Kishwaukee College announces Spring 2025 graduates

Kishwaukee College is proud to announce the graduates for the Spring 2025 semester. Graduation honors are divided into three categories based on final cumulative grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale: summa cum laude indicates a cumulative GPA between 3.75-4.0; magna cum laude indicates a cumulative GPA between 3.5-3.749; and cum laude indicates a cumulative GPA between 3.25-3.499. Students who fulfill the requirements for a Certificate and have a final cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher are awarded a Certificate with distinction. Members of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society are recognized as PTK.

The graduate total for the Spring 2025 semester is 334 students who completed a total of 357 degrees and certificates.

The following students completed the requirements for graduation from Kishwaukee College:

Accord, N.Y. — Benjamin C. Flood, AAS, Computer Information Systems, Cum Laude

Amboy — Eliseo Vazquez-Tapia, CERT, Basic Automotive Technology, With Distinction

Ashton — Angel Soto, CERT, Basic Automotive Technology, With Distinction; Faith Marie Totzke, Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude

Aurora — Krystal Torres, AAS, Registered Nursing; Leo Valerio, CERT, Diesel Power/Equipment Repair, With Distinction

Batavia — Kyra L. Johnson, Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude

Belvidere — Faith Marie Allen, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Larissa Herrera, Associate in Science; Alicia Revelle Salgado, AAS, Registered Nursing

Blacklick, Ohio — Christopher Patrick Eldridge, Associate in Arts

Bolingbrook — Xzaria Sanaa Hansbrough, AAS, Registered Nursing

Byron — Tracee M. Nelson, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction

Calumet City — Destiny L. Kennedy, AAS, Registered Nursing; Jaylen Edwards, AAS, Criminal Justice-General, Magna Cum Laude

Chana — Laila Josephine Anderson, Associate in Arts; Samuel T. Merrick, AAS, Marketing and Management, Magna Cum Laude; Joshua Brian Smith, Associate in Arts

Chicago — Jorge Luis Alvarez, Associate in Science; Mekhia T. Harris, Associate in Arts

Clare — Aaliyah M. Brink, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Brynn Ziegler, CERT, Esthetics, With Distinction

Cortland — John R. Anderson III, CERT, Diesel Power/Equipment Repair, With Distinction; Kalyn Marie Brackemyer, Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude, PTK; Harold Daniel Brown, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Charleah L. Brumfield, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Scarlet Lily Bryant, Associate in Science; Alexia Rae Corn, Associate in Science; Amanda Janet Gamauf, AAS, Registered Nursing; Elizabeth D. Garlisch, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude; Hanitzi J. Gonzalez, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Samantha Gonzalez, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Robert James Guzinski, AAS, Diesel Power Technology; Davion Hines, Associate in Science; Tasha Ramona Kimble, AAS, Registered Nursing, Magna Cum Laude; Molly Elizabeth Livingston, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Benjamin A. Lopez, Associate in Science; Zachary M. McCall, Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude; Abigail Cassandra Orr, Associate in Fine Arts-Art Option, Magna Cum Laude; Brock A. Piechocki, CERT, Advanced Automotive Technology, With Distinction; Enza Pinter, AAS, Horticulture, Summa Cum Laude, PTK; Justine Marie Pringle, Associate in Science; Lizbeth Ruiz Lopez, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Jessica Marie Schroeder Waterman, Associate in Science, Cum Laude; Grace Stransky, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting

Crete — Julias Armon Ferguson, AAS, Criminal Justice-General, Summa Cum Laude, CERT, Criminal Investigations, With Distinction, CERT, Criminal Justice Management, With Distinction, CERT, Social Role of Law Enforcement, With Distinction, PTK

Davis Junction — Leslie Denisse Hernandez, AAS, Registered Nursing, Summa Cum Laude

