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MSU Billings Graduation
January 29, 2014
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Honors Designation:
***Summa Cum Laude (4.00 GPA Bachelor's Degree)
**Magna Cum Laude (3.75 - 3.99 GPA Bachelor's Degree)
*Cum Laude (3.50 - 3.74 GPA Bachelor's Degree)
++High Honors (3.75 -4.00 GPA Associate Degrees and Certificates)
+Honors (3.50 - 3.74 GPA Associate Degrees and Certificates)
#University Honors Scholar
Degree Designation:
AA: Associate of Arts
AAS: Associate of Applied Science
AS: Associate of Science
B: Bachelor
BA: Bachelor of Arts
BFA: Bachelor of Fine Arts
BS: Bachelor of Science
CAS: Certificate of Applied Science
CER: Certificate
M: Master
MED: Master of Education
MS: Master of Science
Students from Montana cities other than Billings who have applied for graduation
Students are listed in alphabetic order, with Honors students listed first
Acton
+Julie Lynn Huggins, Radiologic Technology; AAS
Anaconda
Mindy Lynn Pore, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling; MS
Joseph M. Turner, Liberal Studies; BS
Ashland
++Jesse Alan Wilson, Automotive Technology; AAS
Stephanie L. Fisher, Public Administration; M
Cortney Smith, Generalist; MS
Baker
Jamie Tyann Fischer, Public Relations; BS
Ballantine
**Douglas S. Oltrogge, English Teaching Option; BA
Tracilyn Jarrett, English Teaching Option; BA
Tracilyn Jarrett, Mathematics Teaching Option; BS
Aimee R. Savage, Business Administration; AS
Casey Stark, Process Plant Technology; AAS
Basin
*Jill Therese Jackson, Criminal Justice; BS
Belgrade
*Maria Ann McKinney, General Business; BS
Sara Ann Benjamin, Accounting; BS
Jennah Kay Marie Blossom, Human Services; BS
Megan Hill, Elementary Education; BS
Angela Dawn Johnson, General Business; BS
Steven J. Joyner, Public Relations; BS
Belt
Lindsey M. Wergin, Applied Science; B
Big Sandy
*Annette Bratz-Hopson, Psychology; BS
Big Timber
Leslie Marie Myrstol, Medical Coding and Insurance Billing; CER
Shannon Airene Renskers, Art; BA
Bozeman
++Christa Neblett Haderlie, Business Administration; AS
Andrew David Ballinger, Outdoor Adventure Leadership; BS
Melissa Hanson, Advanced Studies; MS
James Daniel Hook, Health and Human Performance (Human Performance Option); BS
Casey William Jardine, Nursing; AS
Cory Bryan Krum, Liberal Studies; BS
Amy Meredith May, Public Relations; MS
Pearl Judea Michalson, Communication Arts (Organizational); BA
Lauren P. Rakestraw, Accounting Technology; AAS
Robert Bascom Sager II, Athletic Training; MS
Billie Marie Steele, Health Administration; BS
Bridger
*Barbara Ann Jones Deveraux, Rehabilitation and Related Services; BS
+Barbara Ann Jones Deveraux, Rehabilitation and Related Services; AA
+Barbara Ann Jones Deveraux, General Studies; AS
Dana A. Cothron, Sustainable Energy Technician; CAS
Crystal Keith, Practical Nursing; AAS
Joshua Morley, Athletic Training; MS
Christopher Michael Price, General Studies; AS
Diane Michaela Witt, Interdisciplinary Studies; MED
Broadview
*Angela Michelle Reinhardt, Elementary Education; BS
Colt William Swartz, Automotive Technology; AAS
Browning
Ni'Cole K. MacDonald, Health Administration; BS
Butte
Kallie R. Francisco, General Business; BS
William D. Ryan, Liberal Studies; BS
Michael E. Waldorf, Criminal Justice; BS
Circle
Vanessa Marie Waller, Criminal Justice and Sociology; BS
Clancy
V. Austin Rue, Management; BS
Colstrip
++Elizabeth Brown Blomback, Accounting Technology; AAS
