RSU Virtual Commencement Program 2020

108TH COMMENCEMENT SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2020

R O G E R S S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y

ALMA MATER Rise above the Claremore valley Camelot to view, Stands our gracious alma mater Thrusting t’ward the blue.

Lift the chorus, speed it onward For the Red and Blue, Hail to thee our alma mater Hail to RSU!

THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR

The University of Oklahoma, Cameron University and Rogers State University Gary C. Pierson, Chairman Frank Keating, Vice Chairman Michael A. Cawley Phil B. Albert

Natalie Shirley Eric Stevenson Anita L. Holloway

Chris A. Purcell, Ph.D. Vice President for University Governance, Executive Secretary of the Board of Regents and Secretary of the Universities

OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Joseph L. Parker Jr., Chairman Ann Holloway, Vice Chair Jeffrey W. Hickman, Secretary Michael C. Turpen, Assistant Secretary

Dennis Casey Jay Helm Jack Sherry Justice Steven W. Taylor, Ret. Ronald H. White, M.D.

CHANCELLOR OF THE OKLAHOMA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Dr. Glen D. Johnson

ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION Dr. Larry Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Dr. Richard Beck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Mark Rasor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President for Administration and Finance Mr. Steve Valencia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President for Development Dr. Heidi Hoskinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President for Enrollment Management/Registrar Dr. Robert Goltra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Mary Millikin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Mr. Mark A. Meadors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs Mr. Michael Allgood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comptroller Dr. Keith Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean, School of Arts and Sciences Dr. Susan Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean, School of Professional Studies Ms. Ronda Riden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director for RSU Bartlesville Ms. Faith Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director for RSU Pryor Rogers State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. This publication was issued by Rogers State University. 3,100 copies were printed by the RSU Printshop at a cost of $5,250.

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FACULTY MARSHALS School of Professional Studies

School of Arts and Sciences

CAMERON UNIVERSITY EDUCATION PROGRAM

Dr. David Johnk Gonfalon Bearer

Dr. Kevin Woller Gonfalon Bearer

Dr. Eileen Richardson Gonfalon Bearer

Mr. Larry Brewer

Dr. Sue Katz-Amburn

Ms. Jayne McLoughlin

Mr. Chris Ruhl

Dr. Kirk Voska

ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY Ram Adhikari Ph.D. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Cathy Coomer M.A. Pittsburg State University

Roy Gardner Ph.D. Michigan State University

Misty Hull M.S.N. Capella University

Brian Andrews Ph.D. Southern Methodist University

Jacklan Renée Cox M.A. Northern Arizona University

Tom Gerard D.B.A. Northcentral University

Gary Todd Jackson Ph.D. University of Arkansas

Joshua Ping Ang Ph.D. University of Connecticut

Emily Dial-Driver Ed.D. Oklahoma State University

Tessa Gerhart-Ball B.S. Rogers State University

Jane Johansson Ph.D. University of North Texas

David Bath Ph.D. Texas A&M University

Heba Eldoumi Ph.D. Oklahoma State University

Frank A. Grabowski Ph.D. Wayne State University

David Johnk Ph.D. University of Texas – Pan American

Michael Beauchamp Ph.D. Texas A&M University

Frank Elwell Ph.D. State University of New York - Albany

Jamie Graham Ph.D. University of Texas at Dallas

Stephanie Jones D.B.A. Liberty University

David Blakely J.D. Duke University School of Law

Larry Elzo M.Ed. Northeastern State University

Dana Gray Ph.D. Oklahoma State University

Sue Katz-Amburn Ph.D. University of Kansas

Jerry Bowen Ph.D. Oklahoma State University

Sally L. Emmons Ph.D. University of Oklahoma

Laura Gray Ph.D. Texas Woman’s University

Gioia Kerlin Ph.D. University of Colorado

Larry D. Brewer M.P.H. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Juliet Evusa Ph.D. Ohio University

Doug M. Grenier Ph.D. University of California at San Diego

Dharma Khatiwada Ph.D. Florida Atlantic University

Hugh W. Foley Ph.D. Oklahoma State University

Bruce Hartley M.A. Missouri State University

Jae-Ho Kim Ph.D. South Dakota State University

James M. Ford Ph.D. Princeton University

Paul B. Hatley Ph.D. Kansas State University

Teresa Frazier Ph.D. Oklahoma State University

Kenneth S. Hicks Ph.D. University of South Carolina

Holly Kruse Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Dan Frick M.S. University of Arkansas

Steve Housel Ph.D. University of Oklahoma

Bryce Brimer M.F.A. University of Tulsa Thomas M. Carment Ph.D. Oklahoma State University Holly Clay-Buck M.A. University of Tulsa Diana Clayton J.D. University of Tulsa

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Tetyana Kyrylova Ph.D. Odessa University of Science and Technology, Ukraine Leslie Lowry M.S. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Carla Lynch D.N. P. Oklahoma City University

Susan Rainey M.F.A. University of Tulsa

Carolyn A. Taylor Ed.D. Oklahoma State University

Christi Mackey M.P.A. University of Oklahoma

Scott Reed M.L.A. Oklahoma City University

Quentin P. Taylor Ph.D. University of Missouri-Columbia

Mary Mackie Ph.D. University of Oklahoma

Vicky Reith Ph.D. Oklahoma City University

Robby Turner M.P.A. University of Oklahoma

Peter Macpherson Ph.D. Lehigh University

Amy Richards Ph.D. Oklahoma City University

Uduak Udoh Ph.D. University of Alabama-Birmingham

Abe Marrero Ph.D. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Bruce Richardson M.B.A. Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Sukhitha Vidurupola Ph.D. Texas Technology University

Michael McKeon Ph.D. Ohio University

Katarzyna Roberts Ph.D. University of Science and Technology, Gdansk, Poland

Kirk Voska Ph.D. University of Northern Colorado

Michael K. Miller B.S. Oklahoma State University

Steven Rosser M.F.A. University of Tulsa

Sonya Munsell Ph.D. Oklahoma State University

Chris Ruhl M.S. Oklahoma State University

Roya Namavar B.S. Northeastern State University

Massood Saffarian Ph.D. Oklahoma State University

Matthew Oberrieder Ph.D. Tulane University

Gwendolyn Savitz J.D. American University

Cheyanne Olson M.S. Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

Jin Seo Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin

Lori O’Malley Ed.D. Oklahoma State University Lisa Overall Ph.D. Oklahoma State University Mark Peaden Ph.D. University of California-Davis Brook Purdum M.B.A. Oklahoma State University Valeria (Nikki) Rader M.A. Northeastern State University

Marla Smith Ph.D. Oklahoma City University Min Soe Ph.D. College of William and Mary

Blake Walinder M.F.A. University of Tulsa Christine Whiting-Madison Ph.D. University of Arkansas Lee Williams M.A. University of Illinois Sigismond Wilson Ph.D. Michigan State University Kevin Woller Ph.D. Kent State University Craig Zimmermann Ph.D. University of Tennessee Juli Zuel M.S. University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Jaemon Son Ph.D. University of Arkansas R. Curtis Sparling M.B.A. Liberty University Junmo Sung Ed.D. University of Arkansas

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RETIRING FACULTY Dr. Sue Katz-Amburn

Professor in the Department of Biology, School of Arts and Sciences Dr. Sue Katz-Amburn is retiring from Rogers State University following 16 years in the biology department. During her career, she earned awards for teaching and for service, as well as the coveted Pixley Faculty Excellence in Education Award.

Dr. Katz-Amburn has obtained grants, some of which provided necessary equipment for students, and has been active in mentoring and research, faculty senate and numerous committees. Dr. Katz-Amburn spearheaded the development of the Research Methods courses and the Molecular Techniques Lab course, and is currently part of a collaborative effort to develop resources for educators now faced with teaching microbiology labs online.

RETIRING ADMINISTRATION Mark Meadors

Comptroller, Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs Mark Meadors is retiring from RSU on June 30 following 18 years as the University’s Comptroller/Assistant Vice President of Business Affairs. At RSU, he has been responsible for budget and accounting, bursar, and human resources departments. He also served as Interim Vice President for Administration & Finance during fiscal year 2019-2020. In 2015-2016 he co-managed the implementation of Jenzabar EX, the university’s enterprise resource and planning software platform. He came to RSU from the State of Oklahoma’s Office of Management & Enterprise Services agency (formerly Office of State Finance) where he served nine years as State Comptroller and Manager of the Division of Accounting and Reporting. While there, he was responsible for comprehensive statewide accounting and financial reporting functions.

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REMEMBERING CATHY COOMER (1958-2019)

It is an honor to pay tribute to Cathy Cooomer – a friend, colleague, and educator who stood apart as someone special.

