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ORDER OF CEREMONY
Introductory Musical Selections Processional National Anthem*
Welcome
Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 Composed by Sir Edward Elgar
Alumni Association Greetings
Dr. Bernard Oliver Dean, School of Education Dr. Diane E. White Dean, School of Health Sciences
Dr. Jann L. Joseph President
Dr. Teresa Winterhalter Dean, School of Liberal Arts
Eric Thomas, Jr.
Dr. Chavonda Mills Dean, School of Science and Technology
Dr. Jann L. Joseph
Commencement Address Presentation of Gift
Dr. Tyler Yu Dean, School of Business
The Star-Spangled Banner Composed by Francis Scott Key Performed by Janae Gray
Graduate Reflections Introduction of Guest Speaker
Presentation of Degree Candidates Dr. George S. Low Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Provost
Hank Stewart Poet Laureate Naiya Patel President, Student Government Association Tom Willard, ’11 Vice Chair, Alumni Association Board
Persons with disabilities requiring assistance with seating, please see an usher.
Conferral of Degrees
Dr. Jann L. Joseph
Presentation of Diplomas
Dr. Jann L. Joseph
Georgia Gwinnett College Alma Mater* Closing Recessional
*Audience is requested to stand.
Performed by Janae Gray Dr. Jann L. Joseph Triumphal March from Aida Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
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Congratulations, Georgia Gwinnett College Class of 2022! These past two years have been remarkable, and each of you deserves every accolade and outpouring of well wishes for today’s accomplishment. Your diploma represents the breadth of knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives you gained at GGC that will lay the foundation for a successful life. And remember, you did all of this and earned your diploma during a pandemic. To earn a college degree is an impressive achievement, and I encourage each of you to reflect on the fact that the challenges you surmounted make you more resilient and better prepared for what comes next in your journey. We are very proud of you, and we look forward to hearing about your successes. I personally look forward to meeting you at future events hosted by the GGC Alumni Association. Through the conveniences of modern technology, we have gathered together here in the arena, as well as online from across the region, state and even the world to celebrate and honor YOU! Your determination to succeed is an inspiration to all present and future Grizzlies. Go be great! Dr. Jann L. Joseph President
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C A N D I D AT E S F O R G R A D U AT I O N
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MAJOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Nicholas Chase Abrams s
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Logan Jesse Aderhold Maya Jasmine Alibudbud s Tyson Aranda Aviance Azeez Thomas Bacot Plamen Petrov Bayraktarski Brent Beck Gabriella Charice Bell William James Bennett Indira Beresford s Amari K. Blackman Rufus McGine Bledsoe III F Hannah Elizabeth Blumen Alejandro Bocanegra Sebrina Iuliana Bogde Elia Hanna Boutros s Shayla Lenae Bradley Amish Brahmbhatt Elizabeth Anne Brown Jamel Shelton Brown F Jamie David Buice
Cory Andrew Burchfield
Paul Antone Faria
Grace Mallory James
Michael Steven Burns Jr.
Latikka S. Fields Byrd
Natalie Giselle Joa
Ivey Marie Burrell
Estephany Gissell Flores Turcios
Alan Joseph
Valentino Raul Caratini
Erin Jean Franklin
Laura Fernanda Juvencio
Isham William Carroll
Akilah Shade Frazer s
Weissou Kaba
Zachary Ryan Coggins
Gaetan Gachelin
Shayla Shantrice Kanoy
Oulematou Coly
Jennifer Elizabeth Garcia F
Matthew Thomas Kelly
Bailey Corrine Converse
Michelle Carolina Garcia
Mohammad Hassan Khalil
Yasmin Crispin
Reynaldo Arturo Garcia F
Farhana Quddus Khan
Jamie Nichole Cruz
Natalia Johana Gaviria
Zaki Mohammad Khan F
Ammar Cuskovic
Brayon Emilio Gomez Alvarenga
Chantasia Di’Amber Knox
