Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 298 graduates at its Commencement ceremony May 24.

Thirty-six members of the Class of 2015 graduated in December and another 41 students are expected to graduate in August.

Wartburg College is a selective liberal arts college of the Lutheran church (ELCA), nationally recognized for community engagement. This year's enrollment totaled 1,661 students from 27 U.S. states and 69 countries.

IOWA

Albia: Nicole McLain, B.A., biology major, daughter of Martin and Joyce McLain

Algona: Paige Fox, B.A., social work major, daughter of Larry and Barbara Fox

Altoona: Brett Gregory, B.M.E., cum laude, music education major with vocal concentration, son of Dave and Tammy Gregory

Ames: Jake Agnitsch, B.A., fitness management major, son of Brian and Kerry Agnitsch

Ankeny: Olivia Barnes, B.A., cum laude, communication arts major with organizational and public relations concentration, daughter of David and Wendy Barnes and Janet Olson; Robert King, B.A., summa cum laude, chemistry and computer science majors, son of Daniel and Sue King; Amber Wiltgen, B.A., cum laude, biology major, daughter of Joseph and Sandra Wiltgen

Asbury: Megan Kluesner, B.A., magna cum laude, biology major, daughter of Cyril and Amy Kluesner

Atkins: Zachary Twedt, B.A., business administration major with management concentration, son of Joe and Jodi Twedt; Brooke Visser, B.A., business administration major with finance concentration, daughter of Bruce and Kathy Visser

Baxter: Sarah Kielly, B.A., cum laude, environmental science and studies, peace and justice studies and biology majors with environmental science concentration, daughter of David and Carol Kielly; Marcus Schmidt, B.A., business administration major with management concentration, son of Edward and Deanna Schmidt

Bennett: Chad Giebelstein, B.A., communication arts major with multimedia communication concentration, son of Kevin and Marjorie Giebelstein

Bettendorf: Taryn Eggers, B.A., cum laude, biology major, daughter of Lisa Eggers and Richard Eggers, Jr.; Seth Mommsen, B.A., cum laude, biology major, son of Michael and Vicky Mommsen; Rachael Wauer, B.A., cum laude, fitness management major, daughter of Steven and Dori Wauer; Blake Wilson, B.A., elementary education major, son of Mark and Anita Wilson

Blue Grass: Skylar Dierikx, B.A., magna cum laude, engineering science major, son of Guy and Dena Dierikx

Bondurant: Abigail Foertsch, B.A., social work major, daughter of Nicole Foertsch and Philip Foertsch; Hannah Hoefer, B.M.E., magna cum laude, music education major with piano concentration, daughter of Neal and Carol Shivers

Boone: Alycia Sterenberg, B.A., cum laude, psychology major, daughter of Brian and Jane Sterenberg

Britt: Larissa Christ, B.A., psychology major, daughter of Glenn and Glee Christ; Angela Lau, B.M.E., cum laude, music therapy (B.M.) with vocal concentration, daughter of Graydon and Sally Lau

Buckingham: Jacob Reiter, B.A., mathematics major, son of Hal and Deanne Reiter

Calmar: Matthew Hageman, B.A., physical education major, son of Jeffrey and Robin Hageman

Carroll: Julia Evans, B.A., summa cum laude, history major, daughter of Dr. Lon and Donna Evans

Cedar Falls: Cassandra Crotty, B.A., biology major, daughter of Richard and Eileen Crotty; Brittney Culmore, B.A., cum laude, biology major, daughter of Joseph Culmore and LyAnn Bumpers; Kevin Dou, B.A., cum laude, biology major, son of Danan Dou and Guiying Li Dou; Aaron Klein, B.A., business administration major with marketing and management concentrations, son of Joseph and Lynn Klein; Brady Lahmann, B.A., business administration major with management concentration, son of Rodney and DeAnn Lahmann; David Nieland, B.A., biochemistry major, son of David and Felicia Nieland; Karla Rubio, B.A., social work major, daughter of Karina Berg; Andjelka Zoranovic, B.A., engineering science major, daughter of Stevan and Milena Zoranovic

