Superior Edge Graduates - Center for Student Enrichment

Twenty-three NMU students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 in each of the four edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. Nine other students graduated with one or more edges. Read more about the graduates below:

Congratulations to Hannah Alvis for completing the Real World Edge! From Mattoon, Illinois, Hannah is an elementary education major who is most proud of completing her student teaching. She says, “This has provided me with so much real-world experience and a chance to showcase all I have learned during my time at NMU.” After graduation, Hannah will become an elementary school teacher.

Congratulations to Teagan Blohowiak for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! A clinical lab science/pre-med major, Teagan is from Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. He is most proud of volunteering for Make A Difference Day his first year as a Resident Adviser. Teagan says, “I was so proud of my house for coming together that day to help out community members in Marquette.” After graduation, Teagan will be working at UP Health Systems in the lab and applying to medical schools this next cycle.

Congratulations to Janessa Brown for completing the Citizenship Edge! From Kalamazoo, Michigan, Janessa is a paralegal studies major. She is most proud of painting murals at a playground in Quepos, Costa Rica while on a Superior Edge International Service Project. Janessa said it was very fulfilling and she enjoyed meeting different people. After graduation, Janessa will be starting a career as a paralegal and preparing for law school.

Congratulations to Saralynn Delwiche for completing the Leadership and Real World Edges! A biochemistry major, Saralynn is from Freedom, Wisconsin. She is most proud of doing research with the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center. She says, “Through this experience, I gained confidence in my lab skills and developed a greater appreciation for the time and energy that goes into producing new medical therapies, treatments, etc. I worked closely with faculty and learned more about the science surrounding brain tumors. Throughout my research experience, I received a great deal of support and feedback, and I am thankful for the opportunity to have been able to work with those in and associated with the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center!” After graduation, Saralynn will begin applying to medical schools.

Congratulations to Alison Deutsch for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! From Rockford, Michigan, Alison is a double major in public relations and political science. She is most proud of her work as the Special Events Coordinator where she was able to create a variety of events. Alison says, “I’m grateful that I was able to provide students with a chance to form connections and be involved within the campus community.” After graduation, Alison is hoping to work at a public relations agency in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Congratulations to Gwendolyn Feamster for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! Hailing from Linden, Michigan, Gwendolyn is a double major in political science and philosophy. Gwendolyn is most proud of her involvement in ASNMU. She says, “I loved the people, the purpose, and being able to advocate for students.” After graduation, Gwendolyn will be staying at NMU to work towards a Master’s in Education and will be working in the Center for Student Enrichment.

Congratulations to Kate Gunville for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! A double major in political science and communication studies, Kate is from Waukesha, Wisconsin and is most proud of her involvement and creation of Northern Votes, a student organization to support civic engagement efforts on campus. She says, “Civic engagement is highly important, especially on college campuses. I am very proud that I, in collaboration with other passionate students, community members, and administration, have been able to increase awareness and education around civic engagement. As well as working towards creating an institutionally supported structure for this work to move forward, I am proud that I was able to build this coalition and collaborate to develop extensive plans to continue the work.” After graduation, Kate will be moving to Lansing, Michigan, to work full-time with a Michigan-based advocacy organization.

Congratulations to Gretchen Haggenmiller for completing the Real World Edge! A biology major from Duluth, Minnesota, Gretchen is most proud of working as an intern at the Rural Health Center. She says, “Applying my skills to something that I am passionate about has been very rewarding. My favorite part of my internship has been volunteering to read to and educate second graders about oral health. It was rewarding to share my passion and see the kids get so excited about it.” After graduation, Gretchen is planning on attending dental school at the University of Minnesota.

Congratulations to MicKayla Hipp for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! A nursing major, MicKayla is from Menasha, Wisconsin. As president of the Student Nurses Association, a goal of MicKayla’s was to bring back the annual Charity Ball, which hadn’t been done since January 2019. She says, “We overcame many obstacles when planning this event, but we had a great turnout and were able to raise money for a local organization. The theme for this year was “A Night of Hope” and all of the proceeds were donated to Bay Cliff Health Camp.” After graduation, MicKayla plans to work as an RN, hopefully, on a neonatal intensive care unit.

Congratulations to Eve Hutchison for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! From Wheaton, Illinois, Eve is a secondary music education major. Jenna is most proud of volunteering at the Bog Walk through the Honors Program her freshman year. She says, “I had a ton of fun dressing up in Halloween costumes and setting up a section of the bog with some friends. It was truly an unforgettable experience.” After graduation, Eve is hoping to teach high school band downstate and pursue her master’s degree.

Congratulations to Andrew Johnson for completing the Real World Edge! 

Congratulations to Melanie Johnson for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! A forensic biochemistry major, Melanie is from Neenah, Wisconsin. She is most proud of her involvement with The Brigade and Camp Onaway, which strives to build leadership skills in teens. She says, “I went through The Brigade program and attended Camp Onaway as a teen and being able to volunteer there allows me to give back to the program and community that helped shape my life.” After graduation, Melanie plans to attend medical school and continue on a path for a career as a forensic pathologist.

Congratulations to Mary Kelly for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! A double major in environmental science with a natural resources emphasis and French, Mary is from Plymouth, Michigan. Mary is most proud of her Student Leader Fellowship Program community service internship at the NMU Food Pantry. She says, “In particular, establishing the community fridge, planting metaphorical 'seeds of change' for future fridge/freezer expansion efforts, and advocating for fresh produce and frozen meals at the pantry has been wonderful.” After graduation, Mary will be doing an internship over the summer and will start her master’s degree in the fall of 2024.

Congratulations to Marnnea LaFave for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! From Gladstone, Michigan, Marnnea is and exercise science major who is most proud of going to Belize with the NMU Nursing program to provide health clinics for the community and kids in the school. She says, “We visited the United Pentecostal School where we interacted with groups of different ages and taught them about nutrition, our culture (including the four seasons) and gave the kids a fluoride treatment. We also brought over soccer balls, jump ropes, and corn holes for the kids to play with at recess. We visited the nursing home and got to visit with the elders and sing karaoke. If I were to describe the value of this experience, I would say it’s to broaden our horizons. I am most proud of how much I learned in a short period of time and the impact we left on the community.” After graduation, Marnnea plans to work in the health and nutrition field as a personal trainer.

Congratulations to Lauren Lahtinen for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! An elementary education/integrated science and reading major, Lauren is from Marquette. She is most proud of her work with the FIRST Lego Robotics League and College for Kids at NMU. Lauren says, “Participating in these activities has given me great knowledge in robotics and STEM education, as well as an inspiration for activities and lesson plans that I hope to implement into my classroom. I plan to continue to build upon my skills by continuing to participate in these events after I graduate.” After student teaching at Lakeview Elementary School in Negaunee next semester and graduating in December, she hopes to teach somewhere in the UP. Ideally, she would love to teach in Marquette so that during the summer she can work at Getz’s Clothiers and College for Kids through the NMU Seaborg Center. 

Congratulations to Brennen Larson for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! Hailing from Duluth, Minnesota, Brennen is a biology major with a physiology concentration. He is most proud of volunteering with Special Olympics. Brennen says, “I enjoyed teaching individuals with intellectual disabilities the sports that I am passionate about. This experience had a profound impact on not only the participants but also myself. There were a lot of laughs and great memories shared that I will cherish.” After graduation, Brennen will be working at Bay Cliff Health Camp for the summer, and then work towards applying to physician assistant schools.

Congratulations to Jenna Laway for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! From Cheboygan, Michigan, Jenna is a criminal justice major who is most proud of being the vice president of the Criminal Justice Association. Jenna says, “It gave me the ability to volunteer in many ways in the community and help members of the Criminal Justice Association learn more about career paths available to them and opportunities at NMU.” After graduation, Jenna will attend the Michigan State Police recruit school in July and become a state trooper. 

Congratulations to Lexi Laws for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! An environmental studies and sustainability major, Lexi is from Macomb, Michigan. She is most proud of completing her Student Leader Fellowship Program community service internship with the NMU Food Pantry. Lexi says, “I had the opportunity to work with awesome people and contribute to a valuable service that supports the NMU community.” After graduation, Lexi will be working in environmental education and pursuing graduate school.

Congratulations to Caleb Nimee for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge!

Congratulations to Miya Ohashi-Berg for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! From Rochester, Minnesota, Miya is a biology major with a concentration in physiology. She is most proud of being a big to six little over the past four years with Big Brothers Big Sisters. She says, “It has been incredibly rewarding to spend time with these kids and be a person they can trust, find comfort in, and simply be themselves with. Hanging out with these kids has ALWAYS been a highlight of my week and at times, I feel I got more out of our time than they do! It truly has been only of my favorite experiences during my time at Northern, and I will forever cherish the memories I created with every one of my littles!” After graduation, Miya will starting applying to PA schools and work at the Mayo Clinic.

Congratulations to Brooke Perttu for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! A secondary education/social studies major, Brooke is from Bruce Crossing, Michigan. She is most proud of her time student teaching where she created an inclusive and engaging learning environment. She says, “I implemented innovative teaching strategies that catered to diverse learning styles ensuring every student felt valued and supported. By incorporating technology and real-world examples, I fostered a dynamic classroom atmosphere. I'm most proud of fostering a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm for learning among my students. This achievement not only improved academic performance but also instilled a lifelong love for teaching.” A special shout out to Brooke who completed 3,057.9 hours! Brooke has moved into 7th place of all-time hours logged. After graduation, Brooke plans to pursue a Master’s in Education for School Counseling, M.Ed.

Congratulations to Sonny Pilto for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! A secondary education integrated science major, Sonny is from Byron, Michigan. Sonny is most proud of co-founding gender inclusive housing at NMU with their co-worker and dear friend Amber Essenmacher, where LBTQ+ students can feel safe and understood in their living environment. After graduation, Sonny plans to teach high school biology or earth science, live it up with their cat, and find their way through their 20’s.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Preston for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! From Grand Rapids, Michigan, Elizabeth is a public relations major. She is most proud of her advocacy work for epilepsy awareness during Epilepsy Awareness Month. Elizabeth organized an Epilepsy Awareness hockey game at NMU, facilitated seizure first aid training, collaborated with the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, and was interviewed by several local news outlets to spread awareness. She says, “I am proud to have made a tangible impact by educating people on epilepsy. My dedication to advocacy reflects my commitment to creating positive change on campus and beyond.” After graduation, Elizabeth plans to attend grad school at NMU to pursue her MBA.

Congratulations to Katarina Rothhorn for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! From Lansing, Michigan, Katarina is an environmental science major who is most proud of her volunteer work at the Ostional Nactional Wildlife Refuge in Ostional, Costa Rica. She says, “I was able to do work with Olive Ridley turtles and sea turtle conservation, while also gaining international experience with volunteers from all over the world. I was able to learn about different methods of data collection for turtle conservation, including tagging. Through this experience, I was able to grow my conservation skills, knowledge of other countries and people, and learn more about myself as I lived and worked in a completely foreign environment.” After graduation, Katarina will be going into the Peace Corps in the Philippines as a community development facilitator in coastal resource management.

Congratulations to Jordan Troeger for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! From Edgerton, Wisconsin, Jordan is a biology – general major who is most proud of being a vet tech intern at the Black Beauty Ranch in Murchison, Texas. Jordan says, “Not only did I learn about veterinary medicine and a variety of animals, but I learned the value of teamwork, critical thinking, and clear decision-making. I gained confidence in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, and responding to an emergency situation. I feel that this internship helped me grow as a professional and person, brought me out of my comfort zone, and inspired me to boldly follow my passions!” After graduation, Jordan plans to attend chiropractic school after a two-year service in the Peace Corps.

