SEMO Names Deppe, Karcher 2026 Man and Woman of the Year

Southeast Missouri State University named Blake Deppe of Washington, Missouri, and Kaelee Karcher of McLeansboro, Illinois, its 2026 Man and Woman of the Year during halftime of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 17. The awards recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence, campus leadership and a commitment to community service. Deppe, an agribusiness major with an emphasis in agricultural communication and a minor in integrated marketing communication, was sponsored by the Student Activities Council. Karcher, a business administration major, was sponsored by Alpha Delta Pi.

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