration
Brooks, Ashton M; Neodesha; Business Administration
Buchnajzer, Zuzanna; Czyzeminek, Poland; Marketing, Management
Caldwell, Elijah Parker; Burlington; Business Administration
Chinault, Roisin Marie; Derby; Business Administration
Cochran, Emily Catherine; Auburn; Business Administration
Deaton, Sherman Oliver; Fountain, CO; Business Administration, Coaching
Gugelman, Aubriana Lynne; Emporia; Business Administration
Havel Stephens, Jalen Kordell; Manhattan; Accounting
Heim, Lindsey; Easton; Accounting Hinrichs, Aubrey BreAnn; Americus; Business Administration
Jennings, Laura Jane; Kansas City; Accounting Kitchen, Alexis Nicole; Salina; Accounting Liu, Hongxuan; Panjin, People’s Republic of China; Information Systems
Luebcke, Henry; Marysville; Business Administration
Mader, Sarah Elizabeth; Westphalia; Accounting
Magana, Diana Melissa; Emporia; Business Administration Mahjoubi, Ahmed; Tunis, Tunisia; Information Systems & Analytics
Marshall, Payton Ashten; Cimarron; Business Administration
McCarty, Koby Wells; Garnett; Business Administration
McWilliams, Sara E; Waverly; Marketing Nading, Adryan; Fort Scott; Business Administration
Pilger, Sean Michael; Emporia; Business Administration
Reyes Balcazar, Julian A; Topeka; Business Administration, Information Systems Reynoso, Alondra; Emporia; Business Administration, Marketing Robert, Kynden Todd; Olpe; Business Administration
Rockhold, Sophia RayLee; Oskaloosa; Accounting Rodriguez, Casandra; Emporia; Accounting Rodriguez, Leah Sinead; Emporia; Marketing Sanchez, Christian J; De Soto; Business Administration Sapp, Brianna Nicole; Emporia; Accounting Scheidt, Dylan K; Lees Summit, MO; Business Administration Schmoe, Darik Lane; Grandview, MO; Business Administration Smith, Kelsey Anne; Parsons; Business Administration Solomon, Carson; Arkansas City; Business Administration Sroka, Gracie Elizabeth; Valley Center; Business Administration
Stowers, Andrew Reed; Lenexa; Business Administration
Thomas, Isaiah G; Olathe; Business Administration
Thoreen, Lainie Anacita Rose; Grantsburg, WI; Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communication
Tredway, Jaden Larry; Wichita; Business Administration, Accounting Watson, Kayla Rae; Olpe; Business Administration
Weeks, Monica Michelle; Tonganoxie; Business Administration
Weiser, Noah L; Newton; Business Administration
Wilkens, Josie E; Lenexa; Business Administration
Winn, Kade; El Dorado; Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Banks, Sarah; Paola; Communication, English Fritts, Hayden Renee; Berryton; Languages, Literary Studies, & Writing, Integrated Media Studies
Morris, Jessica Rose; Olathe; Languages, Literary Studies, & Writing
Bachelor of Science School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Clemons, Jeffrey Blake; Americus; Sociology
Dutton, John Wesley; Elk City; Crime and Delinquency Studies
Fryhover, Abby Renay; Hillsboro; Sociology
Heidenreich, Zachary Adan; Coffeyville; History
Holmes, Lauren Taylor; Emporia; History Kelley, Hannah M; Baxter Springs; Political Science, Legal Studies
Koeber, Kierra Marie; El Dorado; Communication
McGuire, Alayna Kay; Cunningham; Communication, Management, Marketing
Sorrells, MK D; Pflugerville, TX; Communication
Bachelor of Science School of Science and Mathematics
Aldridge, Mackenzie Rae; Silver Lake; Biology Barron, Andrew M; Newton; Biology
Barton, Cade Joseph; Omaha, NE; Biology
Bishop, Maya Angel; Emporia; Biology, Rehab & Disability Studies
Claridge, David Austin; Emporia; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology & Political Science, Philosophy
Farrell, Justin D; Pomona; Biology
Hayes, Cameron Cash; Emporia; Mathematics
Hiszczynskyj, Oliver; Topeka; Biology
Honc Lamadrid, Irina; Olathe; Biology
