The One Hundred
and Forty-Second
Commencement of
Drake University
May Thirteenth, Two Thousand Seventeen
bachelor degrees
Saturday Morning at Ten O’Clock
master, specialist, doctorate degrees
Saturday Afternoon at Two O’Clock
drake knapp center — des moines, iowa
drake university’s mission
is to provide an exceptional learning
environment that prepares students for
meaningful personal lives, professional
accomplishments, and responsible global
citizenship. The Drake experience is
distinguished by collaborative learning
among students, faculty, and staff and
by the integration of the liberal arts and
sciences with professional preparation.
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THE ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-SECOND COMMENCEMENT OF DRAKE UNIVERSITY
Undergraduate Program
may thirteenth, two thousand seventeen, ten o’clock in the morning
the academic processional..
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the call to order.
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the national anthem. .
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introduction of platform. .
party and remarks
madelyn m. levitt awards.
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A Festival Prelude, Alfred Reed
Sine Nomine, R. Vaughan Williams
Joseph W. Schneider
University Marshal
Sean P. Galligan
Class of 2016
Earl “Marty” Martin
President of the University
Sue J. Mattison
Provost of the University
2016–2017 oreon e. scott award. .
recipient remarks
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Provost Mattison
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President Martin
the presentation of candidates.
the conferring of degrees. .
the presentation of diplomas.
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the alumni welcome. .
the drake hymn. .
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the academic recessional. .
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Class of 2016
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President Martin and
Deans of the Colleges and Schools
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Class of 1992
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Class of 2016
The Sinfonians
Clifton Williams
Music provided by
Drake University Concert Band
Robert Meunier, Director
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MADELYN M. LEVITT AWARDS
Excellence in Mentor and Teaching Awards
the madelyn m. levitt mentor of the year award 2017
In 1994, the Madelyn Levitt Mentor Award was created in honor of Madelyn Levitt’s commitment
to Drake and her ongoing interest in faculty and staff achievement and academic excellence.
This award honors commitment to student success on the Drake campus and recognizes faculty
and staff who exhibit:
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An outstanding commitment to student success in and out of the classroom
Integrity in personal relationships
Typifying the ideal student mentor
the madelyn m. levitt teacher of the year award 2017
Since 1994, the Madelyn Levitt Teacher of the Year Award has recognized a faculty member for his
or her superior teaching. The award is named in honor of Madelyn Levitt’s commitment to Drake
and her ongoing interest in faculty achievement and academic excellence.
This award recognizes the Drake University faculty member who best demonstrates excellence in teaching, inspirational leadership, and intellectual rigor through:
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An informed mind in inspirational dialogue with students
Integrity in personal relationships
Rigor in intellectual endeavors
Contagious enthusiasm for her/his subject matter
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MARSHALS OF THE UNIVERSITY
marshal of the university and master of ceremonies
Joseph W. Schneider
Professor of Sociology
assistant marshals of the university David A. Wright
Associate Professor of Journalism
and Mass Communication
Thomas H. Root
Associate Professor of Finance
Jennifer A. McCrickerd
Professor of Philosophy
faculty marshals
John P. Rovers
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Rachel Paine Caufield
Associate Professor of Politics
announcing of graduates Gary I. Wade
Associate Professor Emeritus of Journalism
and Mass Communication
Interpreters provided by
Deaf Services Unlimited
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school of education
Candidates Presented by Dean Janet M. McMahill
Associate Dean and Professor ???????? and
Professor ????????, Marshals bachelor degrees
Payton J. Ball, Glidden
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Lauren Ashley Barry, Lake Villa, Illinois
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Emily A. Bowman, Elgin, Illinois
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Kathryn Jameson Brightwell, Overland Park, Kansas
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Sarah Browning, Innisfil, Ontario, Canada
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Emelia Louise Clement, Maple Grove, Minnesota
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Traci Jean Copeland, Des Moines
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Lara Emily Cox, Rocheport, Missouri
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Renald John Daemicke, Des Moines
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Ashley Erin Dhainin, Urbandale
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Mary Katherine Dippold, Inver Grove Heights,
Minnesota
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Brianna Lynn Donnelly, Cedar Rapids
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Shelley Elaine Draur, Des Moines
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Madeleine Nicole Emrich, La Grange Park, Illinois
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Katherine Colleen Filosa, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Erin Barbara Griffin, Godfrey, Illinois
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Jocelyn Rae Hommes, Rock Rapids
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Donald Charles Hughes, Roscoe, Illinois
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Alexandra Anne Iwasko, Hastings, Minnesota
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Nicole Arden Kincius, Naperville, Illinois
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Tony Joesph Kirby, Dubuque
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Veronica Mary Kremer, Woodbury, Minnesota
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Rainey Colleen Lecher, Saint Paul, Minnesota
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Whitney Alexandrea Leming-Salisbury, Davenport
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Derick W. Ludwig, Dyersville
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Shealagh Kathleen Lyons, Oak Park, Illinois
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Aundrea Claire Milecki, Palatine, Illinois
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Michelle Allison Mooney, Peoria, Illinois
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Julia Danielle Nahorski, Minnetonka, Minnesota
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Quinn David O’Connor, Altoona
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Miranda Kasel Olson, Saint Louis Park, Minnesota
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Olivia Ann Orichiella, Geneva, Illinois
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Kyle Timothy Persons, Saint Louis, Missouri
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Emily Nicole Prier, Saint Peters, Missouri
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Katie Lynn Ruga, Altoona
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Hannah Lin Smith, Kansas City, Missouri
B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education
Sydney Jean Staudt, Dougherty
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Olivia May Stutz, Dellwood, Minnesota
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Wai Yee Tung, Kajang, Malaysia
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
Shelby Lynn Varney, Decorah
B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education
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college of arts and sciences & school of fine arts
Candidates Presented by Dean Joseph M. Lenz
Professor Daniel S. Alexander and
Associate Professor Maria G. Valdovinos, Marshals
bachelor degrees
Abdul Fatah Abdul Aziz, Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia
B.A., Graphic Design
Sarah Irene Adams, Denver, Colorado
B.S., Psychology
Alexandria Nicole Adelman, San Diego, California
B.A., Politics
Kathryn Marie Allen, Knoxville, Illinois
B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Politics
Mackenzie Sue Allison, Duluth, Minnesota
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Kiana Rose Anderson, Andover, Minnesota
B.A., Graphic Design
Thalia Anguiano, Bensenville, Illinois
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Haley Lynn Ashlin, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Justin Mark Atterberg, Johnston
B.F.A., Graphic Design
Christopher Stephen Aurand, South Beloit, Illinois
B.S., Biology
Nocknoi Baccam, Waukee
B.A., Biology
Rebekah Anne Backes, Jefferson City, Missouri
B.S., Psychology
B.A., Anthropology/Sociology Brandon Christopher Bader, Colorado Springs, Colorado
B.A., Sociology
Lauren Rose Baker, Winfield
B.A., Sociology
Haley Morgan Barbour, Kansas City, Missouri
B.A., Politics, International Relations
Ian D. Beatty, North Richland Hills, Texas
B.S., Computer Science
Matthew Russell Becke, Reno, Nevada
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Taylor Orion Becktold, Scales Mound, Illinois
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Katherine Elizabeth Berger, Smithville, Missouri
B.S., Psychology
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Rachel Marie Berggren, Streamwood, Illinois
B.A., Sociology
Christopher Burke Bernard, Bloomington, Minnesota
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Rikita Chetan Bhakta, Osceola
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Nicholas James Bianchina, Geneva, Illinois
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Zachary Daniel Blevins, Roscoe, Illinois
B.A., Politics
Grace Francine Boatman, Sergeant Bluff
B.A., Psychology, Religion
Jasmina Boever, Johnston
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
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Maya Jordan Bolter, Wayzata, Minnesota
B.A., History, Law, Politics & Society
Skylar Thomas Borchardt, Dassel, Minnesota
B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Politics
Hannah Christine Bovard, New Lenox, Illinois
B.A., Sociology
Emily A. Bowman, Elgin, Illinois
B.A., History
Molly Ann Brandt, Marion
B.M., Music with Business emphasis
Paul Brenin, Des Moines
B.F.A., Graphic Design
B.A., Art History
Gabrielle Ariana Brodek, Hampden, Maine
B.S., Environmental Science
Marshall Davis Brown, Stillwater, Minnesota
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology, Biology
Timothy Scott Burnham, Des Moines
B.A., Biology
Alexander Vincent Calpino, Flossmoor, Illinois
B.A., History
Ruby Christine Carlson, Coon Rapids, Minnesota
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
B.A., History
Nathan M. Cashman, Cedar Rapids
B.M.E., Music Education
Rachel Anne Challender, Des Moines
B.A., Psychology
B.S., History
Jared Steven Chance, Yukon, Oklahoma
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Thomas J. Cieslik, Orland Park, Illinois
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Jeremy Paul Clark, Overland Park, Kansas
B.A., International Relations
Caroline Drummond Closson, Waukee
B.A., Politics
Alexandria Christine Cochrane, Fort Dodge
B.S., Neuroscience
Jessia Lynn Connelly, Johnston
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Brenna Kathleen Cox, Fort Collins, Colorado
B.A., Sociology, Economics
Hannah Rose Crowley, Downers Grove, Illinois
B.A., English
John Robert Davidson, Clarinda
B.A., Writing, Theatre
Zachary Tyler Decker, Island Lake, Illinois
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Natalie Anne Deerr, West Des Moines
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Daniel Paul Deeter, Des Moines
B.S., Mathematics, Physics
Mansi Rashmin Desai, Bartlett, Illinois
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Maggie Elizabeth Dickman, Le Mars
B.A., English
Elena Megan Dietz, Dubuque
B.A., Sociology
Merima Dizdarevic, Des Moines
B.S., Psychology
Nicole Marie Dohm, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
B.A., Graphic Design
Kerstin Donat, Egglkofen, Germany
B.A., International Relations
Adam Michael Dooley, Panora
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Bryce C. Dorff, Stoddard, Wisconsin
B.A., Environmental Science
Kyle Robert Drehmel, Goodhue, Minnesota
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Cody Ward Dressler, Chicago, Illinois
B.S., Psychology
Taylor McCleary Dunne, Leawood, Kansas
B.S., Environmental Science
Caitlin Samantha Eames, South Lake, Texas
B.A., Politics
Thomas Joseph Ehlinger, Lees Summit, Missouri
B.S., Environmental Science
William Edward Eicher, Saint Louis, Missouri
B.A., Psychology
Zoe Alexandra Ekonomou, Wheaton, Illinois
B.A., Graphic Design
Megan Lynn Ellis, Saint Charles
B.A., Politics
Reece Warren Elphic, Clear Lake
B.A., History
Jasen Hossein Emamian, West Des Moines
B.F.A., Theatre/Acting
Richard Travis Enderton, Booneville
B.A., History
Isaiah Daniel Enockson, Fargo, North Dakota
B.A., Religion, English
Paige Kathryn Ernste, Savage, Minnesota
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Bridget Marita Fahey, Elmwood Park, Illinois
B.A., Graphic Design
Aaron Matthew Feldman, Clarendon Hills, Illinois
B.A., Politics
B.S., Data Analytics
Sara Elizabeth Filo, Rogers, Minnesota
B.A., English
Katherine Colleen Filosa, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
B.A., English
Connor J. Finholt, Cottage Grove, Minnesota
B.S., Computer Science
Kaitlyn Aileen Finneran, Morrison, Illinois
B.A., Biology
Megan Marie Fischer, Cedar Rapids
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Reed Craig Fischer, Minnetonka, Minnesota
B.A., English
Alexandria N. Fiscus, Olathe, Kansas
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Shannon Dale Fisher, San Diego, California
B.A., Sustainability and Resilience
Nicholas John Frandsen, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
B.A., Politics
Nicholas Scott Gardner, Vinton
B.M.E., Music Education
Mahesh Missir Gaya, Centre de Flacq, Mauritius
B.S., Computer Science, Mathematics
Morgan Love Gehrls, Marion
B.A., Economics, International Relations
Lisa Page Gerlach, Lake in the Hills, Illinois
B.A., International Relations, Politics
Dana Helen Gjoen, Rockton, Illinois
B.S., Neuroscience
Jacques-Christophe Kanze Goavec,
Warrensburg, Missouri
B.A., Politics
Courtney June Gordon, Albertville, Minnesota
B.A., International Relations
Kelsea Kay Graham, Kansas City, Missouri
B.A., Graphic Design
Annika L. Grassl, Eagan, Minnesota
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Alliyah Christine Greaver, Yankton, South Dakota
B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Religion
Daniel P. Guenet, Abington, Massachusetts
B.S., Computer Science, Marketing
Ashley Lynne Gullett, Ankeny
B.A., Biology
Kohl Douglas Gullett, Ankeny
B.A., Biology
Angela R. Gust, Clive
B.M., Vocal Performance
Jeannie Marie Guttenfelder, Des Moines
B.A., Art History
Amber Jean Haberl, Halbur
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Taylor Alexis Hamberg, Alton, Illinois
B.A., International Relations
Kristian Whitney Hamilton, Topeka, Kansas
B.A., Biology
Amelia Jo Hammond, Johnston
B.M., Piano
David James Hammond, Rockford, Illinois
B.S., Biology, Environmental Science
Sean Dalton Hannah, Des Moines
B.A., English
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Erica Christine Hansen, Woodbury, Minnesota
B.S., Data Analytics
Cassandra Teal Hardy, Silverthorne, Colorado
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
B.A., Chemistry
Sarah Ann Harman, Urbandale
B.S., Psychology
Kelly Lynn Hartsfeld, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
B.S., Computer Science
Madeline Claire Hasley, Cedar Rapids
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Kate Chastain Havens, Leon
B.A., Religion
Jack M. Hellie, Sartell, Minnesota
B.A., Politics
Jacob Aladar Hession, Springfield, Missouri
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Jacqueline Leigh Heymann, Saint Louis, Missouri
B.A., Politics, Sociology
Jocelyn Rae Hommes, Rock Rapids
B.A., English
Danira Ibrahimovic, Manchester, New Hampshire
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Caitlin Bailey Ingle, Altoona
B.S., Psychology
Naomi Lenore Jackson, Wayzata, Minnesota
B.A., Politics
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Manny S. Jacobson, Palatine, Illinois
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Nathan Jon Jacobson, Fargo, North Dakota
B.A., Religion
Megan Arlene Johns, Beloit, Wisconsin
B.A., Politics
Victoria Helena Johnson, Maple Grove, Minnesota
B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Rhetoric
Ellen Bess Judge, Clive
B.A., English
Courtney Victoria Kalender, Nassau, The Bahamas
B.A., Psychology
Aldin Karic, Des Moines
