Poway Native Taylor Chin Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Whittier College

San Diego Area Residents Graduates with Distinction from Whittier College

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Taylor Chin '11

WHITTER, CA (05/20/2011)(readMedia)-- As a Whittier Poet Chin was the editor-in-chief of the campus newspaper, the Quaker Campus. In addition, a member of the national biology and chemistry honor societies, Chin conducted advanced research in chemistry with mentor Professor Ralph Isovitsch. He co-wrote and article with Professors Isovitsch (Whittier College) and Frank Fronczek (Louisiana State Universtiy) published in the professional journal, Acta Crystallographica.

Most recently, Chin presented research at the spring 2011 National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Anaheim.

Richard "Maxwell" Gallo, San Diego, CA - Theatre and Communications Arts Major: Gallo played the lead in Whittier's 2011 productions of Scapin and Rent-the musical. As a result of his outstanding performances Gallo received two nominations to participate in the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship competition at the 2012 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Regional Festival.

Additional San Diego Area Graduates:

  • Ashley Graham, San Diego, CA – Kinesiology and Leisure Science
  • Bryce Holewinski, San Diego, CA – English
  • Constance Joel, Encenitas, CA -- Kinesiology and Leisure Science/Art (double major), Academic Distinction in the Major
  • Marissa Mae Brook King, Imperial Beach – Child Development, Cum Laude, Academic Distinction in the Major
  • Kristina Merlino, Jamul, CA – Psychology, Academic Distinction in the Major
  • Prickett Mitchell, Poway, Business Administration
  • Robert Nihei, La Mesa, CA – Kinesiology and Leisure Science
  • Madison Stern, San Diego, CA – Business Administration
  • Jordan Van Norman, San Diego, CA – Sociology./Anthropology
  • Andres Villalpando, Poway, CA – Chemistry

Founded by Quakers in 1887, Whittier College is an independent, four-year college offering a traditional liberal arts program integrated with both professional and pre-professional courses of study. With an emphasis on diversity, community, and curricular innovation, the College's primary mission is to endow students with the education, skills, and values appropriate for global leadership and service. Whittier College is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).