STUDENT AMBASSADORS for the 2015-2016 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. 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: Chancellor Drew Bennett and Dean of Student Services Dr. Angela Totty. Second row: Outreach Coordinator Casey Buehler, West Plains, and Admissions Corps of Opportunity students Kayla Martinez, Alton, and Kody Miller, West Plains. Third row: Ambassadors Kendra Barnard, St. Charles; and Mackenzie Lamb, Imperial. Fourth row: Katie McLain, West Plains; and Katelyn Grogan, Cabool. Fifth row: Katie Judd, Katie Kentner and Sabrina Seiber, all of West Plains. Sixth row: Shelby Harris, Dora; and Hannah Grills, West Plains. Seventh row: Lindsey Hicks and Lindsay Randolph, both of West Plains. Eighth row: Zackary Ruff, Cabool; Justin Grogan, Willow Springs; and Jacob Petrus, West Plains. Ninth row: Steven Dow, Winona; Tyler Collins, West Plains; and Josh Perkins, Willow Springs. Tenth row: Mike Driscoll, Koshkonong; and Zachary Kaufman, Dora. Back row: Coordinator of Admissions Melissa Jett, Admissions Administrative Assistant Erica Puckett, Admission Counselor Dakota Bates, Ambassador Otha Bell, St. Louis, and Recruitment Specialist Rachel Peterson. Morgan Kinder, Kelsey Farris and Micaela Wiehe, all of West Plains, also are Ambassadors. All three are participating in the university’s study away program in Dalian, China, this semester. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)