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(S5 KU Confers

Graduate Degrees Kansas University at Lawrence has

released the names of more than 4.500

candidates for degrees this spring.

Formal commencement exercises will

be held Sunday, May 17, at the

Memorial Stadium.

Out of that number there will be six

former Rose Hill High School graduates

receiving their diplomas in the 137th

KU graduation.

They are Clayton Anderson, son of

Steve and Lea Anderson, receiving a

bachelor of arts degree in human biology;

Dana Jacobson, daughter of Pam

Jacobson, receiving a doctorate of audiology

degree; Jeremy Terrell, son of John

Terrell, receiving a bachelor of science in

business/accounting; Andrew Rowl, son of Dennis and Joni Rowl, receiving a

business minor and a bachelor of general

studies/history; Corey Shetler, son of

Randall Shetler, receiving a business

minor and bachelor of science in education;

Dana Jacobson, daughter of Dave

Jacobson, receiving a doctorate of audiology

degree.

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LAWRENCE The names of more than 4,500 candidates for degrees at the University of Kansas this spring

representing 97 Kansas counties, 43 other states, the

District of Columbia, Puerto

Rico and 59 other countries

have been announced by the University Registrar.

KU s Class of 2009 numbers about 8,000, including 2,500 who completed degree work in summer and fall 2008.

Because KU conducts only

one formal commencement ceremony each year, many of

these candidates for degrees will return Sunday, May 17,

for the university s 1 commencement procession into Memorial Stadium. About 4,000 members of the Class of 2009 are

expected to participate.

Faculty and candidates for degrees will assemble about 2

p.m. along Memorial Drive for

the procession, which begins

at 2:30 p.m. The program begins about 3:30 p.m. In

case of inclement weather, participants should call KU Info, (785) 864-3506, or listen

to local radio and television

stations to learn the exact

time of the commencement ceremony. Commencement information and an up-todate

date schedule of events are

available online at www. commencement.ku.edu.

Candidates are listed

online by home county, state

or country; degree; major; level in school; gender;

parents names; and high

school (when available) at

www.news.ku.edu/ 2009/ may/81 spring09grads.shtml.

Graduates included:

Tiffany Kay Yowell, Mapleton, daughter of Fred and Cindy Larson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Yowell is a former graduate of Jayhawk-Linn High School, Mound City, Kan.

Jesse W. Vaughn, Mound City, son of Joseph and Sally Vaughn, Bachelor of Arts/ Political Science.

Vaughn is a former graduate of Jayhawk-Linn High School, Mound City, Kan.

Elizabeth Joan Pollard,

Mound City, daughter of

Charles and Anna Pollard,

Bachelor of Arts/African and African-American studies.

Pollard is a former graduate of Jayhawk-Linn High School, Mound City, Kan.

Brian Edward Boeger, Parker, son of Al Boeger, Graduate Master of

Business Administration. Boeger is a former graduate of Williamsburg High School, Williamsburg, Kan.

Bowen Tyler Marshall, Pleasanton, son of George and Frances Marshall, Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Psychology. Marshall is a

former graduate of Pleasanton High School, Pleasanton, Kan.

Taylor Matthew Murray, Pleasanton, son of Kirby and Karen Murray, Bachelor of

Arts/English. Murray is a

former graduate of Pleasanton High School, Pleasanton, Kan.

Christina Renee Graham, Fontana, daughter of

Barbara Brocker, DoctQr of Pharmacy. Graham is a

former graduate of Paola

High School

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( Mar named asi

Summerfield Scholar National Hispanic Scholars

and National Achievement Scholars. The funds for these

scholarships are managed by KU Endowment, the

independent, nonprofit organization serving as

the official fundraising

andt fund-mana foundation for KU.

Solon E. Summerfield scholarships. provide $4,500

a year for four years to

100 Kansas high school

graduates in recognition of their outstanding high school

academic achievements and records of community service and leadership.

Summerfield scholarships for men are funded through an endowment established

by Solon E. Summerfield, who was a Lawrence native and KU graduate

Marshall is the son

of George and Frances Marshall, and is majoring

Scholars, in Cognitive__Psychology.

