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CCC-Grand Island
Central Community College-Grand Island honored 236 graduating students on May 9 during its 23rd annual commencement ceremony.
Forty-three members of the class achieved an accumulative grade-point average of 3.75 or higher during their college career and graduated with honors. Their names are preceded by an asterisk (*).
Recipients of degrees and diplomas were:
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ALMA: Debra K. Jensen, paralegal studies.
ARCHER: *Delcy L. Schneider, business administration.
AURORA: *Richard L. Peterson, business administration.
BEE: Resa K. Lavicky, business administration.
BURWELL: Emily L. Smith, business administration, and Alicia M. Jeffres, human services.
CAIRO: *Dana L. Lemburg, early childhood education.
CENTRAL CITY: Deborah S. Lovejoy, business technology, and Heather N. Kometscher, health information management services.
CLARKS: Wayne A. Morris, industrial technology.
COZAD: *Kimberly A. Terry, early childhood education.
DANNEBROG: Terry A. Phillips, electrical technology.
DONIPHAN: Sheila A. Kiiker and *Sara M. Pokorney, business administration.
ELBA: Laramie J. Hoff, criminal justice.
FULLERTON: Raymond J. Schweitz, information technology.
GILTNER: Nicole L. Omel, business technology.
GRAND ISLAND: Cassie I. Guzman Acha, Nicole L. Hurst, Brittany M. Lessig, Timothy W. Mayfield, Kristen L. Smith and Gary T. Wood, business administration; Somnouk Manivong, Mollie M. Nelson and Tiffanie K. Stoltenberg, criminal justice; *Kevin L. Edgren, Joshua L. Hawley, *Michelle L. Nordhues and Barry D. Smith, drafting; Kimberley C. Newcomb, Rebecca S. Pauly, *Jennifer I. Roth, *Vanessa R. Schutte and Jennifer A. Soneson, early childhood education; Mark A. Porter, electrical technology; *Canton C. Cole and John H. Maxon, electronics technology; Rachel A. Esquitin, Tawny A. Mason and Andrea M. White, human services; Craig L. Clare, Cory E. Fetzer and *Chris J. Podraza, industrial technology; and Corey E. Campbell, information technology.
GREELEY: Rachelle M. Nekoliczak, business administration.
HOLDREGE: Kalei D. Chase and Hannah Herbert, business administration.
KEARNEY: Evan W. Boyles and Adam D. Rains, criminal justice; Dallas A. Roeder, electrical technology; and Kimberly M. Mays, paralegal studies.
LOUP CITY: Anastasia L. Stobbe, business administration.
MAXWELL: *Jill J. Falcon, early childhood education.
PALMER: Melissa J. Kucera, business administration; *Jennifer L. Glynn, drafting; and Kathy J. Rice, human services.
PLEASANTON: *Helen M. Bockerman, information technology.
RAVENNA: *Kandi K. Peters, early childhood education.
RICHLAND: Brian P. Wemhoff, paralegal studies.
SEWARD: Courtney A. Barnes, human services.
SPALDING: Jacqueline A. Herley, early childhood education.
ST. LIBORY: Kayla M. Baker, business administration.
ST. PAUL: Amber E. Dizmang business administration.
STROMSBURG: Deborah S. Seymour, human services.
WOOD RIVER: Keith B. Desel and *April L. Woitaszewski, business administration.
YORK: Nichole D. Jordan, business administration, and Carolyn Y. Arbogast, human services.
HOUSTON, TEXAS: Christina R. Rice, paralegal studies.
Associate of Arts Degree
AURORA: *Apollo A. Stack and Myranda J. McCauley.
BEATRICE: Kirsten A. Warren-Carrell.
DONIPHAN: Gabriel A. Haynes.
GRAND ISLAND: Brian J. Bohrer, Dena K. Brooks, *Mikayla R. Casares, Katelyn K. Dennis, Cassandra M. Herald, Tyler M. Hopkins, Sarah H. Larsen, Mindy L. Littlejohn, *Christine L. McCallay, Patrick M. O’Neill, Elizabeth K. Pedersen, Javier Rendon, *DeAnn L. Sindt, Kellee M. Splattstoesser, Natalie L. Stephens, Shelby A. Treffer, Ashley J. Vassar, Georgette C. Walsh and Chelsea M. Wessel.
HASTINGS: Tyler T. Hulme.
KEARNEY: *Charles E. Sepers Jr..
LEXINGTON: Charlotte R. Buckley.
PHILLIPS: Shantel A. Miles.
Associate of Science Degree
AURORA: *Apollo A. Stack.
CEDAR RAPIDS: *Kelly A. Zwiener.
CENTRAL CITY: Cody M. Gulbrandson.
