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C O M M E N C E M E N T E X E R C I S E S
S AT U R D AY, M AY 9 , 2 0 2 0
D I L LO N , MO N TA N A
123rdU N I V E R S I T Y O F M O N T A N A W E S T E R N C O M M E N C E M E N T
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O R D E R O F E X E R C I S E S
WELCOME VIDEO PRESENTATION
Beth Weatherby, D.A., Chancellor, the University of Montana Western
CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE MONTANA BOARD OF REGENTS VIDEO PRESENTATION
Robert A. Nystuen, Montana University System Board of Regents & Market President of Glacier Bank
CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF MONTANA WESTERN VIDEO PRESENTATION
Ethan Powell, 2019-20 President, ASUMW
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS VIDEO PRESENTATION
Kelly Cresswell, Executive Director at Reach Higher Montana and Vice President of the Student Assistance Foundation
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES AND CONFERRING OF DEGREES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA WESTERN VIDEO PRESENTATION
Certificates, Associate Degrees Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees
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EARLY CHILDHOOD CERTIFICATE
Aja Andrea CrawfordGreat Falls, MT
Margaret DeanHelena, MT
Lizeth HollisGreat Falls, MT
Melissa NikolakakosGreat Falls, MT
Theresa NostrantBozeman, MT
Karen Ray Laurel, MT
Jazmin RiveraDillon, MT
Megan RussellKalispell, MT
McKenna Rae Sealey Roundup, MT
Teri J. ValvodaEast Helena, MT
Kathy WhitishGreat Falls, MT
Pamela WiegandSun River, MT
FARRIER SCIENCE CERTIFICATE
Teadora T. KrausWest Allis, WI
Katrina Marie PanecJuniata, NE
Jack PedersonVictor, MT
GLASS CERTIFICATE
Tessa LokasonLaguna Beach, CA
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
BUSINESS
Nicholas John Caffrey Kansas City, KS
Brandon HunterReno, NV • cum laude
Miranda LeMieuxHelena, MT • magna cum laude
Anthony Lloyd Elgin ZulloChoteau, MT
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Shelby Alexander Lewistown, MT • summa cum laude
Bridgette Brennan Chinook, MT
Kharysa M. Bucher Kalispell, MT • cum laude
Kelsey ClarkMissoula, MT • summa cum laude
Jonna M. DallaserraButte, MT • cum laude
Amanda C. DodsonShelby, MT • magna cum laude
Sharon Elaine EastmanLivingston, MT • magna cum laude
Kaitlyn EllisNew Meadows, ID • cum laude
Emily FeddesTownsend, MT
Candace FritzGreat Falls, MT • cum laude
Emily GardnerReno, NV • summa cum laude
Christyna A. GillespeyLewistown, MT
KaSondra Marie GrymesHamilton, MT • magna cum laude
Kenyon HattenBoyd, MT • cum laude
Sasha HelmbrechtBillings, MT
Crystal HillBillings, MT • summa cum laude
Shelby HillLewistown, MT • magna cum laude
Kaden HitchensHelena, MT • magna cum laude
Alexandra IdeGreat Falls, MT • summa cum laude
Haley Jo JacobsonBozeman, MT • summa cum laude
Amy KundeyGreat Falls, MT • magna cum laude
Cassidy MandicButte, MT • summa cum laude
Megan MosbyLaurel, MT • summa cum laude
Kristen MuffickHelena, MT • magna cum laude
Melissa NikolakakosGreat Falls, MT • summa cum laude
Todd NordahlDillon, MT • cum laude
Jacquelyn S. PeguesMissoula, MT • magna cum laude
Shanae Hope PlocherCorvallis, MT • summa cum laude
Jazmin RiveraDillon, MT • magna cum laude
Marena R. Stidham White Sulphur Springs, MT
• summa cum laude
Desiree N. VaughnHavre, MT
Jennie L. YatesGreat Falls, MT • cum laude
EDUCATION STUDIES
Travis J. Ackerson Dillon, MT • cum laude
Tabitha Blockeel Fairfield, MT • cum laude
