Nebraska Wesleyan University awarded degrees to 489 undergraduate and graduate students at its 128th commencement on Saturday, May 6.
Antwan Wilson, Chancellor of Washington D.C. Public Schools and Nebraska Wesleyan alumnus, delivered the commencement address. He was presented with an Honorary Doctor of Pedagogy degree. Honorary degrees was also presented to James P. Abel, chairman and CEO of NEBCO, Inc., Honorary Doctor of Laws degree, and Marilyn Moore, retired president of Bryan College of Health Sciences, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
Gold key awards for students who maintained a 4.0 grade point average throughout their college careers were awarded to Katie Krick of Lincoln, Matthew Karloff of Hastings, Christopher Weber of Stacyville, Iowa, and Marilynn DeVries of Cortland.
Silver key awards for students who maintained a 3.99 grade point average throughout their college careers were awarded to Riley Sigler of Cozad, Maggie Biaco of North Platte, Wade Neddenriep of Waverly, and Hallie Schimenti of Lincoln.
Other honor graduates are designated below with highest distinction (3.93 or higher GPA), high distinction (3.86-3.92 GPA), and distinction (3.80-3.85 GPA).
Students who received degrees from Nebraska Wesleyan are listed by degree.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Adams
Kyle Schoen, Biology
Bellevue
Megan Johnson, Communication, High Distinction
Christina Smith, History, Psychology
Bennington
Abigail Hunke, History-Social Science Education
Blair
Caleb Hale, History-Social Science Education
Bradshaw
Sara Brune, Communication
Columbus
Robyn King, Psychology, High Distinction
Cozad
Riley Sigler, Art, Highest Distinction/Silver Key
David City
Megan McClintic, Art
Fairbury
Allison Burkley, Elementary Education
Falls City
Amie Wiltse, Biology
Fremont
Gavin Shallberg, Business Administration
Joel Wiedel, Sport Management
Grand Island
Jessica Zavala, Psychology
Gretna
Ashley Josoff, Psychology
Alicia Olson, Psychology
Henderson
Emily Brown, Communication, Distinction
Kearney
Cassidy Besse, Music, Highest Distinction
Micah Huyser, History
Lincoln
Susana Balderas, Art, Psychology
Riley Bell, Sociology-Anthropology
Jessica Greiner, Psychology
Jordan Haas, History-Social Science Education
Katie Haugen, Biology
Amanda Hilger, Communication
Margaret Karges, Theatre Arts, English
Kathryn Krick, Communication, Highest Distinction/Gold Key
Pamela McLeod, Communication, Spanish, Highest Distinction
Mason Perry, Business Administration
Kimberly Shoemaker, Communication
Bryce Swiggum, History
Jesse Tenney, Spanish, Psychology
Mathew Tewes, Political Science, Economics
Kyle Thorson, International Business
Cody Watkins, History-Social Science Education
Kaitlyn Wobig, Art
Norfolk
Stacie Skaff, Biology, Highest Distinction
North Platte
Alexandria Crewdson, Psychology, Distinction
Omaha
McKenzie Sharp, Communication, High Distinction
Caitlin Welty, Political Science, High Distinction
Olivia Wolfe, Communication, Distinction
Papillion
Brian Dunic, German, History
Kristen Rodgers, Biology
Schuyler
Mitchell Heavican, English
Thedford
Seth Hanna, Business Administration
Valentine
Jessiah Owen, History, Distinction
Waverly
Carley Heaton, Communication
Phoenix, Arizona
Gerardo Aguilera, History
Chandler, Arizona
Emily Andera, Biology
Gilbert, Arizona
Jeremiah Lee, History, Accounting
Tempe, Arizona
Lukas Wenz, Political Science
Glendora, California
Chutima Dugquem, International Business, Global Studies
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Katelin Blosser, English
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Aunna Strutzenberg, Psychology
Wichita, Kansas
Zachary Tuttle, Psychology
Anoka, Minnesota
Carlo Bahe, Global Studies
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Caroline Henning, Communication
Brazil
Pedro Bethlem, Business Administration
Saudi Arabia
Sarah Alkaltham, Art
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Lincoln
Erin Starlin, Business
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS/BACHELOR OF ARTS
Kirkwood, Missouri
Laura Weis, Musical Theatre, German
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Elkhorn
Calvin Stara, Theatre Design and Technology
Lincoln
Elizabeth Fichthorn, Musical Theatre, Distinction
Drew Valaika, Acting
Seth Wolfe, Acting
Omaha
Marissa Boyer, Art
Rachel Dinan, Musical Theatre
Shannon Passey, Acting
Papillion
Taryn Uhe, Theatre Studies
Los Angeles, California
Olivia Finnegan, Acting, Highest Distinction
Aurora, Colorado
Dallas Slankard, Musical Theatre
Lakewood, Colorado
Leah C谩rdenas, Acting
Rockford, Illinois
Ian Garthwaite, Acting
Des Moines, Iowa
Deanna Satis, Theatre Studies
Olathe, Kan.
