commencement 2017 · burlington, wa priscilla r. orr sedro woolley, wa richard scott rumley ii oak...

Whidbey island CampusFriday, June 16, 6:30 p.m. • Oak Harbor, Washington

COMMENCEMENT 2017

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2 • Skagit Valley College Commencement 2017 •

program

Whidbey Island Campus

Prelude & Processional Bellingham Bag Pipe Band

National AnthemOak Harbor High School Band

Brandon Nelson, Director

Welcome & Opening Remarks Dr. Thomas Keegan

President, Skagit Valley College

Campus AwardsSamantha Parks

President, Associated Students of Skagit Valley College

Presentation of the Class of 2017Dr. Laura Cailloux

Vice President, Whidbey Island Campus, South Whidbey, San Juan, and Anacortes Centers

Conferring Degrees & Certificates Kathryn Bennett

Chair, Board of Trustees

Graduates Announced ByGail Davern

Facutly, English

Dr. Christina PflugfelderDepartment Chair, Science

Recognition of the Class of 2017 Delaney Armstrong

2017 Yates Award Winner

Closing Remarks Dr. Laura Cailloux

Recessional Bellingham Bag Pipe Band

Oak Harbor High School Band

Board of TrusteesKathryn Bennett, Chair • Megan Scott O’Bryan, Vice Chair • Lindsay Fiker • Christon Skinner • John Stephens

Skagit Valley College President• Dr. Thomas Keegan •

Please stand for the Processional and Recessional. Immediately following the ceremony, there will be a reception for

graduates, families, and guests in the Field House.

3• Skagit Valley College Commencement 2017 •

Associate in ArtsDirect Transfer Agreement

* Erin Rebecca AbelOak Harbor, WA

* Camden R. AndersonOak Harbor, WA

Janna-Mae D. AngelOak Harbor, WA

++ + ** Bailey M. ArmosLangley, WA

Brandon M. BaileyOak Harbor, WA

Robert A. BaileyOak Harbor, WA

+ ** Makayle K. BalasaOak Harbor, WA

Mariah Katherine Bolander-Marvidikis

Oak Harbor, WA

Benjamen P. BozemanOak Harbor, WA

Bonnie E. BozemanOak Harbor, WA

Breanna M. BranamOak Harbor, WA

Gabriel M. BrownOak Harbor, WA

Jane Marie Aimee BurayagLos Angeles, CA

Patricia Ann BurnsideOak Harbor, WA

Jared W. ChapmanOak Harbor, WA

MaKayla India ClavetteOak Harbor, WA

Christianna Lea ClintonOak Harbor, WA

+ Justin M. ColónOak Harbor, WA

Nickolas D. CrownoverCoupeville, WA

Kaylisha H. CrumptonOak Harbor, WA

* Rachel A. DickersonOak Harbor, WA

Nicole Y. DomengetOak Harbor, WA

* ** Katy N. EdwardsOak Harbor, WA

Gema L. EscobarOak Harbor, WA

Awards for Academic Achievement

++ President’s MedalGrade point average of 3.90 to 4.00, all A’s or A-’s, with no transfer

credits below A- used for degree. Graduates wear the President’s Medal,

presented to them at the Whidbey Island Campus

Honors Reception, June 2, 2017.

+ High HonorsGrade point average of 3.80 to 4.00. Graduates

wear a gold cord.

* HonorsGrade point average of 3.50 to 3.79. Graduates

wear a white cord.

** Phi Theta KappaNational honor society requiring grade point

average of 3.5 plus evidence of service to

community or institution. Graduates wear a gold

stole and tassel.

++ + ** Steven D. Fernandez

Oak Harbor, WASeth Page Fitzgerald

Oak Harbor, WAChristina H. Fortune

Oak Harbor, WAValerie M. Fundling

Oak Harbor, WAMary R. Gadsden

Oak Harbor, WA* Mia J. Gehrmann

Oak Harbor, WA** Hannah C. Gluth

Oak Harbor, WALacey C. Greene

Langley, WACarlos Jose Gueits

Oak Harbor, WACeleste M. Hall

Oak Harbor, WAAlexander K. Hartley

Oak Harbor, WAElisabeth Jordan

HeddermanOak Harbor, WA

* ** Katiemay F. HedgesFruita, CO

Thorin David HelmersenFreeland, WA

* Sandra R. HinesOak Harbor, WA

++ + Ezekiel T. HockingOak Harbor, WA

Jennifer M. HockingOak Harbor, WA

* Alexandra Grace HoffOak Harbor, WA

Rebekah E. HubbardOak Harbor, WA

Shane P. HuntOak Harbor, WA

+ ** Joshua Byron JansenOak Harbor, WA

Azia N. JohnsonOak Harbor, WA

* Robert D. JohnsonOak Harbor, WA

McKinley K. KelloggOak Harbor, WA

* ** Heather Lyn LadererCoupeville, WA

* ** Shanna M. LambOak Harbor, WA

+ ** Christopher Alexis Leyva VeraCoupeville, WA

+ Kathy M. LinkClinton, WA

Braxton D. LopezOak Harbor, WA

Katherine Irene LovellCoupeville, WA

+ ** Rebecca L. LuxmoreOak Harbor, WA

Holly E. MathusekCoupeville, WA

+ Darrien L. MaxwellOak Harbor, WA

* Mariah R. MellowOak Harbor, WA

+ Natalie M. MerrillOak Harbor, WA

Denise M. MillerOak Harbor, WA

Melissa A. MullinsOak Harbor, WA

Annie Ray MutschlerLangley, WA

James W. MyersCoupeville, WA

Beth Heta NdugoOak Harbor, WA

++ + Charles M. NevinLangley, WA

Laura I. NordquistOak Harbor, WA

Sean M. NortonGreenbank, WA

Shawn P. OconnorOak Harbor, WA

+ Rachel A. OswaltOak Harbor, WA

* ** Alexxis Renee OttoOak Harbor, WA

* ** Rachel J. OttoFreeland, WA

Jeremiah Justis-Ray PaceCoupeville, WA

* Noel A. PangilinanOak Harbor, WA

Wayne PapalskiOak Harbor, WA

+ ** Haley E. PeddieOak Harbor, WA

Abel Perez RodriguezMurrieta, CA

2016 -17 Graduates • Whidbey Island Campus


Associate in ArtsDirect Transfer Agreement

Tristen PohlmanOak Harbor, WA

Victoria A. QuisenberryOak Harbor , WA

Arturo Rivera Quizmundo, Jr.