Congratulations to Luke Tschumperlin for completing all four edges of the Superior Edge! An Art & Design – Digital Cinema major, Luke is from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. He is most proud of his time with the Disney Program where he worked as a cast member in EPCOT and then as a digital content intern for Disney. He says, “I was able to meet people form all over the globe, use my skills I learned at Northern to create content for over 1.6 million viewers and bring back new ways of working and thinking back to NMU. It was a dream of mine to do it for over 10 years, and I am so happy to be living the dream and gaining this experience.” After graduation, Luke will be the Disney Programs Digital Content Intern until January 2025 and then he will see what happens next!

Congratulations to Erin VanderSchaaf for completing the Leadership and Real World Edges! From Marquette, Erin is a biology major with a concentration in physiology. She is most proud of being a volunteer mountain bike coach for the Marquette County Interscholastic Cycling youth team. She says, “I really enjoyed being able to coach younger kids how to mountain bike and share my love for the sport.” After graduation, Erin is hoping to travel a lot and, hopefully, start medical school.

Congratulations to Eli Williams for completing all four edges of Superior Edge! From Ishpeming, Michigan, Eli is an environmental studies and sustainability major. Eli is most proud of being an AmeriCorps VISTA summer volunteer in Saginaw, Michigan for Delta College. Eli says, “I ran day camps for high achieving-disadvantaged students. I connected with students of all backgrounds and deeply enjoyed how much they opened up to me over the summer. The experience completely changed how I view civil service and the type of public service work I want to do in the future. I am proud of the leadership skills I acquired and my adaptability in a new environment.” After graduation, Eli will be pursuing a master’s degree in Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and working as a teaching assistant.

Congratulations to Jenna Wiliams for completing the Leadership and Real World Edges! Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, Jenna is an environmental studies and sustainability major. She is most proud of working in the Center for Student Enrichment and behind the scenes with Superior Edge which has been fun as she has worked on projects that she is proud of, and she has made lifelong friends. After graduation, she will be going to Madison for the summer and start job searching.

Congratulations to Gracie Witt for completing all four edges of Superior Edge! From Bruce Crossing, Michigan, Gracie is a sports science major. She is most proud of completing her Student Leader Fellowship Program community service internship at the Peter White Public Library. Gracie says, “I was able to meet and get to know such energetic, fun, and creative kids throughout the year.” After graduation, Gracie plans to attend physical therapy school at the Mayo Clinic.

Five students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. Five more students graduated with one or more edges. Read more about the graduates below:

Congratulations to Celeste Achatz for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From Ishpeming, Michigan, Celeste is a pre-medical/biology major. She is most proud of completing her Student Leader Fellowship Program community service internship with the UP Children’s Museum. After graduation, Celeste plans to apply and complete medical school. 

Congratulations to Kelsey Clark for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! An elementary special education major, Kelsey is from Allegan, Michigan. Kelsey says, “The Bay Cliff Health Camp library was outdated and needed remodeling. This was a huge and daunting task. I removed a wall and added more wood flooring so the library could be open and accessible to all, repainted bookshelves, bought a sensory swing, fidget toys, games, posters, a rug, and new books! The camp funded some of the things but other things were funded by grants I applied for and received. This project helped me learn communication, time management, and organization skills. I also learned how to write a grant.” After graduation, Kelsey plans to stay in the UP and teach special education.

Congratulations to Kylee Kuntze for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From Cedar River, Michigan, Kylee is a business management major who is most proud of volunteering at Lake Lundgren Bible Camp’s Winterfest as part of the kitchen staff. She says, “I had never experienced anything like this before and I left the event feeling very fulfilled. I learned not only how to perform various kitchen procedures but also how to work with others around me. I felt grateful to be able to give back to my community and to the Lord. While I was there, I met many kind new people and made some great memories.” After graduation, Kylee will be working at Northwest Mutual.

Congratulations to Abbie Legault for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From Trout Creek, Michigan, Abbie is most proud of volunteering for Make A Difference Day because it means the world to people to have someone help them out. After graduation, Abbie will be coming back to NMU to work towards her bachelor’s degree.

Congratulations to Grace Mattson for completing the Real World Edge!

Congratulations to Emilia Nelson for completing the Leadership and Real World Edges! A double major in psychology and communication, Emilia is from Cadillac, Michigan. She is most proud of working as a personnel manager for the NMU Marching Band, as she was able to interact with her favorite people who became her family throughout college while applying her skills to make events and coordination and organization of the band run smoothly. After graduation, Emilia will be working in higher education.

Congratulations to Alexy Schmid for completing the Real World Edge! From Wild Rose, Wisconsin, Alexy is a neuroscience major with a biology concentration. She is most proud of doing her Student Leader Fellowship Program community service internship with Young Life where she was able to dedicate her time to starting up a ministry at NMU. She says, “I have been able to see the growth in the club at NMU and a so thankful I got to be a part of planting that seed.” After graduation, Alexy will be taking a gap year, getting married, and applying to PA school.

Congratulations to Alexandra Siders for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From Waterford, Michigan, Allie is an elementary education major who is most proud of completing her student teaching. She says there were lots of ups and downs but overall it brought her joy to see where the students were and where they are now. After graduation, Allie will be looking for a teaching position in Michigan.

Congratulations to Sarah Watling for completing the Leadership Edge! A double major in sociology and Spanish, Sarah is from New London, Wisconsin. She is most proud of volunteering for the Wildcat Aquatics Club as a coach. She says, “I learned a lot about myself through this endeavor, and I was able to teach some awesome kids how to swim at a competitive level. I am most proud of the relationships I was able to build with the kids that I coached. I saw most of them twice a week or more, and so we got to know each other and I loved hearing about their lives. I also felt a great sense of purpose seeing the swimmers learn new skills and gain confidence in themselves.” At this point of time, she is unsure what she will be doing but she is applying for a teaching residency and is applying to grad school.

Congratulations to Delaney Zellar for completing the Real World Edge!

Twenty-two students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. The other five students graduated with one, two or three edges. Read more about the graduates below:

Congratulations to Diana Antonio for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From Racine, Wisconsin, Diana is a biochemistry major who is most proud of working as a CNA because it allowed her to get patient care experience in order to apply to medical school. She says, “Becoming a CNA also allowed me to understand the healthcare system and realize I want to become a family medicine doctor.” After graduation, Diana will be attending medical school.

Congratulations to Kennedy Coughlan for completing the Real World Edge! A biology major with a concentration in zoology, Kennedy is from Pandora, Ohio. She really enjoyed her first-ever animal care job. She loved the staff she worked with, especially the animals. Kennedy says, “It was such amazing experience to see and work with exotics and bond with those animals.” After graduation, Kennedy will be working with Labcorp as a research technician in their animal operations team developing pharmaceutical drugs.

Congratulations to Hailey Currie for completing the Citizenship and Real World Edges! From Kingsford, Michigan, Hailey is a 4+1 accounting major whole completed her accounting degree in 2022 Winter Semester and completed her MBA in May. She is most proud of volunteering at the NMU Food Pantry, helping with NMU’s food-insecure community. She says, “This was a very enlightening experience that allowed me to feel connected to a community and feel like I was truly making a difference.” After graduation, Hailey will finish taking her CPA exams, travel overseas and in the US, and then work as a CPA at Grant Thornton as a tax accountant.

Congratulations to Olivia Dunn for completing all four edges for Superior Edge! From West Bloomfield, Michigan, Olivia is an international studies major who is most proud of studying abroad in Oldenburg, Germany. She says, “It was a leap of faith to immerse myself in a culture and language that I had little to no previous knowledge of and allowed me to further increase my international competency and cultural awareness.” After graduation, Olivia will be attending George Washington University in Washington, DC for a Master’s in International Education.

Congratulations to Brianna Elizondo for completing all four edges for Superior Edge! A double major in biology and Spanish, Brianna is from Holland, Michigan. She is most proud of spending three months in Colorado building hiking trails alongside the US Forest Service. Brianna says, “We lived in tents and spent each day working 10 hours in all kinds of extreme weather. I was placed in two different national forest and assigned different assignments based on the most pressing needs. I restored OHV trails, constructed bridges, built new segments of trail, completed campground maintenance, removed invasive species, and mitigated erosion trails, which was a great opportunity for me to get my foot into the conservation field.” After graduation, she will be studying abroad in Spain for a month and then moving to Colorado to conduct a field study on Colorado’s ecosystems.

Congratulations to Hanna Ellis for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! Hailing from Iron Mountain, Michigan, Hanna is a speech, language and hearing sciences major. She is most proud of her Student Leader Fellowship Program community service internship with Peter White Public Library Youth Services where she planned and organized activities for an after-school program. She says, “Additionally, I put together crafts for the children to take home and make. I was happy to work with the children and give back to the local community.” After graduation, Hanna will pursue a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology at University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.

Congratulations to Amber Essenmacher for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! An English-Writing major, Amber is from Bad Axe, Michigan. She is most proud of co-coordinating Make A Difference Day. Amber says, “There are few chances to really impact people and that was one of them. I loved that I was able to do something solely for the benefit of students and community members. I have helped coordinate the past three years, and despite COVID and other barriers, I have been proud to see students showing up and helping out. Make A Difference Day was among the first group events I participated in at Northern. I am happy that it came full circle and I was able to give the same opportunity to other students.” After graduation, Amber will look for jobs in higher education, apply to MFA programs, and look for her first home with her significant other.

Congratulations to Rebecca Fournier for completing all four edges for Superior Edge! From Clio, Michigan, Rebecca is a double major in criminal justice and psychology. She is most proud of doing an internship at the prison. She says, “I had an incredible opportunity to help a hidden population with mental health. It was an activity that challenged my current knowledge, and it taught me about the challenges of mental health in the correctional facilities’ population.” After graduation, Rebecca will be attending UW-Oshkosh to get a Master’s in Professional Counseling.

Congratulations to Bailey Gomes for completing all four edges for Superior Edge! A forensic biochemistry major, Bailey is from Swartz Creek, Michigan. She is most proud of her Student Leader Fellowship Program community service internship with UP Rainbow Pride where she helped coordinate the 2022 UP PrideFest. Bailey says, “It was very impactful to see how much the event meant to everyone who attended. The visibility and support that PrideFest gives to the LGBTQ+ community is incredibly important, and I am so proud to have helped make that event successful.” After graduation, Bailey will be staying at NMU to complete a Master of Science in biology.

Congratulations to Katie Hayes for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! 

Congratulations to Mia Hickey for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mia is a public relations major who is most proud of helping with the annual Coffee Crawl through the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). She says, “It was so valuable to get experience chairing an event and learning the ins and outs of event planning from beginning to end. I have valued all the professional experience I have gained through PRSSA but this one was the most fun.” After graduation, Mia will pursue a career in environmental communications.

Congratulations to Josie Hodges for completing the Leadership Edge! A public relations major, Josie hails from Plymouth, Michigan. Josie is most proud of working with Mind Your Health for her Student Leader Fellowship Program community service internship. She says, “I worked to connect Northern students with on-campus mental health resources.” After graduation, Josie will be moving to Minnesota.

Congratulations to Jacquelyn Jacobs for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! A biochemistry major, Jacquelyn is from Whitehall, Michigan. She is most proud of her time with the Head Start program of Marquette and Bay Cliff Health Camp. Jacquelyn says, “I’ve learned a lot about what it means to live a different normal and that even as adults we’re all just trying to get it figured out. Working with kids has taught me so many life lessons that I’ll take with me. We are all worthy of love and people who want to dedicate their time to us and I’m just happy I could take the time to spend with the kids. It was also fun to reminisce about what it was like to be a kid again.” After graduation, Jacquelyn will be staying at NMU to get her Master’s in biology and applying for dental school.

Congratulations to Alexandra Johnson for completing the Real World Edge! A computer science major, Alex is from Antioch, Illinois. She is most proud of an internship she completed because it helped her gain the experience she would need to be a successful employee, and she was offered a full-time position upon graduation. After graduation, Alex will be a software developer for CDW.

