ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-FIRST YEAR JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS

Annual Commencement

SUNDAY, THE TENTH OF MAYTWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY

ONE O’CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOONVIRTUAL CEREMONY

WELCOME ....................................................................................................................................... President Farley

INVOCATION ............................................................................................................................ Dr. Timothy McGee,Chaplain and Coordinator of Interfaith and Inclusion Initiatives

RECOGNITIONS AND INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT SPEAKER ...................................... Dr. Catharine O’Connell,Provost and Dean of the College

GREETINGS FROM REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SENIOR CLASS ...................................................... Ashley Devlin ’20

CONFERRAL OF DEGREES IN COURSE .......................................................................................... Provost O’ Connell

REMARKS FROM BOARD CHAIR ................................................................................................ Steven R. Mills ’77,Chair, Board of Trustees

CHARGE TO THE CLASS OF 2020 .................................................................................................... President Farley

BENEDICTION ................................................................................................................................ Chaplain McGee

Commencement Ceremony DR. BARBARA A. FARLEY, PRESIDENT, PRESIDING

Degrees to be Conferred AS APPROVED BY THE FACULTY AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Bachelor of ArtsAYA O. ALADDIN

Business AdministrationAmman, Jordan

BOBBIE RAPHAEL BARNESActuarial ScienceChicago, Illinois

DANIEL ROBERT BICKERTHistorySaint Louis, Missouri

NOOR OTHMAN ALADDINBusiness AdministrationAmman, Jordan

COLLIN WILLS BASLERBusiness AdministrationFinanceBallwin, Missouri

STACY MPEMB'ISOMI BILECommunication & Rhetorical Studies SpanishInternational StudiesGalesburg, Illinois

MARTIN E. AMBREEducationAurora, Illinois

JAMES ROBERT BATSON IIIAccountingFinanceSteeleville, Illinois

BROCK JACOB BOSTONAccountingBusiness AdministrationHillsboro, Illinois

GRANT MICHAEL ARGYILANBusiness AdministrationAurora, Illinois

JILLIAN TYLER BATTYHistorySpringfield, Illinois

HEATHER M. BOWKER Business AdministrationCarrollton, Illinois

BRIGHT ASANTEEconomicsFinanceGhana, West Africa

CADEN ROBERT BEDDINGFIELDMathematicsPhysicsArenzville, Illinois

MADELYN ELAINE BUDDAgribusiness ManagementArcola, Illinois

JALEN REBEKAH ASHArt & Design in Visual StudiesOxnard, California

VERNELL Q. BENTLEYCriminal JusticeEvanston, Illinois

MADALYN KAY BUGGERFinanceGrafton, Illinois

MCKENZIE MARIE AVERY International StudiesJapanese StudiesWyoming, Illinois

KIMBERLY FRANCESCA BERNALArt & Design in Visual StudiesPsychologyBerwyn, Illinois

DOMINIC J. CALDIERAROAccountingFinanceGreenville, Illinois

SARTHAK BAGGABusiness AdministrationYangon, Myanmar

REID PATRICK BERRYCommunication & Rhetorical StudiesGlasford, Illinois

ROBERT ANTHONY CARR IIBusiness AdministrationGillespie, Illinois

CAROLINE LILA CASLERBusiness AdministrationJacksonville, Illinois

OLIVIA GLORIA COURTOTBusiness AdministrationMeximieux, France

MADELYN SARLEA DEARDORFFSociologyPsychologyBelvidere, Illinois

MARISSA LEIGH CASTEELCriminal JusticeSociologyGalesburg, Illinois

JUSTIN TAYLOR COZARTAccountingFinanceStaunton, Illinois

COLIN LEE DEARINGCriminal JusticeEast Peoria, Illinois

DREW LANDERS CHANCEBusiness AdministrationAuburn, Illinois

CALEB M. CRAWFORDCommunication & Rhetorical StudiesBusiness AdministrationSpringfield, Illinois

ASHLEY PAIGE DEVLINEducationBluffs, Illinois

DREW ALAN CLARKCommunication & Rhetorical StudiesEast Peoria, Illinois

KAYLE ANN CRAWFORDEconomicsPocahontas, Illinois

OLIVIA PILAR DOBBSCommunication & Rhetorical StudiesLong Beach, California

HAYDN MICHAEL COATSPhilosophyPsychologyJacksonville, Illinois

CHARLOTTE JEANNE CROFTONReligionMusicPsychologySpringfield, Illinois

CAMERON JOSEPH DOERRMathematicsGermantown Hills, Illinois

KATHERINE SUZANNE CONKLINAccountingPetersburg, Illinois

OLIVIA GRACE CRUTHISEnglishEducationLebanon, Illinois

ANGELA LYNAE DORETHYAccountingRiverton, Illinois

ANGELICA JEVANNIS CONTRERASBusiness AdministrationChicago, Illinois

JARIS C. DALMANHistoryNashville, Illinois

KAYLA JEAN DORKSAccountingAgribusiness ManagementRockbridge, Illinois

NOÉ CORNEJO HERRERATheatreNormal, Illinois

KATERINA F. DAVIDSMEYERInternational StudiesJapanese StudiesJacksonville, Illinois

