A total of 446 graduates collected 622 degrees and certificates this spring at Illinois Valley Community College. Eighty students received multiple degrees or certificates, including 29 who received multiple associate degrees. 

Of the degrees awarded, 176 were transfer associate degrees in Science, Art and General Studies, and 106 were career/technical-oriented Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees. 

More than 200 graduates attended the commencement ceremony on May 16. 

Graduates, listed by hometown, and their degrees or certificates include:       

• Amboy – Samantha O’Brien, Associate in Arts 
• Arlington – Shanaya Grisham, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); Luke Moore, Associate in Science 
• Benson – Nolan Hunter, Associate in Science 
• Bureau – Venessa Voss, AAS in Nursing; Alexandra McCann, Associate in Arts 
• Cedar Point – Elizabeth Jones, AAS in Nursing 
• Cherry – Morgan Hoscheid, Associate in Science; Lacey Juergensen, Associate in Arts 
• Chicago – Heidi Story, Associate in Science; Ayipey Salinas, Associate in Science 
• Crest Hill – Anabelle Wright, Associate in Arts 
• Dalzell – Clayton Barkley, AAS in Business Administration; Taysha Baldwin, CNA; Sophia Delphi, Associate in Arts; Yasmina Lonegra, CNA; Jamie Valadez-Castaneda, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science 
• DePue – Hector Madrigal, AAS in Nursing; Mariana Rodriguez-Martinez, Associate in Science; Sara Aguirre, CNA; Carmen Arana, CNA; Samantha Cuevas, CNA; Diego Garcia, AAS in Welding Construction Technology, OAW, Basic SMAW, Intermediate SMAW, Advanced SMAW; Analia Lopez, CNA; Daniela Valle, CNA 
• Earlville – Kimberly Ballas, AAS in Nursing; Khloe Cantlin, CNA; Hayden Glant, Associate in Arts; Rocco Morsovillo, Driveability, Engine Performance, Advanced Automotive Technology, Automotive Brakes, Suspension and Alignment, Basic Automotive Technology  
• Grand Ridge – Alyana Adams, CNA; Ryan Seibert, Basic Automotive Technology, Driveability, Automotive Brakes, Suspension and Alignment, Advanced Automotive Technology, Engine Performance 
• Granville – Ethan Askeland, Associate in Science; Esmeralda Avila, Associate in Arts; Jaime Avila, AAS in Engineering Technology, AAS in Skilled Trades, Industrial Electrician, Industrial Maintenance I, Skilled Trades; Neveah Goulding, CNA; Krystal Lopez, Associate in Arts; Kylee Moore, Associate in Science; Brian Ochoa, Intermediate GMAW, GTAW, Advanced GMAW, Basic GMAW; Michael Parks, Driveability, Engine Performance, Advanced Automotive Technology, Automotive Brakes, Suspension and Alignment, Basic Automotive Technology; Lucas Strawn, AAS in Welding Construction Technology, OAW, Advanced SMAW, Basic SMAW, Intermediate SMAW; Ricardo Trinidad, Basic Automotive Technology, Driveability, Advanced Automotive Technology, Automotive Brakes, Suspension and Alignment, Engine Performance; Ian Woitynek, Truck Driver Training Advanced Proficiency 
• Hennepin – Braden Bickerman, Truck Driver Training; Camryn Christiansen, CNA; Nathan Husser, Associate in Science; Molly Roach, AAS in Nursing; Kara Staley, Associate in Arts; Megan Wasilewski, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science 
• Henry – Maya Johnson, CNA; Emma Robbins, CNA; Hanna Smith, CNA 
• Hollowayville – Faith Rutgens, Business Management, AAS in Marketing 
• Kinsman – Ryan Frye, Truck Driver Training 
