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Finlandia University Class of 2009

Hancock – May 14, 2009 

Finlandia University is pleased to announce that 108 bachelor and associate degrees were awarded to the university’s Class of 2009 at Commencement exercises May 3, 2009.

Degrees conferred to Finlandia’s Class of 2009 are: 8 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees in Elementary Education, 4 B.A.s in Liberal Studies, 1 B.A. in Liberal Studies: English; 1 B.A. in Liberal Studies: Social Science; and 5 B.A.s in Human Services; 28 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degrees; 13 Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degrees; 14 Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degrees; 12 Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees in Criminal Justice, 15 A.A.S. degrees in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA); and 7 Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) degrees.

The 2009 graduating students, the degrees they earned, their minor or concentration, and their hometowns, are below:

UPPER PENINSULA COUNTIES

Baraga County

Chaslyn Jill Duffek, B.F.A.-Fiber Arts, Fashion Design, Pelkie, Michigan

Jacquelyn Ann Hakala, B.A.-Liberal Studies, Pelkie, Michigan

Lisa Marie Harden, B.A.-Elementary Education, Baraga, Michigan

Elizabeth Anne Hendrickson, B.A.-Elementary Education, L’Anse, Michigan

Courtney Elaine Loosemore, B.S.N., L’Anse, Michigan

Katelyn Ann Maki, B.S.N., L’Anse, Michigan

Tammy Marie Perry, B.S.N., L’Anse, Michigan

Vicki Lynn Peterson, B.S.N., Pelkie, Michigan

Whitney Noel Sirard, B.F.A.-Graphic Design, L’Anse, Michigan

Bobbi Megan Teddy, B.S.N., L’Anse, Michigan

Fawntelle Shalaine Williams, B.A.-Elementary Education, Skanee, Michigan

Delta County

Kyle R. Kelley, A.A.S.-Criminal Justice, Gladstone, Michigan

Cassandra Ann Strem, A.A.S.-Physical Therapist Assistant, Escanaba, Michigan

Dickinson County

Brittany Marie Gagnon, A.A.S.-Physical Therapist Assistant, Vulcan, Michigan

Bonnie Lee Johnson, A.A.S.-Physical Therapist Assistant, Kingsford, Michigan

Casey Lynn Luke, B.S.N., Iron Mountain, Michigan

Jordan Louis Siegler, B.F.A.-Product Design, Felch, Michigan

Houghton County

Keith Michael Anderson, A.A.S.-Criminal Justice, Laurium, Michigan

Karen Suzanne Anderson, B.S.N., Laurium, Michigan

Jessica Lynn Blake, A.A.S.-Criminal Justice, Chassell, Michigan

Colleen Mary Carroll, B.F.A.-Ceramic Design, Calumet, Michigan

Amber Lelyn Castro, A.A.S.-Physical Therapist Assistant, Hancock, Michigan

Amy J. Daavettila, B.S.N., Hancock, Michigan

Michael John Datto, B.A.-Elementary Education, Atlantic Mine, Michigan

Kara E. Destrampe, A.A.S.-Physical Therapist Assistant, Lake Linden, Michigan

Heidi A. Duex, B.A.-Elementary Education, Dollar Bay, Michigan

Kathryn A Fredianelli, A.A.S.-Physical Therapist Assistant, Hancock, Michigan

Kristi Lynn Fulfer, B.F.A.-Graphic Design, Hancock, Michigan

Tamar Gail Gagnon, B.S.N., Atlantic Mine, Michigan

Jill Marie Heide, B.S.N., Lake Linden, Michigan

Jeremy Michael Huuki, A.A.S.-Criminal Justice, Tamarack City, Michigan

Theresa Lynne Jarman, A.A.S.-Physical Therapist Assistant, Chassell, Michigan

Keith Edward Kangas, B.S.N., Lake Linden, Michigan

Stacy Ellen Karvonen, B.F.A.-Fiber Arts, Fashion Design, Nisula, Michigan

Rachel Anne Kerttu, B.S.N., Lake Linden, Michigan

Krystel Lee Killian, B.S.N., A.A.S.-Criminal Justice, Lake Linden, Michigan

Ansley Knoch, B.F.A.-Fiber Arts, Fashion Design, Hancock, Michigan

Frederick W. Knoch, B.F.A.-Product Design, Hancock, Michigan

Kelly Beth Kotaniemi, A.A.S.-Criminal Justice, Calumet, Michigan

Tabitha Michelle Kuopus, B.S.N., Dollar Bay, Michigan

Christian Bruneau Kurtti, B.A.-Elementary Education, Houghton, Michigan

Kevin Michael LaRoux, A.A.S.-Criminal Justice, Lake Linden, Michigan

Roy Charles Lask, A.G.S., South Range, Michigan

Jayson Douglas Maijala, A.A.S.-Physical Therapist Assistant, Dollar Bay, Michigan

Ibolya Summer Manderfield, B.S.N., Houghton, Michigan

Carrice Chardin McKinstry, B.F.A.-Illustration, Hancock, Michigan

Blake Richard Miller, B.B.A.-Sports Management, Hancock, Michigan

Audrey Lee Mills, B.S.N., Laurium, Michigan

Salome Elifadhili Mnzava, B.B.A.-Accounting, Hancock, Michigan, and Tanzania (listed twice)

