Clay Reporter

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

Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.

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