University of Guam Commencement Ceremonies Fall 2015 Unibetsedåt Guahan Serimonas Graduhasion Sunday, December 20, University of Guam Calvo Field House, Two o’clock in the Afternoon
Prelude Class Address Ms. Monaliza M. De Chavez, Processional Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Public Administration Grand Marshal Class Valedictorian Dr. Anita Borja Enriquez Senior Vice President, Academic & Student Affairs Legislative Certificate
Student Marshals Commencement Address Ira Marie Palero Mr. Richard Lui Blaine Fejeran Chargualaf Journalist and News Anchor for MSNBC and NBC News
Graduating Class Conferral of Degrees In Course Dr. Robert A. Underwood Mace Bearer and Faculty Marshal President Dr. Kate A. Moots President, Faculty Senate Presentation of Candidates Dr. Michael C. Gunn Emeritus Marshal Dean, Enrollment Management & Student Success Dr. Robert Sajnovzky Chair, Society of Emeritus Professors& Retired Scholars Dr. James D. Sellmann Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Emeritus Faculty Dr. Lee S. Yudin Faculty Senate Dean, College of Natural and Applied Sciences Faculty Dr. Annette T. Santos Board of Regents Dean, School of Business and Public Administration
Platform Guests Dr. John S. Sanchez Dean, School of Education Presentation of Colors Dr. Margaret Hattori-Uchima National Anthem & Guam Hymn Dean, School of Nursing and Health Sciences Krisvel De Vera Eugenio Francisca Camacho Blanco Presentation of Graduate Candidates Dr. John A. Peterson Invocation Assistant Vice President of Graduate Studies, Father Michael Crisostomo Sponsored Programs, and Research Pastor, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church University Alma Mater Opening Address All students, led by Anthony Roy Quenga Dr. Robert A. Underwood President Benediction CDR Timothy R. Moore Presentation of Class Gift Duty Chaplain, Joint Region Marianas
Recessional
Music by UOG Jazz Ensemble Dr. Stephen Bednarzyk, Conductor 1 Message from the Chairperson
On behalf of the Board of Regents, I proudly extend our congratulations and best wishes to the Fall 2015 graduates on the conferral of your degrees. We join your family, friends, and the University of Guam community in celebrating this significant achievement that will serve as a cornerstone of all your future endeavors. Your degrees are evidence of your desire and ability to succeed and will aid you in turning opportunities into realities. Again, congratulations! As the University of Guam continues to grow and create opportunities for our island and region, you will also contribute to this growth in your professional careers, family lives, and as members of your communities. As a proud UOG alumna, I pray that you will embrace the commitment to enlighten, to discover, and to serve and remain a proud Triton throughout the years to come. Thank you very much for choosing the University of Guam. I wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.
Ms. Antoinette Sanford Chairperson, Board of Regents
Message from the President
On behalf of the University of Guam community, I congratulate each of our graduates for attaining a degree from the University of Guam. The efforts you made to reach this goal have prepared you for continued success throughout your life. I share with your family and friends a great deal of Triton pride and joy in celebrating your accomplishment. The University of Guam’s teaching mission is at the core of our institution. We make every effort to provide our students with a quality education in preparation to lead and serve our island and region. When you leave this ceremony, please remember that the diploma represents a unique set of experiences and abilities as well as evidence that you have reached a high standard of knowledge. Use your UOG degree not only to enhance your personal growth, but to promote the social and economic well-being of our island societies. Your example and professional excellence will stand the test of time and provide the best evidence that the University of Guam is the best contributor to progress in Guam and Micronesia. I hope that you will remain connected to your alma mater. As alumnae, you represent the Triton spirit in our community and in our families. Filis pasgua todos hamyo, BIBA UOG!
