2020-2021
May 2021
- Lexi Benhart, B.S.Ed., Elementary Education
- Ashley Catanzarite, B.S., Biochemistry
- Paige Closson, B.S.B., Finance
- Lauren Cooper, B.S.Ed., Social Studies Education
- Kaylee DeBoe, B.A., English
- Desirae Diamond, B.S., Biological Sciences
- Dylan Engquist Bajo, B.M., Piano
- Sean Fisher, B.S., Biological Sciences
- Gabby Frodyma, B.A., Communication Studies
- Jessica Garcia, B.S.W., Social Work
- Cameron Hedstrom, B.S.B., Finance; and Marketing
- Sara Huff, B.S.W., Social Work
- Amelia Hughey, B.S., Biological Sciences
- Emma Kasarda, B.S.W., Social Work
- Madison Kuhn, B.S., Dental Hygiene
- Julia Lierman, B.S.B., Management Information Systems
- Aiden Miller, B.S., Clinical Laboratory Science
- Elana Moss, B.A., Anthropology; and History
- Emily Payne, A.S., Radiography
- Shelby Perkins, B.S.W., Social Work
- Carson Pifer, B.S., Biological Sciences
- LaBre'a Porter, B.S.W., Social Work
- Yadira Regalado, B.S., Dental Hygiene
- Mikayla Rosenbaum, B.S.N., Nursing
- Almutasem Shahin, B.S.B., Accounting; and Management Information Systems
- Rebecca Stevens, B.S.W., Social Work
- Meagan Sumption, B.S.Ed., Social Studies Education
- Erin Trabert, B.S., Dental Hygiene
- Taylor Waldron, B.A., Communication Studies
- Hannah Walker, B.S.B., Human Resource Management
- Haylie Williamson, B.S. Health Sciences
December 2020
- Jewel Eyestone, B.S.Ed., Elementary Education
- Cassandra Felten, B.A., English
- Rachel Geist, B.A., Psychology
- Megan Hayes, B.A., Communication Studies
- Justin Meister, B.F.A., Integrated New Media Studies
- Eva Monhaut, B.A., English
- Moriah Praklet, B.S.B., Accounting; and Finance
- Alexis Selvesyuk, B.S.N., Nursing
- Justin Smith, B.S.B., Marketing
August 2020
- Cooper Clark, B.S.B., Advertising; and Marketing
- Siara Escobedo, B.S.B., Accounting; and Finance
- Brendon Handy, B.S., Mathematics
- Estephanie Magana,B.G.S., General Studies; and B.A., Spanish
- Philipp Mischke, B.F.A., Integrated New Media Studies
- Rodger Pinto, B.A., Political Science; and Sociology
- Katie Taylor, B.S.Ed., Social Studies Education
Paige Closson | Class of 2021 | Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics
Former Honors Program intern, Paige Closson, was extended an offer to join the highly selective Commercial Banker Development Program at 1st Source Bank.
Sean Fisher | Class of 2021 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Sean was accepted into his top choice medical school, the IU School of Medicine, and is pursuing a medical degree.
Gabby Frodyma | Class of 2021 | Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts
After being accepted into graduate programs at Indiana State, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Northeastern Illinois University, and the University of Illinois, Gabby decided to pursue a graduate degree in Health Communication Studies at the University of Illinois.
Brendon Handy | Class of 2020 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Brendon is pursuing a career in personal finance with Korhorn Financial Group.
Amelia Hughey | Class of 2021 | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
In addition to being awarded the Academic Achievement Award for the Biological Sciences from IU South Bend’s Department of Biological Sciences, Amelia was accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in veterinary science.
Autumn Johnson (Woodard) | Class of 2021 | Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics
Autumn is working for B&B Manufacturing in LaPorte, Indiana. Her employer created a marketing analyst position just for her, allowing Autumn to apply her business degree in marketing as well as her minor in business analytics to the position she currently holds.
Annalise Lira (Nedderman) | Class of 2019 | School of Education
After teaching at Walt Disney Elementary School in Mishawaka and virtually at Lena Dunn Elementary in Washington, Indiana, Annalise got married, bought a new home in Elkhart, and has decided to pursue a master’s degree at Indiana University South Bend in the inaugural Speech-Language Pathology Program.
