First-year students take part in SOAR days

Aug. 03, 2007

WAVERLY, Iowa — More than 550 incoming first-year Wartburg College took part in one of four orientation and registration sessions.

Wartburg’s Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) days took place May 12, June 3-4, June 10-11 and June 17-18. Among the tasks students can complete during the sessions are becoming familiar themselves with college requirements; meeting with advisers; registering for classes; and completing necessary paperwork.

Students who participated in 2007 SOAR days are:

IOWA

Ackley: Kara Rewerts, daughter of Candace Crowl and Darwin Rewerts of Iowa Falls

Adel: Jacob Slusher, son of Debbie and Travis Slusher

Ainsworth: Ashley Stout, daughter of Kim Stout and Phil Stout

Alexander: Brent Kruger, son of Jolene and Robert Kruger

Algona: Gary Bell, son of Cathy and Roger Bell; Justin Conner, son of Patricia and Clark Conner; Wendy Vitzthum, daughter of Penny and Kevin Vitzthum; Alyssa Walker, daughter of Jeanette and Douglas Walker

Alta Vista: Craig Kobliska, son of Sheila and Steven Kobliska

Altoona: Isaac Slings, son of Lori and Robert Slings

Amana: Renata Bryson, daughter of Susan and James Bryson

Anamosa: Nathan Vaughn, son of Linda and Neal Vaughn

Ankeny: Brent Aronsen, son of Judy and Jarl Aronsen; Rachel Biedermann, daughter of Nancy and the Rev. Rick Biedermann; Paul Duffy, son of Kathryn and Stephen Duffy; Ryan Peddy, son of Kay and Don Peddy

Arlington: Sarah Kray, daughter of Iona and Frank Keppler

Audubon: Reid Keller, son of Linda and Gary Keller

Badger: Matthew Hall, son of Kathy and Larry Hall

Bettendorf: Erich Anthony, son of Claire Anthony and Wayne Anthony; Matthew Kirkeeng, son of Teresa and Thomas Kirkeeng

Bode: Amber McMahon, daughter of Sheryl and Todd McMahon

Boone: Anthony Greco, son of Terrie and Bob Greco; Bret Houston, son of Carla and Kevin Houston;

Allison Stotts, daughter of Shelly Stoutts; Audrey Sturtz, daughter of Connie and Robert Sturtz

Britt: John Mallen, son of Betty and ShawnMallen; Lori Tlach, daughter of Carol and Jerry Tlach

Buffalo Center: Emily Gray, daughter of Kimberly and Larry Gray

Burlington: Leanna Nelson, daughter of Phillip and Dr. Debbie Nelson

Calmar: Mathew Phillips, son of Pamela and Vernon Phillips

Carlisle: Amber Stewart, daughter of Gayla and Robert Stewart

Cedar Falls: Jill Blanshan, daughter of Jacqueline Blanshan; Caitlin Blau, daughter of Linda and Donald Blau and Donald Blau; Kenton Engels, son of Kimberly and Kevin Engels and Kevin Engels; Jordan Galles, daughter of Beth Galles and Pat Galles; Heather Hackman, daughter of Sheila and JonHackman;

Jennifer Hashman, daughter of Teresa Buettner and Randy Hashman; Brittan Lawrence, daughter of Dr. Todd and Kristine Lawrence; Amanda Rector, daughter of Robin Rector and John Rector; Andrew Stonewall, son of Jim Stonewall; Jessica Taylor, daughter of Steve and Kathy Taylor

Cedar Rapids: Jaclyn Albrecht, daughter of Kathi and Hugh Albrecht; Adam Fricke, son of Darla and Craig Fricke; Kelly Goerdt, daughter of Cindy and Michael Goerdt; Amy Houser, daughter of Dr. Arleen Zahn-Houser and James Houser; Evan Jones, son of Lori and Michael Jones; Kailee Parman, daughter of Sheri and Todd Parman; Megan Steepleton, daughter of Michele and Rick Steepleton; Megan Zenisek, daughter of June Zenisek and Paul Zenisek

Center Point: Jonathan Sackett, son of Rosemary and Chris Sackett

Central City: Mitchell Blythe, son of Kelly and Thomas Blythe

Charles City: Trevor Carolan, son of Debbie and Gregory Carolan; Jennifer Domino, daughter of Nancy and Mark Domino

Chelsea: Jessica Stadler, daughter of Patricia and Douglas Stadler

Cherokee: Michael Boothby, son of Gigi and David Boothby; Josh Mugge, son of Julie Mugge and Joe Mugge

Clarksville: Blakely Bochmann, son of Joyce and Charles Bochmann; Byron Clark, son of Charlene and Michael Clark; Abbey Hempen, daughter of Renae and Jeff Hempen; Megan Lovrien, daughter of Glenda and Keith Lovrien; Ashley Markussen, daughter of Sharon and Bryan Markussen and Bryan Markussen;

Gwen Wilkinson, daughter of Dolores Wilkinson and Larry Wilkinson of Dexter

Clinton: Daniel Dunmore, son of Kelly Driscoll and Bill Dunmore; Meghan Peters, daughter of Barb Leonard and Joe Peters

Coggon: Teala Krapfl, daughter of Jill and Dan Krapfl

Council Bluffs: Zachary Pope, son of Kimberly Pope

Crawfordsville: Jillian Graber, daughter of Lori and Mark Graber; Caleb Herman, son of Lisa and James Herman