++Elizabeth Brown Blomback, Administrative Assistant; AAS
Shaunna G. Borge, Accounting Technology; AAS
Carlin Hantz, Environmental Studies; BA
Dova A. Lear, Management; BS
Chase Robinson, Communication Arts (Mass); BA
Columbia Falls
*Roddy L. Hill, Applied Science; B
Columbus
**Lana MaryEllen Scott, Health and Human Performance (Human Performance Option); BS
*Jamie Kyle Blotske, Outdoor Adventure Leadership; BS
*Sarah Josephine Witt, Health and Human Performance (Health Promotion Option); BS
+Kathleen D. Hanson, Radiologic Technology; AAS
Charlee Marie Blaylock, Human Resources; AS
Heather Gauthier, Psychology; BS
Rhonda Hegstrom, Liberal Studies; BS
Lindsay A. Kellogg, Computer Programming and Application Development; AAS
Tonya Faye Kissler, Radiologic Technology; AAS
Janae Elizabeth Taylor, Medical Administrative Assistant; AAS
Anna Prouse Widdicombe, Practical Nursing; AAS
Conrad
**Ashley Greyn, Applied Science; B
Corvallis
Shannon Brewer, Accounting Assistant; CER
Ruby Opal Ostrander, Education; AA
Ryan Holden Wetzel, Liberal Studies; BS
Nathan Wilnau, Automotive Technology; AAS
Custer
+Zachery Keil, Computer Programming and Application Development; AAS
Loreé Linnea Boggess, Generalist; MS
Blake Anthony Ostermeyer McKenzie, Diesel Technology; AAS
Cut Bank
Joel C. Grinder, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling; MS
Melanie Ann Home Gun, Advanced Studies; MS
Deer Lodge
Richard Allen Hamblin, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling; MS
Daniel Lombardi, Public Relations; MS
Denton
Chelsey Lynn Jones, General Business; BS
Dillon
Kara Leigh Malesich, Liberal Studies; BS
Kathryn Sylvia Harasymczuk Tikalsky, Public Relations; BS
Dutton
Natalie Jane Rush, Interdisciplinary Studies; MED
Edgar
Keshia Anne Barber, Rehabilitation and Related Services; BS
Jennifer D. SinClair, Health Administration; BS
Ekalaka
***#Cory D. Lovec, Chemistry; BS
**Rachel Lynne Parry, Elementary Education; BS
Ennis
*Josie L. Werderman, Accounting; BS
Fishtail
*Alethea Lyn Brown, General Business; BS
Florence
Ryan Dunn, Applied Science; B
Forsyth
*Norris Shane Cole, Special Education (P-12); BS
*Norris Shane Cole, History Teaching Option; BA
+Rajean Claray Sprague, Radiologic Technology; AAS
Fort Peck
Rachel Ann McMurry, Psychology; BS
Frenchtown
Kathryn Alexander Cotnoir, Communication Arts (Organizational); BA
Fromberg
+Jeri D. Williams, Medical Coding and Insurance Billing; CER
Gardner
Peter P. Kirby, Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology; AAS
Garneill
*Taylor Jomae Brewington, Elementary Education; BS
Geraldine
Courtney Burtchett, Applied Science; B
Glasgow
++Julie Swanson, Computer Systems Technology; AAS
Erika Ann Austin, Accounting; BS
Travis Croy, Finance; BS
Natalie Hopstad, Psychology; BS
Glendive
Michael Alexander Calkins, General Business; BS
Abigail Hanna Dufner, Public Relations; BS
Great Falls
*John P. Godwin, Applied Science; B
*Candice J. Hering, Liberal Studies; BS
Kristen Coffman, Special Education (P-12)/Elementary Education; BS
Melissa Engan, Applied Science; B
Megan Gimenez, Health Administration; BS
Krista Michele Lee, Advanced Studies; MS
Natashia M. Lipp, Liberal Studies; BS
Jonathan Mckelvey, Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology; AAS
Dee M. Strauss, Health Administration; M
Hamilton
Melissa Hood, History; BA
Angela C. Richards Bratvold, Curriculum and Instruction; MED
Hardin
