STUDENTS NAMED TO HONOR ROLL AT BETHANY COLLEGE

June 4, 2021

LINDSBORG, KAN., June, 3rd 2021 – Nearly 232 Bethany College students have earned semester honors for their academic performance during the Spring 2021 semester and have been named to the Honor Roll.

To qualify for the academic honor, students must be enrolled full-time and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 and above. 82 students earned a GPA of 4.0.


Zachary J. Able, Management, Lindsborg, KS

Jacob E. Adams, Biology, Lindsborg, KS

John R. Adams, General Studies, Concordia, KS

Elif Sena Aktas, Psychology, Mersin, FC

Jeb S. Allen, History-Political Science, Salina, KS

Frita R. Amor, Elementary Education K-6, Makawao, HI

Kristin L. Anguiano, 3D Computer Animation, McPherson, KS

Dylan A. Archuleta, Video Game Design, Lindsborg, KS

Callie T. Arnold, English, Hillsboro, KS

Zoe M. Auld, English-Literature, Clay Center, KS

Amanda H. Avila, Elementary Education K-6, San Gabriel, CA

Leah K. Ayers, English Teaching 6-12, Little River, KS

Cassandra R. Baldino, General Studies, Vancouver, WA

Abigail P. Ballantyne, Elementary Education K-6, Hutchinson, KS

Emily L. Ballantyne, English Teaching 6-12, Hutchinson, KS

Hannah K. Banko, Exercise Science, Parker, CO

Anastasia M. Barron, Biology, Portage, IN

Justin L. Bartholomew, Elementary Education K-6, Salina, KS

Amanda N. Baxa, History-Political Sci, Cuba, KS

Aidan M. Bean, Sports Management, Litchfield Park, AZ

Daniel M. Beck, Business Administration, Keller, TX

Michelle D. Beer, Psychology, Salem, NE

Samuel B. Benstead, Exercise Science, Mountain Creek, FC

Taylor N. Birch, Exercise Science, Emporia, KS

Kayleigh E. Bishop, General Studies, Derby, KS

Douglas O. Blankenship, Accounting, Longmont, CO

Jaden B. Blansett, Business Administration, Holcomb, KS

Elyse M. Boden, Music Teach/Voc/PreK-12, Goessel, KS

Katelynn C. Bopp, Biology, New Haven, MO

Masen W. Bosworth, Elementary Education K-6, Alma, KS

Addison N. Botkin, Management, Topeka, KS

Nicholas J. Brackney, Sports Management, Allen, TX

Sean P. Brogdon, Business/Economics, Denton, TX

Brody D. Brooks, Business Administration, Oklahoma City, OK

Samantha M. Broom, Elementary Education K-6, Keller, TX

Tanner W. Browne, 3D Comp Animation, Hesston, KS

Katie M. Buchanan, Art Teach PreK-12, Salina, KS

Anthony F. Buchl-Perez, General Studies, Bastrop, TX

Brianna P. Buck, Marketing, Richmond, TX

Julie E. Callan, Criminal Justice, Colorado Springs, CO

Dylan R. Carrier, Accounting, Salina, KS

Angelica E. Carrillo-Hernandez, Psychology, Salina, KS

Denise P. Chestnut, Elem Ed General Studies, Lindsborg, KS

Molly A. Chitty, Management, Gypsum, KS

Jessalyn R. Colborn, Studio Art, Salina, KS

Tannah M. Colson, Health Phys Ed PreK-12, Huntington, TX

Melinda M. Cratty, Criminal Justice, San Clemente, CA

Chelsey L. Crawford, Social Science Teaching, Salina, KS

Bailey K. Cumberland, Exercise Science, Salina, KS

Aaron A. Dahle-Tillak, Psychology, Kihei, HI

Avery R. Dauer, Elementary Education K-6, Lindsborg, KS

Logan M. Dawes, Psychology, McPherson, KS

Nicolas E. De La Torre, Management, Pflugerville, TX

Larry A. Denson, Management, Coronado, CA

Nicolas J. Desch, Mathematics, Berryton, KS

Juan P. Diaz Soto, Business Administration, Chia, Cundinamarca, FC

Evan K. Doskocil, Criminal Justice, Temple, TX

Brenda J. Douglas, Biology, Garden City, KS

Mason S. Dyck, Criminal Justice, Moundridge, KS

Matthew A. Eades, , Lindsborg, KS

Leah R. Eddings, Finance, Gypsum, KS

Kayla J. Eggly, Accounting, Newbury Park, CA

Destiny L. Everhart, Art Teach PreK-12, Salina, KS

Hannah M. Ferguson, Sports Management, Clay Center, KS

Luis C. Fierro Cortes, Biology, Salina, KS

Chase N. Finch, Criminal Justice, Brookville, KS

Oscar Flores, Biology, Salina, KS

Mackenzie J. Forbes, Health Phys Ed PreK-12, Horton, KS

Samuel E. Foster, Psychology, Salina, KS

Joie L . Francis-Ramirez, Biology, Topeka, KS

Lindsey M. Gack, Psychology, Salina, KS

Brandon I. Garza, Business Administration, Lyford, TX

Gracelyn L. Gaskill, Chemistry, Lindsborg, KS

Kaden P. Goff, Biology, West Linn, OR

Meghan G. Goff, Biology, Spring Hill, KS

Taylor J. Goff, Video Game Design, Manhattan, KS

Lyric D. Green, Elementary Education K-6, Valparaiso, IN

Lance N. Griffey, History-Political Sci, Norton, KS

Indigo A. Guise, Video Game Design, Salina, KS

Rudolph J. Haberer, Business Administration, Luray, KS

Tyler R. Hammond, History-Political Sci, Salina, KS

Austin J. Hampton, Criminal Justice, Cheney, KS

Brooke M. Harrison, Theatre & Communication, Canyon Lake, CA

Kastel B. Heinold, Elementary Education K-6, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Olivia B. Heitzman, English Teaching 6-12, Holton, KS

