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One of five campuses that comprise the University of Minnesota System, the University of Minnesota Crookston now delivers 35 bachelor’s degree programs and 25 minors on campus as well as 16 degree pro-grams entirely online. These degrees are offered in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from more than 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree.

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Small Campus. Big Degree.

Today, May 4, 2019, we celebrate the 52nd graduating class of the University of Minnesota Crookston as an insti-tution of post-secondary education. Fifty years is a relatively short time in the grand scheme of things, and this campus has seen many changes as well as a significant transformation in that time. In a little over the past decade alone the campus has seen the addition of many new majors on campus as well as the growth of on-line education. Both are important components of our academic offer-ings and our role as a twenty-first cen-tury land-grant institution. While the Crookston campus has a proud legacy of growth and change, two things have remained constant throughout that history: a strong affiliation with the University of Minnesota and the presence of talented, caring faculty and staff members.

Today we also celebrate the 111th graduating class of this campus. The very first was in 1909, when this site was home to the Northwest School of Agriculture (NWSA), a residential high

school. The NSWA opened its doors in 1906 and provided “training in the technical and practical business of agricul-ture and the art of homemaking.” Over its history, 5,433 graduates completed their high school education at the NWSA.

Changing educational needs in the 1960s led to a new role for the campus. In the fall of 1966 classes began for 185 students enrolled at the new University of Minnesota Tech-nical Institute. Associate degrees were offered in three ac-ademic divisions: Agriculture, Business, and General Stud-ies. Students of the NWSA and the U of M “Tech” shared the campus for two years.

The word “mace” is from Middle English and was originally used to refer to an implement for breaking armor on the battlefield. While that term is still widely known, in this case it has a more peaceful connotation as it refers to the staff carried by a dignitary and signifying authority. As per tradition since the first graduating class of the University of Minnesota Technical College, UMC’s mace is carried by the most senior faculty member. This mace is modeled after the one designed by Philip Morton in 1961 and used at the inauguration of U of M President O. Meredith Wilson. It is made of aluminum and topped with a crystal sphere, which symbolizes the illuminating quality and clarity of thinking that characterizes education. The crystal sphere is topped by a star representing Minnesota, the North Star State.

The Mace

A tradition unique to the Crookston campus is the presence of a stylized torch at special ceremonies. The symbolic light of the torch—the light of knowledge that permits understanding—represents the educational philosophy of the University of Minnesota.

There are three different torches that play a role in campus tradition. The first is the original torch created by the final graduating class of the Northwest School of Agriculture (NWSA) and passed to the first graduating class of the Technical College in 1968. That torch is on display in the Alumni Room in Kiehle Building.

In 2002, regional artist David Badman designed and handcrafted a new academic torch as a gift to the campus in recognition of its new academic mission as a baccalaureate university. That torch has been present at all commencement ceremonies and other special campus events since that time.

In 2009, Lew Hanson, a former employee of UMC, and DeBoer Industries of Crookston created the “Century Torch” to commemorate the 100th anniversary of graduation ceremonies on the Crookston campus. During commencement ceremonies, the Century Torch is passed to the incoming president of the Crookston Student Association (CSA), maintaining the tradition that began in 1968 and acknowledging the history of the campus from its roots in the NWSA to the present. The name of the alumni magazine is, appropriately, Torch.

The Torch

Academic RegaliaAcademic gowns date back to the 14th century, when they served two functions of nearly equal importance: the distinctive apparel indicated the academic rank of the wearer, and the long gown kept the scholar warm in the drafty stone halls of the academy. Worn on special occasions, today’s academic gowns are a colorful reminder of the heritage of academic communities. The academic hood worn around the neck and down the back is typically black velvet inset with silk in the colors of the institution that granted the wearer’s highest degree. The lining of the hood reflects different disciplines—for example gold for science, maize for agriculture, tan for business, and white for liberal arts. Dark blue denotes a PhD, whatever the field of study. Traditionally, gowns in the United States have been black. In recent years several universities have adopted gowns of distinctive school colors.

The Regents’ MedallionThe five-foot Regents’ Medallion is displayed at commencement and other official events of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. On the face of the medallion is the seal of the Regents. An antique lamp represents the metaphysical sciences; a telescope, the physical sciences; a plow, the industrial arts; and a palette with brushes, the fine arts. The Latin motto, Commune Vinculum Omnibus Artibus, means “a common bond for all the arts.” The seal is also on the cover of this program.

International FlagsThe University of Minnesota Crookston places value on diversity and provides students with many opportunities to gain global and diverse perspectives. Many students travel from other countries to the Crookston campus to earn an education and to share their experiences. A colorful reminder of our global society, the flags on display represent each international graduate’s home country or country of origin.

Looking Back, Looking Forward – Our Legacy of Growth and Change

In the spring of 1968 a torch was passed—figuratively and literally—from the 60th and final graduating class of the NWSA to the first graduating class of the Techni-cal Institute, now a full-fledged system campus of the University of Minnesota. From 1968 to 1994, 4,693 graduates earned associate degrees. The tradition of passing the torch from once class to the next continues to this day as part of commencement ceremonies.

The University of Minnesota Crookston entered the next stages of its evolution in the early 1990s when it earned approval to offer baccalaureate degrees. The campus made national history in 1993 by providing students and faculty members with laptop computers to become the first public “Laptop University.” By the end of the academic year in 1994, 20 students had com-pleted bachelor’s degree requirements, and they were recognized at the 86th commencement ceremonies. To-day also marks the 24th anniversary of the awarding of bachelor’s degrees on this campus.

The U of M Crookston awarded its first online bachelor’s degree in 2001. At the time it was known as “distance education.” In some cases, commencement now may be the first time a graduate actually sets foot on the campus, making the event all the more special.

Today, the Crookston campus is one of five statewide campuses of the prestigious University of Minnesota system. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergradu-ates from more than 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmo-sphere, top-level technology, and a distinctive focus on applied, experiential learning.

We take great pride in our students, faculty, staff, and alumni and in their many accomplishments in teach-ing, learning, research, and service. We are all enriched by the education, experiences, and relationships built here. This campus will be a memorable touchstone in our graduates’ lives as they go into the world and make good things happen. Congratulations to one and all!

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Commencement ProgramChancellor Mary Holz-Clause presiding

PreludeGeorge FrenchAssociate Professor of Music and Theater, U of M Crookston

The audience will rise for the processional and remain standing for the National Anthem.

Processional“Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward ElgarU of M Crookston Community BandConducted by Theodore Chapman, Director of Bands, U of M Crookston

The processional is led by Mace-Bearer Sharon Stewart, PhD. The procession includes Faculty Marshal Marilyn Grave, MS, faculty, staff,

candidates for degrees, and platform guests.

“The Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott KeyMichaela MeineU of M Crookston Student

Everyone may be seated.

Welcome and Recognition of Veterans and Active Service MembersMary Holz-Clause, PhDChancellor

Greetings from the University of Minnesota Board of RegentsThe Honorable Michael Hsu, University of Minnesota Board of Regents

“I Am a Small Part of the World” by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse U of M Crookston ChoirDirected by George FrenchAccompanied by Michelle Beeghly

AddressLloyd MayesClass of 1970

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The commencement address will be given by alumnus Lloyd Mayes 1970. Mayes came to the University of Minnesota Crookston in 1968 from Washington, D.C., and led the school to two consecutive conference titles. His 1968-69 season is recognized as one of most outstanding performances ever given at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Mayes was the first African-American student and student-athlete at UMN Crookston and competed in both men’s basketball and track and field. He was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999. He served as education director at Kingman Boys and Girls Club in Washington, D. C., for many years and currently inspires audiences as a motivational speaker.

The Faculty Assembly consists of: (a) tenured faculty, (b) tenure track faculty, and (c) faculty and other professional staff who work at least 50% time in credit teaching and 66% time in teaching, research, and service.

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Faculty Assembly

Agriculture and Natural Resources Department Rick Abrahamson, MS, Lecturer Philip Baird, MS, Associate Professor Eric Castle, PhD, Associate Professor Brenda Chaplinski, MEng, Instructor Terrill Giannonatti-Bradford, MEd, Instructor Paul Holland, PhD, Assistant Professor Richard Johnson, PhD, Assistant Professor Sarah Kazmierczak, MS, Teaching Specialist Charles Lariviere, MBA, Instructor Leslie Lekatz, PhD, Assistant Professor John Loegering, PhD, Professor Harouna Maiga, PhD, Professor, Head Lindsey McNeill, ME, Teaching Specialist Nicky Overgaard, MMgt, Instructor Rob Proulx, MS, Lecturer Nathan Purrington, MEd, Lecturer Margaretha Rudstrom, PhD, Lecturer Matthew Simmons, PhD, Associate Professor Kyle Tucker, BS, Teaching Specialist Kristina Walker, PhD, Associate Professor Lyle Westrom, PhD, Professor

Business Department Abdulaziz Ahmed, PhD, Assistant Professor Courtney Bergman, MBA, Lecturer Kara Bowen, MBA, Lecturer Thad Jackson, MS, Teaching Specialist Rutherford Johnson, PhD, Lecturer Megan Kragness, MS, Lecturer William Leckie, MA, CPA, Assistant Professor Jack Lesser, PhD, Lecturer Rachel Lundbohm, DBA, Assistant Professor Grace Menze, MS, Lecturer Craig Miller, DBA, Lecturer Kenneth Myers, MS, Associate Professor Ali Saeedi, PhD, Associate Professor Barry Stephens, MPA, CPA, Lecturer Kevin Thompson, PhD, Associate Professor, Head Eddie Walker, PhD, Assistant Professor Oxana Wieland, PhD, Assistant Professor

Liberal Arts and Education Department Bhushan Aryal, PhD, Assistant Professor Megan Bell, PhD, Assistant Professor Connie Camrud, MS, Teaching Specialist Shari Daniels, PhD, Assistant Professor James Foss, EdD, Assistant Professor George French, MM, Associate Professor Marilyn Grave, MS, Associate Professor Sam Gruenberg, MFA, Lecturer Mark Huglen, PhD, Professor Danielle Johannesen, PhD, Assistant Professor Alvin Killough, PhD, Associate Professor Soo-Yin Lim-Thompson, PhD, Professor, Head Matthew Loeslie, MA, Teaching Specialist, Program Director Rachel McCoppin, PhD, Professor Karen Miller, PhD, Lecturer Sharon Neet, DA, Professor James Schaar, MDiv, Lecturer David Seyfried, PhD, Sr Lecturer

