Senior Profiles

Thanks to the Office for Student Success, Equity, and Community for leading the effort to highlight the class of 2020.

<div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/755,588,2566,2400/4513_IMG_5962.rev.1588283294.jpg" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong> Emma Hahn</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Clinton, Wisconsin</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Emma Hahn </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>summa cum laude</em></div><strong> International Relations</strong><br/><strong>Japanese Language and Culture</strong><br/>Museum Studies Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Clinton, Wisconsin</strong></p></div><div class="senior-awards"><a href="/commencement/prizes-awards/?name=Emma Hahn"><ul><li>Phi Sigma Iota Honor Society </li><li>Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society </li><li>Mortar Board Honor Society </li></ul></a></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Emma is a diligent student, an extremely hard worker, and an amazing friend! She has been my team mate, co-worker, and best friend throughout our time at Beloit. Now she is off to Japan to do amazing things and I can’t wait to see what the world has in store for her!”</p><p> “Emma is an utter joy. I so appreciate how she dove head-first into each and every opportunity extended to her and that she did so with confidence and grace.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
<div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/266,131,1040,905/4697_Azar_Patrick.rev.1588798457.jpg" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong> Patrick Azar</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Barrington, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Patrick Azar </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Psychology</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Barrington, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Bright, engaging, funny & hard-working. Patrick was always a great addition to the classroom and to class discussion. So very lucky to have him as my TA – wishing him every success in the future.”</p><p> “Patrick distinguished himself in my class as a meticulous researcher and a talented writer. His superb case study on Indonesia showcased the passion and empathy he brings to his work.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
<div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/640,806,1849,2016/4815_Russell_Shelby.rev.1589145209.jpg" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong> Shelby Russell</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Shelby Russell </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Education and Youth Studies</strong><br/><strong>Japanese Language and Culture</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania</strong></p></div><div class="senior-awards"><a href="/commencement/prizes-awards/?name=Shelby Russell"><ul><li>Phi Sigma Iota Honor Society </li></ul></a></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “During her four years at Beloit, Shelby has emerged as a leader both in extracurricular activities as well as in her thinking about what early childhood education should look like. Whether she ends up teaching in Japan or the US, I am sure she will be a conscientious and concerned teacher for her students.”</p><p> “Shelby is very passionate about Japanese language and culture from the first day I met her. Specifically, she aspires to work with children and youth and teach English as a foreign language in Japan. Shelby is very dedicated to her academic and professional interest and she has planned her coursework, study abroad and other activities at Beloit around this goal.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
<div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/0,241,978,1219/4849_IMG_1953.rev.1589242559.jpg" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong> Madeleine Trinco</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Glen Ellyn, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Madeleine Trinco </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>cum laude</em></div><strong> Political Science</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Glen Ellyn, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="senior-awards"><a href="/commencement/prizes-awards/?name=Madeleine Trinco"><ul><li>Florence Yates Scobie Endowed Prize </li><li>Mortar Board Honor Society - President </li></ul></a></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Maddie’s engagement and intelligence stands out in the classroom. In class, I’m consistently impressed with her ability to connect concepts to real world politics. She really made her Beloit experience her own, connecting assignments to job interviews and showing how great a Beloit student can be!”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
<div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/940,0,3072,2133/4804_IMG_9475.rev.1589053900.JPG" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong> Kaelyn Pineo</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Evanston, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Kaelyn Pineo </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Psychology</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Evanston, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Kaelyn has succeeded in many ways at Beloit, and new opportunities await her. She has persevered through personal challenges, grown academically, and still had the energy to coach young gymnasts in her free time.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
<div class="row"><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Oliver Marchildon </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Anthropology</strong><br/><strong>Philosophy</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Burlington, Vermont</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Wait, what? No skateboarding in the building Oliver!!”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
<div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/652,256,2342,1947/4907_DSC_1105.rev.1589477304.JPG" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong>Kay Bolin </strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Princeton, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Kay Bolin </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Psychology</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Princeton, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Kay has accomplished a task that many students at Beloit have never had to contend with… she worked a full-time job while going to school full-time. I applaud her tenacity and drive! Congratulations on your achievement!”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