Congratulations to Bailey Johnson for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From Kingsford, Michigan, Bailey is a sports science major who is most proud of her last two years as the secretary of the Pre-Physical Therapy Club. She said, “When I joined the club during my freshmen year, nearly all of the founding members had graduated. Only a select few were left to carry on the club’s purpose and provide an environment conducive to teamwork, collaboration, support, and learning. Along with fellow club members and our adviser, I contributed to establishing the club further into the NMU community and forming a solid foundation for future healthcare professionals to come together.” After graduation, Bailey will be moving to Green Bay, Wisconsin to attend Bellin College’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

Congratulations to Faith King for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! A social media design management major, Faith is from Coleman, Wisconsin. She is most proud of her Student Leader Fellowship Program community service internship with St. Vincent de Paul. She says, “This activity allowed me to become further involved in the Marquette community while practicing skills that I have gained in pursuit of my major.” During her final semester, Faith secured a part-time job with iBeAuthentic in Menominee, Michigan. After graduation, she will be working with them full time creating digital strategy for professional brands in the hair and beauty industry.”

Congratulations to Mary Kuligowski for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From Romeo, Michigan, Mary is an earth science major. She is most proud of volunteering with her sorority, Phi Sigma Sigma, at the local Marquette schools. Mary says, “Phi Sig’s philanthropy is school and college readiness and being able to actively engage in that and also recognize/highlight it while in Superior Edge was awesome. Working with the students in the classroom was so much fun and entertaining too. It’s definitely a memory I’ll always remember after graduating.” Mary plans to work in the admissions area at a university.

Congratulations to Faith Liberty for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! Hailing from Marquette, Faith is a secondary education – English major. She is most proud of coaching the Marquette Senior High School Girls Varsity Basketball team. Faith says, “I had the opportunity to be the assistant coach, and I learned so much throughout the year! As a future educator, my coaching experience was beyond valuable and the memories our team created were priceless!” After graduation, Faith will be teaching English at the high school level and continue coaching basketball.

Congratulations to Anna Nagy for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From Sterling, Michigan, Anna is a neuroscience major with a behavioral and cognitive concentration. She is most proud of doing her Student Leader Fellowship Program community service internship with Mind Your Health NMU because it allowed her to assist in relaying mental health concerns on campus to administration. Anna says, “This opportunity helped me grow both personally and professionally. I felt I made a difference on campus serving as a co-event coordinator and putting on effective Skill Builder! workshops.” After graduation, Anna will be applying to medical school.

Congratulations to Addisyn Pennings for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From DePere, Wisconsin, Addisyn is a clinical laboratory science major with a concentration in science technologist. She is most proud of her involvement with the NMU Food Pantry through her Student Leader Fellowship Program community service internship where she made meaningful connections with the people who used it as well as help make a positive impact on our community. After graduation, she will be working as a medical lab tech until she goes to physician assistant school.

Congratulations to Delaney Quinn for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From Glenwood City, Wisconsin, Delaney is a double major in marketing and public relations. She is most proud of being a volunteer coordinator for the Fresh Coast Film Festival. Delaney says, “I worked with the festival for a few months and I met some amazing people. Fresh Coast has a very positive impact on the Marquette community and the films highlight the outdoors and the environment of the Great Lakes Region.” After graduation, Delaney will be moving to Minneapolis to pursue a degree in marketing.

Congratulations to Dana Rinkel or completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! A biology major, Dana is from Royal Oak, Michigan. Dana is most proud of doing a summer marine mammal training internship in Florida. She says, “It was an amazing experience which will help with my career goals.” After graduation, Dana will be working as a marine mammal specialist at Gulf World Marine Park in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Congratulations to Hannah Roose for completing the Citizenship and Real World Edges! From Ludington, Michigan, Hannah is a nursing major who is most proud of participating with the Wildpups. She says, “I was able to interact with students of different majors and learn more about the NMU community. I also enjoyed watching the first-semester nursing students learn and gain more confidence throughout the semester.” After graduation, Hannah will be working on a cardiovascular unit in Billings, Montana.

Congratulations to Lainie Scott for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! A double major in history and Native American Studies, Lainie is from Richland, Michigan. She is most proud of her work with the Native American Student Association because she helped organize events such as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Orange Shirt Day, MMIW Events, and the First Nations Food Taster.” Lainie says, “It was great to help with such wonderful events that really brought the community together.” After graduation, Lainie will be pursing her master’s degree.

Congratulations to Katherine Snider for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From Grayling, Michigan, Katie is a biology major with a physiology emphasis/pre-med. Katie is most proud of her involvement with the ASL Club and having the honor to sign the National Anthem during some of the NMU hockey games. She says, “It was truly an amazing experience, and I learned so much about the deaf community and American Sign Language as a member and president of the club.” After graduation, Katie will be taking a gap year before applying to medical school.

Congratulations to Abigail Stelter for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From Mankato, Minnesota, Abigail is a hospitality and tourism major with an emphasis in lodging and tourism. She is most proud of selling cookies she made at the Marquette Farmers Market because she felt like a part of the Marquette community, became friends with other vendors, and practiced entrepreneurial skills like inventory management, food safety, financials, and marketing. After graduation, Abigail will be moving to Minneapolis/St. Paul to get a job in the hospitality industry.

Congratulations to Kayla Stevens for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! Hailing from Howard City, Michigan, Kayla is an elementary education, integrated science major, who is most proud of her time with the Special Events Committee. Kayla says, “I spent about four years with this organization working to host engaging events for the students at NMU. This club helped me stay involved with my community and gave me something to look forward to each week outside of classes. Here I gained confidence in myself. The SEC helped me meet new people and recognize my passion for volunteering. I will forever be grateful for my time with Special Events.” After graduation, she will be heading to Greece for a two-week volunteer trip. When she gets back, she will be working her summer job and searching for a teaching position for the fall.

Twelve students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. The other eight students graduated with one, two or three edges. Read more about the graduates below:

Congratulations to Sylvia Bednarczyk for completing the Leadership and Real World Edges! From Oak Lawn, Illinois, Sylvia is a theatre technology and design major where she worked with the Superior Arts Youth Theatre (SAYT), the community youth theatre, where she planned, facilitated, and led theatre technology and design workshops for young children. Sylvia says, “I am most proud of this activity, as I worked to develop my virtues of patience and diligence while educating the youth, who have limited theatre and arts educational opportunities. These young students began creating connections with NMU students and faculty members and allowed them to learn more about their interests that they otherwise have not had the opportunity to do.” After graduation, Sylvia will work at professional theatres in the Chicagoland area or beyond.

Congratulations to Joey Bogaudo for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! Joey is a biology/physiology major from Iron Mountain, Michigan. Joey is most proud of volunteering at the food pantry where he was able to help so many people in need and let them know that there are people out there that care. After graduation, Joey will be attending medical school.

Congratulations to Mandy Bonesteel for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From Lapeer, Michigan, Mandy is a sociology major who is most proud of studying community public health abroad in Botswana, Africa while working on a major project for McNair and working as a full-time AmeriCorps Vista Leader during the summer of 2022. She says, “…I was able to accomplish all of my goals on each of those fronts while being in a new country, on a continent I have never been to, immersed in an unfamiliar culture, and experiencing several stressful situations. Somehow, I managed to write a 70-page research paper, take 10 credits and get all A’s, work, and still find time to explore the surrounding areas and cultures. It was a LOT of work but very rewarding when all was said and done!” After graduation, Mandy will stay at NMU to work on her Master of Public Administration while working as a Rural Outreach Coordinator for Equality Michigan where she will be doing direct victim services along with public education and outreach for the LGBTQ+ community of the Upper Peninsula.

Congratulations to Tiana Brooks for completing the Real World Edge! An elementary special education major (cognitive impairment), Tiana is from Iron Mountain, Michigan. She is most proud of being a teaching assistant (TA) for NMU’s Math Department because it gave her the opportunity to apply her potential career right then and there. She says, “I had the opportunity to work under two different professors and work with students of different ages and math levels.” After graduation, Tiana would like to eventually accept a teaching position in Michigan. Before that, she would like to travel to a few of the national parks (Acadia, Glacier, and Banff) and see more of the world.

Congratulations Morgan Chidester for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! A double major in accounting and French, Morgan is from Howell, Michigan who is most proud of planning Make A Difference Day. Morgan says, “It was a lot of work but it was so rewarding to see campus come together to serve around 125 community members by raking their yards.” After graduation, Morgan will be moving to Atlanta, Georgia to work as an audit associate at Frazier and Deeter.

Congratulations to Margaret Compton for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! A Marquette native, Margaret enjoyed working at Bay Cliff Health Camp, a summer therapy camp serving children with disabilities. The children work towards goals of increased independence and living a fuller life. She says, “My involvement there has impacted me immensely.”  After graduation, Margaret will be moving to Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Congratulations to Olivia Crandall for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From Plainwell, Michigan, Olivia is a double major in criminal justice and forensic anthropology. She is most proud of her Student Leader Fellowship Program community service internship with the Women’s Center. Olivia says, “I did many fundraisers, ran their social media account, and hosted campus-wide events at NMU. …I got to work with great people, be a part of cool experiences, and get hands-on experiences.” After graduation, Olivia hopes to work for a police department on their crime scene response team.

Congratulations to Marielle Foesterling for completing the Real World Edge! From North Barrington, Illinois, Marielle is a biology major with a concentration in zoology/pre-vet. She is most proud of working at her local veterinary clinic which gave her so much experience to get on track for the vet school. She says, “I have been able to learn so many hands-on skills such as phlebotomy, surgical preparation and interacting with patients. I also was able to train new employee’s giving me more confidence and understanding on how to lead others.” After graduation, Marielle plans to attend veterinary school.

Congratulations to Destiny Green for completing the Citizenship, Leadership, and Real World Edges! A nursing major, Destiny is from Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Destiny is most proud of being able to explore different opportunities while in Superior Edge. She says, “…it pushed me to explore different diversities and to get civically engaged which was out of my comfort zone. I am most proud of finishing all four edges. As a nursing student, it was not easy to complete my hours.” After graduation, Destiny will be working as a registered nurse at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee

Congratulations to Nicole Kannass for completing all four edges for Superior Edge! Nicki is a biology major who is from Hustisford, Wisconsin. She is most proud of working with Girl Scout Troop 6838 and having the opportunity to help these girls grow as leaders. Nicki says, “I really enjoyed working with the girls and teaching them skills to help them in their future including outdoor skills and leadership skills.” After graduation, Nicki plans to go to medical school.

Congratulations to Kristi Kruczynski for completing all four edges for Superior Edge! From Howell, Michigan, Kristi is an elementary education major with a focus on mathematics. Kristi is most proud of volunteering at her local summer camp. She says, “I am most proud of this because it helped me gain experience with children and teaching which will benefit me in my future career as a teacher.” After graduation, Kristi plans to teach in Valdez, Alaska or remain in the Upper Peninsula.

Congratulations to Thailey Leak for completing the Diversity, Leadership, and Real World Edges! A biology major with a concentration in physiology, Thailey is from Janesville, Wisconsin. She is most proud of her volunteer internship with the Wildpups. She says, “I started volunteering at the Wildpup events and helped coordinator the library events. Later, I pioneered m own Wildpup Animal-Assisted Therapy program at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care. This event brought so much joy to the residents of Brookridge….” After graduation, Thailey will be attending physical therapy school to obtain her Doctorate of Physical Therapy to become a neurological physical therapist.

Congratulations to Sarah Marvin for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! Sarah is a biology major with a concentration in zoology from Appleton, Wisconsin. Sarah is most proud of working at a veterinary clinic for over a year because she was able to help so many people’s pets. After graduation, Sarah plans to go to veterinary school.

Congratulations to Hailey Rogers for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! Hailey is a biology/physiology major from Jackson, Michigan. Hailey is most proud of helping to pack food packs for some of the students at the Lyle Torrant Center in her hometown over Thanksgiving and winter breaks. She says, “By packing these bags, I felt like I had a concrete and very positive impact on the community I grew up in, which is super important to me as I was able to give back to people that have previously given to me.” After graduation, Hailey will be staying in Marquette and working as an EMT through the spring and summer and then will, hopefully, be attending medical school in the fall!  

