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AUGUST 1ST Two Thousand Twenty ON THE GROUNDS OF SCHREINER UNIVERSITY

UNIQUELY TEXAN Nestled in the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, Schreiner University offers opportunities as big as Texas. Inspired by the trailblazing pioneers who came before them, Schreiner University students chart new paths as they explore their futures. With grit and resilience, they grow intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially to positively impact their communities for generations to come.

WHO WE ARE At Schreiner University, students enter with hope and leave with achievement. We are a diverse, fiercely independent university. We are affiliated by choice and covenant with the Presbyterian Church (USA) with a main campus in the Texas Hill Country.

WHAT WE DO Schreiner University is a place of opportunity. We offer undergraduate and graduate students a personalized, integrated, and holistic educational experience that prepares them for meaningful work and purposeful lives in a changing global society. Students study in-depth in a specific area of interest while acquiring broad skills and habits of mind to navigate a complex, diverse, and unscripted future.

WHY WE DO IT -All students are valuable and unique; -Every student should grow intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially; -We value diversity of people and thought in a setting of open, civil discourse; -Life-long learning and service to society are critical in a global world; and -Higher education must develop thoughtful, productive, and ethical citizens.

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS Only Private Faith-based Institution of Higher Learning in the Texas Hill Country First University in Texas to offer an all-inclusive fixed price tuition #12 Best College Regional West – US News & World Report (2019) #11 Best Value School – US News & World Report (2019) #4 Top Performers on Social Mobility – US News & World Report (2019) Top College Value – Kiplinger (2019) College of Distinction (2019)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Officers of the Board Mr. Jack McGuire Dr. Carlos Campos Chair: Mr. T. Weir Labatt, III Mr. Kevin Moriarty Mr. Bubba Coskey Vice Chair: Mr. Ross Rommel, Jr. Mr. Daniel Ostos Ms. Sue Cummings Secretary: Dr. Carol McDonald Mr. Michael Pate Mr. Ben Davis Ms. Jane Ragsdale Mr. Luis Flores Trustees Mr. Karl Ransleben Ms. Janet McKinney Mr. James Alsup Dr. William Reid Ms. Lea Nye Mr. Cecil Atkission Mr. J.D. Salinas Mr. Tom Pappas Mr. Bud Benning Mr. Otto Schwethelm Mr. Robert Parker Dr. Jo Beran Mr. Robert Scott Ms. Jill Reno Simpson Mr. John Brantley Dr. Carol Swanson Mr. Richard Cree Mr. Ron Tefteller Trustees Emeriti Ms. Becky Ferguson Mr. Jack Tompkins Ms. Nancy Anguish  Mr. Warren Ferguson Mr. David Weekley Mr. James Avery  Mr. Page Foshee Mr. Peter Baldwin  Mr. Gerald Griffin Advisory Trustees Mr. Neil Griffin  Mr. Derek Hansen Mr. Thomas Baldwin Dr. Robert B. Trull  Mr. William Harrison Mr. William Beckworth Mr. Brett Lindig The Reverend Kristi Blankmen

ADMINISTRATIVE CABINET

Dr. Charlie McCormick, President Dr. Travis Frampton, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Mr. Bill Muse, Vice President for Administration & Finance Mr. Mark C. Tuschak, Vice President for Student Recruitment, External Affairs, Marketing & Communications Dr. Lucien Robert Costley, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Planning & Financial Services Mr. Rex Quick, Assistant Vice President for Information Technology Services & Chief Information Officer Dr. Charlie Hueber, Dean of Students Dr. Diana K. Comuzzie, Developer of Health Professions Program Ms. Marta Diffen, Director of Development

DEANS

Dr. William M. Davis, Dean of Faculty Dr. William W. Woods, Dean of Academic Support & Student Outcomes

UNIVERSITY MARSHAL

For the Faculty & Bearer of the Mace Mr. Jay T. McCormack, Visiting Assistant Professor of Business The 2020 Recipient of the Margaret Hosler Award for Excellence in Teaching The Highest Distinguished Faculty Award at Schreiner University About Academic Regalia

he custom of wearing distinctive dress for and has three horizontal velvet bars on each academic ceremonies dates back to the sleeve. T Middle Ages, when people dressed in The level of degree is shown by the size of the keeping with their class. The clergy were the hood, the width of the velvet trimming, and, in literate class, so early academic costume was case of the doctoral hoods, by the shape. The clerical. A heavy dark gown seems to have been bachelor’s, master’s, and doctor’s hoods are 3 feet, worn at all times. Hoods and capes were also 3½ feet, and 4 feet long, respectively. In the same necessary during European winters because the order, velvet trimming is 2, 3, and 5 inches wide. buildings where scholars lived, studied, and This velvet trimming extends all around the hood taught were cold. on the exposed edge, but to make a more From the beginning at Harvard in 1636, the comfortable fit, it is allowed to narrow at the neck faculties of American universities have worn band. distinguishing costumes. Those holding a The color of the trim denotes the field of learning bachelor’s degree wear a gown distinguished by in which it was given, and the hood provides the long pointed sleeves hanging nearly to the knees. best clues for identifying the level of the degree The master’s gown has long closed sleeves with a and the institution which awarded it. Among the slit for the arm near the middle of the sleeves. The subjects represented by the colors in hoods worn doctor’s gown is faced with a broad strip of velvet by Schreiner University faculty and administrative staff are the following:

