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SUCCESS IS...making it to graduation Speaker to tell graduates: make the most of your life By JALYNN VINSON Ranger Reporter
When the Spring 2017 commencement speaker, Mugisha Aime, walks up to the podium on May 12, it will mark the end of a journey that began in a refugee camp in Tanzania, Africa. Aime, an engineering major, was born in Rwanda, Africa; but his family fled as violence, disease, starvation and government corruption ravaged their home during Africa’s civil wars. Aime’s family found refuge in Tanzani, where living in the camp brought many hardships. For Aime, the greatest challenge was not being able to go to school.
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“Getting an education is important to us, but during the time we were in Tanzania, it was not easy to obtain,” he said. “With the war, we were deprived of the opportunity. Even if we could go to school, we could not afford it because of the expense. This made it seem as if getting an education was impossible.”
College adopts flexible new slogan focused on success By CRISTINA GOMEZ Ranger Reporter
Amarillo College has a new slogan replacing “Start here, go anywhere,” with “Success is...” The idea has been in development since January. It is now being incorporated on every AC campus. Recently, signs have started popping up bearing the phrase, “Success is summer at AC,” emphasizing upcoming summer classes. Kevin Ball, Panhandle PBS general manager, helped develop the new slogan. “We began by paying attention to the mission of the college, which is a 70 percent completion rate by 2020, and then boiling it down to something more personal.” “We’re hoping that everyone understands that they have to make up their minds about what success is to them. Everyone wants to aspire to success. It’s fundamentally about helping students in any way we can. Our main goal is to get students to be
successful,” Ball said. The simple slogan can adapt to a wide variety of needs and situations, which is something Yessenia Gomez, a pre-nursing student, said she likes. “I love how personal and inclusive it is. It really can be individualized to every student, which I think goes great with the broad spectrum of students AC houses,” Gomez said. Students and staff can expect to see the new slogan used in a wide variety of settings. “We’re going to take that to many different places. It’s going to really be incorporated in everything that you see. Doesn’t have to be too lofty. Success is finishing a class, finding a good parking spot, winning an award. Virtually anything you need it to be,” Ball said. AC officials plan to keep the new motto at least until the year 2020. “We’re anticipating three years but it will morph along with the school,” Ball said.
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Aime said he cherished every opportunity to attend classes. “My parents managed with what little finances they had to send me to school for a short amount of time. During that time I learned a little bit of English; however, due to the expense and the war, my education was cut short.” Aime’s family immigrated to America in 2010 when he was 13. After graduating from high school, he came to AC in the summer of 2015. Aime said he quickly became accustomed to homework and assignments, but unlike in high school where he concentrated only on studying, he also became involved in college activities. That’s where his life changed.
While at AC, Aime has been a Blue Blazer; a math tutor and a member of Student Government, Mu Alpha Theta, the engineering club, ACES, Kappa Chi, the physics club and Phi Theta Kappa. He was also nominated to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for 2016-2017. He said he has found himself being the most involved student, which has paved the way for many opportunities. Being involved in AC activities and organizations has helped him grow as a person, Aime said. Reem Witherspoon; a math, sciences and engineering instructor; has watched Aime in action in the Math
Outreach Center. “I have had the opportunity to work with Mugisha very closely and observe his interaction with students and other tutors. His peers find him enthusiastic, very inspiring and motivating. Students described him as knowledgeable, caring and very encouraging. Witherspoon described Aime as a role model and an inspiration to his friends and siblings. “Despite all the obstacles, Mugisha managed to graduate top 10 percent from Pala Duro high school. His commitment and determination to a better future made success his only option.”
campus so they don’t have to drive across town just to get a coffee fix. “I think it benefits them in a better way, because most students end up going off campus to get coffee or they’ll drive a mile or so to go get coffee,” Isaac Ortega, a recording arts major, said. “With it being closer, it will probably be easier for them to get their type of coffee in the morning.” When Palace moves into the Badger Den, students
will notice another change. The vending machines in the Badger Den will be moved to new locations across campus, which will be determined by the vending machine company, Steve Smith, the vice president of academic affairs, said. “Having a competing company in our space wouldn’t be acceptable in or agreement. They will be moved outside of the Badger Den.” Amarillo College’s Palace location will be open when students return for the fall
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Palace coffee soon to brew By LIZ MOORE & RYAN COTTEN Ranger Reporters
In just a few short months, Amarillo College will have its very own coffee shop in the Badger Den on the Washington Street campus. Patrick Burns, owner of Palace Coffee, said he’s excited to bring the Palace atmosphere to AC with construction starting this summer. The AC Palace will provide students with an opportunity to caffeinate during those long study sessions and provide a comfortable studying atmosphere. Burns said has put everything into this coffee shop, focusing on bringing a “wonderful coffee experience” to the Amarillo area. “We believe in what Amarillo College is doing,” Burns said. “We think that they have a fantastic vision for the community, a great vision for the students and we want to go in there and help with that.” Students said they’re excited to have a coffee shop on
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Don’t blow off local elections EDITORIAL
On May 6, 2017, the Amarillo community will line up at the polls to cast ballots for Amarillo College’s board of regents and for Amarillo’s next mayor. We, The Ranger, are here to urge you to be among those in line to vote. Many students are likely to blow off local elections, figuring they will not have a significant impact; however, the AC board of regents has the power to levy taxes; employ AC’s president deans and administrative officers; supervise educational programs; approve college spending and set the budget for the next fiscal year. The mayor is the chief executive officer of the city and oversees financial decisions and planning. The mayor has authority over city council meetings and votes as a council member. In other words, these elections for three new regents and the mayor are far from insignificant. Local elections directly
impact the community, despite national elections hoarding all of the attention, but year after year, fewer voters show up to participate. We can only ascertain that this is a sign individuals do not realize the vital importance of voting in local elections. Those elected locally have control over spending, taxes, public education, public safety, roads, public information and licenses. Furthermore, the AC regents set tuition and fee rates, approve building projects, choose the college’s leaders and more. If you are an AC student or staff member (and chances are that you are since you’re reading The Ranger), the outcome of this election will directly impact you. We urge you to educate yourself on the candidates so you will be ready to vote because this election matters. So listen up you votingeligible individuals, now is the time to change the statistics. Do not be the
reason the percentage of people who do not vote locally increases annually. Do not sit around and complain and whine about things in your community that displease you. Make your voice heard. Get off your couch, stop your
This past year has seen me through a lot of trials and tribulations, but through everything, this newspaper has been a constant. I originally registered at Amarillo College as a radiology major, and when I decided it wasn’t for me, I decided to go into the mass media program. One of the first classes I registered for was media writing. I had taken a similar class in the past and despised it, so when the semester started I was not looking forward to it. Turns out I had nothing to worry about! That class kickstarted a whole new career path I had never even considered.
When Jill Gibson and Maddisun Fowler approached me about taking a page editor position on the paper last semester, I never thought I’d be where I am now. This paper became one of my favorite things about school, and when the going got tough, I went to the paper. It always seemed like hard times lined up with paper weeks. When my boyfriend and I broke up, I had a paper to do. When I lost a friend, I had a paper to do. It’s as though life knew that I had something going on and threw me a bone. I had something to look forward to when things were crashing around me, and
something to take my mind off of everything. This semester I was lucky enough to be able to use more graphic elements on my pages, and it became something I could do when I was stressed or worried or sad. Throughout all of these hard times I’ve had, this staff has always been there. My friends on the staff didn’t hesitate to take some of the load off my back when I lost a friend the same week the paper came out. They never once let me think I had to do more than I could. Jenna, Claire, Maddisun and Jill, you four have been my rocks this semester and you four have encouraged
As an 18-year-old straight out of high school, community college is not what most graduates have in mind. The idea of moving away from home and experiencing university life seems much more appealing than living at home and attending community college. I, however, cannot even begin to express how grateful I am that I attended Amarillo College instead of moving away. I am incredibly thankful for the opportunities AC has given me and know that without it I would not be where I am now. AC has provided my
siblings and me with a financially feasible way to begin our higher education. The AC environment nurtures students and gives them many opportunities to be involved in various activities that would not be available elsewhere. When I began my college education, I was unsure about my major, but I found my path through my involvement in AC Student Media, where I took advantage of opportunities that most college students don’t have until they are juniors or seniors. I began as a reporter and page editor for The Ranger,
I have been able to compete in the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association contest twice and attend workshops and conferences that furthered my knowledge of page editing and reporting. I have had the opportunity to create, to learn and to further my education in vast ways, while having the comfort of home and my By JENNA GIBSON wonderful dogs and family Ranger Reporter close by. and then moved into the As I have continued to positions of Ranger content develop my knowledge and design manager and the of journalism and design editor of The Current this over the past two years, I spring. have discovered where I Through Student Media, am supposed to be in life.
