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Mission Statement of the 122nd Class

We, the Knights of the 122nd Class of The Society of Innocents, commit ourselves to upholding the pillars of superior academic achievement, unparalleled leadership, and selfless service in pursuit of lasting impact.

Grounded in tradition and driven by a united purpose, we strive to serve the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with humility, integrity, and unwavering devotion to its future. We acknowledge that true leadership is not measured by recognition, but by the influence we leave on the people, communities, and institutions entrusted to our care. 

As stewards of this legacy, we seek to strengthen the bonds that unite our campus, uplift the voices that shape it, and create opportunities that endure beyond our time here. We honor those who came before us by working boldly and selflessly for those who will follow.

We are not simply keepers of tradition, but builders of what is to come—called to protect what is good, challenge what must be better, and leave our communities stronger than we found them.

 

Marlana Saalfeld, President
Lincoln, NE

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Marlana Saalfeld, daughter of Stephanie Saalfeld of Lincoln, is double majoring in political science and secondary education. She serves as the president of the Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and president of Future Teachers of Color. Marlana is actively involved on campus and in the community, volunteering with Wild Learning, holding membership in Order of Omega and Pi Sigma Alpha, and tutoring students to support their academic growth.

 

Maathir Basi, Vice President 
Lincoln, NE

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Maathir Basi, daughter of Hamid Shogar and Ekhlas Rahma of Lincoln, Nebraska is majoring in Psychology with a Neuroscience focus and a minor is Positive Psychology and Well-being. She currently serves as ASUN student government’s senator and appointments board chair. She is also a researcher and McNair scholar, having conducted research in genetics and currently part of the Clinical Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (CNN) lab. In addition, she served as an academic tutor at Lincoln Public Schools, serving refugee and immigrant students.

 

Jasmine Pham, Secretary 
Lincoln, NE

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Jasmine Pham, daughter of Brent Wolzen and Hong Pham of Lincoln, Nebraska, is double majoring in Mathematics and Data Science with minors in Geography, Theoretical Statistics, and Computational Biology & Bioinformatics. She has done research in multiple disciplines, including a physical geography UCARE project and a mathematical biology project where she presented at multiple conferences. She also is the president of the Association for Women in Mathematics and the external vice president for the Vietnamese Student Association.

 

Adam Messman, Treasurer
Rensselaer, IN

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Adam Messman, son of Jonathan and Gwen Messman of Rensselaer, IN, is majoring in Actuarial Science with minors in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship. He is a member of the Raikes School where he was a Teaching Assistant and serves on the Student Advisory Board. He also leads Husker Venture Fund, volunteers for Math Motivators Tutoring, and is a member of the Newman Center and the Actuarial Science Club.
 

 

Jacey Tran, Sergeant at Arms
Lincoln, NE

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Jacey Tran, daughter of Kathy and John Tran of Lincoln, Nebraska, is majoring in Biological Sciences with minors in Biochemistry and Humanities in Medicine on the pre-med track. She is a researcher through the UCARE program in Dr. Hernan Garcia's plant virology lab on campus, where she presented research on gene editing of RNA-dependent RNA polymerase genes in Arabidopsis thaliana at the 2025 Student Research Day. She also serves as a College of Arts and Sciences Ambassador and Honors Peer Mentor, previously served as a Chemistry Lab Teaching Assistant, and is a member of the Tennis Club and Vietnamese Student Association.

 

Ava Glover, Keeper of Traditions
Pittsburg, KS

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Ava Glover, daughter of Patrick and Melissa Glover of Pittsburg, Kansas, is an Economics major with minors in Business & Law and Communication Studies. On campus, she serves as the Executive Vice President of the UNL Panhellenic Association and is an NHRI Leadership Mentor and Co-Chair, an Honors peer mentor, and a former Orientation Leader. Ava is also a Chancellor’s Scholarship recipient and has studied abroad at Oxford University.

