Summer 2019 Commencement

The Platform Party enters first; the faculty Presiding | Dr. Richard F. Eglsaer, enter in the following order: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2019 PROCESSIONAL Morning Ceremony | 9:30 am POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE [Edward Elgar] COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SHSU Brass and Percussion Ensemble COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Dr. Wesley Lawrence, Song Leader COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND Dr. Brian Gibbs, Conductor ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Dr. David Burris, Mace Bearer The audience will stand for Posting of the Colors and remain standing respectfully until the ROTC Dr. Anthony Harris, Introduction of Graduates Color Guard has exited the auditorium.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2019 POSTING OF THE COLORS Afternoon Ceremony | 2:30 pm SHSU ROTC Color Guard COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER MASS COMMUNICATION [Text: Francis Scott Key; COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Music: John Stafford Smith] COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND Dr. Wesley Lawrence, Song Leader SOCIAL SCIENCES INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEAKER Dr. Rob Adams, Mace Bearer Dr. Dana G. Hoyt, Dr. G. Kevin Randall, Introduction of Graduates President, Sam Houston State University

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Mr. Aaron Walters

ALMA MATER [Allen R. Hightower III/Anonymous] Dr. Wesley Lawrence, Song Leader

CONFERRING OF DEGREES Dr. Dana G. Hoyt, President, Sam Houston State University

REMARKS TO THE GRADUATES Mr. Bryan Brown,

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY STATE SAM HOUSTON President, Alumni Board of Directors

AULD LANG SYNE [Robert Burns] Dr. Wesley Lawrence, Song Leader RECESSIONAL

RONDEAU Dr. Wesley Lawrence, Song Leader

Audience seated for Processional and Recessional As a courtesy, please refrain from using noise makers

BERNARD G. JOHNSON COLISEUM during the graduation ceremony. COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 COMMENCEMENT

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 1 CENTRAL 1 | Order of the Ceremony Dear Graduate, 2 | Board of Regents ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS MESSAGE We at Sam Houston State University are pleased and honored 3 | Message from the President to share such a wonderful milestone with you today. Your degree 4 | Commencement Speaker Dana G. Hoyt, PhD, CPA | President FROM THE represents a significant accomplishment in your life, and I 5 | Academic Regalia Richard F. Eglsaer, PhD | Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs congratulate you on the attainment of this goal. Carlos Hernandez, EdD, CPA | Vice President for Finance and Operations 6 | Baccalaureate Graduation with Special Recognition PRESIDENT When you first began your college career, I’m sure you had dreams Frank R. Holmes, BA | Vice President for University Advancement 6 | Veterans and Military Members of what you wanted to achieve. Your degree is tangible evidence of Heather V. Thielemann, EdD | Vice President for Enrollment Management 7 | Honor Graduates your success in making those dreams reality, and we are happy to Frank E. Parker, MA | Vice President for Student Affairs 8 | College of Business have been a part of your education. We hope your association with Mark C. Adams, MS | Vice President for Information Technology Administration us will continue, and as an alumnus you will feel the same pride for 10 | College of Criminal Justice our university that you felt when you were here as a student. ACADEMIC 13 | College of Education 16 | College of Fine Arts Your graduation is the beginning of a new and exciting journey into a TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS and Mass Communication world filled with glorious opportunities. I urge you to keep alive your Richard F. Eglsaer, PhD | Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs 17 | Commencement Committee love for your alma mater and always remember you are a part of Christopher Maynard, PhD | Vice Provost for Academic Affairs 18 | College of Health Sciences Sam Houston State University, a great name in Texas education. Mitchell J. Muehsam, PhD | Dean, College of Business Administration 20 | College of Humanities and Phillip M. Lyons Jr., PhD | Dean, College of Criminal Justice Social Sciences Sincerely, Stacey L. Edmonson, EdD | Dean, College of Education 22 | College of Science and Ronald E. Shields, PhD | Dean, College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication Engineering Technology Rodney C. Runyan, PhD | Dean, College of Health Sciences

Abbey Zink, PhD | Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dr. Dana G. Hoyt John B. Pascarella, PhD | Dean, College of Science and Engineering Technology Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never bro’t to mind? Ken Hendrickson, PhD | Dean, The Graduate School Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days of auld lang syne? THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY ALMA MATER SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS Chorus: Hail to Sam Houston, Hail, Alma Mater For auld lang syne, my dear, School we love best, Hats off to you, Mighty in battle, Ever you’ll find us Brian McCall, Chancellor | Austin For auld lang syne; True to the test. Loyal and true; William F. Scott, Chairman | Nederland We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet, Bearkats so loyal, Firm and undaunted, David Montagne, Vice Chairman | Beaumont For auld lang syne. Ever we’ll be. Ever we’ll be, Charlie Amato | San Antonio And here’s a hand, my trusty frien’, Orange and white will lead Here’s to the school we love Us to victory! Here’s a toast to thee. Duke Austin | Houston And gie’s a hand o’thine;

Garry Crain | The Hills LANG SYNE AULD We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet, First verse sung at August 9, 2003 commencement by composer Allen R. Hightower III. Second verse, Anonymous. Veronica Muzquiz Edwards | San Antonio For auld lang syne. Don Flores | El Paso Nicki Harle | Baird Chorus: Alan L. Tinsley | Madisonville For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne; Katey McCall, Student Regent | Orange We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne.

Robert Burns

2 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 3 schools in Peru with plans to build/remodel 15 more within the next five years. Altar’d State also sponsors over 300 at-risk ACADEMIC REGALIA HOOD TRIM COLORS INDICATE THE FOLLOWING FIELDS: Peruvian children. The academic costume worn at official functions today MAIZE AGRICULTURE Altar’d State is the recipient of the 2019 Community Partner originated in the Middle Ages, when a warm gown and WHITE ARTS, LETTERS, HUMANITIES of the Year Award by Big Brothers Big Sisters of East hood were useful to university scholars and clerics in DRAB COMMERCE, ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS Tennessee, the 2019 Friend of the Year Award by Second unheated buildings. Through the years, the growth in LILAC DENTISTRY Harvest of East Tennessee, the 2018 Outstanding Corporate the number of universities caused confusion about the Philanthropist Award by the Great Smoky Mountain Chapter, COPPER ECONOMICS proper regalia so a Code on Academic Costume was the 2018 Habitat for Humanity State Impact Award, and the LIGHT BLUE EDUCATION established. Today, The American Council on Education AARON WALTERS 2017 Chain Store Age Breakout Retailer of the Year Award. ORANGE ENGINEERING reviews and updates these traditions. BURGUNDY FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Mr. Walters began his career at Walgreens as a stockroom BROWN FINE ARTS, INCLUDING ARCHITECTURE manager and was promoted to store manager. His success Aaron Walters has more than 18 years’ experience The four-sided mortarboard is recommended for both RUSSET FORESTRY led to Foley’s Stores in Houston where he was voted “Buyer of managing retail businesses from $100 million to $2 billion men and women. The cap is always black and should SAGE GREEN HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY the Year” by his colleagues. in revenue. He is the co-founder, chairman, and chief match the material of the robe. CRIMSON JOURNALISM executive officer for Altar’d State. He then became a buyer for Walmart Stores in PURPLE LAW Bentonville, AR, where he successfully ran a $2 billion-dollar LEMON LIBRARY SCIENCE After attending Sam Houston State University for three Gowns are generally black. The bachelor’s gown is men’s business. Subsequently, Walters was recruited to join years, Walters graduated in 2000 from Lamar University simple, with long pointed sleeves. The master’s gown GREEN MEDICINE Goody’s Family Clothing Stores in Knoxville, as Vice in Beaumont, TX. will have either long sleeves with narrow wrist opening PINK MUSIC President, Divisional Merchandising Manager for Menswear. APRICOT NURSING There he was challenged to reorganize and turn around the or long sleeves with the hand emerging from the sleeve Aaron founded Altar’d State in 2009, in Knoxville, TN, and SEA FOAM GREEN OPTOMETRY Men’s Division, a task he accomplished within months. at elbow length. The doctor’s gown is fullest in cut with it has grown to more than 100 fashion boutiques in the top SILVER GRAY ORATORY (SPEECH) malls and shopping centers across the country. From the velvet panels down the front and around the neck, as In 2009, Goody’s closed the operations in Knoxville, TN OLIVE GREEN PHARMACY beginning, Altar’d State’s mission has been to provide the well as three velvet bars on the bell-shaped sleeves. and Aaron became the President of Hybrid Apparel, BLUE PHILOSOPHY best guest experience imaginable, give back to local and a full-service design, development, sourcing, production, PEACOCK BLUE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & FOREIGN SERVICE global communities, and to stand out for good. and distribution company based in Laguna Beach, CA. Length of the hood represents degree level: the master’s SALMON PINK PUBLIC HEALTH From that perspective, Altar’d State has donated over hood is three and one-half feet long and the doctor’s GOLDEN YELLOW SCIENCE Mr. Walters is a member of the Board of Directors for $10 million to local and global communities through the hood is four feet long. The velvet trim on the edge of Coprodeli USA and currently lives in Knoxville with his CREAM SOCIAL SCIENCE Mission Monday Program and other partnerships. They the hood is three inches wide for the master’s degree wife and son. CITRON SOCIAL WORK have partnered with Coprodeli USA and completed five and five inches wide for the doctor’s degree. The color SCARLET THEOLOGY indicates the field of study. A color or pattern between GRAY VETERINARY SCIENCE the trim indicates the university awarding the degree.