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Rhiannan Mahala Kauffman, Chatham, Illinois
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Kate Elizabeth Kemper, Saint Paul, Minnesota
B.A., International Relations
B.S., Environmental Policy
Christopher J. Kennedy, Downers Grove, Illinois
B.A., Environmental Science, Environmental Policy
Sarah Anne Keppeler, Excelsior, Minnesota
B.A., Graphic Design
Olivia Rae Kessler, Savage, Minnesota
B.S., Neuroscience, Psychology
Karan Khandelwal, New Delhi, India
B.A., International Relations
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Anna Yeaji Kim, Des Plaines, Illinois
B.A., Chemistry
Karli Marie Kisch, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
B.S., Psychology
Matthew R. Klos, Little Falls, Minnesota
B.A., Mathematics
London A. Koehn, Lawrence, Kansas
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Gretchen Louise Koenigs, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
B.A., Biology
Stuart J. Kofron, Batavia, Illinois
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Myriah Lynn Kolar, Scranton
B.A., Painting
Micah A. Kortan, Isanti, Minnesota
B.S., Mathematics
Abigail Rose Koski, Hudson, Wisconsin
B.S., Biology
Jennifer LeJeune Krane, Minnetonka, Minnesota
B.A., English
Kayla M. Kroner, Hinckley, Illinois
B.S., Chemistry
Alyson Rose Kruger, Glenview, Illinois
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Ken Alec Kuniy, San Mateo, California
B.A., Chemistry
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Kaitlin Olivia Lacek, Downers Grove, Illinois
B.S., Environmental Science
Giuliana Antoinette LaMantia, Carol Stream, Illinois
B.A., Graphic Design
Omoteniola Aishat Lamina, Oakdale, Minnesota
B.S., Neuroscience
Sarah Christine Larson, Watertown, South Dakota
B.A., Biology
Kelly Joanne Leatherman, Lawrence, Kansas
B.A., Sustainability and Resilience
Hayley Rachel LeBlanc, Leawood, Kansas
B.S., Neuroscience, Psychology
Sarah Kay LeBlanc, Port Washington, Wisconsin
B.A., Politics
Aaron Xian Ti Lee, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
B.S., Mathematics
Joshua Morgan Lee, Decorah
B.S., Computer Science
Sarah Jane Lewis, Johnston
B.A., Psychology
Esther Lim, Des Moines
B.M., Piano
Megan Lecia Lindmark, Stilwell, Kansas
B.S., Environmental Science
Samuel Jon Logterman, Delavan, Wisconsin
B.A., International Relations
Jonathan Xavior Fitzgerald Lueth, Sparta, Illinois
B.A., Politics, English, Religion
Beth Lois Macnab, Buffalo, Minnesota
B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Rhetoric
Niha Asif Majeed, Ankeny
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Mebrura Malic, Grimes
B.S., Psychology
Kelly M. Marble, Hopkins, Minnesota
B.A., International Relations
David Timothy Mascharka, St. George, Utah
B.S., Computer Science, Mathematics
B.A., Philosophy
Jennifer E. Mastrolonardo, Mt. Prospect, Illinois
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Michael Bolen McAllister, Waukee
B.S., Computer Science
Robert Mitchell McCarthy, East Peoria, Illinois
B.S., Computer Science
Annemarie K. McCoy, West Des Moines
B.A., Biology
Ryan T. McKeever, Omaha, Nebraska
B.A., Politics
Kelly Marie McKenna, Newell
B.A., Sociology, History
Samuel Ian McKinney, Geneva, Illinois
B.A., Writing, Psychology
Matthew Reed McManus, Lake Barrington, Illinois
B.A., Sociology
Alexandra Arlene McMullen, Clive
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Christian Michael McMurray, Jewell
B.S., Mathematics
B.A., Physics
Husein Mehmedovic, West Des Moines
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Jennifer Marie Meisinger, Omaha, Nebraska
B.S., Mathematics
Grant Carlton Menard, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Jastin Amor Meyer, Blue Earth, Minnesota
B.A., English, Psychology
Samuel Anton Meyer, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
B.S., Biology
Aundrea Claire Milecki, Palatine, Illinois
B.A., English
Jake Christian Miller, Gurnee, Illinois
B.S., Data Analytics
Kailyn Renee Miller, Asbury
B.A., International Relations, Politics
Madison Rose Moran, Lombard, Illinois
B.M., Musical Theatre
Jill Suzanne Morgan, Andover, Minnesota
B.M., Vocal Performance
Mason Morgan, Dallas, Texas
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Sarah Ann Mork, Marion
B.S., Psychology
Timothy Joseph Cleek Murphy, West Des Moines
B.A., History
Bryan William Nance, Green Forest, Arkansas
B.F.A., Graphic Design
Kristina Lee Neel, Saint Louis, Missouri
B.S., Computer Science
Kristen Nicole Neumann, Libertyville, Illinois
B.A., Mathematics
Samantha L. Nielsen, Maplewood, Minnesota
B.S., Biology
John Thomas Noble, Grand Island, Nebraska
B.A., Rhetoric, Religion
Arthur Robert Obst, Middleton, Wisconsin
B.A., English, Philosophy
Matthew E. Olson, Roscoe, Illinois
B.A., Biology
Turner, J. Olson, Farmington, Minnesota
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Madison Elizabeth Ottenbacher, Fargo, North Dakota
B.A., Graphic Design
Sophia Regina Ottomanelli, Geneva, Illinois
B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Sociology
Andrew Gregory Overton, Johnston
B.F.A., Musical Theatre
Yee Jun Ow, Ipoh, Malaysia
B.S., Mathematics
Kelsey N. Panfil, Prospect Heights, Illinois
B.S., Neuroscience
Brian Allen Parker, Cottage Grove, Minnesota
B.S., Environmental Science
Arti Valji Patel, Westmont, Illinois
B.S., Neuroscience
B.A., Biology
Anthony Cortez Pawnell, Saint Louis, Missouri
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Kayla Renee Pentico, Perry
B.F.A., Theatre/Acting
Madison Renay Peter, Eagan, Minnesota
B.A., Mathematics
Krista Kay Petersen, Lakeville, Minnesota
B.S., Biology
Hayley R. Petras, Maple Grove, Minnesota
B.S., Chemistry
Brian A. Piert, Newton
B.M., Instrumental Performance
Malkan Pilipovic, Waukee
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Caroline Brooke Plescia, Sykesville, Maryland
B.S., Chemistry
Jessica Elizabeth Podemski, Madison, Wisconsin
B.A., Drawing
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Tyler Olivia Poirier, Cincinnati, Ohio
B.A., Graphic Design
Caleb Zachary Potratz, Mahtomedi, Minnesota
B.A., Computer Science
Emily Nicole Prier, Saint Peters, Missouri
B.A., English
Calvin James Quarterman, McHenry, Illinois
B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Politics
Kamarul Fariz Bin Rahmat, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
B.S., Computer Science
Lauren Taylor Reno, Bloomington, Illinois
B.A., English
Natalie Jo Richard, Urbandale
B.S., Psychology
Jessica Rose Richter, Des Moines
B.M., Music with Business emphasis
Grace Elena Rogers, Lenexa, Kansas
B.A., Politics
Thomas Culligan Rooney, West Saint Paul, Minnesota
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Jonathan Robert Rudnick, Chicago, Illinois
B.S., Computer Science
B.A., Politics
Hallie M. Sallee, Kansas City, Missouri
B.A., International Relations
Ann Marie Samuelson, Lynn Center, Illinois
B.S., Mathematics, Computer Science
Garrett Nelson Sawitzke, Hastings, Minnesota
B.S., Mathematics
Makena Ryann Schoene, Seattle, Washington
B.A., English
Cyrus William Schoonmaker II, Van Meter
B.A., History
Sydney Leanna Schulte, West Des Moines
B.A., English
Marissa A. Schuster, La Motte
B.F.A., Theatre/Acting
B.A., Psychology
Kayla Gabrielle Schween, New Glarus, Wisconsin
B.A., History, Religion
Maura Louise Scott, Glenview, Illinois
B.A., Sociology
Taylor Lee Scott, Delavan, Wisconsin
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Morgan Rose Semerad, Rogers, Nebraska
B.M.E., Music Education
Colleen Elise Seuren, West Des Moines
B.M., Instrumental Performance
David Grant Sherbondy, Overland Park, Kansas
B.A., Environmental Science
Jasmine Yvette Simmons, Chicago, Illinois
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Ryan John Skajewski, Medicine Lake, Minnesota
B.A., Politics, Law, Politics & Society
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Bridget Ann Sledz, Mount Prospect, Illinois
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Bryan Alexander Sloss, Kansas City, Missouri
B.A., Rhetoric Media & Social Change
Annie Hill Snyder, Clear Lake
B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Politics
Cole Riley Spletstoser, Lees Summit, Missouri
B.S., Mathematics, Computer Science
Patrick Allen Stall, Huxley
B.A., Sociology
Jordan Patricia Stammers, Atchison, Kansas
B.M., Vocal Performance
Elaina Joy Steenson, Des Moines
B.M., Instrumental Performance, Music with Business emphasis
Brianna Rosalie Stevens, New Virginia
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Meghan Elizabeth Stevens, Apple Valley, Minnesota
B.S., Mathematics
Michelle Marie Stiles, Des Moines
B.A., Writing
Nina Augusta Strong, Streamwood, Illinois
B.A., Politics
Nicholas William Stuart, Lake Zurich, Illinois
B.A., Graphic Design
Jade Melelani Suganuma, Grand Island, Nebraska
B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Sustainability and Resilience
Bryann Lee Sullivan, Joliet, Illinois
B.A., Sociology
Sean Stern Summerfelt, Omaha, Nebraska
B.A., History
Lauren Jayne Sundby, Chaska, Minnesota
B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Kelsey Lynn Taylor, Polo, Illinois
B.A., Psychology
Eve Marie Thomas, Ellisville, Missouri
B.M.E., Music Education
Shianne Ellen Thomas, Grimes
B.A., International Relations
Krysta Rena’ Thomason, Le Roy, Illinois
B.A., Psychology
Damian Johnathan Thompson, Ankeny
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Jacqueline Renee Thompson, Urbandale
B.S., Data Analytics
Michael Timothy Thorison, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology, Chemistry
Kathryn Marie Thuestad, Waterman, Illinois
B.A., Environmental Science
Jessica Elizabeth Tomann, Verndale, Minnesota
B.A., Psychology, Sociology
Justin A. Tomer, Des Moines
B.F.A., Theatre/Directing
Allison Hope Trebacz, McHenry, Illinois
B.A., Writing
Melissa Kathleen Trites, Loves Park, Illinois
B.S., Psychology
Jared Collins Turner, Oak Park, Illinois
B.A., Law, Politics & Society
Angela Norell Ufheil, Lake Zurich, Illinois
B.A., Writing
Adam S. Ussher, Cameron, Missouri
B.A., Sociology
Trynann Jade Utzinger, Cedar Rapids
B.A., Psychology, Politics
Clare Frances VanEchaute, Moline, Illinois
B.A., Writing
Thomas Matthew Waddell, Riverside, California
B.F.A., Theatre/Acting
Christopher Brian Walsh, Saint Peters, Missouri
B.S., Mathematics
Katherine Anne Walther, Brookfield, Wisconsin
B.A., International Relations, Chemistry
Emily Christine Walton, Urbandale
B.F.A., Graphic Design
Kayla Marie Wandersee, Waconia, Minnesota
B.A., Psychology
Nicholas Michael Wasik, Park Ridge, Illinois
B.A., Writing
Susan Michelle Way, Adel
B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Sociology
Ryan Harrison Wealther, West Chicago, Illinois
B.A., Chemistry
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
George Alexander Webb, Morton Grove, Illinois
B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Timothy S. Webber, Olathe, Kansas
B.A., Computer Science
Benjamin Douglas Weinberg, Clive
B.A., Religion
Megan A. Weisert, Mackinaw, Illinois
B.A., International Relations
Elyse Marie Wheaton, Lakeville, Minnesota
B.A., History
True James Wheeldon, Pleasant Hill
B.S., Computer Science
Alyssa Michele Wilkinson, Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin
B.S., Psychology
Jamie Marie Willer, Prior Lake, Minnesota
B.A., Sociology
Marial DeeAnne Williams, Waukegan, Illinois
B.A., Music
Ann Elizabeth Williams-Flood, Des Moines
B.S., Psychology
John Timothy Wingert, San Antonio, Texas
B.A., Politics, International Relations
Ryan Lester Wiskerchen, Minneapolis, Minnesota
B.A., International Relations, History
Morgan Claire Witte, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
B.A., Environmental Science, Individualized Major
Ri Xia, Changchun City, Jili, China
B.A., International Relations
Harrison Xiong-Yee Yu, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
B.A., International Relations, Economics
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college of business and public administration
Candidates Presented by Dean Terri Vaughan
Assistant Professor ????????? and
Assistant Professor ?????????, Marshals
bachelor degrees
Mohammad Nor Abdul Rahman, Kuala Pilah, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Muhammad Fikri Ashraf Abdullah Hasin, Jerantut,
Pahang, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Finance International Business
George Odhiambo Adede, Mombasa, Kenya
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science/Finance
Nicholas David Amren, Crystal Lake, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Entrepreneurial Management, Finance
Alicia Dori Anderson, Omaha, Nebraska
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Management
Kayla Lee Armstrong, Cedar Rapids
B.S.B.A., Marketing, Management
Jasmine Mirae Barr, Whiteman AirForce Base,
Missouri
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Alycia Morgan Barron, Pekin, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Brooke Marie Barry, Franklin, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., Management Marketing
Josiah Daniel Baumann, Port Washington, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Ian D. Beatty, North Richland Hills, Texas
B.S.B.A., Finance
Conley Lamonte Beaumaster-Wilkins
Overland Park, Kansas
B.S.B.A., Entrepreneurial Management, Management
Taylor Orion Becktold, Scales Mound, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Information Systems
Delaney Lurie Beier, Carlisle
B.S.B.A., Business Studies
Linnea R. Bellomo, Saint Paul, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
Elizabeth R. Bernier, Waunakee, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., International Business
Austin Mark Bettle, Ankeny
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Joshua S. Boeschen, Urbandale
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Kylie Michelle Boeve, Clive
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
Travis August Brauer, Springfield, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Management, Marketing
Travis Mikel Brenner, Johnston
B.S.B.A., Business Studies
Tanner John Brockway, Altoona
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Finance
Erin Nicole Bruggeman, Flossmoor, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Actuarial Science
Richard Doan Bui, Johnston
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Jetmir Bungu, Johnston
B.S.B.A., Finance
Kenia Alejandra Calderón, Des Moines
B.S.B.A., Management
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Alexander Vincent Calpino, Flossmoor, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Angela Gabrielle Carbino, Ankeny
B.S.B.A., Entrepreneurial Management, Marketing
Trevor James Carlson, Owatonna, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Jiayi Cen, Ningbo, China
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Accounting
Christopher James Cerreta, Plano, Texas
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Dennis Javier Chacon Romero, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Nathaniel Timothy Chamberlin-Little
Woodridge, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Management
Brandon Chan, Morton Grove, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Quantitative Economics
Eunice Geehyun Chang, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Karolina Chau Chau, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Finance
Hannah M. Chesley, New Lenox, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Emma Lee Clemon, Humeston
B.S.B.A., Entrepreneurial Management, Accounting
Andrew Patrick Clifford, Lake Forest, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Management, Marketing
Madeline Rose Cohen, Englewood, Colorado
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Management
Rebecca Leah Cohen, Saint Louis, Missouri
B.S.B.A., Information Systems, Marketing
Michael Wayne Coltrain, Des Moines
B.S.B.A., Accounting Entrepreneurial Management
Cale C. Cook, Rosemount, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
Mollie E. Cooper, Littleton, Colorado
B.S.B.A., Economics, Management
Daniel A. Creese, Boston, Massachusetts
B.S.B.A., Business Studies
Ryan Peter Dalton, Vail
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Marketing
Chandelle Leigh Davidson, Gretna, Nebraska
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Management
McCormick James Deering, Buffalo, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Elena Megan Dietz, Dubuque
B.S.B.A., International Business
Ashley Deborah Dina, North Barrington, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Finance
Michael Thomas Dolan, Lincolnshire, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Andrew Hedges Dunne, Leawood, Kansas
B.S.B.A., Information Systems, Marketing
Zachariah Thomas Dvorak, Elmhurst, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Marketing, Information Systems
Gabriela Michelle Edwards, Roatán, Honduras
B.S.B.A., Entrepreneurial Management, Marketing
Margaret Christine Eisfelder, Little Canada, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., International Business
Justin Paul Evans, Shelby
B.S.B.A., Business Studies
Emelia S. Fabel, Shakopee, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Genesis Olivia Falcon, Springfield, Illinois
B.S.B.A., International Business, Marketing
Connor J. Finholt, Cottage Grove, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Information Systems
