Hastings College’s 121st Commencement exercises were held Saturday, May 19, in Lynn Farrell Arena. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 265 students, and master of arts in teaching degrees were awarded to 17 students.  

 Featured speaker was Rev. Kimberlee Maphis Early, coordinator of the Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Programs for the Theological Exploration of Vocation (PTEV). She received an honorary doctor of divinity degree.

Others receiving honorary degrees at the ceremony were Judy Sandeen, James Smith, and David Spillane.

Sandeen, who will retire as director of campus health services the end of June, received an honorary doctor of education degree. Smith, retiring college registrar and assistant professor of physical education, received an honorary doctor of education. Spillane, an Irish musician who has performed on the low whistle and uilleann pipes numerous times at Hastings College, was awarded an honorary doctor of fine arts.

Dr. Daniel Schmidt, who retired after 13 years as professor of music and director of bands, received a citation of appreciation.

 The Rev. Dr. M. Jean Heriot, associate director of Vocational Discernment and Service Learning and assistant professor of sociology and religion, delivered the Baccalaureate sermon, Friday evening, May 18, at First Presbyterian Church.

 Graduate honors, which are limited to the top 12 percent of the undergraduate class, were awarded to 31 seniors. An additional 72 seniors were cited for distinction in departmental studies.

 High distinction is awarded to seniors who have earned a 3.85 to 4.0 grade point average in their major area of study. Distinction is awarded to seniors with at least a 3.7 grade point average in their major.

 Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 64 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered to 1,110 students. The college was cited among top liberal arts colleges, national bachelor’s category, in U.S. News and World Report, America’s Best Colleges 2007, and was listed as a Best Midwestern College and a Best Value College by The Princeton Review.

PLEASE NOTE: Honors graduates (summa cum laude, magna cum laude and cum laude) and Master of Arts in Teaching graduates are listed first, then all other graduates, including those who earned distinction in departmental studies, are listed after that.

**Graduates are listed alphabetically by state, then town, in each category.

Summa Cum Laude
Keian Kirkegaard, Centennial, Colo., High Distinction in Physics, Donald/Deborah Kirkegaard
Brian Burks, Colorado Springs, Colo., High Distinction in Physics, James/Sandra Burks
Nicole Thomas, Waukee, Iowa, High Distinction in Media Production, Daniel/Diana Thomas
LeAnne Sittler, Broken Bow, Neb., High Distinction in Professional Accounting, Sherry Cain
Ann Phelps, Hastings, Neb., High Distinction in The Arts in Theology, Doug/Diane Phelps
Joshua Fangmeier, Hebron, Neb., High Distinction in Political Science/History, David/Debra Fangmeier
Paige Prochazka, Hemingford, Neb., High Distinction in Marketing/Media Production, Dudley/Robyn Prochazka
Rachel Vacek, Omaha, Neb., High Distinction in Sociology/Psychology, Ronald/Linda Vacek
Karissa Marble, Prosser, Neb., High Distinction in Special Education, Kenneth/Katherine Marble
Lance Beethe, Tecumseh, Neb., High Distinction in Professional Accounting, Deborah Lott, Tecumseh, Neb., Arlin Beethe, Elk Creek, Neb.

Magna Cum Laude
Sarah Bentz, Littleton, Colo., High Distinction in Elementary Education/Special Education, Mark/Karen Bentz
Ann Packard, Niwot, Colo., High Distinction in Biology, Paul/Karen Packard, Longmont, Colo.
Emily Singer, Sterling, Colo., High Distinction in Piano Pedagogy, Michael/Rhonda Singer
Margaret Vrbas, Atwood, Kan., High Distinction in Elementary Education, Jerry/Kathryn Vrbas
Lindsey Luttrell, Pratt, Kan., High Distinction in Studio Art/Religion, Alan/Janet Luttrell
Anita Olson, Ericson, Neb., High Distinction in Biology, Milton/Carol Olson
Jeana Ott, Henderson, Neb., High Distinction in Business Administration/Communication Studies, Carol Ott
Nicole Gustafsson, Norfolk, Neb., High Distinction in Studio Art, William/Barbara Gustafsson

