JOPLIN , MO (SNS) – Missouri Southern State University’s 45th graduating class includes 34 students who will graduate with honors at the University’s Commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 17 in Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.

Eleven students earned a four-year grade point average of 3.9 or above on a 4.0 scale and will graduate Summa Cum Laude. Four had a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

Eight students will graduate Magna Cum Laude with grade point averages of 3.80 to 3.89.

Twelve students will graduate Cum Laude with grade point averages of 3.70 to 3.79.

Two students are receiving Associate Degrees graduating with first honors, indicating a grade point average of 3.90 or above. Both are graduating with a 4.0 grade point average.

One Associate Degree Graduate will graduate with second honors, indicating a grade point average between 3.80 and 3.89.

Honors Graduates, Missouri Southern State University, Dec. 17, 2005.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Lyndse Marie Bergen

Bachelor of Science in Education

Elementary Education

4.0 GPA

Carthage , Mo.

Stephanie Michele Cobb

Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice Administration

Neosho , Mo.

Tyler J. Coble

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Webb City , Mo.

Malori Riah Dahmen

Bachelor of Science in Business Adm.

Accounting

Carl Junction, Mo.

Kathleen Joyce Edwards

Bachelor of General Studies

4.0 GPA

Joplin , Mo.

Randall Wayne Evans

Bachelor of Science in Education

Middle School Education

4.0 GPA

Carthage , Mo.

Vicki Josephene Hosfelt

Bachelor of Science in Education

Music Education

Baxter Springs , Kan.

Katrina Ruth Richards

Bachelor of Arts

English

Albuquerque , NM

Laramie M. Sweet

Bachelor of Arts

Music

Joplin , Mo.

Natasha Anne Vaughn

Bachelor of Science

Management Technology

Joplin , Mo.

Jennica Brinn White

Bachelor of Arts

Music

4.0 GPA

Catoosa , Okla.

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Ashley Renee Herrin

Bachelor Science in Education

Elementary Education

Webb City

Sara Ann Higginbotham

Bachelor of Science in Education

Elementary Education

Centerton , Ark.

Joseph Raymond Metcalf

Bachelor of Science

Environmental Health

Webb City , Mo.

Charlotte Kay Olinger-Hopper

Bachelor of Arts

English

Carthage , Mo.

Jennifer Anne Schwartze

Bachelor of Science in Business Adm.

International Business

Honors Program Graduate

Peculiar, Mo.

Netzahualcoyotl Ned Smith

Bachelor of Science in Business Adm.

Accounting

Honors Program Graduate

San Diego , Calif.

Rory W. Stadt

Bachelor of Science in Education

Business Education

Carl Junction, Mo.

Brett Thomas Vaughn

Bachelor of Science in Business Adm.

Management

Joplin , Mo.

CUM LAUDE

Ryan Michael Carrus

Bachelor of Science in Business Adm.

General Business

Little Rock , Ark.

Susan L. Chapman

Bachelor of Science in Business Adm.

Management/Marketing

Carthage , Mo.

David Brian Harris

Bachelor of Science

Psychology

Oronogo , Mo.

Dakota John Hosp

Bachelor of Arts

Psychology

Webb City , Mo.

Matthew Thomas Kunkel

Computer Information Science

Neosho , Mo.

Jalyn Marie Lair

Bachelor of Science in Business Adm.

Accounting

Joplin , Mo.

Christi Marie Mattix

Bachelor of Science in Business Adm.

Accounting

Baxter Springs , Kan.

Josiah Andrew Roelfsema

Bachelor of Science

Physics

Neosho , Mo.

Jennifer Ross

Bachelor of Science in Education

Physical Education

Monett , Mo.

Ruth Irene Sawkins

Bachelor of Science

Health Promotion and Wellness

Joplin , Mo.

Charles Glenn Scott

Bachelor of Science in Business Adm.

General Business

Webb City , Mo .

Nellie Mae Trowbridge

Bachelor of Science in Education

Art Education

Granby , Mo.

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

First Honors

Shelby Jade Haun

Associate of Science

Accounting

4.0 GPA

Joplin , Mo.

Kristi Jo Howard

Associate of Science

Respiratory Therapy

4.0 GPA

Seneca , Mo.

Second Honors

Leona Lynn Robinson

Associate of Science

Respiratory Therapy

Columbus , Kan.

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