Cumming: Brian Anderson, son of Lisa and Kevin Anderson

Davenport: Aric Bellendier, son of Connie and John Bellendier; John Denkmann, son of Connie and John Denkmann; Vanessa Hoeksema, daughter of Kathy Hoeksema; Kyle McKenna, son of Patricia and William McKenna; Jacob Mirocha, son of Jeanne and Ken Mirocha; Maria Lynn Rusch, daughter of Teresa and Joseph Rusch; Isiah Stevens, son of Tessie and Terry Stevens; Adam Wessling, son of Teresa and John Wessling

Decorah: Devin White, son of Constance and Steven White

Denver: Ashley See, daughter of Denise Bergmeier and Keith Bergmeier; Kimberly Sparkman, daughter of Elizabeth and Gerald Sparkman

Des Moines: Brad Anderson, son of Kristina and Brad Anderson; Megan Anderson, daughter of Kristina and Brad Anderson; Megan Clemenson, daughter of Evelyn and Curtis Schnoor; Ryan Everett, son of Nora and David Everett; Erin Havemann, daughter of Wendy and Mark Havemann; Kellie Hildreth, daughter of Vickie Linthicum and Will Hildreth; Allison Kirschbaum, daughter of Jan Kirschbaum and Dean Kirschbaum; Steven McKenna, son of Steve McKenna; Jason Mullin, son of Laura and Pat Mullin; Joshua Osbeck, son of the Revs. Janelle and Roger Osbeck; Geoff Roberts, son of Kathy and Greg Roberts; Kathryn Slocum, daughter of Elizabeth Harden and Mark Slocum; Brittany Turner, daughter of Coralie and Thomas Turner

Dike: Braden Kelley, son of Marion and David Kelley; Justin Marx, son of Jannan and James Marx

Dubuque: Jennifer Ganshirt, daughter of Michele and Scott Ganshirt; Mariah Griffin, daughter of Deb and Mark Griffin; Stephanie Guy, daughter of Laurie and Marvin Guy; Cassandra Klostermann, daughter of Karen and Larry Klostermann; Nicole Link, daughter of Jean and William Link; Jessica Nessan, daughter of Cathy and Dr. Craig Nessan; Douglas Zepeski, son of Kay and David Zepeski

Dumont: Chelsey Aukes, daughter of Pamela and Bobby Aukes; Megan Aukes, daughter of Pamela and Bobby Aukes; Jacey Heuer, son of Karen and Jeff Heuer

Dyersville: Megan Goedken, daughter of Wendy and Rodney Goedken; Ellen Kurt, daughter of Mary Lou and Kevin Kurt; Jenna Olberding, daughter of JoAnn and Larry Olberding; Rebecca Pfeiler, daughter of Laurie and William Pfeiler; Alyssa Sheston, daughter of Beverly and James Sheston

Dysart: Kaitlin Messer, daughter of Lisa and Jerry Messer; Sarah Olson, daughter of Cathy and William Olson

Earlham: Ariann Morsch, daughter of Lynn and Howell Morsch

Edgewood: Brian Daker, son of Sue and Bruce Daker; Leanne Meyers, daughter of Debbie and Chuck Meyers; Kyle Sommers, son of Doris Sommers; Drew Sperfslage, son of Dianne and Michael Sperfslage

Eldora: Kyle Steinfeldt, son of Kara Kruse and Grant Steinfeldt

Eldridge: Sarah Bryant, daughter of Nancy Bryant and Jeff Bryant of LeClaire; Austin LaCarte, son of Lori and Shawn LaCarte

Elgin: Stephanie Spies, daughter of Patsy and Gary Spies

Elkader: Patrick Grau, son of Julie and Christopher Grau

Emmetsburg: Bryan Jurrens, son of Deb and Jay Jurrens

Epworth: Cory Davidson, son of Julie Walsh and Anton Davidson of Markham, Ill.; Danielle Kramer, daughter of Lori and Phil Kramer

Estherville: Marilee Hicks, daughter of Linda and Loren Anderson; Brett Tomkins, son of Tami Tomkins

Evansdale: Clifford Berinobis, son of Christine and Cliff Berinobis; Johnathon Thompson, son of Teresa and Brian Thompson

Fairbank: Corey Kerns, son of Laurie and Jay Kerns

Fairfax: Nate Suchomel, son of Val Suchomel and Mike Suchomel of Hiawatha

Farmersburg: Tiffany Walter, daughter of Cindy Walter and Timothy Walter

Fayette: Nicholas Jellings, son of Yolanda and Daniel Jellings; Leah Riley, daughter of Nancy Riley and Lawrence Riley of Springville

Forest City: Anna Eggebraaten, daughter of Mary and Alan Eggebraaten

Fort Dodge: Molly Eslick, daughter of Janet and Marty Eslick; Brandon Moeller, son of Janice and Fred Moeller; Brandi Mulder, daughter of Lynda and Dave Mulder; Morgan O'Connor, son of Paula O'Connor

Fredericksburg: Jake Mohling, son of Shelley and Dean Mohling

Garnavillo: Joseph Fangmann, son of Laurie and Jeff Fangmann

Garner: Nicholas Brown, son of Cheri and Michael Brown; Kristin Huinker, daughter of Shawn and Daniel Huinker; Zachary Svare, son of Cathy and Peter Svare