Monique S. Henderson, 3D Comp Animation, Hutchinson, KS

Franco Hernandez Colman, Video Game Design, San Jose de Mayo, FC

Maya M. Herrera, Music Teach/Voc/PreK-12, Brighton, CO

Ana M. Herrin, Business/Economics, Waxahachie, TX

Caleb N. Hildebrand, History-Political Sci, Sapulpa, OK

Baylee E. Holecek, Psychology, Bazine, KS

Nakia L. Holmes Jr., Management, Ulysses, KS

Gunnar B. Holmgren, Psychology, Salina, KS

Jenna N. Horton, Biology, Lexington, OK

Sarah A. Iskra, Graphic Design Focus, Woodland Park, CO

Kylie K. Jacobs, Psychology, Fremont, CA

Holly A. Johnson, Social Science Teaching, Salina, KS

Paige M. Joyce, Elementary Education K-6, Castle Rock, CO

Christopher J. King, Mathematics Pre-Engineer, Spring, TX

Mary E. Kiss, 3D Comp Animation, Lindsborg, KS

Grace M. Klinkerman, Management, Canton, KS

Caleigh R. Knight, English-Writing, Garden City, KS

Luke J. Krajicek, Exercise Science, Salina, KS

Kyle J. Kronmiller, Business/Economics, Salina, KS

Taryn C. Kuhn, Biology, Norton, KS

Noah C. Lackey, Accounting, Lindsborg, KS

Tara N. Lamb, Biology, Wheatland, CA

Keagan D. Larson, Business Administration, Wichita, KS

Eric L. Lebreault Guzman, Exercise Science, New Bedford, MA

Amri' B. Littlejohn, History-Political Sci, Tulsa, OK

Larus G. Long, Finance, Vestmannaeyjar, FC

Lauren D. Loughran, Management, Phoenix, AZ

Millenni A. Lucero, Mathematics Pre-Engineer, Denver, CO

Alexandra L. Luedke, Biology, Canton, KS

Joshua R. Macat, Exercise Science, Lytle, TX

Jose F. Madrid Ron, Management/International, Katy, TX

Devan M. Madron, Business/Economics, Commerce City, CO

Marcelle S. Manatrey, Elementary Education K-6, Valparaiso, IN

Elias C. Manzanares, Sports Management, Pueblo, CO

Joshua J. Marcellus, Psychology, Rowlett, TX

Lilliana V. Martinez, Mathmatics Teaching, Westmorland, CA

Myakayla A. Mason, Exercise Science, Fort Worth, TX

William T. Mason, Criminal Justice, Yukon, OK

Brayden K. McAlister, Biology, Paradise, TX

Halle N. McClure, Social Science Teaching, Lindsborg, KS

Abigal R. McDaniel, Criminal Justice, Dallas, TX

Emerald S. McGlashan, Studio Art, Wellington, FC

Kierstyn C. McMillen, Exercise Science, Stanberry, MO

Danielle. McSeveney, Exercise Science, Newcastle, New S Wales, FC

Marion E. Miller, Sports Management, Salina, KS

Joep W. Mokkink, Management/International, Voorburg, FC

Jerika D. Moore, Exercise Science, Canon City, CO

Devyn J. Morris, General Studies, Salina, KS

Thomas J. Murray, Art Teach./Ceram.PreK-12, Salina, KS

Caitlin R. Myers, Art Teach PreK-12, Mountain City, TX

Parker J. Myers, Social Science Teaching, Auburn, KS

Samantha J. Nason, Psychology, Goodfield, IL

Pearl N. Navarro, Exercise Science, Glendale, CA

Michael A. Nece, Management, Salina, KS

Lexi B. Neel, General Studies, Sylvan Grove, KS

Elise O. Nelson, Music Teach/Voc/PreK-12, Lindsborg, KS

Corgan P. Nickelson, Theatre & Communication, Norton, KS

Ashley R. Nightingale, Accounting, Galva, KS

Mia Novakovic, Accounting, Podgorica, FC

Julia S. Nygard, Criminal Justice, Stockholm, FC

Kenneth J. O'Farrill, General Studies, Loiza, PR

Hannah M. Oswald, Elementary Education K-6, Herington, KS

Citlali Padilla, Biology, Garden City, KS

Dominique N . Palmer, Psychology, Picton, FC

Mauricio A. Palomino Mendoza, Exercise Science, Ranger, TX

Rylee T. Paramore, Elementary Education K-6, Perry, KS

