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

WELCOME VIDEO PRESENTATION

Beth Weatherby, D.A., Chancellor, the University of Montana Western

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE MONTANA BOARD OF REGENTS VIDEO PRESENTATION

Robert A. Nystuen, Montana University System Board of Regents & Market President of Glacier Bank

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF MONTANA WESTERN VIDEO PRESENTATION

Ethan Powell, 2019-20 President, ASUMW

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS VIDEO PRESENTATION

Kelly Cresswell, Executive Director at Reach Higher Montana and Vice President of the Student Assistance Foundation

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES AND CONFERRING OF DEGREES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA WESTERN VIDEO PRESENTATION

Certificates, Associate Degrees Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees

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EARLY CHILDHOOD CERTIFICATE

Aja Andrea CrawfordGreat Falls, MT

Margaret DeanHelena, MT

Lizeth HollisGreat Falls, MT

Melissa NikolakakosGreat Falls, MT

Theresa NostrantBozeman, MT

Karen Ray Laurel, MT

Jazmin RiveraDillon, MT

Megan RussellKalispell, MT

McKenna Rae Sealey Roundup, MT

Teri J. ValvodaEast Helena, MT

Kathy WhitishGreat Falls, MT

Pamela WiegandSun River, MT

FARRIER SCIENCE CERTIFICATE

Teadora T. KrausWest Allis, WI

Katrina Marie PanecJuniata, NE

Jack PedersonVictor, MT

GLASS CERTIFICATE

Tessa LokasonLaguna Beach, CA

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

BUSINESS

Nicholas John Caffrey Kansas City, KS

Brandon HunterReno, NV • cum laude

Miranda LeMieuxHelena, MT • magna cum laude

Anthony Lloyd Elgin ZulloChoteau, MT

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Shelby Alexander Lewistown, MT • summa cum laude

