--- title: Congratulations to NMC's Spring 2021 Graduates description: Nebraska Methodist College welcomed nursing and allied health graduates at its virtual commencement ceremony held on May 7th. --- [Nebraska Methodist College Blog ](https://blog.methodistcollege.edu) # [Congratulations to NMC's Spring 2021 Graduates](https://blog.methodistcollege.edu/congratulations-to-nmcs-spring-2021-graduates-) Written by [Jessica Stensrud](https://blog.methodistcollege.edu/author/jessica-stensrud) | Monday, May. 10, 2021 Nebraska Methodist College welcomed its latest class of nursing and allied health graduates. Three separate ceremonies took place on April 30 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church. The in-person commencement was divided into three events to allow for social distancing. The ceremonies honored the accomplishments of 150 nursing, allied health and healthcare management graduates who have the skillset, mindset and heartset to be outstanding healthcare professionals. We proudly welcomed the class of 2021 into the ranks of [NMC Alumni](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/about/alumni)! **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 Baker † Ashlee Ericksen † Ans Irfan Nellie Johnson † Dee Ann Spencer Becky Varndell † [Doctor of Nursing Practice](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/nursing/doctor-of-nursing-practice/bsn-to-dnp-family-nurse-practitioner) Kimberly Ann Sullivan [Master of Business Administration in Healthcare](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/health-professions/master-degrees/business-administration-in-healthcare) Cristin M. Allee April A. Epley Rolland Jon Hardies Amber Faye Henley Amy Iske Jillian V. Korisko Lindsay Carolyn Miller Northam Brittney Vaughter Christin L. Zbylut [Master of Occupational Therapy](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/master-degree/occupational-therapy) Tara J. Demoret Megan Christina Holtgrewe [Master of Science in Nursing](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/nursing/master-of-science-in-nursing/msn-educator)  Ashley Nichole Beglin Cheryl Casson Nicole Cox Meagan Deeds Hannah Michelle Dorcey Megan Downing Dana Elsasser Nicole Fayth Jandron Kathleen Kinser Melissa Kluthe Shelly Rose Koch Jamie Marie Kruger Ashley B. Liess Janae M. McMahon Shannon O'Donnell Laura L. Peitzmeier Jessica Val Pika Kourtney Roberts Amanda Rutter Holly Sak Alissa Marie Schleidt Ann Marie Schlichting Ames Rene Smallfoot Renee Ann Smith Taylor Nicole Timperley Kevin Joseph Waggoner Mindy M. Walters Marie Alayne White **[Master of Science in Wellness & Health Promotion](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/health-professions/master-degrees/wellness-and-health-promotion-management) **Sabryna Rosa Liddle Vicki J. Lyons Derek R. McBride Kendall McKinney Rebecca A. Smedlund [Bachelor of Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Multispecialty](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/bachelor-degrees/multispecialty-sonography-bs) Yessica Noemi Alvarez ** Shayla Dawn Bockmann *** Kacey M. Dwyer ** Eliza D. Grabill ** Morgan Elizabeth Kempf *** Hanna Rose Sonenberg *** [**Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Administration & Leadership**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/health-professions/bachelor-degree/healthcare-management) Katrina L. Mutchler **Bachelor of Science, Health Studies** T'Mara Rodriguez * [**Bachelor of Science, Imaging Sciences**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/bachelor-degrees/imaging-sciences) Sara Marie Sappingfield ** [**Bachelor of Science in Nursing**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/nursing/bsn) Erika