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KU announces spring degree candidates

Several Wyandotte County students are among the nearly 4,550 candidates for degrees from the University of Kansas this spring.

The commencement ceremonies will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 17, along Memorial Drive on the KU campus in Lawrence, Kan.

Degree candidates from Wyandotte County include:

Jamie DeJong, Bonner Springs, Pharm.D and bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical studies
Caitlin Hilliard, Bonner Springs, bachelor’s degree in biology
Jeffrey Hills, Bonner Springs, M.D.
Jessie Kelly, Bonner Springs, bachelor’s degree in accounting
Brendan Martin, Bonner Springs, bachelor’s degree in biology
Makayla Mefferd, Bonner Springs, bachelor’s degree in psychology and applied behavioral science minor
Sandra Petrosino, Bonner Springs, bachelor’s degree in social work
Courtney Poe, Bonner Springs, bachelor’s degree in exercise science
Devin Ridder, Bonner Springs, English minor and bachelor’s degree of general studies in communication studies
Andrew Stueckemann, Bonner Springs, bachelor’s degree in biology
Evan Theno, Bonner Springs, bachelor’s degree in sport management and business minor
Shanna Couch, Edwardsville, doctor of physical therapy
Wendy DeLeon, Edwardsville, bachelor’s degree in occupational studies
Yecenia Abonce, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in economics and business minor
Karen Alexander, Kansas City, Kan., M.D.
Sarah Alhafed, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in respiratory care
Kimberly Baker, Kansas City, Kan., M.D.
Roderick Baugh, Kansas City, Kan., business minor and bachelor’s degree in communication studies
Danielle Bazan, Kansas City, Kan., Pharm.D
Andria Beamon, Kansas City, Kan., M.D.
Alfred Belton III, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree of general studies in African and African-American studies and business minor
Noble Bey, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree of general studies in liberal arts and sciences
Jessica Blackman, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in social work
Marion Blough, Kansas City, Kan., master’s degree in social work
Parker Bohm, Kansas City, Kan., master’s degree in clinical research
Markesa Brantley, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree of general studies in liberal arts and sciences
Zachary Brough, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree of general studies in environmental studies and business minor
Erin Carr, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in social work
Christine Collins, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in social work
Alejandro Contreras, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in business administration
Christa Cook, Kansas City, Kan., master’s degree in social work
Katelyn Cromer, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in business administration
Steve Daniel, Kansas City, Kan., M.D.
Portia Davis, Kansas City, Kan., master’s degree in social work
Gerardo De La Cruz Hernandez, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in accounting
Dawn Diaz, Kansas City, Kan., master’s degree in social work
Nathaniel Dressler, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in accounting
Drew Dusterhoff, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in nursing
Jacob Englehart, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree of general studies in speech-language-hearing and applied behavioral science minor
Bertha Esparza, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in nursing
Christopher Farabee, Kansas City, Kan., master’s degree in education
Kamari Forell, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in occupational studies
Luke Frager, Kansas City, Kan., M.D.
Samantha Francis, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree of general studies in psychology and applied behavioral science minor and business minor
Stephanie Funk, Kansas City, Kan., doctor of physical therapy
Eric Funk, Kansas City, Kan., M.D.
Vashti Goracke, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree of fine arts in dance
Susanna Greusel, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in nursing
Sidney Hagge, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in exercise science
Tamra Hale, Kansas City, Kan., Juris Doctor
Areum Han, Kansas City, Kan., doctorate in therapeutic science
Lauren Hand, Kansas City, Kan., master’s degree in dietetics and nutrition
Ashley Hart, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology minor
Fabiola Hernandez, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in human biology
Blaire Hines, Kansas City, Kan., master’s degree in social work
Tomas Hoppough, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in journalism
Christopher Huey, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in sport management
Erika Jackson, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in journalism and business minor
Jacob Jaksetic, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
Cameron Johnson, Kansas City, Kan., Pharm.D
LeeJames Keys, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in architectural studies & business minor
Mark Koehn, Kansas City, Kan., M.D.
Cameron Kraft, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree of general studies in history and sociology minor
Brianna Leiker, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
Andrew Luker, Kansas City, Kan., master’s degree in social work
Bernardo Luque Jr., Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in geography
Conrad Marin, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree of general studies in sociology and economics minor
Anissa Martinez, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in sociology
Peter Martinez, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in history
Donna Maskil-Thompson, Kansas City, Kan., business minor and bachelor’s degree of general studies in public administration
Christian Mata, Kansas City, Kan., business minor and bachelor’s degree in sport management
Brandon McCray, Kansas City, Kan., doctorate in musical arts
Megan McDermott, Kansas City, Kan., master’s degree in social work
Jacob McMillian, Kansas City, Kan., Juris Doctor
Alec Merino, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Samuel Molina, Kansas City, Kan., master’s degree in accounting
Brenda Morales, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in accounting
Jason Morris, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Louie Novak, Kansas City, Kan., master’s degree in journalism
Okwudili Okekearu, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in biochemistry
Amanda Parks, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and business minor
Melissa Percifield, Kansas City, Kan., master’s degree in social work
Lei Qiu, Kansas City, Kan., doctorate in pathology
Sunaina Rao, Kansas City, Kan., master’s degree in pharmacy practice
Mark Rinehart, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree of general studies in applied behavioral science and psychology minor
Michelle Selbe, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in education
Caleb Sisk, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in journalism and business minor
Erica Smith, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in social work
Alan Smith Jr., Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in East Asian languages and cultures & business minor
Brian Soria, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in nursing
Brianna Talavera, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in journalism and business minor
Jordan Taylor, Kansas City, Kan., doctorate in rehabilitation science
Shayne Thoman, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree of general studies in political science and economics minor
Robert Trommeter, Kansas City, Kan., M.D.
Jodi VanGundy, Kansas City, Kan., M.D.
Armando Villanueva, Kansas City, Kan., M.D.
Mai Vue, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in health information management
Jackson Wagner, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in accounting
Richard Wagner, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
John Weitlich, Kansas City, Kan., M.D.
Eric Wika, Kansas City, Kan., master’s degree in biostatistics
Haji Williams, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in social work
Carmen Winters, Kansas City, Kan., M.D.
Stacie Yang, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in health information management
Lynne Yang, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in East Asian languages and cultures
Tyler Yoder, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in computer engineering
LaShea Young, Kansas City, Kan., bachelor’s degree in social work.

