Morningside College conferred 270 bachelor\u2019s degrees and 185\u00a0 Master of Arts in Teaching degrees during its 115th spring commencement held\u00a0 Saturday, May 11.<\/p>\n
In addition to the spring graduates, degrees were conferred\u00a0 upon August and December 2012 graduates, as well as students expected to\u00a0 graduate in August 2013. Morningside awarded honorary Doctor of Humane Letters\u00a0 degrees to Robbie Rohlena of Sioux City, a longtime Morningside instructor and\u00a0 administrator, and Jeffrey Selingo, editor at large for The Chronicle of Higher\u00a0 Education in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n
Dr. Patrick F. McKinlay, professor of political science at\u00a0 Morningside, received the 2013 Lucille and Charles Wert Faculty Award for\u00a0 excellence in teaching. The award recognizes the faculty member judged by his\u00a0 or her peers to best exemplify the ideals of the teaching profession at\u00a0 Morningside.<\/p>\n
Outstanding graduates who were recognized with special\u00a0 awards in their fields of study included: Kathleen M. Arnts of Alta, Iowa,\u00a0 Dean\u2019s Award in Professional Services and Influence; Kaeli J. Austin of Sioux\u00a0 City, Marie Bandholz Award in Special Education; Lydia M. Bienlien of Glenwood,\u00a0 Iowa, Dean\u2019s Award in Sciences; Daniel J. Cunningham of Bettendorf, Iowa,\u00a0 Graduating Senior Art Award; Danielle N. Dahlkoetter of Grant, Neb., Montford\u00a0 and Gertrude Knepper Award in English; John W. Harris of Holstein, Iowa,\u00a0 Lawrence Bandholz Award in Mathematical Sciences; Kevra T. Hawk of\u00a0 Williamsburg, Iowa, Tevis Masters Award for Excellence in Action Research;\u00a0 Robin L. Jackson of Urbandale, Iowa, Lorraine E. Knepper Award in Nursing;\u00a0 Nancy Martin of Morning Sun, Iowa, Owens Masters Award for Professional\u00a0 Service; Brianna S. Mozer of Sioux City, Dr. Tom Curry Outstanding Business\u00a0 Student Award; Jennifer L. Noel of Geneva, Neb., Dean\u2019s Award in Fine Arts;\u00a0 Rachel J. Penning of Granville, Iowa, Dr. Tom Curry Outstanding Business\u00a0 Student Award; Chase R. Shanafelt of Sioux City, Dr. B. G. Knepper Award in\u00a0 English; Donald E. Short III of Sioux City, Dr. Paul C. Koch Award in\u00a0 Education; Nancy Waterstraat of Stralsund, Germany, Dean\u2019s Award in Humanities.<\/p>\n
Morningside College awards general honors based on\u00a0 undergraduate work completed at the college and according to the grade point\u00a0 averages (GPAs) designated as follows:<\/p>\n
*Cum Laude (with honor) at 3.50<\/p>\n
**Magna Cum Laude (with great honor) at 3.66<\/p>\n
***Summa Cum Laude (with highest honor) at 3.81.<\/p>\n
General honors noted are based upon GPAs as of the end of\u00a0 the fall 2012 semester.<\/p>\n
The spring graduates were as follows:<\/p>\n
