HAYS — Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 1,691 graduates during its Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. 

Local graduates are:

Burdett: Jaden VanMeter, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Claflin: Lawson Oeser, Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology; Lawson Oeser, Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging; Ellinwood: Heather Flick, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Jodi Fullbright, Master of Science in Education; Garfield: Edgar Garcia, Master of Science in Health and Human Performance; Great Bend: Jaime Arellanes, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Anthony Burt, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Shailey Clark, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Shannon Deines, Master of Professional Studies; Laurel Haley, Master of Science in Education; Kendyl Henning, Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology; Kendyl Henning, Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging; Grace Hoskins, Bachelor of Science in Education; Elle Hutchinson, Bachelor of Science in Business Education; Luke Maneth, Master of Science in Education; Olivia Mull, Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry; Dinah Newman, Bachelor of Arts in Communication; Kayli Shull, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Aubrey Snapp, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Aaron Stein, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting; Aaron Stein, Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance; Cole Streck, Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance; Kaitlynn Tuey, Master of Science in Special Education; Emma Wasinger, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Taylor Wells, Bachelor of Business Administration in Management; Keeley Wolf, Bachelor of Science in Education; Hoisington: Jared Batchman, Bachelor of Science in Information Networking and Telecommunications; Quentin Boxberger, Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance; Madison Hanzlick, Doctor of Nursing Practice; Mason Haxton, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance; Emily Mooney, Master of Science in Instructional Technology; Mallory Reif, Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders; Addison Smith, Bachelor of Science in Education; Larned: Eric Fox, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Kaylee Mead, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Robert Oller, Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management; Baylea Perez, Master of Social Work; Mason Perez, Bachelor of Science in Education; Mason Perez, Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance; Cody Ratliff, Master of Arts in History; Aidan Smyth, Bachelor of Business Administration in Management; Odin: Alyx Lamatsch, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting; Olmitz: Abbi Bahr, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ashlynn George, Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology; Pawnee Rock: Cole Gibson, Master of Science in Psychology; Rozel: Madison Polson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; St. John: Lexie Brummer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Dylan Reed, Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology; Dylan Reed, Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging; Damian Rios, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Hannah Sallee, Master of Science in Education; Jordon Willinger, Bachelor Fine Arts; Stafford: Toby Woolf, Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry