Lauren Potje, an Althoff Catholic High School student who has excelled in academics, athletics and community service, was named the recipient of the 11th annual Jack Buck Scholar-Leadership Award by Southeast Missouri State University.

A total of 1,333 students – 1,048 undergraduates, 283 graduate and specialist students, and two cooperative doctoral students – will receive degrees at Southeast Missouri State University’s spring commencement exercises at 2 p.m. May 11 in the Show Me Center.

Southeast Missouri State University will hold fall commencement exercises at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Show Me Center.