STUDENT AMBASSADORS for the 2012-2013 academic year at Missouri State University-West Plains have been selected. Ambassadors represent the campus to prospective students at community and university events and assist the admissions office with recruitment and retention efforts, according to Recruitment Specialist Rachel Peterson. To become an ambassador, students must apply through the Missouri State-West Plains Scholarship Handbook and undergo an interview. Ambassadors are selected based on ACT scores, grade point averages, and community involvement and service. Front row from left: Abbie Conley, West Plains; Sarah Agee, Conway; Perla Quintana, Rogers, Ark.; Anna Cantrell, Conway; and Melissa Hinton and Brady Peterson, both of West Plains. Second row: Kori Lancaster, West Plains; KD Sullivan, Norwood; Nicole Rieken, Ava; Casey Hall, Willow Springs; and Allie Cook, Dixon. Third row: Lucas Risner, Thayer; Dillon Puzzo and Christian Reavis, both of West Plains; Abby Luallin, Conway; and Lucas Tabor, Ava. Fourth row: Ben French, Conway; Casey Carlton, Plato; Jordan Kaufman, Dora; and Trey Roberts, Koshkonong. Fifth row: College Outreach Coordinator Tony Ary; Ambassadors Melissa Hall, Willow Springs, and Cody Skidmore, Conway; and Dean of Student Services Dr. Herb Lunday. Back row: Admission Counselor Caitlin Crouse; Coordinator of Admissions Melissa Jett; and Recruitment Specialist Rachel Peterson. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)