The Examiner
Eastern Jackson County —
Area students are among the spring 2008 graduates of the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Blue Springs –
- Natalie M. Alexander, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in marketing and a minor in art.
- Marvin B. Anwander, bachelor of science in education/secondary education with an emphasis in biology.
- Megan M. Baumgardner, bachelor of science in biochemistry, cum laude and honors scholar.
- Lindsey L. Blevins, bachelor of science in accountancy and a master of accountancy, magna cum laude.
- Ashley A. Block, bachelor of arts in interdisciplinary.
- Caitlin M. Carle, bachelor of science in education/secondary education with an emphasis in language arts, cum laude.
- David G. Combs, bachelor of arts in interdisciplinary and a bachelor of arts in Spanish with minors in history and political science.
- John A. Crossett, juris doctor, law.
- Joshua A. Fink, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in real estate.
- Stephen Finkbiner, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering and minor in mathematics.
- Derick J. Gee, bachelor of arts in German and a bachelor of arts in political science.
- Rachel L. Gordon, bachelor of arts in English and a bachelor of arts in psychology with a general honors certificate.
- Kristal N. Harmon, bachelor of science in human environmental science/textile and apparel management and a bachelor of arts in Spanish with a minor in business.
- James B. Hefner, graduate certificate in ggeographic information science.
- Brian A. Hollabaugh, bachelor of science in biological sciences, magna cum laude.
- Mark J. Johnson, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in marketing and a minor in aerospace studies.
- Jonathan E. Lambird, bachelor of science in biochemistry, magna cum laude and honors scholar.
- Randi J. McKeever, bachelor of science in education/elementary education, summa cum laude.
- Aubrey M. Mickey, bachelor of science in accountancy and a master of accountancy with a graduate certificate/taxation, magna cum laude.
- Sarah K. Mobley, bachelor of science in human environmental science/nutritional sciences with an emphasis in nutrition and fitness.
- Christina Payne, bachelor of science in education/elementary education, cum laude.
- Mary Ellen Poff, bachelor of journalism with an emphasis in photojournalism and a bachelor of arts in interdisciplinary with an emphasis in women’s and gender studies.
- Matthew R. Ponzer, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering with a minor in mathematics.
- Stephanie E. Rios, bachelor of science in education/elementary education, summa cum laude.
- Nicole E. Rippentrop, bachelor of science in human environmental science/nutritional sciences with an emphasis in nutrition and fitness.
- Kelly M. K. Roehrick, bachelor of science in education/elementary education, summa cum laude.
- Crystal E. Stauch, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in marketing.
- Shelby S. Stokes, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in marketing.
- Andrew A. Strope, bachelor of science in accountancy and a master of accountancy.
- Kevin D. Vogt, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in finance and banking, cum laude.
- Jason R. White, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, honors scholar.
- Nicholas N. White, bachelor of science in biological sciences.
- Bradley J. Williamson, bachelor of arts in psycholog
- James Williamson, bachelor of general studies.
Buckner –
- David J. Talley, juris doctor, law.
Grain Valley –
- Christina S. Belew, doctor of veterinary medicine.
- Jordan D. Burr, bachelor of arts in English, summa cum laude.
- Jonathan D. Lashbrook, bachelor of arts in psychology and a bachelor of arts in sociology.
- Randall T. Sallee, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in real estate, cum laude.
Independence –
- Robert A. Barr, master of arts in information and science learning technology with an emphasis in MU Direct Student.
- Whitney E. Boyd, bachelor of science in education/elementary education, summa cum laude.
- Adam J. Brown, bachelor of arts in interdisciplinary.
- Jonathan A. Caldwell, bachelor of science in electrical engineering with a minor in military science.
- Vincent M. Capotosto, bachelor of science in hotel and restaurant management.
- Linsey K. Carrier, bachelor of science in education/elementary education, magna cum laude.
- Lisa N. Carter, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering with a minor in mathematics.
- Serena H. French, bachelor of arts in anthropology and a minor in sociology.
- Garrett R. Gjerstad, bachelor of science in civil engineering.
- Ryan S. Goold, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering with an emphasis in aerospace, cum laude.
- Jonathan L. Hathhorn, bachelor of science in industrial engineering, magna cum laude.
- Adam C. Jennings, bachelor of science in biological sciences.
- Elizabeth A. Kelly, doctor of medicine.
- Vanessa R. Kramer, bachelor of social work and a certificate in multicultural.
- Ronnee M. Laughlin, doctor of education in educational leadership.
- Cassandra M. Leuty, bachelor of science in education/secondary education with an emphasis in social studies and a minor in Spanish.
- Linda M. Lorbecki, bachelor of science in education/early childhood education, cum laude.
- Chelsea L. McClain, juris doctor, law.
- Randy W. Rice, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in marketing.
- Courtney L. Schroeder, bachelor of journalism with an emphasis in convergence journalism and a minor in Spanish.
- Samala J. Smith, bachelor of science in education/elementary education.