Oak Harbor, WA

Teresa A. RinconLos Angeles, CA

Emily M. RoseCoupeville, WA

Stephen A. SchmidtOak Harbor, WA

** Leonna M. SchopenOak Harbor, WA

* Jordan M. ShelleyGreenbank, WA

** Amanda SimpsonOak Harbor, WA

Helen V. SmithOak Harbor, WA

Sydney C. StevensonOak Harbor, WA

Whitney R. SzypulaOak Harbor, WA

Ethan M. TerceroOak Harbor, WA

Steven C. TimmOak Harbor, WA

+ Trevon V. TorresOak Harbor, WA

* ** Rachel D. TurnerMount Vernon, WA

Shalana Rose Vanderlinden

Oak Harbor, WA

Christine J. ViloriaOak Harbor, WA

Elizabeth S. WalkerOak Harbor, WA

+ Jourdan I. WallaceOak Harbor, WA

Angeline M. WashburnUpper Marlboro, MD

Joseph L. WedekindCoupeville, WA

* ** Sydney M. WhiteOak Harbor, WA

Anna B. WhitefootOak Harbor, WA

Allison E. WinchOak Harbor, WA

Associate in ArtsGeneral Studies

++ + ** Delaney R. Armstrong

Oak Harbor, WA

Donita Shannon AshleyKennewick, WA

* Samuel G. BarrettLangley, WA

Brittnie N. CarrilloOak Harbor, WA

Lillian G. HannaArlington, WA

Twanisha R. HudsonOak Harbor, WA

Hannah D. MackLangley, WA

Brett R. MikotaChannahon, IL

Dana M. PrestonOak Harbor, WA

Savannah K. TaylorClinton, WA

Britney L. ThayerOak Harbor, WA

William Anthony ThayerOak Harbor, WA

Rachel Ann WarnerOak Harbor, WA

Paula M. WilliamsOak Harbor, WA

Associate in Biology Anthony A. Alexander

Oak Harbor, WA

Katherine Irene LovellCoupeville, WA

Annie Ray MutschlerLangley, WA

Shelby N. NellCoupeville, WA

Associate in Business* Rolanda S. Basham

Oak Harbor, WA


Vance Ikaika FreitasOak Harbor, WA

Kevin Thomas GagenOak Harbor, WA

Lacey C. GreeneLangley, WA

++ + Julie J. KangleonOak Harbor, WA

Holly M. TaylorOak Harbor, WA

Associate in Pre-Nursing


Kimberly CatabayOak Harbor, WA

+ ** Phillip R. De CarloLa Conner, WA

McKenzie Marie DeMarshOak Harbor, WA

Gema L. EscobarOak Harbor, WA

+ ** Mayuko K. JordanOak Harbor, WA

* Rachel R. KlaftClinton, WA

* Cassandra Lee PowellOak Harbor, WA

Taylor K. QuickOak Harbor, WA

* Jenelle S. RosarioOak Harbor, WA

Daranee SornthomOak Harbor, WA

Associate in ScienceComputer Science

Homero GarzaOak Harbor, WA

+ Justin R. ReevesOak Harbor, WA

David H. Smith IVOak Harbor, WA

Associate in ScienceGeology

Jeffrey R. WerringPanama City, FL

Associate in SciencePhysics/Engineering

Preston M. LachowiczOak Harbor, WA

John C. McclarinCoupeville, WA

Wyatt S. PauleyOak Harbor, WA

++ + Laura R. RosenOak Harbor, WA


Gerrit Danger TePaskeOak Harbor, WA

Associate in Applied Science Transfer

in Environmental Conservation -

Aquatic Terrestrial

Michael Paul AndersonOak Harbor, WA

Associate in Technical Arts

Banking & Financial Services

+ Sonja D. LanphierOak Harbor, WA

Business ManagementTabetha C. Darrow

Oak Harbor, WA

++ + ** Michelle Lynn O'Kelley-Powers

Oak Harbor, WA

+ Crystal A. RippeyOak Harbor, WA

* Jon S. VogelBurlington, WA

Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management

Culinary EmphasisMichael R. Fruik

Coupeville, WA

Early Childhood Education

Sarah Ann KingOak Harbor, WA

Marine Maintenance Technology

+ Matthew C. EverettAnacortes, WA

Delcene M. GilbertConcrete, WA

+ Kody RobinsonSedro-Woolley, WA

* ** Neal J. WardOak Harbor, WA

Medical Assistant* Araceli Bautista

AguilarBurien, WA

Multimedia & Interactive Technology

Web Designer+ ** Vanessa R. Link

Clinton, WA

* Aaron L. MorgensternCoupeville, WA

Isaiah J. WesterfieldCoupeville, WA

Nursing Priscilla Nyarko Asare

Shoreline, WA

* ** Beverly Shane Fortenberry Desautel

Arlington, WA

* Monique M. McFarlandOak Harbor, WA

