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title: Congratulations to NMC’s Summer 2020 Graduates
description: Nebraska Methodist College welcomed nursing and allied health graduates at commencement ceremonies held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church on July 31st.
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# [Congratulations to NMC’s Summer 2020 Graduates](https://blog.methodistcollege.edu/congratulations-to-nmcs-summer2020-graduates-0)

 Written by [Jessica Stensrud](https://blog.methodistcollege.edu/author/jessica-stensrud) | Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020

Nebraska Methodist College welcomed its latest line of nursing and allied health graduates at commencement ceremonies held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church on July 31st. The ceremony featured a combination July graduates as well as May graduates who weren't able to walk in the [spring ceremony](https://blog.methodistcollege.edu/congratulations-to-nmcs-spring2020-graduates). Due to COVID-19, social distancing and mask-wearing was implemented. A limited amount of people were in attendance, however the ceremony was available to stream on Facebook. 

The ceremony honored the accomplishments of the 155 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!

"I was so happy to see and share everyone's moments in person, even though it was different," said Jenny Christian, NMC's Student Events and Engagement Coordinator. "Congrats to everybody!"

Click to watch NMC's Summer 2020 commencement:

<https://youtu.be/egMfQv6Oeu0>

 

 

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**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)

Jean DeVette Owens-Baker  
Shanika Bentley  
Dustin Ivan Bessette  
Timothy Aaron Best  
Laura Jean Camus  
Elizabeth Zorzanello Emery  
Brittney A. Fritzinger  
Tracey Mignon Harrell  
Lisa Kamalieh-Fuchs  
Colleen O’Connell Kim  
Michelle Renee O’Neal  
Megan Claire Ray  
Kimberly Ann Sullivan  
Cindi Lea Terra  
Christopher R. Whitmoyer  
Aaron Wayne Willis

[** Doctor of Nursing Practice**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/find-your-program?program=nursing&degree=doctorate)

Danielle C. Calabro  
Ashley L Cunningham  
Jacqueline Ann Ellison  
Shanda Renea Hensley  
Audrey J Hoffman  
Christopher T. Holman  
Anna Hunt  
Phuong Linh Hussain  
Bernadine Chioma Ihediohanma  
Natalie Green **†**  
Ashley Nicole Klepinger  
Kaitlyn Kay Kracl  
Lisa J. Lehr  
Janese Louise Nichols  
Bridget Mahoney Nore  
Jordan Danielle Radel  
Danielle Marie Rischling  
Maelene K Schuhmacher-Omar  
Sara Elizabeth Schutt  
Leah Katherine Trautman

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

Ryan D. Wolf

[**Master of Occupational Therapy**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/master-degree/occupational-therapy)

Luke Anderson  
Raegan Elizabeth Anderson  
Breanna Bollow  
Tara J. Busselman  
Lisa Diane Byrne  
Darcy Jo Esau  
Jordan Flemington  
Emily Foley  
Kailey Gettman  
Megan Christina Holtgrewe  
Kourtney Kincaid  
Allison Nicole Kiolbasa  
Rachel E. Krzemien  
Luke R. Minturn  
Danielle Moore  
Taylor Morehead  
Austin C. Mumm  
Libby Irene Norvell  
Victoria Dee Peterson  
Makenna Blair Placzek  
Lainey Russell  
Brooke A. Stamper  
Taylor Nicole Volentine

[**Master of Science in Nursing**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/find-your-program?program=nursing&degree=masters)

Amanda Lynn Bedel  
Beth Eileen Deida  
Francesca Dora D’Elia  
Darbi Ann Eschmann  
Melanie S. Frear  
Heather Elaine Hagewood **†**  
Jerica Rae Harty  
Lee William Hulbert  
Mackenzie Kathleen Kimes **†**  
Megan Rae McClusky  
Tricia Meyerpeter  
Alexandra Ann Moore **†**  
Kristen L. Moravek **†**  
Chelsea Novotny **†**  
Leslie Jean Omoto  
Patricia Osborn  
Nicole Lacie Owen  
Kayleen Parys **†**  
Heidi Patsios  
Carrie Ann Phillips **†**  
Timothy John Pieper  
Jennalee Ruth Pribnow  
Jori Marie Robison **†**  
Lynsey Anne Schmad  
Caitlin Nicole Skow  
Melanie D. Smith  
Dana L. Steinke  
Alexandria Lynn Stunkard  
Jessica M. Wilson-Galles

