ROCK ISLAND, IL (06/13/2017)-- Augustana College held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 21. Dr. Al Bowman, president emeritus of Illinois State University, delivered the commencement address. Around 480 students participated in the ceremony, including the following students from your area:
Mikayla Fallon of Bettendorf, who studied Business Administration-Marketing
Kaycee Kallenberger of Bettendorf, who studied Psychology
Nicholas Misner of Davenport, who studied Physics, Mathematics and Geology
Brittany Middleton of Davenport, who studied Biology
Peter Ruggles of Rock Island, who studied Business Administration-Management
Allison Scudder of Rock Island, who studied Communication Sciences and Disorders
Alecsus Sebben of Rock Island, who studied English and German Studies
Robert Chaney of Bettendorf, who studied History
Olivia Covert-Proctor of Bettendorf, who studied German Education, cum laude
Shannon Larson of Bettendorf, who studied Business Administration-Management and Accounting, cum laude
Christopher McLaughlin of Bettendorf, who studied Business Administration-Finance and Scandinavian Studies
Jake Melik of Bettendorf, who studied Business Administration-Finance
Amanda Peterlin of Bettendorf, who studied Art Education
Emmalynn Tully of Bettendorf, who studied Vocal Music Education, cum laude
Alerik Vi of Bettendorf, who studied Engineering Physics, Computer Science and Mathematics
Brenna Whisler of Bettendorf, who studied Communication Studies and Public Health, magna cum laude
Charles Bald of Blue Grass, who studied Instrumental Music Education
Hannah Lindaman of Eldridge, who studied Biology and Public Health
Andrea Grubaugh of Muscatine, who studied Creative Writing and Communication Studies, cum laude
Joseph Oliger of Davenport, who studied Multimedia Journalism and Mass Communication and Theatre Arts
Evan Marzahn of Davenport, who studied Computer Science and Women's and Gender Studies
Alexandra Madison of Davenport, who studied Elementary Education, magna cum laude
Kayleen Prins of Davenport, who studied International Business and French
Michael Warhank of Davenport, who studied Pre-Medicine, Accounting and Biochemistry, summa cum laude
Devyn Absher of Rock Island, who studied Communication Studies and Graphic Design
Summer Cook of Rock Island, who studied Biology
Atticus Garrison of Rock Island, who studied History and Religion, cum laude
Lizandra Gomez-Ramirez of Rock Island, who studied Anthropology, Political Science, Latin American Studies and Sociology, magna cum laude
Carter Hall of Rock Island, who studied Business Administration-Finance and Business Administration-Management
Trevor Jablonski of Rock Island, who studied English
Kayla Jackson of Rock Island, who studied Psychology and Creative Writing, magna cum laude
Miranda Johnson of Rock Island, who studied Business Administration-Marketing
Alissa Jungjohann of Rock Island, who studied Sociology and Women's and Gender Studies
Madeline McGuire of Rock Island, who studied Communication Sciences and Disorders
Benjamin McKay of Rock Island, who studied Instrumental Music Performance, summa cum laude
Henry Roderick of Rock Island, who studied Studio Art and Graphic Design
Erik Whitcomb of Rock Island, who studied Psychology
Margaret Williams of Rock Island, who studied Language Arts/ English Education
Cayton Wallace of Rock Island, who studied Business Administration-Management and Mathematics
Carli Hogan of Rock Island, who studied Biology and Art History, magna cum laude
Connor Hogan of Rock Island, who studied Biology
Logan Green of Andalusia, who studied Sociology and Philosophy, magna cum laude
Joseph Aumuller of Coal Valley, who studied Political Science and English
Andrew Bainter of Coal Valley, who studied Computer Science and Mathematics
Jessica Estes of Coal Valley, who studied Creative Writing and English with Writing Emphasis
Emily Grooms of Coal Valley, who studied Psychology and Studio Art, magna cum laude
Ryan Gruetzmacher of Coal Valley, who studied Biology Education
Ryan Shoemaker of Coal Valley, who studied Political Science and Economics
Jacob Johnston of Cordova, who studied Accounting and Business Administration-Management, cum laude
Irene Mekus of East Moline, who studied Geography, Public Health and Anthropology, magna cum laude
Zakaria Nadif of East Moline, who studied Biology
Michael Daniels of Geneseo, who studied Business Administration-Finance and Accounting, summa cum laude
Miachel Kerschieter of Geneseo, who studied Communication Studies and Psychology
Kylee Villarreal of Milan, who studied Elementary Education
Allison Bjork of Moline, who studied Psychology, Ethics and Public Health
Rachel Butter of Moline, who studied Biology and Public Health
Kayla Gasper of Moline, who studied Psychology and Sociology
Emily Johnson of Moline, who studied Graphic Design
Layne Porembski of Moline, who studied Accounting and French, summa cum laude
Matthew Roche of Moline, who studied Business Administration-Finance, Business Administration-Marketing, Business Administration-Management and Accounting
Matthew Tuttle-Timm of Moline, who studied Physics and Mathematics, cum laude
Jenna Stone of Reynolds, who studied Business Administration-Management and Accounting
Haylee Walker of Reynolds, who studied Communication Studies, Graphic Design and Studio Art
Jamie VanWatermeulen of Silvis, who studied Business Administration-Management and Business Administration-Finance
Jennifer VanWatermeulen of Silvis, who studied Business Administration-Marketing and Sociology
Josette White of Silvis, who studied Communication Sciences and Disorders, cum laude
Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 167 Academic All-Americans, two Nobel laureates, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.
