Commencement Program 2025

2025 ONE HUNDRED SIX TIE TH

COMMENCEMENT May 4, 2025 l 12 p.m.

Residence Hall/Recreation Center

Processional*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Central College Graduation Band FACULTY MARSHALS Mary Galvan, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Marketing; Chairperson, Department of Management and Marketing Mary Beth Ressler, Ph.D. Professor of Education

Matthew Pons, Ph.D. Professor of Mathematics; Chairperson, Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science; Marie & Bernice Gantzert Professor in the Liberal Arts and Sciences

STUDENT MARSHALS Karina Aguilar ’26 Joie Fagaragan ’26 Mia Giometti ’26 Jake Keller ’26 Alexander Perez ’27

Kelvyn Palacios Perez ’27 Viridiana Perez-Andrade ’26 Angel Rodriguez ’26 Cassandra Whittenhall ’25 Nathaniel Williams ’26

Invocation*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop Dan Schwerin Bishop, Northern Illinois Conference and Wisconsin Conference The United Methodist Church Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá, A.D. President Greetings from the City of Naperville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Honorable Scott Wehrli ’91 Mayor, City of Naperville Representing the Graduates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breanne Sheffer ’25 Mariza Martinez M ’25 Recognition of Candidates for Emeritus Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristin Geraty, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Louis Corsino, Ph.D. Professor of Sociology Emeritus

John Zenchak, Ph.D. Professor of Biology Emeritus

Mary McMahon Associate Professor of Mathematics Emerita

Special Award Presentations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá Gael D. Swing Award for Meritorious Service Harold and Eva White First Citizen of the College Award Mark A. Reid Student Leadership Award

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Class of 2025 Gift Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaya Ward ’25 Presentation of Candidates for Doctoral, Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristin Geraty Presentation of Latin Honors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristin Geraty Presentation of Diplomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá Kristin Geraty Mike Naset Chair, Board of Trustees Assisted by. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katherine Norris Registrar NAME READERS Maud Makoni M ’25, OTD, OTR/L, CHT Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

Mary Beth Ressler, Ph.D. Professor of Education

Mitzi Smith, MFA Assistant Professor of Theatre; Coordinator of Musical Theatre

Steve Johnston, Ph.D. Professor of Biology; Roger and Nadeane Hruby Professor in the Liberal Arts and Sciences

Carly Drake, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Marketing

Congratulations from the Board of Trustees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Naset Benediction* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benjamin Jung M ’25 Singing of the Alma Mater*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All North Central is the school we love, To her we sing this praise, And from the East and from the West You hear the voices raise ...

Hail! Hail! North Central Hail!

Our Alma Mater true, We’ll always, always loyal be To you, to you, to you.

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FACULT Y EMERITUS Louis Corsino, Ph.D. Professor of Sociology Heights” (2024). For the latter text, he received a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend Grant.

Over 27 years at North Central College, Dr. Louis “Lou” Corsino inspired and mentored countless students and was a valued colleague in the Department of Sociology, Criminology and Anthropology and across campus.

Corsino’s interest in social mobility, ethnicity and organized crime intersected in his teaching and scholarship. He was coordinator of the Chicago Area Studies (previously Urban and Suburban Studies) program, and he led and championed the Chicago Term program — an interdisciplinary opportunity for students to explore gentrification in Chicago neighborhoods.

While at the College, he published two books: “The Neighborhood Outfit: Organized Crime in Chicago Heights” (2021) and “Hopelessly Alien: The Italian Immigration Experience in Chicago

Corsino became professor of sociology in 2013 and was named department chair in 2018. Other campus leadership roles included serving as chair of the Academic Programs and Policies Committee and director of the First-Year Experience program.

He also was active in Cardinal First, and he was the recipient of a prestigious Ruge Fellowship.

Early in his career, Corsino worked as a reporter, policy analyst and researcher. He holds a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts.

John Zenchak, Ph.D. Professor of Biology Arriving at North Central College in 1978 to teach biology, Dr. John Zenchak was known as an innovative faculty member with an exceptional ability to motivate and empower students.

Among his achievements, Zenchak played a significant role in evolving North Central’s anatomy and physiology courses to meet the changing needs of students and the College, and he designed distinctive, often collaborative, courses to serve populations of students outside of biology. For example, he team-taught a course on innovative science teaching for elementary education students. He also team-taught an upper-division general education course examining human sexuality from interdisciplinary perspectives. In 2006, he received a Ruge Fellowship, which recognizes excellence in teaching.

Zenchak, who became a full professor of biology in 2012, served on the Education Liaison Committee and the Teacher Education Committee. His scholarly interests included K-8 science education research; developing an animal model for the study of a potential treatment for childhood epilepsy; and water and food issues worldwide. He also engaged students in undergraduate research projects and mentored student lab assistants and preceptors. Off campus, he organized community outreach programs to bring inquiry-based science investigation into high-need K-12 schools and was a frequent presenter at industry workshops and teaching conferences.

Zenchak holds a B.A. from Youngstown State University and an M.S. and Ph.D. from West Virginia University.

Mary McMahon Associate Professor of Mathematics Mary McMahon had a passion for teaching – specifically, teaching and mentoring future teachers. Her career began as a high school mathematics teacher in New York. As she moved across the country with her family, she took short-term teaching positions in Alabama, Wyoming and Connecticut before settling in Naperville. McMahon joined the North Central faculty in 1986, serving as a leader and advocate for the College’s mathematics teacher education program. She taught courses in both the mathematics and education departments and served as the mathematics education coordinator until her passing in November 2024.

McMahon received her B.A. from St. John’s University and her M.S. from Queens College in New York. Her passion for mathematics education, her commitment to her students, and above all, her legacy of kindness will continue to inspire all those she impacted throughout her teaching career.

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McMahon’s commitment to education extended beyond the classroom. She was heavily involved in the College’s Teach First and Girls in Math programs and a faculty mentor for the Cardinal football program; she was a mentor and coach for new

teachers in high-need schools; and she supported teachers during their student-teaching experiences. McMahon was active in various educational organizations, including the Mathematics Department Heads of the Western Chicago Suburbs, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Metropolitan Mathematics Club, Women in Mathematics Education, the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, and she was former president of the Illinois Mathematics Teacher Educators.

OUTSTANDING SENIORS Each year at Honors Convocation, North Central College names its Outstanding Seniors. To be considered for the award, students must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and be involved in the academic and extracurricular life of the College. They must also demonstrate extraordinary leadership potential and the drive and character to create a more just and humane world.

Samantha “Sam” Kaczmarek ’25

Paige Runkle ’25

Romeoville, Ill.

Mount Prospect, Ill.

During her four years at North Central College, Samantha “Sam” Kaczmarek ’25 distinguished herself as a high-achieving student, scholar, citizen and leader. In the classroom, she pursued a triple major in psychology, criminology and sociology and a minor in industrial/organizational psychology, earning summa cum laude honors. Beyond the classroom, she was highly engaged on campus while commuting and balancing part-time employment.

While graduating summa cum laude from North Central College, Paige Runkle ’25 leaves a lasting impact on the Sport Management program according to faculty who describe her as “empowered, confident and tenacious.”

A first-generation college student, Kaczmarek was active in the Cardinal First program, including serving in two leadership roles. She also invested in the academic success of her peers by serving as a certified peer educator, course preceptor, mentor and tutor.

Kaczmarek’s dedication to research led her to study abroad in London, where she examined the criminal justice system in the United Kingdom. She completed two senior theses; contributed as a research assistant and research mentor; and presented findings at major national conferences and at North Central’s Rall Symposium for Student Research. She also served as a student representative on two faculty search committees; was a founding member and first president of the I/O (Industrial/ Organizational) Psychology Student Organization; and was inducted into four academic honor societies including Psi Chi, the psychology honor society, for which she served as president and treasurer.

At the 49th Annual Honors Convocation, Kaczmarek was named the Outstanding Senior; the Outstanding Major in Psychology; and the recipient of the Megan Sweeney ’01 Award.

This summer, she will present at a prestigious academic conference in Washington, D.C. In the fall, she will begin pursuing a doctorate in industrial/organizational psychology at Louisiana State University.

As president of Sport x NC — the College’s student-run sport management organization — Runkle increased membership, expanded programming, and introduced new opportunities for students to network and gain valuable pre-professional experience. Among many initiatives, she organized volunteer trips to the Chicago Shamrock Shuffle and the Chicago Marathon and planned several panel discussions featuring professionals working in sport management.

A lifelong athlete, Runkle has been a member of the Cardinal women’s cross country and track and field teams, and she is a passionate advocate for student-athlete mental health. She was the first recipient of the Al Carius and Frank Gramarosso Endowed Scholarship and in 2024 was the Outstanding Major in Sport Management. She has been honored with the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) RESPECT Award, which recognizes “the intangible traits that exemplify great character and encourage inclusiveness and a positive culture.”

In addition, Runkle served on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and the 2025 Class Committee.

Besides being a Sport Management major, Runkle pursued a minor in marketing and a concentration in ethical leadership.

She interned with Hi-Five Sports Club and gained event planning experience as a student-worker with the College’s conference services and camps team. She also volunteered at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Ore. After graduation, Runkle will begin a role with Lakeshore Athletic Services in Morton Grove, Ill.

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MARK A . REID STUDENT LE ADERSHIP AWARD The Mark A. Reid Student Leadership Award is named in honor of a young man who died in an automobile accident in 1984 during his term as president of the North Central College Student Governing Association. The recipient of this annual award is determined by a vote of the senior class. It is announced and presented at Commencement to a student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability, served prominently as a positive influence in student affairs, encouraged active involvement of others in the life of the College community, and exemplified the qualities of citizenship associated with Mark A. Reid.

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Candidates for Graduation

Graduation Band

This program includes the names of candidates for degrees, for which they may be eligible, to be awarded in May, June and August of 2025. However, inclusion in this program does not constitute evidence of completion of requirements for the degree. After the completion of final degree requirements has been verified by the Office of the Registrar, degrees will be formally conferred and students will receive their diplomas by mail.

Lawrence Van Oyen, Ph.D., Professor of Music; Director of Bands Before the opening announcement, the band will play “Star Wars” by John Williams and arranged by Robert Smith. During the processional, the band will play “Proud Heritage” by William Latham and “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar, arranged

by Ian Deterling. During the recessional, the band will play “Second Suite for Military Band” by Gustav Holst, “Columbian March” by Karl King, and “Host of Freedom” by Karl King.

The honors designations that are noted in this program reflect students’ academic achievements through fall 2024 semester.

Students’ diplomas will reflect final honors levels.

FLUTE Cami Scott ’27 Daniela Velazquez ’26 Lexi Dodson ’27 Maggie Klingner ’28 Maureen Cockrell ’28 Nhyeema A. Chery ’27 Sophia Johnson ’27 Tiffanie Ericksen ’27

Commencement Committee Mary Bass M ’21 Jeremy Borling ’02 Stephen Maynard Caliendo Julie Carballo Kristin Geraty Tom Gill David Green Mary Groll Nancy Jensen Ashley Klco M ’18 James Kluckhohn

Kara Kots ’18 / M ’23 Kim MacGregor Katherine Norris Wendy Pochocki Mary Reynolds Michelle Sheperd Amy Smith Henry Tran Natalie Vivacqua ’10 / M ’12 Julie Williams Mary Zajac

PICCOLO Olivia Wegner ’25 OBOE Brigit Doran ’28 Rohin Kartik-Narayan ’25 ENGLISH HORN Ashley Rakers ’28

2025 Class Committee Gabriella Nimon ’25 Abigial Anderson ’25 Corbin Hodge ’25 Kaya Ward ’25 Jai Chirag Acharya ’25 Andjela Kesar ’25

Kristina Kesar ’25 Kyra Grainger ’25 Paige Runkle ’25 Samantha Kaczmarek ’25 Jouis “Jaydon” Brown ’25

BASSOON Ruth Nicolalde ’26

Live Commencement Simulcast The video webcast of the ceremony and a copy of the program are available on the websites of the College (northcentralcollege. edu/commencement) and Naperville Community Television (nctv17.com). A video recording of the ceremony will be available on the College’s website and YouTube channel in the days following the event. The live audio broadcast of the Commencement ceremony is available on WONC-FM 89.1, the College’s award-winning radio station.

For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing To accommodate those who are deaf and hard of hearing, Patti Shore Kaden will interpret North Central College’s Commencement ceremony in American Sign Language. Her image will be projected onto the screens on each side of the stage.

CLARINET Anna Rojas ’26 Lea Godin ’27 Lexi Camera ’28 Darragh Creaney ’27 Lexy George ’26 Samantha Doyle ’27 BASS CLARINET Zachary Scalafini ’26 ALTO SAXOPHONE Ben Pienkos ’27 Camden Welander ’26 Maddie MacGregor ’27 Marina Roy ’27 Mark Cabinian ’27 Emma Frederich ’28

TENOR SAXOPHONE Maeve Shamo ’28 HORN Claudia Andrews ’26 Kenadie Dawson ’26 Miranda Dominguez ’27 TRUMPET Abby Klepec ’28 Ava Hartigan ’28 Elijah Ball ’27 Chris Kalinka ’27 Emmi Doty ’28 Evelyn Mull ’28 Fernando Padua ’26 Liliana Saucedo ’26 Logan Boyles ’28 Lydia Johnson ’26 Owen Przylucki ’26 TROMBONE Payton Pugliese ’25 Alex Dvorak ’27 William Hayes ’27 Chris Johnson ’27 EUPHONIUM Mauricio Palma-Atilano TUBA Ray Gray ’27 Nathan Slavinskas ’28 PERCUSSION Joey Pelegrino ’28 Krystyna Glass ’28 Luca Brown ’28 Luke Gordon ’28 Mikayla Schiradelly ’28 Paige O’Rourke ’27

Servicios de traducir

Translation Services

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Audífonos para traducción de inglés a español está disponible para la ceremonia de graduación. Tenemos un número limitado de audífonos. Empezando una media hora antes de la ceremonia, audifonos estan disponsible en la entrada (vea mapa en la ultima pagina de este folleto). Favor de traer una forma de identificación cuando recojan los audífonos y se les regresará en la misma locación después de la graduación cuando regresen sus audífonos. Si no reservaron audífonos por avanzado, son bienvenidos en ir a la mesa y ver si hay unos disponibles para usar.

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Simultaneous Spanish translation of this year’s Commencement ceremony is available via a limited number of special headsets.

Starting an hour prior to the ceremony start time, reserved headsets will be available for pickup at the table just inside the arena to the left (see map on last page of this program). ID will be retained until the headset is returned to the same location after the ceremony. If you did not reserve a headset in advance, you are welcome to stop by the table to see if any are available.

Academic Regalia

International Participants

The pageantry and color of an academic convocation such as today’s Commencement come to us from early medieval times, when academic robes and regalia were adapted from ecclesiastical garb. Most robes were black to symbolize the democracy of scholarship since they covered any dress indicating rank or social standing.

Sashes embroidered with international flags are being worn by students who have studied abroad while enrolled at North Central College. In addition, the flags next to the stage represent the home countries and territories of international undergraduate students who are graduating today as well as where graduates studied abroad:

Three levels of academic achievement are represented by different types of gowns today. Successful completion of the bachelor’s degree is symbolized by the bachelor’s gown, made of black material with long, pointed sleeves. The master’s gown is black and is identified by its oblong sleeves, square at the end and sealed. Master’s degree recipients receive a hood edged in a color representing their degree: white for master of arts in higher education leadership, professional and creative writing, organizational leadership, and sport leadership; light blue for master of education; drab for master of business administration; Rhodes blue for master of occupational therapy; sage for master of athletic training; gold for master of science in physician assistant studies; apricot for master of science in nursing; and teal for doctor of physical therapy.

Bangladesh Bolivia Brazil Ecuador Egypt Greece India

Although some universities prescribe a solid color such as red or green for doctoral gowns, most in the United States are black.

Doctoral gowns have vertical stripes of velvet trim on each front facing and crossbars of velvet on the sleeves. This trim may be black, or it may match the edging of the hood, which indicates the profession or field of major interest. These gowns have bellshaped sleeves.

The length and shape of the academic hood and the width of its velvet edging identify the level of the degree the wearer has earned, while the color of the velvet edging indicates the field or discipline in which the degree was granted.

Because members of the North Central College faculty completed their graduate work at many different educational institutions in this country and abroad, there is a variety of raiment in today’s procession. Some degree holders wear no hood because their academic robe itself symbolizes the degree awarded.

For formal processions, members of North Central’s Board of Trustees wear doctoral gowns and hoods with red and white lining to represent the College.

Caps, generally mortarboards with tassels, have their own significance. Some international degree holders wear special hats distinctive to their degree and institution. Master’s and bachelor’s tassels are black, while the doctorate tassel may be black or gold. Undergraduate students wearing gold tassels on their caps today are graduating with honors — cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude.

Seal and Presidential Medallion

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The North Central College seal was designed in 1925 for Pfeiffer Hall to symbolize North Central’s early academic tradition: religion, signified by the lamp, and learning, represented by the book. The words “lux” and “veritas” mean “light” and “truth” in Latin.

The seal is featured on the presidential medallion, which is worn by the president in ceremonies involving academic regalia. The medallion reflects the president’s authority, responsibility and role as representative of the campus community. Cast in bronze, the medallion is inscribed with the names and service dates of the College’s previous presidents.

Italy Japan Mexico Nepal Poland Puerto Rico Romania

Rwanda South Korea Spain Sweden Taiwan Turkey Uganda

Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay Venezuela Vietnam

Honor Cords College Scholar is a recognition awarded to those North Central students who have completed the College Scholars Honors Program, a rigorous curriculum that culminates in the completion of a senior honors thesis. A solid gold honor cord symbolizes the “excellence through community” that is this program’s motto.

In addition, select North Central College students have been inducted into national honor societies. The following lists those cord colors.

HONOR SOCIETY CORD COLORS Actuarial Science: Gamma Iota Sigma. . . . . . . . . . . . . Black and Gold Allied Health Professions: Alpha Eta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green Anthropology: Lambda Alpha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White and Gold Athletics: Chi Alpha Sigma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black and Gold Biology: Beta Beta Beta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red and Green Communication and Media Studies: Lambda Pi Eta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red and White Computer Science: Upsilon Pi Epsilon. . . . . . . . . . White and Maroon Economics: Omicron Delta Epsilon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue and Gold Education: Kappa Delta Pi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple and Green English: Sigma Tau Delta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red and Black Entrepreneurship: Sigma Nu Tau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green and Yellow Finance: Financial Management Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silver and Navy Blue First Generation: Alpha Alpha Alpha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue and Gray French: Pi Delta Phi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue, White and Red German: Delta Phi Alpha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black and Gold History: Phi Alpha Theta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red and Light Blue Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red and White Leadership: Blue Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Blue National Society of Leadership and Success . . . . Black and Gray Management: Sigma Beta Delta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green and Yellow Marketing: Mu Kappa Tau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Blue Mathematics: Pi Mu Epsilon. . . . . . . . . . . . Violet, Gold and Lavender World Languages and Cultures: Phi Sigma Iota. . . . . Purple and White Neuroscience: Nu Rho Psi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black and Gold Occupational Therapy: Pi Theta Epsilon . . . . . . . Navy Blue and Gold Political Science: Pi Sigma Alpha. . . . . . . . . . . . Black, Red and White Psychology: Psi Chi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gold and Blue Sociology: Alpha Kappa Delta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turquoise Blue Spanish: Sigma Delta Pi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gold and Red Transfer Students: Tau Sigma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gold and Maroon Veteran/U.S. Military. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red, White and Blue

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DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THER APY Waseem R. Abdelhadi Orland Park, Illinois

Jenah Marie Fox-Zapata* Palos Hills, Illinois

Teadora Jasmine Markovski Woodridge, Illinois

Zoe Rios Orland Park, Illinois

Tea Rose Abraham* Roselle, Illinois

Juris Nolan Gadia Bolingbrook, Illinois

Samantha M. Mauermann West Allis, Wisconsin

Murtaza Mohammod Rizvi* Houston, Texas

Ismail Ahmed Houston, Texas

Jeremy R. Garcia Naperville, Illinois

Kalee Maziarka Orland Park, Illinois

Taylor A. Rohead Tinley Park, Illinois

Malgorzata Anna Bachleda-Zawacki La Grange, Illinois

Zuhair Shams Haque* Plainfield, Illinois

Princess Tiffany Muoghalu Naperville, Illinois

Jamie Siegrist West Chicago, Illinois

Robert J. Harjo Fresno, California

Emmanuel Nortey Noye* Chicago, Illinois

Samuel J. Tomaska Valparaiso, Indiana

Morgan Ann Hopp Johnsburg, Illinois

Chelsea Kololeke Orian-Kirk Tracy, California

Kara Marie Ure Palatine, Illinois

Grace Elizabeth Iocca Athens, Illinois

Kayla D. Pacini Auburn, Illinois

Berit Julia Vandenbroucke Naperville, Illinois

Fatimah Fadel Jabali Naperville, Illinois

Tia M. Parrinello* Homer Glen, Illinois

Troy Vanerstrom Antioch, California

Braden Carl Lindmark Naperville, Illinois

Alexandria R. Perry* Franklin, Michigan

Karinna A. Wesley Homewood, Illinois

Lucas Hase Maaske Yorkville, Illinois

Sasha Y. Reed Portland, Oregon

Emma C. Wilson Arlington Heights, Illinois

Dominic Micheal Cadetto Elmwood Park, Illinois Vrunda Chavda* Darien, Illinois Heather N. Chenault Bowling Green, Kentucky Carl Dela Cruz Bolingbrook, Illinois Marianne E. Durkin Macomb, Illinois Scott Jordan Etheridge* Naperville, Illinois

Samuel Steven Makasiar* Lombard, Illinois

MASTER OF ARTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION LE ADERSHIP Brittany D. Benson Aurora, Illinois

Maud Makoni Naperville, Illinois

Megan O’Rourke St. Louis, Missouri

De’Janae L. Phillips Chicago, Illinois

Zachary Ryan Holden New Prague, Minnesota

MASTER OF ARTS IN ORGANIZ ATIONAL LE ADERSHIP Emily Hope Fleming Mount Prospect, Illinois

Alanchea Johnson Chicago, Illinois

Momomi Nakagawa Frey Mito, Ibaraki, Japan

Isabella N. Mahoney Oswego, Illinois

Nicole Elizabeth Rashes Downers Grove, Illinois

*Degree to be awarded later.