[**Post Masters Certificate, Nurse Executive**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/nursing/certificates/nurse-executive-certificate)

Kimberly Allen

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

Shelby MaryAnn Colleen Andersen ***

Alexandra Tau Corzine *****†**  
Kelsie McClarnon ***  
Michaela Marie Meyer **  
Cortland Ruf **  
Haley Reneé Schmidt ***

[**Bachelor of Science in Nursing**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/find-your-program?program=nursing&degree=bachelors)

Amber Argo **  
Jennifer Boyer  
Nicole Calderon ***  
Mustapha Camara  
Alexander Corbin **†**  
Allison Nicole Dale **  
Mikaela Rebecca Dappen **  
Kimberly Deleon  
Tegan Marie Ewart ***  
Samantha Faulkner  
Kalli Anne Gates  
Robyn Lynn Gilligan **  
Brittney Lauren Harnack  
Katie L. Harshbarger  
Jordan Taylor Henderson ** **†**  
Stephanie Crystal Houpt ***  
Kiana Alexis Hunter  
Taylor Karls * **†**  
Jaycie Limley *  
Adriana Lott ***  
Rachel Virginia McElderry  
Anna Tukwaje Michael **†**  
Megan Nicole Michael  
Karen M. Milford  
Makayla Danielle Oakes  
Michaela Elena Palensky  
Rebecca Jo Pennington  
Anna Kay Reed ***  
Drew Clark Rogers ***  
Mandy A. Ruffin  
Kimberly Rachelle  
Maxwell Ruwe *** **†**

Andrea Lynn Ryan*  
Brianne R Shelton *  
Hannah Marie Shipp * **†**  
Marissa Smith  
Haley Sona  
Paola V. Thompson *  
Melinda Rose Warriner ***  
Michelle C. Whitney  
Emily Mae Wood *** **†**  
Mary Frances Zyla

[**Bachelor of Science, Respiratory Therapy**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/bachelor-degrees/respiratory-care)

Alexis Lauren Ficenec **  
Abigail M Yilmaz *

[**Associate of Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/associate-degrees/cardiovascular-sonography)

Heather Marie Cottle ◊◊ **†**  
Lauren Doherty ◊◊◊ **†**  
Samantha Ann Marie Larvie ◊◊◊ **†**

[**Associate of Science, Physical Therapist Assistant**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/associate-degrees/physical-therapist-assistant)

Barbara Rachel Kay Billingsley ◊◊◊ **†**  
Joshua Donald Mulhearn  
Malinda Osienger **†**  
Marina Aria Sewell ◊◊◊ **†**  
Cody Stremick

[**Associate of Science, Radiologic Technology**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/associate-degrees/radiologic-technology)

Veronica Lynn Bertelsen ◊◊◊  
Mckenzie Jane Boldin ◊◊ **†**  
Kelsey Bruns ◊  
Kristel Marie Eyrich ◊◊◊  
Katherine Ann Fitzpatrick

Kaycie Havenridge ◊◊◊  
Emily Jane John ◊  
Rachel Kelly ◊◊  
Hayley Kerger ◊◊◊  
Cali Langenfeld ◊◊  
James Russell McMillan ◊◊  
Courtney Michelle Myers  
Molly Pettit ◊◊  
Delaney Lynn Plott ◊  
Madison Rae Rasmussen ◊◊  
Melissa Marie Riege ◊  
Anna Rigatuso  
Sara Marie Sappingfield ◊◊  
Bailee Joye Sobczyk ◊  
Justin V. Stephens  
Haley Beth Stueve ◊◊

[**Associate of Science, Respiratory Care**](https://www.methodistcollege.edu/allied-health/associate-degrees/respiratory-care-as)

Caitlin Pocivasek **†**

**Certificate, Medical Assistant**

Amanda Elizabeth Bentley ◊◊◊  
Terrie Lynn Marsh Clark ◊◊◊  
Leah Conroy ◊◊◊  
Alissa J. Farnsworth ◊◊◊  
Meredith Anne McNamee ◊  
Jocelyn Mullen  
Alinne Rodriguez Suarez  
Briana Renee Running ◊◊◊  
Sara Anne Wischmann ◊◊◊

**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**

**Ω Portfolio of Distinction**

 

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