Robert A. Underwood, Ed.D. President
2 Board of Regents
Ms. Antoinette Sanford Ms. Mariflor Herrero Chairperson Regent
Ms. Elizabeth Gayle Mr. Chris Felix Vice-Chairperson Regent
Mr. Elvin Chiang Mr. Joaquin Santos, Jr. Treasurer Regent
Mr. William Leon Guerrero Mr. Hage-Ae Redy Paul Regent Student Regent
Ms. Jillette Leon Guerrero Dr. Robert A. Underwood Regent Executive Secretary
University of Guam
Dr. Robert A. Underwood President Dr. Anita Borja Enriquez Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Mr. Randall V. Wiegand Vice President for Administration and Finance Dr. John Peterson Assistant Vice President of Graduate Studies, Research, and Sponsored Programs 3 About Commencement
Academic Dress and Procession
The history of academic dress dates to the Middle the various fields of learning: white, arts, letters, and Ages when many scholars were also clerics and humanities; drab, business administration; light blue, wore costume of the monastic orders. In 1321, the education; apricot, nursing; dark blue, philosophy; and University of Cambridge adopted specific styles and golden yellow, science. color combinations. American colleges and universities The academic procession is led by the grand marshal, who desired to adopt a standard code for academic dress is the President of the Faculty Senate. A traditional order for colleges and universities in the United States. The to procession is followed: First come the candidates for standards continue to be followed by the American degrees according to the order in which the Council of Education. degrees are to be conferred; next, members The costumes worn today are all traditional of the faculty led by the faculty marshal, and their colors, trimmings and patterns the honorary degree recipient and the other interpret the degree, the field of learning, members of the platform party followed by and the institution that conferred the degree. the president of the university. The order is The bachelor’s gown has long pointed sleeves reversed for the recessional. and is designed to be worn closed; the You will note that some of today’s graduates master’s gown has an oblong sleeves open at are wearing a gold stole. This stole indicates the wrist. The rear part of its oblong shape that the wearer is graduating with academic is square cut and the front part has an arc honors. cut away. The doctor’s gown has bell-shaped sleeves, is faced with velvet and has three bars The Mace across the sleeves. The color of the velvet is Historically, the mace was a heavy, spiked distinctive of the degree. club used during the Middle Ages to break armor in battle. Today, the mace is an The hood tells the story. The type of degree ornamental staff borne as a symbol of authority before bachelor’s, master’s, doctor’s, is indicated by the width of a public official or legislative body. The mace of the the velvet edging and the length of the hood, the doctor’s University of Guam is made of ifil wood into which are hood being the longest and of a fuller shape. The color carved ifil leaves. Ifil wood was chosen because of its of the velvet edging denotes the field of learning and the performance, strength and value, all of which reflect the lining denotes the school that conferred the degree. major characteristics of the University of Guam. The The color of the tassel, worn on the left side of the mace, designed by Forrest G. Rogers, was carved and mortarboard, indicates the field of study and is gold donated to the University of Guam by the Department for those with a doctor’s degree. The colors you will see of Corrections. today in the hoods and gown of our faculty represent
4 Commencement Address Mr. Richard Jui Journalist and News Anchor for MSNBC and NBC
Richard Lui has spent more than 25 years in business and communications. Currently, he is a journalist and news anchor for MSNBC and NBC News. Before that, he became the first Asian American male to anchor a daily, national cable news show in the U.S. while he was at CNN Worldwide. His reporting has focused on politics, covering every national election since 2004. Lui contributes as a columnist for USA Today, Politico, Huffington Post, The Seattle Times and others.
Lui’s community work spans 30 years and six continents. He is a Policy Fellow at the University of California at Riverside, UN Spokesperson for its HeForShe campaign, and U.S. State Department Traveling Speaker. Lui is also ambassador for NGOs like Plan International (working for gender equality), anti-human trafficking NGO Not For Sale, and APIASF, a group helping disadvantaged AAPI students in higher education. Lui himself was raised on food stamps, working
Richard Lui for five years after high school instead of going to college. Journalist and News Anchor for MSNBC and NBC News Lui has received civil rights awards from national organizations including the National Education Association, Advancing Justice, AAJA, WWAAC, and OCA. Most of his writing, speaking, and social media activity involve issues related to his charitable and humanitarian work. The last several years, Lui spoke at over 200 events, and is ranked in the top 1% of social media users globally.
