Spring Commencement

May 5, 2018 Graduate Commencement - 9:30 a.m. Baccalaureate Commencement - 1:00 p.m.

WSC_36868.indd 3 4/19/18 11:54 AM WSC_36868.indd 4 4/19/18 11:54 AM Spring Graduate Commencement May 5, 2018 • 9:30 a.m.

*Processional: “Pomp and Circumstance” ...... Edward Elgar A Touch of Brass

Welcome ...... Dr. Marysz Rames President

*“The Star Spangled Banner” ...... John Stafford Smith Dr. Sarah Farr, Assistant Professor of Music (The audience is invited to sing)

Invocation ...... Ms. Taralyn Denise Brown Master of Science in Education – School Counseling PK-6 and 7-12

Greetings from the Board ...... Ms. Michelle Suarez Trustee, Nebraska State College System

Remarks ...... Ms. Samantha Brooke Ludacka Master of Science in Education – School Counseling PK-6 and 7-12

Mr. Jon Timothy Pickinpaugh Master of Science in Education – School Administration PK-12

Musical Selection “Pie Jesu” from Requiem ...... Gabriel Fauré A Touch of Brass

Presentation of Candidates for Degree ...... Mr. Steven Elliott Vice President for Academic Affairs

Conferring of Degrees ...... President Rames

Presentation of Graduate Candidates ...... Dr. Vaughn Benson Dean, School of Business and Technology

Dr. Nicholas Shudak Dean, School of Education and Counseling

Dr. Tammy Evetovich Dean, School of Natural and Social Sciences

Concluding Remarks ...... President Rames

*“Alma Mater” ...... Leon Beery Dr. Sarah Farr, Assistant Professor of Music (The audience is invited to sing; words on the back page)

*Recessional: “The Sinfonians” ...... Clifton Williams A Touch of Brass

Marshal: Dr. Mark Hammer, Faculty Senate President Student Marshals and Ushers: Admissions Navigators *Audience please stand

WSC_36868.indd 7 4/19/18 11:54 AM GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS

Graduate Invocation: Taralyn Denise Brown

Taralyn Brown of Omaha will deliver the invocation. She is graduating with a master’s degree in school counseling.

Brown, a counselor at Franklin Elementary in Omaha, has been named an Omaha Education Association (OEA) Who’s Who Teacher of the Year, and has served as an elected OEA board member, and OEA delegate and representative. She also received a teaching award from the Concerned and Caring Educators Foundation in Omaha.

Brown is an active volunteer at Northstar, an afterschool program for elementary and high school boys, and assists in coaching boys basketball and girls volleyball.

She is married to Robert T. Brown. She said she plans to use her newly acquired skills and second master’s degree to be a professional elementary school counselor and proudly represent Wayne State College.

Graduate Speaker: Samantha Brooke Ludacka

Samantha Ludacka of Omaha will deliver one of two graduate student addresses. She is graduating with a master’s degree in school counseling.

Ludacka worked at R.M. Marrs Middle School in Omaha in special education as an alternate curriculum program teacher for nine years. She left work in 2016 after the birth of her second child in order to stay home with her kids and complete her master’s degree.

She has been married for nine years to Jake Ludacka. They have two children, Hayden and Jude.

Ludacka plans to return to work in the public schools as a school counselor at Omaha South High School in August.

Graduate Speaker: Jon Timothy Pickinpaugh

Jon T. Pickinpaugh will deliver one of two graduate student addresses. He is graduating with a master’s degree in school administration, which is his second degree from Wayne State. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2005 and an endorsement in elementary education in 2010.

Pickinpaugh works as an eighth-grade science teacher, seventh- and eighth-grade wrestling coach, and seventh-grade football coach at South Sioux City Middle School. He earned the distinguished Milken Educator Award this past year, which is the premiere national teacher recognition and award program. He also received the Golden Apple Award from South Sioux City schools in 2015.

His mother, Jill Pickinpaugh, a longtime Wayne educator, and both of his sisters, Stephanie Pickinpaugh and Leah Gomez, are Wayne State graduates.

Pickinpaugh said he plans to change the world of education after graduation.

WSC_36868.indd 8 4/19/18 11:54 AM CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE Graduation is contingent upon successful completion of the current semester. ++August 2018 Graduate Listed by program of study.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Andrew Bormann++ Dakota Dunes, SD Business Administration B.S., Morningside College, Sioux City, IA, 2014

Robyn Bryant++ Omaha Business Administration B.S., University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ, 2014

Eric Daniel Cattau Columbus Business Administration B.S., Wayne State College, 2007

David James Conner Green Cove Business Administration B.S., University of North Florida, Springs, FL Jacksonville, FL, 1999

Jeanette Marie Frey++ Sioux City, IA Business Administration B.S., Morningside College, Sioux City, IA, 1995

Dawn Renee Hirschman++ Laurel Business Administration B.S., Wayne State College, 1992

Dustin Daniel Nelsen Avoca, IA Business Administration B.T., Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO, 2005

Jesus E. Nuno South Sioux City Business Administration B.S., Wayne State College, 2010

Craig James Panning Fremont Business Administration B.A., Midland University, Fremont, 2008

Jean Ellen Peters-Khan++ David City Business Administration B.S., Wayne State College, 1981 B.A.E., Wayne State College, 1990

James Andrew Reiner Tripp, SD Business Administration B.S., South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 2004 D.P.T., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 2007

Brian Lee Schultz Hesston, KS Business Administration B.S.B., Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, 2008

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION Callie Jean Easton Anderson Dixon School Administration PK-8 B.S., Wayne State College, 2006 M.S.E., Wayne State College, 2010

WSC_36868.indd 11 4/19/18 11:54 AM Robert Louis Barry Battle Creek School Administration 7-12 B.S.E.H.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2013

Yvonne Marie Bickerstaff++ Santee Counselor Education/Clinical Mental Health Counseling B.S., Peru State College, Peru, 2015

Charlette Renee Bowens Kissi Afare Wayne Counselor Education/Clinical Mental Health Counseling B.S., Wayne State College, 2013

$ULF/\QQ%XWWHU¿HOG 3ODWWVPRXWK 6FKRRO$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ B.S., Wayne State College, 2010

Emma Grace Caskey++ Homer Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Wayne State College, 2011 Reading Specialist PK-12

Kristin Alissa Miller Catterson++ Spencer Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Wayne State College, 2014 Elementary Education

Heather A. Cook++ McCook Lake, SD Curriculum & Instruction- Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Wayne State College, 2014 English as a Second Language

Jacob William Curl++ McCook School Administration 7-12 B.S.A.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2013

Jacob Timothy Delfs Sioux City, IA School Administration PK-12 B.A., Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA, 2005

LaDora Marie Kelley Dohmen++ Humphrey Counselor Education/Clinical Mental Health Counseling B.S., Wayne State College, 2015

Luisa Elena Blake Fennell++ Sioux City, IA School Administration PK-12 B.A., University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 1993 B.A., Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA, 1996

Joel Coy Ferguson Shelton School Administration 7-12 B.S., Wayne State College, 2012

Katie M. Fite Madison Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD, 2005 Reading Specialist PK-12

Staci Elizabeth Foote++ South Sioux City Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S.E., University of South Dakota, Reading Specialist PK-12 Vermillion, SD, 2012

Adam Joseph Girard Sioux City, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Wayne State College, 2010 Industrial Technology Education

Megan Elizabeth Goeden Hartington Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Wayne State College, 2015 English Education

Leah Lorene Pickinpaugh Gomez South Sioux City Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Wayne State College, 2008 Reading Specialist PK-12

WSC_36868.indd 12 4/19/18 11:54 AM Emmanuel Gonzalez Brownsville, TX Counselor Education/Clinical Mental Health Counseling B.S., Peru State College, Peru, 2014

Emily Christine Gotch++ South Sioux City Curriculum & Instruction- Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Wayne State College, 2015 English as a Second Language

Tiffany Estelle Schmitz Guenther++ Randolph Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Wayne State College, 2004 Reading Specialist PK-12

Katharine Lawlor Hadan Omaha School Administration 7-12 B.S.E.H.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2013

Elisabeth Eileen Heiner++ Sioux City, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Wayne State College, 2015 Reading Specialist PK-12

Jose Ricardo Hernandez Norfolk School Counseling 7-12 B.A., Wayne State College, 2008 M.A., Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR, 2015

Jeffrey Charles Horner Sergeant Bluff, IA School Counseling PK-6 & 7-12 B.A., Morningside College, Sioux City, IA, 1994 M.S.E., Wayne State College, 2002

Jamie Lynn Jakubowski++ O’Neill Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Wayne State College, 2015 Reading Specialist PK-12

Jade Taylir Johnson Frederic, WI Physical Education/Exercise Science B.S., Winona State University, Winona, MN, 2015

Zachary Alexander Kathol++ Hartington Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, 2016 Exercise Science

Kevin Alan Kobs++ Omaha School Administration 7-12 B.S., Wayne State College, 2004

Peter Gerrit Kok Grand Island School Administration 7-12 B.S., Peru State College, Peru, 2010

Kimberly Renee Lubberstedt++ Laurel School Counseling PK-6 & 7-12 B.S.E.H.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2012

Nicole Veronica Manke Sioux Falls, SD School Administration PK-8 B.S., Wayne State College, 2015

Alexander James Meredith Nebraska City School Administration PK-8 B.S., Peru State College, Peru, 2011

Jill Marie Myers Lawton, IA Counselor Education/Clinical Mental Health Counseling B.A., Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA, 2003 M.S.E., Wayne State College, 2010

Katie Jo Nissen Norfolk Counselor Education/Clinical Mental Health Counseling B.S., Wayne State College, 2011

