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Dear Graduates,
Congratulations on graduating from Southern Adventist University. Contrary to what you may
be thinking, you have come to a beginning, not an ending. By concluding a segment of your
education, you are starting another. I hope the knowledge and experience you have developed
at Southern will be the foundation from which you build upon for a lifetime.
We have sought to fulfill the education goal written by Ellen White in her book Education: “It is
the work of true education to ... train the youth to be thinkers, and not mere reflectors of other
men’s thought.”
I pray that:
Your presence in the world upholds God’s values, rather than reflecting the world’s.
Your work in the world goes beyond what is expected, not just mirroring others.
Your relationships reflect Jesus, rather than the fads of society.
Your political thoughts create trends, not reflect fashion.
Your spiritual life transforms those around you, rather than imitating what others do.
God bless you as you transform your world!
Yours in Christ,
Gordon Bietz
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Consecration.........................Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church........................Friday, 8 p.m.
Sabbath School............................ Chattanooga Convention Center........................... Sabbath, 10 a.m.
Baccalaureate............................... Chattanooga Convention Center........................... Sabbath, 11 a.m.
Education and Psychology Dedication Service..............................................................Sabbath, 4 p.m.
Collegedale Community Church Sanctuary
Nursing Dedication Service......... Chattanooga Convention Center.............................Sabbath, 7 p.m.
Commencement.......................... Chattanooga Convention Center......................... Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
Doors will open one hour before all services.
Please silence all electronic devices during programs.
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Southern Adventist University as a learning community nurtures Christ-likeness
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Students of Southern Adventist University will
• Spiritual Development
grow in a vibrant relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, while integrating into their
lives Bible-based beliefs and values as understood by the Seventh-day Adventist church.
• Intellectual Development
develop a commitment to life-long-learning and demonstrate a mastery of the cognitive
skills of critical reasoning, independent thinking, reflective judgment, communication,
and creativity needed to confront the issues, ideas, and values of historical and
contemporary civilization.
• Individual and Social Development
develop socio-emotional maturity that enables them to be effective leaders and
contributing members of their churches, families, groups, and communities in a
global society.
• Physical Development
take responsibility for their own well-being through a healthy lifestyle.
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Consecration, Sabbath School, Baccalaureate and Commencement services
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Friday, May 8, 2015, 8 p.m.
Prelude................................................... “Allegretto” from Sonata IV........................................Felix Mendelssohn
Invocation..................................................................................................................Aubrey Toup, senior
Welcome.............................................................................................................Stephanie Brown, senior
Musical Selection.................................... “Psalm 121 (NKJV)”................................................... Jenny Kim
Jenny Kim, voice and guitar, senior
Hannah Leonard, violin, senior
Offering....................................................Collegiate Missions..................................John Hannah, senior
Offertory...........................................“His Eye Is on the Sparrow”..... Charles H. Gabriel, arranged by Marilyn Ham
Olivia Robinson, piano, senior
Introduction of Speaker..........................................................................................Kaitlyn Verrill, senior
Consecration Address........................... “A Wish and a Prayer”........................................ Carole Verrill
pastor of children’s ministries, Collegedale Church
Senior Class Response........................................................................ Anthony Whitlow, senior class pastor
Consecration Prayer................................................................................................Tiffany Chavez, senior
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Postlude..............................“Allegro maestoso e vivace” from Sonata IV..................... Felix Mendelssohn
Organist: Sara Moses, senior
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Sabbath, May 9, 2015, 10 a.m.
Opening Song................................... “Wonderful Words of Life”............................................. Philip Bliss
seniors: Bianca Barbosa, flute; Karine Rocha de Benedicto, voice; Karoline Rocha de Benedicto, voice
Amauri Barbosa, piano, parent
Opening Prayer...................................................................................................... Ashley Mitchell, senior
Welcome..................................................................................................... Erin Grube, senior class secretary
Scripture.....................................................Matthew 5:13-16....Kathleen Robidoux, senior class vice president
Praise and Worship........................“Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”....................... William James Kirkpatrick
......................................................................“Day by Day”............. Karolina W. Sandell-Berg and Andrew L. Skoog
seniors: Rodney Balmes, voice and guitar; Kenric Rimoni, voice
Scripture...................................................1 Corinthians 1:4-9...............................Saskia Hurlston, senior
Testimonies..........................................................................seniors: Paola Lopez and Robert Pasinger, Jr.
Closing Song......................................“I Need Thee Every Hour”........................................... Robert Lowry
seniors: Rodney Balmes, voice and guitar; Kenric Rimoni, voice
Closing Prayer............................................................................................................... Aida Coria, senior
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Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee, Hail Thee as the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day!
All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise;
Field and forest, vale and mountain, Bloss’ming meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain Call us to rejoice in Thee.
Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest,
Well-spring of the joy of living, Ocean-depth of happy rest!
Thou the Father, Christ our Brother—All who live in love are Thine:
Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine.
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Sabbath, May 9, 2015, 11 a.m.
Prelude
Welcome.......................................................................................................... Jocelynn Rodriguez, senior
Song of Worship............... “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” (Henry van Dyke)............... Ludwig van Beethoven
Bianca Barbosa, voice, senior
Karine Rocha de Benedicto, voice, senior
Karoline Rocha de Benedicto, voice, senior
(Words to song are on the previous page. Congregation, please stand.)
Invocation....................................................................................................................... Jyra Mitra, senior
Offering ................................................... Campus Ministries.................................... Ana Fuentes, senior
Offertory...........................................“Don’t Feel No-Ways Tired”................ arranged by Jacqueline B. Hairston
Steven Blondo, voice, senior
Sarah Chang, piano, senior
Scripture......................................................2 Timothy 1:12....... Vianca Torrez, senior class campaign manager
Introduction of Speaker...................................................................... Eduardo Gallardo, master’s graduate
Baccalaureate Address............................. “Few People Know”.............................................Jimm Bunch
president and CEO of Park Ridge Health, Hendersonville, NC
Musical Selection........................................... “Only You”.............................. Kenric Rimoni and Melissa Rivera
Danielle Nobuhara, voice, senior
Christian Piñango, piano, senior
Kenric Rimoni, voice, senior
Justin Nishino, guitar, senior
Benediction..................................................................................................................Dana Hoxie, senior
Postlude..........................................“Now Thank We All Our God”.... Johann Sabastian Bach, arr. by Peter Reeve
Brass Ensemble Conductor: Ken Parsons, School of Music associate professor
Organist: Judy Glass, School of Music professor
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Sabbath, May 9, at 4 p.m., Collegedale Community Church Sanctuary
The School of Education and Psychology invites you to attend a dedication ceremony and reception for those
graduating with degrees in elementary and secondary education, family studies, psychology, outdoor education,
school counseling, and clinical mental health counseling. The speaker will be Brooke Holland, a high school
English teacher at Collegedale Academy.
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Sabbath, May 9, at 7 p.m., Chattanooga Convention Center
The School of Nursing invites you to attend the senior nurses’ dedication. Speaker Judy Blair, BSN, MBA,
is the senior vice president and chief clinical officer for Adventist Health System, which operates 45 acute care
hospitals across 10 states. In this role, she collaborates with chief nursing officers throughout the organization
and provides leadership on initiatives and innovation that helps streamline clinical care processes. Blair’s career
began on a Med/Surg unit and then moved to the emergency department. Her career has spanned clinical
leadership in the emergency, ICU, quality, risk management, education, case management, and regulatory areas
as well as serving as CNO in both a small and large hospital setting. She has a passion for excellence in patient
care and seeks to inspire others to join in making a difference in our communities one patient at a time.