Before journalism, Lui spent 15 years with Fortune 500 and tech companies. At Citibank, he co-founded and patented a payments backbone system, and he was a management consultant at Mercer for an IBM JV. Before his Ross MBA, he held executive roles in environmental manufacturing and data recovery. He currently sits on both for-profit and non-for-profit boards. He is also working with a Palo Alto artificial intelligence company on how to leverage its technology in the humanitarian and not-for-profit space.
He is an alumnus of City College of San Francisco, UC Berkeley, and the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
A first generation Chinese and Polynesian American, Lui has a twist in his background. Because his grandfather, an unauthorized immigrant, filed false “Paper Son” documents, Lui’s real last name is Wong.
5 Degrees in Course Fall 2015 Commencement
Candidates for Degree in Course
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Dr. James D. Sellmann, Dean
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Lisa Marie Aguon Shanelle Laureen Limtiaco Gillis Ruffa P. Romero Umatac Chalan Pago Yigo Anthropology Communication: Public Relations Track English: Language Emphasis
Bridge Thomas Erica Marie Alvarez Pangelinan Krisvel De Vera Eugenio Mangilao Dededo Mangilao Anthropology Communication: Public Relations Track English: Language Emphasis and Psychology *Sunny Ann Umlauf Maria Rosario Howard Yigo Yigo Mary Chris Joy A. Bautista Anthropology English and English as a Second Language Yigo English: Linguistics/ESL Emphasis Nickolas Perez Camacho Amber Rose Diaz Tenorio Dededo Mangilao Matthew James Ko Tudela Communication: Communication Studies English and Secondary Education Dededo Track English: Linguistics/ESL Emphasis Jerry Lee Castro Camarin C. Uncangco Leyang, Barrigada Reimar Cruz Esteban Chalan Pago English: English for Education Emphasis Dededo Communication: Communication Studies English: Literature Emphasis Track Dezerrae Angelita Damian Agat Johanna Lagpacan Salinas Bingle-Joy Pizarro English: English for Education Emphasis Yigo Barrigada English: Literature Emphasis Communication: Mass Media and Tatiana J.Perez Journalism Tracks Chalan Pago Collette Mallory Aldan San Nicolas English: English for Education Emphasis Mangilao Enrique C. Baza III English: Literature Emphasis Yona Daisy Guzman Ramirez II Communication: Mass Media Studies, Maina Jaymi Mari Sumbang Journalism and Public Relations Tracks English: English for Education Emphasis Dededo English: Literature Emphasis
* U.S. Military Veteran
6 Candidates for Degree in Course
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Continued...
