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Fort Hays State University announces fall 2018 graduates

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A total of 867 students completed associate, bachelor’s or graduate degrees at Fort Hays State University in the fall 2018 semester.

Graduates are listed with their degrees and majors and, in parentheses, areas of concentration.

The university conferred 222 graduate degrees (master’s, Education Specialist and Doctor of Nursing Practice), 625 bachelor’s degrees and 20 associate degrees. Graduates who requested privacy are included in the count but omitted from this listing.

FHSU does not release degree lists until transcripts have been verified as having met all requirements for graduation.

Kansas graduates are arranged alphabetically by home county, city and ZIP. Graduates from other states are listed alphabetically by state, city and ZIP. International students are listed by country and city.

ALLEN
Humboldt (66748): Gretchen Dawn Murrow, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Iola (66749): Glenn Figueroa Garcia, a Master of Science in special education (gifted).
Jessica Ruth Hedden, a Master of Business Administration (health care management).
Elizabeth R. Hopkins, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Savonburg (66772): Jonathan S. Hale, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Sara Jo Jackman, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

ATCHISON
Atchison (66002): Larry L. Wurzbacher, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).

BARBER
Kiowa (67070): Kay-Leigh Ann Myers, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Sharon (67138): Kendra Leigh Inslee, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art (interior design).

BARTON
Claflin (67525): Breanna Nicole Holmes, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Ellinwood (67526): Michelle Danae Christiansen, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).
Robert L. Fisher, a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
Katherine Anna Revell, a Master of Science in education administration.
Great Bend (67530): Nicole D. Bieker, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Kody Cook, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
John Patrick Doggett, a Master of Business Administration.
Brigette Nicole Hartman, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Joshua Wayne Holuska, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Katelyn Marie Kaiser, a Master of Science in counseling (school).
Emilie Renee’ Regier, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Eric Lee Steiner, a Master of Science in special education.
Hoisington (67544): Angela Crystal Beck, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Emma R. Haynie, an Associate of General Studies (health promotion).
Kayla Meadows, a Master of Science in counseling (school).
Presley Denae Smith, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Darin Ray Poland, a Bachelor of Arts in history.

BROWN
Everest (66424): Justine Renee Kimmi, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

BUTLER
Andover (67002): Jordan Reigh Jones, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Nathan D. Zukovich, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance.
Augusta (67010): Laci Lea Chadd, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Elizabeth Lee Haury, a Bachelor of Science in secondary education.
Angela T. Rasbandith, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
Derby (67002): Kourtney Sue Rowley, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Douglass (67039): Amy Elizabeth Hajdukovich, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
El Dorado (67042): Misty Jolene Currier, a Master of Science in special education.
Ciara Jordan Froese, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
Kyle Pringle, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Trent Alan Schneweis, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (Web and mobile application development).
Rose Hill (67133): Shelby Rae Simmons, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Jonathan Andrew Simpson, a Bachelor of General Studies (business).
Towanda (67144): Brandi Rene Warden, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

CHEROKEE
Columbus (66725): Gretchen Louise Tyree, a Bachelor of General Studies (criminal justice).
Galena (66739): Danielle N. Cruse, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).

CLOUD
Concordia (66901): Shaela Renea Bergeson, an Associate of General Studies (education).
Melissa Mae Crump, a Master of Science in Nursing (education).
Skyler William Hittle, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Drew D. Ukens, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art (studio) and a Bachelor of Science in secondary education.
Glasco (67445): Dakota J. Cooper, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (sport management).
Miltonvale (67466): Ryan Dean Perkins, a Bachelor of Science in technology studies.

COWLEY
Arkansas City (67005): Janet Leann Davidson, a Master of Science in special education.
Brandi Elizabeth Herman, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Winfield (67156): Guillermo Emmanuel Botello-Soto, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Kimberly Darlene Dutton, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Tiffany Rene Shinneman, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management (human resource).

DECATUR
Oberlin (67749): Gabriel Carl Anderson, a Bachelor of Science in agriculture (agronomy).

DICKINSON
Abilene (67410): Morgan Leigh Ambrosier, a Bachelor of Science in biology (cellular and molecular).
Tristen Renee Luthi, a Bachelor of Science in tourism and hospitality management.
Kristi Kay Marco, a Bachelor of General Studies (human services).
Kaylea A. Nelson, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art (graphic design).
Michelle Lee Peterson, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Tracie Lynn Schardein, a Master of Science in counseling (school).
Herington (67449): Brooke Leigh Gursky, a Master of Science in counseling (school).

DOUGLAS
Baldwin City (66006): Catherine Elizabeth Gwennap, an Associate of General Studies (general business).
Lawrence (66044): Jamie Theresa Larsen, a Master of Science in special education.
Rachel Marie Vanhoozier, a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.
Lawrence (66046): Nicole L. Lamer, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Madison Sinatra Miller, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Lawrence (66047): Imagene E. Harris, a Master of Business Administration.
Jordan William Rollo, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Lawrence (66049): Heather Averill, a Master of Liberal Studies (literary arts).
Kyleigh Anne Edwards, a Master of Science in special education.
Jamie Nicole Haughton, a Bachelor of General Studies (child development).
Leigh A. Housman, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Suzanne Howard, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Bobbie Lynn McHenry, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

EDWARDS
Offerle (67563): Adam Nathaniel Froetschner, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

ELK
Grenola (67346): Brittany Page Ollenborger, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art (interior design).
Moline (67353): Jennifer Leigh McDow, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

ELLIS
Ellis (67637): Candace Lynn Bollig, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Zachary John Fecher, an Associate of General Studies (networking information systems).
Skyler Trey Tebo, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Hays (67601): Faris Abanumay, a Master of Science in geosciences (geology).
Rashmi Acharya, a Master of Science in biology.
Mishari Fahad Alassaf, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Mohi Ahmed Alrefaidi, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Alysia Macay Arnhold, a Bachelor of Science in agriculture (animal science).
Abigail Noelle Baker, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Brittany Rolf Baker, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Molly Ann Barnett, a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing.
Kendrick Thomas Basgall, a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing.
Drew Bealby, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geography).
Shayla Rene Beck, a Bachelor of General Studies (child development).
Steven Kylie Bradley, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
Sharris Coomes, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).
Fatoumatta Darboe, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Fatoumatta Darboe, a Master of Business Administration (accounting).
Jiatong Dong, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Cheyenne Camille Ellard, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Umar Farooq, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (Web and mobile application development).
Nicole Elizabeth Feyerherm, a Bachelor of Arts in English (writing).
Devan Charles Flegler, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Nicholas Isaac Glassman, a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Rebecca Victoria Grizzell, a Bachelor of General Studies (theatre).
Victoria Pauline Hale, a Bachelor of Arts in communication (public relations and advertising).
Summer Dawn Heptig, a Bachelor of Science in secondary education.
Conrad Raymond Hoffman, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Logan Blake Jansonius, a Bachelor of Science in biology.
Carly M. Kauffman, a Bachelor of Arts in history.
Laurie Jo Kennedy, a Master of Science in health and human performance.
Cameron George Klaus, a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance.
Russell William Krug, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geology).
Jenna Marie Lang, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Haley Marie Lenauer, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (digital media production and journalism).
Hao Liang, a Master of Business Administration (finance).
Trey W. Lynd, a Master of Professional Studies (cyber security).
Lindsay Marie Mattison, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Monica Rose Michaud, a Bachelor of Science in computer science (mathematics).
Dazi Tranitria Moore-Daniels, a Bachelor of Science in early childhood unified education.
Rebecca L. Newell, a Master of Science in Education (higher education student affairs).
Meghan Michelle Oliver, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art (graphic design).
Jacob Adrian Powell, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (digital media production and journalism).
Wendy Paola Ramirez, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (health promotion).
Miranda Grace Reese, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Trevor Alan Rinne, a Bachelor of Science in tourism and hospitality management.
Bayron Esteban Rivera-Valencia, a Bachelor of Science in biology (health professions).
Sabrina Lynn Sales, an Associate of General Studies (musical studies).
Zachary Thomas Schmidtberger, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geography).
Claire Louise Schmitt, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.
Anthony Ray Scott, a Bachelor of Science in technology studies (construction management).
Jamie L. Stutterheim, a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting.
Kelli L. Swander, a Bachelor of General Studies (health sciences).
Emily Ann Swart, a Bachelor of Science in early childhood unified education.
Jennifer L. Thornton, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Kevin Wayne Vanhorn, a Bachelor of Science in technology studies (construction management).
Aubrie L. Vansteenburg, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management (human resource).
Austin Michael Weiser, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (sport management).
Allyson Rachelle Werth, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Samantha Sue Whitmer, a Bachelor of Science in early childhood unified education.
Fan Zhang, a Master of Business Administration (marketing).
Luxin Zhao, a Master of Science in communication.
Victoria (67671): Caleb Joe Garner, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.
Scott Michael Lee, a Master of Liberal Studies (art).
Michele Lyn Linville, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Sidney Ann Schmeidler, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Emily Hope Schumacher, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Kyle William Schumacher, a Master of Science in biology.

ELLSWORTH
Ellsworth (67439): Jenna Sue Gourley, a Master of Science in special education.
Nikki Renee Rohr, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.
Wilson (67490): Kaitlyn Makenzie Clark, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Brooke Ellen Hanzlicek, a Master of Professional Studies (human resource management).

FINNEY
Garden City (67846): Aimee Jean Brandt, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).
Logan Nicholas Dechant, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Spencer Alex Delgado, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Jose N. Gonzalez, a Bachelor of Science in computer science.
Alberto Hernandez-Martinez, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art (studio).
Levi Lee Morss, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Naysix Nanmoo, a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.
Kristine Reed, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Sydnee Sassaman, a Master of Science in counseling (school).
Jacob Brandon Seyferth, a Bachelor of General Studies (geosciences).
Pierceville (67868): Rebecca Darlene Wyatt, a Bachelor of General Studies (biological).

