Kara D. Morwood
BEST OF THE BEST
USF names six valedictorians While the annual USF Commencement was canceled in May 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the university announced its six valedictorians. Baylee K. Schmitt
Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership Kara D. Morwood Morwood is a Bachelor of Business Administration major and the daughter of David and Kandis Morwood. Putting to good use her minor in Risk Management and Insurance, and skills from the Experiential Program with Integrated Cooperatives, Morwood plans to continue working as a claims operation associate at MedPro Group, a leading healthcare insurance carrier in Fort Wayne.
Lisbeth J. McCulfor
School of Creative Arts Baylee K. Schmitt Schmitt received a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Pre-Art Therapy and Psychology and a minor in Studio Art. She is the daughter of Ron and Bonnie Schmitt. She plans to continue in education, pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree.
Kara M. Gerka
School of Health Sciences Lisbeth J. McCulfor McCulfor is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing major and the daughter of John and Lori Nelson. She has a love for working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and plans to work part time for the pro-life organization Created Equal while pursuing a part-time job as a NICU nurse.
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences Kara M. Gerka
Gabrielle A. Keller
Gerka is a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physician Assistant Studies and Biology dual major and received an Associate of Science in Pre-Pharmacy and Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies. She is the daughter of Edward and Mary Jo Gerka and was a member of the women’s basketball team. She plans to pursue a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at USF.
Gabrielle A. Keller Keller is a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education major with a minor in mild intervention. She is the daughter of Ken and Sheryl Keller. She has been a member of the women’s golf team and president of Kappa Delta Pi, the National Honor Society for Education at USF, and plans to become an elementary or special education teacher. Sam E. Rhoades
Sam E. Rhoades Rhoades is a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physician Assistant Studies major and the son of Jack and Rita Rhoades. He plans to continue his education at USF in the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program. saint francis magazine | fall 2020
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