Cathy joined the RSU faculty in 2004 with a dual appointment as a faculty member and as General Manager for RSU Radio, the student-run campus station. Whether in her role as a teacher or as a communications professional, Cathy was a passionate advocate for her students and devoted herself tirelessly to make sure they were prepared with real-world experience. She held leadership roles in Oklahoma Broadcasting Education Association and its annual student awards competition, where her students consistently earned statewide awards. Her colleagues noted that her legacy will be visible through the countless RSU students who left her classroom and developed successful careers in radio, television, or other related fields. Cathy came to RSU after a distinguished broadcast career, including more than a decade as a news producer, reporter, and promotions manager with television stations in Springfield, Missouri, and Pittsburg, Kansas. She taught courses in Radio and Television Broadcasting and served as Director of Broadcasting for Pittsburg State University from 1996 to 2003. Our hearts go out to her family and friends, as well as all at RSU who knew her as a teacher, a colleague, and a friend.

A scholarship fund in Cathy Coomer’s memory has been established at the RSU Foundation. Donations to the scholarship fund are tax-deductible, and checks payable to the RSU Foundation may be mailed to: Cathy Coomer Scholarship Fund C/O RSU Foundation 1701 W. Will Rogers Boulevard Claremore, OK 74017

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REGENT NATALIE SHIRLEY Commencement Ceremony Speaker

In January 2018, Natalie Shirley was selected as the first female President and CEO of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. She concurrently served as president of Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City and, from 2015-2018, as Oklahoma Secretary of Education and Workforce Development. Shirley worked with Governor Fallin to implement the Oklahoma Works program, designed to increase educational attainment for Oklahomans to produce a more educated workforce to support and cultivate the state’s economy.

From 2007-2011, she served on Governor Brad Henry’s Cabinet as Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Tourism. Shirley was responsible for the Workforce department and was the liaison between the governor, five major state agencies, and more than 30 small agencies, authorities, and institutions. During this time, she also served as Executive Director of the Department of Commerce, the state’s leading economic development agency.

Formerly, Shirley was president of ICI Mutual in Washington, D.C., after serving in various leadership offices in the company. She currently also serves on several boards, where most recently she was appointed by the Governor to the University of Oklahoma’s Board of Regents. An Oklahoma native, she graduated from Oklahoma State University and earned a law degree from the University of Oklahoma. Shirley lives in Oklahoma City and has six children.

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PRESIDENT LARRY RICE Dr. Larry Rice is the 14th President of Rogers State University. An Oklahoma native, President Rice has more than 30 years of experience in higher education.

President Rice began his academic career in 1979 as a full-time faculty member at RSU, which was then known as Claremore Junior College, where he taught classes in criminal justice, psychology, and sociology.

He was Director of the Applied Science Division at Rogers from 1979 to 1986 and Associate Director of Academics for the Rogers campus in Pryor from 1986 to 1991.

He received a doctoral degree in education from Oklahoma State University, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Northeastern State University.

He wrote his doctoral dissertation on “Eighty Years of University Preparatory Education on College Hill,” a history of the institution presently known as RSU. Before he was named President of RSU, he served as Executive Assistant to the President at the University of Tulsa. At TU, Rice was responsible for government relations and the Presidential Scholars Program. He joined TU in 1991 as a member of the advancement staff and served as Interim Vice President for Advancement from 1997 to 1998 and Director of Public Affairs from 1991 to 2004.

He served the citizens of Oklahoma as a representative of House District 8 from 1986 to 2004.

PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION The Presidential Medallion is the official symbol of the Office of the President at Rogers State University. Traditionally, the medallion is bestowed upon a new President to represent a transfer of the responsibility of office and an obligation to promote and maintain the values and ideals represented by the institution.

The medallion features the official RSU seal, which was designed in 1999 shortly after the Oklahoma Legislature renamed the institution Rogers State University and provided it with a new mission to seek accreditation as a four-year university. The university received accreditation as a baccalaureate degree granting institution in 2000 from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and in 2014, for a Master’s in Business Administration.

The official RSU seal features the name of the institution at the top and the university’s credo and guiding principles, Tradition, Innovation and Excellence, on the lower oval. In the middle is a representational drawing of iconic Preparatory Hall, the first building erected on the Claremore campus in 1911, two years after the institution was founded in 1909.

The seal was designed by Kate Northcutt, M.S.

PRESIDENTS OF ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY & PREDECESSOR INSTITUTIONS Homer M. Ledbetter, 1948-1964 John F. Smoller, 1964-1968 John E. Horne, 1968-1971 Richard H. Mosier, 1972-1995 Rodger Randle, 1996-1998 Joe Wiley, 1999-2008 Larry Rice, 2008-Present

Edmund Dandridge Murdaugh, 1909-1911 J.H. Bayes, 1911-1913 Stephen M. Barrett, 1913-1925 Walter E. Downs, 1925-1940 Richard E. Anderson, 1940-1941 John C. Hamilton, 1941-1944 Kenneth S. Perkins, 1944-1948

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TRADITION OF ACADEMIC REGALIA The costume of those in the inaugural academic procession has a specific symbolism dating back to at least the 14th century. In 1895, academic institutions in the United States adopted a code of academic regalia, which has been revised from time to time. The regalia of institutions in other countries varies, and there is not a worldwide code, but the basic elements are present in all academic costumes.

RSU Honors Program Medallion

Gowns

The associate and certificate candidate gown is silver in color and features a traditional design. The bachelor’s gown is black and has a pointed sleeve. The master’s gown has an oblong sleeve open at the wrist (some older gowns may be open near the upper part of the arm.) The doctoral gown has bell-shaped sleeves, full-length velvet panels on the front and three velvet crossbars on each sleeve in black, blue, or the color distinctive to the subject of the owner’s degree. Gowns for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) are dark blue and gowns for the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) are light blue.

RSU President’s Leadership Class Medallion Phi Alpha Theta, National History Honor Society Red and Blue Cords with Mixed Tassels Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology Gray and Blue Medallion Sigma Beta Delta, International Business Honor Society Medallion

Hoods

Alpha Chi, National Interdisciplinary Honor Society Medallion with Green/Blue Ribbon

The hood, draped over the shoulders and down the back, indicates the subject to which the degree pertains and the university that conferred the degree. The level of the degree is indicated by the size of the hood. The velvet binding of the hood is of the color designating the subject of the degree. The satin lining of the hood indicates the university conferring the degree.

Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education Medallion

Student Activities Pins & Cords Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Red and White Cord

Caps

In the United States, the mortar board is commonly used. The mortar board is black for those receiving a bachelor’s degree and silver for those receiving an associate degree. The tassel, fastened to the center of the cap, is normally worn in the left front quadrant of the cap after a degree is conferred. Students receiving undergraduate degrees wear red tassels.

Students receiving M.B.A. degrees wear light brown tassels. Students receiving degrees from Cameron University wear light blue tassels.

Faculty tassels may be black, gold or the color appropriate to the subject of the degree. The tassel for the doctoral cap may be of gold thread.

Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority Red and White Cord

Honor Stoles

EMS Student Association (EMSSA) White Cord

Biology Club Kelly Green and Royal Blue Cord Campus Activities Team (C.A.T.) Red and Black Double Cord Criminal Justice Society Black and Blue Cord and Pin with Logo

Rogers State University Honor Graduates wear stoles, according to the following criteria:

National Student Nurses Association White and Royal Cord

Summa Cum Laude - Blue Stole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 G.P.A. Magna Cum Laude - Red Stole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8 G.P.A. Cum Laude - White Stole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 G.P.A.

Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature Green and White Cord The Social Justice League Purple and Gold Cord

Cameron University Honor Graduates wear stoles, according to the following criteria:

Student Athlete Advisory Committee Red and Navy Cord

Summa Cum Laude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 G.P.A. Magna Cum Laude . . . . . 3.8 G.P.A. & in top five percent of graduating class Cum Laude . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 G.P.A & in next ten percent of graduating class

Student Government Association One Year of Service - Pin with Logo Two Years of Service - Red, Gold and Royal Cord Leadership Position - Black, Yellow and Red Cord

Student Honor Cords

Student Veterans Association Red, White and Blue Cord

An Honor Cord is traditionally a token consisting of twisted cords with tassels on either end awarded to members of honor societies and academic programs. Sashes or medallions may be given in place of cords.

Unlike hoods and stoles, by tradition more than one cord may be worn at the same time.

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CEREMONIAL TRADITIONS

School of Arts & Sciences

School of Professional Studies

GONFALONS The gonfalon, a flag that hangs from a crosspiece or frame, originated in the medieval republics of Italy as an ensign of the state of office.

Gonfalons have been adopted in many universities around the world as college or institutional insignias.

The two navy gonfalons displayed represent the two academic schools of Rogers State University. The RSU gonfalons and university logo were designed by James Randall Riggs, BA ‘04.

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The third gonfalon represents the Department of Education at Cameron University. It includes a blue bar at the top of the gonfalon, which is the traditional academic color that represents education, and black and gold at the bottom, which are the colors of Cameron University. The book and lamp symbolize a love for learning and the lifelong quest for knowledge.

The Department of Education prides itself on preparing future teachers to be caring, competent and committed educators.

The Cameron gonfalon was designed by Ann Morris.

