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AROUND AND ABOUT Kansas State University has announced Semester Honors for fall 2011. Semester honors are for students who earned a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester while enrolled in at least 12 hours of graded course work. From Baldwin City: Karla Wessling, Callie V. Craig, Clare Elizabeth Miles, Colby Leigh Heckathorne, Hannah Rose Sigvaldson, William Osborn. From Basehor: Allison Ann Hatfield, Anna Michelle Mark, Benjamin Michael Dugan, Brent Austin Higgins, Jacob Matthew Mark, Jenny Lee Swabb, Kimberly Ann Peterson. From De Soto: Derek Sommer, Jessica Paige Spencer, Jonathan Richard Hastings, Michaela June Frehe. From Eudora: Ali Nila, Connor William Hartpence, Erik Matthew Russell, Kyle Christian Snow, Logan Hartpence, Megan Edith Gorden, Merit Lynn Goodman, Sam Patrick Scott. From Lawrence: Alexandra J. Jacobsen, Alexandria Ann Koppes, Ariel Jayne Whitely, Ashleigh E. Stagg, Bailey Alexis Vincent, Bryant Michael Denning, Charlotte Elise Denning, Christina Picicci, Daniel Paul Carter, David W. Thomas, Derrick Michael Weishaar, Emily Kathleen Coon, Emily Kathleen Poholsky, Emma Woodard, Harrison Dale Brent Helmick, Joanna Lynn Leach, Kaitlyn Marie Mosher, Katherine A. Turner, Kathryn Nancy Kristiansen, Kaylee Jayne Oberzan, Kelsey Noelle Peavey, Lauren Rose Ollila, Leah Rutledge, Leila Mia Novelo, Libby Lee Queen, Michelle Sauer, Michelle Danae Smith, Morgan Elizabeth Mills, Neal Keith Rasmussen, Paige L. Thomas, Parker Thomas Liebl, Sarah Williams Haley, Taylor Marie Fulton, Whitley Jackson. From Lecompton: Ashley Diane Lesser, Connor Redman Kring, Kourtney Renee Foley, Madison Horsch, Margaret Leigh Kuhlman. From Linwood: Lacie Danielle Falk. From Mclouth: Jarrod Brett Bechard, Kayla Harwood, Logan Alyssa Terry. From Meriden: Allan Michael Van Noy, Christopher J. Delfelder, Eric Zwygart, Whisper Elizabeth Livingston. From Oskaloosa: Brian Eric Henry. From Ottawa: Abby M. Guenther, Amanda Kate Harris, Cameron M. Barnes, Cara Lise Lihua Yuen, Cody Aaron Croucher, Corbin Goedert, Jacob Austin Allen, Jori Michelle Graf, Kevin Hendricks, Kotie Lane Wootten, Mallorie N. Mendell, Michelle Renae Nelson, Morgan Amanda Peelen, Victor Olayemi Ojeleye. From Overbrook: Anna G. Baughan. From Tonganoxie: Erin Feyh, Jake Steven Bontrager, Kelly Marie Leonard, Mitchell Robert DeHoff. From Wellsville: Clinton Gregory Newton, Lauren Shelby Dees, Lindy Marie Marks. From Winchester: Susan Renee Mailen.
The following area students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in fall 2011, as listed by the university. From Baldwin City: William Allen Osborn, B.S. in Computer Science. From De Soto: Peter Eric Buffkin, B.S. in Aeronautical Technology, cum laude; Jared Michael Wegner, B.S. in Food Science and Industry. From Eudora: Ali Nila Varela, B.S.; Stuart Tyler Wingebach, B.S. From Lawrence: Emily Kathleen Coon, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering,
summa cum laude; Benjamin Fredrick Harvey, B.S. in Industrial Engineering; Troy Heidner, B.S. in Technology Management; Jacqueline Kathleen Heim, B.S.; Kelly Lila Jewell, B.S. in Family Studies and Human Services; Pamela Nicole Milleret, B.S. in Agriculture; Jacob Colby Rahmeier, B.S. in Construction Science and Management; Rebecca Lynn Stack, B.S. in Business Administration; Lindsey Jane Tipling, M.S. in Academic Advising; David W. Thomas, B.S. in Computer Engineering; Heather Dawn Tidd, B.S. in Education. From Lecompton: Patrick Hinrichsen, B.S. in Business Administration; James Edward Kelley, B.S. in Industrial Engineering. From Meriden: Daniel Grant Bigham, B.S. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering; Jamie Lyn Hermann, B.S. in Agriculture; Jolie Ann Van Petten, B.S. in Education. From Ottawa: Taylor Rae Allan, B.S. in Education; Natalie Marie Humerickhouse, B.S. in Agriculture; Andrew Michael Huschka, M.S. in Industrial Engineering; Alyssa Dawn Keaton, B.S. in Family Studies and Human Services; Karessa Chantel Lewis, B.S. in Family Studies and Human Services; Philip Kyle Sylvester, B.S. in Industrial Engineering and M.S. in Industrial Engineering. From Tonganoxie: James Wesley Armstrong, B.S. in Agriculture; Victoria Tenee Fort, B.S. in Family Studies and Human Services; Sara Lynn Herdman, B.S. in Business Administration. From Wellsville: Benjamin Richard Balman, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering; Lindy Marie Marks, B.S., cum laude.
