june 17, 2023 – 10 a.m. S outh P uget S ound C ommunity C ollege commencement 2023 VENUE The Evergreen State College, Olympia, Wash.
The Academic Dress of Commencement
The History
Like other American colleges and universities, South Puget Sound Community College’s commencement rituals draw from the academic pageantry and traditions of the Middle Ages, when European universities were taking form. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the ordinary dress of students and teachers was that of a cleric. In fact, some suggest that the gown and hood grew out of the very practical need for scholars and clerics to stay warm in the unheated, stone buildings of the medieval period.
In 1895, an intercollegiate code for academic custom was developed, standardizing the academic styles for American colleges and universities. This code is reflected in most of the regalia worn today.
Academic Regalia
The cap, gown, and hood are the characteristic components of academic regalia. Each tells us something about the scholar wearing it.
The Cap
The mortarboard — the square-topped cap — is standard issue for graduations. At commencement ceremonies, the graduates wear the tassel on the right side, moving it to the left when their degrees are conferred. Faculty and staff participating in academic ceremonies wear their tassels to the left throughout the proceedings.
The Gown
The sleeve style of academic gowns reflects the degree level of the wearer. The bachelor’s gown has pointed sleeves; the master’s gown has long, closed sleeves that crescent at the bottom and slit at the elbow; the doctor’s gown has wide, bell-shaped sleeves with three velvet bars across and velvet panels down the gown front.
The Hood
Those who hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree may wear hoods that hang around the neck and down the back. The hood is the emblem of the degree the wearer holds and the institution from which it was received. The hood is trimmed in velvet in the color representing the degree held. The hood’s silk lining bears the colors of the institution that granted the degree. The length of the hood will vary based on the level of academic achievement: bachelor’s hoods are the shortest and doctor’s hoods are the longest at four feet.
Honor
Cords and Stoles
Honor cords are given for certain academic achievements or membership in honor societies. Stoles can be given in place of cords. Students wearing silver cords are graduating with high honors; those wearing white cords are graduating with highest honors. Members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society may wear gold stoles with gold and blue cords, while Running Start students wear braided blue and white cords and Veterans may wear red, white, and blue braided cords.
PROCESSIONAL
Puget Sound Firefighters Pipes and Drums
WELCOME
Dr. Timothy S. Stokes College President
ALMA MATER
SPSCC Chamber Singers
Faculty Instrumentalists
Jason Barnett, Sidnee-Marie Dunn, Cameron May, and Brad Schrandt
THE WAVES OF SOUTH PUGET SOUND
SPSCC Alma Mater
(Words and Music by John Guarente)
There is a place wherein I blazed the path that I follow now. It brightens my days and makes me proud to say it’s South Puget Sound.
Whither ever my life shall lead I’ll honor the ocean blue with the knowledge and skill I need to master whate’er I choose.
‘Twas there I forged my friendships dear and stood apart from the crowd. A piece of my heart shall always hear the waves of South Puget Sound, the waves of South Puget Sound.
CHAMBER SINGERS
Charlie Kuvangasan Mark May
Avery McDonald
Susie McKinnon
Miguel Tomas Perez
Claire Schwartz
James Skinner
Diane Stuart
Michelle Wall
Rae Watkins
Naoshi Yonezawa
MESSAGES FROM STAFF & STUDENT LEADERS
STUDENT SPEAKER
Ariyanna Fernandez
PRESENTATION OF STUDENT AWARDS
Dr. Dave Pelkey
Vice President for Student Services
PRESENTATION OF CLASS
Dr. Michelle Andreas
Vice President for Instruction
Juana Alcala
Associate Dean of International Student Services
Corrie Martin
English Professor
ACCEPTANCE OF CLASS AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
Rozanne Garman
Chair, Board of Trustees
CONGRATULATIONS AND CLOSING
Dr. Michelle Andreas
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) INTERPRETERS
Polly MacLean
Tracy Smith
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PROGRAM
Graduates may donate caps and gowns to next year’s graduates by placing the regalia in the designated bins when exiting.
GED® High School Equivalency
Jacob J. Kauffman
Evelyn Kelly
** Highest Honors (3.9 - 4.0 GPA) * High Honors (3.75 - 3.89 GPA) 29 28
Board of Trustees
Rozanne Garman, Chair
Steven J. Drew, Vice Chair
Jefferson Davis
Judith L. Hartmann
Douglas A. Mah
Administration
Timothy Stokes President
B.A., M.A., Ed.D.
Diana Toledo
Special Assistant to the President
A.A., B.A., M.A.
Michelle Andreas
Vice President for Instruction
A.A.S., B.A., M.A., Ed.D.
Jennifer Barber
Dean of Transition Studies
B.A., M.A
Samantha Dotson
Executive Human Resource Officer
B.S., M.M.