The Mace The mace symbolizes the authority of the faculty in academic matters and the practice of shared governance within the university. During the Middle Ages, the mace was an effective weapon in battle. As newer and more powerful arms were developed, its military significance diminished and it was transformed into a symbol of authority. The earliest ceremonial maces were borne by bodyguards of the 12th century English and French kings. By the end of the 16th century, they were used widely by officials of English cities and towns. Today, the use of the ceremonial mace is found in the British Houses of Parliament and it is carried before ecclesiastical dignitaries and in university ceremonies.

Mace Bearer Carrying the mace has long been a commencement tradition at Rogers State University.

Each year, a veteran faculty member bears the mace and leads the commencement processional. This year, Dr. Hugh Foley, Professor of Fine Arts, assumes this honor.

The mace is a six-foot walnut staff featuring the gold dome of Preparatory Hall at the top and the university seal on four sides. Five stripes at its base signify the institution’s various incarnations, including the Oklahoma Military Academy and the present-day university.

The mace was designed by Gary Moeller, Emeritus Professor of Fine Arts, and was crafted by Jerry Emanuel, a Claremore artist.

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PIXLEY AWARD The Pixley Excellence in Education Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a member of the RSU faculty. It recognizes excellence in all areas of faculty accomplishment: teaching, scholarship, creativity and service. The recipient is selected on the basis of a peer nomination and review process conducted by the RSU faculty. The Pixley award is made possible by the Pixley Endowment for Excellence in Education at RSU.

PIXLEY AWARD RECIPIENTS 2005

Dr. Min Soe

2006

Dr. Sue Katz-Amburn

2007

Dr. Dana Gray

2008

Dr. Hugh Foley

2009

Mr. Bryce Brimer

2010

Mr. Denny Schmickle

2011

Dr. Mary Mackie

2012

Dr. Emily Dial-Driver

2013

Dr. Min Soe

2014

Dr. Juliet Evusa

2015

Dr. Brian Andrews

2016

Dr. James Ford

2017

Dr. Brian Andrews

2018

Dr. David Johnk

2019

Mr. R. Curtis Sparling

2020

Dr. Marla Smith

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2020 VIRTUAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY MAY 16 | 1:00 P.M.

Processional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music by Lillian McConnell and Raymond Johnson Mace Bearer’s Proclamation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Hugh Foley Professor The National Anthem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natalie Martin Commencement Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regent Natalie Shirley OU Board of Regents In Memoriam, Cathy Coomer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Larry Rice President Recognition of Retiring Faculty and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Richard Beck Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Hugh Foley Professor Recognition of Faculty Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Richard Beck Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Hugh Foley Professor Recognition of Graduates with Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Richard Beck Vice President for Academic Affairs Certification of Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Richard Beck Vice President for Academic Affairs Conferring of Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Larry Rice President Presentation of Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Hugh Foley Professor Virtual Processional Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Led by Natalie Martin Music by Lillian McConnell and Raymond Johnson Closing Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Larry Rice President Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music by Lillian McConnell and Raymond Johnson

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CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES School of Arts and Sciences

Wendy R. Adams A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Rose, OK Charlie Kate Alexander A.S. Biological Science Nowata, OK Amber Lyn Bird A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Nowata, OK Carly Danielle Bluejacket A.A. Elementary Education Bluejacket, OK Brittany M. Book A.A. Elementary Education Claremore, OK Simone R. Bowling A.A. Business Administration Tahlequah, OK Bailey Bowman A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Oologah, OK Khourtlyn N. Brown A.A. Elementary Education Tulsa, OK Mercedes A. Campbell  A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Bartlesville, OK Parker Keeton Carter A.A. Elementary Education Claremore, OK Hanna E. Chomosh A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Claremore, OK Alex W. Clair A.A. Liberal Arts - General Adair, OK

Kendra R. Clark  A.A. Social Science - Political Science Option Collinsville, OK Heather Danielle Clark A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Pryor, OK Carissa May Cook A.A. Elementary Education Locust Grove, OK Jace M. Couch A.A. Liberal Arts - English Option Big Cabin, OK Baylee Cheyanne Cox A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Pryor, OK Kersten Lynn Craven A.A. Secondary Education - Social Studies Option Claremore, OK Alexis Michelle Dake A.A. Liberal Arts - General Claremore, OK

Emily N. DeVore t A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Vinita, OK

Zakry Wayne Fine t A.A. Liberal Arts - General Hulbert, OK Heather A. Forrest A.A. Elementary Education Claremore, OK Spencer Fulton A.A. Liberal Arts - General Bartlesville, OK A.A. – Associate in Arts

Lexi R. Johnston  A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Locust Grove, OK

Joshua Glazebrook A.S. Biological Science Chouteau, OK

Amber L. Keil  A.A. Social Science - Sociology Option Claremore, OK

Lindsey Renae Guercio A.A. Elementary Education Owasso, OK

Jordan A. Kettlewood A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Broken Arrow, OK

Miranda Deann Hammerschmidt A.A. Elementary Education Nowata, OK

Emily Paige Leatherman A.A. Elementary Education Coweta, OK

Kaitlyn Herbert t A.A. Elementary Education Tulsa, OK

Caitlyn Suzanne Lenard A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Broken Arrow, OK

Kelly A. Hipp A.A. Social Science - History Option Salina, OK

Jessica M. Lucas A.S. Biological Science Adair, OK

Natasha A. Hodges A.A. Secondary Education Coweta, OK

Patrick Lawrence Malone A.A. Criminal Justice-Collegiate Officer Program Option Grove, OK

Landry Elizabeth Holder A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Claremore, OK

Dominique Davis A.A. Elementary Education Tulsa, OK

Alexis Dohmen A.A. Elementary Education Owasso, OK

Leah Gibson A.A. Liberal Arts - General Bartlesville, OK

Demetria L. Huntley  A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Pryor, OK Charity Marlene Hurst A.A. Social Science - History Option Tulsa, OK Candace Dawn Husong A.A. Liberal Arts - Native American Studies Option Claremore, OK Victoria May Jech A.A. Elementary Education Pawhuska, OK Emaly Ann Johnson A.A. Liberal Arts - General Bartlesville, OK

A.S. – Associate in Science

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A.A.S. – Associate in Applied Science

Alexis Lynn McMullin A.A. Liberal Arts - Native American Studies Option Claremore, OK Madison Means A.S. Physical Science - Chemistry Option Claremore, OK Jamie Nicole Mertins t A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Claremore, OK Desiree Morales A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Yukon, OK Kaitlyn Elizabeth Newton t A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Tahlequah, OK Duc Minh Nguyen A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Tulsa, OK

Ifunanya MaryJane Nwokolo A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Tulsa, OK

Olivia Nicole Smith A.A. Liberal Arts - English Option Bartlesville, OK

Megan N. Wilbee A.S. Biological Science Bartlesville, OK

Alyssa M. Baker A.A.S. Nursing Collinsville, OK

Kirsten Nicole Olvera A.S. Biological Science Beggs, OK

Ronald M. Smittle A.A. Liberal Arts - General Bartlesville, OK

Brooke Makell Williams t A.A. Secondary Education Nowata, OK

Sydney E. Palmer A.A. Social Science - History Option Muskogee, OK

Kaitlyn Marie Spalding A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Bartlesville, OK

Molly D. Williams A.S. Physical Science - Geology Hominy, OK

Allison Diane Barnes A.A. Criminal Justice-Collegiate Officer Program Option Jay, OK

Hailey Parker  A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Glenpool, OK

Hannah Marie Swafford A.A. Elementary Education Strang, OK

James A. Willyard, Jr. A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Pryor, OK

Karla Cecilia Perez A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Tulsa, OK

Jennifer M. Teel A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Oologah, OK

Caleb Thomas Wisinger t A.A. Social Science - History Option Bartlesville, OK

Laura Bell Potts A.A. Elementary Education Ochelata, OK

Samantha J. Torix A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Sperry, OK

Mariah Christine Rabehl A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Pryor, OK

Casey Vang A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Collinsville, OK

School of Professional Studies

Courtney Jo Benedict A.A.S. Nursing Wann, OK

Shandel Nicole Reeves A.A. Elementary Education Claremore, OK

Newku Vang A.S. Biological Science Tulsa, OK

Kimberly M. Alexander A.A.S. Nursing - Bridge Paramedic/LPN to RN Bartlesville, OK

Hannah E. Bergner A.A.S. Nursing Adair, OK

Emilse Michelle Rodriguez A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Tahlequah, OK

Amy Rachael Vejil  A.A. Elementary Education Hobbs, NM

David J Ryan t A.A. Secondary Education- Social Studies Option Claremore, OK

Lauren C. Venekamp A.A. Elementary Education Oktaha, OK

Karley N. Schaper t A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Ochelata, OK Evan Daniel Schultz A.A. Secondary Education Prague, OK Ashlee Alexandra Sherwood t A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Broken Arrow, OK