Melissa J. OwenBurlington, WA


Office Administration

& Accounting Technologies

Accounting ParaprofessionalLorena P. Calderon

Oak Harbor, WA

Varronica HendricksenOak Harbor, WA

Administrative Assistant+ Jesus A. Bautista

Oak Harbor, WA

Bridget Rene ThayerOak Harbor, WA

Welding Technology+ Cory W. Michaud

Anacortes, WA

CertificatesBusiness

ManagementBusiness Communications

Lorena P. CalderonOak Harbor, WA


Criminal JusticeCommunity PolicingKelly J. Barstow

Oak Harbor, WA

CorrectionsKelly J. Barstow

Oak Harbor, WA

Parks Law Enforcement Academy

Kelly J. BarstowOak Harbor, WA

+ Jake D. GrevéClinton, WA

Dental AssistingDental Foundations

Rebekah E. HubbardOak Harbor, WA

Early Childhood Education

State Initial CertificateLilah L. Johnston

Oak Harbor, WA

Jeri Lynn TaylorOak Harbor, WA

Paydon D. TraskOak Harbor, WA

State Short Specialization General

Lilah L. JohnstonOak Harbor, WA

+ Bennett D. RichterOak Harbor, WA

Paydon D. TraskOak Harbor, WA

Environmental Sustainable Agriculture

Small Farm & Agricultural Systems

Kathryn M. Van WijkClinton, WA

Health & Fitness Technician

Dillon A. ArmstrongOak Harbor, WA

Marine Maintenance Technology

* Jonathan Christopher Young

Coupeville, WA

Multimedia & Interactive Technology

Adobe* Ruby Ho

Oak Harbor, WA

Office Administration

& Accounting Technologies

BookkeepingLorena P. Calderon

Oak Harbor, WA

Business Software ApplicationsLorena P. Calderon

Oak Harbor, WABridget Rene Thayer

Oak Harbor, WA

General Office SupportBridget Rene Thayer

Oak Harbor, WA

Microcomputer AccountingLorena P. Calderon

Oak Harbor, WA

Office and Administrative Support


Payroll AccountingLorena P. Calderon

Oak Harbor, WA


Word ProcessingTracy K. Hawkins

Oak Harbor, WA


Practical Nursing* Barira Abubakar

Oak Harbor, WA

Olubukola Y. AkomolafeOak Harbor, WA

Juliana A. AsareLynnwood, WA

Priscilla Nyarko AsareShoreline, WA

+ Michelle K. BookerOak Harbor, WA

* Deanne M. CarpenettiCamano Island, WA

Gina M. Coffman PrestonOak Harbor, WA

Christopher J. CravyAnacortes, WA

Crystal L. CullenOak Harbor, WA

Brionne' K.C. DeRoseOak Harbor, WA

Thelma I. EkpenOak Harbor, WA

Virginia B. ElamAnacortes, WA

Timothy A. EllisOak Harbor, WA

Kerilyn M. FikeAnacortes, WA

Marina V. FisenkoMaple Falls, WA

* ** Jessica Lynn HansenOak Harbor, WA

Joanna Corrie J. KangleonOak Harbor, WA

Christina L. MaestasSedro Woolley, WA

Kristina P. MillsOak Harbor, WA

Metikie B. MucheBurlington, WA

Priscilla R. OrrSedro Woolley, WA

Richard Scott Rumley IIOak Harbor, WA

* Hannah R. SmithBay Center, WA

Jennifer TiznadoMount Vernon, WA

High School Diploma

Jared W. ChapmanOak Harbor, WA

Hannah D. MackLangley, WA

** Rachel J. OttoFreeland, WA

Wyatt S. PauleyOak Harbor, WA

Jordan M. ShelleyGreenbank, WA


Savannah K. TaylorClinton, WA

Jourdan I. WallaceOak Harbor, WA

HSC 21+ High School Diploma

Lisa BassOak Harbor, WA

Loida B. BensonOak Harbor, WA

Amy E. ButlerOak Harbor, WA

Krishelle DonaldsonOak Harbor, WA

Lee A. KoetjeOak Harbor, WA

Tricia V. RaposaOak Harbor, WA

Rosette F. SelmanFreeland, WA

Vanessa L. VasquezOak Harbor, WA


awards of honor & achievement

Whidbey Island Campus

Departmental Awards –Whidbey Island CampusPresented to the outstanding student from each of the college departments. Faculty and staff members from the departments nominate and select the recipient of the departmental award during the spring of each year. The basis for student selection is outstanding course work, intellectual pursuit and extra effort in that department.