Peregrino, Rebecca N Peregrino, Business Administration, Crestone, CO

Diego A. Perez Gonzalez, General Studies, Montevideo, FC

Ryan M. Pierce, Finance, Colorado Springs, CO

Laura S. Piracun Garcia, Psychology, Lindsborg, KS

Cameron B. Post, Psychology, Salina, KS

Madison P. Price, 3D Comp Animation, Salina, KS

Chase L. Pywell, Sports Management, Lindsborg, KS

Victoria R. Quintana, Biology, Westminster, CO

Cambria E. Raines, Biology, Topeka, KS

Caleb G. Reazin, Biology, Eudora, KS

Haley E. Reifsteck, Exercise Science, Independence, MO

Sarah G. Reiner, Psychology, Highlands Ranch, CO

Sarah J. Repp, Theatre & Communication, Lindsborg, KS

Colten R. Reynolds, General Studies, Forney, TX

Zephra E. Rice, Studio Art, McPherson, KS

Abigail K. Rishel-Barnett, Music Teach/Voc/PreK-12, Lindsborg, KS

Marissa B. Roberts, Elementary Education K-6, Salina, KS

Briana L. Rodriguez, Psychology, El Paso, TX

Matthew D. Rodriguez, Marketing, New Rochelle, NY

Marcus A. Ruiz, Video Game Design, Austin, TX

Alyssa B. Russell, Management, Salina, KS

Lindsey E. Russell, Management, Plano, TX

Jonah L. Sanders, Accounting, Frederick, CO

Trace S. Scott, Biology, Lindsborg, KS

Braden R. Scrivner, Exercise Science, Lubbock, TX

Tyler C. Segura, Mathematics Pre-Engineer, Firestone, CO

Jenna R. Shanks, Elementary Education K-6, McPherson, KS

Sarah A. Sheppard, General Studies, Rigby, ID

Tanner M. Shook, History-Political Sci, Banks, OR

Evan M. Simmons, General Studies, Hutchinson, KS

Kevin. Sithole, Accounting, Marondera, FC

Nicolas T. Slavin, Management, Olathe, KS

Tabitha L. Slechta, Psychology, McPherson, KS

Bryson P. Sluga, Sports Management, Colmesneil, TX

Mark A. Smith Jr., Exercise Science, Stillwater, OK

David M. Smith III., Biology, North Little Rock, AR

Maren G. Smith, Studio Art, Salina, KS

Hailey A. Snyder, 3D Comp Animation, Sterling, NE

Rayan. Sousa Silva, Exercise Science, Fortaleza, FC

Dailyn J. Spencer, Marketing, Tulsa, OK

Megan R. Stegall, Accounting, Dacono, CO

Taryn B. Stout, Pre-Profession Art Thera, Sterling, KS

Shelbey Paige Talbott, Sports Management, Ellsworth, KS

Maya L. Telles, Exercise Science, Garland, TX

Rayna L . Thomason, Elementary Education K-6, Blanchard, OK

MaKayla R. Thull, Criminal Justice, Salina, KS

Leonardo J. Torres, Mathematics Pre-Engineer, Salina, KS

Keith L. Keith, Bsness Educ Teachng 6-12, Topeka, KS

Samantha R. Trejo, Exercise Science, Lyons, KS

Jordyn C. Jordyn, Psychology, Dodge City, KS

Jackson S. Troutman, Business Administration, Keller, TX

Ger'Kayla J. Tunley, Criminal Justice, Broken Arrow, OK

Jordan L. Valentine, Health Phys Ed PreK-12, Colorado Springs, CO

Luca Visan-Hara, Management, Edison, NJ

Hailey A . Walker, Theatre & Communication, Woodinville, WA

Sydney M. Sydney, Elementary Education K-6, Bartlesville, OK

Madison L. Walter, 3D Comp Animation, Salina, KS

Jalen J. Washington, Accounting, Norwalk, CA

Elijah J. Waugh, Criminal Justice, Lindsborg, KS

Veronika M. Veronika, Mathematics, Lindsborg, KS

River G. River, Social Science Teaching, Salina, KS

Jennessa T. Wickersham, Exercise Science, Clay Center, KS

Zachary J. Zachary, Business Administration, Fort Worth, TX

Ambreenique D. Williams, Exercise Science, Tyler, TX

David D. Williams, Criminal Justice, Lees Summit, MO

Tanner S. Williams, Biology, Rose Hill, KS