DeKalb — Joan Aburto Zarate, CERT, Advanced Automotive Technology, With Distinction; Kimberly Aguilar, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Joanna Alvarado, Associate in Arts; Makayla Maxine Anderson, Associate in Science; Brenda J. Aquino, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Jennifer Marie Arendt, Associate in Arts, CERT, Medical Assistant, With Distinction; Yesenia Marie Aspera, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Eliya Nereim Baker, CERT, Medical Billing and Coding, With Distinction; Breonn Bell, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Clarissa Lorraine Bond, Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude; Nicole Rose Braasch, AAS, Registered Nursing; Keyle Alizah Brown, AAS, Registered Nursing, Magna Cum Laude; Matthew Guiles Brown, Associate in Science; Nathan Thomas Buchanan, AAS, Criminal Justice-General, Magna Cum Laude; Demaurion Burke, CERT, EMT; Edgar Cesar Calderon, CERT, Advanced Automotive Technology, With Distinction; Imani Unika Chandler, CERT, Esthetics, PTK; Jenavieve Christina Davila, AAS, Criminal Justice-General, Magna Cum Laude, CERT, Criminal Justice Management, With Distinction, CERT, Social Role of Law Enforcement, With Distinction; Jordan T. Davis, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Samuel S. De La Cruz, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Jaylen Edwards, CERT, Social Role of Law Enforcement, With Distinction; Noah J. Egler, Associate in Science, Cum Laude; Nicole Ann Foerster, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Summa Cum Laude; Chiquita A. Fullilove, Associate in Science, Cum Laude; Jennifer Gamez, CERT, Landscape Design/Construction; Leticia Garcia, AAS, Registered Nursing; Alexis L. Gianola, CERT, EMT; Sherleen Princesa Gonzalez, Associate in Arts; Ashley Marie Griffin, AAS, Criminal Justice-General, Summa Cum Laude, CERT, Criminal Justice Management, With Distinction, PTK; Daisy Jazmine Guerrero, Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude; Richard Andrew Hansen, CERT, Advanced Automotive Technology, With Distinction; Trinity K. Harms, Associate in Science; Jacqueline J. Harris, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Amixam Michelle Hernandez, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude, PTK; Dulce Jamilette Hernandez, CERT, Medical Assistant, Summa Cum Laude; Braxton Lee Highbaugh, Associate in Science; Melissa K. Huneke, AAS, Registered Nursing, Cum Laude, PTK; Cecelia Dianna Johnson, Associate in Arts; Maurice Lawrence Johnson Jr., Associate in General Studies, Cum Laude; PhNese P. Jones, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Amor Kelly, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Jasmine Danielle Kemp, AAS, Registered Nursing; Catlin M. Kersten, Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude; Alexis J. Langston, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Elena Lara, CERT, Administrative Assistant, With Distinction; Crystal Jean Larrabee, CERT, Cannabis and Hemp Cultivation, With Distinction; Nancy Yarizta Leal Landa, AAS, Early Childhood Education; Josue Lopez-Contreras, CERT, Advanced Automotive Technology, With Distinction; Jonathon Alfonzo Martinez, AAS, Automotive Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Maria Victoria Matos Sulbaran, Associate in Arts; Amanda Diane Metoyer, CERT, Medical Billing and Coding, With Distinction; Lilliana M. Migliorato, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Samuel Murdock, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Summa Cum Laude; Lily Elizabeth Nailor, Associate in Science, Cum Laude; Saad O. Nimri, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Erika Nunez Garcia, Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude; Suleyma Anahi Perea-Castellanos, Associate in Arts; Claire M. Potter, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Summa Cum Laude; Jhe'La Renae Readus, Associate in Arts; Michael Rendon, Associate in Science; Jocelyne Rivas, Associate in Science; Adi Rodriguez, CERT, Landscape Design/Construction; Danielle L. Rohm, CERT, Medical Billing and Coding, With Distinction; Kimberly Ann Roland, AAS, Marketing and Management, Cum Laude, CERT, Supervision Basics, With Distinction; Leslie Stephanie Sanchez, Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude; Karen Sanchez, Associate in Science; Tiara Sanders, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Victor Y. Sandoval, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Minerva Sandoval, CERT, Administrative Assistant, With Distinction, PTK; Timothy H. Schmidt, CERT, EMT; William L. Sherman, Associate in Science, Cum Laude; Carson D. Smith, Associate in Arts; Nathan A. Smith, CERT, EMT; Emily Elizabeth Stewart, AAS, Registered Nursing, Summa Cum Laude; Abigail Grace Stoffa, AAS, Agribusiness; Abigail G. Sullivan, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Chyna Rain Tate, Associate in Science; Abigail Renee Taylor, AAS, Registered Nursing; Cauleisha Tingling, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Alexis Tizzard, CERT, EMT; Fatima Torres Nunez, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Angela Trujillo, CERT, Administrative Assistant, With Distinction, PTK; Benjamin D. Usilton, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Silvina Vargas, CERT, Administrative Assistant, With Distinction, PTK; Rayhonna N. Walker, CERT, EMT; Lorelei Wilson, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Daniella Zamora, Associate in Science

