College Credits: Plainfield Student In Shakespeare Production

Plainfield IL

29 September, 2021

3:40 PM

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PLAINFIELD, IL — We're keeping track of all the major higher education accomplishments of students in the area. Send your submissions to [email protected]. Student from Plainfield enrolls at Weber State University Weber State University welcomed Alaina Wildenradt of Plainfield, Illinois, along with nearly 3,000 other first-time Wildcats, to its campus for the fall 2021 semester. "Welcoming new students to Weber State is an exciting time for our entire campus community," said President Brad Mortensen. "We strive to meet students where they are and embark on a transformative path of challenging and guiding them to achieve their goals academically and in life." Wildenradt, who is majoring in Exercise and Sport Science, will join a total student body of more than 29,000 students. To kick off the year, the university hosted Experience Weber - an overnight outdoor adventure, Late Night at Weber, the Foam Bash and Block Party. Block Party draws several thousand participants to enjoy booths, games and food sponsored by hundreds of departments and organizations. The annual event highlights activities and groups where students can learn and get involved. — Merit Page News Kaylee Bambule graduates from Ohio University Kaylee Bambule from Plainfield, Illinois, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education majoring in Physical Activity and Sport Coaching from the Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education at Ohio University during the Summer 2021 semester. More than 1,900 students graduated with bachelor's, master's or doctorate degrees from Ohio University for the summer semester of 2021. The graduates represented many areas of the United States and an abundance of countries, including: Bangladesh, China, Germany, Ghana, India, Netherlands and Nigeria, among others. — Merit Page News Plainfield student plays a role in Shakespeare production "William Shakespeare's Long First Play (abridged)" written by Austin Tichenor and Reed Martin, will have performances October 1-3 and October 7-10 at Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre in Romeoville. Performances are 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinees are at 2:30 p.m. In addition, there is a matinee performance at 3:30 p.m. on October 9. Philip Lynch Theatre Director Kevin Trudeau of Palos Hills directs the comedic play. Set and Lighting Designer Andrew Nelsen of Joliet creates a "Globe Theatre" inspired backdrop for the traveling theatre group. Costumer Celeste Mackey of Joliet has conceived of costumes that illustrate the zany and madcap quick changes the actors require. Working behind the scenes are Julia Egizio of Plainfield (stage manager), Lukas Roy of Palos Park (assistant stage manager), and Austin Jones of Steger (properties manager) and Dave Pomatto of Naperville (assistant technical director). Egizio of Plainfield is currently studying English at Lewis University. Ticket purchases are $13 for an adult, $12 for students and seniors. Lewis University students pay $3 with an ID. The running time of the show is approximately 80 minutes. The play is recommended for patrons 13 years and up. — Merit Page News Plainfield students are part of Carthage College's largest class Holding New Student Orientation activities in person once again, Carthage welcomed a record-setting fall 2021 incoming class. Spread across three days, the orientation schedule filled the Labor Day weekend. After moving into the residence halls, students gathered with their families for one of two community welcome sessions Sept. 4 in the TARC Field House. "The next four years will transform you in a way you never thought possible," Ashley Hanson, associate vice president of admissions, told the newcomers. "You are now Carthaginians." Heading toward the official enrollment count on Oct. 1, the incoming class remains on pace for an all-time best 850 - with 765 freshmen and 85 transfer students enrolled as of Sept. 1. They come from 26 U.S. states and six foreign countries. The diversity of the student body continues to rise. About 31% of this fall's incoming students report a race other than white. Measured by GPA, test scores, and class ranking, the Class of 2025 is one of the strongest that Carthage has seen. The most popular areas of study are nursing, biology, psychology, management, marketing, criminal justice, and education. Jordyn Kaplan '22, this year's student body president, encouraged students to take advantage of the many opportunities to learn and grow on campus. Besides Student Government, she's active in Pre-Health Club and multiple NCAA Division III sports: track and field and swimming and diving. "My involvement will look different than the ways you get involved, and that's OK," said Jordyn, a neuroscience major from Parker, Colorado. "Each one of us will find ourselves in and part of a community that makes sense for us." As someone who stood in their shoes just a year ago, Ayanna Crenshaw '24 offered the freshmen some tips. She advised them to set their own goals for the first year - "not what a coach, a parent, or TikTok wants you to do." Sharing some hard lessons she learned as a young student-athlete, Ayanna urged the new students to ride out the ups and downs - and to learn from both. "You won't always make the right choice. We all slip up in life," she said. "Hold yourself accountable for your actions, then show yourself some grace." Dozens of returning Carthage students worked as orientation leaders, conducting small group sessions to break the ice and get the first-year students off and running. Larger orientation sessions focused on career development, academic support services, campus safety, and belonging. The following students are members of Carthage's records: Ashley Rajkovac of Plainfield (60586)Kailey Gerharz of Plainfield (60585)Joseph Colvin of Plainfield (60586)Rachael Jasien of Plainfield (60585)Lauren Klump of Plainfield (60586)Madigan Kearney of Plainfield (60544)Zach Icenogle of Plainfield (60544)Gianna Feminis of Plainfield (60544)— Merit Page News Nicole Santillo is honored as an inaugural inductee of Pi Theta Epsilon Six Lewis University students were recently inducted into Pi Theta Epsilon - Occupational Therapy National Honor Society. A ceremony was held for the inaugural inductees on September 8 at Lewis University in Romeoville. Elizabeth Carignan, Sokea Chidlow, Rachel Eriksen, Miranda Grizaffi, Nicole Santillo, and Rachel Schneider are the first Lewis University students to be initiated into Pi Theta Epsilon. Santillo is from Plainfield. These inaugural inductees are among the top 35 percent of their class and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. To be formally accepted into Pi Theta Epsilon, applicants also submitted items for evaluation by the national organization. These items include a sample of scholarly work, and evidence of scholastic recognition, publication, leadership and/or service. — Merit Page News (For more news and information like this, subscribe to the Plainfield Patch for free. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app; download the free Patch Android app here. Don't forget to like us on Facebook!)