2014 SEMO Commencement

Laura Simon

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Southeast Missouri State University held its spring commencement Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center.

Bob Hill, 80, prepares for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. Hill graduated with a BA in general studies. (Laura Simon)
Adri Loucks, left, poses with her boyfriend, Russell Vandiver, before Southeast Missouri State University's commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Rolen Pihl sells flowers and bears before Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Daniel Frost of Poplar Bluff, Mo. waits outside the Show Me Center before Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)

Professor Alisha Ortiz wears her pre-graduation hat before Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
A graduate decorates her hat with St. Louis Cardinals items and a note to her grandmother during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Bob Hill, 80, prepares for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. Hill graduated with a BA in general studies. (Laura Simon)

Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Dr. Sara Edgerton conducts members of the Southeast Symphony Orchestra during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Graduates prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, left, and speaker Dr. Muriel A. Howard, take the stage during spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Dr. Kenneth W. Dobbins, president of Southeast Missouri State University, speaks to graduates during spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Southeast Missouri State graduates fill the Show Me Center during spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014. (Laura Simon)
Dr. Muriel A. Howard gives the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Graduates receive their diplomas during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Graduates receive their diplomas during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Bob Hill, 80, waits with other graduates to receive his diploma during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Graduates receive their diplomas during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Graduates receive their diplomas during Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Southeast Missouri State University graduate Kortney Morris hugs her friend, Evan Maxwell after the spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. Morris received her B.A. of Science in construction management. (Laura Simon)
Evan Maxwell, left, Kortney Morris, center, and Ashley Thompson pose for a photo following Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Graduates take photos after Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Michael Porter prepares for Southeast Missouri State University's commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Michael Porter, left, and Tyler Stone prepare for Southeast Missouri State University's commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Ashlie Smoot, left, Patricia Mack, center, Angel Smoot, right, and Robyn Hughes, bottom, pose for a photo before Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
From left, Breanna Thomas, Sheronda Paris, Elexis Hill, Alex Hill and Brandi Franklin pose for a photo before Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
From left, Sharla Funk, Dillon DeBose, Kim DeBose, Brook DeBose, Brian DeBose and Dale Funk pose for a photo before Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
Daniel and Kathy Frost of Poplar Bluff, Mo. pose for a photo before Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)
From left, Allyson Litteken, Sarah Buschjost, Adeline Yates and Elizabeth Timmermann pose for a photo before Southeast Missouri State University's spring commencement, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Show Me Center. (Laura Simon)