MARNIECE ME'KEL DOSSInternational StudiesSaint Louis, Missouri

ADDYSEN CATHERINE DRAKECommunication & Rhetorical StudiesSociologyMount Sterling, Illinois

ELAINA RAE DRYEducationCanton, Illinois

ASHTON JOHN DUFFNERCriminal JusticeVentura, California

RILEY TATUM DUGAN Business AdministrationJacksonville, Illinois

ZION B. ELMOREAccountingJacksonville, Illinois

MASON COLE FARRISCriminal JusticeRochester, Illinois

ZACHARY DAVID FITZGERALDCriminal JusticeDecatur, Illinois

ELIJAH C. FOXBusiness AdministrationGillespie, Illinois

MARK ANTHONY FRANKLIN IIBusiness AdministrationChicago, Illinois

SYLVIA KATHLEEN FREDERICKAccountingBluffs, Illinois

ELIZABETH ANN GANLEYBusiness AdministrationDecatur, Illinois

DIANA GARCIABusiness AdministrationJacksonville, Illinois

ANNA REBECCA GEISELMANBusiness AdministrationPittsfield, Illinois

LUKE N. GILLINGHAMEducationCarrollton, Illinois

AUSTIN E. GRABOWHistoryHillsboro, Illinois

AUSTIN THOMAS GRUBEREnvironmental StudiesPana, Illinois

CRESSIE MARIE HALBERGEnglishHeyworth, Illinois

DILLON R. HALLEMANNAgribusiness ManagementSorento, Illinois

JOSEPH MITCHEL HAMILTONAgribusiness ManagementWinchester, Illinois

BOHLT MASSILON HAMRICKBusiness AdministrationOlive Branch, Mississippi

KORI ANN HAYESMathematicsSpringfield, Illinois

ANTHONY JAY FLORESBusiness AdministrationOxnard, California

MALLORY ANNE GLASSHistoryGranite City, Illinois

ZACHARY M. HERENBusiness AdministrationAuburn, Illinois

ANDRE HESTERPolitical ScienceChampaign, Illinois

CAITLYN DAWN JONES Agribusiness ManagementMaquon, Illinois

KYLE TIMOTHY LEVERENZFinanceEconomicsCary, Illinois

CARISSA LYNN HEWITT Business AdministrationJacksonville, Illinois

JENNA MICHELE KENNEDYAccountingFinanceFreeburg, Illinois

EMILY M. LEVINEnvironmental StudiesHighland Park, Illinois

DREVONTE LARENZ HILL Business AdministrationAlma, Illinois

WILLEM MICHAEL KLINETheatreEnglishBelvidere, Illinois

BLAIRE ALEXANDRA LONGCommunication & Rhetorical Studies Art & Design in Visual StudiesJacksonville, Illinois