Colin Wingfield Davis
Sheryl Lissandra Gonzalez
Dani Kong
Brieanna Faith Dechesere
Sofia Gonzalez
Jeremy Joseph Koovakada
Brandon J. Diaz F
Christian Oron Gordon
Alajhia Marí¬ Labega
Cecere M. Djane
Myriah Victoria Graham F
Toni Marie Larsen
Tommy Phu Ngoc Do F
Devonjay Angelo Grant
Christopher John Layton
Emi Do Chau s
Maalique Kiamo Green
An Hoang Hoa Le F
Vy Doc s
Regainia Renee Greene
Sarah Annalea Leines
George McGowan Drewry
Sarina Nicole Grove
Michelle Elizabeth Lewis
Lesly Joanna Duran F
Cesar Alejandro Gutierrez
Rebecca Marie Llena
Amanda Kate Elder
Jin Han
Ana Karla Lopez Castro
Samantha Si Ying Entrekin s
Sydney Harris
Stephanie Lucia Lucas
Joshua Glenn Erikson
Paola Hernandez F
Aaron Hopkins Fanning
Adis Hidanovic Emily Elizabeth Hite Karon Amoy Holness s Assata Louise Hughes
List and academic standing at press time. F Cum laude l Magna cum laude s Summa cum laude n Honors Program v Awarded Posthumously
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Themba Mike-Jr Machila F
Jason E. Paredes F
Cameron Jerold Singer
Ann Vanessa Magerova-Szczechura
Dhruvi Patel
James Singley
Rhian McNeal Mann
Venessa Peart F
Anna Skachkova
Alexis Sean Mayer
Venice Peart
Santiago Martin Soria Estala
Noemi Esperanza Mayorga
Matthew Pierre
William Ryan Stephenson
Karla Renee McClure
Salomey Prah F
Joseph Doss Stubbs
Christian Lucas McDaniel s
Brandon Thomas Proctor
Jaidyn Nicole Studdard
Edmond W. McDonald
Mahnoor Rahman
Ellie Todd F
Courtney Michelle Merth
Genesis Laura Ramos Revillat F
Jazmin Alexis Troy
Jazzmyne Sherrí Mitchell
Chaesarae D. Redmond
Shurama Maryori Tubillas F
Saeid Mohammadi F
Cristian Hernandez Retana
Makena Nicole Tucker
Jeanelle Antoinette Moncrieffe
Luis Abel Retana
Kaelyn Lusah Lu Vang F
Sofia Montiel Gonzalez
Isra Usmani Riaz
Suzanne Marie Vasquez s
Manuel Madalin Morafcsik
Katelyn Montine Ricks
Anesa Vejzagic
Livingston Lloyd Morris
Claudia Esperanza Rios F
Kacey Mai Vo l
Firdaus Muna
Gabrielle Iola Robinson
Pavlo Vyshnevskyy F
Landon B. Murray
Matisha Robinson
Piper Corey Wagner
Jackson Keith Myers
Eduardo Rodriguez
Edward Porter Watkins, Jr.
Miguel Angel Navarro Jr.
Nicole I. Rodriguez
Gina Christine White
Chakrya Nem
Meraris Elizabeth Romero
Jason A. Whitfield
Yen Nhi Thi Nguyen
Kyle Benjamin Ross
Awjuan Lee Wicker
Precious O. Nkwocha
Amaris Saivon Ryals
Juston Tyler Wiggins
Shawna Rachele Noonan
James H. Ryan
Kay-Ali Wilson
Alec Padilla Mendez
Matthew Omar Saadut
Ajeane Janelle Woolridge F
Jean Paul Sang
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION SCHOOL OF EDUCATION MAJOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Allison Allen Hannah Anita Ashmeade F Catherine Nicolle Barrera F Desmond Sky Batchelder n
Maira Patricia Beltran s Cierra Therese Bishop Alexis Elizabeth Blackmon F Tori Leanne Bragg Kendall Danielle Brown Madison Belle Brown Jilliana Angela Yvette Burris Mariana Castro Mendez Melissa Abigail Cope s Vanessa Cortez l Marlene Covarrubias Mary Tram Anh Dang Kathryn Thomas Davis Megan Elaine Ebers F Madison Ann Furbush Vanessa Garcia-Arguello s
Jameson Christian-Lee Schaeffer
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Christopher Elijah Gilmore
Kellie Cobb Mercer
Alisha Shante Taylor F
Ashley M. Gonzalez
Kayla Mullen l
Margarita Tellez Diaz
Shelby Jeannine Gragg F
Lee Ann Nelson l
Krystal Lilian Terei F
Kaitlynn Suzanne Green
Allison McNeilly Nobles l
Raquel Torres s
Kayla Simone Greer
Aleah Corrin Novell s
Jonathan Vargas F
Abbey Mae Haney
Jasmin Orellana Garcia l
Megan Soo Wall
Madison Kristine Hemmings
Daniela Osae
Katelyn Brooke Willey s
Karen Hernandez l
Mackenzie Lynn Peacock
Rachel Elizabeth Yates l
Erin Kylie Hosch F
Juan Jose Pena
Milagros Zumaran
Chelsea Jean Hunt
Michelle Lee Pettit F
Holly Elizabeth Janco s
Ngan My Phong s
Meghan Elizabeth Johnson F
Alondra Ramirez s
Valeria Michell Juarez
Amayrani Ramirez Garcia s
Mary Catherine Kelly
Beatriz Ramos Roblero F
Taylor Lee King l
Cheyenne Nicole Robertson
Emily Mae Lackey
Heather Lauren-Ashley Sewick
Melanie Rochelle Landinez s
Cecilia Shiver
Hailey Elizabeth Lenhardt F
Lakenya Shawana Simmons
Lisa Kay Levengood s
Medina Sinanovic
Paola Isabella Lomeli F
Madelaine Ivey Smith
Nylah Kiana Lowe
Sarah Elizabeth Smith F
Brianna C. Mack F
Eryn Annette Stepp
Jessica Mandujano
Madison Nicole Stidham
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION SCHOOL OF EDUCATION MAJOR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION Dinah Naa Koshie Akrong F Wendy Michelle Arnoux F Tiara Marie Carrillo n
Charity Obianuju Eghaghe Mikayla Eloise Ganues Debra Jean Gayle-McCrone Natalie Greaves l
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION SCHOOL OF EDUCATION MAJOR IN MIDDLE GRADES
Caden Bryce Hancock
Lakeisha Crystal Cash
Autumn Dawn Brooke Mitchell
Jessica Marie Dunnagan F Shenell K. Worrell Hanna Carolyn Wright
Elvia Martinez Kallie Marissa Mclendon Emina Mednolucanin s
List and academic standing at press time. F Cum laude l Magna cum laude s Summa cum laude n Honors Program v Awarded Posthumously
Katherine Elizabeth Hargette Meredith Ann Klajbor Kyrie Eleison Mendonca F Gracie Joy Morgan F Brandy Nicole Murray Maycen Joely Piehl Barbara Quartey-Papafio F Andrew Nicholas Reynolds l Ellie-Megan Schramm Christopher Earl Taylor Anna Martine Treadwell Lynn Jeanette Winslow Amanda Carolyn Young
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES MAJOR IN NURSING Elizabeth Bahena
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Aysja Cymon Rose
Brenten Christian Preston
Sara Sneha Stephen F
Syed Muhammad Saqib Qadri
Shanya Adeana Inez Stoute F
Rodrigo Ramirez Garcia
Alexis Yer Yang
Deonitra Richea Reeves Valea Yvette Kayla Richards F
Alegré Ariel Bailey Julia Olga Bangean F Andrea Cheyann Boyer F Mark Anthony Bradley F Autumn Lea Burgess F Amanda Rae Byrd Jacqueline Catalan-Reyes l Gavin Tiberias Fischer Sydney Willhite Forth F Stacy Michelle Gonzalez Noemi Carolina Guzman Ortega F Evan Reed Hatcher s Blessy S. Jose l Jordan Leeanne King F Alyssa Brianne Kuroski F Lauren Nicole Manuel F Jessin T. Mathew s Christelle Lelo Mbueno s Laura Colleen Peters Marleen Romero F
BACHELOR OF ARTS SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR IN CINEMA & MEDIA ARTS PRODUCTION
Robyn Alyssa Rogers
BACHELOR OF ARTS SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR IN ENGLISH WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION Sara Elizabeth Brockmann Emily Anne Hollis Kaitlyn Paige Lawson F
Ali Fabiola Salcedo Javier Alexander Solorzano, Jr.
Jason Scott Lee F
Ariel Nicole Thomas
Jennifer Ruby Nava
Jose Guadalupe Cambron-Tovar
BACHELOR OF ARTS SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR IN ENGLISH
BACHELOR OF ARTS SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR IN HISTORY
Briana Jade Chung s
Andres Javier Beeco
Chelsie Isodora Benitez
Gerald Bryan Arroyo Eiryana La’Shay Tyiss Bennett Katrina L. Bui
Denzel G.M. Coley Desirae Alexis Diaz Victor Daniel Duque Eric Dwayne English, Jr. Brandyn A. Forrester Jack F Colby Tyler Hawkins Shylecia Falle Horton Morgan Taylor Humphrey Jaylah Sakai Johnson John Joseph Myers Alexander H. Parrish
Gabrielle Joy Clawson F Madison Lea Coleman s Brianna Nicole Crowe F Rahul Christopher David l Aubrey Lee Denning
Kobe Thomas Buckley Donovan Tate Dickson Gabriel Alexander Hyche Morgan Alexandria Miller Michael R. Milstein
Areeon Starr Foreman
Samantha Ashley Morgan
Maria Genovese s Emily Grace Morris s
Justin Alexander Best F
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Jamie Melyn Partridge Katie Maria Rakestraw F
Chase Erin Rehak Aryn Ruiz l
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Sophie Temba
Tatyana Joy Teuta Juan Antonio Toro-Diaz
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BACHELOR OF ARTS SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR IN HISTORY WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Ansly Giselle Garcia Hernandez
Morgan Leigh Allen
Gregory Grant, Jr.
