Here is a look at what some Southlanders have achieved in college, according to releases from the schools:
Bethel University
Emily Ratliff, of Beecher and Crete, was among the students who graduated from Bethel University in St. Paul, Minn., after the spring 2015 semester.
Ratliff, who earned a bachelor of the arts in youth ministry, is the daughter of Rick and Patti Shepard, of Beecher, and Shane and Jackie Ratliff, of Crete.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Morgan McDougall, of Mokena, was among the students who completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in May. McDougall earned a master of science in recreation management.
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Southlanders who received the chancellor’s award for the spring 2015 semester from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie included:
*Engineering technology major Iyenoma Ogbomoh, of Country Club Hills.
*Dietetics major Katherine Whited, of Homewood.
*Game design and development art major Mitchel Clayton and packaging major Jake Schwer. Both students are from Orland Park.
The award is presented to students who have a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.
Marquette University
Southlanders from the following towns were among about 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students who received their diplomas from Marquette University in Milwaukee in May:
*Alsip: Steven Daddona, who earned a bachelor of arts in criminology and law studies; Daniel Paulmeyer, who earned a bachelor of arts in public relations; Wadee Rafati, who earned a bachelor of science in civil engineering; and Karlie Ruane, who earned a bachelor of arts in corporate communication.
*Burbank: Nicole Sedlacek, who earned a bachelor of arts in corporate communication.
*Crestwood: Michael Prokop, who earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering.
*Evergreen Park: Matthew Deal, who earned a bachelor of science in athletic training; and Meaghan Moran, who earned a bachelor of science in middle/secondary education.
*Flossmoor: Jennifer Hall, who earned a bachelor of science in nursing; and Astead Herndon, who earned a bachelor of arts in journalism.
*Hickory Hills: Christian Villanueva, who earned a bachelor of science in nursing.
*Lansing: Thomas Kennedy, who earned a bachelor of science in accounting.
*Mokena: Joseph Jermolowicz, who earned a bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science; Rosemary Quinn, who earned a bachelor of science in nursing; and Margaret Wojtulewicz, who earned a bachelor of arts in history.
*Oak Lawn: Edward Barry, who earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering; Joel Haberkorn, who earned a bachelor of science in electrical and computer engineering; Ryan Haberkorn, who earned a bachelor of science in electrical and computer engineering; Christopher Nery, who earned a bachelor of science in marketing; Mary Reynolds, who earned a bachelor of arts in public relations; Andrew Roberts, who earned a bachelor of science in electrical and computer engineering; and Dan Sheehy, who earned a bachelor of arts in advertising.
*Orland Park: Christina D’Astice, who earned a bachelor of science in speech pathology and audiology; David Dilallo, who earned a bachelor of science in marketing; Christopher Gorski, who earned a doctor of dental surgery; Terrence Harris, who earned a bachelor of science in civil engineering; Alaa Ibrahim, who earned a bachelor of science in finance; Brandon Janik, who earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering; Daniel Korpics, who earned a bachelor of science in biological sciences; Nicole Kujawa, who earned bachelors of science in biological sciences and dentistry; Margaret Kwak, who earned a bachelor of science in exercise physiology; Hoan Le, who earned a bachelor of science in physics; Kelly Lyons, who earned a master of physician assistant studies; Brett McGowan, who earned a bachelor of science in accounting; and Erhard Menker, who earned a master of science in applied economics.
*Palos Heights: Daniel Brennan, who earned a bachelor of science in marketing; Kara Miyashiro, who earned a bachelor of science in marketing; and Rachel Schmiedl, who earned a bachelor of science in nursing.
*Palos Hills: Brian Specht, who earned a doctor of dental surgery.
*Palos Park: Christina Pavilon, who earned a bachelor of science in nursing.
*Richton Park: Marcus Evans, who earned a bachelor of science in biomedical engineering.
*Tinley Park: Evan Connolly, who earned a bachelor of science in finance; and Peter Marianovich, who earned a bachelor of science in marketing.
Compiled by freelancer Jessi Virtusio
