WKU Grad Guide - Spring 2024

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DEAR 2024 GRADUATES,

Whether you come from a long line of Hilltoppers, were a first generation college student, changed your major more times than you can count or were a non-traditional student, this is a time to celebrate all that you have accomplished in your time on the Hill.

For some of us, this will be the first time we get to walk across a graduation stage and celebrate alongside those who helped us arrive here. For those who graduated high school in 2020, we each have our own stories of canceled proms, ceremonies and celebrations. We navigated those final weeks of school in isolation rather than shared excitement, and we continued forward in a time of great uncertainty.

While reflecting back on the moments we missed out on four years ago, we can recognize how special it is to celebrate this milestone surrounded by classmates who stayed up late studying with us, professors who inspired us and family who supported us through our climb up the Hill.

Whether you walk into this next phase of your life with a detailed plan or are uncertain of what lies ahead for you, stand tall as your resilience, dedication and achievements are honored. No matter how you arrived at Western, we hope that you are leaving with a better understanding of yourself and the world around you. Continue to share your Hilltopper spirit and wave your red towel wherever you go from here.

Congratulations graduates!

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SPRING COMMENCEMENT SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, MAY 2

TOPPERWALK AND COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Graduates walk together through campus to HouchensSmith Stadium before taking their seats for the commencement ceremony during which President Timothy Caboni will present the graduates to the board of regents for the conferral of degrees.

Graduates will line up at 6:00 p.m. on Avenue of Champions in front of the Kentucky Museum Topper Walk begins at 6:30 p.m. with commencement to follow. Afterward, the Big Red Bash will be held on South Lawn with music, food and fireworks.

FRIDAY, MAY 3

COLLEGE RECOGNITION CEREMONIES

Each college will host a ceremony to recognize their graduates, who will walk up for individual recognition and greet President Caboni and their dean. Graduates should arrive one hour before the ceremony.

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10:30 A.M.

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Gordon Ford College of Business

Potter College of Arts and Letters

Ogden College of Science and Engineering

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

College of Health and Human Services

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Staying Motivated During the Job Search

Many students may go into college believing that once they graduate they will find their perfect job right out of the gate. However, that isn’t always the case.

Some students may have jobs lined up after they graduate, but there is no guarantee that they’ll stay there forever; some students may not have jobs lined up at all and others may have no idea what they want to go into after they graduate.

Bryce Stewart, a career coach in the Advising & Career Development Center, said that while it sounds silly, the best way to stay motivated during a job search is to just keep moving forward.

“Realistically if you’re not hearing back or if you’re getting ghosted or anything like that, you just have to keep going. I know that sounds like, ‘Well pull yourself up by your bootstraps,’ but if a company doesn’t want to hire you, there’s nothing you can do about it.” Stewart said. “It’s not fun job searching. It can be stressful and very anxiety-producing. The best thing you can do is keep moving forward and something will come along eventually.”

Stewart said that while the average hiring time in the United States is around six months, it’s very difficult to gauge how long someone could be waiting to get hired. He said some people apply and get hired within a month and others may not get hired for a year.

Stewart said that staying motivated during the job search is hard especially with other factors at play, like getting ghosted. It’s not uncommon to submit an application and never hear anything back, or to go to an interview and never get a call back, he said. He said while it may be common it doesn’t make it any easier and some of the time people just want to know why they got ghosted.

Olliver Benton, the general manager at Mindbender Escape Rooms, said that getting ghosted is often caused by a lack of time to get back to those candidates.

“Getting ghosted by an employer probably varies between large corporate companies and smaller run businesses. For smaller run businesses like Mindbender, it’s often a lack of time and getting back to those candidates or understanding that those candidates have probably already moved on to other applications.” Benton said. “I’ll take a look at an application, or

I’ll take a look at an interview and say, “OK, this person may not be an excellent fit. Let’s hold onto him until I get through a couple more interviews.” By the time we get to the end of a couple more interviews, it’s been a couple of months. It’s usually never malintent on the employer’s part. It’s just a lack of time.”

Sometimes there are ways to combat this lack of time and the chance of getting ghosted. Brian Ahern, a career coach in the Advising & Career Development Center, said that one way to combat getting ghosted is to ask one specific question at the end of your interview.

“The last question that they ask you at the end of an interview is, what kind of questions do you have of us? The most important question to ask is, could you give me an idea of when your timeframe is and when it would be appropriate for me to follow up with you?” Ahern said. “It is the most important question that you can ask. Then you don’t live in this uncertainty of when this employer is going to get back to you.”

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Bryce Stewart, a career coach in the Advising & Career Development Center.

Then there is getting rejected, potentially one of the worst feelings ever. There is a chance graduates have to go through many rejections before they get accepted. Ahern said that after a while, it’s hard to not let those rejections start to debilitate someone’s motivation during the job search, and gives his advice on how to deal with it.

“The first thing I would say is to normalize it to a certain degree. It doesn’t make it any better, but it is more normal to be rejected than you are accepted. Also, this might sound odd, but the amount of time you’re investing in it, versus being very strategic about your time.” Ahern said. “Statistics, even though this seems counterintuitive, say that it’s better to spend quality time applying for 20 jobs that you’re interested in — researching them, tailoring your cover letter, your resume — and focus on these 20-25 jobs versus going to Indeed and shooting out 200 applications.”

Benton said that the best way to deal with rejection is to remember that while rejection hurts, it is just a job.

“A job is a job, and you will find one eventually. I highly, highly recommend calling places the day after you put in applications.” Benton said. “It feels silly; it feels old-fashioned, and it feels like it may not work. But that is how I have most often gotten my jobs. But, in facing that rejection, at the end of the day, a job is a job, and you are going to settle into the job that you were meant to be in. So just keep pushing.”

There’s also a chance that a graduate finds a job they like but ends up leaving it for something better.

Stewart said that the average time for graduates at their first full-time professional job is 15 months before they leave and find another one. This first job could be exactly what the graduate wanted, but they discovered a new job while working there that they are more interested in. There is also a chance that this job wasn’t exactly what the graduate had in

mind so they decided to leave, Stewart said.

The whole point of this is to say that life is completely unpredictable, and no graduate has any idea what they will be doing in the next 10 years. Ahern said he had no idea he would work as many jobs as he’s had since graduation.

“I got my degree in special ed teaching. I started teaching and had 17 jobs since then, including running a coffee shop, being a career coach and working in business,” Ahern said. “You just don’t know what’s going to happen; you just need to get started.”

Graduates may have jobs lined up post-graduation, however this may not be the case for all. While this is a scary time for some, the best way to combat this is staying motivated and pushing forward towards their career.

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Brian Ahern, a career coach in the Advising & Career Development Centers. (submitted photo)

Building a Community After College

After finishing school, graduates may be looking for ways to build new friendships when they’re no longer surrounded by other people close in age and going through similar situations. Through activities in any city, there are many ways graduates can get involved in their community.

Christina Caron, the fitness director at Bowling Green Athletic Club, said working out can be a great way to get involved and make friends. The club offers classes that range from strength-based, flexibility and cardio.

She said that a lot of bonding happens within these classes compared to individuals working out on the gym floor. She said everyone who is involved always talks with one another whether it is their first class or they are a consistent attender.

“They’ll all catch up, and then a lot of times they’ll go get coffee next door and hang out with one another.” Caron said. “There’s a lot of bonding that goes on in the classes.”

Caron said that they strive to create

an encouraging environment to allow people at any fitness level to come in and enjoy the classes. She said instructors will modify the classes to make it enjoyable for first timers and people who have been at it for a few years.

“The gym itself is just a great place to get to know people,” Caron said. “Or graduates may make connections in here that can help them get a job.”

Chelsea Davis-Lamothe, the manager at Be Happy BG, said that the business offers many events for people to build community. They offer weekly yoga classes, massages and a salt cave, which is a room lined with six tons of salt.

She said they strive to create a peaceful and welcoming environment. The monthly events they offer to help build a community range from dog yoga, prenatal yoga and yoga with wine. She said it is a great place to make friends.

“We have a lot of people that come here to socialize, and the classes are just a side benefit,” Davis-Lamothe said.

She said when people go off on their own they may forget to take care of themselves, and coming to a place where everything is about personal well-being is a good reminder of self care.

“A lot of our regular yoga clients are now friends from coming here,” Davis-Lamothe said. “We have more people coming to these events, so I feel like that’s a good chance to meet people.”

Anna Start, a member of the crochet

well as self-care products. They offer products that include Himalayan

which is believed to have immune boosting benefits.

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Katie Sims (from left), Morgan Gilbert, Angela Bodenhamer and Elizabeth Heller practice yoga together after hosting a class at Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave in Bowling Green. They offer many classes from dog yoga to yoga with wine. Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave offers events as Salt,

club, said that the club is a good way to get together and socialize.

The club takes place every Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Lisa Rice Library. She said they create an inclusive environment and offer a place for people to crochet or knit, whether a beginner or a pro.

She said it is a great place to make friends because everyone has the same hobby.

“It’s not work. It’s not neighbors. It’s people who have the same interest that you do.” Start said.

She said she enjoys the club and has made a lot of close friends because of it. She said they have all started doing things together, such as recently going on a field trip to the fiber arts festival in Tennessee.

“It’s nice to have people who share your interest, and people you can talk to and not be judged,” Start said. “We just try and make it fun; it’s a great learning environment for anyone.”

While finding friends after college may seem difficult, becoming involved within a community by participating in what they have to offer is a great way to start. No matter where a graduate finds themselves in life, it is important to put themselves

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The crochet club, hosted at Lisa Rice Library in Bowling Green, Ky, offers a tight knit community of crocheters for anyone who wants to be involved. They aim to offer an inclusive environment for all in the club. The club takes place every Wednesday at 5 p.m. and invites anyone to partake. They range from beginners to pros that all lean on one another to learn and grow as crocheters.

Our Spring 2024 graduates entered WKU amid the worst global pandemic in a century. Nothing was normal about their experience. Yet they not only persisted — they achieved excellence. Members of the WKU Student Publications Class of 2024 were part of 10 Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Awards, the nation’s top honor for student-led media and more than any other university in the country during these four years. These students earned our congratulations!

Kenya Barcus

Emma Bayens*

Pandora Booth

Bailey Brush*

Madison Carter

Alex Cissell

Maggie Corlew

Molly Dobberstein

Leah Hunter*

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Abby Loftus*

Cameron McKinney

Jeffrey Meyers

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Julia Steinmetz

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Childhood Aspirations to Adult Endeavors

Everyone has been asked at least once, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Answers could vary from veterinarian to astronaut, and while that’s what they wanted to be as a child, that doesn’t mean that’s what they ended up becoming.

JESS HUGHES

When she was younger, Jess Hughes, a senior from Bowling Green, said she wanted to become a beauty queen. However, once she got to WKU, Hughes ended up majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing.

“I think for a long time I didn’t have a clear plan of what I wanted to do when I grew up. I didn’t even land on creative writing until after I finished my associates degree at SKYCTC. I even started doing culinary school right out of high school,” Hughes said. “When I was in high school I loved my English courses and wrote as much as I could. After I finished my associates degree, I decided to get back into writing, and that’s now my only goal.”

SEBASTIAN TINGLE

When he was in kindergarten, Sebastian Tingle, a senior from Somerset, said he wanted to be an artist, and he did just that. Tingle is graduating with a bachelor of fine arts in performing arts with a concentration in theatre and a bachelor of arts in film.

“When I was in kindergarten we did a ‘What do you want to be when you grow up’ activity in our local newspaper. We all would submit a sentence that would get published for all our parents to see. My sentence was, ‘Sebastian Tingle wants to be an artist because he draws really good.’“ Tingle said. “I think I intended to be a visual artist, but I think making art on stage is just as appropriate for my ‘draws really good’ skill set.”

ASHLEY RANGER

Ashley Ranger, a senior from Bowling Green, said she wanted to be a marine biologist when she was a kid. Ranger said she thought everybody wanted to because of how cool sea creatures are. She then picked majors that di ered: history and political science.

“In high school, history was always my thing. I consistently received the highest scores in my AP history classes and genuinely enjoyed learning about the past.” Ranger said. “I’ve also always enjoyed American politics and probably got way too into the 2012 election as an 11 year old. Once I began taking history and political science classes at WKU, I knew I loved it, but I wasn’t quite sure how I could get a career out of it. It wasn’t until my sophomore year that I realized I love law and considered a career within the field.”

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MIKEL SNOW

When she was younger, Mikel Snow, a senior from Lexington, said she wanted to be a veterinarian. Helping animals seemed like a good gig for her, but once she got to WKU, she decided to major in social work.

“I chose a di erent career goal because I realized I wanted to be in a profession where I can directly make a positive impact on someone’s life. I also got bit by a cat once, so that a ected my decision.” Snow said.

TAEJA PARSONS

Taeja Parsons, a senior from Leitchfield, said she has wanted to be a teacher ever since she was a little girl. Now as an adult, her dream still has not changed.

“I used to play school and make my friends, family and sometimes my stu ed animals, be my students.” Parsons said. “I decided I wanted to be a teacher when I was in elementary school because school has always been my happy place, and my teachers were some of my favorite people. I saw the impact that my teachers made on me growing up, and I knew I wanted to be that person for someone someday. I just got hired at my old elementary school this week, and I’m so excited for my dream to come true this fall.”

FELICITY MCDONALD

Felicity McDonald, a senior from Taylorsville, said that she never had a clear goal in mind when she was younger, but writing was always extremely important to her. That’s why she majored in English with a concentration in creative writing.

“For a long time, I didn’t really have an answer, but I always inherently knew I wanted to write. I’ve just always liked telling stories, and I think that if you’re someone who inherently comes up with ideas — if you have crazy dreams that when you wake up at 3 a.m. and you’ve got to write it down — if you’re inherently that person, and you have that creative ability naturally, it’s almost like you have to follow that path.” McDonald said.

ALEXIS BROCK

Alexis Brock, a senior from Versailles, said that as a child she wanted to be a veterinarian. When she got to WKU, she made sure to follow that dream. Brock majored in biology with a pre-veterinary concentration, a minor in biophysics and a deaf studies certificate.

“From a young age I always knew that I loved animals. In school, I excelled in the sciences so naturally, I couldn’t see myself doing anything di erent. I have an intense passion for helping those who cannot advocate for themselves,” Brock said. “Every case is a puzzle that I have to solve with the limited pieces I am given. While challenging, helping an animal with its recovery or seeing the bond they have with their owner is extremely rewarding.”

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Graduates Draw Big Red From Memory

We asked graduates to draw WKU’s mascot, Big Red, from memory. Here’s what they came up with! Look out for more on the following pages of graduate names.