Bridgette Brennan Chinook, MT

Kharysa M. Bucher Kalispell, MT • cum laude

Kelsey ClarkMissoula, MT • summa cum laude

Jonna M. DallaserraButte, MT • cum laude

Amanda C. DodsonShelby, MT • magna cum laude

Sharon Elaine EastmanLivingston, MT • magna cum laude

Kaitlyn EllisNew Meadows, ID • cum laude

Emily FeddesTownsend, MT

Candace FritzGreat Falls, MT • cum laude

Emily GardnerReno, NV • summa cum laude

Christyna A. GillespeyLewistown, MT

KaSondra Marie GrymesHamilton, MT • magna cum laude

Kenyon HattenBoyd, MT • cum laude

Sasha HelmbrechtBillings, MT

Crystal HillBillings, MT • summa cum laude

Shelby HillLewistown, MT • magna cum laude

Kaden HitchensHelena, MT • magna cum laude

Alexandra IdeGreat Falls, MT • summa cum laude

Haley Jo JacobsonBozeman, MT • summa cum laude

Amy KundeyGreat Falls, MT • magna cum laude

Cassidy MandicButte, MT • summa cum laude

Megan MosbyLaurel, MT • summa cum laude

Kristen MuffickHelena, MT • magna cum laude

Melissa NikolakakosGreat Falls, MT • summa cum laude

Todd NordahlDillon, MT • cum laude

Jacquelyn S. PeguesMissoula, MT • magna cum laude

Shanae Hope PlocherCorvallis, MT • summa cum laude

Jazmin RiveraDillon, MT • magna cum laude

Marena R. Stidham White Sulphur Springs, MT

• summa cum laude

Desiree N. VaughnHavre, MT

Jennie L. YatesGreat Falls, MT • cum laude

EDUCATION STUDIES

Travis J. Ackerson Dillon, MT • cum laude

Tabitha Blockeel Fairfield, MT • cum laude

Cailey DenBoerLincoln, MT • summa cum laude

Emily EngenFort Benton, MT • summa cum laude

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Sheridan HaferButte, MT

Alexandra C. HughesMissoula, MT • magna cum laude

Karen KaleMerced, CA • magna cum laude

Keilie D. KohlmanBillings, MT • magna cum laude

Mary Beth LyonsButte, MT

Skiela MagerTwin Bridges, MT • magna cum laude

Amanda McClishAlder, MT • magna cum laude

Amara E. McDaniel Whitefish, MT • magna cum laude

Ryelee A. NahrgangCenterville, MT • cum laude

Theresa NostrantBozeman , MT • cum laude

Mckenna OriButte, MT • magna cum laude

Andrew PiersonDeer Lodge, MT

Myla Nicole RobbinsGreat Falls, MT • cum laude

Johnna Rae SimmonsWallace, ID • summa cum laude

Austyn N. Sivumaki Great Falls, MT

Jayden C. TrippHelena, MT • cum laude

Abbie Marie WithamHelena, MT • magna cum laude

EQUINE STUDIES

Ashley Kate BirdBroadus, MT • magna cum laude

Maggie Blandford Burlington, CO • magna cum laude

Jason Ferris Dillon, MT • cum laude

Lauren RidegHuson, MT • cum laude

Alexandria Christine ShaverBend, OR • magna cum laude

Sierra Alexis Marie YoungOnida, SD • magna cum laude

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

Ashley Kate BirdBroadus, MT • magna cum laude

Maggie BlandfordBurlington, CO • magna cum laude

Britney ChristensonHamer, ID

Bailey Mapes Spokane, WA • summa cum laude

Madison R. SandMalta, MT

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

Mariah M. AmsburyDillon, MT • magna cum laude

Bonner ApplegateDillon, MT

Benjamin Thomas ConoverMendham, NJ

Samantha DuncanEllensburg, WA • summa cum laude

Cade Daniel EstesKalispell, MT

Julia M. Hawley Bozeman , MT

Kyrah JonesLaBarge, WY • magna cum laude

Johanna K. MarcilleSpring Creek, NV

Joshua Dean MillsCuster, MT

Daniel MoussoHamilton, MT

Amber NelsonClancy, MT

Cameron Jade SturbaumDenver, CO

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE

Cameron AbdolhosseinzadehMemphis, TN

Brandon K. AimsbackBrowning, MT • cum laude

Iriey AndersonCondon, MT • cum laude

Jeremias AuchBoulder, MT • summa cum laude

Tyrone BairdMissoula, MT • cum laude

Halsten BeckValier, MT

Savanna BignellAvon, MT • cum laude

Tabitha Anne BlockeelFairfield, MT • cum laude

Drew Easton BlubaughDeer Lodge, MT • cum laude

Katherine BrownHelena, MT • summa cum laude

Tiffani BruceDillon, MT • cum laude

Kody Wesley CarverButte, MT

Britney ChristensonHamer, ID

Sara ChristiaensValier, MT • cum laude

Jacelyn CroffBrowning, MT

Ericka Hinojosa DelgadoTwin Bridges, MT

Gabriel DelormeColumbia Falls, MT

Cory DiazMissoula, MT

Alessandra E. DougherBozeman , MT

Ryann Dawn EhmanDeer Lodge, MT

Jerry David FerrisDillon, MT • cum laude

Olivia FitzGeraldJordan, MT • magna cum laude

Tallon GrayGreat Falls, MT • cum laude

Sheridan HaferButte, MT

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Marley HeldGreat Falls, MT • cum laude

