Feb. 24, 2023—Missouri Western State University conferred a total of 274 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates during the fall semester of 2022. Graduates came from 15 states and five foreign countries.
Graduates are listed below by hometown.
Arizona
Chandler: Zachary R. Anderson, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science
California
Biggs: Brenden Gene Smith, Master of Science in Forensic Investigations
Colorado
Aurora: Domanic Gabriel Chapa, Master of Science in Sport and Fitness Management
Cortez: Cristoffer John Ahlgren Rudosky, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies
Illinois
Benson: Cameron Joseph Grandy, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management
Indiana
Bargersville: Titus Reid McCoy, Master of Business Administration
Iowa
Clarinda: Brady Albert Strait, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Management
Council Bluffs: Kalyn Verne Damgaard, Master of Business Administration
Johnston: Morganne Grant, Master of Science in Sport and Fitness Management
State Center: Daniel Park, Master of Science in Sport and Fitness Management
Kansas
Atchison: Montana Jolynne Baker, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Rylie Elizabeth Binder, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Cameron Eugene Hefner, Master of Business Administration; Andrew Lowe, Bachelor of Musical Arts; Cheryl Kay Maybrier, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Camryn Richards, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources
Highland: Kirsten Nicole Huss, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Horton: Bethanie Rae Anne Standiford, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Hoyt: Alyssa Morgan Gooderl, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
Junction City: Gavin Alexander Brown, Master of Science in Sport and Fitness Management
Kansas City: Heather Nicole Caton, Master of Science in Nursing, Health Care Leadership; Marisa Sinclaire Quinn, Bachelor of Social Work, Tylen B. Wallace, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Recreation Management
Olathe: Kylie Nicole DeHook, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Recreation Management; Haley Kaylyn Hope Falk, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Lauren Alexa Mills, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education; Chandler Nicole Patrick, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education
Ozawkie: Rebecca Lorraine Steffey, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Topeka: Adyson Nicole Crough, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science
Troy: Kaylie Rae Etherton, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kohlbe Sheldan King, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance
Wathena: Lauren Ashton Miller, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Wichita: Richard Evan Clark, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Bio-Manufacturing
Massachusetts
Springfield: Paige MacKenzie Allen, Bachelor of General Studies
Minnesota
Woodbury: Victoria Rose Barrett, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Marketing
Missouri
Agency: Colten Jameson Holdsworth, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance
Anabel: Anne Elizabeth Thomas, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management
Barnard: Marissa Jane Wiederholt, Bachelor of General Studies
Belton: Marissa Lynn Cecile Gruetze, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management
Bethany: Peyton Michael Spurling, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education
Blue Springs: Hope Mackenzie Corkins, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bolckow: Mercedes Kay Lynn Zion, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education
Brentwood, Michaela Denice Anderson, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bridgeton: Yasmine Renee’ Jackson, Bachelor of General Studies
Brookfield: Kerstin M. Wilson, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Brunswick: Robert Austin Willis, Bachelor of General Studies
Cairo: Elizabeth Jane Hendren, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Cameron: Heath Richard Henry, Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology; Hunter Alan Holifield, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Tyler Anthony Jorgensen, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Lauren Alivia Kush, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Caitlyn Leonardo, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Cassandra Beth Lewey, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Emily Catherine Williams, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education
Cassville: Alyssa Dawne Erwin, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Chillicothe: Danny Allen Bullock, Bachelor of General Studies; Jalynn Marie Reeter, Master of Science in Forensic Investigations
Country Club: Elizabeth Reese Everly, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; G. Brent Garrett, Bachelor of Science in Technology, Custom Major; Natalie Faith Smith, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Ellie Sarah Twombly, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
De Kalb: Dakota Michael Ballard, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management
Dearborn: Abigail Mackinsie Manville, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation; Brianna Rae Wright, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education
Easton: Grant Robert Thompson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management
Edgerton: Tyler Shane Meadows, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science; Connor Owen Stewart, Bachelor of Music Education, Vocal Music; Jacob A. Williams, Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Technology, IT Security
Excelsior Springs: Kaitland Brook Hill, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Caitlin Elizabeth Marrant, Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental Music; Kristen Michelle Venneberg, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship
Faucett: Brady Ryan Holden, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education
Fillmore: RaeLee Anna Lance, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education
Florissant: Nylicia Brielle Burley, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Tariq Stewart, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship
Gallatin: Samantha Ellen Wood, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Administration
Gladstone: John Keagan Rapp, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing, Management
Gower: Madison Grace Gray, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
Grain Valley: Tyler Richard Luke, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing
Grandview: Phines Sanders, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing
Hamilton: Cydnee Lynn Kipp, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Helena: Jonathan Bradley Dishman, Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Precision Machining
