48th commencement, cypress college

Forty-eighthCommencement

Cypress College9200 Valley View St. • Cypress, CA 90630-5897

CypressCollege.edu

May 22, 2015

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Selected Music ..............................................The Cypress College Winds Director, Gary Gopar

Processional .................................................The Cypress College Winds

Marshal ....................................................................... Jolene Grande President, Academic Senate

Pomp and Circumstance ...................................................Edward Elgar

Welcome ................................................................ Dr.Robert Simpson President, Cypress College

Presentation of the Colors ..... California State Military Reserve Color Guard Alpha Co., 3rd Battalion Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base

National Anthem .................................................. Jennasea Bauserman

Introductions ........................................................ Dr. Robert Simpson

Greetings ................................................................. Mr. Fred Williams Interim Chancellor

Greetings ..........................................................Dr. Barbara Dunsheath Vice President, Board of Trustees

Greetings ............................................................Ryan Johnstonbaugh President, Associated Students

Presentation of Outstanding Graduate ............................... Tiana Buttice“Class of 2015” Student Trustee, Associated Students

Presentation of Outstanding Alumnus 2015 ....................... George O’Hara President, Cypress College Foundation Board

Message from the President ..................................... Dr. Robert Simpson

PROGRAM


Commencement Speaker .......................................Jackie Gomez-Whitley Retired Cypress Police Chief

Conferring of Degrees .........................................Dr. Barbara Dunsheath

Board of Trustees Members assisting with diplomas:

Jeffrey P. Brown and Donna Miller

Readers ...................................................................Faculty Members Health Science, Michael Frianeza Science Engineering & Math, Joel Gober

Congratulations to Graduates ................................... Dr. Robert Simpson

Cypress College Alma Mater .................................... Jennasea Bauserman Recessional ...................................... The Graduates of 2015 and Faculty

(Please remain seated until after Recessional)

Reception for Graduates, Families, and FriendsImmediately Following Ceremony

Compliments of Associated Students

Interpreters for the Hearing Impaired James HarrisSdella Park

PROGRAM


This year, Commencement is a bit sweeter than it has been in the recent past. For the first time in quite some time, the economy appears as if it’s on stable footing. That means the days ahead appear brighter. As the Class of 2015 prepares for the next step — whether that’s transfer to a university, entering a new career, or seeking a promotion — so, too, is Cypress College focused on the future. This is a time of innovation and re-birth at the College. During this academic year, we were successful in our efforts to pass a bond initiative that will change the face of the campus. Notably, this will mean new classrooms and labs for our STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics — and a new Veteran’s Resource Center. Our most-recent expansion included a new Library/Learning Resource Center, the Student Center, and this beautiful Gateway Plaza where graduation is staged. It’s easy to see why we are both enthusiastic and optimistic.

Likewise, our graduates are now poised for that next step in you life. Today’s Commencement ceremony is rooted in centuries-old traditions signifying the educational milestone that each of our graduates has achieved. The ceremony affirms the students’ acquisition of the knowledge and skills required for acceptance into the community of learners and is validated by the conferral of their degrees. This signature ritual provides an occasion for students, faculty and staff members, family members and guests to acknowledge and celebrate the achievement of this significant academic milestone. At Cypress College, this milestone culminates with the awarding of an Associate Degree. Today, these students are Cypress College graduates. Commencement signifies the completion of this stage of their journey. But this is not the end of learning and discovery. It is only a respite along the way.

We are proud of each of our graduates, and we offer our heartfelt congratulations to them on their achievements. We also wish them success as they continue their education, as they pursue their careers, and as they become more fully engaged in their respective communities. The success of our students is at the core of our work at Cypress College.

To our graduates, I ask that as you move on to the next phase of your lives, please remain connected to Cypress College. Let the teachers, counselors and staff members who helped you along the way know how much you appreciate their efforts. And if, in the future, you are in a position to help us support the success of students who will follow you, we would welcome your involvement and we look forward to your participation in our upcoming 50th anniversary to be celebrated in the 2016-2017 academic year.

Congratulations Class of 2015!

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dr. Bob SimpsonPresident, Cypress College


SUMMER GRADUATES 2014

Miski Abdi Abdullahi Sandra Acosta *Sierra Jean Acosta Mostafa Alhakim Isslam Yousef Alhasan Tracy Aybar Benedick Baclig Roaa Abdelnassr Badirr Sabrina Mariah Bautista Edjan Beley *Cody William Blashford Chenny Ted Botones Gabriela Buenrostro Marlene Isel Carmona Chavez Dawnique Deann Chapman Khanh Phuong Chau *Rj Lynard Ong Ching Ban Choi Natalie Erin Clifton Giovanni Cocoletzi Horacio Cornejo Albina R Coronado Mincy Huynh Dang Deborah Leenda Dechter Joseph Ryan Deroche-Duffin Amandeep Devgun Megan Torres Dichoso Huong Doan *Dalton John Douty James Joseph Drake *Christina L Edler Katie Marie Edwards *Kelly Jean Edwards *Rawan El hajj Mark-Patrick Lim Elgincolin Daniel I Escorcia Karina Estrada Richard Eric Estrada Kramer Richard Ferrell Christopher R Folger Joshua D Frank Daniel Gamboa **Gicell Garcia Alma Rosa Gastelum *Julius M. Geldhof Stephanie Jilliene Griswold Jennifer Leigh Guetterman *Elizabeth Guillen Estrada Medlote Hailu

