To: All students, faculty, staff, and graduates
Date: April 17, 2023
Subject: Meet City Colleges’ 2023 Valedictorians & Salutatorians
Dear City Colleges community,
As we look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our Class of 2023 associate degree earners, City Colleges of Chicago is proud to recognize a special group of graduates—a valedictorian and salutatorian from each of our seven colleges.
Some are parents, some are immigrants, and some are Star Scholarship recipients. Some are transferring to four-year schools, and some are heading straight into the workforce. While each has a unique story and experience, all of this year’s valedictorians and salutatorians exemplify academic excellence, determination, and perseverance.
Please join us in recognizing the valedictorians and salutatorians named below. You can also learn more about their journeys here.
Harold Washington College
- Valedictorian: Jamiyah Lee
- Salutatorian: Esmeralda Cirilo
Harry S Truman College
- Valedictorian: Jelena Trkuljic
- Salutatorian: Selina Badu
Kennedy-King College
- Valedictorian: Ryan Morgia
- Salutatorian: Mary (Cate) Huguelet
Malcolm X College
- Valedictorian: Kelsey McHugh
- Salutatorian: Chonlatorn Beveridge
Olive-Harvey College
- Valedictorian: Stephanie Meeks
- Salutatorian: Kadi Channell
Richard J. Daley College
- Valedictorian: Christina Bernabe
- Salutatorian: Olga Sanchez
Wilbur Wright College
- Valedictorian: Selvin Tobar
- Salutatorian: Liam Smith
Congratulations again to these outstanding scholars and all of our City Colleges graduates! To learn more about this year’s Commencement Ceremony, visit www.ccc.edu/graduation.
Sincerely,
City Colleges of Chicago