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AUGUST 1ST

Two Thousand Twenty ON THE GROUNDS OF SCHREINER UNIVERSITY

UNIQUELY TEXAN

Nestled in the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, Schreiner University offers opportunities as big as Texas.

Inspired by the trailblazing pioneers who came before them, Schreiner University students chart new paths as they explore their futures. With grit and resilience, they grow intellectually, physically, spiritually, and

socially to positively impact their communities for generations to come.

WHO WE ARE At Schreiner University, students enter with hope and leave with achievement. We are a diverse, fiercely independent university. We are affiliated by choice and covenant with the Presbyterian Church (USA) with a main campus in the Texas Hill Country. WHAT WE DO Schreiner University is a place of opportunity. We offer undergraduate and graduate students a personalized, integrated, and holistic educational experience that prepares them for meaningful work and purposeful lives in a changing global society. Students study in-depth in a specific area of interest while acquiring broad skills and habits of mind to navigate a complex, diverse, and unscripted future. WHY WE DO IT -All students are valuable and unique; -Every student should grow intellectually, physically, spiritually,

and socially; -We value diversity of people and thought in a setting of open,

civil discourse; -Life-long learning and service to society are critical in a global

world; and -Higher education must develop thoughtful, productive, and

ethical citizens. OUR ACHIEVEMENTS Only Private Faith-based Institution of Higher Learning in the

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

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers of the Board Chair: Mr. T. Weir Labatt, III Vice Chair: Mr. Ross Rommel, Jr. Secretary: Dr. Carol McDonald

Trustees Mr. James Alsup Mr. Cecil Atkission Mr. Bud Benning Dr. Jo Beran Mr. John Brantley Mr. Richard Cree Ms. Becky Ferguson Mr. Warren Ferguson Mr. Page Foshee Mr. Gerald Griffin Mr. Derek Hansen Mr. William Harrison Mr. Brett Lindig

Mr. Jack McGuire Mr. Kevin Moriarty Mr. Daniel Ostos Mr. Michael Pate Ms. Jane Ragsdale Mr. Karl Ransleben Dr. William Reid Mr. J.D. Salinas Mr. Otto Schwethelm Mr. Robert Scott Dr. Carol Swanson Mr. Ron Tefteller Mr. Jack Tompkins Mr. David Weekley

Advisory Trustees

Mr. Thomas Baldwin Mr. William Beckworth The Reverend Kristi Blankmen

Dr. Carlos Campos Mr. Bubba Coskey Ms. Sue Cummings Mr. Ben Davis Mr. Luis Flores Ms. Janet McKinney Ms. Lea Nye Mr. Tom Pappas Mr. Robert Parker Ms. Jill Reno Simpson

Trustees Emeriti Ms. Nancy Anguish Mr. James Avery Mr. Peter Baldwin Mr. Neil Griffin Dr. Robert B. Trull

ADMINISTRATIVE CABINET

Dr. Charlie McCormick, President Dr. Travis Frampton, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Mr. Bill Muse, Vice President for Administration & Finance Mr. Mark C. Tuschak, Vice President for Student Recruitment, External Affairs, Marketing & Communications

Dr. Lucien Robert Costley, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Planning & Financial Services Mr. Rex Quick, Assistant Vice President for Information Technology Services & Chief Information Officer

Dr. Charlie Hueber, Dean of Students Dr. Diana K. Comuzzie, Developer of Health Professions Program

Ms. Marta Diffen, Director of Development

DEANS

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

UNIVERSITY MARSHAL

For the Faculty & Bearer of the Mace Mr. Jay T. McCormack, Visiting Assistant Professor of Business

The 2020 Recipient of the Margaret Hosler Award for Excellence in Teaching The Highest Distinguished Faculty Award at Schreiner University