Several Wyandotte County students graduating from Park University

SSeveral students from Wyandotte County are on the Park University commencement list.

Park University students graduated in a commencement ceremony May 9 at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence, Mo. More than 555 students were eligible to graduate.

Students on the graduation list from Wyandotte County:

Graduate degrees:
Master of Business Administration:
• Joel M. Kuklenski, Kansas City, Kan., Management Information Systems
• Kevin A. Shuker, Kansas City, Kan., Business Administration
Master of Healthcare Administration
• Nesby J. Harvey, Kansas City, Kan. (attended Grandview [Mo.] High School), Healthcare Leadership
Master of Public Affairs
• Natalie Parker, Kansas City, Kan. (originally from Durham, England), Public Management
• John W. Zimbelman, Kansas City, Kan. (attended Elizabeth [Colo.] High School), Public Management
Master of Social Work
• Sandra R. Flores, Kansas City, Kan.
• Adriana M. Mendoza, Kansas City, Kan. (attended Wyandotte High School)
• Lisa M. Picknick, Kansas City, Kan.
Graduate Certificate
• Juanita M. Salas, Kansas City, Kan. (attended J.C. Harmon High School), Health Services Management and Leadership

Undergraduate degrees:
Bachelor of Arts
• Troy D. Pollock, Kansas City, Kan. (attended Piper High School), Psychology
• Debra M. Wilson, Kansas City, Kan. (attended Harmon High School), Criminal Justice Administration-Corrections

Bachelor of Science
• Judith Bautista, summa cum laude, Kansas City, Kan., Chemistry
• Katrina M. Carrillo, Kansas City, Kan. (attended Bishop Ward High School), Social Psychology
• John M. Cullum, Bonner Springs, Kan. (attended Turner High School, Kansas City, Kan.), Criminal Justice Administration-Law Enforcement
• Brian E. Donald Jr., Kansas City, Kan., Information and Computer Science/Networking and Security
• Candice L. Grady, Kansas City, Kan. (attended Bonner Springs High School, Interdisciplinary Studies
• Brian M. Harrop, Kansas City, Kan., Management
• Juliana K. Herr, summa cum laude, Kansas City, Kan., Accounting
• Lisa J. Jones, cum laude, Kansas City, Kan. (attended Harmon High School), Accounting
• Robert J. Mooneyhan, Kansas City, Kan. (attended Bishop Ward High School), Information and Computer Science/Networking and Security
• Veronica Romo-Gutierrez, Kansas City, Kan., Business Administration/Management
• Samantha J. Sayler, Kansas City, Kan. (attended Turner High School), Social Psychology
• Lindsey K. Seldomridge, Kansas City, Kan. (attended Bonner Springs High School), Management-Human Resources
• Emily E. Yulich, Kansas City, Kan. (attended Sumner Academy of Arts and Science), Business Administration-Management

