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i The only thing you take with you when you’re gone is what you leave behind. ~John Allstonii Shannon L. Alder

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Consecration ........................Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church .......................Friday, 8 p.m.

Sabbath School ........................... Chattanooga Convention Center .......................... Sabbath, 10 a.m.

Baccalaureate............................... Chattanooga Convention Center .......................... Sabbath, 11 a.m.

Education and Psychology Dedication Service .............................................................Sabbath, 4 p.m.

Collegedale Community Church Sanctuary

Nursing Dedication Service ........ Chattanooga Convention Center ............................Sabbath, 7 p.m.

Commencement ......................... Chattanooga Convention Center ........................ Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

P r e S i d e n t ’ S m e S S A g e t o g r A d u A t e S

Dear Graduates,

What a joy it is to celebrate success, and certainly each one of those graduating today has reason to celebrate. You have been successful, you passed the tests, you put in the time, and you are walking down the celebratory aisle. No one can ever take that away from you.

But for just a moment, think about what Jesus told the disciples as they were competing for who would be the most successful in His Kingdom.

So Jesus got them together to settle things down. He said, “You’ve observed how godless rulers throw their weight around, how quickly a little power goes to their heads. It’s not going to be that way with you. Whoever wants to be great must become a servant. Who-ever wants to be first among you must be your slave (Matthew 20:25–27, The Message).

When our identity and value is determined by how the world measures our success we are using the wrong measurement. Seek to walk in the footsteps of Jesus by looking at how you might be a blessing to others, rather than how you might be blessed by others. When you leave this earth, as we all will, one way or another, what you take with you is what you leave behindi, “Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.”ii

Yours in Christ,

Gordon Bietz

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Consecration, Sabbath School, Baccalaureate and Commencement services can be viewed live online by visiting southern.edu.

S t u d e n t L e A r n i n g g o A L S

Students of Southern Adventist University will

• Spiritual Developmentgrow in a vibrant relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, while integrating into their lives Bible-based beliefs and values as understood by the Seventh-day Adventist church.

• Intellectual Developmentdevelop a commitment to life-long-learning and demonstrate a mastery of the cognitive skills of critical reasoning, independent thinking, reflective judgment, communication, and creativity needed to confront the issues, ideas, and values of historical and contemporary civilization.

• Individual and Social Development develop socio-emotional maturity that enables them to be effective leaders and contributing members of their churches, families, groups, and communities in a global society.

• Physical Developmenttake responsibility for their own well-being through a healthy lifestyle.

Doors will open one hour before all services. Please silence all electronic devices during programs.

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Southern Adventist University as a learning community nurtures Christ-likenessand encourages the pursuit of truth, wholeness, and a life of service.

C o n S e C r A t i o nFriday, May 6, 2016, 8 p.m.

Prelude ............................................Sonata No. 6, “Allegro molto” ...............................Felix Mendelssohn

Invocation .............................................................................................................. Judit Manchay, senior

Welcome .................................................................................................................Andy Hausted, senior

Musical Selection .................................Nearer, My God, to Thee ..........................................Lowell Mason, arranged by Steven Sharp Nelson

Cello EnsembleParticipating seniors: Michael Chung and Nicole Yim

Participating Students: Marissa Chang, Christine Han, Daniel Howard, Matthew Im, Michael Kim, EeRae Park, Anna Park

Offering ...................................................Collegiate Missions .....................Samantha-June Gozo, senior

Offertory ......................................................... Far Away ........ Takatsugu Muramatsu, arranged by Jun Nemoto

Satoru Yamaji, piano, senior

Introduction of Speaker......................................................................Guilherme Brasil de Souza, senior

Consecration Address .....................“Called to a Higher Purpose” ....................... Elias Brasil de Souzaassociate director, Biblical Research Institute

Senior Class Response ............................................................................ Andrew Ashley, senior class pastor

Consecration Prayer ................................................................................................Rebeca Amich, senior

Postlude ...................................... Fugue in C minor, BWV 582 ......................Johann Sebastian Bach

Organist: Heather Peel, senior

S A b b A t h S C h o o LSabbath, May 7, 2016, 10 a.m.

Welcome ..................................................................................................................Lauren Marsh, senior

Song of Worship ........................................Marching to Zion ........................................words by Isaac Wattsmusic by Robert Lowry

Beth Ashton, senior

Opening Prayer .......................................................................................................... Jose Briones, senior

Musical Selection ................................He’s Always Been Faithful .............................................Sara Groves

seniors: Sebastian Lopez, voice; Krystal Morris, voice

Scripture Sharing ................. Casey Vaughn, student; Lauren Cundiff and Mackenson Vendome, seniors

“Special Feature” ......................................................................................Andrew Ashley, senior class pastor

Closing Prayer .......................................................................................................Sebastian Lopez, senior

Pianist: Melissa Guthrie, senior

I’m pressing on the upward way, New heights I’m gaining every day; Still praying as I onward bound, Lord plant my feet on higher ground

Lord, lift me up, and I shall stand By faith, on heaven’s table land;A higher plane than I have found; Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise and fears dismay;Though some may dwell where these abound, My prayer, my aim is higher ground


I want to live above the world, Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;For faith has caught the joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground


I want to scale the utmost height, And catch a gleam of glory bright;But still I’ll pray till heaven I’ve found, Lord lead me on to higher ground.


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b A C C A L A u r e A t eSabbath, May 7, 2016, 11 a.m.

Prelude

Welcome ........................................................................................Jeffrey Mair, senior class campaign manager

Hymn .......................................................... Higher Ground ............................ words by Johnson Oatman, Jr.

music by Charles H. GabrielClaudia Ramirez, senior

Trish Wolff, senior class co-vice president

(Words to the hymn are on the previous page. Congregation, please stand.)

Invocation .................................................................................................................Caitlin Faber, senior

Offering ..................................................Campus Ministries ................... Kathleen Napitupulu, student

Offertory ............................Baal Shem (Three Pictures from Hassidic Life) .......................... Ernest Bloch III. Simhat Torah (Rejoicing)

Breanna Thornton, violin, senior

Peter Cooper, piano, professor

Scripture ............................................Phillipians 3:12-14 (NKJV) ............Zakeya Sisco, senior class president

Introduction of Speaker.......................................................................................Andrew Anobile, senior

Baccalaureate Address ......................... “City Slickers Wisdom” ...................................... Tony Anobilepresident of Arizona Conference

Musical Selection .......................................Fairest Lord Jesus ...German Hymn, arranged by Ronald Ravenscroft

Aren Bruce, classical guitar, student

Benediction ................................................................................................. Mackenson Vendome, senior

Postlude .............................................Now Thank We All Our God ........................... Johann Sebastian Bach,

arranged by Peter Reeve

Brass Ensemble Conductor: Ken Parsons, School of Music associate professor Organist: Judy Glass, School of Music professor

Pianist: Jonathan Blackburn, senior

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Sabbath, May 7, at 4 p.m., Collegedale Community Church Sanctuary

The School of Education and Psychology invites you to attend our annual dedication ceremony themed “Fear Not” for students graduating with degrees in elementary and secondary education, psychology, outdoor education, school counseling, and clinical mental health counseling. Our guest speaker is Nerilyn Rosario, an alumna from our psychology and counseling program.

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Sabbath, May 7, at 7 p.m., Chattanooga Convention Center

The School of Nursing invites you to attend the senior nurses’ dedication. Speaker Katia Reinert is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Public Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. She has a PhD in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University and was a recipient of an Institutional National Research Service Award from the National Institutes of Health for training in Interdisciplinary Research on Violence in the Family. She enjoys practicing as a FNP in Baltimore, MD, serving an underserved inner city population, and is on the National Advisory Council for the Center for Mental Health Services at SAMHSA in Rockville, MD. Dr. Reinert has a passion for improving the health of communities and populations globally in her role of associate director for Health Ministries for the Seventh-day Adventist worldwide, and sees as her mission sharing God’s love and healing with the broken and in need of restoration. Her message is titled, “A Higher Calling for such a Time as This.”

