When Emily Mujica walked across the stage at Mason City High School in 2007, she wasn’t entirely sure where her path would lead. Like many graduates, she decided to start her college journey close to home — and that decision set the stage for a career built on passion, purpose and the power of education.

Finding Her Path at 51ÁÔÆæ

Emily chose to attend 51ÁÔÆæ to complete her general education requirements while exploring her interests. “When I first graduated high school, I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted to major in,” she recalls. “51ÁÔÆæ turned out to be the perfect choice.”

Beyond the classroom, 51ÁÔÆæ gave Emily the opportunity to continue her love for running by joining the cross country and track teams. The supportive campus community also felt like home — her family had positive experiences there, and she quickly found herself thriving in the close-knit environment. “What I really loved about 51ÁÔÆæ was the intimate learning environment,” Emily says.

Lessons That Last a Lifetime

During her time at 51ÁÔÆæ (2007–2009), several instructors left a lasting impression. Keith Jaben, a familiar face from high school, helped ease her transition to college. Paul Peterson sparked a passion for writing, leading Emily to join the LOGOS team. And math instructor Chris Brandt, who had also taught her in high school, demonstrated patience and encouragement that helped Emily overcome academic challenges.

From Student to Teacher

After graduating from 51ÁÔÆæ in 2010, Emily transferred to Iowa State University, where she earned a B.S. in Child, Adult and Family Services. She began her career as a District Executive with the Boy Scouts of America but soon discovered that her true calling was in education.

She went on to earn a B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Iowa and later a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Trauma and Resilience from Concordia University.

Since 2018, Emily has been teaching kindergarten for Lincoln, Nebraska Public Schools — a role she describes as deeply fulfilling. “Teaching wasn’t my original career path, but I came to realize it was my calling,” she explains. “As someone who struggled with school due to a learning disability, I know how important it is for a child to feel confident in their learning. That’s why I became a teacher — to help students succeed and ensure they feel empowered in the classroom.”

Building Strong Foundations

For Emily, one of the greatest joys of her job is being a child’s first teacher. “It’s such a special role to welcome kids into the world of education,” she says. “I work alongside families to make sure our classroom is a safe, caring, and joyful place to be.”

Her dedication has not gone unnoticed. Emily was nominated by her administrators for the 2023 Inspire Award and named the 2024 Thank You Teacher of the Year — an honor that holds special meaning because it came from a family. “To me, the profound connection with students and families is the highest form of recognition, and it was an honor to receive the award from the Governor of Nebraska.”

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At the three 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 1, nearly 850 graduates were recognized as earning approximately 1270 Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates during the 2025-2026 academic year. Several honors and awards were also presented. 51ÁÔÆæ’S Class of 2026 represents 17 countries, 21 states, and 94 Iowa communities.

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(*Midyear Graduate)

