SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018

BERNARD G. JOHNSON COLISEUM

The Platform Party enters first; the faculty enter in the Presiding Richard F. Eglsaer, Provost and Vice President following order: for Academic Affairs FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2018 PROCESSIONAL Morning Ceremony 9:30 am POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE [EDWARD ELGAR] COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SHSU Brass and Percussion Ensemble Dr. Donald Bumpass, Mace Bearer Jacob Sustaita, Conductor Dr. Michael Pass, Introduction of Graduates Deborah Popham, Song Leader

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2018 The audience will stand for Posting of the Colors and remain standing Afternoon Ceremony 2:30 pm respectfully until the ROTC Color Guard has exited the auditorium. COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES POSTING OF THE COLORS SHSU ROTC Color Guard Dr. Rob Adams, Mace Bearer Dr. G. Kevin Randall, Introduction of Graduates THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER [TEXT: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY; MUSIC: JOHN STAFFORD SMITH] SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 Deborah Popham, Song Leader Morning Ceremony 9:30 am COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND MASS COMMUNICATION Dr. Dana G. Hoyt, President, Sam Houston State University Dr. Dennis Longmire, Mace Bearer COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Professor Penny Hasekoester, Introduction of Graduates Friday, 9:30 am Mr. Russell Molina SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 Friday, 2:30 pm Representative Ernest Bailes Afternoon Ceremony 2:30 pm Saturday, 9:30 am Sheriff Rand Henderson Saturday, 2:30 pm Mr. Jim Prewitt COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ALMA MATER [ALLEN R. HIGHTOWER III/ANONYMOUS] TECHNOLOGY Deborah Popham, Song Leader Dr. Max Coleman, Mace Bearer Dr. William Edgington, Introduction of Graduates CONFERRING OF DEGREES Dr. Dana G. Hoyt, President, Sam Houston State University

REMARKS TO THE GRADUATES Mr. Todd Kercheval, President, Alumni Board of Directors

AULD LANG SYNE [ROBERT BURNS] Deborah Popham, Song Leader RECESSIONAL

RONDEAU Deborah Popham, Song Leader

Audience seated for Processional and Recessional As a courtesy, please refrain from using noise makers during the graduation ceremony. SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 1 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dana G. Hoyt, PhD, CPA...... President Order of the Ceremony...... 1 Richard F. Eglsaer, PhD...... Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Board of Regents...... 2 Dear Graduate, Carlos Hernandez, EdD, CPA...... Vice President for Finance and Operations Message from the President...... 3 Frank R. Holmes, BA...... Vice President for University Advancement Commencement Speakers...... 4, 5 Heather V. Thielemann, EdD ...... Vice President for Enrollment Management We at Sam Houston State University are pleased and honored to share such a wonderful Frank E. Parker, MA ...... Vice President for Student Affairs Baccalaureate Graduation Mark C. Adams, MS ...... Vice President for Information Technology with Special Recognition ...... 6 milestone with you today. Your degree represents a significant accomplishment in your life, Veterans and Military Members...... 6 and I congratulate you on the attainment of this goal. ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Honor Graduates...... 7 College of Business Administration...... 9 Richard F. Eglsaer, PhD...... Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs When you first began your college career, I’m sure you had dreams of what you wanted to Mary Robbins, EdD...... Vice Provost for Academic Affairs College of Criminal Justice...... 13 achieve. Your degree is tangible evidence of your success in making those dreams reality, Mitchell J. Muehsam, PhD ...... Dean, College of Business Administration College of Education...... 17 Phillip M. Lyons Jr., PhD ...... Dean, College of Criminal Justice College of Fine Arts and we are happy to have been a part of your education. We hope your association with us Stacey L. Edmonson, EdD ...... Dean, College of Education and Mass Communication...... 21 Ronald E. Shields, PhD ...... Dean, College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication will continue, and as an alumnus you will feel the same pride for our university that you felt College of Health Sciences...... 23 Rodney C. Runyan, PhD...... Dean, College of Health Sciences Abbey Zink, PhD ...... Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences College of Humanities and when you were here as a student. Social Sciences...... 26 John B. Pascarella, PhD ...... Dean, College of Science and Engineering Technology Ken Hendrickson, PhD...... Dean, Graduate Studies College of Science and Your graduation is the beginning of a new and exciting journey into a world filled with Engineering Technology...... 29 THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Convocations Committee ...... 32 glorious opportunities. I urge you to keep alive your love for your alma mater and always

BOARD OF REGENTS remember you are a part of Sam Houston State University, a great name in Texas education. Brian McCall, Chancellor...... Austin AULD LANG SYNE Rossanna Salazar, Chairman...... Austin Sincerely, William F. Scott, Vice Chairman...... Nederland Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never bro’t to mind? Charlie Amato...... San Antonio Should auld acquaintance be forgot, Garry Crain...... The Hills And days of auld lang syne? Veronica Muzquiz Edwards...... San Antonio Jaime R. Garza...... San Antonio Chorus: Dana G. Hoyt David Montagne...... Beaumont For auld lang syne, my dear, Vernon Reaser III...... Houston For auld lang syne; We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet, Alan L. Tinsley...... Madisonville For auld lang syne. Leanna Mouton, Student Regent...... San Marcos And here’s a hand, my trusty frien’, SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY ALMA MATER And gie’s a hand o’thine; Hail to Sam Houston, Hail, Alma Mater We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet, School we love best, Hats off to you, For auld lang syne. Mighty in battle, Ever you’ll find us True to the test. Loyal and true; Chorus: Bearkats so loyal, Firm and undaunted, For auld lang syne, my dear, Ever we’ll be. Ever we’ll be, For auld lang syne; Orange and white will lead Here’s to the school we love We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet, Us to victory! Here’s a toast to thee. For auld lang syne. First verse sung at August 9, 2003 commencement by composer Allen R. Hightower III. Robert Burns Second verse, Anonymous.

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RUSSELL MOLINA ERNEST BAILES RAND HENDERSON JIM PREWITT Russell Molina earned his BBA in marketing from Sam State Representative Ernest Bailes was first elected in 2016 Rand Henderson was elected Sheriff for Montgomery County Jim Prewitt was born and raised on the family farm in East Texas Houston State in December 1985, becoming the second to serve Texas’ House District 18 which includes Liberty, and sworn into office January 1, 2017. He is a native Texan and where an appreciation for agriculture was impressed upon him member of his family to earn a college education. The San Jacinto, and Walker counties. He is currently serving on lifelong public servant. at a young age. After studying agriculture at Sam Houston State entrepreneurial spirit comes naturally to him, as Molina’s the House Committees on Economic & Small Business University, he founded Landmark Nurseries, and serves as grandparents founded Molina’s Restaurants in 1941, which Development, Land & Resource Management, Rules & Henderson attended Sam Houston State University where he President and CEO. is considered a Houston tradition. Resolutions, and the Joint Committee on Coastal received both BS and MS degrees in Criminal Justice. He is a Barrier System. graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session #232) and the Today, Landmark Nurseries has evolved into one of the largest, During the next decade, Molina became a trusted venture Leadership Command College (Class #48) and holds a Master wholesale grower/distributors with six distribution centers and capitalist, traveling to New York, Boston, California, Italy, and Representative Bailes, a lifelong rancher and agriculturalist, Peace Officer Certification, Law Enforcement Instructor License, various plant growing facilities throughout the state. In 2002, he France. In 2001, Molina purchased and completely overhauled was raised on his family’s dairy and beef cattle operations in Crime Prevention Inspector License, and a Texas Jail License. acquired and launched a nascent biological products company, the operations of Custom Rubber Products in Houston. In the East Texas. He grew up in Shepherd, and earned his BS from CX International. As a manufacturer and distributor of high course of 10 years of ownership, he grew the staff from 42 Texas A&M University in 2004. Following his graduation, Bailes Henderson worked his way through college as a full-time quality microbial products, CXI offers biologically-based employees to more than 350, while growing annual revenues founded Repro Select. The company provides advanced correctional officer at the Texas Department of Corrections at solutions relating to soil fertility, waste management, and from $3.3 million in 2002 to more than $48 million a decade later. reproductive services for cattle and deer industries across the Huntsville unit. His problem-solving methods and best bio-remediation. the south-central United States. practices approach brought recognition and promotions to Molina sold Custom Rubber Products in 2012, and is now prominent positions throughout his career. His professional life has been enriched through his active involved with multiple endeavors, including PPI Security, a Representative Bailes, his wife, and their two sons live in philanthropic commitments and service on numerous boards full-service private security and investigation firm based in Shepherd, where he is active in the community and serves As an adjunct professor of Criminal Justice at both Lone Star relating to education and agriculture. While attending SHSU, Houston, Superior Trophies and Buckles, a seller of specialized on various boards, including the San Jacinto County Fair College and at Sam Houston State, he has taught and inspired Prewitt worked as a congressional intern in Washington D.C. merchandise for trophies, banners, hats, shirts and buckles, Association, San Jacinto County Farm Bureau, and the SISD both traditional college-age and non-traditional students with That formative experience reinforced his lifelong interest in along with The Hat Store, selling quality straw and felt hats Technology Advisory Committee. many of them joining him at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s state and national policy and compelled him to offer similar since 1915, as well as a restaurant in Colorado’s Vail Valley. Office. Other students have gone into all levels of law enforce- opportunities for students at Texas Tech and Texas A&M, ment, corrections, and even entered law school. where he has sponsored Congressional Intern Programs. He enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children. Molina also enjoys working to help current and former Sam Henderson and his wife have two children. He is actively Jim and his wife are the proud parents of three daughters Houston State graduates, and he has consistently given both involved in the community including the Conroe Noon Lion’s and 10 grandchildren. They reside in Flower Mound, but his time and financial support back to his alma mater. Club and First Presbyterian Church of Conroe. He has been spend as much time as possible at their east Texas tree farm a continuous member of the Sam Houston State Alumni on the Sabine River. Association, the Leadership Command College Alumni Association, and the FBI National Academy Alumni Association. He is an annual supporter of the United Way of Montgomery County, Sam Houston State University, and the Edna Gladney Center for Adoption.