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Please silence all electronic devices. Seating on Sunday in the Chattanooga Convention Center is on a first-come basis. Ushers will assist in filling all unoccupied seats 15 minutes before the program begins. Your consideration of others is appreciated as you cheer and take pictures of your graduate. Please do not stand in front of guests. Air horns and other noisemakers are not allowed. Guests are encouraged to remain seated until the conclusion of the recessional. Graduates and guests may connect at the designated locations of their school/department (see map on last page). Graduation DVD recordings of the services will be available through the Campus Shop a few weeks after commencement. Visit saucampusshop.com or call 423.236.2152 to order. To enable all students to have a photograph of their graduation, arrangements have been made with Grad Images for a professional photographer to record the moment each graduate receives his or her diploma, plus two additional poses. After graduation, a 5x7 photo will be sent to each graduate as a gift from the university. Graduates have the option of ordering additional prints from Grad Images.

C L A S S g i f t

The Class of 2016 is co-creating an endowed scholarship fund to benefit future students at Southern. Once fully funded at $25,000, the Students 2 Students Endowed Scholarship will provide an annual scholarship of at least $1,000 to a student with demonstrated financial need. By choosing an endowed scholarship as their class gift, they are leaving a legacy that will benefit Southern students in perpetuity. The Class of 2016 officers extend our deepest gratitude to all who have given alongside them to help make this possible. Fundraising for this endowment builder fund will continue over the next year, and all are invited to join us in building this legacy at southern.edu/classgift.

C o m m e n C e m e n tSunday, May 8, 2016, 9:30 a.m.

Fanfare ..................................................Fanfare from “La Peri” ...............................................Paul Dukas

Processional................................ Pomp and Circumstance March, No.1 .............................Sir Edward Elgar

Invocation ..................................................................................................................Alexy Gatica, senior

Welcome ........................................................................................... Trish Wolff, senior class co-vice president

Music .........................................God is Our Refuge (world premiere) ...............................Ethan McGrathParticipating seniors: Robert Raney IV, baritone; Mindy Steele, soprano; Joel Westberg, tenor

Faculty Honors and Awards ..............................................Kevin Brown, chair, Faculty Affairs Committee chair

Honorary Degrees ................................................................................................ Gordon Bietz, president

Introduction of Speaker.........................................................Ron Smith, president, Southern Union Conference

Commencement Address .............................“Now What” ................................... Gordon Bietz, president Senior Class Response ............................................................................. Zakeya Sisco, senior class president

Graduate Class Response .................................................................................. Kelly Pratt, DNP graduate

Presentation of the Class of May 2016 ............... Robert Young, senior vice president for Academic Administration

Presentation of Undergraduate Candidates .....................................................................Robert Young senior vice president for Academic Administration

Volker Henning associate vice president for Academic Administration

Presentation of Graduate Degree and Guest Degree Candidates ........ Carleton Swafford, graduate dean

Conferring of Degrees ......................................................................................... Gordon Bietz, presidentRon Smith, Board of Trustees chair, Southern Union president

Joni Zier, director, Records and Advisement

Alumni Association Welcome ..................................... Jay Dedeker, president, Alumni Association, class of 1988

Benediction .............................................................................................................. Ryan Roberts, senior

Recessional ...................................................... Rigaudon .....................................................André Campra

Organist: Judy Glass, School of Music professorBrass Ensemble Conductor: Ken Parsons, School of Music associate professor

Grand Marshal: Lorraine Ball, University Senate chair; School of Journalism and Communication associate professor

S e n i o r C L A S S o f f i C e r S

President ............................................................................................................................. Zakeya Sisco

Vice Presidents ......................................................................................Judit Manchay and Trish Wolff

Secretary ...................................................................................................................Jo-Annalee Bennett

Pastor .............................................................................................................................Andrew Ashley

Campaign Manager .............................................................................................................. Jeffrey Mair Class Sponsors: LaShawn Horton, School of Nursing assistant professor

Greg King, School of Religion dean and professor

S o u t h e r n S C h o L A r S

In addition to maintaining a 3.50 GPA and meeting normal degree requirements, Southern Scholars complete a special honors curriculum involving interdisciplinary studies, honors courses, and inde-pendent study. This semester, five graduates earned that distinction. The titles of their senior research projects are listed below:

Jeron Estwick “Acylation of Benzothiazolones”

Thomas Flynn “The Demographics of Spiritual Growth”

Loren Hall “Height Perception of Bed Bugs, Cimex lectularius”

Melissa Rodas “Preparing for Domestic Violence and Associated Trauma: Are Service Providers Ready?”

Molly Theus “Comparative Analysis of Comprehension of Non-Content Specific Collegiate Vocabulary in Southern Adventist University Students”

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Southern Adventist University and its Alumni Association proudly salute members of the graduating class of 1966. Commencement participants are garbed in the traditional green school color.

James BucknerGerry Cabalo

Richard CenterDaryl (Andersen) Chesney

Nolan DarnellRebecca (Stanley) Hodges

Kenneth Kirkham

Ronald MallochIna (Dunn) McFarland

Rae Elaine (English) MyersM. Susan (Rozell) PettiboneElizabeth (Holmes) Steele

William Wood

b A C C A L A u r e A t e d e g r e e g r A d u A t e S Victoria Annette Ahles .......................................................................................................................B.A. BiologyJustin Travis Alexander ....................................................................................................... B.A. Religious StudiesAmanda Nicole Alvarez ...........................................................................................B.S. Business AdministrationJulianna Isabel Amegan ...................................................................B.A. Communication Studies [Intercultural]Aris James Constantine Andrews .......................................................................................................B.S. NursingAndrew Mitchell Anobile, Cum Laude ............................................. B.S.W. Social Work; B.A. Religious StudiesJordan Matthew Antone ................................................................................................................B.A. PsychologyJessica Anzai, Cum Laude .......................................................................................................B.S. Public RelationsMelissa Ruth Aqui, Summa Cum Laude ..............................................................................................B.S. NursingJoshua James Arauz .............................................................................................................................B.A. BiologyAndrew Evan Ashley ......................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]John William Ashton ........................................................................................................B.S. Computer ScienceM. Elizabeth Ashton ..................................................................................................................................B.A. ArtStephen Edward Avila......................................................................B.A. Communication Studies [Intercultural]Jonathan Lewis Barker ............................................................................. B.S. Animation [Character Animation]Brittany Kaitlin Barnes .......................................................................................................................B.S. NursingBradley Miles Beisiegel, Cum Laude ........................................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry]Samuel Stephen Bernal ...........................................................................................B.S. Business AdministrationLatimer Betat, Cum Laude ................................................................ B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]Jonathan Steven Blackburn .....................................................................................B.S. Business AdministrationIsaac Bimpeh Boateng, Jr. ................................... B.S. Health Science; A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]Carrie Elise Boore ...............................................................................................................................B.S. NursingAvery Kathleen McKinney Botticelli, Magna Cum Laude .............B.S. Mass Communication [Writing/Editing]Brendon John Boyd ........ B.S. Sports Studies [Human Performance]; A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]Darren Matthew Boyd .........................................................................B.S. Sports Studies [Human Performance]Erin Adriel Brandon ...........................................................................................................................B.S. NursingGuilherme Brasil de Souza, Summa Cum Laude ...........................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary];

Archaeology [Near Eastern Studies]Jose N. Briones, Cum Laude ...........................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]Branden Scott Bruzzese, Magna Cum Laude .......................................................................................B.S. NursingJohn Charles Butler ..............................................................................................................B.S. Film ProductionEmmanuel Cabrera ...............................................................................................B.S. Psychology [Psychobiology]Andrea Joyce Calderon, Cum Laude ...................................................................................................B.S. NursingJared I. Callaway, Cum Laude .....................................................................................................B.A. Pastoral CareTonya Marie Cameron, Magna Cum Laude ........................................................................................B.S. NursingSarah Elizabeth Camp ...................................................................B.A. History; International Studies [German]Krystal Yglesias Campos......................................................................................................................B.S. NursingMarvin Campos ........................................................................ B.A. Psychology; International Studies [Spanish]Ian P. Carney, Magna Cum Laude ..................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]Dinalvys Carolina Carreño ......................................................................................................B.S.W. Social WorkKaelibeth Rose Caviness, Cum Laude ............................................................ B.A. International Studies [French]Alexandria Paige Center ........................................................................................................B.S. Public RelationsAlyssa Vasthi Hei-Man Cheung ......................................................................................... B.S. Biology [Research]Craig Edwin Christensen ................................................................B.S. Computer Science [Embedded Systems]Kevin Lee Christenson, Summa Cum Laude ..................................B.B.A. Management [International Business];

