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MARSHALLTOWN – On Friday, May 12, graduates of Marshalltown Community College took their next step as they became alumni of the college. Graduates listed below represent those who completed their degree or diploma work during the Spring 2023 term.

Graduates are listed by their hometown, followed by the degree/diploma awarded (AA is Associate of Arts, AS is Associate of Science, AGS is Associate of General Studies and AAS is Associate of Applied Science), and the students’ majors. Symbols following the names signify the following: **4.0 GPA, *Honors, 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher (Honors).

Addison, IL – Noah Angel Almendariz, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training)*.

Albion, IA – Derek John Ketcham, AA (Liberal Arts);* and Cassidy G. Umbdenstock, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing).

Altoona, IA – Sam Gregory Donahue, AAS (Gunsmith Technology).

Amana, IA – Bryton J. Stern, Certificates (Powerline Advanced Skills Training and Powerline Basics).

Anamosa, IA – Tyler Cameron Rundle Diploma, (Utility Technician);* and Certificates (Powerline Basics and Powerline Advanced Skills Training).

Auckland, New Zealand – Waiaaria Larney Rogers, AA (Liberal Arts).

Augusta, KS – Jett Durham Hand, AA (Liberal Arts)

Banjul, Gambia – Alasan Mbowe, AA (Liberal Arts)*.

Baxter, IA – Cassidy Ann Berg, AA (Liberal Arts);* and Grahm Michael Nason, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction and Manufacturing Welding).

Beaman, IA – Kaitlynn Jo Broekemeier, Diploma (Practical Nursing).

Bluefield, WV – Maggie Rose Stepo, AA (Liberal Arts)*.

Bondurant, IA – Raelynn Marie Aicher, Diploma (Practical Nursing)*.

Brighton, IA – Cooper Drish, AA (Liberal Arts)

Brooklyn, IA – Garrett Lawrence Blankenship, Diploma (Automotive Repair Technology Practitioner); Sugey Anahi Monarrez-Sanchez, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Kayna Michelle Wiegand, Diploma (Practical Nursing).

Burlington, ND – Allisen B. Haxton, AA (Liberal Arts).

Cedar Rapids, IA – Alan M. Kriegermeier, Diploma (Utility Technician) Certificates (Powerline Basics and Powerline Advanced Skills Training).

Centerville, IA – Alyssa Kay McElvain, AA (Liberal Arts).

Chelsea, IA – Remington Kacey Kalinay, Diploma (Automotive Repair Technology Practitioner)*; and Wyatt James Surman, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction and Manufacturing Welding).

Clear Lake, IA – Andrew Michael Kopen, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training).

Clutier, IA – Jenna E. Svoboda, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing)*.

Colo, IA – Tabitha Cregeen, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing).

Conesville, IA – Kylee Mae Wheeler, AA (Liberal Arts).

Conrad, IA – Ryan T. Hineman, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Construction Skills & Powerline Troubleshooting Analysis; Emma Grace Hoveland, AA (Liberal Arts); Benjamin Paper, AA (Liberal Arts); Kenna Rae Paxson, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction & Manufacturing Welding)*; Gage B. Petty, AAS (Computer Network Management & Technology)*; and Amber RaeAnn Storjohann, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing).

Coralville, IA – Niles Benjamin Foster, AAS (Gunsmith Technology)*.

Davenport, IA – Abigail Mae Redmond, AA (Liberal Arts)*.

Dayton, IA – Lathe Leslie Muench, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training.

Des Moines, IA – Riley Renee Cox, AA (Liberal Arts); Marie Uwimana Karangwa, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing); and Adriana Celeste Rodriguez, AA (Liberal Arts).

Eldora, IA – Megdalyn Mae Springer, Diploma (Practical Nursing).

Eldridge, IA – Ryan James Christner, Diploma (Utility Technician) AAS (Natural Gas Technician) and Certificates (Natural Gas Advanced Fundamentals, Natural Gas Construction Skills & Natural Gas Customer Service Skills); Kyleigh Elizabeth Westlin, AA (Liberal Arts)*; and Paige Nicole Westlin, AA (Liberal Arts)*.

Garwin, IA Jerry Wilson, AA (Liberal Arts).

Gilman, IA – Hunter Rockey Postel, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction & Manufacturing Welding) and Chandler Gage Simatovich, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding & Manufacturing Welding – Construction.

Gladbrook, IA – Chelsea Lorraine Petty, Diploma (Practical Nursing) and Paige Renae McWilliams, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing).

Green Mountain, IA – Kaci Mae Krier, AA (Liberal Arts)*.

