PINNING CEREMONY
Processional....................................................................... Paperweight by Joshua Radin
Invocation .........................................................................Sister Linda Bechen, RSM ’74 Vice President for Mission & Ministry
Welcome ............................................................................................................. Dr. Kim Bro
Dean, Martin-Herold College of Nursing & Health
Dr. Tom Castle Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Student Speakers ................................................................. Olivia Vander Sanden ’23
Reading of Names/Biographies ............................................................... Dr. Kim Bro
Presentation of Pins .......................................................................................Carol Heim Assistant Professor of Nursing
Dr. Jodee Reed Assistant Professor of Nursing
Presentation of Flowers ............................................................... Lydia Christoffersen Assistant Professor of Nursing
Kaylee Small Assistant Professor of Nursing
Class of ’23 Poem ......................................................................................... Class Poem by Niki Alling Led by Chelsey Heisdorffer ’23
Presentation of Sister Mary Edward McConohy Nursing Award ........... Dr. Kim Bro
Presentation of Mary P. Tarbox Professionalism Award ............... Ann Davidshofer Chair, BSN Program
Blessing of the Hands Prayer & Benediction ...Sister Linda Bechen, RSM ’74
Recessional .........................................................Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles
RN-BSN DECEMBER GRADUATES
Shannon Miller
Jen Ellen Joyce
Abbey Swenson
Jessica L. Padilla
Victoria Louise Tillery
Emily Fisher
Zachary Thomas Slusher
Angela M. Mollenhauer
RN-BSN GRADUATES
Carolina Amigon Sosa
Angela Amling
Nichole M. Bergren
Jessica M. Dillavou
Rebekah Gustafson
Michelle Luntadila
Cody Mefferd
Mark Alan Petrie
May Rose P. Quiminales
Molly L. Stover
Kelsey R. Zieser
TRADITIONAL BSN GRADUATES
Jurnee Simone Carr
Kendra Elizabeth Cooling
Brooke Nicole Davis
Sydney Jo Dietze
Israa Ali Elbashir
Emily Lynn Heiderscheit
Chelsey Paige Heisdorffer
Shelby Marie Hoeppner
Megan Kitzmiller
Molly Jean Kvidera
Rachel Catherine Lochner
Lindy McDaniel
Makenna Lynn Moenk
Anna Ndamwiteze
Alyssa M. Niketopoulos
Cristian Julianne Patron
Wyatt Peterson
Kelsey Sue Ries
Emma Marie Trimble
Olivia Vander Sanden
Tatelynn Anne Walters
Kendall Marie Wise
NIKI ALLING CLASS POEM
No matter which road you choose, No matter how long it may seem, Let your heart be your guide along the way, If you want to fulfill your dreams.
No matter the detours, the roadblocks or dark nights, Continue your heart’s desire.
Lift up your torch, and don’t be afraid, To set the world on fire.
You are the light of a new day, Shine for all to see. Carry your knowledge from this day forward, Blaze a trail for history.
No one will ever be quite like you, Remember this important truth. We all have a purpose in this life, And it begins in our youth.
Who you are now, and who you will become, Is determined by your soul.
And with your dreams in your heart, to lead the way, You can conquer any goal.
Congratulations!
Class Flower: WHITE ROSE
CLASS OF 2023
MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
BSN DECEMBER GRADUATES
Amery Marie Barbee
Rebecca Lynn Beecroft
Rachel Benesh
Christa L. Bern
Mariam Kathern Berry
Emily Ann Bierman
Brianna Blair
Danielle Jo Brockmeyer
Estephanie Coreas
Allison Ann Crees
Cecilia Desko
Lisa Thi Doan
Angelica M. Eads
Rachel Lydia Feight
Isabella Fisher
Taylor Jean Foley
Madison Mary Foust
Lauren Elizabeth Frederick
Dakota Gesling
Kennedy Louise Gravel
Rachel Haley Hartwig
Koffi Houessou
Danielle Elizabeth Isaac
Kerrigan C. Johnson
Mitchell Jones
Emma R. Knuckey
Madison G. Lambert
Maggie Landers
Kayla Ann Leichty
Ryann McDonald
Meredith Ann Melchert
Lauren Grace Michalski
Anna Mary Pienta
Jaedyn Mary Portz
Addison Rath
Kaylee Noelle Robinson
Michaela Schoppe
Morgan Marie Smigielski
Alison Grace Speltz
Emily Grace Weis
Rebecca Anne Widmer
Grace Willenborg