Paul Goldsborough Helfrich Mammoth, WY • cum laude

Molly A. HickeyBozeman, MT

Karsyn HouskaThree Forks, MT • magna cum laude

Tamer JamiesonChinook, MT

Madison Johnson

Dillon, MT • magna cum laude

Tate Gerald Langel Helena, MT • magna cum laude

Kane LawsonHot Springs, MT • cum laude

Tyson LaylandIdaho Falls, ID • summa cum laude

Sean Brander MatticeDeer Lodge, MT

Walker Layne McKitrickMcAllister, MT • magna cum laude

Samantha MehtaWoodbury, MN

Seray N. MickenDillon, MT

Christina Marie MontgomeryCorvallis, MT

Chevyn-Rea MorganWaignea, HI

Trey MountsBelgrade, MT

Casey E. PalmerBrant Lake, NY

Jesus E. ParamoDesert Hot Springs, CA

Jacob ParishButte, MT • cum laude

Jack Sylvester PedersonDillon, MT

DeAndre DeRose PowellBattle Mountain, NV • cum laude

Trevor D. ReidChinook, MT • summa cum laude

Austin RogersFairfield, MT

MacKenzie RosenbaumFairfield, MT • magna cum laude

Paige RouseDillon, MT

Samantha SampsonWise River, MT

Kyle SchulteButte, MT • cum laude

Brooke K. SmithWhitehall, MT • summa cum laude

Rachel SmithWhitehall, MT

Graysen B. SpicherHingham, MT • summa cum laude

Lucas J. UeckerLewistown, MT

Kayla Sue UnderwoodGreat Falls, MT • summa cum laude

Hannah Claire WalesRidgefield, WA

Devon WatkinsSidney, MT

Hagen Joseph WebsterSpring Creek, NV

Taylor White Helena, MT • cum laude

Matthew WhitworthCarey, ID • cum laude

Logan WilsonDillon, MT

Matthew Riley WilsonHamilton, MT • cum laude

Brooke WiltbankHamilton, MT • magna cum laude

Taylor Alan Wood Victor, MT • summa cum laude

Sierra Alexis Marie YoungOnida, SD • magna cum laude

Anthony Lloyd Elgin ZulloChoteau, MT

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE

Mercedes Jo CourchesneMissoula, MT

BACHELOR OF ARTS

ANTHROPOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY

Levi G. AlvisSan Jose, CA • magna cum laude

Jenna EatonBillings, MT

Heather Jovay HardingPhilipsburg, MT

Jedediah-Benjamin Pekelo Kau HeffernanHauula, Hawaii • magna cum laude

Desirae M. KloseDillon, MT

Joseph ReedDillon, MT • magna cum laude

ENGLISH

William CogginsButte, MT

Rachel Lynn Harris Anaconda, MT

Jacob LeoHelena, MT

Amber NelsonClancy, MT

Ava Lavina NelsonLivingston, MT

Callie Rose WollenburgRed Lodge, MT

ENGLISH & SECONDARY EDUCATION

Devyn ChristianMeridian, ID

Samantha Jo DuncanEllensburg, WA • summa cum laude

Courtney Maye GeorgeBig Fork, MT • magna cum laude

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Mary Jo Ann HartmanHelena, MT • cum laude