GRAND ISLAND: Patricia L. Dudley, Brody D. Emery, Derrick A. Gomez, Mindy L. Littlejohn, Elizabeth K. Pedersen and Luann M. Peters.
ST. PAUL: Chelsey R. Cook.
Associate Degree in Nursing
AURORA: Sarah A. Boardman.
AXTELL: Lisa J. Trent.
BROKEN BOW: *Cara J. Johnson.
CAIRO: Samantha L. Wetzel.
CENTRAL CITY: April L. Spiegel.
CLAY CENTER: Gina D. Clark.
DANNEBROG: *Kelsey L. Fanta.
DONIPHAN: Jeanene M. Anders.
GIBBON: Larry W. Michael-Rush.
GRAND ISLAND: Nicole L. Bailey, Melissa A. Birkby, *Laura B. Bissell, Lacy J. Bottorf, *Michelle K. Carroll, *Maridale J. Goodwin, Miranda R. Groce, Lisa A. Kempt, Tina J. Loeffler, Erin L. McClure, Sherrie A. Rathman, Kevin L. Ronne, Laura A. Smith, Christi M. Tuxhorn, Jeri J. Wichman and Nicole M. Wichman.
HARVARD: *Brenda M. Smith.
HASTINGS: Mallory D. Bush, *Erin M. Koger, Cathy J. Oelschlager and Ashley L. Shafer.
HOLDREGE: Laura R. Cox.
KEARNEY: *Farrah L. Fread, Emily R. Grabau, *Casey N. Hill, Rachel M. Johnson, April D. Kuehn, Chandra E. Roland, *Vanessa M. Tillotson and Jami L. Wulf.
MINDEN: Shannon R. Ramos, Danielle L. Schmidt-Pracht and Stephanie S. Wright.
NELSON: Jennie D. Scholl.
PLEASANTON: Abbygail R. Cronin and Alaina A. Friest.
RAVENNA: Rita G. Samuelson.
ROCKVILLE: Shawna L. Young.
SCHUYLER: Joshua B. Stark.
SEWARD: Kalyn E. Kreutz.
ST. PAUL: Sarah L. Goettsche.
WILCOX: *Kimberlee A. Penny.
WOOD RIVER: John C. McLamb and Miranda L. Wissing.
LISCOMB, IOWA: *Jordan E. Emley.
Diploma
AXTELL: Megan M. Wilsey, practical nursing.
BERTRAND: *Brooke N. Weeder, human services.
BURWELL: Amy J. Cassidy, business technology.
CAMPBELL: Janna J. Morgan, practical nursing.
CENTRAL CITY: Kandi L. Mills and Cynthia D. Strong, information technology, and Jill A. Wachowiak, practical nursing.
CHAMBERS: Heather L. Wecker, practical nursing.
CLAY CENTER: Rachel A. Davis, practical nursing.
COZAD: *Linda F. Thornton, business administration.
DANNEBROG: Sarah A. Adams, practical nursing.
FAIRFIELD: Amber L. Sorgen, practical nursing.
GIBBON: Teri J. Ackley, Amber S. Herren and Ashley E. Norden, practical nursing.
GOTHENBURG: *Jessica L. Fulkerson, early childhood education.
GRAND ISLAND: Angela L. Gilliland and Jamie L. Majerus, business administration; Andrea M. Chizek, business technology; *Chad A. Blome, drafting; *Connie J. Mathews, early childhood education; Nicholas L. Helmer, electrical technology; Megan D. Wichman, health information management services; Amber M. Edwards, Dena R. Hawkes, Duane R. Krolikowski and *Angelica M. Rivera, human services; Andrew L. Kuszak and *Joy N. Storm, information technology; Erin N. Emal, paralegal studies; Ryan P. Finecy, Krystalynn T. Fitzgerald, Monica E. Lange, Sylvia A. Mileg, Cindy L. Pfenning, Amanda M. Rodriguez, Jessica M. Spiehs and Viviana Vasquez, practical nursing.
GREELEY: Gloria R. Scott, practical nursing.
HARVARD: Sara L. Marshall and Jaime M. Porter, practical nursing.
HASTINGS: Jessica L. Allbrooks, Kristy K. Korte and Melanie S. Whitcomb, practical nursing.
HOLDREGE: Kelli H. Sidel, practical nursing.
KEARNEY: Buffy J. Bader, paralegal studies, and Erin L. Brubaker, Debra M. Estrada, Amanda J. Guthrie, Michelle L. Hansen, Rita C. Hemmingsen, Amber R. Hogins, Jessica A. Jacobsen, Tammy L. Jasso, Kayla H. McWilliams,*McKenna J. Murphy, Lexxis A. Ross, Laurie A. Scholl, Emily A. Sidlo, Tabitha L. Sudbeck, Tammy L. Watson and Melissa M. Yendra, practical nursing.