James Thomas Hoffman l
Robert Edwin Hamby F
Ryan Sean Kell F
Amy Montalvo-Pichardo
Ariana Lopez
Hunter Payne Mosley
Monique Nicole McDaniel
Stephany Michelle Munoz Lopez
Bryan Alfredo Mendez
Merseigne Yav Mutombo
Joy Katarina Mertzig
Megan Ann Rosenthal
Maricarmen Mora Estrada
Demone Thomas Webb
Oo Myar
John C. Wiemels s
Deja C. Nickie
Adjoua Darina Yavo
Kaylynn Paola Pillco
Bianca Madeline Balbuena Abigail Robin Booth Andrew Michael Chabot s Rosendo Fernandez F Joshua Thomas Ledford s Neirlyn Marie Mendez Jacqueline Meza Jesse William Moore l Patrick Joshua Moran F
Leo Simon Tunich F Nahomy Alejandra Valencia l Jenny Marie Victor F
Matthew Gerard Henderson F
Tyler Andrew Poplin
Christopher Dallas Mullaney Arianna Rose Spencer s
LC Gosey III
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Albert Filip Putureanu Kaya Akwe Ross Madison K. Sanders Chance Anthony Scott
Joel Andrade III
Jevon Euguene Shorter
Gayla Susanne Barrett s
Rani Leigh Wade
Derrickal Bell Jr.
Chyana Shawn Watts
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND AGING SERVICES Emmanuella Asare Camille N. Beach Kaija Michaela Andre Burton Shanesha Sharise Cunningham Leslie Garcia Leonardo l Chelsea Ann Hopper Mackeesha Jno-Charles Rheagan Victoria Lamphier F Bianca Marie Milton-Garcia Oluwakemi Odususi Jasmine M. Powell Angela Sejdic Madison Paige Stevens David Emanuel Taylor F Eric Charles Thomas, Jr. s Heather Westerfield Erreannau L. Zellous
Jada Alexia Bennett
Alicia Zendejas
Kenedy Marie Benson
Ashley Guadalupe Zuniga Mendez
Tyler Marie Buckner F Damonique Danroy Chambers F Mia Cortes
List and academic standing at press time. F Cum laude l Magna cum laude s Summa cum laude n Honors Program v Awarded Posthumously
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
Jordan D. Jackson
Lavanya Tammali
Klaudia Beatriz Figueroa F
Morgan Mattiana Jackson
Ernest Tate
Thanhxuan N. Gravely F
Aliyah Jewell
Salombria Darielle Thomas
Felicia Symone Hamilton
Andi Abbey s
Katelyn A. Johnson
Maxwell Tipton Vickery
Ivey S. Johnson
DollyJean M. Andrade l
Tammie Niccole Johnson
Elijah Matungulu Vuma
Santara Denise Jones
Fathyna Ascencio-Clarke
Victoria Camille Johnson s
Chyana Shawn Watts
Yeji Kang s
Abigail Barron F
Rahael Remato Lee
Natalie Romrell Webster
Ghazel Jawaid Khan F
Jaine Barron
Damani Lorenzo Lewis
Micah Peter Zaremsky F
Leslie Agyare Kumi
Billy Bennett F
Madison Lee Martin l
Raelin McKenzi Bonner
Brent Reed McMinn
Makayla Janae Branch
Nicolette A. McNish-Campbell F
Jordyn Nicole Brown
Daisy Noemi Mendez
Amber Isabel Burgess s
Sarah Elisabeth Miller
Tyler Renee Campbell
Joyce Daya Montes
Rafaella Simonet Carcamo Landa
Jenny Montoya s
Anna Leah Doe
Samuel Morales
Amra Maat Donaldson
Cooper Jared Morgan
Brooke Anna Evans
Vanessa Iridian Palma
Ashley Elaine Farmer
Yesenia Pelayo Rangel F
Jessica Fernandes
Elizabeth Savanna Perez s
Laquanze Moesha Fortson
Zaire Alexandria Pettibone
Alex John Fraser
Smyrna Eveline Previlon
Morgan Jazzmon Frazier
Lourdes Ramirez F
Ellie C. Friese F
Rachel Anne Redmond
Autumn Aliyah Green
Jayda Alexis Reid
Naima Malacki Hampton
Brittany Lynne Robinson l
Nancy Elizabeth Hernandez s
Moriah Michelle Roundtree
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Jordi Said Lainez F BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MAJOR IN BIOLOGY David Adelman Ifeanyichukwu Michael Aniekwe s Taylor Quinn Baker Hajar Miloud Bourouiss Nickeisha Stacy-Ann Bowen Sherease Tiffanae` Carpenter Christian Odir Claros Hunter Reed Conover F Laila Khaled Daoud Katie Davenport F Kotryna Diktonaite Alberto Espinoz
