Eight students from the College of Education and Human Sciences were honored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at the annual Ivy Day ceremonies April 5.
The event, co-sponsored by Mortar Board and the Innocents Society, recognized outstanding contributions of students selected to serve in the two senior honorary organizations, as well as the achievements of current members and notable underclassmen and seniors.
Stacie Yost Higgins, founder of the nonprofit EDGE Nebraska City and a board leadership associate with the Nebraska Association of School Boards, delivered the keynote address.
Honorary memberships in the Innocents Society were presented to Yoanna Esquivel Greenwood, a lecturer in Spanish, and the late Greg Sharpe, senior announcer, host and producer with Nebraska Athletics.
Honorary Mortar Board memberships were presented to Mark C. Adams, assistant professor of instrumental music education, and Susan Sheridan, George Holmes University Professor of educational psychology and founding director of the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth Families and Schools.
The Innocents Society inducts 13 new members each spring, with selection based on leadership, academic achievement and service to the university and greater community. The Innocents Society was founded in 1903 to promote the spirit of the university and is the chancellor's senior honorary. It is uniquely Nebraskan.
New members of Mortar Board are tapped into the Black Masque Chapter each spring by Mortar Boarders wearing black masks and robes. The 25 new members were selected based on scholarship, leadership and service.
Following is the list of the CEHS students inducted into the Innocents Society and the Black Masque chapter of Mortar Board. Information includes each student’s hometown, major and parent names.
Innocents Society
- Reem Ahmed, Lincoln, Nebraska, psychology, and community health and wellness, Ahmed Ataelgied and Hana Elamin
- Jennifer Castor Cruz, Tecumseh, Nebraska, elementary education and special education (K-6), Erika Cruz and the late Arturo Castor
- Michelle Garcia-Barillas, Grand Island, Nebraska, secondary education (social science), Wilson Garcia Saquich
- Emma Lindsey, St. Paul, Minnesota, inclusive early childhood education, Christine Graves and Mark Lindsey
Mortar Board
- Matthew Dahlke, Kearney, Nebraska, nutrition, exercise and health science, Todd and Teresa Dahlke
- Laila Doyle, Edmond, Oklahoma, community health and wellness, Rod and Mia Doyle
- Mainor Ramirez Tercero, Grand Island, Nebraska, nutrition, exercise and health science, Florinda Ramirez and Ellmar Tercero
- Drew Rasmussen, Casper, Wyoming, nutrition science, Ted and Denise Rasmussen
College of Education and Human Sciences
Child, Youth and Family Studies
Nutrition and Health Sciences
Special Education and Communication Disorders
Teaching, Learning & Teacher Education
