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1. Acknolegdments
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Content
2. Staff
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3. Seniors
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4. Junior
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5. Sophomores
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6. Freshman
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7. Student Goverment Association
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8. Academic Honor Assembly
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9. Consecration
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10. Fashion Show Glam 2012
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11. College Life
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12. Senior Awards
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13. Chirstmas Dinner And Farewell Dinner
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14. Memoir Seniors
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15. Autographs
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irst and foremost we would like to thank our dear provost, Mathew Anderson, for his unconditional support towards the yearbook and the faith and confidence he had on us to make the yearbook happen. To his lovely assistants, Norma Serrano and Joan Fajardo, for always being there when we had questions or needed last minute help. We would also like to thank our club members that always supported us and were on the scene taking pictures (Daniela Donan, Luis Molina, Brandon Chavarria, Edith Navarro, Martha Espinal, Blanco Jimenez, Oscar Aguado), to the Media Club for taking
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pictures in moments where we couldn’t. Making the yearbook was not an easy task, but we would not take anything back, it was our first time doing this and we learned a lot from this experience.
“If people are trying to bring you down, it only means that you are above them” Unknown
Soooooo “Don’t Stop the Party” –Pitbull.
Betsy Castro & Gabriela Espinoza President & Vice-President.
Some of our Faculty and Staff
Alicia Martinez
Assistant Professor of Business Administration B.S., Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) M.B.A., UCLA
Cathy Cripps
Dr. AlvaroTaboada
Dr. Kenia Halleck
Dr. Maria Elena Humphrey
Director of Retentions Developmental English Instructor B.A., University of California, Riverside M.A., California State University, Los Angeles.
Assistant Professor of Spanish B.A., University of California, San Diego M.A., University of California, San Diego Ph.D., University of California, San Diego
Associate Professor of Social Sciences J.D., Universidad Nacional Aut贸noma de Nicaragua (UNAN) M.A., Tulane University. Ph.D., University of Miami
Chair of the Department of Psychology Instructor of Psychology B.A., Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) M.A., KenyattaUniversity Ph.D., Universidad Mariano G谩lvez de Guatemala
Ian Roustan
Ignacio Arana
Patricia Belli
Patrick Werner
Chemistry B.S., University of Mobile - LAC M.Sc., Ruprecht-KarlsUniversitat Heidelberg, Germany
Art B.A., Loyola University B.A. Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) M.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute
English B.A., GardnerWebb University M.A., GardnerWebb University
Director of Institutional Effectiveness Business Law Instructor B.A., Michigan State University M.A., Michigan State University J.D., Wayne State University
Barbara Mathes-Abuanza
Bethany Vilchez
Bruce W. Griffin
Developmental English Lecturer B.S., State University of New York M.Sc., Ohio University
Developmental English B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University M.A., University of San Francisco
Dr. Carlos Sevilla
Dr. Daniel Wesley
Dr. Juan Bosco Cuadra
Dean of Academics Economics Instructor B.A., University of Hawaii M.A., Stanford University Ph.D., Stanford University
Instructor of Psychology B.A., University of California, Berkeley M.A., California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego Ph.D., California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego
Instructor of Theology B.S., Liberty University M. St. University of Oxford Ph.D. Cand., University of Oxford
Assistant Professor of Philosophy / B.A., Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica (UACA) M.A., Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica (UACA) / Ph.D., Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Dr. Silvia Vallecillo
Emilia L. Bermudez
Francisco Borgen
Juan Carlos Amador
Martin Ibarra
Mathew Anderson Provost Philosophy Instructor B.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville M.A., Pontifical Institute, Gannon University Ph.D. Cand.,VrijeUniversiteit, Holland/Institute of Christian Studies, Canada
Roberto Aburto
Salvador Lopez