Congratulations to Sonora Snook for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! A sports science major, Sonora is from Holland, Michigan. She is most proud of volunteering at the Special Olympics Polar Plunge fundraiser. Sonora says, “It was great to see such a welcoming and positive community get together to support the athletes. Plus, it was very entertaining to watch each group take the plunge with funny costumes and all.” After graduation, Sonora plans to attend physical therapy school to get her DPT. During the winter semester, she hopes to do some traveling and work as a phlebotomist.

Congratulations to Sydney St. Clair for completing the Diversity and Real World Edges!  From Gwinn, Michigan, Sydney is a biology major with a concentration in pre-veterinary who is most proud of her time in the Pre-Veterinary Club. She says, “I started as a member who didn’t know anyone in the club and worked my way up to becoming the vice president! I gained great leadership ability through this club and would not have had as many opportunities if it was not for joining my freshman year.” After graduation, Sydney will be going to veterinary school.

Congratulations to Carter Traas for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! A sport science major, Carter is from Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Carter is most proud of teaching an after-school fitness class at the YMCA for children ages 5-13. He says, “I saw improvement in the kids’ attitudes, strengths, and eagerness to learn.” After graduation, Carter will be attending physical therapy school at Bellin College in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Karly Ann Van Drese – Congratulations to Karly Van Drese for completing all four edges for the Superior Edge! From Escanaba, Michigan, Karly is a biology major with a physiology concentration. Karly is most proud of volunteering at The Gallery where she got to spend time in the community and learned more about one of her hobbies. After graduation and starting this May, Karly will be attending Central Michigan University for their physician assistant program.

Congratulations to Ella Zajac for completing the Real World Edge! A nursing major, Ella is from Rochester, Michigan. After graduation, Ella will be working at UP Health System for two years and then travel nursing.

Congratulations to Lauren Zimny for completing the Diversity, Leadership, and Real World Edges! From Castlewood, South Dakota, Lauren is a biology major with a physiology concentration that is most proud of all of the work she did to complete the Real World Edge. She says, “I think it really helped prepare me for my future career by giving me a better understanding of all that it will entail.” After graduation, Lauren will move back to South Dakota while applying for medical school.

Twenty students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. The other 14 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Read more about the graduates below:

 

Six students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. The other 10 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Read more about the graduates below:

Twenty-six students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. The other 24 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Read more about the graduates below:

Fourteen students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. The other 10 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Read more about the graduates below:

Twenty-eight students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. The other 28 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Read more about the graduates below:

Eleven students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. The other seven students graduated with one, two or three edges. Read more about the graduates below:

Thirty-five students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. The other 20 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Read more about the graduates below:

Front Row:  Madeline Rayner, Superior Edge; Victoria Casal, Superior Edge; Susan Arnold, Superior Edge; and Teressa Savastano, Superior Edge

Second Row:  Morgan Zoeller, Superior Edge; Margaret Bohm, Superior Edge, Chloe Rinkel, Superior Edge; and Tristan Ruiz, Superior Edge

Third Row:  Michael Stamm, Superior Edge; Angeleah Gravedoni, RW; Kendra Palomaki, Superior Edge; and Ashley McIntire, DE, LE, & RW

Fourth Row:  Maija Mattson, Superior Edge; Elle Gallagher, Superior Edge; and Shelby Nguyen, Superior Edge

Fifth Row:  Seton Trost, Superior Edge; Hailey Reimann, CE, LE, & RW; and Jessica Resst, Superior Edge

Sixth Row:  Caroline Davis, Superior Edge, and Adel Isaacson, Superior Edge

Seventh Row:  Amanda Manninen, Superior Edge, and Ryan Watling, Superior Edge

Eighth Row:  Kyle Konkol, DE, LE, & RW; Marlo Stevens, Superior Edge; and Rachel Harris, Director of the Center for Student Enrichment 

Back Row:  Andrew Olson, CE, DE, & LE; Emma Schroeder, Superior Edge; and Emma Goebel, Superior Edge

Missing from photo:  Holly Anderson, Superior Edge; Sara Aqwa, RW; Jaque Barr, LE & RW; Kristina Beethem, DE; Cole Brooks, LE & RW; Logan Carrick, RW; Rebecca Christy, Superior Edge; Liesel Demeuse, LE; Hailey Donohue, Superior Edge; Meghan Flynn, CE & RW; Sarah Gardner, CE, LE, & RW; Paige Govern, Superior Edge; Gwyneth Harrick, Superior Edge; Martha Jones, Superior Edge; Alysa Kasen, Superior Edge; Margo Keuler, DE & RW; Suzette LaCasse, LE & RW; Shayla Manitowabi-Huebner, Superior Edge; Regan McKay, LE & RW; Brittany Moore, Superior Edge; Christopher Moore, DE; Elizabeth Noble, Superior Edge; Phoebe Osterhus, Superior Edge; Megan Palacio, Superior Edge; Morgan Peters, LE & RW; Alysa Rebensburg, CE & RW; Maria Roell, RW; and Cassi Visintainer, Superior Edge

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge;
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Seven students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. The other eight students graduated with one, two or three edges. Read more about the graduates below:

Front Row:  Megan O'Connor, CE; Jamie Whiting, Superior Edge; Hanah Braden, DE; Brooke Immel, CE & RW; and Sarah Klinger, Superior Edge

Back Row:  Margaret Spens, LE & RW; Rachel Harris, Director of the Center for Student Enrichment; Kate Rozeveld, Superior Edge; Taylor Ring, Superior Edge; Isaac Frisbie, Superior Edge; Olivia Engelhardt, Superior Edge; and Holly Roth, Superior Edge

Missing from photo:  Matison Beaudette, RW; Emily Langlois, CE & LE; Hannah Rushton, RW; Madeline Taylor, CE & LE

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge;
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Thirty-four students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. The other 31 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Read more about the graduates below:

Front Row:  Samantha Black, Superior Edge; Georgia Harrison, Superior Edge; Kendall Plapp, Superior Edge; Emily Burghardt, Superior Edge; Heather Montgomery, CE, LE, & RW; Kayleigh Hartland, Superior Edge; Breah Carter, Superior Edge; Meghan Hohenstein, Superior Edge; and Rebecca LaLonde, Superior Edge

Second Row:  Tiffany Stachnik, Superior Edge; Julie Curtis, CE, LE, & RW; Johanna Snowden, Superior Edge; Jordyn MacDonald, RW; Gretchen Spencer, DE; Alyssa Peterson, Superior Edge; Taylor Friendt, Superior Edge; Taylor Susa, Superior Edge; Jaylin Fisher, Superior Edge; Sarah Ponzer, Superior Edge; Emily Winnell, Superior Edge; and Elizabeth Fust, DE, LE, & RW

Third Row:  Madison VanGelder, LE; Rory Conn, Superior Edge; Lindsey Eaton, Superior Edge; Danielle Bain, Superior Edge; Abby Blanchard, Superior Edge; Katelyn Liubakka, Superior Edge; McKensey Gariepy, LE & RW; Alysa Kilpela, Superior Edge; Angela Brown, Superior Edge; Alyssa Sawyer, RW; and Center for Student Enrichment Assistant Director Hannah Lewis

Back Row:  Nicholas LeMire, Superior Edge; Kelsey Blackburn, Superior Edge; Jamie Sterr, Superior Edge; McKenzie Mathewson, Superior Edge; Paul Sampson, RW; Adam Kall, Superior Edge; Amby Abel, LE & RW; Shelby Talsma, CE, LE, & RW; Michaela McLeod, Superior Edge; Austin Morris, CE, LE, & RW; and Center for Student Enrichment Director Rachel Harris

Missing from photo:  Riley Ballard, RW; Kieren Becker, RW; Kayla Bell, RW; Cat Bratton, LE & RW; Samantha Cole, Superior Edge; Rachael Del Boccio, Superior Edge; Whitney Frakes, LE & RW; Karlie Gehrig, DE, LE, & RW; Alexander Graeff, RW; Ellie Gschwendtner, Superior Edge; Emily Gudwer, RW; Jenna Happach, RW; Elizabeth Harkema, RW; Madasyn Hofstedt, LE; Zachary Jodoin, RW; Katerina Klawes, Superior Edge; Wyleen Kniola, Real World; Emily Leslie, RW; Jarret McEldwoney, LE; Sarah Naracon, RW; Alexandra Negro, LE & RW; Melissa Ostrowski, Superior Edge; Page Queener, RW; and Angela Robertson, RW

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge;
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Fourteen students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other six students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. Read more about the graduates below:

Front Row:   Brooke Burlingame, Superior Edge; Heather Brode, DE & RW; Ryan Borges, Superior Edge; and Anna Buhl, Superior Edge

Second Row:  Center for Student Enrichment Director Rachel Harris; Natalie Lord, Superior Edge; Cecilia Smith, Superior Edge; and Erika Schaeffer, RW

Third Row:  Zadie Ward, Superior Edge; Megan McCormick, Superior Edge; Samantha Pagano, Superior Edge; and Haley Bianco, Superior Edge

Back Row:   Katrina Clausen, Superior Edge; Kelsa Dykehouse, Superior Edge; Alexander Negro, LE & RW; and Molly Schaller, Superior Edge

Missing from photo:  Lauren Freckleton, RW; Taylor Pearson, RW; Michelle Ryczek, CE, LE, & RW; Molly Smith, Superior Edge; and Emily Wright, Superior Edge

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge;
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Forty-one students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 23 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. Read more about the graduates below:

Front Row:   Eliza Groll, LE & RW; Elizabeth Bertucci, Superior Edge; Amber Barnum, LE; Autumn Moulton, LE & RW; Sara Bliesener, Superior Edge; Hannah Desmet, Superior Edge; Brittany Shandor, Superior Edge; Nicole Taylor, Superior Edge; and Celeste Gasiewicz, Superior Edge

Second Row:  Victoria Kerlin, LE & RW; Abigail Alft, Superior Edge; Elizabeth Dow, Superior Edge; Julia Moore, Superior Edge; Melanie Flaherty, Superior Edge; Jeulani Gahiji, Superior Edge; Melissa Switzenberg, Superior Edge; Maria Rockett, Superior Edge; Katelyn Pershinske, Superior Edge; Bridgette Nobbe, Superior Edge, and Sawyer Rocheleau, Superior Edge

Third Row:  Autumn Thornsberry, Superior Edge; Janice Hamacheck, Superior Edge; Kate Meade, Superior Edge; Taylor Preul, Superior Edge; Megan O'Brien, Superior Edge; Katelyn Campbell, Superior Edge; Tiffani Haught, Superior Edge; Miranda Salvia, Superior Edge; Allison Jastremski, Superior Edge; Jamie Alberta, Superior Edge

Back Row:  Bethany Riutta, DE & LE; Kayla Argeropoulos, Superior Edge; Alexis Wieringa, Superior Edge; Matthew Trefilek, Superior Edge; Benjamin Harris, Superior Edge; Center for Student Enrichment Director Rachel Harris; Tyler Leightner, Superior Edge; Joseph Novak, IV , Superior Edge; Emily Ross, Superior Edge; Alexandra Cazzetta, Superior Edge; and Emily Bongard, Superior Edge

Missing from photo:  Abigail Austin, Superior Edge; Sierra Banse, CE; Emily Bertucci, DE, LE, & RW; Chelsea Birdsall, LE & RW; Kaitlynn Brow, Superior Edge; Douglas Bruno, Superior Edge; Samantha Cretens, Superior Edge; William Curtis, LE & RW; Rachel Edwards, Superior Edge; Orry Elor, Superior Edge; Hannah Garcia, Superior Edge; Julie Goldberg, Superior Edge; Rachel Headings, Superior Edge; Mia Hill, Superior Edge; Gwendolyn Hoenke, Superior Edge; Ashley Joustra, RW; Anna Kase, Superior Edge; Kendra Klein, CE, LE, & RW; Breanna Knapp, Superior Edge; Sarah Koskiniemi, CE & RW; Andrea Krieter, CE, LE, & RW; Danielle LaCount, LE & RW; Alyssa Lambert, LE & RW; Amelia Richards, LE & RW; Ellen Saville, LE & RW; Ashley Short, Superior Edge; Rachel Sieloff, RW; Kelsey Springstroh, LE; Allen Wandrych, RW; Madeleine Weidner, Superior Edge; and Luke Whitcomb, RW