About Academic Regalia

he custom of wearing distinctive dress for academic ceremonies dates back to the Middle Ages, when people dressed in

keeping with their class. The clergy were the literate class, so early academic costume was clerical. A heavy dark gown seems to have been worn at all times. Hoods and capes were also necessary during European winters because the buildings where scholars lived, studied, and taught were cold. From the beginning at Harvard in 1636, the faculties of American universities have worn distinguishing costumes. Those holding a bachelor’s degree wear a gown distinguished by long pointed sleeves hanging nearly to the knees. The master’s gown has long closed sleeves with a slit for the arm near the middle of the sleeves. The doctor’s gown is faced with a broad strip of velvet

and has three horizontal velvet bars on each sleeve. The level of degree is shown by the size of the hood, the width of the velvet trimming, and, in case of the doctoral hoods, by the shape. The bachelor’s, master’s, and doctor’s hoods are 3 feet, 3½ feet, and 4 feet long, respectively. In the same order, velvet trimming is 2, 3, and 5 inches wide. This velvet trimming extends all around the hood on the exposed edge, but to make a more comfortable fit, it is allowed to narrow at the neck band. The color of the trim denotes the field of learning in which it was given, and the hood provides the best clues for identifying the level of the degree and the institution which awarded it. Among the subjects represented by the colors in hoods worn by Schreiner University faculty and administrative staff are the following:

he appropriate cap for all degrees is the familiar mortar board. A black tassel, or one of the colors signifying the field of

specialization, hanging to the left of the face, is appropriate for all degrees. Those holding a doctor’s degree may wear a soft velvet cap or the mortar board with the tassel in whole or in part of gold thread. Schreiner University Board of

Trustees are wearing robes of maroon with white bars, representing Schreiner University colors. In 2020, the academic regalia for Schreiner’s bachelor and master students was redesigned incorporating the official Schreiner tartan in the gown and hood, connecting to the university’s Scottish heritage.

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Apricot – Nursing Brown – Fine Arts

Citron – Social Science Copper – Economics

Crimson – Communications Dark Blue – Philosophy

Drab – Business Administration Golden Yellow – Sciences

Green – Medicine Lemon Yellow – Library Science

Light Blue – Education Orange – Engineering

Peacock Blue – Public Administration Pink – Music Purple – Law

Sage Green – Physical Education Salmon – Public Health

Scarlet – Theology Silver Grey – Speech, Drama

White – Arts, Letters, and Humanities

Commencement

We are delighted to have you join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates. Commencement is a special occasion, both solemn and joyous. It is a time when we respect the traditions

of higher education and recognize the hard work and sacrifices that brought each graduate to this point of personal growth.

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

FRONT LAWN OF THE CAILLOUX CAMPUS ACTIVITY CENTER Saturday, August 1, 2020

8:30am

Please silence all electronic devices. *Audience Please Stand.

*PROCESSIONAL San Antonio Pipes & Drums

and Brass Quintet

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

Bearer of the Mace and University Marshal

President Program Participants

Board of Trustees President’s Administrative Cabinet

Full Professors Associate Professors Assistant Professors

Instructors Professional Staff

Degree Candidates Led by

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

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

INVOCATION The Reverend Ms. Kelsey Penn, ‘11

Associate Campus Minister & Coordinator for Purposeful Lives *NATIONAL ANTHEM Ms. Haley Montoya

Adjunct Instructor of Music WELCOME and COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Dr. Charlie T. McCormick

President BLESSINGS FOR THE CLASS OF 2020 Faculty and Staff

Blessing of families and friends – Dr. William Davis, Dean of Faculty Blessing for health – Dr. Wanda Sparks, Director of Nursing

Blessing of career – Ms. Marta Diffen, Director of Development Blessing for wisdom and knowledge – Dr. Samuel J. Dreeben, Assistant Professor of Psychology

Blessing for continued spiritual inquiry – The Reverend Ms. Kelsey Penn, ’11, Associate Campus Minister Blessing of the connection to the Schreiner University Family – Dr. Charlie McCormick, President

PRESENTATION OF THE GRADUATING CLASS Dr. Travis Frampton

Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs CONFERRING OF DEGREES Dr. Charlie T. McCormick

President

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

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

RESPONSE FOR THE GRADUATES Gianna Lee Esparza, B.A. in Sport Management

Spring Class of 2020 Valedictorian WELCOMING OF NEW ALUMNI Ms. Tammi Clanton Bingham, ’98, ‘18

Director of Alumni Relations

*ALMA MATER Reference on back of program

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

*RECESSIONAL Brass Quintet

Audience, please remain at seats during the Recessional. In addition, we are committed to protecting your health and therefore,

please adhere to social distancing guidelines when exiting by staying six feet from others.

Our Tartan

The Origin of the Schreiner University Legacy Tartan In 2018, the official university tartan was registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans in an effort to reconnect the university to its Scottish heritage. The official thread count is W1 W9 K23 DR95 W1 W9 K23. The first three thread counts represent “1923” marking in white - one of our school colors - the founding of the university and black as an official accent color. The 95 Maroon count represents the 95th year of the founding of the university in which the tartan was passed. Finally, we follow back with the 1923 thread again in white and black to represent the future reflection of our past 95 years of educational excellence.