Becca Stevens | Class of 2021 | School of Social Work
Becca entered law school in fall 2021 and is pursuing her law degree at the IU McKinney School of Law at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
- President I Rana Hamad
- Vice President | Kayla Isenbletter
- Treasurer I Christian Martinez
- Senator I Maddie West
- Senator I Tahyia Rehman Alvi
- Senator I Benson Jengela
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Representative | Naseem Alfadhl
- Naseem Alfadhl
- Marcus Bailey
- Carmen Borst
- Olivia Brunner
- Katherine Cassel
- Celynn Chan
- Paige Closson
- Kaitlyn Dow
- Emilee Edmonds
- Samantha Fazekas
- Alexis Goy
- Ian Greaves
- Nicole Haas
- Rana Hamad
- Cameron Hedstrom
- Livia Jastrzebski
- Benson Jengela
- Emma Kasarda
- Kara Kitson
- Christian Martinez
- Katelyn McBride
- Julie Miller
- Brent Newcomb
- Nathanael Paige
- Shelby Perkins
- Carson Pifer
- LaBre'a Porter
- Desiree Shepherd
- Salem Slater
- Andrew Stull
- Amy Taylor
- Hannah Walker
- Maddie West
- Lily Wright
- Lori Yoder
- Rana Hamad
- Desiree Shepherd
2019-2020
May 2020
- Megan Corban, B.S., Nursing
- Alexis Deak, B.S., Nursing
- Frederique Audrey Tchinty Doue, B.S., Biochemistry
- Megan Flora, B.S.B., Accounting
- Sean Galvan, B.S., Biological Sciences
- Brittney Goley, B.S., Dental Hygiene
- Robyn Hawley, B.A., Sustainability Studies
- Nadine Hillery, A.S.,Radiography
- Noah Imel, B.S., Elementary Education
- Kayla Isenbletter, B.A., Women's and Gender Studies
- Andrea Keyser, B.S., Dental Hygiene
- Gabrielle Luster-Bartz, B.S., Elementary Education
- Nga Nguyen, B.S.B., Advertising; and Marketing
- Emily Richardson, B.A., Psychology; and Women's and Gender Studies
- Victoria Schemenauer, B.M., Voice
- Zach Snider, B.S., Social Studies Education
- Sarah Tanner, B.G.S., General Studies
- Ali Weesner, B.S., Physics
- Johnna Wysong, B.S., Nursing
- David Yankosky, B.S.B., Advertising; and Marketing
- Jeffrey Yoder, B.S., Physics
December 2019
- Cheyanne Diamond, B.S., Elementary Education
- Jose Diaz, B.S., Criminal Justice
- David Flowers, B.S., Computer Science
- Toni Groff, B.S., Elementary Education
- Morgan Rockhill, B.S.B., Marketing
August 2019
- Brock Crockom, B.M., Voice
- Lex Hall, B.A., Psychology
- Mark Streeter, B.A., Women's and Gender Studies; and English
Alexis Deak I Class of 2020
Using her new Nursing Degree, Lexy accepted a position as a registered nurse at Beacon Memorial Hospital in South Bend, Indiana.
Toni Groff I Class of 2019
Following a December graduation, Toni accepted a position teaching fourth grade English Language Arts and Social Studies at Elkhart Christian Academy. After a few years of teaching, she plans to return to school for a Masters in Education and American Sign Language. Toni also enjoys backpacking across the globe every chance she gets.
Brendon Handy I Class of 2020
After multiple internships throughout his undergraduate education, Brendon was offered a full-time position as a Financial Planning Coordinator with Korhorn Financial Group, Inc. located in Granger, Indiana. Due to the global pandemic, he was hired prior to graduation and was able to begin his career in financial planning early. Brendon wishes to continue his philanthropic efforts with the Honors Program in the future.
Kayla Isenbletter I Class of 2020
Wishing to immediately continue her education, Kayla applied to Notre Dame’s Masters of Nonprofit Organization and to IU South Bend’s Masters of Public Affairs Program. After being accepted by both institutions, Kayla decided to attend to her alma mater, IU South Bend!
Gabrielle Luster-Bartz I Class of 2020
Following her graduation in May, Gabby was interviewed and offered a position with Elkhart Community Schools. She will be teaching kindergarten at Osolo Elementary. Eventually, Gabby plans to become a college professor and teach future elementary education teachers.
Brock Crockom and Dayandra de Miranda Leao | Class of 2019
Brock, a Music-Voice major, and Dayandra, a Theater major, both attended the Art of Acting Studio in Los Angeles in summer 2019. In fall 2019, Brock and Dayandra began touring the state of New York with the Merry-Go-Round Youth Theatre Group.