TIAUNA VALMER HILLCommunication & Rhetorical StudiesChicago, Illinois

ASHLEIGH ANN KOHRMANNSpanishInternational StudiesGermantown, Illinois

LOGAN THOMAS LOVEBusiness AdministrationAurora, Illinois

SALLY KATHERINE HIXSONBusiness AdministrationWhitewater, Wisconsin

MICHAEL J. KOOSAgribusiness ManagementEl Paso, Illinois

GRAYSON MICHAEL MADEYEconomicsFinanceFrankfort, Illinois

KATELYN MARIE HODGSONEnglishKilbourne, Illinois

JESSICA LYNN KORBELEnglishTheatreWinthrop Harbor, Illinois

PRAGGO O. MAHINEconomicsFinanceDhaka, Bangladesh

ALEXIS RENEE HOFFMANBusiness AdministrationChillicothe, Illinois

JAKOB KEEGAN KORDINGMathematicsEconomicsJacksonville, Illinois

HANNAH MOHRMAN MARKSEducationQuincy, Illinois

RYLAN MITCHELL HYNEKBusiness AdministrationIndustry, Illinois

DALTON EDWARD LEISCHNERBusiness AdministrationBeardstown, Illinois

NICHOLAS E. MCCUNEEnvironmental StudiesGodfrey, Illinois

HEIDI ALESE MCDANIELSBusiness AdministrationFinanceMeredosia, Illinois

TARRON JAMES MCELROYEconomicsBunker Hill, Illinois

JAMES ERNEST MEDFORDHistoryJerseyville, Illinois

RILEY JOSEPH MEHRENS Environmental StudiesDixon, Illinois

LANDON JAMES MICHAELBusiness AdministrationEconomicsCarlyle, Illinois

QUINN ALEXANDER MILLEREconomicsFinancePeoria Heights, Illinois

RILEY ALLEN MILLERBusiness AdministrationGilman, Illinois

MAURO ANDRES MONTALVO TORRES

Political ScienceQuito, Ecuador

ARIEL L. MOTLEY Communication & Rhetorical Studies Health SciencesChicago, Illinois

LAUREN ASHLEY MULACEKTheatrePsychologyGirard, Illinois

NELY ESMERALDA MUÑOZ International StudiesBusiness AdministrationGracias Lempira, Honduras

KAEMBE NDHLOVUEconomicsFinanceLusaka, Zambia

MADDIE LOUISE NICHOLSEducationWorden, Illinois

BRADY K. O'CONNELLEnvironmental StudiesSpringfield, Illinois

OLUWADARE OLUWASEUN OLUSOLA

EconomicsLagos, Nigeria

TREVOR A. OTTENBusiness AdministrationOregon, Illinois

DOUGLAS ROSS PADGETT Environmental StudiesInternational StudiesNewburgh, Indiana

ALISSA NICOLE PANKEYAccountingBusiness AdministrationSpringfield, Illinois

JOSEPH A. PAPARELLIBusiness AdministrationNew Lenox, Illinois

MONICA NICOLE PAPPASCommunication & Rhetorical Studies Business AdministrationCocoa, Florida

CHRISTIAN WILLIAM PEACOCK Criminal JusticeCarthage, Illinois

JULIE ANN MOHNFinanceEconomicsVirginia, Illinois

BRYCE JOSEPH ODENBusiness AdministrationSpring, Texas

RILEY MARIE PIERCEBusiness AdministrationAmboy, Illinois

KAITLIN ELIZABETH POEAccountingBusiness AdministrationGreenup, Illinois

ETHAN MICHAEL ROLANDBusiness AdministrationSpringfield, Illinois

SARAH ELLEN SCHEUERMANNAgribusiness ManagementCanton, Illinois

RABEA RACHOWInternational StudiesDual LanguageLunestedt, Germany

AIMEE ALEJANDRA ROMOJapanese StudiesChicago, Illinois

JACOB PATRICK SCHIPPERTBusiness AdministrationWatseka, Illinois

KEVIN RAMOS HUAROCOHistoryCahokia, Illinois

THOMAS ROBERT SAITTA Business AdministrationSandwich, Illinois

ELIJAH W. SCHLABACH Business AdministrationMattoon, Illinois

MADELINE SKY RAMSEY Business AdministrationAccountingAugusta, Illinois

HATEEYAT NAGUMSI SALIFUPolitical ScienceFrenchAccra, Ghana

OSKAR SCHWARZKOPFInternational StudiesEconomicsKiel, Germany

CYNTHIA ELENA RANGELEducationDanville, Illinois

CYNTHIA LIZBETH SÁNCHEZ APONTE

International StudiesPolitical ScienceSpanishChicago, Illinois

GRANT CHRISTOPHER SENIKERBusiness AdministrationBrighton, Illinois

LENA MEGUMI REEDJapanese StudiesInternational StudiesBluffton, South Carolina

AURHIANNA NICOLE SANDEFURFrenchMathematicsNucla, Colorado

DARIAN ELIZABETH SESSIONAgribusiness ManagementHavana, Illinois

JACOB TIMOTHY REUSCHERBusiness AdministrationShannon, Illinois

CARMYN JO SAXERMusicHistoryJacksonville, Illinois

ZACKARY THOMAS SEYMOURBusiness AdministrationFinanceBrighton, Illinois

KARINA RICOEnglishJoliet, Illinois

MERCEDES LAYNE SAYLORCriminal JusticeSociologyHavana, Illinois

KRISTAN BRIANNE SHAFFERAccountingBusiness AdministrationDivernon, Illinois

BRANDON LEE SHAONAccountingFinanceJewett, Illinois

WILLIAM KYLE TUCKERPolitical ScienceEdwardsville, Illinois

OLUWANIFESIMI C. WILLIAMSFinanceAccountingLagos, Nigeria

FRANCESCA JUDITH SIKORAPolitical ScienceWoodridge, Illinois

ROBERT DAVID TYNANMusicMount Sterling, Illinois

SIMONE J. WILLIAMSEnglishChicago, Illinois

MAKENZIE ROSE SIMMONSEnglishYorkville, Illinois

ALEXA LYNN WALKERBusiness AdministrationCerro Gordo, Illinois

BRADY ALLEN WOELFELCommunication & Rhetorical Studies Business AdministrationJerseyville, Illinois