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Humberto Zermeno Bolingbrook, Illinois

MASTER OF ARTS IN SPORT LE ADERSHIP Cameron Richard Allen Kirkwood, Missouri

Andrew Nicholas Demos Lake Villa, Illinois

Anna M. Fox Batavia, Illinois

Benjamin Michael Jung Downers Grove, Illinois

Alara Lea Boyd Muncie, Indiana

Martin Onyekachukwu Egbo Williamsburg, Virginia

Sydney M. Heinrich Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Sydney Rose Tedesco Lockport, Illinois

Tatiana Lee Cooper Schaumburg, Illinois

Katie L. Engel Channahon, Illinois

Devery S. Hodge Dallas, Texas

Jada Jamia Welbon Germantown, Maryland

MASTER OF ARTS IN PROFESSIONAL & CRE ATIVE WRITING Sophie Dale Juhlin* Woodstock, Illinois

Benjamin Michael Merrick* Des Moines, Iowa

Kathleen Noel Minelli* Newark, Illinois

Judith A. Zemeske* Libertyville, Illinois

Rachel Anne McCarthy* Lisle, Illinois

MASTER OF ATHLE TIC TR AINING Jessica Cruz Lake in the Hills, Illinois

Antonio A. Garcia Willowbrook, Illinois

Nina Francesca Guitron Joliet, Illinois

Abby Michelle Pyburn Antioch, Illinois

Paige E. Doherty McHenry, Illinois

Jennifer Garcia Aurora, Illinois

Marlena Joyce Osterhues Palatine, Illinois

Clairese P. Urchell Crown Point, Indiana

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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTR ATION Malak M. Afen* Orland Park, Illinois

Hannah M. Brauer* St. Louis, Missouri

Marcell I. Ellis Flossmoor, Illinois

Daniel Carl Gilroy Crystal Lake, Illinois

Hunter Roman Akiyoshi Downers Grove, Illinois

Tyler Robert Bremner Nutley, New Jersey

Barbara J. Enright Naperville, Illinois

Ellie W. Gosselin* Naperville, Illinois

Brianna Marie Avalos* Burbank, Illinois

Ariana Bylykbashi Lisle, Illinois

Samantha R. Fernandez Bloomfield, Indiana

James Christian Hart Rochelle, Illinois

Haley Jordyn Avella* Crystal Lake, Illinois

Gianna Nel Corban* Morris, Illinois

Austin J. Flax* Los Altos, California

Ethan M. Helwig* Aurora, Illinois

Yvette Beltran* Addison, Illinois

Anna Elizabeth Cotter* Herscher, Illinois

Kaeli Gabrielle Ford Joliet, Illinois

Mario Phillip Jayes Bartlett, Illinois

Mana Bighash Batavia, Illinois

Angelo Michael Cusumano* Carol Stream, Illinois

Gavin Patrick Frey Palatine, Illinois

Brian E. Johnson Northbrook, Illinois

Elijah Garcia Bortner* Batavia, Illinois

Grace M. Dorrance St. Charles, Illinois

Brian Luciano Gambuzza Plainfield, Illinois

Jessica Marie Kleist* North Aurora, Illinois

Jordan M. Boyd Naperville, Illinois

Emma Duncan Downers Grove, Illinois

Olivia Jean Gatto Batavia, Illinois

Alicia R. LaVire Naperville, Illinois

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*Degree to be awarded later.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTR ATION Madeline Louise Leers Arlington Heights, Illinois

Alejandro Munoz West Chicago, Illinois

Matthew J. Shimenetto* Woodridge, Illinois

Ken Dennard-Montane Thomas Detroit, Michigan

Andrew Jax Lehman Round Lake, Illinois

Kara D. Nyhan Naperville, Illinois

Dylan M. Simpson Aurora, Illinois

Stephanie Brooke Madden Naperville, Illinois

Malea Nicole Palahniuk Springfield, Oregon

Andrew Hayden Robert Sterett Springfield, Ohio

Halle C. White* Windsor, Colorado

Sean Michael Malpeli* New Lenox, Illinois

Benjamin Richard Radel* Wheaton, Illinois

Elizabeth A. Sutter* Peoria, Illinois

Cendy Whitson Wheaton, Illinois

Megan J. McClure* Bartlett, Illinois

KellyAnn E. Reese* North Aurora, Illinois

Sara Gretchen Taylor Bartlett, Illinois

Allison Rose Zeeb* Naperville, Illinois

Jared W. Moser Wheeling, Illinois

Tyler J. Rich Pontiac, Illinois

Malik SD Van Dyke* Chicago, Illinois

MASTER OF EDUCATION Leslie Ann Alvarez* Lake in the Hills, Illinois

Morgan Dowell Wheaton, Illinois

Julie Many* Aurora, Illinois

Lauren Rabbitt* La Grange, Illinois

Wafaa Alwawi Bridgeview, Illinois

Emilee Fiacchino Montgomery, Illinois

Mariza Martinez* Aurora, Illinois

Thomas Michael Redmon* Kirksville, Missouri

Tatiana Barakat* Palos Hills, Illinois

Kaleb M. Furmanek* Roscoe, Illinois

Nicole J. Mazza* Wheaton, Illinois

Emily Ann Rigik* Lisle, Illinois

Maureen Elizabeth Black* Streamwood, Illinois

Judy Galarza* Beach Park, Illinois

Evan Daniel Lucas Miller* Palatine, Illinois

Christian Gerhardt Rohland* Naperville, Illinois

Brian Bleck* Libertyville, Illinois

Andrea N. Geigner* Wheaton, Illinois

Christopher Mroczek* New Lenox, Illinois

Jaclyn Sandberg* Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Erin Monica Buchanan* Peoria, Illinois

Omar William Graham Jr.* Bellwood, Illinois

Brooks Nevrly Downers Grove, Illinois

Alexandra Nicole Schramm* North Riverside, Illinois

Zachary Robert Burlingame* Wheaton, Illinois

Jenna M. Jeffirs* Aurora, Illinois

Julie Melissa Noguez Aurora, Illinois

Ellayne Famatid Watson* Warrenville, Illinois

Xiomara Bustamante* Riverside, Illinois

Sean Patrick Kelleher* Geneva, Illinois

Erin A. Olson* Palatine, Illinois

Brianna Paige Wilson* New Lenox, Illinois

Jennifer Carmen Carrillo* Aurora, Illinois

Julianne Gail Klemm Elburn, Illinois

Erica M. Osher Plainfield, Illinois

Victoria Zielinski* Naperville, Illinois

Michael Curley Naperville, Illinois

Courtney Paige Lowell* Chicago, Illinois

Jessica Pinter Princeton, Illinois

*Degree to be awarded later.

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MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THER APY Arianne Jean Dantes Alcoran* Tamuning, Guam

Madison Maria Duff* St. Louis, Missouri

Micayla Sherron Koonce* Dupo, Illinois

Lonye Amouria Allen* Chicago, Illinois

Kaitlyn L. Falduto* Elmhurst, Illinois

Samantha J. Koss* South Elgin, Illinois

Nureen Ansari Chicago, Illinois

Garrett Fleming* Salem, Oregon

Carson Raeann Lane* Gridley, Illinois

Sarah Maria Backer* Valencia, California

Hinda Devorah Frank* Lincolnwood, Illinois

Anna Audrey Larsen* Crystal Lake, Illinois

Kaitlin Rae Beatty* Hebron, Indiana

Adam P. Friend* Castro Valley, California

Kaitlyn Colleen Lonero* Orland Hills, Illinois

Athena Hope Bielawski* Naperville, Illinois

Carlomagno Garduno* Chicago, Illinois

Olivia Catherine Markert* Normal, Illinois

Nicole Vincenza Calandriello* Orland Park, Illinois

Ellory A. Graff* Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Halie Noel Minard* Valparaiso, Indiana

Matthew E. Carson* Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Erin Marie Grupp* Chicago, Illinois

Sidney Nicole Moore* Topeka, Kansas

Brianna Kelly Clarke* Chicago, Illinois

Lindsay Anne Hayes* Orland Park, Illinois

Rachel Colleen Mount* Macomb Township, Michigan

Rachel L. Cuda* Pingree Grove, Illinois

Anna Grace Holcombe* Naperville, Illinois

Raquel D. Nunn* South Barrington, Illinois

Neil Michael V. Daan* Houston, Texas

Julia Jasiorski* Bartlett, Illinois

Katerina Sophia Paganis* Gurnee, Illinois

Allison K. Davis* Gibson City, Illinois

Cecilia M. Kenney* Naperville, Illinois

Jaime Patel* Palatine, Illinois

Kendra Lanay Davis* Bartlett, Illinois

Alyssa Violette Pipkin Heimbach* Yorkville, Illinois Adrian Dabu Puangco* Niles, Illinois Yareley Santillan* Joliet, Illinois Holly Lynn Schneider* Washington, Iowa Samantha Sabrina Serrano* Hoffman Estates, Illinois Julian Solis* Chicago, Illinois Madelynn Grace Stout* St. Charles, Illinois Erin Elizabeth Sweeney* Naperville, Illinois Jasmine Marie Thomas* Amarillo, Texas Emily Kristina Torre* Park Ridge, Illinois Kelsey Lynn Ulrich* Lindenhurst, Illinois Lindsey Mae Welliver* Topeka, Kansas Megan L. Wurzbach* Grayslake, Illinois