Brooke Bosworth, Musical Theatre, High Distinction
Shelby Keller, Musical Theatre
Lincoln Park, Michigan
Sarah Mikota, Musical Theatre
St. Peters, Missouri
Megan Goodman, Musical Theatre
Houston, Texas
Nicholas Grabowski, Acting
James Hamrick, Musical Theatre
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Katie Johnson , Theatre Design and Technology
Julia Wilkinson, Musical Theatre, High Distinction
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Alyssa Harold, Acting
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Beatrice
Garrett Easley, Music Education (vocal/instrumental)
Hickman
Andrew Seuferer, Music Education (vocal)
Lincoln
Jessica Liberator, Music Education (vocal/instrumental)
Omaha
Julia Gomez, Music Performance, Distinction
Waverly
Leah Obenland, Music Education (vocal/instrumental)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Adams
Morgan Lenners, Exercise Science
Austin Ruskamp, Science Education
Alliance
Mitchell Pancost, Business Administration
Ashland
Hannah Luebbe, Elementary Education
Aurora
Alex Brechbill, Political Science, Distinction
Beatrice
Jessica DeBuhr, Social Work
Tanner Dewey, Exercise Science, High Distinction
Bethany Kempf, Business Administration
Beaver Crossing
Riley Focht, Psychology
Bellevue
Andrew Gelb, Exercise Science
Jordan Stickney, Biology
Bertrand
Austin Ackerman, Psychology
Brainard
Tyler Wright, Sport Management
Broken Bow
Jonathan Hunsberger, Business Administration, Economics
Tanner Johnson, Athletic Training
Ceresco
Garret Lorenzen, Biology
Ryan Schneider, Exercise Science
Patrick Smith, Biology
Andrew Stanek, Business Administration
Jacob States, Business Administration
Chester
John Kyker, History-Social Science Education
Clearwater
Jace Hemenway, Business Administration
Cozad
Amanda Snyder, Criminal Justice
Davey
Jesse Maguire, Criminal Justice in Society
Dodge
Heather Muller, Special Education, Elementary Education
Elkhorn
Benjamin Green, Accounting
Shea Hoffman, Business Administration
Isaac Kelley, Sport Management
Fairbury
Michaela Loontjer, Business Administration, High Distinction
Tanner Smith, Business Administration, Distinction
Fairmont
Gabrielle Wythers, Business Administration
Falls City
Brittney DeWald, Biology
Claire Poppe, Exercise Science
Filley
Nichelle Meyer, Health and Fitness Studies
Firth
Jacey Prange, Elementary Education
Fremont
Steven Faurot Jr., Business Administration
Lauren Fischer, Business Administration
Geneva
Daniel Wythers, Exercise Science
Giltner
Dustin Hastings, Business Administration
Gothenburg
Preston Franzen, Sport Management, Business Administration
Grafton
Tiana Peterson, Biology
Grand Island
Katie Goesch, Mathematics
Trevor Holen, Economics
Emma Kreutzer, Social Work
Alyssa Marian, Biology
Ryan Spencer, Accounting
Grant
Rachel Patrick, Elementary Education
Gretna
Austin Ehmke, Athletic Training
Trevor Leiting, Mathematics
Andrew Meier, Mathematics, Physics
Hampton
Ashley Roehrs, Social Work
Hastings
Robyn Hoisington, Social Work
Matthew Karloff, Biology, Highest Distinction/Gold Key
William Reimer, Economics, Highest Distinction
Hickman
Bridget Bucher, Biology, Highest Distinction
Johnathan Estudillo, Business Administration, Highest Distinction
Holdrege
Molli Jorges, Social Work
Madeline Nelson, Business Administration
Humboldt
Thomas Schuler, Mathematics
Humphrey
Blake Strecker, Health and Fitness Studies