<div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/237,157,835,756/4573_image1.rev.1588554118.jpg" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong> Katrina Acebedo</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>San Diego, California</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Katrina Acebedo </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>magna cum laude</em></div><strong> Sociology</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>San Diego, California</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Being a Student Receptionist in Admissions means juggling many tasks at once, and Katrina handled even the ‘big visit Fridays’ with ease and class. Not many employees could keep track of 15+ visitors all at once like Katrina! On top of her amazing multi-tasking abilities, Katrina always went out of her way to go the extra mile even if it wasn’t easy. The Visit Center can be unpredictable and pose challenging situations, however we could always count on Katrina to be pleasant, professional, and easy-going. She’s a true class act!”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
<div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/0,69,424,492/4940_D81B5F08413F496287635368F8699EB4.rev.1589562831.jpg" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong> Adrian Johanningmeier</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Adrian Johanningmeier </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>magna cum laude</em></div><strong> Biochemistry</strong><br/><strong>Philosophy</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Since the beginning of his college experience, Adrian knew he wanted to be a doctor. Throughout his time at Beloit, he made sure to volunteer, get ahead in his work and study for the MCAT. Unfortunately, his MCAT has been postponed but I know he’ll do great once he takes in! In a few years, he will be Dr. Johanningmeier.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
<div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/326,205,640,518/4834_IMG_0878.rev.1589239033.jpg" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong> Noah Sisson</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Pasadena, California</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Noah Sisson </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Political Science</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Pasadena, California</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “A member of Beloit’s cross country team, Noah has been a great representative of Beloit. He excels in both academics and athletics, continuing Beloit’s long tradition of producing outstanding student athletes.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
<div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/0,208,750,957/4822_IMG_3318.rev.1589157782.jpg" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong> Matthew Shea</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Long Beach, California</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Matthew Shea </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Health and Society</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Long Beach, California</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “A passionate first responder, Matt always has the health and safety of the campus and community in mind, and has worked to ensure that lifesaving equipment around us is functional and ready should the need ever arise.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
<div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/397,844,1447,1893/4796_IMG_20191004_223146.rev.1589050882.jpg" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong> Duc Nguyen</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Vietnam</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Duc Nguyen </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Quantitative Economics</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Vietnam</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “It has been wonderful having Duc as a part of campus these past couple of years. I’m only sorry that he hasn’t been here longer! I thank him for his contributions to campus and wish him greatest success in his future.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
<div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/189,289,622,723/4640_IMG_2962.rev.1588710146.jpg" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong> Yaira Aich</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Chicago, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Yaira Aich </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Health and Society</strong><br/><strong>Music</strong><br/>Biology Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Chicago, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Yaira is a student that remained heavily involved around campus whether it be SIC, BPHI, etc. She was also a student worker that was a joy to have around the office and just chat with her.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
<div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/0,58,720,778/4563_Snapchat-712216302.rev.1588459113.jpg" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong> McKensie Finan</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Round Lake Beach, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> McKensie Finan </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>cum laude</em></div><strong> Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Biology</strong> with Departmental <span><ul class="multi_value"><li>Honors</li></ul></span><br/>German Studies Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Round Lake Beach, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="senior-awards"><a href="/commencement/prizes-awards/?name=McKensie Finan"><ul><li>Mortar Board Honor Society </li></ul></a></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “McKensie is a diehard friend and exceptional student. Without her, I would never have stood a chance in Biometrics. We have helped each other get through classes and personal problems more times than I can count and I cannot express just how much I love and admire her. She will be my lab partner for life!”</p><p> “Kenzie is the THDA major that wasn’t! We saw her everyday working in a shop, going to rehearsal, rushing to a class, or running an errand for BITE. She’s going to be the funniest dentist any of us will ever know – and I will definitely allow her to make me smile my best smile – just like she did as the maid in The Moors!”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>
<div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/0,199,720,919/4976_Shuai_Silong.rev.1589644317.jpg" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong> Silong Shuai</strong><br/> Hometown: <strong>Guiyang, China</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Silong Shuai </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Mathematics</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Guiyang, China</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Silong is a good student of mathematics. He completed the difficult task of preparing a talk on a hard topic. He learned some things from this work that will help him much in his future career.”</p><p> “Congratulations to Silong Shuai for his academic and personal achievements over the past 4 years. Silong, may the strengths you have developed and the lessons you have learned serve you well in your next endeavors. You have been a valuable part of the Beloit College community.”</p></em><div class="m-3 clearfix"><a href="/commencement/senior-profiles/index.php" class="d-inline-block pull-right"><i class="fa fa-refresh fa-2x"/></a></div></div></div></div>

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