New Innocents Society, Mortar Board members inducted at Ivy Day April 4

Students, faculty members and alumni will honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at its annual Ivy Day ceremonies beginning at 9:30 a.m. April 4 at the Wick Alumni Center, 1520 R St.

The event, co-sponsored by Mortar Board and the Innocents Society, recognizes the outstanding contribution of students selected to serve in the two organizations, as well as the achievements of current members and notable underclassmen and seniors.

Honorary memberships in the Innocents Society will conferred on Tim Alvarez, assistant vice chancellor for student affairs; Thomas "Tim" Borstelmann, Elwood N. and Katherine Thompson distinguished professor of modern world history; and Rita Kean, dean of undergraduate studies and professor of textiles, clothing and design.

Honorary Mortar Board memberships will be presented to Ann Koopman, academic adviser for the University Honors Program; Dennis Schulte, professor of biological systems engineering; and Sue Voss, student development and events director for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

Ceremonies conclude with the symbolic planting of the ivy.

The Innocents Society inducts 13 new members each spring, with selection based on leadership, scholarship and service to the university and greater community. The Innocents Society was founded in 1903 to promote the spirit of the university and is the chancellor's senior honorary. It is not affiliated with any national organization.

New members of Mortar Board are tapped into the Black Masque Chapter each spring by Mortar Boarders wearing black masks and robes. The 28 new members were selected on the basis of outstanding scholarship, leadership and service to the university and community.

Following is a list by hometown of the 2009 inductees into the Innocents Society and the Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board. Information includes organization, academic majors and parents' names.

NEBRASKA

Albion: Laura Maricle, Mortar Board, agricultural journalism, Keith and Mary Ann Maricle; Alex Wolf, Innocents, agribusiness, Jay and Susie Wolf.

Blair: Heidi Gengenbach, Mortar Board, biological systems engineering and biochemistry, Marc and Karen Gengenbach.

Broken Bow: Carson Vaughn, Innocents, news-editorial and English, Mary and Jerry Vaughan.

DeWitt: Cara Waldo, Mortar Board, political science and international studies, Lee and Joni Waldo.

Gothenburg: Kayla Rubenthaler, Mortar Board, animal science pre-veterinary, Dirk and Deb Rubenthaler.

Grand Island: Nicole Starkey, Mortar Board, political science, economics and international studies, Sharon and Jerry Starkey.

Hickman: Jason Plouzek, Mortar Board, business administration, Jim and Nan Plouzek.

Imperial: Craig Davidson, Innocents, agribusinesss, Mark Davidson of Lamar and Roxie Davidson of Imperial.

Lincoln: Amanda Byleen, Mortar Board, speech-language pathology and audiology, Judson and Karen Byleen; Stephen Krumland, Innocents, Spanish and Latin American studies, Gary and Nancy Krumland; Kelsey Latshaw, Mortar Board, landscape architecture, Sandra and Dale Latshaw; Sophie Norman, Mortar Board, finance, Judd and Patti Norman; Stef Reinsch, Mortar Board, psychology, John and Diane Reinsch; Megan Slattery, Mortar Board, speech-language pathology and audiology, Alan and Ruth Slattery; Stephanie Sutton, Innocents, international studies, Margaret and Gregory Sutton.

Lyons: Becky Moderow, Mortar Board, elementary education and early childhood development, Roger and Patti Moderow.

Nebraska City: Amanda Crook, Innocents, political science, John and Sara Crook.

North Platte: Matthew Pederson, Innocents, social sciences secondary education, David Pederson of North Platte and Beth Forney of Alliance.

Omaha: Scott Barker, Innocents, biological systems engineering, Ron and Kathryn Barker; Karalynn Brown, Mortar Board, international studies and news-editorial, Michael and Janice Brown; Kelsey Brown, Mortar Board, psychology, Steve and Colleen Brown; Kristen Cochran, Mortar Board, food science and technology, Robert and Jill Cochran; Megan Collins, Innocents, business administration, Dan and Shelley Collins; Morgan Rose Conley, Mortar Board, psychology, sibling of Taria and Christopher Conley and Melanie Jones; Corey Georgesen, Innocents, biochemistry and chemistry, Dan and Deb Georgesen; Eric Hamilton, Mortar Board, political science and economics, James and Sue Hamilton; Paige Mathew, Mortar Board, nutrition science, Linda and Joseph Mathew.

Rockville: Ashley McDonald, Mortar Board, psychology, Dave and Laurie McDonald.

Scottsbluff: Richard J. Cantril, Mortar Board, business administration, Richard N. and Nita Cantril.

Syracuse: Andrew Volkmer, Mortar Board, agricultural engineering, Bill and Carolyn Volkmer.

Unadilla: Ryan McIntosh, Mortar Board, political science, Kelly and Brenda McIntosh.

Valley: Michelle Gergen, Mortar Board, speech-language pathology, Tim and Linda Gergen.

Waverly: Emily Althouse, Innocents, elementary education, Steven and Tamara Althouse.

West Point: Jeffrey Schroeder, Mortar Board, agribusiness, food science and animal science, Mark and Debra Schroeder.

ELSEWHERE

Clive, Iowa: Amy Paul, Mortar Board, middle grades education, Kevin and Kathy Paul.

Naperville, Ill.: Mindy Colgrove, Mortar Board, biochemistry, psychology and pre-medicine, Mike and Peggy Colgrove.

Overland Park, Kan.: David Knox, Mortar Board, studio art, Tom and Cindy Knox.

Spearfish, S.D.: Brian Coburn, Innocents, biochemistry and political science, Bill and Carol Coburn; Sara McCue, Innocents, news-editorial and broadcasting, Mark McCue of Spearfish and Yolanda McCue of Alliance, Neb.

Woodland Park, Colo.: Samantha Mosier, Mortar Board, business administration, Mitch and Karen Mosier.