40 UNL students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

Forty University of Nebraska-Lincoln students from the College of Arts and Sciences were initiated into membership in Phi Beta Kappa last month.

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' and spouses' names. All are in the May 9 graduating class.

NEBRASKA

Alliance: Danita Jeane Curtiss, biochemistry and biological sciences, Terry Curtiss and Karen Aerts-Curtiss; Theresa Anne Wilbrand, history, Cathy and the late Herman Wilbrand.

Ashland: Sheila A. Bentzen, political science and history, Ray and Elaine Bentzen.

Clatonia: Janelle K. Keller, psychology and German, Daniel and Diane Keller.

Columbus: Carrie Lea Cheloha, psychology, Robert C. and Becky A. Cheloha.

Elkhorn: Megan Willer, biological sciences, Jeff and Michele Willer; Rachael Wolfe, English, Eric and Patti Wolfe.

Firth: Trevor Douglas Nieveen, Spanish and history, Douglas and Sandra Nieveen.

Fremont: Deidra Jacobsen, biological sciences and environmental studies, Dr. Steven and Debra Jacobsen.

Grand Island: Zachary J. Butz, history, Dr. James T. and Debra D. Butz.

Gretna: Audrey Johnson, English and women's and gender studies, Steve and Lisa Johnson.

Hastings: Sean Charles Glen, psychology, Roger and Lucinda Glen.

Kearney: Megan Black, English and film studies, Steve Black and Ann Black; Alexa Whitefoot, Spanish and pre-physician assistant, Brent and Sheryl Whitefoot.

La Vista: Lisa Kay Timberlake, psychology, Robert and Lauretta Timberlake.

Lincoln: Kristin Allan, communication studies, Tamas and Kathleen Allan; Sarah M. Bailey, biological sciences, Britton and Barbara Bailey; Bronson Boosalis, biochemistry, Gregg and Debbie Boosalis; Meghan Driesbach, international studies, John G. and Jan Driesbach of Kettering, Ohio; Sarah Knight, English, Darrell and Julie Knight; Amanda M. Lightner, Spanish and international studies, Robert and Phyllis Lightner.

Lodgepole: Betsy Miller, biological sciences, Arden and Sue Miller.

Murray: Courtney Lyons, political science and sociology, Douglas A. and Sheri L. Lyons of Plattsmouth.

North Platte: J. Travis Johnston, mathematics, Jerrol "Pat" and Bobbie Johnston, spouse of Michelle Johnston.

Omaha: Dana Barnes, psychology, Dave and Sue Barnes; Cassandra Marie Dorr, psychology, David and Patricia Dorr; Sarah Fech, political science and French, Mr. and Mrs. John Fech; Nathaniel Goodrich, biochemistry and biological sciences, Barbara and the late Paul Goodrich; Alexandra Moustakes, biochemistry, Spanish and pre-medicine, Nicholas Moustakes and Paula Leacox; Lauren Christine Taylor, philosophy and biochemistry, Douglas L. and Nancy T. Taylor.

Raymond: Charles F. Scherer, mathematics, Larry and Deborah Scherer.

Spalding: James Matthew Carraher, mathematics, James and Janice Carraher.

Spencer: Jillian Kersch, English, Rolland and Constance Kersch.

Syracuse: Allison Beth Formanack, anthropology and history, William and Catherine Formanack.

Ulysses: Sarah Lenore Schroeder, philosophy and Spanish, Michael and Diane Schroeder.

Walton: Karin Wentzel, German and classics, Robert and Deon Wentzel.

ELSEWHERE

Eureka, S.D.: Angela Schick, biological sciences, Ronald and Dianne Schick.

Las Cruces, N.M.: Kristin Brotan, biological sciences and biochemistry, Garry and Susan Brotan.

Maryville, Mo.: Matthew Scott Noren, history, Robert Noren of Vinton, Iowa, and Michele Veasey of Maryville.

Parker, S.D.: April Renee Christensen, mathematics, English and pre-medicine, Doyle Shawn and Jill Renee Christensen.