WSC_36868.indd 15 4/19/18 11:54 AM Brianna Joy Nolen++ Sioux City, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Wayne State College, 2013 Reading Specialist PK-12

Noelle Jenna Petersen Orange City, IA School Administration 7-12 B.M., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 2009

Jon Timothy Pickinpaugh++ Wayne School Administration PK-12 B.S., Wayne State College, 2005

Julie Denise Haynes Pouncil Omaha School Administration PK-8 B.S.E., Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK, 1999 M.A.E., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, 2012

Mark Anthony Putnam Fremont Curriculum & Instruction- Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Wayne State College, 1992 Business & Information Technology Education

Felicia Kay Reed Battle Creek Counseling B.S., Wayne State College, 2016

Jasey Jill Reinhart Columbus Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S.E., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 2010 English Education

Ryan Paul Rezac++ Armstrong, IA School Administration PK-12 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, 2002

Jonathon Michael Riggs Omaha Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.A., Midland Lutheran College, Fremont, 2008 Reading Specialist PK-12

Lana Michelle Robinson Wahoo School Counseling PK-6 & 7-12 B.S.E.H.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2012

Kyle S. Schmidt Battle Creek School Administration 7-12 B.S.E., Concordia University, Seward, 2011

Michael Edward Schweitzer Arnold Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S.E.H.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2010 Industrial Technology Education

Amy Sue Seuntjens Danbury, IA School Administration PK-12 B.A., Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA, 1993

Taylor Janae Shepard++ Fremont School Administration 7-12 B.A., Midland University, Fremont, 2015

Jessica Ann Jensen Sotelo Norfolk Counselor Education/Clinical Mental Health Counseling B.S., Wayne State College, 2015

Kashmir Elysse Stanley Creighton Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Wayne State College, 2016 Exercise Science

Miranda Jo Studley Phillips Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S.E.H.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2010 Reading Specialist PK-12 M.E., Doane University, Crete, 2014

Hannah Lynn Ummach Sergeant Bluff, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Wayne State College, 2016 Early Childhood Education

WSC_36868.indd 16 4/19/18 11:54 AM Joseph Charles Vetrovsky++ McCook School Administration 7-12 B.A., Doane College, Crete, 2013

Shannon D. Wehling++ Nebraska City School Administration PK-12 B.S.E., Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO, 1997

Brennan Harrison Williams Indianola, IA School Administration PK-12 B.A., Central College, Pella, IA, 2012

Elizabeth Ann Ziska Atkinson Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership/ B.S., Wayne State College, 2015 English Education

Community of Learning – Fremont Cole Thomas Blomendahl Wahoo Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S.A.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2008

Katie Elizabeth Dettmer Borst Avoca Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.A., Midland Universtiy, Fremont, 2014

Matthew Ryan Bova Papillion Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2014

Natalie Ann Guenther Oakland Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S.E., Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 2014

Ashley Danielle Hallberg Fort Calhoun Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S.E., University of Nebraska, Omaha, 2008

Ross Matthew Houske Sioux City, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.A., University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, 2002

Brittney Kaye Juranek Council Bluffs, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.A., Midland Universtiy, Fremont, 2015

Kady Marie Zoucha Maresh Fort Calhoun Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., University of Nebraska, Omaha, 2010 B.S., Wayne State College, 2014

Mari F. Mahannah Maxwell West Point Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2007

Leeza Kathrine Perry Humphrey Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2005

Keena Marie Plantenga Fremont Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.A., Midland University, Fremont, 2013

Austin Watton Wahoo Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S.E., University of Nebraska, Omaha, 2014

Justine Marie Carroll Weisbrod Wayne Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S.E., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 2012

WSC_36868.indd 19 4/19/18 11:54 AM Community of Learning – Norfolk Kayleen Morgan Amend Meadow Grove Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2012

Jamie S. Blum Stanton Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2004

-HQQLIHU/\QQ%ROLQJHU%UXFNQHU :DNH¿HOG &XUULFXOXP ,QVWUXFWLRQ,QVWUXFWLRQDO/HDGHUVKLS B.S., Wayne State College, 2007

/RUL-+DPLOWRQ&RI¿Q 1RUIRON &XUULFXOXP ,QVWUXFWLRQ,QVWUXFWLRQDO/HDGHUVKLS B.A.E., Wayne State College, 1995 B.S., Nebraska Christian College, Norfolk, 1995

Melisa Marie Dahl Meadow Grove Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2010

Cary Ann Gotschall Atkinson Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.A.E., University of Nebraska, Kearney, 2014

Jolene Patricia O’Brien Groninger Norfolk Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., University of Nebraska, Kearney, 1990

Thomas Joseph Harrington Columbus Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 1998 M.A.T., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2016

Amy Kristine Dvorak Kaup O’Neill Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2008

Kelsey Marie Korth Norfolk Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.A.E., University of Nebraska, Kearney, 2014

Monty L. Larsen Stuart Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1988

Heidi L. McManaman Spalding Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.A.E., University of Nebraska, Kearney, 2014

Hannah Mae Rowse Norfolk Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2014

Jessica N. Thunker Schapmann Hartington Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.A.E., University of Nebraska, Kearney, 2009

Leslye Ann Seymour Morse Bluff Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2014

Karla Ann Sperling Slaymaker Atkinson Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2003

Jami Rae Speidel Norfolk Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2008

Annette R. Braun Swantek Genoa Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.A.E., University of Nebraska, Kearney, 1986

WSC_36868.indd 20 4/19/18 11:54 AM Community of Learning – South Sioux City Evan Lee Bohnet Columbus Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S.E.H.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2013

Adam James Brand Sioux City, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S.E., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 2015

Maria Faye Brand Leeper, MI Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Morningside College, Sioux City, IA, 2011

Maria Del Rosario Guzman South Sioux City Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Morningside College, Sioux City, IA, 2012

Amy Trudeau Hayes Elk Point, SD Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 1998

Kayla Marie Herfel Madison Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2014

Ariel Sophia Turnquist Huseman Sioux City, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.M.E., Morningside College, Sioux City, IA, 2014

Shelli Patrice Severeide Jepsen Sioux City, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2000

Kathryn E. Keifer Ponca Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S.E., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 2015

Nicole Diane Lewis Sioux City, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.M.E., Morningside College, Sioux City, IA, 2014

Mandria Moran Sioux City, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Morningside College, Sioux City, IA, 2013

Michelle Hinrichsen Pick Sioux City, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.A., Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA, 2004

Candice Ann Schoenherr Sioux City, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.A., Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA, 2014

Katie Marie Schultz Sioux City, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.A., University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, 2002

'HVLUHH$QQ%DQNV6KXOW] :HVW¿HOG,$ &XUULFXOXP ,QVWUXFWLRQ,QVWUXFWLRQDO/HDGHUVKLS B.A., Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA, 2003

Adam Michael Simington Graettinger, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S.E., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 2011

:LQWHU'DZQ7RGG6WHZDUW :DNH¿HOG &XUULFXOXP ,QVWUXFWLRQ,QVWUXFWLRQDO/HDGHUVKLS B.S., Wayne State College, 2001

Andrea Lea Stroman Stodola++ Sioux City, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Morningside College, Sioux City, IA, 2012

WSC_36868.indd 23 4/19/18 11:54 AM Lucia Tellez-Castillo South Sioux City Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2015

Julia Beverly Vander Wilt Tillo Sioux City, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.A., University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 2014

Elizabeth Tjeerdsma Sioux City, IA Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Morningside College, Sioux City, IA, 2014

Shannon Beth Webb Ponca Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.A.E., University of Nebraska, Kearney, 2014

Zane Michael Webb Ponca Curriculum & Instruction-Instructional Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2015 Counseling Cohort Taralyn Denise Brown++ Omaha School Counseling PK-6 & 7-12 B.S., College of Saint Mary, Omaha, IA, 1998 M.A.E., University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ, 2011

Ginger Ann DeBord Darveau++ Kearney School Counseling PK-6 & 7-12 B.A.E., University of Nebraska, Kearney, 2013

Sarah Elizabeth Dragon++ Omaha School Counseling PK-6 & 7-12 B.S., College of Saint Mary, Omaha, IA, 2007

Jordan Kathleen Lechner++ Unadilla School Counseling PK-6 & 7-12 B.S., Wayne State College, 2014

Samantha Brooke Ludacka++ Fremont School Counseling PK-6 & 7-12 B.S.E., University of Nebraska, Omaha, 2006

Jill Christine Parkert++ Elkhorn School Counseling PK-6 & 7-12 B.S.E., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 1998 M.S.E., Wayne State College, 2011

Kari Marie Schmidt++ Council Bluffs, IA School Counseling PK-6 & 7-12 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, 2004 M.A., University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, 2009

Emily Elizabeth Woodson Omaha School Counseling PK-6 & 7-12 B.S.E., Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO, 2014

Michaela Renee Yearley++ Omaha School Counseling PK-6 & 7-12 B.S., Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 2010

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT Zachary Daniel Bayreuther Janesville, WI Sport and Recreation Management B.A., Ripon College, Ripon, WI, 2013

Dariana Elsia Doumis++ Pompano Beach, FL Sport and Recreation Management B.A., Doane College, Crete, 2016

WSC_36868.indd 24 4/19/18 11:54 AM Leif Erik Karlberg Anchorage, AK Sport and Recreation Management B.A., The Master’s University, Santa Clarita, CA, 2015

Katie Marie Kroenke++ North Bend Sport and Recreation Management B.S., University of Nebraska, Kearney, 2016

Alexandra Marie Lenihan++ Omaha Sport and Recreation Management B.S., Wayne State College, 2016

Blaine A. Meyer++ Winside Sport and Recreation Management B.A., Midland University, Fremont, 2016

Dana James Miller Algona, IA Sport and Recreation Management B.A., University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, 2014