UNIVERSITY MACE

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 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER COMMENCEMENT 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 dates of service are engraved on the brass collar below the crown.

The walnut staff is bound in brass and has a hexagonal head with inlays of pecan for the state tree, recessed brass medallions cast with designs for General Sam Houston, Austin Hall, Old Main, Bearkats, and the completion date of the mace. The holder base or stall is six-sided to match the mace head.

4 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 5 BACCALAUREATE GRADUATION WITH SPECIAL RECOGNITION HONOR Numerals Denote Academic Honors as of the 4th Class Day of Summer 2019 1 = Cum Laude 4 = with Honors/Honors College 2 = Magna Cum Laude 5 = with Highest Honors/Honors College To reflect their achievement, graduates who have earned Participation in the Honors College is based on a GRADUATES 3 = Summa Cum Laude 6 = with Academic Distinction in an Academic Discipline undergraduate academic excellence receive a gold cord at competitive selection process and provides outstanding graduation plus an appropriate notation on their academic academic opportunities and distinct undergraduate college Kallie Nicole Acton 2 Ralee Ann Knowles 1 3 3, 4 transcript. The gold cord indicates one of the following experiences. Upon successful completion of the requirements Emily Grace Allen Rosemary Louise Krenek Duane Michael Almond 1 James Edwin Kuykendall 1 academic achievements: Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum of the Honors College — 24 semester hours of Honors Marylyn Joy Alvarado 2, 4 Robert Lewis Lacy 1 Laude, Cum Laude, With Academic Distinction, Alpha Chi, courses and two special seminars — the student’s Ryan M. Ballas 2 Cody Matthew LeBlanc 1 3 2 and Honors Program. academic transcript will indicate graduation “With Honors” Molly Michelle Beahm Avery Ranae Long Elaina Carole Berger 2, 4 Issac E. Lugo 1 and the student may wear an Honors medallion with Kennedy Christian Berry 3 Salma Martinez 2 Degrees conferred Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and academic regalia. To be designated as having graduated Nicole Tara Bertoldi 2 Madison M. Matlage 3 1 2 Summa Cum Laude reflect an outstanding grade point average “With Highest Honors,” the student must also successfully Kellie E. Blank Megan A. McDonald Blakely Hunter Boriskie 1 Christopher Allen McGlothlin 1 with a minimum of 32 semester hours earned in residence complete a special senior project involving original research Elizabeth Lakay Boysel 1 Cameron Shane Miller 2 (resident classroom instruction). The distinction and corresponding and/or an effort of creative expression. Erin Kathleen Breese 1 Nathan Tomas Molinar 1 1 1 grade point averages are: Cum Laude 3.50 - 3.66; Magna Cum Yvonne Breton Kaylie Danielle Mooneyham Kelsey Lynn Brooke 1 Jorge Alberto Murillo 2 Laude 3.67 - 3.85; Summa Cum Laude 3.86 - 4.00. NOTE: Semester credit hours earned in correspondence Katelyn Leigh Brown 2 Allison Nicole Nichols 3, 4 courses are not considered “resident classroom instruction” Ashley C. Busby 1 Marie K. Nicknish 1 2 2 The Department Academic Distinction Program is an hours and are not used in determining the minimum semester Kari Nicole Bush Matthew Christopher Nouchi Bradley Paul Carpenter 1 Ashley Michelle Parsons 1 individualized learning experience that provides qualified credit hour requirement for academic honors: Cum Laude, Stephanie Caleen Carter 2 Wyatt J. Pavlicek 2 students with a comprehensive introduction to meaningful Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List, and Vivian Brittany Castelo 2 Lacy Rae Pearson 2 1 2 research under the guidance of a designated faculty advisor. President’s Honor Roll. However, the semester credit hours Christin Laine Chavers Cheryl Louise Peterson Diana Laura Cisneros Martinez 2 Christian Thomas Petrov 1 and grade points earned for correspondence courses Krystin Skye Click 1 Austin William Powers 1 Alpha Chi, a national honor society organized to recognize and are included in the calculation of the overall grade Jordyn Layne Cook 1 Rebekah Elizabeth Primrose 1, 4 2 1 promote scholastic excellence, is open to all university seniors who point average. Jaime Michelle Cummings Daisy Ramirez Alyssa Brooke Deason 2 Mackenzie Meredith Reich 1 accepted membership and have achieved a 3.6 or higher grade Benjamin Logan Dockery 2 Andres Gomez Rendon lV 2 point average on all college-level course work. Karen D. Duffin3 Roberto Jesus Rodriguez 1 Carey Wayne Dunn 1 Alyssa Roth 1 Anuradha Tharanga Edirisuriya 1 Kaetlyn Renee Sandoval 2 Loren Mikayla Eichman 2 Jouri Leann Smiley 1 Karen Judith Garcia 2 Nicole Amber Smith 2, 4 VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS Katie Erin Gense 1 Courtney Lynne Stanhope 2 Joanna Gonzalez 2 Hannah Morgen Stitt 1 Sam Houston State University is proud to recognize graduating Veteran designation on the left. On behalf of the entire Sam Shanna R. Goodman 2 Shannon Amena Stringer 1 2, 4 1 Veterans and military members with a specially designed Houston State University community, President Dana G. Hoyt Stephen James Griego Chelsea Genora Stuckey Alexiz Mitchell Gutierrez 1 Ashley Elizabeth Surbrook 1 veterans stole. The orange stole features camouflage tips and the SHSU Administrative Officers extend their deepest Christian Scott Gvist 2 Jacqueline Paulette Swan 1 bearing the SH logo on the right and the American flag with gratitude and congratulations to these distinguished graduates. Devon Mikayla Hatch 3 Lloyd Garrett Tabor 1 Christina Gail Hendershot 2 Camille Nicholle Tejada 2 Jonathan Hernandez 2 Suraj Bikram Thapa 1 Taylor Lauren Hitt 1 Anthony Dwayne Upchurch Jr. 1 Gary Lee Holl 2 Nicholas Paul Van Kampen 1 Tessa Noelle Huber 1, 4 Megan Leann Whitworth 2 GUIDELINES FOR GUESTS Jazmine Maritza Johnson 2 Cody Ray Willard 1 Kristin R. Keally 2 Courtney J. Wilson 1 Commencement is a significant and solemn event, the recognition of years of study. To make it more meaningful to all guests, Kaylee Blake Kelley 3 Hannah Louise Zapalac 1 participants are requested to avoid all unnecessary conversation and movement during the exercises. Jennifer Lynette Kirk 1 Caleb Alexander Zavala 2, 5 Only the official photographer is allowed on the floor by the stage. Academic honors are designated only for undergraduate students completing their baccalaureate degrees. Candidates will cross the stage as listed in the program. 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 06/23/2019. Records protected by Confidentiality are not listed.