Grinnell, IA – Austin Astelle, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificate (Manufacturing Welding – Construction)*; Kaiden Jay Brobst, Diploma (Automotive Repair Technology Practitioner); Noah Darin Byrnes, Diploma (Machine Tool Technology Trades Practitioner); Emma Dewey, Diploma (Practical Nursing)*; Kristin Marie Druvenga, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Alex Michael Eichenberger, AAS (Automotive Repair Technology); Zachary Alexander Innis, AAS (Automotive Repair Technology); Blaine Scott Kriegel, AAS (Automotive Repair Technology); Zachary Nickle, AAS (Automotive Repair Technology); Alyssah Norene Jo Pefferman, AA (Liberal Arts); Cameron Robert Schwarck, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding & Manufacturing Welding – Construction); Megan Claire Sieck, AS (Exercise Science and Kinesiology)*; Jordyn Ann Silvey, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing); Heidi Spencer, Diploma (Practical Nursing)*; Carissa Rene Townsend, Diploma (Medical Assistant); Ethan Lyle Walker, Diploma (Automotive Repair Technology Practitioner)*; and Tyler J. Walker, AA (Liberal Arts).

Grundy Center, IA – Alexandria Lorraine Itzen, AA (Liberal Arts).

Houston, TX – Zion Obanla, AA (Liberal Arts).

Hudson, IA – Meleah Beryl Ann Sadler, Diploma (Practical Nursing)*.

Iowa City, IA – Nathan Danial Meyer, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Advanced Skills Training).

Irwin, IA – Brady Christopher Gross, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training)*.

Jacarei, Brazil – Lucas Mendes, AA (Liberal Arts)*.

Johnston, IA – Selena Zeaye Philips, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing).

Kearney, NE – Kyan Reese Nickel, AGS.

Kellogg, IA – Jared Nathan Andrews, Diploma (Automotive Repair Technology Practitioner) and Zachary Tyler Jaymz Houtz, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction & Manufacturing Welding).

Laurel, IA – Tianna Victoria Brown, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing) and Jordan Scott Swift, AA (Liberal Arts).

Le Grand, IA – Ryan Michael Yacabalquiej Bitker, AAS (Natural Gas Technician) and Certificates (Natural Gas Construction Skills & Natural Gas Customer Service Skills); Ellie Lee Hull, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Savannah Frohwein, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Jayleigh Rae Pansegrau, Diploma (Practical Nursing)*; Hannah  Roads, AA (Early Childhood Teacher Licensure); and Haven Elizabeth Steward, AA (Liberal Arts)*.

Lisbon, IA – Randall Harbaugh, AAS (Gunsmith Technology)*.

Lowden, IA – Leighton Kenneth Tjaden, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training)*.

Malcom, IA – Blaine Allan Graff, Diploma (Automotive Repair Technology Practitioner)*.

Manchester, IA – Noah Alan Jackson, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Advanced Skills Training)*.

Marengo, IA – Dawn Marie Morse, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing).

Marion, IA – Trevor Duane-John Long, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training).

