Oak Park alumni graduate from college together

Four Class of 2001 Oak Park High School graduates passed another academic milestone together, graduating from Chapman University on Sat., May 21. Evan Williams, Kurt Ketchum, Chad Kessler and Jenny Friedricks attended Oak Park schools (elementary through high school) from 1988 to 2001.

Kurt Ketchum, Evan Williams, Chad KesslerJenny Friedricks, the daughter of Steve and Linda Friedricks, earned a B.A. in communications with an emphasis in public relations.

Kurt Ketchum, the son of Kevin and Marti Ketchum, earned a B.S. in business administration with an emphasis in management and marketing.

Chad Kessler, the son of David Kessler and Catherine and Cory Palka, earned a B.S. in business administration with an emphasis in management and marketing.

Evan Williams, the son of Evan and Suzana Williams, graduated cum laude with university honors and earned a B.S. in business administration with an emphasis in management and marketing. Evan also received the Presidential Scholar award.