| Candidates for Graduation (by State) |
Commencement exercises for the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 21, on the campus mall In case of rain, the event will be held in Lysaker Gymnasium.
Baccalaureate, associate in applied science, and associate in science degrees will be conferred upon graduates, subject to completion of all curriculum requirements.
At 2:00 p.m., the processional will enter the campus mall led by the Mace-Bearer Richard Christenson, associate professor of Speech. The procession includes Faculty Marshal Robert Smith, associate professor and Business Management Center Director; the faculty; candidates for degrees and platform guests.
UMC Chancellor Donald Sargeant and U of M Regent Patricia Spence will confer the degrees, while UMC Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Douglas Knowlton will present the candidates. The Honorable Spence will also bring greetings from the Board of Regents and will address the graduates.
Spence is vice chair of the Board of Regents. She is a homemaker and former mayor of Little Falls. She earned a bachelor of science degree in home economics from the University of Minnesota. She has taught school, co-directed a U.S. Department of Education project for rural youth, owned and managed a retail business, and served as Morrison County economic development director. She was elected to three terms as mayor and has provided leadership to many educational and governmental boards, including the Minnesota Supreme Court Board of Continuing Legal Education, the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Central Minnesota Initiative Fund.
UMC Student Forum President Barb Sabino, business management major from Queens, NY, will pass the Torch to President-elect Shon Naslund, agricultural industries sales and management major from Lake Park.
President of the UMC Alumni Association, Twylla (Johnson) Altepeter class of 1968, will offer congratulations to the graduates. The presentation of colors will be by the Grand Forks Air Force Base Color Guard, and special music will be presented by the UMC Choir under the direction of George French, assistant director of music and theather.
The public is welcome to attend the commencement exercises and the reception in Brown Dining Room following the ceremonies.
Following is a list of spring and summer quarter candidates for graduation at the University of Minnesota:
Ada
- Nicholas J. Arends, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
- Patrice R. Gerber, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, health management
- Bruce A. Ramstorf, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, food processing management
- Geoffrey A. Visser, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
Akeley
- Sandra L. Moore, associate degree, dietetic technician
Alberta
- Michael P. Hettver, bachelor of science degree, business management
Albert Lea
- Rebecca M. Kessel, associate degree, horticulture
Alvarado
- Annie H. Blackmun, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
Angus
- Darren M. Carlson, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Apple Valley
- Aaron R. Immerfall, bachelor of science degree, business management
Arco
- Christopher W. Noble, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management and plant industries management
Argyle
- Sara J. Dufault, associate degree, agricultural business; Paige G. Guetter, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Badger
- Kevin G. Leiran, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, business management
Bagley
- Gwen D. Hoie, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
- Tamilee D. Nennich, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, animal industries management
Barnesville
- Nathan E. Ernst, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Barrett
- Timothy R. Olson, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
Baudette
- George M. Swentik, Jr., bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
Beltrami
- Jo A. Gast, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
Bertha
- Shelli A. Brown, summa cum laude, associate degree, early childhood education
- Amy L. Robben, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, equine industries management
Brainerd
- Freddy E. Mogensen, associate degree, animal/dairy science
- Jesse J. Ramsdell, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Brandon
- Bernard J. Boesen, Jr., bachelor of science degree, information networking management
Brooten
- Byron A. Fischer, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Browerville
- Sharon E. Remer, associate degree, equine science
Borup
- Karolyn E. Joop, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, hotel, restaurant and institutional management and cum laude, associate degree, dietetic technician and business
Boyd
- Alicia J. Wiebe, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Buffalo
- William T. Neumann, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Burnsville
- Fred C. Hall, associate degree, dietetic technician
Callaway
- Natalie A. Foltz, associate degree, animal/dairy science
Chisholm
- Melissa J. Pender, associate degree, animal/dairy science and equine science
Clearbrook
- Alison J. Hanson, associate degree, early childhood education
Cokato
- Brent O. Pokornowski, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
Cold Spring
- Gregory T. Nathan, bachelor of science degree, early childhood program management
Crookston
- David J. Clauson, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
- Jacey L. Clauson, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, business management
- Timothy L. Coauette, associate degree, agricultural business
- James M. Dans, associate degree, agronomy/soils
- Brock A. Hanson, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
- Bonnie K. Herrin, bachelor of science degree, health management
- Mark A. Jacobson, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
- Karen A. Keller, associate degree, business
- David G. Letnes, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
- Randall C. Montonye, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, hotel, restaurant, and institutional management and summa cum laude, associate degree, marketing and management
- John L. Mostoller, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
- Sheila L. Myrold, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
- Trish T. Nelson, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
- Eric S. Perkins, bachelor of science degree, hotel, restaurant, and institutional management and associate degree, marketing and management
- Tracy L. Peters, bachelor of science degree, health management
- Chris E. Peterson, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
- Candi L. Roper, bachelor of science degree, information networking management and associate degree, administrative office management
- Brian N. Sautter, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
- Stacy J. Schulz, associate degree, dietetic technician
- Andrew T. Skretvedt, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
- Todd A. Strack, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
- William H. Swift, associate degree, business administration
- Sheri A. Tomaszewski, associate degree, administrative office management
- Cynthia L. Tyler, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, business management
- Troy A. Wagner, bachelor of science degree, applied management
- Carolyn M. Weber, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
Dalton
- Blaine C. Hansel, bachelor of science degree, business management
- Benjamin J. Lindquist, bachelor of science degree, animal industries management
Detroit Lakes
- Justin P. Schweigart, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Dilworth
- Gwendolyn A. Mars, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management and magna cum laude, associate degree, horticulture
- Michael L. Nordby, bachelor of science degree, early childhood program management
Duluth
- Lisa D. Gandrud, cum laude, associate degree, hotricullture
East Grand Forks
- Nick J. Bowen, bachelor of science degree, business management
- Troy E. Knowlton, bachelor of science degree, hotel, restaurant and institutional management
- Landi A. Lewis, bachelor of science degree, sport and recreation management
- Donald T. Lovcik, Jr., bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
- Cordel L. Pulkrabek, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
- Todd C. Sherette, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
Edina
- Sarah E. Williamson, bachelor of science degree, equine industries management
Elbow Lake
- Melissa J. Myron, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management and associate degree, agricultural business
Erskine
- Gina M. Salverson, bachelor of science degree, early childhood program management
Evansville
- William F. Shores, Jr., bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Felton
- Christian J. Ingebretsen, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Fergus Falls
- Naomi I. Brennan, bachelor of science degree, equine industries management
Fertile
- Eileen J. Todahl, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Fisher
- Steven D. Hannah, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
- Christopher L. Hoff, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management and associate degree, natural resources
- Leah M. Isaacson, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, health management and cum laude, associate degree, information management
- Ted A. Luckow, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
- Mike C. Mahon, bachelor of science degree, equine industries management
Fort Ripley
- Katy R. Caughey, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
Fosston
- Robert G. Balstad, Jr., magna cum laude, associate degree, agronomy/soils
Glenwood
- Renae N. Henderson, bachelor of science degree, animal industries management
- Travis J. Zemke, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Glyndon
- David L. Baumgartner, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
- Lana M. Leach, bachelor of science degree, hotel, restaurant, and institutional management and associate degree, marketing and management
- Casey J. Motschenbacher, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
Goodridge
- Bradley T. Philipp, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
Gully
- Shane M. Kolling, associate degree, agricultural business
Hallock
- Matthew C. Dahl, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, business management
- Darrick D. Haugstad, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
- Mark P. Olsonawski, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
- Nathan A. Olsonawski, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
- Ryan H. Schwenzfeier, associate degree, agricultural business
- Scott R. Younggren, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Hancock
- Wendy L. Mesenbrink, associate degree, animal/dairy science and equine science
Hartland
- Lisa L. Pedersen, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, food processing management
Hawley
- Derek D. Nelson, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
Herman
- Joel A. Ekberg, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
