The following area students graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in August:
Spencer Spaulding, Bachelor of Science, Major in Exercise and Sport Science: Sport Management, Honors
Aaron Benson, Bachelor of Science, Major in Exercise and Sport Science: Exercise Science – Fitness Track
Jordan Lucas, Bachelor of Science, Major in General Studies
Josh Lisney, Bachelor of Science, Major in Exercise and Sport Science: Sport Management
Erik Strand, Bachelor of Science, Major in Exercise and Sport Science: Exercise Science – Fitness Track
Hayes Probus, Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry: ACS Certification
Callie Thundercloud, Bachelor of Science, Marketing Major
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Jamie Johnson, Bachelor of Science, Major in Public Health and Community Health Education
Matthew Barbour, Master of Science, Biology: concentration in aquatic sciences
Megan Bradshaw, Master of Education – Professional Development, Professional Development: Educational Leadership and Focus on the Director of Education
Dillon Martinez, Master of Science, Exercise and Sport Sciences: Teaching Physical Education
Jared Halambeck, Bachelor of Science, Major in Exercise and Sport Science: Exercise Science – Fitness Track, Honors
Grace Jarzemsky, Master of Science in Education, Professional Development: Focus on the Learning Community
Lauren Langenhorst, Master of Science in Education, Professional Development: Focus on the Learning Community
Meredith Liermann, Bachelor of Science, Communication Specialization: Focus on Organizational and Professional Communication
Anna Lively, Bachelor of Science, Major in Psychology
Kyle McElligott, Bachelor of Science, Major in Computer Science
Alivia Miller, Bachelor of Science, Major in Public Health and Community Health Education, with Distinction
Tyler Morache, Bachelor of Science, major in radiotherapy, with distinction
Gretchen Paquette, Master of Science in Education, Professional Development: Focus on the Learning Community
Victor Ross, Scientific Baccalaureate, Marketing Major
Nicklaus Schanen, Scientific Baccalaureate, Major in General Studies
Emily Vlachina, Bachelor of Science, Major in Psychology
Mikaela Weihing, Arts Associate, Liberal Arts
Haley Williams, Master of Science in Education, Professional Development: Focus on the Learning Community
Braden Youngman, Bachelor of Science, Major in Leisure Management: Generalist Focus
Jocie Zaja, Master of Science in Education, Professional Development: Focus on the Learning Community
Tori Williams, Bachelor of Science, Major in Radiotherapy, Honors
Nicole Winiarczyk, Bachelor of Science, Major in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Bennett Bartheld, Bachelor of Arts, Major in Public Administration
Rithvik Hari, Bachelor of Science, Major in Radiotherapy
Colin Stiemke, Master of Science in Education, Professional Development: Focus on the Learning Community
Sawyer Ellsworth, Bachelor of Science, Major in Radiotherapy, High Honors
Jaiden Birtzer, Bachelor of Science, Major in Public Health and Community Health Education
Whitney Beckstrand, Master of Science in Education, Professional Development: Focus on the Learning Community
Jacob Strangstalien, Bachelor of Science, Major in Exercise and Sport Science: Sport Management
Kjersten Walleser, Master of Science in Education, Professional development: focus on the learning community
Mathias Klingemann, Bachelor of Science, Leisure Management specialization: focus on outdoor recreation, with distinction
Sam Loughan, Bachelor of Science, Major in Accounting, Honors
Claire Baur, Master of Science in Education, Professional Development: Focus on the Learning Community
Bradley Ellings, Master of Science in Education, Professional Development: Focus on the Learning Community
Trisha Johnson, Master of Science in Education, Professional Development: Focus on the Learning Community
Meet these 28 notable alumni of UW-La Crosse
Shelmina Abji, 1985, computer science
Former vice president of IBM Global Microsoft Alliance.
Dylan Bates, 1999, physiotherapy
Former CEO of ATI Physical Therapy.
Barry Beaty, 1971, biology
Scientist researching mosquito-borne diseases.
Jason Church, 2011, political science
Former US Army captain, Purple Heart recipient.
Russell Cleary, 1951-53, pre-law
Former Chairman of G. Heileman Brewing Co.
Darryle Clott, 1966, English and History; 1971, master’s degree in education
Holocaust educator, high school teacher, community ambassador.
Barbara Gibson, 1978, physical education / teaching
Former UW-L gymnastics coach, led the program to 17 national titles.
Brian Gutekunst, 2016, sports management
General Manager of the Green Bay Packers.
Roger Harring, 1958, physical education / teaching
Former UW-L football coach, program led to three national titles.
Amy Huchthausen, 1999, sports management
Commissioner of the America East Conference, a Division I athletic conference in the northeastern United States.
Theodore Knudson, 1960, general and physical sciences
Former head of American and European manned space programs.
Sandra Lee, 1983-85
Chief of American television and author.
Patricia Loew, 1974, mass communication
Filmmaker, journalist and educator specializing in Wisconsin Native American history and culture.
Truman Lowe, 1969, arts education
American artist and teacher Ho-Chunk.
Greg Mahairas, 1982, microbiology
Chairman of Koan AgroScience and rice genome mapper.
Cynthia Marten, 1988, primary education
Superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District.
Bill Miller, 2010, honorary degree
Three-time Grammy Award-winning Native American singer-songwriter.
Hollie Nyseth Brehm, 2008, sociology
Sociologist and professor researching the causes and effects of genocide.
Jon Otterstatter, 1983, computer science
Co-founder and CEO of Preventice Solutions, a mobile healthcare company.
James Reynolds, 1977, political science
Founder, Chairman and CEO of the investment company Loop Capital.
Andrew Rock, 2004, finance
Sprinter, 2004 Olympic gold medalist in the men’s 4x400m relay.
Jennifer Shilling, 1992, political science
Wisconsin State Senator representing the counties of La Crosse, Vernon, Crawford and Monroe.
Barbara Skogen, 1967, medical technology
Entrepreneur, Festival Foods business owner, philanthropist.
Patrick Stephens, 1971, education
Retired professional fundraiser, community ambassador.
Christopher Sund, 1987, political science
Former commander of the Coronado naval base.
Dan Smyczek, 1993, political science
Milwaukee Bucks Vice President of Public Relations.
James Van Tassel, 1951, education
Inventor, co-developer of the portable calculator.
Sharon Weston Broome, 1978, mass communication
Mayor-President of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, former journalist and teacher.
Did you know that the director of “Rebel Without a Cause” and the first black American to compete in the Olympics both have connections to La Crosse?
These photos are filled with many familiar faces and places from our region’s past.
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