Hoopes, Mary L; Lenexa; Biology
John, Paige Renee; Basehor; Biology, History
Jones, Brianna Elise; Emporia; Biology
Krieg, Nicki; Emporia; Biology, Art
Ohl, Kyra Jenea; Le Roy; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rodriguez, Sophia Magnolia; Dodge City; Biology
Rule, BriAnna; Lawrence; Biology
Vo, Annie Nguyen; Emporia; Biology
Wooge, Cadence Mae; Spring Hill; Biology
Zurcher, Addison C; Pleasant Hill, MO; Biology
Bachelor of Fine Arts
School of Visual and Performing Arts
Hanna, William Addison; St. Louis, MO; Art Segobia, Abbey Grace; Emporia; Art Stewart, Alexander C; Topeka; Art, Mathematics
Tarrant, Kaitlynn Michelle; Crescent, OK; Theatre
Bachelor of Music
School of Visual and Performing Arts
Jump, Autumn Lynn; Belle Plaine; Music Sparks, Guin Rhiamon; Emporia; Music Throckmorton, Beau M; Eskridge; Music
Bachelor of Science
School of Visual and Performing Arts
Ruzicka, Kennedy N; Marysville; Art, Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Education
The Teachers College (Elementary) Avalos, Sonia Ivette; Wichita; Elementary Education Bacon, Lavender Ann; Ottawa; Elementary Education
Balko Barnes, Sara Kay; Gardner; Elementary Education
Barrett, Hannah Eileen; Lenexa; Elementary Education
Bell, Grant D; Andover; Elementary Education Canfield, Ashtian Marie; Andover; Elementary Education
Cline, Ann Ruth; Wichita; Elementary Education
Cortes, Brianna; Overland Park; Elementary Education
Eidman, Owen Gregory; Strong City; Elementary Education
Elliott, Tana Lou; Haven; Elementary Education
Espinoza Tafoya, Andrea; Liberal; Elementary Education
Evanson, Holly; Olathe; Elementary Education
Friess, Cecilia Meta; Topeka; Elementary Education
Gonzalez Hernandez, Analyn; Topeka; Elementary Education Gonzalez Toledano, Wendy; Lenexa; Elementary Education
Hay, Kyla Jo; Silver Lake; Elementary Education
Hernandez, Maria Fernanda; Overland Park; Elementary Education
Infante, Isabella Alexa; Spring Hill; Elementary Education La Gatta, Alicia Barbara; Olathe; Elementary Education
Laughary, Emma N; Maize; Elementary Education Lytton, Adison; Shawnee; Elementary Education Mueller, Jerica Ray; Bentley; Elementary Education
Munoz, Kari Allison; Towanda; Elementary Education
Nichols, Kalyssa Irene; Roeland Park; Elementary Education Olson, Rylee C; Olsburg; Elementary Education, Psychology
Pieschl, Maddie; Overland Park; Elementary Education
Raschke, Raegan R; Wellington; Elementary Education
Razo Morales, Leslie; Emporia; Elementary Education, Psychology Reynolds, Mallory Nicole; Belle Plaine; Elementary Education
Rimer, Tiffany; Wichita; Elementary Education
Safford, Michaela Eileen; Eudora; Elementary Education
Sams, Fantasia Maree; Wichita; Elementary Education
Slaughter, Ali Anne; Prairie Village; Elementary Education
Smith, Avery Lynn; Salina; Elementary Education
Smith, Paige R; Ramona, OK; Elementary Education
Sponsel, Sister Maria Cabrini; Colwich; Elementary Education
Tizzard, Kenzi A; Lenexa; Elementary Education
Walla, Jordan Grace; Lenexa; Elementary Education
Winter, Emily L; Emporia; Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Education
The Teachers College (Secondary)
Al Turki, Leenah A; El Dorado; Social Sciences
Burkhardt, Taylor Ann; Silver Lake; English, Journalism Burnett, Brylea D; Council Grove; English
Clements, Orianna Rose; Stillwater, OK; Health and Physical Education, Coaching
Diehl, Abigail Elizabeth; Bennington; English Easter, Emma Reba; Beloit; Art Foster, Hannah Marie; Maple Hill; English Garrett, Macaela Rianna Estelle; Paola; Art Kalen, Jamie Claire; Southlake, TX; Art Mohr, Colby Scott; Abilene; Physical Education, Coaching
Neal, Jackson Mitchell; Leavenworth; Social Sciences
Nisly, Abigail J; Hutchinson; Art Payne, Brett Michael; Olathe; English
