• The Official Seal of Wenatchee Valley College •

The seal showcases Wenatchee Valley College’s established year, 1939. A jousting shield in the center of the emblem symbolizes the WVC Knights.

WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE MISSION Wenatchee Valley College enriches North Central Washington by serving educational and cultural needs of communities and residents throughout the service area. The college provides high-quality transfer, liberal arts, professional/technical, basic skills and continuing education for students of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds.

1 -Commencement Speaker - ROCÍO CARRIÓN Rocío’s purpose in life is to inspire. She has been in this country since age six, with roots from México and Nicaragua. Rocío is pursuing a masters degree in Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship at the Harvard Graduate School of Education this fall. She graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Sociology in 2010. She is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of I AM Empowerment LLC, a transformational leadership organization. As an undocumented Latinx womxn of color, Rocío has learned to embrace every challenge, leading her to a life of resiliency and fulfillment. Un consejo que les deja es, “No esperes un segundo más. Pon tus ideas y metas en acción. Tienes que empezar en un lugar, y nunca vas a llegar a tu destino si nunca comienzas tu camino.” - A Message - FROM THE WVC BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees exists to help guide the college in fulfilling its mission. The importance of that mission is never more apparent than at graduation. We take great pride in seeing the students of WVC take ownership of their lives and their futures by pursuing their education. To the Class of 2021, you have our sincere congratulations. This journey toward your education is only the first step toward a brighter future. We cannot wait to see what you accomplish next.

La Junta Directiva existe para ayudar a guiar al colegio en el cumplimiento de su misión. La importancia de esa misión es más evidente que nunca al tiempo de la graduación. Nos enorgullece ver a los estudiantes de WVC tomar control de sus vidas y su futuro al continuar tras su educación. Deseamos dar nuestras más sinceras felicitaciones a la Clase de 2021. Este viaje hacia su educación es sólo el primer paso hacia un futuro más brillante. Estamos ansiosos por ver lo que lograrán a continuación.

TRUSTEES Phyllis Gleasman Wilma Cartagena Steve Zimmerman Tamra Jackson Paula Arno Martinez 2 -CommencementJUNE 18, 2021 Program - Virtual Ceremony Begins...... 5:30 p.m. Find link to ceremonies at wvc.edu/Graduation

National Anthem......

Welcome...... Dr. Chio Flores WVC Vice President, Student Services

Land Acknowledgement...... Livia Millard Omak Multicultural Coordinator and Academic Advisor

Honor Song...... The Citizens

Message from the President...... Dr. Jim Richardson WVC President

President’s Medal...... Dr. Jim Richardson

Commencement Address...... Rocío Carrión Executive Director, I AM Empowerment LLC

Faculty Commencement Address...... Jean Rodgers Omak Business Faculty

Faculty and Graduate Awards...... Dr. Tod Treat WVC Vice President of Instruction

Presentation of the Class of 2021...... Dr. Tod Treat

Student Slides and Videos Presented...... - Land Acknowledgement - Wenatchee Valley College respectfully acknowledges that the campus resides on the traditional territories of the Wenatchi people. The traditional territories of the Colville Tribes extends across eastern Washington and into portions of British Columbia, Oregon and Idaho. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Tribes include the Lakes, Colville, Okanogan, Moses-Columbia, Wenatchi, Entiat, Chelan, Methow, Nespelem, San Poil, Chief Joseph Band of Nez Perce and Palus Indians.

3 -Congratulations - FROM DR. JIM RICHARDSON, WVC PRESIDENT

Every year, I welcome our graduates on stage to shake their hand and congratulate them for their accomplishments. This year, I cannot greet you on stage, but I have never been prouder of our graduates than I am now. Each and every one of you has overcome your own challenges and persisted despite all else to receive the degree, certificate or diploma you are receiving today.

Although we cannot gather this year, know that we are still celebrating you. Not just your accomplishments, but your tenacity, spirit and courage. And know that I am grateful for the time you’ve spent with us and the immeasurable impacts you’ve had on your campus and community.

From all of us here at Wenatchee Valley College to every one of you: Congratulations Class of 2021!

DEL PRESIDENTE-Felicidades DR. JIM RICHARDSON -

Cada año, recibo a nuestros graduados en el escenario para darles la mano y felicitarlos por sus logros. Este año, no podré saludarlos en el escenario, pero jamás he estado más orgulloso de nuestros graduados que en este momento. Cada uno de ustedes ha superado sus propios retos y persistido a pesar de todo para recibir su título, certificado o diploma.

Aunque no podemos reunirnos este año, estén seguros de que los estamos celebrando, no sólo por sus logros, sino por su tenacidad, su espíritu y por su valor. Y sepan que estoy agradecido por el tiempo que pasaron con nosotros y por el enorme impacto que han tenido en su campus y en su comunidad.

De parte de todos nosotros aquí en Wenatchee Valley College les queremos decir a cada uno de ustedes: ¡Felicitaciones Clase de 2021!

4 2021 COMMENCEMENT - Candidates for - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE

Susanne Alexander  Jennifer Dominguez  Wilhelmina Rottler  Winthrop Warden Ellensburg Janette Cortez Kerry Finerty Dana Ulyanchuk  East Wenatchee Chelan Moses Lake Amber Crocker  Holly Griffin Nayely Vega East Wenatchee East Wenatchee Wenatchee Daniela Dircio  Alison Keeler  Taylor Willard  Ephrata Wenatchee Moses Lake

Bethany Long Φ Ellensburg - Candidates for - BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEGREE

Patricio Alvarez  Leonardo Avendano Veronica Equiua Wenatchee Leon  Lopez Venezuela Wenatchee - Candidates for - ASSOCIATE IN ARTS AND SCIENCES DEGREE Erin Aamold Patricia Almanza Brenda Arreola Wenatchee East Wenatchee Zepeda Omar Abou-Ammo Maxwell Amadio East Wenatchee East Wenatchee Quincy Maria Arroyo Melissa Aguila Bianca Anaya-Cabrera  Wenatchee Salinas, CA Wenatchee Adrienne Asilo Jairo Aguilar-Solorio  Natalie Andreas Chelan Wenatchee Yakima Alexis Auvil  Isaac Aguirre Samuel Angerstein Wenatchee Gutierrez Wenatchee Mayra Avila-Ochoa Wenatchee Brittany Arciga Wenatchee Cassandra Alaniz East Wenatchee Nancy Avina Wenatchee Emilia Ariñez de la Vega Wenatchee Kimberly Alejandrez Wenatchee Gavin Ayers Wenatchee Yasmin Kennewick Emma Allen  Arredondo Avila Shjon Balauro Wenatchee Wenatchee Omak

 Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Faculty o President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa 5 2021 COMMENCEMENT

Uriel Balderas Daniel Bonilla Irvin Casique Wenatchee Royal City Wenatchee Jorianne Balls  Keegan Bosman Ezequiel Castillo Diaz Coeur d’Alene, ID Wenatchee East Wenatchee Gladiola Bañuelos  Kiersten Boyack Isabel Cecil  Chelan Hooper Wenatchee Gabriella Bartlett Zachary Boyle  Orlando Cervantes East Wenatchee Wenatchee Wenatchee Justin Bates Elizabeth Bravo Julizia Cervantes Hayden, ID Cheney East Wenatchee Allyson Bates  Zita Bravo  Taylin Chamberlin West Jordan, UT Wenatchee Wenatchee Nikolas Bauman  Sergio Bravo Carbajal  Annie Chavez-Gomez  East Wenatchee East Wenatchee Chelan Jenica Beaver Rose  Noe Briseno-Alvarado Olivia Christensen East Wenatchee East Wenatchee East Wenatchee Krishia Dianne Taran Brown  Morgan Colvin  Bendol Quincy Peshastin Cashmere Ian Brown Kadince Compton  Jacqueline Benegas  East Wenatchee Wenatchee Chelan Andreas Broxson  Leonel Coria-Coria Audrey Benge  Wenatchee East Wenatchee Wenatchee Joshua Burnett Rylee Cox  Gracie Benrud  Wenatchee East Wenatchee Wenatchee Amy Burtcher Jonah Cox Jasmin Bernal Boise, ID Wenatchee East Wenatchee Morgan Burts Coby Cruickshank Nadia Bernal Wenatchee Wenatchee East Wenatchee Matthew Bush  Cascade Crum Faith Bernhardt Wenatchee Manson Wenatchee Koehl Bussert Φ Ricky Cruse III Wenatchee Rainier Madison Bertram Φ Graham Anissa Bustos Colby Crutcher  Caden Bettencourt Bridgeport Entiat Wenatchee Jose Camarillo Aviles  Estephani Cruz Ellesia Bidleman  Wenatchee Ponce East Wenatchee Kevin Campos Santana Mattawa Kiennah Blair Wenatchee Lucero Cuevas  East Wenatchee Katie Cannata  East Wenatchee Ruben Blanco Wenatchee Adriana Cuevas Richard Cano Espinoza   Sandoval Wenatchee West Covina, CA Wenatchee Kyler Bokma Paloma Casas Taylor Dahl East Wenatchee Wenatchee Ephrata

 Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Faculty 6 o President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa 2021 COMMENCEMENT

Wade Dahl  Karina Espinoza Rosa Garcia Mejia Entiat Cashmere East Wenatchee Paisley Daly John Esquivel Mireya Garibay- East Wenatchee Brewster Galvan  Bradley Daniels Sabriena Estes  Chelan East Wenatchee Chelan Joseph Gerak  Skylar Dawe  Isabella Evans Wenatchee East Wenatchee Chelan Isabel Gil  Elina Day  Kayla Evans East Wenatchee Wenatchee Wenatchee Brenda Gil-Munoz Andrea Day Aidan Fadich Wenatchee Wenatchee Wenatchee Isabella Gilreath Sharratt DeLong  Gracie Falk Leavenworth Wenatchee Wenatchee Samarah Givens Nathan DeVries  Jennifer Felipe Cashmere East Wenatchee Wenatchee Jahda Gladin Eli Dickes Rylee Fischer Φ East Wenatchee Chelan East Wenatchee Xitlaly Gomez Caden Doggett Jacob Fletcher Entiat Chelan Omak Flor Gonzalez  Joseph Dorey  Hannah Wenatchee Wenatchee Flores-Gonzalez  Abelardon Gonzalez Kymani Downer Wenatchee Rosario Wenatchee Heidy Flores-Soto Peshastin Breann Drorbaugh Wenatchee Nathalie Wasilla, AK Tucker Fogelson Gonzalez-Fajardo Emely Duran Chelan East Wenatchee Wenatchee Luis Fonseca Daniel Goodwill Keturah Duston  Leavenworth Wenatchee Cashmere Kylee Foster  Nickolas Grams  Brandi Eldridge Wenatchee Wenatchee East Wenatchee Kamryn Fowler Olivia Gray  Krista Elliott  Wenatchee East Wenatchee Wenatchee Skyler Fuog Daisy Griffith Φ Brooke Elsensohn  Wenatchee Peshastin East Wenatchee Berenice Gamez Danielle Guerrero Hideki Endo  Gomez Wenatchee Chiba, Japan Bridgeport Karyme Guerrero  Cody Enloe  Fernando Garcia East Wenatchee Leavenworth Wenatchee Jacquelin Guerrero Wyatte Erdmann Mayra Garcia East Alberdin  East Wenatchee Wenatchee Abigail Escalante Quincy Cecilia Garcia Mata Carlos Guerrero Walla Walla East Wenatchee Alverdin  Entiat

 Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Faculty o President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa 7 2021 COMMENCEMENT

