(Charleston, IL) – More than 200 Eastern Illinois University students were recognized with distinctions following the Spring 2023 semester, earning a spot on EIU’s Spring 2023 Honors List. Students receiving distinctions at EIU in Spring 2023 include:
Summa Cum Laude (3.9 to 4.0 GPA)
Shayla E. Potts Albion, IL Communication Disorders & Sciences
Marie S. Beyer Algonquin, IL MUS: Teacher Education
Ashley M. Tappendorf Altamont, IL Elementary Education
Patty F. Gaona Arcola, IL Elementary Education
Marissa A. Herschberger Arcola, IL Elementary Education
Cantu Luis M. Torres Arcola, IL Electrical Engineering
Waylon D. Schlabach Atwood, IL CTE: Technology Education
Elizabeth C. Froemling Ava, IL Communication Disorders & Sciences Aging Studies Minor
Tyra E. Harris Bloomington, IL Psychology; Human Services Program Administration
Nicole A. Suciu Bridgeview, IL Exercise Science
Vanessa E. Gower Cerro Gordo, IL SPE: Elementary Ed Dual
Michael P. Dobbs Charleston, IL Computer and Info Technology Psychology
Mac L. Hickman Charleston, IL Construction Management
Holly C. Higgins Charleston, IL Middle Level Education
Grant L. McPherson Charleston, IL Computer and Info Technology
Heather M. Vosburgh Charleston, IL JOU: Broadcast Journalism Creative Writing
Carson A. White Charleston, IL Sport Management Business Administration
Jasmin A. Chavolla Chicago, IL Political Science Pre-Law
Harrison G. Walker Cisne, IL Computer and Info Technology
Lauren K. Ellis Danville, IL Communication Disorders & Sciences; Psychology
Katherine A. Springer Delavan, IL Elementary Education
Trevor J. Huffman Donovan, IL MUS: Performance; Anthropology
Clara E. Hickman Downs, IL SPE: Early Childhood
Rachel A. Buening Effingham, IL Elementary Education
Sophia G. Ballard Fairfield, IL English
Heather D. Totten Findlay, IL Psychology Aging Studies Minor
Elena R. Dean Georgetown, IL English
Corbin R. Preston Herrin, IL Biological Sciences
Kaitlyn N. Smith Herrin, IL Biological Sciences Psychology
Alexis A. Gibbons Highland, IL Elementary Education
Ethan G. Smith Hoopeston, IL Elementary Education
Cecilia V. Kruczkowski Joliet, IL Psychology
Anthony W. Lacy Joliet, IL Health Administration; Business Administration
Katelyn M. Green Kell, IL CTE: FCS Education Financial Literacy
Austin J. O’Malley Lindenhurst, IL CMN: Comm in Organizations
Christopher J. Crimmins Lombard, IL Finance
Raigan A. Frye Louisville, IL Biological Sciences
Jacinda J. Floyd Marshall, IL Communication Disorders & Sciences; Psychology
Gracie L. Woods Marshall, IL ART: Teacher Education Studio Art
Curtis J. Wiley Martinsville, IL Health Administration; Business Administration
Savanna G. Wooten Maryland Heights, MO MUS: Teacher Education Jazz Studies
Caleb D. Coleman Mattoon, IL Engineering Technology
Erin C. Donnelly Mattoon, IL Health Communication
Maura E. Daly Monee, IL MUS: Teacher Education Studio Art
Teagan G. Guard Mount Carmel, IL Communication Disorders Sci
McKenna A. Cleeton Neoga, IL Biological Sciences
Harley N. Barry Newman, IL Elementary Education
Noelle J. Stoops Newton, IL ART: Teacher Education Studio Art
Christina T. Louie Niles, IL Early Childhood Education
Jason D. Boomgarden Normal, IL ENG: Language Arts Teacher Ed/ Premodern Global Studies
Meagan M. Boomgarden Normal, IL ART: Teacher Education Studio Art
Benjamin J. Klingler Normal, IL Digital Media Technology
Abigail L. Moore Oak Lawn, IL Communication Disorders & Sciences; Psychology
Ian M. Palacios Oak Lawn, IL English
Taylor A. Veach Oakland, IL Criminology/Criminal Justice; Sociology
Marissa F. Pool Onarga, IL Accounting—Finance
Coby R. Oliver Orland Park, IL Digital Media Technology; Philosophy
Grayce L. Hightshoe Palestine, IL Psychology Human Services
Abbey R. McCord Palestine, IL Communication Disorders & Sciences; Psychology
Jacob P. McCombe Pana, IL Communication Disorders & Sciences; Psychology
Amanda R. Gill Paris, IL Elementary Education
Molly A. Kennedy Paxton, IL Television & Video Production—Theatre Arts
Alexandra L. Tobin Plainfield, IL PUBH: Community Health
Macey C. Morris Plantation, FL Psychology Business Administration
Hannah J. Hein Rankin, IL CMN: Comm in Organizations
Cameron D. Krager Raymond, IL Marketing; Religious Studies