Aijana Marie Wallace A.A. Elementary Education San Marcos, TX Emily Wen Waltman A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Tulsa, OK Alyssa Faith Warner A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Collinsville, OK Joshua Randall Wheetley A.A. Social Science - Psychology Option Claremore, OK

v Summa Cum Laude

t Magna Cum Laude

Joy Eugena Bates  A.A.S. Nursing Broken Arrow, OK Joshua Adam Beaumont A.S. Computer Science Bartlesville, OK Brooke C. Bell  A.A.S. Nursing Claremore, OK

Kaitlyn Denea Allen A.A.S. Nursing Tulsa, OK

Shaun M. Bertus A.A.S. Nursing - Bridge Paramedic/LPN to RN Owasso, OK

Cinthya M. Alonzo Jimenez A.A.S. Nursing Claremore, OK

Desiree Blackburn A.A.S. Nursing Broken Arrow, OK

Nicole Louise Amaro A.A.S. Nursing Coweta, OK

Ashleigh D. Boggs A.A.S. Nursing Owasso, OK

Jennifer L. Austin A.A.S. Nursing - Bridge Paramedic/LPN to RN Claremore, OK

Emma C. Boss-Harris A.A.S. Nursing Claremore, OK

Savannah Leigh Autrey A.A.S. Nursing Tulsa, OK

Ashleigh Briscoe A.A.S. Nursing - Bridge Paramedic/LPN to RN Inola, OK

Rachel L. Babcock A.A.S. Nursing Catoosa, OK

Caleb Blake Bruce A.A. Business Administration Pawhuska, OK

 Cum Laude

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£ President’s Leadership Class

Kimberely Diane Bruce A.A. Accounting Pryor, OK Kaleigh Dohn Bryant  A.A.S. Nursing Bartlesville, OK Ashley N. Buff A.A.S. Nursing Claremore, OK Ryan M. Carini A.A.S. Nursing Claremore, OK Taylor Garrett Carney A.A.S. Applied Technology Locust Grove, OK Allison N. Clayborn A.A.S. Nursing Chetopa, KS Randall Cleek  A.A. Accounting Claremore, OK Spencer Lloyd Collins A.A. Business Administration Verdigris, OK McKenzie O. Cookson A.A.S. Nursing Oologah, OK Brandon David Cooper A.A.S. Applied Technology Bristow, OK Meagan Ann Dishman A.A.S. Nursing Coweta, OK Matthew Jordan Dodson v A.A.S. Applied Technology Pryor, OK Madeline L. Driskill t A.A.S. Nursing Sperry, OK

Darrell Gene Eckles A.A.S. Nursing - Bridge Paramedic/LPN to RN Tulsa, OK Reagan Leigh Ferguson A.A.S. Nursing Pryor, OK Nicole Annette Ford A.A.S. Nursing Skiatook, OK Diamond Lasha Foster A.A. Business Administration Edmond, OK Kris Galloway-Perry A.A.S. Nursing - Bridge Paramedic/LPN to RN Bartlesville, OK Noah Alan Gentges A.A.S. Nursing Bartlesville, OK Thomas Frank Gigliotti A.S. Computer Science Bartlesville, OK Foster M. Glenn A.A. Business Administration Bartlesville, OK Stacy Lynne Goumaz A.A.S. Nursing Claremore, OK

Rocio Gutierrez A.A. Business Administration Tulsa, OK

Carter E. Haley  A.A.S. Nursing Sapulpa, OK

A.A. – Associate in Arts

Tyler J. Kelley A.S. Computer Science Dewey, OK

Kayla Hart t A.A. Business Administration Bartlesville, OK

Jodi L. Key A.A.S. Nursing Bartlesville, OK

Erin N. Hawn A.A.S. Nursing Collinsville, OK

Lecresia M. Lane A.A.S. Nursing Salina, OK

Ethan T. Helmuth A.A.S. Applied Technology Pryor, OK

Mindy Janel Laster A.A.S. Nursing Tulsa, OK

Laci R. Henegar A.A. Accounting Claremore, OK

Kayla Lee  A.A.S. Nursing Owasso, OK

Erin L. Henry A.A.S. Nursing Bartlesville, OK

Christopher C. Likens A.A.S. Nursing Claremore, OK

Tamara Ann Holloway A.A.S. Nursing Inola, OK

Jereme Franklin McCollum A.A. Accounting Claremore, OK

Logan P. Horner A.A.S. Nursing Claremore, OK

Lynna C. McMains A.A.S. Nursing Owasso, OK

Katelyn A. Horton A.A.S. Nursing Vinita, OK

Kimberly Michelle Mike A.A.S. Nursing - Bridge Paramedic/LPN to RN Bartlesville, OK

Franklin Huff  A.A. Business Administration Rose, OK

Matthew Gross A.A.S. Applied Technology Collinsville, OK

Joshua Daniel Hagen A.A.S. Nursing Tulsa, OK

Jayla Erin Harder A.A. Accounting Bartlesville, OK

Alexandra Marie Hussey A.A.S. Nursing Collinsville, OK Anusha Ann Issac A.A.S. Nursing Tulsa, OK Austin L. Jones A.A.S. Nursing Skiatook, OK Hope Michelle Jones t A.A. Accounting Barnsdall, OK

A.S. – Associate in Science

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A.A.S. – Associate in Applied Science

Jonathan Randall Miller A.S. Computer Science Pryor, OK Breanna Nicole MinesMcCutcheon A.A.S. Nursing Pryor, OK Joanna Moger t A.A. Accounting Bartlesville, OK Melanie Faith Montgomery A.A.S. Nursing Claremore, OK

Toni D. Morgan A.A.S. Nursing Big Cabin, OK

Lindsey T. Price A.A. Business Administration Broken Arrow, OK

Kaley Michelle Slagle A.A.S. Nursing Owasso, OK

Krystle Louise Waggoner  A.A.S. Nursing Chouteau, OK

Robert Murdock  A.A. Accounting Pawhuska, OK

Rhiannon M. Rains A.A.S. Nursing Pryor, OK

Kelsey D. Smith A.A.S. Nursing Sperry, OK

Kirsten Delaney Wagner A.A.S. Nursing Catoosa, OK

Dean Edward Murphy A.A. Business Administration Bartlesville, OK

Alexis Lavone Reid A.A.S. Nursing - Bridge Paramedic/LPN to RN Tulsa, OK

Michelle Brook Smith A.A.S. Nursing Pawhuska, OK

Tina Denise Wallace A.A.S. Nursing Collinsville, OK

Cole Startz A.A. Business Administration Bartlesville, OK

Alena Emily Nicole Weeks  A.A.S. Nursing Claremore, OK

Ambry Dawn Stewart A.A. Accounting Owasso, OK

Charles A. Weeks A.A.S. Nursing Owasso, OK

Kyra A. Strickland A.A.S. Nursing Tulsa, OK

Morgan Lee Weigant A.A.S. Nursing Tulsa, OK

Tyson Andrew Teague A.S. Computer Science Kansas, OK

Amanda B. Whited A.A.S. Nursing Sand Springs, OK

Kiefer Graham Thomas A.A. Accounting Claremore, OK

Colby S. Wilkerson A.A. Business Administration Colcord, OK

Caitlin Elizabeth Thompson A.A.S. Nursing Owasso, OK

Cheyenne N. Woodall A.A.S. Nursing Skiatook, OK

Jennifer R. Tinsley A.A. Accounting Claremore, OK

Haley Dawn Wright t A.A.S. Nursing Tulsa, OK

Janet Lynn Tiry A.A. Business Administration Nowata, OK

Syed J. Zaki A.A.S. Emergency Medical Services Claremore, OK

Danielle N. Truitt A.A. Business Administration Bartlesville, OK

Lyudmyla S. Zalevska Rohloff A.A.S. Nursing - Bridge Paramedic/LPN to RN Broken Arrow, OK

Priscilla G. Ndatha A.A.S. Nursing Tulsa, OK

Kristian B. Reiss t A.A.S. Nursing Mounds, OK

Leslie Nicole Norris A.A.S. Nursing Tulsa, OK

Jessica Lynn Rodriguez A.A.S. Nursing - Bridge Paramedic/LPN to RN Bartlesville, OK

Kiera B. Parker A.A.S. Nursing Claremore, OK

Leslie N. Sailing A.A.S. Nursing Tulsa, OK

Aaron M. Payne A.S. Computer Science Bartlesville, OK

Courtney R. Sappington A.A.S. Nursing Oologah, OK

Shawna Nicole Peeks A.A.S. Nursing Broken Arrow, OK Tanner Chet Pennel A.A.S. Emergency Medical Services Haskell, OK Amanda L Perry-Standlee A.A. Business Administration Pryor, OK Cayla Chevon Phelps t A.S. Computer Science Bartlesville, OK

Kimberly Marie Schiesel A.A.S. Nursing Claremore, OK Sara J. Seever A.A. Accounting Nowata, OK Cody Weston Seibel A.A.S. Nursing Tulsa, OK Riley L. Sell A.A.S. Nursing Pawhuska, OK