______

Scholars,

LAWRENCE, KAN.

Bowen Marshall, a former graduate of Pleasanton High School, was recently named as the Summerfield Scholar

at the University of Kansas. More than 200 members the

Class of 2009 at the University bf K who wererecipie of KU s top scholarships will be recognized during commencement Sunday, May 17. The top scholars in the

graduating class represent 34 Kansas counties and 14

other states and countries.

Each year, KU awards its most prized four-year

scholarships to students

whose academic records

and other qualifications

make them eligible for

selection. These students are

Chancellors Club Scholars,

Elizabeth M. WatkinsEmily

Berger Scholars,

Solon E. Summerfield Scholars, Endowment Meritorious National Merit

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The names of more than 4,500 candidates for degrees at the University of

Kansas this spring representing 97

Kansas counties, 43 other states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 59 other countries have been announced by the University RegistraL

KU s Class of 2009 numbers about 8,000, including 2,500 who completed degree work in summer and fall 2008. Because KIT conducts only one formal commencement ceremony each yeai many of these candidates for degrees will return Sunday for the university s 137th commencement procession into Memorial Stadiuim About 4,000 members

of the Class of 2009 are expected to participate.

Faculty and candidates for degrees will assemble about 2 p.m. along Memorial

Drive for the procession, which begins at 2:30 p.m. The program begins about 3:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, participants should call KU Info, (785) 864-3506, or listen to local

radio and television stations to learn the exact time of the commencement ceremony.

Commencement information and an up-to-date schedule of events are available

online at www.commencement. ku.edu.

Following are the local graduates along with parent names and degree details:

Grantville Daniel Preston Benddiet,

son of Dennis and Donna Benedict, bachelor s degree in sociology/senior communication studies; Jennifer L.

impson, daughter of Michelle Simp/son, bachelor s degree in social work.

f McLouth Abigail Denise Coffin,

I master s degree in public administration;Alysse Barrett Doane, daughter of

Eugene and Frances Doane, bachelor s in nursing.

Meriden Jessica Nicole Roark, daughter of John and Lori Roark, bachelor s

degree in environmental studies. Nortonville Christopher Ryan

Stewart, son of James and Kimberly Stewart, bachelor s degree in electrical

engineering. Oskaloosa Clayton Stephen Milner

son of Connie Mimer; bachelor s degree inpsychology; Stephanie Renee Newell, daughter of Steven and Tanya Newell, ba degree in education; Emma C. Willis, daughter of Jeff and Sheree Willis, bachelor s degree in music education.

Ozawkie - Kimberly Marie Herring, daughter of Agnes Smithers, master s degree in social work; Susan Ann Kary daughter of Ronald Bruggeman, master s

degree in dietetics and nutrition; Brogan Marquis Lasley, master s degree in arts and visual arts eduction; Thomas Lacey Sanford, master s degree in busi:

ness administration. Perry Cory J. Chermok, son of

John and Sharon Chermok, bachelor s degree in computer engineering Sarah C. Hemme, daughter of Susan Alexander

and David and Susan Hemme, bachelor s degree in journalism; Jennifer

Lynn Preston, daughter of John and Janet Preston, master s degree in

social work. Valley Falls Charles Matthew

Barnard Erhart, son of Charles and Pamela Erhart, bachelor s degree in

business and finance; Kara Marie Mitchell, master s degree in language pathology; Philip William Rich, son of

Donald and Theresa Rich, bachelor s degree in aerospace engineering.

Winchester Jared P Abel, son of

Robert and Connie Abel, juris doctor s

degree in health services administration.

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Ottawa High School alumni Jennifer M. Harness

and Jesutomi Mercy

Ojeleye will be among more than 200 members of the class of 2009 at the

University of Kansas, who will be recognized Sunday during commencement.

Harness is a senior biology

major and received a National Merit Scholar award. She is the daughter of David and Cynthia Harness.