B.A. International Studies [Spanish]Bonnie Ruth Christiansen.............................................................B.S. Mass Communication [Writing/Editing]Paris Georgiou Christodoulides, Jr., Summa Cum Laude ....................................................................B.A. BiologyEllen Kyungeun Chun, Magna Cum Laude .................................................................................... B.A. ChemistryPeter Kyungsik Chun, Summa Cum Laude ..................................................................... B.S. Biology [Biomedical]Michael Young-Woon Chung, Summa Cum Laude ........................................................................ B.A. ChemistryBobbi Renae Clayton, Summa Cum Laude ..................................................................................B.B.A. MarketingSeabree Dyann Clemonds ....................................................................................................... B.S. Family Studies

*Teaching Certificate


Scott Edward Cloutier ........................................................................................................................B.A. HistoryNikyleo Ashawnx Collie .................................................................. B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]Calandra Melise Coon, Cum Laude ....................................................................................................B.S. NursingMarci Anne Corea, Cum Laude ...................................................................B.A. Global Policy & Service StudiesAustin Chase Covrig ............................................................................... B.S. Computer Systems AdministrationLauren Nicole Cundiff .................................................................... B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]Karyn Janelle Davis ................................................................................................................ B.S. Graphic DesignChristopher Prata De Andrade ..............................................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry]Charisse Nicole De Belen, Summa Cum Laude ................................B.S. Computer Science [Embedded Systems]Neil Brian DeLillo, Summa Cum Laude .................................................. B.S. Computer Systems AdministrationVictoria Isabel Gabriel Delote ............................................................................B.S. Medical Laboratory ScienceEmmylou Drusky, Cum Laude...................................................................................B.A. Journalism [Publishing]Roy Frank Drusky, IV, Magna Cum Laude ................................................................................. B.A. Mathematics*Landon Dana Duff ...................................................................................................B.A. Liberal Arts EducationCristiane Cazarine Dutra, Cum Laude ...................................................................B.A. Theology [Non-Seminary] James Weston DuVall, Cum Laude .....................................................................................................B.S. NursingPatricia Michel Duvra, Cum Laude ..........................................................................B.S. Business AdministrationZachary James Dye ........................................................................... B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]Erica Ann Edwards .............................................................................................................................B.S. NursingAustin Ethan Eldenburg, Cum Laude ......................................................................................B.S. Health ScienceBrittany Michele Erb, Magna Cum Laude ...........................................................................................B.S. NursingJeron Christopher Estwick, Magna Cum Laude, Southern Scholar....................................................B.S. ChemistryMario Ezra, Magna Cum Laude ......................................................................................... B.A. Computer ScienceCaitlin Elizabeth Suzanne Faber, Summa Cum Laude .....................B.B.A. Management [International Business]Brooke Elizabeth Fehlenberg ..............................................................................................................B.S. NursingAdan Luis Rafael Fernandez ....................................................................................B.S. Business AdministrationDavid Randall Fisher ...................................................................................B.S. Long-Term Care AdministrationThomas Michael Flynn, Magna Cum Laude ...................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]Jourdan Nichole Ford ..................................................................... B.A. Liberal Arts Education [Non-Licensure]Lindsay Carolyn Foster .......................................................................................................................B.S. NursingTadia Alexandria Foster ......................................................................................................................B.A. EnglishShane Marvin Fredericks, Magna Cum Laude........................................................................ B.S. Graphic DesignKevin Daniel Freeman, Cum Laude ........................................................ B.S. Animation [Character Animation];

A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Speech Language Pathology & Audiology]Veronica Lynette Garcia ....................................................... B.S. Business Administration and Public Relations*Lindsay Allison Gardner, Magna Cum Laude ....................................................................................B.A. BiologyAlexy Nohely Gatica .......................................................................................................B.S. Psychology [Clinical]Marcos Roman Giordana ..............................................................B.B.A. Management [International Business];

B.A. International Studies [Spanish]Adam Joseph Girma .....................................................................................................................B.F.A. Fine Arts*Robyn Lynn Gold.....................................................................................................B.A. Liberal Arts EducationHannah Emily Goldstein ............................................................B.S. Mass Communication [Writing & Editing]*Heidi Anne Gomez ..................................................................................................B.A. Liberal Arts Education*Heyli Gomez, Magna Cum Laude .......................................................................................................B.A. FrenchAlbert David Gonzalez, Magna Cum Laude ....................................................................................B.S. BiophysicsSamantha-June Tortal Gozo, Cum Laude ........... B.S. Health Science; A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy] Megan E. Gray, Cum Laude .................................................................................................................B.S. NursingDonnovan Timothy Ervin Greaves ...................................................................................B.S. Computer ScienceMatthew J. Green, Magna Cum Laude ................................................................................................B.A. BiologyWeston Scott Greenwood, Cum Laude ....................................................................B.S. Business Administration*Joel Edward Greve ........................................................................................................ B.A. Religious EducationVeronica Marie Guisinger ......................................................................................................... B.A. Art [Therapy]Jacob Paul Guptill, Cum Laude ......................................................................................................B.A. PsychologyMelissa Lynn Guthrie, Magna Cum Laude .............................................................................B.S. Music [General]Magdiel Gutierrez ..........................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]Loren D’ann Hall, Cum Laude, Southern Scholar ............................................................ B.S. Biology [Biomedical]


Marcus Orval Harden ....................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]Alexander Lemonte Harris .................................................................................................................B.A. BiologyKandyce Simone Harris .................................................................. B.A. Liberal Arts Education [Non-Licensure]Ellainna Kaylynn Hart, Magna Cum Laude ...................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]Andrew Ryan Hausted, Summa Cum Laude ................................................................................... B.A. ChemistryKatie Ann Henderson ...................................................................B.S. Mass Communication [Writing/Editing]Emily Mae Henson ........................................................................................................................B.A. PsychologyPeter Christopher Hernandez III ..................................................................B.A. International Studies [Spanish]Sara Patricia Hernandez-Persia ...........................................................................................................B.S. NursingNatalie Navarro Herrera, Cum Laude ......................................................................................B.S.W. Social WorkJaron Malik Hobdy ..................................................................................................................B.S.W. Social WorkJoshua Lamartine Honore ..........................................................................................................B.B.A. MarketingMatthew Horvath .................................................................................. B.B.A. Financial Management [Finance]Michael David Huisman ....................................B.S. Long-Term Care Administration; Business AdministrationJed Austin Hyde ...............................................................................B.B.A. Management [General Management]Tanya Reneé Jamieson, Cum Laude ....................................................................................................B.S. NursingRobert Edward Jepson II ...............................................................................................................B.A. PsychologyBlythe Stephanie Jimenez ................................................................ B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]Adam Keller Johnson, Summa Cum Laude ...................................... B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]Dominic Austin Johnson .........................................................................................B.S. Business Administration*Victoria Paige Johnson, Magna Cum Laude.......................................................................................B.A. HistoryBree Anne Celeste Just, Cum Laude ....................................................................................................B.S. NursingEric Chad Kablanow, Cum Laude ....................................................................................... B.A. Religious StudiesMariana Caroline Kaplan, Summa Cum Laude ........................................................................B.S.W. Social WorkEugene Joseph Kelly ........................................................................................B.S. Outdoor Leadership [General]Emma Alexandra Khan, Cum Laude ..................................................................................... B.S. Graphic DesignDebora Cynthia Kim ..........................................................................................................................B.S. NursingGayea Kim, Magna Cum Laude ...........................................................................................................B.A. BiologyBenjamin I. Lacy ......................................................................................................................B.S. Health ScienceNicholas James Lampasi, Cum Laude ..................................................................................................B.A. BiologyJulie Anna Landess, Cum Laude .........................................................................................................B.S. NursingJennifer Landivar .....................................................................................................B.S. Business AdministrationCrystal Marie L.G. Larrew ..................................................................................................................B.A. BiologyKaitlin Ann Laughlin .........................................................................................................................B.A. English Haendely Renee Lazo .........................................................................................................................B.S. NursingMarisa Dessenia Lazo-Rivera, Cum Laude ...........................................................................................B.S. NursingEllen Lee, Cum Laude ..........................................................................................................................B.S. NursingEun Jee Lee, Summa Cum Laude ........................ B.S. Interdisciplinary: Biomedical Science/Music PerformanceSean Douglas Leeper, Cum Laude .......................................................................................................B.A. BiologyElizabeth Haley Leffew, Magna Cum Laude ........................................................................................B.S. NursingNathan Timothy Leffew ......................................................................................................................B.A. HistoryLinda Lee Lesueur ..............................................................................................................................B.S. NursingCaleb Jordan Lewis ........................................................................................B.A. English [Professional/Writing]*Monic Eva Lindsey, Summa Cum Laude ...................................................................B.A. Liberal Arts EducationSarah-Kate Lingerfelt ...................................................................................B.A. Global Policy & Service StudiesDaniel Josef Little ....................................................................................................B.S. Business AdministrationEmily Irene Lopez .................................................................................................................. B.S. Graphic DesignSebastian Andre Lopez, Magna Cum Laude ...................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]Jeffrey William Lorenz .............................................................................................B.S. Business AdministrationNichol Sierin Faune Lucero, Cum Laude ............................................................................................B.S. NursingMatthew Ezer Alberca Lucrida ..........................................................................................B.S. Computer Science*Michael Andrew Lund ................................................................................................. B.A. Religious EducationJo-Anne Nyasha Kondo Mabika .....................................................................................B.S. Psychology [Clinical]Myron Omar Madden, Cum Laude ................................................B.S. Mass Communication [Writing/Editing]Jeffrey Emerson Mair, Cum Laude ......................................................................................................B.S. Nursing