Math, Science, and Technology Department Sameer Abufardeh, PhD, Associate Professor Christine Bakke, PhD, Lecturer Katy Chapman, PhD, Associate Professor Theodore Chapman, MS, MM, Lecturer Brian Dingmann, PhD, Associate Professor Timothy Dudley, PhD, Associate Professor Anita Gust, PhD, Assistant Professor Vicki Gustafson, MA, Lecturer/Program Director Mohammad Hossain, PhD, Assistant Professor Anthony Kern, PhD, Professor, Head Venugopal Mukku, PhD, Associate Professor Anthony Schroeder, PhD, Assistant Professor Amrita Shenoy, PhD, Assistant Professor Joseph Shostell, PhD, Professor Sharon Stewart, PhD, Associate Professor Twyla Treanor, EdS, Assistant Professor Mary Zbacnik, MA, Lecturer

Mary Holz-Clause, PhD, ChancellorJohn Hoffman, PhD, Vice Chancellor

Presentation of CandidatesJohn Hoffman, PhD Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs

Introduction of CandidatesMegan Bell, PhD Assistant Professor, Liberal Arts and Education Department

Conferring of DegreesThe Honorable Michael Hsu

Congratulatory Remarks from the Alumni AssociationBrooke Novak, Class of 2013President, U of M Crookston Alumni Association Speaking for the Student BodyBen Koisti, Crookston Student Association President

Passing of the TorchBen Koisti to Greg Johnson, Crookston Student Association President-Elect

Closing CommentsMary Holz-Clause, PhD

The audience will rise for the Minnesota Hymn and remain standing for the recessional.

“Hail! Minnesota” Led by degree candidate Jiwon ParkSung by the audience (words on inside of back cover)

Recessional George French

The audience is requested to remain in their seats until the recessional has left the gymnasium.

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Safety and Special NeedsIf you have any special needs during today’s event, please contact a university staff person stationed at the exits near the hallway. They can direct you to a variety of university personnel prepared to assist you.

For your safety, please take a brief moment to locate Lysaker Gymnasium’s exits. They are located to either side of the stage which will take you directly outside, and along the west wall which will take you out to the central hallway and then outside.

In the event of an emergency, choose the nearest exit and evacuate the gymnasium quickly and safely. Listen for further instructions from University event staff. Remain outside the building until the “all clear” is given by emergency responders.

Please Silence Your Cell Phones and DevicesOut of respect for all in attendance and for this important ceremony, please turn off or silence cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices.

Student MarshalsBailey Bradford

Jacqueline Burke

Jared Davy

Mikayla LacherNicole Mazour

Noah Kalway

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*Matthew VangrinsvenBemidji, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Ronda R. VardonAkron, OH

MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT; QUALITY MANAGEMENT

*Byron VelardeCumberland, RI


Caitlynn Marie WagnerAlexandria, MN

ACCOUNTING

Jack C. WagnerBemidji, MN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Kyle WaldenLas Vegas, NV

SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT

Brandon WalshThompson, ND


***Weiqian WangJiamusi, China

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

***Erica WebsterRochester, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

*Paul Fitzgerald Webster Jr.Miami, FL

APPLIED STUDIES

**Sarah Ann WheelerErhard, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Kristi L. WhiteRochester, MNACCOUNTING

* Fall Semester, 2018, graduate ** Summer Session, 2019, candidate*** Fall Semester, 2019, candidate

Students who complete a degree program with a minimum grade point average of 3.90 graduate “with high distinction.”Students who complete a degree program with a minimum grade point average of 3.75 graduate “with distinction.”

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Jingxuan YangJiangsu, China

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING**Justin John Yutrzenka

Argyle, MNCRIMINAL JUSTICE

Daniel ZimmerliEast Bethel, MN

MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT

Cole ZimmermanCannon Falls, MN

AGRONOMY

**Emily ZitzmannFarmington, MNMANAGEMENT

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*Reginald A. WhiteningTampa, FL

COMMUNICATION

*Rachael Nicole WicklandPine Island, MNAPPLIED HEALTH

***Meghan L. WienSt. Louis Park, MN

ACCOUNTING

*Monica Fife WigdahlNew Brighton, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

*Brent D. WildeDrayton, ND

NATURAL RESOURCES

*Daija Nikira WilliamsMinneapolis, MNCOMMUNICATION

Morgan E. WilliamsRed Lake Falls, MN

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

***Samantha Jo WolfOgilvie, MN

ACCOUNTING; FINANCE

Matea ThomasHam Lake, MN

ACCOUNTING

Charles ThompsonGrafton, ND

AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

***Darrin Cole ThurstonMadelia, MN

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS

Roy C. ThurstonCrookston, MN


*Shelly J. Till Ham Lake, MN

ACCOUNTING

Kimi TonnesonBloomington, MN

FINANCE

***Morgan Douglas TrefzOnaka, SD

NATURAL RESOURCES

Maycee Kathryn TrujilloSioux Falls, SD

EXERCISE SCIENCE AND WELLNESS

*John William TupyLonsdale, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Darin Allen VikenFosston, MN

BIOLOGY; HEALTH SCIENCES

Nate ViscontiCrookston, MNAPPLIED STUDIES

*Nicholas VolkCrookston, MN

AGRONOMY

Candidates for GraduationSpring Semester, 2019

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Baccalaureate Degrees will be conferred upon those listed below, subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements.

High Distinction***Joshua D. Abramson

New Richmond, WIINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

*Gabriella AusposKerkhoven, MN

ACCOUNTING

Summer BillingsLake Bronson, MN

ACCOUNTING; HONORS

*Shane Donald BoehneHenderson, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

*Alexandra CapobiancoBloomington, MN

COMMUNICATION

Danika Rose CovlinPrinceton, MN

MARKETING

*Wende J. DahlgrenChisago City, MN

APPLIED HEALTH

Jordan DeadwylerJacksonville, FLCOMMUNICATION

*Natalia DlouhyRamsey, MN

COMMUNICATION

Tasita EbacherMoorhead, MN

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

*Elizabeth A. EricksonBarnesville, MN

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION;ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

**Jessica Lynn FlattumShoreview, MNCOMMUNICATION

*Jonathon Michael FullerEast Grand Forks, MN

MANAGEMENT

*Linda Grace GrossSeattle, WA

COMMUNICATION

*Hannah Marie HandwerkSouth St. Paul, MN

MANAGEMENT

Tori Jordyn HillBrandon, MB

ACCOUNTING; FINANCE

***Amber JohnsonSebeka, MN

AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATION; COMMUNICATION

Mikayla Diane JonesHuxley, IAMARKETING;


Miranda KishelTower, MN

ACCOUNTING; FINANCE

Carlayne KlosterWillmar, MNACCOUNTING

Kaylyn R. KotelesThompson, ND

ACCOUNTING

Morgan Marie KreslCrookston, MNHEALTH SCIENCES

Adam McDonaldFisher, MN


***Caitlin Marie MichaelisMarshfield, WI


*Eric A. NygaardLino Lakes, MN


**Brian Christian OrstenAlexandria, MN

ACCOUNTING

*Heidi Renee ReitmeierCrookston, MN

HORTICULTURE; HONORS

Caleb RempelMountain Lake, MN

AGRONOMY; HORTICULTURE; HONORS

*Ryan ReynoldsSt. Paul, MNACCOUNTING

Mark E. RistMentor, OH

FINANCE; MANAGEMENT

Lee Alvin RondorfRed Lake Falls, MN


Callie Mae SchapekahmEagan, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Brittani SchmittRiver Falls, WI

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

***Chloe Ruth SmithLake Shore, MN

FINANCE

Austin SommerfeldCrookston, MNCOMMUNICATION

Nicholas TepovichHibbing, MNACCOUNTING

Jacob TranerScandia, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

Jared Daniel ValleEden Prairie, MN


**Angelle van OplooHamilton, ND

ACCOUNTING

*Payton Alexander VoldLamberton, MNCRIMINAL JUSTICE

Seth WagnerFisher, MN


*Madeline WittForest Park, IL

NATURAL RESOURCES; HONORS

Charles YoungMinneapolis, MN

ACCOUNTING; FINANCE

**Yuxin ZhouSichuan, China


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*Nathan J. RokkeGrand Forks, ND

NATURAL RESOURCES

*Noah RoseenChippewa Falls, WINATURAL RESOURCES

*Barbara RoyceSt. Francis, MNAPPLIED STUDIES

Zachary RustadBlaine, MN


***Annabelle Tuyizere RypaSt. Paul, MN

HEALTH SCIENCES

*Lexi A. SalonekMontrose, MNHORTICULTURE

Vijayaditya Ritesh SankaraBhimavaram, India


Missiratou Sanni-TaffaWashington, DC

FINANCE

Micah Schoen SawinskiChicago, ILMARKETING

***Ernest Ralph Scherger IIIAndover, MN

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Ben SchlaakHollandale, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

*Bethany Frances SchmidtCarlton, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Gavin SchmidtMahnomen, MN

ACCOUNTING

Nicole SchmitzPlummer, MN

AGRONOMY

***Alicia Rae Schueler Howards Grove, WI

ANIMAL SCIENCE

Jessica Michelle ScottPost Falls, ID

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Lucas SetterholmBlaine, MN

MANAGEMENT

Ameena Yasmine SheriffApple Valley, MN


Bogdan ShkilKyiv, Ukraine

MANAGEMENT

***Kaitlin SikkinkSt. Charles, MN


Aimee Renee SilvaYakima, WA


Hunter SimonsonSt. Cloud, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES*Thomas Singer

Apple Valley, MNMARKETING

Navjot SinghGurdaspur, India


*Jack Donovan SinkelPrinceton, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

