Peru, Nebraska – Peru State College and its President, Dr. Dan Hanson, granted degrees to 181 graduates on Friday, December 14, 2018.
Peru State granted 72 Master of Science in Education degrees, 8 Master of Science in Organizational Management degrees, 1 Bachelor of Arts degree, 89 Bachelor of Science degrees and 8 Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.
The formal ceremony for all 2018-2019 graduates will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2018, in the Al Wheeler Activity Center.
Nestled in the hills of historic southeast Nebraska, Peru State College offers a mix of innovative online and traditional classroom undergraduate and graduate programs, including online graduate degrees in education and organizational management. Established in 1867 as Nebraska’s first college, Peru State has transformed over the past century and a half into a state-of-the-art institution offering diverse, multifaceted educational programs to around 2,400 students.
| NAME | Degree | Major | HONORS | CITY | STATE |
| Achenbach, Danyelle Marie | Master of Science in Organizational Management | Entrepreneurial and Economic Development | Portland | ME | |
| Allen, Renae | Master of Science in Organizational Management | Entrepreneurial and Economic Development | Phillips | NE | |
| Angus, Christopher Raymond | Bachelor of Applied Science | Business Administration – Management | Cum Laude | Lake Havasu City | AZ |
| Bachman, Monica Marie | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Gretna | NE | |
| Baker, Robert Dean | Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice – Administration | Omaha | NE | |
| Bald, Jordan Brian | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Papillion | NE | |
| Barnes, Justin | Bachelor of Science | Computer Management Information Systems | Tallahassee | FL | |
| Bartholomew, Benjamin Alan | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Accounting | Summa Cum Laude | Atlantic | IA |
| Battershaw, Chad | Bachelor of Science | Computer Management Information Systems | Austing | TX | |
| Beber, Lindsay Ann | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Omaha | NE | |
| Bellomy, Christopher Glenn | Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice – Counseling | Summa Cum Laude | Barnegat | NJ |
| Blakely, Dana Lynn | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Omaha | NE | |
| Boeche, Catherine S | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Nebraska City | NE | |
| Booth, Stephanie Anne | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Magna Cum Laude | Nebraska City | NE |
| Branigan, Amanda Leigh | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Gretna | NE | |
| Buckendahl, Morgan Leigh | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Pierce | NE | |
| Budler, Tabitha Helen | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Magna Cum Laude | Central City | NE |
| Burki, Beth | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Ponca | NE | |
| Buskirk, Lindsey Anne | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Management | Cum Laude | Paonia | CO |
| Buskirk, Phillips | Master of Science in Organizational Management | Entrepreneurial and Economic Development | Magna Cum Laude | Grand Junction | CO |
| Calvillo, Ismael | Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice – Administration | Summa Cum Laude | Tucson | AZ |
| Catania, Mark | Bachelor of Applied Science | Business Administration – Management | La Vista | NE | |
| Cerveny, Treven | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Wilber | NE | |
| Christiansen, Seneca Jane | Bachelor of Science | Computer Management Information Systems | Lincoln | NE | |
| Cole, Hannah R | Bachelor of Science | Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education PK-3 | Nebraska City | NE | |
| Cole, Kathleen L | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Rolla | MO | |
| Coons, Tammy Sue | Bachelor of Science | Psychology & Criminal Justice – Law and Society | Summa Cum Laude | Oneill | NE |
| Corbett Jr, Thomas Charles | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Saint Albans | WV | |
| Corter, Stephanie Diane | Bachelor of Science | Psychology & Criminal Justice – Administration | Beatrice | NE | |
| Cortez, Carley Jean | Bachelor of Science | Disease and Human Health | Summa Cum Laude | Cook | NE |
| Coughlin, Jacob Christopher | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Management & Computer Management Information Systems | Omaha | NE | |
| Cowan, Machaela Marie | Bachelor of Science | Disease and Human Health & Pre-Mortuary Science | Cum Laude | Omaha | NE |
| Crocker, Stephanie Marie | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Beatrice | NE | |
| DeBord, Jennifer Elizabeth | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Kearney | NE | |
| Delzer, Kiley A | Bachelor of Science | Elementary Education | Cum Laude | Omaha | NE |
| Dia, Amanda Denise | Bachelor of Science | Elementary Education | Cum Laude | Nebraska City | NE |
| Drake, Lindsey Lee | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Magna Cum Laude | Lincoln | NE |
