SpringCommencement Exercises

MAY 12, 2007

Ua Ao Hawai‘iWords by Larry Kimura Chant melody by Kalena Silva

Kau e ka wena o ke ao i ka laniThe announcement of dawn appears as a glowing streak upon the heavens,

He wekeweke i ka pö pilipukaIt is a narrow opening in the darkness heralding the day,

He ‘elele o ka poniponi hikinaIt is a messenger of purple glimmer from the east.

Kau ke kähe‘a wana‘ao i ka ‘äla‘apapaStreaks of red stain long cloud formations,

La‘i ana i luna o ke kükulu o ka lani läReposing serenely upon the pillars holding up the heavens;

‘O ka‘u ia e huli alo nei i ka ulu ëI turn to gaze upon this, focusing on growth and the rising of a new day,

‘Ae, ua ao ë.Yes, day has arrived.

Hö mai lä kö mälamalamaBestow upon us your radiant light

I ka honua nei i ka mauli olaHere upon the earth, filled with the spirit of life.

Ua ao Hawai‘i ke ‘ölino neiHawai‘i is in the brightness of day, it shines, brilliant

Mai ka pi‘ina a ka welona a ka läFrom its boundaries from the east to the west.

Kähiko ‘ia i ka ‘ike manomanoIt wears as its finery a myriad of knowledge,

Ka ‘ike köli‘u mai o kikilo maiOf deep insight from the depths of antiquity.

‘O ka‘u nö ia ‘o ka pülamaMy sole duty is to embrace and to cherish,

A pa‘a ma ka ipu o ka ‘ike ë.So it may be firm in the repositories of enlightenment.

‘Ae, ua ao ë.Yes, day has arrived.

He mele no Hawai‘i ua ao.This is a poem for Hawai‘i which has seen the light of day.

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT HILO

2007 Spring Commencement ProgramEDITH KANAKA‘OLE MULTI-PURPOSE STADIUM • 9:00 A.M., SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2007

PreludeSelections from the following repertoire: ................................................................ University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Orchestra Norwegian Dance #2 Maestro Ken Staton, Conductor GreigThe Navy Hymn Theme from ‘The West Wing’ Valdres Dykes Walden HanssenSunrise, Sunset Celebration Bock arr. Ford

GreetingsDr. Justina Mattos ..........................................................................................................................Commencement Coordinator

ProcessionalFanfare ........................................................................................................................... University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Orchestra Elgar/Bullock Maestro Ken Staton, ConductorPomp & Circumstance Elgar/Bullock SalutationsWelcome ....................................................................................Dr. Rose Y. Tseng, Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at HiloUa Ao Hawai‘i ................................................................................................................Dr. Kalena Silva, Faculty & Students Kimura/Silva Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian LanguageThe Star-Spangled Banner ............................................................................................................................... Mr. Chris Ramos Smith/Key Graduate, Performing Arts, Music ConcentrationHawai‘i Pono‘ï ...............................................................................................................................................................Assembly Berger/Kaläkaua Conducted by G. Kamakaopiopiowiwo‘ole Mahi Gunderson, Project Manager, Keaholoa STEMIntroductions ............................................................................Dr. Rose Y. Tseng, Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Excellence in Teaching AwardsDr. Rose Y. Tseng ...................................................................................................... Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Regent Michael A. Dahilig .......................................................................................... University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents Regent Marlene Hapai ................................................................................................. University of Hawai‘i Board of RegentsMr. Sam Callejo ................................................................................Vice President for Administration, University of Hawai‘i

Frances Davis Award for Excellence in TeachingChancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Chancellor’s Award forOutstanding Advisor/MentorDr. Rose Y. Tseng ...................................................................................................... Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Taniguchi Award for Excellence & InnovationDr. Rose Y. Tseng ...................................................................................................... Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at HiloDr. Randy Hirokawa ..............................................................................................................Dean, College of Arts & Sciences

Hail to the GraduatesMs. Kainoa Kaumeheiwa-Rego ................................................President, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Student AssociationMr. Kelly Moran .............................................................................................University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Alumni & Friends

Student Address“In a Sea of Others, We Make a Mark of Our Own” ..............................................................................................Linda Voong Bachelor of Arts, English & Political Science

Keynote AddressMr. John F. Gifford .................... Retired Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & President of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

Presenting the CandidatesDr. Stephen Hora ................................................................................................ Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Bachelors DegreesRegent Michael A. Dahilig .......................................................................................... University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents Regent Marlene Hapai ................................................................................................. University of Hawai‘i Board of RegentsMr. Sam Callejo ................................................................................Vice President for Administration, University of Hawai‘i Dr. William Steiner ................................................ Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource ManagementDr. Randy Hirokawa ..............................................................................................................Dean, College of Arts & SciencesDr. Marcia Y. Sakai ...................................................................................................... Dean, College of Business & EconomicsDr. Kalena Silva ............................................................ Director, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language

Certificates in Teacher EducationDr. Jan Zulich ............................................................................................................................................Professor of Education

Masters DegreesDr. Susan Brown ....................................................................................................................... Chair, Psychology DepartmentDr. Donald Price ..................................................... Program Chair, Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental ScienceDr. Eric Im ......................................................................................................................Interim Director, China-U.S. Relations