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge;
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Seven students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 16 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. Read more about the graduates below:

Front:  Lauren Brennan, CE & LE; Rachel McCaffrey, Superior Edge; Natalie Berger, DE, LE, & RW; Haley Jacobson, Superior Edge; and Devyn Cope, LE & RW 

Back:  Nicole LaHaie, Superior Edge; Charles Fust, Superior Edge; Center for Student Enrichment Director Rachel Harris; Paul Pohanka, RW; Andre Stringer, Superior Edge; Rachel Klitzke, Superior Edge; Taylor Keiser, CE & DE; and Madison Macek, Superior Edge

Missing from photo:  Jessica Anderson, RW; Emma Earl, LE & RW; Molly Egelkraut, LE & RW; Morgan Ferens, RW; Teala Howell, LE & RW; Paige Lamb, LE & RW; Madeline Neubauer, LE; George Patterson, RW; Ann Pelton, DE & RW; Tiffany Spangler, RW; and Courtney Young, CE & LE

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge;
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Thirty-seven students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 34 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. Read more about the graduates below:

First Row:  Megan Pietruszewski. Superior Edge; Emma Finkbeiner, CE, LE, & RW; Abigail Beekman, CE, LE, & RW; Kelsey Adams, LE & RW; and Abby Schneck, Superior Edge.                                                                  

Second Row:  Julie Curtis, LE; Shaley Valentine, Superior Edge; Johanna Carlson, LE & RW; Melissa Orzechowski, Superior Edge; and Josh Swedlund, Superior Edge.

Third Row:  Hannah Stanley, Superior Edge; Trina Sorce, Superior Edge; Kaylee Rowe, Superior Edge; Kaitlyn McGoff, Superior Edge; Kaitie Hansen, Superior Edge; and Rachael Peters, Superior Edge.

Fourth Row:  Olivia Steil, Superior Edge; Emily Nordlund, Superior Edge; Alexis McCutcheon, DE & LE; Jessie Robertson, Superior Edge; Andrea Kantola, CE & RW.

Fifth Row:  Brook Adams, Superior Edge; Lindsey Lieck, CE, LE, & RW; Courtney Case, Superior Edge; and Sarah Eggleston, Superior Edge.

Sixth Row:  Julius Freeland, CE, LE, & RW; Ethan Hausmann, CE & LE; Vito Giannola, Superior Edge; and Charles Morey, RW.

Back Row:  Andrew Bartlett, LE & RW, and Joel Kaskinen, LE & RW.

Missing from photo:  Samantha Anderson, LE & RW; Nicole Bowers, Superior Edge; Katie Bultman, DE & RW; Emily Carefoot, DE & LE: David Cleveland, Superior Edge; Elizabeth DeMarse, LE & RW; Xavier Donajkowski, RW; Ellen Fitzgerald, Superior Edge; Amanda Fliflet, Superior Edge; Pearl Gaidelis, CE, LE, & RW; Katerina Gombar, Superior Edge, Lindsay Hall, RW; Kathleen Henry , Superior Edge; Kelsey Huisman, DE & RW; Morgan Kontio, CE, LE, & RW; Michaela Kremhelmer, Superior Edge; Tanya Ladensack, DE & RW; Megan LaHaie, CE, LE, & RW; Trisha Larson, Superior Edge; Jaime Madalinski, Superior Edge; William Mason, CE & RW; Tiffanie Meyers, DE & RW; Leanna Miller, LE; Grace Orstad, Superior Edge; Sally Osentoski, Superior Edge; Alexandrea Penn, Superior Edge; Victoria Penny, RW; Amy Peterson, LE & RW; Tiaira Porter, Superior Edge; Morgan Rintamaki, CE, LE, & RW; Shelly Rochon, RW; Jackie Rodriguez, LE; Maggie Rose, Superior Edge; Paige Ryan, Superior Edge; Danielle Schafer, Superior Edge; Sonnie Schlossmacher, Superior Edge; Lauren Slotta, Superior Edge; Sara Spragg, Superior Edge; Hallie Sutton, RW; and Javonte Thompson, LE.

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge;
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Twelve students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 10 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. Read more about the graduates below:

Sitting:  Katherine Miller, Superior Edge; Margaret Saelens, Superior Edge; Dylan Perelmutter, Superior Edge; Carina Vowels, Superior Edge; and Elizabeth Owens, Superior Edge.

Second Row:  Superior Edge/Volunteer Center Coordinator Olivia Steil; Troy Morris, Superior Edge; Center for Student Enrichment Director Rachel Harris; Taylor LaFave, LE; Kascha Stern, DE & LE; and Stephanie Kropf, Superior Edge.

Third Row:  Graduate Assistant Geneva Martin; Heather Wise, CE, LE, & RW; Katelyn Tourville, RW; Kali Kisro, Superior Edge; and Superior Edge/Volunteer Center Coordinator Mike Schneck.

Missing from photo:  Mackenzie Carlson, Superior Edge; Karli Cich, Superior Edge; Maria Daavettila, DE, LE, & RW; Yvette Feng, RW; Michael LaFleur, RW; Brent Larsen, RW; Lauren Larsen, LE & RW; Clayton Queen, Superior Edge; Brittany Voich, Superior Edge, and Aleasha Weber, RW.

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge;
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Twenty-six students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 33 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. Read more about the graduates below:

Sitting:  Cassandra Ross, Superior Edge; Amanda Crandell, LE & RW; Rosmary Magidsohn, Superior Edge; Kara Lampinen, Superior Edge; Hayli Cox, Superior Edge; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Melissa Orzechowski; Leslie Schmeling, DE & RW; and Savannah Mallo, RW.                                                                                 

Second Row:  Superior Edge Student Coordinator Rachel Headings; Daniel Lee, Superior Edge; Anna Solberg, Superior Edge; Victoria Mattson, Superior Edge; Mary Lawhead, LE & RW; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Kelsa Dykehouse; Marissa Lucheck, CE, DE, & RW; Randi Boule’, Superior Edge; Amanda Kleikamp, Superior Edge; and Roy Owensby, Superior Edge.

Third Row:  Superior Edge Graduate Assistant Geneva Martin; Alexandria Brandt, LE & RW; Valerie Harvala, LE; Jessica Krali, RW; Sean Bannigan, RW; Elizabeth Sabin, Superior Edge; Malinda Penkala, RW; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Olivia Steil; Center for Student Enrichment Director Rachel Harris; and Stephanie Roberts, LE & RW.

Back Row:  Alisha Arnsparger, Superior Edge; Matthew Flessner, Superior Edge; Arika Egan, Superior Edge; Lindsy Klemmer, Superior Edge; Jordan Paquet, Superior Edge; Austin Lucas, RW; Alyssa Shaw, RW; and Kayleigh Ash, Superior Edge.

Missing from photo:  Emily Anna, DE & RW; Abby Ballard, Superior Edge; Kelly Both, RW; Alex Bratschi, RW; Cheyenne Cecchini, LE & RW; Hannah Dake, LE; Brooke Dishaw, CE & RW; Rachel Eckert, CE, LE, & RW; Jamie Elam, LE & RW; Mikenzie Frost, RW; Leann Herrmann, Superior Edge; Julie Herweyer, Superior Edge; Kaitlyn Hoffman, LE & RW; Jordan Iverson, DE & RW; Kara Jacoboni, Superior Edge; Marissa Kane, Superior Edge; Alexandra Kerlin, CE, LE, & RW; Jennifer Krawze, CE & LE; Carley Maanika, LE & RW; Jonathan Martin, CE & RW; Aaron Mellesmoen, CE, LE, & RW; Katherine Niemann – Superior Edge; Hannah Nowack, RW; Elizabeth O’Brien, CE, LE, & RW; Andrea Schultz – RW; Lauren Somogyi, Superior Edge; Cole Swiston, Superior Edge; Jessica Ulrich, Superior Edge; and Andrea Wirtz, DE, LE, & RW.

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge;
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Twelve students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates. To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges. The other 19 students graduated with one, two or three edges. Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. Read more about the graduates below:

Sitting:  Mary Dillow, Superior Edge; Samantha DeNeef, RW; Ashleigh Rogers, Superior Edge; Alicia DenHerder, Superior Edge; Keara Kangas, Superior Edge; Kristina Mattson, Superior Edge; and Superior Edge Student Coordinator Melissa Orzechowski.

Middle Row:  Laura Hillock, CE, LE, & RW; Rebecca Smolarek, CE & RW; Marissa Brooks, DE, LE, & RW; Elizabeth Klarecki, Superior Edge; Megan Pierre, RW; Danielle Thoune, Superior Edge; Katelyn Lemire, Superior Edge; and Alan Kerr, LE & RW.

Back Row:  Superior Edge Graduate Assistant Geneva Martin; Center for Student Enrichment Director Rachel Harris; Regan Lussier, Superior Edge; Carly Moore, Superior Edge; Lindsey McVicker, RW; Neil Poglese, Superior Edge; and Superior Edge Student Coordinator Olivia Steil.

Missing from photo:  Nicolle Bezio, RW; Min-Jung Chun, LE; Christopher Danik, CE, LE, & RW; Scott Evans, RW; Becky Foglesong, LE & RW; Patricia Larkin, RW; Shelbi Lisecki, Superior Edge; Autumn Lowery, RW; Kathryn Meyers, RW; Michele Owens, RW; Nichelle Paquette-Christensen, RW; Kimberly Randolph – RW; and Carolyn Trela – RW.

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge;
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Thirty-five students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges.  The other 38 students graduated with one, two or three edges.  Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. Read more about the graduates below:

Sitting:  Kathleen Biddle, Superior Edge; Carrie Grishaber, Superior Edge; Christopher Fast, Superior Edge; Carolyn “Lizzie” Corser; Superior Edge; Katie Selinger, Superior Edge; Meghan Marquardt, CE, LE, & RW; Nicole Lewis, DE, LE, & RW; and Kayla Shupert, Superior Edge.                                                                             

Second Row:  Jessica Duncan, Superior Edge; Abigail Iwen, RW; Sarah Parkkonen, Superior Edge; Emily Anderton, Superior Edge; Rachel Gruler, Superior Edge; Brittany Ridge, Superior Edge; Samantha Hawkins, Superior Edge; Melissa Esser, Superior Edge; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Melissa Orzechowski; and Rachel McOwusu, Superior Edge.