FORD
Dodge City (67801): Nichole M. Byer, a Master of Science in counseling (school).
Chelsie Hall, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Kathryn N. Jackson, a Master of Science in special education.
Corey A. Keller, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Lexi L. Parsons, a Bachelor of Science in early childhood unified education.
Brittany Taylor Rohr, a Master of Professional Studies (human resource management).
Jennie Toland, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Ford (67842): Gentry Renee Stout, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art (studio).
Spearville (67876): Laura Louise Stegman, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Wright (67882): Kirsten Ann Theis, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

FRANKLIN
Ottawa (66067): Jade Hernandez, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Sara Jane Hornbuckle, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Amanda Marie King, a Master of Science in special education.
Kaylene Rosalie Steelman, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Princeton (66078): Angela Pearl Malone, a Bachelor of General Studies (child development).

GEARY
Fort Riley (66442): Anthony Chris Farinas, a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.
Kristen Renee Hummel, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
Junction City (66441): Rachel Diane Lumb, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Stephanie Marie Pitchford, a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing (digital).
Sabrina Redding, a Bachelor of General Studies (human services).
Sheryl L. Swisher, a Master of Science in Education (library specialist).
Erin Turner, a Master of Science in Education (library specialist).

GOVE
Grainfield (67737): Alexandria Lea Haffner, a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting.
Ronnie P. Wolf, a Master of Science in special education.
Grinnell (67738): Anthony Leo Dinkel, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Erin M. Walz, a Bachelor of Science in early childhood unified education.

GRAHAM
Hill City (67642): Ashley Carol Strathman, a Bachelor of Science in biology (education) and a Bachelor of Science in secondary education.

GRAY
Cimarron (67835): Mikaela Rae Kline, a Bachelor of Science in agriculture (agronomy).

HAMILTON
Syracuse (67878): Amy Lynn Norton, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (k-12 teaching and coaching) and a Bachelor of Science in secondary education.

HARPER
Anthony (67003): Payton Ann Patterson, a Bachelor of Science in agriculture (animal science).
Harper (67058): Angie Ord, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

HARVEY
Burrton (67020): Kaetlin Weninger, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Newton (67114): Sarah Amber Cashon, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Taylor David Gonzalez, a Bachelor of Science in computer science.
North Newton (67117): Daagya Shanti Dick, a Master of Science in counseling (school).

HASKELL
Sublette (67877): Emmanuel Trejo, a Master of Business Administration (human resource management).

JACKSON
Holton (66436): Jessica L. Rogers, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Mayetta (66509): Nichole Pricha Stockman, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Netawaka (66516): Logan Taylor Rethman, an Associate of General Studies (biological).
Whiting (66552): Corey Thomas, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).

JEFFERSON
McLouth (66054): Esther L. Gardner, a Bachelor of General Studies (child development).
Ozawkie (66070): Cory Glenn Brown, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Madison Paige Kueny, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geography).
Stacie Denae Rios, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
Valley Falls (66088): Susan Camille Tompkinson, a Bachelor of Science in early childhood unified education.

JEWELL
Mankato (66956): Jessica Janie Hancock, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Randall (66963): Megan McMillan, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).

JOHNSON
Gardner (66030): Lyssa Ann Ekum, a Bachelor of General Studies (psychological).
Aileen Vandellen, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Lenexa (66219): Jennifer Lynn Eichkorn, a Master of Science in special education.
Royal Gatson, a Master of Liberal Studies (rural advocacy).
Sydney Alexandria Nolen, a Master of Science in education administration.
Merriam (66204): Brian Jacob Forbes, a Master of Science in education administration.
Mission (66202): Muhannd Talib Dhahier, a Master of Professional Studies (Web development).
Kimberly Robin Drath, a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
Olathe (66061): Ashley Marie Alonso, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Shawn Lynn Brown, a Master of Professional Studies (public health).
Kristin Lee Coen, a Bachelor of General Studies (psychological).
Todd Joseph McCarthy, a Bachelor of General Studies (psychological).
Michelle P. Wheeler, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Olathe (66062): Jeanne Ann Cook, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
April Maiyo, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Sean B. Phillips, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (Web and mobile application development).
Sarah Ann Young, a Master of Science in psychology (school).
Overland Park (66202): Aimee Elizabeth Gross, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Overland Park (66204): Danielle Renee Morris, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Mallory Ann Scherer, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Overland Park (66207): Anna Kate Karnowski, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Robert Corey McCune, a Master of Science in education administration.
Overland Park (66210): Sarah Beren, a Master of Science in counseling (school).
Overland Park (66212): Tiffany Nicole Dixon, a Master of Science in education administration.
Turya Marie Goetze, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Amber Beth Owens, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
Overland Park (66213): Nicholas Miccoli, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Overland Park (66221): Michelle Lynn Murphy, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).
Prairie Village (66208): Kelley Jean James, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).
Roeland Park (66205): Angelica Alexis Constantino, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Shawnee (66203): Wraye Royle, a Master of Science in education administration.
Shawnee (66216): Justin Tyler Hoar, a Bachelor of General Studies (historical).
Dani Nicole Leon, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Sydni Nicole Pfannenstiel, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Shawnee (66226): Jordan Elise Lowry, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Kalan Reed Norton, a Master of Business Administration (sports management).
Shelly Rae Roehrman, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).
Spring Hill (66083): Wesley Ryan Book, a Master of Science in education administration.
Ronda Renae Compton, a Master of Professional Studies (public health).

KEARNY
Lakin (67860):
Pablo Alejandro Garcia, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management (human resource).

Trevor Allen Kennedy, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

KINGMAN
Kingman (67068):
Jessica Lynn Duhon, a Master of Professional Studies (Web development).

Desirah Siarah Hughes, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Kelli Michelle Neville, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Taylor J. White, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

LABETTE
Parsons (67357):
Robert Lee Queen, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.

LANE
Dighton (67839):
Leslee J. Lawrence, a Bachelor of Arts in communication (organizational).

Stephanie Rae Wick, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).

LEAVENWORTH
Basehor (66007):
Samuel R. Capps, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management (operations).

Douglas Wayne Rhodus, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Lansing (66043): Sara Genevieve Meyers, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Leavenworth (66048): Tonya Marie Arias, a Master of Science in Education (library specialist).
Rachel Loretta Johnson, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Bethany Joy Redden, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.
Anthony Lee Smart, a Bachelor of General Studies (business).
Aaron D. Williams, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Linwood (66052): Mallory Elizabeth Lovell, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

LINN
Centerville (66014):
Heidi Lauren Wade, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

La Cygne (66040): William L. Holland, a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business.
Pleasanton (66075): Amber Coulter, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

LOGAN
Oakley (67748):
Morgan Cassidy Berkgren, a Bachelor of Science in biology (education) and a Bachelor of Science in secondary education.

MARSHALL
Marysville (66508):
David Charles Heck, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (exercise science).

Mark Allen Lattner, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Rebecca Louise Turner, a Bachelor of Science in early childhood unified education.
Oketo (66518): Shayla Ann Novak, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.

McPHERSON
Lindsborg (67456):
Amanda Jo Griffin, a Master of Science in special education.

Maci Sue Miller, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
McPherson (67460): Abigail Elizabeth Hughes, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (health promotion).
Alexander Robert Ruxlow, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (recreation).

MEADE
Meade (67864):
Austin Jansonius, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

Jett Lawson Little, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geology).

MIAMI
Louisburg (66053):
Angela Catherine Bretches, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

Sydney Danielle Dixon, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (exercise science).
Meghan Elizabeth Melton, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Paola (66071): Benjamin Daniel Lovesee, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Haley Elizabeth Shaver, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).

MITCHELL
Beloit (67420):
Madeline McCall Brown, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

Rainier Steven Juaneza, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (fitness programming).
Cawker City (67430): Carridy Jo Storer, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

MONTGOMERY
Independence (67301):
Melissa D. Johnson, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.

Allie Marie Stephens, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

MORRIS
Burdick (66838):
Julie Kristin Sandoval, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

MORTON
Elkhart (67950):
Kacee Danae Hoskinson, a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business.

Aubrianna Rose Luck, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.

NEOSHO
Erie (66733):
Daniel Hudson, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).

NESS
Bazine (67516):
Chad Ryersee, a Bachelor of Science in biology (wildlife).

Ness City (67560): Allyson Mary Rudd, a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business.

NORTON
Clayton (67629):
Gabriel Teddy Bird, a Bachelor of General Studies.

Zachary Basil Bird, a Bachelor of General Studies (psychological).
Norton (67654): Damian L. Lawson, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management (human resource).

OSAGE
Osage City (66523):
Jamesson Allan Dunbar, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

OSBORNE
Natoma (67651):
David Vieira Chambray, an Associate of General Studies (historical).

Jacob Paulino Chambray, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Osborne (67473): Katelyn Carly Moore, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Alexander Troy Werthmann, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geography).

OTTAWA
Bennington (67422):
Alexis Ray Cochran, a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.

Kristen Nicole Mann, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Jesse Lee Weis, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (Web and mobile application development).
Minneapolis (67467): Bethany Lauren Diercks, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Luke Bernard Hosler, a Master of Science in special education.
Tyler Moeckel, a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business.

PHILLIPS
Logan (67646):
Michelle Lynn Prewo, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).

Phillipsburg (67661): Kadee Leigh Braun, a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business.
Mandra Joy Imm, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
Sarah Rudd, a Bachelor of Science in business education (training and development).
Matthew Blain Schneider, a Bachelor of Science in agriculture (agronomy).

POTTAWATOMIE
Onaga (66521):
Jarod David Gronewoller, a Bachelor of Science in technology studies (construction management).

St. George (66535): Ashtyn Marie Wiese, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).
St. Marys (66536): Leah Idell Piper, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Wamego (66547): Suzanne Sprenkle, a Master of Science in education administration.
Westmoreland (66549): Sandra Nicole Scott, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).

PRATT
Pratt (67124):
Briauna Jade Fahrenbruch, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

Brittany Ford, a Master of Science in special education.
Heather Rachell Hutchison, a Master of Science in special education.

