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Commencement May 2021
Table of Contents
Bethel University
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
2 College of Arts & Sciences Ceremonies 1 and 2
Friday, May 21, at 3 and 5 p.m.
Graduates in Nursing
4 College of Arts & Sciences Ceremony 3
Saturday, May 22, at 9 a.m.
Graduates in Human Kinetics and Applied Health Science, Psychology, Social Work
6 College of Arts & Sciences Ceremony 4
Saturday, May 22, at 11 a.m.
Graduates in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Math and Computer Science, Physics and Engineering
8 College of Arts & Sciences Ceremony 5
Saturday, May 22, at 1 p.m.
Graduates in Biblical and Theological Studies, Education, Languages and Cultures, Reconciliation Studies
10 College of Arts & Sciences Ceremony 6
Saturday, May 22, at 3 p.m.
Graduates in Art and Design, BUILD Program, History, Music and Theatre, Philosophy, Political Science
12 College of Arts & Sciences Ceremony 7
Saturday, May 22, at 5 p.m.
Graduates in Communication Studies, English and Journalism
14 College of Arts & Sciences Ceremonies 8 and 9
Sunday, May 23, at 9 and 11 a.m.
Graduates in Business
16 Seminary Ceremony
Friday, May 21, at 7 p.m.
All graduates
19 College of Adult & Professional Studies and Graduate School Ceremony A
Sunday, May 23, at 1 p.m.
A.A. General Studies, B.A. Christian Ministries, B.A. Organizational Leadership, B.A. Special Education, B.S. Accounting,
B.S. Business Management, B.S. Finance, B.S. Management Information Systems, M.A. Education K-12,
M.A. Special Education, M.A. Strategic Leadership, M.A. Teaching, MBA, Ed.D.
22 College of Adult & Professional Studies and Graduate School Ceremony B
Sunday, May 23, at 3 p.m.
B.A. Human Services, B.S.N. Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, M.A. Counseling, M.S. Athletic Training,
M.S. Nurse Educator, M.S. Nurse-Midwifery, M.S. Physician Assistant
24 A Note of Congratulations to Our Graduates
History of Bethel University
1COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Commencement Exercises
Friday, May 21
3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Benson Great Hall
Presiding
Ross Allen, B.A., President
WELCOME
Ross Allen
*INVOCATION
Diane Dahl, Ph.D., Dean of Nursing, Social Work, and Community Health
HISTORY OF THE NURSING PIN
Linda Anderson, D.N.P., Professor of Nursing and B.S.N. Program Director
GRADUATE REFLECTION
Hayley Marie Ackerman, Class of 2021 (3 p.m. ceremony)
Tristin John Utech, Class of 2021 (5 p.m. ceremony)
WELCOME TO THE BETHEL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Jennifer P. Scott, M.A., Director of Alumni and Family Relations
†CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
Ross Allen
Robin Rylaarsdam, Ph.D., University Provost
PRESENTATION OF NURSING PINS
Kelsey Curtis, M.S., Assistant Professor of Nursing
Brooke Eischens, M.S., Instructor of Nursing
CHARGE TO THE CLASS
Julie De Haan, M.S.N., Associate Professor of Nursing
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND BENEDICTION
Ann Holland, Ph.D., Professor of Nursing
+RECESSIONAL
“Toccata” (from Symphony No. 5), Charles-Marie Widor
*The audience will please stand.
†Please hold your applause until all diplomas have been awarded.
+Please remain at your seat until after the recessional; an usher will dismiss you.
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Following the recessional, all in-person guests are invited to gather outside with graduates and faculty. Hosts will direct you.
Faculty will be gathered by Tent 1 on the lawn. Graduates and guests are welcome to gather anywhere on
campus grounds for photos and farewells. If you have a question or need help, please ask event staff.
Cords or medallions may be worn over the graduation gown to recognize outstanding academic or athletic achievement as follows:
The university awards gold honor cords to graduates at three levels of GPA standing using the Latin honor system: cum laude, magna cum laude,
and the highest level, summa cum laude. Graduates in Bethel’s Pietas Honors Program wear a medallion on a blue ribbon.
The university awards navy and white cords to NCAA intercollegiate athletes.
Graduates who belong to a national or international society may choose to wear these insignia: Members of Lambda Pi Eta,
a communication honor society, wear crimson and silver cords. Members of Pi Sigma Alpha, a political science honor society, wear red, black,
and white cords. Members of Sigma Theta Tau, a nursing honor society, wear purple and white cords. Members of Sigma Zeta, a science and
mathematics honor society, wear a medallion on a gold ribbon. Members of TriBeta, a biological honor society, wear red and green cords.
2Candidates for Graduation
Hayley Marie Ackermann Tynan Willam Grospe Greta Elizabeth Morton Taylor M. Seim
B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing
summa cum laude cum laude
Kira Jane Hamann Alysha Brianne Sinner
Hannah Marie Anderson B.S. Nursing Natalie Jean Nelson B.S. Nursing
B.S.N. Nursing cum laude B.S. Nursing summa cum laude
summa cum laude
Andrina Justine Hasz Abigail Kate Nuehring Felicia Ann Smith
Micaela Elaine Anderson B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing B.S.N. Nursing
B.S. Nursing summa cum laude summa cum laude magna cum laude
summa cum laude
Cobi R. Heckmann Angela Nwakaku Oji Brionna Marie Stafne
Marisa Elena Antell B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing
B.S.N. Nursing cum laude cum laude
magna cum laude Jennifer Amanda Hicks
B.S. Nursing Erin Rebecca Olson Madeline Marie Stuart
Isabel Marie Bagstad magna cum laude B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing
B.S. Nursing
Annika Mikaela Ibarra Meraz Amanda Lee Ophoven Kassie Sue Rogers Trok
Mara Kristine Balzer B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing in absentia
B.S. Nursing cum laude summa cum laude B.S.N. Nursing
magna cum laude
Sarah Catherine Baribault Taylor J. Jang Tori Christine Orred
B.S.N. Nursing B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing McKenna Rose Ulferts
magna cum laude magna cum laude B.S. Nursing
Emma Nicole Ostrenga magna cum laude
Ainsley Judith Bollom David Michael Jankowski B.S. Nursing
B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing cum laude Tristan John Utech
B.S. Nursing
Julia Kay Brandt Emily Rae Johnson Janelle Mary Pearson
B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing Autumn Eliza Vieth
B.S. Nursing
Ann Carlson Brown Samuel David Johnson Ashley Michelle Pederson
B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing Anna Norene Watkins
cum laude cum laude summa cum laude B.S. Nursing
magna cum laude
Kalle Rae Carlson Alexandra Marie Kahlert Audrey Alice Pederson
B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing Erica Lillian Weiss
cum laude B.S.N. Nursing
Brielle Marie Christensen Chloe Mackenzie Kallman magna cum laude
B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing Abigail Marie Pohlen
B.S. Nursing Syri Ann Williams
Sarah Nicole Craig Samir Caleb Khunger B.S. Nursing
B.S.N. Nursing B.S. Nursing Jessica Rosemarie Potratz
summa cum laude B.S. Nursing Rachel Grace Wingbermuehle
Jenna Marie Kleiber cum laude B.S. Nursing
Aaliyah Ella Mae Danielson B.S. Nursing summa cum laude
B.S. Nursing Anna Clair Rabe
Madelyn May Kolflat B.S.N. Nursing Lyndsey Jo Wyatt
Alysa Jo Dietrich B.S. Nursing summa cum laude B.S. Nursing
B.S. Nursing
magna cum laude Alyson Lynn LaRue Briana Kristine Rodriguez Vanee Yang
B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing
Nyadoar Banzir Dojiok magna cum laude
B.S. Nursing Anna Celeste Salzman
Magdalena Josephine Leali B.S. Nursing
Sarah Marie Donofrio B.S. Nursing cum laude
B.S.N. Nursing cum laude
summa cum laude Hannah Elizabeth Sankey
Callie Jo Liska B.S. Nursing
Jennifer Beth Dykema B.S. Nursing magna cum laude
B.S. Nursing cum laude
summa cum laude Kristina Ann Satnik
Emily Jo Manning B.S.N. Nursing
Julia Rosalie Ek B.S. Nursing magna cum laude
B.S. Nursing magna cum laude
summa cum laude Emily Grace Schneider
Luke Cedric Marshall B.S. Nursing
Hannah Grace Englund B.S. Nursing cum laude
B.S. Nursing
cum laude Madeline Ray Morse Summer Kalyn Sedlacek
B.S. Nursing B.S. Nursing
Lydia Mae Fails cum laude
B.S.N. Nursing
3COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Commencement Exercises
Saturday, May 22
9 a.m.