LEXINGTON: Tommy J. Kaelin, practical nursing.
LINCOLN: Kelsey R. Wagner, practical nursing.
MINDEN: Jesuslene S. Ring, practical nursing.
O’NEILL: Kittina L. Sandall, practical nursing.
PALMER: Jennifer L. Poessnecker, information technology.
PHILLIPS: Rebecca A. Lamb, practical nursing.
PLEASANTON: Albert W. Frazer, information technology.
RIVERDALE: Lola J. Coffey, practical nursing.
ST. LIBORY: Angela M. Alberti, Jessica M. Hoffman and Cheryl A. Torres-Nietfeld, practical nursing.
ST. PAUL: Christina M. Johnson and Barbara L. Lurz, practical nursing.
TRUMBULL: Janice K. Allen, practical nursing.
YORK: *Carolyn Y. Pulse, practical nursing.
CCC-Hastings
Central Community College-Hastings honored 377 graduating students on May 9 during its 42nd annual commencement ceremonies.
Dr. Bart L. Eastwood of O’Neill received the 2009 Outstanding Alumni Award during commencement activities May 9 at Central Community College-Hastings.
Eastwood is a 1993 graduate of Grand Island Northwest High School and a 1996 graduate of CCC-Hastings with an associate of applied science degree in biotechnology.
He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology from Nebraska Wesleyan University and a doctorate in osteopathic medicine from Des Moines University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery.
He was accepted into the orthopedic surgical residency program at Ohio University and Affinity Medical Center. While in the program, he was recognized as the chief intern in 2002-03 and as the chief resident in 2006-07. He completed his rotation at hospitals in Massillon/Canton, Dayton, Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio, as well as in Denver, Colo.
Eastwood completed his board certification in orthopedic surgery in 2007 and moved to O’Neill where he became the first full-time orthopedic surgeon on staff at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital.
Eastwood and his wife, Shannon, have two children: Cole and Allie.
Recipients of degrees and diplomas were:
Associate of Applied Science Degree
ALDA: Lena M. Hoard, medical laboratory technology.
AMHERST: Levi J. Brown, auto body technology.
ARCHER: Wendy M. Botsch, dental hygiene.
ARNOLD: Richard C. Schweitzer, welding technology.
ASHTON: Tyler Ritz, electrical technology.
ATLANTA: Robert J. Kaiser, information technology.
AURORA: Seth F. McClure and Tyson G. Wendt, agribusiness, and Mathew K. Wert, auto body technology and drafting.
AXTELL: Blake P. Sandmeyer, auto body technology, and Jason A. Landstrom, automotive technology.
AYR: Eric S. McNeill, welding technology.
BASSETT: Tucker J. Iverson, automotive technology, and Kendal A. Sybrant, diesel technology.
BELGRADE: Lee M. McPhillips, construction technology.
BENEDICT: Stephanie M. Schlegelmilch, business administration.
BERTRAND: Garrett O. Hinson, automotive technology.
BERWYN: Tyce L. Johnson, machine tool technology.
BLADEN: Jason L. Skrdlant, agribusiness; Amanda J. Grigg, business technology; Simeon C. Berns, information technology; and Helen G. Jones, medical laboratory technology.
BLOOMINGTON: Michael D. Jelken, automotive technology.
BLUE HILL: Elmer R. Krueger, construction technology; Molly A. Coffey, dental assisting; and Kyle J. Faimon, electrical technology.
BRAINARD: Anthony T. Karber, commercial horticulture.
BRIDGEPORT: Tanner L. Stichka, construction technology.
BROKEN BOW: Katrina J. Eberle, dental assisting.
BRUNING: Erick V. Houser, auto body technology; Rachel M. Peterson, dental hygiene; and Spenser M. Otto, information technology.
BURWELL: Kellen J. Ballagh, electrical technology.
CENTRAL CITY: Katherine A. Gibbs, commercial horticulture, and Heather N. Kometscher, health information management services.
CHAPMAN: Jacob P. Seim, diesel technology.
CHAPPELL: Sven C. Anderson, diesel technology.
CLAY CENTER: Barbara M. Kiolbasa, early childhood education, and Danielle K. Scoville, medical assisting.
COLUMBUS: Hugo S. Ham-Oliva, automotive technology, and James E. Brown, medical laboratory technology.
COZAD: Morgan E. Smock, construction technology, and Daniel J. Voris, media arts.
DANBURY: Lisa M. Daffer, dental hygiene.