Cum Laude
Katherine Steurer, Colorado Springs, Colo., High Distinction in Theatre Arts, Robert Steurer, Manitou Springs, Colo./Colleen Stanfill, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Debrenée Adkisson, Ainsworth, Neb., High Distinction in English/Distinction in German, Jim/Renee Adkisson
Tiffany Mayland, Alliance, Neb., High Distinction in Biopsychology, Richard/Denise Mayland
Celeste Bauer, Alma, Neb., High Distinction in Marketing, Crale/Jill Bauer
Jennifer Koch, DeWitt, Neb., High Distinction in Elementary Education, Bruce/Elizabeth Koch
Thomas Kluver, Fairfield, Neb., High Distinction in Media Production/English, Stephen/Suzanne Kluver
Laura Hall, Fullerton, Neb., High Distinction in Business Administration, Gary/Nancy Hall
Ashley Soucie, Glenvil, Neb., High Distinction in Biology Education, Bruce/Michele Soucie
Karen Wille, Gretna, Neb., High Distinction in Psychology, Mark Wille/Kathern Carraher
Trent Blackwell, Lincoln, Neb., High Distinction in Exercise Physiology, Mary Blackwell, Hastings, Neb.
Michael Haman, North Platte, Neb., High Distinction in Biology, Steven/Kathleen Haman
Amanda Gowen, Saronville, Neb., High Distinction in Physical Science Education/Natural Science Education, Wanda Solstad
Emily Steenson, Wolbach, Neb., Distinction in Political Science, Thomas/Susan Steenson

Master of Arts in Teaching   
Craig Fehringer, Iliff, Colo., Emphasis in Physical Education
Lacey Wood, Waukon, Iowa, Emphasis in Biology Education
Kaz Yanagi, Yokosuka, Japan, Emphasis in Physical Education
Kristina Meyer, Garden City, Kan., Emphasis in Elementary Education
Benjamin Clark, Aurora, Neb., Emphasis in Theatre Arts Education
Isaiah Dell, Beatrice, Neb., Emphasis in English as a Second Language
Amanda Worthman, Cozad, Neb., Emphasis in Natural Science/Biology/Chemistry Education
Irina Anatolyevna Belikova-Erickson, Grand Island, Neb., Emphasis in English Education
Jacie Bockstadter, Grand Island, Neb., Emphasis in English as a Second Language/Early Childhood Endorsement
Robbyn Allen, Hastings, Neb., Emphasis in English Education
Elizabeth Creech, Hastings, Neb., Emphasis in Elementary Education
Diana Haverly, Hastings, Neb., Emphasis in Social Science Education
Jacob Hervert, Hastings, Neb., Emphasis in Physics Education
Carol Beins, Heartwell, Neb., Emphasis in Special Education
Jason Glenn, Minden, Neb., Emphasis in Physical Education
Craig Shaw, Roseland, Neb, Emphasis in Basic Business Education
Amanda White, Superior, Neb., Emphasis in English/Education/English as a Second Language