Honorary Doctoral DegreeRegent Michael A. Dahilig .......................................................................................... University of Hawai‘i Board of RegentsRegent Marlene Hapai ................................................................................................. University of Hawai‘i Board of RegentsMr. Sam Callejo ................................................................................Vice President for Administration, University of Hawai‘i Mr. John F. Gifford .......................................................................................................... Dr. of Humane Letters, honoris causa

Mele for the UniversityPulelo Ha‘aheo ...............................................................................................................................................................AssemblyKamanä/Silva/Wilson/Bernardino Conducted by G. Kamakaopiopiowiwo‘ole Mahi Gunderson

Project Manager, Keaholoa STEM

AcknowledgmentsDr. Rose Y. Tseng ........................................................................................................................................................Chancellor

RecessionalTriumphal March from Aida .................................................................................... University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Orchestra Verdi/Bullock Maestro Ken Staton, Conductor

This is a non-smoking facility.This document is available in alternate format upon request.

This facility is wheelchair accessible and sign language interpreters are located to the right of the stage.

Keynote Address

Student Address

John F. “Jack” Gifford, founder and former CEO of Maxim Integrated Products and Advanced Micro Devices, is one of the “founding fathers” of the analog microchip industry. He earned a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering in 1963 from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), which he attended on a baseball scholarship, and where he maintains close ties. He was elected to UCLA’s baseball hall of fame in 1990, taking his place alongside the likes of Jackie Robinson, Dr. Bobby Brown, Kenny Washington, Mike Gallego, Tim Leary, Eric Karros, Todd Zeile and Don Slaught. He was also named 1991 Alumnus of the Year for the school’s College of Engineering, which he addressed as commencement speaker in 1992.

Mr. Gifford entered the semiconductor industry in 1964 when he went to work for Fairchild Semiconductor and became the company’s first Director of Analog Products. He co-founded Advanced Micro Devices in 1969 and remained as vice president of marketing and planning until leaving the company to become Senior Vice President, then President and CEO of Intersil, Inc., which was later acquired by General Electric (GE). As Senior Vice President, he was instrumental in the company’s pioneering development of low-power CMOS for analog applications. Mr. Gifford founded Maxim Integrated Products in 1983 with a vision of providing high-quality analog and mixed-signal engineering solutions for the technology industry. From its inception, he promoted a culture of high expectations and the concept that innovative product development could be scheduled and was not a random event. Maxim is now a worldwide leader in the design, development, and manufacture of analog, mixed signal, high frequency, and digital circuits. Mr. Gifford's industry achievements earned him numerous awards including CEO of the Year by Electronic Business Magazine in 2001 and America’s Best Semiconductor Industry CEO by Institutional Investor Magazine in 2005.

Mr. Gifford’s agricultural upbringing and avid interest in technology also led him to establish businesses outside the semiconductor industry. He embarked on a farming career in 1973 and in 10 years became one of the larger tomato growers in Northern California. The founder and President of businesses that include J. Leal Farms and Enslie Industries, Gifford was nominated for National Entrepreneur of the Year by Arthur Young in 1988.

Active in numerous scholastic and charitable activities involving children and education, Mr. Gifford has contributed to the University of California Hall of Science Lower Education Program, The Betty Kanuha Foundation and is a co-founder of the East Palo Alto Education and Tennis Foundation (EPATT). His background in science and athletics has convinced him that youth exposed to athletics will succeed in life if education is properly emphasized. This led him to establish Hawai`i’s Kalaeiki Baseball Youth Clinic five years ago, which offers a free four day clinic annually, featuring volunteer coaches from the major leagues and eight Division I Universities including UCLA, Stanford and Hawai`i. The overall aim of these efforts is to focus our youth on the value of Math and English education.

At today's ceremony, Mr. Gifford will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. This award recognizes his distinguished reputation as a pioneer in the electronics industry and his public service in support of education programs for youth.

Linda Voong, an English and Political Science major, represents the class of 2007 as Student Speaker. Born in San Jose, California, Ms. Voong moved to Hawai`i at the age of four. She attended Hilo Union, Hilo Intermediate and Hilo High School before enrolling at UH Hilo.

Ms. Voong's academic achievements while pursuing a double major have earned her numerous awards including Presidential and Kiwanis Scholarships. She spent four months in Washington D.C., as an intern at the office of U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka. Active in campus affairs, she spent two years with the Model United Nations as a member, served as secretary and president of the Political Science Association, and was a Junior Kiwanis member.

When Ms. Voong and her sister Elaine receive their degrees, it will mark an important family milestone. The daughters of Chinese immigrants who fled their homeland to escape the war in Indochina, they represent their family's first generation to attend and graduate from college. Growing up, they spoke only Cantonese and did not begin to learn English until entering elementary school.

Ms. Voong's address will acknowledge the contributions UH Hilo's faculty and staff along with the Hilo community have made to the graduating class. She urges her classmates to find ways to contribute as alumni. "I want to encourage the graduates to remain here or at least come back at some point to contribute to the next graduating class and community as previous graduates have done," she said.

Voong hopes to become an attorney. She has worked for the past three years at the law office of Hilo attorney Douglas Halsted. Her post graduation plans include working for the next year, before applying for admission to law school in Fall 2008.