Marshalltown, IA – Julieta Aguilera, AA (Liberal Arts); Holly Albertson, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Giselle Moreno Alfaro, AA (Liberal Arts); Bianca Andrade, Diploma (Practical Nursing); Chase Alan Atcher, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction & Manufacturing Welding); Ava M. Augustine, Certificate (Paraeducator Generalist); Itzary G. Avalos, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction & Manufacturing Welding); Lisbeth D. Avina, AS (Biology); Faith Noelle Bandstra, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Samuel Bandstra, AAS (Gunsmith Technology)*; Adam J. Batterson, AA (Liberal Arts); Brylan R. Bethke, Certificate (Culinary); Dallas Michael Blackford, AA (Liberal Arts); Locke S. Bloomquist, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Averi C. Bolar, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Jessica Susan Bolen, AA (Liberal Arts); Uriel Jacob Botello, Certificates (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training); Sydney Gabrielle Marie Buchholtz, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing)*; Jasmyne Marie Carmody, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing); Drew Katherine Carson, AA (Liberal Arts); Daniela Lemus Castro, AA (Liberal Arts); Angel S. Cerna, AA (Liberal Arts); Israel Cervantes Jr., Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding & Manufacturing Welding – Construction)*; Andrea Gonzales Chavarria, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing); Jamie Corona-Duran, Diploma (Medical Assistant)*; Jasmine Degelau, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Wyatt Christopher DeMeyer, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing); Jaqueline J. Diaz, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Jennifer Diaz, AA (Liberal Arts); Emily K. Diggins, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Natalie Rose Dugan, AA (Early Childhood Teacher Licensure); Reagan Ford, AA (Liberal Arts); Jesus Griselda Fuentes, Diploma (Practical Nursing); Yennifer Reinosa Galvez, Diploma (Medical Assistant)*; Jordan Fidencio Rivera Garcia, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner); Daniel Alexander Garcia, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Jordan Fidencio Rivera Garcia, Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction & Manufacturing Welding); Kenley Goodknight, AA (Liberal Arts); Nallely Grimaldo, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction & Manufacturing Welding); Elian Guevara, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction & Manufacturing Welding); Chanelle Taylor Halverson, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing)*; Alayna Kay Hernandez, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Leticia Herrera, AA (Liberal Arts); Klo W. Hsi, AA (Liberal Arts); Blut Htoo, Certificates (Natural Gas Advanced Fundamentals & Natural Gas Basics); Aidan R. Hugen, AA (Liberal Arts); Rachel A. Jacobs, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Chloe R. Johnson, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Spencer Albert Kenner, AA (Liberal Arts); Garrett David Kerber, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training); Tristan J. King, Certificate (Powerline Basics); Carrie N. Kroeger, AA (Liberal Arts); Kaw Kuh, AA (Liberal Arts); Emma J. Kuhlers, Diploma (Practical Nursing)*; Addison Jo Lane, AA (Liberal Arts); Andres Lomeli, AA (Liberal Arts); Christopher Macias, Certificate (Culinary Certificate); Cesar Alejandro Macias-Castellanos Certificates (Natural Gas Construction Skills & Natural Gas Customer Service Skills); Saul Magana, AAS (Computer Network Management & Technology); Jessica L. Marks, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing); Daniela Quetzalli Andrade Martinez, AA (Liberal Arts); Abagail A. Mastin, Certificate (Culinary Certificate); Diego Mendoza, AA (Liberal Arts); Abraham Isaac Meza, Diploma (Automotive Repair Technology Practitioner); Lee J. Miller, AAS (Computer Network Management & Technology); Raelene Elizabeth Needham, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing); Candice Marie Nyheim, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing); Estefania Castro Ochoa, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Andres Ordaz, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training); Roxana Virginia Orellana, Diploma (Machine Tool Technology Trades Practitioner); Saul Pantoja-Gutierrez, AA (Liberal Arts); Bawi Tha Par, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Karlina Raeanne Paris, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Kiara I. Juarez Parra, AS (Biology)*; Leslie Quirarte, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing)*; Cassandra Lucia Ralston, AA (Sociology)*; Mayra Adriana Ramirez, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing); Isaac A. Rangel, Certificate (Culinary); Grace Rasmussen, AA (Liberal Arts)**; Aaron Joseph Ratte, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction & Manufacturing Welding); Gracious S. Ree, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Cynthia Regalado, AA (Liberal Arts); Dalmaris Miranda Reyes, Diploma (Medical Assistant)*; Lisbeth Cervantes Reynosa, AA (Liberal Arts); Jaimen Stiven Rivera, AA (Liberal Arts); Zachary A. Robson, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Cruz A. Barajas Rodriguez, Diploma (Automotive Repair Technology Practitioner); Jesus Ruiz, Diploma (Automotive Repair Technology Practitioner); Hector Cena Saenz, AA (Liberal Arts); Yeshenia Sanchez, Diploma (Accounting Practitioner); Yesenia Marie Sandoval, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing); Cael R. Sandvick, Certificate (Culinary); Alexis Erin Schrafel, AA (Liberal Arts); Kennadi Marie Sederburg, Diploma (Practical Nursing); Khloe R. Shipley, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Alex Joseph Shortley, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction & Manufacturing Welding); Kaylin R. Smith, AA (Elementary Education)*; Maggie Marie Smith, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing); Rachel M. Smith, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Marisol Lopez Silva, AA (Liberal Arts); Eysak Stanfield, AA (Liberal Arts); Christina Rae Landers Sterzing, Diploma (Practical Nursing)*; Rebekah T. Stone, AA (Liberal Arts)**; Jason Ryan Strand, AA (Liberal Arts)**; Hel Ter, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing); Jade M. Tesar, AA (Liberal Arts); Janet Judit Torres, Diploma (Practical Nursing); Chesni K. Uhde, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Alondra Covarrubias Vargas, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Biridiana Vargas-Acosta, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing); Alicia Vega, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing); Hanai Vega, AS (Biology)*; Lilianna E. Victor, Diploma (Practical Nursing)*; Diego A. Ordaz Zambrano, AA (Liberal Arts); and Yessenia Alvarez Zamora, AA (Liberal Arts)*.