Cailey DenBoerLincoln, MT • summa cum laude
Emily EngenFort Benton, MT • summa cum laude
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Sheridan HaferButte, MT
Alexandra C. HughesMissoula, MT • magna cum laude
Karen KaleMerced, CA • magna cum laude
Keilie D. KohlmanBillings, MT • magna cum laude
Mary Beth LyonsButte, MT
Skiela MagerTwin Bridges, MT • magna cum laude
Amanda McClishAlder, MT • magna cum laude
Amara E. McDaniel Whitefish, MT • magna cum laude
Ryelee A. NahrgangCenterville, MT • cum laude
Theresa NostrantBozeman , MT • cum laude
Mckenna OriButte, MT • magna cum laude
Andrew PiersonDeer Lodge, MT
Myla Nicole RobbinsGreat Falls, MT • cum laude
Johnna Rae SimmonsWallace, ID • summa cum laude
Austyn N. Sivumaki Great Falls, MT
Jayden C. TrippHelena, MT • cum laude
Abbie Marie WithamHelena, MT • magna cum laude
EQUINE STUDIES
Ashley Kate BirdBroadus, MT • magna cum laude
Maggie Blandford Burlington, CO • magna cum laude
Jason Ferris Dillon, MT • cum laude
Lauren RidegHuson, MT • cum laude
Alexandria Christine ShaverBend, OR • magna cum laude
Sierra Alexis Marie YoungOnida, SD • magna cum laude
NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP
Ashley Kate BirdBroadus, MT • magna cum laude
Maggie BlandfordBurlington, CO • magna cum laude
Britney ChristensonHamer, ID
Bailey Mapes Spokane, WA • summa cum laude
Madison R. SandMalta, MT
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Mariah M. AmsburyDillon, MT • magna cum laude
Bonner ApplegateDillon, MT
Benjamin Thomas ConoverMendham, NJ
Samantha DuncanEllensburg, WA • summa cum laude
Cade Daniel EstesKalispell, MT
Julia M. Hawley Bozeman , MT
Kyrah JonesLaBarge, WY • magna cum laude
Johanna K. MarcilleSpring Creek, NV
Joshua Dean MillsCuster, MT
Daniel MoussoHamilton, MT
Amber NelsonClancy, MT
Cameron Jade SturbaumDenver, CO
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Cameron AbdolhosseinzadehMemphis, TN
Brandon K. AimsbackBrowning, MT • cum laude
Iriey AndersonCondon, MT • cum laude
Jeremias AuchBoulder, MT • summa cum laude
Tyrone BairdMissoula, MT • cum laude
Halsten BeckValier, MT
Savanna BignellAvon, MT • cum laude
Tabitha Anne BlockeelFairfield, MT • cum laude
Drew Easton BlubaughDeer Lodge, MT • cum laude
Katherine BrownHelena, MT • summa cum laude
Tiffani BruceDillon, MT • cum laude
Kody Wesley CarverButte, MT
Britney ChristensonHamer, ID
Sara ChristiaensValier, MT • cum laude
Jacelyn CroffBrowning, MT
Ericka Hinojosa DelgadoTwin Bridges, MT
Gabriel DelormeColumbia Falls, MT
Cory DiazMissoula, MT
Alessandra E. DougherBozeman , MT
Ryann Dawn EhmanDeer Lodge, MT
Jerry David FerrisDillon, MT • cum laude
Olivia FitzGeraldJordan, MT • magna cum laude
Tallon GrayGreat Falls, MT • cum laude
Sheridan HaferButte, MT
T H E C L A S S O F 2 0 2 0
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Marley HeldGreat Falls, MT • cum laude
Paul Goldsborough Helfrich Mammoth, WY • cum laude
Molly A. HickeyBozeman, MT
Karsyn HouskaThree Forks, MT • magna cum laude
Tamer JamiesonChinook, MT
Madison Johnson
Dillon, MT • magna cum laude
Tate Gerald Langel Helena, MT • magna cum laude
Kane LawsonHot Springs, MT • cum laude
Tyson LaylandIdaho Falls, ID • summa cum laude
Sean Brander MatticeDeer Lodge, MT
Walker Layne McKitrickMcAllister, MT • magna cum laude
Samantha MehtaWoodbury, MN
Seray N. MickenDillon, MT
Christina Marie MontgomeryCorvallis, MT
Chevyn-Rea MorganWaignea, HI
Trey MountsBelgrade, MT
Casey E. PalmerBrant Lake, NY
Jesus E. ParamoDesert Hot Springs, CA
Jacob ParishButte, MT • cum laude