• La Moille – Luke Flanagan, Computer Networking, AAS in Computer Networking Administration; Nataleigh Wamhoff, AAS in Welding Construction Technology, Advanced SMAW, Basic SMAW, Intermediate SMAW; Jennifer White, Associate in Arts 
• La Salle – Isabella Argubright, Associate in Science; Emilie Castaneda, CNA; Mario Castillo, Industrial Electrician; Liam Clarkson, Associate in Arts; Emily Clayton, Associate in General Studies; McKenzi Donaway, Phlebotomy; Christian Fox, Industrial Electrician, AAS in Skilled Trades; Shawn Funfsinn, Basic SMAW; Adan Guerrero, Engine Performance, Driveability, Automotive Brakes, Suspension and Alignment, Advanced Automotive Technology; Nathaniel Hansen, Associate in Science; Olivia Henkel, Associate in Science; Kylie Hill, Associate in Science; Austin Johnson, Associate in Science; Jaelyn King, CNA; Allison Kiska, CNA; Colin Krug, Associate in General Studies; Allison Kubiak, AAS in Nursing; Ashleigh Lair, Basic SMAW, OAW, GTAW, Intermediate GMAW, Basic GMAW; 
• Anthony Lozano, Truck Driver Training; Aiden McLaughlin, Emergency Medical Technician, Criminal Justice; Sonia Mejri, Phlebotomy; Alexis Mendez, Truck Driver Training; Meghann Ostler, Associate in Arts; Kristina Penaverde, Associate in Science; Addison Piecha, CNA; Meredith Politsch, CNA; Stefanie Rafferty, AAS in Business Administration; Brianna Sanchez, Associate in Arts; Jaelyn Sell, CNA; Aubrey Siebert, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science; Alexia Siwinski, CNA; Ava Spolec, CNA; Ty Terzick, Criminal Justice, AAS in Criminal Justice; Makenna Tonelli, CNA; Marisol Torres, AAS in Nursing; Manessa Trench, AAS in Office Professional, Office Professional II, Office Management;  Alexandra Trinidad, CNA; Pamela Wonders, CNA; Stephen Woods, Truck Driver Training Advanced Proficiency; Reiley Wortz, AAS in Nursing; Brianna Woulfe, Associate in Arts; Emma Woulfe, Associate in Arts 
• Lacon – Hayden Holocker, Industrial Electrician 
• Ladd – Tabitha Jordan, AAS in Nursing; Ryan Slingsby, Associate in Science 
• Leland – Landen Beck, Basic GMAW, OAW 
• Leonore – Judith Killen, Associate in General Studies 
• Long Point – Trenton Meiners, AAS in Industrial Electrician, Industrial Electrician 
• Lostant – Gracie Corbel, CNA; Piper Kammer, Intermediate GMAW, Advanced GMAW, GTAW, Basic GMAW; Jacob Weinreich, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 
• Magnolia – Sarah Johnson, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science; Avery Moutray, Associate in Science; Paxton Stunkel, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts 
• Mark – Chloe Andersen, Associate in Science; Aidan DeGroot, AAS in Criminal Justice; Criminal Justice; Renae Ramey, Associate in Science 
• Marseilles – Douglas Adams, Truck Driver Training; Ashley Barnes-Underwood, AAS in Nursing; Taylor Brandt, CNA; Ian Cool, Industrial Maintenance I; Emmalee Crosby, CNA; Dylan Gosdin, Industrial Maintenance I, Industrial Maintenance II, Basic GMAW, OAW, Basic SMAW, Intermediate SMAW; Anne Marie Haugabook, Criminal Justice, AAS in Criminal Justice; Keilevershon Horton, CNA; Melissa Huffman, AAS in Nursing; Kendall Jones, CNA; Reagan Julian, CNA; Ellyse Kovash, Associate in Arts; Basia Lambert, CNA; Rachel Matteson, AAS in Nursing; Josie McAlpine, CNA; Madeline McDonald, CNA; Packston Miller, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts; Lilia Muffler, Associate in Science; Olivia Owen, CNA; Madeline Sondgerorth, CNA; Peter Wilcox, Associate in Science 