**Mckenzie Lynn SirjordFertile, MN

ACCOUNTING

*Noelle R. SjoquistApple Valley, MN

MARKETING

Michal SlezakLong Grove, IL

GOLD AND TURF MANAGEMENT

Laura SmedsrudCrosby, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

Gable SmithFitchburg, WIMANAGEMENT

**David SolomonCoon Rapids, MN


**Erik Mejlby SorensenShakopee, MNMANAGEMENT

Johnathan W. SorensonCrookston, MN


Taylor Spier Buffalo, MN

HEALTH SCIENCES

Tori Lee SpiresBaudette, MNMANAGEMENT

Nhoa StantonOakdale, MNMARKETING

Arturo Stefanoni Jr.Alexandria, MN

FINANCE; MANAGEMENT

***Danielle Marie SteinkeOtsego, MN

ANIMAL SCIENCE

**Rodney Allen StewartFort Worth, TX


Sam StrachanNew Richmond, WI

ACCOUNTING

*Kyle Lewis StulenWillmar, MN


Rachel Elaine SullivanBrainerd, MN


Ashley N. SundeenNew Salem, ND


**Clarence J. SwansonThief River Falls, MN

MANAGEMENT

Lincoln Hyna TappeAiea, HI

MANAGEMENT

Montell TateCrookston, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

Bradley ThalackerByron, MN

APPLIED HEALTH

Katelyn ThesingRosemount, MNCOMMUNICATION

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DistinctionNate Albrecht

Wahpeton, NDBIOLOGY; HEALTH SCIENCES

*Victoria BaylissWest Bloomfield, MIELEMENTARY EDUCATION

**Ross ChandonnetMinneapolis, MN

MARKETING

Laura ChinanderBrooklyn Park, MN

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Cole Robert ClarkEagan, MN

FINANCE

***Tessa B. CosterGrand Forks, ND

NATURAL RESOURCES

**William K. CrossTurtle Lake, WI

FINANCE; MANAGEMENT

*Hana R. DeMartelaereFergus Falls, MN

ANIMAL SCIENCE; HONORS

Edlin GonzalezSalt Lake City, UT


Justin C. HaaseKasson, MNMANAGEMENT

Tianna HamreCrookston, MN

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Dakota Duwayne HoytGlenfield, ND

COMMUNICATION

*Katherine Corinne HuttleWhite Bear Lake, MN

COMMUNICATION

Lacy Alexandra JacobsonNew York Mills, MN


Karen Jones-ZachKnoxville, TNACCOUNTING

Ashley Labreck KaiserPierz, MN


Chase KnickerbockerAnnandale, MN

FINANCE

Bailey A. LeamanMountain Lake, MN

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION; HONORS

Kelly LerouxHugo, MNACCOUNTING

***Sabrina LeuerHamel, MN

AGRONOMY; HORTICULTURE

*Adam Duane MarohlBarney, ND

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

**Herschel Lewis McPhersonMinneapolis, MN


Kenan McQueenCrookston, MN

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

***Kiley Ashton MontcalmKimball, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Maggie Rose MoralesTucson, AZ


Kristi NelsonMaple Grove, MN


*Alexandra M. OakesCloquet, MNMANAGEMENT

Anthony PaglianoFarmington, NY

MARKETING

Jiwon ParkChangwon-si, South Korea

ACCOUNTING

*Dustin K. PetersenAlbert Lea, MNCOMMUNICATION

***Ryan Michael RatcliffBloomer, WI

EXERCISE SCIENCE AND WELLNESS; HONORS

*Kennedy S. ResendizCrookston, MN


Jasmine M. RidlDickinson, NDANIMAL SCIENCE

Jana Jacqueline RoeringBlaine, MN

MANAGEMENT

***Claire Elizabeth RooneyBlaine, MN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

***Eric Thomas RudLakeville, MN


***Nicholas Rodger RudnikGolden Valley, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Heather SchaeferSartell, MNACCOUNTING

*Melissa T. SchillingFrazee, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

Kristin A. SchneiderAlbany, MNMANAGEMENT

Nelson OnyedikachiChimzurum Uzonwa

Lagos, NigeriaCriminal Justice

*Thomas P. Van NessSykeston, ND

AGRONOMY

*Steven Robert WaldronMoorhead, MN

MANAGEMENT

*Lindsey Rose WeberDelafield, WI

HEALTH SCIENCES

***Mengyuan XuXinjiang, China


Selena S. YoungPlymouth, MN

EQUINE SCIENCE; HONORS

*Haoxiang ZhangShanxi, China


Hannah Yujia ZhaoDaTong, China


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*Anthony M. PalkkiCohasset, MN


**Ebony PannaMinneapolis, MNCOMMUNICATION

***Matthew Christopher Patrick Rosemount, MN

HORTICULTURE

**Bryce PaulsonElbow Lake, MN

MANAGEMENT

***Kristine Kelly PeltierCircle Pines, MN

FINANCE

***Wyatt PeppelOlivia, MN


Catelyn Jo PerbixHarvey, ND

ANIMAL SCIENCE

*Martera L. PersonSpring Lake Park, MN

COMMUNICATION

Joshua PerssonPlymouth, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

**Francisca S. PetersOtsego, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Rachael Peterson-YantSaint Bonifacius, MN

ACCOUNTING

***Jennifer PhamHouston, TX

FINANCE

*Nguyen Nhu PhamState College, PA

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

***Noelle Elizabeth PincTucson, AZMARKETING

Nannette M. PiniGrayslake, IL


***Becky PlunkettMaple, WI

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Tianna PolzinMilwaukee, WI

FINANCE

Derek C. PrattClarissa, MN

ANIMAL SCIENCE

Harshavardhan PraveenPlymouth, MN

BIOLOGY

Cory PriesBloomington, MN

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

*Emma L. PullarNaples, FL

APPLIED STUDIES

Amanda M. Ramirez Woodbury, MN

FINANCE

Samantha J. RarickEast Grand Forks, MN


Amber Marrie RasmussenMonticello, MN

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

*Veronica T. RatansinghHopkins, MN


Jace David RauGrand Forks, ND

GOLF AND TURF MANAGEMENT; HORTICULTURE

*Darrell L. ReddAbilene, TX


Brent ReedArlington, TX


Monica ReichertClearbrook, MN

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

*Ronny ReitmeierCrookston, MNMANAGEMENT

Joe RheaultDilworth, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Dalvin L. RichardsonPhoenix, AZ

MANAGEMENT

*Joshua D. RiddleHopkins, MNACCOUNTING

Tyler James RieckLas Vegas, NV

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Molly Mae RileyRosemount, MNCOMMUNICATION

***Chante Melissa RileyRenton, WA

FINANCE

*Kaylan Elsie RisacherWright, MN

ANIMAL SCIENCE

Abigail RitmanRochester, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

Vanessa Erin RobbinsRosemount, MN

BIOLOGY

***Joely Marie RobertsIron, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

*Samara RobertsDuluth, MN

MANAGEMENT

**Rian Rae RobertsonRosemount, MN


*Addaleigh Rodriguez DelgadoDalton, MN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Crystal RodriguezChicago, IL

ANIMAL SCIENCE

Major Rogers IVSterling, VA


*Chanin RojlertjanyaBangkok, Thailand


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**Araka OmaeEden Prairie, MN

ACCOUNTING

*Hilda A. OwusuaSt. Paul, MN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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***Paul AamodtMinnetonka, MN

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

*Benjamin J. AarsvoldKasson, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

**Duromsa Ahmed AbdulahiBrooklyn Center, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

***Hannah AbelFarwell, MN

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS; AGRONOMY

Joseph AbramshukBlaine, MN


*Jordan D. AdamsReynolds, NDAGRONOMY

*Ali Mohamed Al-KhatibRosemount, MN


Kasondra Lynne AlfaroRound Rock, TX

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

***Heidi AllenEyota, MN

ACCOUNTING

Michael AllenJordan, MN

FINANCE

Cierra Rose AmerudCambridge, MN


**Noel Ryan AndersonEast Grand Forks, MN


Oreoluwa M. ArchieLos Angeles, CA

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

***Aaron ArmbrusterCottage Grove, MNNATURAL RESOURCES

*Jared Andrew AspThief River Falls, MN

AGRONOMY

***Alina AyubRoseville, MN

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

A BSavannah R. Bakke

Cottage Grove, MNMARKETING

Hunter William BaldwinSt. Thomas, ND

AGRONOMY

*Nathanial Paul BallPlainwell, MI


*Holly BehrnsRochester, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Casee Kay BenoitLangdon, ND


Katherine BergMinnetonka, MNCOMMUNICATION

*Robert P. BergsgaardBloomington, MN


Zach BerubeRugby, NDAGRONOMY

**Marlyn BickfordColumbia, SC

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Caroline BjorgePrior Lake, MN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Jessica Renae BjorklundMaple Plain, MN

FINANCE

Joshua Lee BlaiseRochester, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

**Paige BloomGrand Forks, ND

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

*Dillon Jay BloomerSpringfield, OH

NATURAL RESOURCES

Brianna C. BlyWaubun, MNMANAGEMENT

Troy J. BoelkeOnalaska, WIMANAGEMENT

*Samantha R. BoltonNorthfield, MN

COMMUNICATION

***Johanna R. BoogaardOsakis, MN

ANIMAL SCIENCE; EQUINE SCIENCE

*MyKell BoschRugby, ND


Brayton Ashton BoudotTraverse City, MI

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

*Jayden Louise BousheyEast Grand Forks, MN

AGRONOMY

James Charles BowersRochester, MNMANAGEMENT

**Ellie BowmanAlbert Lea, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

*Cortney Rose BoylanMilaca, MN


Briana Loren BrauMinneapolis, MN

MARKETING

Ashley BrekkenCrookston, MN

MANAGEMENT; MARKETING

Forrest BrenskeYork, ME

NATURAL RESOURCES

*Brandon Edward Lee BriggsHayward, CAMANAGEMENT

Lani BroeskaRogers, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Brandon R. BrownStanchfield, MN


***Christopher BrueskeDundee, MI

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Jarrod BuhrNorwalk, IA

FINANCE

Autumn Burg-MattsonHewitt, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

11

ON

*Nikki Marie MellstromRoseau, MN


***Mikhail MemedovichSt. Paul, MN

COMMUNICATION

**Dylan John McKenzie MendezCrookston, MN


*Dori MeyersDodge Center, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Thabani MhlangaPlymouth, MI

FINANCE

Spencer A. MichalsBrainerd, MNACCOUNTING

***Robert Eugene MickschlRoseville, MNMANAGEMENT

Jerrod Jovante MillerChicago, IL


*Logan Elliot MilliganNew York Mills, MN


Maggie Kathleen MillsLake City, MN

COMMUNICATION

*Bryan MintenkoWinnipeg, MB


**Osob H. MohamedMinneapolis, MNAPPLIED STUDIES

Ibrahim Abdullahi MohamudFridley, MN


***Hee In MoonAnsan, South Korea

BIOLOGY

***Freya Renee Moore Murphy, TX

MANAGEMENT

Payton MooreHam Lake, MNMANAGEMENT

***Logan T. MoreauLake Nebagamon, WI

MARKETING

*Brandon MorganApply Valley, MN


**Yasuo MorishimaYokohama, Japan


***Lacey MorlanRochester, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Scott Darrel MortensonEast Grand Forks, MN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