Third Row:  Victoria Arnold, LE; Linaye Whitehead, Superior Edge; Danielle Morrison, Superior Edge; Stephanie LeClaire, Superior Edge; Sarah M.  Miller, DE, LE, & RW; Morgan Raether, Superior Edge; Sara K. Stafford, Superior Edge; Kevin Sundt, DE, LE, & RW; and Emily Stulz, Superior Edge

Back Row:  Sara Hujar, Superior Edge; Kristine Bush, Superior Edge; Shavon Harris, Superior Edge; Trent Podskalan, Superior Edge, Mark Surrell, Superior Edge; Cassandra Sovereen, Superior Edge; Alexander Perry, Superior Edge; Director Rachel Harris; Megan Weber, LE & RW; and Superior Edge Graduate Assistant Stephanie Felton

Missing from photo:  Monica Ahles, LE; Harlee Alexander, CE & RW; Rebecca Allers, DE & LE; Arica Altobello, RW; Stephanie Beeman, Superior Edge; Danielle Benson, RW; Britni Birt, RW; Courtney Brown, Superior Edge; Erin Carey, CE; Jamie Carter, Superior Edge; Nicholas Cook, Superior Edge; Danae Cowell, CE, LE, & RW; Elizabeth Ernst, LE & RW; Mindy Grabko, DE, LE, & RW; Bethany Grysko, LE & RW; Shelby Guilbault, CE, LE, & RW; Jeremiah Harrington, LE & RW; Cassandra Hastings, Superior Edge; Christina Helms, Superior Edge; Amanda Hewer, RW; Rozemary Howard, CE, LE, & RW; Sarah Juday, CE, LE, & RW; Chelsea Koziel, DE & LE; Daniel Love, RW; Dawn Marsh, RW; Mollie McConnell, Superior Edge; Jamie McCraren, RW; Elijah Meert, RW; William Morgan, CE, LE, & RW; Andrea Nelson, CE; Nicole Nutt, Superior Edge; Jenelle Pelletier, CE, LE, & RW; Sara Pingel, Superior Edge; Michelle Stewart, Superior Edge; Samantha Terry, RW; Sandra Thomas, RW; Devon Tocco, DE; Sara Trudgeon, DE, LE, & RW; and Christopher White, CE.

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge;
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Eight students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges.  The other 15 students graduated with one, two or three edges.  Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear at commencement. Read more about the graduates below:

Sitting:  Nicky Kumerow, DE, LE, & RW; Anna Dravland, CE, LE, & RW; Ellyn Carroll, Superior Edge; Charlotte Cialek, Superior Edge; Kaytlyn Kwiatkowski, LE; and Joseph DeLisle II, LE.

Second Row:  Kelli Arnold, RW; Anica Gillis, Superior Edge; Diana Nguyen, Superior Edge; Jacqueline Carroll, Superior Edge; Allison Haltaufderheid, Superior Edge; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Melissa Esser; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Samantha Hawkins; Superior Edge Graduate Assistant Stephanie Felton; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Sara Hujar.

Back Row:  Adam Magnuson, LE & RW; Julia McLean, Superior Edge; Caitlin Mrowiec, Superior Edge; Heather Drangin, DE, LE, & RW; Center for Student Enrichment Director Rachel Harris; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Olivia Steil, and Ronald Allen, CE, LE, & RW.

Missing from photo:  Eric Borsum, LE; Amanda Carey, RW; Chelsea Ewaldt, CE & LE; Emily Goodman, DE & RW; Steven Goulding CE & RW; Paige LaFave, LE; Andrew Piasecki, CE & RW.

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge;
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Ronnie Allen completed the Citizenship, Leadership, and Real World Edges.  He is an environmental conservation major from Harrison Township, Michigan.  Ronnie is most proud of the time he spent working on the courage retreat through his community service internship with the Student Leader Fellowship Program.  He says, “Working on a program that was meant to help kids was rewarding.  To know that my fellow SLFP’ers and I worked hard on making life better for 7th and 8th graders is something I will always cherish.”  After graduation, Ronnie plans to work full-time for a couple of years and then return to school to earn a graduate degree in professional studies.

Kelli Arnold is an athletic training major who has completed the Real World Edge.  She is from Carney, Michigan.  Kelli is most proud of going to Dickinson County Hospital and working with an outreach program for Kingsford High School.  She says, “With help from a teacher, I was able to find this opportunity and normally students stay between Marquette and Ishpeming for our experiences.”  Kelli is waiting for the results of her Board of Certification test and then she hopes to be employed through a hospital outreach program to a high school.

Completing the Leadership Edge, Eric Borsum is from Houghton and is a business management major.  He is most proud of being a camp counselor.  He says, “I was able to work with kids and be a leader.  I was a major influence on them and I was able to learn how to motivate and discipline them.  I learned how to inspire them and I also learned a lot about myself by being around them.  They taught me how to be a better leader by being more clear with directions, how to get them excited for different activities, and how to keep them under control.  It was a great experience.  I learned so much from the kids, and they learned a lot from me.”  After graduation, Eric hopes to find a position that he can fit into somewhere outside of Michigan.

Amanda Carey completed the Real World Edge.  An environmental science major with a concentration in natural resources, Amanda is from Negaunee.  She is most proud of her service trip to Belize.  She says, “While there, we helped paint a school, helped teach the children, and got to experience different types of diversity.”  After graduation, Amanda is hoping to find a job in wildlife conservation.

Completing all four edges for the Superior Edge is Ellyn Carroll!  She is a business management major from Maple Grove, Minnesota.  She is most proud of her work as a coach for the Superior Central Middle School track and field team.  She said, “I felt so connected to the community as the coach of the young adults of Superior Central.  I was given invaluable autonomy and leadership experience.  I have been able to maintain a strong relationship with the athletes, even though I no longer coach for them.  Coaching track really fueled my passion for coaching in general.  It made me seek out more coaching opportunities and I am the assistant coach for Marquette’s varsity volleyball team.”  After graduation, Ellyn will be staying at NMU as a graduate assistant for First Year Experience while working on her master of psychology in training and human performance improvement degree.

Jacqueline Carroll completed all four edges for the Superior Edge!  Hailing from Wixom, Michigan, Jacqui is an art and design education major with a minor in secondary English education.  She is most proud of her student teaching experience.  Jacqui says, “Not only has it been the most immersion I have experienced in the classroom, but it has been the greatest period of learning and reflection in my life.  Every day my patience is tested by my students, a virtue I have always struggled with.  Once  this experience is over, I know I will walk out with more than just classroom management skills; I will walk out as a confident, wise, lighthearted woman who is willing to take on the world – can’t ask for more than that.”  After graduation, Jacqui will be moving to Germany to be an ESL teacher.

Charlotte Cialek completed all four edges for the Superior Edge!  A biochemistry major from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Charlotte is most proud of her time in the Center for Student Enrichment and the Student Leader Fellowship Program.  She says, “We’ve all heard it before, ‘If you actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.’ by John Quincy Adams.   When I started the Student Leader Fellowship Program (SLFP), it was one of the best decisions I’ve made.  I’ve met so many influential people who have taught me valuable lessons about leadership and life.  I feel connected to the Marquette community and have learned how to be a servant leader, the essence of Adams’ quote.  Because of the SLFP, I know I’ll be an active community member and leader in my future endeavors.”  Charlotte was the 2013 fall semester commencement speaker.  After graduation, Charlotte is going home to hug her family, grandma, and dog and then she will head to South Korea to teach English!

Heather Drangin completed the Diversity, Leadership, and Real World Edges.  Heather is a computer information systems major concentrating in network administration and is from Cedar Springs, Michigan.  She is most proud of her experience in the Real World Edge working for eBay.  She says, “This gave me an opportunity to learn more about opportunities available in my field.  I also had the opportunity to grow as a professional.”  After graduation, Heather will be staying at NMU to pursue an MPA.

Anna Dravland completed the Citizenship, Leadership, and Real World Edges.  Anna is a hospitality management major from Negaunee who completed her associate’s degree.  The activity that Anna is most proud of is the Support Our Soldiers car wash and barbecue that she created.  She says, “My boyfriend and three of my brothers are in the military and it came to my attention that our local military units were in need of money for their family activity days and family support programs.  The proceeds of the event went to the two active military units in the area.  This was the first time I have ever created, from the ground up, my own fundraiser.  I did everything including poster design, donation acquisition, media spots and marketing, volunteer coordination and everything in the middle….  It is a genuine blessing to know that my personal efforts and the generosity of the community can truly make a difference.  The Superior Express Care & Wash on Washington Street has offered to host the 2nd Annual fundraiser on Saturday, July 5, 2014. Volunteer soldiers and their families will join us again to make this an amazing, fun day of support.”  After graduation, Anna will continue working on her bachelor’s degree at NMU and develop her resume as a fundraising specialist and event planner.

Chelsea Ewaldt completed the Citizenship and Leadership Edges.  She is an English major from Menominee, Michigan.  Chelsea is most proud of the opportunity to share her music abilities with aspiring young musicians.  She says, “Every summer for many years I have taught band lessons to local sixth graders in my hometown.  I love to see the progress they make from the beginning of the lessons until the end.  It’s absolutely wonderful to know that I’ve made a difference in their lives and have shared something I am really passionate about.”  After graduation, Chelsea plans to find a job as a journalist.

Anica Gillis completed all four edges for the Superior Edge!  Hailing from Chassell, Michigan, Anica is a speech, language, and hearing sciences major.  The activity that Anica put the most time into planning and implementing was an after-school program at Marquette Alternative High School.  She says, “I was the leader of this activity but had several students that would work with me at each of the after-school lessons.  I learned the importance of a positive group dynamic, consistency in leadership, and commitment while helping to guide many area students in need.”  After graduation, Anica will be pursuing a master’s degree in speech-language pathology.

Emily Goodman completed the Diversity and Real World Edges.  Emily is an environmental studies and sustainability major from Lake Bluff, Illinois.  One of Emily’s favorite activities while in Superior Edge was going to Belize.  She says, “Voluntourism is just as it sounds, part volunteering and part tourism. We went over spring break my sophomore year for a 10-day trip.  This trip alone opened my eyes to diversity around the world.  Exploring the jungle in inland Belize was almost as rewarding as helping students in El Progresso clean up their school.”  After graduation, Emily will be spending a few months in Puerto Rico exploring and working at a farm that practices permaculture.

Allison Haltaufderheid completed all four edges for the Superior Edge!  From Green Bay, Wisconsin, Allison is a physical education and health education major.  She is most proud of her successful coaching career over the past three summers.  Allison says, “I had the opportunity to coach the Allouez Red Youth 9-12-year-old girls’ softball team.  I was asked to take on this responsibility due to my passion for coaching and athletics.  The hands-on head coach position requires you to build a team, be a leader, set goals for the girls and to teach techniques all while enjoying the sport and experience.  I had to make critical position changes, dealt with parent opinions, and the commitment of long weekend hours.  To watch the girls enjoy themselves and develop my coaching skills was definitely a highlight that will be with me for a while as I plan to continue on with my team in the future.”  Allison will be moving back to Green Bay to look for a teaching job in the field of physical education or health education.

Completing the Diversity, Leadership, and Real World Edges is Nicky Kumerow.  An early childhood and Spanish double major, Nicky is from Forest Lake, Minnesota.  Nicky is most proud of being the president of the NMU’s Women’s Alpine Ski Team for two years.  She says, “Being president required a lot of planning, responsibility and decision making that I think cumulated in an overall great experience.”  After graduation, Nicky will be staying Marquette to continue working as a toddler teacher.

Kaytlyn Kwiatkowski completed the Leadership Edge.  Hailing from Memphis, Michigan, Kaytlyn is a criminal justice major.  The highlight of being in Superior Edge was going to London, England.  She says, “This was the first time I had ever traveled across seas and the experience opened my eyes to the vast diversity.  We spent a bit of time browsing the local street markets and getting to know the local people that lived there.”  After graduation, Kaytlyn hopes to obtain a career working for Child Protective Services in Michigan.

Completing the Leadership and Real World Edges is Adam Magnuson.  An environmental studies and sustainability major from Brookfield, Wisconsin, Adam is most proud of being the president of the “greatest club in Northern’s history,” The Tree Musketeers.  Adam plans to hike the Arizona National Scenic Trail in March and then go on to graduate school.

A nursing major from Dearborn, Julia McLean completed all four edges for the Superior Edge!  Julia is most proud of her experiences at Bay Cliff Health Camp.  She says, “This employment experience had such a positive impact on my college experience, as well as on my life in general.  I am a more positive and accepting person because of my time spent here.  I learned more from working with these amazing children than any textbook could ever teach, and I recommend the job to anyone majoring in a healthcare field, education, or to anyone who wants a life-changing experience.”  After graduation, Julia plans to pass her boards and become licensed as an RN.  She would then like to get a job in pediatrics at C.S. Mott Hospital at the University of Michigan, and after working for a while, go back to get her masters in nursing.

