Iowa State University announces spring graduates

Posted: Monday, June 18, 2007

AMES, Iowa - Nearly 3,000 students received degrees during spring commencement ceremonies at Iowa State University's spring commencement ceremonies.

Iowa State awarded 2,441 undergraduate degrees, 320 master's degrees, 97 veterinary medicine degrees and 92 doctor of philosophy degrees.

The following Siouxland residents were among students receiving degrees:

Sioux City

Lisa M. Ankerstjerne, doctor of veterinary medicine; Andrew James Aspeotis, architecture-professional degree, bachelor of landscape architecture; Kelly Ann Barchinger, hotel, restaurant/institutional management, B.S.; Daniel W. Benson, linguistics, B.A.; Brent Alan Beswick, agricultural business and economics, B.S.; Elizabeth Anne Blankenship, computer science and mathematics, B.S., graduated with distinction; Diana Marie Calhoun, electrical engineering, B.S.; Joshua J. Carper, marketing, B.S.; Ashley Anne Cleveland, biology, B.S.; Ashley Anne Gates, graphic design, B.F.A.; David R. Grimesey, political science, B.A.; Dinh-Van Nhac Ha, mathematics, B.S.; Ashli Nicole Hegstrom, accounting and logistics and supply chain management, B.S.; April Marie Hoffmeyer, health and human performance, B.S., graduated with distinction and in honors program; Julia Diane Keleher, psychology, B.S.; Jason L. Kilzer, electrical engineering, B.S.; Kasey L. Kletschke, graphic design, B.F.A; Christopher

Andrew Henry Knuth, health and human performance, B.S.; Christopher Lee Koch, history, B.S.; Aaron Lee Kraft, political science, M.P.A.; Shelley Anne Kranz, doctor of veterinary medicine; Quoc Anh Nguyen Luu, chemistry, B.S.; Matthew Adam Miller, computer science, B.S., with distinction; Douglas Daniel Moeller, psychology, B.A.; Nicholas James Nelson, advertising and management, B.A.; Stephanie Rose Nelson, child, adult and family services, B.S.; Allison Brooke Nylen, psychology, B.A.; Jill Ann Oehlerking, elementary education, B.S.; Charles Russell Pecaut, philosophy, B.A.; Anthony Phan, mechanical engineering, B.S.; Joshua Fenton Ridgely, bachelor of landscape architecture, graduated with distinction; Dana M. Rockwell, psychology, B.S.; Margaret Faye Storm, finance and international business, B.S., graduated with distinction and in honors program; James Hamilton Studley, psychology, B.S.; Adam Lee Thomas, accounting, B.S., graduated with distinction; Audrey Laine Vanvalkingburg,

psychology and sociology-liberal arts studies, B.S.; Mark William Wengert, industrial technology, B.S.; Mary Ann Wyant, early childhood education, B.S.;

Iowa

Akron -- Bryan Christian Appley, philosophy, B.A.; David Allen Charles Larson, marketing, B.S.; Joseph Wayne Ruhland, agricultural engineering, B.S.; Matthew Benjamin Wolff, English, B.A.;

Anthon -- Lucas Anthony Collins, agricultural studies, B.S.; Samantha Lea Wodtke, microbiology, B.S.;

Arcadia -- Kelsey Kathryn Ehlers, advertising, B.A.; Jason Randal Kohorst, agricultural systems technology, B.S.; Ryan Richard Schweers, accounting, B.S.;

Aurelia -- Kati Lynn Nelson, animal science, B.S.;

Boyden -- Tammy Lynn Doorenbos, accounting, B.S., graduated with distinction;

Brunsville -- Heidi Jane Hultquist, management, marketing, B.S.;