Benedictine College in Atchison recently announced its fall 2011 Dean’s List. To qualify, students must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and have an average 3.5 to 3.9 GPA. From Baldwin City: Heather Karlin. From Lawrence: Andrew Heck and Scott Kuefler. From Tonganoxie: Danielle Miller.
The following Lawrence residents made the Dean’s List at DePaul University in Chicago for the fall quarter of 2011: Grace Bova and Shannon Pederson. To qualify, students must earn above a 3.0 GPA.
Stephanie Nystrom, of Lawrence, was named to the LeTourneau University Dean’s List in Longview, Texas, for the fall 2011 semester. She achieved a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99 for the semester.
Ottawa University has announced its fall 2011 Dean’s List and Dean’s Honor Roll. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must be degree-seeking, have earned a minimum of 24 hours over the preceding two semesters at Ottawa University and earned a semester GPA of 3.5 or better. To qualify for the Dean’s Honor Roll, students must be degree-seeking, have earned a minimum of 12 semester hours during the preceding semester and earned a semester GPA of at least 3.5. From Baldwin City: Jasmine N. Brown, Dean’s Honor Roll. From Eudora: Evan C. Meyers, Dean’s Honor Roll. From Lawrence: Bethany A. Cobbs, Dean’s Honor Roll; Katherine M. Cottrell, Dean’s Honor Roll; Abby A. Folsom, Dean’s Honor Roll. From Oskaloosa: Brock
Saturday, February 11, 2012
ENGAGEMENTS
WEDDINGS
Kellison-Blackwell
Schmidt-Jones
Brian and Cheryl Kellison, Lawrence, along with Tony and Carla Blackwell, Fredonia, announce the engagement of their children, Kara Rebecca Kellison, Lawrence, and Nathan Jon Blackwell, Fredonia. The future bride is a 2007 graduate of Lawrence High School. She is studying exercise physiology at Washburn University. The future groom is a 2002 graduate of Fredonia High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in human resources management from Haskell Indian Na-
Marilyn L. Schmidt and Bret A. Jones, both of Lawrence, were married Nov. 5, 2011, at Lawrence Free Methodist Church, with Larry Baldridge officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mildred Strahm, Sabetha, and the late Walter Strahm. The groom is the son of Donald and Marilyn Jones, Omaha, Neb. Attendants were the couple’s children, Nicole Nathan Jon Blackwell Berry, Natalie Schmidtand Kara Rebecca Kellison Konkel, Nate Schmidt and Katie Jones. Honorary attions University in 2010. tendant was Brian Jones, The couple plan a May who was unable to attend 26, 2012, wedding in Law- due to a military commitrence. ment. A reception was given
Messer-Brent Daryl and Kim Messer, Baldwin City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Messer, to Charles Brent, both of Lawrence. The future bride is a 2000 graduate of Baldwin High School. She earned an education degree from Pittsburg State University in 2007 and is employed at Vangent Inc. The future groom is the son of the late Galen and Cheryl Brent. He is a 2001 graduate of Ellinwood High School, earned an in-
Mrkonic-Buckley Susan and Matthew Mrkonic, Overland Park, announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Craig Mrkonic, to Weston Patrick Buckley, both of Lawrence. The future bride is a graduate of Pembroke Hill School in Kansas City, Mo. She earned a bachelor’s degree in French cultural studies from Wellesley College in Wellesley, Mass., and a master’s degree in business administration from Consortium University (CIMBA) in Asolo, Italy. She is a marketing manager at Payless ShoeSource in Topeka. The future groom is the son of Lynne and Owen Buckley, Kansas City, Mo. He is also a graduate of
at Alvamar Country Club. The bride is employed with U.S. Bank in Lawrence. The groom is employed with the Lawrence School District. The couple reside in Lawrence.
Maygers-Thames
Kristin Messer and Charles Brent formation technology systems degree from Ottawa University in 2007, and is employed at Quintiles in Overland Park. The couple plan a June 2, 2012, wedding at the home of the bride’s parents.
