Commencement Program Processional.................................................................. James D. Blucker, Pianist (The audience will rise when the procession enters the gym and will remain standing until after the Moment of Silence.)
Academic Procession The Honor Marshals................................................................. Tyler R. Johnson Jamie L. Mueller Jacob L. Samuelson Posting of Colors....................................................... Kewanee National Guard HHT 2ND SQ 106TH CAV National Anthem .................................................... “The Star Spangled Banner� arr. by John Philip Sousa James D. Blucker, Pianist Kerry E. Cortes & Devon N. Peterson, Vocalists Moment of Silence Student Remarks....................................................................... Morgan R. Gadd President, Student Government Association Presidential Address......................................................Dr. Thomas B. Baynum Presentation of the Class of 2013........................................Dr. Bettie A. Truitt Vice President for Instruction Awarding of Certificates and Conferring of Degrees...........................................Dr. Thomas B. Baynum Board of Trustees John Hartman, President, East Campus Faculty Senate Recessional.................................................................... James D. Blucker, Pianist (The audience will rise and remain standing in place until the recession has exited the gymnasium.) Guest Reception Honoring Graduates............................ Armory Front Lawn Sponsored by the Black Hawk College East Foundation A sign language interpreter will be on the right-hand side of the stage.
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On Academic Regalia
On at least one solemn occasion during the academic calendar – Spring Commencement – the faculty of the college publicly display their full academic regalia and participate in the ritual of a processional and recessional from the commencement ceremony. The purposes of commencement are well-known, but the reasons for the peculiar dress of the celebrants and the order of the procession are often as confusing to the audience as they are, in fact, to the faculty. This note may help to explain academic costumes. Today’s academics are descendants of clerical schoolmen in the universities of medieval Europe. Like clergy, members of the bench and bar, and other learned professionals, the medieval scholar clothed himself in heavy robes to keep out the draft from unheated, windowless buildings. Like all members of medieval society, faculty enjoyed the visible symbols of their rank. These outward signs of accomplishment and authority were tailored into the robes. The need for such voluminous garments to keep the scholar from catching a cold is long past but the use of them to symbolize the dignity of the profession remains. Caps and gowns worn by our faculty are black. Black was the color adopted by mutual agreement among American colleges and universities at the end of the 19th century. In Europe, each university has its own distinctive gowns, varying in color and cut with each institution. A European commencement is a far more colorful occasion than its American counterpart. There are four basic academic degrees: the associate degree, the baccalaureate or bachelor’s degree, the master’s degree and the doctorate. Each has a special robe. The associate and bachelor’s gowns are trim, neat and unadorned, as benefits apprentices. The master’s gown is still simple, but fuller, with a hood draped from the shoulders down the back. Once used to keep the shaved heads of medieval clerks from freezing, the hood now is solely a badge of degree of scholarly achievement. The master’s hood is small and narrow, but displays the colors of the institution that awarded the degree. The doctorate robe has a generous cut, is faced with velvet, and emblazoned with velvet stripes on the ample sleeves. Most of the velvet facings and chevrons or stripes are black, but some are other colors. According to personal taste, doctors may display the color of their doctoral degree on their sleeves and facings: for example; royal blue for philosophy, green for medicine, purple for law, scarlet for theology. The doctor’s hood is lined in satin with the colors of the degree itself. All academic costumes include the square cap called a mortarboard. The doctor’s tassels may be either black or gold. Tassels of all other degrees may be black or the colors of the college or department from which the student graduated or is graduating. Stage party members wearing black, gold and red hoods are members of the Black Hawk College Board of Trustees. Their hoods do not represent academic rank; they indicate the trustees’ public service through their governance of the local college district. The three colors represent an integration of the colors of the college’s Quad-Cities Campus and East Campus.
