112th Annual
Commencement
Friday Ceremony • Gross memorial Coliseum
College of Business & Entrepreneurship and College of Health & Life Sciences
May 15, 2015 • 6:00 pm
Saturday Ceremony • Gross Memorial Coliseum
College of Arts & Sciences and College of Education & Technology
May 16, 2015 • 10:00 am
overview
The Beginning .........................................................2
Friday Ceremony
Order of Processional...............................................5
Order of Exercises ....................................................6
Graduates .................................................................7
Saturday Ceremony
Order of Processional.............................................23
Order of Exercises ..................................................24
Graduates ...............................................................25
Honors & PartnershipS
Honors at Graduation ...........................................53
International Partnerships - Graduates..................56
Awards, Academic History
& Recognition
President’s Distinguished Scholar Award ..............66
Navigator Award ....................................................66
Pilot Award ............................................................67
Torch Award ..........................................................68
Academic History ..................................................69
Academic Regalia...................................................70
Symbols..................................................................71
University Mascot ..................................................72
About Our Students ..............................................73
Retiring Faculty and In Memoriam ......................74
History of FHSU Leadership ................................75
Alumni Association ...............................................76
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FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
112th COMMENCEMENT
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The Beginning
OVERVIEW
“Twas built by the toil of our fathers:
To its glory our voices swell.
Hail to old Fort Hays State!”
This is our Heritage: This Is Fort Hays State
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) is a state, taxassisted liberal and applied arts university established
and maintained by the state to serve the people of
Kansas.
The university was established to satisfy a need felt by
the early settlers for educational facilities in the new
region. Martin Allen, a horticulturist who came to Hays
in 1873, and other Hays residents, conceived the idea of
using the Fort Hays Military Reservation land, about to
be abandoned by the government, for experimental and
educational purposes.
The fort was abandoned in 1889. From that time until
1900, the proposal for its use was repeatedly presented
to Congress by farseeing residents of the area. In 1900
the federal government enacted legislation granting
the land to the state of Kansas for a state college, an
agricultural experimental station, and a state park. In
1901 the Kansas legislature accepted the grant.
On June 23, 1902, the university opened with 34
students, two faculty members, and 19 courses. For
two years, sessions were held in two old buildings on
the fort grounds. In 1904, the first stone building was
completed on the “flats” adjacent to Hays and the young
institution was moved to its present location.
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The university opened as the Western Branch of the
Kansas Normal School of Emporia. The curriculum
for the first two years consisted of the upper two years
of high school supplemented by courses in teaching
methods.
After 1910, the first degree, A.B. in Education, was
authorized at this time, although the degree was later
changed to B.S. in Education. Liberal arts degrees of
A.B. and B.S. were authorized in 1930. Graduate work
leading to the master’s degree was first offered in 1929;
in 1958 the university was given permission to grant the
specialist in education degree.
During its years of educational service, the university
has had several changes in its name. In 1914, the Hays
Normal was made independent of the Emporia Normal
School and its name became Fort Hays Kansas State
Normal School. In 1923, the name of the university was
changed to Kansas State Teachers College of Hays.
The right to confer liberal arts degrees was approved by
the Board of Regents early in 1931 and the legislature
authorized the change to the name of Fort Hays Kansas
State College in the same year. In 1977, the name of the
university was changed to Fort Hays State University.
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
112th COMMENCEMENT
Left: Picken Hall
Right: South side of
Industrial Building
with greenhouse;
Principal Picken (far
left, front row) and
faculty posing for
a shot with Picken
Hall in the upper-left
hand corner. Late
1900s.
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
112th COMMENCEMENT
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OVERVIEW
Opening Day of the
Western Branch of
Kansas State Normal
School on the
grounds of the old
Fort Hays Military
Reservation.
OVERVIEW
Courtesy to Graduates
The university wishes to express its appreciation to
the audience for extending courtesy to each graduate.
Before we begin, please be reminded that previous
graduates have expressed their appreciation for the
audience remaining seated and courteous.
This allows the names of all our graduates to be heard
by family and friends. We ask that you please turn
off your cell phone and remain seated until the end of
the ceremony. Please allow all graduates of a college to
return to their seats before applauding.
seating
Seating is available for family and friends on the bleachers
and in the balcony. Reservation of large sections of
seating is not allowed. Seating is on a first-come,
first-served basis. Security officers have been asked to
monitor seating and will request the removal of any
effort or materials intended to reserve seats. Please help
us make seating guests a pleasant experience.
Limited seating is available for the disabled in the bleacher
area on either side in front of the stage.
One person, if necessary, will be allowed to accompany an
individual in this seating area.
Seating is available for the hearing impaired in Section
C. Rebecca Luedders will act as the sign language
interpreter for those guests requiring that service.
FIRST AID, courtesy of the Ellis County EMS, is
located on the lower level at gate 2.
Photos
Individuals who wish to take personal pictures beyond those
offered by the professional photographer may do so from an
area designated on either side of the stage. It is respectfully
requested that individuals refrain from taking pictures in
front of the stage and on the stage floor aisles where the
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candidates are seated, as this disrupts the flow of traffic for
the candidates in the commencement ceremony. Graduates
and their families are welcome to use the stage after the
ceremony for photos.
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
OVERVIEW
Friday Ceremony
Order of Processional
Friday Ceremony
Order of Processional...................................... 5
Order of Exercises ........................................... 6
Departments/Degrees
Master’s Degrees
College of Business & Entrepreneurship ....... 7
College of Health & Life Sciences.................. 9
College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Economics, Finance and Accounting...........13
Informatics ....................................................14
Management and Marketing .......................15
College of Health and Life Sciences
Agriculture ....................................................17
Allied Health.................................................18
Biological Sciences ........................................19
Communication Disorders ..........................19
Health and Human Performance.................19
Nursing .........................................................20
Associate Degrees ..........................................21
CEREMONY
Friday Ceremony • Gross memorial Coliseum
College of Business & Entrepreneurship and
College of Health & Life Sciences
May 15, 2015 • 6:00 pm
Platform Party
Joey Linn
Mirta Martin
Chris Crawford
Shane Bangerter
Joy Hatch
Mike Barnett
Paul Faber
Mark Bannister
Paul Adams
Jeff Briggs
Tim Crowley
Cindy Elliott
Dennis King
Dosse Toulaboe
To be announced
To be announced
To be announced
Brenda Meder
Vice President of Student Affairs, Registrar,
and Mace Bearer
President
Interim Provost
Kansas Board of Regents
Vice President, Technology
Vice President, Administration and Finance
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Dean, College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Dean, College of Education and Technology
Dean, College of Health and Life Sciences
Dean, Graduate School
Assistant Provost for Strategic Partnerships
Director, Virtual College
2014 President’s Distinguished Scholar
2015 Navigator Award Recipient
2015 Pilot Award Recipient
2015 Torch Award Recipient
Reader of Names
Marshals
John Zody & Gregory Weisenborn
Melissa Hunsicker-Walburn
Helen Miles & Denise Orth
Stacey Smith & Carolyn Anderson
Kathleen Ward & Fred Britten
Graduate School
Faculty
Degree Candidates
Business and Entrepreneurship
Health and Life Sciences
Flag Bearer
LeAnn Brown
Shane Schartz
Elmer Finck
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
FRIDAY CEREMONY
Graduate School
Business and Entrepreneurship
Health and Life Sciences
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Friday Commencement Order of Exercises
Prelude
CEREMONY
Flourish for Wind Band
Resplendent Glory
Courtly Airs and Dances
The Patriots
Polly Oliver
Three Miniatures
Coat of Arms
America the Beautiful
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Rosso Galante
Ron Nelson
Clifton Williams
Thomas Root
Robert Sheldon
George Kenny
Samuel Ward; Carmen Dragon, arr.
Platform Party Processional
Pomp and Circumstance
Star Spangled Banner
Edward Elgar; Merle Issac, arr.
John Stafford Smith, Francis Scott Key
Fort Hays State University Symphonic Band
Jeff Jordan and Lane Weaver, Conductors
Introductions
Chris Crawford
Interim Provost
welcome
Mirta Martin
President
Greetings
Shane Bangerter
Kansas Board of Regents
Keynote
Mirta Martin
President
Recognition of candidates
Chris Crawford
Mirta Martin
Chris Crawford
Mirta Martin
Chris Crawford
Mirta Martin
Presentation of Candidates for Ed.S and Master’s Degrees
Conferring of Degrees
Presentation of Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
Conferring of Degrees
Presentation of Candidates for Associate Degrees
Conferring of Degrees
University anthem
Fort Hays Singers
Conducted by Terry Crull
Note: The audience will stand during the platform party processional and remain standing for the National Anthem. An
interpreter and limited seating for the hearing impaired will be located in Section C.
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FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY FRIDAY CEREMONY
College of Business &
Entrepreneurship
Jonathon Richard Ahlvers,
Monument, CO
Marketing
Qi Dong, Kaifeng, Henan, China
Finance
Peipei Feng,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Finance
Jason Ross Ball, Hays
General Business
Renlong Feng,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Finance
Jack Ryan Boucher, Wichita
Leadership Studies
Kevin Brousson,
Nice, Alpes-Martimes, France
Finance
Rachel Marie Frische,
Overland Park
Health Care Management
Yubo Cao, Beijing, China
Finance
Yixin Chang,
Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Human Resource Management
Heather Renée Clingman, Beloit
Finance
Jay Martin Connelly, Norfolk, NE
Finance
Joshua Paul Cork, Wichita
General Business
Kristen Beth Council, Augusta
Human Resource Management
Jiayi Da,
Nanyang, Henan, China
Finance/Tourism and Hospitality
Management
Luzi Ding,
Nanyang, Henan, China
Finance
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Jeremy Charles Jones,
Jacksonville, AL
Management Information Systems
Courtney Lea Kanzenbach,
Victoria
General Business
Celina Kaur, Denver, CO
Human Resource Management
Janae Michelle Kraus, Hays
General Business
John A. Gallo, Orlando, FL
Information Assurance
Robert Tonyeh Kwi,
Lee’s Summit, MO
Finance
Qian Gao, Xingyang, Henan,China
Finance/Tourism and Hospitality
Management
Siyu Lei,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Finance
Daniel N. Gichohi,
Nyahurura, Rift Valley, Kenya
Finance
Xiaomeng Lin,
Anyang, Henan, China
Finance
Yan Guan,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Finance
Guijiang Liu,
Gaizhou, Liaoning, China
Finance
Jeremy Lee Hacker, Wilson
Finance
Kai Liu, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Finance
Zhizhe Han,
Anyang, Henan, China
International Business
Kathryn Moberg,
Agoura Hills, CA
General Business
Jillian Marie Hansen, Derby
General Business
Jill Deann Moeder, Hays
Marketing
Xiaobei Jin, Beijing, China
Human Resource Management
Lincoln Joseph Mohler, WaKeeney
Finance
GRADUATE
BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Master of Business Administration
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BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Eric Scott Morgan, Bardwell, KY
Marketing
Ya Shen, Luoyang, Henan, China
Human Resource Management
Brandi Leigh Obermueller, Lincoln
General Business
Shuo Sun,
Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Finance
Junjie Pan,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Human Resource Management
Sicheng Pan,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Finance
Matthew James Alan Patzner,
Great Bend
Sports Management
Bo R. Randolph, Limon, CO
Finance
Jennifer Lynne Rodgers-Skeens,
Sarasota, FL
Health Care Management
Amy Becknell Rose, Overland Park
Health Care Management/
Leadership Studies
Yan Sun,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Human Resource Management
Yang Wang,
Xinyang, Henan, China
Finance
Zhiqian Wang,
Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Human Resource Management
Clinton William Westover,
Texarkana, TX
Management Information Systems
Mary Katherine Swanson,
San Francisco, CA
Human Resource Management
David Burdette White, Wellington
Finance
Elisha Marie Swope, Wichita
Tourism and Hospitality
Management
Laurence George Winters,
Dyersburg, TN
Finance
Monica Shara Taskinen, Salina
Health Care Management
Brianna Marquee Wright,
San Clemente, CA
Human Resource Management
Biya Tian,
Xinzheng, Henan, China
Finance
Xiangyu Xiao,
Luoyang, Henan, China
General Business/Marketing
Andres Steven Torres-Caballero,
Bogota, Colombia
General Business
Zui Xu, Yongkang, Zhejiang, China
Finance
Kaushik Venkatesh,
Henderson, NV
Information Assurance
Han Yan,
Pingdingshan, Henan, China
Finance
Binyao Wang,
Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Marketing
Xiaohang Yuan,
Puyang, Henan, China
Human Resource Management
Hayley Ann Schmidtberger, Hays
Health Care Management
Junteng Wang,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Finance
Duoduo Zhang,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Accounting
Zheng Shan,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Finance
Kaiqiang Wang,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Finance
Mingluo Zhang,
Luoyang, Henan, China
Finance
Pengfei Shao,
Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Finance
Wenping Wang,
Jiaozuo, Henan, China
Human Resource Management
Ruixin Zhang,
Beijing, China
Finance
Jessica Jean Sanders, Lake City, FL
General Business
Montric Denise Santee’,
Little Elm, TX
Finance
Misty Dawn Schartz, Hays
General Business
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FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE
Xiaofang Zhang,
Luoyang, Henan, China
General Business
Xiaoxi Zhang,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
General Business
Nan Zheng,
Hebi, Henan, China
Finance
HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES
College of Health
& Life Sciences
Biology - Master of Science
Christopher Andrew Baroody,
Hugo, OK
Biology
Patrice Marie Betz, Hutchinson
Biology
Bradley Adam Bott, Salina
Biology
Scott Alan Brack, Newton
Biology
Frances Owen, Teeds Grove, IA
Biology
Brandon Lee Calderon,
Independence
Biology
Brian Anton Serpan, Timken
Biology
Jeffrey James Carter,
Westminster, CO
Biology
Brianna Rose Watkins,
McCook, NE
Biology
Health & Human Performance - Master of Science
Christopher Thomas Anderson,
Greentown, IN
Health and Human Performance
Jake Ryan Bellon,
Chariton, IA
Health and Human Performance
Michael David Bammes,
Manhattan
Health and Human Performance
Lauren Marie Briggs,
Broken Bow, NE
Health and Human Performance
Sarah Elizabeth Bankhead,
Springfield, MO
Health and Human Performance
Grant Alan Brown,
Glen Elder
Health and Human Performance
Zathan Alexander Bark,
Hayden, CO
Health and Human Performance
Kara Lane Bulmer, Ottawa
Health and Human Performance
Adrian Joseph Barker,
Phillipsburg
Health and Human Performance
Brett Daniel Becker,
Topeka
Health and Human Performance
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Tanner Wade Christensen,
Brush, CO
Health and Human Performance
Michiel William Ciaburri,
Webster, NY
Health and Human Performance
GRADUATE
Margaret C. Eck, Cheney
Health and Human Performance
Joshua Epperson,
Lenoir City, TN
Health and Human Performance
Andrew J. Gannon,
Columbus, NE
Health and Human Performance
Whitney Anna Gillman,
Silver Lake
Health and Human Performance
George Joseph Greene,
Islip Terrace, NY
Health and Human Performance
Ryan David Gress, Seneca
Health and Human Performance
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Robert Alex Hall, Hull, England
Health and Human Performance
William J. Hendrick, Naperville, IL
Health and Human Performance
HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES
Christopher Matthew Jones,
Tulsa, OK
Health and Human Performance
Kalie E. Judd, Peabody, MA
Health and Human Performance
Rheannon Arlene Logue,
Loveland, CO
Health and Human Performance
Dani Dolores Steffen, Naples, FL
Health and Human Performance
Sean J. Moore,
San Francisco, CA
Health and Human Performance
Justin Dean Stevens, Holcomb
Health and Human Performance
Christopher James Ouellette,
East Millinocket, ME
Health and Human Performance
Craig Scott Szymczak, Newton, NJ
Health and Human Performance
Petra Poznic,
Velenje, Slovenia, Yugoslavia
Health and Human Performance
Katie Leigh Szymczak, Celina, OH
Health and Human Performance
Ryan Andrew Prosser, Claflin
Health and Human Performance
Dereje Tesfa, Seattle, WA
Health and Human Performance
Kerry Shannon, Vilonia, AR
Health and Human Performance
Nathan Andrew Thies, Salina
Health and Human Performance
Tracy Harbourt McLaughlin,
Baton Rouge, LA
Health and Human Performance
Melissa Siemens, Buhler
Health and Human Performance
Jennifer M. Milhon, Bartley, NE
Health and Human Performance
Melissa Skovira, Parker, CO
Health and Human Performance
Talia Marie Miller, Tryon, NE
Health and Human Performance
Andrew Jon Sogn, Sioux Falls, SD
Health and Human Performance
Nathan Alan Wheelock, Russell
Health and Human Performance
Jesse Wright, Maribel, WI
Health and Human Performance
Master of Science in Nursing
Modester Khatuyi Ahindukha,
Kakamega, Kenya
Nursing Education
Susan J. Aistrup, Hanston
Family Nurse Practitioner
Alicia Danae Arias, Hays
Nursing Education
Andrea Beth Blumer, Hanover
Family Nurse Practitioner
Karen Sue Crump,
Bridgeport, IL
Nursing Education
Tiffany Diane Day, Lawrence
Nursing Education
Natasha DeWald, Macksville
Nursing Education
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Ruthann Maureen Farley, Wichita
Nursing Education
Abra Jeanene Friess, Topeka
Family Nurse Practitioner
Elisabeth Anne Hansen, Ogden
Family Nurse Practitioner
Kimberly Ann Hansen,
Cunningham
Nursing Education
Heather Morine Hosford, Hesston
Nursing Education
Elesa Lynee Ignowski, Towanda
Family Nurse Practitioner
Shawna Rae Moresco, Salina
Family Nurse Practitioner
Marsha D. Nicholson,
Santa Maria, CA
Nursing Education
Lea Maura Borst Nilson, Salina
Nursing Administration
Beth A. Peters, Wamego
Nursing Education
Jessica Lynn Pfeifer, Ellis
Family Nurse Practitioner
Kresha Danelle Richardson,
Blue Springs, MO
Nursing Administration
Barbara Anne Schaetzel, Lawrence
Nursing Education
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE
Jolene Mary Singhateh, Atwood
Nursing Administration
Kenneth Russell Sisley, Manhattan
Nursing Education
Heather Lynnette Webber,
Colony
Nursing Education
Carey Jo Wettstein, Wichita
Family Nurse Practitioner
Casey Jeanette Wettstein, Wichita
Family Nurse Practitioner
Elizabeth A. Stevenson, Phillipsburg
Family Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer Anne Wilson, Wichita
Family Nurse Practitioner
Jana J. Zeller, Dodge City
Nursing Education
HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES
Autumn Jade Mosier Spellmeier,
Goodland
Family Nurse Practitioner
Rachel Marie Wilson, Ottawa
Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Professional Studies
Malinda Marie Arensdorf,
Flagler, CO
Human Resource Management
Shirley Marie Bader, Oberlin
Human Resource Management
Christine R. Barker,
Columbus, OH
Instructional Design
Jennifer S. Bixby, Manhattan
Human Resource Management
Cheryl Lynn Bridges,
Yorba Linda, CA
Web Development
Dane Allan Hundley, Atchison
Human Resource Management
Elise Marie di Sabella,
Forest Grove, OR
Human Resource Management
Jacob Nicholas Hunter,
Taylor, MI
Human Resource Management
Xiaona Ding,
Zhoukou, Henan, China
Information Assurance
Management
Charlotte Ann Johnston,
Austin, TX
Human Resource Management
Melanie D. Emily, Belpre
Public Health Administration
Qian Gao,
Xinzheng, Henan, China
Cyber Security
Tiffani L. Brown,
Philadelphia, PA
Human Resource Management
Joy Alexia Brungardt, Kansas City
Instructional Design
Arlea Rae Carmack, Goodland
Instructional Design
Douglas Shane Cruze,
Knoxville, TN
Information Assurance
Management
Jovan Lamont Currie, Chicago IL
Cyber Security
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Kindra Denae Degenhardt, Hays
Human Resource Management
GRADUATE
Adrianne Gomez, Hillsboro, OR
Human Resource Management
Jullie Griffith-Storlie,
Billings, MT
Human Resource Management
Alexander C. Harder, Newton
Cyber Security
Kaley Renee Klaus, Hays
Organizational Leadership
SophiaVivienne R. Langton,
Eureka, CA
Human Resource Management
Ting Lei,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Computer Networking
Silu Li, Xinxiang, Henan, China
Computer Networking
Steven Luttrull, Jr., Buford, GA
Human Resource Management
Patrick R. Harris, Greenville, SC
Human Resource Management
Jean Elizabeth Majercin,
Eugene, OR
Social Entrepreneurship
Heidi Helene Huber, Newton
Human Resource Management
NaCole De Majors, Hydro, OK
Human Resource Management
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Tyler James Manwarren,
Great Bend
Instructional Design
HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES
Ashley Nicole Merz, Winfield
Criminal Justice
Miranda Lynn Morrison,
Moses Lake, WA
Human Resource Management
Tiffany Felice Nickens,
Charlotte, NC
Human Resource Management
Paul Christopher Padilla,
Albuquerque, NM
Information Assurance
Management
Shilvant Raol, Schaumburg, IL
Cyber Security
Douglas Owen Reha,
Holcomb
Computer Networking
Jamie Kay Richards, Hays
Public Health Administration
Ce Xiao, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Cyber Security
Brina Siddiq, Irvine, CA
Human Resource Management
Chenliu Yang,
Nanyang, Henan, China
Computer Networking
Kyle Brandon Gene Stark,
Las Vegas, NV
Computer Networking
Boqian Yuan,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Cyber Security
Scott Michael Tallman,
Oxford, PA
Human Resource Management
Sam Tchatoky, Wichita
Computer Networking
Jeremy Lee Willig, Mulvane
Cyber Security
Kelei Zhang,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Cyber Security
Wenze Zhang,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Computer Networking
Yangbin Zhou,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Web Development
Telethia Lachelle Willis,
Orlando, FL
Computer Networking
John S. Wyrabkiewicz, Ida, MI
Computer Networking
Speech-Language Pathology - Master of Science
Keri Renee Becker, Cheney
Speech-Language Pathology
Hannah Mayree Holcomb, Plevna
Speech-Language Pathology
Torri Adele Smith, Ness City
Speech-Language Pathology
Rachel Nicole Bettis, Great Bend
Speech-Language Pathology
Amanda Theresa Johnsen,
Toms River, NJ
Speech-Language Pathology
Susan Marjorie Todd, Seneca
Speech-Language Pathology
Amanda Rebecca Carlson,
Shickley, NE
Speech-Language Pathology
Sydnee Cole, Phillipsburg
Speech-Language Pathology
Kylene M. Cosand, Mankato
Speech-Language Pathology
Michele Lynn Duryea, Seneca
Speech-Language Pathology
Shauni Michelle Hoekman,
Abilene
Speech-Language Pathology
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Mackenzie Reigh McCartney,
Nelson, NE
Speech-Language Pathology
Devon Ann Parks, McPherson
Speech-Language Pathology
Christina Susan Whinery,
Denver, OK
Speech-Language Pathology
Phillip Andrew Williams, Denver, CO
Speech-Language Pathology
Crystal Lee Zink, Sterling
Speech-Language Pathology
Joyce Nicole Preisner, Ashland
Speech-Language Pathology
Shelby Nicole Sisel, Dwight, NE
Speech-Language Pathology
Elizabeth Suzanne Smith, Lena, IL
Speech-Language Pathology
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE
Business and Entrepreneurship
BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The College of Business and Entrepreneurship proudly presents the business, media and technology leaders
and innovators of tomorrow. These students continue a tradition of excellence and will build the reputation of
Fort Hays State University through their work ethic, ability to solve problems and dedication to improving the
organizations in which they work and the communities in which they live.
The faculty, staff and I offer our congratulations to these new graduates on the hard work and dedication they
have applied to their studies. We commend them and celebrate with them as they take an important next step in
their lives. We will support them throughout their lives in both their personal and professional endeavors and will
maintain the connection and bonds established through learning and friendship.