6 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 7 DR. MITCHELL J. MUEHSAM, DEAN MASTER DEGREES Jennifer Denise Cardin, BBA Cristian Ernesto Castro, BBA Congratulations. The faculty and staff of the College of Business Administration are proud of you and Seth Michael Ballew, MBA Kyle Joseph Chacko, BBA Victoria Daniella Chavez, BBA are pleased to welcome you to our family of Bearkat alumni. We are confident that the knowledge and Lauren Ashley Bane, MBA Kelva T. Brown, MBA Diana Laura Cisneros Martinez, BBA skill sets you have acquired will serve you well in your future endeavors. Just as important, the personal Berenise Calderon, MS Jenna Nicole Colborn, BBA traits that contributed to your success at Sam Houston State University will continue to play a prominent David James Deveau, MBA Fernando A. Correa-Fernandez, BBA Kara Ashley Edwards, MBA David Anthony Crittenden, BBA role in your life. Your ability to learn, your work ethic, your willingness to be a productive member of a Logan James Ellis, MS Meagan Elise Ruth Curtis, BBA team, your acceptance of constructive criticism, and your communication and interpersonal skills will Chantel Brittny Finley, MBA Quinn Elyse Cyphers, BBA Michael Ryan Dudley, BBA serve as a solid foundation for a successful career. Michael Lee Fitzgerald, MS Cheyenne Marie Gansky, MS Spencer Ryan Dunham, BBA Brianna Mae Edwards, BBA Today’s commencement marks the end of one journey and the beginning of another. As you pursue your Jonathan Allen Robert Groff, MS Benjamin Alan Grothe, MBA Cydney L. Edwards, BBA professional dreams, please remember to seek a balance in your life and pursue excellence. The pursuit Lauren Elizabeth Henderson, MBA Nathan J. Emerton, BBA of excellence will provide you with many opportunities to position yourself to help your family, friends, Yi Ching Huang, MBA Alex David Esquivel, BBA Ryan Anthony Jacobs, MBA Sarrah Victoria Esser, BBA and society as well as gain financial independence. Phillip Aaron Katz, MS Michael David Etheridge, BBA Leon Glenn Miles, BBA Tykiera Mone Keggler, MS Hailey Lanay Evans, BBA Ryan Glyn Murphy, BBA Sam Houston is a great name in education and we are proud that you have joined the thousands of Meagan Cheyanne Krahn, MS Hunter Lee Farris, BBA Katelyn Myers, BBA Jacy Layne Mathis, MS Telitia Fisher, BBA quality graduates who are fulfilling their dreams. Please stay in contact with us and the many friends you John Carlos Norman, BBA Katlyn Nicole Murphy, MBA Brandon Christopher Flessas, BBA have made during your time at SHSU. The faculty and staff at the College of Business Administration Matthew Christopher Nouchi, BBA Parker Scott Murry, MBA Cynthia Flores, BBA Matthew Connor Fogarty, BBA Clayton Elliott Nyberg, BBA COLLEGE OF COLLEGE congratulate you on this significant milestone. Elsa Cecilia Negrete-Frias, MS Hannah M. Organ, BBA Chris Michael Niemeyer, MBA Katie Erin Gense, BBA Yadira Janette Ortiz, BBA Claudia Granillo Ondrusek, MBA Taylor Christian Givens, BBA Nicholas Dominick Pandanell, BBA Allison Dawn O’Neill, MBA Lois A. Godinez, BBA Bradon James Parr, BBA Cynthia Lynne Orser, MBA Nayeli Delia Gomez, BBA Rajeev Paudel, BBA Caren Cassandra Page, MBA Claire Elizabeth Goodwin, BBA Dr. Mitchell J. Muehsam, Dean Margaret Mary Peregoy, BBA Tabitha Jordan Parker, MBA Christian Scott Gvist, BBA Kelsey Kay Pesl, BBA Khloe Paige Parks, MS Dylan Hudson Haddock, BBA Cheryl Louise Peterson, BBA Preston Lane Pierce, MS Patrick Keith Harrell, BBA David Reza, BBA Jason Kirk Ritchie, MBA Tia R. Harston, BBA Sean Daniel Rock, BBA Tarvarus Conard Sanders, MBA Destiny Marie Hauck, BBA Derek Raye Rocka, BBA Tia Shenae Shofner, MS Nicholas Kent Hendricks, BBA Cristina Saenz, BBA Sonwabiso Skhosana, MS Xyasren Ch’Ne Hicks, BBA DEGREES AWARDED IN THE Jennifer Santos Garcia, BBA Nicole Marie Tagliaferro, MS Jake Michael Hinds, BBA Cameron George Scott, BBA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Syed Muhammad Taha, MBA Sarah Anne Hodges, BBA Ryan O’Neil Scott, BBA Syed M. Talha, MBA Nicholas Peter Honsberg, BBA Accounting BBA, MS Human Resource Management BBA Steven Scott Sheppard, BBA Fernando Favela Varela, MS Stephanie Lynn Huff, BBA Banking and Financial Institutions BBA, MBA International Business BBA Tyler Robert South, BBA Randi Dwan Vaughn, MS Elan Jonte-Anthony Irvin, BBA Business Administration MBA Management BBA Lori Ann Spengler, BBA Gloria Isela Vazquez, MBA Darrell L. James, BBA Jason Douglas Stevens, BBA Economics BBA Management Information Systems BBA Rebecca Ariane Yondo Ekoko Nickolas Gregory Jeffers, BBA Jamie M. Swatzel, BBA Entrepreneurship BBA Marketing BBA Ebollo Epse Mben, MBA Marqia Tashay Jefferson, BBA Finance BBA Project Management MS Kristin R. Keally, BBA Lloyd Garrett Tabor, BBA Hunter Saxon Terry, BBA General Business Administration BBA BACHELOR DEGREES Mckenna Renee King, BBA Robert Lewis Lacy, BBA Casey Bryan Thompson, BBA Tarshia Deshae Thompson, BBA Hebert E. Alvarado, BBA Lancaster Tyler Lancaster, BBA Robert Scott Tyson, BBA Jae’Lyn Maliyah Anderson, BBA Rosa Maria Ledezma, BBA Brody Russell Usery, BBA Devon Allen Arquette, BBA Emily Elizabeth Lepley, BBA Alya Valliani, BBA Kristen Marie Barnes, BBA Angelica Maria Llanos Usma, BBA Cinthia Mabel Lorenzo, BBA Diana Marie Vega, BBA

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The globe represents the international economy and the development of Tyler Reid Bayer, BBA Angelica Nicole Vegas, BBA Karinna E. Benavidez, BBA Alexandra Ann Marks, BBA international trade and exchange. The handshake represents the human Benjamin Enrique Velasquez Ruiz, BBA Kennedy Christian Berry, BBA Kirk O’Neal Mathis, BBA Devion Kieth Watkins, BBA commitment to teamwork, leadership, diversity, and ethical business Nicole Tara Bertoldi, BBA Madison M. Matlage, BBA Hal Charles Weatherford, BBA Susana Borunda, BBA Scott Morgan May, BBA practices. The bar and line graphs represent the financial markets and Jillian Brenda Shaleese Williams, BBA Erin Kathleen Breese, BBA Shania Marie Mcclure, BBA Kelly Hogan Williams, BBA the use of data in the pursuit of quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. Cody Lee Brown, BBA Brendan Hunter Mcrae, BBA Kingslee Layne Zarate, BBA Ashley C. Busby, BBA Neiry Liseth Medrano, BBA