Spanish B.A., Universidad Autónoma de Nicaragua (UNAN) M.A., Universidad Autónoma de Nicaragua (UNAN) Ph. D., Latin American Literature, Tecana American University (TAU-USA) Communication B.A., Instituto Tecnológico y Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. B.A., Universidad Católica “Redemptoris Mater” (UNICA) M.S., Universidad de Navarra. Post Graduate Studies, The George Washington University
Assistant Professor of Mathematics B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo Postgraduate Studies, University of South Carolina
Dean of Students Theology Instructor B.Phil., Ave Maria College of the Americas Masters in Theological Studies, Institute for Pastoral Theology, AMU
Instructor of Computer Information Systems B.A., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua M.Sc., The Pennsylvania StateUniversity
Instructor of Business Administration B.S., Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI) M.S., Universidad RamonLlull, Spain M.P.A., Harvard University
Mathematics B.S., Civil Engineering, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua B.S., Mathematics, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua M.Sc., Physics, University of Texas at El Paso, Texas, USA
9 Aminta Nicole Perez Cruz Major: Business Adminitrarion Minor: Global Business
Thanks God for this journey! For what I’ve learned; what I did, and for the people I met. You gave strength and comfort in moments of need. You showed me unconditional love through my own family and friends. Thanks to my grandpa and my mom, you make it possible :)
Ana Cecilia Morales Lacayo Major: Business Administration Final Thought:
“May today mark the beginning of many new joys and accomplishments… and a continuation of all of the good things that we have already achieved.”
Ana Gómez
Major: Business Administration Minor: International Business
My graduation is a gift from God to me. I dedicate it to my family and my son.
Angel Salinas
Major: Business Administration Minor: Finance
College was absolutely the time of my life thanks to my family and friends. I will never forget that graduation is only a concept. In real life every day we graduate. Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day. Ifyou can graspthat, youwillmake a difference
10 Angel Sandoval Pina Major:
Conversion or to achieve goals are not the smooth, easy-going process some men seem to think... It is hard and wounding work but it is worthwhile.
Astrid Carolina Mendieta Major: Business Administration Minor: Marketing & Psychology
I owe this to God and my family for having supported me always! Thanks! Some people made in impact in my life and will always have them in my heart. To my “Babies”, my brothers: thanks for sharing with me by far the best 4.5 years of my life. Love U, I wish everyone the best.
Astrid Valle
Major: International Relations & Politics Minor: Business “Jesus love you and so do I” – F. Robert Rindos Be not afraid, you are not alone.
Bydia Manzanares
Major: Business Administration Minor: International Business & Management
“When I graduate from high school, I read a quote from a famous philosopher “the only thing i know is that I know nothing” Then I decided to enter to Ave Maria to change that, but I couldntjaja ... In other words i am greatfull for the experience and charished memories thank God and family for everything! “
11 Claudia Deras
Major: Business Administration
Getting to this point of my life makes me realize how far I have gone. Thank you Dad! Without you this wouldn’t be possible! I dedicate this to my family, friends and specially God! Class of 2013 here we go!!
Cristian Canales
Major:BusinessAdministration Minor: Marketing
Doy gracias a Dios y a mi familia por ayudarme a alcanzar este logro. Agradezco igualmente a los Seniors 2013…mis marketing partners y a la Pandilla de Don Gato por su valiosa amistad que me brindaron estos años. Bendiciones y éxitos a todos en sus futuros trabajos.cate this to my family, friends and specially God! Class of 2013 here we go!!
Daniel Muniz Ubau
Major: International Relations & Politics
The method of political science is the interpretation of life; its instrument is insight, a nice understanding of subtle, unformulated conditions. (Woodrow Wilson). And last but not least never forget... Si vispacem, para bellum! Thisisjustthebeginning.
Denisse Nazarena Hernandez Quiroz
Major: Business Administration
I just want to thank God for giving me the opportunity to finish this stage in my life, and for putting on my way little angels—my friends. I also want to thank my mom, dad, and sister for supporting me every day... This is just a new beginning!!! Thisisjustthebeginning.
12 Eduarda Davila
Major: Business Administration Minor: Management
Dios, familia, profesores, y amigos muchas gracias. No hay palabras para expresar esta increíble experiencia de Ave Maria que me llevo en mi corazón. Decir adiós a mi segundo hogar y familia. Increíblemente el tiempo pasa rápido, hace cuatro anos no tenia idea cuanto iba amar, experimentar y vivir aquí.
