INDIANOLA, IA (07/14/2017)-- Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa congratulates students who graduated on April 29, 2017.
Virginia Atwell of Taylor Ridge graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in religion and philosophy. Virginia is the daughter of Colleen Atwell and Kenneth Atwell from Taylor Ridge.
Taylor Gehrls of Donahue graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics and computer information systems. Taylor is the daughter of Todd and Kathy Gehrls from Donahue.
Devin Syler of Rock Island graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and psychology. Devin is the son of Kristy Syler and Mike Syler from Rock Island.
Alexia Spelhaug of Bettendorf graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and liberal arts. Alexia is the daughter of Jim and Julie Spelhaug from Bettendorf.
Kinzie Hull of Davenport graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and sociology. Kinzie is the daughter of Anthony Hull and Christina Claeys from Davenport.
Katherine Rubins of Bettendorf graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry. Katherine is the daughter of Scott and Jonna Rubins from Bettendorf.
Simpson College is located in Indianola, Iowa, a short drive from Iowa's capital city of Des Moines. Founded in 1860 by members of the United Methodist Church, Simpson College has approximately 1,300 full time undergraduate students and approximately 400 part time students. Simpson also has campuses in West Des Moines and Ankeny serving primarily adult learners. Simpson offers 80 majors and minors, is a member of the NCAA Division III Iowa Athletic Conference, hosts eight Greek houses on campus and sponsors many extracurricular options for student involvement.