- Alvin N. Tebe, bachelor of science in chemical engineering.
- Christopher R. Van Horn, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering with an emphasis in aerospace and a minor in mathematics.
- Shatari D. Wesson, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in marketing, cum laude.
Lake Tapawingo –
- Joan M. Welsh, bachelor of science in nursing and a general honors certificate, magna cum laude.
Lee’s Summit –
- Brett M. Austin, bachelor of science in electrical engineering and a bachelor of science in computer engineering with minors in computer science and mathematics, cum laude.
- Kelsey L. Beach, bachelor of general studies.
- Megan L. Beissenherz, bachelor of health science in preprofessional physical therapy, magna cum laude.
- Jessica L. Bergmann, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in marketing, magna cum laude.
- Kelly N. Brownfield, bachelor of arts in geography with an emphasis in physical and environmental.
- Rebecca A. Bullard, bachelor of science in education/elementary education, cum laude.
- Monica N. Cebula, bachelor of science in parks, recreation and tourism.
- Jordan R. Clementi, bachelor of arts in political science and a minor in philosophy.
- Chelsey L. Cline, bachelor of science in animal sciences, cum laude.
- David A. Collier, master of arts in classical languages.
- Jeffrey A. Crumley, bachelor of arts in communication and a minor in English.
- Courtney E. Dixon, bachelor of arts in communication and a minor in psychology, with honors.
- Craig S. Filipowicz, bachelor of arts in classics with an emphasis in classical language with a minor in history and a general honors certificate, magna cum laude.
- Brett H. Fisher, bachelor of science in civil engineering.
- Jason E. Foil, doctor of medicine.
- Anthony J. Gall, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering.
- Stephanie M. Gilpin, bachelor of science in education/elementary education, cum laude.
- Jeffrey M. Griffith, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in real estate, cum laude.
- Rachel C. Hatfield, bachelor of arts in English and a minor in journalism with a general honors certificate, magna cum laude.
- Cheryl C. Herrmann, bachelor of journalism with an emphasis in strategic communication and a minor in psychology.
- Andrew J. Holt, bachelor of science in computer engineering and a bachelor of science in electrical engineering with a a minor in computer science and mathematics.
- Devin R. Hyde, bachelor of science in animal sciences and a minor in business.
- Nathan A. Jones, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in finance and banking, summa cum laude.
- Ryan D. Koch, bachelor of arts in history.
- Caitlin M. Kuttenkuler, bachelor of social work.
- Greg M. Leven, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in real estate.
- Denise M. Link, bachelor of social work.
- Jeremiah L. McCord, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering with a minor in mathematics.
- Michael A. McKinne, doctor of education in educational leadership.
- Patrick W. McNamara, bachelor of arts in economics and a bachelor of arts in political science, magna cum laude.
- Jessica M. McNealy, master of health science in diagnostic medicine ultrasound.
- Rebecca A. Mitchell, bachelor of arts in English with a minor in business.
- Janell E. Mohme, educational specialist in information science and learning technology with an emphasis in MU Direct Student.
- Lauren M. Morasch, bachelor of science in nursing, cum laude.
- Ashley D. Morgan, bachelor of arts in international studies with an emphasis in Latin American studies.
- Jason A. Nickerson, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering with a minor in mathematics.
- Joshua M. Ronco, bachelor of science in chemical engineering with a minor in business.
- Jennifer E. Simonin, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in real estate.
- Kylee M. Sims, bachelor of arts in interdisciplinary.
- Viktor M. Stoll, bachelor of arts in history with minors in art history and archaeology, military science and political science.
- Olivia J. Trewatha, bachelor of arts in political science, a bachelor of arts in Russian and a bachelor of arts in Spanish.
- Jeffrey D. Volk, bachelor of science in chemical engineering, magna cum laude.
- Ellen C. Watley, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in marketing and a minor in personl financial management services, cum laude.
- Bryan A. Webb, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in management.
- Ryan C. Westhoff, juris doctor, law.
- Jessica A. Willibey, bachelor of arts in psychology with a minor in business.
- Michael S. Younker, juris doctor, law.
Lone Jack –
- Kelly M. Barber, bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in finance and banking.
- Stormie D. Dorrell, bachelor of arts in communication with a minor in film studies and a general honors certificate, magna cum laude.
Oak Grove –
- Cole W. Wimmer, bachelor of science in animal sciences.
Raytown –
- Stephanie L. Bankston, bachelor of arts in interdisciplinary and a bachelor of arts in Spanish.
- Nicholas J. Doedtman, bachelor of arts in mathematics.
- Adam D. Higgins, bachelor of arts in philosophy with a minor in business.
- Daniel R. Kuhn, bachelor of science in civil engineering.
- Sarah R. Manning, bachelor of science in education/secondary education with an emphasis in music education. Eric W. Steen, juris doctor, law.
- David A. Weidner, juris doctor, law.
Sibley –
- Caleb D. Postlethwait, bachelor of science in biological sciences and a bachelor of arts in computer science.