EgonMaranhao A.K.A Grandpa Gotti Major: Business Administration Minor: Marketing
I am out of here, I have seen so many people come and go now is my turn. Thanks to all that had my back during this long long ride. I have learned so much like… Peace Out Ni***s!
Enrique Octavio Espinoza Fajardo
Major: Business Administration Minor: Management
I thank all people that supported me on this path of my life. Friends and Family by staying next to me on difficult times. You all will be remembered
Eugenia Mercedes Ibarra Major: Business Administration Final Thought:
I want to give thanks to God for giving me the opportunity to study here, to my family for they support they gave me in those difficult moments, to my friends La Pandilla de Don Gato that built with me special moments that I will never forget, and finally to my professors that shared their wisdom with us.
13 Gloriana Sarai Diaz Olmedo
Major: International Relations and Politics
Giving my best to God is what has given me strength and the best memories in Ave Maria because as I wait upon the lord I grow stronger.
Greysell Daniela Tinoco Major: Business Administration Minor: Finance
I want to thank God beacuase He let me finish this journey. Papi and Mami this is not mine, but yours. Kiara and Gabriela I love you with all my heart. Papito, I know that in heave you are celebrating this with me. And last but not least my Pandilla de Don Godo, college would’ve never been the same without you! I’ll never forget all our crazy memories, you made my life so much easier here.
Heidy Moncada
Major: International Relations and Political Science
When I look back and see all the great and wonderful achievements that I have conquered during my time here, I will only think to thank all the people who have wanted to see me succeed; my parents for their support and love, my friends for ever leaving my side, my unique and brilliant professor Dr. Taboada, and overall God for illuminating my path.
Ingrid Baltodano
Major: Business Administration
I thank my creator for waking me up everyday with the breath of life, and i thank my mother and sister Giovanna for supporting me unconditionally, and La Pandilla De Don Gato for the best times together. I could only say that this merit is not only mine but my beloved family.
14 Irlanda Florales M.
Major: Business Administration/ Finance Final Thoughts:
My journey in Ave Maria has finally come to an end, so I would like to give thanks primarily to God, who made this possible. Secondly, to my parents for their unconditional support throughout this process. Finally, I would like to thank my professors, who were essential for my superior education
Jackelyn Laguardia
Major: International Relations & Political Science. Minor: Business Administration
My times in Ave Maria have been an overwhelming experience of pleasant thoughts, memories and happiness. I would like to thank my parents for always pushing me forward success, my husband for his love and patience, and God for shining his enlightenment on me. I am forever and thankful & blessed to have experienced such beautiful moments during my time being.
Jessica Cruz
Major Business Admin Minor: Marketing
There is no word to express how grateful I am for the unconditional love, wisdom and support God and my parents have been giving to me through all these years. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.� Eleanor Roosevelt
Jonys Joel Rodriguez Molinarez Business Administration Minor: Finance
I am happy for achieving one of my goals. I want to thank God, my parents, and my brother Edwin who have been with me at any moment. I dedicate this graduation to God who has never left me alone and the Virgin Mary for her blessings.
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Juan Monjarrez
Major: Business Administration Minor: Marketing
It has been a long way but finally I made it, now I am ready for my next journey…Life!!!
Julio Tiusanen
Major: Business Administration Minor: Finance
“Think for yourself, question authority.” – T.L
Karen Michelle Zeledon Roca Major: Psychology
The experiences you live in college, you cannot live them anywhere else. I found friends, best=friends, crushes, a boyfriend, drama, haters, great teachers, good people… and most importantly Parties!!! I would never change coming to Ave Maria, and I want to thank everyone for making this experience a worth living one! Thank you.
Karol Medrano
Major: Business Administration
I want to thank my dear father for he was the person whom always supported me during these 4 and a half years. Love you with all my heart dad. P.S. Love college, love the friends that I made, and love having found myself.