Apricot – Nursing Light Blue – Education Brown – Fine Arts Orange – Engineering Citron – Social Science Peacock Blue – Public Administration Copper – Economics Pink – Music Crimson – Communications Purple – Law Dark Blue – Philosophy Sage Green – Physical Education

Drab – Business Administration Salmon – Public Health

Golden Yellow – Sciences Scarlet – Theology Green – Medicine Silver Grey – Speech, Drama Lemon Yellow – Library Science White – Arts, Letters, and Humanities

he appropriate cap for all degrees is the Trustees are wearing robes of maroon with white familiar mortar board. A black tassel, or bars, representing Schreiner University colors. T one of the colors signifying the field of In 2020, the academic regalia for Schreiner’s specialization, hanging to the left of the face, is bachelor and master students was redesigned appropriate for all degrees. Those holding a incorporating the official Schreiner tartan in the doctor’s degree may wear a soft velvet cap or the gown and hood, connecting to the university’s mortar board with the tassel in whole or in part of Scottish heritage. gold thread. Schreiner University Board of Commencement

We are delighted to have you join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates. Commencement is a special occasion, both solemn and joyous. It is a time when we respect the traditions of higher education and recognize the hard work and sacrifices that brought each graduate to this point of personal growth.

Thank you for sharing in this important celebration at Schreiner University.

FRONT LAWN OF THE CAILLOUX CAMPUS ACTIVITY CENTER Saturday, August 1, 2020 8:30am

Please silence all electronic devices. *Audience Please Stand.

*PROCESSIONAL San Antonio Pipes & Drums and Brass Quintet

ACADEMIC PROCESSION The order of procession has been fixed by custom.

Bearer of the Mace and University Marshal President Program Participants Board of Trustees President’s Administrative Cabinet Full Professors Associate Professors Assistant Professors Instructors Professional Staff

Degree Candidates Led by Dr. Kristen McAlexander, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science & Sport Management The 2020 Recipient of the Harriet Garrett Award for Teaching Excellence

GREETING Dr. Travis Frampton Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

INVOCATION The Reverend Ms. Kelsey Penn, ‘11 Associate Campus Minister & Coordinator for Purposeful Lives

*NATIONAL ANTHEM Ms. Haley Montoya Adjunct Instructor of Music

WELCOME and COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Dr. Charlie T. McCormick President

BLESSINGS FOR THE CLASS OF 2020 Faculty and Staff

Blessing of families and friends – Dr. William Davis, Dean of Faculty Blessing for health – Dr. Wanda Sparks, Director of Nursing Blessing of career – Ms. Marta Diffen, Director of Development Blessing for wisdom and knowledge – Dr. Samuel J. Dreeben, Assistant Professor of Psychology Blessing for continued spiritual inquiry – The Reverend Ms. Kelsey Penn, ’11, Associate Campus Minister Blessing of the connection to the Schreiner University Family – Dr. Charlie McCormick, President

PRESENTATION OF THE GRADUATING CLASS Dr. Travis Frampton Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

CONFERRING OF DEGREES Dr. Charlie T. McCormick President

Mr. T. Weir Labatt, III Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Certificates and degrees are placed on the working table owned by Dr. Andrew Edington, Schreiner’s second president. The table then served the third, fourth, and fifth presidents until it was commissioned to serve as a symbol of achievement during commencement ceremonies, beginning the year 2018.

RESPONSE FOR THE GRADUATES Gianna Lee Esparza, B.A. in Sport Management Spring Class of 2020 Valedictorian

WELCOMING OF NEW ALUMNI Ms. Tammi Clanton Bingham, ’98, ‘18 Director of Alumni Relations *ALMA MATER Reference on back of program

*SENDING FORTH BLESSING Ms. Haley Montoya Adjunct Instructor of Music

*RECESSIONAL Brass Quintet

Audience, please remain at seats during the Recessional. In addition, we are committed to protecting your health and therefore, please adhere to social distancing guidelines when exiting by staying six feet from others.

Our Tartan

The Origin of the Schreiner University Legacy Tartan In 2018, the official university tartan was registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans in an effort to reconnect the university to its Scottish heritage. The official thread count is W1 W9 K23 DR95 W1 W9 K23. The first three thread counts represent “1923” marking in white - one of our school colors - the founding of the university and black as an official accent color.

The 95 Maroon count represents the 95th year of the founding of the university in which the tartan was passed. Finally, we follow back with the 1923 thread again in white and black to represent the future reflection of our past 95 years of educational excellence.

A Note of Thanks

This past March, Schreiner University followed Governor Abbott’s Executive Order No. GA-08 by closing all residence halls and transitioning all instructional delivery on-line in order to comport with the law. As a result, the final weeks of the Schreiner Experience was directly impacted for all students especially graduating seniors. Then, the following letter was anonymously received by the Registrar’s Office.