Jade Gundersen Miriam Yesenia Lopez Wenatchee Jimenez-Rocha Wenatchee Lillian Gyde Bridgeport Luis Lopez Wenatchee Kannie Leavenworth Nikoli Habek Odalis Lopez Jimenez-Vazquez  Leavenworth East Wenatchee East Wenatchee Trenton Hallman  Cole Johnson Gabriela Lopez Isidro East Wenatchee Spokane Valley Quincy Jayden Hanson  Emilee Johnson Jovana Lopez Lugo Wenatchee Wenatchee Entiat Cadence Harden  Summer Jones Mireya East Wenatchee Rock Island Lopez-Mercado  Quinn Hausman Izaak Kappenman  East Wenatchee Chelan East Wenatchee Sarah LorenzenΦ Kellen Hausmann Elliot Kiesz Leavenworth Wenatchee Wenatchee Grace Lovell Rebecca Hernandez Olivia Kile Manson Bridgeport Cashmere Myah Lowe Alonso Hernandez Mackenzie Kleyn Cashmere Royal City Wenatchee Zachary Lykken Starr Hernandez Conrad Lake Wenatchee Wenatchee Wenatchee Matthew Maas Jennifer Brandon Launer East Wenatchee Hernandez-Aceves Cashmere Omar Marquez Bridgeport Yessica Laurel Chelan Rylee Hersh Wenatchee Angela Martinez East Wenatchee Benjamin Leid  East Wenatchee Allexandra Heston Corvallis Gabriela Martinez  Quincy Celeste Lewis Wenatchee Brendon Hill  Pocatello Yatzari Missoula, MT Elizabeth Lewis  Martinez-Guerra Ava Holmes Wenatchee East Wenatchee Pozzouli, Italy Catherine Like  Olivya Mathews  Jennifer Howell Entiat Wenatchee Manson Corey Linscott  Madison McGee Nyah Hughes  Wenatchee East Wenatchee Wenatchee Joseph Locatelli  Isabella McKean Emily Husted  Wenatchee Leavenworth East Wenatchee Zachary Lofgren Jared McVicker Cody Irby Rainier Wenatchee Wenatchee Garrett Long  Jamie Jacob James Wenatchee Medel-Valdovinos Wenatchee Isabelle Lopez Bridgeport Wenatchee

 Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Faculty 8 o President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa 2021 COMMENCEMENT

Kassandra Luis Murillo Sotelo Rosa Pacheco Φ Medina Ibarra Leavenworth Wenatchee East Wenatchee Olga Marisol Pacheco  Eleno Murillo-Rodriguez Wenatchee Mendez-Pineda East Wenatchee Jojo Pacubas  Chelan Grace Musser Kahului, HI Maria Mendoza Wenatchee Paityn Paine  East Wenatchee Johannes Myhre Wenatchee Wendy Mendoza Wenatchee Erick Pamatz-Mejia Monitor Sauviah Myrbo  Brewster Araceli Mendoza Waterville Joshua Partee Ayala Brandi Naranjo Waterville East Wenatchee Wenatchee Alita Paus Jack Mitchell Luis Navarrete Wenatchee Wenatchee Malaga Jake Pearsons  Lyndi Moir Anna Neace East Wenatchee Wenatchee Wenatchee Victoria Penning Emma Monnin Alicia Neely Wenatchee Wenatchee Wenatchee Kenneth Evangeline Newell Perez-Esquivel Jamie Monroe Φ Lind Wenatchee East Wenatchee Brenda Montes-Mora Alyssa Newell Gavynn Peterson Wenatchee Wenatchee Chelan Gilberto Mora-Arceo Ryan Nguyen Lissbet Chelan Falls East Wenatchee Pina-Calderon Daisy Mora-Canchola Vivian Nguyen  Entiat East Wenatchee East Wenatchee Sydnee Pixlee  Abigail Morales Kimberly Nila  Ephrata Wenatchee Brewster Haven Ploch Jose Morelos Kelsea Nunes  Wenatchee East Wenatchee Zillah Grace Pope Nathan Morgan Tania Ocampo CastroΦ Wenatchee East Wenatchee Wenatchee Austin Popoff  Elizabeth Morgan Alejandra East Wenatchee East Wenatchee Olivera Pimentel Melody Portillo-Nava Nathan Morgan Rock Island Wenatchee Buckeye, AZ Yolanda Olvera Kaden Potter Bree Mosher Brewster Wenatchee Wenatchee Sayda Olvera Rodriguez  Joshua Poulson Φ Megan Moyers  East Wenatchee Wenatchee East Wenatchee Cassandra Osborne Φ Luccia Powers  Maria Mullen East Wenatchee Cashmere Waterville Erik Owen Travis Prey Jose Murillo Wenatchee Waterville Malaga

 Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Faculty o President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa 9 2021 COMMENCEMENT

Colton Quinn  Jaqueline Anahi Santacruz Chelan Rodarte-Banuelos Garcia Ernestina Quinones Wenatchee Wenatchee Rodriguez Jessica Rodriguez Allsion Santeford  Entiat Quincy East Wenatchee Kevin Quinteros  Gabriel Rodriguez Lizbeth Sarabia  Wenatchee Wenatchee Wenatchee Spencer Radke  Vanessa Rodriguez Samantha East Wenatchee Herrera  Schaapman Christian Ramirez Peshastin Quincy Wenatchee Isacc Rosales Megan Schlaman Φ Rosemarie Ramos  East Wenatchee East Wenatchee East Wenatchee Maria Rosales Olivia Schroeder  Gisselle Wenatchee East Wenatchee Ramos Guerrero  Elise Rothlisberger  Eric Sembritzky Wenatchee Chelan Wenatchee Elkeblu Reiter  Litzy Ruelas Maria Serrano Manson Wenatchee Navarro Φ Kara Richards Theresa Ruggiero Wenatchee Wenatchee Pateros Kory Shaw River Richards Soraya Ruiz-Figueroa Ridgefield Cashmere Wenatchee Sarah Simmons Drew Richardson  Aria Rumley-Wells  Chelan Spokane Wenatchee Diego Sitio Herrera Chase Richmond Mia Rylaarsdam  Wenatchee East Wenatchee Wenatchee Aden Slade  Emily Richmond Φ Natasha Salas Chelan East Wenatchee East Wenatchee Maddelyn Smith Brisarenagua Rivera  Mia San Nicolas  Enitat Manson Hagatna, Guam Samantha Smith Yomara Rivera Ninfa Sanchez-Garibay Wenatchee Quincy Wenatchee Stefani Solorio  Nadia Rivera Rosemary East Wenatchee Wenatchee Sanchez-Gonzalez Hector Lizbeth East Wenatchee Solorio Cendejas Rivera-Estrada  Michelle Wenatchee Acatan de Las Piñas, Mexico Sanchez-Rosete  Zoë Sones Chad Robinson East Wenathcee East Wenatchee Cashmere Paulina Desiree Stein Briseida Robles Sanchez-Velazquez Leavenworth Barajas East Wenatchee Shelby Stimmel Mattawa Madison Sanford Wenatchee Israel Rocha Malaga Julia Stone Φ Wenatchee Wenatchee

 Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Faculty 10 o President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa 2021 COMMENCEMENT

