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WIU Spring 2020 College, Departmental, Honors Scholars

April 21, 2020

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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - Six students graduating from Western Illinois University at the end of the Spring 2020 semester have received the highest recognition from their colleges for their overall academic excellence by being named a College Scholar.

The Spring 2020 Commencement and Scholars ceremonies, originally scheduled for May 8-10, have been canceled based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Faculty in each of the University's four academic colleges; Global Education and Outreach and the Centennial Honors College each select a graduating senior as the college's outstanding student. Students graduating as College Scholars have satisfied the criteria of excellence established by their individual academic college's faculty members. A Departmental Scholar is an outstanding degree candidate in an academic major as determined by the faculty in the major department. An Honors Scholar is a student in the Centennial Honors College who has completed a set of honors requirements and has achieved a grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.

Approximately 10 percent of graduating seniors achieve academic distinction, which is designated as Summa Cum Laude, highest academic distinction, with a minimum grade point average of 3.90; Magna Cum Laude, high academic distinction, with a GPA of 3.75-3.89; and Cum Laude, academic distinction, with a GPA between 3.60-3.74.


College of Arts and Sciences Scholar

Hayden Golemon (Brimfield, IL) graduates with a bachelor's degree in foreign languages and cultures, with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude. He is also the Foreign Languages and Cultures Departmental Scholar and an Honors Scholar. At Western, he was a member of the track team, and served on the Student Government Association as a Senator-at-Large and a member of the Finance Committee; a member of the a cappella group "InVoxicated"; a member of the Lincoln Laureate Selection Committee; and the CAS Student Council representative to the CAS Faculty Council. After graduation, Golemon plans to attend law school and eventually work for the U.S. Justice Department. He is the son of Thomas and Joan Golemon.


College of Business and Technology Scholar

Kathryn Curry (Marietta, IL) graduates with a bachelor's degree in graphic communication. She is also the Graphic Communication Departmental Scholar. At Western, Curry, a non-traditional student, works full time in WIU's Financial Aid Office as an adviser. She previously worked in the WIU Office of Admissions and in the Career Development Center. Curry is a member of the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success and Lambda Pi Eta. After graduation, she will begin working toward her master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology. She is the daughter of Terri Hare.


College of Education and Human Services Scholar

Kelsi E. DeNoyer (Davenport, IA) graduates with a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA) with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude. She is also the RPTA Departmental Scholar and an Honors Scholar. At Western, DeNoyer is part of the Student Recreation Association (SRA) and the Centennial Honors College. Off campus, she is part of the Nahant Marsh Education Center and has served as an AmeriCorps Environmental Educator, working to ensure STEM, conservation, community and healthy-living values in her programs. She has also volunteered with the Davenport Handicapped Development Center. After graduation, DeNoyer will continue her education toward a master's degree in RPTA, and eventually hopes to work full-time as an environmental educator. She is the daughter of Jim and Chanda Massengale.


College of Fine Arts and Communication Scholar

Paula Ramirez (Roselle, IL) graduates with bachelor's degrees in psychology and in music, with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude. She is also the Psychology Departmental Scholar and the Music Departmental Scholar and an Honors Scholar. At Western, Ramirez is a student vice president with Phi Kappa Phi, and is a member of the Music Therapy Association (president); the Centennial Honors College (Honors Ambassador); Badminton Club; the Golden Key Honors Society; the WIU Symphony Orchestra; Wind Ensemble, Concert Band and Concert Choir. After graduation, Ramirez plans to complete a music therapy internship in a hospice care facility and pursue a clinical psychology degree with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy. Ramirez is the daughter of Hugo Ramirez and Amparo Fernandez.


Centennial Honors College Scholar

Noe Jurado (Aurora, IL) graduates with a bachelor's degree in art, with high academic distinction magna cum laude. He is also an Honors Scholar. At Western, Jurado was the social chair, external vice president and president of Alpha Psi Lambda, Inc.; was education chair of AMPLIFY; a member of the Latin American Student Association; and was a Student Government Senator and student leader for the Casa Latina Cultural Center. He has also volunteered with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America; the WIU Multicultural Center; the WIU Department of Art's First Wednesdays; Genesis Garden, the Westley Village Retirement Center and Mt. Calvary Church. After graduation, his plan is to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at WIU.