- Jeffrey R. Kjorness, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Hewitt
- Denise V. Albright, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
- Tricia L. Stokes, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Humboldt
- Neil A. Wiese, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management and summa cum laude, associate degree, agricultural business
Kennedy
- Robert J. Gunnarson, associate degree, agronomy/soils
- Chad A. Ingeman, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Lake Park
- Ryan M. Olson, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Lengby
- Jennifer B. McClung, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Little Falls
- Heidi I. Strong, associate degree, marketing and management, bachelor of science degree, applied studies and sport and recreation management
Mahnomen
- Jenny A. Bartz, bachelor of science degree, early childhood program management
- Kathryn A. Noll, bachelor of science degree, early childhood program management
- Christine M. Spaeth, associate degree, natural resources
- Jill L. Stock, associate degree, marketing and management
Maple Grove
- Michael D. Elmore, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
Maple Lake
- Aaron G. Rasset, bachelor of science degree, health management
Meadowlands
- Michael J. Walzak, associate degree, agricultural business, bachelor of science degree, animal industries management
Menahga
- Callie R. Avelsgard, bachelor of science degree, equine industries management
Mentor
- Louann C. McGlynn, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, business management
- Amy J. Motteberg, magna cum laude, associate degree, information management
- Sarah D. Wilson, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
Minnetonka
- John G. Bass, bachelor of science degree, applied studies
- Thomas J. Moore, bachelor of science degree, business management
Naytahwaush
- Kimberly L. Anderson, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
New York Mills
- Karla J. Beckman, bachelor of science degree, business management
- Matthew L. Geiser, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management and associate degree, animal/dairy science
- Steven J. Lex, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, information networking management and cum laude, associate degree, marketing and management
Northome
- Christy L. Ungerecht, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
Oklee
- Christopher D. Kolstoe, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Orono
- Jennifer M. Achey, bachelor of science degree, hotel, restaurant, and institutional management and associate degree, marketing and management
Osage
- Patricia L. Christlieb, bachelor of science degree, business management
Park Rapids
- Lance D. Crandall, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Pelican Rapids
- Shane M. Osborne, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Pequot Lakes
- Tifanii J. Jacobs, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, equine industries management
Plymouth
- Susan A. Brunner, bachelor of science degree, equine industries management
- Tara L. Kude, associate degree, equine science
Red Lake Falls
- Emily S. Ahrens Wetmore, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, business management
- Henry C. Cyr, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
- Kimberly R. Huot, associate degree, information management
- Jay D. Michalski, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Redwood Falls
- Michael A. Davis, associate degree, equine science
Rochester
- Michelle J. Kazos, bachelor of science degree, hotel, restaurant, and institutional management
Roseau
- Kristi R. Kompelien, bachelor of science degree, animal industries management
Sargeant
- James A. Prince Jr., associate degree agricultural business
Sauk Centre
- Angie M. Roering, bachelor of science degree, animal industries management
Sauk Rapids
- Jeffrey A. Schlueter, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
- Bradley G. Vierkant, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Shakopee
- Timothy K. Richert, bachelor of science degree, hotel, restaurant, and institutional management
St. Cloud
- Kathryn L. Olson, bachelor of science degree, applied studies
St. Hilaire
- Stacy L. Myhrer, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, applied management
Stephen
- Lance P. Woinarowicz, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Swanville
- Renae L. Hartwig, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Thief River Falls
- Patti L. Blackwell, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, equine industries management
- Patrick Gaffaney, associate degree, hotel, restaurant and institutional management
- Nancy L. Geske-Larson, bachelor of science degree, animal industries management
- Deanne R. Johnson, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, applied management
- Jeffrey L. Johnson, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
- Lisa M. Nelson, bachelor of science degree, animal industries management
- Justin A. Phillips, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
- Katherine A. Zavoral, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Tower
- Allen D. Larsen, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Viking
- Dean S. Grandstrand, bachelor of science degree, food processing management
Wadena
- Hally M. Damm, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
Warren
- Lane B. Loeslie, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, business management
- Joel A. Praska, bachelor of science degree, business management
- Jodi M. Schroeder, bachelor of science degree, applied studies
