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            More than 400 students recently graduated from Shawnee State University. SSU held its spring commencement on Saturday, May 1, on the campus’ Alumni Green. The ceremony was shortened because of the weather, however, degrees were conferred as a group. Below is a list of SSU’s newest graduates and their degrees.
Bachelor’s Degrees

TANZANIA

Dar Es Salam
Aika Minja, international relations.

UNITED STATES

Georgia

Evans
Timothy Steflik, history.

Kentucky

Ashland
Natalie Clark, psychology; Darryl Fitzpatrick, sport studies; Eliot Jacobs, social sciences; Alissa Mays, psychology.

Flatwoods
Joshua Oliver, sport studies.

Grayson
Sandra Rogers, nursing.

Greenup
Elizabeth Littleton, natural science.

Russell
Anna Johnson, business administration; Jacob Packer, individualized studies.

South Portsmouth
Joseph Fitch, plastics engineering technician.

South Shore
Paul Ramey, biology; Kimberly Robbins, business administration.

Vanceburg
Tyler Clark, social sciences; Debra Stevenson, sociology.

Maryland

Gwynn Oak
Milcah Chege, nursing.

Michigan

Indian River
Hanna Redrup, biology.

Ohio

Aberdeen
Brittany Morgan, nursing.

Athens
Donald Bush, digital simulation/game; Andrew Shelton, biology.

Barberton
Robert Askew, individualized studies.

Beaver
Laura Compton, sociology; Jennifer Jayne, fine arts; Jason Lawhorn, social sciences.

Blue Creek
Joy Hilderbrand, intervention specialist K-12; Tania Martinez, psychology.

Chillicothe
Jordan Buck, business administration; Erin Cottrill, fine arts; Tiffany Dailey, business administration; Joseph Jinks, sport studies; Jennifer Reynolds, psychology; Julia Rothgeb, fine arts; Staci White, mathematical sciences.

Cincinnati
Heather Devoe, sociology; John Hurst, business administration; Samuel McCoucha, digital simulation/game; Meghan Merz, biology; Joseph Reynolds; environmental engineering.

Coal Grove
Patrick Roush, psychology; Derek Turley, plastics engineering technician.

Columbus
Savoeung Ien, sport studies.

Coshocton
Whitney Williams, individualized studies.

Fayetteville
Derek White, sport studies.

Franklin Furnace
Brian Ramey, business administration.

Fremont
Rebecca Babione, early childhood preK-3.

Fresno
Jessica Rothenstine, middle childhood.

Ft. Loramie
Mallory Albers, natural science.

Gahanna
Mark Kieffer, digital simulation/game.

Gallipolis
Amber Wray, individualized studies.

Georgetown
Graham Purdy, athletic training.

Grove City
Nicholas Jester, sport studies.

Hillsboro
Sarah Fenner, individualized studies.

Ironton
Derek Lewis, fine arts.

Jackson
Kayla Burchett, sociology; Brandi Cooper, business administration; Desiree Nutt, psychology; Holly Piper, psychology.

Kettering
Michael Massaroni, business administration.

Lakeview
Ann Arndts, psychology.

Lancaster
Chelsea Fouch, sport studies.

Lexington
Caleb McCarther, computer engineering technician.

Logan
Corey Culbertson, business administration.

Lowell
Amy Holbert, business administration.

Lucasville
Alan Baughman, biology; Reece Brown, natural science; Gregory Crandall, athletic training; Joshua Days, biology; Carrie Dunham, biology; Kea Glenn, international relations; Sarah Green, early childhood preK-3; Pamela Hutchinson, business administration; Jeremery Jett, business administration; Jonni Kirby, business administration; Mark Leadingham, business administration; Stephanie Leadingham, chemistry; Stephen Mollette, business administration; Dustin Moore, biology; Jarrod Newkirk, computer engineering technician and digital simulation/game; Kristian Niziol, business administration; Robin Slusher, fine arts; Derrick Smith, computer engineering technician; Ciara Stambaugh, sociology; Jacob Thompson, fine arts.

Lynchburg
Carl Bingaman, business administration.

Manchester
Sarah Quinlan, biology.

Mansfield
Elise Histed, business administration; Paul Webb, social sciences.

Marengo
Darrell Cardwell, digital simulation/game.

Marietta
Dorian Combs, English humanities; Kayla Lauer, psychology; Ashlie Porter, athletic training.

