ThirtiethCommencement Ceremony

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August 8, 202010:00 A.M.

Virtual Ceremony

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Welcome……………………………………..………..........Dr. Dennis Lancaster Interim Chancellor, Missouri State University-West Plains

Congratulations ………………………………………………Mrs. Carol SilveyMissouri State University Board of Governors

Address to the Graduates…………………………………..........Mr. Clif Smart President, Missouri State University

Presentation of Graduates……………………………………Dr. Michael OrfInterim Dean of Academic Affairs, Missouri State University-West Plains

Conferring of Degrees……………….……...…………Dr. Dennis Lancaster

Recognizing Graduates……………………Master’s Degrees, MSU Outreach Bachelor’s Degrees, MSU Outreach Associate’s Degrees, MSU-West Plains

Conclusion......……...............................................................…..Dr. Angela TottyDean of Student Services, Missouri State University-West Plains

30th ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Faculty

** Missouri State University-West Plains Per Course Faculty

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Amy Ackerson, M.S.N.Leigh Adams, M.A.Craig D. Albin, D.A.Jessica Barton, B.S.N.Edward Birdyshaw, Ph.D.Cathy Boys, M.S. Lacey Campbell, M.S.N.Judy L. Carr, M.A.Barbara A. Caton, M.S.N.Anyta Cavitt, M.S. Ed.**Kirsten Cotter, B.S.N.Melinda Denton, M.S.Ana Estrella, M.S.James Hart, M.S.Lindsay Hill, M.Ed.Phillip Howerton, Ph.D.Carla Huddleston, M.S.N.Renee Keith, Ed.D.Jason McCollom, Ph.D.Kathleen Morrison, Ph.D.

Carla Neff, B.S.Neva J. Parrott, M.L.Gary Phillips, Ph.D.Alex Pinnon, M.A.Jacob Poulette, B.S. Frank Priest, M.F.A.Sheila Rather, B.S.N.Sharath Rongali, Ph.D.Joseph Kip Rugutt, Ph.D. Dasha Russell, M.Acc.Tresa Ryan, M.B.A.Deanna Smith, M.B.A.*Rajiv Thakur, Ph.D.Jay Towell, M.S.Jerry Trick, M.S.Ed.Kimberly Walker, M.S.Ed.* Jane Ward, Ed.D.*Ben Wheeler, Ph. D.David J. White, M.A. Linda Wulff-Risner, Ph.D.

* Missouri State University-Springfield Faculty

Grand Marshal: Brenda Smith, M.S.Ed.

Board of Governors

Craig Frazier, ChairAmy Counts, Vice ChairGabriel E. GoreCarrie TerginBeverly Miller Keltner

Christopher WatersLynn ParmanJay WassonCarol SilveyBriar A. Douglas, Student member

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* graduating Cum Laude (cumulative GPA of 3.400-3.699)• graduating Magna Cum Laude (cumulative GPA of 3.700-3.999)∆ graduating Summa Cum Laude (cumulative GPA of 4.000)+ member of Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society^ member of Darr Honors Program √ member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Candidates for the Master of Arts in Teaching

Nikki PoindexterBrandon Somoza

Candidates for the Master of Business Administration

David CockrumJoseph Varosi

Candidates for the Master of Science in Counseling,

Secondary Education Erin Rigdon

Jennifer Shipley

Candidate for the Master of ScienceCybersecurity

Stacey Tune

Candidate for the Master of Science in Early Childhood

& Family Development Autumn Kuyper

Candidate for the Master of Science in Educational Administration,

Elementary Education Abby Clinton

Candidate for the Master of Science in Education,

Educational Technology Dingshuo Strong

Candidate for the Master of Science in Education,

Elementary Education Jeremy Atchison

Candidates for theBachelor of Science

Child & Family DevelopmentMackenzie Anderson *

Jordyn EdwardsMyeesha JohnsonHannah Tombley

Criminology

Braydon PenderAngela Roy

Robert Dagen Sands *Cassandra SlonikerJohn Roy Williams

Elementary EducationKayla Andres •Kaitlyn Baker *

Shelby BoxKelsey Caldwell *

Emma DavisJustin Davis *Keri Deckard *

April Dawn GastineauJacob Hood

Sherri HowellChristopher Laws •

Micah Lee *Tracy Mahan

Jessica Martin • Whitney Miller

Brooke Mitchell ∆Jesse Ortiz

Mackenzie Simon *Kiera Smith

Melissa TomovickSara Tucker *Korrie Vance

Hanna Vines *Lexie Waggoner •

Steven WiggsNora Woolsey *

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Education (Middle School/Social Science)Amanda Rust