Mark Bannister
Mark Bannister
Emily Breit
Melissa Hunsicker-Walburn
Gregory Weisenborn
Dean
Economics, Finance and Accounting, Chair
Informatics, Interim Chair
Management and Marketing, Chair
Economics, Finance and Accounting
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
Sean Weston Gaither, Wichita
Nikolous David Rempe, McPherson
Paige Eileen Goebel, Norwich
Cody Scheck, Victoria
Brady Austin Abrahams, Silver Lake
Amanda Ileen Groff, Hays
Sophia Ann Schippers, Hays*
Tyler A. Adams, Tescott
Andrea Marie Haerich, Hays
Kenzie Virginia Schlegel,
Fawaz Sulaiman Alfaez, Hays
Jeffrey C. Heptig, Winfield
Dodge City*
Salem Hamad Alyami, Abqiq,
Alexander Karl Jenkner, Dodge City
Olivia Evelyn Stutz,
Saudi Arabia
Kendra Jordan, Hays
Cheyenne Wells, CO
Erin Nichole Aufdemberge, Hays
Skyler Jacob Kraft, Ness City
Beiyu Sun,
Cody Alan Behrends, Great Bend
Xi Lin, Tonglu, China
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
John Timothy Booze, Ness City
Heather May Lyle, Russell
Gabriela Trejo Hernandez, Sublette
Brandon Lee Broeckelman,
Dustin Ames MacArthur,
Makenzie Nicole Weinman,
Sylvan Grove
Hutchinson
Phillipsburg
Taber Alan Brown, Hill City
Ernesto Mendoza, Garden City
Ashley Nicole Werth, Hays
Janae Noel Carter, Andover
Nicholas E. Meyer, Garden Plain
Eris Boyne Wilson, Coffeyville
Jacob Dale Crandall, Hays
Cristal Olivia Navarro, Liberal
Allison Leanne Young, Utica
Jason Kyle Cunningham,
Chiagoziem Alex Okeke,
Columbia, MO
Surulere, LA
Brandon N. Eberle, WaKeeney
Jordan Elise Ortega, Garden City*
Michael Vincent Eck, Colwich
Leah Renae Overmiller, Beloit
Chasity June Farr, Great Bend
Jay Donald Petz, Hays
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
13
BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Informatics
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Ahmed Abdulrazaq Alghamdi,
Mitchell Scott Dolan, Olathe
Brittany Michelle Kaup, Phillipsburg
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeffery Scott Duft, Kansas City
Omar Ahmed Alhamdan,
Bradley John Fikan, Colby
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeremy Christopher Finn, Wichita
Murad Ibrahim Alharbi,
Robert C. Fisher, Garden City
Patrick Scott Adamson,
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Robert Joseph Floersch, Hays
North Platte, NE
Tracee Mae Alley, Salina
Scott Eugene French, Milford
Abdulelah Mohammed Almutairi,
Abdulelah Mohammed Almutairi,
Joshua M. Gale, Agra
Hays
Medina, Saudi Arabia
Justin Lee Gallentine, Hays
Abdulrahman Ahmed Alrashdi,
Faisal Mohammed Alnoghaither,
David Christopher Guiboa,
Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Killeen, TX
Abdulrahman Alzahrani,
Amro Abdulfattah Aloufi,
Glenn Allen Harrington, Salina
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Russell Doyle Chiles, Edna, TX
Abdulrahman Ahmed Alrashdi,
Delani Lenae Clatfelter, Wichita
Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
Huy Trong Dao, Irving, TX
Saeed Mohi Alrufaidi,
Timothy John DePuy,
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Cleveland, OH
Yasir Altayyar, Zulfi, Saudi Arabia
Stacy Lynn Divine, Wamego
Abdulrahman Alzahrani,
Heather Gutierrez, Greenville, SC
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Demetrias Lynn Jones, Salina
Andy J. Andrews, Wichita
W. Keith Rathbun III, Garden City
Spencer Thomas Autem, Bendena
Symon Edward Seaton,
Jaycelyn N. Barten, Woodbine
Bonner Springs
Yaser Saeed Bin Mirdhah,
Carrie Heller, Eudora
Travis A. Lake, Wichita
Shawn Thomas Leaver,
Elk Grove, CA
Travis Ryan Lowe, Rose Hill
Trey W. Lynd, Hays
Holly Marie Miela,
Fair Haven, MI
Kennith Moreno, Spring Lake, NC
Michael Sean Morgan, Wichita
Michael Thomas Nash,
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Austin Spencer Bridge, Goddard
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Richard Duane Kraisinger Jr., Otis
Hampstead, MD
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
INFORMATICS
Bradley D. Burns, Joplin, MO
Ryan Thomas Norton,
Rachel Lyn Christensen,
Louisville, CO
Sammar Nasser Alammar,
Puyallup, WA
Lane J. Patterson, Hays
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ethan Reed Cooper, Wichita
Collin Wayne Pfeifer, Hill City
Basin Abdullah AlAnazy,
Taylor James Cooper, Hays
Elisha Michelle Reeves,
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Derek Cornelsen, Wichita
Arkansas City
Sami M. Alasami,
Joshua Edward Crane,
Steavon Rochelle, Calhan, CO
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
San Mateo, CA
Garrett Wayne Sager, Salina
Ayed Ibrahim M. Alayed,
David L. Dalrymple, Park City
Eugene Salazar, Poteet, TX
Alrass, Saudi Arabia
Huy Trong Dao, Irving, TX
Hannah Marie Schippers, Hays
Abdulrahman Aldhafeeri,
Sierra Christiana Deterding,
Mark Douglas Schneweis, Hays*
Zulfi, Saudi Arabia
Cambridge, NE
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
Symon Edward Seaton,
Bonner Springs
Devin Sinclair Seats, Topeka
Mitchell Ray Sharp, Riley
Justin Ryan Temple, Hays
Brittani Nhi Tuyet Tran, Liberal
Paul Harlan Tuchtenhagen,
Rochester, MN
Ray Dean Turner, Junction City
Logan Tyler Vick, Lansing
Shelby J. Westerhaus, Wichita
David James William, Russell
E. Brian Yocam, Wichita
Kyle Zerr, Stockton
BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Management and Marketing
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
Nicole Marie Cooper, Osawatomie
Sonya Rene´ Huhn, Hutchinson
Brian Harold Daffern,
Kimberly Dawn Hummel,
Trisha L. Adams, Harrisburg, PA
San Diego, CA
Littleton, CO
Victoria Antle, Louisville, CO
Tayler Wilson Davis,
Eric Kyle Hymer, Overland Park
Tawnia Patrice Askew, Aurora, CO
Centennial, CO
Catherine Mae Jensen, Hays
Summer Marie Azam, Larned
Silvino Jr. De La Rosa, Dodge City
Ashley Nicole Johnson, Olathe
Faith Lanay Bacon, Winfield
Michael R. Draemel, Beloit
Adonis Eugene Jones, Salina
Sean Patrick Baker, Derby
John Joseph Dunn, Prairie Village
DavaLynn Joy, Wichita
Karla R. Benedetti, Wichita
Nicole Lynn Fajen, Riley
Alicyn Jacqueline Kidd,
Ashlee Renae Bishop, Salina
Joanna Sarah Marie Ferrell, Lenexa
Valley Center
Caitlyn L. Blakeslee, Mackstill
Penny Lynn Finley-Weckwerth,
Samuel David Kilian, Russell
Jenna Leigh Bloomfield, Clifton
Topeka
Grigoriy Kirdyashev,
Ali Jean Boaldin, Elkhart
Talyn Kay Froelich, Russell
South Hutchinson
Jamie Mae Boeckman, Beloit
Noel Erik Gaucin, Dodge City
Kristine Leigh Kirkman, Manhattan
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Bogart,
Gregory Michael Goode, Hays
Michelle Lynn Klepper, Ellinwood
Arkansas City
Jennifer Lea Grant, WaKeeney
Spencer V. Lakeman, Rapid City, SD
Hallie Katherine Bones, Ottawa
Brian Charles Gray, Kansas City
Ryan Anthony LeValley,
Brooke Danielle Borger, Jetmore
Scott Gregory, Miami, FL
Charlotte, NC
John Kelly Brady, Johnson
Bridget Nicole Hale,
Jiahui Li, Xi’an, China
Aaron Richard Breit, Hays
Conway Springs
Emilie Ruth Magnus, Winfield
Jared Wade Brungardt, Wichita
Emily Son Harper, Junction City
April Leigh Marshall, Tipton
Seth Jackson Burian, Seibert, CO
Robyn Lynn Harris, Junction City
Bobby Lee Martinez, Pooler, GA
Betsy Lynn Cameron, Aurora, CO
Alex Ross Harvey, Wichita
Jeremy D. Marts, Charlotte, NC
Rui Gong Cao,
Tyson Wayne Hill,
Ericka L. McClain, Las Vegas, NV
Dongchang Beijing, China
Medicine Lodge
Amy C. Mendez, Lenexa
Patrice Casper, Wichita
Amber Leigh Hilt, Overland Park
Bastian Caleb Mills, Hutchinson
Meagan Ann Cavanaugh, Enterprise
Brett Randall Hockett,
Luis D. Montelongo, Dodge City
Shannon Sue Chaney, Overland Park
Kansas City, MO
Clifford Brice Moore, Sterling
I Jen Chen, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Elizabeth Marie Hodges,
Katie Frances Morgenstern,
Hsin Yu Chiang, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Overland Park
Ellinwood
Samuel Allen Christianson,
Jeremy Blake Holt, Wichita
Ada L. Mullix, Wesley Chapel, FL
Omaha, NE
Kari Jo Hoofnagle, Estes Park, CO
Darren Thomas Nay, Bennington
Matthew Ryan Coe, Knightdale, NC
Zachary Lee Hooper, Wichita
Marina Lea Neira, Hugoton
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
15
BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Steven Frank Nelson Jr., Wichita
Olivia Ann Soukup, Ellsworth
Amber Nicole Light, Oakley
Tracie Louise Nelson, Jamestown
Mark Casmir St. Peter, Hays
Rosanna Melendez, Dodge City
Daniel Leon Oller, Collinsville, OK
Kally Jo Stauffer, Pretty Prairie
Courtney Paige Reynolds, Hesston
Victor Eugene Otero, Garden City
Brandon Scott Taylor, Greensburg
Michael Eugene Russell, Towanda*
Carrie Owen, Wichita
Michael Anthony Trew, Akron, OH
Sutton Aleece Sanders, Salina
Cameron Eugene Owens, Topeka
Deanne Carol Unruh, Ingalls
James Paul Soltwedel, Yoder, CO*
Clint E. Palmer, Wichita
Jacob Jeronimus VonLintel, Hays
Samantha Jo Tolle, Colby
Megan Marie Pater, Derby
Falynn Rose Wasinger, Victoria
Christina Marie Weigel, Hays
Tara Kathleen Patterson, Wichita
Tera Beth Weisbender, Manhattan
Cody R. Pedulla, Minatare, NE
Mandy Rae Westeman, Syracuse
Jeffrey Eric Peters, Kansas City, MO
Braxtyn Jaymes Wheeler, Bennington
Casi Ann Petrie, Aurora, CO
Amanda Kay White, Chase
Britny Marie Pfannenstiel, Ransom
Amy Michelle White,
Nicole Lynnzy Pfeifer, Ellis
South Hutchinson
Kayla Jo Phillips, Tribune
Rory John Wilkinson, Gibbon, NE
BriA’nna Lynne Ploude, Meriden
Stacey Lynn Williams, Wichita
Laura Nicole Regnier,
Shayna Michelle Winkel, Glen Elder
Colorado Springs, CO
Chelsea Marie Winney, Olathe
Edith Reza-Martinez, Great Bend
Ty Nathan Wood, North Platte, NE
Joshuwa Alexander Rodriguez,
Thomas Howard Wylie, Edgerton
Ulysses
Dylan Young, Tonganoxie
CaiAnne Marguerite Bohr,
Wichita
Christina Jo Fabarez, Concordia
Lindsey Louise Fry, Park City
Stefannie Marie Hammond,
Delton, MI
Misti Dawn Jenkins, McLouth
Efrain Lira Jr., Liberal
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BUSINESS EDUCATION
Kayla Lowry, Clearwater, FL
Valeria Manriquez, Liberal
Allison Lynn Meier, Kansas City
Kristin Leigh Schartz, Larned
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Holdrege, NE
Morgan RaeAnn Lampe, Dodge City
Teresa Diane Rosso, Clover, SC
Emily Christine Saengerhausen,
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
MANAGEMENT
Joshua R. Schroeder, Colby
Mohammed Fraihi Alfraih,
Casey Rolon Pridey, Ness City
Rachel E. Sherley, Manhattan
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Caroline Marie Riney, Pratt
Shaun Steven Shufelberger, Topeka
Taylor Michael Betts, La Crosse*
Audrey Marie Rupp, Tribune
Christopher Aaron Smith,
Jeremiah W. Blake, Wichita
Jessica Nicole Zinser, Leavenworth
Houston, TX
Sonya Denise Culver, Columbia, SC
Amber Renee Zvolanek, Russell
Lindsey Marie Smith, Burdett
Dawn Marie Keener Ensley, Olmitz*
Micah Lawrence James Smith,
Robin J. Koelsch, Smith Center*
Colony
Kyle Mitchell Fox, Ellis*
Stephanie Lynn Snell, Halstead
Keri Wright Lemieux, Wichita
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
Health and Life Sciences
HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES
The College of Health and Life Sciences is home to challenging and exciting degree programs in the fields of
agriculture, allied health, biological sciences, communication disorders, health and human performance and
nursing. Each department offers programs that prepare students for careers in some of the fastest-growing
occupations in the United States. In addition to discipline-specific coursework, students have many opportunities
to gain experience and knowledge through research projects, internships, teaching apprenticeships, service-learning
activities, field trips and student exchange. Students graduate with a wealth of knowledge in their fields. They
develop well-honed skills that prepare them to be practitioners, scientists, health care providers, educators, managers
and policy makers destined for key roles in the health and life sciences. Our alumni are a testament to our success.
Jeff Briggs
Jeff Briggs
John Greathouse
Brenda Hoopingarner
Greg Farley
Jayne Brandel
Glen McNeil
Christine Hober
Dean
Agriculture, Chair
Allied Health, Chair
Biological Sciences, Chair
Communication Sciences and Disorders, Chair
Health and Human Performance, Chair
Nursing, Chair
Agriculture
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
AGRICULTURE
Kody Steven Hale, Strasburg, CO
Kimberly Marie Lee, Cummings
Emily Kathleen Harre, Exeter, NE
Jennifer B. McGonegal,
Joseph Robert Aker, Abilene*
Jared Scott Helfrich, Wright
Castle Rock, CO*
Drew Paul Amerin, Plains
Michael Alan Herbert, Dodge City
Lindy Ann McKinney, Greensburg
Joseph Ryan Augustine, Hays
Rebecca Fay Heroneme, Zurich
Joshua Lorne Middleton, Colby
Luke Robert Bellar, Howard
Sarah Fern Homeier, Ellsworth
David Michael Murray, Goodland
Megan Lynn Berkley, Osborne
Kendall Hostler, Grand Island, NE
Jeremy Dean Myers, Colby
Andrew Joseph Bixenman, Grainfield
Kate Elizabeth Huschka, Garden
Rachel Emma Olson,
Jared James Cahoj, McDonald
Kilee Sue Hutchison, Macksville*
Fullerton, NE
Tayla Lynn Cannella, Calhan, CO
Logan Beau Huxoll, Cambridge, NE
Nolan David Queen,
Samuel Mark Carlson, Smolan
Clayton Eric Johnson, Beeler
Burlington, CO
Ryan Alex Draper, St. Francis
Blair Ryan Jones, Monte Vista, CO
Jessie Lyn Rager, Hays
Mason James Eck, Sharon
Clinton Edward Kershner,
Jared Michael Reiman,
Amber Lee Elrod, Jacksonville, NC
Rush Center
Lawrence, NE
Andrew Tyler Flanagin, Colby
Jay Daniel Kindler, Alma, NE
Abbey Jean Rudd, Bucklin
Shaun Dominic Gilbert, Rexford
Lexi Louise Kiniston, Ridgway, CO
Anthony Joseph Schmidtberger,
Tyler John Hafliger, WaKeeney
Riley Neyer Klitzke, Ransom
Victoria
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
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HEALLTH & LIFE SCIENCES
Cammie Renee Schmidtberger,
Jacob Wyatt Snyder, Clay Center*
Brooke Margaret Weber, Concordia
Victoria
Aranda Dee Stolz, Burlington, CO
Geoffrey Douglas Whisman, Palco
Clayton Kendall Sellard, Bucklin
Brent Joseph Stoss, Olmitz
Chelsea Dawn Wilkens,
Emma Mae Skinner, Belle Plaine
Brynae Ashton Thompson, Paradise
Washington
Tye Thomas Smith, Bartley, NE
Angel Humberto Varela, Ingalls
Christian Wilson, Colby
Allied Health
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC
IMAGING
Hallie Marie Powell, Elkhart
Samantha Brooke Hudson,
Nicole Marie Ritter, Colby
Alliance, NE
Kirstin May Robinson, Kingman*
Jessica Renee Jaax, Clearwater*
Rachel Hannah Ruder, Hays*
Deandra Louise Kaiser, Hoisington
Derrick L. Sand, Wichita
Dallas Michael Karlin, Victoria
Simona Daunae Sankoh, Wichita
Desirae Ann Karlin, Victoria*
Cassandra Lee Schaben, Hays
Whitney A. Brooks, Emporia
Emily Danielle Kralik, Ellsworth*
Hunter Alan Scheib, Emporia*
Myrah Jeanell Brown, Palisade, NE
Aleasha Janaye Krehbiel, Holcomb
Jamie Nicole Smith, Wichita
Lacey Marie Brownell, Concordia
Gabriele Therese Latawiec, Wichita
Sydney Marie Smith, Inman*
Katie Lynn Carmichael, Hays
Derek Joseph Leiker, Hays
Amanda Mae Steinle, Lucas*
Sara Rae Crosser, Kansas City, MO
Julie Mai, Garden City
Leigha Corrine Sweet, Holton*
Melinda Ann DePiero, Lebanon, OR
Tara Kay McGuire, Hays*
Zachary James Taylor, Pratt
Gretchen L. Dietz, Hays
Ashley Rene Milford, Fowler*
Ryan Scott Tull, Garden City
Kelsie Ann Dinkel, Hays
Michelle D. Mog, Hutchinson
Bayleigh Rose Warner,
Christina Marie Engel, Hays
Valerie Suzanne Molina, Wichita
Hutchinson
Craig Michael Farlee, Kearney, NE
Ashley Dawn Moulton, Salina
John Michael Wasinger, Hanston
Tavia Ann Fazel, Concordia*
Shalee Danae Myers, Tribune*
Kayla D. Webb, Minneapolis
Becky Joan George, Kalamazoo, MI
Samuel Collins Njeri, Dallas, TX
Mariah Ann Weis, Downs
Kara Rae Gfeller, Winona*
Robyn D. Patrick, Riverside, CA
Wendy Jo Williams, Geneseo
Jordan Ashley Gross,
Bianca Tyadira Perez, Sublette*
Macy Shay Ziegler, Collyer*
Grand Island, NE*
Kelsey Marie Peterson, Wamego*
Megan Renee Arp, Goddard
Ashley Dawn Bartlett, Manhattan
Chelsi Teal Beam, Mankato*
Jerri Dawn Beesley, Page City
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Andrea Lynn Hoffman, Victoria*
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
Biological Sciences
Garrit Joseph Flax, Dodge City*
Kaylin Hawman, Hays
Elyse Cecilia Hecht, Council Grove
Samantha Jean Hobson, Hays
Nathan Daniel Honas,
Medicine Lodge*
Jennifer Lynn Howard, Hays
Emily Kristine Huse, Hays
Kaitlan Marie Klitzke, Wichita
Amanda Rae Kuxhausen, Hays
Hailey M. Long, Hays
Zachary Colter McClure, Tescott
Kira Rose Meitl, Dresden
Jayce Miles Newell, Damar
Keriann Dawn Shaw, Deweese, NE
Garrett Smith, Eads, CO
Ariel Snyder, Dodge City
Jennifer Michelle Snyder,
Kansas City
Jason Cole Swart, Hays
Melissa Anne Vides, Garden City
Ellen Katherine Vitztum, Hays
HEALLTH & LIFE SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Brandon Lee Beckman, Grinnell
Kelsey Dawn Bieker, Hays
Patrick Connor Brennan,
Kansas City, MO
Keri Lynn Caudle, Burkburnett, TX
Brea Lynette Campbell, Salina
Jacob K. Christiansen, Ellinwood
Jesse Lynn Crockett, Topeka
Danielle Ellen Dougherty,
Little River
Communication Sciences and Disorders
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE
PATHOLOGY
Kamee Estele Benisch, Sharon Springs
Danielle Nicole Black, Hays
Kasha Elizabeth Broce,
Conway Springs
Andrea Nicole Burcham, Hays
Tylee Jade Coffman, Dunning, NE
Angela Louise Crayton, Morland
Jill Elizabeth Dennis, Oakley
Madison Paige LeRock, Osborne
Bethanee Mae Ochs, Garden City
Abigail Alyssa Rohr, Colby
Kathryn Suzanne Stolz, Wichita
Katherine Eleanor Svoboda,
Mitchell, NE
Kelsey Nicole Voss, Colby
Margaret Mae Wilson, Derby
Health and Human Performance
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
ATHLETIC TRAINING
Case Wiley Beckman, Ness City
Erica Lynn Deines, Hays
Chelsea L. Linenberger, Hays
Andrew Anthony Scheer, Colwich
Ashleigh Nicole Slofkiss, Aurora, CO
Eduardo Velazco, Garden City
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN HEALTH AND HUMAN
PERFORMANCE
Scott Anthony Abel, Dodge City*
David Arebalo Jr., Loveland, CO
Jamie Nicole Babyak, Austin, TX
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Shawn D. Bammes, Manhattan
Alexandria Jolen Barton, Colby
Haley Ann Bergen, El Dorado
Kelsey Anne Billinger, Hays
Taylor Leigh Blackwill, Quinter
Victoria Renea Brass, Wilmore
Keaton Alante’ Callins, Guthrie, OK
Amanda Catherine Casey, Plainville
Emilie Elizabeth Clare, Derby
Matthew James Cunningham, Ellis
Kelsey Rene´ Darnell, Wichita
Joseph David Dohrmann,
Medicine Lodge*
Garrett Michael Dreiling, Victoria
UNDERGRADUATE
Amy Noel Dunn, Lakin*
Jacob Louis Durham, Sterling
Alex William Feldkamp, Derby
Anthony Kyle Fox, Sublette
Clayton James Garland,
Cheyenne, WY
Kristen Lynn Goertzen, Dodge City*
Jakob Dale Groskurth, Derby
Molly Ann Gruenbacher,
Mount Hope
Jacob William Scott Ham,
Clay Center
Kaitlyn Rae Hanson, Walden, CO
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HEALLTH & LIFE SCIENCES
Jobi Leanne Hasenauer,
Tanner Dane Kriss, Colby*
Great Bend
Wellfleet, NE
Charles Agustine Leake,
Hannah Grace Robinson,
Gentry Tod Heimerman, Halstead
Redondo Beach, CA
Edmond, OK
Sara Marie Hewson, Loveland, CO
Nicholas Lasaro Martinez, Lyons
Jennifer Renee Ruff, Logan
Ryan B. Hill, Medicine Lodge*
Luke Thomas McKay, Augusta
Sophia Ann Schippers, Hays*
Preston Charles Hollenbeck, Colwich
Tonya M. Meeker, Great Bend
Carly Alyssa Schmale, Garden City
Tera Marie Ingalsbe, Wamego
Jordan Lee Miller, Spring Hill
Sarah Elizabeth Schmidt,
Rebekah Lynn Ingram,
Emily Laura Minter, Olathe
Junction City*
Colorado Springs, CO
Keaton Michael Newell, Damar
Megan Whitney Schroeder,
Horace Ryan Johnson,
Scott Christopher Ochs, Quinter
Macksville
Raymore, MO
Tonnica Nykole Ouelette, Yoder, CO
Brianne Nicole Swob, Colby
Christopher Demetris James Jones,
Frank Allen Owens, Hays
Amanda Beth Talbott,
Colorado Springs, CO
Hannah Gibson Page, Pratt
Escondido, CA
James Randall Kaiser, Winfield
Kendra Janae Pfannenstiel, Ness City
Austin Phillip Tatro, Wichita
Cory William Keehn, Soldier
Rachel Catherine Pfannenstiel, Hays
Jahmil Isaiah Taylor, Denver, CO
Luke Adam Keller, St. Francis
Ryan Kyle Quimby, Sublette
Michael Xavier Terry, Angleton, TX
Seth Jacob Klausmeyer,
Megan Elizabeth Quinley, Salina
Shaun Dustin Wasinger, Hays
Garden Plain*
Brandon C. Rasmussen, Colby
Marty Joseph Wendel, Ingalls*
Carson Wade Konrade, Spearville
Joseph Daniel Reid, Berryton
Suzanne Marie Whitaker, Hays
Derek Jordan Krier, Salina
Karla Gabriela Reza-Martinez,
Christopher Jordan Wilson, Lincoln
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
NURSING
Brianna Lee Brown, Topeka
Rena C. Fahey, Clifton
Erica Marie Brown, Atwood
Cynthia Marie Finley, Wichita
Benjamin Joseph Alleman,
Myranda Kaye Bryant, Topeka
Jennie Kristine Fowler, Kensington
Thibodaux, LA
Andrea Renee Buckholtz, Topeka
Emily Brianna Freeman, Waverly
Eunise Anaya, Hays
James Edward Burghardt,
Corinna Lynn Gagnon, Victoria
David Andrew Anderson, Wichita
Clinton, MS
Michele Denise Garson, White City
Jennifer Lynn Anderson, Gorham
Nichole Marie Chamley, Onaga
Lori Jean Golbek, Bennington
Mallory Erwin Backstrom,
Russell A. Clark, Andover
Ashley Lynn Greenwood,
Concordia
Gail Linda Codougan, Brooklyn, NY
Piedmont, OK
Brooke Lynn Beikmann, Linn
Melissa M. Crump, Concordia
E. Jill Hall, Avilla, MO
Wesley Kipkosgei Biwott,
Tiffany Amber Curtis, Lenexa
Melanie Joy Hall, Belle Plaine
Houston, TX
Courtney Noelle Daily, Hays
Abby May Hammerschmidt,
Calie Faye Borthwick, Hays
Nicole Denney, Cheney
Arkansas City
Amber N. Bosarge, Wichita
Randy Allen Denson, Kansas City
Allison Marie Hanna, Topeka
Haley Nicole Bowser, Chandler, AZ
Daniel Joseph Drouhard, Hutchinson
Emily Marie Hartman, McLouth
Philip Ormond Bradley III, Augusta
Kayla Ann Ellis, Russell
Guadalupe Hernandez, Dodge City
Kaylee Leann Braun, Clay Center
Tiffany Lynn Fabriz, Lawrence
Michelle R. Higgins, El Dorado
Nursing
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FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
Katina Marie Meyer, Topeka
Rachel Nicole Meyer, Lincoln
Jillian Ann Miller, Wichita
Maverick Matthew Miller,
Centennial, CO
Christy Moeder, Hays
Meredith Frances Morris, Goddard
Katelyn Marie Mosshart, Plainville
Ashley Marie Nance, Kansas City
Mary Geralyn O’Connor,
Stony Point, NY
Nicole Lynae Penner, Shawnee
Heather H. Pitts, Seminole, FL
Kaylyn Renee Powers, Arlington
Karissa Lee Prentice, Garden City
Elizabeth Charity Purling, Topeka
Robert Francis Quintero,
El Cajon, CA
Gigi Ramos, Old Bridge, NJ
Desirea Briann Renz, Hays
Rhandi Lee Rexroat, Lakin
Brittney Alexandra Ricci, Parker, CO
Amber Rose Leimomi Riley,
Stayton, OR
Amanda Kay Robinson,
Storm Lake, IA
Macy Janelle Rouse, Oberlin
Yvonne Rush, Columbus, GA
Christine Danielle Russell, Carlton
Loretta Jean Rust, DuPont, WA
Ashli Michelle Samson, Oberlin
Michelle Ann Scharff, Culpeper, VA
Kathleen Marie Schiltz, Menlo
Laura L. Simpkinson, Ammon, ID
Loni Jo Smith, Wichita
Terri Lynne Smith, Salina
Amber Mae Stegman, Derby
Stephanie L. Storie, Oakley
Allison Leigh Straub, Hays
Tracey Lynn Stuckey-Gardner,
Goodwell, OK
Taylor Paige Thibault, Osborne
Tapha Trawallay, Oakland, CA
Corene Kimberly Trevino,
Clay Center
Andrea Marie Trost, Concordia
Jennifer Marie Tyree-Taylor,
Macon, MO
Jenna Marie Ulrich, Luray
Nicki Lee Upshaw, Americus
Lisa Marie Vance, Scott City
Ann Marie Vonfeldt, Russell
Rachel Suzanne Wary, Colwich
Emily Beth Wilson, Basehor
Michelle Lynn Woods, Goddard
Syed Zaidi, La Crescenta, CA
Emily Rebecca Zillinger, Logan
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Jodie Lynn Hilt, Garden City
Bianca Iyadira Perez, Sublette*
Andrea Lynn Hoffman, Victoria*
Kelsey Marie Peterson, Wamego*
Bailey K. Adair, Kearney, NE
Katelin N. Holland, Haviland
Kirstin May Robinson, Kingman*
Britany Marie Axman, Hoisington
Jessica Renee Jaax, Clearwater*
Rachel Hannah Ruder, Hays*
Chelsi Teal Beam, Mankato*
Desirae Ann Karlin, Victoria*
Hunter Alan Scheib, Emporia
Tavia Ann Fazel, Concordia*
Bryna Lynnae Knox, Clifton
Sydney Marie Smith, Inman
Kara Rae Gfeller, Winona
Emily Danielle Kralik, Ellsworth*
Amanda Mae Steinle, Lucas*
James Calvin Glover, Solomon
Justin Jon Lampe, Minneola*
Leigha Corrine Sweet, Holton*
Jordan Ashley Gross,
Tara Kay McGuire, Hays*
Kristin Ann Wagner, Downs
Grand Island, NE*
Ashley Rene Milford, Fowler*
Macy Shay Ziegler, Collyer*
Keith Alan Herrman, Hays
Shalee Danae Myers, Tribune*
Allied Health
* Receiving more than one degree
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
21
HEALLTH & LIFE SCIENCES
Rystal Nichole Hoeme, Pratt
Kathleen Houp, La Crosse
Sarah Elizabeth Huerter, Marysville
Kimberly Huff-Caplan,
Overland Park
Highness Humphrey, Hays
Samantha Hundley, Derby
Joshua David Huston,
Longmont, CO
Alexis Jenae Inlow, Hays
Anthony J. Ivey, Salina
Faye Ann Jones, Belleville
Grace M. Kanyanga, McKinney, TX
Sarah Diane Kassin, Topeka
Gail Ann Keller-Cox, Wichita
Robert William Kentner, Ponca, NE
Nathan Andrew Koerber, Concordia
Amanda Marie Kreutzer, Ellis
Daniel Marc Laffery, Clay Center
Tara Dawn Lawrenz, Haysville
Challa Ann Lawson, Salina
Samantha Kay Ledy, Colwich
Kelsi Lynn Loop, Haven
Bindhu Madathil, Liberal
Jeneba Maibata, Bronx, NY
Megan Renae Maier, Greensburg
Jaime Anne Maine, Springfield, MO
Riley Kay Mayden, Abilene
Rebecca Marie McCoy, Fairview
Saturday Ceremony
SATURDAY CEREMONY
Saturday Ceremony • Gross Memorial Coliseum
College of Arts & Sciences and College of Education & Technology
May 16, 2015 • 10:00 am
SATURDAY Ceremony
Order of Processional....................................23
Order of Exercises .........................................24
Departments/Degrees
Ed.S. and Master’s Degrees
College of Arts and Sciences.........................25
College of Education and Technology .........30
College of Arts and Sciences
Art and Design..............................................39
Chemistry .....................................................40
Communication Studies ..............................40
Computer Science and Information Systems
Engineering...................................................40
English ..........................................................40
General Studies .............................................41
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Geosciences ...................................................43
History ..........................................................44
Justice Studies ...............................................44
Leadership Studies ........................................45
Mathematics and Computer Science ...........45
Modern Languages .......................................46
Music and Theatre ........................................46
Physics...........................................................46
Political Science.............................................46
Psychology ....................................................47
Sociology and Social Work ...........................47
Associate Degrees ..........................................49
College of Education and Technology
Teacher Education ........................................50
Institute of Applied Technology ...................52
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
SATURDAY CEREMONY
Saturday Commencement Order of Processional
Platform Party
Vice President of Student Affairs and Mace Bearer
President
Interim Provost
Kansas Board of Regents
Vice President, Technology
Vice President, Administration and Finance
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Dean, College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Dean, College of Education and Technology
Dean, College of Health and Life Sciences
Dean, Graduate School
Assistant Provost for Strategic Partnerships
Director, Virtual College
2014 President’s Distinguished Scholar
2015 Navigator Award Recipient
2015 Pilot Award Recipient
2015 Torch Award Recipient
Reader of Names
SATURDAY CEREMONY
Joey Linn
Mirta Martin
Chris Crawford
Shane Bangerter
Joy Hatch
Mike Barnett
Paul Faber
Mark Bannister
Paul Adams
Jeff Briggs
Tim Crowley
Cindy Elliott
Dennis King
Dosse Toulaboe
To be announced
To be announced
To be announced
Brenda Meder
Marshals
Jennifer Bonds-Raacke & Dorothy Fulton
Lorie Cook-Benjamin
Hendratta Ali
Eric Deyo & Christie Brungardt
Duane Renfrow & Kenny Rigler
Graduate School
Faculty
Degree Candidates
Arts and Sciences
Education and Technology
Flag Bearer
Robert Moody
Lee Powers
Sherri Brantley
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Graduate School
Arts and Sciences
Education and Technology
SATURDAY CEREMONY
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Saturday Commencement Order of Exercises
Prelude
SATURDAY CEREMONY
Flourish for Wind Band
Resplendent Glory
Courtly Airs and Dances
The Patriots
Polly Oliver
Three Miniatures
Coat of Arms
America the Beautiful
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Rosso Galante
Ron Nelson
Clifton Williams
Thomas Root
Robert Sheldon
George Kenny
Samuel Ward; Carmen Dragon, arr.
