82 students named Chancellor's Scholars

Eighty-two University of Nebraska–Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor’s Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremony May 14 at Memorial Stadium.

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’ and spouses’ names.

Nebraska

Aurora:

• Abigail Rose Ostdiek, advertising and public relations, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Andrew and René Ostdiek.

Beatrice:

• Whitley Clarice Ensz, music education, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Kenny and Shannon Kleveland, Colby Ensz (spouse).
• Jamison Elizabeth Theye, accounting, College of Business, Hunter and Linda Blackwell and Greg and Janelle Theye.

Bellevue:

• Genevieve Grace Hawkins, secondary English education (7-12), College of Education and Human Sciences, Kevin and Paulette Hawkins.

Blair:

• Kailynn Megan Jensen, chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Kourt Jensen and Dee Anna Jensen.
• Zachary Todd Johnson, mechanical engineering, College of Engineering, Todd and Angela Johnson.

Clearwater:

• Andrew Steskal, mathematics education (6-12), College of Education and Human Sciences, Tony and Michele Steskal.

Denton:

• Aaron Alan Haake, mechanical engineering, College of Engineering, Terry and Audrey Haake.
• Grayson Alexander Wegener, international business, College of Business, David and Valerie Wegener.

Elkhorn:

• Zachariah Headley, biochemistry and Spanish, College of Arts and Sciences, Scott and Amy Headley.
• Chase Ransom Hermreck, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences, Scott and Melissa Hermreck.

Fort Calhoun:

• McKenzie Lorine Cottle, elementary education and early childhood education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Larry and Nova Cottle.

Friend:

• Claire Mary Kubicek, communication sciences and disorders, College of Education and Human Sciences, Rick and Mary Kubicek.
• Logan James Pfeiffer, secondary English education (7-12) and coaching, College of Education and Human Sciences, Jim and Sally Pfeiffer.

Gretna:

• Sydney Kimnach, fisheries and wildlife, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Michael and Sabrina Kimnach.
• Reid A. Zimmerman, electrical engineering, College of Engineering, Mark and Julie Zimmerman.

Hastings:

• Emma Mae Arthur, communication sciences and disorders, College of Education and Human Sciences, Terry Arthur and Becky Tideman.

Herman:

• Luci Coleen Anderson, history, medieval and Renaissance studies, and classics and religious studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Tom and Beverly Anderson.
• Max Christopher Hansen, agricultural engineering, College of Engineering, Brandt and Jodi Hansen.

Holdrege:

• Sydney Nicole Nelson, psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, David and Laurie Nelson.

Hooper:

• Jessi J. Meyer, construction management, College of Engineering, Jorge Carrizales and Annette Will.

Lincoln:

• Hugh Christian Anderson, sports media and communication, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Wade and Shelly Anderson.
• Emma Katherine Chesley, fisheries and wildlife, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Lance and Amy Chesley.
• Harley Claire Woofter Edic, accounting, College of Business, Tom Edic and Karen Woofter Edic.
• Breanna Nicole Epp, art history and criticism, and graphic design, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Charles and MaryLou Epp.
• Aila Ganic, political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Admir and Sanela Ganic.
• Jackson Ryan Goddard, mathematics and chemical engineering, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering, Steve and Ann Goddard.
• Cruz Michael Longoria, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Michael and Michelle Longoria.
• Catherine MaryAgnes Marsolek, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Barbara Marsolek.
• Lauren Elizabeth Niedergeses, history and social science education (7-12), College of Arts and Sciences and College of Education and Human Sciences, Eric and Dawn Niedergeses.
• Rose T. Seeman, music, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Bradley and Karrie Seeman.
• Claire Irene Streeter, communication sciences and disorders, College of Education and Human Sciences, Mathew Streeter and Julie Searcey.
• Molly Rose Zuercher, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Paul and Gia Zuercher.

Louisville:

• Grace Lauren Jacobsen, English, College of Arts and Sciences, Duane and Dawn Jacobsen.

McCook:

• David James Brewster, civil engineering, College of Engineering, Johnnie and Linda Brewster.

North Platte:

• Ethan Patrick Ramsey, biological sciences and microbiology, College of Arts and Sciences, Carla Ramsey Long and Patrick and Sarah Page-Ramsey.

Ogallala:

• Mikah Krystianna Regina Hoppens, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Bradly and Jane Hoppens.
• Amanda Jo Most, agricultural education, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Sam and Jody Most.