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whining and get to the polls. You have no right to fret over everything you find unsatisfactory at AC and in the community if you do not vote. You have two days to get educated about your candidates and The Ranger
can help. Check out pages four and five to learn more about the candidates and get ready to make a difference in your college and your community. So what are you waiting for? Get educated and get to voting. Your voice matters. Let it be heard.
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me to believe I can do whatever I set my mind to, and I can only hope I was as good to you guys as you were to me. I feel like I’m writing an awards speech. I’d like to thank my parents, who I
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know will see this because they’ll insist on a copy of this paper. They never made me feel bad for starting over on my college journey. I know their support and pride never once wavered and that they have been my solid ground for the last 23 years of my life. Amarillo College has been a huge part of my life, and I will never once look back on this era of my life with anything but pride and happiness. And so to end this sappy letter, I’d like to end with a short sentence, which I hope encapsulates my humor and personality. We out.
If I had not started here I would not have discovered my passion. Thanks to AC, I can now say that I will be pursing a degree in graphic design with a minor in marketing at Texas Woman’s University in the fall. I am endlessly grateful for the opportunities I have received and the people I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with. May AC continue to provide future generations with the same opportunities that I have had. With gratitude, Jenna Gibson
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August opening planned for new day care center hours starting at 6 in the morning and we can extend the day until 8 at night.” Munger said the center will Renovation of the new Amarillo College Medi Park offer unique opportunities to campus is underway, and the the young children who attend. “We will have a curriculum child development center will open as planned, Mary Clare that includes all the concept Munger, education department areas important for little ones. We’ll have a lot of outdoor play. chair, said. “We are taking names al- We’re going to be very close to ready,” Munger said. “We want the Discovery Center, and the everybody who’s interested to let playground and the botanical us know. We will put together a garden are right there,” Munger program for 75 children starting said. “We are going to garden – we’re going to be able to create a August 1.” Munger said the remodel garden area where the children of the Hagy Center for Young can plant and harvest. This locaChildren has taken more time tion is really going to add to our than originally anticipated, but curriculum and be a wonderful it should not affect the center’s resource for the children.” Munger also plans to offer grand opening date. “We’re working on the re- support for parents and families model, and as soon as that’s using the center. “It’s hard to ready for occupancy we’ll do our go to school and be a parent,” very best to accommodate ev- Munger said. “You need a lot of support when you have erybody,” Munger said. The new center will provide that responsibility of helping an opportunity for AC early another human being come into education students to complete this world. We plan to have a practicums in working with monthly opportunity to talk young children, as well as pro- with our families about the hard vide care for children whose job of parenting, and help them parents are working on clinical get in touch with people in our area who want to support strong rotations in nearby hospitals. “One unique thing about families.” For registration information, this program is extended hours,” Munger said. “We have early call (806) 379-2704. By JULIE RAMBIN Ranger Reporter
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Vice President of Student Affairs Robert Austin said choosing the graduation speaker is a complex process, but he said he feels confident that he made the right choice. “It’s always a hard choice when it comes down to making the final decision for our speaker each year, but once I sat down and met with Mugisha, I knew that his aweinspiring story had to be told and I have great faith in him that he’s going to do such a good job with his speech this year,” Austin said. Aime said his advice to his fellow classmates and
others attending graduation is to remember that they are writing a book every single day. He urges students to take advantage of every opportunity because that is what he has done ever since he came to America. Aime did not speak English but that did not stop him. He took every opportunity Amarillo College offered to get involved with student clubs and organizations because he knew that he needed to fill his book with good memories, not regrets. Aime will be attending Texas Tech next fall, majoring in mechanical engineering.
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Feeling stressed? Tips to keep anxiety at bay By JULIE RAMBIN Ranger Reporter
Finals week brings along with it stress and anxiety for many Amarillo College students. Long study sessions, over-reliance on caffeine and a lack of sleep can exacerbate these symptoms. Some stress is natural when faced with a significant event, but it’s important to recognize the signs that your stress is getting out of control and take steps to reduce it. AC nursing instructor Debby Hall is accustomed to students dealing with stress and anxiety. “Nursing school is very rigorous, very challenging,” Hall said. “They get so stressed that when they sit down to take the exam they can’t even think straight.” It’s important to learn how to reduce your stress – life will always have some stress associated with it, whether in school, work or family life. “We know that chronic stress increases anxiety and depression,” Hall said. Hall brings her therapy dog, Thumper, to her nursing students on testing days. “They love him, and it really does help reduce stress,” Hall said. If you don’t have access to a therapy dog, there are other ways to reduce stress. Hall recommended a number of tips for students to decrease their stress. “Don’t study all night before a test,” Hall said. “If you’re tired, you’re just not as sharp: your reflexes are slower and your brain’s reflexes are slower too. The truth of the matter is that you need to have a good night’s sleep.” Many students will drink coffee or energy drinks to stay awake and alert. Typically these drinks will contain high levels of caffeine, which can make you more jittery than usual. “Don’t drink a lot of caffeine or sugar and think that’s what makes you better,
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AC nursing instructor Debby Hall’s therapy dog, Thumper, poses with a group of AC nursing students.
because usually it makes your may need to get some help,” mind wander,” Hall said. Caf- Hall said. Students can find help feine, especially in high doses, can also cause problems for for stress, anxiety and other people on certain medications mental health or with health conditions like problems heart disease or hypertension, so it’s important to limit consumption. Another mistake some students make is to plan overly long study sessions without taking regular breaks. “You know how • take a break you have to reboot your computer • exercise every now and • smile and laugh then? Your brain’s the same way,” • get social support Hall said. “Take a • meditate 15-minute break for every hour you For more tips, go to the study, and take a American Psychological longer break every Association website, couple of hours.” apa.org/helpcenter/ Despite these tips, some students may experimanage-stress.aspx ence stress that causes sympIn an emergency, toms needing treatment by dial 911. a mental health professional. Signs that a student may need f r o m help with anxiety or other is- the AC Counselsues include “if their anxiety ing Center on the Washingis so overwhelming that they ton Street campus. Visit the have a difficult time function- American Psychological Asing, if they’re feeling really sociation website, www.apa. emotional and crying a lot or org/helpcenter for more inforreally mad and yelling at peo- mation on dealing with stress, ple, if they’re having trouble anxiety and other mental sleeping – then the student health issues.
5 tips to manage your stress
Feeling anxious, stressed, or depressed? Overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn? Free, confidential counseling is available through the AC Counseling Center. Call (806) 371-5191 to schedule your first appointment.
ID card scanners to return this summer AC slogan: Success is By LOURDES DE AVILA Ranger Reporter
This semester, Amarillo College officials turned off the new scanner attendance system in order to conduct additional faculty training. The system will relaunch when summer classes begin. The scanners were designed to track students’ missed classes, but they were shut down during the spring semester because of a conflict with notifications via email. Students who attended their classes were receiving notifications in the same manner as the students who didn’t attend. “More than 300 students received emails,” Dr. William Netherton, an English professor, said. Netherton explained some
of his own students would go to class early to study and accidentally scan in for the previous class and not for their own class. “It’s not that the scanners didn’t work, it’s just that they weren’t using them right,” Netherton said. AC officials said they have made changes and held training to eliminate these problems. “We’ve done some workshops with our faculty and staff,” said Ernesto Olmos, the director of advising. “We’ve decided to focus on classes students typically take within their first semester.” Due to this training, Olmos said he anticipates far fewer issues when the system is relaunched. The scanners were first implemented in fall semester 2016. Students were to scan in within a window of 15 minutes before class started up to 30
minutes before the class ended. After two times that a student’s scan didn’t go through, an alert would go out to advisers. Many students and faculty did not realize the system was turned off until several weeks into spring semester, and, although the scanners are off, many students have continued scanning their cards. Many faculty members have refrained from correcting scanning students because soon the system will be rebooted. Also, professors said since the scanners are a recent addition, it has taken some students a while to develop the habit of scanning and they don’t want to start over from scratch. Officials said the scanner system is meant not as an attendance keeper but as a way to help students not attending class for outside reasons. The
system was intended to serve as an automated and easier way to message students instead of the faculty having to do it manually. Missing classes can spiral into an issue for students resulting in them dropping out altogether, said Olmos. Missing classes will affect grades and cause students to get behind on school work. When the system goes back into operation at the beginning of the summer session, a notification will alert students and provide instructions. Students will be able use the Ellucian app on their phones to sign in. “The main goal is to help everyone, primarily students,” Olmos said. “We hope that they can come back in, come to class and be successful.”