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The Class of 2015 is creating an endowed scholarship fund to benefit future students. Once fully funded
at $25,000, the Students 2 Students Endowed Scholarship will provide an annual scholarship of at least $1,000
to a student with demonstrated financial need. By choosing an endowed scholarship as our class gift, we are
leaving a legacy that will benefit Southern students in perpetuity. We extend our deepest thanks to all who have
given alongside us to help make this possible. Fundraising for this will continue over the next three years, and
all are invited to join us in building this endowment at southern.edu/classgift.
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Please silence all electronic devices. Seating on Sunday in the Chattanooga Convention Center is on a
first-come basis. Ushers will assist in filling all unoccupied seats 15 minutes before the program begins. Your
consideration of others is appreciated as you cheer and take pictures of your graduate. Please do not stand
in front of guests. Air horns and other noisemakers are not allowed. Guests are encouraged to remain seated
until the conclusion of the recessional. Graduates and guests may connect at the designated locations of their
school/department (see map on last page). Graduation DVD recordings of the services will be available through
the Campus Shop a few weeks after commencement. Visit saucampusshop.com or call 423.236.2152 to order.
To enable all students to have a photograph of their graduation, arrangements have been made with Grad
Images for a professional photographer to record the moment each graduate receives his or her diploma, plus
two additional poses. After graduation, a 5x7 photo will be sent to each graduate as a gift from the university.
Graduates have the option of ordering additional prints from Grad Images.
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Fanfare.................................................. Fanfare from “La Peri”................................................Paul Dukas
Processional.............................“Pomp and Circumstance March No.1”............................ Sir Edward Elgar
Invocation...................................................................................................................Jordyn Butts, senior
Welcome................................................................................................................ Edgar De Leon, senior
Music........................................... “Graduation Manuscript No. 1”......... Hovland/Debussy/Lovland/Bradbury
Participating seniors: Sarah Chang, violin; Evan Chung, tin whistle; Emil Harty, piano;
Victor Hong, double bass; Emily Moses, viola; Justin Nishino, classical guitar;
Lisa Poirier, oboe/English horn; Takuma Shinasue, voice; Aubrey Toup, clarinet
Participating students: Michael Chung, cello; Aika Melissa Nishino, violin
Faculty Honors and Awards...................................................... Kevin Brown, Faculty Affairs Committee chair
Introduction of Speaker....................................................................................... Gordon Bietz, president
Commencement Address........................... “Who Are You?”........................................... Larry Blackmer
vice president for education, North American Division
Senior Class Response............................................................................ Janice Cosme, senior class president
Graduate Class Response.............................................................................. Janet Burke, master’s graduate
Presentation of the Class of May 2015................ Robert Young, senior vice president for Academic Administration
Presentation of Graduate Degree Candidates........................................ Carleton Swafford, graduate dean
Presentation of Undergraduate and Guest Degree Candidates........................................Robert Young
senior vice president for Academic Administration
associate vice president for Academic Administration
Volker Henning
Conferring of Degrees.......................................................................................... Gordon Bietz, president
Ron Smith, Board of Trustees chair, Southern Union president
Joni Zier, Records and Advisement director
Alumni Association Welcome......................... Herbert E. Coolidge, Alumni Association president, class of 1965
Benediction................................................................................................. Christopher Hufnagel, senior
Recessional.....................................................“Rigaudon”..................................................... André Campra
Organist: Judy Glass, School of Music professor
Brass Ensemble Conductor: Ken Parsons, School of Music associate professor
Grand Marshal: Lisa Clark Diller, University Senate chair; History and Political Studies Department chair
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President............................................................................................................................ Janice Cosme
Vice President...........................................................................................................Kathleen Robidoux
Secretary.................................................................................................................................Erin Grube
Pastor.........................................................................................................................Anthony Whitlow
Campaign Manager............................................................................................................Vianca Torrez
Class Sponsors: Robert Coombs, School of Education and Psychology professor
Judy Sloan, School of Physical Education, Health and Wellness professor
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In addition to maintaining a 3.50 GPA and meeting normal degree requirements, a Southern
Scholar has completed a special honors curriculum involving interdisciplinary studies, honors courses,
and independent study. This semester, six graduates earned that distinction. The titles of their senior
research projects are listed below:
Stephanie Brown“Ethical Implications of the Affordable Care Act on Employment”
Lydia Hasan
“Ready or Not: Career Readiness Informed by the Career Thoughts Inventory”
Victor Hong
“Differential Protein Expression During Tail Regeneration of Anolis carolinensis”
Lindsey Mitchell
“More than Music: Communication Patterns and Speech Codes of Folk Musicians”
Eric Morris
“Effects of Acesulfame Potassium and Sucralose on Seismonastic Movements of Mimosa pudica”
Lien Turley
“Global Information Systems Analysis of Change in Temporal Flowers Distributions by Species,
Across the Biology Trail System of Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee”
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Southern Adventist University and its Alumni Association proudly salute members of the graduating
class of 1965. Commencement participants are garbed in the traditional green school color.
Herbert Coolidge
Richard Coston
Pamela Smith Cross
K. Willfried Kowarsch
Joan Aitken Martin
Felicia LeVere Phillips
Arthur Richert
Joyce Cunningham Richert
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Julie Melissa Hill Alvarez................................................................................................... M.S.N. Nurse Educator
Joy Sheppard Asbury......................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Michael Scott Babienco............................ M.S. Computer Science; B.S. Computer Science, Summa Cum Laude
Jateum Maur’ee Blackburn................................................................................ M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Amanda Danielle Blevins.................................................................................. M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Julia Lynn Boatwright................................................ M.S.N. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Adult/Gerontology
Jennifer Lynn Booth.......................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Janet Herleen Burke......................................................................................................... M.S. School Counseling
Tamekia Magalene Bush................................................................................................... M.S. School Counseling
Sherri Lee Cushman Canther........................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Alyssa Christine Cara...............................................................................................................M.S.A. Customized
Shannon Carringer....................................................................... M.S.N. Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Tara Lynette Carter............................................................................................ M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Renae A. Chambers................................................................................M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Jocelyn Rae Compton........................................................................................ M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Paula Ann Cook................................................................................................ M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Don D. Duff...................................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Martha Anne Espinoza...................................................................................................... M.S.N. Nurse Educator
Steven S. Flynn.....................................................................................................M.B.A. Marketing Management
Eduardo Gallardo.............................................................................................. M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Bradford Forbes Goodridge, Jr......................................................................................... M.S. School Counseling
Daniel Scott Hamilton..........................................M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling; School Counseling
Rebekah Leigh Harvey....................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Simrall Pratt Hawkins ....................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Nicole Lynn Humphrey.......................................................................................................... M.S.W. Social Work
Jacqueline Robinnett Jackson................................................................................................. M.S.W. Social Work
Wayne Edward Jernigan............................................. M.S.N. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Adult/Gerontology
Mary Beth Johnson.................................................... M.S.N. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Adult/Gerontology
Rosalind Demenda Jones............................................................. M.S.N. Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Ahad Abay Kebede................................................... M.S.N. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Adult/Gerontology;
Family Nurse Practitioner
Kevin Dean Kiers..........................................................................................M.S.Ed. Outdoor Teacher Education
David Ryan Kloosterhuis..............................................................................M.S.Ed. Outdoor Teacher Education
Hyeran (Scarlet) Lee........................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Mathiada Saintia Louis........................................................................................................... M.S.W. Social Work
Melessa Marshalene Mattis................................................................................ M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Cristina Melo........................................................................................................................... M.B.A. Customized
David R. Mercer..................................................................................................................... M.B.A. Management
Mandana Mobasseri Maraghi............................................................................ M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Bradley Jason Newmyer................................................................................M.S.Ed. Outdoor Teacher Education
Tyler Lee Newmyer.......................................................................................M.S.Ed. Outdoor Teacher Education
Carleen Ogle...................................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Michele Kathleen Olsen.................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Zachary David Ownbey...................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Russell Allen Peters................................................... M.S.N. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Adult/Gerontology;
Family Nurse Practitioner
Tiffany Erin Potter..................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner; Nurse Educator
Brooke Ray.............................................................................................................................. M.S.W. Social Work
Ariel Antonio Rosario............................................... M.S.N. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Adult/Gerontology
Regena Renee Shelton....................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Amin Sadruddin Sohani................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Janet Walter..................................................................................................M.S.Ed. Outdoor Teacher Education
Jodi Lyn Watson................................................................................................ M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Jeremy John Weaver..................................................................................M.S. Global Community Development
Lindsay Elizabeth Weaver.........................................................................M.S. Global Community Development
Jodian L. White................................................................................................. M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Natalie Ann Wolters..................................................................... M.S.N. Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Jan Jaggers Wright.............................................................................................. M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
Misty Eve Yoder................................................................................................. M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner
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*Triana Elise Abarca, Magna Cum Laude................................................................... B.A. Liberal Arts Education
Mariana Joann Acosta.............................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work
Colton Lee Adams, Cum Laude.................................................. B.A. Global Policy and Service Studies; History
Nikila Mae Adams-Sumpter............................................................................................B.S. Biology [Biomedical]
*Lynette Rachel Allcock, Summa Cum Laude...................................................................................... B.A. English
James Aseno Aluoch................................................................................................................... B.S. Mathematics
Josué Jesus Alvarez...................................................................................................................B.S. Health Science
Alexis Marlena Alvidrez..................................................................... B.S. Public Relations; A.S. Graphic Design
Rebecca Jeannette Amenta................................................................................................................. B.A. English
Marcella Anise Archilla, Cum Laude............................................................................................. B.F.A. Fine Arts
Nikkia Lynne Arnold-Jackson..................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work
Moriah Janaye Arterberry......................................................................................................B.S. Public Relations
Yaiselym Arvizu........................................................................................................ B.S. Business Administration
Rodney Frank Rasa Balmes...........................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Christopher Gerard Ban.................................................................................................... B.S. Computer Science
Bianca Avila Barbosa, Magna Cum Laude........................................................................................... B.S. Nursing
Fernando A. Barrientos, Jr.............................................................................................B.S. Psychology [Clinical]
Joshua Lawrence Barrow, Summa Cum Laude................................................................B.S. Physics; Mathematics
Duvonne Keith Berry..............................................................................B.S. Computer Systems Administration
Cullen Mackenzie Black, Cum Laude.................................................................................................. B.A. Biology
Kevin Joseph Block.................................................................................B.B.A. Financial Management [Finance]
Steven Anthony Blondo, Summa Cum Laude................................................ B.A. International Studies [Italian];
B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]; B.S. Music Performance [Voice]
*Rachel Anne Boggess................................................................................................B.F.A. Art Education [K-12]
*Stephanie Rae Bolin, Cum Laude............................................................................. B.A. Liberal Arts Education
Ronald Charles Boothby.................................................... B.S. Business Administration and A.T. Auto Service
Joseph Alexander Boyer..........................................................................B.B.A. Management [Entrepreneurship]
Timothy Sebaduka Brass.......................................................................... B.A. Global Policy and Service Studies
Lindsey Elissa Brown, Cum Laude...............................................................B.S. Long-Term Care Administration
Stephanie Anne Brown, Magna Cum Laude, Southern Scholar..........B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]
Zachary James Daniel Brown...................................................................................................B.S. Health Science
Scott Jonathan Brownlow, Cum Laude.............................................B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]
James Christopher Bunch........................................................................................ B.S. Business Administration
Cory Dane Burnett...........................................................................B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]
Jordyn Samuel Butts.......................................................................................................B.S. Psychology [Clinical]
Un Ji Byeoun, Cum Laude................................................................................................................... B.A. Biology
Kristopher A. Candamil................................................................................. B.A. International Studies [Italian]
*Eleny Maria Carpio.................................................................................................. B.A. Liberal Arts Education
Krystle Cartagena, Magna Cum Laude.....................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work
Joseph Michael Cartwright................................................................................................... B.S. Film Production
Christopher Edward Castaneda.......................................................B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]
Jhonny Emanuel Castro Almeida....................................................................................................... B.A. Biology
Sarah Chang, Cum Laude....................................................................................................... B.S. Music [General]
Tiffany Christine Chavez, Cum Laude....................................................................................B.S. Health Science
Charles Wesley Cho, Cum Laude............................................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry]
Taylee Laurén Christensen, Magna Cum Laude.................................................................................. B.S. Nursing
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Evan Hyun-Jin Chung, Magna Cum Laude......................................................................................... B.A. Biology
Jefferson D. Clark, Cum Laude...................................B.A. International Studies [French]; B.S. Public Relations
Savannah Megan Clark...................................................................................................B.S. Psychology [Clinical]
*Melissa Ann Clayton, Magna Cum Laude................................................................ B.A. Liberal Arts Education
Emily Marie Clendenning...................................................B.S. Corporate/Community Wellness Management
Nathan Benjamin Clute, Cum Laude....................................................................... B.S. Business Administration
Mark Andrew Comberiate, Cum Laude................................................................................ B.S. Film Production
Jesse Aaron Congo.......................................................................................B.A. International Studies [Spanish];
A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Speech Language Pathology and Audiology]
George Anthony Cook II................................................................................................B.S. Psychology [Clinical]
Allison Marie Cool, Magna Cum Laude.............................................................................................. B.A. Biology
Aida Coria........................................................................................................................B.A. English [Graduate]
Jordan Kenneth Correces.................................................................... B.S. Mass Communication [Photography]
Janice Priscilla Cosme, Cum Laude........................................B.S. Business Administration and Public Relations
Chelsea Lynn Coston, Summa Cum Laude..................................... B.B.A. Management [General Management];
A.S. Accounting
Lindsey Joy Crerar, Magna Cum Laude....................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work
Alexander Christian Czerkasij............................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Christopher J. Dant, Summa Cum Laude........................................................................... B.S. Computer Science
*Amanda Janine Darkens, Summa Cum Laude...........................B.S. Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Rochelle Daughma......................................................................... B.A. Liberal Arts Education [Non-Licensure]
Phenicia Amanda Davis..........................................................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry]
Karoline Rocha de Benedicto, Cum Laude............................................................................... B.A. Art [Therapy]
Edgar Antonio De Leon................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Rexley Dean Demiar...........................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Fairlyn Anne Oriel Ditta, Cum Laude................................................................ B.S. Medical Laboratory Science
Lan-Anh Ngoc Do...................................................................................................................B.S. Health Science
Brenden Fletcher Dodd...................................................................................................................... B.A. Biology
Artha Julia Dolinskiy, Magna Cum Laude........................................................................................... B.A. Biology
Jason Tyler Dull, Cum Laude................................................................... B.S. Animation [Character Animation]
Marcella Lorraine Duncan.............................................................................................B.S. Biology [Biomedical]
Matthew Castro Durante...............................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Kelsey Danielle Elliott, Cum Laude......................................................................................................B.S. Biology
Daniel Ruben Escalante................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Cristina Matilde Espaillat...................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Joshua Garrett Farnsworth, Magna Cum Laude.................................................................................. B.S. Nursing
David Ernesto Fernández..............................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Joseph Caleb Fetner............................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Kenyon Suzann Findley, Magna Cum Laude............................................................................B.S. Health Science
Hayden Alexander Flores, Cum Laude..................................................................... B.S. Business Administration
*Kristina Rose Forberg, Magna Cum Laude............................................................... B.A. Liberal Arts Education
Rhondi Alyssa Forbes, Cum Laude.............................................................. B.A. International Studies [Spanish];
B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]
Dillan Thomas Curtis Forsey, Summa Cum Laude............................................................... B.S. Film Production
Craig Hopeton Foster..............................................................................................................B.S. Health Science
Ivonne Marie Francica........................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Mark Loren Froelich................................................................................ B.B.A. Computer Information Systems
Ana Pastora Fuentes, Cum Laude........................................................................................................ B.A. Biology
Evan Michael Gagnon, Cum Laude.................................................................................................... B.S. Nursing
Stephanie Lauren Garcia........................................................................................................B.S. Graphic Design
*Nadia P. Garmon..................................................................................................... B.A. Liberal Arts Education
Aimee Renee Garver, Summa Cum Laude........................................................................................... B.A. English
Alexandra Janelle Gascay, Cum Laude................................................................................................ B.S. Nursing
Julie Shellann Glass............................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Ovidiu Goia........................................................................................................................................ B.A. Biology
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Danessa Gonzalez, Summa Cum Laude........................................................................................... B.S. Biophysics
Erin Britney Grube..................................................................................................................B.S. Health Science
Kyle L. Gundersen...............................................................................................................B.A. Religious Studies
Matthew Alan Gunther............................................................................................................B.S. Family Studies
Edgar Osmar Gutierrez..................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Nathanael Allen Hainey..................................................................B.S. Computer Science [Embedded Systems]
*Rebecca Lynne Hall........................................................................................................................... B.A. History
John Winfield Hannah, Cum Laude................................................................................................... B.A. Biology
Lacy Elizabeth Hardy, Cum Laude....................................................................................................... B.S. Nursing
Khaneisha Dana Chelsea Harewood, Magna Cum Laude.......................................................B.S.W. Social Work
Cody Floyd Harmon, Summa Cum Laude......................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Emil Maurice Harty, Magna Cum Laude............................................................. B.S. Medical Laboratory Science
Mindy Sue Harvey, Magna Cum Laude............................................................................................... B.S. Nursing
Lydia Zahara Hasan, Magna Cum Laude, Southern Scholar.......................................................... B.B.A. Marketing
Katelyn Deanne Hassencahl...............................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Branden Zane Hawkins........................................................................... B.S. Animation [Character Animation]
Lauren Ashley Heatherly, Cum Laude............................................................................................B.A. Psychology
Valerie Elizabeth Hernandez.........................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Jessica Eleanor Hill..................................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work
Victor Yongwook Hong, Summa Cum Laude, Southern Scholar.......................................B.S. Biology [Biomedical]
Victoria Anne Howe, Summa Cum Laude...............................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry]
Dana Michele Hoxie, Summa Cum Laude........................................................................................... B.A. Biology
Christopher Jonathan Hufnagel, Cum Laude................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Danielle Christine Huisman........................................................................................B.A. English [Professional]
Saskia M. Hurlston..................................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work
Jay Lee Hwang, Cum Laude............................................................................................................ B.A. Chemistry
Andrey Ivanov, Cum Laude................................................................................. B.S. Medical Laboratory Science
*Brittni James............................................................................................................. B.A. Liberal Arts Education
Christopher Daniel Janetzko................................................................. B.S. Mass Communication [Advertising]
Ana Laura Jimenez..........................................................................................................B.S. Biology [Biomedical]
Christopher Adam Johnson........................................................... B.B.A. Management [International Business]
Katherine Emily Jones...........................................................................................................B.S. Medical Science
Dahyun Esther Joung..............................................................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry]
Sung Min Jung, Magna Cum Laude.................................................................................................... B.A. Biology
Angela Lynn Kanna, Summa Cum Laude................................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry]
Zachary Keeton, Magna Cum Laude................................................................................... B.S. Computer Science
Homer Stanley Keirsey, Jr........................................................................................ B.S. Business Administration
Jenny Kim, Cum Laude...................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Jailyn Irene Joi King........................................................................................................B.S. Psychology [Clinical]
Tristan Emerson Knowles, Magna Cum Laude.................................B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]
*Amanda Susann Barton Kolibu............................................................................... B.A. Liberal Arts Education
Brandon Scott Kroeger.......................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Dara Marie Laing, Magna Cum Laude..............................................B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]
Hannah Theresa Leonard, Summa Cum Laude..............................................................................B.A. Psychology
Matthew Joseph Leonard..................................................................B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]
Nicholas Ryan Lindsay, Cum Laude...................................................................................... B.S. Film Production
Alixandra Locklear..............................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Brandi RonShay Logan.......................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Kristen Rachel Long, Cum Laude........................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Paola Andrea Lopez.......................................................................................................................B.A. Psychology
Chris M. Lovato, Cum Laude.............................................................................................................. B.A. History
Benjamin Jacob Lowery.............................................................. B.S. Mass Communication [Media Production]
Alexandra Lehman Ludders, Summa Cum Laude............................................................................... B.S. Nursing
Morgan Lindsay Ludders, Summa Cum Laude.................................................................................... B.S. Nursing
Heather Lynn Magee, Cum Laude....................................................................................................... B.S. Nursing
*Teaching Certificate
Emelyn Nicolas Magtanong, Magna Cum Laude....................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry]
Qwynn Anthony Marcelle................................................................................................ B.A. Computer Science
Ivan Gentry Marsh..........................................................................B.S. Computer Science [Embedded Systems]
Richard Crittenden Maskelony.....................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Adris Mata...............................................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work
*Joshua Tyler Mathis, Magna Cum Laude...................................................................................B.A. Mathematics
Jason Cody McElroy, Cum Laude............................................................................. B.S. Business Administration
Bethany Jewel McKee, Summa Cum Laude...............................................................................B.S. Health Science
Traci Kristin McLean.......................................................................................................................... B.A. Biology
*Adam Christian McQuistan, Summa Cum Laude.....................................................................B.A. Mathematics
Pascal Mellé....................................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Jonathan Mendez, Cum Laude.................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work
Natalie Mevs............................................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work
Shana Nicole Michalek, Magna Cum Laude...................................... B.S. Public Relations; A.S. Graphic Design
Paul Allen Miller, Summa Cum Laude............................................................................................. B.S. Biophysics
Zachary Robert Mills, Cum Laude....................................................................................................... B.A. History
Michael Kyung-Jin Min, Cum Laude................................................................................................... B.A. Biology
Lindsey Elizabeth Mitchell, Magna Cum Laude, Southern Scholar.........................................B.A. Interdisciplinary:
Global Policy and Communication
Ebryl Jyra Lim Mitra.........................................................................B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]
Ervin Jessie L. Mitra........................................................................................... B.S. Medical Laboratory Science
Megan Noelle Mocca, Cum Laude........................................................................B.S. Music Performance [Voice]
Lauren Michéle Monnier, Cum Laude................................................................................................ B.S. Nursing
Linda Faye Moore...............................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Tyler Houston Morgan...................................................................................B.S. Outdoor Leadership [General]
Eric Daniel Morris, Cum Laude, Southern Scholar............................................................B.S. Biology [Biomedical]
Emily Meredith Moses, Summa Cum Laude.................................................................................... B.S. Chemistry
Evan Foster Cullen Moses, Cum Laude............................................................................. B.S. Computer Science
Sara Joy Moses, Summa Cum Laude....................................................................................... B.S. Music [General]
Carlton Lemar Mouzon.................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Yadiel Munóz...........................................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work
Risa Nakahara, Magna Cum Laude................................................................................................ B.A. Chemistry
Charlene Faith Narita, Cum Laude.................................................................................B.S. Biology [Biomedical]
Michelle Paige Narita, Magna Cum Laude......................................................................B.S. Biology [Biomedical]
Jannell Y. Nash Simpson....................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Jinnell Y. Nash Simpson.....................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Eric David Nietzel-Leone II................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Nathan Daniel Nimeskern.....................................................B.S. Sports Studies [Public Relations/Advertising]
Justin Takaki Nishino, Cum Laude................................................................................................ B.A. Chemistry
Reed Lorne Kenji Nomura, Cum Laude..................................................................................... B.S. Mathematics
Mark Rabson O’Dala.............................................................................................B.A. Theology [Non-Seminary]
Kroania Tahiry Samantha Olivas Khalona.............................................................................B.S. Graphic Design
Anastasia Joy Oliver................................................................................. B.S. Animation [Character Animation]
Loran Edward Ong, Cum Laude......................................................................... B.S. Medical Laboratory Science
David Aaron Otis....................................................................................................................B.S. Graphic Design
Jon-Michael C. Oxentenko, Magna Cum Laude.................................................................................. B.S. Nursing
Rehana Aarika Packwood..........................................................................................................................B.A. Art
Keren Ivette Pagán, Cum Laude......................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Ranekka Marina Pantaleon................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Robert Alan Pasinger, Jr........................................................................................................ B.S. Film Production
Adiel Paulin-Cabrera.....................................................................................B.A. International Studies [Spanish]
Jeremy Nicholas Permaul............................................................................. B.A. International Studies [German]
Michael Blake Perryman..........................................................................................................B.S. Health Science
Nikayla Breanna Demoine Phillip...................................................................................................... B.A. Biology
Héctor Alain Pimentel Barrantes, Magna Cum Laude................................ B.S. Computer Science; Mathematics
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*Lisa Eileen Poirier, Cum Laude.............................................................. B.Mus. Music Education [Instrumental]
Karly Nikole Alexandra Pratt................................................................................. B.A. Communication Studies
Morgan Elise Preston..............................................................................................................B.S. Graphic Design
Kim Keene Gotiangco Quiambao................................................................B.A. Religious Studies; A.S. Nursing
Reglindis Rose Ratteray, Summa Cum Laude...................................................................................... B.S. Nursing
Kenric Jonathan Rimoni......................................................................................... B.S. Business Administration
Kendall Scott Rittenour.............................................................. B.S. Mass Communication [Media Production]
*Kathleen Agnes Robidoux, Cum Laude............................................................................................ B.A. English
Christina Michelle Robinson.............................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Olivia Summer Robinson...................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Lindsey Erin Robison.............................................................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry]
Jocelynn Rodriguez.................................................................................................. B.S. Business Administration
Raphael Castro Rodriguez......................................................................................................B.S. Graphic Design
Myesha Shadae Rolle, Cum Laude......................................................... B.B.A. Financial Management [General]
Manika Lynn Ross.........................................................................................................B.S. Physics; Mathematics
Priscilla Stephanie Ruiz Vera....................................................................................................B.S. Family Studies
Rachel Nadhia Rupert............................................................................................................B.S. Graphic Design
Jonathan Kevin Edward Santucci.............................................................................................B.S. Family Studies
Naoki Sato, Cum Laude....................................................................................................................... B.A. Biology
Jana Cinderilla Sauder........................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Kristen Elise Schwindt.............................................................................................................B.S. Family Studies;
A.S. Allied Health (Pre-Speech Language Pathology and Audiology)
Alexandra Danielle Scott, Cum Laude.....................................................................................B.S. Health Science
Mischka C. Scott......................................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work
Sarah Lorraine Scott, Cum Laude.............................................................. B.F.A. Fine Arts; B.S. Graphic Design
Peter Alexander Scriven...........................................................................................................B.S. Health Science
Annika Laura Seibold, Cum Laude......................................................B.S. Sports Studies [Human Performance]
Takuma Shinasue, Summa Cum Laude...........................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Steven Kumar Sigamani.................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
*Cecilia Monica Simmons, Cum Laude...................................................... B.A. International Studies [German];
B.Mus. Music Education [Instrumental]
Anthony Simon..................................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
*Cara Ruth Simonds, Cum Laude.............................................................................. B.A. Liberal Arts Education
Antonio L. Simpson................................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work
Stephanie Elaine Sossong, Cum Laude............................................................................................... B.S. Nursing
Marlise Andrea Soupet.......................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Diana Deb Spencer, Cum Laude.........................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Katherine Noelle Stafford, Magna Cum Laude.......................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry]
Georgia Lawrene Standish, Summa Cum Laude............................................................B.A. Broadcast Journalism
Danielle S. Stephen.................................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work
Grant Lee Stephens............................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
*Tawsha Lynelle Stiltz, Summa Cum Laude................................................................ B.A. Liberal Arts Education
Beauregard Bernard Story................................................................................................................... B.A. Biology
Linsey Mae Strack......................................................................................................................................B.A. Art
*Tracy Strong............................................................................................................. B.A. Liberal Arts Education
James Arthur Sudduth........................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Khadisha Shaquille Sylvester, Cum Laude.......................................................................B.S. Psychology [Clinical]
Ryan Stanley Tanguay, Magna Cum Laude...............................................................................B.S. Health Science
Jared William Tapp.................................................................................................................B.S. Graphic Design
Victoria V. Teppone, Cum Laude........................................................................................................ B.S. Nursing
Arthur Christian Theodore, Magna Cum Laude...............................B.S. Psychology [Industrial/Organizational]
Elise Desiree Theodore....................................................................................... B.S. Medical Laboratory Science
Nadiya Shalin Thomas.................................................................................................................... B.S. Biophysics
Natalie Christine Thomas................................................................... B.S. Mass Communication [Photography]
Joshua Wayne-Caleb Toppenberg, Summa Cum Laude....................................................................... B.S. Nursing
*Teaching Certificate
Alejandra Torres......................................................................................................................... B.B.A. Marketing
Natalia Ninette Torres-Colón.........................................................................B.S. Outdoor Leadership [General]
Reyna Lizzete Torrez............................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing
Vianca Ruby Torrez................................................................................... B.A. Global Policy and Service Studies
Aubrey Lynn Toup, Cum Laude.....................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Erin Michelle Treitl................................................................. B.A. History; Archaeology [Near Eastern Studies]
Jessica Daviana Trejos Tirado, Cum Laude..................................................... B.A. International Studies [Italian]
Che-Lei Monique Trott....................................................................................................................... B.A. Biology
Luis Adrian Tunon........................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Lien Thuy Nguyen Turley, Magna Cum Laude, Southern Scholar.....................................B.S. Biology [Biomedical]
Joshua Anthony Tyman................................................................... B.B.A. Management [General Management]
Jason Tyler Upson....................................................................... B.S. Mass Communication [Media Production]
Michelle Valentin...........................................................................................................................B.A. Psychology
Matthew Joseph Manning Vaughan........................................................................ B.S. Business Administration
Dulce Lou Velazquez......................................................................................B.S. Animation [Effects Animation]
Kaitlyn E. Verrill, Summa Cum Laude........................................................................................B.A. Pastoral Care
Caroline Elizabeth Vollberg................................................................................................................ B.A. Biology
*Jacquelyne Renee Wade........................................................................................... B.A. Liberal Arts Education
Kathleen Camille Walker........................................................................ B.S. Animation [Character Animation]
*Christianna Elizabeth Walter................................................................................... B.A. Liberal Arts Education
Ann Marie Walters........................................................................................................................B.A. Psychology
Shut On Wan..................................................................................................................B.S. Biology [Biomedical]
Edith Pacheco Ward Gonzalez, Cum Laude...............................................................................................B.A. Art
Jasmine Renee Ward........................................................................................................................... B.A. Biology
Aimee Alexandra Welcome....................................................................................................B.S. Graphic Design
*Briana Rachel Wever, Summa Cum Laude................................................................ B.A. Liberal Arts Education
Anthony Carl Whitlow, Cum Laude..............................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]
Benjamin Jakob Wildman, Magna Cum Laude................................................................................... B.A. Biology
Andrea Maria Wilhelm............................................................................................ B.S. Business Administration
Dalin Glen Williams......................................................................................................... B.S. Computer Science
Skyler Hugh Williams, Cum Laude.........................................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry]
Janelle Karissa Wong, Summa Cum Laude............................................................B.S. Psychology [Psychobiology]
Melanie Eunhye Yoon, Cum Laude..................................................................................................... B.S. Nursing
Melissa You, Summa Cum Laude.................................................................................................... B.A. Chemistry
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Macy Dawn Adams............................................................................................................................. A.S. Nursing
Priscilla Amaya....................................................................................................................... A.S. General Studies
Melissa Ruth Aqui, Summa Cum Laude.............................................................................................. A.S. Nursing
Sarah Elizabeth Bailey..................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Speech Language Pathology and Audiology]
Kiri Ailene Bardsley, Summa Cum Laude...............................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]
Lindsay Taylor Barnes, Cum Laude..................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Morgan Nicole Barrow, Summa Cum Laude...........................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]
Caitlyn Ann Bartlett, Summa Cum Laude..................................................................................... A.S. Accounting
Jessica Dawn Bayer, Cum Laude...............................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Dental Hygiene]
Melinda Linnette Bodinet.................................................................................................................. A.S. Nursing
Steffy Pammela Bohorquez................................................................................................................. A.S. Nursing
Carrie Elise Boore............................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Benjamin Samuel Boyington.................................................................................A.T. Technology [Auto Service]
Erin Adriel Brandon........................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Darrell A. Brown................................................................................................................................ A.S. Nursing
Branden Scott Bruzzese, Magna Cum Laude....................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Elisa Brianna Cabrera......................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Andrea Joyce Calderon, Cum Laude................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Krystal Yglesias Campos..................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Estefania Cantu...........................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Speech Language Pathology and Audiology]
Natalie A. Carter.......................................................................................................................A.S. Culinary Arts
Malaika Zharee Cerna, Cum Laude..................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Paige Nicole Cosgrove, Cum Laude..................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Alyssa Rae Cotter, Cum Laude............................................................................................................ A.S. Nursing
Aaron B. Covrig, Magna Cum Laude...............................................................................A.S. Engineering Studies
Karine Rocha de Benedicto, Cum Laude................................................................................... A.S. Allied Health
[Pre-Speech Language Pathology and Audiology]
Christian Geyrozaga Domingo........................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
David J.E. Donaldson..........................................................................................A.T. Construction Management
Russell Matthew Drapiza.......................................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]
Jonathon Michael Duman, Magna Cum Laude.................................................................................. A.S. Nursing
Brooke Elizabeth Fehlenberg.............................................................................................................. A.S. Nursing
Anna Deborah Fink............................................................................................................................ A.S. Nursing
Mackinsie Day Flores, Cum Laude...........................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Dental Hygiene]
Lindsay Carolyn Foster....................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Kaitlyn Jennice Froelich........................................................................................................ A.S. General Studies
Ashley Abigail Furtado, Magna Cum Laude........................................................................................ A.S. Nursing
Daniel Allan Glassford, Cum Laude................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Hillary Florence Gow Sujo....................................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]
Katrina Marie Grant, Cum Laude............................................... A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Nutrition and Dietetics]
Dillon Blake Hamilton, Cum Laude......................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]
Allison Marie Handel, Cum Laude..............A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]; Business Administration
Rachel Cherie Hufnagel, Magna Cum Laude...................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Joseph David Jameson........................................................................................................................ A.S. Nursing
Emily Claire Jones.............................................................................................................................. A.S. Nursing
Bree Anne Celeste Just, Cum Laude.................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Benjamin Albert Kyle............................................................................................A.T. Technology [Auto Service]
Haendely Renee Lazo......................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Elizabeth Haley Leffew, Magna Cum Laude........................................................................................ A.S. Nursing
Joshua Davis Littell............................................................................................................................. A.S. Nursing
Catherine Diane Lockwitz, Cum Laude.............................................................................................. A.S. Nursing
Kyle Heath Long..................................................................................................A.T. Construction Management
Jeffrey Emerson Mair.......................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Lindsey Hamil Malone....................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Bernadine Dingoasen Malqued, Summa Cum Laude.............................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]
Blair Alexandra Martin....................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Ashley Lynette Mather ....................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Roy Evan Mendizabal, Cum Laude.........................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]
Mikaya Marie Merrills......................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Girean Elaine Miller........................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Ashley Nicole Mitchell, Cum Laude.................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Aulin Jhett Mitchell............................................................................................................................ A.S. Nursing
