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Local students awarded degrees from Fort Hays State University
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The names of 2,080 students who completed requirements for associate, bachelor and graduate degrees during the spring 2013 semester at Fort Hays State University have been released by FHSU Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Joey Linn, who is also university registrar.
Local students are: Claflin: Layton R. Hickel, Bachelor of General Studies (historical studies), Ryan Andrew Prosser, B.S. in athletic training, Amy Michelle Turner, Bachelor of General Studies (biological studies); Ellinwood: Holly Noelle Bowyer, B.B.A. in accounting,
Jessica L. Elsen, B.S. in organizational leadership, Mark Eugene Penka, M.S. in education administration; Great Bend: Hannah R. Adams, B.B.A. in tourism and hospitality management, Frederick Michael Bader, B.A. in English (literature), Zachary Peirce Becker, Master of Liberal Studies (human resource management), Aaron R. Burton, B.S. in justice studies, Sara M. Dreiling, B.S. in elementary education,
Tera L. Giesen, A.S. in radiologic technology and B.S. in medical diagnostic imaging, Kendra L. Goering, B.S. in psychology, Maggie Mae Gregg, Bachelor of Social Work, Jordan M. Kottas, B.B.A. in management, Jonathan Lee Lohmann, B.S. in secondary education, Nathan Tyler Miller, B.B.A. in management (human resource management), Amber M. Novotny, B.S. in elementary education, Katie N. Powell, B.S. in justice studies, Michelle Lee Reed, Master of Liberal Studies (health sciences), Julie Lynn Thompson, B.B.A. in tourism and hospitality management, Tammi Jo White, B.S. in elementary education, Jenna Dawn Wondra, Bachelor of General Studies (general business); Hoisington: Ryan D. Hoffman, B.S. in agriculture (agronomy), Kyra L. Horesky, B.S. in business education (teacher licensure), Micala M. Jamison, B.F.A. in art (studio art), Deandra L. Kaiser, A.S. in radiologic technology, Caitlin M. Owen, B.B.A. in business communication, Darci L. Poland, B.S. in elementary education: Susank: Nolan L. Trapp, B.S. in mathematics (teaching) and a B.S. in secondary education; Kinsley: Kristen Niccole Herrmann, B.S. in organizational leadership; Samantha Ashley Horacek, M.S. in health and human performance; Dustin T. Little, B.S. in justice studies; Lewis: David D. Wood, B.S. in agriculture (agronomy); Ellsworth: Abbie Lee Bainter, Master of Science in Nursing (family nurse practitioner), Kassie Elizabeth Rohr, Bachelor of General Studies in (education) and B.S. in health and human performance (health promotion and wellness); Holyrood: Paula June Bitter, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Wilson: Nissa J. Spangenberg-Smith, M.S. in special education (adaptive); Kylie Jo Stoppel, B.S. in health and human performance (health promotion and wellness); Larned: Sarah Marie Figger, Bachelor of Social Work, Katherine Anne Roth, B.S. in agricultural business; Rozel: Lucinda June Faubion, M.S. in special education (adaptive), Taylor K. Galliart, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bushton: Courtney J. Klima, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Courtney L. Moran, a B.B.A. in marketing; Little River: Lynae Katharine Wright, M.S. in health and human performance; Lyons: Brett Michael Bieberle, B.A. in psychology; Sterling: Dimitri Sam Kricfalusi, B.B.A. in management information systems; Jennifer Kay Pence, B.S. in elementary education; Bison Steven C. Cornwell, Bachelor of Music (theory and composition), Audri A. Luebbers, B.S. in medical diagnostic imaging (ultrasound); La Crosse: Michelle D. Herrman, a B.S. in justice studies; Lucas: Tia D. Dougherty, B.B.A. in business communication; Russell: Kristina Michelle Banks, B.S. in medical diagnostic imaging, Tammi Sue Buhrle, M.S. in special education (adaptive), Matthew J. Cook, M.S. in health and human performance, Austin J. Eickhoff, B.A. in political science, Patricia French, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Drew A. Hamel, A.S. in radiologic technology and B.S. in medical diagnostic imaging, Malorie Sue Hamlin, Master of Science in Nursing (family nurse practitioner), Kyra L. Horesky, B.S. in business education (teacher licensure), Christina Khim, B.S. in biology (wildlife biology), Haley Elaine Krehbiel, M.S. in special education (adaptive), Jaqueline M. McKune, B.S. in psychology, Kimberly Marie Schmelzle, M.S. in health and human performance, Jarett A. Schulte, B.S. in elementary education, Amanda Sue Shaffer, a Master of Business Administration (human resource management), Veronica Anne Thornburg, B.S. in justice studies, Nancy Marie Underwood, M.S. in education administration; Macksville: Kassandra Sue Langlois, A.S. in radiologic technology and B.S. in medical diagnostic imaging; St. John: Keaton S. Jones, B.S. in geology, Phisut Khiawsawat, B.F.A. in art (graphic design), Shaun Michael Suppes, B.A. in chemistry; Stafford: Melissa Dawn Dove, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.