2017 Semo Winter Graduation

Andrew J. Whitaker

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Southeast Missouri State University winter graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.

Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Mackenzie Enderle hugs her sister Ashton Dorris during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
President Carlos Vargas-Aburto gives the opening remarks during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Parents cheer during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jay Wolz, Director and Alumni Relations, takes a picture of Scott Barnett's cap during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Tony Rushing hugs President Carlos Vargas-Aburto during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students wait in the Student Recreation Center-North during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Scott Barnett walks on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students wait backstage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Tiffany Woods and Stephanie Simmons take a selfie during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Faculty walk for the processional during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students line up during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Dr. H. Hammer Hill speaks to the students during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jay B. Knudtson speaks to the students during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students listen during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Dr. H. Hammer Hill speaks to the students during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students listen during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Alex Meury, left, hugs Logan Leitschuh after the Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Student athletes stand during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students turnover their tassel after graduating during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
President Carlos Vargas-Aburto looks off into the crowd during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students laugh during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students walk on stage during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students celebrate during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Mackenzie Enderle hugs family members during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
Demi A. Avery sings the Alma Mater during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
From left, Joyce Kiselewski, Kris Harlow, Kerstie Harlow and Ron Harlow pose for a photo during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)
From left, Kayla Rivers, Sydney Green and Tony Rushing pose for a photo during Southeast Missouri State University graduation Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)