ISAIAH FRANK SMITHPolitical ScienceTitusville, Florida

ALEXIS MICHELLE WATSONEnglishGeorgetown, Illinois

ZHIWEI YANGEconomicsChongqing, China

TANNER S. STOCKTONCriminal JusticeEl Paso, Illinois

AMY CHRISTINE WATSONEducationMonmouth, IL

GRACE ELIZABETH YAUNCHESMathematicsBreese, Illinois

ADDYSEN STUFFLEBEAMAgribusiness ManagementCuba, Illinois

CHLOE BREANN WATTSEconomicsFinanceJacksonville, Illinois

GRACE ELIZABETH ZACHARYIndividualized Studies Major in Visual CommunicationCarlinville, Illinois

ETHAN SCOTT THURMANAccountingHigh Ridge, Missouri

TIFFANY ANN WEISNERAccountingGreenfield, Illinois

HUGH L. TRICKELSociologyCriminal JusticeBloomington, Illinois

ZACKERY DENZIL WHITLOWBusiness AdministrationKilbourne, Illinois

Bachelor of ScienceADRIALIZ A. ACEVEDO MURIENTE

PsychologyEnglishSan Juan, Puerto Rico

AKUA BIAA ADUComputer ScienceBiologyAccra, Ghana

JEREMY CHANDLER ALBERTBiologySpringfield, Illinois

RACHEL M. ALCOTTComputer ScienceSteger, Illinois

LINDSAY ANNE ALEWELTBiochemistryRochester, Illinois

COLTON PROCTOR ALLISONHealth SciencesVirden, Illinois

AMANDA KAY BOECKMANPsychologyHealth SciencesBreese, Illinois

ALEXA CHRISTINE BRANTPsychologyVersailles, Illinois

CHLOE ANN BRITENSTINEPsychologyVirden, Illinois

ASHLEY NICHOLE BROOKSPsychologyPeoria, Illinois

MARK ANDREW BROWNBiologyHartford, Illinois

LINDSAY CLAIRE BRUCEChemistryWest Chicago, Illinois

ANTHONY GILBERTO CANTONHealth SciencesBeardstown, Illinois

NANCY CISNEROSPsychologySpanishChicago, Illinois

ANDREW RYAN CLARKBiologyBolingbrook, Illinois

TELIA COBBHealth SciencesChicago, Illinois

MACHAI JALEEL COBBSPsychologyChicago,Illinois

ALEXIS JEAN COFFEYPsychologyGreenview, Illinois

ANDREW BASNETBiologyChapin, Illinois

EMILY RAE BENCAPsychologyCisne, Illinois

PORSHA VALORIA BUTLERPsychologyChicago, Illinois

CARLY LYNN CAMERONBiologyHillsboro, Illinois

ZION ZAMARIA COLVINHealth SciencesItasca, Illinois

BENJAMIN D. COPEBiologyEnvironmental StudiesBunker Hill, Illinois

SARA ANN DEDDOChemistryMusicBelvidere, Illinois

LYDIA GRACE FUCHSPsychologyCriminal JusticeNew Berlin, Illinois

LUCAS CARRERA POSIG IRACIPsychologyPark Ridge, Illinois

ASIA SHATOYA DILWORTHPsychologyChicago, Illinois

JOSIE JAYNE GARFATPsychologyRiverton, Illinois

ALEXA MARIE JARDENILBiologyAurora, Illinois

BAILEY JAMES DOWNEYHealth SciencesStreator, Illinois

HALEY MARIE GILMOREHealth SciencesPsychologyHavana, Illinois

CODY LEWIS JEPSONManagement Information Systems AccountingHanna City, Illinois

SABRINA ANN DOYLEBiologyMaroa, Illinois

AUSTIN S. GUSEWELLEHealth SciencesStaunton, Illinois

KALLI RENEA KANEYPsychologyBiologyPearl City, Illinois

MASON DANIEL DURDELHealth SciencesTheatreEast Peoria, Illinois

ASHLYN MORGANNE HAAGEHealth SciencesGranville, Illinois

ABBEY R. KELLERHealth SciencesPsychologySaint Louis, Missouri

GRACE O. EAGERPsychologyBiologyEarlville, Illinois

ABYGAYLE ELIZABETH HAMPTONBiologyVirden, Illinois

LANISE N. KIRKPsychologyRoodhouse, Illinois

LUIGI ERBABiochemistryComo, Italy

ANTHONY MICHAEL HANDBiologySpanishMapleton, Illinois

MICHAEL THOMAS LARUSSOBiologyEnvironmental StudiesHoffman Estates, Illinois

CARLEE R. FOWLERBiologyMesa, Arizona

ANDREA FONSHON HYDEHealth SciencesGranite City, Illinois

HAILEY NICOLE LESSERHealth SciencesNine Mile Falls, Washington

