乐播传媒 Celebrates Class of 2026 Graduates
June 23, 2026
乐播传媒 recently celebrated its 2026 undergraduate and graduate students at commencement for both the Yankton and Watertown campuses. This was the first commencement of Dr. Mark Brown鈥檚 tenure as 乐播传媒 president.
Michael 鈥淢ick鈥 Gibbs, president and CEO of Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, delivered the commencement address at both programs. Gibbs鈥 address centered on the values of humility, small acts of service, and 鈥渟howing up鈥 to help out, regardless of any reward.
The ceremonies honored the students who graduated in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 in addition to candidates for August 2026.
Photos from the Yankton Commencement can be viewed .
A full list of those celebrated is below:
Fall 2025 Graduates
|
Name |
City |
State |
Degree |
|
Abad, Gabriella C |
Fort Collins |
CO |
Master of Science |
|
Allen, Sammy S |
Yankton |
SD |
Certificate in Horticulture |
|
Altenburg, Sydney R |
Harrisburg |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Archila, Cindy O |
Englewood |
CO |
Master of Science |
|
Belles, Ronald J |
Fort Collins |
CO |
Master of Science |
|
Bender, Zachary T |
Bloomington |
IN |
Master of Science |
|
Bradshaw, Joe L |
Yankton |
SD |
Certificate in Horticulture |
|
Brinsley, James T |
Seguin |
TX |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Brown, Sierra T |
Englewood |
CO |
Master of Science |
|
Carrillo, Agustin H |
Yankton |
SD |
Certificate in Management |
|
Chavez, Jonathan N |
Yankton |
SD |
Certificate in Horticulture |
|
Conley, Amir A |
Spring Valley |
CA |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Davila Aval, Dylan L |
Yankton |
NJ |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Dobbs, Ryan M |
Alpine |
CA |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Dorosh, Lindsey M |
Wilmot |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Eggerud, Robert L |
Yankton |
SD |
Certificate in Horticulture |
|
Gattison, Betty |
Florence |
SC |
Post Master's Certificate in Endocrinology |
|
Gibler, Jeffrey S |
Yankton |
SD |
Certificate in Management |
|
Hawkins, Benjamin L |
Renner |
SD |
Master of Science |
|
Heath, Nicholas D |
Hayward |
WI |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Herrboldt, Mitchell L |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Hoover, Jimmy L |
Yankton |
SD |
Certificate in Management |
|
Hopkins, Tierney R |
Lompoc |
CA |
Master of Science |
|
Horrach, Jayden D |
Yankton |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Johnson, Ryder M |
Watertown |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Kondo, Shugo |
Shizuoka |
|
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Long, Brittany |
Woodbine |
IA |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Luong, Stephen P |
Yankton |
SD |
Certificate in Horticulture |
|
Matejek, Shantel J |
Watertown |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Medina, Gonzalo A |
|
Bachelor of Arts |
|
|
Meester, Jahna M |
Watertown |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Mirazi, Hosein |
Rapid City |
SD |
Master of Science |
|
Negley, Josiah D |
Yankton |
SD |
Certificate in Management |
|
Nelson, Ellie |
Wilmington |
NC |
Master of Science |
|
Paterson, Jeremy J |
Winnetka |
CA |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Poore, Robby A |
Watertown |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Proudfit, Jason D |
Philomath |
OR |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Sander, Britanie N |
Gary |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Schake, Sarah A |
Castlewood |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Schlimgen, Teegan M |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Silk, Kierra C |
Sisseton |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Stinton, Alexis E |
Castlewood |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Sucha, Andrea B |
Verdigre |
NE |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Ware, Jack T |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
Spring 2026 Graduates
|
Name |
City |
State |
Degree |
|
Aase, Katie A |
Canton |
SD |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Alexander, Alexis |
Watertown |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Alexander, Baylor G |
Georgetown |
TX |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Anderico, Daniel A |
Port St. Lucie |
FL |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Anthony, Summer S |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Ardehali, Shelby |
Thornton |
CO |
Master of Science |
|
Badger, Tashlynne M |
Brandon |
SD |
Master of Education |
|
Bailey, Hunter L |
Bridgewater |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Bang, Signe V |
|
Bachelor of Arts |
|
|
Bartel, Mackenzie A |
Rochester |
MN |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Berger, Zachary J |
Crofton |
NE |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Beyer, Michael L |
Crooks |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Bila, Chance C |
Rapid City |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Black, Allison |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Blakeley, Jonathon C |
Dallas |
TX |
Master of Science |
|
Blauwet, Kael S |