*Megan E. MotterCooperstown, ND


*Kali Jo MuchowFergus Falls, MNAPPLIED HEALTH

***Melissa Marie MunnGrand Junction, CO

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Joseph D. MutchSpooner, WI


*Douglas Norman NasbyGroton, CT

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Elya Jane NasonLino Lakes, MN

ACCOUNTING

**Pascal Fomeh NdeBamendal, Cameroon


*Erin Lee NelsonGrantsburg, WI


Gary Thomas NelsonRichfield, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Kitzie NelsonLadysmith, WIACCOUNTING

Matthew NelsonLakeville, MN


*Khailyn NeumayerMorgan Hill, CA


*Jacob Paul NewmanWhite Bear Lake, MN


***Danny Congdanh NguyenFountain Valley, CA


Trami Thi NguyenChattanooga, TN

FINANCE

*Morgen NiccumMinnetrista, MNAPPLIED STUDIES

*Katrina NielsenFisher, MN

ANIMAL SCIENCE

Bethany NovakDahlen, NDMARKETING

*Kathryn NovotnyAnnandale, MN

ACCOUNTING

**Devante Montell NutallMinneapolis, MN


Olufemi ObaweyaBrooklyn, NY

MANAGEMENT

Isieoma Ray OdorBloomington, MNCRIMINAL JUSTICE

Amber M. OestreichEagan, MN


***Brandon Nyambego OgandaBrooklyn Park, MN


***Alexandra OgdahlHanover, MN


**Travis Scott Irwin OliverCrookston, MN


Samantha Ann OlmscheidBreezy Point, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

*Roxanne Louise Olsen-HurstBarnum, MN


*Edward C. OlsonSt. Peter, MN


7

*Robert W. DavyBadger, MN


*Stephen George DayEveleth, MN

ACCOUNTING; FINANCE

Marta E. DeanWhite Bear Lake, MN

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS; COMMUNICATION

Eric DeckerHastings, MN

MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT;QUALITY MANAGEMENT

**Lauren Noelle DeLapaChicago, IL

COMMUNICATION

Maria DelgadoLondon, England


Molly DeschenesElk River, MNMARKETING

Ryan DetermanJeffers, MN


*John Lohide DonatoMinneapolis, MN

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

***Brendon Manuel Timothy dos Santos

Denver, COMANAGEMENT

Meagan DowningMinneapolis, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Brianna DrewesDetroit Lakes, MNCRIMINAL JUSTICE

Elizabeth (Toby) DruffelWells, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Michelle EhrenbergClarkfield, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

***Janet J. EischensHamburg, MN

COMMUNICATION

***Taylor Eklund-VisserAda, MN

AGRONOMY

D E

CJulieta Cambron

Worthington, MNFINANCE

Kaitlin CarlsonCoon Rapids, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

**Ryan CarlsonLakeville, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Tiffany M. CarlsonMaple Grove, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Peyton CarlstromCrookston, MN

COMMUNICATION

Michelle CarrSanford, NC

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

*Ansel Jerome CarterHouston, TX

MANAGEMENT

*Stacy Ann CarterGrygla, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Kolby CastilloAiea, HI


**Gabriel James CavasosSan Antonio, TX


Quinton Delmar CheathamLoveland, CO


*Stephen Nnamdi ChiejinaEden Prairie, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Mikayla Raeleigh ChristopherMinneapolis, MN

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Melissa ClapperWest Fargo, NDMANAGEMENT

**Wayne ClarkMandan, ND

NATURAL RESOURCES

Scott R. ClevelandSt. Paul, MNACCOUNTING

**Derefaa Henry Ayokunle ClinePort Harcourt, Nigeria


***Richard CobbleBemidji, MN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

***Tyler CoffieldInternational Falls, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

William ColeCompton, CA


Jacqueline A. CollinsBloomington, MN

ACCOUNTING

Joshua J. CollinsNorth Minneapolis, MN

COMMUNICATION

*Trisha Nadine CollinsFrazee, MN

ACCOUNTING

Nicole CorbinRamsey, MN

BIOLOGY; HEALTH SCIENCES;MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Hannah CordesHenning, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

James CullinaneSan Francisco, CA


***Daniel James CysonCloquet, MN

FINANCE

*Rebekka Mary DagenLake Park, MN


**Teniah Jade DavidsonHorace, ND

MANAGEMENT

Neka DavisLaporte, MN

ANIMAL SCIENCE

Carter S. BurkeFertile, MN


*Alec Charles BurklundSauk Rapids, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

10

L***Joshua Michael Lanasa

Escanaba, MIAGRICULTURAL BUSINESS

**Kristine M. LarsenRedwood Falls, MN

ACCOUNTING; FINANCE

Michael LarsonMahnomen, MN

MARKETING

Santino LaureanYuma, AZ

ACCOUNTING

***Benjamin LeeBrisbane, Australia


***Chanjoo LeeIncheon, South Korea


Carolyn B. LeierDeer Park, MN

ACCOUNTING

*Abigail Victoria LewisBarnesville, MN

ACCOUNTING

**Xuedi LiShandong, China


*Kyle Ross LindbergFargo, ND

AGRONOMY

*Jeffrey LindhorstBlaine, MN


*Jonathan LockhartOakdale, MN

COMMUNICATION

Justin A. LongMitchell, SD

APPLIED STUDIES

***Trevor Escobar LongBrooklyn Park, MN


Nathan LorenzBreckenridge, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Dylan Matthew LosiewskiGrand Rapids, MNCOMMUNICATION

James Joseph LottHenderson, NV

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

**Jesse Dean LottApple Valley, MN


Lindsay LoutersHollandale, MN

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS; ANIMAL SCIENCE

*Sally Adeline LundeKandiyohi, MNAPPLIED STUDIES

*James MageeCrystal, MN

FINANCE

Chelsey Regina MahrDuluth, MNACCOUNTING

***Brittany Nicole MajetteAtlanta, GA


***Zachary Paul MalikowskiSilver Lake, MN


*Jaime Lynn MankaWarroad, MNMANAGEMENT

***Shaun Eliott MathiasBlaine, MN


*Kathryn Ann McDanielCharlottesville, INCOMMUNICATION

Andrea Diane McGrawPlainview, MNACCOUNTING

**Beau Douglas MelbyeCrookston, MN

COMMUNICATION

Ilham B. MelloukyMinneapolis, MN

MANAGEMENT

**Keaton Alan KjosGreenbush, MN

MANAGEMENT

*Kassidy Joan KlaphakeCold Spring, MN

EXERCISE SCIENCE AND WELLNESS; SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT

Chad Donald KlassCornell, WI

COMMUNICATION

Jacob KlathMayville, NDAGRONOMY

Kayla Christina KleinMinnetonka, MN

MARKETING

Joshua Alan KloosSt. Paul, MNMARKETING

*Skyla D. KnudtsonEllendale, MN


***Tori Ann KochBemidji, MN


Benjamin Gerald KoistiLake Norden, SD

GOLF AND TURF MANAGEMENT

Belma KosovacMinneapolis, MN

MANAGEMENT

*Leah Rae KostrzewskiKindred, ND

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

*Zachary J. KozitkaCrookston, MN


*Sarah Beth KragnessWoodbury, MN

COMMUNICATION

Katie KrausePlainview, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Anastasiia KravchenkoVinnytsia, Ukraine

MANAGEMENT

***Luke KroeplinRochester, MN

FINANCE

Cacilie KrollMaple Grove, MN


M

Natalie Anne KruegerOwatonna, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

*Libby Ann KylloGrandin, ND

APPLIED STUDIES

8

G

*Chelsea EllefsonAneta, ND


***Brad Alan EllsworthPrescott, WIACCOUNTING

Anne Marie EricksonHibbing, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Reanne E. EricksonFargo, ND


Whitney L. EricksonStewartville, MN


**Randi Kay EriksenMinneapolis, MNCOMMUNICATION

**Jillian Grace EspensonJordan, MN

ACCOUNTING

Kevin EvansGroveland, FLMANAGEMENT

Blake Alan EvermoenBagley, MN

BIOLOGY

***Joy EzikeJamaica, NY

FINANCE

**Nicholas A. FalzoneBatavia, IL


*Kuangyu FanJiangsu, China

BIOLOGY

Joe FarleyDuluth, MN


*Lori FaulhaberHayfield, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Lita FentonFallon, NV

EQUINE SCIENCE

Zachery C. FingerKasson, MN


Alexis FixMora, MN


Kory FlaaganCavalier, ND

NATURAL RESOURCES

*Leslie W. FlahertyElkridge, MD

MANAGEMENT

Jordan FolstadBurnsville, MN


***Jude Pam FomAbuja, Nigeria


**Brandyn ForrestGrand Forks, ND


Kurt FrancisMahnomen, MN


*Jeffrey David FranckGrand Forks, NDAPPLIED STUDIES

***Joshua Paul FrazerThief River Falls, MN


Ryan FrederickSt. Louis Park, MN

MANAGEMENT

Christopher FukaFargo, ND

ACCOUNTING

Carly Jane FylePequot Lakes, MN

MANAGEMENT

**Jennifer M. GadeCoon Rapids, MN

MANAGEMENT

**Timothy D. GanfieldPrior Lake, MN

FINANCE

*Brooke Lynn GardnerMora, MN

ANIMAL SCIENCE

*Margo GardnerLakeville, MN

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS; EQUINE SCIENCE

***Mitch Adam GebhardtWatkins, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

*Paige Marie GellnerLangdon, ND

FINANCE

Louie GerzinEly, MN


*Thomas GoebelWilliston, ND

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

***Elizabeth Ann GolkowskiFrazee, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

Ivory GoodUnion Grove, TXCOMMUNICATION

**Tina GoodinWarroad, MN


Cheri GrackGlencoe, MNACCOUNTING

**Michael GranaliVadnais Heights, MN


Jacob W. GrandiaGrand Rapids, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

Jeff GrayKansas City, MO

ACCOUNTING

Delisa M. GreenSauk Rapids, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Zachary Noah GreenbergWinnipeg, MB

