KU announces graduates

More than 125 Wyandotte County residents graduated in the fall 2020 and spring 2021 semester at the University of Kansas, Lawrence.

In all, there were more than 5,700 graduates.

Graduates from Wyandotte County are listed below. Not all graduates choose to release their names.

From Wyandotte County:

Joey Lee Bourdow, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art
Jacqueline Calderon, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Tyler J. Campbell, Bonner Springs, Master of Architecture
Angela Marie Jones, Bonner Springs, Master of Science in Project Management
Steffan Lynn Mefferd, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Alyissa Marie Mendoza, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Social Work
Chellcy Miller, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Julianne Josephine Jackson Ruwe, Bonner Springs, Master of Social Work
Emily Louise Vitt, Bonner Springs, Doctor of Pharmacy
Jensen A Walcott, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sabria Moheddin Zlitni, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Suhaib A Bajwa, Edwardsville, Doctor of Medicine
Robert Daniel Crowley, Edwardsville, Bachelor of General Studies in Political Science
Jacob Warner Shriver, Edwardsville, Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
Elijah VanWinkle, Edwardsville, Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Lucas Caleb Adam, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies
Alix Adauto, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Social Work
Alejandra Juarez Aguirre, Kansas, Kansas City, Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
Geovanni Rafael Alvarado, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Bachelor of Science in Business in Finance
Max A. Avila-Franco, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies
Jordan Baker, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Science in Biostatistics
Arizona Levi Baldwin, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
Rylee Basler, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
Kathryn Marie Beltran, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
Francis Patrick Bentler, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
Linda Gayle Bergman, Kansas City, Kansas, Professional Science Master’s in Applied Science
Madonna Ruturaj Bhakta, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Shelley Lynn Blackwell, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology
Anissa Elise Brantley, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Education
Jennifer Sabra Brooks, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Medicine
Ladarius Brooks, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Ruben Adrian Bueno, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Medicine
Darrian Rae Burgess, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Sociology
Jesus Aldair Cazares Arzola, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
Samuel R. Chaney, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Business in Finance
Adrian J. Cisneros, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Bachelor of Arts in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Geidy G. Contreras-Kelly, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Endurance Edward Crosby, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Science in Education in Health, Sport Management
Josselyn Anabella Cruz-Lopez, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Karla De La Pena, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Colby Dressler, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in American Studies
Samuel Harrison Duncan, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Political Science
Kayla Anne Dye, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biosciences
Sandra Erica Elizondo, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
Alexander R. Falk, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Business in Accounting
Cameron Conrad Fox, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Medicine
Lisandra Garcia, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society
Kellen Brody Gil, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Medicine
Hanah E. Glimpse, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design
Katherine E. Goble, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology
Emily Gudino, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Seungyeob S. Han, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Andrew Ryan Henry Harsh, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies
Gharett Matthew Heenan, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Medicine
Brian Daniel Heinen, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Literature, Language and Writing
Brenden Hensley, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design
Pafoua Angela Her, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Arts in Communication Studies
Tony Vichai Her, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Alexandria Hood, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
McKayla Ann Horton, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Occupational Therapy
Damon Ray Jackson Jr., Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Applied Behavioral Science
Makale’a D. Jackson, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Communication Studies
R-Reonnia James, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
Jarius O’Neil Jones II, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Danielle Denice Jones, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Philosophy in Health Policy and Management
Josie Irene Jones, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Music in Tuba
Jeffrey Ryan Kelly, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Accounting
Peyton K. Kelly, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Education
Tykeisha Dai’Von Kelly, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
Melissa M. Koch, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Business Administration
Elliot Nash Konrade, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Medicine
Mleh Landford, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Shannon Larsen, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sang Lau, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Pharmacy
Nicholas Alexander Leahy, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Jasmyn L. Leapheart, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Psychology
Andrew J. Lentell, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Noses Lor, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Cristina Luna, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Accounting
Ryan Carl Macan, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Adrian Alejandro Martinez, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Education
Gabrielle Grace Matt, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Steven M. Mccord, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Anthropology
Kathryn Lynn McCullough, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Law and Society
Kimberly Thalia Merritt, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Science in Bioengineering
Richard F. Mikesic, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Accounting
Dustin Alfred Miller, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Business in Supply Chain Management
Prompan Mingbunjerdsuk, Kansas City, Kansas, Certificate in Neurology
Marissa Alia Moreno, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Abigail P. Neal, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Political Science and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
Derek Nold, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Medicine
Cailin C. O’Mara, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Bachelor of Arts in English
Sakher Mahmoud Obaidat, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science
Chidera Crystal Okoye, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry
Sarah Felisa Oropeza, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Psychology
Enrique Manuel Ortiz, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Education
Kayla Noehmi Palacios, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Business Administration
Amittia Lonette Parker, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
Fabian Eduardo Requenes, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in History of Art and Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Diana Nataly Reyes, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Michael A Rhodes, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Business Administration
Claudia Karina Rivera-Sanchez, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lure’a Danielle Robertson, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lasharica Ross, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Social Work
Merllan Alejandra Sabillon-Artiaga, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Public Administration
Eric Salazar, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Business in Information Systems
Elizabeth Santillan, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language-Hearing
Amara Seng, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Medicine
Melanie Elizabeth Sharpnack, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies
John Peter Shaughnessy, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Science in Engineering Management
Joshua Jordan Shepherd, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Conner Swanton, Kansas City, Kansas, Juris Doctor
Branden M. Taylor, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Jennifer Thluai, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Biology
Michell Tinoco-Morales, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science
Sarah James Turner, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Juan A. Velasquez, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology
Jamie Rebecca Visser, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Social Work
Joshua Anthony Wakes, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Communication Studies
Alana A. Washington, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Journalism in News & Information
Hanna Mae Wertz, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
LeFonzo Wesley, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Trey Whetstone, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Kassidy Rhiann Wieduwilt, Kansas City, Bachelor of Social Work
Belicia MariAnna Wilcoxen, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Kayla Marie Willis, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Education in Community Health
Alexander Wittman, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Cheeng Dannie Yang, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Jordan Brian Young, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for southwestern Wyandotte County

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern Wyandotte County.