Juniata
Meagan Reiners, Exercise Science, Spanish, Highest Distinction
Kearney
McKenzie Petersen, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Lavista
Andrew Blocker, Athletic Training
Lincoln
Carmen Alcalde, Social Work
Mark Arneson, Social Work
Madeline Baugous, Psychology, Distinction
Kelsey Benes, Communication
Kimberly Bowen, Social Work
Jacob Brogan, Organizational Leadership and Communication
James Burke, Organizational Leadership and Communication
Samantha Chessmore, Psychology
Kathryn Clabaugh, Business Administration
Austin Coyle, Exercise Science
Heather Cullinane, Criminal Justice
Malory Dahl, Psychology
Derek David, Exercise Science
Claire Delaney, Sociology-Anthropology
Nicholas Dierks, Biology
Robert Duncan, Economics
McKenzie Ferguson, Communication, High Distinction
Coren Fielder, Business Administration
Morgan Fluent, Elementary Education
Madison Francis, Elementary Education, Highest Distinction
Courtney Gadeken, Social Work
La'Nya Graham, Criminal Justice
Nicole Hamilton, Sport Management
Keaton Hartsook, History
Kennedy Hegert, Social Work
Megan Hite, Exercise Science
Kylie Jesionowicz, Criminal Justice
Heidi Kroon, Business Administration, Distinction
Bradley Kulwicki, Business Administration
Emily Linafelter, Communication
Connor Lott, Economics
Madison Mallum, Elementary Education, Special Education
Donn Marcussen, Chemistry
Nathanial Meter, Elementary Education, Physical Education
Andrew Miller, Business Administration
Derek Miller, Business Administration
Kaleigh Nelsen, Social Work
Mikayla Nelson, Special Education, Elementary Education, Highest Distinction
Aaron Offutt, Organizational Leadership and Communication
Ian Olander, Biology
Lindy Pearson, Business Administration
Maura Penas, Organizational Leadership and Communication
Bryce Peterson, Sport Management, Highest Distinction
Jacob Peterson, Sport Management
Jaret Polivka, Health and Fitness Studies
Coehn Preble, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Nicole Raatz, Exercise Science
Kramer Rath, Business Administration
Sherri Read, Health and Fitness Studies
Cody Schilling, Chemistry, Highest Distinction
Hallie Schimenti, Communication, Highest Distinction/Silver Key
Taylor Schoen, Social Work, High Distinction
Raina Shoemaker, Business Administration, Communication
Hannah Simpson, Social Work
Jenna Stauffer, Business Administration
Kylie Stuart, Business Administration
Garrett Teel, Biology
Thuy-Lieu Tran, Business Administration
Mikayla Tremain, Social Work, High Distinction
Philip Truong, Exercise Science
Robert Wiles, Organizational Leadership and Communication
Megan Witcig , Exercise Science
Sammy Zitek, Business Administration
Taylor Herrington, Business Administration
Lindsay
Derek Pfeifer, Sport Management
Litchfield
Alivia Wardyn, Biology
Loomis
Brittnye Svehla, Business Administration
Madison
Elizabeth Becker, Communication
Malcolm
Zachary Holka, Exercise Science, Distinction
Merna
Rebecca Hostick, Accounting, High Distinction
Murdock
Lindsay Oehlerking, Biology
Neligh
Joselyn Lemm, Biology
Norfolk
Drew Farlee, Business Administration, Sport Management
Kaycee Greenfield, Social Work, Highest Distinction
Ashley Sellin, Exercise Science
North Platte
Maggie Bianco, Biology, Highest Distinction/Silver Key
Tyler Kuenning, Accounting
Kody Oltman, Business Administration
Lucas Volz, Accounting
翱鈥橬别颈濒濒
