Graduation 2002

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May 4, 2002 -- 230 degrees were awarded, with twelve being Masters of Education from the University of Montana, during the 105th Commencement at University of Montana- Western The ceremonies were held May 4, 2002. Anaconda:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Sarah Elizabeth Anderson**, John William Gallagher**, Tanya L. Lucier (magna cum laude), Mark A. Matosich**, Rebecca J. McKenna**

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Mary Jean Ferguson, Scott Frank**, Liberty C. Kortum

Bachelor of Arts:

Travis Scott Roberts***

Arlee:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Tachini Tia Pete+** (cum laude)

Bachelor of Arts:

Jason Travis Smith*

Babb:
Bachelor of Arts:

Billie Jo Bull Calf-Juneau

Belgrade:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Kirsten R. Anderson-Hight** (cum laude)

Big Fork:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Kara K. Gronley (magna cum laude)

Billings:
Bachelor Of Arts:

Jessica Irene Hudson (cum laude)

Associate Of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education:

Alana Churchill*

Bozeman:
Associate Of Applied Science in Tourism and Recreation:

Shane Everett Thornton*

Browning:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Shelly Marie Hall+ (cum laude), Jimi Marie Lunak (cum laude), Rhonda Jean Strand+

Busby:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Rowdy Alexander

Butte:
University of Montana Master of Education:

Karla J. Ahlborn, Terri Ann Daily, James J. Konen, Cindra Lord Powers, Joanie Lyons, Cori L. McMillan, Patricia Murphy Sayler, Linda Ann Skinner, Shani Thompson-Bailey

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Jessica LeFever Alley** (cum laude), Aimee Lorraince Beaudry (magna cum laude), Rebecca J. Burke**, Miranda M. Burns** (cum laude), Jodi M. Celli (cum laude), Kara Jean Evans (cum laude), Jennifer E. Kerns, Christine M. Leathers**, Jacqueline Anne LeCoure*, Joseph Lester***, Nadine Marie Moe** (cum laude), Kellie Lee Norman, Stacy Lynn O¹Neill (magna cum laude), Jilian Pederson, Keri M. Petritz** (summa cum laude), Carleen Janelle Piercy, Kristine Marie Stenson, Kristen Joyce Uggetti***

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education :

Celestine (Regan) Becky* (magna cum laude), Craig M. Chatriand, Krista Harrington (cum laude), Rebecca Leah Hindley** (cum laude), Jill Scott Jacobsen (cum laude), Travis James Johnson (cum laude), Angela Kennedy**^ (cum laude), Stephen Robert McCarthy (cum laude), Tamara Heidi McGillen (magna cum laude), Zach Murphy*, Wendy Ann Pahut, Melody Corrine Rice** (summa cum laude), Cory Lee Snow^ (cum laude), Jackalynn M. Snow (cum laude)

Bachelor of Arts:

Ryan R. Anderson**, Jennifer Lyn Hope***, Dawn M. Stodden** (cum laude)

Associate of Arts:

Michael Matthew McGree**

Associate Of Applied Science in Computer Layout and Design:

Jill Scott Jacobsen

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education:

Julie Crowley-Radcliffe, Lacey J. Kearns, Rita LaMiaux, Nadine Marie Moe**

Cascade:
Bachelor of Arts:

Lisa Marie Hall***

Associate of Applied Science in Tourism and Recreation:

Lisa Marie Hall

Columbia Falls:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Wendy L. Hanson-Thompson** (summa cum laude)

Corvallis:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Spencer William Huls (magna cum laude)

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Layout and Design:

Christina Diana Oppegard

Cut Bank:
Bachelor of Arts:

Valora Wadman (cum laude)

Deer Lodge:
University of Montana Master of Education:

Teresa Smith

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Sara Michelle Ronnemose (magna cum laude)

Dillon:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Melissa Anna Hughes (magna cum laude), Kathy Kimzey** (magna cum laude), Alysia C. Leone, Erica Marie Peterson*, Robb Douglas Sager, Lacie Marie Scott**, Tammy Marie Stewart (magna cum laude), Jody Anderson Wolfe***

