Ann Spilker
  • Organismal Biology
  • Class of 2018
  • Ashland, Neb.

Ann Spilker is honored by Concordia University, Nebraska for outstanding academic achievement

2018 May 7

Ann Spilker of Ashland was among honored graduating seniors who achieved outstanding academic accomplishments during their college career at its annual Academic Honors Reception on Friday, May 4.

Every year, each academic department may give two or more awards, depending on the size of the department and the number of students in the program. Each department establishes its own criteria for determining award recipients, but the criteria must, at minimum, consider the student's grade point average, level of service to the department and level of service to Concordia.

"I've loved teaching at Concordia and teaching you," said Dr. Jenny Mueller-Roebke, professor of English and university provost. "What a great contribution to our community you all have made! Thank you for your commitment to Concordia." This is Mueller-Roebke's final commencement weekend. She previously announced her retirement effective May 31, 2018.

Concordia's College of Arts and Sciences, represented by Dr. Brent Royuk, dean of the college, honored the following students:

  • Chelsea Wohlgemuth, Alton, Iowa, Art
  • Grace Woodburn, York, Neb., Art
  • Zachary Barz, Dubuque, Iowa, Business Administration and Mathematics
  • Mallory Parrish, Auburn, Neb., Business Administration and Mathematics
  • Wyatt Weller, Bennington, Neb., Business Administration and Mathematics
  • Benjamin Leeper, Thornton, Colo., English, Communication and Theater Arts
  • Benjamin Middendorf, Scotia, Neb., English, Communication and Theater Arts
  • Hope Moural, Fremont, Neb., English, Communication and Theater Arts
  • Zane Francescato, Alamosa, Colo., History, Geography and Criminal Justice
  • Laura Hedstrom, Lakefield, Minn., Music
  • Jacob Henson, Herrin, Ill., Music
  • Karina Keating, Woodstock, Ill., Music
  • Mason Koeritz, Northrop, Minn., Natural and Computer Sciences
  • Clara Rich, Lincoln, Neb., Natural and Computer Sciences
  • Ann Spilker, Ashland, Neb., Natural and Computer Sciences
  • Emilia Mugnolo, Brunswick, Ohio, Theology

Concordia's College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, represented by Dr. Nancy Elwell, dean of the college, honored the following students:

  • Emily Hayes, Superior, Neb., Health and Human Performance
  • Megan Barz, Dubuque, Iowa, Human and Social Sciences
  • Rachel Hoarty, Geneva, Neb., Human and Social Sciences
  • Zachary Barz, Dubuque, Iowa, Intercultural Studies and Modern Foreign Languages
  • Toria Turner, New Palestine, Ind., Intercultural Studies and Modern Foreign Languages

Dr. Lorinda Sankey, associate dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, honored the following students:

  • Molly Goltl, Wichita, Kan., Early Childhood Education
  • Benjamin Browne, Billings, Mont., Elementary Education
  • Taylor Brockhaus, Lincoln, Neb., Middle Level Education
  • Emily Kollbaum, Concordia, Mo., Secondary Education
  • Paige Getz, Spring Hill, Kan., Special Education