NewsDecember 14, 2019

Seven hundred and two Southeast Missouri State University graduation candidates earned their diplomas during commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.

`Lizzie Madden, center, cheers while making a cell phone video of graduation candidates entering during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
`Lizzie Madden, center, cheers while making a cell phone video of graduation candidates entering during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Renee Marie Bailey cheers for a fellow student during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Renee Marie Bailey cheers for a fellow student during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Tori Nicole Holloway is greeted by professors after receiving her diploma during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Tori Nicole Holloway is greeted by professors after receiving her diploma during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Jelani Days smiles for the camera after crossing the stage during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Jelani Days smiles for the camera after crossing the stage during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
KK Johnson excitedly greets professors after receiving her diploma during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
KK Johnson excitedly greets professors after receiving her diploma during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
A student's mortarboard is decorated with the St. Louis Blues mantra during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
A student's mortarboard is decorated with the St. Louis Blues mantra during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Students stand for the national anthem during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Students stand for the national anthem during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
DJ Johnson, center, is seen surrounded by classmates during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
DJ Johnson, center, is seen surrounded by classmates during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
University president Carlos Vargas prepares to greet a graduation candidate onstage during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
University president Carlos Vargas prepares to greet a graduation candidate onstage during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Durga Kodali, far right, takes a selfie during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Durga Kodali, far right, takes a selfie during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Family members cheer a graduate during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Family members cheer a graduate during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
A graduation candidate prepares to walk onstage during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
A graduation candidate prepares to walk onstage during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Jacquan Fuller sports a pair of spiked loafers in Redhawk red while waiting to receive his diploma during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Jacquan Fuller sports a pair of spiked loafers in Redhawk red while waiting to receive his diploma during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Jordan Scott Sanders holds a namecard while waiting to go onstage during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Jordan Scott Sanders holds a namecard while waiting to go onstage during Southeast Missouri State University commencement Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
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Seven hundred and two Southeast Missouri State University graduation candidates earned their diplomas during commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.

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