Laura AcevedoCounseling Psychology

Cheng WujunChina-U.S. Relations

Karen J. CrowellCounseling Psychology

Tiffany Rose FreitasCounseling Psychology

Erica Alisa GodoyCounseling Psychology

Pansy M.C. Lindo-MouldsCounseling Psychology

Kathleen Quirk LucassianChina-U.S. Relations

Randal Robert McEndreeChina-U.S. Relations

Bryson L.K. MidelChina-U.S. Relations

Christine Marie Eun-Hee ParkCounseling Psychology

David William PhillipsChina-U.S. Relations

Penelope Leda RodriguezCounseling Psychology

Virginia Kay WhiteCounseling Psychology

Wu WenyingChina-U.S. Relations

Roland D. FrayneTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Cybil Ku`umakanau`imaikalani Glendon-Baclig

Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Sierra Star McDanielTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Atlantis Dawn RussTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Evann Frankie SouzaTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Randee Lei TubalTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Anne Catherine VeilletTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Rebecca Mililani BrowningGordon Kaiolohia CarvalhoPatrick Clarence Codianne*Raymond Roy DeCastro IIIIan Hideo FujimoriFredrick IkertangMartha Tani Kawasaki

Lynn Yoshie KobashigawaMark Edward KostkaJason Allan Long*Michelle Pauline MontgomeryJuan MoralesMaryn Mayumi NakasoneElisa Erin Miho Nishimoto*

Gregory James OstermanNicholas Thomas PaulsonKaren Kusano ScottMichael Francis SealsSharla Miyuki ShibataMelissa Dawn Snapp*Ryan Joseph Taiariol

Sarah Ruth TanuvasaThomas Allen Winslow, Jr.Chung WongChika Yagi

Gordon Kaiolohia CarvalhoPlant Tissue Culture

Richard Paul CreaganPlant Tissue Culture

Mark Edward KostkaPlant Tissue Culture

Michael Francis SealsPlant Tissue Culture

Thomas Allen Winslow, Jr.Plant Tissue Culture

Chika YagiPlant Tissue Culture

* Honors Candidate

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Academic Subject Certificate