Cedar Rapids: Alison Brown, B.A., communication arts major with organizational and public relations concentration, daughter of Robert and Christine Brown; Myles Finn, B.M.E., music education major with vocal concentration, son of Don and Jennifer Finn; Kristen Huebsch, B.A., summa cum laude, biology major, daughter of Steve and Joni Huebsch; Chase Moser, B.A., magna cum laude, business administration major with finance and management concentrations, son of Larry and Beverly Moser; Hailee Reist, B.A., summa cum laude, mathematics major, daughter of Jeffrey and Diane Reist; Jill Sadler, B.A., summa cum laude, accounting and business administration with management concentration, daughter of Donald and Marcia Sadler

Center Point: Tyler Creed, B.A., cum laude, writing major, son of Garry and Dawn Creed

Central City: Sarah White, B.A., magna cum laude, mathematics and computer science majors, daughter of Jeffrey and Carol White

Charles City: Jacob Huegel, B.A., magna cum laude, business administration, sport management and marketing concentrations, son of Vincent and Jennifer Huegel; Abby Lasher, B.A., cum laude, elementary education, daughter of Lance and Ann Lasher

Clarksville: Benjamin DeBerg, B.A., international relations and French and francophone studies majors, son of Stacy Dreger and Steve DeBerg; Logan Faust, B.A., business administration with management concentration, son of Bill and Carla Faust; Hunter Gray, B.A., business administration major with marketing concentration, son of Henry and Marilee Gray; Scott Hempen, B.A., magna cum laude, accounting and business administration, son of Jeff and Renae Hempen

Clear Lake: Alana Enabnit, B.A., magna cum laude, communication arts major with organizational and public relations concentration, daughter of Allen and Kristine Enabnit

Clinton: Brady Herrington, B.A., biology and business administration, son of Charles and Debra Herrington

Coggon: Jonathan Orr, B.A., fitness management major, son of Dennis and Cynthia Orr

Columbus Junction: Ashley Davis, B.A., communication arts major with multimedia communication and organizational and public relations concentrations

Coralville: Jordan Higgins, B.A., magna cum laude, biology major, daughter of Brandy Higgins and Linda Adams; Zakary Kohlmeyer, B.A., business administration major with management concentration, son of Brian and Jeni Kohlmeyer

Cresco: Brandon Kerian, B.A., fitness management major, son of Kevin and Kelly Kerian

Creston: Ashley Haines, B.A., magna cum laude, music applied (B.A.,) major with vocal concentration, daughter of Danny and Elaine Haines

Davenport: Kaitlynn Eaton, B.A., music major with church music and instrumental concentration, daughter of Georg Eaton and Annette Zemek

Decorah: Kayla Kregel, B.A., summa cum laude, fitness management major, daughter of Ron and Beth Kregel

Delhi: Colton Feltes, B.A., cum laude, accounting and business administration majors with finance concentration, son of Duane and Joan Feltes; Samantha Salow, B.A., cum laude, biology major, daughter of Al and Penny Salow

Denver: Amy Dunleavy, B.A., cum laude, biology major, daughter of John and Sarah Dunleavy

Des Moines: Karly Bown, B.A., cum laude, writing major, daughter of Jeff and Gwen Bown

Dike: Megan Weichers, B.A., business administration major with a finance concentration, daughter of Mike and Trisha Weichers; Maxwell Williams, B.A., biology major, son of Adam and Melissa Williams

Dubuque: Jacklyn Budding, B.A., summa cum laude, accounting and business administration majors, daughter of Brant Budding and Jalene Weisbeck; Megan Donohue, B.A., magna cum laude, biology major, daughter of Michael and Jeanie Donohue; Andrew Ganshirt, B.A., biology major, son of M. Scott and Michele Ganshirt; Jenna Manders, B.A., magna cum laude, interdepartmental business administration and sociology majors, daughter of Randy and Molly Manders  

Dunlap: Kelsey Bemus, B.A., summa cum laude, communication arts major with multimedia communication and organizational and public relations concentrations, daughter of Amy and Brant Bemus

Durant: Matthew Gruemmer, B.A., magna cum laude, communication arts major with multimedia communication and organizational and public relations concentrations, son of Michael and Janet Gruemmer

Dyersville: Sarah Frisch, B.A., summa cum laude, elementary education major, daughter of Mike and Virginia Frisch; Rachel Reinert, B.A., biology and Spanish majors, daughter of Jeffery and Carmen Reinert

