Kansas State University recognized 2007 graduates in commencement ceremonies May 5, 11 and 12 in Salina and Manhattan. Area residents who were candidates for graduation include:

¢ Baldwin City: Emilie Nicole Ahrens, B.S. in mechanical engineering; Amanda Jomin Brandenberger, B.S.; Christopher Matthew Hirschmann, B.S. in mechanical engineering; Samantha Kay Milligan, B.S. in agriculture; Holly Ann Oakleaf, B.A.; Melanie Erin Pelot, B.S. in education; Jordan Ely Ulrich, B.S. in agriculture.

¢ Basehor-Linwood area: Julie Brooke Carden, B.S. in agriculture; Bryan Grant Hallier, Bachelor of Architecture; Colby Blake Kooser, B.S. in construction science and management; Tyler Max McGown, Master of Science.

¢ De Soto: Katy Rose Crabaugh, B.S. in chemical engineering; Nicolas Jordan Kline, B.S. in business administration; Sarah Elizabeth McAllister, B.S.; Stephanie Ann Miller, B.S. in business administration; Windi March Singers, B.A.

¢ Eudora: Kevin Wesley Lawson, Bachelor of Fine Arts; Alison Doran Scott, B.A.; Thomas Christian Stein, B.S. in business administration; Melanie Janae True, B.S. in architectural engineering.

¢ Lawrence: Eva Carol Bauer, B.S. in family studies and human services; Hiral Naresh Bhakta, B.S. in business administration; Samit Dipon Bordoloi, Master of Science; Melissa Marie Bowers, B.S.; Julie Brooke Carden, B.S. in agriculture; Mark Roger Flory, B.S. in agriculture; Amanda Kathryn Galyardt, B.S.; Julie Anne Henry, B.S. in human ecology and B.S. in family studies and human services; Christopher Steven Johnson, B.S. in education; Robert L. Kircher, Doctor of Education; Jeffrey Adam Kling, B.S. in mechanical engineering; Lori Marie Lemesany, B.S. in agriculture; Jenna Corrine McGovern, B.S.; Elizabeth Marie Pendleton, B.S. in elementary education; Elizabeth Ann Rowden, B.S.; Becky Lynn Ruhl, Master of Science; Matthew J. Schindler, B.A.; Jamie Elizabeth Segraves, B.A.; Carly Michael Smith, B.S. in business administration; Jenna Diane Waltho, B.S. in human ecology.

¢ Lecompton: Molly Lyn Hoss, B.S.

¢ McLouth: James William Frick Jr., B.S. in agriculture.

¢ Oskaloosa: Geremy August Norman, Bachelor of Architecture; Kabel Michael Robbins, B.S. in agriculture.

¢ Ottawa: Casey Bishop Colbern, B.S. in civil engineering; Bryce Martin Huschka, B.S. in industrial engineering and Master of Science; Seth Bryce Martin, B.S.; Chad Jacob Roecker, B.S. in agriculture; Eddie R. Rogers, B.S. in business administration.

¢ Overbrook: Leah Christine Bond, B.S. in agriculture; Mark Roger Flory, B.S. in agriculture; Jessica Marie Lang, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine; Daniel Paul Squires, B.S. in agriculture.

¢ Perry: Jason Allen Clough, B.S. in agriculture; Nicholas Patrick Schafer, B.S. in mechanical engineering.

¢ Pomona: Bethany Lynn Adams, B.S. in elementary education; Obi C. Ikwuakor, B.S.

¢ Tonganoxie: Nicholas Jay Albert, Master of Business Administration; Tara Elizabeth Gurss, B.S. in family studies and human services; Laura Beth Ann Knetter, B.S. in family studies and human services; Melissa Kay Moss, B.A.; Jennifer Lynn Reischman, B.S. in agriculture; Joseph Michael Sledd, Bachelor of Fine Arts; Ian Patrick Wakeman, B.S. in computer engineering; Kerilyn Renee Walker, Master of Accountancy; Lynsey M. Wedd, Bachelor of Architecture.

¢ Wellsville: Danielle Renee Burkdoll, B.S. in human nutrition and B.S.; Aubrianna Janelle Gardner, B.S. in elementary education; Carrie Ann Johnson, B.S.; Jennifer Amanda Sands, B.S.; Jeff David Taylor, B.S. in mechanical engineering.

¢ Winchester: Kyle Samuel Finley, B.S. in education; Joanna Marie Schrick, B.S. in business administration.