• Mazon – Daniel Isham, CNA; Brandon Newell, Truck Driver Training; Lucas Tousignant, Industrial Electrician, AAS in Industrial Electrician; Aurora Weber, CNA 
• McNabb – Madison Ahlstrom, CNA; Robert Griffith, Truck Driver Training Advanced Proficiency 
• Mendota – Tulinagwe Bakr, AAS in Nursing; Hope Baratta, Associate in Arts; Ruby Bielema, CNA; Emma Clark, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science; Amy Elder, CNA; Joshua Figueroa, Associate in Science; Preston Fouke, Truck Driver Training; Lillian Gehant, AAS in Nursing; Nathan Giberson, Truck Driver Training; Janet Guzman, CNA; Bryan Herrara, Associate in Science; Marcelah Jackson, CNA; Breanna Martinez, CNA; Anthony Melendez, Advanced Automotive Technology, Automotive Brakes, Suspension, and Alignment, Driveability, Engine Performance, Basic Automotive Technology; Cruz Orozco, Industrial Electrician, AAS in Industrial Electrician;  
• Evelyn Orozco, CNA; Melissa Ortega, AAS in Nursing; Mili Patel, CNA; Stacy Pavnica, AAS in Dental Assisting; Collin Reeder, Truck Driver Training; Miranda Roberts, AAS in Nursing; Santos Salinas, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Mileigh Schultz, Associate in Science; Mikayla Seablom, AAS in Nursing; Amy Sondgeroth, AAS in Nursing; Ryan Stevenson, AAS in Industrial Electrician, Industrial Electrician; Valerie Valdes, Associate in Arts; Adrian Vela, Associate in Arts 
• Minooka – Peyton Dykstra, CNA 
• Morris – Makenzie Moore, Agricultural Studies, AAS in Agronomy, AAS in Agricultural Business Management 
• Newark – Jason Clauson, Truck Driver Training 
• Oglesby – Abigail Beckcom, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science; Angela Bejarano, CNA; Margaret Boudreau, CNA; Sophia Chiu, CNA; Braydon Cooper, Associate in Science; Clenisha Coulter, CNA; Sarah Daugherty, Mechanical/Electronics CAD, Architectural/Civil CAD, Basic Computer Aided Drafting, AAS in Computer Aided Engineering and Design; Aubrey Duttlinger, CNA; Natalie Glynn, Associate in Arts; Abby Kilmartin, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science; Lauren Kolczaski, Associate in Arts; Gianna Kramer, Associate in Arts; Matthew Mickelson, AAS in Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity; Donald Moore, Truck Driver Training; Price Peterlin, Associate in Arts; Avarie Ruppert, AAS in Nursing; Paisleigh Shonk, CNA; Madelyn Smudzinski, CNA; Payton Wren, CNA 
• Ohio – Judith Ioder, AAS in Criminal Justice; Michael Walker, AAS in CAD, Basic CAD, Architectural/Civil CAD, Mechanical/Electronics CAD 
• Ottawa – Patricia Anderson, CNA; Keegan Arthur, Basic SMAW; Janey Becker, Associate in General Studies; Tiffany Boe, AAS in Nursing; Douglas Brue, Truck Driver Training; Marissa Burgwald, Phlebotomy; Chloe Carmona, CNA; Jamie Cresto, AAS in Nursing; Makenzie Eichelkraut, Associate in Science; Alejandra Espinoza, AAS in Early Childhood Education, ECE Gateways Credential 3, Infant/Toddler Gateways Credential 3; Gino Fascetta, Industrial Maintenance II, Skilled Trades, Machinist Tool and Die, Advanced Manufacturing, Basic Manufacturing, Intermediate Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance I, Basic CAD, AAS in Manufacturing Technology, AAS in Welding Production Technology, AAS in Skilled Trades, Advanced SMAW, Basic SMAW, Intermediate SMAW, OAW, GTAW, Intermediate GMAW, Basic GMAW, Advanced GMAW; 