Akron

Jack Terpstra

Alexander

*Macy Christensen

Jordan Peinke

Algona

Sean Davis

*Matthew Long

Allison

Preston Debner

Carter Miller

*Terin Nielsen

Evan Swygman

Ames

Morgan Brainerd

Katelyn Riesselman

Ian Roske

Ankeny

Monica Mirembe

Gabriel Smith

Aplington

*Lia Hovenga

Bancroft

*Colin Rasch

Baxter

*Benjamin Richardson

Belmond

Jose Alfaro

Esther Alvarado

*Merari Arenas

Lauryn Barkema

*Stephanie Benitez Salinas

Dora Bobadilla-Macias

Ava Brister

*Ethan Dirks

Tyreon Franklin

Dinia Hernandez

Nolan Krauss

*Haidyn Mewes

Macey Van Ackeren

Bryson Warren

Elsie Williams

Ashtin Willms

Bolan

*Cole Willert

Bristow

Kamdon Boos

Dillon Eberline

Brady Henning

Carson Lewis

Britt

Carlos Calles-Zenon

*Amanda Drabek

*Ethan Gayken

Joshua Hejlik

*Rebecca Hejlik

Ammy Mendoza

*Ella Pash

Jackson Redig

Kolton Schuknecht

Sienna Weiland

Buffalo Center

Brody Cooper

Brody Greensky

Pepper Mason

*Joclyn Shackleton

*William Thompson

Burlington

Brionna Ferguson

Cedar Rapids

Emmalyse Bordignon

*Chloe Schwerin

Charles City

Jenna Aikey

*Colton Anderegg

*Kinleigh Bahe

Preston Banks

Vincent Benning

*Morgan Bettesworth

Hunter Boehmer

Nicolas Bormann

*Laney Brinkman

John Bruening

*Cassandra Burkhardt

Trevor Carolan

Jose Ceja

Deacon Cleveland

Silas Cleveland

*Madison Crooks

Rylee DeBoest

Gabriella Deverell

Brayden Ellis

Talan Gates

Alexi Gonzalez

Brady Hanson

Taia Hillhouse

Carson Holm

Vincent Joslin

*Trae Lohse

*Virginia Magnuson

*Adrian Miranda

*Ava Molitor

Zander Noble

Hunter Northrop

*Elexa O’Neill

*Paige Pickar

Clay Price

Autumn Prior

Gabriel Rogstad

*Cade Schmidt

Barbara Soifer

Carter Soifer

Shawnda Sorenson

Dylan Stewart

Christopher Stock

Danielle Stock

Ava Studer

*Westin Sullivan

Jeannie Waddingham

Jackson Warnke

Haley White

*Theo Winters

*Illia Yeliseiev

Clarion

Taylor Langfitt

*Dylan Luhmann

*Kylie Sesker

Clarksville

Savannah Fisher

Gavin Jacobs

Jacob Johnson

*Madison Wahl

Clear Lake

*Camryn Allsbrook

*Gavin Anderson

*Raif Baack

*Taylor Bedford

Cameron Bill

*Geoffrey Brass

Addison Cooper

Ethan Cooper

Meghan DeLong

*Cade Dillavou

Matthew Doane

Cely Mae Dodge

Jack Evans

Andrew Fisher

Ethan Groff

*Zachary Harms

*Athena Hart

Ciara Hartema

Malachi Henaman

Terri Howlett

MaKenna Jackson

Samuel Kamberger

Kendra Kruckenberg

Jaelan Leydens

*Candice Lucas

Isaiah Marschke

Cecilia Mattis

*Payton McGrath

Addison Mingus

*Alaina Mitchell

Luke Moore

Madilyn Moore

*Ashley Myers

*Jett Neuberger

Rowan Norris

*Chloe O’Keefe

Jocelyn Orchard

Avery Puttmann

*Linden Reynolds

*Tori Ristau

Ashley Roberts

Alex Schenker

Peyton Schenker

Shaili Showalter

Elizabeth Smith

Isaac Smith

*Addison Studer

*Rylee Thomas

*Carson Till

Alexis Veal

*Michael Wells

Ezra Zickefoose

Coulter

Nathan Gamble

Kady Heiserman

Kaila Heiserman

Jenna Koons

Cresco

*Callie Holten

Kaiya Holten

Preston Hurd

*Hannah Shelton

Crystal Lake

Deegan Moore

Decorah

Parker Heiselman

Des Moines

*Hadeel Aljarrah

Dumont

Elizabeth Hewitt

*Lauren Johnson

Amelia Schrock

Dysart

Owen Hennings

Eagle Grove

Nadia Kaiser

Joshua Miller

Earlham

Olivia Spurling

Fertile

Josie Lester

*Tanyan Woiwod

Floyd

Emma Miller

Mason Miller

*Jayla Patten

*Ryan Schwartzkopf

Lukas Vance

Forest City

*Addyson Aitchison

*Alexis Anderson

*Christian Anderson

*Nahdia Barrientos

Harra Birri

Blaize Bishop

*Shyleeah Brakel

Bryant Bridges

*Hayden Brown

*Jade Calkins

*Eimmy Candelaria Vazquez

Malani Carpenter

*Amsel Goodman

Jayce Groves

Hunter Harms

*Aurora Henn

*Chloe Hennigar

*Damian Hoeft

*Aviana Holkesvik

*Mylie Hopkins

*Spence Jefson

*Jaden Jerome

*Sasha Johnson

*Joshua Kawalek

*Tianna Murray

Ethan Ochoa

Dominic Ohmart

Carter Osmundson

Grace Ostercamp

*Luis Reyes Gonzalez

*Cadence Sletten

*Shelby Umbaugh

*Ella Urbatsch

Jenna Walker

Fredericksburg

Kyler Glenn

Garner

Erik Baumgard

Drew Burress

Colter Carlson

Andrea Fox-Rasmus

*Brody Frayne

Kenedee Frayne

*Kaelyn Gaskill

Brice Gayken

Isaac Gayken

Lane Gayken

Dionysus Goll

Michael Grummer

Brady Hayworth

Sara Homann

Ayden Kendrick

*Tyler Milligan

Aydonn Swanson

Isabella Vansickel

*Morgan Weiskamp

Draidyn Winters

Jessica Yancy

Glidden

*Addison Boell

Grafton

Deceanna Bergeron

Kaelee Hicken

*Hunter Hillman

Lottie Nyman

*Jocelyn Prince

Greene

Jennifer Boyette

*Emmeliene Dubiel

Tye Hernandez

Eliska Sirotiak

Kerryn Weipert

Greenfield

Kasen Hansen

Hampton

Aubreigh Abbas

Milagros Aguilar

*Carlos Andrade

Emma Artley-Petit

Cael Burmester

Aimee Calles

Yadira Castaneda

Kyle Crum

Abigail Drier

Iliana Garcia

Valeria Garcia Sosa

Kyle Graney

Faith Grover

Kailey Hall

*Lily Hambly

Philip Harvey

Aiden Heims

Hayden Helmke

Peyton Kofoot

Kevin Macias

Kylie McRoberts

Nataly Mendez

Yanessia Montes

Kenzie Moorehead

Genesis Morales

Eva Moreno Dohlman

Fernando Mota Rojas

Yoseline Ramirez

Mallory Rieken

Evelyn Romo-Hernandez

Tegan Roney

Emmylee Schulte

Lily Strother

Irlanda Tangarife

*Leonel Urbano-Cortes

Roxana Valenzuela

*Hector Velica

*Paris Wickwire

Sophia Wilken

Hanlontown

*Rose Hagen

*Hannah Lunning

Indianola

Benjamin Hoffman

Ionia

*Joslyn Bormann

*Bridget Edson

*Morgan Linderman

Iowa Falls

Presley Mulford

Kyla Oppold

Deana Raisch

*Lance Smuck

Joice

*Kelly DeLawyer

*Frederick Steinbron

Hannah Sterrenberg

Kanawha

Nicholas Hoveland

Kensett

Logan Espinosa

Kaden Sauve

*Benjamin Yezek

Klemme

Blake Barkema

*Jayden Fuchs

*Jace Hanson

Lake Mills

Susan Abele

Dylan Aukes

Logan Bacon

*Kaydence Barden

Caycee Barrett

Emerson Bechtel

*Bennett Berger

Bryce Budach

Jersey Budach

*Kirsten Calvert

Bryce Eden

Garrett Ham

Wyatt Hanna

*Lance Helming

Becca Holtan

Caden Hunter

*Hailey Jensen

Alexia Jurgena

Jordan Kelly

*Denton Kingland

*Michelle Loth-Dreier

Hannah Maas

Breanna Mary

Aiden Mattern

Caden Mattern

Elijah Menke

*Shannon Miller

*Mya Peterson

Jolie Rice

*Brynn Rognes

Colin Schmidt

*Annaston Stene

*Ella Stene

*Ella Thompson

*Madison Thompson

Paige Thompson

Treize VanHeiden

Lakota

Isaac Hillesland

Latimer

*Jeff Ballesteros

Alejandro Castro

Yareli Castro

Olivia Hamm

Jessica Simmons

Leland

*Tyler Niess

Lenox

*Daisy Padilla

Lime Springs

Brooklyn Burke

Chloe Burke

Manly

Tyler Beasley

Gabrielle Beck

Elizabeth Boelman

Ethan Davis

*Grant Echelberger

*Brianna Foss

*Brittany Guthart

Lia Halfman

Lucas Hanig

*Ethan King

Kenley Meyer

Rory Prazak

Alexis Wise

Marble Rock

*Alex Baltes

*Jade Daniels

Kylen Enabnit

*Jack Havig

Avery Kruse

Weston Lines

Wyatt Parcher

Brekken Schlader

Paisley Willadsen

Marion

*Maria Gallagher

Mason City

Jennifer Alonso-Lopez

Alyssa Anderson

*Brady Anderson

Caden Anderson

* Madison Andersen

*Mia Anderson

*Owen Anderson

Trisha Anderson

Landon Arhart

*Dante Armstrong

Brandon Barclay

Carsen Barragan

Lamar Barragan

Cameron Beery

Geneva Benson

*Grace Berding

*Isaac Berg

Brenden Berkley

*Landon Bitker

Amanda Blanchard

Tyler Bleile

Emma Bocanegra

Danielle Bolz

Emily Bonzer

Jaxon Bothwell

Allison Brandt

*Lydia Brattrud

Jaxsen Brion-Shipman

*Kasin Byre

Armani Caldwell

*Jacob Carlson

Kevin Carney

Alexa Carrera-Morales

Kayden Cerwinske

Mattie Chambers

*Emersyn Cleveland

*Kendall Cobb

Riley Cooper

Madeline Cornish

Madison Daley

Drew DeGabriele

*Zander Dickinson

Connor Dodge

*Jack Donald

Lucas Donisi

*Brendan Downey

Juliana Droll

*Ty Duckert

Bobbijo Duncan

*Abigail Eden

Elizabeth Edwards

*Brogan Evans

*Haley Ewing

Sara Ewing

Eric Farland

Jace Fetter

*Colton Ficken

*Gweneth Fiser

Jacelyn Frels

Riley Freund Behrendsen

Jack Frieden

Jayla Froiland

Eva Fulk

*Addison Gardner

*Aubri Graven

Luke Grillo

*Colin Grooters

Kellie Hamilton

*Adison Hanson

Caster Hanson

*Laura Hardy

Aubry Harms

*Dillon Harris

Skylar Hartkopp

Haley Heinselman

Drakley Hensley

Marcelino Herreguin

*Dylan Hjelle

Chase Holloway

*Kaicey Holmes

*Brittany Holstad

Weilun Hsu

Kelly Humburg

*Andrew James

Sophie Johanns

*Hannah Jones

*Tobias Kesten

Owen Klatt

*Adisyn Krueger

Ethan Kudej

Rylan Kuhn

Nicole Kuntz

*Nikko Kurose

Shyanne Leek

Morgan Lovik

*Conner Lunning

Aiden Luong

Orion Martin

Sky Martin

Leah Martinez

Raeya Martinson

Lucas Martz

Austin Massawe

Desiree Matton

Jack Maznio

Kelsey McDonough

Tatiana McWilliams

Elizabeth Meckler

Emily Melott

*James Miles

Dylan Miller

Jackson Morud

*Mariam Mulford

Dominic Murphy

*Claire Mussman

Brianna Nalan

Nicholas Nasheim

Chloe Nelson

Joshua Nelson

*Nicholas Niver

*Akia Northrup

Emily Ogaard

Noah Oltman

*KallaiAnna Osgood

Cayle Ott

Octavio Padilla-Rico

Maryam Pakseresht

Piper Pals

Tate Parsons

*Urijah Paulsen

Vincent Pham

Johnny Philpott

*London Philpott

Kylie Poppy

*Jasmin Post

*Jack Pruin

*Daniel Reinhart

*Mikayla Renchin

Benjamin Ritzert

Justyn Rivera

Rylee Rockwell

*Jordan Romaine

Tanner Ruehlow

Eliott Ruiz

Alissa Sandoval

Michael Sarik

Kaylee Schaefer

*Trenton Schulze

Amara Servantez

*Phoenix Shelton

Samuel Sliger

Gracey Smith

Quinn Smith

*Ethan Solsaa

*Mackenzie Starkweather-Sable

Nikki Stoltenberg

Kelsey Strickland

Owen Stroup

Victoria Stubblefield

Aiden Stull

Brianna Sullivan

Samuel Sullivan

Gabrielle Thomas

Annabelle Tilton

Megan Tobin

Micah Torkelson

Myra Torres

*Cheyanne Tyler

*Caleb VanLaere

*Yanzel Velazquez

*Priscilla Villalobos

*Ella Wasicek

*Emily Watson

Robyn Wendel

Jeseanne White

Charlie Whitehurst

*Frenson Wichep

Jamariah Williams

*Karson Willier

Lukas Willier-Shipman

*Jenna Witte