Ojeleye is a senior biology major and received an

Endowment Meritorious Scholar award. She is the ter of Akinola an

Temitope Ojeleye.

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The names of more than 4,500 candidates

for degrees at the University

of Kansas this spring representing

97 of Kansas 105 counties, 43 other

states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 59 other countries

have been announced by the University

Registrar.

Area candidates include:

Sabetha: Tarah Cook, Doctor of

Medicine, Decatur Community High School; Meagan Deiter, Master of

Music, Sabetha High School; Paul

Dundee, Master of Business Administration,

SHS; Matthew Gilbert,

Bachelor of Science in Business!

Management, SHS. Wetmore: Anthony Henry, Bachelor

of Science in Business/Management, Washburn Rural High School.

Seneca: Debra Altenhofen, Master

of Occupational Therapy. B&B High School; Michael Altenhofen, Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Nemaha Valley High

School; Jamie Bergman Master of

Social Work, NVHS; Tara Bergman, Bachelor of Science in Business/Accounting,

NVHS; Amy Gress, Sec Secondary Level Education, Bachelor of

Science in Education, NVHS; Ryan Lierz, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical

Engineering, B&B HS; Justin

Lueger, Master of Business Administration,

NVHS; Traci Olberding,

Bachelor of General Studies! Psychology, NVHS; Julie Sudbeck Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Hiawatha: Abigail Maze, Doctor of Medicine; Katie Rockey, Bachelor

of Arts/Psychology, Hiawatha High School; Kelly Rockey, Strategic

Communication, English nor, Bachelor

of Science in Journalism, HHS.

Horton: Marc Tinio, Bachelor of

Science in Electrical Engineering, Horton High School.

Baileyville: Amy Rottinghaus,

Bachelor of Fine Arts/Design, B&B HS; Laura Thoreson, Doctor of Physical

Therapy, B&B HS. Everest: Kallie Bechtold, Doctor

of Medicine. KU s Class of 2009 numbers about

8,000, including 2,500 who completed degree work in summer and fall

2008. Because KU conducts only one

formal commencement ceremony each year, many of these candidates

for degrees will return Sunday, May 17, for the university s 137th commencement

procession into Memorial

Stadium. About 4,000 members of the Class of 2009 are expected to

participate. Faculty and candidates for degrees

will assemble about 2 p.m. along Memorial Drive for the procession,

which begins at 2:30 p.m. The program

begins about 3:30 p.m. In case

of inclement weather, participants

should call KU Info, 785-864-3506, or listen to local radio and television

stations to learn the exact time of the commencement ceremony. Commencement information and

an up-to-date schedule of events are

available online at www. commencement. ku. edu.

Candidates are listed online at

www. news. ku. edu/2009/may/8/ springO9grads.shtml by home county,

degree; major; level in school; gender; and high sch

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I

The names of more than

4,500 candidates for degrees at the

University of Kansas this spring

have been announced by the

University Registrar.

KU s Class of 2009 numbers about 8,000, including 2,500 who

completed degree work in summer

and fall 2008. Because KU conducts

only one formal commencement ceremony each year, many of

these candidates for degrees will

return Sunday, May 17, for the

university s 137th commencement procession into Memorial Stadium.

About 4,000 members of the Class

of 2009 are expected to participate.

Area graduates include:

Axtell: Russell G Ronnebaum, Bachelor of Music/Piano.

Vermillion: Brandon Michael

Huninghake, Doctor of Pharmacy.

Baileyville: AmyLRottinghaus, Bachelor of Fine Arts/Design; Laura

Ann Thoreson, Doctor of Physical

Therapy.

Sabetha: Tarah Lynne Cook,

Doctor of Medicine; Meagan Frances Deiter, Master of Music

Paul Thobum Dundee, Master of

Business Administration; Matthew Lee Gilbert, Bachelor of Science in

Business/Management. Seneca: Debra Kay Altenhofen,

Master of Occupational Therapy; Michael Christopher Altenhofen,

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering; Jamie Lynn Bergman,

Master of Social Work Nemaha Valley High School Seneca; Tara

M Bergman, Bachelor of Science

in Business/Accounting; Amy F Gress, Bachelor of Science in

Education; Ryan William Lierz,

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical

Engineering; Justin F Lueger,

Master of Business Administration;

Traci Renee Olberding, Bachelor of

General Studies/Psychology; Julie

Elizabeth Sudbeck, Bachelor of

Science in Nursing.

