52 UNL students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

Lincoln, Neb., May 4, 2007 -- Fifty-two University of Nebraska-Lincoln students from the colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 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.

NEBRASKA

Bellevue: Claire Mariko Iwai, English and secondary education, daughter of Vicky Iwai and the late Paul Iwai.

Bennet: Elissa Dahlberg, communication studies, international studies and Spanish, daughter of Bruce and Ruth Dahlberg.

Broken Bow: Matthias Miller Albin, biochemistry, son of Roger and Carlene Albin.

Burwell: Tara Lynn Harris, Spanish, daughter of Charles Harris of Vancouver, British Columbia, and Reta Harris of Sargent.

Carroll: Britni Bethune, political science, Spanish and international studies, daughter of Kenneth and Patricia Bethune.

Columbus: Matt Schaefer, political science, son of Jim and Arlee Schaefer; Jonathan Schuetz, geology, son of John and Deb Schueth.

Elkhorn: Neely Williams, psychology, daughter of David and Susan Williams.

Falls City: Sarah Ashley Weinert, English, daughter of Thomas and Gayle Weinert.

Fort Calhoun: Nancy Peitzmeier, psychology, daughter of Joe and Diane Peitzmeier.

Geneva: Catherine M. Biba, history and English, daughter of David and Susan Biba.

Grand Island: Amy C. Moss, geology and German, daughter of Joseph and Lisa Moss; Jodi Schreurs, biological sciences, daughter of Doug and Jeanne Schreurs.

Hebron: Joni McLaughlin, classics, daughter of Lyle and Linda McLaughlin.

Lexington: Joshua D. Roos, psychology, Spanish and international studies, son of Robert and Kathleen Roos.

Lincoln: Caitlin Elizabeth Bals, news-editorial and English, daughter of Robert and Debra Bals; Philip Boucher, molecular pathology, son of Richard and Janet Boucher; Tiffany Lee, news-editorial and political science, daughter of Andrew and Catherine Lee; Nikki Lightner, psychology, daughter of Kevin and Kathy Deaver of Roca, wife of Kip Lightner; Alexander Justin Lin, biochemistry, son of Patrick and Lily Jean Lin; Jill M. Rosno, biopsychology, daughter of Stephen and Tricia Rosno; Kristin M. Williams, biochemistry, daughter of Paul and Lucinda Williams.

Norfolk: Kyle Anthony Smith, biological sciences, son of Gary and Christine Smith.

North Platte: Chelsea Hammond, English and women's studies, daughter of Keri Hammond and the late Thomas Hammond.

Ogallala: Amber KcKeon, international studies and political science, daughter of Jim and Renae McKeon.

Omaha: Kristen Brumm, biological sciences, daughter of Bruce and Patty Brumm; Laurel May Burk, physics and mathematics, daughter of Theodore and Christine Burk; Christopher Scott Corder, physics and mathematics, son of Scott and Bev Corder; Jennifer Marie Hoffman, Spanish, Russian and Latin American studies, daughter of Robert and Joleen Hoffman; Timothy Mulry, English and anthropology, son of Brian Mulry of Sleepy Eye, Minn., and Joan Mulry of Omaha; Gwendolyn Olney, political science, French and international studies, daughter of Richard and Ann Haskins Olney; Jennifer Paskach, secondary education and Spanish, daughter of David and Rosemary Paskach; Yuliy Pisetsky, computer science and mathematics, son of William Pisetsky of Papillion and Natalia Pisetskaya of Omaha; Christopher Reeson, computer science, son of Robert and Cheryl Reeson; Maggie E. Tunning, news-editorial and French, daughter of Dan and Amy Tunning; Angelique Marie Walstrom, biochemistry and biological sciences, daughter of Patrice Downs.

Papillion: Jason Dinsmoor, mathematics, son of Bill Dinsmoor of Papillion and Jeri Dinsmoor of Omaha; Sara Granville, Spanish and pre-physician's assistant, daughter of Scott and Gaye Granville; Edward Anton Rubin, mathematics, son of Daniel and Elizabeeth Rubin.

Scottsbluff: Jeffrey Alan Downey, English, son of Tom and Cindy Downey of Mitchell.

Shubert: Elizabeth Amber Musil, German and international studies, daughter of Kenneth Musil of Shubert and Patricia Kole of Lincoln.

ELSEWHERE

Dallas, Texas: Jennifer Renee Valadez, history, daughter of Brian and Tricia Boyd of Omaha, Neb.

Hays, Kan.: Katy Michaelis, sociology, daughter of Mike and Jeanie Michaelis.

Hiroshima, Japan: Megumi Watanabe, sociology, daughter of Makoto and Machiko Watanabe.

Marshfield, Wis.: Tina Seehafer, news-editorial and English, daughter of Gary and Brenda Seehafer of Spencer, Wis.

Naperville, Ill.: Christopher McCoy, history, son of Michael and Anne McCoy.

Olathe, Kan.: Jennifer Lynn Toplikar, sociology, daughter of Greg and Rosie Toplikar.

Sioux Falls, S.D.: Amanda Buell, political science and international studies, daughter of Kevin Buell of Sioux Falls adn Teresa Buell of Sioux Falls; Kristin Ida McCann, English, daughter of Ron and Conni McCann; Jami Nelsen, psychology and history, daughter of Mark and Barb Nelsen.

Sliven, Bulgaria: Ekaterina Hristova Apostolova, political science, economics and international studies, daughter of Hristo Apostolov Hristov and Schtiliyana Kostava Hristava.

Tokyo, Japan: Natsuki Nagashima, biochemistry, daughter of Hiromu and Sachiyo Nagashima.

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