Benson Great Hall
Presiding
Ross Allen, B.A., President
WELCOME
Ross Allen
*INVOCATION
Rachel Anderson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology
GRADUATE REFLECTION
Kaitlyn Joy Eisenmann, Class of 2021
WELCOME TO THE BETHEL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Jennifer P. Scott, M.A., Director of Alumni and Family Relations
†CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
Ross Allen
Robin Rylaarsdam, Ph.D., University Provost
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND BENEDICTION
Neal Dutton, M.S., Associate Professor of Human Kinetics and Applied Health Science
+RECESSIONAL
“Toccata” (from Symphony No. 5), Charles-Marie Widor
*The audience will please stand.
†Please hold your applause until all diplomas have been awarded.
+Please remain at your seat until after the recessional; an usher will dismiss you.
–––––––––------––––––––– v ––––––––––------––––––––
Following the recessional, all in-person guests are invited
to gather outside with graduates and faculty. Hosts will direct you.
Faculty will be gathered by tents on the lawn as follows:
Tent 1: Psychology
Tent 2: Social Work
Tent 4: Human Kinetics and Applied Health Science
Graduates and guests are welcome to gather
anywhere on campus grounds for photos and farewells.
If you have a question or need help, please ask event staff.
Cords or medallions may be worn over the graduation gown to recognize outstanding academic or athletic achievement as follows:
The university awards gold honor cords to graduates at three levels of GPA standing using the Latin honor system: cum laude, magna cum laude,
and the highest level, summa cum laude. Graduates in Bethel’s Pietas Honors Program wear a medallion on a blue ribbon.
The university awards navy and white cords to NCAA intercollegiate athletes.
Graduates who belong to a national or international society may choose to wear these insignia: Members of Lambda Pi Eta, a communication
honor society, wear crimson and silver cords. Members of Pi Sigma Alpha, a political science honor society, wear red, black, and white cords.
Members of Sigma Theta Tau, a nursing honor society, wear purple and white cords. Members of Sigma Zeta, a science and mathematics
honor society, wear a medallion on a gold ribbon. Members of TriBeta, a biological honor society, wear red and green cords.
4Candidates for Graduation
Amelia Grace Amundson Amanda Ellen Gemuenden Elizabeth Grace McDowell Daniel Joseph Swanson
B.A. Social Work B.S. Biokinetics B.A. Social Work B.S. Biokinetics
cum laude summa cum laude magna cum laude magna cum laude
Sarah Grace Arend Samuel Jeffrey Gibas Kennedi Ann Mitchell Avery Lee Swenson
B.S. Biokinetics B.A. Psychology B.S. Biokinetics B.A. Psychology
Philosophy cum laude magna cum laude
magna cum laude Breann Elizabeth Gritz
Honors Program B.A. Community Health Lillian Gloria Mwambi Joel Stephen Swenson
B.A. Psychology B.S. Biokinetics
Nicholas Frederick Banfield Anna Christine Hage cum laude
B.S. Biokinetics B.S. Biokinetics Matthew Paul Nordby
summa cum laude magna cum laude B.S. Biokinetics Jacob Steven Van Wyk
summa cum laude B.S. Biokinetics
Olivia Nicole Bates Andrew Carter Hagen summa cum laude
B.A. Psychology B.S. Biokinetics Elizabeth Ann Olson
Reconciliation Studies summa cum laude B.S. Biokinetics Rachel Lynn West
magna cum laude magna cum laude B.A. Athletic Training
Mckenzie June Hanenburg Honors Program
Lauren Marie Bonin B.A. Social Work Lauren Anne Whalen
B.S. Biokinetics Roland Aisosa Osagiede B.A. Psychology
cum laude Britni Ann Hansen B.A. Social Work cum laude
B.A. Psychology
Kendra Lee Brush magna cum laude Thomas Ward Parker Larissa Joy Wills
B.A. Athletic Training B.A. Athletic Training B.A. Social Work
Justin Nicholas Haughton cum laude cum laude
Aleyah Katherine Callaghan B.A. Social Work
B.A. Social Work summa cum laude Jonathan Samuel Patterson Summer Xiong
cum laude B.S. Biokinetics B.A. Community Health
Alexis Faith Hennen summa cum laude
Samuel Reid Cameron B.A. Psychology
B.S. Biokinetics Say Ra Paw
cum laude Grace E. Hill B.A. Community Health
B.A. Social Work
Katelyn Faith Cardinal summa cum laude Caleb William Radloff
B.A. Social Work B.S. Biokinetics
Nicole Jeanne Hlivka
LilyAna Cerar B.S. Biokinetics Meti Assefa Regassa
B.A. Athletic Training summa cum laude in absentia
magna cum laude B.A. Community Health
Madeline Ann Hutchins
Michaela Marie Craigan B.A. Social Work Hannah Beth Rogers
B.S. Biokinetics Teaching English as a Foreign B.S. Biokinetics
magna cum laude Language
cum laude Elijah Jordan Rollerson
Sydney Quinn Crowser B.A. Psychology
B.S. Biokinetics Lilliana Floryce Jorgens cum laude
magna cum laude B.A. Psychology
magna cum laude Carrie Elizabeth Rosasco
Olivia Ruth DuBois B.A. Psychology
B.A. Athletic Training Austin William Kelly
magna cum laude B.S. Biokinetics Rebecca Alexandra Schiffman
B.A. Social Work
Zachary A. Eicher Ashley Kirchoff Psychology
B.S. Biokinetics B.A. Psychology magna cum laude
Kaitlyn Joy Eisenmann Grace Kathleen Kruger John Alan Sfire
B.A. Psychology B.A. Psychology B.S. Biokinetics
summa cum laude
Wilson Richard Kuhn Natalie Joy St John
Cameron Leigh Ellis B.A. Psychology B.A. Social Work
B.A. Psychology magna cum laude Spanish
magna cum laude
Kelly Lee Leonard Carolyn Smyrna Stauffer
Logan Bruce Fisco B.A. Social Work B.A. Social Work
B.A. Psychology summa cum laude
Katherine Lynn Stewart
Grace Marie Fulford Jonathan Otis Mathis B.A. Athletic Training
B.A. Psychology B.A. Psychology
cum laude Angelina Lee Swanson
Grace Lisa Mayo B.S. Biokinetics
Juanita Garcia B.A. Psychology magna cum laude
B.A. Social Work cum laude
cum laude
5COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Commencement Exercises
Saturday, May 22
11 a.m.
Benson Great Hall
Presiding
Ross Allen, B.A., President
WELCOME
Ross Allen
*INVOCATION
Amy Dykstra, Ph.D., Professor of Biological Sciences
GRADUATE REFLECTION
John James McCauley, Class of 2021
WELCOME TO THE BETHEL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Jennifer P. Scott, M.A., Director of Alumni and Family Relations
†CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
Ross Allen
Robin Rylaarsdam, Ph.D., University Provost
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND BENEDICTION
Nathan Lindquist, Ph.D., Professor of Physics
+RECESSIONAL
“Toccata” (from Symphony No. 5), Charles-Marie Widor
*The audience will please stand.
†Please hold your applause until all diplomas have been awarded.
+Please remain at your seat until after the recessional; an usher will dismiss you.