General AgricultureGinger Barnes

Nicholas Hirsch ∆

General BusinessTeresa McFaul *

General StudiesJames Denton

Robin McDaniel-JohnsonRachel Peterson

Hospitality Leadership/Gen OpsDarby Graham *

NursingLaura JenkinsKellie Pace *

PsychologyKendra Aldridge

Jodie BellShelby CountsDarcy Drake ∆Sandra Drake •Lindsey Hicks

Kendra Stillwell

Candidates for theBachelor of Applied Science

General AgricultureHaden Garrett

Technology ManagementE. Niles

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Candidates for theAssociate of Arts

Child & Family DevelopmentNicole Victoria Brakebill

CriminologyTracy L. Armiger

Shyanne Renee Bishop •Paula Clarice Coleman •

General StudiesKeelie Kalamity Allen

Joseph Haden BallSamantha Lynn Ball ∆

Camilly Cristiny Barbosa Da SilvaAllie B. Barnes

Shyanne Bishop •Mariah Paige Braswell •

Tori Nicole BroylesAddison Lynn BrunsonSardaar Khadir CalhounTaylor Dawn Chipps *Robert Joseph ClubbCheyenne Coleman •

Ashley Marie Collins *Elizabeth Jane Copeland *

Kailyn Juanita Corbin *Makenna Lynn Cornelison ∆ ^

Carly Jean Crawford *Demi LyNae Aleda Creek *

Priscilla Marie CrowellKayla B. Dalton

Breana Renae Davis *Lindsay Michelle De La Torre

Mikaela R. DeedsAshley Nicole Dilbeck

Kelsey Loren Draeger √Liliya Yevgenyevna Dudko ∆ ^

Joshua Patrick DunneJulia Kate Dunning • ^Alison LeAnn Eckert

Jeremy Chase Falterman *Amanda Jewel Farris

Madison Rachelle Fleetwood •

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Shala Grace Foster •Sydnee Debra FrisbeeBelinda Renee’ Gaston

Olivia Kay Grandberry √Olivia Kay Gray *

Hannah Michelle GroganShandon Jo Gross *

Stephen Alexander HaleJett M. Haven

Jensyn Elise HeidyCailynne Shay HenryKrista Lynn Henson

Angelina Michelle Herold •Samson Russell Hershenson *

Marie Adaline HicksJordan Rae Hinrichs

Miranda Elaine Hogan •Chloe Elisabeth Howell ∆

Jace D. HutsellGabriel D. Ivins

Lauryn Marissa Jett •Isabel C. JohnsonKaley Jo Johnson

Myeesha Renee JohnsonQuentin Elijah Jones

Michelle Lindsay Kassoff *Brett Kelley

Avery Lauren KenslowHaley Jo Kernodle

Meghan Dawn Ella KingZachary Lee King *Breanna Hope Lane

Justin DeMarc Law •Isaac Austin Lee

Jaiden Rachelle LeonarduzziMary Elizabeth LiechtiKaylee Nicole Liley • ^

Jim Listopad *Madison Lynn Luna

Nicholas Genaro MacchiaDarcy Blair Mainprize

Allan Michael McKinzieRichard James McLain

Michelle Danielle MikelElizabeth M Mitchell

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Emily Kirstin Moore •Alexis Rachelle Morgan * ^

Tristyn Rae Morgan ∆ ^Mary Nyambura Mugeki

Barbara M. Mustion *Kimberly Denise Oaks *

Kaitlyn Obernuefemann *Devin Rylee Osborn •

Jason Tyler OsbornAmbrosia Dawn Palmer ∆ ^Alex Fitzgerald Peterson *

Kylie PingletonBailey Paige Priest *

Melissa G. PruettErica Nicole Puckett

Ronald William Queen *Micheal Patrick Rainwater

Rachel R. Randolph *Kaitlyn Elizabeth RayJessica Marie Rhodes •

Robyn N. Rhodes *Erin Dawn Risner

Madison Marie Roberts *Josh Seth Rutledge *

Emily RyanLayne Michelle Schloman

Sara Ashley SchulzDallas Rae Schweighauser

Madison Ann Shaw • √Bethany Ann ShrodeTaylor Anne Smith

Eric Lamar StaffordJustice Nichole Stanley • √

Laura Marie StineCassandra Mae SullivanRhonda Kay Sullivan •

Landon James Teeter ∆ √Krystal M. Tharp

Kendra McCole ThompsonRyan James Tompkins *

Gabriel W. TrobaughKevin Landon Tyler

Dillon James VanderBogart •Mi Venn •

D’Andre Ramero Vilmar

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Lacey D. Wake *Ellie Jo Walker •