Caitlin Celene Hortert Scappoose, OR • cum laude

Garrett William PoulsonBoise, ID

Cassandra Punohu Anaconda, MT • summa cum laude

Elizabeth R. SherwoodKalispell, MT

Thérèse VaniskoHelena, MT • cum laude

GLASS

Tessa LokasonLaguna Beach, CA

INTERDISCIPLINARY SOCIAL SCIENCE

Micah LaQuann BisbeeLapwai, ID • magna cum laude

Madline M. BowmanMeridian, ID • summa cum laude

Nathan Richard EuryHelena, MT • magna cum laude

Daniel Gregory FlanneryGreat Falls, MT • cum laude

INTERDISCIPLINARY SOCIAL SCIENCE & SECONDARY EDUCATION

Heather DudleyDillon, MT

Andrew KellyButte, MT

MODERN HISTORY

Madline M. BowmanMeridian, ID • summa cum laude

Caitlin CooperDillon, MT

Daniel Gregory FlanneryGreat Falls, MT • cum laude

Jacob D. SteilmanButte, MT • magna cum laude

MODERN HISTORY & SECONDARY EDUCATION

Heather DudleyDillon, MT

Jordon T. HuntGreat Falls, MT

PSYCHOLOGY

Kaylynn Michelle BakerColville, WA • cum laude

Harley R. BarnettTownsend, MT

Caitlyn Berringer-CorsoBig Timber, MT • magna cum laude

Julia M. HawleyBozeman , MT

Cassandra KnightEast Hartford, CT • cum laude

Aspen Noel KolwyckFairfield, MT

Johanna K. MarcilleSpring Creek, NV

Justin MayseBig Sky, MT

Isabel Rose MoughamianIdaho City, ID • cum laude

Brittany A. PeltonButte, MT

Brittany J. RooleyDillon, MT • cum laude

Augustina Raincrow WoffordDillon, MT • magna cum laude

VISUAL ARTS

Elizabeth K. FinleyChinook, MT • magna cum laude

Jenna Hope FoxChinook, MT • magna cum laude

Isabel Rose MoughamianIdaho City, ID • cum laude

Adrianna StandifordChinook, MT • magna cum laude

Rebecca Marie WeidkampCorvallis, MT • cum laude

Augustina Raincrow WoffordDillon, MT • magna cum laude

Marlee ZentnerSidney, MT • summa cum laude

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ART EDUCATION

Brooklyn Jo BennettHelena, MT • magna cum laude

Samara Rae BrunetWhitehall, MT • cum laude

Sharon BrayButte, MT • magna cum laude

Samantha DentHenderson, NV • magna cum laude

Samantha Jo MitchellDillon, MT • magna cum laude

Kamaria SinnottHelena, MT • cum laude

Adrianna StandifordChinook, MT • magna cum laude

BIOLOGY

Ryann Dawn EhmanDeer Lodge, MT

Julianna GonzalesGreat Falls, MT • cum laude

Sky LoslebenBig Fork, MT

Carol Grace MaxwellBancroft, ID • magna cum laude

Garrett MussmannMurtaugh, ID • summa cum laude

Heather Marie RedmanDove Canyon, CA

Casey Glenn RyterHamilton, MT

Skye SutphinLynnwood, WA • cum laude

Lucas J. UeckerLewistown, MT

Devon WatkinsSidney, MT

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BIOLOGY & SECONDARY EDUCATION

Aubrey CarpenterMelrose, MT • cum laude

BUSINESS & COMPUTER APPLICATIONS EDUCATION

Gary StevensonLodge Grass, MT • magna cum laude

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Cole BakerMissoula, MT • magna cum laude

