Ua Ao Hawai‘i

Words 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

2013 Fall Commencement ProgramNew Gymnasium - Athletic Complex • 9:00 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2013

PreludeWaiäkea High School Warrior Band Mr. Johnnie Murphy, Band Director

Announcements .............................................................Ms. Judith Fox-Goldstein, Commencement Committee Chair

ProcessionalPomp and Circumstance. ..................................................................................... Waiäkea High School Warrior Band Eldgar/Grundman Mr. Johnnie Murphy, Band Director

SalutationsUa Ao Hawai‘i .............................................................................................................................Hanakahi Council &

Kimura/Silva Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language

The Star Spangled Banner ...................................................................................................................Mrs. Terry SeverSmith/Key

Hawai‘i Pono‘i .............................................................................................................................Hanakahi Council &Berger/Kalakaua Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani

College of Hawaiian Language

Welcome & Introductions ............................................. Dr. Donald Straney, Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

AwardCommunity Spirit Award ............................................... Dr. Donald Straney, Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Student Address“Dear Mom, I Made It” ....................................................................................................................Amanda O’Farrell

Bachelor of Arts, Hawaiian Studies

Keynote AddressMr. Sig Zane .................................................................................................................................................. Designer

Presenting the CandidatesDr. Matthew Platz ................................................ Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Bachelor DegreesDr. Donald Straney ...................................................................................... Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Mr. Steve Smith ........................................................................ Interim Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, University of Hawai‘i System

Regent Barry Mizuno .......................................................................................University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents

Regent Tom Shigemoto ....................................................................................University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents

Dr. Bruce Mathews ........................................................................................................ Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management

Dr. Randy Hirokawa ................................................................................................ Dean, College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Krishna Dhir ............................................................................................Dean, College of Business & Economics

Dr. Keiki Kawai‘ae‘a ........................................................................................ Director, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language

Masters DegreesDr. Keiki Kawai‘ae‘a ........................................................................................ Director, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language

Dr. Donald Price ............................................................................................ Chair, Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Dr. Jan Zulich .....................................................................................................................Chair, School of Education

Mele for the UniversityPulelo Ha‘aheo ............................................................................................................................Hanakahi Council &

Kamanä/Silva/Wilson/Bernadino Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language

AcknowledgmentsDr. Donald Straney ...................................................................................... Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

RecessionalTriumphal March from Aida ................................................................................. Waiäkea High School Warrior Band Verdi/Bullock Mr. Johnnie Murphy, Band Director

This document is available in alternate format upon request.

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

Keynote SpeakerSig Zane Designs has been in Downtown Hilo over twenty-five years. Focusing on the heritage and practices of the Hawaiians, his art reflects his surroundings and his passions. His interpretations of nature of popular motifs on aloha shirts, dresses, bags, and tees.

Working with ‘ohana, his wife Nalani Kanaka‘ole and son, Kuhaoimaikalani Zane, are partners in projects. Pivotal in decision and keeping the traditions alive, the three partners have been working on special projects for more than a decade, implementing design with fundamentals rooted in culture and place. A most recent project with Hawaiian Electric incorporated ohe kapala, the traditional bamboo stamp design. They used this ancestral process to create a logo for the largest utility company in our state. Similarly, they have created iconic images for jewelry, hotel rooms, and airplanes.

Student SpeakerAmanda O’Farrell, a Hawaiian Studies major, serves as student speaker. O’Farrell was born in Hilo, raised in Puna, and graduated from the Kamehameha Schools Kea‘au campus. She has maintained a 3.6 GPA at UH Hilo and made the Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikolani Dean’s List four times.

Amanda has been an active participant in numerous cultural and environmental initiatives throughout the island. Her immediate post-graduate plans are to care for her two young children but Amanda hopes to return soon for graduate school to pursue a masters degree in ethnobotany/ethnomedicine.

Amanda says her dream is to become a traditional Hawaiian healer, practicing the art of la‘au lapa‘au and lomilomi. She has also expressed interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in traditional medicine or public health.

A Message From The Alumni Association President

Dear Fall 2013 Graduates,

On behalf of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Alumni and Friends Association and as President of the Association, I want to offer my warmest congratulations to you, our Fall 2013 UH Hilo graduates. This is a major milestone in your life, and we are pleased to be able to share in this wonderful occasion with you and welcome you to the world of UH Hilo alumni!

As you venture onto the next exciting phase in your life and form new relationships, we hope that you will stay connected to this University through your membership with our Association and participation in our events.

