Learning briefs 2/21/06

Kasten chosen for Global Studies Lab Review

Ryan Kasten was selected to be a member of the Global Studies Lab Review at the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis. Ryan is the son of Brad and Vickie Kasten of Jackson.

Abercrombie receives scholarship to Webster

Lindsay Abercrombie of Cape Girardeau has been awarded an academic scholarship to attend Webster University in St. Louis for the 2006-2007 school year.

Local students graduate from Southeast

Southeast Missouri State University graduated 601 students on Dec. 17. Area students, by hometown, graduating with advanced degrees or honors:

Benton -- Scarlett Dittlinger, master of arts in school counseling, academic distinction, Angela Menz, master of science in nursing, academic distinction.

Bertrand -- Crystal Hammon-Morrow, specialist in education degree.

Cape Girardeau -- Chanda Adair, bachelor of science in business administration, cum laude; Kari Bayer, bachelor of science in human environmental studies, cum laude; Sara Cracraft, bachelor of science in education, cum laude; Stephanie Davis, bachelor of general studies, cum laude; Daniella Ellis, master of science in nursing, academic distinction; Michelle Fitzgerald, master of public administration; Nathan Ford, bachelor of science in business administration and bachelor of science in economics, cum laude; Monica Gaylord, master of arts in community counseling; Kurt Glastetter, bachelor of science in computer science, summa cum laude; Diane Griffith, bachelor of science in education, cum laude; Miranda Henley, master of arts in English; Meghann Humphries, bachelor of science in biology, cum laude; Heather Jones, master of arts in higher education administration, academic distinction; Micaela Kassinger, master of arts in community counseling, academic distinction; Ryan King, bachelor of arts in English, magna cum laude; Crystal Laiben, bachelor of arts in philosophy, cum laude; Jonathan Legrand, master of business administration; Robert Lorenz, bachelor of science in education, cum laude; Stephanie Meyer, bachelor of science in biology, magna cum laude; Dustin Michael, master of arts in English, academic distinction; Crystal Morton, bachelor of science in education, summa cum laude; Lisa Orso, master of business administration; Toni Poston, bachelor of science in psychology, magna cum laude; Karen Robertson, master of arts in guidance and counseling, academic distinction; Shannon Scott, bachelor of arts in anthropology and bachelor of arts in music, cum laude; Amy Skaggs, master of natural science, academic distinction; John Taylor, bachelor of science in agribusiness, magna cum laude; Joshua Tucker, master of science in nutrition and exercise science, academic distinction; Nicholas Watts, master of arts in English, academic distinction; Scott Wright, master of science in industrial management, academic distinction.

Jackson -- Kendra Anderson, bachelor of science in nursing, summa cum laude; Melissa Childers, bachelor of science in biology, cum laude; Curtis Jansen, bachelor of science in biology, cum laude; Deidre King, bachelor of science in business administration, cum laude; Daniel Long, master of business administration; Kimberly Miller, bachelor of science in education, cum laude; Keisha Panagos, bachelor of science in education, magna cum laude; Brett Price, bachelor of arts in Spanish and bachelor of science in business administration, summa cum laude; McKenzie turley, bachelor of science in education, summa cum laude; Sara Venneman, master of arts in community counseling, academic distinction.

Kelso -- Connie Drury, master of science in nursing, academic distinction; Jonathon Ressel, bachelor of science in business administration, cum laude.

Leopold -- Laura Jansen, bachelor of science in education, cum laude.

Marquand -- Pamela Frericks, master of arts in secondary education.

Oak Ridge -- April Hemmann, bachelor of science in education, cum laude.

Oran -- Kari Bickings, bachelor of science in education, cum laude.

Perryville -- Bradley Apt, associate of applied science in computer technology, associate honors; Bethany Winschel, bachelor of science in human environmental studies, cum laude.

Scott City -- Heather Gresham, bachelor of science in nursing, cum laude.

Whitewater -- Joann Jaco, master of science in administration.

Tamms, Ill. -- Sarah Doty, master of science in nursing, academic distinction.

-- From staff reports