STUDENT AMBASSADORS for the 2016-2017 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; Dean of Student Services Dr. Angela Totty; Kayla Martinez, Alton; Karli Habel, Spokane; Heather McAtee, Pleasant Hope; Douglas Cooley, Plato; and Kody Miller, West Plains. Second row: Bailey Bishop and Kaitlen King, both of Lebanon; and Sabrina Seiber, West Plains. Third row: Mackenzie Lamb, Imperial; Lekisha Hernandez, Dadeville; and Mayce Willison, Thayer. Fourth row: Destiny Johnson, Viola, Ark.; Blair Cook, Plato; and Gracie McMenamy, Crane. Fifth row: Rosemary Driscoll, Brandsville; and Lindsey Hicks, West Plains. Sixth row: Weston Phipps, Houston; Tyler Collins, West Plains; Devin Murphy, Bakersfield; and Steve Dow, Winona. Seventh row: Justin Grogan, Willow Springs; Casey Watkins, West Plains; and Sage Clunn, Ava. Back row: College Access Adviser Katelyn Grogan; Recruitment Specialist Rachel Peterson; Coordinator of Admissions Melissa Jett; Admission Counselor Dakota Bates; Otha Bell, St. Louis; and Colt Tompkins, West Plains. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)