Bachelor of Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n Sioux City:<\/strong> Cole A. Albright, Aaron J. Book, Christopher M.\u00a0 Calvillo, Kip S. Condon, Brittany L. Conolly, Mikaela M. Cooper, Victoria T.\u00a0 Elphic*, Lindze A. Hass**, Jennifer E. Kinzey, Kory R. Kistner, Courtney J.\u00a0 Lucart*, Sunnie E. Ludwigs, Cristina F. McCrystal, Jeremy G. Myers, Mayra A.\u00a0 Orozco, Matthew W. Ponder, Gerald R. Robbins Jr., Cody R. Skinner.<\/p>\n Iowa:<\/strong> Leah K. Albert, Hinton; Michael L. Bumgardner,\u00a0 Hawkeye; Daniel J. Cunningham, Bettendorf; Seth A. Duff, Odebolt; Ashley M.\u00a0 Eberly***, Lawton; Zeba M. Fazeli, Le Mars; Sarah L. Feuchtenberger***, Hinton;\u00a0 Erin J. Hedlund, Hinton; Jarrett M. Heubrock, Aurelia; Kevin D. Huggenberger,\u00a0 Merrill; Jacy L. Jahn, Denison; Allison A. Jansen, Lawton; Bailee K. Keizer,\u00a0 Missiouri Valley; Emily R. Lechtenberg*, Denison; Breanna J. Mathes***,\u00a0 Cherokee; Jordon M. McCubbin, Fort Dodge; Megan R. McLaury, Spencer; Keisha L.\u00a0 Meyer, Terril; Broderick J. Miller, Ankeny;\u00a0\u00a0 Chad A. Morehead, Akron; Mackenzie E. Neely, Roland; Benjamin E.\u00a0 Nuzum***, Mondamin; Jake L. Parker, Anthon; Jarrod H. Reese, Emmetsburg; Dylan\u00a0 A. Reynolds, Rock Rapids; Kristin L. Rodenburg, Mapleton; Briana J. Schaeuble,\u00a0 Kingsley; John C. Sievert, Westfield; Kelci J. Teut***, Hinton; Douglas W.\u00a0 Thompson, Hartley; Spencer B. Walker, Sergeant Bluff; Tanya J. Webb, Cherokee;\u00a0 Kirstin L. Wessling, Holstein.<\/p>\n Nebraska:<\/strong> Shelby R. Beaudette**, Walthill; Ashley M.\u00a0 Boman**, Clay Center; Riley J. Callan, Ord; Danielle N. Dahlkoetter***, Grant;\u00a0 Cody J. Hammer, Omaha; Colby W. Henderson, Wakefield; Tyler M. Lenz*, Lincoln;\u00a0 Elizabeth A. McQuistan*, Valentine; Kimberly C. Mendoza, South Sioux City;\u00a0 Jennifer L. Noel, Geneva; Nicole M. Seier*, Lincoln; Marcus R. Smith, Crete.<\/p>\n Other states:<\/strong> Emily E. Beckfield*,New Brighton, Minn.; Karen\u00a0 R. Hatlestad*, Maplewood, Minn.; Elizabeth A. Norton*, Yuma, Ariz.; Jamison K.\u00a0 Parkhill, Sparks Glencoe, Md.; Jescy C. Rodriguez, North Arlington, N.J.;\u00a0 Charles E. Szitas***, Meadville, Pa.; Justin D. Tjaden, Julesburg, Colo.<\/p>\n International:<\/strong> Gustav Hollnagel***, Dresden, Germany; Haoqi\u00a0 Jin, Linhai, China; Nancy Waterstraat***, Stralsund, Germany.<\/p>\n Bachelor of Science<\/strong><\/p>\n Sioux City:<\/strong> Mohsan Ali, Amy E. Baer, Brian T. Block, Gena M.\u00a0 Cutler, Michael C. Fischer, Fernando Franco Jr.***, Travis L. Hanson***,\u00a0 Nicholas J. Hessa**, Cole G. Hoff, Madison M. Knight, Jordyn J. Lapierre**,\u00a0 Ashley J. Lewis, Kevin L. Long**, Bobbi Jo C. McManaman, Heather G. Mesmer,\u00a0 Brianna S. Mozer***, Chisato Murillo, Cody T. Neddermeyer*, Breanna M.\u00a0 Schwartz***, Donald E. Short III***, Derik D. Simenson, Whitney E. Wee.<\/p>\n Iowa: <\/strong>Andrew J. Anthofer, Coon Rapids; Christopher C.\u00a0 Balliet, Sergeant Bluff; Lydia M. Bienlien***, Glenwood; Taylor M. Chapman*,\u00a0 Spencer; Alisa K. Christensen*, Newell; Cody R. Danko, Hartley; Nathaniel A.\u00a0 Drees*, Spencer; Miranda L. Ebert*, Cherokee; Shelby A. Feldt, Monroe; Stefanie\u00a0 J. Ford***, Brooklyn; Blake S. Fostvedt**, Council Bluffs; Jeffrey J. Gacke,\u00a0 Rock Rapids; Marissa B. Gregg***, Hawarden; Laura J. Grote**, Neola; Samuel D.\u00a0 Halse**, Rock Rapids; John W. Harris***, Holstein; Kyle H. Huggenberger,\u00a0 Merrill; Michael T. Huseman*, Alta; Kyle A. Larkin, Council Bluffs; Alyssa S.