102 students named Chancellor's Scholars

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Jordan Opp | University Communication and Marketing

One-hundred-two University of Nebraska–Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor’s Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 9 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Chancellor’s Scholars are students who have maintained 4.0 grade-point averages on all collegiate work at Nebraska and elsewhere.

Following is a list of Chancellor’s Scholars by hometown. The information includes academic major(s), college(s) and parents’ names.

Nebraska

Ashland:

Annalise Ptacek, microbiology, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Randy Ptacek and Kim Kaven.
Sarah Josephine Wallingford, elementary education and early childhood education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Karen Wallingford.

Aurora:

Preston Ramaekers, biochemistry and psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Ryan and Jennifer Ramaekers.

Bennington:

Cole Vredeveld, plant and landscape systems, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Kevin and Kimball Vredeveld.

Blair:

Grace Fowler, speech-language pathology, College of Education and Human Sciences, Frank and Jennifer Fowler.

Broken Bow:

Haley Wells, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Kristy and the late Mark Wells.

Columbus:

Ashley Steiner, biochemistry, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Ken and Kathy Steiner.

Dalton:

Cortney Mae Holt, psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Kimberly Kauffman.

Elkhorn:

Kennedy Lawrence, journalism, and advertising and public relations, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Kurt and Staci Lawrence.
Nathanael Ray, supply chain management (Raikes School), College of Business, Jeffrey and Cynthia Ray.

Firth:

Heather Jean Riensche, environmental engineering, College of Engineering, Brad and Tracy Riensche.

Genoa:

Kadren Miller, biochemistry, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Corie and Ron Sutton, and Mark Miller.

Grand Island:

Nayla Torres Ruiz, anthropology, history and Spanish, College of Arts and Sciences, Doralys Ruiz Marrero and the late Alfredo Torres Lopez.

Gretna:

Taylor Kirlin, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Kristy Kirlin.

Hartington:

Aiden Lammers, electrical engineering, College of Engineering, Frank and Krisa Lammers.
Matthew Rokusek, computer science, College of Engineering, Steven and Patti Rokusek.

Hastings:

Hunter Anderson, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Jennifer Anderson, and Brad and Karla Anderson.

Kearney:

Katelynn Jochum, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Scott and Brenda Jochum.
Garret Schmaderer, fisheries and wildlife, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Shawn Schmaderer and Todd Schmaderer.

Lincoln:

Elizabeth Katheryn Andersen, microbiology, College of Arts and Sciences, James and Karin Andersen.
Anton Angeletti, mathematics and computer science, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering, Peter and Anisa Angeletti.
Clare Elizabeth Clark, graphic design, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Kevin and Laurie Clark.
Tyson Dettmer, finance, College of Business, Pat and Shelley Dettmer.
Jackson Ehlers, civil engineering, College of Engineering, Gary and Michelle Ehlers.
Dylan Brent Filipi, mechanical engineering, College of Engineering, Brent and Lynne Filipi.
Avery Marie Florea, biological systems engineering, College of Engineering, Mitch and Tricia Florea.
Aubrey Fornander, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Wade and Kristin Fornander.
Ella Guerra, psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Ramon and Lisa Guerra.
Jordan Harper, English and ethnic studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Darin and Jessica Harper.
Sophia Lynn Heinrich, computer science (Raikes School), mathematics and data science, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering, Chris and Julie Heinrich.
Regina Hinkley, German and theatre arts, College of Arts and Sciences and Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Gary and Susanne Hinkley.
Gabe Hudak, accounting, College of Business, Mike Hudak and Angie Boule.
Gavin Michael Kallhoff, construction management, College of Engineering, Michael and Tonya Kallhoff.
Cameron Krueger, civil engineering, College of Engineering, James and Johanna Krueger.
Lena Lankas, business administration and computer science, College of Business and College of Engineering, Ed Lankas and Nanette Gingery.
Jadyn Maddox, Spanish and secondary education, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Education and Human Sciences, Robb Maddox and Jana Maddox.
Marissa Mendez-Santiago, biochemistry and psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Ignacio and Maria Mendez.
Uyen Phung, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Tam Phung and Thanh Nguyen.
Zein Saleh, political science and psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Abla Hasan and Hassan Saleh.
Diamond Sedlak, psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Dave and Monica Sedlak.
Presley Alena Shonka, communication studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Dave and Renee Shonka.
Joseph D. Staab, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Curt and Lisa Staab.
Abby Vacek, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Craig and Kim Vacek.
Wesley Wendt, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Linda and Troy Kreifels, and Michael and Sara Wendt.
Allyson Ann Yindrick, criminology and criminal justice, UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service, Joe and Dolly Yindrick.
Adrianna Ina Zeljko, environmental science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Mirko Zeljko and Merima Arapovic.

Milford:

Madaux DeLong, secondary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Waylon and Marcie DeLong.

Minden:

Peyton Schoone, political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Mikki Schoone and Dave Schoone.

Murdock:

Sela Rikli, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Ryan and Amy Rikli.

Nebraska City:

John Michael Bequette, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Bryan and Kelly Bequette.

North Bend:

Sydney Ann Emanuel, child, youth and family studies, College of Education and Human Sciences, Francis and Carol Emanuel.