Ben Fager | Class of 2019
During his time at IU South Bend, Ben served as president of the Honors Club, as Chief Justice of the Student Government Association and as President of the IU South Bend Chapter of the National Society for Leadership and Success. Upon receiving his degree in Math Education, Ben was hired to teach mathematics at Elkhart Memorial High School.
Alexandra Hochstetler | Class of 2017
Following graduation in May of 2017, Alexandra decided to take a gap year in her schooling to gain hands-on lab experience and to focus on studying for the medical school entrance exam. In fall 2019, Alexandra was accepted into the IU School of Medicine, where she is now enrolled.
Danuta Kawecki | Class of 2019
After majoring in Marketing and Advertising, Danuta was accepted into the prestigious Yale School of Management 2019 Summer Internship in Organizational Behavior. She is currently employed with 1st Source Bank and has earned a professional designation as a Certified Lease Finance Professional (CLFP) Associate.
Kashay Murray | Class of 2018
After receiving her degree in Criminal Justice, Kashay received a Law Alumni Scholarship and a donor-funded scholarship to attend IUPUI’s Robert McKinney School of Law. Kashay is interested in pursuing criminal, immigration or civil rights law.
Annalise Nedderman | Class of 2019
As an undergraduate at IU South Bend, Annalise worked as a tutor for the university’s Math Tutoring Center, where she helped students reach their full potential. With a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Annalise began her teaching career at a local elementary school in fall 2019.
Abigail Pitsilides (Buiter) | Class of 2018
After receiving her degree in Health Services Management, Abigail took a position with IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis as an Administrative Assistant to the Director of the Cardiovascular Service Line. In August 2019 she was also married to Christopher Pitsilides.
Kevin Schascheck II | Class of 2019
During his time as an undergraduate at IU South Bend, Kevin (a German and Finance major) served as student body president. Currently, he is furthering his education as a law student at the University of Virginia.
Adam Schelle | Class of 2019
Using his English and Women’s and Gender Studies degrees in a way that allows him to capitalize on his passion for language, Adam has accepted a position with Pathfinders Advertising as a copywriter.
Faith Stull | Class of 2018
Faith graduated with a degree in Psychology from IU South Bend. She is currently a graduate student at Purdue Fort Wayne majoring in Organizational Leadership and Supervision. As a graduate assistant at PFW, Faith is conducting research on such topics as military leadership and the process of transitioning from active military duty to a veteran status.
Julia Walsh (Zehner) | Class of 2017
Julia graduated in December of 2017 with a major in Graphic Design and a minor in Psychology. In March 2018, she married her best friend, David Walsh. She now serves as a Digital Marketing Specialist for 1st Source Bank, managing the bank’s website and mobile apps, capturing photographs for the website, and creating instructional videos to explain the various aspects of 1st Source’s electronic banking.
Taylor Wiley | Class of 2018
Having received a Bachelor of Science in Informatics, Taylor took a position with the City of South Bend as an Application Developer in the Department of Innovation and Technology. In her free time, Taylor serves as Captain of Hack Michiana.
- President | Rodger Pinto
- Treasurer | Emily Richardson
- Senator | Matthew Applegate
- Senator | Rana Hamad
- Senator | Mya Piccione
- Matthew Applegate
- Lexi Benhart
- Paige Closson
- Bryn Cothran
- Jose Diaz
- Audrey Doue
- Katherine Driver
- Benjamin Fager
- David Flowers
- Sean Galvan
- Jesus Garcia
- Gabrielle Garver
- Presley Gee
- Alexis Goy
- Rana Hamad
- Brendon Handy
- Stephen Holmes
- Kayla Isenbletter
- Emily Kasarda
- Ashley Kasuri
- Deanne Laneve
- Joseph McCombs
- Philipp Mischke
- Eva Monhaut
- Annalise Nedderman
- Nga Nguyen
- Hilary Nicodemus
- Tristan Pearson
- Wesley Pickard
- Carson Pifer
- Rodger Pinto
- LaBre’a Porter
- Emily Richardson
- Kevin Schascheck
- John Schrader
- Jakob Schuppan
- Almutasem Shahin
- James Tachman
- Hannah Walker
- Ali Weesner
- Jeffrey Yoder
- Romaric Zounlome
- Nga Nguyen
- Romaric Zounolome
- Rodger Pinto