Hollie Chanel Worswick Marlyn Viti Josealyn Eria Mangilao Mangilao Mangilao English: Literature Emphasis Political Science Sociology: Gender and Family and Social Problems Studies Concentrations Quenie Ann P. Balagot Darlene Mae Gamboa Caasi Dededo Dededo Joan Maria Hobson English: Literature Emphasis and Psychology Mangilao Communication: Public Relations Track Sociology: Gender and Family Studies Raycia Marie San Nicolas Charfauros Concentration Jocelyn R. Delica Mangilao Harmon Psychology John Nestler S. Mugol English: Literature Emphasis and English Yigo as a Second Language Shalene J. Crisostomo Sociology: Gender and Family, Social Yona Problems, and Developmental Studies Lee Hiura San Nicolas Psychology Concentrations and Communication: Dededo Journalism Track Fine Arts: Art Track Tamara Santos Manglona Santa Rita Michelle Therese Peredo Luzano Whispering-willow Dela Cruz Psychology Mangilao Maite Sociology: Gender and Family Studies Fine Arts: Theater Track Esther-Marie Santos Concentration Yona Brian Jess C. Terlaje Psychology Lorenzo Manuel Naputi Reyes Yona Merizo Pacific-Asian Studies: Chamorro Studies *Julie Anne Smithburg Sociology: Gender and Family, Social Track Sinajana Problems, and Developmental Studies Psychology Concentrations LeeAna Marie Tenorio Acfalle Agana Heights Leana Rae Zimmerman Paul Peter Torres Luzano Jr. Political Science Mongmong Mangilao Psychology Sociology: Social Problems and Jesse Jr. Libby Development Studies Concentrations Piti Angelica Jazmin Ong Carlos Political Science Yigo Psychology and Sociology: Gender and Nathaniel Jon Pineda Family, Social Problems and Development Dededo Studies Concentrations Political Science
* U.S. Military Veteran
7 Candidates for Degree in Course
COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES Dr. Lee S. Yudin, Dean Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Ginger Kasing Naburn Oliver Humilde Patris Maria Luisa Montellano Paulino Yigo Mangilao Mangilao Biology Computer Science Mathematics and Secondary Education
Arthur James Sigaoat Perez Alan San Agustin James Edward Pangelinan III Mangilao Barrigada Yigo Biology Computer Science Mathematics
Joshua Blaise Quitugua Aglubat Victor Brian Diaz San Gil Marianne Valencia Pineda Chalan Pago Mangilao Dededo Chemistry Computer Science Mathematics and Secondary Education
Beatrice Lucille Wendt Monica Marie Elayda Dagsaan JunHao Ren Agana Heights Mangilao Barrigada Chemistry Consumer and Family Sciences Mathematics
Peterly P. Verhoeff Liza Argenal Pama Kristal Rose Bocatija Taimanglo Yigo Mangilao Chalan Pago Computer Information Systems Consumer and Family Science Mathematics and Secondary Education
Rhaymond Cedric Cabral Carolyn Dionida Presa Jason I. Andrew Dededo Dededo Ordot Computer Science Consumer and Family Science Tropical Agriculture: Applied Emphasis
Steven Paul Sonio Centino Jade Flores San Nicolas Peter-Joseph Chargualaf San Nicolas Mangilao Tamuning Tamuning Computer Science Consumer and Family Science Tropical Agriculture: Applied Emphasis
*Wendell DeVera Dela Cruz Krystal Ann Bibal Anade Dededo Mangilao Computer Science Mathematics and Secondary Education
Anna Faye Gagaring Mina Trini De Leon Guerrero Macduff Dededo Mangilao Computer Science Mathematics and Secondary Education
* U.S. Military Veteran
8 Candidates for Degree in Course
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Dr. Annette Taijeron Santos, Dean Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Resty V. Albeza III Von Julius T. Cabral Vittoria Rose Caparoso Umagat Dededo Dededo Umatac Accounting and Human Resource Entrepreneurship Concentration Finance and Economics Concentration Management Concentration Adrian Rafael Kaluag Calugay Faniger Poll Bedrick Briones Dededo Mangilao Dededo Entrepreneurship Concentration Finance and Economics and Human Accounting Resource Management Concentrations Frank G.J. Duenas Justin B. Castro Tamuning Raelani E.B. Untalan Maite Entrepreneurship Concentration Mangilao Accounting and Economics Concentration Finance and Economics and Human Raffy Ed Flores Hernandez Resource Management Concentrations Danica Grace M. Flores Yigo Talofofo Entrepreneurship Concentration A-Ichea Ngiselacheos Yamada Accounting Mangilao Richard A. Quintanilla Jr. II Finance and Economics and Human Elizabeth M. Jonah Mangilao Resource Management Concentrations Mangilao Entrepreneurship Concentration Accounting Rebecca G. Casimbon *Kyle Lee Wortman Dededo Alvijane Joy F. Manabat Santa Rita Human Resource Management Mangilao Entrepreneurship Concentration Concentration Accounting Kevin Scott Alegre Esperlyne Marie Mendiola Castro Sheena Joy Balintag Mitchell Barrigada Heights Agana Heights Dededo Finance and Economics Concentration Human Resource Management Accounting Concentration Aurelio Lucero Billedo Jr. Ira Marie P. Palero Mangilao Franz Cortez Mangilao Finance and Economics Concentration Mangilao Accounting Human Resource Management Merna K. Keller Concentration Joanna Marie F. Profugo Mangilao Yigo Finance and Economics Concentration Krissie B. Lacap Accounting Yigo Sean Villa Perez Human Resource Management Marlene Annette Siguenza Mangilao Concentration Yona Finance and Economics Concentration Accounting Alyssa Nicole Mafnas Joab T. Sigrah Hagatna Leslie Jane Waltz Mafnas Mangilao Human Resource Management Dededo Finance & Economics Concentration Concentration Advertising and Sales Promotion Concentration
* U.S. Military Veteran
9 Candidates for Degree in Course
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Continued...