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Scott Alan Darrington (cum laude), Tad J. Else, Larry G. Ericksen**, Douglas V. Fisher**, Scott M. Grasky, Shane Hickenbottom, Arthur W. Kehler**, Sherri J. Kelley (magna cum laude), Tonya Leone**, Julie Ijames Walker (magna cum laude)

Bachelor of Arts:

Michael Benales (magna cum laude), Matthew Andrew Blades, Kathryn Anne Bradley** (summa cum laude), Kasey L. Briggs**, Rodrick Brooks**, Carrie Lynn Catling (cum laude), Jamie L. Davis, Gail L. Frazelle, Darann Lee Glaus***, Keni Aldene Grose*, Sherri J. Kelley (magna cum laude), Christine Anne Kolar (magna cum laude), Thomas Guy Krank (cum laude), Felicity E. Lansing*, Monica Elizabeth Leone***, Jordan H. Mantha (summa cum laude), Eileen J. Merry-Shea***, Natalie M. Nield, Alison Parvey, Brendan Reints*** (magna cum laude), George W. Smith, Jr. (magna cum laude), Ben Sorensen (summa cum laude), Lesli M. Wheeler, Tammy Jean Wheeler**

Associate of Arts:

Tammy Eberline

Associate of Applied Science in Business:

Tina Lee Morris, Erica M. Peters

Associate of Appllied Science in Computer Layout and Design:

Sarah M. Mild**, Maggie Trezza Schaub*

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education:

Maria Murphy Hansen**

Associate of Applied Science in Tourism and Recreation:

Kasey L. Briggs**

Dixon:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Janita Lynn VonHeeder+ (magna cum laude)

Ennis:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Keith A.Handlos***

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education:

Jennifer Miller Ericksen*

Fairfield:
Bachelor of Arts:

Travis A. Schenk*

Ferndale:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Ken D. Sharr (summa cum laude)

Fishtail:
Bachelor of Arts:

Cody Thomas Clark (cum laude)

Frenchtown:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Andrew M. Rondeau** (cum laude)

Bachelor of Arts:

James B. Rondeau

Geraldine:
Associate of Science:

Angela Grace Muir*

Glasgow:
Bachelor of Arts:

Kimberly Anne Dolan*** (cum laude)

Glen:
Bachelor of Arts:

Candace M. Wondercheck (magna cum laude)

Great Falls:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Edward Thomas McNamee*

Bachelor of Arts:

Shane E. Kravik**

Bachelor of Applied Science:

Shane A. Moran

Associate of Applied Science in Tourism and Recreation :

Shane A. Moran**

Hamilton:
Bachelor of Arts:

Mary Malik (summa cum laude)

Harrison:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Kristina Rice**

Havre:
Associate of Science:

Zane Solomon*

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education:

Betty A. Alexander, Rebecca Molly Nicholson, Kathy Shupert Peterson

Helena:
University of Montana Master of Education:

Gwyn Townsend Daniels

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Casey J. Lyndes**, Kelly Rae Scarr* (cum laude)

Bachelor of Arts:

Patricia M. Winden***

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education:

Kari Ann Shirley

Joplin:
Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education:

Susan A. VanDessel

Kalispell:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Melanie Brewer (cum laude)

Lewiston:
University of Montana Master of Education:

Darci Gillen Riley

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Erin Marie Dunn (cum laude), Vicki E. Rife (summa cum laude)

Libby:
Bachelor of Arts:

G. Brian Lisle**

Malta:
Bachelor of Arts:

Jason M. Olson

Melrose:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Crystal L. Decker

Miles City:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Tamara S. Peaslee (magna cum laude)

Missoula:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Jason M. Semmens

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education:

Christine M. Domitrovich*, Kelly R. Kopitzke, Mary Karen Giuliani*

Polson:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Jody L. Jones*+ (magna cum laude), Julia Ann Williams+

Bachelor of Arts:

Hoke R. Lytton

Pony:
Bachelor of Arts:

Jari Jo Shur^ (cum laude)

Ronan:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Ann J. Kolattukudy+, Cristen Marie Morigeau+, Katherine Peterson*+ (summa cum laude)

Roundup:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Benjamin Robert Tull