McDermott
Dean Fairchild, athletic training; Brian Hunter, business administration; Cory Smith, biology, Darrick Tackett, business administration; Sara Wilson, early childhood preK-3.

Minford
Garet Bennett, environmental engineering; Derek Brown, natural science; Brandi Havens, individualized studies; Sharon Messer, business administration.

New Boston
Michele Hodge, business administration.

Oak Hill
Roger Canter, psychology.

Painesville
Michelle Hilborn, intervention specialist K-12.

Peebles
Kayla Brown, early childhood preK-3; Justin Dailey, computer engineering technician; James Davis Jr., English humanities; Sarah Howard, natural science; Jennifer McAdow, individualized studies; Naomi Shoemaker, history.

Pickerington
Zachary Shoaf, sport studies.


Piketon
Michelle Howard, individualized studies; Hope Robbins, chemistry.

Portsmouth
Seth Ankrom, business administration; Kristin Barber, computer engineering technician; Sarah Barney, mathematical sciences; Ashley Bartlett, chemistry; Kellie Bishop, business administration; Renea Canady, social sciences; Jeromy Carver, business administration; Chauncey Brown, business administration; Tolley Colley, business administration; Marcel Collins, sociology; Adam Dillow, fine arts; Chris Eatherton, fine arts; Ronald Erwin, sport studies; Scott Ewing, mathematical sciences; Jill Fischer, middle childhood; David Lee Ferrell, sociology; Nicole Fish, natural science; Adam Green, fine arts; Justin Gregory, sport studies; Jessica Hardin, social sciences; Patrisha Harvey, social sciences; Christina Hoffman, business administration; Tisha Hardin, social sciences; Brittani Horton, sport studies; Mannetta Howard, early childhood intervention specialist and PreK-3; Lauren Hicks, business administration; Julie Hiles, nursing; Rachel Holt, international relations; Brandon Howard, fine arts; Susan Hurt, fine arts; Cynthia Justice, psychology; Jennifer Lester, chemistry; Sumillya Lewis, business administration; Heather McWilliams, environmental engineering; Jennifer Midkiff, early childhood preK-3; David Miller, social sciences; William Miller, fine arts; Alicia Nicholson, business administration; Matthew Payton, business administration; Jeffrey Pendleton, intervention specialist K-12; Kory Porter, sport studies; Bryan Robinson, sport studies; Jacob Rouse, business administration; James Shugert, social sciences; Zack Sims, business administration; Joshua Skaggs, business administration; Michael Smith, history; Amalia Szava-Grundler, business administration; Sabrina Taylor, sport studies; Josh Teeters, history; Jiaxi Wang, psychology and sociology; Katherine Warner, fine arts.

Ripley
Mandy Flaugher, English humanities.

Rutland
Sarah Jenkins, fine arts.

Sciotoville
Jason Thompson, computer engineering technician; Ashley Duduit, business administration.

Seaman
Gideon Bankhead, business administration; Emily Brammer, early childhood intervention specialist.

South Charleston
Amanda Ray , sociology.

Seaman
Deborah Bankhead, English humanities; Amy Queen, social sciences.

South Point
Bryan Barker, environmental engineering; Amia Taylor, psychology.

South Webster
Brandon Coyan, business administration; Rebecca Lockert, sociology.

Stockdale
Catherine Canter, early childhood preK-3.

Stout
Steven Kelly, business administration.

Stoutsville
Krystina Preece, individualized studies.

Springfield
Allison Voorhees, English humanities; Kristina Jarrell, fine arts.

Waverly
Christopher Atkinson, digital simulation/game, Greg Bushatz, history; Lacy Davis, fine arts; Katie Evans, fine arts; Meredith Francis, psychology; Caroline Hatfield, psychology; Jessica Hubbard, nursing; Nicholas Legg, business administration; Jeb Lowder, environmental engineering; Kristalyn McDonald, psychology; Amanda Saltzman, individualized studies; Blair Taylor, sociology; Megan Williamson, athletic training.

West Portsmouth
Christi Adkins, business administration; Colton Adkins, biology; Jessica Bloomfield, early childhood intervention specialist; Christopher McCleese, chemistry; Madelyn Rutman, business administration; Amanda Sadler, psychology; Lauren Stout, middle childhood; Timothy Taylor, history; Heather Warnock, history and psychology; Danielle Winters, psychology; Brian Wroten, social sciences.

West Union
Audrey Hogge, natural science; Kimberley Jodrey, nursing; Aaron McCann, mathematical sciences; Jessica McCann, early childhood preK-3; Joshua Newton, individualized studies; James Pertuset, fine arts; Blake Prather, psychology.