Troyce B. Piguet A.A.S. Nursing Claremore, OK

Tayler R. Sheets  A.A.S. Nursing Bartlesville, OK

Haley Ashton Postell A.A.S. Nursing Broken Arrow, OK Jonathan David Prentice A.A.S. Emergency Medical Services Owasso, OK

Maria F. Silverio A.A.S. Nursing Owasso, OK

v Summa Cum Laude

t Magna Cum Laude

David P. Tyler A.A.S. Nursing Claremore, OK Stephen C. Valenzuela A.A.S. Emergency Medical Services Pryor, OK  Cum Laude

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Mackenzie Lee Zodrow A.A.S. Nursing Owasso, OK

£ President’s Leadership Class

CANDIDATES FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREES School of Arts and Sciences

Modupe Olivia Airehrour B.A. Communications - Radio-Television Option Tulsa, OK Chelsea B. Allen B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Oologah, OK Amber M. Anderson t© B.A. Liberal Arts - English Option Choctaw, OK Erica N. Anderson B.A. Communications - Corporate Communications Option Bartlesville, OK Hannah M. Baird t£ B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Claremore, OK Jordan C. Ballard  B.A. Communications - Corporate Communications Option Tulsa, OK

Brandon Rex Bradshaw B.A. Communications - Radio-Television Option Pomona, CA

Kyle A. Clark B.S. Biology - Environmental Conservation Option Oologah, OK

Lauren N. Bridgewater B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Glenpool, OK

Randi Jo Clifton B.G.S. General Studies Claremore, OK

Rob L. Brothers B.A. History - American History Option Tulsa, OK

Beth A. Clinton-Roberts  B.S. Community Counseling Tulsa, OK

Dacoda C. Buchner B.A. Communications - Radio-Television Option Tulsa, OK

Kyndall J. Coffman B.S. Biology - Environmental Conservation Option Oologah, OK

Andrea J’nea Burrows B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Broken Arrow, OK

Brian T. Cosby  B.S. Biology - Environmental Conservation Option Tulsa, OK

Aubrey Anne Bushyhead B.G.S. General Studies Claremore, OK

Jamie D. Cotner B.S. Community Counseling Claremore, OK

Shelby D. Butler B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Inola, OK

Cassidy M. Barry £ B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Salina, OK

Dustin A. Cagle t B.A. Military History Big Cabin, OK

Tanner Franklin Black B.S. Social Science - Environmental Studies Tulsa, OK

Miranda Campos B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Ventura, CA

Tara S. Cox B.A. Liberal Arts - Global Humanities Option Pryor, OK Katlyn J. Crawford B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Big Cabin, OK

Blake A. Blanton £ B.A. Military History Midwest City, OK

Danielle Rosemary Cervantes B.A. Communications - Radio-Television Option Montclair, CA

Dimitri C. Bologna  B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Owasso, OK

Matthew A. Choate t B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Claremore, OK

Katelyn R. Brace B.S. Social Science - Sociology Option Pryor, OK

Justin B. Churchill B.S. Community Counseling Tulsa, OK

B.A. – Bachelor of Arts

B.F.A. – Bachelor of Fine Arts

Alexandrea D. Culp © B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Claremore, OK Waylon G. Depasse B.S. Biology - Environmental Conservation Option Chelsea, OK Ferrell D. Dixon B.A. Communications - Radio-Television Option Tulsa, OK Ferrell D. Dixon B.F.A. Visual Arts - Graphic Design Option Tulsa, OK

B.S. – Bachelor of Science

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Jordan Elizabeth Downing t B.S. Community Counseling Hutchinson, KS Amanda Lea Duncan B.A. Liberal Arts - English Option Owasso, OK Amber Christine Duncan B.G.S. General Studies Owasso, OK Jeremy R. Duroy B.A. Communications - Radio-Television Option Bartlesville, OK Kambrie N. Dyer B.A. Social Entrepreneurship Claremore, OK Kourtney Elaine Eagleton B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Catoosa, OK Carson Bradley Edwards B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Chandler, OK Anna M. Evans  B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Claremore, OK Clayton Matthew Fanning B.A. History - General History Option Broken Arrow, OK Shaylee R. Freeman B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Pryor, OK Taylor C. Freeman B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Pryor, OK Bryan T. Garrett B.A. Communications - Radio-Television Option Owasso, OK

B.T. – Bachelor of Technology

Heather A. Gill B.G.S. General Studies Claremore, OK

Daisy Jimenez B.S. Community Counseling Tulsa, OK

Erin K. Lewis B.S. Community Counseling Haskell, OK

Memory D. Merriman £ B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Cleveland, OK

Matthew Phillip Gilliland B.F.A. Visual Arts - Studio Option Sand Springs, OK

Amiee J. Jones © B.A. Liberal Arts - English Option Big Cabin, OK

Kristina Nakia Gonzalez B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Tulsa, OK

Brittany LaVonne Jones B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Claremore, OK

Tiffany Nicole Loosen t B.A. Communications - Corporate Communications Option Bartlesville, OK

Jennifer Lynn Michael B.S. Biology - Environmental Conservation Option Claremore, OK

Jayson D. Green © B.S. Biology - Environmental Conservation Option Broken Arrow, OK

Hayden Luke Jones v© B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Claremore, OK

Danielle M. Maddox B.A. Liberal Arts - English Option Perkins, OK

Nathan G. Midgley t B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Big Cabin, OK

Tara K. Mallory B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Chelsea, OK

Cheyenne N. Miles © B.A. Liberal Arts - English Option Claremore, OK

Ian Michael Marcum B.A. Communications - Radio-Television Option Collinsville, OK

Michelle Denise Morgan B.S. Community Counseling Claremore, OK

Brittany J. Grounds B.A. History - American History Option Ramona, OK

Kally Raye Jones B.F.A. Visual Arts - Studio Option Ramona, OK

Paige Victoria Gruenberg B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Claremore, OK

Jesse Christopher Jullien B.S. Biology - Environmental Conservation Option Glenpool, OK

Trenton T. Guthrie B.A. Liberal Arts - English Option Colcord, OK

Nichole Mariah Justice B.S. Social Science - Sociology Option Claremore, OK

Madison P. Hale t B.A. Liberal Arts - English Option Sand Springs, OK

Chan-mi Kim B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Claremore, OK

Debra L. Hanmer B.S. Social Science - Sociology Option Claremore, OK

Sarah B. Kiselak t B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Dewey, OK

Amanda J. Hollenbeck B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Ochelata, OK

Vanity L. Laesch B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Tulsa, OK

Darian J. Jackson B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Broken Arrow, OK

Alexis D. Laurencot B.S. Community Counseling Claremore, OK

Allison R. Jenkins ©£ B.A. Public Affairs - Political Science Tulsa, OK

Deven J. Layell B.G.S. General Studies Coweta, OK

Margaret E. Jenkins B.F.A. Visual Arts - Studio Option Tulsa, OK

Naly Y. Lee B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Tulsa, OK

v Summa Cum Laude

t Magna Cum Laude

Jacqueline Marquez B.A. Communications - Radio-Television Option Owasso, OK Jonathan M. Mathews B.A. Military History Kiefer, OK

Quinn Eileen McCormick v©£ B.A. Communications - Radio-Television Option Owasso, OK Jesse Daniel McIntyre  B.F.A. Visual Arts - Studio Option Owasso, OK Morgan M. McSpadden  B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Big Cabin, OK Nicholas Melberg B.A. Communications - Corporate Communications Option Catoosa, OK

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Tabitha M. Mundell B.F.A. Visual Arts - Multimedia Option Tulsa, OK Desiree Jael Nelson  B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Caney, KS

Trenton J. McAllister © B.S. Biology - Environmental Conservation Option Sand Springs, OK

 Cum Laude

Sarah A. Morris B.A. Communications - Corporate Communications Option Claremore, OK

Bradley S. Nixon  B.S. Biology - Environmental Conservation Option Pryor, OK Shauna Marie Ogles B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Talala, OK Shy A. Patterson  B.S. Community Counseling Claremore, OK Chandler N. Payne B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Claremore, OK

£ President’s Leadership Class

Brianna M. Petree © B.S. Biology - Environmental Conservation Option Owasso, OK Valerie M. Pfeifer B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Owasso, OK Lauren J. Phillips B.S. Community Counseling Broken Arrow, OK Maeson W. Phillips B.A. Communications - Radio-Television Option Claremore, OK Melissa Polizzi B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Bartlesville, OK Rebekah Kay Preciado-Taylor B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Girard, KS Traci Ragge B.G.S. General Studies Catoosa, OK Stephen Vaughn Raney © B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Cashion, OK Cayla Rechelle Ray B.F.A. Visual Arts - Studio Option Claremore, OK Elizabeth Denise Reidlinger B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Oklahoma City, OK Haleigh Victoria Richardson B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Tulsa, OK Mikala C. Richardson t© B.A. Liberal Arts - English Option Claremore, OK Erik A. Ridgway B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Wagoner, OK

James W. Robertson B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Claremore, OK