Jessica Marie Bartlow Mitchell++ Nampa, ID Sport and Recreation Management B.A., Asbury University, Wilmore, KY, 2014

Kendyl Catherine Rizea++ Windsor, Ontario, Sport and Recreation Management B.A., Graceland University, Canada Lamoni, IA, 2012 SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION Robbie Jay Geise++ Louisville School Administration/Educational Leadership B.S., Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 1995 M.S., University of Nebraska, Omaha, 2001

Mitchell Ray Hoffer Clarks School Administration/Educational Leadership B.A., Midland Lutheran College, Fremont, 2006 M.S.E., Wayne State College, 2011

Scott Allen Jones Sutherland School Administration/Educational Leadership B.S.E., Chadron State College, Chadron, 1995 M.S.E., University of Nebraska, Kearney, 2004

Darrin Lynn Max Burwell School Administration/Educational Leadership B.S.E., Chadron State College, Chadron, 1991 M.A.E., University of Nebraska, Kearney, 2005

Patrick Joseph Ningen Chappell School Administration/Educational Leadership B.S., Wayne State College, 2000 M.S.E., Chadron State College, Chadron, 2003

Cameron J. Soester Seward School Administration/Educational Leadership B.S.E., Chadron State College, 2003 M.E., Chadron State College, 2011

Jason Dennis Weber Brandon, SD School Administration/Educational Leadership B.S.E., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 2000 M.E., Chadron State College, Chadron, 2009

WSC_36868.indd 27 4/19/18 11:54 AM Spring Baccalaureate Commencement May 5, 2018 1:00 p.m.

WSC_36868.indd 28 4/19/18 11:54 AM Spring Baccalaureate Commencement May 5, 2018 • 1:00 p.m.

*Processional: “Pomp and Circumstance” ...... Edward Elgar WSC Wind Ensemble, Dr. David Bohnert, Conductor Welcome ...... Dr. Marysz Rames ...... President *“The Star Spangled Banner” ...... John Stafford Smith Graduating Music Students: Ms. Bridget Krings, Mr. Justin Lester, Ms. Emily Popelka, Ms. Katherine Welsh (The audience is invited to sing)

Invocation ...... Mr. Derek Wayne Lahm Summa cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Health Sciences Dr. Ron Holt Civic Engagement Student Award ...... President Rames Recipient: Mr. Henry Miller

Greetings from the Board...... ௘0V0LFKHOOH6XDUH] Trustee, Nebraska State College System Recognition of Retiring Faculty...... President Rames Dr. Barbara Black, Professor of Education; Ms. J. Marlene Mueller, Professor of Art

State Nebraska Bank & Trust Teaching Excellence Award ...... ௘௘௘௘0U0DWWKHZ/H\ CEO State Nebraska Bank & Trust Recipient: Dr. Randy Bertolas, Professor of Geography Alumni Achievement Award ...... President Rames Mr. Kevin Armstrong Recipient: Mr. Lukas G. Rix, 2010 Wayne State College Graduate

Remarks ...... ௘0V'LDQH:ROIH06(µ ESU #2, Director of Special Projects

Presentation of Candidates for Degree ...... ௘௘0U6WHYHQ(OOLRWW Vice President for Academic Affairs

&RQIHUULQJRI'HJUHHV௘ ...... President Rames 3UHVHQWDWLRQRI%DFFDODXUHDWH&DQGLGDWHV௘ ...... Dr. Jeffrey Carstens Vice President and Dean of Students

&RQFOXGLQJ5HPDUNV௘3UHVLGHQW5DPHV ³$OPD0DWHU´௘௘/HRQ%HHU\ Dr. Sarah Farr, Assistant Professor of Music (The audience is invited to sing; words on the back page) **Recessional: “Circus Days” (Platform Party only)...... Karl L. King WSC Wind Ensemble

Marshal: Dr. Mark Hammer, Faculty Senate President Student Marshals and Ushers: Admissions Navigators *Audience please stand **No recessional if held in Willow Bowl

WSC_36868.indd 31 4/19/18 11:54 AM Baccalaureate Invocation: Derek Wayne Lahm Derek Wayne Lahm of Columbus, Nebraska, will deliver the invocation. He majored in chemistry/health sciences.

Lahm was a standout member of the Wayne State Track and Field team, earning Academic All-American status twice. He also served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee as vice president.

He was a Neihardt Scholar at the college, which offers special classes, colloquia, and advisement in addition to a four-year scholarship. Lahm also was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and the Catholic Newman Center.

Lahm plans to study medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in the fall.

Lahm’s father, Merlin, graduated from Wayne State in 1981. Merlin majored in math education and was a member of the Track and Field team.

HONORED RETIRING FACULTY Dr. Barbara Black, Professor of Education Dr. Barb Black began her career at Wayne State as a graduate student for the English department in 1984, teaching English composition and speech. After earning her M.A.E. at WSC, she continued teaching composition as an adjunct instructor. Black was hired as an assistant professor in Wayne State’s School of Education and Counseling in 1994 after completing her doctorate of education in curriculum and instruction at the University of South Dakota.

“I laugh when I consider that I actually typed my undergraduate and graduate papers on an electric typewriter,” Black said. “It has been fascinating to experience the changes in technology that have taken place. No more card catalogs in the library! No more blue books for handwritten tests. I never thought I would enjoy teaching on-line courses, but I do!”

Black has served as Chair of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Continuing Education, Director of 7HDFKHU&HUWL¿FDWLRQDQGDV,QWHULP'HDQIRUWKH6FKRRORI(GXFDWLRQDQG&RXQVHOLQJDW:D\QH6WDWH She has served on numerous committees within the School of Education and Counseling and across the Wayne State campus. She and her husband, Jim, are trustees for the Wayne State Foundation and Barb served on the Executive Committee of the Foundation.

“I have enjoyed working with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as colleagues, faculty, and staff across campus,” Black said. “I appreciate the opportunities Wayne State College has provided me, as both a graduate student and member of the faculty.”

WSC_36868.indd 32 4/19/18 11:54 AM Looking back on her time at Wayne State, Black noted the support that she and fellow faculty members provided for future teachers.

“I would like to mention the Teachers World Scholarship that was started when Dr. Paul Theobald was the Dean of the School of Education and Counseling,” Black said. “This scholarship was started with money left over from a summer camp for future teachers and donations from faculty. Today, this scholarship continues WRJURZDQGSURYLGHV¿QDQFLDODVVLVWDQFHWRIXWXUHWHDFKHUV´

Black also pointed to a trip to Greece with faculty, led by Dr. Tony Koysis, former Dean of the School of Education and Counseling, whose efforts she credited with leading to future international travel experiences in Greece for WSC students. She also recalled working with Jerry Meyer, a former teacher, graduate student, and soldier. Wayne State students and faculty purchased and gathered paper, pens, pencils, books, and materials to send to children and teachers in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Ms. J. Marlene Mueller, Professor of Art 0DUOHQH0XHOOHUEHJDQKHUFDUHHUDW:D\QH6WDWHLQ6KHHDUQHGKHUPDVWHURI¿QHDUWVGHJUHHLQ painting with a supporting area in drawing from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 1974, her master of arts degree in painting with a supporting area in ceramics from Miami University in 1972, and her bachelor’s degree in studio art and education at Limestone College in Gaffney, S. Car., in 1970.

³/RRNLQJEDFNWKHZD\WKHFRPSXWHUKDVLPSDFWHGWHDFKLQJYLVXDODUWLVVLJQL¿FDQW´0XHOOHUVDLG³,QVWHDG RIOHD¿QJWKURXJKDUWERRNVWR¿QGH[DPSOHVWRVKRZVWXGHQWVQRZZLWKD*RRJOHVHDUFK,FDQ¿QGPXOWLSOH examples of an artist’s work with one click of a button. Other major changes that affected our Art & Design program were the construction of the Studio Arts Building and achieving national accreditation.”

Mueller served as coordinator for new and returning student Special Abilities Art Scholarship competitions from 1987 to 2011; student showcase gallery coordinator, 2000-2017; 22 committees including Academic Policies, Faculty Senate, General Education, and Rank, Tenure and Promotion; and professional memberships in national art organizations.

Mueller’s paintings and drawings grace numerous private and public permanent collections, most recently The Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney. Her paintings and drawings have been shown in national, regional, and local art juried and solo exhibitions, which most recently included Mona Selects: Recently Acquired Work at the Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney; 10th Norfolk Arts Center Juried Show; and the 2017 Nebraska Artist Biennial, Omaha. Her charcoal drawing, “Frenzy” was published with text by co-authors Wayne Enstice and Melody Peters in the college textbook, Drawing/Space, Form and Expression, 4th edition, published by Prentice-Hall/Pearson Education, 2012.

Mueller has served as a juror for local and regional art competitions and made numerous presentations at regional universities and artist residency programs, including the Bemis Center for Contemporary Art. She traveled to China with Wayne State’s International Study Tour, and organized a workshop program for the Nebraska Art Teachers Association annual conference at Wayne State College in 2015.

“In terms of teaching, bringing a sense of wonder to students through visual art is one reason I have enjoyed being in the classroom for many years,” Mueller said. “Showing students the beauty and power of painting and drawing and watching student growth from beginning to end of semester is a source of my inspiration. To that end, I am grateful to the college for supporting my endeavors as an artist to better model my artistic practice to students.”

WSC_36868.indd 35 4/19/18 1:27 PM ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Lukas G. Rix ‘10

Lukas Rix, a 2010 graduate of Wayne State College, will receive the Alumni Achievement Award from the Wayne State Foundation. Rix grew up in Lyons, a small community in Northeast Nebraska.