SPORT AND RECREATIONMANAGEMENT; HONORS

Jason GroslandOwatonna, MN


*Giovan A. GuidaYorkville, IL


Jayna GuigarMinneapolis, MN

ACCOUNTING

F

9

*Drusila Sadai Guzman AriasShakopee, MNAPPLIED HEALTH

Amanda HaackAlexandria, MN

MARKETING

***Charity Ann HaineSt. Paul, MNACCOUNTING

Gabriel HaliduGrand Forks, ND

ACCOUNTING

***Krysten HallInternational Falls, MN

MANAGEMENT

Yahya HamzaJeddah, Saudi Arabia


Somi HanSeoul, South Korea

MANAGEMENT

**Jayden HansenRyder, ND


Andrew C. HansonSt. Michael, MNCRIMINAL JUSTICE

Parker Hanson-HardenHawley, MN

MANAGEMENT

**Andrew A. HarbaranBrooklyn Park, MN

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Dorian K. HarjoPine City, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

McKenzie Lynn HarrisNevis, MN

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION; ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

***Kyra M. HarshaPark Rapids, MN


Taylor N. HarshaPark Rapids, MN


Michael J. HeinTwo Harbors, MN


*Ted HendrickxNew York Mills, MN

AGRONOMY

*Molly HerbergSt. Peter, MN

COMMUNICATION

**Marian HesslerMenomonie, WI

ACCOUNTING

**Juliustine Mailou Yonnie HillThief River Falls, MN

APPLIED HEALTH

Reed Matthew HjelleEast Grand Forks, MN


Christopher Thomas HofackerSt. Louis Park, MN

MANAGEMENT

*John P. HoffmanMenasha, WI

APPLIED STUDIES

*Nathanial HoffmannStabuck, MN


***Aaron HollcraftCrookston, MN


**Joshua HolmOakdale, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

***Cassandra Marie Brose HolstadOakdale, MN

FINANCE

Kim HowardForest Lake, MN

ACCOUNTING

Matthew HowellBadger, MN


Emma Elaine HoweyRutland, ND

EQUINE SCIENCE

*Scott Daniel HughesMinneapolis, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Pam HyserCoon Rapids, MNAPPLIED STUDIES

H**Julian Antwaun Devionce

JacksonTampa, FL

MANAGEMENT

*Deidre’ JacobsOwatonna, MNAPPLIED STUDIES

*Armanika JassimWilliamsville, NYAPPLIED STUDIES

Dalton JavnerHardwick, MN

HEALTH SCIENCES

***Evan Corliss JensenBlaine, MN


Sukyung (Emily) Jo Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

MANAGEMENT

***Emily JohnsonBemidji, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Ethan C. JohnsonRoseau, MN

COMMUNICATION; MANAGEMENT

Jackson JohnsonHallock, MNAGRONOMY

**Jenn JohnsonShoreview, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Kelsie Marie JohnsonMaple Grove, MN

MARKETING

**Kevin JohnsonRamsey, MN


*Tanya Leigh JohnsonVerdi, MN


Levi JuntunenBuffalo, MN

AVIATION

Jake KallockAlvarado, MN


Cody J. KirkeideGreenbush, MN

AGRONOMY

J

K

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*Robert W. DavyBadger, MN


*Stephen George DayEveleth, MN

ACCOUNTING; FINANCE

Marta E. DeanWhite Bear Lake, MN

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS; COMMUNICATION

Eric DeckerHastings, MN


**Lauren Noelle DeLapaChicago, IL

COMMUNICATION

Maria DelgadoLondon, England


Molly DeschenesElk River, MNMARKETING

Ryan DetermanJeffers, MN


*John Lohide DonatoMinneapolis, MN

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

***Brendon Manuel Timothy dos Santos

Denver, COMANAGEMENT

Meagan DowningMinneapolis, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Brianna DrewesDetroit Lakes, MNCRIMINAL JUSTICE

Elizabeth (Toby) DruffelWells, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Michelle EhrenbergClarkfield, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

***Janet J. EischensHamburg, MN

COMMUNICATION

***Taylor Eklund-VisserAda, MN

AGRONOMY

D E

CJulieta Cambron

Worthington, MNFINANCE

Kaitlin CarlsonCoon Rapids, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

**Ryan CarlsonLakeville, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Tiffany M. CarlsonMaple Grove, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Peyton CarlstromCrookston, MN

COMMUNICATION

Michelle CarrSanford, NC

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

*Ansel Jerome CarterHouston, TX

MANAGEMENT

*Stacy Ann CarterGrygla, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Kolby CastilloAiea, HI


**Gabriel James CavasosSan Antonio, TX


Quinton Delmar CheathamLoveland, CO


*Stephen Nnamdi ChiejinaEden Prairie, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Mikayla Raeleigh ChristopherMinneapolis, MN

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Melissa ClapperWest Fargo, NDMANAGEMENT

**Wayne ClarkMandan, ND

NATURAL RESOURCES

Scott R. ClevelandSt. Paul, MNACCOUNTING

**Derefaa Henry Ayokunle ClinePort Harcourt, Nigeria


***Richard CobbleBemidji, MN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

***Tyler CoffieldInternational Falls, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

William ColeCompton, CA


Jacqueline A. CollinsBloomington, MN

ACCOUNTING

Joshua J. CollinsNorth Minneapolis, MN

COMMUNICATION

*Trisha Nadine CollinsFrazee, MN

ACCOUNTING

Nicole CorbinRamsey, MN

BIOLOGY; HEALTH SCIENCES;MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Hannah CordesHenning, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

James CullinaneSan Francisco, CA


***Daniel James CysonCloquet, MN

FINANCE

*Rebekka Mary DagenLake Park, MN


**Teniah Jade DavidsonHorace, ND

MANAGEMENT

Neka DavisLaporte, MN

ANIMAL SCIENCE

Carter S. BurkeFertile, MN


*Alec Charles BurklundSauk Rapids, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

10

L***Joshua Michael Lanasa

Escanaba, MIAGRICULTURAL BUSINESS

**Kristine M. LarsenRedwood Falls, MN

ACCOUNTING; FINANCE

Michael LarsonMahnomen, MN

MARKETING

Santino LaureanYuma, AZ

ACCOUNTING

***Benjamin LeeBrisbane, Australia


***Chanjoo LeeIncheon, South Korea


Carolyn B. LeierDeer Park, MN

ACCOUNTING

*Abigail Victoria LewisBarnesville, MN

ACCOUNTING

**Xuedi LiShandong, China


*Kyle Ross LindbergFargo, ND

AGRONOMY

*Jeffrey LindhorstBlaine, MN


*Jonathan LockhartOakdale, MN

COMMUNICATION

Justin A. LongMitchell, SD

APPLIED STUDIES

***Trevor Escobar LongBrooklyn Park, MN


Nathan LorenzBreckenridge, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Dylan Matthew LosiewskiGrand Rapids, MNCOMMUNICATION

James Joseph LottHenderson, NV

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

**Jesse Dean LottApple Valley, MN


Lindsay LoutersHollandale, MN

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS; ANIMAL SCIENCE

*Sally Adeline LundeKandiyohi, MNAPPLIED STUDIES

*James MageeCrystal, MN

FINANCE

Chelsey Regina MahrDuluth, MNACCOUNTING

***Brittany Nicole MajetteAtlanta, GA


***Zachary Paul MalikowskiSilver Lake, MN


*Jaime Lynn MankaWarroad, MNMANAGEMENT

***Shaun Eliott MathiasBlaine, MN


*Kathryn Ann McDanielCharlottesville, INCOMMUNICATION

Andrea Diane McGrawPlainview, MNACCOUNTING

**Beau Douglas MelbyeCrookston, MN

COMMUNICATION

Ilham B. MelloukyMinneapolis, MN

MANAGEMENT

**Keaton Alan KjosGreenbush, MN

MANAGEMENT

*Kassidy Joan KlaphakeCold Spring, MN

EXERCISE SCIENCE AND WELLNESS; SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT

Chad Donald KlassCornell, WI

COMMUNICATION

Jacob KlathMayville, NDAGRONOMY

Kayla Christina KleinMinnetonka, MN

MARKETING

Joshua Alan KloosSt. Paul, MNMARKETING

*Skyla D. KnudtsonEllendale, MN


***Tori Ann KochBemidji, MN


Benjamin Gerald KoistiLake Norden, SD

GOLF AND TURF MANAGEMENT

Belma KosovacMinneapolis, MN

MANAGEMENT

*Leah Rae KostrzewskiKindred, ND

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

*Zachary J. KozitkaCrookston, MN


*Sarah Beth KragnessWoodbury, MN

COMMUNICATION

Katie KrausePlainview, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Anastasiia KravchenkoVinnytsia, Ukraine

MANAGEMENT

***Luke KroeplinRochester, MN

FINANCE

Cacilie KrollMaple Grove, MN


M

Natalie Anne KruegerOwatonna, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

*Libby Ann KylloGrandin, ND

APPLIED STUDIES

6

***Paul AamodtMinnetonka, MN

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

*Benjamin J. AarsvoldKasson, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

**Duromsa Ahmed AbdulahiBrooklyn Center, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

***Hannah AbelFarwell, MN

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS; AGRONOMY

Joseph AbramshukBlaine, MN


*Jordan D. AdamsReynolds, NDAGRONOMY

*Ali Mohamed Al-KhatibRosemount, MN


Kasondra Lynne AlfaroRound Rock, TX

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

***Heidi AllenEyota, MN

ACCOUNTING

Michael AllenJordan, MN

FINANCE

Cierra Rose AmerudCambridge, MN


**Noel Ryan AndersonEast Grand Forks, MN


Oreoluwa M. ArchieLos Angeles, CA

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

***Aaron ArmbrusterCottage Grove, MNNATURAL RESOURCES

*Jared Andrew AspThief River Falls, MN

AGRONOMY

***Alina AyubRoseville, MN

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

A BSavannah R. Bakke

Cottage Grove, MNMARKETING

Hunter William BaldwinSt. Thomas, ND

AGRONOMY

*Nathanial Paul BallPlainwell, MI


*Holly BehrnsRochester, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Casee Kay BenoitLangdon, ND


Katherine BergMinnetonka, MNCOMMUNICATION

*Robert P. BergsgaardBloomington, MN


Zach BerubeRugby, NDAGRONOMY

**Marlyn BickfordColumbia, SC

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Caroline BjorgePrior Lake, MN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Jessica Renae BjorklundMaple Plain, MN

