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Updated: July 20, 2012 11:41AM
Alexandra Stratis, a resident of Burr Ridge, was welcomed as a new member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. The society is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation’s only interdisciplinary honors organization for first and second-year college students. Membership is by invitation only, based on grade point average and class standing.
Cornell University announced the following students graduated with the Class of 2012 during commencement ceremonies in Ithaca, N.Y. recently:
From Clarendon Hills:
Meaghan Cassin, artium baccalarius degree in classics;
Frances Ciolino, bachelor of science degree, civil engineering.
From Hinsdale:
Bradford Richards, bachelor of science degree, natural resources
Richard Schmeider of Burr Ridge received a bachelor degree recently from North Central College.
Caroline A. Hurd, a resident of Hinsdale, was named by Northeastern University to it’s dean’s list for the spring semester. Hurd is majoring in physical therapy.
The following Hinsdale residents who recently received bachelor degrees from North Central College include:
Anastasia Apostol, Alex Buetikofer, Jennifer Hoffmann, Keeley Johnson, Godinez Jose, Adam Koshiol, Jessica Schramm, Katherine Sparks, Jeffrey Waszak, Derrick Wynn
Alexandra Palmer of Western Springs was named to the Merit List of Oxford College, the two-year liberal arts division of Emory University located in Oxford, Ga., for the 2012 spring semester.
Jillian Ione Keeve of La Grange, was among the graduates who earned degrees from Holy Family University in Philadelphia during the University’s commencement ceremonies recently. Keeve majored in math secondary education and received a bachelor of arts degree magna cum laude.
Hinsdale residents who received degrees during the spring quarter commencement exercises of The Ohio State University included:
Grace K. Kingston, bachelor of arts degree and Devin A. Knotts, bachelor of science in business administration
The Ohio State University issued its dean’s list for the spring quarter naming students who achieved high academic averages for their quarter’s work, including:
From Clarendon Hills: Dylan M. Cole
From Hinsdale: Caitlin McLaughlin, Jaclyn K. Roxworthy
From La Grange: Jacquelyn B. Kaspar
The following area residents have been named to the dean’s list at Providence College for the spring 2012 semester:
From Western Springs: Matthias Connelly (class of 2012)
From Clarendon Hills: both class of 2012, Kaitlyn Corvino and John O’Hara
From La Grange: Christina Troy (class of 2013)
Rachel Unterfranz, of Indian Head Park, has been named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Eastern Illinois University
Allie J. Fiedler, of Clarendon Hills, has been named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Eastern Illinois University
Mary E. Malec, of Countryside, has been named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Eastern Illinois University
Mitchell Gurick, of Hinsdale, has been named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Eastern Illinois University
Rachel Unterfranz, of Indian Head Park, has been named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Eastern Illinois University
Daniel J. Miles, of Oakbrook Terrace, has been named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Eastern Illinois University
The following Westchester students have been named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Eastern Illinois University: Nathan F. Rhebergen, Julie E. Spidale, Margaret J. Xenakis, Mary Beth Xenakis.
Jacob L. Caldwell, of Western Springs has been named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Eastern Illinois University
The following La Grange students have earned their degrees from Eastern Illinois University: Gregory J. Kuhn, Bachelor of Arts; Jill C. Strache, Bachelor of Science in business
Douglas T. Graham, of LaGrange Park has earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Illinois University.
Western Springs resident Gwynneth Davidoff graduated from the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering recently, earning a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
Sam Cushing of Oak Brook was named by the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign to its spring 2012 semester dean’s list as a freshman student there. Sam graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 2011 as the President of the Senior Class. Sam is the son of Christy Dolan. He was very recently accepted to the Business School at UIUC. Sam is at Wake Forest College this summer doing a summer internship.
