One-hundred-two University of Nebraska–Lincoln students will be recognized as Chancellor’s Scholars during the undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 9 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Chancellor’s Scholars are students who have maintained 4.0 grade-point averages on all collegiate work at Nebraska and elsewhere.
Following is a list of Chancellor’s Scholars by hometown. The information includes academic major(s), college(s) and parents’ names.
Nebraska
Ashland:
- Annalise Ptacek, microbiology, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Randy Ptacek and Kim Kaven.
- Sarah Josephine Wallingford, elementary education and early childhood education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Karen Wallingford.
Aurora:
- Preston Ramaekers, biochemistry and psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Ryan and Jennifer Ramaekers.
Bennington:
- Cole Vredeveld, plant and landscape systems, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Kevin and Kimball Vredeveld.
Blair:
- Grace Fowler, speech-language pathology, College of Education and Human Sciences, Frank and Jennifer Fowler.
Broken Bow:
- Haley Wells, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Kristy and the late Mark Wells.
Columbus:
- Ashley Steiner, biochemistry, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Ken and Kathy Steiner.
Dalton:
- Cortney Mae Holt, psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Kimberly Kauffman.
Elkhorn:
- Kennedy Lawrence, journalism, and advertising and public relations, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Kurt and Staci Lawrence.
- Nathanael Ray, supply chain management (Raikes School), College of Business, Jeffrey and Cynthia Ray.
Firth:
- Heather Jean Riensche, environmental engineering, College of Engineering, Brad and Tracy Riensche.
Genoa:
- Kadren Miller, biochemistry, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Corie and Ron Sutton, and Mark Miller.
Grand Island:
- Nayla Torres Ruiz, anthropology, history and Spanish, College of Arts and Sciences, Doralys Ruiz Marrero and the late Alfredo Torres Lopez.
Gretna:
- Taylor Kirlin, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Kristy Kirlin.
Hartington:
- Aiden Lammers, electrical engineering, College of Engineering, Frank and Krisa Lammers.
- Matthew Rokusek, computer science, College of Engineering, Steven and Patti Rokusek.
Hastings:
- Hunter Anderson, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Jennifer Anderson, and Brad and Karla Anderson.
Kearney:
- Katelynn Jochum, elementary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Scott and Brenda Jochum.
- Garret Schmaderer, fisheries and wildlife, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Shawn Schmaderer and Todd Schmaderer.
Lincoln:
- Elizabeth Katheryn Andersen, microbiology, College of Arts and Sciences, James and Karin Andersen.
- Anton Angeletti, mathematics and computer science, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering, Peter and Anisa Angeletti.
- Clare Elizabeth Clark, graphic design, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Kevin and Laurie Clark.
- Tyson Dettmer, finance, College of Business, Pat and Shelley Dettmer.
- Jackson Ehlers, civil engineering, College of Engineering, Gary and Michelle Ehlers.
- Dylan Brent Filipi, mechanical engineering, College of Engineering, Brent and Lynne Filipi.
- Avery Marie Florea, biological systems engineering, College of Engineering, Mitch and Tricia Florea.
- Aubrey Fornander, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Wade and Kristin Fornander.
- Ella Guerra, psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Ramon and Lisa Guerra.
- Jordan Harper, English and ethnic studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Darin and Jessica Harper.
- Sophia Lynn Heinrich, computer science (Raikes School), mathematics and data science, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering, Chris and Julie Heinrich.
- Regina Hinkley, German and theatre arts, College of Arts and Sciences and Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Gary and Susanne Hinkley.
- Gabe Hudak, accounting, College of Business, Mike Hudak and Angie Boule.
- Gavin Michael Kallhoff, construction management, College of Engineering, Michael and Tonya Kallhoff.
- Cameron Krueger, civil engineering, College of Engineering, James and Johanna Krueger.
- Lena Lankas, business administration and computer science, College of Business and College of Engineering, Ed Lankas and Nanette Gingery.
- Jadyn Maddox, Spanish and secondary education, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Education and Human Sciences, Robb Maddox and Jana Maddox.
- Marissa Mendez-Santiago, biochemistry and psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Ignacio and Maria Mendez.
- Uyen Phung, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Tam Phung and Thanh Nguyen.
- Zein Saleh, political science and psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Abla Hasan and Hassan Saleh.
- Diamond Sedlak, psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Dave and Monica Sedlak.
- Presley Alena Shonka, communication studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Dave and Renee Shonka.
- Joseph D. Staab, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Curt and Lisa Staab.
- Abby Vacek, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Craig and Kim Vacek.
- Wesley Wendt, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Linda and Troy Kreifels, and Michael and Sara Wendt.
- Allyson Ann Yindrick, criminology and criminal justice, UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service, Joe and Dolly Yindrick.
- Adrianna Ina Zeljko, environmental science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Mirko Zeljko and Merima Arapovic.
Milford:
- Madaux DeLong, secondary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Waylon and Marcie DeLong.
Minden:
- Peyton Schoone, political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Mikki Schoone and Dave Schoone.
Murdock:
- Sela Rikli, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Ryan and Amy Rikli.
Nebraska City:
- John Michael Bequette, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Bryan and Kelly Bequette.
North Bend:
- Sydney Ann Emanuel, child, youth and family studies, College of Education and Human Sciences, Francis and Carol Emanuel.
North Platte:
- Breah Renee Matuszczak, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Dale and Tessa Matuszczak.
- Thomas Joshua Ramsey, mechanical engineering, College of Engineering, Daniel and Suzanne Ramsey.
Omaha:
- Hope Alexandra Belcastro, secondary education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Peter and Michele Belcastro.
