SIUE Spring 2020 Fraternity and Sorority Graduation Celebration

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graduation CELEBRATION May 2020

A Message from Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Life While I know that none of us would have anticipated that this semester was going to end this way, I want each of you graduating to know how incredibly proud SIUE, the Kimmel Student Involvement Center, and the Fraternity and Sorority Life team are of your accomplishments, achievements, and your continued and future success. This semester left you without the opportunity to have many of your "lasts", but your perseverance and strength have shown bright during this time.

As fraternity and sorority members, we all take an oath for life-long membership. While you are closing this 'chapter' as an undergraduate member, you are about to begin a new 'chapter' as an alumni member. Many of you may join a local graduate chapter, alumni/alumnae association, and begin giving back to an organization that has given you so much. I encourage you to do so share your experience, knowledge, and wisdom with the students coming after you to continue building a legacy of support and passion for the fraternity and sorority experience.

As values-based organizations and individuals who continue to live their values daily, I leave you with this:

"Values will get you through hard times and good times. They are the things that give meaning and purpose to what you do." - Barack Obama

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Kathleen Antos Major: Nursing | Minor: Psychology "I have so many people to thank during my time at SIUE. The School of Nursing has the most amazing

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faculty and staff. Every instructor I have had shows empathy, kindness, and understanding to all students. I know they truly care about their students and our education."

Kaitlin Biondo Major: Speech-Language Pathology | Minor: Spanish "I'm so grateful for all of my professors and other staff

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that have supported me throughout my education. I want to thank my fellow classmates, especially my speechpath cohort- you all are the best! A final thank you to my Alpha Xi Delta sisters. You ladies truly made college so meaningful, TFJ."

Dillon Branham Major: Criminal Justice | Minor: Applied Communication Studies "None of this would be possible without Victoria from Kaldi's coffee, who gave me encouragement to be my best everyday. I also would like to thank Mario Diaz for helping me stay motivated throughout all my endeavors."

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Renece Brooks Major: Psychology | Minor: Public Health

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Michaela Carter Major: Mass Communication | Minor: Digital Art "Thanks to the entire Mass Com and Art department.

Thank you to Arielle Weaver and Tarsha Moore for helping shape me into a leader/President, and to all the

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BGR members. Forever thankful for and to the Epsilon Iota chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. I am so grateful and thankful for all of you!"

Samantha Cleaves Major: Computer Management Information Systems "Thank you to my sorority sisters and my professors for pushing me to realize my potential these past four years."

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Denise Cobb Major: Nursing

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Karmyn Cox Majors: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Minors: Psychology and Sociology "A thank you to my sisters in Alpha Sigma Tau who have made me feel so important through their words, actions,

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and invitations. These relationships helped me to gain so much confidence and self-worth as these women have been there for me in every situation and continuously root me on."

Monica Dentino Major: Business Administration | Specialization in Marketing "Thank you to all of my sisters for always encouraging me to realize my potential as a student and a leader. I am so grateful for the time and energy that leaders, advisors, and staff at SIUE have spent helping me become a well rounded woman!"

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Loren Farmer Major: Biology-Medical Science | Minors: Chemistry and Forensic Science "From the bottom of my heart I am so thankful and blessed to have been apart of such an amazing

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Greek community that was so loving and supportive to one another. Thank you to everyone that pushed me to realize my potential. I wouldn't be where i am without you all."

Kelly Fischer Major: Psychology | Minor: Criminal Justice "My sorority sisters were my crutch throughout college. They helped me grow into an independent, hard working women who can take on any

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challenge. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of something bigger than myself and make such amazing memories during my four years at SIUE."

Regan Fitzgerald Major: Exercise Science "I would like to express my gratitude to the Exercise Science faculty and staff, my friends and family, and my wonderful sisters in Alpha Xi Delta. I am so grateful for my experiences at SIUE and I will cherish the memories forever!"

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Payton Gadden Major: Criminal Justice | Minors: Psychology and Forensic Science "I want to say thank you to the criminal justice

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department! Everyone wants you to succeed and makes sure you will! I want to say a special thank you to Dr. Cannon for always having an open door and making sure students understand their materials!"

Isabella Gruse Major: Business Management | Minor: Pre-Law "Thank you SIUE for helping me find my passion, giving me my life long friends and loving boyfriend,

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and for being a place to call home. I can't imagine spending the last four years anywhere else. Thank you for everything you have done and will continue to do for me."

Madison Hamby Major: Elementary Education "I would like to thank my professors and friends throughout my years at SIUe for making this a memorable and incredible learning adventure. I would not be where I am today without all of the support and kind words through the years."

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Katherine Hill Major: English | Minor: Applied Communication Studies "Thank you to my sisters and friends who got me to this point. Thank you to my professors for pushing me to be and do my best."

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Emily Holmes Major: Nursing | Minor: Spanish "To each and every professor, staff member, and classmate that I have encountered along my journey

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through SIUE, thank you. Thank you for being the smiling face across the Quad or the helping hand when I needed it. You have all helped to shape me into the person and leader I am today."