The warning is in effect until 10:06 p.m. Thursday.

Residents should go to an interior portion of the lowest floor of a building, according to the weather service.

The warning also is in effect for southwestern Leavenworth County and northwestern Johnson County.

At 9:35 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was seen over DeSoto, moving east at 20 mph.

This storm includes 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.

Hail damage to vehicles is possible, with wind damage possible to roofs, siding and trees.

Bonner Springs, Edwardsville, Kansas City, Kansas, and Maywood are in the path of this storm.

More than 100 Wyandotte County students named to KU honor roll

More than 100 students at the University of Kansas from Wyandotte County were named to the honor roll for the spring 2021 semester.

The honor roll includes undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and in the schools of Architecture and Design, Business, Education and Human Sciences, Engineering , Health Professions, Journalism and Mass Communications, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Professional Studies and Social Welfare.

In all, there were 6,500 KU undergraduate students on the honor roll.

Wyandotte County

Tanya Landeros De Leon, Bonner Springs, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Gracijela Lucic, Bonner Springs, School of Business
Alyissa Mendoza, Bonner Springs, School of Social Welfare
Isabella Nusbaum, Bonner Springs, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Spring Patterson, Bonner Springs, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Travis Slankard, Bonner Springs, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Jacob Smith, Bonner Springs, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Kylie Smith, Bonner Springs, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Abby Vaughn, Bonner Springs, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Jensen Walcott, Bonner Springs, School of Nursing

Blake Best, Edwardsville, School of Engineering
Josiah Crowley, Edwardsville, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Jake Shriver, Edwardsville, School of Education and Human Sciences

Vance Reed, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Engineering
Maria Accardi, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Pharmacy
Lucas Adam, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Pharmacy
Alejandra Aguirre, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Health Professions
Geovanni Alvarado, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and School of Business
Vilmer Alvarado, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Leanne Bautista, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Javen Betts, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Education and Human Sciences
McKenzie Blevins, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Anissa Brantley, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Education and Human Sciences
Jose Cabrera, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Pharmacy
Joel Campbell, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Engineering
Anabel Cardoza, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Samuel Chaney, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Business
Doany Chaparro, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Courtney Chatmon, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Aylea Cole, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dillon Crosby, Kansas City, Kansas, School of the Arts
Josie Cruz-Lopez, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Nursing
Anh-Dao Do, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Colby Dressler, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Yamilecs Estupinan, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Alexander Falk, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Business
Andrew Ford, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Engineering
Kaya Frantz, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Lisandra Garcia, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Diego Garcia, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Engineering
Michael Gentry, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Hanah Glimpse, Kansas City, Kansas, School of the Arts
Bree Goodge, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Tyon Grant-Foster, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Emily Gudino, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Kristine Guthrie, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Health Professions
Kamiyah Hicks, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Julie Hinze, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mallory Holt, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Pyo Htat, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Makale’a Jackson, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Zach Johnson, Kansas City, Kansas, School of the Arts
Olivia Jones, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Alexandria Jones, Kansas City, Kansas, School of the Arts
Jarius Jones, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Nursing
Jackson Jones, Kansas City, Kansas, School of the Arts
Josie Jones, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Music
Peyton Kelly, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Education and Human Sciences
Sierra Leiker, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Business
Jonathan Limas, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Business
Andrew Loaiza, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Engineering
Brianna Long, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Business
PaChee Lor, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Harrison Mages, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Health Professions
Gabriel Maldonado, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Education and Human Sciences
Gael Martinez, Kansas City, Kansas, School of the Arts
Amariah Mazurek, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Nursing
Steven Mccord, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mia Meyer, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Ellie Meyers, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Shelbie Miller, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Jessica Monroe, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Education and Human Sciences
Shae Montgomery-Stamps, Kansas, Kansas City, School of Business
Tong Moua, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Soua Moua, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Thomas Murguia, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Business
Heather Nguyen, Kansas City, Kansas, School of the Arts
Andrew Novak, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Okwudili Okekearu, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Pharmacy
Enrique Ortiz, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Education and Human Sciences
Panhia Penney, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Business
Penelope Pennington, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Nursing
Rebecca Pray, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Health Professions
Diego Ramos Solis, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Business
Marcella Reeder, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Fabian Requenes, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Victoria Requenes, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Education and Human Sciences
Zackary Rodina, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Business
Jessica Ruiz, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Social Welfare
Joe Russell, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Business
Emma Sanders, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Elizabeth Santillan, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Brenda Sarmiento, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Health Professions
Sydney Sheldon, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Joshua Shepherd, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Zoe Surprise, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and School of the Arts
Luke Thepthepha, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Business
Candice Townsend, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Sarah Turner, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Nursing
Paci Vang, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Jamie Visser, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Social Welfare
Trey Whetstone, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Education and Human Sciences
Kassidy Wieduwilt, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Social Welfare
Deniz Yeter, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Nursing
Eric Zimmer, Kansas City, Kansas, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City, Kansas, School of Journalism and Mass Communications.