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ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University will commemorate its 264 spring 2020 graduates on Saturday, May 9.

Though the university will not hold a traditional graduation ceremony, Northern will post a short video to Facebook and Twitter at 10:30 a.m. CST, which will address commencement and confer degrees. Diplomas will be mailed out over the summer.

Spring graduates will also have additional chances to be honored later this year:

The spring commencement program can be viewed here. Below is a list of Northern’s spring graduates, grouped alphabetically by state. All are bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted.

 

ALASKA

Cody Curfman, Chugiak, Alaska (Management)

 

ARIZONA

Thomas Chisholm, Queen Creek, Ariz. (Management)

 

CALIFORNIA

Shianne Rosselli, Corona, Calif. (Marketing)**

Itagia Poumele, San Diego, Calif. (Sociology - Human Services)

Catherine Nakae, Torrance, Calif. (Human Performance and Fitness)**

Eric Ryan Peterson, Visalia, Calif. (M.S.Ed. Educational Studies)

 

COLORADO

Charles Hall, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Accounting)

Hannah Marie Jorgenson, Grand Junction, Colo. (History, Public History certificate)

 

CONNECTICUT

Romar Peynado, East Hartford, Ct. (Management Information Systems)

 

FLORIDA

Davis Conley, Winter Haven, Fla. (M.S.Ed. Sport Performance and Leadership)

 

IOWA

John Werner, Burlington, Iowa (Business Administration)

Brenton Hanisch, Des Moines, Iowa (Business Administration)*

Kaycee Cronin, Everly, Iowa (Communication Studies)

 

ILLINOIS

Tyler Hair, Bolingbrook, Ill. (Sport Marketing and Administration)*

Annie Walsh, Lockport, Ill. (Accounting)*** 

Jennafer Martin, Orland Park, Ill. (Communication Studies)

 

KANSAS

Jordan Metz, Emporia, Kan. (Sport Marketing and Administration)

 

MINNESOTA

Bailey Geist Schlottman, Anoka, Minn. (Master of Music Education)

Alysa Kelley, Atwater, Minn. (B.S.Ed. in Honoribus, Special Education)***

Alison Seeger, Bemidji, Minn. (Master of Music Education)

Andrea Arnold, Delano, Minn. (Master of Music Education)

Spenser Larson, Eden Prairie, Minn. (Finance)

Elizabeth Werness, Edina, Minn. (Master of Music Education)

Brooke Reyerson, Hartland, Minn. (M.S.Ed. Sport Performance and Leadership)

Nicholas Heitkamp, Jordan, Minn. (M.S.Ed. Sport Performance and Leadership)

Madison Rutter, Lakeville, Minn. (A.S. Biotechnology; B.S. in Honoribus, Biology)***^^^

Sydney Miller, Minneapolis (Psychology)

Cole Dahl, Newfolden, Minn. (Banking and Financial Services)

Chad Hinkle, Rosemount, Minn. (Management)

Darcy Usher, St. Cloud, Minn. (History)

Shayla Steinley, Savage, Minn. (B.S. in Honoribus, Biology)***

Carter Erickson, Springfield, Minn. (Management)

Noah Vreeman, Willmar, Minn. (Marketing)*

Angela Berglund, Woodbury, Minn. (Management)*

 

MONTANA

Lauren Markle, Columbia Falls, Mont. (M.S. Banking and Financial Services)

 

NEBRASKA

Zachary Holka, Malcolm, Neb. (M.S.Ed. Sport Performance and Leadership)

 

NORTH DAKOTA

Janette Hall, Bismarck, N.D. (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education)***

Lauren Aman, Braddock, N.D. (Biology)

Lindsey Aman, Braddock, N.D. (Art - Fine Arts)*

Walker Carr, Carrington, N.D. (Criminal Justice)*

Riley Lura, Carrington, N.D. (Banking and Financial Services)*

Tristen Henke, Center, N.D. (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education)**

Michaela Erlendson, Crystal N.D. (BFA Studio Art)

Joshua Gold, Dickinson, N.D. (A.S. Biotechnology; Biology)

Kaylee Shaye Briss, Enderlin, N.D. (A.S. Biotechnology; Biology

Morgan Binfet, Fargo, N.D. (B.A. in Honoribus International Business Studies)**

Drew Fahrman, Fargo, N.D. (Chemistry; Business Administration)

Kyra Gardner, Fargo, N.D.; (Sport Marketing and Administration)

Jaiden Langlie, Fargo, N.D. (A.S. Biotechnology; Chemistry)**^^

Jared Dullum, Gardner, N.D. (Environmental Science)*

Jennem Woolever, Grand Forks, N.D.; (BME in Honoribus K-12 Music Education Composite)***