Riegel, Noah Lynn; Chapman; Physical Education
Rose, Joe Andrew; Carbondale; Mathematics Schmitz, Ryan Daniel; Williamsburg; Physical Education, Coaching
Seeley, Sophia Lena; Emporia; English, Modern Language
Springsteel, Tori; Sharon Springs; Chemistry & Physics
Starkey, Abby Reese; Olathe; English, Coaching
Talbot, Ethan Charles; Yukon, OK; Physical Education, Coaching
Wegerer, Krista Marie; Colwich; Art Whitaker, Julia S; Olathe; Mathematics
PROCESSIONAL ................................................ “Triumphal March” from “Aida” ...................................................Giuseppe Verdi Emporia State University Brass Ensemble, Dr. Gary Ziek, Director
NATIONAL ANTHEM ............................................................................................................................................. Dr. Scott Wichael Associate Professor, Music, Emporia State University
INTRODUCTION Dr. R. Brent Thomas Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Emporia State University
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
Jerald Spotswood, Vice Provost, Graduate School
R. Edward Bashaw, Dean, School of Business and Technology
Tim Burnett, Dean, School of Science and Mathematics
David Sharlow, Dean, School of Visual and Performing Arts
Wooseob Jeong, Dean, School of Library and Information Management, University Library and Archives, and Instructional Design and Technology
Nyk Robertson, Assistant Dean , Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies
Sara Schwerdtfeger, Dean, The Teachers College
Amy Sage Webb-Baza, Interim Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Rachel Spaulding, Interim Assistant Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Gaile Stephens, Director, General Education
CONGRATULATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... Shirley Antes Alumni Association Board President
CONCLUDING REMARKS .................................................................................................................................................. Ken Hush President, Emporia State University
ESU ALMA MATER ........................................................................................................................................................ Scott Wichael Associate Professor, Music, Emporia State University
RECESSIONAL ............................................................... “Trumpet Tune and Air” ..................................................... Henry Purcell Emporia State University Brass Ensemble
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
Agriculture Maize Arts, Letters, Humanities White
Commerce, Accountancy, Business
Drab
Dentistry 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
Doctor of Philosophy
School of Library and Information Management, Library and Archives + Instructional Design and Technology
Brown Kuchera, Valerie; Quinter
Dissertation: A Crisis of Aliteracy: An Exploratory Study of Teen Leisure Reading During Periods of Isolation Committee: Dr. Mirah Dow, Dr. Amanda Lickteig, Dr. Bobbi Long
Education Specialist School of Applied Health Sciences
Barton, Brianna Brooke; Junction City Minnis, Ariele Leigh; Emporia Moulin, Kristin E; Bonner Springs Noyd, Sigrid Elizabeth; Billings, MT Pfeiffer, Mackenzie V; De Soto Wilkinson, Kayla Gene; Casper, WY
Master of Science School of Applied Health Sciences
Adiletta, Benedict Gabriel; Hopewell Junction, NY; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Alessi, John; Red Hook, NY; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Archer, Douglas; Overland Park; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Bello, Aliyah B; Blue Springs, MO; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Buckles, Lauren B; Ottawa; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