Kathryn Ann Shelton  B.G.S. General Studies Bluejacket, OK

Bethany L. Tackett  B.S. Community Counseling Bokoshe, OK

Cameron Scott Rosencutter B.F.A. Visual Arts - Graphic Design Option Broken Arrow, OK

Kimberlee A. Shrier  B.S. Community Counseling Chelsea, OK

Courtney M. Tairent B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Tulsa, OK

Grant Chamberlin Ruthenberg  B.S. Social Sciences – Psychology Option San Diego, CA

Nedra K. Starr B.F.A. Visual Arts - Graphic Design Option Bartlesville, OK

Zachary L. Taylor B.F.A. Visual Arts - Graphic Design Option Valrico, FL

Jace P. Sanchez B.A. History - General History Option Collinsville, OK

Tia M. Steidley B.G.S. General Studies Claremore, OK

Tailor S. Sanders v© B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Cleveland, OK

Jennifer D. Stemmer © B.A. Liberal Arts - English Option Sallisaw, OK

Tanner Austin Thoendel B.S. Biology - Environmental Conservation Option Skiatook, OK

Jenna M. Scheckel  B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Owasso, OK

Shayla N. Stewart B.S. Community Counseling Owasso, OK

Monica R. Scott v© B.A. Public Affairs - Public Administration Sapulpa, OK

Kellyn E. Stinnett  B.A. Liberal Arts - English Option Claremore, OK

Hailey Nicole Seago  B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Claremore, OK McKinzie Renae Selvidge  B.F.A. Visual Arts - Studio Option Broken Arrow, OK Paul J. Seman B.S. Community Counseling Claremore, OK Thomas M. Shaffer B.F.A. Visual Arts - Graphic Design Option Claremore, OK Eric R. Sheckels B.F.A. Visual Arts - Graphic Design Option Tulsa, OK Antwon F. Shelton B.A. Liberal Arts - English Option Vinita, OK

B.A. – Bachelor of Arts

B.F.A. – Bachelor of Fine Arts

Joshua Christopher Stiteler B.A. Military History Claremore, OK Tommy Grover Strate B.A. Public Affairs - Public Administration Dewey, OK Brock Stricklen B.S. Biology - Environmental Conservation Option Ramona, OK Kathryn Sunny B.S. Biology - Environmental Conservation Option Tulsa, OK Kyle David Suter B.G.S. General Studies Inola, OK

B.S. – Bachelor of Science

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Cody Wayne Thomas  B.A. Communications - Corporate Communications Option Broken Arrow, OK Ellen R. Thomas B.S. Community Counseling Oologah, OK Clarrisa Elaine Tilley  B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Cleveland, OK Lacie D. Tincher B.S. Community Counseling Claremore, OK Elizabeth R. Trammell B.S. Biology - Environmental Conservation Option Owasso, OK Jerry L. Troyer  B.A. Communications - Radio-Television Option Pryor, OK Mikayla D. Vaverka B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Cushing, OK Xai Ya Sing Vue B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Oologah, OK

B.T. – Bachelor of Technology

School of Professional Studies

Brianna M. Wagner B.S. Biology - Environmental Conservation Option Claremore, OK

Shelby A. Beckler B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Oologah, OK

Sara N. Abbott  B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Pryor, OK

Jamie D. Wallace t£ B.S. Community Counseling Colcord, OK Kelsey L. Ward B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Nowata, OK Bayleigh Warren B.A. Communications - Corporate Communications Option Claremore, OK Seth A. Whittington  B.F.A. Visual Arts - Graphic Design Option Kansas, OK Elizabeth A. Wickham © B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Claremore, OK Joshua J. Wilhite B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Claremore, OK Makenzie Elizabeth Wilson B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Broken Arrow, OK

Rhett A. Ables B.S. Justice Administration - Cyber Investigation Pryor, OK

Patrick Kimbrough Bethea B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Claremore, OK

Mohammed Abdul Aleem  B.S. Business Information Technology Computer Network Administration Option Oklahoma City, OK Jared D. Bakker B.S. Justice Administration - Collegiate Officer Program Tulsa, OK Stephanie Barbosa B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Tulsa, OK Morgan Faith Barham B.S. Business Administration Marketing Option Barnsdall, OK

Kelsey Z. Winnie B.S. Social Science- Environmental Studies Adair, OK

Brittny Bass B.S. Business Administration Management Option Tulsa, OK

Annissa Breanne Yeager  B.S. Biology - Medical/Molecular Option Afton, OK

Kolby B. Baxter  B.S. Business Administration Management Option Bartlesville, OK

Andrea Sueann Zarrouk B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Norman, OK

Erika R. Berry B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Owasso, OK

Zakary Taylor Actouka B.S. Business Information Technology - Software Development & Multimedia Option Claremore, OK

Rebekah Cheree Wilson B.S. Social Science - Psychology Option Owasso, OK

Kaytlan Zabonik B.G.S. General Studies Claremore, OK

Brittany Kathleen Befus B.S. Business Administration Management Option Calgary, Canada

Edward Beck B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Tulsa, OK

v Summa Cum Laude

t Magna Cum Laude

Bradley H. Bickford B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Barnsdall, OK Tyler C. Blackwell t B.S. Business Information Technology Computer Network Administration Option Pryor, OK Rachel Bluebird B.S. Organizational Leadership - Social Studies Focus Locust Grove, OK Ray Bohanon B.T. Applied Technology Tulsa, OK Elizabeth Bollinger B.S. Business Administration Management Option Owasso, OK Elizabeth Lynn Bond t B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Locust Grove, OK Jaycee Jo’Ann Brake v B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Bartlesville, OK Ashley Marie Bright B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Rose, OK

 Cum Laude

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Stephanie A. Brixey B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Mounds, OK Kyle C. Brown B.S. Business Information Technology - Software Development & Multimedia Option Tulsa, OK Ryan R. Bruce B.S. Business Information Technology - Software Development & Multimedia Option Bartlesville, OK Ali F. Bukhres B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Claremore, OK Caitlyn Jean-Marie Campbell © B.S. Business Administration Management Option Grove, OK Caleb M. Carpenter B.S. Business Administration Management Option Bartlesville, OK Jesse E. Carter B.S. Business Administration Marketing Option Claremore, OK Brooks A. Cataudella  B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Owasso, OK Tomi Caudell B.S. Organizational Leadership - Social Studies Focus Wister, OK Sarah M. Chase B.S. Justice Administration - Law Justice Tulsa, OK Cruzito J. Chavez B.S. Business Administration Marketing Option Kaufman, TX

£ President’s Leadership Class

Mia Victoria Chavez B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Claremore, OK

Elaine D. Fairchild B.S. Sport Management - Sport Business Option Keller, TX

Haylee Dawn Davidson B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Miami, OK Karla K. Davis t B.S. Business Information Technology - Software Development & Multimedia Option Konawa, OK

Blake Anthony Chiaramonte B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Simi Valley, CA Robert Chitseko B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Tulsa, OK Morgan Robert Clements B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Owasso, OK Ashley L. Cole t B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Bartlesville, OK Stephanie Nicole Cooper B.S. Business Administration Management Option Bristow, OK James Everett Copeland B.T. Applied Technology Broken Arrow, OK James B. Croft B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Tulsa, OK Nicole A. Crouse B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Bartlesville, OK Matthew Dylan Cundiff B.S. Business Information Technology Computer Network Administration Option Owasso, OK Lesa Cunningham B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Collinsville, OK

James Ray Farmer B.S. Business Administration Marketing Option Chelsea, OK

Tavian L. Davis B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Muskogee, OK

Gabriel Jonathan Ferreira B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Tulsa, OK

Danelle Renee Day B.S. Sport Management - Sport Business Option Fort worth, TX

Aaron M. Field B.S. Sport Management - Sport Business Option Broken Arrow, OK

Andrew J. Delaney £ B.S. Business Administration Management Option Owasso, OK

Nicholas Andrew Follett B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Toranto, CN

Daisy L. Delgado t B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Langley, OK

Amanda S. Ford B.S. Justice Administration - Collegiate Officer Program Claremore, OK

Ashley Rose Diaz B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Owasso, OK

Denisha Tiarah Ford B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Navasota, TX

Nicholas James Doerger B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Broken Arrow, OK

Jared G. Fowler B.S. Sport Management - Sport Business Option Owasso, OK

Jennifer Downing B.S. Business Administration Management Option Tahlequah, OK

Megan N. Gann  B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Pryor, OK

Megan Deane Durant B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Collinsville, OK Victoria A. Espinoza B.S. Justice Administration - Law Justice Chouteau, OK

Timothy Alan Currington B.T. Applied Technology - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance Pryor, OK

Lucas C. Evans B.T. Applied Technology - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance Bartlesville, OK

B.A. – Bachelor of Arts

B.F.A. – Bachelor of Fine Arts

Andrew C. Garrison  B.S. Business Administration Marketing Option Bartlesville, OK Seth Gerardy t B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Columbia, MO