Global Education and Outreach Scholar

Kelli Thompson (Alton, IL) graduates with a bachelor's degree in general studies. She is also the General Studies Departmental Scholar. Thompson is a non-traditional student and is a member of the Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society; the Golden Key National Honor Society; was the 2018 winner of the Bruce H. Leland Essay Contest and is full-time sales manager of HDIS in St. Louis, MO. After graduation, Thompson hopes to continue her education to pursue a master's degree in Psychology.

Other scholars include:

Illinois
Adams
Liberty (62347) – Dylan J. Mast, Supply Chain Management Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Mendon (62351) – Camber J. Flick, Music, Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Quincy (62305) – Jamie A. Sowell, Art, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Boone
Poplar Grove (61065) – Sarah R. Macek, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Bureau
Princeton (61356) – Angelica M. Jones, Nursing Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Spring Valley (61362) – Jacob H. Hockings, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Carroll
Mount Carroll (61053) – Sarah A. Belander, Elementary Education, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Cass
Beardstown (62618) – Parker E. Carls, Music, Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.

Champaign
Seymour (61875) – Jessica A. Anglin, Special Education Departmental Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Tolono (61880) – Morgan A. Burwell, Music, Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.

Christian
Kincaid (62540) – Kaysi M. Vice, Clinical Laboratory Science Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Clark
Casey (62420) – Donovan P. McIntire, Fire Protection Services, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Cook
Bartlett (60103) – Devin T. Zeugner, Emergency Management, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Belwood (60104) – Janay B. M. Conley, Speech Pathaology and Audiology, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Broadview (60155) – Maxwell Taylor-Fruciano Hoadley, Fire Protection Services, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Chicago (60621) – Nashuba R. Hudson, Political Science Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Chicago (60624) – TaCoreya K. Clay, Nursing, Honors Scholar.
Chicago (60629) – Cynthia Maldonado, Athletic Training, Honors Scholar; Dionta T. Mason, Computer Science, Honors Scholar; Erika Sanchez, Health Services Management Department Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Chicago (60637) – Roselyn Aries Wright, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Chicago (60638) – Daniel E. Ruiz Briseño, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar.
Country Club Hills (60478) – Eboni D. Gill, Finance Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Des Plaines (60018) – Jason Adams, Psychology, Honors Scholar.
Dolton (60419) – Jayni J. Brown, Forensic Chemistry, Honors Scholar.
Inverness (60067) – David J. Block, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
La Grange Park (60526) – Ashley K. Mas, Emergency Management Departmental Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Lemont (60439) – Stephanie Becker, Anthropology Departmental Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Matteson (60443) – Eriyan N. Brown, Social Work, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Oak Forest (60452) – Jacob K. Lugo, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar; Maeghan C. Schreiber, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Orland Park (60462) – Elizabeth C. Santillo, General Studies, Honors Scholar.
Palos Hills (60465) – Kevin J. McAlpine, Psychology, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
River Forest (60305) – Erin N. Dunn, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Rolling Meadows (60008) – Manuel Luna III, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Streamwood (60107) – Koyo H. Masore, Mathematics, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Janae P. Imeri, Music, Honors Scholar; Maciej A. Stepniak, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Wheeling (60090) Pedro J. Perez, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration and Foreign Languages and Cultures, Honors Scholar.

DeKalb
DeKalb (60115) – Connor J. Hoyle, Fire Protection Services, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

DuPage
Aurora (60504) – Angelique N. Herrera, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar.
Glen Ellyn (60137) – Martin A. Braun, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Naperville (60563) – Kiana L. Watson, Graphic Communication, Honors Scholar.
St. Charles (60174) – Alantis J. Tellis, Social Work Departmental Scholar; Samuel G. Nesbit, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar.
Warrensville (60555) – Bailey J. Hennings, Computer Science, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Fulton
Astoria (61501) – Alex D. Briney, Physics, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Canton (61520) – Nicole Beebe, Biology Departmental Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Fairview (61432) – Cassidy D. Collier, Speech Pathology and Audiology, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
London Mills (61544) – Jacob A. Doubet, Accountancy, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Marietta (61459) – Alyssa L. Shaw, Psychology, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Grundy
Morris (60450) – Jacob D. Reynolds, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar.

Hancock
Augusta (62311) – Cole W. Eilers, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Abigail E. Thompson, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Carthage (62321) – Jenna Bryan, Nursing, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
LaHarpe (61450) – Katlyn J. Pollock, Nursing, Honors Scholar.

