SALINA, KS (05/22/2015)(readMedia)– Ninety-four Kansas Wesleyan University students were granted degrees and welcomed as KWU alumni during the Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 9, 2015. Congratulations, graduates!
The Saturday afternoon event included an invocation by the Rev. Eugene M. Wilson, ’53, grandfather of fourth-generation KWU graduate Amanda (Wilson) Colgrove, Class of 2015.
The Commencement Address was given by David L. Fancher, Ph.D., ’64, who returned to KWU with his doctorate to teach math and physics, later serving as dean of students and vice president of academic affairs.
During the presentation of degrees, photos were taken of the graduates. These will be available for viewing online soon at http://www.kwu.edu/alumni-happenings.
The new graduates were welcomed into the ranks of KWU alumni by David Branda, ’76, of Goodland, KS, president of the KWU Alumni Association.
The benediction was given by Cameron Jackson, director of Spiritual Development. A celebration reception was held in Muir Gym for graduates and families immediately following the Commencement ceremony.
Congratulations, graduates, upon completing your degree from Kansas Wesleyan, and welcome to the KWU Alumni Association!
Sarah C Draget of Park City, KS (67219) is confirmed as having officially graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS, with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Communications Magna Cum Laude, as recognized during the KWU Spring Commencement on May 9, 2015.
Taylor A Elkinton of Wichita, KS (67209) is confirmed as having officially graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS, with a Bachelor of Arts in Health, Physical Education, & Recreation Education Magna Cum Laude, as recognized during the KWU Spring Commencement on May 9, 2015.
Ashley D Helfrich of McPherson, KS (67460) is confirmed as having officially graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS, with a MBA in Business Administration , as recognized during the KWU Spring Commencement on May 9, 2015.
Courtney F Howe of McPherson, KS (67460) is confirmed as having officially graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing , as recognized during the KWU Spring Commencement on May 9, 2015.
Melanie R Mann of Hutchinson, KS (67501) is confirmed as having officially graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS, with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education , as recognized during the KWU Spring Commencement on May 9, 2015.
Courtney D Pavlik of McPherson, KS (67460) is confirmed as having officially graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing , as recognized during the KWU Spring Commencement on May 9, 2015.