Submissions by: Taeja Parsons, McKenzie Asberry, Emily Curtis, Hannah Benson, RayKeisha Burrus, Leah Fowler, Jayden Bratcher, Te’Yasmine Lynn, Jordan Steenbergen, Meridian Myers, Jessica Faine, Jeffrey Myers, Alexis Smith, Haley Sohrabi, Brittany Bradshaw, Grace Turner, Gracie Hendrickson-Brown, Alex Stanley, Kara Story, Mary Catherine Thomas, Hannah Holt, Erin Ashley, Vibha Patel, Dave T. Martin III, Dalton Ground, Kaitlin Valentine, Rozany Guzman-Rivera, Billy Felix, Emma Bayens, Nicole Johnson, Pandora Booth and Bailey Brush.

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GORDON FORD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY

Alyssa N. Gorman

Theresa F. Harper

Zachary R. Tutko

MASTER OF ARTS

Applied Economics

William A. Perrone

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Jenna F. Aikins

Cristian A. Andrade

James F. Boone

Alex R. Burden

Niccolo Cigala

Katherine E. Erwin

Kyle Grabowski

Audrey E. Griffin

Samuel E. Hager

Joshua G. Hamperian

Blake S. Hicks

Nathaniel A. Hodskins

Seth A. Howard

Allen Isaacs

Eric C. Jones

Joyce Juble

Jacob F. Knight

Skylar J. Lawrence

Remick Loudon

Madeleine G. Lovell

Gavin A. Marschand

Joseph L. Mitchell

Nicolas S. Nelson

Summer B. Nevins

Taylor Northrup

Maxwell Ocloo

Adam R. Ospina

Patrice A. Powell

Andrea P. Purchis

Megan J. Richey

Omar A. Salih

Makayla M. Schafer

Scott M. Shumaker

Justin D. Ward

Brandon W. Wilson

Andrew T. Wing

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Cybersecurity Data Analytics