4 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 5 BACCALAUREATE GRADUATION HONOR GRADUATES Numerals Denote Academic Honors as of the 12th Class Day of Fall 2018 1 = Cum Laude 3 = Summa Cum Laude 5 = with Highest Honors/Honors College WITH SPECIAL RECOGNITION 2 = Magna Cum Laude 4 = with Honors/Honors College 6 = with Academic Distinction in an Academic Discipline Ahmed Z. Abujarad 1 Vicki Lynne Estrada 2 Zhewei Mao 2 Isabel Elena Sarria Salas 1 Jacob Carl Ackman 3 Taylor Anne Eubank 1 Julie Corin Mason 2 Jessica Diana Schick 1 To reflect their achievement, graduates who have earned seniors who accepted membership and have achieved a 3.6 or Sierrah Layne Adams 2, 4 Kailyn Nicole Evans 2 Nicole Catherine Mattingly 3 Shelby Lynn Schmitt 2 undergraduate academic excellence receive a gold cord at higher grade point average on all college-level course work. Amber Lyn Akin 4 Sheila Kay Evans 1 Shawna Lynn Mcconnell 1, 4 Natalie Elizabeth Schneider 1 Megan Lynn Alexander 2, 4 Kelsey Ann Ewart 2 Patricia Lynne McCourt 3 Lauren Mary Schrodt 1 graduation plus an appropriate notation on their academic Monica Marie Anderson 1 Joshua Nathanael Ezekiel 1 Morgan Ables McKinney 1 Michael Gordon Schultz 1 Chibueze Stephen Anyasor 1 Rachel Leeann Ferguson 2 Ashlyn Taylor Medlin 1 Jordan Mackenzie Schweyher 1 transcript. The gold cord indicates one of the following Participation in the Honors College is based on a competitive Daniel Adam Arndt 1 Bryce Richard Fitzgerald 1 Brandon Derrick Mee 1 Syed Mohammad S. Shah 2 Wendy Elizabeth Arriaza 3 Jordan Blair Franks 2 Kennedy Lynn Meehan 2, 4 Taite Avery Siemsglusz 1 academic achievements: Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum selection process and provides outstanding academic Mariana Baez 1 William Levi Fulton 1 Zamora Aurora Melgoza 2 Kia Dion Simpson 1 Sarah A. Bailey 2 Jessica Rose Gammie 1 Celia Mendez 2 Jacob Eli Sinclair 2 Laude, Cum Laude, With Academic Distinction, Alpha Chi, opportunities and distinct undergraduate college Angela Ann Bal 2 Monica Perez Garcia 2 Madison Tyler Messina 2 Michelle M. Sklar 2 and Honors Program. experiences. Upon successful completion of the Kelly Liann Ballard 2 Bryce Alexander Gaskey 4 Cassidy Renee Mica 2 Christopher Aloysius Smith 1 Amy Michelle Barco 3 Patricia Lynette Gassett 2 Chase Allen Miller 2 Kennedy Lee Smith 1 requirements of the Honors College — twenty-four Brady Monroe Barham 1 Ieshia Tianna Goosby 2 Micah Lynn Mitchell 2 Stacy Renee Spell 2, 4 Esteban Miguel Bejaran 1 Lauren Nicole Gresak 1 Jessica Renee Mizell 1, 4 Sarah Katherine Spjut 1 Degrees conferred Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and semester hours of Honors courses and two special seminars Shelly Lynn Bellis 1 Haanah Guerrero 2 Devin Charles Moore 3 Brittany N. Spradling 1 Farah Rashid Benam 1 Wanda E. Guerrero 2 Todd Labanes Moore 2 Cassidy Jensen Stallworth 3, 4 Summa Cum Laude reflect an outstanding grade point — the student’s academic transcript will indicate graduation Landry Leigh Bender 2 Megan Lesley Gurney 2 Jessica Ann Mueller 3 Arrianna Malina Standard 1 Kerry Elaine Berry 1 William Jayson Hancock 3 Bernadette Marie Mullins 1, 4 Kristin Paige Starks 1 average with a minimum of thirty-two semester hours earned “With Honors” and the student may wear an Honors Justin Douglas Blum 2 Crystal Ree Harris Diaz 1 Hannah Claire Nemeth 1 Chance Robert Stidevent 3 in residence (resident classroom instruction). The distinction medallion with academic regalia. To be designated as having Kourtney Christine Bodman 1 Khenley Victoria Harvell 1 Cassandra Allyse Newton 1 Cara Michelle Stilley 2 Sam Penn Boswell lll 1 Monica Yvette Hernandez 1 Brittney Nicole Nichols 2 Haley Elizabeth Stockman 2 and corresponding grade point averages are: Cum Laude graduated “With Highest Honors,” the student must also Trevor Robert Boyd 2, 4 Kimberly Ann Hicks 1 Kaitlyn Jean Niederstadt 3, 5 Elizabeth Jane Stokes 3 Brittany Barquin Brandt 1 Travis Wayne Hillman 1 Dayspring I. Nimmons 3 Tiffani Amber Storck 3 3.50 - 3.66; Magna Cum Laude 3.67 - 3.85; Summa Cum successfully complete a special senior project involving Diane Marie Brewer 3, 4 David Hok 1 Gabrielle O. Ochoa 1 Casey Ryan Swayne 1 Jenifer Marie Brewer 3, 4 Gary E. Holmstrom 3 Donald Thomas O’Connor 1 Jonathan Jeffrey Sweeney 3 Laude 3.86 - 4.00. original research and/or an effort of creative expression. Ashton Leigh Brogger 1 Amanda Michelle Horn 2 Gabriella C’Mone Odom 1 Jaden Ofrecio Takayesu 1 Amanda Gail Brown 2 James Ethan Horn 2, 4 Dana Chioma Onuoha 2 Hannah Rose Tarrant 1 Kristen Nicole Brown 1, 4 Sean Matthew James Pruetz 2, 5, 6 Shelby Marie Orsak 2 Brianna Rae Anne Taylor 3 The Department Academic Distinction Program is an NOTE: Semester credit hours earned in correspondence courses are Joseph Caleb Brunson 1, 4 Kali Elizabeth Januszewski 1 Melanie G. Ortner 2, 4 Deionnte Tyondrick Taylor 2 Kayla Ashley Bullock 2, 4 Molly Brook Jasper 1 Alexander Steven Paetzold 2 Jonathan M. Taylor 1 individualized learning experience that provides qualified not considered “resident classroom instruction” hours and are not Taylor Caballero 1 Rhonda Annette Jasso 1 Keren Eve Pankey 2, 4 Samantha Jo Taylor 1 Gladys Jaqueline Cabello 1 Essence Monique Johnson Gallien 3 Desiraye Dominique Paredes 1 Olga A. Tchoubko 1 students with a comprehensive introduction to meaningful used in determining the minimum semester credit hour requirement Hillary Anne Calhoun 2 Kali Maree Johnson 3 Kyle Allen Pasket 2 Karen Elizabeth Tedder 1 Aidee Campos Nunez 1 Lauren Ann Johnson 1 Hector Carrisal Patino 2 Taylor Brianne Thompson 2 research under the guidance of a designated faculty advisor. for academic honors: Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Stephanie Campuzano 2 Maggie RaeAnn Johnson 1 Fernando Perez 3 Shelby Lanell Thurmond 1 2 1 2 2 Laude, Dean’s List, and President’s Honor Roll. However, the semester David Glenn Cannon Trista LeeAnn Johnson Robert David Pernell LeeKarah R. Tillis Rachel Christine Cascio 3, 4 Lindsey Analise Jones 3, 4 Chimere Franique Petteway 1 Ashley Selena Torres 1 Alpha Chi, a national honor society organized to recognize credit hours and grade points earned for correspondence courses are Carrie Danielle Casey 2 Megan M. Jones 1 Morgan Lynn Pevehouse 1 Winnetta Neol Tubman 2 Andrea Alexandra Cervantes 4 Tyler Russell Josefsen Lanham 3, 5, 6 Leandra Joy Philip 3, 4 Aliyah Keala Tyson 4 and promote scholastic excellence, is open to all University included in the calculation of the overall grade point average. Leticia Medina Chapa 2 Madison Alana Kaltwasser 1 Jennifer Anne Phillips 1 Vanessa Ullauri 3, 4 Rebecca Chavez 1 Amie Michelle Kas 2, 4 Georgia Leanne Pilling 3, 4 Shirley Uriostegui 1 CalliAnne Grace Church 1 Karley Marie Kasmiersky 2 Susana Plascencia 3 Yesenia Esmeralda Valles 4 Bailey Barton Cobb 1 Renee Nicole Kelley 3 Vanesa Plascencia 2 Grace E. Vann 3 John Douglas Cobb 1 Rachael McElroy Kendro 1 Tyler Lynn Pointer 1 Kamrie Nicole VanWinkle 1 Lauryn Ashley Coffey 1 Kelly Patricia Kercher 2 Kimberley Janise Pool 2 Devin Matthew Vecera 1 Deonn R. Commander 1 Youssra Khan 2 Rebekah Corrie Pool 1 Gerardo Vela Jr. 1 Alexis Brea Cook 1 Christine Faye Krell 2 Laney Elizabeth Price 2 Roberto Venegas 1 VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS Alex Wiley Copeland 1 Katie Ann Kubes 3 Patrick Henry Quinn 2 Andrew Lloyd Vierkant 1, 4 Katherine Theresa Costello 3 Lauralee D. Lackey 1 Matthew J. Quinton 2 Kathryn Amber Walker 1 Kirsten Mary Cottle 2, 4 Stacey Leigh Lagrone 3 Diana Iveth Ramirez 3 Melanie Leigh Wallace 5 Sam Houston State University is proud to recognize graduating Veteran designation on the left. On behalf of the entire Kaylee Renee Cox 2 Catherine Nicole Lamb 1 Gabriela Ramirez 3 Jacob Christopher Warren 3 Jacy Brynn Darby 1 Raphael Jessan Lucenio Laran 2 Gabriela Guadalupe Rangel 4 Mikayla Jo-Rene White 2, 4 Veterans and military members with a specially designed Sam Houston State University community, President Dana G. Elizabeth Grace Davila 2 Margaret Catherine Lassalle 1 Michael Andrew Reed 2 Jennifer N. Wilkerson 2 Christina S. Davis 1 Jarod Patrick Laygan 2 Kaitlin Leanne Remington 3 Conor A. Williams 2 veterans stole. The orange stole features camouflage tips Hoyt and the SHSU Administrative Officers extend their deepest Camden William Debonis 1 Baylee Brooke Leasure 1 Catherine Joann Renfro 1 Hannah Josephine Williams 1 bearing the SH logo on the right and the American flag with gratitude and congratulations to these distinguished graduates. Jessica Lynn DeCoste 2 Randal C. Leblanc 3 Brianna Dee Reser 2 Jamaus Aaron Williams 1 Emily Constance Dehart 2 Alexander Graham Lee 2 Jordin Nicole Rex 3 Kimberlyn Sabrina Williams 4 Adriana Anne DelaHoz 1 Katie Lynne Lee 1 Ryan Patrick Reynolds 2 Riyn Megan Williams 2 Izabella Ann Diaz 1 Kayla Ann Letien 1 Channin Deelyn Riddle 2 Sharia A. Williams 1 Ashley Nicole Dillingham 2 Mariah Mone’a Lewis 1 Sara Ringo-Simpson 3 Keegan Wayne Williamson 1 GUIDELINES FOR GUESTS Brandon Connor Dixon 3 Jordan Ashlyn Likens 3 Ivanni Robles 1 Kylee Taylor Windham 3, 4 Alexander Joseph Dodd 3, 5 Camille Victoria Loftin 2, 5, 6 Jason E. Rodriguez 1 Clifton Andrew Wohlgemuth 2 Commencement is a significant and solemn event, the recognition of years of study. To make it more meaningful to all guests, Jennifer Dominguez 1 Ashley Elisabeth Long 3 Melissa Rodriguez 1 Mackenzie Ann Wuneburger 3 Larissa Dos Santos 3 Eduardo Antonio Lopez 3 Courtney Gail Rosenbalm 3, 4 Marissa Lizzette Zavala 2 participants are requested to avoid all unnecessary conversation and movement during the exercises. Kirsty Rachelle Douglass 2 Abigail Victoria Lovette 2 Kelsey Marie Rosenbaum 3, 5, 6 Mandy K. Zeltner 2 Jesecca Lea Drake 1 David Lynch 2 Conner Alan Rousseau 1, 5, 6 Sarah Lynn Zgourides 2 Melissa Frances Dundon 1 Jessy Joy Maertz 1 Adriana M. Ruiz 1 Only the official photographer is allowed on the floor by the stage. Tammy Marie Emert 2 Samara Melissa Mankin 2 Breonne Toinette Sanders 2, 4 Candidates will cross the stage as listed in the program. Academic honors are designated only for undergraduate students completing their baccalaureate degrees. The only honors recognized on-stage at commencement are Latin honors, Honors College, and Academic Distinction in a specific discipline. The list includes all students who applied through 09/30/2018. Records protected by Confidentiality are not listed. 6 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 7 ACADEMIC REGALIA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The academic costume worn at official functions today HOOD TRIM COLORS INDICATE THE FOLLOWING FIELDS: originated in the Middle Ages, when a warm gown and hood were useful to university scholars and clerics in MAIZE AGRICULTURE DR. MITCHELL J. MUEHSAM, DEAN WHITE ARTS, LETTERS, HUMANITIES unheated buildings. Through the years, the growth in the DRAB COMMERCE, ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS number of universities caused confusion about the proper LILAC DENTISTRY Congratulations. The faculty and staff of the College of Business regalia so a Code on Academic Costume was established. COPPER ECONOMICS Today, The American Council on Education reviews and Administration are proud of you and are pleased to welcome you to our family LIGHT BLUE EDUCATION of Bearkat alumni. We are confident that the knowledge and skill sets you updates these traditions. ORANGE ENGINEERING BURGUNDY FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES have acquired will serve you well in your future endeavors. Just as important, The four-sided mortarboard is recommended for both men BROWN FINE ARTS, INCLUDING ARCHITECTURE the personal traits that contributed to your success at Sam Houston State and women. The cap is always black and should match the RUSSET FORESTRY University will continue to play a prominent role in your life. Your ability to material of the robe. SAGE GREEN HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY learn, your work ethic, your willingness to be a productive member of a team, CRIMSON JOURNALISM Gowns are generally black. The bachelor’s gown is simple, PURPLE LAW your acceptance of constructive criticism, and your communication and with long pointed sleeves. The master’s gown will have LEMON LIBRARY SCIENCE interpersonal skills will serve as a solid foundation for a successful career. either long sleeves with narrow wrist opening or long GREEN MEDICINE Today’s commencement marks the end of one journey and the beginning of sleeves with the hand emerging from the sleeve at elbow PINK MUSIC length. The doctor’s gown is fullest in cut with velvet panels APRICOT NURSING another. As you pursue your professional dreams, please remember to seek down the front and around the neck, as well as three velvet SEA FOAM GREEN OPTOMETRY The globe represents the international a balance in your life and pursue excellence. The pursuit of excellence will SILVER GRAY ORATORY (SPEECH) bars on the bell-shaped sleeves. provide you with many opportunities to position yourself to help your family, OLIVE GREEN PHARMACY economy and the development of BLUE PHILOSOPHY international trade and exchange. friends, and society as well as gain financial independence. Length of the hood represents degree level: the master’s PEACOCK BLUE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & FOREIGN SERVICE The handshake represents the human hood is three and one-half feet long and the doctor’s hood Sam Houston is a great name in education and we are proud that you have SALMON PINK PUBLIC HEALTH commitment to teamwork, leadership, is four feet long. The velvet trim on the edge of the hood GOLDEN YELLOW SCIENCE joined the thousands of quality graduates who are fulfilling their dreams. diversity, and ethical business is three inches wide for the master’s degree and five inches CREAM SOCIAL SCIENCE Please stay in contact with us and the many friends you have made during wide for the doctor’s degree. The color indicates the field practices. The bar and line graphs CITRON SOCIAL WORK your time at SHSU. The faculty and staff at the College of Business of study. A color or pattern between theUNIVERSITY trim indicates the SCARLET MACE THEOLOGY represent the financial markets and Administration congratulate you on this significant milestone. university awarding the degree. GRAY VETERINARY SCIENCE the use of data in the pursuit of quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. UNIVERSITY MACE Dr. Mitchell J. Muehsam, Dean The University Mace is symbolic of the authority of the Board of Regents, The Texas State University System, and the Office of the President of Sam Houston State University. The senior tenured faculty member carries it during academic convocations. It was first used at summer commencement on August 20, 1988.

The mace was designed and hand crafted by the late Charles R. Jedlicka, Associate Professor of Industrial DEGREES AWARDED IN THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Technology. The crown is a circular casting bearing the name of the University and date of establishment, 1879. The circle features the lone star, the state emblem, in the center. Names of past University presidents with their Accounting BBA, MS Finance BBA Management Information Systems BBA dates of service are engraved on the brass collar below the crown. Banking and Financial Institutions BBA, MBA General Business Administration BBA Marketing BBA Business Administration MBA Human Resource Management BBA Project Management MS The walnut staff is bound in brass and has a hexagonal head with inlays of pecan for the state tree, recessed Economics BBA International Business BBA brass medallions cast with designs for General Sam Houston, Austin Hall, Old Main, Bearkats, and the Entrepreneurship BBA Management BBA completion date of the mace. The holder base or stall is six-sided to match the mace head.

8 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 9 MASTER DEGREES Hannah Blumrick, BBA Leslie DeAnn Duecker, BBA Bridgette Alexandra Marquez, BBA Joshua Earl Price, BBA Sam Penn Boswell lll, BBA Bradley Kristopher W. Duggan, BBA Ashlee L. Martin, BBA Eric Matthew Purgason, BBA Uchenna Francis Ajah, MBA Jenifer Marie Brewer, BBA Kalien RonJae Dugue, BBA Patrick D. Martin, BBA Benjamin Tad Pustejovsky, BBA Luis Alejandro Anazco Villarreal, MBA Kailey Ann Briscoe, BBA Melissa Frances Dundon, BBA Cyntia Isabel Martinez, BBA Rosbel Ramirez, BBA Mathew Stephen Danton, MBA Jessica Briseno, BBA Colin Frank Dusek, BBA Lorena Y. Martinez, BBA Mariana Ramos, BBA Francisco Dominguez Jr., MS Brian Watson Brooks, BBA Kirsten Madison Eddy, BBA Stephanie Margott Masri, BBA Jennifer Claire Ramsbacher, BBA Negin Elmi, MBA Alexis T. Brown, BBA Alexander Christian Edney, BBA Kelsey Christina Maxwell, BBA Lane Alexander Randall, BBA Weston Jacob Fitzpatrick, MBA Steffan Henry Brown, BBA Jeff Ryan Elbert, BBA Carolyn D. Mayberry, BBA Jake Allen Ranostaj, BBA Christopher M. Gomez, MS Karisha R. Bryan, BBA Emily Adrianne Ellis, BBA John Christopher Mays, BBA Brian Glenn Robinson, BBA Enamul Haque, MBA Kristina Lorene Buck, BBA Nicholas Jefferson Ellis, BBA Donald Taylor Mc Knight, BBA Kindra Elaine Rodgers, BBA Matthew Dylan Herman, MBA Carlos Alberto Bueno Vazquez, BBA Derek Joshua Estrello, BBA Courtney Marie McCleskey, BBA Alexander Benito Rodriguez, BBA Priscilla Jean Hernandez, MBA Juan Angel Bueno, BBA Hailey Lanay Evans, BBA Linda Nguyen Mccrosky, BBA Cristian Eugenio Rodriguez, BBA Brent O’Keith Hines Jr., MBA Remus Alexander Bulmer, BBA Sheila Kay Evans, BBA Dylan Chase McDowell, BBA Jason E. Rodriguez, BBA Leigha Faye Hughes, MBA Alexis Logan Burgan, BBA Michael Thomas Fasang ll, BBA Morgan Ables McKinney, BBA Megan Nicole Rodriguez, BBA Melissa Danielle Jones, MS Blake R. Bushnell, BBA Courtney Suzette Ferguson, BBA Mitchell Scott Meier, BBA Melissa Rodriguez, BBA Darien Kearney, MBA Hillary Anne Calhoun, BBA David Charles Fields, BBA Nicole Marie Mendel, BBA Astrid Alexandra Romero, BBA Arkady Khazin, MBA James Hunter Calhoun, BBA Diego Alejandro Finol, BBA Adam Halland Milberger, BBA Vianney Romero, BBA Nathaniel Mark Lavigne, MBA Ashley Nicole Camarillo, BBA Laken Anton Fischer, BBA Cassandra L. Miller, BBA Dylan Andrew Rowe, BBA Brian Matthew Luttrull, MBA Jose Dolores Campos, BBA Jessica Leigh Folstadt, BBA Danielle Leigh Miller, BBA Karina Rubio, BBA Kathy Elizabeth Massey, MBA David Glenn Cannon, BBA Robert D. Forbes, BBA Brian Emmanuel Minaya, BBA Trent Raymond Rudolph, BBA Tiffany Lynn Mattfeld, MBA Eduardo Cano, BBA James Maurice Frazier lV, BBA Laura Miranda, BBA Adriana M. Ruiz, BBA Jacob Donovan Mckillip, MBA Ryan Jacob Cantu, BBA William Levi Fulton, BBA Jeremy J. Howard, BBA Rachel Elaine Mizzen, BBA Alexander Patrick Ruppert, BBA Mark Austin Miller, MBA Aaron Chase Wayne Carley, BBA Samantha Isabel Gallegos, BBA Callie Michelle Hull, BBA Jennifer Anne Mock, BBA Kayla Marie Safron, BBA Duc Dzung Nguyen, MBA Meredith Leigh Carlson, BBA Lauren Gabrielle Galls, BBA Angela Marie Ihrig, BBA Marshall Saint Andrew Moody, BBA Marina Cassandra Salinas, BBA Theodora Sallah-Quaye, MBA Jessica Carrizales, BBA Oscar Garcia, BBA Kerrie Deann Jackson, BBA Damaria Steven Moon, BBA Cameron Wayne Salvaggio, BBA Anna Marie Schultz, MBA Rachel Christine Cascio, BBA Ruben Abraham Garcia, BBA Russell Hampton James, BBA Devin Charles Moore, BBA Kaitlin Rosemary Sanchez, BBA Kyle Patrick Springfield, MBA Breanna Monique Chanthavong, BBA Brent Michael Garner, BBA Rhonda Annette Jasso, BBA Jeffery Hunter Morgan, BBA Wilmer Jovany Sanchez, BBA Kevin Patrick Stewart, MBA Tiyana Imani Chapman, BBA Alison Nicole Gersch, BBA Anthony Charles Jefferson, BBA Jacob Douglas Moseley, BBA Preston Ray Schamberger, BBA Shawn Thomas Stewart, MBA Adam Don Charanza, BBA Justin D. Gil, BBA Briana Aleece Jeffress, BBA Daniel Bryant Mossberger, BBA Shelby Lynn Schmitt, BBA Adam Micael Stroem, MBA Ri’Shon Natrice Chatham, BBA Alyssa Kay Golding, BBA Leandre Tony Jenkins, BBA Austin David Mousner, BBA Mark Bradley Schumacker, BBA Siby Thomas, MBA Zachary Ray Christmas, BBA Julie Louise Gonzales, BBA Essence Monique Johnson Gallien, BBA Kevin Ali Movaghar, BBA Lauren Nicole Shanks, BBA Zachary Tyler Worsley, MBA John Douglas Cobb, BBA Madison L. Goss, BBA Maggie RaeAnn Johnson, BBA Shawnae Raven Muhammad, BBA Raighley S. Shaw, BBA Nicklaus Russell Cogdill, BBA Christopher Colin Gould, BBA Marshika Lafaye Johnson, BBA Aaron Matthew Murphy, BBA Sandy C. Shaw, BBA BACHELOR DEGREES Patrick Charles Coggins, BBA Allyson N. Gray, BBA Melissa B. Johnson, BBA Teiondra J. Murphy-White, BBA Remey Tomas Shelton, BBA Matthew Leonard Cole, BBA Jacob Gifford Greathouse, BBA Trisha Renee Johnson, BBA Landon Lee Murray, BBA Lisa Smith Sherman, BBA Jacob Carl Ackman, BBA Brianna Elisa Coleman, BBA Seira Asi Greckel, BBA Trent Paul Jones, BBA Jade Ashley Murrow, BBA Gabrielle Ann Shumate, BBA Antonio Aguilar, BBA Clayton Kell Collier, BBA Sam Green lll, BBA Angelek Kayonia Jordan, BBA Justin Wayne Napoleon, BBA Paula Kristine Silvio, BBA Sheenia L. Allen, BBA Shavondra Necolle Collins, BBA Dylan Thomas Gregg, BBA Leeanna Marie Joyce, BBA Lauren Ashley Nelson, BBA Andrea T. Sims, BBA Daniel Ross Almond, BBA Samuel M. Connell, BBA Milan Myshe Griffin, BBA Austin Travis Keen, BBA Cassandra Allyse Newton, BBA Nia Nicole Sims, BBA Ruth D. Carmen Alvarez Gutierrez, BBA Dusty Brock Conroy, BBA Cristian Enrique Grimaldo, BBA Ashley Zhane Kelley, BBA Kyle William Nickerson, BBA Jacob Eli Sinclair, BBA Ilham Amanullah, BBA Jaime Contreras, BBA Norma Habegger, BBA Hunter A. Kelsoe, BBA Caleb Christopher Nieman, BBA Kristina Siner, BBA Cassidy LaJane Andrews, BBA Bryan W. Cooper, BBA Casey S. Haddock, BBA Hailey Alexandria Kerr, BBA Steven Robert Nottebart, BBA Julie Leigh Slaughter, BBA Daniel Adam Arndt, BBA Marion Ashleigh Cooper, BBA David Burton Hall, BBA Mary Khaled, BBA Evan Alec O’Donnell, BBA Andrew Hight Smith, BBA Jason Bernard Austing, BBA Andrew Jason Copeland, BBA Jernika Marie Hall, BBA Brenda Jo Kindred, BBA Yadira Janette Ortiz, BBA Brittany Leanne Smith, BBA Charles Joseph Bachand, BBA Trevor Dean Covault, BBA Shane Conway Hall, BBA Hyun Ju Koo, BBA Andrea Papaqui, BBA Catlyn Maria Speer, BBA Brittany N. Baisley, BBA Oliver Mark Coward, BBA Mark A. Hammel, BBA Yasmin Lara, BBA Jamila Parker, BBA Cassidy Jensen Stallworth, BBA Lora Nicole Baker, BBA Jacey Crawford, BBA Kristen Ashley Harris, BBA Joseph Andrew Lay, BBA Richard Ernesto Pena, BBA Tiffany Nicole Steele, BBA Angela Ann Bal, BBA Joshua James Cross, BBA Marcus R. Harris, BBA Alexander Graham Lee, BBA Natali Danielle Perez, BBA Sean Marie Stewart, BBA Kelly Liann Ballard, BBA Oscar Rolando Cruz Aguilar, BBA Reid Hartt Harton, BBA David Joseph Lee, BBA Robert David Pernell, BBA Chance Robert Stidevent, BBA Michael Lee Barker, BBA Tam Kinh Dau, BBA Lauren Ashely Heap, BBA Julie Lee, BBA Alan Peters, BBA Cody Jack Stinnett, BBA Christopher Matthew Barnes, BBA Valeria Eleni Davila, BBA Haley S. Henry, BBA Zachary Joseph Leger, BBA Connor R. Phillips, BBA Bradley Kyle Stone, BBA Nicole A. Baugh, BBA Cheyenne Racheal Davis, BBA Elizabeth Hernandez, BBA Azha Leshae’ Lewis, BBA Madison Virginia Pilkinton, BBA Tiffani Amber Storck, BBA Megan Christine Bellantoni, BBA Zachary Arthur Debaugh, BBA Alexis Geneva Herrera, BBA Jimmy Glynn Lewis, BBA Jalen Reese Pitre, BBA Steven Michael Stratta, BBA Kaitlin M. Belmares, BBA Dylan Drew DeBerry, BBA Corey Nathaniel Hilderbrand, BBA Eduardo Antonio Lopez, BBA Adrian Pizano, BBA Jason David Strouphauer, BBA Kerry Elaine Berry, BBA Camden William Debonis, BBA Thy S. Ho, BBA Abigail Victoria Lovette, BBA Kimberley Janise Pool, BBA Raven Leeann Mercedes Suarez, BBA Charles Jospeh Berzins, BBA Ernesto Delgado, BBA Eric Jesse Hoenig-Gomez, BBA William Zotero Luna, BBA Rebekah Corrie Pool, BBA Sonja Succo-Delgado, BBA Saud Khalid A. Binsaied, BBA Jordyn Michelle Denman, BBA Mackenzie Dianne Hoffman, BBA Kealey Alyssa Luther, BBA Alexander Christian Poradek, BBA Jilliann Celeste Sullivan, BBA Alan Carter Birdsong, BBA Brandon Connor Dixon, BBA Lyndsay M. Holbrook, BBA David Lynch, BBA David Paul Porter, BBA Asra Shah Syed, BBA Matthew Bryce Black, BBA Jon Ryan Donato, BBA Charmele T. Holden, BBA Morgan Manen, BBA Britnee Kim Powell, BBA Jaden Ofrecio Takayesu, BBA

10 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 11 James Westin Talbert, BBA Riley Grant Vincent, BBA Justin Craig Whitaker, BBA Jonathan M. Taylor, BBA Michaela Dawn Vivola, BBA Benjamin David White, BBA COLLEGE OF Olga A. Tchoubko, BBA Alexis Ann Von Rettberg, BBA Clayton Wayne Wilbanks, BBA Blake Bradley Teasdale, BBA Nicholas Steven Voskuil, BBA Bethany Lauren Wilke, BBA Heaven Jewel Honi-Joy Thomas, BBA Kaitlyn Dianne Wade, BBA Kimberlyn Sabrina Williams, BBA CRIMINAL JUSTICE LeeKarah R. Tillis, BBA Brittany Marie Wagoner, BBA Keegan Wayne Williamson, BBA Parastoo Tiraieyari, BBA Kathryn Amber Walker, BBA Luther Lewis Winch lV, BBA Amy Jocelyn Torres, BBA Kaitlin Jo Anne Walters, BBA Dawit Kiflay Woldegabr, BBA DR. PHILLIP M. LYONS JR., DEAN Lauren Elizabeth Townes, BBA Macey Alyse Walters, BBA Michael Eugene Wrye Jr., BBA Summer Cheyenne Trader, BBA Jeremy Ward, BBA Yotam Yakir, BBA John Mark Urback, BBA Jacob Christopher Warren, BBA Sydney Nicole Yarbrough, BBA Congratulations on this important milestone. If credit for this accomplishment Armando Elvis Valdez, BBA Kaleb Fernel Warren, BBA Ryan Joseph Zamboni, BBA Jenny Lee Vargas, BBA Kyle Allen Warren, BBA Brandon Wayne Zemanek, BBA is shared in some way by your parents, spouse, significant other, or children— Diana Marie Vega, BBA Shaquala Jai’Shawn Warren, BBA as so often is the case—congratulations are extended to them as well. As Zachaeus Francis Verneuil, BBA Kurt Wilhelm Weisinger, BBA suggested by the term, “commencement,” you are now about to go forth in the world and begin the next chapter of your life’s journey. Equipped with knowledge from your chosen field in criminal justice and your critical thinking skills, you are prepared to chart your own course as 100,000 Sam Houston State University alumni before you have done.

You are undertaking that journey at a truly remarkable time. Buckminster Fuller determined that, in the early 1900s, human knowledge doubled every 25 years. Now it doubles every 13 months. Many of the textbooks you purchased The scale represents the spirit of the when you started your program are already out of date. The earth beneath Latin proverb, Jus est ars boni et our feet is spinning at 1,000 miles per hour, but gravity allows us to keep up aequi, Justice the art of the good without effort. The same cannot be said of our understanding of the world and fair. The oak bough with 16 leaves and the people who inhabit it. You should commit yourself to becoming a symbolizes strength, while the olive life-long learner. To that end, I hope the College of Criminal Justice will branch with 20 leaves represents remain an important part of your life. peace. The number of leaves recalls the year, 1620, when the pilgrims On behalf of the other faculty and staff of the College of Criminal Justice, signed the Mayflower Compact, I wish you happiness and success in what lies ahead. We will always consider the first American political document, you to be one of ours and hope you will always consider us to be yours. whose purpose was to preserve order by means of the principle of rule of law. Dr. Phillip M. Lyons Jr., Dean

DEGREES AWARDED IN THE COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Criminal Justice BA, BS, MS, PhD Homeland Security Studies MS Criminal Justice and Criminology MA Victim Services Management MS Criminal Justice Leadership and Management MS Victim Studies BA, BS Forensic Science MS, PhD

12 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 13 Rosa Flores, BA Janie Lopez, BS Ronald Alfred Ford Jr., BS Jessica Renee Lopez, BS Dane William Fredrickson, BS Julissa Isabel Lopez, BS DOCTORAL DEGREES Stephanie B. Furlow-Smith, BS Stephanie Elizabeth Lucado, BA Kyleen Elizabeth Elwick, PhD Richard Henry Lewis, PhD Brian Lee Gann, BS Carolina L. Luna, BA Enhanced Sample Preparation and Data Interpretation Strategies The Effects of Victimization, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Anahi Garcia, BS Oscar Daniel Macias, BS Using Massively Parallel Sequencing For Missing Persons’ and Heart Rate Reactivity on Antisocial Behavior Andres Garcia, BS Lauren Paige Malinowski, BS DVI Casework Chair: Dr. Danielle Boisvert Blue Skye Garcia, BA Elizabeth Mancia, BA Chairs: Dr. David Gangitano, Dr. Sheree Hughes-Stamm Committee Members: Dr. Eric Connolly, Dr. Cortney Franklin David E. Garcia, BA Saman Shiraz Manesia, BS Committee Members: Dr. Bobby LaRue Jr., Dr. Charla Marshall Jessica Nichole Winborn, PhD Shayanne Nicole Garger, BS Zhewei Mao, BA Dustin C. Gaines, PhD Metabolism and Analysis of Desomorphine Shi-An Alexjandre George, BS Abdiel Marroquin, BA The Correlates of Specialized Police Gang Units Chairs: Dr. Donovan Haines, Dr. Sarah Kerrigan Brooklyn Marie Granger, BS Martika Martin, BA Chair: Dr. Jurg Gerber Committee Member: Dr. Madeleine Swortwood Edwin Wesley Gregersen, BS Leslie A. Martinez, BA Committee Members: Dr. Brittany Hayes, Dr. Willard Oliver Karina Guerra, BS Travis Lee Mason, BS Justin Chase Gulley, BS Shane Ellis Massey, BA Priscilla Hahn, BS Jalyn De’Amber Mathis, BS MASTER DEGREES Ashleigh R. Alvarado, BS Macie Lynn Chapa, BS Elizabeth Bernice Harris, BS Fidel Antonio Matute lll, BA Odalis Cecilia Alvarado, BA Rebecca Chavez, BA Shaquala Toshonna Harris, BS Keddren Da’Ron Mayeux, BS Brandon Wayne Bartoskewitz, MS Janet Melisa Alvarez, BS Vanessa N. Chavez, BS Brionna Alaija Hawkins, BS Chelsea Denice McAdams, BS Geretta Patrice Benjamin, MS Erick Omar Amaro, BS Jessica Renee Claycomb, BS Brendon Hernandez, BS Jacob A. McGill, BS Anthony Lawrence Bigongiari, MS Jeniffer Jeraldinne Arias, BA Timothy Michael Clemmons, BS Clarissa Hernandez, BA Summer Kyndall McLaurin, BA Isabelle Segundo Cantu, MS Wendy Elizabeth Arriaza, BA Tyler Michael Coleman, BS Julio Angel Hernandez, BS Kennedy Lynn Meehan, BA Channing Rose Carpenter, MA Audrey Lynn Autry, BA Cade Anderson Collier, BS Monica Yvette Hernandez, BS Celia Mendez, BA Lorri Lea Caruso, MS Sarah A. Bailey, BS Christi A. Collier, BS Stacy Loren Hester, BS Jake William Meyer, BS Pamela Marie Pavelka, BS Shawn Ryan Standridge Dunham, MS Andrea Nicole Bauer, BS Deonn R. Commander, BS Johnny Demetrius Lee Hewitt lll, BS Charles August Michalek, BS Eric Joseph Pequeno, BS Valorie Elaine Erickson, MS Allen B. Beckham Jr., BS Taylor Nicole Cornelius, BS David Richardson Hillier, BS Kayla Nicole Mikel, BS Jennifer Anne Phillips, BS Christine Fakhri, MS Joshua Wayne Beckham, BS Brianna Uniq’ Culton, BS Hannah N. Hinderscheit, BS Kelsey Celeste Miles, BS Georgia Leanne Pilling, BS Cristi Nicole Gambrell, MS Breanna Cieparus Benford, BS Janelle Aileen Davila, BS Glory Eyvonne Hoeflich, BS Brittney Deann Miller, BS Vanesa Plascencia, BA Esminda Gomez, MS Esteban Miguel Benitez, BS Alyson Michelle Davis, BS Granisha Jamelia Holmes, BS Demetrius Delois Miller, BS Haley Brionne Porter, BA Makena Hekymara, MS Reed Phillips Blackwell, BA Adrian De La Cruz, BS Courtney Lauren House, BS Melanie Katherine Mitchell, BA Nicholas Adam Prax, BA John Charles Ivey, MS Mallorie Nicole Blevins, BS Jessica Lynn DeCoste, BS Robert D. Hudson, BS Shayan Monisha, BS Kimberly Queen, BS Jessica Elizabeth Lawrance, MS Lauren Marie Boden, BS Anarosa Del Angel, BA Morgan Elizabeth Hulsey, BS Jonathan William Moore, BS Patrick Henry Quinn, BA Lawrence Raymond Leon, MS Alexandria Victoria Bonner, BS Roxanna Deleon, BA Carey Jude Jenkins Jr., BS Kelcie Melyn Morgan, BS Patrick Quiroz, BA Christopher M. Lewis, MS Haley Lynn Brannon, BS Izabella Ann Diaz, BS Brandy Nicole Jimenez, BS Brittani S. Morris, BS Samantha Nicole Ramey, BS Crystal Cheree Lightner, MS Michael Andrew Louis Britt, BS Karina Isabel Diaz, BS Amanda L. Johnson, BS Brittany Mae Morrison, BA Karen Alexandra Ramirez, BA Adam Wesley Lovell, MS Jacob Paul Brodbeck, BS Marisol Aranda Diaz, BA Jaylen Lavon Johnson, BS Giraud Joseph Mouton, BS Ma’Kayln La’Shae Randle, BA Brooke M. Mahan, MS Olivia H. Brokenberry Jr., BA Ashley Nicole Dillingham, BS Shantoya Rayshelle Jones, BS Bernadette Marie Mullins, BS Allison Evans Rawlinson, BS Luis Carlos Morales Jr., MS Ki’Ana Mi’Chelle Brooks, BA Anna Catherine Doffing, BS Taylor Christian Jones, BS Alitza Munoz, BS Tierney Denisha Reddic, BS Daniel Tettey Nartey, MS Aerial Jere Brown, BS Jennifer Dominguez, BS Zykea Monae Jones, BS Gabrielle Alexis Munoz, BA Faviola Castaneda Rivas, BA Tara Anne Okutsu, MS Triston Daniel Buegeler, BS Stormee E. Dotson, BS Rebeka Y. Juarez, BS Marisol Munoz, BS Emily Rivera, BA Kimberly Ella Ousman, MS Ruby Kim Bui, BS Kirsty Rachelle Douglass, BA Blaine Harrison Kaiser, BS Roshane Dishann Nelson, BA Tasia Donelle Robinson, BS Jason Q. Romine, MS Cullen Baker Burch, BS Jessica Hui Duke, BA David William Keagle, BS Kelly Nguyen, BS Ivanni Robles, BS Ilda Martinez Rupert, MS Amanda Elizabeth Burgess, BS Shelbi Jewell Dunn, BA Rachael McElroy Kendro, BA Kolencia Monique Nicks, BS Kari Chase Rodgers, BS Lisa Kate Rutledge, MS Broderick Michael Burke, BS Jacob Allen Easley, BS Crystal K. Kennedy, BS Karina E. Oblitas-Sellers, BA Briana Carol Rodriguez, BS Maria E. Salazar-Morales, MS Aaron Michael Byron, BS Chelsi A. Ellison, BS Brandon Austin King, BS Rafael Junior Obregon, BA Jeffrey Rodriguez, BA Joye Lane Sanchez, MS Gladys Jaqueline Cabello, BA Tammy Marie Emert, BS Jason Dieon King, BA Clarisa Michelle Ochoa, BA Melissa Y. Rodriguez, BA Kalvin Eugene Singletary, MS Stephen Cadriel, BS Joshua Joseph Enriquez, BS Cacey Jean Knue, BS Allan Donavan O’Connell, BS Nicolas Andrew Rodriguez, BS Darby Maranda Slack, MS Joseph Wylie Caillet, BS Stephanie Elaine Ernst, BS Jeff Garrett Kovar, BS Mykayla Elizabeth O’Connor, BS Ruben A. Rodriguez, BA Zachary J. Smith, MS Chad Austin Campodonico, BS Luz Belen Erreguin, BS Sydney Nicole Lambeth, BS Gabriella C’Mone Odom, BS Ruby Emily Rodriguez, BS Sarah Alexis Steele, MA Lindsey Mae Cargile, BS Cecilia Rebeca Escamilla, BA Reymundo A. Lara lll, BS Truman Monroe O’Dowd, BS Austin Jacob Rogers, BS Steven Michael Stegmeier, MS Tyler Thomas Carrette, BS Alejandro Escobar, BA Jarod Patrick Laygan, BS Katherine Marie Opiela, BS Mickey Marie Roman, BS Barry Ray Carter, BS Zachary Eslami, BA Juan Raul Ledezma Jr., BA Shelby Marie Orsak, BS Kelsey Marie Rosenbaum, BS Julissa A. Castillo, BA Labresha Breuna Shenail Espy, BS Jeremy Maurice Lee, BS Jasmine Ortega, BS Ryan Robert Sagmiller, BS BACHELOR DEGREES Diego Guadalupe Castro-Perez, BA Megan M. Etheridge, BS Kyra Tonai Lee, BS Elizabeth Ortega-Hernandez, BS Jessica Leigh Sanchez, BS Jose Abraham Cedillo, BA Joshua Nathanael Ezekiel, BS Ashley Nola Lemon, BS Jose D. Ovalle, BS Lindsey Elise Sanchez, BS Russell A. Abel, BS Jennifer Elizabeth Cermeno, BA Brahim M. Fellat, BS Landon Reeves Leschper, BS Amanda M. Overton, BS Breonne Toinette Sanders, BS Daniel Treyvon Adams, BA Andrea Alexandra Cervantes, BS Brien Tyler Ferguson, BS Kennesha T. Lewis, BS Alexander Steven Paetzold, BS Jareion Jacoye Sanders, BS Alfonso Aguilar Jr., BS Marissa Sarita Chance, BS Holly Rae Fife, BS Jenna Ariel Ligertwood, BS Maya Hope Palacios, BA Summer E. Schiaffino, BA Joseph J. Al-Asmar, BS Leticia Medina Chapa, BS Stacy Marie Finn, BA Camille Victoria Loftin, BA Ashley Nicole Parker, BS Jessica Diana Schick, BS

14 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 15 Scott Ray Schindler, BS Joseph Lee Stevenson, BS Marisel Carolina Vasquez, BA Bailey Ann Schulte, BA Ron Stone Jr., BS Taylor N. Vaught, BS COLLEGE OF Allan’ Micah Scott, BS Jeffrey Bruce Swanson, BS Joshua Alexander Veyssi, BS Blessed Juah Seneh, BS Casey Ryan Swayne, BS Joel Villarreal, BS Kia Dion Simpson, BS David Allen Taylor, BS Craig Conol Villaruel, BA EDUCATION Jesus Sisneros, BS Karen Elizabeth Tedder, BS Melanie Leigh Wallace, BA Ebonee Chrisha Smith, BS Jacob Tyler Thurman, BS Jaclyn Nicole Ward, BA Ebony Elizabeth Smith, BS Britney J. Thurmond, BA Jared Heath Watkins, BS DR. STACEY L. EDMONSON, DEAN Gregory S. Smith, BA Priscilla Torres, BS Conor A. Williams, BA Jacquelynn R. Smith, BS Alitzel Tovar Silva, BA Eboni Keshawn Williams, BS Melicha Meshae Smith, BS Sterick Lamont Townsend Jr., BS Ke-Aire L. Williams, BS On behalf of the College of Education, it is my pleasure to congratulate you Shayla Danielle Smith, BA Catherine Thienkim Tran, BS Amea Javonne Wilson, BS Emily Ann Solomon, BS Alexis Lakaia Tukes, BS Maleia Gabrielle Wilson, BS on your graduation. You have achieved a great milestone, and we applaud Deja’Rae’ Vordine Sowell, BS Vanessa Ullauri, BS Jordon Nicole Womack, BS you for this accomplishment. We recognize the hard work, commitment, and Stacy Renee Spell, BS Hazzel Sue Uribe, BA Treyvion Deshawn Wright, BS Lindsey Allison Spurlock, BS Ismael Valdivia, BS Krista N. Yarter, BS discipline that you have put forward in order to reach this point. We also want Kristin Paige Starks, BS Fernando Gutierrez Valdovinos, BA Richard John Ybarra, BS to thank the parents, friends, and other special people in your life who Matthew Leon Stephens, BS Gabrielle Destiny Vallejo, BA Matthew Thomas Yevcak, BS contributed to this accomplishment.