Christine Ann Hampton *Yvette Maud Herrera Chelsee Lin Herron Huda K. Herwees *Cynthia Mackenzie Holland *Shawn Thomas Hornbuckle Kelly Jacobson **James Michael Johnson **Diana Angel Juarez Bradley Joseph Juris Mansi S Kansara Khanh Duc Le **Chin-Cheng Lee Jasmine Alexis Lee Young S Lee *Stephanie Frances Lehane **Ana Gabriela Lomeli *Leticia Lopez Nancy Lu Daniel W Lung *Elizabeth Ellen Lyon *Samuel Jon Machit *Tanisha Shardae Mack Kaitlyn Leilani Martinez *Bailey Allyson Martini *Lauren A Masotto *Megan Elvira McGinley-Urquiza Jonathan Charles Miller Serena R Miller *Jonathan Miramontes Lugo Holly Lynne Mitchell Shantani Laure Moore *Frank Brandon Morones Bianca Murillo Bich Huyen Thi Nguyen **Cong Duc Nguyen *Duc Minh Nguyen Lam Duy Nguyen Kevin Matthew Nord *Kirsten Jeanette Norris *Mayra Quenna Noveron Elizabeth Leah O’Neal *Brandon Michael Oliver Reinnah Villones Pacana *Jeccie J Paek Alexandria Lyn Pangle Noah Tc Park Sung Ho Park Katherine Suset Perdomo

SUMMER GRADUATES 2014

* HONORS (Silver Cords) - based on an overall grade point average of 3.3 - 3.74 during their College career.** HIGH HONORS (Gold Cords) - based on an overall grade point average of 3.75 - 4.0 during their College career.

Anthony C Perez-Avila Heydi Marleny Perry Ryan Taylor Platt Brooke M Ponting Meha Mehul Raja *Carlos Jose Ramirez *Ariana Renee Rangel Anthony Reyes Kimberly Rivera Julia Nicole Robbins *Gabriela Rodriguez *Allison Nicole Roope Manal Saad Jorge Luis Salazar **Virginia Maria Saucedo David A Schipske Rohit Sharma

Kristina Sigala *Megan Elaine Smith Sandra Smith Samuel Soria Akaila Dion Sparks Natalie Rose Sta. Ana Brittany Stewart Jannette Torres Joshua Dmitri Tourkow Irving Valdovinos Alvarez Nikita Stacy Ann Vera Titus Ayres Walden *Tiffany N Watts Ashley Dawn Williams Nathaniel Rudolph Wood Dana I. Yaghnam *Sherry Yang


FALL GRADUATES 2014

Melissa Capistrano Abayhon *Tommy Phuong, Edwin Abbott *Summer Alexandria Aguilar Victor Manuel Aguilar Christine Marie Akana *Barbara P Allen Timothy Joseph Amato Unjee An Reena Bagsic Angeles April A Apodaca *Joey Paulina Aragon Stacy Garan Aspaturian **Joshua Elias Ausejo Desiree Frances Barrios Cristina Bautista Curtis Ryan Bennett Candace Marie Berens Matthew Edward Bittner Melody Blanco Teriyanna Antwanett Boddie Lisa Gina Bolen *Schyler Ann Bradford Brandi Lee Brodie Hayley Eleanor Brooks Nicholas Minh Bui **Jason Ellorin Bundang David Stephen Burns **Eric Howard Buss *Jennifer Lynn Byerly **Adriana Gonzalez Cabrera *Graciela Camacho Laura Annel Camarillo **Jordan S Caramazza Michael Anthony Carrillo *Sergio Osmin Castillo Wai Ling Chan *Amitesh Chand Jacqueline Desiree Chavarria Rachel A Copeland Heather Marie Cosby Zachary John Couto Diana Covarrubias Rosa Maria Covarrubias Stephen Neil Crawford

Judit Ildiko Dan Ahuti Manoj Dholakia Sami A Diri Sarah Abigail Eng **Rene Esquer Enriquez Richard David Dodd Erdtsieck *Kim Eunbi Matthew Steven Fagundes Sarah M Faraj *Tyler Michelle Flanagan Courtney Kathleen Flinn Erika Ludivina Flores Johanna R Foley *Rocio Galvan **Angie Leanne Garcia Dustin Kelby Garcia Jeremy Pajarillo Gentica Liezl-Joy Francisco Go Clifford Victor Goldthorpe Marco Jair Gomez Concepcion Gonzalez Elizabeth Guillen Estrada Anthony Steven Gurrieri Amanda Marie Hachiya Zachary Dakota Haines **Melody Mae Hall John R Halligan Elizabeth M Hernandez Jacob Daniel Hernandez Juan Bautista Hernandez Emmanuel Herrera Centeno *Stacy Renee Hewitt Lesly Y Hinojosa Stephanie Li Hom Noemi B Huelskamp *Mark Samy Ibrahim Eduardo Jimenez Jeremiah Jimenez *Qiaozhi Jing *Cassidy Lynn Johnston Amanda E Juarez Joshua Alan Keiser Jordan Elsa Kelter Joana Khounthavong


Justin Jeehoon Kim Malissa L King *Lorena Guerrero Knott Joshua P Kratt Michaelene Erin Krokes Tina Laghaee *Viet Kim Le *Gina Lee *Jihyun Lee Sarah Esther Lee *Wendy Lee Xochilth Lopez *Helena Hong-Ngoc Ma *Bianca Yomaira Magana Carl Immanuel Marquez Melissa Ann Mc Adams *Jennifer Rose Mccluney Dione Lorene Mcghee Tyler Allister Mclellan Emperatriz Teresa Mejia Carly Gretchin Messman Madonna Mirabal *Heba A Mohamed *Angelita Jessica Molina Garrett Patrick Mora **Johanna Ariella Myers Abraham Ahmed Nassman Lucia Negrete *Jose Baltazar Neri Malia Jennifer Nery *Phuc Hau Thi Nguyen *Kevin Matthew Nord *Elizabeth Leah O’Neal *Dennis Han Oh Lord Ong *Sarah Shannell Owens Troy Eugene Palozzi Melissa Ann Patino Ariana B Pena Marisol Perez **Thuy Thu Pham **Vy Thi Hong Pham *Marcus P Phillips G Wayne Pickett