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT HILO

SPRING 2007CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

Master of Arts

Master of Science

Misako AdachiPsychology

Charlotte Kehaunani Adams-Kaauwai

Sociology

Sara Nicole AkermanPsychology

Yu AkiyamaMarine Science

Sarah Elwell AlbrechtPsychology

Ka`ohinani Kwai Lan AlvaroPsychology

John Isaac AraujoLinguistics

Gustavo Adolfo Arceo Gonzalez

Political Science

Jon Philip ArchambeauPsychology and Mathematics

Carmelito Francis ArkangelHealth and Physical Education

Kelsey Chiemi Atebara*Biology

Trisha Brooke AtwoodMarine Science

Amber Diane AultNatural Science

Amanda Uilani AyosoPsychology

Paula Marie Ayotte*Marine Science

Jennifer Ann BachBiology

Kate Elizabeth BarnesCommunication

William K. Ewaliko BelcherBiology

Joshua E. Berry*Philosophy

William Alexander Bierman IIIMathematics

Alison Kathryn BillingMarine Science

Anapesi Kelohiwai Toki Bloomfield

Sociology

Dana Lynn Kapi`olani Borabora

English

Jason Phillip Borja*History

Bradley Lopaka BowmanBiology

Jacqueline Chez BrightPsychology

Megan Samantha Broadway*Marine Science

Hiwalani BrownAnthropology

Tanya BrownJapanese Studies

Alicia Elaine BublitzLiberal Studies

Beau Daniel ButtsPolitical Science and Communication

Diane Maurine CalderNatural Science

Marites Juan Calibuso*Chemistry

Claire E.A.S. CaoagdanSociology

Rachaell Gabrielle CasaleLiberal Studies

Kristel Leina`ala CastroPolitical Science

Suk Yee Lily Chan-Harris*Psychology

Samantha Suhyun ChangPsychology

Tien Yuan Chih*Mathematics

Martin Kalani ChingSociology

Agnes L. ChowPolitical Science

Jacqueline Leilani Chow HoyBiology

Veronica Kekinookalani ChungSociology

Kathleen Mary Chuter*History

Karen Helen Ciabattoni*Sociology

Lisa Megan ClarkPhilosophy

Rio Kenji ColeBiology

Shannon Noël Conner*Political Science

Joseph John Paoa CorbettMarine Science

Clint Christopher CordialBiology

Justin Heyward CorneaMathematics

Danielle Zoe Coyle*History

Michael J. CrabtreeGeography

Brian Michael CronanCommunication

Susan Nalani DamoPsychology

Janet DaumBiology

Amy Rochelle DayPerforming Arts

Christina de BrumPolitical Science

Bronson Edwin DekoningPhysics

Kelandy Faustino DiazPolitical Science

Darlette Rae Driskell*Liberal Studies

Peter Dunn-Aurello*Political Science and History

Matthew Alan ElizaresCommunication

Ramona Teada EstradaPsychology

Clarissa Carolyn FernandesPsychology

Adam Shivadas Reginald Flagg*

Communication and Philosophy

Melissa Marie Fletcher*Psychology

Megan Leslie Floyd*History

Troy James FoleyPsychology and Philosophy

Andrew Lee ForcePolitical Science

Rachel Erin ForsbergLinguistics

Laura Maxine Foster*Geography

Katie Lynn Fothergill*Psychology

Chester Jay Melchor FrancoHealth and Physical Education

Andrew William Fredell*Marine Science

Aubrey Sage FreemanCommunication

Matthew N. GaldonesAdministration of Justice

Kimberly GaligoPolitical Science

Rachel Sue GallagherPolitical Science

Paulette Marie GanganoPsychology

Dora Nichole Gaskill*English and Performing Arts

Loren Ann GermanoChemistry

Alexis Carol Irene GiannoulisBiology

Colin Jesse GilliamLiberal Studies

Lisa Dawn GoffPsychology

Rachele Lorena Greene*Sociology

Randi Lee GrilloCommunication

Amy L. GuinardPsychology

David Keola HallPsychology

Ryan Wailana HanohanoHealth and Physical Education

Jay Davies HardingPhilosophy

Lizabeth Ann Hauani`o*Anthropology

Chaslen Hauanio-AhinAnthropology

Tomiko Francesca Havlin*Communication

Kimberly Miyuki Hayashi*Psychology

David John HazeltonPolitical Science

Ashley Danielle Heard*Marine Science

Elizabeth Rose Maluhia HeenPerforming Arts

Chelsey Waioleka HeidenfeldtPsychology and Communication

Cathy Jean HembdPsychology

Sarah Aranya HenleyNatural Science

Brian Richard HerrHistory

Joseph Theodore Hegrenes Herrold*

Chemistry and Mathematics

Shannon Lynn HickeyArt

Amy Lynn HoffHistory

Emilee Marra Dueppen Holmes

Marine Science

Melvin Khalil HoranyHistory

Jenna Solange HoshideCommunication

Takako IwahashiChemistry

Asuka IwaiAdministration of Justice

Kevin M. IwasakiHealth and Physical Education

* Honors Candidate

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Bachelor of Arts

Kerry IwashitaHistory

Adam Wayne JaramilloHealth and Physical Education

Edward Makoto Johns*Psychology and Sociology

Leif Arthur JohnsenHistory

Nicholas David JordanMarine Science

Marilyn Eve Pascua JosePerforming Arts

Mark Jeremy Kaetsu*History and Political Science

Samantha Tasha Kapsky*Psychology

Etta K. KarthMarine Science

Kainoa Kanoelani Kaumeheiwa-Rego

Political Science and Communication

Aya Patricia KazamaLinguistics

Tarah Aleah Leilani KekunaPsychology

Aubrey Ann KellyAnthropology

Laura Katherine KimborowiczCommunication

Lindsay Agan KingMathematics

Kealohanuiopuna Mark Kinney

Geography

Rachel Megan KleinPerforming Arts

Jason David KlemNatural Science

Timothy Alan KohmanBiology

Ryuta KoikeCommunication

Wolfgang E. KrayGeography

Caitlin Lambert Kryss*Marine Science

Christen Braun KurokawaCommunication and Psychology

Jeffery Tyler KutzBiology

Kelley Eileen LauSociology