As you pursue your career in the field of education, know that you have chosen one of the most important, impactful professions our country has to offer. We commend you on this choice and know that you will have a positive influence on the future of our nation, our communities, and our children. As an educator you will face a variety of challenges. You will also possess limitless The open book and the lamp of opportunities to truly touch the future and to make a difference. Our hope for knowledge represent the departments, you as you graduate from the College of Education is that you always dare which embody the value of literacy greatly, that you move forward after your graduation celebrations today and and education. The yellow represents begin a career marked by caring, service, and integrity. Library Science. The royal blue at the We challenge you to embrace this responsibility and use the tools and skills bottom represents the PhD degree. you have developed at Sam Houston State University to give of yourself in the The light blue at the top signifies the greatest way possible. Be the type of educator that, when the next generation EdD degree, and is the hood color for of students is asked who made a lasting difference in their lives, the person education in general. they think of is you. The opportunity is yours, and we know you are ready. Enjoy the journey!

Dr. Stacey L. Edmonson, Dean

DEGREES AWARDED IN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Administration MA, MEd Higher Education Administration MA Literacy EdD Comparative and Global Education MEd Higher Education Leadership EdD Reading/Language Arts MEd Counseling MA Instructional Leadership MA, MEd School Counseling MEd Counselor Education PhD Instructional Systems Design and Special Education MA, MEd Curriculum and Instruction MEd Technology MEd, EdD Teaching MA Developmental Education Administration EdD Interdisciplinary Studies BA, BS TESOL MEd Educational Leadership EdD Library Science MLS

16 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 17 Corbin Lee Franklin, MA Richard H. Thomas, MA Ana Karen Gonzalez, MA Jeannette Denise Trevino, MEd Maria Del Carmen Gonzalez, MLS Hillary Emma Tyrrell, MLS DOCTORAL DEGREES Brett Jacob Greene, MA Maritza Valdespino, MEd Ariana Julissa Guel, MLS Juana H. Valdez, MLS Rami I. Alsakran, EdD Alana Faye Morris, EdD Michelle Renee Harris, MEd Esmeralda H. Villarreal, MLS Differences in Persistence and Graduation Rates by The Institutional Processes, Practices, and Policies as Potential Pathways Toward Literacy Alicia C. Havranek, MEd Courtney Erin Walker, MLS Status of International Students in Texas Community Colleges: Achievement Among Eighth Grade Students Olivia Bradford Hazen, MA Makayla Rae Walker, MEd A Multiyear, Statewide Study Chair: Dr. Lory Haas Camala Ann Hedenschau, MEd Cynthia Estelle Williams, MLS Chair: Dr. John Slate Committee Members: Dr. Bentia Brooks, Dr. Mae Lane, Ana Crystal Hildebrand, MLS Mikayla Patricia Williams, MA Committee Members: Dr. Frederick Lunenburg, Dr. George Moore Dr. Diane Morris Miller, Dr. Nancy Votteler Sloane Marie Hill, MEd Joshua Alan Wilson, MEd Kimberly Ann Athans, EdD Michele Elaine Poast, EdD Mallori Michelle Howington, MEd K’La Danae Wise, MEd National Writing Project Fellows’ Perceptions of Themselves as Multiplication Facts and the Intermediate Algebra Student Jacqueline Hunt, MLS Sandy Christina Yanes, MEd Writers and as Teachers of Writing Chairs: Dr Susan Troncoso Skidmore, Dr. Linda Zientek Abisag Hurtado, MEd Tiffany Fives Younger, MEd Chair: Dr. Nancy Votteler Committee Members: Dr. Donna Dillingham-Evans, Dr Peggy Holzweiss Fatima Ibrahim Ibrahim, MEd Kimberly Dawn Zavala, MLS Committee Members: Dr. Benita Brooks, Dr. Melinda Miller, Angela Mone’ Powell, PhD April Lauren Ivy, MEd Dr. Debbie Price The Relationship Between Posttraumatic Symptoms and the Reading Pachent Tarnell James, MEd BACHELOR DEGREES Pat Lindsay Carijutan Catalla, EdD Scores on Standardized Tests of Third Grade African American Lianne Marie Jones, MEd Kwuento/Stories: A Narrative Inquiry of Filipino American Community Male Students Lindsey Michelle Jones, MA Emily Nicole Alexander, BS College Students Chair: Dr. David Lawson Stefani Katherine Kelly, MEd Tania Lizbeth Alvarez, BS Chair: Dr. Paul Eaton Committee Members: Dr. Yvonne Garza-Chaves, Dr. Mary Nichter Krista King, MLS Mariana Baez, BS Committee Members: Dr. Rebecca Bustamante, Dr. Ricardo Montelongo Shara Beth Aston Schlitzberger, EdD Sharon Ann Kral, MLS Bridgette Joann Bane, BS Robert Sterling Davis, EdD Exclusionary Disciplinary Consequence Assignments of Middle School Joshua Aaron Kvinlaug, MA Amy Michelle Barco, BS Enhancing Literacy Engagement: A Case Study of Perceptions of Students as a Function of Ethnicity/Race and Economic Status: A Texas MASTER DEGREES Grace Carolyn Lara, MEd Shawna Kay Barker, BS Administrators, Teachers, and Parents About the Prinicipal’s Role in Multiyear Investigation Amanda Leigh Lunt, MA Landry Leigh Bender, BS Enhancing Literacy Engagement in a Texas School Chairs: Dr. George Moore, Dr. John Slate Kadie Elizabeth Aceto, MEd Jessica Lee Marler, MEd Alexis Bennett, BS Chair: Dr. Debbie Price Committee Member: Dr. Frederick Lunenburg Victoria Colleen Adeyemi, MA Amanda Leigh Martinez, MEd Destiny Hope Brake, BS Committee Members: Dr. Robert Maninger, Dr. Melinda Miller, Mary Dee Ann Shelton, EdD Elizabeth Aguilar, MEd Brian Scott McColpin, MA Brittany Barquin Brandt, BS Dr. Prasopsuk Pinto School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists: Perspective of Literacy and Maribel Alanis, MLS Julie Anna McPherson, MEd Destinie Breanna Brunson, BS LaTracy Verchell Harris, EdD Collaboration With Classroom Teachers Heather Kristine Althoff, MLS Ryan Christopher Meyer, MEd Kayla Ashley Bullock, BS Differences in the Reading Performance of Texas Grade 4 Students as Chair: Dr. Debbie Price Haley B. Avery, MA Madeline Elaine Minor, MA Jessica Leighanne Bush, BS a Function of Their Economic Status, Gender, and Ethnicity/Race: Committee Members: Dr. Melinda Miller, Dr. Vickie Mitchell, Brian Dale Ayres, MEd Dana Beth Moore, MEd Stephanie Campuzano, BS A Multiyear, Statewide Investigation Dr. Nancy Votteler Lauren Ashley Baker, MLS Sarah Ivette Morales, MLS Monica Nayely Castaneda-Soto, BS Amy Anne Moser, MEd Abigail N. Cavazos, BS Chair: Dr. John Slate Naomi Leigh Timm Davis, PhD Edna Yadira Barrera, MEd Committee Members: Dr. Frederick Lunenburg, Dr. George Moore Quynh Tu Ngo, MEd Veronica Charlotte Cecil, BS Qualitative Outcomes of Humanistic Sandtray Therapy Training: Kayla Dawn Batterton, MA Veronica Cecilia Pagan, MLS Anthea Catherine Chambers, BS Glenna Sue Heckler-Todt, EdD Counselors’ Personal and Professional Experiences Jalon Jatrey Berry, MA Faculty Perceptions Regarding Development Education: Chair: Dr. Yvonne Garza-Chaves Megan A. Biscamp, MEd Yesenia Pena, MLS Brooklynn M. Clopton, BS A Phenomenological Study Committee Members: Dr. Stephen Armstrong, Dr. Jeffery Sullivan Michael Albert Bowen, MA Aissa Trevino Perez, MLS Lauryn Ashley Coffey, BS Chair: Dr. Nara Martirosyan Jared Michael Brannon, MA Keyishi Shant’E Peters, MA Taylor Renee Cohen, BS Jessica Carlana Wiltz, EdD Committee Members: Dr. Rebecca Bustamante, Dr. Susan Skidmore Jimmy T. Prinz, MEd Taylor Ann Condon, BS Secondary School Teachers’ Perceptions of Working With Students Who Tayna Daelene Burges, MLS Heather Meshon Burns, MEd Michelle Christine Ragan, MLS Alexis Brea Cook, BS Jenifer Nicole Johnson, EdD Identify as Transgender Ashton Leigh Ramella, MLS Amber Rene De Vasier, BS Differences in Student College Readiness in Reading, in Mathematics, Cynthia G. Burvato, MLS Chair: Dr. Rebecca Bustamante Rajini Reddy, MEd Emily Constance Dehart, BS and in Both Subjects by Ethnicity/Race and Gender: A Multiyear Committee Members: Dr. Pamela Gray, Dr. Cynthia Martinez-Garcia, Rachel Cameron, MEd Adrienne Lynn Redmon, MEd Brendon Michael Diaz, BS Statewide Study Dr. Deborah Morowski Pablo Raul Cantu, MLS Rebecca Joy Chirak, MEd Ann Marie Knight Rennalls, MLS Sabrina Michelle Dixon, BS Chair: Dr. George Moore Elizabeth Joy Wofford, PhD Committee Members: Dr. Cynthia Martinez-Garcia, Dr. John Slate Meagan Murphy Coder, MA Sommer Di Dio Reynolds, MLS Katelyn Marie Dover, BS Examining the Predictive Validity of the Maltreatment and Abuse Janine Marie Collins, MLS Danny Lee Roe, MA Sabrenia Gale Dukes, BS Christi Rae Keelen, EdD Chronology of Exposure Scale on Internalizing Symptoms Amanda Elaine Harris Cook, MEd Dominique Darce’ Roland, MEd Hannah Leigh Earle, BS Critical Theory in the Early College Chairs: Dr. Rick Bruhn, Dr. David Lawson Michelle Renee Cosart, MA Nora Lisa Ruiz, MLS Lauren Leigh Engelhardt, BS Chair: Dr. Nancy Votteler Committee Member: Dr. Chi-sing Li Sheree Isabell Salcedo, MEd Kailyn Nicole Evans, BS Committee Members: Dr. Patricia Durham, Dr. Melinda Miller Alissa Claire Crabtree, MEd Selena M. Cruz, MEd Jacquelyn Alexandria Santos, MEd Rachel Leeann Ferguson, BS Erica Tracey Cushmore, MA Gisella Maria Sericano, MEd Angela Agartha Fernandez, BS Sarah Kelly Tomomi Dauchez, MA Aleasha Kaye Shipley, MLS Sandra Roman Frazier, BS

Lisa Diane Deleon, MEd Shelby Whitfield Slay, MLS Ariyanna Nicole Freemon, BS Magan Marie Dewalt, MEd Terri Michelle Stamm, MLS Ashley Michelle Gambertoglio, BS Talia Alyssa Dudley, MLS Candyss Alissa Sylvester, MEd Jessica Rose Gammie, BS Omar Raul Elizondo, MLS Debra Lynn Taylor, MEd Patricia Lynette Gassett, BS Allison Lane Eversole, MEd Mary H. Thacker, MA Michelle Dominque Gibbs, BS David Justin Flores, MLS Kelly Thomas, MEd Ieshia Tianna Goosby, BS

18 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 19 Haanah Guerrero, BS Gabriela Ramirez, BS Elizabeth Jane Stokes, BS Wanda E. Guerrero, BS Ashley Michelle Reeves, BS Jai’Quandria Devonnshea Thomas, BS COLLEGE OF Rachel Nicole Henton, BS Kaitlin Leanne Remington, BS Taylor Brianne Thompson, BS Kimberly Ann Hicks, BS Brianna Dee Reser, BS Shelby Lanell Thurmond, BS Emma Charlie Holroyd, BS Channin Deelyn Riddle, BS Haley Nicole Torres, BS FINE ARTS AND MASS COMMUNICATION Hannah Elizabeth Jackson, BS Cindy Francisca Romo, BS Desiree Garcia Trejo, BS Megan Regina Jeffers, BS Abigail Roy, BS Meghan Nicole Turpin, BS Alesia A. Jenkins, BS Dakota Marie Runnels, BS Rachel Yvette Valenzuela, BS DR. RONALD E. SHIELDS, DEAN Megan M. Jones, BS Courtnie Paige Sample, BS Juan Miguel Villaquiran, BS Madison Alana Kaltwasser, BS Kallie Ray Schuler, BS Anna Aileen Villarreal, BS Karley Marie Kasmiersky, BS Jordan Mackenzie Schweyher, BS Sandra L. Villarreal, BS On behalf of the College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication, I offer a Renee Nicole Kelley, BS Syed Mohammad S. Shah, BS Kaitlin Michele Villoutreix, BS Chelsea Lynn Key-Appleby, BS Jenna Nicole Shelly, BS Haleigh Madison Warlick, BS hearty congratulations on your accomplishments as a new graduate of Sam Alicia N. Kollmann, BS Taite Avery Siemsglusz, BS Katlyn Elizabeth Watkins, BS Houston State University. As graduates you have practiced and sharpened Ashley M. Kollmann, BS Kathryn Isabelle Smith, BS Cassandra Ann Wight, BS Katie Ann Kubes, BS Kennedy Lee Smith, BS Lyssa Morgan Wilke, BS your intellect and expanded your understandings of the arts or media in a Laura Lynn Nicole Kucera, BS Maya Aleece Smith, BS Riyn Megan Williams, BS global context. You are ready for your future and we challenge you to find Lauralee D. Lackey, BS Lyndee Rene Spencer, BS Karlie Robin Wren, BS Stacey Leigh Lagrone, BS Sarah Katherine Spjut, BS Cristina Johana Zelaya, BS and live your passions. Matalyn Rae Larive, BS Brittany N. Spradling, BS Baylee Brooke Leasure, BS Brittany Nicole Stapleton, BS This graduation ceremony, marks a clear transition in your life as you continue Mariah Mone’a Lewis, BS your journey towards your life goals—every ending becomes a beginning. Alexis Nicole Loll, BS Ashley Elisabeth Long, BS We urge you to take time today to pause and send thanks to your supportive Camille Paige Mandel, BS family and friends, faculty and staff, those individuals who “went the extra Samara Melissa Mankin, BS Brittney Jane Margiolos, BS mile” to help you balance your student workload and life responsibilities. Nicole Catherine Mattingly, BS The hands hold and present the flame Shawna Lynn Mcconnell, BS Robert Frost reminds us that life teaches a hard lesson: We have to “learn Hayley Marie Meeks, BS of human creativity. The blue radiant to let go of the hands” as we move from one stage of life to the next. This Zamora Aurora Melgoza, BS circle represents the dissemination Madison Tyler Messina, BS graduation marks one of these times of letting go. Fortunately, the poet also Cassidy Renee Mica, BS of creative endeavor to the world at reminds us that we are never forced to “let go of the heart” as we journey Lauren Cheri Mikeska, BS large. In these images the important Kathryn Michelle Miles, BS forward through life. With this sentiment, I urge you to keep in touch. Let us meaning-making functions of the Fine Lori Michelle Miller, BS know what life brings as you explore your future and don’t be afraid of new Reina Isabel Monroy, BS Arts — Visual Art, Music, Theatre and Todd Labanes Moore, BS beginnings and challenges. Morgan J. Mugavero, BS Dance — are merged with the many Mayra Alejandra Munguia, BS modes of communication that are Remember you will always have a home at Sam Houston State University and Starlashia Rose Marie Nelson, BS Katherine Elise Newman, BS studied and practiced in the field of within the classrooms and stages, rehearsal rooms, production shops, and Bailey Rayanne Nitsche, BS mass communication. media studios of the College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication. Gabrielle O. Ochoa, BS Angelica Lizbeth Oidor, BS Kelly My Khanh Ong, BS Melanie G. Ortner, BS Rosa M. Osuna, BS Dr. Ronald E. Shields, Dean Rosa Linda Padron, BS Keren Eve Pankey, BS Natrina Letricia Parker, BS Dalia Pena, BS DEGREES AWARDED IN THE COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS Fernando Perez, BS AND MASS COMMUNICATION Chimere Franique Petteway, BS Hannah Madison Phillips, BS Art BA Digital Media MA Mass Communication BA Photography BA, BFA, BS Nicole Rosemarie Pierro, BS Band Conducting MA Digital Media Production MFA Music BA, BM, MM Studio Art BFA Susana Plascencia, BS Computer Animation BFA Film and T.V. Production BFA Music Therapy BM Theatre BFA Anna R. Pollet, BS Dance BA, BFA, MFA Graphic Design BFA Musical Theatre BFA Laney Elizabeth Price, BS

20 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 21 MASTER DEGREES COLLEGE OF Mary Kate Rebecca Becnel, MM Lesly Joana Garcia Martinez, MA Jonathan Michael Kinsey, MFA HEALTH SCIENCES Mia Salone Parker, MA Zachary D. Pollard, MM Nicole Elizabeth Smith, MA DR. RODNEY C. RUNYAN, DEAN May Oo Tha, MA Casey Brooke Yetter, MA On behalf of the College of Health Sciences, I wish to congratulate you for BACHELOR DEGREES this achievement and significant milestone in your academic life. Whether Sierrah Layne Adams, BA undergraduate or graduate degree, commencement signals the completion Leah Kathryn Arceneaux, BM Scott Benjamin Babcock, BFA of a formal education. The faculty and staff are confident the knowledge, skills, Esteban Miguel Bejaran, BFA habits, and attitudes refined and acquired during your time here provide a Maria Paula Bellorin, BA foundation to embark on a successful career or further graduate education. Farah Rashid Benam, BM Zachary Hilton Benazzouz, BFA Jake Randall Bloomer, BA The demand for health sciences’ professionals increases across our local, state Justin Douglas Blum, BA and global communities. You are entrusted with promoting health, well-being, Trevor Robert Boyd, BA Jacob Alexander Calvert, BA and sustainability to an increasingly diverse population. Your responsibilities Charles Adam Cast, BFA are great, but you are ready! Alex Wiley Copeland, BA Kirsten Mary Cottle, BM With commencement you join the thousands of Bearkats who came before Rebecca Taryn Dalrymple, BM Alexis Symone Davis, BA you, leaving their marks on society. The value of your education from Zachary Wallace Visser Livingood, BA Kathryn Marie Schmitt, BA Seth Lucas Eckhardt, BA Brandon Ellis Lloyd, BA Zachary Michael Shafer, BA The simple shape represents a water Sam Houston State University is measured not by the degree earned, but how Perry W. Edwards, BFA Josue Emmanuel Lopez, BFA Sarah McKenzie Shaw, BA Rachel Jenny Epstein, BFA droplet or the flicker of a flame. When you leverage that degree to positively impact our world. We wish you health Julie Corin Mason, BM Michelle M. Sklar, BA Bryce Richard Fitzgerald, BFA Joel K. Mbaba, BFA Myles Sean Smith, BA duplicated, the droplet becomes and success, and hope you come back to visit us in the near future! Ryan Erik Fortson, BA Dominique Trevette McCray, BM Samantha Marie Smith, BA Cindy Melissa Gallardo Amaya, BA a lotus flower bud symbolizing long John Howard McMiller ll, BA Tye Ray Smith, BA Phillip Anthony Garcia, BA Hannah Kristine Meade, BFA Valeri Casey Speights, BM life and purity, while growth is Victoria Nicole Gillis, BFA Thalia Medina, BFA Kemberlie Denise Spivey, BA Lucas Jon Gino, BFA demonstrated by the progression Meghan Soleil Metoyer, BA Arrianna Malina Standard, BM Sebastian Gregory Gonzales, BFA Chase Allen Miller, BFA Aneesa Khamillah Steele, BFA from small to large. The final mark Darien Bryce Graham, BA Kayla Lauren Miller, BA Siew Voon Tan, BM Dr. Rodney C. Runyan, Dean Logan Paul Graham, BA demonstrates the connection of James Alexander Mills, BA Sean Daniel Tighe, BM William Jayson Hancock, BA organic and inorganic, moving Paige Marie Moore, BA Leonor Torres, BA Channing Claire Hargis, BFA Sabrina Jevon Mouton, BA Delaney Beth Totten, BA beyond natural, suggesting science, Israel Hernandez Barron, BM Sarah Renae Newman, BA Taylor Nicole Tunning, BA David James Hieronimczak, BA digital and data. These are all direct Dayspring I. Nimmons, BFA Kimberly C. Van Dyke, BFA Christian Elizabeth Hillis, BM Rachel Anne Norton, BA Grace E. Vann, BFA representations of our mission. Amanda Michelle Horn, BA Daniel Dombire Nyezinah, BA Joshua Christopher Vita, BA Jackson Barron Hutson, BA Cierra Lyn O’Brien, BFA Dalanah Joy Wafer, BA Molly Brook Jasper, BFA Cisco Qua’Bou Da’Shawn Odom, BA Athaliah Bethzadia Jearim Walcott, BM Lindsey Analise Jones, BA Andrea Jaquelin Perez, BA Ted Owen Weaver, BFA Tyler Russell Josefsen Lanham, BA Angel Raul Pineda, BA Carly Camille Williams, BA DEGREES AWARDED IN THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Alexander Sudihr Joshi, BFA Rhiannon Elizabeth Pletcher, BFA Jared Isaiah Williams, BFA Cody Lynne Kincheloe, BA Athletic Training BS Food Service Management BA, BS Kinesiology BA, BS, MS Tyler Lynn Pointer, BA Sydney Taylor Wilson, BFA Cassandra Renee Knust, BA Adrian Michael Quintero, BFA Jidorea Alliah Monay Woods, BA Bilingual Health Care Studies BA Health BS, MS Nursing BSN Raphael Jessan Lucenio Laran, BM Seth Ethan Rappe, BA Darla Victoria Young, BA Dietetics MS Health Care Administration BS Public Health BS Paul Douglas Lemmond, BFA Rebeca San Juana Reyes, BA Adrian Caleb Zavala, BFA Family and Consumer Science BA, BS, MS Health Care Quality and Safety MS Sport Management MS Garion Aundrea Lewis, BA Ryan Patrick Reynolds, BA Christina Zavala, BA Fashion Merchandising BA, BS Health Sciences BS Wellness Management BS Jared Vincent Lewis, BA Kaylan Nicole Rodgers, BA Jordan Ashlyn Likens, BA Food Science and Nutrition BS Interior Design BA, BS Marisa Anne Saenz, BA