Maria Camila Mantilla F Estefani Martinez Zaria D. McCray F Junisa Zoraida Montes de Oca F Nancy Vy Nguyen Tuyet-Ngan X. Nguyen s Oscar David Ordonez Naiya Shaileshkumar Patel s
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Nghi T. Phan s Syed Zainulabedin Qadri Anya G. Riggins Yaricsa Andrea Rivera Davila s Emanuela Rostas s Diana Lissette Serrano l Dipal Shah Gregory Paul Singleton
List and academic standing at press time. F Cum laude l Magna cum laude s Summa cum laude n Honors Program v Awarded Posthumously
C A N D I D AT E S F O R G R A D U AT I O N
Nicole Solano F Isabel Sabina Tavera F An Nu Thien Tran Christian A. Vinson Thanh Nhat Vy Vu F Meredith Rose Warren Nouzong Ashlynn Yang
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MAJOR IN EXERCISE SCIENCE
Alfred Lee Jones
Jacob Ronin Abreu F
Mary Ayomide Akande Muhammed Musa Alhassan
Tyler J. McKine F
Madison Nicole Little F
Robert Gleason Amato F
Eman Jee Zaki F
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MAJOR IN BIOLOGY WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION Karri Carr Blalock l
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Joel Antonio Linares F
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY
Grace Achiaa Amankwah l
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Adriana Maame Efua Awortwe Natalie Sofia Barahona Menjivar s Nicole Elizabeth Brenner F Taylor Jordan Brooks Darcy Karime Castrejon Ramirez
Benjamin Sharp Reynierson
Emily Rose Chanonhouse F
Emely Maciel Castillo
Courtney Renee Corradi F
Patricia Emima Gherman l
Ingrid Jamileth Cruz
Alexis Ramona Hernandez
Allena Faith Denny
Kylie Michele Johnson l
Amanda Marjorie Derby F
Jasmine Nicole Longmire F
Ryan Hunter Dobbs
Edgar Eduardo Sanchez
Wendy Estefany Duarte Jaleynn Kyrstan Fuller Alexis Morgan Gilenson
Emmanuel Luis Chua l
Jose Luis Gomez
Bao K. Duy Dang
Gabrielle Acire Gould
Richard Forson
Alexandra Hope Hauser
Jennifer Thi Nguyen
Linda Flor Herrera
List and academic standing at press time. F Cum laude l Magna cum laude s Summa cum laude n Honors Program v Awarded Posthumously
Ashley Nicole Landrum Lauren Alexis Lewinson Taylor Alan Ling Sr. Brandon Eugene Merritt Veronica Meza Martinez Veronica Nicole Mill Thien Van Nguyen Matthew Jonathan Joseph O’Donoghue-Walcott Adanna Chidinma Okoro Joshua Blaine Parham Kirsten Anne Price Falyn Shimeka-Ann Richardson Oriana Alejandra Sotillo Rojas De’Ja Belle Spring Esther Suihliang Sung Noelle Taulbee F Stephanie Ann Whited-John l Dylan Chase Willhite
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C A N D I D AT E S F O R G R A D U AT I O N
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MAJOR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Ivan Barajas Kevin Ricardo Beltran Ivan Barajas John Christian Brandt Xavier Desean Campbell Marco A. Carrillo s Jayden Micaiah Collins Jorge Daniel Damian Hernandez Zahariean Daniel Milka Debesay Kelvin Do Jared Alexander Dodson Ephrem Tilahun Engida F Jean Pierre Foy Segura Ryan Peyton Gambrell s Isabelle Amanda Geller F Andrew Michael Goolsby Ansley DeWayne Harris
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Kristoffer Jon Hendricks F
Alexander Quarshie Jr.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS
Ruby Hernandez s
Bryan Diontae Lamont Reid
Lester Hunn
Marco Ivan Rodriguez
Joshua Phillip Huth F
Matthew Rosario F
Agapitus Joshua Iboro
Lindsey Andrea Sabb
Mackinnon Paul Jackson l
Dylan Alexander Silvera
Justin Clement Jervis-Viville
Robert Cristian Sima F
Alberto Guadalupe Jimenez
Flaka Sopa
Christine Kasongo
Davis Robert Speltz
Sanju M Khanal F
John Chancellor Strickland
Jennifer Lazo F
Adam Samuel Tamenne
Han Lee
David Taylor
Ousmane Jamahl Lenhardt
Jake Emanuel Taylor Jr.