Josephine Story Φ Luigi Valdivia  Jaden Williams East Wenatchee East Wenatchee Chelan Kalista Strickland  Ana Valdovines Mykel Willms Wenatchee Covarrubias Ellensburg Reece Suarez Wenatchee Sarah Wilsey  Wenatchee Evan VanderSluis Stehekin Megan Sumerlin  East Wenatchee Breann Wilson  Walla Walla Iris Vargas Waterville Zoe Sundet  Hernandez Cattleya Woodworth East Wenatchee Wenatchee East Wenatchee Caed Suzelis Morgan Wright  Alexis Vasquez  Newton Falls, OH Entiat East Wenatchee Perla Tejada-Giles  Tiana Vazquez Caleb Wulfman Manson East Wenatchee Leavenworth Emmanuel Tejeda Carlos Vega Samanta Yanez Rosales Wenatchee Alvarez Cashmere Jaquelin Velazco Brewster Rachel Thrapp Wenatchee Natalie Yarbrough Wenatchee Jair Verduzco  East Wenatchee Ricardo Wenatchee Devin York Torres Herrera Esmeralda Villa Rock Island Piper Younie Brewster Magaña   Brisa Tovar Meza Manson Snohomish Eric Zaldivar Entiat Emily Villalobos  Lizette Trejo-Bernal Leavenworth Wenatchee Bridgeport Ashley Ward Noemi Zaldivar Tyler Trim Omak Sanchez Wenatchee Katelynn Warman Wenatchee Saul Trujillo Wenatchee Nayely Zavala  Chelan Hernandez Jadyn Weber Φ East Wenatchee Wenatchee Julissa Zavala Shumpei Tsurukawa Elisa Weber Melendrez Fukuoka, Japan Wenatchee Wenatchee Shelby Tuggle Victor Welton Ana Zavala Morales East Wenatchee Wenatchee Wenatchee Courtney Ulrich Emma Wendorf  Alejandro Zigala Wenatchee Wenatchee Wenatchee Annalyse Logan West  Jaelyn Zuniga-Diaz Uvalle Rodriguez  East Wenatchee Quincy Manson McKenna White  Juan Wenatchee Uvalle-Echeverria Jr Malia Whitmore  Chelan Tonasket

 Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Faculty o President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa 11 2021 COMMENCEMENT - Candidates for - ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE - TRANSFER DEGREE

•••••••••••••• Business Computer Technology ••••••••••••••

Concepcion Diaz Ramirez p Jack Feeney Wenatchee Waterville •••••••••••••••••••••• Criminal Justice ••••••••••••••••••••• Jack Knighten Allie Lopez-Montes Jose Morelos Wenatchee Cashmere Wenatchee Noemi Lopez  Teija Mackie  Elkeblu Reiter  Quincy Lincoln City Manson

•••••••••••••••••• Early Childhood Education •••••••••••••••

Ricardo Angel Carly Harris p Nora Valle  Wenatchee Tacoma Wenatchee Yukiko Sanford Entiat

•••••••••••••••••••••••• Graphic Design ••••••••••••••••••••

Sasha Cooper  Danielle Johnston Noel Menzel Wenatchee Wenatchee Malaga Mia Lopez  Leavenworth ••••••••••••••••••• Pharmacy Technician ••••••••••••••••••• Sofia Escobedo Manuel Jaramillo Wenatchee Wenatchee - Candidates for - ASSOCIATE IN BUSINESS - TRANSFER DEGREE

Ashley Agren  Hernandez-Zafra Jessica Potter Hooper, UT Quincy Wenatchee Allyson Bates  Danali Landin-Cortes Yuriko Robles West Jordan, UT Cashmere Wenatchee Maria Briceno Amanda McGhee Taylor Smith Rodriguez Wenatchee Wenatchee Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela Maria Munguia Jorge Vargas Kylee Foster  East Wenatchee Rock Island Wenatchee Fernando Negrete Diaz  Cathryn Villa  Nuvia Godina Quincy East Wenatchee Wenatchee Jennifer Perez  Rafael Giselle Chelan Zuniga-Sanchez Wenatchee  Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Faculty 12 o President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa 2021 COMMENCEMENT - Candidates for - ASSOCIATE IN NURSING - TRANSFER DEGREE

Maya Aguigui Mikaela Hoyer Φ Claire Rader  Wenatchee Cashmere Wenatchee Eli Aguilar David James  Kirsten Raine  Burlington Forth Worth, TX Wenatchee Kaelan Barber Craig Johnston  Crystal Rang Wenatchee Windsor, ME Soap Lake

Biuly Bibbens Φ Emery Landers  Noe’ Robles Wenatchee Snohomish Wenatchee Kiersten Boyack Kenzi Madland Luis Rodriguez p Hooper, UT Wenatchee Wenatchee Carly Bozett Matthew Maestas  Yesenia Solano  Wenatchee Chico, CA Kewanee, IL Christopher John Manning  Linzy Stone  Cantrell Leavenworth Gig Harbor Wenatchee Faith Nicolas Brandy Tousciuk  Michaela Childress Cashmere Wenatchee East Wenatchee Brianna Nunn Vanessa Urquilla Krysten Cleek Wenatchee Wenatchee Wenatchee Angelo Ortega Bethany Wagner  Joseph Dahlike Cashmere Cashmere Orondo Drew Page  Emilia Cyrus Desmarais  Wenatchee Wingard-Phillips  Wenatchee Keely Pingree Seattle Niles Desmarais  Snohomish Raquel Wisemore  Chelan Mariana Puyu Malaga Rylei Franks Moses Lake Megan Yanda  Soap Lake Makenzie Radcliffe  Webster City, IA Breanna Gustafson  Wenatchee Cashmere - Candidates for - ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES DEGREE

Taryn Bennett Nicole Maloney Madalyne Nissen  Cle Elum Wenatchee East Wenatchee Jade Gundersen Awbrey May Yasmin Pedrizco Wenatchee Wenatchee Alvarado  Mia Lopez  Christa McCormick Φ Wenatchee Leavenworth Tonasket

 Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Faculty o President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa 13 2021 COMMENCEMENT - Candidates for - ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE - TRANSFER DEGREE Kimberly Alejandrez Emilio Garcia Salvador Wenatchee Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Martinez Chavarin Leonardo Gabriela Garcia Pascual  Ephrata Avendano Leon  Wenatchee Gavin McCabe Venezuela Aaron Gibson  Cashmere Everett Madison Carpenter  Karlee Norton Φ Wenatchee Addison Hoffman  Wenatchee Karla Cazarez Arrez Cashmere Austin Popoff  East Wenatchee Luis Huerta Soto  East Wenatchee Brewster Hideki Endo  Rebecca Puckett Φ Wenatchee Madelyn Larson Φ Leavenworth Kyle Evans East Wenatchee Leticia Rios East Wenatchee Juan Linarez Wenatchee Victoria Fonseca Rock Island Karina Tobar Leavenworth Shakira Lopez Lugo Seattle Bryce Fowler Entiat Jadyn Wertz  Malaga Owen Massey Wenatchee Leavenworth - Candidates for - ASSOCIATE OF TECHNICAL SCIENCE DEGREE ••••••••••••••••••••••• Accounting •••••••••••••••••••••••