22 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 23 MASTER DEGREES Jessica D. Brown, BS R’Keyah Zhnae Grace, BS Amari Lynae Marshall, BS Halley Nicole Prudhomme, BS Rosetta Whern Thompson, BS Kristi Lea Bugg, BS Camry Shanise Grigsby, BS Samantha Elayne Marsolek, BS Gabriela Guadalupe Rangel, BSN Taylor Nicole Thompson, BSN Kristina Marie Brown, MS Carson Rose Busfield, BS Taylor Trenay Grisbhy, BS Jasmine Elizabeth Martinez, BA Seminole Maria Reed, BSN Ashley Selena Torres, BS Sean Colin Carsrud, MS Shlisa Archana Byerly, BS Vanessa Jazmin Guerrero, BS Maria De Lourdes Martinez, BA Jordin Nicole Rex, BSN Camila Andrea Trivino, BS Ravikantha Reddy Chandamuri, MS Mikaeyla M. Byther, BSN Olivia Jo Guillote, BS Daisha Nicole Mason, BS Sara Ringo-Simpson, BSN Winnetta Neol Tubman, BS Kylie Denise Dick, MS Hannah Victoria Callaway, BS Emily Dyanne Gunter, BS Maria Veronica Mata, BSN Samantha Guadalupe Rivera, BS Megan Sarah Turner, BS Lindsey Fenton, MS Joshua Christopher Campbell, BS Jeremy Gunter, BS Kadie Marie McCullough, BS Karenna Cheyenne Rives, BS Katarina Elyse Unger, BS Saska Gavrilovska, MS Aidee Campos Nunez, BA Megan Lesley Gurney, BS Corey Patrick McNutt, BS Thomas Henry Rollfing, BSN Shirley Uriostegui, BS Rachel Elaine Green, MS Gabriella Campos, BS Taylor Lynee’ Hadash, BSN Taylor Emily Medina, BS Elexis J. Ross, BS John Jesse Valdez lll, BS Kirsten Elizabeth Jackson Shirley, MS Jisel Cantu, BSN Lakiya Hanks, BA Ashlyn Taylor Medlin, BS Jennifer Rowland, BSN Carla Deyanira Vazquez Serra, BS Kimberly Diana Jarrell, MS Itzayana Cardenas, BS Andrew Garrison Hanne, BS Rosa Maria Melendez, BSN Lucia Salas, BS Alejandro Torres Vazquez, BS Jordan E’Lise Jarzombek, MS Brandi Rene Carethers, BS Ashley Linette Hardaway, BS Jalaura V’Shae Melton, BS Amanda Denise Salmon, BS Gerardo Vela Jr., BA Rachel Lauren Jones, MS Carrie Danielle Casey, BS Nicholas Franklin Havemann, BS Maci Michele Mills, BS Sofia R. Sanchez, BS Caitlyn Isabella Villarreal, BS Danielle Jennia Martin, MS Briana Aileen Castillo, BS Brittany Terrell Hawkins, BS Shannon Clarice Quynche Monroe, BS Isabel Elena Sarria Salas, BA Stacey Joan Viser, BSN Christian Martinez, MS Jamie L. Chaline, BS Ashley Grace Heard, BSN Michael B. Morales, BS Natalie Elizabeth Schneider, BS Elanah Maryon Wafer, BS Wesley Job Mayeux, MS Chancellar E. Charles-Lewis, BS Briana Shauntrel Henry, BS Hailey Marie Moses, BS Steevie Orine Selby, BSN Bryson Renauld Wallace, BS Joseph Scott Minard, MS Tiffany Y. Chen, BS Caylan Rene Henry, BA Shelby Desoray Moses, BSN Savannah Mahalia Shell, BS Aelia Fatima Waqif, BSN Nickolas Robert Montez, MS Jennifer N. Collins, BS Pedro Eduardo Hermosa Jr., BS Jessica Ann Mueller, BS Christian Renee Smith, BS Khee Yen Wee, BS Mckenzie Lynn Moore, MS Megan LeAnne Contreras, BS Vanessa Hernandez, BS Devin Garrett Muniz, BS Kalei-Alana Morgan-Taylor Smith, BSN Ryan Scott Wehmeyer, BSN Heather Renee Moses, MS Kendra Raven Cormier Howard, BS Sabrina Irene Herrera, BSN Alexis D. Murray, BS Shannice Janae Smith, BS Des’Marae Tionne Whitfield, BS Christopher Bradley Powell, MS Evan Lawrence Coronado, BS Alexandra Dale Hicks, BS Logan Barton Myers, BS Taylor Marie Smith, BS Courtney Renee Williams, BS Haley Nicole Rowell, MS Katherine Theresa Costello, BS Jacqueline Ann Hines, BS Nolan Alan Navarre, BS Mayra Lissete Soto, BS Hannah Josephine Williams, BS Sehar Iqbal Seehar, MS Tonique Taylor Laveon Cottery, BS Hannah Marie Hinklin, BS Hannah Claire Nemeth, BS Jackson Robert Spencer, BS Jeremy Bruce Williams, BS Mackinsey Katherine Shahan, MS Sarah Anne Cranek, BS Makayla Deeann Horelka, BS Tram Bao Nguyen, BSN Shmyra Roeniece Janice Spiller, BS Shelby Lynn Williamson, BS Catherine Ross Shaw, MS Dasia Miranda Cravens, BS Kathy Anne Howard Wachtendorf, BS Ashley Nicole Norton, BS Dominique Nicole Spottswood, BA Cherie Wilson, BS Amanda Felice Trevino, MS Brittany Renae Daniel, BS Isaiah Jacob Hughes, BS Fidelia Ololade Olabode, BSN Angela Marie Starkey, BS Nicole Wilson, BS John Patrick Yakel, MS Morgan Anne Darby, BS Makayla Lynn Ivy, BA Dana Chioma Onuoha, BS Jerrod Dimitras Stephens, BS Clifton Andrew Wohlgemuth, BS Elizabeth Grace Davila, BSN Uchechukwu Nicole Iwuorie, BSN Chioma Jennifer Onyia, BSN Haley Elizabeth Stockman, BSN Darrel Toshiro Woods, BS Joshua Tucker Dean, BSN Abigail Ruth Jamar, BS Matthew Lee Ortman, BS Virginia Leigh Sullivan, BSN Mackenzie Ann Wuneburger, BS BACHELOR DEGREES Adriana Anne DelaHoz, BA Vaunda Abigail Celeste Jervis, BS Silvia Maria Penate, BS Timson Obinna Sunny, BS Melissa Ann-Marie Yates, BSN Marina Rea Deleon, BSN Teresita Jimenez, BS Lexi Marie Pennington, BS Hannah Rose Tarrant, BS Maria Nichole Zaring, BS Klarysa Ann Abeldano, BS Kierstin Lynn Dornak, BS Tiffany Jewell Johns, BSN Margarita Teresa Perez, BS Nicolasa Guadalupe Tavira, BSN Marissa Lizzette Zavala, BS Denise Marie Acosta, BS Alana Mi’Chele Dove, BSN Desiree Nicole Johnson, BS Morgan Lynn Pevehouse, BSN Samantha Jo Taylor, BSN Mandy K. Zeltner, BS Raven Nacole Acrey, BS Jesecca Lea Drake, BS Erica H. Johnson, BSN Leandra Joy Philip, BS Dulce Alondra Tepox, BA Sarah Lynn Zgourides, BS Tyra Nakia Adair, BS Jasmine Janee Dumas, BS Jenna Victoria Johnson, BS Kailey Kay Pipes, BS Taylor Nicole Terry, BSN Johanna Tejumade Ademiluyi, BS Emerald Bobbi Durr, BS Lauren Ann Johnson, BSN Chelsea N. Popp, BS Amanda Rose Thibodeaux, BS Jada Alexandra Allen, BS Carly Breanne Dyess, BS Trista LeeAnn Johnson, BSN Emily Pricilla Alvarado, BS Brittney Shanelle Early, BS Arneshia Joi Jones, BS Jaclyn Lynn Anderson, BS Tyler Dewey Edwards, BS Cameron O’Neal Jones, BS Chibueze Stephen Anyasor, BS Vicki Lynne Estrada, BS Samantha Leigh Jones, BS Courtney Brianna Aponte, BS Taylor Anne Eubank, BS Breanna Elizabeth Joyce, BS Brooke Taylor Austin, BS Carolina Fernandez, BS Brianna La’Chell Jutson, BSN Madeline Brooke Autrey, BS Federica Faith Ferrari, BS Amie Michelle Kas, BSN Amber Dawn Bailey, BS Jose M. Figueroa Jr., BS Rebekah Margaret Keefe, BS Cecily Jane Baker, BS Sarah Brooke Fuchs, BSN Youssra Khan, BS Jenna Lee Baker, BSN Caitlin B. Gajewski, BS Taylor Nicole Kutach, BS Alexander Scott Barker, BS Wanda Milena Gamez, BA Catherine Nicole Lamb, BS Helen Lisepa Beckman, BSN Alba Isadora Garcia, BA Gracelyn Sh’Neal Land, BSN Shelly Lynn Bellis, BSN Israel Joseph Garcia, BS Aaliyah Samone Lane, BS Eliza Grace Bender, BS Maxine B. Garcia, BSN Brittany Nicole Lavender, BSN Celeste Rebecca Birmingham, BS Monica Perez Garcia, BA Caitlin Brooke Lawrence, BS Kourtney Christine Bodman, BS Fabiola Garcia-Huizar, BS Jocelynn Elaine Lazard, BS Shakira Arsha Bogan, BS Elissa R. Garza, BS Miranda Renee Lee, BSN Ashlynne Rae Boles, BA Pranita Ghaley, BSN Suzanne Nicole Lee, BSN Kayla Ann Bowman, BS Ve-Sha D. Gibson, BS Kayla Ann Letien, BSN Ashton Leigh Brogger, BSN Jacob Allen Gililland, BS Gabriela S. Luna, BS Brandon Alexander Brooks, BS Hanna Marie Gonzalez, BSN Khaliah Rianne Mack, BS Sadie L. Brotherton, BS Mariah Breann Goodrum, BS Amber Taylor Macleod, BS Holly Renee Brown, BS Charles William Gorbett lV, BS Karyssa Marie Macleod, BSN

24 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 25 MASTER DEGREES Joseph Caleb Brunson, BA Milissa Mae Jagow, BS COLLEGE OF Kiara Shenille Bryant, BS Sean Matthew James Pruetz, BA Jared William Batzel, MA Jonathan C. Buchanan, BA Kali Elizabeth Januszewski, BS Jasimine Monae Bryant, MA Keely Dawn Buchanan, BA Theresa Wynona Jeffrey, BS HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES John Anthony Buchanan, MPA Angela Lauren Bray Buckner, BS Deirdre Denise Johnson, BS Aaron Ashley Cain, MA Torey Rae Bybee, BA Nabria Johnson, BS DR. ABBEY ZINK, DEAN Lora Renee Clay, MA Carly Irene Calcote, BS Jada Joi Jones, BA Eric Miller Coovert, MA Rebecca Jane Cary, BS Tyler Russell Josefsen Lanham, BA Hannah Elizabeth Dietrich, MA Josefina Castillo Mondragon, BS Christopher A. Junious, BA Jason Deweese Goetze, MA Misty D. Castillo, BS Joshua Robert Kane, BA Congratulations! Today is the beginning of the next exciting chapter of Chad Scott Goto, MA Shay Anisse Centilli, BS Katelyn Nicole Kelton, BS Lindsay Elizabeth Gray, MA Gabriela Lizzeth Cerda, BS Christine Faye Krell, BA your life. The faculty, staff, students, and administration of the College Charlotte Louise Hardwicke, MA CalliAnne Grace Church, BA Grace Kruppstadt, BS of Humanities and Social Sciences are proud of you and your Catherine Linden Hedrick, MPA Jasmine D’Chante Claiborne, BS Daniele R. Lara, BS Kimberly Curry Jensen, MA Tyler Lee Conn, BS Emily B. Lariviere, BS accomplishments. Chenelle Radiance John, MFA Paulina Jazmin Contreras, BA Margaret Catherine Lassalle, BA John D. Keck, MA Marlene Sanchez Coronado, BA Katie Lynne Lee, BA Great success in life rarely is a solo effort. Rather, success most often is the Latrice Deshaune Leonard, MA Abbigayle Mykenzie Creger, BA Geraldine Massamba Loukouayou, BA Juliette Ryan Crook, BA Kaci Olivia Mallett, BA culmination of hard work, perseverance, and a strong support network. Theresa Dawn Livingston, MA Tessa Albaran Long, MA Jazmin Cuellar Robles, BS Justice Tanzania Malveaux, BA As we mark your accomplishments, we also want to recognize your family Alilis C. Lopez Ortega, MA Samantha Darae Cuellar, BA Erika J. Mauz, BA Christina S. Davis, BS Patricia Lynne McCourt, BA and friends whose encouragement made the difference along the way. Monica Lyza Martinez, MPA Liam I. McDaid, MA David Quentin Davis, BA Lakeva Deshay McNeal, BA Adam John McRoberts, MA Julia Nicole De La Rosa, BA Jeremy Chase McPhail, BS The academic degree that you earn today will carry you into the future. Vincent Mennella, MA Lauren Michelle Dennis, BA Kayla Nicole Mikel, BS As you chart the way forward, we urge you to keep the university’s motto in Larynn Renee Mitchell, MA Marisol Aranda Diaz, BA Jessica Renee Mizell, BA Lisa Marie Mouton, MA Ashley Nicole Dillingham, BS Shayan Monisha, BS mind: “The Measure of a Life is its Service.” Alexander Joseph Dodd, BA Ashlin Simone Monk, BS The quill connotes the importance Spencer Perry Petersen, MA Rebecca Ann Richards, MA Larissa Dos Santos, BS Jennifer G. Montbleau, BS of creative endeavors while the ruler Again, congratulations! We’re honored to have been your academic Lauren Jade Ryan, MA Mi’cah Talor Ducros, BS Kacie Michelle Morgan, BS along the rooftops illustrates a home at Sam Houston State University and wish you the best with your Francisco Sanchez Jr., MPA Cali Malynn Eddins, BS Evan Maurice Muster, BS Jennifer Gladys Seay, MA Daniel Esquivel, BS Brittney Nicole Nichols, BA concern with the scientific method. The future endeavors. Jessica M. Shiepko, MA Elizabeth A. Fernandez, BS Kaitlyn Jean Niederstadt, BS arched lines represent communication Isaiah James Tadlock, MA Joe Flores, BA Darrell Scott Nies, BS We look forward to staying in touch in the coming years. Matthew Tyler Williams, MA Gabrielle Elise Folmar, BS Jacob Lane Norris, BA and its wide-reaching effects, Arlie Anthony Wright, MA Stephanie Aracely Garcia, BS Kendyl Paige Oakley, BS hovering over the home, which Bryce Alexander Gaskey, BA Conner Avery O’Bryant, BA BACHELOR DEGREES Joe Gatlin, BS Samantha Nicole Olivares, BS emphasizes the importance of human Jeremiah Dewayne Gibson, BS Chizoma Precious Oparaji, BS bonds and of the family’s formative role Ashton Nicole Abbott, BS Kabara Elaine Gibson, BA James Arthur Oram, BA Dr. Abbey Zink, Dean Bailey Michelle Albert, BA Megan Elizabeth Gray, BA Adriana Orizaba, BA for the individual. Overlooking all of Odalis Cecilia Alvarado, BA Lauren Nicole Gresak, BA Whitney S. Owens, BS the other symbols are four face profiles Alyssa Victoria Amaya, BS Angelica Guerra, BS Roseanne Jo Pararuan, BS George Luis Apreza, BS Kameron Jamell Guine, BA Hector Carrisal Patino, BA representing the celebration of the Stephanie Arroyo, BA Cindy Deneira Gutierrez, BS Mariana Paz, BA diversity that strengthens each of the Hector Enrique Arteaga Jr., BS Jessica Habib, BS Briana Alyssa Perez, BA Jessica Leighanne Ashworth, BS Payton Cheyenne Hallford, BS Milton V. Trey Peterson lll, BA disciplines within the college. Jordan E. Baird, BS Abigail Lee Hargis, BS Keith A. Phillips, BS Alyssa Brooke Barentine, BS Crystal Ree Harris Diaz, BA Georgia Leanne Pilling, BS James Michael Barry, BS Ariel Evette Hart, BA Andrew James Prochazka, BA DEGREES AWARDED IN THE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES Erik De’Andre Baxter, BA Khenley Victoria Harvell, BS Hailey Savannah Pruitt, BS Esteban Miguel Benitez, BS Shay William Harvey, BA Matthew J. Quinton, BA AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Ariana Crystal Berberian, BA Cooper Mallory Hebert, BS Fallon Rae Racine, BS Clinical Psychology MA, PhD History BA, BS, MA Psychology BS, MA Kayla-Alexis Kierre Bias, BS Andrew Nathaniel Henry, BS Carolina Ramirez, BA Communication Studies BA, BS, MA Liberal Studies BS Public Administration MPA Mallorie Nicole Blevins, BS Alexandra Marie Herrera, BS Diana Iveth Ramirez, BS David Hok, BS Michael Andrew Reed, BA Creative Writing, Editing, and Publishing MFA Philosophy BA School Psychology SSP Tristan Dakota Wayne Bradshaw, BA Lee Alyson Brann, BS Kaylee Ralyn Holderrieth, BA Celene Orozco Rendon, BS English BA, MA Political Science BA, BS, MA Sociology BA, BS, MA Diane Marie Brewer, BS James Ethan Horn, BA Catherine Joann Renfro, BA French BA Spanish BA, MA Amanda Gail Brown, BS Alexander B. Hu, BS Luther Jean Reus lll, BA Jessica Anngel Brown, BS Ryan Jermar Hunter, BS Alexa Joan Reyna, BA 26 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 27 Sylvia Ann Rivas, BS Taylor Rae Robinson, BS COLLEGE OF Cecily Marie Robledo, BA Lesly Ann Rodriguez, BA Re’Kell Antoinette Rollins, BA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Syerra Obriana Sanford, BS Meggin Marie Schroeder, BS Ashley Segura, BA DR. JOHN B. PASCARELLA, DEAN Samantha Christine Seitz, BS Sadie Beth Shamoon, BS On behalf of the College of Science and Engineering Technology, I extend Giovanni Shepard, BS Lauren Nicole Skelton, BS congratulations to you on your significant accomplishment of completing Andrea Marie Smith, BA the requirements for graduation. This is a milestone in your life and an George S. Sonnier, BA Jeff Wesley Speck, BS achievement in which you can always take pride. Madison Paige Spera, BA Regina Michelle Spradley, BA The College of Science and Engineering Technology incorporates the Emerald Lenise Spriggs, BA Robert Earl Spruell, BS philosophy of a liberal arts education with the training for a position in the Lauren Brannon Starnes, BS scientific community. Thus, your education provides you with the skills of Janie M. Stewart, BA Lialleilla M. Sutula, BS critical thinking and the understanding of diverse cultures along with the Kaitlin Shelby Thomas, BA knowledge of your scientific field. You are well equipped to become a Meghan Renee Thornton, BA Desire Torres, BS valuable professional in our society and take with you the knowledge, Hannah Michelle Trahan, BS The three columns represent the experience and history of this University. I am sure that you will use this Dustin L. Treichel, BA concept of civilization based on association well and continue to enhance the reputation of our institution. Theresa Tristan, BA Aliyah Keala Tyson, BS knowledge of the sciences, humanities, Zachary Alexander Van Fleet, BS and arts. The purple triangles around It is with great pride that the College of Science and Engineering Technology Kamrie Nicole VanWinkle, BS and Sam Houston State University confer upon you a degree. You are now Vanessa Vasquez, BS the edge represent the disciplines Roberto Venegas, BA taught in the College of Science and a professional representative of the College of Science and Engineering Charis Alexandra Vieira, BA Engineering Technology. The stepped Technology and I am sure that our reputation is in good hands. Andrew Lloyd Vierkant, BA Jaclyn Nicole Ward, BA levels represent the bachelor and Kyanna Zchanielle Washington, BS master’s degree programs offered Julie Ann Wellmann, BS by the College of Science and Heather Rae Weltens, BS Eleanor Estelle Whitfield, BA Engineering Technology. Dr. John B. Pascarella, Dean William Christopher Whitmire, BA Oscar Eugene Wilhite, BS Elisabeth Ann Willason, BS DEGREES AWARDED IN THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND Andrea Michael Williams, BA ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Charles Ray Williams, BS Jamaus Aaron Williams, BS Agricultural Business BS Computing and Information Science MS Forensic Chemistry BS Maria Patricia Williams, BA Agricultural Communications BS Computing Science BS Geographic Information Systems MS Misty Leigh Williams, BS Agricultural Engineering Technology BS Construction Management BS Geography BA, BS Sharia A. Williams, BA Agriculture MS Design and Development BS Geology BS Victoria Anne Williams, BS Animal Science BS Digital and Cyber Forensic Engineering Information Assurance and Security MS Rosemary Lynne Willrich, BS Applied Arts and Sciences BAAS Technology BS Interdisciplinary Agriculture BS Lorena Hernandez Wilson, BA Biology BA, BS, MA, MS Digital and Cyber Forensic Science PhD Mathematics BA, BS, MA, MS Kylee Taylor Windham, BA Larry Wissel, BS Biomedical Sciences BS Digital Forensics MS Physics BS Ashley Nicole Yates, BA Chemistry BS, MS Electronics and Computer Engineering Plant and Soil Sciences BS Chance Steven Young, BS Composite Science BS Technology BS Statistics MS Ismael Zelaya, BA Computer Software Engineering Engineering Technology BS Sustainable Agriculture and Domenic Andrew Zirilli, BA Technology BS Environmental Science BS Food Environment MAg