Martelle, IA – Robert Neil Scranton, Certificate (Powerline Basics).

Melbourne, IA – Taylor Matteson, AA (Liberal Arts)*; and Serina Marie Doser, AA (Liberal Arts)*.

Miami, FL – Rafael Gouveia Cagnin, AA (Business)*.

Miryang-si, South Korea – Seonghwi Lee, AA (Liberal Arts).

Missouri City, TX – Trey Anthony Sinegal, AA (Liberal Arts).

Montezuma, IA – Heather Marie Davis, AAS (Business Administration)*; and Symantha N. Sutfin, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing).

Montour, IA – Lisa N. Tichy, AAS (Business Administration)*; Cole Michael Savage, AA (Liberal Arts); and Carlie Jo Herdlicka, Diploma (Medical Assistant).

Morretes, Brazil – Ramon Bonzatto Chagas, AA (Business)*.

Muscatine, IA – Kossiwa Mama Gbetsi, AAS (Accounting).

Nevada, IA – Elizabeth Ann Perez, AA (Liberal Arts)*; and Holden Maxwell Fry, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Natural Gas Advanced Fundamentals & Natural Gas Basics)*.

Newton, IA – Joshua Bruce Yeager, AAS (Electro-Mechanical Systems Technologist)*; and Anastasia Adriana Paris, AA (Liberal Arts).

Niteroi, Brazil – Filipe Andre Nassif de Almeida, AA (Liberal Arts);* and Bernardo Mattos Pereira, AA (Liberal Arts)*.

Norman, OK – Connor Andrew Johnson, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction & Manufacturing Welding)*.

Oronogo, MO – Weston Paul Durman, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training).

Ozark, AR – Paul Joseph Salmon, AA (Liberal Arts)*.

Rhodes, IA – Addison Hulbert, AA (Liberal Arts); and Emma Rose Rudkin, Diploma (Medical Assistant).

Robins, IA – Zachary Alan Galvin, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training).

Sabula, IA – Dane Daniel Johnson, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates. (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training).

Scottsdale, AZ – Aryana Rayne McQueen, AA (Liberal Arts)*.

Solon, IA – Nolan John Ostrom, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training).

St Andrews, Canada – Liam Riley Allen, AS (Biology).

State Center, IA – Emily M. Riley, AA (Liberal Arts); Sam Schaper, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction & Manufacturing Welding); and Abigail Grace Elizabeth Struthers, AA (Liberal Arts)**.

Stuttgart, Germany – Kirubel Goitom, AA (Business)*.

Tama, IA – Hailey S. Girsch, AA (Psychology); Boden James Koehler, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Adam Reynolds Haughey, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction & Manufacturing Welding); and Ashley Marie Valline, Diploma (Practical Nursing)*.

Toledo, IA – Monserrat Nunez Arredondo, Diploma (Medical Assistant); Alexis  Lynn Babinat, AA (Liberal Arts); Adriana Shania Londell Bullshoe, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction & Manufacturing Welding); Jordyn R. Cremeans, AA (Liberal Arts); Tylese Elane Rosenberger, AA (Liberal Arts); Samantha Ja Sanchez, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing); Olivia Jo Stull, AA (Liberal Arts)*; Elizabeth Ann Vesely, AA (Liberal Arts)**; Drayton Ray White, Diploma (Manufacturing Welding Practitioner) and Certificates (Manufacturing Welding – Construction & Manufacturing Welding); and Emma Kouba Williams, AA (Liberal Arts).

Victor, IA – Jacob Ray Wright, Diploma (Automotive Repair Technology Practitioner).

Wapello, IA – Coy Omrie Peters, Certificate (Natural Gas Basics).

Washington, IA – Bryce Douglas DeWolf, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training).

Waterloo, IA – Rashon Maurice Burrell, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Advanced Skills Training & Powerline Basics)*.

West Des Moines, IA – Abby Ann Beckett, AA (Liberal Arts); and Nicole Amanda Muranda, AAS (Associate Degree Nursing)*.

Wheatland, IA – Jacob Allan Anderson, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training).

Wilton, IA – Steven Tyler Jackson, Diploma (Utility Technician) and Certificates (Powerline Basics & Powerline Advanced Skills Training)*.

Zuelpich, Germany – Anna Katharina Berg, AA (Liberal Arts)*.