DAVID CITY: Brittany K. Kresha, dental hygiene, and Sumera Rehman and Zenab Rehman, medical laboratory technology.
DEWEESE: Chance J. Svoboda, agribusiness.
EDGAR: Susan R. Kuta, business administration; Kalen L. Shuck, information technology; and Stacey R. Thomas, machine tool technology.
ELBA: Daniel J. Umphress, business administration.
ELM CREEK: Russell J. Benson, auto body technology, and Jesse A. Barto, information technology.
ELWOOD: Angela M. Puls, health information management services.
EUSTIS: Tristan E. Lehmann, agribusiness.
EXETER: Katherine R. Kahler, media arts.
FAIRBURY: Reid L. Horky, auto body technology.
FAIRFIELD: Anna M. Watts, agribusiness.
FARWELL: Jason G. Miley, agribusiness.
FRANKLIN: Zachary T. Dean, construction technology, and Jesse S. Reicks, drafting.
FULLERTON: Trent L. Usasz, drafting.
GENEVA: Lyndsey C. Heath, dental hygiene.
GLENVIL: Gale E. Hagemeyer and Thomas A. Rott, construction technology.
GOTHENBURG: Brian M. Weiss, welding technology.
GRAND ISLAND: Jacob L. Ambroz and Travis J. Paulman, automotive technology; Cara S. Goosic and Lindsey M. Modlin, dental hygiene; James J. Hoesche, Travis A. Niemoth and James M. Sughroue, diesel technology; Amber R. Hoffman, early childhood education; Amanda K. Barnett, Jennifer N. Estep and Janalee M. Hudiburgh, health information management services; Grant E. Fairbanks, hospitality management and culinary arts; Anthony E. Bridger, information technology; Emily E. Aldana and Ashley A. Kelley, media arts; Kylee J. Uden, medical assisting; and Francis M. Smith, welding technology.
HAMPTON: Cody A. Bicknase, drafting.
HARRISON: Andrew J. Ellicott, electronics technology.
HARVARD: Joshua A. Knapp, construction technology, and Bradley K. Bieck, electrical technology.
HASTINGS: Jessica L. Griess and John T. Stoltz, agribusiness; Cody R. Valentine and Grace M. Woodward, automotive technology; Jeffery D. Bockerman, Megan E. Fritz, Kari L. Hasenauer, Julia L. McCoy, Stuart E. Nabower, George M. Rundle, Kayla N. Sexton, Kelly N. Teed, Angie K. Timmerman and Tricia M. VanBoening, business administration; Lindsay M. Journey, business technology; Kelcie M. Hill, commercial horticulture; Derek M. Rossen, construction technology; John P. Adams and Nathan L. Mullen, criminal justice; Mindy S. Haney, Jessica M. Richards, Christine R. Stech, Pamela S. Wallin and Kelli R. Young, dental assisting; Corina L. Kliewer and Erica A. Willey, dental hygiene; Terry B. Adler II, Bradley D. Allington, Bao Z. Chen, Shane C. Hubl, Alexander Leon Diaz and Jonathan D. Young, drafting; Lisa M. Featherstone, Kirsten L. Fullerton, Tracy L. Harrenstein, Darrah L. Monnier and Tiffany J. Patrick, early childhood education; Jason Kloepper, electrical technology; Travis N. Tinsman, electrical technology and electronics technology; Erika D. DeLashmutt, Brandy J. Geist and Kristel A. Johnson, hospitality management and culinary arts; Jaclyn M. Kiser, Brittany N. MacDonald, Roberta Stroot and Jessica M. Wicks, human services; Kyle L. Banzhaf, Shelly F. Leon and Nicholas D. Wilson, information technology; William S. Griepenstroh, Tyson J. Havranek, Cynthia A. Silver, Lindsay J. Swanson-Griepenstroh and Justin T. Wieczorek, media arts; Amanda J. Demoret, Chaeli L. McKnight and Kayla M. Sadd, medical assisting; and Rachel K. Crawford and Elizabeth I. Headrick, medical laboratory technology.
HEBRON: Kindall T. Kniep, business administration.
HEMINGFORD: Tanner J. Sorensen, electrical technology.
HENDERSON: Trevor J. Nunnenkamp, electrical technology.
HILDRETH: Daine J. Rahmann, drafting.
HOLDREGE: Kalei D. Chase, business administration; Nicholas L. Killough, construction technology; and Dana S. Carson, information technology.
HOLSTEIN: Heather R. Gentert, information technology.
INAVALE: Justin M. Goodell, automotive technology.
JUNIATA: Tyler J. Consbruck, automotive technology; Tina R. Karr, business technology; Jordan P. Ruger, diesel technology; Danielle A. Ekeler, information technology; Joseph J. Weston, media arts; and Trisha L. Bonczynski, medical assisting.
