BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WELCOME
Norma Edith García Vicky Santana Mary Ann Pacheco Gary Mendez Madeline Shapiro Caroline Carroll Student Trustee, 2013‐14 Teresa Dreyfuss Superintendent/President Academic Affairs
presents
Outstanding
Students
2013-14
Special Thank you
A Celebration of
Student Achievement
Academic Affairs wishes to thank our esteemed Faculty, Staff , Administrators, Facilities Staff, Printing Services, and Carlos Monteros in Audio Visual for assistance in making this event possible. F r i d ay, M ay 16 , 2 014
Academic Affairs
Phone: 562-908-3402
www.riohondo.edu
What does it mean to be an
“outstanding” student?
Rio hondo college
Congratulations on being named an Outstanding Student for
2013-14! A faculty member at Rio Hondo College has
nominated you for your impressive performance in the
classroom. And, since you are actually receiving an award this
morning, it means several instructors agreed you were the
most deserving student in their department this year. But what
does it really mean to be “outstanding”?
“Outstanding” means, among many things, “standing out.” The
dictionary uses the terms “prominent . . . conspicuous . . or
striking.” In this case, it means your academic achievements
“stood out” among in your classes this year. Compared to
others, you excelled academically, and indeed
you were noticed!
“Outstanding” is also defined as “distinguished.” This implies
more than just “standing out.” Distinguished people possess
something more than a strong mind or special talent or physical
ability--they apply themselves in ways that are
unique and
inspiring.
So this morning we gather to celebrate the uniquely inspiring
way in which you have stood out as a student at Rio Hondo.
We honor you not only for what you have done, but for the
distinguished person you have become in your pursuit of
learning. Each of you seeks truth and knowledge for a special
reason. And for this, we consider you truly “outstanding”!
Kenn Pierson, Ph.D.
Vice President, Academic Affairs
Administrators
Teresa Dreyfuss, M.B.A. Superintendent/President Kenn Pierson, Ph.D. Vice President, Academic Affairs
Henry Gee, M.A. Vice President, Student Services Philip Luebben , CPA, JD Interim Vice President, Finance and Business
Deans Arts & Cultural Programs ‐ Chris Guptill, Ed.D. Behavioral & Social Sciences ‐ Rebecca Green, M.A. *Business ‐ Ygnacio Flores, Ed.D. Career & Technical Education ‐ Mike Slavich, M.A. Communications & Languages ‐ Robert Holcomb, Ph.D. Counseling & Student Success ‐ Mike Muñoz, Ed.D. Health Science & Nursing ‐ Connie Austin, M.S.N. *Library & Instructional Support ‐ Robert Holcomb, Ph.D. Math & Sciences ‐ Karen Koos, M.A. Kinesiology, Dance, and Athletics ‐ Steve Hebert, M.Ed. Public Safety ‐ Ygnacio Flores, Ed.D. Public Safety ‐ Don Mason, M.S. (Associate Dean) Student Affairs ‐ Dyrell Foster, Ed.D. *Student Success & Retention ‐ Barbara Salazar, M..A. (Assistant Dean) * interim or acting status
Directors & Managers Admissions & Records, Judy Pearson, M.A. Disabled Student Programs & Services, Mark Matsui, M.S.
Facilities Services, James Poper, B.S., R.A.
Financial Aid, Elizabeth Coria, M.A.