Henderson
Biggsville (61418) – Kevin Titus, English, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Dallas City (62330) – Michaela S. Toboso, Marketing, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Allison J. VanFleet, Interdisciplinary Studies Departmental Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Stronghurst (61480) – Kamryn A. Endress, Agriculture Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.

Henry
Colona (61241) – Jean Clark, Human Resource Management, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Geneseo (61254) – Nora M. Richardson, Middle Level Education, Honors Scholar.
Orion (61273) – Natalie J. Jacobson, Physics, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Kane
Aurora (61505) – Randolph C. Turkington, Psychology, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Carpentersville (60110) – Christopher Ressler, Interdisciplinary Students Departmental Scholar; Salvador Rodriguez, Construction and Facilities Management Departmental Scholar.
Hampshire (60140) – Matthew A. Drendel, Spanish Education, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Erika Gonzalez, Music, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
South Elgin (60177) – Courtney E. Bender, English Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude; Jacob L. Gustafson, Supply Chain Management, Honors Scholar; Michael G. White, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Kankakee
Grant Park (60940) – Emily E. Reichert, Accountancy, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Kankakee (60901) – Kelsey B. O'Connor, Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration, Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.

Kendall
Minooka (60447) – Amber E. Vicic, Athletic Training Departmental Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Oswego (60543) – Gabrielle M. Valenzuela, Forensic Chemistry, Honors Scholar.
Plano (60545) – Livia M. Way, Forensic Chemistry, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Knox
Galesburg (61401) – Carey J. Anderson, Sociology Departmental Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Mary E. Bandle, Apparel and Textile Merchandising Departmental Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Ryan A. Boos, Broadcasting and Journalism Departmental Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude; Hilary R. Crowl, Elementary Education, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Bethany R. Petentler, Agriculture, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Oneida (61467) – Austin J. Steward, Agriculture, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Lake
Buffalo Grove (60089) – Kevin M. Tracz, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Waukegan (60085) – Jose I. Garcia, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar; Elia Ochoa, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

LaSalle
Ottawa (61350) – Ashley M. Hancock, Speech Pathology and Audiology Departmental Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Peru (61354) – Grace D. May, Elementary Education, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude; Emily M. Sampo, Psychology, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Emily H. Maze, Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Sheridan (60551) – Jaycob D. O'Hara, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Lee
Dixon (61021) – Shane D. Barkowski, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Livingston
Pontiac (61764) – Zachary J. Lee, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Logan
Lincoln (62656) – Emma D. Burton, Art Departmental Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude; Ethan W. Kunkel, Chemistry, Honors Scholar.

Macon
Maroa (61756) – Payton L. Huffman, Biology, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Macoupin
Carlinville (62626) – Ronald J. Hannig, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Madison
Bethalto (62010) – Nathaniel R. Simon, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar.
Edwardsville (62025) – Megan E. Bardmass, Psychology, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Seth C. Weshinskey, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Mason
Bath (62617) – Schuyler B. Bucher, Economics Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Easton (62633) – Abigail E. Bailey, Speech Pathology and Audiology, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Havana (62644) – Alexander Lounsberry, English, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Menard
Petersburg (62675) – Cicely A. McCain, Music, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

McDonough
Blandinsville (61420) – Kaley K. Havel, Middle Level Education Departmental Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude; Julia F. Shoemaker, Dietetics, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Bushnell (61422) – Logan O. Brown, Biology, Honors Scholar; Matthew W. Perchalski, Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Andrew J. Rodeffer, Physical Education (K-12) Departmental Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Colchester (62326) – Zoey K. Gray, Nursing, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Emily A. Phillips, Exercise Science, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Macomb (61455) – Mallory J. Burg, Biology, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude; Danielle S. Burlingame, Construction and Facilities Management, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude; Joshua R. Cook, Accountancy Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Nicklaus J. Driskell, Exercise Science Departmental Scholar; Audrey L. Fletcher, Mathematics Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Devon A. Johnson, Public Health Departmental Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude; Heather E. Johnson, Music, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Jenna LeSure, Psychology, Honors Scholar; Dalton J. Mann, Accountancy, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Dylan K. McStoots, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude; Aaron D. Mendenall, Music, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude; Andres A. Montiel-Cabal, Foreign Languages and Cultures, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Ryan P. Olenek, Accountancy, Honors Scholar; Zachary Sutton, History Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum, laude.
Sciota (61475) – Susan R. Beck, General Studies, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

