Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) welcomed its latest line of nursing, allied health and healthcare management graduates at its commencement. The ceremony took place on May 5 at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church.
The ceremony honored the accomplishments of 184 graduates who have the skill set, mindset and heart set to be outstanding healthcare professionals. We proudly welcome each one to the ranks of NMC alumni!
Here is the list of graduates with their degrees and special honors acquired:
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice
Patricia F. Gardner
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare
Nancy C. Lozano
Mary P. Poffenbarger
Shamaila Williams
Alyssa Wilson
Master of Science in Nursing, Care Coordinator
Robin Leigh Shaver
Carly Cristen Vachal
Lora Lynn Waechter
Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator
Kristen A. Bern
Larry Scott Brown
Jeremy N. Cole
Hannah Kay Engle-Wrye
Katelyn Hunke
Vanessa Rae Klug
Harleigh Breann Kohlman
April D. Matthews
Patricia Marie Oborny
Michelle E. Peacock
Margaret Christine Rogers
Kayla Ann Walter
Heather Cormier
Abbey K. Fox
Richelle M. Guy
Marissa Rae Nelson
Cody Rae Smith
Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Executive
Tara Elizabeth Barnes
Carleigh Nicole Byers
Kelsey Lynn Feigenbutz
Heather Rose Hansen
Meghann JoHanna Kowalski
Jennifer Lynn Miller
Stacy Jo Paitz
Jennifer Hayley Roucka
Katya Segovia-Ayala
Amelia Ann Swanson
Anna Weiler-Dennis
Alyssa M. Kathol
Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Informatics
Melissa Jeanne Bouche
Sara M. Fry
Nicole A. Johnson
Kathleen Renee Kauffman
Amy Sue Killion-O'Daniel
Michelle Stinnette
Master of Science in Wellness and Health Promotion Management
Sipres P. Hoefer
Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Rachel Lawson, Magna Cum Laude
Lauren Ruthann Hayes, Summa Cum Laude
Ashlynn Skipper, Magna Cum Laude
Macie Anna Suess
Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences
Kaitlyn Christine Knutson-Smith, Magna Cum Laude
Adelyn Mertlik, Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sadie Renee Andrews, Cum Laude
Taylor Rose Asche
Mikayla Maudie Aulner, Magna Cum Laude
Jade Sierra Baker, Magna Cum Laude
Emily Rosemary Bardon
Mackenzi R. Bergstrom, Cum Laude
Kaylee Marie Biskup, Magna Cum Laude
Jonathan William Bland, Magna Cum Laude
Mary Katherine Bonham, Summa Cum Laude
John Mark Brauer Jr.
Alexis Ann-Frances Bremer, Cum Laude
Emma Rosetta Brown, Summa Cum Laude
Katelyn Cook
Tricia Lynn Cox, Magna Cum Laude
Zohie Gray Damgaard
Kaylie Ann Daniels, Magna Cum Laude
Mykaela Katherine Dickerson, Magna Cum Laude
Gabrial Ann Dornacker
Charlie Nadean Louise Erny
Leia FitzPatrick, Cum Laude
Abigail Rohde Friedrich
Koren Gabriel
Giovanna Garcia
Jasmine Nicole Garcia
Reagan Joy Garvey, Magna Cum Laude
Ashley Gusman
Alexandria Haer, Summa Cum Laude
Jenna Lynn Hansen, Cum Laude
Hailey Jean Heikkila, Summa Cum Laude
Melissa Henecker
Kayla Jenell Hennings
Amanda Hoyt
Eh Shee Htun, Magna Cum Laude
Marian Aleah Hudson, Cum Laude
Kaylynn Elaine Jensen
Lauren Iris Johnson, Cum Laude
Tyler S. Kluch, Magna Cum Laude
Joy Marie Koenig, Magna Cum Laude
Kyliegh Marie Krimmel
Melaina A. Kroft, Summa Cum Laude
Emma Louise Kuker