TRiO, Zolita Fisher, Ph.D. The Outstanding Students of
2013-14 reflect the
Program
Vision, Mission, and Values of Welcome
Teresa Dreyfuss, Superintendent/President
Vision ‐ Rio Hondo College strives to be an exemplary California Community College, meeting the learning needs of its changing and growing population and developing a state‐of‐the‐art campus to serve future generations. Mission ‐ Rio Hondo College is committed to the success of its diverse students and commu‐
nities by providing dynamic educational op‐
portunities and resources that lead to associ‐
ate degrees, certificates, transfer, career and technical pathways, basic skills proficiency, and lifelong learning. Values ‐ Rio Hondo College Values: 
Quality Teaching and Learning 
Student Access and Success 
Diversity and Equity 
Fiscal Responsibility 
Integrity and Civility Greetings
Kenn Pierson, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Paul Arellano , Alpha Gamma Sigma President 2013-14
Presentation of Certificates
Closing remarks
Kenn Pierson, Vice President of Academic Affairs
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This morning’s awards were
sponsored by
Academic Affairs with
assistance from
alpha gamma sigma (ags)
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Recipients by Academic
Discipline
Recipients by Academic
Discipline
Arts & Cultural Programs Health Science & Nursing Music………………………………………………………………..….Evan Puig
Theatre Arts…………….……………...…………………………Michael Garcia
Visual Arts ………………………...………………………….Daniela Rodriguez
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) ………………………………..Chelsea Garvin
Certified Nursing Assistant (Acute CNA & HHA Programs)………….Vanessa Cuevas
Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN)…...…………………..…….Laura Cimpoaie
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Anthropology………………………………………………………..Analisa Rivera
Child Development………………………………………………..Samuel Aguilar
Human Services……………………………………………………Liana Sanchez
Philosophy…………………………………………………….…………Lewis Vigil
Political Science………………………………………………….Kimberly Ortega
Political Science………………………………………………………Michael Law
Psychology …………………………………………..……………..Veronica Volz
Honors Transfer ……………………………………………………….Billy Wong
Kinesiology, Dance and Athletics Student Athlete of the Year (Women’s Basketball)………… Shelvena Turner
Student Athlete of the Year (Baseball)………………................Jesus Caporal
Dancer of the Year…..……………………….……………......Cynthia Gonzalez
Mathematics & Sciences Biology……………………………………………………………….Celso Gomez
Chemistry……………………………………………………………...Thao Luong
Mathematics…………………………………………………………Trevor Green
Environmental Technology..…………………………………………..Alex Chau
Physics……………………………………………………………..Michael Castro
Business & Applied Technology Accounting…………………………………………………..……...Duyen Nguyen
Architecture & Architectural Drawing……………….……………..Jarely Fausto
Automotive Technology.. …………………………………………...Jose Chavez
Civil Design Drawing Technology.……………………………...Alejandra Bravo
Computer Information Technology….…………………………………..Binh Pho
Engineering Design Drafting………………………………………...Pedro Lopez
Geographic Information Systems Technology.…………………Adam Eversole
Heavy Equipment Maintenance….……………………………Francisco Osorio
Public Safety Administration of Justice…………………………….……...Alejandra Sandoval
Fire Academy……………………………………………….……...Trevor Mowad
Emergency Medical Technician………………………………..…..Charles Gail
Wildland Fire Academy………………………………………..Mathew Dunagan
Communications & Languages Composition…...…………………………………………………...Aaron Gamboa
Creative Writing…..……………………………………………….Sandra Velarde
ESL…………….…………………………………………………..….Thuy Nguyen
French…………………………………………………………..….Melissa Schultz
Journalism………..…………………………………………….…...Krystyn Bristol
LAC……..……..………………………………………………....Shawn Placencia
Library.……………………………………………………………....Dustin Olague
Literature……....…………………………………………………..Sophia Nguyen
Mass Media……...……………………………………………………..David Loza
Reading……………………………………………….……………..Maria Hrebien
Spanish………………………...……………………………………..Gloria Burns
Speech (Forensics)……...……………………………….……….Juan Guerrero
Speech (Public Speaking)…………………………...………...Johnathan Meza
Student Services Special Programs CalWORKs……………………………………………...………Rocio Velazquez
CARE Program…………………………………………………...Sandra Lucero
DSPS………………………….…………………………...……...Patrick Aceves
EOP&S……………………………………………………….………….Hien Luu
Student Support Services/TRiO Program……………...……...Leonila Garcia
Alpha Gamma Sigma Sherri Hollis
Yi-Wei Ng