Kelly Green
Vice President for Advancement
B.A., M.S.
Jennifer Gilliard
Dean of Social Science and Business
B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Rip Heminway Executive Technology Officer
B.A.
Victoria Hill
Dean of Student Financial Services
A.A., B.A., M.S.
Jennifer Manley
Dean of Student Engagement and Retention
B.A., M.Ed.
Melissa Meade
Dean of Humanities and Communication
B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
David Pelkey
Vice President for Student Services
A.A., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Bryan Powell
Dean of Natural and Applied Sciences
B.F.A., M.F.A.
Valerie Robertson
Dean of Enrollment Services
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Noel Rubadue
Dean of Corporate and Continuing Education
A.A., B.A.
Jason Selwitz
Dean of Applied Technology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Tysha Tolefree
Vice President for Finance and Operations
B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Amy Tureen
Dean of Academic Success Programs
B.A., M.A., M.L.I.S.
Marriya Wright
Dean of Allied Health and Nursing
A.A.S., B.S., M.S.N.
Amy Warren
Dean of Workforce Education and Food and Beverage Arts
A.A., A.A., B.S., M.Ed.
Amanda Ybarra-Rotelli
Executive Diversity Officer
B.A., M.A.
Exempt Staff
Joe Aguilar
Educational and Career Planner/Career Services Lead
B.A.
Juana Alcala
Associate Dean of International Student Services
B.A., M.E.
Sam Bayne
Director of Systems and Applications
Tammy Berbells
Executive Assistant to Public Relations and President’s Office
A.A., B.S.
Scott Carroll
Director of Business & Distribution, Craft Brewing & Distilling
Amita Chakravarty
Educational and Career Planner
B.S., M.S.
Ansley Clark
Learning Resource Center Administrator
B.A., M.F.A
Sarah Clarke
Educational and Career Planner
B.A., M.E.S.
Kristin Cramer
Executive Assistant to the Executive Technology Officer
Frederick Creek
Director of Safety and Security
A.A., B.S.
Kia Davis
Data Analyst
A.A., B.A.
Alena Dicke
Director of Contracted Services
A.A., B.A.
Lynn Dignan
Human Resource Consultant
A.A.
Jennifer Dye
Director-Small Business Development Center
B.A., M.B.A.
Natalie Eaton
Human Resource Consultant- Recruitment
B.A., M.Ed.
Jasmin Faulk-Dickerson
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
B.A., M.P.A.
** Highest Honors (3.9 - 4.0 GPA) * High Honors (3.75 - 3.89 GPA) 31 30
Robert Foor
Capital Projects Manager
B.S.C.E.
Jose (Tony) Garcia
Director of the Advising, Career and Transfer Center
A.A., B.A., M.Ed.
Sara Gettys
Visual Media Lead
B.A., M.A.
Mohammad Ghali Custodial Manager
B.A.
Mekaela Gladden
Director of Operations and Strategic Planning
B.A., J.D.
Tim Goebel
Business Systems Analyst Campus Solutions
A.A., B.A., M.S.
Sachint Goel Associate Business Advisor
B.A., M.F.A.
Jorge (Kyle) Gonzalez Assistive Technology Specialist
B.A.
Jennifer Goss
Budget Manager- Office of Instruction
A.T.A., B.A.
Neha Guarente
Educational and Career Planner
B.A., M.Ed.
Electra Gupton
Director of Student Life
B.S., M.Ed.
Ryan Hanscom
IT Client Services Director
Caroline Hobbs
Instructional Designer/CANVAS Administrator
B.A., TESOL, M.Ed.
Adam Jones
Learning Resource Center Administrator
A.A., B.A.
Nausheen Kasmani
Graphic Communications Manager
B.A.
Masa Kawamura
Outreach/Admissions Specialist
A.A.S., B.A.
Kehli Kealy Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Instruction
A.A.S.
Lehualani Keka
Case Manager for Student Housing
A.A., B.S.
Samuel Kreiger
Events Manager
B.S., M.S.
Tusalava Kuaea
Admissions Specialist/Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
A.A., B.S., M.A
Barbara Linzy
Workforce Transitions Specialist A.A., A.A.S.
Rebecca Mader
Health & Wellness Operations Manager/Head Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S., M.S.
Soroush Maleki
Budget Manager
B.S., M.P.A.
Marty Mattes
Director of Facilities
A.A.
Roosevelt Mendez
Director of Enrollment Services/Registrar
A.A., B.A.
Adam Michard
Technical Director
B.A., M.F.A.
Shanon Millman-Rodriguez
Director of Tribal Programming
B. A., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Laura Moe-Genther
Dental Assisting Program Director
A.A.S., B.S.
Anne Molenda
Director of K12 Partnerships and Recruitment
B.A., M.A.