Janine S. Oyardo Tylor Santos Adawag Brianna Veronica Calvo Benito Dededo Sinajana Maite Human Resource Management International Tourism and Hospitality Marketing Concentration Concentration Management Concentration John Victor E. Melliza *Nicolette B. Rapolla Sharmaine Garcia Calalang Dededo Dededo Mangilao Marketing Concentration Human Resource Mangement International Tourism and Hospitality Concentration Management Concentration Alexandria Taimanglo Agana Heights Robert Tyrone D. Reyes Gederryn Ropeta Domingo Marketing Concentration Tamuning Mangilao Human Resource Management International Tourism and Hospitality Chelsey Lynn Cruz Ting Concentration Management Concentration Chalan Pago Marketing and Economics Concentrations Adwyl D.C. Rivera Alvin Salada Duenas Dededo Agat Cheery Fe Quilab Yeban Human Resource Mangement International Tourism and Hospitality Dededo Concentration Management Concentration Marketing & International Tourism and Hospitality Management Concentrations Maria-LoraLyn Romulo Henny Ann Avilla Elayda Santa Rita Tamuning Kassandra Angeles Marquez Human Resource Mangement International Tourism and Hospitality Maite Concentration Management Concentration Public Affairs Concentration
Krista Shae Perez *Seanne James P. Quintal Terrence David Cruz Villaverde Windward Hills Yigo Chalan Pago Human Resource Management and International Tourism and Hospitality Technology and E-Commerce Marketing Concentrations Management Concentration Concentration
Raphael Wu Dowai Zaira Jane Fajardo Araos Mangilao Dededo International Business and International Marketing Concentration Tourism and Hospitality Management Concentrations
* U.S. Military Veteran
10 Candidates for Degree in Course
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Angel Camacho Bermudez Juleiana Pocaigue Raras Monaliza M. De Chavez Dededo Dededo Dededo Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Public Administration
Blaine Fejeran Chargualaf Ronell Casiquin Rivera Keven Ray Ocampo Delfin Barrigada Yigo Dededo Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Public Administration
Angeline David DeGuzman Benedict Robert Cera Marie Sonido Taguacta Yigo Mangilao Dededo Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Public Administration
Christopher Julian Espinosa Aldwin John Blanco Sablan *Hurao Ramon Sanz Dededo Dededo Sinajana Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Justice with a double major in Sociology Gerald Lawrence Roberto Kho Marvin Estremadura Salanatin Yigo Dededo Thomas Ian B. Anderson Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Chalan Pago Public Administration Crystal Joy Leon Guerrero Chester M. Tandoc Chalan Pago Dededo Joiel Daison Setik Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Dededo Public Administration Andren Mayoyo John Andrew Santos Torres Yigo Chalan Pago *Arjay A. Reyes Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Dededo Public Administration and Criminal Justice Anthony Limtiaco Merfalen *Carol Delfino Valdo Chalan Pago Harmon Criminal Justice Criminal Justice
Benjie Tyron G. Piteg *Christopher Shane Dawson Maite Dededo Criminal Justice Criminal Justice
* U.S. Military Veteran
11 Candidates for Degree in Course
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Dr. John S. Sanchez, Dean Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.E.) Esther Mori Asor Rovee Ann A. Rios Jasmine Marie Mesa Pieper Chuuk Santa Rita Dededo Elementary Education Elementary Education Physical Education/School Health (PK-12)
