Winona State University congratulates its students who have been recognized as outstanding graduates in their program for the Fall 2020 class.
These outstanding seniors were nominated by their respective departments as academic, professional, and social leaders in their field. Upon graduation, they will be sent certificates of recognition signed by President Scott Olson as part of their ‘celebration box’ from Winona State University.
“Now, more than ever, Winona State University celebrates our graduates for their resilience, perseverance, and achievements as a community of learners,” said Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest, Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. “Congratulations, Warriors; your courage and commitment ensure that you will make significant contributions to our world, wherever you go.”
A virtual celebration to honor all graduating students on their outstanding achievements is planned for Friday, December 11 at 6pm. For more information on the event, visit winona.edu/commencement.
Outstanding Student Program College
| Madison D. Staff | Accounting | Business |
| Emma J. Berlyn | Business Administration | Business |
| Natalie Jo Ann Dicke | Economics | Business |
| Cole J. Cohorts | Finance | Business |
| Noemi Gomez Gonzalez | Human Resources Management | Business |
| Rebekah MacKenzie Nagel | Management Information Systems | Business |
| Sarah Kathryn Madsen | Marketing | Business |
| Mariah Ann Leach | Special Education: Academic and Behavioral Strategist | Education |
| Shelby Ryan Sandstrom | Business Education (Teaching) | Education |
| Natalie R. Benson | Elementary Education: Early Childhood Emphasis | Education |
| Emily Helen Grenon | Elementary Education: K-6 Education | Education |
| Cameron Rutlege | Physical Education (Teaching) | Education |
| James William Mrozek | Special Education: Developmental Disabilities | Education |
| Samantha Song Danielson | Art (Teaching | Liberal Arts |
| Samantha Song Danielson | Art: Studio Art | Liberal Arts |
| Hannah Mae Angle | Communication Studies: Leadership | Liberal Arts |
| Annette Louise Deyo | English: Applied & Professional Writing | Liberal Arts |
| Kristen Marie Carrie | English: Communication Arts and Literature (Teaching) | Liberal Arts |
| Rachel Roberta Hollcraft | English: Literature & Language | Liberal Arts |
| Erin Rebecca Misar | English: Teaching English as a Second Language | Liberal Arts |
| Jocelyn Fay Schley | English: Writing | Liberal Arts |
| Brynn Artley | Filn Studies | Liberal Arts |
| Patrick Daniel Kenedy | Global Studies | Liberal Arts |
| Nathan Andrew Wheeler | History | Liberal Arts |
| Sophia Manthei Craven | Legal Studies | Liberal Arts |
| Christina Marie Boyle | Mass Communication: Advertising | Liberal Arts |
| Zachary D. Hathcock | Music Teaching: Instrumental | Liberal Arts |
| Sofiya Aleksandrovna Podberetskaya | Political Science | Liberal Arts |
| Grace Stanley | Psychology: Option A | Liberal Arts |
| Melissa Ann Paetzel | Psychology: Option B | Liberal Arts |
| Matthew John Myszewski | Social Science/History (Teaching) | Liberal Arts |
| Jessica Lynn Moe | Sociology | Liberal Arts |
| Alyssa Mary Ruppert | Sociology: Criminal Justice Corrections | Liberal Arts |
| Ross R. Peterson | Sociology: Criminal Justice Law Enforcement | Liberal Arts |
| Lauren Frances Sperling | Spanish | Liberal Arts |
| Emily Helen Grenon | Spanish (Teaching) | Liberal Arts |
| Laura Louise Ziegelmeyer | Exercise and Rehabilitative Science: Clinical Exercise Science | Nursing & Health Sciences |
| Julie Kathleen Lutzen | Exercise and Rehabilitative Science: Exercise Science | Nursing & Health Sciences |
| Rylee Petit | Exercise and Rehabilitative Science: Movement Science | Nursing & Health Sciences |
| Chelsea J Lindstrom | Healthcare Leadership & Administration: Health & Wellness Management | Nursing & Health Sciences |
| Alison Jean Nowak | Health Promotion: School Health | Nursing & Health Sciences |
| Brittani Nicole McKane | Healthcare Leadership and Administration | Nursing & Health Sciences |
| Craig Alan Schapekahm | Nursing | Nursing & Health Sciences |
| Pratima Thapaliya | Nursing RN-BSN | Nursing & Health Sciences |
| Jessalyn Pett | Public Health: Community Health | Nursing & Health Sciences |
| Rachel Jessica Simon | Social Work | Nursing & Health Sciences |
| Jordan Elizabeth Oxley | Social Work (Rochester) | Nursing & Health Sciences |
| Richard Raymond Diedrick | Applied Computer Science | Science & Engineering |
| Andrew Paul Poss | Applied Computer Science: Computer Information Systems (Rochester) | Science & Engineering |
| Rosalind Renae Hartsel | Biology: Allied Health | Science & Engineering |
| Madison Eugene Champine | Biology: Cell and Molecular | Science & Engineering |
| Madalyn Rose Hansen | Biology: Environmental Science | Science & Engineering |
| Sadie R. Spaeth | Biology: Life Science (Teaching) | Science & Engineering |
| Garvey M. John | Computer Science | Science & Engineering |
| Christian James Laing | Geoscience: Geology | Science & Engineering |
| Adam Joseph Funk | Mathematics | Science & Engineering |
| Jordyn E. Kleman | Mathematics: Secondary Teaching | Science & Engineering |
| Roberta Zlock | Physics | Science & Engineering |
| Kaisey Leigh Skibba | Statistics | Science & Engineering |
For more information on this fall’s outstanding students, contact Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest, Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, at rrgilchrest@winona.edu.
