Friends and family gathered in the Gleason Center at Sterling College on Saturday morning, May 6, 2023, to celebrate the achievements of 103 graduates. The City of McPherson Pipe Band led the procession, and speaker, Don Reed ’68, CEO of Last Act of Stewardship Services, gave a speech titled “Watch Over Your Heart.” The Class of 2023 were honored as part of this year’s program. The presentation of degrees followed with students walking the stage and shaking hands with President Scott Rich, completing their time at Sterling.

2023 Graduates include:

Master of Arts

Christopher Isaac of Monroe, N.C., Master of Arts in Sports Ministry,

Camrin Wleczyk of West Columbia, Texas, Master of Arts in Sports Ministry,

 

Master of Science

Heather Eichman of Madison, Kan., Master of Science in Athletic Training,

Tyler L. Jones of Lathrop, Mo., Master of Science in Athletic Training,

Sarah Lindner of Augusta, Kan., Master of Science in Athletic Training,

Jessica Lynne Lyle of Frisco, Texas, Master of Science in Athletic Training,

Maleah Raye Sandy of Girard, Kan., Master of Science in Athletic Training,

Kaleigh Lynn Velasquez of Kiowa, Kan., Master of Science in Athletic Training,

Camila Zamorano Restrepo of Medellin, Columbia, Master of Science in Athletic Training,

 

Bachelor of Arts

Calandra Nashira Anderson of Prairie Laurent, La., Bachelor of Arts in History, 

Zion Lenae Bacci of Wichita, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Research and Clinical, 

Cheyan Nicole Britain of Corona, Calif., Bachelor of Arts in English, 

Thane Jesse Arthur Clark of Elizabethton, Tenn., Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Political Studies,

Jared Allen Collier of Hilmar, Calif., Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement,

Alicia Joy DeHaan of Salina, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Arts: Communication Arts, Public Relations,

Daniel Gustin of Fort Wayne, Ind., Bachelor of Arts in History,

Jennifer W. Hall of Yorba Linda, Calif., Bachelor of Arts in History,

Hunter Gage Hathaway of Sand Springs, Okla., Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Social Services,

Aaron L. Johnson of Richmond, Calif., Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries: Sport Ministry,

Jackson Kimo Kawelo of Sacramento, Calif., Bachelor of Arts in History,

Laurel Joan Nicholson of Sedgwick, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Research and Clinical,

Corrssia Brittany Perry of Carrollton, Ga., Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Arts: Journalism,

Jacob Benjamin Pieplow of Sterling, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts: Performance; Music: Applied Vocal,

Derrian Reed of Colorado Springs, Colo., Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Social Services,

William De'Vante Alexander Thomas of Kansas City, Mo., Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Political Studies,

Hans Wilhelm B. von Richter of Kohler, Wis., Bachelor of Arts in History,

Dylan Werth of Hays, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts: Performance,

Nyadoar Faith Williamson of Wood River, Neb., Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Social Services,

Torey Elijah Wilson of Rural Hall, N.C., Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts: General, 

 

Bachelor of Science

Delanie Adair of Carrollton, Texas, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management,

Tanner Michael Albright of Kingman, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy,

Shawn Gabriel Alonzo of San Antonio, Texas, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting,

Ligabo Godfrey Ambeyi of Albany, N.Y., Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management,

Samantha Elizabeth Araiza of Fountain Valley, Calif., Bachelor of Science in Sports Management: Coaching and Instruction, Club, Fitness and Recreation,

Benjamin M. Barnes of Wichita, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management,

Gracie L. Bates of Spearville, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Health Science: Pre-Athletic Training,

Taron Jamal Batie of Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Sports Management: Coaching and Instruction,

Jermoine Bess of Haven, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management,

Hakeem Bethelmy of Port-Of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Bachelor of Science in Sports Management: Collegiate, Professional, or Corporate Sport Administration,

Julia Erin Beyale of San Felipe Pueblo, N.M., Bachelor of Science in Biology: Human Biology,

Lukas Gene Bjorgo of Overland Park, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education,

Lucas Kruse Briar of Sterling, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management, Finance,

Maria Brooks of Hutchinson, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, 

Kevin Isaiah Campbell of Port-Of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management,

Lauren A. Carmack of Elizabeth, Colo., Bachelor of Science in Sports Management: Collegiate, Professional, or Corporate Sport Administration,

Adrianna Jaiden Castillo of Rio Rancho, N.M., Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management,