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Monica Chica, a preoccupational therapy major, said she is pleased with the new slogan. “I like that it’s open-ended,” she said. “It’s a big change.” Gomez agreed, noting that the new slogan sends a positive message. “I do hope this helps students feel more motivated,” she said. Ball said he hopes the new motto will help the college meet its 70 percent completion mission, since the slogan points out how many paths to success are offered at AC. “Success is universal and aspirational. Everyone wants to aspire to success. I believe that is a powerful message that can help students today,” Ball said.
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Meet the Regents
Candidates Michelle Fortunato
Michele Fortunato is an attorney in the law firm Brown & Fortunato, P.C. Her law practice includes corporate, real estate and business law and is primarily focused on business transactions. Her involvement in the Amarillo community has included service on the boards of several non-profit organiza-
tions. She is a member of the 2005 United Way Campaign Cabinet and vice president of the Amarillo Bar Association. She is a graduate of Leadership Amarillo and has served on the board of directors of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, the Amarillo Parks and Recreation Commission, Family Support Services and the
Opportunity School. She has been active in the Plemons-Eakle Neighborhood Association as well as the United Way Citizens Budget Committee, and volunteered as an Amarillo Women’s Network mentor. She is a former director and served as newsletter editor for the Amarillo Bar Association.
Michele is currently a member of the Texas Association of Bank Counsel, Amarillo Professional Mortgage Women and Center City BPW. Fortunato was elected to the Amarillo College Board of Regents in May, 2004. Her present term will expire in 2016.
Jay Barrett is principal at both Amarillo Area Center for Advanced Learning (AACAL) and Amarillo Online School—positions within the Amarillo Independent School District (AISD) he has held since 2008. He was appointed on June 15, 2015 to fill an unexpired
two-year term on the AC Board of Regents, a term of service extending through April of 2017. An administrator within AISD since 1991, Barrett has previously served as principal at Travis Middle School and Forest Hill Elementary School. He has worked admin-
istratively at both Palo Duro and Tascosa high schools. Barrett is no stranger to public service. He presently is serving his second year as president of the Harrington Regional Medical Center board of directors, and is a campaign cabinet member for United Way of Amarillo and
Canyon. He also serves on the board for Boy Scouts of America’s Golden Eagle Council. Formerly head tennis coach at Pampa High School (19851991), Barrett remains a member of the United States Tennis Association.
Paul Harpole was elected. She graduated from Amarillo High School in 1976 and has taken classes at Amarillo College as recently as 2010, although her degrees come from University of the Rockies (a master’s in psychology), Wayland Baptist University (a bachelor’s
in business management) and Texas State Technical College (an associate in diesel technology). She formerly served on a number of local boards including a stint as president of the Panhandle Water Utilities Association, and she founded
the Amarillo Area Transgender Support Group. Dunn was also a former partner at Douglas Truck & Auto Repair and Fort Williams Military Surplus & Supply Depot. Dunn said the surplus business closed after the death of co-owner Thomas Ray Vaughan.
Combs School of Business. She was born in Amarillo and moved back in 2014. Jennings has worked with the City of Amarillo Civil Service Commission, Philanthropic Education Organiztion for Women, Amarillo Republican Women and the
St. Paul United Methodist Church where she helps with the finance committee. She is married to Dr. Gary S. Jennings and has two children, Kelly Boyd and Blake Boyd “I am running because I love Amarillo College. My fam-
ily has a long legacy at Amarillo College with my husband, mother and grandmother all going there, so Amarillo College is near and dear to my heart.”
litigation, IAQ and building sciences. He considers himself a simple man who defines integrity in three words: “morals, ethics and character.” As a constitutional conservative, South said he will bring conservative values and principles to the AC board of regents.
He wants to “help that kiddo who either just graduated who doesn’t have a clue what he or she wants to do, or that older person who has decided to go back to school. Either scenario that person may not know exactly where they’re headed but…know they need to further their education. Why is this important to me?
Because I was ‘that’ kid,” South said. “I would also like to help to differentiate between ‘wants and needs’ for the students to help keep those costs per semester hour down.”
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Sandra Dunn Sandra Faye Dunn, a Sears Holding Co. quality maintenance technician and former mayoral candidate, has filed to run for the Amarillo College board of regents. Dunn made headlines as a transgender mayoral candidate in 2011, the year current mayor
Sally Jennings
Sally Jenning is an independent investor in Amarillo. She was previously a technology assistant at Oracle and a coach for small business start-ups. She graduated with a degree from Amarillo College and the Univerisity of Texas Red Mc-
Danny South Danny South was born and raised in Amarillo with the exception of his time at Texas Tech. South is a proud graduate of Amarillo College. “I have been a huge and ardent supporter of AC for over 30 years,” South said. His background is in engineering, forensics, IR consulting, commercial
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Nine vie for three seats Daniel Martinez Daniel Martinez is running for the college’s governing board. “I’m running because education is very vital to the success of our young people, and Amarillo College has a 40 percent Hispanic enrollment,” the 62-year-old said, noting that no one running or currently on the board is Hispanic.
Martinez formerly served on a bond election committee formed in 2006 that played a role in a shaping a $68 million bond proposal approved by voters. He has also served as chairman of the advisory board of college-run KACV-TV, now known as Panhandle PBS. “I’ve been in and around
Amarillo College since I’ve been in Amarillo,” he said, adding that he has lived here for 24 years and has also taught at the college. Martinez served as a member of the city commission, now called the City Council, in Amarillo from 2003 to 2005. Other community involve-
ment includes serving as chairman of the Wesley Community Center Foundation board and president of the Llano Cemetery Association board. Martinez is a financial advisor at Dale Buckner, Inc. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
Thomas Warren III Thomas “T3” Warren III is a lifelong resident of Amarillo and will be attending Amarillo College this fall. Warren III has had a deep passion for Amarillo for many years. During his journey to become an Eagle Scout, he helped develop the cataloging system for the Amarillo
Historical Museum. In 2013, Warren III became a board member for the Amarillo Historical Museum. In 2016, Warren III identified a need for a new journalism outlet in Amarillo. In June of 2016, with no start-up funding or support, he launched The Amarillo
Pioneer. The Amarillo Pioneer has now grown to become the second largest daily publication in Amarillo. Warren III has interviewed a candidate for President of the United States, one Texas supreme court justice, and multiple community figures during his time as editor-in-
chief of The Amarillo Pioneer. In January of 2017, Warren III made history when he was appointed to the Amarillo Library advisory board. With the city council’s 5-0 vote, he became the youngest municipal board appointee in Amarillo’s history.
Alfonso Zambrano Alfonso Zambrano, a corporate attorney at Brown & Fortunato, P.C. who also sits on the Junior Achievement of the High Plains board of directors, will be running for the Amarillo College board of regents. Zambrano was recom-
mended to the board by outgoing AC regent Neil Nossaman, who is not seeking reelection. Zambrano said he wants to increase awareness about the many benefits Amarillo College provides. He volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters of
America, is on the boards of the Amarillo Museum of Art and the Junior Achievement of the High Plains and was previously on the boards for United Way and the Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Zambrano said he feels
his cultural background gives him “keen insight” into the lives of Hispanic students at AC, and that he can “help them improve their overall life through education.”
Donald Nicholson Don Nicholson previously served on the board from 2008 to 2015, when he lost a bid for re-election. He left the board as its chairman. If elected, he hopes to bolster the college’s continuing education offerings and its dual-credit program, he said,
which provides high school students an opportunity to earn college credit simultaneously with high school credit. Nicholson said he also wants to expand AC’s reach by strengthening branch campuses and maintaining a close relationship with other
area community colleges. “We work together instead of trying to have turf battles, and that has been a very gratifying thing,” he said. Amarillo College’s Hereford campus was established during his term, and a technical center at the Moore County campus
in Dumas was added. Nicholson currently serves on the board for the High Plains Food Bank. He has also been involved with Amarillo Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition, Texas Panhandle Advocates for Cancer Control and Panhandle Safe Kids.
