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Candidates for the Degree Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)

Jessica Alarcon Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Kearny, New Jersey Family: Daughter of Pablo Alarcon and Maria E. Alarcon Employment: Plan to accept position at Advantage Rehabilitation Services. - Alaris Health Services and Early Intervention Services; Kearny, New Jersey Career Goals: To work with Veterans Hospital and gain more experience in this practice area. She will also work towards getting certified in Kinesiotaping and Lymphedema. She would also like to maintain contact with Rutgers Academia in Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and continue working with students and researching areas of interest. Ultimately, she would like to give back to the community and help individuals in need and that have been scrutinized in society because of their physical or cognitive limitation. She believes that we all can work towards our goal and with support from our family, friends, and other loved ones, this could be possible. As a future health practitioner, she will keep learning and changing lives through her services. Sentiments: Jessica would like to thank her family, fiancé Kyle Courter, faculty at Creighton University, and most of all God for being able to be in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program. Her hard work has paid off and she deserves to be walking down the aisle and receiving her diploma along with her classmates. She had to overcome living on her own and not having family nearby. It was not a difficult task, but she has grown to be independent, take challenges, and believe in herself again. Jessica has realized throughout her journey at Creighton, she has learned to appreciate the small details of life. She values every moment and how important every minute is to her and to her future clients. Jessica will take this journey and grow as a professional in her field. She knows that not everyone gets to have this opportunity so she is very grateful to be in this position. She also thanks her research group for being supportive and being family for her while in Nebraska.

Jamie Jean Anderson Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: South Milwaukee, Wisconsin Family: Daughter of Dean and Jean Anderson Career Goals: To pursue program development, management, or academia. She is currently discerning which setting she would like to pursue. She has a passion for pediatrics, geriatrics, and serving those with developmental disabilities. Sentiments: Jamie would like to thank all of her family and friends, including her mother Jean, Auntie Diane, siblings Dan, Julie, David, Doug, Janelle, and Janis, as well as her extended siblings Barb, Rich, Jess, Kynan, and Ben for their patience and support through many degree changes and educational efforts that finally led to her finding her calling as an occupational therapist. She would like to pay homage to her father, Dean Anderson, who always inspired, encouraged, and supported her in following her dreams, pursuing her passions, and reaching her goals, while accepting her for who she is. He continues to serve as her largest source of motivation in all that she does. Jamie is currently planning on taking time at home after graduation to prepare for boards. During this time she plans to discern multiple job offers in various settings, while enjoying the beautiful summer Milwaukee has to offer, catch a few Brewers games, and spend quality time with loved ones until the next step of the journey unfolds.

Alyssa Bornman Begovic Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Bruce and Mary Bornman; Wife of Adnan Begovic Employment: Seattle, Washington Career Goals: Her long term goal is to pursue employment in the field of assistive technology. Sentiments: Alyssa would like to thank her parents for all of their support throughout 7 years of Creighton education. She would also like to thank her sister, Andrea, without whom she wouldn’t have made it through the program and her brother, Chris, who helped to keep her sane. Alyssa would also like to thank her husband for his love and support during these last 3 years of OT school.

Emily Grace Bollmann Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Red Bud, Illinois Family: Daughter of Michael and Diana Bollmann Sentiments: Emily would like to thank her family, friends, and classmates for their support during this three year journey. She would also like to thank the Creighton School of Pharmacy and Health Professions staff and faculty for all their help and guidance.

Callie Jo Border Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Fort Dodge, Iowa Family: Daughter of Mark and Sheila Border Career Goals: To provide occupational therapy services in the burn population and to be a leader in the field. Sentiments: Callie would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support throughout her Creighton journey over the past 7 years. First, she would like to thank God, for giving her the ability to achieve this honor. To the Creighton faculty and staff, thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn and grow and for the chance to succeed in this field. To her friends, thank you for providing me with lifelong friendships, many nights of studying, and for making these years unforgettable. To her sisters, thank you for always giving her a reason to be the best version of herself and pushing her to be a role model. To her fiance, thank you for being so supportive over the past 3 years and sticking by her side while she chases her goal of being an occupational therapist. And most importantly, thank you to her parents, for being her support system and for your unconditional love as she pursued her academic dreams. Thank you to all who have played a role in her journey at Creighton.

Andrea Marie Bornman Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Bruce and Mary Bornman Sentiments: Andrea would like to thank her parents Bruce and Mary Bornman and fiance Chris Huckabee for their continued support and encouragement throughout her education. The encouragement given has meant the world to her and has assisted in her passion toward continuing her education. She would also like to thank her sister Alyssa Begovic-Bornman for being her side-kick during their 3 years at Creighton University. She has been a great source support and has motivated her to become the best professional she can be, through her own example. Andrea is appreciative of her entire support system and would not have been able to be the person that she is without each and every one of them.

Danielle Elizabeth Boyer Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Palmyra, Missouri Family: Daughter of The late Rex Boyer and Regina Boyer Employment: Occupational Therapist with Aegis Therapies at Moberly Nursing & Rehab, a SNF - Moberly, MO. Sentiments: Danielle would like to thank her family and friends for their support through this journey.

Ashley Jo Brown Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Harlan, Iowa Family: Daughter of Rick and Jo Brown Career Goals: To be part of a rewarding career that incorporates her strong, optimistic, and kind heart, to provide individuals the opportunity to achieve their highest functional potential. Her professional background of fieldwork hours spent in critical care pediatric therapy was very diverse and greatly expanded her knowledge of the field. Her passion has been found in a gratifying, inspiring, challenging, motivating lifelong learning career. She possess the foundational cognitive, social, emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical concepts; her career path of pediatrics care will build upon these, to develop more advanced and complex skills. She is confident that she possess the enthusiasm, passion, and drive to be a positive asset to an inpatient pediatric hospital or pediatric setting, and pursue a career path that is well-aligned with my passion, to make a difference in the lives of others. Sentiments: Ashley would like to thank her mom and dad because without them she does not know where she would be. They have and will continue to make a difference and impact her life in ways they will not always see or know of. She would like them to know that she really notice all of the times that they have gone the extra mile for her and that she sincerely appreciates it. The phone calls and text messages, old fashion mail of kind words, and traveling with her wherever she has gone to grow, always helped give her a sense of hope. Their belief in her makes her believe in herself. She gives them a hard time and admits that she is not always “easy” at times, but they put up with me her. Their lead and guidance gave her inspiration to drive herself on to graduation from a doctoral program, and to persevere, help others, work hard, and have fun. She would like to thank them for their unconditional love, hope, and support. Family forever, for always, no matter what.

Anne Cecilia Buzzeo Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Pleasantville, New York Family: Daughter of Celeste and Louis Buzzeo Career Goals: To work in the inpatient rehabilitation setting or in the acute care setting. She is particularly drawn to working with individuals with brain and spinal cord injuries, though she is open to all practice areas. Regardless of where she ends up, Annie plans to be a leader in the field and is dedicated to a career in which she can promote and progress the profession. Sentiments: Annie would like to take this opportunity to thank her friends and family for their unending love and support. First, Annie would like to acknowledge her grandparents, both living and deceased, for the incredible sacrifice they made in order to create a better future for their loved ones. She would also like to thank her parents for encouraging her to pursue her dreams and for exemplifying human compassion and understanding. Annie would like to recognize her siblings: Jason, Tina, Marisa, Chris, Stephanie and Natalie. She is the happiest when they are all together because they remind her to enjoy life and to laugh as often as possible. To her niece and nephew, Maya and Hudson, she would like to thank them for letting her shower them with hugs and kisses. Annie would like to send a special thanks to Zachary for teaching her the greatest lessons in life; lessons in love, trust, and strength. And to Zeno Mountain Farm, Annie thanks you for teaching her about friendship and community. Kristin Kay Campbell Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska Family: Daughter of Steven and Judy Dobson; Wife of Michael Campbell Sentiments: Kristin would like to thank her husband and family for their unconditional support during the past three years!

Lauren Merickel Carisch Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Hopkins, Minnesota Family: Daughter of David and Marci Carisch Career Goals: To pursue a career in pediatric therap. Sentiments: Lauren would like to thank her family for their unconditional love and support over the years. She would not be here today without them.

Magdalena Salud Chapleau Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Centennial, Colorado Family: Daughter of Mark Chapleau and Maria Arias Career Goals: To work in the hospital system and to specialize in either ICU/acute care early mobility programs or to find a position in outpatient hand therapy and begin on my journey towards earning her Certified Hand Therapist license. During her career, she hopes to teach in an occupational therapy program and, if life permits, open her own hand therapy clinic. Sentiments: Maggie would like to thank her parents for being incredible role models throughout her entire life. She would like to thank her sisters for being her constant inspirations and closest confidants. She would also like to thank her extended family and friends for the endless support, encouragement, and patience through this long journey. Maggie is eternally grateful for the presence of all of these important people in her life, especially on this special day.

Cara Louise Cimino Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Monument, Colorado Family: Daughter of Michael and Patricia Cimino Career Goals: To become certified in pediatric and hand therapy.

Tracie Melissa Dahl Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Plymouth, Minnesota Family: Daughter of David and Laurie Dahl Sentiments: Tracie would like to thank her family and friends for their encouragement, guidance, and wisdom throughout her pursuit of this degree.

Mary Cecilia Daly Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Donald and Molly Daly Employment: Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To be an occupational therapist in an inpatient rehabilitation facility specializing in brain and spinal cord injuries Sentiments: Cecilia would like to thank her family and friends for their support and positive encouragement throughout her schooling. Each of you have made a huge impact on her life and have helped her along this wonderful journey.

Christopher Deguzman Pathway: Post-Professional Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Family: Son of Chris and Digna DeGuzman; Husband of Marissa Aquino-Deguzman; Father of Anthony and Michael Deguzman Employment: New York Sentiments: Christopher would like to acknowledge his family, wife, sons, parents, and siblings. He would also like to thank his professors, friends and classmates.

Jacqueline Denton Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Devan Rae Eiten Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Denison, Iowa Family: Daughter of Steve Wiebers; Wife of Matthew Eiten; Mother of Bennett Eiten

Erica Elledge Pathway: Post-Professional Distance Occupational Therapy

Anthony Flores Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Craig, Colorado Family: Son of Hector and Rachel Flores; Husband of Jacqueline Flores Employment: Accepted a full time position in Marysville, KS. - Crist and Pisle Physical Therapy; Marysville, Kansas Career Goals: To become certified in hand therapy. Sentiments: Anthony would like to thank his family and friends for the amazing support throughout this journey. He would like to thank his parents for encouraging and supporting him to pursue his dreams. Thank you to his brothers and sister/brother in laws for the consistent love and advice. Anthony would especially like to thank his amazing wife and best friend Jacqueline for the unbelievable support over the last few years. He looks forward to beginning his career as an occupational therapist and the bright future God has planned for him, his wife Jacqueline, and their new baby!

Elvio Ayite Gaba Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Lakeville, Minnesota Family: Son of Michael and Hortense Gaba; Husband of Sylvie Gaba; Father of Eliel Gaba Career Goals: To start a private practice in occupational therapy.

Woroud Nabeel Gneym Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan Family: Daughter of Nabeel Gneym and Raeda Fleifel; Wife of Mitch Hudson Career Goals: To practice occupational therapy in a skilled nursing and long term care setting. As well as, to be involved in new emerging areas of practice including aging in place and primary care. Sentiments: Woroud would like to thank her family and friends for their continuous love, support, and encouragement during this journey!

Joe Gonzales Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska Family: Son of Joe and Rose Gonzales; Husband of Joy Alma Gonzales; Father of Brandon, Chad, Sarah, Miriam, Joe, Lorenzo, and Reuben Gonzales Employment: Accepted position as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. - Building Blocks Occupational Therapy; Fairbanks, Alaska Career Goals: To provide effective, professional care using innovative methods, helping clients to improve quality of life just as previous therapists have done for his children. Sentiments: Joe would like to thank family and friends for their support, as this would not have been possible without them. He would like to thank Joy, as he could not have asked for a better partner through the ups and downs. Joe would also like to thank his Mom and Dad for everything. Many others provided moral support and helped in various ways throughout the process, and many challenges to overcome.This was definitely a group effort! Thank you all!!

Zachery Tyler Greaves Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Bellevue, Nebraska Family: Son of Clevland Greaves and Brenda Greaves Career Goals: To start his own private practice. Sentiments: Zachery would like to thank his parents and brother for their support and guidance throughout his life and always pushing him to be the best he could be with any task. He would like to wish is brother a happy birthday and thank him for being an amazing friend. He would like to thank the rest of his family for positive encouragement.

Alexandra Lynne Grof Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Ericson, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Jack and Deb Poulsen; Wife of Bret Grof Employment: Nebraska Career Goals: As a small town girl, I entered Creighton's OTD program with ambitions to serve and advocate for health care in rural communities. However, Creighton has taught me the importance of being open-minded and approaching every situation as a learning opportunity. As a new graduate, I am well aware that my academic career at Creighton was only the beginning of a lifelong journey of learning. I am anxious to embark on the next chapter of my professional adventure with wide eyes and an open heart. Sentiments: Ali would like to thank her parents, whose unconditional love and encouragement has been paramount to both her academic and personal life experiences. Ali also wants to extend her appreciation to all of her siblings for leading by example and demonstrating passion and true leadership in their chosen careers. In particular, she would like to thank her sister for igniting her interest in the field of occupational therapy. Lastly, Ali would like to thank her husband, who followed her to Omaha to allow her to chase the career of her dreams. Words simply cannot express how grateful she feels for her family. Today is a testament of their love and support!

Katelyn Newell Hamby Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Hannibal, Missouri Family: Daughter of Jeff Hamby and Staci Roth Employment: Accepted position as an Occupational Therapist. - POST 0218; Rogers, Arkansas Sentiments: Katelyn would like to thank her family for their unconditional support through the duration of her education. She feels unbelievably blessed by the encouragement of her family and friends throughout this process. She believes that it is such a powerful thing to be surrounded by people who believe in you. She would like to congratulate her classmates and thank them for their role in her growth into an occupational therapist. She is proud to be a member of the Occupational Therapy Class of 2016 for the creativity, integrity, and drive of her classmates. Additionally, Katelyn would like to thank her fiance, Tyler, for his love, friendship, and humor on this journey. We did it!

Elizabeth Nicole Havekost Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Beatrice, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Mike and Sandy Havekost Career Goals: To work as an occupational therapist on an inpatient rehabilitation unit. She also hopes to be involved in occupational therapy overseas in some form. Her greatest career goal is simply to positively impact the lives of my patients, their families, and my coworkers. Sentiments: Betsy would like to thank God for His goodness, faithfulness, and provision, her family for their love, support, and encouragement, her professors for their wisdom, guidance, and the many questions they answered, and her classmates for being fellow group project members and for the shared memories and laughter. She feels blessed to be graduating amongst such inspirational individuals who she can now call colleagues.

Carlee Ann Howe Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: North Platte, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Thomas and Shelley Howe Employment: Accepted position as an Occupational Therapist. - Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center; Elkhorn, Nebraska Career Goals: To work with the older adult population. She hopes to be able to increase the quality of life, safety and independence of all of the older adults that she may work with in the future while providing meaningful and enjoyable interventions. Sentiments: Carlee would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support during her entire educational process. Graduating with a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy has been a huge goal in Carlee’s life for many years, and she wouldn’t have been able to do it without the guidance, patience, and encouragement from her support system. She would also like to thank her classmates and friends for continually inspiring her, challenging her to be the best occupational therapist that she can be, and for making the past three years exciting and memorable.

Patricia Lynn Jakubiec Pathway: Post-Professional Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Grand Haven, Michigan Family: Daughter of Ann and Henry Cornille; Mother of Brandi and Alex Jakubiec Employment: Clinical Director and Owner. - Vita Cura; Grand Haven, Michigan Career Goals: To educate the public to understand the needs of individuals living with cognitive change and vulnerability. This includes developing programs, participating in research and leading projects that drive change to benefit society by serving under served populations in the world. Additionally, she plans to continue to be an agent for positive ethical change, advance the field of occupational therapy and integrate lifestyle medicine into healthy brain initiatives and programs. Sentiments: Patricia would like to thank her family and friends for their love, support and encouragement. She also expresses gratitude to the professional mentors and colleagues who believe in her work and continue to support her. Finally, Patricia would like to offer a special thanks to Brandi and Alex for their love and for being who they are. Their kind hearts, gentle spirits and compassion are a life- long inspiration and a source of growth for many people.

Marisa Anne Jaso Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska Family: Daughter of Bill and Debbie Jaso Career Goals: To work in Alaska and internationally. Sentiments: Marisa would like to thank her family and friends for providing support and strength to help her through this educational endeavor. They have been there to learn and grow with every step of the way.

Leah Eleanor Johnson Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Lakeville, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Milo and Jennifer Johnson Employment: Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist. - Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital; Lincoln, Nebraska Career Goals: To become more involved with assistive technology for pediatrics. Sentiments: Leah would like to thank her family, friends, and fiancé for graciously supporting and keeping her sane throughout graduate school.

Sylvia Gulen Jones Pathway: Post-Professional Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Union City, California Family: Daughter of Rogelio and Magdalena Gulen; Wife of Michael Jones; Mother of Aleena, Quincy, and Thadeus Jones Sentiments: Sylvia would like to acknowledge the overwhelming support from family and friends throughout her journey at Creighton University. It is love in the end that brings it all together.

Marie Joseph Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Stacie Kamitaki Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii

Joseph Ryan Kankovsky Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Papillion, Nebraska Family: Son of Greg and Kim Kankovsky Employment: Outpatient Industrial Rehabilitation. - Excel Physical Therapy; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To become a certified hand therapist and continue to grow in the field of industrial rehabilitation. Sentiments: Joseph would like to thank his family for the support they have given him over the last three years. He would like to thank his mother, father, brother, Layla and Miller for helping him grow individually and professionally. He would also like to thank his fiance Leslie Smith for always being their to give a helping hand in times of stress. He is happy to announce Leslie Smith will officially be Leslie Kankovsky September 3, 2016.

Joshua Knight Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Central City, Nebraska

Kevin Christopher Knight Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska Family: Son of Marlin and Kathy Knight; Husband of Melissa Knight Career Goals: To gain an International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine certified in the upper extremity in addition to becoming a Certified Hand Therapist. Sentiments: Kevin is not able to attend this ceremony due to his desire to remain in Alaska to be with his wife Melissa for the birth of their first child. Kevin would like to thank his parents Marlin and Kathy and Scott and Julie for their constant love and encouragement. He would like to thank family and friends for their support. Additionally, he would like to thank his classmates with whom he spent countless hours with during this journey. Most importantly, Kevin would like to thank his loving wife Melissa for her unwavering support and significant sacrifice which made his dream a reality.