Judit Amparo Manchay, Cum Laude ...................B.A. Theology [Seminary]; Archaeology [Near Eastern Studies]Karina Crystle Michelle Mangowal ....................................................................................................B.A. BiologyCourtney Ann Manning, Cum Laude ........................................................................................................B.A. ArtLauren Michelle Marsh, Summa Cum Laude ....................................................................... B.A. English [TESOL]Christopher John Marshall, Magna Cum Laude ............................................................................ B.A. ChemistryAileen Martinez ........................................................................................................................ B.A. Art [Therapy]Samantha Whitney Mascary ....................................................................................................B.S.W. Social WorkJerome John Masilamony, Cum Laude ...........................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]Emily Rebecca Mastrapa .......................................................................................................B.S. Film ProductionCassandra Marie Matchim ......................................................B.A. Journalism; Global Policy & Service StudiesRussell Harold Meier .............................................................................................B.A. Theology [Non-Seminary]Jordy Xavier Melendez .............................................................................................................B.S.W. Social WorkJames Michael Mello, Cum Laude ..................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]Nathaniel David Melville .........................................................................................B.S. Business AdministrationJose Luis Meneses ............................................................................................................... B.A. Religious StudiesSilvia Beatriz Menjivar ........................................................................... B.A. Archaeology [Near Eastern Studies]William Dalton Meyer ........................................................................... B.B.A. Financial Management [Finance]Andrew Jackson Miller, Cum Laude .............................................................. B.S. Animation [Effects Animation]Girean Elaine Miller ...........................................................................................................................B.S. NursingGrant William Minear ............................................................................. B.S. Animation [Character Animation]Savannah Joelle Minear ..................................................................................................B.S. Psychology [Clinical]Ashley Nicole Mitchell, Cum Laude ....................................................................................................B.S. NursingTaylor Finley Mittleider ....................................................................................B.A. Biology; B.S. Health ScienceChad Michael Mix ...................................................................................................................B.S. Health ScienceTerrica Monique Mixon ......................................................................... B.B.A. Financial Management [Finance]Keren Brianna Monchery ...................................................................................................................B.S. NursingMarissa Lindsay Montgomery, Summa Cum Laude .......................................................................B.F.A. Fine ArtsSonia Damaris Moral ..................................................................................................... B.S. Biology [Biomedical]Krystal Ann Morris, Summa Cum Laude ............................................................................. B.A. Religious StudiesZechariah Edmund Musselman .....................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]Caroline Grace Neil, Magna Cum Laude ............................................................................................B.S. NursingSharon Awuor Njalaleh ..................................................................................................................B.S. ChemistryMacKenzi Fay Hall Nomura, Magna Cum Laude .....................................................................B.S.W. Social WorkAdel Lisette Ochoa .............................................................................................................................B.S. NursingMacKenzie Noel Ogan, Cum Laude ....................................................................................................B.S. NursingIsrael Bamidele Olaore, Jr., Magna Cum Laude .....................................................................B.S. Public RelationsEmily Ann Oliver, Magna Cum Laude ............................................. B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]Stephanie Nicole Owen ........................................................................... B.S. Animation [Character Animation]Brittany Renee Owens .............................................................................................................B.S.W. Social WorkKirstene Inah D. Pagarigan, Magna Cum Laude ................................................................B.S. Computer ScienceElizabeth Sheila Paiva .........................................................................................................................B.S. NursingDiego Ivan Parra ........................................B.A. Global Policy & Service Studies; International Studies [Italian]Kristofer Benjamin Parsons, Magna Cum Laude .................................................................................B.S. Nursing*Sydney Renea Parton, Summa Cum Laude................................................................B.A. Liberal Arts EducationKatelyn Janelle Pauls, Magna Cum Laude............................................................................................B.A. BiologyHeather Brianna Peel, Magna Cum Laude .............................................................................B.S. Music [General]Kendall Bryant Pendergrass ...................................................B.S. Interdisciplinary: Technology & ManagementKara LeeAnne Pennington .................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing*Nancy Vu Pham, Magna Cum Laude ........................................................................B.A. Liberal Arts EducationChristian Raimet Pinango ..................................................................................................................B.A. BiologyDerling Viviana Pizarro Quispe ..........................................B.S. Nonprofit Management [Nonprofit Leadership]Denise Desire Pleytez .....................................................................................................................B.A. ChemistryKyler Sean Potter, Magna Cum Laude.................................................................................... B.S. Film ProductionJordan Dave Powell .......................................................................................B.A. International Studies [Spanish]Heidi Sue Quarles ..........................................................................................................................B.A. Psychology

Elizabeth Anne Quigley ...............................................................................B.S. Long-Term Care AdministrationLachelle Ashley Rada, Cum Laude ...........................................................................................B.S.W. Social WorkClaudia Lizette Ramirez, Cum Laude ..................................................................................................B.S. NursingTyler William Rand ...........................................................................................B.S. Music [Theory & Literature]*Robert William Raney IV .................................................................................B.Mus. Music Education [Voice]Eloise Marion Ravell, Magna Cum Laude .............B.A. Journalism [Publishing]; International Studies [Spanish]Emily I. Real ...............................................................................................................................................B.A. ArtJohn Christian Reece ...............................................................B.S. Business Administration & Public RelationsAmanda Nicole Rich ............................................................................................................. B.S. Graphic DesignAmanda Nicole Richards ............................................................................................................B.B.A. MarketingKevin Daniel Rivera Rodriguez ..........................................................................B.S. Medical Laboratory ScienceAlena Regina Roberts ................................................................................... B.S. Animation [Effects Animation]Ryan William Arnold Roberts .......................................................................................................B.A. PsychologyRayna Brittany Nicole Robinson .............................................................................................B.S. Health ScienceAmanda Elizabeth Robles ............................................................................... B.A. International Studies [Italian]Melanio Dylan Daus Robles II ...........................................................................................................B.S. NursingEvionn Giamoll Rochester ......................................................................................................B.S. Health ScienceMelissa Kristina Rodas, Summa Cum Laude, Southern Scholar ..................................................B.S.W. Social Work*Astrid Irene Rodriguez, Summa Cum Laude .............................................................B.A. Liberal Arts EducationJeremy Daniel Rogers, Cum Laude ................................................................................................. B.A. ChemistryMelody Romero, Cum Laude ................................................................... B.S. Animation [Character Animation]Christopher Edward Royster .............................. B.S. Health Science; A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]Bryant Ruelas ......................................................................................................................... B.S. Graphic DesignDaniel Jesse Sacdalan, Cum Laude .....................................................................................B.S. Computer ScienceLauren Gabrielle Alfonso Santos .......................................................................................................B.A. BiologyMichael Stephen Alfonso Santos, Summa Cum Laude ..... B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting] [Finance]Neil Roy Santos ................................................................................................................... B.A. Religious StudiesAdrian Christopher Sarli, Magna Cum Laude ....................................................................................B.A. Biology Samya Rebecca Sawalha, Cum Laude ..................................................................................................B.S. NursingDanielle Renee Schafer .......................................................................................................... B.S. Graphic DesignDerek Louis Schutter ..........................................................................................................................B.S. NursingEmily Elizabeth Scriven, Magna Cum Laude ...............B.S. Health Science; B.A. International Studies [Spanish]Eunice Yi Nang Sham, Magna Cum Laude ..............................................................................B.S. Health ScienceZachary Kyle Sharman ........................................................................................ B.A. History [European Studies]Heroes Alvarado Sical, Magna Cum Laude ....................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]Nicholas Stephen Simons, Cum Laude .............................................................B.S. Outdoor Emergency ServicesNickie Ann Sink, Cum Laude .............................................................................................................B.S. NursingZakeya Lavonnya Sisco, Cum Laude ................................................................................B.S. Psychology [Clinical]Courtney Diane Smotherman ............................................................................................................B.S. NursingFelicia Soedargo ..................................................................................................................................B.A. BiologySilvertone Stare ..............................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]*Mindy Taylor Steele, Summa Cum Laude ..........................................................B. Mus. Music Education [Voice]James Wesley Stewart .....................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]Kamron Joseph Stock, Cum Laude ........................................................ B.B.A. Financial Management [Finance]Amanda D. Sutherland ..................................................................................................B.S. Psychology [Clinical]Megan Elizabeth Teeter ............................................................................................................B.S.W. Social WorkMolly Catherine Theus, Magna Cum Laude, Southern Scholar .............................................................B.A. BiologyBreanna Fajardo Thornton, Summa Cum Laude .......................... B.S. Music Performance [Instrumental-Strings]Che-Lei Monique Trott .......................................................................................B.S. Medical Laboratory ScienceJuan Carlos Tuya ............................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]Anna Rebecca Tyman ............................................................ B.S. Nursing; B.A. International Studies [Spanish]Ashley Lauren Tyson, Magna Cum Laude ...................................... B.S. Outdoor Leadership [Outdoor Ministry]Brandon Lee Underwood ....................................................................... B.S. Computer Systems AdministrationCassandra Jo Van Barriger, Cum Laude ...................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work*Kaylee Nichole Vaughan ..........................................................................................B.A. Liberal Arts Education