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The Black Hawk College Seal The official college seal was adopted in May 1969. It incorporates some of the oldest symbols known. The “Y,” or fork, is a key sign symbolizing the upreaching spirit, the striving of being. Above the key sign is the flame which represents knowledge, specifically the knowledge of liberal arts and sciences programs. The old chemical sign at right is for basic metals, which represents vocational and technical education. On the left is the philosopher’s sign which describes the nature of human intellect and symbolizes the active intellect present in adults who continue their education. The enclosing circle represents the continuing circle of education. The Latin phrase, Collegium Pro Populo, identifies Black Hawk as the College for the People.
Graduation Honors Summa Cum Laude graduates are identified by a gold honor cord. (60 cumulative hours and a 3.95 GPA) Magna Cum Laude graduates are identified by a white honor cord. (45 cumulative hours and a 3.85 GPA) Cum Laude graduates are identified by a red honor cord. (30 cumulative hours and a 3.75 GPA) The honor marshals are honor students chosen from the freshman class. They are selected by most cumulative hours completed at Black Hawk College and highest grade point average.
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Certificates
ACCOUNTING CLERK ● Russell Anderson, Kewanee Johnna Patterson, Neponset AGRICULTURE MECHANICS Jimmy Troy Krizan, Lowell, IN AIR CONDITIONING SPECIALIST Jimmy Troy Krizan, Lowell, IN Christopher Schwigen, Kewanee Philip M. Schwigen, Kewanee ANIMAL SCIENCE Richard A. Brummel, Sheffield Nate Caldwell, Connersville, IN Robert Blake Dahnke, Lafayette, IN Matthew Davidson, Duncan, SC Neal P. Grogan, Battle Ground, IN Bryant Michael Liming, Logansport, IN Brandon Eugene Shults, Toulon BASIC NURSE ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM Rheagan Bainbridge, Galva Cassidy Balensiefen, Neponset Ashli Close, Wyoming Sophia Daron, Kewanee Shonna Davis, Kewanee Emily DeMay, Galva Angela Gibson, Galva Ariel Gorden, Kewanee Brittany Hagerty, Galva Lakeshia Housley, Kewanee Franziska Hurliman, Kewanee Roxee L. Jewell, Hooppole
Sorcia L. Johnson, Kewanee Nicole Lee, Kewanee Brianna Lucas, Kewanee Evelin Martinez, Kewanee Susan Merritt, Kewanee Reiha Morgan, Galva Devan Norris, Kewanee Kailey Piper, Mineral Kierstin Roberts, Galva Chelsie Sargeant, Kewanee Astrid Schumacher, Kewanee Hannah Schwerbrock, Kewanee Janelle Smith, Sheffield Breanna Spring, Kewanee Kelsey Swan, Kewanee Alicia Toliver, Kewanee Courtney R. Trimmer, Kewanee Carly Trobaugh, Bradford Yolanda White, Kewanee Vasco Zwetkow, Kewanee BEEF PRODUCTION Richard A. Brummel, Sheffield Nate Caldwell, Connersville, IN Robert Blake Dahnke, Lafayette, IN Matthew Davidson, Duncan, SC Neal P. Grogan, Battle Ground, IN Bryant Michael Liming, Logansport, IN Jordan Scott Manion, Mendota Brandon Eugene Shults, Toulon
Associate in Applied Science
AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT Richard A. Brummel, Sheffield Matthew Davidson, Duncan, SC Lucas DeClerck, Taylor Ridge Daniel Phillip Dwyer, Abingdon Dylan Endress, Princeville Bryant Michael Liming, Logansport, IN Jordan Scott Manion, Mendota Robert J. Morey, Mineral Robin A. Schaefer, Geneseo AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT-CROP PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY OPTION Brent Earl Ewald, Amboy Clarence Joseph Tatman, Harrington, DE AGRICULTURE MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY Aaron DeMay, Annawan Nicholas Thorndike, Joy AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY Richard A. Brummel, Sheffield Nate Caldwell, Connersville, IN Ryan Colburn, Woodhull Robert Blake Dahnke, Lafayette, IN Kaitlin Morgan Duhigg, Walworth, WI Scott Erickson, Altona Neal P. Grogan, Battle Ground, IN Christopher Johannsen, Rock Falls Bryant Michael Liming, Logansport, IN Jordan Scott Manion, Mendota Chase McCombs, Connersville, IN Brandon Eugene Shults, Toulon Nickilis Stiles, Galva
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Matthew Brian Williams, Cassopolis, MI Joshua M. Zeltwanger, Francesville, IN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR TECHNOLOGY Kyle Chayer, Kewanee Chase Michael Keith, Toulon Christopher Schwigen, Kewanee Philip M. Schwigen, Kewanee EQUESTRIAN SCIENCE Jennifer A. Ball, Delevan, WI Sheldon Brent Barker, Oquawka Katherine Bernard, Leland ● Kayla Renee Bridgman, Ewing, MO Marina Cadle, W. Lafayette, IN Sarah Michelle Campbell, Edinburg <wJoshua Clevenger, Mt. Olive Christine A. Darnall, Geneva Nicole Distler, Jefferson City, MO ● PCrystal L. Drager, Brussels, WI Heather Lynn Graf, Streamwood w Katherine Grimm, Bettendorf, IA w●Brittany Hagemann, Stillman Valley ● wAlexandra L. Johannsen, Rock Falls < Sarah Lewis, Fishers, IN Diane Marie Maroney, Chicago Abigail Denee McCabe, Monticello Jennifer Nicole McLouth, Berwick w George J. Murphy, Ewing, MO Kaitlyn Jane Nielson, Belvidere :PAustin Michael Scholl, Menoken, ND Caryn Scholl, Menoken, ND :PSarah A. Simpson, Dennison Amanda Sonnenberg, Crystal Lake PTori Rae Tobey, Astoria, OR Lydia R. Vigue, Oakhill
Class of 2013
BRAKE SPECIALIST Christopher Schwigen, Kewanee Philip M. Schwigen, Kewanee HORSE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY Kaitlyn Jane Nielson, Belvidere HORTICULTURE ● Tyler Eugene Pierson, Colon, MI LEAD EMPLOYEE ● Russell Anderson, Kewanee Kimberly M. Burwell, Kewanee SWINE PRODUCTION Richard A. Brummel, Sheffield Nate Caldwell, Connersville, IN Robert Blake Dahnke, Lafayette, IN Matthew Davidson, Duncan, SC Kaitlin Morgan Duhigg, Walworth, WI Neal P. Grogan, Battle Ground, IN Bryant Michael Liming, Logansport, IN Brandon Eugene Shults, Toulon WELDING Dakota Dace, Roseville Kristin Nicole Durkin, Kewanee Andy Padilla, Kewanee Bryan Putham, Seaton Clayton Rhett VanStechelman, Kewanee WHEEL ALIGNMENT/ SUSPENSION Jimmy Troy Krizan, Lowell, IN Christopher Schwigen, Kewanee Philip M. Schwigen, Kewanee
Class of 2013
w Jayme Robyn Warner, Verona, WI ● Allison Weber, Dunlap Elizabeth A. Widolff, West Brooklyn GENERAL OCCUPATIONAL AND TECHNICAL STUDIES James H. Ensley, Kewanee HORSE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY Jennifer A. Ball, Delevan, WI Sheldon Brent Barker, Oquawka Marina Cadle, W. Lafayette, IN <wJoshua Clevenger, Mt. Olive ● PCrystal L. Drager, Brussels, WI w Katherine Grimm, Bettendorf, IA <Sarah Lewis, Fishers, IN Abigail Denee McCabe, Monticello Jennifer Nicole McLouth, Berwick w George J. Murphy, Ewing, MO :PAustin Michael Scholl, Menoken, ND :PSarah A. Simpson, Dennison Amanda Sonnenberg, Crystal Lake PTori Rae Tobey, Astoria, OR Erin Lynn Tuntland, Serena Lydia R. Vigue, Oakhill w Jayme Robyn Warner, Verona, WI Elizabeth A. Widolff, West Brooklyn ● Nicole S. Yaddof, Preston, IA HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE Ivory Monica Jeter, Kewanee Arnilour Tuckcora Shaw, Kewanee Carrie Varga, Toulon NURSING ASSOCIATE DEGREE Brynn K. Bradford, Kewanee VISUAL COMMUNICATION Robert Blain Heck, Galva