Dwight — Luke A. Stevenson, CERT, Diesel Power/Equipment Repair

Earlville — Garett Matthew Cook, Associate in Arts

Esmond — Amanda M. Minnegan, CERT, EMT; Carly C. Summers, AAS, Registered Nursing

Geneva — Marcia Ann Curran, CERT, Foundations in Horticulture, With Distinction

Genoa — Samantha Jo Busse, Associate in Science, Cum Laude; Kendra Michelle Delgado, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Benjamin Liam Gerhard Dries, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude, PTK; Brandon M. Foley, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Summa Cum Laude, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Bradley J. Fowler, AAS, Automotive Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Marbelyn Galarza, Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude; Emma G. Hartzell, CERT, EMT; Christopher Evin Kleba, Associate in Science; Julie Lynn Matushek, AAS, Criminal Justice-General, Summa Cum Laude, CERT, Criminal Justice Management, With Distinction; Jessica Mercado, CERT, Esthetics, With Distinction; Caden Dennis Miller, AAS, Computer Information Systems; Kari Morton, CERT, Medical Assistant, With Distinction; Joseph Navarrete-Gomez, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Clover A. Norris, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Madison N. Pasholk, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Yesenia Rodriguez, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Brandi Maxine Stover, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude; Ryan C. Swider, CERT, EMT; Maria A. Thompson, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Morgan Elise Tuttle, AAS, Registered Nursing; Jaelyn Taylor Wallace, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude; Sabrina J. Whitten, Associate in Science; Jessica Nicole Zweifel, AAS, Early Childhood Education, Summa Cum Laude

Glendale Heights — Tyler S. Clark, CERT, Diesel Power/Equipment Repair

Hampshire — Christine M. Polz, CERT, Greenhouse/Garden Center, With Distinction

Hillside — Tyniya Patterson, AAS, Registered Nursing

Holcomb — Anna Rose Toczylowski, Associate in Science

Kings — Grace K. Luxton, Associate in Science; Ava Joanne Lynn, Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude

Kingston — Christina A. Fisher, CERT, Greenhouse/Garden Center, With Distinction, PTK; Brooke Violet Holley, Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude; Nathan Emerson Jackson, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Summa Cum Laude; Ryan Noel Montgomery, CERT, Advanced Welding Technology; Ethan A. Vasak, CERT, EMT; Maylen Celena Vazquez, Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude

Kirkland — Madolyn Jaide Bellah, AAS, Registered Nursing; Lars Gregory Carlson, AAS, Diesel Power Technology; Crystal Marie Haack, Associate in Science; Abigail Frances Ingraham, Associate in Science; Liliana R. McDonald, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Arianna Lynn Moser, CERT, Esthetics; Austin Ryan Thomas, Associate in Science, Cum Laude

Lake in the Hills — Hannah Kaitlyn Stephansen, CERT, Esthetics, With Distinction

Lee — Jack C. Feltz, Associate in Science, Cum Laude; Lenna Faith Hulthen, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude

Leland — Noemi Judyth Fuentes, Associate in Science

Lindenwood — Kyler Matthew Dale, AAS, Technology & Manufacturing, Magna Cum Laude, CERT, Basic Welding Technology, With Distinction; Zachary Dreska, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Griffin R. Ohlinger, Associate in Science

Loves Park — Torey M. Sarauer, CERT, Basic Automotive Technology, With Distinction

Malta — Veronica Alexandra Campos, CERT, Esthetics, With Distinction; Brittany N. Coleman, Associate in Science, Cum Laude; Annika K. Hueber, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Sean Mitchell, CERT, Advanced Automotive Technology, With Distinction; Noah Jacob Prince, AAS, Computer Information Systems; Elizabeth J. Savchenko, CERT, Esthetics, With Distinction; Jennifer Suzanne Seldal, CERT, Medical Billing and Coding, With Distinction

