ABERDEEN, S.D. ¨C Northern State University is proud to announce that on Saturday, May 4, 257 students will embark on a new chapter of their lives as they graduate during the university¡¯s spring commencement ceremony.

The commencement ceremony is scheduled begin at 10 a.m. and will be held at the Barnett Center. For the convenience of family, friends, and well-wishers unable to attend in person, the event will be streamed live on multiple platforms. Audiences can join the celebration via the Northern State University¡¯s Facebook page, the NSU Graduation and Commencement page, as well as on Midco channel 288, and NVC and locally through cable channel 12.

Live captioning will be accessible via screens during the ceremony, as well as on Facebook and the graduation webpage.

During the ceremony, there will be recognition of five distinguished individuals who will be awarded honorary doctorates for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields. The recipients of these prestigious accolades are Harvey Jewett, Michael Evans, Tim Kessler (posthumously), Eldon Swingler, Jack Thompson.

Northern¡¯s spring and summer graduates are listed below, grouped alphabetically by city and state:

CALIFORNIA

Kylon Miller, Fresno (B.A. Communication Studies)**

COLORADO

Elly Smith, Centennial (B.S. Human Performance)

Madelyn Gonzales, Northglenn (B.S. Biology, Allied Health Certificate)*

FLORIDA

Megan Fowler, Melbourne (A.A. General Studies)

HAWAII

Shayna Asuncion, Ewa Beach (M.S.Ed Sports Performance and Leadership)

IOWA   

Shariah Smith, Des Moines (M.S.Ed Sports Performance and Leadership)

Madison Norris, Graettinger (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Kolton Roth, Graettinger (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Corey Harrell, Knoxville (M.S.Ed Sports Performance and Leadership)

Mikayla Riesberg, Templeton (B.S. Human Performance)**

Sarah Gaul, Urbandale (M.S.Ed Educational Studies)

IDAHO

Tayla Liddle, Idaho Falls (B.S. Human Performance)

Cory Fleetwood, Lewiston (BGS General Studies)

George Bolling, Orofino (B.S. Environmental Science)

KANSAS

Holly Randall, Manhattan (B.S. Biology)**

MINNESOTA

Annabelle Ellerbusch, Barnesville (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)**

Jordan Tschumperlin, Barnesville (B.S. Business Administration)

Lauren Walter, Belle Plaine (B.S. Psychology)

Anna Loe, Blaine (Master of Music Education)

Bryan Johnson, Braham (Master of Music Education)

Zachary Hartford, Chaska (M.S.Ed Sports Performance and Leadership)

Alexis Chase, Chatfield (B.S. Human Performance)**

Dylan Eckart, Circle Pines (B.A. Music)

Maximillian Otto, Delano (B.S. Management)*

Zoe Hardwick, Eden Prairie (M.S.Ed Sports Performance and Leadership)

Jordan Nohre, Evansville (B.S. Psychology)

Dani Morris, Fairmont (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Kinze Stradtman, Fairmont (B.A Sociology; Criminal Justice)

Carly Mekash, Greenbush (M.S.Ed Instructional Design in E-learning)

Ryan Janish, Hallock (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Abigail Rux, Hawley (B.A. Criminal Justice; Sociology)**

Jake Oliphant, Lake Park (M.S.Ed Sports Performance and Leadership)

Mia Zagorski, Lakeville (B.S. Biology, Allied Health Certificate)***

Kelsey Paurus, Long Prairie (M.S.Ed Leadership and Administration)

Autumn McDonnel, Marshall (B.S.Ed English)**

Jack Miller, Minnetonka (B.S. Marketing)

Katherine Pickering, Moorhead (B.S.Ed Elementary Education; Special Education)

Isaac Olson, Pelican Rapids (B.A. History)

Cory St. Martin, Prior Lake (B.S. Accounting)**

Brent Hokeness, Rushmore (B.S. Human Performance)**

Kyle Ewer, Saint Michael (B.S. Business Administration)

Mya Krause, Spicer (B.S. Biology, Allied Health Certificate)**

Jackson Meyer, Watertown (B.S. Business Administration)

Treyson Longstreet, Waverly (B.S. Finance)**

MISSOURI

Alexandria Arndt, Blue Springs (B.A. in Honoribus Criminal Justice)***

Caitlynn Barse, Warrensburg (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)

MONTANA

Darbi Rebo, Helena (M.S. Banking and Financial Services)

NORTH CAROLINA

Brandyn Oakley, Burlington (M.S.Ed Sports Performance and Leadership)

