NewsDecember 15, 2012

Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.

Ashley Kleine checks her phone while balancing gifts for fellow graduates before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center. Kleine received a bachelors degree in early childhood education
Ashley Kleine checks her phone while balancing gifts for fellow graduates before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center. Kleine received a bachelors degree in early childhood education
Graduate Magda Salem sings the National Anthem during Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Graduate Magda Salem sings the National Anthem during Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University president Ken Dobbins speaks during SEMO's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University president Ken Dobbins speaks during SEMO's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Graduates Liz Coffey, left, and Ben Pierce before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Graduates Liz Coffey, left, and Ben Pierce before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Graduates William Groeller, left, Joshua Cady and Dan Fox before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Graduates William Groeller, left, Joshua Cady and Dan Fox before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Graduates Maddie Banners, left, and Christina Abood before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Graduates Maddie Banners, left, and Christina Abood before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Graduate Cory Cooper, middle, with his parents, Tony and Teresa Cooper before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Graduate Cory Cooper, middle, with his parents, Tony and Teresa Cooper before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Graduates Brittany Emmons, left, Jason Loepker and Ana Gonzalez before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Graduates Brittany Emmons, left, Jason Loepker and Ana Gonzalez before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Graduates Christine Luedecke, left, and Allison Bostic before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Graduates Christine Luedecke, left, and Allison Bostic before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
A graduate yawns during Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
A graduate yawns during Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Maddie Banners, left, and Christina Abood decorate their mortar boards before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Maddie Banners, left, and Christina Abood decorate their mortar boards before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Sen. Roy Blunt R-Mo, gives the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Sen. Roy Blunt R-Mo, gives the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Ben Pierce helps Liz Coffey with her gown before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center. Pierce and Coffey both received a bachelors of fine art degree.
Ben Pierce helps Liz Coffey with her gown before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center. Pierce and Coffey both received a bachelors of fine art degree.
Liz Coffey lines up with other graduates before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center. Coffey received a bachelors of fine art degree.
Liz Coffey lines up with other graduates before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center. Coffey received a bachelors of fine art degree.
Amanda Beckman checks Facebook on her phone before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center. Beckman received a bachelors of fine art in Dance and a bachelors of art in German.
Amanda Beckman checks Facebook on her phone before Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center. Beckman received a bachelors of fine art in Dance and a bachelors of art in German.
Dave Williams hugs his granddaughter, Courtney Williams after Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center. Courtney received a bachelors degree in elementary education
Dave Williams hugs his granddaughter, Courtney Williams after Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center. Courtney received a bachelors degree in elementary education
Rebecca Niermann waits to be picked up by her fiancee and family after Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
Rebecca Niermann waits to be picked up by her fiancee and family after Southeast Missouri State University's 2012 Fall Commencement Exercises Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Show Me Center.
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