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Board candidates race to the finish line By SENTORA RODRIGUEZ Ranger Reporter
Three seats will be up for grabs on the Amarillo College board of regents. Election day is on May 6. Jay Barrett, Michele Fortunato and Dr. Neil Nossaman all have terms ending this year. Nossaman said he will be stepping down from the board, while Barrett and Fortunato are running for re-election. Seven others have filed for a possible seat. Danny
South, Thomas Warren III, Sally Lampe Jennings, Daniel Martinez, Sandra Dunn, Don Nicholson and Alfonso Zambrano are all vying for seats on the board. The AC board of regents is responsible for major decisions on campus, hiring a college President being its biggest. Nossaman said he has decided to step down to focus on his optometry practice but still plans to stay involved with AC. “I have seen a lot of positive changes going on at AC, I feel like AC is on the
way to being a world class school,” Nossaman said. Most of the candidates have decided to run a Facebook campaign. It allows the candidates to get the word out that they are running without having to raise or spend a bunch of money. If you drive around town, you can also see the many posted yard signs in the different neighborhoods. “I do not want people to have to spend money on this election by supporting candidates who would all be good candidates,” Fortunato
said. “I am going to let my record speak for itself.” Barrett plans to use social media sites like Linkedin, Facebook and Instagram. He said he has received a great response on his Facebook page. “I am going to be posting things on social media where I can reach a variety of people in our community,” Barrett said. The board of regents holds meetings every fourth Tuesday that are open to the public. Wes Condray, director of communications and marketing, said students are
more than welcome to attend and that the meetings are informative. “They talk about all sorts of things that are happening at the college that are forthcoming and stuff that has already happened,” Condray said. AC students will get a chance to voice their opinion on Election Day, May 6. Students who are legal residents of Potter and Randall County and registered to vote will be able to participate in the election.
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What will you remember most about the school year? One thing I’m really happy with and I think I will remember the most it is, how easy it is to get help from people here in college. - Stephanie Rodriquez, nursing major
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I will remember College because I learned how to use commas, also I learned how to work with people, always try my hardest and stay positive. -Cindy Lopez, radiography The thing I will remember about this school year was theeelections, because they were so intense and also because I had the opportunity to vote for the first time. - Brenda Robinson, education major I would say that classes and instructors have had an impact on my life because the classes are great but most importantly the way instructors explain it to you is awesome. - Fatyma Magano, education major
The transition from high school to college is one thing to remember, it is totally different, the way that classes are more intense but, at the same time I enjoy them more than in high school. - Sarah Mejia, general studies
CRUNCH WEEK May 8th at 8:00 am to May 12th at 8:00 am
STRESS RELIEF THROUGH FINALS Louiester Descallar Ware 2nd Floor Room 207 Dr. Alan Kee Monday May 8th • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY BAR (with all the fixings) funded by Student Life Ware Student Commons May 9th
FREE YOGA FOR STUDENTS
Russell Hall 103 May 8th & 10th • 12:30pm -1:45pm
By MARISSA KING Ranger Reporter
As the school year draws to a close, nursing major Louiester Descallar is looking back at the beginning of his schooling. Descallar, who was born and raised in the Philippines until he moved to the states at age eight, has been enjoying the more relaxed pace of American education. “We had to create our own schedules and correct our own papers at a certain machine. It’s not as efficient as what we have here in the states,” he said. Descallar said that in the Philippines, discipline was much harsher. You could get
detention for something like running during recess, he said. “You would have to sit at the desk with your hands clasped together and not move at all, and sometimes they would make you take out your chair so you had to squat there for about five minutes, hands still clasped on the desk, without moving. They would also make you stay there for two or three hours to serve detention after school.” Descallar said he has been enjoying Amarillo College and has found AC far more relaxed than the rigorous life he left behind in the Philippines.
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Professor wins national innovation award Colleagues, students cite humility, generosity and kindness among award-winner’s traits In the years since this program has been implemented, Ranger Reporter the department has seen a 50 There are few people who percent decrease in class failare recognized as pillars of ure and a 75 percent increase their communities. Professor in passing grades among stuEdythe Carter, known affec- dents. Clunis and AC President tionately by her colleagues Russell Lowery-Hart nomias Edie, the interim dean of academic success at Amarillo nated Carter for the award. “We have other institutions College, is one of these few. Those who know her can of higher learning requesting never forget her, nor would curriculum material from her they want to. So when she department,” Clunis said. “AC won the national Teacher’s is lucky to have Ms. Carter as Innovation award, everyone a faculty leader and professor.” Friends and colleagues said agreed that she earned it. the characteristics that led to “She deserved this award,” the award reflect Carter’s perDr. Tamara Clunis, interim vice president of academic sonality and temperament, her desire to help others and put affairs, said. The award was presented other people’s needs first. “She has always been this by the American Association of Community Colleges way,” Gale Brewer, math pro(AACC) in recognition for fessor, said. Brewer, who has her leadership of the devel- been friends with Carter for opmental math department, more than 50 years, described overseeing the redesign and Carter as “generous with her implementation of learner- time and talents. She wants centered classrooms and one- what is best for Amarillo on-one student interaction. College.” BY CHARLES DIAZ
her work every day,” she said. Like her colleagues, Carter’s students also love her, noting her kindness and her tendency to reach out to them not only as a teacher but also as a friend. “She treats everyone the same,” said Shannon Knebusch, a former student and now an AC employee. “She would help anyone at any time. She really is just amazing.” Knebusch said that before she had Carter for a teacher she really struggled with math, but after taking three algebra COURTESY PHOTO classes with her she passed each with an A. “She taught in Edie Carter giving her award acceptance speech. a way that was easy to under“She is the tip of the spear- a humble person who never stand,” she said. “I have expectations of my head,” said Karen White, a boasts or claims credit. “She colleague in the developmental never does it alone… exactly students,” said Carter. “I won’t math department. “She moti- what a great leader is supposed let them down, but they must be willing to rise to the chalvates us to do things right, to to do,” White said. do it well and to just do it.” Clunis applauded Carter’s lenge.” Carter summed up her “She has a great sense of commitment to her students. humor, we have a lot of fun. “She understands deeply the creed in her acceptance speech. We laugh a lot,” White con- needs of underprepared students “Real change does not occur tinued, describing Carter as and exemplifies AC’s values in through me, but we.”
Band addresses heartache and world issues in new album By MARISSA KING Ranger Reporter
After three years of painstaking work, the London pop group, Oh Wonder, has recently had massive hits and unexpected success. Their soft tone and uplifting songs have been reaching audiences on an international level, and it will only get better from here. The group is made up of Josephine Vander Gucht and Anthony West who originally started Oh Wonder three years ago and had their first album debut release in September 2015. With unprecedented success, the duo has since preformed at Coachella and plan to release their new album “Ultralife” this upcoming June. The new album will feature the song “Ultralife,” which audiences have found astoundingly addicting. The song, much like all of Oh Wonder’s music, has an inspiring tone that leaves audiences “Love sick (with) the beat inside my head” as the song puts it. It features a combination of instruments and vocals that are
new to the band, and the mixture sounds perfect. Along with the heart-thumping beat, the lyrics and the general sound make you want to do nothing more than get up and find the ultra life that you’re missing out on. To balance the energy of “Ultralife,” the new album will also hold the song “Lifetimes” which has a slower start, but much to fans’ pleasure, features West in his first solo. This piece varies from the band’s previous songs in that it’s not dealing with a couple’s relationship, but with climate change. Oh Wonder however, deals with it in such a way that the message is not in your face, you have to listen to it a few times in order to get it. With a slightly more somber tone compared to “Ultralife,” the duo was able to really grab the audience’s attention. With the much anticipated release of the new album, which, if the two songs that they have released so far have any indication, Oh Wonder will soon be so well-known that it will be hard to find someone who hasn’t heard of them.