RENO
Haven (67543):
Micah Christine Hilbert, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

Hutchinson (67501): Carmella Diane Debeer, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Vannessa Small, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Sarah Nichol Thompson, a Master of Science in education administration.
Hutchinson (67502): Jessica Renee Brockleman, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Zachary Tyler Engle, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Joshua William Hermes, a Bachelor of Music (education) and a Bachelor of Science in secondary education.
Brooke Nicole Zeyen, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.

REPUBLIC
Belleville (66935):
Mandy Lynn Davis, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

Samantha Nina Kraft, a Master of Science in special education.
Scandia (66966): Kelli Anne Swanson, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

RICE
Lyons (67554):
Karla Dea Johnston, a Master of Science in Nursing (education).

RILEY
Manhattan (66502):
Patricia Baumgartner, a Bachelor of General Studies (human services).

Julie Dianne Copeland, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Adam Matthew Dixon, a Bachelor of General Studies (business).
Andrea Kruse, a Master of Science in Education (library specialist).
Earl Richard Watkins, a Bachelor of Science in physics.
Christina Sue Westerman, a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.

ROOKS
Plainville (67663):
Brianna Christine Casey, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (health promotion).

Deidre L. Jones, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).
Joseph Nicholas Mottes, a Bachelor of General Studies (philosophical).
Samantha Marie Reif, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (sport and exercise therapy).
Stockton (67669): Leonard Michael Dix, a Bachelor of Science in agriculture (animal science).

RUSH
La Crosse (67548):
Leslie Marie Engel, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Holly Sue Rebel, a Master of Science in Education (higher education student affairs).
Melissa Deann Schlegel, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
McCracken (67556): Kevin Webster, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geology).
Otis (67565): Jennifer M. Chapman, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Timken (67575): Keno Scott Hartshorn, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).

RUSSELL
Gorham (67640):
Samantha J. Windholz, a Bachelor of Science in early childhood unified education.

Lucas (67648): Braden Scott Schultz, a Bachelor of Science in secondary education.
Russell (67665): Jessica M. Betts, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).
Delia Dover, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Christopher James Risher, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geology).

SALINE
Salina (67401):
Annelisa Kay Armenta, a Master of Science in counseling (clinical mental health).

Madison Faye Bryant, a Master of Science in health and human performance.
Christan Leigh Butler, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Nicole Dankenbring, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Aneli Delacruz-Escobedo, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Victoria Renee Donnelly, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Amira Celeste Elzinga, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Gary Andrew Hanson, a Master of Science in education administration.
Michelle Catherine Hellmuth, a Master of Science in education administration.
Evan Robert McAllister, a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting.
Christopher Joseph Nelson, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Allyne Camille Purdy, a Bachelor of Science in early childhood unified education.
Lindsay Dawn Radiel, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Rhonda Kay Rees, a Bachelor of General Studies (human services).
Anneka Paige Sundell, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Addison Tayler Tritt, a Master of Professional Studies (human resource management).
Joel Thomas Wallace, a Master of Science in Education (English for speakers of other languages).

SCOTT
Scott City (67871):
Joseph Shane Meyer, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

Courtney M. Morris, a Master of Liberal Studies (literary arts).
Haley Jean Wilcoxson, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

SEDGWICK
Bel Aire (67220):
Christopher Michael Jacobs, an Associate of General Studies (networking information systems).

Christopher Scott Johnson, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Karinsa Dunelle Ribordy, a Bachelor of Science in tourism and hospitality management.
Bel Aire (67226): Kaleb Ward, a Bachelor of Science in computer science.
Cheney (67025): Amy C. Bergkamp, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Colwich (67030): Adam Michael Shackelford, a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing.
Taryn Blake Taylor, a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business.
Derby (67037): Jamie Nicole Bailey, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (Web and mobile application development).
Devyn Maria Mockry, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Austin Levi Williams, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Garden Plain (67050): Landry Dawn Wilson, a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing (digital).
Haysville (67060): Jennifer Le Morse, a Master of Science in special education.
Kendra Webb, a Bachelor of General Studies (gerontology).
Kechi (67067): Katherine Lee Jones, a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing.
Maize (67101): Janette Jolee Dillon, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Park City (67219): Dustin Buchholz, a Master of Professional Studies (human resource management).
Holly Lyn Terrell, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Salina (67208): Gregory Simon Belew, a Master of Science in counseling (clinical mental health).
Valley Center (67147): Perrin Victoria Spears, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Wichita (67203): Devin Paige Greenway, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Adriana D. Leake, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).
Madison Janee’ Rodman, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
Wichita (67204): April Marie Acosta, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Christon Jon Flores, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Lorie Susan Francisco, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Wichita (67205): Julia R. Blasdel, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art (graphic design).
Cory Michael Cox, an Education Specialist in advanced professional studies.
Adam Thomas McCarthy, a Master of Science in Education (English for speakers of other languages).
Katherine Christina Pauly, a Master of Professional Studies (human resource management).
Emily Elizabeth Steenbock, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Allissa Thamsakon, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Taylor Nicole White, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Wichita (67206): Cesar Acosta, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Ashley Dawn Cheever, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Wichita (67207): Florence A. Akpan, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Chelsie Renee Bogovic, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).
Rone Smith, a Master of Professional Studies (human resource management).
Wichita (67208): Rayven Mercedes Murrell, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Wichita (67209): Josie Lyn Phillips, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Wichita (67210): Emily Paige Farrell, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Wichita (67211): Krystina N. Burke, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Ladonna Rochelle Tucker, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
Wichita (67212): Jennifer Rachelle Brasfield, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Corey Alan Flax, a Master of Science in education administration.
Jaimi Alesse Marker, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Bonnie Saunders, a Master of Science in special education.
Jude Paul Schreiner, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Ashley Silsby, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Wichita (67215): Julie Craft, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Wichita (67216): Krystle P. Ouellet, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Holly L. Paine, a Master of Science in counseling (clinical mental health).
Wichita (67217): Catherine Ruth Rasmussen, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Meagan Wilkins, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
Wichita (67226): Gary Steven Chavez, a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing (digital).
Melissa Haag, a Bachelor of General Studies.
Cesar G. Varea-Gaviria, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management (human resource).
Wichita (67230): Kelsey Tafoya, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Wichita (67235): Garrett Patrick Gould, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
David Alan Hughes, a Master of Science in special education.
Courtney Lynn Ritchie, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Tyler Keith Schiffelbein, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management information systems.

SEWARD
Liberal (67901):
Maricela Alonso, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

Todd Alan Brown, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Jessica Ann Graham, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Melisa E. McCormick, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Christina Marie Owens, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Joseph Rendon, a Bachelor of Science in technology studies (construction management).
Liberal (67905): Christopher M. Hickman, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

SHAWNEE
Berryton (66409):
Tiffanie M. Hickman, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (health information systems).

Topeka (66604): Cody Ray Ellis, a Bachelor of Science in technology studies (industrial technology).
Topeka (66605): Ashley Marie Appelhanz, a Bachelor of Science in business education (corporate communication).
Amanda Michelle Haws, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Topeka (66606): Rico Linchangco, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Topeka (66607): Mayra Leticia Rangel-Retana, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art (interior design).
Topeka (66609): Ginger Ann Martin, a Master of Science in counseling (school).
Brittany Leeann Moore, a Master of Science in health and human performance.
Terrica Latina Rodgers, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Topeka (66614): Shay Bresnan, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Marley Paige Dinwiddie, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Shana Dyan Halloran, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Steven Eric Hime, a Bachelor of General Studies (human services).
Tatiana Erika Schafer, a Master of Liberal Studies (literary arts).
Topeka (66615): Oliver Ayla Schbley, a Master of Science in special education.
Topeka (66616): Jason Thomas Mellies, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Topeka (66618): Tisha Danielle Carlson, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Ashley Ann Moody, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

SHERIDAN
Hoxie (67740):
Kristina R. Farber, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Roman King, a Master of Arts in history.

SHERMAN
Goodland (67735):
Angela Marie Brumbaugh, a Master of Science in special education.

Cynthia Marie Chaffin, a Master of Science in counseling (school).
Dax L. Ruhs, an Associate of General Studies (general business).

SMITH
Athol (66932):
Darren M. Sasse, a Master of Science in Education.

Gaylord (67638): Courtney Rae Schmidt, a Master of Business Administration (human resource management).
Kensington (66951): Kassandra Lee Grauerholz, a Bachelor of Social Work.
Smith Center (66967): Jessica Ann Hawkins, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Tonya L. Manley, an Associate of General Studies (general business).

STAFFORD
St. John (67576):
Alyson Smith, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

STEVENS
Hugoton (67951):
Gregory Martin Leeper, a Bachelor of Science in computer science (networking).

Jayme Leanne Muncy, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

SUMNER
Conway Springs (67031):
Jennifer Kay Jones, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Aimee M. Lackey, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Mulvane (67110): Alana Nicole Hobbs, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Wellington (67152): Jaedyn Alexis Ledesma, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Cole J. Shaffer, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Cayenne Cale Wagoner, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management (human resource).
Kelsey Lauren Whaley, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

THOMAS
Colby (67701):
Kirby J. Benisch, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.

Jenna Marie Flanagin, a Master of Science in Nursing (administration).
Derian Rachel Horinek, a Bachelor of General Studies (child development).
Angela Nicole Sander, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

TREGO
Ogallah (67656):
Jacy Leigh Buchholz, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.

WaKeeney (67672): Brittany Leann Brock, a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting.
Stephanie Ann Hafliger, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).
William Woodrow Papes, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Clayton A. Riedel, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance.

WASHINGTON
Clifton (66937):
Nathan Preston Schaefer, a Bachelor of Science in secondary education.

Palmer (66962): Alex Ross Wohler, a Bachelor of Science in biology (health professions).

WILSON
Fredonia (66736):
Kelsey J. Witten, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

Neodesha (66757): Daniel R. Railsback, a Master of Professional Studies (computer networking).

WOODSON
Toronto (66777):
Natalie Morgan Boone, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).

Yates Center (66783): Kal Ray Hamm, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (exercise science).
Brett Tracy McGee, a Bachelor of Science in agriculture (agricultural education).