| Dunn, Sara Marie | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Bellevue | NE | |
| Elam, Jane Elizabeth | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Omaha | NE | |
| Elliott, Monica Ann | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Summa Cum Laude | Elkland | MO |
| Ellis, Janine Sue | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Omaha | NE | |
| Ferguson, Luigi | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Addison | TX | |
| Fernandez, Jessica Jean | Bachelor of Applied Science | Business Administration – Management | Pierre | SD | |
| Ferrero, Cheryl S | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Bayard | NE | |
| Fields, Jamie Sue | Bachelor of Applied Science | Business Administration – Management | Cum Laude | Franklin | GA |
| Flodman, Arlyn Joseph | Bachelor of Science | Major: Kinesiology | Hickman | NE | |
| Friend, Andrew Michael | Bachelor of Science | History | Bennington | NE | |
| Frye, Delanie | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | La Vista | NE | |
| Gillham, Clarissa Ann | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Grand Island | NE | |
| Gleason, Jacob LaThary | Bachelor of Science | Psychology & Pscychology | Valley | NE | |
| Gomez, Marissa Rayne | Bachelor of Science | Language Arts Teaching | Omaha | NE | |
| Grant, Deedra Jo | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Magna Cum Laude | Chadron | NE |
| Gray, Donna Katherin | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | El Paso | TX | |
| Guenther, Amanda Jean | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Fremont | NE | |
| Hascall, Brianna Marie | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Cum Laude | Alliance | NE |
| Hauck, Shauna Lee | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Fremont | NE | |
| Hayes, Kelsey Jo | Bachelor of Science | Early Childhood Education Inclusive B-3 | Magna Cum Laude | Falls City | NE |
| Heller, Jordyn Aspen | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Management | Lincoln | NE | |
| Herman, Curtis Michael | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Omaha | NE | |
| Hoehn, Daniel James | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Accounting/CPA & Computer Management Information Systems | Magna Cum Laude | Hickman | NE |
| Hoesing, Luke | Bachelor of Science | Health and Physical Education K-12 & Supplemental Endorsement: Coaching (7-12) | Fremont | NE | |
| Hof, Amber Ann | Bachelor of Arts | Liberal Arts & Pre-Nursing | Red Cloud | NE | |
| Hoglund, Ross | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Lincoln | NE | |
| Hohman, Ashley Leigh | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Warsaw | IN | |
| Holland, Sherri C | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Nebraska City | NE | |
| Jackson, Samantha Jo | Bachelor of Science | Middle Level Education | Summa Cum Laude | Kearney | NE |
| Johnson, Alexa HarLynn | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Fremont | NE | |
| Johnson, Chloe Ann | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Marketing | Cum Laude | Sidney | NE |
| Jordening, Jonah Lee | Master of Science in Organizational Management | Entrepreneurial and Economic Development | Cortland | NE | |
| Kaoga, Selesa L | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Accounting | Adelanto | CA | |
| Kennedy, Myranda Noelle | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Marketing & Business Administration – Management | Summa Cum Laude | Brownville | NE |
| King, Quentin | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Omaha | NE | |
| Kinney, Mark W | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Omaha | NE | |
| Knowles, Raechel Angelique | Bachelor of Science | K-12 Special Education | Cum Laude | Peru | NE |
| Knudsen, Amber Rose | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Atlantic | IA | |
| Koester, Stephanie | Master of Science in Organizational Management | Entrepreneurial and Economic Development | Coralville | IA | |
| Korte, Samuel John | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Management | Wilber | NE | |
| Kosmicki, Chelsey Renee | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Management | Lincoln | NE | |
| Kostal, Abigail Louise | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Magna Cum Laude | Odell | NE |
| Kramer, Allison Cecilia | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Bellevue | NE | |
| Kreft, Alex Michael | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Papillion | NE | |
| Kuhlmann, Christopher | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Management | Wonder Lake | IL | |
| Kuhlmann, Schuyler Eugene | Bachelor of Science | Elementary Education | Cum Laude | Table Rock | NE |
| LaBrie, Miranda Lurye | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Fremont | NE | |
| Larson, Lori Beth | Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice – Counseling | Syracuse | NE | |
| Lefeber, Joshua Daniel | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Maryville | MO | |