Carroll -- Jennifer Jean Andersen, art and design, B.A.; Neil Justin Carroll, biology, B.S., graduated with distinction; Kelsey Kathryn Ehlers, advertising, B.A.; Nathan Alan Fara, agricultural business, B.S.; David Joseph Frischmeyer, construction engineering, B.S., graduated with distinction; Jennifer Marie Grabner, accounting, B.S., graduated with distinction; Scott Lee Halbur, aAccounting, master of accounting; Joshua Clark Hutchinson, elementary education, B.S.; Erica Ann Klocke, biology, B.S.; Chelsea J. Koster, journalism and mass communication, B.A.; Amy Jo Niceswanger, liberal studies, bachelor of liberal studies; Colin Patrick Parrott, doctor of veterinary medicine; Ryan Jeffrey Pietig, health and human performance, B.S.; Alissa Jo Riesselman, dietetics - human science, B.S.; Mackensey Kay Snyder, biology, B.S.; Tara Michelle Toft, bachelor of liberal studies, graduated with distinction; Robert John Venner, mechanical engineering, B.S.; Chad David Yuen, chemistry, B.S.;

Cherokee -- Katie Jo Burkhardt, agricultural business, economics, B.S.; John Eric Chalstrom, education leadership and policy studies, Ph.D.; Julianne Rae Dirks, hotel, restaurant/institutional management, B.S., graduated with distinction; Aaron Kristopher Lawrey, finance, B.S.; Kati Lynn Nelson, animal science, B.S.; Aaron Michael Steffen, animal ecology, B.S.; Leah Janelle Volkert, family and consumer science education and studies, B.S., graduated with distinction;

Cleghorn -- Nathan William Foresman, animal science, B.S.;

Danbury -- Jason G. Colbert, management information systems, B.S.; Jason G. Colbert, operations and supply chain management;

Denison -- Kati Ann Boettger, agronomy, B.S.; Nancy Rene Henningsen, art and design, B.A.; Luke Allen Meseck, communication studies, B.A.; Nathan Douglas Prussing, industrial engineering, B.S.; Ellery James Segebart, health and human performance, B.S.; Daniel Abraham Worrell, management information systems, B.S.;

Dickens -- Caroline Elizabeth Rusk, journalism and mass communication, B.A.;

Everly -- Javan Keith Kruse, agricultural studies, B.S.; Jessica Lynn Thompson, international business; Jessica Lynn Thompson, marketing, B.S.;

George -- Neil Anthony Grave, management and marketing, B.S.;

Hartley -- Daniel Jon Meyer, accounting, master of accounting; Rachel Anne Wacker, journalism and mass communication, B.A.;

Hawarden -- Joseph Wayne Ruhland, agricultural engineering, B.S.;

Hinton -- Nicholas James Nelson, advertising and management, B,A.;

Holstein -- Megan Marie Hoffert, child, adult and family services, B.S.;

Hornick -- Rachel Jean Macclure, apparel merchandising, design and production, B.S.;

Hospers -- Mary Sue Popma, interdisciplinary studies and sociology-L.A.S., B.S. graduated with distinction; Ryan Ray Roetman, finance and management, B.S., graduated with distinction;

Hull -- Philip James De Koster, sociology-L.A.S., B.S., graduated with distinction and in honors program.; Andrew James Van Leeuwen, architecture-professional degree, bachelor of landscape architecture, graduated with distinction;

Ida Grove -- Nancy Rene Henningsen, art and design, B.A.; Megan Marie Hoffert, child, adult and family services, B.S.; Cody Eugene Knop, architecture-professional degree, bachelor of landscape architecture; Shelly D. Leonard, marketing, B.S.; Dallas James Schumacher, mechanical engineering, B.S.;

Inwood -- Grant William De Vries, finance, B.S., graduated with distinction;

Ireton -- Rory Mark Degen, agricultural studies, B.S.;

Kingsley -- Andrew M. Knaack, agricultural studies, B.S.; Molli Beth Moodie, agricultural education and animal science, B.S.; Cole Michael Sitzmann, agronomy, B.S.;

Kiron -- Kalin Janie Kluver, dietetics-agriculture, B.S.;

Lake Park -- Brian Scott Adams, animal science, B.S., graduated with distinction; Brittney Elena Hix, child, adult and family services, B.S.; Cody Austin Morrow, aerospace engineering, B.S.;

Lake View -- Bruce Jason Leitz, management information systems, B.S.; William C. Riley, agricultural studies, B.S.; Benjamin Craig Wallace, animal ecology, B.S.;

Larchwood -- Heath Jay Bliek, agricultural studies, B.S.;

Lawton -- Kollin Michael Derynck, mechanical engineering, B.S.; Ashli Nicole Hegstrom, accounting and logistics and supply chain management, B.S.;