Ella Wittnebel

Andrea Wright

*Justin Yarahmadi

Latasha York

*Mackenzy York

*Gaige Younke

*Edin Zarifovic

Meservey

Clayton Allbee

*Maria Ramirez

*Jeston Umstead

Nashua

*Hannah Brahn

Karson Chyma

*Kami Hannemann

*Brady Lensing

Zander Lentz

Danielle Long

*Jalissa White

New Hampton

*Nicholas Griffith

Amiya Kellogg

Norah Orthaus

*Leander Reicks

Dylan Steinlage

Marshall Zeien

Nora Springs

Aleah Anderson

Dillon Blickenderfer

*Conner Davis

Faith Etheredge

*Maxwell Fingalsen

*Erica Gast

William Higgins

*Beyonca Hosmer

Heidi Howe

*Bernard Larson

*Jadelyn Peters

Wyatt Ritter

Reggi Spotts

*Valerie Sweets

Kayla Trask

Kennedie Younke

North Liberty

*Bridget Canton

Northwood

Eileen Amundson

Addyson Bachtle

Chaz Cummins

*Geronimo Deterding-Peralta

*Teagan Johnson

Kylie Loberg

*Christopher Madsen

Marley Mosher

Lauren Petznick

*Tyke Remster

Cody Wunderlich

Ogden

Joy Pals

Olin

*Dilynn Vanmeter

Orange City

Zoe Dittman

Orchard

Keagan Hennessey

Josephine Shoars

Osage

Debby Baer

Jenna Beyer

*Sapphire Bird

*Jarin Camlin

Olivia Chapman

Caden Clark

Sadie Clayton

Keagen Cordes

Lisa Cordes

Hossyn Dalager

*Noah Dalager

*Sevryn Dodd

Alexander Donahue

Reece Eichmeier

Justin Goodale

Caelan Ham

Jack Hanke

Lilly Hegland

Ariana Keefe

Presly Kennedy

Kimberly Kephart

Taylor Klobassa

*Alex Machin

Jenna Martzahn

Kierstan Mashek

Allison McFarland

*Cooper Meek

*Carter Muller

Riley Niemeyer

Jacob Potter

Skye Pozanc

*Ella Schafer

Payton Scott

*Tysen Stangel

*Tate Tabbert

Brylie Wagner

Pella

Cassie Carrington

*Ryan Steenhoek

Perry

Elizabeth Kilts

Plainfield

*Emerson Franzen

Avery Mueller

Plymouth

Saylor Trebil

Jordis Woodward

Reinbeck

Allison Roby

Remsen

Mya Bunkers

Riceville

*Hunter Brown

*Landon Christensen

Fredrick Losee

*Genesis Pickar

Gunnar Smith

*Kooper Tweite

Rock Falls

Kylie Kahler

Owen Wetter

Rockford

Ben Boehmer

*Catherine Dow

Kyler Eskildsen

Cara Fox

Nicholas Groven

Mac Hirv

Seth Hirv

Chloe Lucero

Chase McGregor

*Grace Muller

Jaxson Ott

Matthew Pearson

Hannah Percy

Karleen Roberts

*Kallie Thimijan

Hailey Winters

Rockwell

*Mitchell Adams

Emersyn Brown

Jeremiah Castino

Trevor Despenas

annah Hensley

Colson Johnson

Hayden Johnson

Olivia Jones

*Kaylie Lundt

Maci Shupe

Riley Stonebraker

*Levi Ward

Cole Weaver

*Hunter Westby

*Scott Weydert

Elizibeth Zweck

Izick Zweck

Rowan

Fabian Rivera

Rudd

Anna Clark

*Carson Grady

*Jenna Prymer

Austin Schriever

Sheffield

Andrew Atkinson

*Grace Craighton

Cayde Eberling

Lillian Foreshoe

*Keira Huling

Ellie Lauffer

Kira Niedert

Keston Pralle

Ethan Shields

*Ava Swaney

Jordan Swenson

Shell Rock

*Chelsey Adams

Spencer

Christopher Gustoff

St. Ansgar

Kinsey Anderson

Zachary Ekwall

Reece Gilroy

Braden Halvorson

*Josie Jahr

Simon Jahr

Kyndall Koster

Elizabeth Muller

Drew Powers

Talynn Trytten

Ellie Wagner

Kaitlyn Waite

Casey Zuehl

Stacyville

Tobias Lamb

Sumner

Grant Henderson

Swea City

Preston Guerdet

Thompson

*Jeffrey Burkhow

Peyton Casey

*Jaymie Hassebroek

Kylee Thompson

Thornton

Preslee Dickman

Amber Funk

Skye Shaikoski

Titonka

Jenna Stohr

Urbandale

Alexander Moore

Ventura

Drake Badker

*Lucas Coen

Makenna Crabb

*Garrett Fosdick

Addison Hejna

*Hudson Uetz

Waterloo

Owen Backer

Madelynn Maas

Waverly

*Megan Lawson

Winfield

Gabe Hemsworth

Woden

*Mackenzie Wood

Phoenix, Arizona

Mia Whalen

Baldwin Park, California

Lilian Salinas

Galt, California

Alexis Friend

Oakley, California

Andrew Nwokocha

San Diego, California

Gabriel Cozma

Aurora, Colorado

Hannah Brinkman

Rocky Ford, Colorado

Alexander Marchand Fierro

Crestview, Florida

Vincent Lancaster

Kissimmee, Florida

*Keira Suro

Miami Beach, Florida

Alejandro Rodriguez

Geneseo, Illinois

*Connor Mitchell

Lansing, Illinois

*Karyn-Kaprice Hardin

Lindenhurst, Illinois

Spencer Kennamann

Mound Valley, Kansas

Ian Harlow

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Liliana Chatman

New Orleans, Louisiana

Lillyth Alden

Detroit, Michigan

Mechalla Simpson

Albert Lea, Minnesota

Ashlyn Berven

Michael Flaherty

*Corinna Turrubiartes-Garcia

Perla Valencia Linares

Alden, Minnesota

Faith Wedin

Austin, Minnesota

Jane Kolil

Danielle Randick

Caledonia, Minnesota

Cory Scanlan

Centerville, Minnesota

*Madeline Ringen

Clear Lake, Minnesota

*Megan Lipinski

Conger, Minnesota

*Parker Hintz

Emmons, Minnesota

Alaina Bidne

Brooke Forland

Alex Mannes

Eyota, Minnesota

Lindsay Field

Fridley, Minnesota

Isaiah Maldonado

Hopkins, Minnesota

Kahuan Harris

Kasson, Minnesota

Ella Stoskopf

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ryan Coffman

Thomas Lyman

New Ulm, Minnesota

Brennan Shaver

Norwood Young America, Minnesota

Kaley Schmidt

Orono, Minnesota

*Cole Grove

Savage, Minnesota

Jacob Neutz

Stewartville, Minnesota

Jayda Ramaker

Twin Lakes, Minnesota

Taylor Vanek

Wells, Minnesota

Aaron Johnson

Riley Prange

Chillicothe, Missouri

Javon Kille

Platte City, Missouri

Anna Fairchild

Grand Island, Nebraska

Hudson Waldow

Milford, New Jersey

Dylan McEwan

Xenia, Ohio

Samuel Howland

Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania

Cameron Reigard

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Caden Watson

South Padre Island, Texas

*Bradley Morgan

Lehi, Utah

*Sirell Smith

Williamsburg, Virginia

Aja Marshall

Edgar, Wisconsin

Makayla Wirkus

Plover, Wisconsin

Maren Sauvageau

Steuben, Wisconsin

Ally Wall

Glen Iris Melbourne, Australia

Nicholas Parton

Iquique, Chile

Maximiliano Torres Sarabia

Santiago, Chile

*Javier Calderon

Matias Campos

Bildeston Babergh, England

*Stanley Fovargue

Bristol, England

William Jansen

Hucknall, England

Kobi Jones

Newcastle, England

Harry Twinn

Whitby, England

Maya Gildroy

Kevelaer, Germany

Aryana Rashidi

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Breanna Swaby

Eldoret, Kenya

Mercy Melly

Madrid, Spain

Gustavo Preciado

Tapachula, Mexico

Briana Medina

Casablanca, Morocco

*Ikram El Ouadaa Zarrouk

Auckland, New Zealand

Min Chan Kim

Gurabo, Puerto Rico

*Rey Rivera

Aberdeen, Scotland

Max Polson

Glasgow, Scotland

*Charlie Ronald

Mafikeng, South Africa

*Tiffany Anders

Los Barrios, Spain

Rafael Gutierrez Martin

Madrid, Spain

Bruno Ortega Peris

Santa Úrsula, Spain

Miguel Arnaiz De Leon

Koelliken, Switzerland

*Noemi Nater

Harare, Zimbabwe

*Rodney Ngezimani

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51ÁÔÆæ celebrated student leadership and alumni achievement during the 36th annual Pathways to Success event on April 22, 2026. Held at the North Iowa Community Auditorium, the event honored 56 51ÁÔÆæ students recognized for their academic success, leadership, teamwork, and positive impact on campus.

The afternoon featured a keynote address from 2026 Outstanding Alumnus Gil Anderson, a Mason City native and 1978 51ÁÔÆæ graduate whose career has included leadership roles in aerospace, technology consulting, and business development. Anderson encouraged students to stay curious, continue learning, and take advantage of new opportunities throughout their careers.

Also honored during the event were two recipients of the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award. Phil Johnson, a 1964 graduate of Mason City Junior College, was recognized for his lifelong contributions to education, athletics, and community leadership. He has built a successful career as a financial advisor in Mason City and has remained deeply involved in community initiatives, including efforts supporting Mason City High School athletics and alumni programs.

Tony Coloff, a 1962 graduate of Mason City Junior College, was also honored as a Distinguished Alumnus for his career in broadcasting and his longstanding support of 51ÁÔÆæ. Coloff and his wife, Sue, founded KIOW-FM in Forest City in 1978, which grew into Coloff Media, a network of fifteen radio stations serving communities across Iowa. Coloff has served on the 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association Advisory Board since 2004 and has been a strong advocate for 51ÁÔÆæ students and programs.

Students honored at the event included:

Algona
Sean Davis

Ames
Ian Roske

Bancroft
Colin Rasch

Belmond
Ethan Dirks
Briana Medina
Ashtin Willms

Britt
Ammy Mendoza

Clear Lake
Linden Reynolds

Conger, Minnesota
Parker Hintz

Cresco
Kaiya Holten
Preston Hurd

Edgar, Wisconsin
Makayla Wirkus

Floyd
Emma Miller

Forest City
Jenna Walker

Garner
Kenedee Frayne
Jessica Yancy

Geneseo, Illinois
Connor Mitchell

Geneva
Aubreigh Abbas

Glidden
Addison Boell

Greene
Lucas Goodrich

Hampton
Kenzie Moorehead

Kelley, Iowa
Katelyn Riesselman

Kölliken, Switzerland
Noemi Nater

Lake Mills
Garrett Ham
Caden Mattern

Manly
Jenna Stohr

Marble Rock
Alex Baltes

Mason City
Owen Anderson
Drew DeGabriele
Gwen Fiser
Chase Holloway
Morgan Lovik
Eliott Ruiz
Megan Tobin

New Hampton
Marshall Zeien

Nora Springs
Faith Etheredge
Reggi Spotts

North Liberty
Bridget Canton

Northwood
Tyke Remster

Orchard
Keagan Hennessey

Osage
Jarin Camlin
Cooper Meek
Carter Muller

Plymouth
Alexander Moore

Remsen
Mya Bunkers

Rockford
Catherine Dow
Grace Muller

Rockwell
Hannah Hensley
Maci Shupe

Rudd
Sirell Smith

Scarville
Lance Helming

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Caden Watson

St. Ansgar
Kinsey Anderson
Elizabeth Muller
Drew Powers

Ventura
Makenna Crabb

51ÁÔÆæ’s 36th annual Pathways to Success event was sponsored by the Cerro Gordo County Board of Supervisors, Tony and Sue Coloff, and the 51ÁÔÆæ Student Government.