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Magdalicia Castillo Barrantes Major: Business Administration Minor: International Business
Marcela Solorzano Major: Business Administration
Agradezco a Dios y a mi familia por haber coronado mi carrera. En estos cuatro años supere obstaculos, aprendi de mis debilidades y afianze mis fortalezas. Estoy lista para enfrentar nuevos retos!
Maria Gabriela Espinoza Jimenez
Major: Business Admin. with minors in Finance & Global Business
AMULAC has been the most amazing adventure of them all and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. Thanks to God, my parents, and broder, my friends, and my professors I growth (academically and spiritually) to be the person I am now. “Do your best, ask if needed, do research, never give up, and never settle for less.” It works for me.
Mariela Carcache
Major: Business Administration
I did everything through Him who gave me strength. Mom, dad and my little angel Adonis, I hope to be the reason behind your smile. Thank you all for your support. Dear classmates, stand tall and with strength, just go there and be in your own wonderful way
17 Mellissa Martinez Villanueva
Major: Business Administration Minor: Finance
After finishing this journey, I want to thank God for helping me complete one of my goals. I want to dedicate this accomplishment to my family that has always been there for me. Thanks to my friends and The New Covenant household for all the memories in Ave Maria.
Mildred Ferrey Vega
Major: Business Administration with concentration in Finance
I want to give thanks to God for giving me the opportunity of being here at Ave Maria which taught me many things besides classes, to MI PANDILLA DE DON GATO who have been with me always through this way (LOVE YOU) and my parents because without them I wouldn’t make it.
Nelly Garcia
Major: Business Administration
Ave Maria was the perfect adventure for me. The date we all were waiting for is finally here. I thank God for brought me here and give me the opportunity to know such a amazing people who lived with me the adventure of these 4 years and a half. I can say I have the honor to keep my unforgettable friends, memories, and learning in my heart. Love you mom and dad, without you this dream would be impossible. Guys, this is just the beginning of something great is about to happen. Be patient, thankful, and never give up....”Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail”. Class 2013, we did it! :D
Nestor John Molina Jr. Major: Business Administration Minor: Management
Another challenge in my life has been accomplished. Happily, I’m moving forward marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one. Graduation is such an honor for me; an honor that was possible with the intervention of God who undoubtedly guided me and putted individuals to help me come this far. I want to express my gratitude to my parents who have truly blazed their own trails and set an example for me. Without them, I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish this, thanks for
your unconditional support and for believing in me. I also want to thank my sister, Cesar, my friends and all those individuals who have helped me along my way. You undergraduates, don’t be trapped by dogma, don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your inner voice and most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.
18 Oscar Aguado
Major: Business Administration Minor: Finance It’s been 4 years, I know people might say that’s nothing, but these past 4 year have been amazing and will forevermore be in my mind as some of the greatest memories even thou there are more to come. If there is anything I can leave to the up and coming generation is this: College is like a fountain of knowledge, Come and drink it up!
Roberto Javier Flores Major: Psychology
“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” – Friedrich Nietzche What is your why? Meditate upon it, apply it, and you’ll see you will achieve things you never thought possible in this life.
Robin Miranda
Major: Business Administration/ Minor in Finance & Intl. Busn.
I would like to thank my friends (Los Babies and Las Aguilas) for showing me what college is all about. You live college once, so go out on a Tuesday when got an exam on Wednesday and remember to party to the max!! never thought possible in this life.
Roger E. Vanegas Castellon
Major: Business Administration
“Live as you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever, and dream like the seniors of the class 2013, since all they can imagine becomes real.”
19 Rommel Alexander Aragon Sanchez Major: Final Thought:
Studying at Ave Maria turned out being the most challenging but rewarding experience I’ve ever lived. “Be strong and courageous; Don’t be afraid; Don’t be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’’ This Bible’s quote kept me walking forward. Thanks God, we got it.
Ruth Acevedo
Major: Business Admin. / Economics
AMULAC gave me the greatest gift of all… My friends.