Bachelor of Arts
(student, hometown, degree, parents)
Brandon Hesser, Eielson AFB, Alaska, Professional Accounting, Jacque McKeown/Bradley Hesser
Rikki Rumer, Scottsdale, Ariz., Business Administration
Elizabeth Tuialu’ulu’u-Mohler, Monterey, Calif., Business Administration
Emily Rosati, Norco, Calif., Distinction in Psychology, Peter/Michele Rosati
Amanda Crocker, Arvada, Colo., Biology, Jeffrey/Faith Crocker
Keith Fountain, Arvada, Colo., Business Administration/International Studies, Henry/Susan Fountain, Wellington, Fla.
Leah Manz, Arvada, Colo., Biopsychology/Business Administration, Michael/Kristine Manz
Damian Phillips, Arvada, Colo., Sociology, Donald/Ramona Phillips
Douglas Yeager, Jr., Arvada, Colo., Biology, Douglas, Sr./Elizabeth Yeager
Cole Harter, Aurora, Colo., Business Administration, Greg/Twila Harter
Emily Hogan, Aurora, Colo., Media Production, Elizabeth Saunders/Ronald Hogan
David McNamee, Aurora, Colo., Sociology, Bruce/Catherine McNamee
Kyle Fittje, Boulder, Colo., Health Promotion and Management, Roger Fittje
Robert Andrews II, Colorado Springs, Colo., Psychology, Robert Andrews, Sr.
Brian Burks, Colorado Springs, Colo., Physics, James/Sandra Burks
Teon Greenwood, Colorado Springs, Colo., Health Promotion and Management, Glenda Brown/William Brown
Ashley Johnson, Colorado Springs, Colo., Psychology, Robert/Sandra Johnson
Shannon Neugin, Colorado Springs, Colo., Psychology/Sociology
Ramon Reams, Chicago, Ill., Music, Bruce/Tracy Reams, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Leslie Mowery, Divide, Colo., Elementary Education, Loyd/Candis Mowery
Lance Mumford, Estes Park, Colo., High Distinction in Psychology, Rickey/Diane Mumford
Ky Kouzmanoff, Evergreen, Colo., Business Administration/International Studies, Marc/Kimetha Kouzmanoff
Bethany Fosse, Fort Collins, Colo., Distinction in Elementary Education/Special Education, Jonathan/Brenda Fosse
Robert Viehman, Gunnison, Colo., Physics, Richard/CindyViehman
Keith Enockson, Lakewood, Colo., Media Production, Hugh/Gerrie Enockson
Joshua Land, Lakewood, Colo., Marketing, Kevin/Sandra Land
Christine Lee, Lakewood, Colo., Distinction in Biology, Michael/Veronica Lee
Brian Bonn, Lonetree, Colo., Art of Communication, Donna Prete
Dustin Lovell, Longmont, Colo., Psychology, William/Peggy Lovell
Joshua O’Bannon, Longmont, Colo., Distinction in Religion, Thomas/Cheryl O’Bannon
Bradley Steward, Longmont, Colo., Health Promotion and Management/Physical Education, Kurt/Kim Steward
Krystal Tamura, Longmont, Colo., High Distinction in Biology, Konni Keuter/Kim Tamura
Krystyn Grasser, Louisville, Colo., Distinction in Health Promotion and Management/Business Administration, Dean/Victoria Grasser
Nathan Harris, Northglenn, Colo., Psychology, Harry/Marsha Harris
Bethany LaForce, Sterling, Colo., Distinction in Theatre Arts, Gail LaForce/William LaForce
Chelsea LeMar, Westminster, Colo., English/Political Science, Audrey Rogers, Westminster, Colo./Stephen LeMar, Ralston, Neb.
Kyle Hansen, Wray, Colo., Media Production, David/Nancy Hansen
Thomas Prickett, Glenwood, Iowa, Political Science, Anthony/Sally Prickett
Dana Jensen, Underwood, Iowa, Distinction in Elementary Education, Darol/Kristi Jensen, Neola, Iowa
Patrick Brooks, Pocatello, Idaho, Psychology/Health Promotion and Management, Gordon/Jean Brooks
