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250 students to receive degrees, certificates at MSU-WP Commencement on Saturday

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A total of 250 students will be candidates for graduation from Missouri State University-West Plains during the 2024 commencement ceremony Saturday at the West Plains Civic Center.

This includes students receiving associate degrees and certificates.

In addition, 97 students will be eligible to receive degrees from Missouri State University-Springfield graduate and undergraduate programs. Several graduate and undergraduate programs are available at the West Plains campus through the Missouri State Outreach program.

The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. in the civic center arena. It also will be livestreamed. Visit WP.MissouriState.edu/Commencement to access the livestream link the afternoon of the event.

Alumnus will serve as commencement speaker

Nicklaus Martin, an award-winning sound designer with Source Sound, Inc., in Springfield, will give the keynote address. Martin is a 2015 graduate of MSU-WP and a 2018 graduate of MSU in Springfield.

Following graduation, Martin moved to Los Angeles, California, and found work as an editor and eventually a senior supervising sound designer at Source Sound. In 2023, he relocated to Springfield to open a branch studio for Source Sound.

MSU-WP 2023-2024 Candidates for Graduation

Associate of Arts in Child & Family Development

MISSOURI

Pomona: Caleb Matthew Dieterle

Salem: Makayla Desiree Malone

West Plains: Justice Jenene Dawe

Associate of Arts in Criminology

ILLINOIS

Lincoln: Sarah Elizabeth Walton

MISSOURI

Willow Springs: Karson Montgomery McDaniel

Associate of Arts in General Studies

BRAZIL

Belo Horizonte: Raphaela Felisberto de Oliveira

MICHIGAN

Southfield: Carlos DeJuan Paul

Waldron: Heather Sue Robison

MISSOURI

Alton: Faith Audrey Collins

Bakersfield: Ransom Killion

Bunker: Cassandra Leaigh Stricklin

Caulfield: Matthew Olen Mayberry, Cheyenne Nicole Webb

Dixon: Reuben Eugene Henderson

Eminence: Hayden David Barrett

Essex: Shane Zechary Hull

Fulton: Leila Magdalene Yvonne Shelhammer
Gainesville: Elizabeth Autumn Kinworthy, Ryan Gregory Poe, Victoria Lynn St. Pierre, Olivia Rose Wittkofski

Halfway: Elavia Shayne Sharp

Houston: Liliana DeAsuncion Amick, Malacki Grace Brookshire, Hannah Louise Dzurick

Lee’s Summit: Elizabeth Lancaster

Licking: Jennsen Shelby Vestal

Mansfield: Madalyn Rae Ivy

Mtn. Grove: Miya Jean Carroll, Maddie Dawn Collins, Laci J. Francis, Breanna J. Vandiver

Mtn. View: Jessica Aye, Heaven L. Morris Rosa, Ashton Lane Stanley

Pomona: Wilhelm Valdez Christopher

Salem: Lara Aiden Stevens

Springfield: Lauryn Elise Farish, Olga Geera

Stewartsville: Gracie Ann Mink

Thayer: Erica Marie Millar, Gaige Matthew Pitts, Kale Preston Willison

Van Buren: Sophia Noelle Keeney

Vienna: Audrey S. Culver

West Plains: Dalton Douglas Ball, Andrew Tyler Birkemeier, Joshua Allen Burgess, Skyla Morgan Caldwell, Brooke Morgan Chitwood, Gracie Christian, Lathen James Coursey, Tramond “Trey” Lee Day, Crystal Rose Fenske, Breanna Alexandria Ferwalt, Marlea Kaye Galloway, Dylan Joseph Groves, Marianna Olivia Hoover, Taylor M. Johnson, Kilie Nichole Judd, Rebecca Inez McKemie, Catalina M. Pokorny, Andrea Isabel Rivera, Addison Kaelynn Rogers, Jennifer Courtney Shannon, Isaac Gregory Smith, Josiah C. Smith, McKaylie Ann Sullivan, Nichole Lynn Talburt, Hannah Dawn Wainwright, Ashlynn O'Shia Wallace, Haley Anne Willbanks, Jaxson Michael Wood