A Note of Thanks

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

WE LOVE YOU, CLASS OF COVID-19!

Blessings

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

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

Blessing for Health Dr. Wanda Sparks, Director of Nursing

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

Blessing of Career Ms. Marta Diffen, Director of Development

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

May you discover your calling or career and may it renew you, May you push past your fears and strengthen your resolve and your voice,

May you inspire others and also be inspired, May you build a life of service and be a contributor to your community,

May you work with integrity, compassion, empathy, vision and hope, And, finally, remember to continue to develop yourself,

By doing so, you will develop those around you and together, you will achieve more.

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

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

Blessing for Continued Spiritual Inquiry The Reverend Ms. Kelsey Penn, ‘11

Associate Campus Minister & Coordinator for Purposeful Lives

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

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

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

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

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

Graduates, we look forward to the ways your contributions of goodness and leadership will be a blessing to all as you help build a more humane and just world. May you strive towards excellence in all you do so that you honor God's gift of knowledge; use this gift to speak for justice and peace, to sing with joy, to comfort those around you, to raise up your community, and to serve the world.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Pinning Ceremony

CAILLOUX CAMPUS ACTIVITY CENTER BALLROOMS Saturday, August 1, 2020

10:30am *PROCESSIONAL BSN Class of 2020

See listing of names in Degree Candidate Section INTRODUCTION Wanda Sparks, Ph.D., R.N.

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

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

Adjunct Faculty, Nursing PINNING OF THE GRADUATES BSN Faculty BLESSINGS OF THE HANDS Wanda Sparks, Ph.D., R.N.

Director of Nursing FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE PLEDGE Ruth Grubesic, Dr.P.H., R.N., P.H.C.N.S.-B.C.

Associate Professor of Nursing and Public Health BENEDICTION A. Cortez, M.S.N., R.N., C.P.X.P.

BSN Advisory Board Member CLOSING REMARKS Wanda Sparks, Ph.D., R. N.

Director of Nursing

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

Spring Class of 2020 Degree Candidates

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Shanna Brown

Rachel Elizabeth Cave

Norma L. Hernandez

Ross Thomas Newstead

Jenna Ann Peña

Madison Marie Springborn

Jonathan Edward Wraith

MASTER OF EDUCATION Nichole Christine Burke

Dominque Sa'Carol Cooper

Maria Alejandra Davis

Darby Anne McKinney

Annie Gosschalk Niedecken

Ashlee L. Nouri

Travis Carl Short

Traci Deann Walker

Mackinley Jewel Zimmerle

BACHELOR OF ARTS Gabriella Rene Acuña MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Teacher Certification Summa Cum Laude

Natalie Rose Adams MUSIC

Katrianna Abree Aguirre PSYCHOLOGY Photography Cum Laude

Joseph Anthony Albor MATHEMATICS Teacher Certification

Timothy Barrera PSYCHOLOGY

Adrieanna Purshae Bedford COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Joshua Daniel Berry MATHEMATICS

John Brittenum SPORT MANAGEMENT

Kendra Eileen Brown SPORT MANAGEMENT Marketing

Kaitlin Elaine Buerk PSYCHOLOGY Management Global Studies Summa Cum Laude Presidential Medallion

Andrew Martin Castaneda SPORT MANAGEMENT

Christopher Andrew Corbett PSYCHOLOGY Political Science Summa Cum Laude

Angela Kate de los Santos BIOLOGY

Eric John Droegemeier SPORT MANAGEMENT Music Cum Laude

Kadi Lane Elledge SPORT MANAGEMENT Magna Cum Laude

Gianna Lee Esparza SPORT MANAGEMENT Sports Communication Summa Cum Laude Valedictorian

Avery Nicole Garcia PSYCHOLOGY Marketing Summa Cum Laude

Jordan Taylor Garcia SPORT MANAGEMENT Cum Laude

Steven Ryan Garcia COMMUNICATION STUDIES Management Marketing Summa Cum Laude

Jasmine Guerrero PSYCHOLOGY

Robert Michael Guzman HISTORY European Studies

Amber Harris ENGLISH Teacher Certification Magna Cum Laude

Paul Hernandez MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Teacher Certification Summa Cum Laude

Addison Leigh Hutchings MATHEMATICS Photography

Cicely Frances Jones ARTS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Computer Information Technology Magna Cum Laude Presidential Medallion

Meredith Bryn Jones MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Teacher Certification Magna Cum Laude

Mary Megan Judge HISTORY European Studies Management

Caitlin Marie Korus MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Teacher Certification

Jessie Renee Leal POLITICAL SCIENCE Communication Management Summa Cum Laude

Bailey Renae McLendon PSYCHOLOGY Political Science Cum Laude

Natasha N. McMillan RELIGION

Nathan Ryan Meneses PSYCHOLOGY

Allison Paige Mills MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Teacher Certification Summa Cum Laude

Dibenhi Ydalia Miramontes MATHEMATICS Spanish and Latin American Studies

Megan Kaye Myers MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Teacher Certification Magna Cum Laude

Allyssa Ashley Nease MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Victoria Margret Neuman PSYCHOLOGY

Oluwadamilola Natalie Oluwo BIOLOGY Psychology

McKenzie Avery Pineda ENGLISH Teacher Certification Cum Laude

Meghan L. Rainey MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Teacher Certification Summa Cum Laude

Alejandro Isidro Ramirez PSYCHOLOGY

Charles Scott Shofner POLITICAL SCIENCE European Studies

Sarah Elizabeth Sides HISTORY European Studies Summa Cum Laude

Matthew Parker Smith ENGLISH European Studies

Jenna Dené Snead COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Tristan Makenlee Spiller SPORT MANAGEMENT

Lauren Emily Broday Stanley PSYCHOLOGY Communication Summa Cum Laude

Samantha Rennie Tello MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Teacher Certification Cum Laude

Tracy Ngoc Truong BIOLOGY Public Health

Steven Vaca MUSIC Teacher Certification

Kaitlyn Faye Willingham MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Teacher Certification Magna Cum Laude

Gary Michael Young CHEMISTRY Management

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Kayla Nicole Alvarado MARKETING

Jenna Rose Anderson MANAGEMENT

Christopher R. Arellano ACCOUNTING

Daniel Banda FINANCE Spanish and Latin American Studies Accounting

Sydney Blain MANAGEMENT

Luis Daniel Cabreja MANAGEMENT Communication

Brice Cameron Cole FINANCE

Collier R. Frenkel MARKETING Accounting

Callie Jane Gargano ACCOUNTING FINANCE Magna Cum Laude

Joshua Cole Gilliam MARKETING

John Paul Hakala MARKETING Sports Management

Benjamin Paul Jedow ACCOUNTING Computer Information Technology

Sydney Ranae Jendrusch MANAGEMENT Accounting Cum Laude

Matthew Ernesto Jimenez MARKETING Cum Laude

Blake Alexander Kindred MANAGEMENT

Yong Gun Lee MARKETING

Chloe Ryan Luna MARKETING

Logan Myles McLendon MANAGEMENT Accounting

Ethan D. Newman ACCOUNTING Political Science

Connor Guthrie Patton MANAGEMENT

Tori Sierra Penney ACCOUNTING

Avery Paige Porras ACCOUNTING

Cheyanne Powell MARKETING

Haley Reygan Rodriguez MANAGEMENT Marketing Cum Laude

Zachary Warren Rodriquez ACCOUNTING

Devin Mae Sanchez MARKETING Presidential Medallion

Paul Edward Wells, Jr. MARKETING

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Sally Alvillar COMMUNICATION DESIGN

Emillie Kristen Carrasco COMMUNICATION DESIGN Marketing

Grant Taylor Edwards COMMUNICATION DESIGN

Christian Ray Hicks COMMUNICATION DESIGN Photography

Rachel Anne Johnson COMMUNICATION DESIGN Photography

Chelsea Moreno COMMUNICATION DESIGN

Meaghan O'Donnell COMMUNICATION DESIGN

Esmeralda Michelle Ovalle-Flores COMMUNICATION DESIGN Photography

Emily Jean Click Ridgaway COMMUNICATION DESIGN

Autumn Lorraine Rowlands COMMUNICATION DESIGN European Studies Cum Laude

Amanda Macy White COMMUNICATION DESIGN Summa Cum Laude Valedictorian Finalist

BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES Callen Ann McCauley ENGINEERING Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Courtney Nicole Bigley EXERCISE SCIENCE Cum Laude