WE LOVE YOU, CLASS OF COVID-19! Blessings

Blessing of Families and Friends Dr. William Davis, Dean of Faculty

It is only prudent to take a moment to remember that while your college journey was yours, you did not do it alone. Family and friends and friends that are now family can be the glue to help keep you together in life. Behind every one person is a whole community of people. Graduates, I invite you to take a moment to pause and reflect on those who have journeyed with you through college. Bring their images to mind. Remember all of the good memories they helped you create, remember all of the difficult things they brought you through. Hold on to those moments. May you have many more of them. May God bless you, your family and your friends and you continue your life's journey beyond this place.

Blessing for Health Dr. Wanda Sparks, Director of Nursing

As a human, may we never take for granted a healthy mind, body and spirit. On this graduation day, I would like to say a blessing of health over you and your family. May God bless you each and everyone. From this day forward, may the Lord be with you, as a guide and your protector. May He encircle you with angels, liken to a campfire. May your spirit be nourished by the work you do, may hope lead you forward and courage sustain you. I pray for peace of mind. May your thoughts be filled with love, joy, compassion and kindness. Each moment you wake and in each breath you take may you be sanctified. In closing, I pray that you receive God’s favor and grace and may you be in good health all the days of your life. Amen

Blessing of Career Ms. Marta Diffen, Director of Development

Graduates, you may now have faced one of the greatest challenges you will ever face in your lifetime. What did you find within and learn about yourself in the last 5 months? Who were you in the moment of challenge? Today, you continue your journey that started when you enrolled in Schreiner. The world awaits you, your leadership, your talents, your compassion, your empathy, your integrity, your humor and your resilience. You and all that you are, make a career, the career doesn’t make you. No matter what your chosen profession is or the career that you create, sometimes those are not the same things;

May you discover your calling or career and may it renew you, May you push past your fears and strengthen your resolve and your voice, May you inspire others and also be inspired, May you build a life of service and be a contributor to your community, May you work with integrity, compassion, empathy, vision and hope, And, finally, remember to continue to develop yourself, By doing so, you will develop those around you and together, you will achieve more.

Blessing for Wisdom and Knowledge Dr. Samuel J. Dreeben, Assistant Professor of Psychology

As you reach this summit today equipped with great knowledge, I hope you will take the time to pause and take in the view. The knowledge you have gained is powerful - it provides predictability and methodology, skills and even status but it needs something more - perspective. If there is a silver lining in these past few months, it may be that it has forced us all to develop perspective - perspective on the finite nature of life, the importance of other people, and our place within creation. My prayer for you, Class of 2020, is that together, the knowledge and the perspective you have earned will develop into true wisdom, a wisdom grounded in humble compassion and filled with moments of gratitude, laughter, and wonder at the great beauty of it all.

Blessing for Continued Spiritual Inquiry The Reverend Ms. Kelsey Penn, ‘11 Associate Campus Minister & Coordinator for Purposeful Lives

At my seminary graduation a professor asked me if I was leaving with more answers or more questions. I replied that I had more questions than ever before. My professor then said to me, "Good! Never stop questioning." And so I pass that advice on to you class of 2020. There is so much to learn and explore in the world. There are so many ways to engage in your own spiritual journey. Seek out people to learn from, books to read, experiences to have. Take in every opportunity that is presented to you. I pray that you will never stop questioning, never stop exploring, never stop engaging in your own spiritual journey and remember the foundation you built while you were here.

Blessing of the Connection to the Schreiner University Family Dr. Charlie McCormick, President

We call the college from which we graduate our alma mater. This phrase is often translated as the foster or fostering mother. It suggests the ways in which we have become like family—spending years under the same roofs; sharing meals; reading, thinking, and aspiring together; laughing, shouting, and weeping together. Like family members everywhere, we acknowledge that time takes us in new directions. But, as we follow those new paths, may our hearts always remember that we have a home and a fostering mother to which we can return in these hills.

Blessing of the Hoods Dr. Travis Frampton, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Since medieval times scholars have worn these robes, but the hood is special. The hood indicates the distinctive mark that the bearer has earned a college degree. It signifies a scholarly and personal achievement. Judges, choirs, and clerics all wear robes, but only the college educated have earned the right to wear the hood. In the blessing of the hoods, we mark that you now Leave With Achievement. Receive this blessing of the hood, a symbol of all you have accomplished in the past and all you will accomplish in the future, with gratitude.

Graduates, we look forward to the ways your contributions of goodness and leadership will be a blessing to all as you help build a more humane and just world. May you strive towards excellence in all you do so that you honor God's gift of knowledge; use this gift to speak for justice and peace, to sing with joy, to comfort those around you, to raise up your community, and to serve the world. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pinning Ceremony CAILLOUX CAMPUS ACTIVITY CENTER BALLROOMS Saturday, August 1, 2020 10:30am

*PROCESSIONAL BSN Class of 2020 See listing of names in Degree Candidate Section

INTRODUCTION Wanda Sparks, Ph.D., R.N. Director of Nursing

WELCOME TO THE PROFESSION M. Danielle Gunter, Ph.D., R.N., C.P.N. Instructor of Nursing

SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE PIN Donna M. Hedges, Ph.D., M.S.N., M.B.A., C.N.E. Adjunct Faculty, Nursing

PINNING OF THE GRADUATES BSN Faculty

BLESSINGS OF THE HANDS Wanda Sparks, Ph.D., R.N. Director of Nursing

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE PLEDGE Ruth Grubesic, Dr.P.H., R.N., P.H.C.N.S.-B.C. Associate Professor of Nursing and Public Health

BENEDICTION A. Cortez, M.S.N., R.N., C.P.X.P. BSN Advisory Board Member

CLOSING REMARKS Wanda Sparks, Ph.D., R. N. Director of Nursing

Original “Florence Nightingale Pledge” I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.