8 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 9 DR. PHILLIP M. LYONS JR., DEAN DOCTORAL DEGREES

Congratulations to you and yours on this important accomplishment. The faculty, staff, and thousands Kate Arlena Angulski, PhD Nicole Elizabeth Niebuhr, PhD of fellow College of Criminal Justice alumni are enormously proud you have achieved this personal Change Begins with a Crisis: Desistance Among Deciphering Decision-Making: Exploring the Differences of Criminal Drug-Involved Offenders Decision-Making Between Offenders and College Students milestone. We understand how hard you had to work to get here and the significance of your degree Chair: Dr. Jurg Gerber Chair: Dr. Ryan Randa for you and your future. Your future is brighter and we are both proud and pleased. Elizabeth Ann Chesna, PhD Brenda Sue Riley, PhD We are also hopeful, not only for your future, but also for our own. Because you have developed skills in Influence of Genetic Variation on Social Behaviors and Religious Accommodations in Prison: The States’ Policies V. Frontal Cortex Differences in Generalized Anxiety Disorder the Circuit Courts critical thinking, an orientation toward life-long learning, and a commitment to service, we know that Chair: Dr. Danielle Boisvert Chair: Dr. Michael S. Vaughn our communities and society will benefit from your contributions as you go out into the world. If you are among the vast majority of our graduates who will continue in the field of criminal justice, we know that Ahram Cho, PhD Esirioghene Thea Tasker, PhD Exploring the Relationship Between Prison Experience and Prison Collection, Direct Amplification, and Alternate Genotyping your education and values will be applied in ways that make our communities safer and improve the Misconduct Among Inmates with Mental Health Problems: Methods for DNA Recovered from Pipe Bombs and Firearms quality of our lives. SHSU’s College of Criminal Justice confers more degrees in the field in this state Are they Bad, Mad or Unfortunate? Chair: Dr. Sheree Hughes-Stamm Chair: Dr. Jurg Gerber than any other institution–by far. You and your fellow Bearkats will shape the future of criminal justice in Texas and beyond like no one else. Carrie A. Mayes, PhD Evaluation of miRNA and mRNA Panels for Body Fluid As you open the next chapter of your lives, we wish you well and hope to see you again soon. Just as we Identification Using Capillary Electrophoresis, Quantitative Reverse Transcription PCR, and Massively Parallel Sequencing Methods know you will be there for us, so you should know we continue to be here for you. As you embark upon Chair: Dr. Sheree Hughes-Stamm

COLLEGE OF COLLEGE your career, know we are ready to assist in your professional development through our various institutes within the Criminal Justice Center. And if graduate school may be in your future, you should consider our nationally-ranked programs targeted toward working professionaIs. MASTER DEGREES Maria De Jesus Manriquez, MS Kyle Dalton Beeler, BA Again, congratulations! Timothy Allen McCurley, MS Joshua Quentin Biles, BS Angela Yvonne Alderman, MS Teresa Muniz, MS Cody A. Bohannon, BS Alisha Nicole Balderrama, MS Michael Vernon Newman, MS Ryan Alexander Bowman, BS Francis Robert Benton, MA Robert Pacheco, MS Madison Kathyleen Brantly, BS Chani Rai-Vall Blair, MS Claudia Sleany Pasantes, MS Yvonne Breton, BS Bennie Gordon Boles, MS Katherine Louise Perez, MA Austin Michael Britz, BS Lynette Brenda Plaisance, MS Bradley Paul Carpenter, BS Dr. Phillip M. Lyons Jr., Dean Denise Dawnta Brown, MS CRIMINAL JUSTICE Mia Regene Brown, MS Paris Patrice Press, MS Esmeralda Lidia Castaneda, BA Miroslava Estefania Camarillo, MS Robert Caleb Rhyne, MS Vivian Brittany Castelo, BS Christopher Allen Cash, MS Natalie Piedad Rico, MS Emely M. Castillo, BS Elizabeth Diane Conrad, MS Meredith Delphene Roberts, MS Jesus Ivan Castro, BS DEGREES AWARDED IN THE Darrell Lamont Criss, MS Taylor D’Nae Robinson, MS Daisy Belia Cervantes, BS COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Roland Louis De Los Santos, MS Clemente Rodriguez, MS Krystin Skye Click, BS Joey Joaquin Dee Mendoza, MS Braxton Dwayne Roemer, MS Matthew Lynn Cole, BS Criminal Justice BA, BS, MS, PhD Homeland Security Studies MS Sabrina Delgado, MS Ashlyn Sierra Shockley, MS Emily Ann Coronado, BS Criminal Justice and Criminology MA Victim Services Management MS Jessica Lynn Desormeau, MS Kalvin Eugene Singletary, MS Bryson J. Covert, BS Criminal Justice Leadership and Management MS Victim Studies BA, BS Melissa Diaz, MS Mark Stephen Stiansen, MS Anastasia Elizabeth Cowen, BS Forensic Science MS, PhD Carroll Wayne Dicky, MS Paulette Pritzie Supria, MS Arcenia A. Cox, BA Jimmy Doyle Dodson Jr., MS Taylor Ashlee Tero, MS Lyndze Nichole Curry, BS Terri Lea Gardner, MS Bianca Rainey Vargas, MS Alyssa Brooke Deason, BS Ruben Exy Gonzalez Jr., MS JoLynn Alexandra Villarreal, MS Benjamin Logan Dockery, BA The scale represents the spirit of the Latin proverb, Jus est ars boni Danielle Anna Marie Gotthardt, MS Jonathon Brook Viningre, MS Carey Wayne Dunn, BS Melissa Dawn Grubbs, MS Eric Peter Walters, MS Theresa Alicia Espinoza, BS et aequi, Justice the art of the good and fair. The oak bough with Breanne Lindsay Harrell, MS Ashlee Ann Forsyth, BS 16 leaves symbolizes strength, while the olive branch with 20 leaves Morgan Marie Heinrich, MS BACHELOR DEGREES Bladimir Garcia Rojo, BA Kristal Garcia, BA represents peace. The number of leaves recalls the year, 1620, when Franco Hennings Jr., MS Grace Quintana Hernandez, MS Marylyn Joy Alvarado, BA Maricela M. Garcia, BS the pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact, the first American Odunaen Lawrence Igbinomwanhia, MS Jesus Avila, BA Samantha Lynn Gathright, BS Salomon Misai Gonzalez, BS political document, whose purpose was to preserve order by means Johnathan Willington Jackson, MS Hannah Elizabeth Baker, BS David Clayton Johnson, MS Ryan M. Ballas, BS Taryn Fayth Gray, BA of the principle of rule of law. Emily L. Kordzik, MS Raymond Thorne Barton, BS Stephen James Griego, BS Sarah Elizabeth Malkowsky, MS Kayla D. Bastian, BS Zachary William Everett Gunn, BS