Joshua Orion BendaSuperior, MT • summa cum laude

Sydney M. BergrenDarby, MT

Naycia Dianna BerryHelena, MT

Ashley Kate BirdBroadus, MT • magna cum laude

Maggie BlandfordBurlington, CO • magna cum laude

Brandy BookoutColorado and Alaska • cum laude

Connor John BurkhartFirth, ID • summa cum laude

Nicholas John CaffreyKansas City, KS

Dylan CoodyLivingston, MT

Christian DeaneIdaho Falls, ID • cum laude

James Edwards IIIBellevue, WA

Braegon Erickson Malta, ID

Jason Ferris Dillon, MT • cum laude

Elizabeth K. FinleyChinook, MT • magna cum laude

Jenna Hope FoxChinook, MT • magna cum laude

Grace Evelyn GathenEsperance, NY

Conner HagelKalispell, MT • cum laude

Cole James HarperButte, MT

Esther Elena HernandezTracy, CA

Milagros Moreyra HernandezValdez, AK

Molly Ann HickeyBozeman , MT

Brandon HunterReno, NV • cum laude

Joshua L. JessopCorvallis, MT • magna cum laude

Taylor Lynn JohnsonClyde Park, MT

Ibrahima KeitaSalt Lake City, UT

Mackenzie Kendall Snoqualmie, WA • cum laude

Faith Sunny KeysFort Peck , MT

Key KlunglandChinook, MT

Wyatt N. LaaksoBozeman , MT

MaKylyn R. LandonCenterville, MT

Nikolas A. LegarretaGooding, ID

Miranda LeMieuxHelena, MT • magna cum laude

Dylan Lindner Columbia Falls, MT

Marisa LustigCottonwood, ID • summa cum laude

Bailey MapesSpokane, WA • summa cum laude

Kaitlyn MatayaDeer Park, WA • summa cum laude

Denzel T. MauaBillings, MT

Sydney NashRoseburg, OR • magna cum laude

Addie Jo NesbitWillow Creek, MT • cum laude

Camas J. NevilleHamer, ID • cum laude

Jack PedersonVictor, MT

Dale Walker PetersonJackson, MT

Paul Jaymes PetersonTwin Bridges, MT

Ethan PowellGardiner, MT • cum laude

Lauren Rideg Frenchtown, MT • cum laude

Nate Anders RismonHavre, MT • cum laude

Ashton C. RussellSheridan, MT

Madison R. SandMalta, MT

Emilie Jane SaylerButte, MT

Dalton SessionsButte, MT

Conlan SmithIdaho Falls, ID

Lorrie Ann SmithLaie, HI • cum laude

Jaylee StimpsonPaul, ID • magna cum laude

Jes Lee TewsFallon, NV

Rikki Brooks ThompsonTrenton, UT • cum laude

Madison VanBaggenTualatin, OR • cum laude

Sophia WassBelgrade, MT • magna cum laude

Anna WilsonOlalla, WA • summa cum laude

Jamie WinesEly , NV • magna cum laude

Ellen WolfermanMissoula, MT

Sierra Alexis Marie YoungOnida, SD • magna cum laude

Anthony Lloyd Elgin Zullo Choteau, MT

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Susan Nicholson AndersonHelena, MT • summa cum laude

