Outstanding Seniors
Each year, Wartburg professors are encouraged to select an Outstanding Senior in their discipline. These students represent the very best of a Wartburg education, demonstrating academic excellence, leadership, and a deep commitment to their communities. Outstanding Seniors are recognized during the college’s Pillars Week and in the Commencement program.
Going into the legal field, the skills I obtained from the classroom and the passion that Wartburg has allowed me to explore will help me through law school and in being a good citizen.”
Alex Morgan ’25
Outstanding Senior in History, International Relations, Political Science, and Religion
Wartburg Esports Team, Overwatch National Champion 2023
2026 Outstanding Seniors
| Major | Honoree |
|---|---|
| Major: Actuarial Science | Honoree: Sam McDevitt |
| Major: Accounting | Honoree: Brandy Beatty |
| Major: Art | Honoree: Anya Poggenklass |
| Major: Bachelor of Music Education/Music Therapy | Honoree: Ella Hayden |
| Major: Biochemistry | Honoree: Clay Nielsen |
| Major: Biology | Honoree: Claire Brown |
| Major: Business Administration | Honoree: Nora Tweeten |
| Major: Chemistry | Honoree: Tamara Ataya |
| Major: Computer Science | Honoree: Ibrahim Cara |
| Criminology & Sociology | Honoree: Kelly Giardina |
| Major: Economics | Honoree: Armandine Mabote |
| Major: Elementary Education | Honoree: Alison Newton |
| Major: Engineering | Honoree: Aiden Tobin |
| Major: English | Honoree: Rewa Chababo |
| Major: English Education | Honoree: Ashley Stapley |
| Environmental Science & Studies | Honoree: Leah Cherry |
| Major: Exercise Science | Honoree: Kali Nelson |
| Major: Exercise Science | Honoree: Bella Skay |
| Major: History | Honoree: Kale DiMarco |
| Major: International Relations | Honoree: Armandine Mabote |
| Journalism & Communication | Honoree: Lizzie Hobby |
| Major: Mathematics | Honoree: JoJo Tyynismaa |
| Major: Mathematics Teaching | Honoree: JoJo Tyynismaa |
| Major: Music Education | Honoree: Jacoba Jacobs |
| Major: Music Therapy | Honoree: Hannah Johnson |
| Major: Neuroscience | Honoree: Ella Vander Zee |
| Major: Political Science | Honoree: Taryn Norris |
| Major: Psychology | Honoree: Carson Stetter |
| Major: Secondary Education | Honoree: JoJo Tyynismaa |
| Major: Social Work | Honoree: Erica Knupp |
| Major: Spanish | Honoree: Claire Brown |