Wetmore: Anthony John

Henry, Bachelor of Science in

Business/ManagemenL...

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Student works to

complete degree

while undergoing

cancer treatment

by Mary Jane Dunlap University Relations

In a perfect world, Jessica Roark would be on campus at the University of Kansas this spring completing an environmental studies degree and preparing to finish a civil engineering degree in 2010.

Instead, the graduating senior from Meriden is in Houston, Texas, e-mailing class assignments between medical appointments while undergoing

a second round of chemotherapy and radiation treatment for cancer.

On May 15, Roark will return to

Lawrence and become the first in her family to graduate college. She plans to march in the May 17 commencement

procession at KU but will take her final exams after commencement. The following week, Roark will join a river restoration project as a recipient

of $3,500 stipend for a National Science Foundation Research Experiences

for Undergraduates program. I am not letting cancer decide

my future, Roark said in a phone interview while waiting for a chemotherapy

therapy session at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

I like to see results, said the

self-supporting student, who is as

committed to improving the natural world as she is to promoting research for adenoid cystic carcinoma the

rare form of cancer for which she is

being treated. It typically occurs in

salivary glands but can occur anywhere

in the body and has a high propensity for recurrence.

Roark was a sophomore in 2006

when the swelling around her right eye was finally correctly diagnosed. In spring 2007, surgeons removed a

tumor and her right eye.

By fall 2007, Roark had returned to classes and working part time in

KU s Office of Environment, Health and Safety, while adjusting to singleeye

vision and forging ahead with her

career plans. In summer 2008, she

interned with a Kansas City-area engineering consulting firm. Last fall, she studied abroad at the University

of Hong Kong and ventured to Three Gorges Dam on her own.

Next fall, she will be vice president

of the Society of Women Engineers at KU. Roark is hopeful that the chapter s first fundraising auction

iflhadtopickthe number one student

in my experience, it

would be Jessica.

KU geography professor William Woods.

will support the Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation, started

by a woman who, like Roark, was not immediately diagnosed because this

form of cancer is so rare.

It was almost five months of

trying various treatments to get the swelling to go down, she said, before

a biopsy produced inconclusive results but a recommendation that Roark see an oncologist. A second biopsy clearly revealed adenoid cystic

carcinoma. I just sat there. I thought, all

right, cancer what do I do now? Roark said. I was kind of in this

fight or flight moment. I was floating or hanging there with no idea what s going to happer next. I didn t know much about cancer. I didn t know about chemo. I didn t know about radiation, but I wasn t about to freak out.

She researched cancer centers and options for treatment and talked with her professors about how she could keep on track with her plans to earn two degrees. Roark made arrange-

arrangeme

me ts to continue in her campus job

an worked to maintain her scholarshi s.

rice she located oncology speciatists

Roark found herself reeling from tal of life expectancies, surgery and the choice of a prosthetic eye. Ultima

ly she preferred a natural look of skin graft rather than the lifeles

stare of prosthesis. She donated the tumor to MD Anderson Tumor Ba

rough the Adenoid Cystic Carcm ma Research Foundation, she

lea ed that little research is focuse

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on finding effective therapies for her

disease. Science has not found any

strong genetic or environmental risk factors for this cancer. Roark committed

herself to help the foundation in any way she can.

This spring she hit a low point. A

regular checkup revealed the cancer had recurred. Roark recalled; ÓI felt no one was on my side. No one was

working for me.Ô She remembered thinking, Óif you want something, no one else is going to get it for you.Ô

She went into actionÙÔwith cancer you canÒt afford not to take action.Ô

She phoned MD Anderson, scheduled appointments and talked with her professors about doing homework in Houston and taking fii after commencement.