Basic Education for AdultsLoida Benson

Computer Information SystemsClifford Abraham

EnglishRiley Grace Borden

LibraryRebecca Luxmore

Marine Technology Matt Everett

Mathematics Scott Ruzinok

NursingBarira AbubakarMichelle BookerDanica MorovicHannah Smith

Physical EducationMarinna Bruland

Science Sydney McCabe

Social Science Mayuko Jordan

Student Life Zac Norman

Samantha Parks

Student Services Holly Taylor

South Whidbey Center Awards

South Whidbey Community Service Award

Rachel “Rosie” Otto

South Whidbey Academic Excellence Award

Charles M. Nevin

President’s MedalsAwarded to graduating sophomores who maintain 3.90 to 4.00 GPA as of winter quarter with no I or Z grades in course work over the 100 series. Credits received only within the last five years will be considered. Grades from transfer credits used to meet degree requirements must be in the range A+ to A-. The student must have attended SVC for at least three quarters with no more than two P grades.

Bailey ArmosDelaney Armstrong

Steven FernandezEzekiel HockingJulie KangleonCharles Nevin

Michelle O’Kelley-PowersLaura Rosen

Carol Huber AwardAwarded to a South Whidbey Center student who has shown academic schol-arship and exceptional achievement.

Emily Calhoun

Yates AwardEach year the faculty, staff and students select a Whidbey student, usually a graduating sophomore, who has shown outstanding leadership, community service and academic achievement.

NomineesDelaney Armstrong

Rebecca LuxmoreRachel Otto

2017 Yates Award WinnerDelaney Armstrong

• Skagit Valley College Commencement 2017 •

Mount Vernon Campus | 2405 East College Way | Mount Vernon, WA 98273Whidbey Island Campus | 1900 SE Pioneer Way | Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Have you ever wondered what the meaning is of the various types of robes and hoods worn by participants in a commencement ceremony? The history of academic dress reaches far back into the early days of the oldest universities. It appears that academic clothing was first introduced and worn at Cambridge and Oxford

Universities in England in the 13th Century. The European custom was carried to America, but prior to 1895, the institutions in this country did not follow any particular style of costume. In that year, an academic code of dress was adopted and the standards accepted by most of the colleges and universities in the United States. Today, the black robe, hood, and cap are generally worn.

Arts & Letters .......................................................WhiteArchitecture ........................................................ BrownBusiness................................................................. DrabDentistry ................................................................LilacEconomics ..........................................................CopperEngineering ........................................................OrangeFine Arts .............................................................. BrownFisheries ................................................. Golden YellowForestry ............................................................... RussetLaw ......................................................................PurpleLibrary Science ...................................................Lemon

Medicine ..............................................................GreenMusic ...................................................................... PinkNursing ...............................................................ApricotPedagogy (Education) ............................................ BluePharmacy .............................................................. OlivePhilosophy .............................................................. BluePhysical Education ......................................Sage GreenScience .................................................... Golden YellowSocial Work ......................................................... CitronTheology ..............................................................Scarlet

academic dress

We are proud of the fine work you have accomplished at Skagit Valley College. We wish you the very best as you begin your journey into a successful future of learning, working and contributing to a better world. You are now an alum of Skagit Valley College and join those who have attended SVC throughout the past 90 years. Stay connected as an SVC alum by visiting www.skagit.edu/foundation. Again, congratulations on your accomplishment and best wishes for the future.

The Board of Governors Skagit Valley College Foundation

Congratulations 2017 Graduates!

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Skagit Valley College provides a drug free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age in its programs and employment.

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