From an early age, Rix said he has enjoyed the philosophies of doing business in rural communities. He earned a degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing and management. Rix worked as the customer research manager for Sand Creek Post & Beam in Wayne upon graduation in 2010 until 2014.

Rix and his husband, Mark Kanitz, own and operate four store fronts in downtown Wayne: Rustic Treasures, 1912 Emporium, Thrift Warehouse, and The Coffee Shoppe. An aggressive vision to make downtown Wayne a regional tourist hot spot for retail is what keeps Rix hungry for more growth in their company.

He served on the Wayne Area Economic Development (WAED) board for six years, including four years as secretary to the board. Rix and Kanitz have served as trustees of the Wayne State Foundation since 2017.

As an advocate for rural communities to evolve in a positive way, Rix was selected by The Sherwood Foundation in 2014 to receive a community catalyst grant to further his knowledge and vision for Wayne. He continues to enjoy challenging rural citizens and business owners to tell their stories about the importance of rural communities.

COMMENCEMENT REMARKS Diane Wolfe, MSE ‘99 ESU #2, Director of Special Projects

Diane Wolfe will deliver the commencement address. She earned her master’s degree from Wayne State in curriculum and instruction in 1999.

A former special education classroom teacher, Wolfe has worked for the past several years as director of special projects for Educational Service Unit 2 in Fremont. Wolfe’s dedication to delivering quality and expanded opportunities to schools has led her to write and manage several state, regional, and federal grant programs through the years. Her most recent federal project is a partnership with Wayne State to support classroom teachers as they integrate the arts into the teaching of history, science, math, and language arts.

When asked what she does for a living, she responds: “I match needs with opportunities in an effort to make learning interesting and joyful.”

Wolfe has been married to her husband, LeRoy, for 32 years. They are the parents of two adult children and a spoiled golden retriever, Maggie Mae. She is grandmother to Brooklynn and Chase and said she believes that being a grandma is the best job she’s ever held.

WSC_36868.indd 36 4/19/18 11:54 AM SCHOLARSHIP HONORS Based on the student’s cumulative GPA at the end of the semester prior to their semester of graduation. High Honors in the Major – 12 hours of honors courses and complete a junior/senior honors project. Honors in the Major – 6 hours of honors courses and complete a junior/senior honors project. Scholar in the Major – complete a junior/senior honors project

JOHN G. NEIHARDT SCHOLARS PROGRAM The John G. Neihardt Scholars Program provides special academic and scholarship opportunities for outstanding students enrolling at Wayne State College.

(DFK\HDUWKH6FKRODUVKLS&RXQFLOVHOHFWVDOLPLWHGQXPEHUIURPWKHTXDOL¿HGDSSOLFDQWVWRSDUWLFLSDWHLQWKH program, which offers special classes, colloquia, and advisement.

Students accepted into the program, who maintain their eligibility, are awarded a four-year scholarship for tuition up to 128 total credit hours, eight semesters of room waiver, and an annual stipend of $500.

John G. Neihardt Scholars Jayme Marie Krejci, Summa cum Laude with High Honors in the Major Political Science Senior Research Project: The Politics, Economics, and History Behind the Public Health Disaster of Whiteclay, Nebraska Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Joe Blankenau

Derek Wayne Lahm, Summa cum Laude with High Honors in the Major Chemistry/Health Sciences Senior Research Project: Effects of Post-Activation Potentiation Using Three Repetition Maximum Hang Clean and Resisted Sprinting on Sprint Performance in Male College Track and Field Athletes Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Shawn Pearcy

Aubrey Lynn Peckham, cum Laude with High Honors in the Major Life Sciences/Biology Senior Research Project: Physical Therapy for the Amputee Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Ronald Loggins

Tess Ann Riecke, Summa cum Laude with High Honors in the Majors Mass Communication/Journalism and Geography Senior Research Project: Exploitation in the Digital Age: The Rise of Revenge Porn Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Randy Bertolas

Megan Dawn Royal, cum Laude with High Honors in the Major Life Sciences/Biology Senior Research Project: American Bison Fur as a Mechanism for Grass Seed Dispersal   LQD7DOOJUDVV3UDLULHZLWK0RGL¿FDWLRQRI/LWWOH%OXHVWHP3URSDJXOHV Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Mark Hammer

HONORS PROGRAM STUDENTS Bree LeAnn Ackermann, Summa cum Laude with High Honors in the Major Secondary English Education Senior Research Project: Digging in the Dirt Colloquium Advisor: Mr. Jeffrey Meyer

Jordan Noelle Anton, Magna cum Laude with High Honors in the Major Life Sciences/Biology Senior Research Project: Animal Husbandry: How our Quality of Care Becomes their Quality of Life Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Ronald Loggins

WSC_36868.indd 37 4/19/18 11:54 AM Allison Jo Baker, cum Laude with High Honors in the Major Life Sciences/Biology Senior Research Project: A Literature Review: Comparing Aquatic and Land-Based Physical Thearapy Techniques for Lower Back Pain Treatment Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Doug Christensen

Reese Michael Burke, cum Laude with Scholar in the Major Criminal Justice Senior Research Project: Campus Sexual Assault: The Prevalence of it Today Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Lisa Wanek

Rachel Catherine Colwell, Magna cum Laude with High Honors in the Major Speech Communication/ Organizational Leadership & Public Relations Senior Research Project: Culture, Geography and Communication in the Hellenistic World Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Deborah Whitt

Peyton Elizabeth Harms, cum Laude with High Honors in the Major Political Science Senior Research Project: An Analysis of the Politics and Controversy of Reproductive Health Care Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Joe Blankenau

Alissa Sue Hoffmann, Summa cum Laude with Scholar in the Major Social Sciences Education Senior Research Project: Racial Discrimination in American Ballet from 1930 to the Present Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Lesli Rawlings

Abygayl Joan Holloway, Honorable Mention with Honors in the Major Social Sciences Education Senior Research Project: A Civics Test to Pass High School: Should it be Required in Nebraska? Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Randy Bertolas

Jaci Malia Jenkins, Summa cum Laude with Honors in the Major Elementary Education Senior Research Project: How Does the Teacher Organization of the Beginning and Ending of Class Impact Student Success? Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Timothy Sharer

Katie Rosemarie Karels, Summa cum Laude with High Honors in the Major Family & Consumer Sciences Education Senior Research Project: Sewing it into the Curriculum Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Carol Erwin

Hanna L. Knox, Honorable Mention with Scholar in the Major Criminal Justice  6HQLRU5HVHDUFK3URMHFW+XPDQ7UDI¿FNLQJLQWKH0LGZHVW Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Lisa Wanek

Henry Dakota Miller, Magna cum Laude with Honors in the Majors Speech Communication/Organizational Leadership & Public Relations and Sociology Senior Research Project: A Masquerade of Masculinity: The Neutrality of Men Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Deborah Whitt

Matthew John Mullins, Magna cum Laude with High Honors in the Majors Math/Applied-Computer Science and Speech Communication/Organizational Leadership & Public Relations  6HQLRU5HVHDUFK3URMHFW$UWL¿FLDO,QWHOOLJHQFH$GYDQFHPHQWVLQ,QWHUDFWLRQ Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Allyn Lueders

WSC_36868.indd 34 4/19/18 11:54 AM Kristen D. Ohnoutka++, Summa cum Laude with Honors in the Major Speech Communication/Organizational Leadership & Public Relations Senior Research Project: The Effect Symbols Have on Housing and Community Development Through Symbolic Interactionism Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Teresa Morales

Nathan Douglas Richling, cum Laude with High Honors in the Major Chemistry/Health Sciences Senior Research Project: Iron and its Role in Oxidative Stress and the Pathogenesis of Multiple Sclerosis Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Gustavo Zardeneta

Emilee Desamond Ross, Honorable Mention with High Honors in the Major English Literature Senior Research Project: Warriors, Angels, and Damsels in Distress: A Comparative Analysis Between Nineteenth and Twenty-First Century Heroines and Their Portrayals in Film Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Marcellus

Dalton Joseph Smith, Magna cum Laude with Scholar in the Majors Criminal Justice and Psychology Senior Research Project: The CSI Effect in Criminal Minds, Law & Order SVU, and NCIS Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Lisa Wanek

Kelli Rena Soltys, High Honors in the Major Mathematics Education Senior Research Project: Constructions in Design Theory Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Sally Clark

Alix Johanna Stanley, Magna cum Laude with Scholar in the Majors Political Science and Geography Senior Research Project: The Israeli-Palestinian Two-State Solution: Past, Present, Future Colloquium Advisor: Dr. Randy Bertolas

WSC_36868.indd 33 4/19/18 11:54 AM Summa cum Laude Based on the student’s cumulative GPA at the end of the semester prior to their semester of graduation. Cumulative grade point average between 3.90 to 4.00

Bree LeAnn Ackermann Alec Edward Hrbek Adam Lyle Poldberg Alyssa Morgan Andersen Jaci Malia Jenkins Drew Helen Purviance Nicole Marie Babutzke Katie Rosemarie Karels Tess Ann Riecke Kayla Rose Backer Kelsey Andrea Kinyon Hannah Elizabeth Riley Joseph John Benes Sydney Taylor Kliewer Jordan Marie Samson Bailey Lauren Jana Bentjen Jayme Marie Krejci Samantha Rae Sattler Tana Lee Buoy Derek Wayne Lahm Matthew Ronald Schrunk Molly Margaret Burmester Jenna June McCleary Megan Elizabeth Seamann Bryant Patrick Carlson Martha Rae McQueen Brooke Alexandra Stamper Rebecca Marie Eggerling Mary Therese Miller Breann Aleen Urban Nancy Stephany Escobar Laura Emily Moxness Rachel Viola Marie Waddington Tanisha Elizabeth Fahrenholz Makayla Marie Murphy Briley Rachel Wiese Jamie Lynn Frisch Skye Marie Nicolls Chelsea R. Wiese Amanda Lois German Kristen D. Ohnoutka++ Casey Reynold Wisnieski Samantha Jo Halbur Eve Marie Ortmeier Katelyn Diane Wobken Alissa Sue Hoffmann Christopher Allen Palensky