Entertainment industry continuously breaks records By JOSEPH HANSEN Ranger Reporter
In the last nine months, music and film have been taking over with projects spanning multiple genres, from action to horror, and hip-hop to folk. This is a compilation of some of the best movies and most popular albums of this school year. In film, the latest installment from the X-men universe, “Logan,” left fans of the franchise on the edge of their seats. “Logan was stunning. My jaw dropped several times throughout the movie,” Ian Morales, a computer science
major, said. In this compilation, Disney’s newest film “Moana” cannot be left out of the running. “Moana” is a light-hearted, comedic adventure guaranteed to put a smile on your face. “It made me so happy to see how much love and attention was given to Moana’s culture,” Hannah Johnson, a theatre major, said. In the horror genre, “Get Out” took the industry by storm, and it even sparked an internet meme called ‘the get out challenge,’ which is a reference to the film’s most infamous scene. “Get Out” received critical acclaim from critics and fans alike who were not expecting
Jordan Peele, the man behind the film and half of sketch comedy duo Key & Peele, to direct such a raw film in such an oversaturated genre. In music, everything was thrown on the table between huge mainstream releases from artists such as Kendrick Lamar all the way to young, up and coming acts like Milky Chance landing on the list. Rapper, Kendrick Lamar’s latest record, “DAMN” had a huge opening week of sales. A great deal of this is due to the albums lead single “HUMBLE”-- a banger that combines old school sampling techniques and nuanced production. It is definitely one of Lamar’s most fiery and catchy
performances on the album. There were also talks of a second half to this record before Kendrick took to his Twitter to thank his fans and deny the rumors. Nevertheless, this project is passionate, introspective and one of Lamar’s most accessible albums to date. “You’ve got to throw in Kendrick Lamar,” said David Lovejoy, an FM90 DJ and mass media major. In the alternative music category, the best of the year comes from the likes of Mac Demarco collaborator, Mild High Club and German folk reggae act, Milky Chance. “‘Skiptracing’ by Mild High Club has been playing on my
phone constantly since I first found it back in September,” Pierce Lawson, a mass media major, said. “Skiptracing” is a mellow listen with reverberated singing and soaring guitars that any fan of funky guitars and smooth grooves will enjoy. “Blossoms” by Milky Chance is one of the largest mainstream releases in this genre. Leading up to this album was the single “Cocoon,” which got radio play worldwide. This year has been full of surprises and that payed off in the long run when it comes to films that are timeless and albums that are already becoming classics.
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2017 Spring Graduation The Ranger
May 4, 2017
Automotive Collision Technology - Intermediate CERT Ricardo Cruz Ronald Doty, III Marcos E. Monardies Michael U. Norman, Jr. Maribel Ortiz Juan C. Silva Hayden L. Stout
Automotive Collision Technology - Advanced CERT Dakota A. Byrum Jose G. Cruz, Jr. Noel L. Garcia Maria K. Solano
Automotive Collision Technology - Basic CERT Maribel Ortiz
Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS Zeb V. Ramos
Aviation Maintenance Aerospace Manufacturing CERT Balentin V. Caballero
Aviation Maintenance Technology - Airframe Mechanic CERT Jacob M. Bailey Zeb V. Ramos Claudia J. Villegas
Aviation Maintenance Technology - Powerplant Mechanic CERT Brandon R. Barrick Bennett M. Lindsey David G. Metcalf Quincy W. Webb
Art - Graphic Design AAS Michael T. Davis Chante B. Mcvea David P. Milburn
Art - Graphic Design CERT Nyssa D. Gosselin Sergio A. Gutierrez, Jr.
Art AS
Alexis S. McAffrey Jennifer N. Wood
Automotive Technology AAS Eric Alanis Rung L. Ceu Joseph G. Duran Cynthia R. Fondaw Gilbert Gomez, Jr. Daniel R. Guerra Orlando Guerra Ramirez Joshua L. Jones Farris L. Payne Jorge Ranone Saxon Sengsouriya James J. Smith
Automotive Technology Basic Automotive CERT Jason G. Bustos Isaac A. Garza Adriana R. Rhyne Leif D. Wanta
Automotive Technology Advanced CERT Anthony A. Hadaway Samuel R. Levario
Biology AS
Joshua J. Cabello Carlos C. Cruz Isaac R. Gallardo Esmeralda Guillen Matthew S. Gutierrez Armin Khamissi Jeffrey M. Lewis Lexis G. Loza Rolando Martinez Erika S. Mejia Alec M. Moon Zatin Par Cristina Ramirez Cindy Ratsaboud Fred B. Riedinger Dalila B. Rosales Kevin W. Sturguess Skyler R. Thipaphay
Business Management AAS Michael A. Alexander, Jr. Cindy R. Backus Angelica G. Bargas Eden I. Bodden-McElreath Eribaldo Delgadillo Julie K. Essary Tamia L. Fricks Belinda M. Garcia Leon Guerrero Denise A. Holley
Linze D. Hunter Elijah C. Mendoza Patricio J. Navarrete, Jr. Hortencia Ontiveros Johnny Oropeza Alek G. Perez Henry M. Perez Natalie G. Ponder Dee J. Preston Emily B. Prisk Yvonne Ramos Paula J. Rivas Jovanna Santos Griselda L. Saucedo Patricia A. Sims Eva L. Thomas Sarah M. Thompson Reanna M. Ward Teresia R. Weaver Terra N. White Ashley R. Woolley
Business Management Intermediate CERT Javier D. Martinez Elijah C. Mendoza Alek G. Perez Cassius C. Rivers Randal W. Walker
Business Management Advanced CERT Elijah C. Mendoza Alek G. Perez LaTia B. Sutton
Management - Business Management Basic CERT
Manuel B. Aragon Melissa C. Banda Eden I. Bodden-McElreath Lisa-Christine M. Bremmer Shayle N. Bryant Harrison B. Burkett Jose N. Camangian James B. Clifton Sara E. Cogdill Kathy L. Davenport Brandi N. Escoto Eddie Flores Anson G. Goforth Crystal P. Guajardo Sandra Hernandez Jordan R. Humphrey Robert A. Lauffer, II Stacey D. Levitt Michael V. London Elijah C. Mendoza Jessica A. Payne Jennifer L. Pedroza Alek G. Perez Destiny V. Sandoval Adriana B.Soto Rodriguez Jamilex Verde
Business Management CERT Jonathan A. Aguilar Manuel B. Aragon Dalencia D. Barrow Araceli B. Cueto Kortnee M. Fennel Jessica M. Fierro Arthur G. Garza Anson G. Goforth Yesenia Huerta Jordan R. Humphrey Jonathan A. Johnson Elijah C. Mendoza Zabrina A. Mireles Mikal D. Paredes Anthony E. Ramirez Destiny V. Sandoval Ashley Soto Mariah A. Valverde Jamilex Verde Tiffany L. Watkins
