September 24, 2020
SIU Carbondale awards 144 University Excellence Scholarships for 2020-21
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale is awarding 144 academically high-achieving students who also demonstrate leadership skills with University Excellence Scholarships for 2020-2021.
The scholarships are renewable for three additional years. The students were among 258 students interviewed during Chancellor’s and University Excellence Scholarship Interview Weekend this spring.
University Excellence Scholars are listed by hometown, name, high school, and major.
Illinois
Auburn: Ty A. McKain, Auburn High School, pre-law.
Belleville: Alexander J. Winfield, Belleville Township High School East, computer science.
Bloomington: Timothy I. Robertson, Normal Community High School, radiologic sciences.
Bolingbrook: Richard A. Konieczny, Bolingbrook High School, zoology.
Bolingbrook: Joshua Virella, Naperville Central High School, physics.
Byron: Ryan P. Benidt, Byron High School, crop, soil, and environmental management.
Byron: Dayne J. Snodgrass, Byron High School, aviation flight.
Cantrall: Wyatt J. Boyer, Athens Community High School, biological sciences.
Carbondale: Cordelia J. Anderson, Carbondale Community High School, geography and environmental resources.
Carbondale: Rachel A. Burke, Carbondale Community High School, cinema and photography.
Carol Stream: Aniah G. Berdick, Wheaton North High School, languages, culture, and international studies.
Carterville: Gabriella Burkett, home school, plant biology.
Carterville: Madison A. Fleege, Carterville High School, radiologic sciences.
Carterville: Delayna E. Lutchka, Carterville High School, physiology.
Carterville: Nicole M. Young, Carterville High School, English.
Charleston: Benjamin T. Tresslar, Charleston High School, pre-physical therapy.
Chatham: Araydiance M. Bell, Glenwood Senior High School, radiologic sciences.
Chatham: Benjamin M. Selsor, Auburn High School, radio, television, and digital media.
Chicago: Robert Kania, Intrinsic School, civil engineering.
Christopher: Jeremiah A. Traiteur, Christopher High School, psychology.
Cobden: Santiago Carmona, Cobden High School, pre-medicine.
Dana: Angelique S. Amaral, Fieldcrest High School, radiolologic sciences.
Danville: Grace O. Hance, Oakwood High School, zoology.
Darien: Ian R. Smith, Hinsdale South High School, mechanical engineering.
Decatur: Colin L. Hayes, Argenta-Oreana High School, computer engineering.
Deer Creek: Alyxandra G. Eidson, Dee-Mack High School, Spanish education.
Du Quoin: John A. Alongi, Du Quoin High School, computer science.
Du Quoin: Alec J. Caldwell, Du Quoin High School, engineering.
Du Quoin: Lauren E. Jackson, Pinckneyville Community High School, biological sciences.
Du Quoin: Jaxson P. Smith, Du Quoin High School, cinema and photography.
Du Quoin: Caitlin B. Stanley, Du Quoin High School, Spanish education.
Dunlap: Emily M. Budde, Dunlap High School, biological sciences.
Dwight: Addison M. Bean, Dwight Township High School, physiology.
East Peoria: Emma C. Barham, Collinsville High School, English.
Evergreen Park: Lilah A. Brown, Evergreen Park Community High School, art.
Glen Ellyn: Benjamin J. Atchison, Glenbard West High School, psychology.
Herrin: James C. Baumgarte, Herrin High School, civil engineering.
Highland: Dale R. Miller, Highland High School, aviation flight.
Hurst: Erin M. Wyatt, Agape Christian High School, marketing.
Irvington: Evan J. Bryant, Centralia High School, exploratory undeclared.
Johnston City: Bailey M. Bullock, Johnston City High School, physiology.
Joliet: Christian P. DeLeon, Plainfield Central High School, biological sciences.
Joliet: Lauren A. Ortiz, Joliet Township High School West, animal science.
Jonesboro: Olivia M. Jackson, Shawnee High School, elementary education.
Lewistown: Carli R. Heffren, Lewistown Community High School, biological sciences.
Lombard: David Tarnawski, Glenbard East High School, computer science.
Mahomet: Britta A. Slupski, Mahomet-Seymour High School, criminology and criminal justice.
