Master’s students honored in hooding ceremony

KOKOMO, Ind. - Indiana University Kokomo honored graduate students in its annual hooding ceremony on Friday May 8 in Havens Auditorium.

Faculty, staff, family, and friends celebrated with 47 students in the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Management (MPM), Master of Science in Management, Master of Science in Education in Technology for Learning, Master of Arts for Teachers in History, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Master of Liberal Studies, Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Arts for Teachers in Mathematics programs.

Each received hoods in recognition of their achievements in their degree programs, draped by a faculty member who played an important role in their time at IU Kokomo.

Chancellor Mark Canada welcomed the graduates and their family and friends.

"In the year of IU Kokomo's 57th annual Commencement ceremony, we are delighted to celebrate the achievements of these degree candidates with all of you," he said. "We know that our students have counted on the support of family and friends to make this day possible, and we extend a special welcome to you and share your pride in their accomplishments."

Outstanding student award winners were:

Outstanding Student in Master of Business Administration: Mallorie Williams, Kokomo

Outstanding Student in Mental Health Counseling: Kinsey Smith, Kokomo

Outstanding Student in Master of Public Management: Anthony Burton, Kokomo

Outstanding Student in Master of Science in Nursing: Sandy Williamson, Hartford City

Graduate students earning master's degrees are listed by degree and hometown. They include:

Master of Business Administration

Amboy: Alaina Nichole Simmons

Frankfort: Gabriela Navarro Cervantes

Kokomo: Drew Dee Caldwell, Nicholas Hayes, Lindsay M. Hoyet, Mallorie Williams

Noblesville: Brian Zepp

Russiaville: Evan Kretz, Cody K. McLaughlin

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India: Jayaram Panjanathan

Walton: Addison Birnell

Westfield: Rekha Pujar

Master of Public Management

Bloomington: Anya H. Friend

Kokomo: Evan Fleek, Anthony Martinez-Burton, Max Reyburn, Vanessa Hope Williams

Master of Science in Management

Kokomo: Bonna Vore

South Bend: China Milon

Master of Science in Education in Technology for Learning

Star City: Kelly Sass

Master of Arts for Teachers in History

Fishers: Megan Leigh Allen

Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling

Avon: Stephanie Boninfante

Burlington: Kelsey Hammond

Cutler: Lacy A. Salgat

Indianapolis: Sean R. Jones

Kokomo: Haob Garcia Bino Dos Santos, Chelsea Duke, Krystal Fife, Deron N. Hale, Alyssa Lorenz, Shyzeadriea Mi'Kayla Prater, Kinsey Marie Smith, Shelby Wells

Middletown: Rosie Wood

Noblesville: Jasmine Paige Wilson

Russiaville: Marissa Hilker

Walton: Corbin Adams

Master of Liberal Studies

Logansport: Sarah Kathryn Kistler

Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Woodburn: Joshua Caston

Master of Science in Nursing

Flora: Lora Lyn Adams

Hartford City: Sandy Jo Williamson

Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal: Nisha Gopali

Kokomo: Kristin K. Gingerich, Adrienne McQuiston

Lafayette: Jacob R. Ross

Swayzee: Ashley Rennaker

Master of Arts for Teachers in Mathematics

Martinsville: Rebekah Muzzi

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