Kalani Marie M. Asuncion Jordan Lagpacan Salinas Tristine Meno Taimanglo Dededo Yigo Tamuning Elementary Education Elementary Education Secondary Education: Consumer and Family Science Gavin D. Diego K.S. Koichi Sana Agana Heights Chuuk Alain Anthony Batac Abalde Elementary Education Elementary Education Agat Secondary Education: English and English Ryan Esguerra Isako Sohar as a Second Language Pohnpei Pohnpei Elementary Education Elementary Education Angela Meg I. Burce Yigo Edward Fasug Francisca Camacho Blanco Secondary Education: English with Yap Dededo Literature Empahasis Elementary Education Elementary Education with Chamorro Language and Culture Teaching Specialty Gail Odaran Sanchez Sunaritha Jonathan Dededo Kosrae Jesse De Leon Baza Secondary Education: General Science Elementary Education Dededo Physical Education/School Health (PK-12) Patrick Rey S. Carlos Perihsa Moya Yigo Pohnpei Jodie Marie Muña Secondary Education: Physical Education, Elementary Education Yona Health and Sports Studies Physical Education/School Health (PK-12) Tasha Lynn V. Palomo Agana Heights Jackilyn Tasha Mesa Pieper Elementary Education Dededo Physical Education/School Health (PK-12)
12 Candidates for Degree in Course
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES Dr. Margaret Hattori-Uchima, Dean
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Tasi Ann Guerrero Ada Jiana Rose Garrido Salas Christina Hwawon Jung Ma’ina Barrigada Mangilao Health Science: Exercise Science and Health Science: Exercise Science and Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy Health Promotion Concentration Health Promotion Concentration Concentration
Nicole Ignacio Anicas Fred R. Taitague, III Justin Mercado Manuel Dededo Malojloj Mongmong Health Science: Exercise Science and Health Science: Exercise Science and Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy Health Promotion Concentration Health Promotion Concentration Concentration
Matthew Anthony Tajalle Aquino Raelene Ciera Salas Tajalle Melanie Parkes Yigo Tamuning Santa Rita Health Science: Exercise Science and Health Science: Exercise Science and Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy Health Promotion Concentration Health Promotion Concentration Concentration
Matthew Paul Unpingco Borja Rani Mariano Vitug Luis Michael Quichocho Pago Bay Dededo Yigo Health Science: Exercise Science and Health Science: Exercise Science and Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy Health Promotion Concentration Health Promotion Concentration Concentration
Bose Arreola Bustamante Jasmin M. Wenzel Joseph Christopher Delos Reyes Taitano Dededo Yigo Toto Health Science: Exercise Science and Health Science: Exercise Science and Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy Health Promotion Concentration Health Promotion Concentration Concentration
John Zoilo Camacho Jr. Erin May Nagal Escalera Agana Yigo Health Science: Exercise Science and Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy Health Promotion Concentration Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (B.S.W.) Graciela Jimenez-Cartagena Agat Social Work
13 Candidates for Degree in Course
GRADUATE STUDIES Dr. John A. Peterson, Assistant Vice President, Graduate Studies, Research and Sponsored Programs
GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (M.S.) Katherine Sabina Waltz Mafnas Alyssa Romine Dededo Talofofo BA University of Guam Reed College
GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Master of Science in Biology (M.S.) Matthew James McLean Mangilao Biology BS University Wisconsin - EAU Claire
GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) Tricia Lynn Alconaba Kathleen Bansil Duenas Jamesina Lemalisei Harmon Tamuning Mangilao BAE University of Guam BS University of Guam BBA University of Guam
