Friday, May 2, 2025

Media Presentation and Processional

Welcome and Introductions
Cherlynn Bennett, ‘85
President, Ball State University Nursing Alumni Society

 

Welcome from the Class
Grace Riane Bagwell, Vice President
May 2025 Baccalaureate Nursing Class

 

Guest Speaker

Anna Baker, AS ‘97, BS ‘02, MS ‘16
Assistant Clinical Lecturer, School of Nursing

 

Class Pledge
Chloe Jo Christman, Treasurer
Allison Margaret Burton, Parliamentarian
May 2025 Baccalaureate Nursing Class

 

Presentation and Pinning of Nursing Students
Suzanne Sell
Instructor of Nursing, School of Nursing

Jessica Duncan, ‘02, MS ‘16
Assistant Clinical Lecturer of Nursing and Baccalaureate Programs Director

 

Remarks from the Class President
Katharine Elizabeth Wrin, President
May 2025 Baccalaureate Nursing Class

 

Presentation of the Ball State University Outstanding Nursing Student
Grace Krider, ‘23
Ball State University Nursing Alumni Society Board of Directors

 

Presentation of the College of Health Red Feather Award 
Nick Atlas, Director of Student Services, College of Health

 

Presentation of Departmental Honors in Nursing
Dr. Karrie Osborne, Director, School of Nursing

 

Closing Remarks
Kathryn Elizabeth Coy, Secretary
May 2025 Baccalaureate Nursing Class

 

Recessional
Please remain seated until the class has completed the recessional.

 

Baccalaureate Nursing Program Graduating Class of May 2025

Class Officers

Katharine Elizabeth Wrin – President
Grace Riane Bagwell – Vice President
Kathryn Elizabeth Coy – Secretary
Chloe Jo Christman – Treasurer
Allison Margaret Burton – Parliamentarian

 

Eliza Ann Bader
Allison Marie Baker
Addisyn MaRae Barbosa
Kayci Marie Barker
Hailey Nicole Bell
Chelsea Elizabeth Blankenship
Kiersten Elise Boots
Lauren Irene Bowen
Mariah N. Brown
Gabrielle Nicole Carmack
Megan Brianne Cartwright
Shelby Elizabeth Christman
Baylee A. Clarke
Weston Philip Clay
Samantha Katherine Cohen
Addison Johanna Dennis
Mason Michael DeNoon
Taylor Alexis Edwards
Cade Mason Ehlinger
Luke J. Enneking
Alexa B. Faulkner
Brittney Fayne
Kyndal N. Fields
Alyssa Marie Flowers
Alyssa Summer Fry
Amiya L Fullen
Mariela Giselle Gonzalez
Paige Kristine Henschen
Madelyn Nicholas Hobart
Lindsey Hormell
Madeline Rae Huser
Emily K Jones
Makenna Adele Jurkaites
Katelyn Anne Keough
Betsy Folger King
Lucie A Lottes
Jerry Christopher Lynn
Emily C. Manship
Velantina Masse-Thimothus
Emma Elizabeth Jane McCloskey
Elizabeth Margaretta McClure
Solange Alysse Michel
Abigail Christine Moher
Sandra Eola Najib
Hoang Huy Nguyen
Fiyinfoluwa Esther Olowu
Morgan L. Parrett
Kennedy Marie Peggs
Olivia Marie Powers
Elaine Ruth Quirke
Katianna Ilona Richardson
Dylan Wayne Roach
Kaitlin Olivia Rogers
Angie C. Romo-Juarez
Ava June Rush
Takota Eugene Russ
Jamie Lee Schaller
Paige Emma Siefring
Isaac Monroe Smith
Cassandra M. Soliday
Rylan Lee Speek
Tabitha M. Stevens
Jaime Nicole Stortz
Katherine Leigh Stoy
Emily G. Studebaker
Addison Laine Sweet
April D. Tripp
Callie Elaine Wells
Julia Lynn Wiggins
Maureen Sarah Willauer
Abigail Riley Winland

 

Interpretation of the Pin

The gold pin or medal, which nursing baccalaureate program graduates will wear, incorporates elements of the Ball State University brand. The pin is symbolic of the nurse in the practice of the profession of nursing.
Beneficence, the statue in the brand mark and on Ball State’s campus, is symbolic of the Ball family’s philanthropic contributions to the state, the community, and particularly to the education of young people.

The pin represents:

Knowledge gained in the pursuit of an education and to be gained as the individual continues to grow personally and professionally in the pursuit of the chosen career
Love gained through understanding and appreciation of the democratic process, the dignity of humanity, and the mutual respect of individuals
Loyalty given to the school, family, and colleagues and to be given to the employer in the pursuit of the practice of the profession
Charity given to all, whether they be neighbors, friend, or client and to be given in the application of the art of nursing.
These characteristics are the art and science of nursing.

Graduates:
The alumni and faculty challenge you to wear your pin with pride; remember its symbolism – knowledge, love, loyalty, and charity; grow in your profession, and practice with integrity.

 

 

Ball State University Nursing Alumni Society 2024-2025 Board of Directors Officers

Cherlynn Bennett, ’85, President
Gary Huey, ’86, Vice President
Shane House, ’03, Secretary
Linda Siktberg, ’74, Treasurer

 

Class Advisors

Suzanne Sell
Instructor of Nursing, School of Nursing

 

Jessica Duncan, ‘02, MS ‘16
Assistant Clinical Lecturer of Nursing and Baccalaureate Programs Director