WYANDOTTE
Bonner Springs (66012):
Cali Alexander, a Bachelor of General Studies (human services).

Ashley Dawn Durkan, a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.
Patricia Kelli O’Malley-Bonnel, a Bachelor of General Studies (child development).
Edwardsville (66111): Kristin Jennifer Dunn, a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.
Kansas City (66103): Jamie Machele Greer, a Master of Professional Studies (human resource management).
Alyssa Lynn Steppe, a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
Kansas City (66105): John R. Munson, a Bachelor of Science in biology (natural resources).
Kansas City (66109): Jennifer Elizabeth Franz, a Bachelor of Science in early childhood unified education.
Courtney Lynn Keegan, a Master of Science in Education (transition to teaching).
Kylie Mowery, a Master of Business Administration (finance).
Kansas City (66111): Jessica Marie Hill, a Master of Science in special education.
Kansas City (66112): Kelcy D. Shackelford, a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.

GRADUATES SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES
Katie Cech, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.

GRADUATES FROM OTHER STATES AND TERRITORIES
ALABAMA
Bay Minette (36507):
James Reid Reynolds, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (health information systems).

Dothan (36305): Charity Miatke, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Madison (35758): James L. Chambers, a Master of Science in Education (JROTC instructor preparation).
Semmes (36575): Erika Menhennett, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).

ALASKA
Palmer (99645):
Samantha Joyce Taylor, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (Web and mobile application development).

ARIZONA
Chandler (85226):
Madison Danielle Monter, a Bachelor of General Studies (psychological).

Chandler (85286): Devin S. Howe, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Fort Huachuca (85613): Serenea Dalia Vinci, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Gilbert (85295): Tamara Beth Robinson, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Goodyear (85338): Tamsyn Markham, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Maricopa (85138): Brittiany Leeann Pait, a Bachelor of General Studies (psychological).
Mesa (85210): Gina Marie Janes, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Peoria (85383): Chandler Peyton Evans, a Master of Science in education administration.
Phoenix (85023): Nathaniel Paxton Kirk, a Bachelor of Science in business education (teacher licensure) and a Bachelor of Science in secondary education.

ARKANSAS
Bella Vista (72715):
Douglas Nolan Thomas, a Bachelor of General Studies (leadership).

Van Buren (72956): David Flores, a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

CALIFORNIA
Belmont (94002):
Christine Louise Gil, a Master of Liberal Studies (public administration).

Benicia (94510): Angelica Victoria Sprague, a Master of Science in biology.
Bonita (91902): Irene Maldonado-Olivo, a Master of Liberal Studies (public administration).
Brentwood (94523): Zarlacht Osman, a Bachelor of General Studies (networking).
Burbank (91504): Macey Kay Frank, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Carlsbad (92009): David Ryan Perez, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Danville (94526): Timothy Lee Kidd, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
El Cajon (92021): John M. Shubert, a Bachelor of General Studies (information networking and telecommunications).
Highland (92346): Brittany Marie Burgess, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Huntington Beach (92646): Rodiel Kirby Baloy, an Education Specialist in advanced professional studies.
La Habra (90631): Earl Tavera Perez, a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
Livermore (94551): Quintin Geier, a Master of Arts in history.
Moreno Valley (92555): Latoiya Nicole Brooks, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.
Cornelious E. Lambert, a Master of Science in Education (JROTC instructor preparation).
Morro Bay (93442): Kathryn Nicole Skelton, a Bachelor of General Studies (human services).
Oakland (94610): Rachel Goldsmith, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Oxnard (93033): Hannah Shimra Wright, a Bachelor of Science in early childhood unified education.
Palo Alto (94306): Eva Muthoni Mureithi, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Pittsburg (94565): Priscilla Daisy Presentation, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
San Diego (92120): Nirmin Asali, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
San Diego (92128): Jacek Jakub Snopkiewicz, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
San Diego (92129): Joanna Florence Loring, a Master of Arts in history.
San Francisco (94109): Irene Yan Tieh, a Master of Professional Studies (cyber security).
Trabuco Canyon (92679): Makala Nicole Marty, a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing.
Ventura (93001): Bethany Michelle Basal, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.
West Covina (91791): Lori Ann Hauser, a Master of Professional Studies (criminal justice).
Yorba Linda (92886): Karla Lillian Vargas, a Bachelor of Science in tourism and hospitality management.
Yucaipa (92399): Heather A. Leon, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

COLORADO
Arvada (80005):
Benjamin John Shern, a Bachelor of Science in computer science.

Aurora (80015): Andrew D. Wallinger, a Master of Professional Studies (cyber security).
Aurora (80016): Brandon Horton, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Cheyenne Wells (80810): Kenli Shea Roth, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Colorado Springs (80908): Jonathan Wilton Lee, a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.
Craig (81625): Melissa Dowd, an Education Specialist in advanced professional studies.
Deer Trail (80105): Ryker Mackenzie Whitehead, a Bachelor of Science in agriculture (animal science).
Denver (80230): Adedoyin Michael Jibowu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management (human resource).
Denver (80247): Dylan Ross McCullough, a Master of Business Administration (finance).
Eads (81036): Bailey McCaughey, an Associate of General Studies (agricultural).
Falcon (80831): Matthew Monroe Frazier, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (Web and mobile application development).
Firestone (80504): Courtney Leigh Geiger, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Greeley (80631): Kaelie Sandstrom, a Master of Science in special education.
Greeley (80634): Johnathan Cody Heller, an Associate of Applied Science in applied technology.

Highlands Ranch (80126): Tae Hyung Kim, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Lafayette (80026): Daniel Joseph Leblanc, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Longmont (80504): Kailey Nanette Klibbe, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management (human resource).
Loveland (80537): Samantha Paige Villarreal, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Loveland (80538): Alexis Nicole Hansen, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Morrison (80465): Megan Jessie Garcia, a Bachelor of Arts in political science and sociology.
New Castle (81647): Brent Douglas Hazzard, a Master of Science in health and human performance.
Pueblo (81008): Shannon L. McCune, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Simla (80835): Sarah Belle Lemley, a Bachelor of Science in agriculture (animal science).
Thornton (80602): Caroline Valda Phenicie, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Wheat Ridge (80031): Cyrus Cain Green, a Master of Science in geosciences (geology).
Wray (80758): Cade Bailey Schulz, a Bachelor of Science in technology studies (construction management).

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Washington (20001):
Arthur McCormack, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).

FLORIDA
Brooker (32622):
Brian Morgan, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

Clearwater (33755): Bryanne Knupp, a Bachelor of General Studies (human services).
Jacksonville (32218): Lakysha Tarmell Tyler, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Lake Worth (33460): Helene Previl, a Master of Science in Education (English for speakers of other languages).
Longwood (32779): Nicole Lynn Erickson, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Lutz (33549): Jessica Lynn McAndrews, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Miami (33125): Ilda Irene Corea, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Elise A. Saavedra, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Rockledge (32955): Brandon C. Boggs, a Bachelor of General Studies (leadership).

GEORGIA
Acworth (30102):
George W. Mwai, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

Clarkston (30021): Amina Abdi Ibrahim, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
Mansfield (30055): Kevin Christopher McMichael, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Mount Airy (30563): Timothy Kevin Addis, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Watkinsville (30677): Kayla Lane Ballew, a Bachelor of Science in technology leadership.
Waverly Hall (31831): Hannah Ashlyn Joiner, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

HAWAII
Wahiawa (96786):
Fidel Eduardo Cruz, a Bachelor of General Studies (business).

IDAHO
Pocatello (83204):
James Brett Dalley, a Master of Liberal Studies (organizational leadership).

ILLINOIS
Brookfield (60513):
Duke D. Trybul, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

Stephanie N. Trybul, a Master of Science in health and human performance.
Collinsville (62234): Devon Laura Durkee, a Bachelor of General Studies (biological).
Gurnee (60031): Justin Matthew McClary, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Hawthorn Woods (60047): Don Alan Freeborn, a Bachelor of General Studies (organizational leadership).
Lakemoor (60051): Elisabeth Ann Parisi, a Bachelor of Science in business education (training and development).
Lawrenceville (62439): Renessa Ann Jones, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Lisle (60532): Richard A. Kern, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (Web and mobile application development).
Moline (61265): Nicholas Floyd Kizzie, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.
Peoria (61615): Robert J. Ketcham, an Education Specialist in advanced professional studies.
Princeton (61356): Zachary Smith, a Master of Science in education administration.
Taylorville (62568): Brentyn M. Olenski, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

INDIANA
Fairland (46126):
Kelley L. Walkerperry, a Bachelor of General Studies (historical).

Muncie (47304): Victoria Palmer, a Master of Professional Studies (public health).
Warsaw (46580): Michael Robert Yantz, a Master of Business Administration.

IOWA
Albia (52531):
Steven Blake Sutton, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (Web and mobile application development).

Ames (50014): Ashley Ramirez, a Master of Science in psychology (school).
Ottumwa (52501): Brett Douglas McKenzie, a Master of Science in education administration.

KENTUCKY
Bellevue (41073):
Kristin B. Gilbert, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

LOUISIANA
New Orleans (70128):
Ashley Marie Richardson, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Ponchatoula (70454): Courtney Sims Rabalais, a Master of Science in instructional technology.

MAINE
Dover Foxcroft (04426):
Danelle Jean Bozzelli, a Master of Science in special education.

MARYLAND
Bel Air (21014):
Stephen Richards, a Master of Professional Studies (human resource management).

Bethesda (20814): Ashley Golden, a Master of Liberal Studies (global management).
Boonsboro (21713): Shane Robert Barry, a Bachelor of Science in computer science.
Easton (21601): Stephanie Hutchins Guiles, a Master of Science in Education (JROTC instructor preparation).
Olney (20832): Sunil Kumar Bhaskarla, an Associate of General Studies (general business).
Shady Side (20764): Rosalia Zaragoza, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Upper Marlboro (20772): Julie Ann Gordon, a Bachelor of General Studies (literature).

MICHIGAN
Brooklyn (49230):
Dayne Jensen Fletke, a Master of Science in special education.

