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  Andrea Raila, Interview with Melissa Newman, 2022

  Andrea Raila was a Social Economics major and graduated from Mundelein in 1983. Andrea remembers starting out as a Fine Arts major for her first three years with a minor in English, but after taking micro- and macroeconomics with Sister Mary Paul Frances Bailey, BVM, Andrea knew that was what she needed to be studying. Andrea was greatly influenced by the impassioned stances she saw her professors advocating for. She talks about memorable moments with Sister Irene Meyers, Bill Hill, Dan Vaillancourt, and Sister Ann Harrington. Andrea talks about getting into cartooning and becoming an anonymous cartoonist for an elected official for 25 years. This official went on to become Governor of Illinois. She had remarkable experiences through the influential speakers that the faculty brought to give lectures at Mundelein, including Mother Theresa and Cesar Chavez. Andrea talks about how Mundelein has shaped the person and businesswoman she is today. Content Note: These collections may include language or descriptions of events that may be upsetting to some users.
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  Susan Markgraf, Interview with Melissa Newman, 2021

  Susan Johnson Markgraf was a public relations and journalism major and graduated from Mundelein in 1983. She had a publication in the Student Magazine Review, worked as an administrative assistant to Vera Hastings in the Chemistry department, operated an elevator in the Skyscraper, and lived in Coffey Hall for three years. She talks about how she greatly respected and was influenced by her professors, especially Betty Prevender, her journalism professor. They gave her the confidence in realizing that she could do anything! Sue also fonding remembers studying on the rocks by the lakeshore, going to Hamilton’s for burgers and pizza with her friends, the engagement ceremonies held in Coffey Hall, and the bond she created with her floormates. Sue asserts that her time at Mundelein significantly prepared her for her professional life in public relations and media marketing. There are lessons and memories from Mundelein that she still utilizes in her professional career to this day. Content Note: These collections may include language or descriptions of events that may be upsetting to some users.