William T. Clontz

Carmel C. Osborne

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Economics

Erin J. Ashley

Delysia D. Bowe

Naid Gagulic

Kyle B. Gordon

Peter H. Lippincott

Meghan V. Pierce

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Accounting

Melisa Alagic

Sara E. Breiten

Pamela Carrillo Rangel

Blake H. Crosley

Ethan C. Crouch

Sunskrithi Damera

Cole A. Dinning

Anthony J. Dizillo

Alex B. Gaskin

Kaylee J. Givens

Lucas R. Goodson

Mason D. Hargis

Madison M. Harrison

Cing S. Hau

Matthew W. Hopkins

Zaya M. Htat

Jenna M. Jaggers

Colby D. Johnson

Vincent I. Jones

Jason B. King

Peter H. Lippincott

Hayley M. McCarty

Brianna N. Mesker

Albina Mirena

Natalie J. Morgan

Huy G. Nguyen

Abby E. Nole

Shakyla S. Owens

Shelby B. Pass

Elijah E. Pedigo

Jennifer H. Popplewell

Austin T. Rager

Martin C. Richards

Evan C. Ross

Kaitlin A. Simpson

Dylan J. Smalley-Woods

Nykia E. Smith

Lyndsi A. Snyder

Anna G. Thompson

Jessica L. Turner

Evan S. Wright

Business Data Analytics

Nicholas E. Brownlee

Elizabeth M. Chitwood

Naomi I. Desrosiers

Allie B. Fackler

William J. Felix

Dasia A. Finch

Taylor L. Greulich

Matthew D. Jacobs

Kyle D. Jones

Alfredo Ng

Reena Patel

Rachel E. Pepke

Wesley A. Pope

Garrison N. Reed

Jonathan C. Roberts

Geoffrey M. Ross

Lilly L. Shipley

Adam J. Thompson

Tayelor A. Thrasher-Walker

Business Economics

Ethan D. Bates

Gillian M. Battaglia

Matthew J. Chylka

Molly K. Glass

Samuel T. Harrod

Molly A. Jones

Seth G. Lawson

Spencer M. Lillich

Sophia J. Rexing

Brent H. Robinson

Hallie J. Sandusky

Dru B. Smith

Joel M. Thomason

Andrew W. Trapp

Thomas R. Tyler

Steven W. Votaw

Entrepreneurship

Sai A. Pha

Dru B. Smith

Tanner A. Thomas

Finance

Cole M. Alexander

David N. Burch

Zoi M. Burcham

Paige T. Carey

Emma E. Carlton

Andrew D. Castleman

Jenay L. Collier

Abigail C. Daly

Spencer D. Davis

Trystan C. Downey

Randall F. Dunham

Joseph C. Eberle

Robert T. Englehardt

Jack A. Florek

Gregory F. Gitschier

Zachary J. Goedde

Cade P. Graham

Dalton C. Ground

Aaron H. Harper

Crystal R. Harper

Nathan G. Helton

Carter N. Hoffman

Devin L. Holmes

Kyle D. Jones

Aaron J. Kline

Michael A. Knab

Hayden J. Lasley

Skylar E. Latham

Jessica C. Lee

Jack A. Leffert

Hannah E. Matthews

Andrew J. McCubbins

Karissa A. McLaren

Cade H. Morgan

Shelbi R. Morrison

Olatomiwa O. Mustapha

Daniel B. Myers

Lindsey P. Nichols

Helly A. Patel

Grant E. Patterson

Colby A. Porter

Gaige S. Powers

Rachel H. Rich

Kenneth J. Rowan

Jonathan T. Schaefer

Greenlee S. Shipman

Suzana Simic

Cole C. Stewart

Desmond J. Stock

Ryan E. Thomson

Chase M. Tidmore

Eve M. Timmons

Ethan C. Ungerbuehler

William A. Vincent

Addison R. Westbrook

John Q. Williams

International Business

Andrew D. Blanford

Maiah L. Cisco

Madison L. Johnson

Julia L. Lorey

Sarah K. Meadows

Emily D. Then Torres

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Management

Mckenzie A. Adams

Jacob T. Anderson

Joseph L. Archer

Jaden M. Averette-Bush

Spencer R. Baird

Kaison J. Barton

Ethan D. Bates

Kaitlyn B. Beers

Ashton N. Binkley

Teanna C. Bleidt

Shaylyn G. Bonar

Isaac J. Bond

Adelina Bosnjakovic

Jake E. Bowman

Jake E. Brockman

Jamarey L. Brown

Katelyn M. Brussell

Anthony D. Burr

Jayden P. Butts

Shanlyn L. Bybee

Rachel E. Carver

Emily K. Cecil

Laiken B. Chambliss

Garrett C. Clark

Chase L. Claymier

Swade W. Constant

Taylor A. Cook

Madison M. Cooper

Nicholas B. Cooper

Josey E. Cornelius

Jasmyn O. Cruz

Victoria B. Daniel

Michael T. Dearmond

Andrew D. Delaney

Francis W. Donlon

Calden B. Doty

Shelby R. Eades

Simon P. East

Colton B. Erwin

Halle J. Estes

Grace A. Evans

Connor W. Ferguson

Jackson P. Filburn

Dustin J. Gambino

Landon W. Gann

Daniel A. Gazaryan

Justin B. Gelhaus

Mattie L. Gilstrap

Ethan A. Hagan

Logan W. Hale

Emmy A. Hamilton

Tyler A. Harman

Seth M. Hartz

Madison O. Hawkins

Paul W. Haydon

Rakyn A. Hays

Ethan M. Herman

Jessica Hernandez

Raquel E. Hernandez

Elijah T. Hinton

Wesley J. Horton

Heaven L. Howard

Haley L. Hull

Tyler R. Humphrey

Melisa Husic

Chloe M. Jackson

Ahmed A. Jasim

Austin K. Jones

Gavin R. Jones

Mara R. Kieffer

Suan M. Kim

Landon S. Kissel

Jacob E. Kitchen

Anthony P. Lashley

Logan B. Lautzenheiser

Bly A. Lemos

Joy M. Lett

Caleb A. Mason

Donia L. Massey

Aron P. Matz

Connery J. Meyer

Bren J. Miller

Davis L. Money

Kyler L. Morgan

Cameron P. Mouser

Kyle A. Nutgrass

Wilson R. Ortiz

Joshua J. Otte

Hunter C. Owens

Bawi H. Par

Lesly V. Perez Larios

Weston W. Pinnick

Griffin T. Plumb

Abigail T. Powers

Chase A. Ray

Lauren K. Remmers

Luke A. Rios

Garett D. Robinson

Hunter C. Robinson

Jennifer B. Rodriguez

Charles D. Rogers

Anna G. Sablan

Taylor R. Salmon

Tyler R. Shouse

Mary G. Simpson

Natalie B. Sloan

Kate E. Smith

Nathan D. Smith

Dylan S. Sparks

Carter Stogis

William C. Stutzenberger

Samuel H. Tate

Riley O. Thompson

Abbie E. Tomlinson

Shauntia T. Townes

Lucas J. Trautwein

Bennett J. Tustin

Haegan T. Tynes

Lance H. Upright

Destiny N. Vibbert

Kyle R. Westbrook

Hunter J. Wimsett

Tyler W. Wood

Christopher M. Wooley

Christopher G. Wright

Marketing

Lucas C. Allen

Kobe P. Annis

Emma C. Arave

Jesse L. Banales

Eric T. Barr

Webb S. Bates

Shelby L. Bauman

Lauren A. Bearry

Hunter E. Brogan

Hadley M. Brown

Isabella G. Cammack

Jolee B. Campbell

Caitlin B. Carpenter

Mirzet Cerimovic

Alexandria L. Chrisman

Noa L. Davis

Tyler W. Davis

Aaron G. Deel

Jaycie P. Driver

Adan I. Duron

Trent A. Edmunds

Drew M. Ericson

William C. Ezell

Evyn E. Float

Madisson E. Fowlkes

Emilee M. Furgal

Bailee R. Garrett

Kyah B. Gunn

Ryan R. Hammer

Bowen S. Haney

Isabelle L. Hannah

Eric S. Heady

Selena Heldic

Paige L. Howe

Ashley M. Jecker

Field A. Johnson

Kodey F. Jones

Katherine M. Joyce

Kaitlyn M. Kerlin

Isabella L. Kerpestein

Emma L. Kimmel

Maura B. Lamberth

Hunter B. Laswell

Kaitlynn M. Lee

Alana R. Leopold

Kristen M. Lesch

Jocelynn T. Magan

Olivia M. Masden

Donovan R. McGinnis

Levi J. Mckay

Chloe A. Milliken

Beau A. Mobley

Kasie L. Mullins

Lillie J. Napier

Abigail M. Nash

Aaron D. Neely

Nathan D. Nowlin

Trisden I. Paez

Chase M. Pemberton

Collin S. Pruitt

Pah T. Pyaw

Benjamin J. Querry

Adam P. Reed

Hailee A. Reed

Thomas C. Schmidt

Isabel M. Shingleton

Greenlee S. Shipman

Keeley D. Smith

Morgan C. Smith

Ethan K. Spurlin

Elizabeth A. Stanley

Julia R. Steinmetz

Joshua O. Sterns

Carson D. Strunk

Peyton G. Vanzant

Leah C. White

John P. Whittle

Mathematical Economics

Cade L. Ashman

Sean P. Callaghan

William D. King

Samuel B. Leveridge

Aiden T. Tabbert

Colin M. Weaver

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MASTER OF ARTS

English

Ann-Meguiar Bouldin

Sama Huseynova

Cori A. Langford

Sheridan P. Rosser

Folk Studies

Katelyn S. Bennett

Ciara B. Bernal

Cori A. Cox

Justin R. Smith

History

Neal C. Dykes

Michael C. Jones

Tayler D. Mills

Daniel K. Price

Chloe E. Stewart

Organizational Communication

Garrett D. Bunch

Elizabeth C. Medley

Ashlan R. Panaia

Simone C. Payne

MASTER OF FINE ARTS

Creative Writing

Mary C. Carmack

Tyler V. Hayes

Larissa T. Haynes

Jarek S. Jarvis

Stephen C. Kowalkowski

Katherine A. Nezelek

Sarah F. Shuler

MASTER OF MUSIC

Jalen R. Allred

Trevor W. Cardwell

Nathaniel W. Nash

Laura A. Preston

Aaron J. Price

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Eleri B. Gesler

Margaret P. Glaser

Evan A. Grisham

Claudia H. Johnson

Derek W. Woodruff

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Advertising

Ashtyn R. Beasley

Carson P. Coffey

Julia M. Cragon

Kayla M. Dakin

Kelsey L. Darbro

Rachel A. Hertel

Lily M. Lang

Abigail L. Loftus

Morgan L. McWilliams

Emmerson C. Sikes

Ava J. Singer

Cooper S. Steward

Dillon L. Syra

Ashlyn A. Thrift

Samantha R. Weaver

Anthropology

Matthew Q. Anderson

Tyler L. Cannon

Kaitlyn P. Cook

Molly K. Cornett

Lauren R. Hurt

Bailey J. Lambert

Jayden H. Mason

Jarred C. VanHoose

Kristina D. Whittington

Arabic

Gavin S. Dooley

Art History

Rian J. Saul

Aaron J. Weitlauf

Asian Religions & Cultures

Savannah G. Haynes

Kierigan A. McEvoy

Broadcasting

Kenya M. Barcus

Samantha S. Bodemann

Kirsten N. Butler

Trevor J. Champion

Karenna M. Chaudoin

Hannah R. Covington

Colin S. Craig

Makayla S. Davis

Noah P. Dentinger

Marcella L. Doran

Sarah M. Engdahl

Jackson S. Ezell

Mason L. Fletcher

Kennedy G. Gayheart

Jacob W. Grabeel

Madison E. Green

Robert A. Mitchell

Dana M. Money

Logan C. Reynolds

Laquan L. Richardson

Chloe K. Rigdon

Leia E. Rose

Richard B. Taylor

Chinese

Kirstin E. Bobbitt

Carolyn R. Brueggemann

Imani A. Cunningham

Allison M. Francis

Larissa L. Frisby

Elizabeth G. Gonzalez

Rivaflecha

Samuel Q. Gorecki

Kathryn J. Klassen

Jenna F. Lett

Kierigan A. McEvoy

Megan R. Thacker

Communication Studies

Laura E. Adcock

Robyn D. Atkins

Sotheary S. Chem

Lauren A. Cowulich

Tressine T. Cox

Noah N. Gordon

Anna K. Hardin

Gregory T. Matthews

Ryan A. McGuire

Mauricio Patino

Ashley T. Patkovic

Desiree E. Phillips

Ariel E. Powers

Brethany L. Robinson

Kelsey F. Smith

Cassidy H. Thompson

Madisyn F. Thompson

Corporate & Organizational Communication

Hannah M. Bryant

Olivia A. Cooper

Michael D. Edgar

Kaylor J. Klebansky

Aubrie M. Markland

Chandler S. Thaden

Criminology

Kennedy M. Allender

Anna R. Alvey

Jourdan L. Anderson

Olivia D. Baird

Odeth M. Betancourt

William C. Brislin

Samantha R. Britt

Kathleen G. Brocato

Nathan S. Burbank

Taylor N. Carrico

Rachel R. Carson

Tabatha Cordell

Romie C. Craig

Stephanie B. Crouch

Destiny D. Davie

Lillian M. Davis

Jeremiah Debique

Kayla B. Distler

Olivia L. Durocher

Hawa Fahnbulleh

Sam M. Feldman

Laura E. Ferguson

Richard G. Garrison

Kari L. Glasscock

Shaylah M. Greenwood

Taylor M. Gundersen

Hannah K. Henderson

Raiden S. Henderson

Kiana J. Higgins

Lauren R. Holman

Chloe I. Holt

Kelsie S. Houchens

Solomon L. Humphrey

Haley J. Hutchison

Jacey E. Jaggers

Isaac R. King

Olivia P. Lear

Ashton L. Lyvers

Hayden N. Mabjish

Macey P. Martin

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Manuel D. Martinez

Gabriel B. McCarty

Marchetta McComas

Ahsikmika D. McGhee

Savanna J. Munson

Jamacia R. Neal

Esther L. Nu

Parker E. O’Shaughnessy

Kennedy R. Osterhage

Amanda D. Pate

McKenzie J. Price

Cassie D. Pyles

Easton P. Reynolds

Riley P. Robertson

Hailee N. Saffell

Henok T. Sebesibe

Nick G. Shelburne

Skylar C. Sherwood

Hayden C. Sloan

Emily E. Smith

Gabriella M. Smith

Savannah M. Snider

Blaine M. Starnes

Brooke E. Steffen

Meredith A. Treece

Ethan M. Underhill

Isabella A. von Steinfort

Daniel J. Vuleta

Adonnis S. Wright

Dance

Grace A. Becker

Olivia M. Frayder

Lauren E. Gore

Sophia G. Jones

Jenna F. Lett

Cordelia R. Newton

Lindsey C. Simpson

English

Alyssa Andreozzi

Clay J. Barley

William T. Baxter

Emily J. Davis

Sarah B. Downing

Valerie L. Feldker

Abbey C. Gore

Autumn M. Howard

Jessica L. Hughes

Autumn K. Jones

Macy G. Kitchens

Hannah S. Levering

Olivia K. Marshall

Felicity B. McDonald

Isaac J. Nelson

Sage D. Osborn

Cailyn M. Richer

Miriam H. Story

Mary C. Thomas

Rylee C. Thomas

Alex J. Ward

Kaitlyn T. Witt

English for Secondary Teachers

Aronie H. Aboah

Lucas W. Firkins

Film

Paige E. Bryant

Blaine D. Clark

Kelsey A. Clock

Gavin M. Dunham

Maxwell S. Hein

Parker E. Miles

Garrett K. Pippin

Christopher K. Powell

Zachary K. Prentice

Jadyn K. Rowe

Sebastian I. Tingle

Quillan G. Wilson

History

Sophie B. Bitner

Matthew W. Bowie

Samuel R. Cary

Diana J. Farrar

Gabriel M. HamiltonCanabal

Mallory B. Hardesty

Nolan D. Harris

Logan M. Johnson

Douglas M. Justice

Isaac R. King

Matthew W. Lindsey

Samantha J. Massey

Elijah B. McGehee

Aaron J. McGillivray

Chloe D. Osborn

Sally K. Powell

Ashley R. Ranger

Quentin T. Speck

Shane J. Stryker

Alexandria K. Truesdell

Tani C. Washington

International Affairs

Sarah P. Bingham

Carolyn R. Brueggemann

Justine E. Davis

Katrina L. Fjeld

Sarah K. Meadows

Meghan V. Pierce

Serena M. White

Journalism

Pandora A. Booth

Madison B. Carter

Molly G. Dobberstein

Elijah W. Hopkins

Leah S. Hunter

Chaz A. Mackey

Jeffrey R. Meyers

Debra M. Murray

Mariia Novoselia

Lucy J. Rutherford

Molly J. St.Clair

Macee J. Swafford

Legal Studies

Ross J. Chandler

Ashlynn M. Dearing

Karyn K. Witzel

Music

Mollianne M. Crawford

Braden A. Cutright-Head

James P. Gibbs

Sydney E. Ladd

Brian C. Merriman

Caleb A. Middleton

Tamika N. Pullums

Jeremiah D. Simpson

Paralegal Studies

Haley B. Abell

Philosophy

Avery E. Pope

Photojournalism

Emma N. Bayens

Wyatt K. Richardson

Arthur H. Trickett-Wile

Political Science

Kate G. Busbee

Sydney A. Denney

Nia Q. Douglas

Stefani I. Giles

Andy R. Greene

Jake E. Greene

Aniya R. Johnson

Trevor K. Keller

Alexis L. Kilgore

Alayna K. Lyons

Raegan S. Mardis

Paul A. Rich

Chloe M. Rohlman

Samantha P. Sallee

Rachel A. Sawyers

Jonathan P. Sutphin

Collin B. Tuerk

Elizabeth N. Vahlkamp

Jeb A. Veeck

Professional Legal Studies

Aaliyah G. Curry

Elizabeth G. Estes

Christopher E. Lyvers

Terry L. Trent

Public Relations

Hannah K. Adams

Lilyann J. Bosecker

Amelia G. Bowen

Sydney N. Bowles

Mckenzie L. Buck

Alyssa J. Butler

Alexandra M. Cissell

Maggie G. Corlew

Rebecca L. Frank

Anna B. Hearne

Harley R. Howard

Isabel R. Lanuza

Hannah L. Linn

Madelyn P. Mullins

Ella R. Murphy

Ashlyn P. Parker

Devon R. Price

Preston A. Romanov

Megan A. Sandwell

Savannah N. Stinnett

Jaida M. Taylor

Victoria G. Vitek

Madison P. Weis

Religious Studies

Kindle M. Anderson

Juanito C. Guzman-Perkins

Chaney M. Robinson

Social Studies

Olivia L. Bouldin

Jon W. Goodman

Dartanya S. Hill

Ethan J. Jenkins

McKenna A. McPhail

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Leanne R. Riggs

Jacob T. Robin

Juliarose F. Shacklett

Christian A. Vincent

Elizabeth R. Woods

Sociology

Jennifer R. Albritton

Trisha L. Beveridge

Lana C. Bivens

Maria E. Julian

Aaliyah A. Pitts

Minyvonne L. Wilson

Jennifer M. Wolfe

Spanish

Ashley C. Austin

Maxwell Z. Bernui

Carolyn R. Brueggemann

Kali E. Daniels

Shadaca L. Groce

Abigail M. Krent

Crystal S. Leach

Abigail L. Lucas

Macey C. McCoy

Ella K. McGriff

Emma J. Moore

Jocelyn R. Parker

Amanda K. Prichard

Alexis O. Smith

Lariah M. Stockton

Theatre

Evan A. Arroyo

Micha L. Bell

Amelia G. Bowen

Nicole M. Bratcher

Zachary B. Fortune

Makila M. Hill

Katarina M. Johnson

Destiny A. Latham

Xandrea A. Rondo

Bruce A. Schulte

Morgan O. Shane

Visual Studies

Shelby A. Boone

Brittany M. Bradshaw

Amberlee D. Celia

Jasmine K. Costa

Melissa B. Farley

Caitlyn C. Hollon

Jessica M. Ittel

Elijah B. Kane

Lauren O. Kersey

Lily M. Lang

Zelda L. Little

Savanna D. Marshall

George M. Mattingly

Mekayla S. Mills

Somtochukwu E.

Onwelumadu

Meredy K. Rivas-Angel

Thomas J. Sandefur

Zonash Shahbaz

Kara L. Story

Sarah E. Walkup

Justin T. Wallace

BACHELOR OF FINE

ARTS

Film Production

Bailey G. Childress

Ella G. David

David A. Davies

Boston T. Enderle

Zachary C. Felsen

Kyle J. Hodes

James W. Jackson

Johnna L. Kuegel

Kendall C. McCormick

Spencer C. Nunn

Jennifer M. Ross

Robert C. Stacy

Haley N. Vaughn

Thomas J. Wallace

Chastity N. Yocum

Performing Arts

Ashley C. Austin

Abigail R. Bubnick

Britney N. Carmack

Mallory A. Crouch

Joshua W. Curtsinger

Emily A. Dismukes

Lillian K. Hargesheimer

Madison N. Harmon

William E. Herrensmith

Kendall J. Jennings

Daniela J. Mendoza

Kaytlyn S. Meyer

Elijah C. Milburn

Bernabe I. Miranda

Jett M. Oliver

Cassidy P. Resch

Lea V. Schenk

Sebastian I. Tingle

Mary J. Woody

Visual Arts

Bailey J. Brush

Quinton F. Campbell

Samantha L. Cox

Addie A. Cundiff

Justin H. Davenport

Hannah L. Dunn

Natalie P. Gibbs

Faith A. Hodges

Mattie R. Howard

Danielle K. Johnson

Aiyana G. McDonald

Jes L. Milburn

Trini M. Morales

Dawson E. Persinger

Camryn B. Segers

Anna E. Storms

Grace E. Turner

Kaylee E. Youngblood

BACHELOR OF MUSIC

Cora M. Eversoll

Anna J. Gaddie

Ashanti K. Groves

Brandon C. Hardcastle

Hannah R. Kabrick

Lauren M. Milam

Madeline B. Miller

Hannah R. Monteneri

Jervon D. Orr

Ja Seng T. Pauhkum

Blake A. Smith

Halston J. Soder

Shelby D. Stephens

David M. Stewart

Cameron D. Taylor

Anthony G. VanFleet

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Honors Self-Designated Studies

Amanda K. Prichard

Janessa L. Unseld

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

Paralegal Studies

Stephanie A. Garmon

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MASTER OF ARTS

Mathematics

Sarah L. Angelle

James E. Graves

Rebecca M. Warren

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Agriculture

Hunter M. Groves

Megan B. Mudd

Morgan C. Murray

Steven J. Parris

Biology

Jacob G. Bowen

Matthew J. Bowers

Hailey E. Conn

Jackie L. Glisson

Josie C. Griffith

Zim Warda Hasan

Emily A. McAfee

Adam S. Miles

Oluwatobiloba D.

Oguntoyinbo

Elizabeth a. Purcell

Elizabeth K. Strasko

Victoria L. Watkins

Ally M. Willis

Chemistry

Justice ben Yosef

Zachary B. Stichter

Engineering Management

Jennifer Meredith Geoscience

Kara A. Brunot

Nima Esmaeilzadeh

Trevor A. Harry

Hannah G. Herrmann

Niles W. Lathrop

Catherine E. Norman

Shreya Pandey

Brittany M. Pekara

Madeline T. Petty

Xiao Tan

Victor O. Towoju

Homeland Security Sciences

Casey C. Archey

Rayonna S. Walker

Mathematics

Shake Ibna Abir

Md Zulfiqur Haider

Sarah E. Hartman

Shaharina Shoha

Psychology

Elizabeth S. Curtis

Olivia G. Dick

Tamia T. Eugene

Tashaunda M. Grimmett

Maria I. Hernandez

Liam F. Hill

Cora E. Hurt

Anthony H. Kennedy

Caitlin R. McGettrick

Hayden P. Nelson

Logan J. Rios

Molly R. Simmons

Alyssa R. Swift

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Mathematics

Jacob A. Moers

Emma J. Moore

Elisha K. Piercefield

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Agriculture

Luke R. Alexander

Jude A. Baker

Bridget N. Biggerstaff

Breyanne L. Billy

Makayla D. Bizzell

Allie A. Blair

MaKayla K. Burrell

Penelope H. Coles

Lauryn J. Couch

Robert T. Eakes

Alison L. Elmore

Rachel N. Flinchum

Demetria G. Flowers

Logan K. Green

Emma K. Greenwell

Katlyn D. Guyton

Rylie G. Hayes

Kailee R. Iseral

Dereke B. Jernigan

Emily D. Kelley

Abigail M. Krent

Houston D. Ling

Noah J. Matesevac

Karlee N. Menefee

Brady J. Morphew

William H. Murphy

Lily M. Nale

Alexander R. Oliver

Elliott C. Pope

Chloye J. Rice

Gaudith S. Salinas

Brendan G. Satterly

Elijah Z. Soyars

William D. Starks

Krysta M. Stilger

Emily P. Sturgill

Amber L. Theising

Scott B. Tobe

Chaz M. Wilson

Brittany K. Young

Architectural Science

Grasen B. Akridge

Mason W. Allison

Owen N. Allison

Abigail E. Boike

Niang S. Cing

Rozany A. Guzman-Rivera

Hunter L. Hadden

Christian E. Hines

Andrew J. Jewell

Caleb S. Jones

Alexandria S. Lahman

Tres C. Matthews

Joel C. Meier

Dawson L. Owens

Shiven P. Patel

Tommy N. Rhodes

Jacob T. Riggs

Brooke S. Robison

Jacob Sunnygard

Biochemistry

David J. Bierly

Esther G. Briggs

Taleeah B. Hall

Briana N. Harness

Melissa M. Heavrin

Natalie D. Hutchinson

Zachary C. Labhart

Brooke S. Love

Malique A. Miller

Cameron T. Read

Benjamin D. Riddle

Cameron Seigle

My D. Tran

Biology

Janelle A. Aguazul

Matthew Q. Anderson

Ghader W. Asal

Alison K. Baxley

Olivia G. Biggs

Megan E. Boshaw

Anna M. Brase

Alexis N. Brock

Imamulhaq Brula

Adan G. Canizalez

Elijah K. Curtsinger

Jasmine M. Daniel

Elisia M. Dejarnatt

Tanner S. Douglas

Grace K. Drexel

Katherine M. Glauber

Ella M. Haley

Jenson K. Harner

Morgan R. Haseker

Natalie E. Heath

Gabriel O. Heckerman

Will B. Hemenover

Owen R. Honaker

Joel A. Hornback

Julia B. Howerton

Jeyran Iskandar

Fletcher J. Johnson

Hannah G. Jones

Julia R. Kirchner

Annee L. Lasley

Andrea C. Lenoir

Abigail L. Lucas

Natalie J. McAbee

Seth R. Meadows

Renegene Mendiola

Seiry D. Molina Lopez

Alfredo Moreno

Abby L. Newman

Lindsey M. Oak

Grant J. Oller

Het H. Parekh

Shivani D. Patel

Caitlyn R. Patterson

Vivian M. Rivera

Briley P. Robinson

Hannah C. Roth

Maharshi V. Sharma

Seth R. Shelton

Naiya B. Sims

Ryan C. Skeeters

Alexis O. Smith

Grant K. Spalding

Jacob R. Spencer

Camden S. Stewart

Anne C. Tate

Keely J. Thompson

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OGDEN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Lucas Trinh

