The UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln recently honored students at its 17th Annual Professionals’ Day. The March 21 event provided students, faculty and the dental community an opportunity to share professional and academic activities.
Honors Convocation –The following students were recognized for their cumulative grade point average of 3.6 or above and are ranked in the top 15 percent of their class. The students are listed below by the program of which they are enrolled and their hometown.
Dental Students
Alliance, Neb. — Joanne M. McConkey
Creighton, Neb. — Steven E. Shaffer and John P. Wewel
Fargo, Neb. — Timothy J. Vacek
Lincoln, Neb. — Sarah R. Allen, Bret B. Gilsdorf and Paul J. Rallis
Omaha, Neb. — Meghann M. Longo and Brian A. Ozenbaugh
Pierce, Neb. — Tonya M. Volk
Scottsbluff, Neb. — Nathan R. Luehrs
Atkinson, Neb. — Kathryn M. Schulte
Crofton, Neb. — Elizabeth J. Sheldon
David City, Neb. — Shilo J. Hilger, (on honors list since a freshman)
Lincoln, Neb. — Jane L. Bennett, Christopher R. Harris, Brent D. Johnson, David J. Rallis and Michelle Sarkissian
Omaha, Neb. — Bryan R. Medaris
Granada Hills, Calif. — John P. Waschak
Littleton, Colo. — Molly E. McNamara
Jerome, Idaho — Joel R. Bingham
Idaho Falls, Idaho — David G. Cleverly
Rexburg, Idaho — Roderick M. Griffeth
Burton, Kan. — Megan G. Pearce (on honors list since a freshman and in upper 3 percent of class)
Independence, Kan. — Melissa S. Morris
Newton, Kan. — Andrew S. Friesen
Wichita, Kan. — David J. Brown
Bismarck, N.D. — Bryce M. Goebel
Arlington, S.D. — Brent J. Henriksen (on honors list since a freshman)
Brookings, S.D. — Anne E. Johnson
Dallas, S.D. — John P. Taggart
Huron, S.D. — Rick W. Fuchs
Mitchell, S.D. — outh Dakota Nicholas J. Shawd
Pierre, S.D. — Lennard R. Hopper
Sioux Falls, S.D. — Corey J. Auch, James P. Sather and Benjamin R. Thornton
Yankton, S.D. — Elycia A. Schoenfelder
North Ogden, Utah — Cameron D. Oler
Olympia, Wash. — Jeffrey T. Chandler
Rock Springs, Wyo. — David M. Weber
Dental hygiene students
Ayr, Neb. — Sarah R. Sexton
Dakota City, Neb. — Angela L. Bakke (on honors list since a freshman and in upper 3 percent of class)
Diller, Neb. — Jennifer L. Germer
LaVista, Neb. — Melissa L. Georges, (on honors list since a freshman)
Lincoln, Neb. — Cheryl L. Olson
Tilden, Neb. — Kristin R. Taake
Dean’s Honor List, first semester 2002-2003 – The following students are in the top 10 percent of their class.
Dental students
Alliance, Neb. — Joanne M. McConkey
Atkinson, Neb. — Kathryn M. Schulte
Creighton, Neb. — Steven E. Shaffer and John P. Wewel
Lincoln, Neb. — Sara R. Allen, David J. Rallis, Paul J. Rallis and Brent D. Johnson
North Platte, Neb. — Lannae L. Phelps
Omaha, Neb. — Bryan R. Medaris
Pierce, Neb. — Tonya M. Volk
Scottsbluff, Neb. — Nathan R. Luehrs
Burton, Kan. — Megan G. Pearce
Independence, Kan. — Melissa S. Morris
Quinter, Kan. — Jonas A. Lichty
Wichita, Kan. — David J. Brown
Idaho Falls, Idaho — David G. Cleverly
Rexburg, Idaho — Roderick M. Griffeth
Reno, Nev. — Christopher R. Harris
Bismarck, N.D. — Bryce M. Goebel
Arlington, S.D. — Brent J. Henriksen
Dallas, S.D. — John P. Taggart
Pierre, S.D. — Lennard R. Hopper
Sioux Falls, S.D. — Corey J. Auch and James P. Sather
Spearfish, S.D. — Nichole D. Dana
Yankton, S.D. — Elycia A. Schoenfelder
North Ogden, Utah — Cameron D. Oler
Torrington, Wyo. — Brian J. Cotant
Dental hygiene students
Dakota City, Neb. — Angela L. Baake
LaVista, Neb. — Melissa L. Georges
Lincoln, Neb. — Cheryl L. Olson
Schuyler, Neb. — Mary S. Brooks
Denver, Colo. — Jamie L. Schwaninger