Nebraska Methodist College Announces Spring 2015 Graduates
Omaha - Nebraska Methodist College held its Spring Commencement earlier this month, awarding
degrees to graduates of the school’s numerous healthcare-related programs.
Commencement took place at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church. Degrees were bestowed in two separate
ceremonies, one for nursing students and another for allied health disciplines.
“We couldn’t be prouder of the students who earned their degrees this spring,” said Dr. Dennis Joslin,
president and CEO of Nebraska Methodist College. “Commencement isn’t the end of a journey but rather
the beginning of one. These individuals have proven themselves highly capable in their chosen fields,
and I’m confident that they’ll have a significant and positive impact on the healthcare community moving
forward.”
The list of graduates, along with their degrees and any special honors acquired, is as follows:
Master of Science, Healthcare Operations Management
Amy Lynne Wyant, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Kendra Rae Meyer, West Des Moines, Iowa
Robert Thomas Crumb, Skandia, Mich.
Catherine Lynn Town, Richmond, Minn.
Erica Ann Braun, Papillion
Ryan Jacob Albrecht, Omaha
Chyun Cheng Yao, Omaha
Michele Marie Krajewski, Philadelphia, Pa.
Master of Science, Health Promotion Management
Jennifer Lynn Johnson, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Nicole Marie Osborne, St. Joseph, Mo.
Michael Baum, Omaha
Barbara Jean Hanson, Omaha
Alexander Thomas Morey, Omaha
Aaron Russell Renkenberger, Omaha
Katie Marie Schoen, Omaha
Brett Lansing Stidfole, Omaha
Carolyn Stephanie Jacob, Springboro, Ohio
Master of Science in Nursing
Katelyn Erika van Galder, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.
Anna Lee Ulrich, Meridian, Idaho
Shayla Ann Leinen, Harlan, Iowa
Amy Thoma Grimsley, Rochester, Minn.
Danielle R. Hollenbeck, Bellevue
Danielle Eileen Burr, Dunbar
Anne C. Boatright, Omaha
Colleen Margaret Hobbs, Omaha
Pamela Ann Jacobsen, Omaha
Cindy L. Johnson, Omaha
Melanie Brooke Thompson, Omaha
Geri M. Tyson, Papillion
Jacqueline Marie Stanzel, Valley
Kaylar M. Griffin, Killeen, Texas
Pamela Jean Carr, Wichita Falls, Texas
Post-Master’s Certificate,
Healthcare Operations Management
Christopher K. Gransberry, Wheaton, Md.
Bachelor of Science,
Imaging Sciences
Scott Michael Rhubottom, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Bachelor of Science,
Healthcare Administration
Teresa Ann Kendall, Bellevue**
Ashley Lynn Frederick, Blair ***
Katherine Jean Nesbit, Omaha**
Molly Oetjen, Omaha**
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Cynthia Lynn Borwick, Council Bluffs, Iowa*
Debra Kay Coleman, Council Bluffs**
Nicole Dawn MacFarlane, Council Bluffs
Michael David Marx, Council Bluffs
Melanie Rachel Burnison, Emerson, Iowa***
Brittany Dawn Nordby, Logan, Iowa**
Sarah Elizabeth Colpitts, Neola, Iowa***
Alexandra Ryaan Rachuy, Sioux City, Iowa*
Amanda Jayne Ragland, Treynor, Iowa**
Joshua Thomas Peterson, Kansas City, Mo. **
Jordan Elizabeth Wardenburg, Maryville, Mo. *
Olivia Elyse Gilbert, Bellevue
Jessica Anne Riley, Blair*
Bree Ashlea Tranmer, Blair
Courtney Kay Thompson, Columbus*
Carrie Catherine Wiese, Columbus**
Hannah Grace Park, Elkhorn**
Tori Ann Ross, Grand Island**
Nathaniel L. Koch, Gretna
Taylor Elizabeth Sass, Kennard**
Kaitlan Kristine Greco, La Vista*
Brittany Jean Brockman, Lincoln
Crystal Dawn Hraban, Lincoln**
Miranda Kate Washington, Lincoln
Jonathan Alan Ehlers, Madison*
Sidney Leigh Adams, Omaha*
Brittany Kaylene Adams, Omaha
Adzoyo Sika Ayite, Omaha
Analisa Nicole Best, Omaha**
Darcy Rae Boger, Omaha**
Rebecca Ray Branstiter, Omaha
Ryan S. Brechbill, Omaha**
Melissa Elizabeth Brown, Omaha
Toni Beth Brown, Omaha***
Kenyatta Denise Coleman, Omaha
Victoria Ann Davitt, Omaha*
Haley Margaret DeMaris, Omaha
Brian Matthew Derby, Omaha**
Julia Elizabeth Dixon, Omaha*
Katelyn Marie Donahue, Omaha***