Claire E. Trudelle

Moriah J. Turner

Taylor E. Vibbert

Emma-Claire E. West

Matthew C. Williams

Serenity L. Ziemke

Chemistry

Sean B. Denham

Nathaniel W. Gillispie

Rory E. O’Connor

Hemali Patel

Samuel R. Paugh

Meghan A. Schnurr

Naiya B. Sims

Civil Engineering

Leah A. Bell

Geoffrey R. Bruce

Nathan A. Cates

Meaghan K. Czarnecki

Cameron J. Dunn

Hunter C. Fred

Isabel A. Gray

Ryan B. Greenwood

Carelynn E. Hartmann

Dakota B. Harrison

Bradley J. Herman

Dylan J. Jackson

Mitchell R. Johnson

Jeremy W. Jordan

Logan G. Kauffman

Caleb J. Massey

Jaxson E. McAlpin

Benjamin L. McElroy

William D. Pemberton

Emily G. Rodgers

Robert B. Skipworth

Dylan M. Stephens

Justin M. Szczepanski

Computer Information Technology

Chiran Adhikari

Narayan Bhattarai

James R. Birkett

Ethan R. Boze

Colby R. Colwell

Christian T. Dukes

Emerson T. Durbin

Benjamin K. Flatt

Matthew B. Floyd

Matthew R. Gentry

Matthew R. Heald

Landon Hull

Aidan G. Kolb

Jackson E. Lawrence

Dylan D. Mann

Isaac M. Mason

Kylan J. McLin

Ahmed Mehmedovic

Lenexx Miedaner

Angel D. Munoz Mendoza

Adam C. Petitt

Kellye M. Richards

Isaiah N. Richardson

Jorge A. Sabillon

Theerit P. Sae-Buai

Macey L. Small

David Stoltzfus

Aaron M. Stone

Samuel R. Tibbs

Angel J. Toro

William B. Wheeler

Bobby E. Winfrey

Computer Science

Marcus C. Allen

Dalyn P. Coffey

Thomas C. Donnell

Matthew Irizarry

Aaron K. Kenady

Trevor M. Kerney

Michael B. Lynch

Travis B. Peden

Alyssa M. Putman

Maddox R. Saul

Zachary A. Vance

Matthew P. Wilkerson

Carter W. Williams

Michael A. Wittkopf

Construction Management

Jacob A. Becknell

Justin A. Bowen

Dylan R. Cobb

Griffin C. Coffey

Cole Edwards

Cooper A. Elisar

Damon J. Felts

Landry C. Forte

Noah R. Haas

Connor L. Helms

Henry D. Hood

Mary E. Lincoln

Morgan L. Miller

Cory A. Munson

Ethan L. Newborn

Bailey C. Newman

Keaton J. Owsley

Tommy N. Rhodes

Chase E. Shannon

Cooper G. Terry

Savannah L. Whiticker

Kayden E. Whitney

Devin G. Wilson

Lillie M. Wyrick

Kevin R. Zygmunt

Electrical Engineering

Mohammad A. Alsandaqchi

Elias O. Booker

Mykal S. Cress

Tanner P. Crick

Chad N. Garrett

Ali Khalfan

Michael Le

John T. Meador

Caleb A. Middleton

Samuel D. Mishloney

William J. Ollberding

David A. Perez Vazquez

Adam M. Riley

Matthew L. Whiticker

Engineering Technology Management

Aaron Anderson

Braeden M. Baker

Garrison R. Beller

Allen J. Bradshaw

Steven R. Breeden

Markius D. Broady

Dylan C. Bybee

Harvey L. Cain

Dawson L. Gardner

Zaine K. Geary

Peter J. Green

Dalton A. Hook

Dylan E. Hurt

Sirive Jackson

Joshua J. Jefferson

Isaac F. Johnson

Nathaniel S. Jones

Logan T. King

Ademir Kusturica

Aaron J. LaFollette

Jesse T. Lowe

Sondra L. McDaniel

Anthony D. Shirley

Anthony Zinman

Environmental, Sustainability & Geographic Studies

Julianna E. Brough

Melanie Y. Collins

Allison M. Francis

Lucas M. Hannon

Gracie B. Hendrickson

Robert R. Kraus

Katelyn H. Lane

Chasdon H. Lynn

Tatum E. Mersch

Journee D. Nickson

Meredith A. Raby

Caden W. Rich

Stacia R. Ruben

Bryanna Marie N. Wylie

Geological Sciences

Stone C. Bardwell

Kyle J. Brian

Dereje I. Carl

Hunter C. Charlton

Joshua L. Steward

William P. Strehl

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Saharat N. Brunner

Jackson Z. Coale

Ema Cosic

Eli K. Evetts

Tyler K. Finley

David J. Gebhart

Noah M. Lambert

Cade T. Newton

Tyler B. Rosado

Daniela A. Velazquez

James C. Witt

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OGDEN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Mechanical Engineering

Ryan S. Alvey

Nicolas D. Anderson

Nathaniel P. Burris

Mason C. Coburn

Wyatt A. Cooper

Nicholas C. Eldridge

Ana Teresa L. Faustino

Adam T. Filkins

Jackson T. Goostree

Colt A. Jackson

Caitlin W. Kirton

Gabriel W. Lindsey

Colin L. Napier

Noah A. Nash

David N. Nole

Vibha N. Patel

Hsaw Reh

Rachael J. Reynolds

Samuel J. Schroeder

Brandon C. Sekula

Anna M. Spenlau

Tha B. Thang

Nikolas S. Wells

Roston T. Young

Medical Laboratory Science

Derrick D. Chhouk

Amanda M. Kiser

Sarah L. Snyder

Meteorology

Kaylie M. Bonifer

Joshua K. Brown

Jacob A. Disinger

Robert L. Ferguson

Kohen P. Hernandez

Graham R. Martin

Alexis M. Rodriguez

Tyson D. Stewart

Adjete A. Tekoe

Middle Grades Mathematics

Dawson L. Knight

Meichelle L. Paulson

Middle School Science

Gregory J. Hall

Kastaija N. Hanes

Molecular Biotechnology

Julia M. Allen

Kylee Y. Meece

Physics

Isaiah L. Alvarez

William A. Brunt

Leah G. Hartman

Galilea Ochoa-Vinalay

Psychological Science

Chandler E. Adams

Hemi W. Bell

Alyce M. Carter

Trenton J. Daugherty

Cheyla M. Ferguson

Veronica M. Flores

Madeline E. Gardner

Kaitlyn Hoskins

Linda Lan

Ainsley T. Latham

Cassandra R. Lindsay

Sophia H. Lorson

Marley C. Mathis

Cameron McKinney

Lotachukwu M. Onwelumadu

Kaylee A. Petrouske

Brenna M. Poiles

Abby L. Rumage

Anne C. Schueler

Grace E. Snider

Chase A. Stewart

My D. Tran

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

Educational Leadership

Kayla K. Berg

Amanda L. Hardin

Sarah W. Johnson

Tuan Minh Pham

Cody M. Russelburg

Emily A. Sutton

Motshidisi G. van Wyk

SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION

Gifted Education and Talent Development

Kathryn M. Adams

Brittany S. Mitchell

Thomas M. Wimsatt

School Psychology

Malyra M. Bendson

Olivia M. Harner

Sydney B. Hawthorne

Evyn B. Hendrickson

Zariah M. Jackson

David E. Lancaster

Alexa L. Naas

Halley F. Stecht

Ciara N. Waggoner

Lindsey N. Wheeler

MASTER OF ARTS

Organizational Leadership

Crystal Akers

Zahriaa S. Barnes Evans

Aisha N. Brown

Jamison J. Calloway

Llewellyn C. Clark

Maria F. Clark

Andrew S. Diaz

Cole Eigenhuis

Judith A. Elias

William J. Ellis

Keith S. Freeman

Jeffrey L. Gibson

Cory Habersham

Sheryl A. Hagan

Brylee A. Hage

Alexandra L. Harris

Faith Hegh

Samuel M. Hidey

Brendan K. Hughes

Roger Iversen

Seth A. Kersey

Briana L. Kozain

Robert J. LaPolt

Analese R. Lytle

Barnabas G. Malawi

Tashanae M. Marshall

Jeremiah K. Orcutt

Allison E. Pardue

Steven E. Phillips

Darrell R. Prior

Cassie D. Pyles

Taylor J. Ramos

Isaiah l. Reed

Eugene Serrano

Brett A. Snyder

Shawna R. Sorgmann

Matthew E. VanSchenkhof

Nikolai Voinoff

Michael L. Wilson

Delbert B. Wright

Psychology

Allison R. Fay

Dzenita S. Fridy

Rebecca L. Kearns

Abby J. McGinnis

Briana L. Rushing

Kyla G. Sidebottom

Amia J. Warren

Alexander J. Williams

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION

Advanced Teacher Education

Chelsea L. Burns

Taylor J. Carver

Dorothy Cole

Jesse K. Currens

Avri M. Davis

Lee A. Duncan

Heather N. Easley

Kelly A. Freeman

Brooke A. Hatfield

Alicia G. Haynes

Danielle N. Head

Sarah M. Jones

Erin E. Mohon

McKenzie D. Morris

Ivy P. Neal

Ashley M. Saylor

Katie J. Serrano

Erin T. Steele

Amber L. Stewart

Counseling

James E. Brewer

Olivia K. Ellis

Isaiah W. House

Joshua M. Hudson

Natalie C. Kelley

Emma G. Looney

Alyssa F. Lowe

Hannah R. Miracle

Dailin M. Morris

Emilee A. Payne

Ethan T. Pendleton

Julia M. Rivas

Carolyn R. Rodriguez

Janet Rodriguez

Abriana D. Sanchez

Samantha H. Shemwell

Amanda Wilson

Elementary Education Teacher Leader

Marissa C. Cooke

Gifted Education and Talent Development

Phoebe J. Pohlman

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Kelsey J. Brown

Instructional Leadership, School Principal

Kelsi M. Cooksey

Heather D. Hatcher

Heather M. Meredith

Lindsey C. Overby

Megan S. Warder

Jacquelyn M. Weygandt

Angela W. Woods

Literacy Education

Cheyanne N. Doyle

Madison D. McKee

Ariel A. Taylor

Courtney L. Yaden

Special Education (MSD)

Tory N. Brown

Cassidy E. Dobson

Amanda Hall

Abigail C. Hammonds

Natalie M. Hurst

Taylor C. Lindsey

Delaney G. Mazza

Kennedi T. McMurtry

Hailee M. Ramage

Hayleigh E. Shelton

Special Education (LBD)

Anissa M. Beeler

Tyler B. Flickinger

Barbara Grose

Cynthia S. Krohn

Summer D. Renick

Bethany M. Sherrard

Kelsey D. Taylor

Juliet R. Welch

Student Affairs in Higher Edcation

Taryn J. Calloway

John C. Carter

Hannah A. Crawford

Tammy F. Dorris

Sally E. Essler

Rhonda M. Jones

Meygan L. Oliver

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Jasmin A. Bensing

Sheri A. Coolidge

Carly A. Hendley

Emily G. Kambitsis

Special Education Initial Certification

Nathan B. Bradshaw

Preston M. Graves

Trionna L. Greer

Caroline P. Haley

Stan R. Harwood

Renee C. Nettles

Shelly Nolloth

Janina M. Roberts

Jarrett C. Simpson

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Kristen R. Swanson

Anthony G. Willems

Briann M. Williams

Teacher Education Initial

Certification

Christine Paz B. Collishaw

Trenton J. Cundiff

LaDanna G. Froedge

Brooklyn P. Holder

Stephen M. Howard

Andrew J. Jackson

Julianna M. Lowe

Benjamin H. Matthews

Allison E. Moeller

Ruiping Ou

Paige E. Peterson

Mary Elizabeth Ray

Jason E. Roberts

Julia K. Scott

Samira Shabib

Tabor K. Shadowen

Nicole E. Sinkel

Erika D. Walker

Kennedy Warnick

Sydney N. Young

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Instructional Design

Marliese B. Belt

Kathryn G. Matheson

Anne L. McAllister-Elmore

Kellie A. McDermott

Carlos A. Palmaherdocia

Libraries, Informatics & Technology in Education

Elizabeth M. Addison

Alexandra F. Adkins

Edith N. Dunn

Dustin M. Lamb

Julia R. Little

Karey E. Martinez

Ainsley B. Minton

Cara H. Rogers

Alice M. Sayre

Mary A. Skipworth

Michael R. Thomas

Hallie B. Wheeler

Congratulations Graduates!

