Midland University honored 14 students as 2022-23 Who’s Who Award recipients during a ceremony recently at the Olson Student Center.
The Who’s Who Award recognizes students for their academic achievement, service to their community, leadership in co-curricular activities, and potential for continued success beyond Midland University.
Recipients include:
Em Cunningham is from Platte Center and is the child of Sarah and Reeve Cunningham. Em is a senior Arts Management and Communication Studies major and is also working toward a certificate in diversity and inclusion. Em is a member of the Midland speech & debate team and is the President of PRISM.
Olivia Engel is from Columbus and is the daughter of Tracy and Kim Engel. She is a senior studying music education. During her time at Midland, Olivia has been a member of the women’s golf team, Cru, NMEA, SAAC, Phi Omega Sorority, choir, band, and theater productions. She has also worked as a resident advisor, admissions ambassador, and help desk employee.
Addison Johnson is from Kilgore and is the daughter of J.P. and Kimberly Johnson. She will graduate with degrees in Biology and Agribusiness. Addison has been involved in FCA, campus ministries, women’s flag football, volleyball, Phi Omega sorority, and has served as a resident advisor.
Emma Johnson -is from Kansas City, Kansas, and is the daughter of Kim and Kevin Brown. She is a senior with a double major in Communications Studies and Digital Marketing with minors in Graphic Arts and Human Services. She is a member of the Honors Programs and has served as an Admissions Ambassador for four years, as well as interning in the Admissions Office. Emma has been a resident advisor and has served as a student hall director for the past two years. She has served as chaplain for Phi Omega Sorority and is co-founder and co-president of Cru.
Katie Keith is from Gretna and is the daughter of Molly and Brandon Kuehl. She is an Exercise Science major with minors in Biology and Psychology. She is the head of community service for the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, is part of the gameday cheerleading team at Midland, and is an Admissions Ambassador.
Katie Kimes is from Fremont and is the daughter of Shari Watkins and Timothy and Lezle Kimes. She is majoring in Elementary Education with a certificate in Social Emotional Learning and a minor in Psychology. Katie is part of the Student Education Association and serves as the group’s publicity/marketing officer. Katie has been inducted into the Cardinal Key Honor Society.
Anna Lowary is from Atlantic, Iowa and is the daughter of Jeff and Denise Lowary. She is an Elementary Education major. During her time at Midland, Anna has been involved as a member of the swimming and diving team, Anderson Leaders Program, and Phi Omega sorority.
Gage McGill is from Ponca and is the son of Reed and Amy McGill. Gage is a Biology major and has competed on the Midland football team, served as a group leader for FAC, and is a member of the Blue Key Honor Society.
Arturo Montes is from Chihuahua, Mexico, and is the son of Jose Arturo Montes Ortiz and Claudia Ivonne Reyes Martinez. He is an Accounting major. He served as a small group leader for FCA, is a member of the Blue Key Honor Society, spent two years on the basketball team, and has served as a resident advisor for the past three years.
Jessie Montes is from Des Moines, Iowa, and is the daughter of Brent and Tami Hall and Viola Baker. She is a senior nursing major and has been involved in the Student Nurses Association, Pinky Swear Pact, and Cru. She has also served as a resident advisor, student hall director, a tutor for ARC, Cardinal Key Honor Society, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for nursing.
Kailey Novak is from Omaha and is the daughter of Amber and Scott Novak. She is a senior nursing major and is also a member of the competition cheerleading team, the Student Senate, Student Nurses Association, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for nursing.
Piper Rasmussen is from Cedar Bluffs and is the daughter of Ray and Jennie Rasmussen. She is an accounting major. Piper serves as the current philanthropy chair of Phi Omega sorority, treasurer for Cardinal Key Honor Society, and Executive Vice President of FBLA-Collegiate.
Jenna Schroeder is from Holdrege and is the daughter of Brent and Jayme Schroeder. She is a senior Arts Management major who is involved in choir, theater, and the Clef Dwellers a cappella group. Jenna has served as an admissions ambassador, the president of Alpha Psi Omega Theater Honor Society, and is the current student coordinator for the All-State Musical.
Carter Welch is from Bloomer, Wisconsin, and is the son of Jeremy and Kelly Sippy. He has a double major in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Business. Carter currently serves as the Student Body President as well as being a Student Resident Life Coordinator. He is the Pi Gamma Mu president, Psi Chi Membership Coordinator, Blue Key Honor Society president, a member of SAAC, and is captain of the Midland powerlifting team.
