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O R D E R O F E X E R C I S E S

PROCESSIONAL Ashley Carlson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English, Chief Marshal

NATIONAL ANTHEM Montana Western Cantabileers Words by Francis Scott Key, music by John Stafford Smith

BLACKFEET HONOR SONG Patrick Armstrong, Everett Armstrong, and Tristin Bullshoe: 2019 Graduates

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & INTRODUCTIONS Beth Weatherby, D.A., Chancellor, the University of Montana Western

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE STATE OF MONTANA The Honorable Mike Cooney, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Montana

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE MONTANA BOARD OF REGENTS Casey Winn Lozar, Montana University System Board of Regents & Assistant Vice President and Outreach Executive for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF MONTANA WESTERN Chad Funk, 2018-19 President, ASUMW

RECOGNITION CLASSES OF 1969 & 2019 Presentation of the Alumni Distinguished Service Award to Susan Jones Roxanne Engellant, UMW Foundation Executive Director and Director of Alumni Relations COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Casey Winn Lozar, Montana University System Board of Regents & Assistant Vice President and Outreach Executive for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES AND CONFERRING OF DEGREES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA WESTERN Associate Degrees Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees Beth Weatherby, D.A., Chancellor, Deborah Hedeen, Ph.D., Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, and Nicole Hazelbaker, M.B.A., Dean of Students

RECOGNITION OF HONOR GRADUATES Beth Weatherby, D.A., Chancellor

CONCLUDING REMARKS Beth Weatherby, D.A., Chancellor

RECESSIONAL The audience will remain seated until the stage party, faculty and graduates have left the gymnasium. Please join us at the reception for the Class of 2019 on the Tundra immediately following the ceremony.

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Kaitlyn Ellis New Meadows, ID

Katlynn C. Holmes Havre, MT

Sarah Ives Hamilton, MT

Ninette Johnson Ballantine, MT

Kessley Newton Maple Valley, WA

Shaylee Perry Arlee, MT

Marena R. Stidham White Sulphur Springs, MT

Lezlee Adele Theisen Bozeman, MT

Jacy M. Yoder Helena, MT

FARRIER SCIENCE CERTIFICATE Dawson W. Baxter Vancouver, WA

Chaparal Joan Clarke Lyman, WY

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

BUSINESS Alicia E. Borst Havre, MT • magna cum laude

Nicholas John Caffrey Kansas City, KS

Dylan Coody Livingston, MT

Jessica Larene Mitchell Dillon, MT

Ellen Wolferman Missoula, MT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE

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Katelyn Wilson Great Falls, MT • cum laude

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BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE Terra Brauhn Cut Bank, MT

Mercedes Jo Courchesne Missoula, MT

Madeline Ashley Hogan Butte, MT

Jill Michele Skinner Great Falls, MT • summa cum laude

BACHELOR OF ARTS

ANTHROPOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY

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Jacob Worthen Menan, ID

ENGLISH

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Emma V. King Missoula, MT

Ronald Shropshire Dallas, TX

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ENGLISH & SECONDARY EDUCATION

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GLOBAL POLITICS

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INTERDISCIPLINARY SOCIAL SCIENCE

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INTERDISCIPLINARY SOCIAL SCIENCE & SECONDARY EDUCATION

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MODERN HISTORY

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Kyle Collins Erickson Broadview, MT

Nathan Richard Eury Albemarle, NC • magna cum laude

John M. Gathman Helena, MT

Benjamin L. Halverson East Helena, MT

Mark L. McCombs Dillon, MT

Zoe Melinda Payne Great Falls, MT

Nora Spangler Gardiner, MT

MODERN HISTORY & SECONDARY EDUCATION

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Karie Favero Billings, MT • magna cum laude

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PSYCHOLOGY

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VISUAL ARTS

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ART EDUCATION K-12 Matthew Sekerak Montana City, MT • summa cum laude

BIOLOGY Courtney L. Anderson Dillon, MT • magna cum laude

Sarah Benjamin Calgary, AB, Canada

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Abigail A. Wilkerson Wilsall, MT

BUSINESS & COMPUTER APPLICATIONS EDUCATION

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Austin C. Amick Harper, OR • cum laude

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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ECOLOGY

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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