–––––––––------––––––––– v ––––––––––------––––––––
Following the recessional, all in-person guests are invited
to gather outside with graduates and faculty. Hosts will direct you.
Faculty will be gathered by tents on the lawn as follows:
Tent 1: Physics and Engineering
Tent 2: Math and Computer Science
Tent 3: Biological Sciences
Tent 4: Chemistry
Graduates and guests are welcome to gather
anywhere on campus grounds for photos and farewells.
If you have a question or need help, please ask event staff.
Cords or medallions may be worn over the graduation gown to recognize outstanding academic or athletic achievement as follows:
The university awards gold honor cords to graduates at three levels of GPA standing using the Latin honor system: cum laude, magna cum laude,
and the highest level, summa cum laude. Graduates in Bethel’s Pietas Honors Program wear a medallion on a blue ribbon.
The university awards navy and white cords to NCAA intercollegiate athletes.
Graduates who belong to a national or international society may choose to wear these insignia: Members of Lambda Pi Eta, a communication
honor society, wear crimson and silver cords. Members of Pi Sigma Alpha, a political science honor society, wear red, black, and white cords.
Members of Sigma Theta Tau, a nursing honor society, wear purple and white cords. Members of Sigma Zeta, a science and mathematics
honor society, wear a medallion on a gold ribbon. Members of TriBeta, a biological honor society, wear red and green cords.
6Candidates for Graduation
Benjamin T. Allen Grace Elizabeth Ford Kylie Erin Knutsen Rachel Joy Schoenecker
B.S. Computer Science B.A. Math Education, Grades 5-12 B.S. Environmental Science B.S. Biology
cum laude cum laude
Hailey Rose Larson Sophee Suzanne Schwanberg
Clay Stanley Anderson Olivia Catherine Fromm B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular B.S. Biology
B.A. Mathematics and Computer B.A. Biology Biology magna cum laude
Science Chemistry
cum laude Abigail Marica Goetzman Gabriel David John Segura
B.S. Neuroscience Joshua Alan Larson B.A. Physics
Lydia Jean Aultman B.A. Music B.S. Mathematics and Data Science
B.S. Biology cum laude summa cum laude James Edward Seibel
cum laude B.S. Computer Science
Ramon Alexander Gonzalez Casey Renee Lensing
Craig Austin Bashore B.A. Physics B.A. Math Education, Grades 5-12 Abby Lee Sigurdson
B.S. Environmental Science Computer Engineering cum laude B.S. Biology
summa cum laude
River Hunter Beard Leslee Gutierrez Carrillo Alissa Hope Little
B.S. Physics B.A. Environmental Studies B.A. Biology Madelyn J. Sime
cum laude B.S. Environmental Science
Joshua Owen Halverson Brandon Eric Loverude magna cum laude
Troy Austin Biernath B.S. Applied Physics B.S. Biology
B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular B.A. Computer Science Sandin James Skow
Biology cum laude Betsy Katheryn Martinson B.S. Biology
Chemistry B.A. Biology summa cum laude
summa cum laude Lauren Marie Hargrove
B.S. Biology Boston Reid Mast Yingyu Su
Kathryn Christine Bolduc B.S. Biology B.S. Biology
B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Curtis William Hargrove summa cum laude
Biology B.A. Computer Science Nathan Eugene Taylor
B.A. Chemistry John James McCauley B.S. Biology
magna cum laude Katie Ann Hendricksen B.S. Physics
in absentia Mathematics Lia Christina Tillman
Skiler A. E. Browne B.S. Computer Science Applied Physics B.A. Math Education, Grades 5-12
B.S. Biology summa cum laude
Environmental Studies Dominic Austin Hiland Nathan Andrew Tunell
B.A. Computer Science Haley Lyn Miller B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular
Annika Elisabeth Carrington B.S. Biology Biology
B.A. Business Samantha Jean Hogan magna cum laude cum laude
B.S. Biology B.S. Biology
cum laude Joseph Richard Mueller Gaochoua Vang
Dakota David Holman B.A. Math Education, Grades 5-12 B.S. Biology
Anit Chumber B.S. Biology
in absentia Madison Marie Nelson Isaac Matthew Vliem
B.S. Computer Science Cody Michael Holz B.S. Biology B.S. Electrical Engineering
magna cum laude B.S. Physics summa cum laude B.A. Physics
summa cum laude
Alyssa Renee Coleman Daniel Chase Jamison Elise Mary Ogden
B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular B.S. Electrical Engineering B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Kyle Steven Wahlberg
Biology B.A. Physics Biology B.A. Physics
B.A. Chemistry cum laude B.A. Chemistry Computer Engineering
magna cum laude summa cum laude
Landon Michael Conrath Elizabeth Rebecca Johnson Honors Program
B.A. Computer Science with B.A. Biology Katherine Elizabeth Kyllikki Woller
Software Project Management Kyle Anthony Parsons B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular
Tyler Allyn Johnson B.A. Computer Science Biology
Hector Coronado B.S. Electrical Engineering B.A. Chemistry
B.S. Computer Science B.A. Physics Nicholas Walker Pust magna cum laude
cum laude B.A. Computer Science Honors Program
Michael Xavier Dorner
B.A. Physics Alesia Khomchyk Peter F. Schmidt Kanee Yang
B.S. Biology B.A. Biology B.S. Biology
Coleton Michael Edgington
B.A. Biology SangWoo Kim McKayla Mary Schneck Alison Mae Yira
B.S. Biology B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular B.S. Biology
Joren Andrew Eklund summa cum laude Biology magna cum laude
B.S. Mathematics and Data Science magna cum laude Honors Program
summa cum laude Cassadi Jenna Kirchoff Honors Program
B.S. Biology
Braxton Charles Fillebrown cum laude
B.S. Biology
7COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Commencement Exercises
Saturday, May 22
1 p.m.
Benson Great Hall
Presiding
Ross Allen, B.A., President
WELCOME
Ross Allen
*INVOCATION
Juan Hernández, Ph.D., Professor of Biblical Studies
GRADUATE REFLECTION
Isaiah Ryan Hobus, Class of 2021
WELCOME TO THE BETHEL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Jennifer P. Scott, M.A., Director of Alumni and Family Relations
†CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
Ross Allen
Robin Rylaarsdam, Ph.D., University Provost
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND BENEDICTION
Jill Martin, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Education
+RECESSIONAL
“Toccata” (from Symphony No. 5), Charles-Marie Widor
*The audience will please stand.
†Please hold your applause until all diplomas have been awarded.
+Please remain at your seat until after the recessional; an usher will dismiss you.
–––––––––------––––––––– v ––––––––––------––––––––
Following the recessional, all in-person guests are invited
to gather outside with graduates and faculty. Hosts will direct you.
Faculty will be gathered by tents on the lawn as follows:
Tent 1: Biblical and Theological Studies
Tent 2: Reconciliation Studies
Tent 3: Languages and Cultures
Tent 4: Education
Graduates and guests are welcome to gather
anywhere on campus grounds for photos and farewells.
If you have a question or need help, please ask event staff.
Cords or medallions may be worn over the graduation gown to recognize outstanding academic or athletic achievement as follows:
The university awards gold honor cords to graduates at three levels of GPA standing using the Latin honor system: cum laude, magna cum laude,
and the highest level, summa cum laude. Graduates in Bethel’s Pietas Honors Program wear a medallion on a blue ribbon. The university awards
navy and white cords to NCAA intercollegiate athletes.
Graduates who belong to a national or international society may choose to wear these insignia: Members of Lambda Pi Eta, a communication
honor society, wear crimson and silver cords. Members of Pi Sigma Alpha, a political science honor society, wear red, black, and white cords.
Members of Sigma Theta Tau, a nursing honor society, wear purple and white cords. Members of Sigma Zeta, a science and mathematics
honor society, wear a medallion on a gold ribbon. Members of TriBeta, a biological honor society, wear red and green cords.