Alexandra Morgan Kramme Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Champlin, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Patrick Schwartz and Jackie; Wife of Grant Kramme Sentiments: Alexandra would like to thank her husband for moving to Nebraska with her three years ago and for being so supportive of her dreams. She would like to thank her parents and brother for all of their support. She would also like to thank her classmates for helping her get through the past three years.

Kelsey Elizabeth Lange Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Woodbury, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Karen and Dan Lange Sentiments: Kelsey would like to thank her parents, Dan and Karen, and her brother, Jeremy, for their support and encouragement during her journey to complete the occupational therapy program. She would like to thank her boyfriend, Cole, for his constant understanding and unwavering positive attitude. Kelsey would also like to thank her grandparents for their lifelong unconditional love and support. She would also like to thank her OTD 2016 classmates who deepened her love for learning, research, and occupational therapy. She would not have wanted to go through the program with anyone else and would like to wish all of her classmates well in their future endeavors.

Jacob Kenneth Larson Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Lehi, Utah Family: Son of Craig and Angela Larson; Husband of Shalynn Hampton Larson; Father of Easton Edmund, Crew Jacob, and Matthew Cooper Larson Employment: Accepted position as an Occupational Therapist. - Intermountain Hospital; Provo, Utah Career Goals: To become a certified Hand Therapist and Professor. Sentiments: Jake would like to take the opportunity to thank all of those that have supported him and his family along this journey including family, faculty, fellow students and various clinical supervisors who so graciously sacrificed their time, talents and resources in order to allow this achievement to occur. He would also like to take the time to express his love and thanks to his beautiful wife and children for their love, loyalty and facilitation throughout this process and the unwavering support they have bestowed upon him. Thanks, love you all!

Bridget Erin Leary Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Kiowa, Colorado Family: Daughter of Bart and Bonnie Leary Career Goals: To become a certified Assistive Technology Professional working with individuals with neurologic diagnosis and their families Sentiments: Bridget would like to thank her mom, dad, sisters and friends for their constant love and endless encouragement.

Kelsey Elizabeth Ledger Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Brighton, Iowa Family: Daughter of Kurt and Kim Ledger Employment: Accepted a position as an Occupational Therapist. - Rehab Visions; Fairfield, Iowa Career Goals: To continue providing the best care to the patients and communities in which I serve. My hope is to continue bringing awareness about occupational therapy to those around me and continue to expand the profession in rural communities. Sentiments: Kelsey would like to thank her family and friends for their support throughout her whole education and especially through her journey away from home, in Omaha. A special thanks to her parents, Kurt and Kim, for their love and encouragement. Thank you to her fiance, Adrian, for his support throughout the course of the program and encouragement through the tough times. Also, a special thank you to her sister Kayla for taking the journey to Omaha together and living under one roof again. Kelsey would also like to thank her very special friends in the occupational therapy program as well. Each one of you will hold a special place in her heart for years to come.

Matthew Christopher Lee Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Madison, South Dakota Family: Son of Jarret Lee and Lisa Lee; Husband of Jacqueline Lee; Employment: Plan to accept a position in the United States Air Force Career Goals: To continue to grow and acheive greatness. Sentiments: Matthew would like to first thank his beautiful wife, who is by his side always and forever. He would not be here today if it wasnt for her guidance and support. Matthew would also like to thank his parents for their life long lessons and loving support. Finally, He would also like to thank other family, friends, and those who have made it all possible.

Sarah Marie Lyons Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Anne Anderson and Ronald Yearsley; Wife of Andrew Lyons; Employment: Accepted position as an Occupational Therapist. - Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To be entrepreneurial. Sentiments: Sarah would like to thank all of those who have supported her through the journey of professional school, especially her family and devoted husband.

Caitlyn Ann Maher Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: LaVista, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Kevin Maher and Linda Maher Employment: Colorado Springs, Colorado Sentiments: Caitlyn would like to thank her mom and dad for their encouragement and unwavering support throughout her 7 years at Creighton. Thank you for instilling in her to be persistent and that she could do whatever she set her mind to. She is so appreciative of your hard work and the good example you have set. She could not have achieved any of this without your guidance and love. Thank you to her brothers who helped to toughen her up to survive the journey thus far. She also wants to thank her fiancé, Ryan Crnkovich, for his love and support throughout school. She's excited to start her career as an occupational therapist and a wife.

Molly Joanne Manning Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa Family: Daughter of Bridget and Daniel Manning

Hilary Jean Mass Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Carson, Iowa Family: Daughter of Roger and Pamela Mass; Mother of Luca Mass Career Goals: To one day own an occupational therapy practice in an area of pediatrics. Sentiments: Hilary would like to thank her amazing family and classmates for their outstanding show of support over the last 3 years. Luca and I would not have made it this far without all of your helping hands! Luca, / Mama loves you, and she wants to thank you for always being her motivation to do better and to provide a great life for the both of you. We made it!

Callie Gregg McCaffrey Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Vona, Colorado Family: Daughter of Terry and Jackie McCaffrey Employment: Inpatient occupational therapist - Hays Medical Center; Hays, Kansas Sentiments: Callie would like to thank her mom, dad, sisters, and brother for their love and support throughout all the years of school. She would also like to thank her GO classmates for the memories, laughs, and learning experienced in these past 3 years. Callie would like to give a special shout-out to her brother Landon who is playing at the Colorado Regional Baseball Tournament today and couldn't make it.

Mary Margaret McClure Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Mark and Connie McClure Career Goals: To pursue a career with the pediatric population. She enjoys school-based practice and is looking forward to what opportunities lie ahead in her career. Sentiments: Maggie would like to thank her family and friends for their constant support over the years, especially the last 3 during OT school. She can think of numerous individuals that have made this goal achievable, but she would like to especially thank her parents for words of encouragement, always understanding her workload, and practicing patience with her. It takes special individuals to enjoy the journey with you through ups and downs and she feels grateful to have had that experience. She would also like to thank her classmates for continually challenging, supporting, and enjoying one another over the past 3 years. This experience would not have been the same without our awesome class. She feels blessed to be surrounded by incredible individuals and is excited for what lies ahead in life and as an OT.

Amanda Christine McDonnell Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Victor, Iowa Family: Daughter of Randy Smith and the late Angie Hanchett; Wife of Chad McDonnell; Employment: Occupational Therapist - Physiotherapy Associates; Des Moines, Iowa Career Goals: To obtain certification in hand therapy. Sentiments: Amanda would like to thank her husband, family, and friends for their love, support, and encouragement provided to her throughout her journey of becoming an occupational therapist.

Anissa Chanel McGee Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Dr. Halvor and Geneva McGee Career Goals: To continue her higher education by achieving certifications in Lymphedema and Hand Therapy to provide her patients with quality care in an inpatient and outpatient setting. Sentiments: Anissa would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her throughout her academic career at Creighton University. In addition, Anissa would like to personally thank Creighton University for proving her with 7 wonderful years of education. Without it, she would not be where she is today.

Jacob John McMahon Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Grand Island, Nebraska Family: Son of John and Dianne McMahon; Career Goals: To go on and get certified in Hand Therapy and Management. Sentiments: Jacob would like to express his gratitude to his fiancé, family, friends and puppy Willow for their support over these past 3 years in getting his Docorate Degree of Occuaptional Therapy. He honestly could not have done it without all of you. He loves you all!

Megan Marie Moudy Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Papillion, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Pam and Keith Southworth; Wife of Mike Moudy; Employment: Occupational Therapist - Cass County Memorial Hospital; Atlantic, Iowa Sentiments: Megan would like to thank her parents, Pam and Keith Southworth, and her husband, Mike Moudy, for all of their love and support throughout her schooling at Creighton University.

Sara Weiss Munzesheimer Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Ken Munzesheimer and Alice Weiss Sentiments: Sara would like to thank her family and friends who have supported her through this journey. The love, patience, and understanding of her support system is a huge reason why she is here today graduating with her doctorate in occupational therapy.

Jonathan Matthew Naaf Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Beatrice, Nebraska Family: Son of Sharon Naaf and Ron Naaf Career Goals: To become a certified hand therapist. Sentiments: Jonathan would like to thank his family and friends for their constant support and guidance and is extremely appreciative of all the assistance he has received during the course of his education.

Haley Jaelyn Ogburn Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Amarillo, Texas Family: Daughter of Greg and Jobie Ogburn Career Goals: To hold a leadership position in her state's occupational therapy association. Sentiments: Haley would like to thank her family and friends for all their support the last 3 years.

Jessica Kay Olson Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Liberty, Missouri Family: Daughter of James and Susan Olson Career Goals: To assist patients on their rehabilitative journey and improve their quality of life in any setting I work in. To grow within the profession, be a lifelong learner and an advocate for occupational therapy. Sentiments: Jessica would like to thank her family and friends for their wonderful support throughout her entire educational career. She is so happy that she had such a lovely group of people cheering her on as she pursued her goal to be an occupational therapist. She would like to especially thank her parents for their constant encouragement and guidance which has led her to where she is today, at graduation!

Emily Claire Orbell Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: White Bear Lake, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Ray and Kelli Orbell Career Goals: To impact the profession with positive change. Sentiments: Emily would like to start off by saying thank you to her incredible and selfless parents and grandparents for all of their unconditional love and support. To Mike and Maureen, the best future in-laws a gal could ask for, for always reminding her to take one day at a time and appreciate the journey. And to Aaron, for his patience and unwavering positive attitude through it all. Love you all so much!

Kelly Maureen Ott Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: British Columbia, Canada, Other Family: Daughter of Reginal and Mary-Jane Overton; Wife of Glenn Ott; Mother of Braden, Keegan, and Skylar Ott Sentiments: Kelly credits the success and completion of the past three years to her amazing, loving and supportive husband, Glenn, and their children, Braden, Keegan, and Skylar, for being patient, understanding, and always her biggest fan! She would not have been able to accomplish such a challenging educational goal without their love and encouragement. Special appreciation and heartfelt gratitude must be given to her parents, Reg and Jane, for making sacrifices during their valuable retirement years to help care for the children and keep the house clean and organized, while she pursued her dream of becoming an occupational therapist. Finally, thank you to her Creighton classmates for the unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships that have been made. And special thanks to Shannon, Jamie, and her clinical instructors who provided endless support and motivation to make it through the stressful days.

Siddhi Parikh Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Hanover Park, Illinois Family: Daughter of Vitthal and Anjana Parik Career Goals: To transition into research and academia. Sentiments: Sid would like to thank her parents for their support. Her parents would always support her decision and always reminded her that everything would work out. Sid would also like to give a special thanks to her older sister and aunt. These two individuals reminded her Sid has the ability to achieve anything in her sight. Success is in Sid's stride, because she has 4 wonderful individuals by her side! Shannon Christine Parker Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska Family: Daughter of Robert Parker and Sharon Swanson; Wife of Zackary Stryken; Mother of Isabelle and Veronica Stryken Employment: Pediatric Occuptional Therapist - Alaska Pediatric; Anchorage, Alaska Sentiments: Shannon would like to thank her family, friends, and classmates for their continued support throughout this journey. A special thank you to Kelly Ott, who made long nights and hectic days easier to get through. Her daughters, Isabelle and Veronica who always inspired her to do her best and kept her smiling even when times were challenging. And, to her biggest supporter, her husband Zack, thank you for your constant encouragement, for taking care of her and the family, and for loving her through it. This would have been impossible without you by her side!

Emily Elizabeth Partington Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Mendota Heights, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Mary and Michael Partington Employment: St. Paul, Minnesota Career Goals: To work in an outpatient clinic setting with children or adults with complex medical conditions, including disabilities and injuries from childhood. Sentiments: Emily would like to thank her friends and family for their patience, love, and support throughout her professional school experience. She would also like to thank her classmates for being such a knowledgeable, compassionate, and supportive group of people. She would like to wish them all luck in their future endeavors.

Meredith Patton Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Westerville, Ohio

Paul Penoliar Pathway: Post-Professional Distance Occupational Therapy

Megan Taya Petersen Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska Family: Daughter of Jason and Anna Petersen Career Goals: To provide culturally sensitive occupational therapy services to infants, children, and adults in the state of Alaska. Sentiments: Megan would like to thank her family and friends for the support provided during this program. Special thanks to Jordie and Charlie.

Sharniece Marie Pierce Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri Family: Daughter of Raymond and Loretta Pierce Sentiments: Sharniece would like to thank her family and friends for their continuous love, support, and encouragement throughout her entire journey of achieving a doctorate in occupational therapy. She would like to thank her parents, Raymond and Loretta, for instilling the importance of education, pushing her to live up to her full potential, and always helping and encouraging her to follow her dreams. Sharniece would also like to thank her brother, Shaun, for his encouragement and support during her academic journey. A special thanks goes to her sister, Shannon, whose strength, motivation, independence, and compassion have guided Sharniece to reach for her goals. Sharniece would also like to thank her favorite cousin, Tilda, for always being supportive, encouraging, and providing the constant motivation needed to overcome any obstacle. Lastly, Sharniece would like to thank her uncle, Charles, she knows you would be proud, this one is for you!

Mary Margaret Pinelo Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Ponte Vedra, Florida Family: Daughter of Armando and Polly Pinelo Career Goals: To advocate for and treat people with lymphedema. Sentiments: Mary would like to thank her parents and sister for their continued support throughout the occupational therapy program. Additionally, Mary would like to thank her friends and classmates, Tracy Malaney, Jennifer Klaine, Christy Kim, Alex and Sam Muir, the Johnson Family, and all of the people encountered throughout this adventure. This day would not be possible without all of you!

Cristina Arche Polangcus Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada Family: Daughter of Crispolo and Hera Polangcus Career Goals: To always be learning new skills and interventions to provide the best care she can for my future patients as an occupational therapist. Sentiments: Cristina would like to thank her dear relatives, friends, co-workers, and mentors for their continued support. A special thank you to her parents, Sonny and Hera, and her sister, Jennifer for their guidance and love to help Cristina fulfill her goals.

Adam James Rawson Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Oxford, Nebraska Family: Son of Doug and Kim Rawson; Husband of Katie Rawson; Father of Katalaya and Deacon Rawson Career Goals: To be a great therapist and help people to make the most of their lives. It's his goal to later be a great teacher or professor and continue to share his passion to help others. Sentiments: Adam would like to thank all of his family for their sacrifices and support throughout his journey to complete this program.

Emily Lynn Rumery Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Burr, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Russel and Sheri Moss; Wife of Fredrick Rumery; Sentiments: Emily would like to thank her family and friends for their support. Christina Ann Savel Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Glennallen, Alaska Family: Daughter of Mark and Theresa Savel Employment: Alaska Sentiments: Christina plans to use her past experiences and the training she received from the occupational therapy department at Creighton University to obtain a pediatric position. Christina would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support.

Avery Michelle Schneider Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: O'Neill, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Darold and Merri Schneider Career Goals: To continually learn and develop, to leave each patient with a feeling of self-worth through client-centered care, and positively influence those around him. Sentiments: Avery would like to thank her family and friends for their unconditional love, support, prayers, and encouragement throughout all of her educational career. Special thanks to her parents for their positive influence and words of wisdom. She would also like to thank her siblings and their spouses for keeping her motivated. She is extremely grateful for her roommates, who kept her belly full, a roof over her head, and did not overcharge for rent. Lastly, she would like to thank the Class of 2016: she has learned so much from this special group of individuals and is thankful for them all.

Laura Katherine Shircliff Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado Family: Daughter of Tom Shircliff and Jean Shircliff Career Goals: To accept an occupational therapy position in pediatrics and work toward obtaining a board certification in pediatrics. Sentiments: Laura would like to thank her family and friends for all of their love and support throughout the past few years of school, moving across the country, and late night phone calls from the library. She would also like to thank all of the amazing families that graciously provided a warm bed and good company during her time traveling for fieldwork. She is forever grateful for the wisdom shared, relationships formed, and memories created during her time at Creighton.

Julide Staschke Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Chugiak, Alaska

Abby Belle Taggart Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Edina, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Todd and Sydney Taggart Career Goals: To work in the acute care setting working with individuals with neurological diagnoses. After working in the hospital for several years she would then like to pursue a career in academia to contribute to the training of future occupational therapists. Sentiments: Abby would like to thank her parents for instilling in her the value of hard work and perseverance. She would also like to thank them for their unwavering support throughout her graduate program. Abby would also like to thank her older sisters to being her role models. And for her sister Alex who always listens and allows her to reflect honestly without judgment. Finally, Abby would like to thank her boyfriend Marc, a person who genuinely enjoys learning as much as she does and challenges her everyday even from hundreds of miles away.

Anna Leisha Tennal Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Morrill, Kansas Family: Daughter of Clayton and Jo Tennal Sentiments: Anna would like to thank her parents, family, close friends, and mentors for their continued support and unending encouragement throughout this endeavor.

York McFerran Thomas Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Sioux Falls, South Dakota Family: Son of J. and Marilyn Thomas; Husband of Megan Thomas; Career Goals: To make a positive impact in the lives of those I work with. Sentiments: York would like to thank his wife Megan, and his friends and family for their continued support. Without their sacrifices, he would not be anywhere near where he is today. He would also like to thank his research team for being so awesome and for putting in so many long days. Thank you!

Hannah Ruth Thompson Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Nikiski, Alaska Family: Daughter of William and Sharon Thompsin Employment: Toledo, Ohio Career Goals: To pursue my occupational therapy career in a pediatric hospital setting or acute care hospital providing the absolute best care she can provide to my future patients. Sentiments: Hannah would like to her parents, brother, and sister for their support throughout her entire undergraduate and graduate programs. She would like the thank Jerome Talton for his support and unconditional throughout this entire process. To all of the friends she made throughout her time at Creighton, thank you! We made it!!

Natalie Owen Tucker Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Longview, Texas Family: Daughter of Duke Owen and Karen Owen; Wife of Andrew Tucker Career Goals: To improve every individual's quality of life and independence through occupational therapy services in a variety of settings. Sentiments: Natalie feels extremely grateful to be receiving a degree in an amazing field, thanks to the love and support of incredible family, caring friends, and devoted classmates. Her parents, Duke and Karen, along with her sister, Megan, have been her biggest fans, providing unwavering encouragement, love, and patience; thanks for all the sacrifices along the way you’ve made for her. Andrew, Natalie’s husband, believed in her throughout this long journey, always encouraging her to strive for excellence, and she is abundantly blessed to have him by her side as she pursues her dreams. Lastly, to the Inaugural GO Class of 2016, thanks for sticking it out, being the “guinea pigs”, providing an abundance of laughter, and pushing through the hard times. Natalie is blessed beyond measure to have all y’all in her life. Thanks & Gig’em!

Frankey Ukey Pathway: Post-Professional Distance Occupational Therapy

Brittany Marie Vaughan Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Cypress, California Family: Daughter of Bruce and Marsha Swinford Career Goals: To establish herself nationally in the occupational therapy profession and provide pediatric splinting and hand therapy in my own clinic. Sentiments: Brittany would like to thank her parents for their unwavering support, encouragement and love. Without their understanding and selflessness to always put their children first, this celebratory day would not have been possible. They are very loved and cherished by Brittany for their guidance and commitment to her success.