As a graduate of the Class of 2000, I want to emphasize that it is never too early to get involved. I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities this involvement has afforded me to meet and work with fellow alumni and the faculty at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo. We are proud of the achievements of our University and it is because of students like you, as well as the outstanding faculty, that the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo will continue to grow and prosper.

Your success is our success, and we want to hear about your future accomplishments. The impact that recent graduates can have on prospective and current students is enormous! It is because of the outstanding support of alumni and friends of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo that we are where we are today. Let it be by our generous support that current and future students have the same opportunities. I invite all of you to get involved in the Alumni Association.

We are very proud of your achievement and wish you good health, happiness and continued success in whatever path you choose for your future.

Congratulations!

Best wishes & Aloha,

Jennifer L. Zelko-Schlueter President, UH Hilo Alumni & Friends Association

A Message From U.S. Senator Brian Schatz

Presented In Recognition ofUniversity of Hawai‘i at Hilo 2013 Fall Commencement Ceremony

December 21, 2013

Aloha and welcome to the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s 2013 Fall Commencement Ceremony. It is my distinct honor to recognize this year’s graduating class.

Each year, the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo produce a pool of talented and accomplished graduates who are well prepared to enter Hawai‘i’s workforce and contribute to the community. This year is no exception. Each of you has spent the last four years working diligently to earn a degree from this institution, and the culmination of your hard work and commitment is celebrated by all of us today. Please accept my warm congratulations for your accomplishment. As you enter the next phase of your lives, know that both the academic and life lessons that you have learned here at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo will serve you well.

I also extend my congratulations to the parents and faculty who have supported each of these graduates throughout this journey. I’m certain that your encouragement played an important and vital role in the education of each of these students.

I hope that your celebration is truly memorable. Best wishes on all of your future endeavors.

Mahalo Nui Loa,

BRIAN SCHATZUnited States Senate

A Message From U.S.CongresswomanColleen Hanabusa

December 21, 2013

On behalf of the First Congressional District of Hawai‘i, I send my warmest aloha to the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo in recognition of the Fall 2013 Undergraduate and Advanced Degree Commencement Ceremonies!

UH Hilo is unparalleled in its ability to attract and educate the most talented and motivated students not only from Hawai‘i, but from across the nation and the world. UH Hilo affords its students the opportunity to learn and grow through hands on research, top notch faculty, and an ideal educational setting. With that support network, students are encouraged to take advantage of their education and strive for success.

I wish each and every student of this year’s graduating class the best of luck as you move into the workforce or choose to continue your education; your hard work, dedication, and commitment to yourself has earned you your degree and it is now up to you to follow your dreams.

To the family, friends, faculty, and staff who made this moment possible: thank you for all your contributions. Please accept my best wishes for a successful ceremony!

Aloha,

COLLEEN W. HANABUSA Member of Congress

Candidates for GraduationGraduate Degrees

Master of Science College of Arts & Sciences

Kaile‘a CarlsonTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental

Science

Stephan Masao ClassenTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental

Science

Adam Lewis DawTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental

Science

Daren Anthony GarriquesTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental

Science

Kehauwealani Kauwe Nelson-KaulaTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental

Science

Peltin Olter PelepTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental

Science

Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language & Literature

College of Pharmacy

HaNa KimClinical Psychopharmacology

Hae-Kyung Amy ParkClinical Psychopharmacology

Lavina Leanne SandersClinical Psychopharmacology

Paul Andrew WhiteClinical Psychopharmacology

Master of Arts

Isaac Shalom Keoua VigillaCounseling Psychology

Keiko Kiele Akana Gooch GonzalezHawaiian Language & Literature

Hololapakaenaenaokona Dat Kong HoopaiHawaiian Language & Literature

College of Arts & Sciences

Master of Education Hidi Lehua Naeole Boteilho

Education

Steven ClementsEducation

Nancy E DavisEducation

Jacquelyn Talisayan GomesEducation

Leticia Lehuanani GonsalvesEducation

Rory Teruto InouyeEducation

Tracie N. KuniyukiEducation

Annette Masako Miura McComberEducation

Kapuanani ‘Anela NalimuEducation

Kahanu T. NguyenEducation

Alyson M. PanemEducation

Robyn Lynn PanemEducation

Renna-Lee N. A. SingsonEducation

Holly Mizuno SumidaEducation

Rachel E. TaylorEducation

Pamela Renee ThatcherEducation

Joel Mateo Wagner-WrightEducation

Melissa K. WatanabeEducation

Laura Julia Wilson-WarnerEducation

Kathleen Ruth WinesEducation

Diane Kanoalani Kawaiaea-HarrisHawaiian Language & Literature

Anya Haunani Emi TagawaTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental

Science

Melissa Rose Mieko TavaresTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental

Science

Stephanie Marie VandruffTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental

Science

* Honors Candidate

College of Arts & Sciences

Bachelor of Arts

College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Academic Subject Certificate

Graduate CertificateKa Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani

College of Hawaiian Language & LiteratureTatum Ke‘ala Neumann

Indigenous Education

Candidates for GraduationUndergraduate Degrees

Stephanie Elizabeth AndersonJasper Pueo Kyaz CartaMegan Naleipulama CloweKaipo RM DyeShawntiarre Marilyn Dennise Fuatino Faumui

Kristin Ashley Hardy*

Jay Nelson HeglandCassi K. KawamuraSamuel Ioka MeleiseaAlexander Ralston Moore

Ian Taylor O’HollarenTiana Malia K. SantosDanica Chiemi Tamaye

Melissa Ann Tumlinson

Jasper Pueo Kyaz CartaPlant Tissue Culture

Kristin Ashley Hardy*Plant Tissue Culture

Jay Nelson HeglandPlant Tissue Culture

Collin R SaxbyPlant Tissue Culture

Jamaica Paz S. AgustinCommunication

Candace Marie Miki‘alamailani AkionaCommunication

Briana Dawn AlbiniGeography

Varner Charles AllbrettCommunication

Heather Lov Anderson*Psychology

Janelle Marie Andres*Communication

Rubyanna Emile AndrewsPsychology

Kelton Hiroshi ArakakiSociology & Administration of Justice

Kiana Hokulani AtkinsonAnthropology

Alya Amirah Binti AzmanPhysics

Max BehrensKinesiology & Exercise Science

Stephen Michael Brown*Marine Science

Timothy C Brown*Marine Science

Terrence L BryantPolitical Science

Jael Michelle BurkhalterEnglish

Bronson James CabanasAdministration of Justice

Dawn A. K. CabrerosCommunication

Kathleen Annette CallosEnglish

Kenoa H. CastroPsychology

Tierra-Leigh Mahinakauloa ChangEnvironmental Studies

William Justin ChittamsPerforming Arts

Connor Joaquin Clay*Communication

Gregory James Cleary*Political Science & Communication

Joyce Malissa CloseCommunication

Aaron Owena CornelisonPhilosophy

Wenona Alina Lehuanani CorreaGeography

Allyssa Shawna Noelani CortezBiology & Psychology

* Honors Candidate

Bachelor of ArtsSean F. Costales

Communication

Alma Virginia Counselman*Philosophy

Maya Elizabeth CrimSociology

Tonya CrockettCommunication

Dustin Guadalupe CuevaSociology & Administration of Justice

Julian T. FloodPsychology

Nicholas Logan D’Amico*Philosophy

Kristen Kanoe‘okalani DeRego*Geography

Selena RM DyeSociology

Elizabeth Faaui FanoNatural Science

Melanie Guittap FerminPsychology

Matthew J. ForceBiology

George Foreman IIIKinesiology & Exercise Science

Richard Allen FrancisJapanese Studies

Alex Christopher Michael GerkenMarine Science

Sarah Liliana Kauakanilehua GooPerforming Arts

Aaron Yukio GushikenCommunication

Naomi HaguraPsychology & Art

Kevin Wayne HobbsCommunication

Tamara Kuulei HalliwellAnthropology

Alison Lillian Hamar*Psychology

Kayla Hepuahiwahiwamekealoha HamelPsychology

Christopher L. Hardy* History

Ganga Devi Harrison*Communication

Cory R. F. HasegawaAdministration of Justice

Lindsey Kanoe HewChemistry

Danielle Loihi Martel HimmelsbachNatural Science

Clifford Noel Kauila HoPsychology

Ryan HolderbaumArt

Jeraldine Kuulei HolleySociology

Rya Catherine HorneArt

Toby Quin HornerMathematics

Erin S. Horttor*Sociology

Feng Ming HuangNatural Science

Molly Ann HuffAnthropology

Cloydred Vernell LiteBiology

Pomaikai Mahealani IbarraCommunication

Shelby Arianne Maika‘inani IshidaGeography

Glen Ronne Akio IshiiAdministration of Justice

Cristina JaureguiKinesiology & Exercise Science

Scott Kepono MarquezKinesiology & Exercise Science

Astrid Mafina JohanssonPsychology

Kanani Anna Marie JohnsonAdministration of Justice

Kristopher F. T. KahanuNatural Science

Alyssa Ann Terra Kartheiser*Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Simeamativa Eseta Mose KatinaPolitical Science