DEGREE SPECIALIZATION
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
Burris, Suzannah Marie; Kansas City, MO; School Counseling
Chambers, Rachel Elizabeth; Emporia; Clinical Counseling
Conrardy, Cheyenne J; Lenexa; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Dahl, Rachel Helen; Emporia; Art Therapy Counseling
Thesis: Stab, Stab, Stab!: Needle Felting Art Therapy for Treatment of Maladaptive Anger Expression
Major Professor: Dr. Gaelyn Wolf Bordonaro
Davis, Lauren; Junction City; Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Davis, Samantha Dawn; Raymore, MO; School Counseling
Decker, John; Lincolndale, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Dennehy, Connor; Oakdale, NY; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
DiValentino, Dario Joseph; New Windsor, NY; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Dube, Rhianne Marie; Berlin, NH; Clinical Counseling
Errara, Samuel Richard; Grafton, MA; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Fell, Kagen Kit; Lawrence; School Counseling
Flagg, Arianna; West Suffield, CT; Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Hinman, Brian Ashley; Laramie, WY; Clinical Psychology
Houchin, Jenna Nichole; Fredonia; Clinical Psychology
Hynick, Aaron R; Summerville, SC; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Johnson, David Thomas; Emporia; Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Koehnlein, Patty; Cortland, OH; Clinical Counseling
Kovalevskij, Areli Jazmin Carreon; Richmond, CA; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Martinucci, Michelle; Batavia, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Ladson, Cody J; Topeka; Health, Physical Education & Recreation
McCulloch, Lauren Elizabeth; Wichita; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Mitchell, Hannah Marie; Topeka; School Counseling
Mowery, DeAnna; Newton; Clinical Counseling
Nava, Brianna Kay; Gardner; Clinical Psychology
Ordway, Dana; North Creek, NY; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Polo Rankin, Jose Jonathan Estabrook; Nichols, NY; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Powell, Andrea T; Thibodaux, LA; Clinical Counseling
Pray, Trevor; Tonawanda, NY; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Roy, Jarrett Logan; Mayetta; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Sanchez, Erik; Emporia; Clinical Psychology
Shaw, Marilyn R; Riverview, FL; Clinical Counseling
Smith, Savannah Marie; Wichita; Clinical Counseling
Spurell, Robert Julian; Lindenhurst, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Sterk Grassi, Katherine Anne; New Milford, CT; Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Strassberg, Michael Aaron; Bayside, NY; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Thompson, Laura LT; Las Vegas, NV; Clinical Counseling
Tickles, Olivia S; Wichita; Clinical Counseling
Tinner, Sidney Leigh; Amarillo, TX; Clinical Psychology
Vega Marin, Daniela; Wichita; Clinical Psychology
Wilcox, Daniel; Rochester, NY; Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Zawol, Joseph; Bellmore, NY; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Zisk, Hayley Nicole; Baldwinville, MA; Health, Physical Education & Coaching
Master of Accountancy School of Business and Technology
Ashley, Kaylen Marie; Lawrence Bradford, Adaline Marie; Emporia Dart, Crystal; Kansas City, MO
Dean, Angela J; Topeka
Fatih, Serhang Majid; Knoxville, TN File, Carter Lee; Hutchinson
Frick, Stephanie LeAnn; Lawrence Grigsby, Charles Ian; Bolivar, MO Hira, Samuel Ely; Prescott, WI Johnson, Joel S; Olathe Moen, Ashley; Carmichael, CA
Mwamunyange, Peace T; Wichita Noe, Derly; Harvard, IL
Oseguera, Jesus; Luray, VA Osunbunmi, David Oluwatobi; Brooklyn Park, MN