Spring Class of 2020 Degree Candidates

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Shanna Brown Ross Thomas Newstead Madison Marie Springborn

Rachel Elizabeth Cave Jenna Ann Peña Jonathan Edward Wraith

Norma L. Hernandez

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Nichole Christine Burke Darby Anne McKinney Travis Carl Short

Dominque Sa'Carol Cooper Annie Gosschalk Niedecken Traci Deann Walker

Maria Alejandra Davis Ashlee L. Nouri Mackinley Jewel Zimmerle

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Gabriella Rene Acuña Kendra Eileen Brown Kadi Lane Elledge MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES SPORT MANAGEMENT SPORT MANAGEMENT Teacher Certification Marketing Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Kaitlin Elaine Buerk Gianna Lee Esparza Natalie Rose Adams PSYCHOLOGY SPORT MANAGEMENT MUSIC Management Sports Communication Global Studies Katrianna Abree Aguirre Summa Cum Laude Valedictorian PSYCHOLOGY Summa Cum Laude Presidential Medallion Photography Avery Nicole Garcia Cum Laude Andrew Martin Castaneda PSYCHOLOGY SPORT MANAGEMENT Marketing Joseph Anthony Albor Summa Cum Laude MATHEMATICS Christopher Andrew Corbett Teacher Certification PSYCHOLOGY Jordan Taylor Garcia Political Science SPORT MANAGEMENT Timothy Barrera Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude PSYCHOLOGY Angela Kate de los Santos Steven Ryan Garcia Adrieanna Purshae Bedford BIOLOGY COMMUNICATION STUDIES COMMUNICATION STUDIES Management Eric John Droegemeier Joshua Daniel Berry Marketing SPORT MANAGEMENT MATHEMATICS Summa Cum Laude

Music John Brittenum Cum Laude Jasmine Guerrero

SPORT MANAGEMENT PSYCHOLOGY

Robert Michael Guzman Bailey Renae McLendon Charles Scott Shofner HISTORY PSYCHOLOGY POLITICAL SCIENCE European Studies Political Science European Studies Cum Laude Amber Harris Sarah Elizabeth Sides ENGLISH Natasha N. McMillan HISTORY Teacher Certification RELIGION European Studies Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Nathan Ryan Meneses Paul Hernandez PSYCHOLOGY Matthew Parker Smith MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES ENGLISH Allison Paige Mills Teacher Certification European Studies MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Summa Cum Laude Teacher Certification Jenna Dené Snead Addison Leigh Hutchings Summa Cum Laude COMMUNICATION STUDIES MATHEMATICS Dibenhi Ydalia Miramontes Tristan Makenlee Spiller Photography MATHEMATICS SPORT MANAGEMENT Cicely Frances Jones Spanish and Latin American Studies Lauren Emily Broday Stanley ARTS MANAGEMENT AND Megan Kaye Myers PSYCHOLOGY ADMINISTRATION MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Communication Computer Information Technology Teacher Certification Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Presidential Medallion Samantha Rennie Tello Allyssa Ashley Nease MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Meredith Bryn Jones MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Teacher Certification MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Cum Laude Teacher Certification Victoria Margret Neuman Magna Cum Laude PSYCHOLOGY Tracy Ngoc Truong

BIOLOGY Mary Megan Judge Oluwadamilola Natalie Oluwo Public Health HISTORY BIOLOGY European Studies Psychology Steven Vaca MUSIC Management McKenzie Avery Pineda Teacher Certification Caitlin Marie Korus ENGLISH MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Teacher Certification Kaitlyn Faye Willingham Teacher Certification Cum Laude MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Teacher Certification Jessie Renee Leal Meghan L. Rainey Magna Cum Laude POLITICAL SCIENCE MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Communication Teacher Certification Gary Michael Young Management Summa Cum Laude CHEMISTRY

Summa Cum Laude Management Alejandro Isidro Ramirez

PSYCHOLOGY

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Kayla Nicole Alvarado Daniel Banda Luis Daniel Cabreja MARKETING FINANCE MANAGEMENT Spanish and Latin American Studies Communication Jenna Rose Anderson Accounting MANAGEMENT Brice Cameron Cole Sydney Blain FINANCE Christopher R. Arellano MANAGEMENT