Daniel Lopez
Allen Tolson Trader IV s
Migwi Michael Macharia
Johnny Tran F
Suniti Maharjan Singh
Derrick Twumasi
Joshua Martin Miller
Ching Vang
Saif Amin Murdhani F
Jeremiah Dekuan Vernon
Sir Llonee Mats’n Greenaway
Michael Eduarado Murillo Martinez
Carri Leigh Waller l
Brittney Christine Poplin
Johnathon Taylor Music F
Michelle Watson F
Manuel Yoshua Navarrete
Birook Tesfa Woldeyohannes F
Cory James Oblein F
Constance Nuchia Yang l
Nicole Nkechiyere Osaseri
Jovan Sergio Zuniga s
Robert Lynn Edwards Pedro Jose Gomez Aviva Leah Kerven l Ciera Simone Owens Luke A. Purdon F Alexa Jennifer Sheets Tyler Austin Smith
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS WITH TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Francisco Xavier Pomaya-Ramos F Anthony Matthew Ponizhaylo Nicholas R. Porter F
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LEADERSHIP
F O U N D AT I O N B O A R D O F T R U S T E E S
ADMINISTRATION
Officers K. Carlton Buchanan, Jr., M.D. Chair
Jann L. Joseph, Ph.D., President George S. Low, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Provost Frank Hardymon, Vice President for Business and Finance/CBO Michael Poll, Vice President for Enrollment Management Services Christine Miller Divine, Ph.D., Vice President for Information Technology Michelle Rosemond, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Engagement and Success Terrance Schneider, Associate Vice President for Operations and Chief of Police Katherine Kyle, Vice President for Human Resources and Chief of Staff Jennifer Hendrickson, Associate Vice President for Advancement Sloan Jones, Associate Vice President for Communications S. Rebekah Myers, J.D., General Counsel and Chief Legal Affairs Officer
Jann L. Joseph, Ph.D. Vice Chair Jennifer Hendrickson President Marsha Anderson Bomar Secretary C. Norwood Davis Treasurer
Trustees Thomas J. Andersen Jay Dennard Ronald H. Garrard Gregory W. Hayes Thomas P. Hughes Wayne H. Mason Bartow Morgan, Jr. José R. Pérez Sasha Ruiz Norberto Sanchez Greg D. Shumate
David E. Snell John D. Stephens Perry L. Taylor, Jr. Deon Tucker Richard L. Tucker R. Lee Tucker, Jr. Glenn White
PRESIDENT EMERITUS Daniel J. Kaufman, Ph.D.
