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Jim Spizzo聽鈥�74
was recently awarded first place and a cash prize in the architecture category in the 2021 juried exhibit sponsored by the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas, for his photo 鈥淚nfinity: The Way Out.鈥� Jim has also received honorable mentions by juries for his photography in the annual Minimalist Photography Awards, as well as in other exhibits at the Midwest Center for Photography. In the past few years, Jim鈥檚 photos have been selected by juries for inclusion in a dozen exhibits in Chicago; Wichita; Scottsdale, Arizona; and online. He was invited to do a show at the Pharmacy Gallery in Springfield as a guest artist in September.
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Conrad Damsgaard 鈥�57
was a dedicated, active alumnus who had a vision for raising the profile of the institution. He and his late wife, Patricia Carlson Damsgaard 鈥�53, remained active supporters of the College throughout their lives. Over the years, Conrad Damsgaard served on the Board of Trustees and as president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. In 1987, he was honored with a distinguished service award 鈥渇or his devotion to 同性恋色情 as evidenced by thoughtful alumni involvement.鈥� The Damsgaards鈥� philanthropy made them members of the Julian Monson Sturtevant Society and the 同性恋色情 Society.
As a student, Damsgaard was elected student body president and was an active member and leader in Phi Alpha. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Omega, economics club, the Hilltoppers dramatic organization, student forum, social committee and intersociety board.
He was first sergeant of the Army Reserve unit on campus and served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He started his career in sales with Shell Oil Company and went on to have a long career in sales and marketing management at Shell, Swank Motion Pictures and Psychological Associates.
The Damsgaards had three daughters, Susan Damsgaard-Brand 鈥�81, Kristine Damsgaard and Beth Damsgaard Rodriguez. Susan and their granddaughter, Rachel Brand 鈥�18, carried on the family鈥檚 legacy as IC alumni. He was 88 when he died March 23, 2022.
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Lanie Cooper Kepler 鈥�12, Brady Kepler 鈥�12 and Bailey Cooper 鈥�18
founded the KASE Project. It is a central 同性恋色情 non-profit dedicated to supporting the autism community. They installed a playground communication board at Southwind Park in Springfield for children with limited verbal speech to enjoy the park with their peers.
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Renee Price '15
Renee Price is a behavioral health technician at Wexford Health Sources in Springfield, Ill.
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Allen Miggins '15
Allen Miggins is a student affairs specialist at Harrison College in Fort Wayne, Ind.
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Ryan Flynn '15
Ryan Flynn has been selected a Trinity Fellow at Marquette College in Milwaukee, Wis., where he will major in public service with a specialization in nonprofit administration. The Trinity Fellows Program is a graduate public fellowship program dedicated to developing urban leaders with a commitment to social and economic justice.
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Madeline Ericson '14
Madeline Ericson is the director of marketing for Llywelyn鈥檚 Pub in St. Louis, Mo.
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Spencer Campbell '13
Spencer Campbell was promoted to commercial lender with Prairie State Bank & Trust in Champaign, Ill.
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Ross Barker '13
Ross Barker is an agronomy account manager for Landmark Services Cooperative headquartered in Cottage IC mentors serve as reference for ethical legal practice Grove, Wis. Ross will maintain a territory near Evansville and Juda, Wis., and Warren, Ill., where he will sell, order and deliver seed, fertilizer, crop protection and other services.
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Willie Barefield '13
Willie Barefield is an admission counselor at DePaul University in Chicago, Ill.
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Katie O鈥橞rien '11
Katie O鈥橞rien is the school support manager at Easterseals Academy in Rockford, Ill.
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Mathilda Edge '11
Mathilda Edge placed third at the Central Region Finals of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions held at the Music Institute of Chicago in Evanston last November. The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music student will perform in the Schwabacher Summer Concert in the title role in Massenet鈥檚 鈥淭ha茂s鈥� at the Merola Opera Program this summer in San Francisco, Calif.
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Megan Kruse '10
Megan Kruse is the new principal at PORTA Jr. High School in Petersburg, Ill.
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Denise Pachlhofer Klemm '10
Denise Pachlhofer Klemm is a behavioral health consultant for Memorial Physicians Services in Springfield, Ill. Denise became a licensed clinical social worker in December.
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Joseph Calmese '10
Joseph Calmese is vice president at Mark Andy Inc. in St. Louis, Mo.
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Laura Masko Worsell '09
Laura Masko Worsell earned a Master of Advanced Study degree in American media and popular culture from Arizona State University.
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Aaron Taft '09
Aaron Taft is a commercial manager for Archer Daniels Midland in Quincy, Ill.
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Wes Joseph '09
Wes Joseph is an associate insurance broker at AmWINS Group in Chicago, Ill.
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Ryne Fiorito '09
Ryne Fiorito was named Young Engineer of the Year by the Capital Chapter of the 同性恋色情 Society of Professional Engineers. Ryne is a civil engineer at Hanson Professional Services Inc. in Springfield, Ill.
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Luke Scroggins '08
Luke Scroggins is a staff accountant for Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote & Flynn Ltd. in Jacksonville, Ill.
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Dr. Julia Ossler '08
Dr. Julia Ossler is an assistant professor of science at Lincoln College in Lincoln, Ill.
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Britta Thornton '07
Britta Thornton is a solo attorney providing low bono and legalistic representation to low-income clients in the areas of family law, landlord-tenant and housing law, municipal defense and small claims appeals. She is also an adjunct professor of English at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Mo.
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Peter Jennings '07
Peter Jennings is the new offensive coordinator for Rhodes College football in Memphis, Tenn.