Garwin: Angie Mullenbach, daughter of Debra and Randy Mullenbach

Glidden: Troy Lohmann, son of Robin Lohmann and John Lohmann

Gowrie: Amanda Jorgensen, daughter of Charlotte and Michael Jorgensen

Graettinger: Alex Helmich, son of Kathy and Steve Helmich

Grafton: Rebekah Kalvig, daughter of Loraine and Steven Kalvig

Grinnell: Skyler Ahrens, son of Janet and William Ahrens

Grundy Center: David Laughlin, son of Melissa and Timothy Laughlin

Harlan: Ashley Bruck, daughter of Julie and James Bruck

Harper: Jaclyn Flynn, daughter of Rita Jo and Jim Flynn

Harpers Ferry: Korine McCormick, daughter of Elizabeth and Thomas McCormick

Hawkeye: Katie Diemer, daughter of Kathie and Kim Diemer; Erika Loyd, daughter of Faye Hanson; Emily Schmitt, daughter of Connie and Steven Schmitt

Hiawatha: Matthew Caldwell, son of Jill and Gary Caldwell; Hannah Zimbeck, daughter of Ramona and Mitch Zimbeck

Holstein: Daniel Borchers, son of Karen and Mark Borchers; Timothy McQuade, son of Nancy and Patrick McQuade

Holy Cross: Beth Ludovissy, daughter of Cindy and Paul Ludovissy

Homestead: Bethany Von Ahsen, daughter of Diane and Gene VonAhsen

Hubbard: Jacob Topp, son of Lori and Robert Topp

Humboldt: Brandon Hauck, son of Kathryn and Steven Hauck; Jonathan Stover, son of Katherine and Bruce Stover

Ida Grove: Abby Brookbank, daughter of Renae and John Brookbank; Gabrielle Miller, daughter of Kim Woebke and Randy Miller

Independence: Alyson Budzine, daughter of Janice and Gene Budzine; Jared Peters, son of Michelle Whitaker and Robert Peters; Erin Pilcher, daughter of Vicki and Steve Pilcher

Indianola: Erin Peeler, daughter of Marica and Ronald Peeler

Iowa City: Jordan Cullen, son of Natalie Klostermann and Jeff Cullen of Westerville, Ohio; Palngji Goshit, son of Regina and Sunday Goshit; Melissa Osvald, daughter of Denna and Bernard Osvald; Addison Wasson, son of Pete & Stephany Carrillo; Corey Woodin, son of Heather and James Woodin

Janesville: John Landau, son of Jodi and Jim Landau

Jefferson: Adam Pedersen, son of Rita and David Pedersen

Jesup: Laura Becker, daughter of Jane and Steven Becker; Kylee Frush, daughter of Ruth and Douglas Frush; Julie Pauley, daughter of Eileen Edward Pauley; Dean Pieper, son of Cindy Smith and Biran Pieper of Iowa Falls

Johnston: John Dzubak, son of Mary and Alan Dzubak; Erica Warren, daughter of Carol and Scott Warren

Kalona: Braden Kos, son of Sue and Kevin Kos

Knoxville: Michael Creary, son of Constance and Michael Creary; Joshua McRoberts, son of Kimberly and Mark McRoberts; Ashley Nelson, daughter of Sherri and Randall Nelson

Ladora: Rebecca Blomme, daughter of Bonnie and Kenneth Blomme

Lake Mills: Rebecca Dahn, daughter of Caryl and Franklin Dahn; Lucas Peters, son of Dr. Anita and the Rev. William Peters

Lake View: Christopher Woerdehoff, son of Debra Woerdehoff

LeClaire: Clay Baker, son of Marlene and Gary Baker

LeGrand: Megan Baker, daughter of Christine Buckley and Darrel Baker

LeMars: Ashley Knapp, daughter of Christena and Rex Knapp; Justin Phelan, son of Brenda and Allan Phelan

Libertyville: Chad Davis, son of Debra and Chris Davis

Linn Grove: Justin Shideler, son of Jill Krause and Randy Shideler of Akron

Lone Tree: Jolynn Herrick, daughter of Janet Hill and Ghlee Herrick of New London

Lowden: Lindsay Schneider, daughter of Sharon and Rodney Schneider

Luana: Nicholas Zieman, son of Lora and Jim Zieman

Lynnville: Rebecca Lewis, daughter of Cristin and Glenn Lewis

Madrid: Amanda Walter, daughter of Paula and Todd Walter

Manchester: Austin Cole, son of Shirley and Joe Cole; Nathaniel Lahr, son of Jacqueline and Daniel Lahr; Jordan LeClere, son of Renee and Thomas LeClere; Zachary McCool, son of Tamara and William McCool; Tyler Rasmussen, son of Lynne and John Rasmussen

Manning: Timothy Horihan, son of Jeanne Goche-Horihan and Michael Horihan

Manson: Heath Rost, son of Kim and Bernie Rost; Erryn Warnke, daughter of Delaine and Kirk Warnke