Monica Renee LessnauPsychology

Matthew David LewisGeography

Lisa Ruth Lilja*Performing Arts

Branden Michael Lohrey*◊Natural Science

Jeremy Moses Keolaohauoli Loque

Health and Physical Education

Hoang Bich Lu*Communication

Darcey Victoria LucasAdministration of Justice and Sociology

Aaron Kekoa Lui-KwanArt

Aaron S. MacIntyrePsychology

Gene J.L. Madriaga*Mathematics

Charlene Joann Pikake Malendres

Sociology

Debra Denali MalinowskiPolitical Science

Mariel Haunani MaloofArt

Dominic David MarconiMarine Science

Megan Heather Martens*Geography

Michele Maeri Martin-HinesCommunication

Brien Epeni MasoliGeography

Grant Sukeji MatoiPsychology

Jennifer Marie McCorkhillAdministration of Justice and Philosophy

Paul James McFarlaneGeography

Douglas Alan McGheeNatural Science

Brian McMichaelSociology

Blake Weston McMillenPolitical Science

Michelle Marie McNamee*Psychology

Callie Reed McNew*Natural Science and Communication

Kareen K. MedeirosAdministration of Justice

Alberta Kay Kamōhai Mehau-Matsu

Art

Cheryl Ann Mendonca-JonesPsychology

Wilson Tabelual MetesCommunication

Anne Marie MichelsEnglish

Monica Motee Minnitt*Linguistics

Chiaki Miyao*Linguistics

James Ernest Morin, Jr.Geography

Nathaniel Jacob MorseCommunication

Shougo MotoiMarine Science

Christopher Paul Mott*Marine Science

Elizabeth Murphy*Marine Science

Kellie Emiko NagaiPsychology

Maryn Mayumi NakasoneBiology

Kristen Chiemi NakasueSociology

Melissa NetzeMarine Science

Leia Marie NgirmidolAdministration of Justice and Political Science

Dylan William Jitsuo Nonaka*Political Science

Kyoko Nozaki*Psychology

Elvis Enrique Núñez*Marine Science

Alethea Cielle O'ToolePerforming Arts

Christopher OatesAnthropology

Christina Marie Olive*Sociology

Charlotte Corey OliverGeology

Tony Sylvester OliverPsychology

Dusty Lynn OrrPsychology

Paul James OrrHistory

Chelsea Jan OsbornePsychology

Sue M. OtaAnthropology

Wendy Jane OwenHealth and Physical Education

Stacy Michiko OyamaSociology

Gaudencia A. PabroPolitical Science

So-Hyun Park*Communication

Brion Paul PetersonMarine Science

Jovianne W. PhillipAdministration of Justice

Richard Cooper Pierce, Jr.Marine Science

Daniel Christopher Pollock*Health and Physical Education

Angela Alane PondMarine Science

Laura Michelle PressSociology

Lacey Jay PriceMarine Science

Alona Naomi QuarteroPsychology

Gerald Thomas Ramsey*Anthropology

Stefanie Jo RecktenwaldCommunication

Chelsea Nicole Kalei Rice*Mathematics

Edward David RichterNatural Science

David Alan Ridge-YatesMathematics

Unchalee Rimando*Mathematics

Andrea Hope RobertAdministration of Justice

Charity Joni RobertBiology

Joel Wade RogersPhilosophy

Ned Wesley Pueokalewa Rogers

Marine Science

Kristin Tiare Mapuana Rosendahl

Psychology

Vanessa RullPsychology

Berney Berysin SalomonPolitical Science

Kenmore Etse SalvadorPolitical Science

Debra J. SanbeiAdministration of Justice

Tiffany Pualei SantoreBiology

Kyra Elise SareNatural Science

Maria Elena ScaranoCommunication

Christian Robert SchmidtkeBiology

Amber Dawn Schoneberg*English

Diane Vicky SearlesLiberal Studies

Alexander Dryden SelfPolitical Science

Meagan Jean SelvigBiology

Lianora Vefa SeumanuPolitical Science

Rebecca Michelle SextonPsychology

Ayako Shimizu*Linguistics

Bachelor of Arts

* Honors Candidate ◊ Presidential Scholar

Chantee Alameda ShiromaPsychology

Kevin Tyler ShowalterAnthropology and Geography

Erin Leolani Sing ChowCommunication

Krislynn Analisa SivasPsychology

Tamara Sue SmithPsychology

Melissa Dawn Snapp*Biology

Kiblas Yalap SoaladaobAnthropology

Vera Rose SonnenbergNatural Science

Jaimelynn Ku`ualohalani Souza

Biology

Andrea Jean SpatzEnglish

Serena Ku`ulei Sarocam Spitalsky

Communication

Ariel StarrGeography

Sara Mariko SteeleCommunication

Marcie Marleen Stoddard*Communication

Andre Ichiro TairaPhilosophy

Chi Riga Melia Potts TalleyPhilosophy

Jacklyn Nicole Anakela TaylorPsychology

Christopher Brad TexeiraPerforming Arts

Angela Brooke ThomasPsychology

Natasha Lehua ThomasPsychology

Mimi Marie Tincher*Performing Arts

Yudai Tochika*Communication

Mineko Kanamoto Todd*Communication

Sasha Velvet TokareffCommunication

Kimiko Tomita*Linguistics

Linda TranMarine Science

Shari Lynn Tresky*Philosophy and Anthropology

Kayla Ann TruscottGeography

Tuumasina TuiGeography

Jennifer Kanoelehua Sumiko Veloria

Sociology

Linda VoongEnglish and Political Science

Houston Curry WadeGeography

Wendy Mapuana WaipaPolitical Science

Danica Hokulani WalshPsychology

Kyler D. WartmanHealth and Physical Education

Katsuhito Watanabe*Linguistics

Nathan Waters*Mathematics

Alva WendlandAnthropology

Joan Alaine WibberleyAnthropology

Annika WirénPsychology

Margaret Patricia WitheeArt

Christopher TaiSeu WongCommunication

Stephen Kirk YahnMarine Science

Jolean Uilani Yamada*Psychology

Yuen Kayo YamaguchiPolitical Science

Stephen YarofaligPolitical Science

Yvonne Nicole Yoshishige*English

Clarence Kalimahana YoungAnthropology

Carolyn Sayuri Nishida AiharaNursing

Jeanette Domingo AustriaNursing

Roxanne-Joy Cano BatallaNursing