Concepcion Diaz Michelle Evans o Gabriela Sandoval Ramirez p Oak Harbor Rodriguez Wenatchee Chelan ••••••••••••••••• Automotive Technology •••••••••••••••••• Chasen Peart Timothy Smithwick Wenatchee Soldotna, AK

••••••••••••••••••••••••• Business •••••••••••••••••••••••••

Reyna Gianni Maldonado  Cathryn Villa  Herrera-Pacheco Wenatchee West Jordan, UT Leavenworth

•••••••••••••• Chemical Dependency Studies ••••••••••••••• Teanna Alford Brianne Marker Cynthia Nguyen Wenatchee Wenatchee Post Falls, ID

Matea Flores Lori Reyna Φ Malaga Cashmere

 Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Faculty 14 o President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa 2021 COMMENCEMENT

•••••• Computer Technology-Network Administration •••••••

Grace Lovell Φ Leif Long Ronald Vincent Φ Manson Chelan Wenatchee Devin Baughman  Shea Morgan  Timothy Campbell Peshastin Leavenworth Leavenworth Katelyn Firth  Andrew Pfiefle Juan Mendez Jr  East Wenatchee Wenatchee Wenatchee Reyna Kyle Rush April Sands Herrera-Pacheco East Wenatchee Monitor Leavenworth Josiah Suarez Victor Trujillo Jonathan Higgins  Wenatchee Wenatchee Wenatchee •••••••••••••••••••••• Criminal Justice •••••••••••••••••••••

Jack Knighten Colin Kozma Hannah Soelter  Wenatchee Wenatchee Wenatchee

Ruth Ponce Φ Wenatchee •••••••••••••••••• Early Childhood Education ••••••••••••••• Daniela Carrillo Maria Tapia Brewster East Wenatchee

•••• Environmental Systems & Refrigeration Technology •••• Carlos Herrera Luis Pardo Ohara Molinero Leavenworth San Jose CA Wenatchee Mark Shelton  Moses Lake

••••••••••••••••••••••• Fire Science ••••••••••••••••••••••• Timothy Bowen Joshua Seal Nicholas Simonson Prosser Wenatchee Moses Lake

••••••••••••• Industrial Technology - Machining •••••••••••••

Karl Dietrich  Conner Harlow Nicolas Jones Wenatchee Wenatchee Wenatchee

•••••••••••••• Medical Laboratory Technology ••••••••••••••

Dayan Acevedo Men- William Samp  Sulema Quintero dez  Astoria, OR Figueroa  Bogotá, Colombia Jon Turner Quincy Blanca Ramos Canton, North Carolina Erika Sheridan East Wenatchee Sandy Preciado Milton-Freewater, OR Touchet

 Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Faculty o President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa 15 2021 COMMENCEMENT

•••••••••••••••••• Radiologic Technology •••••••••••••••••• Maria Arroyo Basilisa Jimenez- Arlyn Rojo Wenatchee Hernandez Quincy Taryn Bennett Orondo Saba Solomon  Cle Elum Shannon Kuhn  Seattle Rachel Caudle p Lacey Jessica Thompson Dryden Norma Lopez  Quincy Jennifer Delgado Walla Walla Kayla Upton Wenatchee Roselia Maple Valley Martinez-Alcantar Wenatchee

•••••••• Sustainable Agriculture & Resource Systems ••••••••

Connor Duim Marcia Rivera Ruiz  Miriam Rodriguez Zillah Pateros Orondo Juan Ojeda Eric Mendoza Royal City Palisades - Candidates for - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

•••••••••••••••••• Automotive Technician •••••••••••••••••• Timothy Smithwick Soldotna •••••••••••••••••• Accounting Technician ••••••••••••••••••

Dianna Miller  East Wenatchee ••••••••••••••••••••••••• Business •••••••••••••••••••••••••

Gianni Maldonado  Wenatchee

••••••••••••••••••• Computer Technician •••••••••••••••••••

Devin Baughman  Jonathan Higgins  Andrew Pfiefle Peshastin Wenatchee Wenatchee Timothy Campbell Leif Long Kyle Rush Leavenworth Chelan East Wenatchee

Katelyn Firth  Grace Lovell Φ April Sands East Wenatchee Manson Monitor Reyna Juan Mendez Jr  Josiah Suarez Herrera-Pacheco Wenatchee Wenatchee Leavenworth Ronald Vincent Φ Wenatchee  Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Faculty 16 o President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa 2021 COMMENCEMENT

••••••••••••••••••••••• Corrections •••••••••••••••••••••••

Abraham Jimenez Colin Kozma Ruth Ponce Φ Wenatchee East Wenatchee Quincy ••••••••••••••••••• Drafting Technology •••••••••••••••••••

Kathleen Cleveland  Bradley Daniels Lynnwood East Wenatchee ••••••••••••••••••• Digital Design •••••••••••••••••••

Kathleen Cleveland  Lynnwood ••••••••••••••••••••ECE-State Certificate•••••••••••••••••• Stacey Kerns Rodolfo Zavala Cashmere East Wenatchee ••••••••••••ECE-State Short Certificate: General ••••••••••••

Rosario Aguilar  Sergio Garnica  Veronica Perez Quincy East Wenatchee Wenatchee Marcel Aguilar  Joceyln Guerrero  Maria Perez  Quincy Wenatchee Quincy Bertha Norma Hernandez  Gladys Santillan  Camacho Navarro  Cashmere Chelan Ephrata Stacey Kerns Maria Tapia Lourdes Delgado  Cashmere East Wenatchee Wenatchee Tania Lopez  Martha Valverde  Adayeny Esquivel Wenatchee Quincy Rangel Marcia Martinez Rodolfo Zavala Wenatchee Manson East Wenatchee •••••••• ECE-State Short Certificate: Family Child Care •••••••