SYDNEY PAIGE MCCLENNINGBiochemistryRoodhouse, Illinois

WYATT A. PARKERBiologySwansea, Illinois

CASSY JO ROATBiologyHavana, Illinois

BRYCE PATRICK MCKINNEYHealth SciencesGillespie, Illinois

ABIGAIL ROSE PESAVENTOBiochemistryStaunton, Illinois

BRENDA RUIZBiologyPsychologyChicago, Illinois

BROOKE MICHAELA METZGERHealth SciencesPsychologySpringfield, Illinois

MADISON NICOLE PEYTONPhysicsLake Saint Louis, Missouri

VIVSWAN SHAHPhysicsComputer ScienceLucknow, India

IVAN MIKHAILOVManagement Information SystemsBusiness AdministrationIzhevsk, Russia

NATASHA SYLVIA POLAKPsychologyRockford, Illinois

PATRICK JAMES SHEA Management Information SystemsJacksonville, Illinois

NICKLAS KALE MUCCIANTEBiologySpringfield, Illinois

RYLIE W. PUTRICHPsychologyFarmington, Illinois

DRISTI SHRESTHAManagement Information SystemsBusiness AdministrationFinanceKathmandu, Nepal

MARKIE PAIGE MULCHAYPsychologyCamarillo, California

BASUNDHARA RAJBiochemistryKolkata, India

NATHAN SHAWN TAYLORPhysicsGolden, Illinois

JEFFERY SCOTT NICOLASHealth SciencesManchester, Missouri

ANNA ELIZABETH RATHGEBBiologyPetersburg, Illinois

JAMES ERNESTO VALADEZPhysicsSpringfield, Illinois

NAZAR OTUNCHIEV Management Information SystemsBarcelona, Spain

NICKOLAS AUSTIN RENTSCHLERComputer ScienceJacksonville, Illinois

JAMES ALEXANDER WELCHComputer ScienceJacksonville, Illinois

KANE DARNELL WILDERMUTHPsychologyNormal Illinois

JAYNA MITA'E WILSONPsychologyCalumet Park, Illinois

BROCK JAMES ZIEGEMEIERBiologyOld Monroe, Missouri

JANYEKA ELAINE WILLIAMSHealth SciencesChicago, Illinois

VANESSA WORRELLPsychologyChandigarh, India

Bachelor of Science in NursingVANESSA LEE WALKER

NursingChatham, Illinois

Graduation HonorsPhi Beta Kappa Society Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary college society, was founded in 1776 by five students at the College of William and Mary. The society embraces the principles of freedom of inquiry and liberty of thought and expression. Invitation to membership in Phi Beta Kappa is a reflection of the highest scholastic achievement from among the leading candidates for college degrees in the liberal arts and sciences.

Phi Beta Kappa is a legacy bequeathed to Illinois College in 1931 by Charles Rammelkamp, then president of the College. His effort to gain recognition for the special qualities of an Illinois College education were rewarded when the first installation of the Illinois College Epsilon chapter of Phi Beta Kappa took place on April 6, 1932. Illinois College is one of only 11 in the state to offer membership to this distinguished society.

Valedictorian In recognition of the pursuit of academic excellence, the Pokora Prize for Academic Achievement is awarded each year at commencement to the valedictorian of the graduating class. The Pokora Prize for Academic Achievement, established by Richard Pokora ’69 and his wife, Gwen, includes a cash award presented by the Provost of the College.

Latin Graduation Honors Latin graduation honors are determined by the cumulative grade point average earned while taking Illinois College classes. The grade point average is based on grades received at Illinois College alone. Only students with four or more semesters at Illinois College are eligible for Latin graduation honors.