Maple Park — Tijana Milovancevich, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude, PTK; Brody J. Pfund, CERT, Diesel Power/Equipment Repair, With Distinction

Marengo — Lily Elizabeth Goode, CERT, Diesel Power/Equipment Repair, With Distinction; Grace Regina Wzientek, CERT, Diesel Power/Equipment Repair, With Distinction

Maywood — Alan T. Eades, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude

Mendota — Maxwell C. Salander, CERT, Diesel Power/Equipment Repair, With Distinction

Monroe Center — Kaley Doyle, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Quinn Sparrow, Associate in Science, Cum Laude

Mount Morris — Samuel Aleksander Garncarz, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude

Muncie, Ind. — Quentin D. Edmonds-Long, Associate in Arts, Cum Laude

Naperville — Fredrick Douglas Reynolds, Associate in Arts

Oak Lawn — Juan A. Cruz, CERT, EMT

Oregon — Alayna Benton, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude; Mariah Nichole Drake, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Brent Alan Gross, AAS, Registered Nursing, Summa Cum Laude; Amy L. Willard, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude

Paw Paw — Mahala Renee Gonzalez, Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude; Elizabeth Marie Hemphill, CERT, Esthetics, With Distinction; Jacob Douglas Pierce, AAS, Registered Nursing,

Peru — Mars Chaii Whaley, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude

Rochelle — Manuel J. Barrera, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Cody J. Bell Jr., CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Cheryl M. Bialas, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Alessandra Bonilla, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Edson M. Castorena, CERT, EMT; Ryan J. T. Corson, AAS, Criminal Justice-General, Summa Cum Laude, CERT, Criminal Justice Management, With Distinction; Erik Lewis Crawford, CERT, Supervision Basics, With Distinction; Betty V. Flores, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Addison Friestad, Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude; Amanda L. Fry, CERT, Supervision Basics, With Distinction; Gotti Fuentes, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Michelle Garcia, Associate in Science; Emily Jaylin Garcia, Associate in Science, PTK; Michelle Garcia, CERT, Medical Assistant; Roberto C. Garcia, Jr., CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Owen Christopher Haas, Associate in Science; Jason R. Hammer, Associate in General Studies, Summa Cum Laude; Shannon Elizabeth Harding, Associate in Arts; Damen Lee Harrington, AAS, Criminal Justice-General, Magna Cum Laude, CERT, Social Role of Law Enforcement; Miah M. Jones, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Abby Lara, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Michele L. Lidren, AAS, Registered Nursing, Magna Cum Laude; Justin Manuel Lira, Associate in Science; Karina Lopez, Associate in Science, Cum Laude; Monserratte Marquez, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Jennifer M. Monroy, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; McKenna Alyssia Montes, Associate in Science, Cum Laude; Shrooq M. Muhssen, CERT, Medical Assistant, With Distinction; Damian Nava-Barrientos, CERT, Basic Welding Technology, With Distinction; Kelsey Alexandra O'Brien, Associate in Arts, Cum Laude; Stephanie Penaran, CERT, Medical Assistant, With Distinction; Guadalupe V. Rocha, Associate in Science; Aidan Michael Rodriguez, AAS, Criminal Justice-Forensic Tech; Mia A. Rowe, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Blaine Makenzie Seldal, Associate in Science; Rylin C. Tabor, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Alexander A. Torres, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Magna Cum Laude; Ariana Graciela Valencia Sanchez, Associate in Science; Francis John Paul Vowels, AAS, Horticulture, Magna Cum Laude; Marisa J. Whaley, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude; Savanna M. Wilson, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Mariah Wyrobek, Associate in Science; Ahtziri C. Zepeda, Associate in Science, Cum Laude; Paul M. Zuniga, CERT, Criminal Justice Management, With Distinction

Rockford — Joseph A. Eviston, AAS, Diesel Power Technology; Aleczander Hodzic, Associate in Science; Asia Akemia Miller, CERT, Criminal Investigations, With Distinction, PTK; Austin Paul Salter, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude, PTK

Sandwich — Regan Fletcher, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Sierra L. Kemper, CERT, EMT; Bryanne Renee Meszaros, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Magna Cum Laude

