SEMO Commencement 2011

Julie Schoolfield of Cape Girardeau wore a ladybug design on her mortarboard for commencement at Southeast Missouri State University.

Eric Horrell of Ste. Genevieve, Mo. wore a non-traditional hat for commencement Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at Southeast Missouri State University. He received a degree in construction management and design.

Student athlete Zach House walks in the processional during commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at Southeast Missouri State University.

Tiffani Stone sits with classmates during commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at Southeast Missouri State University. She pursued a degree in social work because of the care she received from a social worker early in her life. (Fred Lynch)

Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, speaks during commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at the Show Me Center.

Albert M. Spradling III, vice president of the Board of Regents, speaks during commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at Southeast Missouri State University.

Lt. Gen. Clyde Vaughn, former director, Army National Guard of the United States, delivers the commencement address Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at Southeast Missouri State University. Vaughn grew up in Dexter, Mo. and received a bachelor of science in education degree from Southeast Missouri State in 1968.

Dr. Susan Swartwout received the Provost's Research, Instruction and Development for Excellence (PRIDE) Award from provost Dr. Ronald Rosati Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at Southeast Missouri State University.

Candidates for degrees walk across the stage during commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at Southeast Missouri State University.