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51ÁÔÆæ President Joel Pedersen has been named a Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Paragon President Honoree, a national recognition celebrating college leaders who make student success a top priority. He will be honored at PTK Catalyst, the organization’s annual international convention.

The Paragon Award recognizes new presidents who quickly build a culture that values academic excellence, leadership, and meaningful student engagement. Honorees are nominated by Phi Theta Kappa student leaders, reflecting the impact they see firsthand.

At 51ÁÔÆæ, President Pedersen has shown strong support for the college’s Alpha Psi Beta Chapter through advocacy for student-led initiatives, expanded scholarship opportunities, and campus-wide recognition of academic achievement.

As a community college graduate himself, he actively encourages students to get involved in leadership programs like the All-Iowa Academic Team and other campus initiatives.

His support of student-driven efforts, including the 51ÁÔÆæ Tree Initiative, highlights his commitment to empowering students to shape their campus community.

Students and advisors share that President Pedersen is a familiar and supportive presence at events, ceremonies, and activities across campus.

By listening to student perspectives and supporting efforts to keep tuition affordable while expanding opportunities, he continues to foster an environment where student voices matter.

Phi Theta Kappa serves more than 4.4 million members worldwide and recognizes academic achievement at associate degree-granting colleges. At 51ÁÔÆæ, this honor reflects a continued commitment to helping students succeed and ensuring every student’s future is truly found.

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Da’Yona Johnson was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and moved to Mason City with her family in 2016. Her interest in healthcare started early while attending North Technical High School, a vocational school where she spent half her day in traditional classes and the other half in a Health Sciences program. There, she began training as a Certified Nursing Assistant and discovered a lasting interest in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. When Da’Yona decided to continue her education at 51ÁÔÆæ, she found a learning environment that helped her build on that foundation and take her first real step into a healthcare career.

Da’Yona earned her Nurse Aide Certificate from 51ÁÔÆæ in November 2020, an achievement that marked the beginning of her nursing journey. “51ÁÔÆæ gave me a fresh start,” she said. “The class sizes were smaller, the instructors were approachable, and I had constant access to labs and resources.” Her success in the Nurse Aide program inspired her to keep going, earning her Associate in Arts in Pre-ADN Studies, Associate in Science in Pre-BSN Studies, and a certificate in Coaching in 2021. In December 2024, she reached her goal of graduating with her Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree in Nursing.

Today, Da’Yona works the night shift at MercyOne North Iowa on the medical-surgical unit. She enjoys the challenges that come with caring for patients in a fast-paced environment. “Each day I come into work, I continue to learn and problem-solve,” she said. “Being able to advocate for my patients and see them improve is what keeps me going.” Like many new nurses, Da’Yona has faced moments of self-doubt. “Imposter syndrome was a real challenge at first,” she shared. “Adjusting from student to provider can be overwhelming, but leaning on mentors, supervisors, and coworkers helped me find my footing.”

Da’Yona credits 51ÁÔÆæ’s nursing faculty, many of whom are graduates of the same program, with preparing her for the realities of the job. “They understand the challenges firsthand and bring real-world experience to the classroom,” she said. Her advice to others considering healthcare: “Don’t be afraid to try something new – whether you’re just out of high school or changing careers. Healthcare offers so many paths to explore. Stay determined, stay curious, and keep learning. The journey can be hard, but you’re capable of doing hard things.”

51ÁÔÆæ’s , , and programs are here to help you start your journey in healthcare.

Your future can start with a simple conversation. Schedule a campus visit and meet with an Enrollment Specialist to explore your options.

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When Bailey Martin graduated from 51ÁÔÆæ with her Associate’s Degree in Nursing in 2024, she knew she was stepping into a career defined by compassion, resilience and continuous learning.

Today, as a Registered Nurse at Floyd County Medical Center (FCMC) in Charles City, Iowa, Martin is living that reality—making a difference every day on both the Medical- Surgical Unit and in the Emergency
Department.

A Career Built on Choice and Community

Martin’s path to nursing began long before graduation day. A Mason City native, she started taking 51ÁÔÆæ classes in high school—both in-person and online—drawn by the college’s flexibility, welcoming environment and generous scholarship opportunities, including the Last Dollar Scholarship.

“The nursing program at any college can be intimidating and overwhelming,” Martin said. One lesson that stuck with her came during the notoriously difficult third semester of nursing school, when coursework focuses on cardiac and psychiatric care. “Mrs. Seibert reminded us often that we had choices, we could either choose to utilize the materials provided and utilize our time to study hard for success on the exams and in the clinical setting, or we could choose to do other things that may result in a poor grade or poor performance.”

From Behavioral Health to Emergency Medicine

After earning her degree, Martin accepted her first nursing position at Avera Behavioral Health Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. There, she worked with patients facing a range of psychiatric diagnoses—a challenging and rewarding start to her career.

Eventually, the pull of home brought her back to North Iowa, where she accepted a position at FCMC. The hospital has supported her professional growth by sponsoring her Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Trauma Nursing Core Course certifications—crucial qualifications for
emergency nursing.

“FCMC has so many opportunities for career growth,” Martin said. “Many of our staff are cross-trained to work in multiple departments, including the Medical-Surgical Unit, Emergency Department and Birthing Center.”

Finding Purpose in Rural Care

Working in a critical access hospital has given Martin the chance to serve patients across the lifespan and for a variety of reasons—from emergencies to routine care.

“Providing care to members of the community at FCMC has been a rewarding experience,” she said. “I enjoy building rapport with my patients and their families to make their experience at the hospital the best it can be.”

That sense of community extends to her colleagues as well. “We work very well together and are always willing to help each other,” Martin added. “I’m never afraid to ask a question or seek support.”

Her advice to current and future nursing students is simple: “Never stop asking questions and never stop learning. We can always learn something from someone.”

Looking Ahead

Balancing a demanding weekend night shift schedule with time for family and ongoing education, Bailey Martin exemplifies what it means to be a lifelong learner and dedicated caregiver.

Her journey from 51ÁÔÆæ classroom to emergency care nurse shows just how far a solid foundation—and a few good choices—can take you.

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How 51ÁÔÆæ Shaped Energy Leader Zak Joundi

When Zakaria “Zak” Joundi ’03 left Morocco for Mason City, Iowa, he was just 17 years old, speaking four languages but still learning English. What he found at 51ÁÔÆæ was more than an education – it was a foundation that propelled him to the top of the energy industry.

A New Beginning in Iowa

Zak arrived at 51ÁÔÆæ in August 2001, only weeks before the events of 9/11. As a Muslim teenager far from home, he might have expected uncertainty. Instead, he found compassion.

“Churches and synagogues reached out to the small Muslim community. The support was incredible. The people are my favorite part of 51ÁÔÆæ.”

That spirit of care extended to campus. His first work-study job, under the guidance of Sally Becker, taught him not just responsibility but empathy. “Sally was, and still is, like family. That first job meant everything.”

A New Beginning in Iowa

Zak arrived at 51ÁÔÆæ in August 2001, only weeks before the events of 9/11. As a Muslim teenager far from home, he might have expected uncertainty. Instead, he found compassion.

“Churches and synagogues reached out to the small Muslim community. The support was incredible. The people are my favorite part of 51ÁÔÆæ.” That spirit of care extended to campus. His first work-study job, under the guidance of Sally Becker, taught him not just responsibility but empathy.

The Road to Leadership

Zak earned his Associate Degree in Pre-Engineering at 51ÁÔÆæ, then transferred to Iowa State, graduating in 2005 with a degree in electrical engineering. He later completed an MBA in Finance at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

That academic foundation fueled his rise in the energy industry. Zak built his career at MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator), the nonprofit that manages the electric grid and market operations for 45 million people across 15 states and parts of Canada.

Today, as Executive Director of Market Grid Strategy, Zak leads the Market Design function, shaping how energy is delivered now and into the future. His work involves high-level collaboration with industry experts, commissioners, and stakeholders to ensure reliable, affordable, and forward-looking energy systems.

A Leader with Impact

Zak is widely respected for his ability to balance technical expertise with people-first leadership. He’s not driven by titles or money – his focus is on the success of his team and the broader mission of building a reliable energy future.

His leadership touches millions of lives, including those right here in Iowa, where energy reliability and economic growth depend on the systems his team helps design.

Staying Grounded

Despite his success, Zak remains humble – and grateful. He credits 51ÁÔÆæ for giving him confidence, support, and a sense of belonging at a pivotal time.

“People here have good values and genuine curiosity. That amazed me – and made me want to stay.”

From Morocco to Mason City to the highest levels of the energy industry, Zak’s journey reflects resilience, gratitude, and the power of a community college start.

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Ben McCollum’s Journey from 51ÁÔÆæ to the Big Ten

Ben McCollum ‘2001 has always been in motion. As a student-athlete at 51ÁÔÆæ from 1999-2001, Coach Steve Krafcisin remembers him constantly attacking the basket.

Years later, while McCollum was coaching at Drake, Krafcisin spotted him jogging outside before a game.

“All coaches are a little quirky,” Krafcisin laughed. “Ben’s way was running.” That energy defines him still. Even now, as the new head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes, McCollum prefers to talk while running through Iowa City.