Post, Antatia Beth; Gardner Ramanujam, Krishna Paravasthu; Phoenix, AZ Rayl, Brianna Marie; Wichita Reveles, Mayra Lizett; Wichita Seelig, Jesse K; Las Vegas, NV Slattery, Henry Thomas; Wichita Smith, Theresa Lynn; Topeka
Master of Business Administration School of Business and Technology
Abu, Abdulai; Nkawkaw, Ghana
Alzahrani, Bader; Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Archer, Conlin Mitchell; Kansas City, MO Ashley, Christopher Brandon; Wichita Blue, Christopher Keith; Ada, OK Carey, Kayla; Emporia Cavanaugh, Savanna Dawn; Emporia Clark, Kayla; Pittsburg
Dauer, Avery Renee; Lindsborg Edwards, John; Goddard
Forbes, Zidane Honrey Daniel; Wichita
Franklin, Nathaniel Philip; Wichita Garrison, Dalyn T; Lenexa
Goucher, Matthew Rafe; Emporia
Hernandez, Patryk James; Leawood
Hulse, Trey R; Omaha, NE
Johnson, Rachel Lee; Overland Park
Kauer, Clayton Brady; Hope Kramer, Dylan; Topeka
Larson, Shea Jean; Overland Park
Laudermilk, Ashley Lauren; Sterling Le, Hoang Vy; Plano, TX Li, Xinrong; Bolingbrook, IL
Lockwood, Theodore Eugene; Olathe Mitchell, Erica; Wichita
Montoya, Jamie Kay; Topeka
Moore, Onesimus; Dallas, TX
Nelson, Dakota Lee; Manhattan
Newkirk, Kyler Lee; Kansas City, MO
Obanla, Simisola; Athens, OH
Ohl, Cadence Elizabeth; Maize Okonkwor, Paschal Ebube; Lagos, Nigeria Patterson, Graham; Topeka
Pham, Ethan; Arlington, TX
Quintanar, Christopher David; Topeka Reese, Madison Milford Quinn; Wichita Roach, Dylan P; Emporia
Sands, Gabrielle Kathleen; Girard
Sarpong, Alexander Fosu; Doha, Ghana
Sarver, Brandy; Albuquerque, NM
Sieperda, Sage Gordon; Emporia
Smith, Natasha; Williamsburg
Soto, Evelia; Kansas City
Souraty, Sara; Wichita
Stitcher, Nathan M; Hays
Wairagu, Isaac Hungu; Wichita
Wells, Jennifer Lynn; De Soto
Wente, Adam Palmer; Lee’s Summit, MO
White, Reed; St. Louis, MO
Williams, Jordan Cameron; St. Louis, MO
Williamson, Bailey Ann; Andover
Yohe, Darius J; Ishpeming, MI
Master of Science
School of Business and Technology
Ashley, Christopher Brandon; Wichita
Badhorn, Md Bahauddin; Habiganj, Bangladesh
Baley, Evelyn Maxine; Topeka
Batroni, Fritz Gerald; York, PA
Ben Slama, Wajdi; Ksour Essaf-Mahdia, Tunisia
Clark, Kayla; Pittsburg
Edwards, John; Goddard
Gana, Emmanuel N; Minna, Nigeria
Kim, Michael H; Shawnee
Kramer, Dylan; Topeka
Ohl, Cadence Elizabeth; Maize
Okonkwor, Paschal Ebube; Lagos, Nigeria
Parks, Steven Alexander; Weatherford, OK
Quereapa, Cresencio; Ballwin, MO
Reese, Madison Milford Quinn; Wichita
Smith, Chance Ray; Rigby, ID
Master of Arts School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Burris, Ashley Laraine; Emporia; Applied Sociology
Chaparro Silva, Karina Raquel; Encarnación, Paraguay; English
Doudna, Dodie Lynn; Americus; Applied Sociology
Hassenplug, Amanda Rose; Tulsa, OK; History
Lassiter, Mary Grace; Emporia; Applied Sociology
Reinert, Margaret LaPearl; Ottawa; Applied Sociology
Rollmann, Kaci Isabelle; Hutchinson; Applied Sociology
Wilson, Tiffany Ann; Strong City; Applied Sociology
Master of Library Science School of Library and Information
Management, Library and Archives + Instructional Design and Technology
Anderson, Rebecca; Albuquerque, NM
Babiuch, Delka; Johnstown, CO
Briscoe, Abbey; Kansas City, MO
Brogan, Amanda; Portland, ME
Burton, Chastity Jean; Valparaiso, FL
Challis, Holly; Riverton, UT
Chipman, Benjamin G; Lawrence Clark, Paige E; Topeka Cox, Rebeca; Newark, DE
Crane, Ina; Overland Park Cummings, Brandi L; Kenosha, WI Day, Rebecca Anne; Durango, CO
Drey, Megan Kay; Shawnee
Driskill, Taylor; Chilhowee, MO
Dulek, Cassandra A; Sioux Falls, SD
Fenerty, Maria Ellen; Crested Butte, CO
Fisher, Nicole Louise; Gladstone, MO
Fulkman, Benjamin; Akron, OH
Grider, Jessica Marie; Kansas City, MO
Grosskopf, Emily Anne; Lee, FL