Kauila KealiikanakaoleohaililaniArt

Sean Stephen KennyNatural Science

Joanne KingPsychology

Dania-Maria Elena KlinkCommunication

Aisha-Rae Noelani Kobayashi Political Science

Ericksen L. KohatsuKinesiology & Exercise Science

Ryan Cade Kuamo‘oSociology & Administration of Justice

Lauren Imi Kunishige*Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Ronaivit Vaisuatoto LeiatoEnvironmental Studies

Harrison Kaeo Leite*Administration of Justice & Communication

Samelda Neimon Leon*Administration of Justice & Political Science

Vincent LiuCommunication

Brent Koji LlanezaPsychology

Zorba LozanoCommunication

Sean Christopher Luscombe*Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Jolene Theresa Nicole MageoAdministration of Justice

Rogelio Agpaoa Maltezo Jr.Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Natalie K. MataKinesiology & Exercise Science

Zachary Clarke MayberryJapanese Studies

Leslie Lehuanani McClungCommunication

Jessamine McLarenBiology

Megan MedeirosCommunication

Michael MelonasCommunication

David Samuel MeyerLiberal Studies

Chad Miguel-HarrisKinesiology & Exercise Science

Lilia Ivanova Misheva*Art

Ian MitchenerSociology

Kelly Kiyomi MiyamotoSociology

Ty MiyashitaMarine Science

Josiah MotosuePsychology

Joseph K. NaeolePsychology

Grant J. NakayaHistory

Britney Yoshiko NakayamaPsychology

Kiakahi Keahialoa NaluaiPsychology

Hillario NarruhnPolitical Science & Administration of Justice

Rachel Kameali‘i NazaraPolitical Science

Megan NealKinesiology & Exercise Science

Joan Ruth Nunez*Psychology

Mari Carmen OrtegaPsychology

George OtuvaiAdministration of Justice

Jean Mieko OuyePsychology

* Honors Candidate

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Brandon Ikaika Perea*English