Eaton Rapids (48827): Heather Ann Thumgerber, a Bachelor of General Studies (psychological).
Ray (48096): Vincenzio Locke, an Associate of General Studies (general business).
Southgate (48195): Lasal D. Austin, a Master of Professional Studies (criminal justice).
Washington (48094): Sarah Christine Jones, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).

MINNESOTA
Rochester (55901):
Melissa Anne Goodwin, a Master of Liberal Studies (global management).

Shakopee (55379): Hiromi Unase Hodgeman, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

MISSOURI
Fort Leonard Wood (65473):
Jennifer Ogden, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance.

Grandview (64030): Amy Gudmens Holovach, a Master of Science in psychology (school).
Greenwood (64034): Drake William Schroeder, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Independence (64055): Margo Theresa Fohey, a Master of Science in Nursing (education).
Irondale (63648): Bailey Nichole Marks, a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business.
Joplin (64801): Cheslyn Rachelle McDonald, a Bachelor of Science in early childhood unified education.
Kansas City (64131): Kaitlyn Amber Fire, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Kearney (64060): Kayla Renea Mashburn, a Bachelor of Science in health studies.
Kirksville (63501): Jered Billy Gines, a Master of Business Administration (marketing).
Lee’s Summit (64086): Rebecca J. Teegarden, an Associate of General Studies (criminal justice).
Maryville (64468): Hannah Suzanne Bairdherrera, a Master of Liberal Studies (global studies).
Newtown (64667): Samantha Robin Miller, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
St. Joseph (64504): Derek Scott Gilbert, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
St. Louis (63123): Joseph Derby Carthon, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).

MONTANA
East Helena (59635):
Bradley D. Walter, a Bachelor of Arts in political science.

NEBRASKA
Bellevue (68123):
Amber Marie Fulcher, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).

Benkelman (69021): Miranda J. Marlin, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Cook (68329): Kelsey Leigh Theasmeyer, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Doniphan (68832): Paxton Bunde, a Bachelor of Science in geosciences (geography).
Kearney (68845): Cole Alan Lorenzen, a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business.
Lincoln (68516): Robert Connor Shedeed, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice and a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
McCook (69001): Hannah Faith Taylor, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
North Platte (69101): Samantha Jo Byrn, a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging.
Omaha (68116): Erin Michelle Bryant, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Omaha (68135): Talia Lynne Frank, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Palisade (69040): Landon Boyd Jutten, a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business.
St. Libory (68872): Angel M. Alberti, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
St. Paul (68873): Logan Rayfield Almond, a Bachelor of General Studies (health and human performance).

NEW JERSEY
Nutley (07110):
Edward Torres, a Master of Science in special education.

Piscataway (08854): Michael Vaissade, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque (87106):
Alison Paige Waddy, a Master of Liberal Studies (literary arts).

Santa Fe (87508): Charles R. Schwindt, a Master of Liberal Studies (public administration).

NEW YORK
Bronx (10466):
Shanieka Nelson, a Master of Liberal Studies (public administration).

Scotia (12302): Lindsey Marie McDonald, an Associate of General Studies (human services).

NORTH CAROLINA
Casar (28020):
Kelly D. Elledge, a Bachelor of General Studies (psychological).

Charlotte (28262): Desmond Wiggan, a Master of Business Administration (international business).
Gastonia (28054): Stephanie Diane Gigliotti, a Master of Science in psychology (school).
Douglas Randall Harris, a Bachelor of Science in business education (training and development).
Holly Springs (27540): Trinity Jones Faucett, an Education Specialist in advanced professional studies.
Kannapolis (28081): Elvia Davila, a Bachelor of General Studies (gerontology).
Monroe (28112): Daniela Georgiana Adamachi, a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.
Wilmington (28412): Kilie West, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

OHIO
Cincinnati (45219):
Monisha Grennell Ringler, a Master of Science in Education (higher education student affairs).

Cleveland (44108): Aalia Jahaan Abdullah, a Bachelor of Science in early childhood unified education.
Fairfield (45014): Ryan McKinnie, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Fairlawn (44333): James Franklin Canode, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Hamilton (45013): John J. Fangman, an Associate of General Studies (general business).

OKLAHOMA
Hooker (73945):
Mayra Gonzalez, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).

Jenks (74037): Kylie Garland, a Bachelor of Science in tourism and hospitality management.
Caroline Rae Strickland, a Master of Liberal Studies (digital cinema production).
Nowata (74048): Britton Wesley Bishop, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance.
Oologah (74053): Brinley Renee Evans, a Bachelor of Science in biology (pre-medical and pre-dentistry).
Ralston (74650): Jason L. Morrow, a Bachelor of General Studies (human services).
Tulsa (74127): Traci L. Phillips, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Woodward (73802): Taylor Lynn Moyer, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

OREGON
Bend (97701):
Amie Renee Geye, a Master of Professional Studies (public health).

PENNSYLVANIA
Allentown (18103):
Jennifer Lynn Moore, a Master of Professional Studies (organizational leadership).

Bethlehem (18017): Nicholaus Matthew Gombocz, a Master of Science in Education (JROTC instructor preparation).
Collegeville (19426): Eric Michael Weathers, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Downingtown (19335): Taylor Christine Verner, a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.
Manchester (17345): Jamie Stephen Pratt, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management (human resource).
Philadelphia (19103): Alison Shapiro, a Master of Science in Nursing (education).
Philadelphia (19151): Christine Wiggs, a Master of Liberal Studies (public administration).
Pittsburgh (15237): Spring Joy Letky, a Master of Professional Studies (human resource management).
Quakertown (18951): Jodie Gray Rosenblum, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

SOUTH CAROLINA
Clover (29710):
Zachary Michael Ruch, a Master of Liberal Studies (political science).

Lexington (29072): Mary Dudley, a Master of Science in Education (reading specialist).
North Augusta (29841): Holly A. Roberts, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.
Simpsonville (29680): Christina Marie Tenney, a Master of Science in special education.

SOUTH DAKOTA
Brookings (57006):
Nichole E. Khan, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.

Parker (57053): Andrea Lynn Andrus, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

TENNESSEE
Clarksville (37040):
Alaina Krystine Lewis, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

Clarksville (37043): Courtney Suzanne Hoggle, an Associate of General Studies (human services).
Knoxville (37918): Conan Lee Cruze, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Murfreesboro (37128): Brooke Hooper, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.

TEXAS
Amarillo (79109):
Tavia Shawn Brown, a Bachelor of General Studies (human services).

Argyle (76226): Karen L. McClintock, an Associate of General Studies (general business).
Castroville (78009): Shannon Trevino, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Cibolo (78108): William Daniel Forsyth, a Master of Professional Studies (information assurance management).
Dallas (75254): Kelsea J. Rey, a Master of Science in Education (library specialist).
Duncanville (75137): Jordan Michelle Lawler, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
El Paso (79934): Kellie Anne Trent, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Frisco (75034): Austin Zoda, a Master of Science in health and human performance.
Grapevine (76051): Siria Spencer, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Houston (77066): Charles Forrest Smith, an Education Specialist in advanced professional studies.
Houston (77083): Nicki Holiday, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Houston (77085): Fernando Pina, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance (recreation).
Hurst (76054): Amber Dawn Rinehart, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
La Porte (77571): Khaled Abdulnaser Zaher, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).
League City (77573): Kimberlee A. Koch, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.
Pasadena (77506): Derick Layne Gonzalez, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance.
Port Arthur (77642): Loren Evans, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Princeton (75407): Sam Tchatoky, a Master of Professional Studies (computer networking).
Rowlett (75088): Daniel U. Ibeh, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
San Antonio (78247): Mitchell Scott Manahan, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Schertz (78154): Kai Aziza Makeda, a Master of Science in Nursing (education).
The Colony (75056): Nicole Renee Wise, a Bachelor of General Studies (education).

UTAH
Harrisville (84404):
Timothy Buhlig, an Associate of General Studies (biological).

Holladay (84117): Stephanie Crotts, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Payson (84651): Cameron Dennis Heelis, a Master of Professional Studies (organizational leadership).
Riverton (84065): Tracie Leah Hardy, a Master of Professional Studies (organizational leadership).
Sandy (84094): Carrie A. Park, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).

VIRGINIA
Bealeton (22712):
Thomas Daniel Kuglin, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.

Bowling Green (22427): Matthew P. Selmer, a Bachelor of General Studies (biological).
Bristow (20136): Lawrence Michael Rice, a Master of Liberal Studies (political science).
Hampton (23663): Kevin Field Walter, a Bachelor of General Studies (information networking and telecommunications).
Leesburg (20176): John Larry Jefferson, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Madison Heights (24572): Jill Brown, a Master of Professional Studies (public health).
Midlothian (23114): Brenda Ann Mason, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Montross (22520): Lesley Nash, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Roanoke (24019): Joshua M. Rose, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
South Prince George (23805): Robert Andrew Devers, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (health information systems).
Sterling (20165): Cynthia R. Trautz, a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Waynesboro (22980): Bryan Alan Hipes, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Woodbridge (22192): Jenette Lynn Holmes, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.
Woodbridge (22193): Elizabeth Keicer, a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

WASHINGTON
Kirkland (98034):
Dustin Paul Fenner, a Bachelor of General Studies.

Shawn Matthew Fenner, a Bachelor of General Studies.
Lacey (98516): Scotty Lee Brown, a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice.
Lake Stevens (98258): Brooke Lauren Satterfield, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Mount Vernon (98273): Danna Lukman, a Master of Science in Education (English for speakers of other languages).
Seattle (98117): Danielle Jane Gohr, a Master of Science in Education (higher education student affairs).

WEST VIRGINIA
Crab Orchard (25827):
Jessica Russell, a Bachelor of Arts in sociology.

WISCONSIN
Milwaukee (53210):
Fada Cless Shelbourne, a Master of Science in psychology (school).


GRADUATES FROM OTHER COUNTRIES
AUSTRALIA
Karama:
Eden Janelle Stoddard, a Bachelor of Science in health and human performance.