28 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT FALL 2018 29 MASTER DEGREES Elizabeth Kayla Bush, BS Christina Lynette Martin, BS Kyle Allen Pasket, BS Robert Paul Spirko Jr., BS Bailee Raye Ackerman Byler, BS Kirstie Mattos, BS Victor Manuel Perales, BS Kolby Tyler Stafford, BS Amanda Diane Brooks, MAg posthumous award Joel Conner Mccommon, BS Kevonne B. Pierce, BS Keats Loren Stark, BS Faith Nicole Byrd, MS William Troy Byler III, BS Shayna Michelle Mcelroy, BS Matthew C. Raynaud, BS Cara Michelle Stilley, BS Allison Ann Fucik, MAg posthumous award Brandon Derrick Mee, BS James Walter Reed lV, BS Chase Anthony Stripling, BS Janel Joy Gibson, MS Taylor Caballero, BS Morgan Menke, BS Kimberly Diane Reed, BAAS Jonathan Jeffrey Sweeney, BS David Michael Lollar, MS Yide Cai, BS David Lee Michalak ll, BS Shelby Lynn Reed, BS Nicolas Lee Sweetland, BS Kallie Reanne Morris, MS Tye Kendall Carter, BS Cheyenne Marie Miller, BS Thomas Allen Reeves, BS Samreena Syed, BS Thao Vy Nhat Ngo, MS Kyle Joseph Chapline, BS Joshua William Mitchell, BS Tanya Richardson, BS William Hastings Sylvester, BAAS Crystal Josephine Nolan, MS Selina Monique Clement, BS Micah Lynn Mitchell, BS Emily Estelle Richie, BS Brianna Rae Anne Taylor, BS Caroline Elise Obkirchner, MS Bailey Barton Cobb, BS Tyeisha Sada Mitchell, BS Campbell Davis Roberts, BS Deionnte Tyondrick Taylor, BS Kerrie Ann Prieto, MS Jarred Sterling Cochran, BS Breanna Lorraine Moore, BS Karyssa Joy Roberts, BS Thomas Paul Toudouze, BS Khushboo Rathi, MS Mason Drake Cooper, BS Gozie Omaliko Morah, BS Nathan Sean Robinson, BS Eric Alan Unfried, BS Rachel Renee See, MS Bethaney Covington, BS Derick Eli Morales, BS Haley Ann Rodriguez, BAAS Miriam L. Vaglienty, BS Kevin James Shelton, MS Kaylee Renee Cox, BS Ryan Michael Moreno, BS Joel Daniel Rosales Jr., BS Yesenia Esmeralda Valles, BS Supuni Dhameera Gangani Zachary Ryan Craig, BS Kyle Matthew Morgan, BS Courtney Gail Rosenbalm, BS Joshua P. Vandever, BAAS Thennakoon Mudalige Silva, MS John Nicholas Crespy, BS Courtney Nicole Mostyn, BS Mackenzie D’Ann Roten, BS Devin Matthew Vecera, BS Bethany Ann Walker, MS Aaron Levi Cypert, BS Kayla Christine Mowry, BS Conner Alan Rousseau, BS Robert Samuel Velasquez, BS Le Yang, MS Jacy Brynn Darby, BS Melissa Raup Moya, BS Fernando Esponton Runte, BS Cody Hunter Walker, BS Gabriel Francisco Diaz Ortiz, BS Kimberly Ann Guess Mulcahey, BAAS Marshall D. Sabol, BS Madeline Paige Walker, BS BACHELOR DEGREES Michael Anthony Dominguez ll, BS Sandy Munoz, BS Archarida Sajjapala, BS Albert Kangethe Wanjiku, BS Guillermo Dongu-Mendoza, BS Shey T. Murray, BS Brittainey Ellen Saldana, BS Braden Michael Watts, BS Ahmed Z. Abujarad, BS Tommy Joe Douga Jr., BS Humphrey Omondi Nyaoro, BS Jasmine Nicole Sanders, BS Zachary Dale Weaver, BS Bailee Raye Ackerman, BS Darbi Alice Dowell, BS Donald Thomas O’Connor, BAAS Lauren Mary Schrodt, BS Victoria Anne Wheeler, BS Omari K. Adams, BS Thomas Lafayet Dozier, BS Courtney Michele Oldner, BS Michael Gordon Schultz, BS Alexis Deon White, BS Andres Aguirre Jr., BS Courtney Denise Eberle, BA Gary E. Holmstrom, BS Miguel Angel Olmos, BS Maya Lynnette Scott, BS Mikayla Jo-Rene White, BS Amber Lyn Akin, BS Nasya Shanisse Edwards, BS Gregory Gunnar Hughes, BS Richelle Loren Overton, BS Kylie Denae Simpson, BS Colin James Wiggins, BS Alp Akyildiz, BS Hugo Wilbert Tomas Espinosa, BS Macade Allen Isbell, BS Andrew Jordan Paluka, BS Caroline Lynlee Smith, BS Katelynn Taylor Wilson, BS Jeff Scott Alexander, BS Kelsey Ann Ewart, BS Treylon L. Ivory, BS Jamie Nicole Pankonien, BS Christopher Aloysius Smith, BS Perla Delcarmen Zarazua, BS Megan Lynn Alexander, BS Ty G. Ewart, BS Samantha Rae Jacobs, BS Anthony Vaughan Papitto, BAAS Gunnar Kincaid Smith, BS Siria Stephanie Zelada, BAAS Amanda Nicole Alvarado, BS Tamara R. Exline, BS Ashlyn Louise Jennings, BS Desiraye Dominique Paredes, BS Joseph Lorenzo Solis, BS Monica Marie Anderson, BS Sloan M. Exner, BS Tyler Jentzen, BS Corey Parker, BS Daissy Ivone Sosa, BS Michel Rubi Andrade, BS Kryton J. Fischer, BS Kali Maree Johnson, BS Fidelmar Arguello, BS Jace Fuselier Flowers, BS Jennifer Lynn Jones, BS Sydney Lynn Armatta, BS Daegen Lane Fowler, BS Rebekka Nikole Jones, BS James Ty Arnold, BS Jessica R. Fowler, BS Raven Symon Jordan, BS Richard Lee Baham, BS Tara Caroline Fox, BS Josselin Kelly Joya, BS Kaleb Monroe Baker, BS Tristan Francis, BS Courtney N. Kaiser, BS Mark Anthony Barahona, BS Jordan Blair Franks, BS Dakota William Kempken, BS Brady Monroe Barham, BS Brittany Nicole Harriett Franz, BS Kelly Patricia Kercher, BS Michael Thomas Beck, BS Chloe Garza, BS Dipendra Khatri, BS Douglas W. Begin, BS Alexander Robert Giammaruti, BS Oladeji Olufemi Koledade, BS Bailey Onalee Beken, BS Blake Michael Giese, BS Sean Sultan Lakhani, BS Justin Thomas Bell, BS Ryan Michael Glosson, BS Ryan Joiner Langley, BS Courtney Paige Bennett, BS Marybel Montenegro Gomez, BS Jason Alexander Lanza, BS Daniel Ethan Bird, BS Amelia Gabrielle Gonzalez, BS Clay Partin Laughrey, BS Megan Sierra Bode, BS Cinthya Gonzalez, BS Cassidy L. Leamon, BS Benjamin Owen Boehm, BS Garrett Russell Grantom, BS Randal C. Leblanc, BS Stephen Mathew Bohmer, BS Sara Grace Hammond, BS Travis William LeBlanc, BS Kristin Lee Borgerding, BS Jennifer M. Harnden, BS Eileen Rose Lewis, BS Brittany Leanne Bradshaw, BS Robert D. Hedreen, BS Shenyse Lewis, BS Taylor Renee Branstetter, BS Tyler E. Henderson, BS Brian Matthew Linderman, BS Madison Olivia Brantley, BS Glenn J. Henry, BS Perla Nichole Liscano, BS Trisha Marie Brewer, BS Neyza Arli Hernandez, BS Shyanne Nicole Loftin, BS Kristen Nicole Brown, BS Cameron Trevonne Hicks, BS Surayah Oludamilola Longe, BS Sarah Elizabeth Bucklew, BS Travis Wayne Hillman, BS Essie M. Love, BAAS Braxton Earl Bunner, BS Scott Carroll Hindman, BS Ryan Geoffrey Lussier, BS Emily Ann Burciaga, BS Hanna Jo Reeves Hoffman, BS Jessy Joy Maertz, BS Luke Brandon Burnett, BS Ashley N. Holder, BS Madeline Elizabeth Markette, BS

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Mark Tuttle, Chair Jeff Strawser HEALTH SCIENCES M. Douglas Berg, Vice Chair Robert Stretcher Laura Burleson Matthew Wagner, Vice Chair Laura Sullivan Patrick Davis Jennifer Didier Wally Barnes CRIMINAL JUSTICE Linda James Angela Buckner Daniel Butler Rosanne Keathley Maria Busby Joan Bytheway Edward L. Chatal David Gangitano HUMANITIES & Keith Jenkins Jurg Gerber SOCIAL SCIENCES Christopher Maynard Russell Lundberg Courtney Banks Kevin Morris Holly Miller Leamon Bazil Juan Nunez Michael Vaughn Lee Courtney Scott Plugge Rita Watkins West Gurley Teresa Ringo Hillary Langley Mary Robbins EDUCATION Bernadette Pruitt Christopher Standerfer Daphne Johnson Uzma Quraishi Mae Lane Terry Thibodeaux BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Robert Maninger Jonathan Breazeale Joyce McCauley SCIENCE AND Xiaoman Duan Melinda Miller ENGINEERING Kathy Hill Diana Nabors TECHNOLOGY Kurt Jesswein Max Coleman Lei Ji FINE ARTS AND Dustin Gross Steve Johnson MASS COMMUNICATION Ross Guida Hadley Leavell Jonathon Bryson Dwayne Pavelock Juliana Lilly Kathy Daniel Nibert Saltibus Bala Maniam Elijah Gibson Tarek Trad Steve Nenninger Nicholas Graves Joey Robertson Robin Johnson Lucia Sigmar Peter Roussel

OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS

The Alumni Association is your Bearkat connection and exists to serve and sustain the Sam Houston State University alumni network. The ability to connect with your alumni network is your most valuable SHSU asset—right up there with your degree. Ultimately, a strong alumni network enhances the value of your SHSU degree. With more than 125,000 living alumni, the best way to stay connected and show your Bearkat pride is to join the alumni association.

One of the primary benefits of membership is knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of students, faculty, and staff here at Sam Houston State University.

Advantages of Alumni Association membership:

Invitation to special events Alumni publications Alumni discounts (check alumni.shsu.edu for discount listings) Alumni networking Monthly Sam e-newsletter Regional Alumni Clubs and Special Interest groups

Serving the best interest of our members is a top priority, and it is our hope that you find your membership worthy of continuing for years to come. Whether you become a life member at the new graduate rate of $500 (50% off) or choose to renew your membership each year, you are important to the Alumni Association and the university. We need your continued support each year to ensure SHSU remains an outstanding public university.

To contact the SHSU Alumni Association, call 800-283-7478. Or visit us online at alumni.shsu.edu.

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