Michelle Mehlhaff, Stockton, Kan., Psychology/Sociology, Dennis/Marcia Mehlhaff
Kerry Alfrey, Topeka, Kan., Psychology
Santana Hummel, Dilworth, Minn., Special Education, Myra Hummel/Larry Hummel,
                        Burnsville, Minn.
Brandon Diamond, Independence, Mo., Theatre Arts, Stephen Diamond/Theresa Locke
Aaron Lauer, Ainsworth, Neb., High Distinction in Religion/Distinction in History, James/Deborah Lauer
Matthew Mockerman, Alliance, Neb., High Distinction in Health Promotion and Management, Mary Mockerman/Michael Mockerman
Simon McKenzie, Alma, Neb., Physical Education, Gary/Becky McKenzie
Elizabeth Eager, Ashland, Neb., Distinction in Psychology, Jack/Carol Eager
Ashley Whiteaker, Ashland, Neb., Distinction in Special Education, Mary Rhodus/Roger Whiteaker
Daniel Pauley, Ayr, Neb., Political Science/Economics, Amy Pauley, Muskegon, Mich./
                       Thomas Pauley, Ayr, Neb.
Buckley Haag, Bartley, Neb., Distinction in AgriBusiness, Gayle/Elaine Haag
Jacque Hartz, Bassett, Neb., Distinction in Media Production/Business Administration, Deborah Hartz, Lawton, Iowa/Ronald Hartz, Bassett, Neb.
Greg Iverson, Bassett, Neb., Health Promotion and Management, Scot/Julie Iverson
Vanessa Tiell, Bellevue, Neb., Distinction in Biology, Scott/Lori Tiell
Jessica Brock, Bertrand, Neb., Distinction in Theatre Arts/Human Services Administration, Craig/Bonnie Brock
Matthew Wilkins, Blair, Neb., Psychology/Sociology, Frank/Jacque Wilkins
Dawnette Alber, Blue Hill, Neb., High Distinction in History Education/Distinction in Social Science Education, Daniel/Debra Alber
Jodie Meyers, Blue Hill, Neb., Mathematics
Andrew Plummer, Bridgeport, Neb., Spanish/Business Administration, Steven/Helen Plummer
Jacob Dean, Broadwater, Neb., Distinction in Business Administration/Business Education
Tara Arnold, Broken Bow, Neb., Basic Business Education, Russ/Rosemary Arnold
Daniel Fisher, Broken Bow, Neb., Business Administration/Sociology/Human Resources Management, Daniel/Anita Fisher
Brandon Weber, Broken Bow, Neb., Business Administration, James/Rabecca Weber
Ryan Ziegler, Broken Bow, Neb., Media Production/Recreation, James/Peggy Ziegler
Jeanne Houchin, Bruning, Neb., Distinction in Elementary Education/Special Education, Wayne/Joy Houchin, Strang, Neb.
Roseanne Danner, Burwell, Neb., Psychology, Myron/Kathleen Danner
Megan Pandorf, Callaway, Neb., High Distinction in Psychology/Distinction in Health Promotion and Management, Donald/Molly Pandorf
Jacqueline Bauman, Campbell, Neb., High Distinction in Elementary Education, Gary/Debra Bauman
Tyson Benner, Central City, Neb., Distinction in AgriBusiness/Marketing, Donald/Karen Benner
Matthew Hawthorne, Central City, Neb., Psychology, Scott/Debra Ann Hawthorne
Joshua Janky, Chapman, Neb., AgriBusiness, John/Debra Janky
Amanda Dana, Clay Center, Neb., Professional Accounting, LeRoy/Rhonda Dana
Amanda Pinkelman, Columbus, Neb., History, Norm/Penny Pinkelman
Heath Jacob, Cozad, Neb., Biology, Randy/Kathleen Jacob
Sarah Pedersen, Cozad, Neb., Psychology, Luann McBride/Grant Pedersen
James Holtgrewe, Jr., Doniphan, Neb., Political Science/History, James/Barbara Holtgrewe
Adam Hohman, Eagle, Neb., AgriBusiness, Thomas/Barbara Hohman