Platform Party Processional
Pomp and Circumstance
Star Spangled Banner
Edward Elgar; Merle Issac, arr.
John Stafford Smith, Francis Scott Key
Fort Hays State University Symphonic Band
Jeff Jordan and Lane Weaver, Conductors
Introductions
Chris Crawford
Interim Provost
welcome
Mirta Martin
President
Greetings
Shane Bangerter
Kansas Board of Regents
Keynote
Mirta Martin
President
Recognition of candidates
Chris Crawford
Mirta Martin
Chris Crawford
Mirta Martin
Chris Crawford
Mirta Martin
Presentation of Candidates for the Ed.S. and Master’s Degrees
Conferring of Degrees
Presentation of Candidates for the Baccalaureate Degrees
Conferring of Degrees
Presentation of Candidates for the Associate Degrees
Conferring of Degrees
University anthem
Fort Hays Singers
Conducted by Terry Crull
Note: The audience will stand during the platform party processional and remain standing for the National Anthem. An
interpreter and limited seating for the hearing impaired will be located in Section C.
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FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
SATURDAY CEREMONY
College of Arts & Sciences
Brett Michael Bieberle, Lyons
School Psychology
Drew Isaac House, Wichita
School Psychology
Heidi Jo Hines, O’Neill, NE
School Psychology
Brandi L. Mertens, Kingman
School Psychology
ARTS & SCIENCES
School Psychology - Education Specialist
Sarah Nicole Nuss, Hoisington
School Psychology
Art - Master of Fine Arts
Michaela Margareta Valli
Groeblacher, Lindsborg
Ceramics
Joshua James Knott, Lincoln, NE
Inter-media
Katrina Mae McCarter, Overton, NE
Ceramics
Christina Lamoureaux, Hoisington
Inter-media
Communication - Master of Science
Shu Chen,
Xinchen Hou,
Danielle Janae Windholz, Victoria
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Lanzhou, Gansu, China
Organizational
Organizational
Organizational
Ning Zhang, Puyang, Henan, China
Yao Cheng,
Xiangxiang Ji,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
Organizational
General
Organizational
Yajuan-Jane Zhou, Washington, DC
General
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE
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ARTS & SCIENCES
English - Master of Arts
Katherine Cobo, Hays
English
Lisa Kathleen Jones, Thornton, CO
English
Stacey D. Wheeler, Wichita
English
Sydney Merrill Dippel, Lindsborg
English
Rhonda K. Lippert-Bortz,
Smith Center
English
Jennifer Lynn Wright,
Hardin, MO
English
Stacia Lynn Walters,
Shawnee
English
Wen Xin,
Lanzhou, Gansu, China
English
Patricia Tilafaiga Tuimalealifano
Fuiava, Faleasao, American Samoa
English
Geosciences - Master of Science
Kelsie Deryn Abrams,
Casper, WY
Geology
Mackenzie Emma Kirchner-Smith,
New Albany, IN
Geology
Joshua James Fry, Latrobe, PA
Geology
Melissa Kay Macias, Leeds, UT
Geology
Steven Shane Reed, Hays
Geology
Ian J. Trevethan,
Spokane, WA
Geology
History - Master of ARTS
November Lou Wilson Black,
Whitney Hersh,
Brainerd, MN
Topeka
History
History
Timothy L. Northrup, Jr.,
Abilene
History
Master of Liberal Studies
Sarah Elisabeth Bailey, WaKeeney
Global Studies
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David Clifford Byers, Smyrna, TN
Information Networking and
Telecommunications
Stephen McFadden Combs,
Winter Park, FL
Humanities
Leslie H. Barbour,
Adams Center, NY
Organizational Leadership
Jack Campbell, Jr., Lawrence
Literary Arts
Sherri Ann Conard, Andover
Organizational Leadership
James Bell, Hays
Political Science
Chen Chen, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Global Management
Jason Paul Craft, Salina
Instructional Sciences
Patrick Jerel Bridges, Camden, AL
Criminal Justice
Saundra Lynn Choate-Hudson,
Homer, AK
Health Sciences
Joanna Crews, Chapel Hill, NC
e-Learning Professional
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE
Jonathan Istvan Curtis,
Lampasas, TX
Information Networking and
Telecommunications
Ryan Eugene Dailey, Mandan, ND
Criminal Justice
Heidi Kristian Harris,
Centerville, UT
Public Administration
Hanqi Gao, Xinyang, Henan, China
Digital Cinema Production
Serena Garcia, St. Simons Island, GA
Social Sciences
Jason Andrew Dandl,
Northfield, MN
Organizational Leadership
Alison Brown Garner,
Lake in the Hills, IL
Literary Arts
Aaron Matthew Dechant,
Hutchinson
Instructional Sciences
Russell Thomas George,
Clarkston, GA
Organizational Leadership
Reid Clifford DeVoge,
Houghton, MI
Criminal Justice
Bradley Ray Dickson, Stafford
Organizational Leadership
Jiawei Dong, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Global Management
John-David Ettore, Fort Scott
Organizational Leadership
Eric Benjamin Frasure, Denver, NC
Organizational Leadership
Runfeng Fu,
Xinzheng, Henan, China
Social Entrepreneurship
Guoyan Dai,
Pu’er City, Yunnan, China
Global Professional English
Wenxun Du,
Xinzheng, Henan, China
International Enterprise Leadership
Mary L. Hall-Pumphrey,
Park Forest, IL
Management Information Systems
Rachael Ann Harshbarger, Topeka
Health Sciences
Bil Gregory Hawkins,
Albuquerque, NM
Organizational Leadership
Yuanxu He,
Shenyang, Liaoning, China
International Enterprise Leadership
LaBaron Hedgemon, Meridian, MS
Organizational Leadership
Jenae Lynn Heller, Council Grove
Public Administration
Russell Lynn Gibson, Monroe, LA
Teaching and Learning
Krys Marque’ Henderson,
Colorado Springs, CO
Organizational Leadership
Michael Gerard Gordon,
Bel Aire
Public Administration
Kathy Lynn Evers, Great Bend
Organizational Leadership
Tena Melou Green,
Chattanooga, TN
Organizational Leadership
Joel Ewy, Dodge City
Organizational Leadership
Aaron Kale Hachmeister, Topeka
Public Administration
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Susan Lee Harris-Broomfield,
McCook, NE
Gerontology
Natalee Christine Geye,
Bakersfield, CA
Art
Jamie Jeannine Gideon, Wichita
Political Science
GRADUATE
ARTS & SCIENCES
Kirk Randall Cusick, Salina
Organizational Leadership
Haozhe Feng,
Xinzheng, Henan, China
Digital Cinema Production
Jeramie Bashawn Herrera,
Guymon, OK
Literary Arts
Amanda Michelle Hirsch,
Argyle, TX
Organizational Leadership
Cathy Hodsdon, Redding, CA
Political Science
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ARTS AND SCIENCES
Jeannine Chapman Hollon,
Dallas, TX
Literary Arts
Ruisheng Ma,
Nanyang, Henan, China
International Enterprise Leadership
Shawn Coleman Pinkerton,
Sullivan, IN
Criminal Justice
Shuming Hou,
Luoyang, Henan, China
International Enterprise Leadership
Julie Hisey Maranto, Alexandria, LA
Humanities
Kenneth D. Piper, Houston, TX
Criminal Justice
Abby J. Maska, Hays
Global Studies
Morag A. Polaski, Richlands, NC
Social Sciences
Claudia Elizabeth Mather,
Searcy, AR
Criminal Justice
Sargon Poulis, San Diego, CA
Political Science
Yikun Hu, Tianshui, Gansu, China
International Enterprise Leadership
Jing Jia, Zunhua, Hebei, China
Global Management
Reginald K. Johnson, Jacksonville, FL
Teaching and Learning
Mark Robert Minty, Portland, OR
Health Sciences
Connie Kerns-Grams, Irene, SD
Political Science
Douglas Jeffrey Molzahn, Agra
Organizational Leadership
Chad C. LaFever, Lawrence
Organizational Leadership
Alexandria M. Musgrove, Hugoton
Political Leadership and Public
Service
John Ivey Lanier, Statesville, NC
Criminal Justice
Ang Li, Dalian, Liaoning, China
Political Leadership and Public
Service
Daoming Liu,
Puyang, Henan, China
Digital Cinema Production
Jianing Liu, Luoyang, Henan, China
Global Management
Yanna Liu, Xinzheng, Henan, China
Social Networking Management
Tiffany Marie Logue, Topeka
Organizational Leadership
Matthew Cody Loveless,
St. Charles, MO
Criminal Justice
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Jinfeng Nan, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Global Management
Horohito Norhatan,
Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Political Leadership and Public
Service
Felix Otieno Onyango,
Nairobi, Kenya
Organizational Leadership
Adam Clinton Paredes, Salina
Criminal Justice
Yuanlong Qi,
Shenyang, Liaoning, China
Political Leadership and Public
Service
Zhao Qin,
Jiaozuo, Henan, China
International Enterprise Leadership
Dongya Qu,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
International Enterprise Leadership
Zhi Qu, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Political Leadership and Public
Service
Jonathan N. Ramos, San Diego, CA
Education Leadership and
Management-Technology
Kathy D. Reinert, Hutchinson
Criminal Justice
Rhea Theresa Reitmeyer-Littrell,
Hays
History
Lauren Souther Patterson,
Albemarle, NC
Criminal Justice
Rolan Resendiz, Hollister, CA
Public Administration
Jeanette Leah Pellegrin, Ahoskie, NC
History
Nathan Lloyd Riedel, Hays
e-Learning Professional
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE
Heather Marie Rinkenbaugh,
Augusta
Organizational Leadership
Adam Ross, Saint George, UT
Organizational Leadership
Marina Lee Rumbin,
New Haven, CT
Organizational Leadership
Karim U. Saba, New York, NY
Political Science
Laura Evelyn Samples,
Longview, TX
Human Resource Management
Nicole Elaine Sampson,
Pleasant Hill, CA
Organizational Leadership
Nicole Marie Walz, Garden City
Organizational Leadership
Monica M. Simpson, Erie
Social Networking Management
Nathan Wayne Ward,
Douglasville, GA
Criminal Justice
Karen K-Ann Smith-Banks,
Arlington, TX
Political Science
Nathan Cale Waters, Fort Worth, TX
Information Assurance
David Wayne Spangler, Paris, TX
Criminal Justice
Jia Wei, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Health Sciences
Nicole L. Springer, Alta Vista
Criminal Justice
Cassandra Lee Wilson, Abilene
Public Administration
Clifford A. Stein, Bellmore, NY
Teaching and Learning
Nicholas A. Woods, Yakima, WA
Organizational Leadership
Shannon Marie Steinman,
Boston, MA
History
Jiali Xu, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
Political Science
Zhuo Sun,
Shenyang, Henan, China
Global Management
Shianne D. Sampson,
Pleasant Hill, CA
Organizational Leadership
Eli Benjamin Svaty, Liberal
Literary Arts
Sherri Yvonne Schroder,
Oklahoma City, OK
Social Networking Management
Timothy Hubert Swift,
Richmond, IN
Criminal Justice
Megan B. Scott, Lawrenceville, IL
Literary Arts
Jason Gregor Tilley, Eureka, CA
Criminal Justice
Michael William Sell, Albany, OR
Teaching and Learning
Mandi A. Titus, Newport, VT
Organizational Leadership
Joshua S. Sharon, Fowler, CO
Political Science
Anjali Tiwari, Franklin, TN
Human Resource Management
Tan Shi,
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Global Professional English
Valerie Marie Waller,,
Liberty Township, OH
Organizational Leadership
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE
Bo Yang, Yan’an, Shaanxi, China
Global Management
Liping Yang, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Global Professional English
Eugene Young, IV, Norman, OK
Health Sciences
Yuqing Zhao,
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Health Sciences
Jing Zhou,
Zhumadian, Henan, China
International Enterprise Leadership
Serhiy Vitalivich Zhykin,
Cherkassy, Ukraine
Organizational Leadership
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ARTS AND SCIENCES
Kennedy B. Rogers,
Manhattan
Social Entrepreneurship
Matthew Robert Simpson, Topeka
Criminal Justice
Psychology - Master of Science
ARTS AND SCIENCES
Jennifer Renea Begnoche,
Clay Center
School
Mahnlaye Beloh Boayue, Chicago, IL
School
Lindsey M. Gordon, Hays
Clinical
Scott Michael Ploharz, Layton, UT
Clinical
Clayton Wayne Howard, Fowler
Clinical
Alyssa Nicole Roberts, St. John
School
Brenda L. Francis, Topeka
School
Buffie Marie Kulton,
Winchester, VA
School
Lyndsey Marie Gilmore, Stockton
Clinical
Carmen Pirvu, Sumter, SC
School
College of Education & Technology
Education Specialist
STUDIES
Dennis Harland King, Appleton, WI
Education Leadership
EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATION
Suzann Faye Bouray, Beloit
Education Administration
Kris Gerald Munsch, Ness City
Education Leadership
Dawn Marie Lindsley, Stillwater, OK
Education Administration
Ryan James Karjala, Emporia
Education Administration
Benjamin Matthew Smith, Abilene
Education Administration
Donnel Jo Murray-Clay, Clearwater
Education Administration
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL
Counseling - Master of Science
Morgan Marie Amundson,
Story City, IA
School
Täna Marie Arnold, Hugoton
Community
Kelsey Leigh Beisner, Natoma
School
Alisha Lynn Bell, Great Bend
Community
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Jamie Lynn Blew, Dodge City
School
Gretchen Anne Elliott, Lindsborg
School
Kerra Nicole Cossman, Jetmore
School
Emily Marie Hamlin, Garden City
School
Cory Michael Cox, Wichita
School
Scott Matthew Kinderknecht,
Wichita
School
Olivia Rose Davenport, Atwood
School
Sally Anne Lee, Clay Center
School
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE
Heather Nicole Pfannenstiel, Alma
School
Rachel Autumn Thexton, Great Bend
School
Amanda Christine McCurdy, Wichita
School
Megan Elizabeth Pfannenstiel, Hays
Community
Darci Weiser, McPherson
School
Christopher Todd Michel, Salina
School
Clint R. Rodriguez, Hutchinson
School
Elsa Paulina Zacapa-Reyes,
Dodge City
Community
Jennifer M. Morton, Abilene
Community
David W. Roth, Kingman
Community
Janelle Dawn Osborn, Wichita
Community
Carla Faye Schartz, Derby
School
Jamie W. Pedigo, Dodge City
Community
Kelley Colleen Schuckman, Wichita
School
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Lacey Lachelle Likely, Uniontown
School
Heather Dawn Zogleman, Wichita
School
Education - Master of Science in Education
Leila Dawn Ajlani, Jupiter, FL
Reading Specialist
Martha Becker, Plainville
Reading Specialist
James C. Burk, WaKeeney
Education
Amy Erica Aldrich, Falls Church, VA
Transition to Teaching
Dale Allan Blake,
Disputanta, VA
JROTC Instructor Prep
Marcie Ann Carr, Halstead
Reading Specialist
Nicole Marie Allen, Garden City
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Gennifer G. Booth, Junction City
Library Specialist
Corinna Kay Carrillo, Elkhart
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Bradley Lynn Anderson, Ulysses
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Kimberly S. Boxberger, Russell
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Elisabeth Anne Carroll,
Bellevue, WA
Reading Specialist
Tara Dawn Appel, Great Bend
Reading Specialist
Kelsey Lynnae Bristow, Wichita
Reading Specialist
Chase Andrew Casteel, Fredonia
Transition to Teaching
Lisa Renee Arnold,
Alexandria, VA
Reading Specialist
Michille Ann Bryan, Liberal
Transition to Teaching
Christophe Cheroret,
Paris, France
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Veronica Lee Baker, Ridgely, MD
JROTC Instructor Prep
Parker Harrison Bryant,
Parkville, MO
Higher Education Student Affairs
Callie Marie Bartelson, Mayfield
Library Specialist
David E. Burchfield, Caney
Transition to Teaching
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE
Jennifer Renee Cochrane,
Hutchinson
Reading Specialist
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Justin Blain Coffey, Dodge City
Transition to Teaching
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Tana Kayleen Cooper, Great Bend
Higher Education Student Affairs
Anthony Wane Cornelius,
Spring Hill, TN
JROTC Instructor Prep
Melinda Janette Cornelsen,
Hugoton
Reading Specialist
Rosalie Amar Emnace-Threewit,
Manhattan
Reading Specialist
Ashley Lynn Farney, Wilson
Reading Specialist
Gena Lee Feldt, Norton
Reading Specialist
Rachel Lynn Goodpasture,
Lansing
Reading Specialist
Jessica Marie Groff, Hays
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Ellen Mowery Hagan,
Columbus, GA
JROTC Instructor Prep
Elizabeth Gause Hawks,
Santaquin, UT
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Hannah Aletha Curtis,
Garden City
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
William Joseph Fetherman,
Bangor, PA
JROTC Instructor Prep
Sherry Lynn Curtis, Bucklin
Transition to Teaching
Erica Ann Fisher, Hays
Higher Education Student Affairs
Katelyn Irene Cutchall, Lodi, CA
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Deanna L. Foust, Amarillo, TX
JROTC Instructor Prep
Alma G. Hidalgo,
Perryton, TX
Higher Education Student Affairs
Teasha Fuller,
Boynton Beach, FL
Reading Specialist
Miranda Sue Hodo, Wellsville
Reading Specialist
Darral Robert Garner, Haysville
Transition to Teaching
Danielle Rae Hopwood, Oakley
Transition to Teaching
April R. Georgetti,
Bolivar, MO
Reading Specialist
Randall W. Jordan, Jr., Hays
Education
Larry Lamar Dennis,
Brooklyn, NY
JROTC Instructor Prep
Chailendreia Monique Dickens,
Yorktown, VA
JROTC Instructor Prep
D. Edward Diepenbrock, Liberal
Transition to Teaching
Stacy Lee Dillinger, Hugoton
Reading Specialist
Lindsay Michelle Downing,
Wichita
Transition to Teaching
Courtney Anne Dunn, Satanta
Transition to Teaching
32
Jeffrey Stewart Edwards,
Yucaipa, CA
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Kacey Ann Glaze, Greensburg
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Denise Lynn Goevert, Hesston
Transition to Teaching
Nicholas Alexander Goodman,
Kenmore, WA
Higher Education Student Affairs
Allen Rossi Haynes,
El Paso, TX
JROTC Instructor Prep
Lisa Dawn Kennedy,
Hooker, OK
Transition to Teaching
Kristina Louise Kidwell,
Roeland Park
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Michael Lee Kilgore, III, Solomon
Transition to Teaching
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE
Maureen M. Mulligan, Denver, CO
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Tarieek Ali Punter, Decatur, GA
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Wendy Suzanne Koehn,
Montezuma
Library Specialist
Crystal Naylor, Satanta
Transition to Teaching
Annette Rose Quaney, Colwich
Reading Specialist
Christine Kay Neeb, Garden City
Reading Specialist
Katie Melissa Rages,
Montezuma
Transition to Teaching
Anne Lisa Koroknay,
Bethesda, MD
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Laura Lynn Nielsen, Overland Park
Library Specialist
Jillian L. Korte, Goodland
Transition to Teaching
David Eugene Lenhart,
Spencerville, OH
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Abbi Rose Linville, Shawnee
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
William Mercer Maderos-Treaster,
Lecompton
Transition to Teaching
Joseph John Mancuso, Peoria, AZ
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Joshua Dean Maples, Lindsborg
Higher Education Student Affairs
Tiffany Nicole Matthews,
Hutchinson
Reading Specialist
Gregory Hiatt Rauch, Wichita
Transition to Teaching
Renee Mary Nonamaker,
Kensington
Reading Specialist
Chelsea Romaine Reed, Andover
Library Specialist
Marshell J. Norris, Hays
Reading Specialist
Diane Lynn Richard, Manhattan
Library Specialist
Isaac J. Ortega, Waukesha, WI
Higher Education Student Affairs
Janelle Arlene Rieger,
Clay Center
Transition to Teaching
Sara Leonore Ouimet,
Budd Lake, NJ
Higher Education Student Affairs
Robert E. Rodriguez,
Las Cruces, NM
JROTC Instructor Prep
Scott Franklin Outlaw,
Corpus Christi, TX
JROTC Instructor Prep
Trista Ann Rusk, Wichita
Transition to Teaching
Katie Margene Perez, Hutchinson
Reading Specialist
Kellen David Ryan, Galena
Transition to Teaching
Sara Emily Peterson,
Columbia, MO
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Susan Janet Spring Schiffelbein,
Baldwin City
Reading Specialist
Michael David McDaniel, Liberal
Transition to Teaching
Dallas Wayne Plumley,
Hamlin, WV
JROTC Instructor Prep
Aaron William Shayne,
St. Louis, MO
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Tyrone Stephen Middleton,
Waynesville, MO
JROTC Instructor Prep
Elise Marie Potocnik, Herington
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Stephanie Ann Stauffer,
Vilonia, AR
Higher Education Student Affairs
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Allison Marie Kitchen, Hays
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
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Jennifer Ann Steinert, Hoisington
Transition to Teaching
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Michael David Strack, Olathe
Education
Jennifer Lynn Stuck, Junction City
Library Specialist
Thomas Wayne Surber,
Richmond, VA
JROTC Instructor Prep
Scott Brandon Sutton, Weir
Transition to Teaching
Krista Marie Thomas,
Clay Center
Reading Specialist
Michael D. Thompson,
Rainelle, WV
JROTC Instructor Prep
Tara K. Wildeman, Ellis
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Andrea Trevino,
Riverside, CA
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Eric Joseph Wilson, II, Pomona, CA
Higher Education Student Affairs
Tobias Zachariah Tyner,
Newton
Transition to Teaching
Billie Jo Wing, Dodge City
