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

 

-McK-