Tyler Timmerman, Exercise Science, Philosophy and Religion
Ogallala
Ciara Voycheske, Health and Fitness Studies, Highest Distinction
Omaha
Ryan Anderson, Accounting
Tiffany Atkins, Social Work
Nicholas Bies, Athletic Training
Jaime Bridges, Biology
Roberta Brown-Tipler, Social Work
Molly Doyle, Business Administration, Highest Distinction
Christian Jones, Accounting
Adailsa Kapel, Social Work
Travis Newgard, Sport Management
Thao Pham, Biology
Kathrina Schelker, Social Work
Krystyne Sickler, Social Work
Spencer Sharp, Biology
Craig Timmons, Biology
Palmer
Dylan Doggett, Elementary Education, Special Education, High Distinction
Panama
Caitlin Bentzinger, Communication, Psychology
Papillion
Alyssa Brown, Communication
Nicole Ricchini, Social Work
Plattsmouth
Gabrielle Coffin, Social Work
Ravenna
Emily Deines, Accounting
Rising City
Kala Kovar, Organizational Leadership and Communication
Seward
Carl Heinicke, Accounting
Silver Creek
Kaitlyn Klein, Business Administration, Highest Distinction
Springfield
Parker Baldwin, Economics
Stanton
Jeb Nordby, Business Administration
Sterling
Kelsy Heusman, Social Work
Ceaton Malone, Health and Fitness Studies
Sumner
Seth Thompson, Political Science
Sutton
Lakyn Mau, Special Education, Elementary Education
Tekamah
Sydney Langley, Social Work
Valparaiso
Alisha Bolte, Health and Fitness Studies
Wahoo
Max Cook, Elementary Education
Waverly
Levi Clifton, Exercise Science
Austin Lahmon, Sport Management
Wade Neddenriep, Business Administration, Highest Distinction/Silver Key
Aaron Ochsner, Business Administration, High Distinction
Wahoo
Heather Brazil, Social Work
Weeping Water
Nathaniel Heinz, Mathematics
West Point
Karlie Bracht, Elementary Education, Special Education, High Distinction
Emily Knobbe, Biology, Highest Distinction
Kendra Schlautman, Accounting
Shelby Spenner, Social Work, High Distinction
Wisner
Brian Leisy, Business Administration
Wymore
Macy Meyer, Social Work
York
Nicole Belfiore, Exercise Science
Hannah Hotovy, History, High Distinction
Carlie Pickrel, Biology
Blair Suddarth, Communication
Phoenix, Arizona
Danielle Adams, Biology
Livermore, California
Laura Haley, Exercise Science
Berthoud, Colorado
Katlyn Baker, Social Work, High Distinction
Castle Rock, Colorado
Autumn Packard, Social Work, High Distinction
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Addison Miller, Sports Psychology
Golden, Colorado
John Nespor, Sport Management, Business Administration
Burton Wheatlake, Business Administration
Lakewood, Colorado
Nathan Adams, Biology
Longmont, Colorado
Brian Goedde
Monte Vista, Colorado
Tai Zollars, Biology, High Distinction
San Luis, Colorado
Alexis Albert, Exercise Science
Silverthorne, Colorado
Coy Coker, Athletic Training
Atlantic, Iowa
Nancy Askeland, Social Work
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Tamara Dwyer, Social Work
Carroll Hinchion, Social Work
Stacyville, Iowa
Christopher Weber, Criminal Justice, Highest Distinction/Gold Key
Treynor, Iowa
Emma Fiene, Elementary Education
Salina, Kansas
Joseph Platten, Accounting, Economics
Wichita, Kansas
Luke Gartner, Accounting
Norfield, Minnesota
Danielle Phillipsen, Psychology
Prior Lake, Minnesota
Morgan Schultz, Biology
Rochester, Minnesota
Nicholas Johnson, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mathematics
Aurora, Missouri
Taylon Sumners, Sociology-Anthropology, Distinction
