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May 25, 2021

The Modern Announces Class of 2021 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

The Modern College of Design will recognize 12 graduates as valedictorians or salutatorians at the Commencement36 ceremony on Sunday, June 6, 2021.

Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Design Leadership:

• Madison Hosier, Valedictorian

• Shelby Miller, Valedictorian

• Cassie Rapier, Valedictorian

• Angelica Weimer, Valedictorian

• Megan Carpenter, Salutatorian

Graduating with an Associate of Applied Business in Design:

• Valerie Baker, Valedictorian

• Karleen Goffinett, Valedictorian

• Hannah Peterson, Valedictorian

• Alexia Woodward, Valedictorian

• Summer Wysong, Valedictorian

• Tanner Conway, Salutatorian

• Kimberly Solon, Salutatorian

This year marks an important milestone for The Modern as they award their first Bachelor’s Degrees. Innovative courses in design thinking, UI/UX, and entrepreneurship have taken students’ skills to an entirely new level.    

“I am continually impressed by the creativity, intelligence, and persistence exhibited by our valedictorians and salutatorians this year,” shared Chief Academic Officer Korinne Toadvine. “I know their futures will be filled with challenging and rewarding experiences in the design industry.”

The Modern invites the community to view the work of all graduating students at the Reveal36 Professional and Community Exhibition at The Modern College of Design’s Kettering campus on Friday, June 4, 2021, from 11:30 am–3:00 pm. Please visit themodern.edu/events/the-modern-releases-details-for-reveal36-and-commencement-ceremony to RSVP and for more details.

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