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Psychology

Randa A. Aldarawish

Mia E. Allen

Jessica E. Baird

Hannah N. Benson

Skylar V. Bixby

Ama O. Boateng

Kyleigh M. Boucher

Kennedy R. Butterworth

Alexandra M. Cissell

Eden S. Coleman

Hannah R. Crist

Kayla B. Distler

Kristin L. Dogan-Jackson

Delaney F. Duncan

McKenzie R. Eggleston

Jacoby J. Evans

Olivia A. First

Journey D. Ford

Kaitlin G. Fox

Claire E. Gabbard

Mikayla S. Grosko

Caitlin E. Haley

Zoe J. Halstead

Lance T. Hampe

Victoria R. Hartwig

Zoe G. Hayes

Raiden S. Henderson

Bridget R. Hernandez

Jordan S. Hightower

Christa E. Hill

Kailyn M. Hines

Ryan E. Hocklander

Sydnee P. Hogan

Aunetrae Q. Johnson

Luke D. Johnson

Mary E. Kayrouz

Emily G. Koenig

Evelyn K. Lantz

Ellie E. Maikranz

Dalton T. McClendon

Grace N. Miller

Shylah M. Mills

Victoria E. Minteer

Lauren A. Philistine

Lacy M. Powell

Taryn R. Powell

Stephanie I. Ramsey

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Jolie G. Rayome

Bethany J. Reckart

Valerie E. Redman

April R. Rednour

Laney G. Risinger

Madison A. Roberts

Averie K. Robinson

Myla C. Robinson

Maggie K. Sadler

Ella B. Schleuning

Kellie N. Schuerman

Jacqueline J. Shaddix

Susan C. Shalosky

Ava M. Shea

Anna J. Sims

Zoe M. Slaughter

Syrenity L. Smith

Elizabeth J. Soares

Brooke E. Sonner

Keely J. Thompson

Zachary T. Tompkins

Cassidy F. Towery

Kennedi E. Walker

Patrick J. Wallace

Gracie J. Wharton

Sadie E. Wilkerson

Abigail C. Willhoite

Faith L. Williams

Callie A. Willis-Warthan

Lauren B. Wilson

Luke W. Wininger

BACHELOR OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Dontaie L. Allen

Abdullah O. Alqaisi

Ilana A. Anderson

Brock A. Aspley

Katlyn M. Barnett

Ian R. Baumgardner

Jessica L. Benningfield

Linda J. Board

Trevor K. Borland

Levi R. Bowman

Hollie R. Buren

Mallory K. Burkeen

Jacob Burrows

ZeVian H. Capers

Austin Cardin

Erin M. Cheek

Gina M. Christmas

Frankie P. Colfer

Chloe C. Corbett

Brennan D. Crain

Tyler C. Crews

Danielle M. Dunaway

Donald A. Dunn

Anne C. Duvall

Joshua A. Elliott

Robert M. Evans

Lauren Faro

Gloria L. Fite

Jazmine S. Fletcher

Elvin J. Fofanah

Jacklyn L. Goodall

Dareon K. Goodrum

Ashanti E. Gore

Dustin R. Grunwald

Estella K. Hafford

Latisha C. Hardesty

Makayla B. Hardesty

Charity G. Harrah

Jaclyn M. Hatchell-Jackson

Taylor M. Hedges

Caleb R. Hicks

Mally E. Horn

Chasity K. Howard

Selika G. Jones

Jacob D. Kent

Vaess Kibawa

Jon W. Leighton

Quantavious T. Leslie

David A. Lipps

Wesley L. Liverman

Ashley K. Martinez

Maria R. Martinez

Erica G. McGrew

Mollie J. McMillen

Kamryn T. Melrose

Jacob T. Middleton

Jeffrey W. Miller

Marcus D. Moye

Cassandra L. Neal

Jacob M. Ogorek

Annmarie Plaza

Joseph B. Pohlman

Cassandra J. Radcliffe

Kieran P. Reilly

James A. Reliford

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Brittany Roberts

Edward G. Robinson

Phillip R. Rynerson

Destiny Salary

Chase M. Samuels

Cory B. Sanders

Bailey G. Schempf

Trenton T. Sency

Sara Shelton

Scott D. Sheriff

Kristen M. Siddens

Ryan S. Sizemore

Brittany S. Staley

Jerreth W. Sterns

Alexandra D. Stewart

Allison C. Story

Willie Taggart

Kimberly J. Thompson

Sarah L. Thompson

Chapel A. Volkert

Morgan Wach

Jaden L. Warner

Megan M. Watson

Jessica D. Welp

Kimberley D. Wilson

Madison P. Wyatt

Elijah Young

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Elementary Education

Caitlyn L. Aull

Katelyn J. Bartley

Jaylin L. Beavers

Grace E. Bertrand

Tyler W. Beyke

Macey B. Biddle

Allison C. Brown

Ellie M. Buckman

Samantha M. Canner

Grace E. Champion

Autumn M. Copass

Madalyn A. Decker

Dilyn K. Doherty

Trynity G. Dukes

Ahria A. Dunn

Sophia L. Easley

Zoie M. Edlin

Alexis J. Elder

Madison L. Ellis

Madison K. Fabbro

Mackenzie A. Fleeman

Marionna B. Freeman

Macie O. Glass

Chloe A. Glisson

Maeson G. Graff

Morgan L. Hale

Bryan K. Hamilton

Jalen D. Harris

Miranda P. Harris

Leah D. Haycraft

Michaela E. Hernandez

Abby C. Hightower

Ronnye J. Hudson

Sydney B. Jones

Kassidy D. Justice

Andrea G. Keoshian

Cassandra M. Key

Eliza G. Keyton

Alexandra D. Kratzer

Kama N. Labbe

Kelsey E. Lear

Samantha L. Marcum

Kathleen M. Marquardt

Abigail P. Mattingly

Delanee J. McCormick

Pray Meh

Olivia N. Meunier

Jenna L. Miles

Aubrey J. Mills

Jenna L. Minter

Abigail E. Myers

Micah A. Neal

Sabree R. Norris

Emilee E. Oliver

Taeja A. Parsons

Sophie G. Pemberton

Hannah M. Pence

Molly J. Porter

Taylor A. Redemann

Whitney L. Reid

Lillian G. Rust

Aubrey A. Scott

Haley P. Scott

Madison D. Sessions

Alexis F. Sikes

Kayleigh B. Smith

Sidney N. Snyder

Jenna C. Sower

Courtney N. Spaulding

Rylie G. Spears

Sarah M. Spurlock

Adelynn R. Stewart

Hailey M. Stivers

Aubrey Q. Thomas

Grace A. Thompson

Kaylee G. Waldridge

Kassidy B. Walling

Kiley H. Wallwork

Amber D. Whittemore

Hannah L. Willis

Marlee N. Wilson

Collin L. Wray

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Jordan N. Chambers

Ainsley G. Maness

Madison G. McCloughan

Preslee E. Nickens

Madison A. Oswald

Halle B. York

Middle Level Education Social Studies/Language Arts

Caroline R. Borders

Natalie B. Haycraft

Ray’Darrius D. Hayden

Ann M. Hayes

Kaemyn L. Houchens

Natalie B. Johnson

Rachel E. Kramer

Amy L. Martin

Zoey G. McCaffrey

Jayleigh L. Minix

Leah C. Painter

Isaac T. Perkins

Nicole L. Rickard

Samuel J. Terry

Lauren I. Weaver

Emma R. Woods

Military Leadership

Devin J. Watts

Organizational Leadership

Lindsey M. Brake

Jessica A. Brazier

Cara N. Cordell

Craig B. Cornwell

Weston B. DeBoer

Hayleigh D. Dixon

Maria S. Guerrero

Nicholas H. Jansen

Tramarkis D. Johnson

Meridian S. Myers

Justin A. Newton

Amanda A. Oliver-O’Toole

Mason Powers

Edgell L. Ratliff

Matthew T. Sanders

Chloe E. Shumate

Kayla N. Wiley

Special Education (LBD) & Elementary Education

Alexis L. Byrd

Faith M. Cheatham

Caroline L. Cottrill

Emma R. Matthews

Zoe M. Proffitt

Lindsey E. Robinson

Mollie M. Ulrich

Sophia F. Vivacqua

Rayleigh S. Wix

Peyton L. Wolfe

Workforce Administration

Clayton L. Basham

Debra J. Bush

Mary A. Cessna

Joseph A. Reed

Ashley R. Shelton

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

Business

Sydney A. Goldstein

Charles C. Wilson

Organizational Supervision

Cierra Goodloe

ASSOCIATE OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Johnathan A. Brian

Jalynn S. Brown

James F. Clayborne

Timothy L. Cline

Amberlynn F. Douglas

Katie L. Dudgeon

William D. Fomas

Paxton D. Furman

Jiali D. Graham

John P. Howard

Shelby L. Luckenbill

Nicholas A. Martin

Micah R. Medrano

Olufunmilola A. Obielodan

Kareena A. Pansuria

Gabrielle N. Sharon

Sophia Wielawski

Hunter A. Wimsatt

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE

Skylar L. Chappell

Kindril Climer

Sarah E. Flowers

Sabrina K. Kirk

Marguerite V. McBride

Makka A. Mitchell

Karen G. Sharber

Jessica M. Sierra Dominguez

Jacqueline R. Strohmeyer

DiAnna L. Young

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Chassidy P. Bryant

William M. Bybee

Kristin E. Cartwright

Hunter C. Childress

Kayla Congleton

Joseph P. Donlon

River M. Embry

Adan G. Garza

Diana N. Gibbs

Donathon B. Gibson

Sydney E. Graves

Tanner W. Harris

Randall L. Hollingsworth

Katelyn R. Hopper

Cassandra M. Jenkins

Nolan K. Johnson

Meredith D. Jordan

Bryndon W. Labhart

Mackenzie L. Polston

Zachary D. Powars

Hannah N. Ricklefs

Jackson K. Sasse

Morgan L. Shivers

Hailey C. Shuttleworth

Daniel E. Smalling

Georgia B. Thomas

Julie A. Tindell

Reagan E. Turner

Elizabeth K. VanZee

Abigail L. Wilson

MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Maya M. Clinton

Douglas K. Gott

Taylor J. Sanders

Manmeet K. Sandhu

Riley J. Tagatz

Kimberly J. Wilson-Lucas

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Journey A. Adams

Mary W. Cross

Mirgel Jimenez

Jennie Kim

Megan S. Lee

Khawl S. Nuam

Veronica M. Portillo

Sara M. Powell

Shelby E. Robertson

Manzar Rzayeva

Carrie L. Schuler

Joy A. Stemle

Caitlyn E. Stewart

Kenya R. Wilson-Hawkins

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Environmental & Occupational Health Science

