GRAVETTE — Two local students are among the 670 graduates at Missouri Southern State Universityat Joplin, Mo., who will receive degrees in the May 19 commencement on the MSSU campus.

Sharon E. Selvidge of Gentry will receive thebachelor of science degree in health service.

Seth D. Mayoral of Gravette will receive the bachelor of science degree in nursing.

James Jackson, professor of biology with 36 years of service on the faculty at MSSU, is to be the commencement speaker at the Saturday ceremonies.

News, Pages 3 on 05/16/2012