oMaha world-herald
Sunday, SepteMber 25, 2016
aksarben heartland princesses
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McKenzie SuMMerfield, 21,
Jordan Swan, 22,
Katherine wilSon, 21,
daughter of Nancy and Ken Summerfield of Papillion. She is pursuing a chemistry degree at the University of Kansas. The princess’s father is an agent with American Family Insurance. He is active in Midlands Community Foundation fundraisers and in Papillion-La Vista Community Schools fundraisers. The princess’s mother, the former Nancy Spencer, is a secretary with Papillion-La Vista. Much of her volunteer work also revolves around the school district, where she has been active in parent-teacher organizations. In addition, the Summerfields are youth leaders at Thanksgiving Lutheran Church.
daughter of Karol Swan and the late Donn Swan of York. She is a graduate student at UNL and an independent horse trainer. Her family received a Pioneer Farm Family Award from Aksarben in 2014 because of their 100 years of family farm ownership. The princess’s mother, the former Karol Livers, was employed by the U.S. Agriculture Department for 32 years. She is active in the CommonGround women’s group, is a York County 4-H leader and is the York County 4-H Council treasurer. She volunteers with the Nebraska Horse Clubs Association and other community groups. The princess’s father worked for the USDA, farmed and raised quarterhorses. He was a 4-H volunteer. He also was active in Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
daughter of Dr. Cristin and Jessup Wilson of Fremont. She is pursuing a master’s degree in occupational therapy at College of St. Mary. Her brother Kiefer Wilson was an escort last year. The princess’s father is chief financial officer of Taylor & Martin Enterprises and of Taylor & Martin Auctioneers; he also is president of Preferred Leasing. He is active in the Fremont Area Community Foundation. Her mother, the former Cristin Chisholm, is a dentist. She is active in her PEO chapter and is past president of the Tri-Valley Dental Society. The Wilsons are members of the vestry at Fremont’s St. James Episcopal Church.
aksarben omaha escorts brogan daniel biShop, 21,
JaMeS patricK coyle, 22,
son of Tammi and Colin Bishop. He is pursuing a degree in computer science at the University of Nebraska’s Peter Kiewit Institute. His brother Costen was a standard bearer at the 2013 coronation ball. The escort’s father is president of The Maids International and a board member of Cleaning for a Reason. The escort’s mother, the former Tammi Monrad, is president of Bishop Advertising. She is a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Guild and the Omaha Symphony Guild. She has been an active fundraiser for the Westside Community Schools Foundation. The Bishops have been active in Project Nightlights.
son of Pamela Bloch and Michael Coyle. He is pursuing a business degree at Marquette University. His sister, Alison, was an Aksarben princess in 2011, his brother Nathan was an escort in 2013, and his brother Daniel was a page. His father has served on the Aksarben Floor Committee. The escort’s father is an attorney at Fraser Stryker. He is past president of the Westside Community Council and of the Nebraska Association of Trial Lawyers. He is a diplomate for the American Board of Trial Advocates. The escort’s mother is an attorney at Curley Law Office. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and is an adviser to the Latino Center of the Midlands. She serves on the board of the Intercultural Senior Center and has served on the boards of Westside Athletic Club and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands.
Mace bogard, 22, son of Anne and Matt Bogard. He is pursuing a degree in biology at Rockhurst University. Matt Bogard is the executive vice president and director of asset services for CBRE|MEGA. He has played an active role in Creighton Prep’s BASH fundraiser and Duchesne Academy’s Conge fundraiser. He assists Habitat for Humanity. The escort’s mother, the former Anne Perrin, assists in the St. Margaret Mary Parish bereavement ministry. She has been active in fundraisers for Catholic Charities of Omaha and Duchesne. She has served as vice president of administration in the Omaha Symphony Guild.
John byron daviS iii, 22, son of Kimberly and John Davis Jr. He is in the prelaw program at the University of NebraskaLincoln. JB is an escort chairman this year and was a page in 2002; his sister, Laura, was a page the next year. The escort’s mother, the former Kimberly Skutt, was Aksarben queen in 1979 and has been chairman of the Women’s Ball Committee. JB’s grandmother Cornelia Cowan Davis also served on the Women’s Ball Committee. JB’s grandfather Thomas Skutt was Aksarben king in 1992, and his great-grandfather VJ Skutt was king in 1964. His great-aunt Sally Skutt Desmond was queen in 1956. And his great-great uncle Fred Metz was Aksarben king in 1903 and was a founding governor of Aksarben. The escort’s father served on the boards of the Omaha Hearing School and Easter Seals Nebraska. He was president of the Easter Seals President’s Council.
The escort’s mother is vice president of development for the Nebraska Humane Society. She has been a Brownell-Talbot School trustee and has served on the boards of organizations including the Omaha Community Playhouse and the Rose Theater.
chaSe tanner dixon, 22, son of Robin and Roger Dixon. He is pursuing a finance degree at UNL. His sister Chelsea was a princess in 2006, and his sister Chandlar was a page in 2004. The escort’s father is president and CEO of the Metropolitan Entertainment and Convention Authority. He serves on the Metropolitan Hospitality Association board, the Nebraska Tourism Commission and the Omaha Sports Commission. The escort’s mother, the former Robin Webb, is an independent contractor.
colin dudzinSKi, 22, son of Sherrie and Dr. Bernard Dudzinski. He is pursuing a doctorate in dental surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. His brother Jordan was an escort in 2009. The escort’s father is a dentist at New Image Dentistry. He is a volunteer and supporter of the I-Smile dental program. He also has been a youth sports coach. The escort’s mother, the former Sherrie Blair, has served as president of the parent club of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity in Lincoln. Her volunteer efforts have benefited the Child Saving Institute, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Creighton Prep and the Stephen Center homeless shelter.
Jacob falK, 21, son of Stacey and Kevin Falk. He is pursuing degrees in business administration and pre-physical therapy at UNL. His brother Joshua was an escort in 2013, and his brother Joseph was a page in 2010. The escort’s mother, the former Stacey Glass, has served on the Women’s Ball Committee. The escort’s father is senior area sales manager for Actelion Pharmaceuticals. He has served as a trustee of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. The escort’s mother is executive director of the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation. She has served on the Omaha Symphony Debutante Ball Committee and the Campfire USA board. Her volunteer work has benefited Lauritzen Gardens, Project Harmony and the Rose Theater.
nathaniel JaMeS farho, 21, son of Barbara and James Farho. He is pursuing a business administration degree at UNL. The escort’s father is enterprise technology sales manager at Oracle. He has served on the boards of Youth Emergency Services and Assistance League of Omaha. He is secretary of the Blackstone Business Improvement District and has been president of Midtown Neighborhood Alliance. The escort’s mother, the former Barbara Riggenbach, is senior director of communications and community engagement at United Way of the Midlands. Many of her volunteer activities have focused on educating young people. She has served on the board of Collective for Youth and on the National League of Cities’ Mayors Education Policy Advisors Network. She has served on steering committees helping the Omaha Public Schools and on a Millard Public Schools business advisory council.