KEARNEY: Kent P. Lucas, business administration; Phillip S. Niedbalski, construction technology; Brittany R. Harvey, dental assisting; Cassandra A. Broeker, dental hygiene; Sean M. Cox and Kaleb I. Tucker, drafting; Pamela E. Muldrew-Plummer, early childhood education; Bryan R. Baker, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration; Nicole L. Howell and Erica L. May, medical assisting; Pamela K. Wordehoff, medical laboratory technology; and Anthony D. Lewis, parts sales and management.
KENESAW: Donna M. Uden, early childhood education, and Christine A. Osler, health information management services.
LAWRENCE: Jill M. Poe, medical assisting.
LEXINGTON: Cully J. Craig, agribusiness, and Katie A. Sage, dental hygiene.
LINCOLN: Heather D. Engel, medical assisting.
LOOMIS: Paul T. Christensen, drafting.
MASON CITY: Jessica L. Amsberry, medical assisting.
MCCOOL JUNCTION: Jordan M. Browitt and Daniel L. Suhr, construction technology.
MILLER: Mark L. Bentley, information technology.
NELSON: Renae M. Fuller, business administration, and Lance E. Schendt, drafting.
NORFOLK: Kimberly L. Black, Jera L. Voss and Jackie N. Whipple, health information management services.
NORTH LOUP: Jordan G. Moody, agribusiness.
NORTH PLATTE: Kirsten M. Haman, dental hygiene.
OGALLALA: Monica R. Towndrow, business administration, and Miranda H. Baker, early childhood education.
OMAHA: Andrew N. Stark, electronics technology, and Roberta L. Hanson, health information management services.
O’NEILL: Rachael L. Gray, human services.
ORD: Kody A. Stiger, parts sales and management.
OSMOND: Star A. Hoeppner, health information management services.
OTOE: Thomas I. Kastens, diesel technology.
OVERTON: Brian R. Robinson, electrical technology, and Jasmine R. Striker, medical assisting.
PALMER: Kirstine A. Chvala, commercial horticulture.
PLATTE CENTER: Kenneth J. Korth, diesel technology.
RAVENNA: Michael A. Zerr, auto body technology; Scott M. Barent, automotive technology; and Cassandra M. Zerr, medical assisting.
RED CLOUD: Katrina A. Prellwitz, early childhood education, and Jessica C. Wiese, medical laboratory technology.
ROSELAND: Joseph J. Hemberger and Dustin M. Swartz, diesel technology.
SARGENT: Mandy S. Smith, medical laboratory technology.
SCOTTSBLUFF: Bridget K. Wilkinson, dental hygiene.
SHELTON: Brandi L. Berumen, dental assisting, and Scott G. Smyth, drafting.
STANTON: Patricia A. Voborny, health information management services.
ST. PAUL: Jessica A. Allard and Krystal D. Mudloff, medical assisting.
STROMSBURG: Stacey A. Nielsen, dental hygiene.
SUMNER: January O. Heckenlively, commercial horticulture, and Jessica M. Erwin, dental assisting.
SUPERIOR: Aaron T. Thompson, construction technology, and Tracy N. White, early childhood education.
SUTTON: Clancy J. Nuss, business administration; Audry A. Baker, business technology; Megan I. Schonscheck, early childhood education; Cian D. Finnegan, industrial technology; and Justine E. Ochsner, media arts.
TILDEN: Jennifer J. Grosserode, health information management services.
TRUMBULL: Gerald K. Krueger, agribusiness.
TRYON: Erin M. Connell, dental assisting.
UPLAND: Mitchell Dallmann, welding technology.
UTICA: Jeffrey H. Adler, drafting.
WACO: Megan M. Naber, medical laboratory technology.
WOOD RIVER: William Ondrak, diesel technology, and Michaela J. Dvorak, medical laboratory technology.
YORK: Matthew R. Karabel, drafting, and Joshua H. Detwiler and Elissa M. Reetz, media arts.
HOLYOKE, COLO.: Kurtis J. Einspahr, drafting and welding technology.
Associate of Arts Degree
ASHTON: Jeanene A. Kaslon.
BLADEN: Sean P. Danehey.
CLARKS: Kylie A. Shoup.
DONIPHAN: Gabriel A. Haynes.
GLENVIL: Teresa K. Johnson and Amanda L. Taylor.
GREELEY: Megan N. Dugan.
HASTINGS: Shawn E. Hachtel, Krista R. Harpham, Keith S. Janda, Ryan C. Jank, Connie Y. Kaweesa, Nicholas E. Lipovsky, Chelsea L. Miller, Sherry L. Nickel, Christina M. Plaetz, Logan A. Rader, Amber M. Sullivan, Eric J. Taylor, Jeff Thies, John T. Wheeler and Joseph E. Ziemba.