Maria Chavez Gladys Santillan  Celia Torres Chelan Chelan Chelan

•••••••••ECE-State Short Certificate: School Age •••••••••••• Marcia Martinez Manson ••••••••• ECE-State Short Certificate: Administration•••••••••

Lourdes Delgado  Sergio Garnica  Jocelyn Guerrero  Wenatchee East Wenatchee Wenatchee

••••••••••••••••ECE-State Initial Certificate•••••••••••••••• Camrae Colson Maria Aguilar Nina Astakhova Inchelium Camacho Wenatchee Bridgeport  Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Faculty o President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa 17 2021 COMMENCEMENT Iuliia Casey Blanca Johnson Maricela Ponce de Wenatchee Brewster Pamatz Yvet Cervantes-Vega Stacey Kerns Brewster Wenatchee Cashmere Cindy Rojas Santana Maria Chavez Tania Lopez  East Wenatchee Chelan Wenatchee Vladimir Semidiankin Ericelda Dominguez Marcia Martinez East Wenatchee Bridgeport Wenatchee Maria Tapia Pedro Melissa Morelos East Wentatchee Garcia Rodriguez  Wenatchee Celia Torres Bridgeport Veronica Oropezn- Chelan Sergio Garnica  Bazan Dineli Vazquez East Wenatchee Wenatchee East Wenatchee Joceyln Guerrero  Ofelia Perez  Andrea Villanueva Wenatchee Chelan Bridgeport Carly Harris p Hannah Pick  Maria Villanueva Tacoma Leavenworth Okanogan Norma Hernandez  Rodolfo Zavala Cashmere East Wenatchee ••••••••• ECE-State Short Certificate: Infant/Toddler ••••••••• Maria Chavez Mary Headlee Nadia Tellez Chelan Malott East Wenatchee

•••ECE-State Short Certificate: Home Visit./Family Engage.••• Liliana Garcia Brewster

•••••••••••••••ESRT-Basic HVACR and Controls ••••••••••••• Ohara Molinero Wenatchee ••••••••••ESRT-Commercial/Industrial HVACR & DDC ••••••• Ohara Molinero Wenatchee •••••••••••••• Industrial Technology-Machining ••••••••••• Conner Harlow Nicolas Jones Wenatchee Wenatchee

••••••• Industrial Technology-Welding & Fabrication •••••••• Jonathan Karcutski Leann Malana Wenatchee Cashmere ••••••••••••••••••••• Medical Assistant •••••••••••••••••••• Kaycee Ruggles  Emily Torres Aberdeen Wenatchee

 Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Faculty 18 o President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa 2021 COMMENCEMENT

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Ashly Cano Elisha Howard  Manuel Jaramillo Cashmere Wenatchee Wenatchee Sofia Escobedo Allison Hughes  William Martinson  Wenatchee East Wenatchee Cashmere

••••••••••••••••••••• Retail Management ••••••••••••••••••

Gianni Maldonado  Cathryn Villa  Wenatchee East Wenatchee ••••••••••••••••••• Viticulture Sustainability ••••••••••••••• Marcia Rivera Ruiz Pateros - Washington State - HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Khadija Abaamran Olivia Gray  Elizabeth Morgan Morocco East Wenatchee East Wenatchee Zachary Boyle  Jocelyn Guzman Anna Neace Wenatchee Brewster Wenatchee Ian Brown Emily Husted  Evangeline Newell  East Wenatchee East Wenatchee Wenatchee Joshua Burnett Madelyn Larson  Jaymie Poage Wenatchee East Wenatchee Wenatchee

Timothy Campbell Joseph Locatelli  Rebecca Puckett Φ Leavenworth Wenatchee Leavenworth Isabel Cecil  Kassandra Emily Richmond Wenatchee Medina Ibarra East Wenatchee Elina Day  East Wenatchee Chase Richmond Wenatchee Mayra East Wenatchee Brooke Elsensohn  Morales-Alfaro Soraya Ruiz-Figueroa East Wenatchee Wenatchee Wenatchee Samarah Givens Nathan Morgan Julia Stone Φ Cashmere East Wenatchee Wenatchee Jadyn Weber  Waterville - High School+ - HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Charlie Blanc Neftali Emma Shriner Wenatchee Mendoza Medina  Waterville Megan Kirschbaum Wenatchee Josefina Slone Harrisonville, MO Erika Meraz Gutierrez Wenatchee Wenatchee Tiffany Wagner Wenatchee  Honor Student | p Outstanding Graduate Selected by Faculty o President’s Medal Nominee | Φ Phi Theta Kappa 19 2021 COMMENCEMENT

- Wenatchee Campus - WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE FULL-TIME FACULTY Karen Alman | Communications Michael Choman | Accounting, BA, University of West Indies Business, Economics MA, University of Southern California BS, MBA, University of Wyoming PhD, Michigan State University Brigid Chvilicek | Nursing Kelly Anderson | Transitional Studies BSN, University of Portland BA, Washington State University MSN, California State University MEd, Lesley University Dustin Clark | History René Baca | Spanish BA, Central Washington University BA, MA, New Mexico State University MA, University of Washington Scott Bailey | Art Ralph Dawes | Geology, Astronomy, BA, Gonzaga University Meteorology MFA, Colorado State University BA, Antioch College BS, Western Washington University Sompheng Batch | Business Computer MS, PhD, University of Washington Technology BS, Central Washington University Tom Doherty | Automotive Technology MEd, Western Governor’s University AA, Universal Technical Institute Anya Belcher | Exercise Science Natalie Dotzauer | Art BS, Biola University BA, Central Washington University MS, California State University MFA, California College of the Arts David J. Bennatt | Biology Arius Elvikis | Art, Digital Design AAS-PTA, Green River Community College BFA, Bradley University BS, University of Washington MFA, Arizona State University PhD, University of Notre Dame Rob Fitch | Biology Richard Brinkman | Sociology BA, University of California, Santa Barbara BA, University of Oregon MS, University of British Columbia MS, Iowa State University Melissa Fowler | Nursing Jeff Bullock | Agriculture BSN, Brigham Young University BS, Western Washington University MSN, University of Utah MS, Western Washington University Ph.D, Washington State University Leonardo G. Yonge García | Agriculture AA, Dodge City Community College David Burns | Computer Technology BS, Washington State University BA, BA, Western Washington University J’Lene George | Psychology Meleah Butruille | Nursing BS, University of Utah AA, Lane Community College MS, PhD, University of Miami BSN, Oregon Health & Science University MSN, Gonzaga University Janna Goodyear | Developmental Education, English Christa Cacciata | Mathematics BA, North Carolina University BA, San Diego State University MA, University of New Mexico MA, California State University-Fullerton Jenny Capelo Robert Greiner | Automotive Technology | Nursing ATS, Denver Auto and Diesel College BSN, Washington State University MSN, Gonzaga University Jennifer Hadersberger DNP, American Sentinel University | Agriculture BS, University of Washington MS, University of Oregon