Magna cum Laude Based on the student’s cumulative GPA at the end of the semester prior to their semester of graduation. Cumulative grade point average between 3.80 to 3.89

Luke Tyson Andrew Courtney Marie Hochstein Jacob Anton Nienaber Jordan Noelle Anton Kristin Jean Jindra Hannah Sue Panko Lauren Kay Bengston Kelsey Robyn Johnson Hope Hannah Pedersen Siera Marie Brugger++ Mitchell John Kampschnieder Emily Rose Popelka Rachel Catherine Colwell Glen John Kavanagh Jared Matthew Schultz Bailey Rae Day Bridget Nicole Krings Dalton Joseph Smith Ryan Daniel Dougherty Turner Arizona MacPhee Hannah Rae Smith Kenna Janae Fiedler++ Megan Carol McGahan Alix Johanna Stanley Devin Lynn Gnat Lauren Khristine Mecseji Allie Renee Vogt Erin Elizabeth Gross Henry Dakota Miller Lauren Nicole Wilson++ Abigale Anne Hamernik Dani Jo Most Garrett Cole Zink Katie Ann Healy Matthew John Mullins Jared Michael Zysset

WSC_36868.indd 30 4/19/18 11:54 AM cum Laude Based on the student’s cumulative GPA at the end of the semester prior to their semester of graduation. Cumulative grade point average between 3.70 to 3.79

Allison Jo Baker Peyton Elizabeth Harms Nathan Douglas Richling Jordyn Makalia Bottrell Spencer David Johnson Hayden Charles Robb Breanne Marie Brester Samantha M. Kennedy Megan Dawn Royal Kyara Elisha Brown Meghan Rose Krajicek Erika Jean Rupprecht Reese Michael Burke 7LI¿QL$QQD0DULH/LHUPDQ Caitlin Marie Sila Kirk Ray Clark Jacob Steven Lutt Julie Susan Sjuts Alyssa Anne Fisher Carly Myla McElhose Louise Kaye Sjuts Alyxandra Terra Folkers Dalton Eugene McQueen Katherine Taylor Welsh Brian William Goodwin Aubrey Lynn Peckham Danny Joseph Widhelm Briana Jane Hamm Lindsay May Reifert Krista Rachelle Zortman

Honorable Mention Based on the student’s cumulative GPA at the end of the semester prior to their semester of graduation. Cumulative grade point average between 3.50 to 3.69.

Raegan Elizabeth Anderson++ Kelsi Ann Holgate Kathryn Ann Prescott Allen Jacob Arauz Abygayl Joan Holloway Dylan Russel Puls Rylee Joan-Elizabeth Armstrong Jennifer Lee Juracek Taylor James Reedy Jamison Todd Baird Savannah Frances Kahle Jorge Reyes Jr Trevor Samuel Bandiera Emma Jo Kaschmitter Aydan Borgmann Ronspies Megan Margaret Berger Hanna L. Knox Evan Thomas Rose Shelbi Renea Brown Madison Marie Lange Emilee Desamond Ross Cameron Jon Bruce Bradley John Lineweber Danielle Marie Rutar Morgan Lee Bruhn Miranda Kaye Lineweber Megan Elizabeth Salmen Matthew Jan Busch Brooke Renae Lodl /DXUHO-XGLWK6FKHIÀHU Jordan James Cornelius++ Santiago Medina Ruiz Bailey Jordyn Schlueter Brianna Marie Cowell Hailey Rose Mills Megan Diania Schrant Michaela Marie Dendinger Mitchell Eugene Muller Erika Alice Schwartz Bethann Marie Gartrell Kylie Michelle Nespor Miguel A. Sierra++ Andrea Lira Gomez Elizabeth Rose Norton Colby Lee Spence Janet Grado++ Emma Reilly Osnes Alyssa Brooke Thies++ Scot Norbert Gubbels Lesli Joana Osorio Seth Robert Trenhaile Allison Marie Hain Megan Clare Pankoke Lucero Vasquez Caleb Richard Hansen Jared Dale Peterson Jalyn Marie Zeiss Brytnn L. Henery Tyler J. Pettitt Abigail Hope Hix++ Jayden Marie Pokorney

WSC_36868.indd 29 4/19/18 11:54 AM CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE Majors follow hometowns, minors/supplemental endorsements in italics Graduation contingent upon successful completion of the current semester. ++August 2018 Degree Candidate. Cords worn by graduates indicate membership in various societies and honoraries within their majors. Color designations are listed on the inside back page.

Bachelor of Arts

Joseph John Benes Valparaiso Chemistry/Health Sciences, Spanish Janet Grado++ Schuyler Art/Graphic Design, Online Media Kelsey Robyn Johnson Norfolk Art/Graphic Design Brooke Renee Kleinschmit Stromsburg Art/Graphic Design Hanna L. Knox Wausa Criminal Justice, Pre-Law Mikayla Danielle Leibel++ Sioux Falls, SD Spanish, Psychology Maday Lopez Dominguez Lincoln Criminal Justice, Spanish Jesse Alberto Mayo Madison Art/Art K-12 Education, Special Education Generalist 7-12, Coaching Emma Reilly Osnes Wayne Art/Graphic Design, Art-Advanced Studio Morgan Rae Parsley Hampton Speech Communication/Organizational Leadership & Public Relations Emilee Desamond Ross Omaha English Literature, Speech Communication Danielle Marie Rutar Pender Art/Graphic Design /DXUHO-XGLWK6FKHIÀHU 1RUIRON 6SHHFK&RPPXQLFDWLRQ&RPPXQLFDWLRQ6WXGLHV Lauren Elizabeth Schieke Hickman English Writing, Art Jared Matthew Schultz Emerson English Writing & Literature Erika Alice Schwartz Fairmont English Writing & Literature, Editing & Publishing, Spanish Megan Elizabeth Seamann Spalding Art/Graphic Design, Online Media Brooke Alexandra Stamper Blair Applied Human/Sport Physiology, Spanish, Foods & Nutrition $QD9DOHULD8UTXLGH] :DNH¿HOG $UW*UDSKLF'HVLJQ $QGUHV9D]TXH] :DNH¿HOG &ULPLQDO-XVWLFHSpanish Angelica Villalobos++ Madison Human Service Counseling

Bachelor of Science

Bree LeAnn Ackermann Lincoln Secondary English Education, Sport Management Corey Adalikwu Cedar Rapids, IA Business Administration/Human Resource Management Braxton JaRay Adams++ Omaha Sport Management, Speech Communication Paige Elizabeth Allen Elkhorn Mathematics/Applied-Mathematics, Criminal Justice Alyssa Morgan Andersen Pilger Early Childhood Inclusive Birth-Grade 3, Reading/ Writing PK-6 Raegan Elizabeth Anderson++ Pender Life Sciences/Biology Luke Tyson Andrew Randolph Elementary Education, Coaching Jordan Noelle Anton Papillion Life Sciences/Biology

WSC_36868.indd 26 4/19/18 11:54 AM Allen Jacob Arauz Norfolk Applied Human/Sport Physiology, Biology Rylee Joan-Elizabeth Armstrong Wahoo Family & Consumer Sciences/Interior Design, Drafting Alexander Robert Asmus Columbus Business Administration/Management Nicole Marie Babutzke O’Neill Elementary Education, Reading/Writing PK-6 Kayla Rose Backer Randolph Human Service Counseling Nicole Bailey Clay Center Psychology, Sociology Jamison Todd Baird Fremont Industrial Technology Education Allison Jo Baker Lincoln Life Sciences/Biology Isaac Nathaniel Baker Omaha Business Administration/Marketing Trevor Samuel Bandiera Omaha Applied Human/Sport Physiology, Coaching Antoine Paul Marie Bardou Saint Chély d’Apcher, Business Administration/International Business France Roba Omare Barento++ South Sioux City Criminal Justice, Political Science Geraldine Jessica Barragan Sioux City, IA Criminal Justice, Social Sciences Sierra Marie Barrios++ Plattsmouth Human Service Counseling, Criminal Justice Jordon Chad Batenhorst Gretna Computer Information Systems/Networking Troy Joseph Beaugard Omaha Sport Management Destry Robert Beeck++ Denison, IA Industrial Technology/Construction Management, Safety Lauren Kay Bengston Wausa Elementary Education Bailey Lauren Jana Bentjen Wayne Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education PK-3, English as a Second Language, Reading/Writing PK-6 Megan Margaret Berger Spalding Elementary Education .DLWO\Q1\FROH%HUJ¿HOG +HPLQJIRUG /LIH6FLHQFHV%LRORJ\ Joseph Paul Bierman++ Battle Creek Business Administration/Marketing Ashley Marie-Haley Bishop++ Papillion Human Service Counseling Derrick Eugene Bjorklund Norfolk Computer Information Systems/Networking, Programmer-Analyst Joseph David Black Raymond Health & Physical Education PK-12, Coaching Jonathan William Bland++ Lincoln Applied Human/Sport Physiology Trev Robert Bode Battle Creek Criminal Justice, Sociology Emily Ann Borror++ Indianola, IA Human Service Counseling Jordyn Makalia Bottrell Palmyra English Language Arts Education Samantha Ann Bower Burwell Early Childhood Breanne Marie Brester Howells Life Sciences/Biology Marcellus Devon Brice Norfolk Business Administration/Human Resource Management Kristen Michelle Brokenicky Fremont Chemistry/Health Sciences Bartholomew John Brown Norfolk Industrial Technology/Construction Management, Safety Kyara Elisha Brown Port Tobacco Village, English Writing, Editing & Publishing MD Shelbi Renea Brown Elm Creek Life Sciences/Biology Bailey Dean Bruce++ Elkhorn Industrial Technology/Construction Management Cameron Jon Bruce Bennet Computer Science Siera Marie Brugger++ Wayne Human Service Counseling, Music Morgan Lee Bruhn Leigh Elementary Education, Reading/Writing PK-6, Exercise Science Tana Lee Buoy Norfolk English Writing, Editing & Publishing