Benson ** Kourtney Blum ** Olivia Bosco Bailey Renee Bousquet *** Jamie Kathryn Bowen *** Alexis Irene Boyce * Sophie Nassauer Budwig Emily Burns ** Alison Chab ** Savannah Rae Crosby Lisa M. Crowe * Abigail L. Deidel Michelle DeSimone ** Alexandra Christine Everitt Bailey Faller Payton Marie Flowers * Katie Ann Foster * Chol Yak Gach Alisha Ann Galloway Mallory Grace Chloe Elizabeth Grant Emily Elizabeth Hagge Michelle Sarah Huerter ** Kaylyn Khristine Ibsgaard ** Samantha Johnson Miriam A. Kelley Luke Kelseth * Kyara Michelle Koehler Harleigh Kohlman *** Suzy Landolt Theresa R. Lehmer Maria Ann Lynes * Kristin Wayne MacNabb Amber N. Mathis *** Jenni Mixan Abigail Margaret Phillips ** Jordan Ponec * Kaley Marie Richardson ** Mallory Rolf * Jacee Roseberry Paeton Rae Russell Kaitlin Elizabeth Schmeits Erica Lynn Smith ** Michelle A. Song * Erin Ann Sosso Tahnee Raquel Soukup Sarah Jean Stenger Caitlyn Rae Stuthman *** Kellie E. Testa Baylee Timm *** Tony Tran * Hailey Fay Troester * Brittany Varah * Hayley Marie White * Kelsi E. Wilkie Jacqueline Mary Wilson [Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/bachelor-degrees/respiratory-care)  Beth Anne Sedlacek ** ** **[**Associate of Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/associate-degrees/cardiovascular-sonography)  Kerri A. Mize ◊◊◊ [**Associate of Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Multispecialty**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/associate-degrees/multispecialty-sonography) Jordyn Lea Blann ◊◊ Kaylee Ann Culhane ◊◊ Claire Marie Devereaux ◊◊◊ Miriam Elizabeth Dreessen ◊◊◊ Hailey Ann Gomez ◊◊ Morgan Elizabeth Kempf ◊◊◊ Cheyenne A. Kuker ◊◊ Olivia Neth ◊◊◊ Taylor Nicole Reed ◊ Hanna Rose Sonenberg ◊◊◊ [**Associate of Science, Physical Therapist Assistant**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/associate-degrees/physical-therapist-assistant) Andre Armstrong Kaylie Marie Blackledge Taylor Lewis Curtis ◊◊ Kelley Rae Friday Cassandra Hunter ◊◊ Haruka Ikeda (Roo) Bergan Jayde Johnsen ◊◊ Celia Elizabeth Rose Kuhfahl ◊◊◊ Megan Kristina Mancuso Audrey Rose Meier ◊◊ Andrew Ramaeker Yvonne Marie Swift ◊◊◊ Carrie Ashley Wunderlich [**Associate of Science, Respiratory Care**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/associate-degrees/respiratory-care-as) Emily S. Anderson ◊◊ Claire LaVonne Becker ◊◊◊ Nathaniel John Brandl ◊◊◊ Matthew Steven Bruce Josephine Marie Danielson ◊◊◊ Sarah Jane Ashlee Geilenkirchen Lauren K. Gillen ◊◊◊ Madison A. Moores Brady Jerome Stoner ◊◊◊ Grant Patrick Watley ◊◊◊ [**Associate of Science, Surgical Technology**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/associate-degrees/surgical-technology) Katherine J. McCarthy Jamie Jeanine Pickinpaugh ◊◊ **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 **† Fall 2020 graduate**   [View full post](https://blog.methodistcollege.edu/congratulations-to-nmcs-spring-2021-graduates-) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Jessica Stensrud" }, "dateModified" : "2022-04-21T18:12:29.487Z", "datePublished" : "2021-05-10T20:33:00Z", "headline" : "Congratulations to NMC's Spring 2021 Graduates", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 584, "url" : "https://web.methodistcollege.edu/hubfs/images/Blogs/NMC_April2021_commencement_%239505_1000x584.jpg", "width" : 1000 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://blog.methodistcollege.edu/congratulations-to-nmcs-spring-2021-graduates-", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 60.0, "url" : "http://info.methodistcollege.edu/hs-fs/hub/138230/file-341845180-png/images/NMC_Logos/nmc-logo.png", "width" : 113.7063 }, "name" : "Nebraska Methodist College Blog" } } ```