Le Mars -- Brent Alan Augustine, materials engineering, B.S.; Matthew David Bannerman, zoology, B.S.; Aaron Lou Bouma, agricultural business, B.S.; Brenda Gail Crabtree, animal science, M.S.; Noelle Christine Henrich, biology, B.S.; Brent A. Herrig, art and design, B.F.A.; Christopher Andrew Henry Knuth, health and human performance, B.S.; Jason Thomas Masteller, communication studies, B.A.; Curtis Dean Nelson, doctor of veterinary medicine; Laura Kay Peters, marketing, B.S.; Cory Brad Reuter, industrial technology, B.S.; Travis Tod Schlenger, psychology, B.A., graduated with distinction; Benjamin Joseph Schlesser, agricultural and biosystems engineering, M.S.; Nathan Michael Schmitz, animal ecology, B.S.; Loran John Weiler, industrial technology, B.S.; Adam Joseph Wendt, animal ecology, B.S.; Jamie Claire Harpenau, agricultural systems technology, B. S.; Jamie Claire Harpenau, international agriculture;

Little Rock -- Neil Anthony Grave, management and marketing, B.S.;

Alicia Ann Kopischke, finance, B.S.;

Logan -- Andrew Stephen Francis, materials engineering, B.S.; Erin Kathleen O'Gara, journalism and mass communication, B.A.;

Mapleton -- Jason G. Colbert, management information systems and operations and supply chain management, B.S.; Brandon Michael Cummins, operations and supply chain management, B.S.; Jessica Ann Johnson, hotel, restaurant/institute management, B.S.; Samantha Lea Wodtke, microbiology, B.S.;

Marcus -- Nathan William Foresman, animal science, B.S.; Adam Michael Morse, meteorology, B.S.; Lee Daniel Rainboth, art and design, B.F.A.; Aaron Michael Steffen, animal ecology, B.S.;

Melvin -- Andrea Lynn Holtz, microbiology, B.S.; Cassie Loree Holtz, doctor of veterinary medicine;

Meriden -- Adam Michael Morse, meteorology, B.S.;

Merrill -- Lacey J. Luense, animal science, M.S.; Andrew Joseph Rotta, construction engineering, B.S., graduated with distinction;

Milford -- Jonathan Randal Larson, hotel, restaurant/institutional management, B.S.; Jason Douglas Oskvig, management, B.S.; Brian John Richter, management and marketing, B.S.;

Modale -- Shannon Patrick Neary, management, B.S.;

Moville -- Ashley Anne Gates, graphic design, B.F.A.;

Newell -- Brett Anthony Buchholz, mechanical engineering, B.S.;

Ocheyedan -- Clint Jared Hertz, computer engineering, B.S.;

Odebolt -- Alison Lynn Neumann, journalism and mass communication, B.A., graduated with distinction;

Okoboji -- Adam Arthur Fisher, accounting, B.S.; Adam Arthur Fisher, management information systems, B.S.;

Onawa -- Brandon Michael Cummins, operations and supply chain management, B.S.; Jessica Ann Johnson, hotel, restaurant/institutionl Management, B.S.; Christopher Richard Madsen, community and regional planning, B.S.;

Orange City -- Matthew James Bindner, bachelor of landscape architecture;

Paullina -- Lee Allyn Ebel, construction engineering, B.S.;

Peterson -- Alison Patricia Sickelka, journalism and mass communication, B.S., graduated with distinction; Leigh Jonathan Winterboer, animal ecology, B.S.;

Primghar -- Emily Jane McDowell, animal science and dairy science, B.S., graduated with distinction;

Quimby -- Zachary Steven De Young, forestry, B.S.;

Rembrandt -- Aaron Michael Sassman, agronomy and environmental science (agriculture), B.S.;

Remsen -- Jamie Claire Harpenau, agricultural systems technology and international agriculture, B.S.; Travis Tod Schlenger, psychology, B.A., graduated with distinction;

Rock Rapids -- Paul Jennings, electrical engineering and Spanish, B.S., graduated with distinction;

Rock Valley -- Grant William De Vries, finance, B.S., graduated with distinction;

Schleswig -- Kalin Janie Kluver, dietetics-agriculture, B.S.;