FINANCE

Joshua Lee BlaiseRochester, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

**Paige BloomGrand Forks, ND

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

*Dillon Jay BloomerSpringfield, OH

NATURAL RESOURCES

Brianna C. BlyWaubun, MNMANAGEMENT

Troy J. BoelkeOnalaska, WIMANAGEMENT

*Samantha R. BoltonNorthfield, MN

COMMUNICATION

***Johanna R. BoogaardOsakis, MN


*MyKell BoschRugby, ND


Brayton Ashton BoudotTraverse City, MI

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

*Jayden Louise BousheyEast Grand Forks, MN

AGRONOMY

James Charles BowersRochester, MNMANAGEMENT

**Ellie BowmanAlbert Lea, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

*Cortney Rose BoylanMilaca, MN


Briana Loren BrauMinneapolis, MN

MARKETING

Ashley BrekkenCrookston, MN


Forrest BrenskeYork, ME

NATURAL RESOURCES

*Brandon Edward Lee BriggsHayward, CAMANAGEMENT

Lani BroeskaRogers, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Brandon R. BrownStanchfield, MN


***Christopher BrueskeDundee, MI

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Jarrod BuhrNorwalk, IA

FINANCE

Autumn Burg-MattsonHewitt, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

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ON

*Nikki Marie MellstromRoseau, MN


***Mikhail MemedovichSt. Paul, MN

COMMUNICATION

**Dylan John McKenzie MendezCrookston, MN


*Dori MeyersDodge Center, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Thabani MhlangaPlymouth, MI

FINANCE

Spencer A. MichalsBrainerd, MNACCOUNTING

***Robert Eugene MickschlRoseville, MNMANAGEMENT

Jerrod Jovante MillerChicago, IL


*Logan Elliot MilliganNew York Mills, MN


Maggie Kathleen MillsLake City, MN

COMMUNICATION

*Bryan MintenkoWinnipeg, MB


**Osob H. MohamedMinneapolis, MNAPPLIED STUDIES

Ibrahim Abdullahi MohamudFridley, MN


***Hee In MoonAnsan, South Korea

BIOLOGY

***Freya Renee Moore Murphy, TX

MANAGEMENT

Payton MooreHam Lake, MNMANAGEMENT

***Logan T. MoreauLake Nebagamon, WI

MARKETING

*Brandon MorganApply Valley, MN


**Yasuo MorishimaYokohama, Japan


***Lacey MorlanRochester, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Scott Darrel MortensonEast Grand Forks, MN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

*Megan E. MotterCooperstown, ND


*Kali Jo MuchowFergus Falls, MNAPPLIED HEALTH

***Melissa Marie MunnGrand Junction, CO

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Joseph D. MutchSpooner, WI


*Douglas Norman NasbyGroton, CT

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Elya Jane NasonLino Lakes, MN

ACCOUNTING

**Pascal Fomeh NdeBamendal, Cameroon


*Erin Lee NelsonGrantsburg, WI


Gary Thomas NelsonRichfield, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Kitzie NelsonLadysmith, WIACCOUNTING

Matthew NelsonLakeville, MN


*Khailyn NeumayerMorgan Hill, CA


*Jacob Paul NewmanWhite Bear Lake, MN


***Danny Congdanh NguyenFountain Valley, CA


Trami Thi NguyenChattanooga, TN

FINANCE

*Morgen NiccumMinnetrista, MNAPPLIED STUDIES

*Katrina NielsenFisher, MN

ANIMAL SCIENCE

Bethany NovakDahlen, NDMARKETING

*Kathryn NovotnyAnnandale, MN

ACCOUNTING

**Devante Montell NutallMinneapolis, MN


Olufemi ObaweyaBrooklyn, NY

MANAGEMENT

Isieoma Ray OdorBloomington, MNCRIMINAL JUSTICE

Amber M. OestreichEagan, MN


***Brandon Nyambego OgandaBrooklyn Park, MN


***Alexandra OgdahlHanover, MN


**Travis Scott Irwin OliverCrookston, MN


Samantha Ann OlmscheidBreezy Point, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

*Roxanne Louise Olsen-HurstBarnum, MN


*Edward C. OlsonSt. Peter, MN


5

DistinctionNate Albrecht

Wahpeton, NDBIOLOGY; HEALTH SCIENCES

*Victoria BaylissWest Bloomfield, MIELEMENTARY EDUCATION

**Ross ChandonnetMinneapolis, MN

MARKETING

Laura ChinanderBrooklyn Park, MN


Cole Robert ClarkEagan, MN

FINANCE

***Tessa B. CosterGrand Forks, ND

NATURAL RESOURCES

**William K. CrossTurtle Lake, WI

FINANCE; MANAGEMENT

*Hana R. DeMartelaereFergus Falls, MN


Edlin GonzalezSalt Lake City, UT


Justin C. HaaseKasson, MNMANAGEMENT

Tianna HamreCrookston, MN

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Dakota Duwayne HoytGlenfield, ND

COMMUNICATION

*Katherine Corinne HuttleWhite Bear Lake, MN

COMMUNICATION

Lacy Alexandra JacobsonNew York Mills, MN


Karen Jones-ZachKnoxville, TNACCOUNTING

Ashley Labreck KaiserPierz, MN


Chase KnickerbockerAnnandale, MN

FINANCE

Bailey A. LeamanMountain Lake, MN

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION; HONORS

Kelly LerouxHugo, MNACCOUNTING

***Sabrina LeuerHamel, MN

AGRONOMY; HORTICULTURE

*Adam Duane MarohlBarney, ND

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

**Herschel Lewis McPhersonMinneapolis, MN


Kenan McQueenCrookston, MN

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

***Kiley Ashton MontcalmKimball, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Maggie Rose MoralesTucson, AZ


Kristi NelsonMaple Grove, MN


*Alexandra M. OakesCloquet, MNMANAGEMENT

Anthony PaglianoFarmington, NY

MARKETING

Jiwon ParkChangwon-si, South Korea

ACCOUNTING

*Dustin K. PetersenAlbert Lea, MNCOMMUNICATION

***Ryan Michael RatcliffBloomer, WI

EXERCISE SCIENCE AND WELLNESS; HONORS

*Kennedy S. ResendizCrookston, MN


Jasmine M. RidlDickinson, NDANIMAL SCIENCE

Jana Jacqueline RoeringBlaine, MN

MANAGEMENT

***Claire Elizabeth RooneyBlaine, MN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

***Eric Thomas RudLakeville, MN


***Nicholas Rodger RudnikGolden Valley, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Heather SchaeferSartell, MNACCOUNTING

*Melissa T. SchillingFrazee, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

Kristin A. SchneiderAlbany, MNMANAGEMENT

Nelson OnyedikachiChimzurum Uzonwa

Lagos, NigeriaCriminal Justice

*Thomas P. Van NessSykeston, ND

AGRONOMY

*Steven Robert WaldronMoorhead, MN

MANAGEMENT

*Lindsey Rose WeberDelafield, WI

HEALTH SCIENCES

***Mengyuan XuXinjiang, China


Selena S. YoungPlymouth, MN

EQUINE SCIENCE; HONORS

*Haoxiang ZhangShanxi, China


Hannah Yujia ZhaoDaTong, China


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*Anthony M. PalkkiCohasset, MN


**Ebony PannaMinneapolis, MNCOMMUNICATION

***Matthew Christopher Patrick Rosemount, MN

HORTICULTURE

**Bryce PaulsonElbow Lake, MN

MANAGEMENT

***Kristine Kelly PeltierCircle Pines, MN

FINANCE

***Wyatt PeppelOlivia, MN


Catelyn Jo PerbixHarvey, ND

ANIMAL SCIENCE

*Martera L. PersonSpring Lake Park, MN

COMMUNICATION

Joshua PerssonPlymouth, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

**Francisca S. PetersOtsego, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Rachael Peterson-YantSaint Bonifacius, MN

ACCOUNTING

***Jennifer PhamHouston, TX

FINANCE

*Nguyen Nhu PhamState College, PA


***Noelle Elizabeth PincTucson, AZMARKETING

Nannette M. PiniGrayslake, IL


***Becky PlunkettMaple, WI

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Tianna PolzinMilwaukee, WI

FINANCE

Derek C. PrattClarissa, MN

ANIMAL SCIENCE

Harshavardhan PraveenPlymouth, MN

BIOLOGY

Cory PriesBloomington, MN

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

*Emma L. PullarNaples, FL

APPLIED STUDIES

Amanda M. Ramirez Woodbury, MN

FINANCE

Samantha J. RarickEast Grand Forks, MN


Amber Marrie RasmussenMonticello, MN

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

*Veronica T. RatansinghHopkins, MN


Jace David RauGrand Forks, ND

GOLF AND TURF MANAGEMENT; HORTICULTURE

*Darrell L. ReddAbilene, TX


Brent ReedArlington, TX


Monica ReichertClearbrook, MN


*Ronny ReitmeierCrookston, MNMANAGEMENT

Joe RheaultDilworth, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Dalvin L. RichardsonPhoenix, AZ

MANAGEMENT

*Joshua D. RiddleHopkins, MNACCOUNTING

Tyler James RieckLas Vegas, NV

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Molly Mae RileyRosemount, MNCOMMUNICATION

***Chante Melissa RileyRenton, WA

FINANCE

*Kaylan Elsie RisacherWright, MN

ANIMAL SCIENCE

Abigail RitmanRochester, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

Vanessa Erin RobbinsRosemount, MN

BIOLOGY

***Joely Marie RobertsIron, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

*Samara RobertsDuluth, MN

MANAGEMENT

**Rian Rae RobertsonRosemount, MN


*Addaleigh Rodriguez DelgadoDalton, MN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Crystal RodriguezChicago, IL

ANIMAL SCIENCE

Major Rogers IVSterling, VA


*Chanin RojlertjanyaBangkok, Thailand


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**Araka OmaeEden Prairie, MN

ACCOUNTING

*Hilda A. OwusuaSt. Paul, MN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Candidates for GraduationSpring Semester, 2019

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Baccalaureate Degrees will be conferred upon those listed below, subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements.