William Alexander Bierman IIIComputer Science

Deborah L. Brody-Chen*Nursing

Adelaine Tan Buendia-DellaNursing

Hazel St. Claire ButlerAstronomy

Marites Juan Calibuso*Biology

Beth Sharpe CarterNursing

Tracy Mack CastileComputer Science

Cherie Lynn Ancheta Corpuz*Nursing

James Clay Kirkup CravensGeology

`Āhia Gay DyeAstronomy

Armance Y. FloresNursing

Leanne Mari Hanagami*Nursing

Enok Peter Harnish*Computer Science

Starla Rose Henderson*Nursing

Gyokuryu HiasaComputer Science

Patricia Aputi Ilog*Nursing

Carol Ann JensenNursing

Julia K.K. KatsunumaNursing

Sarah KnightsAstronomy

Jennifer Francisco Krome*Nursing

Caitlin Lambert Kryss*Biology

Nicholas Hoang Le*Biology

Robin Jane Page LeavittNursing

Megan Lewis*Nursing

Noah Emmanuel LuisComputer Science

Ariel L. Marsh*Nursing

Anne Marie MichelsAstronomy

Alisha Kimie Leialoha Mihara*Nursing

Bryan Kenji MurakaneNursing

Jodi Moonbeam Apelila Oldfather*

Nursing

Cheryl Pedrozo PavelNursing

Laralyn Kealohilani-Reese Saguid

Nursing

Katsuhiko Saito*Astronomy

Kaleina Rozia ScottAstronomy

Seth Logan SloanAstronomy

Christine Marie SmithGeology

Justin James StevickAstronomy

Daniel F. ValleGeology

Houston Curry WadeAstronomy

Joshua Clifford WilliamsAstronomy

Morgan Joanna WrankleNursing

Michael David Young*Astronomy

Desiree Makamae Zimmermann

Nursing

Bachelor of Arts

* Honors Candidate

Bachelor of Science

Pelikaokamana`o`i`o K. Kum Oi Bertelmann

Pacific Islands Studies

Diane Maurine CalderEnvironmental Studies (Physical)

Shannon Noël ConnerInternational Studies (Relations)

Michael J. CrabtreeEnvironmental Studies (Physical) and Planning

Laura Maxine FosterEnvironmental Studies (Physical)

Rachel Sue GallagherInternational Studies (Relations)

Enok Peter HarnishDatabase Management

Gyokuryu HiasaDatabase Management

Wolfgang E. KrayEnvironmental Studies (Physical)

Megan Heather MartensPlanning

Chiaki MiyaoTeaching English as a Second Language

Gerald Thomas RamseyTeaching English as a Second Language and Pacific Islands Studies

Kiblas Yalap SoaladaobPacific Islands Studies

Ariel StarrWomen's Studies

Katsuhito WatanabeTeaching English as a Second Language

Joan Alaine WibberleyPacific Islands Studies

Lisa Louise AdamsSecondary Education

Kiralyn Anuhea Yoshika Arinoki

Elementary Education

Shanna Kaleimomi ArthurElementary Education

Kathleen Ann BoothElementary Education

Amber Lehua BotzElementary Education

Matthew Wesley CarselElementary Education

Joanna Katherine DeRegoSecondary Education

Andrea FinkelsteinSecondary Education

Chrystal Marie FoxElementary Education

James Thomas Gilbride, Jr.Secondary Education

Alexander Joshua HatzisElementary Education

Randi K.M. HayashidaSecondary Education

Angel Theresa HernandezSecondary Education

Amy Aiko HiraiElementary Education

Brad Takashi HiranoElementary Education

Ha`awinamaikalani O Waika`alulu Ioane

Elementary Education

Nāmakaonaona `O Ku`ulei Michelle Kuroda

Elementary Education

Leilani Kathleen Lee LoySecondary Education

Tamara Kiyoko Dakujaku Leong

Elementary Education

Joel V. Mateo IIISecondary Education

Jana Lea May-RollasonSecondary Education

Hugh Wayne MuirheadSecondary Education

Irene Perez-GilbrideElementary Education

Nathon C. RodriguesSecondary Education

Talia Salina SalazarElementary Education

Nellie Fokno SalmoElementary Education

Terilyn Akemi SaludaresElementary Education

Dayna Malia SantiagoElementary Education

Tracey Fukuo SatoElementary Education

Inga Lee ScottElementary Education

Aya ShehataSecondary Education

Patricia Elizabeth ShillingfordElementary Education

Angela Michelle StottsElementary Education

Caleb William StroudSecondary Education

Pola Czechowicz TaitanoSecondary Education

Paul Jonathon TallmanSecondary Education

Lance Eugene Takeo TominagaSecondary Education

Nancy UsherSecondary Education

Scott Barcly VoorhiesSecondary Education

Javelyn Chelsea Kanoelani Wilson

Secondary Education

Laura Julia Wilson-WarnerElementary Education

Rae Tsuji YoungElementary Education

Jeremy Ryan GourdDarren Kenichi HigaShelby Elizabeth Jones

Hyun-Gyu Kim*Robinson LeeDylan William Jitsuo Nonaka*

Elise Akemi PakDavid Alan Ridge-YatesSabrina Saburo Robert

Certificate in Teacher Education

* Honors Candidate

Academic Subject Certificate

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Aric Fernandez AcordaRosalinda AllenTwylla Nonoheikawaionapua

BaptisteVincent Craig BiggsGabriel John BissellJoseph Thomas Campbell*Jennifer Lauren CarvalhoCassandra Catherine CollinsChristopher Alan Curry*Nefertti DavidCarlos Adrian DenegriNatalie Erika Fujimoto

Joshua Kaleimakamaeokeola Kameki Fukino

Robin GleasonTisha LeeAnne HanabagaDanna Kazue HanashiroTravis Y. IkawaPerry Gus Atalig Inos, Jr.Leah Kawelelani Pukahi IshigoLon Yukio IshiiKim Han KiKennedy Kumaichi KingzioLinda Thomasine Kow*Taylor-Judy LamMei Lin Lui

Sidney Nichole LynnKnicole Elizabeth MacPhersonKuuipo Mahealanimelemelena

hokuokalani S. MarkMary Elizabeth MartinAlison Dengelei MasamiRaina Ann McGirrJoan Louise Miller*Desiree Pagsanjan MontecilloKellie Emiko NagaiYoko Nakamichi*Terri Lei NapeahiHesileen NethAlethea Cielle O'Toole