Dysart: Haley Peters, B.A., summa cum laude, elementary education major, daughter of Jeff and Michelle Peters

Eddyville: Mercedes Chambers, B.A., social work major, daughter of Brian and Deanna Chambers

Ely: Chaz Boots, B.A., engineering science major, son of Bryan and Justine Boots; Elissa Musil, B.A., cum laude, elementary education major, daughter of Daniel and Peggy Musil; Emily Musil, B.A., magna cum laude, elementary education major, daughter of Daniel and Peggy Musil

Essex: Tate Jensen, B.A., engineering science and chemistry majors, son of Blake and Connie Jensen

Evansdale: Alec Steils, B.A., summa cum laude, business administration major with management concentration, son of Marvin and Laura Steils

Fairbank: Rachel Kleitsch, B.A., biology major, daughter of Joseph and Cheryl Kleitsch

Farley: Taylor Hotek, B.A., physical education major, son of Dr. Douglas Hotek and Phyllis Baker

Fort Atkinson: Katherine Kuennen, B.A., cum laude, communication arts major with organizational and public relations concentration, daughter of Randy and Laura Kuennen

Fort Dodge: Emily Rasmussen, B.A., summa cum laude, accounting and business administration majors, daughter of Robert and Joi Rasmussen

Fredericksburg: Amara Thein, B.A., magna cum laude, writing major, daughter of Randy and Laurie Thein

Garner: Michael Brown, B.A., history and international relations majors, son of Michael and Cheri Brown; Alicia Christians, B.A., summa cum laude, psychology and sociology majors, daughter of David and Kristie Christians; Elizabeth Snyder, B.M.E., music education major with vocal concentration, daughter of Robert and Theresa Snyder

Gilbertville: Alexandra Becker, B.A., magna cum laude, fitness management major, daughter of Jeffrey and Trina Becker; Brandon Welter, B.A., fitness management major, son of Robert and Jammi Welter

Grimes: Katherine Brown, B.A., communication arts major with organizational and public relations concentration, daughter of F. Montgomery Brown and Tracy Abbas; Zachary Stanley, B.A., history major, son of John and Chrystal Stanley

Grinnell: Nathan Ford, B.A., communication arts major with multimedia communication concentration, son of Thomas and Anita Ford

Hartwick: Anthony Lynn, B.M.E., cum laude, music education major with instrumental concentration, son of John and Tiffany Lynn

Hiawatha: Carly Hyland, B.A., magna cum laude, biology major, daughter of Kelly and Ramona Hyland

Hudson: Emily Andresen, B.A., magna cum laude, business administration major with marketing concentration, daughter of Ronald and Joyce Andresen; Holly Halstead, B.A., magna cum laude, mathematics major, daughter of Paul and Sheila Petry

Huxley: Jordan Jackson, B.A., social work major, son of Angela Freesemann and Vince Jackson

Independence: Kyle Harms, B.M.E., summa cum laude, music education major with vocal concentration, son of David and Janet Harms; Alexander Nicoll, B.A., business administration major with management and marketing concentrations, son of Steven and Joni Nicoll; Thomas Peters, B.A., computer info systems major, son of James and Sally Peters

Indianola: Andra Peeler, B.A., summa cum laude, music therapy (B.M.E.) and music education majors with vocal concentration, daughter of Ronald and Marcia Peeler

Iowa City: Daniel Bonthius, B.A., summa cum laude, biology major, son of Dr. Daniel and Nancy Bonthius; Heather Cole, B.A., fitness management major, daughter of Ronald and Shari Cole; Kelsey Coleman, B.A., cum laude, business administration major, daughter of Terence and Carla Coleman; Jacoby Firkins, B.A., communication design major, son of Jeff and Joann Firkins; Ryan Shields, B.A., summa cum laude, economics and business administration majors, son of Richard and Kolleen Shields

Kalona: Justin Hochstetler, B.A., magna cum laude, business administration major, son of Lynn and Deb Hochstetler

La Porte City: Ashley Frush, B.A., fitness management major, daughter of Bart and Kimberly Frush