Bryan S. Bippert, Jr. EXERCISE SCIENCE

Ariana Azul Bordayo PUBLIC HEALTH

Emily Lucille Bouchon BIOLOGY Public Health

Rachel Leigh Brown BIOLOGY Cum Laude

Camden Gerardo Camacho CHEMISTRY Summa Cum Laude

Grant Alan Clifton BIOLOGY

Michael Ian Collings BIOLOGY Public Health Cum Laude

Marlee Chalise Daniel EXERCISE SCIENCE

George Matthew Elliott CHEMISTRY Mathematics Magna Cum Laude

Victoria Alexis Favela EXERCISE SCIENCE

Nicole Flores BIOLOGY

Meredith Grace Foster BIOLOGY Spanish and Lantin American Studies

Henry Forward EXERCISE SCIENCE

Cassandra Nicole Fuller CHEMISTRYBIOLOGY Cum Laude

Abigail Rosa Garcia BIOLOGY

Marta Irene Garcia PUBLIC HEALTH

Mayte Gonzalez CHEMISTRY Magna Cum Laude

Courtland Dianne Gully MATHEMATICS

Samantha Erin-Kayren Hagan COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Summa Cum Laude

Danielle Nicole Loeblein EXERCISE SCIENCE Sports Communication Cum Laude

Sofia Nicole Lopez PUBLIC HEALTH Biology Cum Laude

Iris Julia Montero EXERCISE SCIENCE Sports Communication Magna Cum Laude Presidential Medallion

Herschel Allen Moore III COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Sydney Alexandra Moreno BIOCHEMISTRY Global Studies

Joel Bryce Nerios BIOLOGY Chemistry Cum Laude

Bianca A. Olivares EXERCISE SCIENCE Cum Laude

Kolade Olowookere BIOLOGY

Ernest Ortiz EXERCISE SCIENCE History

Hannah Renee Ortiz CHEMISTRY Biology Magna Cum Laude

Beatriz Pereira BIOLOGY

Gabriel Reichert Blume EXERCISE SCIENCE Cum Laude

Haven Alyssa Scheiderer PUBLIC HEALTH Summa Cum Laude Valedictorian Finalist

Austyn Arissa Schiller EXERCISE SCIENCE

Oluwagbeminiyi O. Soname BIOLOGY Medical Humanities

Baileigh Jae Toenes BIOLOGY PUBLIC HEALTH Magna Cum Laude Presidential Medallion

Rebecca Ann Vairin CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY Cum Laude

Christian Leon Valdez BIOLOGY Magna Cum Laude

Jacob Alexander Vargas CHEMISTRY Summa Cum Laude

Lise Kristine Wisloff BIOCHEMISTRY

Amanda Jean Woods BIOLOGY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Shelby Lynn Collins Summa Cum Laude

Brittany Louise Weynand Corso Cum Laude

Ramsey Lynn Degollado Cum Laude

Kimberly Dugan Summa Cum Laude

Ariana Flores Summa Cum Laude

Kierstan Gunnink

Gisela Gutierrez Summa Cum Laude

Theresa Hankins Summa Cum Laude

Bailey Lauren Hauer

Robert Hensley

Valeria Herrera Cum Laude

Lisa Ann Horneber Summa Cum Laude

Casey Carroll Huff Magna Cum Laude

Ian Butler Hyde Cum Laude

Jamie Lurea Siddle Latozke

Alta Ledetsch

Jenna Gail Marek Summa Cum Laude

Christy Lynn McGee Magna Cum Laude

Laura A. Nasser Summa Cum Laude

Dyane Chere Petitt Cum Laude

Deanna Rivera Cum Laude

Stephanie Shawna Robinson

Lupita Yessenia Rodriguez Summa Cum Laude

Amber Nicole Schiller Magna Cum Laude

LaNita Lynn Seals Summa Cum Laude

Weldon Wayne Seely Summa Cum Laude

Nichole A. Spohn Summa Cum Laude

Ashley Trevino Cum Laude

Marlene Villafuerte Summa Cum Laude

Joshua Michael Woodhull Dual degree in Bachelor of Science PUBLIC HEALTH

University Ring

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

pride for the university. Elements on the official ring include:

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

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

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

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

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University Honors ALPHA CHI Scholastic Honors Cord of blue, green and medallions

