Illinois Wesleyan Announces Class of 2021 Candidates for Graduation
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. –– Illinois Wesleyan University honored more than 360 Class of 2021 candidates for graduation during Commencement on May 2, 2021. Geisha Jimenez Williams, a business leader with more than three decades of experience in the energy industry who became the first and, so far, only Latina CEO of a Fortune 200 company, delivered the Commencement address. The candidates include:
Arizona
Glendale - Mulvihill, Rory, majored in Accounting
Scottsdale - Parry, Braylee, majored in English - Writing / Instrumental Performance
Arkansas
Sheridan - Sustaita, Raul, majored in Biology
California
Santa Rosa - Soto, Breanna, Cum Laude, majored in Nursing
San Diego - Garcia, Jacqueline, majored in Business Administration
San Diego - McCarthy, Kelli, majored in Nursing
Sunnyvale - Smith, Bonnie, majored in Nursing
Colorado
Littleton - Zebrowski, Megan, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Accounting
Morrison - Scott, Nicholas, majored in Business Administration
Parker - Grajales, Mateo, majored in Business Administration / Psychology
Lakewood - Milosevic, Jovana, majored in English - Writing
Centennial - Jump, Andrew, majored in Music Theatre
Florida
Ocala - Chen, Julia, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Biology / Psychology
Georgia
Dallas - Moldovanska, Liliya, Cum Laude, majored in Acting
Alpharetta - Heraty, Hannah, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Interdisciplinary Educational Studies
Clarkesville - Martin, Sommer, majored in Anthropology
Illinois
Glenview - Cavender, Katherine, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, majored in English - Literature / Secondary Education
McHenry - Schoen, Kira, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, majored in Elementary Education
Rolling Meadows - Plantan, Taylor, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, majored in English - Literature
Chicago Ridge - Baker, Megan, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, majored in English - Literature / Political Science
Peoria - Guingrich, Richard, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, majored in Biochemistry
Saint Charles - Bieniak, Leah, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, majored in Environmental Studies
Inverness - McGrath, Maureen, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi, majored in Biology
Deerfield - Xu, Julie, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi, majored in Biology
Normal - Burnison, Erin, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi, majored in English - Writing
Saint Charles - Ghaderi, Gabrielle, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi, majored in English - Writing
Tinley Park - Rochacz, Rebecca, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi, majored in Nursing
Carlock - Gourley, Amy, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi, majored in Psychology
Romeoville - Irelan, Marissa, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi, majored in Psychology
Elwood - Aeschliman, Haylie, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi, majored in Theatre Design/Technology
Des Plaines - Cutro, Stephen, Cum Laude, majored in Accounting
Glenview - Giannakopoulos, Matthew, Cum Laude, majored in Accounting
Bloomington - Hughes, Raven, Cum Laude, majored in Accounting
Pontiac - Mehrkens, Andrea, Cum Laude, majored in Accounting
Arcola - Miller, Clayton, Cum Laude, majored in Accounting
Oak Park - Nieslawski, Evan, Cum Laude, majored in Accounting
Vernon Hills - Park, Justin, Cum Laude, majored in Accounting
Evergreen Park - O'Connor, Kieran, Cum Laude, majored in Acting
Schaumburg - Lawson, Alexander, Cum Laude, majored in Biochemistry
Normal - Wynn, Caroline, Cum Laude, majored in Biochemistry
Addison - Garcia, Lilia, Cum Laude, majored in Biology
Elmwood Park - Josenkoski, Rosemary, Cum Laude, majored in Biology
Bloomington - Manuel, Alexis, Cum Laude, majored in Biology
Springfield - Patel, Ria, Cum Laude, majored in Biology
Skokie - Chau, Viana, Cum Laude, majored in Biology / International Studies
Chicago - Morro, Joseph, Cum Laude, majored in Business
Verona - Simon, Hunter, Cum Laude, majored in Business
Oak Forest - Anderson, Morgan, Cum Laude, majored in Business / Hispanic Studies
Peoria - Bousky, Jonathan, Cum Laude, majored in Business Administration
Peoria - Meier, Andrea, Cum Laude, majored in Business Administration
River Forest - Panton, Jonathan, Cum Laude, majored in Business Administration
Arenzville - Pirkle, Morgan, Cum Laude, majored in Business Administration
Decatur - Robertson, Kelsey, Cum Laude, majored in Business Administration