Jack Sylvester PedersonDillon, MT
DeAndre DeRose PowellBattle Mountain, NV • cum laude
Trevor D. ReidChinook, MT • summa cum laude
Austin RogersFairfield, MT
MacKenzie RosenbaumFairfield, MT • magna cum laude
Paige RouseDillon, MT
Samantha SampsonWise River, MT
Kyle SchulteButte, MT • cum laude
Brooke K. SmithWhitehall, MT • summa cum laude
Rachel SmithWhitehall, MT
Graysen B. SpicherHingham, MT • summa cum laude
Lucas J. UeckerLewistown, MT
Kayla Sue UnderwoodGreat Falls, MT • summa cum laude
Hannah Claire WalesRidgefield, WA
Devon WatkinsSidney, MT
Hagen Joseph WebsterSpring Creek, NV
Taylor White Helena, MT • cum laude
Matthew WhitworthCarey, ID • cum laude
Logan WilsonDillon, MT
Matthew Riley WilsonHamilton, MT • cum laude
Brooke WiltbankHamilton, MT • magna cum laude
Taylor Alan Wood Victor, MT • summa cum laude
Sierra Alexis Marie YoungOnida, SD • magna cum laude
Anthony Lloyd Elgin ZulloChoteau, MT
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE
Mercedes Jo CourchesneMissoula, MT
BACHELOR OF ARTS
ANTHROPOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY
Levi G. AlvisSan Jose, CA • magna cum laude
Jenna EatonBillings, MT
Heather Jovay HardingPhilipsburg, MT
Jedediah-Benjamin Pekelo Kau HeffernanHauula, Hawaii • magna cum laude
Desirae M. KloseDillon, MT
Joseph ReedDillon, MT • magna cum laude
ENGLISH
William CogginsButte, MT
Rachel Lynn Harris Anaconda, MT
Jacob LeoHelena, MT
Amber NelsonClancy, MT
Ava Lavina NelsonLivingston, MT
Callie Rose WollenburgRed Lodge, MT
ENGLISH & SECONDARY EDUCATION
Devyn ChristianMeridian, ID
Samantha Jo DuncanEllensburg, WA • summa cum laude
Courtney Maye GeorgeBig Fork, MT • magna cum laude
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Mary Jo Ann HartmanHelena, MT • cum laude
Caitlin Celene Hortert Scappoose, OR • cum laude
Garrett William PoulsonBoise, ID
Cassandra Punohu Anaconda, MT • summa cum laude
Elizabeth R. SherwoodKalispell, MT
Thérèse VaniskoHelena, MT • cum laude
GLASS
Tessa LokasonLaguna Beach, CA
INTERDISCIPLINARY SOCIAL SCIENCE
Micah LaQuann BisbeeLapwai, ID • magna cum laude
Madline M. BowmanMeridian, ID • summa cum laude
Nathan Richard EuryHelena, MT • magna cum laude
Daniel Gregory FlanneryGreat Falls, MT • cum laude
INTERDISCIPLINARY SOCIAL SCIENCE & SECONDARY EDUCATION
Heather DudleyDillon, MT
Andrew KellyButte, MT
MODERN HISTORY
Madline M. BowmanMeridian, ID • summa cum laude
Caitlin CooperDillon, MT
Daniel Gregory FlanneryGreat Falls, MT • cum laude
Jacob D. SteilmanButte, MT • magna cum laude
MODERN HISTORY & SECONDARY EDUCATION
Heather DudleyDillon, MT
Jordon T. HuntGreat Falls, MT
PSYCHOLOGY
Kaylynn Michelle BakerColville, WA • cum laude
Harley R. BarnettTownsend, MT
Caitlyn Berringer-CorsoBig Timber, MT • magna cum laude
Julia M. HawleyBozeman , MT
Cassandra KnightEast Hartford, CT • cum laude
Aspen Noel KolwyckFairfield, MT
Johanna K. MarcilleSpring Creek, NV
Justin MayseBig Sky, MT
Isabel Rose MoughamianIdaho City, ID • cum laude
Brittany A. PeltonButte, MT
Brittany J. RooleyDillon, MT • cum laude
Augustina Raincrow WoffordDillon, MT • magna cum laude
VISUAL ARTS
Elizabeth K. FinleyChinook, MT • magna cum laude
Jenna Hope FoxChinook, MT • magna cum laude
Isabel Rose MoughamianIdaho City, ID • cum laude
Adrianna StandifordChinook, MT • magna cum laude
Rebecca Marie WeidkampCorvallis, MT • cum laude
Augustina Raincrow WoffordDillon, MT • magna cum laude
Marlee ZentnerSidney, MT • summa cum laude
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ART EDUCATION