8Candidates for Graduation
Kayla Marie Anderson Ryan Carter Davis Madelyn Marie Maas Ranae Abigail Pageler
B.A. Elementary Education, B.A. Missional Ministries B.A. Elementary Education, B.A. Reconciliation Studies
Grades K-6 cum laude Grades K-6 summa cum laude
David Michael Arndt Annetta Michelle Dickman Anna Marie Martens Morgan Lynne Palyan
B.A. Physical Education, B.A. Communication Arts and B.A. Elementary Education, B.A. Elementary Education,
Grades K-12 Literature Education, Grades 5-12 Grades K-6 Grades K-6
cum laude Teaching English as a Second Teaching English as a Second
Anna Lee Askeland Language, Grades K-12 Language, Grades K-12
B.A. Elementary Education, Callie Kristen Elmore cum laude magna cum laude
Grades K-6 B.A. Individualized Major
Elizabeth Rose McBride Logan Austin Pantila
Jamie Ann Axelberg Allison Hope Fauth B.A. Special Education B.A. Individualized Major
B.A. Physical Education, B.A. Elementary Education, magna cum laude
Grades K-12 Grades K-6 Alexis Ann Peloquin
Health Education, Grades 5-12 summa cum laude Whitney Taylor McQuade B.A. Elementary Education,
B.A. Elementary Education, Grades K-6
Ingri Elizabeth Bertsch Katelyn Victoria Foat Grades K-6
B.A. Spanish Education, Grades K-12 B.A. Missional Ministries Austin Tyler Reichow
cum laude Morgan Nicole Meissner B.A. Biblical and Theological Studies
Kylie Paige Boeke B.A. Elementary Education, Philosophy
B.A. Elementary Education, Rylee Renae Forshee Grades K-6 cum laude
Grades K-6 B.A. Biblical and Theological Studies cum laude
cum laude cum laude Paige Lawrence Revering
Alexandra Joy Moorhouse B.A. Social Studies, Grades 5-12
Mikaela Theresa Boone Breanna Lynn Funni B.A. Elementary Education, History
B.A. Teaching English as a Second B.A. Teaching English as a Second Grades K-6 summa cum laude
Language, Grades K-12 Language, Grades K-12 cum laude
Spanish Spanish Education, Grades K-12 Rebekah Grace Rockford
Spanish Education, Grades K-12 summa cum laude Tyler Cole Nelson B.A. Reconciliation Studies
B.A. Biblical and Theological Studies Spanish
Clarissa Gudwren Bustrom Rebekah Pearl Gomes summa cum laude
B.A. Elementary Education, B.A. Elementary Education, Alexa Margarette Nelson
Grades K-6 Grades K-6 B.A. Elementary Education, Jaran Lee Roste
magna cum laude Grades K-6 B.A. Social Studies, Grades 5-12
Jesse John Caldwell-Tautges cum laude Business and Political Science
B.A. Biblical and Theological Studies Allison Ruth Hadley
Digital Humanities B.A. Teaching English as a Foreign Elizabeth Arpitha Jean Nelson Britta Joy Roth
summa cum laude Language B.A. Elementary Education, B.A. Teaching English as a Second
Economics Grades K-6 Language, Grades K-12
Kaiya Jolyn Carlson cum laude cum laude summa cum laude
B.A. Special Education
cum laude Anna G. Hansen Grace Poojitha Arlene Nelson Haley Grace Scruggs
B.A. Teaching English as a Second B.A. Elementary Education, B.A. Elementary Education,
Duvonchez Kadrian Chambers Language, Grades K-12 Grades K-6 Grades K-6
B.A. Missional Ministries Elementary Education, Grades K-6 cum laude
Reconciliation Studies summa cum laude Elizabeth Clare Shypulski
MiKayla Rose Nelson B.A. Spanish Education, Grades K-12
Benjamin Chang Elyse Lenore Hartmann B.A. Science Education, Grades 9-12 Teaching English as a Second
B.A. Elementary Education, B.A. Elementary Education, Science Education, Grades 5-8: Language, Grades K-12
Grades K-6 Grades K-6 General Science Spanish
cum laude summa cum laude
Madison Lee Clabaugh Charles James Haugen
B.A. Psychology B.A. Physical Education, Danielle Rose Norton Daniel Moses Sochay
Missional Ministries Grades K-12 B.A. Reconciliation Studies B.A. Missional Ministries
summa cum laude
Honors Program Isaiah Ryan Hobus Anna-Maria Grace Nowak Anna Juliette Tetrault
B.A. Biblical and Theological Studies B.A. Elementary Education, B.A. Elementary Education,
Maria Ann Claflin magna cum laude Grades K-6 Grades K-6
B.A. Elementary Education, summa cum laude magna cum laude
Grades K-6 Emily Grace Hormig
cum laude B.A. Elementary Education, Kaia Joy Orme Tyler Turnquist
Grades K-6 B.A. Communication Arts and B.A. Elementary Education,
Sara Faith Cleveland Literature Education, Grades 5-12 Grades K-6
B.A. Elementary Education, Alaina Renee Larson summa cum laude
Grades K-6 B.A. Elementary Education, Honors Program Kate-Lyn Wallace
Grades K-6 B.A. Elementary Education,
Alicia Corriene Dahl summa cum laude Maija Sofia Overlie Grades K-6
B.A. Elementary Education, B.A. Elementary Education,
Grades K-6 Taylor Ann Larson Grades K-6 Joseph Paul Werdan
cum laude B.A. Elementary Education, cum laude B.A. Missional Ministries
Grades K-6
Lindy Joy Dalberg summa cum laude Ashleigh Marie Owens Keerstyn Elizabeth Windle
B.A. Elementary Education, B.A. Missional Ministries B.A. Elementary Education,
Grades K-6 Sophia Maurice Linder Grades K-6
B.A. Elementary Education,
Grades K-6 9
magna cum laudeCOLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Commencement Exercises
Saturday, May 22
3 p.m.
Benson Great Hall
Presiding
Ross Allen, B.A., President
WELCOME
Ross Allen
*INVOCATION
Lex Thompson, M.F.A., Professor of Art
GRADUATE REFLECTION
Lauren Cecelia Wieber, Class of 2021
WELCOME TO THE BETHEL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Jennifer P. Scott, M.A., Director of Alumni and Family Relations
†CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
Ross Allen
Robin Rylaarsdam, Ph.D., University Provost
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND BENEDICTION
Amy Poppinga, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History
+RECESSIONAL
“Toccata” (from Symphony No. 5), Charles-Marie Widor
*The audience will please stand.
†Please hold your applause until all diplomas have been awarded.
+Please remain at your seat until after the recessional; an usher will dismiss you.
–––––––––------––––––––– v ––––––––––------––––––––
Following the recessional, all in-person guests are invited
to gather outside with graduates and faculty. Hosts will direct you.
Faculty will be gathered by tents on the lawn as follows:
Tent 1: History, Philosophy, Political Science
Tent 2: Art and Design
Tent 3: BUILD Program
Tent 4: Music and Theatre
Graduates and guests are welcome to gather
anywhere on campus grounds for photos and farewells.
If you have a question or need help, please ask event staff.
Cords or medallions may be worn over the graduation gown to recognize outstanding academic or athletic achievement as follows:
The university awards gold honor cords to graduates at three levels of GPA standing using the Latin honor system: cum laude, magna cum laude,
and the highest level, summa cum laude. Graduates in Bethel’s Pietas Honors Program wear a medallion on a blue ribbon. The university awards
navy and white cords to NCAA intercollegiate athletes.
Graduates who belong to a national or international society may choose to wear these insignia: Members of Lambda Pi Eta, a communication
honor society, wear crimson and silver cords. Members of Pi Sigma Alpha, a political science honor society, wear red, black, and white cords.
Members of Sigma Theta Tau, a nursing honor society, wear purple and white cords. Members of Sigma Zeta, a science and mathematics
honor society, wear a medallion on a gold ribbon. Members of TriBeta, a biological honor society, wear red and green cords.