Associate in Arts Sarah Brody, Kewanee Dalton Butler, Kewanee ● Brigida Castillo, Kewanee Katelynn DeSmit, Neponset China Shanelle Frank, Kewanee Madison Lynn Galloway, Kewanee Miranda M. Gerard, Kewanee Maria Guerrero, Kewanee Gracy Mae Heaton, Galva Ethan Hernandez, Kewanee Tara Lynne Hyett, Aledo
Associate in Science
Caleb Steven Ahrens, Monroe, WI svBrittany Anderson, Galva ●sNicole Ann Balensiefen, Buda Brianna Ball, Kewanee Adam Robert Blair, Kewanee ● Kyle Gordon Blair, Kewanee ● mJake Roland Bloomberg, Berwick Thomas Nathaniel Bond, Kewanee Caroline Meg Booth, Galva Michelle Breckenridge, Kewanee Stephanie A. Cokel, Galva William Harold Coor III, Selma, NC Kyle Copeland, Lafayette Kerry E. Cortes, Galva Kalyn Christine Dailey, Toulon Ashley Elizabeth Davis, Russiaville, IN ●vLaura DeBaillie, Orion Sarah E. DeSchepper, Altona Terrell A. Dixon, Chicago Trenton J. Doherty, Johnson Creek, WI Kristin Nicole Durkin, Kewanee Ethan Ely, Toulon Brandon J. Erickson, Kewanee Nicholas Joseph Fitzsimmons, Vail, IA Mitchell Fristad, Kewanee Zachary Fristad, Kewanee Morgan Ra Gadd, Fishers, IN Jenny R. Gheen, Toulon
Class of 2013 Dustin Jaco, Galva Phillip Johnson, Kewanee Amanda K. Kaiser, Annawan Katie Koning, Annawan Kelsey Koning, Annawan Justin Kyle Leverette, Galva Rebecca L. Marselle, Stoughton, WI Brianna Allyse Melton, Galva Alexandra Mikenas, Kewanee Molly Mirocha, Kewanee 6●Brittney Layne Morgan, Horn Lake, MS ●
Heather Glisan, Wyoming Cassandra S. Gunawan, Neponset ● Brandon Lee Hall, Victoria Summer Leann Hall, Yuma, AZ Emily Hansard, Galva Landon Michael Charles Heaton, Geneseo Samantha Marie Heene, Kewanee Dacota R. Holtkamp, West Point, IA Darcy D. Holtschult, Kewanee Desiree’ Sene’ Howell, Kewanee Andrew S. Huffman, Bluffton, IN Ashlyn Ince, Kewanee s Daniel A. Israel, Kewanee Tayler Jackson, Kewanee Jordan Jensen, El Reno, OK ● Kathryn Parepa Kellstadt, Brimfield Tina Landsiedel-Clarke, Kewanee Seth Allen Landwehr, Kewanee ● mBreanna L. Lawyer, Shirley, IN Landon Lempke, Kewanee ● Nicholas Lempke, Kewanee Justin T. Lillesand, Sheboygan Falls, WI Maxwell Look, Mapleton ● sv Jill Maglio, Kewanee Noah Alexander Mays, Orion Isaak Joseph Mersch, Twelve Mile, IN Sydney Miller, Charlotte, MI
Victoria Jo Nelson, Kewanee ● Hailey Lynne Plum, Kewanee Jessica Ann Redenius, Kewanee v●Shaun P. Robinson, Galva Marcy M. Solomon, Kewanee Melanie E. Stabler, Bradford Brennan Scott Steward, Galva ● Matthew Francis Stoner, Kewanee Teri K. Warner, Kewanee ●
Class of 2013
Chelsea M. Mitro, Cambridge Macy Monroe, Kewanee ● Sara Monson, Manlius Abigail Moraski, Kewanee Kaitlyn Jane Nielson, Belvidere Corey R. Orr, Wyoming Austin Scott Pappan, Prole, IA ● Tyler Eugene Pierson, Colon, MI ● Jessica Marie Reay, Princeville Jonathan D. Rediger, Toulon ● mTimothy Logan Rinehold, Auburn, IN v● Karlee Jo Rylander, Galva Faith Schleich, Monmouth :P●Sarah Schobert, Roanoke, VA ● Amber Lynn Shipe, Waterloo, IN Jarvis Simmons, Bringhurst, IN John H. Simpson, Peoria ● Jake Sloan, Quincy, MI ● wCarrie Somerville, Onslow, IA Jennifer Spears, Galva Corbin Uitermarkt, Kewanee Scarlett VanStechelman, Kewanee Joshua Carl Verscha, Kewanee ● Taylor Michelle Wilkinson, Wyoming Bridget Marie Wirth, Galva Monica Lee Wood, Kewanee ● Jasmine Leigh Wyant, Toulon Summer Zwetkow, Kewanee
l Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor Society of the Two-Year College Note: Phi Theta Kappa graduates may be identified by a gold stole. n Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society Note: Alpha Beta Gamma graduates may be identified by a blue stole with Greek letters or a blue stole with emblem and Greek letters. s Psi Beta, National Honor Society in Psychology for Community and Junior Colleges Note: Psi Beta graduates may be identified by a blue and gold cord. ❖ Sigma Kappa Delta, the English Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges Note: Sigma Kappa Delta graduates may be identified by a green and gold cord. m Academic All-American – Livestock Judging Team : Distinguished Academic All-American – National Horse Judging Team Note: These graduates are identified by the National Horse Judging Team Coaches Association as being in the Top 10 overall at the national level and must have a 4.0 GPA. < Academic All-American – National Horse Judging Team Note: These graduates are identified by the National Horse Judging Team Coaches Association as being in the Top 10 overall at the national level and must have a 3.75 or higher GPA. P Academic All-American – National Horse Show 1st Team Note: These graduates are identified by participating at the national level in at least two shows and achieving a 3.8 or higher GPA. w Academic All-American – National Horse Show 2nd Team Note: These graduates are identified by participating at the national level in at least two shows and achieving a 3.5 or higher GPA. NJCAA Award for Exemplary Academic Achievement Note: These graduates are identified by participating in at least one varsity level athletic season and must have a GPA between 3.60 - 3.79.
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Black Hawk College East Campus Faculty 2012-2013 Professors ADJUNCT FACULTY Alan J. Abbott, Ph.D. Tom J. Akers Christine G. Bachelder, M.A. Tony Allen Darryl J. Beckett, M.S. Amanda M. Attig Aaron J. Callahan, B.S. Kathy J. Bausman Lee E. Denzer, M.S. Katie R. Bitting William J. Good, M.S. James D. Blucker John T. Hartman, M.F.A. Karen K. Brooks Dan E. Hoge, M.S. Chelcei L. Butler Donna A. Irvin, B.S. Kelly S. Camey Andrew C. Larson, M.S. Elizabeth S. Chapman Robert E. Lee, M.S.W. Michael G. Chausse Catherine E. Melear, M.S.Ed. Jo F. Conner Jodee Werkheiser, M.S. Sara R. Conner Rita A. Currier Associate Vickie S. Darwin Professors Joseph P. DeGeorge Jeffry D. Hawes, Ph.D. Bradley L. DeWolfe Bruce S. Smith, B.S. Kaitlan Dinges Toni E. Smith, M.A. Mary K. Ebert Kelly Ellerbrock Assistant Vickie M. Field Professors Andrew Fisher Xixuan H. Collins, Ph.D. Robert C. Fleming Gayle A. Gerard, M.S. Amber R. Fox Kirk L. Watson, M.A. Kathie J. Gibler Gary L. Werkheiser, B.S. Bob A. Grabbe Instructors Jennifer Grebner Jared M. Boyert, B.S. Jay M. Hagaman Charles O. Brown, M.S. Scott D. Harris Drew L. Cotton, M.S. Aaron J. Heartt Eric A. Embree, M.M. Shirley G. Hertz Jason S. Grice, A.A.S. Carla L. Hillman Carla A. Jacquet, B.S. Matthew B. Huber Darcy C. Jeffries, M.A. Cari A. Ingle Jodie M. Robinson, R.N. Roger A. Jepson Katie A. Rushing-Anderson, M.S. Jeremiah Johnston Sharon K. Smith, M.A. Roger W. Johnston Mark L. Washburn, A.W.S. Shane J. Kazubowski Patricia L. Klein Terry D. Lancaster