• Jaycie Frederick, AAS in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice; Bria Frey, Associate in Arts; Todd Gay, AAS in Industrial Electrician, Industrial Electrician, Industrial Maintenance I; Maria Gibson, Associate in Science; Ashley Gipson, Associate in Arts; Kailey Goetsch, Associate in Science; Leah Green, Associate in Arts; Lexie Harris, CNA; Ailey Harstad, CNA; Mary Heermann, Associate in Science; Daniel Hoffman, Associate in Science; Grace Honiotes, CNA; Calie Kolesar, Associate in Science; Hallee Loza, CNA; Virginia Maltas, Business Management, AAS in Marketing; Christian Mealey, Truck Driver Training; Ian Merrill, Engine Performance, Automotive Brakes, Suspension and Alignment, Advanced Automotive Technology, Driveability, Basic Automotive Technology; Jaslynn Mijie, Associate in Arts; Frank Miller, Industrial Maintenance I; Emily Myre, AAS in Dental Assisting; Jayden Nantz, CNA; Laine Nederbo, Truck Driver Training Advanced Proficiency; Damien Nelson, Industrial Maintenance I; Morgan Nelson, Associate in Arts;  
• Ava Offermann, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science; Monico Orozco, Truck Driver Training; Ryan Peterson, Industrial Electrician; Ethan Price, Criminal Justice; Kealey Rick, Associate in Arts; Maclane Rinearson, AAS in CAD, Architectural/Civil CAD, Basic CAD, Mechanical/Electronics CAD; Kaitlyn Roach, AAS in Nursing; Grecia Romero, CNA; Hannah Rowlee, AAS in Nursing; Lilliana Samolitis, AAS in Early Childhood Education, ECE Gateways Credential 2, Infant/Toddler Gateways Credential 2, ECE Gateways Credential 3; Franklin Schuemann, Industrial Maintenance II; Lila Senica, AAS in Nursing; Delaney Sheehan, AAS in Nursing; Douglas Shumway, Associate in Arts;  
• Alan Sifuentes, Associate in Arts; Tristin Solan, Engine Performance, Basic Automotive Technology, Driveability, Automotive Brakes, Suspension and Alignment, Advanced Automotive Technology; Chelsea Stanford, Phlebotomy; Lindsey Tastad, Phlebotomy; Evan Thrush, Truck Driver Training Advanced Proficiency; Gwyneth Verona, Associate in Arts; Hailey VonPerbandt, Associate in Arts; Hannah Waddell, Associate in Arts; Tiffany Willet, AAS in Nursing; Jack Williamson, Truck Driver Training; Brandon Wilson, AAS in Business Administration; Makenzie Wilson, AAS in Business Administration; Erin Yarbrough, CNA; Maya Zeman, Associate in Arts 
• Peru – Cayla Alvarado, AAS in Nursing; Robert Alvarado, AAS in Nursing; Alex Ankiewicz, Associate in Science; Ayden Barajas, Associate in Science; Gavin Bratkovich, Associate in Science; Lillian Brown, CNA; Makinzie Brown, AAS in Nursing; Devyn Castelli, Associate in Science; Eliana Cervantes, CNA; Aiden Cheek, Associate in Science; Casey Clennon, Associate in Science; Dominic Colby, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Luke Credi, Associate in Arts; Veronica Cruz, AAS in Nursing; Adam Currie, Truck Driver Training Advanced Proficiency; Adelyn Dawson, CNA; Sophia Flavin, AAS in Nursing; Isaac Fletcher, Associate in Arts; Crystal Glynn, AAS in Nursing; Kylee Golgin, Phlebotomy;  
• Giavanna Grebner, CNA; Clare Hammerich-Cook, Associate in Science; Lily Jeppson, Associate in Science; Jackson Klobucher, Associate in Arts; Madelyn Kolczaski, Infant/Toddler Gateways Credential 2, ECE Gateways Credential 3, ECE Gateways Credential 2; Adam Lane, Associate in Science; Ronald Larson, Associate in Arts; Taylor Lonask, AAS in Nursing; Aniya Lumpkins, CNA; Frank Mance, Associate in Arts; Paityn Maurice, CNA; Breana McDaniel, CNA; Brodie Moss, Associate in Arts; Sofia Nanez, CNA; Dorina Purelku, CNA; Eleanor Radtke, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science; Gertrude Rathbun, CNA;  