The minimum cumulative grade point standards for graduating from Illinois College with honors are as follows:

:: Summa Cum Laude 3.80 :: Magna Cum Laude 3.60 :: Cum Laude 3.40

Akua Biaa Adu Accra, Ghana

Charlotte Jeanne Crofton Springfield, Illinois

Cameron Joseph Doerr Germantown Hills, Illinois

Sabrina Ann Doyle Maroa, Illinois

Luigi Erba Como, Italy

Anthony Michael Hand Mapleton, Illinois

Katelyn Marie Hodgson Kilbourne, Illinois

Rabea Rachow Lunestedt, Germany

Anna Elizabeth Rathgeb Petersburg, Illinois

Cassy Jo Roat Havana, Illinois

Aurhianna Nicole Sandefur Nucla, Colorado

Oskar Schwarzkopf Kiel, Germany

Oskar Schwarzkopf Kiel, Germany

Summa Cum Laude

Magna Cum LaudeAkua Biaa Adu Accra, Ghana

Aya O. Aladdin Amman, Jordan

Jeremy Chandler Albert Springfield, Illinois

Jalen Rebekah Ash Oxnard, California

Caden Robert Beddingfield Arenzville, Illinois

Daniel Robert Bickert Saint Louis, Missouri

Mark Andrew Brown Hartford, Illinois

Lindsay Claire Bruce West Chicago, Illinois

Katerina F. Davidsmeyer Jacksonville, Illinois

Sabrina Ann Doyle Maroa, Illinois

Grace O. Eager Earlville, Illinois

Luke N. Gillingham Carrollton, Illinois

Mallory Anne Glass Granite City, Illinois

Sally Katherine Hixson Whitewater, Wisconsin

Alexa Marie Jardenil Aurora, Illinois

LaNise N. Kirk Roodhouse, Illinois

Ashleigh Ann Kohrmann Germantown, Illinois

Jessica Lynn Korbel Winthrop Harbor, Illinois

Jakob Keegan Kording Jacksonville, Illinois

Michael Thomas LaRusso Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Kyle Timothy Leverenz Cary, Illinois