\u00a0 Louison, Le Mars; Jedidiah J. McCoy***, Climbing Hill; Tressa L. Miller,\u00a0 Corning; Georgia M. Mize, Moville; Michael T. Oetken***, Akron; Michael A.\u00a0 O’Neal**, Hornick; Rachel J. Penning***, Granville; Nicholas P. Putnam*, Dow\u00a0 City; McKenzie K. Reece, Forest City; Sean D. Richardson, Lawton; Blake M.\u00a0 Schany***, Emmetsburg; Kristin L. Shaw**, Creston; Allison M. Smith, Davenport;\u00a0 Kayla R. Smith, Fonda; Kaylee L. Spotts***, Ida Grove; Adam M. Sullivan,\u00a0 Peosta; Rachel M. Thompson, Lawton; Chelsie M. Trask, Rockford; Casey L.\u00a0 Vetter, Arcadia; Stephanie S. Wibben, Rock Rapids; Jordan M. Wineland**,\u00a0 Grimes; Josh A. Winkel, Newell.<\/p>\n Nebraska:<\/strong> Hanna N. Blum**, Gretna; Keith R. Chvatal, Wahoo;\u00a0 Kirsten M. Dargy, LaVista; Paul A. Davies, Pilger; Claire E. DeRoin**, South\u00a0 Sioux City; Chelsey K. Dunivan***, Meadow Grove; Mary K. Froeschl**, Falls\u00a0 City; Taylor R. Gatz**, South Sioux City; Cameron M. Meter***, Lincoln; Shane\u00a0 D. O’Connell, Omaha; Mariah P. Stauffer**, Omaha; Amber J. Wortmann,\u00a0 Hartington.<\/p>\n Other states:<\/strong> Erin R. Barkley, North Sioux City, S.D.;\u00a0 Krystal L. Carlson***, Richfield, Minn.; Nathan T. Connelly, North Sioux City,\u00a0 S.D.; Jeremiah J. Curry, Elk Point, S.D.; Kaitlin A. Gerber*, Worthington,\u00a0 Minn.; Rebecca L. Hansen*, Darwin, Minn.; John J. McEwen, Canton, Ohio; Hanna\u00a0 L. Mortimer, Rapid City, S.D.; Tyler J. Omundson, Lantana, Texas; William S.\u00a0 Pfau, McHenry, Ill.; Reid T. Rosen***, Fairmont, Minn.; Adam L. Sexton, McCook\u00a0 Lake, S.D.<\/p>\n Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/strong><\/p>\n Sioux City:<\/strong> Jessica N. Bliven***, Monica L. Iverson,\u00a0 Jerilynn J. Perry**.<\/p>\n Iowa:<\/strong> Kathleen M. Arnts***, Alta; Kelsey K. Barker, Alta;\u00a0 Janice L. Bergman*, Arthur; Amanda L. Bryan, Denison; Trisha M. Douvia, Le\u00a0 Mars; Robin L. Jackson**, Urbandale; Aaron J. King, Bronson; Rebecca A.\u00a0 Lenhart, Storm Lake; Katherine L. Matasovsky**, Storm Lake; Selena J. Miller,\u00a0 Saint Charles; Emily C. Nutting, Milo; Kelsey L. Raper, Cherokee; Kathryn J.\u00a0 Rasmussen, Jefferson; Tabitha A. Shepherd**, Corning; Tessa F. Sievert***,\u00a0 Akron; Jamie J. Swotek, Council Bluffs; Kara R. Yoerger*, Le Mars.<\/p>\n Other states:<\/strong> Laura E. Bruce, Champlin, Minn.; Taylor L.\u00a0 Chapman, Lenexa, Kan.; Alyssa N. Geerdes, Brandon, S.D.; Adison T. Gillett,\u00a0 Omaha, Neb.; Taylor J. Johnson, Arlington, Neb.; Lacey A. Tuttle, Elk Point,\u00a0 S.D.; Michelle L. Weber, Eagan, Minn.<\/p>\n Bachelor of Music<\/strong><\/p>\n Joel T. Dorsett, Sioux City.<\/p>\n Bachelor of Music Education<\/strong><\/p>\n Elizabeth A. Fish, Carroll, Iowa.<\/p>\n Master of Arts in Teaching Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n Sioux City:<\/strong> Jennifer C. Bruening, Kamyl R. Hoing, Rafael A.\u00a0 Monasterio, Leslee I. Reiter.