Ashley Wells, Elba, Neb., Distinction in Elementary Education, Timothy/Pamela Wells
Molly Blazek, Elkhorn, Neb., Business Administration/Philosophy, James/Denise Blazek
Ashley Huff, Elkhorn, Neb., High Distinction in Religion, Harold/Pamela Huff
Troy Stoller, Elkhorn, Neb., Elementary Education, Danny/Barbara Stoller
Nathan Lehmann, Eustis, Neb., Biology, Kevin/Karen Lehmann
Katie Engel, Fairfield, Neb., Elementary Education/Special Education, James/Susan Engel
Cherelle Johnson, Fremont, Neb., Elementary Education, DaVal/Cheri Johnson
Ashley Arehart, Friend, Neb., Psychology, Robert/Jana Arehart
Andrew Davis, Friend, Neb., Biology, Richard/Kari Kliment
Schyler Fricke, Friend, Neb., Professional Accounting, Daniel/Darcee Fricke
Jared Stutzman, Friend, Neb., Business Administration, Michelle Stutzman/David Stutzman
Ryan Rahmann, Gibbon, Neb., Business Administration, Timothy/Myra Rahmann
Jason Dieckmann, Grand Island, Neb., Psychology, Robert/Maureen Dieckmann
Kurt Gibson, Grand Island, Neb., Professional Accounting, Craig/Kim Gibson
Mikayla Kostbahn, Grand Island, Neb., Distinction in Special Education/Elementary Education, Jeffrey/Diane Kostbahn
Judee Sandman, Grand Island, Neb., High Distinction in Studio Art/Psychology
Megan Eidem, Gretna, Neb., High Distinction in Biology, Janet Eidem
Sarah Elliott, Gretna, Neb., High Distinction in Elementary Education/Special Education, Jeffrey/Connie Elliott
Chase Koehler, Harvard, Neb., Business Administration/Psychology, Larry/Rebecca Koehler
Joshua Augustin, Hastings, Neb., Psychology, Ronald/Pamela Augustin
Lisa Baker, Hastings, Neb., Biopsychology, Bruce/Susie Baker
Adam Behmer, Hastings, Neb., Wildlife Management, Thomas/Marcia Behmer
Kyle Behmer, Hastings, Neb., Sociology, Thomas/Marcia Behmer
Sara Bestol, Hastings, Neb., Human Services Administration, Lisa Bestol/Wayne Bestol
Andrea Brouillette, Hastings, Neb., Biopsychology, Steven/Carolyn Brouillette
Mark DeBoer, Hastings, Neb., High Distinction in History, Steven/Sylvia DeBoer
Patrick Derickson, Hastings, Neb., Political Science, Mark/Ruth Derickson
Lowell Ferguson, Hastings, Neb., Business Administration/Health Promotion and Management, Ricky Ferguson/Jackuline Lambert
Donovan Foote, Hastings, Neb., Biology
Samuel Golgert, Hastings, Neb., Mathematics, M/M Ronald Golgert
Jenny Hansen, Hastings, Neb., Physical Education
Jessica Heeren, Hastings, Neb., Elementary Education, Jeff/Carrie Heeren
Ryan Hoglund, Hastings Neb., Sociology, David/Renee Hoglund
Jarred Horsky, Hastings, Neb., Physics, Steve/Lisa Horsky
Grant Johnson, Hastings, Neb., History Education, Joan Martin/Ronald Johnson
Obadiah Johnson, Hastings, Neb., Distinction in Health Promotion and Management, Christopher/Lorie Johnson
Kelly Kent, Hastings, Neb., Wildlife Management, Deborah Condos
Amanda Kroeker, Hastings, Neb., Psychology
Jamie Krueger, Hastings, Neb., High Distinction in Studio Art, Terry/Sandra Krueger
Nicole Kunasek, Hastings, Neb., Media Production, Dee Toms/Roger Kunasek
Christine McKee, Hastings, Neb., Studio Art
Erin Mundus, Hastings, Neb., Music, Cheri Wolfe, Ayr., Neb./Stuart Mundus
Matt Nottage-Tacey, Hastings, Neb., Game Design, William/Janey Nottage-Tacey
Trisha Oles, Hastings, Neb., Elementary Education/Special Education, Jeffrey/Gloria Oles
