By CSC College Relations
CHADRON – Graduating Chadron State College seniors were honored Friday during Ivy Day, a traditional event since 1920, sponsored by the Blue Key and Cardinal Key national honor societies.
Ivy Day royalty elected by the student body are King Cooper Reichman of Dalton, Neb., and Queen Kayla Brown of Glendive, Mont. The King’s attendants are Cordell Farmer of Kit Carson, Colo., Harrison Goeke of York, Neb., Seth Studnicka of Sidney, Neb., and Minh Duc Le of Saigon, Vietnam. The Queen’s attendants are Jaylee Shaw of Sidney, Neb., Quinn Koop of Madrid, Neb., Carlee Brownawell of Hershey, Neb., and Grace Redinger of Hastings, Neb. Junior attendants to the queen candidates are Ella Redden and Vivian Ritzen, daughters of CSC employees.
The Cardinal Key orator was Quinn Koop of Madrid, Neb., and the Blue Key orator was Seth Studnicka of Sidney, Nebraska. The faculty greeter was Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jim Powell who is retiring in June.
Platinum Eagle winners are Creighton Harrington of Loup City, Nebraska, and Bryan Zutavern of Dunning, Nebraska. The award, considered the highest honor a CSC student can receive, is presented annually to one male and one female for distinguished leadership and service. Runners-up were Cade Stephenson of Alliance, Neb., and Katelyn Bach of Burns, Wyo.The students crowned as royalty and the Platinum Eagle recipients were just some of the outstanding graduates who received accolades. Many students were recognized for their accomplishments by their academic departments, as well as those who will graduate Saturday with honors.
Academic Awards(May 2024 and December 2023 graduates are included)NebraskaAlliance: Katelynn Gomez, Outstanding Work in English Language Arts 7-12Alliance: Isabella Middleton, Outstanding Work in BusinessAlliance: Cade Stephenson, Outstanding Work in MusicBayard: Wyatt Fiscus, Outstanding Work in Social ScienceBayard: Cole Kramer, Outstanding Work in Science EducationChadron, Madison Sandstrom: Outstanding Work in EducationGering: Shelby Bewley, Outstanding Work in Pre-Radiologic TechnologyGering: Hayley Stein, Outstanding Work in Psychological SciencesGrand Island: Logan Hamik, Outstanding Work in Math EducationHershey: Carlee Brownawell, Outstanding Work in Pre-Physician AssistantImperial: Carissa Hill, Outstanding Work in Art EducationLincoln: Allison Schneider, Outstanding Work in Accounting with a CPA PathLoup City: Ashley Dearmont, Outstanding Work in Pre-Physical TherapyMadrid: Quinn Koop, Outstanding Work in Pre-Physician AssistantNebraska City: Aubrey Bando, Outstanding Work in Pre-PharmacyNorfolk: Katherine Meuret, Outstanding Work in Pre-Physical TherapyNorth Platte: Bailey Shurigar, Outstanding Work in Business Information SystemsOgallala : Emma Coffman, Outstanding Justice Studies StudentScottsbluff: Erin Hayhurst, Outstanding Work in Advanced English Studies with an Emphasis in Creative WritingLoup City: Creighton Harrington, Outstanding Work in Chemistry with an Emphasis in Pre-MedicineOgallala: Kai Brixton, Outstanding Work in Psychological SciencesOmaha: Carolyn Drake, Outstanding Work in GeoscienceO'Neill: Alexa Shald, Outstanding Work in Pre-VeterinaryColoradoEvans: Mayson Fagot, Clyde Bond Memorial Award Winner and Outstanding Work in Psychological SciencesBroomfield: Madison Watt, Outstanding Work in Social WorkBuena Vista: Sage McGinnis, Outstanding Work in Rangeland Management with an Option in EcologyEaton: Noelle Meagher, Outstanding Work in Public RelationsGrandby: Daniel Reynolds Jr., Outstanding Work in Rangeland Management with an Option in Wildlife ManagementPueblo: Makayla Keck, Outstanding Work in Social WorkSimla: Molly Braun, Outstanding Work in ManagementSouth DakotaAllen: Vernon Plenty Bull, Outstanding Criminal Justice Student with a Forensic EmphasisHarold: Velvet Jessen, Outstanding Work in Pre-MedicineHot Springs Caden Shanklin, Outstanding Work in Health and Physical EducationNicholas Quinn, Outstanding Work in FinanceNewell: Austin Alexander, Outstanding Criminal Justice MajorPrairie City: Shane Collins, Outstanding Work in EducationRapid City: Nicholas Lembke, Outstanding Work in Chemistry with an Emphasis in Pre-Medicine and Outstanding Work in Pre-MedicineVivian: Brianna Smith, Outstanding Work in Chemistry with an Emphasis in Pre-Veterinary Medicine WyomingBurns: Katelyn Bach, Outstanding Work in Business, Marketing, and Information