Shabbona — Anthony J. Carnana, CERT, Diesel Power/Equipment Repair, With Distinction; Taylor A. Gaston, Associate in Arts, Cum Laude; Baylee K. Johnson, Associate in Arts; Amelia Lynn McClane, Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude; Thomas Jacob Springer, CERT, Basic Welding Technology, With Distinction, CERT, Advanced Welding Technology, With Distinction; Jacob Taylor, CERT, Advanced Automotive Technology, With Distinction

Shorewood — Anna Marie Geyer, CERT, Esthetics, With Distinction

Somonauk — Jessica Marie Gomez, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Cum Laude

Sterling — Elizabeth Jeanne Roberson, CERT, Esthetics

Steward — Xakri I. Bullock, CERT, EMT; Landon D. DeLille, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude; Seth Daniel O'Rorke, Associate in Arts, Cum Laude; Allie Grace Peterson, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude

Sugar Grove — Payton Priscilla Runyan, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Summa Cum Laude

Sycamore — Ellitsa S. Arhos, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Calvin Utah Barleen, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Sarah Michelle Celaya, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Velocity Ann Cooper, CERT, Esthetics; Angela T. Deja, CERT, EMT; Stuart William Domke, CERT, Cybersecurity Specialist, With Distinction; Donna M. Engh, CERT, Application Specialist, With Distinction; Carter Micheal England, Associate in Arts; Foluke Daisy Esan, AAS, Registered Nursing, Summa Cum Laude; Paige N. Holliday, CERT, Medical Assistant, With Distinction; Christian J. Garman, Associate in Science, Cum Laude; Maribel Hernandez, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Nathan Aidan Ieremia, Associate in Science; Quaesha L. Johnson, Associate in Science; Alexander J. Kousoulas, CERT, Basic Automotive Technology, With Distinction, CERT, Advanced Automotive Technology, With Distinction; Addison Kuhns, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Anthony Sam LaCerba Jr., CERT, Network Administration; Jersey J. Lankford, Associate in Science, Cum Laude; Melissa Leigh Laurie, Associate in General Studies, Magna Cum Laude, PTK; Rosalia Maniaci-Storaci, Associate in Science; Kylie Rebecca Mapes, AAS, Registered Nursing, Cum Laude, PTK; Sara L. McRickard, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting; Colin J. Mills, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; Krystal Mora, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Nicolo David Morsello, AAS, Criminal Justice-General, CERT, Criminal Investigations, CERT, Criminal Justice Management, With Distinction; Gabriel M. Nagle, CERT, Cannabis and Hemp Cultivation, With Distinction; Joseph A. Parsons, CERT, Basic Automotive Technology, With Distinction; Taylor Pinter, Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude; JoVanna Jacqueline Ponce, Associate in Arts; Madeline J. Rangel, Associate in Science; Matthew J. Ray, Associate in Science; Maria I. Rios, CERT, Greenhouse/Garden Center, With Distinction; Natalia Rivera-Munoz, CERT, Basic Nurse Assisting, With Distinction; William Romero, CERT, Advanced Automotive Technology, With Distinction; Charles Mathew Roots, Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude, PTK; Twanna Ann Sampson, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Laurel Gudrun Schneck, Associate in Arts, Summa Cum Laude; Theodore C Sertuche, Associate in Science, Cum Laude; Jakiya T. Thompson, Associate in Science; Haley Sophia VonSchnase, Associate in Science, Cum Laude, CERT, Basic Automotive Technology, With Distinction; Lucille Gwynne Watterson, Associate in Science, Magna Cum Laude; Alyssa Jaye Wilkerson, Associate in Arts; Gillian Kay Taylor, Associate in Arts

Tulsa, Okla. — Brayden C. Johnson, Associate in Science

Waterman — Makayla Rose Bateman, Associate in Science, Summa Cum Laude; Kyle Nathan James Langston, Associate in Arts, Magna Cum Laude; Reese Michael McRoberts, CERT, Diesel Power/Equipment Repair, With Distinction

Waukegan — Gabriel Lopez, Associate in Arts

West Chicago — Morgan Widick, AAS, Registered Nursing

Yorkville — Tyler John Huntsha, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Summa Cum Laude; Thomas William Nowicki, CERT, Diesel Power/Equipment Repair, With Distinction