Orland Park - O'Neil, David, Cum Laude, majored in Economics / Business
Manteno - Meyer, Caitlin, Cum Laude, majored in Elementary Education
Saint Charles - Munroe, Samantha, Cum Laude, majored in Elementary Education
Mokena - Lagone, Danielle, Cum Laude, majored in English - Literature / Secondary Education
Hoffman Estates - Moreno, Refugio, Cum Laude, majored in Environmental Studies
Aurora - Mondal, Devesh, Cum Laude, majored in Finance
Frankfort - Prestamer, Joseph, Cum Laude, majored in Finance
Dieterich - Wolfe, Grant, Cum Laude, majored in Finance
Petersburg - Muller, Max, Cum Laude, majored in Health Promotion and Fitness Management
Willow Springs - Garcia, Emma, Cum Laude, majored in History / Philosophy
Bloomington - Schuller, Ethan, Cum Laude, majored in Instrumental Performance
Dolton - Alexandre, Brianna, Cum Laude, majored in International Studies
Northbrook - Kuca, Natalie, Cum Laude, majored in International Studies
Batavia - Cheaney, Colin, Cum Laude, majored in Mathematics
Beach Park - Enriquez, Ivette, Cum Laude, majored in Music Education
Bloomington - Ring, Lindsay, Cum Laude, majored in Music Education
Arlington Heights - Fecko, Matthew, Cum Laude, majored in Music Theatre
Washington - Geier, Kaitlyn, Cum Laude, majored in Nursing
Batavia - Hindel, Cameron, Cum Laude, majored in Nursing
Peoria - Lehmann, Meghan, Cum Laude, majored in Nursing
Hinckley - Mueller, Hannah, Cum Laude, majored in Nursing
Elk Grove Village - Schrager, Stephanie, Cum Laude, majored in Nursing
Mundelein - Silva Vivas, Tania, Cum Laude, majored in Nursing
Aurora - North, Katherine, Cum Laude, majored in Physics
Schaumburg - Crowder, Madysen, Cum Laude, majored in Political Science
Mahomet - Kassem, Samira, Cum Laude, majored in Political Science
Wheaton - Zienty, Andrew, Cum Laude, majored in Political Science
Evanston - Manzanares Jule, Gabriela, Cum Laude, majored in Political Science / Business
Palatine - McHugh, Kate, Cum Laude, majored in Psychology
Virginia - Werner, Grant, Cum Laude, majored in Psychology
Palatine - Bennes, Eric, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Accounting
Bloomington - Wuethrich, Robert, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Accounting
Park Ridge - Zima, Emmett, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Accounting
Des Plaines - Patino, Margarita, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Anthropology / Hispanic Studies
Wheeling - Blair, Ayana, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Biochemistry
Warrenville - Phillip, John, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Biochemistry
West Chicago - Berry, Emily, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Biology
Normal - Demay, Jenna, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Biology
Peoria - Trammell, Lexy, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Biology
McHenry - Wheat, Lucas, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Biology
Naperville - Frederick, Megan, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Biology / Hispanic Studies
Decatur - Wynne, Emily, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Business
Palatine - Piotrowski, Justin, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Business Administration
Chicago - Torres, Margaret, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Business Administration
Normal - Haas, Ryan, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Business Administration / Religion
Plainfield - Mahaffey, Jacob, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Computer Science
Naperville - Sweeney, Matthew, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Computer Science / Music
Elk Grove Village - Foley, Hannah, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Elementary Education
Champaign - Cottrell, Emma, Magna Cum Laude, majored in English - Literature
Elgin - Joyce, Giustina, Magna Cum Laude, majored in English - Literature / Business
Geneseo - McAvoy, Grace, Magna Cum Laude, majored in English - Literature / Secondary Education
Arlington Heights - Ponsot, Danielle, Magna Cum Laude, majored in English - Literature / Secondary Education
Saint Charles - Rooney, Riley, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Environmental Studies
Geneva - Abel, Andrew, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Finance
Addison - Abraham, Shannan, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Finance
Glen Ellyn - Bair, Charles, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Finance
Stanford - Cross, Lauryn, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Finance
Western Springs - Wasz, Griffin, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Finance