HOLSTEIN: Jordan D. Lukow.
JUNIATA: Laura A. Ahlman.
KEARNEY: Heather A. Christensen.
KENESAW: Marc A. Stokes.
LAWRENCE: Claire R. Weldon.
MINDEN: Jessica M. Parton.
OGALLALA: Heather A. Annen.
ROSELAND: Adam T. Primm.
ST. PAUL: Ashley A. Mowitz.
SUMNER: Sara J. Hutson.
SUPERIOR: Japheth P. Beaty.
SUTTON: Robert G. Boettcher, Danielle S. Brown and Jordan M. Erickson.
WOOD RIVER: Dixie L. Codner.
Associate of Science Degree
ASHTON: Jeanene Kaslon.
HASTINGS: Tara K. Haney, Julie M. Henry, Michael L. McCaslin, Greg A. Scott, Miranda L. Sims, Jeff Thies and Dirk A. Wiseman.
MINDEN: Stacy K. Jons.
ROCKVILLE: Jamie L. Stevenson.
SUTTON: Robert G. Boettcher.
WOLBACH: Matthew T. Steenson.
Diploma
ANSELMO: William L. Dexter, welding technology.
AYR: Brandon J. Betterton, diesel technology.
BENEDICT: Suzette J. Dalton, health information management services.
BRADSHAW: Bobbi S. Epp, agribusiness.
CAIRO: Megan J. Peters, agribusiness.
CAMBRIDGE: Aaron D. Koch, welding technology.
CHAPPELL: Chelsea K. Low, dental assisting.
CLAY CENTER: Kellie L. Dana, human services.
CLEARWATER: Aaron J. Thiessen, hospitality management and culinary arts.
COLUMBUS: Tanner L. Knapp, auto body technology.
COZAD: Carl T. Engler, construction technology, and Chelsea L. Peden, dental assisting.
DAVID CITY: Misty A. Havlovic, health information management services.
DEWEESE: Arnold E. Svoboda, agribusiness.
DONIPHAN: Alex R. Haile, auto body technology.
DU BOIS: Daniel W. Ross, auto body technology.
EDGAR: Kaylee E. Johnson, dental assisting.
ELM CREEK: Joshua R. Martin and Jerad J. Olsen, welding technology.
FRANKLIN: Randy D. Brumbaugh, construction technology, and Jesse S. Reicks, machine tool technology.
GENEVA: Christopher J. Schendt, welding technology.
GIBBON: April A. Medina, business technology.
GRAND ISLAND: Paul V. Koester and Sean R. Schwartz, auto body technology; Jessica J. Maese, dental assisting; Chelsie J. Rodabaugh and Megan D. Wichman, health information management services; Jonathan J. Novotny, information technology; Koty J. Robbins, media arts; and Valerie A. Arnold, welding technology.
HAMPTON: Jared T. Bredthauer, machine tool technology.
HARVARD: Stephanie R. Aspegren, business technology; Steven W. Dillman, construction technology; and Autumn T. Sadd, human services.
HASTINGS: Ryan G. Hinrichs and Ashley M. Smolik, agribusiness; Jacqueline M. Finnell and Matthew L. Livingston, business administration; Ryan M. Harvey, construction technology; Nina L. Glover, dental assisting; Tyler J. Ehly, Kendra D. Fergus, Chad A. Williamson and John B. Winchester, drafting; Brittany M. Todd, early childhood education; and Melissa D. Hohlfeld, Chad A. Oelschlager and Joshua L. White, welding technology.
HOLDREGE: Nicholas L. Killough, construction technology, and Ashley N. Popple, medical assisting.
IMPERIAL: Amanda N. Spickelmier, dental assisting.
KEARNEY: Becky S. Miller, health information management services.
LAWRENCE: Audra R. Bourg, media arts.
LEMOYNE: Ian B. Tuttle, diesel technology.
LEXINGTON: Oscar Novoa, automotive technology, and Donald E. Munson, parts sales and management.
LINCOLN: Stephanie J. Johanson, Chinh D. Nguyen and Rachel M. Synek, health information management services.
LINWOOD: Elizabeth A. Juranek, dental assisting.
LITCHFIELD: Brett M. Kramer, welding technology.
MCCOOK: Emily Y. Volquardsen, dental assisting.
MINDEN: Amanda M. Melroy, dental assisting, and Travis S. Berry and Tad E. Talbert, welding technology.
NORTH PLATTE: Derek T. Boeka, construction technology.
OMAHA: Craig D. Hodgens, diesel technology.