Samuel Joseph Wallin *Kanen T. Watson

Kelsi Lynn Watson •Anthony Shayne Weisbrod •

April Nicole WelshLanessa D. Wheeler

Kelly Marie Wiedemann ∆Ashlyn Lindsey Williams *

Dreydan Joe WilliamsJaneille Dora Williams

Kasey Lynn WoodMegan Dawn Zitter *

Health Professions Arella Angel Bell *

Ambrosia Dawn Palmer ∆

Health Professions (Occupational Therapist) Sierra Marie Jarrett •

Paige Lynnette Rollins *

Health Professions (Physician’s Assistant) Marina Vladimirovna Protsenko ∆

Health Professions (Physical Therapist) Hayden Christopher Green *

Health Professions (Radiographer) Courtney Logan LashleyJohn William Terry ∆ ^

Teaching, Elementary EducationKennedy Faith Adams

Jaden Elizabeth Beasley *Meagan Nicole Carder •Brianne Nicole Combs

Chloe Grace Crain •Andrea Dawn Davis *

Bryanna Nichole Griffin •Emily Secole Harrison

Lindsey Vae Henderson *Kirk R. Hoffman ∆

Teala Caneylee Mahan ∆ √

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Melody Beth Meeks *Jason A. Orr

Kianna Lea Rothermich •Taylor Renee RothermichMcKaelin De’Shae Roy •

Tiffany Elaine SmithAaron G Wright

Candidates for theAssociate of Science

AgricultureLana Maria Alysea Church

Jarod Tyler Coatney •Christian Paul Hirsch • ^

Michael Dale KnappSean Douglas Loughridge

Brandi Faye MaceTisha Lynn Richmond •Dalton James Sanders •Braylin Paige Shelton *Michaela Nicole Silva *