Grunden, Lacey; Peck
Hairabedian, Maggie Michelle; Wichita Harshman, Kaitlyn Leigh; Derby
Hicks, Amber Elizabeth; Holton
Hower, Charles MacKinley; Overland Park
Jones, Jared; Roy, WA
Karlinsey, Michelle L; Kenmore, WA
Lassiter, Brynne; Olathe
LeClair, Neleigh Dianne; Wichita
Low, Ethan; Logan, UT
Marlow, Kelli Shae Doolittle; Olathe
McMasters, Sally; Overland Park
McTigue, Eleanor Howard; Beaverton, OR
Mick, Matthew; Boone, IA
Misilo, Thomas John; Manhattan Murillo, Maci Tayler; Manhattan Olsen, Jane; Meridian, ID
Otter, Courtney Christine; Lawrence Palmer, Sarah Elizabeth; Buena Vista, VA
Pfannenstiel, Melinda M; Arkansas City
Portzer, Angela Rose; Emporia Poudel, Sahadev; Leesburg, VA
Rawalt, Angie; Olathe Reed, Samantha Nicole; Topeka Schlais, Lydia; Shorewood, WI
Shank, Jessica Dawn; Draper, UT Siebenaler, Jessica L; Waverly Singleton, Lucas D; Hutchinson
Tanner, Jordan Robert; Gladstone, MO
Tejada, Mario Yubil; Lakewood, NJ
Teske, Alexandra Jeanette; Tecumseh Thomas, Christina Aileen; Emporia
Thomas, Paul A; Overland Park
Tobaben Smith, Kristin Jill; Castle Rock, CO Tong, Michelle; Bourbonnais, IL
Tufano, Amanda; Lee’s Summit, MO
Villere, Sarah; Denver, CO
Weber, Nicole; Sheldon, IA
Weidenbach, Madison Renee; Topeka Williams, Alisha; Augusta
Wylie, Roxanna; Greenwood, AR
Master of Science
School of Library and Information Management, Library and Archives + Instructional Design and Technology
Decoursey, Kendall Anne; Prairie Village Ritz Tillman, Mattie Rose; Topeka
Master of Science School of Science and Mathematics
Adams, Stefanie Elyse; Hanford, CA; Mathematics
Belanger, Daniel Chase Edward; Etters, PA; Mathematics
Chen, Tze K; Woodland, CA; Mathematics Collier, Travis Michael; South Boston, VA; Mathematics
Galin, Ben; San Jose, CA; Mathematics Johnson, Andre; Pine Hill, NJ; Biology
Thesis: Impacts of Temperature on the Bite Force of Plestiodon Obsoletus
Major Professor: Dr. Alexis Powell
Karhoff, Tyler Joseph; Findlay, OH; Mathematics
McGahey, Rebecca Marie; Basehor; Mathematics
Richard, Ducheley; Nassau, Bahamas; Mathematics
Smith, Amanda Nichole; Wichita; Forensic Science
Master of Education
The Teachers College
Cybula, Piotr; Wichita
Woolard, Glenn William; Emporia
Master of Science
The Teachers College
Akers, Angela Dawn; Overland Park; Educational Administration
Alderson, Casey Aaron; Rose Hill; Educational Administration
Allison, Randal Thomas; Bel Aire; Educational Administration
Anderson, Shawn; Moscow; Educational Administration
Applegate, Eli; Dodge City; Educational Administration
Babcock, Cara Nicole; Lansing; Curriculum & Instruction
Bartley, Sydney Jo; La Cygne; Curriculum & Instruction
Blosser, Sean W; Caldwell; Educational Administration
Bollenbach, Allyson Jane; Maize; Educational Administration
Bones, Bailee Kate; Ottawa; Special Education
Bongard, Jeromie Scott; Strasburg, CO; Educational Administration
Bramwell, Kristina Suzanne; Rago; Educational Administration
Bright, Kyle Michael; Lewis; Educational Administration
Brooker, Jerry Edward; Wichita; Educational Administration
Brown, Hannah Nycole; Lewis; Educational Administration
Bruce, Melanie R; Arkansas City; Educational Administration
Brumley, Sharilyn Amanda Marie; Arkansas City; Educational Administration
Bruna, Aundrea A; Hanover; Curriculum & Instruction
Buchanan, James J; Wichita; Educational Administration
Burdette, Jazmyne Jamison; Atlanta; Educational Administration
Caffey, Christine Louise; Lawrence; Educational Administration
Cannon, Kristin Leigh; Lansing; Curriculum & Instruction
Carey, Amie Michelle; Augusta; Curriculum & Instruction
Carlson, Dawn; Pittsburg; Educational Administration
Carnes, Tressa Elizabeth; Spring Hill; Curriculum & Instruction
Chapman, Sky P; Wichita; Elementary Education
