Hastings College 123rd Commencement ceremonies were Saturday, May 16, in the Lynn Farrell Arena.

Tom Osborne, athletic director at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was Commencement speaker, and Rev. John H.G. Curtiss, associate pastor at First Presbyterian Church, delivered the Baccalaureate sermon Friday evening, May 15.

At Commencement, Dr. Elizabeth Behrens, retiring professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, and Dr. Dale Behrens, retiring director of Computer Services, received honorary doctor of science degrees. Mr. Dennis Krienert, retired Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer of Hastings College Foundation, and Mr. LeRoy Thom, a Hastings College Honorary Trustee and Hastings business leader, received honorary doctor of business administration degrees.

Hastings College has 238 undergraduates crossing the stage on Saturday with 20 students who received Master of Arts in Teaching degrees.

Graduate honors, which are limited to the top 12 percent of the undergraduate class, were awarded to 28 seniors. An additional 54 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.

Graduates are listed below by state and hometown.
Honor graduates and Master of Arts in Teaching graduates are listed first.

* indicates distinction and ** indicates high distinction

Summa Cum Laude
Colorado
 Highlands Ranch  Rebecca Ann Hartline**   Elementary Education
Nebraska
 Blue Hill Joshua Phillip Berns** Professional Accounting/Psychology
 Daykin Jenna Alice Buchli** English Education/Spanish Education
 Gothenburg  Matt J. Hilderbrand** Social Science Education
 Grand Island  Magdalena Skiba** Biology
 Hastings  Starlight Marie Fonseca** Political Science
  Jessie Ann Lugenbeel** English Education
 Kenesaw  Amy Lynn Kroll** Psychology/Human Services Administration
 Norfolk Nathan Allen Tramp** Religion 
 Papillion  Wendy Elizabeth Nicklin** Elementary Education
 Sutton Brittny Lee Burns** Sociology

Magna Cum Laude
Colorado
 Highlands Ranch  Emily Ann Timmerman** Elementary Education/Special Education
Nebraska
 Cozad Joshua Allen Pinkelman** Professional Accounting
 Grand Island  Anna Genevieve Govier** Political Science/Music
  Frederick William Hotz** Business Management and Sports Communication 
 Gretna Brenda Lynn Gundvaldson** Elementary Education

Cum Laude
Colorado
 Colorado Springs  Krista Dawn Fager** Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Nebraska
 Bartlett Amanda Rae Thunker** Business Administration
 Beaver City Michael Powell** Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
 Burwell  Megan Cherene Johnson** Media Production
 Cambridge Tyler Ray Keyser** Marketing/Philosophy
 Columbus Jeffrey Charles Hartman* Biology
 Harvard  Melanie Micheal Hiatt** Psychology/Philosophy
 Hastings  Courtney Lynn Beach** Mathematics Education
  Meggan Nicole Lloyd** Religion
 Lincoln  Joel Thomas Niemann**  Religion
 Superior Lauren Kay Williams** Elementary Education/Special Education
 Syracuse Erin Lea Hallstrom** Physical Education

Master of Arts in Teaching
California
 Lake Forest  Lindsay Lee Davis Emphasis in Physical Education
Iowa
 Lime Springs Joseph Andrew Tibbals Emphasis in Physical Education
 Oskaloosa Michael Keith Comfort Emphasis in Physical Education
Nebraska
 Bassett   Gregory Scot Iverson  Emphasis in Physical Education
Grand Island Sydney Aline Crouch  Emphasis in Social Sciences Education
Hastings Jodi Lynn Bahr  Emphasis in Biology Education
 Stan E. Essink  Emphasis in Psychology Education
 Katie Marie Konen Emphasis in Art Education/Psychology Education/English as a Second Language
   Lloyd Lyle McIntyre Emphasis in Special Education/Elementary Education
  Trisha Jean Oles Emphasis in Early Childhood Education/English as a Second  Language
   Amy Lynn Wahlmeier Emphasis in Mathematics Education/Business Education
 Hayes Center Nicholas Ryan Broz Emphasis in Physical Education
 Lincoln Thomas Robert Nettleton Emphasis in Physical Education
 Norfolk Sarah E. Nottage-Tacey Emphasis in Theatre Arts Education
 North Platte Sarah Marie Milne Emphasis in Biology Education/Chemistry Education
 Omaha Duane Allen Manzer Emphasis in Physical Education
  Gregory Louis Vuagniaux Emphasis in Special Education
 Ralston Mark Kenneth Svagera Emphasis in History Education
 Red Cloud Konni Sue Shipman Emphasis in Elementary Education/English as a Second Language
 Schuyler Christopher Scott Ladwig Emphasis in Physical Education

