PELLA, (05/28/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local students graduated from Central College Saturday, May 11. The ceremony was held at H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse in Pella, Iowa. There were 348 graduates from 15 states and one foreign country.
Patricia Braun, of Davenport, graduated summa cum laude with a major in biology, Spanish and international studies-Latin American.
Erik Grunder, of Wilton, graduated with a major in social science.
Stephanie Hasken, of Davenport, graduated with a major in exercise science.
Nancy Huddleston, of Muscatine, graduated magna cum laude with a major in mathematics.
Emily Huegel, of Bettendorf, graduated magna cum laude with a major in elementary education.
Justine Jackovich, of Eldridge, graduated magna cum laude with a major in biology.
Maaike Mielenhausen, of Davenport, graduated magna cum laude with a major in elementary education.
Gregory Oldsen, of De Witt, graduated with a major in environmental studies.
Rachel Pashon, of Sterling, graduated with a major in business management.
Allison Redman, of Davenport, graduated magna cum laude with a major in elementary education.
Samantha Scheckel, of Long Grove, graduated cum laude with a major in art.
Shannon Skalla, of New Boston, graduated with a major in theatre.
Kelly Spavin, of Bettendorf, graduated summa cum laude with a major in English.
Kevin Templeton, of Muscatine, graduated magna cum laude with a major in music education-vocal.
Andrew Weaks, of Fulton, graduated cum laude with a major in accounting and actuarial science.
Treaver Willis, of Muscatine, graduated with a major in athletic training.
Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics.
Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Central College is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southwest of Des Moines. Please visit the college website at www.central.edu.