Rebecca A. BrewerLolo, MT • summa cum laude

Jennifer CichoszHavre, MT • summa cum laude

Khristi K. DrabbsMalta, MT • summa cum laude

Teah FullerAnaconda, MT • cum laude

Brandi Boone SimpsonBigfork, MT • summa cum laude

EARTH SCIENCE & SECONDARY EDUCATION

Mathew O'BrienKalispell, MT • magna cum laude

ECOLOGY

Bridger BertramSalmon, ID • magna cum laude

Kayla ColemanTwin Bridges, MT

Olivia FitzGeraldJordan, MT • magna cum laude

Michael Ross Grover Jr. Nampa, ID • cum laude

Paul Goldsborough HelfrichMammoth, WY • cum laude

Dylan JohnsonPower, MT

Drake KoppAnaconda, MT

Kyle LarsenFallon, NV • cum laude

Reno-Paul H. LindesmithPolson, MT

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

John BakkumTownsend, MT • magna cum laude

Paul G. BielawskiShelby, MT

Emilee BirneyDillon, MT • magna cum laude

Alannah Blackgoat Browning, MT • cum laude

Ashley BurdBrowning, MT • magna cum laude

Zebah T. BurdeauBrowning, MT • magna cum laude

Josey Ann CarrLonepine, MT • magna cum laude

Justine Jay ChristiansonHelena, MT • cum laude

Danielle CyrLincoln, MT • summa cum laude

Ava DunnehoffKalispell, MT • summa cum laude

Victoria FladstolConrad, MT

Kirsten Draeger GreilHelena, MT • summa cum laude

MaryCatherine HammWinter Haven, FL • cum laude

Vatore Anne HekkelAnaconda, MT • magna cum laude

Tanner HoffHot Springs, MT • cum laude

Karsyn HouskaThree Forks, MT • magna cum laude

Tana HubberButte, MT • cum laude

Alexandra C. HughesMissoula, MT • magna cum laude

Shelby KluesnerDillon, MT • magna cum laude

Lacey KnadlerAnaconda, MT • magna cum laude

Catherine Elizabeth KrausButte, MT • cum laude

Kathryn KroppPhoenix, AZ • summa cum laude

Rosa Helena LincolnHelena, MT • summa cum laude

Sierra LyonsLander, WY • summa cum laude

McKayla MacielBillings, MT • magna cum laude

Kylie McCreeBelgrade, MT • magna cum laude

Shayla Mae McGregorHelena, MT • magna cum laude

Walker Layne McKitrickMcAllister, MT • magna cum laude

Sydney Raye Not AfraidLodge Grass, MT

Jessica Lynn PickensHelena, MT • cum laude

Marcus F. Richards Butte, MT • magna cum laude

Megan Russell Kalispell, MT • summa cum laude

Justin M. SilvaHot Springs, MT • cum laude

Johnna Rae SimmonsBillings, MT • summa cum laude

Graysen B. Spicher Hingham, MT • summa cum laude

DeeDee Belle Spotted BearCut Bank, MT • cum laude

Rachael SwimleyBozeman , MT • cum laude

Jayden C. TrippHelena, MT • cum laude

Ashlee N. VingomButte, MT • cum laude

Jessica Ann WatsonMissoula, MT • summa cum laude

ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATION

Anne Mariah AlsethBoise, ID • magna cum laudeUMW HONORS PROGRAM ENDORSEMENT

Emerson BlotzChanhassen, MN • magna cum laude

Shilah Marie Doble Polson, MT

Eric DrissellLewistown, MT • magna cum laude

Jessica M. FieldsHelena, MT • magna cum laude

Tate Gerald LangelHelena, MT • magna cum laude

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Margo Lorene AndersonPomerene, AZ • summa cum laude

Emerson BlotzChanhassen, MN • magna cum laude

Cory DiazMissoula, MT

Eric DrissellLewistown, MT • magna cum laude

Nathan HutsonLewiston, ID

Lydia Marie LandauWoodland, CA • summa cum laude

Tate Gerald LangelHelena, MT • magna cum laude

Erin L. McGowanKalispell, MT • summa cum laude

Tea RaineyHall, MT

Megan Lee TarmichaelNewberg, OR • summa cum laude

Lonnie Von OesenGreat Falls, MT

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Zacherie L. BrownHamilton, MT

GENERAL SCIENCE BROAD FIELD & SECONDARY EDUCATION

Aubrey CarpenterMelrose, MT • cum laude

HEALTH & HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Tori AndersonRigby, ID • cum laude