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

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KellyAnn E. Reese* North Aurora, Illinois

Colin Matthew Winn Elmhurst, Illinois

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*Degree to be awarded later.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES** Angel Andrade Bangor, Michigan

Taylor Nicole Gipson Stickney, Illinois

Fiona Forde Murray Downers Grove, Illinois

Nesreen Z. Rahman Orland Park, Illinois

Margaret Elizabeth Awadalla Brighton, Michigan

Arturo Hernandez Jr. Chicago, Illinois

Samantha Margaret Myers Northbrook, Illinois

Linzie Rae Ruppel Macomb, Illinois

Katherine Lyn Cantu Maywood, Illinois

Logan Jones Olympia Fields, Illinois

Olivia Rae Ogle Kalispell, Montana

Madeleine Grace Subach Wood Dale, Illinois

Nelly Michelle Casas Obispo Oswego, Illinois

Lauren L. Keiser Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Elena Oksenych Kharkiv, Ukraine

Liam Minh Tran Lakeville, Minnesota

Matthew P. Chen Portage, Michigan

Grace Anne Kuna Naperville, Illinois

Makena Ariana Paramo Crest Hill, Illinois

Megan Elise Vogel Aurora, Illinois

Kristen Nicole DeAngelis Bloomingdale, Illinois

Kennedie Ann Lewis Plainfield, Illinois

Meagan Briana Paramo Crest Hill, Illinois

Robert David Warren St. Charles, Illinois

Francisco Javier Garcia Wheaton, Illinois

Sarah Malik Berwyn, Illinois

Sonya Patel St. Charles, Illinois

Fabiola George Sterling Heights, Michigan

Megan Monika Mastalerz Highland Park, Illinois

Jessica R. Gheewala Skokie, Illinois

Rhea Merchant Suwanee, Georgia

**Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies graduates received their degrees during a ceremony in December 2024.

*Degree to be awarded later.

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BACHELOR OF ARTS Riley Lorraine Aamold Cum laude Vancouver, Washington Environmental Studies: Science & Environment Leo Ulises Aguilar West Chicago, Illinois Psychology Kelly Faith Ahr Magna cum laude Naperville, Illinois Musical Theatre Theatre: Acting Theatre: Directing and Dramaturgy Ashlyn Taylor Allemand Summa cum laude College Scholar Gibson City, Illinois Sociology Alexandro Alonso Cum laude Romeoville, Illinois Computer Science Jessie Marie Anaya Cum laude Yorkville, Illinois Social Science/History Secondary Education Abigail Lynn Anderson Chatham, Illinois Sociology Maren Angelina Anderson Tinley Park, Illinois Studio Art Rebekah Joanne Andes Harvard, Illinois Political Science Paige Elizabeth Baker Summa cum laude Verona, Illinois Health Science Natalie Kristina Bassett Bluffton, South Carolina Psychology

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Maggie Marie Berg Hanover Park, Illinois Music William John Best III New Lenox, Illinois Environmental Studies: Sustainability

John A. Bizon Magna cum laude Aurora, Illinois Elementary Education

Joseph A. Cannizzo Cum laude Brookfield, Illinois Environmental Studies: Sustainability

Abigail Miriam Black Summa cum laude Yorkville, Illinois Sociology Political Science Brittany Nicole Blunt* Chicago, Illinois Sociology Annalise Briann Bossler* Libertyville, Illinois Elementary Education Samantha Margrita Brigida Naperville, Illinois Psychology Aidan Lee Brown Sterling, Illinois Organizational Communication Joius Jaydon Corleone Brown Chicago, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Interactive Media Technology Macaire Renee Brown Cum laude Sterling, Illinois Education Studies: Elementary Ethan Elijah Bryant Cum laude Geneva, Illinois Philosophy History Jack Casey Buckingham Aurora, Illinois Design Grace Elaine Bunch Joliet, Illinois Journalism Casen Camarillo Cum laude Carol Stream, Illinois Psychology Courtney Lynn Campbell Oak Lawn, Illinois Psychology

Thomas Joseph Costello Cum laude Geneva, Illinois Design

Henry Donald Carlsen Naperville, Illinois Design

James J. Crue Cum laude Downers Grove, Illinois East Asian Studies: China

Kimberly Carrasco Cum laude Aurora, Illinois Writing

Veronica Anne Sales Cumba Summa cum laude Morris, Illinois Health Science

Juan Antony Castro DeKalb, Illinois Social Science/History Secondary Education

Courtney Caroline Czuprynski St. Charles, Illinois History

Lillyanna Nevaeh Celestino Sycamore, Illinois Psychology

Karla Sydney Damian Summa cum laude Wheaton, Illinois Journalism

Samuel Lee Chapman* Champaign, Illinois Economics

Marc DaVall Wheaton, Illinois Elementary Education

Jordan Shonrell Chisum Zion, Illinois Psychology

Danessa Marie De Anda Cum laude Wayne, Illinois Health Science

Markayla Grace Christensen Hanover Park, Illinois Psychology Harrison Hall Christie Lake Forest, Illinois Japanese Riley Deborah Clark Cum laude Gurnee, Illinois Health Science Charles Ladarien Coleman Oswego, Illinois Sport Management: General Business Kenneth P. Conklin* Cum laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Criminology Brittyn Marlene Corbishley Conroe, Texas Design Abigail Cortez Plainfield, Illinois Biology: Health Professions

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Madyson Elizabeth DelGallo Downers Grove, Illinois Health Science Caroline Rose Derango Summa cum laude Bartlett, Illinois Music Performance: Vocal Tina Louisa Serpico* Hoffman Estates, Illinois English Education Secondary Education Joaquin Jose Devries Ridgewood, New Jersey History Anthropology Michael T. Di Santi Chicago, Illinois Organizational Communication Madison Dillon Romeoville, Illinois English Education Secondary Education

*Degree to be awarded later.

Nathan Thomas Dittemore Lombard, Illinois Theatre: Directing and Dramaturgy

Andrew Logan Erisman Yarrow Point, Washington Political Science

Andrew Coleton Gaston* Shabbona, Illinois Sport Management

Arron Christopher Hanson* Downers Grove, Illinois Psychology

Mark Jacob Everix Cum laude Oswego, Illinois Environmental Studies: Sustainability

Trey Jordan Gebhardt Cum laude Aurora, Illinois Environmental Studies: Sustainability

Tucker Scott Hanson Cum laude Minneapolis, Minnesota Sport Management: General Business

Kaden James Dolbee Cum laude Joliet, Illinois Mathematics Secondary Education

Jane Ferguson Summa cum laude Lemont, Illinois Design

Miranda Rose Gebien Lombard, Illinois Elementary Education

Rob Harrison Hardin Cum laude Plainfield, Illinois Sport Management: General Business

Amanda R. Dominguez Aurora, Illinois Psychology

Elias D. Finazzo Naperville, Illinois Sport Management

Sami Drazga Long Island, New York Interactive Media Studies: Interactive Media Technology

Grace Flanagan Downers Grove, Illinois Social Science/History

Andrew W. Doerr New Lenox, Illinois Elementary Education

Dakota Elizabeth Drew Magna cum laude Wausau, Wisconsin Sociology Criminology Amelia Grace Dubs Cum laude Plainfield, Illinois Psychology Gianna Rose Ducato Cum laude Naperville, Illinois Psychology Brooke Ashleigh Duncan Houston, Texas Interactive Media Studies: Interactive Media Technology Lindsey S. Dwyer Naperville, Illinois Health Science Ethan Lopez Ebarvia Cum laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Computer Science Rebecca Elizabeth Elsen Cum laude Lockport, Illinois Literature

Milica Glisovic Naperville, Illinois Psychology Julia Gosk Hoffman Estates, Illinois Global Studies

Anthony R. Flores Frankfort, Illinois Biology: Health Professions

Natalie V. Hazen Cum laude Sugar Grove, Illinois Psychology Katherine Marie Hernandez* Cum laude Lemont, Illinois Environmental Studies: Sustainability

Nolan Flores Lake Villa, Illinois Sport Management

Kyra Christine Grainger Cum laude Sycamore, Illinois Elementary Education

Lexie A. Hernandez Plainfield, Illinois Psychology

Valerie Angelica Froylan Cum laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Health Science

Dominick William Gramarosso Magna cum laude Naperville, Illinois Writing

Sadie Jane Hill Oregon City, Oregon Criminology Sociology

Ethan Lucas Garard Magna cum laude Gibson City, Illinois Political Science

William Francis Greaney Homer Glen, Illinois Computer Science

Aurora Rachelle Hone Summa cum laude Winfield, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Interactive Media Technology

Emily Christine Garcia Cum laude Coal Valley, Illinois Education Studies: Elementary Yessica Garcia Sanchez North Riverside, Illinois Psychology Elisabeth Grace Gardner Summa cum laude College Scholar Midland, Michigan Political Science Arta Gashi Orland Park, Illinois English Education Secondary Education

Rebecca Grecco Cum laude Woodridge, Illinois Biology: Health Professions Emma Rose Grimm Osage, Iowa Sociology Isabelle Nicole Guerrero Magna cum laude Las Vegas, Nevada Mathematics Secondary Education Lauren Marie Handley Downers Grove, Illinois Writing

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Jared Benjamin Horsfall Summa cum laude North Aurora, Illinois Organizational Communication Keegan Emmett Carlson Houlihan Hawthorn Woods, Illinois Computer Science Madeleine Maeve Hughes Cum laude Elmhurst, Illinois Criminology Sociology

*Degree to be awarded later.