North Platte:

Breah Renee Matuszczak, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Dale and Tessa Matuszczak.
Thomas Joshua Ramsey, mechanical engineering, College of Engineering, Daniel and Suzanne Ramsey.

Omaha:

Hope Alexandra Belcastro, secondary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Peter and Michele Belcastro.
Alexis Chatfield, speech-language pathology, College of Education and Human Sciences, Dan and Lori Chatfield.
Hannah Dalton, speech-language pathology, College of Education and Human Sciences, Jay and Bobbi Dalton.
Mitchell Ryan Fehr, data science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Doug and Debby Fehr.
Josie Golka, advertising and public relations, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Greg and Tiffany Golka.
Tea Hanke, accounting, College of Business, Todd and Kristi Hanke.
Ella Hansen, psychology and English, College of Arts and Sciences, Brian and Sara Hansen.
Ryan Heser, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Robert and Natalie Heser.
Luke M. McDermott, political science, history and economics, College of Arts and Sciences, Joel and Cathy McDermott.
Charles McIver, computer engineering, College of Engineering, Kevin and Amy McIver.
Jocelyn Randby, biological sciences and management, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Business, Bill Randby and Julie Cornell.
Katya Margaret Reason, classics and religious studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Rex and Christa Reason.
Brody Reiss, computer science, College of Engineering, Kerry and Debbie Reiss.
Collin M. Siracuse, computer science, College of Engineering, Anthony and Colleen Siracuse.
Aditya Tadepalli, computer science, College of Engineering, Sri Hari Tadepalli and Srilalita Kota.
Livia Ziskey, journalism, and advertising and public relations, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Michael Ziskey and Sandra Stern.

Osmond:

Kaden B. Polt, fisheries and wildlife, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Kurt and Sarah Polt.

Palmyra:

Nima Faunce, English, College of Arts and Sciences, Tim and Lucinda Faunce.

Papillion:

Ashley Llewellyn, animal science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, James and Amy Llewellyn.

Roca:

Emma Rael Pflum, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Anthony and Jean Miranda.
Jaidy Suarez, biological sciences and psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Roberto and Agustina Suarez.

Rosalie:

Lauren Kathleen Kramer, elementary education and early childhood education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Troy and Tara Kramer.

Scottsbluff:

Ava Makay Imhof, mechanical engineering, College of Engineering, Mike Imhof and Sara Imhof.
Michael Kalel West, computer science, College of Engineering, Antonia West and Travis Sell, and Shawn and Tara West.

Seward:

Remi Marie Christensen, plant biology, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Pete and Shawna Christensen.

Sidney:

Daniel Jacob Bashtovoi, biological systems engineering, College of Engineering, Denis and Amy Bashtovoi.

Superior:

Seth Schnakenberg, biochemistry, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Chad and Amanda Schnakenberg.

Valley:

Kamryn Lou Theodora Tuttle, English, College of Arts and Sciences, Jon and Kerry Tuttle.

Elsewhere

East Moline, Illinois:

Olivia Lynn Hansen, animal science (pre-veterinary medicine), College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Ken and Shari Hansen.

St. Charles, Illinois:

Tage Decker Zerby, computer science (Raikes School), College of Engineering, Matt and Amber Zerby.

Sterling, Illinois:

Naomi P. Chamberlain, psychology and film studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Tim and Tram Chamberlain.

Wheaton, Illinois:

Lauren Paige Warfield, accounting and management, College of Business, Scott and Erica Warfield.

Ankeny, Iowa:

Clara Jean Freese, fisheries and wildlife, and grassland systems, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bill and Brooke Freese.

Nevada, Iowa:

Marissa Lindemann, broadcasting, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Renae Rudkin.

Andover, Kansas:

Jenna Mae Lambertz, interior design, College of Architecture, Dave and Emilie Lambertz.

Hutchinson, Kansas:

Maddy Yantes, international business, College of Business, Scott and Lisa Yantes.

Marysville, Kansas:

Grace Fredrickson, mechanical engineering, College of Engineering, Angie Fredrickson and Cole Fredrickson.

Overland Park, Kansas:

Margaret Jean Brady, environmental studies and dance, College of Arts and Sciences and Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Joel and Ginger Brady.

Rochester, Minnesota:

Radhika Damle, actuarial science (Raikes School) and data science, College of Business and College of Engineering, Niteen and Rekha Damle.

Thief River Falls, Minnesota:

Annika Christensen, criminology and criminal justice, UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service, Dusti and Cord Christensen.

Tracy, Minnesota:

Kaylee Campbell, actuarial science and data science, College of Business, John and Kristy Campbell.

Albuquerque, New Mexico:

Meghan Kathryn Stone, political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Robert Stone and Stacy Stone.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota:

Davis Quentin Shafer, biological systems engineering, College of Engineering, Charlie and Janice Shafer.

Taylor, Texas:

Kirsten Olivia Heselmeyer, agricultural leadership, education and communication, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Scott and Amanda Heselmeyer.

Sandy, Utah:

Danielle Gibson, forensic science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Kim Sutton and Stan Gibson.

Yorktown, Virginia:

Maxwell Frederic Sievenpiper, management and computer science (Raikes School), College of Business and College of Engineering, Bartholomew and Traci Sievenpiper.

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: