AUTOGRAPHS
Forty-Fourth
Commencement
Cypress College
Cypress College
9200 Valley View St. • Cypress, CA 90630-5897
CypressCollege.edu
May 26, 2011
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PROGRAM
AUTOGRAPHS
Selected Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jazz Band
Directed by Peter Buck, George Beyer
Processional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Class of 2011 and Faculty
Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Ganer
President, Academic Senate
Pomp and Circumstance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edward Elgar
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Michael Kasler
President, Cypress College
Presentation of the Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kennedy High School ROTC
Director, Colonel Mark Breslow
National Anthem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Francis Scott Key
Jamond McCoy – Soloist
Introductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Michael Kasler
Greetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Barbara Dunsheath
President, Board of Trustees
North Orange County Community College District
Greetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Ned Doffoney
Chancellor,
North Orange County Community College District
Greetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danial Shakeri
President, Associated Students
Presentation of Outstanding Graduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Billings
"Class of 2011”
Student Trustee
Presentation of Outstanding Alumnus for 2011.. . . . . . . . Michael Cooper
Cypress College Foundation Board
Message from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Michael Kasler
Presentation of Honorary Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Michael Kasler
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Hood Trim Colors
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maize
Arts, Letters, Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White
Commerce, Accountancy, Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drab
Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lilac
Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Blue
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange
Fine Arts, including Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown
Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russet
Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple
Library Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lemon
Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pink
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apricot
Optometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aquamarine
Oratory (speech) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silver Grey
Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olive Green
Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Blue
Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sage Green
Public Administration, including Foreign Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peacock Blue
Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salmon Pink
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Golden Yellow
Social Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citron
Theology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scarlet
Veterinary Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grey
PROGRAM
Commencement Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy Naftali
Conferring of Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Barbara Dunsheath
Board of Trustees Members assisting with diplomas:
Barbara Dunsheath, Jeffrey P. Brown, Leonard Lahtinen,
Molly McClanahan, Michael Matsuda, Donna Miller, M. Tony Ontiveros
Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faculty Members
Social Science, Carol Lewis
Language Arts, Kathy Llanos
Congratulations to Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Michael Kasler
Cypress College Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . Cypress College Chamber Singers
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Director - Sheridon Ball
Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Graduates of 2011 and Faculty
You're Invited...
(Please remain seated until after Recessional)
While graduation is a celebration of completing an educational journey, we also realize that
learning is a life-long endeavor.
Many of today’s graduates - as well as family members and friends - have educational goals yet
to be attained. With that in mind, Cypress College cordially invites our graduates and guests to
return to the campus to benefit from the broad selection of courses we offer.
Our summer classes begin June 20. The fall semester starts on August 15, with additional
courses beginning the weeks of August 29 and October 17.
Reception for Graduates, Families, and Friends
Immediately Following Ceremony
Compliments of Associated Students
Interpreters for the Hearing Impaired
Sdella Park and Amber Dunn
Please feel free to ask any of our staff here today for any information you would like. And, or
course, details such as the class schedule are available by visiting our campus Website at
http://www.CypressCollege.edu.
Congratulations! We hope to serve you again.
Educational Excellence • A Great Environment • Personal Attention • Value and Quality • A Fun Experience
CypressCollege.edu
(714) 484-7000
9200 Valley View Street • Cypress, CA 90630
info@CypressCollege.edu
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dr. Michael J. Kasler
President, Cypress College
The Commencement ceremony affirms students' search for
knowledge and marks an important educational milestone. It is
based on tradition and ritual established several centuries ago to
provide an occasion for students, faculty, staff, family members
and guests to recognize the achievement of an academic goal. At
Cypress College, this goal is earning an Associate Degree.
By individual path, each graduate has reached this goal and is
now and into the future, one of ours – a Cypress College
graduate. My very best wishes to you for a bright and fulfilling
future as you continue your education, pursue a career, or take
your place in the community. I also encourage you to keep in
touch with your instructors and come back to the campus for a
visit now and then. Congratulations! We are very proud to claim
you as graduates.
THE MEANING OF ACADEMIC DRESS
Academic dress, which includes a gown, a hood, and a mortarboard cap,
originated in the oldest universities and colleges. In fourteenth century
England the statutes of most colleges and universities forbade “excess in
apparel” and prescribed the wearing of a long gown which provided
warmth in the unheated buildings frequented by medieval scholars. The
tailoring of gowns was strictly governed. In the early days of Oxford, any
tailor who departed from the authorized design of the gown, “even by a
nail’s breadth,” was to be punished by the vice chancellor of the university or college. The four basic kinds of degrees awarded by the colleges and
universities are the associate, the bachelor of arts, the master of arts, and
the doctorate. The holders of those degrees are distinguished by their
gowns and the hoods. The associate degree, awarded by community
colleges, signifies completion of two years of specific work.
The Gowns
Most academic gowns are black. The cut of the robe and sleeves, as well
as the trimming, indicates various academic degrees. No trimmings are
permitted on the gowns for the associate, bachelor of arts, or master of
arts degrees. However, the gown worn by those who have earned their
doctorate has a front facing of velvet and three bars of the same velvet
across the sleeves.
Mortarboard Caps
There is no general rule for the position of the tassel on a mortarboard.
However, numerous institutions have required candidates to wear their
tassels on the right side during commencement exercises and to shift them
to the left side at the moment the degrees are conferred. This custom
replaces individual hooding which was practiced many years ago and still
remains in effect at some universities.
The Hoods
Hoods fasten around the neck, drape over the shoulder, and fall down the
back. Historically, hoods had several uses. They were used as a head
covering; a cape; a receptacle for carrying books and other personal items;
and as a bag to collect alms, since most medieval scholars were quite poor.
Hoods are worn by those who have earned the master’s degree or
doctorate. The colors on the hood represent the field of study and
indicate from which college or university the individual received the
degree.
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SUMMER GRADUATES 2010
Cypress College
wishes to express appreciation to the following:
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
Ushers:
Nadine Gharaibeh
Tiffany Asw
Gabriel Zapeda
George Zuniga
CYPRESS COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Podium Flowers provided by:
SECRET GARDEN FLORIST
6076 Lincoln Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
714/827-7999
Stage Greenery provided by:
LAKEWOOD NURSERY
4114 Lincoln Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
714/828-9464
BREA OLINDA NURSERY
2601 Valencia Ave.
Brea, CA 90630
714/993-076
Tuxedos provided by:
CLINTS FORMAL WEAR
8405 LaPalma Avenue
Buena Park, CA
714/523-8472
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Rasha Rawhi Abuqamar*
Karina Jazmin Acevedo
Gregorio Anaya**
Crystal Nicole Anderson
Exequiel Juntilla Ang*
Esmeralda De Jesus Avina*
Genesis Bedoy
Tabitha Leigh Belshe
Gregory Michael Bennett
Sabrina Leeann Bouck*
Ashley Nicole Bowerman
Ben Bright
Anthony R Cabading
Montserrat A Cardona*
April Marie Carter*
Virya Chhom
Mineli Cisneros*
Donna Le Ann Clark
Kla Mishaun Cook*
Alex Jorge Cormalis
Rhonda Jean Council**
Angelina Michelle Davis*
Awilda Delgado
Rita Diaz*
Gina Rizki Effendi
Amanda Joyce Encineas*
Cassie Lynn Fox*
Shelly Rhea Franco*
Stacie Leigh Fuller
Tomohiro Go
Grace Eunhye Ha*
Raymond Alan Hanson
Channing Danielle Hayes
Erik Allen Hempe*
Lisa Gaye Hernandez*
Thomas Anthony Himmelheber*
Kimberly Hutchens
Teresa Maria Ibarra*
Evelyn F Jimenez
Liberty Dawn Johnson
David Charles King*
Elizabeth Melinda King*
Austin James Krehbiel
Christa Lynn Lacombe
Katherine Marie Lauer*
Jennifer Le
Daniel Lee
Rachel Jillian Lefler
Erika Llamas*
Oscar Lozoya
Jerome Nigel Madlambayan*
Justin Andrew Mcguire
Jordan Michael Meadows
Gracie Angelica Melendrez*
Michelle Kathe Montes*
Carla Namiyo Morioka*
Olga Milena Navarro
Warren Travis Nordhagen-Sorenson*
Steven Joshua Norton*
Ruth Osikweme Obidah*
Brittany Anita Jean Oriaz
Ian Pan*
Alicia Parra
Matt Ryan Prince
Sergio Proa
Michelle Ramos
Jason Edward Reiss
Summer Grace-Ann Rhee*
Graciela M. Riadigos*
Nydia Rios
Diana Arlene Rodriguez-Miller*
Anastasia Pauline Rojo
Paul Barry Rosenblum**
James Gary Ross III
Kristian Nicole Saliture*
Morgan Denise Selenak
Martha Servin*
Andrew Lupisan Simbol
Sommer D. Slaughter
Bobbi-Lee Smart*
Charles Lee Smith*
Scott Michael Smith
Erin Leianne Sneed
Wibol Soch
Alyssa Josephine Starkey
Misaki Tajima**
Jonathan Michael Talley*
James Tao*
Jonathan Alex Templeton
Selena Rae Todero
Jacqueline Ngoc Tran**
Kiet T Tran
Jennifer Yoko Tuttle*
Taylor Russell Van Scoy
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SUMMER GRADUATES 2010
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Oh, say! can you see, by the
dawn’s early light
Ruth Vega
Rynel Celi Villanueva
Robin Meri Webb
Nicole Christine Weil*
Truth Wilson
Young Seon Yoon*
Guiyu Zhao**
What so proudly we hailed at
the twilight’s last gleaming;
Whose broad stripes and
bright stars, through
the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched
were so gallantly streaming?
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HONORS (Gold Cords) - based on an overall grade point average of
3.0 - 3.74 during their College career.
** HIGH HONORS (Gold Cords) - based on an overall grade point
average of 3.75 - 4.0 during their College career.
And the rocket’s red glare,
the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night
that our flag was still there:
Oh, say! does that Star-spangled
banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and
the home of the brave?
ALMA MATER
O Alma Mater, Hail with
pride and loyalty,
So sing we now with hearts
uplifted to thy glory.
O Cypress, Thee we love,
Thy spires shall rise above,
Ennobled through the years
with splendor,
Cypress, hail to thee.
- Dr. Clifton Stout (1934 - 1974)
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FALL GRADUATES 2010
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
North Orange County Community College District
Jeffrey P. Brown
Barbara Dunsheath
Leonard Lahtinen
Molly McClanahan
Michael B. Matsuda
Donna Miller
M. Tony Ontiveros
Ryan Billings, Student Trustee, Cypress College
Natalie Beck, Student Trustee, Fullerton College
North Orange County Community College District
Ned Doffoney, Ed.D., Chancellor
Cypress College
Michael J. Kasler, Ed.D., President
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Maha Aboukhzam*
Rasha Rawhi Abuqamar*
Karina Jazmin Acevedo
Bo Akers
Jorge Luis Alcaraz
Garrett Joseph Alves**
Amber Marie Anderson*
Jesse Arellano
Chase Landell Atkinson*
Angkana Aumheaw*
Kelly S Baik*
Brittany Alisha Barsumian
Richard Joseph Bennett*
Nerissa Soriano Black*
Nicole Bogguess
Alyssa Lynn Brunner*
Jamie N Burns
Jaclyn M Calderon*
Kylie Nicole Campbell*
Edward Sevilla Carandang*
Erika Theresa Castaneda*
Monica Nicole Castaneda*
Andrea Maurine Castellano*
Alisia Ann Childress
Haesun Linda Chong*
Carolyn I Cocco
Robin C Cochrane*
Michael Lon Cook
Eyenne B Cruz
Melissa Renee Danna
Laura Roxana Del Campo Sanchez*
Rodinel Enache*
Wendy Yesenia Estrada
Steven Greg Eversole*
James Farrokh-Shahab*
Adrienne Leigh Feilden**
Heather Joy Foy*
Keihla M Frear*
Jane E. M Fuller*
Katrina Sibbaluca Galvez*
Denise Flores Garcia*
Deaundra Givens
Annette Veronica Godinez*
Raquel Xochitlquetzal Gonzalez*
James Edwin Hackett*
Kristine Michelle Hansen*
Grace Marie Hansmeyer*
Erin Noel Hardy
Meghan Aileen Hickam
Phillip Ho
Kimtam T Hoang*
Nicole Lee Hopper
Michele Nicole Howard*
Claire Denise Hutt*
Bertha P Ibarra
Obdulia Islas*
Chiho Ito*
Samantha Pauline Jackson-Varela
Melissa Charlene Johnson
Muriel Kathleen Juenemann
Raafat K Kassem*
Pawan Deep Kaur
Bryce Andrew Kelly
Annie Hyoyeon Kim
Carrie Lynne Klein
Ramon Lee Koeshall*
Lynnda L Laufer*
Alexander Henry Leard
Kristieana Elizabeth Ledesma
Elizabeth Ledezma*
Eunhye Lee*
Sang Ah Lee
Pius Ndobegang Leke*
Marissa Beth Leos*
Elena V Levin*
Angela Christine Leyvas*
Shannon L Lillegard*
Amy Lisa Lin*
Ashley Anna Llanes
Rhonda Natakki Lockhart
Diana Maria Lujan*
Kristopher David Lundeen*
Michelle G Magistrado*
Rina Marie Marcelino
Jessica Ashley Marshall
Claudia Lorena Martinez*
Adele Mata**
Tammy Dawn Mazariego*
Michael Carl Medinger*
Jacqueline Mercado
Terri Lynn Miles*
Vanessa Monroy*
Leticia Morales
Kelsey Arminda Muirhead
Cheryl Lynn Nazworth*
Hieu Thanh Nguyen*
Theresa Thanh Nguyen
Tommy Duy Nguyen
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SASHES
FALL GRADUATES 2010
Yen Thi Hai Nguyen*
John-Raymond A Olarte*
John Tizon Oliva
Denise Christine Osendorf*
Alyson Renee Panik
Tamara Jean Panter-Cirni**
Kimberlee Nichole Paredes
Linta Hasmukhbhai Patel*
Jasmine Perez
Kimmy Pham*
Stacie Michelle Porizek
Tyler William Pratt*
Randip S Rai
Mutiara S Ratu
Galo Ivan Reinoso*
Carmen B Retana
Vina Marual Reyes*
Franchesca Louise Ricottone
Zoraida Ngo Koon Ripors
Kenneth C Rivera
Tiffany Michelle Robertson*
Robert Greg Rodriguez
Carolina M Romero
Eric Gomez Romero
Michael James Ruffalo
Javier Salcedo
Pearl Dathip Sanglab*
Jorge Efrain Saucedo
Harmony J Seville**
Arefa Shaikh
Gary Edward Smith*
Sonia Patricia Solis
Christopher Brent Soske*
Steven Matthew Staple
Patrick Wayne Stedman*
Dominique Shavon Stewart
Iwayan Sumada*
Nikki Knan Sun
Michael Ronald Tanko
Tammie La Trese Thomas
Melissa Jane Thompson*
Shasta Jean Thompson
Andrew Wesley Tolentino*
Phuquoc Tan Tran*
Tina Tran*
Lai Fong Tsoi**
Mao Umeki*
Robert Reuben Urenda*
Vicky Michelle Valderrama
Johanna Vanessa Valiente*
Jessica Denise Vance*
Brent Michael Vanmaanen
Yesenia Villamil*
Christina Rose Villamor*
May Voong*
Saundra Lee White*
Robert Wayne Winters*
Joanne Woo
Jan Wesley Changco Yap
David James Yonehara
GOLD - ALPHA GAMMA SIGMA (AGS)
Alpha Gamma Sigma is a state-wide community college student organization which fosters,
promotes, maintains, and recognizes scholarship. AGS provides scholarships, awards, honors,
and recognition through letters of recommendation. Members have a cumulative semester
grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Kinte - BLACK STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
The Black Studies Learning Community (BSLC) is a one-year program open to all students who
have a desire to learn about Black culture. The mission of the program is to increase success
and transfer rates among the students enrolled. The courses offered in the BSLC are general
education courses taught from the Black perspective and required for graduation and transfer.
To accomplish these goals, there are four components to this program: English, tutoring,
counseling, and cultural enrichment activities.
BURGUNDY – MORTUARY SCIENCE
The Funeral Service Directors have held the completion of the rigorous Funeral Science
curriculum as a note worthy achievement. The burgundy sash represents the student’s hard
work and commitment to academic excellence. The gold lettering signifies the highly held
academic level that the funeral industry expects from our graduates.
WHITE – NURSING
The Cypress College Nursing Program educates students for patient/client services in a
variety of health care settings. At the satisfactory completion of all courses and the specified
general education requirements at Cypress College, the individual will receive an Associate in
Science degree and will be eligible to write the Registered Nursing State Licensing
Examination. The white sash represents the nursing field and the royal blue "RN" letters
represent one of Cypress College's school colors.
Serape – The PUENTE PROGRAM
The Puente Program is a university transfer program open to all students interested in
celebrating the Latino experience while taking English and counseling courses needed for
graduation and transfer. Co-sponsored by the University of California Office of the President
and the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, the mission of the one-year
program is to strengthen students’ academic success through three main components:
English, Counseling, and Mentoring. Puente: Creating Leaders for California’s Future.
CORDS
GOLD – HONORS
* Honors: indicates students who have maintained an overall grade point average of
3.0 – 3.74 during their college career.
** High Honors: Indicates students who have maintained an overall grade point average of
3.75 – 4.0 during their college career.
BLUE & WHITE – NURSING
The Cypress College Registered Nursing Program students participating in the Cypress College
chapter of the California Nursing Student Association (CNSA) are eligible to wear the National
Student Nursing Association (NSNA) cord. The NSNA Cord acknowledges the accomplishments
of students involved and committed to nursing leadership and the nursing profession.
MEDALLIONS
*
HONORS (Gold Cords) - based on an overall grade point average of
3.0 - 3.74 during their College career.
** HIGH HONORS (Gold Cords) - based on an overall grade point
average of 3.75 - 4.0 during their College career.
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BLUE - EOPS
Students who participated in Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) can be
identified by the copper-colored medallion hanging on a blue ribbon. The medal depicts an
engraved graduation cap in the center and is surrounded by the words "Cypress College EOPS
Graduate". These symbols celebrate their achievements as many EOPS students are the first
in their families to attend college and graduate. Many will continue their studies as they
transfer to four year colleges and universities.
BURGUNDY - MORTUARY SCIENCE
The medallion has the Mortuary Science Program logo engraved on the front with the name of
the award inscribed on the back. There are seven awards selected by the faculty which have
been created to honor academic and industry excellence in memory of past alumni and
instructors. The burgundy ribbon and gold lettering match the sash.
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CYPRESS COLLEGE
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER FOR 2011
Timothy Naftali
Timothy Naftali is the director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and
Museum, a part of the National Archives and Records Administration. Archivist of
the United States Allen Weinstein appointed Naftali director-designate of the
Nixon Library in April 2006. Naftali served as director of the Nixon Presidential
Materials Staff at the National Archives from October 2006 until a federal Nixon
Library was established within the system of presidential libraries on July 11,
2007.
Before joining the National Archives, Naftali taught history at a number of
universities, including the University of Virginia, where he also served as director
of the Presidential Recordings Program at the Miller Center of Public Affairs. There
he oversaw a team of researchers who transcribed and annotated meetings and
telephone conversations secretly recorded by Presidents Roosevelt, Truman,
Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon.
Naftali is a prolific writer for both popular and scholarly audiences. His work has
appeared on Slate.com, The New York Times, the Washington Post, Foreign Affairs,
and other publications, and he has appeared on National Public Radio, the History
Channel and C-SPAN. He is the author of four books, including Blind Spot: The
Secret History of American Counterterrorism and, with Aleksander Fursenko,“One
Hell of A Gamble”: Khrushchev, Castro, and Kennedy, 1958–1964. His second book
with Fursenko, Khrushchev’s Cold War: The Inside Story of an American Adversary,
received the Duke of Westminster’s Medal for Military Literature in June 2007. His
most recent book, George H. W. Bush, appeared in December 2007 as part of The
American Presidents series, edited by the late Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., and Sean
Wilentz. In October 2010, his article on counterterrorism policy appeared in the
book The Presidency of George W. Bush: A First Historical Assessment, edited by
Julian E. Zelizer. He is currently working on a study on “Why Terrorists Stop” and a
book on the Kennedy presidency.
Naftali was a consultant to the Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial
Government Records Interagency Working Group, which located and declassified
U.S. government records relating to war crimes committed by the Nazi and
Imperial Japanese governments during World War II and the disposition of war
criminals after the conflict. He was also a consultant on the history of U.S.
counterterrorism policy to the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the
United States (popularly known as the “9/11 Commission”).
Naftali received his undergraduate degree in history from Yale University, an M.A.
in international economics from the Johns Hopkins University, and an M.A. and a
Ph.D. in history from Harvard University.
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SPRING CANDIDATES 2011
Bryan S Aanderud*
Michelle Erica Abboud*
Alison Elizabeth Abel*
Robert Jonathan Adams
Benjamin David Ahle*
Faisal Mohammad Al Abdallat
Adrian N Alcantara*
Waleed Mohammad Alfares*
Anner Alex Alfaro*
Matthew Alexandre Allbee
Ofelia Morales Allison*
Marcel Manuel Alonzo*
Pamela Marie Alvarado*
Wendy Sarahi Alvarez
Melanie Anderson*
Gilbert Armand Apodaca*
Tereesa Ann Aqleh*
Shawn Hiroki Arata*
Alberto Arevalos*
Martha Arevalos
Roland James Argomaniz*
Bryan Arturo Arguello
Anthony A Arreola
Elizabeth Ashley Arroyo*
Ericka Elizabeth Arroyo
Sarah Nichole Arviso
Kaylie Allayne Ault
Ebru Awad*
Maribel Ayala
Ramsey Adli Badawi*
Lynel Dwan Banks
Joseph M Barbarino
Rachel Ann Barnhart
Daniel Ayala Barragan
Jamie Lynn Bartle
Lyzbeth Ashley Bartolome
Carissa Batiller*
James E Baxendale
Gabrielle Grace Andres Beasca*
Alicia M Becknell
Michelle Doris Bell*
Meaghan Ashlee Belshe*
Sydney Ilexis Berman*
Brooke Noelle Berry*
Parth C Bhuta*
Marissa Rachelle Billups
Silvia Elizabeth Blas*
Justin P Bloch*
Rachealyn Nicole Bloodgood
Samantha Bobadilla
Crystal Rose Bracamontes
Brendan Colm Brady
Vienna Emily Brambila**
Melinda Renee Bridges**
Alisha Marie Brittin*
Cheri Lindsay Brock
Chelsea Rose Broghamer*
Jerrol W Brooks
Tara Elaine Brunswick
Melanie M Buonanno
Ashley Nicole Burris
April Jo Neal Butcher*
Alexandria J Cain
Caesar Augusto Camacho*
Lorna Camfield*
Monica Renee Carlson
Beatrice Carrillo
Sandra Marie Carroll*
Dawne Carter*
Melissa Jo Cascio
Christian Casillan I
Jose B Castaneda*
Andrea Cerna
Eddie Mikeal Chacon*
Stephanie Chai
Laura Andrea Chamorro*
Bobby Chang**
Kacee Kristina Chase
Debra Crystal Chavez
Maribel Chavez*
Jenny Chen*
Mia Frances Chiaro*
ChiViet Chiem
Kelly Katelyn Chiffer**
Ashley Chin*
Yu-Ling Chiu*
Abigail Cho*
Luis Martin Choi
Linda Le Chow
Hye Sung Chun*
Jeremy Daniel Ciauri
Bianca P Cisneros
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SPRING CANDIDATES 2011
Denise Nicole Duenez
Jennifer Lynn Duran*
John William Eales*
Nicole Che El-Ali*
Shaunna Leigh Erfurth
Evelyn A Escamilla*
Abraham Esparza
Sandra Esparza Elias**
Manuel Espinoza Jr*
Jinni-Lou Marie Esquivel**
Manuel Estrada
Elisepa Ete'Aki
Cassidy Ford Evans*
Tauipetipeti Fanua
Lucas Charles Farnell*
Natalie Jean Faustino*
Darine Fayad*
Albert Felix**
Eric P Fellinger*
Athina Eleni Ferentinos*
Rene Ivan Fernandez*
Arby Enrico Fields
Kelly Maureen Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth Margaret Flanagan*
Norman Francisco Follosco Jr*
Brianna Janae Fonseca*
Candace Jacquelyn Forbes*
Emily Nicole Fox*
Ryan A Fox
Dustin Ty Fox-Garcia*
Kayla Elizabeth Franco
Kelsey M. Frieson*
Kristin Rayanne Frisch
Paula Anne Fullerton*
James Sidney Fulps
Josephine Funes*
Tammy Lynn Fuqua*
Jason Llasos Gaetos**
Karissa Lauren Galindo**
Curtis B Galvez
Cynthia Concepcion Gandara
Karina Gandara*
Carolyn P Garcia
Blanca Edith Garcia Gomez*
Jessica Garcia Rios*
Rebecca Megan Gardner*
Jamie Lynn Clammer
Chelsea E Clapper*
Jennifer Lynn Clark*
Maria Elizabeth Clarke
Amy Allison Clase*
Courtney Nicole Cleaver*
Monica Lee Cleveland**
Bryan David Clifton I*
Heather Lisa Cohen
Robert Richard Colley**
Vernice M Constantino*
Alex Ray Cooper
Vanesa R Corona
Marisa Antoinette Correa*
Michael Allen Correia*
Justine P Cosby*
Brandon William Crane**
Jason Mark Crane I*
Claudia Crespo*
Kevin Rene Crisanto
Dowie H Crittenden Jr
Bianca Mahinan Cuevas*
Mirna Cuevas*
Rochelle Marie Currier*
Michael Lawrence Cutts**
Jonathan Patric Coronel Dacio**
Anna Kelene Dailey*
Janine Dang
Holly Renee Daniels*
Naoko Danno*
Danielle Marie Dantema**
Jaclyn Pauline Davis
Jeffrey Alexander Davis
Taylor Ann Davis*
Adrianne Shirley Dawson*
Dimitri De La Fuente
Karla Deras*
Amanda Ann Devenski
Fernando Benjamin Diaz
Katherine Diaz*
Leticia Diaz*
Hai Tu Dinh*
Warren J Doller*
Ashara Denae Dow
Jessica Duarte*
Michael Anthony Duarte*
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CYPRESS COLLEGE
OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS AWARD FOR 2011
John Moore
John Moore is a faculty member at Westmont College, where he is the Basketball
Coach, Associate Athletic Director, and an Associate Professor of Kinesiology. He
sits on the NAIA Men's Basketball Ratings Oversight Committee, has coached
junior teams internationally, and has hosted a number of basketball camps and
tournaments at the high school level and below.
While a student at Cypress College, Moore played basketball for legendary coach
Don Johnson. By name recognition, Moore likely isn’t the most-recognizable of a
group that includes NBA standouts Swen Nater and Mark Eaton. However, Johnson
calls Moore "THE most inspirational athlete in Cypress College Basketball history.”
Double underlined, all caps: “THE.” Clearly the revered Johnson holds Moore in the
highest regard.
“John became the role model for future players,” Johnson wrote in nominating
Moore for the Outstanding Alumnus award. “He was the essence of the ‘TSU’
(tough, smart, unselfish) athlete. John’s loyalty to Cypress College is, in my mind,
unsurpassed. He feels his position in life today is a direct result of the
transformation process that occurred here.”
After 18 seasons as head coach of Westmont Men’s Basketball, Coach Moore has
accumulated a record of 355-197 (.643) at Westmont and an overall record of
434-271 (.616) in 23 years as a head coach. His accomplishments at Westmont
include three Golden State Athletic Conference tournament championships and six
trips to the NAIA national tournament, including a NAIA Final Four appearance in
1999. Moore has coached 22 All-GSAC players, seven NAIA All-Americans, and
seven All-American Scholar-Athletes. In addition, each senior in his program has
graduated with a degree from Westmont.
“Coaching and teaching is more meaningful for me today than it was eight to ten
years ago,” said Moore. “We come to coach because there is a relational element
which becomes more significant the deeper you get into it. The success is always
going to be meaningful. We are competitors as coaches. But there is a greater
success that lies in a meaningful life.”
Moore, a member of the Cypress College Athletic Hall of Fame, transferred to
Westmont in 1976, where his career total of 422 assists ranks fourth, despite
playing only two years.
Outside of his coaching duties, Moore runs basketball camps and high school
tournaments. Moore also has international experience, taking part in several tours
throughout Asia, where he spent 10 years of his childhood. He has coached the
junior national teams for the countries of Bangladesh and Sudan. Moore served as
part of the USA Basketball Committee in 2002, helping to select the 19-and-under
team which included such players as Carmello Anthony, Deron Williams and
Christopher Bosh.
Moore comes from a basketball family. His brother Mike starred at Westmont in the
mid-’80s, while his sister Beth was a member of UCLA’s national championship
team in 1978. Moore’s wife, Rachel, served for several years as the director of her
family’s Lavin Basketball Camps. Her brother, Steve, is the former head basketball
coach at UCLA and is now an ESPN basketball analyst.
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CYPRESS COLLEGE
2011 PROFESSORS EMERITI
Minnie Allison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mathematics
Donna Friess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speech
Russ Flynn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Sciences
Cheryl Gibby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mathematics
OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARDS
2011 HONOREES
Richard McKnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outstanding Full-time Faculty Award
Devon Tsuno. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
Cliff Lester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charger Award
Mark Majarian . . . . . . . . . . Nominee, Orange County Teacher of the Year
Honorary Degrees
2010 Honorary Associate of Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tommy Lasorda
2011 Honorary Associate of Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Garcia
2011 Honorary Associate of Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irv Pickler
WHO’S WHO NOMINATIONS 2010-2011
Hira Ahmed
Sandra Elias Esparza
Rosa Garcia
Rebecca Gardner
Karina Hernandez
Rocquel C. Johnson
Lisa Ketelsleger
Brianne Little
Michael McCombs
Natalia Orosco
Wendy Ramirez
Danial Shakeri
Julie trang
Claudia Zaragoza
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SPRING CANDIDATES 2011
Shannon R Genovese
Justin Giambroni*
Taylor J Gibbs*
Ashley Elizabeth Gibson*
Lindsey Christine Gil
Sarah Michelle Gilbert*
Sean Walter Gillian
Ronaldo I Gomez
Bryan Gonzalez I*
Jacqueline Gonzalez
Jesse Murray Gonzalez*
Karla Gonzalez*
Pamela Gonzalez**
Melissa Marie Granados
Nancy Granados
Brittiny E Gray
Cassandra L Gray
Rose Joy Greco*
Kayla Marie Greulich*
Katie M Griggs
Candice Marie Grimsrud
Jonathan M Gryn
Jacqueline Guijarro*
Michelle Stephanie Guillen
Maira Gutierrez
Richard Junier Gutierrez
Daniel James Hagerty*
Mari Hamaguchi*
Katherine L Hamorsky**
Michelle Brenna Hampton*
Linda Lee Haralson*
Devin Christopher Hargan
Hassan Taisir Hassan*
Nick S Hassan*
Joanna Jean Hawkins*
Jonathan Randall Hawthorne*
Nilab Hayat*
Adriana Dolores Hernandez
Estela Andrea Hernandez
Karina M Hernandez*
Kenia J Hernandez
Jody Marie Herrington*
Heather Brianna Hill*
Krystine Ann Hill*
Ha Lam Thi Ho*
Hai Tran Son Hoang*
Ryan Joseph-Jonathan Hoffman
Jennifer Arwen Holland Smith**
Allison Marie Holley*
Jinni-Lou Hoon Hong*
Christina R Hooper*
Jennifer L. Hoornart
Laura Lynn Houghton
Kristen Grace Hrowal*
June Chun Yun Hsieh*
Yu-Chia Hsu
Jerry Lloyd Hubbard
Erica Irene Huggett
Charles Darrell Hunt IV*
Mandy Dawn Hutton*
Baohan Huynh*
Kevin Huynh*
Triet Minh Huynh*
Bertha P Ibarra
Jessica W Ibrahim
Lilii Igoa
Lynn Marie Ilas*
Christine Diana Iskandarian
Adam Jeffrey Jackson*
Katrina Elise Jahns*
Daniel S Jaimez*
Ashley Michelle Jaramillo
Sean Michael Jette*
Cinthya Cecilia Jijon*
Richard S Jimenez**
Destin Jamaul Johnson
Jared K Johnson
Travis Allan Johnson
David Patrick Jones*
Samantha Paige Jones*
Nicholas Isami Kaneshiro
Ayalsew Mekonnen Kassa*
Michael George Kavanaugh
Gail Keiser*
Kathryn Deborah Kelley*
Bobby Kellogg*
Deshano Lamar Kelly*
Lisa Marie Ketelsleger*
Sasha Ann Key III*
Evelyn C Khou*
A Ran Kim*
Amy Jeanne Kim*
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SPRING CANDIDATES 2011
Annie Jin Kim
David B Kim*
Susan Narae Kim
Catherine Michelle Kinsey*
Connie Rae Koeller*
Katherine Haewon Kong*
Jakeb Kristopher Kosareff
Courtney Alyson Kraske*
Louis C Krebs III*
Sandi Krugel*
Brigitta Maria Kumala**
Alicia Guadalupe Kunz Galindo
Malissa Allison La Rose*
Randolf De Los Santos Labastida*
Rachel V Lactaoen
Edwin Y Lai
Victoria Lam
Rita Mae Lanning*
Paul Robert Lauchlan
Asiana Le*
Joseph Quang Le*
Rick Quochuy Le*
Tim Le
Cheryl Ann Lee*
James K Lee*
Jemi Y. Lee
Karan Josephine Lee*
Lindsay Gail Lee*
Minkoo Lee**
Sung Hee Lee
Eduardo Leon*
Lisa M Leos*
Sarah Elizabeth Levine*
Tammie Terrell Lilly
Kyungmi Lim*
Judith Linares**
Andrew Neal Linde
Vince Liu
Amber Lynn Long
Alberto Lopez**
Appollonia Marcellina Lopez*
Ivan Cazares Lopez
Marcus Edward Lopez*
Stephanie Lopez*
Tanya Kathleen Lopez
Venessa Lopez*
Nadir Elizabeth Lopez Ibarra*
Sheraiah P Lucena
Rosalinda Luna*
Tania Madrid
Alison S Maffucci
Mia Sara Magalona
Elizabeth Catherine Magee
Robert David Magie Jr*
Francine Manzo
Kimberli Ann Markow*
Beatriz Marquez*
Jalie Martin*
Cristal Martinez
Melissa Ann Martinez
Rawsienna Prudence Martinez
Ericka Michelle Martinez-Alvarez**
Robert Remus Martiniuc**
Stephanie Marie Mason
Merry Ann Mathavorn
Ronald J Mathis II*
Enisha Chena Matthews
Michael Vincent McCombs*
Wade T McConnon**
Samuel James McGunigale*
Leanne Christine Mccaslin*
Tara G Mcconnell*
Kenneth Scott Mccune
Macey Loren Mcgregor
Amber Leann Mcguire
Jessica Lynn Mckay*
Zoe Wynn Megginson*
Emperatriz T Mejia
Luis Rolando Mendez*
Zandra Rae Meneses
Matthew Eugene Merrill
Alejandro Meza
Rachelle Linette Meza*
Martina J Mieh
Maryann Millspaugh
Patrick Misa
Elisabeth Rae Mitchell*
Jennifer Jeanne Mitchell*
Thomas Kyle Mobley**
Leyla Ahmed Mohamed*
Chris Vincent Felisarta Monsanto*
Marc-Anthony Montalvo
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CANDIDATES FOR
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE FOR 2011
All graduating students who earn a cumulative grade point average of
3.75 and above during their college career, are eligible to be named the
Outstanding Graduate. Final selection is determined by a campus
committee based on applications submitted by the students.
Wade T McConnon
Thomas Kyle Mobley
Thomas Andrew Nance
Lisa Nguyen
Michelle T Nguyen
Claudia Erica Ortega
Shivon Vanessa Tuoni Ozinga
Tamara Jean Panter-Cirni
Gibson Lee Phan
Roy A Ready
Charlotte Rae Reese
Ted Roy Romero
Paul Barry Rosenblum
Michael James Sandi
Mary Ann R Saunders
Kelsey Rae Pizarro Sayoc
Christiande Leon Sebastian
Harmony J Seville
Danial Shakerz
Aaron Douglas Smith
Richard Lynn Spurlock
Misaki Tajima
Jacqueline Ngoc Tran
Minmin Tsai
Lai Fong Tsoi
Starla Lynn Tubbs
Julie Tram Anh Van
Blanca Estela Vanburain
Shaquida Alexis Vergo
Thomas Scott Watson
Dona M Wijetunga
Jared Daniel Wilson
Amy Pei Lin Yen
Wayne Yu
Guiyu Zhao
Garrett Joseph Alves
Gregorio Anaya
Vienna Emily Brambila
Melinda Renee Bridges
Bobby Chang
Kelly Katelyn Chiffer
Monica Lee Cleveland
Robert Richard Colley
Rhonda Jean Council
Brandon William Crane
Michael Lawrence Cutts
Jonathan Patric Coronel Dacio
Danielle Marie Dantema
Jeffrey Alexander Davis
Sandra Esparza Elias
Jinni-Lou Marie Esquivel
AdrienneLeigh Feilden
Albert Felix
Jason Llasos Gaetos
Karissa Lauren Galindo
Pamela Gonzalez
Katherine L Hamorsky
Hai Tran Son Hoang
Jennifer Arwen Holland Smith
Allison Marie Holley
Richard S Jimenez
Brigitta Maria Kumala
Minkoo Lee
James K Lee
Judith Linares
Alberto Lopez
Elizabeth Catherine Magee
Ericka Michelle Martinez-Alvarez
Robert Remus Martiniuc
Adele Mata
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CYPRESS COLLEGE
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE FOR 2011
Kelly Chiffer
Kelly Chiffer, a Psychology major with a 4.0 grade-point average, is Cypress
College’s 2011 Outstanding Graduate of the Year. A goal-oriented student and
member of the two-time conference champion women’s volleyball team, she will
continue both her studies and athletic participation at Texas Tech in the fall.
Chiffer says that she became interested by and curious about the criminal mind —
especially those of serial killers — when she was a young girl. The fascination
continued with TV shows such as Unsolved Mysteries and various documentaries.
Although her interest in the criminal psyche remained, Chiffer says that in high
school she also wanted to learn more about disorders such as anorexia nervosa
and depression.
“Her performance has been at one of the highest levels I have seen over the past
few years in the course,” said Randy Martinez, Chair of the Psychology Department.
“As a student, she displays the characteristics of a dedicated learner. Ms. Chiffer is
inquisitive, objective and has a passion for acquiring knowledge.”
Likewise, volleyball has also shaped Chiffer’s life. During the past decade, she
has traveled to cities across the nation and spent countless hours in the gym
practicing drills to perfection. Head volleyball coach Nancy Welliver played a key
role in bringing Chiffer to Cypress College. During her time here, the team recorded
its first two conference titles and participated in the California state championship
tournament — finishing second in the 2010 season.
In September 2010, Chiffer was recognized with selection to the San Diego Mesa
All-Tournament Team. During her freshman season in 2009, Chiffer was honored
with 2009 All-State Tournament Team and All-League Second Team selections.
“Kelly is one of the hardest working players that I have had the pleasure of
coaching,” said Welliver. “She not only works hard in the gym, but works equally,
if not harder, in her courses. She is always determined to give her very best and
willing to help her teammates when they need it.”
Outside of school, Chiffer volunteers with the non-profit Brain Rehabilitation and
Injury Network. Through B.R.A.I.N., she interacts with individuals ranging in age
from 18-65 with acquired brain injuries.
After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Texas Tech, Chiffer plans
to earn both a master’s and PhD in hopes of becoming either a forensic or clinical
psychologist. “My goal for the future is to become an independent, successful
woman and to help others overcome obstacles and attain goals of their own.”
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SPRING CANDIDATES 2011
Tehnysha Marie Moore*
Valerie Theresa Moradzadeh*
Cindy Sanchez Morales
Lauren Adele Morrison
Madison Louise Moss
Kevin W Moua
Daniel Moya*
Karl C Mueller
Jessica Elizabeth Murphy*
Kristina Louise Murphy
Sultana Nabi*
Thomas Andrew Nance**
Juliana Regina Macedo Nascimento*
Rachel Nastase
Kayse Renee Nations*
Brittany Leandra Navarro
Kahauna Marie Neal*
Samuel Adam Negrete
Priscilla Etilini Ngalu*
Ngoclan K Ngo*
Thuy Hang Thi Nguy*
Andy T Nguyen*
April Nguyen
Cassandra Diem Nguyen
Doan T Nguyen
Dung Ngoc Nguyen*
Dung Thuy Nguyen
Hai Minh Nguyen
Hao Tran Nguyen*
Jennifer Y Nguyen*
Josephine Nguyen*
Lam Duy Nguyen*
Lisa Nguyen**
Loc Phu Nguyen *
Michelle T Nguyen**
Quan Trung Nguyen*
Son Duy Nguyen*
Thu Ha Nguyen
Thuy T Nguyen*
Vu Ngoc Nguyen**
Aja Lake Noble*
Austin R Nocum*
Roxana Maria Novoa
Jonah Ulises Obil*
Luna Katharina Ochoa*
Olalekan Amoo Odeyale*
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Janice Oh*
Sareen Maral Ohanian*
Jamie Lyn Ohnemus
Zite Azuka Olisemeka
Quortlyn Nakia O'Neal
Natalia T Orosco*
Agueda Jazmin Orozco
Kevin Enrique Orozco
Claudia Erica Ortega**
Kristin Nicole Osterhout*
Adebisi Owoaje
La Kisha L Ozan
Shivon Vanessa Tuoni Ozinga**
Warren Pabale
Daniel Gutierrez Padilla
Jason Pae
Justin T Page
Rosario Palacios
Yean Pam*
Wei-Sheng Ping*
Gabriela Paniagua
Raj Pradeep Parikh*
Daniel Young Bae Park*
Ju Eun Park
Sheetal Sunil Patel
Chad Thomas Pazdernik*
Roxanne Ariel Peralta*
Avery Camille Perez
Jasmine Perez
Tanner Stephen Perkins*
Heydi Marleny Perry*
Jennifer Miso Perry
Stephanie Lorraine Perry*
John David Petsch*
Anthony Van Pham*
Dao Thi Anh Pham*
Minh Hong Pham
Gibson Lee Phan**
Tram B Phan*
Vinh Nhu Phan*
Albert Phanpiravong*
Andrew Phanpiravong
Sarah Phommarath
Micaela Lynn Pickens
Andrew G Pio*
Travis Aaron Pitcher
SPRING CANDIDATES 2011
Asiya Salim*
Davis Imer Sanchez*
Elbert Alexis Sanchez*
Nataly N Sanchez
Paulina Sanchez
Michael James Sandi**
Joseph M Santana
Mary Ann R Saunders**
Dennis Sayabounthavong*
Kelsey Rae Pizarro Sayoc**
Carol Anna Scheaffer*
Mario Schonviesner*
Timothy Jshane Schoonover*
Carrie Lynn Scollick*
Christian de LeonSebastian**
Cynthia Rocio Sebastiani*
Raquel Casinto Sebrio
Mark M Sedarous
Lynn A Selden*
Martin C Sepulveda*
Stephanie Servin
Ravi R Shah
Danial Shakeri**
Molly Sue Shipton
Stephen Edward Shultz*
Angelica Silva
Allison Paige Simmons
Conor William Simpson*
Jeffrey A Sinkewicz*
Lisa Michelle Slaughter*
Aaron Douglas Smith*
Suzanne Louise Smith*
Jason Solis
Neil James Sobel
Jeanny Isabel Solorzano
Kyle Dean Spaberg*
Joseph Peter Spurgeon
Richard Lynn Spurlock**
Tara Allyn Stoddart*
Katy Marie Straughan*
Rachel Marie Sweezy
Glassell M Tamayo*
Ryan Edward Ongkeko Tamula*
Cameron Alfred Tanseco*
Sarkis Vasken Tatarian*
Allen Richard Teague*
Katresa Kandis Renae Pittman*
Michelle Lynne Plaice*
Matthew Alexander Polisciuc
James Michael Potter
Lay Choo Quah*
Melissa Lynn Quick
Windmera Christine Quintanar
Andre Pierre Raglin*
Andrea Dana Ramirez
Cesar Ramirez*
Heaven Allis Ramirez*
Lucero Ramirez*
Wendy Ramirez*
Zoila Ramirez*
George Mando Ramos*
Racquel Larissa Ramos*
Vivianna Ramos
Sohel Is Rana
Justin Robert Rast*
Anna Marie Rea*
Roy A Ready**
Charlotte Rae Reese**
Ann-Jomadel Rabulan Reyes*
Skye B Rich
Perla V Rios
Maria Ofelia Rivera
Brittany Lauren Roberts
Tara Leilani Robillos-Meza
Michael James Rodarte*
Andrea Estefania Rodriguez
Emily Roxanne Rodriguez*
Fernando Rodriguez
Juliana C Rodriquez*
Sergio Rodriguez
Moises J Rojas*
Nereyda Beatriz Rojo*
Marissa Esperanza Romana
Ted Roy Romero**
JillJerelle Romulo
Richard Roy Ross III*
Claudia Elizabeth Rueda*
Megan Elizabeth Runner
Michael Allen Ryan
Jessica Lynn Saenz
Margret Sahakian
Christina Ann Saldana*
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SPRING CANDIDATES 2011
Sara Zakaria Temsah
Ha Ngan Thai*
Singh Thunyakij*
Alexis Agnes Torres*
Hydee Arevalo Torres
David Thanh Tran*
My Hien Tran
Van H Tran
Julie Trang*
Jenny Trinh*
Phuong Uyen Trinh*
Minmin Tsai I**
Starla Lynn Tubbs**
Mary Elizabeth Tuggle
Janell N Tymony*
Derek Karl Uhrhan
Esmeralda Garcia Ureno*
Diego Alberto Valencia*
Vanessa Yvette Valenzuela
Julie Tram Anh Van**
Blanca Estela Vanburain**
Holly Kristine Van Hofwegen
Madison Marie Vandine*
Alejandra Varela
Giannina G Vargas
Rosa Esther Vargas
Shaquida Alexis Vergo**
Gary Flores Villeroz Jr
Saneil Vitha
Trisha Ngan Vo
Ingrid Azucena Vonjo
Bailey S Walker*
Elizabeth Joy Watkins*
Thomas Scott Watson**
Lara M Wehbe
Wendy L Wescott*
Dona M Wijetunga**
Sean Kevin Wilhite
Jared Daniel Wilson**
Heather Ann Winningham
Alana Marie Wohlers
Jeremy Barth Wong
Banner Shae Hixon Wolf*
Shanita Evette Woods
Barbara Ann Woolner*
Marnie Marie Wright
Andreas Jacob Yanikian*
Elizabeth Anne Yap*
Amy Pei Lin Yen**
Katherine Hana Yi
Sharon Jin Yoo
Morris Young*
Sara Nicolle Younker
Brittney Ann Yriarte
Chang M Yu*
Wayne Yu**
Maria L Zabeti*
Erik Zambrano*
Richard A Zannitta
Ashley Lauao Zaragoza
Manuel R Zarate*
Amber Lizet Zavala
Angel Zavala**
Marleen Louise Zavala
Melchor Alonso Zavala
Crystal M Zboril
*
HONORS (Gold Cords) - based on an overall grade point average of
3.0 - 3.74 during their College career.
** HIGH HONORS (Gold Cords) - based on an overall grade point
average of 3.75 - 4.0 during their College career.
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SPRING CANDIDATES 2011
Asiya Salim*
Davis Imer Sanchez*
Elbert Alexis Sanchez*
Nataly N Sanchez
Paulina Sanchez
Michael James Sandi**
Joseph M Santana
Mary Ann R Saunders**
Dennis Sayabounthavong*
Kelsey Rae Pizarro Sayoc**
Carol Anna Scheaffer*
Mario Schonviesner*
Timothy Jshane Schoonover*
Carrie Lynn Scollick*
Christian de LeonSebastian**
Cynthia Rocio Sebastiani*
Raquel Casinto Sebrio
Mark M Sedarous
Lynn A Selden*
Martin C Sepulveda*
Stephanie Servin
Ravi R Shah
Danial Shakeri**
Molly Sue Shipton
Stephen Edward Shultz*
Angelica Silva
Allison Paige Simmons
Conor William Simpson*
Jeffrey A Sinkewicz*
Lisa Michelle Slaughter*
Aaron Douglas Smith*
Suzanne Louise Smith*
Jason Solis
Neil James Sobel
Jeanny Isabel Solorzano
Kyle Dean Spaberg*
Joseph Peter Spurgeon
Richard Lynn Spurlock**
Tara Allyn Stoddart*
Katy Marie Straughan*
Rachel Marie Sweezy
Glassell M Tamayo*
Ryan Edward Ongkeko Tamula*
Cameron Alfred Tanseco*
Sarkis Vasken Tatarian*
Allen Richard Teague*
Katresa Kandis Renae Pittman*
Michelle Lynne Plaice*
Matthew Alexander Polisciuc
James Michael Potter
Lay Choo Quah*
Melissa Lynn Quick
Windmera Christine Quintanar
Andre Pierre Raglin*
Andrea Dana Ramirez
Cesar Ramirez*
Heaven Allis Ramirez*
Lucero Ramirez*
Wendy Ramirez*
Zoila Ramirez*
George Mando Ramos*
Racquel Larissa Ramos*
Vivianna Ramos
Sohel Is Rana
Justin Robert Rast*
Anna Marie Rea*
Roy A Ready**
Charlotte Rae Reese**
Ann-Jomadel Rabulan Reyes*
Skye B Rich
Perla V Rios
Maria Ofelia Rivera
Brittany Lauren Roberts
Tara Leilani Robillos-Meza
Michael James Rodarte*
Andrea Estefania Rodriguez
Emily Roxanne Rodriguez*
Fernando Rodriguez
Juliana C Rodriquez*
Sergio Rodriguez
Moises J Rojas*
Nereyda Beatriz Rojo*
Marissa Esperanza Romana
Ted Roy Romero**
JillJerelle Romulo
Richard Roy Ross III*
Claudia Elizabeth Rueda*
Megan Elizabeth Runner
Michael Allen Ryan
Jessica Lynn Saenz
Margret Sahakian
Christina Ann Saldana*
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SPRING CANDIDATES 2011
Sara Zakaria Temsah
Ha Ngan Thai*
Singh Thunyakij*
Alexis Agnes Torres*
Hydee Arevalo Torres
David Thanh Tran*
My Hien Tran
Van H Tran
Julie Trang*
Jenny Trinh*
Phuong Uyen Trinh*
Minmin Tsai I**
Starla Lynn Tubbs**
Mary Elizabeth Tuggle
Janell N Tymony*
Derek Karl Uhrhan
Esmeralda Garcia Ureno*
Diego Alberto Valencia*
Vanessa Yvette Valenzuela
Julie Tram Anh Van**
Blanca Estela Vanburain**
Holly Kristine Van Hofwegen
Madison Marie Vandine*
Alejandra Varela
Giannina G Vargas
Rosa Esther Vargas
Shaquida Alexis Vergo**
Gary Flores Villeroz Jr
Saneil Vitha
Trisha Ngan Vo
Ingrid Azucena Vonjo
Bailey S Walker*
Elizabeth Joy Watkins*
Thomas Scott Watson**
Lara M Wehbe
Wendy L Wescott*
Dona M Wijetunga**
Sean Kevin Wilhite
Jared Daniel Wilson**
Heather Ann Winningham
Alana Marie Wohlers
Jeremy Barth Wong
Banner Shae Hixon Wolf*
Shanita Evette Woods
Barbara Ann Woolner*
Marnie Marie Wright
Andreas Jacob Yanikian*
Elizabeth Anne Yap*
Amy Pei Lin Yen**
Katherine Hana Yi
Sharon Jin Yoo
Morris Young*
Sara Nicolle Younker
Brittney Ann Yriarte
Chang M Yu*
Wayne Yu**
Maria L Zabeti*
Erik Zambrano*
Richard A Zannitta
Ashley Lauao Zaragoza
Manuel R Zarate*
Amber Lizet Zavala
Angel Zavala**
Marleen Louise Zavala
Melchor Alonso Zavala
Crystal M Zboril
*
HONORS (Gold Cords) - based on an overall grade point average of
3.0 - 3.74 during their College career.
** HIGH HONORS (Gold Cords) - based on an overall grade point
average of 3.75 - 4.0 during their College career.
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CYPRESS COLLEGE
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE FOR 2011
Kelly Chiffer
Kelly Chiffer, a Psychology major with a 4.0 grade-point average, is Cypress
College’s 2011 Outstanding Graduate of the Year. A goal-oriented student and
member of the two-time conference champion women’s volleyball team, she will
continue both her studies and athletic participation at Texas Tech in the fall.
Chiffer says that she became interested by and curious about the criminal mind —
especially those of serial killers — when she was a young girl. The fascination
continued with TV shows such as Unsolved Mysteries and various documentaries.
Although her interest in the criminal psyche remained, Chiffer says that in high
school she also wanted to learn more about disorders such as anorexia nervosa
and depression.
“Her performance has been at one of the highest levels I have seen over the past
few years in the course,” said Randy Martinez, Chair of the Psychology Department.
“As a student, she displays the characteristics of a dedicated learner. Ms. Chiffer is
inquisitive, objective and has a passion for acquiring knowledge.”
Likewise, volleyball has also shaped Chiffer’s life. During the past decade, she
has traveled to cities across the nation and spent countless hours in the gym
practicing drills to perfection. Head volleyball coach Nancy Welliver played a key
role in bringing Chiffer to Cypress College. During her time here, the team recorded
its first two conference titles and participated in the California state championship
tournament — finishing second in the 2010 season.
In September 2010, Chiffer was recognized with selection to the San Diego Mesa
All-Tournament Team. During her freshman season in 2009, Chiffer was honored
with 2009 All-State Tournament Team and All-League Second Team selections.
“Kelly is one of the hardest working players that I have had the pleasure of
coaching,” said Welliver. “She not only works hard in the gym, but works equally,
if not harder, in her courses. She is always determined to give her very best and
willing to help her teammates when they need it.”
Outside of school, Chiffer volunteers with the non-profit Brain Rehabilitation and
Injury Network. Through B.R.A.I.N., she interacts with individuals ranging in age
from 18-65 with acquired brain injuries.
After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Texas Tech, Chiffer plans
to earn both a master’s and PhD in hopes of becoming either a forensic or clinical
psychologist. “My goal for the future is to become an independent, successful
woman and to help others overcome obstacles and attain goals of their own.”
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SPRING CANDIDATES 2011
Tehnysha Marie Moore*
Valerie Theresa Moradzadeh*
Cindy Sanchez Morales
Lauren Adele Morrison
Madison Louise Moss
Kevin W Moua
Daniel Moya*
Karl C Mueller
Jessica Elizabeth Murphy*
Kristina Louise Murphy
Sultana Nabi*
Thomas Andrew Nance**
Juliana Regina Macedo Nascimento*
Rachel Nastase
Kayse Renee Nations*
Brittany Leandra Navarro
Kahauna Marie Neal*
Samuel Adam Negrete
Priscilla Etilini Ngalu*
Ngoclan K Ngo*
Thuy Hang Thi Nguy*
Andy T Nguyen*
April Nguyen
Cassandra Diem Nguyen
Doan T Nguyen
Dung Ngoc Nguyen*
Dung Thuy Nguyen
Hai Minh Nguyen
Hao Tran Nguyen*
Jennifer Y Nguyen*
Josephine Nguyen*
Lam Duy Nguyen*
Lisa Nguyen**
Loc Phu Nguyen *
Michelle T Nguyen**
Quan Trung Nguyen*
Son Duy Nguyen*
Thu Ha Nguyen
Thuy T Nguyen*
Vu Ngoc Nguyen**
Aja Lake Noble*
Austin R Nocum*
Roxana Maria Novoa
Jonah Ulises Obil*
Luna Katharina Ochoa*
Olalekan Amoo Odeyale*
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Janice Oh*
Sareen Maral Ohanian*
Jamie Lyn Ohnemus
Zite Azuka Olisemeka
Quortlyn Nakia O'Neal
Natalia T Orosco*
Agueda Jazmin Orozco
Kevin Enrique Orozco
Claudia Erica Ortega**
Kristin Nicole Osterhout*
Adebisi Owoaje
La Kisha L Ozan
Shivon Vanessa Tuoni Ozinga**
Warren Pabale
Daniel Gutierrez Padilla
Jason Pae
Justin T Page
Rosario Palacios
Yean Pam*
Wei-Sheng Ping*
Gabriela Paniagua
Raj Pradeep Parikh*
Daniel Young Bae Park*
Ju Eun Park
Sheetal Sunil Patel
Chad Thomas Pazdernik*
Roxanne Ariel Peralta*
Avery Camille Perez
Jasmine Perez
Tanner Stephen Perkins*
Heydi Marleny Perry*
Jennifer Miso Perry
Stephanie Lorraine Perry*
John David Petsch*
Anthony Van Pham*
Dao Thi Anh Pham*
Minh Hong Pham
Gibson Lee Phan**
Tram B Phan*
Vinh Nhu Phan*
Albert Phanpiravong*
Andrew Phanpiravong
Sarah Phommarath
Micaela Lynn Pickens
Andrew G Pio*
Travis Aaron Pitcher
SPRING CANDIDATES 2011
Annie Jin Kim
David B Kim*
Susan Narae Kim
Catherine Michelle Kinsey*
Connie Rae Koeller*
Katherine Haewon Kong*
Jakeb Kristopher Kosareff
Courtney Alyson Kraske*
Louis C Krebs III*
Sandi Krugel*
Brigitta Maria Kumala**
Alicia Guadalupe Kunz Galindo
Malissa Allison La Rose*
Randolf De Los Santos Labastida*
Rachel V Lactaoen
Edwin Y Lai
Victoria Lam
Rita Mae Lanning*
Paul Robert Lauchlan
Asiana Le*
Joseph Quang Le*
Rick Quochuy Le*
Tim Le
Cheryl Ann Lee*
James K Lee*
Jemi Y. Lee
Karan Josephine Lee*
Lindsay Gail Lee*
Minkoo Lee**
Sung Hee Lee
Eduardo Leon*
Lisa M Leos*
Sarah Elizabeth Levine*
Tammie Terrell Lilly
Kyungmi Lim*
Judith Linares**
Andrew Neal Linde
Vince Liu
Amber Lynn Long
Alberto Lopez**
Appollonia Marcellina Lopez*
Ivan Cazares Lopez
Marcus Edward Lopez*
Stephanie Lopez*
Tanya Kathleen Lopez
Venessa Lopez*
Nadir Elizabeth Lopez Ibarra*
Sheraiah P Lucena
Rosalinda Luna*
Tania Madrid
Alison S Maffucci
Mia Sara Magalona
Elizabeth Catherine Magee
Robert David Magie Jr*
Francine Manzo
Kimberli Ann Markow*
Beatriz Marquez*
Jalie Martin*
Cristal Martinez
Melissa Ann Martinez
Rawsienna Prudence Martinez
Ericka Michelle Martinez-Alvarez**
Robert Remus Martiniuc**
Stephanie Marie Mason
Merry Ann Mathavorn
Ronald J Mathis II*
Enisha Chena Matthews
Michael Vincent McCombs*
Wade T McConnon**
Samuel James McGunigale*
Leanne Christine Mccaslin*
Tara G Mcconnell*
Kenneth Scott Mccune
Macey Loren Mcgregor
Amber Leann Mcguire
Jessica Lynn Mckay*
Zoe Wynn Megginson*
Emperatriz T Mejia
Luis Rolando Mendez*
Zandra Rae Meneses
Matthew Eugene Merrill
Alejandro Meza
Rachelle Linette Meza*
Martina J Mieh
Maryann Millspaugh
Patrick Misa
Elisabeth Rae Mitchell*
Jennifer Jeanne Mitchell*
Thomas Kyle Mobley**
Leyla Ahmed Mohamed*
Chris Vincent Felisarta Monsanto*
Marc-Anthony Montalvo
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CANDIDATES FOR
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE FOR 2011
All graduating students who earn a cumulative grade point average of
3.75 and above during their college career, are eligible to be named the
Outstanding Graduate. Final selection is determined by a campus
committee based on applications submitted by the students.