Kimberly Anne Walz Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: North Platte, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Dave and Cindy Walz Employment: Nebraska Career Goals: To become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. Sentiments: Kimberly would like to thank her family and friends for their support throughout her journey to becoming an occupational therapist and for being here with her today.

Kelsey Rae Wenske Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Hebron, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Alan Wenske and Michelle Kuhlmann Career Goals: To be working as an occupational therapist in a setting that she loves with a population that she loves. Sentiments: Kelsey would like to thank her family and fiance for supporting her through all of these years as she pursued her dream to be an occupational therapist. It has been a long road and a lot of work and she couldn't have done it without them!

Abby Louise Wessling Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Whiting, Iowa Family: Daughter of Dave and Peggy Wessling Career Goals: To work as an occupational therapist to help people successfully age in place so that they may live their lives fully in the comfort of their own homes. Sentiments: Abby would like to thank her family and friends that have supported her throughout her time in graduate school and beyond. Their love and encouragement helped her to persevere and achieve her goals as a student and as a professional. She will carry each and every one of her family members and friends as she moves forward into her career as an occupational therapist.

Eliesa Christine Woggon Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Wales, Wisconsin Family: Daughter of Suzanne Woggon Sentiments: Eliesa would like to thank her family and friends for their unwavering support. A special thanks to Suzanne Woggon, Stephen Cummings, Joshua Norton and Butch and Sara Norton.

Allison Anne Zard Pathway: Entry-level Campus Occupational Therapy Hometown: Caledonia, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Dr. Mark and Joanne Zard Employment: Neuro - Occupational Therapist - Mayo Clinic; Rochester, Minnesota Sentiments: Allison would like to thank her family and friends for the continuous support throughout this journey. It could not have been done without each of you!

Brianna Nichole Zauha Pathway: Entry-level Distance Occupational Therapy Hometown: Shickley, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Dean and Penny Zauha; Wife of Mitchell Jones; Career Goals: To obtain a specialization in the area(s) of stroke rehabilitation, physical rehabilitation, and/or low vision. Sentiments: Brianna would like to thank her family, friends, and, most importantly, her husband for the unwavering support (emotional, physical, and financial) provided to her throughout the last three years of her education. Brianna has devoted a tremendous amount of time and energy into her education and, as a result, has often missed family gatherings and events she would otherwise attend in a heartbeat. Brianna knows that without the continued support of all of you who are closest to her, she would not have been able to plan her wedding in three months while completing the final portion of her graduate degree. She is excited to begin the next chapter of her life and making memories with you all by her side!

Candidates for the Degree Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Sarah Kathleen Adie Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Chanhassen, Minnesota Family: Daughter of John and Peggy Adie Employment: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency - Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland, Ohio Career Goals: To complete her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, then she hopes to pursue a PGY-2 residency in Cardiology. She ultimately hope to practice as a clinical pharmacist in an academic medical center with an active role in academia and research. Sentiments: Sarah would like to thank her family and friends for their endless support. She would like to thank her sister for always believing in her and her parents for their encouragement in all her endeavors. She additionally would like to thank her brother, brother-in-law, and nephew.

Hiba Ahmad Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Iqbal and Sofia Ahmad Employment: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident - Mayo Clinic; Jacksonville, Florida Career Goals: To continue to gain confidence in making clinically sound judgments and offering recommendations related to pharmacotherapy and pharmacokinetics with the purpose of providing safe and effective patient-centered care in the inpatient pharmacy practice setting. Sentiments: Hiba would like to sincerely thank her closest family and friends for their genuine love, continued support, and endless encouragement in regards to her career aspirations. She is grateful to have such wonderful and inspirational people in her life.

Tyler Wayne Allen Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Hannibal, Missouri Family: Son of Kurt and Shelly Allen Employment: Pharmacist - Walgreens; Neosho, Missouri Sentiments: Tyler would like to thank all of his family and friends for their unconditional support. He would like to thank his parents and grandparents for being the foundation of his support system. Their encouragement and wisdom helped him keep focused through challenging times. He would like to thank his sister, Katherine, for her timely humor and carefree attitude. Finally, he would like to thank Katelyn for her endless supply of love and optimism.

Jess Jordan Anderson Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Gretna, Nebraska Family: Son of Matt and Linda Anderson Sentiments: Jess would like to thank his parents for their continued support and encouragement, his grandparents for showing him what is truly important in life, his sister and brother-in-law for their inspiration and all of the good eats and good drinks, and his significant other for always keeping things in perspective and pushing him to be the best he can be.

Trevor Ray Anderson Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Seattle, Washington Family: Son of Bobbette Babcock Career Goals: To work in upper administration. He wants to dedicate his career to working himself up to a position where I can have a positive impact on the pharmacy profession and strengthen the unity of all healthcare providers so that we can all work as a single team with one purpose: to help people. Sentiments: Trevor would like to thank his classmates for all the support and memories they gave him. He would like to give a special thank you to the two people who influenced his life the most. First his sister Patti who never doubted him no matter what and always saw him for what he was capable of. He will always be grateful for how she fed him and gave him a place to live when he had nowhere else to go. And finally his mother who tried her best to raise her children with what little they had. Through example she taught him perseverance and that no matter what life throws at you or who looks down on you to never give up. Success won't be waiting at the end of a shortcut, it's at the top of a seemingly endless staircase with each step being a challenge more difficult than the last. Because of her when he gets to the top he'll be so strong that no one can knock him down. Finally she taught him to forgive and care, and to work extra hard to help everyone reach the top so success won't be lonely.

Aleah Michelle Arnold Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Dayton, Ohio Family: Daughter of James Hawthorn and Kay Burgess Hatfield; Wife of Dr. Jack Arnold Employment: Accepted - Rite Aid Pharmacy; Lexington, Kentucky Sentiments: Aleah would like to thank her husband, Jack, for all the love and support he provided during this journey. Additionally, Aleah would like to thank her family: Jim and Leah Hawthorn, Kay Hatfield, Katy and Tommy Breeze, and Jack Arnold, Sr.

Ashley Louise Augustine Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Centerville, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Steve and Monica Olson; Wife of Nick Augustine Employment: Staff Pharmacist - Walmart; Forest Lake, Minnesota Sentiments: Ashley would like to thank her family, especially her husband, parents, grandparents, and friends for their support throughout her journey. She wouldn't have been able to reach this goal without their love, support, and encouragement.

Sarah Laci Bagby Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Tumwater, Washington Family: Daughter of John and Laura Hylton; Wife of Devin Bagby; Mother of Sawyer Bagby Employment: Director of Pharmacy - Valley View Health Center; Chehalis, Washington

Janae Cherie Baker Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Loup City, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Ralph and Cynthia Baker; Mother of Piper Gonzalez Employment: Pharmacist – Good Samaritan Hospital; Kearney, Nebraska Career Goals: To provide exceptional patient care so that she can make a difference in the lives of patients and her community. Sentiments: Janae would like to thank her daughter, Piper, for being understanding and helpful during study time and for brightening everyday with her smile and hugs. She would like to thank the life-long friends she made during pharmacy school for their encouragement and help studying. Janae would also like to thank her family and friends for their love and support through her entire educational career. She is forever grateful for all that you have done for her.

Manuel Acolola Bangsil Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Manila, Philippines, Other Family: Son of Emmanuel and Evelyn Bangsil Employment: Staff Pharmacist - CVS; Porterville, California Sentiments: Manuel would like to thank his family and friends for their moral and loving support.

Mary E Barger Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Niceville, Florida Family: Daughter of Hal and Catherine Rush; Wife of Jim; Mother of Taz and Tyke Barger and Natasha Ziss Sentiments: Mary would like to thank her family, friends, precptors, and teachers for their support.

Lauren Michelle Barnett Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Council Bluffs, Iowa Family: Daughter of Michael and Judy Webster; Wife of Lucas Barnett; Employment: Pharmacist - Walgreens; Council Bluffs, Iowa Sentiments: Lauren would like to thank her husband, parents, brother, grandparents, and extended family for all of their support during pharmacy school. She could not have done it without them and appreciates them so much. Lauren would also like to thank all of her pharmacy school friends, as she could not have made it through school without them. Lauren wants to wish all of her classmates the best of luck in their future endeavors.

Hannah Eileen Bellinger Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Thomas and Margaret Bellinger Employment: Pharmacist - Minnesota Career Goals: To work as a pharmacist in Minnesota in a community setting, hospital setting, or both! She also looks forward to continuing to learn as new drugs are available and guidelines change! Sentiments: Hannah would like to thank her family, friends, and co-workers for their support throughout pharmacy school. Her friends helped both to challenge her academically and to have some fun outside the classroom. Hannah's co-workers helped her build knowledge on top of what she learned in school and meet people she will miss very much. Her parents have supported her from the beginning providing transportation to her interview, encouragement during tough exam weeks, and open enthusiasm with every milestone.

Shelby Ann Bennett Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Galva, Iowa Family: Daughter of Alan and LuAnn Bennett Employment: PGY-1 Community Resident - University of Kansas and Balls Food Stores; Overland Park, Kansas Career Goals: To become a faculty member at a school of pharmacy. Sentiments: Shelby would like to thank her family, especially her parents, for their support throughout all her years of schooling. She is so grateful for their love and encouragement. She would also like to thank all her classmates and friends, but especially Dan, for standing by her side and making these years some of the best yet. Congrats, grads!

Amy Elizabeth Benson Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Springfield, Missouri Family: Daughter of Jon Henley and Sandy Henley; Wife of Drew Benson Employment: Staff Pharmacist - Walmart Pharmacy; Aurora, Missouri Career Goals: To continue growing as a pharmacist and eventually become a Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager at Walmart. Sentiments: Amy would like to thank her family and friends for their support over the past six years, especially her husband, Drew, who has been by her side during the entire process and without whom this would not have been possible.

Robert Gray Birch Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Jerome, Idaho Family: Son of Dennis and Jeri Birch; Husband of Melanie Birch; Father of Jessa, William, James, Stewart, and Daniel Birch Employment: Pharmacist - Walgreens; Burley, Idaho Sentiments: Robert would like to thank his family and friends for their support

Timothy David Bouckaert Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Son of David and Cheryl Bouckaer Employment: Staff Pharmacist - Omaha, Nebraska Sentiments: Tim would like to thank his family and friends for all their support and love.

Richard Lynn Brantner Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Fair Grove, Missouri Family: Son of Lynn Brantner and Debbie Larkin; Husband of Layna Brantner; Father of Max and Morgan Brantner Employment: Missouri Career Goals: To be happy and fulfilled. Sentiments: Richard would like to thank his immediate and extended family as he could not have accomplished this feat without their support and understanding .

Jennifer Lee Brasher Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Conroe, Texas Family: Daughter of Terry Brasher and Terry Lounsbury Employment: Accepted a pharmacy pediatric residency position at - McLane Children's Hospital; Temple, Texas Sentiments: Jennifer would like to thank her friends and family for all the support they have given her over the years. Her grandmother, Linda, has been a pillar of strength in every way that she can. Her best friend, Ashley, has been by her side since they were children and she could not imagine making it through this journey without her. Margo and Melissa have also provided tremendous strength and encouragement to help Jennifer be successful in her goals. The love and support of these friends and so many more will help her to continue to be successful in her career as a pharmacist.

Laura Brown Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Plano, Texas

Amanda Elizabeth Bucher Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Ron and Michelle Bucher Employment: Staff Pharmacist - CVS; Kansas City, Missouri Career Goals: To be a Pharmacy Manager. Sentiments: Amanda would like to thank her family for their constant love and support and especially her parents for always providing sound advice and study breaks whenever necessary. She would like to thank her fiancé, Colin, whose love and encouragement propelled her through a difficult four years. She would also like to thank her future in-laws who have been rooting for her from the start. Amanda is especially thankful for the two men who inspired her love for pharmacy; Dave and Manny. She loves you all and would not have reached this milestone in her life without any of you.

Sara Elizabeth Butts Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Rapid City, South Dakota Family: Daughter of John and Paulene Staben; Wife of Terry Butts; Mother of Kyle, Buddy, Amy, and Kayla Butts Career Goals: To be a Ambulatory or Long-Term Care Pharmacist. Sentiments: Sara would like to thank her family for supporting her through her journey through pharmacy school. She could not have accomplished this without the encouragement of her husband and parents when the light at the end of tunnel seemed very dim.

Rocio Calderon Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Davenport, Iowa Family: Daughter of Carmen and Victor Ruiz; Wife of Juan Calderon; Mother of Zaida, Kaylee, and Camila Calderon Employment: CVS pharmacist staff - CVS; Omaha, Nebraska

Jonah Cannoy Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Eugene, Oregon

Blaine Alan Carter Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Springfield, Missouri Family: Son of David & Deanna Carter; Husband of Christina Carter; Father of Bryce and baby boy Carter Sentiments: Blaine would like to thank his wife Christina for putting up with his craziness throughout this journey called pharmacy school and appreciates all of the hard work she has done to support their family as well as all the love and encouragement! He would also like to thank his parents and friends for all of the support they have provided.

Jonathan David Caston Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Ottumwa, Iowa Family: Son of Mark and Christine Caston Employment: Ottumwa, Iowa Sentiments: Jonathan wants to recognize that it is an honor to be graduating with such a great group of classmates. They have been a fantastic support group through these past four years and he is excited to stay in touch and follow where life leads each of them after today! Jonathan would like to thank his girlfriend, Kate, for all her support, the study dates, and prayers throughout his schooling. He would also like to thank Kate's family as well as his own for being there for him and for all their prayers. You are all very special to him and he considers himself very blessed to have such great family and friends.

Katie Denise Chambless Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Orange, Texas Family: Daughter of David and Kim Miles; Wife of Chad Chambless; Employment: Staff Pharmacist - Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy; Vidor, Texas Career Goals: Sentiments:

Chelsea Wai Ling Chan Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii Family: Daughter of Clayton and Carolyn Chan Sentiments: Chelsea would like to thank her parents, brother, and extended family for their unconditional love, encouragement, and support for her throughout this journey. She would not have been this successful without them! Chelsea also is grateful for the laughs and motivation from her "supratherapeutic six" friends and classmates that she met at Creighton. Thank you everyone and good luck class of 2016!

Eric Chaney Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: San Diego, California

Edward Tak-ken Cheng Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Mililani, Hawaii Family: Son of Henry and Sandy Cheng Employment: Retail Pharmacist - Walgreens; Waco, Texas Career Goals: To work in retail pharmacy.

Paul Hanbo Chin Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Torrance, California Family: Son of Myung and Grace Chin Employment: Pharmacist - CVS Health; Omaha, Nebraska

Derrick James Chun Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Mililani, Hawaii Family: Son of Robert and Debbie Chun Employment: Graduate Intern - Walgreens; Richland, Washington Career Goals: To sustain a fulfilling career as a pharmacist that practices patient-centered care. Sentiments: Derrick would like to thank his mother and father for their unwavering supporting throughout his academic journey at Creighton University. He would also like to thank his friends for their companionship, as it made getting through the rigors of the pharmacy program not only bearable, but considerably enjoyable. Though the days of spending hours in the lecture hall (and watching recorded lectures on double speed) have come to a close, he would also like to thank Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions for providing him with the knowledge, professionalism, and confidence to brave the challenges of practicing as a successful pharmacist.

Allyson Marie Cord Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Sioux City, Iowa Family: Daughter of Mark and Summer Cord Employment: PGY1 Pharmacy Resident - Veterans Affairs Hospital; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To practice as an ambulatory care pharmacist, working with a health care team and precepting pharmacy students. Sentiments: Allyson would like to thank her family and friends for their support, specifically her parents, Mark and Summer, for their love and advice. Thanks to Evan for helping me through the rigorous years, providing a break from the pharmacy world, and the Friel family for giving me a home away from home and welcoming me in. Thanks to both my undergraduate and pharmacy friends for the study sessions but, more importantly, the study breaks. And shout out to my sister Madeline for her acceptance into the University of Iowa's Baccalaureate Sonography Program!

Ivori Darnicia Crawford Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Charles and Pamela Crawford; Mother of Jai Charles Crawford Employment: Grad Intern - CVS Pharmacy; Minneapolis, Minnesota Career Goals: To work for a federally qualified health center. Sentiments: Ivori would like to thank Dr. Roche, Dr. Kosoko-Lasaki, and her family and friends for their continued support and encouragement. She is grateful for her Bridge church members and pastors who provided prayer and spiritual guidance throughout her schooling. She would like to acknowledge her son, Jai, for his patience, understanding, and unconditional love during a time in his life when he needed mommy most. Ivori feels so blessed for the opportunity to graduate from an institution dedicated to community service and preparing their health practitioners to care for patients from a holistic approach.

Angela Rae Crotsenberg Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Cheyenne, Wyoming Family: Daughter of Garry Westling and Nancy Westling; Wife of John Crotsenberg; Mother of Jordan, Tyler and Jacob Crotsenberg Employment: PGY 1 Residency - Cheyenne Regional Medical Center; Cheyenne, Wyoming Career Goals: To be a clinical pharmacist in hospital practice. Sentiments: Angi praises God for bringing her to and through this journey. She would like to thank her husband John for his patience, love and support and her children and daughter-in-law for their understanding and encouragement. She would like to thank Heather Kenworthy and Kelly, Kara and Jarren for their friendship and unwavering love. She also thanks her study buddy Kelley Crowder for her friendship and for many hours of studying and laughter. Finally, she thanks her sister and brother-in-law Robbie and Russ Lane for opening their home to her and for their love and encouragement. Without the help of her family, friends, class mates, faculty and many others, Angi knows this day would not have been possible.

Kelley Ann Crowder Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina Family: Mother of Kelsey and Corey Crowder Employment: Regional Field Sales Trainer - Bristol-Myers Squibb; Plainsboro, New Jersey Sentiments: Kelley would like to thank her children, Kelsey and Corey for their support and encouragement. You both mean the world to her. She would also like to send a special thank you to her sisters, Katie Thompson and Laura O'Connell for always being there throughout this adventure.

Kaitlin Elizabeth Crowley Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Beverly, Massachusetts Family: Daughter of Paul and Julie Crowley Employment: Pharmacy Resident - Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston, Massachusetts Career Goals: To be a clinical pharmacist working on a team with other health care professionals to provide patient care and educate new students. Sentiments: Kaitlin would like to thank her fiance, Tom, for his unwavering support and love throughout pharmacy school. She would also like to thank her parents, Paul and Julie, for their constant support of her goals, and for being there whenever she needed them. Kaitlin was very lucky to find a close group of friends in pharmacy school, and is thankful to have been able to share the past 4 years with them.