“I think best on runs.”

From 51ÁÔÆæ to the National Stage

After 51ÁÔÆæ, McCollum transferred to Northwest Missouri State, where he helped the Bearcats reach the Division II Elite Eight. He returned years later as head coach and built a dynasty:

• 4 NCAA Division II national championships (2017, 2019, 2021,2022)
• 5 National Coach of the Year awards (the most in Division II history)
• 395–91 record over 15 seasons

In 2024, he took over at Drake. His Bulldogs went 31-4, swept the MVC titles, and reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament. He was named Missouri Valley Coach of the Year.

Then Iowa called.

Lessons from 51ÁÔÆæ

At 51ÁÔÆæ, McCollum scored 692 career points, hit 115 three-pointers, and earned two all-region honors. But he says the experience went far beyond basketball.

“At a community college, you learn how to interact with everyone. I learned a lot from that experience.”

It’s also where he began forming his coaching philosophy: “Just try to be great each day. Get a little better today, tomorrow, and the next day. “The results will take care of themselves.”

Coaching in the Big Ten

At Iowa, McCollum emphasizes two constants: effort and toughness. “You can’t just be tough – it’s like a muscle. You have to work on it every day.”

His goals aren’t built on win totals, but on daily improvement. The results, he insists, will follow.

Coming Full Circle

From Storm Lake to 51ÁÔÆæ to Carver- Hawkeye Arena, McCollum’s journey has been improbable and inspiring. “When you say it out loud, it’s a pretty wild progression. But my family always believed in me. That belief carried me through.”

Coach Krafcisin couldn’t be prouder.

“To be at Iowa – it’s hard to believe. I tell people all the time, ‘That Ben McCollum played for me at 51ÁÔÆæ.’ It’s pretty neat.”

Advice for Today’s Trojans

As 51ÁÔÆæ student-athletes start another season, McCollum’s advice is simple: “Find opportunities to give to the place you’re at. My intent was always to make a place better. If you keep that first, you’ll find joy.”

And yes – the tie tradition remains. At Drake, it was blue. At Iowa, it will be gold.

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51ÁÔÆæ is pleased to announce that 1,109 individuals have been named to the 2025 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 106 Iowa communities, 14 states outside the state of Iowa, and 20 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown.

NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DEAN’S LIST

2025 Fall Term

(Students who complete a minimum of six semester hours and earn a 3.25-3.49 term grade point average in an academic semester will be honored by being named to the Dean’s List.)

Alexander

Jordan M. Peinke

Allison

Savanna E. Clark

Kylie A. Knoll

Ankeny

Tillie M. Smith

Aplington

Lia C. Hovenga

Belmond

Tyreon A. Franklin

Marc A. Mwambalaswa

Bradgate

Hannah C. Stalzer

Bristow

Carson M. Lewis

Nolan G. Reser

Britt

Collin T. Eggers

McKenzie L. Lyman

Vanessa Nieto-Mendez

Casey M. Schilling

Buffalo Center

Brody R. Greensky

Pepper J. Mason

Paige A. Thompson

Cedar Rapids

Emmalyse N. Bordignon

Kristina J. Schuring

Charles City

John M. Bruening

Jose F. Ceja

Silas Cleveland

Christina M. Fain

Catherine I. Field

Talan M. Gates

Payton M. Hadley

Kaitlyn L. Hillegas

Brooklyn J. Molitor

Gracie Y. Opp

Jackson D. Warnke

Averiana J. Wohlers

Clarion

Dylan A. Luhmann

Clarksville

Madison A. Wahl

Clear Lake

Jordan M. Ainley

Raif Baack

Cameron D. Bill

Geoffrey R. Brass

Jeffrey M. Burkhow

Hailey R. Clemens

Michaela A. Colon

Teven I. Corley

Kayden R. Dailey

Blake A. Enke

Tate T. Fever

Kolby B. Hodnefield

Samuel J. Kamberger

Andrew J. Korenberg

Makayla M. Linahon

Coby Orte

Noah P. Petersen

Ashley A. Roberts, Sr.

Shaili M. Showalter

Shaelyn M. Ulrich

Grace J. Wilson

Forest City

Addyson H. Aitchison

Eimmy Candelaria Vazquez

Aviana R. Holkesvik

Joshua R. Kawalek

Kody W. King

Noah R. Lewis

Dru E. Seglem

Ella C. Urbatsch

Garner

Blake J. Buitenwerf

Drew J. Burress

Garett R. Cash

Karter S. Datema

Quintin C. Formanek

Nataly Lattimore

Tyler B. Milligan

Tatum C. Pischke

Makayla J. Randall

Grafton

Lottie D. Nyman

Gus W. Walk

Greene

Emmeliene E. Dubiel

Tye S. Hernandez

Samuel A. Martinez-Macias

Hampton

Angalina A. Arguello

Adrian Bobadilla Santana

Kyle J. Crum

Bradley K. Morgan

Hudson

Addison A. Rhoades

Ionia

Lindi J. Stevens

Iowa Falls

Deana A. Raisch

Lake Mills

Dylan J. Aukes

Logan D. Bacon

Becca L. Holtan

Shannon M. Miller

Madison N. Thompson

Latimer

Jeff P. Ballesteros

Rebecca L. Burik

Conner Miller

Little Cedar

Jack A. Hanke

Lost Nation

Cheyenne M. Whipp

Manly

Brittany S. Guthart

Lucas A. Hanig

Ariana M. Jones

Emmylia D. Molstad

Alexis G. Wise

Marble Rock

Jack J. Havig

Jesse J. Havig

Wyatt M. Parcher

Brekken B. Schlader

Mason City

Nalyssa E. Adams

Brisa M. Argueta-Trujillo

Brandon Barclay

Gracie B. Bartell

Grace A. Berding

Isaac A. Berg

Kirsten L. Calvert

Riley P. Cooper

Haley M. Ewing

Jack D. Frieden

Aubri G. Graven

Nicholas J. Groven

Kennedee M. Halligan

Mikayla R. Halverson

Kellie J. Hamilton

Aubry L. Harms

Gunnar J. Hays

Chase M. Holloway

Daltyn M. Jones

Maryam Pakseresht

Cameron D. Pruisman

Carson L. Riser

Tanner W. Ruehlow, II

Ethan D. Solsaa

Mahala A. Velasquez

Lillian K. Zobel

McIntire

Andrew V. Hall

Nashua

Danielle R. Long

New Hampton

Norah S. Orthaus

Nora Springs

Lincoln R. Blickenderfer

Benjamin M. Brown

Conner R. Davis

Carson J. Grady

Dawson L. Jacobsen

Gavin W. Sandoval

Grace J. White

Cooper C. Wymore

Kennedie A. Younke

Northwood

Camryn J. Rheingans

Cody B. Wunderlich

Orchard

Ava L. Hennessey

Osage

Mackenzie N. Brown

Aubrey K. Chapman

Hossyn A. Dalager

Pella

Ryan E. Steenhoek

Plymouth

Saylor G. Trebil

Riceville

Kylie L. Dvorak

Rockford

Matthew J. Pearson

Rockwell

Avah M. Hanig

Olivia M. Jones

Kaylie S. Lundt

Hunter D. Westby

Sheffield

Ellie O. Lauffer

Keara A. Wood

St. Ansgar

Alexis A. Frein

Josie J. Haugebak

Ellie M. Wagner

Raegan R. Weber

Stacyville

Dylan M. Brumm

Sumner

Brielle M. Volker

Swea City

Libby J. Stevens

Thompson

Kylee K. Thompson

Thornton

Kaleb J. Feld

Urbandale

Alexander S. Moore

Ventura

Levi R. Stangel

Hudson M. Uetz

Waukee

Hala V. White

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Kristian M. Shinohara

Albert Lea, Minnesota

Ashlyn L. Berven

Clear Lake, Minnesota

Megan N. Lipinski

Emmons, Minnesota

Kevin L. Wesenberg

Fridley, Minnesota

Isaiah D. Maldonado

Lake City, Minnesota

Peyton T. Meincke

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Thomas P. Lyman

Orono, Minnesota

Cole J. Grove

Rochester, Minnesota

Ciara E. Seifert

Woodbury, Minnesota

Thomas J. Cusciotta, IV

Omaha, Nebraska

Dominic L. Digilio

Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania

Cameron N. Reigard

Fort Worth, Texas

Chloe K. Nelson

Holmen, Wisconsin

Tyler T. Rosenow

Maple, Wisconsin

Ashlyn M. Sutherland

Neenah, Wisconsin

Joseph D. Pirillo

Glen Iris, Australia

Nicholas A. Parton

Bridgetown, Barbados

Tyjah T. Bishop

Perpignan, France

Ikram El Zarrouk

Washington Gardens, Jamaica

Xavier J. Codling

Madrid, Spain

Gustavo Preciado

Kiev, Ukraine

Illia Yeliseiev

Harare, Zimbabwe

Rodney Ngezimani, Jr.

NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PRESIDENT’S LIST

2025 Fall Term

(Students who complete a minimum of six semester hours and earn a 3.5-4.0 term grade point average in an academic semester will be honored by being named to the President’s List.)