Business Administration AS Mercedes H. Alatorre Cristian Albarran Deanna D. Alderete Ana B. Alvarez Rachael K. Archie William M. Bailey Vicky L. Barker Adam R. Beckner Briggen L. Beecher Andrew R. Bichsel Sonya L. Bilbrey Dayna R. Black Kendra S. Braughton Carol F. Cadenhead Corey A. Cagle Valerie Castillo Kennedy M. Chapmond Taylor S. Coleman Fatima G. Coronado Andrew C. Crisman Devon C. Cruz Miguel A. Cuevas Jazmin E. Delgado Berrios Beth A. Dumaoal Kelsie B. Dumas Josselyn M. Egbert Ben R. Elsey Mandy R. Escajeda Kristen R. Faux Emma L. Garcia Thania Garcia Ashlee N. Garrison Kemberly T. Gerald
Leonel Gonzalez, III Thomas A. Gower Christina N. Harrison Clarissa R. Hernandez Angelique E. Herr Lorena Herrera Justin R. Hodges Asya M. Jackson Jeremy D. Johnson Steven G. Johnson Alec R. Law Haylee M. Liscano Daniel M. Lopez Edna E. Lopez Rebeca A. Lopez Ana M. Lora Daniel J. Lozoya Bonnie B. Luther Jordan K. Maiwald Diana M. Marquez Francisco J. Martinez Samuel A. Martinez Jennifer S. Mashburn Sadie B. Massengill Vanessa M. Mata Donna M. Maurer Cassandra K. McKaskle Sicily Medina Tori L. Merkel Molly A. Moore Stephanie A. Moreno Kendy H. Nguyen Nichole H. Novak Tomas S. Ordaz Raul V. Pacheco David J. Paden Deserae J. Peavy Christopher S. Perez Chance C. Phipps Chit P. Poh, Jr Maira K. Ramos Ariana Rangel Breeann D. Renecker Cecilia Resendiz Jacqueline R. Reyes David M. Robles Brandy M. Rogers Jacob M. Rogers Amber L. Rollo Maria D. Ruiz Taylor E. Russell Alondra Sanchez Chelsea D. Simpson Karri L. Snyder Michael K. Speed Whitney N. Spohn Erica R. Stinson Christopher M. Swan Anna P. Tamez Cassandra A. Thompson Merrick G. Tipps Van T. Tran Toch Trok Kaleigh L. West Jared M. White Monica D. Wing Christie A. Word
Business Administration - Computer Information Systems AS Henrico S. Cillie Andrew C. Crisman Oscar I. Davila Candie Reynoso Michael J. Skow Trevor D. Vieth
Child Development Early Childhood AAS Mirelda Garcia Chandra L. Gresham Alexa J. Lopez Linda L. Plude
Child Development Early Childhood Administrator CERT Tiffany L. Davis Quanah M. Mullins
Child Development Early Childhood Paraprofessional CERT Tiffany D. Denham
Child Development Early Childhood Provider CERT Shyenne H. Blasingame Mallori D. Larson Brandie N. Roberts
Kenneth G. Moss Joshua M. Silvia Lester A. Smith Jeffery S. Wainright
Chemistry AS
Claudia J. Barrera Jamie K. Curran Crystal N. Moss
Criminal Justice AAS Scott A. Acker Martin L. Birkenfeld, III Simona B. Cruz Kendra Hanson Larry B. Mangus Jeremy R. Ortegon
Criminal Justice Law Enforcement CERT Yazmin Gamez Almon J. Giraitis Elyssa M. Granado Christopher B. Homen Stephen C. Littleford Elizabeth Rivas William J. Snyder
Computer Information Systems AAS Brent W. Autry Lowell B. Brooks, Jr. Joe S. Cardenas Cody D. Case Richard G. De La Cruz Adrian A. Garcia Jeffrey A. Johnson Giovanni Leon Axl J. McCracken Kristopher L. Molhusen Zackery T. Newbill Daniel W. Poole Cameron M. Stover Bianca E. Urias Vernon M. Watkins Colt L. Williams
Computer Network Administration CERT Benjamin K. Denton Kenneth G. Moss
Computer Digital Forensics CERT Brandi D. Schneider
Computer Network Essentials CERT Brittany A. Hieb
CIS - Web Developer Specialist CERT Adrian A. Garcia
Criminal Justice AS
Jacqueline Alvarez Leslie Arredondo Lori Arredondo Bonnie S. Barnett Monica A. Burdick Johnny D. Butler, Jr. Erica J. Hooks Raul Chagoya Breana N. Conrades Brittani R. Cortez Christian S. Eder, S Melissa Y. Gallego Ismael Granda, III Alexandro M. Gutierrez Angelica Hartranft Sandra G. Hesse Shakera M. Johnson Aayesha L. Kitchen Justin Lewis Luis J. Marquez Christina M. Murray Adrian M. Perez Zachery R. Pham Marcy N. Philley Michelle K. Quintana Adrianna E. Ramos Vanessa Rivota Stephanie A. Saldana Reese T. Smith Crystal M. Surace Courtney D. Tucker Estrella S. Valdez Rebekah S. White Nicholas Wood Ty P. Youree Keila D. Zamudio
Massage Therapy CERT
General Studies - Dual Degree AS
Computer Networking/ Cyber-Security AAS
Kritser Diesel - Basic Cert
Andrea D. Campfield Raquel A. De La Garza Michaela D. Dominguez Michael A. Franco Taylor D. Huddleston Cecilia K. Sieren
Lundy R. Bates David M. Cross Kyele A. Day Cody J. Evans Andrew I. Flores Debra K. Gerik Trevor A. Greenlee Diane B. Higgs Cody B. Love Eric Martinez
Tyler B. Allen Shayne N. Briggs Isaiah J. Garcia Casandra D. Gutierrez Bryce A. Harrison Leah K. Jarvis Corey D. Barker Nicholas R. Cervantez Jonathan Galvan David Gutierrez John P. Keese Erik Lopez Colton B. Pickett Kacey B. Williams
Kritser Diesel - Advanced Cert Angelrey M. Fuentes
Edgar J. Guerrero Joe E. Guillen Richard S. Martin Juan C. Olivares Oscar Ontiveros Ulises E. Palacios Joseph A. Riksen Chris D. Rodriguez Jorge Torres Andrew A. Trevizo Marcial D. Villalon
Drafting AAS
Paul D. Crawford Trenton M. Devenney Richard M. Eads
Drafting Technician CERT Christian L. Medrano
Dental Hygiene AAS
Kaylee G. Anderson Angela M. Barclay Britney B. Blasingame Edward A. Caballero Sara N. Chavez Heather L. Day Holly M. Grant Melissa D. Gunter Sharley E. Hale Shelby N. Huff Hannah G. Krehl Michelle A. Landes Diana S. Maes Mark A. Maes, Jr Chelsey D. Messick Yesenia Nieto Colton S. Nomelli Caroline E. Ptacnik Ty M. Rivers Priscilla S. Valenzuela Jeanette J. Vega Daniel K. Washington London A. Wilson
Shantelle D. Bridges Stephanie M. Burciaga Macie E. Clark Hope V. Cobos Rebecca L. Corbitt Morgan D. Cote Jacey L. Custer Abegail J. Davila Dynesha S. Dingle Mayra A. Godwin Jessica E. Gomez Shawna L. Gossett Linda F. Hinojos Eleigha M. Hudson Taylor J. Knapp Margarita M. Lopez Itzel F. Martinez Selena A. Nava Carli P. Ogburn Allison R. Pearson Julie R. Rollo Randee D. Segedy Taylor A. Timmons Jakayla B. Vera Brianna B. Vogel Valynn Wright
Lauren E. Aguilar Janet E. Johnson Kaitlin B. Moore Lorna F. Smith
Dental Assisting CERT
Engineering Computer Science AS
Jazzmann L. Xaymongkhoune Justin T. Allen Nathalia R. Bartels Carla M. Belflower Yessenia K. Chavira Dianeth M. Davila Amelia Hinojos Tanya J. Loya Karla F. Martinez Gonzalez Melina Morantes Sara Novic Danielle M. Perez Jenna L. Phillips Iridiana Segovia Laura Y. Zubia
Education - 4-8 AAT Terra L. Alexander Soe S. Oo John M. Reyna Kiana J. Wood
Education - Elementary Specialist AAT Shontil S. Adcock Rodney M. Amason Brenda L. Arroyos Elisa M. Atkinson Jessica M. Barba Daniela Calvillo Jenny C. Duran Maria E. Elizalde Damaris Fernandez Monica L. Garcia Sidney L. Guevara Ariana G. Jurado Meghan P. Mercer Cynthia M. Nelms Isis Ortiz Elvira Pacheco Areli Ramos Victoria E. Velasco Erica D. Woods Valrie K. Wyatt Sierra A. Ybarra
Education - Elementary Generalist AAT