Rachel Lynn Wade •Amanda Dawn White *

BusinessBranden Adam Beauchamp *

Craig Allen CaseyJarod Tyler Coatney •

Alexander Mason CochranTyler Logan Elkins •

Rylee Austin Foreman • √Phoenix Maria Gaston *

Courtney Layne HargroveAbbigail Nichole Harris

Devin Austin Michael HeddenIsrrael Jimenez *

Alexis Lee MerrittJacob Randall Miller

Destaneei Nicole PattersonCynthia Bernice Peak *

Christen Kallynn Weaver Jayden Evan Wiley

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NursingCaroline Jo Adams

Allie B. BarnesAmanda Leigh Brotherton

Hailey Brianna BunchTeresa Michelle Cagle

Emma Nicole Pingleton Carter +Meaghan LaVonne Collins +Kimberly Dawn Counts *+

Autumn Lea Davis +Emma Rae Denton

Ashley Nicole Dilbeck +Shelly Pauline Durham ∆ +

Alison LeAnn EckertAlyssa J. Ehrhart +

Amanda Jewel FarrisAngela Dawn Grogan

Sara Catherine Hathcock • +Cailynne Shay Henry +

Corey Lee JonesHaley Jo Kernodle

Taylor Renee KnocheHoward E Mainprize +

Mary Paige Marty +Crystal Maree MooreAlexis Nicole Neal +

Madison Renee O’Connor • +Kimberly Denise Hainey-Oaks *+

Kaitlyn Obernuefemann * +Amanda Nicole Possehl

Robyn N. Rhodes *+Erin Dawn Risner +

Bucky John Rodriguez *Renee Dawn Roper • +

Delaney Cheyenne Schwartz +Cory Wayne Simmons

Kaylee Hope Spradlin * +Brandy Nicole Underwood

Lacey Danyel Wake * +Johonna R. Walkup • +

Lanessa D. WheelerDreydan Joe Williams

Aimee Barton Winstead * + Megan Dawn Zitter * +

Pre-EngineeringDustin Jesse Bruce

Kyle Lee MartinEmmett Wesley MonksNoah Eugene Taylor ∆

Candidates for theAssociate of Applied Science

Business (Accounting)Angelia Lyn Ashberger *Michael James Jewell * √

Business (Entrepreneurship) Susan Elaine Elizabeth Haller

Business (Management)Cassandra Lee Enlow •Courtney Jean Hensley

Child & Family DevelopmentMiKaela RyAnne Bristol *

Kara Beth HalfordJolene Kay Hays

Myeesha Renee JohnsonCecilia Christine MalkowskiStephanie Lynn Marie Pearce

Alexandra Christine SmithRachael Lauren Wright •

Computer Graphics and ProgrammingMorgan Lindsey Bledsoe

Travis B. Hathcock *Christopher James Johnson

Isaac Austin LeeTolonqua Leroy Miller

Jonathon Kevin Petroski *Shaniah Renee Phillips

Health Information TechnologyJordan Kenneth Ast •

Elizabeth Jane Copeland *Hannah Lynn Smith

Rebecca Annette Utley

Law EnforcementMicah Brent Mckemie

Technology (Advanced Manufacturing Technology)Shelby Lane Barton

Technology (Advanced Industrial Maintenance)Jeffrey Russell Collins ∆ √

Technology (Alternative Energy)Brian David Smolnik •

History of Missouri State University-West Plains

Missouri State University-West Plains was founded in 1963 as the West PlainsResidence Center. In 1977, the Southwest Missouri State University Board ofRegents, and subsequently, the Missouri General Assembly, designated the nameWest Plains campus of Southwest Missouri State University to replace ResidenceCenter. In 1981, the legislature enacted a permanent status bill for the campus. In 1991, the legislature passed House Bill 51 which gave the West Plains campusthe authority to offer “one-year certificates, two-year associate degrees and creditand non-credit courses.” In 2005, the legislature passed Senate Bill 98 whichincluded changing Southwest Missouri State University’s name to Missouri StateUniversity, effective Aug. 28, 2005.

Since 1963, the West Plains campus has grown and evolved to provide afull college experience with quality instruction in a relaxed personal atmosphere.The mission of Missouri State-West Plains is to empower students to achievepersonal success and to enrich their local and global communities. The campusoffers associate degrees designed for transfer into bachelor’s degree programs,as well as career-oriented degrees and certificates. Some bachelor’s and master’sdegree programs also are available at the West Plains campus through MissouriState University’s Outreach program. Enrollment is approximately 1,800 studentsper semester.

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History of Awards & HonorsGranvil Vaughan Founder’s Award

2000: JESS GARNETT

2001: ALLISON SMITH

2002: ROBERT NEATHERY

2003: VIVIAN DRAGO

2004: JIM MCFARLAND

2005: FRANK L. MARTIN, III

2006: PAUL CHILDERS

2007: WILLIAM AND VIRGINIA DARR

2008: DR. MARVIN FOWLER

2009: JUDGE HAROLD & MRS. MARTHA HENRY

2010: JOE PAUL EVANS

2011: JEANETTE GRISHAM

2012: MARY HASS SHEID

2013: JERRY AND SUE HALL

2014: DAVID GOHN

2015: ROGER (DUSTY) SHAW

2016: NORMAN (JOE) SPEARS

2017: JAY PADGETT

2018: NEWT & CAROLYN BRILL

2019: DANNY & FLORENCE JAMES

Honorary Degree Recipients2011: KENNOTH GAMMILL

2012: PAUL CHILDERS

2013: EDITH WILLIAMS

2014: PEGGY KISSINGER

2015: LINDA MOORE

2016: LAUREL THOMPSON

2017: TERRY “BO” PACE

2018: JACK MCNEVIN

2019: CLARENCE “PORKY” BARBER

History of Awards & HonorsDonna Jones Endowed Nursing Professorship

Made possible by the generous support of the following donors:

Doctorate LevelDenver & Seth Myers • West Vue, Inc. • Willow Health Care, Inc.

Master’s LevelAir Evac EMS, Inc. • Ozarks Medical Center • Burton Creek Medical Complex • Penmac

Bachelor’s LevelDr. Marvin L. Fowler • Coastal Systems, Inc.

Associate’s LevelPhysical Therapy Specialists Clinic

Certificate LevelShepherd’s View

William & Virginia Darr Endowed Honors Professorship

Made possible by the generous support of the following donors:

Honorary Degree LevelWilliam & Virginia Darr

Doctorate LevelPhilanthropic Women for Education

Master’s LevelVivian H. Drago Trust • Dr. Marvin & Bettye Fowler • Jeanette K. Grisham

Certificate LevelJames & Leanne Albritton • Beard Law Firm, LLC • Joe & Amanda Driscoll

Elizabeth & Sam Grisham • Brad & Trish (Ruiz) Pearson • Rogers & Anne Taylor

Endowed Professorship of BusinessMade possible by the generous support of the following donors:

Doctorate LevelEmory Melton

Master’s LevelCentury Bank of the Ozarks • Community First Banking Company • Landmark Bank

The Walton Family Foundation

Bachelor’s LevelVivian H. Drago Trust • West Plains Bank and Trust Company

Industrial Development Corporation of West PlainsClif and Gail Smart • Great Southern Bank • Joe Spears

Associate’s LevelDr. Marvin and Bettye Fowler • Jim and Cindy McFarland • Regina Gleghorn

Wood & Huston Bank

Certificate LevelU.S. Bank Foundation • Allison London Smith • Edward Jones Office of Paul Kimberling

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