Glen Ellyn residents are Part of Elmhurst College's Class of 2012

More than 600 students were awarded bachelor's degrees at 2012 commencement ceremony, and 92 earned master's degrees.

Each graduate received his or her diploma from S. Alan Ray, Elmhurst College’s 13th president and chairman of the Elmhurst College Board of Trustees.

Alumna Rita Athas, Class of ’76 and president of World Business Chicago, delivered the commencement address titled “Endless Possibilities.” Athas also is professor and director of the college’s Center for Business and Economics.

Degrees are bachelor's unless otherwise indicated, and honors are noted as follows:

*** Summa Cum Laude
**Magna Cum Laude
*Cum Laude

The following local students earned degrees from Elmhurst College:

From Glen Ellyn
Sheryl L. Robinson-Flugel*, managerial communication; Melissa J. Peterson, business administration; Nicholas J. Summers, physical education; Dana M. Giuseffi, English; Christopher M. Poulakos, psychology, criminal justice; Kelsey N. Johnson**, business administration, psychology; Matthew R. Ingraffia, management; Maureen C. Tomiello, master of science in nursing; Dana M. Giuseffi, English; Cassandra L. Martin, management; Nataliya Pistryak***, nursing