MOORHEAD, Minn. – MSU Moorhead athletics congratulates and celebrates its 39 student-athletes that officially earned their degrees as part of MSUM's Spring Commencement ceremony.
The graduates were honored and celebrated at a pair of ceremonies on Friday inside Nemzek Fieldhouse. Two track & field graduates were celebrated at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 8 due to the NSIC Outdoor Track & Field Championships falling on the same day as the traditional Friday pomp.
"I frequently discuss the four walks our student-athletes take during their careers as Dragons. Walking across the graduation stage is the final step in that process and it is the most valuable," said MSUM athletic director Chad Markuson. "These 39 student-athletes have exhibited tremendous grit, heart and humility in their journeys at MSUM and I am so proud of all their accomplishments. Congratulations Dragons on your graduations, our department is incredibly proud of you and your efforts both on the field and in the classroom."
The graduates and their degrees of study are as follows:
Emma Abbott, B.S. Biology, Health and Medical Sciences (Softball)
Morgan Bachelor, B.S. Integrated Advertising/Public Relations (Soccer)
Sydney Bahls, B.S. Physical Education/Health Education, Exercise Science (Track & Field)
Jacob Beeninga, B.S. Accounting/Finance (Men's Basketball)
Madison Bell, B.S. Exercise Science (Tennis)
Connor Braaten, B.S. Business Administration (Football)
Arina Bratamidjaja, B.S. Psychology (Swimming & Diving)
Jessica Carlson, B.S. Speech/Language/Hearing Sciences (Soccer)
Hayden Carr, B.N. Nursing (Football)
Allyson Carstensen-Boe, B.S. Speech/Language/Hearing Sciences (Dance)
Reece Dahl, B.A. Leadership and Innovation in Aging Studies/Long Term Care Administration/Health Leadership/Quality/Patient Safety (Softball)
Lizzy Davis, B.S. Digital Media Management (Softball)
Madeline Etter, B.S. Elementary Inclusive Education (Soccer)
Ellie Fischer, B.S. Finance (Golf)
Charmaine Haas, B.S. Integrated Advertising/Public Relations (Golf)
Hunter Hayes, B.S. Construction Management (Wrestling)
Bennett Heftman, B.S. Exercise Science (Football)
Grace Heying, B.S. Biochemistry and Biotechnology (Soccer)
Jayce Hoesel, B.S. Computer Science/Cybersecurity (Football)
Ashley Hokanson, B.S. Accounting (Track & Field)
Ella Holiman, B.S. Geosciences/Geographical Information Science (Softball)
Shaelyn Johnson, B.S. Project Management (Tennis)
Keely Johnston, B.SW. Social Work (Soccer)
Dan Keefe, B.S. Exercise Science (Football)
Carter Kieke, B.S. Computer Science (Football)
Mason Kimble, B.SW. Social Work (Soccer)
Kaelyn Leverson, B.N. Nursing (Softball)
Hannah Losee, B.S. Criminal Justice/Political Science (Softball)
Eliyah McCarthy, B.S. Criminal Justice/Political Science (Softball)
Jordan Nolan, B.N. Nursing (Track & Field)
JaMir Price, B.S. University Studies (Men's Basketball)
Kiera Radniecki, B.SW. Social Work (Tennis)
Ja'Kair Sanchez, B.S. University Studies (Men's Basketball)
Olivia Skibiel, MBA, Business Administration w/ Healthcare (Women's Basketball)
Airin Spell, B.A. History (Wrestling)
Avery Steffen, B.S. Health Services Administration/Leadership and Innovation in Aging Studies/Quality Management/Health Leadership/Quality/Patient Safety (Softball)
Erin Summerbell, B.A. Global Supply Chain Management/Economics (Golf)
Tori Thompson, B.S. Sociology (Volleyball
Dane Zimmer, B.S. Finance (Men's Basketball)