 

 

Katelyn Guzman, Philanthropy 
Houston, TX

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Katelyn Guzman, daughter of Carolyn Guzman and Marcus Sharer of McAllen, Texas, is majoring in Human Development and Family Science on the Pre-Law track with minors in Theatre and Psychology. She supports students and families as a Resident Assistant and Spanish Support Specialist for New Student Enrollment. Katelyn also works as a Teaching Assistant with Family Service Lincoln, is a proud member of Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc., and contributes as a research assistant on a study examining jury decision-making.

 

Andrew Moyer, Initiation
Bennet, NE

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Andrew Moyer, son of Joshua and Alison Moyer of Bennet, Nebraska, is a Biological Sciences major with minors in Psychology, Biochemistry, and Spanish on the pre-medicine track. He is a Regents Scholar and an undergraduate researcher through the UCARE program, focusing on Drosophila neurobiology and behavior. Andrew also serves as a trumpet rank leader for the Cornhusker Marching Band, as President of Friends of Médecins Sans Frontières, and as an Honors Peer Mentor Leader. Beyond campus, he enjoys volunteering at Clinic with a Heart and long-distance running.
 

 

Amanda Oliver, Homecoming
Huntley, IL

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Amanda Oliver, daughter of Brenda and John Oliver of Algonquin, Illinois, is majoring in Biological Sciences with minors in Biochemistry and Spanish on the Pre-Med track. She serves the community as the President of Honors Ambassadors and President of Out of the Darkness UNL. A recipient of a Citation for Teaching Excellence, Amanda works as a General Chemistry Recitation Teaching Assistant. She is also an active member of Kappa Delta, balancing her rigorous scientific studies with a deep commitment to campus leadership.
 

 

Breanna Borchers, Homecoming 
Norfolk, NE

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Breanna Borchers, daughter of Curtis and Jodi Borchers of Battle Creek, Nebraska, is majoring in Secondary Education of English Language Arts with a minor in Spanish. She currently works as the Senior Resident Assistant of Knoll Residential Center. She serves as an Honors Peer Mentor Leader of the UNL Honors Program, where she is also the Training Chair. Breanna also is the Co-President of the UNL Fastpitch Women's Softball Club, and a New Member Educator for the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society.

 

Megan Wilkins, Selections
Bennington, NE

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Megan Wilkins, daughter of Christina and Paul Wilkins of Omaha, Nebraska, is majoring in Environmental and Sustainability Studies with minors in Political Science and Environmental Education, as well as a Certificate in Public Policy Analysis. She is a member of the Cornhusker Marching Band, an intern at the Office of Sustainability at UNL, and a member of both the Environmental Studies Student Advisory Committee and SustainUNL. Megan is also the co-founder and co-facilitator of the Big Ten and Friends Student Sustainability Network.

 

Lucas Coelho, Selections
Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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Lucas Coelho, son of Renata and Estevao Coelho of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, is a Computer Science major minoring in Mathematics. On campus, he serves as President of both Initialize, the premier computing outreach club, and the Brazilian Student Association, the largest Brazilian community at Nebraska. Professionally, he works as an AI Engineer Intern at Nelnet and a Research Assistant at the Living Digital Systems Lab. Recently named the 2024-2025 Teaching Assistant of the Year, Lucas also supports the School of Computing as a Senior Lead

 

Alex Halvorsen, Historian
Lincoln, NE

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Alex Halvorsen, son of Lisa Halvorsen and Jeff Halvorsen of Lincoln, Nebraska is double majoring in English and Psychology. He is the vice president of University Honors Peer Mentoring and holds a position in the Honors Intern Foundry Program, working for the Lincoln Parks Foundation, where he has previously served a term on the Advisory Board. He is involved in ASUN Student Government, works for Atwood Law, University Housing as a Resident Assistant, and participates in the international exchange program for a Lincoln nonprofit, Bright Lights.

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