2017 Semo Spring Graduation

Andrew J. Whitaker

Saturday, May 13, 2017

Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.

Students cheer during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Antionette Elliot and An'Yeal Welch get ready before the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
President Carlos Vargas-Aburto speaks during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Joan Howe hugs her daughter's friend, Sarah Girardier, before the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jennifer Morse puts on her cap during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
President Carlos Vargas-Aburto speaks during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students take a selfie during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
President Carlos Vargas-Aburto speaks during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Former mayor Jay Knudtson speaks during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jennifer Morse takes a photo of Olesya Stadnichuk and Allison Kay Kiesewetter during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Kelli Jaycox and Marshall Wallut take a selfie during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students take a selfie during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students take a selfie during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Former mayor Jay Knudtson speaks during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students take a selfie during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Parents cheer during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
A child leans back in his chair during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Provost Dr. Karl Kunkel and President Carlos Vargas-Aburto speak during the Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students turn over their tassels Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Southeast Missouri State University spring graduation Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)