A L U M N I A S S O C I AT I O N B O A R D M E M B E R S
DEANS Roslyn Brown, Ed.D., Interim Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Justin Jernigan, Ph.D., Senior Associate Vice President/Dean of Student Success Barbara Mann, MLIS, Dean of Library Services Chavonda Mills, Ph.D., Dean, School of Science and Technology Bernard Oliver, Ed.D., Dean, School of Education Diane E. White, Ph.D., RN, Dean, School of Health Sciences Teresa Winterhalter, Ph.D., Dean, School of Liberal Arts Tyler Yu, Ph.D., Dean, School of Business
Officers Sasha Ruiz, ’11 Chair Tom Willard, ’11 Vice Chair Melissa Penate, ‘15 Secretary
Members David Durden, ’18 Tyler Fasnacht, ’18 Ashley Flagg, ’17 Ashley Forrester, ’20 Cole Hembree, ’19 Tyler Henry, ’12 Daniel Hernandez, ’17 Ben Hines, ’12 Jonathan MacFarlane, ’16
Iram Mehal, ’14 Shalaya Morissette, ’12 Janaki “KiKi” Patel, ’19 Crystalynn Rodriguez, ’16 Michelle Samson, ’19 Andrew Stephenson, ’12 Zeneta Taylor, ’14 Jessica Via, ’19
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DR. JANN L. JOSEPH, PRESIDENT OF GEORGIA GWINNETT COLLEGE
Dr. Jann L. Joseph has spent her career working to increase educational opportunities for students. Joseph was born in Trinidad, West Indies, as the youngest of five siblings. Although neither parent completed elementary school, they valued the power of education to transform lives for generations. Her parents’ encouragement and sacrifices inspired Joseph to serve in higher education. Joseph graduated from the University of the West Indies - St. Augustine with a bachelor’s of science in agriculture in 1984 and a master’s of philosophy in plant science in 1989. Her education career started in 1990 as a teacher of agricultural science in Trinidad and Tobago. Dr. Jann L. Joseph President, Georgia Gwinnett College
In 1998, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a doctorate in curriculum and instruction in science education. Her teaching, research and administrative experience included positions at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti and Indiana University - South Bend, where she served as executive vice chancellor and interim chancellor. In spring 2019, Joseph was named president of Georgia Gwinnett College. Joseph’s professional affiliations include a variety of state and regional education-focused organizations, several of which she served in leadership capacities. Her record of community service is similarly hallmarked by leadership and volunteerism. She currently serves as chair of the University System of Georgia Council on General Education. Joseph also serves on the boards of Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education, Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Hispanic Chamber, Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful, Rainbow Village, Rowen Foundation and The Water Tower at Gwinnett.
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H A N K S T E WA R T, P O E T L A U R E AT E
Poet Laureate Hank Stewart is an award-winning and bestselling poet, author, activist, philanthropist, humanitarian and motivational speaker celebrating over 25 years as an artist. His work bears the influences of his mother and his spiritual upbringing in Jacksonville, Florida. His subject matter includes love, spirituality and history, as well as breast cancer, domestic violence, sex/human trafficking, adultery and more. Stewart has produced five books of poetry, six CDs, a DVD and a coffee table book commemorating his career. He and bestselling author Kendra Norman-Bellamy co-authored two bestselling novels loosely based on his poems “3:57 AM” and “The Morning After.” His latest work is the children’s book, “I Know Who I Am.” Hank Stewart Poet Laureate
Stewart’s talent has afforded him opportunities to interact with civil rights legends Dr. Joseph Lowery, Mrs. Xernona Clayton, Ambassador Andrew Young, Dr. C.T. Vivian, Dr. Charles Steele, Congressman John Lewis, Attorney Janice Mathis, Dr. Thomas Todd, his mentor Dr. Cameron Madison Alexander and others. He has recited his work to the mother of the civil rights movement, Rosa Parks, and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Stewart’s commercials for The McDonalds Corporation and Black history spots for WAGA-Atlanta earned Emmy, Promax and Gabby Awards. He was commissioned by the Coca-Cola Company to write and perform a special piece for the Essence Music Festival, where he became the first poet to perform on the main stage. He also performed on The Trumpet Award, which aired in over 150 countries. His latest venture is hosting an interview-based TV show, “The IT Factor.” Stewart co-founded The Stewart Foundation, a youth leadership-development organization. He has helped shape local, state and national elections by registering thousands of voters. In 2016, Congressman Hank Johnson declared Stewart the Poet Laureate of Georgia’s 4th Congressional District.
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HONORS REGALIA
SYMBOLISM AND TRADITIONS
Some graduating seniors wear regalia recognizing their memberships in honor societies and/or the GGC Honors Program. In addition to specified GPAs, students must meet other requirements to be considered members of these groups. These students are to be commended for earning the prestigious distinctions represented by their regalia, which may include a cord or stole (sash), with or without a medallion.
Higher education is rich in symbolism and traditions, sometimes involving history that is hundreds of years old. Schools establish their own designs and meanings for aspects of this symbolism, creating imagery unique to each institution.