Robert Velez Cuadrado ...................................................................................................... B.A. Religious StudiesMackenson S. Vendome ................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]Branden Voignier ................................................................................................................................B.A. BiologyAustin James Wagner, Cum Laude ......................................................................................................B.A. BiologyKin Yee Wan, Cum Laude ...................................................................................................................B.S. NursingShut On Wan ...........................................................................................................................B.S. Health ScienceJoycelyn Elizabeth Warren, Cum Laude ..............................................................................................B.S. NursingLaura Ashley Weber-Chitu .................................................................................................................B.S. NursingMatthew Perry Webster .........................................................................................................B.S. Film ProductionDonald Wesley Welch ....................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]*Joel Anders Westberg, Cum Laude ....................................................................B.Mus. Music Education [Voice]Crystal Colleen Whitlow, Magna Cum Laude ........................................................................ B.S. Graphic DesignDaniel Thomas Widner II ..................................................................... B.B.A. Financial Management [Finance]Claressa Amelia Wilcox .............................................................................................................................B.A. ArtChristina Louise Williams, Magna Cum Laude ................B.B.A. Management [Human Resource Management]Amara Jewell Wilson ..........................................................................................................................B.S. NursingRachel Leigh Wilson, Magna Cum Laude ...........................................................................................B.S. NursingLisi Raquel Wixwat .......................................................................... B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting]Caleb James Wolff ..............................................................................................................................B.S. NursingTrish Estorco Wolff, Magna Cum Laude .............................................................................................B.S. NursingJonathan Andrew Wright ........................................................................................B.S. Business AdministrationSatoru Yamaji, Summa Cum Laude .................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary]Dillon Ping-Chuen Yap, Cum Laude ....................................................................................................B.S. BiologyNicole Yim, Summa Cum Laude ..........................................................................................................B.A. BiologyAutumn Nicole Zapara ............................................................................................B.S. Business Administration


A S S o C i A t e ’ S d e g r e e g r A d u A t e S

Douglas Daniel Abbott, Magna Cum Laude ......................................................................................A.S. NursingWathleine Aladin .................................................................................................................A.A. General StudiesNereah Adero Aluoch ........................................................................................................................A.S. NursingRebeca Annette Amich, Cum Laude ..................................................................................................A.S. NursingKimberly Barone, Cum Laude ............................................................................................................A.S. NursingAshley Jeannette Barrios, Cum Laude ................................................................................................A.S. NursingYuliya M. Belova ................................................................................................................................A.S. NursingTrent Aaron Bourgeois ......................................................................................................................A.S. NursingKayana Stephanie Bromfield ............................................................... A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]Zaire Alizé Burgess-Robinson ............................................................................................................A.S. NursingStephanie Annette Caran, Cum Laude ..............................................................................................A.S. NursingJaymes Matthew Carson, Magna Cum Laude ................................................................. A.S. Engineering StudiesMarty Paul Castleberg ........................................................................................................................A.S. NursingSeong Hyeon Cho ................................................................................ A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]Susanne Sarah Clark, Cum Laude ......................................................................................................A.S. NursingTodd Eric Collson..............................................................................................................................A.S. NursingLeslie Lisseth Contreras .....................................................................................................................A.S. NursingBeau Andrew Darkens ..........................................................................................................A.S. General StudiesTodd Allen Davidson ............................................................................................................A.S. General StudiesDanna A. De Leon ............................................................................................................................A.S. NursingVirginia Lynn Dedman ..............................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Nutrition and Dietetics]Ashley Veontcie Distan ......................................................................................................................A.S. NursingStephen Michael Drummond ............................................................................................................A.S. Nursing

Marshall Tyler Duff, Cum Laude ........................................................................................................A.S. NursingHussein Bassam Hasan El-Tayyab, Cum Laude ..................................................................................A.S. NursingMariah Suzanne Erb ..........................................................................................................................A.S. NursingSara Ann Evans, Summa Cum Laude ..................................................................................................A.S. NursingLydia Ann Felt, Magna Cum Laude ....................................................................................................A.S. NursingDeidra Somae Erista Ferguson, Magna Cum Laude ...........................................................................A.S. NursingAndrew Joseph Fillers .............................................................................................A.S. Business AdministrationAnna Cherie Ford ..............................................................................................................................A.S. NursingStephanie Christie Francois, Magna Cum Laude ...............................................................................A.S. NursingMagdeli Garcia Salazar .......................................................................................................................A.S. NursingRachel Ann Goodling, Summa Cum Laude ........................................................................................A.S. NursingReyna Celeste Goodridge, Cum Laude ..............................................................................................A.S. NursingAlyssa Christine Greek ......................................................................................................................A.S. NursingAlysha Jolayna Griffith ......................................................................................................................A.S. NursingStephanie Hairston Sanders .................................................................................................A.S. General StudiesAgnes Dewi Welan Haveman ............................................................................................................A.S. NursingKacey Jolee Hawkins ............................................................................ A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]Belma Hergic ....................................................................................................................................A.S. NursingJeffrey Brian John Hobin ...................................................................................................................A.S. NursingAshley Starr Hollenbeck ....................................................................................................................A.S. NursingElizabeth Kaoru Hooker, Cum Laude ................................................................................................A.S. NursingJaime Michelle Houtchens, Cum Laude .............................................................................................A.S. NursingDianasol Huey ...................................................................................................................................A.S. NursingEllen Parrish Huffaker .......................................................................................................................A.S. NursingAngela Karmel Jochym ......................................................................................................................A.S. NursingRachell Frances Jordan ......................................................................................................................A.S. NursingAna Pamela Kim .................................................................................... A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Dental Hygiene]Hannah Jinae Kim, Summa Cum Laude .............................................................................................A.S. NursingPeter Michael Koerting, Cum Laude ..................................................................................................A.S. NursingKimberly Lynn Krebs, Magna Cum Laude ..........................................................................................A.S. NursingChristopher Conrad Anthony Lamb ................................................................................................A.S. NursingSamantha Ruth Landau ......................................................................... A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Dental Hygiene]Aizik Albert Landaverde, Cum Laude ................................................................................................A.S. NursingNicholas Glen Laney ..........................................................................................................................A.S. NursingEstrella Abigail Lazo...........................................................................................................................A.S. NursingBenjamin Wade Leader .....................................................................................................................A.S. NursingChae Soo Lee, Cum Laude .................................................................................................................A.S. NursingVictor J. Lee, Cum Laude....................................................................................................................A.S. NursingJohnathan Michael Lewis ...................................................................................A.T. Construction ManagementAustin Bradford Long ........................................................................................................................A.S. NursingLauren Michelle Long, Magna Cum Laude ........................................................................................A.S. NursingJohn Marvin Lytle, Jr. ........................................................................................................................A.S. NursingMelissa Anne Martz, Magna Cum Laude ............................................................................................A.S. NursingChristian Michael McClung, Cum Laude ..........................................................................................A.S. NursingRyan Edric McCollough .............................................................. A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Nutrition & Dietetics]Jennifer Brooke Meinhardt ................................................................................................................A.S. NursingBrianna E. Melgar, Summa Cum Laude .................................................. A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Dental Hygiene]Randall Jamin Moon, Magna Cum Laude ............................................ A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]Moera Coleen Mabao Moralde .........................................................................................................A.S. NursingRenee Elizabeth Morales-Castillo, Cum Laude ..................................................................................A.S. NursingSarah Christine Moravetz, Summa Cum Laude ....................................................A.A. Religion [Bible Instructor]Shaina Fidelia Naibaho .....................................................................................................................A.S. NursingKathleen Napitupulu .........................................................................................................................A.S. NursingDaniel Neacsu ....................................................................................................................................A.S. NursingEarl Clifford Rogel Vendiola Obana ................................................... A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]Eunice Yoonhee Park, Summa Cum Laude .........................................................................................A.S. Nursing

