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title: Congratulations to NMC's Fall 2020 Graduates
description: Nebraska Methodist College welcomed nursing and allied health graduates at its virtual commencement ceremony held on December 11th.
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# [Congratulations to NMC's Fall 2020 Graduates](https://blog.methodistcollege.edu/congratulations-to-nmcs-fall2020-graduates)

 Written by [Jessica Stensrud](https://blog.methodistcollege.edu/author/jessica-stensrud) | Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020

Nebraska Methodist College welcomed its latest line of nursing and allied health graduates at its second virtual commencement of 2020. The ceremony took place on December 11 under the social distancing guidelines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The ceremony honored the accomplishments of 75 nursing and allied health graduates who have the skillset, mindset and heartset to be outstanding healthcare professionals. We proudly welcome each one to the ranks of NMC alumni!

"The resiliency and dedication of this class during the tumultuous year is truly amazing," said Jenny Christian, Student Engagement Coordinator at Nebraska Methodist College. "I'm so proud of each and every one of them!"

Click below to watch NMC's Fall 2020 virtual commencement.

 

 

**Here is the list of graduates with their degrees and special honors acquired:**

[Doctor of Education in Leadership & Healthcare](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/health-professions/doctoral-healthcare-education)

Stephan Wade Baker  
Aimee Janelle Black  
Samuel Keith Bland  
Janice Bradley-Lapina  
Alice Burron  
Christopher Todd Carroll  
Susan Lynne Cooperider  
Joseph Edward Davis, Jr.  
Ashlee Michelle Ericksen  
Michael Anthony Frianeza  
Melanie Jean Giusti  
Pamela S. Greenstone  
Nellie Elizabeth Johnson  
Rene Painter-Claypool  
Danielle Peterson  
Rachel Shirk  
Mary Simonetti Cowgill  
Serrina Kristina Smith  
Chaundra D. Suddith  
Becky Varndell

 

[Master of Business Administration in Healthcare](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/health-professions/master-degrees/business-administration-in-healthcare)

Diana Elaine Christensen  
Heather Dostal  
Joseph Preston Driewer  
Taylor Marie Kineslla

 

[Bachelor of Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/bachelor-degrees/multispecialty-sonography-bs)

Julia Paige Pleskac ****†**

 

**Bachelor of Science, Health Studies**

Dawn M. Belik

 

[**Bachelor of Science, Imaging Sciences**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/bachelor-degrees/imaging-sciences)

Cali Langenfeld **

 

[**Bachelor of Science in Nursing**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/nursing/bsn)

Wilfrida Abaga **  
Lorelle Andersen  
Anna M. Ballard  
Mckenzi J. Bay ***†**  
Samantha Brown  
Jennifer Chrstine Burwell *  
Stacy Jonelle Campbell *  
Jayde Kaylynn Carstens ***†**  
Shelby Ann Cheatum  
Desaray Crampton  
Donovan A. Halfhill  
Mercedes Harwood ***  
Hannah Clary Hartline  
Kylie Danielle Hawk  
Molly Marie Hawk **  
Krystle Nicole Huron  
Molly Janecek  
Tanna Beverly Jensen **  
Patrick Scott Kean  
Rachel Quinn Kostal  
Abbey Elizabeth Lacy  
Brandyn Marie May *  
Jennifer Jean Morse **  
Katlyn Neill  
Mispa Kellypride Bih Ngantar  
Van Thi-Hong Nguyen *  
Megan Marie O’Brien *  
Meranda Olson  
Julie Sue Phillips  
Shelby Danielle Radicia  
Sara Randolph **  
Lucas Eugene Richardson  
Samuel Reed Ridgeway  
Annie Rodgers  
Jane Rodgers  
William A. Rose  
Emily Ryan *  
Kami J. Scharer **  
Bradley Shearer  
Jessica Marie Smith  
Corinne Swarbrick ***  
Miles Thomas  
Taylor Venegas  
Courtney Joy Weaver  
Sydney Lynn Wegner ***  
Jade Wichmann *  
Shelby Wilson **  
Mikayla Brooke Wilson ***

**Baccalaureate Honors Designation**

*** Summa Cum Laude – cumulative GPA of 3.87 to 4.00  
** Magna Cum Laude – cumulative GPA of 3.64 to 3.86  
* Cum Laude – cumulative GPA of 3.50 to 3.63

**Associate or Certificate Honors Designation**

◊◊◊ Highest Distinction – cumulative GPA of 3.87 to 4.00  
◊◊ Distinction – cumulative GPA of 3.64 to 3.86  
◊ Honorable Mention – cumulative GPA of 3.50 to 3.63

**† Educated Citizen Honor Society**

 

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