Luther College seniors
inducted
into Phi Beta Kappa
April 24, 2008
57 Luther seniors were inducted into the Luther College chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa national academic honor society at a ceremony held Sunday, April 6 in the Luther Center for Faith and Life on Luther Campus.
Britta Anderson, of Thompson, Iowa, is the daughter of Steve and Sharyl Anderson of Thompson. She is majoring in biology and chemistry at Luther.
Laura Anderson, of New Ulm, Minn., is the daughter of Robyn and Jon Anderson of New Ulm. She is majoring in biology at Luther.
Katie Benson, of Bemidji, Minn., is the daughter of Craig and Barb Benson of Bemidji. She is majoring in math and religion at Luther.
Angela Blewett, of Verona, Wis., is the daughter of Tom and Cindy Blewett of Verona. She is majoring in music at Luther.
Jenessa Bonikowske, of Stevens Point, Wis., is the daughter of Dennis and Mary Lou Bonikowske of Stevens Point. She is majoring in English and psychology at Luther.
Tony Brantner, of Mason City, Iowa, is the son of Jerry and Maureen Brantner of Mason City. He is majoring in biology at Luther.
Erin Brock, of Neenah, Wis., is the daughter of Greg Brock and Wendy Wirth-Brock of Neenah. She is majoring in religion at Luther.
Amanda Brooks, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is the daughter of Philip and Diane Brooks and granddaughter of Lee Baierlein of Cedar Rapids. She is majoring in Spanish and education at Luther.
Sarah Carnes, of Cherokee, Iowa, is the daughter of Scott and Mary Carnes of Cherokee. She is majoring in communication studies and management at Luther.
Amy Christenson, of Wells, Minn., is the daughter of Linda Hagen of Wells. She is majoring in Spanish and psychology at Luther.
Megan Craven, of Englewood, Colo., is the daughter of Dave and Tammy Craven of Columbus, Ohio. She is majoring in French and history at Luther.
Jay Dicke, of Red Wing, Minn., is the son of Morris and Terri Dicke of Red Wing. He is majoring in Spanish and chemistry at Luther.
Rachel Durst, of Chaska, Minn., is the daughter of David and Diane Durst of Chaska. She is majoring in nursing at Luther.
Kelli Easley, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is the daughter of Mike and Denise Easley of Cedar Rapids. she is majoring in nursing at Luther.
Sarah Evans, of Cottage Grove, Wis., is the daughter of Connie and Doug Evans of Cottage Grove. She is majoring in psychology at Luther.
Rachel Feinstein, of Sioux Falls, S.D., is the daughter of Sherry and Marc Feinstein of Sioux Falls. She is majoring in Spanish and sociology at Luther.
Michelle Finlon, of Eagan, Minn., is the daughter of Jeanne and Michael Finlon of Eagan. She is majoring in psychology at Luther.
Ryan Fordice, of Dubuque, Iowa, is the son of Bill ('82) and Deb ('82) Fordice of Dubuque. He is majoring in music and religion at Luther.
Jenny Harrison, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is the daughter of Bob and Janis Harrison of Cedar Rapids. She is majoring in music at Luther.
Katherine Hartley, of Pierre, S.D., is the daughter of Mary and David Hartley of Pierre. She is majoring in English at Luther.
Abby Heidesch, of Granville, Iowa, is the daughter of Ken and Ann Heidesch of Granville. She is majoring in psychology and communication studies at Luther.
Nikki Helling, of Minnetonka, Minn., is the daughter of Erik and Jennifer Helling of Minnetonka. She is majoring in communication studies and Spanish at Luther.
Tyler Hendrickson, of Iowa City, Iowa, is the son of Eric and Mary Ann Hendrickson of Iowa City. He is majoring in music at Luther.
Annie Herrig, of Holy Cross, Iowa, is the daughter of Paul and Margie Herrig of Holy Cross. She is majoring in biology at Luther.
Jamie Huibregtse, of Fitchburg, Wis., is the daughter of Bruce and Diana Huibregtse of Fitchburg. She is majoring in Spanish and elementary education at Luther.
Laura Johnson, of St. Charles, Ill., is the daughter of Michael and Penny Johnson of St. Charles. She is majoring in anthropology at Luther.
Craig Keisler, of Urbandale, Iowa, is the son of Jeff and Kim Keisler of Urbandale. He is majoring in Spanish at Luther.
Kristopher G. Klein, of Urbandale, Iowa, is the son of Greg and Susan Klein of Urbandale. He is majoring in physics and mathematics at Luther.
Pat Knapp, of Chaska, Minn., is the son of Jim and Betsy Knapp of Chaska. He is majoring in political science and Spanish at Luther.
Danielle Knealing, of Coon Rapids, Minn., is the daughter of Dale and AnneLisa Knealing of Coon Rapids. She is majoring in biology at Luther.