Kirsten Marie Engelken, Omaha**
Shaila Jordan Fox, Omaha**
Kathryn Ashley Francisco, Omaha***
Maureen Wanjira Gatere, Omaha
Ashley Marie Gillilan, Omaha
Stephanie Rose Goelz, Omaha*
Katherine Elizabeth Gramlich, Omaha
Sherry Ann Graner, Omaha***
Lauren Jillaine Heine, Omaha***
Quincey Noelle Holmquist, Omaha
Claire Ellen Jackson, Omaha*
Tessa Lauren Jacobsen, Omaha
Danielle Marie Keltner, Omaha**
Stacie Elizabeth Knehans, Omaha
Angela Elizabeth Lichtenwaldt, Omaha
Nancy C. Lozano, Omaha
Alison Lynn McKie, Omaha
Erin Lyndsey McMullen, Omaha
Ericka Dorette Medinger, Omaha
Meagan Rae Morris, Omaha**
Ashley Lorine Munter, Omaha*
Norma Nkengfack Ngute, Omaha
Bree Ann Nott, Omaha
Talia Lynn Osborn, Omaha
Janae Michelle Pearce, Omaha***
Taylor Ann Peterson, Omaha
Amberley Suzanne Proctor, Omaha**
Amber Lynn Reasoner, Omaha*
Daniel Joseph Recek, Omaha**
Kelsey Ann Roth, Omaha**
Rebecca Louise Schneider, Omaha***
Lauren Renee Siemers, Omaha
Katelyn Elizabeth Smith, Omaha***
Tiffany Ann Steinke, Omaha**
Jessie L. Thomas, Omaha
Kelsey Carter Troth, Omaha*
Deirdre Rae Walsh, Omaha***
Kathleen Ann Walsh, Omaha
Ann Katherine Weidner, Omaha***
Annie Gabriela Torres, Papillion
Sarah Ann Pelini, Canfield, Ohio***
Bachelor of Science,
Respiratory Care
Britnee Anne Hallett, Omaha**
Bachelor of Science,
Women’s Medical Imaging
Kaitlyn Louise Williams, Omaha**
Associate of Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular
Kirstin Hugo, Omaha##
Andrew John Malashock, Omaha##
Molly Christine Rensch, Omaha##
Matthew Gerald Sharp, Omaha##
Denise Ann Reilley, Wahoo###
Associate of Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Multispecialty
Mehgan Christine Carlsen, Council Bluffs, Iowa###
Presley Elizabeth Sternberg, Blair###
Wendy Renee Boller, Dorchester##
Taylor Ann Bopes, Omaha#
Megan Christine Jorgenson, Omaha##
Kendra Kay Holderman, Orrville, Ohio##
Kelsey Nicole Lancaster, Omaha#
Rebekah Marie Sandoval, Omaha
Christal Marie Robinson, Richfield###
Associate of Science,
Respiratory Care
Laura Dawn Bowen, Bertrand##
Blake Joseph Wegener, Humphrey
Meagan Marie Palensky, Kearney###
Danielle Lynne Jeffrey, Nebraska City
Sara Noelle Bobo, Omaha##
Claudia Liliana Cervantes, Omaha
Hana Martin Christenson, Omaha
Megan Marie Griencewic, Omaha
Kelsey Dawn Naegele, Omaha
Lynette W. Nikiema, Omaha
Katherine Sue Kring, Ralston
Sean Patrick Reynolds, Omaha
Marvin Devon Whitehorn, Omaha
Dena Jean Wilwerding, Omaha
Associate of Science,
Surgical Technology
Brenda Sue Mcelroy, Council Bluffs, Iowa###
Brittany Danielle Buffum, Omaha##
Victoria Anne Daher, Omaha###
Alexandra Lynn Kush, Ralston#
Jaycie Jane Limley, Omaha###
Kathleen Marie Meyer, Omaha
Kristyn Agnes Orsi, Omaha
Associate of Science,
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kesha D. McMurtry, Bellevue#
Claire Elizabeth Hulett, Fremont
Danielle Gronenthal, Lindsay#
LeaAnn Runcie, Minden###
Adrian Renee Stuhr, Nebraska City
Keanna Kay Gross, Omaha##
Paula Gene Banzuela Nuguid, Omaha
Emily Carole Bateman, Plattsmouth###
Kimberly Dawn Symonds, Omaha#
Megan Lynn Svoboda, Seward##
Emily Ann Petz, West Point##
Baccalaureate Honors Designation
*** Summa Cum Laude – Cumulative GPA of 3.87 to 4.00
** Magna Cum Laude – Cumulative GPA of 3.64 to 3.86
* Cum Laude – Cumulative GPA of 3.50 to 3.63
Associate or Certificate Honors Designation
### Highest Distinction – Cumulative GPA of 3.87 to 4.00
## Distinction – Cumulative GPA of 3.64 to 3.86
# Honorable Mention – Cumulative GPA of 3.50 to 3.63
About Nebraska Methodist College
Established in 1891, Nebraska Methodist College- the Josie Harper Campus is a fully accredited, private
health professions college. NMC, an affiliate of Methodist Health System, is one of the top 25 nursing and
professional healthcare colleges in the nation. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, NMC offers certificate,
undergraduate and graduate degrees with programs offered on campus and online.