- Alexis Chatfield, speech-language pathology, College of Education and Human Sciences, Dan and Lori Chatfield.
- Hannah Dalton, speech-language pathology, College of Education and Human Sciences, Jay and Bobbi Dalton.
- Mitchell Ryan Fehr, data science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Doug and Debby Fehr.
- Josie Golka, advertising and public relations, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Greg and Tiffany Golka.
- Tea Hanke, accounting, College of Business, Todd and Kristi Hanke.
- Ella Hansen, psychology and English, College of Arts and Sciences, Brian and Sara Hansen.
- Ryan Heser, biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Robert and Natalie Heser.
- Luke M. McDermott, political science, history and economics, College of Arts and Sciences, Joel and Cathy McDermott.
- Charles McIver, computer engineering, College of Engineering, Kevin and Amy McIver.
- Jocelyn Randby, biological sciences and management, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Business, Bill Randby and Julie Cornell.
- Katya Margaret Reason, classics and religious studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Rex and Christa Reason.
- Brody Reiss, computer science, College of Engineering, Kerry and Debbie Reiss.
- Collin M. Siracuse, computer science, College of Engineering, Anthony and Colleen Siracuse.
- Aditya Tadepalli, computer science, College of Engineering, Sri Hari Tadepalli and Srilalita Kota.
- Livia Ziskey, journalism, and advertising and public relations, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Michael Ziskey and Sandra Stern.
Osmond:
- Kaden B. Polt, fisheries and wildlife, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Kurt and Sarah Polt.
Palmyra:
- Nima Faunce, English, College of Arts and Sciences, Tim and Lucinda Faunce.
Papillion:
- Ashley Llewellyn, animal science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, James and Amy Llewellyn.
Roca:
- Emma Rael Pflum, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Anthony and Jean Miranda.
- Jaidy Suarez, biological sciences and psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, Roberto and Agustina Suarez.
Rosalie:
- Lauren Kathleen Kramer, elementary education and early childhood education, College of Education and Human Sciences, Troy and Tara Kramer.
Scottsbluff:
- Ava Makay Imhof, mechanical engineering, College of Engineering, Mike Imhof and Sara Imhof.
- Michael Kalel West, computer science, College of Engineering, Antonia West and Travis Sell, and Shawn and Tara West.
Seward:
- Remi Marie Christensen, plant biology, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Pete and Shawna Christensen.
Sidney:
- Daniel Jacob Bashtovoi, biological systems engineering, College of Engineering, Denis and Amy Bashtovoi.
Superior:
- Seth Schnakenberg, biochemistry, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Chad and Amanda Schnakenberg.
Valley:
- Kamryn Lou Theodora Tuttle, English, College of Arts and Sciences, Jon and Kerry Tuttle.
Elsewhere
East Moline, Illinois:
- Olivia Lynn Hansen, animal science (pre-veterinary medicine), College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Ken and Shari Hansen.
St. Charles, Illinois:
- Tage Decker Zerby, computer science (Raikes School), College of Engineering, Matt and Amber Zerby.
Sterling, Illinois:
- Naomi P. Chamberlain, psychology and film studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Tim and Tram Chamberlain.
Wheaton, Illinois:
- Lauren Paige Warfield, accounting and management, College of Business, Scott and Erica Warfield.
Ankeny, Iowa:
- Clara Jean Freese, fisheries and wildlife, and grassland systems, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Bill and Brooke Freese.
Nevada, Iowa:
- Marissa Lindemann, broadcasting, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, Renae Rudkin.
Andover, Kansas:
- Jenna Mae Lambertz, interior design, College of Architecture, Dave and Emilie Lambertz.
Hutchinson, Kansas:
- Maddy Yantes, international business, College of Business, Scott and Lisa Yantes.
Marysville, Kansas:
- Grace Fredrickson, mechanical engineering, College of Engineering, Angie Fredrickson and Cole Fredrickson.
Overland Park, Kansas:
- Margaret Jean Brady, environmental studies and dance, College of Arts and Sciences and Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Joel and Ginger Brady.
Rochester, Minnesota:
- Radhika Damle, actuarial science (Raikes School) and data science, College of Business and College of Engineering, Niteen and Rekha Damle.
Thief River Falls, Minnesota:
- Annika Christensen, criminology and criminal justice, UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service, Dusti and Cord Christensen.
Tracy, Minnesota:
- Kaylee Campbell, actuarial science and data science, College of Business, John and Kristy Campbell.
Albuquerque, New Mexico:
- Meghan Kathryn Stone, political science, College of Arts and Sciences, Robert Stone and Stacy Stone.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota:
- Davis Quentin Shafer, biological systems engineering, College of Engineering, Charlie and Janice Shafer.
Taylor, Texas:
- Kirsten Olivia Heselmeyer, agricultural leadership, education and communication, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Scott and Amanda Heselmeyer.
Sandy, Utah:
- Danielle Gibson, forensic science, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Kim Sutton and Stan Gibson.
Yorktown, Virginia:
- Maxwell Frederic Sievenpiper, management and computer science (Raikes School), College of Business and College of Engineering, Bartholomew and Traci Sievenpiper.
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin:
- Katelyn Duero, marketing, College of Business, Brandon and Julie Duero.
Casper, Wyoming:
- Drew Marlo Rasmussen, nutrition and health sciences, College of Education and Human Sciences, Ted and Denise Rasmussen.
Ang Mo Kio, Singapore:
- Krishna Anisha Kondepudi, biological sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Chandra Sekhara Rao Kondepudi and Aparna Kondepudi.