Who's neXt 7/31/14

Scholarships

Jerrod Lynn

* Jerrod Lynn, a 2014 graduate of Thomas W. Kelly High School, is the recipient of the MFA Foundation Scholarship, Scott County Farm Bureau Scholarship and Arkansas State University Mable Symons Woodside Memorial Scholarship. He is the son of Gary and Cindy Lynn. He plans to attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro majoring in mechanical engineering.

Graduates

* The following students were among 929 undergraduate students who received degrees during spring commencement exercises May 17 at Southeast Missouri State University.

Jackson

Justin Bader, cum laude with a bachelor of science in business administration with a major in accounting; Corey Baker, magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in business administration with a major in finance; Lacey Balsmann, magna cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in biology: biomedical sciences option; Jordan Barnard, bachelor of science with a major in industrial technology: telecommunications and computer networking option; Christopher Bonner, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in technology management: computer/multimedia graphics option; Benjamin Cahill, summa cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in physics; Alex Carroll, bachelor of science in education with a major in art education; Isaac Cox, bachelor of science with a major in criminal justice: law enforcement option; Allen Crites, bachelor of general studies with a major in general studies; Shelby Darnell, bachelor of science in nursing with a major in nursing; Kirsten Dee, bachelor of science in nursing with a major in nursing; Kimberly Duggins, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in human environmental studies: interior design option; Tyler Essner, bachelor of general studies with a major in general studies; Brittany Estes, bachelor of science with a major in psychology; Krista Francis, associate of applied science in computer technology with an option in technical computer graphics and a bachelor of science with a major in industrial technology: computer/multimedia graphics option; Mary Gourdin, bachelor of general studies with a major in general studies; Kendra Green, bachelor of science with a major in biology: wildlife/conservation option; Perry Hazelwood IV, bachelor of science in education with a major in middle school education; Stephanie Howard, magna cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in mathematics: applied mathematics option; Ethan Huber, bachelor of science with a major in sport management; Joshua James, cum laude with a bachelor of science in business administration with a major in marketing: marketing management option; Christopher Jenkins, bachelor of science with a major in criminal justice: law enforcement option; Andrew Hinkle; bachelor of science with a major in engineering technology: mechanical and manufacturing systems option; Jessica Jones, bachelor of science with a major in psychology; Laura Keller, magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in business administration with a major in accounting and magna cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in computer information systems; Andrew Kenner, bachelor of science with a major in criminal justice: law enforcement option; Allen Kirchner, bachelor of science in education with a major in exceptional child (cross categorical); Jacqueline Koch, bachelor of science in business administration with a major in accounting; Ashleigh Lawson, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in psychology; Christine Merritt, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in social work; Ruby Morton, associate honors with an associate of arts in child care and guidance with a major in child care and guidance and cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in human environmental studies: child development option; Austin Mueller, bachelor of science with a major in corporate communication; Jerrick Myers, bachelor of science with a major in criminal justice: law enforcement option; Kristen Myers, bachelor of science in education with a major in elementary education; Wendy Nenninger, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in psychology; Rene Newberry, cum laude with a bachelor of science in education with a major in art education; Stephanie Pogue, bachelor of science with a major in mass communication: radio option; Jarad Pourney, cum laude with a bachelor of science in nursing with a major in nursing; Kellie Reno, bachelor of science in business administration with a major in marketing: marketing management option; Brigida Rivera, bachelor of science with a major in human environmental studies: child development option and an associate of arts in child care and guidance with a major in child care and guidance; Erika Russell, bachelor of science in business administration with a major in organizational administration; Jacob Schnurbusch, bachelor of science with a major in cybersecurity; Rebecca Shelton, bachelor of science in family and consumer sciences education with a major in family and consumer sciences education; Adam Shipley, bachelor of science with a major in biology: wildlife/conservation option; Dustin Spooler, bachelor of science with a major in health management: exercise science option; Alex Troxel, bachelor of music with a major in performance: instrumental option; Courtanie Vaughn, bachelor of science with a major in social work; Regina Wareing, bachelor of science with a major in human environmental studies: interior design option; Carissa Wheeler, cum laude with a bachelor of science in education with a major in early childhood education; Alyssa Wills, cum laude with a bachelor of science in education with a major in elementary education; Kyla Wills, bachelor of arts with a major in communication studies; Julee Wilson, bachelor of science with a major in psychology; and Melinda Wood, bachelor of science with a major in social work.

Scott City

Katie Diebold, magna cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in human environmental studies: dietetics option; Heather Eakins, bachelor of science with a major in communication disorders; Derek Goodin, bachelor of science with a major in health management: exercise science option; Kelly Holder, cum laude with a bachelor of arts with a major in mass communication: journalism option and cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in mass communication: advertising option; Cara Johnson, bachelor of science in nursing with a major in nursing; Leighann Leyerle, bachelor of science with a major in physics; Raymond Matrisotto, bachelor of science with a major in engineering physics: electrical applications option; Bret Modglin, bachelor of science with a major in chemistry: biochemistry option; and Jacob Seyer, bachelor of music with a major in performance: instrumental option.

