McKendree University Congratulates Outstanding Students
(LEBANON, Ill., April 22, 2021) — Congratulations to the following McKendree University students who have maintained high grade point averages in their respective disciplines. In addition to academic excellence, many have also participated in clubs and organizations, athletics, music, and service projects.
College of Arts and Sciences
Division of Computing, Dr. Mostafa G. Mostafa, chairperson
Steven Nguyen, Godfrey, Ill., computer information systems
Timothy LeBlanc, O’Fallon, Ill., computer science
David McClurg, Lebanon, Ill., cybersecurity
Emily Williams, Rockford, Ill., management information systems
Online Program
Richard Moore, O’Fallon, Ill., computer information systems
Guy Church, Belleville, Ill., computer science
Division of Humanities, Dr. Kevin Zanelotti, chairperson
A’Ja Nauden, Park Forest, Ill., communication studies
Landon Charlebois, O’Fallon, Ill., professional and creative writing
Laurynn Davey, Owens Cross Road, Ala., public relations
Division of Science and Mathematics, Dr. Angela LaMora, chairperson
Payton Price, Eldorado, Ill., biology
Madelyn Tepe, Venedy, Ill., biopsychology (BS)
Arta Cavazos, O’Fallon, Ill., environmental studies
Shelby Summer, Washington, Ill., mathematics
Division of Social Sciences, Dr. Neil Quisenberry, chairperson
Oriana Johnson, Monticello, Minn., biopsychology (BA)
Mitchell Deleel, Trenton, Ill., political science
Elia Burbidge, Tottenham, Ontario, Canada, psychology
Kenneth Spisak, Dupo, Ill., history education
Online Program
Catarina Platt, Odin, Ill., psychology
Erika Peterson, Belleville, Ill., sociology-criminal justice emphasis
Division of Visual and Performing Arts, Dr. Nancy S. Ypma, chairperson
Summer Brooks, O’Fallon, Ill., art
Kelly Damann, Mascoutah, Ill., music education
School of Business, Dr. Jean M. Sampson, chairperson
Jessica Morey, Loveland, Ohio, School of Business Outstanding Student of the Year, sponsored by Northwestern Mutual
Oliver Joensson, Belleville, Ill., accounting
Brian Ahle, Lebanon, Ill., business administration
Lucas Vallandingham, Millstadt, Ill., economics and finance
Michaela Engel, Kinmundy, Ill., entrepreneurship
Evan Spears, Eureka, Mo., human resource management
Wesley Werner, Belle River, Ontario, Canada, management
Kara Ratermann, Breese, Ill., marketing
Emily Westlove, Naperville, Ill., sport management
Andrew Yancik, Glen Carbon, Ill., music marketing
Online Program
Kimberly Kunkelmann, Freeburg, Ill., accounting
Kristen Abbott, Trenton, Ill., business administration
Susan Miles, Coxs Creek, Ky., business administration
Jennifer Pagan, Fairview Heights, Ill., cyber defense
Eric Freeman, O’Fallon, Ill., marketing
Scott Hurst, Swansea, Ill., supply chain logistics
Master of Business Administration
Joseph Jones, Belleville, Ill., business administration
School of Education, Dr. Allison J. Fahsl, chairperson
Hanna Barnes, O’Fallon, Ill., elementary education
Kayla Gerber, Fayetteville, Ill., middle school English/language arts
Jared Timmermann, New Baden, Ill., middle school science
Margaret Schnoeker, Coulterville, Ill., special/elementary education
Kenneth Spisak, Dupo, Ill., history education
Master of Arts in Education
Aaron Rujawitz, Swansea, Ill., educational administration and leadership
Master of Arts in Teaching
Nicole Stevenson, Elsah, Ill., secondary education
Jennifer Flanagan, Trenton, Ill., special education
Specialist in Education
Donna Wood, Lebanon, Ill., curriculum design and instruction
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Division of Health Professions, Dr. Katy R. Gayford, chairperson
Alexander Skinner, Windhoek, Namibia, exercise science and sport performance
Master of Arts
Sabrina Sherrin, Troy, Ill., clinical mental health counseling
Master of Science in Athletic Training
Tyler Manion, Granite City, Ill., athletic training
Division of Nursing, Dr. Richelle A. Rennegarbe, chairperson
Melissa Hornung, Coxs Creek, Ky., nursing
Lena Villa, Belleville, Ill., nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Stephanie Green, Carbondale, Ill., nursing education
Megumi Casey, Imperial, Mo., nursing management/administration
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Olabisi Denise Wilson, O’Fallon, Mo., ethical leadership
Active Collegians Engaged in Service (ACES) Award, Dr. Joni J. Bastian, vice president for student affairs and dean of students
Caylin Dean, Griggsville, Ill.; Zachary Elmore, Trenton, Ill.; Jessica Hoffmann, Belleville, Ill.; and Zachary Stenger, Collinsville, Ill.
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