| Little, Jason Lee | Bachelor of Science | Computer Management Information Systems | Summa Cum Laude | Nolensville | TN |
| Luber, Jeremiah Dale | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Scottsbluff | NE | |
| Lucky, Brandie Nicole | Master of Science in Organizational Management | Entrepreneurial and Economic Development | Cum Laude | Council Bluffs | IA |
| Lutz, Brenda G | Master of Science in Organizational Management | Entrepreneurial and Economic Development | Cum Laude | Rock Port | MO |
| Lutz, Zachary David | Bachelor of Science | Health and Physical Education K-12 & Supplemental Endorsement: Coaching (7-12) | Magna Cum Laude | Cedar Creek | NE |
| Lyons, Taylor Kristina | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Lincoln | NE | |
| Madison, Elizabeth Kristine | Bachelor of Science | Wildlife Ecology | Magna Cum Laude | Thurman | IA |
| Maiuro, Kelsey Brooke | Bachelor of Applied Science | Business Administration – Management | Berwick | PA | |
| Maldonado, Emanuel | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Omaha | NE | |
| Marshall, Abbie Elaine | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Management | Cum Laude | Nebraska City | NE |
| Marshall, Katie Beth | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Magna Cum Laude | Hickman | NE |
| Mayer, Jason Henry | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Omaha | NE | |
| Mayo, Deondrae Keron | Bachelor of Science | Sport and Exercise Science | Ocala | FL | |
| McCullough, Tia | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Management | Omaha | NE | |
| McCunn, Faith | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Atlantic | IA | |
| McFeely, Claire Elizabeth | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Bellevue | NE | |
| McKenzie, Ashley M | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Omaha | NE | |
| McLennon, Annmarie R. | Bachelor of Applied Science | Business Administration – Management | Omaha | NE | |
| McLeod-Nicholson, Sharris Sharee | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Cum Laude | Lacey | WA |
| Menard, Karen Antoinette | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Cum Laude | Wellington | CO |
| Milam, Jamie | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Magna Cum Laude | Falls City | NE |
| Miller, John D | Bachelor of Applied Science | Business Administration – Management | Summa Cum Laude | Exeter | NE |
| Mohlman, Kenzie T | Bachelor of Science | Elementary Education & English as a Second Language Endorsement | Cum Laude | Lincoln | NE |
| Mollohan, Kate | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Lockport | IL | |
| Monk, Amanda Michelle | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Omaha | NE | |
| Moore, Heidi Lynn | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Elkhorn | NE | |
| Moran, Jamie Lynne | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Elkhorn | NE | |
| Morehead, Jessica Paige | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Management | Fort Wayne | IN | |
| Morong, Michael Christopher | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Accounting | Omaha | NE | |
| Morrison, Larry Dean | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Accounting | Lincoln | NE | |
| Mulholland, Vicki Linn | Bachelor of Science | Early Childhood Education Inclusive B-3 | Magna Cum Laude | Sterling | NE |
| Nason, John J | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Lincoln | NE | |
| Niemeier, Carrie LeAnn | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Kearney | NE | |
| Noll, Wade Evan | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Marketing | Magna Cum Laude | Falls City | NE |
| Olson, Brooke Whitney | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Chadron | NE | |
| Osborn, Nicole Lynn | Bachelor of Science | Music K-12 Vocal/Instrumental | Summa Cum Laude | Kimberling City | MO |
| Peterson, Rebecca Ann | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Elkhorn | NE | |
| Pfeiffer, Brianna Lynn | Bachelor of Science | Elementary Education | Summa Cum Laude | Nebraska City | NE |
| Plattes, Sarah | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Saint Paul | MN | |
| Poindexter, Sharon Marie | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Papillion | NE | |
| Powell, Amanda Alleen | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Summa Cum Laude | Tarkio | MO |
| Prichard, Kelsey Cheyenne | Bachelor of Science | Educational Studies | Falls City | NE | |
| Rannells Sr, Trenton Allen | Bachelor of Science | Elementary Education | Summa Cum Laude | Glenwood | IA |
| Razo, Stephany Roshell | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Omaha | NE | |
| Rezny, Amy Jean | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Wilber | NE | |
| Richards, Jillian Marie | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Omaha | NE | |
| Robine, Elizabeth Ann | Bachelor of Science | Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education PK-3 | Cum Laude | Omaha | NE |
| Rush, Amber Marie | Bachelor of Science | Early Childhood Education Inclusive B-3 | Cum Laude | Bellevue | NE |