Gabriella Rene Acuña Kaitlin Elaine Buerk Camden Gerardo Camacho Christopher Andrew Corbett George Matthew Elliott Gianna Lee Esparza Callie Jane Gargano Paul Hernandez Allison Paige Mills Iris Julia Montero Baileigh Jae Toenes Jacob Alexander Vargas ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA Freshman Honors Society Cord of red, gold, and white

Gabriella Rene Acuña Sydney Blain Kaitlin Elaine Buerk Camden Gerardo Camacho Michael Ian Collings Christopher Andrew Corbett Eric John Droegemeier George Matthew Elliott Gianna Lee Esparza Cassandra Nicole Fuller Callie Jane Gargano Courtland Dianne Gully Robert Michael Guzman Amber Harris Valeria Herrera Rachel Anne Johnson Cicely Frances Jones Jessie Renee Leal Bailey Renae McLendon Iris Julia Montero Joel Bryce Nerios Hannah Renee Ortiz Cheyanne Powell Oluwagbeminiyi O. Soname Baileigh Jae Toenes Tracy Ngoc Truong Steven Vaca Rebecca Ann Vairin Christian Leon Valdez Jacob Alexander Vargas Amanda Macy White Lise Kristine Wisloff Joshua Michael Woodhull

ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA Adult Learners Cord of gold and black

Avery Nicole Garcia Sarah Elizabeth Sides BETA BETA BETA Biology Cord of red, green and medallions

Michael Ian Collings Meredith Grace Foster Cassandra Nicole Fuller Sydney Alexandra Moreno Joel Bryce Nerios Kolade Olowookere Hannah Renee Ortiz Beatriz Pereira Tracy Ngoc Truong Christian Leon Valdez Amanda Jean Woods BSN HONOR SOCIETY Nursing

Brittany Louise Weynand Corso Ramsey Lynn Degollado Valeria Herrera Ian Butler Hyde Alta Ledetsch Dyane Chere Petitt Lupita Yessenia Rodriguez LaNita Lynn Seals Weldon Wayne Seely Marlene Villafuerte GAMMA SIGMA EPSILON Chemistry Cord of royal blue and white

Camden Gerardo Camacho George Matthew Elliott Cassandra Nicole Fuller Mayte Gonzalez Joel Bryce Nerios Hannah Renee Ortiz Beatriz Pereira Baileigh Jae Toenes Rebecca Ann Vairin Christian Leon Valdez Jacob Alexander Vargas Lise Kristine Wisloff

KAPPA MU EPSILON Mathematics Cord of rose-pink and silver

Joseph Anthony Albor Camden Gerardo Camacho Cassandra Nicole Fuller Courtland Dianne Gully Addison Leigh Hutchings Dibenhi Ydalia Miramontes LAMBDA PI ETA Communications Cord of red and white

Adrieanna Purshae Bedford Steven Ryan Garcia Jessie Renee Leal Lauren Emily Broday Stanley PHI ALPHA THETA History Cord of light blue and red

Robert Michael Guzman Ernest Ortiz Sarah Elizabeth Sides SIGMA BETA DELTA Business Cord of green and gold

Callie Jane Gargano John Paul Hakala Matthew Ernesto Jimenez Haley Reygan Rodriguez Devin Mae Sanchez SCHREINER HONORS University Honors Program

Kaitlin Elaine Buerk Cassandra Nicole Fuller Jessie Renee Leal Sofia Nicole Lopez Iris Julia Montero Joel Bryce Nerios Baileigh Jae Toenes Christian Leon Valdez Jacob Alexander Vargas

HONORS GRADUATES Cord of gold are worn - Cum Laude (GPA of 3.5+) Magna Cum Laude (GPA of 3.75+ Summa Cum Laude (GPA of 3.9+) and completed at least 30 hours at SU

University Faculty Brittany Anderson, M.Ed., Mathematics University of Texas at Arlington

