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(OMAHA) – Nebraska Methodist College – The Josie Harper Campus, an affiliate of Methodist Health System, bestowed degrees and certificates to 153 students during graduation ceremonies at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church, 150th and Maple Streets, on Friday, May 4.  Forty-one students completed the accelerated bachelor of science degree in nursing program on March 9.
    
Master of Science, Nurse Educator
Melissa Anne Carder, Omaha
Megan M. Dubas, Aurora, Neb.
Roberta Lu Eriksen-Witherspoon, Blair, Neb.   
Kathleen Bernice Hirsch, Omaha
Becky Jo Hotovy, Fremont, Neb.           
Colleen Annette Kennedy, Scottsbluff, Neb.
Laura Anne Loewens, Papillion, Neb.       
Carrie Lynn Osborne Holt, Atkinson, Neb.
Kristin Dawn Peterson, Pisgah, Iowa       
Barbara Marion Schutte, Kearney, Neb.
Kristina Lyn Smith, Ashland, Neb.

Master of Science, Nurse Executive
Beth Ann Bartlett, Grand Island, Neb.       
Cassie Lee Christensen, Houston, Alaska
Tracy M. Eubanks, Atsugi, Japan           
Jamie Jean Hahn, Omaha
Sara Ann Hamilton, Elkhorn, Neb.           
Kellie L. Hardy, Omaha
Brandi Leigh Raverty, River Falls, Wis.       
Winifred Tamura-Lis, Omaha

Post-Master’s Certificate, Nurse Executive
Diane Koyasu Heine, Napa, Calif.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Summa Cum Laude:   
Mandi Renee Clauss, Omaha
Laura Beth Creamer, Omaha
Janet Lynn Syslo, Omaha
Nicole Ann Wolken, Harlan, Iowa
            
Magna Cum Laude:   
Amanda Deane Comstock, Omaha
Jessica Lee Edwards, Omaha
Brandy Nicole Hiykel, Omaha
Brittany Gabrielle Schaefer, Bellevue, Neb.
Allison Renee Stark, Lincoln, Neb.
        
Cum Laude:   
Taylor Paul Biallas, Omaha
Kathleen Renee Clark, Omaha
Yackita Shawnel Dorsey, Lincoln, Neb.
Beatrice Wanja Gichuhi, Belleve, Neb.
Paige Klingforth, Omaha
Danielle Lauren Molle, Omaha
Whitney Plack Hoffmann, Omaha
Morgan Elizabeth Spanyers, Dorchester, Neb.  

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduates
Elizabeth Ann Bower, Omaha           
Paul Salinas Cagatin, Omaha
Sarah Christine Calvin, Omaha           
Brandon Scott Fleharty, Omaha
Karissa Renee Fuhrman, Omaha           
Carley Kristin Kaufman, Omaha
Megan Nicole McCleery, Valley, Neb.       
Jacqueline Rae Miller, Omaha
Megan Renee Niewohner, Omaha           
Angela Christyne Norman, Omaha    
Audrey Joan Paxton, Omaha           
Jerrica Lee Schmitt, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Robin Kay Soulliere, Columbus, Neb.       
Katie Ann Swanson, Omaha
Karissa Elizabeth Thompson, Omaha       
Carrie L. Waring, LaVista, Neb.    
Margaret Marie Weir, Omaha
        
Bachelor of Science, Health Care Administration: Applied Clinical Operations
Summa Cum Laude:   
Miranda Elizabeth Renner, Denver

Associate of Science Surgical Technology/Bachelor of Science, Health Studies
Highest Distinction & Summa Cum Laude:       
Rachael Suzanne McDaneld, Bellevue, Neb.

Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Highest Distinction:    
Keri J. Baker, Omaha
Lara Ashley Cobleigh, Bellevue, Neb.
Karla Lynn Costello, Omaha
Jana Elizabeth Wolken, Harlan, Iowa
            
Distinction:       
Lauren Elizabeth Fleharty, Omaha
Michael Christopher Jergovic, Omaha
Rachel Ann Stites, Omaha
            
Honorable Mention:   
Danielle Marie Morrow, Bellevue, Neb.
Devon Elizabeth Weinmann, Papillion, Neb.
            
Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, graduates
Melissa Gail Carlburg, Omaha            

Associate of Science in Health Studies, Medical Assistant
Distinction:        
Cecilia Irene Carman, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Associate of Science in Surgical Technology
Distinction:       
Kellie Irene Carruthers, Omaha
Ashley Ann Jonas, Omaha

Honorable Mention:   
Ryan Brue Barratt, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Katherine Jean Cunningham, Bellevue, Neb.
Cassandra Jo Hoblyn, Elkhorn, Neb.
Samantha Rachelle Hope, Omaha

Associate of Science in Surgical Technology, graduates
Andrea Blair Floyd, Rock Port, Mo.

Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Highest Distinction:   
Laura Christine Sedivy, Papillion, Neb.
            
Distinction: Jason David Stewart, Omaha
            
Honorable Mention:   
Jason F. Froschheiser, Omaha
Matthew Paul Weber, Firth, Neb.

Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant, graduates
Kayla Marie Edick, Omaha
Sara Marie Hansen, Omaha
Duc Huu Le, Lincoln, Neb.           
Chad E. Nelson, Omaha
Gregory Dean Olsen, Omaha           
Christopher Scott Plourde, Bennington, Neb.

Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology
Highest Distinction:   
Aimee Renee Hillyard, Falls City, Neb.
Mitchell David Sellers, McCook, Neb.
            
Distinction:       
Codi Lynn Angermiller, Omaha
Kaitlea Shay Corken, Rockport, Mo.
Nicole Marie Ortmeier, Omaha
Blair Marie Schmidt, Omaha
Matthew Scott Stones, Crete, Neb.
Kristen Ann Thernes, Elkhorn, Neb.
Ryan Robert Urbanec, Lincoln, Neb.
            
Honorable Mention:   
Erin Marie Dawson, Elkhorn
Jessica Ann Meisinger, Nehawka, Neb.

Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology, graduate
Emily Amelia Gargett, Omaha

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care
Highest Distinction:   
Zachary Lee Butcher, Central City, Neb.
Susan Lynn Fisher-Idt, Gretna, Neb.
            
Distinction:       
Jennifer Lyn Ellingson, Kearney, Neb.
Mark David Hebbert, Hastings, Neb.
Megan Anne Schultz, Lincoln, Neb.
Rachel Ann Schultz, Omaha
Jessica Sheldrake, Omaha

Honorable Mention:   
Michaela Ann McAtee, Elkhorn, Neb.
            
Associate of Science in Respiratory Care, graduates
Christine Lee Bowden, Omaha
Kristin Danielle Estep, Papillion, Neb.
Mariana Florencia Gallardo, South Sioux City, Neb.    
Kelly Elizabeth Garcia, Bellevue, Neb.
J Winfield Hocking, Lincoln, Neb.           
Ashley Elizabeth Mayall, Auburn, Neb.
Krystal Dawn Mudloff, LaVista, Neb.       
Elise Renee Revoy, Omaha
John Andrew Yonkers, Bellevue, Neb.       
Nicole Alise Zuhlke, Sterling, Neb.