Wade T McConnon
Thomas Kyle Mobley
Thomas Andrew Nance
Lisa Nguyen
Michelle T Nguyen
Claudia Erica Ortega
Shivon Vanessa Tuoni Ozinga
Tamara Jean Panter-Cirni
Gibson Lee Phan
Roy A Ready
Charlotte Rae Reese
Ted Roy Romero
Paul Barry Rosenblum
Michael James Sandi
Mary Ann R Saunders
Kelsey Rae Pizarro Sayoc
Christiande Leon Sebastian
Harmony J Seville
Danial Shakerz
Aaron Douglas Smith
Richard Lynn Spurlock
Misaki Tajima
Jacqueline Ngoc Tran
Minmin Tsai
Lai Fong Tsoi
Starla Lynn Tubbs
Julie Tram Anh Van
Blanca Estela Vanburain
Shaquida Alexis Vergo
Thomas Scott Watson
Dona M Wijetunga
Jared Daniel Wilson
Amy Pei Lin Yen
Wayne Yu
Guiyu Zhao
Garrett Joseph Alves
Gregorio Anaya
Vienna Emily Brambila
Melinda Renee Bridges
Bobby Chang
Kelly Katelyn Chiffer
Monica Lee Cleveland
Robert Richard Colley
Rhonda Jean Council
Brandon William Crane
Michael Lawrence Cutts
Jonathan Patric Coronel Dacio
Danielle Marie Dantema
Jeffrey Alexander Davis
Sandra Esparza Elias
Jinni-Lou Marie Esquivel
AdrienneLeigh Feilden
Albert Felix
Jason Llasos Gaetos
Karissa Lauren Galindo
Pamela Gonzalez
Katherine L Hamorsky
Hai Tran Son Hoang
Jennifer Arwen Holland Smith
Allison Marie Holley
Richard S Jimenez
Brigitta Maria Kumala
Minkoo Lee
James K Lee
Judith Linares
Alberto Lopez
Elizabeth Catherine Magee
Ericka Michelle Martinez-Alvarez
Robert Remus Martiniuc
Adele Mata
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CYPRESS COLLEGE
2011 PROFESSORS EMERITI
Minnie Allison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mathematics
Donna Friess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speech
Russ Flynn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Sciences
Cheryl Gibby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mathematics
OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARDS
2011 HONOREES
Richard McKnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outstanding Full-time Faculty Award
Devon Tsuno. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
Cliff Lester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charger Award
Mark Majarian . . . . . . . . . . Nominee, Orange County Teacher of the Year
Honorary Degrees
2010 Honorary Associate of Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tommy Lasorda
2011 Honorary Associate of Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Garcia
2011 Honorary Associate of Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irv Pickler
WHO’S WHO NOMINATIONS 2010-2011
Hira Ahmed
Sandra Elias Esparza
Rosa Garcia
Rebecca Gardner
Karina Hernandez
Rocquel C. Johnson
Lisa Ketelsleger
Brianne Little
Michael McCombs
Natalia Orosco
Wendy Ramirez
Danial Shakeri
Julie trang
Claudia Zaragoza
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SPRING CANDIDATES 2011
Shannon R Genovese
Justin Giambroni*
Taylor J Gibbs*
Ashley Elizabeth Gibson*
Lindsey Christine Gil
Sarah Michelle Gilbert*
Sean Walter Gillian
Ronaldo I Gomez
Bryan Gonzalez I*
Jacqueline Gonzalez
Jesse Murray Gonzalez*
Karla Gonzalez*
Pamela Gonzalez**
Melissa Marie Granados
Nancy Granados
Brittiny E Gray
Cassandra L Gray
Rose Joy Greco*
Kayla Marie Greulich*
Katie M Griggs
Candice Marie Grimsrud
Jonathan M Gryn
Jacqueline Guijarro*
Michelle Stephanie Guillen
Maira Gutierrez
Richard Junier Gutierrez
Daniel James Hagerty*
Mari Hamaguchi*
Katherine L Hamorsky**
Michelle Brenna Hampton*
Linda Lee Haralson*
Devin Christopher Hargan
Hassan Taisir Hassan*
Nick S Hassan*
Joanna Jean Hawkins*
Jonathan Randall Hawthorne*
Nilab Hayat*
Adriana Dolores Hernandez
Estela Andrea Hernandez
Karina M Hernandez*
Kenia J Hernandez
Jody Marie Herrington*
Heather Brianna Hill*
Krystine Ann Hill*
Ha Lam Thi Ho*
Hai Tran Son Hoang*
Ryan Joseph-Jonathan Hoffman
Jennifer Arwen Holland Smith**
Allison Marie Holley*
Jinni-Lou Hoon Hong*
Christina R Hooper*
Jennifer L. Hoornart
Laura Lynn Houghton
Kristen Grace Hrowal*
June Chun Yun Hsieh*
Yu-Chia Hsu
Jerry Lloyd Hubbard
Erica Irene Huggett
Charles Darrell Hunt IV*
Mandy Dawn Hutton*
Baohan Huynh*
Kevin Huynh*
Triet Minh Huynh*
Bertha P Ibarra
Jessica W Ibrahim
Lilii Igoa
Lynn Marie Ilas*
Christine Diana Iskandarian
Adam Jeffrey Jackson*
Katrina Elise Jahns*
Daniel S Jaimez*
Ashley Michelle Jaramillo
Sean Michael Jette*
Cinthya Cecilia Jijon*
Richard S Jimenez**
Destin Jamaul Johnson
Jared K Johnson
Travis Allan Johnson
David Patrick Jones*
Samantha Paige Jones*
Nicholas Isami Kaneshiro
Ayalsew Mekonnen Kassa*
Michael George Kavanaugh
Gail Keiser*
Kathryn Deborah Kelley*
Bobby Kellogg*
Deshano Lamar Kelly*
Lisa Marie Ketelsleger*
Sasha Ann Key III*
Evelyn C Khou*
A Ran Kim*
Amy Jeanne Kim*
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SPRING CANDIDATES 2011
Denise Nicole Duenez
Jennifer Lynn Duran*
John William Eales*
Nicole Che El-Ali*
Shaunna Leigh Erfurth
Evelyn A Escamilla*
Abraham Esparza
Sandra Esparza Elias**
Manuel Espinoza Jr*
Jinni-Lou Marie Esquivel**
Manuel Estrada
Elisepa Ete'Aki
Cassidy Ford Evans*
Tauipetipeti Fanua
Lucas Charles Farnell*
Natalie Jean Faustino*
Darine Fayad*
Albert Felix**
Eric P Fellinger*
Athina Eleni Ferentinos*
Rene Ivan Fernandez*
Arby Enrico Fields
Kelly Maureen Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth Margaret Flanagan*
Norman Francisco Follosco Jr*
Brianna Janae Fonseca*
Candace Jacquelyn Forbes*
Emily Nicole Fox*
Ryan A Fox
Dustin Ty Fox-Garcia*
Kayla Elizabeth Franco
Kelsey M. Frieson*
Kristin Rayanne Frisch
Paula Anne Fullerton*
James Sidney Fulps
Josephine Funes*
Tammy Lynn Fuqua*
Jason Llasos Gaetos**
Karissa Lauren Galindo**
Curtis B Galvez
Cynthia Concepcion Gandara
Karina Gandara*
Carolyn P Garcia
Blanca Edith Garcia Gomez*
Jessica Garcia Rios*
Rebecca Megan Gardner*
Jamie Lynn Clammer
Chelsea E Clapper*
Jennifer Lynn Clark*
Maria Elizabeth Clarke
Amy Allison Clase*
Courtney Nicole Cleaver*
Monica Lee Cleveland**
Bryan David Clifton I*
Heather Lisa Cohen
Robert Richard Colley**
Vernice M Constantino*
Alex Ray Cooper
Vanesa R Corona
Marisa Antoinette Correa*
Michael Allen Correia*
Justine P Cosby*
Brandon William Crane**
Jason Mark Crane I*
Claudia Crespo*
Kevin Rene Crisanto
Dowie H Crittenden Jr
Bianca Mahinan Cuevas*
Mirna Cuevas*
Rochelle Marie Currier*
Michael Lawrence Cutts**
Jonathan Patric Coronel Dacio**
Anna Kelene Dailey*
Janine Dang
Holly Renee Daniels*
Naoko Danno*
Danielle Marie Dantema**
Jaclyn Pauline Davis
Jeffrey Alexander Davis
Taylor Ann Davis*
Adrianne Shirley Dawson*
Dimitri De La Fuente
Karla Deras*
Amanda Ann Devenski
Fernando Benjamin Diaz
Katherine Diaz*
Leticia Diaz*
Hai Tu Dinh*
Warren J Doller*
Ashara Denae Dow
Jessica Duarte*
Michael Anthony Duarte*
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CYPRESS COLLEGE
OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS AWARD FOR 2011
John Moore
John Moore is a faculty member at Westmont College, where he is the Basketball
Coach, Associate Athletic Director, and an Associate Professor of Kinesiology. He
sits on the NAIA Men's Basketball Ratings Oversight Committee, has coached
junior teams internationally, and has hosted a number of basketball camps and
tournaments at the high school level and below.
While a student at Cypress College, Moore played basketball for legendary coach
Don Johnson. By name recognition, Moore likely isn’t the most-recognizable of a
group that includes NBA standouts Swen Nater and Mark Eaton. However, Johnson
calls Moore "THE most inspirational athlete in Cypress College Basketball history.”
Double underlined, all caps: “THE.” Clearly the revered Johnson holds Moore in the
highest regard.
“John became the role model for future players,” Johnson wrote in nominating
Moore for the Outstanding Alumnus award. “He was the essence of the ‘TSU’
(tough, smart, unselfish) athlete. John’s loyalty to Cypress College is, in my mind,
unsurpassed. He feels his position in life today is a direct result of the
transformation process that occurred here.”
After 18 seasons as head coach of Westmont Men’s Basketball, Coach Moore has
accumulated a record of 355-197 (.643) at Westmont and an overall record of
434-271 (.616) in 23 years as a head coach. His accomplishments at Westmont
include three Golden State Athletic Conference tournament championships and six
trips to the NAIA national tournament, including a NAIA Final Four appearance in
1999. Moore has coached 22 All-GSAC players, seven NAIA All-Americans, and
seven All-American Scholar-Athletes. In addition, each senior in his program has
graduated with a degree from Westmont.
“Coaching and teaching is more meaningful for me today than it was eight to ten
years ago,” said Moore. “We come to coach because there is a relational element
which becomes more significant the deeper you get into it. The success is always
going to be meaningful. We are competitors as coaches. But there is a greater
success that lies in a meaningful life.”
Moore, a member of the Cypress College Athletic Hall of Fame, transferred to
Westmont in 1976, where his career total of 422 assists ranks fourth, despite
playing only two years.
Outside of his coaching duties, Moore runs basketball camps and high school
tournaments. Moore also has international experience, taking part in several tours
throughout Asia, where he spent 10 years of his childhood. He has coached the
junior national teams for the countries of Bangladesh and Sudan. Moore served as
part of the USA Basketball Committee in 2002, helping to select the 19-and-under
team which included such players as Carmello Anthony, Deron Williams and
Christopher Bosh.