Larchwood |
IA |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Blomme, Emma D |
Rapid City |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Blumenstein, Sophia G |
Makawao |
HI |
Master of Science |
|
Boldt, Kristina M |
Mesa |
AZ |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Bondoc, Juan J |
Laredo |
TX |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Boulger, Carley M |
Loveland |
CO |
Master of Science |
|
Boyle, Riley J |
Aurora |
CO |
Master of Science |
|
Brink, Courtney J |
Wayne |
NE |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Brits, Jadon L |
|
Bachelor of Arts |
|
|
Brock, Claire R |
West Fargo |
ND |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Bussinger, Brielle G |
Bassett |
NE |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Carbajal, Jacob R |
Oxnard |
CA |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Carlson, Alyssa L |
Wayne |
NE |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Carlson, Zachary M |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Cassidy, Shylah A |
Elysian |
MN |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Charley, Meghan K |
Mandan |
ND |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Chrabascz, Matthew T |
Fort Collins |
CO |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Citarella, Erin |
Superior |
CO |
Master of Science |
|
Clark, Zachary M |
Omaha |
NE |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Climer, Rebecca D |
Crofton |
NE |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Conaway, Jacob R |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Cox, Kylee K |
Yankton |
SD |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Crevier, Pierce |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Crispo, Matthew R |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Crum, Jamie K |
Cherokee |
IA |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Culbert, Maelie E |
Parkston |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Dahl, Aspen J |
Wentworth |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Danzer, Oliver W |
Eschenbach I. D. Opf. |
|
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Dautcehajic, Alexa M |
Harrisburg |
SD |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
De Araujo Amado, Jose G |
Yankton |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Drellack, Brittny |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Dvorak, Kendra D |
Clarkson |
NE |
Post-Master's PMHNP Certificate |
|
Elliott, Matthew M |
San Diego |
CA |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Enney, Brooke M |
Arvada |
CO |
Master of Science |
|
Even, Alexis A |
Parker |
SD |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Fargo, Seth |
Gayville |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Feldman, Krystal |
Humboldt |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Ferguson, Kaydence B |
Fortuna |
CA |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Ferguson, Lane W |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Ferrari, Logan B |
Wolfforth |
TX |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Figuerres, Harchie |
West Fargo |
ND |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Folkers, Alexis J |
Saint Helena |
NE |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Fonder, Bianca J |
Clear Lake |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Forest, Rory A |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Frazeur, Heather |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Furst, Mia E |
Norfolk |
NE |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Gallegos, Molly K |
Omaha |
NE |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Garcia, Jose |
Yankton |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Geffre, Allison L |
Watertown |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Goldade, Paige T |
Brandon |
SD |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
G贸mez V谩zquez, Ignacio |
Sevilla |
|
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Graunke, Makayla A |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Gray, McKenzie D |
Yankton |
SD |
Master of Education |
|
Griese, Kyra J |
Aberdeen |
SD |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Guest, Samuel F |
Overland Park |
KS |
Master of Education |
|
Hanna, Jackie L |
Lemmon |
SD |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Hansen, Austin R |
Moorhead |
MN |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Hansen, Olivia R |
Wheaton |
MN |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Haug, Aron M |
Sisseton |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Hebda, Zachary A |
Yankton |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Heitsch, Shaelynne R |
Hermosa |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Helle, Ally M |
Watertown |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Hennen, Faith |
Taunton |
MN |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Hickman, Shelby L |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Hinojosa, Taylor A |
Spring |
TX |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Hirsch, Kyle G |
Gayville |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Hochstein, Conner J |
Hartington |