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Barry Scott Vanden Berg,
Strafford, MO
JROTC Instructor Prep
Jana Elaynn Winter, Manhattan
Reading Specialist
Christine Veronica Wasko,
Philadelphia, PA
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Lacy Nikole Wolters, Oakley
Transition to Teaching
Kelsea Ruth Wright, Wichita
Reading Specialist
Federico Julian White, II,
Las Vegas, NV
JROTC Instructor Prep
Richard Demond Young,
Midlothian, TX
English for Speakers of Other
Languages
Michele Dawn White, Eureka
Transition to Teaching
Education Administration - Master of Science
Lori Mae Alexandra Marie Amaro,
Ford
Education Administration
Jay Andrew Doornbos,
Council Grove
Education Administration
Stacy Nicole Ignacia Camou,
Hacienda Heights, CA
Education Administration
Christopher Thomas Drees, Hays
Education Administration
Adam Cole Conard, Severy
Education Administration
Meaghan Durham, Hoboken, NJ
Education Administration
Carolina Ayerbe, Woodstock, GA
Education Administration
Sandra K. Crawford,
Rio Rancho, NM
Education Administration
Deborah Louise Eaton,
Springfield, IL
Education Administration
Anita Kay Breen, Delphos
Education Administration
Thomas Roy DeBauche, Manhattan
Education Administration
Ryan Jared Fletke, Middleville, MI
Education Administration
Matthew Alan Browning, Wichita
Education Administration
Andrew Ryan Dempewolf, Oberlin
Education Administration
Bob L. Friesen, Cimarron
Education Administration
Ashley Ann Anderson,
Maryville, MO
Education Administration
Margarita Santiago Aviles, Haysville
Education Administration
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Jason Wade Calton, West Liberty, OH
Education Administration
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE
Michael Brandon Garrett,
Buena Vista, VA
Education Administration
Aaron Daniel Leichner, Wichita
Education Administration
Mitchell A. Gebhardt, Gypsum
Education Administration
Brad A. McCormick,
Garden Plain
Education Administration
Valerie Kay Gehrer, Caney
Education Administration
Rachel Mae McVean, Greenleaf
Education Administration
Victoria Marie Goetz, Oakley
Education Administration
Sheila Denise Meggers,
Hutchinson
Education Administration
Debra JoAnn Hagans, Utica
Education Administration
Joy Beth Schmidt, Bird City
Education Administration
Kevin Scott Smiley, Abilene
Education Administration
Michelle Renee Smith,
Salina
Education Administration
Jeffrey Charles Spilker,
Papillion, NE
Education Administration
Sierra Michelle Michelstetter,
Hutchinson
Education Administration
Michelle Renae Tiedeman, Liberal
Education Administration
Sheila Marie Mortimer, Salina
Education Administration
Travis Dale Van Vleck, Rossville
Education Administration
Tracy M. Parker, Chapman
Education Administration
Lynsey Brooke Webb, Salina
Education Administration
Casey Marie Peine, Wichita
Education Administration
Melissa M. Wells-Martin, Topeka
Education Administration
Ryan J. Rapp, Adrian, MO
Education Administration
Joshua James Wilbert, Wichita
Education Administration
Branden Robert Hoefert,
Harrisburg, SD
Education Administration
Corey Rae Ritter, Salina
Education Administration
Michael David Wilmott, II,
Valley Center
Education Administration
Joseph Andrew Holdren, Beloit
Education Administration
Leighton Dean Rudd, Bucklin
Education Administration
Christopher Paul Korbe, Lakin
Education Administration
Shanna Kay Russell, Auburn
Education Administration
Weston Adam Laudermilk,
Sterling
Education Administration
Kristina Faye Salmans,
Hugoton
Education Administration
John Page Hamilton, Salina
Education Administration
Matthew Ted Hawken,
Pueblo, CO
Education Administration
Kimberly Dawn Herron, Inman
Education Administration
Joshua Andrew Hevel, Waverly
Education Administration
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Tammy Kae Martin, Wichita
Education Administration
Jennifer Dee Gatz, Robinson
Education Administration
Shawn G. Schenk,
Oklahoma City, OK
Education Administration
Ashley Ann Wolting, Lincoln
Education Administration
Stacey Marie Wright, Tacoma, WA
Education Administration
Shauna Elizabeth Zweifel, Hays
Education Administration
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Instructional Technology - Master of Science
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Sara S. Bowling,
Garrettsville, OH
Instructional Technology
Sarah Dawn Calhoon, Andover
Instructional Technology
Kelly Marie Cocking, Goddard
Instructional Technology
Jon David Daniels, Wichita
Instructional Technology
Samantha Nicole Donald,
Overland Park
Instructional Technology
Melissa Hinderliter Edenburn,
New Braunfels, TX
Instructional Technology
Tammy Donnel Goebel, Norwich
Instructional Technology
Tra’Mel Jayvonni Harrell,
Belleville, IL
Instructional Technology
Mary Elizabeth Huyck, Iowa City, IA
Instructional Technology
Sharron Yvette Jordan,
San Diego, CA
Instructional Technology
Brian E. Latta, Cheney
Instructional Technology
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Janet J. Leonard, Preston, MS
Instructional Technology
Erin Nicole Lewis, Topeka
Instructional Technology
Jennifer Alene Martinez, Derby
Instructional Technology
Charles Allen McIntyre,
Grottoes, VA
Instructional Technology
Cassandra Lee Newman, Wamego
Instructional Technology
Michael F. Nogle, Lewiston, ID
Instructional Technology
Ashley Paige Rawlings, Hugoton
Instructional Technology
Jeffrey Gile Rhoden, Ellis
Instructional Technology
Angela Nicole Rhynerson,
LaCygne
Instructional Technology
Joseph Patrick Riavez, III,
Lanoka Harbor, NJ
Instructional Technology
Laryssa Lee Scheepers,
Oak Harbor, WA
Instructional Technology
Nikki Lee Simmons-Burton,
Minneola
Instructional Technology
Lorrie Tomlinson, Jefferson, NC
Instructional Technology
Cory Allen Triplett, Dighton
Instructional Technology
Sarah Janeen Vitali, Garfield, AR
Instructional Technology
Keith Adam Walker,
Forest City, IA
Instructional Technology
Michael Anthony Watters,
Olympia, WA
Instructional Technology
Mark Travis Willey, Abilene
Instructional Technology
Amie S. Wright, Hays
Instructional Technology
Kersten Corinne Zauche, Bel Aire
Instructional Technology
Jessica Rae Zehr-Krievins,
Wellsville
Instructional Technology
James Raymond Zimmer, Wichita
Instructional Technology
Josef Richard Schler,
Las Vegas, NV
Instructional Technology
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE
Special Education - Master of Science
McKenzie Stephens Allen,
Garden City
Adaptive
Rebecca Hartmann Dopheide,
Overland Park
Adaptive
Dana Lynn Ellis, Topeka
Adaptive
Sarah Alisha Frohmberg, Wellsville
Adaptive
Codie Renae Berntsen,
Clearwater
Adaptive
Annalyse Rose Garcia, Frederick, CO
Gifted
Hope Lynn Brosius, Topeka
Adaptive
Harry L. Garr, Liberty, MO
Gifted
Jason Michael Brown, Topeka
Adaptive
Kristen Marie Gaschler, Ellis
Adaptive
Nicholas Lee Brown, Derby
Adaptive
Mary Alice Geier, Weir
Gifted
Quinton Lee Burgess,
Byron Center, MI
Adaptive
Joseph Robert Graber, Jr.,
Bordentown, NJ
Adaptive
Jennifer Casteel, Abilene
Adaptive
Shalanda Denise Griffin, Kansas City
Adaptive
Jessica Seren Cook, Wichita
Adaptive
Veronica Ann Hauptman, Hays
Adaptive
Laurel Nichole Cook, Riverton
Adaptive
Kenneth M. Hawkins, Jr., Halstead
Adaptive
Tyler William Cordts, Basehor
Adaptive
Crystal Lynn Hoffman, Dighton
Adaptive
Bridgett Georgenia DelmarMcPherson,
Lexington Park, MD
Adaptive
Brooke Evan Hollon, Argonia
Adaptive
Marlene Germaine Dodge, Ulysses
Adaptive
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Nicole René Howie, Osawatomie
Adaptive
GRADUATE
Jeremy Douglas Hunt, Belle Plaine
Adaptive
Adam Joseph Hutzell, Topeka
Adaptive
Theodore Nelson Jacobson, Eskridge
Adaptive
Grace Kastens, Atwood
Gifted
Rhonda Kay Kauffman,
Goldendale, WA
Adaptive
Joyce Keyes, West Sacramento, CA
Adaptive
Stephanie J. Kramer, Atchison
Adaptive
Nathan Allen Lamphier,
Oelwein, IA
Adaptive
Thresa Marie Lassiter, Denison
Adaptive
Jenna Leigh Lenkner, Pratt
Adaptive
Melisa Michelle Lord, Eudora
Adaptive
Robin Ann Luke, North East, PA
Adaptive
Triston Alexander McPherson,
Lexington Park, MD
Adaptive
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EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Eric Meredith Allenbach,
Edmond, OK
Adaptive
Dustin C. Hughes, Scott City
Adaptive
EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Traci Miller, Great Bend
Adaptive
Jessica Lynn Quade, Wichita
Adaptive
Lavona Ann Swank, Plains
Adaptive
Lisa Rebecca Myers, Ottawa
Adaptive
Elizabeth Renee Raine, Augusta
Adaptive
Alice Anne Swanson,
Alamogordo, NM
Adaptive
Hope D. Neal, Hutchinson
Adaptive
Bridgett Sue Reed, Topeka
Gifted
Johanna L. Nutter, Salina
Adaptive
Jamie Ann Scheiderer,
Greenville, TX
Adaptive
Amy Michelle Turner, Kinsley
Adaptive
Lori Ann Schmitt, Tipton
Adaptive
Brande Lyn Vogele, Harper
Adaptive
Steven Wayne Oltman, El Dorado
Adaptive
Patricia Sulph Ortiz,
Newport, RI
Adaptive
Heath Jacob Owens, St. Francis
Adaptive
Mickaela Marie Perez, Hugoton
Adaptive
Tera Jo Pflaum, Hays
Adaptive
Brandon Lowell Pigorsch,
Clay Center
Adaptive
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Kristin Cutright Swisher, Lawrence
Adaptive
Letitia Ann Warren, Great Bend
Adaptive
Lacy Marie Schreck, Onaga
Adaptive
Ryan Wade Welch, Paola
Gifted
Kelli Jo Sheahon, Wichita
Adaptive
Annjeannette Wells, Evergreen, CO
Gifted
Marie Ann Simon, Clearwater
Adaptive
Mallory Lauren Stanton, Gower, MO
Adaptive
Cheyenne Nicole Stelter, Wamego
Adaptive
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE
Arts and Sciences
ARTS & SCIENCES
Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates from the faculty and staff of the College of Arts and Sciences. The
faculty of the 17 departments in Arts and Sciences have touched the lives of most FHSU students through the
General Education program, our undergraduate majors, and our graduate degrees. We have aimed to provide
you with an opportunity to gain a world-class education in the classroom and in the field, so we hope you will
be leaving us as knowledgeable, reflective, holistically thinking and civically engaged citizens of the world. Again,
congratulations!
Paul Faber
Paul Faber
Brad Will
Leland Powers
Loretta Dorn
Scott Robson
Gavin Buffington
Pauline Scott
P. Grady Dixon
Kim Perez
John Raacke
Jill Arensdorf
Mohammad Riazi-Kermani
Dan Kulmala
Ben Cline
Gene Rice
Gavin Buffington
Shala Mills
Jennifer Bonds-Raacke
Brett Zollinger
Dean
Assistant Dean of Arts and Sciences
Art and Design, Chair
Chemistry, Chair
Communication Studies, Chair
Computer Science and Information Systems Engineering, Interim Chair
English, Chair
Geosciences, Chair
History, Chair
Justice Studies, Chair
Leadership Studies, Chair
Mathematics, Chair
Modern Languages, Chair
Music & Theatre, Chair
Philosophy, Chair
Physics, Chair
Political Science, Chair
Psychology, Chair
Sociology and Social Work, Chair
Art and Design
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Ashley Renee Eshbaugh, Logan
Chelsey Brianne Gotchall,
Great Bend
Traci Michelle Polifka, Beloit
Blake A. Stoppel, Olathe
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Colin James Baker, Washington
Ryan H. Claybaugh, Salina
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Brenna Marie Cole, Andale
Cody Robert Custer, Hays
Long Hoang Do, Wichita
Susan Elizabeth Dreiling, Hays
Renilda Nichole Dreiling-Cline,
Hays
Crystal Yvonne Eckert, McPherson
Teresa Marie Escarcega, Garden City
Joanne Gemma Glynn, Denver, CO
Adam Elwood Grob, Kanakakee, IL
UNDERGRADUATE
Jodi Rae Habr, Washington*
Ashley Dawn Heier, Hays
Johnny Wayne Hill III, Falcon, CO
Jessica Lynn Hughes, Beloit
Cari Marie Kelly, Stockton
Zackary Dean Kretsch, Derby
Tyler Bradley Kruger, Hutchinson
Elizabeth Lynn McDowell,
Leavenworth
Kristen Marie Miller, Lawrence
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ARTS & SCIENCES
David James Mizell, Norton
Gabriela Ana Saravia Lopez,
Christian D. Stueve, Salina
Jacob Paul Mizell, Norton
Brianne Renee Nelson, Norton
Brandyn C. Nickel, Buhler
Catherine Jo Riedel, WaKeeney
Lima, Peru
Colin James Schmidtberger, Victoria
Jordann Lindsay Seirer, Luray
Cory Lee Smart, Coldwater
Andrew Phillip Timme, Concordia
Shannon Renee Trevethan, Russell
Erika Kay Victor, Garden City
Connor Austin Shoemaker,
Glen Elder
Jared Leigh Hass, Superior, NE*
Ryan Michael Steinert, Concordia
Janelle Catherine Thimmesch, Andale
Brandon Alan Wagner,
Medicine Lodge
chemistry
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Bryant Michael Bombardier, Hays
Trey Joseph Herman, Hays
Robert Joseph Hollerich Jr., Tipton
Jobeth Aliece Nozicka,
North Platte, NE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Dakota Lane Grote, Wichita
communication studies
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Nathan David Briar, Newton
Laura Estefana Calvillo-Martinez,
Lancaster, TX
Hipolito Castillo, Turpin, OK
Samantha Micha Drees, Hays
Erin Leigh Givens, Great Bend
Randy Lee Gonzales, Almena
Noelle Lyn Husmann, Kearney, NE
Bailey Cristine Koerperich, Colby
Jessica Grace Marston, Great Bend
Marcella Kay McCluskey, Great Bend
Jamie Danielle Sproul, Augusta
Computer Science & Information
Systems Engineering
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Mohammed Saud Alshabanat, Hays
Chad Lee Befort, Hays
Tyler Dale Hardwick, Hays
Bretton G. Hillery, Scott City
Dylan Christian Hogan, Winfield
Daniel J. Jecha, Wichita
Logan Tyler Jones, Blackwell, OK
Cody James Killingsworth,
St. Francis
Jason August Kirchman, Dodge City
Jeffrey Philip Lang, Hays
Evan Jacob Steitz, Strasburg, CO
Connor Eugene Storer,
Cawker City
Schon Christopher Ray Tatman,
Hays
Landon Taylor, Hays
Steffy Thottasseril, Hays
Thao Thanh Tran, Salina
Rachel Katherine Everett, Wilson
Kaci Ann Ferguson, Glade
Brigid Elizabeth Markey, Olathe*
Matthew Elton McIntyre,
Dalton, GA*
Seonjin Na, Gwang-Ju, South Korea
Kirsten Eve Tidd, Lawrence
Kimberly Dawn Voeller, St. Francis*
Patrick Roland Vulgamore, Norwich
Margaret Jeanean Waymire,
Alta Vista
Holly Rachel Weiss, Anthony*
English
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Jose Alfredo Anaya-Alarcon, Liberal*
Brianna Marie Baumgartner,
Strasburg, CO*
Jessica Ann Bittel, Hays
Taylor Ann Deutscher, Solomon
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FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
General Studies
BACHELOR OF GENERAL
STUDIES
Elyse Ann Bigler, Ashland
Keith D. Bishop, Wellsville
Kelly Janette Black, Bentonville, AR
Gayle Blankenship, Columbus, OH
Patricia Ann Bodkin, Perryville, AR
Claire Sophia Bohm, Hays
Joseph Charles Bolte,
Colorado Springs, CO
Sean Michael Bragg, Cary, NC
Andrea Mae Brandt, Waterville
Renee Marie Brennan,
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Julie Mae Bretado, Salina
Jimmy Dale Brewer, Hope, AR
Sarah Christine Brissie, Winder, GA
Gabe Hendrick Bristow, Hays
Kate Lynn Broeckelman, Grenola
Rani Dae Brown, St. Charles, MO
Shirley Shanic Burke, Milwaukee, WI
Usman Umaru Bubaram,
Yobe, Nigeria
Laura Danielle Burns, Topeka
Bret A. Bush, Hays*
Stacy Leigh Cairns-Abdein,
Calera, AL
Kathleen Fawn Calhoun,
Chickasha, OK
Gabriel Calvillo, Garden City
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
Jeffrey S. Elliott, Springfield, MO
Lauren Nicole Ely, Charlotte, NC
Nichole Marie Enloe, Leavenworth
Leesa Dawn Fagen-Sneath, Jetmore
Chilsai Myranda Fahrenkrog, Abilene
Erhui Fan, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
Yangyue Fan, Xi’an, China
Terry Jay Finck, Madison, SD
Michaela Heidemarie Fink,
Lindsborg
Christopher Adam Fischer, Lansing
Amber Marie Flamer, Waxhaw, NC
Marieka Rose Ford, Liberal
Lisa Nicole Foster, Osawatomie
Junyan Fu, Zhuhai, China
Erica Marie Gadea,
San Bernardino, CA
Samuel W. Galvan, Sand Diego, CA
Michael James Gasho, Wichita
Emma Chanae Gilligan, Humboldt
Michael A. Given, Morrison, IL
Michael Tomas Gonzalez,
Manhattan, NY
J.D. Goodwin, Hampton, VA
Andrea Nicole Gort, Wichita
Jennifer Kay Green, Abilene
Tobey Meghan Green, Burns
Valerie Lynn Greenup,
Olympia, WA
Michael Guercio, Aurora, IL
Miao Han, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Sheng Min Han, Yinchuan, China
Yixin Han, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Tessa Elizabeth Hann, Leawood
John Alan Harp, Overland Park
Dacia Renae Haselhorst, Hays
Michele Haugh, La Porte, TX
Mingwei He,
Harbin Heilongjiang, China
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ARTS & SCIENCES
Chad Allen Austin, Pflugerville, TX
Barbara Anne Baird, Thornton, CO
Jeffrey Duane Baker, Hull, IA
Arun Tyler Ball, Goddard
Haley Jessica Barrett-Ward, Oberlin
Mikki Kay Beasley, Goodland
Brittanie Rose Belk, Leavenworth
Ellen Annette Bell, Cincinnati, OH
Miles Wesley Bidwell, Severy
Elisabeth Ann Caraballo,
Junction City
Jacob Alan Carlsen, Chula Vista, CA
Samantha Dawn Carter, Meade
Deborah Marie Tyree Cassidy,
Bethune, SC
Peggy Patterson Castaneda,
Bryan, TX
Christopher Scott Chambers,
Everett, WA
Patrice Yvonne Chambers,
Walterboro, SC
Hao Chen, LanZhou, China
Yihong Chen, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Louri Anne Christie, Dallas, TX
Jennifer Ciccone,
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Tammy Jane Clark, Kansas City
Jenna Janine Clarke, Great Bend
Daniel Lee Conant, Alma Center, WI
Sarah Ann Conklin, Carbondale
Rachal Michaelia Cotherman,
Sweetwater, TX
Craig E. Cottrell, Los Angeles, CA
Jennifer Leigh Cox, Kingsland, GA
Leah Morgan Crossland, WaKeeney
Jennifer Kay Crotts, Oakley
Erin Elizabeth Cuellar, Onsted, MI
Amy J. Damon, Manhattan
Dominique M. Davis, Overland Park
Allison N. Day, Wichita
Niccole Dawn Deegan, Hesston
Daniel F. DelGrosso, Stafford, VA
Dana A. Dobbie-Blindt, Topeka
Sean P. Dougherty, Churchville, PA
Ashley Lynn Douglass, Paxico
Lori Leann Dugan, Atchison
Lacey Edwards, Douglasville, GA
Laura Marie Edwards, Stow, OH
ARTS & SCIENCES
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Earnest Dale Heflin Jr.,
Drew Scott Joy, Smith Center
Kevin Douglas Mathieu, Russell
Hennessey, OK
Spencer Kenneth Hemmert,
WaKeeney
Kyle Blair Henderson, Crescent, OK
Alex Hernandez, Newark, CA
Jessica Uilani Higa, Makawao, HI
Colin Fitzpatrick Hilliman,
Brooklyn, NY
Kathy Jo Hoback, Manassas, VA
Vera Lucia Hochhalter, Mesa, AZ
Charles-Tee Lorynne Hogan,
Osceola, MO
Rebekah Ann Holdeman,
Arlington, TX
Cortney JoAnn Holliday, Topeka
Sandra K. Holmes, Gastonia, NC
Kathy Marie Howard, Chehalis, WA
Ramona Jacqualine Hughes-Adams,
St. Louis, MO
Sade Marie Humphrey, Hays
Ellis McDaniel Hunter II,
Daphne, AL
Paul Hyllested, Phoenix, AZ
Justin Michael Ihrig, Goodland
Kayla Cristal Ingram, Chelsea, AL
Frank Vincent Insalaco, Mt Juliet, TN
Bhagavan Rao Jalli, Cupertino, CA
Naomi Beth James, Wichita
Susanne Jamison-Gibson,
Mableton, GA
Teri Lyn Jenks, Berrien Springs, MI
Fan Jiang, JiYuan City, China
Jeffrey Johnson, Frisco, TX
Sean LaShea Johnson, Vicksburg, MS
David Adam Johnston, Derby
Martin Lawrence Jones,
Big Lake, MN
Stanford Jones, Canton, MS
Terence John Jones, Salem, OR
Jonathan Lucas Kast, Olathe
Travis Eugene Kaufman, Kingman
Mary Ann Kaus, Fort Riley
Toni Keller, Highland, CA
Stephen James Kennelly,
Comanche, OK
Patrick Edwin Kerigan,
Redondo Beach, CA
Molly Kathleen Kierscht, Salina
Kellynn A. Kirkwood,
Palm Desert, CA
Javan Andrew Koehn, Marion
Gregory Gerald Konen, Hutchinson
Roetta Grace Kremer,
Independence, MO
Ethan John Kuhlmann, Kensington
Bruno La Hoz Compodonico,
Santa Clarita, CA
Erin Nicole Lacio, Lawrence
Chasity A. Lewis, Plainville
Dereck Anthony Lewis,
New Orleans, LA
Cheng Li, Zhengzhou, China
Chengi Li, Xiangyang, China
Yani Li, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Xiaoying Liang, Yulin, Shaan, China
Patricia Ann Liles, Lithia, FL
Xi Lin, Tonglu, China
Brady S. Linner, Norton
Xin Liu, Fugu, China
Liv Kristin Longfellow, Concordia
Joanna F. Loring, San Diego, CA
Janet G. Lowman, Sheridan, WY
Samuel Ray Lucero, Topeka
MengJia Luo, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
Alex Yu Mabunay, Orange Park, FL
Eric Louis Madrid, Fort Worth, TX
Jeremy Ryan Marchand, Wichita
Keisha C. Martin, Hugoton
Teresa A. Dreiling McCabe, Hays
Joshua S. McGlothlin, Rose Hill
Rebecca Bendale Medina,
Junction City
Justo Mendoza, El Paso, TX
Margaret Ann Merkert, Denver, CO
Alaina Elizabeth Michel, Seville, OH
Darius L. Miles, Wichita
David Lee Miller II,
Keystone Heights, FL
Nicole Marie Miller, Valencia, CA
Tracy Lee Miller, Great Bend
Stacy Ellen Mitchell, Great Bend
Carlos Santez Mobley, Albany, GA
Alesia Veronica Moore, Newnan, GA
Douglas Allen Moore, Kingsland, TX
Kylea Nicole Moore, Olathe
Marva J. Morgan, Salina
William P. Mosteller,
Ashland City, TN
Shelly Ann Mundt, Alliance, NE
