RIPON – Jillian Heidenreich, Monroe, is part of the class of 2021 and will be graduating in May. Heidenreich is majoring in Anthropology with minors in Spanish and Philosophy. The parents of Heidenreich are William Heidenreich, Monroe, and Beth Heidenreich, Monroe.

Heidenreich will attend Madison College to complete a post-baccalaureate paralegal program and then attend law school. 

“I think that the most important lesson I learned from Ripon College is not to underestimate myself,” she said. “I spent a lot of time my freshman year thinking that it wasn’t worth it to apply for opportunities that I didn’t think I was qualified for, but during my sophomore year I pushed myself and got the opportunity to have on-campus internships, jobs and a leadership position in Kappa Delta. I want to maintain this mentality as I approach law school and the rest of my life.” 

She said her favorite memories are “just the small moments with my friends, like our occasional late-night McDonald’s runs.”