Wauconda - Sefcik, Trevor, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Marketing
Palatine - Cornwell, Angela, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Music Theatre
Monmouth - Wyman, Kelsey, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Neuroscience
Clinton - Andrango, Philip, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Physics
Northlake - Romero, Oscar, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Political Science
Frankfort - Werner, David, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Political Science / Economics
Normal - Hutson, Madison, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Psychology
Arlington Heights - Cherry, Alicia, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Sociology
Lockport - Rollins, Sarah, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Sociology
Elk Grove Village - Michniak, Isabel, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Sociology / Business
Joliet - Schultz-Breef, Anna, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Theatre Arts
Elmhurst - Asher, Winona, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Accounting
Morton - Heim, Emily, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Accounting
Palatine - Jefferson, Kathryn, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Anthropology / Psychology
Urbana - Gray, Emma, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Biochemistry
Glenview - Makhani, Raheel, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Biology
Bloomington - Sosa, Kendall, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Business Administration
Glenview - Lach, Maya, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Chemistry
Ottawa - Ochsner, Chase, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Economics
Riverside - McCarthy, Rachel, Summa Cum Laude, majored in English - Literature / Psychology
Lake in the Hills - Schirmacher, Emily, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Environmental Studies
Evergreen Park - Bugayong, Jessica, Summa Cum Laude, majored in History
Glenview - Plunkett, Maeve, Summa Cum Laude, majored in International Studies / German
Verona - Wilkinson, Cora, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Marketing
Goodfield - Fogo, Brianna, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Psychology
Brookfield - Hanrahan, Madeline, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Vocal Performance
Springfield - Goldasich, Bradley, majored in Accounting
Bloomington - Harroun, Steven, majored in Accounting
Naperville - Herard, Carney, majored in Accounting
Park Ridge - Hinkamp, Luke, majored in Accounting
Tinley Park - LaPapa, Michael, majored in Accounting
Saint Charles - Mitchell, Zachary, majored in Accounting
Deerfield - Polisner, Sloane, majored in Acting
Skokie - Ali, Junaid, majored in Biology
Park Ridge - Bowler, Meghan, majored in Biology
Palatine - Dib, Jehan, majored in Biology
Forsyth - Hambrecht, Ashlynne, majored in Biology
Rockford - Hess, Amara, majored in Biology
Joliet - Marino, Christian, majored in Biology
Yorkville - Reichert, Robert, majored in Biology
Peoria - Runkle, Andrew, majored in Biology
Mokena - Trudeau, Daniel, majored in Biology
Hoffman Estates - Yoo, Julianne, majored in Biology
Tinley Park - Blaney, Matthew, majored in Business
Addison - Garces Rivera, Sarah, majored in Business
Arlington Heights - Gudaitis, Quinn, majored in Business
Bloomington - Hundman, Cole, majored in Business
Danvers - Miller, Collin, majored in Business
Chicago Heights - Stith, Joseph, majored in Business
Grayslake - Witkowski, Jude, majored in Business
McHenry - Young, Shannon, majored in Business
Belleville - Betz, Logan, majored in Business Administration
Park Ridge - Cerniglia, Daniel, majored in Business Administration
Grayslake - Corridon, John, majored in Business Administration
Bloomington - Harvey, Marqus, majored in Business Administration
Burr Ridge - Kotowske, Madeline, majored in Business Administration
Orland Park - Murphy, Michael, majored in Business Administration
Bensenville - Plizga, Paul, majored in Business Administration
Palos Heights - Wagner, Matthew, majored in Business Administration
Bloomington - Saxena, Siddhant, majored in Chemistry
Niles - Odicho, Sargon, majored in Computer Science
McHenry - Walter, Max, majored in Computer Science
McHenry - Wheat, Kyle, majored in Computer Science
Peoria - Hanold, Emmett, majored in Design, Technology, and Entrepreneurship
Rockford - Nicolosi, Sophia, majored in Design, Technology, and Entrepreneurship
North Barrington - Kozlowski, Eric, majored in Economics
St. Joseph - Quednau, Joseph, majored in Economics
Chicago - Cervantes, Gisela, majored in Elementary Education
Normal - Wagner, Rebecca, majored in Elementary Education