NORTH DAKOTA

Therese Haberman, Bottineau (BME Music Education)*

Kristi Gilbert, Ellendale (A.A. Criminal Justice)^^^

Courtney Olson, Ellendale (A.S. Early Childhood Education)

Bethany Shearer, Lisbon (B.S. Environmental Science; Biology)

Xavier Scott, Mandan (A.A. General Studies)^

Alexander Berry, Mayville (M.S.Ed Leadership and Administration)

Sidney Anderson, Milnor (B.S. Banking and Financial Services)**

Alison Theis, Minot (B.S. Sport Marketing and Administration; Human Performance)**

Jalen Chase, New Town (B.S. Sport Marketing and Administration)

Ricardo Chase, New Town (B.S. Sport Marketing and Administration)

Kevin Leier, Rugby (M.S.Ed Leadership and Administration)

NEBRASKA

Cole Huss, Gretna (B.S. Biology, Allied Health Certificate)

Anabelle Gillen, Mitchell (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)**

Caleb Lazure, Omaha (B.S. Biology, Allied Health Certificate)

Olivia Richardson, Omaha (B.S. Human Performance)

Karson Hesser, Wahoo (B.A. History)

NEVADA

Jordan DeMarce, Henderson (B.S. Management)**

OHIO

Nathaniel Robinson, Dublin (M.S.Ed Sports Performance and Leadership)

SOUTH DAKOTA

Kaylin Achen, Aberdeen (A.A. General Studies)

Jennifer Beck, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Raynor Beierle, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Educational Studies)

Lexys Bender-Vershure, Aberdeen (A.A. General Studies)

Andrew Bergan, Aberdeen (B.S. Finance)

Brookelyn Beyers, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)***

Chrisandra Bierne, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Kathryn Blocker, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Chase Bloomquist, Aberdeen (B.S. Business Administration)

Itzel Brick, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)

Elise Cardella, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Counseling: School)

Jennifer Clark, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Sports Performance and Leadership)

Adam Conner, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Counseling: Clinical Mental Health)

Shaylee Conner, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Counseling: School)

Jaeden Crady, Aberdeen (B.S. Human Performance)

Connor Doran, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Counseling: Clinical Mental Health)

Hsa Law Eh, Aberdeen (BFA Digital Media)

Brent Ekanger, Aberdeen (B.S. Business Administration)**

Timothy English, Aberdeen (B.A Criminal Justice)

Samantha Fletcher, Aberdeen (B.S Business Administration)*

Mary Franssen, Aberdeen (B.S. Human Performance)

Rachelle Gabriel, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Samuel Garner, Aberdeen (B.S. Business Administration)***

Cassidy Gough, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)**

Christina Grettler, Aberdeen (B.A. History, Public History Certificate)

Rebecca Gross, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Joshua Hellwig, Aberdeen (B.S. Business Administration)***

Jordan Hermansen, Aberdeen (BS Biology, Allied Health Certificate)***

Alyssa Hintz, Aberdeen (B.S. Psychology)

Tonya Holter, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Counseling: Clinical Mental Health)

Darrian Hood, Aberdeen (B.S. Human Performance)

Chase Jacobs, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Sports Performance and Leadership)

Destiny Jensen, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed in Honoribus Elementary Education)**
Anya Jones, Aberdeen (BGS General Studies)

Brandon Kannas, Aberdeen (B.S. Sport Marketing and Administration)

Sarah Keen, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Sports Performance and Leadership)

Abigail Kline, Aberdeen (A.S. Business Administration)

Jensen Knoll, Aberdeen (B.S. Psychology)

Hannah Kraft, Aberdeen (B.A. Sociology; Criminal Justice)

Brooke Maier, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)**

Christian Malsom, Aberdeen (B.S. Banking and Financial Services)

Daiova Manuel Tejeda, Aberdeen (B.S. Management)

Maria Martens, Aberdeen (BFA Digital Media)

Antony Martinez, Aberdeen (B.S. Biology)***

Hannah McLeod, Aberdeen (B.A. Criminal Justice)*

Dawson McNeil, Aberdeen (B.S. Banking and Financial Services)

Mattilyn Nehlich, Aberdeen (B.S. Biology)*

Shantel Nelson, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Counseling: Clinical Mental Health)

Michelle O'Keefe, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Educational Studies)

Nicolas Olson, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed Special Education)

Dawson Pfister, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed Social Science)

Clayton Randall II, Aberdeen (B.S. Management)

Augustin Reede, Aberdeen (M.S. Accounting Analytics)

Kendra Reisetter, Aberdeen (B.S. Psychology)

