Illinois Wesleyan Announces Class of 2021 Candidates for Graduation
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. –– À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ 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