Wheelersburg
Matthew Groves, business administration; Travis Gleim, biology and chemistry; Matthew Hoskins, business administration; Sarah Kiser, psychology; Jessica McGraw, psychology; Courtney Moore, sociology; Owen Runion, history; Aaron Sturgeon, biology; Kylie Timmons, sport studies; Sweden Walke, international relations; Jia Wang, business administration; Jason Ward, business administration; Heather Waugh, mathematical sciences.

Wilmington
Miranda Goldie, psychology.

Winchester
Justin Davis, intervention specialist K-12; Aaron Hall, business administration; Lindsey Hall, psychology.

Wooster
Brad Carrabine, fine arts.

Zanesville
Christine Curtis, individualized studies.

Virginia

Reston
Ashley Maddalena, fine arts.


Associate Degrees

Kentucky

Argillite
Joshua Salley, nursing.

Ashland
Josh Reynolds, electromechanical engineering; Annie Thompson, occupational therapy.

Firebrick
Johnda Buckler, respiratory therapy.

Flatwoods
April Barnette, physical therapy; Beverly Oney, physical therapy; Veronica Osborn, radiologic technology; Cassandra Shepherd, respiratory therapy.

Garrison
Jessica Fisher, occupational therapy assistant; Jessica Weddington, radiologic technology.

Quincy
Laken Moore, nursing.

Rush
Elizabeth Thomas, dental hygiene.

South Shore
Amy Allen, accounting; Amber Cooper, business management; Terry Stewart, nursing.

Summitt
Katrina Thomas, respiratory therapy.

Westwood
Megan Davidson, social sciences.

Ohio

Akron
Andrea Jackson, radiologic technology.

Bainbridge
Summer Rinehart, occupational therapy assistant.

Batavia
Stephanie Beasley, occupational therapy assistant.

Beaver
Michaela Bolen, occupational therapy assistant; Erica Carroll, radiologic technology; Jennifer Fuller, radiologic technology; Ashley Rowe, radiologic technology.

Bidwell
Michelle Regan, radiologic technology.

Bradford
Kristen Fike, nursing.

Bucyrus
Ashlee Cooper, dental hygiene.

Carroll
Ashley Rapp, nursing.

Chesapeake
Frankie Benson, nursing; Erin Black, occupational therapy assistant; Penny Hafer, nursing.

Chillicothe
Alexandria Brown, dental hygiene; Mickey Bryan, radiologic technology; Megan Buckler, radiologic technology; Nick Burkholder, respiratory therapy; Amanda Damron, dental hygiene; Jessica Eldridge, nursing; Amanda Hill, nursing; Kasey Parks, radiologic technology; Sarah Ray, medical laboratory; John Stewart, occupational therapy assistant; Regina Tolliver, nursing; Laurel Westberg-Walsh, nursing.

Cincinnati
Kelley Bowles, dental hygiene.

Columbus
Deanna Hunt, nursing.

Dayton
Amanda Jay, dental hygiene.

Dellroy
Cody Williams, computer aided drafting and design.

Dover
Jackie McCreery, occupational therapy assistant.

Frankfort
Haley Halcomb, radiologic technology.

Franklin Furnace
Andrea King, nursing; Kayla Page, nursing; Teresa Patrick, nursing; Jordan Roberts, occupational therapy assistant; Amanda Shaner, occupational therapy assistant; Courtney Thornsberry, nursing.

Gallipolis
Joshua Hollis, physical therapy.

Georgetown
Jill Cropper, physical therapy; Krista Davidson, medical laboratory.

Greenfield
Courtney Green, radiologic technology.

Harrison
Jolene Ruwe, physical therapy.

Hillsboro
Christopher Cruea, nursing; Emily Johnson, dental hygiene; Allison McCullough, radiologic technology.

Ironton
Harmoni Keller, office administration; John Bowen, radiologic technology; Nikki Brammer, medical laboratory; Anna Schmidt, occupational therapy assistant.

Jackson
Maria Anido, occupational therapy; Amanda Buckler, physical therapy; Nora Durham, occupational therapy assistant; Krysta Merrill, medical laboratory; Lacey Patrick, medical laboratory; Teresa Soria, radiologic technology.

Lancaster
Megan Wills, business management.