Her calm and determined management

of such major medical and academic decision at a young age has earned Roark the admiration of her professors, family and friends.

Stan Loeb, former environmental studies staff member now with KUÒs Office of Environment, Health and Safety, said that in his 15 years with

the program, few if any students have Óaddressed their whole life Ù their illness and their dreams for the future

Ù any better than Ms. Roark.

She understands that she needs to

make decisions about her health care but she never forgets that she wants her college degrees. I seriously doubt I would have been as calm or thorough

in handling such a situation. I

am fortunate to be her friend.Ô Her environmental studies adviser

William Woods, KU geography professoi agreed. ÓJessica is a most remarkable individual who has triumphed

in the face of great adversity. I simply couldnÒt be more impressed by her as a person and a scholar. I

have been teaching for 33 years and If I had to pick the number one student

in my experience, it would be

Jessica.Ô Perhaps better than most, Roark

recognizes an imperfect world. Her goals are to contribute to improvements

not only in the natural environment

but also in the life opportunities

for anyone with cancer. She firmly believes that ÓnothingÒs

impossible.Ô Her parents, Johrrand Lori Roark,

Meriden, and Charlena Eckert, North Kansas City, Mo., plan to attehd her commencement. She also has

maternal grandparents who live in

Tonganoxie. She is a 2002 graduate of Jefferson West High School in Meriden.

To learn more about the Adenoid Cystic Carinoma Research Foundavisit

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KU &iinounces candidates for degrees

The names of more than 4,500 candidates

for degrees at the University of Kansas this spring representing 97 Kansas counties, 43 other states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 59 other countries have been announced by the University Registrar.

KU s class of 2009 numbers about 8,000, including 2,500 who completed degree work in summer and fall 2008 Because KU conducts only one formal commencement ceremony each yeai many of these candidates for degrees will return Sunday, May 17, for the

university s 13 7th commencement procession into Memorial Stadium. About 4,000 members of the Class of 2009 are expected to participate.

Faculty and candidates for degrees

will assemble about 2 p.m. along Memorial Drive for the procession, which

begins at 2:30 p.m. The program begins about 3:30 p.m.

In case of inclement weather, participants should call KU Info,

(785) 864-3506, or listen to local

radio and television stations to learn the exact time of the commencement ceremony.

Those completing degrees from Jefferson County are:

Grantville Daniel Benedict, son of Dennis and Donna Benedict, bachelor of generaL studi communication studies minor; Jennifer

Simpson, daughter of Michelle Simpson, ba of social work.

McLouth Abigail Coffin, master of public administration; A Doane,

daughter of Eugene and Frances Doane, bachelor s in nursing.

Meriden Jessica Roark, claughter

of John and Lori Roark, bachelor of general studies/environmental studies.

Nortonville Christopher Stewart, son of James and Kimberly Stewart, bachelor s in electrical engineering.

Oskaloosa Clayton Milner son of

Connie Milnei bachelor of arts/psychology;

Stephanie Newell, daughter of Steven and Tanya Newell, bachelor s

in health and physical education;

Emma Willis, daughter of Jeff and Sheree Willis, bachelor s of music

education. Ozawkie Kimberly Herring,

daughter of Agnes Smithers, master

of social work; Susan Kary daughter - of Ronald Bruggeman, master of science/dietetics

and nutrition; Brogan Lasley, master of arts/visual arts education; Thomas Sanford, master of business administration.

Perry Cory Chermok, son of John and Sharon Chermok, bachelor s in computer engineering; Sarah Hemme, daughter of Susan Alexander

bachelor s in journalism; Jennifer Preston, daughter of John and Janet Preston, master of social work.

Valley Falls Charles Erhart, son of Charles and Pamela Erhart, bachelor s in business/finance; Kara Mitchell, master of arts/speech-language

pathology; Phili Rich, son of

Donald and Theresa Rich, bachelor s

in aerospace engineering. Winchester Jared Abel, son.

of Robert Abel, juris doctor, prof master of health services administra tion.



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