Meghan Parkinson, Hastings, Neb., High Distinction in Economics/Mathematics, Jerry/Judy Parkinson
Jackie Penrose, Hastings, Neb., High Distinction in Special Education/Distinction in Elementary Education, Eileen Penrose/Keith Penrose
Zachary Roth, Hastings, Neb., High Distinction in Mathematics/Computer Science, David/Kim Roth
Brandon Savage, Hastings, Neb., Biology, Randall/Sally Savage
Jesse Schakat, Hastings, Neb., Sociology, John/Jody Schakat
Sarah Siemers, Hastings, Neb., Elementary Education, Orlin/Pat Siemers
Jody Stutzman, Hastings, Neb., Sociology, Sandy Stutzman/Joel Reiners
Sarah Sullivan, Hastings, Neb., High Distinction in English, Michael/Dora Sullivan
Tarin Wademan, Hastings, Neb., High Distinction in Elementary Education/Special Education, Brenda Ahlers/Dave Brown
Molly Willett, Hastings, Neb., High Distinction in Biology, Kevin/Lisa Willett
Jace Yost, Hastings, Neb, Business Administration, Jerry/Vicki Yost
Tabitha Kelly, Hebron, Neb., Psychology, Thomas/Patsy Kelly
Ginny Allard Shueey, Hildreth, Neb., History, Nancy Bandt, Alma, Neb., Jeffrey Allard, Hildreth, Neb. 
Jessica Lawrence, Holdrege, Neb., Health Promotion and Management, David/Vickie Lawrence
Sarah Jones, Hoskins, Neb., Distinction in Communication Studies/English, Michael/Debbra Jones
Tawna Trail, Johnson, Neb., Psychology, Kelly Trail, Johnson, Neb./Robert Trail, Nebraska City, Neb.
Mark Bliefernich, Juniata, Neb., Distinction in Business Administration/Health Promotion and Management, Bill/Cheryl Bliefernich
Shannon Peterson, Juniata, Neb., Psychology, Rodger/Patricia Peterson
Ashley Petzoldt, Juniata, Neb., Biology, Terry/Crystal Petzoldt
Reed Rutt, Juniata, Neb., Psychology, Robert/Jane Rutt
Paul Wahlmeier, Juniata, Neb., Distinction in Business Administration/Economics, Patrick/Debbie Wahlmeier
Andrew Butler, Kearney, Neb., High Distinction in Business Administration/Distinction in Health Promotion and Management, Larry/Barbara Butler
Eric Woodward, Kearney, Neb., High Distinction in Chemistry, William/Carol Woodward
Renee Faimon, Lawrence, Neb., High Distinction in Business Administration/Distinction in Basic Business Education, Russell/Donna Faimon
Tracy Suhr, Lawrence, Neb., Distinction in Professional Accounting, Robert/Karen Hofstetter
Stacy Svoboda, Lawrence, Neb., Biology, Joseph/Donna Svoboda, Deweese, Neb.
Bjorn Bergstrom, Lexington, Neb., Elementary Education, Jerry/Mary Bergstrom
Emily Moore, Lexington, Neb., High Distinction in Elementary Education/Special Education, Thane/Denise Moore
Joseph Sculley, Lexington, Neb., Recreation, Michael/Ella Sculley
Lindsay Steinberger, Lexington, Neb., Business Administration, Larry/Sharon Steinberger
Marc Brown, Lincoln, Neb., English, Larry/Sandra Brown, Hickman, Neb.
Nicole Burbach, Lincoln, Neb., Psychology, William/Carol Burbach
Mark Carlson, Lincoln, Neb., Health Promotion and Management
Ryan Connolly, Lincoln, Neb., Studio Art, Dennis/Linda Connolly
JohnCarl Denkovich, Lincoln, Neb., High Distinction in Political Science/Psychology
Kristy Dubas, Lincoln, Neb., Distinction in Sociology/Human Resources Management, Joseph/Sandy Dubas
Trevor Heidinger, Lincoln, Neb., High Distinction in Psychology/Sociology, Jeffrey/Marjorie Heidinger
Thomas Nettleton, Lincoln, Neb., Social Science Education, Warren/Linda Nettleton
