Graduation 2023

start date

october 6 2021 | 6:30pm

congratulations class of 2023! 

Trinity Church would like to celebrate with those graduating who attend Trinity Church or Refuge! We are so excited to see where God takes you as you enter this new chapter in your life! 







2023 COLLEGE GRADUATES

Lindsey Anderson | Daughter of Teri Boudreau

Graduate of Eastern Illinois University  College Degree: Sociology

Future Plans: Relocating to Albuquerque, NM for Master’s Program


Tessah Downs | Daughter of Tony & Tricia Downs

Graduate of Illinois State University  College Degree: 2nd LT Active-Duty Armor Officer

Future Plans: Park and Recreation Administration – Recreational Therapy

 

Thomas Gray | Son of Charles & Kristen Gray

Graduate of Illinois State University  College Degree: Computer Science    

Future Plans: Moving to Cincinnati, OH to work for Siemens 

 

Kimberly Hall | Daughter of Greg & Joyce Hall

Graduate of Purdue University College Degree: Nursing School (Degree #2)

Future Plans: IUPUI School of Nursing (starting in May) for Health & Human Services Bachelor’s

 

Brandon Olson | Son of Mark & Lynne Olson

Graduate of SIUE School of Pharmacy    Future Plans: Internship in Peoria 

 

Yamei Rohlfs 

Graduate of Western Governor University College Degree: Organizational Leadership

Future Plans: Continuing working for Banyan Heartland


2023 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

 Leah Albright | Daughter of Kristina Albright & Travis Albright

Graduate of Clifton Central High School

Fall Plans: Kankakee Community College   Major: Respiratory therapist

 

John Ahlden | Son of Jason & Julie Ahlden

Graduate of Iroquois West High School

Fall Plans: Monmouth College  Major: Psychology

 

Damian Bailey | Son of Josh & Rachel Bailey

Graduate of Clifton Central High School

Fall Plans: Colorado Mesa University  Major: Criminal Justice & Minor in Psychology

Future Plans: Pursue dreams of bull riding.


ChiAyden Cipra | Son of Ann Gonzalez & Ryan Tyler

Graduate of Hoopeston Area High School  Fall Plans: Military

 

Evan Donnelly | Son of Mark Donnelly & Aubree Donnelly

Graduate of Clifton Central High School

Fall Plans: Kankakee Community College Major: Criminal Justice 

 

Jaiden Ehmen | Son of Duane & Mindy Ehmen

Graduate of Iroquois West High School

Fall Plans: Olivet Nazarene University  Major: Cyber Security / Computer Networking

 

Kelsey Gioja | Daughter of Phil & Laura Gioja

Graduate of Watseka Community High School

Fall Plans: Kankakee Community College    Major: Psychology


Alana Gray | Daughter of Charles & Kristen Gray

Graduate of Clifton Central High School

Fall Plans: Kankakee Community College then transfer to 4-year college   Major: Nurse Anesthetist


Jackson Harrington | Son of Victoria Harrington & Mike Jones

Graduate of Clifton Central High School

Fall Plans: Work full time & go to school for welding

 

Evan Izquierdo | Son of Erami & Kara Izquierdo

Graduate of Iroquois West High School

Fall Plans: Governor State University

 

Kamden Kimmel | Son of Kris & Kristen Kimmel

Graduate of Iroquois West High School

Fall Plans: Illinois State University  Major: Cyber Security

 

Haven Maple | Daughter of Matt & Lindsey Maple

Graduate of Watseka Community High School

Fall Plans: Kankakee Community College – General Studies

 

Caleb Meister | Son of Eric & Sara Meister

Graduate of Clifton Central High School

Fall Plans: Illinois State University    Major: Cyber Security

 

Elena Newell | Daughter of Kirby & Jane Newell 

Graduate of Watseka Community High School

Fall Plans: Hope College  Major: Social Work & Ministry


Dakotah Parr | Son of Joe & Jess Parr

Graduate of St. Anne High School

Fall Plans: University of Idaho   Major: Wildlife Resources & Fire Ecology


Jesika Pollock | Daughter of Rick & Michelle Pollock

Graduate of Lightpath Christian Academy Homeschool

Fall Plans: Looking into colleges for Criminal Law                                            


Natalie Prairie | Daughter of Jason & Heather Prairie

Graduate of Bishop McNamara 

Fall Plans: Eastern Michigan University & join rowing team

 

Adelynn Scharp | Daughter of Jason & Korene Scharp

Graduate of Iroquois West High School

Fall Plans: Illinois State University  Major: Elementary Education

 

Kylie Smith | Daughter of James & Meggan Smith

Graduate of Clifton Central High School

College Plans: Bachelors in Health & Human Services    Major: Physical Therapy

 

Otto Smith | Son of Charlie & Sandie Smith

Graduate of Hoopeston Area High School

Fall Plans: Indiana State University 

Major: Actuary & Aerospace Engineering     Future Plans: Purdue for Nuclear & Aerospace Engineering 

 

Elizabeth Wittenborn | Daughter of Sean & Rebecca Wittenborn

Graduate of Watseka Community High School

Fall Plans: Purdue University    Major: Pharmaceutical Sciences

 

Brynlee Wright | Daughter of Chad & Kylie

Graduate of Milford High School

Fall Plans: Kankakee Community College on a softball scholarship    Major: Secondary Education