Kim Arvidsson, Ph.D., Physics Iowa State University

Darlene A. Bannister, M.A., History Southeast Missouri State University

Brian Bernard, Ph.D., Engineering Duke University

Gary A. Biel, Ph.D., Psychology University of Louisville

Joan Bowman, Ph.D., Education Capella University

J. Kyle Busing, Ph.D., Exercise Science University of Northern Colorado

Ryan Caesar, Ph.D., Biology Ohio State University

Kathryn Campbell, M.F.A., Communication Design Digital Media Arts College

Jeannette Cockroft, Ph.D., History Texas A&M University

Daniel Coleman, D.B.A., Business Swiss Management Center

Diana K. Comuzzie, Ph.D., Biology Texas A&M University

Lee Crain, M.S., Biology University of Florida

Neva Cramer, Ph.D., Education Louisiana State University

Donald Crandall, D.M.A., Music University of Texas

Michael Cude, Ph.D., History University of Colorado

Jeffrey B. Cunningham, M.F.A., Theatre Temple University

William Davis, Ph.D., Chemistry University of Guelph

Christopher Distel, Ph.D., Biology Miami University - Ohio

Sam Dreeben, Ph.D., Psychology University of Louisville

Clark Elliston, D.Phil., Religion, Philosophy University of Oxford

Travis Frampton, Ph.D., Religion Baylor University & Erasmus University Rotterdam

Jude D. Gallik, Ph.D., Psychology University of Texas

Michael Grillo, Ph.D., Political Science University of Delaware

Ruth Grubesic, Dr.P.H., Nursing, Public Health University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Kevin Hannay, Ph.D., Mathematics University of Michigan

Sarah Hannay, M.F.A., English University of Iowa

Habiba Harris, M.S.N., Nursing American Sentinel University

James Harris, M.A., M.S., Visual Arts Vermont College of Norwich Univ

Marcus E. Hendershot, Ph.D. Political Science Washington University – St. Louis

Kathleen A. Hudson, Ph.D., English Texas Christian University

Michael Kahl, M.M., Music Southern Methodist University

Susan Klinedinst, Ph.D., Biology University of Michigan

Robert Kluting, M.B.A., Business University of South Dakota

Martin C. Lenard, M.M., Music Texas State University

Martin B. Lockerd, Ph.D., English University of Texas

Evangeline Martin, B.S.N., Nursing University of Texas Medical Branch

Kristen McAlexander, Ph.D., Exercise Science University of Houston

Clay McClure, M.F.A., Communication Design University of Texas at San Antonio

Jay McCormack, M.B.A., Business Southern Methodist University

Charlie McCormick, Ph.D., English University of Pennsylvania

Marcia Rae McCulley, M.F.A., Visual Arts The University of the Arts

Melinda McDade, M.S., Computer Information Technology Southern Methodist University

Stefan T. Mecay, Ph.D., Mathematics University of North Texas

Kiley P-H Miller, Ph.D., Chemistry Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Benjamin C. Montoya, Ph.D., History University of Colorado

Doug Monk, Ed.D., Education Texas A&M University

Adolfo Mora, Ph.D., Communication Studies University of Texas

Loretta Moreno, D.N.P., Nursing Walden University

Brigitte Moseley, M.S.N., Nursing American Sentinel University

Krisann Muskievicz, Ph.D., English University of Texas Medical Branch

Jamie Papesca, D.N.P., Nursing Regis College

Vojislav Petrovic, Ph.D., Mathematics University of Louisiana

Seth Reed, M.S., Computer Information Technology St. Mary’s University

G. Mathew Robinson, Ph.D., Exercise Science Baylor University

Maureen Russo, Ph.D., Spanish Georgetown University

Serge Ryno, Ph.D., Accounting Our Lady of the Lake University

Charles Salter, Ph.D., Business Our Lady of the Lake University

J. Barry Shaw, Ed.D., Exercise Science United State Sports Academy

Wanda Sparks, Ph.D., Nursing University of the Incarnate Word

C. Cole Starr, Ph.D., Philosophy Religion University of Virginia

Karen Taylor, Ph.D., Education Texas State University

Zachori Tegeler, M.S., Biology University of Houston at Victoria

Danette Vines, Ph.D., Chemistry Iowa State University

Barbara von Brandt-Siemers, Ph.D., Accounting Capella University

Deborah Wartko-Conner, M.F.A., Communication Design Academy of Art University

Carrie West, Ph.D., Communication Studies University of Denver

Mark Woodhull, Ph.D., Business Touro University International

William Woods, Ph.D., English Texas Woman’s University

Adrian Zapata, Ph.D., Chemistry Baylor University

Aleksandra Zapata, M.S., Chemistry Miami University - Ohio

Faculty listed are those from the 2019-2020 academic year.