Ackley

Marley J. Culver

Akron

Jack R. Terpstra

Alexander

Alisenne E. Storr

Algona

Kayla L. Buscher

Sean J. Davis

Nathan V. Oldham

Millie A. Stocker

Allison

Kamri L. Groen

Langley S. Junker

Peyton A. Knoll

Terin M. Nielsen

Alexis M. Rose

Ames

Ian R. Roske

Ankeny

Justin A. Anderson

Aredale

Kooper C. Tranel

Bancroft

Colin R. Rasch

Baxter

Benjamin M. Richardson

Belmond

Shaylee N. Aguilera

Josie E. Braun

Ava M. Dirks

Ethan W. Dirks

Parker R. Dougherty

Lucas W. Ennis

Aiden M. Friedow

Ariadne Y. Guido

Zack A. Hansen

Nevaeh B. Hanson

Kendra F. Huedepohl

Kaylen B. Morris

Griffen Paulsen

Kinslie Peterson

Callum J. Sifert

Kadon B. Stein

Kaydence L. Tabor

Ashtin G. Willms

Bradgate

Hailey J. Stalzer

Bristow

Kamdon L. Boos

Britt

Carson Bruns

Sophia V. Cassels

Ethan J. Gayken

Gustavo J. Gomez

Joshua D. Hejlik

Claire K. Hiscocks

Maxwell L. Holland

Paxton B. Johnson

Creighton J. Kelly

Meara M. Kudej

Aubrey P. Madson

Tara G. Marchand

Ammy Mendoza

Ella C. Pash

Teague A. Smith

Sienna R. Weiland

Payton R. Whipple

Mariana K. Zendajas, II

Carlos Zenon

Buffalo Center

Sailor Anderson

Brody D. Cooper

Amy S. Hagen

Neely J. Jensen

Tarra E. Kothenbeutel

Joclyn K. Shackleton

Carpenter

Misty I. Merlin

Charles City

Jenna R. Aikey

Sofia Grace E. Alinea

Colton D. Anderegg

Kinleigh J. Bahe

Vincent E. Benning

Laney J. Brinkman

Mayzie H. Bruening

Patrick Bruening

Cassandra M. Burkhardt

Tegan R. Cavanaugh

Deacon J. Cleveland

Mallory S. Cook

Erica F. David

Rylee S. DeBoest

Gabriella A. Deverell

Mya L. Eckenrod

Brayden D. Ellis

Elizabeth A. Field

Alexander L. Graeser

Bennett S. Hansen

Brady Hanson

Quinn W. Heidebrink

Carson D. Holm

Isaac B. Houdek

Ella G. Hruska

Payton Kadner

Kassey J. Kakac

Natalie I. Keyes

Jackson W. Kowalski

Cynthia R. Lacy-Krall

Evelyn G. Mayhew

Quinn J. McCarty

Jeremiah Montuya

Elexa M. O’Neill

Katlyn L. Parson

Paige A. Pickar

Fiona M. Pittman

Emma M. Prichard

Evelyn J. Read

Jordin D. Ritter

Brynn M. Roethler

Drew M. Roethler

Gabriel D. Rogstad

Sydney M. Ross

Cade K. Schmidt

Nolan W. Schmiedel

Mikyla S. Sellers

Carter J. Soifer

Shawnda R. Sorenson

Christopher J. Stock

Kayla A. Streich

Myles D. Tjaden

Addyson C. Vance

Isabelle C. Vance

Jesus Villagomez

Jeannie J. Waddingham

Clarion

Christian R. Berry

Ethan J. Russell

Kylie A. Sesker

Clarksville

Gavin B. Jacobs

Claire E. Lodge

Clear Lake

Camryn S. Allsbrook

Ashleigh L. Amble

Brady R. Amble

Colby K. Archer

Taylor E. Bedford

Liliana A. Biermann

Josephine G. Brady

Averie A. Braget

Aiden D. Burtness

Elwood H. Carney

Hudson N. Carney

Mackenzie R. Clemens

Addison J. Cooper

Ethan L. Cooper

Ava E. DeNio

Jacob J. Doolittle

Blake R. Drewelow

Christian A. Dunning

Elleanor M. Ebeling

Georgia M. Ebeling

Jackson A. Eden

Lauren H. Englin

Paityn F. Enke

Alana M. Evelsizer

Savannah L. Flores

Emma C. Forsyth

Luke R. Fuhrman

Carly A. Gerhardt

Brayden C. Golien

Lauren C. Good

Jack M. Hackman

Chloe M. Hagenow

Hope R. Halverson

Athena K. Hart

Alaina N. Hartl

Brooklyn L. Heesch

Avery J. Hegtvedt

Ty T. Heller

Malachi K. Henaman

Aiden B. Hippen

Tatum K. Hosmer

Evan Hua

Ayla J. Johnson

Dontrel Johnson

Sydney Johnstone

Camden C. Juhlin

Ava M. Kappmeyer

Jace M. Knorr

Lily A. Koch

Kendra E. Kruckenberg

Rylan J. Kuhn

Gabriella K. Landau

Liberty F. Langenbau

Gage K. Larson

Jenna R. Larson

Jaelan M. Leydens

Ava S. Lockwood

Madison R. Loge

Brian G. Lollar

Michael A. Lollar

Leif A. Lundberg

Collin J. Marnin

Isaiah C. Marschke

MaKayla A. Martin

Zaden A. Martinez

Cecilia Y. Mattis

Emersyn A. McGrath

Meredith C. McKenn

Addison M. Mingus

Karlea E. Monson

Luke M. Moore

Maycee A. Moriarty

Keely K. Ollenburg

Allie J. Olthoff

Alivia H. Paine

Hayden M. Pals

Cade M. Paulson

Lane Paulson

Micheal L. Perez

Dylan H. Plagge

McKenna B. Powell

Avery G. Puttmann

Linden D. Reynolds

Avery C. Ries

Arianna A. Roberts

Peyton J. Schenker

Emma L. Schmidt

Saylor M. Schmitt

Mia I. Schulze

Gracey J. Smith

Emma M. Sonderman

Madelyn I. Tarr

Alexis R. Theiss

Trevor A. Theobald

Charlotte G. Tisor

Kira J. Torness

Sophia G. Tweeten

Nyah M. Watters

Michael J. Wells

Wesley J. Wharton

Abbie E. Whyle

Walker M. Williams

Ezra J. Zickefoose

Coulter

Kaila M. Heiserman

Jenna L. Koons

Cresco

Preston J. Hurd

Amanda K. Roethler

Crystal Lake

Deegan Moore

Davenport

Mason C. Bogan

Decorah

Parker A. Heiselman

Dumont

Trace R. Brocka

Aubree L. Gronewold

Gentri L. Hearn

Rebecca J. Jones

Trager D. Pecha

Amelia A. Schrock

Madelynn M. Schrock

Kylie B. Tizzano

Eagle Grove

Nadia A. Kaiser

Earlham

Olivia B. Spurling

Elma

Andrew W. Beran

Tillotti M. Fair

Blake D. Fox

Fertile

James C. Hagen

Nora E. Jennings

Josie K. Lester

Charlene L. Prazak

Tanyan M. Woiwod

Floyd

Ty J. Hejna

Morgan J. McMurchy

Emma S. Miller

Mason V. Miller

Nya L. Nosbisch

Ryan O. Schwartzkopf

Lukas J. Vance

Michael S. Wagner

Rebekah M. Zeiset

Forest City

Christian A. Anderson

Triston S. Brandsoy

Hayden L. Brown

Megan J. Callow

Morgan G. Christ

Maximus W. Dewhurst

Olivia F. Farus-Eastvold

Caleb A. Gutierrez

Hunter Harms

Chloe K. Hennigar

Jack M. Holland

Jaden I. Jerome

Sasha A. Johnson

Karli J. Langfald

Grace T. Ostercamp

Luis J. Reyes Gonzalez

Cadence I. Sletten

Macauley S. Smith

Atabey Toro

Kobe J. Umbaugh

Jenna L. Walker

Garner

Jaelyn R. Anderson

Erik Baumgard

Gabrielle M. Branstad

Charlie R. Bruggeman

Brinlyn S. Derr

Samuel D. Dodge

Halle J. Formanek

Kenedee P. Frayne

Kaelyn S. Gaskill

Lane R. Gayken

Ella L. Grummer

Colby J. Hagensick

Sarah B. Hammitt

Meredith H. Hinz

Kaylynn M. Hook

Erin R. Johnson

Jordan D. Klooster

Brighton S. Kraus

Macie A. Lau

Nolan L. Lortz

Diana M. Mullenbach

Lucy B. Pergande

Holly J. Piper

Jonah L. Pringnitz

Myra M. Rauk

Reed E. Rauk

Kyle M. Roberts

Isabella E. Schisel

Payge Smith

Isaiah M. Somers

Addison M. Studer

Madison R. Taft

Isabella L. Vansickel

Avery R. Williams

Draidyn J. Winters

Glidden

Addison R. Boell

Grafton

Luke D. Petersen

Bree I. Tabbert

Robyn A. Wendel

Greene

Jennifer M. Boyette

Taylor J. Debner

Kara J. Egertson

Aaron D. Hartwig

Josie K. Landers

Claire L. McCandless

Grace C. Pittenger

Eliska L. Sirotiak

Samuel D. Stirling

Greenfield

Kasen E. Hansen

Grundy Center

Avery A. Knutsen

Kayden C. Muller

Hampton

Carlos D. Andrade

Natalie A. Birdsell

Daniel Blanco

Cael J. Burmester

James Chambers

Sawyer J. DeVries

Emma E. Dietz

America Dominguez-Rincon

Ricardo Figueroa

Miranda Garcia-Sosa

Faith M. Grover

Brady H. Harr

Benjamin R. Harvey

Philip R. Harvey

Caiden L. Heilskov

Hayden M. Helmke

Alycia P. Martinez

Kyle M. McRoberts

Ronald J. Minardi

Fernando Mota Rojas

Nicholas C. Quasdorf

Kasey A. Ramirez

Mallory A. Rieken

Adrian S. Rodriguez-Nolte

Lily A. Rosenberg

Jaymes D. Stevens

Brody J. Strother

Ryder J. Strother

Jordan Tello

Hector R. Velica, II

Brian R. Westheimer

Caden N. Woods

Hanlontown

Madelynn E. Maas