Bachelor of Arts
Arizona
 Scottsdale Rikki Christina Rumer Business Administration
California
 Cloverdale Timothy David Haug Physical Education
Colorado
 Arapahoe Kyle Eugene Wamsley Business Administration
 Arvada Daniel William Mantas Communication Studies
 Aurora Vincent Joseph DiPaolo Business Administration
  Andrew Wesley Goodwin Business Administration/Communication Studies
  Brian David Steinert Physics
 Broomfield Megan Reneé Arrington Media Production
 Berthoud Jennifer Lynn Roche** Philosophy/Psychology
 Canon City Devin McCorkindale Paszek Wildlife Biology
 Centennial Tyler Scott Moos Biology
 Colorado Springs Wayne Edwin Beevers Business Administration
  Taylor Matthew Smith Health Promotion and Management
 Craig  Emily Egan Gilchrist** Theatre Arts
 Fort Collins  Janet Marie Dickey Media Production/Communication Studies
  Rachel J. Sexton Marketing
 Greeley Christina Lynne Luster English
 Highlands Ranch Amy Elizabeth Hartline*/** Biopsychology/Psychology
  Sigrid Ann Simpson* Economics/International Studies
  Timothy Michael Stroman Physical Education
 Idalia Ashley Ann Chamberlain Psychobiology
 Lakewood James Frederic Mahoney English
 Larkspur Leo O’beng Koko Boman Biology
 Longmont Nicholas Tyler Crowl History
  Joshua David Fobes Business Administration/Human Resources Management
  Zach Lamphere Business Administration
  Alexia Michaela Spencer English Education
  Matthew James VandenBoogaard Biology/English
 Loveland Adarthus Art Richardson Media Production
 Parker Joseph Scott Jeanjaquet Physics
  Jacqueline Paige Smith Psychology
 Platteville Marty Joshua Mondragon Sociology
 Sterling  Cory James Fehringer Sociology/Human Resources Management
  Andy Weingardt Business Administration
Kansas
 Beloit Hillary Ann Pingel Media Production
 Dodge City Amber Sue Durler Elementary Education/Music
 Oberlin David Kenteth Morris Chemistry
 Shawnee Ellen Elizabeth Jorgenson** History Education
Nebraska
 Ainsworth Jennifer Ann Strayer** Musicology and History
 Alda Zachary Lewis Mayhew Media Production
 Arlington Adam James Loftis Wildlife Recreation
 Aurora Natalie Ruth Husmann** Elementary Education/Special Education
  Clinton Wayne Simmons Elementary Education/Physical Education
 Ayr Alexandra Rae Pauley Biopsychology
 Beatrice Isaiah J.R. May Media Production
 Bellevue Shane Frank McConnell Construction Management
 Blair Garet Edward Reynek Business Administration
 Clay Center Cassie Marie Swenson Political Science
 Central City Kay Marie Broekemeier* Health Promotion and Management/Psychology
  Kyle Thomas Janky Media Production
  David Alexander Reeves Music
 Columbus William James Kramer Psychology
  Emilie Kathleen Powers** English/Music
  Katherine Rosalie Elizabeth Rasby**  Elementary Education
  Ashley Nicole Strehle* Media Production
 Cozad Laura Claire Steffensmeier Psychology/Sociology
 Curtis Shaun Robert Merrigan Professional Accounting
  Justin Chase Wilkinson Sociology/Human Resources Management
 Deshler Turner John Scholl Exercise Science
 Dalton Coyle Winston Cape Business Administration
 Doniphan Alia Nazek Mohsen*/** Psychology/Communication Studies
  Amy Marie Troester Studio Art
 Edgar Sara Renee Ninabuck* Professional Accounting
 Elkhorn Jason William Huff Media Production
 Eustis Tristan Erin Lehmann AgriBusiness
 Fairbury Jacob Dean McAllister Elementary Education
 Falls City April Renee Weddle Business Administration/Health Promotion and Management
