Trinity Christian College announced their spring graduate list, which included:
La Grange resident: Dominique Jones;
Oak Brook resident: Kinny Madori;
Willowbrook resident: Mikhail Ferreria
Western Illinois University students named to the 2012 spring dean’s list included:
Burr Ridge residents: Joseph E. Manfredini (senior), Marina Nir (senior)
Clarendon Hills resident: Laura A. Andrews (senior)
Countryside resident: Paulius Valaisa (senior)
Hinsdale resident: Cale A. Chester (sophomore)
La Grange Park residents: Joshua R. Lockhart (senior), Nathan E. Ramp (senior)
Oak Brook resident: Kevin P. Verdone (sophomore)
Westchester residents: Alexander D. Martino (sophomore), Kathleen M. Mullins (senior)
Emily Gilmore of Hinsdale, was inducted into the Alpha Kappa Delta National Honor Society during honors day ceremonies conducted by the Sociology Department at the University of Vermont earlier this spring.
Ahmed M. Hassan, D.P.T., physical therapy, a resident of Burr Ridge, has recently graduated from Utica College in Utica, NY.
Alex Dudzik of Western Springs, son of Douglas and Christine Dudzik made the winter term dean’s list at Augustana College.
Carolyn Fell of Hinsdale was named to Albion College’s dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester. Fell is majoring in anthropology and art history, and is a member of the Prentiss M. Brown Honors Program. She is the daughter of Michael C. Fell and Sarah L. Recktenwall of Hinsdale, and a graduate of Hinsdale Twp. High School Central.
Robert Longtin of Hinsdale, named to Albion College’s dean’s list was named a new Albion College fellow at the completion of the spring 2012 semester. The honor of Albion College Fellow goes to students who maintain a 3.7 GPA for three consecutive semesters. Robert Longtin is majoring in English and philosophy, with a concentration in the Gerald R. Ford Institute for Leadership in Public Policy and Service and is a member of the Prentiss M. Brown Honors Program. He is the son of Roger and Kathleen Longtin of Hinsdale and a graduate of Hinsdale Central High School.
Chase Miller, son of Curtis and Camille Miller of Hinsdale, participated in the commencement ceremony at Saint John’s University recently. Miller is a candidate to receive a bachelor of arts degree in political science.
Nancy Lundin, of La Grange, majoring in psychology BA; and Jeffrey Boblick, of Western Springs, international studies BA, were named by the University of Wisconsin-Madison recently as 2012 initiates for the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society.
Undergraduate Members of the Alpha of Wisconsin Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa are elected in their junior or senior years upon recommendation of the Membership Committee. Initiates must have an outstanding academic
achievement and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 for seniors or 3.9 for juniors. Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest academic honor society.
Baxter T. Phillip, of Hinsdale earned a bachelor of science degree, mechanical engineering from Baylor University during spring commencement.
Emily A. Lloyd, of LaGrange Park earned a bachelor of arts degree, international studies, from Baylor University during spring commencement.
Gretchen M. Nyberg, of Western Springs earned a bachelor of science in education - middle grades - mathematics, from Baylor University during spring commencement.
Ashley Soltwisch of Burr Ridge and Nick M. Kenney and Brian W. Lorenz of LaGrange Park, were named to the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville dean’s list.
Students were awarded a variety of bachelor’s degrees during the University of Vermont’s commencement, including:
Katie E. Heenan of Clarendon Hills, bachelor of science in secondary education - math degree during the University of Vermont’s commencement.
Amanda L. Feller of Hinsdale, bachelor of science, art education degree during the University of Vermont’s commencement.
Emily F. Gilmore of Hinsdale, bachelor of science, secondary education -social sciences degree during the University of Vermont’s commencement.
Ellen Pierce of Hinsdale, bachelor of arts, film and television studies degree during the University of Vermont’s commencement.
Katherine E. Hughes of Western Springs, bachelor of arts political science degree during the University of Vermont’s commencement.