Fionualla Rigg, Aberdeen (B.S. in Honoribus Biology, Allied Health Certificate)***

Leyton Rohlfs, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)*

Dina Rush, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Kaylee Senger, Aberdeen (B.S. Biology; Environmental Science)*

Hailey Sharp, Aberdeen (B.S. Finance)

Jaeden Shaving, Aberdeen (B.A. in Honoribus History)***

Trent Shuey, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed in Honoribus Social Science)**

Kara Sinar, Aberdeen (B.A. in Honoribus English)**

Slater Stolp, Aberdeen (B.S. Business Administration)

Christine Stoltenberg, Aberdeen (M.S. Accounting Analytics)

Lily Tobin, Aberdeen (BFA Digital Media)***

Kaitlyn Vincent, Aberdeen (B.A. Criminal Justice)

Brooke Vitters, Aberdeen (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)

Coralyn Wager, Aberdeen (B.S. Psychology)

Alexis Wald, Aberdeen (A.S. Digital Media)^

Jakob Walden, Aberdeen (BME Music Education: Instrumental)

Emily Waldner, Aberdeen (B.A. English, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate)

Kylie Werner, Aberdeen (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Captain Whitlock, Aberdeen (B.S. Psychology)

Michael Wirth, Aberdeen (M.S. Accounting Analytics)

Madalynn Witte, Aberdeen (A.A. General Studies)

Suzanne Yback, Aberdeen (B.A. Sociology; Criminal Justice)

Tate Schoenfelder, Alexandria (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Angelica Winters, Batesland (B.A. Criminal Justice)

Erica Carda, Bath (B.S. Human Performance)*

Samantha Ferguson, Bath (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)***

Summer Roelke, Beresford (B.A. Criminal Justice, B.S. Psychology)

Aunna Cloos, Big Stone City (B.S. Business Administration, B.A. Art: Graphic Design)**

Connor Knecht, Brandon (M.S. Accounting Analytics)

Calista Kocmick, Brandon (B.S. Biology, Allied Health Certificate)***

Brittney Reiter, Brandon (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)

Jeremy Sommer, Brandon (B.S.Ed Social Science)

Cody Neumann, Brant Lake (B.S. Management Information Systems)

Joy Voss, Bristol (A.A. General Studies)

Sophie Beers, Brookings (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Gabrielle Mischke, Bruce (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)**

Anne Biggins, Burke (M.S.Ed Counseling: School)

Courtney Haug, Castlewood (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Brittany Swenson, Chamberlain (M.S.Ed Special Education)

Makenna Larson, Chester (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)**

Kayla Jensen, Claremont (B.S.Ed in Honoribus Special Education)**

Jessica Huntimer, Colton (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)

Caitlin Podoll, Columbia (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Madison Zwinger, Dimock (B.S.Ed Elementary Education; Special Education)**

Bailey Coats, Doland (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Jazlynn Geditz, Faulkton (B.S.Ed Elementary Education; Special Education)***

Ryleigh Huppler, Florence (B.A. English)**

Brayden Prokop, Florence (B.S. Finance)*

Lauren Geranen, Frederick (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)***

Alyson Anderson, Groton (M.S.Ed Special Education)

Carrie Cole, Groton (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)

Mckenzee Danielson, Harrisburg (B.S. Biology)**

Kayla Wells, Hosmer (M.S. Banking and Financial Services)

Lauren Berkenpas, Huron (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Lu Doh Bwe, Huron (A.A. General Studies)

Megan Denison, Huron (B.S.Ed History)

Brittni Dupris, Huron (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Nicole Horsley, Huron (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Sydney Katz, Huron (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Danielle Kohlmeyer, Huron (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Sarah Miner, Huron (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Addysen Morrison, Huron (B.S. Business Administration)

Noelle Nemmers, Huron (BME Music Education; Instrumental)***

Naw Mal Lur Paw, Huron (A.A. General Studies)

Molly Perry, Huron (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Jessica Rodacker, Huron (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Moo Mu Say, Huron (A.A. General Studies)

Wah Ku Say, Huron (A.A. General Studies)

Brook Tschetter, Huron (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Eh Poh, Huron (B.S. Medical Laboratory Science, A.S. Biotechnology)*^

Katelyn Geditz, Ipswich (B.A. Criminal Justice, B.S. Psychology)**

Halle Heinz, Ipswich (B.S. Psychology)**

Jadon Onken, Ipswich (B.S. Marketing)

Samantha Bambas, Lake Andes (A.A. General Studies)

