A total of 2,608 students representing 42 states and numerous countries were awarded degrees from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater at the end of the 2008 spring session, according to the Office of the Registrar.
Graduates are listed by the towns they have designated as their hometowns, along with degree and subject area. Degrees earned with distinction — summa cum laude, magna cum laude or cum laude — are designated after the degree earned.
A complete list of Oklahoma, out-of-state and international graduates is available at http://osu.okstate .edu/graduates/.
The graduates from this area were:
Garfield County
CARRIER — Matthew Butler, bachelor of science in management, Enid High School 2003; Shelby Hall, bachelor of science in communication science and disorder, Chisholm High School 2004; and Tricia Watkins, bachelor of science in physical education, magna cum laude.
ENID — Kimberly Adkins, bachelor of arts in psychology, EHS, summa cum laude; Michael Aholt, bachelor of science in accounting, EHS 2004, magna cum laude; Amanda Antilla, bachelor of science in secondary education, EHS 2004; Adam Bowersox, bachelor of science in electrical engineering tech, EHS 2003; Jeremiah Burton, bachelor of science in management, EHS 2004; Angela Crispo, bachelor of science in biochemistry, EHS 2004; Alisha Davis, bachelor of science in sociology, EHS 2004; Tayler Delay-Fast, bachelor of fine arts in art, EHS 2003; Gregory Fisher, bachelor of science in electrical engineering, Drummond High School, 2003, cum laude; Colter Fluman, bachelor of science in natural resource ecology and management; Phillip Friesen, bachelor of science in biochemistry and molecular biology, EHS 2005, summa cum laude; Alex Goins, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, EHS 2003; Richard Harris, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering technology; James Hempfling, bachelor of science in horticulture, EHS 2003, magna cum laude; Ashley Holtzinger, bachelor of science in accounting, Chisholm 2004; Abby Hoppe, bachelor of arts in political science; Jared Howerton, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering technology, Drummond 2004; Malissa Hudson, bachelor of science in health promotion; Patrick Hurley, bachelor of science in horticulture, EHS 2001; Christopher Hutchison, bachelor of arts in psychology, EHS 2004, magna cum laude; Scott Jackson, master of music in pedagogy and performance, EHS 1996; Katie Johnson, bachelor of science in elementary education, Pioneer High School 2004; Cindy Jones, bachelor of science in chemistry; David Mays, bachelor of science in management; Michael McCoy, master of business administration in business administration; Ryan McCoy, bachelor of science in civil engineering, Drummond 2003; Meghan McMillin, master of science in communication science and disorder, EHS 2002; Lafe McNaughton, bachelor of science in aviation sciences, Drummond 2003; Robin Morris, bachelor of science in animal science, Chisholm 2003; Johnathan Murray, bachelor of arts in psychology, Pioneer 2003; Chad Newby, master of business administration in business administration, Chisholm 2002; Kyle Pendleton, bachelor of science in marketing, EHS 2003; Cody Porter, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, Chisholm 2003, cum laude; Matthew Randolph, bachelor of science in construction management technology, Chisholm 2004; Kaelyn Rank, bachelor of fine arts in art, Chisholm 2003; David Rempe, bachelor of science in natural resource ecology and management, Oklahoma Bible Academy 2004, magna cum laude; Carey Robinson, bachelor of science in secondary education, EHS 2004; Joshua Sandwick, bachelor of science in fire protection and safety technology, OBA 2003; Jon Sanford, bachelor of science in geology, Chisholm 2003; Jill Schnebel, bachelor of science in design housing and merchandising, Drummond 2003; Shanel Scott, bachelor of science in human development and family science, EHS 2003; Nathan Steier, bachelor of science in psychology; Sara Strickler, bachelor of science in design housing and merchandising, OBA 2004; Samuel Toews, bachelor of science in agribusiness, Kremlin-Hillsdale High School 2003; Lisa Usry, bachelor of science in accounting, Chisholm 2004; Evan Ward, bachelor of science in management, EHS 2003; Tyler Williams, bachelor of science in civil engineering, EHS 2003; and Erin Wood, bachelor of science in design housing and merchandising, Waukomis High School 2002.
GARBER — Janae Lamer, bachelor of science in biochemistry and molecular biology, Garber High School 2004; and Michelle Seidl, bachelor of science in agribusiness, Garber 2004.
HILLSDALE — Zachary Hoffsommer, bachelor of science in secondary education, OBA 2003; and Chelsea Lloyd, bachelor of science in secondary education, Kremlin-Hillsdale 2003.
HUNTER — Brody Buzzard, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering technology, Pond Creek-Hunter High School 2000.
Blaine County
CANTON — Emily Harrel, bachelor of science in elementary education, Seiling High School 2004, magna cum laude; and Jackie Haub, bachelor of science in physical education, Canton High School 2004.