 Franklin Jamie Lyn Pavey Professional Accounting
 Friend Trevin James Stutzman Construction Management
 Fort Calhoun Justin Morgan Miller Psychology
 Funk Matthew Dale Larson AgriBusiness
 Geneva Shad Lynn Eberhardt* Physical Education
 Glenvil LaTosha Marie Duester Psychology/Sociology
  Ryan Gene Hinrichs AgriBusiness
 Grand Island Grant Alan Bachman Media Production
  Kayla Jo Backer Professional Accounting
  Courtney Shaé Bennett* Professional Accounting
  Casey John Carpenter** Professional Accounting
  Molly Margaret Lachnit Marketing
  Holly Briana Leth Elementary Education
  Chelsey Lynn Metcalf Professional Accounting
  Derek John Petermann Computer Science
  Scott Robert Wissing** Physical Education
 Gothenburg Jordon Folkers Biology
 Guide Rock Alyssa Marie Montgomery Biology
 Haigler Nathon Todd Reinick Mathematics
 Harvard Dani Jo Barnett Media Production
 Hastings Abbie Lane Allen Biology
  Jennifer Elli Boltz* Mathematics Education
  Joshua Michael Bonifas Media Production
  Zachary Christopher Boyd** Theatre Arts/English
  Deanna Rose Brand Professional Accounting
  Travis John Bronson Biology
  Jamie Dawn Cecrle Marketing
  Ashley Marie Coats Professional Accounting
  Scott Lee Collins Business Administration
  Scott William Duncan Psychology
  Kelsey Kay Fraser Elementary Education/Special Education
  Jordan Chris Furrow English
  Lindsay Wray Garvin Biology
  Jason Steven Gerritsen Physics
  Chelsea Rae Hoglund Mathematics Education
  Amanda Elaine Holmberg-Collins** Elementary Education/Special Education
  Jessica Lynne Kennedy Psychology
  Benjamin James Kober Biology
  Hannah Leigh Kucera Elementary Education
  Missy Sue Lytle Mathematics Education
  Kyle Thomas Martindale Political Science
  Kenneth Wade Maudlin Economics
  Annie K. Peterson* Religion
  Patricia Colleen Pratt Psychology
  Nicole Lee Rust Elementary Education
  Austin Kelen Schlichtman Psychology
  Mark Theodore Schmeeckle Health Promotion and Management
  Kendra JoAn Tillemans* Elementary Education/Special Education
  Crystal Nicole Timmerman Business Administration
  Kayla Marie Uden Elementary Education/Special Education
  Corey Andrew VomWeg** Theatre Arts/English
  The Duc D Vu** Computer Science
  Casey James Weber Marketing
  Levi Dale Woodhead Biology
 Holstein Casey Elizabeth Conner Art Education
 Hordville Abby Mae Necker Studio Art
 Imperial Whitney Jean Bottom English Education
  Chandra Kay Ledall* Marketing
 Juniata Jordan Patrick Micheal Bonifas Psychology
 Kearney  Jacqueline June Augustyn* Sociology/Psychology
 Kenesaw Jacklyn Michelle Engelhardt* Elementary Education/Special Education
  Jennifer Sue Kurpgeweit* Elementary Education/Special Education
 Laurel Bridget Ann Haahr Professional Accounting
 Lawrence Abby Jo Edwards Business Administration
  Teresa Mary Kathman Mathematics Education
 Lexington Bryan Anthony Lewis Media Production
 Lincoln Daniel Jonathan Bargen Health Promotion and Management
  Brooke Marie Biggerstaff Media Production/Studio Art
  Nicole Kristin Ciecior* Biology
  Ryan Huntzinger Connolly Studio Art 
  Patrick David Cropsey Professional Accounting/Economics
  Audrey Ann Curtis Marketing
  Quentin Royce Hodges Business Administration
  Stephanie Kim Rose Larson Psychology/Human Resources Management
  Andrew Kruger Meitzen* Business Administration/Economics