Hubbard

Emma L. Topp

Humboldt

Allison L. Lensing

McKenna R. Mathis

Indianola

Benjamin L. Hoffman

Ionia

Joslyn R. Bormann

Kaleigh C. Krueger

Iowa City

Jerry Xue

Iowa Falls

Presley J. Mulford

Jesup

Kennedi C. McGarvey

Joice

Bethany C. Ingledue

Tara Lee

Frederick G. Steinbron, III

Hannah I. Sterrenberg

Tori M. Sterrenberg

Kanawha

Nathan R. Bixel

Isaiah Collins

Olivia P. DeWaard

Sarah J. Kent

Cooper E. Sobek

Lila D. Swenson

Kelley

Katelyn A. Riesselman

Kensett

Addison L. Frank

Mason T. Gaetzke

Caden A. Helgeson

Keystone

Carissa L. Timmerman

Klemme

Emily F. Ausborn

Jayden A. Fuchs

Audrey V. Overgaard

Olivia M. Stromer

Lake Mills

Emerson A. Bechtel

Grace L. Bechtel

Kate E. Bechtel

Case H. Casperson

Bailey N. Dagestad

Garrett W. Ham

Reagan M. Ham

Wyatt W. Hanna

Carter H. Helgeson

Josephine M. Islas

Alexia J. Jurgena

Aiden N. Mattern

Caden M. Mattern

Shelby J. Mattern

Mya H. Peterson

Jolie K. Rice

Austin K. Stene

Madison B. Teeter

Ella J. Thompson

Lakota

Emma M. Eichenberger

Isaac J. Hillesland

Lauren G. Hillesland

Joslyn A. Koppen

Latimer

Alejandro A. Castro

Macy J. Christensen

Olivia J. Hamm

Aaden L. Keehn

Lily R. Pigman

Jessica Simmons

Little Cedar

Juliana G. Droll

Aaron T. Grimm

Jazzmine L. Olson

Madison E. Swenson

Manly

Paige E. Bull

Josslyn Deal

Grant M. Echelberger

Lia L. Halfman

Emma K. Nachazel

Rory S. Prazak, II

Adler J. Rowe

Riley H. Ryan

Kiera J. Woodbury

Manson

Colby C. Essing

Marble Rock

Alex J. Baltes

Kylen M. Enabnit

Hannah L. Hillman

Jaylah A. Schriever

Joshua R. Wharton

Mason City

Javier L. Alarcon-Newman

Adriela P. Alberto

Lillyth S. Alden

Alyssa A. Anderson

Brady D. Anderson

Caden K. Anderson

Mia M. Anderson

Owen H. Anderson

Trisha G. Anderson

Christopher R. Andrews

Landon S. Arhart

Julia J. Arickx

Olivia L. Arndt

Benjamin N. Aronsen

Ellie R. Authier

Anthony C. Backer

Evelyn R. Berding

Lincoln M. Berding

Reese R. Berding

Brenden M. Berkley

Avery Z. Beyer

Tyler J. Bleile

Peyton O. Bobolz

Emma E. Bocanegra

Taryn C. Boehmer

Graceleigh C. Bolinger

Danielle S. Bolz

Jayden L. Bonjour

Emily S. Bonzer

Emma T. Borrelli

Alexander K. Bosch

Jaxon M. Bothwell

Sophia R. Bothwell

Kiera E. Boyea

Allison K. Brandt

Lydia G. Brattrud

Gracyn E. Braun

Jaxsen C. Brion-Shipman

Chloe L. Broers

Leah A. Brown

Christopher A. Burk

Jacob A. Carlson

Carl E. Carlsson

Isabel M. Carolus

Madalyn E. Chose

Lily M. Clausen

Abrianna K. Collins

J’nae L. Cook

Andrea G. Daley

Addison E. Dannen

Drew W. DeGabriele

Zander J. Dickinson

Evan T. Dietrich

Connor M. Dodge

Ava C. Downs

Sophia L. Downs

Ty L. Duckert

Bobbijo L. Duncan

Kayla E. Eide

Ava L. Eilers

Ella E. Einertson

Alexis L. Elion

Treyton D. Elwood

Eric M. Farland

Brionna O. Ferguson

Colton T. Ficken

Avery M. Fiser

Gweneth I. Fiser

Celia I. Flores

Enoch E. Fox

Jacelyn N. Frels

Caden C. Gibbons

Kallie K. Gibbons

Elsie L. Giere

Colin D. Grooters

Lane T. Hansen

Dillon J. Harris

Cassidy L. Heidt

Sydney L. Heinz

Keyona R. Hermen

Marcelino J. Herreguin

Drew S. Hobart

Marqeuz K. Holton

Noah W. Honn

Samuel D. Howland

Kelly J. Humburg

David A. Jaimes

Jay R. James

Aspen S. Jennings

Kylie J. Johnson

Makyla E. Johnson

Piper E. Johnson

Hannah C. Jones

Kellen A. Kantaris

Oliver G. Klatt

Sophia R. Kloster

Sami F. Kruckenberg

Adisyn J. Krueger

Ethan R. Kudej

Zayda N. Leichtnam

Justin J. Lentz

Reagan L. Lindquist

Morgan S. Lovik

Melissa L. Marino

Sky S. Martin

Austin M. Massawe

Kelsey E. McDonough

Cal D. McGuire

Maggie M. McMichael

Thomas J. Medlin

Emily G. Melott

Parker J. Melott

Addison B. Menke

John T. Mhizha

Zachary A. Michel

James P. Miles, Jr.

Dylan J. Miller

Rachel L. Miller

Jatziry Y. Morales

John M. Muchiri

Mariam V. Mulford

Joshua C. Nelson

Brianna A. Noling

Elizabeth R. Nonnweiler

Akia K. Northrup

Olivia R. O’Donnell

Emily R. Ogaard

Addison G. Ostrander

Cayle J. Ott

Allister Palmares

Eric R. Pals

Piper S. Pals

Avery G. Patterson

Kenadie C. Pearce

Navina K. Perez

Chase J. Peterson

Colin A. Peterson

Tyler J. Petree

Johnny L. Philpott

Kylie E. Poppy

Jasmin R. Post

Jack M. Pruin

Jade D. Quam

Cheyenna V. Ramires

Mikayla A. Renchin

Isaac A. Rickers

Gabriel R. Ries

Cadence K. Rish

Justyn A. Rivera

Rylee E. Rockwell

Adriana T. Rodgers

Desiree Rodriguez

Eliott I. Ruiz

Faith K. Sabatula

Alissa M. Sandoval

Kaylee R. Schaefer

William C. Schissel

Samuel J. Schwarz

Catherine L. Sievers

Lance R. Smuck

Jackson M. Squier

Nikki N. Stoltenberg

Owen M. Stroup

Victoria A. Stubblefield

Jace M. Suntken

Samuel B. Svihl

Megan R. Tobin

Machaela M. Trask

Joseph B. Van Steenhuyse

Taylor A. VanderPloeg

Caleb E. VanLaere

Ella R. Wasicek

Owen G. Wetter

Skie O. Whittle

Karson J. Willier

Ella C. Wittnebel

Justin R. Yarahmadi

Meservey

Clayton K. Allbee

Brylee J. Dickman

Athan Mendez-Zurita

Maria F. Ramirez

Nashua

Hannah J. Brahn

Michael R. Roeder

New Hampton

Amiya M. Kellogg

Leander D. Reicks

Marshall F. Zeien

Nora Springs

Brittlyn R. Arthur

Dillon S. Blickenderfer

Alaina R. Clarke

Whitney R. Davis

Faith E. Etheredge

Sharli M. Fessler

Erica N. Gast

Abby L. Groesbeck

Ava C. Hoard

Beyonca R. Hosmer

Mya M. Howes

Angela M. Marcum

Jadelyn A. Peters

Brylee A. Ritter

Wyatt C. Ritter

Eli A. Schultz

Carly R. Shafer

Ryan J. Shimek

Ambree F. Shirley

Reggi E. Spotts

Kayla E. Trask

Brooklynn M. Young

North Liberty

Bridget M. Canton

Daniel J. Grant

Northwood

Brady A. Christianson

Geronimo C. Deterding-Peralta

Alec F. Ducommun

Melanie M. Emond-Houston

Emma D. Hengesteg

Teagan J. Johnson

Denton P. Kingland

Holden P. Maher

Kaylene N. Peterson

Lauren R. Petznick

Tyke A. Remster

Kylie J. Robinson

Kinley R. Stambaugh

Weston D. Willand

Ogden

Joy A. Pals

Orange City

Zoe M. Dittman

Orchard

Josephine J. Shoars

Osage

Madeline M. Bielefeld

Sawyer W. Brandau

Elyse J. Brown

Melanie J. Bruesewitz

Scarlett R. Byrnes

Jarin R. Camlin

Ivy M. Christensen

Sage A. Christensen

Caden M. Clark

Maddox B. Cockrum

Keagen S. Cordes

Noah D. Dalager

Jevin A. Dammen

Sevryn D. Dodd

Alexander J. Donahue

Gracelin J. Donahue

Emma R. Evens

Jacey M. Finch

Colton E. Gerdts

Logan N. Gerdts

Nathan D. Goddard

Justin B. Goodale

Kaylie M. Havig

Lydia M. Hein

KaRena M. Herrick

Mylie Howe

Isabelle J. Jacobs

Jacey Johnston

Ariana J. Keefe

Presly B. Kennedy

Jill M. Kilbourn

Parker F. Kisley

Taylor R. Klobassa

Lydia J. Koch

Bernard J. Larson

Alex J. Machin

Maureen E. Mann

Addison C. Marcks

Jenna E. Martzahn

Kierstan L. Mashek

Chad L. McIntyre

Cooper L. Meek

Korben Michels

Carter M. Muller

Gavin P. Muller

Ledger W. Nehls

Karis A. Nye

Ethan Peterson

Jacob A. Potter

Kendall C. Power

Keilee J. Powers

Abby E. Rachut

Merle W. Retterath

Dezerae J. Rowedder

Adeline G. Sayer

Payton Y. Scott

Casey R. Shaw

Ella C. Sparrow

Tysen R. Stangel

Kendra L. Steiert

Taylor Swenson

Beau T. Taylor

Kara A. Theis

Heath W. Voigt

Ty B. Voigt, Sr.