Lisa Ann Naber, A.A.S.-Physical Therapist Assistant, Houghton, Michigan

Steven S. Palek, B.A.-Liberal Studies, Hancock, Michigan

Anne C. J. Patrick, B.F.A.-Fiber Arts, Fashion Design, Hancock, Michigan

Jamie Marie Peryam, B.S.N., Hancock, Michigan

Ashley Marie Puska, A.G.S., Atlantic Mine, Michigan

Melinda Sue Seppanen, B.A.-Rural Human Services, Atlantic Mine, Michigan

Todd Alan Staricha, B.B.A.-Accounting, Calumet, Michigan

Kimberly Jean Tober, B.S.N., Lake Linden, Michigan

Marinda P. Tolksdorf, B.S.N., Houghton, Michigan

Lauren Rae VanderLind, B.A.-Liberal Studies: English, Hancock, Michigan

Jessica Lynn Voght, A.A.S.-Criminal Justice, Hancock, Michigan

Jessica Lynn Voght, B.A.-Rural Human Services, Hancock, Michigan

Megan Wilson, B.A.-Liberal Studies, Houghton, Michigan

Hannah Jean Holsworth, B.S.N., Houghton and Gwinn, Michigan (listed twice)

Iron County

Medea Ann Klima, B.A.-Rural Human Services, Alpha, Michigan

Jocelyn Edward Martin, B.F.A.-Studio Arts-Drawing and Painting, Crystal Falls, Michigan

Ashley Mae Metz, B.B.A.-Accounting, Crystal Falls, Michigan

Jonica Rhea Ropiak, B.S.N., Crystal Falls, Michigan

Tucker Richard Thoreson, B.B.A.-Sports Management, Crystal Falls, Michigan

Keweenaw County

Jessica Ila Coltas, B.S.N., Copper Harbor, Michigan

Nicole Marie deBeaubien, A.A.S.-Criminal Justice, Mohawk, Michigan

Karen Elizabeth Koljonen, A.A.S.-Physical Therapist Assistant, Mohawk, Michigan

Luce County

Johnna De Taylor, A.A.S.-Physical Therapist Assistant, Newberry, Michigan

Mackinaw County

Elizabeth Ruth Marie Reno, B.A.-Liberal Studies: Social Science, Hessel, Michigan

Marquette County

Lindsey Jo Antilla, B.S.N., Republic, Michigan

Corey Mitchell Blake, B.B.A.-Criminal Justice, Marquette, Michigan

Nathan James Dodge, A.A.S.-Criminal Justice, Negaunee, Michigan

Hannah Jean Holsworth, B.S.N., Houghton & Gwinn, Michigan (listed twice)

Keith Alan Johnstone, B.B.A.-Marketing, Marquette, Michigan

Jennette Marie Katona, B.F.A.-Graphic Design, Negaunee, Michigan

Megan Lynn Neumann, A.A.S.-Physical Therapist Assistant, Marquette, Michigan

Joshua Daniel Paquette, B.B.A.-Criminal Justice, Marquette, Michigan

Melissa Sue Peterson, B.S.N., Little Lake, Michigan Marquette

Jennifer Violet Marie VanOverloop, B.A.-Rural Human Services, Marquette, Michigan

Ontonagon County

Christine Mae Zimmer, A.A.S.-Physical Therapist Assistant, Ontonagon, Michigan

LOWER PENINSULA COUNTIES

Kalkaska County

Linzy Leigh Monticello, A.A.S.-Criminal Justice, Rapid River, Michigan

Kent County

Menchie Cuda Maduyag, A.G.S., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Otsego County

Adele Marie Horrigan, B.B.A.-Accounting, Gaylord, Michigan

Andrew W. Kirt, B.B.A.-Marketing, Gaylord, Michigan

Macomb County

Darryl Ronald Sage, B.B.A.-Management Information Systems, Sports Management, Warren, Michigan

St. Clair County

Kristy Anne Coughlin, B.S.N., Algonac, Michigan

Wayne County

Jennifer Lynn Hamel, B.F.A.-Graphic Design, Livonia, Michigan

California

Lance Eugene Hunter Jr., B.A.-Liberal Studies, Hilmar, California

Jessica Janel Millar, B.F.A.-Graphic Design, Acton, California

Selena Tina Patolo, B.S.N., Concord, California

Colorado

Chase Greer Gillespie, B.B.A.-Sports Management and Marketing, Loveland, Colorado

Minnesota

Heidi Rose Butler, B.A.-Elementary Education, Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota

Amy Beth Danielson, B.S.N., Centerville, Minnesota

Kendra Mary Halonen, A.A.S.-Physical Therapist Assistant, Delano, Minnesota

Wisconsin

Erik Dale Bresette, A.A.S.-Criminal Justice, Bayfield, Wisconsin

Benjamin John LaCombe, B.B.A.-Sports Management, Marinette, Wisconsin

Nolan Kris Laho, A.A.S.-Criminal Justice, Bristol, Wisconsin

Karilyn Kaye Noll, B.A.-Elementary Education, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Molly J. Raab, A.A.S.-Physical Therapist Assistant, Deerbrook, Wisconsin

Melissa Lee Skarda, B.A.-Rural Human Services, Pound, Wisconsin

Dorianne Vassar, B.S.N., Florence, Wisconsin

Japan

Toshiyuki Mita, A.G.S., Nagoya Aichi, Japan

Takaaki Niikura, A.G.S., Chigasaki, Japan

Kazuki Nishiyama, A.G.S., Suginami-ku Tokyo, Japan

Kumiko Takahashi, A.G.S.,Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan

Tanzania

Salome Elifadhili Mnzava, B.B.A.-Accounting, Hancock, Michigan, and Tanzania (listed twice)

For additional information, please contact the office of Finlandia University Provost Dr. Jeanne Rellahan at 906-487-7512.

 

 

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