Calling All Alumni of Spectrum!
We are updating our Alumni information and want to know what you have been up to since you left Spectrum. Please send us your information and any news to d.mershon@spectrumschool.org. We look forward to reconnecting with you all!
What are some of our Alumni Doing Now?
Spectrum philosophy encourages the development of thinking skills, problem solving, and the skills essential for life-long authentic learning. There is an expected adjustment time for any student making a change, but the students who leave make that adjustment easily and generally do very well. The majority of Spectrum students also go on to be active participants in extracurricular school activities. Many assume high school leadership positions. Our students develop the skills necessary for learning how to learn, and are confident, well-rounded students.
Spectrum alumni can be found at top colleges and universities all over the country, and some are doing interesting and exciting things all over the world.
Hannah Schmitt- graduated from Spectrum in 2005
Hannah will be attending IMSA(Illinois Math and Science Academy) in 2008. Hannah is the 4th student to be accepted at IMSA from Spectrum School.
Michael Schmitt-graduated from Spectrum in 2002
Michael will be graduating from IMSA in 2007 and will be attending Carnegie-Mellon University where he will pursue a double major in Mechanical Engineering and Russian.
Erin Spears-Rivzi-studied at Butler University in Indianapolis from 2000-2004. She received a B.A. in Theatre with an emphasis on performance and a minor was in Telecommunication arts (focus on media studies). She received two Best Actress nominations for performances my senior year and was invited to serve as a student designer on multiple shows. She spent a year as a performer and costume designer for the sketch comedy theatre SHADOWBOX CABARET in Kentucky. Erin continues to perform in Rockford and the Chicagoland area and teachs acting workshops for children and high school students on the side.
Landis Huffman-1986 to 1993 Graduated from Purdue University in 2004 with a BS in Electrical Engineering and with the highest distinction. He worked as a Research Engineer at the MITRE Corp. for a year and a half before deciding to return to his alma mater for a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in January, 2006.
Landis says he very much appreciates the educational experience at Spectrum.
"I feel that Spectrum's strength lies in the push of creativity and free thinking. I have committed myself to a technical field and feel that Spectrum's strong emphasis on the arts was influential and set the stage to shape me into a stronger, well-rounded thinker."
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