Donovan P. Wilson, Sports Management, Lindsborg, KS

Joshua R. Wilson, General Studies, Houston, TX

Andrew J. Witter, Accounting, Chandler, AZ

Benjamin K. Wolfman, Biology, Lake Worth, FL

Hannah D. Hannah, Exercise Science, Sylvan Grove, KS

Miranda S. Work, English Teaching 6-12, Smolan, KS

Halei M. Wortham, Exercise Science, Fort Worth, TX

Christopher L. Yoder, Criminal Justice, Anthony, KS

Timothy R. Timothy, Management, Phoenix, AZ

Bryant M. Young, Exercise Science, Keller, TX

Bryce T. Bryce, Business/Economics, Keller, TX

Kade A. Young, Business Administration, Fort Worth, TX

Emily K. Younger, English Teaching 6-12, Salina, KS

Carlos E. Zamora Bonilla, Business Administration, Corinth, TX

Katelynn S. Zuercher, Biology, Salina, KS


Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. Bethany connects its past, present, and future with distinctive initiatives like Swedes to Sweden, a free service-learning trip for the sophomore class to Sweden, and the Good Life Scholarship, presenting all local high school graduates with a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to the college. Bethany College is on the Web at www.bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.

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By Ricky Alexander • July 15, 2026
Lindsborg, Kan. – Bethany College is proud to announce the 2026 Hall of Honor award recipients, recognizing eight individuals whose achievements and service have made a lasting impact on Swede Athletics. "The Athletics Hall of Honor celebrates those who exemplify excellence, leadership, and commitment in sport,” shared Laura Moreno, Dean of Athletics. The 2026 class embodies those attributes and much more. From memorable performances in five different sports, to remarkable coaching careers in nearby communities, to local business owners who support our current Swedes students and staff, this entire group has elevated our programs and department and embodied the very best of our institution. We look forward to honoring and celebrating their extraordinary achievements this October.” The annual Bethany College Hall of Honor Award Ceremony celebrates former student-athletes, coaches, and supporters whose excellence, leadership, and dedication have shaped Bethany College athletics. 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He placed 33rd in the national cross country meet and remains the highest finishing individual in Bethany College history. In track, Leaf won the 1980 5,000-meter race and set the current school record with a time of 15:18.64. • Amy (Yonally) Wilson, a 1999 graduate, was a dual-sport athlete playing softball and volleyball. In volleyball, she was named to an all-conference volleyball team. In softball, Wilson was a four-time all-conference softball player, all-region softball award winner, and made the All-American Farm Team. Bethany College Coach of the Year award winners include: • Kent Teeter, a 1987 graduate, has had many successes over the last 39 years from his time at Hays High School and his current position at Holcomb High School. While coaching football, Teeter has won two state championships and four league titles. He has also been named the Sports in Kansas Coach of the Year twice, KFBCA Coach of the Year in 2015, and KFBCA Assistant Coach of the Year in 2024. 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