High Distinction***Joshua D. Abramson

New Richmond, WIINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

*Gabriella AusposKerkhoven, MN

ACCOUNTING

Summer BillingsLake Bronson, MN

ACCOUNTING; HONORS

*Shane Donald BoehneHenderson, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

*Alexandra CapobiancoBloomington, MN

COMMUNICATION

Danika Rose CovlinPrinceton, MN

MARKETING

*Wende J. DahlgrenChisago City, MN

APPLIED HEALTH

Jordan DeadwylerJacksonville, FLCOMMUNICATION

*Natalia DlouhyRamsey, MN

COMMUNICATION

Tasita EbacherMoorhead, MN


*Elizabeth A. EricksonBarnesville, MN


**Jessica Lynn FlattumShoreview, MNCOMMUNICATION

*Jonathon Michael FullerEast Grand Forks, MN

MANAGEMENT

*Linda Grace GrossSeattle, WA

COMMUNICATION

*Hannah Marie HandwerkSouth St. Paul, MN

MANAGEMENT

Tori Jordyn HillBrandon, MB

ACCOUNTING; FINANCE

***Amber JohnsonSebeka, MN

AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATION; COMMUNICATION

Mikayla Diane JonesHuxley, IAMARKETING;


Miranda KishelTower, MN

ACCOUNTING; FINANCE

Carlayne KlosterWillmar, MNACCOUNTING

Kaylyn R. KotelesThompson, ND

ACCOUNTING

Morgan Marie KreslCrookston, MNHEALTH SCIENCES

Adam McDonaldFisher, MN


***Caitlin Marie MichaelisMarshfield, WI


*Eric A. NygaardLino Lakes, MN


**Brian Christian OrstenAlexandria, MN

ACCOUNTING

*Heidi Renee ReitmeierCrookston, MN

HORTICULTURE; HONORS

Caleb RempelMountain Lake, MN

AGRONOMY; HORTICULTURE; HONORS

*Ryan ReynoldsSt. Paul, MNACCOUNTING

Mark E. RistMentor, OH

FINANCE; MANAGEMENT

Lee Alvin RondorfRed Lake Falls, MN


Callie Mae SchapekahmEagan, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Brittani SchmittRiver Falls, WI

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

***Chloe Ruth SmithLake Shore, MN

FINANCE

Austin SommerfeldCrookston, MNCOMMUNICATION

Nicholas TepovichHibbing, MNACCOUNTING

Jacob TranerScandia, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

Jared Daniel ValleEden Prairie, MN


**Angelle van OplooHamilton, ND

ACCOUNTING

*Payton Alexander VoldLamberton, MNCRIMINAL JUSTICE

Seth WagnerFisher, MN


*Madeline WittForest Park, IL

NATURAL RESOURCES; HONORS

Charles YoungMinneapolis, MN

ACCOUNTING; FINANCE

**Yuxin ZhouSichuan, China


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*Nathan J. RokkeGrand Forks, ND

NATURAL RESOURCES

*Noah RoseenChippewa Falls, WINATURAL RESOURCES

*Barbara RoyceSt. Francis, MNAPPLIED STUDIES

Zachary RustadBlaine, MN


***Annabelle Tuyizere RypaSt. Paul, MN

HEALTH SCIENCES

*Lexi A. SalonekMontrose, MNHORTICULTURE

Vijayaditya Ritesh SankaraBhimavaram, India


Missiratou Sanni-TaffaWashington, DC

FINANCE

Micah Schoen SawinskiChicago, ILMARKETING

***Ernest Ralph Scherger IIIAndover, MN

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Ben SchlaakHollandale, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

*Bethany Frances SchmidtCarlton, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Gavin SchmidtMahnomen, MN

ACCOUNTING

Nicole SchmitzPlummer, MN

AGRONOMY

***Alicia Rae Schueler Howards Grove, WI

ANIMAL SCIENCE

Jessica Michelle ScottPost Falls, ID

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Lucas SetterholmBlaine, MN

MANAGEMENT

Ameena Yasmine SheriffApple Valley, MN


Bogdan ShkilKyiv, Ukraine

MANAGEMENT

***Kaitlin SikkinkSt. Charles, MN


Aimee Renee SilvaYakima, WA


Hunter SimonsonSt. Cloud, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES*Thomas Singer

Apple Valley, MNMARKETING

Navjot SinghGurdaspur, India


*Jack Donovan SinkelPrinceton, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

**Mckenzie Lynn SirjordFertile, MN

ACCOUNTING

*Noelle R. SjoquistApple Valley, MN

MARKETING

Michal SlezakLong Grove, IL

GOLD AND TURF MANAGEMENT

Laura SmedsrudCrosby, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

Gable SmithFitchburg, WIMANAGEMENT

**David SolomonCoon Rapids, MN


**Erik Mejlby SorensenShakopee, MNMANAGEMENT

Johnathan W. SorensonCrookston, MN


Taylor Spier Buffalo, MN

HEALTH SCIENCES

Tori Lee SpiresBaudette, MNMANAGEMENT

Nhoa StantonOakdale, MNMARKETING

Arturo Stefanoni Jr.Alexandria, MN

FINANCE; MANAGEMENT

***Danielle Marie SteinkeOtsego, MN

ANIMAL SCIENCE

**Rodney Allen StewartFort Worth, TX


Sam StrachanNew Richmond, WI

ACCOUNTING

*Kyle Lewis StulenWillmar, MN


Rachel Elaine SullivanBrainerd, MN


Ashley N. SundeenNew Salem, ND


**Clarence J. SwansonThief River Falls, MN

MANAGEMENT

Lincoln Hyna TappeAiea, HI

MANAGEMENT

Montell TateCrookston, MN

NATURAL RESOURCES

Bradley ThalackerByron, MN

APPLIED HEALTH

Katelyn ThesingRosemount, MNCOMMUNICATION

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Presentation of CandidatesJohn Hoffman, PhD Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs

Introduction of CandidatesMegan Bell, PhD Assistant Professor, Liberal Arts and Education Department

Conferring of DegreesThe Honorable Michael Hsu

Congratulatory Remarks from the Alumni AssociationBrooke Novak, Class of 2013President, U of M Crookston Alumni Association Speaking for the Student BodyBen Koisti, Crookston Student Association President

Passing of the TorchBen Koisti to Greg Johnson, Crookston Student Association President-Elect

Closing CommentsMary Holz-Clause, PhD

The audience will rise for the Minnesota Hymn and remain standing for the recessional.

“Hail! Minnesota” Led by degree candidate Jiwon ParkSung by the audience (words on inside of back cover)

Recessional George French

The audience is requested to remain in their seats until the recessional has left the gymnasium.

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Safety and Special NeedsIf you have any special needs during today’s event, please contact a university staff person stationed at the exits near the hallway. They can direct you to a variety of university personnel prepared to assist you.

For your safety, please take a brief moment to locate Lysaker Gymnasium’s exits. They are located to either side of the stage which will take you directly outside, and along the west wall which will take you out to the central hallway and then outside.

In the event of an emergency, choose the nearest exit and evacuate the gymnasium quickly and safely. Listen for further instructions from University event staff. Remain outside the building until the “all clear” is given by emergency responders.

Please Silence Your Cell Phones and DevicesOut of respect for all in attendance and for this important ceremony, please turn off or silence cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices.

Student MarshalsBailey Bradford

Jacqueline Burke

Jared Davy

Mikayla LacherNicole Mazour

Noah Kalway

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*Matthew VangrinsvenBemidji, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Ronda R. VardonAkron, OH


*Byron VelardeCumberland, RI


Caitlynn Marie WagnerAlexandria, MN

ACCOUNTING

Jack C. WagnerBemidji, MN

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Kyle WaldenLas Vegas, NV


Brandon WalshThompson, ND


***Weiqian WangJiamusi, China


***Erica WebsterRochester, MN

HEALTH MANAGEMENT

*Paul Fitzgerald Webster Jr.Miami, FL

APPLIED STUDIES

**Sarah Ann WheelerErhard, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Kristi L. WhiteRochester, MNACCOUNTING

* Fall Semester, 2018, graduate ** Summer Session, 2019, candidate*** Fall Semester, 2019, candidate

Students who complete a degree program with a minimum grade point average of 3.90 graduate “with high distinction.”Students who complete a degree program with a minimum grade point average of 3.75 graduate “with distinction.”

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Jingxuan YangJiangsu, China

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING**Justin John Yutrzenka

Argyle, MNCRIMINAL JUSTICE

Daniel ZimmerliEast Bethel, MN


Cole ZimmermanCannon Falls, MN

AGRONOMY

**Emily ZitzmannFarmington, MNMANAGEMENT

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*Reginald A. WhiteningTampa, FL

COMMUNICATION

*Rachael Nicole WicklandPine Island, MNAPPLIED HEALTH

***Meghan L. WienSt. Louis Park, MN

ACCOUNTING

*Monica Fife WigdahlNew Brighton, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

*Brent D. WildeDrayton, ND

NATURAL RESOURCES

*Daija Nikira WilliamsMinneapolis, MNCOMMUNICATION

Morgan E. WilliamsRed Lake Falls, MN


***Samantha Jo WolfOgilvie, MN

ACCOUNTING; FINANCE

Matea ThomasHam Lake, MN

ACCOUNTING

Charles ThompsonGrafton, ND


***Darrin Cole ThurstonMadelia, MN


Roy C. ThurstonCrookston, MN


*Shelly J. Till Ham Lake, MN

ACCOUNTING

Kimi TonnesonBloomington, MN

FINANCE

***Morgan Douglas TrefzOnaka, SD

NATURAL RESOURCES

Maycee Kathryn TrujilloSioux Falls, SD


*John William TupyLonsdale, MN

APPLIED STUDIES

Darin Allen VikenFosston, MN


Nate ViscontiCrookston, MNAPPLIED STUDIES

*Nicholas VolkCrookston, MN

AGRONOMY

Commencement ProgramChancellor Mary Holz-Clause presiding

PreludeGeorge FrenchAssociate Professor of Music and Theater, U of M Crookston

The audience will rise for the processional and remain standing for the National Anthem.

Processional“Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward ElgarU of M Crookston Community BandConducted by Theodore Chapman, Director of Bands, U of M Crookston

The processional is led by Mace-Bearer Sharon Stewart, PhD. The procession includes Faculty Marshal Marilyn Grave, MS, faculty, staff,

candidates for degrees, and platform guests.

“The Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott KeyMichaela MeineU of M Crookston Student

Everyone may be seated.