Natalie Horstmann Major: Accountancy | Minor: Mathematical Studies "Thank you Alpha Phi for the constant encouragement over the years to be the best version of myself."

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Brandon Jackson Major: Applied Communication Studies | Minor: Criminal Justice

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Ciara Kellus Major: Political Science | Minors: Pre-Law and Public Relations "Thank you to my chapter, Epsilon Iota, as well as all the staff in the PoliSci department and MUC

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that has helped push me along the way! Special thanks to MJ and LaShata' for always lending a helping hand for whatever I needed since i joined the community!"

Regine' Key Major: Public Health

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Kelsey King Major: Biology-Medical Science | Minors: Chemistry and Psychology "I am so grateful for the support that I have received

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from all of my sisters at SIUE and to the FSL staff for inspiring me to continue working for the FSL community. I also want to thank Melinda Stitzel for being an amazing role model for women in leadership!"

Micaela Maco Major: English | Concentration in Secondary English Language Arts | Minor: Speech Communication Education "I would like to thank all the sisters of Gamma Phi

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Omega International Sorority Inc. that have helped me grow personally and professionally. Special thanks to Martina "AidA" Maco, my first role model, and to my line sisters Rhubi "sSsPy3nty" Perez and Katherine "SaphIRA" Hill."

Scott Martin Major: Construction Management | Minor: Business Administration

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Kara Marvel Major: Applied Communication Studies | Focus in Public Relations "I want to take the opportunity to thank all my

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professors, classmates, and mentors for shaping me into the person I am today. Making the decision to come to SIUE and joining Alpha Sigma Tau was one of the best decisions I've ever made."

Ryan McAvoy Major: Biological Sciences | Concentration in Medical Science | Minor: Chemistry "Thank you to all of faculty and staff that have

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helped me academically and grow as a person."

Zainab Muhammad Major: Criminal Justice | Minor: Pre-Law

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Rachel Nelson Major: Applied Communication Studies | Focus in Public Relations | Minor: Psychology "I am thankful for the four years SIUE and Alpha Phi

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have given me. I've formed beautiful memories and amazing friendships. I also want to say thank you to Stephanie Batson for being an amazing professor and friend."

Kayla Nichols Majors: Biology-Medical Science and Psychology | Minors: Chemistry and Forensic Science

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"I want to thank every professor, staff, and student I interacted with the last 4 years. Every individual has taught me who I am and who I want to become. It is a blessing to know every one of you and I couldn't be more proud to call myself a SIUE Cougar."

Emilie Olmsted Major: Nursing "I would like to say thank you to all of my sisters and the Greek community for being such an uplifting and positive part of my college experience. I am forever thankful!"

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Tiara Perkins Major: Public Health "Thank you to all my supporting family members, especially my mother & sister. Thank you to my chapter, academic advisor & my public health professors & family."

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Zachary Rebbe Major: Business Administration | Specialization in Management "Thank you to everyone at SIUE for making my time

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here so memorable. These were some of the best years of my life that I will truly never forget."

Mackenzie Rogers Major: Psychology | Minors: Chemistry, Biology, and Pre-Law "I would like to especially thank Dr. Waple for being my college dad. I would also like to thank Sarah Laux, Tyler Manning, Kelly Jo Karnes, and the list could go on. This institution, Greek Life, Kimmel, etc. could not run without them! I will miss you all."

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Maree' Slack Major: Nursing "First and foremost, I thank God. I then want to thank my family and friends for their unconditional love and support. Finally, I just want to thank myself for persevering no matter what! I did it!"

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Austin Snuffer Major: Business Administration | Concentration in Management | Minor: Military Science

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"Forever grateful of the School of Business, my brothers of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and my 6am mornings with ROTC."

Shannon Spencer Major: Criminal Justice | Minors: Political Science and Business Administration "I would like to thank Political Science Professor Dr. Rice, and Criminal Justice Professors Cousert and Dr. Oberweis for helping me succeed during my time at SIUE."

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Kelsie Stendeback Major: Psychology | Minor: Sociology "Thank you to Dr. Hupp in the Psychology Department for allowing me to participate in the

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Head Start Program and showing me my true passion in helping children! Big thank you to all of my sisters to being a big support system and for helping me accomplish my goals."

Madison Taylor Major: Psychology | Minor: Applied Communication Studies "My sisters in AST helped me to realize my full potential

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and pushed me out of my comfort zone. I thank them for accepting me for who I am and helping me grow into a strong, resilient woman. The Psychology Department at SIUE has been so great to me during my time at SIUE, they made my passion for mental health and helping others even stronger, and provided me with endless opportunities for experience."

Devon Tracey Major: Exercise Science | Minor: Psychology "I would like to thank all of my professors in the Exercise Science department for helping me reach my goals and always pushing me to be my best."

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Anna Zavertnik Major: Psychology | Minor: Nutrition "Thank you to my family, for the loving support throughout my education and encouraging me to

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for instilling me with a strong passion for learning. To my friends, who always stood by me, supporting me with unconditional love and acceptance."

Congratulations!

"NOT FOR FOUR YEARS, BUT FOR LIFE."

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