Kansas City, Missouri
Madeline Marrs, Sociology-Anthropology
Independence, Missouri
Nathan Chappell, Sport Management
Los Lunas, New Mexico
Benjamin Romero, Economics
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Sheffer Harbert, Biology
Brandon, South Dakota
Philip Volk, Exercise Science
Yankton, South Dakota
Fiona Dahlberg, Biology, High Distinction
Kent, Washington
Kylee Ashley, Sport Management
Qingdao, China
Jialin Yu, Elementary Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Beatrice
Noel Holle
Bellevue
Timothy Brooks, Distinction
Blair
Patricia Dunn
Columbus
Laurie Campbell
Aaron Grizzle
Julia Hendrickson
Joana Loseke
Macy Reichmuth
Jaimie Young
Cortland
Marilynn DeVries, Highest Distinction/Gold Key
Crete
Cari Henning
Dawson
Mari Ramsey
Dewitt
Becky Kaelin
Fremont
Amanda Mesloh
Grand Island
Kaycee Sciandra
Lincoln
Kristina Felix
Jennifer Fynbu
Melissa Hardman, High Distinction
Denise Kopp
Brittany Leif
Tina Miller
Allison Piippo
Jamie Schafer
Anne Schiltz, High Distinction
Whitney Spicka
Whitney Weyhrich
Amanda Wisell
Murray
Amanda Spangler
Nebraska City
Amber Bell
Omaha
Kossivi Agbosse
Bianca Caswell
Heidi Chapman
Phuong Anh Chau
Deborah Denney
Makahla Gray
Sarah Loparco, Highest Distinction
Nicole Smith
St. Libory
Kayla Stearley
St. Paul
Kimberly Stover
Waverly
Jacqueline Mendoza
West Point
Rachel Bilek
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Samantha Binau
Christine Constant
Dawn Gunzenhauser
Pamela Hyde
Denison, Iowa
Corey Dick
Sidney, Iowa
Erin Sheldon
Silver City, Iowa
Kelly Stortenbecker
Hoopeston, Illinois
Theresa Truax, Highest Distintion
Burlington Junction, Missouri
Angela Sherlock
MASTER OF BUSINESS OF ADMINSTRATION
Beaver Crossing
Andrew Robinson
Bee
Danielle Shipley
Hastings
Mikayla Albin
Lincoln
Jacob Bauer
Seth Chambers
Michael Cornelius
Jonathan Hanseling
Lacy Helms
Kent Hill
Genna Kiser
Mandy Lydick
Crystal Meredith
Mario Ostiguin
Nikola Pickens
Stephanie Saalfeld
Benjamin Searcey
Evan Sheaff
Suzanne Sughroue
Gareth Swift
Richard Thompson
Omaha
Ted Granger
Derek Meyer
Dana Mowrey
Kathleen Robinson
Amalie Volkmann
Craig Pytleski
Ord
Walker Zulkoski
Ravenna
Jacie Zoerb
Seward
Loreen Kersey
Syracuse
Alexander Rosburg
Tecumseh
Jennifer Monroe
Waco
Amie Ellison
Waverly
Clarice Henning
York
Brynley DeRiese
Exeter, California
Tammy Bader
Parker, Colorado
Kathryn Foulk
Fairfield, Iowa
Kim Woods
Little Sioux, Iowa
Jay Morris
MASTER OF FORENSIC SCIENCE
Crete
R Jacob Hedden
Hastings
Sydnee Schmidt
Omaha
Amanda Hindley
Leighanne Loges
San Diego, California
Mira Mejala
Dresden, Kansas
Jay Wessel
Salina, Kansas
Rachel Eufinger
Littlie Canada, Minnesota
Heidi Rogowski
Parkville, Missouri
Melissa Failing
Milbank, South Dakota
Breanna Hawkins
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FORENSIC SCIENCE
Harvard
Bryce Iliff
Pueblo, Mexico
Nancy Hepburn
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Filley
Jennifer Rohr
Lincoln
Sally Bach
Michelle Broman
Lisa Kendle
Danette Larkins
Heather Larkins
Lisa Lorenz
Janet Madsen
Amanda Saathoff
Omaha
Amanda Chin
Corinne Keating
Ellen Long
Wendy McMinn
Waverly
Nicole Cockerill
York
Jennifer Obermier
Watertown, South Dakota
Brooke Graf
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING/MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Bellevue
David Forbush Sr.
Omaha
Kristien Simons
Glenwood, Iowa
Sheila Brown
Harlan, Iowa
Karen Buman