Niles - Zhaleh, Rosa, majored in Elementary Education
Roscoe - Manzonelli, Maya, majored in English - Literature / History
Bloomington - Jacobs, Olivia, majored in English - Writing
Hanna City - Stephens, Hailey, majored in English - Writing
Glen Ellyn - Carter, Leah, majored in Environmental Studies
Jerseyville - Nairn, John, majored in Environmental Studies
Normal - Anderson, Wade, majored in Finance
Tinley Park - Arthur, Jake, majored in Finance
Springfield - Dondanville, Roger, majored in Finance
Chicago - Gaines, Moriah, majored in Finance
Bartlett - Grabarek, Brett, majored in Finance
Godfrey - Holtz, Michael, majored in Finance
Des Plaines - Lowery, William, majored in Finance
Chicago - Varilla, Adam, majored in Finance
Bloomington - Goodwin, Catherine, majored in Health Promotion and Fitness Management
Bolingbrook - Norwood, Michael, majored in Health Promotion and Fitness Management
Wheaton - O'Neal, Megan, majored in Health Promotion and Fitness Management
Frankfort - Simpson, Jacob, majored in Health Promotion and Fitness Management
Libertyville - Saucedo, Lucy, majored in History
Naperville - Purpura, Nicolina, majored in History / French and Francophone Studies
Millstadt - McGarrity, Micheal, majored in History / Secondary Education
Lake Zurich - Soto, Samuel, majored in History / Secondary Education
Palos Heights - Krammer, Liam, majored in International Business
Libertyville - Gibbs, Ryan, majored in International Business / Hispanic Studies
Bonfield - LaMore, Sophia, majored in International Business / Political Science
Rockford - Caruthers, Khayla, majored in International Studies
Glenview - Mujović, Adna, majored in International Studies / German
Oak Park - Claiborne, David, majored in Interndisciplinary Educational Studies
Barrington - Ceko, Nicholas, majored in Marketing
Chicago - Holliday, Calvin, majored in Marketing
Bloomington - Martin, Jack, majored in Marketing
Springfield - Marty, Orion, majored in Marketing
Chicago - Roa, Vanessa, majored in Marketing
Deerfield - Ruskin, Dylan, majored in Marketing
Homewood - Smith, Julius, majored in Marketing
Champaign - Wallen, Douglas, majored in Marketing
Normal - Watson, Nicholas, majored in Marketing
Morton - Kraft, Cooper, majored in Mathematics
Bensenville - Villanueva, Jorge, majored in Mathematics
Oak Lawn - Moran, Jake, majored in Mathematics / Secondary Education
Edwardsville - Burbach, Spencer, majored in Music
Naperville - Huebner, Alexander, majored in Music
Bloomington - Callahan, Christopher, majored in Music Composition
Joliet - Buechel, Abigael, majored in Music Education
Germantown Hills - Heerman, Jacob, majored in Music Education
Joliet - Klima, Jonah, majored in Music Education
Quincy - Ehrhart, Richard, majored in Music Theatre
Gurnee - Garner, Jared, majored in Music Theatre
Oak Park - Maguire, Elizabeth, majored in Music Theatre
Bloomington - Braun, Kaylee, majored in Neuroscience
North Aurora - Hinckley, Sarah, majored in Neuroscience
Lanark - Norton, Grace, majored in Neuroscience
Peoria - Pattekar, Shruti, majored in Neuroscience
Hoffman Estates - Amato, Megan, majored in Nursing
Chicago - Astudillo, Sarah, majored in Nursing
Virden - Blankenship, Mikayla, majored in Nursing
Oglesby - Brovelli, Riley, majored in Nursing
Glenwood - Correll, Justin, majored in Nursing
Chicago - Cortez, Elizabeth, majored in Nursing
Arlington Heights - Cunningham, Hannah, majored in Nursing
Elgin - Doyle, Erin, majored in Nursing
Bloomington - Eidsmoe, Sierra, majored in Nursing
Washington - Geier, Claire, majored in Nursing
Winthrop Harbor - Good, Michael, majored in Nursing
Yorkville - Gutzwiler, Emily, majored in Nursing
Bloomington - Johnson, Quinn, majored in Nursing
Romeoville - Koranda, Payton, majored in Nursing
Lockport - LaPapa, Nicole, majored in Nursing
Waukegan - Lingad, Lauryn, majored in Nursing
Springfield - Lowis, Anna, majored in Nursing
Chicago - Ly, Jenny, majored in Nursing
Toulon - Molln, McKinna, majored in Nursing
Plainfield - Morales, Stephanie, majored in Nursing
Bloomington - Nelson, Julia, majored in Nursing
Melrose Park - Nguyen, Mimi, majored in Nursing
Bloomington - Olomon, Tori, majored in Nursing
Arlington Heights - Pierozynski, Anna, majored in Nursing
Bloomington - Rogers, Amanda, majored in Nursing
Hanover Park - Sanchez, Lizbeth, majored in Nursing
Chicago - Sanchez, Jennipher, majored in Nursing
Homewood - Teeter, Brianna, majored in Nursing
Park Ridge - Tortorella, Toni, majored in Nursing
Plainfield - Tortorich, Ashley, majored in Nursing
Lexington - Winterland, Rylie, majored in Nursing
Chicago - Wortham, Chantiera, majored in Nursing
Geneva - Davine, John, majored in Physics
Mundelein - Schneider, Zachary, majored in Physics
