Hastings College held its 136th Commencement on Saturday, May 14, 2022. During the ceremony, the College awarded degrees to 175 undergraduates and seven Master of Arts in Teaching graduates. Graduates represented 21 states and seven countries.
Baccalaureate photos are available here and are free to download; the video is here.
Commencement photos are available here and are free to download; the video is here.
The student speaker was graduating senior Holly Bosley, a biology and psychology major from Longmont, Colorado. She played on the women’s soccer team and is a member of the Beta Beta Beta biology honorary and Alpha Chi, and was named to the college’s Who’s Who list at Honors Convocation this spring. A dean’s list student, Bosley was also a resident assistant, co-founder of Hope120, campus tour guide and a Homecoming silver court selection. She has accepted a position with the Hastings College Human Performance team as a GA after three years as an intern. She is the daughter of Elizabeth and Clifford Bosley, and sister of Alice and Ross Bosley.
Two retiring faculty were also recognized during the ceremony.
Dr. Mark Hall, professor of mathematics and computer science, is retiring from the College after 21 years of teaching and mentoring students. In honor of his time at Hastings College, the Board of Trustees awarded him the Honorary Degree Doctor of Science. For a story on Dr. Hall, click here.
Dr. Byron Jensen, professor of music, is retiring from the College after 19 years of educating and inspiring students. In honor of his time at Hastings College, the Board of Trustees awarded him the Honorary Degree Doctor of Fine Arts. For a story on Dr. Jenssen, click here.
Degree Recipients
Degree recipients are included below.
Graduation honors are awarded to those students with outstanding academic records in their undergraduate work. Degrees with distinction are awarded as follows: Summa Cum Laude, overall GPA of 3.97 or higher; Magna Cum Laude, overall GPA of 3.94 or higher; and Cum Laude, overall GPA of 3.85 or higher.
“HD” designates those students who graduated with high distinction in their major(s), while “D” indicates the students who graduate with distinction in their major(s). High distinction is awarded to graduates who have earned 3.85-4.0 grade point average, while distinction is awarded to those who have earned at least a 3.7 grade point average in their major(s).
Note: The order of the list below is Bachelor Degrees – United States, Bachelor Degrees – International, Master of Arts in Teaching.
Listings are by state and city.
Bachelor Degrees – United States
Arizona
Chandler
Sean Joseph Bromley — Psychology
Jacqueline Alejandra Gilbert — Biochemistry
Tucson
Dayris Sagaly Bonillas — Physics
Stephen Gabriel Gonzales — Criminology
California
Escalon
Chance O’Neal Bollen — Sociology
La Mesa
Juba Kudura McClay — Sociology
Los Angeles
Noah Bias — Communication Studies
Pomona
Marco Antonio Valdivia — Community Health & Wellness, Recreation Management
San Diego
Cris Osberto Lira — Sociology
James Edward Shannon — Exercise Science
San Marcos
Nicholas Lee Hartman — Psychology, Sociology
Whittier
Anthony Helios Espinoza — HD in Physical Education
Colorado
Aurora
Tyler Robert Greco — Criminology
Julyah Jazzmyn Wilson — D in Exercise Science
Berthoud
Samantha Nicole Mulder — Biology
Colorado Springs
Drake Thomas Fortner — Psychology
Alianna Maelyn Higgins — Cum Laude with D in Biochemistry
Kalyn Beverly Lowe — Business Administration, Exercise Science
John Culver Sample — Secondary Education and HD in Music and Music Education
Cameron Jordon Sedillos — Business Administration
Darci Hiromi Wax — HD in Theatre
Englewood
Maeve Miller — Marketing
Fort Collins
Caitlin Rebekah Krallis — Psychology
Lakewood
Kaitlyn Rose Chavira — Biology
Littleton
Alexandra Newsom — Biology
Alexandrea Nicole Paxton — Elementary Education, Special Education
Max Thomas James Ruppert — Health Systems, Psychology
Longmont
Holly Angela Bosley — Cum Laude with HD in Biology and Psychology
Parker
Jacqueline Delia Carreras — HD in Theatre
Zachary James Garcia — Business Administration and D in Marketing
Blake Thomas Tyrell — International Relations
Thornton
Logan Patrick Pedroza-Boysen — Exercise Science
Westcliffe
Karsen Elise Sears — Studio/Digital Art
Windsor
Madalyn Nicole Younger — Chemistry
Florida
Cape Coral
Ryan Andrew Hendrix — Business Administration
New Port Richey
Brian Allen Fink — D in Marketing