<\/p>\n Iowa:<\/strong> Megan Abens, Grimes; Allison Adams, Norwalk; Jill\u00a0 Alessio, Des Moines; Katherine Al-Khanfar, Ottumwa; Anna Bemer, Cedar Rapids;\u00a0 Bernadine Bieber, Des Moines; Carolyn Carlson, Sanborn; Dustin Cassler,\u00a0 Bondurant; Marissa A. Clabaugh, North Liberty; Jeramiah Cox, Pleasant Hill;\u00a0 Kara Dodds, Dubuque; Sarah Downing, Charles City; Lisa Drinkall, Cedar Rapids;\u00a0 Christopher J. Dyer, Shenandoah; Barbara Edwards, Des Moines; Rachel Y.\u00a0 Edwards, Iowa City; Lisa A. Ehlers, Lawton; Amber D. Evans, Laurens; Nicole\u00a0 Gish, Des Moines; Heather Goodrich, Des Moines; Elizabeth M. Gretillat, Britt;\u00a0 Rose Heims, Central City; Aaron Hohl, Des Moines; Bobbie J. Hugo, Cedar Rapids;\u00a0 Frances M. Isley, Indianola; Makenzie Johnson, Des Moines; Karen Jones-Treinen,\u00a0 Ankeny; James Jordan, Coralville; Nicole Kimm, Dubuque; Kristine Kliewer,\u00a0 Kalona; Suzanne Koenck, Graettinger; Mable Kurian, Marshalltown; Scott M.\u00a0 Lammer, Dubuque; Ashley Lathrum, Mitchellville; Diana Lemke, Sibley; Katie E.\u00a0 Lombard, Ankeny; Rebekka Maass, West Des Moines; Nancy Martin, Morning Sun;\u00a0 Vanessa Minick, Des Moines; Matthew C. Oliver, Milo; Jenna Olson, Maquoketa;\u00a0 Ashli J. Perry, Swisher; Jacob Phillips, Mason City; Megan M. Pigott, Cherokee;\u00a0 Angela A. Read, Bellevue; Holly K. Rexroat, Des Moines; Amy Ricks, Dubuque;\u00a0 Sherri Riggan, Lacona; Sara Riley, Cherokee; Pamela A. Ryan, Webster City;\u00a0 Shawn Sandersfeld, Middle Amana; Judi R. Simon, Dyersville; Amanda M. Smith,\u00a0 Stratford; Amy S. Snowden, Ankeny; Katie Sonsalla, Webster City; Kelly L.\u00a0 Stewart, Otho; Allison Stout, Oskaloosa; Kristen A. Turner, Estherville; Laura\u00a0 Van Otterloo, Spencer; Karina Vander Weerdt, Pella; Neomi Voeller Case, Des\u00a0 Moines; Gina Walter-Dunn, Ottumwa; Erin Weiland, Hinton; Sarah L. Wessels,\u00a0 Belmond.<\/p>\n Other states: <\/strong>Michele M. Ellingson, Omaha, Neb.; Jessica\u00a0 Gill, South Sioux City\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 , Neb.; Tara Job,\u00a0 Vermillion, S.D.; Jeffrey Kassal,Omaha, Neb.; Dawna Kurtz, Fulton, Ill.; Tamara\u00a0 Pfaffle, North Sioux City, S.D.<\/p>\n The following students are expected to graduate in August\u00a0 2013 and participated in the exercises:<\/p>\n Bachelor of Arts <\/strong><\/p>\n Sioux City:<\/strong> Samantha E. Dailey*, Chase R. Shanafelt, Shawn\u00a0 P. Sullivan, Brooke N. Williams.<\/p>\n Iowa: Zachary J. Ascherl, Westfield; James R. Brooks,\u00a0 Belmond; Andrew R. Dougherty, Moville; Sean C. Elliott, Spencer; Derrick J.\u00a0 Freese, Treynor; Clayton M. King, Lawton; Michelle K. Kuester, Sergeant Bluff;\u00a0 Cory D. Maassen, Hancock; Jared K. Masterson, Bettendorf.<\/p>\n Nebraska:<\/strong> Allison D. Beutler, Norfolk; Ryan M. Boell,\u00a0 Oakland; Alberto Ledesma, South Sioux City; Alexander F. Stopak, Omaha; Adam D.\u00a0 Wademan, Crete.<\/p>\n Other states:<\/strong> Seth C. McCauley, Lawrence, Kan.<\/p>\n Bachelor of Science<\/strong><\/p>\n Sioux City:<\/strong> Kayla M. Betsworth, Cory R. Derochie, Mandria A.\u00a0 Moran, Jessica A. Prather.<\/p>\n Iowa: <\/strong>David C. King, Le Mars; Jacob J. Lehmann, Merrill;\u00a0 Carter M. Ridenour, Bettendorf.