ORD: Nathan D. Pesek, construction technology, and Dustin L. Pesek, welding technology.
ORLEANS: Caleb J. Roberts, welding technology.
OXFORD: Cody M. Schoen, diesel technology.
PALMER: Derrick L. Joseph, agribusiness, and Brandon A. Fellers, automotive technology.
PAWNEE CITY: David G. Espe, auto body technology.
ROSELAND: Benjamin L. Trausch, agribusiness; MaLinda M. Moore, business administration; and Melissa S. Klein, information technology.
SEWARD: Gayla J. Johnsen and Charli D. Meinberg, health information management services.
SHELTON: Scott G. Smyth, machine tool technology.
ST. PAUL: Jeanette K. Wieser, medical assisting.
SUPERIOR: Debra L. Langer, health information management services.
SUTTON: Brett A. Stones and Micah G. Veleba, parts sales and management.
WILSONVILLE: Brian J. Ballou, agribusiness, and Brett D. Palmer, diesel technology.
WOOD RIVER: Michaela A. Wissing, dental assisting, and Nathan R. Wetzel, diesel technology.
YORK: Katelyn C. Bedient, agribusiness.
ALMENA, Kan.: Casey B. Dole, welding technology.
CCC-Columbus
Central Community College-Columbus recognized 184 graduating students on May 8 during its 39th annual commencement ceremonies.
Twenty-six members of the class achieved an accumulative grade-point average of 3.75 or higher during their college career and graduated with honors. Their names are preceded by an asterisk (*).
Recipients of degrees and diplomas were:
Associate of Applied Science Degree
BELLWOOD: Mary R. Holland, commercial art; Arlen E. Francis, drafting technology; and Buck A. Mills, industrial technology.
BENEDICT: Michael R. Legband, business administration.
CEDAR RAPIDS: Scotty D. Kolm, agribusiness.
COLUMBUS: Hugo S. Ham-Oliva, automotive technology; Megan R. Albers, Ashley S. Becker, Riley S. Benedict, Malinda M. Christensen, Brent M. Eaton, Paige M. Kelly, Shane R. Kelly, *Beverly K. Lange, William J. McGannon, *Ashley L. Melcher, and Nicole R. Porter, business administration; Kristina M. Girardin, business administration and commercial art; Lisa C. Ahlstrom and Rosario Espino, business technology; Danielle M. Loseke, *Derek D. Thomas, Gerardo Vazquez and Christopher S. Ziemba, commercial art; Audrey K. Anderson, drafting technology; Rachel L. Gerrard, Amanda K. Gould, Kitty L. Laska and Amanda M. Wemhoff, early childhood education; Angel F. Garcia, *Aaron D. Krause, *Lance M. Mueller, Joshua D. Otte and Jason D. Wagner, industrial technology; Christopher A. Gray, information technology; Marie C. Loveless and Steven T. Marxsen, quality control; and Brandon M. Wemhoff, welding technology.
CRESTON: *Erin K. McKee, information technology.
DAVID CITY: Andrea L. Bollig, agribusiness, and Brittney J. Lensch, business administration.
DUNCAN: Heather F. Drozd, business administration.
FREMONT: Charles E. Hanzel, agribusiness, and Drew S. Marshall, criminal justice.
FULLERTON: Nicholas S. Small, agribusiness.
GENOA: Clayton J. Swantek, agribusiness; Megan L. Cuba, business administration; and Erin D. Blase and Brandon L. Konwinski, industrial technology.
GRANT: Michelle M. Howerter, business administration.
GRESHAM: Alysson M. Wiemer, early childhood education.
HARTINGTON: *Mark A. Gubbels, business administration.
HOWELLS: *Barbara J. Cech, early childhood education.
HUMPHREY: Ali J. Sell, early childhood education.
MARQUETTE: Calvin J. Rahrs, welding technology.
NORTH BEND: *Nicholas R. Manning, business administration.
OMAHA: Scott A. Kampschneider, information technology.
OSCEOLA: Thomas M. Vaughn, industrial technology.
PRIMROSE: Zachary A. Zentner, business administration.
RISING CITY: Debbie F. Heaton, information technology.
SCHUYLER: Nicholas A. Brichacek, business administration, and Edward L. Reyna and Antonio Rodriguez, industrial technology.
SHELBY: Megan R. Grant, business administration.
SPALDING: Tracy M. Collins, business administration.
ST. EDWARD: *Danette B. Stone, business technology.
TEKAMAH: Amber M. Jones, business administration, and Jennifer L. Wortman, commercial art.
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky.: Douglas G. Batten, business administration.
Associate of Arts Degree
ALBION: Jenna L. Buettner.
BELLWOOD: Christopher L. Anderson.