Marion: Bethany C. Barger, Crab Orchard High School, math education.
Marshall: Ethan C. Keown, Marshall Community High School, finance.
McHenry: Merideth Wade Hunt, McHenry Community High School East, chemistry.
Minier: Darcy I. Tripod, Olympia High School, forestry.
Montgomery: Celeste A. Driscoll, Oswego High School, physiology.
Montgomery: Gabriel C. Ybarra, Marmion Academy, aviation management.
Morton: Noah V. Ciocca, Morton High School, aviation flight.
Mount Carmel: Madeline M. Goldman, Mount Carmel High School, physiology.
Mount Carroll: Celia M. Hartman, West Carroll High School, agricultural systems and education.
Mount Vernon: Brandyn C. Wilcoxen, Mount Vernon Township High School, journalism.
Mount Vernon: Carson L. Wright, Mount Vernon Township High School, pre-medicine.
Mulkeytown: Vanessa J. Coogan, Zeigler-Royalton High School, physiology.
Murphysboro: Jessie A. Groninger, Murphysboro High School, forestry.
Murphysboro: Brockton L. Tonkinson, Murphysboro High School, physiology.
Nashville: Anastasia R. Aydt, Nashville Community High School, business.
Newton: Denae A. Cantrell, Newton Community High School, electrical engineering.
Newton: Drew R. Kibler, Newton Community High School, physiology.
Normal: Bethany R. Egge, Normal West High School, microbiology.
O’Fallon: Isaac J. Brown, O’Fallon Township High School, information systems technologies.
O’Fallon: Carter G. Collins, O’Fallon Township High School, biological sciences.
O’Fallon: Jordan Gregory DeBourge, O’Fallon Township High School, aviation flight.
O’Fallon: Erin E. Sedlacek, O’Fallon Township High School, zoology.
Pekin: Kimberly A. Valentine, Pekin Community High School, criminology and criminal justice.
Pinckneyville: Dylln G. Palmer, Pinckneyville Community High School, art.
Plainfield: Dakota R. Dravo, Plainfield East High School, zoology.
Plainfield: Juron R. Townsend, Plainfield South High School, computer science.
Pontiac: Leah E. Wayman, Pontiac Township High School, radiologic sciences.
Radom: Kash A. Kasban, Nashville Community High School, social work.
Richmond: Megan L. Faller, Richmond-Burton Community High School, physical therapist assistant.
Robinson: Charlee N. Stewart, Robinson High School, physiology.
Rockford: Lucianna M. Gross, Guilford High School, radiologic sciences.
St. Anne: Tyler J. Wilkinson, St. Anne Community High School, computer science.
Sesser: Gabriel O. White, Sesser-Valier High School, history education.
Smithton: Eli J. Hoover, Freeburg High School, radio, television, and digital media.
South Elgin: Alec S. Layne, Saint Charles North High School, aviation flight.
South Wilmington: Jordan M. Buck-Noble, Gardner S. Wilmington High School, mortuary science and funeral service.
Springfield: Jordan Tyler Edward Kruse, Springfield High School, radio, television, and digital media.
Springfield: Amanda M. Rhodes, Sacred Heart Griffin High School, management.
Springfield: Kaylee J. Wobig, Springfield High School, cinema and photography.
Staunton: Kaylee A. Seelbach, Staunton Community High School, exercise science.
Swansea: Christopher Bishop, Belleville Township High School East, cinema and photography.
Swansea: Zachary S. Gebhardt, Belleville Township High School East, aviation flight.
Tamaroa: Mercedes D. Moll, Pinckneyville Community High School, math education.
Trenton: Katherine S. Richter, Mascoutah High School, agribusiness economics.
Trilla: Katherine R. Baker, Neoga High School, crop, soil, and environmental management.
Tunnel Hill: Andrew J. Manier, Goreville Community Unit 1, English education.
Vandalia: Megan L. Kern, Vandalia Community High School, English education.
Vergennes: Gracie A. Maynor, Elverado High School, pre-pharmacy.
Vienna: Travis J. Woodworth, Vienna High School, electrical engineering.
Virden: Alli L. Kallenbach, North Mac High School, nursing.