Timothy M. Arr

Jaime B. Kinslow

Erica K. McClain

Kinesiology

Donte E. McGee

Andres G. Pacheco Figueroa

Willarachilage M. Perera

Jada C. Shannon

Bailey E. Watson

Recreation & Sport Adminstration

Sarah E. Arnold

Lauren F. Bahl

Ambere N. Barnett

Zachary W. Battaile

Cassandra N. Boddeker

Shelby T. Combs

Paola A. Cortez Vargas

Brandon T. Cullum-Parker

Michael N. Featherston

Gage T. Haggerty

Devon R. Montgomery

Jarid C. Morton

Sean G. Poppe

Austin T. Reed

Ryan J. Reynolds

Savannah K. Rippy

Allison N. Silvestrini

Elena N. Starks

Anthony S. Wales

Carter V. Webb

David J. Webb

Tatiasha J. Webster

Levi B. Wilkinson

Jasmine A. Zaehringer

Speech-Language Pathology

Emily H. Adams-Schmeck

Autumn F. Allen

Grant P. Bailey

Christy M. Binkley

Jessica T. Blankenship

Kaitlyn E. Bobb

Maggie A. Brech

Kaitlyn M. Canales

Bailee S. Carothers

Vanessa L. Case

Autumn K. Cornette

Malorie A. Cox

Emily K. Cummins

Geula David

Nikita C. Denton

Kailey E. Dever

Hannah K. Divine

Alana M. Ducroix Miyamoto

Aaliyah K. Edwards

Sarah E. Euliano

Lauren C. Foley

April Y. Frayde

Melissa N. Fuller

Katie A. Gardner

Tami Graber

Amber M. Grohowski

Karen Hall

Reba C. Hall

Aubrey Halliburton

Abigail L. Harris

Allison A. Hill

Bethany A. Hixson

Melanie W. Huckabee

Madeline K. Huddleston

Caitlyn Hunter

Tzipora Hyatt

Sheridan H. Johnson

Skylynn C. Jones

MaryAnn E. Joyner

Tehilah C. Kibel

Taylor B. Kinslow

Macy K. Lancaster

Ashley N. Lawson

Krystal M. London

Hannah M. Mays

Cearra T. McManus

Peyton J. McRee

Andrea R. Morgan

Jessica Mulch

Eslie Nero

Ashley R. Parrish

Jenna L. Pepper

Emma C. Phillips

Marcella Polanski

Brylie R. Popplewell

Sydney R. Reisinger

Coral Rey

Madeline B. Robbins

McKenzie R. Rodgers

Amy L. Sarafin

Madison F. Shaw

Sarah F. Shaw

Anna L. Sweets

Samantha Wagner

Peyton G. Waldrop

Chesney L. Walker

Kendal Ward

Madalyn M. Wayne

Ashby R. Weatherholt

Amanda N. Webb

Kile B. White

Olivia White

Alayna G. Willis

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Chase M. Bastin

Jordan A. Brian

Donna J. Dey

Charles A. McGranahan

Chelsea T. Moore

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

Samra Alihodzic

Sarah D. Brooks

Macey E. Broughton

Erin R. Caudill

Tara L. Defoor

Rachel D. Dick

Jessica M. Faine

Emily J. Ferguson

Amber Flannery

Madison A. Ford

Aleasha K. Fowler

Gretchen L. Frommeyer

Danaia C. Gates

Dominique L. Grainger

Kiah D. Grier

TaJada J. Hampton

Ara T. Hawrami

Tracey J. Hays

Halie E. Hemmerle

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Mary A. Hendrix

MarKeisha N. Henry

Kayli S. Himes

Rachel D. Jackson

Camry T. Joiner

Bailey M. Kavanaugh

Kelsey M. Klein

Ashley V. Malone

Isabel G. Maloney

Allyssa C. McClary

Bonnie L. Meyers

Zipporah D. Mills

Faith J. Mkanta

Katlyn A. Norton

Erica R. Perry

Carson J. Pillow

Erin M. Redifer

Tiyana R. Ruffin

Embry N. Sanford

Taylor B. Simpson

Baileigh C. Smith

Mercedes B. Smith

Zachary S. Sowers

Kirsten L. Spears

Staphany Teague

Laurna R. Todd

Sierra C. Tromsness

Samantha I. Vest

Zoe T. Wooten

Ashley G. Young

Kindle D. Young

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Child & Family Services

Melodie A. McMurtry

Communication Disorders

Emily A. Antle

Sydney A. Blankenship

Natalie M. Blick

Lauren M. Carneal

Addison P. Daugherty

Lydia S. Emberton

Kennedy L. Foote

Allie E. Fulkerson

Regan V. Gregory

Shelby N. Harmon

Avery S. Harper

Abigail M. Henson

Heather T. Hinkle

Abigayle B. Hinton

Abigail B. Holt

Kyndall E. Jordan

Kendal S. Kimbro

Alyssa N. Land

Violet A. Magsig

Mary H. Malone

Sarah R. Malone

Sydney S. Newberry

Lauren E. Pitts

Kendyll J. Prowell

Adriana A. Reyes

Bailey A. Smith

Savannah M. Stevens

Olivia J. Taylor

Anna-Nicole N. Travis

Rachel E. Treece

Madeline Wilkerson

Hannah R. Wirth

Emma M. Zehr

Dental Hygiene

Avery G. Barnett

Anna K. Borchers

Mikayla A. Bunch

Allie D. Click

Patricia N. Cunningham

Kirsten G. Denton

Mckenzie H. Dillard

Taylor M. Drake

Paige M. Drane

Brittany S. Estes

Jade J. Flaherty

Sarah G. Garner

Meghan R. Gingrich

Kyron S. Hicks

Charli C. Hinds

Karileigh M. Hogan

Emily K. James

Hannah N. Kingrey

Berkley A. Levy

Lindsey M. Malott

Shelbie A. Mitchell

Gabrielle E. Neimeier

Loretta M. Newton

Madalynn C. Parchman

Madison M. Repp

Olivia L. Swaney

Alyssa T. Tirado

Daionna D. Watkins

Wendy N. Young

Environmental & Occupational Health Science

Abrar F. Al Balushi

Garrard L. Batey

Jayden E. Bickett

Ariel E. Powers

Victoria M. Tucker

Exercise Science

Abigail J. Beckwith

Kelsey L. Brangers

Clara B. Bunn

Ryan C. Butler

Alexis M. Button

Avery E. Cunningham

Kevin A. Diaz-Cruz

Terrence J. Fleming

Mirna N. Flores Ayala

Sydney N. Hennemann

Leah K. Hughes

Macy S. Jones

Sydney N. Keown

Riley S. Key

Regan O. Kilbourne

Kailee P. Ladwig

Brielle M. Liverman

Cassidy X. McDaniel

Madeline A. McFadden

Ryan A. Messenger

Makayla B. Mitchell

Katie J. Moore

Weston T. Owen

Kaitlyn N. Plaisted

Jessie F. Potter

Mazden N. Ragland

Canaan L. Rathbun

Zaria L. Richardson

Casey J. Robinson

William M. Rye

Kelsey A. Schmidt

Katherine E. Segrest

Nolan C. Shartzer

Alexandra L. Smith

Christian L. Webb

Gracie J. Wharton

Megan A. Zabel

Family & Consumer Sciences

Heather M. Croft

Sunnie A. Roberts

Health Care Administration

Lilly S. Abell

Emily M. Back

Evelyn E. Barto

Olivia R. Belton

Alissa D. Broell

Chrisshona F. Cook

Daniela De Santiago

Ryan M. Edelen

Lydia B. Englund

Rylie M. Fletcher

Grace L. Geschwend

Emma K. Harris

Chloe A. Hill

Reagan A. Hunley

Bryce F. Johnson

Allison H. Ly

Amy E. Millay

Ku Mo

Sar E. Paw

Anne Logan Perkins

Calloway S. Porter

Karina K. Praochaya

Adam J. Price

Sofia M. Rios

Samantha N. Sailing

Kialee B. Scheer

Aaron D. Spahic

Aysha A. Stovall

Isabel R. Sugarman

Elizabeth A. Switzer

Kaylei A. Warford

Evan L. Wright

Health Information Management

Rebecca S. Candela

Kayla M. Gearlds

Sankita C. Green

Geneva Winslow

Health Sciences

Diana G. Alonso

Kylie A. Barron

Nikki N. Basham

Steven N. Casey

Patricia D. Cecil

Jessica A. Clark

Adasyn G. Clarkson

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Alyssa R. Cochran

Alyssa F. Conn

Asia B. Crockett

Kreyton C. Cunningham

Jaelon M. Davis

Daven S. Florence

Maddie L. Gill

Lillian P. Graham

Heather L. Hack

Serenity D. Haskins

Christopher S. Herb

Wael M. Jaber

Courtney N. Keith

Tiffany A. King

Lauren E. Ledogar

Jennifer M. Leet

Kaitlyn E. Long

Teyasmine D. Lynn

Ciersten L. Malone-Black

Delaney C. Mattingly

Madison G. Morrill

Madeline E. Nichols

Sara Rahmaty

Shelby J. Rauch

Juliette Richmagui

Molly B. Slinker

Angela L. Smith

Alexis T. Tinsley

Emma M. Ward

Abigail M. Wernert

Josephine M. Williamson

Mattie R. Wimsatt

Kaitlynn E. Wofford

Victoria E. Worley

Morgan A. Wynne

Hospitality Management & Dietetics

Kristin A. Abbott

Nicole Bachman

Madison L. Brown

Kharma L. Brunett

Isabel K. Cruz Marrero

Eimy V. Esparza

Madison J. Hollinsworth

Kylee S. Jackson

Dave T. Martin

Ryan A. Messenger

Emily E. Porter

Hannah E. Rapp

Emma K. Schlosser

Emma R. Sieverson

Kayley E. Stone

Gabriella O. Surratt

Maggie E. Vincent

Delaney H. Webb

Kara A. Zarotny

Interior Design & Fashion Merchandising

Kierigan N. Bailey

Kenya C. Barnett

Hailey M. Baumann

Kathryn R. Beiter

Jayden L. Bratcher

Caleb T. Brown

Melodye P. Burd

Abbey A. Davis

Ciara L. Davis

Sydney A. Dunbar

Alia M. Duncan

Kacey G. Eberhard

Catherine F. Emberton

Leah C. Fowler

Luke A. Gagliano

Gwyneth G. Gesler

Kirsten M. Givens

Abigail K. Gubbins

Haylee B. Guiher

Jenna D. Head

Maggie L. Herrell

Hannah M. Holt

Sierra A. Kruse

Sidney E. Leichhardt

Landen P. Minto

Katelyn R. O’Hara

Ellissa K. Pace

Katie M. Pigg

Kaley J. Pulliam

Brooke M. Sanford

Emma R. Sieverson

Lily G. Simpson

Taylore A. Steagall

Natalie E. Stras

Anna K. Tranter

Kaitlin M. Valentine

Larissa K. Vernak

Haley D. Wilson

Taylor L. Wilson

Physical Education

Michael S. Ashley

Tristan M. Blake

Chase T. Childress

Jordan E. Fulkerson

Mark W. Goode

Justin C. Hubert

Ryan H. Johnson

Ryan A. Kearney

Lincoln T. Kent-Schneider

Colleen R. Malone

Cole S. Miller

Cameron J. Mosley

Caleb P. Ray

Public Health

Emily G. Buser

Alyssa J. Dooley

Sydney N. Middleton

Audrey S. Murenzi

Samaria E. Sims

Clemence Tuyishime

Recreation, Park & Nonprofit Administration

Cole E. Beard

Lexington K. Botts

Olivia T. Brown

Gwenlyn M. Hatcher

Dylan T. Houchens

Jillian R. Lyons

Kennedy G. Mattingly

Olivia H. Morin

Nicholas B. Slone

Recreation Administration

Autumn R. Griffin

Lucas W. Hadden

Sport Management

Jacob A. Bedingfield

Grace P. Butler

Malachi D. Corley

Grayson E. Dickens

Andrew L. Diuguid

Gabriel Dozier

Gabriel T. Duvall

Addison J. Fyke

Mackenzi B. Graves

Ethan J. Hanssen

Blaine T. Hoffman

Jimmy J. Holiday

Shamon J. Holland

Caden P. Holton

Welby M. Horn

Kyle R. Huber

Robert K. Kearney

Samuel R. Knight

Anna-Marie Kopecká

Jayson T. Lawrence

Dequarrius D. Leavell

Sean D. Lyle

Haley A. McGee

Kenlee N. Newcom

Benjamin D. Patterson

Kaden L. Rodgers

Demetrius S. Rolle

Jerry E. Royalty

Cheyanne U. Sales

Dezirae L. Sanford

Frederick A. Shute

Jordan T. Steenbergen

Leah T. Stewart

James E. Thole

Samuel C. Wilson

Zackary E. Young

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Lauren C. Adams

Samantha Alda-Katherine

Katharine M. Allerkamp

Skyler E. Alsip

Elijah T. Alvey

Mckenzie B. Asberry

Jennifer M. Babich

Alexa T. Barron

Chloe M. Bazzell

Emilee M. Beckham

Kendall J. Bloyd

Jordan A. Brian

Abby G. Broughton

Madison C. Broyles

Kelly L. Campana

Madison L. Cloyd

Briley A. Cox

Hamze A. Dahir

Taylor E. Davis

Donna J. Dey

James G. Disney

Anna C. Durbin

Kaitlyn M. Durbin

Carter J. Edelen

Regan L. Farris

Lakin P. Festervan

Logan H. Festervan

Jenna L. Fisher

Kaela M. Forshee

Andrea M. Golike

Hallie B. Griffiths

David H. Habashey

Barbara S. Hall

Makayla C. Hamilton

Rylee A. Hankins

Mikayla D. Haycraft

John W. Howard

Cassidy K. Jennings

A Nyah C. Jones

Rebecca L. Jones

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Aye Kee

Ellen C. Kiefer

Yeseul Kim

Kayla J. Kocon

Emily K. Kramer

Lucy D. Lyon

Charles A. McGranahan

Kayla S. Minchey

Haley D. Mooneyhan

Chelsea T. Moore

Carly L. Morris

Kevin P. Newberry

Gabriella L. O’Daniel

Blake E. Packard

Jocelyn R. Parker

Abi K. Penick

Rebecca J. Perkins

Abbigail G. Phelps

Kloee K. Phelps

Kylie E. Schumacher

Abigail R. Shultz

EmmaRae K. Smith

Haley R. Smith

Bobby W. Snoddy

Madison M. Staffen

Zoe L. Staley

Chloe A. Stiles

Shelbi G. Stout

Katie G. Tibbs

Alexandra M. Troxle

Maddie E. Vernon

Grace A. Wofford

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

Brooklyn F. Adams

Judy Anglin

Brianna H. Barley

Rachel L. Boyer

Liberty C. Brockelman

Ashlynn L. Browning

Raykeisha S. Burrus

Alexis N. Cain

Jeremy D. Camp

Harley R. Chestnut

Brianna M. Cissell

Skylar A. Cockrum

Keelyah L. Cofer

Rosemary M. Cook

Stephanie A. Dale

Delanee G. Dennis

Claudette A. Deo

Jordan L. Early

Aniya S. Evans

Shana M. Fulkerson

Bethany A. Galloway

Allison M. Gesser

Lauren E. Gore

Mindy J. Grauerholz

Cheyenne S. Hance

Tina M. Harrison

Halle C. Hawkins

Katie F. Heard

Amber N. Hensley

Alyssa M. Higdon

Kayla M. Hill

Anastassia J. Hofer

Kelsey J. Hogan

Savannah M. Hook

Andrea S. Johnson

Cameron I. Jones

Casey R. Key

Mya M. Kimberling

Micah Joel G. Kimble

Madeline G. Lazich

Anna N. Lee

Kayla E. Macy

Sydney R. Madry

Victoria K. Marsh

Brooklyn L. Mays

Felicia R. McBride

Andrew M. McCord

Alyssa K. McDonald

Brittany G. McKinney

Morgan G. McMillen

Kimumekia D. McNeal

Brittany M. Moss

Eric Mullinix

Brittany E. Nelson

Faith N. Nelson

Lacey A. Swack

Kimberly E. Torres

Robert T. Triplett

Ethan L. Vaal

Treasure N. Wales

Madelyn K. West

Kiya D. Whitlow

Maggie E. Wingo

Kallie E. Wood

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Laura M. Aldridge

Madison P. Austin

Valerie Batty

Kristy Bolema

Mackenna D. Chapman

Jenna Christiansen

Carol L. Cummings

Mia D. Davis

Kimberly P. Falconer

Bethany D. Fryman

Kamala C. Gainous

Heather M. Higgins

Christa J. Ikard

Melissa A. Knight

Mackenzie B. Koger

Jacqueline R. Kolb

Marcy S. Lyons

Devin S. Martin

Brittany Millsap

Demekia Morton

Korvah G. Munyeneh

Cheri L. Murphey

Kristin N. Norton

Amber M. O’Brien

Erik M. Odom

John C. Phillips

Stephanie R. Ruiz

Regina V. Sieber

Katelyn Smartt

Stephanie Smith

Tanisha M. Trabish

Brandy R. Tubbs

Dallas P. Watkins

Kendall Wiktorowski

Rebecca K. Newby

Melissa M. Novak

Hannah A. Parker

Kerri M. Parker

Margaret A. Payne

Morgan K. Payne

Helana M. Rodriguez

Cassie G. Ruddock

Allison M. Ruscheinski

Makenzie B. Seymour

NaTavia T. Shegog

Quintessa M. Shirley

Aubrey T. Smith

Chloe G. Smith

Mikel A. Snow

Haley M. Sohrabi

Denaleigh J. Starks-Scott

Morgan M. Stephens

Matthew R. Straeffer

McKenzie G. Sullivan

Que Pasa

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Congratulations to the class of Spring 2024. Celebrate your time on the Hill with these special messages and photos from your loved ones in the pages ahead. See more photos at www.WKUGrads.com.

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GRADUATE
SPRING 2024
GALLERY

JAYLEIGH MINIX

Bachelor of Science

Middle Level Education Social Studies/Language Arts Dual Certification

EMMA SIEVERSON

Bachelor of Science

Interior Design & Fashion Merchandising

Bachelor of Science Hospitality Management & Dietetics

Emma Rose,

All your hard work, dedication, studying and perseverance has finally paid off, and we are all so proud of your accomplishments. You did it!

Love Mom, Dad, Taylor, Binni, Matilda & Penny Loo

We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. You are destined to do great things. Your passion for teaching and dedication to your students will make a real difference in their lives. “In a field full of orchids be a dandelion.”

Love you, Dad, Mom and family

HAYLEE GUIHER

Bachelor of Science Interior Design & Fashion Merchandising

TREASURE WALES

Bachelor of Social Work

Haylee,

We are so incredibly proud of what you have accomplished. Never settle for less than you deserve and never take no for an answer. Through these college years, you have learned, had fun, matured, and excelled. You will forever take these memories and knowledge with you. We know you will do hard and great things in your next adventure, and we will be there to support you every step of the way!!

Love you always, Mom and Dad

Congratulations!! Dream the highest dreams. Reach for the stars. I am so proud of you. I love you to the moon and back.

Love, Granny

GARRETT

CLARK

Bachelor of Science Management

Congratulations Garrett! We’re so proud of you!

Love Mom and Dad

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HANNAH WIRTH

Bachelor of Science Communication Disorders

CAMERON JONES

Bachelor of Social Work

Hannah,

You have worked so hard to accomplish your dream of becoming a Speech Language Pathologist. That dream is now within reach. Your family is incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to see all the lives you touch in the future! Keep reaching for the stars, and we are with you every step of the way.

All our love, Dad, Mom and Becca

KAMA

LABBE

Bachelor of Science Elementary Education

Congratulations, Kama! We’re so proud of you and the adult you’ve become! Nothing but great things are in your future. We all love you very much!

Love Mom, Dad, Samantha, Kenzie, Kai-Zane, Sirius and Grandma!

RAYKEISHA BURRUS

Bachelor of Social Work

We knew you could do it!! Congratulations! Now go into the world and do BIG things.

Love, Mom, Ben, Kiera, Kadence, Peyton and Roise

BOSTON ENDERLE

Bachelor of Fine Arts Film Production

Boston,

We couldn’t be more proud of you and your accomplishments, and we know this is just the beginning! Now get out there and make those dreams a reality!

Love, Mom & Dale

JAY HIGHTOWER

Bachelor of Arts Psychology

We are so proud of you. You are truly a blessing to all, and we know you will continue to be a blessing to all you will meet on your journey.

Love, Mom and Dad

From the day you graced the world with your presence and provided me with the distinct honor of being your mom, you have achieved the insurmountable despite any obstacles or adversity! Continue to make an impression wherever you go and in all that you do. And remember rejection is just redirection. I am SO proud of you!

Love Mom

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MEGAN RICHEY

Master of Business Administration

Megan we are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. Congratulations!

Love Nana and Papaw

HEATHER HIGGINS

Associate of Science Nursing

Congratulations Heather! We are so proud of you.

Love, Mom, Rik, Zack, Noah, Maddox, Miles and family!

DAVE THOMAS MARTIN III

Bachelor of Science Hospitality Management & Dietetics

Our Son Dave, May God open the Heavens, break through the clouds, and deliver the answers you’ve been waiting for. May He shore up your faith, strengthen your heart, and overwhelm you with His Grace. May your soul know a peaceful assurance like it’s never known before. May the Lord, Almighty God, bless you real good! Remember, God is with you, He is for you ... ALWAYS!

Love, Momma & Dad

JESSICA

WELP

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

I don’t mind telling everyone: You’re the best daughter I have. I am sure your Mom is proud too.

Love, Dad

JORDAN STEENBERGEN

Bachelor of Science Sport Management

Congratulations on this special achievement! You have worked so hard, and we know that success will keep following you in everything that you do. Now it is time to celebrate your graduation. You have made us so very proud!

Love, Mom and Dad!

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AMELIA BOWEN

Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations

Bachelor of Arts, Theatre

Congratulations Amelia!