GGC Honors Program – Interdisciplinary Alpha Lambda Delta – First-Year Students Alpha Phi Sigma – Criminal Justice Beta Beta Beta – Biology Beta Gamma Sigma – Business Beta Kappa Chi - Science Gamma Sigma Epsilon – Chemistry Golden Key – Interdisciplinary Kappa Delta Pi – Education Kappa Mu Epsilon – Mathematics Kappa Omicron Nu – Exercise Science National Society of Leadership and Success – Interdisciplinary Omicron Delta Epsilon – Economics Phi Alpha Theta – History Pi Sigma Alpha – Political Science Psi Chi – Psychology
Green and silver Maroon and yellow Gold and blue Forest green and red Blue and gold Yellow and blue Blue and white Blue and gold Purple and jade green Rose pink and silver Burgundy and gold Red and black Blue and gold Red and blue Red, white and black Platinum and dark blue
Sigma Iota Rho – International Relations
Black, blue and red
Sigma Tau Delta – English
Cardinal and black
Upsilon Pi Epsilon – Computing and Information
Maroon and white
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THE GGC SEAL The GGC seal includes elements representative of the local and state communities, as well as the college’s four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service and creativity. It is used only for official academic or presidential communications and materials. The GGC logo fulfills all other identification needs. THE GGC MACE Derived from ancient weapons, maces were adapted for academic ceremonies and parliamentary occasions during the Middle Ages. GGC’s mace features a combination of materials symbolizing facets of the college and affiliated groups such as students, faculty, staff and the broader community. It is topped by a GGC green torch representing the light of education and its promise of a brighter future. ACADEMIC DRESS The traditions of academic dress or regalia date back to the 12th century when universities emerged from religious orders. Fabrics, patterns, colors, trimmings, robe length, hoods, tassels and other features are based on the wearer’s discipline, degree and granting institution. For formal academic events, GGC’s faculty appear in a wide variety of colorful regalia while college officials wear regalia specific to GGC.
For more details on the symbolism and traditions represented by the mace, seal and academic regalia, visit www.ggc.edu/traditions.
Congratulations!
CLASS OF 2022
Welcome to the Alumni Association,
GET INVOLVED
You have worked hard to get to this point in life.
You will always be a member of the GGC family. Enrich your experience by taking advantage of Alumni Association events and programs. Attend virtual and on-campus events like Grizzlyfest, alumni career workshop series, athletic events, senior sendoff and other opportunities to connect with members of the GGC community. Stay in touch with the Office of Alumni Engagement, and make sure to keep up-to-date with Engage magazine and the alumni e-newsletter. You have invested time and effort in your GGC legacy – share your successes and talents with us to inspire the next generation of Grizzly grads.
In addition to rigorous studies and other aspects of college life, you faced dealing with a pandemic, being isolated for almost a year, and managing new challenges when you returned to campus. Yet you crushed all of these obstacles to complete your college degree. You weathered this unprecedented experience with Grizzly strength and determination,
A L U M NI ASSOCIATION
GIVE BACK
family, friends and mentors for reaching this
If you have contributed to GGC, thank you. We are grateful for this demonstration of your support and your belief in Georgia Gwinnett College. Gifts from friends, parents, faculty, staff, students and alumni are vital to our continued success as a college, and for helping future Grizzlies achieve their dreams. You can also give your time. Join us for dynamic events and programs, or pursue a leadership position on the GGC Alumni Association Board.
important milestone.
CONNECT
On behalf of the GGC Foundation and Alumni
You have joined a rapidly expanding network of more than 10,000 Grizzly graduates. Interact with your fellow alumni via our online community. “Like” us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and join us on LinkedIn and Networkggc.com. Be a GGC ambassador and advocate in your careers, your communities and among your friends.
and you are now alumni of Georgia Gwinnett College – congratulations! We applaud you and your proud
Association, we welcome you as our newest alumni members. The mission of the Alumni Association is to build and support lifelong relationships with GGC, alumni and the community through academic excellence, leadership and tradition. Your active participation and support is key to fulfilling this mission. We encourage you to do the following:
Membership in the Alumni Association is free, but we encourage you to give back to the annual fund. In doing so, we directly support the needs of our students and programs, and help our alma mater thrive. On behalf of the GGC Foundation and the GGC family, congratulations on reaching this special day in your life. We look forward to what the future brings for you. Sincerely, Sasha Ruiz,‘11 Chair, GGC Alumni Association Board
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PILLAR SPONSORS
SCHOLAR SPONSOR
PAT R O N S P O N S O R S
G R A D U AT I N G S E N I O R D O N O R S Thank you to the graduating seniors who have supported the college’s culture of philanthropy with a graduation gift.
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A L M A M AT E R
Lyrics by Dr. Alvina Atkinson and Brittany Dertz-Oakley, Class of 2011 Music by Dr. Thomas Young
We have gained wisdom and honor From our home of green and gray. We will go forth and remember All we’ve learned along the way.
And with knowledge and compassion We will build communities Leading by example And with dignity.
Georgia Gwinnett, we’ll never forget How we have grown, And those that we’ve met. Georgia Gwinnett, love and respect Our alma mater, Georgia Gwinnett.
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