BELGIUM
Diepenbeek:
Silke Torfs, a Master of Science in Education (English for speakers of other languages).

CANADA
Calgary:
Kimberley Elizabeth Cousins, a Master of Science in education administration.

Nicole Moir, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
London: Kristin Kimberly Schroeder, a Master of Liberal Studies (literary arts).

CHINA
Anshan:
Sijia Li, a Bachelor of General Studies (information networking).

Dianjiang: Weiwei Chen, a Master of Liberal Studies (digital cinema production).
Heze: Zhihao Zou, a Bachelor of General Studies (general business).
Shenyang: Tiancheng Huang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business and economics.
Haozhen Li, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Weishuai Shi, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Runbin Sun, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Zhenzhou Sun, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Jingyao Wang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Yusong Wang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Anqi Zhang, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Yuantong Zhao, a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership.
Xi’ning: Xiaotong Guo, a Bachelor of General Studies (legal studies).
Xinzheng: Cheng Chang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Ming Chang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yijun Dai, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Xin Ding, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Liubin Gao, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Shang Gao, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Kexin Gu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Chongyang Guo, a Bachelor of Arts in global business English.
Fengyi Guo, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Mengyue Han, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Nannan Han, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Xudong He, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Linhan Hou, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Hongming Hu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Junchao Huang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Yixuan Huang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Jingwei Jiang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Linqian Li, a Bachelor of Arts in global business English.
Mengyan Li, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Yixuan Li, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yuanzhe Li, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Zi Li, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Feifei Lian, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Denggui Liu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Luyang Liu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Xiaoyue Liu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yang Liu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Chaoyang Ma, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Lingpei Ma, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Xiangyu Meng, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Xiaoti Meng, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yuyang Meng, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Yafei Mu, a Master of Business Administration (marketing).
Tonghui Niu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Binsong Ren, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Hang Su, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Mingrui Sun, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Yiyuan Tang, a Master of Business Administration (finance).
Biao Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Haoming Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Jiyang Wang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Junbo Wang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Ruoyi Wang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Jidong Wei, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Yingge Wei, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Haokun Wu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Kun Wu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Kuo Wu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Mingshuo Wu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Mengyuan Xiao, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Peng Xie, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Peiran Xu, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Yifan Xu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Chaoqun Yang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Lesen Yang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Pengju Yang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Qi Yang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Deyu Yao, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Anqi You, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Chengfeng Zhang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Qimin Zhang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Shuyu Zhang, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Songzhao Zhang, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Bing Zhao, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Yifan Zhao, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.
Liyun Zheng, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Chenguang Zhou, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
You Zhou, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
Zhibin Zhu, a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership.

IRELAND
Tullamore:
Adam E. Fox, a Master of Science in Education (English for speakers of other languages).

JAMAICA
Spanish Town:
Meshia Gay Brown, a Bachelor of Science in sociology.

LEBANON
Jbeil:
Micheline J. Daccache, a Bachelor of Business Administration in management (human resource).

MOROCCO
Casablanca:
Meriem Guertoumy, a Bachelor of Science in elementary education.

PAKISTAN
Rawalpindi:
Imran Saleem, a Master of Professional Studies (cyber security).

SAUDI ARABIA
Dammam:
Abdulaziz Fahad Alassaf, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).

Jeddah: Khalid Ibrahim Alzahrani, a Master of Arts in English.
Jubail Industrial City: Othman Bawajeeh, a Bachelor of Science in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).

HaysMed IT manager receives quarterly Associate Spirit Award

Wamser

Alan Wamser, IT manager, was recently awarded HaysMed’s quarterly Associate Spirit Award.

The Associate Spirit Award recognizes an outstanding Associate who has gone above and beyond their daily job duties to care for a patient, visitor or associate at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.

Wamser went above and beyond when the HaysMed Foundation needed to move existing data from an old database to a new cloud-based solution. On his own personal time, he wrote a program that pulled the nearly 2000 files from the old database, assigned them to the correct donor record and pulled them into a format that could be used to import into the new database.

The solution saved the foundation countless hours of manual labor moving information from one database to another with the added benefit of eliminating any errors in aligning the data.

Wamser was awarded the traveling “Associate Spirit Stick,” $50 in chamber checks, and his own Associate Spirit Award parking spot for 90 days.

— HaysMed

FHSU brings in new chief communications officer from Texas A&M-Commerce

Scott Cason

FHSU University Relations

Scott Cason, currently the chief marketing officer at Texas A&M University-Commerce, was announced today by Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason as the new chief communications officer for the university.

President Mason said Cason would take up his post at the end of this month.

“I am immensely grateful to President Mason and the university community for this opportunity,” Cason said. “I look forward to the important work of advancing the Fort Hays brand, communicating the immense value of the student experiences we offer, and working with our alumni and friends to strengthen their ties to this great university.”

Cason will be tasked with leading the transformation of the Office of University Relations and Marketing into a more strategically focused agency responsible for all aspects of university communications and marketing.

“I am pleased to appoint such an innovative and strategic leader,” said President Mason.

“Scott’s breadth and depth of experience, along with his creative leadership style, make him uniquely qualified to lead efforts to further our strategic communications and marketing initiatives in ways that are progressive, proactive, and innovative. His skill set will amplify our efforts to tell Fort Hays State University’s compelling story,” she said.

Cason’s career began in the U.S. Navy as an officer and helicopter pilot. He later led a team of Navy recruiters in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia.

He changed careers in 1993 to become a public school teacher before beginning what he calls his third career – higher education marketing – in 1999.

Since then, he has worked at large and small public and private institutions, in the corporate sector, and as a marketing and enrollment consultant in higher education.

He has been at Texas A&M-Commerce since 2016.

Cason holds a B.S. in marketing from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, and an M.A. in teaching from Otterbein University, Westerville, Ohio.

SPONSORED: City of Hays seeking FT and PT police officers

The City of Hays is looking for career-minded individuals who want to serve their community by protecting its citizens as Police Officers. The work schedule includes 12-hour shifts which provides for 3 days off each week including every other weekend off. Some weekends and holidays required. Applications are also being taken for part time positions. Hours & pay will vary from the full time position.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen & at least 21 years of age within 6 months of application. No felony or domestic violence convictions permitted. Valid driver’s license & High School Diploma or GED required. Law Enforcement Certification, College Degree & Military Experience preferred but not required.

Paid on-the-job training for the right candidate. All Police Officers are required to live within a 40-mile radius of the City of Hays within 180 days of employment. Job offers contingent on pre-employment tests.

***Tattoos allowed with approval of the Chief of Police.***

COMPENSATIONS & BENEFITS

Salary range begins at $19.00.  Guaranteed raises every year along with the opportunity to become a Master Police Officer. Placement depends on experience & certification. The City of Hays offers great benefits. Visitwww.haysusa.com for a full list of the benefits provided.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications will be accepted online at www.haysusa.com until position is filled. Questions about the position may be sent to Human Resources at[email protected] or by calling 785-628-7320.

APTITUDE AND PHYSICAL TEST DATE

The test date is set for March 23rd. Interested applicants must attend a test date after completing their online application in order to continue on in the hiring process. Applicants will receive more information about the testing process after the application is received.

Hays High student-journalists claim 23 state placements at regional

Hays High students competed in regional journalism on Feb. 25 at Fort Hays State University. Hays earned 23 state placements in a variety of journalism categories.

Hays High School qualified 16 students for state after taking 23 awards in 19 events at the regional journalism competition on Feb. 25 at Fort Hays State University.

The annual contest featured schools from throughout Kansas ranging from 1A-6A. Although Hays students competed at Fort Hays, they were in fact competing against other 5A/6A schools from the “Ad Astra Regional.” It was one of six 5A/6A contests that took place.

Schools competing for state qualifications with Hays were Maize, Wichita Northwest, Kapaun Mt. Carmel, Pittsburg, Andover Central, Wichita South and Derby.

In order to qualify for state, students had to place first, second or third in any event or receive an honorable mention. Up to three honorable mentions were awarded in each category.

Those who participated in digital entries could place in a variety of categories: Academics Photography, Advertising, Headline Writing and Design, Infographics, News Page Design, Photo Illustration, Sports Photography, Student Life Photography, Yearbook Layout and Yearbook Theme and Graphics.

On-site contests included Copy Editing, Sports Writing, Editorial Cartoon, Yearbook Copy Writing, Feature Writing, News Writing, Cutline Writing, Editorial Writing and Yearbook Sports Writing.

This is the first year since 2014 that Hays has competed at the 5A/6A level. During the last four years, Hays competed in the 3A/4A division and enjoyed considerable success, winning three state championships and placing second once.

“The competition gets much tougher in 5A/6A, simply because of the size of the schools and the number of students those schools have to pick from for their journalism programs,” adviser Bill Gasper said. “I’m so pleased with how our students performed in our regional. They worked hard to prepare for the contest and I know they are determined to do well at state. I have great students who are really dedicated and who want to produce award-winning contest entries and publications.”

Hays will travel to Lawrence on May 4 for the state competition, where they will face off against winners from the other five regionals.

Regional results:
Contest A: Copy Editing
Third place: senior Isabelle Braun

Contest C: Editorial Cartoon
First place: senior Scout Perryman
Honorable mention: sophomore Levi Weilert

Contest D: Yearbook Copywriting
Second place: sophomore Caitlin Leiker
Honorable mention: senior Alyssa Underwood

Contest E: Feature Writing
First place: sophomore Allison Brooks
Third place: junior Allison Hillebrand

Contest G: Cutline Writing
Honorable mention: seniors Alyssa Underwood and Emily George

Contest H: Editorial Writing
First place: sophomore Alicia Feyerherm
Honorable mention: senior Isabelle Braun

Contest J: Yearbook Sports
Honorable mention: sophomore Anna Brull and senior Jacob Maska

Contest K: Academics Photography
Third place: senior Kaitlyn Brown

Contest N: Headline Writing and Design
First place: senior Isabelle Braun
Honorable mention: sophomore Anna Brull

Contest P: Infographics
Third place: senior Brittani Park

Contest Q: News Page Design
Honorable mention: senior Isabelle Braun

Contest R: Photo Illustration
First place: junior Paige PolifkaDenson

Contest S: Sports Photography
Third place: senior Jacob Maska

Contest U: Yearbook Layout
Third place: senior Emily George
Honorable mention: senior Alyssa Underwood

Contest V: Yearbook Theme and Graphics
Third place: junior Emma Pfannenstiel

— Submitted

HaysMed: Staying close to home for medical care may be better for your health

By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

Patients reap many benefits from staying close to home to receive medical services.