Maquoketa: Spenser Herkelman, son of Lisa and Jeffrey Herkelman

Marble Rock: Megan Kingery, daughter of Lynn and Dan Kingery

Marion: Meghann Baumann, daughter of Marcia and Dr. Mark Baumann; Jessica Bullis, daughter of Sue and Tom Bullis; Christopher Gustas, son of Dawn Martinez and Mark Gustas; Kyle Hacker, son of Dr. Heidi Hansel and Timothy Hacker of Mesquite, Nev.; Owen Johnson, son of Beverly and Wynn Johnson; Jason Nelson, son of Cori and Jeff Nelson; Nathan Pickering, son of Janet and Mitch Pickering; Andrew Pottebaum, son of Shelly and Larry Pottebaum; Meghan Schneekloth, daughter of Sandy and Timothy Schneckloth; Seth Schuerman, son of Carol and Scott Scherman; Andrew Tyne, son of Heather Brooks and Dain Brunscheen of Cedar Rapids; Nathan Wiley, son of Stacie and Dan Wiley and Dan Wiley

Marshalltown: Sarah Ellefson, daughter of Brenda and James Ellefson; Jacob Groth, son of Leslie and Stan Groth; Jacob Mroz, son of Karen and Steve Mroz

Mason City: Laura Barkema, daughter of Dean Barkema; Britney Borchardt, daughter of Janet and Lynn Borchardt; Matthew Braun, son of Dawn and David Braun; Stephanie Carroll, daughter of Nancy and Carroll Carroll; Nicole Eenhuis, daughter of Lima and David Eenhuis; Emily Ewy, daughter of Cindy and Mark Ewy; Ashley Fewins, daughter of Wanda and Oscar Fewins; Mark Lee, son of Jane and Dr. Phillip Lee; Shanna Seiler, daughter of Cheri Thomas and Tony Seiler of Manly; Amanda Zinnel, daughter of Connie and Robert Zinnel

Masonville: Annie Fangman, daughter of Alice and Donald Fangman; Ashley Summers, daughter of Angela and Todd Summers

Mechanicsville: Leslie Brokaw, daughter of Larklyn and Leslie Brokaw

Meservey: Christopher Meester, son of Julie and the Rev. Rodney Meester

Milo: Amanda Kimzey, daughter of Kelly Bauer and John Kimzey of Chariton

Mitchellville: Jon Bianchi, son of Becky and Tim Bianchi

Mondamin: Trevor Baxter, son of Kandi and Michael Baxter

Monona: Brody Suddendorf, son of Karen and Larry Suddendorf

Monroe: Mary Slykhuis, daughter of Lynn and Michael Slykhuis

Montezuma: Kyler Kudart, son of Linda and Kevin Kudart

Monticello: Devan Haag, daughter of Diane Deppe-Haag and David Haag; Jacob Hinrichsen, son of Sally and Ralph Hinrichsen; Amanda Moenk, daughter of Donna and Garret Moenk; Nathan Welsch, son of Martha and Joe Welsch

Mount Pleasant: Erik Brawner, son of Jackie and Michael Brawner; Jacob Edgington, son of Jane Lyons and Larry Edgington

Mount Vernon: Charles Nichols, son of Carrie Hewitt-Nichols and Dr. Paul Nichols; Nicholas Young, son of Mary and Dr. Steven Young

Muscatine: David Ostrem, son of Carol and the Rev. Paul Ostrem; Jarrell Wilson, son of Malisa Bryant

Nashua: Samantha Harrington, daughter of Sandy and Bill Harrington; Kori Kleinschmidt, daughter of Debra and Thomas Kleinschmidt; Sarah Shoemaker, daughter of Cindy and Lawrence Shoemaker; Matthew Vohsmann, son of Shari and Martin Vohsmann; Alex Wiebke, son of Tracy and Dennis Wiebke

Nevada: Nathan Ramthun, son of Jane and Daniel Ramthun

New Hampton: Luann Copper, daughter of Nancy and Alan Copper; Jared Gebel, son of Eileen and James Gebel; Amber Kurash, daughter of Marianne and Steve Kurash

New Providence: Megan Thompson, daughter of Patricia and Robert Thompson

New Vienna: Jason Cusick, son of Sherry and Wayne Cusick; Wesley Wedewer, son of Carol and Gary Wedewer

New Virginia: Mackenzy Voltmer, daughter of Beth and Steve Voltmer

Newhall: Erin Lawrence, daughter of Janice and Gregory Lawrence

Nora Springs: Melissa McMurray, daughter of Lori Axdahl and Kirk McMurray of Apache Junction, Ariz.; Coleman Younger, son of Judy and Fred Younger

Northwood: Trey Gonzales, son of Susan Novitski and Jesus Gonzales; Matthew Hengesteg, son of Sue and David Hengesteg; Kristen Meyer, daughter of Kathy and Dennis Meyer; Ben Read, son of Gail and William Read

Norwalk: Molly Pytleski, daughter of Marlou Pytleski and Charles Pytleski of Des Moines

Oelwein: Sarah Chase, daughter of Connie and Dr. Craig Chase; Deborah King, daughter of Susan and James King; Jorianne Ohrt, daughter of Pam and Duane Ohrt; Justin Schwake, son of Doralee and Carl Schwake

Ogden: James Chapline, son of Nancy and Dave Chapline; Caitlin Germer, daughter of Tish and Sam Germer; Chandler Good, son of Sally and Charles Good; Alexis Olesen, daughter of Melany Olesen and William Olesen

Osage: Natalie Branstad, daughter of Diana and Ronald Branstad

Osceola: Karen Wasson, daughter of Rhonda and Randy Fairchild

Ossian: Kelsey Meyer, daughter of Sandra and Kevin Meyer; Sage Schissel, daughter of Patricia and Jeff Schissel