Tosha Marie Cruse Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Maxwell, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Matt Tabke; Wife of Michael Cruse Employment: Pharmacist in charge - U-Save Pharmacy; North Platte, Nebraska Career Goals: To become a pharmacy owner. Sentiments: Tosha would like to thank her close friends and family members who have been part of her personal and professional journey. She would especially like to acknowledge her husband, Michael, for his constant caring and support, and her mother-in-law, Mary, for her advice, encouragement, and for being an excellent role model for Tosha to emulate. Tosha would like to extend her heartfelt appreciation for everyone who has helped and supported her on her path to becoming a pharmacist, and she feels truly blessed to have such an amazing circle of family and friends who have helped shape her into the person she is today. Brandon Cullen Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Travis Scott Curlis Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Gretna, Nebraska Family: Son of William and Sandy Curlis Career Goals: To find a job that he enjoys so much, it is no longer work, but a hobby. Sentiments: Travis would like thank his Mom, Dad, brothers, and all other family members for their unconditional love, support, and encouragement. Thank you Jennifer, for your love and support. Thank you to the Creps Family for your consistent love and encouragement. And his friends, for still wanting to be friends after all of the times he couldn't make it.

Brian Robert Dalke Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Sioux City, Iowa Family: Son of Tom and Dolores Dalke Employment: Pharmacy Resident - Omaha VA Medical Center; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To complete a second year of residency with a focus on ambulatory care or infectious diseases. He his also passionate about academia and hope to secure a faculty position where he can teach and precept pharmacy students in the coming years. Sentiments: Brian would like to thank Morgan, Ava, Brent, Beth, and his parents, Tom and Dolores, as well as all of his family and friends for their continued support and encouragement over the past four years.

Tara Michelle Dammer Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Saint James, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Ron Dammer and Pam Sandbo Employment: Pharmacy Resident – Thrifty White; Fargo, North Dakota Career Goals: To hold a national level officer position, implementing ambulatory care services in rural areas and creating community outreach initiatives. Sentiments: Tara would like to thank her family and friends for their support and words of encouragement over the last four years!

Stacie Marie Daniels Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Prairie City, Iowa Family: Daughter of Steven and Terri Townsend; Wife of Shane Daniels; Employment: Staff Pharmacist - Walmart; Des Moines, Iowa Sentiments: Stacie would like to thank her husband, family, and friends for their love and support during her time at Creighton. Her success would not have been possible without them.

Dallin Alexander Darais Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Brigham City, Utah Family: Son of Marc and Debbie Darais; Husband of Mallory Darais; Father of Cooper Darais Employment: Resident at Bergan Mercy Medical Center - ; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To further progress the field of pharmacy into the next generation of health care. Sentiments: Dallin would like to thank his awesome wife Mallory for all the support she has given him. He would also like to thank his parents for all their help throughout the years. He has enjoyed the new friends he's made in this program and thanks them for their help over these four years, and he looks forward to the future with them. He's really appreciated all the time and effort his preceptors have put in to help him get the most out of his rotations. Also, Dean Bradberry and Creighton University for the great school and education of which they have allowed him to be a part.

Malena Linda DeSantos Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Hacienda Heights, California Family: Daughter of Manuel and Mary Ellen DeSantos Employment: Staff Pharmacist - CVS Pharmacy; Berkeley, California Career Goals: To use her education, experience, and leadership abilities to positively impact the health of her community as an area supervisor for CVS. Mentorship has played an integral role in her career choice and trajectory and she looks forward to mentoring upcoming pharmacists. Sentiments: Malena would like to thank her family (Mom, Papi, Micaela & Amaya), friends, mentors and coworkers for their support. Special thanks to: Californians who came all the way to Nebraska to visit, Dr. JK Fujimoto, PharmD for his mentorship, everyone who prayed for me because she surely needed it, to my OG crew from 9730, my distance bestie Danielle Plummer for her constant support and humor, my 2015 pharm family, special thanks to my Aunt Barbara for telling me to get a job in the pharmacy and then to the guy who hired me, Dr Rudolf Mireles, PharmD for inspiring & encouraging me to become a pharmacist.

Shaylee Marquise Donathan Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Price, Utah Family: Daughter of Mark Donathan and Chasity Durrant Career Goals: To work in an ambulatory care clinic setting. Sentiments: Without the help of Shaylee's family and friends, she would not be here today! She would like to thank her family for being such a wonderful support system and encouraging her to pursue her dreams. Her family is one in a million!

Jennifer Louise Dooley Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Arlington, Massachusetts Family: Daughter of Stephen and Susan Dooley

Aaron Matthew Eames Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Son of Mark & Nancy Eames; Husband of Renee Eames; Father of Alaina and Joseph Eames Employment: Staff Pharmacist - Walmart; Tucson, Arizona Sentiments: Aaron would like to thank his wife Renee for all her help, support and understanding throughout this process.

Mohamed Hassan Ibrahim Elhaj Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Son of Hassan Ibrahim Elhaj and Mrim Ali; Husband of Aida Ahmed; Father of Hassan Elhaj, Zahara Elhaj and Mrim Elhaj Employment: Pharmacist - ; NA, Nebraska Career Goals: To become a pharmacist. Sentiments: Mohamed would like to thank my wife Aida Ahmed and my friends who have been very supportive during my academic journey. I would like also thank all my teachers who tirelessly helped me to go through the pharmacy school.

Patrick Chun Enriquez Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Kapolei, Hawaii Family: Son of Roviden and Jeannie Enriquez Employment: PGY-1 Inpatient Pharmacy Resident - Creighton University Medical Center; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: Sentiments: Patrick would like to thank his family and friends for their support.

Cindy Ann Esterline Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Weyers Cave, Virginia Family: Daughter of Jay and Shari Arehart; Wife of Chris Esterline; Mother of Tyler Reid Esterline Sentiments: Cindy would first like to thank her parents. You two made a strong, smart, and sassy daughter. Cindy would like to thank her husband for always knowing when it’s time to take a break, make a joke, and pour a glass of wine. She also wants to thank her classmates. She had no idea that she would like you all as much as she does! There's no one else that Cindy could imagine wanting to see every single day than you fine folks. Godspeed my friends.

Andrew Robert Evens Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Saint Louis, Missouri Family: Son of Robert and Kelly Evens Employment: Staff Pharmacist - CVS Pharmacy; Milwaukee, Wisconsin Career Goals: To eventually be a manager for a pharmacy or even a district or regional manager for many pharmacies along with being a preceptor so he could help future students in their journey to become pharmacists. He also wants to promote Creighton University to more people around the country! Bluejays for life! Sentiments: Andrew would like to thank my parents, my brother and all of my family who have supported me over the past 6 years at Creighton! He could not have done it without them! Andrew would also like to thank his advisor and all the faculty that helped him succeed! Big shout out to The Capitol men for their support over the years as well as the brothers of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He thanks all of his friends that he met during his 6 years at Creighton and wants them to know that he is truly grateful for their friendship and that they have shaped him into the person he is today. Thanks to those organizations that shaped Andrew's Creighton experience, including CSU Program Board, Creighton Summer Preview, Creighton Blue Crew and the Cortina Community. Lastly, Andrew would like to thank Creighton University for providing him with any amazing college experience that he will never forget!

Jodie Cheney Fallows Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Brentwood, California Family: Daughter of Roger and Susan Cheney; Wife of Christopher Fallows; Mother of Marin, Ellinor, and Jack Fallows Employment: Pharmacist - City Center Pharmacy; Brentwood, California

Madeline Mae Freemole Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Casper, Wyoming Family: Daughter of David Freemole and Carole Kimbrough; Wife of Jacob Conley Employment: Pharmacist - Walgreens; Denver, Colorado Sentiments: Madeline would like to thank her family and friends for the care and support that she has received. She feels very loved.

Carmen H Frerichs Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana Family: Daughter of Craig and Rose Frerichs Employment: PGY1 Resident - CHI-Creighton University Medical Center; Omaha, Nebraska

Rebecca Lee Frustaglio Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Grand Island, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Larry and Sylvia Frustaglio; Mother of Tanner Frustaglio Employment: Clinical Services Manager - Walmart; Grand Island, Nebraska Sentiments: Rebecca would like to thank her family for their support throughout this journey. Each of you have contributed to her success in your own way and made it possible for this dream to become reality.

Natalie Yoshiko Fukuhara Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Aiea, Hawaii Family: Daughter of Craig and Gwen Fukuhara Employment: PGY1 Residency - VA Pacific Island Health Care System; Honolulu, Hawaii Career Goals: To be an ambulatory care pharmacist working at home in Hawaii. Sentiments: Natalie would like to thank her family and friends for always believing in her and for their unconditional love and support.

Foster James Gale Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Hastings, Minnesota Family: Son of James and Mary Gale Career Goals: To have a successful pharmacy career that allows him to provide for his family and that allows for him to be able to pass forward the gift of education to his own children. Sentiments: Foster would like to thank his mother and father for their unwavering love and support. Their guidance and advice helped him achieve more then he ever thought was possible. Without them, he would not be where he is today.

John Justin Garcia Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Garden City, Kansas Family: Son of John and Geri Garcia; Husband of Shayla Garcia Employment: Staff Pharmacist - Dillon's Pharmacy; Garden City, Kansas Sentiments: John would like to thank his family for their overwhelming support. Especially his wife, Shayla, for her constant words of encouragement. Lastly, he would like to thank his classmates and friends for all the 2 am phone calls and study sessions. Without any of them, none of this would have been possible.

Erin Renee Gentry Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana Family: Daughter of Ken and Carol Badenhop; Wife of Josh Gentry; Mother of Adalyn and Jackson Gentry Career Goals: To go into Oncology Pharmacogenomics. Sentiments: Erin would like to thank everyone for their support, food, babysitting skills, etc. during the last 4 years. We did it!

Nicole Uresk Glines Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Roosevelt, Utah Family: Daughter of Karen Uresk and the Late Stephen Uresk; Wife of Beau Glines; Mother of Chaz and Olivia Glines Sentiments: Nicole would like to thank her family and friends for all their support. She is thankful for her husband Beau for all the hard work of helping at home with their children during school. She would like to recognize him for not only working full-time and providing for their family, but for receiving his master’s degree as well during this time. She would like to thank her children Chaz and Olivia for the much needed hugs, kisses and laughs, and for understanding that sometimes mommy had to do school ‘things’. She would like to thank her parents, Karen and the Late Stephen Uresk for raising her to understand the value of hard work and education and to know that she could achieve anything she wanted to. She would like to thank her mother, Karen Uresk and in-laws, Larry and Pam Glines for their encouragement and support and for helping with her children. She is grateful for the many other family members, friends and classmates that have provided encouragement and help along the way.

Hengameh Golchin Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Bellevue, Washington Family: Daughter of Houshang Golchin and Jila Mozaffarian; Wife of Ali Agashteh; Employment: Accepted as a pharmacist at Walgreens - Walgreens; Seattle, Washington Career Goals: To work as a pediatric pharmacist in the future. Sentiments: Hengameh would like to thank her mom, Jila, for all the advice, love, care, and compassion she provided. Hengameh knows that she is fortunate to have grown up with such an incredible mother. She wants to thank her only sibling, Negar, for always being an awesome sister. Hengameh has learned so much from her sister’s wise words. She thanks Negar for being there for her whenever she needed any guidance. Special thanks goes to Hengameh’s husband, Ali, for all the unsparing love and support he has given her. She thanks him for always pushing her and telling her that she can do it. He is the most special person in her life, and she is very proud to have him as her husband. This accomplishment would not have been possible without his sacrifice. Hengameh would also like to thank all of her family and friends, and particularly her lovely aunt, Jaleh, for their continual presence through both good and challenging times. Their outpouring love and help over the past few years is appreciated.

Alison Jo Guinan Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Fremont, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Joe and Trish Guinan Employment: Pharmacist - Walgreens; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To enter pharmacy management and eventually advance into the corporate management level with Walgreens. Sentiments: Alison would like to express her immense gratitude first of all to her parents. Their belief in her has inspired her to keep pursuing her goals. Additionally, Alison would like to thank the rest of her family and her friends, who have endlessly encouraged her and given her the strength to grow into the person she is today. Their continuing support has enabled her to earn this degree and to develop into the pharmacist and the woman she is meant to be. She feels truly blessed to have such an incredible group of people in her life.

Deborah Gusse Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Macedonia, Ohio Family: Daughter of Norman and Beatrice Gusse

Erin Haight Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Red Hook, New York Family: Daughter of Joel and Margaret Tomson; Wife of Paul Haight; Mother of Jack Haight Employment: Medical Science Liason - AstraZeneca; New York, New York Sentiments: Erin would like to thank all of her classmates for their constant support, her close friends Jodie, Amanda and Katie for their friendship, her mother Peggy for being a role model and wonderful grandmother, her family for their love and encouragement and her incredibly supportive husband Paul and son Jack for always believing that she would be successful even when she didn't believe it herself. She shares this accomplishment with you and loves you all so very much.

Rola A Halabi Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: New York City, New York Family: Daughter of Marwan and Nada Halabi Employment: PGY1 Pharmacy Resident - MedStar Washington Hospital Center; Washington, District of Columbia Career Goals: To pursue a career as a hospital clinical specialist in the fields of cardiology or diabetes. Sentiments: Rola would like to thank her family and friends for their encouragement and support through the last 4 years. All the hours spent studying together, working on group projects and the countless group texts through the years have all played a role in Rola's success. Joanne (her future co- resident), Sam, Meghan, Aleah, TJ, Tim, Jake and David it could not have been done without you. All of you as well as all of her friend's in New York have played important roles in her success. Her parents and brother know there are not enough words to thank them for their support throughout her life and pharmacy school. Rola is looking forward to making you proud in pursuit of her career goals.

Rebecca Theresa Halbur Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Manning, Iowa Family: Daughter of Scott and Darlys Halbur Employment: Pharmacy Resident - University of Iowa; North Liberty, Iowa Sentiments: Becky would like to thank her family, friends, colleagues, professors, preceptors, and coworkers for their support over the past four years. She would especially like to thank her parents Scott and Darlys for their sacrifice and wisdom, her sisters Melissa, Michelle, Amanda, and Liz for their encouragement, and her brother Scott for his awesomeness. She would also like to give special thanks to her significant other Jess for his never-ending support and humor, and to his parents Matt and Linda for providing a home away from home during pharmacy school. Last but not least, she would like to express her deep gratitude to the pharmacists, technicians, and interns at Kohll's Pharmacy for helping her grow as both a pharmacist and a person. Becky feels extremely fortunate to have so many loving, supportive people in her life, and she can't wait to start her career as a pharmacist!

Michelle Ann Hancock Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: West Des Moines, Iowa Family: Daughter of Jerry Hancock and Sheila Hancock Employment: PGY-1 Ambulatory Care Residency - ; Battle Creek, Virginia Career Goals: To provide patient-centered care in the field of pharmacy. Sentiments: Michelle would like to thank all of her supporters, including family and friends. She would like to especially thank her mother, Sheila, who has been her number one supporter throughout her journey of life.

Mackenzie Anne Hartman Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Family: Daughter of Don and Anne Hartman Sentiments: Mackenzie would like to recognize all of her family and friends for their support, encouragement, and love throughout her education. She would especially like to thank her parents, Don and Anne, for always believing in her and providing constant support and reassurance. She would also like to thank her friends, Laura and Katee, for their solidarity, understanding, and all of the late-night study sessions. Finally, she would like to express gratitude to her fiancé Justin, for consistently being there for her. Mackenzie would not be where she is today without all of your love and support.

Sara Marie Herring Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Mark and Lauren Herring Employment: Pharmacist - Target/CVS Pharmacy; Omaha, Nebraska Sentiments: Sara would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.

Joshua David Hevener Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Hutchinson, Kansas Family: Son of David and Marilyn Hevener Employment: PGY-1 Community Residency (University of Wisconsin in Green Bay) - Streu's Pharmacy; Green Bay, Wisconsin Career Goals: To be a Palliative Care and Pain Management Pharmacist. Sentiments: Josh would like to thank his family and friends for their encouragement and support throughout the entire process. He would also like to thank his family for always challenging him in order to reach new heights, and ultimately providing him with a loving environment to succeed in.

Linh Thi Hoang Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Mitchell, South Dakota Family: Daughter of Victor Hoang and Gam Nguyen Career Goals: To be in a community pharmacy. Sentiments: Linh would like to thank her amazing and supportive family and friends who have helped her achieve her goals today.

Vie Charity Hoefling Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa Family: Daughter of Sherry Connolly & Darrell and Deborah Hoefling; Wife of J. Hoefling; Employment: Pharmacy Resident - Legacy Good Samaritan & Emanuel Medical Center; Portland, Oregon Career Goals: To become a board certified critical care pharmacist and mental-health emergency services coordinator. Sentiments: Vie would like to thank her husband J. Hoefling for his continuous guidance and love, her mother Sherry Connolly for her constant comfort and unwaivering belief in her abilities, and her mentor April Smith for the invaluable direction and friendship over the past four years. Finally, she would like to recognize Darrell and Deborah Hoefling for the positive foundation they provided to attain her aspirations. She will be forever grateful and remember those who were at her side from the start.

Norval Hoffman, III Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Bettendorf, Iowa

Adam Burke Holland Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Pleasant Hill, Iowa Family: Son of Jeff & Teresa Holland Career Goals: To find a job that he enjoys and stay there for as long as they let him! Sentiments: Adam would like to that my parents for their support and Sunday night calls every week for the past 4 years.

Suhyoung (Yustina) Hong Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Seoul, Korea, Other Family: Daughter of Sungha Hong and Jejung Yoon Employment: Pharmacist - Safeway; Washington

Career Goals: To be a pharmacist who practices Cura Personalis. Sentiments: Yustina would like to thank her family and friends for their continuous support and love through her challenging, yet rewarding journey. Studying abroad for the past 10 years would not have been possible without their sacrifices, encouragement and prayers. A special thank you to her parents who traveled from over 6,000 miles to be a witness on her special day. She would also like to express her heartfelt gratitude to her clerkship preceptors who gave her incredible opportunities to learn and grow as a pharmacist. She feels truly blessed to have been a part of Creighton community.

Telina Dawn Horton Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Springfield, Missouri Family: Daughter of Tony Privett and Jeanie Sullivan; Wife of Matt Horton Career Goals: To one day own her own retail pharmacy which offers a variety of services such as delivery, MTM, vaccinations, nursing home consultation, and compounding. Sentiments: Telina would like to thank her family and friends for their continued faith and support as she worked to complete her doctoral program. It wasn’t easy to shorten or leave family gatherings due to study conflicts so Telina would like them to know how much she loves them and appreciates her family’s understanding of that lost time. Most importantly, Telina would like to thank her husband, Matt, for always being there to encourage and uplift her with a positive attitude and loving words, especially during the most difficult days. His humorous dose of reality was exactly what she needed some days. Having Matt’s shoulder to lean on has meant the world to her. Because of him, Telina’s educational journey has been blessed and she is excited to start the next chapter together, in both career and family.