<\/p>\n Other states:<\/strong> Alexandra J. Lohry***, Dakota Dunes, S.D.;\u00a0 Matthew S. Maresh, Central City, Neb.; Alexis M. Stabile, Steamboat Springs,\u00a0 Colo.; Judith E. Stanton, Laurel, Neb.<\/p>\n Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/strong><\/p>\n Jewel A. Sheley***, South Sioux City, Neb.<\/p>\n Bachelor of Music<\/strong><\/p>\n Haley E. Gabriel, Holdrege, Neb.<\/p>\n The following August or December 2012 graduates participated\u00a0 in the exercises:<\/p>\n Bachelor of Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n Sioux City: <\/strong>Courtney Brown, Amanda L. Suing**, Joshua G. Thomas**.<\/p>\n Iowa: Jacob R. Chambers, Hospers; Darcy A. Christensen,\u00a0 Council Bluffs; Melissa M. Cruise, Westgate; Tahaun L. Fountain, Des Moines;\u00a0 Kevin W. Green, Holstein; Gregory D. Kolpin, Aurelia; Jennifer A. Nielsen,\u00a0 Spencer; John R. Tietsort, Battle Creek.<\/p>\n Other states: <\/strong>Miranda L. Christian, Centennial, Colo.<\/p>\n Bachelor of Science<\/strong><\/p>\n Sioux City:<\/strong> Kaeli J. Austin***, Jesse W. Derrick, Brooke M.\u00a0 Haltli, Brittany L. Poss***, Michael T. Seaton, Andrea L. Stodola***, Linda R.\u00a0 Wideman*.<\/p>\n Iowa:<\/strong> Brittany K. Buren**, Vail; Barbara A. Burson***,\u00a0 Lawton; Joshua J. Bush*, Cleghorn; Derek A. Dougherty, Mapleton; Kelsie K.\u00a0 Gagnon, Merrill; Jared D. Goforth, Polk City; Kimberly J. Heberer, Sergeant\u00a0 Bluff; Jacquelyn M. Kessenich**, Le Mars; Nathan J. McDonald, Underwood; Andrea\u00a0 A. Miller, Le Mars; James J. Nitz, Cherokee; Joseph G. O’Neill, Le Mars; Dustin\u00a0 L. Potter, Bedford; Jessica R. Sievers*, Quimby; Courtney J. Vaughn**, Fort\u00a0 Dodge; Emily A. Wassom*, Spencer; Derek L. White***, Grimes.<\/p>\n Nebraska:<\/strong> Kerie A. Ehlers, West Point; Maria\u00a0 D. Guzman**, South Sioux City; Jenna N. Kral**, Crete; Anastasia M. Ott***,\u00a0 Trumbull; Ismael Valadez, South Sioux City.<\/p>\n Other states:<\/strong> Jacquelyn M. Adams, McCook Lake, S.D.;\u00a0 Samantha L. Hollingshead, North Sioux City, S.D.; Levi S. Owen, Sun City,\u00a0 Ariz.; Taylor W. Rasmussen, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Jason D. Vaith***, Scotland,\u00a0 S.D.<\/p>\n Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/strong><\/p>\n Sioux City:<\/strong> Alisa D. Knutson<\/p>\n Master of Arts in Teaching Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n Sioux City:<\/strong> Sarah M. Boesch, Betsy P. Ingenthron, Shawna L. Sonksen,\u00a0 Amanda A. Worden.<\/p>\n Iowa:<\/strong> Joel P. Allen, De Witt; Aaron R. Anderson, Mason City;\u00a0 Michelle H. Bennett, Ankeny; Susan A. Bordenaro, Des Moines; Tara D.\u00a0 Braithwaite, Pella; Jennifer R. Brase, Marion; Brenda J. Butler, Albia; Shari\u00a0 J. Butler, Waukee; Billie J. Buss, Allison; Theresa M. Cheever, Dubuque; Sarah\u00a0 E. Chenoweth, Johnston; Geralyn M. Christensen, Harlan; Justin M. Colbert,\u00a0 Altoona; Jennifer A. Davis, Fort Dodge; Amy L. DeWaard, Pella; Kristi Druvenga,\u00a0 Oelwein; Angela M. Ellis, Pleasantville; Erin Essy, Ankeny; Crystal D. Gassman,\u00a0 Marshalltown; Jennifer L. Gay, Lenox; Mitchell D. Gearhart, Grimes; Jill M.