Ralph Pickett Marco A Portillo Jeremeel Asprer Querido Stephanie E Ramirez Jonathan Recinto Mallory Elizabeth Roa *Raelina Rodriguez Senaida E Rodriguez Joseph Edward Rogers **Diane Tranquility Roman Michael A Rosas Michelle Tracy Ruiz Ian Paul Russo Elizabeth A Rutter *Adel Belal Saadeh Max Matthew Sandoval *Dennis S Sangalang *Stacey Nicole Santos *Serena Dianne Schoonover *Uzair Masroor Sheikh Seunghee Shin *Diafania Lorena Sidana Theodore John Snellen Rodolfo Solorzano *Elizabeth Haejin Song *Cristina Spitzer *Maricela Suarez **Michelle Marie Tacalo **Michael Lynn Taylor **Coreen Aiko Thompson *Marissa K Tomei **Rainer Artienda Torres Veronica Torres *Minhphuong Thi Tran Nam Tran *Nhat Tran *Phung Thi Tran *Yen Hoang Trinh Eyleen Stephany Trochez *Ky Gia Truong *Phuong Truong Garrett D Tucker *Diego Alberto Valencia Rita Marie Van Allen

FALL GRADUATES 2014



FALL GRADUATES 2014

Madusha Dulan Vandebona Ivon Vargas Salinas Leopoldo Velazquez Roman *Daniella Nicole Vivanco *Chance Michael Walker Ronald Timothy Watkins Devyn Breanna Weaver Samuel Vernon Weiss David Timothy Welz

Brandy Lynn Whisenant *Jeffrey Allen Willis Whitney Patricia Wilson Trevor James Worden Daniel Beng Le Yap Young-Eun Youn Robert Edward Youngblood **


Vanessa June Delos Reyes Abaya Angelica Marie Abenilla Lucero Estrellita Aburto David Miguel Acevedo Nooria Achakzad Celene Aguilar Robert Frank Aguilar Erica Ada Akajiobi Agustin Alamilla Jose Pablo Alcaraz Salas Marina Y Alfaro Sana Ali Alfatal Dawit Abebe Aligas Belinda Allan Basel A Almachraki Jennifer Marie Almeida Asma Mohammad Alqam **Enas M. Alqam Karthik Vijay Ambakad Sr Ninajessa Rocel Mera Amoranto *Sarah An **Valerie Anaya *Jocelyn A Andrade Jennifer Anguiano **Omar Alejandro Anguiano Precious Nadine Aquino Joey Paulina Aragon Richard Edward Araiza *Maria Del Rosario Arango Paulina Marleny Arevalo Cynthia Jeannette Arizon Sara A Armstrong Mayalin Joan Artega Noel Armando Arzola William Mitchell Ashley Matthew Jonathon Asturias Fatima M Attallah Nadeen Mounzer Azieh Maria Del Carmen Baaz Medina **Victor H Baca Dana W Ball Brian Andrew Balsitis Maria Guadalupe Bankson Joshua Dave Banuelos

Brian Joseph Barcellos Peri Nicole Barker Carmen Batres Batduulga Douglas Battulga Pedro Bautista Jiorjina Becerra Daniel James Becker Laura Kay Beckwith Brandon Phillip Bedolla Lalydia Louisa Belone Daisy J Beltran Kate Michele Benson Samantha Irene Bernal Ikram Beshir Beshir Thelma S Bilal Desiree Lanette Bishop Jennifer Leann Bitting Kellie Rae Blackstone Andre Bonifacio Nathalie Elizabeth Bonifaz Tailier Elaine Boone Austin John Boyd Leah Wren O Brennan Brandon Augustine Brintz Lorraine Elizabeth Brogan *Markee Budd Bao Chau Bui *Hoangyen L Bui *Ciara L Burk Cassandra Marie Burkart **Everett Steven Burnett II Zachary James Burnett Roxanna Rebecca Burns Vanessa Rose Busby Steve Bustos Phanya Buth Chyenne Butler Tiana Laurice Buttice **Rachel L Byrnes *Denise Cabrera *Fanny Calderon Angela Kathryn Call Aileen R Camba *Elizabeth Ann Campos *

SPRING CANDIDATES 2015



Marybel Josephine Canizales Raymond Mathew Cano La Vonne L Canonigo Adriana Marie Cardenas Tesla Marie Carey *Mirta L Carmona *Gina Jazmin Carrazco *Natalia Francesca Carreon **Austin James Case Joy Lyn Case Elizabeth Casillas Jose B Castaneda Jorgelle Avancena Catunao Cynthia T Cervantes Nicoleta Floare Cesena *Brian Jisuk Cha Myung Jae Cha *Karina Vazquez Chacon Michelle I Chagolla Bridget Lynn Chamness Jariya Rani Champy *Anitesh Amit Chand Joseph S Chang Andrew Chantha Huyen Dieu Chau Jesse Daniel Chavarin **Ashile Chavez *Janessa Chavez *Kimberly Ellen Chekel Zhengzheng Chen *Bonnie Cheng *Marie Chhe Henry Chhuon Min Jung Cho Woo Ram Choi Ann Christensen Lady Antivola Chua *Patrick Amaeshi Chukwuemeka Michelle Rose Chuning Curtis Wayne Churner Chad S Clark *Kyle Edward Clark Tisha Airlene Clark *Samuel Phillip Class

Jazmyne Rose Co Ashley Nichole Cochran *Matthew Luke Coleman Elizabeth Contreras Carissa Yumiko Cordero Eric Michael Cordova Charles Isaac Cordray *Sandra Edith Cornejo Cheryl Mae G Corpin *Morgan Anne Cottrill Briana Carmen Covarrubias Cedric Demarkus Craig *Kailey N Cramer *Carlos Enrique Crispin Joshuapaul Devon Cruz Matthew Fayette Cruz Vanessa Cruz Yanely Cuevas Charlotte Custodio Lynnda M.J. Dabney Rainey Tyler Dalven **Judit Ildiko Dan Daryl Stuart Daniels Jr. Isiah James Cruz De Guzman *Elizabeth De Haro Angela Annette de la Cerda **Erika Nicole De Leon Gabriela Deak *Joseph T Dela Cruz Destinee Noel Delgado Jennifer Lynn Desatoff *Nicole Virginia Desimone *Christopher Brian Desrosiers *Martin Diaz Constance Mae Diaz-Cortes Nhung N Do *Van Khanh Do Moriah Dobos John Christopher Duff *Julie A Duff *Kayli Ann Dungca Michelle Lee Eagleston *Princess Meg Beso Ebuenga Ana Isabel Echeverria