Omar Myint, The Bronx, NY
Mehmet Nacar, Gaziantep, Turkey
Killian Emmanuelle Naughton,
Manhattan
Jamie Rae Neal, Longmont, CO
Jennie Marie Neis, Wellsville
Chelsie Alynne Newell, Stafford
Shannon Lee Newton, Topeka
Jeri Lee Anna Nickle, Arkansas City
Yushuai Niu, Xi’an, China
April M. Norton, Manhattan
Katherine Theresa Novick, Lawrence
Paige Rena Nutsch, Linn
Brandie Marie O’Dell, Garden City
John Jackson Oldham, Dodge City
Debra Kay Olivas, Arkansas City
Kellsi Irene Olsen, Wickenburg, AZ
Troy H. Orosco, Santa Maria, CA
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
Laura Renee Schmitz, Haysville
Wei Wei, Baoji, Shaanxi, China
Mahima Pant, Sterling, VA
Hugo Perez, Salina
Juan Garcia Perez, Manor, TX
Shairee Joy Perez, Hampton, VA
Tracy Rainer Perez, Garden City
Kendra Sa´de Pressley, Columbia, SC
Lynn Marie Ramsay, Valparaiso, IN
Samual Lee Raprager, Newton
Clayton Douglas Reed, Herington
Jennifer Anne Reinke, Wausau, WI
Katy Dawn Richerson, Arkansas City
De’Aundre Lamar Riggins,
Gadsden, AL
Matthew Robinson, Cincinnati, OH
Kristen Dawn Ronnebaum, Rossville
Misty Renee’ Roper, Belle Plaine
John Hawk Ezekiel Rouse,
Ardmore, OK
Haylee Eloise Roush, Lindenwood, IL
Skylar Rudman, Plainville
Amanda Jo Rust, Smith Center
Kelli Ruzicka, Grand Island, NE
Katherine Irene Saiz, Wichita
Rana Gamal Mohamed Sayed Ahmed,
San Fransisco, CA
Jenaya Jolene Marie Scheuerman,
Athol
Noël Nicole Servais Leach, Ellis
Daniel William Schmidt,
Leavenworth
Mehran Hashemi Seddighzadeh,
Corpus Christi, TX
Kylie Jo Shufflebarger, McLouth
Marvin M. Slade, Axton, VA
Rhonda J. Snincak, Fort Mill, SC
Abigail Nicole Solorio, El Dorado
Jill Spann, Crofton, MD
Brandon K. Stafford, Wichita
Radley-Lee Ford Steffen, Hutchinson
Robert Eugene Steinbrook,
Bremerton, WA
Brandon Scott Stevens, Davenport, IA
Brittany Michele Stoker, Kansas City
Jessica Lynn Sudermann, Mankato
Sara Marie Sumner, Baldwin City
Jennifer Dawn Pierce Tanner, Kismet
Evyonne Michelle Taylor, Shawnee
Luke Eden Terrell, Linwood
Chelsea Janae Turk, Baldwin City
David W. Turnbull, Woodston
Robyn Lyn Vanden Broeder,
Concordia
Jeannie Vang, Hickory, NC
Ashley Renee Vogt, Kinsley
Cong Wang, Lanzhou, China
Huatao Wang, Hefi, AnHui, China
Lu Lu Wang, Xi’an, China
Xingchen Wang, Xi’an, China
Sherri Lynn Warden, Wichita
Penpitcha Pam Watson, Saint John
Matthew Isaiah Weller, Wichita
Christopher Michael Welsh,
Hutchinson
Sarah Andrea Werling, Solomon
Lisa Lee Werner, Lawrence
Ashley Marie Westfahl, Wichita
Chad Damon Whaley, Wellington
Joshua P. White, Wichita
Laynna Lynn Wiggins Badgett,
Wichita
Royce Kenneth Williams,
Los Angeles, CA
Ryan Patrick Williams, Lawrence
Tanya Nicole Wimsett, Chanute
Cynthia Marie Woods, Arkansas City
Susan Snyder Wooten,
New Market, VA
Joshua Michael Wright, Hays
Stephen Michael Wright, Doncaster,
United Kingdom
Mengchen Wu, Lanzhou, China
Sarah Elizabeth Wyatt, Overland Park
Jiao Xie, Xi’an, Shannxi, China
Zongpu Yang, Xi’an, Shannxi, China
Sara Nicole Zeigler, Salina
JingLin Zhai, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
Fan Zhou, Beijing, China
Na Zhou, Yinchuan, China
Yihan Zhou, Kunming, China
Zachary Aaron Zweygardt, St. Francis
Geosciences
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Ellen Kristine Boeding, Topeka
Cade Patrick Canaday, Valley Center
Garet Leon Dinkel, Hays
Ernest Joseph Fink IV, Ellis
Braden Francis Hrencher,
Medicine Lodge
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Anna Catherine Kuhn, Victoria
Michael Scott Kyllonen Jr., Hays
Kristopher John Neuhauser, Hays
Derek Jay Rebel, Ness City
Samuel Edward Sowers, St. Francis
Wesley James Toews, Ithaca, MI
Nathan Joseph Zimmerman, Hays
UNDERGRADUATE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
GEOGRAPHY
Zeyang Chen,
Shantou, Guanydong, China
Kyle P. Eilts, Hays
Rachael Elizabeth Engelsman,
Norton
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ARTS & SCIENCES
Alice Owens, Yonkers, NY
Deric Edward Jerby, Phillipsburg
Christopher James Petzold,
Steven Walter McCluskey, Hays
Phoenix, AZ
Corey James Rozean, Hays
ARTS & SCIENCES
History
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Christopher Michael Barnum, Colby
Mitchell Riley Bean, Garden City
Amanda Marie Fabian, Russell
Jeremy Michael Gill, Garden City
Stephanie Lynn Mason, Coffeyville
Kyle Robert Sims, Chapman
Mary Elizabeth Strong-Pfeifer,
Kinsley
Dan Weigel, Hays
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Marissa Angelica Cervantez, Topeka
Jeremy Thomas Jones, Decatur, AL
Camille Haas, Hays
Nicholas Todd Collins, Augusta
Ross Ethan Keimig, Medicine Lodge
Bryan Scott Newhouse, Aurora, CO*
Jake Allen Cox, Colby
Darris Jay Keller, St. Francis
Jeffery Jacob Pfannenstiel, Hays
Ryan Warren Dunham, Lenexa
Steven Andrew Koenig,
Teresa Lynne Shaffer, Waldo
Spencer Martin Evenson,
Johnstown, CO
Lauren Elizabeth Swartz, Stafford, VA
Fresno, CA
Steven Andrew Kyler, Ellsworth
Angela Faye Torres, Johnson
Wendy Lynn Fields, Atwood
Jill Kristine Leatherbury, Hutchinson
Hayden DeWitt Fowler, Lawrence
Bryan Scott Longfellow, Concordia
Mu Cai French, Manhattan
Thomas Allan Loomis, Great Bend
William Dean Frey II, Overland Park
Brooke A. Lopez, Garden City
Aaron M. Frost, Ruidoso, NM
Chason Anton Lueth, Great Bend
Joshua Kyle Fullmer, Stratton, CO
Benito Mendoza, Liberal
Taylor Richard Ganoung, Plainville
Amanda Jane Miller, Ness City
Ariel Rehann Greenwood,
Lauren Nicole Miller, Sedan
Justice Studies
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
JUSTICE STUDIES
Selia Roxann Anthony,
Huntsville, AL
Harley Danielle Arnold, Jetmore
Julia Nicole Baughman, Topeka
Kali Lanae Beil, Jetmore
Jodie Michelle Berry, Topeka
Emma Katherine Blachet, Hays
Shawna Michelle Bolton, Topeka
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Boone, CO*
Thomas Samuel Molesi,
Kelsey Lynne Grey, Littleton, CO
Oceanside, CA
Wayne Hall, Lansing
Eric Allen Nelson, Salina
Zachary Tyler Hartman,
Jared Scott Nickel, Rose Hill
Northglenn, CO
Cody Michael Oberheim, Hays
Melinda S. Boone,
Shauna Haynes, Hays
Rex Obinna Onyeador, Hays
East Stroudsburg, PA
Danielle Rose Hayward, Great Bend
Zeonnia Arlean Parrish, Aurora, CO
Guillermo Emmanuel Botello,
Jerod J. Heidrick, Beloit
Kristina Marie Pierre, Lawrence
Winfield
Tyler John Herrmann, Dodge City
Traci Shaye Pletcher, Topeka
Tia Lynn Brungardt, Wichita
Zane August Hesting, Burr Oak
Dakota Jacob Reese, Gypsum
Ryan William Burton, La Crosse
Damien Joseph Hightower, Hays
Jacob T. Reling, Beloit
Andrea E. Cady, Osborne
John Allen Humphries, Wichita
Amy A. Rhoads, Eudora
William Englund Carr, Lindsborg
Chaun Michael Johnson,
Harold JoKeith Robinson,
Erin Michelle Carroll, Junction City
Denver, CO
Tyrone, OK
Sarah Amber Cashon, Newton
Michelle D. Johnson, Hoxie
Joseph Blair Robinson,
Jerry Castro, Dinuba
Molly Lynn Johnson, Phoenix, AZ
Fort Worth, TX
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
André Smith, Bakersfield, CA
Amanda Michelle Vaupel,
Patrick Vincent Rooney, Lawrence
Joshua R. Rounkles, Hays
Cordarol Demetri Scales,
North Hollywood, CA
Caitlin Marie Schaal, Wichita
Christopher Edwin Scheidegger,
Netawaka
Nicholas Edward Schmelzle, Seneca
Erika Joy Schmidt, Hays
Jennifer Michelle Sharp, Hutchinson
Edward Smith, Miami, FL
Megan Elizabeth Snook, Hays
Michael Monroe Sterling, Hays
Aaron Kyle Stickler, Amarillo, TX
Tiffany Renay Stickler, Borger, TX
Brady Lane Tien, Prairie View
Jasmine Nichole Thibodeaux,
Colorado Springs, CO
Clay Michael Thompson,
Suwanee, GA
Overland Park
Nelson Anthony Vazquez, Tampa, FL
Jennifer Elisa Vizcaya, Aurora, CO
Tate Adam Thomas Weidner,
Copeland
Amber Wells, Eudora
Edward Lee Williams, Tampa, FL
Lisa Ann Wilson, Atlanta, GA
Tamatha Lea Woodman, Topeka
Michael Brandon Woolard,
Joni Lee Ayne Showalter, Colby
Brandon Michael Siebert,
Manuel Ultreras III, Dodge City
Ashley Ann Van Eaton, Norton
Parker, CO
Elizabeth, CO
Leadership Studies
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Lindsey D. Cooper, Osawatomie
Meagan Eileen Maher, Basehor
Maureen Patricia Duffy, Hays
Connie Irene Duffey, Salina
Jessica-Shon Longino Mastel,
Holly Rachel Weiss, Anthony*
Erika Lynn Espinoza, Liberal
Marienthal
Kimberly Dawn Voeller, St. Francis*
Janae Nicole Falconer, Jetmore
Lois Anne Millspaugh, Wichita
Jennifer Lee Farrington, Hays
Danett Nicolli Nelson, Osage City
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Ashley Jerree Fitzsimmons,
Brooke Lynn Noltimier, Hill City
IN ORGANIZATIONAL
Cunningham
Clint Ryan Reed, Cheney
LEADERSHIP
Heather Anne Froggatte,
Brittany Ann Rojas, Dodge City
Haley Ellen Anderson, Ottawa
Williamsburg
Brian Lee Smith, Maxwell, NE
Joni Leann Barker, Wichita
Tre´ Lorenzen Giles,
Paul Daniel Stevens, Jonesboro, AR
Korby Matthew Boswell, Onaga
Colorado Springs, CO
Ryan Olin Sturdy, Colby
Monica Guadalupe Cabrera-Johnson,
Lawanda M. Gleason, Lawrence
Whitney Nicole Swender,
Lawrence
Tyler Morgan Hayes, McCook, NE
Garden City
Susan Rachel Caldwell,
Tonya Leigh Hines, Spearville
Samantha Walton, Valley Center
Mound Valley
Brenna Renee Johnson, Beloit
Brandon Weigel, Hays
Kendra Ann Clark, Amherst, NE
Bradley Austin Luthe, Wichita
Sarah Elizabeth White, Lawrence
Mathematics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
MATHEMATICS
Amanda M. Barnum, Colby*
Nikolaus W. Boyle, Saint John
**Posthumously awarded
Erin Kay Deenihan, Hill City
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Jacqueline McDowell Dues,
Smith Center
Sherri Ann Gourd, Mounds, OK*
Jared Leigh Hass, Superior, NE*
Kyle Matthew LeRoy, Great Bend
Steiner Lynn Scott, Hoxie
UNDERGRADUATE
Andrew Walter Jay Shaver, Larned
Jamie Leigh Spoonemore,
Goessel*
C. Aidan Winblad, Hays*
Royall Whitney Yonkers,
Amherst, NE
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ARTS & SCIENCES
Joseph N. Rogers, Detroit, MI
Modern Languages
ARTS & SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Kala Shaylene Coulson, Larned
Jesús Garcia, Salina
Leon Israel Luna Gonzalez,
Durango, Mexico
Gabriela Trejo Hernandez, Sublette*
Layne Michelle Perdew, Goodland
Mariah Lynn Stortzum, Meriden
Maria Aidee Villa, Dodge City
Music and Theatre
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Ching-Hsuan Chiu,
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Lexi Lynn Corbett, Douglass
Emily Elizabeth Cox, Ellis
Hannah Marie Koshgarian, Salina
Stryder D. Montgomery, Dighton
Galen F. Schmidtberger, Victoria
Cameron Stephen Shoemaker,
Lawrence
Quincy Donn Stanton,
Colorado Springs, CO
Yun-Ju Tai,
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Hsing-Yu Wu,
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Kevin Hien Nghia Pham, Hays*
Michael Emmet Ritzel, Ottawa*
Matthew E. Rome, Hays*
Alexander Robert Stout, Kanopolis
Michael George Herbert Rhys
Walker, Parsons
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Erin Elizabeth Bundy, Chapman*
Eriana Meritt Holle, Hays
Physics
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Jonathan David Folkerts, Hays
Peter Michael Gallagher Jr.,
Ogden
Austin Taylor Kane, Scott City
Jess Thomas Lemon, Chapman
Nyasha Gracious Maforo,
Winfield
Ayrton Lynn Pittman,
Hays
Bentley James Regehr,
Ryley, Canada
Rachel Christine Schmidt,
Atchison
Alec Jason Weaver,
Monroe, WI
C. Aidan Winblad,
Hays*
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Kyle Lewis Mans, Andale
Mark Douglas Schneweis, Hays*
Abdullah A. Alsolmi, Hays
Nicholas Anthony Marinoff,
Samantha Nicole Srok, Hays
Britton Bo Beims, Concordia
Moorpark, CA
Rachel Cori Strong, Brighton, CO
Luis Daniel Gutierrez, Liberal
Bryan Scott Newhouse,
Rochele Mary Beth Tillett, Salina
Stephanie Ann Horton, Hoisington
Aurora, CO*
Nathan Paul Yunker, Hays
Tara Dion King, Lincoln
Tyler E. Parks, Elkhart
Political Science
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FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
PSYCHOLOGY
Ariel Rehann Greenwood,
Boone, CO*
Maggi Jean Hackney,
Valerie Nichole Ramage, Wheaton
Kelli Marie Roberts, Gardner
Jordan Leigh Schroeder,
Leslie Ann Hasson, Lyons
Cecily Nicole Miller, La Crosse
Biancca Nava, Brush, CO
Ozge Ozinan, Antalya, Turkey
Kelly Jean Reynolds, Newton
Sarah Renee Thompson, Topeka
Leah Marie Tucker, Independence
Rachel Leann Wessel, Dodge City
Medicine Lodge
Sarah Sue Hales, Hays
Jennifer J. Hallam, Hays
Laurin A. Hengen, Peyton, CO
Raul G. Lemus Hernandez, Liberal
Talisha Richelle Hesher,
Hoisington
Kayle Lynn Holsman, Kensington
Stefanie Wiesen, Wichita
Sarah Elizabeth Hull, Hays
Anthony Rex Hutabarat,
Leavenworth
Shareika Me’kiel Jones, Salina
Morgan Chalan King, Great Bend
Lakyn Alison Mackley, Winona
Tabitha LeAnn Manche,
South Hutchinson
Braden S. Mayes, Hays
Hannah Christine McGahey, Alma
Susan Lanae McMurtrey, Gas
Conley Shane, Moorhous, Oakley
Jennifer Marie Navrat, Olathe
Miranda Jo Ornelas, Chanute
Nicole Ann Paisley, Versailles, KY
Greenwood, MO
Nathan William Shattuck,
Great Bend
Lindsey Michelle Shelton,
Overland Park
Hilary Margaret Shepard, Hays
Amanda Leanne Smith, Goddard
Jacob Wyatt Snyder, Clay Center*
Ashley Lynn Stika, Herington
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Adrienne Beth Anderson, Hays
Shayne Bryant Baxter, Largo, FL
Matthias Russell Carter,
Highlands Ranch, CO
Rachel Delanie Carvalho, Wichita
Casie Lynn Clarke, Lyons
Zachary Daniel DePriest,
Aurora, OH
Amy Noel Dunn, Lakin*
Eda Egilmez, Hays
Camilla Sue Ferguson, Coffeyville
Kayla Jo Glines, Grand Island, NE
Leanna J. Streeter, Pomona
Sydney Siobhan Strickert,
Garden City
Tara Jo Unruh, Jetmore
Jennifer Lynn Vagts, Newton
Amber Kae VanDoren, Hunter
Carrie S. Vess, Lawrence
Ivy Jo Wendt, Goodland
Shelby Ariel Werner, Salina
Randalynn Werth, Russell
Jeffrey Randall Wheeler,
Grand Prairie, TX
Sociology and Social Work
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Suzanne Renee Davidson,
Ashley Elizabeth George, Wichita
Jason Robert Archer, Hays
Arkansas City
Tamara Jean Gish, Independence
Marlowe Raye Basgall, Hays
Doris Elaine Decker, Bronson
Lynn Reed Guthrie, Wylie, TX
Lauren Bird, Oberlin
Lacey Pearl DeFalco, Wichita
Carol Kay Harrison, Roland, OK
Edward Lee Brown III, Bradenton, FL
Kristin Jennifer Dunn, Edwardsville
Marie Elizabeth Holloman, Chapman
LaDrelle Bryant, Muncie, IN
Steven Anthony Finelli,
Amanda C. Jasper, De Soto
Shanna Ann Carter, Wichita
Cape Coral, FL
Julie Dawn King, Colby
Janelle Marie Cavanaugh, Hays
Amber Mykelle Frazier, Falcon, CO
Eunice Cometa Lunceford,
Laine Marie Collier, Newton
Mark Lavel Gant Sr., Wichita
Cajidiocan, Philippines
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
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ARTS & SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Amanda Jo Clark, Concordia
Amanda Coe Gulick, Eureka
ARTS AND SCIENCES
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Sadie Elizabeth Lungren, Manhattan
Amanda Weigart, Edgerton
Crystal Jane Huxman, Russell
Ashley Marie Manary, Overland Park
Vilma Liset Martinez, Adelanto, CA
Alex Michael McCandless,
Hutchinson
Melanie Lynn Medved,
Wheatland, PA
Susan Louise Medved, Hermitage, PA
Cassandra Elizabeth O’Brien,
Louisburg
Anthony Pierre Oliver Jr.,
Murphysboro, IL
Danelle Palazzi, Prescott, AZ
Roxanne Marie Parker, Newkirk, OK
Korin Alyse Peltier, Castaic, CA
Tina Louise Marie Pederson,
Caldwell, ID
Tammy Lee Perry, Bronson
Oralia Rocha, Garden City
Janette M. Sweem, Richmond, ME
Penne A. Thurston-Wege, Ozawkie
Kristina Marie Van Horn, Manhattan
Kristine Ann Welch, Indiana, PA
Chiara Nicole West, Garden City
Jedel Rose Galloway Yunker,
Houston, TX
Samantha Elizabeth Kochanowski,
Hays
Victoria Michelle Kramer, Wray, CO
Marissa Yvette Lujan, Garden City
Patricia M. Lujan, Lewis
Lois K. Magie, Scott City
Flor E. Marquez, Garden City
Erika Martinez, Garden City
Traci Danielle Martinez, Garden City
Luis Horacio Medina, Holcomb
Emily Ann Melia, Rozel
Ashley N. Mustain, Garden City
Tonjia LeeAnn Pohlman, Ellinwood
Kelli Lynn Oppliger, Hays
Megan Marie Reiss, Sublette
Amanda Jo Rome, Hays
Holly Yvonne Solis, Holcomb
Sharilyn May Stewart, Scott City
Chelsey Bray Thompson, St. John
Caitlin Marie Watts, Kingman
Sarah Jane Wolf, Oberlin
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
Adam Edward Adams, Hays
Caitlin Marie Birney, Dighton
Joanna Delia Bustamante,
Garden City
Malacie Nicole Bybee, Madison
Nicholas Wayne Carlson, Hillsboro
Brook Cisneros, Garden City
Melinda Sue Davis, Bucklin
Fabiola Valentina Fraire, Liberal
Diane C. Glenn, Dodge City
Rosa I. Gonzalez, Garden City
Kylee Dawn Green, Hutchinson
Johana A. Hernandez, Garden City
Shelby Nicole Herrman, Abilene
Corey L. Hirsch, Sylvan Grove
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
associate degrees
Arika Karleen Livesay, Hays
Wendy Michelle Lucke, Metairie, LA
Stephanie Eleanor Mallar,
Bangor, ME
Sarah Marie Mamot, Saint Paul, NE
Stefany Lynn Marchewka, Katy, TX
Jonida Martin, Houston, TX
Lisa E. McCormick, Hays
Michelle L. McElwee, Wichita
Michelle Andrenita Miller,
West Palm Beach, FL
Tyson Cole Schmidtberger, Russell
Erin Leigh Seguine, Phillipsburg, NJ
John M. Shubert, WaKeeney
Audrey Louise Sibilia, Franklin, NJ
Tina Lynn Sibilia, Greentown, PA
Amber Eve Sibla, Miles City, MI
Tiffany Ann Sims, Pratt
Morgan Taylor Skiles, Hays
Cassandra Michelle Smith, Nixa, MO
Hannah Elizabeth Steinbock, Olathe
Kelly A. Stephens, Overbrook
Jessica Clayton, Mullinville
Edward Lucas Creek, Marysville
Lucas Daniel Crist, Phillipsburg
Cassie Marie Current, Tontogany, OH
Kristina Amy Davis, Brush, CO
Haley Lynn Dietz, WaKeeney
Lucas Paul Dillie, Sterling, CO
Kayce Nicole Dreiling, Gorham
Veronica Marie Dunlavy, Belle Plaine
Kristen M. Farris, Topeka
Shayla Ann Gottschalk, Hays
Koral Marie Harper, Soddy Dasiy, TN
Amanda Michelle Haws, Topeka
Joshua Robert Johnson,
Virginia Beach, VA
Victoria Jones, Chicago, IL
Dennis Jewel Keaton, Atlanta, GA
Alicia Laurel Kroeger, Ellis
Francisco Laredo Jr., Ulysses
John Dennis Ledbetter, Sarasota, FL
Laura Ewing Lines, McCook, NE
Jamie Renee Mondo, Dorchester, SC
Jason Michael Mushrush,
Kissimmee, FL
Lucas Ryan Neuburger, Pratt
Erik Pando, Dallas, TX
Lester Thomas Peak, Kirwin
Alexis Marie Pfannenstiel, Hays
Caleb Huei Sing Quay,
Ayer Tawar, Malaysia
Walter Neil Radick Jr., Maryville, MI
Mylyn Grace Peralta Ramos,
San Antonio, TX
Joseph Carlton Riggs,
Elizabeth City, NC
Yusef Aukie Roberson,
Fayetteville, NC
Benjamin Alec Roe, Wichita
Brenda Lizbeth Romero, Dodge City
Kaitlyn Lee Ross, Norton
Hayden Wayne Sanders, Salina
Hannah Marie Sattler, Wichita
Nikia Ann Stone, Salina
Donielle Kristine Swires,
Thornton, CO
Mark Allen Vance, Lynchburg, VA
Leslie Lynne Vanderpool, Osage City
Nicholas George VonLintel, Hays
Anthony Joseph Voth, Lawrence
Felicia Marie Voth, Newton
Jacob Andrew Wagner,
Henderson, NV
Tara Ann Weldon, Sarasota, FL
Travis Weldon, Sarasota, FL
Beverly Kim Williamson, Stafford, VA
Nicole Renee Wise, Hays
Mary Wollin, Topeka
Kayla LeAnn Woolsey, Mulvane
Randall Scott Zahand,
Englewood, CO
Bree Renae Zeik, Topeka
* Receiving more than one degree
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
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ARTS AND SCIENCES
ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL
STUDIES
Gosnell Aaron, Castle Rock, CO
Orlando Lee Almon, Dalton, GA
Brandon Tyler Barker, Ashland, OH
Stephanie Michelle Benzel, Macksville
Ouida Lee Biggs, Pensacola, FL
Dennis John Bottass Jr., Leesburg, FL
Brittany Nicole Burns, Dighton
Bret A. Bush, Hays*
Vincent Aaron Carswell, Salina
Education and technology
EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY
The College of Education and Technology takes great pride in preparing elementary and secondary
teachers, school specialists in reading, library media, counseling, school administrators, community
counselors and business/industrial personnel. We offer bachelor, master and education specialist degrees
housed in outstanding departments focused on undergraduate and graduate teaching programs as well
as applied technology. The programs recently underwent a successful accreditation review from a joint
state and national team of examiners. Innovative programs such as Transition to Teaching (an alternative
path to teacher licensure) are helping ease the teacher needs in our state. Partnerships with service
centers, community colleges, and school districts strengthen the mission of the College. The College has
knowledgeable, caring faculty members who love to teach. They continue to share their enthusiasm for
our profession while preparing professional educators for success. We are proud of the impact of FHSU
education and technology graduates make in Kansas schools and beyond.