\u00a0 Geissler, Clear Lake; Mary L. Gipp, Granger; Sarah K. Gorman, New Hampton;\u00a0 Emmalee A. Grote, Johnston; Mary J. Hall, Keokuk; Evie L. Halvorson, Fort\u00a0 Dodge; Brett G. Hansen, Emmetsburg; Kevra T. Hawk, Williamsburg; Rachel L.\u00a0 Hejna, Ventura; Mary S. Hellige, Fort Madison; Abigail R. Hightower, Des Moines;\u00a0 Victoria J. Hintz Bueno, Windsor Heights; Dustin H. Hockman, West Des Moines;\u00a0 Janie M. Houselog, Dubuque; Kristin D. Jones Shelton, Huxley; Lonna J. Kaster,\u00a0 Eddyville; Andrew D. Kleeman, Le Mars; Kara M. Kluesner, Epworth; Kimberly K.\u00a0 Kolling, Johnston; Mollie E. Koopmans, Ireton; Leigh E. Landes, New London;\u00a0 Chris M. Lang, Orange City; Tiffany J. Lange, Clinton; Angela M. LeValley, West\u00a0 Des Moines; Diane M. Lichtenberg, Bettendorf; Tyler L. Lloyd, Sheldon; Janell\u00a0 L. Lynch, Coon Rapids; Joshua D. Malenosky, Rock Valley; Lori N. Manley,\u00a0 Marion; Deborah A. Matthews,\u00a0 Ottumwa;\u00a0 Dustin J. Mead, Des Moines; Amanda K. Mefferd, Manson; Megan A. Meinders,\u00a0 Ottumwa; Jennifer L. Miller, Lacona; Denise M. Moeller, Newhall; Lindsay A.\u00a0 Moeller, Muscatine; Jill R. Muenchrath, Sloan; Michael W. Mullis, Dyersville;\u00a0 Laura L. Nicodemus, Waukee; Lisa A. Noe, Ottumwa; Sue L. Nordstrom, Fort Dodge;\u00a0 Abby Norton, Pleasant Hill; Christopher J. Novak, Waukee; Rebecca Olson, Adel;\u00a0 Aaaron Pals, West Des Moines; Kerry L. Pasker, Manchester; Rory A. Payne, Alta;\u00a0 Sara J. Pibal, Lytton; Michelle L. Price, Cedar Rapids; Scott T. Powell,\u00a0 Pleasant Hill; Melissa L. Roller, Monticello; Lori A. Rushman, Ottumwa; Annette\u00a0 K. Saxion, Central City; Jennifer D. Schauer, Dickeyville; Jennifer D. Schauf,\u00a0 Oelwein; Shayla L. Schilling, New Sharon; Stephanie A. Schmadeke, Denison;\u00a0 Lindsey J. Schroeder, Slater; Ross A. Schumaker, Kalona; Dennis Simon, Rockwell\u00a0 City; Stacy L. Snow, Johnston; Monika M. Steffen, Dyersville; Kelly Swan,\u00a0 Bloomfield; Lindsay M. Swartzendruber, Iowa City; Gretchen Taylor,\u00a0 Marshalltown; Christine E. Toft, Davenport; Lindsay M. Topping, Epworth;\u00a0 Lindsey K. Updike, Grimes; Jacob Urbatsch, Northwood; Molly C. Vander Linden,\u00a0 Spencer; Abbie Vander Maten, Hull; David W. Van Groll; Greeley; Yolanda Voss,\u00a0 Toddville; Alison Warren, Ankeny; Kristin Weiland, Dubuque; Sheila K. Welander,\u00a0 Rockwell City; Carol Wheeler, Osceola; Benjamin A. Wilson, Dubuque; Kayla M.\u00a0 Wilson, Dubuque; Cynthia Witt, Rock Rapids; Aaron Zuspann, Vinton.<\/p>\n Other states:<\/strong> Tony J. Fischer, Bellevue, Neb.; Tammy L.\u00a0 Schroeder, Three Lakes,\u00a0 Wis.; Patricia L. Van de Riet, Saint Louis, Mo.; Mark Wackwitz, Pueblo, Colo.;\u00a0 Leroy M. Wilch, Vermillion, S.D.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Morningside College conferred 270 bachelor\u2019s degrees and 185\u00a0 Master of Arts in Teaching degrees during its 115th spring commencement held\u00a0 Saturday, May 11. In addition to the spring graduates, degrees were conferred\u00a0 upon August and December 2012 graduates, as well as students expected to\u00a0 graduate in August 2013. 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