Hannah Althouse

Fundraising Co-Chair

Hannah Althouse, daughter of Steve and Tamara Althouse of Waverly, is majoring in marketing with minors in music and economics. Hannah is director of music for Alpha Phi Sorority, president of Dance Marathon, Lux/East Project counselor in the Nebraska Human Resources Institute, and participated in the 2011 Nebraska at Oxford Study Abroad Program. She is a UNLRegents Scholar, is on the Dean's List, and is in the UNL Honors Program.

 


Tara Asgarpoor

Philanthropy

Tara Asgarpoor, daughter of Sohrab and Jena Asgarpoor of Lincoln, is majoring in biological systems engineering with an emphasis in biomedical engineering. Tara is vice president of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, External Affairs chair for the Engineering Student Advisory Board, Outreach chair for Engineering Diplomats, former New Student Enrollment Orientation Leader, ambassador and mentor for Heartland Big Brothers Big Sisters, and a St. Elizabeth's Medical Center volunteer. She is in the Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society, recipient of the Elsie Fitzgerald Scholarship, and is on the Dean's List.

  

Alexandra Brown

Secretary

Alexandra Brown, daughter of James and Elizabeth Brown of Prairie Village, KS, is majoring in natural resource & environmental economics with minors in energy science and math. Alexandra is chairwoman for the Academic Fees Advisory Committee with ASUN, Teenage Project co-chair in the Nebraska Human Resources Institute, member of the NHRI Board of Directors, secretary for The Big Event, and chaplain for Alpha Phi Sorority. She is a two-year Mortar Board Notable and received both the Dean Helen Snyder Scholarship and Beadle Scholarship.

 

Hailey Damrow

Philanthropy Co-Chair

Hailey Damrow, daughter of Jodi Damrow and the late Marty Damrow of Holdrege, is majoring in nutrition, exercise and health science and is pre-physical therapy. Hailey is vice president foundation for Delta Gamma Sorority, a Roper Project counselor in the Nebraska Human Resources Institute, a nursing home volunteer, a Panhellenic Recruitment Guide, a physical therapy technician, and works with Read to the Blind at NCBVI. She is a peer mentor for the Honors Program, a UCARE participant, and a Canfield Scholar. 

 

Sean Fisher

Treasurer

     

Sean Fisher, son of Todd and Cathy Fisher of Omaha, is majoring in business administration pre-med. Sean is a member of the Nebraska Husker football team, participates in various student-athlete hospital and school visits, and is a former member of the Football Unity Council. He is CoSIDA Academic All-American, a LeRossignol Scholar, recipient of the George Finley Sullivan Scholarship, and is Academic All-Conference for the Big XII and Big Ten.

  

Jared Froehlich

Homecoming

     

Jared Froehlich, son of Monte and Lisa Froehlich of Lincoln, is majoring in international business with a minor in Spanish. Jared is a Dance Marathon morale captain, Pledge Educator and former Rush chairman for Farmhouse Fraternity, Leadership Team for Navigators, received Certificate of High Scholarship, and member of both Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma. He received the Nebraska Achievement Scholarship, L & M Pankonin Fund and the Ben

  

Victoria Fry

Homecoming

Victoria Fry, daughter of Mitch and Meredith Fry of Lincoln, is majoring in chemical engineering. Victoria is co-president of the Society of Women Engineers, social chair for Engineering Diplomats, lead WIIE chair for Engineering Ambassadors, UCARE participant, member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, and studied engineering abroad in France. She received the Schewe College of Engineering Leadership Award, is a Success Scholar, and participated in an internship rotation at Exxon Mobil. 

  

Emily German

People Who Inspire Co-Chair

Emily German, daughter of Allen and Cheryl German of Humphrey, is majoring in advertising and public relations and art. Emily is the former Philanthropy director and E-Communications director for Delta Gamma Sorority, LDP Project co-chair for the Nebraska Human Resources Institute, Kick-off chair and Fundraising chair for Relay for Life, Public Relations chair for FOCUSgreek, member of Alpha Lambda Delta Phi Eta Leadership Fraternity, and student leader and Bible study leader for FOCUS. She is on the Dean's List and received both the Ronald Scheerer Scholarship and G & L Schleich Scholarship.