Oxford: Alexander Mougin, son of Brenda and Patrick Mougin

Parkersburg: Caleb Aswegen, son of Renise and Byron Aswegen; Braden Claassen, son of Sharri and Randy Claassen; Devin Claassen, daughter of Sharri and Randy Claassen; Jesse Nitcher, son of Laurie Schipper and Brian Nitcher; Joshua Schneiderman, son of Kristin Schneiderman and Mark Schneiderman

Pella: Elizabeth Bandstra, daughter of Lori and Dr. Russell Bandstra; Sarah VanElsen, daughter of Beth and James VanElsen

Perry: Nicholas Luett, son of Sherri and David Luett; Ashley Schulteis, daughter of Drs. Susan and Lee Schulteis; Karen Summerson, daughter of Janice and David Summerson; Molly Wernli, daughter of Laurie and Paul Wernli

Plainfield: Jami Frost, daughter of Alan and Dr. Phyllis Frost; Emilie Ruehs, daughter of Mishell and Michael Ruehs; Stacy White, daughter of Jolene and Michael White; Mitchell Williams, son of Deanna and Al Williams

Pleasantville: Ondrea DeCook, daughter of Robin and Michael DeCook; Heath DeForest, son of Shelley and David DeForest; Cory Horstmann, son of Lori and Greg Horstmann

Pocahontas: Dominic Schnell, son of Gabriele MacKinnon and Dale Schnell; Erika Youngberg, daughter of Marianne and Sheldon Youngberg

Postville: Bryan Mueller, son of Sue and Barry Mueller; David Pfister, son of Teresa Pfister and Cliff Pfister; Sam Polfer, son of Teri and Nick Polfer and Nick Polfer

Preston: Erica Krogman, daughter of Denise and Brian Krogman

Quasqueton: Jeremy Kolthoff, son of Stacy and James Kolthoff

Readlyn: Megan Boevers, daughter of Sara and Steve Boevers; Kelli Kuker, daughter of Julie and Marc Kuker

Reinbeck: Nolan McCarthy, son of Roberta and Michael McCarthy; Benjamin Wenzel, son of Kristin and Gary Wenzel

Riceville: Adam Haacke, son of Chris and Warren Haacke

Ridgeway: Jessica Schick, daughter of Diane and Steven Schick

Riverside: Erin Weber, daughter of Jean and William Weber

Roland: Mark Wright, son of Jill and Marvin Wright

Sheldon: Mandi Rodger, daughter of Juanita and Douglas Rodger

Shellsburg: Ryan Hill, son of Vicky and Scott Hill

Sigourney: Derek Snakenberg, son of Nancy and Dan Snakenberg; Leane Yoder, daughter of Diane Yoder and Ross Yoder

Sioux Center: Jason Roskam, son of Laura and Arlin Roskam

Solon: Clint Grantham, son of Terri and Gary Grantham; Andrew Schmidt, son of Angie and Joe Denker

Spencer: Preston Black, son of LeAnn Black and Kevin Black of Vermillion, S.D.; Jourdan Cousin, son of Charlotte Cousin and Wilson Hookfin; Austin Glover, son of Cindy and Allen Glover; Andrew Wimmer, son of Annette and Perre Wimmer

Spirit Lake: Jerad Archer, son of Bonnie and Douglas Archer; Lauren Hummel, daughter of Becky and Todd Hummel; Tyson Kaminska, son of Lisa Kaminska and Fred Kaminska

Springville: Audreanna Bednarz, daughter of Dolly Bednarz; Lacey Stonehocker, daughter of Mary Fuller and Leslie Stonehocker of Lorimor; Mark Studt, son of Judith and Jon Studt

St. Lucas: Bethany Schaufenbuel, daughter of Ann and Carroll Schaufenbuel

Storm Lake: Alex Kwikkel, son of Juli and David Kwikkel

Story City: Seth Crouch, son of Amy and Timothy Crouch; Paul Mott, son of Kim and Paul Mott; David Nuetzman, son of Anita and Dennis Nuetzman; Jacob Severson, son of Sheri Severson and Bob Severson

Sumner: Adam Baier, son of Peggy and Dennis Baier; Kelly Benter, daughter of Denise Dedor and Keith Benter of Fredericksburg; Morgan Bergmann, daughter of Jeanette and Monty Bergmann; Katie Weisert, daughter of Lori and Duane Weisert; Nathaniel Weltner, son of Carol and Dan Weltner

Tama: Jacob Kriegel, son of Ronda and Mark Kriegel

Thompson: Amy Osheim, daughter of Kristi and Chuck Osheim

Tipton: Alec Amosson, son of Christine and Randy Amosson; Nicholas Grimoskas, son of Lori and Richard Grimoskas; Christine Marchik, daughter of Mary Ellen and Dennis Marchik

Toledo: Ashley Benda, daughter of Lynette and Brian Benda

Treynor: Travis Miller, son of LuAnn and Shawn Miller

Tripoli: Hannah Ladage, daughter of Kristina and Kip Ladage

Urbana: Amanda Grady, daughter of Wendy and John Hoffman; James Ruport, son of Sharyl and Scott Ruport

Urbandale: Kelsey Kovacevich, daughter of Karen and Thomas Kovacevich; Michael Miller, son of Denise and David Miller; Brett Opdahl, son of Julie and Kent Opdahl; Bradley Watson, son of Cindy and Mark Watson

Van Horne: Roger Pollock, son of Leslie and Dwight Pollock; Katie Zittergruen, daughter of Jenny and Gary Zittergruen

Van Meter: Ben Grauer, son of Cheri and Ted Grauer

Victor: Jacie Smith, daughter of Cindy and Kevin Smith

Vinton: Samantha Brehm, daughter of Sharon and Thomas Brehm; Lena Pitz, daughter of Stephenie Miller and Jay Pitz of Fort Riley, Kan.

