Graedel's achievements

On May 11, 2013, Ilea Graedel graduated with distinction from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester, MA, recieving two Bachelor of Science degrees in Aerospace and Engeneering and Professional Writing.

The night prior to graduation she was elected to deliver an address at the Baccalaureate ceremony for students and families. Ilea talked about striving to achieve great feats, but not forgetting that simple tasks can have the greatest impact.

She was an employee with the WPI undergraduate admissions office, a member of the Society of Women Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Student Support Network and an officer in Colleges Agianst Cancer, the Accessability Alliance and Phi Sigma Sigma Women's Fratnernity.

Ilea now heads to San Franciso to start work as a marketing and business consultant for an engineering/ computer company.

Just fice days after his sister's graduation, Dylan Graedel recieved the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor pin atop the hill known as The Reaper at Camp Pendelton outside San Diego, CA. This symbolized the completion of his training with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and he earned the title United States Marine. On May 24, he officallly graduated bootcamp as a private in the Marine Corps.

He recieved ten days leave before heading back to Camp Pendlton to complete Military Combat Training. He will graduate on July 2 and is currently awaiting orders for his next training location.

Dylan's task in the Marine Corp is Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Specialist. While at boot camp, he earned the badge of Expert Rifleman on the shooting range and a perfect score on the combat training exam.

Ilea and Dylan's parents are Don and Jill Graedel.