Senior Profiles

Thanks to the Office for Student Success, Equity, and Community for leading the effort to highlight the class of 2021.

<div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 senior-image"><img src="/live/image/gid/124/width/600/height/600/crop/1/src_region/0,0,631,631/8072_Isabelle_Cheng_2.rev.1621533686.png" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong>Isabelle Cheng </strong><br/>Hometown: <strong>Beijing, China</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Isabelle Cheng </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>magna cum laude</em></div><strong> Quantitative Economics</strong><br/>Art History Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Beijing, China</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “I had Isabelle in several classes and she was a good student in all of them. I especially like her senior thesis in the economic senior seminar. She worked with a classmate (Miaoboyang Xu) to design an economic experiment (a natural field experiment) to study how to increase debt repayment. The experiment was very thoughtful and well-designed; it was one of the best in class. Isabelle is a talented young woman, and I think she will succeed in whatever career she wants to pursue in the future. I wish her the best of luck in her post-Beloit life. ” - Diep Phan</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/0,0,1080,1080/8175_Richard_Thomas.rev.1621600110.png" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong>Richard Thomas</strong><br/>Hometown: <strong>Chicago, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Richard Thomas </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Business Economics</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Chicago, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Even though we just met, I enjoyed your can-do attitude and your willingness to take risks in the classroom. Remember to look up and let the sun shine on your face. I wish you every success as you navigate life after Beloit!” - Lisa Anderson-Levy</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/0,0,1321,1321/8064_Hannah_Flanders_2.rev.1621533610.png" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong>Hannah Flanders</strong><br/>Hometown: <strong>Austin, Minnesota</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Hannah Flanders </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>summa cum laude</em></div><strong> Creative Writing</strong><br/>Music Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Austin, Minnesota</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “I’ll never forget Hannah coming to my fiction class in WAC with her guitar strapped over her shoulder, or seeing her with pets in our zoom capstone. Hannah’s fiction exhibits a flair for humor and inventiveness. Her character and writing is grounded in the rural midwest, but stand back and watch as she takes flight from there!” - Chris Fink</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"> Tyler Lunsford </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Psychology</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Magnolia, Texas</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em>“From his first day on campus to his graduation day, Tyler has made positive contributions to the Beloit College community. From the classroom, to the baseball field, and the hallways and pathways in between, Tyler has demonstrated dedication and persistence, with a sprinkle of humor and goofiness - all of which will be missed by his friends, classmates, teammates, and professors next year. Good luck Tyler! ” - Kristin Bonnie</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/0,0,750,750/8107_Natalia_Branas.rev.1621533946.png" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong>Natalia Branas </strong><br/>Hometown: <strong>Chicago, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Natalia Branas </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> International Relations</strong><br/>Spanish Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Chicago, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Natalia - Congratulations on graduating! Your inquisitive nature and desire to learn has always impressed me. It has been a pleasure having you in my courses and getting to know you better. Never stop asking questions; it’s the best way to learn. I wish you all the best as you begin your career path.” - Tawnya Cary</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"> Liam Koehler </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>summa cum laude</em></div><strong> Anthropology</strong><br/><strong>Classical Civilization</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Chicago, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em>“Arriving in New Zealand to study abroad in spring 2020 was both freeing and enlightening. Liam had always looked for opportunities to gain new insights. Now, even seemingly mundane activities (walking down a street!) were teaching him to relearn how to live. Soon, small networks of peers helped him get his bearings in both an unfamiliar academic and a country in which even basic aspects of daily life were new. Those networks grew in importance when the COVID-19 pandemic reached New Zealand, and Liam chose to remain rather than return to the U.S. As health safety measures led to lockdown, network members shifted from sharing tips on navigating New Zealand daily life to helping each other understand government pandemic measures and requirements. As the lockdown lifted, Liam took advantage of the greater freedom of movement to explore New Zealand using the lenses of his anthropology and classics studies. Work in a New Zealand museum may now be in his future. Congratulations, Liam!” - Elizabeth Brewer</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/0,0,1858,1858/8109_Nicolas_Simon_Schmidt.rev.1621533950.png" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong>Nick Schmidt </strong><br/>Hometown: <strong>Sherman Oaks, California</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Nick Schmidt </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>cum laude</em></div><strong> International Relations</strong><br/>German Studies Minor <br/>Music Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Sherman Oaks, California</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “I loved having Nick in my FYI class, now almost four years ago. It was also such a pleasure to have him stop by my office now and again to say hi and catch up. We talked quite a bit about his family, bilingual background, and experiences in Germany. I wish you all the best on your future endeavors. Glückwunsch!” - Amy