Welcome and Recognition of Veterans and Active Service MembersMary Holz-Clause, PhDChancellor

Greetings from the University of Minnesota Board of RegentsThe Honorable Michael Hsu, University of Minnesota Board of Regents

“I Am a Small Part of the World” by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse U of M Crookston ChoirDirected by George FrenchAccompanied by Michelle Beeghly

AddressLloyd MayesClass of 1970

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The commencement address will be given by alumnus Lloyd Mayes 1970. Mayes came to the University of Minnesota Crookston in 1968 from Washington, D.C., and led the school to two consecutive conference titles. His 1968-69 season is recognized as one of most outstanding performances ever given at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Mayes was the first African-American student and student-athlete at UMN Crookston and competed in both men’s basketball and track and field. He was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999. He served as education director at Kingman Boys and Girls Club in Washington, D. C., for many years and currently inspires audiences as a motivational speaker.

The Faculty Assembly consists of: (a) tenured faculty, (b) tenure track faculty, and (c) faculty and other professional staff who work at least 50% time in credit teaching and 66% time in teaching, research, and service.

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Faculty Assembly

Agriculture and Natural Resources Department Rick Abrahamson, MS, Lecturer Philip Baird, MS, Associate Professor Eric Castle, PhD, Associate Professor Brenda Chaplinski, MEng, Instructor Terrill Giannonatti-Bradford, MEd, Instructor Paul Holland, PhD, Assistant Professor Richard Johnson, PhD, Assistant Professor Sarah Kazmierczak, MS, Teaching Specialist Charles Lariviere, MBA, Instructor Leslie Lekatz, PhD, Assistant Professor John Loegering, PhD, Professor Harouna Maiga, PhD, Professor, Head Lindsey McNeill, ME, Teaching Specialist Nicky Overgaard, MMgt, Instructor Rob Proulx, MS, Lecturer Nathan Purrington, MEd, Lecturer Margaretha Rudstrom, PhD, Lecturer Matthew Simmons, PhD, Associate Professor Kyle Tucker, BS, Teaching Specialist Kristina Walker, PhD, Associate Professor Lyle Westrom, PhD, Professor

Business Department Abdulaziz Ahmed, PhD, Assistant Professor Courtney Bergman, MBA, Lecturer Kara Bowen, MBA, Lecturer Thad Jackson, MS, Teaching Specialist Rutherford Johnson, PhD, Lecturer Megan Kragness, MS, Lecturer William Leckie, MA, CPA, Assistant Professor Jack Lesser, PhD, Lecturer Rachel Lundbohm, DBA, Assistant Professor Grace Menze, MS, Lecturer Craig Miller, DBA, Lecturer Kenneth Myers, MS, Associate Professor Ali Saeedi, PhD, Associate Professor Barry Stephens, MPA, CPA, Lecturer Kevin Thompson, PhD, Associate Professor, Head Eddie Walker, PhD, Assistant Professor Oxana Wieland, PhD, Assistant Professor

Liberal Arts and Education Department Bhushan Aryal, PhD, Assistant Professor Megan Bell, PhD, Assistant Professor Connie Camrud, MS, Teaching Specialist Shari Daniels, PhD, Assistant Professor James Foss, EdD, Assistant Professor George French, MM, Associate Professor Marilyn Grave, MS, Associate Professor Sam Gruenberg, MFA, Lecturer Mark Huglen, PhD, Professor Danielle Johannesen, PhD, Assistant Professor Alvin Killough, PhD, Associate Professor Soo-Yin Lim-Thompson, PhD, Professor, Head Matthew Loeslie, MA, Teaching Specialist, Program Director Rachel McCoppin, PhD, Professor Karen Miller, PhD, Lecturer Sharon Neet, DA, Professor James Schaar, MDiv, Lecturer David Seyfried, PhD, Sr Lecturer

Math, Science, and Technology Department Sameer Abufardeh, PhD, Associate Professor Christine Bakke, PhD, Lecturer Katy Chapman, PhD, Associate Professor Theodore Chapman, MS, MM, Lecturer Brian Dingmann, PhD, Associate Professor Timothy Dudley, PhD, Associate Professor Anita Gust, PhD, Assistant Professor Vicki Gustafson, MA, Lecturer/Program Director Mohammad Hossain, PhD, Assistant Professor Anthony Kern, PhD, Professor, Head Venugopal Mukku, PhD, Associate Professor Anthony Schroeder, PhD, Assistant Professor Amrita Shenoy, PhD, Assistant Professor Joseph Shostell, PhD, Professor Sharon Stewart, PhD, Associate Professor Twyla Treanor, EdS, Assistant Professor Mary Zbacnik, MA, Lecturer

Mary Holz-Clause, PhD, ChancellorJohn Hoffman, PhD, Vice Chancellor

Today, May 4, 2019, we celebrate the 52nd graduating class of the University of Minnesota Crookston as an insti-tution of post-secondary education. Fifty years is a relatively short time in the grand scheme of things, and this campus has seen many changes as well as a significant transformation in that time. In a little over the past decade alone the campus has seen the addition of many new majors on campus as well as the growth of on-line education. Both are important components of our academic offer-ings and our role as a twenty-first cen-tury land-grant institution. While the Crookston campus has a proud legacy of growth and change, two things have remained constant throughout that history: a strong affiliation with the University of Minnesota and the presence of talented, caring faculty and staff members.

Today we also celebrate the 111th graduating class of this campus. The very first was in 1909, when this site was home to the Northwest School of Agriculture (NWSA), a residential high

school. The NSWA opened its doors in 1906 and provided “training in the technical and practical business of agricul-ture and the art of homemaking.” Over its history, 5,433 graduates completed their high school education at the NWSA.

Changing educational needs in the 1960s led to a new role for the campus. In the fall of 1966 classes began for 185 students enrolled at the new University of Minnesota Tech-nical Institute. Associate degrees were offered in three ac-ademic divisions: Agriculture, Business, and General Stud-ies. Students of the NWSA and the U of M “Tech” shared the campus for two years.

The word “mace” is from Middle English and was originally used to refer to an implement for breaking armor on the battlefield. While that term is still widely known, in this case it has a more peaceful connotation as it refers to the staff carried by a dignitary and signifying authority. As per tradition since the first graduating class of the University of Minnesota Technical College, UMC’s mace is carried by the most senior faculty member. This mace is modeled after the one designed by Philip Morton in 1961 and used at the inauguration of U of M President O. Meredith Wilson. It is made of aluminum and topped with a crystal sphere, which symbolizes the illuminating quality and clarity of thinking that characterizes education. The crystal sphere is topped by a star representing Minnesota, the North Star State.

The Mace

A tradition unique to the Crookston campus is the presence of a stylized torch at special ceremonies. The symbolic light of the torch—the light of knowledge that permits understanding—represents the educational philosophy of the University of Minnesota.

There are three different torches that play a role in campus tradition. The first is the original torch created by the final graduating class of the Northwest School of Agriculture (NWSA) and passed to the first graduating class of the Technical College in 1968. That torch is on display in the Alumni Room in Kiehle Building.

In 2002, regional artist David Badman designed and handcrafted a new academic torch as a gift to the campus in recognition of its new academic mission as a baccalaureate university. That torch has been present at all commencement ceremonies and other special campus events since that time.

In 2009, Lew Hanson, a former employee of UMC, and DeBoer Industries of Crookston created the “Century Torch” to commemorate the 100th anniversary of graduation ceremonies on the Crookston campus. During commencement ceremonies, the Century Torch is passed to the incoming president of the Crookston Student Association (CSA), maintaining the tradition that began in 1968 and acknowledging the history of the campus from its roots in the NWSA to the present. The name of the alumni magazine is, appropriately, Torch.

The Torch

Academic RegaliaAcademic gowns date back to the 14th century, when they served two functions of nearly equal importance: the distinctive apparel indicated the academic rank of the wearer, and the long gown kept the scholar warm in the drafty stone halls of the academy. Worn on special occasions, today’s academic gowns are a colorful reminder of the heritage of academic communities. The academic hood worn around the neck and down the back is typically black velvet inset with silk in the colors of the institution that granted the wearer’s highest degree. The lining of the hood reflects different disciplines—for example gold for science, maize for agriculture, tan for business, and white for liberal arts. Dark blue denotes a PhD, whatever the field of study. Traditionally, gowns in the United States have been black. In recent years several universities have adopted gowns of distinctive school colors.

The Regents’ MedallionThe five-foot Regents’ Medallion is displayed at commencement and other official events of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. On the face of the medallion is the seal of the Regents. An antique lamp represents the metaphysical sciences; a telescope, the physical sciences; a plow, the industrial arts; and a palette with brushes, the fine arts. The Latin motto, Commune Vinculum Omnibus Artibus, means “a common bond for all the arts.” The seal is also on the cover of this program.

International FlagsThe University of Minnesota Crookston places value on diversity and provides students with many opportunities to gain global and diverse perspectives. Many students travel from other countries to the Crookston campus to earn an education and to share their experiences. A colorful reminder of our global society, the flags on display represent each international graduate’s home country or country of origin.

Looking Back, Looking Forward – Our Legacy of Growth and Change

In the spring of 1968 a torch was passed—figuratively and literally—from the 60th and final graduating class of the NWSA to the first graduating class of the Techni-cal Institute, now a full-fledged system campus of the University of Minnesota. From 1968 to 1994, 4,693 graduates earned associate degrees. The tradition of passing the torch from once class to the next continues to this day as part of commencement ceremonies.

The University of Minnesota Crookston entered the next stages of its evolution in the early 1990s when it earned approval to offer baccalaureate degrees. The campus made national history in 1993 by providing students and faculty members with laptop computers to become the first public “Laptop University.” By the end of the academic year in 1994, 20 students had com-pleted bachelor’s degree requirements, and they were recognized at the 86th commencement ceremonies. To-day also marks the 24th anniversary of the awarding of bachelor’s degrees on this campus.

The U of M Crookston awarded its first online bachelor’s degree in 2001. At the time it was known as “distance education.” In some cases, commencement now may be the first time a graduate actually sets foot on the campus, making the event all the more special.

Today, the Crookston campus is one of five statewide campuses of the prestigious University of Minnesota system. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergradu-ates from more than 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmo-sphere, top-level technology, and a distinctive focus on applied, experiential learning.

We take great pride in our students, faculty, staff, and alumni and in their many accomplishments in teach-ing, learning, research, and service. We are all enriched by the education, experiences, and relationships built here. This campus will be a memorable touchstone in our graduates’ lives as they go into the world and make good things happen. Congratulations to one and all!

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Disability accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact a University staff member for assistance.

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex,

age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

One of five campuses that comprise the University of Minnesota System, the University of Minnesota Crookston now delivers 35 bachelor’s degree programs and 25 minors on campus as well as 16 degree pro-grams entirely online. These degrees are offered in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from more than 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree.

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