Hannah Gertrude Parna, Cum Laude ......................................................A.S. Nursing; Business AdministrationJulianne Joyce Pictou .........................................................................................................................A.S. NursingJonathan Andre Pino, Cum Laude .....................................................................................................A.S. NursingRyan Alexander Plater ..........................................................................................................A.S. Graphic DesignEldar Preval .................................................................................. A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Nutrition & Dietetics]Jo-Marie Leiann Redley ......................................................................................................................A.S. NursingCody Kristian Franz Reich .................................................................................................................A.S. NursingAriane Belicia Riederer, Magna Cum Laude ......................................................................................A.S. NursingRobert J. Santiwan, Jr. .......................................................................................................................A.S. NursingKathryn Deanna Schreiner, Magna Cum Laude.................................................................................A.S. NursingBrooke Brianne Schuler, Cum Laude ............A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Speech Language Pathology & Audiology]Seo Young Christina Shin .................................................................................................................A.S. NursingKartika Juliana Sianipar.....................................................................................................................A.S. NursingStacy Sidabutar ......................................................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Dental Hygiene]Erika Esther Sosa ...............................................................................................................................A.S. NursingAshley Elizabeth Supit .......................................................................................................................A.S. NursingSeth Andrew Sutherland ...................................................................................................................A.S. NursingMaya Adele Swartz ........................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Speech Language Pathology & Audiology]Logan Stephen Swilling ....................................................................................... A.T. Technology [Auto Service]Sabarra Arona Taylor .........................................................................................................................A.S. NursingIngrid A. Thomas ..............................................................................................................................A.S. NursingTyler Jonathan Thomas ....................................................................... A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]Daniela Torres, Cum Laude ................................................................................................................A.S. NursingZachary Paul Uttinger ........................................................................................................................A.S. NursingLauryn Marie Waterhouse, Cum Laude .............................................................................................A.S. NursingVictoria Kathryn West .......................................................................................................................A.S. NursingKalli Ann Wilkens, Summa Cum Laude ............................................... A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy]Brianna Nicole Willis, Cum Laude ....................................................................................................A.S. NursingSerena Pharr Wright ..........................................................................................................................A.S. NursingHannah Elizabeth Renee Wynn ........................................................................................................A.S. Nursing

m A S t e r ’ S d e g r e e g r A d u A t e S

Sherri Lea Bakland ...........................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse PractitionerGilselda Balyagati .....................................................................................M.S. Global Community DevelopmentChristopher G. Ban ......................................................................................................... M.S. Computer SciencePaula Ann Barker-Montrose ...................................................................M.Min. Evangelism and World MissionSidney Champagne .................................................................................M.Min. Evangelism and World MissionConnie M. Charles ...........................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse PractitionerChristina Renee Christiansen ..............................................................................................M.B.A. ManagementAmelia Heath Christmann ...............................................................................................M.S.N. Nurse EducatorDiana Marrero Clemons ............................................................................................ M.S.Ed. Literacy EducationTiffany Ann Cobb....................................................M.S.N. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Adult/Gerontology;

Family Nurse PractitionerMary Rebekah Cordes ...........................................................................................................M.S.W. Social WorkChristopher J. Dant ......................................................................................................... M.S. Computer ScienceCarla Days ..............................................................................................................................M.S.W. Social WorkShannon Brittany Dedmon ..............................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse PractitionerLeziel Hillary L. Dela Cruz ........................................................................................................... M.B.A. FinanceShanna Tenille Kaylor Dillard .........................................................................................M.S. School CounselingMelody Latrice Fields ............................................................................M.S. Clinical Mental Health CounselingNubia M. Garbutt .............................................................................M.S.N./M.B.A. Healthcare AdministrationKaren Elizabeth Garza .....................................................................................................M.S. School CounselingLaura Giordano ................................................... M.S. School Counseling; Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Rachael Diane Green ....................................................................M.S.N. Adult Gerontology Nurse PractitionerJoshua Patrick Haley ..............................................................................................................M.S.W. Social WorkCorinne A. Hinson ...........................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse PractitionerTeresa Eden Jabaley ...................................................M.S.N. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Adult/GerontologyTracey JoLene Jenkins .......................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse PractitionerCarrie Marie Jones ...........................................................................................................M.S. School CounselingNicole Rene Kioa .............................................................................................................M.S. School CounselingPauline James Maddox ..................................................................M.S.N. Adult Gerontology Nurse PractitionerRobert Anthony Majors ....................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse PractitionerGurpreet Kaur Malhi ........................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse PractitionerRoss Segundo Mason ..................................................................................M.S.Ed. Outdoor Teacher EducationAutumn Michelle Newman ..............................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse PractitionerSamuel B. Phillips ...........................................................................................M.B.A. Healthcare AdministrationMona Pradhan .................................................................................................... M.B.A. Marketing ManagementFelicia Elizabeth Pressley ...................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse PractitionerJessica T. Price ...................................................................................................................M.S.N. Nurse EducatorMadeleine M. Ramirez ......................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse PractitionerViktorija Rimko ................................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse PractitionerKristen Feliece Robinson ......................................................................M.S. Clinical Mental Health CounselingMatthew Scott Howard Russell ..................................................................M.S.Ed. Outdoor Teacher EducationRebecca Melissa Scruggs ...................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse PractitionerAlyssa Gayle Sellers ...........................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse PractitionerAnanias Rwiriranwa Sentozi ....................................................................M.S. Global Community DevelopmentDavid A. Smith .............................................................................M.S.N. Adult Gerontology Nurse PractitionerSamantha Logan Spinks ...........................................M.S.N. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Adult/GerontologyReneze Daniella Trim ...........................................................................M.S. Clinical Mental Health CounselingHeidi Joy Trujillo ..............................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse PractitionerAubrey Michelle Wallin ...................................................................................................M.S. School CounselingKelly Fuller West ...............................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse PractitionerLillia Joneth Ann Wimberly ...........................................................................M.B.A. Healthcare Administration

d o C t o r A L d e g r e e g r A d u A t e S

Kelly Pratt .................................................................................................................D.N.P. Lifestyle TherapeuticsBeverly Dawn Wombold ..........................................................................................D.N.P. Lifestyle Therapeutics

g u e S t g r A d u A t e S

BRYAN COLLEGE

Kimberly Jo Muaya, Summa Cum Laude ...................................................................B.S. Business Administration

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA

Travron Taylor ..............................................................................................................B.S.C.E. Civil Engineering

The Commencement program does not constitute an official list of spring graduates.

CHATTANOOGA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Kelly Nicole Payne .............................................................................................................A.A.S. Dental HygieneKelli Danielle Stickney ................................................................................................................. A.S. AccountingRebecca Lyn Attle ..............................................................Technical Certificate Emergency Medical Technician

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY

Natalie Noel Stark .......................................................................... M.S.I.T. Information Security and Assurance

WALDEN UNIVERSITY

Omin Duncan Chandler ...........................................................................................................M.S.N. Education

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY

Maquila C. Mills ................................................................................Ph.D. Psychology [Educational Psychology]

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

Leon Paul Weeks ...................................................................................................Ph.D. Business Administration

A C A d e m i C r e g A L i A

The color of velvet trim on the hoods represents the area of study. The color of the silk lining represents the university that conferred the degree. The color of the tassel represents the degree of the undergraduate.