10Candidates for Graduation
Aaron Benson Adams Rebecca Ann Hed Miranda Mae Peterson Daniel James Weinhagen
B.A. Theatre Arts B.F.A. Art B.A. Music B.Mus.Ed. Music Education,
magna cum laude English Literature and Writing Grades K-12
Aaron Conrad Anderson magna cum laude
B.Mus.Ed. Music Education, Renee Lindsey Holm Lauren Cecelia Wieber
Grades K-12 Certificate in Applied Studies Matthew Alec Ramirez B.A. International Relations
B.A. Political Science magna cum laude
Hannah Barnes TyTeeona Saralina Howard
B.Mus. Applied Performance B.A. International Relations Ryan Daniel Rapp Jonah Leslie Zwart
cum laude History B.A. Music B.A. Philosophy
Political Science
Melise Jacklyn Baumgarn Benjamin Andrew Richburg
B.A. Art Education, Grades K-12 Shane Richard Kargel B.A. Graphic Design
magna cum laude Certificate in Applied Studies cum laude
Mason Charles Billingsley Erik Masaru Kivela Amanda Elizabeth Ripley
Certificate in Applied Studies B.A. Graphic Design B.A. Theatre Arts
Celia Blattner Lily Rae Klenk Hadley Rae Rittgers
B.A. Social Studies, Grades 5-12 B.A. Political Science B.A. Art
History International Relations
summa cum laude Halle Anne Rittgers
Levi Ryan Broersma B.F.A. Art
B.A. Business and Political Science Zechariah Samuel Jie Lee magna cum laude
Psychology B.A. Sociology
Maya Rivera
Krister Karl Copeland Brett James Lerach Certificate in Applied Studies
B.A. Music Certificate in Applied Studies
Psychology Carly Ann Rivest
cum laude Andrew Lindell B.A. Graphic Design
Certificate in Applied Studies
Michael Dalby Aidan Lockridge Ruch
Certificate in Applied Studies Hallie Darlene Lobejko B.A. History
B.A. Music Political Science
Jonathan Alexander Dee Honors Program
B.A. Business and Political Science Mandy Mach
B.A. History Margaret Schneider
Richard Joseph Derfus summa cum laude Certificate in Applied Studies
B.A. Political Science
summa cum laude Maddison McCormick Elizabeth Therese Schwarz
Certificate in Applied Studies B.A. Graphic Design
Chad Phillip DeSota magna cum laude
B.A. History Cole Patrick McLean
Digital Humanities B.A. Business and Political Science Sean Sieleni
Certificate in Applied Studies
Emmelia Rose Faltin David Craig Nelson
B.A. Art Education, Grades K-12 B.A. Graphic Design Riley Michael Smith
B.A. Political Science
Justus James Gauss Thanh Tuyen Thi Nguyen
B.A. International Relations B.A. Art Ashley-Rose Steinhauser
summa cum laude Graphic Design in absentia
magna cum laude B.A. Philosophy
Jerzy Romani Gillon
B.Mus. Applied Performance Conor Kenneth Nordmeyer Brooke Mattea Thacker
B.A. Biblical and Theological Studies B.A. Political Science
Emma Marie Gottschalk History summa cum laude
B.A. Graphic Design Honors Program
B.F.A. Art Iain Kipton Oothoudt
magna cum laude B.A. Graphic Design Kiernan John Tollefson
B.A. History
Elsie Clara Hanken Adrianna Christian Parotti Digital Humanities
B.A. Political Science Certificate in Applied Studies
Communication Studies Garrett Steven Tschacher
cum laude Alyssa Jean Pecoraro B.A. Philosophy
B.Mus. Applied Performance Biblical and Theological Studies
Tyler John Hayft
B.A. Social Studies, Grades 5-12 Jenna Marie Penticoff Toan Phi Vo
History B.A. Graphic Design B.A. Graphic Design
cum laude
Danae Joy Heckmann Naomi Hope Voehl
B.A. Art Education, Grades K-12 Jacques Chretien Perrault B.A. Business and Political Science
magna cum laude in absentia cum laude
B.A. Social Studies, Grades 5-12 Honors Program
History
11COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Commencement Exercises
Saturday, May 22
5 p.m.
Benson Great Hall
Presiding
Ross Allen, B.A., President
WELCOME
Ross Allen
*INVOCATION
L. Ripley Smith, Ph.D., Professor of Media Communication
GRADUATE REFLECTION
Elizabeth Keller Szilagyi, Class of 2021
WELCOME TO THE BETHEL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Jennifer P. Scott, M.A., Director of Alumni and Family Relations
†CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
Ross Allen
Robin Rylaarsdam, Ph.D., University Provost
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND BENEDICTION
Daniel Ritchie, Ph.D., Professor of English
+RECESSIONAL
“Toccata” (from Symphony No. 5), Charles-Marie Widor
*The audience will please stand.
†Please hold your applause until all diplomas have been awarded.
+Please remain at your seat until after the recessional; an usher will dismiss you.
–––––––––------––––––––– v ––––––––––------––––––––
Following the recessional, all in-person guests are invited
to gather outside with graduates and faculty. Hosts will direct you.
Faculty will be gathered by tents on the lawn as follows:
Tent 1: Communication Studies
Tent 4: English and Journalism
Graduates and guests are welcome to gather
anywhere on campus grounds for photos and farewells.
If you have a question or need help, please ask event staff.
Cords or medallions may be worn over the graduation gown to recognize outstanding academic or athletic achievement as follows:
The university awards gold honor cords to graduates at three levels of GPA standing using the Latin honor system: cum laude, magna cum laude,
and the highest level, summa cum laude. Graduates in Bethel’s Pietas Honors Program wear a medallion on a blue ribbon. The university awards
navy and white cords to NCAA intercollegiate athletes.
Graduates who belong to a national or international society may choose to wear these insignia: Members of Lambda Pi Eta, a communication
honor society, wear crimson and silver cords. Members of Pi Sigma Alpha, a political science honor society, wear red, black, and white cords.
Members of Sigma Theta Tau, a nursing honor society, wear purple and white cords. Members of Sigma Zeta, a science and mathematics
honor society, wear a medallion on a gold ribbon. Members of TriBeta, a biological honor society, wear red and green cords.
