NewsMay 11, 2013
Southeast Missouri State University's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduate Stephanie Crites sports a mortar board thanking her parents before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduate Stephanie Crites sports a mortar board thanking her parents before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Gary Downing gives the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Gary Downing gives the commencement address during Southeast Missouri State University's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduates Jamar Dowdy, left, and Desmond Bryant before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduates Jamar Dowdy, left, and Desmond Bryant before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduate Melissa Eggleston sends a text message before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduate Melissa Eggleston sends a text message before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduate Abby Menke uses her mortar board to start her post graduation job search before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduate Abby Menke uses her mortar board to start her post graduation job search before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
A Southeast Missouri State graduate watches as his fellow graduates gather before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
A Southeast Missouri State graduate watches as his fellow graduates gather before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduates QShannon Noser, left, Kimberly Harke, Lauren Stegeman and Kari Stone before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduates QShannon Noser, left, Kimberly Harke, Lauren Stegeman and Kari Stone before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduates  Isabelle Leguet, left, Natalie Hahn,  Laura Spotanski and Amanda Stich before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduates Isabelle Leguet, left, Natalie Hahn, Laura Spotanski and Amanda Stich before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Dakota Smith, right, and Austin Siebert play during Southeast Missouri State University's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Dakota Smith, right, and Austin Siebert play during Southeast Missouri State University's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduates Quinn Perry, left, and Nicole Sims before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduates Quinn Perry, left, and Nicole Sims before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University president Ken Dobbins speaks during SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University president Ken Dobbins speaks during SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduates pick up their name cards and find out where to go before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduates pick up their name cards and find out where to go before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Cade Long, 14, left, Angela Long, Baylor Long, 11, Cecilia Wilson, Tcuker Gilmore, 5, and Amy Gilmore before Southeast Missouri State University's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Cade Long, 14, left, Angela Long, Baylor Long, 11, Cecilia Wilson, Tcuker Gilmore, 5, and Amy Gilmore before Southeast Missouri State University's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University students listen to Gary Downing's commencemtn address during SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University students listen to Gary Downing's commencemtn address during SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Tucker Gilmore peaks behind a curtain before watching his mother and aunt graduate during Southeast Missouri State University's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Tucker Gilmore peaks behind a curtain before watching his mother and aunt graduate during Southeast Missouri State University's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduates Anthony Bono, left, and Jamie Biando before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduates Anthony Bono, left, and Jamie Biando before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduates Natalie Hahn, left, and Laura Spotanski get a picture together before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
Southeast Missouri State University graduates Natalie Hahn, left, and Laura Spotanski get a picture together before SEMO's 2013 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 11, at the Show Me Center.
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