We are so incredibly proud of you. Through the good times and the hard times, you hung in there and never gave up. Your hard work, dedication and perseverance paid off. We are excited to see what your future holds, and to cheer you on along the way. We pray God’s blessings over you as you move on to whatever comes next.

Love, Mom and Dad

KREYTON CUNNINGHAM

Bachelor of Science Health Sciences

Krey, with the future at hand, may you continue to pursue excellence. May wisdom and insight guide you, as you strive to become the doctor you were born to be. Celebrate this achievement and always know, we believe in you. For the spirit of success is your own.

We love you, Mom, Donnie, Natalie, Alex, Tyler, Macy, Trey, and Pappy.

ANNA

SABLAN

Bachelor of Science Management

Anna Grace,

We are so excited to have stood in the stands, on the sidelines, and by your side watching you grow into the remarkable young woman you are. You are so independently driven, and we know you will do many great things. Congrats on your graduation and landing an awesome job! Always keep God in the center of your heart!

Love, Mom, Dad, Allie & Sam

TRYSTAN DOWNEY

Bachelor of Science Finance

Know that from your first day of life we have loved you and will continue to love you through eternity. Find your path, and do not fear to chase your stars. There are no limits to your abilities, so dream big and fight the good fight. We are so proud of the man you have become.

Your biggest fans, Granny, Pa, Dillon, Nicole, Kim, Mom and Dad

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MEGAN RICHEY

Master of Business Administration

CLAY BARLEY

Bachelor of Arts English

Momma/Megan,

We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! We can’t wait to celebrate with you this summer!

We love you, Madelyn, Addilyn, Granger, Lydia

SEAN

LYLE

Bachelor of Science Sport Management

Congratulations Clay!!! We are all so proud of you!!

Love Mom, Dad and Justin

MORGAN HASEKER

Bachelor of Science Biology

You did it! We are so proud. Since you were a little girl you knew exactly what you wanted to do, and you’re doing it. We will always support your dreams.

Love Mom & Dad

Congratulations, Sean! To say we are proud of you is an understatement. Remember to always keep learning and growing. Believe in yourself as much as we believe in you! …Oh, the places you will go!

Love you bunches, Mom and Stephen, Olivia, Dad and Kathy, Granna, Papaw, DonDon and JuJu

SYDNEY KEOWN

Bachelor of Science Exercise Science

We are all so very proud of you and this wonderful chapter that you have completed. We can’t wait to see what the future holds. Many Blessings!!

Love, Mom, Dad, Shelby, Grandparents & Alex

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NIKOLAI VOINOFF

Master of Arts Organizational Leadership

Nikolai,

Congratulations!!! We are incredibly proud of the commitment, sacrifice, and dedication that you have poured into shaping your future and successes. You will always have our support and love.

Love, Mami and Papi

GRAHAM

MARTIN

Bachelor of Science Meteorology

Congratulations Graham!

You have shown such resilience in overcoming adversity at WKU and beyond. We can’t wait to see what your future holds. We love you and are so proud of you.

Love, Your Family

SAM HERB

Bachelor of Science Health Sciences

Congratulations Sam - You ROCK!!!!!!!

MAGGIE WINGO

Bachelor of Social Work

Maggie —

You were born with the odds stacked against you and never let anything get in the way of your dreams. We love that you march to the beat of your own drum. We are so very proud of all of your accomplishments along the way to this special day — college graduation! Go do great things. We will always support you.

Love, Dad, Missy, Sophie, Owen, Cleve, Linda, Jeff, Tracy, Jane, Mams, Jessica, Michael and Alexander.

EMMA-CLAIRE

WEST

Bachelor of Science Biology

From the day you were born, you have been exceptional. You are everything a parent could possibly want in a daughter, and we could not be more proud. We love you so very much, and can NOT WAIT to see how you change the world.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Our Second and Third Favorites

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MAESON GRAFF

Bachelor of Science

Elementary Education

Dear MaesonCongratulations on your graduation! Your energy, positive attitude, and passion for teaching will inspire and motivate your students to reach for the stars. Here’s to a bright future filled with success and making a difference in the lives of many. Keep shining in all your upcoming adventures. We are so proud of you!

Love, the fam

ASHLEY AUSTIN

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Performing Arts

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish

ROBERT MITCHELL

Bachelor of Arts Broadcasting

Wow, four years has flown by! Even though we mourn the closing of this chapter, we celebrate the beginning of the next chapter of your life. As you head off to New York to truly enter into adulthood, remember we are always around to love and support you. You’ll always be our favorite Ashley, our favorite firstborn, and our favorite actress. We love you like crazy, DuDu, MuMu, and Carter

Robert, We are so proud of you and your accomplishments!!! May God continue to guide your footsteps, and we look forward to seeing what He will do and where you will go in your future. We love you, Mom and Dad

ALEXANDER

OLIVER

Bachelor of Science Agriculture

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 I am so very proud of you and your accomplishments! Keep Christ at the center and stay true to who you are, and you will always be successful! Love you always and forever!

Momma

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KINDLE ANDERSON

Bachelor of Arts Religious Studies

Congratulations Kindle! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication during these four years.

Love, Mom, Dad, Jaylon, Grandma, Nana and the rest of the family!

CHANEY ROBINSON

Bachelor of Arts Religious Studies

Congratulations Chaney! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds! We love you and know you will do big things in life!!

JACOB KITCHEN

Bachelor of Science Management

Congratulations, Jacob!

Always remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you think and loved more than you know. We’re so proud of you and all your accomplishments at WKU! The best is yet to come, Kitch!

Love you to the moon and back, Mom, Dad and Sam xo

SYDNEY MADRY

Bachelor of Social Work

Our Sweetest Sydney, we are so happy to see this day come. You’re so deserving of it all. I know at times it was tough, but with GOD’S help you made it through. Your family are your biggest cheerleaders. We believe in you, and your future is as bright as your beautiful smile. We love you and will continue on this journey with you always.

Love, Momma and Dad

JOSHUA CURTSINGER

Bachelor of Fine Arts Performing Arts

Josh,

We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. You have been blessed with a great talent. We love coming to see all your shows and designs. Never lose sight of who you are and what you want. Never stop dreaming, you hold your future in the palm of your hands, and you can do anything. But most of all live life to its fullest and enjoy every single second. Love, Dad, Mom, Jake and Sis

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MEGAN RICHEY

Master of Business Administration

Congratulations Megan Jo. From the day you were born I knew you were destined for great things! So proud.

Love Mom

KAITLYNN WOFFORD

Bachelor of Science Health Sciences CALEB

MASON

Bachelor of Science Management

K-

We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! This is another grand achievement in a long list, and that list continues to grow. There is nothing you can’t do if you set your mind to it, and we are so excited to watch you write the next chapter! We love you and will always be here to support you!

Love, Mom, Dad and Mitch

Bachelor of Science Exercise Science

Love Mom, Dad and Brother

We are proud of you. God has big plans for you!

Love, Dad, Mom and Colton

Bachelor of Social Work

Congratulations!! You make us proud! Celebrate this milestone with gratitude and joy. May the Lord bless your future with strength, wisdom, and peace. Your future is a canvas for His masterpiece. Love, Dad, Mom, Ben

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CANAAN RATHBUN
MATT STRAEFFER

LAUREN PHILISTINE

Bachelor of Arts Psychology

Lauren –

Our hearts are overflowing with joy and pride as we witness you graduate from college. You have worked hard and overcome many challenges to get to this point. You have shown us your dedication, passion, and resilience. We love you more than words can express, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. You have a bright future ahead of you. We are always here to support you and so excited to see what’s next for you.

With love, Mom, Dad & Kristen

ALEXIS BROCK

Bachelor of Science Biology

Congratulations on your graduation and acceptance into Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. All of your hard work and dedication has paid off, and I couldn’t be more proud! BEST DAUGHTER EVER!

Love you, Mom

MALYRA BENDSON

Specialist in Education School Psychology

I am so proud of what you have achieved in life. Congratulations and with GOD’S help you will continue to accomplish great things! You are the best, and I love you dearly. Mommy

NATALIE STRAS

Bachelor of Science

Interior Design & Fashion Merchandising

Congratulations, Natalie, on reaching this incredible milestone! Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off. May your future be filled with limitless opportunities and endless success. We are so very proud of you. Mom, Dad, Shelby

MADISON STAFFEN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Madi, we are so very proud of you and your accomplishments. As you move into the next chapter of your life, just know we are cheering you on from afar.

Love Always, Dad & Linda

TYLER TRIPLETT

Bachelor of Social Work

We are so very proud of you Tyler! So proud of everything you have overcome. So proud of the man you have become. So proud of the person you are becoming. We love you!

Moriah, Gabe, Ana, Attie, Theo, Momma, Nellie, Terry, Jeff, Stacy, Rachel, Karen, Nathan, Kevin, and Tina

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KREY CUNNINGHAM

Bachelor of Science Health Sciences

We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. We know you will go on to great things in your life!

We love you, Dad and Robin

ANNA ALVEY

Bachelor of Arts, Criminology Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished! Your future possibilities are endless. You are the smartest and most genuine person. You are very loved.

Love, ALL your parents and Andrew

MEAGHAN CZARNECKI

Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering

GRACIE H. BROWN

Bachelor of Science

Environmental, Sustainability & Geographic Studies

Meaghan,

We are so proud of you for graduating Western Kentucky University in Civil Engineering as a top tier student. You have worked diligently for this degree, and you earned it! Congratulations on being in ASCE, Society of Women Engineers, Tau Beta Pi, and Phi Theta Kappa.

We love you so very much, Mom and Dad

From sprinkler splashes to fireplace ashes. You gave your blood, sweat, and tears for this. They were pages turned, and bridges burned. Everything you lose is a step you take. So make the friendship, bracelets, take the moment and taste it. You’ve got no reason to be afraid. You’re on your own, kid. Yeah, you can face this. ♥ You are unbelievably amazing. I love you more than you’ll ever know. Mom, Jake, Gramma/Poppy, Josh, Matt, Preston, and Deacon

CADE GRAHAM

Bachelor of Science Finance

Congratulations Cade, we are so proud of you! Seems like just yesterday we dropped you off at WKU. We can’t wait to see where your future goes from here.

Love, Mom, Dad and Jace

ERIC BARR

Bachelor of Science Marketing

Eric, we are so proud of all your accomplishments! Congratulations on your graduation and wishing you all the best for what’s to come.

Love, Mom, Dad, Amelia, Evan, and Benjamin

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RUIPING OU

Master of Arts in Education

Teacher Education

Everything is possible. Hope we always stay optimistic and pursue good dreams! Life is a journey, finish a life milestone, then start a new one! Take care self and family, always smile! Nothing can beat a warm heart, a kind mind and a resilient spirit! “Living my best life consists of inner peace, happiness, laughter, creating memorable memories with my family, genuine friendships, good health, and being my authentic self.” “Love, laugh, and live everyday!”

To myself and my family!

COLT JACKSON

Bachelor of Science

Mechanical Engineering

Congratulations, Colt! We are incredibly proud of you! Graduating from Western Kentucky University’s mechanical engineering program while balancing the demands of football is a testament to your unwavering dedication, hard work, and steadfast perseverance! As you embark on the next chapter of your life’s journey, we will continue to be rooting for your happiness and success! Keep shining brightly! With much love and support, Mom & Ken

LILLIE WYRICK

Bachelor of Science

Construction Management

Lillie,

We are so very proud of you! You have accomplished so much already, and this is only the beginning! We love you to the moon and back!

Love, Mom, Dad, Brock and Megan

PARKER O’SHAUGHNESSY

Bachelor of Arts

Criminology

Bachelor of Arts

Political Science

“Let God grant what is in your heart and fulfill all your plans.” Psalm 20:4 Congratulations! We are beyond proud of all your accomplishments at WKU.

Love, Mom, Dad and Paxton

SAGE OSBORN

Bachelor of Arts, English

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

We are so very proud of you and the way you have handled and overcome the many challenges you’ve faced during these four years. Your tenacity and strength are an inspiration to all who know you. You live life with such grace. We love you, Sage! Congratulations!

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CIERRA GOODLOE

Associate of Arts Organizational Supervision

Congratulations! Your future is bright and this is only the beginning. Trust in the Lord and remember that every step leads you to All That is Good!

Love, Mom, Mr. Craig and Nicholas

MADELINE LAZICH

Bachelor of Social Work

Congratulations, Maddie! Always look back with pride on your hard work that brought you to this day. Your family celebrates your success today and admires your aspirations for the future.

Love Always, Dad & Laura

EMILY KELLEY

Bachelor of Science Agriculture

NICOLE BRATCHER

Bachelor of Arts Theatre

Whatever life has thrown at you, you’ve always recovered with grace. As this chapter ends the rest of your life’s dreams are looked on with anticipation. We wish you the best for the future that lies ahead.

Congratulations!

Love, Mom & Dad

We are so proud of you! We are so excited to see what you accomplish over the next few years as you start up in your career. We love you and are so proud of the woman you are becoming.

Love, Mom, Dad, Hotrod & Kenzie

ADAM REED

Bachelor of Science Marketing

Congratulations Adam! We are very proud of you. And can’t wait to see where life takes you!

Love, Dad, Mom, Audrey, and Ava

GRACE MILLER

Bachelor of Arts Psychology

We are so proud of you Princess Grace! Love, Dad, Mom and Nate

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ALYSSA PUTMAN

Bachelor of Science

Computer Science

Alyssa,

Congratulations on your graduation day! You have accomplished so much and should be so proud. We wish you all the best for your future. We could not be prouder of the young lady you have grown into.

Love, Mom, Bill, Dad, Jennifer, family, and friends

KYLE HODES

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Film Production

Kyle, we couldn’t be more proud of the accomplishments you’ve made! You persevered through times that were your toughest and got the job done ... and done well! Just as you’ve shown, you can do anything you set your mind to! We are so looking forward to your future and the excitement it brings to you, your family and all who share in it!!!

We love you, Mom and Dad

CARLY MORRIS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

GABRIELLA SMITH

We are all so proud of you, Carly! Your drive, dedication and perseverance has paid off. We’re excited for your next journey in the Neuro ICU at Baptist. We know that you will be a loving, caring and compassionate nurse. Congratulations on your welldeserved success! We love you and will always be your biggest fans!

Love, Mom, Dad and Brooke

Bachelor of Arts, Criminology

Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Leadership

Gabby,

We are proud of you! You are a blessing to our family. We are honored to be your parents. We are your biggest cheerleaders and will always be cheering for you as God continues to use you greatly! Keep Going Girl! You are beautifully and wonderfully made. Trust God and lean on your family. Remember Jeremiah 29:11. Be strong and courageous, go claim your destiny!