Bachelor of Science in Education
• Shannon B. Powell, Basehor, Kan. (attended Piper High School, Kansas City, Kan.), Elementary Education-Language Arts
• Esther R. Thacker, magna cum laude, Kansas City, Kan. (attended Piper High School), Middle School Education-Social Studies

Bachelor of Social Work
• Jessica R. Smith, Kansas City, Kan. (attended Sumner Academy of Arts and Science)

Elementary school lunch menus

Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools
Monday, May 11
Chicken quesadilla, broccoli, refried beans, peaches.
Tuesday, May 12
Mini meatball sub, celery sticks, salad, , pears.
Wednesday, May 13
Beef and bean burrito, romaine and tomato, corn, tortilla chips and salsa (9th to 12th grades), orange.
Thursday, May 14
Chicken nuggets, tater tots, baby carrots, diner roll, jelly, banana.
Friday, May 15
Mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce, broccoli, tropical fruit.

Additional options include chef’s salad, fruit salad, yogurt and muffin basket. Milk served with all meals.

Turner Public Schools
Monday, May 11
Manager’s choice: taco, burrito, quesadilla, or taco salad with chips-salsa and churro.
Tuesday, May 12
Manager’s choice: Chicken nuggets, strips, chicken on bun, turkey sticks or drumstick.
Wednesday, May 13
Manager’s choice: Spaghetti, beef and noodles, chicken tetrazzini or mac and cheese.
Thursday, May 14
Manager’s choice: Pizza, bosco bread, mozzarella cheese sticks, pizza burger or cheesy bread, and cookie.
Friday, May 15
School’s out for summer. Summer feeding program June 1-July 9 Monday through Thursday at Turner High School and Turner Elementary School. No service on Fridays. Check www.turnerusd202.org for more information.
Additional lunch entrée choices: Yogurt platter, peanut butter and jelly platter. Milk served at all meals. Limited availability of yogurt May 11-14. Fruits and veggies bar offered daily.

Piper Public Schools
Monday, May 11
Cheeseburger; barbecued chicken on bun, sweet potato fries, green beans, tropical fruit, mandarin oranges; turkey chef salad, peas, tropical fruit, mandarin oranges, blueberry fruit muffin.
Tuesday, May 12
Chicken strips; soft tacos, garden salad, cowboy beans, orange smiles, applesauce; taco salad, cowboy beans, orange smiles, applesauce, cornbread.
Wednesday, May 13
Chicken patty-grilled chicken; fish patty, mashed potatoes with gravy, steamed broccoli, pears, pineapple, roll; chicken Caesar salad, baby carrots with dip, pears, pineapple, roll and crackers.
Thursday, May 14
Chicken and dumplings; hot dog on a bun, roasted vegetables, spring mix salad, cherry tomatoes, banana, cinnamon apple slices; Italian chef salad, cherry tomatoes, banana, cinnamon apple slices, Italian bread.
Friday, May 15
Cheese pizza; chicken patty on a bun, corn, baby carrots with dip, Caesar side salad, orange pineapple mix, apple; popcorn chicken salad, corn, orange pineapple mix, apple, fruit streusel muffin.

Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Public Schools
Monday, May 11
Chicken and waffles; barbecue mac and cheese, garden salad, steamed broccoli, fruit, mandarin oranges; Italian chef salad, steamed broccoli, fruit, mandarin oranges, fruit streusel muffin.
Tuesday, May 12
Super nachos; chicken and cheese quesadilla, easy bean bake, garden salad, fruit, pineapple; taco salad, easy bean bake, fruit, pineapple, bread stick.
Wednesday, May 13
Chicken patty-grilled chicken; corn dog, green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, cinnamon apple slices, fruit, roll; chicken Caesar salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, cinnamon apple slices, fruit, roll.
Thursday, May 14
Cheeseburger; sloppy Joes, garden salad, oven fries, fruit, tropical fruit; Cobb salad, fruit, tropical fruit, fruit streusel muffin.
Friday, May 15
Pizza; toasted ham and cheese sandwich, garden salad, roasted vegetables, pears, fruit, lemonade brownie; popcorn chicken salad, roasted vegetables, fruit streusel muffin, pears, fruit, lemonade brownie.

All menus from all districts subject to change.