Klara Elizabeth Eddards Daniel James Eddy Edrick Donghoon Ee Mary Hannah Eng **Edgar Y Espinoza Alma Rocio Estrada Fredi N Estrada Vanessa Estrada Brandon Raul Euan *Dalia Eugenio Adrian Xenos Eusebio Deshields Therese Fajardo Guadalupe Fajardo Roseen Nader Fararji Amy Katherine Farrow **Brandie Marie Felix *George L Felix Andrew Thadeus Fernandez Stephanie Figueroa James Russell Finch III Melissa Fitzgerald *Jack C Flansburg *Kylie Nicole Fleckenstein Erica FloresErika Flores Karina Flores Maria G Flores Javier Flores Angelina Ryan Jeffrey Fookes Amanda Christine Ford John Forrest Forsythe Issamar Crystal Franco Daniel Christopher Fredriksz Karl Fune **Jennifer Lynn Funke *Patricia D Gainey-Herbert Diana Frances Galliguez Santos Andrea Gamboa Alex Jessie Gamboa Rivera Evelyn Lissette Garcia *Garrett L Garcia *Ines Garcia *Jasmin Garcia Jessica Jamie Garcia

Luis Antonio Garcia Samantha Nichole Garcia *Stephanie Garcia *Toni Marie Garcia Christian Garciavillasenor Carlee M Gentile Julie Jin Ghim *Jacob Samuel Ghodsi **Luis Daniel Gil *Noemi Gil *Monica Elizabeth Gil-Abenilla Nicholas Scott Ginsberg Katie Michele Glaue Tyler Matthew Gnesda *Manuel Gomez Sandra Gomez Ariel Frances Gonzales Iris Geraldine Gonzales Jesse Konea Gonzales Bridgett Salas Gonzalez Christian Gonzalez Cinthia Lizeth Gonzalez Guillermo Gonzalez *Kimberly Danielle Gonzalez Lizette Gonzalez Tricia Ranee Gosney Eugenie Amanda Gosselin **Sandy Granados Matt Leonel Grijalva Austin Randall Grisham Shawn Ariel Groves Dean Bernard Guanlao Gisella Jeannette Guerra Martena Guirgus Maria F Guizano *Christina M Gutierrez Christine Gutierrez *Cindy Marie Gutierrez Elizabeth Nicole Gutierrez Ericka Mirna Gutierrez Erika Guzman Brian Hahn Zachary Dakota Haines **Brian Matthew Hall



John R Halligan Chel’le Lachon Hamilton Daniel F. Harb Steven Daniel Hardy Justine Renee Harris *Tiana Brittany Hatchie Justine Leanne Hauck Amanda Elizabeth Hawthorne Kelly Hayes *Desiree Marie Heard *Louis K Heard Jr. Allison N Henkenius Amber Henry Allan Lester Paras Hermano Barush Hernandez Enrique Christiano Hernandez Erik Hernandez **Jeffrey Michael Hernandez Kasey Hernandez *Lyndsay Hernandez Thalia Hernandez Meghan Aileen Hickam Mark Andrew Hicks April Elizabeth Hill Justin Lee Hipp Thuy Hoang **Marissa Kay Holland *Marissa Erin Hom Belinda Suzanne Homick Ruthie A Honey Lauren Nicole Hong *Drew Edward Horton Lauren Michelle Rose Houdek Emily Kiyoko Hunt *Laura Elizabeth Hunt Terren Christopher Husges Keothanh T Huu Kristine Jeehae Huynh Thinh Quang Huynh *Tracy Lee Iacovetti Anthony Angel Ibanez Lisa Ellen Ikerd-Carradine *Jason Benjamin Ingels Rosa Karen Interian

Kourosh Amirzadeh Irani Nicole Ariana Islam **Bea David Jaime **Meera Jain Damian Jimenez *Dylan Micheal Jimenez Breeana Denise Johnson Clifton Maurice Johnson Jr Janel Johnson Starles Laverne Johnson Jessica M Jones Lenny Cory Jones Jr Nicole Timothea Jones Ashley Cindy Juarez Ibn Taugan Tan Kadalim **Taugan Tan Kadalim *Jorell Francis Kalaw Nicole Ann Kamminga *Hee Yeol Kang Nowriz Karashai Brandon S Kenny Allison Keo Satbeer Singh Khaira Teepu Waheed Khan Caroline Khang Andrew M Khoury Shaylondia U Kilgore Andrew Ji Hun Kim *Hyo Jung Kim James Jung Kim *Jane Kim *Ji Yeoun Kim Justin H Kim Michelle H Kim *Paul Kim *Yo Han Kim Cynthia Lizette King *Alec Lee Kirby Jeremy Scott Klingsporn Jacob Taylor Korupp *Nathan Alexander Kuchta *Stephanie Kwan *Faith La **Aja Summer Labasan



Richelle M Lacsamana *Gladys Bridgette Lagunas *Yen Lam **Karen Lara Maria Teresa Lara Yezenia Laris Erika Michelle Larsen Danielle Marie Latsch *Angelo Pedrano Lauron *Eduardo Lazaro Lopez Andrew K Le Grace D Le Hongmy P Le *Kathy Hong Le *Khanh D Le **Lauren Le *Trang Huynh Le *Vinson K V Le Erica Micole Leachman Jaz’Min Herron Leblanc David Lee Hae-Min Lee Hyung K Lee *Isaac Tae Yang Lee Jessica Lee John Y Lee Shannon Jinho Lee Sun Ae Christine Lee Whitney Lee *Emily Paige Lehrman **Persilla Marie Lentz Richere Levert *Justine Nicole Ligaya *Kelvin Kim Lim Michael Lim Marco Antonio Limon Azpeitia *Trevor Terry Linan *Ruby Nicole Linares Brittney Nycholette Lindberg Jeffrey Scott Livingstone Sara Kate Lobato *Ashley R Loera Damaris Loera