Lauren Ashley Mulacek Girard, Illinois

Markie Paige Mulchay Camarillo, California

Maddie Louise Nichols Worden, Illinois

Madison Nicole Peyton Lake Saint Louis, Missouri

Rylie W. Putrich Farmington, Illinois

Nickolas Austin Rentschler Jacksonville, Illinois

Karina Rico Joliet, Illinois

Cassy Jo Roat Havana, Illinois

Grant Christopher Seniker Brighton, Illinois

Kristan Brianne Shaffer Divernon, Illinois

Dristi Shrestha Kathmandu, Nepal

Makenzie Rose Simmons Yorkville, Illinois

Alexis Michelle Watson Georgetown, Illinois

James Alexander Welch Jacksonville, Illinois

Lindsay Anne Alewelt Rochester, Illinois

Bright Asante Ghana, West Africa

Chloe Ann Britenstine Virden, Illinois

Dominic J. Caldieraro Greenville, Illinois

Katherine Suzanne Conklin Petersburg, Illinois

Olivia Gloria Courtot Meximieux, France

Caleb M. Crawford Springfield, Illinois

Charlotte Jeanne Crofton Springfield, Illinois

Ashley Paige Devlin Bluffs, Illinois

Cameron Joseph Doerr Germantown Hills, Illinois

Angela Lynae Dorethy Riverton, Illinois

Addysen Catherine Drake Mount Sterling, Illinois

Luigi Erba Como, Italy

Lydia Grace Fuchs New Berlin, Illinois

Cressie Marie Halberg Heyworth, Illinois

Anthony Michael Hand Mapleton, Illinois

Katelyn Marie Hodgson Kilbourne, Illinois

Caitlyn Dawn Jones Maquon, Illinois

Kalli Renea Kaney Pearl City, Illinois

Nely Esmeralda Muñoz Gracias Lempira, Honduras

Kaembe Ndhlovu Lusaka, Zambia

Alissa Nicole Pankey Springfield, Illinois

Natasha Sylvia Polak Rockford, Illinois

Rabea Rachow Lunestedt, Germany

Madeline Sky Ramsey Augusta, Illinois

Anna Elizabeth Rathgeb Petersburg, Illinois

Aurhianna Nicole Sandefur Nucla, Colorado

Sarah Ellen Scheuermann Canton, Illinois

Oskar Schwarzkopf Kiel, Germany

Zhiwei Yang Chongqing, China

Cum LaudeJames Robert Batson III Steeleville, Illinois

Stacy Mpemb'isomi Bile Galesburg, Illinois

Brock Jacob Boston Hillsboro, Illinois

Madelyn Elaine Budd Arcola, Illinois

Carly Lynn Cameron Hillsboro, Illinois

Marissa Leigh Casteel Galesburg, Illinois

Justin Taylor Cozart Staunton, Illinois

Kayle Ann Crawford Pocahontas, Illinois

Olivia Grace Cruthis Lebanon, Illinois

Elaina Rae Dry Canton, Illinois

Josie Jayne Garfat Riverton, Illinois

Abygayle Elizabeth Hampton Virden, Illinois

Carissa Lynn Hewitt Jacksonville, Illinois

Tiauna Valmer Hill Chicago, Illinois

Alexis Renee Hoffman Chillicothe, Illinois

Lucas Carrera Posig Iraci Park Ridge, Illinois

Abbey R. Keller Saint Louis, Missouri

Jenna Michele Kennedy Freeburg, Illinois

Hailey Nicole Lesser Nine Mile Falls, Washington

Grayson Michael Madey Frankfort, Illinois

Hannah Mohrman Marks Quincy, Illinois

Heidi Alese McDaniels Meredosia, Illinois

Brooke Michaela Metzger Springfield, Illinois

Julie Ann Mohn Virginia, Illinois

Kaitlin Elizabeth Poe Greenup, Illinois

Basundhara Raj Kolkata, India

Ethan Michael Roland Springfield, Illinois

Hateeyat Nagumsi Salifu Accra, Ghana

Cynthia Lizbeth Sánchez Aponte Chicago, Illinois

Mercedes Layne Saylor Havana, Illinois

Vivswan Shah Lucknow, India

Patrick James Shea Jacksonville, Illinois

Amy Christine Watson Monmouth, Illinois

Grace Elizabeth Zachary Carlinville, Illinois

Chair of the Board of TrusteesSTEVEN R. MILLS ’77

Steven R. Mills serves as the chair of the Illinois College Board of Trustees. He has been a College trustee since 2000 and was elected chair in 2017. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Illinois College in 1977.

In 2012, Mills retired from a distinguished career with Archer Daniels Midland Company, having served in various executive roles, including chief financial officer and executive vice president for strategy and development. He then joined Amyris, a biotechnology company, located in the San Francisco Bay area,

serving as chief financial officer until 2014. He currently consults with and serves on the boards of several corporate and non-profit organizations. Illinois College benefits greatly from Mills’ vast professional experiences and his commitment to the College’s mission and vision.

Steven and Betsy Huss Mills ’77, also a member of the Class of 1977, live in St. Louis and maintain strong ties to Central Illinois. Believing deeply in the value of the high-quality, liberal arts education offered by Illinois College, they established the Steven R. Mills ’77 and Elizabeth Huss Mills ’77 Scholarship Fund to assist students from their hometowns of Bement and Beardstown in attending IC. They also open doors for student inquiry through the Steven and Elizabeth Mills Experiential Learning Fund which provides important resources that make it possible for students to pursue internships, student-faculty research collaborations, community service projects, and to participate in travel programs.

DUANE HESS ’71

Duane E. Hess ’71 graduated from Illinois College with Phi Beta Kappa honors before earning a master’s degree from Sangamon State University/University of Illinois Springfield in 1974. Hess has been a dedicated supporter of Illinois College throughout his life. As a trustee, he has provided valuable leadership to his alma mater since 2010. In this role, he has served on numerous committees and championed responsible fiscal policies to ensure IC’s financial sustainability. He has displayed sincere dedication to Illinois College students’ well-being and future through his philanthropy and campus engagement. An active member of IC’s alumni community, Hess served on the Illinois College Alumni Board of Directors from 2004 to 2009. He is a lifetime

member of the Illinois College Society, a member of the Julian M. Sturtevant Society and a longtime supporter of IC athletics. In 2016, Hess played an instrumental role in the effort to completely renovate the College’s baseball and softball fields. Professionally, Hess led a successful career at Beard Implement Company beginning in 1975. He became president of the farm equipment supplier in 1984 and served in that role until his retirement in 2010. He has previously served as president of the Jacksonville Country Club and is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Palmetto. Hess and wife Sharon reside in Palmetto, Florida. They have two adult children, Amy Hess Easterling ’89 and Therron Hess.

Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Recipient

TrusteesSTEVEN R. MILLS ’77

Chair Creve Coeur, Missouri

SUSAN L. PRATT ’80, Ph.D.Vice ChairCanonsburg, Pennsylvania

JOAN M. DEBOER H’14SecretaryAlexandria, Virginia

SUSAN J. ALLEN H’09Hawthorn Woods, Illinois

TONYA J. BAISE ’76Burr Ridge, Illinois

RYAN T. BARKE ’97Fairview Heights, Illinois

GERRY L. BEARD ’78Arenzville, Illinois

TONI L. BLANKMANN ’74Houston, Texas

BARRETT J. CALLAGHAN H’13Orland Park, Illinois

ROBERT E. CHIPMAN ’74 Jacksonville, Illinois

DEL C. DUNHAM ’72Coppell, Texas

BARBARA A. FARLEY, Ph.D. ex officioPresidentJacksonville, Illinois

MICHAEL A. FLETCHER ’92McKinney, Texas

JOEL C. HARMON ’66Missouri City, Texas

GARY R. HAYNES ’74, M.D., Ph.D.New Orleans, Louisiana

DUANE E. HESS ’71Palmetto, Florida

JOHN S. KAY, D.MIN., H’09Wilmette, Illinois

JULIE BODAM MACARTNEY ’98Marietta, Georgia

PATRICK B. MATHIS H’09

Belleville, Illinois

GREGORY C. MAY ’88Jacksonville, Illinois

ELLEN RAMMELKAMP MILLER ’72Keller, Texas

STEPHEN D. OETGEN H’12Alamo, California

WINSTON ROGERS III ’82Saint Peters, Missouri

HENRY A. SCHMITT ’73Peoria, Illinois

JAMES W. SPRADLIN ’82Morton, Illinois

JEAN COULTAS STATLER H’09 Arlington, Virginia

JOHN M. WILLIAMSON ’78Piedmont, California

GEORGE A. ZELCSBarrington, Illinois

Emeriti TrusteesJOY FRENCH BECKER ’67, HON. D.H.L.

Jacksonville, Illinois

JAMES P. BRUNER ’66, HON. D.H.L.Jacksonville, Illinois

JOHN R. FAIRFIELD ’61, HON. D.H.L.Pinehurst, North Carolina

JAMES L. GREEN ’61, M.D., HON. D.H.L.

Jacksonville, Illinois

HON. RICHARD H. MILLS ’51, HON. D.H.L.

Springfield, Illinois

REV. DONALD E. MINNICK, HON. D.H.L.

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

JOHN T. PORTER ’68, HON. D.H.L.Springfield, Illinois

ANITA T. RUNDQUIST, HON. D.H.L.Butler, Illinois

ROBERT B. THOMSON III H’09Arlington, Virginia

KATHERINE J. TILLERY ’74, HON. D.H.L.

Chicago, Illinois

JONATHAN G. UTLEY ’63, Ph.D., HON. D.H.L.

Chicago, Illinois

JAMES H. VOYLES ’65, HON. D.H.L.Zionsville, Indiana

RONALD W. WALLACE ’58, HON. D.H.L.

Columbia, Illinois

JON D. WARE, HON. D.H.L.Jacksonville, Illinois

E. EUGENE WELLS ’63, D.D.S., HON. D.H.L.

Pearland, Texas

(An H followed by a year indicates that an honorary baccalaureate degree from Illinois College has been bestowed upon a Trustee in that particular year.)

(Hon. D.H.L. indicates that an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters has been bestowed upon an Emerita/Emeritus Trustee.)

Illinois College Board of Trustees

OfficersKEITH O. BRADBURY ’73PresidentJacksonville, Illinois

MARCY BRAMLEY BURRUS ’71President-ElectArenzville, Illinois

NANETTE MONTGOMERY BESS ’78 Secretary Pittsfield, Illinois

KIMBERLY MITCHELL POHLMAN ’91

TreasurerJacksonville, Illinois

DirectorsMELANIE C. BERG ’86Saint Louis, Missouri

JEFF BOSS ’78Morton, Illinois

NICHOLAS J. BUSTOS ’10Moline, Illinois

DANIEL A. CARIE ’82Jacksonville, Illinois

BRENDA SCHONE DEAN ’80Astoria, Illinois

JEREMY D. FLYNN ’99Chatham, Illinois

SUSAN NICKEL GIBBS ’73Springfield, Illinois

ALBAN HAXHINASTO ’02Jacksonville, Illinois

JESSICA DERMODY HIGGS, M.D. ’99Princeville, Illinois

MICHELLE LAFAYETTE ’95Chicago, Illinois

KEVIN LISTER ’81Carbondale, Illinois

RACHEL L. MACON ’11Mascoutah, Illinois

ADAM MEFFORD ’97Jacksonville, Illinois

ANN BURFORD MERCHLEWITZ ’80 Winona, Minnesota

RANDAL L. MUSCH ’72Springfield, Illinois

JOSÉPHINE OSHIAFI ’14Brooklyn, New York

DAVID RINGHAUSEN ’83Coppell, Texas

SALLY STUBER SMITH ’82Bloomington, Illinois

EDWARD D. STANFIELD ’68Springfield, Illinois

SUZANNE HARTMAN VERTICCHIO ’67Jacksonville, Illinois

CORY WASHINGTON ’13 Saint Louis, Missouri

CLARE ZIMMERMAN, M.D. ’11Saint Louis, Missouri

Illinois College Alumni Association