10 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 11 Stacey Rene Haferkamp, BS Victoria Isabel Martinez, BS Diana Rubi Robledo, BA DR. STACEY L. EDMONSON, DEAN Jonathan James Harper, BS Kimberly Mateo, BA Reed Mabry Rose, BS Devon Mikayla Hatch, BS Taylor Justin May, BS Alyssa Roth, BA On behalf of the College of Education, it is my pleasure to congratulate you on your graduation. Randall Hofmann Haynie, BS Samantha Dolores Mayock, BS Ricardo Saldana, BA You have achieved a great milestone, and we applaud you for this accomplishment. We recognize Darryl Daniel Henry, BS Christopher Allen McGlothlin, BA Francisco Sauceda Jr., BA Idalia Kassandra Hernandez, BS Miranda S. Meier, BS Isabell Belen Sauceda, BA the hard work, commitment, and discipline that you have put forward in order to reach this point. Stephen Anthony Hernandez, BS Charles Michael Mendoza, BS Curtis Andrew Seaton, BA We also want to thank the parents, friends, and other special people in your life who contributed Lisa Marie Hiller-Brunton, BS Brittney Deann Miller, BS Zaira Serrano, BS Naomi C. Hodgson, BA Morgan Taylor Mitchell, BS Najala Dawn Shabazz, BS to this accomplishment. Kyle L. Holcomb, BS Sheena Mitchell, BS Steven A. Sills, BS Ashley Ann Holmes, BS Nathan Tomas Molinar, BS Demarcus Rayshon Smith, BS As you pursue your career in the field of education, know that you have chosen one of the most Ladaja Darnecia Honora, BS Miller Don Montgomery, BS Leah Jane Smith, BS important, impactful professions our country has to offer. We commend you on this choice and know that Kaleb Joseph Hrncir, BS Dillion Kordell Moore, BS Andy Vannarin Sonn, BS Amy Elena Jackson, BS Bianca Lizette Moreno, BS Enrique Veloz Souza, BS you will have a positive influence on the future of our nation, our communities, and our children. As an Carey Jude Jenkins Jr., BS Christina Sethe Munnings, BS Tyler Jacobson Spjut, BS educator you will face a variety of challenges. You will also possess limitless opportunities to truly touch Jazmine Maritza Johnson, BS Jessica Munoz, BS Kasie Danielle Swanson, BS Lakita V. Johnson, BS Ryan Le Nguyen, BS Camille Nicholle Tejada, BS the future and to make a difference. Our hope for you as you graduate from the College of Education Mitchell W. Johnson, BA Fredi A. Ojeda, BA Corey Harrrell Thompson, BS is that you always dare greatly, that you move forward after your graduation celebrations today and Lindsey Carrol Joiner, BS Christian Julian Pedraza, BA Akpaffiong Mayen Tisdel, BS begin a career marked by caring, service, and integrity. Jerren Roshun Jones, BS Christian Thomas Petrov, BS Michelle Umanzor, BA Robert Gregory Justesen, BS Eric Bernard Pouncy, BS Xavier Alexander Wallace, BS Danielle Lauren Knowles, BS Austin William Powers, BS Divonte R. Wilkins, BS We challenge you to embrace this responsibility and use the tools and skills you have developed at Macee Don Knowles, BA Carlos Manuel Pozo, BA Cody Ray Willard, BS EDUCATION Sam Houston State University to give of yourself in the greatest way possible. Be the type of educator Chloe Symone Littleton, BS Jordyn Abril Rachal, BS Lamarkus Willins, BS Emilio Lopez, BS Joshua Ramirez, BS Jai Wilson, BS OF COLLEGE that, when the next generation of students is asked who made a lasting difference in their lives, the Issac E. Lugo, BA Ryan Rene Ramos, BS Takoya Raiquel Wiltz, BS person they think of is you. The opportunity is yours, and we know you are ready. Enjoy the journey! Silvia Lorena Magana, BA Victor Reyna, BA Lisa Mechell Wingo, BS Dante Martinez, BA Kyle L. Rivers, BS Diana Marisol Martinez, BS Cecily Marie Robledo, BA Dr. Stacey L. Edmonson, Dean

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

The open book and the lamp of knowledge represent the departments, which embody the value of literacy and education. The yellow represents Library Science. The royal blue at the bottom represents the PhD degree. The light blue at the top signifies the EdD degree, and is the hood color for education in general.

12 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 13 DOCTORAL DEGREES Caroline Colom Vasquez, MA Salma Martinez, BS Amanda Renee Scott, BS Jaime Rachelle Vezurk, MLS Kennedi Annette Mathews, BS Makala Siner, BS Valerie Michella Tharp Byers, EdD Sekineh Naz Nasiri, EdD Christy Beth Wagers, MA Allison Nicole Nichols, BS Mariah Olutoyin Siner, BS Self-Perceptions of Adjunct Faculty About Their Roles at a Adult Refugee Language Learners’ Perceptions in Literature Brian Dane Williams ll, MEd Marishia Nicholle Nichols, BS Justin Alexzander Smith, BS Select Community College System Circles to Support Reading Comprehension and Reduce Foreign Cheryl Tully Williams, MEd Marie K. Nicknish, BS Nicole Amber Smith, BS Chair: Dr. Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie Language Anxiety Karen Nicole Williams, MLS Lacy Rae Pearson, BS Janee Paige Steger, BS Chair: Dr. Lory Haas Nichole C. Witt, MEd Brittni Kay Peterson, BS Chelsea Genora Stuckey, BS Shelly Johanson Landreth, EdD Abbey Jean Woelmer, MEd Michelle Renee Polich, BS Ashley Elizabeth Surbrook, BS The Effects of the Secondary Fluency Routine on the Fluency Amber Nicole Sechelski, EdD Katelynn Mae Woods, MEd Chloe Alyese Requenez, BS Tiffany Viray Turek, BS and Comprehension of Struggling Secondary Readers Select Women Academic Advisors’ Experiences with Emotional Michael Robert Zaruba, MEd Danielle Marie Rojas, BS Alexis Monae Woods, BS Chair: Dr. Chase Young Labor in Forming Relationships with Undergraduate Students Kaetlyn Renee Sandoval, BS Chair: Dr. Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie BACHELOR DEGREES Kristin Amy Malloy, EdD Grit-Based Curriculum and Experiences of Community Rena Gayle Strope, PhD Elaina Carole Berger, BS College Students with Executive Functioning Challenges: The Lived Experiences of Counselors-in-Training Developing Monica Kalin Bodley, BS A Collective Case Study a Theoretical Orientation Kendall Meadows Bordelon, BS Chair: Dr. Rebecca M. Bustamante Chair: Dr. Richard C. Henriksen Kelsey Lynn Brooke, BS Kari Nicole Bush, BS Jaime Michelle Cummings, BS Jordan Taylor Danna, BS Claire Nicole Depenning, BS Chelsea Danielle Fernandez, BS MASTER DEGREES Rachel Leigh Gregory, MEd Janet Gulley Myers, MA Nicole Fernandez, BS Lauren Christina Grey, MEd Katlyn N. Nelson, MEd Karen Judith Garcia, BS Jennifer Denise Almaguer, MEd Le’Asia Qe’Anna Harrell, MEd Monica Maria Orrego, MA Joanna Gonzalez, BS Roberta L. Amidei, MA Avery Hartwell, MA John Patrick Patterson, MEd Alexiz Mitchell Gutierrez, BS Wilbert Lee Banks, MEd Sandra Perez Henagan, MEd Karley Paige Pecosky, MEd Elizabeth Anne Hartman, BS Billie Don Beard, MA Dennis Bernard Henderson, MEd Angela Kristeen Perry, MA Taylor Lauren Hitt, BS Elsa Blanco, MEd William Randall Hicks, MEd Alexis Albertine Pokorny, MLS Fallon Reed Johnston, BS Kristina Guia Bland, MLS Ebonee A. Hill, MEd Suzan Rahhal, MEd Marielle Joan King, BS Tanisha Renea Brazil, MA Emily Dawn Hoffman, MLS Christina Ramos, MA Avery Ranae Long, BS Steven Hunter Brown, MA Misty Jessee Horne, MA Tammy Alexie Ramos, MA Michela Cheyenne Marshall, BS Michelle Hichkam Burr, MEd Susana Raquel Hyner, MEd Matthew Dean Rhody, MEd Nidia Idalia Bustamante, MEd Madelaine Beridon Johnson, MA Laura Lee Rima, MEd Rolando Cajina, MEd Cleveland Jones, MA Morgan Leigh Roach, MEd Briana De Shawn Campbell, MEd Michelle L. Krishack, MEd Aimee Lynn Roebuck, MEd Catherine Elizabeth Cantrall, MEd Rachael Hui Cen Krummel, MEd Carmen Miryam Romero Motta, MEd OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS Kamarie Breann Carter, MA Rachael L. Lange, MA Mary Kim Rougeau-Green, MA Yuri Castilleja, MLS Molly Ann Leachman, MEd Virginia Salcedo, MLS The Alumni Association is your Bearkat connection and exists to serve and sustain the Sam Houston State University alumni network. Roberto Clemente Cavazos, MEd Gregory Alan Lincoln, MA Leslie Geraldine Sarmiento, MEd The ability to connect with your alumni network is your most valuable SHSU asset—right up there with your degree. Ultimately, Maria Guadalupe Cisneros, MLS Aaron Kyle Litzler, MEd Casey Joanna Schindler, MEd Alex Lee Cockrell, MEd Kimberly Renee Long, MLS Alesia Katherine Schneider, MEd a strong alumni network enhances the value of your SHSU degree. With more than 130,000 living alumni, the best way to stay Kaitlin Alexandra Cornell, MEd Lisa Wilson Lopez, MLS Rachel Maria Schuster, MLS connected and show your Bearkat pride is to join the alumni association. Kari Cheyenne Courtney, MA Ashley Erin Love, MEd Erick E. Seda-Toro, MEd Mary-Alyson Crismon, MEd Tayren Alexander Mangolini-Thomas, MA Nancy Watanave Segovia-Cabrera, MA Download the new SHSU KatApp in the Apple store or Google Play store to manage your alumni association membership and Alicia Rose Markle, MLS Melissa Marie Silerio, MLS Natalie Catherine Cunningham, MA enjoy member only discounts nationwide. Advantages of Alumni Association membership: Alexis Colene Davis, MA Adrianna Laura Martinez, MEd Michelle Vivian Simpson, MLS Veronica S. Martinez, MEd Hannah Renee Smith, MEd Nanette Fay Davis, MA Invitation to special events Alumni publications Alumni discounts (check alumni.shsu.edu for discount listings) Janelle Lyn Durbin, MEd Quentin Wade Mccart, MEd Esteban Solis, MA Alumni networking Monthly Sam e-newsletter Regional Alumni Clubs and Special Interest groups Sheretta Racquel Edwards, MA Natasha Nicole McDaniel, MEd Amy Genene Sparkman, MEd Kelsey Craig Elsby, MEd Anita Geeta Mckeague, MLS Elizabeth Faye Stanley, MEd Randa Kay Faust, MEd Brenda S. Mensah, MEd Kristy Lynn Stepp, MEd Serving the best interest of our members is a top priority, and it is our hope that you find your membership worthy of continuing Katherine Elaine Frenzel, MA Mayra Meza, MEd Andrew Charles Sundin, MEd for years to come. Whether you become a life member at the new graduate rate of $500 (50% off) or choose to renew your Jasmine Lashandra Garcia, MLS Lauren Ashley Mills, MA Jonathan Duane Suttle, MEd Julie Kaler Gassaway, MLS Sarah Elizabeth Woehr Moore, MA Laurel Elizabeth Sweet, MA membership each year, you are important to the Alumni Association and the university. We need your continued support each John W. Glass, MEd Julie Kay Mulkey, MEd Alecia Rashan Thomas, MEd year to ensure SHSU remains an outstanding public university. Dairy Gonzalez, MEd Melissa Miles Murphy, MA Madelyne Psencik Tolliver, MA To contact the SHSU Alumni Association, call 800-283-7478. Or visit us online at alumni.shsu.edu.