Genesis A. Jessen Rockford, IL Early Childhood Education
Jarad L. Barnes Roxana, IL Criminology/Criminal Justice Pre-Law Studies
Noah R. Norris Sailor Springs, IL Engineering Technology
Angelique C. Feder Schaumburg, IL PUBH: Emer Management/Disaster Prep
Rachel L. Kaufman Seymour, IN Marketing
Alexa L. Bartlett Sherman, IL Digital Media Technology Graphic Design
Kirsten M. Paape Shiloh, IL Art: Studio Art; ART: Art History
Jerelyn E. Killebrew South Jacksonville, IL Elementary Education
Savanna A. Gebben Teutopolis, IL SPE: Early Childhood Education
Callie R. McMahon Teutopolis, IL ART: Teacher Education
Hallie E. Lutz Tolono, IL Communication Disorders & Sciences; Psychology
Paul L. Nau Tuscola, IL Music Jazz Studies
Madeline I. Swart Wheatfield, IN Political Science—Criminology
Jasmine Yusef Wheeling, IL English
Olivia A. Edelman Yorkville, IL Early Childhood Education
Mynor Lemus N/A Interdisciplinary Studies
Ronald D. Palm N/A Interdisciplinary Studies
Aniket K. Patel Nairobi, Kenya Accounting
Magna Cum Laude (3.8 to 3.89 GPA)
Alyssa M. Hunter Assumption, IL Early Childhood Education
Grace V. Arias Berwyn, IL Digital Media Technology—Graphic Design
Mya J. Harbison Brighton, IL ART: Graphic Design; Digital Media Technology
Jenna M. Gordon Casey, IL Communication Disorders & Sciences; Human Services Program Administration
Kyle S. Amacher Champaign, IL SPE: Standard Special Education
Kaylee D. Spinner Champaign, IL Psychology; Neuroscience; WLC: Spanish
Sarah E. Summers Champaign, IL Health Communication
Katherine R. Clarke Charleston, IL Digital Media Technology Studies; Graphic Design
Claudia I. Donovan Charleston, IL HPR: Emergency Management/Disaster Prep/Military Science
Sova A. Green Charleston, IL Management; Psychology
Megan A. Morecraft Charleston, IL Hospitality Management; Business Administration
Aaron W. Stewart Charleston, IL Electrical Engineering; Physics
Steffi C. Manansala Chatham, IL Psychology; Human Services Program Administration
Keneddi K. Hall Chicago, IL Psychology; Women’s Gender & Sexuality
Georgia Ngo Ngimbous Chicago, IL Biological Sciences
Caleb J. Cunningham Clinton, IL ART: Graphic Design
Destinee S. Carter Country Club Hills, IL Psychology Criminology
Alexandra R. Dalzell Crystal Lake, IL Elementary Education
Pedro Vasquez Crystal Lake, IL Biochemistry
Kyle R. Burton Dundee, IL Accounting
Madison M. Buscher Effingham, IL Finance
Broc M. Hemrich Effingham, IL Business Administration
Jayci L. Quast Effingham, IL Psychology
Shelby R. Siddens Georgetown, IL Elementary Education
Thomas J. Wallace Halifax, Nova Scotia Political Science; Pre-Law Studies
Clayton J. Reed Herrin, IL Elementary Education
Madeline Steiner Lincoln, IL English Graphic Design
Mckenna R. Wojcicki Macomb, MI Public Relations; Pre-Law Studies
Samantha L. Blatti Manhattan, IL History; Psychology
Rushini L. Kuruppu Manteno, IL Health Administration; Business Administration
Patrick J. Mallaney Manteno, IL PHY: Astronomy Mathematics
Orrin E. Svika Martinsville, IL MAT: Teacher Education
Jacob T. Spitz Mattoon, IL Finance
Keagan J. Fox Mokena, IL Biological Sciences—Biochemistry
Mackenzie K. Balcerak Muskego, WI Management Operations & Supply Chain Management
Nathan J. Logan Ogden, IL Science Teacher Ed Physics
Jennifer E. Montas Olympia Fields, IL English Film Studies
Nathaniel S. Revish Plainfield, IL Theatre
Kasi L. Weaver Pontiac, IL Management
Emma L. Larson Rantoul, IL Elementary Education
Tiffany C. Walker Richton Park, IL Psychology; Africana Studies
Elizaveta L. Bukraba-Ulanova Sarasota, FL Finance Psychology
Destiny U. Etuk Sauk Village, IL Biological Sciences; Public Health
Brian J. Barrett Sherman, IL Sport Management; Business Administration
Rebekka N. Budrick Tinley Park, IL English
Katherine A. Neal Tuscola, IL Organizational Development; Talent Development
Gemini A. Pettry Tuscola, IL Early Childhood Education
Lindsey B. Perkins Weldon, IL Early Childhood Education
Clayton L. Young Westfield, IL Psychology; Mathematics
Lauren E. Hedman Wheaton, IL Psychology; Communication Studies
Elizabeth Serna-Sanchez Woodridge, IL Chemistry
Cum Laude (3.65 to 3.79 GPA)
Allison J. Hall Altamont, IL CTE: FCS Education Financial Literacy
Katja K. Benz Arlington Heights, IL English