Terri ArnesonAnaconda, MT

Harley R. BarnettTownsend, MT

Brandy BookoutColorado and Alaska • cum laude

Coleton DavisKalispell, MT

Derrek DurocherChoteau, MT • magna cum laude

Kelsie Jo GrayDeer Lodge, MT • magna cum laude

Brianna KingSpokane, WA

Bethany A. McLeanButte, MT • cum laude

Alexa Rose MortonSan Diego, CA • magna cum laude

Carly PatersonSand Coulee, MT

Chad Michael PetersonButte, MT

TediJo ToddBig Timber, MT • summa cum laude

Michael Allen WigginsDillon, MT

Katelyn WilsonGreat Falls, MT • cum laude

Kaylin WilsonYelm, WA

Journy C. F. Young Kettle Falls, WA

MATHEMATICS

Olivia FitzGeraldJordan, MT • magna cum laude

Tyler Cade RichardsonHelena, MT

MATHEMATICS & SECONDARY EDUCATION

Jerry D. FerrisDillon, MT • cum laude

Joseph T. JoyceButte, MT • cum laude

NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

Dana ArmisteadZebulon, GA

Ashley Kate BirdBroadus, MT • magna cum laude

Maggie BlandfordBurlington, CO • magna cum laude

Britney ChristensonDubois, ID

Jason Ferris Dillon, MT • cum laude

Trista HartingQuincy, WA • magna cum laude

Teadora T. KrausWest Allis, WI • cum laude

Sky LoslebenBig Fork, MT

Marisa LustigCottonwood, ID • summa cum laude

Jacob MalekHighwood, MT • magna cum laude

Bailey MapesSpokane, WA • summa cum laude

Renata MillerAnchorage, AK • magna cum laude

Sierra Marie MisevicMissoula, MT

Garrett MussmannMurtaugh, ID • summa cum laude

Camas J. NevilleHamer, ID • cum laude

Katrina PanecJuniata, NE • magna cum laude

Lauren RidegFrenchtown, MT • cum laude

Jordynn SchindlerDillon, MT • cum laude

Alexandria C. ShaverBend, OR • magna cum laude

Lorrie Ann SmithLaie, HI • cum laude

Anna WilsonOlalla, WA • summa cum laude

Jamie WinesEly , NV • magna cum laude

P-3 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Heidi Ann BeckerColstrip, MT • magna cum laude

Kimberly Kay BrownLibby, MT • summa cum laude

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Cheryl L. DeswoodBrowning, MT • cum laude

Jonna M. DallaserraButte, MT • cum laude

Megan DunlopArlee, MT • summa cum laude

Kaitlyn EllisNew Meadows, NV • cum laude

Tammy FoleyBrady, TX • cum laude

Candace FritzGreat Falls, MT • magna cum laude

Erin Sue GalleAnaconda, MT • cum laude

Louise Elaine GiebelBrowning, MT • summa cum laude

Justin GrahamLibby, MT • cum laude

Kelsey Hall Browning, MT

Hailey Jo HeadleyButte, MT

Ninette JohnsonBallantine, MT • summa cum laude

Rebecca KennedyBrowning, MT • summa cum laude

Colleen M. KiviGreat Falls, MT • cum laude

Sierra LakeHamilton, MT • summa cum laude

Mckenzie LencioniSand Coulee, MT • cum laude

Leah LybeckKalispell, MT • summa cum laude

Shayla MontgomeryLibby, MT • magna cum laude

Jennifer Jo MooreGreat Falls, MT • magna cum laude

Joni NeidighTroy, MT • magna cum laude

Shylah Marie PolingStevensville, MT • summa cum laude

Mellonie Roesler-BegalkeTroy, MT • summa cum laude

Melissa VaughanButte, MT • cum laude

Angela Coreen WheelerLaurel, MT

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH K-12

Tyrone BairdMissoula, MT • cum laude

Drew Easton BlubaughDeer Lodge, MT • cum laude

Taylor CanrightHelena, MT • cum laude

Bryce Patrick CuchineGreat Falls, MT • magna cum laude

Eli HohnTownsend, MT

Austin KingsburyButte, MT

Jeffrey T. KrissekBillings, MT • cum laude

Shelbi Kristen KuslerKalispell, MT • magna cum laude

Quinn Riley McGlothlinSidney, MT • cum laude

Murphy McGowanLincolnville, ME • magna cum laude

Hollee MeekSimms, MT • magna cum laude

Madison Quinn PerimanGreat Falls, MT

Connor SchulteButte, MT

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MONTANA WESTERN HONORS PROGRAM

ANNE ALSETH,

2020 HONORS PROGRAM ENDORSEMENT

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

ECONOMICS

EDUCATION

FINE ARTS

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

LIBRARY SCIENCE

MUSIC

ARTS & HUMANITIES

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PUBLIC HEALTH

SCIENCE

VETERINARY SCIENCE

BUSINESS

JOURNALISM

LAW

PHILOSOPHY

Maize

Copper

Light Blue

Brown

Russet

Lemon

Pink

White

Sage Green

Salmon Pink

Golden Yellow

Gray

Drab

Crimson

Purple

Dark Blue

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.

This year’s chief marshal is Dr. Alan Weltzien, Professor of English at the University of Montana Western. Dr. Weltzien is retiring this spring after 29 years of teaching 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. The University of Montana Western Chancellor's M e d a l l i o n w a s i n t ro d u c e d a t l a s t y e a r ’ s commencement ceremony. The medal, 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 and will be passed down to each future chancellor.

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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