Timothy James Hoskins Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Lathrop, Missouri Family: Son of Nathan and Rose Hoskins Employment: Pharmacist - Walgreens; Overland Park, Kansas

Alyssa Emily Houfek Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Gregory and Cheryl Houfek Employment: Pharmacist - CVS Pharmacy; Omaha, Nebraska Sentiments: Alyssa would like to thank her family, friends, Allie, Amanda, Jackie, Sam, and fiance, Jared Dorhout. She will be forever grateful for their unending love and support throughout pharmacy school.

Jennifer Joan Houston Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Dunlap, Iowa Family: Daughter of Gerald and Joni Houston Employment: Pharmacist - Kohll’s Pharmacy & Homecare; Omaha, Nebraska Sentiments: Jennifer would like to thank her family and friends for all of their love and support throughout pharmacy school. She would especially like to thank her parents and fiancé, Owen. Without their encouragement, guidance, and enduring faith, none of this would have been possible.

Hillary Hong Ying Huang Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: San Francisco, California Family: Daughter of Yan Na Chew and Zhen Ping Huang Employment: Community Staff Pharmacist - Walgreens; San Mateo, California Career Goals: To become a competent, compassionate, successful, and well-rounded pharmacist to serve the community. Sentiments: Hillary would like to thank her family and friends for their love, support, and encouragement during her journey to become a pharmacist. Special gratitude goes to her parents and brother, Lawrence, for being her biggest support as she pursued her academic goals. Hillary is profoundly thankful for the patience and the sacrifices you have made throughout all her years of school. She would also like to give special thanks to her boyfriend, Ken, who was there for her every step of the way and continues to help her grow. Her achievement would not have been possible without any of you. Hillary credits the success and completion of the doctorate degree to God. Hillary feels very blessed to have all of these wonderful people in her life.

Sandra Miao Yun Huang Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Kaneohe, Hawaii Family: Daughter of James and Nancy Huang Sentiments: Sandra would like to thank her family and friends for their support especially during these years at Creighton.

Kyle Scott Huber Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Leawood, Kansas Family: Son of Scott and Lori Huber Career Goals: To pursue a long and rewarding career within the Pharmaceutical Industry. Sentiments: Kyle would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support during his time at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions.

Samantha Jean Hurley Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Saint Paul, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Thomas and Julie Hurley Employment: Pharmacist - Walgreens; Saint Paul, Minnesota Sentiments: Samantha would like to thank her fiancé, Aaron, parents, Julie and Tom, and sisters, Kate and Jacki, for their continued encouragement, support and patience during the last four years. Samantha's success would not have been possible without their love and motivation.

Kim Ngoc Huynh Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Khai Huynh and Bachhue Tran Employment: Pharmacist - Walgreens; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To be the best community pharmacist she can be. Sentiments: Kim would like to thank her parents for their continual support and funding. She would like to give her mother the greatest gratitude for spending countless hours preparing weekly meals. She would also like to thank her father for unlimited gas money. Additionally, Kim would like to acknowledge her siblings, Wendy, Tran, Vinh, and Bandit, for lending an ear while she angrily ranted about her day. Lastly, Kim would like to extend her appreciation to her fiancé, Nghia Cao, for his encouragement during many stressful weeks. Kim is finally graduating after eight years of college and would like to let all of her family know that she could not have done it without them.

Amanda Mie Itai Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Kaneohe, Hawaii Family: Daughter of John and Catherine Itai Sentiments: Amanda would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support. Without all of them the past 6 years would not have been possible. Congratulations to Cara for graduating before her big sister, and good luck Dillon, the next two years will fly by for you too. Big thank you to mom and dad for every care package, Sunday night phone call, and the hugs at every home-coming.

Timothy Patrick Ivers Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Arlington Heights, Illinois Family: Son of Mark and Patti Ivers Employment: PGY-1 (Post Graduate Year One) Community Pharmacy Residency at St. Louis College of Pharmacy and Schnucks Pharmacy - St. Louis College of Pharmacy; Saint Louis, Missouri Career Goals: To be a Community and/or Ambulatory Care Pharmacist with a focus in academia. Sentiments: Tim would like to thank his parents, Mark and Patti Ivers, for all their love and support throughout his entire Creighton career the past six years. He truly could not have done it without them. Love you both! Tim would also like to thank his grandma Mary for her many phone calls, prayers, and cards during his time in Omaha. Tim thanks his brother Sean and Aunt Bernie for always being a phone call away and being his biggest fans. Tim thanks all his friends, both from pharmacy school and undergrad, for all the fun times. Thanks for the memories! Lastly, Tim would like to thank the Creighton SPAHP faculty and staff for all the help and encouragement throughout the years. The list of thank you's would be endless. Thank you for helping me become a pharmacist!

Jessica Irene Jernigan Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Littleton, Colorado Family: Daughter of John C. and Elaine M. Rasch; Mother of Rylee Jernigan

Carline Joseph Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Family: Daughter of Roseline and Jean-Claude Joseph Employment: Pharmacist - Walgreens; Chicago, Illinois Sentiments: Carline would like to extend her appreciation to her parents, family and friends for all of their prayers and support throughout this entire journey. Having such an encouraging team has proven invaluable and words can hardly capture her gratitude! You are all truly a blessing!

Samantha Elyse Kenik Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Dr. Jay Kenik and Suzan Kenik Employment: Veterinary Division Pharmacist - Kohll's Pharmacy; Omaha, Nebraska Sentiments: Sam would like to thank her parents, brother, and friends for their support the past four years. She specifically would like to thank Amanda, Alyssa, Allie, and Jackie for making this experience so memorable.

Ryan Jeffrey Kesler Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: O'Fallon, Missouri Family: Son of Jeffrey and Karen Kesler; Husband of Sarah Kesler Employment: Walgreens Career Goals: To serve patients as a hospital pharmacist. Sentiments: Ryan would like to thank his wonderful wife Sarah for her support and encouragement throughout school. Ryan would also like to thank his family and friends for their support.

Alen Khodagulyan Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Glendale, California Family: Son of Robert Khodagulyan and Zhaneta Torosyan Employment: Full-time staff pharmacist - CVS; Chico, California Career Goals: To work my way up the CVS ladder, while taking occasional shifts in hospital setting if available. Sentiments: Alen would like to thank his family and friends, as well as his instructors and mentors, both in Omaha and back home, for their guidance and friendship; without their support, the final push to the finish line would have been that much more difficult.

Alexandra Rae Killings Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Bellevue, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Richard and LaConna Killings Employment: Pharmacist - CVS Pharmacy; Dallas, Texas Career Goals: To be a pharmacy manager or regional supervisor in charge of several pharmacies. Sentiments: Allie would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support throughout pharmacy school!

Chae Yun Kim Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: ANCHORAGE, Alaska Family: Daughter of Keun and Hee Kim Sentiments: Chae would like to thank her family and freinds for their help.

Hankyul Kim Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: San Diego, California Family: Son of Doosik Kim and Kyungae Seo; Husband of Searom Park Employment: Pharmacist - Rite Aid; San Diego, California Career Goals: To serve a community as a pharmacist to ensure others' physical and spiritual health with knowledge and professionalism. Sentiments: Hankyul would like to thank his family and friends for their support. Especially, he wants to thank his wife for her patience and encouragement.

Rebekah Joy Kimberlin Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Fairbury, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Mark Mallet; Patty and Martin Burks; Wife of Tyler Kimberlin; Mother of Emmet and Foster Kimberlin Career Goals: To have a positive impact on the profession of pharmacy and her patients in rural Nebraska. Sentiments: Bekah would like to thank her husband for working so hard to support her during this journey through pharmacy school. Thank you for being the dad AND mom when she was unavailable. Bekah would also like to thank all of her family for making the trip here to celebrate this accomplishment with her.

Meghan Kay Kirchhoff Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Greg and Diane Kirchhoff Sentiments: Meghan would like to extend her most sincere thanks to her parents, Greg and Diane, her brother, Trevor, and her boyfriend, Joe, for their assistance and support throughout school.

Michelle N/A Kong Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Alhambra, California Family: Daughter of Hon Hing and Diana Kong Employment: Salt Lake City, Utah Career Goals: To be a community clinical pharmacist sepcializing in MTM, disease state management, and diabetes education. Sentiments: Michelle would like to thank her family and friends for their support throughout pharmacy school. She could not have done it without all of you in her life. Special thanks to mom, dad, Hilda, and Derrick. You are the inspiration she needed to complete this program. Thank you to Lindsey and Alexis for being the best pharmacy school buddies that anyone could ask for!

Caitlin Jennifer Kongs Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Washington, Kansas Family: Daughter of Dr. Pete and Mary Kay Sherlock; Wife of Jacob Kongs Employment: Pharmacist - AR-EX Drug Store; Marysville, Kansas Career Goals: To be the owner of a rural community pharmacy where personalized patient care is the main focus. Sentiments: Caitlin cannot thank her family and friends enough for their endless support, love and encouragement. She has leaned on them tremendously throughout these past four years. Mom, Dad, Megan and Kellen: thank you for the constant reminders of strength, stubbornness and love. Jacob, thank you for listening to countless presentations, explanations of drug mechanisms and the litany of breakdown moments. To everyone: sorry for the missed phone calls, unanswered texts and short conversations, but thank you for your constant understanding and encouragement. Thank you again for everything.

Christina Koutsari Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Stephanos and Pavlina Koutsari; Wife of Konstantinos Lazaridis; Mother of Nicholas and Pavlos Lazaridis Employment: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency - Abbott Northwestern Hospital; Minneapolis, Minnesota Career Goals: To become a clinical pharmacist in an academic medical center while being involved in research and teaching. Sentiments: Christina is thankful to Creighton professors and staff for making it possible for her to earn a Pharm.D. degree while residing with her family in Rochester, MN. She would like to thank her husband, Kostas, and their children, Niko and Pavlo, for the love and cuddles they have given her the past four busy years. She is also thankful to her friends, especially Sharri Laue, for their support and encouragement. Finally, she is deeply grateful to her mother and family in Greece for always believing in her and helping her accomplish her dreams.

Christine Ann Koves Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: White Bear Lake, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Terrence and Ann Koves Employment: PGY1 Residency - United Hospital; St. Paul, Minnesota Career Goals: To be a clinical pharmacist and preceptor to pharmacy students. Sentiments: Christine would like to thank her parents, Ann and Terry, for all their love and support throughout pharmacy school! Without their guidance, this achievement would not have been possible!

Paul Joseph Kraemer Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Winnipeg, Other Family: Son of Jeffrey and Silvana Kraemer Employment: Community Pharmacist - Walgreens; Phoenix, Arizona Career Goals: To be in corporate management.

Jessica Anne Kranz Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Wayne, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Dr. William and Mary Kranz Employment: PGY1 - Sanford USD Medical Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Abbie Marie Krause Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Shawnee, Kansas Family: Daughter of Kevin and Julie Krause Employment: Plan to accept position as a long term care pharmacist - ; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To work in the long term care industry where she can assist and help the elderly Sentiments: Throughout her undergraduate studies and pharmacy school, Abbie has been supported faithfully by her parents, Kevin and Julie Krause, and with their love has helped her persevere to achieve her goals. A huge shout out to her siblings Annie and Austin (and bro-in-law Tony), that have always been there for her and helped keep a smile on her face when she needed it the most. To her grandparents, Ferd and Ramona Schrage and Lori Krause and to her own guardian angel in heaven, Grandpa Kenny, she thanks them for the constant encouragement and prayers they have offered for her. To her aunts, uncles, cousins and friends thank you for everything you have done for her.

Lauren Whitney Kreimer Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Jon and Lori Kreimer Employment: PGY1 Resident - Healtheast Bethesda; St Paul, Minnesota Sentiments: Lauren would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her through the last few years.

Annette Marjorie Kueser Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Parkville, Missouri Family: Daughter of Richard and Jacqueline Kueser Employment: Pharmacy Resident Career Goals: To gain a position as a clinical pharmacist and have the opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary team, be involved in research, and teach future students. Sentiments: Annette would like to thank her parents for the support (mentally and financially). She would like to thank her sisters for keeping life enjoyable and fun through these years of pharmacy school. Lastly, Annette would like to thank all of her family and friends that housed Annette during this last year of school, you all were the best roommates Annette could have asked for!

Andrea Elizabeth Sarah Larson Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Rockford, Illinois Family: Daughter of Rod and Kim Larson, Laura and Chet Mackiewicz, and Bruce Lyon; Wife of Brian Shea; Mother of Amelia Grace Ann Shea Employment: Springfield, Illinois Sentiments: Andrea would like to thank her parents, siblings and friends for their continual faith and encouragement on this long journey. Their support has been instrumental in her success. Andrea would also like to thank her fiance Brian for his assistance, strength love and continual support over the past 2 years. Additionally, Andrea would like to thank her daughter and future step- daughters for providing her with much needed love and comedic relief. It has been a long journey and Andrea truly appreciates and loves each and every one of you. Thank you for helping make her dream a success.

Namphuong Navita Leba Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Orlando, Florida Family: Daughter of Tam Leba and Chau Ho Employment: Pharmacist - Wal-Mart Pharmacy; Washington DC, Virginia Sentiments: Namphuong Navita would like to thank her parents, family and friends who are here with her today, thank you is not enough to express her appreciation. Mere words cannot explain how happy she is for your presence from all the way across the world just to be part of her graduation. To all the professors, she can't believe that she is graduating. She is so excited and wanted to stop and tell them how much she appreciates their help over the years. They all are angels to her now, but seriously this thought never crossed in past four years. Classmates, it has been a long journey for us but we finally made it. She will never forget the time stressing out during brown bags, being grilled during labs, overnights before therapeutics tests. She is so glad those times are over and here we are, guess what, will continue to be stressed and grilled by life. She knows that said this earlier but thank you is not enough. But that's the most can happen right now through this microphone is "Hey everyone. Thank you."

Hang Mo Lee Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Santa Clara, California

Jacky Lee Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii Family: Son of Johnson and Fanny Lee Sentiments: Jacky would like to thank his friends and family for all their support.

Jean-Paul Quốc Hùng Lee Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: San Diego, California Family: Son of Tuan Lee and Thanh Le; Husband of Lynn Bui Lee; Father of Kaden and Morgan Lee Sentiments: JP would like to thank his family and friends for their support. He especially wants to thank his beautiful wife for all of her sacrifice during the past four years. To his son, Kaden, and his daughter, Morgan, "Daddy will be home more often now, so get your Nerf guns ready :)". To his dad, Tuan, brothers, Vincent and Calvin, sisters, Dalena, DeAnna, and Donna, "I will not miss your birthday again". Love you all!!

Megan Kathleen Lightfoot Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Shenandoah, Iowa Family: Daughter of Robert and Kathy Lightfoot Employment: Pharmacist at St. Elizabeth Hospital - St. Elizabeth Hospital; Lincoln, Nebraska Career Goals: To fulfill God's will as a Marian Sister and provide compassionate pharmaceutical care to serve the physical and spiritual needs of patients for the Greater Glory of God. Sentiments: Megan would like to thank her family and friends for their support in her journey through pharmacy school. She is grateful for their love and support all throughout her life! Megan will be responding to God's call and entering the Marian Sisters of the Diocese of Lincoln following graduation. God-willing, she will unite the gift of her religious vocation and pharmacy education in service to many souls!

Steven Edward Linden Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Pella, Iowa Family: Son of Thomas and Susan Vander Linden; Husband of Emilyn Linden; Father of Ellias Linden Employment: Pharmacist - St. Vincent Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital; Green Bay, Wisconsin Career Goals: To advance patient health by providing excellence during the transitions of care. Sentiments: Steven would like to thank his wife, Emilyn, for the amazing support she has provided to him and their son, Ellias, especially during the past four years. He would also like to thank the Vander Linden and Larsen-Ferree families for their help and support over the years. He would not be here today if it were not for them.

Michael Nathan Loewen Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Huron, South Dakota Family: Son of Nathan and Rosette Loewen

Hyrum Owen Lott Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, Utah Family: Son of Virgil and Diana Lott; Husband of Amy Louise Lott Career Goals: To work to improve healthcare access in rural locations. Sentiments: Hyrum would like to thank his wife, Amy, for her love, support, and patience with him. He needed all the help he could get and she always delivered through a variety of means. Hyrum would also like to thank his parents, Virgil and Diana, his siblings, and grandparents for their support and love, and for reminding him that life existed outside of school. Lastly, Hyrum would like to thank his classmates. He looks forward to following them throughout their careers, and is grateful for the time together, memories made, and friendships formed. If Hyrum were a poet, he would have put something really poignant here as a closing paragraph, but he'll let this suffice.

Jenae Denise Lundell Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Cherokee, Iowa Family: Daughter of Steven and Denise Lundell Sentiments: Jenae would like to express her gratitude to her parents Steve and Denise for supporting her every step of the way. She is incredibly grateful for everything they have done for her. Also to her brother and sister-in-law Evan and Karla, her grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins for their encouragement, love, and support. She would like to thank her friends, especially her cousin Maddie, for their companionship and all of the wonderful memories that they have shared. Finally, Jenae would like to thank her pharmacy school friends, and wishes them all the best in their future endeavors.

Oluwafunto Makinde Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Katy, Texas Family: Daughter of Mrs Aderonke Adekoya; Wife of Temitope Makinde; Mother of Temidara and Temilore Makinde Employment: Katy, Texas Career Goals: To work in the pharmaceutical industry. Sentiments: Funto would love to say a huge thank you to my her family and friends for their support through this journey. Most especially, her husband for his sacrificial support through the good and the bad. Funto would not be here today without her dear love Temitope. So Funto would like to dedicated this to her husband and wonderful children.

Christy Lynne Marchiando Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Twinsburg, Ohio Family: Daughter of Bob and Sue Marchiando Employment: PGY1 Residency - VA Central Iowa Health Care System; Des Moines, Iowa Career Goals: To be an ambulatory care pharmacist with an adjunct faculty position at a school of pharmacy. Sentiments: Christy would like to thank her parents, Bob and Sue, and sisters, Anna and Alyssa, as well as her friends and extended family for supporting her every step of the way through pharmacy school. Life is full of adventures, and Christy would not trade this crazy adventure for anything. Omaha and the Creighton community have become Christy's home away from home, and she couldn't imagine being where she is today without the love and support of family, friends, and new friends made along the way. She is excited to see what the next chapter of her life has in store!

Roberta Jo Martin Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Lincoln, Illinois Family: Daughter of Robert and Darlene Veff; Mother of Spencer and Elliott Martin and Robert, William, Jessica, Anna, Zacharey and Jason Spaulding Employment: Pharmacist - Walgreens; Decatur, Illinois Career Goals: To be in pharmacy management with Walgreens. Sentiments: Roberta would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support and encouragement during this journey. She is so grateful to her children for always understanding and remaining the drive and focus for this adventure. Many thanks to her mother and sister, Brandon Thomas and family, the Spaulding family and the 2015/2016 Distance Pharmacy Class for always being there through the laughter, the tears and the late nights and always having faith that it is possible. A special thanks to the staff and faculty at Creighton and the staff at Walgreens for nurturing a growing professional. None of this would have been possible without all of your efforts, thank you for being part of her journey.