Brenda Arzate Rejine N. Bolden Maryssa J. Briseno Terri L. Bunyard Elizabeth L. Camp Melissa L. Carroll Makenzie M. De Leon Kristen M. Dean Cynthia M. Gomez Taylor K. Holt Britney L. Johnson Carsyn L. Kirby Aye A. Lay Ashton C. Luke Denise N. Macon Karime Olivas Ashley B. Parks Brennah D. Robinson Kristie J. Romero Shastina A. Shopshear Nancy Torres Marisela M. Valenzuela Natasha T. Warren
Education – Secondary AAT
Emergency Medical Services Professions AAS Shelby E. Adams Sara L. Chavira Becca M. Grace Jordan H. Hackett Dionna D. Johnson Vayle L. Sheda Courtney E. Zamora
Emergency Medical Services Professions CERT Jack Conger Ty K. Gardner
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) CERT Steven T. Patton
English AA
Tristan H. Mcdaniel
Engineering AS
Jacob A. Betts Nathaniel J. Buttel Antonio G. Deanda Gerardo Delgado, Jr Matthew E. Everitt Zachary Gonzalez Vanessa Guzman Michael Hernandez Zayra S. Manquero Thomas Medina Kallie H. Powers Lily a Ramirez Myriam A. Robledo Will P. Smith Nu Te
Fire Protection Technology AAS Galen D. Davis Jacob W. Mitchell
Fire Protection - Basic Firefighter CERT Colton G. Beagle Clay A. Burkham Galen D. Davis Ruben L. Dominguez Craig J. Fenwick Eric E. Fransen, III Sean R. Fuller Santiago J. Gonzalez Hunter M. Hamby Deegan W. Morris Anthony B. Pereida Zachary D. Reeves Charles W. Waltrip, Jr Beau D. Yara
Field of Study - Business Administration CERT Josselyn M. Egbert Zachary J. Lujan Ramiro Aceves, Jr. Jonathan Barrientez Angel J. Black Kiona R. Blunt Donna J. Bowen Carol F. Cadenhead Aaron F. Campos Indigo F. Cavazos Dayane I. Cerros Noah R. Chase Briana M. Cheney Kristi D. Choate Todra C. Cornish Julia B. Cotten Heather M. Crouch Susan D. Davis Ashley D. Delarosa Abby E. Durham Gennifer L. Eller Deborah J. Elliott-Upton Sarah Elliston Amber A. Enriquez Mark A. Evans Rochelle L. Evins Craig A. Fulton, Jr. Dolores E. Garcia Madison T. Gatlin
9 May 4, 2017 Jenna L. Gibson Libby A. Gibson Kendra L. Gilbreth Karina P. Gonzales Elizabeth D. Graf Kimberly Grajeda Micah S. Grant Victoria D. Gross Cassie M. Hall Christopher L. Hatfield Jeremy T. Havery Kristen P. Hebbel Janessa L. Hernandez Adelyn J. Hokanson Amanda F. Jett Tiffany M. Ramirez Stephanie B. Jones Carlos I. Juarez Berkli M. Lackey Eryn D. Lucero Obed Marquez Audra L. Martin Kilee N. Martinez Douglas E. McHugh Darcy B. Mcmahon Erika S. Mejia Collin B. Miller Lisa R. Miller Nicholas A. Moreno Kenda R. Mote Michael E. Neal Logan D. Nelson Emily E. Nipper Jaden L. Odell Lauren N. Owens Angel M. Phillips Candace G. Rowland Francisco J. Salazar Mendoza, III Nicole J. Samaniego Vanessa Saucedo Wendell L. Shoemaker Cameron S. Skees Heath R. Skinner Ashley N. Smith Samuel M. Stephens McKenzie O. Thaxton Heather Tisdall Tiffany K. True Austin Vandagriff Joanna B. Varela Barbra A. Walker Melissa M. Washington Vicki S. Whetzel Jared M. White Ariel N. Wilson
Industrial Technology AAS Braeden S. Bain Alexis Calderon Christopher Chavira Van Danh Jose J. Esparza Heber E. Garcia Jose O. Gonzalez Rojelio N. Hernandez Jordan W. Lemons Melvin L. Lowe Cesar Magallanes Abraham Najera Derek L. Neeley Santos A. Ortiz Juan M. Rodriguez Steven R. Valdez Gerardo Vasquez Milad A. Yahyavi
Industrial Technology Helper CERT Craig E. Boyd Clifton D. Combs Josue R. Diaz David S. Fuentes Luis A. Guzman, Jr Francisco J. Ortiz Ever Regalado, Jr Guadalupe Ruiz Talen J. Widener
Industrial Technology Technician CERT
Ardeshir Adamizadehsobi William R. Evans Jose E. Hernandez Rene Lastra
Liberal Arts AS
Karen A. Olivas Mary S. Wilkinson
Legal Studies AAS Crystal C. Booker Michele L. Elliott Linda A. Ferrell Katie Y. Phipps Jonathan D. Saavedra Steven A. Young
Legal Studies - Paralegal Professional CERT Sagan J. Caddell Trenton D. Garza Candace M. Howard Teresa C. Kauffman Laura J. Porterfield
Mathematics AS
Michael A. Matthews
Precision Metalworking Technology AAS Monica Sanchez
Precision Metalworking Technology – Advanced CERT Christopher A. Burton Christopher R. Delarosa Kenneth D. Farquhar Sarah E. Finchum Rodolfo Guillen, Jr John E. Herman Zachary E. Hoffman Matthew R. Johnson John H. McWhorter Joseph L. Miller Joshua A. Ortega Jose R. Perez Nicholas A. Ramos Cristian Velazquez
Clinical Medical Assistant CERT Augustina J. Gallardo Natalie Meraz Charlene S. Quider Makayla N. Red Candice W. Wagoner Jerra H. White Kori A. Wilhelm
Medical Data Specialist CERT Erica N. Gonzales Kimberly R. Iseral
Medical Laboratory Technology AAS Irisha S. Conway Soledad L. Deleon Josefina M. Gonzalez Krista R. Jones April A. Lucero Shawna M. Muro Sarah D. Perez Mariah L. Quezada Brenda B. Ramirez Stephanie L. Risley Ashley L. Stull Mikala R. Wyrick
Music AS
Lily R. Arnett Benjamin D. Cross Cody W. Kopp Jace C. Rodgers Nuclear Medicine AAS Elier Arenas Tiffani L. Conway Shonna L. Epperson Brennen P. Lynch Tysen R. Mckinney Taryn B. Meeks Marivel J. Preciado Jade A. Ridenour Sydnee P. Thrash
Certified Nursing Assistant CERT Brittany N. Link Casey L. Schurke Anissa T. Telles
Office Administration AAS Victoria M. Abbott Alejandro Cabrales Julie A. Cisneros Miranda C. Mendiola Carla J. Evans Erica E. Gassett Melissa Gonzalez Maryjane Gutierrez Gabriael L. Henderson Stephanie N. Howard Brenda K. Jasso Melissa A. Mcanear Marely Ortiz Amanda M. Raef Janae M. Rodriguez Ada E. Thurmon Nicole L. Urias
Office Assistant CERT Victoria M. Abbott Takeita T. Buchanan Alejandro Cabrales Carla J. Evans Erica E. Gassett Melissa Gonzalez Maryjane Gutierrez Gabriael L. Henderson Jo Beth Hill Brenda K. Jasso Melissa A. Mcanear Bethany R. Mclaren Amanda M. Raef Laureda E. Sandoval Ada E. Thurmon Andrea Ventura
Office Administration Basic Skills CERT Victoria M. Abbott Takeita T. Buchanan Carla J. Evans Erica E. Gassett Erica E. Gassett Gabriael L. Henderson Jo Beth Hill Brenda K. Jasso Ashley McKinney Marely Ortiz Wanda S. Pugh Amanda M. Raef
Office Administration Professional CERT Victoria M. Abbott Alejandro Cabrales Erica E. Gassett Melissa Gonzalez Maryjane Gutierrez Gabriael L. Henderson Brenda K. Jasso Melissa A. Mcanear Bethany R. Mclaren
Office Administration Basic Skills CERT Stephanie B. Inthavong
Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS Jessica L. Artis Lorena Barba Caitlin B. Clark Kelsey M. Fincher Whitney L. Hamilton Erika L. Harrison Reagan A. Kruse Paige N. Lowrance Lorena Ordunez Leah M. Vessel Laura M. Voth Nicole D. Wicker
Pre-Occupational Therapy AS Tiffanie C. Boggs
Pre-Physician Assistant AS Cassandra J. Everett Jenyfer V. Leon Esperanza Moreno
Sports and Exercise Sciences AS Katelynn E. Kett Maria G. Lino Adriene D. Mcnatt Zachary J. Regan Cassandra S. Villarreal