**Amanda L. Lemon, Special Education (P-12)/Elementary Education; BS
Gary L. Lehman, General Business; BS
Jeffrey Link, Elementary Education; BS
Giselle Perez, Human Services; BS
Sara Pretty Weasel, Accounting; BS
Harlem
+MaKyla Irene Archuleta, Radiologic Technology; AAS
Bradee Jordan Hawley, Psychology; BS
Harlowton
Lisa Beus, Health and Human Performance (Teaching Option K-12); BS
Drew Grant Galahan, Finance; BS
Brittney Alyse Hagberg, Biology Medical Laboratory Science Option; BS
Amber D. Johnston, Elementary Education; BS
Hailey Reynolds, Practical Nursing; AAS
Havre
***Karlee Ann Young, Elementary Education; BS
*Cali Jaye Freier, Mathematics Teaching Option; BS
Amy Lois Brown, Applied Science; B
Danielle Ostwalt, Psychology; BS
Florence D. Walter, Human Resources; AS
Helena
*Olivia May Johnson, Special Education (P-12)/Elementary Education; BS
*Katelyn Hattie Kovich, General Business; BS
*Sarah Lindsey Plaska, Health Administration; BS
+Brent Wunderlich, Paramedic; AAS
Karen Rose Baumgart, Public Relations; MS
Kathy Rose Carrette, Communication Arts (Mass); BA
Amy Kay DeMato, Applied Science; B
Shelby Hendrickson, Practical Nursing; AAS
Linda Jean Howard, Public Relations; MS
Rodger Davenport Hulbert, Health Administration; BS
Tara Jones, Public Relations; MS
Andrew John Miller, School Counseling; MED
Patrick L. Murphy, Management; BS
Brianon Alana Nordhagen, Public Relations; BS
Anna O'Donnell, Public Relations; MS
Hobson
Quincy Dawn Linhart, Public Relations; BS
Huntley
+Lindsay Lambert, Paramedic; AAS
Gary Thomas Draper, Political Science; BS
Devin S. Peterson, Medical Coding and Insurance Billing; CER
Phyllis L. Stonehocker, Interdisciplinary Studies; MED
Jessequa Yerger, Art Teaching Option; BA
Hysham
*Lane Morales, Psychology; BS
Sheena Ann Arneson, Medical Coding and Insurance Billing; CER
Joliet
+Tyler James Ketterling, Computer Programming and Application Development; AAS
Cherilyn Denton, English Teaching Option; BA
Christine J. Faulkner, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling; MS
Jacqueline Haaland-Barton, Practical Nursing; AAS
Jordan
*Rebecca Lynn Murnion, Elementary Education; BS
+Layne Thomas, Diesel Technology; AAS
Nichole Selvig, Psychology; BA
Judith Gap
Alex J. Spry, History Teaching Option; BA
Kalispell
**Ryan J. Bowman, Accounting; BS
**Jesse Fallon, Accounting; BS
**Rebecka S. Mickelboro, Health Administration; BS
+Karlee R. Omsberg, Radiologic Technology; AAS
Sarah M. Eickert, Practical Nursing; AAS
Mary Annette Fusaro, School Counseling; MED
Andrea D. Johnston, Accounting; BS
Stacey Lorrayne Pitt, Outdoor Adventure Leadership; BS
Cassondra Salvi, Applied Science; B
Ashley Waggener, General Studies; AS
Lame Deer
Fernando Kirk Little Bird, Jr., Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology; AAS
Laurel
**Ecko Edwards, Liberal Studies; BS
**Mikayla Maida, Elementary Education/Reading; BS
*Olivia A. Heidinger, Special Education (P-12)/Elementary Education; BS
++Patricia C. Little, Nursing; AS
+Rachel Leigh Dahl, Practical Nursing; AAS
+Autumn Maxwell, Nursing; AS
+Matthew Christopher Miller, General Studies; AS
+Hannah Elise Orth, General Studies; AS
Heather D. Altenhofen, Public Relations; MS
Wendy K. Bekkedahl, Sport, Recreation and Fitness Management; MS
Emily Julia Boileau, Psychology; BS
Kelsey Marie Brennan, Marketing; BS
Allison Abbey Cash, Medical Coding and Insurance Billing; CER
Ashley Renae Cellmer, Psychology; MS