Alejandra Lopez **Eduardo Lopez Jazmin Alondra Lopez Leticia Lopez Jessica Grace Louvier Fernando Lozano *Anca Lucaci *Rajoo Luhanibal Phuong Boi Ly **Julianne C Lyons Addison Paul Macaulay Eric Scott Machado Raquel Nataly Macias *Jeana Magana Brian Austin Carbajal Magumcia Jeffrey Perea Mahinan *Malik A Majdalawi Mohanned A Majdalawi Mikhaela Carcellar Mallari *Robyn G Manrique Laura Ivette Manriquez Yachiyl Sha’Ma Marrel Raquel Elizabeth Marshall Ashley Marie Martin Rachel Martin Alexis Leona Martinez Amanda Martinez Richard Paul Martinez Shane Andrew Martinez Sofia Masih Dany S Matty *Colin Daniel Mccrae Ariel Antoinette Mclawyer Marissa Elaine Mcwhorter Jason Timothy Meadors Isabella V Melgoza Graziela Mendes Natalie Renee Mendoza Gabriela Sarahi Mendoza Avalos *Rosalva Meneses Christian Alonzo Mercado Emilio Andres Meza III Kenia Meza



Victoria Lee Miles Britney M Milho Sabrina Anne Miller *Scarlett G Miramontes Ofelia Miranda *Jazzlyn Rose Molina Brian Kenneth Montanye Michael A Monte Jeanice Robles Montehermoso *Karla Sayeli Montero George Montes Allison Ann Moore Gregory W Moore Oliver Bellido Morales Jr Alejandra Ivette Moreno Alberto Miguel Morin Bradley Joseph Morrell Loan T Morris Alicia Marie Munoz Sandra Munoz Destani Lakia Muskelly Stephanie Joann Nader Sean Tsujita Nakahara *Simon Nicholas Nakhoul Mahmoud N Nasser Diane Navarro Zardana Na Nawabi Deborah C Nehring Eric Ngo Albert Duy Nguyen Andy Nguyen *Arthur Nguyen Christine Hien Nguyen *Jenny Vo Nguyen Loan Thi Tieu Nguyen II **Ly Thi Truc Nguyen *Michael Vu Nguyen Ngoc Bich Nguyen *Nhien Hong Thi Nguyen Samantha K Nguyen *Sonlam Ngoc Nguyen Thuc Tu Nguyen *Uyen D Nguyen

Carl Nie *Emily Louise Nimmo Brittany Corrine Noss *Andrew George O’Hara Hayley Briana Rose O’Neil *Thomas T Oglesby *Dustin Edward Oien Atalie Elizabeth Oliva Daisy Ontiveros *Elizabeth Or Cassidy Orewyler *Diana M Ornelas *Irina Ortega **Tesa Ortega Berlyn Renae Ortiz Brianna Rayne Ortiz *Jessica Lee Ortiz Tania Paola Ortiz I Toni Rebecca Ortiz Zack Austin Ortiz Alexia G Ozaeta Reinnah Villones Pacana *Joseph Victor Pactwa *Lisa Denise Palacio Cristian Jordan Palecek Alpha Christina Coco Pallarca *Kelsey Marie Palmer *Elisha Michelle Pando Abbie Lynn Pane Christopher H Parenteau Ji Hyeon Ji Park *Joon Young Park Francis Vincent S. Pascual Miraj S Patel *Rikitaben Jitenara Patel Sawan Patel *Miguel Angel Patino *Clinton M Paulino Stephanie Pelzer Jacqueline Pendleton Crystal Amber Perez China Perez-Lima Nicholas Jordan Peters




Jimmy D Pham Ngoc Lanh Thi Pham **Thuy Thu Pham **Vivian Pham Bryant Lee Phan **Andrea Hanh Phung *Melida Josefina Pineda Jennifer Plascencia **Rommel Garcia Poblete Brielle Anna Poirier *Thespina Denise Politis *Sheila Celestina Pompa Kristy Lynn Pring Desiree Reaann Pureco Loan Kim Quach **Yesenia Guadalupe Quiroz Nancy Rabago Leslie Elizabeth Rains Emily A Ramirez Olga Lidia Ramirez Rodrigo Rangel Minhesh Kaye E Rattanchandani Kristen N Ready *Jeanne Suzanne Reeser *Raphael Reeves *Jacquelyn Marie Reggio Esther Lucia Renteria Candace Pearl Reyes Erika Minerba Reyes Lizett Reyes Oscar A Reyes *Andrea Mercedes Rincon Jasmin Rivera Jasmine Azalea Rivera Robert Manuel Rivero Eric James Rivers Lina Maureen Roa Bennett A Robbins Marisa B Roberts Patrick Monroe Roberts *Amanda L Robertson Courtney Jeanne Robertson Cynthia Daniela Rodriguez

Garrett Joseph Rodriguez Ivan Ernesto Rodriguez Jimmy Rodriguez Jr Karla A Rodriguez Peter Rodriguez Jr Vanessa Rodriguez Cynthia Rojas Patsy Rojas Tina Andrea Yolanda Romano *Alex B Romdall Cecilia Rae Rose Christina Maria Roseli *Maya Rouhollahi Carlos Fernando Rubio Jonathan Ulises Ruiz Mistelle Ann Ruiz Jesse Ruiz Fragoso Carolyn Ann Sabas *Samuel Sabo Alfredo Salazar Vanessa Saldana Sondos Mahmoud Saleh Pooneh Salehi Nicola Samala *Amalia Barajas Sanchez Brianna Victoria Sanchez Daisy Sanchez Jenaye Andrea Sanchez *Stephanie Sanchez Carolina Sandoval Maritza Sandoval Bea Fatima Sangalang Emmanuel Sanglay *Jesus J Santini Terrica Lauryn Sapp Anne Sarega Sara Sawasaki Salaam Sbini Alissa Rene Scanlan Justine R Scanlon Erica Susan Schaeffer *Kayla R Scheckles *Arthur Fritz Schettler