Laisel - Martinez Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Miami, Florida Family: Daughter of Carlos Martinez and Maricel Perdomo; Wife of Yamil Salina; Mother of Lisnette Salina Career Goals: To be in academia and clinical research. Sentiments: Laisel Martinez would like to thank her family and friends for their support, in particular her daughter Lisnette for her unconditional patience and understanding during these last 4 years.

Katie Lynne Maxwell Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Federal Way, Washington Family: Daughter of Ted and Anita Nelson; Wife of Jacques Maxwell; Employment: Pharmacy Graduate Intern - Walgreen's; Tacoma, Washington Career Goals: To be in community pharmacy management. Sentiments: Katie would like to thank her husband, parents, brother, and friends for their support and encouragement over the last four years.

Ryan Michael McCoy Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: St. Michael, Minnesota Family: Son of Jay and Stephanie McCoy Employment: PGY1 Pharmacy Resident - Abbott Northwestern; Minneapolis, Minnesota Sentiments: Ryan would like to thank his friends and family for the support over the last 4 years and is excited to go back to Minnesota next year, where he will be starting his PGY1 residency at Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis.

Andrew Steven Meyer Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Becker, Minnesota Family: Son of Randy and Laurie Litke Employment: Staff Pharmacist - Coborns; Isanti, Minnesota

Kaitlyn Elisabeth Middlemis-Clark Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Windsor Heights, Iowa Family: Daughter of Kay Campbell and Gary Clark; Wife of TJ Middlemis-Clark; Mother of Charlotte Middlemis-Clark Employment: Clinical Pharmacist - Barton Memorial Hospital; South Lake Tahoe, California Career Goals: To become a clinical pharmacist at a small community hospital. Sentiments: Kaitlyn would like to thank her family and friends for their support throughout her pharmacy education. A special thanks goes to her husband for being an amazing single parent while Kaitlyn was completing rotations 8 hours away. Another special thanks to Kay and Tim Campbell, Melissa Trail, Rob and Sherry Middlemis-Brown, and Gary Clark for watching Charlotte so Kaitlyn could focus on school.

Alexander Scott Miller Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Son of Scott and Kathy Miller Career Goals: To be a clinical specialist in a hospital setting.

David Warren Miller Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Seattle, Washington Family: Son of Daryl and Elsie Miller Sentiments: David would like to thank his family for their unwavering support.

Kathleen Marie Miller Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Aurora, Illinois Family: Daughter of Jack and Eileen Miller Employment: Pharmacy Resident - Akron Children's Hospital; Akron, Ohio Career Goals: To be a Board-Certified Pediatric Pharmacist Sentiments: Kathleen would like to thank her family and friends for the unwavering support in this adventure. She couldn't have done it without them.

Michael David Neumair Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Kentwood, Michigan Family: Son of Jerry and Barb Neumair Employment: Kentwood, Michigan Sentiments: Mike would like to thank his family and friends for their support.

Matthew Steven Nevins Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: San Antonio, Texas Family: Son of Steven and Camille Nevins Employment: San Antonio, Texas Sentiments: Matt would like to thank his family and friends in attendance for their unwavering support and for their willingness to travel so far to be a part of this day. He also would like to congratulate his classmates on a job well done, and to let them know that it gives him comfort to see such good people entering the healthcare workforce. Finally he would like it known that he gives thanks above all to the author of the laws of nature, and to this nation which honors and protects the self-evident and natural rights of every living man.

Andi Trinh Ngo Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii Family: Son of Van Hap Ngo and Kimlan Trinh Employment: Accepted a position as a MD Candidate - University of Hawai‘i: John A. Burns School of Medicine; Honolulu, Hawaii Career Goals: To go wherever the winds may take him. Sentiments: Andi would like to thank his parents, relatives, professors, preceptors, and all those who have been there for him. He would especially like to express his gratitude to Dr. Mikayla Spangler for the support she provided this past year.

Andrea Nguyen Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Roscoe, Illinois Family: Daughter of Joe Nguyen and Kien Le Employment: Staff Pharmacist - CVS; Las Vegas, Nevada Sentiments: Andrea would like to thank her parents for making this dream and goal possible and for their endless amount of support. She is grateful for all the hard work her parents do in order for her and her brothers to graduate from Creighton and all becoming pharmacists. Andrea would also like to thank her brothers Daniel and Steven for giving her guidance and help throughout life. Lastly, Andrea would like to thank her cousins, friends, and significant other for being her joy and laughter.

Michael Lee Nguyen Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Leola, Pennsylvania Family: Son of Tai Nguyen and Muoi Ly; Husband of Sandy La Employment: Floater Pharmacist Extraordinaire - Walgreens Pharmacy; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To pay off his student loans while helping those in his community as a community pharmacist. In the next 25 years he will hopefully be done paying off his student loans with ridiculously high interests and also my mortgage and children raising expenses. My practice location will be decided on Sandy depending on what location makes her happy, possibly somewhere close to a beach. I hope the need for pharmacists continues to grow and not become supersaturated because of the explosion of pharmacy schools about 135 so far as of 2015. Sentiments: Michael Nguyen (a.k.a. Mikey) would like to thank his family and friends for being there throughout pharmacy school. Special shout out to Muoi Ly (Mother), Khuyen a.k.a. Kiddi Vu, Tuyen Vu, Annibelle Vu, Brielle Vu, Clay Pencek (best friend), Kiet Hong, Diane Ly-Hong, Emilia Hong, Tai Nguyen, and possibly Lam Ly for making it out for the graduation (Sandy La will already be there). Mikey has made many close friends during his four years in Omaha and those individuals know who they are! Mikey would like to thank Brian Lu for the handmade graduation Hawaiian lei. Mikey would like to recognize some restaurants: V. Mertz (diver scallops and pepper steak), Lot 2 (charcuterie and bone marrow), Dixie Quicks (Wednesday fried chicken and french toast), Wheatfields (cinnamon rolls), Matsu and Tokyo Sushi (sushi buffets), Flavors (Indian buffet), Pizza Ranch (fried chicken and pizza), Quaker Steak and Lube (AYCE wings Tuesday), Berry and Rye (cocktails), and Sinful Burger. Creighton Strong!

Steven Ducthanh Nguyen Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Roscoe, Illinois Family: Son of Joe Nguyen and Kien Le Employment: Community Pharmacist - Walgreens; Tri-Cities, Washington Sentiments: Steven would like to thank his parents for their support, commitment, and finance.

Tho Huu Nguyen Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: St. Cloud, Minnesota Family: Son of Phuoc Nguyen and Nhung Duong Employment: Pharmacist - Walmart Pharmacy; Las Vegas, Nevada Career Goals: To enhance community's wellness and increase overall health. Sentiments: Tom wants to say thank you to his friends and family for their years of support and encouragement in his decision to return to the classroom and exploring a career that allows him to give back to the community by educating his patients and providing the best services possible. Lastly, Tom would like to express his sincere gratitude for the excellence demonstrated by the faculty, specifically his advisor, preceptors, mentors, and his practicing colleagues that he had the privilege to work beside throughout his doctoral program. These people made it possible to remain focused and dedicated to gaining further knowledge and understanding in the vastly evolving pharmacy field.

Elizabeth Marie Olafson Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Bismarck, North Dakota Family: Daughter of Debora and Gerald Olafson

Max Dean Owens Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Oconto, Nebraska Family: Son of Janice Hildebrandt and Rocky Owens Employment: Pharmaicst - Walgreens; Lincoln, Nebraska Sentiments: Max would like to thank his family for encouraging him to never stop pursuing his life goals. Specifically, for their love, support, and guidance as he completed his educational journey towards becoming a pharmacist. His parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends should be credited for never blocking his phone number despite the numerous times he called complaining about school work. He didn’t have a pet during school so someone had to be on standby for therapy duty. Also, he would like to congratulate the rest of his classmates and friends who are graduating today. Max is thankful for all of their encouragement, company, and study sessions during the pharmacy program. Teamwork definitely makes the dream work! Lastly, he would like to thank the pharmacy profession for allowing him to pursue and start a career he is passionate about and enjoys waking up to every day.

Abigail Lucy Leone Passe Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Redwood Falls, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Kevin and Bev Passe Employment: PGY1 Resident - Sanford USD Medical Center; Sioux Falls, South Dakota Career Goals: To become a clinical pharmacist in a hospital. Sentiments: Abi would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support and encouragement throughout pharmacy school.

Hoang Thi Kim Pham Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam Family: Daughter of Tu Pham and Lan Chu; Wife of Andre Nguyen Employment: Pharmacy Resident - CHI Health Medical Center St. Elizabeth; Lincoln, Nebraska Career Goals: To become specialized in infectious disease. Sentiments: Kim Pham would like to thank her professors, mentors, family and friends for their continuous support and guidance for her educational success.

Zachary Ryan Ploeger Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Alta, Iowa Family: Son of Kevin Ploeger and Connie Ploeger; Husband of Kaitin Ploeger Employment: Pharmacist - CVS Pharmacy; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To pursue a management position in community pharmacy and expand medication therapy management services. Sentiments: Zach would like to express his gratitude for the constant support and love his parents have provided over the years. He would like the express thanks to his family the Ploeger's, Fulkerth's, and Hamer’s for their guidance in teaching him the value of hard work and education. Zach would also like to recognize his incredible wife Kaitlin and her family the Bennett’s and Stryker’s for encouraging him and sharing in this journey. He would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the parallel achievements of his friends and peers and congratulate them on coming through this process successfully.

Danielle Raiman Plummer Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada Family: Daughter of Joel and Sybil Raiman; Mother of Jordan, Jessica and Victoria Plummer Employment: Pharmacist - Walgreens; Las Vegas, Nevada Sentiments: Danielle would like to send her gratitude to her family, friends and classmates for their years of support and sacrifices. A special thank you goes to her daughters, Jordan, Jessica and Victoria, for understanding the phrase, “I can’t now I have to study”, and for taking care of the house and each other when she was locked away with her laptop. To her parents, Sybil and Joel, and her sister Nikki, thank you for stepping in when extra family support was needed, and to Clay for flying in during lab and final exam weeks. To Malena, her lifeline, and to Tommy for seeing her through to the end, and to everyone else who either listened to her talk about how much she had to learn or stayed up late helping her learn it all…Thank you!

JungHee Powell Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Roosevelt, Utah Family: Daughter of ChanKyung You and MunHee Shin; Wife of Shane Powell; Mother of Haley, Keith, Alex, and Kennedy Powell Career Goals: To work as a Certified Diabetes Educator in a diabetes clinic. Sentiments: JungHee would like to thank her family for their support during the last four years of her pharmacy program. She truly appreciates all the sacrifices each family member had to make to accommodate the busy schedule of their mom and wife. She is very grateful for the accomplishments of her children in school and other extracurricular activities while she was busy with her school work. She can’t help but think of her deceased father who was an honorable pharmacist in South Korea. He was her mentor and inspiration to pursue a career as a pharmacist. It is heartbreaking for JungHee that he is not here with her to witness her graduation from pharmacy school. She prays that he is watching her from heaven. Now standing here receiving the recognition of her work, she is ever grateful for her courage to pursue her dream. She stands here today with pride and confidence looking at a bright future as a pharmacist, hoping that her pharmaceutical knowledge and skill may be of help to others

Megan Ann-Marie Price Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Sutton, Vermont Family: Daughter of Scott and Lori Davis; Wife of Joseph Employment: Pharmacist - Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital; St. Johnsbury, Vermont Sentiments: Megan would like to thank her family and friends for their support throughout pharmacy school.

Morgan Noelle Pusek Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Doniphan, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Allen and Heather Pusek; Mother of Ava Pusek Employment: Accepted a position as a PGY1 Resident - CHI Health Bergan Mercy; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To complete a PGY2 in oncology or solid organ transplant, become board certified in her specialty, and pursue opportunities to teach at an academic medical center. Sentiments: Morgan would like to thank her parents, Heather and Allen, for all of their support throughout her schooling. She would also like to thank her grandparents, siblings, and other relatives for all of their help and guidance over the past 7 years. Morgan would also like to thank her daughter, Ava, for putting up with all of the long nights studying, constant talk about pharmacy, and crazy meeting schedules throughout her life thus far. Ava has been Morgan's biggest supporter throughout her educational career.

Brian Robert Reimink Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: LaPorte, Indiana Family: Son of Daniel and Mary Reimink; Husband of Lauren Reimink; Employment: Staff Pharmacist - WalMart Pharmacy; Indiana Sentiments: Brian would like to thank his family and wife for all their encouragement and support.

Rexford Reed Rodenborn Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Fort Dodge, Iowa Family: Son of James and Ann Rodenborn Employment: Resident - Nebraska Methodist Hospital; Omaha, Nebraska Sentiments: Rex would like to thank his parents for putting up with him, and his friends would like to thank him for making their lives better.

Amanda Jenkins Rodriguez Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Catskill, New York Family: Daughter of David and Patrice Jenkins; Wife of David Rodriguez Employment: Accepted a position as a staff pharmacist - Walmart Pharmacy; Clovis, New Mexico Career Goals: To provide great patient care to patients in an outpatient pharmacy setting, either community based or ambulatory care. Sentiments: Amanda would like to thank first and foremost her husband, David, for all his support, patience, and encouragement during these past four years. She would also like to thank her family, especially her parents, for their support and instilling in her the belief that she can do whatever she sets her mind to and to never give up. Amanda is grateful for the many friendships she developed throughout pharmacy school and the support and encouragement they provided each other. She would like to thank her proctor site in England who made it possible for her to start the program from abroad and Jenny Dworzak for being her study-buddy around the globe. Lastly, Amanda would like to thank Creighton University for their distance pathway program which enabled her to move multiple times throughout pharmacy school.

Katherine MacQueen Rogstad Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Bismarck, North Dakota Family: Daughter of Jeffrey and Astrid MacQueen; Wife of Casey Rogstad; Mother of Elliott Rogstad Career Goals: To become a consultant pharmacist. Sentiments: Katie would like to sincerely thank her family for loving and supporting her on the journey to receiving her PharmD. In addition to pharmacy school, the past four years have included the birth of her son Elliott and the pregnancy of her baby girl due in June 2016. She knows she could not have survived without her family to help her through it all, especially her husband, Casey, her mom and dad, Brick and Jeff, her sisters, Kelsey and Bri, and her in-laws, Phyllis and Myron. Katie is excited to see her goals come to fruition and start her career in pharmacy!

Melissa Sanders Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Paradise Valley, Arizona Family: Daughter of Brent and Melanie Sanders Employment: PGY1&2 MS Residency at University of Minnesota; Minneapolis, Minnesota Sentiments: Melissa would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.

Andres Alberto Santa-Cruz Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Santa Monica, California Family: Son of Fidel and Maria Santa-Cruz Sentiments: Andres would like to thank his parents for encouraging him not only these last four years, but throughout all of his education. Their faith in him has always helped him believe that he could accomplish any goal he set for himself. He would also like to thank his girlfriend and best friend, Nicole, who has been by his side throughout this entire experience. He appreciates her understanding of the amount of time he needed to dedicate to this program, as well as her constant support, which was crucial in getting him through stressful times.

Jaclyn Cheri Scharf Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Montrose, Colorado Family: Daughter of Michael and Donna Scharf Employment: Grand Junction, Colorado Career Goals: To serve her community and gain her patient's trust. She wants to earn the recognition as a kind and knowledgeable person among her priors. She looks forward to new challenges, and she trusts that these challenges will brighten her future and direct her path to a potential manager role in a community pharmacy. Sentiments: Jaclyn would like to thank her family for their bountiful support and encouragement they have given her over the years. Her family may have been spread out between different states but they always made time to support her when she needed them. Additionally, Jaclyn would like to thank the friends she has made during her time here and congratulate them on their own success.

Elizabeth Claire Scheffel Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Family: Daughter of Dr. Catherine Davis and Steven Scheffel Employment: PGY1 Community Resident - Creighton University; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To gain board certification in ambulatory care and work with under served populations Sentiments: Elizabeth would like to thank her family and friends for the unwavering support during this journey

Jacob Allen Schneider Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Evansville, Indiana Family: Son of Ronald and Lisa Schneider; Husband of Mallory Schneider; Father of Owen and Olivia Schneider Employment: Informatics and Technology Pharmacist - Deaconess Hospital; Evansville, Indiana Career Goals: To be in a hospital pharmacy informatics management role, leading his pharmacy team to new innovations and technological growth. Sentiments: Jacob would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support as he completed his journey through pharmacy school.

Nikolas William Schramm Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Son of Bart and Teresa Schramm

Daniel J Smith Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Brainerd, Minnesota Family: Son of Charles and Jean Smith Employment: Kansas City, Missouri Career Goals: To be a successful community pharmacist and have as positive effect on his patients and community as possible. Sentiments: Dan would like to thank all of those who have supported him along the way, especially his amazing friends and incredible girlfriend. The past four years wouldn't have been the same without them.

Timothy Alan Smith Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Goodland, Kansas Family: Son of Donald and Bonnie Smith; Husband of Erin Smith; Father of Kharma, Avery Smith and Tennin Smith Employment: Pharmacist - Asante Three Rivers Medical Center; Grants Pass, Oregon Sentiments: Timothy would like to thank his mother and father for always being there for him over the years. Jake, Wilson, Rola and TJ - thank you for the constant source of competition, encouragement, entertainment and not to mention text messages. Timothy would also like to thank his children, Kharma, Avery and Tennin for being awesome kids and he can't wait to hike, fish and camp in Oregon with all of them. Finally to his wife, Erin, he thanks her for being the rock and glue of the Smith family during the last six years. This would not have been possible without her. It is now her turn to follow her dreams. Here is to another chapter in their story!

Kyle Ann Kelsey Spinner Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Hamilton, Montana Family: Daughter of Robert and Kyle Brooks; Wife of Justin Spinner; Mother of Ellie and Wallace Spinner

Monica Jane Ste. Marie Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin Family: Daughter of Janet and Steven Ste. Marie Employment: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Resident at Providence Medford Medical Center - Providence Health & Services; Medford, Oregon Career Goals: To be an infectious disease pharmacist.

Brittany Ann Stevens Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: North Mankato, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Greg and Lori Stevens Employment: PGY1 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice Resident - University of Minnesota Essentia Health; Duluth, Minnesota Career Goals: To be an ambulatory care pharmacist after completing her residency program and have the opportunity to precept students. Sentiments: Brittany would like to thank her family for all of their support during these last four years. She would especially like to thank her fiancé, Alex, for sticking by her side through the challenges and rewards of pharmacy school.

