LAURA JENKINS, West Plains, received the Outstanding Student Award for Associate of Science in Nursing degree graduates at Missouri State University-West Plains’ commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 20, at the West Plains Civic Center. The award recognizes a graduate from ASN program who exhibits academic achievement and honesty, class participation, conscientiousness, university and community service, and outstanding clinical performance. From left above are Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor Drew Bennett, Jenkins, Director of Nursing Amy Ackerson and Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Dennis Lancaster. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)DREW BLEDSOE AND ALEX PRIEST, both of West Plains, both received the Outstanding Student Award for Associate of Arts/Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science degree graduates at Missouri State University-West Plains’ commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 20, at the West Plains Civic Center. The award recognizes a graduate or graduates from either the AA, AS or AAS programs who exhibits academic excellence, interest and enthusiasm in learning, conscientiousness, academic honesty, a willingness to participate and help others in class, and exceptional university and community service. Both graduated with an Associate of Arts in General Studies degree. From left above are Priest, Missouri State-West Plains Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Dennis Lancaster, Chancellor Drew Bennett, and Bledsoe. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)