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Zachary Scott Erickson Cum laude Frankfort, Illinois Political Science

Michael Clarence Gill Tinley Park, Illinois Social Science/History

Elie Imani* Magna cum laude Crestwood, Illinois Political Science Megan Irelan Cum laude Romeoville, Illinois Sociology Julia Wiktoria Jasinska* Chicago, Illinois Psychology Matthew R. C. Jett Cum laude Naperville, Illinois Social Science/History Secondary Education Tiera R. Jimerson San Jacinto, California Sociology Criminology Sara Christine Johansen Marengo, Illinois Literature Davion Edward Johnson* Evergreen Park, Illinois Sport Management Maia Astrid Johnson Cum laude Madison, Wisconsin Health Science Psychology Natalie Rose Johnson Magna cum laude Bloomington, Illinois Health Science Mason Charles Jones Cum laude Colona, Illinois Communication Studies Nathan Matthew Jones Palatine, Illinois Interdisciplinary Science Secondary Education

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Jehana Jusufi West Chicago, Illinois Psychology Samantha Louise Kaczmarek Summa cum laude Romeoville, Illinois Criminology Psychology Sociology

Mary Kalleigh Keane Kewanee, Illinois Psychology

Giselle Natalie La Brec Summa cum laude Niles, Illinois Journalism

Jonathan E. Kedaitis Lockport, Illinois Psychology Political Science

Richard H. Lahm Neptune Township, New Jersey Literature Writing

Cloie R. Kehlet Magna cum laude Joliet, Illinois Psychology

Jack L. LaLonde Joliet, Illinois Sport Management

Andjela Kesar Summa cum laude College Scholar Willowbrook, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Interactive Media Technology Kristina Kesar Summa cum laude College Scholar Willowbrook, Illinois Environmental Studies: Science & Environment Emily Rose Kitzer Magna cum laude Plainfield, Illinois Design Benjamin Gerald Klemm Summa cum laude Elburn, Illinois Psychology Arkadiusz Kleniuk Mount Prospect, Illinois Sport Management: General Business Daphne Julia Kolody Batavia, Illinois Psychology Kayla Grace Kramer South Elgin, Illinois Psychology Hayden John Krzyzanowski Cum laude Streamwood, Illinois Sport Management Ishika Kumar Cum laude Oak Brook, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Convergent-Media

Dianna Grace LeCrone Naperville, Illinois Elementary Education Jesrael Geomar Leiva Cum laude Joliet, Illinois Health Science Taylin Elizabeth Lemke Minooka, Illinois Environmental Studies: Science & Environment Megan Lemley Summa cum laude Oswego, Illinois Social Science/History Secondary Education Victoria M. Leonard Magna cum laude College Scholar Jackson Township, Ohio Global Studies Chinese Jillian Leslie Chicago, Illinois Humanities Brighton Liese* Brimfield, Illinois Theatrical Design and Technology Marc Edward Loftus Aurora, Illinois Theatrical Design and Technology Bailey Alfano Lomahan Cum laude Sugar Grove, Illinois Environmental Studies: Science & Environment Biology: Biology Professions

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Daniel Alejandro Lomeli Summa cum laude Naperville, Illinois Political Science Philosophy: Law & Society Jessica Lopez Cum laude Elgin, Illinois Political Science Cooper Scott Lundal Madison, Wisconsin Sport Management Megan Clara Lupie Wheaton, Illinois Studio Art Secondary Education Jenny Luu* Glendale Heights, Illinois Japanese Sarah Nicole Lynch Summa cum laude Algonquin, Illinois Psychology Linda Victoria Machuca Elgin, Illinois Studio Art Christina Jazmyne Mack Aurora, Illinois Social Sciences Leah MacRoy Cum laude Wheaton, Illinois Art History Emily Kay Magee Magna cum laude Naperville, Illinois Environmental Studies: Sustainability Grace Malatia Woodridge, Illinois Psychology Studio Art Alex Danny Marcoci Cum laude Plainfield, Illinois Biology: Biology Professions Education Studies: Secondary Elizabeth Rebecca Martinez Ottawa, Illinois Literature

*Degree to be awarded later.

Jovanna Antoinette Martinucci Cum laude Berwyn, Illinois Psychology

Ashton L. Miller Magna cum laude Huntley, Illinois Theatrical Design and Technology

Gage Francis Donald Nielsen Summa cum laude Eagle, Colorado History Political Science

Reganne Michele Massoth Cum laude Winnebago, Illinois Sociology Psychology

Madelyn Milowski Summa cum laude Naperville, Illinois Psychology

Ethan Louis Nizzi West Chicago, Illinois English Education Secondary Education

Cortney Danielle Mims Joliet, Illinois Humanities

Daniel Vincent Nuccio Cum laude Plainfield, Illinois Sport Management

Rana Matsuda Magna cum laude Osaka, Japan Global Studies Ethical Leadership Zachary Thomas McClure South Elgin, Illinois Environmental Studies: Science & Environment Abigail Rae McCormick Cum laude Downers Grove, Illinois Elementary Education Alannah Marie McGuffey Bolingbrook, Illinois Communication Studies Ari McKellin Cum laude Hoffman Estates, Illinois Psychology Kayla Therese McSweeney Cum laude Oak Lawn, Illinois Social Science/History Secondary Education Nicole Mendez-Villarrubia Cum laude College Scholar Rincón, Puerto Rico Journalism Vincent Anthony Merlo* Centennial, Colorado Sport Management Alyson Lee Meyers Magna cum laude Warrenville, Illinois Theatrical Design and Technology

Sayuki Tobise Hokkaido, Japan Global Studies Victoria Monte Summa cum laude College Scholar Bellport, New York Sport Management Amber Elizabeth Morgan* Joliet, Illinois Environmental Studies: Society & Environment Oscar Alexander Morgan Carpentersville, Illinois Health Science Hailie Alexus Murray* Cum laude Aurora, Illinois Psychology Ty Matthew Nagy Arlington Heights, Illinois Sport Management: General Business Trenton Robert Ness Cum laude Naperville, Illinois Mathematics Secondary Education Natalie Anna Nestler Cornwall, Connecticut Elementary Education Jessica A. Niehus Cum laude Downers Grove, Illinois Psychology

Maxine Dawn Ocampo Summa cum laude College Scholar Elburn, Illinois Global Studies McKenna Elizabeth O’Connor Bradley, Illinois Health Science Katelyn Gertrude O’Malley Cum laude Plainfield, Illinois Elementary Education Mia Cara Oribello Marysville, Ohio Psychology Summar Yasmine Owaisi Cum laude Naperville, Illinois Psychology Jonathan Padilla Elgin, Illinois Japanese Chinese Zoe A. Palm Cum laude McHenry, Illinois Journalism Ty Hunter Pankey Onarga, Illinois Sport Management: General Business Monserrat Parra Gonzalez Cum laude Aurora, Illinois Spanish Secondary Education

Nicole Pérez Hoffman Estates, Illinois Elementary Education Aaron Javan Person Cum laude Aurora, Illinois German Natalie Emma Peters Summa cum laude Grafton, Wisconsin Psychology Alexis Gabrielle Petrielli Rolling Meadows, Illinois Psychology Sydney Nicole Petzinger Magna cum laude Parsippany, New Jersey Criminology John M. Pinkowski Richmond Heights, Missouri Social Science/History Hailey M. Poe Summa cum laude College Scholar Bridgeville, Pennsylvania Ethical Leadership Sport Management Alexander Adonis Pratt Flossmoor, Illinois Sport Management Kayla Pratt Batavia, Illinois Sociology Hannah Angela Pruett Summa cum laude Romeoville, Illinois Organizational Communication Writing Nicasio Damon Leobardo Quiroga Bolingbrook, Illinois Design Jessica Ramirez* Streamwood, Illinois Environmental Studies: Sustainability

Heley Patel* Burr Ridge, Illinois Psychology

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*Degree to be awarded later.

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Téa Rose Milazzo Magna cum laude Shorewood, Illinois Elementary Education

Seira Mizuno Chiba, Japan Psychology

Lorena Perea Streamwood, Illinois Writing

Mary Alice Rasmussen Cum laude Homer Glen, Illinois Japanese

Paige Alison Runkle Summa cum laude Mount Prospect, Illinois Sport Management

Jade Reynoso Montgomery, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Convergent-Media

Luke Matthew Russell Naperville, Illinois Design

Ariana Francisca Rivera Aurora, Illinois Psychology Jenna Elizabeth Roach Naperville, Illinois Communication Studies Leobardo Rodriguez Aurora, Illinois Computer Science Lindsay Anna Rogers Cum laude Bloomington, Illinois Health Science Mia Angelina Rogers Summa cum laude College Scholar Naperville, Illinois Humanities Psychology Shane Matthew Rollins Cum laude Westchester, Illinois Psychology Emma Elizabeth Roman Cum laude Brookfield, Illinois Design Olivia Grace Rosenberg Summa cum laude Elmhurst, Illinois Communication Studies Sociology Nichole Marie Royce Yorkville, Illinois Psychology

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Isabella Helene Ruiz Cum laude Oswego, Illinois Psychology Judith Ruiz Cum laude Woodridge, Illinois Psychology

Ava Lynn Slowinski Magna cum laude Naperville, Illinois Environmental Studies: Science & Environment Japanese

Haroon Mohamed Salahuddin Magna cum laude Skokie, Illinois Biochemistry Jamaal Thomas Douglas Salary LaPorte, Indiana Philosophy: Law & Society Giana Salerno Malik Magna cum laude Chicago, Illinois Theatrical Design and Technology Angelie Marie Santiago Gonzalez* Cidra, Puerto Rico Design Alexander Michael Savini Aurora, Illinois Psychology Sociology Jazmyn Leeann Scholl Summa cum laude Elburn, Illinois Psychology Abigail M. Scuito Summa cum laude Plainfield, Illinois Global Studies Japanese Stephanie Barbara Sherrod Magna cum laude Naperville, Illinois Psychology Neuroscience: Molecular Josylin M. Simmons-Doxie Downers Grove, Illinois Design Margaret Elaine Sizemore Cum laude La Grange, Illinois Mathematics

Kyla Jade Smetana New Lenox, Illinois Psychology Tsahai Woziero Menen Smith Miami, Florida Art History Caitlin Marie Solare Cum laude Indian Head Park, Illinois Psychology Gabriela Rose Sorrentino Cum laude Gurnee, Illinois Musical Theatre Music Jack Howard Stallmann* St. Charles, Illinois Sport Management: General Business Eleni Alex Stavropoulos Summa cum laude Lockport, Illinois Criminology Psychology Claire Bennett Stephens* Magna cum laude Geneva, Illinois Psychology Joshua E. Stevens* Aurora, Illinois Journalism Michael Colin Stevlic Naperville, Illinois Design Alexie Joule Stiles Cum laude Las Cruces, New Mexico Sport Management: Digital Marketing Nicholas Nolan Stumpf Mokena, Illinois Economics

Connor James Swallow Hinsdale, Illinois Organizational Communication Robert Dean Szivak Aurora, Illinois Computer Science Hinata Tanaka Cum laude Niigata, Japan Jazz Studies Studio Art Sarah Ann Tanny Summa cum laude Arlington Heights, Illinois Social Science/History Secondary Education Maria F. Tarre Alvarez Maracaibo, Venezuela Psychology Alexandra L. Tayler Itasca, Illinois Psychology Julia Mary Thomas Homer Glen, Illinois Studio Art Secondary Education Elysse Nellie Thompson Summa cum laude South Elgin, Illinois Psychology Vivian Rose Thurmond Summa cum laude Aurora, Illinois Religious Studies Adam Blaine Toren Cum laude Elgin, Illinois Psychology Talia Nicole Torosian Cum laude Schaumburg, Illinois Elementary Education Kaley Nicole Tramutolo Lockport, Illinois Musical Theatre Stefanos V. Treanor Naperville, Illinois Graphic Design

Nilufar I. Sunnatova* Naperville, Illinois Biology: Health Professions

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*Degree to be awarded later.