Nicole Lynn Lamplot, Summa Cum Laude
Maria Alexandra Lantos, Cum Laude
Tony Lopez Marquina, Cum Laude
Sbeidy Lopez-Torres, Cum Laude
Abigail Malskeit, Summa Cum Laude
Brogan Lindsay McDonald, Magna Cum Laude
Miguel Medina-Ruiz
Julia Anne Miller
Lydia Leona Molczyk, Cum Laude
Tyra Elizabeth Mollhoff
Marissa Ann Morhain, Summa Cum Laude
Brea Diana Murnan, Magna Cum Laude
Calli Jo Newton, Magna Cum Laude
Emily Ann Newton, Summa Cum Laude
Alexis Rae Novak, Magna Cum Laude
Brooke Jarman Paxton
Morgan Lee Penman, Magna Cum Laude
Madison Perkins
Ashley Michelle Persson
Abby Pietryga, Magna Cum Laude
Maria De Los Angeles Pineda Gutierrez
James E. Ramsey III
Jayla Reid, Magna Cum Laude
Callista Therese Reznicek, Magna Cum Laude
Kennedy Rodgers, Magna Cum Laude
Clarissa Marie Rodriguez
Kelsie Danielle Rolfes, Magna Cum Laude
Emily M. Russell, Summa Cum Laude
Hannah Mae Savel, Magna Cum Laude
Jaclyn SuAnn Schnakenberg, Summa Cum Laude
Dawn Mea Kalia Spencer
Makenna Lanae Stulich
Breanne Nicole Sutton, Magna Cum Laude
Leyah Nikol Thomas
Mya Thornton, Magna Cum Laude
Olivia Lauren Tomlinson, Summa Cum Laude
Wenyan Wang, Cum Laude
Rylie Weaver
Lindze Webb, Cum Laude
Brooke Nicole Wilburn
Hannah Louise Williamson, Cum Laude
Josie Ellen Wilmert, Magna Cum Laude
Katelyn Jeanne Wilwerding, Summa Cum Laude
Kayla Wright, Magna Cum Laude
McKenna Jennifer Wright, Magna Cum Laude
Kelli Marie Zavadil
Tanna Mae Duckworth, Summa Cum Laude
Nicole Elizabeth Straub
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
Megan Joann Blunt, Summa Cum Laude
Madeline Fern Christensen, Magna Cum Laude
Desiree Gleason-Jackson, Summa Cum Laude
Samantha Mae Hemke
Jared O'Neil Kaufman, Summa Cum Laude
Khurshed Usmanov, Summa Cum Laude
Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Jessica Everitt, Highest Distinction
Rachael Leann Kalhorn, Distinction
Sierra Michelle McClain, Highest Distinction
Baleigh Miller, Highest Distinction
Aubriana Pykiet, Distinction
Makena Sobczyk, Highest Distinction
Brianna Jaeckel, Highest Distinction
Shirley Adan Lockman, Distinction
Drew Mertz, Distinction
Abigail Schnackenberg, Distinction
Greta Marie Vering, Distinction
Richele Lynne White, Highest Distinction
Josephine Joy Willard, Highest Distinction
Associate of Science Physical Therapist Assistant
Emily Elizabeth Jansen, Highest Distinction
Jessica Krzemien
Dorine Nordstrom, Highest Distinction
John R. Schroeder
Taegan Stewart, Honorable Mention
Jarrod Villafuerte
Associate of Science in Respiratory Care
Dalliya Conway, Distinction
Amber Nicole Cox, Highest Distinction
Nicholas Fitch
Citori Ann Lutz, Distinction
Julie Meiner, Highest Distinction
Morgan Elisabeth Murphy, Distinction
Jeremiah Nichols
Kelcy Swope, Highest Distinction
Associate of Science in Surgical Technology
Katie Marie Baker, Distinction
Elysia Barlowe, Highest Distinction
Alandra DeAnn Grace Brewer, Honorable Mention
Jamie Ann Fellers, Highest Distinction
Lindsey Koopmeiners, Highest Distinction
Zoe Rae Lopez, Honorable Mention
Tina Murray, Honorable Mention
Ashley Myers, Distinction
Amanda Shawn Phillips Lott, Highest Distinction
Peyton Polito-Seavers, Honorable Mention
Stephanie Svatora, Honorable Mention
John Robert Thompson, Distinction
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