Northern Michigan University has announced its outstanding graduating seniors and graduate students. Most of them will receive their degrees at NMU's spring commencement on Saturday, May 6, in the Superior Dome.
The outstanding graduating seniors and their departments are shown below (listed by hometowns in alphabetical order, with Michigan cities first):
Michigan:
Bad Axe: Amber Essenmacher, English
Canton: Anna Weaver, Languages
Gladstone: Annie Balender, Political Science
Grand Haven: Esther Byington, Criminal Justice
Grand Rapids: Christina Ferrera, Biology; Riley Box, Social Work
Howell: Olivia Dunn, International Studies
Ishpeming: Ivan Wiljanen, Nursing; Juniper Blandin, Sociology and Anthropology
Kingsford: Bailey Johnson, Health and Human Performance
Marquette: Eyn Nye, Technology and Occupational Services
Negaunee: Davin Hemmila, Math and Computer Sciences
Petosky: Mary Grosskopf, Clinical Sciences
Portage: John Foley, Psychological Science
Portland: Graham Talbott, Economics
Zeeland: Abby O'Connel, Music
Illinois:
Oak Lawn: Sylvia Bednarczyck, Theater and Dance
Kentucky:
Olive Hill: Matthew Bemis, Philosophy
Minnesota:
Eagan: Elana Manas, Physics
Lake Elmo: Matthew Bourne, Engineering Technology
Maple Grove: Kate Pouliot, Communication and Media Studies
Minneapolis: Anna Kelley, Elementary Education
New York:
Tully: Katie Hayes, Chemistry
Ohio:
Yellow Springs: Gwendolin Mollica, History
Wisconsin:
Pound: Faith King, Art & Design
The outstanding graduate students with their respective departments are:
Michigan:
Flint: Dahlia Kassel: Psychological Science
Galesburg: Sarah Triemstra, Health and Human Performance
Rochester Hills: Kimberly Rodriguez, Education Specialist
Wakefield: Allison Kupitz, Political Science
Minnesota:
Bemidji: Anna Ogren, Health and Human Performance
Missouri:
Columbia: Julia Talen, English
Wisconsin:
Madison: Zachary Farrand, Biology