Jessica Karol Contreraz, Elementary Education; BS
Heather Cunning, Psychiatric Rehabilitation; BS
Brandon Douglas, Liberal Studies; BS
Julie A. Hoffman, Human Services; BS
Jacob Miller, Process Plant Technology; AAS
Jacob Miller, General Studies; AS
Jenny Ariana Moran, Curriculum and Instruction; MED
Sarah Liesle Parks, Fire Science; AS
Debra L. Perrigo, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling; MS
Jeremy R. Salazar, Health and Human Performance (Human Performance Option); BS
Neil Stanford, Psychology; BS
Ashley Michelle Virag, Art; BFA
Jessica Wicks, Biology; BS
Lewistown
**Dylan Buehler, Elementary Education; BS
**Orrin A. Pyrah, General Business; BS
*Leah Maureen Berry, History; BA
Desiré Ann Brandt, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling; MS
Meggan M. Cirrincione, Interdisciplinary Studies; MED
Trevor Gilskey, Power Plant Technology; AAS
LaVonne Stacey Limpus, Educational Technology; MED
Noah Daniel Vallincourt, Curriculum and Instruction; MED
Anthony James Wier, Management; BS
Heidi Robertson Wilder, Interdisciplinary Studies; MED
Libby
Ahyoung Jun Huff, Health Administration; M
Lincoln
Anna M. Nicolai, Human Resources; AS
Livingston
Capri Nicole Ingram, Health and Human Performance (Health Promotion Option); BS
Abigail Kinsey, School Counseling; MED
Meghan Jean Miller, Environmental Studies; BA
Haley Nelson, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling; MS
Lodge Grass
Lisa Ann Daychild, Psychology; MS
Rumeal Good Luck, Health and Human Performance (Human Performance Option); BS
Cynthia M. Whiteman, General Business; BS
Lodgepole
Jenny O. Denny, Medical Coding and Insurance Billing; CER
Lolo
Adam Hanson, Nursing; AS
Manhattan
+Katie Dyksterhouse, Nursing; AS
Ryan Lee Blomback, Outdoor Adventure Leadership; BS
Tony D. Jansma, Public Relations; BS
Austin John Van Dyken, Fire Science; AS
Melstone
**Camie Jo McCaffree, Health and Human Performance (Human Performance Option); BS
Brian Eike, School Counseling; MED
Stephanie Newman, Finance; BS
Jeremiah D. Richardson, Elementary Education; BS
Miles City
**Kirsten Callie Kaufman, Accounting; BS
Joseph Errol Beeson, Curriculum and Instruction; MED
Kara Helland, General Studies; AA
Richard Patrick Francis Holman, Elementary Education; BS
Brenda Daniels Kneeland, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling; MS
Marshall S. Pluhar, Music Teaching Option; BA
Ammarritta Angelina Allaine Simpson, Psychology; BS
Missoula
**Hattie Redmon, Applied Science; B
+Travis J. Jette, Human Resources; AS
Abigail Dawson, Advanced Studies; MS
John Thomas Dickerson, General Business; BS
Adam B. Ratka, Applied Psychology; AA
Angela Marie Rowe, Generalist; MS
Ashley Nicole Shaw, General Business; BS
Molt
+Shelby Nicole Eckman, Human Resources; AS
Moore
*Ashleigh Annette Bartelt, Health and Human Performance (Human Performance Option); BS
Musselshell
Justin Shawn Ruth, Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology; AAS
Nashua
Tyson Christopher Lauckner, Power Plant Technology; AAS
Nye
Anna Hash Donohoe, Advanced Studies; MS
Park City
**Jodi J. Kinn, Environmental Studies; BA
*Kevin S. Kinney, Applied Science; B
Justin L. Anest, Process Plant Technology; AAS
Justin Anest, General Studies; AS
Holli Dawn Klein, Elementary Education; BS
Tanya Lawver, Nursing; AS
Plains
*Brandon P. Read, Applied Science; B
Plentywood
Craig William-Paul Aus, Finance; BS