Stacy D Schkoda *Emily Karina Schmidt Rocio Sepulveda Luis Ramon Serna Kendra Dannay Serrano *Marilyn Sethi Jamie Taylor Shandy **Mark Nathan Shank *Fariba Sharifi *Eugene Choi Shin Arlette S Sicairos Quintero Emma L Sidahmed Julio Cesar Silva Nevalonia Malayna Simpson Meredith Sims Rachel Tiffany Sinoy Nicholas Christopher Siperly **Zuzel Esther Sisniega Monica Elaine Slade i Maureen Smith *Kathleen Danielle Smith Krystal Janelle Smith Kristen Marie Solberg *Mariano J Solorzano Jae H Son Makenna Rae Song Linda K Sosa Jennifer Soto *Jessica Soto-Corral *Andrew Joseph Sousa *Glenn Matthew Steiner Amber Ngo Stoebe **Kelly Anne Stone Nicholas James Stonesifer *Piniux Grace Suphamark *Megan Surdock Randall N Suzuki Rosemary Ellen Svimonoff Maya Dei Tamura *Paula Melissa Tanamal *Jimmie R Tanseco Kathryn Elizabeth Taylor Marisol Tenorio

Nicholas Charles Thomas Amanda Marie Thompson *Zachary Ryan Thompson Melanie Tober *Nola Renee Tobin Jason Ryan Tompkins Crystal Yolanda Torres Juan Antonio Torres Karen Elizabeth Torres *Amy Tran *Andrea Vu Tran Heather Tran **Mary Tran Nhi Tran *Steven Quan Tran Tiffany Queen Tran Tu kim Tran Tuan Trieu Tran Alison Brittany Transue Timothy N Trute Yna Angelica Cristobal Tuazon Diwa Tukhi Christopher Ean Uong Tatiana Paula Alejandra Urbina-Rodriguez Blanca Roselyn Urriola Carole Ursan *Kaitlyn Nicole Utke Julea Kieu Hanh Utley Marie K Valdivieso *Steve Valencia Joseph Henry Van Marter Katherine Vargas Angela Sue Varia Jovista Vecani *Aurelio Vega Jr. *Jaret James Vermillion Christiana Viayra Raymond Cerdon Vicente Maria Dolores Vicuna Florian Louis Vigoureux *Sobeida Villavelazquez David Andres Vivanco




CYPRESS COLLEGEOUTSTANDING GRADUATE FOR 2015

Spend just a few minutes with Amber Stoebe and you quickly understand that she genuinely cares about others. This compassion for individuals has guided her to the field of health sciences, in which she plans to craft a meaningful career in physical therapy. The recipient of an Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree today, Stoebe will continue her education in the fall with a major in Kinesiology: Exercise Science at California State University, Fullerton.

Amber’s drive to enrich the lives of those around her is evident in her volunteerism. At the California Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy Clinic in Anaheim, she applies her knowledge of human anatomy to her personal interest in others’ well being, “I do what I can to fix a problem,” she says. “I feel a strong passion for patients, and an overwhelming desire to help them.” She also satisfies her motivation to serve as a sports coach and mentor to young girls. In her “free time,” Amber volunteers at the Champions’ Quest Volleyball Clinic; she also has a paid coaching position at the So Cal Juniors Volleyball Club where she is Assistant Coach. Next season, she will lead as Head Coach of the Millikan High School freshman/sophomore volleyball team — her first head-coaching position.

At Cypress, faculty from across the divisions praise both Amber’s personal character and exceptional scholarship. She is known for her top-tier academic performance, excellent work ethic, willingness to ask questions, and mature demeanor. Since starting at the College as a full-time student in 2013, Amber has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA. She is a regular at S.I. sessions, participates in the Kinesiology and Chemistry clubs, and meets often with professors. Somehow, she also manages to have an active social life and carve-out time for personal activities and family. “Being in the Health Science field has helped me realize how precious life is and to never take it for granted,” she says. Amber’s ability to excel in the classroom and take a holistic approach to greater personal growth is inspirational and wise beyond her 20-years.

Cypress College has become a home for the young Buena Park resident. “Coming to the college was honestly the best decision I could have made,” she says. “I had a high GPA at Los Alamitos High School, but I didn’t apply anywhere else because I knew I was coming here. There is an energy here on campus that you don’t find elsewhere. The staff and students all seem positive and happy to be here – the faculty, especially, care for us. It’s a really great learning environment.” She credits the College as providing a supportive place for her to fully develop and explore different interests: “I did not want to go straight from high school to a four-year university when I was still unsure of my major and career,” she explains. “I did not want my parents to spend a lot of money at a large college when I could get the same education – if not better! – at a community college. I was confident in my senior year that Cypress was my school of choice.”

Her path is now clear. Following completion of her undergraduate coursework at CSUF, Ms. Stoebe plans to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at USC, Chapman University, Azusa Pacific University or Western University.

Congratulations, Amber Stoebe! You serve as an inspiration to us all, and we are very proud to recognize you as the Cypress College Class of 2015 Outstanding Graduate of the Year.

Amber Stoebe


Brian An Vo Christina Kim Vo *Thao Vo Giang Thanh Vu Jennifer X Vu *Kayley Nhu Vu **Lilyanne E Waldo *Christopher Walker Chelsea Breann Walton Randall Donald Warrick Diana Watterson *Angela Marie Wilhite Eleese Leeann Williams Keaton Anthony Williams *Reginald DonTae Williams Terah Marcelle Williams **Thomas Anthony Williams

Giovanna Patricia Witmer Trevor David Wood Esther Inez Woody Jorden Rae Wozniak *Jacynda Janae Wysinger Bledar Xhuti Fiona Lika Yamamoto *Yeon Sil Yoo Jacelyn Elizabeth Youngerman *Mazen Yousef Jr *Nazeesh Sohail Yusef Ivan Zamora Taryn Marie Zatarain Christina Susan Zonker Leonardo A. Zuccarini


CANDIDATES FOROUTSTANDING GRADUATE FOR 2015

All graduating students who earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 and above during their college career, are eligible to be named the Outstanding Graduate. Final selection is determined by a campus committee based on applications submitted by the students.