Paul Adams
Paul Adams
James Barrett
Kim Stewart
Adam Holden
Dean
Advanced Education Programs, Chair
Institute of Applied Technology, Executive Director
Teacher Education, Chair
Teacher education
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
EDUCATION
Alayna Marie Bergkamp, Halstead
Michelle Monique Buffington-
Taylor Michael Betts, La Crosse*
Thacker, Hays
Scott Anthony Abel, Dodge City*
Emily Lynn Bevan, Park City
Erin Elizbeth Bundy, Chapman*
Sarah Alexis Ackerman, Spring Hill
Kayme Elizabeth Beverly,
Nina Renee Burton, Great Bend
Sonya Adams, Augusta
Douglasville, GA
Kelsey Elila Butler, Ellis
Morgan M. Allaman, Liberal
Adrianna Rose Bieker, Schoenchen
Caitlin Ann Callahan, Lincoln, NE
Jose Alfredo Anaya-Alarcon, Liberal*
Kari Annette Blackford, Leavenworth
Riane Dawn Carey, Kinsley
Natalie Victoria Armijo, Garden City
Teresa Marie Blea, McPherson
Margaret Ellen Clark, Lyons
Amanda M. Barnum, Colby*
Joey Alexandria Blessing, Hutchinson
John Luke Close, Wichita
Brandon Robert Bauer,
Raven K. Boettger, Knoxville, TN
Kyna Croft, Topeka
Wentzville, MO
BreeAnna Lynn Bond, Topeka
Bradley William Crump, Little River
Brianna Marie Baumgartner,
Darwin Albert Bouray, Beloit
Maryanne L. Cruz, Wichita
Strasburg, CO*
Rachael Leann Brachtenbach,
Kileigh Lynn Cure, Hanston
Amanda L. Beeghly, Hutchinson
Stratton, CO
Cynthia M. Curry, Valley Center
Elizabeth Marie Belt, Emporia
Kelsey Lynne Brack, Cheney
Kerri Dawn Cushing, Topeka
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
Amanda Meredith DeWeerd, Lenexa
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Medicine Lodge*
Riqueza Yolanda Honore,
Junction City
Kimberly Kay House, Paola
Kelli Lee Hueneke, Phillipsburg
Kelsey Leigh Hunchusky, Topeka
Aubrey Ann Hunter, Kirwin
Sarah Lynn Hutchison, Kinsley
Anthony Scott Hyde, Easton
Melissa Diane Hyman, Glasco
Kimberly Ingraham, Olathe
Victoria Kassandra Melledawn
Jackson, Wichita
Micala Marie Jamison, Hoisington
Haleigh Michole Jernberg, Hoyt
Denise Nicole Juenemann, Colwich
Dawn Marie Keener Ensley, Olmitz*
Alana Lindsey Kennedy, Ensign
Katlyn Haley Kern, Wichita
Christina Katherine Kindle, Wichita
Shelby Danielle Kite, Scott City
Alayna Katherine Klausmeyer,
Garden Plain
Seth Jacob Klausmeyer, Garden Plain*
Robin J. Koelsch, Smith Center*
Taylor Meg Kresie, Minneapolis
Tanner Dane Kriss, Colby*
Jessica Jordan Lalicker, Phillipsburg
Jamie Theresa Larsen, Lawrence
Jessica Kay Lauridsen, Overland Park
Brittni Rose Legg,
Cheyenne Wells, CO
Kate E. Lehman, Newton
Hallie Noel Linnebur, Wichita
Randa K. Linner, Caldwell, TX
Meagan Rose Lowe, Maple Hill
Melissa L. Lutt, Great Bend
Brigid Elizabeth Markey, Olathe*
UNDERGRADUATE
Kelsey Kay Marquez, Brule, NE
Anna Margaret Martin, Nampa, ID
Christina Marie Maus,
Conway Springs
Shayna Rae McCoy, Howard
Jennifer Marie McElroy, Holton
Jennifer B. McGonegal,
Castle Rock, CO*
Matthew Elton McIntyre,
Dalton, GA*
Tracey Ellen McNeely, Wichita
Margaret Johanna Meier, Olathe
Andrew Robert Meyer, Perry
Michelle Renee Meyer, Abilene
Diane Marie Miller, Little River
Kimberly Dawn Miller, Morrowville
Michelle Danae Miller, Ellinwood
Tara Amber Mitchell, Wichita
Elizabeth Kay Mizell, Meriden
Shannon Kaye Monson, Cheney
Kelly Nichelle Moore, Kansas City
Sarah Jean Neeland, Great Bend
Joel Willis Nichols, Wellington
Shannon Nishimura, Norristown, PA
Ashley Marie Nix, Pratt
Kimber Michelle Noblitt, Great Bend
Curtis Russell Noon, Delphos
Lindsay Renee Osborn, Liberal
Nicole Lauren Palen, Salina
Kevin Hien Nghia Pham, Hays*
Jessica D. Pinkley, Mulvane
Leah Idell Piper, St. Marys
Traci Ann Price-Waugh, Goodland
Courtney Cheyenne Priest, Topeka*
Wendy Dawn Pulkrabek, Center, CO
Angela Lynn Radabaugh, Abilene
Karyn Lianne Radabaugh,
Lakeland, GA
Douglas Paul Randa Jr., Hays
Haley Jane Rankin, Sharon
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EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY
Tami Lynn Dillon, Wellington
Joseph David Dohrmann,
Medicine Lodge*
Janae Michelle Donham, Great Bend
Jennifer Diane Downs, Olathe
Lynne A. Easter, Beloit
Sandra Marie Elmore, Jacksonville, FL
Alyse Nicole Ferguson, Paola
Sarah Linsey Fischer, Burden
Andrea Renae Fish, Hillsboro
Garrit Joseph Flax, Dodge City*
Tammy Lea Fleming, Haysville
Morgan Elise Fletchall, Great Bend
Tarra Ann Foster, Great Bend
Kyle Mitchell Fox, Ellis*
Morgan Michelle Fox, Stratton, CO
Keenan William Ganz, Sioux City, IA
Elisa Cardwell Gawith, Minneapolis
Jessica Marie Geist, Abilene
Allison Lee Gerhardt, Bentley
Kristen Lynn Goertzen, Dodge City*
Stephanie Elaine Goff, Grenola
Allison Ilene Gough, Scott City
Sherri Ann Gourd, Mounds, OK*
Ruth E. Graber, Wichita
Stacy Leigh Graff, Leoti
Sarah M. Graham, Saint Joseph, MO
Zackery Austin Grimes, Osawatomie*
Jodi Rae Habr, Washington*
Lacy Alison Hammack, Russell
Rachel Elizabeth Harder-Clawson,
Great Bend
Brittany Nichole Hartman, Winfield
Melissa Kay Heathman, Liberal
Heather Ann Hempler, Hays
Meagan Renee Henry, Great Bend
Melissa Jane Hern, Harper
Jared Duane Hett, Moundridge
Carman Leigh Hill, Hoxie
Ryan B. Hill, Medicine Lodge*
Nathan Daniel Honas,
EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY
Michael Emmet Ritzel, Ottawa*
Dominic Andre Roberson, Newton
Wanda Jeanette Smith, Cheney
Jaime Elizabeth Tilton, Hutchinson
David Alan Robinett, Salina
Brandt Dylan Rogers, Meade
Matthew E. Rome, Hays*
Michael Eugene Russell, Towanda*
Tina Nelson Sand, Houston, TX
Amber Dawn Schaf, Shelby, NE
Nicole Marie Schartz, Great Bend
Sarah Elizabeth Schmidt,
Junction City*
Kelsey Jane Schowengerdt-Marquez,
Dodge City
Miranda Kay Snyder, Ingalls
James Paul Soltwedel, Yoder, CO*
Clara L. Sowers, Berryton
Brenda L. Spangler, Beloit
Jamie Leigh Spoonemore, Goessel*
Abigail Alexandra Staab, Hays
Karly Beth Standley, Russell
Heather Renee Steiner, Marion
Susan Beth Steiner, Topeka
Tricia Ann Stockwell, Loganville, GA
Jessa Marie Stramel, Hays
Rebekah Evelyn Strand,
Chalina Marie Seems, Phillipsburg
LaShonte DeJour Simon,
Tacoma, WA
Molly Kathleen Simons, Prairie Village
Paul Franklin Sluga, Lenexa
Crystal Dawn Smith, South Haven
Loveland, CO
Darby Gwen Strawn, Hutchinson
Kaytlin Mae Sutherland,
Rossmoor, CA
Gina Thomas, Wamego
Heather Thompson, Overland Park
Samantha Kay Trembath, Clay Center
Caimen Ann VanAllen,
Sharon Springs
Sara Ann Van Baale, Leavenworth
Matthew Wade Varner, Belle Plaine
Fallon Marie Votipka, Washington
Shane Eugene Wade, Erie, CO
Jessica K. Wadel, Holcomb
Christopher Anthony Walden,
Bird City
Adam Nicholas Wells, Garden Plain*
Marty Joseph Wendel, Ingalls*
Rachel Renee Weston, Tonganoxie
Kristi Elaine Whaley, Wellington
Kylie Marie Williams, Mulvane
Meagan Rachelle Wilson, La Crosse
Institute of Applied Technology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
Steven William DeSchneau,
William R. Leighton, Quinter
TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP
Buena Vista, CO
Adam Paul Moritz, Hays
Casy Lynn Arganbright, Minneapolis
Logan Mical Downing, Hays
Travis Lee Pfannenstiel, Hays
Bret Ryan Lawson, Ottawa
Cameron Christian Eickhoff,
Adam Bradley Potter, Hutchinson
Natoma
Joshua John Roy, Hays
Noland R. Forsythe,
Andrew John Schmidtberger, Victoria
Grand Island, NE
Ryan Alexander States, Hays
Dalton Gasper, Victoria
Adam Nicholas Wells, Garden Plain*
Adam Joseph Goetz, Hays
Cole Dennis Werner, Plainville
Ronald J. Nieman, Colwich
James David Sutton, Manhattan
Blaine Ryan Webster, Arlington, TX
Brian Allen Witcher, Bristol, TN
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Zackery Austin Grimes,
Chase Neal Wiggins, Russell
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
Osawatomie*
Kellan Dean Ziegelmeier, Colby
TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
Daniel Lee Honas, Ellis
Ross Alan Addison, Cimarron
Jose Antonio Ibarra, Ulysses
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
Joseph M. Ambre, Olathe
Jacob Curtis Ingham, Chase
SCIENCE
Chase Jarrett Berg, Gem
Lathan Henry Kraft, Allen, NE
Zachary Lee Briggs, Topeka
Ethan Malcom Cox, Ellis
Clifford Jerold Kukus, Brush, CO
Travis Levi Jacobs, Wamego
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UNDERGRADUATE
Honors at Graduation
Each student graduating with academic honors must have attended the University for one of the last two years, and
at least 60 hours must be earned in an institution offering regular upper-division credit. Honors are based on all
undergraduate work completed.
While honors will be listed in the commencement program for those who may reasonably anticipate them, the
listing in the program is not a guarantee of receiving honors. The listing and reading of honors for spring degree
candidates are based on the grade indexes achieved at the beginning of the student’s final semester. The official honor
awarded based on final grade indexes will be noted on the student’s diploma and transcript.
Summa Cum Laude
Chase Jarrett Berg, Gem
Rachel Elizabeth Harder-Clawson,
Nikolous David Rempe, McPherson
John Timothy Booze, Ness City
Great Bend
Kirstin May Robinson, Kingman
Lacey Marie Brownell, Concordia
Jared Scott Helfrich, Wright
Cody Scheck, Victoria
Andrea Nicole Burcham, Hays
Johnny Wayne Hill III, Falcon, CO
Anthony Joseph Schmidtberger,
Kileigh Lynn Cure, Hanston
Kendra Jordan, Hays
Victoria
David L. Dalrymple, Park City
Michelle Lynn Klepper, Ellinwood
Cammie Renee Schmidtberger,
Kelsey Rene´ Darnell, Wichita
Bailey Cristine Koerperich, Colby
Victoria
Suzanne Renee Davidson,
Carson Wade Konrade, Spearville
Megan Whitney Schroeder, Macksville
Arkansas City
Melanie Lynn Medved,
Keriann Dawn Shaw, Deweese, NE
Melinda Sue Davis, Bucklin
Wheatland, PA
James Paul Soltwedel, Yoder, CO
Sierra Christiana Deterding,
Susan Louise Medved, Hermitage, PA
Abigail Alexandra Staab, Hays
Cambridge, NE
David Lee Miller II,
Stephanie L. Storie, Oakley
Jeffrey S. Elliott, Springfield, MO
Keystone Heights, FL
Rebekah Evelyn Strand,
Becky Joan George,
Michelle Danae Miller, Ellinwood
Loveland, CO
Kalamazoo, MI
Nicole Ann Paisley, Versailles, KY
Sarah Andrea Werling, Solomon
Shaun Dominic Gilbert, Rexford
Valerie Nichole Ramage, Wheaton
Margaret Mae Wilson, Derby
Magna Cum Laude
Natalie Victoria Armijo, Garden City
Kelsey Elila Butler, Ellis
Garrit Joseph Flax, Dodge City
Alayna Marie Bergkamp, Halstead
Amanda Catherine Casey, Plainville
Scott Eugene French, Milford
Jodie Michelle Berry, Topeka
Deborah Marie Tyree Cassidy,
Mingyang Fu, Shenyang, China
Kayme Elizabeth Beverly,
Bethune, SC
Sean Weston Gaither, Wichita
Douglasville, GA
Huy Trong Dao, Irving, TX
Dalton Gasper, Victoria
Joey Alexandria Blessing, Hutchinson
Doris Elaine Decker, Bronson
Allison Lee Gerhardt, Bentley
Joseph Charles Bolte,
Christina Jo Fabarez, Concordia
Colorado Springs, CO
Jeremy Christopher Finn, Wichita
Sarah M. Graham, Saint Joseph, MO
Kelsey Lynne Grey, Littleton, CO
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UNDERGRADUATE HONORS
There are three levels of academic honors at commencement. Summa cum laude is awarded to graduates achieving
a grade point average of 3.90 or above on their cumulative and FHSU coursework, magna cum laude to graduates
achieving a grade point average of 3.80 to 3.89 on their cumulative and FHSU coursework, and cum laude to
graduates achieving a grade point of 3.60 to 3.79 on their cumulative and FHSU coursework.
Amanda Ileen Groff, Hays
Rachel Nicole Meyer, Lincoln
Cameron Stephen Shoemaker,
Guadalupe Hernandez, Dodge City
Amanda Jane Miller, Ness City
Tracy Lee Miller, Great Bend
Christy Moeder, Hays
Conley Shane Moorhous, Oakley
Katelyn Marie Mosshart, Plainville
William P. Mosteller,
Ashland City, TN
Jeri Lee Anna Nickle, Arkansas City
Joshua R. Rounkles, Hays
Katherine Irene Saiz, Wichita
Sophia Ann Schipper, Hays
Carly Alyssa Schmale, Garden City
Rachel Christine Schmidt, Atchison
Andrew John Schmidtberger,
Victoria
Lawrence
Amanda Leanne Smith, Goddard
Jamie Nicole Smith, Wichita
Amber Mae Stegman, Derby
Allison Leigh Straub, Hays
Jessica Lynn Sudermann, Mankato
Brandon Scott Taylor, Greensburg
Andrew Phillip Timme, Concordia
Chelsea Janae Turk, Baldwin City
Ray Dean Turner, Junction City
Matthew Isaiah Weller, Wichita
Shelby Ariel Werner, Salina
Nathan Paul Yunker, Hays
Kellan Dean Ziegelmeier, Colby
Macy Shay Ziegler, Collyer
Morgan M. Allaman, Liberal
Aaron Richard Breit, Hays
Dongdong Dou, Shenyang, China
Saeed Mohi Alrufaidi,
Kate Lynn Broeckelman, Grenola
Jennifer Diane Downs, Olathe
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Whitney A. Brooks, Emporia
Susan Elizabeth Dreiling, Hays
Adrienne Beth Anderson, Hays
Michelle Monique Buffington-
John Joseph Dunn, Prairie Village
Haley Ellen Anderson, Ottawa
Thacker, Hays
Cameron Christian Eickhoff, Natoma
Victoria Antle, Louisville, CO
Erin Elizabeth Bundy, Chapman
Jennifer Lee Farrington, Hays
Joseph Ryan Augustine, Hays
Tayla Lynn Cannella, Calhan, CO
Kaci Ann Ferguson, Glade
Conghui Bai, Shenyang, China
Simin Chen, Shenyang, China
Bradley John Fikan, Colby
Colin James Baker, Washington
Russell A. Clark, Andover
Terry Jay Finck, Madison, SD
Amanda M. Barnum, Colby
Laine Marie Collier, Newton
Christopher Adam Fischer, Lansing
Jaycelyn N. Barten, Woodbine
Jennifer Leigh Cox, Kingsland, GA
Marieka Rose Ford, Liberal
Alexandra Jolen Barton, Colby
Maryanne L. Cruz, Wichita
Jennie Kristine Fowler, Kensington
Julia Nicole Baughman, Topeka
Erin Elizabeth Cuellar, Onsted, MI
Kyle Mitchell Fox, Ellis
Jerri Dawn Beesley, Page City
Cynthia M. Curry, Valley Center
Amber Mykelle Frazier, Falcon, CO
Cody Alan Behrends, Great Bend
Brian Harold Daffern, San Diego, CA
Corinna Lynn Gagnon, Victoria
Adrianna Rose Bieker, Schoenchen
Erin Kay Deenihan, Hill City
Elisa Cardwell Gawith, Minneapolis
Elyse Ann Bigler, Ashland
Luying Deng, Shenyang, China
Emma Chanae Gilligan, Humboldt
Danielle Nicole Black, Hays
Randy Allen Denson, Kansas City
Michael A. Given, Morrison, IL
Calie Faye Borthwick, Hays
Gretchen L. Dietz, Hays
Kristen Lynn Goertzen, Dodge City
Korby Matthew Boswell, Onaga
Janae Michelle Donham, Great Bend
Allison Ilene Gough, Scott City
UNDERGRADUATE HONORS
Corey L. Hirsch, Sylvan Grove
Kathy Marie Howard, Chehalis, WA
Braden Francis Hrencher,
Medicine Lodge
Highness Humphrey, Hays
Toni Keller, Highland, CA
Robert William Kentner, Ponca, NE
Nathan Andrew Koerber, Concordia
Kate E. Lehman, Newton
Melissa L. Lutt, Great Bend
Anna Margaret Martin, Nampa, ID
Christina Marie Maus,
Conway Springs
Margaret Johanna Meier, Olathe
Cum Laude
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FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
HONORS
Robin J. Koelsch, Smith Center
Loretta Jean Rust, DuPont, WA
Tobey Meghan Green, Burns
Ariel Rehann Greenwood, Boone, CO
Zackery Austin Grimes, Osawatomie
Fangyu Gu, Shenyang, China
Michael Guercio, Aurora, IL
Lacy Alison Hammack, Russell
Michele Haugh, La Porte, TX
Tyler Morgan Hayes, McCook, NE
Shauna Haynes, Hays
Melissa Kay Heathman, Liberal
Earnest Dale Heflin Jr.,
Hennessey, OK
Gentry Tod Heimerman, Halstead
Heather Ann Hempler, Hays
Meagan Renee Henry, Great Bend
Trey Joseph Herman, Hays
Melissa Jane Hern, Harper
Carman Leigh Hill, Hoxie
Samantha Jean Hobson, Hays
Andrea Lynn Hoffman, Victoria
Charles-Tee Lorynne Hogan,
Osceola, MO
Kayle Lynn Holsman, Kensington
Sarah Elizabeth Huerter, Marysville
Jessica Lynn Hughes, Beloit
Noelle Lyn Husmann, Kearney, NE
Eric Kyle Hymer, Overland Park
Victoria Kassandra Melledawn
Jackson, Wichita
Deric Edward Jerby, Phillipsburg
Breanna Renee Johnson, Beloit
Desirae Ann Karlin, Victoria
Travis Eugene Kaufman, Kingman
Samantha Elizabeth Kochanowski,
Hays
Javan Andrew Koehn, Marion
Gregory Gerald Konen, Hutchinson
Emily Danielle Kralik, Ellsworth
Aleasha Janaye Krehbiel, Holcomb
Taylor Meg Kresie, Minneapolis
Jessica Jordan Lalicker, Phillipsburg
Jill Kristine Leatherbury, Hutchinson
Joanna F. Loring, San Diego, CA
Sadie Elizabeth Lungren, Manhattan
Kelsey Kay Marquez, Brule, NE
Lindy Ann McKinney, Greensburg
Alaina Elizabeth Michel, Seville, OH
Diane Marie Miller, Little River
Kimberly Dawn Miller, Morrowville
Kristen Marie Miller, Lawrence
Emily Laura Minter, Olathe
David James Mizell, Norton
Kelly Nichelle Moore, Kansas City
Shelly Ann Mundt, Alliance, NE
Ashley N. Mustain, Garden City
Joel Willis Nichols, Wellington
Shannon Nishimura, Norristown, PA
Danelle Palazzi, Prescott, AZ
Nicole Lauren Palen, Salina
Tammy Lee Perry, Bronson
Kelsey Marie Peterson, Wamego
Leah Idell Piper, St. Marys
Traci Michelle Polifka, Beloit
Courtney Cheyenne Priest, Topeka
Clint Ryan Reed, Cheney
Karla Gabriela Reza-Martinez,
Great Bend
Katy Dawn Richerson, Arkansas City
Michael Emmet Ritzel, Ottawa
Abigail Alyssa Rohr, Colby
Matthew E. Rome, Hays
Christine Danielle Russell, Carlton
Hannah Marie Schippers, Hays
Colin James Schmidtberger, Victoria
Connor Austin Shoemaker,
Glen Elder
Lindsey Marie Smith, Burdett
Ariel Snyder, Dodge City
Abigail Nicole Solorio, El Dorado
Brenda L. Spangler, Beloit
Jamie Leigh Spoonemore, Goessel
Samantha Nicole Srok, Hays
Paul Daniel Stevens, Jonesboro, AR
Tricia Ann Stockwell, Loganville, GA
Donna Strawser, Harrisburg, PA
Jessa Marie Stramel, Hays
Whitney Nicole Swender,
Garden City
Zachary James Taylor, Pratt
Brady Lane Tien, Prairie View
Wesley James Toews, Ithaca, MI
Leah Marie Tucker, Independence
Jenna Marie Ulrich, Luray
Caimen Ann VanAllen,
Sharon Springs
Kristina Marie Van Horn, Manhattan
Alec Jason Weaver, Monroe, WI
Adam Nicholas Wells, Garden Plain
Marty Joseph Wendel, Ingalls
Cole Dennis Werner, Plainville
Jeffrey Randall Wheeler,
Grand Prairie, TX
Kylie Marie Williams, Mulvane
C. Aidan Winblad, Hays
Brian Allen Witcher, Bristol, TN
Stephen Michael Wright,
Doncaster, United Kingdom
Syed Zaidi, La Crescenta, CA
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HONORS
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UNDERGRADUATE HONORS
Stacy Leigh Graff, Leoti
International Partnerships - Graduates
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP GRADUATES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
INFORMATICS
Qilong Cao, Xinzheng, China
Shen Chen, Xinzheng, China
Wenxin Cheng, Xinzheng, China
Wei Du, Xinzheng, China
Chang Gao, Xinzheng, China
Qi Guo, Xinzheng, China
Shen Guo, Xinzheng, China
Yu Han, Xinzheng, China
Yuan Li, Xinzheng, China
Mu Miao, Xinzheng, China
Shaohui Tao, Xinzheng, China
Xin Wang, Xinzheng, China
Yan Wang, Xinzheng, China
Yang Wang, Xinzheng, China
Yaodong Wang, Xinzheng, China
Qing Xie, Xinzheng, China
Chao Xu, Xinzheng, China
Daxin Xu, Xinzheng, China
Jian Yan, Xinzheng, China
Zenghui Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Lubo Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Yinghao Zhu, Xinzheng, China
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
Jingwei An, Xinzheng, China
Jindi Ba, Xinzheng, China
Jun Bai, Shenyang, China
Wen Bai, Xinzheng, China
Yangyang Bi, Xinzheng, China
Jianfei Cao, Xinzheng, China
Kexin Cao, Xinzheng, China
Lei Cao, Xinzheng, China
Yafei Cao, Xinzheng, China
Yang Cao, Xinzheng, China
Jing Chang, Xinzheng, China
Bei Chen, Xinzheng, China
Bofan Chen, Xinzheng, China
Di Chen, Xinzheng, China
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Hao Chen, Xinzheng, China
Jieqiong Chen, Xinzheng, China
Kangyi Chen, Xinzheng, China
Liang Chen, Xinzheng, China
Linlin Chen, Xinzheng, China
Mingming Chen, Xinzheng, China
Pin Chen, Xinzheng, China
Quan Chen, Xinzheng, China
Wei Chen, Xinzheng, China
Wen Chen, Xinzheng, China
Xiangzhen Chen, Xinzheng, China
Xiaoxuan Chen, Xinzheng, China
Xuewei Chen, Xinzheng, China
Yanmin Chen, Xinzheng, China
Yu Chen, Xinzheng, China
Yue Chen, Xinzheng, China
Yunan Chen, Xinzheng, China
Huanan Cheng, Xinzheng, China
Jun Cheng, Xinzheng, China
Si Cheng, Xinzheng, China
Yanan Cheng, Xinzheng, China
Shaoli Cui, Xinzheng, China
Xinxin Cui, Xinzheng, China
Yunlong Dai, Xinzheng, China
Ning Deng, Xinzheng, China
Yiyang Deng, Xinzheng, China
Chilei Ding, Xinzheng, China
Ronghui Dong, Xinzheng, China
Shu Dong, Xinzheng, China
Ying Dong, Xinzheng, China
Yixiao Dong, Xinzheng, China
Yujia Dong, Xinzheng, China
Juilin Du, Xinzheng, China
Jiahui Du, Xinzheng, China
Ruijun Du, Xinzheng, China
Yueheng Du, Xinzheng, China
Ce Duan, Xinzheng, China
Tianxiang Duan, Xinzheng, China
Huijuan Fan, Xinzheng, China
Kai Fan, Xinzheng, China
Pengfei Fan, Xinzheng, China
Xiaomeng Fan, Xinzheng, China
Zhinan Fan, Xinzheng, China
Guoxu Fang, Xinzheng, China
Qiang Fang, Xinzheng, China
Shuo Fang, Xinzheng, China
Haifeng Feng, Xinzheng, China
Ruohan Feng, Xinzheng, China
Haijie Fu, Xinzheng, China
Han Fu, Xinzheng, China
He Gao, Xinzheng, China
Yixiong Gao, Xinzheng, China
Jing Ge, Xinzheng, China
Yao Ge, Xinzheng, China
Xin Geng, Xinzheng, China
Kaiqi Gong, Xinzheng, China
Xiaocui Gong, Xinzheng, China
Yiming Guan, Xinzheng, China
Jiayi Gui, Xinzheng, China
Bei Guo, Xinzheng, China
Chang Guo, Xinzheng, China
Dinan Guo, Xinzheng, China
Jiaqi Guo, Xinzheng, China
Jiarong Guo, Xinzheng, China
Linning Guo, Xinzheng, China
Mengying Guo, Xinzheng, China
Pengli Guo, Xinzheng, China
Shuai Guo, Xinzheng, China
Xiangming Guo, Xinzheng, China
Xiaoyu Guo, Xinzheng, China
Xiumei Guo, Xinzheng, China
Yuhan Guo, Xinzheng, China
Bonan Han, Xinzheng, China
Junliang Han, Xinzheng, China
Shuang Han, Xinzheng, China
Tianshu Han, Xinzheng, China
Xiaoyu Han, Xinzheng, China
Xu Han, Xinzheng, China
Yunlu Han, Xinzheng, China
Huiting Hao, Xinzheng, China
Lili Hao, Xinzheng, China
Yuanyuan Hao, Xinzheng, China
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Mingming Li, Xinzheng, China
Mingxin Li, Xinzheng, China
Nan Li, Xinzheng, China
Ning Li, Xinzheng, China
Pengfei Li, Xinzheng, China
Shuai Li, Xinzheng, China
Tengfei Li, Xinzheng, China
Tingting Li, Xinzheng, China
Wenli Li, Xinzheng, China
Xian Li, Xinzheng, China
Xiao Li, Xinzheng, China
Xiaokang Li, Xinzheng, China
Xin Li, Xinzheng, China
Xinhui Li, Xinzheng, China
Yan Li, Xinzheng, China
Yanan Li, Xinzheng, China
Yang Li, Xinzheng, China
Yuqing Li, Xinzheng, China
Zhuoya Li, Xinzheng, China
Huimin Liang, Xinzheng, China
Tian Liang, Xinzheng, China
Xin Liang, Shenyang, China
Yadong Liang, Xinzheng, China
Jiamin Lin, Xinzheng, China
Yinan Ling, Xinzheng, China
Chang Liu, Xinzheng, China
Chenyang Liu, Xinzheng, China
Li Liu, Xinzheng, China
Lihao Liu, Xinzheng, China
Liyuan Liu, Xinzheng, China
Lu Liu, Xinzheng, China
Manqiao Liu, Xinzheng, China
Mengshan Liu, Xinzheng, China
Shu Liu, Xinzheng, China
Wanyi Liu, Xinzheng, China
Xiangjun Liu, Xinzheng, China
Xiao Liu, Xinzheng, China
Xiaodan Liu, Xinzheng, China
Xiaoyang Liu, Xinzheng, China
Yang Liu, Xinzheng, China
Yang Liu, Xinzheng, China
Yannan Liu, Xinzheng, China
Yati Liu, Xinzheng, China
INTERNATIONAL
Yuanyuan Liu, Xinzheng, China
Yue Liu, Xinzheng, China
Yuxin Liu, Xinzheng, China
Yuying Liu, Xinzheng, China
Yuzhen Liu, Xinzheng, China
Zhan Liu, Xinzheng, China
Zheng Liu, Shenyang, China
Tengfei Lu, Xuchang, China
Chuxi Luo, Shenyang, China
Wang Luo, Xinzheng, China
Yanan Lou, Xinzheng, China
Yaxin Lou, Xinzheng, China
Liujie Lu, Xinzheng, China
Mengmeng Lu, Xinzheng, China
Xiaolin Lu, Xinzheng, China
Yingjie Lu, Xinzheng, China
Jiatao Luo, Xinzheng, China
Yu Luo, Xinzheng, China
Yunjie Luo, Xinzheng, China
Chengcheng Lv, Xinzheng, China
Wei Lv, Xinzheng, China
Bo Ma, Xinzheng, China
Guoxin Ma, Xinzheng, China
Ning Ma, Xinzheng, China
Shanshan Ma, Xinzheng, China
Shuna Ma, Xinzheng, China
Xinyu Ma, Xinzheng, China
Yuanyuan Ma, Xinzheng, China
Qiang Meng, Xinzheng, China
Shen Meng, Xinzheng, China
Ruiyu Mi, Xinzheng, China
Fan Mo, Xinzheng, China
Danlin Ni, Xinzheng, China
Yanyan Ni, Xinzheng, China
Xiangxiang Niu, Xinzheng, China
Yi Ouyang, Xinzheng, China
Qiao Pan, Xinzheng, China
Yuanfei Pan, Xinzheng, China
Jiadi Pang, Xinzheng, China
Yumin Peng, Xinzheng, China
Wenjing Ping, Xinzheng, China
Menghan Qian, Xinzheng, China
Meizi Qiao, Xinzheng, China
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP GRADUATES
Liangliang He, Xinzheng, China
Shu He, Xinzheng, China
Xin He, Xinzheng, China
Xisheng He, Xinzheng, China
Yijun He, Xinzheng, China
Yanxiao Heng, Xinzheng, China
Yue Hou, Xinzheng, China
Canwen Hu, Xinzheng, China
Kairui Hu, Xinzheng, China
Tianshu Hu, Xinzheng, China
Xiaomeng Hu, Xinzheng, China
Yue Hu, Xinzheng, China
Zhichao Hu, Xinzheng, China
Jin Huang, Xinzheng, China
Lijun Huang, Xinzheng, China
Peipei Huang, Xinzheng, China
Shuai Huang, Xinzheng, China
Boyuan Ji, Xinzheng, China
Guanhua Jia, Xinzheng, China
Peiyuan Jia, Xinzheng, China
Xiaokang Jia, Xinzheng, China
Xiaoping Jian, Xinzheng, China
Yang Jiao, Xinzheng, China
Binguan Jin, Xinzheng, China
Chenlin Jin, Xinzheng, China
Jing Jin, Xinzheng, China
Rufan Jin, Xinzheng, China
Sha Jin, Xinzheng, China
Zhe Jin, Xinzheng, China
Mengyu Kang, Xinzheng, China
Qianwen Kong, Xinzheng, China
Ziyi Kong, Xinzheng, China
Mengchen Lai, Xinzheng, China
Hongyan Lan, Xinzheng, China
Junya Lei, Xinzheng, China
Kaiwen Lei, Xinzheng, China
Ting Lei, Xinzheng, China
Han Li, Xinzheng, China
Jie Li, Xinzheng, China
Kangli Li, Xinzheng, China
Lingyun Li, Xinzheng, China
Mengxing Li, Xinzheng, China
Mengzhen Li, Xinzheng, China
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INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP GRADUATES
Xu Qiao, Xinzheng, China
Mengxia Qin, Xinzheng, China
Siyuan Qin, Xinzheng, China
Yidi Qin, Xinzheng, China
Yiping Qin, Xinzheng, China
Jinjing Ren, Xinzheng, China
Ke Ren, Xinzheng, China
Xiaofan Ren, Xinzheng, China
Yifei Ren, Xinzheng, China
Wenjie Rong, Xinzheng, China
Wenjing Ruan, Xinzheng, China
Fang Shang, Xinzheng, China
Yeye Shang, Xinzheng, China
Zhanbo Shang, Xinzheng, China
Yu Shen, Xinzheng, China
Danxiu Shi, Xinzheng, China
Nana Shi, Xinzheng, China
Pengpeng Shi, Xinzheng, China
Shulin Shi, Xinzheng, China
Xiaoli Shi, Xinzheng, China
Xiaomei Shi, Xinzheng, China
Xinran Shi, Xinzheng, China
Yulu Shi, Xinzheng, China
Xiaodan Shui, Xinzheng, China
Dongdong Song, Xinzheng, China
Mengying Song, Xinzheng, China
Qianqian Song, Xinzheng, China
Shixuan Su, Xinzheng, China
Zhongran Su, Shenyang, China
Dong Sun, Xinzheng, China
Hairu Sun, Xinzheng, China
Jingge Sun, Xinzheng, China
Lu Sun, Xinzheng, China
Panpan Sun, Xinzheng, China
Rui Sun, Xinzheng, China
Xiaofang Sun, Xinzheng, China
Xinxin Sun, Xinzheng, China
Yanan Sun, Xinzheng, China
Yue Sun, Xinzheng, China
Zhuoyin Sun, Xinzheng, China
Feng Tang, Xinzheng, China
Xinran Tang, Xinzheng, China
Darui Tian, Xinzheng, China
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Jing Tian, Xinzheng, China
Junjun Tian, Xinzheng, China
Ye Tian, Xinzheng, China
Wenjing Tu, Xinzheng, China
Ce Wang, Shenyang, China
Chen Wang, Xinzheng, China
Dayan Wang, Xinzheng, China
Fang Wang, Xinzheng, China
Fang Wang, Xinzheng, China
Feihong Wang, Xinzheng, China
Hongjie Wang, Xinzheng, China
Hui Wang, Xinzheng, China
Jing Wang, Xinzheng, China
Jing Wang, Xinzheng, China
Jingshu Wang, Xinzheng, China
Jinjin Wang, Xinzheng, China
Jinning Wang, Shenyang, China
Kemei Wang, Xinzheng, China
Lezhen Wang, Xinzheng, China
Lin Wang, Xinzheng, China
