54 UNL students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

Fifty-four University of Nebraska-Lincoln students from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and the College of Journalism and Mass Communications were initiated into membership in Phi Beta Kappa this spring.

Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest academic honor society, recognizing and encouraging a commitment to excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Following is a list of the students who were inducted, including their academic major(s) and their parents' names (if available).The students are from the May 2005 graduating class unless otherwise noted.

NEBRASKA

Ames: Andrea Paseka, psychology, daughter of Don and Janis Paseka.

Beatrice: Crystal K. Wiebe, news-editorial and English, daughter of Gary Wiebe of Beatrice and Debra Wiebe of St. Joseph, Mo.

Bertrand: Carrie Wilcox, Spanish, daughter of Tom and Juli Wilcox.

Columbus: Brian Charles Gartrell, biological sciences, son of Bruce and Diana Gartrell; Jeffrey lee Gartrell, biological sciences, son of Bruce and Diana Gartrell; Brandon Mueller, computer science, son of Scott and Patricia Mueller of Platte Center.

Exeter: Allison Leigh Michl, psychology and communication studies, daughter of Alan and Shari Michl.

Falls City: Lisa Annette Palmer, psychology, daughter of Darwin and Debora Palmer of Verdon.

Fremont: Jonathan Winston David Jones, political science and English, son of Bradley Jones of Omaha and Julie Jones of Fremont.

Grand Island: Emily Goering, psychology, daughter of Tom and Jane Goering.

Johnson: Michael J. Gerdes, mathematics and finance, son of Donald and Janice Gerdes.

Kearney: Chelsea Jensen, history and classics, daughter of Cory and Debbie Christians; April M. Lambert, English, daughter of Kirk and Deb Stocker, wife of Adam Lambert.

Lincoln: Heather Rose Babcock, sociology, daughter of Ken and Connie Babcock; Sara Brostrom, biochemistry, daughter of Brady and Jan Brostrom (December 2004); Aaron Eske, advertising, son of Jim Eske and Deb Thomas (August 2005); Rebecca Anne Harbison, physics (astronomy option) and mathematics, daughter of Gerard Harbison of Martell and Karen Gilden of Lincoln; Melanie D. Harrell, sociology, daughter of Mark and Dorothy Harrell; Larissa Angelique Schmersal, psychology, daughter of Edward and Susan Schmersal; Gretja Lea Schnell, biological sciences, daughter of David and Charlyce Schnell; Tristan Philip Skrdla Markwell, mathematics and statistics, economics, and political science, son of John Markwell and Merri Skrdla; Susanne Kay Taege, biological sciences, daughter of Steven and June Taege; Keri Timmerman, English and history, daughter of David and Karen Timmerman; Patricia Lynn Vannoy, news-editorial and sociology, daughter of John Vannoy of Lincoln and Sharon Lester of Clermont, Fla; Luke L. Waltman, computer science, son of Lou and Nancy Waltman; Jesse Windle, mathematics, son of Rick and Susie Windle.

Louisville: Stephanie Lynn Pankonin, international studies and Spanish (August 2006), daughter of David and Lori Pankonin.

McCook: Ashley Fagot, biochemistry, daughter of Shane and Pam Fagot.

Mitchell: Jason Strauch, computer science, son of Harold and Peggy Strauch.

North Platte: Sharleen Boerner, biological sciences, daughter of Ron and Sheila Boerner.

Omaha: Rebecca Chadwell, Spanish and international studies, wife of Mark Chadwell, daughter of Keith and Deborah Rhoades; Anna M. Drozda, art history, daughter of David and Kathleen Drozda; Jennifer Edwards, psychology, daughter of Norm and Lori Edwards. Monica Hejkal, equine assisted therapy, daughter of Tom and Rita Hejkal; Carina McCormick, psychology, daughter of Tim McCormick and Mari McCormick; Erik Neemann, meteorology-climatology, son of Michael and Karla Neemann; Mary Vacha, mathematics, daughter of David and Jean Vacha; Michaela Weeks, biochemistry, daughter of Bill Weeks of Yutan and Janell Weeks of Omaha.

Papillion: Andrew L. Hulme, mathematics and meteorology-climatology, son of Larry and Jane Hulme.

Plattsmouth: Jeana Pecha, biological sciences, daughter of Thomas and Susan Pecha.

Raymond: Bridget Rose Barry, history and Great Plains studies, daughter of Richard and Verna Barry.

Schuyler: Karrie Lynn Martin, biochemistry, daughter of Randy Martin of Fremont and Sandy Ruether of Staplehurst.

Scottsbluff: Jonathan Gillam, sociology, son of Mark and Karrie Gillam.

South Sioux City: Jessica Grace Winterlin, psychology.

Sterling: Annette Leigh Parde, history, daughter of Clarence and Faith Parde.

Waco: Shannon Cummins, economics, international studies, and art history and criticism, daughter of Hal and Mary Cummins.

Waverly: John Habib Bishay, biological sciences, son of Morris and Faten Bishay.

Wilcox: Suzanna Adam, news-editorial and English, daughter of Mark and Grace Adam.

ELSEWHERE

Kansas City, Mo.: Brian Holley, computer science, son of Tom and Maggie Holley.

Maryville, Mo.: Jodi Throckmorton, French and art history, daughter of Doris McLean.

Sembach, Germany: Tess Schrader, psychology and English, daughter of Dennis and Kim Schrader of Bellevue, Neb., wife of Philip Neal.

Shanghai, China: Wenjin Zhou, computer science, daughter of Linxiang Zhou and Huaying Gan.

Sioux City, Iowa: Sarah Barchinger, biochemistry, daughter of Jeff and DeLaine Barchinger.

Sioux Falls, S.D.: Laura Anne Mair, psychology, daughter of Bruce and Dianne Mair.

CONTACT: Kathy Johnson, Secretary, Alpha of Nebraska Chapter, Phi Beta Kappa, (402) 472-2553