TechnologyDouglas: Abrielle Hoopman, Outstanding Work in Family and Consumer SciencesGreen River: Ashlyn Jensen, Outstanding Work in Pre-VeterinaryKemmerer: Colter Julian, Outstanding Work in Rangeland Management with an Option in Livestock ManagementLingle: Callie Fritzler, Outstanding Work in Psychological SciencesMoorcroft: Tia Cranston, Outstanding Work in AgribusinessNewcastle: Gunnar Wainscott, Outstanding Work in Environmental GeoscienceTorrington: Braden Mechem, Outstanding Work in Sport, Fitness, and Recreation ManagementWheatland: Halle Smith, Outstanding Work in General BusinessYoder: Kadra Clark, Outstanding Work in MarketingGuernsey: Whitney Martin, Outstanding Work in Pre-Art TherapyWheatland: Halle Smith, Top Score on a National Exam in BusinessOther StatesOro Valley, Ariz.: Allison Acosta, Outstanding Work in Graphic DesignWichita, Kan.: Kelsey Huggans, Outstanding Work in Pre-Chiropractic MedicineWilliamsburg, Mich.: Kolton Drogowski, Outstanding Work in JournalismByram, Miss.: Adeline Beason, Outstanding Work in History and Outstanding Work in Interpersonal CommunicationGlendive, Mont. : Kayla Brown, Outstanding Work in Chemistry with an Emphasis in Pre-Dental HygieneWest Fargo, N.D.: BreAnne Benson, Outstanding Work in Media ProductionEphrata, Wash.: Karen Norton, Outstanding Work in Psychological SciencesLokossa, Benin: Emmanuella Tchona, Outstanding Work in Chemistry with an Emphasis in ResearchUzice, Serbia: Martin Poznanovic, Outstanding Work in MathematicsHonor GraduatesSumma Cum LaudeNebraskaAlliance : Isabella Middleton, Cade StephensonBayard: Wyatt FiscusBertrand: Jenna Kuck-UrbanovskyChadron: Michael Anderson, Madison Sandstrom, Savanna SayalouneGering: Taylor Koros, Morgan Van AnneGrant: Adriana GonzalezHershey: Carlee BrownawellImperial: Carissa HillLincoln: Monica NagelLoup City: Creighton HarringtonMorrill: Katlyn MedelNaper: Mattie BairdNorth Platte: Emilee HenneOdell: Alexis ParksOgallala : Emma CoffmanSargent: Bailey SchneiderScottsbluff: Erin HayhurstSpringview: Katie LewisColoradoBroomfield: Madison WattByers: Ashland BacaEaton: Makenna CormackSimla: Molly BraunSouth DakotaHermosa: Kristin SeidlerHot Springs: T'Aunah Benson, Caden ShanklinMobridge: Alexis SjomelingRapid City: Nicholas LembkeVivian: Brianna SmithWyomingCasper: Leah JensenDouglas : Andrea TenaLaramie : Shasta RosalesLingle: Callie FritzlerMoorcroft: Tia CranstonWheatland: Halle SmithThayne: Madison WrightOther States and CountriesQueen Creek, Ariz.: Kyle ShirleyHackberry, Ariz.: Kaitlyn SmithWilliamsburg, Mich.: Kolton DrogowskiGlendive, Mont.: Kayla BrownParis, Texas: Joshua RobinsonEphrata, Wash.: Karen NortonLake Mills, Wis.: Dean NeffUzice, Serbia: Martin PoznanovicMagna Cum LaudeNebraskaAlliance: Alicia TyreeArthur: Colten StorerChadron: Emma CogdillGordon: Sierra GarrettGothenburg: Jamie GraffLewellen: Reid SpadyLincoln: Allison SchneiderLoup City: Ashley DearmontMadrid: Quinn KoopMorrill: Kenzey KannoNorfolk: Bailey HurlburtOgallala: Kai Brixton, McKenna HeadleyOmaha: Carolyn DrakeO'Neill: Alexa ShaldPolk: Dylan SouleSidney: Seth StudnickaSt. Paul: Grant TurekWyomingBurns: Katelyn BachCasper: Rebecca Goeken, Emory YoosookCheyenne: Rhiannon ThomallaDouglas : Abrielle HoopmanLander: Annabeth KogerLingle: Ashley RileyOther States and CountriesCedaredge, Colo.: Reganne McIntireLamar, Colo.: Isabel GainesThornton, Colo.: Olivia TremblyByram, Miss.: Adeline BeasonPierre, S.D.: William GoreSummerset, S.D.: Michaela HillSaigon, Vietnam: Minh Duc LeCum LaudeNebraskaBeatrice: Sarah RiekenbergBloomfield: Kaci MillikanChadron: Allie Ferguson, Allison Omernik, Nicole ScarrowColumbus: Hannah MontgomeryLewellen: Kara HaskellNebraska City: Aubrey BandoNorfolk: Katherine MeuretNorth Platte: Emily EvansScottsbluff: Sarah Peterson, Alicia StodolaSidney: Caitlyn Mueller, Jaylee ShawValentine: Brennann JacksonYork: Harrison GockeColoradoBroomfield: Joseph DeCamillisErie: Sloane QuijasHolyoke: Makenzie MartinHotchkiss: Rebeka ScheidererPueblo: Makayla KeckThornton: Samantha ConradieSouth DakotaBelle Fourche: Colby TadraBuffalo: Brooklyn WilliamsHarrold: Velvet JessenHolabird: Zane ZilverbergNewell: Austin AlexanderOwanka: Nicole VolmerSpearfish: Shaylie EdgrenSturgis: Joel CarpenterOther States and CountriesMenomonee Falls, Wis.: Thomas BaginAlpine, Wyo.: Johannah ChristieGreen River, Wyo.: Ashlyn JensenSheridan, Wyo.: Reata CookLokossa, Benin: Emmanuella TchonaChristchurch, New Zealand: Molly Cockburn