Tina Marie Tredinnick* Oswego, Illinois Psychology

Carly Vogt Deerfield, Illinois Studio Art

Mazzy Jayne True Plainfield, Illinois Health Science

Elizabeth Ann Wade Cum laude Lisle, Illinois Psychology

Emilija Vaiciulis Lemont, Illinois Design Lindsey Nicole Van Dusen Summa cum laude Oswego, Illinois Elementary Education Lars Jeremiah Viise Oak Park, Illinois History

Olivia Claire Wegner Magna cum laude College Scholar Naperville, Illinois Interactive Media Studies: Interactive Media Technology

Kelsey Anne Warren Naperville, Illinois Organizational Communication Ella Rose Waughop* Magna cum laude Plainfield, Illinois Psychology Criminology

Madelyn G. Weiland Magna cum laude Western Springs, Illinois Psychology Aidan Joseph Wenig Naperville, Illinois Sport Management Maren Faye Wilder Summa cum laude Knoxville, Illinois Psychology Spanish

Alec Thomas Wolff Lombard, Illinois History Jessica Wright Cum laude Downers Grove, Illinois Environmental Studies: Society & Environment Chihiro Yoshihara Japan Anthropology Emily Faith Yost College Scholar Geneseo, Illinois Psychology Diane Grace Yunda Vera Cum laude Mount Prospect, Illinois Health Science

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTR ATION Trevor Austin Abernathy Orland Park, Illinois Management

Valeria Banuelos Cum laude Bloomingdale, Illinois Marketing

Jai Acharya Magna cum laude Lexington, South Carolina Accounting

Jack Ryan Barracca Carol Stream, Illinois Management

Marc Alexander Alday Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Marketing

Samuel Andrew Barton Atlanta, Georgia International Business

Alyssa Jordan Allen Holland, Michigan Management Marketing

Erik Henry Batkiewicz Cum laude Kohler, Wisconsin Marketing

Fabian Alvarez Carol Stream, Illinois Management

Dylan Joel Becker Cum laude Aurora, Illinois Management

John Asiuras Addison, Illinois Business Economics Cameron Paul Banaszynski Cum laude Carol Stream, Illinois Management

Isabella Liliana Biagiotti Summa cum laude St. Charles, Illinois Accounting

Danyelle Rose Borysiewicz Cum laude Elburn, Illinois Finance Sergio Andres Bracco Magna cum laude Caracas, Venezuela Finance Business Economics Justin Bradley Brown Cum laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Accounting Finance Johanna Elizabeth Brunke Cum laude Aurora, Illinois Management Hannah Brook Burns Magna cum laude Naperville, Illinois Entrepreneurship

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Michael Angelo Capobianco Magna cum laude Geneva, Illinois Finance Zachary Anthony Carpita Magna cum laude Taylor Ridge, Illinois Finance Cole Brendan Claffy Bolingbrook, Illinois Management Rollin Terrence Crawford Magna cum laude Westerville, Ohio Marketing Carly Ann Crowl Cum laude Galesburg, Illinois Marketing Lucy Ann Culig Summa cum laude Littleton, Colorado Accounting Jah’mar Amarie Daniel South Holland, Illinois Management

*Degree to be awarded later.

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Douglas James Blomquist Lockport, Illinois Finance

Johnathan James Blumeyer Mackinaw, Illinois Finance

Domas Dicpetris Summa cum laude Darien, Illinois Accounting

David Lawrence Fuchs Jr. Magna cum laude Orange, California Management

Yuri Hijimoto Cum laude Kanagawa, Japan Marketing

David Adrian Doerflinger Burlington, Wisconsin Accounting

Joshua Ganesh Magna cum laude Naperville, Illinois Business Economics Entrepreneurship

Keegan Robert Hinton Cum laude Lombard, Illinois Human Resource Management Psychology

Christopher D. Glenn Lansing, Illinois Marketing

Corbin Jacob Hodge Kewanee, Illinois Marketing

Jason Eric Gomez Cum laude Tinley Park, Illinois Finance

Lucas Richard Hoffman Magna cum laude Naplate, Illinois Finance Business Economics

Jacob Doerge Chicago, Illinois Management Ignacio Dulón De Ugarte Summa cum laude La Paz, Bolivia Finance Accounting Collin Patrick Dunne Cum laude Homer Glen, Illinois Accounting Jack Robert Eldredge Magna cum laude Aurora, Colorado Accounting Sport Management Eren M. Emanuel Carol Stream, Illinois Accounting Eric Mitchell Emanuel Bloomingdale, Illinois Management Matthew Alex Falzone Melrose Park, Illinois Business Economics Nicolas John Fehrle Rockford, Illinois Business Economics Nicole Leigh Feilinger Naperville, Illinois Management Jose Fernandez Addison, Illinois Management

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Alexis Eliana Flores Huntington Beach, California Entrepreneurship Giselle Sierra Flores Summa cum laude Plainfield, Illinois Human Resource Management

Garrett Arthur Grastorf Naperville, Illinois Business Economics Alexander Michael Greene Naperville, Illinois Marketing Douglas Fuller Groenewold Hinsdale, Illinois Business Economics Cynthia Gutierrez Aurora, Illinois Accounting Nathan David Halbrader Summa cum laude South Beloit, Illinois Accounting Management Gabriel Thomas Ham Magna cum laude Warrenville, Illinois International Business Joseph Marcel Hamilton Lombard, Illinois Entrepreneurship Shayan S. Hasan South Barrington, Illinois Marketing Nanami Hayashi Naperville, Illinois Marketing Guadalupe Geraldine Hernandez Plainfield, Illinois Accounting

Luke Fredrick Hoffmann Magna cum laude Elmwood, Illinois Accounting Christopher Hojsan Bartlett, Illinois Human Resource Management Paige Cathryn Horrie Kewanee, Illinois Marketing John Lorenzo Hudetz Cum laude Western Springs, Illinois Business Economics Francesco Imperiale Geneva, Illinois Marketing Ryo Ishii Tokyo, Japan Business Economics

Amani Emma Jones Jonesboro, Georgia Marketing Kasia Pearl Karmenzind Magna cum laude Aurora, Illinois Management Nichole Elizabeth Kiddy Summa cum laude Crystal Lake, Illinois Management Finance Peter M. Kimba Cum laude Rock Island, Illinois Human Resource Management Miles David Kimball Madison, Wisconsin Marketing Kitazawa Motoi Cum laude Tokyo, Japan Marketing Michael Patrick Klein Cum laude Oswego, Illinois Finance Management Yukina Kobayashi Osaka, Japan Marketing Jaedin Tyler Kotecki Cum laude McHenry, Illinois Marketing Allen Kozlica Darien, Illinois Marketing

Humberto Jaimes III Cum laude Joliet, Illinois Management

Nolan R. Laczynski Aurora, Illinois Accounting

Kelby W. James Hillside, Illinois Finance

Elise Rose Langas Winfield, Illinois Finance

Travis R. Johnson Summa cum laude Elmwood, Illinois Marketing Management

Nicholas Anthony Larak Summa cum laude Streamwood, Illinois Finance Business Economics

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*Degree to be awarded later.

Sebastian Lemus Aurora, Illinois Marketing Carter Everett Lenz North Aurora, Illinois Management Blake H. Lewis* Naperville, Illinois Marketing

Matsuri Miyauchi Kanagawa, Japan International Business Global Studies

Claira Rose Panos Bensenville, Illinois Entrepreneurship Marketing

Haruno Sasagawa Magna cum laude Tokyo, Japan Accounting

Michael D. Molloy Orland Park, Illinois Management

Jake Aiden Paris Fishers, Indiana Marketing

Connor Martin Scherry Plainfield, Illinois Finance

Terrance D. Moncrief* Shorewood, Illinois Business Economics

Jessica Marie Pesavento Magna cum laude Wheaton, Illinois Finance

Brynn Rae Schlaht* Loves Park, Illinois Marketing

Zoe Elizabeth Lind Magna cum laude West Dundee, Illinois Accounting

Aidan Murphy Lindenhurst, Illinois Management

Zachary Edward Lunde Summa cum laude Manhattan, Illinois Entrepreneurship

Saki Nakatsura Magna cum laude Chiba, Japan International Business

Lucy Mackey Cum laude Wheaton, Illinois Management

Olen A. Nanninga Naperville, Illinois Accounting

Abigail M. Magee Cum laude Plainfield, Illinois Entrepreneurship Bradford C. Martin Wheaton, Illinois Finance Catherine Mia Marzano Summa cum laude Elmhurst, Illinois Finance Frida Pamela Matta Cum laude Mexico City, Mexico Human Resource Management Marketing Nicholas D. McClinton Jr. Cleveland, Ohio Finance Kristina Carmella Mennella Medinah, Illinois Management John J. Mepham Palatine, Illinois Management

Natalie Mercedes Nieves Glendale Heights, Illinois Marketing Gabriella Grace Nimon Cum laude Worth, Illinois Finance Eloi Niyibizi Aurora, Illinois Finance Natalie Anna Nowak Cum laude Worth, Illinois Marketing Jonathan Robert Olenek St. Charles, Illinois Finance Madeline Rene Olson Pataskala, Ohio Marketing International Business Annelise Knabe Oster Magna cum laude Kansas City, Missouri Accounting

John Andrew Pettit Summa cum laude New Lenox, Illinois Accounting Business Economics Khue Dangnhu Pham Bolingbrook, Illinois Accounting Finance Michelle Monique Rashad Romeoville, Illinois Human Resource Management Jahquell R. Reese Cum laude Crest Hill, Illinois Management Kylie Ruffian Risley Magna cum laude St. Charles, Illinois Marketing Kelly Marie Rosine Cum laude Plainfield, Illinois Finance Accounting Grace Rupsis Magna cum laude Winfield, Illinois Human Resource Management Jacob Michael Ryan Granger, Indiana Accounting Joseph A. Sacco Bartlett, Illinois Finance

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Emma Rose Schmalz Carol Stream, Illinois Human Resource Management Edward Francis Schmid IV Summa cum laude Palm Harbor, Florida Accounting Sport Management Evan Dawson Schmidtgall Cum laude Naperville, Illinois Management John-Michael Scumaci Orland Park, Illinois Finance Jack Hale Senese Frankfort, Illinois Management Matthew Sengphommachanh Elgin, Illinois Finance Business Economics Gavin Thomas Sheehan Cum laude Oak Lawn, Illinois Management Environmental Studies: Sustainability Breanne Carole Sheffer Summa cum laude Yorkville, Illinois Management Organizational Communication Joshua S. Shin* Plainfield, Illinois Business Economics Finance Kathryn Elaine Sievers Magna cum laude Carol Stream, Illinois Accounting

*Degree to be awarded later.