Warrensburg: Jayden D. Stuart, Warrensburg-Latham High School, biological sciences.
Washington: Mason W. Niehaus, Washington Community High School, aviation flight.
Wilmette: Sean Osborne, New Trier Township High School, exploratory undeclared.
Woodridge: Aleida G. Iriarte, Downers Grove North High School, zoology.
Yorkville: Riley Kay Knierim, Yorkville High School, chemistry.
Yorkville: Madison O. Woods, Yorkville High School, zoology.
Georgia
Lawrenceville: Thayne Harrison Arnett Dean, Peachtree Ridge High School, physics.
Indiana
Bloomington: Katrina Breese Tann, Bloomington High School South, mechanical engineering.
Evansville: Daniel T. Vollmer, Reitz Memorial High School, computer science.
Greenwood: Evan J. Strauch, Greenwood Community High School, zoology.
Marshall: Kaileigh B. Hybarger, The Indiana Academy for Science, Math and Humanities, physiology.
New Albany: Marie-Claire H. Diehl, New Albany High School, psychology.
New Albany: Jessica D. Renner, New Albany High School, exercise science.
Newburgh: Zoe K. Minto, Castle High School, pre-law.
Ossian: Alyssa R. Cyrus, Norwell High School, psychology.
Kansas
Mission: Trey C. Smith, Shawnee Mission North High School, biological sciences.
Overland Park: Ashlyn N. Henrie, Shawnee Mission West High School, mechanical engineering.
Kentucky
Nicholasville: Amber E. Koteras, home school, architectural studies.
Oak Grove: Zoe M. Bellak, Heritage Christian Academy, radio, television, digital media.
Pewee Valley: Jackson E. Hall, Trinity High School, aviation flight.
Stamping Ground: Alexandra C. Flynt, Scott County High School, zoology.
Michigan
West Olive: Ethan D. Senti, Zeeland West High School, architectural studies.
Missouri
Arnold: Ryan P. Holloway, Seckman Senior High School, zoology.
Cape Girardeau: Timothy A. Modglin, Cape Central High School, chemistry.
Columbia: Larissa M. Falls, Muriel Battle High School, pre-computer engineering.
Essex: Haven R. Bleavins, Richland R-1 High School, mortuary science and funeral service.
Manchester: Aidan S. Karfs, Parkway South High School, aviation flight.
O’Fallon: Jared A. Buehler, Fort Zumwalt South High School, aviation flight.
St. Louis: Katherine R. Gilker, Webster Groves High School, art.
St. Louis: Kristin E. Hurston, Mehlville High School, microbiology.
Wentzville: Jacob D. Rothenberger, Wentzville Holt High School, biological sciences.
Mississippi
Southaven: Sarah Sloan Wintermantel, DeSoto Central High School, radiologic sciences.
Pennsylvania
Harmony: Grace E. Bargerstock, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter, physical therapist assistant.
Tennessee
Arlington: Brooke L. Catlett, Bartlett High School, horticulture.
Atoka: Kellie M. Burkhart, Munford High School, art.
Brentwood: Valerie S. Bates, Ravenwood High School, animal science.
Dyersburg: Brianna N. Fitzhugh, Dyersburg High School, criminology and criminal justice.
Jackson: Kathryn L. Apelgren, Madison Academic Magnet High School, zoology.
Memphis: Jared M. Harris, Bartlett High School, cinema and photography.
Memphis: Jessica N. Lively, Ridgeway High School, musical theater.
Memphis: Kylah R. Smith, Germantown High School, fashion design and merchandising.
Nashville: Isabella M. Derr, Hume Fogg Academic High School, chemistry.
Thompson’s Station: Mae L. Wallace, Summit High School, geology.
Texas
Clyde: Rylee N. Conner, Clyde High School, criminology and criminal justice.
Houston: Katherine Isabel Elliott, Banff School, chemistry.
Wisconsin
DeForest: Lyndsey M. Bergman, DeForest Area High School, biological sciences.
Sparta: Evan D. Goff, Sparta Senior High School, math.
To learn more, visit scholarships.siu.edu/ or contact the university’s Academic Scholarship Office at 618/453-4628.