Lake Mills: Jordan Manning, B.A., cum laude, elementary education major, daughter of Cory Manning and Kim Berg; Micah Peters, B.A., summa cum laude, elementary education major, daughter of the Rev. Wm. Peters and Dr. Anita Eshelman-Peters

Lawler: Brady Kuennen, B.A., business administration major with finance and sports management concentrations, son of Gary and Janel Kuennen

Le Mars: Eric Loutsch, B.A., business administration major with sports management concentrations, son of Kevin and Betty Loutsch; Katelyn Ewing, B.M.E., music education major with vocal concentration, daughter of Randy and Nancy Ewing; Michael Sauer, B.M.E., music education major with vocal concentration, son of Thomas and Teresa Sauer

Luana: Melissa Hageman, B.A., communication arts major with organizational and public relations concentration, daughter of Noreen and Scott Hageman

Luzerne: Andrea Lohf, B.A., summa cum laude, English major, daughter of David and Kathy Lohf

Manchester: Benjamin Engelken, B.A., cum laude, business administration major with management concentration, son of Gary and Julie Engelken; Morgan Gritzner, B.A., biology major, daughter of Dan and Joan Gritzner; Teri Mueller, B.A., summa cum laude, peace and justice studies and international relations majors, daughter of Roger and Beth Mueller; Lindsay Reth, B.A., cum laude, business administration major with finance concentration, daughter of Russ and Dianne Reth

Maquoketa: Laura DePenning, B.A., summa cum laude, elementary education major, daughter of Barbara Jones and Scott De Penning; Bradley Waller, B.A., summa cum laude, biology major, son of Dr. Roger and Tracy Waller

Marengo: Kailey Kaestner, B.A., cum laude, business administration major with management concentration, daughter of William and Denise Kaestner

Marion: Kelsey Smith, B.A., social work major, daughter of Rory and Diane Smith; Brinkly Werkman, fitness management major, daughter of Gary and Diane Werkman and Julie Klostermann

Marshalltown: Elizabeth Heying, B.A., magna cum laude, communication arts major with organizational and public relations concentration, daughter of Gerald and Ann Heying

Mason City: Brittanie Lucas, B.A., magna cum laude, biology major, daughter of Dr. Timothy and Betty Lucas

Masonville: Leah Hoefer, B.A., cum laude, biology major, daughter of David and Michelle Hoefer

Miles: Samantha Lippens, B.A., cum laude, biology major, daughter of Doug and Heidi Lippens

Milo: Seth Nutting, B.A., cum laude, communication arts major with multimedia communication and organizational and public relations concentrations, son of Frank and Lori Nutting

Monona: Rachel Thurn, B.A., cum laude, mathematics major, daughter of Shawn and Crystal Thurn

Monticello: Taylor Oswald, B.A., communication arts major with organizational and public relations concentration, daughter of Joe and Denise Oswald; Dallas Topping-Koppes, B.A., biology major, son of Tim and Dawn Koppes

Mount Pleasant: Rachel Krug, B.A., magna cum laude, social work major, daughter of Jeffrey and Linda Krug

Mount Vernon: Andrew Bellamy, B.A., physical education major, son of Jonathan and Kristen Bellamy

Muscatine: Tia Hagy, B.A., biology major, daughter of Mark and Deborah Hagy; Paris White, B.A., magna cum laude, religion major with preseminary concentration, daughter of Jeffrey White and Ronda White

Nashua: Casey Krull, B.A., biology major, son of CJ and Teresa Krull

New Hampton: Michelle Croell, B.A., cum laude, graphic design major, daughter of William and Renae Croell; Jenna Fitzgerald, B.A., cum laude, mathematics major, daughter of Thomas and Diane Fitzgerald; Taylor Moore, B.A., summa cum laude, elementary education major, daughter of Brian and Cindy Moore

New Hartford: Ellise Parker, B.A., summa cum laude, elementary education major, daughter of Mark and Susan Parker; Daniel Schmitz, B.A., summa cum laude, business administration and accounting, son of Gregory and Lisa Schmitz

Nora Springs: Spencer Behne, B.A., psychology major, son of Michael and Carol Behne

North Liberty: Eric Crow, B.A., summa cum laude, history major, son of Stephen and Kathy Crow

Northwood: Spencer Capitani, B.A., business administration major with sport management concentration, son of David and Trudy Capitani