Lucasville
Lynlee Bond, occupational therapy assistant; Dawn Casey, medical laboratory; Michael Dadosky, electromechanical engineering; Cory Gregory, respiratory therapy; Christine Highland, nursing; Whitney Martin, physical therapy; Tara Mitchell, radiologic technology; Roberta Rice, physical therapy; Michelle Slone, nursing; Vanessa Smith, early childhood development; Jennifer Williams, medical laboratory.

Manchester
Allison Welch, physical therapy.

McArthur
Autumn Perry, nursing.

McDermott
Virginia Bedard, physical therapy; Robert Mitchell, nursing.

Millersburg
Callie Truit, dental hygiene.

Minford
Breana Basham, dental hygiene Christopher Moore, business management; Krista Rase, office administration.

New Philadelphia
Holly Widder, occupational therapy assistant.

Otway
Steven Harness, radiologic technology; Kristen LaCoste, nursing; Tasha Wilson, occupational therapy assistant.

Pedro
Sarah DePriest, radiologic technology.

Peebles
Justin Dailey, electromechanical engineering; Miranda Klickner, occupational therapy assistant; Jennifer McAdow, radiologic technology; Kayla Ross, nursing; Lacee Shiveley, radiologic technology.

Pickerington

Ryan Thompson, physical therapy;
Piketon
Jessica Braniff, business management; Kayla Brewster, radiologic technology; Ethan Harris, electromechanical engineering.

Portsmouth
Jeramey Bair, occupational therapy assistant; Brian Chabot, physical therapy; Gregory Coriell, physical therapy; Brent Downing, nursing; Lynsi Eason, office administration; Sarah Fox, nursing; Heidi Garrett, dental hygiene; Patricia Hecker, respiratory therapy; Lauren Hicks, accounting; Danielle Holtz, nursing; Pamela Hunter, nursing; Kyle Keaton, computer aided drafting and design; Robert Kerecz, nursing; Sarah Lawson, accounting; Melissa LeMaster, nursing; Matthew Little, nursing; Jennifer Lore, medical laboratory; Tiffany Mingus, medical laboratory; Brandy Oliphant, respiratory therapy; Donnella Ramsey, legal assisting; Cody Rankins, plastics engineering technician; Amanda Ratcliff, accounting; Deborahann Red, nursing; Casey Stapleton, nursing; Charlie Sweatt, plastics engineering technician; Venkata Vemsani, respiratory therapy.

Proctorville
Tiffany Clark, dental hygiene; Megan Lyon, occupational therapy assistant.

Ray
Molly Miller, medical laboratory.

Reynoldsburg
Rachel Robertson, business management.

Russellville
Ashley Henderson, nursing; Heather Koehler, dental hygiene; Sarah Woollard, radiologic technician.

Sciotoville
Ashley Harr, occupational therapy assistant; Zachary Holbrook, Arts and humanities.

South Webster
Andrea Cornell, office administration; Mariah Hall, radiologic technician; Erin Hankins, nursing; Anna Stewart, physical therapy.

Stoutsville
Kimberly Covell, dental hygiene.

Sylvania
Sara Armstrong, physical therapy.

Thornville
Kaitlyn Howell, dental hygiene.

Utica
Shellie Rummer, physical therapy.

Vinton
Sarah Hill, occupational therapy assistant.

Washington Court House
Bradley Sollars, physical therapy Assistant.

Waverly
James Colburn, occupational therapy assistant; Dorothy Girvin, Emergency Medical Technician; Christopher Hay, social science; Cory Howard, respiratory therapy; Rana Howard, nursing; Samantha Mays, nursing; Erin Peoples, nursing; Charlene Rapp, nursing.

Wellston
Kristen Joseph, dental hygiene.

West Portsmouth
Amy Ballengee, respiratory therapy; Joy Ballengee, respiratory therapy; Polly Brown, accounting; Cortney Frye, occupational therapy assistant; Kristyn McLaughlin, nursing.

West Union
Melissa Black, accounting; Cassie Jones, early childhood development; Sara Rogers, medical laboratory.

Wheelersburg
Kayla Crabtree, medical laboratory; Lena Gambill, nursing; Suzanna Gerlach, medical laboratory; Rae Heimbach, nursing; Marsha Justice, legal assisting; Joshua Phillips, social science; Thomas Porter, information tech management; Tonya Sowards, nursing; Jessica Waugh, nursing; Shawna Williams, legal assisting; Sherry Young, office administration.

Winchester
Kayla Shipley, physical therapy.

West Virginia

Barboursville
Kristi Chapman, nursing.