ACCOUNTING

Collier R. Frenkel Matthew Ernesto Jimenez Tori Sierra Penney MARKETING MARKETING ACCOUNTING Accounting Cum Laude Avery Paige Porras Callie Jane Gargano Blake Alexander Kindred ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT Cheyanne Powell FINANCE Yong Gun Lee MARKETING Magna Cum Laude MARKETING Haley Reygan Rodriguez Joshua Cole Gilliam Chloe Ryan Luna MANAGEMENT MARKETING MARKETING Marketing John Paul Hakala Logan Myles McLendon Cum Laude MARKETING MANAGEMENT Zachary Warren Rodriquez Sports Management Accounting ACCOUNTING Benjamin Paul Jedow Ethan D. Newman Devin Mae Sanchez ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING MARKETING Computer Information Technology Political Science Presidential Medallion

Sydney Ranae Jendrusch Connor Guthrie Patton MANAGEMENT Paul Edward Wells, Jr. MANAGEMENT Accounting MARKETING

Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

Sally Alvillar Rachel Anne Johnson Emily Jean Click Ridgaway COMMUNICATION DESIGN COMMUNICATION DESIGN COMMUNICATION DESIGN Photography Emillie Kristen Carrasco Autumn Lorraine Rowlands COMMUNICATION DESIGN Chelsea Moreno COMMUNICATION DESIGN Marketing COMMUNICATION DESIGN European Studies Cum Laude Grant Taylor Edwards Meaghan O'Donnell COMMUNICATION DESIGN COMMUNICATION DESIGN Amanda Macy White COMMUNICATION DESIGN Christian Ray Hicks Esmeralda Michelle Ovalle-Flores COMMUNICATION DESIGN COMMUNICATION DESIGN Summa Cum Laude Valedictorian Finalist Photography Photography

BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES

Callen Ann McCauley ENGINEERING Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Courtney Nicole Bigley Ariana Azul Bordayo Rachel Leigh Brown EXERCISE SCIENCE PUBLIC HEALTH BIOLOGY Cum Laude Cum Laude Emily Lucille Bouchon

Bryan S. Bippert, Jr. BIOLOGY

EXERCISE SCIENCE Public Health

Camden Gerardo Camacho Samantha Erin-Kayren Hagan Beatriz Pereira CHEMISTRY COMPUTER INFORMATION BIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY Summa Cum Laude Gabriel Reichert Blume Summa Cum Laude Grant Alan Clifton EXERCISE SCIENCE BIOLOGY Danielle Nicole Loeblein Cum Laude EXERCISE SCIENCE Michael Ian Collings Haven Alyssa Scheiderer Sports Communication BIOLOGY PUBLIC HEALTH Cum Laude Public Health Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Sofia Nicole Lopez Valedictorian Finalist PUBLIC HEALTH Marlee Chalise Daniel Austyn Arissa Schiller Biology EXERCISE SCIENCE EXERCISE SCIENCE Cum Laude George Matthew Elliott Oluwagbeminiyi O. Soname Iris Julia Montero CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCE Mathematics Medical Humanities Sports Communication Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Baileigh Jae Toenes Victoria Alexis Favela Presidential Medallion BIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCE PUBLIC HEALTH Herschel Allen Moore III Magna Cum Laude Nicole Flores COMPUTER INFORMATION Presidential Medallion BIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY

Rebecca Ann Vairin Meredith Grace Foster Sydney Alexandra Moreno CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY BIOCHEMISTRY BIOLOGY Spanish and Lantin American Studies Global Studies

Cum Laude Henry Forward Joel Bryce Nerios Christian Leon Valdez EXERCISE SCIENCE BIOLOGY BIOLOGY Chemistry Cassandra Nicole Fuller Magna Cum Laude CHEMISTRYBIOLOGY Cum Laude Jacob Alexander Vargas Cum Laude Bianca A. Olivares CHEMISTRY EXERCISE SCIENCE Abigail Rosa Garcia Summa Cum Laude BIOLOGY Cum Laude

Lise Kristine Wisloff Kolade Olowookere Marta Irene Garcia BIOCHEMISTRY PUBLIC HEALTH BIOLOGY

Amanda Jean Woods Ernest Ortiz Mayte Gonzalez BIOLOGY EXERCISE SCIENCE CHEMISTRY Magna Cum Laude History

Courtland Dianne Gully Hannah Renee Ortiz MATHEMATICS CHEMISTRY

Biology

Magna Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Shelby Lynn Collins Ramsey Lynn Degollado Ariana Flores Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude

Brittany Louise Weynand Corso Kimberly Dugan Kierstan Gunnink Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Gisela Gutierrez Summa Cum Laude Theresa Hankins Jenna Gail Marek LaNita Lynn Seals Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude

Bailey Lauren Hauer Christy Lynn McGee Weldon Wayne Seely Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Robert Hensley Laura A. Nasser Nichole A. Spohn Valeria Herrera Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Dyane Chere Petitt Ashley Trevino Lisa Ann Horneber Cum Laude Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Deanna Rivera Marlene Villafuerte Casey Carroll Huff Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Stephanie Shawna Robinson Joshua Michael Woodhull Ian Butler Hyde Dual degree in Cum Laude Lupita Yessenia Rodriguez Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude Jamie Lurea Siddle Latozke PUBLIC HEALTH Amber Nicole Schiller Alta Ledetsch Magna Cum Laude

University Ring

chreiner University’s official class rings reflect the school’s history and traditions. Designed by students in 2014, the official university ring S unifies the campus community with a single symbol that represents pride for the university. Elements on the official ring include:

Top — The university’s official seal with an inner oval that represents the bullring, where military students once worked off demerits by marching around the oval.