Viola: Brittney May, daughter of Kristine and James May

Walford: Spencer Hinker-Garlinghouse, son of Leann Hinker and Paul Garlinghouse; Nicholas Lee, son of Kristin and Dennis Lee; Spencer Stumpff, son of Kim and Steve Stumpff

Wapello: Taylor Hjerleid, daughter of Julie and Gavin Hjerleid

Washington: Jacob Garrett, son of Karla and Jeff Garrett; Caleb Miller, son of Kaylene and Lynn Miller

Aaron Trier, son of Shelley Blakeney

Waterloo: Sarah Akin, daughter of Lisa Bergman and Phil Akin of Cedar Falls; Nicole Anderson, daughter of Julie and Dennis Anderson; Mirela Bacevac, daughter of Suada and Ibrahim Bacevac;

Brent Brooks, son of Sheryl Jones and Brent Brooks of Killeen, Texas; Rebecca Buseman, daughter of Brenda and Daniel Buseman; Tamika Crowder-Walker, daughter of Tammi Boots; Michelle Durant, daughter of Mary and Douglas Durant; Daniel Grosser, son of Julie and James Grosser; Chondraah Holmes, daughter of Dr. Gloria Kirkland-Holmes and Rev. Robert Holmes; Matthew McKinley, son of Susan Funk and Bernard McKinley; Jared Olson, son of Teri Suiter and Daniel Olson; Nicole Walker, daughter of Lisa Walker and Jaimie Walker of Ava, Mo.

Waukee: Michelle Phillips, daughter of Sandra and Michael Phillips

Waverly: Trevor Beem, son of Yvonne Beem; Katelyn Bienemann, daughter of Denise and Bret Bienemann; Laurie Busching, daughter of Glenda and Leland Busching; Thomas Engelbrecht, son of Beth and David Engelbrecht; Michelle Fiene, daughter of Nancy and Dr. Kevin Fiene; Lisa Geuther, daughter of Brenda and Gary Geuther; Allison Groves, daughter of Laurie and James Groves; Matthew Wilson, son of Blair Wilson and Phillip Wilson of Davenport

Wayland: Harrison Grimm, son of Kathie and Billie Grimm

Webster City: Emily Long, daughter of Nancy and Steven Long

Wellsburg: Cassidy Abkes, daughter of Gena and Duane Wersinger

West Branch: Abigail Nash, daughter of Debra and Steve Nash

West Des Moines: Gabrielle Gribble, daughter of Martha Gribble and Charles Gribble; Courtney Ihnen, daughter of Susan and Craig Ihnen; Aaron Speer, son of Jody and David Speer

West Union: Matthew Adrian, son of Debra and Edwin Adrian; Megan Davis, daughter of Mary Davis and Glen Davis of Fredericksburg; John Helgerson, son of Janet and Michael Helgerson; Nilan Lansing, son of Julie and Neil Lansing; Blake Suckow, son of Sherrie and Bill Suckow

Westgate: Jena Grimm, daughter of Elaine and Gary Grimm

What Cheer: Katie Bunting, daughter of Trudy Clubb and Ryan Bunting

Williamsburg: Michael O'Rourke, son of Susie and Dan O'Rourke

Winterset: Sophie Haarhues, daughter of Teresa and Michael Haarhues; Sean O'Conner, son of Susan and the Rev. Scott O'Conner; Bryan Purdy, son of Annette and Jeff Purdy

Wyoming: Amanda Hansen, daughter of Michelle and Brock Hansen

Zearing: Raeann Ritland, daughter of Judy and Perry Ritland; Rebecca Ritland, daughter of Judy and Perry Ritland

ALASKA

Eagle River: Hye Rim Stuhr, daughter of Hyon Mi and William Stuhr

ARIZONA

Phoenix: George Robinson, son of Kirk Robinson

CALIFORNIA

Antioch: Diane Agurto, daughter of Diana and Luis Agurto

Bayside: Michael Dominick, son of Mary and Michael Dominick

San Bernadino: Nathaniel Maldonado

Temecula: Nicole Lequia, daughter of Melanie Lequia

COLORADO

Canon City: Jessica Schenk, daughter of Cheryl and Kevin Schenk

Centennial: Kelli Hobart, daughter of Deb Hobart

Highlands Ranch: Blake Olson, son of Suzette and Dan Olson

Johnstown: Timothy Frank, son of Marti and Gary Frank

Loveland: Kelsey Wilson, daughter of DeeAnn and Jan Wilson

Westminster: Andrew Staudt, son of Cindy and Kim Staudt

ILLINOIS

Aledo: Justin Allen, son of Cindy Allen; Aaron Frye, son of Donna Frye and Darrin Frye of Davenport, Iowa