Pharmacy Technology CERT Valerie D. Canales Masoud Habibi Emily Keopraseuth Mayra Lopez Lauren D. Miller Cynthia E. Nicolas Lili Par Darrian L. Perry Elyse L. Taylor Karen G. Vargas
Photography AA
Jasmin M. Enriquez
Photography AAS
Monica A. Castillo Amy L. Faustina Gladis P. Gallardo Alysa A. Gyllenband Albert M. Perez Rhonda R. Pinkerton Emily B. Prisk Jim A. Rakestraw, Jr. Candis L. Taylor
Photography CERT Cristal Enciso Norma L. Roybal
Psychology AS
Heather L. Beeson Meridith H. Bracken Chelsea L. Brown Joshua A. Burke Stephanie A. Corbitt Katie L. Cruz Kiersten N. Engle Emily E. Esparza Shelby A. Garten Heather N. Gartrell Mailea G. Gomez Jason T. Harton Anna-Marion L. Heard Amber N. Jimenez-Torres Christopher J. Macon Nikayla R. Mcleod Dallas J. Minich Maira K. Ramos Shania R. Ramos Annie J. Ray Alexis M. Reyes Chelsea D. Rhodes John J. Rose Aracely Sanchez Josalyn M. Scott Winter L. Speakman Ashley N. Tanksley Tonya S. Williams-Wright
Patient Care Technician CERT
Aaron N. Castaneda Mariela Cera Karen V. Chavez Carlos Coronado Cory D. Guy Stephanie L. Harman Stephanie E. Jasso Amanda B. Kimmons Bailey B. Knox Sommer D. Mercer Takara D. Riedinger Virginia Rodriguez Whitney D. Trojacek Maria Valdovinos
Pre-Physical Therapy AS Luis H. Cortez
Radiography AAS Karen L. Barrera Megan L. Bentley Kathy A. Burton Brittany A. Donahue Amanda K. Duncan Destiny D. Gillilan Aaron R. Granadoz Ismael Guerra Yamilex Gutierrez Lindsey R. Jennings Becky King Hope N. Leamer Payton L. Lopez Mayssie McDonald Wendy Morales Jessica A. Morris Mallory E. Naples Hannah M. Ocon Melissa S. Olvera Andrea Sistov Marisela Velazquez Autumn P. Volden
Radiation Therapy AAS Allison M. Johnson Jason J. Laher Michael C. Linch Ashley M. Lujan Tamara E. Oleary David E. Rodriguez Kristen E. Wagner
Religion AA
Katherine R. Hartman Melodie S. Hefley Samantha L. Jewett Mattie R. Morris
Pre-Nursing AS
Brenda Acevedo Paola J. Alcantar Maribel Alonzo Monica E. Anderson Melissa C. Aragon Thu Z. Aung, III Judith Aviles Tanya L. Barreras Victor A. Bustos Cooper B. Collier Taylor R. Dumaoal Jacquelin Fernandez KyLee J. Galbraith Miracle B. Garcia Steve M. Garcia Makayla L. Gleaves Jayde M. Harris Charles H. Hill Chelsea K. Hollabaugh Michelle D. Lomas Alaura D. Marquez Angellica M. Mccraw Adela Monarrez Nancy L. Morales Karina L. Morin Beatrice Nahoza Jeanne Niyigena Natalie C. Ocegueda Ahmed Y. Omar Yalitza K. Ordonez Guadalupe Picaso Jenna L. Pickard Corina M. Ramirez Christina J. Richardson C’iera L. Rodriguez Stephanie A. Rodriguez Chelsea D. Saiz Danielle N. Starnes Melissa J. Suarez Lizette Vasquez
Mass Media AS
Pamela A. Cerros Dustin L. Clark Joshua C. Diaz Jonathan M. Gibson Cristina Gomez Kali J. Gunnels William C. Johnson Julie A. Langley Elizabeth N. Moore Angel A. Oliva Nathan C. Rasmussen Micah N. Smith Austin G. Ulen
Amanda M. Alcala Rosemary Rivero
Mass Media AAS
Physical Therapist Assistant AAS
Social Science AS
Taylor M. Autrey Kayla L. Bowles BreAnna M. Butler Stephanie C. Campbell
Adrian M. Kemp
Cara D. Barron Alice R. Cooney Hannah M. Ramirez
Social Work AS
Leah K. Cantrell Areli Chavez Heidi E. Combs Kaitlyn N. Conner Vanessa A. Dominquez Susy Enriquez Flores Robert M. Frazier Makayla Q. Fulton Heather H. Hamill Crystal R. Haskins Dana Hoyler Jacque M. Huerta Hozan Khoshan Sophia L. Maes Gracie V. Martinez Melinda S. Medrano Jacqueline J. Munoz Emily M. Permenter Waaed A. Raheef Joe S. Ramirez Denise A. Rivas Semet Sabri Natasha N. Smith Rachael D. Sprouse Jonathan W. Tikker Shayla N. Tyler Cynthia J. Valencia Maria D. Vasquez Barbara J. Veazey
Sonography AAS
Jessica H. Aguirre Gloria Y. Alvarez Shanna R. Brame Tara J. Duke Diana M. Herrera Ashley R. Jones Sonja A. Marquez Manuel A. Ramirez Shonda Caprice L. Roncali Amanda N. Salinas Kassidy L. Senter Michael J. Watts
Surgical Technology AAS Sindi G. Beltran Elia R. Castaneda Tiffany M. Cruz Rachel J. Flores Alyssa D. Garcia Jessica N. Griffin Lindsay L. Hallman Natalie N. Hudson Denise G. Lara Jeremy T. Latham Connie J. Lau Angela D. Lawrence Guadalupe C. Lopez Amber C. Riggs Shelby N. Roberts Tomi A. Salas Laura A. Schenk Amber B. Thomason Sabrina B. Trujillo Tiffany R. Walker Emmanuel P. Franco Rebecca D. Johnson Alexandra E. Matos Diana L. Mendoza Ariella C. Olivas
Theatre AS
Connor T. Downs David B. Downs Christopher T. Tarver
Welding Technology Basic CERT Nickolas T. O’Brien
Mortuary Science AAS Jo-Dee Bancroft William J. Bingham Nancy G. Cobarrubia Megan R. Fullmer Rebecca R. Grissom Angel A. Guevara Skyler A. Harrison Leslie I. Kelly Nicole S. Love
The Ranger Timothy R. Morris Lisa A. Pounder Christopher R. Torrez Brittany R. Van Rossum Nekisha K. Whitefield
Mortuary Science CERT Dana K. Burgin Nancy G. Cobarrubia Brian E. Day Danielle M. Freece Greg L. Frost Daniel Garza Adrian E. Green Chawana R. Green Leslie I. Kelly Martha S. Lee Kelly L. Quisenberry Chad A. Stubblefield Amanda S. Taylor Alma G. Trujillo Brittany R. Van Rossum
Associate Degree Nursing AAS Tacy L. Bennett Jeanette Camarena Teresa D. Castanon David R. Castillo Abigail Contreras Alejandra Llamas Haley L. Rhea Erica L. Rice Alexandra C. Rios Chelsea D. Saiz Lisa A. Schlachter Christie M. St Charles Micaela A. Villalobos Jodee L. Widener Jennifer R. Apodaca Skilar J. Brown Ashley N. Butler Ashley L. Duarte Elizabeth Fernandez Jennifer M. Juarez Rebecca L. Lopez Tanya C. Paris Valerie Resendiz Briana P. Villa
Respiratory Care AAS Brittany N. Berger Vanessa Chavez Howard B. Cotton Amber L. Keelin Reyna L. Ramirez Misty D. Rue Joshua C. Valenzuela
Vocational Nursing CERT Ashley C. Alarcon Yesenia Arambula Angie B. Contreras Eddy A. De leon Mallorie S. Dunn Vicky A. Encinias Megan A. Flores Sonya K. Fyke Paul L. Garza Maegan L. Godfrey Amanda N. Granger Daniel E. Green Brenda Hernandez Amber L. Julian Kelsea L. Lancaster Nancy S. Marquez Shelby C. Morales Angelita Moreno Ashley J. Navarrete Phuong D. Nguyen Leslie M. Payne Merab Rangel Kadie Saffa Amy C. Simpson Jakole S. Smith Jessica A. Taylor Stephanie A. Vasquez Melina S. Vega Mariah N. Wolden Ruoping Zhang
10 Feature
BADGERAMA The Ranger
May 4, 2017
Hipsters vs. Hippies
Badgerama is an event sponsored by SGA and is held every spring semester at Amarillo College’s Washington Street Campus. This semester the theme was ‘Hipsters vs. Hippies’ and many student organizations
were there with various activities. Sharky’s catered the event with their famous build-yourown burrito bar. The bands ‘Run With It’ and ‘Polaroid Summer’ performed at the event.
CLAIRE EKAS | The Ranger