Side — Twelve leaves represent the 12 original graduates of Schreiner in 1924. Two soldiers holding aloft crossed swords honor the school’s early history as a military institute. The figure of Captain Charles Schreiner honors the school’s founder and namesake, a Hill Country rancher, merchant and former Texas Ranger.

Side — The Weir academic building, one of the original structures, on the steps of which class photos of the incoming freshmen and graduates are taken. Deer represent the always-present whitetail herd, an integral part of the campus. The name Mountaineers refers to the name locals gave to the militia group Charles Schreiner led in the early days of Kerr County, and the nickname adopted by the university as the mascot. The date 1923 honors the year the school was founded.

The rings are also engraved on the inside with the words Leave With Achievement, the second of two statements inscribed on the main gate of the campus. The other, for those arriving, is Enter With Hope.

University Honors

ALPHA CHI ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA KAPPA MU EPSILON Scholastic Honors Adult Learners Mathematics Cord of blue, green and medallions Cord of gold and black Cord of rose-pink and silver

Gabriella Rene Acuña Avery Nicole Garcia Joseph Anthony Albor Kaitlin Elaine Buerk Sarah Elizabeth Sides Camden Gerardo Camacho Camden Gerardo Camacho Cassandra Nicole Fuller Christopher Andrew Corbett BETA BETA BETA Courtland Dianne Gully George Matthew Elliott Biology Addison Leigh Hutchings Gianna Lee Esparza Cord of red, green and medallions Dibenhi Ydalia Miramontes Callie Jane Gargano Michael Ian Collings Paul Hernandez LAMBDA PI ETA Meredith Grace Foster Allison Paige Mills Communications Iris Julia Montero Cassandra Nicole Fuller Sydney Alexandra Moreno Cord of red and white Baileigh Jae Toenes Jacob Alexander Vargas Joel Bryce Nerios Adrieanna Purshae Bedford Kolade Olowookere Steven Ryan Garcia Hannah Renee Ortiz Jessie Renee Leal ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA Beatriz Pereira Lauren Emily Broday Stanley Freshman Honors Society Tracy Ngoc Truong Cord of red, gold, and white Christian Leon Valdez PHI ALPHA THETA Gabriella Rene Acuña Amanda Jean Woods History Sydney Blain Cord of light blue and red Kaitlin Elaine Buerk BSN HONOR SOCIETY Robert Michael Guzman Camden Gerardo Camacho Nursing Michael Ian Collings Ernest Ortiz Brittany Louise Weynand Corso Christopher Andrew Corbett Sarah Elizabeth Sides Ramsey Lynn Degollado Eric John Droegemeier Valeria Herrera George Matthew Elliott SIGMA BETA DELTA Ian Butler Hyde Gianna Lee Esparza Business Alta Ledetsch Cassandra Nicole Fuller Cord of green and gold Dyane Chere Petitt Callie Jane Gargano Lupita Yessenia Rodriguez Callie Jane Gargano Courtland Dianne Gully LaNita Lynn Seals John Paul Hakala Robert Michael Guzman Weldon Wayne Seely Matthew Ernesto Jimenez Amber Harris Marlene Villafuerte Haley Reygan Rodriguez Valeria Herrera Devin Mae Sanchez Rachel Anne Johnson Cicely Frances Jones GAMMA SIGMA EPSILON Chemistry SCHREINER HONORS Jessie Renee Leal University Honors Program Bailey Renae McLendon Cord of royal blue and white

Iris Julia Montero Camden Gerardo Camacho Kaitlin Elaine Buerk Joel Bryce Nerios George Matthew Elliott Cassandra Nicole Fuller Hannah Renee Ortiz Cassandra Nicole Fuller Jessie Renee Leal Cheyanne Powell Mayte Gonzalez Sofia Nicole Lopez Oluwagbeminiyi O. Soname Joel Bryce Nerios Iris Julia Montero Baileigh Jae Toenes Hannah Renee Ortiz Joel Bryce Nerios Tracy Ngoc Truong Beatriz Pereira Baileigh Jae Toenes Steven Vaca Baileigh Jae Toenes Christian Leon Valdez Rebecca Ann Vairin Jacob Alexander Vargas Rebecca Ann Vairin Christian Leon Valdez Christian Leon Valdez HONORS GRADUATES Jacob Alexander Vargas Jacob Alexander Vargas Cord of gold are worn - Amanda Macy White Lise Kristine Wisloff Cum Laude (GPA of 3.5+) Lise Kristine Wisloff Magna Cum Laude (GPA of 3.75+ Joshua Michael Woodhull Summa Cum Laude (GPA of 3.9+) and completed at least 30 hours at SU University Faculty