Sergeant Bluff -- Tyler James Blackman, management information systems, B.S., graduated with distinction; Stacie Lynn Hansen, management, B.S.; Jill Ann Oehlerking, elementary education, B.S.; Adam Lee Thomas, accounting, B.S., graduated with distinction; Shawn M. Yockey, computer engineering, B.S.;

Sheldon -- Kelli A. Karlson, apparel merchandising, design and production, B.S.;

Bradley James Pottebaum, industrial technology, B.S.;

Sibley -- Clint Jared Hertz, computer engineering, B.S.;

Sioux Center -- David Lee Bleeker, mechanical engineering, B.S., graduated with distinction; Sara Joy Faber, public service and Admininstration In Ag., B.S.;

Jana Lynn Van Gorp, biochemistry, B.S., graduated with distinction;

Sloan -- Tyler James Blackman, management information systems, B.S., graduated with distinction; Adam Christopher Johnson, finance and marketing, B.S.; Stephanie Rose Nelson, child, adult and family services, B.S.;

Spencer -- Elizabeth Marie Bomgaars, education leadership and policy studies, master of education; Jillian Faye Carstensen, performing arts, B.A.; Kurt Loren Christensen, agricultural studies, B.S.; Michael Richard Dean, bachelor of landscape architecture; William Judson Degroot, health and human performance, B.S.; Jessica Marie Fokken, English, M.A.; Tyler Paul Harman, political science, B.A.; Jamie Rennee Hoffman, interdisciplinary studies and sociology-liberal arts studies, B.S., graduated with distinction; Traver Michael Jones, civil engineering, B.S.; Brant Wilson Kassel, philosophy, B.A.; Taylor Leigh Schreck, computer engineering, B.S., graduated with distinction; Devin Michael Vandenbroeke, mechanical engineering, B.S.; Brandi Jo Waddell, biology, B.S.;

Spirit Lake -- Tricia Lee Blum, animal science, B.S.; Collin Richard Bockman, English, B.A., graduated with distinction; Kelly William Greenfield, mechanical engineering, B.S.; Jillian Cae Ihrke, meteorology, B.S.; Michelle Marie Kalkhoff, journalism and mass communication, B.S., graduated with distinction and in honors program; Chris L. Kendall, mechanical engineering, B.S.; Michael John Mayer, mechanical engineering, B.S.; Andrea Michelle Smook, biochemistry, B.S., graduated with distinction; Andrea Michelle Smook, political science, B.A., graduated with distinction;

Storm Lake -- Andrew James Ansorge, meteorology, B.S.; Amanda J. Brady, marketing, B.S., graduated with distinction; Brett Anthony Buchholz, mechanical engineering, B.S.; Bjorn Colin Johnson, management, B.S.; Lacey Rae Schmidt, doctor of veterinary medicine; Jill Monica Sodahl, interdisciplinary studies and sociology-liberal arts studies, B.A.; Kathleen Jean Stuckel, political science, B.A.;

Wall Lake -- Brittany A. Drost, child, adult and family services, B.S.;

Washta -- Leah Janelle Volkert, family and consumer science education and studies, B.S., grduated with distinction;

Webb -- Nathan Tyler Kress, civil engineering, B.S.; Jenny Lee Wittmaack, materials engineering, B.S.;

Westside -- Elizabeth Anne Fara, doctor of veterinary medicine; Jason Randal Kohorst, agricultural systems technology, B.S.; Michael Andrew Rickers, industrial engineering, B.S., graduated with distinction; Ryan Richard Schweers, accounting, B.S.;

Whiting -- Rachel Jean Macclure, apparel merchandising, design and production, B.S.;

Woodbine -- J. Joel Sullivan, doctor of veterinary medicine.

Nebraska:

Norfolk -- Karen Marie Kwarta, chemistry, Ph.D;

South Sioux City -- Diana Marie Calhoun, electrical engineering, B.S.;

South Dakota

Alcester. -- Kama M. Johnson, anthropology, B.A.;

Beresford -- Heather Elaine Lerseth, veterinary medicine, doctor of veterinary medicine;

Elk Point -- Asa Bree Cameron Westphal, master of architecture;

Vermillion -- Joel Peter Anderson, mechanical engineering, B.S.;