Christin T. Kawate QuinoriesMari Joy Fukuoka Sato*Yu-Hao ShihKahealani Leslie-Anna SilvaErin Leolani Sing ChowHoward Lorenzo SuguitanLaura Mieko TanakaDavid Anthony TrieweilerI-Chieh TuNicole Sara WalkerSheila Suzanne Watts-Voit*Yuen Kayo YamaguchiKelly Yamamoto*

Jennifer Ann Kawehilani Avelino*Pelikaokamana`o`i`o K. Kum Oi BertelmannNina Eleanor DodgeKa`enaalohaokau`ikaukehakeha Aoe HopkinsRobyn Kealoha Moku

Hōkūao PellegrinoBrandy-Alia Imeakaumakakūlō`ihinokalani Serikaku*Kimiko Tomita*Wendy Mapuana WaipaAlexandra Ahonuiikawēkiu Yates

Chaslen Hauanio-AhinBasic Hawaiian Culture

Cori-Ann Kaipolani LeeIndigenous Teacher Education

Academic Subject Certificate

Certificate in Teacher Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

David Anthony TrieweilerE-Commerce Technology & Business

KA HAKA ‘ULA O KE‘ELIKŌLANI

Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian Studies

Academic Subject Certificate

* Honors Candidate

Honor SocietiesBETA GAMMA SIGMA

NATIONAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION HONOR SOCIETY

Joseph Thomas Campbell Kim Han Ki Yoko Nakamichi Kelly Lynn Yamamoto Christopher-Alan Curry Joan L. Miller Mari Sato

LAMBDA PI ETA

HONOR SOCIETY OF THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION

Tomiko Francesca Havlin Callie Reed McNew Stephanie Jo Reckenwald Marcie Marleen Stoddard

PI SIGMA ALPHA

NATIONAL POLITICAL SCIENCE HONOR SOCIETY

Beau Daniel Butts Peter Dunn-Aurello Mark J. Kaetsu Alexander D. Self Kristel L. Castro Rachel S. Gallagher Dylan W. J. Nonaka

PHI ALPHA THETA NATIONAL HISTORY HONOR SOCIETY

Jason Phillip Borja Danielle Zoe Coyle Megan Leslie Floyd Mark Jeremy Kaetsu

PSI CHI NATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY HONOR SOCIETY

Laura A. Acevedo Katie Lynn Fothergill Edward Makoto Johns Kyoko Nozaki Suk-Yee L. Chan-Harris Tiffany Rose Freitas Michelle Marie McNamee Christine Marie Park Karen J. Crowell Erica Alisa Godoy Pansy May Lindo-Moulds Tamara S. Smith

Academic RegaliaThe academic costume worn by faculty during commencement comes from an old tradition dating from the Middle Ages. At that time all students were clerics. Academic regalia was worn to keep students warm as well as to identify the religious order to which the student belonged.

In America, academic costumes were established based on the intercollegiate code of 1895. Each aspect of the costume, such as gown color, mortarboard tassel, and sleeve shape, indicate something about the wearer and the highest degree received.

Most gowns are black, but some schools use brightly colored gowns. The color of the tassel indicates the highest degree earned by the wearer; a doctor’s cap frequently bears a tassel of gold. Sleeves that are pointed are worn by holders of a bachelor’s degree, oblong sleeves by holders of master’s degrees, and bell‐shaped sleeves indicate the wearer holds a doctorate or specialist degree. The doctor is distinguished by the three bars that adorn the sleeves of the gown.

The brightly colored hoods are the outstanding feature of the academic costume. They represent both the field of study and the university from which the degree was earned, as represented by the colors of both the border and the lining.

Here at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, we also continue the tradition of marching in academic regalia. Indeed, the colorful procession of faculty is marked by distinctive caps and gowns from universities worldwide. Similarly, the color of the tassel worn by today’s graduation candidates reflect their major.

Maize ............................................. AgricultureWhite ..................... Arts, Letters, HumanitiesDrab ....................... Business AdministrationSilver Gray ............................ CommunicationCopper .............................................EconomicsLight Blue ........................................EducationOrange ......................................... Engineering

Brown .................................................Fine ArtsMaroon ................................Home EconomicsCrimson ..........................................JournalismPurple ......................................................... LawLemon ......................................Library ScienceKelly Green ........................................MedicinePink ......................................................... Music

Apricot ................................................ NursingDark Blue .......................................PhilosophySage Green ....................... Physical EducationPeacock Blue ................Public AdministrationGolden Yellow ....................................... ScienceCream .........................................Social ScienceCitron ............................................Social Work

AcknowledgmentsA warm MAHALO

to those whose valuable efforts contributed to the planning of the Spring 2007 Commencement: Interim Vice Chancellor Stephen Hora; Assistant Vice Chancellor Kenith Simmons; Ms. Jenny Wakida,

Secretary to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Judith Fox-Goldstein, Mary Ann Tsuchiyama and the UH Hilo Conference Center

Announcers ........................................................................................ Mr. Kalani Makekau-Whittaker, Ms. Kainoa Ariola, and Ms. Kanoe Wilson

University Congress .....................................................................................................................Dr. Barbara Leonard, Chair