Lorrie Lee Eggen, General Business; BS
Polson
Scott Dark, Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology; AAS
Billie Jo Rinke, General Business; BS
Pompeys Pillar
Adora J. Henderson, Elementary Education; BS
Power
Caitlyn M. Linder, Biology; BS
Pryor
Sarah Rose Beaumont, History; BA
Brandon Covers Up, Art Teaching Option; BA
Red Lodge
++Tracy Lynn Thormahlen, Computer Systems Technology; AAS
+Melissa McJunkin, Nursing; AS
Steven C. Derby, Diesel Technology; AAS
Robert Willard Donaldson IV, Political Science; BS
Jacob Ross Ellis, Fire Science; AS
Jennifer Lynn Michael, Practical Nursing; AAS
Christina Rasanen, Paramedic; AAS
Richey
++Heather Bireley, Human Resource Management; CER
Richland
Amy L. Solberg, Diesel Technology; AAS
Roberts
Taylor Sidwell, Special Education (P-12)/Elementary Education; BS
Roundup
Brandy M. Gustafson, Applied Science; B
Nikole Ann Markle, Interdisciplinary Studies; MED
Ashlee Nicole Rangitsch, Psychiatric Rehabilitation; BS
Dustin O. Sem, Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology; AAS
Rudyard
++Tarah Michelle Jurenka, Radiologic Technology; AAS
Savage
Branden James Ozbun, Interdisciplinary Studies; MED
Scobey
Ryan Danelson, Criminal Justice; BS
Seeley Lake
Julie Marie Haines, Advanced Studies; MS
Shepherd
*Tina Downing, Special Education (P-12)/Elementary Education; BS
*Josiah Lance Loven, Political Science; BS
*Megan Schaff, Elementary Education; BS
+Brandon Levi Hammond, Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology; AAS
+Ashley Klaassen, Radiologic Technology; AAS
Janel N. Barta, Nursing; AS
Amanda Marie DuVall, Mathematics Teaching Option; BS
Lorissa Harris, Psychology; BS
Kirk Robert Visser, Music Performance Option; BA
Sidney
*Alisha Chantell Steffan, Elementary Education/Reading; BS
Kaylie Davidson, Human Services; BS
Jennifer M. Doty, Health Administration; M
Samantha A. Sissel, Business Administration; AS
Somers
Sabrina N. Mitchell, History Teaching Option; BA
Robert Olson, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling; MS
Stanford
**Pamela Jo Fiedler, Accounting; BS
Sunburst
Darcy Renee Diegel, Generalist; MS
Terry
Parker Andrew Powell, Health Administration; M
Three Forks
Lisa Renee Andersen, Accounting; BS
John Travis Buttelman, Finance; BS
Ashley Elizabeth Hickert, Liberal Studies; BS
Trego
Melissa L. Brandon, Public Relations; BS
Troy
Christina A. Schertel, Generalist; MS
Turner
Maggie A. Kimmel, Business Administration; AS
Ulm
Shae R. Jenson, General Business; BS
Vida
Jamison Michael Haynie, Automotive Technology; AAS
West Glacier
+Rebecka S. Woodenknife, Office Assistant; CER
Westby
+Hallie Jo Westgard, Medical Administrative Assistant; AAS
Whitefish
BreAnna Phuoc Thanh Cameron, Health and Human Performance (Human Performance Option); BS
Whitehall
*Ian Fredric MacMurdie, Outdoor Adventure Leadership; BS
Layne C. Glaus, Athletic Training; MS
Florence Elizabeth Howser, Health Administration; BS
Wibaux
*Aaron Michael Maus, Biology; BS
Jonna Bertelsen, Medical Administrative Assistant; AAS
Winifred
Britney Ehlert, Medical Coding and Insurance Billing; CER
Winnett
*Anna H. Dembek, Health and Human Performance (Human Performance Option); BS
Wolf Point
Shandy Hanks, Finance; BS
Jeremiah Mark Zilkoski, School Counseling; MED
Worden
**Michelle Freeman, Elementary Education/Reading; BS
+Kaitlin R. Albrecht, Business Administration; AS
+Sara N. Nelson, Practical Nursing; AAS
Lynn Sandvick, Paramedic; AAS