Willow Springs: McKylie Madison Cox, MaKiya Brooke Woolsey

Winona: Darcy Belle Phillips

VIRGINIA

Hampton: Kendon Vidal Peebles


Associate of Arts in Health Professions

MISSOURI

Mtn. View: Caitlyn Nicole McNew

Phillipsburg: Juliane Lopez

West Plains: Parker Adams McGinley, Alicia Ann Surface

Associate of Arts in Human Services

MISSOURI

West Plains: Savannah Lynn Couchman


Associate of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education

MISSOURI

Alton: McKeinzie Infranca, Kaitlyn Marie Ruddy

Cabool: Morganne Ilizabeth Faye Aaron, Jackson Tyler Williams

Doniphan: Kearstin Lynn Howdeshell

Mansfield: Abigail Lynn Allen, Madalyn Rae Ivy

Monett: Caydence Elizabeth Konsdorf

Mtn. Grove: Justin W. Davis, Madison Lynn Emery, Stephanie Lynn Marie Pearce

Mtn. View: Robert G. Davis

Norwood: Cassie Shanae Chadwell, Allexus Desarie Walker

Pomona: Jennifer Sue Crowl

Rolla: Callie ReAnn Harmon

Salem: Kayla Marie McCarter

Theodosia: Bailee Sue Amos

West Plains: Emily N. Fisher

Willow Springs: Jessica Marie Haas, Chloe Sue Schwenk, Hailey Elise Sigman, Bethany R. Waggoner

Winona: Abigail LeaAnn Miley


Associate of Applied Science in Agriculture


MISSOURI

Chillicothe: Jewell Laree Bewley, Nicole Marie Gray Bowen, Kelly R. Butler, Heather N. Cummings, Destiny Marie Fetzer, Bobbie Jo Geveshausen, Kayla M.A. Kenoyer, Stacy L. Powell, Christina Louise White
Dora: Michelle Suzanne Spencer Louden
Hillsboro: Bridget Leigh Kimbrell
Mtn. Grove: Justin Robin Merida


Poplar Bluff: Megan Christine Lam
Pottersville: Stacy Ouraya Marie Darnell

Associate of Applied Science in Business - Accounting

MISSOURI

Mtn. Grove: Colten James Watts

Associate of Applied Science in Business - Management

MISSOURI

West Plains: Ethan Quinn Craig


Associate of Applied Science in Child & Family Development

MISSOURI

Pomona: Kendra Noakes

West Plains: Amber Nicole Summers

Associate of Applied Science in Community Behavioral Health Support

MISSOURI

West Plains: Maegann LayNora Allen

Willow Springs: Ashley N. Wilson

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Graphics Programming

MISSOURI

Koshkonong: Spencer August Spreutels

Osage Beach: Christopher M. Smith

West Plains: Abe M. Khan, Connor Ray Quimby

Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology

MISSOURI

Dora: Toni L. Joyce

Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology - Medical Coding

MISSOURI

West Plains: Haylie Dawn Jeffery, Ashton Paige McGinnis

Associate of Applied Science in Technology - Advanced Fabrication Technology


MISSOURI

Mtn. View: Dustin Thomas Leonard Davis

Associate of Applied Science in Technology - General Technology

MARYLAND

Rockville: Jesse Ching-Hsi Chou

MISSOURI

West Plains: Jacob T. Nousch

Associate of Applied Science in Technology - Information Technology


MISSOURI

Mtn. Grove: Zachary M. Jacobs

Associate of Science in Agriculture

MISSOURI

Couch: Dalton Wade Nicholson

Mtn. Grove: Alekzandr Scott Busma

West Plains: Addisyn Marie Becker, Jake Petersen

Winona: Brittney Elizabeth Fears

Associate of Science in Business

MISSOURI

Alton: Jennah Paige Holman

Bunker: Kaitlyn Michelle Belk

Granby: Lexy N. Bridges

Licking: Winter Paige Murray

Mtn. Grove: Tory Kadence Thompson

Pomona: Ethan Everett Kissinger

Salem: Kennedy Elizabeth Snider

Summersville: Emma Nicole German

Thayer: Jordan Payne Andrews

West Plains: Paul Jens Erickson, Emily Lynn Gregory, Kassidy Rhea Scott, Annabelle C. Yarnell