Springfield - Hughes, Timothy, majored in Political Science
Wauconda - Machon, Alex, majored in Political Science
Evanston - Scott, Keenan, majored in Political Science
Chicago - Younger, Alyssa, majored in Political Science / Finance
Glenview - Abraham, Ryan, majored in Psychology
Frankfort - Cetera, Stefani, majored in Psychology
Canton - Dominski, Brooke, majored in Psychology
Des Plaines - Guneysu, Melesa, majored in Psychology
Schaumburg - Hathaway, Grace, majored in Psychology
Crest Hill - Johnson, Kenneth, majored in Psychology
Romeoville - Lee, Nia, majored in Psychology
Northlake - Palma, Daisy, majored in Psychology
Mahomet - Longfellow, Sydney, majored in Psychology / Health Promotion and Fitness Management
Northlake - Alvarado, Carolay, majored in Sociology
Wheaton - Hernandez, Leticia, majored in Sociology
Chicago - Taylor, Brandon, majored in Sociology
Indiana
Carmel - Dickison, Page, Magna Cum Laude, majored in English - Literature / Secondary Education
Kokomo - James, Keagan, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Economics
Terre Haute - Monken, Abigail, majored in Marketing
Louisiana
Chalmette - Quintana, Michael, Cum Laude, majored in Biology
Gretna - Cruz Gonzalez, Shakira, Cum Laude, majored in Political Science
New Orleans - Leaf, Pearlie, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Acting
Marrero - Phillips, Shaela, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Philosophy
New Orleans - Toto, Lizette, majored in Art
Gretna - Ly, Sean, majored in Biology
New Orleans - Morris, Jarlai, majored in Computer Science
New Orleans - Jackson, Quentin, majored in International Studies
Harvey - Robinson, Taylor, majored in Nursing
New Orleans - Price, Destini', majored in Psychology
Massachusetts
Newton - Overaker, Hadeley, majored in Psychology
Michigan
New Buffalo - Connelly, Kathleen, majored in Elementary Education
Grand Rapids - Nelson, Tanner, majored in Marketing
Minnesota
Eagan - Danko, Jaeden, Cum Laude, majored in Health Promotion and Fitness Management / Hispanic Studies
Rosemount - Soderholm, Wyatt, Cum Laude, majored in Marketing
Minneapolis - Whittley, Cheron, Cum Laude, majored in Music Theatre
Big Lake - Ebert, Laurin, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Biology
Bloomington - Monssen, Jack, majored in Design, Technology, and Entrepreneurship
Hastings - Hoffbeck, Amelia, majored in Mathematics
Hopkins - Ozbun, Anne, majored in Music
Bloomington - Harris, William, majored in Political Science
Missouri
Kansas City - Fuller, Annika, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Environmental Studies / Economics
St. Louis - Alonso, Anthony, majored in Business
North Carolina
Hickory - Mark, Nicholas, majored in Accounting
Ohio
Liberty Township - Pinder, Sydney, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Psychology
Mason - Godfrey, Janaye, Summa Cum Laude, majored in History
Oklahoma
Tulsa - Rashid, Matthew, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Biochemistry
Oregon
Lake Oswego - Peters, Anna, majored in Nursing
Oregon City - Reding Hoffart, Ruth, majored in Vocal Performance
Texas
Waco - Howe, Peyton, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi, majored in Business
San Antonio - Partipilo, Nicholas, Cum Laude, majored in Finance
Austin - Ussery, Callen, Cum Laude, majored in Theatre Arts / Physics
New Braunfels - Borrowman, Seth, majored in Biology
Weslaco - Roy, Dareana, majored in Political Science
Washington
Seattle - Mirasol, Alexandra, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Interdisciplinary Educational Studies
Wisconsin
Evansville - Eager, Anna, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Economics / Political Science
Madison - Garcia, Moises, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Business / Music
Appleton - Van De Loo, Daria, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Music Education
Greendale - Vance, Jaren, majored in Anthropology
Greendale - Vance, Jory, majored in Biology
Hartland - Dettman, Zachary, majored in Business Administration
Wales - Filo, Benjamin, majored in Business Administration
Lakewood - Warrner, Margaret, majored in Marketing
Verona - Hansen, Caleb, majored in Physics / Secondary Education
China
Qingdao - Yuan, Xiaohan, Cum Laude, majored in Chemistry
Shenyang - Yu, Haoqian, Cum Laude, majored in History
Xian - Liu, Yushan, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Biology
Ecuador
Quito - Lopez, David, Magna Cum Laude, majored in Computer Science
Romania
Bucharest - Bantas, Gabriela, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, majored in Political Science / Philosophy
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh - Le, Thao, Summa Cum Laude, majored in Economics