Bartlett: Eric Peters, son of Denise and Stanley Peters

Beecher: Marc Thomas, son of Jerilyn and Terry Thomas

Belvidere: Maria Casas, daughter of Julia and Cecilio Rubalcava; Stephanie Cliff, daughter of Bogumila and Howard Cliff; Maria Roman, daughter of Maria and Paul Roman

Chicago: Arielah Cavin, daughter of Sytheria Brown and Cleophus Cavin; Jennifer Rodriguez, daughter of Bernadette Saubert

Glenview: Debra Bolle, daughter of Mary Anne and Donald Bolle

Gurnee: Brennan Drew, son of Amy and Steve Drew

Hanover: Rachel Douvikas, daughter of Daphne and Rick Douvikas

LaGrange: Jeremiah Harris, son of Tina Harris and Russell Harris of Bellwood

LaGrange Park: Darvis Ward, son of Jackie Beverly and Darvis Ward of Huntsville, Ala.

Lynwood: Julie DeChalus, daughter of Janice DeChalus and Roscoe DeChalus of Bartlett

Maple Park: August Raack, son of Catherine and Dr. Kurt Raack

Maywood: Frederick Rose, son of Kathleen and Richard Rose

Mendota: Benjamin Phalen, son of Luci and Craig Phalen

Mount Carroll: Anthony Houzenga, son of Sandra Jilderda and Russell Houzenga

Rockford: Shannon Arnold, daughter of Cathleen and William Arnold; Donna Douangchampa, daughter of Bouaphanh Khamphouvong and Peter Douangchampa

Spring Grove: Anthony Mercurio, son of Tammy and Michael Mercurio

Wheaton: Stephen Huff, son of Kari and Allan Huff

Woodstock: Larin Carlson, daughter of Brigette and Robert Carlson

KANSAS

Kansas City: Ronald Mitchell, son of Kimberly and Ronald Mitchell; Leana Montgomery, daughter of Katiti Montgomery; Brittany Thomas, daughter of Dianetta Reed and Daryl Thomas

Lenexa: Garrett Schmidt, son of Christine and Daniel Schmidt

Lindsborg: Aaron Masterson, son of Carolyn and Dr. Dan Masterson

Overland Park: Corey Troast, son of Marion and John Troast; Dana Whitten, daughter of Denise and Dr. James Whitten

Prairie Village: Gregg Wertz, son of Anita and Stephen Wertz

MARYLAND

Chevy Chase: Kathleen Hall, daughter of Becky and Willard Hall

MINNESOTA

Albert Lea: Hannah Gudal, daughter of Robin and the Rev. Gregory Gudal

Alexandria: Sean Mattson, son of Kathy and Michael Mattson

Apple Valley: Frank Cacich, son of Ann and Frank Cacich; Regan George, daughter of JoAnn and Andrew George

Blooming Prairie: Zachary Hoffman, son of Julie and Mike Hoffman

Brooklyn Park: Josh Roach, son of Donna and Michael Roach

Burnsville: Jonathan Stout, son of Linda Stout and Randall Stout of Long Beach, Calif.

Caledonia: Kaleb Schmitz, son of Jody and Matthew Schmitz

Cannon Falls: Matthew Prink, son of Stephanie and Kevin Prink

Cedar: Laura VanCourt, daughter of Gail and Harry VanCourt

Chatfield: Caitlyn Roe, daughter of Jody Roe

Clear Lake: David Koenig, son of Denise Kerr and Charles Koenig of St. Augusta, Minn.

Eagan: Laura Maki, daughter of Dana Daniels and Keith Maki; Bailey Meiklejohn, daughter of Tina and Keith Meiklejohn

Edina: Daniel Ostman, son of Clarice Ostman

Fairmont: Justin Staley, son of Mary and Dave Staley

Faribault: Matthew Gustafson, son of Amy and Jay Gustafson; Eric Hildebrandt, son of Paula and Dr. Michael Hildebrandt; Nathan Rost, son of Kay and Rick Rost

Harmony: Alyssa Himlie, daughter of Kay and Todd Himlie

Hastings: Andrew Ritter, son of Delores and Michael Ritter

Hayfield: Justine Sanvick, daughter of Carrie and Joey Sanvick

Lake Elmo: Kelley Sahr, daughter of Lori and Benjamin Sahr

Leroy: Rachel Kolden, daughter of Barbara and the Rev. Thomas Kolden; Rebecca Mills, daughter of Elaine and Michael Mills

Lindstrom: David Carlson, son of Nancy and Gregg Carlson

Madelia: Amanda Gahler, daughter of Lois and Dan Gahler

Maple Grove: Megan Gronholm, daughter of Jeanne and Mike Gronholm

Maple Lake: Elizabeth Brinza, daughter of Diane and Joseph Brinza

Mayer: Alyssa Kovar, daughter of Linda and Dale Kovar

Mendota Heights: Sarah Van, daughter of Jenny and Scott Van

Minneapolis: Moses Vincent, son of Salamatu Bangura and Frank Vincent

New Hope: Kirstin Carlson, daughter of Ruth and Stephen Carlson

North Branch: Allison Huth, daughter of Jana and Richard Huth

Owatonna: Stephanie Berndt, daughter of Renee and Kurt Berndt; Jacob Raney, son of Monica and Kevin Raney; Tara Stoykovich, daughter of Lori and Steve Stoykovich