Ottumwa

Addison J. Adam

Plainfield

Avery Mueller

Plymouth

Zia R. Hedegard

Addy R. Main

Jordis A. Woodward

Remsen

Mya L. Bunkers

Riceville

Jack M. Adams

Hunter J. Brown

Trevor J. Carolan

Landon M. Christensen

Lyndon R. Dohlman

Fredrick A. Losee

Gunnar M. Smith

Rock Falls

Kiya D. Dodd

Rockford

Catherine J. Dow

Kyler D. Eskildsen

Alex S. Havranek

Briella J. Hinrichsen

Seth A. Hirv

Chloe E. Lucero

Chase S. McGregor

Abigail C. Muller

Grace J. Muller

Emma E. Pearson

Paetyn Reicks

Karleen L. Roberts

Grace P. Schmitt

Kallie L. Thimijan

Rockwell

Mitchell J. Adams

Hannah D. Hensley

Evelyn Hitzhusen

Colson R. Johnson

Paige L. Johnson

Kelli J. Klimke

Malaina E. Martinez

Lucas S. Nelson

Caitlin C. Pitzenberger

Rowan

Briseida Rivera

Fabian Rivera

Rudd

Anna R. Clark

Danika J. deBuhr

Ava L. Koenigsfeld

Alexis L. Kolbet

Makenna E. Norby

Jenna A. Prymer

Blake A. Vorhes

Kylee M. Washington

Scarville

Lance J. Helming

Kade A. Van Roekel

Sheffield

Hadassah J. Collins

Grace A. Craighton

Cayde C. Eberling

Lillian J. Foreshoe

Ivy J. Hartman

Kylin E. Johnson

Madisyn E. Johnson

Addison M. Kreimeyer

Kira S. Niedert

Peyton D. Peterson

Keston D. Pralle

Brooke L. Rother

Abby M. Schoning

Whitney R. Schulz

Caden J. Stanbrough

Jade A. Stubbe

Aizyk Wiseman

St. Ansgar

Kinsey J. Anderson

Danielle M. Braun

Makayla R. Casarez

Joe D. Clevenger

Ava R. Falk

Braden A. Halvorson

Dylan D. Hansen

Derek N. Hemann

Lylah M. Knowlton

Kyndall A. Koster

Lindsay M. Kruse

Kamen E. Malmin

Maci G. Mayer

Connor M. Mullenbach

Abbey M. Muller

Brian D. Nunez

Drew R. Powers

Lila M. Powers

Stacyville

Chelsea G. Brumm

Lanie M. Hanna

Swea City

Preston W. Guerdet

Thompson

Regan A. Eastvold

Jaymie C. Hassebroek

Thornton

Maximus J. Dickman

Skye A. Shaikoski

Ethan A. Funk

Ventura

Makenna G. Crabb

Brinley M. Hiscocks

Isabella S. Oman

Samuel T. Robbins

Waterloo

Owen F. Backer

Waverly

Savannah M. Fisher

Quinton T. Hill

Melissa N. Simpson

Aurora, Colorado

Hannah C. Brinkman

Castle Rock, Colorado

Riely O. Huft

Gulf Breeze, Florida

Lily I. Powell

Orlando, Florida

Robert G. Hoffman

Carol Stream, Illinois

Lucas J. Jackson

Geneseo, Illinois

Connor P. Mitchell

Lansing, Illinois

Karyn-Kaprice S. Hardin

Lindenhurst, Illinois

Spencer T. Kennamann

Rockford, Illinois

Keelan W. Jones

Lawrence, Kansas

Otto C. Reese

Mound Valley, Kansas

Ian J. Harlow

Albert Lea, Minnesota

Clara D. Chapek

Michael S. Flaherty

Alden, Minnesota

Faith N. Wedin

Altura, Minnesota

Alexandra K. Zittel

Austin, Minnesota

Aleena J. Nelson

Danielle A. Randick

Blooming Prairie, Minnesota

Grady R. Steckelberg

Bloomington, Minnesota

Alva J. Fraenkel

Bricelyn, Minnesota

Addison M. Mithun

Brownsville, Minnesota

Cory S. Scanlan

Conger, Minnesota

Parker W. Hintz

Emmons, Minnesota

Alaina A. Bidne

Kendall R. Leonhardi

Alex J. Mannes

Eyota, Minnesota

Lindsay L. Field

Fairmont, Minnesota

Valour M. Moore

Farmington, Minnesota

Theodore M. Juaire

Golden Valley, Minnesota

Avery K. Culhane

Jordan, Minnesota

Reagan M. Niebuhr

Kasson, Minnesota

Ella J. Stoskopf

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ryan T. Coffman

New Prague, Minnesota

Taylor K. Hemann

New Ulm, Minnesota

Ella M. Mullenbach

Brennan D. Shaver

Savage, Minnesota

Jacob M. Neutz

Spring Grove, Minnesota

Emerson C. Ingvalson

Kendal M. Vanminsel

Twin Lakes, Minnesota

Taylor R. Vanek

White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Bethany C. Engstran

Maryville, Missouri

Alyssa M. Cunningham

Platte City, Missouri

Anna C. Fairchild

Minatare, Nebraska

Carlie M. McKibbin

Milford, New Jersey

Dylan R. McEwan

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Caden T. Watson

Memphis, Tennessee

Ayanna J. Omollo

Nashville, Tennessee

Addyson M. Brown

Arlington, Virginia

Mustafa Hadi

Appleton, Wisconsin

Andrew R. Luckow

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Jack A. Gorman

Edgar, Wisconsin

Makayla R. Wirkus

Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin

Emma N. Wennersten

Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Tannah M. Radloff

Richfield, Wisconsin

Tyler J. Loesche

Steuben, Wisconsin

Ally N. Wall

Emma A. Wall

Santiago, Chile

Javier I. Calderon

Matias B. Campos

Bagsværd, Denmark

Louise A. Valdal

Spjald, Denmark

Rikke Vestergaard Hansen

Bildeston, England

Stanley P. Fovargue

Bristol, England

William T. Jansen

Nottingham, England

Olivia G. Benton

Kobi Jones

Plymouth, England

Thomas J. Burstow

Whitby, England

Maya R. Gildroy

Kevelaer, Germany

Aryana Rashidi

Azzano San Paolo, Italy

Alessandro Venturini

Genova, Italy

Giulio Garbarino

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Breanna C. Swaby

Cancun, Mexico

Ian Arceo Escandon

Huatusco, Mexico

Briana R. Medina

Bishnu, Nepal

Aashish Singh

Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Abran Kooistra

Auckland, New Zealand

Min Chan Kim

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Olivia C. Stewart

Glasgow, Scotland

Charlie W. Ronald

Los Barrios, Spain

Rafael Gutierrez-Martin

Madrid, Spain

Bruno Ortega Peris

Santa Ursula, Spain

Miguel Arnaiz De Leon

Tierp, Sweden

Ibrahim Khalil Ibrahim

Kölliken, Switzerland

Noemi M. Nater

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Two 51ÁÔÆæ employees were recently recognized for their dedication, leadership, and impact on students and the college community during the Outstanding Community College Awards, held Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Community Colleges for Iowa Convention & Tradeshow.

These annual awards celebrate faculty and staff from across the state who go above and beyond in service to community colleges, and this year, 51ÁÔÆæ was proud to be represented by two outstanding individuals.

Outstanding Faculty: Jason Ott

Jason Ott was named Outstanding Faculty, an honor that reflects his commitment to student success and excellence in the classroom. Through his work, Jason consistently demonstrates a passion for teaching and a dedication to helping students reach their goals. His recognition highlights the meaningful difference he makes for students and colleagues alike.

Outstanding Staff: Mark Greenwood

Mark Greenwood received the Outstanding Staff award in recognition of his exceptional service and leadership at 51ÁÔÆæ. Known for his professionalism and willingness to step up wherever needed, Mark plays an important role in supporting both students and the college community. This award is a well-earned acknowledgment of his hard work and positive impact.

51ÁÔÆæ is proud to celebrate Jason and Mark and grateful for the expertise, care, and commitment they bring to the college every day. Their recognition at the state level is a testament to the incredible work happening across our campus.

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