Willow Springs: Sidney Lynn Collins


Associate of Science in Computer Science

MISSOURI

Houston: Randall James Hock

Theodosia: Dyson Lee Homer

Associate of Science in Pre-Engineering

MISSOURI

West Plains: Zahren Athan Whited

Associate of Science in Engineering Technology - Pre-Engineering

MISSOURI

West Plains: Todd Alan Stockton

Associate of Science in Nursing

ARKANSAS

Mammoth Spring: Avery Reese Turnbough-Smith

Mtn. Home: Maryanne Elizabeth Love

MISSOURI

Blue Springs: Justine Marie Garver

Bonne Terre: Tara Renee Sedgwick

Cabool: Elizabeth Irene Kuster, Paula J. Riggs

Doniphan: Hannah Claire Hicks Cook

Dora: Evan Wade Smith

Gatewood: Grace Harris

Jackson: Kylie Taylor Alexander

Kansas City: Roche Cassandra Patricia Marie Burrell, Aaron Nathaniel Herise, Brittany Nichole Winder

Koshkonong: Lorna Kay Howell

Licking: Camryn Marie Clayton
Moody: Jacie Anna Cotter

Mtn. Grove: Jennifer Hill, Breanna J. Vandiver

Mtn. View: Chloe Dawn Denning, Tamatha Kathleen Green, Danielle Marie Lind, Sarah Perry

Norwood: Ashton Contreras

Ozark: Laura I. Baer

Plato: Kiley Lawson

Pomona: Wilhelm Valdez Christopher, Rebekah Stephens Crosser

Pottersville: Keane Chase Harris

Raymondville: Janae C. Huff

Richards: Rebekah Aleyce Calvert

Solo: Elizabeth M. Turpin

Thayer: Cailee Ann Garrison, Camron Lynn Howell, Rebecca C. Hurtt, Hallie Johnson, Erica Marie Millar, Keeley Christine Richards, Ashley Dawn Sullins, Marissa Lynn Webber, Kale Preston Willison

Troy: Gabrielle-Sierra Elizabeth Rodgers

Waynesville: Carah N. Metscher
West Plains: Elizabeth Grace Benson, Kendra D. Brown, Mallary Hope Burris, Faith Olivia House, Hannah Danielle Hulsey, Dora Olivia Hummel, Robert Edward Johns, Abigail Marie Lipford, Hailey Jo Meeks, Nicole Lynn Maloy Meher ,Hannah Pankey, Kelsey Nicole Pitts, Geneva Juanita Pohl, Travis Lee Pohl, Haley S. Prewitt Graham, Makayla Marie Ray, Jennifer Courtney Shannon, Kasey LeighAnn Weatherford

Willow Springs: Holly D. Beavers, Tessa Brianne Duddridge, Jessica J. Jarrett

Winona: Shanna Nicole Neal

Certificate Program in Enology

CANADA

Calgary: Brendon Robert Jones

Certificate Program in Medical Coding

ARKANSAS

Flippin: Patricia Dawn Wood

MISSOURI

Mtn. Grove: Angela Sue McElroy

Newburg: Kailey Mae Garrett

West Plains: Geneva Faith Danielle Button, Micah M. Hawkins

Winona: Amanda Thomason

Certificate Program in Medical Office Administrative Assistant

MISSOURI

Mtn. View: Tatyana P. Plyushcheva

Certificate Program in Viticulture

CALIFORNIA

Glendora: Ashlyn Rose Adamiak

Certificate Program in Advanced Welding/Fabrication Technology

MISSOURI

Koshkonong: Ronnie Lane Medlin

Thayer: Dakota A. Berryhill

West Plains: Gatlin Cole Bunch, Briar Regan Collins, Darion Eugene Downen, Logan Reese Harris, Joseph Micheal Hickey, Ian Alexander Holt, Guymon Lee Hurtado, John Angel Lan, Brandon Marcak, Jacob Tanner Nousch, Victoria Elizabeth Sholes

