48 UNL students inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

            Lincoln, Neb., May 10, 2012 -- Forty-eight University of Nebraska-Lincoln students were initiated into membership in Phi Beta Kappa this 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 were in the May 5 graduating class.

NEBRASKA

            Ainsworth: Lane S. Carr, history and political science, Bill and Gerry Carr.

            Alliance: Jessica Hare, history, Mark and Lori Hare.

            Amherst: Shaina Bergt, psychology, Clarence and Lisa Bergt.

            Bennet: Derek Stuart Higgins, history, Dennis Higgins of Wichita, Kan., and Cindy Higgins of Bennet.

            Columbus: Kyle Bunkers, physics and mathematics, Brian and Kendra Bunkers; Katherine Ernst, biological sciences, Ron and Ann Ernst; David Foote, physics and mathematics, Gregg and Dawn Foote.

            Elkhorn: Katherine Elizabeth Palmisano, biological sciences, Anthony and Victoria Palmisano.

            Fairbury: Laura Judd, meteorology-climatology, Paul and Kathryn Judd.

            Hickman: Mark Robert Pence, political science, Gary and Barbara Pence.

            Laurel: Alyssa Lundahl, psychology, Ken and Diane Lundahl.

            Lincoln: Abigail Berkebile, biochemistry and Spanish, Dennis and Angela Berkebile; Morgan Fay Fahrnbruch, Spanish, Ronald Jr. and Briana Fahrnbruch of Portland, Ore.; Marie Hansen, psychology, Dave and Mary Kay Hansen; Cooper James Overcash, economics, James and Marcy Overcash; Elizabeth Sutton, international studies, Gregory and Margaret Kontras Sutton; Lauren Thompson, fisheries and wildlife, and English, Jeff and Joni Thompson; Kaitlyn Williams, biochemisty, English, and film and new media, John and Kathleen Williams; Thomas James Zimmer, psychology, biological sciences and biochemistry, Edward Zimmer and Constance Zimmer.

            North Platte: Jeffrey Bunker, music, biological sciences and biochemistry, James and Julile Bunker; Adam C. Odle, political science, Scott and Rebekah Odle, spouse of Brooke P. Odle.

            Omaha: Lindsey Andersen, political science and international studies, David and Leslie Andersen; Alia Conley, journalism and Spanish, Bill and Silvia Conley; Taylor Flairty, psychology, Fran Marshall; Annaliese Osborn, biology, Dr. Steven and Barb Osborn; Zack Rupiper, political science and psychology, Michael and Michelle Rupiper; Emily Schlichting, communication studies and political science, Jeffrey and Shirley Schlichting; Derek Stieren, Spanish and international business, Richard and Mary Stieren.

            Scottsbluff: Scott Thomas Eastman, political science, Thomas and Patricia Eastman of Yakima, Wash.

            Seward: Ian Damian Didier, psychology, Daniel Didier of Seward and Lori Schulz of Beaver Crossing.

            Springfield: Jacob Schlange, political science and international studies, Bill and Kerri Schlange.

            Washington: Leslie Rose Nelson, communication studies, Mark and Lisa McColley.

            Waverly: Caitlin Pleas, biological sciences, Don Pleas of Lincoln and Kathryn McCallum of Eagle.

ELSEWHERE

            Anchorage, Alaska: Arianne Holland, psychology and women's and gender studies, Randall Holland of Anchorage and Cheryl Huckabay of Lincoln, Neb.

            Brandon, S.D.: Kylee Britzman, political science and English, Mark and Rhonda Britzman.

            Brookings, S.D.: Scott Jorgenson, history and secondary social science education, Todd and Patty Jorgenson; Benjamin Ronald Kantack, political science and Spanish, Kelly and Ronda Kantack.

            Decatur, Ill.: Bryce Pfalzgraf, economics, history and philosophy, Jeff and Lisa Pfalzgraf.

            East Troy, Wis.: Zachary R. Smith, music and political science, Mark and Tina Smith.

            Elgin, Ill.: Ellen Jean Hirst, psychology and journalism, James and Angelica Hirst.

            Glendora, Calif.: Matthew Harris Brittingham, religious studies, James and Susan Brittingham, spouse of Ashley Brittingham.

            North Sioux City, S.D.: Rebecca Anderson, psychology, Robert and Kathleen Anderson.

            Overland Park, Kan.: Joan Irene Larson, political science, psychology and philosophy, Steve Larson of Shawnee, Kan., and Carla Larson of Overland Park.

            Sioux Falls, S.D.: Callie Helms, economics and sociology, Gregory and Monica Helms.

            Sonoma, Calif.: Charles F. Larrieu, mathematics, Charles and Elli Larrieu.

            Spring, Texas: Katelyn Helberg, English, Randy and Carol Roth, spouse of Tom Helberg.

            West Allis, Wis.: Steven James Sarich, anthropology, Richard and Jacquelyn Sarich.

            Winner, S.D.: Jamie Flynn, Spanish, Dan Flynn and Mary Carpenter.

            Yakima, Wash.: Scott Thomas Eastman, political science, Thomas and Patricia Eastman.

Writer: Tom Simons, University Communications, 402-472-8514