We Love you! Mom, Dad, your Brothers, Sister and the rest of your Crew

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KAYLIE M BONIFER

Bachelor of Science, Meteorology

Bachelor of Science, Environmental, Sustainability, & Geographic Studies

Kaylie is the daughter of Ralph Adam and Gillian Bonifer Jr. Kaylie is graduating Summa Cum Laude from Western Kentucky University on May 3rd 2024. Kaylie double majored undergraduate degrees in both Meteorology and Environment, Sustainability, and Geographic Studies (ESGS), as well as certificates in both GIS and Emergency Management Disaster Services (EMDS). We congratulate you and your resolve to pursue your dreams.

Love Dad, Mom, Anthony and Kara Bonifer.

KAYLA KOCON

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Congratulations on your graduation! Your dedication and hard work have paid off, and now you’re ready to rock those scrubs! The medical world is lucky to have you! We are excited to see what the future holds! Keep spreading smiles and healing hearts!

Love, Mom & Dad

SADIE WILKERSON

Bachelor of Arts Psychology

Congratulations, Sadie Bug! Your graduation is a testament to your hard work and determination. We’re immensely proud of your accomplishments and the person you’ve become. As you embark on your next chapter of graduate school, may your passion guide you, your dreams inspire you, and your education empower you. Your future is bright, and we’re excited to see where your journey takes you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Cc, and Rhea Dawn

LEXI BUTTON

Bachelor of Science

Exercise Science

Congratulations Lexi! We love you, are so proud of you, and are excited to watch where life takes you!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Bryce

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DE’NALEIGH STARKS-SCOTT

Bachelor of Social Work

CHLOE SMITH

Bachelor of Social Work

De’Naleigh,

I have watched you grow from a little girl to a teenager, and now a beautiful young lady. I am so blessed to be your mother. The family is beyond proud of you and your accomplishments. Always keep God first and allow His Will to be done in your life.

Love Mama

MADISON MORRILL

Bachelor of Science Health Sciences

Congratulations, Madison! We are so proud of you! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish. Keep being true to yourself and let God continue to guide your journey.

Love, Your family and biggest fan club

Chloe, you did it! Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment. We are so proud of you.

Love, Nana and Papaw

WESTON

OWEN

Bachelor of Science Exercise Science

We are proud of your determination and your huge heart for others. Keep believing in yourself and never stop chasing your dreams. God has big plans for you! Proverbs 3:5-6

Love, Mom and Dad

AARON

J. KLINE

Bachelor of Science Finance

CONGRATULATIONS AJ! Job

Well Done! Being the first Kline male to complete your degree in only four years, your Mom and Dad thank you! We are so excited to see where you go from here and could not be more proud of you.

All our love, Mom & Dad

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KENDALL JENNINGS

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Performing Arts

WKU memories … Covid living in PFT, Stage managing Winter Dance and Evening of Dance, working with Ramsey Theatre, Alley Cat and apartment roomies! Congratulations!! “Catch you on the flippity-flip.” - Michael Scott Love, Dad, Mom, Ben, Taylor, Poppy & Aunt Leslie!

KATHRYN KLASSEN

Bachelor of Arts

Chinese

Bachelor of Arts

Asian Religions and Cultures

Bachelor of Arts

International Affairs

SAMARIA SIMS

Bachelor of Science Public Health

Words cannot express how proud of you we are! When you were little, we dreamed of what you’d be like someday. What would you look like, act like and believe? Now, bursting with pride, we can see you have become more beautiful ... more loving and friendly ... and more passionate for your faith and goals than we ever could have dreamed. You left a “bug” and are emerging an amazing woman. And we couldn’t be happier for you!

Love, Mom, Dad & Dustin

We give God the glory for all that He has done, will do, and is doing for you and through you. You have exceeded our expectations. With God’s help, you have graduated a year early while being a student athlete. We love you and are so proud of you! We cannot express how blessed we are to have a college graduate. May God continue to grant you the desires of your heart.

Our love always, Dad and Mom

GRACE BROCATO

Bachelor of Arts Criminology

We are so proud of all that you have accomplished these last four years. We know you’ll do amazing in graduate school!

Love Mom, Dad, and Davis

LEAH HAYCRAFT

Bachelor of Science

Elementary Education

It’s about time!

Love, Everybody

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ALEX STANLEY

Bachelor of Science Marketing

Congratulations Alex! Take pride in how far you’ve come; have faith and belief in how far you can go, and don’t forget to enjoy your journey each step of the way.

With much love, Mom, Dad and George

MEAGHAN CZARNECKI

Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering

CHASE PEMBERTON

Bachelor of Science Marketing

Meaghan,

You have accomplished so much during your time at WKU, culminating with your graduation with honors. You have always exceeded expectations placed on you. You have a bright future ahead of you, and we look forward to seeing you shine even brighter. We love you and are so proud of you. You are always reaching for new heights!

Love, Grandma & Grandpa

Oh, the places you’ll go Chase Pemberton! Stay true to yourself and dedicated to your hard work, and you will achieve great things! We are so proud of you, your accomplishments, memories, and friendships that you have made at WKU and SAE!

Love you so much!!! Mom, Dad, Carson, and Nana

JACKIE SHADDIX

Bachelor of Arts Psychology

Congrats Jackie!

We are so proud of you and what you’ve achieved! It’s been a joy to watch you grow into the wonderful woman you are today. We love you so much!

Mom & Molly

ALEXANDRIA LAHMAN

Bachelor of Science Architectural Science

Congratulations, Alex. You are a winner. We love you. Mom and Dad

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SOFIA RIOS

Bachelor of Science Health Care Administration

SHAMON HOLLAND

Bachelor of Science Sport Management

We are very proud and extremely honored to share this moment with you. God has truly blessed you on this journey. Continue to keep God first. Congratulations son! Philippians 4:6

Love Mommy & Daddy

Dear Sofia,

Congratulations! Your hard work has paid off. You are intelligent, unstoppable, and beautiful, and we can’t wait to see what your future holds. You truly deserve every best thing the world is going to offer. We could not be prouder as a family of you.

Love you with all our hearts, Papi, Mom, Mike, Vic, Granny, Gramps, Mama Chuy & Nech

MORGAN SHANE

Bachelor of Arts Theatre

Congratulations Morgan! We’ve seen you grow so much over the past four years at WKU. Your hard work and determination have paved a path to your future. Today celebrate all of your accomplishments and success. The best is yet to come! Follow your passion as you enter the next chapter of your journey. We love you.

Love, Mom, Dad, Jadyn and Nico

Bachelor of Science Interior Design & Fashion Merchandising

Congratulations Kate! We are so incredibly proud of you. Your hard work has paid off, and your future is bright. We love you! Mom & Dad

ALLISON

FRANCIS

Bachelor of Arts Chinese

Bachelor of Science

Environmental, Sustainability, & Geographic Studies

We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished during your time at WKU. From traveling abroad to study in Taiwan, holding the position of Community Assistant at the Chinese Immersion House for three years, undergraduate work with WKU’s Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies, and being awarded the Boren Scholarship to continue your studies in Taiwan after graduation. We know you will continue to excel in whatever you choose to do in the future!

Love, Mom & Dad

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KAITLIN VALENTINE

ABIGAIL KRENT

Bachelor of Arts Spanish

Bachelor of Science Agriculture

MIKAYLA GROSKO

Bachelor of Arts Psychology

Congratulations! We are all so very proud of you and everything you have achieved. May God bless you and guide you along your way to making the world a better place.

Love, Your family

Abigail,

Congratulations! Two degrees in four years is quite the accomplishment!! You have made the most of your four years at WKU, made lifelong friends and left a legacy. We can’t wait to see where your PHD journey at Michigan State will take you. We are so proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad and Aaron

MAKAYLA BURRELL

Bachelor of Science Agriculture

MaKayla,

Today is your day to celebrate! We are very proud of you. Continue to have faith, and always make time to love yourself. Remember, “Jesus is love!” Love, Family

MACKENZIE FLEEMAN

Bachelor of Science Elementary Education

Congratulations, Mackenzie!! We are very proud of you. You are beautiful inside and out! We thank the Lord for your years here at WKU!

All of our Love, Dad, Mom, Mark, Maggie, and family

JIMMY

HOLIDAY

Bachelor of Science Sport Management

Congratulations! We Love you son! It’s been a hard road — several intersections and detours; PROUD that you stayed on course! Lord knows it wasn’t easy, with God’s grace and mercy — you did it! STAND ON BUSINESS!

GABRIEL HECKERMAN

Bachelor of Science Biology

“Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value “ — Albert Einstein. We are all so proud of you, and we’re looking forward to seeing all you accomplish in the future. WELL DONE!

Love, your family

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MAKAYLA BIZZELL

Bachelor of Science Agriculture

ELIJAH EVETTS

Bachelor of Science Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Celebrating you, your perseverance, and those who have taught you. Looking forward to the lives God will touch through you and the skills gifted you. Remain a man after God’s heart.

Love, Mom and Dad

We are extremely proud of you! We are looking forward to seeing what God has planned for your future.

Love, Mom and Dad

CONNERY MEYER

Bachelor of Science Management

Congratulations, Connery! We are so proud of you and the amazing young man you have become. We cannot wait to see all of your future accomplishments. We will be cheering you on all along the way! Oh, all the places you’ll go! We love you to the moon and back!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Blakely

MACEY SMALL

Bachelor of Science Computer Information Technology

Congratulations, we’re both so proud of you.

Love, Mom and Dad

RACHEL CARSON

Bachelor of Arts Criminology

The experience of losing my mother to the tragedy of domestic violence has driven my determination to study criminology and sociology to advocate for others. Now that I am graduating at the age of 54, I would like to express gratitude to those who supported my pursuit as a nontraditional student, my family and friends, my professors, and the On-Demand department for their guidance so that I could balance my work life and school life like the scales of justice.

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VICTORIA MARSH

Bachelor of Social Work

SYDNEY GRAVES

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Cheers to you Doctor Sydney Erin Graves! Your hard work and persistence has led you to this momentous occasion, we are so happy for you! There are no limits for you. Congratulations! We Love you!

We are so very proud of you Victoria! We can’t wait to see what you accomplish in life! Congratulations baby girl! We love you!

Love, Mom, Matt and Aidan

CONNOR FERGUSON

Bachelor of Science Management

Congratulations Connor!

We are so proud of you and the amazing young man that you have become. We look forward to seeing all your future accomplishments and cheering you on along the way. We love you to the moon and back!

“Next Chapter, please turn the page”

Love, Mom, Dad, Opal, Oliver and Family

RYLEE THOMAS

Bachelor of Arts

English

Bachelor of Arts

Political Science

Congratulations! We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. We are excited to see what the future holds for you. You will do great things! Love you, Mom and Dad

KIRSTEN GIVENS

Bachelor of Science

Interior Design & Fashion Merchandising

We are so proud of you baby girl and your willingness to discover your best self. Thank you for making this experience the best any parent could hope for. Our wish for you is that this life becomes all that you want it to. Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small, and that you never need to carry more than you can hold.

Love you — Mom and Dad

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JULIA KIRCHNER

Bachelor of Science Biology

SHELBIE MITCHELL

Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene

Shelbie,

We are amazed at the strength, determination, faith and courage we have seen in you these past two years. We couldn’t be prouder of you!

Love, Dad, Mom, Emilie and Annelie

Congratulations Julia! You did it! We know that you will be successful no matter which path you take. If you continue on to med school we have no doubt that you will be an incredible doctor and your patients will love you. Your kind heart and loving spirit are gifts, and they are meant to be shared. Nanny and Steve would be so proud of you right now.

We love you so much, Mommy, Daddy and Casey

LAUREN REMMERS

Bachelor of Science Management

SAMANTHA BODEMANN

Bachelor of Arts

Broadcasting

Bachelor of Arts Public Relations

It seems like just yesterday we were driving down 65 south saying our goodbyes. Four years sure pass quickly. To say we are proud of you is an understatement, congratulations!

Love, Mom, Dad and Brett

We’re so proud of you Lauren!

Love, Dad and Mom

RACHEL KRAMER

Bachelor of Science

Middle Level Education Social Studies/Language Arts Dual Certification

Rachel,

We wish you a life of love, joy, and happiness. We are proud of you and the amazing, beautiful woman you are and are becoming. Continue to shine your light for all to see. Your accomplishments have never ceased to amaze your family. Your boundless energy and enthusiasm for your education and personal goals continue to inspire all of us. Can’t wait to see what all you accomplish in life. We love you very much! Mom, Dad, and Rebecca

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COLTON ERWIN

Bachelor of Science Management

DEBRA MURRAY

Bachelor of Arts Journalism

Bachelor of Arts Political Science

We are so proud of you!!! We cannot wait to see the great things you will do. Love always, Dad and Mom

Congratulations Colton! We are so proud of all your hard work, dedication, and now graduating from WKU! You have proven to yourself, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. We can’t wait to see where this journey goes on to. You deserve nothing but the best. We love you, Mom & Dad

RYAN ALVEY

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering

Congratulations! We are so proud of you and all that you accomplished at WKU! You made the most of your college experience. Now, make the most of your life by following your dreams as you continue to grow, learn, and challenge yourself! We wish you happiness, life-long friendships, good health, and success in your very bright future! We are excited to see what you will accomplish next! We love you very much!

Love, Mom, Dad, and all of your family.

KENYA BARCUS

Bachelor of Arts Broadcasting

Congratulations Kenya! We are SO proud of you. “Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly” Micah 6:8 Love, Your Family

IN MEMORIAM

ABBY NASH

Bachelor of Science Marketing

My Dearest Abby,

You always made us so proud of you! You were beautiful inside and outside. So smart, so creative, so artistic, but most importantly you were so kind, empathetic, and loving to everyone you met. You made a difference in so many people’s lives. We could not love you more.

You are missed every single day!

Mom, Dad and Caitlyn

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BAILEY BRUSH

Bachelor of Fine Arts Visual Arts

EMMA BAYENS

Bachelor of Arts

Photojournalism

Emma, We are so proud of you and your accomplishments! Never stop chasing your dreams. You can do anything you put your mind to, and we will always support you.

Love, Dad, Mom and Matt

Congratulations on your outstanding achievement, Bailey. I’m so proud of the young woman that you have become. The future is yours for the taking.

I love you, Mom

JULIA STEINMETZ

Bachelor of Science Marketing

Julia,

Congratulations!!

Your passionate dedication to your studies began when you were just a little girl and has never faltered. Throughout college, you worked hard to maintain top grades and involve yourself at every opportunity –all while working multiple jobs to finance your education. We are so proud to watch you graduate with honors, and we admire you for being the amazing, kind young woman you always are. Your future is bright, Shine On!

Love, Mom, Dad and Hope

PANDORA BOOTH

Bachelor of Arts Journalism

To my wonderful daughter, remember that this is just the beginning of great things to come. Love, Mom

Pandora, congratulations on your graduation, I’m so proud of you. Love, Dad.

ABIGAIL LOFTUS

Bachelor of Arts

Advertising

Bachelor of Arts

Strategic Communications

Abby, Congratulations! We’re proud of your achievements, but even more proud of the person you’ve become. We can’t wait to see what’s next in your journey.

Love, Mom, Papi and Grandma

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