Dominican University announced the dean’s list for the Spring 2012 semester:
David Czarnecki of Indian Head Park was named to the Dominican University’s spring 2012 dean’s list.
Elizabeth Nichin of La Grange was named to the Dominican University’s spring 2012 dean’s list.
Kimberly Bajzek of Westchester was named to the Dominican University’s spring 2012 dean’s list.
Elisangela Guidice of Westchester was named to the Dominican University’s spring 2012 dean’s list.
Lydia Hosek of Westchester was named to the Dominican University’s spring 2012 dean’s list.
Dylan Franklin of Western Springs was named to the Dominican University’s spring 2012 dean’s list.
Katherine Nichin of La Grange was named to the honor’s list by Dominican University for the spring 2012 semester.
Loren Oboikovitz of La Grange, earned a position on the University of Evansville dean’s list for academic achievements during the Spring Semester 2012. Oboikovitz is majoring in secondary education.
Marti Franklin, a resident of Western Springs, was named to the Dominican University’s spring 2012 dean’s list.
Michael Keane, resident of Burr Ridge, was awarded a bachelor of arts in history degree from Furman University during graduation exercises recently. Michael is the son of Dr. Shirley A. Maides-Keane and Dr. John T. Keane.
Amanda R. Nawa of Westchester, was named to the Parkland College dean’s list for spring semester 2012.
St. Ambrose University held its Spring Commencement recently and named its undergraduate degree candidates:
Resident of Burr Ridge: John Siedlecki - radio and television
Resident of Clarendon Hills: Evan Macropulos - criminal justice
Resident of La Grange: Anne Chaiken - psychology
Resident of Oak Brook: Scott Schmidt - management, marketing
Residents of Oak Forest: Jillian Morrison - public relations and marketing communications; David Norkus - marketing; Thomas Williams - exercise science
Morgan Hadley of La Grange was named by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to its spring 2012 dean’s list.
Trinity Christian College, released the college’s dean’s list for spring 2012, including:
From Burr Ridge: Ann Solomon;
From Countryside: Matthew Lovelace;
Hope College named its dean’s list for the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year:
From Oak Brook: Amelia R. Sheers and Allison J. Bolt
From La Grange: Felicia M. Marshall
From Western Springs: Daniel P. Pesch
Illinois State University awarded students the honor of being on the spring 2012 dean’s list for scholarship in their chosen fields of study:
From Burr Ridge: Alex J. Kostner
From Clarendon Hills: Haley Mcmillan Gelz
From Hinsdale: Armando L. Gil-Barriga, Margaret R. Pircon
From Indian Head Park: Travis J. Larivee
From La Grange: David T. Benson, Kristina Brenner, Francesca M. Delfini, Kaili L. Pigman, Danielle M. Vovos
From La Grange Highlands: Daniel A. Green, Erica M. Reisch, Paige L. Suva, Tara M. Tolomeo
From La Grange Park: Katherine S. Andorka, Kaitlyn F. Bell, James N. Crooks, Michael B. Drake, Natalie J. Dunn, James R. Fazio, Thomas M. Felson, Shannon L. Johnston, Kelsey B. Kesman, Maura C. Loftus, Emily A. Szymczak
From Oak Brook: Natalie A. Gorski and Marissa Koszewski
From Westchester: Kristen R. Farmer, Kate M. Hennig
From Indian Head Park: Travis J. Larivee
From Western Springs: Tori A. George, Adam H. Kittler, Catherine S. Mikrut
Illinois Wesleyan University’s candidates for graduation include:
La Grange: Melissa Adamson, who majored in voice; Sheila McGing, who majored in accounting; and Kathryn Rehor, who majored in international studies and French and Francophone studies. LaGrange Park: Kevin Johnson, who majored in business administration; and John Simonelli, cum laude, who majored in accounting. Western Springs: William Conlon, who majored in business administration; Katherine Racanelli, who majored in nursing, with research honors; and Kevin Sweeney, who majored in history.