Mallory Rae Stevens Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Michael and Debora Stevens Employment: Accepted a community pharmacy position as a pharmacist - Walgreens; Omaha, Nebraska Sentiments: Mallory would like to thank her friends and family for their constant support and encouragement. This has been a long but worthwhile journey, and she is looking forward to celebrating the accomplishment of this goal and starting her career.

Ryan Miles Stormont Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Norman, Oklahoma Family: Son of Robert and Betsy Stormont; Husband of Rebecca Stormont; Father of Kieran Stormont Career Goals: To be in an ICU pharmacist practicing in an academic setting. Sentiments: Ryan would like to thank his wife Rebecca for being supportive of him during his time in graduate and pharmacy school. Ryan would like to thank Kieran for being an awesome and easy going baby. Ryan would like to thank Paul for the amazing water fountain. Ryan would like to thank Dallin for also thinking Med Chem was important enough to take an extra class on the subject. Ryan would like to thank Michelle for being better at school than him.

Desirae Christan Hickman Sweet Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Carl Junction, Missouri Family: Daughter of Michael and Julie Hickman; Wife of Josh Sweet Employment: Staff Pharmacist - Stone's Corner Pharmacy; Joplin, Missouri Career Goals: To eventually become an owner of an independent pharmacy. Sentiments: Desirae would like to thank all her friends, family and God for their love and support through the last 4 years. She wouldn't be where she is today without them. She loves you all very much!

Christine Sarah Tafoya Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona Family: Daughter of Mark Cunningham and Marcia Cunningham; Wife of Adam Tafoya; Mother of Matthew and Michael Tafoya Employment: PGY1 Resident - Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix; Phoenix, Arizona Career Goals: To pursue PGY2 training and practice as a clinical pharmacist in the critical care setting. Sentiments: Christine would like to thank her husband, Adam, and two wonderful boys, Matthew and Michael, for their love, support, and incredible sacrifice over these last few years. She would also like to thank her mom, Marcia, for being (nothing short of)...absolutely amazing. It has been an incredible journey – one that she could not have done alone – and she feels very blessed to have had the support of family and friends.

Matthew Blaine Talavera Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Mililani, Hawaii Family: Son of Gilbert and Karla Talavera Employment: Staff Pharmacist - CVS; Seattle, Washington

Meredith Ann Taylor Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of John and Denise Taylor Employment: Pharmacist - CHI Health - Immanuel Medical Center; Omaha, Nebraska Sentiments: Meredith would like to thank her parents and brothers for all of their continued love, encouragement, and support throughout her eduction.

Alexis Ann Thomas Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Potter, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Thomas Employment: PGY1 Resident - VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System; Lincoln, Nebraska Career Goals: To work as an ambulatory care pharmacist. Sentiments: Alexis would like to thank her wonderful friends and family for their continued support over the last 4+ years. Without their encouragement, understanding, faith, and love this would not have been possible!

Lindsay Marie Tinken Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Guthrie Center, Iowa Family: Daughter of Don and Rhonda Reinhart; Wife of Todd Tinken Employment: Iowa Sentiments: Lindsay would like to thank her husband, parents, and family for all of their love, support, and encouragement.

Duong Hien Tran Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Joplin, Missouri Family: Son of James Tran and Susan Nguyen

Jaclyne Thuy Me Tran Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Anaheim, California Family: Daughter of Edward and Christine Tran Employment: Pharmacist - CVS Pharmacy; Santa Barbara, California Career Goals: To be a Pharmacy District Supervisor. Sentiments: Jaclyne would like to extend her gratitude to her family and all her friends for being an amazing support system. In particular, she would like to acknowledge her incredible parents, Edward and Christine. She appreciates all of the sacrifice, time, and energy they put into helping her reach her accomplishments. She would like to thank her brother, Michael, and sister, Franklyn, for being awesome role models and for their constant encouragement. Jaclyne would also like to thank all of her friends for always being by her side and helping her through this journey. Additionally, she would like to thank her professors and advisors for their guidance and wisdom. So many amazing people had such an incredible influence in her life and she is forever grateful for each and every one of them. She could not have done it without everyone's love and support throughout the years.

Dylan Matthew Trausch Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Son of Pamela and Delvin Trausch Career Goals: To become an infectious diseases specialist. In the future he hopes to precept students to give back to the profession. Sentiments: Dylan would like to thank his family and friends who have supported, encouraged, and inspired him during pharmacy school.

Brandon Joe Van Amber Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Burnsville, Minnesota Family: Son of Alan and Jan Van Amber Employment: PGY1 resident - Regions Hospital; St. Paul, Minnesota Career Goals: To work as a clinical pharmacist in the critical care or emergency medicine setting at a prominent teaching hospital. Sentiments: Brandon would like to thank his family and girlfriend for all of their love, support, and encouragement throughout these past four years. He would also like to thank his friends for the great memories along the way.

Ryne Justin Watanabe Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Kailua, Hawaii Family: Son of Les and Jann Watanabe Employment: Pharmacist - Walgreen's Pharmacy; Omaha, Nebraska Sentiments: Ryne would like to thank his family for the continuous support he has received over the many years of not only through schooling, but everything outside as well. Nothing would have been possible without the foundation his parents have provided him. Words cannot express the amount of gratitude he would like to express. He could not have asked for a better family. Thank you!

Shawna H Watanabe Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii Family: Daughter of David and Debbie Watanabe Employment: Community pharmacist - Walgreens; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To fulfill a life of helping others by guiding and aiding them in their trials of life. Sentiments: Shawna would like to thank her family for their unfailing support and love throughout the past 24 years. She would especially like to thank her dad for all his words of wisdom and uplifting conversations through the past few years as well as her mom for always being her best friend. She would also like to thank her friends for all the support as well as all the unforgettable adventures and memories throughout all the years. "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John F. Kennedy. Shawna hopes to express and show her much appreciation and gratitude to you all and truly help and give back to all those she can throughout all the following years!

Elizabeth Christine Webb Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma Family: Daughter of Pamela Circo Webb; Wife of Steven Wilwerding Employment: Pharmacist - Wal-Mart Pharmacy; Omaha, Nebraska Sentiments: Elizabeth would like to thank her family and friends for their continued encouragement and support during her studies. She is thrilled to be graduating and starting this new phase of her career. She was recently married on April 23, 2016, to Steven Wilwerding and is excited to start their journey together.

L'Shantey Quiana Wells Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana Family: Daughter of Eddie and Diann Westley; Mother of Maddison Wells Employment: Community Pharmacist - Publix Pharmacy; Lake Wales, Florida Career Goals: To serve as a Community Wellness Advocate by providing health and medication coaching and promoting healthy lifestyle choices, safe and effective medication usage, and medication adherence Sentiments: L'Shantey would like to thank her parents, Eddie and Diann Westley, for all of their love, encouragement, and support. You were there from the start and endured to the end. Maddison, thanks for understanding that it takes sacrifice and dedication to reach your goals. I hope that what we experienced together serves a purpose as you begin the next phase of your life's journey and strive to accomplish your own goals and aspirations. Lynisha, Aviza, Courtney, Paul, and Kristian, thanks for helping me believe that I can accomplish whatever I put my mind to. There are none like you. I love you all dearly. Andrea Pepe Wilder Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Zebulon, North Carolina Family: Wife of Keith Wilder; Mother of Cameron, Mitchell, Katherine, Sterling and Morgan Wilder Employment: Staff Pharmacist - Walgreens; Rocky Mount, North Carolina Career Goals: To utilize the gifts God has given her to become a respected Pharmacist, making a significant contribution to the wellness of my community. Sentiments: Andrea would like to thank her husband, Keith for his unwavering support and confidence in her potential. His encouragement, patience and selfless hard work was fundamental in making her dreams a reality. When she said she couldn’t do it, he told her she could (“standing on her head” and “with her eyes closed”). He has been her pillar, her beacon, and her guiding light. She would also like to thank her parents for teaching her the value of education and living life with purpose, and her in-laws for accepting her as part of their family, for providing guidance, interest, excitement, home-made meals and moral support. Andrea thanks her children for being a constant reminder that laughter can make the toughest times seem brighter, for taking care of each other when she couldn’t do it all, and for being outstanding examples of commitment in their own pursuits. Finally, she is thankful for the lifelong friendships that could be grown only from this common experience - Together We Did It!

Amanda Pearl Williams Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado Family: Wife of DeMarco Williams; Mother of Tytan Williams Career Goals: To enter community pharmacy while also working on developing her practice into integrative and lifestyle medicine via certifications in clinical nutrition, complimentary alternative medicine, Yoga RYT500 training. Hopefully acquiring an MBA along the way to assist her in opening my own business. Sentiments: Amanda would like to thank her husband DeMarco for his continued support and encouragement throughout the program. Her undergraduate professor Dr. Field for his continued encouragement in pursuing the pharmacy field. Her grandmother, Pearl Steffensmeier, for being the one who encouraged the start her college career. Her friends who stood by her when she would disappear and then reemerge after each semester. All of the SoulFit ladies for their friendship and support. Her son Tytan for keeping things interesting and family members who were understanding.

David Wilson Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Wildomar, California

Joanne Woskov Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Seattle, Washington Family: Daughter of Edwin and Maryflor Castillo; Wife of Stephen Woskov Employment: PGY1 Pharmacy Resident - MedStar Washington Hospital Center; Washington, District of Columbia Career Goals: To continue her education during her PGY1 pharmacy residency and possibly a PGY2 pharmacy residency the following year. She looks forward to a career as a clinical pharmacist in the Washington, DC area. Sentiments: Joanne would like to thank her husband, Stephen, and their dog, Sirius, for their unwavering support and encouragement these past four years. She would also like to thank the girls in her study group for the countless hours spent on late night study session, study guides, and group projects – you have all had a hand in every success she’s had in pharmacy school. Finally, she would like to extend a special thank you to her parents, Edwin and Maryflor Castillo, and her parents-in-law, Paul and Connie Woskov, for traveling to Omaha from Stuttgart, Germany and Bedford, Massachusetts, respectively. Joanne and Stephen feel so honored to be able to share and celebrate this milestone with you.

Verona Xhixhi Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Saint Louis, Missouri Employment: Pharmacist - CVS; Seattle, Washington Sentiments: Verona would like to thank her family and friends for their continuous support!

Cathy Jun Wai Yong Pathway: Entry-level Campus Pharmacy Hometown: Aiea, Hawaii Family: Daughter of Sterling and Clara Yong Sentiments: Cathy would like to thank her family and friends for all of the love and support they've given her over the past 19 years of school. Through all the ups and down, she truly couldn't have made it to this point without your years of wisdom, late night study sessions, care packages, and 24/7 computer troubleshooting! She really appreciated everything each one of you has done for me. Congratulations Pharmacy Class of 2016!! We did it!!

Christopher Ren Zhu Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: San Jose, California

Adam Isaac Zimmerman Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Ames, Iowa Family: Son of Jeff Zimmerman and Ivonne Zimmerman; Husband of Jennifer Zimmerman; Father of Adan and Chloe Zimmerman Employment: Staff pharmacist - Walgreens; Waterloo, Iowa Career Goals: To be a clinical pharmacist for under-served community hospital. Sentiments: Adam would like to thank his wife, family, friends, and mentors who gave their unwavering, unconditional support. Without them he would not be here today. They forever have his gratitude. You know who you are. He wants Jenny, Adan, and Chloe to know that he loves them dearly, and that he couldn't have chosen a better trio to join him on this journey.

Alexander William Zorn Pathway: Entry-level Distance Pharmacy Hometown: Reno, Nevada Family: Son of Michelle Duncan Employment: Pharmacist - Walmart; Reno, Nevada Career Goals: To continue providing excellent patient care. Sentiments:

Candidates for the Degree Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)

Natasha S. Abu-Ali Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Louisburg, Kansas Family: Daughter of Samir Abu-Ali and Shokat Gorjiyan-AbuAli Career Goals: To specialize within the field and using that expertise to become an adjunct educator with a teaching focus of continued advocacy for patients and the PT profession so as to improve healthcare in the Midwest and abroad. Sentiments: Natasha would like to thank the Harris family for providing a roof over her head, food in her belly and tolerating the sonic boom that was her scream when the Royals won the World Series during her 18 week clinical. To her clinical instructors, thank you for the mentorship and valued lessons in patient care and excellence as a clinician. To her classmates, thank you for the comradery. To her friends, thank you for the distractions, the laughs and the reminder that there is life outside of Boyne. And to her family, sorry for all the student debt.

Collin Thomas Atkinson Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Chanhassen, Minnesota Family: Son of Kevin and Lisa Atkinson Career Goals: To further his education in either public health or medical anthropology, and integration of this with physical therapy care. Sentiments: Collin would like to thank his family, especially his parents, for the sacrifices they made to help him achieve his educational and professional goals and aspirations. He would also like to recognize the CUJT and his friends for providing philosophical rhythm and drive to his life over the past six years.

Sofia Michelle Bacon Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico Family: Daughter of Richard Bacon and Linda Gieri Sentiments: Sofia would like to thank her parents Richard and Linda for supporting her throughout her journey to this point. She is grateful to her dad for making this dream possible and for being an awesome driver on all the long road trips to and from her clinical rotations. She thanks her mom for always being there for her, showing her the world, and allowing her to realize that the possibilities are endless. Sofia would also like to thank her cousins Robert, Julia, Hannah, Sandra, Doug and Carl for housing her during her various clinical rotations across the country. She is grateful for her roommates Katie and Salma for helping make grad school an amazing experience full of many wonderful memories. Lastly, Sofia would like to thank her clinical instructors and Creighton professors for helping her learn, develop and grow as a physical therapist.

Kelly Anne Baumert Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: North Bend, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Kurt and the late Linda Baumert

Kelsey Joan Bernt Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Cedar Falls, Iowa Family: Daughter of Kevin and Anne Bernt Career Goals: To go into pediatricss Sentiments: Kelsey would like to thank her amazing mother and father for whom she could have not gotten to be who she is today without them.

Erica Danielle Borst Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Arlington Heights, Illinois Family: Daughter of Bill and Linda Borst Employment: Plan to accept position as a Physical Therapist in the Neurologic or Orthopedic rehabilitation field; Chicago, Illinois Career Goals: To become a faculty member within an academic institution or hold a managerial position within a health care system. Sentiments: Erica would like to thank her parents, family, and friends for their continued support of her academic, professional, and personal goals. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Billy, Nicole, and Kyle for their constant encouragement and willingness to take advantage of free student PT services to treat any aches and pains; Lauren and Cait for turning a random 2 year roommate assignment into a lifelong friendship; both grandparents for the endless number of care packages; Kels for the back row snacks and Starbs dates; Matty for the infinite number of foodie adventures and for using sporting events as an excuse to visit; Team Thrift Shop Veggies for the most epic comeback in kickball history; and the DPT Class of 2016 for the nicknames that will forever be Rick and Pumpkin Spice.

Whitley Marie Case Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Montgomery, Texas Family: Daughter of Wendel and Donna Hoppe; Wife of Clayton Case Career Goals: To achieve an Orthopedic Certified Specialist certification and serve patients in an outpatient or hospital-based orthopedic setting. Sentiments: Whitley would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support. She would like to honor and thank her parents, Wendel and Donna, for their love, encouragement, support, and guidance throughout the years. She is thankful for her sisters, family, and friends for all the laughs, prayers, meals, and time outdoors. She would like to especially thank her husband, Clayton, for his patience, kindness, devotion, and love throughout this journey. Thank y'all for everything!

Angela Eva Marie Castellon Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Hanford, California Family: Daughter of Francisco Castellon and Shanda Glasman Employment: Physical Therapist – CHI Bergan Mercy; Omaha, Nebraska Sentiments: Angela would like to thank her family for the constant support and encouragement. She couldn't have done this without you! A special thank you to Jacob for his remarkable selflessness and for being by her side through this journey.

JT Thomas Christian Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Lenexa, Kansas Family: Son of John and Joann Christian Sentiments: JT would like to thank his family, friends, and everyone else who helped make this dream into a reality. He is forever grateful for the friendship of his college tennis teammates Joe and Billy, his Coach Tom, his practice partners Anna and Mark, and his best friend Kurt, for keeping him grounded and true to himself. His PT school classmates Dan and Kristine also deserve his thanks, for helping him make it through PT school while keeping his sanity. He would like to formally thank his clinical instructor Dan Miriovsky, for his patience and commitment to developing his skills as a therapist. Finally, JT would like to thank his parents, John and Joann, for their love, support, and for believing in him. They have been a constant presence of positivity in his life, and he would not be where he is today without them.

Kristine Ann Csicsery Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Sacramento, California Family: Daughter of Sig and Jackie Csicsery Sentiments: Kristine would like to thank her parents, brother, family, and friends for their continuous love and support throughout her academic journey.

Erin Nikki-Lynn Dyok Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Quill Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, Other Family: Daughter of Walter and Bev Dyok Sentiments: Erin would like to thank her family for the endless support that was given to her throughout her journey to get to PT school and throughout the PT program. She would also like to thank her classmates and the faculty at Creighton for allowing the last three years to be a wonderful yet challenging adventure that has turned out to be one of life's biggest accomplishments thus far.

Michelle Christian Eastwood Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Carlsbad, California Family: Daughter of Stephen Eastwood and Mary King Employment: San Diego, California Career Goals: To work in an outpatient neurological or orthopedic physical therapy clinic. Sentiments: Michelle would like to thank her family, especially her parents, Mary and Steve, and her future in-laws, the Zimny's, her friends, her classmates, and her fiancé Danny for all of their love and support during this journey. She is forever grateful. Thank you.

Sarah Helen Esparza Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Orange, California Family: Daughter of Carl and Mary Esparza Employment: Neurological Residency Program - Marquette University; Milwaukee, Wisconsin Career Goals: To become a Neurologic Certified Specialist and become a Clinical Instructor. Sentiments: Sarah would like to thank her parents for forming her into the person she is today. Thanks to her father who showed her the value of working hard and thinking critically. She would not be here without him and wishes more than anything that he could be here today. She knows he’d be incredibly proud of her. She sends her biggest gratitude to her mom who has always supported every endeavor she’s pursued. Sarah is grateful to her PT friends who’ve supported her through these past three years, she is lucky to have formed these life-long friendships. Sarah would especially like to thank Max for sticking with her through the travel and stress, for being her support through difficult times and believing in her. Finally, she greatly appreciates the support and acceptance of the entire Sheppard/Kemble family who she is grateful to be a part of.

Halley Linn Faulhaber Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: North Platte, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Orlin and Nancy Faulhaber Career Goals: To work as a mild traumatic brain injury and vestibular physical therapist. Sentiments: Halley would like to send a huge thank you to her parents and other family members for all the amazing support they have provided her over the past several years on this journey to becoming a physical therapist. Without the support of her family and friends, she would not have been able to travel across the country and achieve her dreams.