• Molly Rogers, CNA; Kevin Rynke, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts; Jessica Sanchez, AAS in Nursing; Jaxon Schneider, AAS in Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity; Julia Serna, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science; Scott Shevlin, Truck Driver Training Advanced Proficiency; Adisyn Siekierka, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts; Candra Simmons, Associate in Science; Clare Suarez, Associate in Arts; Gage Swiskoski, Associate in Science; Briannah Tarkowski-Doubet, CNA; Vicky Tejada, CNA; Nick Venjakob, Associate in Science; Marissa Windsor, CNA 
• Princeton – Jesse Calderon, Truck Driver Training Advanced Proficiency; Dawson Carey, Associate in Science; Evan Driscoll, Associate in Science; Sabrina Engelbrecht, Associate in Arts; Gabriel Glass, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, AAS in Welding Construction Technology, Advanced SMAW, Basic SMAW, Intermediate SMAW; Macey Hall, CNA; Kirby Heward, Associate in Arts; Julia Johnson, Associate in Arts; Teresa Kelly, Associate in Science; Cameron Koetz, Truck Driver Training; Josephina Leone, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts; Claire Lovgren, Associate in Science; Noah Martin, AAS in Computer Networking Administration, Computer Networking; Ashli Moore, Criminal Justice, AAS in Criminal Justice; Lea Quinlan, Associate in Science; Lindsay Shaw, Phlebotomy; Meghan Smith, CNA 
• Rutland – Dylan Baker, Truck Driver Training 
• Sandwich – Christopher Carlson, Truck Driver Training; Hannah Fish, Cybersecurity, AAS in Cybersecurity 
• Seatonville – Conlan Cwikla, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science; Toni Newton, Associate in Science 
• Seneca – Liliana Conn, CNA; Nevaeh Countryman, CNA; Jessa Echeverria, CNA; Alexander Gagnon, CNA; Annabelle Johnson, CNA; Haiden Lavarier, CNA; Payton Lavarier, AAS in Welding Construction Technology, Intermediate SMAW, Advanced SMAW, Basic SMAW, OAW, GTAW, Basic GMAW, Intermediate GMAW; Haleigh Stach, CNA; Carson Zellers, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Industrial Maintenance I, GTAW 
• Serena – Piper Brodbeck, Associate in Science; Adam Brown, AAS in Nursing; Ian Watkins, Associate in Science 
• Sheffield – Madelyn Mahnesmith, AAS in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice  
• Sheridan – Dylan Cartwright, Associate in Arts; Daniela Rodriguez-Maya, Infant/Toddler Gateways Credential 2, ECE Gateways Credential 2; Meredyth Watts, Associate in Science; Karly Westvig, AAS in Nursing 
• Spring Valley – Brynn Blair, CNA; Kendra Brandner, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts; Joseph Caracheo, CNA; Jose Castro, Engine Performance, Driveability, Advanced Automotive Technology, Basic Automotive Technology, Automotive Brakes, Suspension, and Alignment; Megan Crites, Associate in Arts; Takoda Dhesse, Associate in Arts; Gabrielle Doyle, Associate in Science; Victoria Dubberstine, CNA; Promise Giacometti, Associate in Science; Kaitlyn Hickey, Computer Networking, AAS in Computer Networking Administration; Nicholas Jarosz, AAS in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice;  