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Larisa Milenkovski Cum laude Lockport, Illinois International Business

Beckham Duy Nguyen Naperville, Illinois Accounting

David Gunnar Peterson Summa cum laude Elgin, Illinois Finance Accounting

Taylor Hamilton Smith Summa cum laude Lexington, Kentucky Marketing Accounting Entrepreneurship Charlie Calvin Snyder Mount Prospect, Illinois Management Emily Michele Stallmann St. Charles, Illinois Management Roger L. Staudenbaur Montgomery, Illinois Finance Carla Sudduth Country Club Hills, Illinois Management Davis Joseph Sweeney Cum laude Earlville, Illinois Accounting

Yuka Takenaka Magna cum laude Hyogo, Japan International Business Zachary Michael Taylor Gilberts, Illinois Accounting Vaughn Jacob Teodoro Frankfort, Illinois Management Samira Torres Downers Grove, Illinois Marketing Julianna Grace Tuohy Magna cum laude Downers Grove, Illinois Marketing Amber Lynn Turner Clover, South Carolina Entrepreneurship Julian Valtierrez Chicago, Illinois Management

Carter James Vance Aurora, Illinois Management

Jahron La’Roi Williams Jacksonville, Florida Finance

Alexander Michael Venuti Addison, Illinois Finance

Laila Chassidy Clark Crest Hill, Illinois Accounting

Alex Raymond Villar Romeoville, Illinois Management

Ceyda Yucel Istanbul, Turkey Finance Business Economics

Gianna T. Vitale Naperville, Illinois Marketing

Kyle Zabinski Mokena, Illinois Management

Taylor M. Warren* Yorkville, Illinois Management Entrepreneurship

Jacqueline Zamora Aurora, Illinois Marketing

Abrielle Whitaker Cum laude Coal City, Illinois Finance

Jakub Pawel Zych Magna cum laude Itasca, Illinois Finance

Graham Meyer Wight Summa cum laude Williamsfield, Illinois Management

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Kaitlyn V. Easterday Summa cum laude La Grange, Illinois Graphic Design Robin Nicole Lee Magna cum laude Mesa, Arizona Graphic Design

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Alissa Sara Madalinski Cum laude Aurora, Illinois Graphic Design

Andrea Cecilia Peguero González Summa cum laude College Scholar Naperville, Illinois Studio Art Mia Linnea Sciabica Naperville, Illinois Graphic Design

Kyle Robert Suess Magna cum laude Aurora, Illinois Graphic Design

Ian Wachel Cum laude Downers Grove, Illinois Studio Art

Jyoti Verma Cum laude West Chicago, Illinois Graphic Design

Kathryn Marie Wagner Magna cum laude Carol Stream, Illinois Graphic Design Philosophy

Austin Anthony Scott Summa cum laude Waldorf, Maryland Graphic Design

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BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION Nathaniel Cain Anderson Chicago, Illinois Music Education: Instrumental

Joseph Michael Duncan Downers Grove, Illinois Music Education: Instrumental

David Michael Lange Lockport, Illinois Music Education: Choral

Shannon Beth Blonski Elgin, Illinois Music Education: Instrumental

Ethan Alexander Dunk Cum laude Glen Ellyn, Illinois Music Education: Instrumental

Chloe Lillie Cum laude Frankfort, Illinois Music Education: Choral

Faith Amanda Rios Melrose Park, Illinois Music Education: Choral

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Jai Acharya Magna cum laude Lexington, South Carolina Economics Monaya Ali Oak Lawn, Illinois Health Science Bakr Alkanbari* Downers Grove, Illinois Computer Science Dylan O. Andersen Phoenix, Arizona Computer Science Maria Angelovski Naperville, Illinois Neuroscience: Molecular Frank Alexander Aniello Magna cum laude West Chicago, Illinois Exercise Science Yele Rose Aycock Gallup, New Mexico Exercise Science Nicole Fay Baker Naperville, Illinois Biology: Biological Sciences Abigail Kristine Barickman Magna cum laude Geneseo, Illinois Mechanical Engineering

Brian P. Bator Lemont, Illinois Biology: Biomedical Science Robert Gerald Behmer Summa cum laude Rockford, Illinois Economics Savanna Madisen Birkey Cum laude Princeton, Illinois Health Science Evelyn Bolanos Cum laude Melrose Park, Illinois Exercise Science Kyla Faith Border Summa cum laude Rock Falls, Illinois Biology: Biomedical Science Lane Scott Brinkman Port Byron, Illinois Computer Science Elijah D. Brockie Villa Park, Illinois Mechanical Engineering Luke Budil* Magna cum laude Grayslake, Illinois Neuroscience: Molecular

Madelyn Keri Camaioni Cum laude New Lenox, Illinois Health Science

Jasmin Cruz Cum laude Aurora, Illinois Health Science

Crystal Marie Caponigro South Haven, Michigan Neuroscience: Molecular

Abraão José da Silva Cum laude Recife, Brazil Mechanical Engineering

Michael Thomas Cascella Cum laude Wheaton, Illinois Health Science Briggs MacKay Cecil Wheaton, Illinois Computer Science Jason A. Cedillo Naperville, Illinois Biology: Biomedical Science Ryan Andrew Chance McCordsville, Indiana Neuroscience: Molecular Agustin Chavez Jr. Cum laude Elgin, Illinois Computer Science

Hanna Marie Dahlk Cum laude Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Exercise Science Enrico Dalla Nave Cum laude Rome, Italy Mechanical Engineering Natalie D’Andrea Plainfield, Illinois Nutrition Science Karissa Davies Minooka, Illinois Health Science Dominick Paul De Cicco Lombard, Illinois Chemistry

Branden Jacob Collins Summa cum laude South Elgin, Illinois Actuarial Science

Anthony Evan DiVenere Glen Ellyn, Illinois Exercise Science

Sheckhinah Shay Cooper* Naperville, Illinois Neuroscience: Behavioral

Allie Mackenzie Dockins* Crown Point, Indiana Biochemistry

Emily R. Cortez Tinley Park, Illinois Exercise Science

Joshua Robert Dorr Cum laude Wheaton, Illinois Nutrition Science

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*Degree to be awarded later.

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Madeline Paige Barickman Summa cum laude Geneseo, Illinois Mechanical Engineering

Robert L. Bates Morris, Illinois Exercise Science

Amanda Caitlin Dragisic Joliet, Illinois Exercise Science

Leah M. Hearne Lockport, Illinois Actuarial Science

Megan Grace Duffy Chardon, Ohio Exercise Science Literature

Margaret Sarah Hinsdale Cum laude Wheaton, Illinois Exercise Science

Lileann Josephine Edwards Bedford, Virginia Neuroscience: Molecular

Stephanie Holm St. Charles, Illinois Psychology

Cole Craig Eggert Aurora, Illinois Computer Science

Dillon Robert Hunt Cum laude Saunemin, Illinois Electrical Engineering

Madison Faith Feeney Summa cum laude Bloomington, Illinois Health Science Joel Felipe Forero Mejia Aurora, Illinois Computer Engineering Charone Roneace Foster Aurora, Illinois Health Science Kolby Takeo Fujii Mililani, Hawaii Biology: Biomedical Science Jaslina Gandhi Glen Ellyn, Illinois Computer Engineering Elise Lillian Gilmer Normal, Illinois Chemistry Dieter Jairo Gonzales Guevara Oruro, Bolivia Computer Engineering Applied Mathematics Gidapa Granada Naperville, Illinois Biology: Biomedical Science William Hall Cum laude Umeå, Sweden Computer Science

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Logan Michael Hartler Naperville, Illinois Computer Science Cleo Hawthorne Elk Grove Village, Illinois Biology: Biological Science

Elliott Jacob Indrisek Batavia, Illinois Exercise Science Jo Ishizaki Magna cum laude Tokyo, Japan Computer Science Joel Christian Jaquinde Wheaton, Illinois Chemistry Erin Nicole Jaskierski Tinley Park, Illinois Exercise Science Hana Javan Skokie, Illinois Health Science Erica Faith Johnson Plainfield, Illinois Nutrition Science Usman Kaleel Cum laude Aurora, Illinois Computer Science Anthony Edward Kindness Magna cum laude Lombard, Illinois Mathematics Applied Mathematics Colby John Kingsbury Summa cum laude Morris, Illinois Electrical Engineering Bradley Kinney Geneva, Illinois Computer Science

Jacob James Kluckhohn Magna cum laude Warrenville, Illinois Exercise Science

Abigail Grace MacKenzie Magna cum laude Chilhowie, Missouri Biology: Biomedical Science

Jonathan Maxwell Kratz* Homer Glen, Illinois Exercise Science

Danielle Shawn MacMillan Elburn, Illinois Exercise Science

Julia M. Kubrak Cum laude Buffalo Grove, Illinois Exercise Science

Marissa Nicole Madl* Cum laude New Lenox, Illinois Exercise Science

Alaina Kuhn Cum laude Scottsdale, Arizona Exercise Science

Jeske Lee Maples Summa cum laude Moweaqua, Illinois Health Science

Charlotte Lillian Kumler Cum laude Indianapolis, Indiana Biology: Biomedical Science

Rebecca Tommie Martin Oak Lawn, Illinois Interdisciplinary Science

Alexander John Kutcher Magna cum laude Antioch, Illinois Electrical Engineering Madison L. Lange Cum laude Naperville, Illinois Biology: Biomedical Science

Maisha Marzan Summa cum laude Rajshahi, Bangladesh Applied Mathematics Biology: Biology Professions Timothy Jacob Maude Union, Illinois Radiation Therapy

Donovan Catalano Layton Plainfield, Illinois Mechanical Engineering

Alexis Rose Mazzenga Summa cum laude Morton Grove, Illinois Exercise Science

My Thao Le Cum laude Hanoi, Vietnam Biology: Biomedical Science

Fiona Louise McConnell Cum laude Milwaukie, Oregon Exercise Science

Bennett J. Leach* Elburn, Illinois Exercise Science

Riley L. McCurdy Streator, Illinois Exercise Science

Mason Frederick Lebeck Cum laude Aurora, Illinois Mechanical Engineering

Amanda K. Melton Elgin, Illinois Psychology

Mary F. Lopez Avila Bensenville, Illinois Exercise Science Dalton Sean Lutz Burnsville, Minnesota Economics History

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Tristan Scott Merlin Gilberts, Illinois Computer Science Christian Edward Miller Calumet City, Illinois Exercise Science Kyla Morgan Miller Summa cum laude Countryside, Illinois Exercise Science

*Degree to be awarded later.