Séa Cruz Alvarez *Mario Ramos Garcia Anthony Joseph S.N. Lifoifoi Chalan Pago Yigo Inarajan BCJ Seattle University BA University of Guam BAE University of Guam
Mae Louise L. Bautista *Danny Joe Gonzales Pete San Nicolas Ofeciar Dededo Yigo Mangilao BBA University of Guam BS University of Guam BS University of Guam
Matthew Salas Baza Chenoa Jean Hutchison Maria Teresa Leonidas Quintans Agana Heights Yigo Dededo BA Notre Dame De Namur University BBA University of Guam BA Seattle University
* U.S. Military Veteran
14 Candidates for Degree in Course
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Abigail Quiambao Reyes Genevieve M. San Miguel David Welle Dededo Chalan Pago Mangilao BBA University of Guam BS University of Guam BS University of Guam
Aysha Asiye Tuncap Roberto Jacques T. Santos Chalan Pago Piti BS University of Guam BS University of Guam
Professional Master of Business Administration (P.M.B.A.) Dominic Jerome Mesa Calvo Kayle Meché Leon Guerrero Abigail Rielo Pulido Yigo Barrigada Tamuning BBA University of Guam BA University of Guam BBA University of Guam
Jermaine F. Dahilig Lesley-Anne Leon Guerrero Anthony Roy Quenga Dededo Chalan Pago Agat BBA University of Guam BA Chaminade University of Honolulu BBA & MPA University of Guam
Lorenzo George Mangahas Eduvala Stephanie Therese Grecia Mangune Matthew Eduardo Sgro Dededo Barrigada Tamuning BS University of San Francisco BBA University of Guam BA Seattle University
Natalia Shanice Faculo German P. Nuestro Jr. Michael Ulloa Taijeron, Jr. Dededo Yona Talofofo BS University of Guam BS Seattle University BBA University of Guam
Wen Ni Hu Giana-Nicole U. Pangelinan Dededo Agana Heights BBA University of Portland University of San Francisco
15 Candidates for Degree in Course
GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Counseling (M.A.) Kimberly Marie Castro Gian Carlo Capuno Comia Belinda Ann Snyder Nancy L. Q. Swamy Tamuning Yigo Piti Chalan Pago BAE University of Guam BBA University of Guam BAE University of Guam BS Western Michigan University
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Anna Gatan Calvo Ray Morales Mendoza *Eamonn M. Soll Tamuning Mangilao Sinajana Secondary Teaching: Practitioner Secondary Teaching: Practitioner Secondary Teaching: Practitioner BA & MPA University of Guam BA University of Guam BA Gannon University
Marie Gretchel Gorman Taniya Santos Dianne Hope Tormon-West Santa Rita Yona Tamuning Secondary Teaching: Practitioner Secondary Teaching: Practitioner Secondary Teaching: Practitioner BS University of California BBA University of Phoenix BS University of Phillipines
Master of Education (M.Ed.) with Specializations
Rebekah Faith Alquero Carter Elias Jalma Atalig Manglona Dededo Pohnpei Mongmomg Reading Reading Reading BAE University of Guam BAE University of Guam BAE University of Guam
Eileen Heacock Balajadia Christine Caresse Field Gomez Bernadette Gines Miles Mangilao Dededo Dededo Reading Reading Reading BAE University of Guam BAE University of Guam BAE University of Guam V-Three Raisom Jessica Atenta Blas Marianna Lucia Aguon Hernandez Chuuk Sinajana Mangilao Reading Reading Reading BAE University of Guam BAE University of Guam BA University of Guam Jonilin F. Lizama San Nicolas Ripwo Dian Ceasar Rolenster Johnny Dededo Chuuk Pohnpei Reading Reading Reading BAE University of Guam BAE University of Guam BAE University of Guam Jemimah Morales Valencia Natasha Doreen Palomo Cruz Christine Joyce Pinzon Kido Dededo Dededo Dededo Reading Reading Reading BAE University of Guam BAE University of Guam BAE University of Guam
* U.S. Military Veteran
16 Candidates for Degree in Course
Master of Education (M.Ed.) with Specializations Continued...