Arts, Letters, Humanities .............................White Outdoor Leadership .........................................Russet

Business ...........................................................Drab Physical Education ................................... Sage Green

Communication .......................................Crimson Public Admin./Foreign Service .....................Peacock

Education ............................................... Light Blue Science .................................................Golden Yellow

Fine Arts ...................................................... Brown Social Work ......................................................Citron

Law ............................................................... Purple Software Engineering ..................................... Orange

Music ................................................................Pink Theology ...........................................................Scarlet

Nursing .......................................................Apricot

P h i L A n t h r o P y C o r d

Students wearing a royal blue cord have donated to the class gift and

received the Philanthropy Cord.

h o n o r

C o r d S

Gold Cord—Summa Cum Laude—3.90+ GPA

Silver Cord—Magna Cum Laude—3.75-3.89 GPA

Green Cord—Cum Laude—3.50-3.74 GPA

s u m m A r y

undergrAduAte grAduAtes – 404 (23 hAve two mAjors or degrees) MASTER GRADUATES – 50 (TWO HAVE TWO EMPHASES)

doctorAl grAduAtes – 2

DEPARTMENTS/SCHOOLS WITH ASSOCIATE DEGREE GRADUATES

Biology and Allied Health ......................................21 Nursing ................................................................... 83Business .....................................................................2 Physics and Engineering .......................................... 1 Technology ........................................................2 Religion .................................................................... 1General Studies .........................................................4 Visual Art and Design .............................................. 1

SCHOOLS WITH MASTER’S DEGREE GRADUATES

Business .....................................................................5 Global Community Development ........................... 2Computing ................................................................2 Nursing ................................................................... 25Education and Psychology Religion .................................................................... 2 Counseling ......................................................10 Social Work .............................................................. 3 Education ..........................................................3

DOCTORAL DEGREE GRADUATES

Nursing .....................................................................2

Biology ....................................................................29Business ...................................................................43Chemistry................................................................10Computing ..............................................................11Education and Psychology Education ........................................................10 Family Studies ...................................................1 Psychology .......................................................13English ......................................................................4History and Political Studies ....................................9Interdisciplinary ........................................................2

Journalism and Communication............................15Mathematics ..............................................................1Modern Languages ..................................................13Music .........................................................................7Nursing ...................................................................51Physical Education, Health, and Wellness ............. 17Physics and Engineering ...........................................1Religion ...................................................................35Social Work .............................................................13Visual Art and Design ............................................27

DEPARTMENTS/SCHOOLS WITH BACCALAUREATE DEGREE GRADUATES

f A C u L t y h o n o r S

d i S t i n g u i S h e d S e r v i C e m e d A L L i o n

Lisa Clark Diller, PhD, began teaching at Southern Adventist University in 2002 and currently serves as chair of the History and Political Studies Department. In addition, she has served as chair of the University Senate.

Diller developed a pilot program for new students that laid the groundwork for the current Southern Connections class taken by all incoming freshmen. Working with the Spiritual Life Committee and Career Services, Diller helped develop a plan which encourages students to combine their vocational and spiritual interests into a calling. She also worked with student research coordinators at Lee University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to begin a regional student conference for history and political studies students.

Concerning Diller’s service to the Adventist church and the greater Chattanooga community, a colleague writes: “She pursues projects to which she feels called with indefatigable passion and incomparable diligence, whether it’s helping with a church plant in downtown Chattanooga, serving on the board of the One Project, leading European study tours, or even raising money for worthy charities on bicycle rides across New Zealand.” Diller connects students with similar service opportunities locally because of her roles with the Chattanooga Area Historical Association, the Mayor’s Council on Women, and the Women’s Diversity Committee. These activities are an inspiration to others. “She breathes belief into her students, colleagues, family, and friends that God’s Kingdom begins here on Earth,” a colleague said.

Because of her commitment to serving others and her dedication to helping students do the same, Southern Adventist University is pleased to recognize Lisa Clark Diller as a worthy recipi-ent of the Distinguished Service Medallion.

Tyson Hall, PhD, began teaching in the School of Computing at Southern Adventist University in 2005. As a new faculty member, he was the architect for the embedded systems emphasis in the computer science program and has been instrumental in obtaining and maintaining accreditation. Hall has served on visiting teams responsible for assessing peer institutions and successfully navigated Southern through a recent accreditation, leaving no stone unturned. Hall will serve as chair of the University Senate next year.

Hall’s skill at balancing multiple responsibilities is evident in his active leadership among secular professionals and his church community. He coauthored a textbook and owns a patent. He has served as president for the American Society of Engineering Education (southeastern chapter) and continues to review papers for the annual conference. For the past 11 years, he has served as director of the Southern Challenge Lego Robotics tournament. He has been a long-time elder in his local church and is a member of the East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra.

In addition to all of this, Hall is known by his students as professionally inspiring, having “a knack for pushing students to reach the greatest level of academic knowledge, understanding, and skill possible in every class” and encouraging them to “never give up on solving a difficult, ambitious problem that is seemingly out of reach.”

Because of his example of emulating Christ’s service both behind the scenes and in leader-ship, Southern Adventist University is pleased to recognize Tyson Hall as a worthy recipient of the Distinguished Service Medallion.

P r e S i d e n t ’ S A W A r d f o r e x C e L L e n C e i n S C h o L A r S h i P

Benjamin McArthur, PhD, is the quintessential professor-scholar, representing the finest in Southern’s tradition of the scholarship of teaching. Focused on 19th century American culture, his scholarly work has included building up McKee Library’s resources and developing new classes that allow students to do original research using our library’s special collections. The result is Southern’s Center for the Study of 19th Century America in the library. He is also responsible for the revival and sustaining of the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Historians.

McArthur has written three books, one of which was named a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Book of 1984. He served as an associate editor for Oxford University Press’s American National Biog-raphy, which was among the most important reference works projects of the 1990s. He has written articles for a number of national publications, including American Heritage, The American Scholar, First Things, and The New England Quarterly. Additionally, he has written for Adventist publications and contributed to books about Adventism and Ellen White. He served as the Walter Utt visiting scholar at Pacific Union College, and in March 2016 Pacific Press published A.G. Daniells: Shaper of Twentieth-century Adventism, his study of the denomination’s greatest General Conference president

McArthur has enjoyed all these writing projects, and his pleasure in research has been inspirational to colleagues. Still, he insists that his primary responsibility and source of greatest satisfaction remains his work with students.

Southern Adventist University is pleased to present the President’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship to Benjamin McArthur.

P r e S i d e n t ’ S A W A r d f o r t e A C h i n g e x C e L L e n C e

David George, MFA, was instrumental in founding the School of Visual Art and Design’s film program in 2001, giving Southern Adventist University the distinction of leading the denomination in the formal study of narrative storytelling in film.

His ongoing commitment to practicing the craft he teaches has garnered award-winning recognition and brought rich professional context to his classroom. Notable projects include: director of photog-raphy for Old Fashioned, a faith-based romantic drama released nationally in theaters on Valentine’s Day in 2015; producer and cinematographer of Secret of the Cave, a feature-length film that received the prestigious Crystal Heart Award at the Heartland Film Festival and was released nationwide in 2007; and creator and director of a bold self-study and research documentary, Life After Film School.

George’s colleagues attest to his relentless pursuit of excellence and his unwavering commitment to the success and spiritual nurture of students. They credit him with making Southern the premiere Adventist university for film production and for empowering graduates to be competitive with the best of the best.

His students have described him as selfless, gracious, and inspiring. They testify that he encourages the highest possible standard in his classes while creating a learning environment where it is safe to take risks and make mistakes on the path to excellence. He brings “a sense of wonder” as he provides insight into the technicalities and art of lighting and film production.

In recognition of his outstanding ability to inspire students, maintain high standards, and practice highly effective teaching, Southern Adventist University is proud to present David George with the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence.

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One student describes Adam Heck, MS, as “a wonderful teacher who does everything in his power to help students succeed and who cares about his student workers as well.” Another student notes that he is innovative, records and posts lectures online, and “his teaching methods have contributed greatly to me learning Calculus and Statistics.” He is available and always willing to assist struggling students who need extra help.