Zachary Mohs, Horace, N.D. (Biology; Chemistry)***

Madison Barnes, Jamestown, N.D. (Biology)

Paxton Mewes, Jamestown, N.D. (Sport Marketing and Administration)

Carlene Brown, New Town, N.D. (Business Administration)

Jacob Pommerer, Oriska N.D. (M.S.Ed. Sport Performance and Leadership)

Taylor Kunkel, Portland, N.D. (M.S.Ed. Leadership and Administration)

Camille Kawasaki, Valley City, N.D. (Medical Laboratory Science)*

 

OHIO

Carrie Nostrant, Albany, Ohio (M.S.Ed. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health)

 

SOUTH DAKOTA

Brenna Ackerman, Aberdeen (M.S. Banking and Financial Services)

Madison Aguirre, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed. Art)**

Macen Andrus, Aberdeen (Human Performance and Fitness)

Nathaniel Berg, Aberdeen (English)

Samuel Boisner, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Sport Performance and Leadership)

Sadie Bossert, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Kayla Bossly, Aberdeen (Accounting)

Harrison Bruns, Aberdeen (Communication Studies)

Zoe Buckstead, Aberdeen (English)**

Abigail Burgard, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Kate Campbell, Aberdeen (Psychology)*

Jacob Ray Conklin, Aberdeen (General Studies)

Madison Cordie, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed. Special Education)*

Desiree Dore, Aberdeen (Marketing)

Lane Doxtader, Aberdeen (Professional Accountancy)

Jordenne DuCheny, Aberdeen (Environmental Science; Biology; Organismal Biology Certificate)**

Rylie Eisenbeisz, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education)**

Chris Ezekisoe, Aberdeen (Criminal Justice)

Grant Farmer, Aberdeen (Human Performance and Fitness)

Abigail Fischbach, Aberdeen (Business Administration)

Ryder Fuhrman, Aberdeen (Political Science)*

Alexia Gillis, Aberdeen (General Studies)

Jason Goebel, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health)

Tyler Goldade, Aberdeen (Art - Graphic Design)**

Rebecca Gross, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education; Special Education)***

Mitchell Hanes, Aberdeen (Political Science; History Public History Certificate)

Kelsea Heintzman, Aberdeen (Professional Accountancy)

Lucas Heiser, Aberdeen (Management)

Desha Hoellein, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Landon Hoellein, Aberdeen (Management)**

Ioana Hojda Temoka, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Educational Studies)

Jonas Hopper, Aberdeen (Human Performance and Fitness)

Bushra Hulmani, Aberdeen (English; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate)

Jeri Ingemansen, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Tucker Iwerks, Aberdeen (Biology)

Danielle Johnson, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health)

Kenneth Jones, Aberdeen (Sociology - Criminal Justice)

Adam Kline, Aberdeen (BFA Digital Media)

Brandon Kolb, Aberdeen (Medical Laboratory Science)

Tamara Kost, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Educational Studies)

Eric Kovach, Aberdeen (General Studies)

Madeline Kovach, Aberdeen (Sport Marketing and Administration)

Kathy Kulm, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Brianna Kusler, Aberdeen (Human Performance and Fitness)***

Lauren La Croix, Aberdeen (Spanish; Psychology)

Cole William Martens, Aberdeen (Human Performance and Fitness)

Abberly McLaughlin, Aberdeen (Sport Marketing and Administration)

Brayden McNeary, Aberdeen (Finance; Management)

Joel McNeely, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Leadership and Administration)

Carrie McNutt, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Educational Studies)

Kara Miller, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Victoria Moeller, Aberdeen (General Studies)**

Amanda Mohr, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Educational Studies)

Jacob Morgan, Aberdeen (Business Administration)*

Cheri Mortenson, Aberdeen (Sociology; Criminal Justice; Psychology)

Luna Nunez Israel, Aberdeen (Management)

Madyson Ogdahl, Aberdeen (A.S. Business Administration)

Katie Olson, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed. in Honoribus Art)***

Trevor Penner, Aberdeen (M.S. Banking and Financial Services)

Caitlin Elaine Pollitt, Aberdeen (Art - Graphic Design)

Samuel Pond, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Sport Performance and Leadership)

Arionne Reiter, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education; Special Education)

Mackenzie Rose, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Sarah Salmen, Aberdeen (Banking and Financial Services)

Emma Schaunaman, Aberdeen (Accounting)

Christopher Theroux, Aberdeen (Professional Accountancy)

Holly Vancura, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Sport Performance and Leadership)