| Saathoff, Brittany | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Wilber | NE | |
| Samuelson, Grace Marie | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Aurora | NE | |
| Samuelson, Michael Douglas | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Grand Island | NE | |
| Santos Jr, Abel | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Lincoln | NE | |
| Savala, Susan Kay | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Cum Laude | New Market | IA |
| Schaardt, Jordan Brooke | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Summa Cum Laude | Table Rock | NE |
| Schaeffer, Taylor Anne | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Lincoln | NE | |
| Schlange, Alyson Lane | Bachelor of Science | Major: Kinesiology | Cum Laude | Auburn | NE |
| Schlautman, Jason S | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Omaha | NE | |
| Schlueter, Erin Anne | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | La Vista | NE | |
| Scholl, Allyson Mae | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Falls City | NE | |
| Schroeder, Michaela D | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Cum Laude | Fairbury | NE |
| Schult, Melissa Marie | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | North Platte | NE | |
| Schweitzer, Connor | Bachelor of Science | Computer Management Information Systems | Cum Laude | Morrill | KS |
| Scott, Michel J | Bachelor of Applied Science | Business Administration – Management | Summa Cum Laude | Highland | KS |
| Shapiro, Kira Maureen | Bachelor of Science | Major: Kinesiology | Summa Cum Laude | Omaha | NE |
| Sikyta, Athia Cheyene | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Lincoln | NE | |
| Slattery, Janessa | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Grand Island | NE | |
| Smith, Stephanie | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Cum Laude | Beatrice | NE |
| St Clair, James Patrick | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Omaha | NE | |
| Stafford, Mark | Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice – Administration | Plattsmouth | NE | |
| Stalling, David Arron | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Omaha | NE | |
| Sutton, Madison Lynn | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Omaha | NE | |
| Taylor, Kendall | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Omaha | NE | |
| Thibodeaux, Shelby Chance | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Rayne | LA | |
| Torghele, Alison Rae | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Management | Summa Cum Laude | Lincoln | NE |
| Trueblood, Amanda | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Cum Laude | Lincoln | NE |
| Tsewole, Panseh | Bachelor of Science | Computer Management Information Systems | Summa Cum Laude | Marietta | GA |
| Turnbull, Emily Katherine | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Management | Summa Cum Laude | Pawnee City | NE |
| Unruh, Dee Ann | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Public Administration | Summa Cum Laude | Auburn | NE |
| Varley, Taylor Marie | Bachelor of Science | Early Childhood Education Inclusive B-3 & Early Childhood Education PK-3 | Cum Laude | Omaha | NE |
| Vazquez, Alberto | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Management | Summa Cum Laude | Riverside | CA |
| Venard Wade, Gabrielle R | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Summa Cum Laude | Lakemoor | IL |
| Vice, Mahlory May | Bachelor of Science | Wildlife Ecology | South Bend | NE | |
| Viera Alzueta, Cristina | Bachelor of Science | Major: Kinesiology | Indian Orchard | MA | |
| Wahle, Samantha Adeline | Bachelor of Science | Early Childhood Education Inclusive B-3 | Pacific Junction | IA | |
| Walls, Sherry Michele | Master of Science in Organizational Management | Entrepreneurial and Economic Development | Mehligen | RP | |
| Waters, Heather Gibraun | Bachelor of Science | Psychology | Magna Cum Laude | Cedar Rapids | IA |
| Wentling, Jessica Rae | Bachelor of Science | Language Arts Teaching & English as a Second Language Endorsement | Cum Laude | Crofton | NE |
| Wiegel, Susan | Master of Science in Organizational Management | Entrepreneurial and Economic Development | Summa Cum Laude | Shenandoah | IA |
| Wilhelm, Erin Elisabeth | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Lincoln | NE | |
| Winters, Ashley Nichole | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Plattsmouth | NE | |
| Witt, Weston Glen | Bachelor of Science | Business Administration – Management | Salem | NE | |
| Wolken, Paige Alexandra | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Magna Cum Laude | Bellevue | NE |
| Zech, Emily Janae | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Cum Laude | Auburn | NE |
| Zurcher II, Charles Gill | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Papillion | NE | |
| Zurcher, Emily Rose | Master of Science in Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Papillion | NE |
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