Daniel Michael Finn, Anamosa
B.S.B.A., Economics, Finance
Bethany Raychelle Fischer, Carver, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Jordan Foote, Afton
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Parker Reid Foote, Coon Rapids, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
Kimberly M. Foushee, Sioux City
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Management
Stephen J. Franzen, Mount Prospect, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Jared Alexander Freemon, Kansas City, Missouri
B.S.B.A., Economics, Marketing
Joy W. Gachii, Des Moines
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Shang Shi Gan, Melaka, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Robert Kyle Garcia, Carol Stream, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Management, Marketing
Melissa Ann Geffre, Watauga, Texas
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Lukas Andrew Georgeff, Indianola
B.S.B.A., Finance
Gregory Joseph Gonzalez, Franklin, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Peter D. Gorski, Huntley, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Information Systems
Muengnenshime Sunday Goshit, Coralville
B.S.B.A., Finance
Daniel Joseph Gould, Saint Paul, Minnesota
B.A., Quantitative Economics
Mackenzie Megan Gray, Crown Point, Indiana
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Accounting
David Carlton Greenfield, Hopkins, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Entrepreneurial Management, Marketing
Daniel P. Guenet, Abington, Massachusetts
B.S.B.A., Information Systems, Marketing
Taylor Marie Halling, Edina, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Daniel Luke Hammer, Lees Summit, Missouri
B.S.B.A., International Business, Management
Whitney Elizabeth Hanson, Apple Valley, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Economics, International Business
Matthew Robert Harding, Shoreview, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Danielle Lea Harlow, Melcher Dallas
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Madeline Marie Harris, Cedar Rapids
B.S.B.A., Accounting, Management
Marcus Thomas Hartmann Loffredo, Elmhurst, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Rebecca Jean Hawkins, Bloomington, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Anqi He, Daqing, Heilongjiang, China
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Samuel F. Hehir, Saint Michael, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics, Actuarial Science
Olivia Grace Heise, Chanhassen, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Finance
Maddison N. Hooyman, Trenton, Missouri
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Matthew Robert Horas, Saint Louis, Missouri
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science/Finance
Kylie Noel Jacobsen, Burnsville, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Hannah Rae Jorgensen, Delafield, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., Marketing, Management
Taylor Erin Julsen, Clear Lake
B.S.B.A., Management, Marketing
Jeremy Harrison Kahen, Northbrook, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Management, Marketing
Edward George Kakenmaster, Libertyville, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Finance
Mark S. Kelly, Windsor Heights
B.S.B.A., Finance, International Business
Tyler Alexander Kern, Lansing, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Finance
Ee Kean Kew, Seremban, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Nikita B. Khara, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Management
Amanda Xin Hui Khoo, Bayan Lepas, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., International Business, Finance
Hani Asfarina Kipayatu Allah
Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Mitchell M. Kirby, Dubuque
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Information Systems
Samuel R. Klann, Elgin
B.S.B.A., Finance
Matthew R. Klos, Little Falls, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Nicholas Anthony Kocisak, Saint Louis, Missouri
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Micah A. Kortan, Isanti, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
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Benjamin Ellis Kraus, Chesterfield, Missouri
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Allison Kay Kuhlmann, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Samuel C. Laden, Cincinnati, Ohio
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Wu Ping Lai, Malacca, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Information Systems
Burke MacEwan Lardner, Mundelein, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Finance, Accounting
Alyssa L. Larsen, Eagan, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Mikayla Anne Lawrence, Red Wing, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., International Business, Information Systems
Beth P. LeValley, Waukee
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Becca Grace Lewis, Olathe, Kansas
B.S.B.A., Management
Xing Yi Li, Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Geraldine Kah Yin Lim, Shah Alam, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Finance
Ri Yang Lim, Penang, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Riley D. Lindholm, McHenry, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Finance
Samuel Jon Logterman, Delavan, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., International Business
Chee Hann Loh, Simpang Ampat, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Joseph Bawuah Lomo-Mainoo, Accra, Ghana
B.S.B.A., Economics, Finance
Linnea V. Lubkeman, Antioch, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Shannon Nicole Lyons, Elgin, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Accounting, Information Systems
Southanary Samanta Macvilay, Des Moines
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Patrick F. Maguire, Oak Lawn, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science/Finance
Derek William Major, Willowbrook, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Finance
Nicholas William Manzoni, Orono, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., International Business, Marketing
Michael L. Maruga, Anamosa
B.S.B.A., Management, Information Systems
Patrick Greg McCaffrey, Geneva, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Ryan T. McKeever, Omaha, Nebraska
B.S.B.A., Economics
Gabriel Allen McNee, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Grant Carlton Menard, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., Marketing
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Luke C. Mennen, Iowa City
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Alexander Davis Meyer, Elm Grove, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science/Finance
Jamie Kristine Miller, Centennial, Colorado
B.S.B.A., Management
Khairul Ashraf Mizan, Port Dickson, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Business Studies
Muhammad Shafiq Mohd Nasran, Kajang, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Evelyn Vanessa Mutagaywa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
B.S.B.A., Accounting, Actuarial Science
Ellyson Lynn Nachazel, Hampton
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Kristina Lee Neel, Saint Louis, Missouri
B.S.B.A., Information Systems
Jenna Lynn Nelson, Fairfield
B.S.B.A., Marketing, Information Systems
Mark V. Nguyen, Des Moines
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Sarah Grace Nicholson, Overland Park, Kansas
B.S.B.A., Marketing, Management
Shane Patrick Nicholson, Iowa City
B.S.B.A., Finance
Hannah R. Niemann, Cedar Falls
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Kaylynn Nicole Noethlich, Doland, South Dakota
B.S.B.A., Marketing, Economics
Emily Marie Norton, Des Moines
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Calleigh E. O’Connor, Chicago, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Cameron N. Olson, Monument, Colorado
B.S.B.A., Finance
Curtis Benjamin Olson, Cumming
B.S.B.A., Accounting, Finance
Johnathan Martin Osifuye-White, Woodbury, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Economics, International Business
Yee Jun Ow, Ipoh, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Liwei Pan, Guangzhou, China
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Stephen Broderick Papajcik, Edwardsville, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Ethan Francis Parafink, Lemont, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Marketing
David S. Park, Skokie, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Marketing, Entrepreneurial Management
Timothy A. Perkins, Lake Quivira, Kansas
B.S.B.A., Entrepreneurial Management, Marketing
Madison Renay Peter, Eagan, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Maxwell Scott Pilkerton, Huntley, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Finance
Jackson Louis Pointon, Woodbury, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Management, Marketing
Thomas Joseph Poll, Mundelein, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Allyson Patricia Poremba, Gurnee, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Caleb Zachary Potratz, Mahtomedi, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Information Systems, Quantitative Economics
Jeremy Allen Price, Hamburg, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Management, Information Systems
Alex Lawrence Prusa, Omaha, Nebraska
B.S.B.A., Management, Marketing
Rajat Prashant Puranik, Vernon Hills, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Capris Brionne Quaites, Omaha, Nebraska
B.S.B.A., International Business, Marketing
Kamarul Fariz Bin Rahmat, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Genevieve Rose Randall, Fulton, Missouri
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Marisa Mae Rice, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., Marketing, Management
Harrison A. Richards, Mundelein, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Allison Leigh Richter, Des Moines
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Information Systems
Lauren Marie Riley, Denver, Colorado
B.S.B.A., International Business Marketing
Samantha Jo Rose, Crystal Lake, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Accounting, Information Systems
Ryan Thomas Ross, Algonquin, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Finance, Marketing
Madison Martha Ruskell, Burnsville, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., International Business, Management
Nicole Lynn Russell, Glasford, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Hannah Brooke Ruszczyk, Apple Valley, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Management, Marketing
Aakash Suresh Sadhwani, Accra, Ghana
B.S.B.A., Business Studies
Alicia Gayle Sanderson, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Ricky Adams Sandoval, Des Moines
B.S.B.A., Entrepreneurial Management
Rachel Michelle Schaefer, Elgin, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Accounting, Information Systems
Lauren Marie Schallhorn, Hartland, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Kevin Anthony Schepanski, Anamosa
B.S.B.A., Information Systems, Marketing
Leigh Bailey Schissel, Waverly
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Makena Ryann Schoene, Seattle, Washington
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Andrew John Schultz, Johnston
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Madison Kate Schuster, Poplar Grove, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Actuarial Science
Elizabeth Marie Scott, Racine, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., Marketing, Management
Su Khim See, Ipoh, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Nathan C. Self, Chanhassen, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Tierney Lee Sereika, Eagan, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Karter Kristin Smith, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Management, Marketing
Melissa Ann Snavely, La Farge, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., Finance, Accounting
David John Snow, New Berlin, Wisconsin
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Jason Rafael Solomon, Bloomingdale, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Tyler Somen, Windham, New Hampshire
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Morgan Paige Springer, Runnells
B.S.B.A., International Business
Jessica L. Spurrell, Cedar Rapids
B.S.B.A., Quantitative Economics
Rocco Joseph Stefanini, Indian Head Park, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Finance
Nina Augusta Strong, Streamwood, Illinois
B.A., Economics
Serena Roe Swanson, Prior Lake, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., International Business, Marketing
Ryan L. Szewczyk, McHenry, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Foung Tain, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Alwin Zhe Shuen Tan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Information Systems
Khai Wei Tan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Finance
Shao Ze Tan, Klang, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science/Finance
Kimberly Lauren Taylor, Wood Dale, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Shi Xian Teow, Butterworth, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Shianne Ellen Thomas, Grimes
B.S.B.A., International Business
Krysta Rena’ Thomason, Le Roy, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Management
Kylie Alissa Thompson, Normal,, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Information Systems, Marketing
Joseph B. Tinker, Des Moines
B.S.B.A., Entrepreneurial Management
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Jessica Terese Toone, Cary, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Mitchell Donald Torborg, Sartell, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Data Analytics
Katheryn Elizabeth Tossick, Quincy, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Neal Andrew Usry, Shreveport, Louisiana
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Finance
Claire Marie Van Treeck, Indianola
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Finance
Juliana E. Varner, Ballwin, Missouri
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science/Finance
Michael E. Vigen, Bettendorf
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Marketing
Christopher Brian Walsh, Saint Peters, Missouri
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Kayla Marie Wandersee, Waconia, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Management
Adam Scott Weatherly, Parkville, Missouri
B.S.B.A., Finance
Augusta Lauren Weide, Saint Louis Park, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Finance International Business
Megan A. Weisert, Mackinaw, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Finance International Business
Allison Nicole Werth, Round Lake, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Finance
Peter West, Montgomery, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Matthew Paul Wilkens, Morrison, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Management
Rhiana Nicole Williams, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Accounting, Information Systems
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Sydney Erin Williams, Osage
B.S.B.A., Accounting/Information Systems
Andrew James Wong, Maple Grove, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics
Nicole Sarah Woods, St Charles, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Marketing, Management
Graham D. Woodward, Edina, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Andrew John Yarwood, South Elgin, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Management, Marketing
Azwirah Yasin, Georgetown, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Jason A. Yech, Poplar Grove, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Finance
Foong Hui Yeoh, Kuantan, Malaysia
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Korey Wai-Ming Yuen, Crystal Lake, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Marketing
Jamie Marie Zaine, West Saint Paul, Minnesota
B.S.B.A., Finance
Taylor Jordan Zant, Libertyville, Illinois
B.S.B.A., Marketing, International Business
Hongbo Zhang, Beijing, China
B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science
Yu Zhong, Guangzhou, China
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Jie Zhou, Hengshui, China
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Xin Zhou, Chongqing, China
B.S.B.A., Accounting
college of pharmacy and health sciences
Candidates Presented by Dean Renae J. Chesnut
Associate Professor ??????? and
Professor ??????????, Marshals
Amy L. Arrocena, North Aurora, Illinois
B.S., Health Sciences
Adam R. Braegelmann, Big Lake, Minnesota
B.S., Health Sciences
Danielle Justine Buettner, Rochester, Minnesota
B.S., Health Sciences
Courtney Elizabeth Carr, Bettendorf
B.S., Health Sciences
Nicholas Ronald Chambers, Chicago Heights, Illinois
B.S., Health Sciences
Emily M. Conway, Chicago, Illinois
B.S., Health Sciences
Abigail Kathleen Cowan, Maple Grove, Minnesota
B.S., Health Sciences
Nga Le Van Dang, Hanoi, Vietnam
B.S., Health Sciences
Brooke E. Dennis, Wauconda, Illinois
B.S., Health Sciences
Nirvan Krishna Dharampaul, Lakeville, Minnesota
B.S., Health Sciences
Ella Jane Dublin, Kirksville, Missouri