L. Tibbitts</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"> Sage Green </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>cum laude</em></div><strong> Education and Youth Studies</strong><br/><strong>Creative Writing</strong><br/><strong>Theatre and Dance (Theatre Performance) </strong><br/>Russian Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Janesville, Wisconsin</strong></p></div><div class="senior-awards"><a href="/commencement/prizes-awards/?name=Sage Green"><ul><li>Department of Theatre and Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Performance </li></ul></a></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Sage has the uncanny ability to step into a character’s shoes and completely believe in their circumstances. They never judge and they never say anything but “YES!” That’s the perfect way to live life – don’t ever lose that ability.” - Amy Lynn Sarno</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/0,0,2234,2234/8062_Guadalupe_Gallardo_2.rev.1621533603.png" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong>Guadalupe Gallardo </strong><br/>Hometown: <strong>Libertyville, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Guadalupe Gallardo </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Biology</strong><br/>French Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Libertyville, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Victoria - Congratulations! It was my pleasure to get to know you during Genetics and Food Microbiology. I appreciated your inquisitiveness and willingness to learn. My best wishes for you as you move on to your next steps after Beloit College. ” - Amy Briggs</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/0,0,1438,1438/8133_Ting_Lu.rev.1621534152.png" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong>Connie Lu </strong><br/>Hometown: <strong>Guangzhou, China</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Connie Lu </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>summa cum laude</em></div><strong> Literary Studies</strong> with Departmental <span><ul class="multi_value"><li>Honors</li></ul></span><br/><strong>Business Economics</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Guangzhou, China</strong></p></div><div class="senior-awards"><a href="/commencement/prizes-awards/?name=Connie Lu "><ul><li>Phi Beta Kappa </li></ul></a></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Connie is such a friendly person, and an excellent student. I always enjoyed having her in my classes. Connie loves language and literature, and would like to become an English and literature teacher one day. After Beloit, she is pursuing a master degree in English at Oxford University. Congratulations, Connie!” - Diep Phan</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"> Stepha Kvokov </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>summa cum laude</em></div><strong> Engineering Program</strong><br/>Chemistry Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Portland, Oregon</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em>“Stepha was a delight to have in the classroom (and lab!) at Beloit. She’s been expanding her horizons and continuing her engineering degree at WashU, but we appreciate your contributions to the Beloit community as a student, TA, tutor, and more. Congrats and best wishes Stepha - your future is bright!” - Kristin Labby</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"> Corbin Odom </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Biochemistry</strong><br/>Political Science Minor <p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Lees Summit, Missouri</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em>“Corbin’s interests in political science and biochemistry reflect his broad thinking and creativity. Corbin makes positive contributions to the classroom, and it has been a pleasure to have him in chemistry classes and to support him as he discovers his career interests. Congrats Corbin!” - Kristin Labby</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/0,0,2504,2504/8084_Kaitlin_Suzanne_Frey_2.rev.1621533759.png" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong>Kaitlin Frey</strong><br/>Hometown: <strong>Hudson, Wisconsin</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Kaitlin Frey </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Political Science</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Hudson, Wisconsin</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Kait!! Congratulations!! Has the time just flown by or what? I truly hope Beloit has been an amazing experience. You traveled abroad and helped out with voter registration; were in KD; got to experience Lacrosse. You have taken advantage of several opportunities. I wish you the best of luck. Congratulations once again, Kait!” - Daryl T. Saladar</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/0,0,2316,2316/8159_Joyce_Janvier.rev.1621600003.png" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong>Joyce Janvier</strong><br/>Hometown: <strong>Miramar, Florida</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Joyce Janvier </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em/></div><strong> Biology</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Miramar, Florida</strong></p></div><div class="senior-awards"><a href="/commencement/prizes-awards/?name=Joyce Janvier"><ul><li>Student Excellence and Leadership Rising Star Award </li></ul></a></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Joyce- Congratulations on graduating from Beloit College! Your consistent interest in biology and medicine are inspiring. I’ve enjoyed serving as your major advisor. I send you my best wishes for the next steps of your career.” - Yaffa Grossman</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/0,0,2578,2578/8103_Michaela_Marie_Babcock.rev.1621533905.png" class="lw_no_picture" alt="" loading="lazy"/><p><strong>Michaela Babcock</strong><br/>Hometown: <strong>Poplar Grove, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="col senior-detail"><h2 class="senior-name py-2 m-0"> Michaela Babcock </h2><div class="senior-info"><div><em>cum laude</em></div><strong> Biochemistry</strong><p class="hometown">Hometown: <strong>Poplar Grove, Illinois</strong></p></div><div class="senior-quote"><em><p> “Michaela has been an asset to the biochemistry program at Beloit. She brings a positive attitude to the classroom, and is a role model for her classmates. We appreciate your contributions, and wish you all the best! Congrats Michaela!” - Kristin Labby</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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