  Mark Andrew Nave Professional Accounting
  Amanda Lee Schademann* Biology
 Lewellen Sabrina Allison Miller* Music
 North Bend Jamie Lee Williams Biopsychology
 North Platte Amber Lee Edwards Business Administration
  Dillon Michael Edwards Religion
  Megan Diane White Health Promotion and Management
 Ogallala Alison Brook Cullinan** Psychology
  Terri Christine Studley** Health Promotion and Management
 Omaha Geoffrey Gerard Bergman Physics
  Sarah Anne Cambridge* Professional Accounting
  Robert Thomas Engebretson Professional Accounting
  Robert Evans Gilmore Biopsychology
  Nedim Hasanbegovic Business Administration
  Jennifer Lea Hicks** Elementary Education/Special Education
  Stacey Lynn Klich Psychology
  Alexander Edward Kucera Biopsychology
  Henry Edward Matthews Media Production
  Bryant Alexander McCann Marketing
  John Patrick Morey Media Production
  Richard Lawrence Morhardt Religion
  Andrew Scott Poehling Business Administration
  Matthew Ryan Quinlan History
  Michael Allen Stillmock Professional Accounting
  Colin Thomas Wagner Marketing/Health Promotion and Management
  Adam Tyler Welch Business Administration/
 Ord Alexander Paul Scheideler Sociology/Human Resources Management
 Papillion Leigh C. Jochimsen** Business Administration
 Pawnee City Patrick Joseph Miller** Biology Education/Mathematics Education
 Petersburg Benjamin John Kuhlman Computer Science
 Phillips Amber Marie Kulus Elementary Education/Special Education
 Plattesmouth Tyler Alan Orvis Music
 Potter Samantha Jo Kasten Exercise Science
 Ralston Kelsey Rae Hansen Biology
 Roseland Scottie Nicole Shaw Elementary Education
 Sargent Chandra Jo Criss* Elementary Education
 Saronville Melinda Lee Gowen Elementary Education/Special Education
 Shickley Abigail Ruth Swartzendruber* Special Education/Elementary Education
 Spencer Emily May Nolan Professional Accounting
 Sprinfield Joey Taylor Amerine** Elementary Education/Special Education
 Sutton Zachary Allen Kennedy* English/Philosophy
  Joshua Thomas Nuss Physical Education
  Arlene Frances Richards** Business Administration
  Rachael Ann Trejo Biology/Chemistry
 Taylor Colt Dean Kraus English
 Trumbull Barrett Clay Graham*/** English/History
 Valentine Timber Daryl Burge Business Administration
  Carolyn A. Moore History/Sociology
 Valley Sarah Diann Kranjc* Elementary Education/Special Education
 Valparaiso Aaron Carl Blackman* Communication Studies/Psychology
 York Steven Robert Sherman**/* Physical Education/History Education
New York
 Caledonia Renata Zigelstein** Psychology/Biology
Oklahoma
 Bartlesville Randall Chase Rockey Media Production
  Cory Sexson* Media Production
 Tulsa Gregory James Haus Biology
Pennsylvania
 State College Kenneth James Carlson History
South Dakota
 Gregory Jillian Faye Whalen* Elementary Education
 Harrisburg Valerie Rose Jensen* Media Production
Wyoming
 Cody Erika Shirley Ivanoff Media Production
 Worland Meghan K. Cochrane* Art History

Canada
Alberta
 Edmonton Jonathan Chorney Biology
British Columbia
 Trail Sara Elizabeth Sidey Physical Education

Bachelor of Music
Nebraska
 Bellevue Eric Michael Micks Vocal Performance
 Fremont Abbey Faith Misfeldt** Music Education
 Grand Island Timothy Charles Meyer Instrumental Music Education
 Imperial Shelby Ann Leyland* Vocal Music Education
 Spencer Ashten Linnea Purviance Vocal Performance
 Sutton Kristin Arlis Hofmann Vocal Music Education