Yet, some Ellis County patients still travel outside of the county to receive medical treatment.

Hospital officials spoke to Hays Post about the factors that might lead to patients leaving home for treatment and what local providers are doing to try to change perceptions that care is better elsewhere.

HaysMed market share in Ellis County is 80 percent to 85 percent, which is good, according to Ed Herrman, HaysMed CEO.

Herrman

For the hospital’s primary service area, the market share is about 77 percent. This includes Ellis, Russell, Rooks, Rush and Trego counties. The hospital also has a secondary market that extends about 75 miles from Hays and a tertiary market that encompasses most of northwest Kansas and some of southwest Kansas.

Herrman said some patients think they will receive better care in a metro area, but bigger is not always better.

“The care is not better,” he said. “Actually in many cases, from quality outcomes, the care is not as good as we are here. In Leapfrog, we are rated an A. We are rated as high as you can be rated on quality of care in our industry. There are many of those facilities that people are going to in Wichita or another metropolitan area that are not As on Leapfrog’s grading scale.

“That is our focus — quality and the patient.”

Issued twice per year, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade empowers regular people to find a safer hospital in their community by using a A, B, C, D, F grading system.

The hospital has some of the best outcomes in the state on hip and knee surgeries, Herrman said. In orthopedics, HaysMed has a Durable Medical Equipment Accreditation and the DNV-GL Healthcare Hip and Knee Replacement Certification for Center of Excellence. It was the first in the state to obtain this certification. HaysMed also is certified in managing infection risk.

Staying at home for medical care can be better for your health, Herrman said.

“You’re close to home. Any time you don’t have to add the stressors of travel. … If you are going to have surgery, we are always going to hope the outcome is textbook and is just as they said it was going to be, but sometimes it is not that way because other things happen. We have patients and families who find themselves thinking they are going for a routine procedure who are now spending the next three or four days in a city they didn’t plan on staying in,” he said.

Staying close to home also means you are closer to care if you have a complication after a procedure.

“They are typically either in an emergency or some type of crisis, and our surgeons are not the ones who have dealt with the procedure to begin with. That always makes it a little more difficult,” Herrman said.

Staying locally also supports the local facility, he said.

“We always want to give people access to as much as possible, so they don’t have to travel, but when they are not utilizing the resources that are right here for them, it makes it much more difficult to provide all those resources in the future,” he said.

HaysMed has an especially strong oncology department, Herrman said. HaysMed follows the same protocols as the University of Kansas Medical Center and, in some instances, the Mayo Clinic.

“That is not a process of healing that you want try to have to do on the road,” he said. “It is very taxing and it is difficult and painful for those patients who are going through cancer treatment and radiation treatment.”

Herrman said the quickest way for local residents to get the care they need is to come to HaysMed.

“Because if our physicians diagnosis you with something that is not in their practice — it is not something that they do — they still already know the guys and the gals who are out there that do that speciality,” he said. “If we can’t take care of it here, we know who can, and we will set it up for you and make it easy and seamless.”

HaysMed has the advantage of being connected to the University of Kansas Medical System, which allows it to bring in more specialists and connect with specialists in the system in other parts of the state. HaysMed has been affiliated with the University of Kansas system for two years. The hospital still has its own board and manages its own strategic plan.

HaysMed is using its affiliation with the health system to increase access to specialists through telemedicine. Some of these specialties will include psychiatric and neurological evaluations, as well as oncology.

“The University of Kansas Health System is known for its oncology program,” Herrman said. “It is state of the art. It competes with the best in the nation. It gives the opportunity to get those super sub-specialists. They do things that no one else in the state or region does. It gives the ability to hopefully have access to those individuals, so people from western Kansas don’t have to drive to Kansas City to necessarily get that care or second opinion. If they don’t want to do that travel, we can set it up to do it here.”

When Colby lost its oncologist, HaysMed took over the program.

Telemedicine provides access to a limited resources. Medical schools can’t graduate doctors fast enough to replace the Baby Boomer physicians who are retiring in some specialties, Herrman said.

HaysMed was without an ENT for two years, but the University of Kansas Health System helped HaysMed secure a ENT who is at the hospital three out of four weeks a month and an advanced practice provider who works in Hays five days a week. Before that clinic was offered in Hays, patients from northwest Kansas would have had to travel to Salina or Hutchinson for treatment.

Telemedicine also helps manage a finite resources. If a specialist doesn’t have to drive or fly to a remote location, they can spend more time seeing patients.

Herrman said he saw telemedicine expanding with advances in technology.

Twelve-lead ECGs to monitor the heart and an otoscope, which is used to look into your ears, can already be hooked up to smart phones. He said he sees a time in the future when families will have some of theses devices at home so they can have telemedicine visits with doctors after hours.

Despite the use of telemedicine, Herrman said the hospital would still like to sign a contract with a neurologist and rheumatologist. There is only one neurologist in all of western Kansas.

Herrman said the hospital is constantly in the recruiting process. Recruiters follow students from pre-med all the way through their residencies.

“We are making sure that we are trying to connect with them early to get them to come back to western Kansas,” he said.

Rural Kansas has assets such as good schools, opportunities to connect in the community and a work/life balance. Yet, Herrman said living and working in western Kansas is not for everyone. The hospital tries to work with physicians and their spouses to make sure Hays is the right fit for their families.

The hospital is also unwilling to compromise on quality candidates, Herrman said.

“That’s why it takes us a little more time for some positions because we are not willing to accept someone that is substandard just to have someone,” he said. “We are selling ourselves short if we do that, and we are selling the community short if we do that. We have a wonderful community, and we have a wonderful facility. We know there is always someone looking for what we have to offer.”

Veach

Shae Veach, vice president of regional operations and marketing, said the affiliation with the University of Kansas Medical System is also helping the hospital recruit physicians. He added HaysMed is well below the national turnover rate for physicians.

“I think it is so much more magnified here because of the size of the community and the size of the medical staff,” Veach said. “One physician might leave, and everyone feels it.”

No slowdown in city’s water conservation programs despite abundant rains

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Last year was the third wettest year on record for the city of Hays.

In 2018, Hays received 37.55 inches of moisture, just a quarter-inch shy of 37.99 inches that fell in 1993 – the second wettest year.

Official daily records have been kept by the K-State Agricultural Research Center south of town since 1868.

Still, the abundant moisture does not mean an end or even slowdown of the city’s water conservation programs started in 1992.

Holly Dickman, Hays water conservation specialist

“We’re in really great shape right now. The seasonal drought outlook is good for us showing no drought at least through April,” said Holly Dickman, Hays’ water conservation specialist. “The soils are very saturated right now.”

She presented a wrap up of the water conservation programs in 2018 to city commissioners last week and talked about what will be done in 2019.

The high efficiency toilet rebate program was the most popular in 2018 and Dickman expects the same this year. Most of the rebates were for residences.

TOILET REBATES 2018

  • 449 toilets replaced at a cost of  $38,200 to the city
    • 289 replaced in 2017
  • Potential 2,934,853 gallons of water saved

WASHING MACHINE REBATES 2018

  • 91 washing machines replaced at a cost of $9,100 to the city
    • 89 replaced in 2017
  • 81% of machines had Integrated Water Factor (IWF) of 3.2 gallons or less
  • Potential 691,849 gallons of water saved

URINAL REBATES 2018

  • 3 urinals replaced at a cost of $900 to the city
  • Potential 191,625 gallons of water saved
  • Urinal rebate eliminated for 2019

TURF CONVERSION 2018

  • 9 turf conversions of 12,734 sq. ft. at a cost of $9,023 to the city
    • 26 conversions in 2017
  • Average rebate of $931.40
  • Pending conversions of 18,864 sq. ft.

LOW FLOW SHOWER HEAD PROGRAM 2018

  • 146 shower heads distributed
    • 103 distributed in 2017
  • Potential 852,640 gallons of water saved

Last year was slow for turf conversions due to the plentiful rain. Several pre-inspections are pending. Property owners have one year to complete the work.

The urinal rebate is not a popular program according to Dickman and has been eliminated for 2019. She noted the Golden Q Sports Bar & Grill was the sole participant last year.

“If there is a commercial business that would like to replace their urinals,  I encourage them to contact me. There are other ways we can help facilitate that,” she added.

Notable projects of 2018 included the change out in Jan. of 98 toilets by the Fort Hays Inn, 2524 Vine, to models with a 1.28 gallon per flush (gpf).

In 2017, the motel used an average 7,890 cu. ft. of water per month. In 2018, that was reduced to 2,704 cu. ft. per month.

Tiger Mart convenience store, 335 W. 8th St., changed out a water-cooled ice machine for an air-cooled model in Aug. Average monthly water use for the ice machine was reduced to 620 cu. ft. from 2,400 cu. ft.

“Those are phenomenal,” said Commissioner Sandy Jacobs.

Commissioner James Meier agreed. “Of course, we’re excited about the water savings, but the monetary savings. Think what that means to them. That has to be thousands of dollars.”

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Dickman shared a list of 18 types of education and outreach she uses, “in all ways, shapes and forms,” saying it all comes down to communication. “The more variety, the better.”

Dickman also noted the revamped city of Hays website includes a blue topic button on the front page and a featured column for water conservation information.

A new mascot, Water$mart Wally,” was created last year and first introduced to the Lincoln School third-graders.

The city of Hays and KSU Big Creek Middle Smoky Hill River Watersheds will host a free World Water Day Fun Fest for children 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Thu., March 14 in the lobby of the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, 3000 Sternberg Drive.