Shawn Austin Frazier Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Auburn, Washington Family: Son of John and April Frazier Career Goals: To own his own physical therapy clinic. Sentiments: Shawn would like to thank his family and friends for all of the love and support he has received to help him to accomplish this goal. He would particularly like to thank his parents, John and April, for their unconditional love and assistance in getting him through the high and low points along the way. Lastly, Shawn would like to his classmates for all of their help, the late night study sessions, the much-needed days off, and the positive reassurance over the last three years.

Laura Kathryn Hampson Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Chanhassen, Minnesota Family: Daughter of Gordie and Julie Hampson Career Goals: To work with the patients with neurological conditions to maximize their function and independence. Sentiments: Laura would like to thank her parents, grandparents and older brothers for their endless patience, love and support over the last 3 years while she pursued her doctorate degree. They have provided and continue to provide her with advice and motivation to follow her passion, for which she is so grateful.

Leanne Harris Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Jim and Marti Harris Sentiments: Leanne would like to thank her family for their support.

Samantha Jane Herbster Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Pheobe Herbster and Jerry Herbster

Michael Anthony Herrera Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Montebello, California Family: Son of George Herrera and Ernestine Herrera Employment: Physical Therapist - Evolution Physical Therapy; Playa Vista, California Sentiments: Michael would like to thank his family and friends for always being encouraging, supportive, and challenging. Because of them, Michael learned the importance of team/family, to always respect progress, and to always be a positive influence. Michael's father, George Herrera, has always shown strength, support for personal growth, and a drive to keep moving forward when things became difficult. George and Michael's mother, Ernestine, displayed willingness to allow Michael to become whomever he wanted to become, just as long as he did it with passion and joy. Michael would also like to thank David Ramirez and Jim Thompson. Without Jim, Michael wouldn't have applied to Loyola Marymount University; where he met Dave. Without Dave, Michael wouldn't have applied to Creighton University's Physical Therapy Program.

Whitney Renee Hueftle Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Cozad, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Greg and Renee Hueftle Sentiments: Whitney would like to give a special thanks to her parents, family, and friends for their love and support throughout her education. Without your support and encouragement this would not have been possible. Thank you.

Robert Utley Hyer Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Henderson, Nevada Family: Son of Dr. Kevin and Catherine Hyer; Husband of Hannah Dallon Hyer; Father of Adelaide LaNae Hyer Sentiments: Robert would like to thank Hannah, his wife, for her support and encouragement through school. He would also like to thank his parents and mother and father-in-law for helping him find his career path and give much needed support. It wouldn't have been the same without each of them.

Jenna Elizabeth Iberle Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Wadsworth, Illinois Family: Daughter of Jack and Mary Iberle Career Goals: To become a clinical instructor in the future and seek additional certification in the area of women's health while continuing to enhance manual therapy skills. Sentiments: Jenna would like to thank her parents, Jack and Mary Iberle, for their tireless, unconditional love and support, to whom she owes everything she has and everything she is. She would also like to thank the rest of her family and her friends for keeping her sane through every round of finals and CCPE checkouts. She would be lost without all of your support, laughter, and love. Thank you! P.S. Jenna would like to thank Dr. Nekvasil for helping her find her home for the last 3 years. Thank you! / P.P.S. Nora, Jenna can not wait to gain you as a sister! (Nice job, Tim). Let the celebration begin!

Nicholas Ryan Jagush Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Bettendorf, Iowa Family: Son of Henry and Sharon Jagush Employment: Physical Therapist - Athletico Physical Therapy; Silvis, Illinois Sentiments: Nick would like to thank his family, friends, classmates, and professors for all the support he has received over the past 3 years. Nick feels that he has grown tremendously as a professional, but most importantly as a person. Nick is proud of his classmates for their accomplishments and wishes them all the best in the future.

Samantha Rae Klawin Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Loveland, Colorado Family: Daughter of Mark and Karen Klawin Employment: Physical Therapist - Evolution Physical Therapy; Los Angeles, California Sentiments: Samantha would like to extend her thanks to the following: To her dad, for teaching her to foster her creative skills and the ability to see how every beautiful detail comes together to create great things in this world, of which provides her drive in physical therapy practice and care for the individual. To her mother, for her unwavering humor, friendship, guidance, and overall positive outlook that has provided light through stressful and tough times while working to attain any goals Sam sets her mind to. To her brother, who has always been there for her and is always down for a good joke even though she ends up laughing at her own way before he does. To her great friends, who have been there for great study dates and movie nights following tough exams, and especially those who have been there motivating me through thick and thin since Freshman year at Creighton.

Daniel Adam Klein Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Son of Harry and Janet Klein; Husband of Shaye Klein Employment: Physical Therapist - Excel Physical Therapy; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To open my own clinic in OP PT. Sentiments: Daniel would like to thank his wife, family, and friends for all of their support and encouragement through physical therapy school.

Katie Lynn Lally Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Vail, Iowa Family: Daughter of Daniel and Ruth Lally Career Goals: To work in the Des Moines, Iowa area and be certified as a Manual Therapy Specialist. Sentiments: Katie would like to acknowledge all her loved ones that helped her reach this important milestone in her life. She thanks her parents for instilling in her their values and work ethic, and thanks her entire immediate family for their continuous support, for always believing in her, for sending numerous care packages, offering her mini get-aways or temporary lodging, and for feeding “the poor, hungry college student.” Katie thanks her classmates for challenging her and helping her grow throughout this program, and extends them congratulations. She also would like to thank Alex for supporting her through this journey, for his patience and selflessness, for acknowledging her struggles and celebrating her successes beside her. She shares her success with all of you today.

Ashley Marie Loerts Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Spencer, Iowa Family: Daughter of Steve and Helen Loerts Employment: Full time physical therapist; Carbondale, Illinois Career Goals: To become an experienced practitioner serving in the outpatient orthopedic setting of the rural Midwest obtaining a clinical specialization in orthopedics Sentiments: Ashley would like to thank her mom and dad, brother, fiancé, extended family, classmates, and friends for all of their love, support, and encouragement during graduate school. She is beyond blessed to have such a wonderful support system to help make her dreams of becoming a physical therapist a reality!

Jordan Jay Makovicka Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Ulysses, Nebraska Family: Son of John and Connie Makovicka Employment: Physical Therapist - Makovicka Physical Therapy; Omaha, Nebraska Sentiments: Jordan would like to thank his family and friends for all of their support.

Meridith Joy Mason Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Vancouver, Washington Family: Daughter of Matthew and Carrie Mason Employment: Las Vegas, Nevada Career Goals: To become an orthopedic certified specialist, provide physical therapy services to professional dancers Sentiments: Meridith would like to thank her parents, brother, and fiancé, for their patience, love, and support throughout her education. Also, thank you to her extended family and friends, especially those who traveled to Omaha this weekend. It is such a blessing to share this celebration with them!

Rebecca Suzanne Mathine Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Butte, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Jim and Anita Mathine Sentiments: Becky would like to thank her family and friends for their support throughout her schooling. She would especially like to thank her parents and grandparents who always encouraged her to persevere towards her goals and maintain a positive attitude regardless of obstacles.

Yvette Antonia Medina Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Santiago and Sivia Medina Employment: Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To work in the area of neurology and gain experience in all areas of PT practice. Sentiments: Yvette would like to thank her family for their love and support throughout her career/education being encouraging and positive at all times. Allowing her to pursue her dreams with their encouragement and help. Always assisting with any assistance needed whether financial, physical, mental or emotional. Yvette appreciates all the patience, and love expressed by everyone!

Emily Rose Mesecher Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Lee's Summit, Missouri Family: Daughter of Garry and Connie Mesecher Sentiments: Emily would like to thank her friends and family for their relentless encouragement throughout her many years of schooling. It is because of their support that she will hopefully be able to help countless others through physical therapy. She would especially like to thank her parents for pushing her to follow her dreams where ever they may lead. She wants them to know that it is with their constant examples of kindness and generosity that she has learned how to help those in need. They have and will always inspire her to truly give her best to others, as they have done for so many years.

Alexandra Elaine Miller Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Grand Island, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Mark and Cindy Miller Sentiments: Alexandra would like to thank her parents for their constant support throughout all of her schooling. Alexandra deeply thanks her two younger sisters, Samantha and Francesca, for their positive encouragement and motivation. Alexandra also would like to thank her grandparents, Memo and Papa Floyd, for their unconditional love. She loves you all very much!

Bailee Jean Moore Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Ringsted, Iowa Family: Daughter of Steve and Renata Moore; Wife of Jason Shupp Sentiments: Bailee would like to thank her parents, sisters, and in-laws for all their love, encouragement and support throughout her journey at Creighton. Bailee would like to thank her friends for the many ways they have supported her during her time spent at Creighton. Much of her success would not have been possible without the support of family and friends. She would like to give a special thanks to her husband, Jason, for his never ending positivity and constant belief in her. She could not be blessed with a better person to go on this journey with.

Katherine Yvonne Moore Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colorado Family: Daughter of Dewayne and Brenda Moore Employment: Therapist at Douglas Country Health Center - Select Therapy; Omaha, Nebraska Sentiments: Katherine would like to thank her family, and her fiance Jeffrey Hazen for all of their support throughout Physical Therapy school. Many thanks to you all.

Sam Kurtis Morton Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Seattle, Washington Family: Son of Pat Morton and Kathy Colombo; Husband of Morgan Morton; Father of Patrick and Sidney Morton Employment: Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapist - Performance Therapy Services; Sandpoint, Idaho Career Goals: To pursue my Orthopedic Specialty Certification. Sentiments: Sam would like to thank his wife and children for their support. Sam would also like to thank his Aunt Mary Lue for all of her help, and being a wonderful caretaker to his son and family. Lastly, Sam would like to thank his parents for setting wonderful examples of hard work and compassion.

Kylee Marie Munson Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Roseville, California Family: Daughter of Tim Munson and Lisa Laird Employment: San Diego, California Career Goals: To work in the area of Neurologic physical therapy. Sentiments: Kylee would like to thank her family for everything they have given her. She would like to thank her mom for always being her rock and pushing her to be the best person she could be. She wouldn't be here without your love and support. She thanks her dad for all the support and love you have provided her with throughout her life. She thanks him for always talking her down during countless phone conversations. She could not have survived grad school without you. She is so proud of Dylan and everything he has accomplished for his education. She hope's to be at his graduation soon! I love you! All extended family and friends, she am so fortunate to have individuals like you in her life. Thank you for the never ending support. Finally, thank you to all of her classmates for making these 3 years some of the most memorable years of all. The countless nights spent in the library, at family dinners, D$, Redneck's, Country Stampede, Candlelight, and much more have gotten us all through some of the hardest times. She wishes you all the best!

Daniel Eric Neighbors Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Sammamish, Washington Family: Son of Tracy and Barb Neighbors Career Goals: To work with the orthopedic population. Sentiments: Dan would like to thank his parents and siblings for their support, guidance and patience over the past 3 years.

Elizabeth Joy Nevarez Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Poway, California Family: Daughter of Ruben and Dot Nevarez Employment: Creighton's Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency - Creighton University; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To work with military personal recovering from amputations. Sentiments: Ellie would like to thank her parents for their constant love and support throughout her continued education, and her extended family and friends for their laughs and encouragement.

Jennifer Joanne O'Loughlin Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Tacoma, Washington Family: Daughter of Frank O'Loughlin and Lisa Snyder Employment: Pediatric Resident - Creighton University; Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To obtain her specialty certification in pediatrics. Sentiments: Jen would like to give a special thank you to Frank, Lisa, Conor, and friends for their love and steadfast support over the last three years.

Hannah Sue Osowski Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Family: Daughter of Gerald and Elizabeth Osowski Sentiments: Hannah would like to thank her family for her continued support and throughout the DPT. Successful completion of this program would not have be possible without them.

Brianna Leigh Phipps Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Lawrence, Kansas Family: Daughter of Drs. Brad and Carla Phipps Career Goals: To work in inpatient rehabilitation with possible return to neurological residency program in the future. Sentiments: Bria would like to thank her parents, Brad and Carla Phipps; her godparents, Howard and Mary Manning; her siblings, Becca, Blake, and Sam; and all of her amazing friends, including: Mary, Kristin, Emily, and countless others for their support throughout this endeavor. She feels so blessed to be a part of such a loving network of people that have pushed her to achieve her goals. She wouldn't be here today without all of you. She would also like to recognize the incredible, hardworking, and brilliant class she has worked alongside for the past 3 years. We made it!

Kristen Renee Plourde Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Papillion, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Jerry and Debbie Plourde Employment: Dallas, Texas Career Goals: To become a geriatric certified specialist. Sentiments: Kristen would like to thank her family, especially her mother and father for their unconditional love and support throughout this journey.

Angel Ramon Ponce Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Washington, Iowa Family: Son of Ramon Ponce and Lisa Juarez Employment: Omaha, Nebraska Career Goals: To work at an outpatient clinic while providing outreach services at local high school sporting events. Eventually owning and opening his own private practice. Sentiments: Angel would like to thank his family and friends for all their love and support these past 3 years. Most importantly Angel would like to thank his loving parents and siblings who have encouraged, inspired and guided him to be where he is at today. As this chapter in his life closes he would like to once again thank his family for always standing by him and for the many wonderful memories.

Meggan Elizabeth Roberts Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: St. John, Kansas Family: Daughter of Todd and Gina Roberts Career Goals: To work as a PT in a burn unit in the Midwest. Sentiments: Meggan would like to thank her parents for all of the support and encouragement over the past few years. Also a thanks to all her family and friends for all their love and support through PT school!

Kaitlin Jane Schindler Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Bismarck, North Dakota Family: Daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Keith and Karen Schindler Employment: Corpus Christi, Texas Career Goals: To work towards her pediatric specialty. She also hopes to utilize her pediatric skill set to serve underprivileged children and to educate providers in developing countries. Sentiments: Katie would like to thank her family for their unyielding support throughout her educational journey at the University of North Dakota and at Creighton University. Katie would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to her Grandpa and Grandma Schindler for their prayers and weekly encouraging phone calls. Lastly and most importantly Katie wants to praise God for all of the experiences that have led up to this momentous day. Tina Marie Schumacher Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Allan and Sharon Schumacher Career Goals: To acquire an acute care full time position in the hospital setting. Sentiments: Tina would like to thank all of her family and friends for supporting her throughout this long process of PT school. Her perservering attitude and determination is only attributable to the love and support she has recieved from all of you! She would like to thank everyone individually for "putting up with her" the last 7 years!

Beau William Sinner Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Casselton, North Dakota Family: Son of Bernie and Bonnie Sinner Employment: Traveling Physical Therapist Career Goals: To love going to work. Sentiments: Beau would like to thank his family, friends, coffee, and Costco snacks for their support.

Kelsey Lynn Smith Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Menomonie, Wisconsin Family: Daughter of Richard Smith and Paula Smith

Erin Cathleen Stake Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Arlington Heights, Illinois Family: Daughter of Brad and Sharon Stake Career Goals: To become a lead therapist in an Intensive Care Unit of a large hospital, caring for patients with critical illness, neurologic conditions or cancer. Sentiments: Erin would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support, motivation and positive words of encouragement throughout Physical Therapy school. Without that support, she would not have made it through all of the long nights of studying, bouts of homesickness, and can't forget that time she broke her hip! She is thankful and blessed to have 59 close friends and colleagues thanks to Creighton, and she looks forward to growing in her new career with the continued support of everyone around her.

Carter Hogan Steele Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Fort Dodge, Iowa Family: Son of Dr. James and Ann Steele Career Goals: To become a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force and serve his country as a Physical Therapist. Sentiments: Carter would like to thank his amazing family for their devoted support and love. He is truly humbled by all his family has done to make this goal a reality. He would like to especially thank his grandmother, Ramona Hogan, who was the anchor of his family and a woman of incredible strength and fortitude. Carter dedicates this accomplishment in her memory.

Rebecca Ann Suckow Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: West Des Moines, Iowa Family: Daughter of Tom and Mary Kay Suckow Sentiments: Becky would like to thank her mom, dad, sisters, brothers-in-law, and nephews for lovingly supporting her through this time and listening to her endless rants on health care and injury prevention.

Kasey Lynn Swinnerton Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Atlantic, Iowa Family: Daughter of Jeff and Kathy Swinnerton

Elizabeth Kathleen Talcott Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of James and Kathleen Talcott Career Goals: To build a career as a Physical Therapist working with patients with neurological dysfunctions. Sentiments: Beth would like to thank her parents, siblings, and friends for supporting her throughout her journey in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Creighton University. Their unwavering love, encouragement, faith, and support was instrumental to her success. She feels honored and blessed to have so many loved ones who stood behind her to provide strength and comfort through the ups and downs. "A good life is when you smile often, dream big, laugh a lot & realize how blessed you are for what you have in those who love you."

Lindsey Kay Vandenberg Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Donnellson, Iowa Family: Daughter of Brad and Sue Vandenberg Employment: Physical Therapist - Great River Medical Center; Burlington, Iowa Sentiments: Lindsey would like to thank her family, especially her parents, and friends for all of their constant love, support and encouragement throughout her time of accomplishing her goal to become a physical therapist.

Noel Christian Wagner Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Son of Jon and Laurie Wagner Employment: Omaha, Nebraska Sentiments: Noel would like to thank his family and friends for their support especially his mother and father, Jon and Laurie Wagner, and his fiance, Gina Mackevicius for continuing to offer encouragement to not only pursue a career in physical therapy, but to excel in all areas of professional and personal development. Without the support system from them and from old and new friends, a successful and enjoyable completion of a Doctorate of Physical Therapy program would have been more difficult to achieve. Thank you.

Caitlyn Mary Weir Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri Family: Daughter of Robert and Maria Weir Employment: Physical Therapist Career Goals: To obtain a position in a complex rehabilitation setting, become a Neurologic Clinical Specialist, eventually teach as a clinical instructor or a university faculty member, and to have a strong, positive, and personal impact on the lives of each of my patients. Sentiments: Caitlyn would like to thank her devoted parents for their undying love and support while she chased her dreams of becoming a PT. They have demonstrated to her the perfect example of what it means to work hard and live by the golden rule. Secondly, she would like to thank her Grandmother, who taught her how to see the light and beauty in the darkest and ugliest of situations, and her Grandfather, who taught her that it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere. Caitlyn would also like to thank her brother, Tim, for reminding her never to take life too seriously, and her brother, Jack, for reminding her to occasionally take life seriously. She is grateful for all the Creighton alumni families who offered her housing during her clinical rotations, especially the Trettels. Lastly, Caitlyn would like to thank her sensational classmates who taught her how to be a team player and kept her smiling throughout the last three years. She can't wait to see what adventures the future holds for all of you!

Taylor Jean Zacharias Pathway: Entry-level Campus Physical Therapy Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Family: Daughter of Alan and Diane Zacharias Sentiments: Taylor would like to thank her family and friends for their support.