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Justin M. Landwehr Dale G. Lanning Patricia L. Main Roger J. Mann Dorothy R. Martin Bonnie A. McCommons William J. McCullum Edward Melendez Antonio M. Morgan Lisa M. Nimrick Sonrisa M. Nolan Rita R. Olson Terence M. Patton Ashley Phillips Linda I. Pont Judy K. Post Susan Raley Brooke A. Rumbold Beth Russell Carissa L. Schoffner David W. Schweppe Anna L. Sheahan Jay K. Solomonson Jamie M. Stalf Lisa N. Stisser Anthony C. Strand Jared S. Strode William H. Swatos Corey C. Terwilliger Mallory J. Tolley Jeremy Trill Candace T. Tschappat Christopher Waca Timothy M. Wagner David A. Wallace Shannon E. Westphal Susan Winters Lana M. Wolf Mike S. Yaklich
Board of Trustees
Dorothy W. Beck, Rock Island Tim A. Black, Galva David L. Emerick, Jr., Rock Island Kylee L. Fox, Rock Island Donna M. Frye, Moline John D. McCooley, Rock Island Douglas L. Strand, East Moline David Edge, Student Trustee, Kewanee
Executive Administration
Thomas B. Baynum, Ed.D., President Bettie A. Truitt, Ph.D., Vice President for Instructional Services Leslie Anderson, M.B.A., Vice President for Finance Chanda Dowell, M.S., Vice President for East Campus Richard Vallandingham, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Services
Deans
Kim Armstrong, Ph.D., Assistant Dean for Student Support Services Jeffry Hawes, Ph.D., Interim Dean of Business Development and Technology William McCullum, M.S.S., Assistant Dean of East Campus Betsey Morthland, M.S., Interim Dean of Health Sciences David Murray, M.F.A., Interim Dean of Arts and Humanities Glenda Nicke, M.Ed., Dean of Adult and Continuing Education Kenneth Nickels, M.S., Interim Dean of Math and Sciences Richard Vallandingham, Ph.D., Dean of Students
Black Hawk College East Foundation Board of Directors
Steve Spivey New Windsor, President Doug Parrott Toulon, Vice President Merle Hall Kewanee, Secretary Sandy Dienst Toulon, Treasurer Morgan Gadd Student Representative Linda Simmons Staff Representative
David Emerick, Jr. Trustee Representative, Black Hawk College Board of Trustees Brent Reed, Cambridge ABCA Representative Dennis Aupperle, Princeville ABCA Representative Clint Block, Kewanee Chuck Deahl, Galva Janene Blodgett-Lourdeau, Bishop Hill Steve Becker, Kewanee
Patty Varner, Galva Joe Orwig, Toulon Liz Breedlove Executive Director, Black Hawk College East Foundation Dr. Thomas B. Baynum President, Black Hawk College, Ex Officio Member Chanda Dowell Vice President for East Campus, Black Hawk College, Ex Officio Member 7
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No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Legal Citation: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX). Direct inquires to Dr. Kim Armstrong, Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Dean for Student Support Services, Black Hawk College, Building 1, First Stop Center, 6600 34th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265. Phone 309-796-5006. E-mail: armstrongk@bhc.edu. Students, faculty and staff at Black Hawk College participate in a variety of activities designed to assess and improve student learning and to bring about institutional change. Examples of such activities may include placement testing, surveys, collecting random samples of student work, exit testing, and portfolio evaluation.
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