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Jacob Thomas McElroy Missoula, MT • cum laude

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Leigha C. Minnick Livingston, MT • cum laude

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Paige Marie Oveson Fairfield, MT

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ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATION

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Mitchell G. Carpenter Plains, MT

Cherika L. Penrod Miles City, MT

Aaron Tuttle Montana City, MT

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

John B. Allard III Roseville, CA • cum laude

Cory D. Martinez Dillon, MT

Tea Marie Rainey Hall, MT

Thomas Wilhelm Wagenknecht Dillon, MT

Daniel Perry Wight Florence, MT • cum laude

HEALTH & HUMAN PERFORMANCE

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Cody M. Connolly Billings, MT

Britt Nicole Cooper Harrison, MT • summa cum laude

Scottie L. Crigler Billings, MT

Christian C. Cullen Parma, ID

Sabrina Rose Durnez Livingston, MT • cum laude

Kaylea Jorgensen Anaconda, MT • cum laude

Kooper Kidgell Billings, MT

Russell Kujala Plains, MT

Tanner Matthew Lehr Hamilton, MT • summa cum laude

Riley Thomas Martello Bozeman, MT

Gabrielle Hunter Moeller Haugan, MT • cum laude

Kelsey Potter Glen Rose, TX • magna cum laude

William Kolby Tamol Helena, MT

Jonathan Verlanic Laurel, MT

MATHEMATICS

Britt Nicole Cooper Harrison, MT • summa cum laude

Baleigh A. Doyle Parker, CO • summa cum laude

Jarred M. Kvamme Helena, MT • magna cum laude

Tyler Cade Richardson Helena, MT

MUSIC EDUCATION K-12

Amie Henley Libby, MT

Leigha C. Minnick Livingston, MT • cum laude

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

Elyssa Barkman Soldotna, AK • cum laude

Ashley Kate Bird Broadus, MT • magna cum laude

Chaparal Joan Clarke Lyman, WY • magna cum laude

Hannah Harrington Yakima, WA • summa cum laude

Trista Harting Quincy, WA • magna cum laude

Anna Jane Hasper Chandler, AZ • summa cum laude

Allee Hilton Woodinville, WA

Mackenzie Kendall Snoqualmie, WA • cum laude

Zoe Roxanna LaBillois Lovettsville, VA • cum laude

Lianne S. Miller Medina, WA • magna cum laude

Sierra Marie Misevic Missoula, MT

Gillian Victoria Nasty Nederland, CO • magna cum laude

Erika Lohre Neffner Seattle, WA

Jonathan Robertson Helena, MT

Angela Rowan Bedford, VA • cum laude

Stephanie Rule Rochester, NY • cum laude

Jordynn T. Schindler Dillon, MT

Lauren Delaney Smith Dillon, MT • cum laude

Karin Elizabeth Zehm Vacaville, CA • cum laude

P-3 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Heather Marie Armfield Belgrade, MT • summa cum laude

Sara Ann Bielen Great Falls, MT • summa cum laude

Miranda L. Boyd Port Orchard, WA • summa cum laude

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Sarah Kerensa Bruner Roundup, MT • summa cum laude