Moore comes from a basketball family. His brother Mike starred at Westmont in the
mid-’80s, while his sister Beth was a member of UCLA’s national championship
team in 1978. Moore’s wife, Rachel, served for several years as the director of her
family’s Lavin Basketball Camps. Her brother, Steve, is the former head basketball
coach at UCLA and is now an ESPN basketball analyst.
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CYPRESS COLLEGE
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER FOR 2011
Timothy Naftali
Timothy Naftali is the director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and
Museum, a part of the National Archives and Records Administration. Archivist of
the United States Allen Weinstein appointed Naftali director-designate of the
Nixon Library in April 2006. Naftali served as director of the Nixon Presidential
Materials Staff at the National Archives from October 2006 until a federal Nixon
Library was established within the system of presidential libraries on July 11,
2007.
Before joining the National Archives, Naftali taught history at a number of
universities, including the University of Virginia, where he also served as director
of the Presidential Recordings Program at the Miller Center of Public Affairs. There
he oversaw a team of researchers who transcribed and annotated meetings and
telephone conversations secretly recorded by Presidents Roosevelt, Truman,
Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon.
Naftali is a prolific writer for both popular and scholarly audiences. His work has
appeared on Slate.com, The New York Times, the Washington Post, Foreign Affairs,
and other publications, and he has appeared on National Public Radio, the History
Channel and C-SPAN. He is the author of four books, including Blind Spot: The
Secret History of American Counterterrorism and, with Aleksander Fursenko,“One
Hell of A Gamble”: Khrushchev, Castro, and Kennedy, 1958–1964. His second book
with Fursenko, Khrushchev’s Cold War: The Inside Story of an American Adversary,
received the Duke of Westminster’s Medal for Military Literature in June 2007. His
most recent book, George H. W. Bush, appeared in December 2007 as part of The
American Presidents series, edited by the late Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., and Sean
Wilentz. In October 2010, his article on counterterrorism policy appeared in the
book The Presidency of George W. Bush: A First Historical Assessment, edited by
Julian E. Zelizer. He is currently working on a study on “Why Terrorists Stop” and a
book on the Kennedy presidency.
Naftali was a consultant to the Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial
Government Records Interagency Working Group, which located and declassified
U.S. government records relating to war crimes committed by the Nazi and
Imperial Japanese governments during World War II and the disposition of war
criminals after the conflict. He was also a consultant on the history of U.S.
counterterrorism policy to the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the
United States (popularly known as the “9/11 Commission”).
Naftali received his undergraduate degree in history from Yale University, an M.A.
in international economics from the Johns Hopkins University, and an M.A. and a
Ph.D. in history from Harvard University.
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SPRING CANDIDATES 2011
Bryan S Aanderud*
Michelle Erica Abboud*
Alison Elizabeth Abel*
Robert Jonathan Adams
Benjamin David Ahle*
Faisal Mohammad Al Abdallat
Adrian N Alcantara*
Waleed Mohammad Alfares*
Anner Alex Alfaro*
Matthew Alexandre Allbee
Ofelia Morales Allison*
Marcel Manuel Alonzo*
Pamela Marie Alvarado*
Wendy Sarahi Alvarez
Melanie Anderson*
Gilbert Armand Apodaca*
Tereesa Ann Aqleh*
Shawn Hiroki Arata*
Alberto Arevalos*
Martha Arevalos
Roland James Argomaniz*
Bryan Arturo Arguello
Anthony A Arreola
Elizabeth Ashley Arroyo*
Ericka Elizabeth Arroyo
Sarah Nichole Arviso
Kaylie Allayne Ault
Ebru Awad*
Maribel Ayala
Ramsey Adli Badawi*
Lynel Dwan Banks
Joseph M Barbarino
Rachel Ann Barnhart
Daniel Ayala Barragan
Jamie Lynn Bartle
Lyzbeth Ashley Bartolome
Carissa Batiller*
James E Baxendale
Gabrielle Grace Andres Beasca*
Alicia M Becknell
Michelle Doris Bell*
Meaghan Ashlee Belshe*
Sydney Ilexis Berman*
Brooke Noelle Berry*
Parth C Bhuta*
Marissa Rachelle Billups
Silvia Elizabeth Blas*
Justin P Bloch*
Rachealyn Nicole Bloodgood
Samantha Bobadilla
Crystal Rose Bracamontes
Brendan Colm Brady
Vienna Emily Brambila**
Melinda Renee Bridges**
Alisha Marie Brittin*
Cheri Lindsay Brock
Chelsea Rose Broghamer*
Jerrol W Brooks
Tara Elaine Brunswick
Melanie M Buonanno
Ashley Nicole Burris
April Jo Neal Butcher*
Alexandria J Cain
Caesar Augusto Camacho*
Lorna Camfield*
Monica Renee Carlson
Beatrice Carrillo
Sandra Marie Carroll*
Dawne Carter*
Melissa Jo Cascio
Christian Casillan I
Jose B Castaneda*
Andrea Cerna
Eddie Mikeal Chacon*
Stephanie Chai
Laura Andrea Chamorro*
Bobby Chang**
Kacee Kristina Chase
Debra Crystal Chavez
Maribel Chavez*
Jenny Chen*
Mia Frances Chiaro*
ChiViet Chiem
Kelly Katelyn Chiffer**
Ashley Chin*
Yu-Ling Chiu*
Abigail Cho*
Luis Martin Choi
Linda Le Chow
Hye Sung Chun*
Jeremy Daniel Ciauri
Bianca P Cisneros
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SASHES
FALL GRADUATES 2010
Yen Thi Hai Nguyen*
John-Raymond A Olarte*
John Tizon Oliva
Denise Christine Osendorf*
Alyson Renee Panik
Tamara Jean Panter-Cirni**
Kimberlee Nichole Paredes
Linta Hasmukhbhai Patel*
Jasmine Perez
Kimmy Pham*
Stacie Michelle Porizek
Tyler William Pratt*
Randip S Rai
Mutiara S Ratu
Galo Ivan Reinoso*
Carmen B Retana
Vina Marual Reyes*
Franchesca Louise Ricottone
Zoraida Ngo Koon Ripors
Kenneth C Rivera
Tiffany Michelle Robertson*
Robert Greg Rodriguez
Carolina M Romero
Eric Gomez Romero
Michael James Ruffalo
Javier Salcedo
Pearl Dathip Sanglab*
Jorge Efrain Saucedo
Harmony J Seville**
Arefa Shaikh
Gary Edward Smith*
Sonia Patricia Solis
Christopher Brent Soske*
Steven Matthew Staple
Patrick Wayne Stedman*
Dominique Shavon Stewart
Iwayan Sumada*
Nikki Knan Sun
Michael Ronald Tanko
Tammie La Trese Thomas
Melissa Jane Thompson*
Shasta Jean Thompson
Andrew Wesley Tolentino*
Phuquoc Tan Tran*
Tina Tran*
Lai Fong Tsoi**
Mao Umeki*
Robert Reuben Urenda*
Vicky Michelle Valderrama
Johanna Vanessa Valiente*
Jessica Denise Vance*
Brent Michael Vanmaanen
Yesenia Villamil*
Christina Rose Villamor*
May Voong*
Saundra Lee White*
Robert Wayne Winters*
Joanne Woo
Jan Wesley Changco Yap
David James Yonehara
GOLD - ALPHA GAMMA SIGMA (AGS)
Alpha Gamma Sigma is a state-wide community college student organization which fosters,
promotes, maintains, and recognizes scholarship. AGS provides scholarships, awards, honors,
and recognition through letters of recommendation. Members have a cumulative semester
grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Kinte - BLACK STUDIES LEARNING COMMUNITY
The Black Studies Learning Community (BSLC) is a one-year program open to all students who
have a desire to learn about Black culture. The mission of the program is to increase success
and transfer rates among the students enrolled. The courses offered in the BSLC are general
education courses taught from the Black perspective and required for graduation and transfer.
To accomplish these goals, there are four components to this program: English, tutoring,
counseling, and cultural enrichment activities.
BURGUNDY – MORTUARY SCIENCE
The Funeral Service Directors have held the completion of the rigorous Funeral Science
curriculum as a note worthy achievement. The burgundy sash represents the student’s hard
work and commitment to academic excellence. The gold lettering signifies the highly held
academic level that the funeral industry expects from our graduates.
WHITE – NURSING
The Cypress College Nursing Program educates students for patient/client services in a
variety of health care settings. At the satisfactory completion of all courses and the specified
general education requirements at Cypress College, the individual will receive an Associate in
Science degree and will be eligible to write the Registered Nursing State Licensing
Examination. The white sash represents the nursing field and the royal blue "RN" letters
represent one of Cypress College's school colors.
Serape – The PUENTE PROGRAM
The Puente Program is a university transfer program open to all students interested in
celebrating the Latino experience while taking English and counseling courses needed for
graduation and transfer. Co-sponsored by the University of California Office of the President
and the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, the mission of the one-year
program is to strengthen students’ academic success through three main components:
English, Counseling, and Mentoring. Puente: Creating Leaders for California’s Future.
CORDS
GOLD – HONORS
* Honors: indicates students who have maintained an overall grade point average of
3.0 – 3.74 during their college career.
** High Honors: Indicates students who have maintained an overall grade point average of
3.75 – 4.0 during their college career.
BLUE & WHITE – NURSING
The Cypress College Registered Nursing Program students participating in the Cypress College
chapter of the California Nursing Student Association (CNSA) are eligible to wear the National
Student Nursing Association (NSNA) cord. The NSNA Cord acknowledges the accomplishments
of students involved and committed to nursing leadership and the nursing profession.
MEDALLIONS
*
HONORS (Gold Cords) - based on an overall grade point average of
3.0 - 3.74 during their College career.
** HIGH HONORS (Gold Cords) - based on an overall grade point
average of 3.75 - 4.0 during their College career.
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BLUE - EOPS
Students who participated in Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) can be
identified by the copper-colored medallion hanging on a blue ribbon. The medal depicts an
engraved graduation cap in the center and is surrounded by the words "Cypress College EOPS
Graduate". These symbols celebrate their achievements as many EOPS students are the first
in their families to attend college and graduate. Many will continue their studies as they
transfer to four year colleges and universities.
BURGUNDY - MORTUARY SCIENCE
The medallion has the Mortuary Science Program logo engraved on the front with the name of
the award inscribed on the back. There are seven awards selected by the faculty which have
been created to honor academic and industry excellence in memory of past alumni and
instructors. The burgundy ribbon and gold lettering match the sash.