Brooklyn Jo BennettHelena, MT • magna cum laude
Samara Rae BrunetWhitehall, MT • cum laude
Sharon BrayButte, MT • magna cum laude
Samantha DentHenderson, NV • magna cum laude
Samantha Jo MitchellDillon, MT • magna cum laude
Kamaria SinnottHelena, MT • cum laude
Adrianna StandifordChinook, MT • magna cum laude
BIOLOGY
Ryann Dawn EhmanDeer Lodge, MT
Julianna GonzalesGreat Falls, MT • cum laude
Sky LoslebenBig Fork, MT
Carol Grace MaxwellBancroft, ID • magna cum laude
Garrett MussmannMurtaugh, ID • summa cum laude
Heather Marie RedmanDove Canyon, CA
Casey Glenn RyterHamilton, MT
Skye SutphinLynnwood, WA • cum laude
Lucas J. UeckerLewistown, MT
Devon WatkinsSidney, MT
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BIOLOGY & SECONDARY EDUCATION
Aubrey CarpenterMelrose, MT • cum laude
BUSINESS & COMPUTER APPLICATIONS EDUCATION
Gary StevensonLodge Grass, MT • magna cum laude
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Cole BakerMissoula, MT • magna cum laude
Joshua Orion BendaSuperior, MT • summa cum laude
Sydney M. BergrenDarby, MT
Naycia Dianna BerryHelena, MT
Ashley Kate BirdBroadus, MT • magna cum laude
Maggie BlandfordBurlington, CO • magna cum laude
Brandy BookoutColorado and Alaska • cum laude
Connor John BurkhartFirth, ID • summa cum laude
Nicholas John CaffreyKansas City, KS
Dylan CoodyLivingston, MT
Christian DeaneIdaho Falls, ID • cum laude
James Edwards IIIBellevue, WA
Braegon Erickson Malta, ID
Jason Ferris Dillon, MT • cum laude
Elizabeth K. FinleyChinook, MT • magna cum laude
Jenna Hope FoxChinook, MT • magna cum laude
Grace Evelyn GathenEsperance, NY
Conner HagelKalispell, MT • cum laude
Cole James HarperButte, MT
Esther Elena HernandezTracy, CA
Milagros Moreyra HernandezValdez, AK
Molly Ann HickeyBozeman , MT
Brandon HunterReno, NV • cum laude
Joshua L. JessopCorvallis, MT • magna cum laude
Taylor Lynn JohnsonClyde Park, MT
Ibrahima KeitaSalt Lake City, UT
Mackenzie Kendall Snoqualmie, WA • cum laude
Faith Sunny KeysFort Peck , MT
Key KlunglandChinook, MT
Wyatt N. LaaksoBozeman , MT
MaKylyn R. LandonCenterville, MT
Nikolas A. LegarretaGooding, ID
Miranda LeMieuxHelena, MT • magna cum laude
Dylan Lindner Columbia Falls, MT
Marisa LustigCottonwood, ID • summa cum laude
Bailey MapesSpokane, WA • summa cum laude
Kaitlyn MatayaDeer Park, WA • summa cum laude
Denzel T. MauaBillings, MT
Sydney NashRoseburg, OR • magna cum laude
Addie Jo NesbitWillow Creek, MT • cum laude
Camas J. NevilleHamer, ID • cum laude
Jack PedersonVictor, MT
Dale Walker PetersonJackson, MT
Paul Jaymes PetersonTwin Bridges, MT
Ethan PowellGardiner, MT • cum laude
Lauren Rideg Frenchtown, MT • cum laude
Nate Anders RismonHavre, MT • cum laude
Ashton C. RussellSheridan, MT
Madison R. SandMalta, MT
Emilie Jane SaylerButte, MT
Dalton SessionsButte, MT
Conlan SmithIdaho Falls, ID
Lorrie Ann SmithLaie, HI • cum laude
Jaylee StimpsonPaul, ID • magna cum laude
Jes Lee TewsFallon, NV
Rikki Brooks ThompsonTrenton, UT • cum laude
Madison VanBaggenTualatin, OR • cum laude
Sophia WassBelgrade, MT • magna cum laude
Anna WilsonOlalla, WA • summa cum laude
Jamie WinesEly , NV • magna cum laude
Ellen WolfermanMissoula, MT
Sierra Alexis Marie YoungOnida, SD • magna cum laude
Anthony Lloyd Elgin Zullo Choteau, MT
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Susan Nicholson AndersonHelena, MT • summa cum laude
Rebecca A. BrewerLolo, MT • summa cum laude
Jennifer CichoszHavre, MT • summa cum laude
Khristi K. DrabbsMalta, MT • summa cum laude
Teah FullerAnaconda, MT • cum laude