Brittany Anderson, M.Ed., Mathematics Travis Frampton, Ph.D., Religion Marcia Rae McCulley, M.F.A., Visual Arts University of Texas at Arlington Baylor University & The University of the Arts Erasmus University Rotterdam Kim Arvidsson, Ph.D., Physics Melinda McDade, M.S., Iowa State University Jude D. Gallik, Ph.D., Psychology Computer Information Technology University of Texas Southern Methodist University Darlene A. Bannister, M.A., History Southeast Missouri State University Michael Grillo, Ph.D., Political Science Stefan T. Mecay, Ph.D., Mathematics University of Delaware University of North Texas Brian Bernard, Ph.D., Engineering Duke University Ruth Grubesic, Dr.P.H., Kiley P-H Miller, Ph.D., Chemistry Nursing, Public Health Massachusetts Institute of Technology Gary A. Biel, Ph.D., Psychology University of Texas Health Science Center at University of Louisville Benjamin C. Montoya, Ph.D., History Houston University of Colorado Joan Bowman, Ph.D., Education Kevin Hannay, Ph.D., Mathematics Capella University Doug Monk, Ed.D., Education University of Michigan Texas A&M University J. Kyle Busing, Ph.D., Exercise Science Sarah Hannay, M.F.A., English University of Northern Colorado Adolfo Mora, Ph.D., Communication Studies University of Iowa University of Texas Ryan Caesar, Ph.D., Biology Habiba Harris, M.S.N., Nursing Ohio State University Loretta Moreno, D.N.P., Nursing American Sentinel University Walden University Kathryn Campbell, M.F.A., James Harris, M.A., M.S., Visual Arts Communication Design Brigitte Moseley, M.S.N., Nursing Vermont College of Norwich Univ Digital Media Arts College American Sentinel University Marcus E. Hendershot, Ph.D. Jeannette Cockroft, Ph.D., History Krisann Muskievicz, Ph.D., English Texas A&M University Political Science University of Texas Medical Branch Washington University – St. Louis Daniel Coleman, D.B.A., Business Jamie Papesca, D.N.P., Nursing Kathleen A. Hudson, Ph.D., English Swiss Management Center Regis College Texas Christian University Diana K. Comuzzie, Ph.D., Biology Vojislav Petrovic, Ph.D., Mathematics Michael Kahl, M.M., Music Texas A&M University University of Louisiana Southern Methodist University Lee Crain, M.S., Biology Seth Reed, M.S., Susan Klinedinst, Ph.D., Biology University of Florida Computer Information Technology University of Michigan St. Mary’s University Neva Cramer, Ph.D., Education Robert Kluting, M.B.A., Business Louisiana State University G. Mathew Robinson, Ph.D., University of South Dakota Exercise Science Donald Crandall, D.M.A., Music Martin C. Lenard, M.M., Music Baylor University University of Texas Texas State University Maureen Russo, Ph.D., Spanish Michael Cude, Ph.D., History Martin B. Lockerd, Ph.D., English Georgetown University University of Colorado University of Texas Serge Ryno, Ph.D., Accounting Jeffrey B. Cunningham, M.F.A., Theatre Evangeline Martin, B.S.N., Nursing Our Lady of the Lake University Temple University

University of Texas Medical Branch Charles Salter, Ph.D., Business William Davis, Ph.D., Chemistry Kristen McAlexander, Ph.D., Our Lady of the Lake University

University of Guelph Exercise Science J. Barry Shaw, Ed.D., Exercise Science Christopher Distel, Ph.D., Biology University of Houston United State Sports Academy Miami University - Ohio Clay McClure, M.F.A., Wanda Sparks, Ph.D., Nursing Sam Dreeben, Ph.D., Psychology Communication Design University of the Incarnate Word University of Louisville University of Texas at San Antonio

C. Cole Starr, Ph.D., Philosophy Religion Jay McCormack, M.B.A., Business Clark Elliston, D.Phil., Religion, Philosophy University of Virginia University of Oxford Southern Methodist University

Karen Taylor, Ph.D., Education Charlie McCormick, Ph.D., English

Texas State University

University of Pennsylvania

Zachori Tegeler, M.S., Biology FACULTY EMERITI William M. Sliva, Ph.D., University of Houston at Victoria Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Joe R. Baulch, Ph.D.,  University of Texas Danette Vines, Ph.D., Chemistry Iowa State University Professor Emeritus of Political Science Fred Stevens, Ph.D., and History Professor Emeritus of Biology Barbara von Brandt-Siemers, Ph.D., Texas Tech University University of Texas Accounting Boardman R. Chambers, M.A.,  Capella University Daniel Swensen, Ph.D.,  Professor Emeritus of English Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Deborah Wartko-Conner, M.F.A., Vanderbilt University University of Miami Communication Design Harry William Crate, M.A.,  Academy of Art University Qui-Phiet Tran, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Engineering Professor Emeritus of English Carrie West, Ph.D., Communication Studies and Mathematics University of Texas University of Denver Rice University

Thomas D. Wells, Ph.D., Mark Woodhull, Ph.D., Business Karen K. Dooley, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Exercise Science Touro University International Professor Emerita of Psychology Texas A&M University

William Woods, Ph.D., English St. Louis University Edward L. Wilbourn, M.A.,  Texas Woman’s University Robert P. Hallman, M.Ed.,  Professor Emeritus of History Adrian Zapata, Ph.D., Chemistry Professor Emeritus of English Austin College Baylor University Georgia Southern College

R. M. Zarychta, D.A.,  Aleksandra Zapata, M.S., Chemistry Richard L. Harben, M.S., Professor Emeritus of History Miami University - Ohio Professor Emeritus of Psychology Carnegie-Mellon University Southern Illinois University

Truman O. Hildebrand, M.A., Faculty listed are those from the Professor Emeritus of Mathematics PRESIDENT EMERITI 2019-2020 academic year. University of Texas L.H.D. from Schreiner College Sam McDowell Junkin, D.D.