Pembroke Pines
Antonio R. Duncan — Recreation & Sport Management
Georgia
Hinesville
Jeremiah Paul De Irish — D in Business Administration
Jonesboro
Jared Landon Preston — Exercise Science
Hawaii
Wailuku
Thomas Stevenson — Exercise Science
Idaho
Priest River
Riley Wayne DeMent — Business Administration
Illinois
Dixon
Melissa Rae-Ann Bates — Accounting, Business Administration
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Alea Maray Binkly — Criminology
Taren Ericka Newman — Sociology, Criminology
Harlan
Shane Michael Chamberlain — Economics
Kansas
Gardner
Kylie Lisbeth Adden — Psychology
Scott City
Jarret Tyler Jurgens — Business Administration
Maryland
Owings Mills
Tyree Nesmith — Community Health & Wellness, Recreation Management
Minnesota
Eagan
Chloe Christine Carson — Digital Design & Development, Communications, Marketing
Missouri
Kansas City
DaeRon Ahkeel Jones — Communication Studies
Nebraska
Alliance
Sariah Lynn Grant — HD in Health & Physical Education
Amherst
Trevor Keith Adelung — Summa Cum Laude with HD in Finance and Physics
Noah Loyd Fader — Computer Science
Aurora
Bailey Jae Collingham — Community Health & Wellness
Bellevue
Emma Lyn Maline — Communication Studies
Blue Hill
Emily Marie Elizabeth Meyer — Business Administration
Broken Bow
Mason Reynold McMeen — Physics
Burwell
Joshua R. Urbanovsky — HD in Business Administration
Cairo
Emily Kate Krolikowski — Summa Cum Laude with HD in Health Systems
Cambridge
Tyler Michael Borland — Business Administration
Central City
Jadyn Tayler Rodenbaugh — Exercise Science
Tucker Daniel Schneiderheinz — Exercise Science
Clay Center
Marisa Marie McCormick — HD in Elementary Education
Columbus
Winton Lindell Gassmann — Business Administration, Accounting
Dannebrog
Sophia M. Carlson — Studio/Digital Art
Doniphan
Keaton Dirk Ludwig — Physics
Jason Dewayne Remm — Business Administration
Elkhorn
Keaton Matthew Hoeke — D in Exercise Science
Eustis
Samantha Christine Jack — Cum Laude with HD in Business Administration
Fairmont
Madison Janelle Galusha — Summa Cum Laude with HD in Sociology
Sage Michael Reiger — Digital Design & Development
Gibbon
Brie Anna Bailey — D in Communication Studies
Giltner
Alexa A. Preissler — Magna Cum Laude with HD in Health Systems
Gothenburg
Helena Elizabeth Elise Jorgenson — D in Exercise Science
Grand Island
Jose Acevedo — Psychology
Skylar Maria Balent — Physics
Steven Andrew Castillo — Business Administration
Rylie Nicole Felton — D in English
Brennin Conner Leach — Cum Laude with HD in Accounting and Business Administration
Benjamin David Oman — Business Administration
Ryan Jay Sorto — Computer Science
Gabrielle Stump — Biology
Michaela Catherine Stump — Health Systems
Kaylee Anne Taylor — Health Systems
Gretna
Kelsa Lynne Stauffer — Digital Design & Development, Marketing
Sally Jeanne Stoltenberg — English Education
Guide Rock
Julia Danae Shipman — HD in Health Systems and D in Psychology
Hartington
Cole Douglas Schmidt — D in Business Administration
Hastings
Emma Frances Albers — Biology and D in Psychology
Baily Jay Cantrell — Music
Briana Marie Lynn Charity — Cum Laude with HD in Elementary Education and Special Education
Christiana Marguerite Cole — Summa Cum Laude with HD in Elementary Education
Tanner Cornell — Business Administration
Melissa Bibiana Espinoza — Psychology
Blake Allen Fahrenholtz — Science Education and HD in Secondary Education
Collin Matthew-Dale Fowler — HD in Secondary Education and D in History Education
Christian Scott Hessler — Cum Laude with HD in Computer Science and D in Studio/Digital Art
Benjamin Michael Howie — Cum Laude with HD in Music
Samuel Edward Johnson — Summa Cum Laude with HD in History & Philosophy
Madison Nicole Junker — HD in Elementary Education and Special Education
Violet Marie Kryzsko — Magna Cum Laude with HD in Biochemistry
Drake Thomas LeBar — Biology
Avery Garrett Muff — Studio/Digital Art
Marcel Mykal Mullen — Sociology
Hallie Kay Murray — Summa Cum Laude with HD in Elementary Education
Julia DiMauro Reimer — Summa Cum Laude with HD in Biochemistry
Robert R. Ritz — Cum Laude with HD in Business Administration
Shianne Kristine VanSkiver — Business Administration
Skylar D. Wach — Computer Science
Holdrege
Tatiana Nadine Young — Cum Laude with HD in Art Education and Secondary Education
Holstein
Courtney Ann Lauer — Psychology
Hordville
McKensie Claire Gress — Psychology
Kearney
Ian A. Bauer — Psychology
Keri Marie Housholder — HD in Elementary Education and Special Education