Willow Springs: Michael Anthony Buster

MSU Outreach 2023-2024 Candidates for Graduation

Master of Arts in History

MISSOURI

Hartville: Jessica Vandergrift

Master of Arts in Teaching

ARKANSAS

Mammoth Spring: Rachel Drake

MISSOURI

Houston: Sadie Gill

Thayer: Samantha Broyles

West Plains: Ryan Evans

Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning

ARKANSAS

Mtn. Home: Candi Lundry

MISSOURI

Thornfield: Haley Cooper

West Plains: Jaime Ball

Master of Arts in Writing

MISSOURI

West Plains: Alexandra Graham

Master of Science, Counseling (School Counseling)

MISSOURI

Houston: Sara Anderson

Master of Science in Child & Family Development

MISSOURI

Norwood: Jana Brixey

Master of Science in Education, Elementary Education

MISSOURI

Thayer: Amy Lowther

Master of Science in Education, Educational Technology

MISSOURI

Cabool: Mariah Sheppard

West Plains: Autumn Galiher

Master of Science in Professional Studies

MISSOURI

West Plains: Lindsey Hicks

Master of Social Work

MISSOURI

Ava: Lacy Shields

Houston: Timothy Martin

West Plains: Raven Collins, Joni Crampton, Janeal Talton

Bachelor of Applied Science in General Agriculture

MISSOURI

West Plains: Trace Winfrey

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

MISSOURI

Ava: Miquia Gillies, Karcee McFarlin

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business, Finance and Management

MISSOURI

Dora: Andi Howard

Bachelor of Science in Child & Family Development

MISSOURI

Theodosia: Sandy Dean

Winona: Erica Vermillion

Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice

MISSOURI

Myrtle: Traci Caldwell

West Plains: Bryce Banta, Amelia Towell

Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education

ARKANSAS

Mammoth Spring: Savannah Ray

Viola: Carson Guffey

MISSOURI

Alton: Brittany Fettig, Carlissa Holman

Ava: Sydney Snelson

Birch Tree: Emmalee Layman

Bucyrus: Emily Roberts

Cabool: Madison Fonseca, Erica Rogers, Timothy Rolen

Dora: Keeli Land

Licking: Ashley Creek

Mtn. Grove: Audra McKinney

Mtn. View: Tayler Randolph

West Plains: Joey Barbrow, Katherine Cobban, Cassandra Cressman, Bailey Geissinger, Lisa Inlow, Courtney Melvin, Heidi Schneider, Ashley Strawn

Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education/Cross Categorical

MISSOURI

Cabool: Cheyenne Stout

Dora: Amanda McKee

Mtn. Grove: Stephanie Moore

Mtn. View:  Melodie Haynes

Pottersville: Gail Harris

West Plains: Moriah Combs, Adrianne Galiher      

Bachelor of Science in Finance, Corporate and Investments

MISSOURI

West Plains: Cordell Finley, Chelse Johnson

Bachelor of Science in General Business

MISSOURI

Ava: Caleb Brown

Pottersville: Mikayla Pyatt

West Plains: Kidane Howell, Adam McFarland, Caleb Morrison, Jayden Wiley, Darian Williams

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Leadership, General Operations

MISSOURI

Licking: Lesly Perez

Mtn. View: Madison Smith

West Plains: Taylor Moffis

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Application Development

MISSOURI

West Plains: Brandon Wadlow

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Cybersecurity

MISSOURI

Eminence: Brandon Nash

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Infrastructure

MISSOURI

Bakersfield: Tristan Morris

Mtn. Grove: Patrick McCleary

Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Advertising, & Promotions

MISSOURI

Licking: Elijah Keeney

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

MISSOURI

Pomona: Hailey Bunch

West Plains: Julie Andrews, Heather Day, Emma Denton, Abigail Harris, 

Chloe Howell, Rebecca McKemie, Catherine Walters, Kelsie Wells

Willow Springs: Kaysee Collins

Winona: Jessie Plunk, Sarah West

Bachelor of Science in Professional Writing

MISSOURI

Willow Springs: Morgan Blanck

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

MISSOURI

Hartville: Grace Culver 

Mtn. Grove: Lauren Dickey

Mtn. View: Kamryn Gastineau

Norwood: RaeLyn Mayfield

West Plains: Dagan Coursey, Myra Henry

Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies

MISSOURI

Koshkonong: Mary Lenker

Bachelor of Social Work

MISSOURI

Gainesville: Lacy Green

West Plains: Lauren Lynch



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