12Candidates for Graduation
Annika Joy Baker Emmaline Rachel Hedges Kassidy Noelle Palo Zachariah Clinton Walker
B.A. Communication Studies B.Mus. Applied Performance B.A. Communication Studies B.A. Journalism
magna cum laude B.A. English Literature cum laude summa cum laude
magna cum laude Honors Program
Lilly Marie Bednarek Shelby Lynn Parent
B.A. Communication Arts and Nicholas Gerold Hodge B.A. English Literature William O. Washington
Literature Education, Grades 5-12 B.A. English Literature and Writing summa cum laude B.A. Media Production
summa cum laude
Grace Elizabeth Holmes Abigail Ann Pautz Weston J. Wold
Madison M. Bell B.A. English Literature and Writing B.A. Journalism B.A. Communication Studies
B.A. Communication Studies Organizational Communication
magna cum laude Ellie Nicole Hoyt Nikki Taylor Peitz
B.A. Communication Studies B.A. Organizational Communication Jeremiah Thomas Zilka
Brittany Nicole Billings B.A. English Literature
B.A. Communication Studies Sara Jane Kendall David Joshua Pirrie cum laude
Organizational Communication B.A. Communication Studies B.A. Communication Arts and
Literature Education, Grades 5-12
Cameron Lee Blom Sophie Anna Kendall
B.A. English Literature and Writing B.A. Organizational Communication Caleb Robertson Quick
summa cum laude B.A. Communication Studies
Honors Program Matthew Alan Killoran cum laude
B.A. Communication Studies
Emma Elizabeth Boley Maggie Nicole Riermann
B.A. Organizational Communication Sadie Grace Koelz B.A. Communication Arts and
B.A. Organizational Communication Literature Education, Grades 5-12
May Ruegsegger Brisco Media Production summa cum laude
B.A. Communication Studies cum laude
Elizabeth Noel Rogers
Mo Williams Bullock Baylor Barrett Leese B.A. Communication Studies
B.A. Communication Studies B.A. Organizational Communication magna cum laude
Sarah Ann Bushard Benjamin Thomas Lindahl Ginnie Sophia Sannes
B.A. Organizational Communication B.A. Communication Studies B.A. Communication Studies
Communication Studies cum laude
Jenna Grace Lipps
Megan Rose Cahalan B.A. Communication Studies Luke Alan Schilmoeller
B.A. Communication Studies B.A. Communication Studies
Gavin Levi Matson Organizational Communication
Isaiah Jasten Carver-Bagley B.A. Communication Studies
B.A. Communication Studies Independent Filmmaking Josephine Grace Shaw
B.A. Organizational Communication
Brooke Marie De Nooy Nicole Christine Miller
B.A. Communication Studies B.A. Organizational Communication Brook Ann Sunderman
Communication Studies B.A. Communication Studies
Emma Rose Eidsvoog Organizational Communication
B.A. Journalism Brice P. Mitchell cum laude
B.A. Communication Arts and
Miranda Lynn Erbele Literature Education, Grades 5-12 Elizabeth Keller Szilagyi
B.A. Communication Studies B.A. Communication Studies
Organizational Communication Lydia Faith Nelson Organizational Communication
English Literature B.A. Organizational Communication magna cum laude
magna cum laude cum laude
Ashley Thrun
Darya Renee Findorff Russell David Nelson B.A. Communication Studies
B.A. Communication Studies B.A. Communication Studies Organizational Communication
magna cum laude
Kenney Ellis Gatlin Ryan C. Nolby
B.A. Organizational Communication B.A. Organizational Communication McKayla Ruby Ulferts
B.A. Communication Studies
Macie Lynne Gavic Megan Marie O’Brien
B.A. English Literature and Writing B.A. Communication Studies Victoria Hope Urch
Digital Humanities magna cum laude B.A. Organizational Communication
cum laude summa cum laude
Honors Program Payton Marie Olson
B.A. Communication Studies Leah Richelle Vigil
Emma Leigh Harville Organizational Communication B.A. Organizational Communication
B.A. Organizational Communication
summa cum laude Allyson Jean O’Neil William Mark Von Grey
B.A. Journalism B.A. Communication Studies
Holly Maria Haugen
B.A. Organizational Communication Laura Mary Osterlund
B.A. Journalism
13COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Commencement Exercises
Sunday, May 23
9 and 11 a.m.
Benson Great Hall
Presiding
Ross Allen, B.A., President
WELCOME
Ross Allen
*INVOCATION
Stephen Whiting, M.A., Associate Professor of Business (9 a.m. ceremony)
Drew Whitson, MBA, Associate Professor of Business (11 a.m. ceremony)
GRADUATE REFLECTION
Jessica Rae Eveland, Class of 2021 (9 a.m. ceremony)
Zachary Magnus Nelson, Class of 2021 (11 a.m. ceremony)
WELCOME TO THE BETHEL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Jennifer P. Scott, M.A., Director of Alumni and Family Relations
†CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
Ross Allen
Robin Rylaarsdam, Ph.D., University Provost
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND BENEDICTION
Bethany Opsata, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Business (9 a.m. ceremony)
Mauvalyn Bowen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Business (11 a.m. ceremony)
+RECESSIONAL
“Toccata” (from Symphony No. 5), Charles-Marie Widor
*The audience will please stand.
†Please hold your applause until all diplomas have been awarded.
+Please remain at your seat until after the recessional; an usher will dismiss you.
–––––––––------––––––––– v ––––––––––------––––––––
Following the recessional, all in-person guests are invited
to gather outside with graduates and faculty. Hosts will direct you.
Faculty will be gathered by Tent 1 on the lawn.
Graduates and guests are welcome to gather
anywhere on campus grounds for photos and farewells.
If you have a question or need help, please ask event staff.
Cords or medallions may be worn over the graduation gown to recognize outstanding academic or athletic achievement as follows:
The university awards gold honor cords to graduates at three levels of GPA standing using the Latin honor system: cum laude, magna cum laude,
and the highest level, summa cum laude. Graduates in Bethel’s Pietas Honors Program wear a medallion on a blue ribbon. The university awards
navy and white cords to NCAA intercollegiate athletes.
Graduates who belong to a national or international society may choose to wear these insignia: Members of Lambda Pi Eta, a communication
honor society, wear crimson and silver cords. Members of Pi Sigma Alpha, a political science honor society, wear red, black, and white cords.
Members of Sigma Theta Tau, a nursing honor society, wear purple and white cords. Members of Sigma Zeta, a science and mathematics
honor society, wear a medallion on a gold ribbon. Members of TriBeta, a biological honor society, wear red and green cords.
14Candidates for Graduation
Paul Franscisco Aguirre-Aviles Isabella Joy Gorecki Marie Lorriane Morningstar Chameer D. St Urbain
B.A. Economics and Finance B.A. Business B.A. Business B.A. Business
summa cum laude
Anna Marie Arland Kathryn Nicole Gunderson Conner Rex Stahla
B.A. Economics and Finance B.A. Business Elizabeth Anne Nelson B.A. Business
magna cum laude B.A. Business
Caroline Nicole Guse Jordon Walter Stone
Aaron Joseph Backer B.A. Business Nola Renee Nelson B.A. Business
B.A. Business B.A. Business cum laude
Jacob Hjalmar Hall magna cum laude
Kyler Jason Bahrke B.A. Business Jonathan Edward Sweeney
B.A. Business Zachary Magnus Nelson B.S. Accounting and Finance
cum laude Benjamin Mark Hernes B.S. Accounting and Finance
B.A. Economics and Finance summa cum laude Charles James Tastad
William L. Barnes summa cum laude B.A. Business
B.A. Business Daniel Ian Rohan Norling
Thunder Skye Heyer B.A. Business Nathan William Thompson
Arthur John Barrett B.A. Business in absentia
B.A. Business Mackenzie Lynn Novak B.A. Business
Andrew Dean Hintz B.A. Business
Karin Belle Beck B.A. Business magna cum laude Benjamin Isaac Tiskevics
B.A. Business B.A. Business
cum laude Andrew James Jenson Liina Mariel Nygren International Relations
B.A. Business B.A. Business magna cum laude
Coltan Jay Bertsch
B.A. Business Julia SheriAnn Jerome Mitchell Robert O’Brien Isaac James Vande Zande
B.A. Business B.A. Business B.A. Business
Nicholas Matthew Blackford
B.A. Business Zachary Paul Johansen Jeffrey Odera Onwualu Avery Kimberly Wade
B.A. Business B.A. Business B.A. Business
Matthew Ronald Bohlke cum laude
B.S. Accounting and Finance Daniel Thomas Johnsen Stephen Andrew Sanchez Oslin
cum laude B.A. Business B.A. Business Lauren Elizabeth Wagner
magna cum laude magna cum laude B.A. Business
Bethany Ariane Bresnahan magna cum laude
B.A. Business Kayli Marie Knighton-Johnson Sally Anne Paul
summa cum laude B.A. Business B.A. Business Jayden Gregory Watts
magna cum laude cum laude B.A. Business
Aaron Allen Brown
B.A. Business Spencer Craig Kronbeck Cali Rae Pearcy Johnathan Graham Wesner
B.A. Business B.A. Business B.A. Business
Hannah Anne Brue cum laude
B.A. Business Libby Ann Kurtzman Noah Joseph Whalen
B.A. Business Michael Douglas Piehler B.A. Business
Luke Anthony Chaika magna cum laude B.A. Economics and Finance
B.S. Accounting and Finance cum laude Nicholas Michael Wibben
magna cum laude Ryan James Larson B.A. Business
B.A. Business Joseph J. Rasmussen cum laude
Andrew Bradley Christenson B.S. Accounting and Finance
B.S. Accounting and Finance Jason Jianuo Lee Carter Lee Woetzel
B.A. Business Brett Reichle B.A. Business
Benjamin Charles Clysdale B.A. Business B.S. Computer Science
B.A. Business Robert Lorentz cum laude
B.A. Business Evan Paul Rengel
Courtney Frances Demuth B.A. Business Ashley Michelle Yanez
B.A. Business Sara Ann Lund cum laude B.A. Business
B.A. Business summa cum laude
Jakob Martin Eckert cum laude Jacob Mitchel Roane
B.A. Business B.A. Business
Spencer Marchand
Jessica Rae Eveland B.A. Business Theodore J. Schmidt
B.A. Business B.A. Business
summa cum laude Katherine Ann Martin
B.A. Business Ellen L. Seibel
Zachary Aaron Fisk Senior Care Leadership and B.A. Business
B.A. Business Administration magna cum laude
Peyton John Gallagher Riley Herbert Martin Andrew Walter Sheahan
B.A. Business B.A. Economics and Finance B.A. Business
Tori Leeann Glenn Jonathan O’Connell Mattern Pisith Soeun
B.A. Business B.A. Business B.A. Business
15BETHEL SEMINARY
Commencement Exercises
Friday, May 21
7 p.m.