Lu Wang, Xinzheng, China
Lulu Wang, Xinzheng, China
Mengqi Wang, Xinzheng, China
Qian Wang, Xinzheng, China
Qianwen Wang, Xinzheng, China
Qing Wang, Xinzheng, China
Shuli Wang, Xinzheng, China
Shuyue Wang, Xinzheng, China
Wenshuo Wang, Xinzheng, China
Xi Wang, Xinzheng, China
Xiangyu Wang, Xinzheng, China
Xiaoting Wang, Xinzheng, China
Xin Wang, Xinzheng, China
Xingyu Wang, Xinzheng, China
Xinyu Wang, Xinzheng, China
Yashuang Wang, Xinzheng, China
Yitong Wang, Xinzheng, China
Yuan Wang, Xinzheng, China
Yuanyuan Wang, Xinzheng, China
Yuhao Wang, Xinzheng, China
Yuqian Wang, Xinzheng, China
Di Wei, Xinzheng, China
Haiyang Wei, Xinzheng, China
Xuezheng Wei, Xinzheng, China
Yueting Wei, Xinzheng, China
Liyan Wen, Xinzheng, China
Di Wu, Xinzheng, China
Fang Wu, Xinzheng, China
Han Wu, Xinzheng, China
Han Wu, Xinzheng, China
Jiaojiao Wu, Xinzheng, China
Qiong Wu, Xinzheng, China
Wenbo Wu, Xinzheng, China
Xian Wu, Xinzheng, China
Xingxing Wu, Xinzheng, China
Xuelei Wu, Xinzheng, China
Zhangzhen Wu, Xinzheng, China
Qiaoling Xia, Xinzheng, China
Jin Xiao, Xinzheng, China
Yilan Xiao, Xinzheng, China
Yiwen Xiao, Xinzheng, China
Lulu Xing, Xinzheng, China
Qiyu Xing, Xinzheng, China
Yifan Xing, Xinzheng, China
Chao Xiong, Xinzheng, China
Yannan Xiong, Xinzheng, China
Anbing Xu, Xinzheng, China
Lanlan Xu, Xinzheng, China
Luyao Xu, Xinzheng, China
Ming Xu, Xinzheng, China
Nan Xu, Xinzheng, China
Nan Xu, Xinzheng, China
Xiaonan Xu, Xinzheng, China
Shanzi Xue, Xinzheng, China
Liangliang Yan, Xinzheng, China
Ni Yan, Xinzheng, China
Xia Yan, Xinzheng, China
Xiaoyu Yan, Xinzheng, China
Yubo Yan, Xinzheng, China
Yuxiang Yan, Xinzheng, China
Guihua Yang, Xinzheng, China
Jingqi Yang, Xinzheng, China
Lu Yang, Xinzheng, China
Shen Yang, Xinzheng, China
Shuo Yang, Xinzheng, China
Xiaonan Yang, Xinzheng, China
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Wanfu Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Wen Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Xiuxia Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Xuanyuan Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Xuhui Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Yameng Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Yan Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Yan Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Yanming Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Yi Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Yi Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Yifei Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Yifei Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Ying Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Yuan Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Yuan Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Zhonghua Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Bin Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Dandan Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Hanyu Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Jing Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Jingyi Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Lidan Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Lisen Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Qianyun Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Xinke Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Xuan Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Yahan Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Yi Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Yufei Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Zhiyuan Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Huimin Zheng, Xinzheng, China
Nanhua Zheng, Xinzheng, China
Tianbao Zheng, Xinzheng, China
Xiaofei Zheng, Xinzheng, China
Yadan Zheng, Xinzheng, China
Yifan Zheng, Xinzheng, China
Lulu Zhi, Xinzheng, China
Bo Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Lijun Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Liwei Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Xuan Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Yi Zhou, Xinzheng, China
INTERNATIONAL
Yizhong Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Yupeng Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Zhengyi Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Zhou Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Bo Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Dongdong Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Fangqi Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Guangcai Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Guangxia Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Hankun Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Jiahui Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Li Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Lin Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Luyao Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Saisai Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Yanan Zhu, Xinzheng, China
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP GRADUATES
Xuan Yang, Xinzheng, China
Ying Yang, Xinzheng, China
Zhenghao Yang, Xinzheng, China
Ziqian Yang, Xinzheng, China
Annan Yao, Xinzheng, China
Ran Yao, Xinzheng, China
Xinnan Yao, Xinzheng, China
Yuan Yao, Xinzheng, China
Lin Yin, Xinzheng, China
Hao Yu, Shenyang, China
Jinhan Yu, Xinzheng, China
Xiafei Yu, Xinzheng, China
Xing Yu, Shenyang, China
Shuai Yuan, Xinzheng, China
Chunling Yue, Xinzheng, China
Bowen Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Chao Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Dong Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Dong Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Haiwen Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Juajie Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Huibo Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Jia Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Jianyi Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Jingnan Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Jingxuan Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Jirong Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Junjun Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Li Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Lili Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Liwei Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Liyuan Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Lulu Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Menglu Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Mengna Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Mengyuan Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Nian Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Ruihuan Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Ruilin Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Shubo Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Sikai Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Siyu Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Song Zhang, Xinzheng, China
BACHELOR OF GENERAL
STUDIES
You Yi, Shenyang, China
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
GLOBAL BUSINESS ENGLISH
Peng Chen, Xinzheng, China
Lanlan Cui, Xinzheng, China
Chunyang Fu, Xinzheng, China
Jialing Fu, Xinzheng, China
Mengqi Gao, Xinzheng, China
Qian Gao, Xinzheng, China
Yuan Gao, Xinzheng, China
Mengke Guo, Xinzheng, China
Shuyu Hou, Xinzheng, China
Tingting Hu, Xinzheng, China
Mingyue Huang, Xinzheng, China
Wenwen Jiang, Xinzheng, China
Hao Jing, Xinzheng, China
Zhen Lei, Xinzheng, China
Chunhui Li, Xinzheng, China
Ge Li, Xinzheng, China
Hongyan Li, Xinzheng, China
Lingyu Li, Xinzheng, China
Linlin Li, Xinzheng, China
Minghao Li, Xinzheng, China
59
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP GRADUATES
Shuang Li, Xinzheng, China
Xiaoyang Li, Xinzheng, China
Yuting Li, Xinzheng, China
Zhongniao Lin, Xinzheng, China
Hui Liu, Xinzheng, China
Na Liu, Xinzheng, China
Xufei Liu, Xinzheng, China
Yu Liu, Xinzheng, China
Qi Lu, Xinzheng, China
Xinyu Lv, Xinzheng, China
Yun Ma, Xinzheng, China
Wei Ma, Xinzheng, China
Jingqing Meng, Xinzheng, China
Xiangcong Meng, Xinzheng, China
Jinxin Peng, Xinzheng, China
Ning Shi, Xinzheng, China
Ge Tan, Xinzheng, China
Zihong Tang, Xinzheng, China
Hanyi Tian, Xinzheng, China
Jiao Wang, Xinzheng, China
Xue Wang, Xinzheng, China
Xueying Wang, Xinzheng, China
Yanyan Wang, Xinzheng, China
Zanmei Wang, Xinzheng, China
Lianhuan Xia, Xinzheng, China
Wanying Xiang, Xinzheng, China
Lianping Xie, Xinzheng, China
Tianqi Xing, Xinzheng, China
Shiyu Xu, Xinzheng, China
Chen Yang, Xinzheng, China
Xin Yao, Xinzheng, China
Yangyang Yu, Xinzheng, China
Qian Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Qu Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Sihan Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Xiaodi Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Xiaoke Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Yu Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Yue Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Dong Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Dongfang Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Fengying Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Jinman Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Lanlan Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Shan Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Xiaojing Zhao, Xinzheng, China
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Xinyi Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Yao Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Di Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Zijun Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Rongji Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Ying Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Zhiyuan Zhu, Xinzheng, China
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
LEADERSHIP STUDIES
Xiangwei Cao, Xinzheng, China
Mingge Chen, Xinzheng, China
Awei Dai, Xinzheng, China
Xiaoxuan Du, Xinzheng, China
Bingwen Huang, Xinzheng, China
Hui Liu, Xinzheng, China
Ke Liu, Xinzheng, China
Mingliang Liu, Xinzheng, China
Yuqing Liu, Xinzheng, China
Yu Ren, Xinzheng, China
Sihong Shi, Xinzheng, China
Juehui Su, Xinzheng, China
Yafei Wang, Zhumadian, China
Yizhuo Wang, Xinzheng, China
Shuting Xi, Xinzheng, China
Qiaochu Xu, Xinzheng, China
Liwen Yang, Xinzheng, China
Ping Yang, Xinzheng, China
Bing Yuan, Xinzheng, China
Beichen Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Chong Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Lingyun Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Meng Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Yaqi Zhang, Xinzheng, China
BACHELOR OF ARTS
IN ORGANIZATIONAL
LEADERSHIP
Conghui Bai, Shenyang, China
Xueya Bai, Xinzheng, China
Liuyang Bian, Xinzheng, China
Wen Bo, Shenyang, China
Huansen Cai, Xinzheng, China
Bohan Chen, Shenyang, China
Chaoran Chen, Shenyang, China
Guang Chen, Shenyang, China
Han Chen, Xinzheng, China
Sidi Chen, Shenyang, China
Simin Chen, Shenyang, China
Sisi Chen, Shenyang, China
Siyu Chen, Shenyang, China
Xi Chen, Xinzheng, China
Xiaohang Chen, Shenyang, China
Xueping Chen, Xinzheng, China
Mengqi Cheng, Shenyang, China
Yujia Chi, Shenyang, China
Yiqun Chu, Shenyang, China
Xiaolong Cong, Shenyang, China
Haonan Cui, Shenyang, China
Ruimin Cui, Xinzheng, China
Xiaoxing Cui, Xinzheng, China
Siqi Dang, Xinzheng, China
Luying Deng, Shenyang, China
Yifeng Ding, Xinzheng, China
Gang Dong, Xinzheng, China
Huaiyu Dong, Xinzheng, China
Li Dong, Shenyang, China
Xiao Dong, Xinzheng, China
Dongdong Dou, Shenyang, China
Qianqian Du, Xinzheng, China
Ren Du, Shenyang, China
Zhe Du, Xinzheng, China
Zhipeng Du, Xinzheng, China
Yongbo Duan, Xinzheng, China
Haiyang Fan, Xinzheng, China
Jiaxin Fan, Shenyang, China
Keming Fan, Xinzheng, China
Zijing Fan, Shenyang, China
Pengcheng Fang, Xinzheng, China
Yilin Fang, Shenyang, China
Jiaqi Feng, Shenyang, China
Jingqi Feng, Xinzheng, China
Pan Feng, Xinzheng, China
Xin Feng, Shenyang, China
Yaping Feng, Xinzheng, China
Jiannan Fu, Xinzheng, China
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Mengdie Hu, Shenyang, China
Shaoyuan Hu, Xinzheng, China
Wenyue Hu, Shenyang, China
Ziqi Hu, Shenyang, China
Chong Huang, Xinzheng, China
Shuai Huang, Xinzheng, China
Wanyu Huang, Shenyang, China
Xiaoxuan Huang, Shenyang, China
Yangli Huang, Shenyang, China
Jifei Huo, Xinzheng, China
Han Huyan, Xinzheng, China
Bailu Ji, Xinzheng, China
Luyao Jia, Xinzheng, China
Xuefeng Jia, Xinzheng, China
Shuai Jiang, Xinzheng, China
SiChun Jiang, Shenyang, China
Yuanpeng Jiang, Shenyang, China
Yuhan Jiang, Shenyang, China
Yuhan Jiang, Xinzheng, China
Zhicong Jiang, Shenyang, China
Dingbo Jiao, Xinzheng, China
He Jin, Xinzheng, China
Jiayue Jin, Xinzheng, China
Yu Jin, Shenyang, China
Yunfeng Jin, Shenyang, China
Yuting Jing, Shenyang, China
Wuming Kang, Shenyang, China
Jia Kong, Shenyang, China
Jiaxiang Kong, Xinzheng, China
Lingbin Kong, Xinzheng, China
Wangyang Le, Shenyang, China
Jun Lei, Shenyang, China
Ang Li, Shenyang, China
Borui Li, Shenyang, China
Changxuan Li, Shenyang, China
Chendi Li, Shenyang, China
Chenghua Li, Shenyang, China
Chong Li, Shenyang, China
Chunyu Li, Xinzheng, China
Dongfang Li, Xinzheng, China
Donghe Li, Xinzheng, China
Jiangcheng Li, Shenyang, China
Jianing Li, Shenyang, China
INTERNATIONAL
Jianong Li, Shenyang, China
Jiaqi Li, Shenyang, China
Jibo Li, Shenyang, China
Jin Li, Xinzheng, China
Jingze Li, Shenyang, China
Jinlin Li, Xinzheng, China
Jixuan Li, Xinzheng, China
Lin Li, Xinzheng, China
Minglu Li, Shenyang, China
Mingyan Li, Shenyang, China
Ning Li, Xinzheng, China
Pengwei Li, Xinzheng, China
Qianhui Li, Shenyang, China
Ran Li, Xinzheng, China
Rong Li, Xinzheng, China
Shixuan Li, Shenyang, China
Siting Li, Shenyang, China
Weirui Li, Shenyang, China
Xiang Li, Shenyang, China
Yang Li, Xinzheng, China
Yinzhe Li, Shenyang, China
Yiting Li, Shenyang, China
Yuanzhe Li, Shenyang, China
Yumeng Li, Shenyang, China
Yunyang Li, Xinzheng, China
Yuxiang Li, Xinzheng, China
Zhaoxing Li, Xinzheng, China
Junyi Liang, Shenyang, China
Dian Lin, Shenyang, China
Shuang Lin, Shenyang, China
Xu Lin, Xinzheng, China
Yanhao Lin, Xinzheng, China
Bohan Liu, Xinzheng, China
Dongfang Liu, Xinzheng, China
Huapan Liu, Xinzheng, China
Keke Liu, Xinzheng, China
Lingzhi Liu, Xinzheng, China
Mengwei Liu, Xinzheng, China
Qiaohan Liu, Shenyang, China
Shang Liu, Xinzheng, China
Shiqi Liu, Xinzheng, China
Shu Liu, Shenyang, China
Siqing Liu, Shenyang, China
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP GRADUATES
Mingyang Fu, Shenyang, China
Qiang Fu, Xinzheng, China
Yuke Fu, Xinzheng, China
Tianjiao Gai, Shenyang, China
Dongxia Gao, Xinzheng, China
Fangrong Gao, Xinzheng, China
Gege Gao, Xinzheng, China
Guanghui Gao, Shenyang, China
Jiayuan Gao, Xinzheng, China
Jiwei Gao, Shenyang, China
Liang Gao, Xinzheng, China
Tianyu Gao, Shenyang, China
Xiao Gao, Shenyang, China
Yining Gao, Shenyang, China
Zheng Gao, Xinzheng, China
Zishu Gao, Shenyang, China
Zitong Gao, Xinzheng, China
Biao Geng, Xinzheng, China
Xiaomeng Geng, Shenyang, China
Zijian Geng, Xinzheng, China
Chuhui Gong, Shenyang, China
Yuting Gong, Shenyang, China
Zhaoyi Gong, Xinzheng, China
Baicheng Gu, Xinzheng, China
Jingwei Guan, Xinzheng, China
Fuyu Guo, Shenyang, China
Jinyu Guo, Shenyang, China
Meichi Guo, Shenyang, China
Linjing Han, Shenyang, China
Yushan Han, Shenyang, China
Ruining Hao, Xinzheng, China
Shunjiang Hao, Xinzheng, China
Yanyan Hao, Xinzheng, China
Da He, Shenyang, China
Shan He, Xinzheng, China
Shiyang He, Shenyang, China
Xin He, Xinzheng, China
Xuan He, Shenyang, China
Zhenye He, Shenyang, China
Jiamei Hou, Shenyang, China
Xiaolin Hou, Shenyang, China
Zuolin Hou, Xinzheng, China
Hao Hu, Shenyang, China
61
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP GRADUATES
Songyuan Liu, Shenyang, China
Wenkang Liu, Xinzheng, China
Xiangnan Liu, Shenyang, China
Xianrui Liu, Shenyang, China
Xiaoyu Liu, Shenyang, China
Xuanjia Liu, Shenyang, China
Yihao Liu, Shenyang, China
Yu Liu, Shenyang, China
Yujun Liu, Shenyang, China
Yuning Liu, Shenyang, China
Yuqi Liu, Shenyang, China
Yuqing Liu, Shenyang, China
Zhengda Liu, Shenyang, China
Zhengjie Liu, Shenyang, China
Xupeng Lou, Shenyang, China
Jia Lu, Xinzheng, China
Mingxiao Lu, Xinzheng, China
Xiaoning Lu, Xinzheng, China
Tianyi Lu, Shenyang, China
Bingqi Luo, Shenyang, China
Chaoyue Luo, Xinzheng, China
Shicheng Luo, Xinzheng, China
Ting Luo, Shenyang, China
Peng Lv, Shenyang, China
Tiannan Lv, Shenyang, China
Zhilong Lv, Xinzheng, China
Bolun Ma, Xinzheng, China
Chao Ma, Xinzheng, China
Liang Ma, Shenyang, China
Mengfei Ma, Xinzheng, China
Pengjie Ma, Xinzheng, China
Shaohang Ma, Xinzheng, China
Siyao Ma, Shenyang, China
Yuanyuan Ma, Shenyang, China
Zhuo Ma, Shenyang, China
Xiangyu Mao, Xinzheng, China
Lili Meng, Xinzheng, China
Shuai Meng, Shenyang, China
Ying Meng, Shenyang, China
Fangdi Miao, Shenyang, China
Weidi Miao, Xinzheng, China
Yuan Miao, Shenyang, China
Yulun Mo, Shenyang, China
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Lan Mu, Xinzheng, China
Shuai Na, Shenyang, China
Bowen Ning, Xinzheng, China
Yumeng Niu, Shenyang, China
Xiahui Ouyang, Xinzheng, China
Min Pan, Xinzheng, China
Xing Pan, Shenyang, China
Yiru Pan, Xinzheng, China
Yutong Pan, Xinzheng, China
Chenhui Pang, Shenyang, China
Sicong Pang, Shenyang, China
Yuqi Pang, Shenyang, China
Yanqing Pei, Xinzheng, China
Fei Peng, Xinzheng, China
Zelin Qi, Shenyang, China
Jiang Qiao, Xinzheng, China
Wenbo Qiao, Xinzheng, China
Boyu Qin, Shenyang, China
Kailun Qin, Xinzheng, China
Menglu Qin, Xinzheng, China
Wan Qin, Xinzheng, China
Guangxin Qiu, Shenyang, China
Lei Qiu, Shenyang, China
Lin Qiu, Shenyang, China
Shentong Qu, Shenyang, China
Yangfan Quan, Shenyang, China
Xiaofan Ren, Shenyang, China
Lichen Sang, Xinzheng, China
Shihui Shan, Shenyang, China
Huiming Shang, Shenyang, China
Xiaojing Shao, Shenyang, China
Dongni Shen, Shenyang, China
Pengjie Shen, Xinzheng, China
Shaoyang Shen, Xinzheng, China
Yu Shen, Xinzheng, China
Yongyan Sheng, Xinzheng, China
Likun Shi, Xinzheng, China
Yuanshao Shi, Xinzheng, China
Zheqi Shi, Shenyang, China
Chen Song, Xinzheng, China
Dengke Song, Xinzheng, China
Jiaqian Song, Shenyang, China
An Su, Xinzheng, China
Yihui Su, Shenyang, China
Chanjuan Sun, Shenyang, China
Jiachen Sun, Shenyang, China
Jialin Sun, Xinzheng, China
Jianwei Sun, Shenyang, China
Linya Sun, Shenyang, China
Meng Sun, Xinzheng, China
Miao Sun, Shenyang, China
Nan Sun, Shenyang, China
Shaonan Sun, Xinzheng, China
Tingting Sun, Shenyang, China
Xiaofeng Sun, Shenyang, China
Yu Sun, Shenyang, China
Zhong´ao Sun, Shenyang, China
Binbin Tan, Xinzheng, China
Feitong Tang, Shenyang, China
Li Tang, Shenyang, China
Xinran Tian, Shenyang, China
Yifan Tian, Shenyang, China
Zixuan Tian, Shenyang, China
Huijin Tong, Shenyang, China
Benxi Wang, Shenyang, China
Chen Wang, Xinzheng, China
Chuanqiang Wang, Xinzheng, China
Dongyun Wang, Xinzheng, China
Erhong Wang, Shenyang, China
Haobo Wang, Xinzheng, China
Haohua Wang, Shenyang, China
Haolei Wang, Xinzheng, China
Haolin Wang, Shenyang, China
Haonan Wang, Xinzheng, China
Huaiqing Wang, Shenyang, China
Huiyi Wang, Shenyang, China
Jiajun Wang, Xinzheng, China
Jian Wang, Xinzheng, China
Jiani Wang, Shenyang, China
Jiangguo Wang, Shenyang, China
Jianning Wang, Shenyang, China
Jue Wang, Shenyang, China
Junying Wang, Xinzheng, China
Keshuang Wang, Xinzheng, China
Mengjiao Wang, Xinzheng, China
Miao Wang, Xinzheng, China
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Mingyu Xu, Shenyang, China
Qian Xu, Xinzheng, China
Qiang Xu, Xinzheng, China
Shaohua Xu, Shenyang, China
Shuoyang Xu, Shenyang, China
Tianming Xu, Shenyang, China
Tianyiming Xu, Xinzheng, China
Weiling Xu, Shenyang, China
Xianfeng Xu, Shenyang, China
Xiaomin Xu, Xinzheng, China
Yinhui Xu, Xinzheng, China
Yue Xu, Shenyang, China
Zijie Xu, Xinzheng, China
Lanqi Xue, Shenyang, China
Xiaojie Xue, Xinzheng, China
Lijia Yan, Xinzheng, China
Zhaobo Yan, Xinzheng, China
Chao Yang, Shenyang, China
Chen Yang, Shenyang, China
Fujia Yang, Shenyang, China
Han Yang, Xinzheng, China
Jinghua Yang, Xinzheng, China
Mengzheng Yang, Xinzheng, China
Qing Yang, Shenyang, China
Tongyao Yang, Xinzheng, China
Wangru Yang, Shenyang, China
Xiaoyongji Yang, Shenyang, China
Xinchen Yang, Xinzheng, China
Zhexi Yang, Shenyang, China
Ziyuan Yang, Shenyang, China
Jingxuan Yao, Shenyang, China
Yuzhe Yao, Xinzheng, China
Lulu Yin, Xinzheng, China
Menghao Yin, Shenyang, China
Kaili You, Shenyang, China
Baoquan Yu, Xinzheng, China
Haizhou Yu, Shenyang, China
Haojie Yu, Xinzheng, China
Miao Yu, Shenyang, China
Xin Yu, Shenyang, China
Xiude Yu, Shenyang, China
Xueli Yu, Xinzheng, China
Yang Yu, Shenyang, China
INTERNATIONAL
Yang Yu, Shenyang, China
Zhao Yu, Shenyang, China
Qilei Yuan, Xinzheng, China
Xiaoshan Yuan, Xinzheng, China
Shiyang Zeng, Xinzheng, China
Yinghan Zhai, Shenyang, China
Bizhou Zhang, Shenyang, China
Ce Zhang, Shenyang, China
Changqing Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Dongyang Zhang, Shenyang, China
Fan Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Feifei Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Hang Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Hongxue Zhang, Shenyang, China
Jiabao Zhang, Xinzheng, China
JiaQi Zhang, Shenyang, China
Jinbiao Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Jinshang Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Kai Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Kaixuan Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Le Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Lihan Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Mingxin Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Mingyue Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Qiming Zhang, Shenyang, China
Shuming Zhang, Shenyang, China
Tian Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Tiantai Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Tieyi Zhang, Shenyang, China
Wenxin Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Xuechun Zhang, Shenyang, China
Yao Zhang, Shenyang, China
Ying Zhang, Shenyang, China
Yuchen Zhang, Shenyang, China
Yue Zhang, Shenyang, China
Yufeng Zhang, Shenyang, China
Zhen Zhang, Xinzheng, China
Ziyi Zhang, Shenyang, China
Chenyang Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Dan Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Fanding Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Huimin Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Mingchao Zhao, Xinzheng, China
63
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP GRADUATES
Nairui Wang, Shenyang, China
Qi Wang, Xinzheng, China
Qi Wang, Xinzheng, China
Rongyan Wang, Xinzheng, China
Rui Wang, Xinzheng, China
Ruixin Wang, Xinzheng, China
Run Wang, Shenyang, China
Sensen Wang, Xinzheng, China
Shengbo Wang, Shenyang, China
Shuaicai Wang, Xinzheng, China
Shuo Wang, Xinzheng, China
Shuyi Wang, Shenyang, China
Xiangning Wang, Shenyang, China
Yanan Wang, Shenyang, China
Yayu Wang, Xinzheng, China
Yipeng Wang, Xinzheng, China
Youxuan Wang, Xinzheng, China
Yulin Wang, Xinzheng, China
Yumeng Wang, Shenyang, China
Zhaoju Wang, Xinzheng, China
Zhe Wang, Shenyang, China
Zhenlin Wang, Xinzheng, China
Zhi Wang, Shenyang, China
Zhonghui Wang, Xinzheng, China
Chen Wei, Xinzheng, China
Dakai Wei, Shenyang, China
Tianshu Wei, Shenyang, China
Yi Wei, Xinzheng, China
Zhongyan Wei, Shenyang, China
Haitian Wu, Shenyang, China
Siying Wu, Xinzheng, China
Sizhe Wu, Shenyang, China
Tuobang Wu, Shenyang, China
Ziyi Wu, Shenyang, China
Libing Xiao, Shenyang, China
Mengchen Xiao, Xinzheng, China
Zixin Xie, Xinzheng, China
Hongquan Xu, Xinzheng, China
Jiarui Xu, Shenyang, China
Jiaying Xu, Shenyang, China
Junming Xu, Xinzheng, China
Kailin Xu, Shenyang, China
Mengxi Xu, Shenyang, China
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP GRADUATES
Putain Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Ruidong Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Sen Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Shanshan Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Shuai Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Shuang Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Shuang Zhao, Shenyang, China
Tiandi Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Wenfang Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Xuanjing Zhao, Shenyang, China
Yalin Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Yiping Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Yisen Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Yu Zhao, Xinzheng, China
Qiang Zheng, Xinzheng, China
Wei Zheng, Xinzheng, China
Xinyi Zhong, Shenyang, China
Hong Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Junjie Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Mo Zhou, Shenyang, China
Qian Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Sihan Zhou, Shenyang, China
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FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Tianyu Zhou, Shenyang, China
Yifan Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Yuanzhe Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Yue Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Zeyuan Zhou, Xinzheng, China
Di Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Guangyuan Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Qing Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Shenhui Zhu, Xinzheng, China
Shuting Zhu, Shenyang, China
Wenxin Zhu, Shenyang, China
Xiaoguang Zhu, Shenyang, China
Yu Zhu, Shenyang, China
Chuntong Zou, Shenyang, China
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Shengni Chen, Shenyang, China
Haodong Fang, Shenyang, China
Fangyu Gu, Shenyang, China
Feifei Huo, Shenyang, China
Lizhe Li, Shenyang, China
INTERNATIONAL
Na Liang, Shenyang, China
Sirui Liu, Shenyang, China
Tengda Ruan, Shenyang, China
Fei Wang, Shenyang, China
Lingyun Wang, Shenyang, China
Mu Wang, Shenyang, China
Yuan Wang, Shenyang, China
Yunni Wang, Shenyang, China
Ziyi Wang, Shenyang, China
Chumin Wei, Shenyang, China
Di Wu, Shenyang, China
Zhaoen Xie, Shenyang, China
Hangwei Xu, Shenyang, China
Jing Zhang, Shenyang, China
Manlin Zhang, Shenyang, China
Yi Zhang, Shenyang, China
Shu Zhou, Shenyang, China
Awards, Academic History
& Recognition
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Awards
President’s Distinguished Scholar
The President’s Distinguished Scholar Award was first awarded in 1989. All unclassified employees of the
university are eligible for consideration each year and are evaluated for this honor by analysis of their performance
in the categories of research/creative activities, service, and instruction. Acceptable levels of performance must be
demonstrated in service and instruction, with the primary focus of this award being on research/creative activities.
