Media Presentation and Processional 

Welcome and Introductions
Gary Huey, ’86, President
Ball State University Nursing Alumni Society Board of Directors 

Guest Speaker
Jessica Knapp, Assistant Clinical Lecturer of Nursing
Ball State School of Nursing Faculty

Class Pledge
Led by Class Officers

Presentation and Pinning  of Nursing Students
Susan Benner, MS ‘09
Assistant Clinical Lecturer of Nursing
Senior Baccalaureate Programs Director 

 

Class Advisors
Sydney Chism, Assistant Clinical Lecturer of Nursing
Jessica Knapp, Assistant Clinical Lecturer of Nursing

  

Remarks from the Class President
Jenna Brown, President
July 2026 Baccalaureate Nursing Class

 

Class Accomplishments
Dr. Karrie Osborne, ‘01, MS ‘12
Assistant Professor and Director 

  

Presentation of the Ball State University Outstanding Nursing Student
Gary Huey, ’86, President
Ball State University Nursing Alumni Society Board of Directors 

  

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

 

Graduating Class of July 2026 

Class Officers
Jenna Brown– President
Kendall Nicole Parker – Vice President
Tatyana Little – Secretary
Lilly Pacheco– Treasurer
Mallory Banks – Parliamentarian

 

Mallory P. Banks
Jenna M. Brown
Emily R. Dues
Gina N. Garcia
Destiny M. Ham
Allyson D. Herrington
Josie L. Hess
Mikiah E. Jones
Conner D. King
Katherine E. Kramer
Mackenzie E. Lange
Alexis M. Lawley
Margaret L. Lewis
Tatyana D. Little
Trista R. Lopez
Tatyana Magana
Silvia A. Montilla Custodio
Avery H.Newsome
Lilly K. Pacheco
Kendall N. Parker
Anniston A.Riley
Avery K. Rooze
McKinley M. Ruschak
Caidence J. Ryan
Lindley M.Steele
Mckaylin E. Turner
Ella N. Wettschurack
Sean M. Whittaker
Norah A. Williamson
Hannah J. Wilson

 

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