Brandi Boone SimpsonBigfork, MT • summa cum laude
EARTH SCIENCE & SECONDARY EDUCATION
Mathew O'BrienKalispell, MT • magna cum laude
ECOLOGY
Bridger BertramSalmon, ID • magna cum laude
Kayla ColemanTwin Bridges, MT
Olivia FitzGeraldJordan, MT • magna cum laude
Michael Ross Grover Jr. Nampa, ID • cum laude
Paul Goldsborough HelfrichMammoth, WY • cum laude
Dylan JohnsonPower, MT
Drake KoppAnaconda, MT
Kyle LarsenFallon, NV • cum laude
Reno-Paul H. LindesmithPolson, MT
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
John BakkumTownsend, MT • magna cum laude
Paul G. BielawskiShelby, MT
Emilee BirneyDillon, MT • magna cum laude
Alannah Blackgoat Browning, MT • cum laude
Ashley BurdBrowning, MT • magna cum laude
Zebah T. BurdeauBrowning, MT • magna cum laude
Josey Ann CarrLonepine, MT • magna cum laude
Justine Jay ChristiansonHelena, MT • cum laude
Danielle CyrLincoln, MT • summa cum laude
Ava DunnehoffKalispell, MT • summa cum laude
Victoria FladstolConrad, MT
Kirsten Draeger GreilHelena, MT • summa cum laude
MaryCatherine HammWinter Haven, FL • cum laude
Vatore Anne HekkelAnaconda, MT • magna cum laude
Tanner HoffHot Springs, MT • cum laude
Karsyn HouskaThree Forks, MT • magna cum laude
Tana HubberButte, MT • cum laude
Alexandra C. HughesMissoula, MT • magna cum laude
Shelby KluesnerDillon, MT • magna cum laude
Lacey KnadlerAnaconda, MT • magna cum laude
Catherine Elizabeth KrausButte, MT • cum laude
Kathryn KroppPhoenix, AZ • summa cum laude
Rosa Helena LincolnHelena, MT • summa cum laude
Sierra LyonsLander, WY • summa cum laude
McKayla MacielBillings, MT • magna cum laude
Kylie McCreeBelgrade, MT • magna cum laude
Shayla Mae McGregorHelena, MT • magna cum laude
Walker Layne McKitrickMcAllister, MT • magna cum laude
Sydney Raye Not AfraidLodge Grass, MT
Jessica Lynn PickensHelena, MT • cum laude
Marcus F. Richards Butte, MT • magna cum laude
Megan Russell Kalispell, MT • summa cum laude
Justin M. SilvaHot Springs, MT • cum laude
Johnna Rae SimmonsBillings, MT • summa cum laude
Graysen B. Spicher Hingham, MT • summa cum laude
DeeDee Belle Spotted BearCut Bank, MT • cum laude
Rachael SwimleyBozeman , MT • cum laude
Jayden C. TrippHelena, MT • cum laude
Ashlee N. VingomButte, MT • cum laude
Jessica Ann WatsonMissoula, MT • summa cum laude
ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATION
Anne Mariah AlsethBoise, ID • magna cum laudeUMW HONORS PROGRAM ENDORSEMENT
Emerson BlotzChanhassen, MN • magna cum laude
Shilah Marie Doble Polson, MT
Eric DrissellLewistown, MT • magna cum laude
Jessica M. FieldsHelena, MT • magna cum laude
Tate Gerald LangelHelena, MT • magna cum laude
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Margo Lorene AndersonPomerene, AZ • summa cum laude
Emerson BlotzChanhassen, MN • magna cum laude
Cory DiazMissoula, MT
Eric DrissellLewistown, MT • magna cum laude
Nathan HutsonLewiston, ID
Lydia Marie LandauWoodland, CA • summa cum laude
Tate Gerald LangelHelena, MT • magna cum laude
Erin L. McGowanKalispell, MT • summa cum laude
Tea RaineyHall, MT
Megan Lee TarmichaelNewberg, OR • summa cum laude
Lonnie Von OesenGreat Falls, MT
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Zacherie L. BrownHamilton, MT
GENERAL SCIENCE BROAD FIELD & SECONDARY EDUCATION
Aubrey CarpenterMelrose, MT • cum laude
HEALTH & HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Tori AndersonRigby, ID • cum laude
Terri ArnesonAnaconda, MT
Harley R. BarnettTownsend, MT
Brandy BookoutColorado and Alaska • cum laude
Coleton DavisKalispell, MT
Derrek DurocherChoteau, MT • magna cum laude
