By Skylar Reestman
Student intern
A number of local students earned diplomas at college graduation exercises during December. Among them were:
University of Nebraska-Kearney
Former Pope John XXIII student Gracie Bullock of Neligh earned a bachelor’s degree in social work.
Brooke Ritterbush of Petersburg graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education majoring in elementary education.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Pope John XXIII graduate Chad Bode of Elgin graduated from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science.
Charlie Brockhaus of Elgin graduated from the College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with highest distinction.
Devyn Kallhoff of Neligh graduated from the College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Scott Ketteler of Petersburg graduated from the College of Education and Human Sciences with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences
Former Pope John graduate Mallory Pochop finished her Graduate Studies with a Master of Science.
Wayne State College
Erin Beckman, former Pope John XXIII student from Elgin, graduated with Bachelor of Arts in English Language Arts Education 7-12.
Former Elgin Public Schools graduate Dylan Behnk of Elgin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education PK-12, and a minor in Coaching.
Natilee Payne of Neligh graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood Education PK-3, and Reading/Writing PK-6
Ronald Beacom of Neligh graduated with specialist in Education for school administration and educational leadership.
Kylie Thiele of Clearwater graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Inclusive Birth-grade 3 non-certified and a minor in public and global health, and biology.
Pope John graduate Cole Preister of Petersburg graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in human services.