Director of Student Health Services ...................................................................................................... Ms. Carolyn Lesnett

Advising/Mentor Award Committee .......................................................................................... Ms. Karla Hayashi, Chair

Excellence Award Committee ........................................................................................................Dr. Regina Titunik, Chair

Student Speaker Selection Committee .............................................................................................Ms. Rayna Morel, Chair

Faculty Marshals .................................... Dr. Julie Luiz, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management; Dr. Craig Severance, Dr. Judy Gersting, College of Arts & Sciences;

Mr. Keola Donaghy, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language; Dr. David Hammes, Dr. Harry Hennessey, College of Business & Economics

BOR Award for Excellence in Teaching Marshal ....................................Dr. Judy Gersting, BOR Teaching Award, 2006

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Marshal .......................Mr. Nā‘ilima Gaison, Chancellor’s Award 2005

Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching Marshal ............... Dr. Seri Luangphinith, Frances Davis Award 2004

Advising/Mentor Award Marshal ...............................................................Dr. Steve Miura, Advisor/Mentor Award 2006

Ushers ..................................................................................................................................Ms. Mähealani Jones, Coordinator

Processional Marshals ..................................................................................................................Performing Arts Department

Facilities & Decor ...................................................................................................Mr. Kolin Kettleson, Auxiliary Services; Mr. Greg Nielsen, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management Farm Laboratory; UH Hilo Conference Center; Mr. Rob Abe, Ms. Jacquelyn Pualani Johnson, UHH Performing Arts Center; Mr. Paul Moffet, Ho‘olulu Park Complex

Sign Language Interpreters ..................................................................................Ms. Jean-Marie Doran, Ms. Tara Trujillo

Special thanks to:

Hui Ka‘ua for kukui nut leis provided for graduation candidates,Ms. Bridget Awong, Mr. James Cromwell, Mr. Walter Dudoit, Mr. Joseph Estrella,

Ms. Audrey Furukawa, Ms. Ginger Hamilton, Ms. Myrtle Hara, Ms. Karla Hayashi, Ms. Marcia Heller, Mr. Ken Hupp, Ms. Alyson Kakugawa-Leong, Mr. Clifford Kaneshiro,

Assistant Dean April Komenaka-Scazzola, Ms. Jacquelyn Pualani Johnson, Ms. Gail Makuakane-Lundin, Mr. Craig Mori, Mr. Curtis Nishioka, Mr. John Oshima,

Ms. Yu Yok Pearring, Dean Marcia Sakai, Ms. Margaret Shiba, Ms. Susan Shirachi, Ms. Janis Shirai, Director Kalena Silva, Maestro Ken Staton, Mr. Bryan Simmons,

Ms. Winifred Tatsuta, Ms. Susan Yugawa, Ms. Cathy Zenz,Aunty Luana Kawelu/Merrie Monarch Hula Festival,

and the staff and students of Nawahïokalani‘opu‘u

The Star-Spangled BannerPoem by Francis Scott Key Music by John Stafford Smith

Oh, say, can you see by the dawn’s early lightWhat so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.Oh, say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet waveO’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Hawai‘i Pono‘iMusic by Henri Berger Lyrics by David Kaläkaua

Hawai‘i pono‘ï Hawai‘i’s very own,Nänä i kou mö‘ï Look to your sovereign lord,Ka lani ali‘i Your chief that is heaven-born,Ke ali‘i. Who is your king.

Hui:Makua lani ë Protector heaven-sent,Kamehameha ë Kamehameha great,Na käua e pale To vanquish every foeMe ka ihe. With conquering spear.

Hawai‘i pono‘ï People of Hawai‘i’s land,Nänä i nä ali‘i Look to your native chiefs,Nä pua muli kou Your sole surviving lords,Nä pöki‘i. The nation’s pride.

Hawai‘i pono‘ï People of Hawaiian stock,E ka lähui ë My nation ever dear,‘O käu hana nui With loins begirt for workE ui ë. Strive with your might.

Pulelo Ha‘aheo Words by Kauanoe Kamanä, Kalena Silva, William H. WilsonMusic by Haunani Bernardino

Pulelo ha‘aheo ke ahi a nä lehua a‘o HiloHilo o ka mälamalama, lamakü o nei aoKa ua Kanilehua ka‘u e pülama mau aiHilo i ka uluwehiwehi, wehi kau i ka wëkiu

Hui:E kü a‘e e Hilo, lei i ka na‘auaoHo‘okahi ka umauma, ho‘okahi pu‘uwai.

English Translation by Kauanoe Kamanä, Kalena Silva,Kenith Simmons, William H. Wilson

Lehua blossom flames leap high above Hilo,Hilo, proud bearer of the torch of wisdom, light for all to share.I shall always cherish the Kanilehua rain;Hilo, lush with vegetation, a lei reaching to the highest peaks.

Chorus:Rise up, O Hilo, wear proudly the mantle of enlightenment;Let us stand united in purpose, mind and heart.

This document is available in alternate format upon request.This facility is wheelchair accessible, and sign language interpreters are located to the right of the stage.

Parents, relatives and friends:

To find your graduate after the Commencement Ceremony, look for the first letter of his or her last name posted on the walls encircling the

main floor of the Stadium.

Congratulations to all of you!

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