Appreciating Our Veterans
During a ceremony on Veterans Day (Tuesday, Nov. 11), Chancellor David Ward awarded certificates of appreciation to a handful of UW-Green Bay student soldiers who have served in overseas conflicts since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. He also recognized other student soldiers who are awaiting deployment orders.
UW-Green Bay has 275 veterans enrolled in classes this semester with many awaiting activation in 2009.
The Veterans Appreciation Reception was a chance to say thanks to veterans for their admirable service to the country, Ward said.
Student veterans awarded certificates of appreciation included:
Travis Bohn, Algoma, freshman
John Dykstra, Pembine, junior
Danielle Early, Green Bay, sophomore
Zachary Moureau, Appleton, sophomore
Jesse Niemojuski, Kewaunee, freshman
Geraldine Pallin, Eagle River, freshman
Craig Destree, Manitowoc, senior
UW-Green Bay student soldiers awaiting deployment orders:
Richard Kegley, Crandon, senior
Kristi Michels, Eldorado, sophomore
William Piumbroek, Green Bay, junior
Nathan Preder, Appleton, freshman
Nathan Riehl, Black Creek, senior
Jonathan Schiesser, Waupaca, junior
Sam Seefeld, Baraboo, senior
UW-Green Bay ROTC officers who will be commissioned in spring:
Betsy Arndt, Gillett, senior
Casey Janke, Green Bay, senior
Veterans Scholarship Award winner:
Billie Maedke, Two Rivers, sophomore
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Mike Heine
University Communications