Daniel GamboaKelly JacobsonJames Michael JohnsonKhanh Duc LeStephanie Frances LehaneBich Huyen Thi NguyenJorge Luis SalazarAsma Mohammad AlqamSarah AnJennifer AnguianoMaria Del Carmen Baaz MedinaCassandra Marie BurkartTiana Laurice ButticeNatalia Francesca CarreonAngela Annette de la CerdaMary Hannah EngAmy Katherine FarrowKarl FuneJacob Samuel GhodsiEugenie Amanda GosselinZachary Dakota HainesErik HernandezThuy HoangNicole Ariana IslamBea David JaimeFaith LaHyung K LeeEmily Paige LehrmanAlejandra Lopez

Phuong Boi LyLoan Thi Tieu NguyenIrina OrtegaThuy Thu PhamNgoc Lanh Thi PhamBryant Lee PhanJennifer PlascenciaLoan Kim QuachNicholas Christopher SiperlyAmber Ngo StoebeKayley Nhu VuTerah Marcelle WilliamsStacy Garan AspaturianNicholas Minh BuiJennifer Lynn ByerlyLaura Annel CamarilloSarah Abigail EngRocio GalvanZachary Dakota HainesGarrett Patrick MoraMarisol PerezThuy Thu PhamJoseph Edward RogersMaricela SuarezMichelle Marie TacaloMichael Lynn TaylorMarissa K TomeiRobert Edward Youngblood


CYPRESS COLLEGE2015 PROFESSORS EMERITI

OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARDS2015 HONOREES

Shirley AshburnHong Chi

Cathy FranklinCarol GreenLaura Grieco

Michael JohnsonKathy LlannosRosali Madjid

Dee Sato........................................ Outstanding Full-Time Faculty AwardEmma Anton .................................... Outstanding Adjunct Faculty AwardPeter Mathews ...............................................................Charger Award


CYPRESS COLLEGEOUTSTANDING ALUMNUS AWARD FOR 2015

Navy Captain Russ Bird’s longtime dream of becoming a pilot took flight at Cypress College. After a brief stint at a neighboring campus, he enrolled in 1977 at Cypress College — where he would earn accolades aplenty for his flying. It was a notable stop on what would result in a career as a Naval Aviator, in which he accumulated more than 4,500 military flight hours (including over 2700 in the F/A-18 Hornet), 100 combat hours and 650 carrier arrested landings.

During his 2 years at Cypress College, Capt. Bird took aviation courses and was an active member of the Cypress College flying team. He also helped vault the Cypress College flying team to national recognition. During the 1978 Regional Pacific Intercollegiate Flying Association (PCIFA) flying competition, he received six individual flight event awards. His flying prowess contributed to a second-place overall team finish and a first place standing among the community college teams. At that year’s National Intercollegiate Flying Association competition, he received five individual awards and was named the number three collegiate pilot in the United States. His performance boosted the team’s national ranking to seventh overall and first in the nation for the community college category.

He transferred to San Jose State University, where he joined the flying team. In the 1979 National Intercollegiate Flying Association competition, Capt. Bird was awarded the prestigious award as the top male pilot and top instrument pilot among college aviation students in the nation. He graduated from San Jose State with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Operations in 1980. During his collegiate years, Capt. Bird amassed over 1,500 civilian flight hours and obtained his commercial, multi-engine, instrument and flight instructor ratings. After graduation, he entered the Navy in January 1981 as an Aviation Officer Candidate and was commissioned later in 1981. He graduated from primary flight training number one in his class, and was selected for jet training. In 1982, he received the coveted “Wings of Gold” recognition — again as the top student in his class. He was selected to be the first newly-winged aviator to fly the F/A-18 Hornet.

His deployments came aboard the USS Constellation, the USS Nimitz, and USS Abraham Lincoln — serving deployments over Iraq in “Operation Desert Storm” and “Operation Southern Watch,” and over Somalia in “Operation Continued Hope.” Capt. Bird graduated from the Army Command and General Staff College in Ft. Leavenworth, which marked the start of a long list of leadership positions between 1995 and his retirement in 2008. Capt. Bird’s personal awards during 27-plus years of honorable service include the Legion of Merit, Navy Meritorious Service Medal, with two gold stars, Strike Flight Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, with 3 gold stars, Navy Achievement Medal, with one gold star, and various unit, Service and Theatre awards.

Capt. Bird dedicates much of his time raising money to support college scholarships through the Tailhook Association, Rocky Mountain Tailhookers Chapter. He also volunteers with local mountain bike clubs in the perseveration of mountain bike trails in his community. He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado with his wife Christina. He has three children, Scott, Amy and Courtney.

Capt. Russ BirdUnited States Navy, Retired


CYPRESS COLLEGECOMMENCEMENT SPEAKER FOR 2015

Chief Jackie Gomez-Whiteley served as a law enforcement professional for 29 years — beginning her career as a Police Explorer for the Los Alamitos Police Department in 1978 and rising through the ranks to Chief of Police for the City of Cypress. In 2009 Chief Gomez-Whiteley was hired as a Captain with the Cypress Police Department, and was named the Department’s Chief in 2011 — becoming the first female municipal Police Chief in Orange County. She retired from the position earlier this year. Under her leadership, the Cypress Police Department was recognized by Crime Survivors as the Community-Policing Organization of the Year for 2012, and by the Orange County Human Relations Commission for their 2013 Community-Policing Award.

