Fine & Performing Arts recognizes scholarship donors, recipients

The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recognized the living donors of scholarships to the college as well as the students who received those scholarships at its first Donor Appreciation Lunch on Oct. 15.

More than 45 donors and 90 students were recognized at the luncheon, which was held in the Lied Center for Performing Arts Orchestra Lobby. University of Nebraska President James B. Milliken was the keynote speaker at the event.

"Being a scholarship donor myself, I have found it to be so enjoyable for me to have had opportunities to meet and interact with those students who have benefited from the gift that I and my family have provided to my alma mater," said Giacomo M. Oliva, dean of the college. "In planning this luncheon, we hoped to create that same enjoyable experience for those who have supported our scholarship program over the years, and at the same time give the students an opportunity to say thank you for the support they have received. Judging from the spirit that prevailed throughout the event and the comments we have received since, our first attempt at this was a huge success."

Following is a list of scholarship winners by hometown:

NEBRASKA

Alliance: Sarah Stewart, bassoon, Mr. And Mrs. Henry J. Amen Scholarship.

Aurora: Brent Meier, art, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship.

Bellevue: April Buss, flute, Roger M. Brendle Scholarship; Ashley Fox, dance, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship; William Henjum, voice, Sarah Vance Kilgour Memorial Fund; Brandon Tait, voice, Leesa Crnogorac Fund.

Coleridge: Amanda Frass, dance, Ruth Diamond Levinson Fund; Emily Fraas, dance, Ruth Diamond Levinson Fund.

Columbus: Jennifer Duranski, dance, Dance Program Fund.

Denton: Nicole Wilkinson, oboe, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship.

Doniphan: Andrew Neneman, voice, Sarah Vance Kilgour Memorial Fund.

Elkhorn: Natalie Hansen, art history, Norman Geske Award for Excellence in Art History.

Fremont: Jill Bartels, horn, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship; Aaron Von Seggern, drawing/painting, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial and Margaret Forman Woodbridge Erny scholarships.

Gretna: Jamie Burmeister, sculpture, Richard P. Trickey Memorial Fellowship.

Ithaca: Ashlee Bartek, dance, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship.

Kearney: Andrew Schroeder, printmaking, Nellie May Schlee Vance Memorial Scholarship.

Kennard: Traci Christensen, dance, dance Program Fund and E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship.

Lexington: Patrick Clark, film and new media, F. Pace Woods Award.

Lincoln: Gina Albracht, graphic design, Ronald N. Scheerer, and E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial scholarships; Kimberly Alspaugh, piano, Carol Cope School of Music Scholarship; Caitlin Applegate, ceramics, Kimmel Fellowship; Wendy Bantam, painting, Kimmel Fellowship; Christian Bohnenstengel, piano, Dora Dean Emerson Memorial Music Fellowship; Meredith Brickell, ceramics, Kimmel Fellowship; Stefanie Butcher, graphic design, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship; Abigail Byorth, painting and printmaking, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship; Kelli Chaves, performance, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship; Aaron Christensen, graphic design, Ronald N. Scheerer, Ruth Ann Sack Memorial, and E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial scholarships; Trent Claus, graphic design, Ronald N. Scheerer, and E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial scholarships; Rebekah Freeman, voice, Mary Ellen and L. Welch Pogue Fund; Jennifer Ghormley, printmaking, Kimmel Fellowship; Esme Guenther, printmaking, Eisentrager-Howard Fellowship; Carlos Guerrero, ceramics, Kimmel Fellowship; Tyler Hottovy, trombone, Mr. And Mrs. Henry J. Amen Scholarship; Laura Jenson, dance, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship; Jeremy Johnson, painting, Kimmel Fellowship; Hannah Kreps, bassoon, Mr. And Mrs. Henry J. Amen Scholarship; Koi Neng Liew, ceramics, Kimmel Fellowship; Jennifer Lukas, graphic design, Kimmel Fellowship; Joshua Luther, printmaking, Kimmel Fellowship; Jessica MacKichan, art, F. Pace Woods Award; Emily Mantey, dance, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship; Kristen Martincic, printmaking, Kimmel Fellowship; Catherine Meier, drawing, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship; Lenna Pierce, cello, Claire B. Donaldson Orchestra Chair; Krista Robbins, painting, Nellie May Schlee Vance Memorial Scholarship; Dennis Schmickle, graphic design, Kimmel Fellowship; Sean Scott, ceramics, Kimmel Fellowship; Justin Shaw, sculpture, Kimmel Fellowship; Nicholas Spohrer, printmaking, Thomas P. Coleman Memorial Scholarship; Kenneth Stanley, painting, Kimmel Fellowship; Kaycee Uribe, dance, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship; Aileen Vesper, printmaking and photography, Nellie May Schlee Vance Memorial Scholarship; Xiaomiao Wang, graphic design, Kimmel Fellowship; Christopher Werner, conducting-wind band, F. Pace Woods Award; Rhonda Willers, ceramics, Lincoln, Neb., Kimmel Fellowship.

Omaha: Amber Anderson, ceramics and painting, Della Benson Sheldon Scholarship; Kira Boerkircher, dance, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship; Jon Hollingsed, dance, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship; Jennifer Hoss, printmaking, Thomas P. Coleman Memorial Scholarship; Ashley Krijan, violin, Mabel Clark Memorial Scholarship.

Rulo: Chrissy Hunzeker, graphic design, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship.

York: Emily Chapman, voice, Richard Milton Grace Scholarship.

ELSEWHERE

Aberdeen, S.D.: Karren Rieger, piano, Rudolph H. and MaryLouise Barta Memorial Piano Scholarship.

Alcova, Wyo.: Allegra Stephenson, piano, Verna Mae Easton-Bryant Scholarship in Piano.

Chicago, Ill.: Mike Vithoulkas, art, Nellie May Schlee Vance Memorial Scholarship.

Council Bluffs, Iowa: Muriel Huckins, violin, Mabel Clark Memorial Scholarship.

Davenport, Iowa: Joshua Ritter, voice, Barbara Hendricks Scholarship in Voice.

Kansas City, Kan.: Daniel Firestone, double bass, Emanuel Wishnow Scholarship.

Kirkland, Wash.: Christina Miller, piano, Carl and Lilah Kincaid Hartman Memorial Scholarship.

Las Vegas, Nev.: Brianne Bassler, performance, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship.

Lee's Summit, Mo.: Kristin Mayle, voice, Richard Milton Grace Scholarship.

Middleton, Wis.: Sean Malone, music composition, Robert Beadell Memorial Scholarship.

Newton, Texas: Amanda Hext, painting, Kimmel Fellowship.

New York, N.Y.: Jack Carpenter, performance, Ann and Jim Rawley Scholarship.

Overland Park, Kan.: Amy Warner, cello, Claire B. Donaldson Orchestra Chair and Emanuel Wishnow Scholarship.

Richardson, Texas: Kathleen Jenison, horn, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship.

Saint Charles, Mo.: Sarah Nowacki, piano, Edith Kern Sandfort Memorial Fund.

Saint Paul, Minn.: Timothy Matthews, sculpture, Kimmel Fellowship.

Sioux Falls, S.D.: Zachary Brown, horn, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship; Emilie Waits, voice, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship; Amelia Youngers, oboe, Presser Foundation Scholarship.

Temecula, Calif.: Melissa Grams, cello, Emanuel Wishnow Scholarship.

Urbandale, Iowa: Sarah Kesse, dance, E. Evelyn Peterson Memorial Scholarship.

CONTACT: Kathe Anderson, Fine & Performing Arts, (402) 472-9355