Daisy Michele Maessner — D in Exercise Science
Cole Robert Staab — Business Administration
Kenesaw
Philip Wade Quackenbush — Exercise Science
Kennard
Garris Geird Karr — Computer Science
Lawrence
Samantha Jo Janda — Cum Laude with HD in Art Education and Secondary Education
Lincoln
Camden Brichacek — Summa Cum Laude with HD in Business Administration and Psychology
Ireland Elizabeth Currey — Cum Laude with D in Health Systems
Mattison Anne Hogrefe — Business Administration
Carolyn Ann Hopkins — Biology and HD in Sociology
Cory Lee Koranda — Business Administration
Anastasia Leigh Krueger — D in Health Systems
Kylie Marie Lierz — Studio/Digital Art
Kasey Robert Ohnoutka — HD in Elementary Education
Olivia Carmen Perez — Cum Laude with HD in History
Mead
Josh Patrick Quinn — Magna Cum Laude wIth HD in English, English Education and Secondary Education
Mills
Caitlin Jae Orton — D in Elementary Education
Minden
Justin Daniel Villars — Wildlife Biology and HD in Business Administration
Murdock
Tess Yvonne Arent — HD in Criminology
North Platte
Lane Ryan Knisley — Business Administration
Jayda Marie Paul — Magna Cum Laude with HD in Psychology
Ogallala
Sydney Marie Mullin — Exercise Science
Omaha
Caleb Henry Bohnenkamp — Exercise Science
Leah Katherine Dugan — Cum Laude with HD in Digital Design & Development and Personalized Program
Madison Renee Jagels — Magna Cum Laude with HD in Digital Design & Development and Marketing
Kai-Bryana Anisha LaChe Marshall — Theatre
Jocelyn Helen Polacek — Summa Cum Laude with HD in Psychology
Hunter Rose Reeves — HD in Elementary Education and Special Education
Dylan Michael Rosse — Health & Physical Education and D in Secondary Education
Kate Ann Thier — HD in Elementary Education and Special Education
Austin David Uhlig — Digital Design & Development
Johnathan Christopher Witulski — Studio/Digital Art, Marketing
Ord
Danielle Josephine Bruha — Psychology
Nia McClure — D in Health Systems
Alexandra Larin Smith — Magna Cum Laude with D in Biology
Overton
Lillian Mya Nelms — Summa Cum Laude with HD in Publishing
Papillion
Taylor Lenae Beacom — Biology
Saint Libory
Cora Mae Menke — HD in Mathematics Education and Secondary Education
Scottsbluff
Kennedy Marie Kriewald — Business Administration
Seward
Kelsie Lee Zadina — Magna Cum Laude with HD in Architectural Design
Trenton
Jordanna Nichole McCauley — Accounting, Marketing and HD in Communication Studies
Wahoo
Lauren Cathryn Tamayo — Exercise Science
York
Brianna Noelle Cobb — HD in Elementary Education and D in Special Education
Kennedy Elaine Cool — D in Theatre
Pawnee
Austin Wade Mitchell — Digital Design & Development
South Dakota
Rapid City
Kassandra Mae Ralston — HD in Criminology
Texas
Austin
Rayvonne Lynn Wright — HD in Studio/Digital Art
Conroe
Tydus Jeffery Clay — Physics
Montgomery
Shane Cooper Smith — Communications
San Antonio
Nathaniel Ezequiel Gamez — Special Education
Utah
Washington
Joshua Gene Sodorff — Exercise Science
Virginia
Lynchburg
Melbourne Palmer — D in Studio/Digital Art
Wyoming
Casper
Irie Kay Elliott — Biology
Lusk
Baleigh Marie Abbott — Exercise Science
Rock Springs
Brendan Anthony Kachnowski — D in English
Bachelor Degrees – International
The Bahamas
Nassau
Lyette Erin Darville — Cum Laude with HD in English and Publishing
Colombia
Villamaria
Juan Manuel Llano — Cum Laude with HD in Business Administration and Marketing
Spain
Barcelona
Gorka Martinez Romero — Chemistry
Mali
Bamako
Sidy Sissoko — Business Administration
Venezuela
Maracay
Carlos Armando Morales Carrera — HD in Business Administration
Valencia
Julio Cesar Sanchez — Business Administration
United Kingdom
Liverpool
Thomas Anthony Steging — Business Administration
Master of Arts in Teaching Graduates
Iowa
Ankeny
Cole Aldrich Poppen — Health & Physical Education
Massachusetts
Gardner
Emily Pratt — Health & Physical Education
Nebraska
Hastings
Denise Rebecca Howie — English Education
Mullen
Allyson Mardell Ginkens — Health & Physical Education
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Cassidy Jordan Dyhrkopp — Health & Physical Education
Texas
San Antonio
Gabriella Rodriguez — Business, Marketing & Information Technology Education
United Kingdom
Southport
James Elliot Westfield — Health & Physical Education
Note: This is not an official record of degrees awarded. Official records are maintained by the Office of the Registrar.
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