20 2021 COMMENCEMENT - Wenatchee Campus - WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE FULL-TIME FACULTY Rebecca Hargrove | English Lynne Kottmeier | Developmental BA, Lubbock Christian University Education MA, California State University BA, BSEd, MEd, University of Missouri-Columbia Shane Hendrickson | Chemistry Katie Lantau | Medical Laboratory BA, MS, University of Washington Technology Awanthi Hewage | Chemistry ATS, Wenatchee Valley College BA, University of Columbo BS, MS, Central Washington University PhD, University of Nevada-Reno Michael Lesky | Agriculture, Natural Kristen Hosey | Nursing Resources BSN, University of North Carolina AAS, Paul Smiths College DNP, University of Washington BS, University of Idaho MBA, University of Phoenix Ranis Ibragimov | Mathematics Kristin Lindell | Nursing BS, Novosibirsk State University BSN, Seattle Pacific University MS, Novosibirsk State University MSN, University of Washington PhD, University of Waterloo Juel Iwaasa Erin Long | Physical Education & Health | Music BS, Eastern Oregon University BS, MM, Brigham Young University MS, Nova Southeastern University Zack Jacobson | Industrial Technology Joara Minharo | Political Science ATS, AA, Wenatchee Valley College BA, BS, Utah State University BA, Central Washington University MA, Western Washington University Micky Jennings | Machining Andrea Morrell | Medical Assistant AAS, Walla Walla Community College AAS, Wenatchee Valley College Bobbi Johnson | Biology Barbara Oldham | Librarian BA, South Dakota State University BEd, Washburn University PhD, Washington State University MLIS, Emporia State University Jack Johnson | English, Humanities Shelly Pflugrath | Psychology BA, Central Washington University BS, Washington State University MA, Southern Illinois University MEd, Heritage College S. Hartwell Johnson | Humanities Ryan Poortinga | Counselor BA, MA, Western Washington University AA, Wenatchee Valley College BA, MA, Washington State University Greg Jourdan | Environmental Systems & Refrigeration Technology Sai Ramaswamy | Engineering Technology AAS, BS, Central Missouri State University BS, MBA, Osmania University MA, Washington State University MS, PhD, Iowa State University Jan Kaiser | Medical Assistant R. Jaime Ramirez | ChicanX Studies, RN, Wenatchee Valley College History Kerin Keys | Mathematics AA, Yakima Valley Community College BA, BA, MA, Washington State University BS, BA, The Evergreen State College MA, San Francisco State College Angela Redmon | Mathematics Jennifer Korfiatis | Business BS, University of Portland BA, Washington State University MS, Eastern Washington University MBA, Capella University

21 2021 COMMENCEMENT - Wenatchee Campus - WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE FULL-TIME FACULTY Angela Russell | Mathematics Claire Tompkins | Radiologic Technology BS, Westminster College AAS, Pensacola Junior College MS, University of Utah BA, Florida State University Heather Ryan | English Patrick Tracy | Medical Laboratory AA, Bakersfield College Technology BA, Portland State University BS, University of North Dakota MFA, University of Oregon MA, Adam Mickiewicz University Bertha Sánchez | Counselor Bruce T. Unger | Physics BS, Central Washington University BS, State University of New York at Oswego MEd, Heritage College MS, PhD, Washington State University Francisco Sarmiento | Agriculture Benjamin Van Dyke | Mathematics AA, Wenatchee Valley College BS, Eastern Oregon University BS, Washington State University MS, Kansas State University PhD, Washington State University Amy Shank | English BA, MA, Eastern Washington University Craig Vander Hart | Philosophy MA, Whitworth College BA, Northwest University MA, Gonzaga University Derek Sheffield | English BA, MFA, University of Washington Beverly Warman | Chemical MEd, Seattle University Dependency Studies, Psychology Robert Smet | Criminal Justice AAS, Wenatchee Valley College BA, Western Washington University Certification, California State University MEd, Heritage College Certification, University of Washington Certification, Washington State University Sharon Wiest | Mathematics Amy Snively-Martinez | Anthropology BS, Gonzaga University MS, University of Colorado BA, Central Washington University MA, Washington State University PhD, Washington State University Mary Wolcott | Nursing ADN, Spokane Community College Steven Stefanides | Biology, Chemistry BA, Whitworth MSN, Gonzaga University BS, MS, Stanford University Daniel A. Stephens | Biology, Derin Wysham | Mathematics BS, University of California Environmental Science PhD, University of Colorado BS, Boise State University MS, Central Washington University Susan Yale | Nursing DA, Idaho State University AA, ADN, Wenatchee Valley College BA, Washington State University Amanda Stringham | Pharmacy MSN, Gonzaga University Technician BS, Western Washington University Shelly L. Zimmerman | Radiologic Technology Gerald E. Tiffany Jr. | English AA, AAS, Wenatchee Valley College BA, MA, University of Iowa BS, Weber State University BAE, MA, MFA, Eastern Washington University

Wenatchee Valley College also gratefully acknowledges the many part-time faculty members who enrich the educational offerings for its students. 22 2021 COMMENCEMENT - Wenatchee Valley College - LEADERS Dr. Jim Richardson President Riva Morgan Associate Dean, Transitional Studies and Dr. Chio Flores Workforce Grants Vice President, Student Services and Enrollment Management Kevin Berg Director, Financial Aid Brett Riley Vice President, Administrative Services Jonathan Barnett Director, Enrollment Services Dr. Tod Treat Registrar Vice President, Instruction Jeannie Henkle Reagan Bellamy Director, Libraries Executive Director, Human Resources and Learning Support Services

Rachel Evey Kyle Vierck Executive Director, WVC Foundation Director, Athletics

Ty Jones Janice Fredson Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness Director, Fiscal Services and Planning Sandra Villarreal Libby Siebens Director, TRIO Student Support Services Executive Director, Community Relations Maria Navarrete Director, CAMP Holly Bringman Dean, Math and Sciences Jaima Kuhlmann Yuritzi Lozano Director, Educational and Career Planning