OKEENE — Daesha Fisher-Brinson, bachelor of arts in psychology, Okeene High School 2004; Mark Fisher, bachelor of science in geography, Okeene 2002; Erica Lamle, bachelor of science in accounting, Okeene 2004; Kourtne Nelson, bachelor of science in economics, Fairview High School 2004; Ryan Oberst, bachelor of science in forestry; and Lauren Outhier, bachelor of science in health promotion, Okeene 2004.
WATONGA — Joe Gribble, bachelor of science in marketing, Watonga High School 2004; Jarrod Roach, doctor of veterinary medicine in veterinary medicine, Watonga; and Spencer Tomlinson, bachelor of science in fire protection and safety technology, Watonga 2004, magna cum laude.
Grant County
LAMONT — Todd Skaggs, bachelor of science in medical technology, Deer Creek-Lamont High School 2003; and Tanner Tebow, bachelor of science in journalism and broadcasting, Deer Creek-Lamont 2004, cum laude.
MEDFORD — Clayton Rob-bins, bachelor of science in management, Medford High School 2003.
POND CREEK — Darrin Schultz, bachelor of science in agricultural communications, Pond Creek-Hunter High School 2003.
WAKITA — Bryce Rapp, bachelor of science in nutritional sciences, Cherokee High School 2004.
Alfalfa County
CARMEN — Evin Goss, bachelor of science in agricultural communications, Timberlake High School 2004; and Devin O’Neil, bachelor of science in horticulture, Aline-Cleo High School 2003.
CHEROKEE — Shayla Highfill, bachelor of science in forestry, Cherokee 2003; Ross Littlefield, bachelor of science in finance, Cherokee 2004; Cody Puffinbarger, bachelor of science in management, Burlington High School 2001; and Patrick Stein, bachelor of science in agribusiness, Cherokee 2004, summa cum laude.
HELENA — Levi Dykes, doctor of veterinary medicine in veterinary medicine.
Major County
FAIRVIEW — Debra Button, master of science in teaching, learning and leadership; Kelli Gosney, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, Fairview High School 2003; Samantha Haworth, bachelor of science in human development and family science, Fairview 2003; and Kevin Wahl, doctor of veterinary medicine in veterinary medicine, Fairview.
RINGWOOD — Boone Davidson, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering technology, Ringwood High School 2004; Samantha Davidson, bachelor of science in agricultural communication, Ringwood 2004; Kelsey Rapp, bachelor of science in liberal studies, Ringwood 2004, magna cum laude; Toby Robison, bachelor of science in hotel and restaurant administration and bachelor of science in marketing, Ringwood 2003.
Kingfisher County
HENNESSEY — Linzie Mackey, bachelor of science in secondary education, Hennessey High School 2004; Michael Matousek, bachelor of science in biosystems engineering, Hennessey 2003; Rusty Richards, bachelor of science in mathematics and bachelor of science in secondary education, Hennessey 2003; Kimberly Riddle, bachelor of science in communication science and disorder, Hennessey 2004; Brandi States, bachelor of science in hotel and restaurant administration; Abby Taylor, bachelor of arts in journalism and broadcasting, Hennessey 2004, summa cum laude; Brittney Thompson, master of science in counseling, Hennessey 2003; Michael Walta, bachelor of music in music education, Hennessey 2001; Ryan Ward, bachelor of science in accounting, Hennessey 2004; and Kelsey Curran, bachelor of science in human development and family science, Owasso High School 2004.
KINGFISHER — Morgan Bengs, bachelor of science in hotel and restaurant administration, Kingfisher High School 1998; James Chandler, bachelor of science in agribusiness, Cashion High School 2002; Laura Dunn, bachelor of science in forestry, Oklahoma School of Science and Math 2004; Jonathan Krepel, bachelor of science in political science, Kingfisher 2004; Kelsey Kusik, bachelor of science in elementary education, Kingfisher 2004, magna cum laude; Grady Thiems, bachelor of science in biochemistry and molecular biology, Kingfisher 2004, cum laude; Amy Tollison, bachelor of science in management information systems, Kingfisher 2002; Jessica Waugh, bachelor of landscape architecture in landscape architecture, Kingfisher 2003; Kaci Wendt, bachelor of science in agricultural leadership; and Nathan Winters, bachelor of science in horticulture, Lomega High School 2001.
LOYAL — Jay Staude, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering technology.
OKARCHE — Thomas Mueggenborg, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering technology; Jimmy Rother, bachelor of science in health promotion, Okarche High School 2003; Tyler Schroder, bachelor of science in civil engineering, Okarche 2003; Tamara Smith, bachelor of science in secondary education, Tri-Central High School 2002; Jonathan Suttle, bachelor of science in marketing, Okarche 2004; Terri Vogt, bachelor of science in elementary education; and Whitney Wiginton, bachelor of science in management, Drumright High School 2004.
OMEGA — Tyler Castonguay, bachelor of science in agribusiness, Lomega 2004.