Aaron Polak, Lincoln, Neb., Marketing, Terence/Janet Polak
Glynna Ridge, Lincoln, Neb., High Distinction in Health Promotion and Management, Sam/Lynne Ridge
Tyler Schroeder, Lincoln, Neb., Business Administration, Clayton/Denice Schroeder
Jesse Schuessler, Lincoln, Neb., Health Promotion and Management, Richard/Phyllis Schuesler
Maurianna Shelbourn, Lincoln, Neb., Communication Studies/Political Science/International Studies, Susan Goodrich, Lincoln, Neb./Jimmy Shelbourn, Beatrice, Neb.
Nicholas Vanous, Lincoln, Neb., Physics, James Vanous/Kathleen Vanous
Shane Batt, Lisco, Neb., Business Administration, Lana Batt
Mitchell Williams, Loomis, Neb., Business Administration, Timothy/Marlene Williams, Cozad, Neb.
Megan Fry, Malcolm, Neb., Health Technology
Krae Dutoit, McCook, Neb., Business Administration, Robin Reh, McCook Neb./Kurt Dutoit, Pratt, Kan.
Benjamin Klug, McCook, Neb., Biology, Richard/Pamela Klug
Kara Shavlik, Mullen, Neb., Psychology, Anthony/Sheila Shavlik
Tessa McDaniel, Murray, Neb., Religion/Music, Martin/Anne McDaniel, Boyden, Iowa
John Sherlock, Murray, Neb., Distinction in Theatre Arts, Larry/Shelly Sherlock
Tyler Juilfs, Nebraska City, Neb., Business Administration/Human Resources Management, Timothy/Sally Juilfs
Douglas Wehrman, Nelson, Neb., Biology, Joseph/Pamela Wehrman
Andrew Hamling, Norfolk, Neb., Media Production, Leonard/Elaine Hamling
Sarah Lenser, Norfolk, Neb., Business Administration/Economics, Ervin/Carolyn Lenser
Aubrey Dolezal, North Bend, Neb., Mathematics Education, F. Daniel/Mary Dolezal
Jessica Halter, North Platte, Neb., Distinction in Biology, Merle/Eileen Halter
Sarah Milne, North Platte, Neb., Biology, Jon/Susan Milne
Kathleen Orcutt, North Platte, Neb., Business Administration/Music, James/Martha Orcutt
Jeremy Cox, Omaha, Neb., Business Administration/Health Promotion and Management, Bill/Peggy Cox
Kyle Davis, Omaha, Neb., Health Promotion and Management, Stephen/Betty Davis
Ashley Diehm, Omaha, Neb., Health Promotion and Management, Cheryl Wilson/Michael Diehm
Larry Dredla, Omaha, Neb., Psychology
Kelsey Joseph, Omaha, Neb., Health Promotion and Management, Jerry/Kelli Joseph
Mark Nelson, Omaha, Neb., Sociology, Russell/Kristi Nelson
Kristen Rose, Omaha, Neb., Psychology, John/Cindy Rose
Sarah Schumacher, Omaha, Neb., Distinction in Biology, James/Susan Schumacher, Delaware, Ohio
Michael Snyder, Omaha, Neb., Distinction in Business Administration, Stephen/Darcy Snyder
Joshua Zeplin, Omaha, Neb., Marketing/Sociology, Rhett/Annette Zeplin
Daniel Nicklin, Papillion, Neb., High Distinction in Media Production, Donald/Rhonda Nicklin
Emily Weborg, Pender, Neb., Distinction in Health Promotion and Management, Brian/Renee Weborg
Miranda Decker, Peru, Neb., Distinction in Elementary Education, Edgar/Barbara Decker
Aaron Parker, Plattsmouth, Neb., Physics, Jeffrey/Tammy Parker
Kyle Bowman, Ralston, Neb., Marketing, Barbara Miller, LaVista, Neb./Michael Bowman, Omaha, Neb.
Chad Arens, Randolph, Neb., Media Production, Richard/Yuvonne Arens
Jerad Reimers, Ravenna, Neb., Political Science/History, Gerald/Debra Reimers
Jessica Dana, Red Cloud, Neb., Biopsychology, Lee/Sharon Dana
Nathan Sanley, Rising City, Neb., Construction Management, Ricky/Cynthia Sanley
Tabitha Ropers, Sargent, Neb., Biology, Louie/Jackie Ropers