14 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 15 DR. RONALD E. SHIELDS, DEAN MASTER DEGREES Cara Lynn Fowler, BFA Alisha Leighann Nichols, BA Aaron Joshua Foxworth, BA Derek Alexander Partida, BA On behalf of the College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication, I offer a hearty congratulations on Alex Richard Brough, MA Elizabeth Granados, BA Cameron Joseph Price, BM Joseph Dwayne Guy, BA Meris Elexa Ramos, BA your accomplishments as a new graduate of Sam Houston State University. As graduates you have Heidi M. Hanes, MA Ryan Matthew Miller, MA Richard Peter Heiges, BA Scott Michael Randolph, BM practiced and sharpened your intellect and expanded your understandings of the arts or media in a Donielle Yvonne Montgomery, MM Lisette Marivel Hernandez, BA Kelsey Brianne Rosemeyer, BA global context. You are ready for your future and we challenge you to find and live your passions. Amy Celeste Huerta, BA Adriana Sofia Salazar Nunez, BA BACHELOR DEGREES Darian Thomas Huynh, BA Justin Janeff Sheppard, BA This graduation ceremony, marks a clear transition in your life as you continue your journey towards Makenzie Nicole Isom, BA Jillian Kay Strickland, BM Tristyn Elizabeth Allen, BA Moriah Jean Johnson, BA Jacqueline Paulette Swan, BA your life goals—every ending becomes a beginning. We urge you to take time today to pause and Silas Frank Banda, BA Zoe Undine Judkins, BM Veronica Tienda, BM send thanks to your supportive family and friends, faculty and staff, those individuals who “went the Molly Michelle Beahm, BM Rosemary Louise Krenek, BM Yu Ling Yeh, BFA Cameron Shane Miller, BA Ryan Peter Zetzsche, BA extra mile” to help you balance your student workload and life responsibilities. Tatiana Georgetta Brown, BA Nicole Elizabeth Colunga, BA Adam Richard Moffett, BA Robert Frost reminds us that life teaches a hard lesson: We have to “learn to let go of the hands” as we move from one stage of life to the next. This graduation marks one of these times of letting go. Fortunately, the poet also reminds us that we are never forced to “let go of the heart” as we journey

COLLEGE OF COLLEGE forward through life. With this sentiment, I urge you to keep in touch. Let us know what life brings as you explore your future and don’t be afraid of new beginnings and challenges.

Remember you will always have a home at Sam Houston State University and within the classrooms and stages, rehearsal rooms, production shops, and media studios of the College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication. COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE Mark Tuttle, Chair BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EDUCATION HUMANITIES & M. Douglas Berg, Vice Chair Jonathan Breazeale Alma Contreras-Vanegas SOCIAL SCIENCES Dr. Ronald E. Shields, Dean Matthew Wagner, Vice Chair Xiaoman Duan Daphne Johnson Courtney Banks Kathy Hill Mae Lane Leamon Bazil Wally Barnes Kurt Jesswein Joyce McCauley Lee Courtney Angela Buckner DEGREES AWARDED IN THE COLLEGE OF Lei Ji Melinda Miller Hillary Langley Maria Busby FINE ARTS AND MASS COMMUNICATION Steve Johnson Diana Nabors Bernadette Pruitt Edward L. Chatal Animation BFA Mass Communication BA Hadley Leavell Jalene Potter Uzma Quraishi Keith Jenkins Art BA Music BA, BM, MM Juliana Lilly Terry Thibodeaux Stephanie Knific FINE ARTS AND Band Conducting MA Music Therapy BM Bala Maniam Brian Loft MASS COMMUNICATION SCIENCE AND Dance BFA, MFA Musical Theatre BFA Steve Nenninger Christopher Maynard Jonathon Bryson ENGINEERING Digital Media MA Photography BFA Joey Robertson Digital Media Production MFA Studio Art BFA Erin McMillan Nicholas Graves TECHNOLOGY Jeff Strawser Film and T.V. Production BFA Theatre BFA Kevin Morris Robin Johnson Max Coleman Robert Stretcher Graphic Design BFA Juan Nunez Peter Roussel Dustin Gross Laura Sullivan Scott Plugge Ross Guida HEALTH SCIENCES Teresa Ringo CRIMINAL JUSTICE Dwayne Pavelock Laura Burleson The hands hold and present the flame of human creativity. The blue Jimmy Squyers Jr. Daniel Butler Nibert Saltibus Patrick Davis radiant circle represents the dissemination of creative endeavor to the Christopher Standerfer Joan Bytheway Tarek Trad Jennifer Didier Jurg Gerber world at large. In these images the important meaning-making functions Linda James Russell Lundberg of the Fine Arts — Visual Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance — are merged Rosanne Keathley Holly Miller with the many modes of communication that are studied and practiced Jose Santiago Michael Vaughn in the field of mass communication. Rita Watkins FINE ARTS AND MASS COMMUNICATION FINE ARTS

