(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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