McKendree University Congratulates its Outstanding Students for 2025
(LEBANON, Ill., April 25, 2025) – McKendree University congratulates the following 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
Graham Harvey, East Alton, Ill.; computer science
Evan Sutton, Highland, Ill.; computational science
Division of Science and Mathematics, Dr. Angie LaMora, chairperson
Sydney Bires, Carlinville, Ill.; chemistry
Timothy Downen, Hillsboro, Ill.; biopsychology
Gillian Nicholson, Cottleville, Mo.; biology
Tyler Tripp, Hanover Park, Ill.; data analytics
Sydney Walter, Mascoutah, Ill.; environmental studies
Jonathan Zarr, Glen Carbon, Ill.; mathematics
Division of Social Sciences, Dr. Shelly Lemons, chairperson
Emma McIlhargie, Birch Run, Mich.; sociology
Zane Phillips, Chambersburg, Ill.; international relations
Alexandra Walthes, Mascoutah, Ill.; biopsychology
Mia Wylie, Maryville, Ill.; psychology
Division of Visual and Performing Arts, Dr. Nancy Ypma, chairperson
Adriana Loya, Belleville, Ill.; art
School of Business, Dr. Timothy Ros, chairperson
Alexus Brothers, Mascoutah, Ill.; business administration
Adam Calvert, Trenton, Ill.; cyber defense
Shemeddra Clark, Garland, Texas; sport management
Grace Clement, Wildwood, Mo.; cyber defense
Paul Coronell, Mascoutah, Ill.; business administration
McKenzie Dixon, Bethalto, Ill.; healthcare management
William Doyle, Lockport, Ill.; human resource management
Kara Guetersloh, Carlyle, Ill.; communication studies
Abram Hagedorn, Oregon, Ohio; economics and finance
Ethan Hanson, Houlton, Wis.; marketing
Joseph Jarecki, New Berlin, Wis.; marketing
Lydia McAllister, Tremont, Ill.; management and marketing
Madison Rohn, O’Fallon, Ill.; communication studies
Griffin St. Pierre, Troy, Mo.; sport management
Nicholas Timmermann, Germantown, Ill.; economics and finance
Maria Voss, Maryville, Ill.; accounting
Master of Business Administration
Alyssa Alexander, Fremont, Calif.; cyber defense
Brian Heggie, Freeburg, Ill.; corporate finance
Julia Hunt, New Baden, Ill.; human resource management
Reagan Mauch, Columbia, Ill.; digital marketing
Estelle Nordmann, Trenton, Ill.; business administration
Joelle Tabernal, Utrecht, Netherlands; business administration
School of Education, Dr. Michael Downton, chairperson
Riley Bishop, Grayslake, Ill.; physical education
Olivia Brumley, Granite City, Ill.; special/elementary education
James Cronin, Naperville, Ill.; middle school social science
Eddie Frieling, Glen Carbon, Ill.; middle school science
Sarah Hemann, Pocahontas, Ill.; middle school English and language arts
Lea Hoock, Waterloo, Ill.; music education
Jennifer McBroom, Waterloo, Ill.; elementary education - paraprofessional
Ally Schuneman, Glen Carbon, Ill.; elementary education
Dean Travous, Trenton, Ill.; social science secondary education
Alexandria Terveer, Mascoutah, Ill.; history secondary education
Master of Arts in Education
Nisha Bolsey, Chicago, Ill.; secondary initial licensure
Rebecca Guest, Vienna, Ill; educational administration and leadership
Nathan Hoke, Columbia, Ill.; teacher leadership licensure
Mariya Hristova, Arlington Heights, Ill.; middle school initial licensure
Elizabeth Ketchum, Aviston, Ill.; educational studies
Krystine King, Collinsville, Ill.; special education initial licensure
Katy Rahar, St. Jacob, Ill.; special education
Kiera Roberts, Flossmoor, Ill.; K-12 initial licensure
Maegan Stone, Belleville, Ill.; educational studies – reading
Specialist in Education
Abagail Atwood, Wayne City, Ill.; curriculum design and instruction
Phillip Hosfeldt, Vienna, Ill.; superintendent licensure
Christine Oplinger, Belleville, Ill.; curriculum design and instruction
Sarah Phelps, St. Jacob, Ill.; curriculum design and instruction
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Division of Health Professions, Dr. Katy Gayford, chairperson
Maci Meyer, Hubertus, Wis.; exercise science and sport performance
Master of Arts
Erin Delgado, Edwardsville, Ill.; clinical mental health counseling
Kinsey Vergason, Maceo, Ky.; performance psychology and leadership
Master of Science in Athletic Training
Rhian Dobinson, Farnborough, United Kingdom; athletic training
Division of Nursing, Dr. Kendra Taylor, chairperson
Lastarsha Blanch, Swansea, Ill.; nursing
Anjum Walia, Marion, Ill.; nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Mary Bauer, Brandenburg, Ky.; nursing management and administration
Ashtyn Jany, Rome, Ga.; nursing education
Rachel Smith, Godfrey, Ill.; population health
Donovan Vincent, Cordova, Tenn.; health administration
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Ashley Baity, Tunnel Hill, Ill.; ethical leadership
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