B.S., Health Sciences
Reid Gerald Giovanine, Moline, Illinois
B.S., Health Sciences
Kyle Richard Godwin, Davis Junction, Illinois
B.S., Health Sciences
Manny S. Jacobson, Palatine, Illinois
B.S., Health Sciences
Haley Marie Kelling, Bettendorf
B.S., Health Sciences
Shane Kenneth Kozlowski, Saint Peters, Missouri
B.S., Health Sciences
Alexander Roland Krcmar, Arlington Heights, Illinois
B.S., Health Sciences
Lisa D. Lowe, Unionville, Missouri
B.S., Health Sciences
Madison Lynn Maring, Eudora, Kansas
B.S., Health Sciences
Rebecca A. McCaughey, Lenexa, Kansas
B.S., Health Sciences
Ross A. McKenzie, Chaska, Minnesota
B.S., Health Sciences
Jennifer L. Netwal, Farmington, Minnesota
B.S., Health Sciences
Nghi Dung Huynh Nguyen, Des Moines
B.S., Health Sciences
Katherine Alice North, Cedar Rapids
B.S., Health Sciences
Elizabeth Molitor Nortman, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
B.S., Health Sciences
Renee Arvind Patel, Ankeny
B.S., Health Sciences
Elizabeth Reid Peterson, Minneapolis, Minnesota
B.S., Health Sciences
Anthony T. Petta, Frankfort, Illinois
B.S., Health Sciences
McKenzie Rose Pfeffer, Bloomington, Minnesota
B.S., Health Sciences
Malkan Pilipovic, Waukee
B.S., Health Sciences
Cortni Lyn Rush, Mason City
B.S., Health Sciences
Alex Jeffrey Rutter, Ames
B.S., Health Sciences
Jessica Summer Satterfield, Overland Park, Kansas
B.S., Health Sciences
Richard J. Serrano, Peoria, Illinois
B.S., Health Sciences
Haley Ann Souhrada, Johnston
B.S., Health Sciences
Michelle Ann Thommi, Omaha, Nebraska
B.S., Health Sciences
Kyli Marie Torkelson, Rushford, Minnesota
B.S., Health Sciences
Brittany N. Watznauer, West Point
B.S., Health Sciences
Mackenzie Elizabeth Woolwich, Kildeer, Illinois
B.S., Health Sciences
bachelor degrees
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school of journalism and mass communication
Candidates Presented by Dean Kathleen A. Richardson
Associate Professor ?????? and
Associate Professor ??????????, Marshals
bachelor degrees
Alexandria Nicole Adelman, San Diego, California
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Laura Nicole Alexander, Allen, Texas
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Zachary Ian Allen, Hamilton, Missouri
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising
Mackenzie Sue Allison, Duluth, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Thalia Anguiano, Bensenville, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Brandon Christopher Bader
Colorado Springs, Colorado B.A.J.M.C., Radio & Television Producing
Emily Rachel Bagg,Deerfield, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising-Creative
Lauren Rose Baker, Winfield
B.A.J.M.C., Radio & Television Producing
Emily Elizabeth Bauer, Chaska, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Aaron Michael Bell, Clive
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Rachel Marie Berggren, Streamwood, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising Account Management
Hannah Rose Bigot, Delano, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Radio & Television Producing
Zachary Daniel Blevins, Roscoe, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication
Joseph Robert Buising, Johnston
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising Account Management
Jessica Kathryn Campbell, West Des Moines
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Kristen Lynn Carver, West Des Moines
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Caroline Drummond Closson, Waukee
B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication
Sarah Elizabeth Coleman, Cedar Rapids
B.A.J.M.C., Radio & Television Producing
Joseline Andrea Contreras Muralles
Guatemala City, Guatemala
B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication
Geoffrey E. Daley, Argyle, Wisconsin
B.A.J.M.C., Radio & Television Producing
Maggie Elizabeth Dickman, Le Mars
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Jessica Ann DiDominick, Elmhurst, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Radio & Television Producing
Nicole Marie Dohm, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Caitlin Samantha Eames, Southlake, Texas
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Taylor L. Eisenhauer, Herrin, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Zoe Alexandra Ekonomou, Wheaton, Illinois
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B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Megan Lynn Ellis, Saint Charles
B.A.J.M.C., Radio & Television Producing
Jasen Hossein Emamian, West Des Moines
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Bridget Marita Fahey, Elmwood Park, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising-Creative
Joseph James Fahey IV, Aurora, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication
Reed Craig Fischer, Minnetonka, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Nicholas John Frandsen, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Lauren Joy Gaffino, Aurora, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Morgan Leigh Graff, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Kelsea Kay Graham, Kansas City, Missouri
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising
Annika L. Grassl, Eagan, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Morgan McKenzie Gstalter, Skokie, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., News/Internet
Brooke Kay Haesemeyer, Apple Valley, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production
Taylor Alexis Hamberg, Alton, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Kate Chastain Havens, Leon
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Ashley Nicole Hawkins, Lenexa, Kansas
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Rebecca Jean Hawkins, Bloomington, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Jack M. Hellie, Sartell, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication
Matthew Luis Helmerichs, Victoria, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising
Jeffrey John Hersheway, Geneva, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising-Creative
Madison Creger Holmes, Des Moines
B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication
Sarah Marie Hubbard, Ankeny
B.A.J.M.C., News/Internet
Miranda Catherine Jama, Sycamore, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Jacob Enevold Jensen, Lunderskov, Denmark
B.A.J.M.C., Radio & Television Producing
Megan Arlene Johns, Beloit, Wisconsin
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
James Andrew Jolly, Niwot, Colorado
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, Advertising
Courtney Victoria Kalender, Nassau, The Bahamas
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Jennifer LeJeune Krane, Minnetonka, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Giuliana Antoinette LaMantia, Carol Stream, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Molly JoAnn Lamoureux, Storm Lake
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Levi Belle Larson, Jefferson
B.A.J.M.C., Broadcast News
Carly A. Laurent, Excelsior, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Kelly Joanne Leatherman, Lawrence, Kansas
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Sarah Kay LeBlanc, Port Washington, Wisconsin
B.A.J.M.C., News/Internet
Beth P. LeValley, Waukee
B.A.J.M.C., News/Internet
Sarah Jane Lewis, Johnston
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Hannah Elizabeth Little, Woodstock, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Mary Katherine Morgan Longman, Sidney
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Shelby Alyse Malinski, Chocowinty, North Carolina
B.A.J.M.C., Radio & Television Producing
Lauren Nicole Manecke, Pella
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Kelly M. Marble, Hopkins, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Sarah Joan Mattes, Palatine, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, Magazines
Madison Rose McConnell, Duluth, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Mason Mason Morgan, Dallas, Texas
B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication
Marianna Elena Moroz, Plymouth, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Savana Corinne Morrison, Kearney, Missouri
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Cassidy Elise Myers, Lakeville, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising
Ana Nikabadze, Tbilisi, Georgia
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Derek Michael Nystrom, Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations, Advertising
Samantha Olea, Addison, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Turner J. Olson, Farmington, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., News/Internet
Catherine Emily Osborne, Lincoln, Nebraska
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Madison Elizabeth Ottenbacher, Fargo, North Dakota
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Cheyenne Taylor Ramsay, Champlin, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising
Lauren Taylor Reno, Bloomington, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Grace Elena Rogers, Lenexa, Kansas
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Samantha Anne Rud, Maple Grove, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Mia Simone Rush, Lansing, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Thomas C. Scearce, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Sydney Leanna Schulte, West Des Moines
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Maura Louise Scott, Glenview, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising Account Management
Shaeffer Muehlbach Smith, Kansas City, Missouri
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Lauren Elisabeth Stanton, Carol Stream, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Melissa Anne Studach, Springfield, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Bryann Lee Sullivan, Joliet, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising Account Management
Kevin J. Thompson, Libertyville, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Allison Hope Trebacz, McHenry, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Angela Norell Ufheil, Lake Zurich, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Nadia Evanne Valentine, La Salle, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Broadcast News
Emily Jane VanSchmus, Lawrence, Kansas
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Anna M. VanWaardhuizen, Rock Island, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Brooke Holly Vaske, Manchester
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising
Jacqueline Joyce Walther, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Nicholas Michael Wasik, Park Ridge, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Sydney Elaina Watson, Lawrence, Kansas
B.A.J.M.C., Advertising
Timothy S. Webber, Olathe, Kansas
B.A.J.M.C., News/Internet
Kendall Jane Wenaas, Fargo, North Dakota
B.A.J.M.C., Magazines
Elyse Marie Wheaton, Lakeville, Minnesota
B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations
Daniel Martin White, Evanston, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., Radio & Television Producing
Claudia Anne Williams, Moline, Illinois
B.A.J.M.C., News/Internet 21
HONORS DESIGNATION
Honors at Graduation
Students who have attained academic excellence and high scholastic achievement on the basis
of cumulative grade point average of 60 or more undergraduate hours at Drake University are
recognized with the following honors:
cum laude — Students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.69
magna cum laude — Students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.70 and 3.89
summa cum laude — Students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.90 and above
Transfer students who have fewer than 60 hours may receive honors based on criteria outlined
in the Drake catalog.
The Honors Program
The Honors Program is an all-University concentration with an interdisciplinary curriculum that
allows students to supplement their personal educational goals by exploring unique subjects and
pursuing special projects.
Students in the Honors Program earn University Honors by completing 19 credit hours in honors
seminars, conducting and presenting a three-credit Honors senior thesis project, and achieving a
3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average.
HONOR SOCIETIES
Alpha Kappa Delta — Sociology
Alpha Lambda Delta — First-Year Students
Alpha Mu Gamma — Foreign Language
Alpha Sigma Lambda — Adult Students
Beta Beta Beta — Biology
Beta Gamma Sigma — Business Administration
Chi Omega Lambda — Chemistry
Drake Accounting Honorary Society
Kappa Delta Pi — Education
Kappa Mu Epsilon — Mathematics
Kappa Tau Alpha — Journalism
Lambda Alpha — Anthropology
Mortar Board — Senior
Nu Rho Psi — Neuroscience
Omicron Delta Kappa — Junior and Senior
Order of Omega — Greek
Phi Alpha Theta — History
Phi Beta Kappa — Scholarship
Phi Delta Epsilon — Pre-Medicine
Phi Lambda Sigma — Pharmacy Leadership
Pi Alpha Alpha — Public Administration
Pi Kappa Lambda — Music
Pi Sigma Alpha — Political Science
Pi Sigma Iota — Foreign Language
Psi Chi — Psychology
Rho Chi — Pharmacy
Sigma Tau Delta — English
IAPLS — Undergraduate Research
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Alpha Kappa Psi — Business
Delta Sigma Pi — Business
Gamma Iota Sigma — Business
Kappa Psi — Pharmacy
Lambda Kappa Sigma — Pharmacy
Mu Phi Epsilon — Music
Phi Beta — Performing and
Creative Arts
Phi Chi Theta — Business and
Economics
Phi Delta Chi — Pharmacy
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia — Music
Sigma Alpha Iota — Music
Sigma Pi Sigma — Physics
Academic excellence, outstanding performance, leadership, upholding the highest standards and ideals, character,
personality, promise of success and high level of ability, talent, and potential are the various criteria for membership
in these organizations.
The honors designations are based upon grades earned through the Fall 2016 semester and are subject to change
based upon grades earned thereafter. Names listed in honor societies and professional organizations include
December 2016 graduates.
This commencement program does not constitute an official list of confirmed graduates or confirmed academic
honors for the May 13, 2017, commencement at Drake University. Participation in the commencement ceremony
does not signify that degrees and academic honors have been awarded unless all pertinent academic requirements
have been met.
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HONORS RECIPIENTS
the honors program
university honors
Sarah Irene Adams
Nicholas James Bianchina
Hannah Rose Bigot
Grace Francine Boatman
Skylar Thomas Borchardt
Christina Mary Bravos
Emma Lee Clemon
Brenna Kathleen Cox
Elena Megan Dietz
Megan Lynn Ellis
Courtney June Gordon
Annika L. Grassl
Alliyah Christine Greaver
Nathan Jon Jacobson
Victoria Helena Johnson
James Andrew Jolly
Kate Elizabeth Kemper
Whitney Alexandrea
Leming-Salisbury
Hannah Elizabeth Little
Beth Lois Macnab
Samuel Anton Meyer
Kailyn Renee Miller
Marianna Elena Moroz
John Thomas Noble
Sophia Regina Ottomanelli
Arti Valji Patel
Grace Elena Rogers
Hannah Elizabeth Sauer
Sydney Leanna Schulte
Bridget Ann Sledz
Bryan Alexander Sloss
Annie Hill Snyder
Elaina Joy Steenson
Jade Melelani Suganuma
Jacqueline Renee
Thompson
Angela Norell Ufheil
Emily Jane VanSchmus
Benjamin Douglas
Weinberg
John Timothy Wingert
Harrison Xiong-Yee Yu
all-university honors
oreon e. scott
award
This award is presented
to students receiving the
baccalaureate degree,
who have attended Drake
University for at least four
semesters, and who have
been of the greatest service
to the University during their
years at the University.
Brytani Cavil
mortar board
order of omega
Nicholas James Bianchina
Hannah Rose Bigot
Natalie Anne Deerr
Caitlin Samantha Eames
Amber Jean Haberl
Jennifer LeJeune Krane
Kelly Joanne Leatherman
Beth Lois Macnab
Marianna Elena Moroz
Katherine Alice North
Grace Elena Rogers
Elaina Joy Steenson
Krysta Rena’ Thomason
Katherine Anne Walther
Josiah Daniel Baumann
Nicholas James Bianchina
Madeline Rose Cohen
Mollie E. Cooper
Elena Megan Dietz
Daniel Michael Finn
Parker Reid Foote
Jacqueline Leigh
Heymann
Alexandra Anne Iwasko
Kate Elizabeth Kemper
Karli Marie Kisch
Ross A. McKenzie
Samuel Anton Meyer
Kailyn Renee Miller
Marianna Elena Moroz
Miranda Kasel Olson
Kyle Timothy Persons
Ryan John Skajewski
Shaeffer Muehlbach Smith
Krysta Rena’ Thomason
Benjamin Douglas
Weinberg
Mackenzie Elizabeth
Woolwich
Harrison Xiong-Yee Yu
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school of education honors
summa cum laude
magna cum laude
cum laude
Traci Jean Copeland
Mary Katherine Dippold
Shelley Elaine Draur
Nicole Arden Kincius
Veronica Mary Kremer
Derick W. Ludwig
Hannah Lin Smith
Sydney Jean Staudt
Emily A. Bowman
Kathryn Jameson
Brightwell
Emelia Louise Clement
Lara Emily Cox
Brianna Lynn Donnelly
Madeleine Nicole Emrich
Katherine Colleen Filosa
Alexandra Anne Iwasko
Rainey Colleen Lecher
Shealagh Kathleen Lyons
Aundrea Claire Milecki
Miranda Kasel Olson
Kyle Timothy Persons
Emily Nicole Prier
Olivia May Stutz
Shelby Lynn Varney
Payton J. Ball
Erin Barbara Griffin
Jocelyn Rae Hommes
Tony Joesph Kirby
Olivia Ann Orichiella
Katie Lynn Ruga
departmental
honors
Payton J. Ball
Emily A. Bowman