McHenry
Cary (60013) – Kate Jane Marie Birr, Hospitality Management Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Daniel S. Lincicum, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Crystal Lake (60012) – Megan E. Riley, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Crystal Lake (60014) – Jessica Piekarski, Theatre Departmental Scholar.
Johnsburg (60051) – Nash K. Miller, Construction and Facilities Management, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Marengo (60152) – Korrie R. Ziller, Political Science, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
McHenry (60050) – Sean T. FitzMaurice, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

McLean
Bloomington (61704) – Avery N. Hamm, Psychology, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude; Victoria L. Ketterer, Fire Protection Services Departmental Scholar, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Hudson (61748) – Claudia R. Bland, Agriculture, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Normal (61761) – Bryce N. Rudge, Fire Protection Services, Honors Scholar.

Mercer
New Boston (61272) – Taylor A. Carey, Agriculture, Honors Scholar.

Monroe
Columbia (62236) – Claire E. Ryterski, Music, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.

Morgan
Chapin (62628) – Marrion N. Ore, Hospitality Management, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Rebecca Lin Stambaugh, Broadcasting Departmental Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.

Ogle
Creston (60113) – Micah T. Davidson, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Peoria
Chillicothe (61523) – Briana E. Cline, Psychology, Honors Scholar; Ethan S. Sutherland, Exercise Science, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Dunlap (61525) – Amanda J. Majdic, Art Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Elmwood (61529) – Maddison T. Caldwell, Agriculture, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Hannah City (61536) – Jessica W. Buster, Nursing, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Peoria (61604) – Brittany E. Venzon, English, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Trivoli (61569) – Sabrina N. Wiesbrock, Psychology, Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.

Pike
Pittsfield (62363) – Reese M. Ramsey, Psychology, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Rock Island
Coal Valley (61240) – Alicia M. Dierikx, Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Hampton (61256) – Raven M. Overton-Price, Accountancy, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Milan (61264) – Ashley V. Hanson, English, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Kaylee N. Gundling, English, Honors Scholar; Jacob M. Sneade, Information Systems, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Steven M. Steiner, Mechanical Engineering, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Cassie L. Wales, Liberal Arts and Sciences Departmental Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Moline (61265) – Andrew R. McClanahan, Engineering Departmental Scholar; Cathleen A. Haney, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Lydia S. Olson, Music, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Emilee J. Rains, Elementary Education, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Matthew J. Vinson, Mechanical Engineering Departmental Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Nessrine K. Zbeeb, Biology, Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Port Byron (61275) – Taylor A. Bensenberg, Agriculture, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Rock Island (61201) – Sabrina I. Alt, Music, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Paul Chehak, Information Systems, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Cara M. Freeman, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Dylan D. Freeman, Management Departmental Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Paw T. Htoo, Human Resource Management, Honors Scholar; Alexis K. VenHuizen, Elementary Education, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Taylor Waugh, English, Honors Scholar; Evan T. Wignall, Mathematics, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Sangamon
New Berlin (62670) – Nicholas M. Gorsich, Agriculture, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Kyle P. Sandhaas, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Pleasant Plains (62677) – Leah K. Klepzig, Graphic Communication, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Springfield (62703) – Elizabeth N. Conner, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Springfield (62704) – Serena A. Norris, English, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Nikolaos E. Georges, Geographic Information Science, Honors Scholar.

Shelby
Shelbyville (62565) – Madison C. Boone, Elementary Education, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Stark
Toulon (61483) – Dylan N. Ford, Engineering Technology Departmental Scholar.
Wyoming (61491) – Kara A. Downing, Dietetics, Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.