Chickadonz, Jayden Daniele; Rose Hill; Early Childhood Unified
Clark, Cara Lee; Joplin, MO; Educational Administration
Cominole, Elizabeth Ann; Troy, NY; Curriculum & Instruction
Cook, Calyn E; St. Joseph, MO; Curriculum & Instruction
Crossman, Paije Louise; Mulvane; Curriculum & Instruction
Crum, Steven; Haysville; Educational Administration
Day, Tami Lynn; Hutchinson; Curriculum & Instruction
Deitchler, Whitney Brianne; Hutchinson; Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Administration
Dieckmann, Chanelle Monique; Overland Park; Educational Administration
Doerksen, Angela; Hutchinson; Curriculum & Instruction
Dominguez, Ann Marie; Lawrence; Elementary Education
Ewert, Katie Lucianna; Neodesha; Early Childhood Unified
Fibelkorn, Michael H; Wichita; Educational Administration
Fleming, Hannah Elizabeth; Garden City; Educational Administration
Fry, Isabella Rae Ann; Topeka; Special Education
Furman, Taylor Lauren; Topeka; Special Education
Garr, Megan L; Newton; Curriculum & Instruction
Ghanimifard, Joshua G; Hutchinson; Elementary Education
Gonzalez, Meghan Janae; Bel Aire; Educational Administration
Goodell, Dylan Michael; Lindsborg; Curriculum & Instruction
Grant, Kody Nichole; Winfield; Educational Administration
Griffin, Emily; Olathe; Special Education Hall, Ashly Marie; Lyndon; Instructional Specialist
Hammeke, Rebecca Sue; Great Bend; Curriculum & Instruction
Hammer, Jacob Aaron; Sterling; Educational Administration
Hanson, Allison Marie; Olathe; Instructional Specialist
Hawkins, Amanda Nicole; Derby; Educational Administration
Hendrikse, Rylee Alyse; Emporia; Curriculum & Instruction
Henry, James Robert; Topeka; Curriculum & Instruction
Herring, Sarah Elizabeth; Winfield; Curriculum & Instruction
Higginbotham, Jenna Marie; Iola; Educational Administration
Hoffman, Lynn; De Soto; Educational Administration
Hojnacki, Stephanie Rochelle; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction
Homa, Colene Ann; Lenexa; Curriculum & Instruction
Hull, Kellie Ann; Arkansas City; Educational Administration
Hurt, Dale Patrick; De Soto; Educational Administration
Ingram, Kerry Lou; Salina; Instructional Specialist
Jackson, Alexandria Elizabeth Ecker; Leavenworth; Curriculum & Instruction
Jellison, Jeanette; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction
Johnson, Katie Rose; Paola; Instructional Specialist
Keller, Adam David; Lindsborg; Curriculum & Instruction
Keller, Emma Elizabeth; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction
Kempke, Andrew Timothy; Spearville; Educational Administration
King, Brian Leland; Lawrence; Curriculum & Instruction
Kirkwood, Douglas Raub; Topeka; Educational Administration
Kitchen, Mynnette; Derby; Early Childhood Unified
Klein, Hillary Anne; Kansas City; Curriculum & Instruction
Koehler, Grace C; Kansas City, MO; Educational Administration
Kula, McKenzie; Baldwin City; Educational Administration
Langenwalter, Mariah Alysabeth; Winfield; Educational Administration
Leivian, Emma Rose; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction
Lenox, Angela L; Wichita; Educational Administration
Lund, Elizabeth Ann; Utica; Educational Administration
McCracken, Stephanie Ann; Emporia; Educational Administration
Mendez, Jennifer Miriam; Liberal; Special Education
Miller, Dawn; Overland Park; Elementary Education
Miller, Dustin Duane; Fort Scott; Educational Administration
Miller, Haley Marie; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction
Mitchell, Sara Elayne; Burlington; Curriculum & Instruction
Moya, Reymundo; Garden City; Curriculum & Instruction
Muldoon, Marissa; Emporia; Curriculum & Instruction
Neas, Courtney Leive; Emporia; Educational Administration
NeSmith, Margarita Dimitrova; Ottawa; Curriculum & Instruction