Heck’s teaching is appreciated by individuals across campus. A faculty member wrote “all of my advisees love him. He has made math classes applicable to all majors. It is innovative that he addresses math questions that relate to various professional fields.” A student expressed similar sentiments in writing “Mr. Heck puts an extensive amount of time into planning and setting up his lessons, is friendly around campus, and frequently asks about his students’ lives and well-being.”

Students speak of his personal interest and dedication to his students, from how he knew all of their names on the first day of class, to the way he “treats each student as an individual rather than as ‘another student.’” This caring attitude is best articulated by a student who notes that “he takes time at the beginning of each lecture to ask for our prayer requests before we delve into classwork.”

Because of his engagement in the ministry of education within his field, and because of his exemplary dedication to his students, Southern Adventist University is pleased to award Adam Heck the President’s Award for Commitment to Student Success.

Classes with Julie Hyde, PhD, are described as “spirit-led” and a student commented that “her spiritual strength flows over into her classroom through both devotions and class discussion.” In her interactions with students she is seen as an “incredibly professional educator who challenges and instructs with expertise.” Students say that she is focused on instilling integrity in her students” as an “imperative as a Christian and as a CPA entrusted to audit and opine on companies’ financial statements.”

“I had a class with Dr. Hyde my freshman year of college and she made me want to be an accoun-tant,” writes a senior. “She adapts her teaching to students so that they will learn and understand.” “She was the most engaged teacher I have had at Southern. Comments from other students affirm that she is a “Christ-like and caring friend outside of class” who is available to help students learn and to “make sure students are doing all right in both academics as well as taking care of themselves and enjoying their lives.” Students who are not currently taking classes from her are impressed because she greets them by name.

Hyde’s desire to expose students to the field of accounting has resulted in bringing guests to class to speak about the field of accounting, a strong support for student internships and a requirement in Advanced Accounting class for students to attend at least one professional meeting during the semester.

A student remarked that she “is truly a gem and Southern is lucky to have her as a faculty member.” Another student noted “I have never met another professor that has been as deserving of recognition as Dr. Hyde.”

Because of her commitment to instilling values and a love for accounting in her students while diligently working to support their development as young professionals, Southern Adventist Uni-versity is pleased to award Julie Hyde the President’s Award for Commitment to Student Success.

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World War II Navy veteran Joe Decosimo completed his bachelor’s degree in business administration at the University of Georgia and a master’s degree in business administration at Northwestern University. He is a certified public accountant.

Decosimo’s business experience ranges from capital formation, mergers and acquisitions, and financial asset management to debt and equity financing. He is senior partner emeritus and one of three founding partners of Joseph Decosimo and Company. Prior to the Elliott Davis Decosimo merger, which created the fifth largest accounting firm in the Southeast, Decosimo played an active role in many of the firm’s corporate finance engagements.

Decosimo has held key board positions with several Fortune 500 companies and has long been dedicated to civic involvement. His chairmanship roles and participation with numerous charitable and nonprofit organizations have included United Way of Greater Chattanooga, the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater, Alexian Brothers of the Southeast Foundation, and the Tennessee Board for Economic Growth.

Decosimo has remained a champion for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s (UTC), College of Business by teaching classes, donating to the program, hiring graduates, and establishing two scholarships as well as a professorship in accounting. UTC named their College of Business student success center in his honor, and he was inducted into UTC’s Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame. Decosimo was also named Outstanding Philanthropist in 2003 for National Philanthropy Day.

As president of Southern Adventist University, Gordon Bietz has strived to emulate Decosimo’s leadership style and involvement in the Chattanooga community. Most recently Decosimo has been active in guiding Southern’s Advancement team to gather Chattanooga community leaders for presentations about the university’s Campaign for Excellence in Faith and Learning, a $50 million endeavor.

Decosimo and his wife, Rachel, have been married for 66 years. They have nine children, 26 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

In recognition of his contribution to society, Southern Adventist University is pleased to confer upon Joseph Decosimo the degree Doctor of Laws for distinguished leadership in administration and public service.

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Byron DeFoor has more than 30 years of business experience, with particular expertise in development of commercial real estate and both residential and healthcare communities.

In 1976, he founded DeFoor Development to specialize in building shopping centers, office buildings, and retirement communities. DeFoor later began investing in skilled nursing facilities and now has an ownership interest in nursing homes and assisted living facilities nationwide. He also co-founded Contemporary Healthcare Capital, a lending agency for healthcare providers. DeFoor currently serves as a director and controlling stockholder in many organizations, including Grace Healthcare, Millennium Bank, Millennium Alliance Bank, Chattanooga Hotel Group, and Focus Consumer Health.

In May 2010, President Obama and the U.S. Small Business Administration named Contemporary Healthcare Capital the “Small Business Investment Company of the Year.” In June 2013, DeFoor opened Embassy Suites of Chattanooga, recipient of the Embassy brand’s worldwide “Hotel of the Year” award for 2014. DeFoor’s Embassy was also named to Expedia Insiders’ Select list for both 2013 and 2014 while ranking #63 in the continental U.S. and #204 worldwide out of 290,000 eligible hotels.

DeFoor traces his success as a businessman back to the culture and circle of influence at two Seventh-day Adventist schools: Georgia Cumberland Academy and Southern Adventist University. In 1995, he joined the Alumni Awards Foundation Board, an Adventist nonprofit organization. In 2011, on behalf of the foundation, he began a quest to meet with the majority of leaders in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists regarding the future of secondary education. This work has impacted the success and future of secondary Adventist education by growing the number of grants, initiating conversations about the challenges facing our schools, and restructuring the management of several academies.

Collecting and racing historic sports cars are among DeFoor’s hobbies, and he also competes in the annual Rolex racing series. His team, 50 Plus Racing, raises funds for Alzheimer’s disease research. DeFoor lives in Ooltewah, Tennessee, with his wife, Susan, to whom he attributes his success because of her encouragement and support. They will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary in June.

DeFoor’s philanthropic generosity to Southern is far reaching. He has impacted students’ lives through participation in capital projects such as the Hickman Science Center, Florida Hospital Hall, and Summerour Hall. Additionally, he has supported student scholarships, student services, The Southern Fund, and development of the Montessori School in partnership with the School of Education and Psychology.

In recognition of his contribution to society, Southern Adventist University is pleased to confer upon Byron DeFoor the degree Doctor of Laws for distinguished leadership in administration and public service.

S P e C i A L t h A n k S

Academic AdministrationAdvancementAlumni RelationsAudio VisualCampus SafetyChattanooga Convention CenterCollegedale ChurchCollege PressResident DeansEnergy ManagementFinancial AdministrationFood ServicesGraduate StudiesGrafe Studio

Landscape ServicesMarketing and University RelationsPresident’s OfficeQuick PrintRecords and AdvisementSchool of Journalism and CommunicationSchool of MusicService DepartmentSolid Rock Systems, Inc.Student ServicesSue’s Sandwich Shoppe Summitt PianoTransportation ServicesVillage Market

We extend our gratitude especially to parents, fellow students, and guests.

t h e m A C e

The mace is a traditional symbol used to communicate and designate authority. The Southern Adventist University mace was crafted in 1986 by John Durichek, a Southern alum. Southern’s mace represents its heritage and raison d’être (reason for existence). The base is of pine from Jones Hall, built in 1917 and razed in 1985. The main staff is of walnut. The seven rings represent completeness. The four-sided ebony segment is seen as Southern’s underlying educational philosophy—balanced mental, spiritual, physical, and social development for each student. The brass flames represent the Holy Spirit. Bearing the mace is the grand marshal, Lorrain Ball, chair of the University Senate and professor in the School of Journalism and Commu-nication. Her regalia is evergreen, the university’s traditional color.

A L u m n i h o m e C o m i n g W e e k e n d

October 27-30, 2016

Featured Honor Classes: 1936, 1946, 1956, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2006Theme: Celebrating 100 Years in Collegedale - 1916-2016

Highlights: 60th Anniversary Celebration for the School of Nursing Reunion for former Student Services staff/Residence Hall deans/Residence Assistants Town Hall Meeting with the New President Southern Shuffle Beyond the Columns Networking Supper Antique/Classic Car Show

More information for these and other scheduled activities is available online at southern.edu/alumni.

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