FACULTY EMERITI

Joe R. Baulch, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Political Science and History Texas Tech University

Boardman R. Chambers, M.A., Professor Emeritus of English Vanderbilt University

Harry William Crate, M.A., Professor Emeritus of Engineering and Mathematics Rice University

Karen K. Dooley, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Psychology St. Louis University

Robert P. Hallman, M.Ed., Professor Emeritus of English Georgia Southern College

Richard L. Harben, M.S., Professor Emeritus of Psychology Southern Illinois University

Truman O. Hildebrand, M.A., Professor Emeritus of Mathematics University of Texas L.H.D. from Schreiner College

John E. Jones, M.S., Professor Emeritus of Accounting Texas Tech University

Lydia Kualapai, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of English University of Nebraska at Lincoln

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

William M. Sliva, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Mathematics University of Texas

Fred Stevens, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Biology University of Texas

Daniel Swensen, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Philosophy University of Miami

Qui-Phiet Tran, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of English University of Texas

Thomas D. Wells, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Exercise Science Texas A&M University

Edward L. Wilbourn, M.A., Professor Emeritus of History Austin College

R. M. Zarychta, D.A., Professor Emeritus of History Carnegie-Mellon University

PRESIDENT EMERITI

Sam McDowell Junkin, D.D. President Emeritus of Schreiner College Austin College

Charles Timothy Summerlin, Ph.D., President Emeritus of Schreiner University Yale University

denotes deceased.

2020 Faculty Awards

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

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

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

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

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

Presidential Challenge Coins

he history of challenge coins is military in nature and can be traced as far back as the Civil War when soldiers carried a coin from their hometown throughout the conflict and then continued to carry it after

the war as a reminder of their experiences. The coins are still an active symbol in today’s military forces. In addition to the military, law men and women, and firefighters are also known to carry challenge coins today.

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

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

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

Leadership Attaining various levels of leadership responsibilities while attending Schreiner University

The Schreiner Experience Receiving all three Schreiner Experience certificates:

Meaningful Work, Purposeful Lives, and Changing Global Society

Leave with Achievement Completing a certificate or degree at Schreiner University

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

Schreiner University offers a personalized, integrated education that prepares its students for

meaningful work and purposeful lives in a changing global society.

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Our Rich History

chreiner University was founded in Kerrville, Texas, by Captain Charles Schreiner; a pioneer, rancher, banker, merchant, and

philanthropist. On December 31, 1917, he placed in trust for the establishment of Schreiner Institute 140.25 acres of land and $250,000 to supply facilities for high grade instruction to boys and young men as a preparation for college and university course work. The school was to be “owned, maintained, and controlled by the Synod of Texas of the Presbyterian Church of the United States.”

On December 27, 1921, trustees, appointed by the Synod of Texas, formally received the trust and took steps to erect the first unit of buildings — a classroom building, one dormitory and the president’s home. Under the leadership of James J. Delaney, a faculty was organized and, in September of 1923, the school opened its doors. For a decade, Schreiner offered to boys and young men a preparatory department and the first two years of college. In 1932, coed residents of the

immediate Kerrville vicinity were enrolled as day students. In 1971, women were enrolled as boarding students. Other changes redefined Schreiner’s educational mission. From the beginning, instruction in military training was required for both high school and college students. In 1957, military training was made optional for college students; in 1969, it was discontinued; and two years later, it was also discontinued for high school students.

In 1973, phase-out began for the preparatory department, the name of the school was changed to Schreiner College, and the curriculum was broadened to include career education and life-long learning opportunities. The transition took Schreiner in one decade from a military preparatory school for men to a fully coeducational, four-year, liberal arts college, which received accreditation as a baccalaureate degree-granting institution in 1984. In 2001, the Board of Trustees changed the name to Schreiner University.

Our University Seal

seal has been part of a university since the Middle Ages and is considered one of the more important symbols of the

presidential office as it represents the legal mark of the university’s governing body. The Schreiner University seal is trademarked, licensed, and is used to authenticate official documents such as diplomas and other legal records.

Found at the front entrance of the university and in the center of the Administrative Quadrangle, the official university seal is admired with honor, respect, and reverence as a mark of distinction of Schreiner University’s academic excellence. Because of its symbolic significance, the seal is present at all official university

celebrations. The 5 ft. wide seal on display today was created in 2016. It is coated with a gold metallic finish, and is accentuated with laser-cut acrylic for the decorative trimming and lettering.

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

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Alma Mater

An independent and coeducational Presbyterian university filled with a rich, colorful history of Texas

heritage and traditions since 1923.