Killough-Pepe Scott and Susan Killough, Lawrence, announce the engagement of their daughter, Betsy Killough, to Nick Pepe, both of New York City. The future bride is a graduate of Free State High School and Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She is the director of sales for clothing designer Lela Rose in Manhattan, N.Y. The future groom is the son of Len and Margy Pepe, Milton, Mass. He is a graduate of Boston College High School and Williams College in Williamstown, Mass. He is a
Marilyn and Bret Jones
Holly Maygers and Matthew Blake Thames, both of Lawrence, were married Sept. 4, 2011, at Victorian Veranda Country Inn in Lawrence, with the Rev. Seth Davidson officiating. The bride is the daughter of Dennis and Melinda Maygers, Lawrence. The groom is the son of Tom and Lisa Stofac, Lawrence. Maid of honor was Molly Fyler. Best man was Spencer Lott. Bridesmaids were Carolyn Yang, Maria Zielinski, Lauren Thames and Kellie Stofac. Groomsmen were Brian Hatesohl, Peter Broeder, Blaine Juhl and Bryan Maygers. Ushers were Alex Warren, Tyler Warren and Eric Warren. Honored attendant was Jessie Wilson. Reader was Spencer Wilson. Gift attendants were Alia Zilliox and Brittany Zilliox. Program attendants were Abbey Berland and Madeline Chestnut. A reception followed at the Inn. The bride is a 2007
Holly and Matthew Thames graduate of Free State High School. She earned a nursing degree from Washburn University in 2011 and is employed at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas. The groom is a 2006 graduate of Free State. He earned a master’s degree in architecture from Kansas University in 2011 and is employed at GFF Architects in Dallas. The couple reside in Dallas.
Betsy Killough and Nick Pepe vice president of sales and Schwering-Rastok trading for Citigroup in Jennifer Schwering and Manhattan. N.Y. The couple plan a June Ryan Rastok, both of Lawrence, were married June 2012 wedding in Kansas. 11, 2011, at Lakeview Clubhouse in Lawrence with the Rev. Annola Charity officiating. The bride is the daughter of Randolph and Barbara Schwering, Lawrence. The groom is the son of Tom Rastok, Tonganoxie, and Patricia Writt, Lawrence. Maid of honor was Gina Weston Patrick Buckley Lorenz. Best man was and Megan Craig Mrkonic Levi Weaverling. Bridesmaids were Sarah BalPembroke Hill. He earned lard-Hanson, Abby Botts, a bachelor’s degree in en- Eunice Dokko, Rhiana vironmental science from Huff, Hazel Morley and Kansas University and a Emily Sack. Groomsmen juris doctorate from De- were Adam Berg, Michael Paul University in Chi- Hrenchir, Jon Matthews, cago. He is an attorney Kevin Patch, Garrett Raswith The Katz Law Firm tok and Dylan Writt. in Overland Park. A reception was given The couple plan an Oct. at Liberty Hall. 5, 2012, wedding at The The bride is a 2004 Williams House in Law- graduate of Free State rence. High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in art
Ryan and Jennifer Rastok history with a minor in leadership studies in 2008 and a master’s degree in early childhood special education in 2010, both from Kansas University. She is an early childhood special education and gear up teacher in the GardnerEdgerton School District. The groom is a 2005 graduate of Free State. He earned a bachelor’s degree with dual majors in environmental policy and geographical information sciences from KU in 2010 and is employed with Wright Tree Services. The couple reside in Lawrence.
AROUND AND ABOUT, continued L. McGinnis, Dean’s List. Taylor, Aaron Tilden. From Wellsville: Erica
L. Layton, Dean’s List; Wichita State UniverAbby S. New, Dean’s List; Jennalyn N. Phillips, sity has announced its graduates for fall 2011. Dean’s List.
From Eudora: Marcie Pell, Master of Physician Wichita State Univer- Assistant. sity has announced its From Lawrence: Michael Dean’s Honor Roll for fall Zoerb, Master of Educa2011. To be included, a tion, Sport Management.
student must be enrolled full time and earn at least Jennifer Loewen, of a 3.5 GPA. From Baldwin City: Lawrence, a student at Cornell College in Mount Ally Foye. From Basehor: Sarah Vernon, Iowa, has been Axmann, Danielle Elliott. named to the fall 2011 From Eudora: Blaine Dean’s List.
Hamilton. From Lawrence: RebecEmporia State Univerca Ball, Jack Hearnen, Tyler Kincaid, William Pellett, sity has released the ColColin Phillips, Aaron Rea, lege of Liberal Arts & SciArianne Suchy, Jennifer ences Dean’s List for fall
2011. To qualify, students must earn a semester GPA that puts them in the top 10 percent of all students enrolled in full-time undergraduate studies within the college and have a cumulative 3.5 GPA for all ESU courses. From Baldwin City: Bridgette Beerbower. From Lawrence: Craig Rosenstengle, Jaymie Hardtarfer, Jamie Hulse, Adam Petz. From McLouth: Lezley Lawson. From Meriden: Billy Garner. From Oskaloosa: Myla Heston. From Tecumseh: Katherine Slayton. From Tonganoxie: Madison Hunter.
Amelia Davis Hurst, of Baldwin City, was named to the University of Iowa’s Dean’s List for the 2011 fall semester. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Brandon Nelson, of Perry, was named to the Dean’s List at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. To qualify, students must have a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64.
Nicholas Burkart, of Lawrence, graduated from the University of NebraskaLincoln in December. He received a B.S. in PGA golf management from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.