Cindy Venegas Mata, Aberdeen (A.S. Biotechnology; B.S. in Honoribus Biology)*^

Sara Vetch, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Counseling - School)

Joni Wileman, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed. Educational Studies)

Nathaniel Wilson, Aberdeen (Music)

Leah Wipf, Aberdeen (Human Performance and Fitness)**

Kue Moo, Aberdeen (Marketing)

Isaac Groft, Ashton (Human Performance and Fitness)

Emily VanGerpen, Avon (M.S.Ed. Counseling - School)

Jayleen Lier, Bath (Banking and Financial Services)*

Courtney Ullrich, Bath (Medical Laboratory Science)

Kirstin Walz, Bowdle (B.S.Ed. Special Education)*

ShyAnn Springer, Bradley (B.S.Ed. in Honoribus English)***

Anne Jonas, Brookings (Human Performance and Fitness)***

Kristin Rotert, Brookings (M.S.Ed. Educational Studies)

Tyson Serr, Burke (Management)

Chelsie Gehrke, Clark (Criminal Justice)

Morgan Hamman, Corona (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education)*

Melayna Waisanen, Deadwood (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Stephanie Dennis, Dell Rapids (Banking and Financial Services)

Joshua Claymore, Doland (M.S.Ed. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health)

Colten Drageset, Fort Pierre (Business Administration)

Stefani Holmgren, Frederick (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Dylan Prusha, Glenham (A.S. Biotechnology; Environmental Science)

Ashley Meyer, Gregory (Management; Marketing)**

Sierra Thomas, Gregory (M.S.Ed. Counseling - School)

Kathia Dirksen, Groton (M.S.Ed. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health)

Sydney Erickson, Groton (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Parker Rossow, Groton (Sport Marketing and Administration)

Chance Strom, Groton (Management) 

Megan Unzen, Groton (B.S.Ed. Special Education)**

Carly Wheeting, Groton (B.A. in Honoribus Communication Studies)***

Alexis Brown, Huron (Sociology - Criminal Justice)**

Sara Harmon, Huron (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Ashley Hernández Torres, Huron (Criminal Justice)

Myranda Holtrop, Huron (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Schuyler Holtrop, Huron (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Michelle Hotchkiss, Huron (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Wah Ka Paw, Huron (A.A. General Studies)

Nathan Price, Huron (English)

Tabitha Schmidt, Huron (BME K-12 Music Education Composite)**

Angela Thomas, Huron (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Brook Tschetter, Huron (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education)*

Jessica Wegenke, Huron (B.S.Ed. English)

David Westby, Huron (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Stacey Westby, Huron (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Tori White, Huron (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Victoria Win, Huron (Psychology)

Bailey Graham, Ipswich (Banking and Financial Services)

Megan Hildebrandt, Ipswich (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Margaret Thares, Ipswich (Mathematics; B.S.Ed. Mathematics)***

Chelsea Weig, Ipswich (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education)*

Tessa Buchanan, Irene (History; Political Science)

Jordan Carson, Langford (Mathematics; B.S.Ed. Mathematics)

Micah Hoellein, Mansfield (Biology)*

Rachelle Gabriel, Milbank (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education)***

Karlie Harvey, Miller (B.S.Ed. Special Education)

Madeline Miller, Mina (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education)**

Justice Rose Swift-Red Hawk, Mission (Psychology)

Evan Brandner, Mitchell (B.S.Ed. English)*

Rachael Foster, Mitchell (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Trevor Sejnoha, Mitchell (BFA Digital Media)

Taylor Brekke, Mobridge (BME K-12 Music Education - Vocal)

Evangelina Farias, Mobridge (English; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate)

Jenny Larson, Mobridge (M.S.Ed. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health)

Makaela Moser, Mobridge (Communication Studies)

Kennedy Pearson, Mobridge (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education)*

Tara White, Onida (M.S.Ed. Leadership and Administration)

Joshua Albright, Pierre (Criminal Justice)

Haelly Pease, Pierre (Management)

Bailey Regynski, Pierre (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education)*

Audrey Steele, Pierre (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Matthew Thorson, Pierre (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Melinda Bad Wound, Pine Ridge (Medical Laboratory Science)

Reganne Engebretson, Platte (Biology)

Sara Bendt, Rapid City (Communication Studies)*

Tiffanie Dubaj, Rapid City (M.S.Ed. Leadership and Administration)

Carleigh Klein, Rapid City (Music)

Michelle Lanam, Rapid City (Biology; Environmental Science)*

Kaitlyn Tracy-King, Rapid City (Biology)**

Cassandra Bottum, Redfield (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Camilia Houghtaling, Redfield (Accounting)