Advance

Jessica Bailey, bachelor of science in nursing with a major in nursing; Hannah Barr; magna cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in agribusiness: animal science option; Sara Mace, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in psychology; Miranda Nixon, bachelor of science in education with a major in middle school education; Richard Nixon Jr., bachelor of science in education with a major in biology education: unified science option; and Molly Seabaugh, bachelor of science with a major in social work.

Bell City

Mackenzie Scherer, bachelor of science with a major in psychology.

Benton

Andrew Hahn, bachelor of science in business administration with a major in accounting; Stacey Heisserer, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in health management: exercise science option; Justine Hulshof, summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in education with a major in mathematics education; Carissa Klipfel, magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in education with a major in early childhood education; Andrew Mack, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in industrial technology: technology option; Shannon Mack, cum laude with a bachelor of science in education with a major in English education; Evan Masters, bachelor of science with a major in technology management: telecommunications and computer networking option; Logan Myers, bachelor of science with a major in human environmental studies: child development option; and Aaron Welter, bachelor of science in business administration with a major in economics: financial economics option.

Chaffee

Jeremy Burford, bachelor of science in education with a major in English education; Colin Dame, bachelor of general studies with a major in general studies; Alex Heeb, bachelor of general studies with a major in general studies; and Aaron Horrell, bachelor of science in education with a major in middle school education.

Charleston

Madeline Burke, bachelor of science with a major in communication disorders; Samuel Harris, summa cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in mathematics: applied mathematics option; Clint Hess, bachelor of science with a major in technology management: computer/multimedia graphics option; Lee Laroche, bachelor of arts with a major in social science; and Brittany Simpson, bachelor of science in education with a major in exceptional child (cross categorical).

Frohna

Garrett Fritsche, cum laude with a bachelor of science in business administration with a major in finance; Katie Fritsche, cum laude with a bachelor of science in nursing with a major in nursing; Jesse Grebing, associate of applied science in computer technology with a major in computer technology: automated manufacturing option; Taylor Krauss, magna cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in hospitality management; Ryan Meyer, summa cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in technology management: construction management/design option; Bethany Miesner, summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in education with a major in elementary education; Derek Miesner, bachelor of science with a major in agribusiness: agriculture industry option; and Megan Roth, summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in education with a major in elementary education.

Glenallen

Bob Gowen, bachelor of science with a major in criminal justice: law enforcement option; and Lisa Miller, bachelor of science in nursing with a major in nursing.

Grassy

Johana Layton, cum laude with a bachelor of science in nursing with a major in nursing.

Leopold

Jill Irvin, summa cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in mass communication: public relations option; Shelby Kight, bachelor of science in education with a major in middle school education; Whittney Lukefahr, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in psychology; Margaret Seiler, bachelor of science with a major in psychology; and Chelsey Stroder, summa cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in communication disorders.

Marble Hill

Skylar Bollinger, bachelor of science in education with a major in middle school education; Kristin McCain, cum laude with a bachelor of science in education with a major in early childhood education; Freddie McCulley, bachelor of science with a major in commercial photography; April Nenninger, cum laude with a bachelor of science in business administration with a major in marketing: integrated marketing communications option; and Amanda Thiele, summa cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in human environmental studies: family studies option.

Morley

Danielle Staple, bachelor of science in education with a major in elementary education.

Oran

Tori Caldwell, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in criminal justice: corrections option; Kristan Dohogne, magna cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in human environmental studies: child; Leslie Karr, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in communication disorders; and Trenton St. Cin, bachelor of science with a major in agribusiness: plant and soil science option.

Sikeston

Rebecca Barber, bachelor of science with a major in criminal justice: corrections option; Cory Brock, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in health management: exercise science option; Robert Brooks, bachelor of general studies with a major in general studies; Marc Butler, bachelor of science in Education with a major in elementary education; Kimberly Camper, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in social work; Sarah Causey, bachelor of science with a major in psychology; Johnae Cotton, cum laude with a bachelor of science in education with a major in early childhood education; Scott Droddy, bachelor of science with a major in health management: exercise science option; Brittany Helms, bachelor of science with a major in social work; Mallorie Hoyer, bachelor of science with a major in psychology; Tara Hux, summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in nursing with a major in nursing; Ebony Jackson, bachelor of science with a major in mass communication: public relations option and a bachelor of arts with a major in communication studies; Norma Jaco, summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in nursing with a major in nursing; Stella Lee, magna cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in criminal justice: corrections option; Jessica Lenderman, bachelor of science with a major in criminal justice: corrections option; Katrina Monroe, bachelor of science in education with a major in early childhood education; Rebecca Patterson, magna cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in psychology; Lauren Polk, bachelor of science in education with a major in early childhood education; Michael Porter, bachelor of general studies with a major in general studies; Carrie Potashnick, bachelor of science in nursing with a major in nursing; Yolanda Redd, bachelor of science in business administration with a major in management: human resource management option; Rachel Sauceda, magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in nursing with a major in nursing; Chelsea Scapino, cum laude with a bachelor of science with a major in criminal justice: corrections option; Crystal Taber, bachelor of science with a major in social work; Spencer Tumbleson, bachelor of science with a major in political science; and Jennifer Wrather, bachelor of science in nursing with a major in nursing.

-- From staff reports