  

Kelsey Goodbary

Homecoming

Kelsey Goodbary, daughter of Jim and Jana Siemonsma of Ft. Calhoun, is majoring in nutrition, exercise and health science with minors in humanities in medicine and chemistry. Kelsey is PALS Project co-chair for the Nebraska Human Resources Institute, an Honors Program peer mentor leader, Pre-Health Club vice president, Anatomy teaching assistant, UCARE participant and genetics mentor. She is a UNL Regents Scholar and recipient of both the Ardith and Anna Von Housen Scholarship and Gold President's Volunteer Service Award.

 

Monica Ann Krause

Scholarship Chair

Monica Ann Krause, daughter of Michael and Susan Krause of Omaha, is majoring in biological systems engineering. Monica is vice president of Chi Omega Sorority, an Honors Program peer mentor leader, Dance Marathon family representative, counselor for Nebraska Human Resources Institute, UCARE participant through Pannier Lab, and member of Tau Beta Pi. She is a UNL Regents Scholar, Chi Omega Pearl of Inspiration recipient, and is in the UNL Honors Program.

 

Kayla Rae Kumm

Professor of the Month

Kayla Rae Kumm, daughter of Steve and Cynthia Kumm of Wausa, is majoring in biochemistry with minors in chemistry and communication studies. Kayla is a biochemistry Student Ambassador, Public Policy Center Undergraduate Research Assistant, Honors Thesis research, vice president of NU Meds, St. Elizabeth's Hospital volunteer, and participant in Summer Medical and Dental Education Program at UNMC. She is a UNL Regents Scholar, is in the UNL Honors Program, and is on the CASNR Dean's List.

 

Hannah Lambert

Historian

Hannah Lambert, daughter of Sam and Kelle Lambert of Lincoln, is majoring in music education with minors in communication studies and psychology. Hannah is a former New Student Enrollment Orientation Leader, member of the Student Advisory Board for Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, co-president, co-founder and co-director of Boots & Cats, trombone leadership in the Cornhusker Marching Band, Lincoln All-City Girls Choir assistant director, and part of the American Choral Directors Association. She is a UNL Regents Scholar, in the UNL Honors Program, and is on the Dean's List.

  

Emily Martinez

Vice-President

 

Emily Martinez, daughter of Al and Jill Martinez of Ralston, is majoring in theatre performance and theatre management. Emily is a member of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Student Advisory Board, Fine Arts College Lied Center Student Representative, former New Student Enrollment Orientation Leader, Fine Arts Ambassador, Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film Faculty Liaison, and member of the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film Awards and Distinction Committee. She was nominated for the Kennedy Center's Irene Ryan Acting Award, is a Felton-Alice Howell Scholar, and is on the Dean's List.

 

Brandon Nieveen

Selections

Brandon Nieveen, son of Tom and Colleen Nieveen of Sterling, is majoring in electrical engineering and computer engineering. Brandon is a Child's Project co-chair in the Nebraska Human Resources Institute, Executive Sponsorship chair for The Big Event, president of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Honors Ambassador, and member of Order of Omega. He received both the Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship and the Donald and Mary Weibke Award, and is a David Distinguished Scholar.

 

Brock Taylor Rezny

Social Chair

Brock Taylor Rezny, son of Russ and Lori Rezny of Wilber, is majoring in elementary education. Brock is a Clifton Project counselor in the Nebraska Human Resources Institute, Dance Marathon family representative and Head of Hospitality, Sponsorship chair for The Big Event, secretary for the Student Education Association of Nebraska, recruitment chair for Alpha Gamma Sigma Fraternity, and a member of Scarlet Guard. He is on the CEHS Dean's List, received the Mary Lee Swanson Scholarship, and earned acceptance into Teachers College.

 

Kimberly Schumacher

People who Inspire Co-Chair

Kimberly Schumacher, daughter of Gary and Carla Schumacher of Humphrey, is majoring in hospitality, restaurant and tourism management. Kimberly is president of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, LDP Project counselor in the Nebraska Human Resources Institute, New Student Enrollment Orientation Leader, catering director for Dance Marathon, and is a member of FOCUS Bible Study. She received the Esther Freshman Memorial Scholarship, the Lindsay Holy Family Scholarship, and the Rick Beller Memorial Scholarship.