Norwalk: Samuel Langfritz, B.A., communication arts major with multimedia communication concentration, son of Robert and Andrea Joss

Osage: Kate Huffman, B.A., summa cum laude, music applied (B.A.) with instrumental concentration, daughter of Gary and Robertta Huffman; Tyler Thome, B.A., biology major, son of Peter and Cheryl Thome

Pella: Jacob Martin, B.A., business administration and political science majors, son of Dr. Richard and Lisa Martin; Lauren Matysik, B.A., summa cum laude, art and graphic design majors, daughter of Dr. Gerard and Karen Matysik; Mary Wrage, B.A., summa cum laude, engineering science major, daughter of David and Sharla Wrage

Plainfield: Erica Hulsing, B.A., biology major, daughter of Kristi Kleinschmidt and Mark Hulsing; Caleb Smith, B.A., cum laude, business administration major with finance and sport management concentrations, son of Kevin and Diane Smith; Chelsey Wedeking, B.A., cum laude, fitness management major, daughter of Larry and Karen Wedeking

Polk City: William Ebert, B.A., engineering science major, son of Bill Ebert, Jr. and James Trickel and Lynn Thompson

Preston: Joel Geier, B.A., business administration major, son of the Rev. Gregory and Amy Geier

Readlyn: Connor O’Brien, B.A., history major, son of Kelly O’Brien

Reasnor: Morgan Blom, B.A., summa cum laude, fitness management major, daughter of Rick and Susan Blom; Paige Blom, B.A., biology major, daughter of Rick and Susan Blom

Reinbeck: Rachael Cheeseman, B.A., cum laude, elementary education, daughter of Carl and Renee Cheeseman

Rockford: Brent Christeson, B.A., communication arts major with organizational and public relations concentration, son of Alan and Dianne Christeson

Solon: Rachel Lighty, B.M.E., magna cum laude, music therapy (B.M.E.) and music education majors with piano concentration, daughter of John and Becky Lighty

Somers: Megan Schreier, B.A., magna cum laude, biology major, daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Schreier

Spirit Lake: Mary Brown, B.A., business administration major with finance concentration, daughter of John and Joleen Brown

Springville: Shelby Matus, B.A., social work major, daughter of Robert and Kristine Matus

St. Ansgar: Christen Pink, B.M.E., cum laude, music education major with piano concentration, daughter of Timothy and Cindy Pink

Stacyville: Kayla Hemann, B.A., summa cum laude, accounting and business administration majors, daughter of Andrew and Patty Hemann

Storm Lake: Kieran Cullen, B.A., biology major, son of Gerald and Dolores Cullen

Strawberry Point: Taylor Baumgartner, B.A., psychology major, daughter of Doug and Lori Baumgartner

Sumner: Hunter Pagel, B.A., biochemistry major, son of Richard and Theresa Pagel

Swisher: Colton Tonn, B.A., biochemistry major, son of Jeff and Marla Tonn; Tarra Troendle, B.A., cum laude, mathematics major, daughter of Steve Chris Troendle

Traer: Amanda Hoeg, B.A., biology major, daughter of Edward and Brenda Hoeg

Tripoli: Ryan Liddle, B.A., communication arts major with multimedia communication concentration, son of Loren and Kathleen Liddle

Urbana: Sydney Mackey, B.A., elementary education, daughter of Paula Mackey and Thomas Mackey

Urbandale: Serena Goetzl, B.A., fitness management and psychology majors, daughter of Kevin and Sherry Goetzel; Sara Morrissey, B.A., magna cum laude, communication arts major with organizational and public relations concentration, daughter of David and Denise Morrissey

Van Meter: Alex Gilmore, B.A., biology major, son of Jeannine and Rich Gilmore

Vinton: Allison Emrich, B.A., fitness management major, daughter of Mark and Kimberly Emrich; Megan Jorgensen, B.A., magna cum laude, history and peace and justice studies majors, daughter of Patrick and Nancy Jorgensen

Walford: Kelsey Hurlbert, B.A., cum laude, elementary education major, daughter of Christine Hurlbert

Wapello: Jacob LaFayette, B.A., cum laude, fitness management major, son of Jack and Lori LaFayette; Alyssa Noble, B.A., cum laude, psychology major, daughter of Michael and Kelly Noble