INSIGHT KANSAS: The school funding battle may continue

In 1936, when America was plunged into the worst economic depression in its history, President Roosevelt told us that “the school is the last expenditure upon which America should be willing to economize.” He understood then that creating an outstanding public educational system was worth the cost, but is it worth the cost to Kansans today?

Dr. Sharon Hartin Iorio is Professor & Dean Emeritus at Wichita State University College of Education.

At this writing, the Legislature appears reluctant to respond to the Kansas Supreme Court directive to add approximately $100 million to the more than $500 million over five years the court ordered in 2018. Can the mid-April deadline set by the court be accomplished?

Despite the urgency for closure, school funding remains an ongoing point of contention. Moreover, allocating funds to meet the court order may not guarantee an ending to contention.

Already there are three propositions the Legislature may consider that would weaken and decrease recent court-ordered appropriations to public schools that currently serve 90 percent of Kansas students.

The first proposal would introduce Education Spending Accounts, which are a restructured form of vouchers allowing families to decide whether to use their student(s) per-pupil funding for public school or a private school of their choice. Thus, some of the recently allocated funds would be pulled away from public schools.

Increasing tax credits now going to private school scholarships, if passed into law, would reduce the number of tax dollars coming into the general fund because of the 70 percent, or perhaps more, tax write off that would go to those who can afford to purchase the scholarship tax credits.

The third proposal would broaden charter school independence; thus, drawing per-pupil state dollars away from existing public schools while allowing charters to follow even fewer state policies.

Legislators should address the court mandate that is due in April, then take a comprehensive look at Kansas schools. Recommendations regarding school finance presented to the public by political parties and political action groups are numerous, confusing—even contradictory.

The turmoil pushes the general public into political divides that stem more from ideologies than the educational problems facing our state. It is impossible to correlate the amount of money spent with student achievement or lack thereof.

The resolution of Kansas’ current education finance dilemma does not need to be an economic killer or require a flood of new money that guarantees acceptance of schools’ current status quo. Plus, neither of these alternatives will get us the educational system that President Roosevelt envisioned that envisioned continuous improvement in achievement for all students.

Education is a responsibility beyond the Legislature and shared by all of us even though individuals can only do what we can with the time that we have. Reaching out doesn’t always mean organized, ambitious work of political parties or political action groups. Here’s some suggestions to help move schools forward: Text a friend or post a note about your ideas on education on your Facebook page, tutor or volunteer at a school or not-for-profit children’s center.

Simply do what you can to shift your and others’ thinking away from contentious games played out in the Legislature and toward collaboration and problem solving.

Realistically, this work may go no farther than just you. If it doesn’t we shouldn’t consider that a failure. None of us know how simply trying to help schools may shape the larger public sphere. Even though school choice disputes continue, mutuality, compromise and good will really can lead to more positive outcomes.

Sharon Hartin Iorio is a Professor and Dean Emerita of Wichita State University College of Education.

More Hays students finding education success after graduation

By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

Hays USD 489 is showing strong results in directing students to post-secondary education.

Measuring post-secondary success is part of Kansas’ new state accreditation process. Hays staff released data compiled by the state during the school board meeting Monday.

In 2016, HHS had a 88.7 percent graduation rate. 69,9 percent of HHS students reported post-secondary advances in the two years after graduation.

This includes earning an industry-recognized certification while in high school, a postsecondary certificate, a postsecondary degree or being enrolled for two years in a postsecondary education program.

The district earned a 62.1 percent effective rate.

“We are not just responsible for getting the students across the stage during graduation, but we want them to be successful beyond graduation. … This is something to celebrate,” Shanna Dinkel, assistant superintendent, said.

The district had a significant jump from 2015 when the district’s effectiveness rate was 44.9 percent.

Although reporting is improving and that might have played a role in the increase, Dinkel also said she thought individual plans of study and an emphasis in the district in building relationships with students is affecting students’ success after graduation.

The school still has a long way to go to meet the Kansans Can state goals, which are a 95 percent graduation rate and at least a 70 percent effectiveness rate.

However, Hays is outperforming many of its comparable schools.

For example, Salina had a 50.7 percent post-secondary success rate and a 44.6 percent effectiveness rate. Manhattan had a 53.6 percent postsecondary success rate and 41.2 percent effectiveness rate.

Another measure of relevance in education is attendance.

“Are students wanting to come to school?” Dinkel said.

The district’s absentee rate is slightly higher than the state average.

The district is looking harder at students who are chronically absent, which is defined as students who miss 10 percent or more of their school days.

“That does impact at an early age if you are chronically absent,” she said. “Those gaps get wider and wider and will really make an impact on whether you graduate or not.”

Chronic absenteeism for the district is at 10.25 percent compared to 13.9 percent for the state.

Dinkel said schools will be looking at working with individual students as they approach or pass that chronic absenteeism mark to reduce missed days.

 

City may exercise its option to buy land north of I-70

Southeast corner of Commerce Parkway
and 27th Street (Click to enlarge)

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Hays city commissioners Thursday will discuss exercising the city’s option to purchase property near Interstate 70 and Commerce Parkway.

In April 2018, the commission purchased an 18-month irrevocable option to buy 91 acres in the southheast corner of the 27th Street and Commerce Parkway intersection at the east I-70 Exit 161. That option expires September 19 of this year.

The property, currently owned by the Cathy A. Braun Revocable Trust of Hays, has significant potential for future retail, commercial, and business park development.

According to a memo from City Manager Toby Dougherty, the cost to exercise the option is the original price of $800,000, less the credited option payment of approximately $17,500 if paid the day following the regular March 14 commission meeting, and prorated taxes of $108. The total remaining purchase price would be $782,608 plus shared closing costs and title insurance.

Staff is recommending the city commission approve the purchase.

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Commissioners will also see an engineering design proposal to build an additional waterline under I-70 to the north. There is currently just one 16-inch water main going under I-70 to the 500,000-gallon water tower constructed in 1993.

The lowest cost proposal is from Kaw Valley Engineers, Junction City, for $59,860. It would be funded from Water Capital.

The project is included in the Capital Improvement Plan within the 2019 Budget.

On April 1, Kansas laws change to allow for the sale of beer with up to 6% alcohol under Cereal Malt Beverage (CMB) Licensing.

Commissioners will review an ordinance amending the current City of Hays Code of Ordinances to include the reference to 6% beer.

There are no changes needed to CMB licensing procedures or qualifications in the City Clerk’s office, according to Kim Rupp, finance director. All current CMB licenses in Hays will remain in effect and will automatically qualify under the new ordinance.

Rupp will also talk about improvements which have been completed in two areas:

• Heart of America Second Addition (Resolution No. 2016-010) – Water, Sanitary
Sewer, Storm Sewer, and Street improvements (extension of 9th Street east to Commerce Parkway)
• King’s Gate First Addition (2012-004) – Park improvements (south of I-70 between Hall Street and the Highway 183 Bypass)

The city will begin the process of assessing property owners in the improvement districts.

Heart of America Second Addition will be a fifteen-year assessment of $277,836.51 spread against each lot.

King’s Gate First Addition will be a ten-year assessment of $82,163.49 split equally per square foot within the improvement district.

The complete March 7 agenda is available here.

The work session starts at 6:30 p.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.

 

Love, Chloe Foundation announces fifth annual Family Fun Run

The fifth annual Love, Chloe Superhero Strong Family Fun Run is Saturday, March 23.

Races are scheduled to start at 9 a.m. at Bill Burke Park. The event is open for individuals and teams to register now and until March 20. The registration fee is $30 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under.

All participants get an event shirt, food and more. This is a 5K and 1 mile walk/run honoring local children who have or have had cancer. All proceeds from this event benefit childhood cancer through the Love, Chloe Foundation.

Monarch FFA places third in ag mechanics contest

TMP-M

The Thomas More Prep-Marian FFA Chapter recently competed in an agricultural mechanics contest in Goodland.

There were five possible contests for the students to participate: Farm Power and Machinery, Carpentry, Electrical Power, Ag Welding and Surveying.

There were 20 schools and over 100 students participating in all. Students could do all five events or any combination of the fives.

TMP-M had students competing in Farm Power and Machinery, Carpentry and Electric Power. As a team, TMP-M finished third overall for the teams that only competed in three events.

Jacob Schmeidler was third overall, Connor Staab 18th overall, Weston Pfeifer 21st overall, Jacob Sack 23rd overall, Jacob Pfeifer 28th overall and Matthew Gottschalk 29th overall.

BOOR: First Stock Growers Field Day scheduled this month

Alicia Boor

Make plans to attend the first Stock Growers Field Day on Tuesday, March 26.

The Stock Growers Field Day will be highlighted by a market outlook from CattleFax and by a presentation on increasing production efficiency from the well-known reproductive physiologist, Dr. Rick Funston.  The field day, held in Beloit, will be a collaboration from K-State Research and Extension, the Kansas Livestock Association, and the Kansas Bull Test.

“This will give producers a better chance to not only hear from industry leaders, but to also take part in conversation with one another,” says Barrett Simon, Livestock Agent for K-State Research and Extension. “The field day is an effort to bring industry experts right to North Central Kansas. Often times events of this caliber are held in places like Wichita, Manhattan or Dodge City.”

In addition to the speakers, the program will offer breakout sessions where attendees can pick and choose which topics apply to them. Topics discussed may include a producer panel on cover crop grazing, a session on livestock watering considerations for the upcoming summer grazing season and more. More than 30 agricultural businesses will be on hand in the trade show and bulls from the Kansas Bull Test will be available for viewing throughout the afternoon.

The cost to attend the meeting is $15, which includes an evening meal and a copy of the field day proceedings. This event has been generously sponsored by Merck Animal Health, Anipro / Xtraformance Feeds, Guaranty State Bank, and Rawhide Portable Corral.

Questions can be directed to Barrett Simon at 785-378-3174 or [email protected].

Reserve your spot today!  Registrations can be mailed to: Post Rock Extension District, 307 N Commercial, Mankato, KS 66956.  Please write “Stock Growers Field Day – Registration” in the memo line.

Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at [email protected] or calling 620-793-1910

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