Tracy Moore
Educational and Career Planner
A.A., B.A.
Allie Moser
Workforce Transitions Specialist -BFET
B.A.
Christopher Patrick
Assistant Director of Craft Brewing and Distilling
B.S.
Will Peters
Human Resource Consultant –Generalist
A.A.
Christopher Pinto
Web Content Manager
B.S.
Christina Pleasants
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Services
B.A.
John Rajcich
Director of Access Services
A.A., B.A.
Grace Ramos-Cartagena
Executive Assistant - DEIC
A.A., B.A
Ashwini Rekala Krishna
Business Systems Analyst Finance and Human Capital Management
B.S., M.S., M.B.A.
Ann Rogers-Williams Development Specialist –College Foundation
B.A.
Melissa Russell
Director of Budgeting and Fiscal Services
A.A., B.A.
Erin Rust
Outreach/Admissions Specialist
A.A., B.A.
Heather Ryan
Director of Student Learning Assessment
A.A., B.A., M.F.A.
** Highest Honors (3.9 - 4.0 GPA) * High Honors (3.75 - 3.89 GPA) 33 32
Kati Sagawa
Director of Marketing and Communications
B.A.
Samantha Salazar
Educational and Career Planner
B.A.
Max Sampson
Educational and Career Planner and Head Men’s Soccer Coach
B.S., M.A.
Jessica Sanders
Program Development Specialist, CCE
B.A., M.Ed.
Beth Schluter
Director of Finance and Scholarships
B.A.
Nathan Sharkey
Executive Assistant- College Foundation
B.A.
Karl Shenkel
Assistant Director of Facilities
Zachary Smith
Educational and Career Planner and Head Men’s Basketball Coach
B.A., M.Ed.
Wendy Spengler
Human Resource Consultant, Benefits & Compensation
A.A.
Lu Swenson
Educational and Career Planner
B.A.
Chelsea Tran
Adult Learner Transition Specialist
B.A., M.A.T.
Jennifer Tuia
Director of Institutional Research
B.S., M.S.
Joni Upman
Manager of Student Employment
B.A.
Darah Vining
Assistant Athletic Director and Head Women’s Basketball Coach
B.S., M.Ed.
Stephanie Williams
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance and Operations
Vernell Willingham
Director of Athletics
A.A., B.A., M.Ed.
Melissa Yates
Director of Enterprise Systems
B.A., M.A.
Amy Ybarra
Director of Financial Aid
Faculty
Khalid Abdalla
Economics
B.A., M.A.
Ashraf Alattar
Computer Information Systems
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Kristofer Alston
Nursing
A.S., B.S.N., M.S.N.
Ross Artwohl
Counseling
B.A., M.S.W.
Chad Bacon
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Ryer Banta
Librarian
B.A., M.L.I.S.
Jason Barnett
Mathematics
B.S., B.M., M.S.
Raymond Bateh
American Sign Language
B.S., M.S.
Joe Batt
Art
B.F.A., M.F.A.
Jennifer Berney
Writing Humanities
B.A., M.F.A.
Emily Boyce
Mathematics
A.A., B.S., M.S.
Seth Braver
Mathematics
B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Liza Brenner
Art History/2-D Studio Arts
B.F.A., M.A., M.F.A.
Kathleen Byrd
Writing
B.A., M.Ed.
Sarah Cabbage
Biology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Amy Calkins-Kassler
Psychology
B.S., M.S.W.
Leslie Chao
Biology
B.A., M.S.
Patrick Chapman
Anthropology
B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Eric Chase
History
A.A., B.A., M.A.
James Chen
General and Organic Chemistry
B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
** Highest Honors (3.9 - 4.0 GPA) * High Honors (3.75 - 3.89 GPA) 35 34
Robert Cherry Psychology
B.A., Ph.D.
Richard Dahlen
Adult Basic Education- IBEST
B.S.
Maria (Mery) Díez-Ortega Spanish
B.A., B.A., M.A.
Erica Dixon
Sociology
B.S., M.S.
Gerard Dolmans College Writing/Humanities
B.A., M.A.
Corey (C.J.) Dosch
English Humanities
B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Kiffen Dosch
English
A.A., B.A., M.A.
John-Patrick Downey-McCarthy Culinary Arts
Sidnee-Marie Dunn
Chemistry
B.S., M.S.
Kathleen Enseńat Physics
B.A., M.S.
Brian Eriksen
Automotive
A.A.S.
Jennifer Evans
Office Technology and Administration
A.A., B.A., M.Ed.
Yvonne Fish
Mathematics
B.A., M.A.
Annamary Fitzgerald
Adult Basic Education
B.A., M.A.
Carolyn Fuller
Medical Assisting
A.T.A.
Michael Gray
Film Production
B.A., M.F.A., M.A., Ph.D.
