LAURA THORN, Mtn. View, received the Outstanding Student Award for Associate of Science in Nursing degree graduates at Missouri State University-West Plains’ commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 16, at the West Plains Civic Center. The award recognizes a graduate from ASN program who exhibits academic achievement and honesty, class participation, conscientiousness, university and community service, and outstanding clinical performance. Thorn graduated with both the ASN and Associate of Arts in General Studies degrees at Saturday’s commencement. With Thorn above are, from left, Missouri State University System President Clif Smart, Missouri State-West Plains Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Dennis Lancaster and Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor Drew Bennett. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)