Triniti Caitlin Charles of Houston, Texas, Bachelor of Science in Health Science: Pre-Athletic Training,
Mitchell Jack Roy Davis of Strasburg, Colo., Bachelor of Science in Biology: Environmental Biology,

Amanda Renee Delzer of Hutchinson, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management,

Daniel Tyrese George Doriscar of Miami, Fla., Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement,

Tyler Duffey of Lake Dallas, Texas, Bachelor of Science in Sports Management: Coaching and Instruction,

Tamara Jean Dussault of Litchfield, N.H., Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management,

Drew Reed Ellis of Mulvane, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management,

Grace Chavez Faltysek of Colton, Calif., Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education,

Daylan Wayne Faltysek of College Station, Texas, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics: Secondary Education,

Onelia Michelle Figueroa of Tulsa, Okla., Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement,

Claire Joy Fisk of Frederick, Colo., Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management,

Jesse Allen Forney of Olathe, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education,

Nicolas Galvez Ortiz of Dakar, Senegal, Bachelor of Science in Sports Management: Club, Fitness, and Recreation,

Isabella Galvez Ortiz of Panama City, Panama, Bachelor of Science in Health Science: Pre-Athletic Training,

Bailey Savannah Garber of Liverpool, Texas, Bachelor of Science in Sports Management: Coaching and Instruction,

Jorge Luis Garcia Ortega of Elk Grove, Calif., Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement,

Eric Godby of Whiteface, Texas, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, 

Arnell Micheal Henry of Fountain, Colo., Bachelor of Science in Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy,

Christopher Michael Hernandez of Salina, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management,

Coban Michael Honey of Augusta, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science,

Jordyn Elizabeth Jellison of Protection, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy,

Jillian Nichole Jenkins of Wichita, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement,

Brennah N. Jimenez of Rio Rancho, Texas, Bachelor of Science in Biology: Human Biology,

Nathan Jones of Sea-Tac, Wash., Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Marketing,

Kieara Kaufman of Pratt, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education,

Kavonte Kinney of Cathedral City, Calif., Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management,

Kendra Nicole Klaassen of Hutchinson, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education,

Ronald C. Klock of Piedmont, Okla., Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management,

Colleen Marie Kneafsey of Herndon, S.D., Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management,

Lucy Lally of Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Sports Management: Collegiate, Professional, or Corporate Sport Administration,

Afton Grace Larsen of Silt, Colo., Bachelor of Science in Health Science: Pre-Athletic Training,

Hunter Colson Lee of Abilene, Texas, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Finance,

Brayden Lock of Hutchinson, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Biology: General Biology,

Aleksandr Mariassov of Coon Rapids, Minn., Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Finance,

Yasmeen Marie Meza of San Antonio, Texas, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education,

Andrew John Mason of Arlington, Texas, Bachelor of Science in Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy,

Vicenzo Ricardo Capili Miravite of Manila, Philippines, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics: Applied Mathematics,

Luis C. Mojica Perez of Santa Marta, Colombia, Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Criminal Justice Administration,

Edrick A. Morillo Santiago of Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting,

Jacob Thomas Nelson of Clayton, N.C., Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Marketing,

Scout Rob Rick Perryman of Hays, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting,

Ernesto Ponce Francis of Fremont, Calif., Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Entrepreneurship,

George Allen Powell Jr. of Prosper, Texas, Bachelor of Science in Sports Management: Club, Fitness and Recreation,

Nicholas Price of Gillespie, Ill., Bachelor of Science in Sports Management: Coaching and Instruction,

Daniel Felipe Ramirez Guevera of Bogota, Columbia, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Finance,

Giovanni Ramos of Henderson, Nev., Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science,

Jhonatan Rendon-Garcia of Bogota, Columbia, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Finance,

Ethan Richardson of Wichita, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science: Secondary Education,

Jordan Rochelle of Bella Vista, Ark., Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice: Pre-Law,

Carl Schofield II of Los Banos, Calif., Bachelor of Science in Sports Management: Coaching and Instruction,

Daylon J. Smith of Perkins, Okla., Bachelor of Science in Sports Management: Coaching and Instruction,

Bethany Stucky of Moundridge, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education,

Katherine Faye Stucky of Moundridge, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Biology:Human Biology,

Eliza Alivia Swatzell of Sterling, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management,

Layne Thacker of Chico, Calif., Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management,

Fabio Valori Cereto of Javea, Spain, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science,

Taya Wilson of Sterling, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Sports Management: Coaching and Instruction; Exercise Science: (BS) Secondary Education

Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four-year college located in Sterling, Kansas, with a mission to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. For more information, visit www.sterling.edu.