Benson Great Hall
Presiding
Ross Allen, B.A., President
WELCOME
Ross Allen
*INVOCATION
Peter T. Vogt, Ph.D., Dean of Bethel Seminary
GRADUATE REFLECTION
Shatera D. Thorson, M.A. Candidate, Class of 2021
WELCOME TO THE BETHEL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Jennifer P. Scott, M.A., Director of Alumni and Family Relations
†CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
Ross Allen
Robin Rylaarsdam, Ph.D., University Provost
HOODING OF THE DOCTORAL CANDIDATES
Ross Allen
Peter T. Vogt
FACULTY REFLECTION
John A. Dunne, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of New Testament
SERVICE OF COMMUNION
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND BENEDICTION
Alison Lo, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Old Testament
+RECESSIONAL
“Toccata” (from Symphony No. 5), Charles-Marie Widor
*The audience will please stand.
†Please hold your applause until all diplomas have been awarded.
+Please remain at your seat until after the recessional; an usher will dismiss you.
–––––––––------––––––––– v ––––––––––------––––––––
Following the recessional, all in-person guests are invited
to gather outside with graduates and faculty. Hosts will direct you.
Faculty will be gathered by tents on the lawn as follows:
Tent 1: M.A. Children’s and Family Ministry, M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy
Tent 2: M.A. Christian Thought, M.A. Ministry, M.A. Theological Studies,
M.A. Transformational Leadership
Tent 3: Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry
Graduates and guests are welcome to gather anywhere on campus grounds for photos and farewells.
If you have a question or need help, please ask event staff.
To recognize outstanding academic achievement, Bethel Seminary awards gold honor cords
to master’s degree candidates at three levels of GPA standing using the Latin honor system:
cum laude, magna cum laude, and the highest level, summa cum laude.
16Candidates for Graduation
Robert Douglas Anderstrom Lori Jean Fullmer Ernest Ronald Krantz Stanley Richard Patton
M.Div. in absentia in absentia D.Min., Church Leadership
cum laude M.A. Children’s and Family Ministry D.Min., Transformational Thesis: Investigating and Increas-
summa cum laude Leadership ing the Effectiveness of the Children’s
Mayim Barnabo Thesis: Recovering a Biblical Form Ministry at Victory Church of
M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy John William Grimberg of Spiritual Formation in Melbourne, Florida
summa cum laude M.A. Transformational Leadership Contemporary Pentecostal Churches B.A., Moody Bible Institute
summa cum laude B.S., University of Phoenix M.A., Liberty University
Robert Aaron Bergfalk M.Div., Simpson University
M.Div. Hannah Molly Haegele Robert Jay Phillips
in absentia Hannah Martu Lahai-Johnson in absentia
Katrina Beth Bergman M.A. Christian Thought M.Div. D.Min., Transformational
M.Div. Leadership
cum laude Kathleen A. Hamm Michael T. Lieberknecht Thesis: To Be Churched or
in absentia in absentia Unchurched: The Millennial’s
Sarah Ann Bontrager M.A. Children’s and Family Ministry M.A. Transformational Leadership Dilemma
M.A. Children’s and Family Ministry magna cum laude magna cum laude B.S., Crown College
summa cum laude M.A., Crown College
Jonathan Mark Halverson Grant David Lilly
Joshua Dale Casey D.Min., Transformational in absentia Patrick Kenneth Prentice
M.A. Children’s and Family Ministry Leadership M.A. Transformational Leadership M.Div.
magna cum laude Thesis: Faith-Driven Investing for cum laude
Redemptive Impact Claudio Priolo
Kayla Rose Clint B.A., Wheaton College Zachary Webster Luginbill in absentia
M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy M.B.A., Regis University in absentia M.A. Transformational Leadership
magna cum laude M.Div. magna cum laude
Joshua A. Hatlestad magna cum laude
Stuart Lee Collins in absentia Ryan James Rueckert
in absentia M.A. Transformational Leadership Kristine Lee Lutz M.A. Theological Studies
M.A. Theological Studies magna cum laude M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy magna cum laude
summa cum laude summa cum laude
Weijun Hiller Brian Travis Rundle
Michael James Crain M.A. Children’s and Family Ministry Brian David Malvig M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy
in absentia summa cum laude D.Min., Church Leadership
M.Div. Thesis: Healthy Parenting in the Nicholas Robert Ruport
Josiah Olin Hoagland Family System D.Min., Servant Leadership
Jason Earl Domingo D.Min., Biblical and Theological B.S., Crown College Thesis: Ambition and Leading Teams
in absentia Engagement M.A., Crown College Effectively
M.Div. Thesis: The Loss of Baptistic B.A., University of Northwestern-
Identity: How the Loss of the Baptist Bob Makengo Mankaka St. Paul
Andrea Nicole Dyksterhouse Name Impacts Theological Identity M.Div. M.Div., Bethel Seminary
in absentia B.S., Bemidji State University
M.A. Children’s and Family Ministry M.A., Liberty Baptist Theological Alaina Dianne Marr Curtis Howard Sethaler
Seminary M.A. Children’s and Family Ministry M.A. Ministry
Kasey Rose Erickson M.Div., Liberty Baptist Theological summa cum laude
M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy Seminary Tyler Jane Shaw
summa cum laude Paul Robert Menne M.A. Children’s and Family Ministry
Femi Oni Jammie M.Div. summa cum laude
Abigail Isabel Esters M.A. Transformational Leadership
M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy Matthew R. Miller Jonathan Ryan Shepherd
summa cum laude Deborah Lynn Johnson in absentia in absentia
M.A. Theological Studies M.A. Transformational Leadership M.A. Theological Studies
Jolaina Lee Falkenstein summa cum laude magna cum laude magna cum laude
in absentia
M.Div. Jack Donald Jones III Ellen Kathleen Nagle Steven Richard Sipe
magna cum laude D.Min., Transformational in absentia in absentia
Leadership M.Div. M.A. Christian Thought
Zachary Ryan Favreau Thesis: Best Practices for summa cum laude magna cum laude
in absentia Transformational Discipleship
M.A. Christian Thought in the Local Church Kristen Lynn Netteland Rodney Lynn Smith
magna cum laude B.S., Lee University in absentia in absentia
M.A., Lee University M.Div. M.Div.
Mia Marie Franklin
M.Div. Nicholas Gust Katrichis Daniel Dallas Parkin Victoria Rose Snyder
in absentia M.Div. M.A. Transformational Leadership
Deborah Joan Fransway M.Div. magna cum laude
M.Div. Amanda Dawson Spangler
summa cum laude Nicholas Ryan Knepper Megan Louise Patrick in absentia
in absentia M.A. Ministry M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy
M.A. Christian Thought
17Levi William Stuckey Jacob Dow Thompson Jonah Lee Venegas Josiah Eric Williams
in absentia M.A. Ministry M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy M.Div.