B.S. – Bachelor of Science

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Tony B. Gonzalez B.T. Applied Technology Bartlesville, OK Colton J. Green B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Henryetta, OK Mary L. Green B.S. Business Administration Management Option Tulsa, OK Jalen R. Greer B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Claremore, OK Hannah K. Grimm B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Bartlesville, OK Lisa Gail Grissom B.S. Organizational Leadership - Social Studies Focus Spavinaw, OK Jasea T. Gunnells B.S. Business Administration Marketing Option Bixby, OK Michael A. Haltom B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Vinita, OK Michayla Renae Hamm B.S. Justice Administration - Collegiate Officer Program Collinsville, OK Megan Sue Hammonds B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Claremore, OK Samantha Joan Harmon B.S. Organizational Leadership Business Studies Focus Oologah, OK Ashley D. Harvick B.S. Business Administration - Human Resources Management Option Wann, OK

B.T. – Bachelor of Technology

Katie Lynn Hendren  B.S. Business Administration Marketing Option Grove, OK

Gwendolyn Samantha Inkelaar B.S. Business Administration Management Option Claremore, OK

Tecia L. Hendrix B.S. Business Administration Management Option Bartlesville, OK

Tylar A. Ivy B.S. Organizational Leadership Business Studies Focus Bartlesville, OK

Laci R. Henegar B.S. Business Administration Management Option Claremore, OK

Jeffrey C. Jackson B.S. Business Administration Management Option Chouteau, OK

Shaun Dwayne Henisey B.S. Organizational Leadership Business Studies Focus Bartlesville, OK

Paula Latoya Jackson B.S. Organizational Leadership Business Studies Focus Tulsa, OK

Gavin Bailey Henry B.S. Business Information Technology - Software Development & Multimedia Option Owasso, OK

Blair Johnson  B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Linn Valley, KS

Malachi Rollin Dewitt Keith  B.S. Business Information Technology Computer Network Administration Option Miami, OK Khol Daniel Kittrell B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Miami, OK

Elena Kolosha t B.S. Business Information Technology - Software Development & Multimedia Option Collinsville, OK

Angela ReNae Hicks B.S. Business Administration - Human Resources Management Option Nowata, OK

Shiloh D. Johnson v© B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Pryor, OK

Steven K. Holcomb B.S. Business Administration Management Option Sperry, OK

Traci Johnson B.S. Organizational Leadership - Social Studies Focus Claremore, OK

Tucker H. Hopper B.S. Justice Administration - Law Justice Skiatook, OK

Trina Renae Jones B.S. Business Administration Management Option Inola, OK

Vance Isaiah Howald  B.S. Business Information Technology Game Development Tulsa, OK Jennifer L. Humphrey B.T. Applied Technology Claremore, OK

Ashley D. Laughlin B.S. Business Administration Marketing Option Bartlesville, OK

William Josiah Jones t B.S. Business Information Technology Game Development Barnsdall, OK Amber L. Keil  B.T. Applied Technology - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance Claremore, OK

v Summa Cum Laude

t Magna Cum Laude

Adam Paul Marshall B.S. Business Administration Management Option Claremore, OK

Kentia Jane Kokis B.S. Business Administration Management Option Tulsa, OK

JaQuan M. Johnson B.S. Allied Health Sciences - PrePhysical Therapy Option Harvest, AL

Greyson P. Lawrence B.S. Justice Administration - Law Justice Claremore, OK Mai Yeng Lee B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Owasso, OK Lakeesha Leflore  B.S. Business Administration Management Option Barnsdall, OK Nicole L. LeGates B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Claremore, OK Faith N. Lowen B.S. Business Administration Management Option Bartlesville, OK

 Cum Laude

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© Honors Program

Melissa R. Malon t B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Collinsville, OK Rachel A. Maras t B.S. Business Administration Marketing Option Inola, OK

Kaspars Kokis B.S. Business Administration Management Option Owasso, OK

Hope Kristen Hibbard  B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Claremore, OK

Joey Gregory Lucas B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Indio, CA

Sarah Ann Mattox B.S. Business Administration Management Option Claremore, OK Seth W. McLaughlin t© B.T. Applied Technology - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance Prague, OK Ashley D. McLean B.S. Organizational Leadership - Social Studies Focus Denver, CO Curtiss R. Meade B.S. Business Administration Management Option Bartlesville, OK Zachary L. Meadows B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Salina, OK Ameera Bianca Mendoza B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Broken Arrow, OK Dominick J. Merhib B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Bartlesville, OK

£ President’s Leadership Class

Conlan D. Miller © B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Foyil, OK

Jack David Nickel B.S. Business Administration Marketing Option Bartlesville, OK

Karla Cecilia Perez B.S. Justice Administration - Collegiate Officer Program Tulsa, OK

Taylor L. Rhoads B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Pryor, OK

Blake D. Mills B.S. Organizational Leadership Business Studies Focus Chelsea, OK

Jacqualyn Nightengale  B.S. Organizational Leadership Business Studies Focus Barnsdall, OK

Morgan L. Phillips B.S. Business Administration Management Option Claremore, OK

Jessica M. Richards B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Inola, OK

Jonas A. Mioen-Dahlstrom B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option The Woodlands, TX

Justin S. Noble B.S. Sport Management - Sport Business Option Wichita, KS

Ashleigh R. Pitts B.S. Business Administration Management Option Ochelata, OK

Lynsey Grace Moniz t B.S. Business Administration Management Option Claremore, OK

Janay Nunley  B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Muskogee, OK

Aubree M. Pixley B.S. Business Administration Management Option Claremore, OK

Kyndal Ruth Montgomery B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Owasso, OK

Ismael Orozco B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option San Francisco, CA

Wade B. Potter t B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Vinita, OK

Rita Moreno B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Broken Arrow, OK

Tristan E. Owens B.S. Sport Management - Sport Business Option Talala, OK

Homer Lee Primeaux B.T. Applied Technology Pryor, OK

Amanda M. Morgan B.S. Justice Administration - Collegiate Officer Program Owasso, OK Jacques J. Morgan B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Harker Heights, TX

Christopher Ryan Pappe B.S. Organizational Leadership - Social Studies Focus Claremore, OK Divya B. Patel t B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Pryor, OK

Katherine M. Murphy B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Tulsa, OK Kevin S. Murphy B.S. Business Information Technology Computer Network Administration Option Ramona, OK Claiborne Murray B.S. Business Administration - Human Resources Management Option Cleveland, OK

Krupali V. Patel B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Bartlesville, OK Kelsey Grace Patterson B.S. Business Administration Management Option Fairland, OK Jessica Peck B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Dewey, OK

B.A. – Bachelor of Arts

B.F.A. – Bachelor of Fine Arts

Darian R. Prochaska B.S. Justice Administration - Collegiate Officer Program Hominy, OK Suzanne M. Pruett  B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Nowata, OK Torie Lynn Pulliam t B.S. Business Administration Management Option Tulsa, OK Jacob Michael Ramsey B.S. Organizational Leadership Liberal Studies Focus Claremore, OK Byrun J. Ratliff  B.S. Business Administration Management Option Catoosa, OK Patrick Ray Reynier B.S. Business Administration Management Option Bakersfield, CA B.S. – Bachelor of Science

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John Mitchell Richards, Jr. B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Broken Arrow, OK Hannah R. Richardson B.S. Business Administration Management Option Claremore, OK Ryan Michelle Richardson B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Jenks, OK Caleb H. Roberson B.S. Organizational Leadership Business Studies Focus Claremore, OK Dillon C. Roberts B.S. Business Administration Management Option Claremore, OK Justin L. Roberts B.S. Business Administration Management Option Wesley Chapel, FL Tayler N. Robertson B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Claremore, OK Christopher Robins B.S. Business Information Technology Computer Network Administration Option Claremore, OK Sean Michael Robinson II B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option San Diego, CA Noah P. Robson B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Widnes, FN

B.T. – Bachelor of Technology

Jacob T. Rogers B.S. Sport Management - Sport Business Option Tulsa, OK

Sierra Rayne Skaggs B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Broken Arrow, OK

Ryan Rohloff B.S. Justice Administration - Law Justice Owasso, OK

Amanda Smith B.S. Business Administration - Human Resources Management Option Pryor, OK

Spencer Neal Rolen B.S. Business Administration Management Option Claremore, OK

Jessica R. Sullins B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Kiefer, OK

Lauren A. Smith B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Claremore, OK

Spencer R. Sullivan B.S. Business Administration Management Option Claremore, OK Laura M. Summers-Dawson B.S. Justice Administration - Collegiate Officer Program Broken Arrow, OK Mary A. Tharp B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Glenpool, OK

Laura P. Sabine B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Bartlesville, OK

Julie Yvonne Springer B.S. Business Administration Management Option Claremore, OK

Zareth San Juan B.S. Organizational Leadership Business Studies Focus Bartlesville, OK

Cambry R. Standridge t£ B.S. Business Administration - Human Resources Management Option Owasso, OK

Blake A. Thomas B.S. Business Information Technology - Software Development & Multimedia Option Inola, OK