Washington: Robert Mostek, B.A., summa cum laude, accounting and economics majors, son of Jim and Lori Mostek

Waterloo: Kelsey Faust, B.A., business administration major, daughter of Joseph and Tracy Faust; Morgan Gerdes, B.A., cum laude, communication arts major with organizational and public relations concentration, daughter of Trent and Rita Gerdes; Samantha Heinen, B.A., cum laude, business administration major with management concentration, daughter of Joseph and Ingrid Heinen; Dakota Hottle, B.A., cum laude, biology major, son of Shawn and Andrea Hottle; Dominick Smith, B.A., biology major, son of Adonus and Tracy Smith

Waukon: Morgan McMillan, B.A., business administration major with management and sports management concentrations, daughter of Patrick and Kathy McMillan; Jacob Needham, B.A., business administration major with sports management concentration, son of James and Beverly Needham

Waverly: Hanna Arns, B.A., cum laude, individualized: public health major, daughter of David and Ann Arns; Reid Cook, B.A., summa cum laude, biology major, son of Rosalee Fischer; Kelsie Durscher, B.A., summa cum laude, biology major, daughter of Scott and Anne Durscher; Allan Engel, B.A., philosophy major, son of Linda Engel; Bryan Gielau, B.A., psychology and sociology majors, son of Alan and Sharon Gielau; Nicole Johnson, B.A., cum laude, writing major, daughter of Dale and Rose Johnson; Andrew Kooi, mathematics major, son of Bert and Kay Kooi; Jackson Litterer, B.A., magna cum laude, elementary education major, son of David and Barbara Litterer; Aditi Patel, B.A., summa cum laude, biochemistry major, daughter of Rajesh and Sangita Patel; Kathryn Reinhardt, B.A., magna cum laude, business administration major with management and marketing concentrations, daughter of Mark and Lisa Reinhardt; Ryan Severson, B.A., magna cum laude, business administration major with sport management and marketing concentration, son of Scott and Monica Severson; Kyle Sprain, B.A., summa cum laude, mathematics and engineering science majors, son of Kim and Judy Sprain; Landon Williams, B.A., fitness management major, son of Lori Williams.

Webster City: Tiffany Louk, B.A., magna cum laude, neuroscience and French and francophone studies majors, daughter of J. David and Annette Louk

West Branch: Clay Cook, B.A., fitness management major, son of Michael and Laura Cook

West Des Moines: Courtney Bebensee, B.A., English major, daughter of Dr. Jeffrey and Julie Bebensee; April Magneson, B.A., biology major, daughter of Angie Charlier and William Magneson; Morgan Sederburg, B.A., magna cum laude, history major, daughter of Kelvin and Claudette Sederberg; Bailey Wilson, B.A., summa cum laude, mathematics and economics majors, daughter of James and Martha Wilson

West Union: Elizabeth Moellers, B.A., business administration major with management concentration, daughter of Jason and Lori Moellers

Winterset: Morton Machir, B.A., summa cum laude, biochemistry major, son of Morton and Monica Machir; Erin Sawyers, B.A., magna cum laude, biology major, daughter of Mark and Chris Sawyers

Yarmouth: Jacob Holsteen, B.A., communication arts major with organizational and public relations concentration, son of Darren and Diana Hosteen

CALIFORNIA

San Clemente: Tyler Nullmeyer, B.A., cum laude, history and business administration majors, son of the Rev. Jeff and Jennifer Nullmeyer

COLORADO

Aurora: Lungelo Seyama, B.A., business administration and economics with a management concentration, son of

Denver: Haley Reiter, B.A., magna cum laude, biology and neuroscience majors, daughter of Robert and Vanessa Reiter; Jenna Vogen, B.A., summa cum laude, social work major, daughter of David and Kimberly Vogen; Kaitlyn Wyman, B.A., communication arts major with organizational and public relations concentration, daughter of Todd and Jennifer Wyman

Thornton: Nicholas Kuhl, B.A., computer science major, son of Sue Kuhl

HAWAII

Kaneohe: Nathan Yoshimura, B.A., biology major, son of Keith and Gary Nikaido and Todd Y