 

Ty J. Schurr

Selections

Ty J. Schurr, son of Jerry and Linda Schurr of Farnam, is majoring in agribusiness. Ty is former Scholarship chair and New Member Education chair for Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, president-elect of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Advisory Board, Department of Agricultural Economics Ambassador, president of the Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness Club, vice president of the Interfraternity Council Exec Team, and is a TeamMates mentor. He is on the Dean's List, has received his American FFA Degree, and has been a recipient of the Nebraska Bankers Association Scholarship for the past three years.

  

Michael Sholes

Initiation Co-Chair

Michael Sholes, son of Carolyn and Kevin Johnson of Ainsworth and Kirk and Karen Sholes of Inman, is majoring in broadcast journalism with a minor in history. Michael is president and former vice president of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications Student Advisory Board, sports staff on 90.3 KRNU campus radio, member of the Newman Center, and participates in intramural sports. He is a UNL Regents Scholar, and received both the Omaha Press Club Scholarship and Bentley Student Journalism Scholarship.

 

Kerry Swanson

President

Kerry Swanson, son of Melda Musick and Douglas Swanson of Champion, is majoring in forensic science. Kerry is president of Alpha Gamma Sigma Fraternity, member of the CASNR Advisory Board, Dance Marathon family representative, Freshmen Campus Leadership Associates, Heartland Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor, and is part of the FFA Alumni Club. He is the Nebraska FFA State vice president, has received his American FFA Degree, and is on the CASNR Dean's List.

 

Candace Towns

Initiation Co-Chair

Candace Towns, daughter of Linda and Craig Towns of Sioux Falls, SD, is majoring in psychology with a sociology minor. Candace is the Big Red Welcome Coordinator for New Student Enrollment, vice president of the Arts and Sciences Student Advisory Board, former assistant new member educator for Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, Dance Marathon morale captain, parliamentarian for Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, and participates in Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Corps. She is a member of Psi Chi Honor Fraternity, is a Canfield Scholar, and is on the Dean's List/4.0 Honor Roll. 

Ian Vosburg

Fundraising Co-Chair

Ian Vosburg, son of Scott and Euna Vosburg of Holdrege, is majoring in political science with minors in communication studies, history and film studies. Ian is Logistics chair for The Big Event, member of Government Liaison Committee, peer mentor for the Honors Program, Social chair for Honors Ambassadors, New Student Enrollment Orientation Leader, and co-Founder of the Soap Carving Club. He is a UNL Regents Scholar, a Top Scholar, and is on the Dean's List. 

 


Katelyn Vrtiska

Extensions Chair

Katelyn Vrtiska, daughter of Lee and Ray Vrtiska of Omaha, is majoring in accounting with Spanish and math minors. Katelyn is Campus Activities chair for Chi Omega Sorority, vice president of marketing for Beta Gamma Sigma, a Dance Marathon morale captain, member of Husker Choices, a Greek Ambassador, and is a TeamMates mentor. She is a National Merit Scholar, a member of the UNL Honors Program, and is on the Dean's List. 

  

Zach Watson

Technology Chair

Zach Watson, son of Don and Christy Watson of Lincoln, is majoring in economics with business management and psychology minors. Zach is president of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, former Risk Management chair of Phi Delta Theta, president of Husker Choices, TeamMates mentor, former ASUN Senator, and is a member of the Alcohol Commission. He received the Laura Cockson Memorial Scholarship, is a Canfield Scholar, and is on the Dean's List.

 

Lauren White

Selections

Lauren White, daughter of Dan and Robin White of Kansas City, MO, is majoring in criminal justice/pre-law with a minor in English. Lauren is vice president of Member Education and former director of Public Relations for Delta Gamma Sorority, president of the Criminal Justice Student Association, member of Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honors Fraternity, Team Recruitment co-chair for Relay for Life, Panhellenic Recruitment Guide, and an athletic department tutor. She received both the Leveraging Leaders Scholarship and Millard American Legion Scholarship, and is on the Dean's List.

 

Bethany Wood

Apparel and Communications Chair

     

Bethany Wood, daughter of Paul and Vonnie Wood of Lincoln, is majoring in elementary and special education. Bethany is a peer mentor for the Honors Program, former Education vice president for Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Scarlet Guard member, member of Pi Lambda Theta Professional Honor Society of Educators, and member of the Council for Exceptional Children. She is a UNL Regents Scholar, recipient of the College of Education and Human Sciences Wayne Reed Memorial Fund Scholarship, and is on the CEHS Dean's List.