Kelsie Jo GrayDeer Lodge, MT • magna cum laude
Brianna KingSpokane, WA
Bethany A. McLeanButte, MT • cum laude
Alexa Rose MortonSan Diego, CA • magna cum laude
Carly PatersonSand Coulee, MT
Chad Michael PetersonButte, MT
TediJo ToddBig Timber, MT • summa cum laude
Michael Allen WigginsDillon, MT
Katelyn WilsonGreat Falls, MT • cum laude
Kaylin WilsonYelm, WA
Journy C. F. Young Kettle Falls, WA
MATHEMATICS
Olivia FitzGeraldJordan, MT • magna cum laude
Tyler Cade RichardsonHelena, MT
MATHEMATICS & SECONDARY EDUCATION
Jerry D. FerrisDillon, MT • cum laude
Joseph T. JoyceButte, MT • cum laude
NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP
Dana ArmisteadZebulon, GA
Ashley Kate BirdBroadus, MT • magna cum laude
Maggie BlandfordBurlington, CO • magna cum laude
Britney ChristensonDubois, ID
Jason Ferris Dillon, MT • cum laude
Trista HartingQuincy, WA • magna cum laude
Teadora T. KrausWest Allis, WI • cum laude
Sky LoslebenBig Fork, MT
Marisa LustigCottonwood, ID • summa cum laude
Jacob MalekHighwood, MT • magna cum laude
Bailey MapesSpokane, WA • summa cum laude
Renata MillerAnchorage, AK • magna cum laude
Sierra Marie MisevicMissoula, MT
Garrett MussmannMurtaugh, ID • summa cum laude
Camas J. NevilleHamer, ID • cum laude
Katrina PanecJuniata, NE • magna cum laude
Lauren RidegFrenchtown, MT • cum laude
Jordynn SchindlerDillon, MT • cum laude
Alexandria C. ShaverBend, OR • magna cum laude
Lorrie Ann SmithLaie, HI • cum laude
Anna WilsonOlalla, WA • summa cum laude
Jamie WinesEly , NV • magna cum laude
P-3 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Heidi Ann BeckerColstrip, MT • magna cum laude
Kimberly Kay BrownLibby, MT • summa cum laude
T H E C L A S S O F 2 0 2 0
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Cheryl L. DeswoodBrowning, MT • cum laude
Jonna M. DallaserraButte, MT • cum laude
Megan DunlopArlee, MT • summa cum laude
Kaitlyn EllisNew Meadows, NV • cum laude
Tammy FoleyBrady, TX • cum laude
Candace FritzGreat Falls, MT • magna cum laude
Erin Sue GalleAnaconda, MT • cum laude
Louise Elaine GiebelBrowning, MT • summa cum laude
Justin GrahamLibby, MT • cum laude
Kelsey Hall Browning, MT
Hailey Jo HeadleyButte, MT
Ninette JohnsonBallantine, MT • summa cum laude
Rebecca KennedyBrowning, MT • summa cum laude
Colleen M. KiviGreat Falls, MT • cum laude
Sierra LakeHamilton, MT • summa cum laude
Mckenzie LencioniSand Coulee, MT • cum laude
Leah LybeckKalispell, MT • summa cum laude
Shayla MontgomeryLibby, MT • magna cum laude
Jennifer Jo MooreGreat Falls, MT • magna cum laude
Joni NeidighTroy, MT • magna cum laude
Shylah Marie PolingStevensville, MT • summa cum laude
Mellonie Roesler-BegalkeTroy, MT • summa cum laude
Melissa VaughanButte, MT • cum laude
Angela Coreen WheelerLaurel, MT
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH K-12
Tyrone BairdMissoula, MT • cum laude
Drew Easton BlubaughDeer Lodge, MT • cum laude
Taylor CanrightHelena, MT • cum laude
Bryce Patrick CuchineGreat Falls, MT • magna cum laude
Eli HohnTownsend, MT
Austin KingsburyButte, MT
Jeffrey T. KrissekBillings, MT • cum laude
Shelbi Kristen KuslerKalispell, MT • magna cum laude
Quinn Riley McGlothlinSidney, MT • cum laude
Murphy McGowanLincolnville, ME • magna cum laude
Hollee MeekSimms, MT • magna cum laude
Madison Quinn PerimanGreat Falls, MT
Connor SchulteButte, MT
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MONTANA WESTERN HONORS PROGRAM
ANNE ALSETH,
2020 HONORS PROGRAM ENDORSEMENT
