Hometown: Shelbyville, Illinois
Major: Political Science
Future Plans: Attend law school and become involved in politics

Hometown: Wauconda, Illinois
Major: Biology
Future Plans: Become a dentist

Hometown: Schaumburg, Illinois
Major: Psychology
Future Plans: Pursue a master’s degree in clinical psychology

Hometown: Chatham, Illinois
Major: Business Administration (Marketing Concentration)
Future Plans: Work in the marketing field

Halle Stuart enjoys the “close-knit community” at the University of Illinois Springfield. She is a worship leader for the Christian Student Fellowship and is currently interning at Springfield Memorial Hospital in the Marketing-Communications Department assisting with the hospital’s ongoing rebranding project. She chose UIS because it was close to home. Following graduation, she plans to look for employment in the marketing field.

Katie Brethorst loves history and theatre! The University of Illinois Springfield junior recently wrote her own play about the life Susan Lawrence Dana, who commissioned Springfield’s famous Frank Lloyd Wright home, and performed it on campus. Brethorst is also involved in the UIS Theatre Program, works for the Sangamon Auditorium Ticket Office, and is a staff writer for the student newspaper.

Hometown: Streamwood, Illinois
Major: Psychology
Future Plans: Earn his master’s degree in mental health counseling

Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Major: Medical Laboratory Science
Future Plans: Earn a master’s degree in public health

Hometown: Robbins, Illinois
Majors: Global Studies and Legal Studies
Future Plans: Attend law school

Hometown: Houston, Texas
Majors: Exercise Science and Psychology
Future Plans: Coach volleyball, earn a master’s degree in psychology

Hometown: Chatham, Illinois
Major: Communication
Future Plans: Work as a public relation specialist