Louis Mogavero Lombard, Illinois Exercise Science Angel Montes Cum laude Oswego, Illinois Computer Science Andrew Dillingham Moore* Houston, Texas Biology: Biomedical Science Le’Char L. Payton-Morgan Galesburg, Illinois Exercise Science Avinash Gideon Moses Summa cum laude Plainfield, Illinois Neuroscience: Molecular Zachary N. Mottlow Bolingbrook, Illinois Biology: Biomedical Science Asser Nasser Moustafa Mahmoud Moustafa Cum laude Alexandria, Egypt Computer Science Kyle Richard Mudler Summa cum laude College Scholar Sherwood, Wisconsin Biochemistry Armando Rene Murillo Cum laude Whittier, California Exercise Science Stellamaris Jovinta Nakazzi Cum laude Kampala, Uganda Mechanical Engineering Delaney Grace Nash Cum laude Schaumburg, Illinois Health Science Rares-Mihail Neagu Summa cum laude Romania Computer Science

Emily Marie Praski Cum laude Oak Forest, Illinois Health Science

Kathryn J. Santolin Cum laude Plano, Illinois Health Science

Maxwell Joseph Ness Summa cum laude Antioch, Illinois Electrical Engineering

Sadman Rahman Jessore, Bangladesh Mathematics Interdisciplinary Science

Jessica Lynn Santos* Magna cum laude Elgin, Illinois Exercise Science

Elizabeth Claire Norman Summa cum laude Minnetonka, Minnesota Psychology Neuroscience: Behavioral

Lily Edna Ratledge Oswego, Illinois Health Science

Samantha Nicole Schultz Cum laude Naperville, Illinois Biology: Biomedical Science

Eric Novello Cum laude Bartlett, Illinois Physics: Professional

Richard E. Roa Cruz Chicago, Illinois Computer Science Angel Robelo Elgin, Illinois Exercise Science

Kiko Onishi Magna cum laude Tokyo, Japan Computer Science

Connor Alexander Robertson Glendale Heights, Illinois Mechanical Engineering

Isaac J. Ortiz Yorkville, Illinois Actuarial Science

Sondra Marie Rodriguez Berwyn, Illinois Psychology

Frank Robert Oswald Arlington Heights, Illinois Psychology

Yasmani Rene Rojas Port St. Lucie, Florida Exercise Science

Natalie Parker Magna cum laude Michigan City, Indiana Neuroscience: Molecular

Ian Jack Rosales Batavia, Illinois Biology: Biological Science

Mackenzie Grace Parr Oswego, Illinois Exercise Science Maria Julia Paz Navarro Rivera, Uruguay Mechanical Engineering Justin Christopher Penados Chicago, Illinois Exercise Science Alec Steven Penteris Joliet, Illinois Mechanical Engineering Tyler John Piron Batavia, Illinois Computer Engineering Delaney Kate Platt Cum laude Las Vegas, Nevada Health Science

Javonte Rucker* Bradenton, Florida Health Science Michael Anthony Ruettiger Summa cum laude Joliet, Illinois Electrical Engineering Kendra Rose Ryan Cum laude Fenton, Michigan Exercise Science Samia Islam Saba* Cum laude Rajshahi, Bangladesh Neuroscience: Molecular Psychology Patrycja Saldyka Schaumburg, Illinois Actuarial Science

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Scarlett Katherine Schuth Summa cum laude Lemont, Illinois Chemistry Nolan Andrew Scofield Summa cum laude Antioch, Illinois Actuarial Science Computer Science Aryan Jung Shah Cum laude Kathmandu, Nepal Computer Science Asal Sharma Dhungana Lalitpur, Nepal Computer Science Logan Matthew Skidmore Cum laude Hoffman Estates, Illinois Computer Science Applied Mathematics Charley Smith Indian Head Park, Illinois Exercise Science Emmanuel Magno Ramos Soriano III Bolingbrook, Illinois Applied Mathematics Alaina Lynn Spader Magna cum laude Oswego, Illinois Exercise Science Jacob Louis Steen Magna cum laude Aurora, Illinois Computer Science Maria Elena Tistoj Immokalee, Florida Mechanical Engineering

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Davis John Nelson Summa cum laude Madison, Wisconsin Economics

Taylor M. Nelson Summa cum laude Orland Park, Illinois Chemistry

Jasmine Alely Tixta Cum laude College Scholar Des Plaines, Illinois Health Science Grace Kathleen Toole Cum laude Shorewood, Illinois Health Science Hector Torres Woodridge, Illinois Biochemistry Viviana Torres Fox Lake, Illinois Biology: Biomedical Science

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Amber Rae VandeHei Cum laude Green Bay, Wisconsin Biology: Biomedical Science

William Samuel Vernon Magna cum laude Lexington, Kentucky Exercise Science

Zuzanna Wargala Summa cum laude Stalowa Wola, Poland Biology: Biomedical Science

Jacob Ryan Wilkinson Magna cum laude Plainfield, Illinois Mechanical Engineering

Ramon Vilarroig Martinez Castellón, Spain Computer Engineering Applied Mathematics

Evan Gregory Watanabe Anaheim, California Health Science

Joseph Nicholas Woller Grafton, Wisconsin Computer Science

Jeremy Michael Weitendorf Cum laude Bolingbrook, Illinois Biology: Biological Science

Alaina Ann Wolter Cum laude Mount Zion, Illinois Nutrition Science

Francesca Louise Whalen Magna cum laude College Scholar Darien, Illinois Exercise Science

Tony Zajac Bolingbrook, Illinois Exercise Science

Kloe Lee Walters Bolingbrook, Illinois Biology: Biomedical Science Kaya Joelle Ward Bolingbrook, Illinois Health Science Kirtoria Teyoncé Ward Naperville, Illinois Computer Science

Robert Eduard Wilcox Jr. Peotone, Illinois Exercise Science

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Michael R. Naset Chair of the Board Senior Partner (Retired); Accenture LLP Tracie Morris ’02 Vice Chair of the Board Chief People Officer and Executive VP, Human Resources; Corewell Health Dr. Maureen Ryan ’83 Vice Chair of the Board Senior Director (Retired); Seattle Genetics, Inc. Kevin M. Gensler Secretary of the Board President; Dommermuth, Cobine, West, Gensler, Philipchuck, Corrigan & Bernhard, Ltd.

Gerald McCadd ’92 Owner & Agent; G. McCadd Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. (State Farm Agency)

Jon DeSouza ’98 President & CEO; HARTING Americas, HARTING, Inc. Rowena Felix-Salas ’84 General Manager/ Co-Owner; Hotel Baker

Connor McGury ’18 / M ’20 North Central College Alumni Board President; Senior Manager, CX Strategy & Innovation, Crate & Barrel

Dr. Kathy L. Guthrie ’98 Professor; Florida State University

Tom Miers Market President (Retired); Naperville Bank and Trust

Nancy Naumann ’79 Hanson Teacher (Retired); Naperville Community Unit District 203

Steven Rubin Regional Director; Kitchens to Go by Mobile Modular

Kris Hartner Owner; Naperville Running Company Dr. InSun Ho ’81 Division Lead, RSM & Product Stewardship; Abbott Labs

Bishop Dan Schwerin Bishop; Northern Illinois Conference and Wisconsin Conference, The United Methodist Church

Dr. Abiódún Gòkè-Pariolá President, Professor of English; North Central College

Steven H. Hoeft ’73 Attorney (Retired); McDermott, Will & Emery

Michael Allara M ’11 Chief Financial Officer (Retired); Chicago Trading Company

John Kaltenmark Independent Consultant and Board Member (Retired)

Dr. Ali Setork President; DynaCom Management, Inc.

David W. Kelsch President & CEO; Advanced Data Technologies, Inc.

Donald C. Sharp President and CEO; Coolfire Solutions

Esther T. Benjamin ’90 CEO & Executive Director; World Education Services

Annette Kenney Chief Strategy Officer (Retired); Edward-Elmhurst Health

Dr. Jeffrey K. Swallow ’94 Chairman and CEO (Retired); Magnetrol International Incorporated

Dr. Kathryn Birkett Superintendent of Schools (Retired); Indian Prairie School District 204

Dr. Sanjeeb Khatua Chief Physician Executive; NorthShore - Edward-Elmhurst Health

Scott Wehrli ’91 Mayor; City of Naperville, Secretary/Treasurer and Partner; Dukane Precast, Inc.

Erin L. Bishop ’93 Senior Corporate Counsel; Caterpillar Inc.

J. Raymond Kinney III (H) ’10 Principal; Blooming Color and Maclyn Group

Lee J. Woolley ’85 President/CEO; Treasury Dept.

Federal Credit Union

Matthew S. Brill ’97 Derivatives Trader; Tourmaline Partners

Joseph Mallon ’80 Partner (Retired); Deloitte & Touche, LLP

Mark Wright President/CEO; Diverse Facility Solutions

Andrea M. Beck ’97 Independent Financial Consultant

Life Trustees: Dr. John D. Bramsen ’60 Donald J. Hackl James A. McDermet M ’92 Holly I. Myers ’69 Dr. Richard G. Norenberg ’55 Dr. Herman B. White Jr. Dr. Harold R. Wilde (H) ’15 Robert A. Wislow ’67 Dr. Beth Thomas ’63 Zimmerman Honorary Trustees: James E. Bramsen ’59 Leota Buss ’51 Ester Dr. John M. Giannini ’84 John L. Novak ’64 Rick Spencer (H) ’22 Dr. Myron Wentz ’63, (H) ’11

Stephen T. Sellers ’76 CEO (Retired); Applied Noetics

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Severe Weather Safety In the event of severe weather, evacuation instructions will be given from the stage. Safe areas include interior hallways, locker rooms and stairwells. Avoid glass doors and windows. Ushers will help direct you to a safe location.

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Photo Station 1: Jefferson Lawn, one block north of Chicago Ave. on Brainard St. Photo Station 2: Old Main lawn, three blocks north of Chicago Ave. on Brainard St.

Photo Station 3: Rall House lawn, 329 S. Brainard St. Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium will be open to take photos on the field, but no backdrops or props will be provided.

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