Omaha:

• Lauren A. Dubas, history and political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Marty and Jennifer Dubas.
• Megan Claire Kerns, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Mark and Jennifer Kerns.
• Sarah Elizabeth Lies, global studies and political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Jeff and Jolene Lies.
• Kaitlyn R. Little, criminology and criminal justice, UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service, Tim and Selena Little.
• Anthony Joseph Palmesano, mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences, Jim and Nancy Palmesano.
• Victoria Lorraine Pedersen, agricultural education, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Randy and Angie Pedersen.
• Nathan Charles Turner, biological systems engineering, College of Engineering, David and Mary Turner.
• Caroline Ella Unger, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Bill and Lisa Unger.
• Matthew Jeffrey Vavricek, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences, Jeff and Kristin Vavricek.
• Madison Rae Veller, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Eric and Karen Veller.

Papillion:

• Samantha Florea Bannister, mathematics and mechanical engineering, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering, Michael and Aimee Bannister.
• Austin Ryan Kennedy, fisheries and wildlife, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Alan and Simone Kennedy.

Pawnee City:

• Aeden Lee Gyhra, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Joseph and Jana Gyhra.

Scottsbluff:

• Payton Renee Flower, agricultural economics, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Steve and Rhonda Flower.

Waverly:

• Gwendolyn Prockish, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Tim and Anita Prockish.

West Point:

• Leigh Kay Jahnke, biological sciences and Spanish, College of Arts and Sciences, Terry and Kristy Jahnke.

Elsewhere

Bakersfield, California:

• Austin Riley Gaines, political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Jeffery and Laura Gaines.

Aurora, Colorado:

• Ryan Grace Olsen, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences, Darren and Kelly Olsen.

Castle Rock, Colorado:

• Kathryn Lynne Dwiggins, music education, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Matthew and Jenny Dwiggins.

Parker, Colorado:

• Makenzie Leslie Maroney, biological sciences and psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Jim Maroney and Melinda Brunson.

Green Cove Springs, Florida:

• Renee Elizabeth Murphy, psychology and political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Patty Gilmore.

Huntley, Illinois:

• Lexie Mae Fiedler, actuarial science, College of Business, Ronald and Wendy Fiedler.

Lisle, Illinois:

• Alysha Yongxian Henrichs, communication sciences and disorders, College of Education and Human Sciences, Canella Henrichs.

Palatine, Illinois:

• Giancarlo Cimaglia, actuarial science, College of Business, John and Sandy Cimaglia.

Carbon, Indiana:

• Kennedy Dawn Johnston, economics, College of Business, Jeff and Kristin Johnston.

Sergeant Bluff, Iowa:

• Colby Paul Klingensmith, agricultural economics, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Jason and Sara Klingensmith.

Sioux City, Iowa:

• Quinn Carson Adajar, music, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Romano and Cynthia Adajar.

Waterloo, Iowa:

• Mee-Hwa M. Roche, music, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, William and Yumiko Roche.

Leawood, Kansas:

• Timothy Cole Roty, software engineering, College of Engineering, Tim and Francine Roty.

Olathe, Kansas:

• Lauren Elizabeth Yaple, English, classics and religious studies, and history, College of Arts and Sciences, Paul and Robin Yaple.

Prairie Village, Kansas:

• Timothy Hoey Duval, psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Douglas and Maureen Duval.

Salina, Kansas:

• Bailee Rose Steinle, accounting, College of Business, Grant and Kristina Johanson and Brent and Kim Steinle.

Shawnee, Kansas:

• Morgan Elise Gurwell, child, youth and family studies, College of Education and Human Sciences, Owen and Nichole Gurwell.

Salisbury, Maryland:

• Cyrus W. Jarrett Jr., sociology, College of Arts and Sciences, Bill and Lynne Jarrett.

Lee’s Summit, Missouri:

• Tasneem Huq, English, College of Arts and Sciences, Raqibul Huq and Nik Nariza Hassan.

West Fargo, North Dakota:

• Morgan Taylor Berg, psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Ryan and Jodi Berg.

Enola, Pennsylvania:

• Hannah Michelle Young, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences.

Brookings, South Dakota:

• Jenna Lynne Knudtson, electrical engineering, College of Engineering, Ken and Tammy Knudtson.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota:

• Alexis Ellen Stoffers, English and Spanish, College of Arts and Sciences, Devon and Cory Stoffers.

Richardson, Texas:

• Natalia Martinez, English, College of Arts and Sciences, Lino Salvador Martinez and Alma Delia Ponce de Martinez.

Vildbjerg, Denmark:

• Thomas Hillebrandt, computer science, College of Arts and Sciences, Jens Jørn and Annelise Heldgaard and the late Sven Hillebrandt.

George Town, Malaysia:

• Jun Yi Goh, history and global studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Hock Aun Goh and Ni Ni Lim.

Kepong, Malaysia:

• Chin Tung Tan, journalism, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Oon Chye Tan and Pick Hung Ting.

Seoul, South Korea:

• Songhui Nam, forensic science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Junghwa Nam and Heungja Kang.