56 UNL students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

Fifty-six University of Nebraska-Lincoln students from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education and Human Sciences and 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 6 graduating class.

NEBRASKA

Ashland: Dillon Robert Sadofsky, computer science, son of Alan Sadofsky and Jennifer Hagen.

Bellevue: Rachel Anne Rickley, communication studies, daughter of Kevin and Sharon Rickley; Johnathan D. Ziegler, Spanish and English, son of Karl and Mary Ziegler.

Clarkson: Brady Brabec, biochemistry, son of Randall and Victoria Brabec.

Clearwater: Sarah Michael, communication disorders, daughter of Robert and Karol Michael.

Eagle: Sean White, history, son of Dave and Laura White of Walton.

Fremont: Andrew Henry Clements, actuarial science and mathematics/statistics, son of Roger and Wanda Clements.

Grand Island: Joseph Jay Vavricek, biological sciences and Spanish, son of Jay and Janet Vavricek.

Gresham: Tiffany K. Heidtbrink, communication studies, daughter of Fred and Doris Heidtbrink.

Hastings: Jacob Daniel Gerber, English, son of Terry and Rebecca Gerber; Benjamin John Keele, political science and philosophy, son of John and Wendy Keele.

Lincoln: Colin Anderson, mathematics, son of James and Cindy Anderson of Charlottesville, Va.; Jonas Azzam, mathematics, son of Azzeddine and Sara Azzam; Janelle Bartels, anthropology, daughter of Selma Bartels; Andrew Z. Hansen, history and philosophy, son of Ralph and Sue Hansen; Kelsey Hedrick, economics and English, daughter of Brad and Sheryl Hedrick; Deame Hua, biochemistry, daughter of Phat Heng Hua and Katey Tran; Leng Hua, computer science and economics, daughter of Phat Heng Hua and Katey Tran; Andrea Loomis, Spanish and international studies, daughter of Larry Loomis and Bee Loomis; Susan M. Newman, biochemistry, daughter of Steve and Rose Zlomke of Grand Island, wife of Jason Newman; Anders R. Peterson, Spanish, son of Reynold and Jill Peterson; Joshua D. Schlautman, biochemistry, son of Daniel and Joyce Schlautman; Deepak K. Singh, biological sciences, son of Prem and Kalpana Singh of Lucknow, India; Kaley Snyder, psychology, daughter of Daniel and Kristie Snyder; Jay Daniel Steinkruger, chemistry, son of Daniel and Lynn Steinkruger; Katie Taylor, psychology and women's studies, daughter of Mark and Nanette Taylor; Gregory J. Walklin, news-editorial and English, son of Larry and Karen Walklin.

Norfolk: Kathleen Brazeal, biological sciences, daughter of Timothy Brazeal of Norfolk and Frieda Brazeal of Hastings.

Ogallala: Melynda Adams, religious studies, daughter of Todd and Kandy Adams.

Omaha: Julia Anderson, political science, daughter of John and Linda Anderson; Kathryn Harman, biological sciences, daughter of Richard and Kimberly Harman; Evan Peterson, mathematics, son of W. Charles and Charlotte Peterson.

Papillion: Kiley Abdouch, English, daughter of Ivan and Becki Abdouch; Elisabeth Ann Chretien, English, daughter of Luke and Kate Chretien; Monica Charlene Hanson, pharmacy, daughter of Randall and Nancy Hanson.

Peru: Amber Whisler, mathematics, daughter of Barb Fike and the late John Whisler.

Polk: Clay Stevens, philosophy, son of Dennis and Carol Stevens.

Ralston: Jenna Lynn Catlett, communication studies, daughter of Norman and Susan Catlett.

Scotia: Curtis Wray, chemistry, mathematics and biochemistry, son of Gene and Mayre Wray.

Scottsbluff: Joshua Charles Howard, mathematics and mathematics education, son of Jim and Mabel Howard of Elfrida, Ariz.

Sterling: Susan J. Eisenhauer, classics and Latin, daughter of Lyle Eisenhauer of Sterling and Kathy Eisenhauer of Lincoln.

Tekamah: Jarrod L. Brand, history and classics education, son of Gerald and Karen Brand.

Wayne: Bradley R. Hansen, history, son of Gene and Karen Hansen.

Weeping Water: Nathan Beins, biochemistry, son of Randall Beins and Linda Lautrup.

ELSEWHERE

Andover, Kan.: Matthew Johnson, mathematics and computer science, son of Douglas and Janice Johnson.

Bethany, Ill.: Stephen Benjamin Peterman, biological sciences, son of Michael and Victoria Peterman.

Bossier City, La.: Anna Lucille Ball, international studies and political science, daughter of William Jr. and Takako Ball.

Chatham, N.J.: Michelle Heslington, anthropology, daughter of David and Linda Heslington of Salt Lake City.

Colorado Springs, Colo.: James Sutula, computer science, son of Don and Joan Sutula.

Concordia, Kan.: Jason Michael Renner, political science, son of David and Roberta Alexander

Dodge City, Kan.: Jason Keller, physics, son of Robert Keller.

Plymouth, Ind.: Anne Hines, international studies, daughter of Max and Penny Hines.

Sendai, Japan: Masatoshi Shoji, physics and mathematics, son of Akira and Kazuko Shoji.

Sioux Falls, S.D.: Matthew Jorde, computer science, son of Ken and Susanna Jorde; Derek Nelsen, communication studies, son of Mark and Barb Nelsen.

Weatherby Lake, Mo.: Eric Tarnow, actuarial science, son of Robert and Karen Tarnow.

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