Keren Brianna Monchery................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Shauntaya Sharmone Moyer............................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Caroline Grace Neil, Magna Cum Laude............................................................................................ A.S. Nursing
Danielle Marina-Aki Nobuhara, Cum Laude...................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
MacKenzie Noel Ogan, Cum Laude.................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Kristofer Benjamin Parsons, Magna Cum Laude................................................................................. A.S. Nursing
Kara LeAnne Pennington................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Christian Raimet Piñango.....................................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]
Monique Santos Pires......................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Rachel Aiko Pratt, Cum Laude............................................................................................................ A.S. Nursing
Holly Lee Proffitt, Summa Cum Laude................................................................................................ A.S. Nursing
Melissa Pujols...................................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Brenda Daniela Quijada..................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Rincy P. Rajan..................................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Emilie Alyse Rice, Cum Laude...................................................................................................A.S. Culinary Arts
Mariah Shantéa Richardson............................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Melanio Dylan Daus Robles II........................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Luis Tomas Rodas, Jr.......................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Pablo Abrahan Ruano, Cum Laude........................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]
Jannel Sanchez.................................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Trish Estorco Sausa, Cum Laude......................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Brittany Danielle Schultz.......................................................................................A.T. Technology [Auto Service]
Derek Louis Schutter.......................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Eunice Yi Nang Sham, Cum Laude........................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]
Carly Soreya Sim, Cum Laude............................................................................................................. A.S. Nursing
Edilma Ofir Sosa, Magna Cum Laude....................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]
Janelle Lorenzo Tacaca........................................................................................................................ A.S. Nursing
Rachel Michelle Terrell....................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Aki Corinne Tsuchiya, Summa Cum Laude............................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]
Kin Yee Wan, Cum Laude................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Joycelyn Elizabeth Warren, Cum Laude.............................................................................................. A.S. Nursing
Weybrielle Janelle Wright................................................................................................................... A.S. Nursing
Marshall Frank Zellitti........................................................................................................................ A.S. Nursing
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Kaylie Lauren Beerman.................................................................................................. Certificate Culinary Arts
Konner Everett Dent.......................................................................................................Certificate Culinary Arts
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Brenda Mouzon.............................................Doctor of Philosophy in Education [Curriculum and Instruction]
ANDREWS UNIVERSITY
Richard A. Wade................................................................................................................M.A. Pastoral Ministry
BRYAN COLLEGE
James Courtney Herod.............................................................................................................. M.B.A. Marketing
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Gabard Etienne...................................................................................................M.S. Sport Management Studies
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Larry Turner............................................................................................................M.S. Educational Technology
SAHMYOOK UNIVERSITY
Leona Ruth Gulley........................................................................................................ M.P.H. Natural Remedies
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE — CHATTANOOGA
Matthew J. Littell......................................................................................................M.S. Engineering [Chemical]
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Shannon N. Gabbard.................................................................................................... M.S. Nursing [Education]
GWYNEDD MERCY UNIVERSITY
Janine Lisa Burnett, Summa Cum Laude.................................................................. B.S. Business Administration
CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Carmel Mishal Camposano................................................................................................A.A.S. Dental Hygiene
George Romero..................................................................................................................... A.S. Criminal Justice
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Silver Cord—Magna Cum Laude—3.75-3.89 GPA
Green Cord—Cum Laude—3.50-3.74 GPA
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Arts, Letters, Humanities..............................White
Outdoor Leadership.......................................... Russet
Business............................................................Drab
Physical Education.................................... Sage Green
Communication........................................Crimson
Public Admin./Foreign Service......................Peacock
Education................................................ Light Blue
Science..................................................Golden Yellow
Fine Arts....................................................... Brown
Social Work.......................................................Citron
Music.................................................................Pink
Software Engineering...................................... Orange
Nursing........................................................ApricotTheology............................................................Scarlet
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undergraduate graduates – 390 (18 have two majors and one has three majors)
SCHOOLS WITH
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Business and Management........................................4Nondepartmental.........................................................
Computing.................................................................1
Global Community Development......................... 2
Education and Psychology
Nursing.................................................................... 39
Counseling.........................................................6
Social Work............................................................... 4
Outdoor Teacher Education..............................5
DEPARTMENTS/SCHOOLS WITH
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE GRADUATES
Biology.....................................................................38
Business and Management......................................32
Chemistry................................................................14
Computing...............................................................11
Education and Psychology
Education.........................................................15
Family Studies....................................................4
Psychology........................................................13
English.......................................................................6
History and Political Studies.....................................8
Interdisciplinary.........................................................1
Journalism and Communication............................13
Mathematics...............................................................7
Modern Languages.....................................................9
Music..........................................................................6
Nursing....................................................................42
Physical Education, Health, and Wellness..............18
Physics and Engineering............................................5
Religion....................................................................24
Social Work..............................................................14
Visual Art and Design.............................................26
DEPARTMENTS/SCHOOLS WITH
ASSOCIATE DEGREE GRADUATES
Biology and Allied Health....................................... 21Nursing.................................................................... 65
Business and Management........................................3
Physical Education, Health, and Wellness............... 2
Technology.........................................................6
Physics and Engineering........................................... 1
General Studies..........................................................2
Visual Art and Design............................................... 2
DEPARTMENTS/SCHOOLS WITH
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Physical Education, Health, and Wellness................2.
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Joyce Azevedo joined the Biology Department faculty in the fall of 1992 after completing her
doctorate degree in cellular and molecular biology at the University of California at Riverside. Her
enthusiasm for biology is quickly recognized by her students. Azevedo’s students affectionately call
her “Dr. Joyce” and realize that the depth of knowledge she has shared with them in class gives them
an advantage in professional exams and later in professional and graduate schools. One student
commented, “I looked forward to the Genetics and Cell and Molecular sections on my (MCAT)
practice tests because I knew that I did not have to worry about it.”
Keith Snyder, Ph.D., chair of the Biology Department, said, “Dr. Azevedo is the consummate
teacher. She is joyful, caring, and tough. Her mastery of the courses she teaches allows her to simplify difficult concepts. Her mentoring attitude carries students through the difficult parts of critical
thinking, enabling them to achieve more than they ever thought possible. She is loved and highly
respected by her peers and students.” This is reflected in student comments as well. One wrote “The
instructor is full of energy! She was passionate about teaching! She could explain ideas in multiple
ways and was interested in seeing the student succeed.” Another student said, “Dr. Azevedo combines academic excellence with biblical values. Although she doesn’t force her beliefs on the class,
it is clear that she teaches rigorous biology classes from a biblical perspective. This is why I came to
Southern, to learn from professors like her.”
In addition to teaching, Azevedo supervises student research regarding ancient DNA. Her students are using skills acquired under her watch to extract DNA samples from plant tissue embedded
in peat that was collected from Banks Island, British Columbia.
In recognition of her outstanding abilities to inspire students, maintain high standards, and
practice highly effective teaching, Southern Adventist University is proud to present Joyce Azevedo
with the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
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Harold C. Mayer, Ph.D., has been teaching at Southern Adventist University since 2004 and
currently serves as a professor in the School of Physical Education, Health, and Wellness. Last July,
Mayer presented at the second Global Conference on Health and Lifestyle in Geneva, Switzerland. His
three-part series was on Intelligent Health Energy Balance and Marketing Physical Activity, outlining
the best practices of lifestyle control for metabolism efficiency and follow through with active lifestyle.
As director of the Human Performance Lab in Southern’s Hulsey Wellness Center, Mayer is in
early nearly every morning testing clients. Mayer regularly mentors students in human performance/
exercise physiology research and testing. During the last 10 years, he has collected data in an ongoing
research study on metabolic efficiency to establish the best practices for energy balance, endurance
conditioning and weight control.
In his spare time, Mayer practices what he preaches. At least once a day, he’s out leading a group
of students on mountain bike excursions or fast and furious road bike rides. You could also find him
giving lifestyle lectures for Focus HealthCare of Chattanooga’s 30-day live-in program.
Southern Adventist University is pleased to present the President’s Award for Excellence in
Scholarship to Harold Mayer.
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Stephen Ruf arrived on the campus of Southern Adventist University in 1996 after workng as a
TV news reporter for WDEF in Chattanooga. He is an associate professor in the School of Journalism
and Communication, teaching classes in broadcasting, journalism, and photography. He has served on
numerous university committees and remains engaged in ongoing service to the greater community
and his global church. As one administrator describes Ruf, “He is here to make the organization work.”
Ruf is highly respected by his colleagues as “a model of informed enthusiasm.” He uses Facebook
to promote the university’s programs and “‘dazzles prospective students with what the School of
Journalism and Communication can offer them.” He consistently and cheerfully assists anyone seeking his expertise, particularly in troubleshooting misbehaving cameras, computers, video projectors,
sound systems, or wiring. He keeps his ear attuned to the media industry and uses his connections
with communication professionals to secure meaningful internships and jobs for students.
Another colleague commented that Ruf’s life is one of constant service. In addition to video
streaming funerals, graduations, weekend events, and special convocations, Ruf serves as an announcer
on WSMC for “The Sound of Worship,” is a two-gallon donor for Blood Assurance, and volunteers
as a TV technician for senior citizens needing assistance with low-power channels, such as 3ABN.
Ruf is the past president and a current member of the Society of Adventist Communicators. He
has served the Seventh-day Adventist denomination as head writer and news producer for several
General Conference gatherings.
Because of his example of emulating Christ’s quiet service behind the scenes whenever there
is a need, Southern Adventist University is pleased to recognize Stephen Ruf as a worthy recipient
of the Distinguished Service Medallion.
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Loren Barnhurst, Ph.D., holds a high standard for every student but is also each student’s
biggest advocate. One expressed it well by saying, “I have never had any other teacher who was so
dedicated to helping students learn. He has created every resource a student could possibly need
to succeed and made them all easily accessible on eClass.” Some of Barnhurst’s approaches are
individualized and utilize unique learning experiences. He “makes up raps, fun phrases, animated
videos, etc., all in an effort to help us succeed.”
Barnhurst’s care for students goes beyond learning strategies to master chemistry. One Air Force
veteran and current student was impressed with Barnhurst’s Christ-like caring and compassion after
the student explained to Barnhurst that he might seem depressed and detached from class because
two close friends and previous supervisees had recently been killed in action. “To my surprise,
Dr. Barnhurst asked if he could pray with me right then and there. I did not know that the loss of my
best friends in war really touched his heart until my girlfriend (who took the same class at a different
time) told me that Dr. Barnhurst cried in front of the class while giving the morning worship about
friendships and how life is short.”
A student mentor in Barnhurst’s freshman-level Southern Connections class wrote that it was a
privilege to work for him and see “firsthand how he truly cared for each and every student and their
success both in and out of school. I have seen endless interactions between students and Dr. Barnhurst, and each one is filled with his encouragement, willingness, understanding, and caring spirit.”
Because Loren Barnhurst consistently provides students with the tools to succeed and is always
there for students by email and phone or in person, Southern Adventist University is proud to recognize him as a recipient of the President’s Award of Excellence for Commitment to Student Success.
Faculty and staff work side by side for the benefit of students at Southern Adventist University.
“It is a rare day that Jamie Thompson isn’t spending large chunks of time assisting students,” writes a
faculty member. “Her positive and energetic spirit are deeply attractive to students, and they frequently
feel comfortable coming to her with questions they are reluctant to ask faculty.”
As office manager for both the English Department and History and Political Studies Department,
Thompson shows her concern by consistently checking to make sure both faculty and students have
their workplace, social, and spiritual needs met. One professor said “I see students in Jamie’s office
on a regular basis, receiving advice and encouragement. She takes initiative in planning social events
for our students, especially our student workers. She definitely goes above and beyond in giving her
time and energy to support our majors. She orients new students, workers, professors, adjuncts, and
chairs with diplomacy and practicality,” contributing to the success of programs as well as people.
Thompson is quick to “empathize with others’ struggles, such as a sick family member, and rejoices with them in triumphs, such as completing a senior project or getting a new job.” Perhaps her
contributions are best summed up by the faculty member who commented that “our departments
are richer and more nurturing because of Jamie’s consistent love for and service to our students.”
Because of her dedication to helping students succeed in their classes and assisting them in preparing for their chosen career, Southern Adventist University is proud to recognize Jamie Thompson
as a recipient of the President’s Award of Excellence for Commitment to Student Success.
S p e c i al T h a n k s
Academic Administration
Advancement
Alumni Relations
Audio Visual
Campus Safety
Chattanooga Convention Center
Collegedale Church
College Press
Resident Deans
Energy Management
Financial Administration
Food Services
Graduate Studies
Grafe Studio
Landscape Services
Marketing and University Relations
President’s Office
Quick Print
Records and Advisement
School of Journalism and Communication
School of Music
Service Department
Solid Rock Systems, Inc.
Student Services
Sue’s Sandwich Shoppe
Summitt Piano
Transportation Services
Village Market
We extend our gratitude especially to parents, fellow students, and guests.
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The mace is a traditional symbol used to communicate and designate authority. The
Southern Adventist University mace was crafted in 1986 by John Durichek, a Southern alum.
Southern’s mace represents its heritage and raison d’être (reason for existence). The base is of
pine from Jones Hall, built in 1917 and razed in 1985. The main staff is of walnut. The seven
rings represent completeness. The four-sided ebony segment is seen as Southern’s underlying
educational philosophy—balanced mental, spiritual, physical, and social development for each
student. The brass flames represent the Holy Spirit. Bearing the mace is the grand marshal,
Lisa Clark Diller, chair of the University Senate and professor in the History and Political Studies
Department. Her regalia is evergreen, the university’s traditional color.
Alumni
Homecoming Weekend
October 29-November 1, 2015
Featured Honor Classes: 1935, 1945, 1955, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2005
Highlights:
Sacred Concert performed by recording artist Jennifer Eaton LaMountain, ’90
Chorale/Chamber Singers Reunion
10th Anniversary Reunion of the Advancement Call Center
Southern Shuffle
Beyond the Columns Networking Supper
Antique/Classic Car Show
More information for these and other scheduled activities is available online at southern.edu/alumni.
19.Modern Languages (under Convention Center sign #20)
(under Convention Center sign #18)
13.Education and Psychology
14.Biology and Allied Health
15.Chemistry
16.Business
17.Religion
18.General Studies and Nondepartmental
and
1. Technology
2. Physics and Engineering
3. Math
4. History and Political Studies
5. Physical Education, Health, and Wellness
6. Computing (under Convention Center sign #7)
7. Journalism and Communication
8. Visual Art and Design
9. English
10.Music (between Convention Center signs #10 and #16)
11.Nursing
12.Social Work
C o n v e n t i o n C e n t e r M ap
M e e t i n g L o ca t i o n s
Meet your graduate at the following locations after the recessional.
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