Null, Megan Christine; Paola; Curriculum & Instruction
Oliver, Addisyn; Riley; Elementary Education
Paden, Brieanna La Rie; Solomon; Elementary Education
Parker, Tiffany Lynn; Eudora; Curriculum & Instruction
Pedersen, Leah Marie; New Strawn; Elementary Education
Perry, Madeline Rose Martin; Olathe; Educational Administration
Pine, Elizabeth Brooke; Shawnee; Curriculum & Instruction
Proffer, Sierra Kay; Hutchinson; Curriculum & Instruction
Provenzano, Megan Ryann; Wichita; Educational Administration
Putnam, Kathryn Mary; Paxton, MA; Educational Administration
Rausch, Jenna Diane; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction
Redd, Dani Renee; Topeka; Educational Administration
Reichert, Hannah Marie; Hutchinson; Curriculum & Instruction
Riggs, Alexandra Elise; Stilwell; Curriculum & Instruction
Roberts, Eva; Prairie Village; Instructional Specialist
Robertson, Keah; Liberal; Curriculum & Instruction
Robertson, Kristin Kathleen; Topeka; Early Childhood Unified
Rogers, Christina Renee; Manhattan; Early Childhood Unified
Ross, Amber Michelle; Cedar Vale; Curriculum & Instruction
Rubio, Courtney Brooke; Garden City; Educational Administration
Ruszczyk, Julia; Shawnee; Curriculum & Instruction
Saffell, Alexis Olivia; Wichita; Curriculum & Instruction
Salmans, Michelle Rae; Lawrence; Curriculum & Instruction
Sanchez, Jaime M; Junction City; Curriculum & Instruction
Sanders, Jennifer Leanne; Holcomb; Curriculum & Instruction
Sandoval, Samantha Dee; Hugoton; Elementary Education
Sandvig, David C; Raytown, MO; Special Education
Scherr, Hannah Rae; Mandan, ND; Educational Administration
Schmitendorf, Kacey Lynne; Louisburg; Curriculum & Instruction
Shereda, Brooke Allyson; Belle Plaine; Curriculum & Instruction
Sherman, Hannah Marie; Wichita; Educational Administration
Shively, Natasha Marie; Moscow; Educational Administration
Shultz, Shelby R; Wichita; Special Education
Sien, Catherine Elizabeth Anne; Brooklyn, NY; Educational Administration
Smith, Sarina Marie; Lawrence; Elementary Education
Smith, Todd; Seven Hills, OH; Educational Administration
Smitheran, Brent Aaron; Spring Hill; Curriculum & Instruction
Sparrow, Amanda Kay; Fort Riley; Curriculum & Instruction
Stack, Michelle Carla; Overland Park; Educational Administration
Stecklein, Ashley R; Olathe; Special Education
Stemo, Christopher Joseph; Bennett, CO; Educational Administration
Stevenson, Rebecca Nicole; Topeka; Curriculum & Instruction
Stoermann, John Hubert; Overland Park; Instructional Specialist
Swanson, Eric Daniel; Arkansas City; Educational Administration
Tasler, Courtney Victoria; Yuba City, CA; Curriculum & Instruction
Terry, Elizabeth A; Geuda Springs; Educational Administration
Tesch, Angelica A; Andover; Educational Administration
Thomas, Bailey Hunter; Wichita; Elementary Education
Thomas, Lindsey; Minneapolis; Curriculum & Instruction
Thompson, Kimberly Brianne; Olathe; Curriculum & Instruction
Todd, Alexandria Lynn; Wichita; Educational Administration
Varnes, Janine Marie; Liberal; Educational Administration
Webber, Michelle L; Liberal; Special Education
Weber, Abigayle; Newton; Curriculum & Instruction
Weide, Jennifer Lynn; Pretty Prairie; Educational Administration
Westcott, Johnathon Thomas; Kansas City, MO; Curriculum & Instruction
Wiehn, Ben; Yates Center; Educational Administration
Wiggs, Rachel Nicole; Emporia; Educational Administration
Wilkerson, Sara Ann; Roeland Park, Curriculum & Instruction
Willis, Sarah Kay; McPherson; Instructional Specialist
Wilson, Erin; Prairie Village; Educational Administration
Yates, Isaac Charles; Kansas City, MO; Curriculum & Instruction
York, Stephanie Rene; Coffeyville; Curriculum & Instruction
Zhang, Jiajia; Overland Park; Elementary Education
Zink, Miranda Nicole; Great Bend; Curriculum & Instruction
