New Innocents Society, Mortar Board members inducted

Released on 04/16/2010, at 2:00 AM
Office of University Communications
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Lincoln, Neb., April 16th, 2010 —

Students, faculty members and alumni were honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at its annual Ivy Day ceremonies April 11.

The event, co-sponsored by Mortar Board and the Innocents Society, recognized 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 were conferred on David Berkowitz, professor of chemistry; Steven Waller, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources; and William Waters, program coordinator for the Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services.

Honorary Mortar Board memberships were presented to Angela Pannier, assistant professor of biological systems engineering, and Waters.

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 23 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 2010 inductees into the Innocents Society and the Black Masque Chapter of Mortar Board. Information includes organization, academic major(s) and parents' names.

NEBRASKA

Bellevue: Sylvia Hall, Innocents, art history, Terry and Thomas Hall.

Chappell: McKenzie Steger, Mortar Board, animal science, Barney Steger.

Fort Calhoun: Allison Busch, Mortar Board, advertising and international studies, Kurt and Susan Busch.

Franklin: Derrick Rocker, Mortar Board, animal science and pre-physical therapy, Dave and Connie Rocker.

Halsey: Seth Barnes, Mortar Board, secondary education in mathematics, Randy and Roberta Barnes.

Kearney: Kelsey Horner, Mortar Board, elementary education, Jack and Therese Horner; Marcus Kuhl, Innocents, agricultural engineering, Kim and Cindy Kuhl.

La Vista: Katie Kenealy, Mortar Board, biological sciences and psychology, Pat and Shari Kenealy.

Lincoln: David Freese, Mortar Board, electrical engineering, Mark and Marlys Freese; Meghan Rihanek, Mortar Board, marketing and French, Phil and Gema Rihanek; Scott Sorensen, Mortar Board, fisheries and wildlife, Gordon and Jean Sorensen.

Martell: Evan Egger, Mortar Board, economics, Matt and Karla Egger.

Milford: Cori Curtis, Innocents, international studies and political science, Tim and Sharon Curtis.

Omaha: Megan Boice, Innocents, finance, Peg and Randy Boice; Sara Buelt, Innocents, middle grades education, Joseph and Lisa Buelt; Stephanie Davidson, Innocents, speech-language pathology and audiology, Steven and Sandra Davidson; Corey Drvol, Mortar Board, nutrition, exercise and health sciences, Scott and Robin Drvol; Kristen Jackson, Innocents, biological sciences, Debbie and Bryan Jackson; Sarah Lee, Mortar Board, Spanish and chemistry, Sootae and Yoonae Lee; Kelsey Redding, Innocents, marketing, Patty and David Redding; Justin Solomon, Innocents, family sciences and human resources, Sandra Roush and Dennis Solomon; Elizabeth Stahmer, Mortar Board, biological sciences, Randy and Gwen Stahmer.

Papillion: Matthew Kelly, Innocents, biochemistry, Paul and Debbie Kelly.

Pleasant Dale: Kari Meyer, Mortar Board, dietetics/pre-physician's assistant, David and Julie Meyer.

Scottsbluff: Roxanne Haslam, Mortar Board, biological sciences/pre-medicine, Matt and Darcy Haslam.

Sidney: Robin Danielle Easterly, Mortar Board, animal science, Scott and Jane Easterly; Cassandra Person, Innocents, accounting and international business, Gary and Joyce Person.

Syracuse: Leslie McIntosh, Mortar Board, elementary education, Dan and Jean Ann Watermeier.

Tekamah: Elizabeth Goll, Mortar Board, architecture, Chuck and Nora Goll.

ELSEWHERE

Goodyear, Ariz.: Rachel Friedman, Mortar Board, dietetics, Paul and Sandra Friedman.

Lafayette, Colo.: Morgan Demmel, Mortar Board, broadcasting and news-editorial, Doug and Karen Demmel.

Lee's Summit, Mo.: Justin Shilhanek, Mortar Board, psychology and Spanish, Damon and Linda Shilhanek.

North Mankato, Minn.: Jack Ehrke, Innocents, economics and Spanish, Chris and Mary Lee Ehrke.

Rowlett, Texas: Daniel Chilcote, Mortar Board, biochemistry, Barry and Connie Chilcote.

Sioux Falls, S.D.: Abbey McGee, Mortar Board, nutrition science/pre-dentistry, Brock and Karen McGee.

Worthington, Minn.: Quentin Dudley, Innocents, biological systems engineering, Steven and Lori Dudley.

WRITER: Tom Simons