WSC_36868.indd 25 4/19/18 11:54 AM Reese Michael Burke Hinton, IA Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology Molly Margaret Burmester Pender Elementary Education Dovydas Burneika++ Klaipeda, Lithuania Sport Management, Coaching Arelious Lorenzo Burns Coconut Creek, FL Sociology, Coaching Matthew Jan Busch Norfolk Sport Management %ODNH/HH%XWWHU¿HOG $WNLQVRQ %XVLQHVV$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ)LQDQFH$JUL%XVLQHVV Perla Aneliz Cambara South Sioux City Psychology, Sociology Grant Michael Cannon Omaha Business Administration/Management Jesse Cole Carey Fremont Criminal Justice, Pre-Law Bryant Patrick Carlson Fremont Chemistry/Health Sciences, Biology Trevor Lee Carstens++ Wahoo Industrial Technology/Construction Management, Drafting, Planning & Design Amanda Marie Carter Le Mars, IA Middle Level Education 5-9, Coaching Nicole Sue Champlin Columbus Business Administration/Finance Kirk Ray Clark Wayne Speech Communication/Communication Studies Taylor Jo Clark Lincoln Mass Communication/Electronic Media Rachel Catherine Colwell Bellevue Speech Communication/Organizational Leadership & Public Relations, Geography, International Studies Kylie Marie Comba Omaha Life Sciences/Biology Rachael Mary Conolly++ Moville, IA Human Service Counseling Jordan James Cornelius++ Wahpeton, ND Sport Management, Business Administration Brianna Marie Cowell Monroe Family & Consumer Sciences/Foods & Nutrition, Public and Global Health Austin Thomas Crawford Fremont Criminal Justice, Sociology Alex Lynn Davis Winside Business Administration/Management Bailey Rae Day Bartlett Elementary Education, Reading/Writing PK-6 Nicholas David DeBuhr Cedar Falls, IA Interdisciplinary Studies-Fitness Management Emily Rose Deming Sioux City, IA Chemistry/Health Sciences Michaela Marie Dendinger Hartington Life Sciences/Biology, Psychology, Exercise Science Matthew Gregory Doeschot Omaha Industrial Technology/Construction Management, Safety Patrick Andrew Donnelly Arlington Criminal Justice, Computer Information Systems/ Programmer-Analyst Ryan Daniel Dougherty Mapleton, IA Business, Marketing & Information Technology Education, Work-Based Learning Trey Daniel Dubbs David City Industrial Technology/Construction Management, Drafting Marcel James Dunson++ Sioux City, IA Interdisciplinary Studies-Health & Fitness Management Annabelle Madon Eades Storm Lake, IA Human Service Counseling Rianna Rose Eckert Wyoming, MN Criminal Justice, Psychology Rebecca Marie Eggerling Creighton Elementary Education Shelby Laine Eickhoff++ Hartington Psychology, Human Service Counseling Kayla Marie Eisenhauer++ Wausa Business Administration/Economics Lindsey Marie Engel South Sioux City Business Administration/Professional Studies 1DQF\6WHSKDQ\(VFREDU 6RXWK6LRX[&LW\ (OHPHQWDU\(GXFDWLRQ1RQ&HUWL¿HG Austin Daniel Esters Macomb, IL Criminal Justice, Management Information Systems, Coaching Chukwuemeka Richard Etta++ Richmond, CA Business Administration/Marketing Tanisha Elizabeth Fahrenholz Stuart Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education PK-3

WSC_36868.indd 22 4/19/18 11:54 AM Matthew Raymond Faist Plainview Social Sciences Education, Coaching .HQQD-DQDH)LHGOHU %ORRP¿HOG (OHPHQWDU\(GXFDWLRQ 0LFKHOOH(OL]DEHWK)LQ]HQ :HVW¿HOG,$ (DUO\&KLOGKRRG Alyssa Anne Fisher Grand Island Business Administration/Finance, Marketing Alyxandra Terra Folkers Blair Chemistry/Health Sciences Samantha Lee Foote++ Columbus Criminal Justice, Human Service Counseling Jamie Lynn Frisch Madison Elementary Education, Special Education Generalist K-12 Bryana Liliana Garcia++ Santa Fe, NM Exercise Science Carlos Daniel Garcia Columbus Exercise Science Diana Garcia South Sioux City Criminal Justice, Business Administration Liliana Garcia South Sioux City Business Administration/Accounting Tyler Ryan Garrett Grand Island Life Sciences/Biology, Psychology Emily Rose Gartin Bennington Life Sciences/Biology Bethann Marie Gartrell Paxton Early Childhood Taylor Lynn Garvey++ Wayne English Writing, Editing & Publishing, Speech Communication Dillon James Gdanitz++ Bertrand Business Administration/Agri-Business Anthony James Gehring Ponca Criminal Justice, Sociology Jordyn Lynn Gentrup Waterbury Criminal Justice, Pre-Law Sarah Rose Gerkin South Sioux City Elementary Education, Coaching Amanda Lois German Cozad Life Sciences/Biology Erin Renee Gibbens Wayne English Writing, Editing & Publishing Devin Lynn Gnat Pierce Health & Physical Education PK-12, Coaching Andrea Lira Gomez South Sioux City Elementary Education Carlos Alexander Gonzalez South Sioux City Business Administration/Management Brian William Goodwin Brooten, MN Business Administration/Finance Haley Ann Granquist Laurel Business Administration/Human Resource Management Brett M. Greisen Platte Center Business Administration/Marketing Erin Elizabeth Gross Tekamah Elementary Education, Coaching, Reading/Writing PK-6 Scot Norbert Gubbels Osmond Exercise Science Allison Marie Hain David City English Writing & Literature, Speech Communication Samantha Jo Halbur Danbury, IA Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education PK-3, Reading/Writing PK-6 Marissa Lynn Hall Crete Family & Consumer Sciences/Foods & Nutrition Abigale Anne Hamernik Clarkson Elementary Education, Reading/Writing PK-6 Alexander Shane Hamilton South Sioux City Computer Science Briana Jane Hamm Plainview Early Childhood Inclusive Birth-Grade 3 Caleb Richard Hansen Bancroft Elementary Education Jake William Hansen West Point Business Administration/Accounting Kristina Marie Hansen Sioux City, IA Elementary Education Jonathan Lee Hanson Columbus Sport Management, Business Administration Desirea LaAnn Hanzel++ Platte Center Human Service Counseling Taylor Dianne Harmening++ Papillion Sociology, Biology Peyton Elizabeth Harms Sergeant Bluff, IA Political Science, Pre-Law, Public Administration Michael Lee Hart++ Wayne Industrial Technology/Construction Management, Safety Eric Levi Harvey Spirit Lake, IA Exercise Science

WSC_36868.indd 21 4/19/18 11:54 AM Katie Ann Healy Linwood Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education PK-3 Brytnn L. Henery Creighton Business Administration/Human Resource Management Taryn Rae Hingst++ Emerson Family & Consumer Sciences/Foods & Nutrition, Public and Global Health Ethan Charles Hirschman Laurel Criminal Justice, Coaching, Geography Abigail Hope Hix++ Wayne Sport Management Kristina Ashley Le Hobbs Ewing Elementary Education, Reading/Writing PK-6 Courtney Marie Hochstein Hartington Early Childhood Inclusive Birth-Grade 3 Emily Ann Hochstein Ponca Business Administration/Human Resource Management Morgan Marie Hoeg Waukee, IA Applied Human/Sport Physiology Tiffany Lynn Hoevet Ord Business Administration/Human Resource      0DQDJHPHQW2I¿FH$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ Alissa Sue Hoffmann Pierce Social Sciences Education Taylor Alois Hoffmann Oakland Industrial Technology/Construction Management Kelsi Ann Holgate South Sioux City Elementary Education Abygayl Joan Holloway Laurel Social Sciences Education Reginald Dewayne Holt, Jr. Omaha Exercise Science, Coaching Nataliah Shea Hopkins++ Ottumwa, IA Psychology, Public and Global Health Kelsey M. Hornback Creighton Early Childhood Inclusive Birth-Grade 3 Alec Edward Hrbek Verdigre Business Administration/Finance, Economics Houston Daniel Huss Stanton Criminal Justice, Coaching Elijah John Dietz Ives++ Oakland, IA Sport Management Jaci Malia Jenkins Carroll Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education PK-3 Norma Jean Jenkinson Columbus Life Sciences/Biology Jesus Eduardo Jimenez Vargas++ South Sioux City Business Administration/Professional Studies Kristin Jean Jindra Pilger English Language Arts Education Kami Jill Johnson Plainview Health & Physical Education PK-12, Coaching Spencer David Johnson Centennial, CO Business Administration/Finance, Accounting Jacob Laurence Jones Wayne Computer Information Systems/Programmer-Analyst, Criminal Justice, Geospatial Technology Lindsey Irene Jones Allen Life Sciences/Clinical Lab Science Jennifer Lee Juracek Creighton Human Service Counseling Brandon Michael Justice++ Bellevue Computer Information Systems/Networking Lydia Christine Kahle Dorchester Life Sciences/Biology Savannah Frances Kahle Minden Special Education Generalist K-12 Nicole Jo Kalina++ LaVista Human Service Counseling Mitchell John Kampschnieder Howells Middle Level Education 5-9 Katie Rosemarie Karels Ionia, IA Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Work-Based Learning Emma Jo Kaschmitter Papillion Elementary Education, Reading/Writing PK-6 Glen John Kavanagh Bohermeen, Meath, Industrial Technology/Construction Management Ireland Adrienne Grace Keck Crofton Life Sciences/Biology, Environmental Studies Kyle Nathaniel Kennebeck++ Elkhorn Criminal Justice, Public Administration Samantha M. Kennedy Sutherland Elementary Education, Reading/Writing PK-6 Jasmin Clarissa Kepler Wisner Psychology, Criminal Justice

