Category: Class of 2020
We’re still here: Heidi DeCaluwe ’20
Her experience working in the theatre department will stand her in good stead when Heidi DeCaluwe ’20 of West Bend, Wisconsin, goes on to graduate school this fall. She will be studying for a master’s of fine arts in costume design and production at the University of Arkansas. At Ripon, she is a theatre major […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Abel Gonzalez Rodriguez ’20
After graduation, Abel Gonzalez Rodriguez ’20 of Homestead, Florida, will work for the IT department at Ripon College for the summer, and then look for a regular job. He is majoring in mathematics with a focus on computer science, with a minor in Spanish. “What I take with me from Ripon is that we need […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Morgan Exner ’20
Finishing the semester off campus has been challenging for Ripon College senior Morgan Exner of Janesville, Wisconsin. “It is a tough position to be in,” she says. “I thought online classes wouldn’t be too bad, but they are terrible and working in a home environment does not work well compared to the school environment. So, […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Mya Yupar Oo ’20
After graduation, Mya Yupar Oo ’20 of Rangoon, Myanmar, will be seeking a job and opportunities, hopefully in the field of consulting. She is a business management major with a communication minor. “The most important lesson from Ripon College is to break my comfort zone and try out different things,” she says. “This could mean […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Katelyn Kabacinski ’20
This summer, Katelyn Kabacinski ’20 of Green Bay, Wisconsin, will begin an accelerated BSN program at Bellin College in Green Bay to become a registered nurse. At Ripon, she is majoring in biology with a minor in psychology. While finishing the semester remotely, “I’ve been spending lots of time with family and my dogs,” she […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Ryan Bansemer ’20
Ryan Bansemer ’20 of West Allis, Wisconsin, plans to attend graduate school and also has applied for the next class as a conservation warden with the State of Wisconsin. He also has an interest in pursuing forensics and working in a crime lab. At Ripon, “I definitely learned how to manage my time,” he says. […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Megan Rupnik ’20
In the fall, Megan Rupnik ’20 of Delavan, Wisconsin, will be attending the University of Nevada, Reno’s Interdisciplinary Social Psychology Ph.D. program. She is a psychology major and graduated after the fall semester. The most important lesson she learned at Ripon College, she says, is “that it is OK to have passions in a wide […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Zelina Zimmerman ’20
After taking a year off to work after graduation, Zelina Zimmerman ’20 of Deerfield, Wisconsin, will apply to nursing programs for the following year. At Ripon, she is majoring in biology with a minor in history. “The most important lesson from Ripon College that I am taking into my future would be not being afraid […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Katelyn Spaeth ’20
Katelyn Spaeth ’20 of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, hopes to teach children with disabilities. She has been finishing up her special education certification and student teaching over the past year and is coping with the restrictions of the current COVID-19 pandemic. “Living at home while finishing up my student teaching has been motivating,” she says. “I will […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Maya Petersen ’20
Maya Petersen ’20 of Emerald, Wisconsin, plans to take a gap year to gain some work experience before attending either medical school or graduate school for chemistry. She is majoring in chemistry and Spanish. “In my time at Ripon, I learned to never doubt my capabilities,” she says. “At the start of many semesters, I […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Mariah Stiemsma ’20
After graduation, Mariah Stiemsma ’20 of New Berlin, Wisconsin, plans to continue work on the board of directors of the Saving Sully Dog Rescue and to find employment in the greater Oshkosh area. “Eventually, I hope to apply to a veterinary medicine program as animal care and welfare is a strong passion of mine,” she […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Riley Printz ’20
In the fall, Riley Printz ’20 of Rosholt, Wisconsin, will be attending Marquette Law School. At Ripon, he is majoring in history with a minor in politics and government. “The biggest thing I learned while attending Ripon was to continue working in the face of adversity,” he says. “I am coping with being off campus […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Kitara Harsh ’20
The COVID-19 pandemic has put some future plans on hold for Ripon College senior Kitara Harsh of Montello, Wisconsin. She says, “I will be entering the workforce or interning, but my job offer and potential internship have been put on an indefinite hold due to COVID-19.” She is majoring in psychology major with minors in […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Johanna Wigand ’20
Johanna Wigand ’20 of West Allis, Wisconsin, hopes to work in child welfare in Milwaukee. She is majoring in sociology with a minor in psychology. “I think the biggest thing I learned at Ripon that I will carry with me is how important it is to make connections and network,” she says. “I can confidently […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Eric Doll ’20
After graduation, Eric Doll ’20 of West Bend, Wisconsin, will secure summer employment and then student teach in the fall. He is majoring in exercise science-physical education with minors in educational studies, health and adapted physical education. “The most important lesson I learned at Ripon is that you have to put in the work to […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Emily Tetzlaff ’20
In the fall, Emily Tetzlaff ’20 of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, will be attending Pacific University to pursue a doctor of optometry degree. At Ripon, she is majoring in chemistry-biology with minors in Spanish and business management. “The greatest skill Ripon College has allowed me to develop is an ability to overcome mental hurdles,” Tetzlaff says. “I […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Grace Sullivan ’20
A career in music is being planned by Grace Sullivan ’20 of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. At Ripon, she is majoring in music with a minor in business management. She plans to continue teaching voice, cello and piano from her music studio in Oshkosh. “One of the most important lessons I’ve learned at Ripon College is that […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Timbre Shilts ’20
During the off-campus end to the semester, Timbre Shilts ’20 of Kenosha, Wisconsin, is getting practical experience. She is double majoring in early childhood/middle childhood education and psychology. While all public schools have been closed in the state of Wisconsin, “I am currently helping families in Wisconsin by tutoring elementary students virtually, whether it be […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Jessica Luhman ’20
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed employment plans for Jessica Luhman ’20 of Barneveld, Wisconsin. “After graduation, I had a full-time job lined up with an art gallery, Levee Contemporary, in Princeton, Wisconsin,” she says. “With our uncertain circumstances recently, I lost the job, but I am hoping to return once this all gets better.” She […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.
We’re still here: Morgan Hoffmann ’20
The most important lesson learned at Ripon College is to not take things for granted. Cherish every moment and every memory made,” says Morgan Hoffmann ’20 of Waupun, Wisconsin. Of the off-campus end to the semester, Hoffmann says, “I am coping well with ending my college career off campus, but I am sad at the […]
Posted by Dale Devries in Class of 2020, Student.