Higbee: Allison Brooke Lorton, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Grethelle Agat Subingsubing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Independence: Bre Lynn Eison, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Zoology; Chloe Annarose Harris, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Hailie Paige Lewis, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kansas City: Aliya Carmen Ali, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation; Cole K. Atkinson, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Callisa Noelle Broyles, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation; Carrie E. Carter, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Teresa S. Cassell, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Corrections; Andrew Dale Charles, Master of Science in Nursing, Health Care Leadership; Carey Elaine Garcia, Master of Business Administration; Grace Katherine Kappler, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Samara Marie McKellar, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Desean James Merritt, Bachelor of General Studies; Joshua Cole Mesmer, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Megan Marie Molloy, Master of Business Administration; Seth Joseph Taxis Nelson, Bachelor of General Studies; Victoria Deavon Newlove, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Olivia Meree Orf, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Lyndsay Beth Panimboza, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator; Connor R. Peters, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Noah Dean Price, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Dasia Marie Stalder, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Sophia Lucille Vaughn, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Kearney: Sydney LeeAnn Bolles, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Riley J. McNeely, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Kara Lynette Visi, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
King City: Lacey Jean Boone, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education
Lathrop: MaKenzie Fay Morgan, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Amanda Brooke Rader, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science
Lawson: Ashton Niccole Duncan, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Ashley Beth Lindley, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management; Braxton Lloyd Pope, Bachelor of Science in History
Leasburg: Sarah E. Bowen, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation
Lee’s Summit: Addie Jae Krull, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Hai Hoang Le, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kylar Aaron McNeal, Bachelor of Science in History, Education; Makalee Cora Rinehart, Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication
Liberty: Myranda Jade Swearingen, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Martinsville: Tessa Lynn Callahan, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science
Maryland Heights: Erykah Lauren White, Bachelor of General Studies
Maryville: Adriane Marie Wymore, Master of Science in Nursing
Memphis: Abby Katherine Blessing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Nevada: Rachel L. Mott, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Zoology
New Hampton: Daniel Sage Karns, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science
New London: Nicholas Patrick Allen, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management
Oak Grove: Krysten Stark, Bachelor of General Studies
O’Fallon: Brooke Nicole Rondeau, Bachelor of Social Work
Osborn: Jessica Corinne Brush, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Lindsay Michelle Calvert, Master of Science in Nursing, Health Care Leadership; Mitchel Creed Houghton, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Kenneth Thompson, Bachelor of Science in History, Education
Platte City: Aubrey May Baggett, Master of Science in Nursing, Health Care Leadership; Kobe Alexander Cummings, Master of Business Administration; Zachary W. Early, Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education; Madison Claire Eller, Bachelor of General Studies; Taylor Jean Grubb, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator; Abygale Lee White, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Plattsburg: Kim D. Hall, Bachelor of Social Work
Pleasant Hill: Katherine Marie Bauer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Richmond: Sydney Marie Stigall, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science
Saint Joseph: Amanda Ann Alexander, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Gabreylle Mesheil Arrasmith, Master of Business Administration; Brandy Nicole Ayala, Bachelor of Social Work; Michael Andrew Barr, Bachelor of Science in Technology, Custom Major; Ethan Allen Bartram, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Sport Management; Alicia Marie Beckley, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Clarina Elizabeth Bowers, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Elizabeth Anna Brown, Bachelor of General Studies; Alexandrea Renee Bryson, Bachelor of Music Education, Vocal Music; Paige Alexis Burnett, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art, Art Therapy; Carla del Socorro Cahue-Tlapalcoyoa, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Malyia Marie Clark, Bachelor of Social Work, Sociology; Chloe Cox, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Jamie Nichole Cox, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Juliette Marie Diaz, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement; Michael Patrick Duhn, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Olivia Catherine Duke, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Lesley Jisselle Felix, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Whitney Skye Flaska, Master of Business Administration; Mallory Grace Gertner, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education; Mataya Kaylin Gilbert, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education; Sarah Rose Gillies, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator; Sandra Kaye Gregory, Master of Science in Assessment, TESOL; Aliza M. Grooms-DeSilva, Bachelor of General Studies; Tanner Haire, Bachelor of Science in History; Scott Steven Hansen, Bachelor of Science in History; Bailey Elizabeth Harris, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Dylan J. Hay, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation; Hayley N. Henderson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management; Spencer J. Hendrix, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Emily Grace Hill, Bachelor of Science in Sociology; Jessica Niccole Hodges, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant and Certificate in Legal Assistant; Johnathan Stewart Hoecker, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Natural Science and Chemical Business; Kiara