Our honors program gives curious and motivated students the opportunity to seek greater challenge through honors seminars.
The seminars are small, interactive, interdisciplinary classes, based on a common theme, rich in reading, writing and independent projects. To graduate with an honors endorsement, students take at least four seminars including at least two seminars at the 300 or 400-level.
TRADITIONAL HOOD COLORS
AGRICULTURE
ECONOMICS
EDUCATION
FINE ARTS
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
LIBRARY SCIENCE
MUSIC
ARTS & HUMANITIES
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PUBLIC HEALTH
SCIENCE
VETERINARY SCIENCE
BUSINESS
JOURNALISM
LAW
PHILOSOPHY
Maize
Copper
Light Blue
Brown
Russet
Lemon
Pink
White
Sage Green
Salmon Pink
Golden Yellow
Gray
Drab
Crimson
Purple
Dark Blue
LATIN HONORS
3.85 to 4.00 GPA
3.65 to 3.84 GPA
3.33 to 3.64 GPA
summa cum laude
magna cum laude
cum laude
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CEREMONIAL MACE
The mace is a highly ornamented staff used during formal processions including today’s commencement processional.
Many U.S. universities and colleges use the mace exclusively for their commencement ceremonies. It is usually carried by a college president, chancellor, provost or grand marshal.
The mace dates back to medieval times when it was used as a weapon. By the 16th century, it became a symbol of authority and was embraced as a ceremonial object by colleges and universities.
Montana Western’s mace was created by the Industrial Arts Department in 1984 and its first documented use by a chief marshal was 1992.
This year’s chief marshal is Dr. Alan Weltzien, Professor of English at the University of Montana Western. Dr. Weltzien is retiring this spring after 29 years of teaching at Montana Western.
CHANCELLOR'S MEDALLION
Dating back to the middle ages, the Chain of Office, anchored by the Chancellor's Medallion, is a traditional part of the regalia of university presidents and chancellors that is worn during formal academic functions. The University of Montana Western Chancellor's M e d a l l i o n w a s i n t ro d u c e d a t l a s t y e a r ’ s commencement ceremony. The medal, struck in silver and plated in gold, was made by Medalcraft Mint Inc., located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Donated by the University of Montana Western Foundation, the medallion features the seal of the University of Montana Western and will be passed down to each future chancellor.
C O M M E N C E M E N T T R A D I T I O N S
The University of Montana Western is tobacco free. All types of tobacco use are prohibited on campus. Thank you for helping us maintain a healthy environment for everyone. Upon request, Montana Western provides written materials in alternative formats for persons with disabilities. For more information about this or other disability services and accommodation needs, please contact the Student Affairs Disability Office at 406-683-7388.
ACADEMIC REGALIA
Our tradition of the faculty wearing caps, gown and hoods had its origins in medieval universities of western Europe. The primary purpose was to distinguish persons of significant academic achievement. The hood has become a decorative and colorful guide to identifying the level of the degree, the academic field of learning and the institution from which the degree was received. Hoods are lined with the official colors of the university, and the hood trimming color indicates the subject to which the degree pertains.
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