Dean, Allied Health and Workforce Education Rich Peters Director, Facilities Dr. Andrew Tudor Dean, English, Arts and Humanities Dr. Karina Vega-Villa Director, MESA Erin Tofte Associate Dean, Campus Life, Equity & Dr. Jenny Capelo Inclusion Director, Nursing

23 2021 COMMENCEMENT - Thank You- ASWVC 2020-2021 Lina Mercado-Tejeda Piper Younie ASWVC President Director of Campus Activities

Sebastian Garcia Mason Renslow ASWVC Vice President Director of Health & Wellness

Lucero Cuevas-Peregrino Lizbeth Rivera-Estrada ASWVC Secretary Director of Social & Civic Responsibility

Ashley Agren Karina Tobar ASWVC Treasurer Director of Diversity

Dayan Acevedo-Mendez Eleno Mendez-Pineda Director of Public Relations Senate Ambassador

24 2021 COMMENCEMENT - Thank You- GRADUATION COMMITTEE Erin Tofte Rhonda Yenney Associate Dean, Campus Life, Equity Allied Health Secretary and Inclusion Cindie Martin Michelle Cannaday Secretary Supervisor Coordinator, Student Leadership and Engagement Livia Millard Multicultural Coordinator Academic Adviser Dr. Chio Flores Vice President, Student Services and Jocelyn Vincent-Ramsey Enrollment Management Program Coordinator Rich Peters Shannon Statler Director, Facilities and Operations Campus Life Program Assistant Erin Williams Nick Winters Administrative Assistant, Web Marketing & Design Facilities and Operations Holly Thorpe Jonathan Barnett Writer/Editor Registrar Maria Iñiguez Maria Agnew Executive Assistant, President Manager, Safety, Security & Emergency Marichuy Alvizar Libby Siebens Coordinator, Diversity & Inclusion Executive Director, Community Relations Daniel Zavala Rachel Evey Manager, Student Recreation Center Executive Director, WVC Foundation Bertha Sanchez Dr. Tod Treat Counselor Vice President, Instruction Ryan Poortinga Brett Riley Counselor Vice President, Admin Services Jeremy Snyder Cecilia Escobedo Coordinator, Residence Hall Executive Assistant, VP of Instruction Sean La Shier IT Event Specialist

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Honor Student An honor student is one who has earned a grade point average of 3.50 or above.

President’s Medal The president’s medal is awarded to honor one graduate on each campus in Wenatchee and Omak who excels in academic work, is actively involved in student leadership on campus or in the community, and demonstrates outstanding character and spirit.

Outstanding Graduates Outstanding graduates from the three major academic divisions of liberal arts and sciences, workforce education and allied health are nominated by faculty and chosen based on exemplary character, attitude, attendance, proficiency level, personal development and leadership.

High School+ High School+ allows adult learners 21 and older to earn a high school diploma. This new program gives credits toward a diploma for prior work and life experience, in addition to academic assignments to complete credit requirements.

Transforming Lives The Washington State Association of College Trustees (ACT) created the Transforming Lives Awards program in 2012 to recognize current or former students whose lives have been transformed by pursuing higher education at a community or technical college.

All-Washington The All-Washington Academic team program recognizes and honors two-year college students for their scholastic achievement and community and college service. It is sponsored by the Washington Association of Community and Technical Colleges, the TACTC, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and state laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non- discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses: • To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Wenatchi Hall 2322M, (509) 682-6445, [email protected]. • To request disability accommodations: Director of Student Access, Wenatchi Hall 2133, 26 (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: dial 711, [email protected]. 2021 COMMENCEMENT

Estudiante de honor Un estudiante de honor es uno que ha obtenido un promedio general de 3.50 o más.

Medalla del Presidente La medalla del presidente se otorga para honrar a un graduado en cada campus en Wenatchee y Omak que sobresale en su trabajo académico, participa activamente en el liderazgo estudiantil en el campus o en la comunidad, y demuestra un carácter y espíritu sobresalientes.

Graduados sobresalientes Los graduados sobresalientes de las tres principales divisiones académicas de artes liberales y ciencias, la educación de la fuerza laboral y la salud aliada son nominados por el profesorado y elegidos en base a un carácter ejemplar, actitud, asistencia, nivel de competencia, desarrollo personal y liderazgo. High School + High School+ permite a los estudiantes mayores de 21 años obtener un diploma de preparatoria. Para completar los requisitos de crédito este nuevo programa otorga créditos hacia un diploma usando como base el trabajo previo y la experiencia en la vida, aparte de asignaciones académicas. Transformando vidas La Asociación Estatal de Juntas Directivas Universitarias de Washington (ACT, por sus siglas en) creó el programa Transforming Lives Awards en 2012 para reconocer a los estudiantes actuales o anteriores cuyas vidas han sido transformadas por seguir tras la educación superior en un colegio comunitario o técnico. All-Washington El programa de equipo académico All-Washington reconoce y honra a los estudiantes de colegio de dos años por su logro escolar y su servicio comunitario y universitario. Está patrocinado por la Asociación de Colegios Comunitarios y Técnicos de Washington, el TACTC, la Junta Estatal de Colegios Comunitarios y Técnicos y Phi Theta Kappa.

DECLARACIONES DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN Wenatchee Valley College está comprometido a una política de igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo y la matriculación de estudiantes. Todos los programas están libres de discriminación y acoso contra cualquier persona debido a raza, credo, color, origen nacional o étnico, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, la presencia de cualquier discapacidad sensorial, mental o física, o el uso de un animal de servicio por una persona con discapacidad, edad, estatus o familias con niños, estado civil, religión, información genética, veterano descargado honorablemente o estatus militar o cualquier otra base prohibida conforme al RCW (Código Revisado de Washington) 49.60.030, 040 y otras leyes y regulaciones federales y estatales, o participación en el proceso de queja.nLas siguientes personas han sido designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación y el cumplimiento del Título IX para los campus de Wenatchee y Omak:

• Para denunciar discriminación o acoso: Coordinador del Título IX, Wenatchi Hall 2322M, (509) 682-6445, [email protected]. • Para solicitar adaptaciones para discapacitados: Director de acceso estudiantil, Wenatchi Hall 2133, (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: marque 711, [email protected] 27 28