John Guarente
Music- Choral
B.A., M.M., D.M.A.
Chelsea Gustafson
Chemistry/Craft Brewing & Distilling
B.S., Ph. D.
Michael Haensel
CIS/Computer Programming
B.S., M.S., M.B.A.
Rembrandt Haft Biology
B.A., Ph.D.
Evelyn Harry
Dental Assisting
A.A., A.A.S., B.A.S.
Jillian Heist
Nursing
B.A., M.S.
Hailey Hobbs
Accounting
B.S., M.A.
Daniel Hollis
Business
B.A., M.B.A., J.D.
Parakh Hoon
Political Science
B.A., M.A., M.A., Ph.D.
David Hyde
Sociology
B.A., M.A.
Matthew Ito
English
B.A., M.A.
Michael Jameson
Computer Network Technology
A.A., A.S.
Tiffany Johnston
Dental Assisting
A.A.S., B.S.
Sarah Kaip
Library
B.A., M.A.
Heidi Kennedy
Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N.
Travis Knowles
Chemistry
B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Lily Kun
Library
B.A., B.A., M.L.I.S.
Maia Langenberg
Mathematics
B.S., M.S.
Andrew Leiren
Cybersecurity
A.A.S., A.A.S., B.A.
Lauren Love
Drama
B.A., M.F.A., Ph.D.
Paradise Low
Mathematics
A.A.S., B.F.A., M.A.
Daniel Main
Welding
A.A., B.S.
Stephanie Malmgren
Biology
A.A., B.A., B.S., M.S.
Corrie Martin
Developmental Reading and English
B.A., M.E.
Laura Martin
History
B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Heather Maye
Office Technology and Administration
A.S., B.S., M.S.
** Highest Honors (3.9 - 4.0 GPA) * High Honors (3.75 - 3.89 GPA) 37 36
Carlea McAvoy
Developmental Mathematics
B.A., M.A.
Sara McCamman Nursing
A.D.N., B.S.N., Ph.D.
Chandra Miller-Starks
Psychology
B.S., M.S.
Christine Moon
Early Childhood Education
B.S., M.S.
Gabrielle Morales
ABE Reading & Writing/IBEST
B.A., M.S.
Shruti More
Computer Information Systems
B.S., M.S.
Thad O’Dell Mathematics
B.S., M.A., M.A.
Joseph Owen Welding
A.A.S.
Nicholas Owen Communication Studies
B.A., M.S.
Caprice Paduano
Early Childhood Education
B.A., M.A.
Rebecca (Joy) Platter
Cybersecurity/Computer Network Administration
A.A.S, A.A.
Patricia Poblete English
B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Jolyn Ponder
Medical Assisting A.A.S.
Sonja Purtteman
Nursing Assistant B.S.N.
Peter Rex
History-Political Science
B.A., M.Ed.
Jason Salcedo English
A.A., B.A., M.A.
John Schaub Mathematics
B.A., M.F.A., B.S., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
James Schneider
English/Humanities
B.A., M.I.T.
Brad Schrandt
Music – Jazz and Music Theory
B.A., M.M.
Andrew Sergienko
Philosophy
B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Sally Sharbaugh
Counseling
B.A., M.A.
Melanie Shelton
Baking & Pastry Arts
A.T.A.
Estill (Bud) Skinner
IT Computer Support
A.T.A.
Ting Song
Architecture, Engineering, Construction
B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Eric Spieth
Business
B.A., M.B.A.
Jolene Stiles
Nursing
B.A., B.S., M.S.N.
Adam Tenenbaum
Paralegal
B.A., J.D.
Paul Tran-Hoang
Philosophy
B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S.
Julia Trude
Mathematics
A.A., B.S., M.S.
Jean-Baptiste Urtecho
Biology
B.S., M.S.
Emily Wallace
Culinary Arts
ACF Certified Culinary Certificate
Adam Waters
Architecture, Engineering, Construction
A.S., B.S.
Ann Weiss
Accounting
B.A., M.S., M.B.A.
Diana Wilcox
Nursing
A.D.N., B.A., B.S.N., M.S.N., M.B.A.
Heather Williams
English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language
B.A., M.A., M.Ed.
Julie Williamson
English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language
B.A., M.A.
Kaidren Winiecki
Speech Communications
B.A., M.A.
Tom Witt
Automotive Technology
A.A.
Jennifer Wortman
Pre-College English/Reading
A.A., B.A., M.A.
Stephanie Ybarra-Rotelli
College and Career Success
A.A., B.A., M.A.
Jingyi You
Mathematics
B.S., M.A., M.A.
Bin Zhang
Communication Studies
B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
** Highest Honors (3.9 - 4.0 GPA) * High Honors (3.75 - 3.89 GPA) 39 38
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