M.A. Christian Thought summa cum laude summa cum laude
Jessie Marie Wuollet
Benjamin Jerry Sullivan Shatera Dawn Thorson Erica Dawn Walls in absentia
M.Div. M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy in absentia M.Div.
cum laude summa cum laude M.A. Theological Studies
Benjamin James Ziegler
Thomas Paul Swartz Matthew Craig Timm Titus Wafula Wanyonyi M.Div.
M.A. Theological Studies M.Div. M.A. Theological Studies
summa cum laude Seth Navin Zielicke
Isaac Dennis Tewes Jill Katrina Utecht in absentia
in absentia M.A. Christian Thought Linnea Karen White M.A. Christian Thought
M.A. Transformational Leadership M.A. Christian Thought cum laude
cum laude summa cum laude
18COLLEGE OF ADULT & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AND GRADUATE SCHOOL
Commencement Exercises
Sunday, May 23
1 p.m.
Benson Great Hall
Presiding
Ross Allen, B.A., President
WELCOME
Ross Allen
*INVOCATION
Jessica R. Daniels, Ph.D., Professor and Program Director of Ed.D. Leadership in Higher Education
GRADUATE REFLECTIONS
Kathleen Elizabeth Iossi, B.A. Candidate, Class of 2021
Peter Chan Toy, MBA Candidate, Class of 2021
WELCOME TO THE BETHEL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Jennifer P. Scott, M.A., Director of Alumni and Family Relations
†CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
Ross Allen
Robin Rylaarsdam, Ph.D., University Provost
HOODING OF THE DOCTORAL CANDIDATES
Ross Allen
Randall S. Bergen, Ph.D., Associate Provost, College of Adult & Professional Studies, Seminary, and Graduate School
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND BENEDICTION
L. Sam Helgerson, Ph.D., Professor and Program Director of M.A. Strategic Leadership
+RECESSIONAL
“Toccata” (from Symphony No. 5), Charles-Marie Widor
*The audience will please stand.
†Please hold your applause until all diplomas have been awarded.
+Please remain at your seat until after the recessional; an usher will dismiss you.
–––––––––------––––––––– v ––––––––––------––––––––
Following the recessional, all in-person guests are invited
to gather outside with graduates and faculty. Hosts will direct you.
Faculty will be gathered by tents on the lawn as follows:
Tent 1: All education degrees
Tent 2: All associate’s and bachelor’s degrees
Tent 4: MBA and M.A. in Strategic Leadership
Graduates and guests are welcome to gather
anywhere on campus grounds for photos and farewells.
If you have a question or need help, please ask event staff.
To recognize outstanding academic achievement, the university awards gold honor cords
to undergraduate candidates based on cumulative GPA.
19Candidates for Graduation
Taylor Jade Ackerman Kailey Bree Dharam McKenna Marie Hoff Jamie Lynn Leaf
in absentia M.A. Strategic Leadership MBA M.A. Education K-12
M.A. Strategic Leadership
Jane Robin Diffenderfer Melissa Jean Hofstede Hannah Ashley Lindstrom
Michael Anthony Adams B.A. Organizational Leadership M.A. Strategic Leadership M.A. Teaching
Ed.D. Leadership in K-12 with honors
Administration Joe Edward Holt Kevin Lovell
Dissertation: Inclusion Model Jazmin Lea Duwenhoegger B.A. Organizational Leadership in absentia
Impact on Students with Disabilities M.A. Education K-12 with honors B.S. Business Management
in Academic Settings with honors
B.S., Limestone University Anna Fagan Nathanael James Conan Huntley
M.Ed., Southwestern Oklahoma M.A. Strategic Leadership M.A. Strategic Leadership Nicholas Dean Manoles
State University in absentia
Sydni Marie Fancher Kathleen Elizabeth Iossi MBA
CurShonda Turee Allen in absentia B.A. Organizational Leadership
A.A. General Studies M.A. Special Education with honors Christian Faith Markvicka
B.A. Christian Ministries
Nathan Anderson Leandra Jo Flath Adelaide Rucks Irwin
in absentia MBA MBA Kristine Louise McDonald
M.A. Education K-12 M.A. Special Education
Andrew Paul Fort Megan Jacob
Michelle M. Anderson MBA in absentia Rebecca Jean McQuiston
B.A. Organizational Leadership M.A. Education K-12 in absentia
with honors Samuel Michael Foy M.A. Special Education
in absentia Brooke Whitney Jameson
Jacob Thomas Archbold MBA M.A. Strategic Leadership Deborah Theresa Perea Medlin
in absentia in absentia
M.A. Teaching Joel John Fredricks Kasondra Janc A.A. General Studies
in absentia M.A. Special Education
Tyler Douglas Barthel M.A. Special Education Mary Jo Mertes
M.A. Strategic Leadership Christy Lea Johnson in absentia
Michael John Fulcher in absentia B.S. Business Management
Deena Terese Bayer M.A. Strategic Leadership B.A. Organizational Leadership with honors
M.A. Teaching with honors
Tracy Lynn Fuller Teddy Thabani Mhizha
Brenda Joy Beckwith M.A. Strategic Leadership Tiffany Nicole Johnson MBA
MBA in absentia
Betsy Merkl Galles M.A. Teaching Hannah Grace Miller
James Edgar Bender in absentia in absentia
Ed.D. Leadership in Higher M.A. Special Education Monica Ann Joubert M.A. Education K-12
Education B.A. Special Education
Dissertation: An Exploration of Emily Rae Gerding with honors Alesha Marie Mistelske
Successful Fundraising Operations in absentia MBA
at Three Small, Private, Christian A.A. General Studies Jacqueline Lynn Kaiser
Universities in absentia Comfort Olugbuyi
B.S., University of Northwestern- Leonie Josephine Giles MBA Ed.D. Leadership in Higher
Saint Paul in absentia Education
M.A., Bethel University M.A. Special Education McKaya Raquel Kastner Dissertation: It Is What It Is:
in absentia A Phenomenological Study of
Corey Lashawn Boyd Leah Marie Haiden MBA Undergraduate Students Attend-
M.A. Strategic Leadership MBA ing a Private Institution Who Were
Katie Lea Kerr Required to Enroll in Zero-Credit
Julie Maily Bui Nate Ryan Hanson Ed.D. Leadership in Higher Developmental Coursework
B.A. Organizational Leadership in absentia Education B.A., University of North Texas
Ed.D. Leadership in K-12 Dissertation: Determinants of M.A., John Brown University
Rebecca Jean Cameron Administration Professional Practice Experience
B.S. Finance Dissertation: The Essential Satisfaction in Health Information Kasandra Jo Parrish
Components of the Afterschool Management Students in absentia
Grace Krusen Cawthon Programming with K-8th Grade B.A., The College of St. Scholastica M.A. Special Education
B.S. Management Information Targeted Service Students M.A., The College of St. Scholastica
Systems B.A., Concordia College Spring Marie Peden
M.Ed., Saint Mary’s University of Ryan Noel Kleven M.A. Special Education
Jordan Michael Chesnut Minnesota M.A. Education K-12
B.A. Christian Ministries Courtney Elizabeth Peterson
Abigail Kaye Haubrich Ameena Parvez Lalani in absentia
Laurie Kay Collings in absentia in absentia M.A. Special Education
in absentia MBA M.A. Education K-12
M.A. Teaching Marvin Dale Peterson
Carlie Ann Hedlund Rachel Joy Lanquist in absentia
Josie Michele Cramer in absentia Ed.D. Leadership in K-12 M.A. Special Education
B.A. Special Education M.A. Teaching Administration
with honors Dissertation: Disproportionality of Zachary Edward Peterson
Ruth Leia Marie Hein Women in STEM Careers in absentia
Jessica Ashley Davis in absentia B.A., Bethel University M.A. Teaching
in absentia M.A. Special Education M.Ed., Framingham State University
B.A. Human Services
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