16 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 17 DR. RODNEY C. RUNYAN, DEAN MASTER DEGREES Jessica Jacqueline Garcia, BS Viridiana Ortiz Gutierrez, BA Nicole Aber Gervasio, BS Connie Elizabeth Palmer, BS On behalf of the College of Health Sciences, I wish to congratulate you for this achievement and Bernard Mendoza, MS Christopher Dalton Gilbert, BS Ashley Michelle Parsons, BS significant milestone in your academic life. Whether undergraduate or graduate degree, Santiago Tomas Montoya, MS Kyleigh Jordan Glasper, BS Qieana Qaries Paul, BS Adrianna Elise Gomez, BS Leeann Laware Peacock, BS commencement signals the completion of a formal education. The faculty and staff are confident BACHELOR DEGREES Vanessa Jazmin Guerrero, BS Adrian Elisse Pennick, BS the knowledge, skills, habits, and attitudes refined and acquired during your time here provide a Lauren Elizabeth Guthrie, BS Patricia Perez, BSN Caylan Rene Henry, BA Jalessia Monique Punch, BS foundation to embark on a successful career or further graduate education. Kallie Nicole Acton, BS Jordon Casey Agnew, BS Tanisha Raeshon Herman, BS Cierra Sharde’ Ratliff, BS Ciara Tnae Alley, BS Andrea Hernandez, BS Anthony E. Ray, BS The demand for health sciences’ professionals increases across our local, state, and global communities. Allison Ann Almond, BS Jonathan Hernandez, BS Brittany Nicole Real, BS You are entrusted with promoting health, well-being, and sustainability to an increasingly diverse Kenia Dinora Arevalo, BA Travis Micheal Holley, BS Ryan Stephen Renne, BS Matyson Homerding, BS Royce La’Darious See, BS population. Your responsibilities are great, but you are ready! Deborah Nicole Armenta, BS David Bayerle, BS Afi Maia Howard, BS Keith Allen Shankle, BS Tia Javon Bens-Mahoney, BS Kennedy J. Howard, BS Mutiatu Sanaya Shokunbi, BS With commencement you join the thousands of Bearkats who came before you, leaving their marks on Jenna Elizabeth Bothell, BS Rosa Isela Huerta, BS Shelby Lyn Slade, BS society. The value of your education from Sam Houston State University is measured not by the degree Briana J. Boyce, BA Kelton Jordan Jeffery, BS Jouri Leann Smiley, BS Shondriale Shonta Johnson, BS earned, but how you leverage that degree to positively impact our world. We wish you health and Elizabeth Lakay Boysel, BS Kye Jhane Smith, BS Gerardo Bustamante, BS Kaylee Blake Kelley, BA Courtney Lynne Stanhope, BS success, and hope you come back to visit us in the near future! Percy Carr lV, BS Jennifer Lynette Kirk, BS James Robert Stonegraber, BS Melissa Carreon Garcia, BS Ralee Ann Knowles, BS Shannon Amena Stringer, BS Nina Vitalia Cervantes, BS Timothy Christian Kuhl, BS Krystal Ann Suarez, BS Christin Laine Chavers, BS Michael Christopher Lawrence, BS Sharon Ivanova Tager, BS

COLLEGE OF COLLEGE Kennedy Annies Clay-Howard, BS Kayla Elizabeth LeBlanc, BS Katie Marie Tate, BS Brock Andrew Creighton, BS Jordan Anthony Leon, BS Sha’Dedria T. Thomas, BS Dr. Rodney C. Runyan, Dean Cristina Cruz Cabrera, BS Erin Alexis LeSassier, BS Nekarla Thompson, BS Samantha Jordan Davis, BS Brenda Yesenia Licona Muniz, BS Caroline Yvonne Munguia Velez, BS Lorena Natalie Del Villar, BSN Mallory Lynn Lovett, BA Hunter Michael Welch, BS Marissa Elizabeth Dixon, BS Jasmin Sabrina Lyons, BS Holly Ranae Wentz, BS Roe’Landia Davonna Domingue, BA Jailen Dominique Martin, BS Jada Lane Williams, BS Ryan Drei, BS Jessie T. Mathews, BS Melvin Edward Williams, BS Jamie J. Eckford, BS Megan A. McDonald, BS Courtney J. Wilson, BS Haley Ehgotz, BS Jennifer Marie Mokshefsky, BS Lauren Elyse Winkelmann, BS DEGREES AWARDED IN THE Kaitlyn Noel Elliott, BS Dejanique Deon Nelson, BS Adrianna M. Wooten, BS HEALTH SCIENCES HEALTH COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Autumn Aniece Brooke Falls, BS Sarah Sheila Njeri, BS Madison Taylor Yaklin, BS Shannon Nicole Fields, BS Sierra Danielle Olivo, BS Athletic Training BS Health Care Quality and Safety MS Jennifer Frias, BS Denise Orozco, BS Bilingual Health Care Studies BA Health Sciences BS Dietetics MS Interior Design BA, BS Family and Consumer Science BA, BS, MS Kinesiology BA, BS, MS Fashion Merchandising BA, BS Nursing BSN Food Science and Nutrition BS Public Health BS Food Service Management BA, BS Sport Management MS Health BS, MS Wellness Management BS Health Care Administration BS

The simple shape represents a water droplet or the flicker of a flame. When duplicated, the droplet becomes a lotus flower bud symbolizing long life and purity, while growth is demonstrated by the progression from small to large. The final mark demonstrates the connection of organic and inorganic, moving beyond natural, suggesting science, digital and data. These are all direct representations of our mission.

18 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 19 DR. ABBEY ZINK, DEAN DOCTORAL DEGREES

Congratulations! Today is the beginning of the next exciting chapter of your life. The faculty, staff, Paula Anne Bernhard, PhD Laurel Anne Mattos, PhD students, and administration of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences are proud of you and Guilty Until Proven Innocent: Variables Influencing the Impact The Effect of Callous-Unemotional Traits and Peer Influence of Exonerations on Victims’ Families on Risk-Taking in Delinquent Adolescents your accomplishments. Chair: Dr. Rowland S. Miller Chair: Dr. Craig Henderson

Great success in life rarely is a solo effort. Rather, success most often is the culmination of hard work, Claire Nicole Bryson, PhD Brittany Elizabeth Ridge, PhD perseverance, and a strong support network. As we mark your accomplishments, we also want to The Effect of Time on Competency to Stand Trial Mental Health Profiles and Symptom Validity Concerns Among Evaluation Outcomes Justice-Involved Veterans recognize your family and friends whose encouragement made the difference along the way. Chair: Dr. Marcus T. Boccaccini Chair: Dr. Jorge G. Varela

The academic degree that you earn today will carry you into the future. As you chart the way forward, Dana Leigh Formon, PhD Hsiao-Wem Wang, PhD we urge you to keep the university’s motto in mind: “The Measure of a Life is its Service.” Know Where You Are to Guide Where You’re Going: A Survey Offending Trajectories Among Sex Offenders in Taiwan of Risk-Need-Responsibility Treatment Practices in Juvenile Chair: Dr. Jorge G. Varela Again, congratulations! We’re honored to have been your academic home at Sam Houston State Correctional Programs Chair: Dr. Craig Henderson University and wish you the best with your future endeavors. Hyemin Jeon, PhD We look forward to staying in touch in the coming years. Variants of Psychopathy Among Korean Male Offenders Chair: Dr. Jorge G. Varela COLLEGE OF COLLEGE

Dr. Abbey Zink, Dean MASTER DEGREES William C. Fugate, BA Rebekah Elizabeth Primrose, BA Alma L. Garnica, BA Daisy Ramirez, BA Andrew Stephen Deleon, MA Miata Monique Givens, BS Ryan Nicholas Ramser, BA Aaron Holland, MA Shanna R. Goodman, BA Jordan Caroline Register, BS Michael Morgan Prince, MA Darby Lynn Goodwin, BS Makenzie Renard, BA Cori Alice Robinson, MA Lilly Rosa Guidry, BS Andres Gomez Rendon lV, BA Alexandra Gryparis Harbin, BS Tiffany Michelle Robinson, BS Julianne Eckart Hare, BS Cecily Marie Robledo, BA BACHELOR DEGREES Robert Hobbs, BA Roberto Jesus Rodriguez, BA Ashlyn Gayle Holder, BA Dakota W. Rogers, BS DEGREES AWARDED IN THE Laneicia L. Abbs, BA Tessa Noelle Huber, BS Savanah Jade Scott, BA COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Jennifer W. Adams, BS Nicolas Alexander James, BS Derreck Sicola, BA Emily Grace Allen, BA Reed Benjamin James, BS Michael Robert Singletary, BA Clinical Psychology MA, PhD Philosophy BA Anthony J. Almanza, BA Rachel Marie Janca, BS Ethan Cole Stanford, BS Communication Studies BA, BS, MA Political Science BA, BS, MA Baile Morgan Anderson, BA Victoria E. Kelly, BS Autumn Eileen Stell, BS Creative Writing, Editing, and Publishing MFA Psychology BS, MA Jacob Andrew Atkins, BS Kolbee Alexandria Kirtley, BS Hannah Morgen Stitt, BA English BA, MA Public Administration MPA Hannah Elizabeth Baker, BS Colleen Nicole Krueger, BA Jake Corbin Terry, BS French BA School Psychology SSP Breanna Marie Bird, BS Cody Matthew LeBlanc, BA Nicholas Paul Van Kampen, BA History BA, BS, MA Sociology BA, BS, MA Sara Ashley Blackwell, BS Jennifer Erin Lucas, BS Makayla Aurora Vargas, BS Jessica Marie Lyons, BA Maegan Faith West, BA Liberal Studies BS Spanish BA, MA Kellie E. Blank, BS Jarel Maurice Brown, BA Francis Marie Mahan, BA Tempestt Precious Nicole Williams, BS Katelyn Leigh Brown, BS Mark Anthony Martinez, BA Matthew A. Winn, BA Mystique Nicole Brown, BA Kayshia Brianna Mason, BS Alicia Rose Zaragoza, BS Zenya Y. Butler, BS Julio Victor Melendez, BA The quill connotes the importance of creative endeavors while the ruler Kayla Byerley, BS Nicholas Mellin, BS along the rooftops illustrates a concern with the scientific method. The Tyler James Cash, BS Kaylie Danielle Mooneyham, BS Jorge Alberto Murillo, BS arched lines represent communication and its wide-reaching effects, Elizabeth Paige Conner, BA Paulina Jazmin Contreras, BA John Carlton Nale, BA hovering over the home, which emphasizes the importance of human Casey Jewell Crews, BS Ashley Rae Nelson, BA bonds and of the family’s formative role for the individual. Overlooking all Lauren Elizabeth Cypher, BA Luis Ochoa, BA Karen D. Duffin, BS Lauren Rene Owers, BS of the other symbols are four face profiles representing the celebration of Daniel Vincent Fernandez, BA John-Brandon Pierre, BS the diversity that strengthens each of the disciplines within the college. Kerri Jo Fernandez, BA Beatriz Adriana Polanco, BS HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