Sand Coulee:
Bachelor of Arts:

Kevin D. Scott

Scoby:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Christy Ann Hendricks (cum laude)

Seely Lake:
Bachelor of Arts:

Shilo Heather Anders** (summa cum laude)

Shepherd:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Mark A. Beddes

Sheridan:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Donald Bryce Ostler**

Bachelor of Arts:

Gregory M. Day** (summa cum laude)

Sidney:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Edcuation:

Melissa R. Zipperian** (magna cum laude)

Bachelor of Arts:

J.C. D. Youngquist

St. Ignatius:
Bachelor of Science n Elementary Education:

Shawn David Orr+ (summa cum laude)

Stevensville:
Bachelor of Arts:

Chad R. Herman**

Stockett:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Jesscia Renee Umphres (cum laude)

Sun River:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Suzanne H. Bink (magna cum laude)

Three Forks:
Bachelor of Arts:

Shane Rodney Allen

Troy:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Desaray L. Hemmerling, Mandi Myers (cum laude)

Twin Bridges:
Bachelor of Arts:

Jera Lynn Sitton** (summa cum laude)

Walkerville:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Mike A. Downes**

West Yellowstone:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Robert Lee Hay** (cum laude)

Whitefish:
Bachelor of Arts:

Shannon Kay Quiram (magna cum laude)

Whitehall:
Bachelor of Science of Elementary Education:

Michael John Welch (cum laude)

Bachelor of Arts:

Heather Ann Smith***

Wise River:
Bachelor of Arts:

Matthew Thomas White

OUT OF STATE Cordova, AK:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Douglas S. Carroll (magna cum laude)

Long Beach, CA:
Bachelor of Arts:

Taro D. Golden, Sr.*

Los Gatos, CA:
Associate of Applied Science in Tourism and Recreation:

Kelli Marie Davies**

San Francisco, CA:
Bachelor of Art:

Raquel Buenrostro**^ (cum laude)

West Wood, CA:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Dru Anne Earll** (cum laude)

Eden, ID:
Bachelor of Arts:

Dylan Lish

Jerome, ID:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Joshua R. Bay**

Salmon, ID:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Rhoda L. Toynbee

Shelly, ID:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Michael Adam Messick* (summa cum laude)

Shonshone, ID:
Bachelor of Arts:

Danielle M. Ross (magna cum laude)

Soda Springs, ID:
Associate of Science:

McKay Miller Young

Rupert, ID:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Rori Noelle Lant (magna cum laude)

Naperville, IL:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Margaret Rhodes*

Leawood, KS:
Bachelor of Arts:

Thomas M. Caffrey

Hudsonville, MI:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Gregory M. Dyk**

Belcourt, ND:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Michele A. Delorme-Belgrade+ (cum laude)

Neligh, NE:
Bachelor of Arts:

Debbie Syck^ (summa cum laude)

Battle Mountain, NV:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

April N. Stanley**

Incline Village, NV:
Associate of Applied Science in Tourism and Recreation:

Thomas L. Wetzstein***

Las Vegas, NV:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Angela Kay Peterson* (magna cum laude)

Laughlin, NV:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Courtney E. Davis** (summa cum laude)

Lund, NV:
Bachelor of Arts:

Damon Denton Gubler^

South Jordan, UT:
Bachelor of Arts:

Tricia A. Jones** (magna cum laude)

Enumclaw, WA:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Marlene Ross-Dalager** (cum laude)

Lacey, WA:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Kelly Shay Carras

Lynden, WA:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Rondell J. Honcoop

Rainier, WA:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Joshua Jason Frunz

Cody, WY:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Shon P. Simpson (magna cum laude)

Kaycee, WA:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education:

Wade C. Ackerson**

Lander, WY:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Christine R. Ruby*

Powell, WY:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Codi Kay Clark (cum laude)

Wikwemikong, Ont. Canada:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Aileen B.C. Fox-Plant+ (cum laude)

Kaunas, Lithuania:
Bachelor of Arts:

Mindaugas Kumpys* (magna cum laude)

* August, 2001
** December, 2001
*** May/August, 2002
^ Completed Honors Program
+ UMW-SKC Indian Teacher Education Program