Sarah Rozell, Redfield (Psychology)

Bryce D. Malsam, Roscoe (Management)

Karlie Brown, Sioux Falls (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education)**

Kylie Coyle, Sioux Falls (M.S.Ed. Leadership and Administration)

Elizabeth Ennenga, Sioux Falls (Master of Music Education)

Katelyn Fix, Sioux Falls (B.S.Ed. History)

Megan Hanson, Sioux Falls (BME K-12 Music Education - Instrumental)

Jesse Hohwieler, Sioux Falls (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Brady Johnson, Sioux Falls (Business Administration)

Kennedy Kampa, Sioux Falls (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education)**

Josh Kunzmann, Sioux Falls (M.S.Ed. Sport Performance and Leadership)

Benjamin Lewis, Sioux Falls (Management)*

John Miller, Sioux Falls (Medical Laboratory Science)

Asher Wahl, Sioux Falls (Biology)

Ethan Kranhold, Sisseton (B.S.Ed. Physical Education)

Nicolette Kneeland, Summit (Management)**

Tyler Smith, Tea (Music)

Brittany Quinn, Timber Lake (Musical Theater)**

Susan Sigdestad, Trent (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Ethan Delvo, Watertown (B.S.Ed. History)

Tyler Engen, Watertown (Environmental Science; Biology; Organismal Biology Certificate)

Tyler Robel, Watertown (M.S.Ed. Leadership and Administration)

Miranda Snell, Watertown (Criminal Justice)

Donovan Trotter, Watertown (Human Performance and Fitness)

Amber Thomas, Watertown (M.S.Ed. Leadership and Administration)

Joshua Johnson, Webster (M.S.Ed. Educational Studies)

Katie Sinner, Webster (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education)*

Jenna Reiff, Wentworth (B.S.Ed. Elementary Education)***

Jessica Zempel, Wilmot (Mathematics; B.S.Ed. Mathematics)

Ashley Eggleston, Wolsey (Business Administration)

Lindsay Haider, Wolsey (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Tamara Luce, Wolsey (M.S.Ed. Teaching and Learning)

Brianna Geigle, Yankton (B.S. in Honoribus Medical Laboratory Science)***

 

TEXAS

Madison Samples, Duncanville, Texas (M.S.Ed. Sport Performance and Leadership)

 

UTAH

Brittany Bills, West Jordan, Utah (A.A. General Studies)

 

WASHINGTON

Gracelynn Miller, Othello, Wash. (Human Performance and Fitness)*

Pe Hlaing, Spokane, Wash. (Chemistry; Allied Health Certificate)

 

WISCONSIN

Preston Droessler, Cuba City, Wis. (Human Performance and Fitness)**

Jessica Marti, Cuba City, Wis. (Human Performance and Fitness)***

Hayden Houts, Owen, Wis. (Management)

 

WYOMING

Eric Williams, Cheyenne, Wyo. (M.S.Ed. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health)

Andrea Garlick, Moorcroft, Wyo. (M.S.Ed. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health)

 

INTERNATIONAL

Sonia Alaman, Madrid, Spain (Business Administration)

Ty Dillabough, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada (Marketing)***

Riccardo Done, San Dona Di Piave, Italy (Human Performance and Fitness)

Kuniko Ichikawa, Ueda-shi Nagano, Japan (M.S.Ed. Counseling - School)

Jungyeon Lee, South Korea (Business Administration)*

Jordan Malainey, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (Finance)

Jarreth Martina, Netherlands (M.S.Ed. Educational Studies)

Tasnim Mayasir, Bangladesh (Management)

Leandro Moutin, Rosario, Argentina (M.S.Ed. Educational Studies)

Mikayla Nassy-Wong, North York, Ontario, Canada (M.S.Ed. Sport Performance and Leadership)

Seonyeong Park, South Korea (Business Administration)

Gayantha Wickramarathne, Sri Lanka (Art - Graphic Design)

 

***Candidate for Summa Cum Laude

**Candidate for Magna Cum Laude

*Candidate for Cum Laude

^^^Candidate for Highest Honor

^^Candidate for High Honor

^Candidate for Honor

About Northern State University

Northern State University is a regional university that offers outstanding academics and exceptional extracurricular activities at an affordable price on a safe, welcoming campus. Northern State recently announced its Educational Impact Campaign, with a goal of raising $55 million for a new South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, new athletic and recreation fields, and an on-campus regional sports complex. Once the campaign is complete, NSU will be the recipient of more than $100 million in privately funded building projects and scholarships within a decade. To learn more, visit NSU Admissions.