Tazewell
East Peoria (61611) – Gabrielle L. Cairncross, Agriculture, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Morton (61550) – Alexis N. Barnes, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude; Grace C. Howard, Psychology, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Pekin (61554) – Hannah J. Biggs, Social Work, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Emily F. Graham, Social Work, Honors Scholar; Alleshia L. Justice, Broadcasting, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude; Dalton J. Moss, Forensic Chemistry, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Peoria (61603) – Miranda R. Mathus, Nursing, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Peoria (61606) – Rosalind I. Blume, Musical Theatre Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Wabash
Mount Carmel (62863) – Warren T. Freeland, Musical Theatre, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Warren
Berwick (61417) – Seth L. Cameron, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Cameron (61423) – Wyatt M. Chandler, Agriculture, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Monmouth (61462) – Jennifer L. Douglas, Elementary Education Departmental Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Cory L. Helms, Construction and Facilities Management, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Whiteside
Albany (61230) – Trisha R. Naftzger, Biology, Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Erie (61250) – Jacob T. Howard, Computer Science, Honors Scholar.
Lyndon (61261) – Taylor R. Kelley, Elementary Education, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Prophetstown (61277) Jared D. Forward, Exercise Science, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Will
Bolingbrook (60440) – Diamond C. Jones, Human Resource Management, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Braidwood (60408) – Mollie A. Rabe, Speech Pathology and Audiology and Foreign Languages and Cultures, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Homer Glen (60491) – Morgan L. Miller, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar.
Joliet (60435) – Brooke Cece McDaniel, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Nicholas T. Zelehovitis, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Lockport (60441) – Mariah C. Dicksen, Biology, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Plainfield (60585) – Cameron O. Clayton, Engineering Technology, Honors Scholar; Luke D. Glynn, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude; Samantha J. Jensen, Elementary Education, Honors Scholar;
Noah Williams, Supply Chain Management, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Romeoville (60446) – Lance A. Robinette, Supply Chain Management, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Shorewood (60404) – Collin E. Miller, Broadcasting, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Williamson
Herrin (62948) – Aaron C. Steele, Psychology, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Woodford
Metamora (61548) – Hannah K. Dungan, Dietetics, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Other States
Arizona
Mesa (85206) – Alex E. Bogdan, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Peoria (85383) – Steven D. Gates, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Honors Scholar.

Indiana
Indianapolis (46220) – Kobe T. Webster, Management, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Indianapolis (46250) – Yenna Cho, Music, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Mishawaka (46544) – Cassidy A. Jurkaites, Accountancy, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Iowa
Bettendorf (52722) – Vanessa Y. Scudder, Psychology, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Brady A. Shows, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Burlington (52601) – Yu T. Su, Cyber Security Departmental Scholar.
Cedar Rapids (52411) – Luke M. Duball, Computer Science Departmental Scholar, Honors Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Davenport (52804) – Destiny M. Ellingsworth, Marketing Department Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Davenport (52807) – Sara B. Besse, Elementary Education, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Bailey S. Nelson, Elementary Education, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Ft. Madison (52627) – Justin Michael Cain, Fire Protection Services, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Keokuk (52632) – Karston M. Cole, Psychology, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude; Mabyn M. Matlick, Elementary Education, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
LeClaire (52753) – Cassondra J. Billingsley, Marketing, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Muscatine (52761) – Annabel L. Graettinger, Biology, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Packwood (52580) – Gabriele E. Kates, Human Resource Management Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Preston (52069) – Jessica C. Potter, Exercise Science, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
West Branch (52358) – Abby M. Knoop, Marketing, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
West Burlington (52655) – Makaela A. Kreiss, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Kansas
Winfield (67156) – Tyler C. Demaree, Music, will graduate with high academic distinction, cum laude.

Minnesota
Maple Grove (55311) – Ryan M. Debois, Management, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Plymouth (55446) – Isaiah T. Pihlstrom, Finance, Honors Scholar.

Missouri
Grandview (64030) – MaKenzie M. Yearby, Broadcasting, Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Hardin (64035) – Crystal M. Brooke, Music and Psychology, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Saint Charles (63304) – Kaylyn D. Masiakiewicz, Music, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.
Saint Peters (63376) – Isabelle G. DeBold, Music, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

Ohio
Cincinnati (45237) – Grayson W. Stoik, Communication Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.

Wisconsin
Sun Prairie (53590) – Allison K. Seehafer, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

International
Australia – Christian Junna, Exercise Science, will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude.
Belgium – Bo Brasseur, Dietetics Departmental Scholar, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
Japan – Kosuke Uchikawa, Music, will graduate with highest academic distinction, summa cum laude.
New Zealand – Nicole Hamilton-Cross, Forensic Chemistry Departmental Scholar and Honors Scholar, will graduate with high academic distinction, magna cum laude.

The list of scholars can also be found at wiu.edu/centennial_honors_college/virtual_convocation.

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