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Jim Spizzo ’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 “Infinity: The Way Out.” 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’s 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 ’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 ’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 “for his devotion to Illinois College as evidenced by thoughtful alumni involvement.” The Damsgaards’ philanthropy made them members of the Julian Monson Sturtevant Society and the Illinois College 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 ’81, Kristine Damsgaard and Beth Damsgaard Rodriguez. Susan and their granddaughter, Rachel Brand ’18, carried on the family’s legacy as IC alumni. He was 88 when he died March 23, 2022.
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Lanie Cooper Kepler ’12, Brady Kepler ’12 and Bailey Cooper ’18
founded the KASE Project. It is a central Illinois 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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Grace Frost '22
started a new position as a staff accountant at Dot Foods.
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Bryce Whinningham '21
started a new position at Walt Disney World.
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Asia Watson '21
started a new position as a field representative at Southern Illinois University, in Carbondale.
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Tiffany Shirkey '21
started a new position at Growmark, Inc., as a social media analyst.
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Dr. Haleigh A. Ray '12
has been awarded a silver medal in the education category of the Chelsea Flower Show in London for her “Finding the Rare Florida Ghost Orchid and More” display.
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Shelby Salzman-Edwards '21
was promoted at work as the residential services supervisor for the Center for Prevention of Abuse / Residential Services.
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Amy Kralik '12
has started a new position as a senior human resources Manager at Medline Industries.
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Leah Reither '21
started a new job at Schuyler County Mental Health as a counselor.
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Dr. Clare Zimmerman '11
a board certified physician in pediatric hematology-oncology, was appointed chair of the Southern Illinois University Medicine Institutional Review Board. She was also named to Springfield Business Journal Forty Under 40 award for 2024.
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Maddy Morgan '21
graduated with her master’s degree in social work and has accepted a full time position in St Louis.
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Maddy Monge '21
earned a master’s degree in social work from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. She was named Graduate Student of the Year for 2023.
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Rachel Macon '11
started a new position as an employee experience business partner at Federal Reserve Financial Services.
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Kayla Graven '11
started a new position as operations coordinator at City of Springfield, Illinois.
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Morgan Mayberry '21
is working a full time position at the Learning Nook as a preschool teacher, and is working towards her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
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Jasaun King '21
graduated from the University of Central Florida with a master’s degree in communication and is a corporate communications officer at the AAA National Office.
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Josh Grant '21
got accepted into McKendree University’s MBA program this spring, earning a graduate assistant job in the athletic department.
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Travis Davis '11
received the Springfield Business Journal Forty Under 40 award.
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Grant Flynn '21
started a new position as Policy and Budget Analyst with the Illinois State Senate Democratic Caucus.
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Kyle Colglazier '11
started a new position as instructional designer at PayPal.
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Colin Edwards '20
was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant in the Army National Guard.