Kendra G. Lintner Arlington Heights, IL Digital Media Technology
Harley I. Buchanan Bellflower, IL ART: Teacher Education Studio Art
Zachary P. Huelskamp Breese, IL HIS: Teacher Education Program Administration
Gabrielle K. Riggs Breese, IL HPR: Emergency Management/Disaster Prep; Criminology
Ryan A. Raef Buffalo Grove, IL Environmental/Physical Geography Environmental Impact & Sustainability
Lincoln D. Riley Cedar Rapids, IA CMN: Corporate Communication
John C. Bien Champaign, IL HIS: Teacher Education Public History
Jonas T. Phillips Champaign, IL Political Science
Maria G. Angel Charleston, IL WLC: Spanish & Hispanic Studies; Communication Disorders & Sciences; HPR: Community Health
Emily P. Gharst Charleston, IL Communication Disorders & Sciences; Psychology
Yoonjin Kim Charleston, IL Marketing
Kendal E. Westerhof Charleston, IL Accounting
Frederick A. Davis Chicago, IL Digital Media Technology; Graphic Design
Andrew J. Kurczak Chicago, IL Theatre Arts—Film Studies
Giselle Rivera Chicago, IL Psychology; Latin American & Latinx Studies
Donnell Walker Chicago, IL Business Administration
Shailee G. Weber Chicago, IL Middle Level Education
Sarah V. Hicks Clinton, IL Biological Sciences
Kathryn S. Anderson Danville, IL Health Communication
Kelsey D. Lareau Danville, IL SPE: Early Childhood
Munir O. Sherali East Lansing, MI Exercise Science
Ryan R. Wetherill Edwards, IL History Anthropology
Eva P. Weber Freeburg, IL Art: Studio Art; Biological Sciences
Katie M. Johnson Gibson City, IL Sociology
Morgan N. Litwiller Goshen, IN Sport Management Business Administration
Alex A. Manuel Greenup, IL Organizational Development
Nicholas H. Laxner Huntley, IL Construction Management
Emily L. Weber Island Lake, IL MAT: Teacher Education
Christine Gouws Johannnesburg, South Africa; Biological Sciences—Chemistry
Brooke R. Johnston Kankakee, IL Hospitality Management; Business Administration
Gina Kirshenbaum Lake Zurich, IL Early Childhood Education
Haley C. Beals Lerna, IL Biological Sciences
Heidi J. Hanson Ludlow, IL General Studies; Financial Literacy
Brenna G. Hamson Macedonia, IL Communication Disorders & Sciences; Psychology
Jacob O. Gleeson Marietta, GA Construction Management
Kiley J. Jacobs Martinsville, IN Communication Disorders & Sciences
Gracie M. Dow Mattoon, IL Elementary Education
Madison M. Freeman Mattoon, IL Fashion Merchandising & Design;
Management—Marketing
Jackson D. Nichols Mattoon, IL Construction Management
Jolie P. Osborn Mattoon, IL ART: Graphic Design
Taylor P. Spidle Mattoon, IL Biological Sciences
Aaron C. Constanzo Minooka, IL Psychology
Abigail A. Elston Monticello, IL Communication Disorders & Sciences; Human Services Program Administration
Renae N. Russell Newton, IL Communication Disorders & Sciences
Shatorie Price Normal, IL Human Services Program Administration
Delaney R. Shryock Olney, IL Elementary Education
Ian R. York Opelika, AL Digital Media Technology; History
Bryan O. Cruz Oswego, IL Marketing
Lucas R. Taylor Paris, IL Journalism; Sociology
Dawson P. Sullens Patoka, IL Sociology; Pre-Law Studies
Brayden M. Weaver Pontiac, IL Biological Sciences
Sofia M. Turek Port Barrington, IL JOU: Sports Media Relations; Film Studies
Leah G. Moreland Ramsey, IL Elementary Education
Marysa M. Morrow Rantoul, IL Nursing (Traditional Program)
Emily A. Siegle Saint Francisville, IL PUBH: Community Health; Health Communication
Margaret J. Vavrik Savoy, IL Elementary Education
Carleigh N. Tessereau Shiloh, IL ENG: Language Arts Teacher Ed
Grant R. Edwards Springfield, IL Criminology/Criminal Justice; Sociology
Makayla N. Buskirk St. Joseph, IL Early Childhood Education
Grace M. Knapp Sycamore, IL Psychology Sociology
Audrey R. Kreke Teutopolis, IL Early Childhood Education
Chanel M. Dixon University Park, IL Early Childhood Education
Ciera A. Terry Villa Ridge, IL Biological Sciences—Biochemistry; Music
Kevin A. Galindo Waukegan, IL Human Geography; Geographic Information Science
Benjamin R. Drake Westville, IL History Political Science
Paige N. Klingler Wheeler, IL HIS: Teacher Education
Emilie J. Bowman Worth, IL ENG: Language Arts Teacher Ed
Ashley M. Spencer Yuma, AZ Art: Studio Art
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