BOELUS: Linsey D. Simmons.
CHADRON: Ashley E. Abegglen.
COLUMBUS: Aaron M. Adams, Michelle L. Borowiak, Rosanna V. Degner, Danielle M. DeWyke, Nicole C. George, Rachel L. Gerrard, Kaylee M. Griffiths, Brandon T. Hays, Nicole R. Henggeler, Brittany J. Kaspar, Jamie L. Kolm, *Tammie R. Kozak, Michael G. McLeod, Ashley A. Micek, Elizabeth J. Mohrmann, Ana B. Ortiz, Lindsay R. Pickinpaugh, Chantel J. Rosno, *Kimberly R. Spohn, Amanda M. Therrien, *Araceli Vazquez, Mark A. Walker, Kristin Wrubel and Kasey M. Wurst.
CRESTON: Patricia P. Crabtree.
DAVID CITY: Nolan R. Moravec.
EMERSON: Alysa C. Gradert.
GREELEY: Megan R. Furgison.
KEARNEY: Heather A. Wondercheck.
LINCOLN: Cassi L. Calabro.
MONROE: Cameron C. Knopik.
OMAHA: Jamel E. Lebranch.
PALMER: Stephanie M. Dubas.
SCHUYLER: *Jennifer K. Beckner and *Daniel W. Cogdill.
SEWARD: Dillon E. Saltzman.
UPLAND: *Laura L. Gregoski.
WAHOO: Tencie H. Tonniges.
WINNETOON: Jennifer R. Wagner.
Associate of Science Degree
AINSWORTH: Jered P. McGill.
BURWELL: Jessica A. Conrad.
CEDAR RAPIDS: *Lydia J. Moseman.
CENTRAL CITY: Sara L. Shively.
COLUMBUS: Kendra R. Aldag, Robert J. Baer, Amy S. Bosak, *Bradley G. Bowns, *Abigail H. Hoessel, Erik Hoover, Kellie L. Johnson, Daniel S. Johnson, *Gina L. Muller, Eric Puckett and Eduardo Vazquez.
KEARNEY: Justin R. Dworak.
LINDSAY: Lisa K. Oberhauser.
SCHUYLER: *Yuan Liu.
STROMSBURG: Robert M. Reichmuth and Haley A. Stromberg.
Associate Degree in Nursing
COLUMBUS: *Shelli M. Dreifurst, Deanna N. Gragert, Timothy N. Hoffman, *Jodi R. Kosiba, Kimberly J. Mercer, Josephine N. Ndungu, *Cris M. Pineyro, *Mandi E. Sliva, Heather A. Speicher and Amber M. Steiner.
HUMPHREY: Megan M. Adkisson.
NORTH BEND: *Sara R. Bourek and Alison A, Kitt.
PLATTE CENTER: Jeremy L. Penne.
SCHUYLER: Stephanie L. Harder.
YORK: Melinda S. Matkins.
Diploma
ALBION: Donielle D. Finnegan and Colleen R. Krasser, practical nursing.
ARCADIA: Dustin G. Scott, practical nursing.
CLARKSON: Andrea M. Koehn and Amanda L. Novotny, business technology, and Jill E. Paprocki, practical nursing.
COLUMBUS: Leah A. Parr and Melinda A. Porter, business technology; Jeremiah R. Harder and Jared D. Henke, drafting technology; Ryan A. Brown, drafting technology and machine tool technology; Ashley G. Brunkhorst, Ramona L. Cooper, Krista L. Osantowski, Courtney L. Schindler and Brittany R. Wozny, practical nursing; and Jordan D. Mejstrik, welding technology.
ELGIN: Patricia J. Sehi, business technology.
GENOA: Kristan K. Johnson, business administration.
GOTHENBURG: Krista S. Benjamin, business technology.
GRESHAM: Susan V. Hyatt, practical nursing.
HASTINGS: Kimberly D. Buss, commercial art.
LEIGH: Colleen M. Marquis, business technology.
LINCOLN: Bandak L. Chei, agribusiness.
NORFOLK: Karla Flores and Cathy L. Macke, practical nursing.
NORTH BEND: Crista L. Fischer, practical nursing.
OSCEOLA: Austin J. Tworek, drafting technology, and Ryan M. Hobson, practical nursing.
POLK: Michael D. Dent, drafting technology, and Mark A. Rust, welding technology.
SCHUYLER: Cassandra L. Sobota, information technology.
SHELBY: Lonny L. Cyza, business administration.
SILVER CREEK: Nancy A. Rinkol, practical nursing.
ST. PAUL: Cindy I. Brummond, business technology.
YORK: Cheryl L. Sackschewsky, practical nursing.
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