20 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SUMMER 2019 21 DR. JOHN B. PASCARELLA, DEAN MASTER DEGREES Taylor Howard, BS Madison Cheyenne Rhodes, BS Jason Thomas Hudnall, BS Ixel Romero, BS On behalf of the College of Science and Engineering Technology, I extend congratulations to you on Elizabeth Ann Brindza, MS Mazlum Ilis, BS Kelsie Breanna Rose, BS your significant accomplishment of completing the requirements for graduation. This is a milestone in Marie Gnann Brownhill, MS Joel Saji Jacob, BS Jerald Dewayne Ross Jr., BS Nicholas C. Carlson, MS Nicholas Warren Jalowy, BS Derek S. Rothganger, BS your life and an achievement in which you can always take pride. Naciye Celebi, MS Jordan Alyssa Johnson, BS Archarida Sajjapala, BS Ty Everett Coleman, MS Pary Elden Johnson, BS Luis Santos lll, BS The College of Science and Engineering Technology incorporates the philosophy of a liberal arts Theresa Lynn Gaskin, MS Yogendra Karki, BS Julissa Ariana Sarmiento, BS education with the training for a position in the scientific community. Thus, your education provides you Hayden Christopher Hays, MS Alan Joseph Kearney, BS Dyllan K. Schaub, BS with the skills of critical thinking and the understanding of diverse cultures along with the knowledge of Lonna Ann Marie Holland, MS Adil Keske, BS Jonathan Cody Serrano, BS Ashlee Louise Kopchak, MAg Batuhan Keskin, BS Tasnim Marie Shakir, BS your scientific field. You are well equipped to become a valuable professional in our society and take Qizhao Li, MS Bailey Allena King, BS Christin Ranon Smith, BS with you the knowledge, experience, and history of this university. I am sure that you will use this Holly Frances Oliva, MS Mitchell A. Kraus, BS Taylor A. Spedden, BS association well and continue to enhance the reputation of our institution. Zachary Webster Pierce, MS James Edwin Kuykendall, BS Suraj Bikram Thapa, BS Waruni Geethika Kumari Senanayake, MS Zachary Charles Lee, BS Stewart Wayne Thielemann, BS It is with great pride that the College of Science and Engineering Technology and Sam Houston State Kristelle Asia Walls, MS Derek James Lemons, BS Laura Electa Thieme, BS Ajone R. Little, BS James Ryan Tomeny, BS COLLEGE OF COLLEGE University confer upon you a degree. You are now a professional representative of the College of BACHELOR DEGREES Samuel Todd Lyle, BS Adam Kent Traylor, BS Science and Engineering Technology and I am sure that our reputation is in good hands. Addison Lee Martindale, BS Anthony Dwayne Upchurch Jr., BS Aaron E. Akens, BS Jacob Boyd Mcginty, BS Cecilia Itzel Valadez, BS Kyle Gregory Allen, BAAS Andrew Gene Meyer, BS Carlos Jose Vazquez, BAAS Duane Michael Almond, BS Mark David Montalbano, BS Bryce Renee Velasquez, BS Amanda Nicole Alvarado, BS Anthony Moreno, BS Zachary Thomas Vern, BS Antoinette Korantema Ansah, BAAS Justin Michael Morrison, BS Destani Rai Villarreal, BS Dr. John B. Pascarella, Dean Destiny Suzanne Barnhill, BAAS Michael Rey Muniz, BS Matthew Wagner, BS Bret Harris Beal, BS Taylor Renee Nolte, BS Robin Christine Welle, BS Adriana Marie Bonin, BS Jose Carlos Olguin, BS Caitlin D. Wesneski, BS DEGREES AWARDED IN THE COLLEGE OF Blakely Hunter Boriskie, BS Chelsea Marisa Page, BS Megan Leann Whitworth, BS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Gregory Thomas Brasier, BS Daylyn Lane Pakebusch, BS Blake Stephen Willis, BS Kyle Scott Bruegging, BS Wyatt J. Pavlicek, BAAS Emma Lynette Winkelmann, BS Agricultural Business BS Digital and Cyber Forensic Science PhD Allison M. Campbell, BAAS Jordan Devon Polk, BS Okan Yildirim, BS Agricultural Communications BS Digital Forensics MS Israel David Campuzano Garnica, BS Graham Andrew Powell, BS Hannah Louise Zapalac, BS Breanna Nicole Provost, BS Caleb Alexander Zavala, BS Agricultural Engineering Technology BS Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology BS Stephanie Caleen Carter, BS Mackenzie Meredith Reich, BAAS Zhengyuan Zhang, BS Agriculture MS Engineering Technology BS Gokhan Cetiner, BS Evan Patrick Challis, BS Animal Science BS Environmental Science BS Jonah Franklin Collier, BS Applied Arts and Sciences BAAS Forensic Chemistry BS Ashley Kathryn Conn, BS Biology BA, BS, MA, MS Geographic Information Systems MS Jordyn Layne Cook, BS Biomedical Sciences BS Geography BA, BS Laura Elise Coonrod, BS Chemistry BS, MS Geology BS Connelly Wayne Cooper, BS Composite Science BS Information Assurance and Security MS Cobey Ray Crosby, BS Computer Software Engineering Technology BS Interdisciplinary Agriculture BS Steven Ray Davis, BS Computing and Information Science MS Mathematics BA, BS, MA, MS Zulimar Del Toro Perez, BS Daelynn Rose Delarosa, BS Computing Science BS Physics BS Guillermo Alejandro Delgado, BS Construction Management BS Plant and Soil Sciences BS Durmus Volkan Doner, BS Design and Development BS Statistics MS Anuradha Tharanga Edirisuriya, BS Digital and Cyber Forensic Engineering Technology BS Sustainable Agriculture and Food Environment MAg Loren Mikayla Eichman, BS Clayton James Ellinwood, BS Tammi L. Farrington, BAAS Jennifer Lizbeth Gonzalez, BS The three columns represent the concept of civilization based on knowledge Jacob Samuel Gothard, BS of the sciences, humanities, and arts. The purple triangles around the edge Garrett Dean Gray, BS represent the disciplines taught in the College of Science and Engineering Misty Michelle Griffin, BAAS Taylor L. Hayes, BS Technology. The stepped levels represent the bachelor, master’s, and Kimberly Ann Heallen, BS doctoral degree programs offered by the College of Science and Christina Gail Hendershot, BS Idalia Kassandra Hernandez, BS Engineering Technology. Gary Lee Holl, BS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

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