Christopher Ladwig, Schuyler, Neb., Health Promotion and Management, Sandra Heavican, Rogers, Neb./Dwaine Ladwig, Shelby, Neb.
Nicole Malmstrom, Scotia, Neb., Distinction in Biopsychology, Joseph/Shelly Malmstrom
Kara Rindels, Scottsbluff, Neb., Distinction in Communication Studies/Distinction in International Studies/German, Dean/Alisa Rindels
Brittainy Hobson, Sidney, Neb., Distinction in Marketing, Randall/Nyla Hobson
Scott Scheef, Spalding, Neb., Construction Management, Jerrold/Marlynn Scheef
Kelly Daly, Springfield, Neb., Psychology, Debra Pope
Jon Peplow, Springfield, Neb., Music, Susan Peplow
Laura Jensen, St. Libory, Neb., Distinction in English/Studio Art, Kenneth/Sharon Jensen
Seth Sazama, St. Paul, Neb., Biology, Jonathan/Sarah Sazama
Brian Blevins, Stapleton, Neb., Sociology, David/Jody Blevins
Jennifer Warneking, Superior, Neb., Biology
Robin Griess, Sutton, Neb., Elementary Education
Jesse Mohnike, Sutton, Neb., AgriBusiness, Gary/Cathy Mohnike
Tim Antes, Syracuse, Neb., Sociology/Psychology, Douglas/Rebecca Antes
Lance Beethe, Tecumseh, Neb., Professional Accounting, Deborah Lott, Tecumseh, Neb., Arlin Beethe, Elk Creek, Neb.
Patrick Johnston, Thedford, Neb., Media Production, Jack/Gail Johnston
Amber Smith, Thurston, Neb., Distinction in Media Production, Jeffrey/Carol Smith
Amanda Phillips, Waco, Neb., High Distinction in Political Science/Distinction in Sociology, Arthur/Melinda Phillips
Richard Seth Torpin, Walton, Neb., High Distinction in History/Distinction in Political Science, Richard/Susan Torpin
Tera Walker, Wood River, Neb., Biology
Brandy Alexander, North Las Vegas, Nev., High Distinction in Recreation/Health Promotion and Management, Joseph/Sherry Alexander
Kara Sexson, Bartlesville, Okla., High Distinction in Music, James/Leslie Sexson
Nicholas Sanchez, Portland, Ore., Media Production/Theatre Arts, Arthur Sanchez, Englewood, Colo., Veronica King, Sacramento, Calif.
Malgorzata Partyka, Lublin, Poland, Communication Studies/International Studies
Timothy Moore, Wichita Falls, Texas, High Distinction in Religion and Media, Paul/Rebecca Moore
Juan Fernandez-Martinez, Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico, Economics/International Studies, Juan Pablo Fernandez
Nathaniel Wilson, Greybull, Wyo., Psychology, Nicholas/Emma Wilson
Jana Raper, Meeteetse, Wyo., Psychobiology/Psychology, Charles/Alice Raper, Natroma, Kan.
Daniel Jessop, Rock Springs, Wyo., Biology, Theresa Berry, Winnemucca, Nev.

Bachelor of Music
Colin Sandall, Bellevue, Neb., Vocal Music Education, Wayne/Julia Sandall
Kyle Sandall, Bellevue, Neb., Music Education/Voice Performance, Wayne/Julia Sandall
Janina Laier, Eustis, Neb., High Distinction in Piano Performance/Piano Pedagogy, Clark/Dianne Laier
Natalie Barge, Gering, Neb., Music Education, Kirk/Kathy Barge
Christopher Dobbins, Grand Island, Neb., High Distinction in Trombone Performance/Distinction in Music Education, Jeffrey/Janet Dobbins
Erin Mundus, Hastings, Neb., High Distinction in Theatre Arts/Vocal Performance, Cheri Wolfe, Ayr., Neb./Stuart Mundus
Cynthia Schroer, Kearney, Neb., Distinction in Music Education, Rodney/Jolene Schroer
Kristin Hofmann, Sutton, Neb., Vocal Music Education, William/Pamela Hofmann
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