Kelsey Korfhage, of Lyle, Minn., is the daughter of Jim and Pamela Sampson of Lyle. She is majoring in Music at Luther.
Jennifer Lambrecht, of Northfield, Minn., is the daughter of Rhonda Nelson (Northfield, Minn.) and Dennis Lambrecht (Montgomery, Minn.) of Northfield. She is majoring in biology at Luther.
Kathleen Lunsford, of Stacy, Minn., is the daughter of Beth and Duane Lunsford of Stacy. She is majoring in Biblical languages and anthropology at Luther.
Kjersten Mathsen, of Kenyon, Minn., is the daughter of Luther and Bobbi Mathsen of Kenyon. She is majoring in Spanish at Luther.
Tara Meade, of Iowa City, Iowa, is the daughter of Dan and Diane Dvorak of Iowa City. She is majoring in music at Luther.
Kari Myers, of Conrad, Iowa, is the daughter of Mike and Deb Myers of Conrad. She is majoring in English at Luther.
Cale Nelson, of Knoxville, Iowa, is the son of Conrad and Diane Nelson of Knoxville. He is majoring in mathematics, statistics and economics at Luther.
Peter Oppermann, of Brookfield, Wis., is the son of Mary Sue and James Oppermann of Brookfield. He is majoring in economics and mathematics at Luther.
David Osthus, of Sioux Falls, S.D., is the son of Tracie Osthus of Sioux Falls. He is majoring in mathematics and religion at Luther.
Marie Palmquist, of Plymouth, Minn., is the daughter of Debra and Philip Palmquist of Plymouth. She is majoring in music and English at Luther.
Tom Paradise, of Rochester, Minn., is the son of John and Linda Paradise of Rochester. He is majoring in music at Luther.
Josh Pettersen, of Minnetonka, Minn., is the daughter of Paul and Lisa Pettersen of Minnetonka. She is majoring in business management at Luther.
Rachel Prijatel, of Owatonna, Minn., is the daughter of Mike and Toni Prijatel of Owatonna. She is majoring in elementary education at Luther.
Nick Rechtzigel, of Farmington, Minn., is the son of Chuck and Nancy Rechzigel of Farmington. He is majoring in economics and Spanish at Luther.
Danielle Reitsma, of Waconia, Minn., is the daughter of Deb and Chris Chinander (Norwood Young America, Minn.) of Waconia. She is majoring in psychology at Luther.
Ben Reynolds, of Swea City, Iowa, is the son of Mark and Pam Reynolds of Swea City. He is majoring in biology at Luther.
Claire Schreiber, of Rochester, Minn., is the daughter of Dennis and Lou Ann Schreiber of Rochester. She is majoring in biology at Luther.
Ross Stedman, of Marine on St. Croix, Minn., is the son of Joel Stedman and Mary Skamser of Marine on St. Croix. He is majoring in business management at Luther.
Megan Stoner, of Strawberry Point, Iowa, is the daughter of Earl and Linda Stoner of Strawberry Point. She is majoring in music at Luther.
Maren Stumme-Diers, of Ixonia, Wis., is the daughter of Laurie and Paul Stumme-Diers of Ixonia. She is majoring in environmental studies and Spanish at Luther.
Ashley TeKippe, of Decorah, Iowa, is the daughter of George and Maureen TeKippe of Decorah. She is majoring in biology at Luther.
Julia Veltri, of Emmetsburg, Iowa, is the daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Frank and Marit Veltri of Emmetsburg. She is majoring in psychology and physical education at Luther.
Amanda Weber, of Hickory, North Car., is the daughter of Paul Weber and Florence Jowers of Hickory. She is majoring in music and art at Luther.
Sara Wenzel, of Winona, Minn., is the daughter of Lori and Steve Wenzel (Rosemount, Minn.) of Winona. She is majoring in economics and sociology at Luther.
Carl Westphal, of Chaseburg, Wis., is the son of Lanny and Marry Westphal of Chaseburg. He is majoring in mathematics and economics at Luther.
Tyler Wiese, of Albert Lea, Minn., is the son of Steve and Lee Wiese of Albert Lea. He is majoring in philosophy and political science at Luther.
Maia Yates, of Omaha, Neb., is the daughter of Lawrence and Bernice Yates of Omaha. She is majoring in philosophy and environmental studies at Luther.
Luther College is one of a select group of private liberal arts colleges in the United States with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Each year, Luther honors outstanding seniors with selection to Phi Beta Kappa. Members are elected on the basis of broad cultural interests, scholarly achievement and good character.
Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most respected undergraduate honors organization in the United States. The society has fostered and recognized excellence in the liberal arts and sciences since 1776, and the society’s distinctive emblem, a golden key, is widely recognized as a symbol of academic achievement.