Darius Swanson, Langford (B.A. in Honoribus Government)*

Sarah Quenzer, Madison (M.S.Ed Special Education)

Avery Schut, Madison (B.S. Accounting)**

Mason Stanford, Madison (B.S. Management Information Systems)

Miranda Thorson, Mansfield (BFA Studio Art)*

Nicole Porch, Martin (B.S. Business Administration)

Emily White, Mellette (A.A. General Studies)

Ella Kasuske, Milbank (A.S. Early Childhood Education)^^^

Rebecca Loehrer, Milbank (BGS General Studies)

Kimberly Van Sambeek, Milbank (M.S.Ed Instructional Design in E-Learning)

Sarah Black, Miller (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Jayda Hunstad, Mina (B.A. Music)**

Sydnie Winter, Mitchell (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)

Jayda Boxley, Pierre (B.S. Psychology)

Kaylee Mehlhaff Harlen, Rapid City (B.S. Business Administration)

Trevor Anderson, Rosholt (B.S. Human Performance)

Vanessa Christensen, Rosholt (B.A. Communication Studies)***

Abigail Ketelhut, Saint Lawrence (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)**

Brandon Lauer, Salem (B.S. Human Performance, B.S.Ed Physical Education)

Emily Anderson, Sioux Falls (Master of Music Education)

Sasha Arabzadeh, Sioux Falls (M.S. Banking and Financial Services)

Nate Brecht, Sioux Falls (B.S. Business Administration)

Jesse Carlson, Sioux Falls (M.S. Banking and Financial Services)

Chevar Carr, Sioux Falls (A.A. General Studies)

Michael Chevalier, Sioux Falls (B.S. Marketing)**

Kaye DesLauriers, Sioux Falls (M.S.Ed Leadership and Administration)

Nichole Fevilien, Sioux Falls (M.S.Ed Special Education)

Suzanne Fitterer, Sioux Falls (B.A. Theater)

Gracelynn Jones, Sioux Falls (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Britney Kennedy, Sioux Falls (B.A. Sociology)

Brandon Kusler, Sioux Falls (M.S.Ed Sports Performance and Leadership)

Grace Schatz, Sioux Falls (B.S.Ed Special Education)**

Melissa Pankratz, Sturgis (M.S.Ed Sports Performance and Leadership)

McKayla Johnston, Summit (B.S.Ed Elementary Education; Special Education)

William Campbell, Tea (B.S.Ed Social Science)

Manaja Hill, Wakpala (BGS General Studies)

Brynn Alfson, Watertown (B.S. Biology)

Megan Dockter, Watertown (BME in Honoribus Music Education; Instrumental)***

Margaret Meland, Watertown (B.S.Ed in Honoribus Elementary Education; Special Education)***

Molly Moes, Watertown (M.S.Ed Special Education)

Dalton Petersen, Watertown (Master of Music Education)

Ryan Stark, Watertown (B.S. Business Education)***

Delanie Tschakert, Watertown (B.S. Finance)**

Kaylan Pool, Webster (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

Jerrit Mehling, Wessington (A.A. General Studies)

Josie Mehling, Wessington (B.S. Management)**

Rita Cook, Wolsey (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

McKenzie Hochhalter, Wolsey (B.S.Ed Elementary Education)

Breanne Allum, Woonsocket (M.S.Ed Teaching and Learning)

TENNESSEE

Maxwell Van Landingham, Franklin (B.S. Human Performance)

WISCONSIN

Mackenzi Matson, Deforest (B.S. Biology, Organismal Biology Certificate)

Ashley Fauske, Kaukauna (B.S. Psychology)

Devin Bahr, La Crosse (M.S.Ed Sports Performance and Leadership)

Joshua Dilling, Oshkosh (B.S. Business Administration)

Kelsey Selden, Prairie du Sac (B.S. Sports Marketing and Administration)***

Andrew Wedwick, Viroqua (B.S.Ed Physical Education)**

INTERNATIONAL

Sierra Sweeney, Canada (B.S. in Honoribus Human Performance)**

Hannah Smith, United Kingdom (BS Psychology)***

Bushra Hulmani, India (B.A. English)

Georgy Turner, South Africa (B.A. International Business, B.S. Management)*

Tashayla Featherman, Myanmar (B.A. Criminal Justice, B.S. Psychology)

Aimee Spahr, China (M.S.Ed Educational Studies)

*** Candidate for Summa Cum Laude

** Candidate for Magna Cum Laude

* Candidate for Cum Laude

^^^ Candidate for Highest Honor

^^ Candidate for High Honor

^ Candidate for Honor