Rachel Dela Cruz Wesley Susan Calloway Mannino Leticia Monette Cruz Dededo Yigo Mangilao Reading Secondary Education Teaching English to Speakers of Other BAE University of Guam BS Southeastern Louisiana University Languages BAE University of Guam Chloé Genadene Reyes Dydasco Jennifer Jean Carlson Mendiola Santa Rita Ordot Secondary Education Secondary Education Valene Ann Q. Salas BAE University of Guam BAE University of Guam Dededo Teaching English to Speakers of Other Melissa Sanidad Gagaring Ai Miwa Languages Yigo Tamuning BAE University of Guam Secondary Education Secondary Education BS University of Guam BSED Baylor University Doris Maria Techaira Yona Mary S. Ladrido Garvilles *Maynard Jacob Monaghan Teaching English to Speakers of Other Toto Yigo Languages Secondary Education Secondary Education BA University of Guam BAE University of Guam BAE University of Guam
Chris Corbilla Juan Katrina Rose Iriarte Baza Tamuning Merizo Secondary Education Teaching English to Speakers of Other BAE University of Guam Languages BAE University of Guam
* U.S. Military Veteran Every effort is made to ensure this printed program is accurate with respect to degrees and honors conferred. However, a certified transcript is the official proof of graduation.
17 Acknowledgements
The University of Guam and the Graduating Class of Fall 2015 are grateful for the cooperation and generous support of the following individuals and organizations:
Office of the President UOG Army ROTC Father Michael Crisostomo Color Guard Office of the Senior Vice CDR Timothy R. Moore President for Academic & Plant Maintenance Staff Student Affairs Interpreter: Jeannie Hollis Calvo Field House Staff Admissions & Records Staff UOG Jazz Ensemble Computer Center Staff Learning Resources Nichol’s Boutique (R.F.K.-Memorial Library) UOG Triton Bookstore Staff
Fall 2015 Commencement Committee
Dr. Michael Gunn Louise M. Toves Dr. Michael Griffin Dean, Enrollment Management & President’s Office College of Liberal Arts & Student Success Social Sciences Chairperson Christine Mabayag President’s Office Jane Mendiola Remy Cristobal College of Natural & Associate Dean, Enrollment Orana Elsegini Applied Sciences Management & Student Success Senior Vice President’s Office Julie Pangelinan Joan Swaddell Jonas D. Macapinlac College of Natural & Enrollment Management & Integrated Marketing Applied Sciences Student Success Communications Jude Camemo Susan J. Fejarang David Okada Calvo Field House Enrollment Management & Planning Office Student Success Felix Mansapit Angel C. Petros Safety & Security Office Diana R. Sablan Learning Resources Enrollment Management & Student Success
18 The National Anthem Lyrics by Francis Scott Key
Oh! Say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight, O’re the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming. And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there. Oh!, Say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’re the land and of the free and the home of the brave?
The Guam Hymn Ramon Manalisay Sablan, M.D. (1934) Translated to Chamorro by Lagrimas Untalan
Fanoghe Chamorro put it tano’-ta Kanta I matuna-na gi todu I lugat. Para I honra, para I gloriha Abiba I isla, sin parat. Para I honra, para I gloriha Abiba I isla, sin parat.
U todu I tiempo I pas para hita Yan ginen I langet na bendesion. Kontra I piligru, na’fansafu ham Yu’os protehi I isla Guåhån. Kontra I piligru, na’fansafu ham Yu’os protehi I isla Guåhån.
University Alma Mater Music by R. Mannoni
On the shore of the Western Pacific Stands our Alma Mater true. We’ll long retain the memories Of the days we spent with you.
In the warmth of the island magic, We will return some day. Join in and sing a song of praise.
Hail, oh hail. Hail, oh hail. Our University. 19 20