NE |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Hoekman, Devan M |
Tulare |
SD |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Hohman, Carly A |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Holys, Grace C |
Columbus |
NE |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Hood, Macala M |
Lakeside |
NE |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Hortness, Margaret M |
Canton |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Hovelson, Lyssa H |
Viroqua |
WI |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Huberty, Joseph D |
Yankton |
SD |
Master of Education |
|
Jacinto, Kayleen |
Fillmore |
CA |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Jaramillo, Laura A |
North Oaks |
MN |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Jensen, Jacob A |
Vermillion |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Jervik, Lindsay N |
Hudson |
SD |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Johnson, Elly J |
Harrisburg |
SD |
Post-Master's PMHNP Certificate |
|
Johnson, Jason M |
Salem |
OR |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Joyal, Tyler |
Rapid City |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Kadrmas, Sarah |
Washburn |
ND |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Kerkhofs, Wout |
Oirschot |
|
Bachelor of Arts |
|
King, Ethan J |
Bloomington |
IL |
Master of Science |
|
Kirby, Alex N |
Norfolk |
NE |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Kleinsasser, Lonnie B |
Watertown |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Knapp, Rachel M |
Aberdeen |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Kovacic, Christopher J |
Camp Hill |
PA |
Master of Science |
|
Kovacic, Xandria |
Camp Hill |
PA |
Master of Science |
|
Kueny, Jacob A |
Yankton |
SD |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Lambeth, Jacob K |
Yankton |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Laraby, Alec |
Yankton |
SD |
Master of Education |
|
Larson, Molly L |
Gayville |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Lee, Hunter A |
Clark |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Lemke, Sheriann L |
Gillette |
WY |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Leuschen, Zachary M |
Burlington |
IA |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Lew, Sarah E |
Eagle |
ID |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Lewis, Edward J |
Yankton |
SD |
Associate of Arts |
|
Ligtenberg, Tatum M |
Sturgis |
SD |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Lotz, Christa J |
Yankton |
SD |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Ludemann, Peyton R |
Austin |
TX |
Master of Education |
|
Mace, Laura |
Lakewood |
CO |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Mack, Shantel A |
Kranzburg |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Marquez Reyes, Edwin J |
Platteville |
CO |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Martinez, Kaela |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Massa, Carl D |
Edgemont |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Mayes, Devon V |
West Covina |
CA |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
McNac, Brooklyn G |
Broken Arrow |
OK |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Melick, Grayden T |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Merton, Conor J |
Saint Michael |
MN |
Master of Education |
|
Meza Hernandez, Camila A |
Philadelphia |
PA |
Master of Science |
|
Miller, Gabriella G |
New Underwood |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Molskness, Emma M |
Dell Rapids |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Monroe, Madelyn E |
Box Elder |
SD |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Moody, Emily J |
Mitchell |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Moreno Navarro, Marcos |
Yankton |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Murphy, Jared D |
Watertown |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Murrey, Ashley |
Wilton |
ND |
Post-Master's PMHNP Certificate |
|
Mutschelknaus, Hanna |
Brandon |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Nelson, Emily A |
Bayfield |
CO |
Master of Science |
|
Nguyen, Quyen |
Omaha |
NE |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Nord, Truman |
Omaha |
NE |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Olson, Samuel T |
Watertown |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Ortega, Francisco A |
Watertown |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Parker, Nicole |
Rapid City |
SD |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Pawlowski, Taya R |
Gann Valley |
SD |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Pedersen, Carson R |
Hayti |
SD |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Petersen, Sarah E |
Watertown |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Pfaffle, Brookanne N |
Arnolds Park |
IA |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Phillips, David J |
Crofton |
NE |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Pierce, Daniel |
Oxnard |
CA |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Pimentel, Courtney L |
Burlington |
CO |
Master of Science |
|
Preszler, Abby |
Menno |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Puppe, Deagan C |
Coleridge |