Applications are reviewed by an evaluation committee and a recommendation is forwarded to the president of the
university.
The honoree presents a scholarly lecture during the Honors Convocation. The awardee is recognized on a plaque
displayed in the Memorial Union, given a certificate, specially-designed medallion, and receives a monetary
acknowledgement.
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2002
Dosse Toulaboe
Chris Crawford
Richard Packauskas
Amy Schmierbach
Greg Farley
Paul Adams
John Heinrichs
Norman Caulfield
Richard Zakrzewski
Jerry Choate
Steven Trout
Paula Boire
Linda Ganstrom
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1989
Thomas T. Jackson
Ruth Firestone
Kenneth Neuhauser
Kathleen Kuchar
Paul R. Krutak
Michael F. Jilg
Nancy S. Vogel
Albert J. Geritz
Weldon F. Zenger
Raymond Wilson
Lewis M. Miller
Eugene Fleharty
Stephen B. Klein
Navigator Award
The Navigator Award was established in 1998 by the Student Government Association to recognize an outstanding academic
advisor based on how closely the advisor adheres to the university goals for academic advising. All academic advisors are
eligible for this award. Past award recipients will become eligible after a five-year waiting period. Candidates are nominated,
interviewed, and selected by graduating seniors.
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Karrie Simpson Voth
Scott Jones
Cole Engel
Nanette Fitzhugh
Greg Farley
Mary Martin
Beth Walizer
Mark Stutz
Jennie Straight
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1998
Jill Stafford
Karrie Simpson Voth
Joleen Briggs
Roland Neseth
Debbie Mercer
Shala Bannister
Louis Caplan
Dale McKemey
Pilot Award
The prestigious Pilot Award, established by the Alumni Association in 1974, annually recognized two outstanding faculty
members, one male and one female. Full-time teaching faculty became eligible after two years of continuous service on the
campus of Fort Hays State University. In 1997, the awards committee of the Alumni Association Board of Directors revised
the criteria so that any teaching faculty member would be eligible after three years of continuous service to FHSU. The past
recipients would also be eligible to receive this honor again after a five-year waiting period. Finally, the award was to be given
to one faculty member irrespective of gender rather than two. Candidates are nominated by members of the graduating
senior class on the basis of professional excellence and commitment to outstanding teaching. The recipient is chosen by a
committee of seniors, faculty, and Alumni Association Board members.
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Cheryl Duffy
Gene Rice
Jill Arensdorf
Jeff Burnett
Fred Britten
Mark Bannister
Beth Walizer
Greg Farley
Shala Mills
Carol Patrick
Germaine Taggart
John Heinrichs
Raymond Wilson
Sharon Wilson
Stephen Tramel
Clifford Edwards
James L. Murphy
Thomas T. Jackson
Robert B. Luehrs
Michelle Hull Knowles
Michael Slattery
Kenneth Neuhauser
Stephen Tramel
Eugene Fleharty
Sharon Barton
Paul Gatschet
1989 Katharine Ninia Smith
John D. Klier
1988 Ellen Veed
Lawrence Gould
1987 Martha A. Claflin
William E. Claflin
1986 Nancy Vogel
Keith Campbell
1985 Sandra S. Rupp
Gary K. Hulett
1984 Wilda M. Smith
Donald B. Slechta
1983 Judith Vogt
Arris Johnson
1982 Alice R. McFarland
Ronald J. Fundis
1981 Donna Harsh
J. Dale Peier
1980 Kathleen Kuchar
Samuel Warfel
1979 Patricia Rhoades
James Costigan
1978 Suzanne Trauth
Wilmont Toalson
1977 Clarice Peteete
Alex Francis
1976 Maxine Hoffman
Robert Dressler
1975 Rose Arnhold
Harold D. Choguill
1974 Lorraine Machan
Dan Rupp
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Torch Award
The coveted Torch Award was established in 1974 by the Alumni Association to recognize one male and one female outstanding
senior. In 1991, the awards committee of the Alumni Association Board of Directors revised the criteria to recommend the
selection of one senior recipient. Candidates are nominated by members of the faculty on the basis of leadership and academic
excellence. A committee of faculty, administrators, and Alumni Association Board members selects the recipient.
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Jordan Voss
Jessica Tormey
Layne Krizek
Michelle Webb
Andrew Leiker
Katie Edwards
Joan Dreiling
Diane Becker
Jason Crist
Mitch Hall
Jennifer Mayers
Rigo Ramirez
Rebecca Blocksome
Julie Ann Brull
Lena Sidders
Mardy Robinson
Karen E. Meier
Travis Crites
Stacia Gressel
Mary Desch
Karla Wagner
Tammy Brooks
Grant Bannister
Coy Martin
Marlys Gwaltney
Doris Lang
Mordecai Boone
Darcey Lee Deines
Lee Alan Fisher
Tammy Eilert
Joe Dinges
1987 Connie Brachtenbach
Lee M. Gross
1986 Diane Erker
Robert Amerine
1985 Gerilyn M. Giebler
Mark Bannister
1984 Betty Burk
Kenton Kersting
1983 Cheryl Knabe
Kevin Faulkner
1982 Katherine K. Jellison
Steven J. Hess
1981 Geralyn Kraus
Robert Wilson
1980 Jennifer Thorns
Jeffrey Peier
1979 Sharon Meyer
Michael Pauls
1978 Ramona Weigel
Timothy Doughty
1977 Matasha Otte
Richard Bauer
1976 Barbara Broeckelman
John Dorsch
1975 Kathy Bahner
Rick Kellerman
1974 Cynthia M. Hartman
Marcus Bassett
Academic History
History of Commencement
The First Annual Commencement took place on July 2,
1903 at the Grand Army of the Republic Hall in Hays,
after being postponed from May 1903 because one of
the graduates could not get back to Hays from Emporia.
Flooding prevented the train from making its trip.
Freda Schwaller, Fred E. Lindley and Ida Shaffer were the
first graduates of the Western Branch of the Kansas State
Normal School.
Final exams and commencement were cancelled in May
1951 after a flood hit the campus on May 22. The graduates
were honored at the summer school commencement later
that year.
Through the years, commencement exercises have been held
in Sheridan Coliseum, Lewis Field and Gross Memorial
Coliseum.
History of the Academic Mace
The mace has an ancient history as a symbol of authority. In
medieval times it was a studded, clublike weapon. Made of
iron and capable of breaking armor, these giant clubs were
chiefly used by knights. They were also often borne by a
royal bodyguard to protect the king in processions.
By the 14th century, maces assumed more ceremonial
functions and lost their warlike appearance. They were often
decorated with jewels and precious metals. The ceremonial
mace stands for lawful power and regal authority.
Eventually the mace also became a symbol for academic
institutions, an emblem of order and authority in the
pageantry of ceremonial occasions. The first dated record
of the ceremonial academic mace goes back to 1385 at the
University of Vienna.
An academic mace is traditionally carried in procession and
mounted on stage whenever degrees are granted or when
the faculty is assembled in formal academic dress. During
commencement ceremonies at Fort Hays State University,
a mace is carried by the University Registrar before the
president and other dignitaries in the platform party.
The Fort Hays State University mace was designed and
crafted by Mr. Dale Ficken, Associate Professor of Art,
in late August - September 1969 for the inauguration of
Dr. John W. Gustad, the fifth president in the history of
Fort Hays State University, on October 5, 1969.
University Anthem & Other Songs
In the history of FHSU, there have been three different
songs that were adopted by general usage.
The words and music of the first song, the Kansas State
Teacher’s College Hymn, were written by Pearl Sidenius,
who was a member of the faculty from 1915 to 1917.
Jack Juergens, a music faculty member from 1948 to 1951,
wrote the words and music of a new College Anthem, the
third of the songs to be used as the Alma Mater song by
students and faculty. The fourth song is the University
Hymn, written by Dr. Donald Stout who conducted choirs
at FHSU for 36 years.
Some years later, Dr. Rob Roy Macgregor, 1928-1935
faculty member, wrote the words of a College Anthem
which was sung to the tune of “Men of Harlech.”
The fifth song, University Fight Song, used in athletic
contests, is and adaptation of the Northwestern University
fight song.
University Colors
Soon after President Lewis came to the campus, he
suggested that since the official color of the school was
old gold (from the previous connection with the Normal
School at Emporia) the school ought to adopt an additional
color to distinguish it from Emporia. The color suggested
was black. This would give the school the colors of gold and
black, which would enable it to adopt the tiger as its athletic
symbol. President Lewis was from Missouri, where he was,
of course, loyal to the Missouri “Tigers.”
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Academic Regalia
The academic apparel worn at commencement
ceremonies has its origins in the 12th and 13th centuries
when scholars (whether student or teacher) at European
universities wore hoods and gowns as their customary,
daily attire. The long gowns may have been necessary
for warmth in unheated buildings. Since there was a
close tie between early universities and the Church, it is
not surprising that academic gowns resembled cassocks
and elaborate clerical vestments. The American fashion
of academic caps and gowns derives mainly from the
gowns worn at Oxford University.
The bachelor’s gown is primarily distinguished by its long
pointed sleeves. The master’s gown is similar, except for
having oblong sleeves from which the forearm protrudes
through a slit near the elbow. The doctor’s gown has
rounded sleeves and also has velvet panels around the
neck and down the front of the gown, as well as three
velvet bars on the sleeves.
Hoods are typically worn with the master’s and doctoral
gowns. Hoods are permitted to be worn with the
bachelor’s gown, but it is customary in many large
institutions to dispense with the hood.
Originally, the hood was used as a cowl, cape, and—
when hung from the shoulder—a sack to collect alms.
It is said that when large wigs were in fashion, the cap
section of the hood then fell back clear of the wig. This
hood style continues to today, with the narrow end of
the hood shaped as a neckband connecting the two
halves of the cape.
Like the gown, the hood differs for the various degrees.
The doctor’s hood is the longest and is a fuller shape
than the master’s hood and is usually bordered with
velvet, the color of which indicates the kind of degree.
The hood is lined with silk in the colors of the institution
that granted the degree. The edging of the hood is velvet
or velveteen, three inches wide for the master’s hood and
five inches wide for the doctor’s hood. The traditional
rule is that a candidate for a degree should not wear the
hood of that degree until it is actually conferred.
The assignment of colors to signify certain degrees was
a later development and was standardized in the United
States in the late 19th century. A significant contribution
to the development of this system was made by Gardner
Cotrell Leonard of Albany, New York. Mr. Leonard
designed gowns for his class at Williams College.
Following the publication of an article by him on
academic dress in 1893, he was invited to work with an
Intercollegiate Commission consisting of representatives
of leading institutions of higher education to establish a
suitable system of academic apparel.
In 1932 the American Council on Education (ACE)
reviewed and approved the code of academic dress. In
1959 and 1986, the ACE reviewed the costume code
and made several changes.
For all academic purposes, these colors are associated with the different academic disciplines:
Agriculture- Maize
Arts, Letters, Humanities- White
Commerce, Accountancy, BusinessDrab
Dentistry- Lilac
Economics- Copper
Education- Light Blue
Engineering- Orange
Fine Arts, Architecture- Brown
Forestry- Russett
Journalism- Crimson
Law- Purple
Library Sciences- Lemon
Medicine- Green
Music- Pink
Nursing- Apricot
Oratory (Speech)- Silver Gray
Pharmacy- Olive Green
Philosophy- Dark Blue
Physical Education- Sage Green
Public Admin., Foreign ServicePeacock Blue
Public Health- Salmon
Science- Golden Yellow
Social Work- Citron
Theology- Scarlet
Veterinary Science- Gray
The traditional cap is the mortarboard with black cloth cover. Although it came into popular use in the 16th
Century, its origins are clouded. Some believe it is shaped to resemble a book; others claim it is patterned after the
mortarboard of a master craftsman or the quadrangle shape of an Oxford campus. The mortarboard has a long tassel
that is fastened by a button on the top. The tassel worn at some institutions reflects the color representing the degree
earned. However, the tassel worn at Fort Hays State University represents the traditional colors of the university:
black and gold.
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Symbols
University Seal
The circular seal was originally adopted in 1934. The artist who
designed it was Marjorie Meade Jacobs.
The college was established on the old Fort Hays military reservation.
The building depicted in the seal is the old stone block house, which
was a part of the fort. In typical fashion for the building, the seal
features a flag pole and hills in the background.
In 1992, it was updated for digital purposes by FHSU Creative
Director Mary Ridgway.
The university seal is exclusively reserved for official documents such
as diplomas, transcripts, certificates and ceremonial recognition
gifts.
Banners and Flags
During the processional, a representative from each college carries a banner stating the college’s name. The banner signifies
the division of the university colleges. Flags are displayed during the ceremonies in recognition of the graduates’ countries of
origin. For 2015, the following countries are represented among FHSU graduates:
Madagascar
Saudi Arabia
Australia
France
South Korea
Bahamas
Gambia
Malaysia
Gaza
Nepal
South Vietnam
Bangladesh
Germany
Nigeria
Spain
Brazil
Tanzania
Canada
Ghana
Pakistan
India
Palestine
Togo
China
Japan
Paraguay
Turkey
Colombia
United Kingdom
Croatia
Jordan
Peru
Ukraine
Kazakhstan
Poland
Cyprus
Denmark
Kenya
Russian Federation
Zambia
Military flags are also displayed in recognition of those graduates who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.
President’s Medallion
In 1969, Dr. John W. Gustad approached Mr. John Thorns, art faculty member, concerning FHSU’s lack of symbols
connected with the formality of office, such as a medallion or mace. To rectify this, Gustad commissioned the Department
of Art and Design to create three items for his presidential inauguration: a mace, a relief statue and a presidential medallion.
The mace, created by Mr. Dale Ficken, is typically used for ceremonial purposes. More information on the mace can be found
in previous sections of the program. Mr. Jim Hinkhouse designed the relief sculpture, second of the three symbols, which was
placed at the back of the room during Gustad’s inauguration. This sculpture has since been destroyed.
The presidential medallion was fashioned by Mr. Olli Valanne. Made of silver, this piece of jewelry features a unique design.
According to Thorns, the medallion was created “in recognition of the individual who is president.” It is to be used in
conjunction with all academic affairs and is worn any time the president of the university wears the academic regalia. In 2014
Todd Voth, FHSU graduate and jeweler at Showcase Jewelers of Hays, created a special chain from which the medallion
hangs. The chain is adorned by nameplates engraved with the names of former presidents of the university.
The medallion has been passed down to each consecutive president after Gustad and will continue to represent the leadership
and FHSU in the future.
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University Mascot
1902
1913
No one knows for certain how the Tiger came to be FHSU’s mascot, but it
may have been the brainchild of W.A. Lewis, the president of the Western
Branch Normal School (FHSU).
What is certain is that the FHSU symbol made his debut in 1914, when tiger
head insignias were first sewn onto school jerseys. In that same year, Ralph
Archer, a sports reporter for the Leader, first referred to FHSU students as
“Tigers.”
1937
The image rapidly gained popularity on campus. In 1919, the yearbook
published the first drawing of the mascot. He wore a soldier’s cap, and one
of his paws rested on a German war helmet to symbolize the defeat of the
Kaiser in World War I.
However, that image changed in 1924 and the tiger took on a more powerful
pose. It was used to introduce the sports pages, and the athletic department
used it as a symbol of aggressiveness.
The Tiger retained his fierce look through the 1930s, perhaps as a symbol
of the tough economic conditions of the Depression. And in the 1937
yearbook, the Tiger served as a background for the top four football players
of the year. However, the mascot did regain his fighting image in the early
1950s when car decals featured him in a uniform from Custer’s Seventh
Cavalry.
1963
1980
2000
2015
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In 1963, the best known version of the mascot appeared -- a tiger carrying
the school banner. This cat was used to add personality to school shirts, steins
and stationery. He could also be seen on road signs just outside Hays and
Manhattan pointing the way to his home campus.
The Tiger returned to his more serious nature in 1978, when he was featured
in a circular logo designed by Jackquie Harris Meitler, Palco art student. The
Tiger was drawn as though he were a photographic negative; that is, his black
stripes were white, and vice versa.
In 1999, a new Tiger graphic was tested with students, faculty, staff, alumni
and friends of the university -- and a few tweaks made -- President Hammond
unveiled the first official mascot in the university’s long history in a public
ceremony during the spring 2000 semester.
A few months later, based on suggestions from students, the new mascot was
given his name, Victor E. Tiger. Alumnus Larry Dreiling, who played the
role of the FHSU mascot as a student, purchased the first Victor E. Tiger
mascot suit for the university. On April 3, 2000, the current mascot was
unveiled. It is now the only acceptable image of the university’s Tiger.
About Our Students
On Campus Students
Fort Hays State University’s physical campus is home to an increasingly rich mix of traditional age (18-24 years) and nontraditional age (25-55 years) students from a variety of ethnic, social and cultural backgrounds. Many of the approximately
4,800 on-campus learners are from Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska and the Midwest with a growing number of international
students helping to enrich the traditional learning environment.
First Generation College Students
Fort Hays State University prides itself on first generation college students. An individual can claim first generation student
status if neither one of his or her parents, guardians or siblings possess a four-year degree.
Virtual College Students
Students who study at a distance using various forms of technology sometimes blended with face-to-face learning approaches
are defined as Virtual College students. Sometimes, on-campus students take one or more virtual courses to complement
their on-campus learning experience. FHSU uses the virtual learning environment as a strategic asset to offer complete
degrees or help retain students, increase graduation rates and deliver professional development training. In addition, this type
of learning experience may be used to help internationalize the campus and the curriculum through global delivery of courses
and programs. The university’s Virtual College is the delivery vehicle for both domestic and international programming from
each of the four academic colleges.
Military/Veteran Students
There are military programs for both active and inactive military personnel and their spouses. These courses are offered
through the Virtual College, providing flexibility to meet the needs of our servicemen and servicewomen.
The following branches of the military are currently represented at FHSU: Army National Guard Institute, Coast Guard
Institute, Community College of the Air Force, ConAP, DANTES, GoArmyEd, Navy College Partnership Distance Learning
Partnership, SOCAD, SOCCOAST, SOCCOAST Afloat Institutional Partnership, SOCMAR and SOCNAV.
International Students
Fort Hays State University hosts approximately 400 on-campus international students each year from over 32 countries.
International students are fully blended into the classroom setting, allowing for a greater level of cultural awareness
campuswide. This is increasingly important in reinforcing the university’s brand of “Forward thinking, World ready.”
The countries currently represented on the campus of FHSU are: Algeria, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada,
Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Madagascar, Mongolia, Nigeria,
Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Guinea, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Korea, Vietnam,
Sweden, Tanzania, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kindgdom of Great
Britian and Northern Ireland, Venezuela and Zambia.
International Partnerships
Fort Hays State University was the first American university to be approved by the Ministry of Education of the People’s
Republic of China to offer dual bachelor’s degrees under the framework of the Sino-Foreign University of Cooperation in
Running Schools.
In Fall 2000, FHSU began offering courses in mainland China to 40 students.
Currently, FHSU is serving over 3,100 students at Sias International University in Xinzheng, Henan, and Shenyang
Normal University in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. Chinese students complete the degrees in their home country and FHSU
conducts a similar graduation at these partner universities.
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RETIREMENTS 2015
Faculty
Professional Staff
Judith Caprez, Associate Professor of
Sociology and Social Work
Carolyn Bird, Assistant Athletic Director
and Assistant Women’s Administrator
Gorman “Mick” Glaze, Instructor of
Agriculture
Stan G. Compton, Associate Director,
Kansas Small Business Development
Center
Carla Hattan, Assistant Professor of
Advanced Education Programs
Linda Hyatt, Associate Professor of
Advanced Education Programs
Micol Maughan, Associate Professor of
Management and Marketing
Michael Karl, Director of Field
Experiences, Education and Technology
Alfred Leiker, Jr., Management
Information System Coordinator,
Computing and Telecommunications
Center
Joan Rumpel, Assistant Professor of
Economics, Finance and Accounting
Jean Ann Sellers, Professor of
Management and Marketing
Gladys Swindler, Assistant Professor of
Informatics
In Memoriam
Cheryl Helget, Systems Software Analyst,
Computing and Telecommunications
Center
John C. Thorns Jr., Professor of Art,
former Chair of the Art department
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John E. Huber, Associate Professor of
Music
Ervin M. Eltze, Professor of Mathematics
and Computer Science
Fort Hays State University Leadership
Western Branch of the Kansas Normal School of Emporia (1902-1914)
William S. Picken
1902-1913
Fort Hays Kansas State Normal School (1914-1923)
Kansas State Teachers College of Hays (1923-1931)
William A. Lewis
1913-1933
Fort Hays Kansas State College (1931-1977)
Clarence E. Rarick
Lyman D. Wooster
M.C. Cunningham
John W. Gustad
1933-1941
1941-1949
1949-1969
1969-1975
Fort Hays State University (1977)
Gerald W. Tomanek
1975-1987
Edward H. Hammond
1987-2014
Mirta M. Martin
2014 -
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Congratulations
The FHSU Alumni Association is proud to welcome all members of the Class of 2015 as new Bronze Tiger members
of the Alumni Association. You will receive e-mail notification about your new membership status upon verification
of your graduation from the university. Your benefits will include the Homecoming issue of FHSU Magazine,
FHSU-TigerTalk, the monthly e-newsletter, access to the online alumni directory, and more!
Want to stay better connected to FHSU and keep abreast of all the excitement in store for the future growth of
the university? Consider paid membership with the Alumni Association. Paid members receive many more on and
off campus benefits and discounts including all issues of the FHSU Magazine • Tiger Credit Card • Discounts on
local and national hotels and rental cars • Tiger merchandise discounts • University Bookstore discount • Sternberg
Museum discount • Athletic tickets discount • Local/regional alumni chapters • Global travel programs • Access to
FHSU Career Services • FHSU Forsyth Library privileges • Invitation to special events and so much more!
The Alumni Association wishes you well in your future endeavors. Wherever your career takes you, please stay in
touch with your alma mater. As a new graduate of FHSU, you will become part of a worldwide network of more
than 50,000 alumni. Wherever you go, you’re always close to Tiger alumni and friends, and we want to ensure that
you know about all alumni gatherings in your neighborhood. For more information contact the Alumni Association
by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 785-628-4430 or toll free at 1-888-351-3591. Visit the Alumni
Association’s Web site at www.goforthaysstate.com.
Again, congratulations on your graduation and best wishes in future endeavors from your alma mater!
Congratulations class of 2015 from your FHSU Foundation!
Did you know that tuition and state funding only covered 58% of FHSU’s operating budget this school year? The
remaining 42% of this comes from sources such as grants and private gifts from alumni and friends. We hope you
return the favor by making a gift in honor of those individuals who supported you. For more information, please
visit http://foundation.fhsu.edu or call 785-628-5620.
A special thank you to everyone who helped
make this year’s commencement ceremonies a success.
Without you, we wouldn’t be able to
keep things running smoothly and efficiently.
Thank you for your time and dedication
to making this a memorable event
for the newest Fort Hays State University alumni.
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