Kathryn Jameson
Brightwell
Emelia Louise Clement
Traci Jean Copeland
Lara Emily Cox
Mary Katherine Dippold
Brianna Lynn Donnelly
Shelley Elaine Draur
Madeleine Nicole Emrich
Katherine Colleen Filosa
Erin Barbara Griffin
Jocelyn Rae Hommes
Alexandra Anne Iwasko
Nicole Arden Kincius
Veronica Mary Kremer
Rainey Colleen Lecher
Derick W. Ludwig
Shealagh Kathleen Lyons
Aundrea Claire Milecki
Miranda Kasel Olson
Olivia Ann Orichiella
Kyle Timothy Persons
Emily Nicole Prier
Katie Lynn Ruga
Hannah Lin Smith
Sydney Jean Staudt
Olivia May Stutz
Shelby Lynn Varney
kappa delta pi
Mary Katherine Dippold
Brianna Lynn Donnelly
Madeleine Nicole Emrich
Katherine Colleen Filosa
Alexandra Anne Iwasko
Shealagh Kathleen Lyons
Michelle Allison Mooney
Miranda Kasel Olson
Hannah Lin Smith
Shelby Lynn Varney
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college of arts and sciences honors
summa cum laude
magna cum laude
Rebekah Anne Backes
Nicholas James Bianchina
Jeremy Paul Clark
Jessia Lynn Connelly
Brenna Kathleen Cox
Natalie Anne Deerr
Daniel Paul Deeter
Maggie Elizabeth
Dickman
Elena Megan Dietz
Kyle Robert Drehmel
Sara Elizabeth Filo
Connor J. Finholt
Kaitlyn Aileen Finneran
Morgan Love Gehrls
Alliyah Christine Greaver
Amber Jean Haberl
Cassandra Teal Hardy
Kate Chastain Havens
Jacqueline Leigh Heymann
Nathan Jon Jacobson
Anna Yeaji Kim
Kelly Joanne Leatherman
Sarah Kay LeBlanc
Megan Lecia Lindmark
Beth Lois Macnab
Arthur Robert Obst
Sophia Regina
Ottomanelli
Krista Kay Petersen
Caleb Zachary Potratz
Cole Riley Spletstoser
Meghan Elizabeth Stevens
Jade Melelani Suganuma
Lauren Jayne Sundby
Eve Marie Thomas
Krysta Rena’ Thomason
Kathryn Marie Thuestad
Angela Norell Ufheil
Christopher Brian Walsh
Ryan Harrison Wealther
Benjamin Douglas
Weinberg
Ryan Lester Wiskerchen
Morgan Claire Witte
Kiana Rose Anderson
Haley Lynn Ashlin
Haley Morgan Barbour
Katherine Elizabeth
Berger
Emily A. Bowman
Ruby Christine Carlson
Kerstin Donat
Bryce C. Dorff
Megan Lynn Ellis
Reece Warren Elphic
Jasen Hossein Emamian
Bridget Marita Fahey
Aaron Matthew Feldman
Katherine Colleen Filosa
Megan Marie Fischer
Reed Craig Fischer
Courtney June Gordon
Kelsea Kay Graham
Daniel P. Guenet
Ashley Lynne Gullett
Madeline Claire Hasley
Jacob Aladar Hession
Caitlin Bailey Ingle
Courtney Victoria
Kalender
Kate Elizabeth Kemper
Karli Marie Kisch
Matthew R. Klos
Abigail Rose Koski
Jennifer LeJeune Krane
Ken Alec Kuniy
Omoteniola Aishat
Lamina
Samuel Jon Logterman
Jonathan Xavior
Fitzgerald Lueth
Kelly M. Marble
David Timothy Mascharka
Kelly Marie McKenna
Christian Michael
McMurray
Samuel Anton Meyer
Aundrea Claire Milecki
Madison Rose Moran
Kristina Lee Neel
Kelsey N. Panfil
Malkan Pilipovic
Emily Nicole Prier
Calvin James Quarterman
Kamarul Fariz Bin Rahmat
Ann Marie Samuelson
Kayla Gabrielle Schween
Morgan Rose Semerad
Bridget Ann Sledz
Bryan Alexander Sloss
Elaina Joy Steenson
Nicholas William Stuart
Shianne Ellen Thomas
Jacqueline Renee
Thompson
Michael Timothy
Thorison
Timothy S. Webber
Jamie Marie Willer
John Timothy Wingert
cum laude
Lauren Rose Baker
Rikita Chetan Bhakta
Grace Francine Boatman
Hannah Christine Bovard
Molly Ann Brandt
Paul Brenin
Gabrielle Ariana Brodek
Rachel Anne Challender
Caroline Drummond
Closson
Zachary Tyler Decker
Adam Michael Dooley
Cody Ward Dressler
Caitlin Samantha Eames
Paige Kathryn Ernste
Mahesh Missir Gaya
Kohl Douglas Gullett
Angela R. Gust
Amelia Jo Hammond
Sean Dalton Hannah
Jocelyn Rae Hommes
Megan Arlene Johns
Aldin Karic
Christopher J. Kennedy
Micah A. Kortan
Kayla M. Kroner
Sarah Christine Larson
Hayley Rachel LeBlanc
Aaron Xian Ti Lee
Sarah Jane Lewis
Esther Lim
Alexandra Arlene
McMullen
Jennifer Marie Meisinger
Grant Carlton Menard
Kailyn Renee Miller
Bryan William Nance
Samantha L. Nielsen
Madison Elizabeth
Ottenbacher
Jessica Rose Richter
Grace Elena Rogers
Cyrus William
Schoonmaker II
Maura Louise Scott
Ryan John Skajewski
Patrick Allen Stall
Jessica Elizabeth Tomann
Katherine Anne Walther
Emily Christine Walton
Megan A. Weisert
Marial DeeAnne Williams
Harrison Xiong-Yee Yu
departmental
honors
Kiana Rose Anderson
Haley Lynn Ashlin
Rebekah Anne Backes
Haley Morgan Barbour
Katherine Elizabeth
Berger
Nicholas James Bianchina
Grace Francine Boatman
Emily A. Bowman
Paul Brenin
Ruby Christine Carlson
Rachel Anne Challender
Jeremy Paul Clark
Jessia Lynn Connelly
Brenna Kathleen Cox
Natalie Anne Deerr
Daniel Paul Deeter
Maggie Elizabeth
Dickman
Elena Megan Dietz
Adam Michael Dooley
Kyle Robert Drehmel
Reece Warren Elphic
Jasen Hossein Emamian
Sara Elizabeth Filo
Katherine Colleen Filosa
Connor J. Finholt
Kaitlyn A. Finneran
Megan Marie Fischer
Reed Craig Fischer
Morgan Love Gehrls
Kelsea Kay Graham
Alliyah Christine Greaver
Daniel P. Guenet
Amber Jean Haberl
Cassandra Teal Hardy
Madeline Claire Hasley
Kate Chastain Havens
Jacob Aladar Hession
Jacqueline Leigh
Heymann
Caitlin Bailey Ingle
Nathan Jon Jacobson
Courtney Victoria
Kalender
Anna Yeaji Kim
Matthew R. Klos
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Jennifer LeJeune Krane
Kelly Joanne Leatherman
Sarah Kay LeBlanc
Aaron Xian Ti Lee
Megan Lecia Lindmark
Jonathan Xavior
Fitzgerald Lueth
Beth Lois Macnab
Mathew Harris Marcus
David Timothy
Mascharka
Kelly Marie McKenna
Madison Rose Moran
Kristina Lee Neel
Arthur Robert Obst
Sophia Regina
Ottomanelli
Krista Kay Petersen
Malkan Pilipovic
Caleb Zachary Potratz
Emily Nicole Prier
Calvin James Quarterman
Kamarul Fariz Bin Rahmat
Ann Marie Samuelson
Cyrus William
Schoonmaker II
Kayla Gabrielle Schween
Ryan John Skajewski
Bridget Ann Sledz
Bryan Alexander Sloss
Cole Riley Spletstoser
Patrick Allen Stall
Elaina Joy Steenson
Meghan Elizabeth Stevens
Jade Melelani Suganuma
Lauren Jayne Sundby
Eve Marie Thomas
Krysta Rena’ Thomason
Michael Timothy
Thorison
Kathryn Marie Thuestad
Jessica Elizabeth Tomann
Angela Norell Ufheil
Christopher Brian Walsh
Ryan Harrison Wealther
BenjaminDouglas
Weinberg
Jamie Marie Willer
John Timothy Wingert
Ryan Lester Wiskerchen
Morgan Claire Witte
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alpha kappa delta (sociology honor society)
beta beta beta
(biology honor
society)
kappa mu epsilon
(mathematics
honor society)
Hannah Christine Bovard
Brenna Kathleen Cox
Nicholas James Bianchina
Alexandria N. Fiscus
Ashley Lynne Gullett
David James Hammond
Cassandra Teal Hardy
Danira Ibrahimovic
Aldin Karic
Rhiannan Mahala
Kauffman
Olivia Rae Kessler
Abigail Rose Koski
Alyson Rose Kruger
Ken Alec Kuniy
Sarah Christine Larson
Niha Asif Majeed
Alexandra Arlene
McMullen
Husein Mehmedovic
Samantha L. Nielsen
Arti Valji Patel
Krista Kay Petersen
Malkan Pilipovic
Thomas Culligan Rooney
Lauren Jayne Sundby
Daniel Paul Deeter
David Timothy Mascharka
alpha mu gamma
(foreign language honor
society)
Hailey Morgan Barbour
Joshua S. Boeschen
Courtney June Gordon
Kate Elizabeth Kemper
Kailyn Renee Miller
Jade Melelani Suganuma
Megan A. Weisert
John Timothy Wingert
Morgan Claire Witte
Harrison Xiong-Yee Yu
chi omega lambda (chemistry honor society)
None lambda alpha
(anthropology
honor society)
No Known Names
nu rho psi (neuroscience
honorary society)
Kelsey N. Panfil phi alpha theta
(history honor
society)
No Known Names
phi beta kappa
(national honor
society)
phi mu alpha sinfonia
(????????????)
psi chi
(psychology
honor society)
sigma pi sigma
(physics honor
society)
Rebekah Anne Backes
Jeremy Paul Clark
Brenna Kathleen Cox
Elena Megan Dietz
Sara Elizabeth Filo
Katherine Colleen Filosa
Courtney June Gordon
Graham Michael Isaacson
Ken Alec Kuniy
Arthur Robert Obst
Krista Kay Petersen
Kayla Gabrielle Schween
Lauren Jayne Sundby
Ryan Lester Wiskerchen
Kyle Timothy Persons
Adam S. Ussher
Sarah Irene Adams
Cody Ward Dressler
Olivia Rae Kessler
Karli Marie Kisch
Hayley Rachel LeBlanc
Jastin Amor Meyer
Sarah Ann Mork
Krysta Rena’ Thomason
Jessica Elizabeth Tomann
Daniel Paul Deeter
Christian Michael
McMurray
phi delta epsilon
(pre-medicine
honor society)
Nicholas James Bianchina
Kyle Robert Drehmel
Ella Jane Dublin
Kaitlyn Aileen Finneran
Cassandra Teal Hardy
Danira Ibrahimovic
Karli Marie Kisch
Ken Alec Kuniy
Hayley Rachel LeBlanc
Alexandra Arlene
McMullen
Taylor Lee Scott
Michael Timothy
Thorison
Ryan Harrison Wealther
pi kappa lambda
(music honor
society)
No Known Names
pi sigma alpha
(political
science honor
society)
Courtney June Gordon
Megan Arlene Johns
Kate Elizabeth Kemper
Ryan John Skawjewski
Shianne Ellen Thomas
John Timothy Wingert
Ryan Lester Wiskerchen
Harrison Xiong-Yee Yu
sigma alpha iota
(music professional organization
for women)
Sarah Elizabeth Coleman
Angela R. Gust
Amelia Jo Hammond
Jill Suzanne Morgan
Hannah R. Niemann
Jessica Elizabeth Podemski
Morgan Rose Semarad
Jordan Patricia Stammers
Elaina Joy Steenson
Marial DeeAnne Williams
sigma tau delta
(english honor
society)
Kathryn Marie Allen
Sara Elizabeth Filo
Katherine Colleen Filosa
Jocelyn Rae Hommes
Jennifer LeJeune Krane
Jonathan Xavior Fitzgerald Lueth
Aundrea Claire Milecki
Arthur Robert Obst
Sydney Leanna Schulte
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college of business and public administration honors
summa cum laude
magna cum laude
cum laude
Josiah Daniel Baumann
Delaney Lurie Beier
Erin Nicole Bruggeman
Trevor James Carlson
Karolina Chau Chau
McCormick James
Deering
Elena Megan Dietz
Connor J. Finholt
Melissa Ann Geffre
Peter D. Gorski
Taylor Marie Halling
Kylie Noel Jacobsen
Ee Kean Kew
Samuel R. Klann
Shannon Nicole Lyons
Nicholas William
Manzoni
Evelyn Vanessa
Mutagaywa
Caleb Zachary Potratz
Harrison A. Richards
Allison Leigh Richter
Hannah Brooke Ruszczyk
Krysta Rena’ Thomason
Christopher Brian Walsh
Jamie Marie Zaine
George Odhiambo Adede
Alycia Morgan Barron
Linnea R. Bellomo
Austin Mark Bettle
Kylie Michelle Boeve
Tanner John Brockway
Daniel Michael Finn
Shang Shi Gan
Daniel P. Guenet
Daniel Luke Hammer
Madeline Marie Harris
Hani Asfarina Kipayatu
Allah
Matthew R. Klos
Nichola Anthony Kocisak
Mikayla Anne Lawrence
Samuel Jon Logterman
Southanary Samanta
Macvilay
Kristina Lee Neel
Jenna Lynn Nelson
Sarah Grace Nicholson
Alex Lawrence Prusa
Capris Brionne Quaites
Kamarul Fariz Bin Rahmat
Samantha Jo Rose
Karter Kristin Smith
David John Snow
Alwin Zhe Shuen Tan
Shi Xian Teow
Shianne Ellen Thomas
Neal Andrew Usry
Claire Marie Van Treeck
Juliana E. Varner
Michael E. Vigen
Andrew James Wong
Taylor Jordan Zant
Joshua S. Boeschen
Travis August Brauer
Jiayi Cen
MadelineRose Cohen
Rebecca Leah Cohen
Ryan Peter Dalton
Parker Reid Foote
Muengnenshime Sunday
Goshit
Daniel Joseph Gould
Whitney Elizabeth
Hanson
Samuel F. Hehir
Matthew Robert Horas
Hannah Rae Jorgensen
Micah A. Kortan
Beth P. LeValley
Chee Hann Loh
Derek William Major
Grant Carlton Menard
Muhammad Shafiq Mohd
Nasran
Hannah R. Niemann
Kaylynn Nicole Noethlich
Curtis Benjamin Olson
Allyson Patricia Poremba
Jeremy Allen Price
Nicole Lynn Russell
Alicia Gayle Sanderson
Leigh Bailey Schissel
Madison Kate Schuster
Augusta Lauren Weide
Megan A. Weisert
Matthew Paul Wilkens
Rhiana Nicole Williams
Sydney Erin Williams
Yu Zhong
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departmental
honors
George Odhiambo Adede
Josiah Daniel Baumann
Delaney Lurie Beier
Linnea R. Bellomo
Travis August Brauer
Erin Nicole Bruggeman
Trevor James Carlson
Karolina Chau Chau
Madeline Rose Cohen
Rebecca Leah Cohen
McCormick James
Deering
Elena Megan Dietz
Connor J. Finholt
Daniel Michael Finn
Shang Shi Gan
Melissa Ann Geffre
Peter D. Gorski
Daniel P. Guenet
Taylor Marie Halling
Daniel Luke Hammer
Whitney Elizabeth
Hanson
Madeline Marie Harris
Samuel F. Hehir
Kylie Noel Jacobsen
Ee Kean Kew
Samuel R. Klann
Matthew R. Klos
Mikayla Anne Lawrence
Beth P. LeValley
Shannon Nicole Lyons
Southanary Samanta
Macvilay
Nicholas William
Manzoni
Evelyn Vanessa
Mutagaywa
Kristina Lee Neel
Jenna Lynn Nelson
Sarah Grace Nicholson
Caleb Zachary Potratz
Alex Lawrence Prusa
Capris Brionne Quaites
Allison Leigh Richter
Samantha Jo Rose
Hannah Brooke Ruszczyk
Karter Kristin Smith
Alwin Zhe Shuen Tan
Krysta Rena’ Thomason
Juliana E. Varner
Christopher Brian Walsh
Rhiana Nicole Williams
Andrew James Wong
Jamie Marie Zaine
Taylor Jordan Zant
drake
accounting
honorary
society
Tanner John Brockway
Erin Nicole Bruggeman
Karolina Chau Chau
Emma Lee Clemon
Madeline Rose Cohen
Garrett Reed Gould
Taylor Marie Halling
Madeline Marie Harris
Kylie Noel Jacobsen
Edward George
Kakenmaster
Mitchell M. Kirby
Shannon Nicole Lyons
Southanary Samanta
Macvilay
Derek William Major
Stephen Broderick
Papajcik
Samantha Jo Rose
Rachel Michelle Schaefer
Leigh Bailey Schissel
Madison Kate Schuster
Melissa Ann Snavely
David John Snow
Jessica Terese Toone
Katheryn Elizabeth
Tossick
Neal Andrew Usry
Claire Marie Van Treeck
Michael E. Vigen
Rhiana Nicole Williams
Sydney Erin Williams
Yu Zhong
Jie Zhou
alpha kappa psi
Alicia Dori Anderson
Josiah Daniel Baumann
Linnea R. Bellomo
Madeline Rose Cohen
Rebecca Leah Cohen
Margaret Christine
Eisfelder
Jordan Foote
Jared Alexander Freemon
Olivia Grace Heise
Hannah Rae Jorgensen
Taylor Erin Julsen
Nikita B. Khara
Linnea V. Lubkeman
Shelby Alyse Malinski
Jenna Lynn Nelson
Timothy A. Perkins
Allyson Patricia Poremba
Rajat Prashant Puranik
Hannah Brooke Ruszczyk
Rachel Michelle Schaefer
Kevin Anthony
Schepanski
Leigh Bailey Schissel
Jessica L. Spurrell
Kylie Alissa Thompson
Kyli Marie Torkelson
Wai Yee Tung
Claire Marie Van Treeck
Jamie Marie Zaine
Xin Zhou
beta gamma
sigma
Matthew John Beine
Jonathan Howard Fortino
delta sigma pi
Allison Leigh Richter
Madison Kate Schuster
Nathan C. Self
Melissa Ann Snavely
Kimberly Lauren Taylor
Megan A. Weisert
Allison Nicole Werth
Rhiana Nicole Williams
gamma iota
sigma
George Odhiambo Abede
Trevor James Carlson
Christopher James
Cerreta
Shang Shi Gan
Peter D. Gorski
Samuel F. Hehir
Ee Kean Kew
Matthew R. Klos
Wu Ping Lai
Xing Yi Li
Ri Yang Lim
Evelyn Vanessa
Mutagaywa
Mark V. Nguyen
Harrison A. Richards
Su Khim See
Jason Rafael Solomon
Christopher Brian Walsh
phi chi theta
alpha kappa psi
scholarship key
winners
Christine Yu Chen
Dylan M. DeClerck
Brittany A. Fish
Jonathan Howard Fortino
Samuel Jesse Gray
Emily Denise Hossley
Roy B. Ju
Madeline Joanne Kasra
Meghan Elizabeth
McLenithan
Emily Marie Olivera
Michael James Schwalen
Sarah Lynn Webster
delta sigma pi
scholarship key
winners
Christine Yu Chen
Dylan M. DeClerck
Jonathan Howard Fortino
Samuel Jesse Gray
Roy B. Ju
Madeline Joanne Kasra
Meghan Elizabeth
McLenithan
Emily Marie Olivera
Michael James Schwalen
Sarah Lynn Webster
Mohammad Nor Abdul
Rahman
Whitney Elizabeth
Hanson
Mikayla Anne Lawrence
Erin Nicole Bruggeman
Jiayi Cen
Daniel A. Creese
Connor J. Finholt
Joy W. Gachii
Madeline Marie Harris
Kylie Noel Jacobsen
Allison Kay Kuhlmann
Shannon Nicole Lyons
Derek William Major
Kristina Lee Neel
Hannah R. Niemann
Kaylynn Nicole Noethlich
Genevieve Rose Randall
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college of pharmacy and health sciences honors
summa cum laude
magna cum laude
cum laude
Katherine Alice North
Alex Jeffrey Rutter
Amy L. Arrocena
Courtney Elizabeth Carr
Nga Le Van Dang
Ella Jane Dublin
Kyle Richard Godwin
Rebecca A. McCaughey
Malkan Pilipovic
Kyli Marie Torkelson
Brooke E. Dennis
Haley Marie Kelling
Madison Lynn Naring
Brittany N. Watznauer
Mackenzie Elizabeth
Woolwich
30
departmental
honors
Courtney Elizabeth Carr
Nga Le Van Dang
Ella Jane Dublin
Kyle Richard Godwin
Rebecca A. McCaughey
Katherine Alice North
Malkan Pilipovic
Alex Jeffrey Rutter
school of journalism and mass communication honors
summa cum laude
magna cum laude
cum laude
Hannah Rose Bigot
Maggie Elizabeth Dickman
Taylor L. Eisenhauer
Kate Chastain Havens
Kelly Joanne Leatherman
Sarah Kay LeBlanc
Samantha Anne Rud
Angela Norell Ufheil
Anna M. VanWaardhuizen
Jessica Kathryn Campbell
Megan Lynn Ellis
Jasen Hossein Emamian
Bridget Marita Fahey
Reed Craig Fischer
Kelsea Kay Graham
James Andrew Jolly
Courtney Victoria
Kalender
Jennifer Lejeune Krane
Kelly M. Marble
Marianna Elena Moroz
Cassidy Elise Myers
Emily Jane VanSchmus
Brooke Holly Vaske
Timothy S. Webber
Laura Nicole Alexander
Lauren Rose Baker
Caroline Drummond
Closson
Jessica Ann DiDominick
Caitlin Samantha Eames
Ashley Nicole Hawkins
Miranda Catherine Jama
Megan Arlene Johns
Molly JoAnn Lamoureux
Beth P. LeValley
Sarah Jane Lewis
Mary Katherine Morgan
Longman
Sarah Joan Mattes
Madison Rose McConnell
Savana Corinne Morrison
Madison E. Ottenbacher
Grace Elena Rogers
Maura Louise Scott
Melissa Anne Studach
Kendall Jane Wenaas
departmental
honors
Lauren Rose Baker
Hannah Rose Bigot
Jessica Kathryn Campbell
Maggie Elizabeth
Dickman
Jessica Ann DiDominick
Taylor L. Eisenhauer
Megan Lynn Ellis
Bridget Marita Fahey
Reed Craig Fischer
Kelsea Kay Graham
Kate Chastain Havens
Ashley Nicole Hawkins
Miranda Catherine Jama
Megan Arlene Johns
James Andrew Jolly
Courtney Victoria
Kalender
Jennifer Lejeune Krane
Kelly Joanne Leatherman
Sarah Kay LeBlanc
Beth P. LeValley
Sarah Jane Lewis
Kelly M. Marble
MariannaElena Moroz
Savana Corinne Morrison
Cassidy Elise Myers
Grace Elena Rogers
Samantha Anne Rud
Angela Norell Ufheil
Anna M. VanWaardhuizen
Brooke Holly Vaske
Timothy S. Webber
kappa tau alpha
national honor
society
Hannah Rose Bigot
Taylor L. Eisenhauer
Kate Chastain Havens
Kelly Joanne Leatherman
Sarah Kay LeBlanc
Sydney Dora Price
Anna M. VanWaardhuizen
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THE ONE HUNDRED AND FORTIETH COMMENCEMENT OF DRAKE UNIVERSITY
Graduate Program
may fifteenth, two thousand sixteen, two o’clock in the afternoon
the academic processional..
. . . . . . . .
the call to order.
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the national anthem. .
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introduction of platform. .
party and remarks
remarks. .
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the presentation of candidates.
. . . . .
Joseph W. Schneider
University Marshal
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Class of 2017
Earl “Marty” Martin
President of the University
??????????
Class of 200?
Sue J. Mattison
Provost of the University
the conferring of. .
doctoral degrees
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
President Martin
the conferring of. .
other degrees
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
President Martin
the presentation of diplomas.
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the drake hymn. .
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the academic recessional. .
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A Festival Prelude, Alfred Reed
Sine Nomine, R. Vaughan Williams
. . . . . . . . . .
President Martin and
Deans of the Colleges and Schools
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Class of 2017
The Sinfonians
Clifton Williams
Music provided by
Drake University Concert Band
Robert Meunier, Director
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
?????????? DO, MPA, FACOS, FACN
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school of education
Candidates Presented by Dean Janet M. McMahill
Assistant Professor ??????? and
Assistant Professor ?????????, Marshals
doctorate
Robert Edward Cassidy
Ed.D., Leadership
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2003
M.S.E., Drake University, 2007
Ed. S., Drake University, 2009
dissertation title:
A Case Study of Why Valued New Teachers Leave their
Districts or the Profession
adviser: Dr. Catherine Gillespie
Alysia Victrice Peich
Ph.D., Education
B.A., Vassar College, 1996
M.A., University of Iowa, 2000
M.A., West Chester University, 2007
dissertation title:
Figuring It Out on Their Own: How Rural Adult Online Students Negotiate Barriers to Learning Online
adviser: Dr. Thomas Buckmiller
Kevin Joseph Schlomer
Ed.D., Leadership
B.S.E., Northwest Missouri State University, 2002
M.S.E., Drake University, 2005
dissertation title:
Examining the Impact of Mathematical Knowledge for
Teaching on Elementary Instructional Coaches’ Work
adviser: Dr. Tonia Land
Carol Marie Seid
Ed.D., Leadership
B.S., Drake University, 1987
M.S.E., Drake University, 1996
Ed. S., Drake University, 2014
dissertation title:
A Phenomenological Study of Elementary School Instructional Coaches
adviser: Dr. Jill Johnson
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master and specialist degrees
Jaimie Anna Carpenter
Joshua Dean Abbott
M.S.T., Elementary Education
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S. , Drake University, 2015
B.S.E., Drake University, 2013
Benjamin Justin Chadwick
Kristin Sue Ahrens
Ed.S., Education Leadership
Ed.S., Education Leadership
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2006
B.A., University of Iowa, 1991
M.A.E., Viterbo University, 2014
M.S., Iowa State University, 2001
Daniel Craig Chapman
Marsha A. Aldridge
M.A.T., Secondary Education
M.S., Leadership Development
B.A., University of Saint Thomas, 2012
B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2003
Chelsea Jo Clark
Ashley Deann Allen
M.S.E., Education Leadership
M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction
B.A., Wartburg College, 2012
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2012
Kaitlin Lee Clough
Jamie Mae Louise Allen
M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction
M.S., Counseling
B.S., Iowa State University, 2012
B.A., Grand View University, 2010
Taylor Marie Daniels
Katie Nicole Amonson
M.S.T., Elementary Education
M.S.T., Elementary Education
B.A., Graceland University, 2012
B.A., University of Iowa, 2015
B.S., Utah State University, 2013
Maria Elizabeth Anderson
Samantha Lynn DeBernardis
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2007
B.A., University of Iowa, 2012
Robin Marie Aslesen
Scott David Decker
M.S.E., Literacy Education
M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction
B.A., Augustana College, 2010
B.A., Wartburg College, 1996
Hannah Lee Arndt Bain
Rhonda Sue DeRocher
M.S.E., Literacy Education
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S., Emporia State University, 2013
B.A., Briar Cliff University, 1990
Kara Lee Baird
Abigail Marie Diehl
M.S., Counseling
M.A.T., Secondary Education
B.A., Grand View University, 2012
B.S., Buena Vista University, 2012
Brianna Christine-Eck Baranowski
Danielle Agatha Dolezal
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.A., California State University - Long Beach, 2011M.A.T., Secondary Education
B.F.A., Drake University, 2013
Caitlin Ann Bauerly
Johnnie R. Dowling
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Iowa, 2013
B.A., University of Iowa, 2013
Samuel Michael Behrens
Steffanie Ann Elkin
M.S.E.
Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S., Iowa State University, 2014
B.A., Simpson College, 2014
Roger J. Brannon
Troy Robert Ellerbroek
M.S.E., Education Leadership
M.S.T., Elementary Education
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2000
B.A., University of Iowa, 2013
Molly Ann Buck
Paul Floyd Evans
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S.E., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 1993
B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2011
Lyndsey Nicole Burk
Joanna Athanas Farrell
M.S.E., Education Leadership
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., Cornell College, 2013
B.A., University of Delaware, 1989
Julie Janine Cain
Anthony Ferguson, Jr.
Ed.S., Education Leadership
M.S., Counseling
B.A., Grinnell College, 1994
B.A., University of Iowa, 2014
M.A.T., University of Iowa, 1998
Jennifer Lynn Field
Tonya Ann Carlson-Mccarville
M.S., Counseling
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., Drake University, 2012
B.S.E., Iowa State University, 1989
B.S.E., Drake University, 2012
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Allison Lee Gumpert Schmidt
Amy Ellen Flagg
M.S., Counseling
M.S.E., Instructional Strategist II-Behavior
B.A., Iowa State University, 2012
Disorder/Learning Disability
Jenny Anne Gustafson
B.S., Iowa State University, 2014
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
Lauren Ann Flahive
B.A., San Diego State University, 1988
M.S.T., Elementary Education
Shannon Michelle Hagerman
B.A., Saint Ambrose University, 2013
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Kiva Diane Forsmark
B.F.A., Iowa State University, 2013
M.A.T., Secondary Education
Joshua Lynn Hall
B.S., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 2013
M.S., Leadership Development
M.S., Iowa State University, 2016
B.S., Shasta College, 2009
Molly Suzanne Fox
Frances Irene Hedges
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.S., Iowa State University, 2003
B.S., Iowa State University, 2012
Jessica Ann Fraser
Julie Anne Heiden
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., Simpson College, 2012
B.S.E., Iowa State University, 2013
Carly Joetta Blazing Frei
Kaitlyn Ann Heitmeier
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., Luther College, 2012
B.A., Simpson College, 2014
Kristen Marie Friedrichs
Marcela Hermosillo-Tarin
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S., Counseling
B.A., Central College, 2007
B.S.B.A., Kaplan University, 2007
Hanna Ruth Geiger
Charlene Faughn Hickling
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S.E., Literacy Education
B.S.E., Drake University, 2015
B.A.E., Monmouth College, 1992
Emma Kathyrn George
Gregory Dale Hiemstra
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.A., Univeristy of Northern Iowa, 2014
B.A., Buena Vista University, 2013
Christine Kay Gilbertson
Kelsey Jane Hoeksema
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.A., University of Iowa, 1978
B.S., Iowa State University, 2012
J.D., Indiana University - Indianapolis, 1985
Sheila Beth Hudson
Kai Elisheba Gillespie
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S., Leadership Development
B.B.A., University of Iowa, 1989
B.A., Grinnell College, 2009
B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2008
Grace Elizabeth Godfrey
Brad Alan Hurst Jr.
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2012
B.S., Drake University, 2001
Sarah Gould
M.A.T., Drake University, 2006
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S., University of Texas - Arlington, 2006Jenny Logan Inman
M.S.E., Education Leadership
Kerri Nicole Grace
B.S.E., Iowa State University, 2005
M.S.T., Elementary Education
M.A.E., Viterbo University, 2009
B.A., University of Iowa, 2013
Anthony Dean Johnson
Lisa Marie Grefe
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S., Leadership Development
B.S., Iowa State University, 2012
B.A., College of Saint Benedict, 2000
Elaine Metz Johnson
M.Ed., Springfield College, 2006
M.S., Counseling
Stephanie Kay Griffith
B.A., Wheaton College, 2012
M.S., Leadership Development
Callie Rose Kane
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2006
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
Melissa Dawn Grimm
B.S., Iowa State University, 2013
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S., Iowa State University, 2003
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Sangeeta Kaul
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Kashmir, 1987
Allison Marie Klein
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S., Iowa State University, 2002
Ashley Lynn Knock
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.S., Iowa State University, 2008
Sarah Renee Knoke-Seigfried
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S., Iowa State University, 2002
Sydney Elizabeth Lafrenz
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2013
JoAnn Love Lee
M.S., Leadership Development
B.A., Graceland University, 2005
Laura Jean Liechti
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S., Iowa State University, 2002
Misti Lyn Linn
Ed.S., Educational Administration
B.A., Iowa State University, 1995
M.S.E., Drake University, 2010
Emili Virginia Lopez
M.S.T., Elementary Education
B.S., Iowa State University, 2009
M.A., Bellevue University, 2012
Amy Walsh MacKrell
M.S.E., Literacy Education
B.A., Grand View University, 1992
M.A., Oregon State University, 1996
Ph.D., University of South Dakota, 2008
Brittany Nicole Maltas
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Iowa, 2010
Shaun Michael Marden
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.A., University of Iowa, 2008
Tamara Lynn Masters
Ed.S., Educational Administration
B.S.E., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2007
M.E.D., Concordia University, 2012
Karin Suzanne Mayo
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S., University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1999
Andrea Sue McEnroe
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., Iowa State University, 2000
Christopher Patrick McMahon
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.A., Grand View University, 2003
Joshua Michael Meadows
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014
Gentri Nichole Meier
M.S., Counseling
B.A., Wartburg College, 2013
Ian James Michel
M.A.T., Secondary Education
B.A., Central College, 2013
Catherine Sue Michl
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., Chadron State College, 1985
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2001
Cassandra Jo Miller
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.M., University of Northern Iowa, 1990
Alison Anne Mohr
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2009
Janae Delayne Mohs
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2009
Danielle Leigh Morse
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S.E., Northwest Missouri State University, 2013
Jill Lindsey Murkins
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S., Iowa State University, 2011
Katie Kristine Nelson
M.A.T., Secondary Education
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015
Lindsey Erin Nelson
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., Univeristy of Iowa, 1998
Nicholas Warren Nelson
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2009
Stephanie Rochelle Nelson
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Iowa, 1996
Jennifer Jean Newton
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S., Iowa State University, 2009
Victoria Rose Nicholas
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2012
ElizabethAnn Nilsen
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., Wartburg College, 2014
Stephanie Anne Nyquist
M.S., Counseling
B.A.E., University of Northern Iowa, 2009
Amanda Catherine Oleson
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1998
Shana Marie Olson
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2003
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Claire Elise Orlando
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., Iowa State University, 2011
Fallon Ashley Parker
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.S.E., Drake University, 2009
Cody Lyle Parmley
M.A.T., Secondary Education
B.A., Simpson College, 2015
Neal Patel
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S.E., Drake University, 2015
Sarah Ane Patton
M.S.E.
Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., Grand View University, 2005
Amanda Kay Peeper
M.S.E., Literacy Education
B.A., Iowa State University, 2013
Alysia Victrice Peich
Ed.D., Education
B.A., Vassar College, 1996
M.A., University of Iowa, 2000
Sarah Ann Perkins
Ed.S., Education Leadership
B.S.E., Drake University, 2010
M.S.E., Drake University, 2014
Andrea Lynn Peters
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1995
Kaela LeAnn Phillips
M.S., Leadership Development
B.A., Simpson College, 2006
Jacque Lee Pletchette
M.S.E., Literacy Education
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014
Kathryn Susanne Rensink
M.S.E., Literacy Education
B.A.Simpson College, 2012
Elizabeth Julia Riche
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2010
Danette Lynn Rieper
M.S.E.
Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2009
Lisa Renee Rinehart
M.S., Counseling
B.S., Iowa State University, 2011
Charlynne Renee Roach-Green
M.S., Leadership Development
B.A., University of Iowa, 2010
Valerie Sue Rohde
M.S.T., Elementary Education
B.A., University of Iowa, 2000
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Kevin Joseph Schlomer
Ed.D., Leadership
B.S.E., Northwest Missouri State University, 2002
M.S.E., Drake University, 2005
Caitlin Frances Schrup
Ed.S., Education Leadership
B.B.A., University of Iowa, 2010
M.A.T., Marian University, 2012
Angela Korte Sharp
M.S., Leadership Development
B.S. Iowa State University, 2004
Dena Nicole Siegel
M.S.T., Elementary Education
B.S., Iowa State University, 2014
Karen Sue Sipfle
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S.E., Drake University, 2005
Casey Nichols Smith
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S., University of Iowa, 1990
Andrew Philip Sorge
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2013
Ruth Abigail Speth
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.S., Iowa State University, 2009
Laura Jean Stanbrough
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2008
M.A.T., Morningside College, 2014
Kathleen Alyssa Steffen
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.A., Western Illinois University, 2011
Jacqueline Espree Stewart
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.S.E., Drake University, 2009
B.S., Drake University, 2009
Jan Suceska
M.S.T., Elementary Education
B.A., University of Iowa, 2013
Stephanie Ann Swanson
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1995
Jessica Nicole Tague
M.S.E., Education Leadership
B.S., Iowa State University, 2012
Lindsay Elizabeth Thompson
M.A.T., Secondary Education
B.S., Drake University, 2014
Ivy Lee Tiedman
M.A.T., Secondary Education
B.S., Iowa State University, 2012
Sasha Lynda Webster
Stephanie Nichole Tigges
M.S.E.
Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., Buena Vista University, 1996
B.S., Iowa State University, 2015
Melanie Diane Weibel
Stacy Marie Trimble
M.S., Leadership Development
M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership and Instruction
B.S., Colorado State University, 2006
B.A., Grand View University, 2009
Kayla Anne Weier
Gail Jean Vander Wilt
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Iowa, 2013
B.A., Wartburg College, 2002
Matthew Paul Weis
Adam Robert Vaught
M.S.E., Education Leadership
M.A.T., Secondary Education
B.A., Ashford University, 2002
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2012
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2003
Angie Marie Ver Huel
Bekki L., Welch
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2007
B.A., Univeristy of Northern Iowa, 2006
Michael Ray Vokes
Karen Michelle Williams
M.S.E., Education Leadership
M.S., Leadership Development
B.S., Iowa State University, 1999
B.A., Central College, 2007
B.A., Grand View University, 2001
Trenton Earl Williams
Tana Truelove Wagschal
Ed.S., Education Leadership
M.A.T., Secondary Education
B.A., Luther College, 2004
B.A., University of Iowa, 2009
M.S., Buffalo State College - SUNY, 2012
Jamie Jo Wahlert
Kassandra Lynn Winter
M.S.E., Instructional Strategist II-Behavior
M.S.E., Teacher Effectiveness & Professional Development
Disorder/Learning Disability
B.A., Univeristy of Iowa, 2012
B.S.E., Iowa State University, 2003
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college of business and public administration
Candidates Presented by Dean Terri Vaughan
Assistant Professor ??????????????? and Associate Professor ???????????, Marshals master degrees
Benson Abraham
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Krista Carmenita Allbee
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Brady Richard Allen
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.S., Drake University, 2016
Austin Dean Arnold
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Brogan Landry Austin
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.S., Drake University, 2015
Brian Thomas Bappe
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.S., Iowa State University, 2013
J.D., Drake University, 2017
Amy Crystal Beller
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.A., Buena Vista University, 2004
Randi Nicole Boelkes
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.L.S., Iowa State University, 2007
Nathan Anthony Bollhorst
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.S., University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 2015
Christina Mary Bravos
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Shannon Lee Campbell
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.A., Grand View University, 2014
Linh K. Cao
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
B.S., University of California - Davis, 2013
Ngoc Bao Nguyen Cao
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.S., Drake University, 2015
Kristina Marie Claussen
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2009
B.S., Drake University, 2009
Courtney Kay Clement
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.S. , Iowa State University, 2012
Elizabeth Ann Cokel
M.Acc., Accounting
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2015
Katherine Elizabeth Dahl
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.A., Drake University, 2010
Kayla Helen DeBruin
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.A., Drake University, 2007
William James Dvorak
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.S., Iowa State University, 2013
Angie Christine Edwards
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2013
Mark William Elliott
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.A.,University of Northern Iowa, 2008
Stephen Joseph French
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2010
Carly Marie Gallagher
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.S., Iowa State University, 2013
Leah Marie Garland
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2002
M.S.W., University of Iowa, 2007
Miranda Jo Gerbig
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2005
Chad Albert Godfrey
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.A., Grand View University, 2015
Alex Justin Golay
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.B.A., University of Iowa, 2014
J.D., Drake University, 2017
Brent Russell Goodenow
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.A., Central College, 2012
Rebecca Jayne Gross
M.P.A., Public Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Brady Michael Harfst
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.A., Iowa State University, 2015
Nicole Christine Hartsock
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Bradford S. Herrera
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.A., Grand View University, 1996
Dylan Coale Horton
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Emma Louise Huepfel
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
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Samuel Roger Huntington
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Tyler Michael Ishman
M.P.A., Public Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Griffin Jon Jaworski
M.F.M., Financial Management
B.B.A., Auburn University, 2015
Joseph Michael Jordan
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.S., Iowa State University, 2010
Jessin T Joseph
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
David Kipkemboi Kechem
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2015
Melinda Anne Klaassen
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.A., Graceland University, 2002
Rebecca Ann Kritenbrink
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2015
Molly Susan Krook
M.P.A., Public Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Eric Jason Land
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.S., Iowa State University, 1995
Meghan Elizabeth Larkins
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.A., Simpson College, 2012
Junyoung Lee
M.Acc., Accounting
B.S.E., Hanyang University, 1995
Shang Hwah Lee
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2014
Jingjing Li
M.Acc., Accounting
B.L.W., Southwest University of Political
Science and Law, 2012
Southanary Samanta Macvilay
M.Acc., Accounting
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2017
Krista Lynn Maguire
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Katelyn Scarlett Marr
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Kyle Allan McNett
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
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Adam McReynolds
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.S.B.A., Iowa State University, 2006
Randall S. Meyer
M.F.M., Financial Management
B.A., Simpson College, 2007
Patrick Ryan Murphy
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Logan James Murray
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.A., Briar Cliff University, 2014
J.D., Drake University, 2017
Debra Jean Nabity
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 1984
Katrina Elizabeth Nelson
M.Acc., Accounting
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2016
Megan Marie Nelson
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Whitney Christine Nelson
M.Acc., Accounting
B.A., Simpson College, 2013
John Michael Nicholson
M.Acc., Accounting
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2015
Mary Shea O’Brien
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Jessica Lynn Olmstead
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.A., Grand View University, 2012
Manali Umesh Patel
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Susan Marie Patterson Plank
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1988
Nicole Leigh Rayman
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.S., Mercy College of Health Sciences, 2011
M.P.H., Des Moines University, 2014
Melissa Ann Reams
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 1992
Derek Michael Retherford
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2008
Suzanne Sikora Rettey
M.P.A., Public Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Carolyn Mary Providence Riedl
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Melissa Rose Rieger
M.P.A., Public Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Amber Kay Romans
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.A., Lindenwood University, 2004
Jose Ruth III
M.Acc., Accounting
B.A., Grand View University, 2013
Omar Amgad Saleh
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Amra Salkic
M.F.M., Financial Management
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2008
Ryan John Schleuger
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.S.B.A., American Institute of Business, 2012
Daniel Joseph Schmall
M.F.M., Financial Management
B.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2012
Diana Jane Schreier
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Jaclyn Brooke Shine
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Anna Elizabeth Showalter
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Peder Steven Skoog
M.F.M., Financial Management
B.S., Iowa State University, 2002
Tyler Phillip Spoon
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2012
Grant Thomas Stimes
M.P.A., Public Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Irena Stojan
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2015
Melissa Gayle Stovers
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.S., Oklahoma Christian University, 1993
Austin Richard Strawhacker
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.A., Grand View University, 2011
Amanda Leona Thys
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.S., Iowa State University, 2012
Jessica H. Tobin
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.A., University of Iowa, 2013
Neal Andrew Usry
M.Acc., Accounting
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2017
Jason Matthew Van Essen
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.S., Iowa State University, 1997
Rahul R. Verma
M.P.A., Public Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Deborah Lynn Vitko
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.A., Iowa State University, 2004
Jacqueline Marie Vonderhaar
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Allyson Leigh Vukovich
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.A., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, 2002
Bethany Susan Waltersdorf
M.P.A., Public Administration
B.A., Iowa State University, 2002
M.B.A., Keller Graduate School of Management, 2005
Luyao Wang
M.Acc., Accounting
B.E.M., Bejing Union University, 2011
Caleb James Warner
M.P.A., Public Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2015
Dylan James Webster
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Matthew Charles Weller
M.B.A., Business Administration
B.S., Iowa State University, 2007
Zachary Michael Wright
M.B.A., Business Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2017
Michela Emi Zafferani
M.Acc., Accounting
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2016
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college of pharmacy and health sciences
Candidates Presented by Dean Renae J. Chesnut
Associate Professor ??????????? and
Professor ????????????, Marshals
Benson Abraham, Glenview, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Krista Carmenita Allbee, Bettendorf
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Austin Dean Arnold, Riverside
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Spencer L’Herueux Baer, Saint Louis, Missouri
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Elizabeth Mary Bald, Freeport, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Katelyn Karoline Beachner, Lees Summit, Missouri
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Trisha Kaye Benjamin, Owatonna, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Kendra Marie Borchers, Sioux Center
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Krystin Nicole Bradshaw, Hedrick
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Christina Mary Bravos, Woodstock, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Linh K. Cao, Elk Grove, California
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Michael Thomas Cardamone, Des Plaines, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Emily Jean Cook, Cherokee
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Nathan Charles Davis, Lakeville, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Anna Elizabeth Fischer, Washington, Missouri
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Amy Christena Frew, Rockford, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Angela M. Giannetto, Marshalltown
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Andrew D. Greeley, Shakopee, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Rebecca Jayne Gross, Fontanelle
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Tori Marie Groves, Port Byron, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Carolyn Marie G’Sell, Wildwood, Missouri
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Katelin Ann Hardisty, Lorimor
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Michelle Alice Hartman,Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Nicole Christine Hartsock, Naperville, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Lindsay Allison Hawkins, Plymouth, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Nathan Ross Hemsley, Keota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Alyse Mackenzie Herman, Waconia, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Hanna Kim Hollingsworth, Loves Park, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Bonnie Jean Hoots, Mequon, Wisconsin
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Dylan Coale Horton, Groveland, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Emily Rose Householter, Wheaton, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Emma Louise Huepfel, Spring Valley, Wisconsin
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Samuel Roger Huntington, Prior Lake, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Tyler Michael Ishman, Charles City
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Kelsey Lynn Japs, Plymouth, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Aubrey Renae Johnson, Anamosa
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Kayla Dellis Jonason, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Steven Michael Jordan, McFarland, Wisconsin
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Jessin T Joseph, Lincolnwood, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Samantha Jo Julsen, Clear Lake
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Andrew Bryan Kallman, Omaha, Nebraska
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Kelsey Anne Klein, Geneseo, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Jamie Knie, Boise, Idaho
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Madison S. Koppin, Mason City
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Shane Kenneth Kozlowski, Saint Peters, Missouri
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Molly Susan Krook, Oakdale, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Ted Jay Lindgren, Winnebago, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Laura Emily Litwin, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Jenna Ann Luitjohan, Highland, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Sara Lynn Magill, Polk City
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Krista Lynn Maguire, Wausau, Wisconsin
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Shannon Nicole Mahony, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Katelyn Scarlett Marr, Wheaton, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Nathaniel James Martin, Rothschild, Wisconsin
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Jessica Kay Marx, Saint Charles, Missouri
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Samantha Rae Maryan, Saint Charles, Missouri
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Maren Anne McGurran, Fargo, North Dakota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Kyle Allan McNett, Payson, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Morgan Rose McPherson, Quincy, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Kalie Allison Miller, Johnston
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
doctor of pharmacy
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Taylor Elizabeth Monson, Atlantic
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Celia Anne Morton, Dubuque
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Patrick Ryan Murphy, Woodbury, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Megan Marie Nelson, Elk River, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Kya Rose Norby, Saint Peters, Missouri
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Brady Edward Oates, Franklin, Wisconsin
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Molly Rebecca Obermark, Washington, Missouri
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Mary Shea O’Brien, Chanhassen, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Sarah Ann O’Rourke, Saint Charles, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
James R. Orris, Overland Park, Kansas
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Eunice Park, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Manali Umesh Patel, Clive
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Alex Glee Pettit, Afton
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Marica Potkonjak, Greendale, Wisconsin
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Andrea Elena Prince, Ferguson, Missouri
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Bergen Frances Quaerna, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Suzanne Sikora Rettey, Spencer
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Carolyn Mary Providence Riedl, Appleton, Wisconsin
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Melissa Rose Rieger, Prior Lake, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Hayley Joyce Runde, Dubuque
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Andrew Thomas Ruplin, Rockford, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Omar Amgad Saleh, Naperville, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Pamela Marie Sanford, Saint Peters, Missouri
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Hannah Elizabeth Sauer, Fenton, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
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Marissa N. Schaefer, Elgin, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Diana Jane Schreier, Apple Valley, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Sameep D. Sheth, Bartlett, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Jaclyn Brooke Shine, Sergeant Bluff
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Anna Elizabeth Showalter, Savage, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Alex Rodney Smith, Springfield, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Derek James Sprang, New Brighton, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Emily Grace Spring, Kansas City, Missouri
