Friday, July 18, 2025

Media Presentation and Processional

Welcome and Introductions
Melissa Matthews, ‘05
Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing
Ball State University Nursing Alumni Society Board of Directors

 

Welcome from the Class
Alexa Lynne Pfister, Vice President
July 2025 Baccalaureate Nursing Class

 

Guest Speaker
Pam Brelage, ‘96, MS ‘20
Assistant Clinical Lecturer, School of Nursing

 

Class Pledge
Lillian Christine Cheesman, Parliamentarian
July 2025 Baccalaureate Nursing Class

 

Presentation and Pinning of Nursing Students

Susan Benner, MS ‘09
Senior Baccalaureate Programs Director, School of Nursing

Suzanne Sell
Instructor of Nursing, School of Nursing

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

 

Remarks from the Class President
Madison Taylor Lawson, President
July 2025 Baccalaureate Nursing Class

 

Presentation of the Ball State University Outstanding Nursing Student
Melissa Matthews, ‘05
Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing
Ball State University Nursing Alumni Society Board of Directors

 

Thank You’s from the Graduating Class
Elise T. Hutchison, Treasurer
July 2025 Baccalaureate Nursing Class

 

Closing Remarks
Lily Rebecca Richardson, Secretary
July 2025 Baccalaureate Nursing Class

 

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

 

Baccalaureate Nursing Program Graduating Class of July 2025

Class Officers

Madison Taylor Lawson – President
Alexa Lynne Pfister – Vice President
Lily Rebecca Richardson – Secretary
Elise T. Hutchison – Treasurer
Lillian Christine Cheesman – Parliamentarian

 

Nicholas Jarron Alexander
Savannah Riley Burk
Taylor Leigh Burket
Rachael Annette Carlson
Madyson Suzanne-Marie Clousing
Alexandra Jane Daily
Anna Ruth Foley
Alexis Marie Hibbert
Kennedy Ann Lindvay
Devin Marie Lytle
Savannah Jolee McMichael
Samantha Oberc
Alexis Marie Oliver
Madison Elizabeth Saban
Alison Paige Sites
Abigail Elaine Sitzman
Miranda Sue Spitler
Kara Lynn Surguy
Paris Webster
Deanna Lynea West
Owen M. Wills

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 2025-2026 Board of Directors Officers

Gary Huey, ’86, President
Grace Krider ’23 Vice President
Shane House, ’03, Secretary
Linda Siktberg, ’74, Treasurer

Class Advisors

Suzanne Sell
Instructor of Nursing, School of Nursing

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