Brittany G. Burns Browning, MT • summa cum laude

Kimberly Christine Cole Juneau, AK • magna cum laude

Hannah K. Croff Belt, MT • summa cum laude

Billie Danielle Grady Hamilton, MT • summa cum laude

Christina Marie Hansen Bozeman, MT • magna cum laude

Whitney Johnson Butte, MT

McKenzie Klunder Billings, MT • cum laude

Holly Marie Lochrie Butte, MT • magna cum laude

Alison Lovaas Dillon, MT • cum laude

Diane Mikelson Kalispell, MT • summa cum laude

Laura A. No Runner Browning, MT

Melissa Okrusch Butte, MT • magna cum laude

Kyra J. Palmer Kimberly, ID

Bobbie Jo Patterson Phoenix, AZ • summa cum laude

Caleena Joyce Robinson Great Falls, MT • summa cum laude

Melissa Vaughan Butte, MT • cum laude

Megan Walters Carpinteria, CA • summa cum laude

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH K-12

Kinsey K. Claassen Fort Benton, MT • cum laude

Tres Niles Cunningham Missoula, MT

Connor John Davis Kalispell, MT • cum laude

Tanner Diede Kalispell, MT

Zachery Tyler Janis Yakima, WA

Hunter Johnson Dillon, MT

Joseph Mile Lilio Kaneohe, HI

Connor G. McKillop Missoula, MT • summa cum laude

Michelle Switzer Richey, MT • magna cum laude

Hunter ThomsenGreat Falls, MT

Zachary Van Dyke Manhattan, MT • cum laude

Jonathan Verlanic Laurel, MT

Trae C. Williams Dillon, MT • magna cum laude

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION EDUCATOR LICENSURE Anna Armstrong Heart Butte, MT

Patrick D. Black Weasel Browning, MT

Marci M. Burd Browning, MT

Amy Irene DeRoche Browning, MT

Racquel Little Plume Browning, MT

David Ricci Browning, MT

Britney Jo Shooter Browning, MT

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MONTANA WESTERN HONORS PROGRAM

Our honors program gives curious and motivated students the opportunity to seek greater challenge through honors seminars.

The seminars are small, interactive, interdisciplinary classes, based on a common theme, rich in reading, writing and independent projects.

To graduate with an honors endorsement, students take at least four seminars including at least two seminars at the 300 or 400-level.

TRADITIONAL HOOD COLORS

AGRICULTURE

ARTS & HUMANITIES

BUSINESS

ECONOMICS

EDUCATION

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

FINE ARTS

JOURNALISM

LAW

LIBRARY SCIENCE

MUSIC

PHILOSOPHY

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PUBLIC HEALTH

SCIENCE

VETERINARY SCIENCE

Maize

White

Drab

Copper

Light Blue

Russet

Brown

Crimson

Purple

Lemon

Pink

Dark Blue

Sage Green

Salmon Pink

Golden Yellow

Gray

LATIN HONORS

3.85 to 4.00 GPA

3.65 to 3.84 GPA

3.33 to 3.64 GPA

summa cum laude

magna cum laude

cum laude

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CEREMONIAL MACE

The mace is a highly ornamented staff used during formal processions including today’s commencement processional.

Many U.S. universities and colleges use the mace exclusively for their commencement ceremonies. It is usually carried by a college president, chancellor, provost or grand marshal.

The mace dates back to medieval times when it was used as a weapon. By the 16th century, it became a symbol of authority and was embraced as a ceremonial object by colleges and universities.

Montana Western’s mace was created by the Industrial Arts Department in 1984 and its first documented use by a chief marshal was 1992.

Due to the great honor of receiving a Fulbright award, this year’s chief marshal is Dr. Ashley Carlson, Associate Professor of English at Montana Western.

CHANCELLOR'S MEDALLION

Dating back to the middle ages, the Chain of Office, anchored by the Chancellor's Medallion, is a traditional part of the regalia of university presidents and chancellors that is worn during formal academic functions.

Today’s commencement ceremony marks this as the introduction of the University of Montana Western Chancellor's Medallion. The medallion, struck in silver and plated in gold, was made by Medalcraft Mint Inc., located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Donated by the University of Montana Western Foundation, the medallion features the seal of the University of Montana Western.

"As the chair of the Montana Western Foundation Board of Directors, I am pleased that we can celebrate the 125th

anniversary of the University with such a beautiful gift to be enjoyed by all when it is worn proudly by the chancellor," said Deb Creger.

The medal will be passed down to each future chancellor at the University of Montana Western.

C O M M E N C E M E N T T R A D I T I O N S

The University of Montana Western is tobacco free. All types of tobacco use are prohibited on campus. Thank you for helping us maintain a healthy environment for everyone. Upon request, Montana Western provides written materials in alternative formats for persons with disabilities. For more information about this or other disability services and accommodation needs, please contact the Student Affairs Disability Office at 406-683-7388.

ACADEMIC REGALIA

Our tradition of the faculty wearing caps, gown and hoods had its origins in medieval universities of western Europe. The primary purpose was to distinguish persons of significant academic achievement. The hood has become a decorative and colorful guide to identifying the level of the degree, the academic field of learning and the institution from which the degree was received. Hoods are lined with the official colors of the university, and the hood trimming color indicates the subject to which the degree pertains.

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