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Grant Thomas Stimes, Geneseo, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Brett Alexander Stolberg, Forest Lake, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Amanda Marie Supercynski, Nevada
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Adati Aliyu Tarfa, Yola, Nigeria
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Krystle Carrie Thai, Arcadia, California
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Brittany Ann Thelemann, Henderson, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Keisha Meehan Troendle, Waukon
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Erica Truong, Irvine, California
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Matthew James Van, Coal Valley, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Rahul R. Verma, Hanover Park, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Jacqueline Marie Vonderhaar, Ottumwa
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Andrew John Wagner, Eagle Grove
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Danielle Marie Walla, Suamico, Wisconsin
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Cariann Marie Walsh, Cary, Illinois
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Dylan James Webster, Spring Valley, Wisconsin
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Zachary Michael Wright, Earlham
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Laura Julia Zahr, Eagan, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
Nathan Robert Zimmermann, Owatonna, Minnesota
Pharm.D., Pharmacy
college of pharmacy and health sciences honors
summa cum laude
cum laude
college honors
Emily Jean Cook
Katelin Ann Hardisty
Alyse Mackenzie Herman
Kelsey Lynn Japs
Aubrey Renae Johnson
Steven Michael Jordan
Sara Lynn Magill
Jessica Kay Marx
Samantha Rae Maryan
Andrew Thomas Ruplin
Pamela Marie Sanford
Hannah Elizabeth Sauer
Diana Jane Schreier
Nathan Robert
Zimmermann
Austin Dean Arnold
Spencer L’Herueux Baer
Trisha Kaye Benjamin
Linh K. Cao
Angela M. Giannetto
Andrew D. Greeley
Rebecca Jayne Gross
Hanna Kim Hollingsworth
Emily Rose Householter
Emma Louise Huepfel
Kelsey Anne Klein
Jamie Knie
Ted Jay Lindgren
Kyle Allan McNett
Taylor Elizabeth Monson
Megan Marie Nelson
Brady Edward Oates
Molly Rebecca Obermark
Alex Glee Pettit
Andrea Elena Prince
Suzanne Sikora Rettey
Marissa N. Schaefer
Anna Elizabeth Showalter
Alex Rodney Smith
Emily Grace Spring
Adati Aliyu Tarfa
Keisha Meehan Troendle
Erica Truong
Cariann Marie Walsh
Zachary Michael Wright
Emily Jean Cook
Tori Marie Groves
Katelin Ann Hardisty
Nicole Christine Hartsock
Alyse Mackenzie Herman
Tyler Michael Ishman
Kelsey Lynn Japs
Aubrey Renae Johnson
Steven Michael Jordan
Sara Lynn Magill
Krista Lynn Maguire
Shannon Nicole Mahony
Nathaniel James Martin
Jessica Kay Marx
Samantha Rae Maryan
Morgan Rose McPherson
Kalie Allison Miller
Kya Rose Norby
Mary Shea O’Brien
Melissa Rose Rieger
Andrew Thomas Ruplin
Pamela Marie Sanford
Hannah Elizabeth Sauer
Diana Jane Schreier
Derek James Sprang
Amanda Marie
Supercynski
Brittany Ann Thelemann
Matthew James Van
Nathan Robert
Zimmermann
magna cum laude
Elizabeth Mary Bald
Kendra Marie Borchers
Tori Marie Groves
Nicole Christine Hartsock
Dylan Coale Horton
Tyler Michael Ishman
Kayla Dellis Jonason
Krista Lynn Maguire
Shannon Nicole Mahony
Nathaniel James Martin
Morgan Rose McPherson
Kalie Allison Miller
Celia Anne Morton
Kya Rose Norby
Mary Shea O’Brien
Melissa Rose Rieger
Derek James Sprang
Grant Thomas Stimes
Amanda Marie
Supercynski
Brittany Ann Thelemann
Matthew James Van
Danielle Marie Walla
phi lambda
sigma honorary
society
Elizabeth Mary Bald
Christina Mary Bravos
Tori Marie Groves
Kelsey Lynn Japs
Shane Kenneth Kozlowski
Katelyn Scarlett Marr
Morgan Rose McPherson
Taylor Elizabeth Monson
Brady Edward Oates
Molly Rebecca Obermark
Melissa Rose Rieger
Andrew Thomas Ruplin
Hannah Elizabeth Sauer
Adati Aliyu Tarfa
Andrew John Wagner
Zachary Michael Wright
rho chi honorary society
Elizabeth Mary Bald
Kendra Marie Borchers
Emily Jean Cook
Carolyn Marie G’Sell
Katelin Ann Hardisty
Alyse Mackenzie Herman
Kelsey Lynn Japs
Aubrey Renae Johnson
Steven Michael Jordan
Sara Lynn Magill
Krista Lynn Maguire
Jessica Kay Marx
Samantha Rae Maryan
Kalie Allison Miller
Kya Rose Norby
Andrew Thomas Ruplin
Pamela Marie Sanford
Hannah Elizabeth Sauer
Diana Jane Schreier
Brittany Ann Thelemann
Matthew James Van
Nathan Robert
Zimmermann
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school of journalism and mass communication
Candidates Presented by Kathleen A. Richardson
Assistant Professor Kelly B. Bruhn, Marshal
master degrees
Alexis Juwan Davis
M.C.L., Communication Leadership
B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2013
Mattia Mari Hansen
M.C.L., Communication Leadership
B.A., University of Iowa, 2007
Thomas M. Lehn
M.C.L., Communication Leadership
B.A., Drake University, 2012
Aimee Kristine Schmidt
M.C.L., Communication Leadership
B.A., Central College, 2007
Stormy Marie Smith
M.C.L., Communication Leadership
B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2004
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drake university law school
Candidates Presented by Dean Jerry L. Anderson
presented at the
may 12, 2017, ceremony
juris doctor
Cedric DeShawn Adams
B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy, 2005
Alex Christopher Albaugh
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2014
Stephen Kyle Allison
B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2014
Katherine Elizabeth Anderegg
B.A., University of Iowa, 2013
Adam James Babinat
B.A., University of New Hampshire, 2014
Brian Thomas Bappe
B.S., Iowa State University, 2013
M.B.A., Drake University, 2017
Shelby Pearl Bird
B.S., Iowa State University, 2013
Jenna Hardisty Bishop
B.A., Creighton University, 2014
Shannon Marie Bogolin
B.A., Grand View University, 2014
Bona Bonkafo-Efofa
B.A., University of Iowa, 2013
J. Michael Boomershine
B.A., Drake University, 2013
Mitchell Boothroyd
B.A., University of Iowa, 2014
Michael Craig Bootz
B.S., Westmont College, 2008
Jordan Anthony Briggs
B.A., Simpson College, 2014
Megan Michelle Calbow
B.A., University of Iowa, 2014
Bailey Kay Cavanaugh
B.S., Iowa State University, 2013
Justin Tyler Choate
B.A., Augustana College, 2014
Katherine Rachel Clark
B.A., University of Oklahoma-Norman, 2011
Tansha Tamara Clarke
B.A., University of South Dakota, 2014
Kylie Evelyn Crawford
B.A., University of Iowa, 2014
Ross Lars Curnow
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014
Jamie Jewells Dawdy
B.A., Drake University, 2011
Maria Elizabeth Diaz
B.A., Drake University, 2014
Jennifer Grace Dorman
B.S., Truman State University, 2014
James Thomas Duff
B.A., University of Iowa, 2013
Kyle Lee Earley
B.A., William Penn University, 2014
Jessica Ann Eglseder
B.A., University of Iowa, 2014
Darby Kim Emrick
B.A., University of Colorado - Denver, 2006
Casey Jordan Ficek
B.A., Iowa State University, 2014
Alannah Kylie Frantz
B.A., Drake University, 2013
Alex Justin Golay
B.B.A., University of Iowa, 2014
M.B.A., Drake University, 2017
Nicholas James Gral
B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2014
Steviee Nikole Grove
B.A., William Penn University, 2014
Molly Marie Hammer
B.A., University of Iowa, 2014
Alexander Steven Hasse
B.A., Augustana University, 2013
Dawn Michelle Hernandez
B.S., University of Phoenix, 2009
Kenneth Noel Hodges
B.S., Iowa State University, 2014
Shannon Marie Holmberg
B.A., University of Iowa, 2013
Jordan Ryan Hutchinson
B.S., Iowa State University, 2014
Sable Jacklen Joseph
B.S., University of Arizona, 1999
Ananthana Keutla
B.A., Drake University, 2007
Olivia Nicole Kilgore
B.S., Iowa State University, 2012
Jenna Ann Kirsch
B.A., University of Iowa, 2012
Thor Joseph Klinker
B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, 2013
Christopher Allen Kreuder
B.S., Iowa State University, 2006
Ian Charles Lamb
B.Sc., (Hons), University of Newcastle–on–Tyne, 1981
M.Sc., University of Aberdeen, 1982
P.h.D., University of Aberdeen, 1986
M.B.A., Maryville University–St. Louis, 1997
Tucker Finch Levis
B.S., University of Utah, 2012
Abigail Elizabeth Maher
B.A., Simpson College, 2014
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Amanda Marie Marshall
B.A., University of Missouri - Kansas City, 2012
Michael Shawn McLeran
B.S., Arizona State University, 2012
Alexandria Ann Merschman
B.A., Grand View University, 2013
Tara Jeannette Miller
B.A., Saint Ambrose University, 2010
Logan James Murray
B.A., Briar Cliff University, 2014
M.B.A., Drake University, 2017
Chimere Charles Nwankwo
B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2013
Kelli Josephine Orton
B.A., Drake University, 2013
Robert Martin Ostrem
B.A., Luther College, 2013
Daniel Ryan Peacock
B.A., Central College, 2013
Jeffrey Muir Perkins
B.S., DePaul University, 2005
Alexandria Christine Quinn
B.A., Drake University, 2014
Joseph Earl Reed
B.A., Simpson College, 2014
Stella Jane Roederer
B.A., Saint Ambrose University, 2005
Nicholas Wesley Roth
B.A., Iowa State University, 2013
Emily Johanna Rouse
B.A., Central College, 2014
Stephanie Ann Sailer
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014
Phillip John Schieffer
B.S., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, 2010
Pharm.D., Drake University, 2015
Mark William Schwickerath II
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014
Johnathan Lee Sears
B.A., Drake University, 2013
Mary Rose Shelley
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014
Gatsby Gottsch Solheim
B.B.A., University of Texas - Austin, 2014
Brody Dallas Swanson
B.A., Buena Vista University, 2014
Richard Lee Te Grootenhuis
B.A., Northwestern College, 2014
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Nathan Lee Vos
B.A., Iowa State University, 2013
Madison Alexandra Warder
B.A., University of South Dakota, 2014
Alexis Lyneé Warner
B.S., Taylor University - Upland, 2013
Heidi Catherine Weiland
B.A., University of Iowa, 2014
Sterling Arthur Wilkins
B.A., Wake Forest University, 2014
Sarah Elizabeth Wilson
B.A., Iowa State University, 2010
M.H.A., Des Moines University, 2017
Cameron Keith Wright
B.S., Drake University, 2014
master of laws
Richard Lee Te Grootenhuis
B.A., Northwestern College, 2014
J.D., Drake University, 2017
master of juris prudence
Jennie Jo Bandstra
M.J., Health Law
B.A., Central College, 2011
Shannon Marie Duval
M.J., Health Law
B.A., Luther College, 1995
M.S., Indiana University, 1997
Jeffrey Michael Farber
M.J., Health Law
B.S., University of Iowa, 1979
M.D., University of Iowa, 1983
Tira Latrice Mays
M.J., Health Law
B.A., Grand View University, 2000
M.S., Drake University, 2011
Bryan Foster Myers
M.J., Individualized Legal Studies
B.S., Iowa State University, 1984
Nancy Marie Ruzicka
M.J., Health Law
B.S., Drake University, 1981
M.B.A., Drake University, 1988
Tori K Stafford
M.J., Health Law
B.B.A., University of Iowa, 1998
M.B.A., University of Northern, Iowa, 2007
law school designation of honors*
highest honors
high honors
honors
Jenna Hardisty Bishop
James Thomas Duff
Olivia Nicole Kilgore
Christopher Allen
Kreuder
Tucker Finch Levis
Kelli Josephine Orton
Stephanie Ann Sailer
Mary Rose Shelley
Alexis Lyneé Warner
Katherine Elizabeth
Anderegg
Bailey Kay Cavanaugh
Kylie Evelyn Crawford
Molly Marie Hammer
Jordan Ryan Hutchinson
Thor Joseph Klinker
Daniel Ryan Peacock
Gatsby Gottsch Solheim
Cameron Keith Wright
Adam James Babinat
Shannon Marie Bogolin
Tansha Tamara Clarke
Ross Lars Curnow
Kyle Lee Earley
Jessica Ann Eglseder
Alex Justin Golay
Nicholas James Gral
Alexander Steven Hasse
Dawn Michelle
Hernandez
Shannon Marie Holmberg
Sable Jacklen Joseph
Ananthana Keutla
Jenna Ann Kirsch
Michael Shawn McLeran
Alexandria Ann
Merschman
Tara Jeannette Miller
Robert Martin Ostrem
Alexandria Christine
Quinn
Nicholas Wesley Roth
Phillip John Schieffer
Mark William
Schwickerath II
Johnathan Lee Sears
Lynn Marie Vogan
Nathan Lee Vos
Madison Alexandra
Warder
Sarah Elizabeth Wilson
*The degree may be conferred “with honors” upon a student whose final cumulative grade point
average is 3.0 to 3.39, “with high honors” upon a student whose final cumulative grade point
average is 3.4 to 3.69, or “with highest honors” upon a student whose final grade point average is
3.7 to 4.0. A degree may be conferred “with honors” upon a student only if that student’s final
cumulative grade point average places him or her in the top 40 percent of his or her class. The
honors designations in the program are based upon grades earned through the Fall 2016 semester,
without regard to the top 40 percent requirement, and are subject to change based upon grades
earned thereafter. This commencement program, therefore, does not constitute an official list of
confirmed graduates or confirmed academic honors for the May 12, 2017, commencement at
Drake University. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not signify that degrees and
academic honors have been awarded unless all pertinent academic requirements have been met.
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academic program certificates**
business law
certificate
health law certificate
J. Michael Boomershine
Mitchell Boothroyd
Justin Tyler Choate
Ross Lars Curnow
Jessica Ann Eglseder
Alex Justin Golay
Thor Joseph Klinker
Michael Shawn McLeran
Gatsby Gottsch Solheim
Michael Craig Bootz
Molly Marie Hammer
Alexander Steven Hasse
Logan James Murray
Phillip John Schieffer
Sarah Elizabeth Wilson
civil litigation
and dispute
resolution certificate
Jamie Jewells Dawdy
constitutional
law and
civil rights
certificate
intellectual
property law certificate
Michael Craig Bootz
Olivia Nicole Kilgore
international
law and global
citzenship
certificate
Bona Bonkafo-Efofa
Richard Lee
Te Grootenhuis
legislative
practice
certificate
Jennifer Grace Dorman
Jenna Ann Kirsch
Logan James Murray
Stella Jane Roederer
prosecution and defense
certificate
Katherine Rachel Clark Johnathan Lee Sears
public service
certificate
Jenna Hardisty Bishop
Kylie Evelyn Crawford
Emily Johanna Rouse
Sarah Elizabeth Wilson
Bona Bonkafo-Efofa
Madison Alexandra
Warder
food and
agricultural
law certificate
Sable Jacklen Joseph
Stella Jane Roederer
**Students who complete a required set of courses and
internships receive a certificate recognizing their area
of specialization.
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COMMENCEMENT TRADITION
The Academic Costume
The pageantry and dress of the University commencement have been inherited from the medieval
universities of the 12th and 13th centuries. Academic life as we know it today began in the Middle
Ages, first in the Church and then in the guilds. The teaching guild was the Guild of the Master of
Arts, where the Bachelor was the apprentice of the Master and the dress was the outward sign of
privilege and responsibility.
Principal features of academic dress are the gown, the cap, and the hood. It early became necessary
for universities to set rules to preserve the dignity and meaning of academic dress. Both Cambridge
and Oxford since the 15th century have made academic dress a matter of university control even to
its minor details, and have repeatedly published revised regulations. American universities agreed
on a definite system in 1895. In 1932, the American Council on Education presented a revised code.
In 1959, the Council appointed a committee on academic costumes and ceremonies. Since 1960,
the revised guidelines have provided guidance for the latest developments in higher education­—
the Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science degrees granted by the community and junior
colleges. The Specialist in Education degree also is recognized and regulated by the latest revisions
in the code for academic dress.
the gown
The flowing gown comes from the 12th century. While it originally may have been worn as
protection against the cold of unheated buildings, today it has become symbolic of the democracy
of scholarship, for it covers any dress of rank or social standing underneath. It is black for all
degrees with pointed sleeves for the bachelor’s degree; long closed sleeves with a slit at the arm or
wrist for the Master’s degree; and full bell double sleeves for the doctor’s degree. Bachelor’s and
master’s degree gowns have no trimming. For the doctor’s degree the gown is faced down the front
with velvet and has three bars of velvet across the sleeves, in the color distinctive to the faculty
or discipline of the degree. The code allows institutions to adopt their own design and color that
better expresses the individuality of the institution.
the cap
When Roman law freed the slave, he won the privilege of wearing a cap. And so the academic
cap is a sign of freedom of scholarship and the responsibility and dignity with which scholarship
endows the wearer. Old poetry records the cap of scholarship as square, to symbolize the book.
In the 15th century, some caps were stiff, some soft, some square and some round with a tuft in
the center. The tassel used today is an elaboration of the tuft. While some institutions still use the
round cap, most have adopted the mortar board style, which comes from Oxford. A different style,
called the Cambridge cap, resembles a large beret and is appropriate for doctorate degrees only.
The color of the tassel denotes the discipline. Those holding doctorate degrees are entitled to wear
metallic-gold tassels.
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the hood
The hood is trimmed with one or more chevrons of a secondary color on the ground of the primary color of the college. The color of the facing of the hood denotes the discipline represented
by the degree; the color of the lining designates the university or college from which the degree
was granted.
The colors associated with the different disciplines are as follows:
Agriculture — Maize
Journalism — Crimson
Philosophy — Dark Blue
Arts, Letters, General Studies — White
Law — Purple
Physical Education — Sage Green
Business and Commerce — Drab
Library Science — Lemon
Public Administration — Peacock Blue
Economics — Copper
Medicine — Green
Science — Golden Yellow
Education — Light Blue
Music — Pink
Social Work — Citron
Fine Arts — Brown
Nursing — Apricot
Speech — Silver Grey
Forestry — Russet
Pharmacy — Olive Green
Theology — Scarlet
The Ceremonial Mace
Since the Middle Ages, the mace has been used in the courts by rulers to signify their power
and authority. When placed on the rostrum, it indicated that the governing body was in formal
session. The ceremonial mace is carried by a mace bearer or by the beadle, an official in the
British university who leads the academic procession. The symbol has been adopted in American
higher education and is carried by the marshal of the University at official academic convocations.
The ceremonial mace was carried in the academic procession of Drake’s annual commencement
ceremony for the first time in 1983. The mace and stand were created by Professor Emeritus
Condon Kuhl, then professor of art at Drake University. The mace is handcrafted from ebony
and overlaid and appointed with silver. It measures two and one-half feet in length and weighs
about five pounds.
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