Daniel J. PerryCommunication

Ana Mendes Pinto Da Silva Sociology

Summer K. PlaceMathematics

Sherri-Ann Kuakahikealiiwahinenaniopuna QuinnCommunication

Bryan G. K. K. RainesChemistry

Mark Joshua Paraggua Ramones*Mathematics

Chaynee Kahealani Rapoza*Psychology

Chelsey Kristin Rickert*Psychology

Vershell Rae RogersSociology

Ruben Armando RomeroAdministration of Justice

Philip Mau Harumi SakabaKinesiology & Exercise Science

Jacqueline Lydia Madamba Sales-IyoCommunication

Mitchell Benitez Sambrano*Japanese Studies

Keylan Katsuji Kaleo SatoKinesiology & Exercise Science

Katherine Norry ScofieldMarine Science

Jarrin Kainoa ShigemuraCommunication

Sydney Shiigi*Chemistry & Biology

Ka Man SinPolitical Science

Ieremia SioAdministration of Justice

Cody Akira SugitayaKinesiology & Exercise Science

Kris SumaoangCommunication

Toefuataina TaaiPsychology

Kurt Ken TanabePsychology

Shayne Hisami Kekoa‘ali‘i TanakaKinesiology & Exercise Science

Lauren Miyoki Tatsuno*Communication & Japanese Studies

Kristal Inise TautoloKinesiology & Exercise Science

Lori Ann Makale‘a TavaresAdministration of Justice & Sociology

Thomas Donald TaylorPolitical Science

William Yamashita Toyozaki*History

Tomoya TsutsumiCommunication

Ketter Ali‘i Tubbs-IshibashiSociology

Sela Faakiatu TuitavakeAdministration of Justice

Gina Marie TumasoneAdministration of Justice

Rene Tiresa Laititi TutagalevaoAdministration of Justice

Kathleen Van CleaveKinesiology & Exercise Science

Liberty Lauren Batac VilchesJapanese Studies & Political Science

Mina Viritua Jr.Geography

Christopher Vito VizzonePerforming Arts

Josephine Anne VolpeSociology

Ross Anthony WamarKinesiology & Exercise Science

Ian Richard Ikuo WatanabeEnvironmental Studies

Arlinda Meagan YamaguchiAnthropology

Christopher Germain Yoakum*Communication

Katrina Pomaikaiwale YogiHistory & Communication

Briana Dawn AlbiniEnvironmental Science

Alya Amirah Binti AzmanAstronomy

Chelsey Alexandra Jones BrysonMarine Science

Glenn Ragual CadelinaNursing

Rebecca Elena Kauanoelani Carvalho Environmental Science

Kathleen Undan Castro LymanNursing

Keoki Kapulani CooperNursing

Grace Corrales CorpuzNursing

Edna Mary Diaz NegronMarine Science

Kim Xuan DinhNursing

Kylie Kanoelani Fusako GonsalvesComputer Science

Toby Quin HornerComputer Science

Shelby Arianne Maika‘inani IshidaEnvironmental Science

Chelsea Jennifer Rumi KaneshiroNursing

Andrew J. KeelerGeology

Dacotah Moline LivdahlGeology

Ramona Michelle NavarreteGeology

Michael Purvis*Computer Science

Nathan Michael RicheyMarine Science

Cameron Ka‘ilikea ShaylerMarine Science

Angelica Corpuz Tangalin*Biology

Kristina Louise Tietjen*Marine Science

Vanessa UnilongoBiology

Erik Yoshio WatanabeEnvironmental Science

Andrew D. WesselsComputer Science

Cameron Ross WipperAstronomy

Justin Romney WoodGeology

* Honors Candidate

College of Business & Economics

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Bachelor of Business Administration

Ruth Kayla AndersonMarie Erika ForceJonathan Waatham Gaan

Tyson Laniali‘i Akira GooThomas Jay Tamotsu ShigemotoJohn Yoon

Chelsea Anne AlwardBusiness Administration

Tiana Lin BredeBusiness Administration & Accounting

Christopher James BrownBusiness Administration

Alura Dee NgirengkoiBusiness Administration

Patrick Jason FletcherBusiness Administration

Marie Erika ForceBusiness Administration

Richard Allen Francis Business Administration

Matthew Clark GarveyBusiness Administration

Kerrilynn Kawailani HigaBusiness Administration

Kimberly Ihilani HigaAccounting

Hanale HoseBusiness Administration

Katherine Ayako ImaiAccounting & Business Administration

Ji Woo KimBusiness Administration

John Bonham LawrenceBusiness Administration

Dennis Wei Jian LinBusiness Administration

Paul MauserBusiness Administration

Kaleb Kaleookahaku MenoBusiness Administration & Accounting

Alvin Kamanaolana Nguyen*Business Administration

Heidi Rose OhlyBusiness Administration

Jesica Lynne Pacheco*Business Administration

Zachary John Pettus*Accounting & Business Administration

Lianne Yukiko Keola YamaneAccounting

Chen YangBusiness Administration

Academic Subject CertificateJamaica Paz S. Agustin

Educational Studies

Sean F. CostalesEducational Studies

Nancy E DavisTeaching English as a Second Language

Glenn Ragual CadelinaNursing

Edna Mary Diaz Negron Marine Option Program

Alex Christopher Michael GerkenEducational Studies

Kylie Kanoelani Fusako GonsalvesDatabase Management

Courtney Ann Hideko Harrison*Educational Studies

Ganga Devi Harrison*Teaching English as a Second Language

Ryan HolderbaumEducational Studies

Toby Quin HornerDatabase Management

Molly Ann HuffPacific Islands Studies

Sean Stephen KennyEducational Studies

Ryan Cade Kuamo‘oWomen’s Studies

Jaymen Loa LaupolaTeaching English as a Second Language

Lilia Ivanova Misheva*Chinese Studies

Lilia Ivanova Misheva*Teaching English as a Second Language

Rachel Kameali‘i NazaraWomen’s Studies

Nancy PeralesWomen’s Studies

Ana Mendes Pinto Da SilvaWomen’s Studies

Michael Purvis*Database Management

Jacqueline Lydia Madamba Sales-IyoWomen’s Studies

Mitchell Benitez Sambrano*Teaching English as a Second Language

Kristina Louise Tietjen*Marine Option Program

Teren Nahelenani TravasoEducational Studies

Erik Yoshio WatanabePlanning

Andrew D. WesselsDatabase Management

Kellie Chiemi Yagi*Educational Studies

Katrina Pomaikaiwale YogiPacific Islands Studies

* Honors Candidate

Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language & Literature

Bachelor of Arts

Academic Subject Certificate

Joleen Rose Alderdyce*Hawaiian Studies

Kiana Hokulani AtkinsonHawaiian Studies

Tierra-Leigh Mahinakauloa ChangHawaiian Studies

Melissa Chelsea Garland*Linguistics

Jonah Kamakanioko‘olau KahanuHawaiian Studies

Laua‘e Kawaionaonaoha‘ao KekahunaHawaiian Studies

Monique L. KomodaHawaiian Studies & Linguistics

Jaymen Loa LaupolaLinguistics

Amanda Rose O’Farrell*Hawaiian Studies

Noriko SatoLinguistics

Jennifer Ku‘uipo ThomsonHawaiian Studies

Teren Nahelenani TravasoHawaiian Studies

Katie M. WinnLinguistics

Kellie Chiemi Yagi*Linguistics

Candace Marie Miki‘alamailani AkionaBasic Hawaiian Culture

* Honors Candidate

Disclaimer:The lists of degree candidates in this program are tentative and based upon the anticipated successful completion

of work undertaken. Degree conferral can only be verified by receipt of a diploma or official transcript noting degree completion; inclusion in the Commencement Program or participation in the Commencement Ceremony does not

imply degree conferral. The official registry for conferral of degrees is the UH Hilo Office of the Registrar, 100 Student Services Building, 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 974-7322.

Honor Societies

Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society

Joanne KingMari Ortega

Pi Sigma AlphaNational Political Science Honor Society

Gregory ClearySimeamativa Katina

Samelda Leon

Beta Gamma SigmaNational Business Association Honor Society

Heidi OhlyJesica PachecoZachary Pettus

Phi Alpha ThetaHistory Honor Society

Christopher HarWilliam Toyozaki

Katrina Yogi

Lambda Pi EtaHonor Society of the National Communication Association

Jamaica Paz Agustin Connor Clay

Tonya Jo Crockett

AcknowledgmentsA warm MAHALO to those whose valuable efforts contributed to the planning of the

2013 Fall Commencement Ceremony:

Announcers ......................................................................................Mr. Kurt Dela Cruz & Ms. Ākeamakamae Kiyuna

University Congress ........................................................................................................................ Dr. Mike Shintaku

Faculty Marshals .......................................................................Dr. Larry Kimura, Dr. Faith Mishina, Ms. Rayna Morel

Student Check-In ..................................................................................Ms. Gail Makuakane-Lundin, Ms. Janis Shirai,

Mr. Jim Mellon, Ms. Ginger Hamilton, Ms. Marilani Marciel

Ushers .....................................................................................................UH Hilo Conference Center and Hui Ka Ua

Facilities & Decor .............................................................Mr. Kolin Kettleson & Ms. Nadine Austin Auxiliary Services

UH Hilo Conference Center; Mr. Kallen Miyatake

College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management

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

Program ....................................... Academic Affairs; Administrative Affairs, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural

Resources Management; Bookstore; College of Arts & Sciences;

College of Continuing Education & Community Service;

Communication Department; Disability Services; Graphic Services;

Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language; Media Services;

Office for Student Affairs, Office of the Chancellor; Performing Arts Department;

UH Hilo Student Association; Office of University Relations

Sign Language Interpreters ................................................................................ Ms. Tara Trujillo & Ms. Ku Mei B Kern

Special thanks to:

Hui Ka Ua for kukui nut lei provided for graduation candidates, Ms. Bridget Awong, Mr. Walter Dudoit, Mr. Robin Takahashi, Ms. Myrtle Hara, Ms. Jenny Wakida, Ms. Marcia Heller, Mr. Kenn Hupp,

Ms. Gail Makuakane-Lundin, Mr. Craig Mori, Mr. Jason Tanaka, Ms. Yu Yok Pearring, Ms. Mariko Miho, Ms. Susan Shirachi, Mr. Reed Takaaze, Ms. Susan Yugawa, Ms. Malia Callo, and Ms. Alyson Kakugawa-Leong.

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 foe Me 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 work E ui ë. Strive with your might.

The Star-Spangled BannerPoem by Francis Scott Key

Music by John Stafford Smith

Oh, say, can you see by the dawn’s early light

What 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 wave

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

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