Paynesville: Jennifer Moburg, daughter of Janell and Steve Moburg

Plymouth: Benjamin Hackbart, son of Karen and James Hackbart

Prior Lake: Tia Laniel, daughter of Barbara and James Laniel

Rose Creek: Samantha Irvin, daughter of Renita McCabe-Irvin and Donald Irvin

Spring Grove: Karla Tweeten, daughter of Jean Ann and Harlan Tweeten

Spring Valley: Ariana Didion, daughter of Tracey and Jeff Kappers; Shannon Spurgeon, daughter of Deanne and Bruce Spurgeon

Springfield: Emily Johnson, daughter of Lynette Carlson and Scott Johnson

St. Paul: Kimberly Duong, daughter of Samantha Hong and Steve Duong; Andrew Siebenaler, son of Guadulufe Rivera and Arnold Siebenaler

St. Peter: Brandon Passon, son of Carrie and Wayne Passon

West St. Paul: Markus Tillmanns, son of Elizabeth and John Tillmanns

White Bear Lake: Caitlin Leahy, daughter of Carol and Michael Leahy

MISSOURI

Florissant: Anthony Scott, son of Lynder Scott and the Rev. Brian Scott of St. Charles, Mo.

Lees Summit: Kyle Campbell, son of Denise Elkins and Tim Campbell of Palatine, Ill.

Memphis: Matthew Wickert, son of Julie and Scott Wickert

Springfield: Lucas Prater, son of Kathy and Ronald Prater

St. Louis: Kenneth Stoecker, son of Jenean and Jerome Stoecker

Tipton: Alexa Bell, daughter of Donna and Brice Bell

Washington: Jonathan Farrell, son of Gretchen and Dr. Thomas Farrell

MISSISSIPPI

Collins: Eboni Coats, daughter of Sharron Fairley and Willie Coats

NEBRASKA

Hickman: Samuel Boender, son of Vera and David Boender

Papillion: Molly Erikson, daughter of Debbie and Mark Erikson

Waverly: Rachel Keber, daughter of Joyce and Tom Keber

OKLAHOMA

Yukon: Jordan Johnson, son of Diane and Gregory Johnson

SOUTH DAKOTA

Sioux Falls: Kaitlin Streifel, daughter of Lynne and Thomas Streifel

TEXAS

North Richland Hills: Kern Loest, son of Karen and Craig Loest

WASHINGTON

Marysville: John Whitfield, son of Debbie and Don Whitfield

WISCONSIN

Appleton: Stephanie Hovick, daughter of Linda and Duane Hovick

Burlington: Chelsey Dangelser, daughter of Lois Dangelser and Lynn Dangelser of Franksville, Wis.

Elkhorn: Christopher Roberts, son of Susan and Tom Roberts

Fitchburg: Nathaniel Hedrington, son of Carolyn and Jeffrey Hedrington

Green Bay: Kate Niemi, daughter of Jennifer Niemi

Janesville: Staci Speer, daughter of Cari and Douglas Speer

Kieler: Ann Homan, daughter of Char and Craig Homan

LaCrosse: Sara Lehrke, daughter of Teri and Michael Lehrke

Ladysmith: Eric Billings, son of Bonnie and Bradley Billings

McFarland: Aaron Frink, son of Nancy and Terrance Frink

Menomonie: Amanda Stevenson, daughter of Jeanne Stevenson and Mark Stevenson

Milton: Kristin Vale, daughter of Cynthia Clegg and Randy Vale

Onalaska: Chelsea Josephson, daughter of Kristi and Kevin Josephson

Stoughton: Shelley Hartman, daughter of Nancy and Scott Hartman

Sussex: Amber Bennett, daughter of Denise and Lee Bennett

Westby: Abigail Knutson, daughter of Mary and Harlyn Knutson

Whitefish Bay: Sarah Johannes, daughter of Sandra and Terry Johannes

WYOMING

Gillette: Kylie Ebner, daughter of Valerie and Joel Ebner

Azerbaijan:

Hokuma Babayeva

China, Hong Kong

Chow Dik

China, Peoples Republic:

Hui Li, Xiaoxiao Tang, Jiazhi Wu, Zeya Zhang, Zhiqiang Zhang, Kexin Zhao

Ethiopia:

Helina Mohammed

Finland:

Ari Siliamaa

Germany:

Katinka Kober

Ghana: Biruk Bekele, Hilary Brobbey, Phoebe Gyamera, David Kumi, Mary-Miranda Okraku

Guyana: Malaika Sampson

India: Arjun Chatterjee, Sushant Singh

Japan: Mayumi Funai, Hayato Mochida, Yusaku Sakai, Yusuke Udatsu

Kenya: Esther Kivinda

Latvia: Andrejs Nagodkins

Morocco: Idrissi Halima

Myanmar: Aung Soe

Nepal: Prabigya Kaphle, Chin Lama, Bishwa Sapkota, Lakpa Sherpa, Amir Shrestha

Nigeria: Hyeladzirra Banu, Chikemma Nwana

Sierre Leone: Moses Vincent

South Korea: Tae-Whan Kim

Switzerland: Tiffany Estes

Tajikstan: Dishakhon Eshonova

Uzbekistan: Dinara Seytnazarova

Zimbabwe: Olivier Lusamba, Rumbidzai Teramayi