In 1989, Jackie was involved in an officer-involved shooting of a kidnap and attempted murder suspect. As a result of her actions, she was awarded the Orange Police Department’s Medal of Valor. She instructs recruits at the Golden West College Criminal Justice Training Center and also teaches police managers at the San Diego Regional Training Center and California State University, Long Beach – Center for Criminal Justice. She was the Program Coordinator for the Leadership and Ethics Institute and currently sits on the Steering Committee. In 2010, Chief Gomez-Whiteley was awarded the Golden West College Alumni Pillar of Achievement for her community-policing efforts.

Chief Gomez-Whiteley attended Loyola Marymount University on a basketball scholarship where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Alcohol and Drug Studies. She then entered the police academy at the Golden West College Criminal Justice Training Center and was hired by the Orange Police Department. In 2009, she completed her Master of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership at Chapman University, and also received a certificate in Public and Non-Profit Leadership. While at the Orange Police Department, Chief Gomez-Whiteley rose through the ranks and became the department’s first woman motor officer, as well as sergeant and lieutenant. In 2007, Jackie graduated from the P.O.S.T. Command College, where she published an article in Police and Security News Magazine titled: Dirty Bombs: Calculating the Threat.

Chief Gomez-Whiteley is a volunteer and President of Officers Give Hope, a non-profit organization dedicated to hosting marrow donor drives in the public safety community throughout the State of California. In November 2008, Officers Give Hope was the recipient of the prestigious National Service Award presented by the National Marrow Donor Program in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Chief Jackie Gomez-WhiteleyCypress Police Department (Retired)


MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEESNorth Orange County Community College District

North Orange County Community College District

Board of Trustees:M. Tony Ontiveros, President

Dr. Barbara Dunsheath, Vice PresidentMolly McClanahan, Secretary

Jeffrey P. BrownLeonard Lahtinen

Donna MillerJacqueline Rodarte

Tiana Buttice, Student Trustee, Cypress CollegeStephen Tith, Student Trustee, Fullerton College

Fred Williams, CPA, Interim ChancellorRobert Simpson, Ed.D., President, Cypress College


NATIONAL ANTHEM

Oh, say! can you see, by thedawn’s early light

What so proudly we hailed atthe twilight’s last gleaming;

Whose broad stripes andbright stars, through

the perilous fight,

O’er the ramparts we watchedwere so gallantly streaming?

And the rocket’s red glare,the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof through the nightthat our flag was still there:

Oh, say! does that Star-spangledbanner yet wave

O’er the land of the free andthe home of the brave?

ALMA MATER

O Alma Mater, Hail withpride and loyalty,

So sing we now with heartsuplifted to thy glory.

O Cypress, Thee we love,Thy spires shall rise above,Ennobled through the years

with splendor,Cypress, hail to thee.

- Dr. Clifton Stout -(1934 - 1974)


Cypress College wishes to express appreciation to the following:

ASSOCIATED STUDENTSUshers:

Erica MogilevskyTanya WashingtonKarlos ManzanarezDaniel SebastianZackery CollinIvan Orquera

Cynthia HabonimanaMichael Amaya Veloz

CYPRESS COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

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THE MEANING OF ACADEMIC DRESS

Academic dress, which includes a gown, a hood, and a mortarboard cap, originated in the oldest universities and colleges. In fourteenth century England, the statutes of most colleges and universities forbade “excess in apparel” and prescribed the wearing of a long gown which provided warmth in the unheated buildings frequented by medieval scholars. The tailoring of gowns was strictly governed. In the early days of Oxford University, any tailor who departed from the authorized design of the gown, “even by a nail’s breadth,” was to be punished by the vice chancellor of the university or college. The four basic kinds of degrees awarded by the colleges and universities are the associate, the bachelor of arts, the master of arts, and the doctorate. The holders of those degrees are distinguished by their gowns and the hoods. The associate degree, awarded by community colleges, signifies completion of two years of specific work.

The Gowns

Most academic gowns are black. The cut of the robe and sleeves, as well as the trimming, indicates various academic degrees. No trimmings are permitted on the gowns for the associate, bachelor of arts, or master of arts degrees. However, the gown worn by those who have earned their doctorate has a front facing of velvet and three bars of the same velvet across the sleeves.

Mortarboard Caps

There is no general rule for the position of the tassel on a mortarboard. However, numerous institutions have required candidates to wear their tassels on the right side during commencement exercises and to shift them to the left side at the moment the degrees are conferred. This custom replaces individual hooding which was practiced many years ago and still remains in effect at some universities.

The Hoods

Hoods fasten around the neck, drape over the shoulder, and fall down the back. Historically, hoods had several uses. They were used as a head covering; a cape; a receptacle for carrying books and other personal items; and as a bag to collect alms, since most medieval scholars were quite poor. Hoods are worn by those who have earned the master’s degree or doctorate. The colors on the hood represent the field of study and indicate from which college or university the individual received the degree.

Cords

SILVER – HONORS* Honors: indicates students who have maintained an overall grade point average of 3.3 – 3.74 during their college career.GOLD – HONORS** High Honors: Indicates students who have maintained an overall grade point average of 3.75 – 4.0 during their college career.


Hood Trim Colors

Agriculture ................................................................................MaizeArts, Letters, Humanities ............................................................ WhiteCommerce, Accountancy, Business ................................................. DrabDentistry ................................................................................... LilacEconomics .............................................................................. CopperEducation .......................................................................... Light BlueEngineering ............................................................................OrangeFine Arts, including Architecture .................................................BrownForestry .................................................................................. RussetLaw ........................................................................................PurpleLibrary Science ........................................................................ LemonMedicine ...................................................................................GreenMusic ........................................................................................ PinkNursing ................................................................................. ApricotOptometry ....................................................................... AquamarineOratory (speech) .................................................................Silver GreyPharmacy ..........................................................................Olive GreenPhilosophy .......................................................................... Dark BluePhysical Education ............................................................. Sage GreenPublic Administration, including Foreign Service .................. Peacock BluePublic Health ...................................................................Salmon PinkScience ........................................................................ Golden YellowSocial Work .............................................................................. CitronTheology ................................................................................ ScarletVeterinary Science ....................................................................... Grey

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