These following students were among those honored on the Lewis University dean’s list for spring semester 2012:
From Burr Ridge: Cody Curin (studying criminal/social justice); Weston Fuller (studying aviation flight management)
From Clarendon Hills: Susan Hartz (studying elementary education)
From Countryside: Fabio Rocha (studying computer science); Megan Baro (studying nursing); Liliana Gentile (studying organizational leadership); Jorge Gentile (studying business administration); Kevin Konstanty (studying aviation security)
From Hinsdale: Elizabeth Zimmer (studying elementary education)
From Indian Head Park: Justin Gouty (studying aviation administration)
From La Grange: Kathryn Strait (studying psychology); Lucas Gleason (studying athletic training); Nicole Klein (studying social work); Michael Gates (studying mass communications)
From Oakbrook Terrace: Tiffany Peters (studying special education/elementary education)
From Westchester: Isabelle Brew (studying nursing); Valerie Pater (studying early childhood education);
Kelly Schreiber (studying English); Kevin Pope (studying sport management)
From Western Springs: David Placzek (studying aviation administration)
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities named students to the spring semester dean’s list:
From Burr Ridge: Vaishak Amblee, Coll of Continuing Education;
From La Grange: Danielle C. Dobry, College of Liberal Arts; Margaret A. Mysz, College of Biological Sciences;
From La Grange Park: Kelsey Riesterer, Col of Educ/Human Development
Matthew Mintz, from Hinsdale, was named by University of Wisconsin-Whitewater as a spring 2012 graduate recently. Mintz received a bachelor of science in education degree, special education.
St. Norbert College announced spring graduates including:
From Burr Ridge: Colleen Scanlon, bachelor of arts degree;
From LaGrange Park: Michelle Wojcik, bachelor of arts degree
Kelly Baker, of Hinsdale, graduated from Greenville College recently, with a bachelor of arts, majoring in art.
Carthage College’s spring graduation list included:
From LaGrange Park:
Paul Busse, bachelor of arts degree, business administration; Jacob Saccameno, bachelor of arts degree, history;
From Oak Brook:
Kathleen McCall, bachelor of arts degree, biology;
from Western Springs:
George Sikes, bachelor of arts degree, economics;
The University of Iowa awarded degrees at the close of the 2012 spring session, including:
From Burr Ridge, students earning bachelor of arts degrees:
Jennifer L. Andrzejewski, speech and hearing science; Kaitlyn M. Feeney, journalism and mass communication, communication studies; Daniel J. Intagliata, communication studies; Geoffrey R. Waring, journalism and mass communication;
From Hinsdale: Ellen M. Cyrier, bachelor of arts degree, art; Jennifer K. O’Hare, bachelor of arts degree, elementary education; Michael P. Smego, bachelor of business administration degree, marketing; James Read Wiesbrock, two degrees, bachelor of science, environmental sciences and bachelor of arts, geoscience
From Indian Head Park: Peggy L. Condron, bachelor of arts degree, communication studies; Evan K. Kriz, bachelor of arts degree, economics; Brittany L. Yelnick, bachelor of arts degree, psychology; Sarah D. Stuck, master of arts degree, speech pathology and audiology;
From LaGrange Highlands: Morgan A. Mills, bachelor of business administration, finance;
From La Grange: Anna L. Krueger, bachelor of arts degree, English; Patrick C. McNichols, bachelor of business administration, finance; Jeffrey R. Redmond, bachelor of business administration, finance;
From LaGrange Park: Caitlin T. Hillsman, bachelor of business administration, finance; Elizabeth A. Morrissy, bachelor of arts degree, speech and hearing science;
From Oak Brook: Teresa C. Brinati, bachelor of arts degree, communication studies; Sydney M. Gitelis, bachelor of arts degree, journalism and mass communication;
From Western Springs: David A. Myers, bachelor of arts degree, interdepartmental studies; Richard A. Nikchevich, bachelor of arts degree, psychology; Alyssa M. Orosz, bachelor of arts degree, elementary education; Jeffrey A. Recchia-Rife, master of science, interdisciplinary studies; Ellyn S. Vranicar, bachelor of business administration, finance;
Michael D. Yocius, master of science, electrical and computer engineering;
Kaitlin Chakos, Samantha Rapp, both of Hinsdale, were named by North Central College to its dean’s list of scholars for the 2012 spring term.
Katherine Diebel of Western Springs received the bachelor of arts degree in biology and mathematics from Luther College during its commencement ceremonies recently for the Class of 2012.