John E. Jones, M.S., President Emeritus of Schreiner College

Professor Emeritus of Accounting Austin College

Texas Tech University Charles Timothy Summerlin, Ph.D.,

President Emeritus of Schreiner University Lydia Kualapai, Ph.D., Yale University Professor Emeritus of English

University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Susan R. Sliva, M.Ed.,  denotes deceased. Professor Emerita of Information Systems and Mathematics Southwest Texas State University

2020 Faculty Awards

THE MARGARET HOSLER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Mr. Jay T. McCormack, Visiting Assistant Professor of Business

THE HARRIET GARRET AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE Dr. Kristen McAlexander, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science & Sport Management

THE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY Dr. Ryan Caesar, Associate Professor of Biology

THE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE Mr. Marty Lenard, Assistant Professor of Music

THE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PART-TIME FACULTY Mr. Nelson Hernandez, Adjunct Instructor of Spanish Presidential Challenge Coins

he history of challenge coins is military in nature and can be traced as far back as the Civil War when soldiers carried a coin from their T hometown throughout the conflict and then continued to carry it after the war as a reminder of their experiences. The coins are still an active symbol in today’s military forces. In addition to the military, law men and women, and firefighters are also known to carry challenge coins today.

At Schreiner University, the Presidential Challenge Coin series was established by Dr. Charlie McCormick after his presidential inauguration in 2017. The five coins that can be earned by undergraduate students include:

Enter with Hope Acceptance of the Schreiner Promise during the Fall Academic Convocation ceremony

Academic Excellence Earning the President’s List (4.0 GPA) any single semester

Leadership Attaining various levels of leadership responsibilities while attending Schreiner University

The Schreiner Experience Receiving all three Schreiner Experience certificates: Meaningful Work, Purposeful Lives, and Changing Global Society

Leave with Achievement Completing a certificate or degree at Schreiner University

Today, all degree candidates will receive the Leave with Achievement presidential challenge coin from the President as they cross the stage.

Schreiner University offers a personalized, integrated education that prepares its students for meaningful work and purposeful lives in a changing global society.

Our Rich History

chreiner University was founded in Kerrville, immediate Kerrville vicinity were enrolled as day Texas, by Captain Charles Schreiner; a students. In 1971, women were enrolled as S pioneer, rancher, banker, merchant, and boarding students. Other changes redefined philanthropist. On December 31, 1917, he placed Schreiner’s educational mission. From the in trust for the establishment of Schreiner beginning, instruction in military training was Institute 140.25 acres of land and $250,000 to required for both high school and college supply facilities for high grade instruction to boys students. In 1957, military training was made and young men as a preparation for college and optional for college students; in 1969, it was university course work. The school was to be discontinued; and two years later, it was also “owned, maintained, and controlled by the Synod discontinued for high school students. of Texas of the Presbyterian Church of the United In 1973, phase-out began for the preparatory States.” department, the name of the school was changed On December 27, 1921, trustees, appointed to Schreiner College, and the curriculum was by the Synod of Texas, formally received the trust broadened to include career education and life- and took steps to erect the first unit of buildings long learning opportunities. The transition took — a classroom building, one dormitory and the Schreiner in one decade from a military president’s home. Under the leadership of James preparatory school for men to a fully J. Delaney, a faculty was organized and, in coeducational, four-year, liberal arts college, September of 1923, the school opened its doors. which received accreditation as a baccalaureate For a decade, Schreiner offered to boys and young degree-granting institution in 1984. In 2001, the men a preparatory department and the first two Board of Trustees changed the name to Schreiner years of college. In 1932, coed residents of the University.

Our University Seal

seal has been part of a university since the celebrations. The 5 ft. wide seal on display today Middle Ages and is considered one of the was created in 2016. It is coated with a gold A more important symbols of the metallic finish, and is accentuated with laser-cut presidential office as it represents the legal mark acrylic for the decorative trimming and lettering. of the university’s governing body. The Schreiner University seal is trademarked, licensed, and is used to authenticate official documents such as diplomas and other legal records. Found at the front entrance of the university and in the center of the Administrative Quadrangle, the official university seal is admired with honor, respect, and reverence as a mark of distinction of Schreiner University’s academic excellence. Because of its symbolic significance, the seal is present at all official university

A snapshot of the Weir Academic Building taken during the 1940s on the grounds of Schreiner Institute.

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Alma Mater

An independent and coeducational Presbyterian university filled with a rich, colorful history of Texas heritage and traditions since 1923.