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FALL GRADUATES 2010
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
North Orange County Community College District
Jeffrey P. Brown
Barbara Dunsheath
Leonard Lahtinen
Molly McClanahan
Michael B. Matsuda
Donna Miller
M. Tony Ontiveros
Ryan Billings, Student Trustee, Cypress College
Natalie Beck, Student Trustee, Fullerton College
North Orange County Community College District
Ned Doffoney, Ed.D., Chancellor
Cypress College
Michael J. Kasler, Ed.D., President
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Maha Aboukhzam*
Rasha Rawhi Abuqamar*
Karina Jazmin Acevedo
Bo Akers
Jorge Luis Alcaraz
Garrett Joseph Alves**
Amber Marie Anderson*
Jesse Arellano
Chase Landell Atkinson*
Angkana Aumheaw*
Kelly S Baik*
Brittany Alisha Barsumian
Richard Joseph Bennett*
Nerissa Soriano Black*
Nicole Bogguess
Alyssa Lynn Brunner*
Jamie N Burns
Jaclyn M Calderon*
Kylie Nicole Campbell*
Edward Sevilla Carandang*
Erika Theresa Castaneda*
Monica Nicole Castaneda*
Andrea Maurine Castellano*
Alisia Ann Childress
Haesun Linda Chong*
Carolyn I Cocco
Robin C Cochrane*
Michael Lon Cook
Eyenne B Cruz
Melissa Renee Danna
Laura Roxana Del Campo Sanchez*
Rodinel Enache*
Wendy Yesenia Estrada
Steven Greg Eversole*
James Farrokh-Shahab*
Adrienne Leigh Feilden**
Heather Joy Foy*
Keihla M Frear*
Jane E. M Fuller*
Katrina Sibbaluca Galvez*
Denise Flores Garcia*
Deaundra Givens
Annette Veronica Godinez*
Raquel Xochitlquetzal Gonzalez*
James Edwin Hackett*
Kristine Michelle Hansen*
Grace Marie Hansmeyer*
Erin Noel Hardy
Meghan Aileen Hickam
Phillip Ho
Kimtam T Hoang*
Nicole Lee Hopper
Michele Nicole Howard*
Claire Denise Hutt*
Bertha P Ibarra
Obdulia Islas*
Chiho Ito*
Samantha Pauline Jackson-Varela
Melissa Charlene Johnson
Muriel Kathleen Juenemann
Raafat K Kassem*
Pawan Deep Kaur
Bryce Andrew Kelly
Annie Hyoyeon Kim
Carrie Lynne Klein
Ramon Lee Koeshall*
Lynnda L Laufer*
Alexander Henry Leard
Kristieana Elizabeth Ledesma
Elizabeth Ledezma*
Eunhye Lee*
Sang Ah Lee
Pius Ndobegang Leke*
Marissa Beth Leos*
Elena V Levin*
Angela Christine Leyvas*
Shannon L Lillegard*
Amy Lisa Lin*
Ashley Anna Llanes
Rhonda Natakki Lockhart
Diana Maria Lujan*
Kristopher David Lundeen*
Michelle G Magistrado*
Rina Marie Marcelino
Jessica Ashley Marshall
Claudia Lorena Martinez*
Adele Mata**
Tammy Dawn Mazariego*
Michael Carl Medinger*
Jacqueline Mercado
Terri Lynn Miles*
Vanessa Monroy*
Leticia Morales
Kelsey Arminda Muirhead
Cheryl Lynn Nazworth*
Hieu Thanh Nguyen*
Theresa Thanh Nguyen
Tommy Duy Nguyen
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SUMMER GRADUATES 2010
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Oh, say! can you see, by the
dawn’s early light
Ruth Vega
Rynel Celi Villanueva
Robin Meri Webb
Nicole Christine Weil*
Truth Wilson
Young Seon Yoon*
Guiyu Zhao**
What so proudly we hailed at
the twilight’s last gleaming;
Whose broad stripes and
bright stars, through
the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched
were so gallantly streaming?
*
HONORS (Gold Cords) - based on an overall grade point average of
3.0 - 3.74 during their College career.
** HIGH HONORS (Gold Cords) - based on an overall grade point
average of 3.75 - 4.0 during their College career.
And the rocket’s red glare,
the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night
that our flag was still there:
Oh, say! does that Star-spangled
banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and
the home of the brave?
ALMA MATER
O Alma Mater, Hail with
pride and loyalty,
So sing we now with hearts
uplifted to thy glory.
O Cypress, Thee we love,
Thy spires shall rise above,
Ennobled through the years
with splendor,
Cypress, hail to thee.
- Dr. Clifton Stout (1934 - 1974)
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SUMMER GRADUATES 2010
Cypress College
wishes to express appreciation to the following:
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
Ushers:
Nadine Gharaibeh
Tiffany Asw
Gabriel Zapeda
George Zuniga
CYPRESS COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Podium Flowers provided by:
SECRET GARDEN FLORIST
6076 Lincoln Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
714/827-7999
Stage Greenery provided by:
LAKEWOOD NURSERY
4114 Lincoln Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
714/828-9464
BREA OLINDA NURSERY
2601 Valencia Ave.
Brea, CA 90630
714/993-076
Tuxedos provided by:
CLINTS FORMAL WEAR
8405 LaPalma Avenue
Buena Park, CA
714/523-8472
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Rasha Rawhi Abuqamar*
Karina Jazmin Acevedo
Gregorio Anaya**
Crystal Nicole Anderson
Exequiel Juntilla Ang*
Esmeralda De Jesus Avina*
Genesis Bedoy
Tabitha Leigh Belshe
Gregory Michael Bennett
Sabrina Leeann Bouck*
Ashley Nicole Bowerman
Ben Bright
Anthony R Cabading
Montserrat A Cardona*
April Marie Carter*
Virya Chhom
Mineli Cisneros*
Donna Le Ann Clark
Kla Mishaun Cook*
Alex Jorge Cormalis
Rhonda Jean Council**
Angelina Michelle Davis*
Awilda Delgado
Rita Diaz*
Gina Rizki Effendi
Amanda Joyce Encineas*
Cassie Lynn Fox*
Shelly Rhea Franco*
Stacie Leigh Fuller
Tomohiro Go
Grace Eunhye Ha*
Raymond Alan Hanson
Channing Danielle Hayes
Erik Allen Hempe*
Lisa Gaye Hernandez*
Thomas Anthony Himmelheber*
Kimberly Hutchens
Teresa Maria Ibarra*
Evelyn F Jimenez
Liberty Dawn Johnson
David Charles King*
Elizabeth Melinda King*
Austin James Krehbiel
Christa Lynn Lacombe
Katherine Marie Lauer*
Jennifer Le
Daniel Lee
Rachel Jillian Lefler
Erika Llamas*
Oscar Lozoya
Jerome Nigel Madlambayan*
Justin Andrew Mcguire
Jordan Michael Meadows
Gracie Angelica Melendrez*
Michelle Kathe Montes*
Carla Namiyo Morioka*
Olga Milena Navarro
Warren Travis Nordhagen-Sorenson*
Steven Joshua Norton*
Ruth Osikweme Obidah*
Brittany Anita Jean Oriaz
Ian Pan*
Alicia Parra
Matt Ryan Prince
Sergio Proa
Michelle Ramos
Jason Edward Reiss
Summer Grace-Ann Rhee*
Graciela M. Riadigos*
Nydia Rios
Diana Arlene Rodriguez-Miller*
Anastasia Pauline Rojo
Paul Barry Rosenblum**
James Gary Ross III
Kristian Nicole Saliture*
Morgan Denise Selenak
Martha Servin*
Andrew Lupisan Simbol
Sommer D. Slaughter
Bobbi-Lee Smart*
Charles Lee Smith*
Scott Michael Smith
Erin Leianne Sneed
Wibol Soch
Alyssa Josephine Starkey
Misaki Tajima**
Jonathan Michael Talley*
James Tao*
Jonathan Alex Templeton
Selena Rae Todero
Jacqueline Ngoc Tran**
Kiet T Tran
Jennifer Yoko Tuttle*
Taylor Russell Van Scoy
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dr. Michael J. Kasler
President, Cypress College
The Commencement ceremony affirms students' search for
knowledge and marks an important educational milestone. It is
based on tradition and ritual established several centuries ago to
provide an occasion for students, faculty, staff, family members
and guests to recognize the achievement of an academic goal. At
Cypress College, this goal is earning an Associate Degree.
By individual path, each graduate has reached this goal and is
now and into the future, one of ours – a Cypress College
graduate. My very best wishes to you for a bright and fulfilling
future as you continue your education, pursue a career, or take
your place in the community. I also encourage you to keep in
touch with your instructors and come back to the campus for a
visit now and then. Congratulations! We are very proud to claim
you as graduates.
THE MEANING OF ACADEMIC DRESS
Academic dress, which includes a gown, a hood, and a mortarboard cap,
originated in the oldest universities and colleges. In fourteenth century
England the statutes of most colleges and universities forbade “excess in
apparel” and prescribed the wearing of a long gown which provided
warmth in the unheated buildings frequented by medieval scholars. The
tailoring of gowns was strictly governed. In the early days of Oxford, any
tailor who departed from the authorized design of the gown, “even by a
nail’s breadth,” was to be punished by the vice chancellor of the university or college. The four basic kinds of degrees awarded by the colleges and
universities are the associate, the bachelor of arts, the master of arts, and
the doctorate. The holders of those degrees are distinguished by their
gowns and the hoods. The associate degree, awarded by community
colleges, signifies completion of two years of specific work.
The Gowns
Most academic gowns are black. The cut of the robe and sleeves, as well
as the trimming, indicates various academic degrees. No trimmings are
permitted on the gowns for the associate, bachelor of arts, or master of
arts degrees. However, the gown worn by those who have earned their
doctorate has a front facing of velvet and three bars of the same velvet
across the sleeves.
Mortarboard Caps
There is no general rule for the position of the tassel on a mortarboard.
However, numerous institutions have required candidates to wear their
tassels on the right side during commencement exercises and to shift them
to the left side at the moment the degrees are conferred. This custom
replaces individual hooding which was practiced many years ago and still
remains in effect at some universities.
The Hoods
Hoods fasten around the neck, drape over the shoulder, and fall down the
back. Historically, hoods had several uses. They were used as a head
covering; a cape; a receptacle for carrying books and other personal items;
and as a bag to collect alms, since most medieval scholars were quite poor.
Hoods are worn by those who have earned the master’s degree or
doctorate. The colors on the hood represent the field of study and
indicate from which college or university the individual received the
degree.
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Hood Trim Colors
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maize
Arts, Letters, Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White
Commerce, Accountancy, Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drab
Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lilac
Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light Blue
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange
Fine Arts, including Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brown
Forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russet
Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purple
Library Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lemon
Medicine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pink
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apricot
Optometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aquamarine
Oratory (speech) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Silver Grey
Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olive Green
Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark Blue
Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sage Green
Public Administration, including Foreign Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peacock Blue
Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salmon Pink
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Golden Yellow
Social Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citron
Theology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scarlet
Veterinary Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grey
PROGRAM
Commencement Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy Naftali
Conferring of Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Barbara Dunsheath
Board of Trustees Members assisting with diplomas:
Barbara Dunsheath, Jeffrey P. Brown, Leonard Lahtinen,
Molly McClanahan, Michael Matsuda, Donna Miller, M. Tony Ontiveros
Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faculty Members
Social Science, Carol Lewis
Language Arts, Kathy Llanos
Congratulations to Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Michael Kasler
Cypress College Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . Cypress College Chamber Singers
(page 23)
Director - Sheridon Ball
Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Graduates of 2011 and Faculty
You're Invited...
(Please remain seated until after Recessional)
While graduation is a celebration of completing an educational journey, we also realize that
learning is a life-long endeavor.
Many of today’s graduates - as well as family members and friends - have educational goals yet
to be attained. With that in mind, Cypress College cordially invites our graduates and guests to
return to the campus to benefit from the broad selection of courses we offer.
Our summer classes begin June 20. The fall semester starts on August 15, with additional
courses beginning the weeks of August 29 and October 17.
Reception for Graduates, Families, and Friends
Immediately Following Ceremony
Compliments of Associated Students
Interpreters for the Hearing Impaired
Sdella Park and Amber Dunn
Please feel free to ask any of our staff here today for any information you would like. And, or
course, details such as the class schedule are available by visiting our campus Website at
http://www.CypressCollege.edu.
Congratulations! We hope to serve you again.
Educational Excellence • A Great Environment • Personal Attention • Value and Quality • A Fun Experience
CypressCollege.edu
(714) 484-7000
9200 Valley View Street • Cypress, CA 90630
info@CypressCollege.edu
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PROGRAM
AUTOGRAPHS
Selected Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jazz Band
Directed by Peter Buck, George Beyer
Processional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Class of 2011 and Faculty
Marshal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Ganer
President, Academic Senate
Pomp and Circumstance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edward Elgar
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Michael Kasler
President, Cypress College
Presentation of the Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kennedy High School ROTC
Director, Colonel Mark Breslow
National Anthem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Francis Scott Key
Jamond McCoy – Soloist
Introductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Michael Kasler
Greetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Barbara Dunsheath
President, Board of Trustees
North Orange County Community College District
Greetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Ned Doffoney
Chancellor,
North Orange County Community College District
Greetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danial Shakeri
President, Associated Students
Presentation of Outstanding Graduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Billings
"Class of 2011”
Student Trustee
Presentation of Outstanding Alumnus for 2011.. . . . . . . . Michael Cooper
Cypress College Foundation Board
Message from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Michael Kasler
Presentation of Honorary Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Michael Kasler
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AUTOGRAPHS
Forty-Fourth
Commencement
Cypress College
Cypress College
9200 Valley View St. • Cypress, CA 90630-5897
CypressCollege.edu
May 26, 2011
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