SEMO spring commencement 2019

Tyler Graef

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Southeast Missouri State University hosted Governor Mike Parson during their 2019 spring commencement Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.

Jenn Hardaway hugs historic preservation coordinator Steven Hoffman during commencement Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Hardaway graduated with a master's in arts and public history with an emphasis in historic preservation. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Students enter to find their seats during commencement Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Candidates for graduation listen to Missouri Governor Mike Parson speak during commencement Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Missouri Governor Mike Parson speaks during commencement Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Candidates are instructed when to cross the stage during commencement Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
A graduate waves to the crowd during commencement Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
A student helps his classmate re-attach a tassel after it came off during commencement Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Graduates hug after commencement Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)