Sandibell Vargas Rivas
Major: Business Administration/ Minor Finance
I want to thank God for He is the one who has helped me to achieve this goal. Besides, I cannot forget the effort my parents did to support my studies at Ave Maria. My daughter is the driving force that helps me to go on, and to not give up when hard times come. Finally, thanks to La Pandia de Don Gato: Friends that were always there for me.
Tahiri Diaz Chavez
Major: Business Administration Minor: Marketing & International Business Another chapter of my life has come to an end but my journey is just beginning. First of all, I want to thank God for giving me the opportunity to reach my goal my family, friends and all the people I meet through these 4 years. Wemadeitclass 2013
20 Wiron Abad Valladares PĂŠrez Major: Business Administration Minor: Finance
I thank God for always giving me the strength to move on, thanks to my parents for their support and the sacrifices they made for me to be who I am, and thanks to my girlfriend for giving me her unconditional support to fight for my goals. Thank you Ave Maria!
Amy Eileen Zamora Beckjorami Stefany Chamorro
Daniela Maria Donan
Eddy Omar Lopez
Floridelmy Guardado
Francis Dayana Chavez
Jadhiel Regina Montoya
Jeannette Josephine Mora
Jessy Nicolle Torres
Katia Nicole Urcuyo
Kimberlly Francella Hurtado Maury Rubi Navarrete
Olga Karina Mejia
Saray Socorro Morejon
William Jose Falla
Yulia Guadalupe Loredo
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“la causa se viste de moda” This glamorous event was intended to help collect fund for the Mission Trip Club and Pastoral life, so they can go help Communities in Nicaragua of low resources. This fashion show and run way was structured and directed by Mario Aguilar, whose dream is to one day be a fashion designer. This event was hosted by the exotic Eveling Lambert and el “Rebelde” Poncho Bombon from TN 8. Designers such as Erick Bendaña, Kohar and stores around Nicaragua united to help the cause, even Miss Nicaragua 2012 Farah Eslaquit came to showsupport. This was definitely a proud moment in Ave Maria University Latin American Campus. La Cause se Viste de moda fashion show brought a lot of glamor to Ave Maria and helped a lot of families in Nicaragua.
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1. Best smile:
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14. Smarty pants
Mark Rivera
26. Drama queen
Ochy Montoya
27. Beach body
2. Best laugh
15. Party animal
EddaDavila
Angel Sandoval Magdalicia Castillo
3. Class Clown
16. Senior forever
28. Most creative
4. Best couple
17. The best group of friends
29. The most talented
Osmar J. Lawrence Juan Monjarrez
Irlanda Morales y Danny Ubau 5. Biggest Flirt
Karol Medrano
6. Prettiest Eyes
Karinna Fuentes
7. Most Stylish
Rosa Italia Porras 8. Best Hair
Karinna Fuentes 9. Best Athlete
Guillermo Orellana 10. Loudest Voice
Gabriela Espinoza
11. The most likely to succeed
Angel Salinas
12. The most likely to get married first
Jackelyn Laguardia
13. The shyest one
Ana Lucia Gutierrez NestorSantamaria
Egon Maranhao
Los Babies: Angel, Danny, Claudia G, Ruth, Hazel, Wiron, Ana G, Irlanda, Ana Cecilia, Robin, Marcos, Osmar, Gabo
Carolina Mendieta Astrid Valle
30. The humanitarian senior
Astrid Valle
31. Biggest brain
18. The holiest
Gabriel fernandez
19. The Hater
32. Most likely to go to jail Heidy Moncada &
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Michelle Anzoategui 20. The nicest senior
Nestor Santamaria
21. Teacher’spet
Danny Ubau
22. The biggest transformation
Ruth Acevedo
23. The biggest asset
Greysell Tinoco
24. Biggest ego
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25. Biggest slacker
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Edda Davila
33. Social Butterfly
Gabriela Espinoza
34. Youngest graduate in history of amulac
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35. The most stalker
Edda Davila
36. Most photogenic
Carolina Mendieta
37. Biggest gossiper
Juan Monjarrez
38. Naturally Drunk
Edda Davila
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