Mahalia Huskey, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science; Sydnie Marie Ingram, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art; Garrett Morgan Jackson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Tyler Ray Jenkins, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies and Certificate in Legal Assistant; Katelyn Marie Joe, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Marketing; Malia Arlene Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Nyajuok Khan, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Eugene Kim, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science; Tyson Alexander Koch, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Hayley Ann Kruse, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management and Marketing; Casey Landan Lane, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction; Tyler John Law, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology; Xianghong Rain Liu, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Isabelle Rose Malita, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources; Lucas M. Mapel, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Anna Mayer, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Sindie Sue McCourt, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; James McDonald, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation; Haley Dawn McKee, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies; Jacob Matthew Mikesch, Bachelor of General Studies; Lynzi Anita Miller, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Grace Hannah Myers, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Education; Hayley Rae Myers, Bachelor of Science in Population Health Management; Jennice Myers, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship; Shelby Rae Myers, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Nautica Marie Noble, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Matthew Theis O’Callaghan, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science; Caitlyn Nicole O’Neal, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education, Bachelor of Music Education, Vocal Music; Zachary Kyle Oliver, Bachelor of Music, Technology and Industry; LiLi Par, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Travis Clay Pawling, Bachelor of Arts in English, Creative Writing and Publishing; Kyran Elise Peabody, Bachelor of Music Education, Vocal Music; Sandra Dawn Pennock, Bachelor of Science in Economics; Anthony Kristopher Rademann, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Cameron James Ravenell, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Recreation Management; Mary Kate Marie Rice, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Camden Mikel Richie, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Nayeli Elizabeth Romo, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Madison Beth Rowland, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Nicholas Rock Ryan, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education; John William Sanders, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Marcella Marie Sanders, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Sydney Brianna Jean Schmoe, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship; Heather Lynn Schriner, Bachelor of General Studies; Jeffrey Nicholas Schultz, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Matthew Shinneman, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy; Austin Blake Sollars, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Geri CM Vermillion, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Mitchell Lee Weaver, Master of Business Administration; Hayley L. Woodbury, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Kirsten Lynae Woodruff, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Shelbie Lynn Zirkle, Bachelor of Science in Biology
Saint Louis: Michael Ben Conwell, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation; Aniya Kollore, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction; Joshua Raymon Rencher, Bachelor of Science in Economics
Savannah: Johnathan Michael Chittum, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing; Alexandria Marie Hovey, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ashley Michelle Irwin, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; William Reece Lundy, Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Precision Machining; Lauren Michele Stafford, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies and Certificate in Legal Assistant; Rachel Ann Stroud, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Jett Ashton Trimmer, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Delaney Grace Worstell, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Smithville: Rachel Suzanne Denney, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kaleb Morcha, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems; Everett John Pautvein, Bachelor of Science in Economics; Shannon Kelly Purtle, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Gabriella Marianna Rustici, Bachelor of Science in Education, Elementary Education
Stanberry: Halley Erin Wilmes, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Personal and Commercial Fitness
Stewartsville: Zane Christian Bembrick, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Bradie E. Griffin, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Kathy Ann Leaverton, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Kassi Marie Ward, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Trenton: Chase Michael Marsh, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management; E’Lizabeth NiChea Neal, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Trimble: Hanna N. Williams, Bachelor of Social Work
Troy: Colleen Rose Menne, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Botany
Wentzville: Tyler James Rueschhoff, Bachelor of General Studies
Nebraska
Lincoln: Kelsey Lee Burkey, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Omaha: Allison B. Kibby, Bachelor of General Studies
Nevada
Reno: PJ Braun, Bachelor of General Studies
Ohio
Cincinnati: Hallie Renee Woods, Master of Science in Forensic Investigations
Texas
Allen: Cohen Adler Hamid, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Houston: AJ G. Crayton, Master of Business Administration
The Colony: Alec Steven McGehee, Master of Business Administration
Waxahachie: Destry Louis Stirgus Jr., Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Sport Management
Wisconsin
Eleva: Hannah Marie McCarville, Master of Science in Forensic Investigations
International
Australia: Liam J. Nevin, Master of Science in Sport and Fitness Management
India: Afrah Baig, Master of Business Administration
Portugal: Marta Jardim De Magalhaes, Master of Science in Sport and Fitness Management
Saudi Arabia: Abdulmajeed Yaseen Mallawi, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance
Spain: Esther Guemes Hernandez, Master of Business Administration
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