Completing all four edges for the Superior Edge, Caitlin Mrowiec is a zoology major from Antioch, Illinois!  She is most proud of participating in the entire 24 hours of Relay for Life.  She says, “I have lost family to cancer and so had members of the team I participated with.  It was incredibly emotional and touching, and we all supported each other throughout the experience.  There was a very strong sense of community and camaraderie between the participants, and I am honored to have been part of raising money for such a noble cause.”  After graduation, Caitlin is taking a short break from schooling before attending graduate school.  During her break, she will continue to volunteer at the humane society.

Diana Nguyen completed all four edges for the Superior Edge!  From Marquette, Diana is a nursing major who says that all four edges have impacted her positively as a person.  She says, “I really enjoyed volunteering and helping others.  I have spent over 100+ hours tutoring students in all subjects.  As a nursing student, I enjoyed teaching young students about health care and helping them with homework.  By completing the entire Superior Edge, my life has changed through meeting so many great people.  Besides having a positive impact on my life, I hope my contributions as a Superior Edge member has impacted others in a positive way as well.”  After graduation, Diana plans to do an overseas mission trip during winter break before returning to NMU as a post baccalaureate student.

Andrew Piasecki completed the Citizenship and Real World Edges.  A marketing major, Andrew is from Upsala, Minnesota.  Andrew is most proud of his involvement with planning the 2012 United Conference.  He says, “I helped Judy Puncochar and her team with the planning as well as the promotion of the conference.  It was a great experience, and I really learned a lot from it.  The Student Leader Fellowship Program led me to work on the project as my community service internship, which was a part of the program.  I am most proud of this activity since I was able to help bring several guest speakers to NMU.”  After graduation, Andrew will be staying in Marquette to work at the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

Thirty-six students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges.  The other 34 students graduated with one, two or three edges.  For the first time, Superior Edge graduates were given blue cords to wear during commencement.

Sitting:  Superior Edge Graduate Assistant Stephanie Felton; Clare Cunningham, Superior Edge; Hillary Hamblin, Superior Edge; Jacqueline Diekman, LE & RW; Hailey Schroeder, Superior Edge; Abby Engen, Superior Edge; Brook Derusha, Superior Edge; and Anthony Labadie, Superior Edge.

Second Row:  Associate Director Rachel Harris, Kristin Denryter, Superior Edge; Corinne Holmes, Superior Edge; Melissa Young, Superior Edge; Geneva Martin, Superior Edge; Amelia Johnson, Superior Edge; Jennifer Hamberg, Superior Edge; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Melissa Esser; Sara Smolucha, Superior Edge; and Amanda Marcotte, Superior Edge.

Third Row:  Superior Edge Student Coordinator Samantha Hawkins; Emily Stenson, DE & LE; Jolie Wycinski, Superior Edge; Havah Cohn-Mitchell, Superior Edge; Jacqlin Nord, Superior Edge; Sarah Weirtz, Superior Edge; Robin Feuerman, Superior Edge; Amanda Sterzick, Superior Edge; and Superior Edge Student Coordinator, Sara Hujar.

Back Row:  Robert Carlson, LE; Kevin Corkin, Superior Edge; Brandon Frazho, Superior Edge; Garrett Paquette, RW; Kurt Lang, LE & RW; Stephanie Hahn, Superior Edge; Laura Budinger, LE & RW; Brendan Franklin, Superior Edge; and Ashley Foster, Superior Edge.

Missing from photo:  Chloe Apelgren, RW; Natalie Avila, DE, LE & RW; Edward Bollman, LE & RW; Elizabeth Brown, RW; Jamie Burgan, LE & RW; Daniel Case, LE; Natalie Chrapla, RW; Nicholas Cirilli, Superior Edge; Sarah Cousineau, CE, LE, & RW; Matthew Croschere, RW; Ariel Egan, Superior Edge; Aaron Elam, LE; Parker Foss, RW; Amy Geyser, Superior Edge; Stephanie Grajek, Rw; Shane Graves, CE, LE & RW; Megan Jastremski, LE & RW; Suzanne Juip, Superior Edge; Megan Keiser, RW; Scot Koski, LE; Megan LaRocque, Superior Edge; Brittany Loomis, Superior Edge; Andrew Mills, LE & RW; Abigail Parker, DE; Shelby Pfeifle, Superior Edge; April Pratico, LE; Callia Robinson, Superior Edge; Brittany Rodenberg, RW; Eric Schaff, RW; Tracy Schwart, RW; Magan Scully, Superior Edge; Courtney Sherman, DE, LE & RW; Allison Testolin, Superior Edge; Alanna Toro, LE; Caitlin Uecker-Herman, LE & RW; Megan Vesel, RW; Samantha Wightman, DE & LE; and Shannon Yaroch, Superior Edge.

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge; 
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Ten students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges.  The other 12 students graduated with one, two, or three edges.

Front:  Christie Rumrill, CE & RW; Huijin He, Superior Edge; Nicole Pietsch, CE, LE, & RW; Megan Collins, RW; Molly Davis, Superior Edge; Kathryn Mara, Superior Edge; Kaitlin Krengel, DE, LE, & RW; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Melissa Esser; and Superior Edge Student Coordinator Samantha Hawkins

Middle:  Justin Brugman, CE, LE, & RW; Ashley Felicelli (partially hidden), Superior Edge; Samantha Ogea, LE & RW; Lauren Veale, CE, LE, & RW; Superior Edge Graduate Assistant Stephanie Felton; Kathryn Powell, Superior Edge; and Summer Kanniainen-Hadden (partially hidden), Superior Edge

Back:  Erik Maillard, CE, LE, & RW; Associate Director of the Center for Student Enrichment Rachel Harris; Sarah Nadeau, CE, LE, & RW; Cody Hough (partially hidden), DE, LE, & RW; Sarah Muellerleile, Superior Edge; Aaron Bardwell, Superior Edge; Natasha Gallagher, Superior Edge; and Renee Hayes, CE, LE & RW

Missing from photo:  Alison Eberts, Superior Edge, and Kaitlyn Silver, RW

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge; 
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Twenty-nine students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges.  The other 43 students graduated with one, two, or three edges.

Front Row:  Associate Director of the Center for Student Enrichment Rachel Harris; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Melissa Esser; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Sara Hujar; Kathryn Powell, Superior Edge; Jessica Persaud, Superior Edge; Rebecca Beaverson, RW; Heather Lawson, CE, LE & RW; and Superior Edge Graduate Assistant Erik Maillard

Second Row:  Rachael Williams, Superior Edge; Claire Kooperman, Superior Edge; Heather Munsche, CE, LE, & RW; Natasha Piper, LE & RW; Mollie Anderson, CE, LE, & RW; Jennifer Clement, Superior Edge; and Sarah Eberhard, Superior Edge

Third Row:  Hannah Kratz, CE & LE; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Sarah Leissring, Superior Edge; Emily Martin, Superior Edge; Meredith Steggerda, Superior Edge; Elaine Brushafer, RW; Tracy Pickering, Superior Edge; Naomi David, Superior Edge; Carolyn Tobin, Superior Edge; and Laura Judge, Superior Edge

Back Row:  Robert Herman, CE; Erin Astle, Superior Edge; Alex Wolfe, Superior Edge; Stefane Preston, Superior Edge; Kristen Halsey, CE, LE & RW; Ryan Twilley, Superior Edge; Abbey Schuyler, RW; and Zachary Mendelsohn, Superior Edge

Missing from photo:  Brittany Akehurst, RW; Jonathan Archiquette, RW; Zachary Bartel, Superior Edge; Branden Bearup, LE; Helen Beelen, CE; Bryanne Bellovary, RW; Jacinda Bowman, Superior Edge; Emily Carefoot, DE & LE; Jennifer Clement, Superior Edge; Stephanie Dupuis, Superior Edge; Alison Eberts, LE; Elise Edwards, LE & RW; Megan Forrest, CE, LE & RW; Stephanie Fouts, Superior Edge; Dan Freeborn, LE; Eric Garchow, DE, LE & RW; Caitlin Glendenning, DE & RW; Nathan Goetzinger, LE & RW; Nicole Gozdor, LE & RW; Jennifer Grasch, CE & LE; Andrew Harmon, LE & RW; Carolyn Harwood, Superior Edge; Daniel Helminen, RW; Lauren Jacques, CE; Brittany Kruger, RW; Kaylee Laitinen, LE & RW; Katrina Lamansky, RW; Heath Mason, CE & RW; Michael Michalek, RW; Christina Moffett, Superior Edge; Megan Munyan, DE, LE & RW; Aimee Nash, DE & LE; LeeAnne Nawrot, RW; Jessica Olson, RW; Kathryn Polus, Superior Edge; Laura Putwen, LE & RW; Stephanie Ray, Superior Edge; Courtney Russell, Superior Edge; Katlynn Sayles, DE, LE & RW; Erin Schafer, Superior Edge; Heather Seppanen, RW; Emily Shank, LE & RW; Kristine Stensgaard, RW; Leah Waite, RW; Katelynn Wright, LE; Callie Youngman, Superior Edge

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge; 
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Five students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges.  The other 23 students graduated with one, two or three edges:

Front:  Superior Edge Graduate Assistant Erik Maillard; Amber Holland, Superior Edge; Associate Director of the Center for Student Enrichment Rachel Harris; Kristin Hillegonds, CE & RW; and Shauna Neshek, DE, LE, & RW

Back:  Holly Mathys, Superior Edge; Aaron Lohman, RW; Monica Bruell, LE; Caitlin McCarty, CE, LE, & RW; Mary Nalette, RW; and Bradley Jousma, RW

Missing from photo:  Christina Dougherty, LE & RW; Brooke Goldsworthy, CE, LE, & RW; Ashley Hoag, DE & RW; Kirsten Hoklas, Superior Edge; Laura Klein, LE & RW; Adda Lamon, CE, LE, & RW; Anna Miller, LE & RW; Sarah Miller, RW; Monica Rinckey, Superior Edge; Courtney Russell, CE, LE, & RW; Stephanie Sayen, RW; Kyle Schaeffer, LE & RW; Robert Slater, DE, LE, & RW; Renee Smith, CE, LE, & RW; Holly Sobel, CE; Nicole Stocks, LE & RW; Jessica Thompson, Superior Edge; Kayla Teimeyer, LE & RW; Gina Woodruff, RW

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge;
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Twenty-one students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges.  The other 52 students graduated with one, two or three edges:

Front:  Superior Edge Student Coordinator Renee Smith; Alisha Hammill, DE & RW: Ann Marie Hall, LE; Alysa Diebolt, CE, LE, & RW; Brianne Horton, Superior Edge; Stacie Davidson, LE & RW; Victoria Leonhardt, Superior Edge; and Emma Budros, Superior Edge

Middle:  Superior Edge Graduate Student Erik Maillard; Associate Director for the Center for Student Enrichment Rachel Harris; Erica Wilson, Superior Edge; Eva Statler, CE, LE, & RW; Maureen Donegan, CE, LE, & RW; Salem Watts, Superior Edge; Amanda Emerson, Superior Edge; Benjamin Scheelk, Superior Edge; Carolyn “Lizzie” Corser, CE, LE, & RW; Leanne Plath, Superior Edge; Amber Baillargeon, Superior Edge; and Laura Conway, Superior Edge

Back:  Christopher Windy, CE & LE; Kurt Brandly, Superior Edge; Mitchell Foster, LE; Rachel Posthumus, CE, LE, & RW; Andrew Kandell, LE & RW; Zachary Beeksma, Superior Edge; Victoria Hill, LE; Clarice Marjaniemi, LE; Melissa LaPointe, CE, DE, & LE; and Rebecca Rasmussen, CE & LE

Missing from photo: Ian Astle, Superior Edge; Elisabeth Backer, RW; Nicholas Calzetta, LE; Tracy Cheever, DE & RW; Sara Classen, Superior Edge; Melissa DeHut, LE & RW; Corey Engelhart, Superior Edge; Andrew Ewasek, DE; Stephanie Felton, Superior Edge; Kelsey Fila, RW; Kirsten Fisher, RW; Danielle Gerdes, CE & LE; Connie Goudreau, Superior Edge; Jessica Hannink, Superior Edge; Sarah Harriger, Superior Edge; Vanessa Heasley; RW; Geoffrey Holloway, DE, LE, & RW; Scott Jensen, LE & RW; Jessica Kausak, LE & RW, Carrie Klemm, LE & RW; Cassandra Kobler, LE & RW; Meghan Kozub, CE, DE, & RW; Jane Kreul, LE; Julie Landreville, LE; Jasmin Lane, RW; Jamie Laurie, CE, DE, & RW; Ashley Lundin, RW; Lana Maki, LE & RW; Jason Morgan, Superior Edge; Margaret Newberry, DE & RW; Laura Niemela, RW; Sara Opolka, RW; Christopher Paulus, DE & RW; Ashley Rye, LE; Eric Schaff, RW; Alyssa Sexton, Superior Edge; Daniel Stam, CE & RW; Josh Stone, RW; Katherine Taylor, LE & RW; Vanessa Thibado, CE, LE, & RW; Kalli Thurgood, RW; Jennifer Turri, CE, LE, & RW; Katie Twardzik, RW; Brigham Voigt, RW; Whitney Warren, RW; and Trista Zdroik, CE, LE, & RW

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge;
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Three students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges.  The other 12 students graduated with one, two or three edges.