Dustin K. Sanders  B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Inola, OK

Bailey J. Steckline t B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Claremore, OK

Dakota R. Thomas B.S. Justice Administration - Law Justice Claremore, OK

Devan Jade Satterwhite B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Vinita, OK

Taylor S. Steinhoff B.S. Business Administration Management Option Vinita, OK

Gatlun Kage Thomas B.S. Business Administration Management Option Lenapah, OK

LaThyná Scott B.S. Business Information Technology - Software Development & Multimedia Option Nampa, ID

Hannah Stephens  B.S. Business Administration Marketing Option Vinita, OK

Sarah N. Thomas B.S. Business Administration Management Option Claremore, OK

Heidi Stephens B.S. Business Administration Marketing Option Vinita, OK

Karlee D. Thompson B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Sand Springs, OK

Jason L. Shambles B.S. Business Administration Management Option Bartlesville, OK Lee R. Shouse B.S. Business Administration Management Option Chelsea, OK Jake M. Simpson  B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Claremore, OK

Genson C. Streets B.S. Business Administration Management Option Bartlesville, OK Megan Nicole Streets B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Durango, CO Jake M. Strother B.S. Business Administration Management Option Broken Arrow, OK

v Summa Cum Laude

t Magna Cum Laude

Brooke A. Thorman  B.S. Business Administration Management Option Pryor, OK Kari D. Thurman B.S. Organizational Leadership Business Studies Focus Bartlesville, OK Darien Michael Tilley B.S. Justice Administration Cleveland, OK

 Cum Laude

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Cole R. Troyer B.S. Business Administration Management Option Big Cabin, OK Daniel A. Underwood B.S. Business Information Technology Computer Network Administration Option Pocola, OK Mikayla A. Waggnor B.S. Business Administration Management Option Claremore, OK Isabelle Wagner B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Sapulpa, OK Stephanie Webster B.S. Organizational Leadership Business Studies Focus Pryor, OK Samantha Michelle Wendland B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Skiatook, OK Lauren Vivian Wetselline B.S. Business Administration Management Option Hominy, OK Kevin Eugene Wheeler B.S. Organizational Leadership - Social Studies Focus Pryor, OK Jacob Austin White  B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Owasso, OK John-Paul Leon White B.T. Applied Technology - Cybersecurity & Information Assurance Springdale, AR Nicholas Clay Williams B.S. Sport Management - Fitness Management Option Sapulpa, OK

£ President’s Leadership Class

Cameron University

Khrishunda Willis B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Tulsa, OK

Elijah Bloomer B.A. Social Studies Education Prague, OK

Magen E. Willis B.S. Business Administration Management Option Locust Grove, OK Caleb A. Wilson B.S. Business Administration - Human Resources Management Option Bartlesville, OK Ashley E. Wolfe B.S. Justice Administration - Collegiate Officer Program Claremore, OK

Haelee Cutsinger  B.S. Elementary Education Ketchum, OK Victoria DeBoe t B.S. Elementary Education Leesburg, FL Jacob Everett  B.S. Elementary Education Chelsea, OK Jason A. Flores B.S. Elementary Education Chelsea, OK

Ginger M. Wood B.S. Business Administration Accounting Option Claremore, OK

Ashley Freeman B.S. Elementary Education Bartlesville, OK

Nicholas R. Wood B.S. Business Administration Management Option Locust Grove, OK

Kristen Renee Getter B.S. Elementary Education Broken Arrow, OK

Meagan P. Wright B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Pryor, OK

Rayna Gibbs v B.A. English Education Pawnee, OK

Rachelle L. Yewell B.S. Nursing - RN to BSN Claremore, OK

Justin A. Gibson B.A. Social Studies Education Chouteau, OK

John Andrew Pruitt t B.S. Elementary Education Westville, OK

Lori S. Gonzales B.S. Elementary Education Pryor, OK

Logan Reese B.S. Elementary Education Bartlesville, OK

Kristian Cheyenne Layell B.S. Elementary Education Collinsville, OK

Shandel Nicole Reeves  B.S. Elementary Education Goodland, KS

Kari Renee Lee B.S. Elementary Education Verdigris, OK

Kelsey Marie Richers B.S. Elementary Education Bartlesville, OK

Julia R. Loyd B.S. Elementary Education Pryor, OK

Evan Schultz B.A. Social Studies Education Prague, OK

Cheryl MacGregor B.S. Elementary Education Collinsville, OK

Katherine Stowe  B.S. Elementary Education Skiatook, OK

Michael McSpadden B.A. Social Studies Education Oologah, OK

David Aric Thom B.A. Social Studies Education Pocola, OK

Tina Morrison B.S. Elementary Education Claremore, OK

Amy Vejil t B.S. Elementary Education Hobbs, NM

Lindsay Paige O’Rourke B.S. Elementary Education Collinsville, OK

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES Donald Robert Allison Master of Business Administration Owasso, OK

Kaleigh Marie Hossack Master of Business Administration Claremore, OK

Holly Nicole Morris Master of Business Administration Collinsville, OK

Cody Malcolm Gammill Master of Business Administration Tulsa, OK

Joseph P. Husong Master of Business Administration Claremore, OK

Massaly Denis Ramirez Master of Business Administration Tulsa, OK

Charla Faith Gates Master of Business Administration Pryor, OK

Malinda J. Moore Master of Business Administration Mannford, OK

Crystal Dawn Ward Master of Business Administration Locust Grove, OK

B.A. – Bachelor of Arts

B.F.A. – Bachelor of Fine Arts

B.S. – Bachelor of Science

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Anthony J. Whaler Master of Business Administration Rose, OK

B.T. – Bachelor of Technology

HISTORY OF RSU As Rogers State College, the institution prospered, adding a variety of academic programs, including the state’s only full-power public television station on a college campus in Oklahoma. The institution became a national pioneer in distance education, offering telecourses and independent study options for students.

In 1996, the Oklahoma Legislature approved the merger of Rogers State College and the University Center at Tulsa (UCAT), a consortium of four Oklahoma universities - the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Northeastern State University and Langston University.

The new institution was named Rogers University and continued operation for two years with branches in Claremore and Tulsa.

In 1998, the Oklahoma Legislature separated the institutions, creating a branch of Oklahoma State University in Tulsa, and Rogers State University, a new regional university with a main campus in Claremore.

RSU was founded in 1909 - two years after Oklahoma was granted statehood. The institution was officially established as Eastern University Preparatory School in Claremore by the Oklahoma Legislature during its second session. The mission of the school was to prepare the sons and daughters of Native Americans, farmers and ranchers for entry into the colleges and universities of Oklahoma.

During the construction of its first building, Preparatory Hall, from 1909 to 1911, classes were held in the Claremont Building in Claremore.

Five students graduated at the end of the institution’s first academic year.

During its second academic year (1910-11), 375 students were enrolled.

The institution continued to grow rapidly, adding a library in 1914 and receiving accreditation as a secondary school by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1916. Preparatory Hall housed the operations of the institution until it was closed in 1917.

Two years later, the institution was resurrected as the Oklahoma Military Academy in response to the needs of the United States Armed Forces. By 1923, the Oklahoma Military Academy offered secondary education and two years of college to young men from Oklahoma and across the nation.

The Oklahoma Military Academy has an extensive register of graduates who became great leaders, both in military and civilian life. More than 2,500 OMA graduates served in the Armed Forces of the United States during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. More than 100 graduates gave their lives in service to their country. OMA quickly gained recognition as one of the top military schools in the U.S., and was often referred to as the “West Point of the Southwest.”

In 1971, in response to the growing educational needs of a rapidly developing economy in the Claremore area, the Oklahoma Legislature replaced the Oklahoma Military Academy with the new Claremore Junior College. The mission of the institution was expanded to provide a variety of associate degree programs for area residents.

The Oklahoma Legislature granted permission for Rogers State University to seek accreditation at the baccalaureate level.

The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools formally granted RSU accreditation as a four-year university in August 2000.

RSU celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2009 with a variety of special events, including guest speakers, a Centennial parade and dedication of the new Centennial Center.

The university operates its main campus in Claremore with additional campuses in Bartlesville and Pryor, along with its nationally recognized online program. RSU has undertaken massive renovations to academic buildings in Claremore, Bartlesville and Pryor, along with improvements to athletic facilities and the construction of new residential housing.

RSU enjoys status as the only public four-year, residential university in the Tulsa metropolitan area.

RSU has distinguished itself through its mix of associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs that include cutting-edge degrees in emerging fields. Students also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of unique programs, including the Honors Program, President’s Leadership Class, studies-at-large and prestigious internships. In fall 2014, the university expanded its academic offerings to include its first graduate program, a Master of Business Administration.

Today, Rogers State University is widely recognized for its high-quality academic programs, distance learning and high-technology learning environments, all with a personal approach to best serve its students.

Claremore Junior College grew from 477 students in 1971 to more than 3,000 in 1982, when the institution was renamed Rogers State College to better represent the areas it served - Rogers County and the surrounding communities.

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