• Brianna Lara, CNA; Evelin Martinez, Associate in Science; Nevaeh Mavis, CNA; Aubrey Merkel, CNA; Gennaro Piccolo, Advanced Robotics, Mechatronics and Automation; Madysen Ponsetti, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts; Logan Potthoff, AAS in Welding Construction Technology; Maribel Puga, AAS in Nursing; Thomas Scholle, Truck Driver Training Advanced Proficiency; Angelina Serpico, CNA; Brooke Spoonmore, Associate in General Studies; Ariana Villalobos, Associate in Science, AAS in Dental Assisting; Keira Wilfong, CNA 
• Standard – Benjamen Aranda, Industrial Electrician, Madeleine Hunter, AAS in Cybersecurity 
• Streator – Alexandrea Beyer, AAS in Nursing; Salina Breckenridge, Associate in Arts; Ella Chalkey, CNA; Kaiden Connor, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science; Noah Cosby, Associate in General Studies, Accounting; Bailey Curley, CNA; Drew Donahue, Industrial Electrician; Clara Downey, ECE Gateways Credential 3, Infant/Toddler Gateways Credential 3, ECE Gateways Credential 2, Infant/Toddler Gateways Credential 2, AAS in Early Childhood Education; Jason Dufur, Truck Driver Training; Kaylee Dzurisin, Associate in Arts; Yesenia Fuentes, Phlebotomy; Abigail Garcia, CNA; Jeb Girard, Truck Driver Training Advanced Proficiency; 
• Josie Goerne, Associate in Science; Erin Hamilton, AAS in Nursing; Olivia Harlan, CNA; Anna Hoffmeyer, AAS in Nursing; Gavin Howard, Associate in Science; Lydia Huey, Associate in General Studies; Cloee Johnston, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts; Cassandra Kovac-Fluech, CNA; Brad Krebsbach, Industrial Electrician; Alexandra Mahan, Associate in Science; Kalei McCague, CNA; Emily McStoots, Business Management, AAS in Marketing, AAS in Business Administration; Jennifer Morles, CNA; Hannah Rambo, AAS in Nursing; Kylie Renner, AAS in Nursing; Hadley Richardson, CNA; Ana Rodriguez, CNA; Joseph Sandusky, CNA; Victor Santoyo, Truck Driver Training; Shae Simons, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts; Danielle-Crystal Sterner, Associate in Science; Katelyn Stipp, Associate in Arts; Brandon Talty, Industrial Electrician; Lauren Trost, Associate in Science; Isabella Vice, CNA; Blake Wiesbrock, Truck Driver Training; Aymee Wilinski, AAS in Business Administration; Aubrey Willey, Associate in Science; Mia Wyatt, Associate in Science 
• Thawville – Noah Steiner, Associate in Science 
• Tiskilwa – Kambri Fisher, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts; Matthew Sims, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Vladyslav Stepanov, Industrial Electrician 
• Toluca – Keara Barisch, CNA 
• Tonica – Mallory Freeman, AAS in Nursing; Kaitlyn Miller, CNA; Michael Milota, Truck Driver Training Advanced Proficiency; Kyra Newman, Associate in Arts; Noah Rietgraf, Associate in Arts 
• Troy Grove – Samuel Sondgeroth, AAS in Agricultural Business Management, AAS in Agronomy 
• Utica – Evan Bara, AAS in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice; Mary Diss, CNA; Dagny Greer, CNA; Joshua Grob, AAS in Nursing; Saida Khouaja, CNA; Bailey Pode, Associate in Science; Danica Scoma, Associate in Arts; Zomnye’t Webster, CNA; Aieden Wenskunas, Criminal Justice, AAS in Criminal Justice; Cassandra Zimmerman, Associate in Science 
• Varna – Lacey Beach, AAS in Business Administration; Michelle Dreger, AAS in Nursing; Michael Madon, Truck Driver Training 
• Verona – Kaylee Klinker, CNA
• Waterman – Aidan Sawyer, Truck Driver Training
• Watseka – Brayden Ketchum, Associate in Arts
• Wenona – Celia Lopez, AAS in Nursing; Clare Phillips, Associate in Arts; Jersey Simmons, AAS in Nursing
• West Brooklyn – Aaden Castle, CNA
• Yorkville – Robert Miller, Industrial Maintenance I