Front:  Superior Edge Student Coordinator Renee Smith; Associate Director of the Center for Student Enrichment Rachel Harris; Tiffany Sirtola, DE; Melanie Bell, LE & RW; and Robert Watson, RW

Back:  Superior Edge Student Coordinator Melissa LaPointe; Jessica Krol, DE & RW; Amanda Tankka, CE, DE & RW

Missing from photo:  Allison Carlton, Superior Edge;  Robert Conradi, RW; Kaylee Goretski, RW; Jaclyn Jorgensen, CE, LE & RW; Audra Kelly, RW; Kathryn LaForais, CE & RW; Kristen Millado, DE, LE & RW; Leah Normand, Superior Edge; Oliver Ryan, RW; and Megan Schneider, Superior Edge

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge; 
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Thirteen students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 hours in each of the four edges.  The other 23 students graduated with one, two or three edges.

Front: Liz Becker, Superior Edge; Michelle Brittnacher, Superior Edge; Lindsay Hagner, Superior Edge; Danielle Hernandez, Superior Edge; Stephanie Rockwood, Superior Edge; and Superior Edge Graduate Assistant Seth Hill-Kennedy

Middle: Linda Burton, LE; Abigail Starich, Superior Edge; Anne Scott, Superior Edge; Michelle Woodford, RW; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Amanda Portice; and Associate Director of the Center for Student Enrichment Rachel Harris

Back: Jennifer J. Martin, Superior Edge; Amber Snyder, Superior Edge; Rachel A. Maki, DE, LE & RW; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Stephanie Felton; Jessica Baroni, CE, LE & RW; Chelsea Matthew, LE & RW; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Keith Voorheis, Superior Edge; Monica Lambert, Superior Edge; Nicole Stumpf, CE, DE & LE; and Robert Vest, Superior Edge

Missing from photo:  Shea M. Belanger, DE, LE & RW; Erin Bostelmann, DE, LE & RW; Alanna Budgick, RW; Lara Burke, DE, LE & RW; Lukas Dietz, DE & RW; Victoria Faucett, DE, LE & RW; Brenton Fitzpatrick, Superior Edge; Katherine Grabeman, RW; Jessica Haglund, Superior Edge; Joshua Jensen, RW; Katie Jensen, LE & RW; Courtney Minich, CE, LE & RW; Bethany Peacock, CE, LE & RW; Karla Salo, RW; Megan Sarder, LE & RW; Megan Shipp, RW; Melissa Stoykovich, LE & RW; and Jessica Vitale, RW

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge; 
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Fourteen students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 in each of the four edges.  The other 13 students graduated with one, two, or three edges.

Front:  Superior Edge Student Coordinator Stephanie Felton; Superior Edge Student Coordinator Keith Voorheis; and Superior Edge Graduate Assistant Seth Hill-Kennedy

Middle:  Amanda Hawkins, Superior Edge; Jessica Soborowicz, Superior Edge; Emily Strazzinski, CE, LE & RW; Danielle Brandreth, Superior Edge

Back:  Associate Director of the Center for Student Enrichment Rachel Harris; Michael Head, Superior Edge; Amanda Blettner, Superior Edge; Jen Humphries, DE, LE & RW; Alexandra Marshall, LE; Justine Pinskey, LE & RW; Laura Garrison, RW; and Jaime Engvall, Superior Edge

Missing from photo:  Marija Bobik, RW; Jade Bolthouse, DE, LE & RW; Erin Coron, Superior Edge; Emily Englehardt, Superior Edge; Cory Howes, Superior Edge; Erica Lensink, Superior Edge; Traci Marra, Superior Edge; Jenny Miller, Superior Edge; Angela Neumann, CE & RW; Andrew Niemann, Superior Edge; Peter Povolo, LE; Ariel Powers-Schaub, CE, LE & RW; Courtney Russell, LE & RW; Eric Schmoldt, CE, LE & RW; Laura Smith, DE & RW; and Emily Westphal, Superior Edge

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge; 
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Twenty-one students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 in each of the four edges.  The other 21 students graduated with one, two, or three edges.

Front:  Superior Edge Graduate Assistant Seth Hill-Kennedy; Jason Richards, LE; Associate Director for the Center for Student Enrichment Rachel Harris; Kady Adams, Superior Edge; Caitlin Colombo, DE & RW; Jodi Tervo, Superior Edge; Lorena Lagunas Martinez, DE, LE & RW; Emily Bochniak, Superior Edge; Nicole Weber, Superior Edge; and Paul Green, Superior Edge

Second:  Superior Edge Student Coordinator Stephanie Felton; Katherine Sartori, Superior Edge; Emily Westphal, LE & RW; Raechel Percy, Superior Edge; Melissa Engelmeier, LE & RW; Rebekah Pogwizd, RW; Sara Kilker, Superior Edge; Andrea Arbic, Superior Edge; and Alan Donaldson, Superior Edge

Third:  Superior Edge Student Coordinator Ara Wittwer, Superior Edge; Amy Jo Chick, DE & RW; Amanda Wieser, Superior Edge; Amber Chiapuzio, DE, LE & RW; Sidney Arnold, LE & RW; Nicholas Ward, Superior Edge; James Smiljanich, RW; Sarah McHugh, LE; Christina Hammond, Superior Edge; and Julie Rueden, Superior Edge

Back:  Mallory Mahoney, CE, LE & RW; Darren Widder, Superior Edge; Stacy Maijala, DE; and Russ Steinhoff, Jr., Superior Edge

Missing from photo:  Christina Boncyk, Superior Edge; Megan Chartier, RW; Jeremy Cook, LE & RW; Erica Ehardt, LE & RW; Brooke Graham, LE & RW; Kara Holmes, RW; Gerald “Marty” Kulwich, Jr., Superior Edge; Mike Luehmann, RW; Faren Peterson, DE, LE & RW; Klamesha Richards, Superior Edge; Michelle Schmitz, Superior Edge; and Andrew “Dylan” Smith, DE, LE & RW

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge; 
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Five students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 in each of the four edges.  The other nine students graduated with two or three edges.

Front:  Ellie Luce, Superior Edge; Krista Leidi, CE & LE; and Lynn Fuller, LE & RW

Back:  Meg Lazier, LE & RW; Jeron Schmidt, Superior Edge; and Jeremy Wright, Superior Edge

Missing from photo:  Sara Blomquist, CE & LE; Brennen Busse, Superior Edge; Kristi Foye, Superior Edge; Aaron Luther, DE; Brigitte Michaels, CE & RW; Melissa Natter, CE, LE, & RW; Betsy Ott, Superior Edge; and Kathy Stenlund, DE

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge; 
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Nineteen students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 in each of the four edges.  The other 14 students graduated with one, two, or three edges.

Front:  Kevin Wieser, LE & RW; Andrea Bianco, Superior Edge; Danielle Foulks, Superior Edge; Angela Brumm, DE & RW; Seth Hill-Kennedy, Superior Edge; and Jill Seaman, Superior Edge

Middle:  Abby Kiley, Superior Edge; Amanda Boyle, Superior Edge; Elizabeth Steffl, RW; Skyla Vandervest, Superior Edge; Amanda Moraska, Superior Edge; Karen Callahan, Superior Edge; Kimberly Hallfrisch, CE, LE & RW; Jessica Krummich, Superior Edge; and Stacey Beary, Superior Edge

Back:  Dana Toenjes, CE & RW; Kara Granroth, Superior Edge; Terrance Saunders, Superior Edge; Jeremiah Bubb, Superior Edge; Brian Bouril, LE & RW; Amanda Lobsinger, Superior Edge; Nathan Gazza, Superior Edge; Associate Director of the Center for Student Enrichment Rachel Harris; Janelle Goodreau, Superior Edge; and Superior Edge Student Coordinator Stephanie Felton.

Missing from photo:  Anne Bradley, Superior Edge; Jessica Ewald, LE & RW; Ruth Hogan, LE & RW; Jessica Peterson, RW; Laura Rueden, RW; Katherine Sartori, LE & RW; Tovah Schnorr, CE, LE & RW; Todd Ward, Superior Edge; Julia Woehrer, DE; and Carolyn Zdroik, DE, LE & RW

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge; 
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Two students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 in each of the four edges.  The four other students graduated with one, two, or three edges.

L to R:  Erin Bernard, CE & RW; Allison Mundell, Superior Edge; and Kathryn Paulin, LE.  These three students graduated in 3 1/2 years.

Missing from Photo: Celmarie Arroyo, LE & RW; Katie Hedrich, CE, LE & RW; and Alana Stuart, Superior Edge

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge; 
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Fifteen students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 in each of the four edges.  The other 10 students graduated with one, two, or three edges.

Front:  Allison Mundell, Superior Edge; Jessica Jannette, Superior Edge; Associate Director of the Center for Student Enrichment Rachel Harris; Jill Logsdon, Superior Edge; Amanda Henson, RW; Rachel Griffin, Superior Edge; Cassiopeia Zeratsky, Superior Edge; and Brianne Rogers, CE, LE & RW

Back:  Leigh Dudley, LE & RW; Nathan Lehman, Superior Edge; Shawn Brown, Superior Edge; Joshua Lopac, RW; Alexander Hansen, Superior Edge; Jeremy Wright, Superior Edge; Jason Miller, RW; Alyssa Hubbard, RW; Celmarie Arroyo, LE & RW; and Gavin Telfer, graduate assistant in the Center for Student Enrichment.

Missing from Photo: Melissa Fuller, RW; Kimberly E. Johnson, LE; Carrissa Lee, Superior Edge; Stacey LeJeune, Superior Edge; Heather Lidbeck, Superior Edge; Billie Miller, Superior Edge; Kristina Niehaus, Superior Edge; Anne Rossio, Superior Edge; Tyler Weber, Superior Edge; and Annie Wolfe, RW

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge; 
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge

Three NMU students were recognized as Superior Edge graduates.  To receive this honor, the students completed a minimum of 400 Superior Edge hours, a minimum of 100 in each of the four edges.  Another three completed at least two edges.

Left to Right:  Katy Morrison, LE & RW; Jessica Olson, Superior Edge; Gavin Telfer, Superior Edge; Lindsey Pepin, LE & RW; Samantha Hart, LE & RW; and Rachel Harris, associate director of the Center for Student Enrichment. 

Missing from photo:  Stefane Nichols, Superior Edge

CE – Citizenship Edge; DE – Diversity Edge; 
LE – Leadership Edge; RW – Real World Edge