WSC_36868.indd 18 4/19/18 11:54 AM Katelyn Anne King Homer Family & Consumer Sciences/Interior Design Kelsey Andrea Kinyon Sergeant Bluff, IA Family & Consumer Sciences Education Sydney Taylor Kliewer Aurora Elementary Education, English as a Second Language, Reading/Writing PK-6 Allison Marie Koenig Elgin Computer Information Systems/Programmer-Analyst Haley Ann Koeppe South Sioux City Secondary English Education, Speech Education Spencer Christian Kort Schuyler Criminal Justice, Sociology Devon M. Korth Genoa Sport Management, Exercise Science Alyssa Jordan Kozak Gretna Exercise Science, Foods & Nutrition Jacey Marie Kozisek O’Neill Business Administration/Finance Meghan Rose Krajicek Papillion Life Sciences/Biology Jayme Marie Krejci Saint Paul Political Science, Public and Global Health, Public Administration, Pre-Law Bridget Nicole Krings Albion Secondary English Education, Music Bradley Tanner Kruse Osmond Business Administration/Economics Benjamin William Kuehn Dodge Business Administration/Agri-Business, Finance Jason Zachary Kuntz++ Lincoln Business Administration/Management Derek Wayne Lahm Columbus Chemistry/Health Sciences Madison Marie Lange Omaha Life Sciences/Biology, Spanish Alexis Marie Larsen Norfolk Human Service Counseling Justin Edward Lester Fort Calhoun Music/Music Industry, Business Administration 7LI¿QL$QQD0DULH/LHUPDQ %HHPHU +XPDQ6HUYLFH&RXQVHOLQJ Christian Michael Lindley++ Arlington Industrial Technology/Construction Management Bradley John Lineweber Beatrice Business Administration/Accounting Miranda Kaye Lineweber Dodge Elementary Education, Special Education Generalist K-12 Katia Lira Garcia++ Schuyler Applied Human/Sport Physiology, Spanish Brooke Renae Lodl Scribner Special Education Generalist K-12 Jacob Steven Lutt Wayne Business Administration/Finance Edison Ly++ Sioux City, IA Business Administration/Finance, Economics Turner Arizona MacPhee East Peoria, IL Applied Human/Sport Physiology, Coaching Kaje Hill Maly Wayne Computer Information Systems/Networking %UDQGRQ&DUO0DUNHU 6SULQJ¿HOG ([HUFLVH6FLHQFHCoaching Sarah Nicole Martensen++ Columbus Early Childhood Kimberly Lynn Martz++ Norfolk Human Service Counseling Madeline Claire Maul Grand Island Elementary Education Jenna June McCleary Battle Creek Mathematics Education, Coaching Carly Myla McElhose Pierce Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education PK-3 Megan Carol McGahan Lincoln Human Service Counseling, Psychology Joseph Chandler Glebe McNair Holstein Exercise Science Victoria Marie McNamara Papillion Secondary English Education, Theatre Dalton Eugene McQueen Sheldon, IA Social Sciences Education Martha Rae McQueen Sheldon, IA Elementary Education Lauren Khristine Mecseji Wayne Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Work-Based Learning Santiago Medina Ruiz Bogotá, Colombia Business Administration/International Business Jordan David Mehl++ Mesa, AZ Sport Management

WSC_36868.indd 17 4/19/18 11:54 AM Brady Ray Metz++ Grand Island Sport Management, Speech Communication Brandon James Mielke Bennington Middle Level Education 5-9 Michael Joseph Milenkovich Omaha Criminal Justice, Coaching Alexander Scott Miller Beemer Exercise Science Henry Dakota Miller Crofton Speech Communication/Organizational Leadership & Public Relations, Sociology, Public and Global Health, International Studies Mary Therese Miller Norfolk Elementary Education 6DGLH$OH[DQGUD0LOOHU :DNH¿HOG (QJOLVK:ULWLQJEditing & Publishing Hailey Rose Mills Norfolk Life Sciences/Biology, Psychology Blanca Teresa Moreno Pender Early Childhood Trista Jo Morgan Walthill Psychology, Sociology Dani Jo Most Giltner Life Sciences/Biology Laura Emily Moxness Scribner Elementary Education, Reading/Writing PK-6, English as a Second Language Amy Lynn Mueller Crofton Secondary English Education Mitchell Eugene Muller Gibbon Industrial Technology/Construction Management, Safety Matthew John Mullins Falls City Mathematics/Applied-Computer Science, Speech Communication/Organizational Leadership & Public Relations, International Studies Makayla Marie Murphy Homer Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education PK-3, Reading/Writing PK-6 Kylie Michelle Nespor Waverly Business Administration/Marketing Cody Anton Netusil Carroll, IA Sport Management, Business Administration Skye Marie Nicolls Lawton, IA Early Childhood Inclusive Birth-Grade 3 Jacob Anton Nienaber Columbus Business Administration/Marketing, Management Elizabeth Rose Norton Lincoln Family & Consumer Sciences Education, Work-Based Learning Matej James Nozicka Ravenna Computer Information Systems/Networking Kyle Lynn Nysingh Fremont Business Administration/Accounting, International Studies Kristen D. Ohnoutka++ Columbus Speech Communication/Organizational Leadership & Public Relations, Pre-Law Sky Marie Oldham Kearney Computer Information Systems/Applied E-Commerce Benjamin Alex Olson++ Omaha Exercise Science Eve Marie Ortmeier Beemer Speech Communication/Organizational Leadership & Public Relations, Music Sidney Marie Ortmeier Osmond Psychology, Criminal Justice Zachary Mitchell Osborn Harlan, IA Criminal Justice, Coaching Connor Osborne Atkinson Business Administration/Finance Lesli Joana Osorio Schuyler Elementary Education 0LFN\-RVHSK2VWHQ &ROXPEXV 6SHFLDO(GXFDWLRQ1RQ&HUWL¿HG Katlyn Marie Owen++ Norfolk Early Childhood Christopher Allen Palensky David City Industrial Technology Education Hannah Sue Panko Otoe Special Education Generalist K-12, Human Service Counseling Megan Clare Pankoke Beaver Crossing Early Childhood

WSC_36868.indd 14 4/19/18 11:54 AM Aubrey Lynn Peckham Benkelman Life Sciences/Biology Hope Hannah Pedersen Norfolk Art/Art K-12 Education, Theatre Cintia Berenice Pedroza South Sioux City Business Administration/International Business Austin M. Pelc Columbus Geography, Earth Science, Geospatial Technology Tanner Mark Petersen++ Danbury, IA Criminal Justice, Environmental Studies Jared Dale Peterson Wayne Psychology, Sociology Tyler J. Pettitt Norfolk Computer Science Eric B. Pfeifer Madison Chemistry/Health Sciences Jayden Marie Pokorney Leigh Elementary Education, Special Education Generalist K-6 Adam Lyle Poldberg Carter Lake, IA Business Administration/Management Emily Rose Popelka La Vista Music/Vocal K-8 & 7-12 Education Ryan Tyler Daniel Porter Brady Sport Management Alexander Lewis Pospisil Howells Criminal Justice, Public Administration Zachary Bryant Pospisil Norfolk Business Administration/Finance Bryce Jamin Potter++ Tilden Sport Management Kathryn Ann Prescott South Sioux City Elementary Education, Reading/Writing PK-6 Aaron Michael Puls++ Lincoln Art/Graphic Design Dylan Russel Puls Hoskins Business Administration/Agri-Business Drew Helen Purviance Lynch Elementary Education Amanda Paige Raasch Bancroft Psychology, Sociology Andrew Phillip Raitt Columbus Business Administration/Marketing Abigail Lynn Ramold Ewing Psychology, Theatre Robert Michael-Torres Ramsey++ Omaha Criminal Justice, Social Sciences Justin David Rasmussen Saint Edward Business Administration/Agri-Business Hannah Jo Rathman Wood River Life Sciences/Mortuary Science, Chemistry Natasha Savahna Eva Rector Norfolk Family & Consumer Sciences/Interior Design Taylor James Reedy Norfolk Business Administration/Finance Lindsay May Reifert Norfolk Chemistry/Health Sciences, Business Administration Cheyenne Ilene Reimers Palmer English Writing & Literature, Business Administration Luke Richard Rethwisch Wayne Computer Information Systems/Networking Jorge Reyes, Jr. Los Angeles, CA Criminal Justice, Business Administration Angela Kay Rhoden Endicott Elementary Education, Special Education Generalist K-6 Benjamin Peter Richling Omaha Industrial Technology/Construction Management, Drafting, Planning & Design Nathan Douglas Richling Grand Island Chemistry/Health Sciences, Biology Tess Ann Riecke Omaha Mass Communication/Journalism, Geography Hannah Elizabeth Riley York Applied Human/Sport Physiology Hayden Charles Robb York Applied Human/Sport Physiology Tania Leigh Roberts Winnebago Business Administration/Human Resource Management Aydan Borgmann Ronspies Pierce Art/Studio Art Leanna Lorraine Rosberg Wausa Business Administration/Management Evan Thomas Rose Broken Bow Business Administration/Agri-Business, Management Caleb Roth Wood River Business Administration/Finance Nicholas Robert Roth Omaha Sport Management, Business Administration