NE |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Raihall, Catherine S |
West Chester |
PA |
Master of Science |
|
Ramirez, Andrew D |
Las Vegas |
NV |
Master of Science |
|
Redlinger, Kate-Lyn J |
Watertown |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Reichelt, Makenzie E |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Reifenrath, Avery R |
Yankton |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Rice, Justina A |
Windsor |
CO |
Master of Science |
|
Robertson, Willis J |
Vermillion |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Sadler, Tabitha J |
Mitchell |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Salazar, Alexandra R |
Laredo |
TX |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Sargent, Virginia M |
Spearfish |
SD |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Savelkoul, Hannah C |
Windsor |
CO |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Schmidtlein, Hannah M |
Box Elder |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Schroeder, Thalen |
Spencer |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Simpson, Mary H |
Blair |
NE |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Smith, Courtney L |
Saint Charles |
MN |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Sohler, Corbin R |
Yankton |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Sorensen, Zelie K |
O'Neill |
NE |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Sorenson, Andrew J |
Yankton |
SD |
Master of Education |
|
Stammer, Kayla N |
Vermillion |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Steadman, Ashley B |
Salem |
UT |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Sudbeck, Cade H |
Elkhorn |
NE |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Theroes, Riley M |
Wisner |
NE |
Bachelor of Science |
|
Thesing, Kimberly A |
Rochester |
MN |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Thetsane, Molibetsane R |
Kansas City |
MO |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Thorson, Tyler D |
Lone Tree |
CO |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Thue, Sidney A |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Trinidad, Nathaniel R |
San Antonio |
TX |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Vance, Tevis T |
Blackfoot |
ID |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Vonnegut, Daniel J |
Hayward |
CA |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Wahlstrom, Josey E |
Custer |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Wallin, Michael W |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Walther III, William P |
Hill City |
SD |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
|
Ward, Sophia |
Fort Collins |
CO |
Master of Science |
|
Weber, Julia A |
Emery |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Westphalen, Nicholas A |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice |
|
Whatley, Kaylee V |
Sturgis |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Wilder, Kira A |
Kotzebue |
AK |
Master of Science |
|
Williams, Deegan T |
Casa Grande |
AZ |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Williams, Leah L |
Huron |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Wookey, Elizabeth M |
Watertown |
SD |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Zohner, Mya R |
Battle Creek |
NE |
Bachelor of Arts |
August 2026 Candidates
|
Name |
City |
State |
Degree |
|
Akerele-Towe, Adebisi |
Chesapeake |
VA |
Post Master's Certificate in Endocrinology |
|
Amaya, Juan |
Hillsboro |
MO |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Burnison, Drake |
Spearfish |
SD |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
DeVos, Andrew |
Yankton |
SD |
Certificate in Horticulture |
|
Finch, Glenn |
Eagar |
AZ |
Post Master's Certificate in Endocrinology |
|
Gonsor, Zachary |
Aberdeen |
SD |
Bachelor of Science |
|
Hegdahl, Isaac |
Wentworth |
SD |
Bachelor of Science |
|
Johnston, Angel |
Astoria |
OR |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Kennelly, Karly |
Saint Thomas |
ND |
Master of Science in Nursing |
|
Larson, Chad |
Yankton |
SD |
Associate of Arts |
|
Mahammad, Asmerom |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Martinez-Garcia, Jorge |
Yankton |
SD |
Associate of Arts |
|
Mosarah, Daniel |
Salida |
CA |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Negley, Josiah |
Yankton |
SD |
Associate of Arts |
|
Nielsen, Brooklyn |
Lake Benton |
MN |
Bachelor of Science |
|
Northey, Zachary |
Yankton |
SD |
Associate of Arts |
|
Parker, Mason |
Yankton |
SD |
Bachelor of Science |
|
Phothisarn, Angelina |
Vermillion |
SD |
Bachelor of Science |
|
Ramos, Cesar |
Yankton |
SD |
Certificate in Management |
|
Sandblom, Christopher |
Yankton |
SD |
Associate of Arts |
|
Sandoval, Tyler |
Omaha |
NE |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Schmidt, Abbigail |
Yankton |
SD |
Bachelor of Science |
|
Schuknecht, Landon |
Sioux Falls |
SD |
Bachelor of Science |
|
Shah, Rita |
Franklin |
MI |
Post Master's Certificate in Endocrinology |
|
Spurrell, McKenna |
Wakonda |
SD |
Bachelor of Science |
|
Stolnack, Jake |
El Segundo |
CA |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Sullivan, Jedidiah |
Rapid City |
SD |
Bachelor of Arts |
|
Tvedt, Tague |
Clear Lake |
SD |
Bachelor of Science |