- Eric L. Wittman, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Warroad
- Anna M. Buegler, bachelor of science degree, early childhood program management
- Jarod W. Peterson, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Watkins
- Scott M. Strohmeier, bachelor of science degree, business management
Waubun
- Galen A. Bly, bachelor of science degree, food processing management
Welch
- Andrew J. Jenson, bachelor of science degree, animal industries management and associate degree, agricultural business
Wendell
- Kris L. Larson, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
West St. Paul
- Gary R. Beaudette, bachelor of science degree, hotel, restaurant and institutional mangement
NORTH DAKOTA
Adams
- Dean M. Heffta, bachelor of science degree, plant industries managemen
- Amanda M. Larson, cum laude, associate degree, businesst
Carrington
- Jason D. Lura, bachelor of science degree, environmental and natural resource management
Cavalier
- Angela D. Simundson, associate degree, equine science
Drayton
- Kadie D. Herseth, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Enderlin
- Amy M. Loomer, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
Erie
- Leslie A. Maker, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, business management
Fargo
- Jeremie M. Barclay, associate degree, agricultural aviation
- Jayson D. Brunette, bachelor of science degree, health management
Fordville
- John A. Miller, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
Grafton
- Joseph D. Thompson, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
Grand Forks
- Tara B. Audette, associate degree, dietetic technician
Hatton
- Jared D. Ferguson, bachelor of science degree, health management;
- Jason B. Pladson, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Hensel
- Crisa J. Anderson, associate degree, marketing and management
Jamestown
- Edwin Elhard, bachelor of science degree, applied studies
Larimore
- David H. Gratton, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Michigan
- Penny J. Lippert, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, applied studies
Minnewaukan
- Corey J. O’Connell, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
Munich
- Todd J. Dick, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, food processing management
- Deanna K. Laturnus, cum laude, associate degree, dietetic technician
- Jamie S. Quiring, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, hotel, restaurant, and institutional management and cum laude, associate degree, marketing and management
New Rockford
- Nicole K. Weinmann, associate degree, dietetic technician
Souris
- Eric J. Larson, bachelor of science degree, agricultural industries sales and management
Tolna
- Clayton H. Hoyt, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Valley City
- Travis L. Bjerke, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
SOUTH DAKOTA
Groton
- Jeremy W. Price, magna cum laude, associate degree, agricultural aviation
Madison
- Mark R. Martens, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, animal industries management
Mina
- Rebecca K. Thooft, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, hotel, restaurant and institutional management
Selby
- Rachel N. Tollefson, bachelor of science degree, applied studies
Watertown
- Julie K. Elshere, bachelor of science degree, hotel, restaurant, and institutional management
WISCONSIN
Ladysmith
- Jane L. Hoesly, bachelor of science degree, equine industries management
Rudolph
- Gerald C. Bade, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management and associate degree, horticulture
- Kathleen F. Bade, associate degree, early childhood education
Sparta
- Trent C. Ziegler, bachelor of science degree, applied studies
Alexander, Manitoba
- Kyle S. Cochrane, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Brandon, Manitoba
- Shawn M. Wood, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
Emerson, Manitoba
- Chad C. Boutet, bachelor of science degree, business management
Rossburn, Manitoba
- Kerry Armbruster, associate degree, equine science
Manitou, Manitoba
- Darren J. White, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
Souris, Manitoba
- Christopher J. Tanguay, bachelor of science degree, business management, information networking management
Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Manjeet K. Malhi, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, business management
- David M. Kuehn, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
FLORIDA
Miami
- Joas Petithomme, bachelor of science degree, food processing management
ILLINOIS
Chicago
- Scott D. Wagner, summa cum laude, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
Columbus
- Joshua D. Scruggs, bachelor of science degree, plant industries management
LOUISIANA
Metaire
- Malcolm A. White, bachelor of science degree, applied studies
Alpena
- Jeremy J. Sims, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
St. Louis
- Louis E. Smalley, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
MONTANA
Sidney
- Elsie L. Simonton, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
NEBRASKA
South Sioux City
- Marcy J. Obermeyer, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, information networking management
NEW YORK
Queens
- Barbara J. Sabino, magna cum laude, bachelor of science degree, business management
Glen Falls
- Cynthia L. Tyler, cum laude, bachelor of science degree, business management
OKLAHOMA
Tulsa
- Ryan C. Johnson, bachelor of science degree, business management
TIAWAN
Taipei
- Yu-Fang Chen, bachelor of science degree, business management
Posted 05/12/99 by Andrew Svec
Author and Contact: Barbara Weiler, 218-281-8435