WSC_36868.indd 13 4/19/18 11:54 AM Megan Dawn Royal Bennet Life Sciences/Biology, Psychology Benjamin Lee Ruda Norfolk Sport Management, Pre-Law Erika Jean Rupprecht Clarkson Speech Communication/Organizational Leadership & Public Relations Spencer Christian Sackett Elkhorn Criminal Justice, Sociology, International Studies Megan Elizabeth Salmen Waverly Chemistry/Health Sciences Jordan Marie Samson Fremont Life Sciences/Biology Alexis Emily Sands Firth Life Sciences/Biology Brett Michael Santin Palmer Business Administration/Management $OYDUR6WHYH6DUPLHQWR6U :DNH¿HOG +XPDQ6HUYLFH&RXQVHOLQJ Samantha Rae Sattler Stuart Life Sciences/Biology Justin Michael Saunders++ Laurel Sport Management Connor Thomas Schlehuber Omaha Computer Information Systems/Programmer-Analyst Bailey Jordyn Schlueter Blair Elementary Education, Reading/Writing PK-6, English as a Second Language Eric Christopher Schmoldt Battle Creek Computer Science Benjamin James Schoning++ Griswold, IA Sport Management, Business Administration Megan Diania Schrant Humphrey Elementary Education, Special Education Generalist K-12 Matthew Ronald Schrunk Friend Chemistry/Health Sciences, Biology Faith Isabell Schultz Wayne Speech Communication/Organizational Leadership & Public Relations Ashley Morgan Schwetz++ Oakland Human Service Counseling Drew Raven Sempek Stromsburg Human Service Counseling Rachel Elizabeth Shumaker++ Whittier, CA Sport Management, Exercise Science, Coaching Miguel A. Sierra++ East Moline, IL Psychology, Biology Caitlin Marie Sila York Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education PK-3 Tanner Owen Simons++ Rapid City, SD Sport Management, Business Administration -XOLH6XVDQ6MXWV 0DGLVRQ %XVLQHVV$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ2I¿FH$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ /RXLVH.D\H6MXWV 0DGLVRQ %XVLQHVV$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ2I¿FH$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ Amanda Jayne Smith Norfolk Elementary Education Dalton Joseph Smith Papillion Criminal Justice, Psychology Dillon Kenneth Smith Neligh Business Administration/Management Hannah Rae Smith Brunswick Family & Consumer Sciences Education Kelli Rena Soltys Omaha Mathematics Education Colby Lee Spence Norfolk Life Sciences/Biology Alix Johanna Stanley McCall, ID Political Science, Geography Angelique Gayle Margaret Stappert Hartington Geography, Speech Communication Rylie Renee Stark Emerson English Writing, Coaching Aaron Michael Steichen Walthill Business Administration/Finance Nikole Dawn Stewart++ Jackson Life Sciences/Health Sciences Melanie Jane Stratmann West Point Business Administration/Management Kelcey Morgan Stutzman Columbus Exercise Science, Coaching Hannah Ashton Sucha Verdigre Elementary Education Adam Clinton Swallow Osmond Exercise Science, Sport Management Shelby Rae Tachovsky Crete Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education PK-3, Coaching, Reading/Writing PK-6

WSC_36868.indd 10 4/19/18 11:54 AM Cynthia Ann Tauber Creighton Criminal Justice, Sociology Aaron Jamal Taylor++ Omaha Art/Graphic Design Lindsey Vivian Thalken Norfolk Psychology, Sociology Alyssa Brooke Thies++ Hoskins Human Service Counseling, Sociology Karah Nichole Thompson Omaha Business Administration/Human Resource Management Kyle Steven Thompson Omaha Business Administration/Management Ashley Maria Tift South Sioux City Criminal Justice, Social Sciences Cole Heye Tirrel++ Hartford, SD Business Administration/Finance Tencie Hope Tonniges Wahoo Sport Management Dulce Anel Torres Wayne Speech Communication/Organizational Leadership & Public Relations Seth Robert Trenhaile Wayne Computer Information Systems/Programmer-Analyst Michael Antonio Trujillo Fremont, CA Business Administration/Accounting Breann Aleen Urban Omaha Human Service Counseling, Criminal Justice Lucero Vasquez South Sioux City Criminal Justice, Social Sciences Allie Renee Vogt Bancroft Early Childhood Inclusive Birth-Grade 3 Rachel Viola Marie Waddington Wayne Special Education Generalist K-12, Early Childhood Inclusive Birth-Grade 3 Jacinda Marie Jane Ward Omaha Life Sciences/Biology Samantha Nicole Warneke Omaha Exercise Science, Foods & Nutrition Brittani Lea Watts Sioux City, IA Special Education Generalist K-12 Logan Thomas Weinandt Wynot Exercise Science Katherine Taylor Welsh Wahoo Music/Vocal & Instrumental K-12 Education Susan Elizabeth Westerhaus Winside Psychology, Criminal Justice Danny Joseph Widhelm Howells Business Administration/Marketing Briley Rachel Wiese Lindsay Art/Art K-12 Education Chelsea R. Wiese Osmond Elementary Education Lauren Nicole Wilson++ Bellevue Human Service Counseling, Criminal Justice Casey Reynold Wisnieski Schuyler Life Sciences/Biology Katelyn Diane Wobken Scribner Chemistry/Health Sciences Bradley James Wright Ewing Health & Physical Education PK-12, Coaching Emily Katherine Yockey++ Moville, IA Family & Consumer Sciences/Foods & Nutrition Elliot James Zach Humphrey Business Administration/Agri-Business, Finance Siera Nikole Zach Madison Business Administration/Marketing -XOLH$QQ=DYDGLO )RUG\FH %XVLQHVV$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ2I¿FH$GPLQLVWUDWLRQ+XPDQ Resource Management Jalyn Marie Zeiss Wayne Sport Management, Exercise Science, Coaching Garrett Cole Zink Wayne Industrial Technology Education Zane Francis Zitek Omaha Business Administration/Management Krista Rachelle Zortman Sioux City, IA Exercise Science Jared Michael Zysset Brainard Elementary Education, Reading/Writing PK-6

WSC_36868.indd 9 4/19/18 11:54 AM Cords/Sashes

The Red, Gold, and White cord is worn by members of Alpha Lambda Delta, a Freshman Honorary. The double Gold cord is worn by members of the Alpha Mu Gamma, a national collegiate foreign language honor society. The Royal Blue and Gold cord with gold tassels is worn by members of Alpha Phi Sigma, a criminal justice honor society. The Burgundy and Gold cord is worn by members of Alpha Sigma Lambda, a national honor society of non- traditional students. The Blue cord is worn by members of Blue Key, an honors service organization for men. The double Red and Gold cord is worn by members of Cardinal Key, an honors service organization for women. The Blue and White cord is worn by members of Chi Alpha Epsilon, a national honor society. The Royal Blue and White cord is worn by members of Chi Sigma Iota, an international honor society for Graduate students in Counseling. The Purple and Gold cord is worn by members of Delta Sigma Pi, a national professional business fraternity. The Brown, Blue and Yellow cord is worn by members of Gamma Theta Upsilon, a geography honor society. International students may be wearing Cultural Sashes from their home countries. The Purple and Green cord is worn by members of Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education. The Blue and White cord is worn by members of Kappa Kappa Psi, a national honorary band fraternity. The Silver cord is worn by members of Kappa Mu Epsilon, a mathematics honor society. The Gold cord is worn by members of Lambda Pi Eta, a communications honor society. The double Red, White and Blue cord, the Military and Veterans Honor Cord, confers special recognition for those who honorably served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The Red and Blue cord is worn by members of Phi Alpha Theta, a history honor society. The Blue and Gold cord is worn by members of Phi Beta Lambda, a post-secondary business association. The Navy Blue and Gold cord is worn by members of the Phi Kappa Phi, a national honor society for all academic disciplines. The Royal Blue and White cord is worn by members of Pi Gamma Mu, a social sciences honor society. The Gold, Silver and Royal Blue honor cords represent membership in Pi Omega Pi national undergraduate honorary for business teacher education. The Platinum and Dark Blue cord, satin stole, and/or medallion is worn by members of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology. The Blue and Silver cord is worn by members of SHRM, the national professional association Society for Human Resource Management. The Green and Gold cord is worn by members of Sigma Beta Delta, an international business honor society. The Red and Gold cord is worn by members of Sigma Delta Pi, a Hispanic honor society. The Maroon and White cord is worn by members of Upsilon Pi Epsilon, an International Honor Society for Computing and Information Disciplines. The Royal Blue cord is worn by members of Tau Upsilon Alpha, a national organization of human services honorary. The double Dark Green and Gold cord is worn by members of the Honors Program. These students graduate with high honors, honors or scholar in their majors. The Gold stole is worn by members of the Philomathean President’s Honorary Society.

WSC_36868.indd 6 4/19/18 11:54 AM WSC_36868.indd 5 4/19/18 11:54 AM Alma Mater From the boundless plains around us Hear our voices gladly ring Windswept cities, turquoise waters Echo back the song we sing. Stately Mother, Alma Mater With thy grace our hopes entwine - Justice, dignity, compassion - All of these in thee combine, Columned high in brilliant azure, Gathering grandeur with the years, Alma Mater, torch eternal, Love of thee each thought endears Thy conceptions, ever widening, Sentinel the western plain, Guardian of our old Nebraska, Thus we hail thee, Mother Wayne!

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