GRADUATES
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CONGRATS TO THE GRADUATING
HONORS LEGEND *Cum Laude
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Dr. John R. D. Stalvey, Dean
Masters MASTER OF ARTS Anthropology
Ginger M. Cooley
English
Megan M. Kolendo Shiosha T. A. McDonald Laine M. Parish September V. Reynaga Elizabeth F. Waetjen
MASTER OF FINE ARTS Creative Writing and Literary Arts
Morgan Grey Justin Herrmann Amy O. Houck Lisa S. Powers Mae E. Remme
MASTER OF SCIENCE Biological Sciences
Dona M. Eidam Ora L. Russ
Clinical Psychology
Emilie L. Cattrell Kyle R. K. Dexter Paula M. Drake Jessica M. Eriksen Mara E. Hill Colleen R. Johnson Brittany L. Kuka Steffanie A. La Torre Caleb N. Stepp
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Children’s Mental Health
Jessica M. Eriksen Brittany L. Kuka Jennifer L. Russell
BACCALAUREATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF ARTS Anthropology
Christopher D. Anderson
Sarah M. Cullers John R. Hemmeter Meaghan A. Kincaid* Samantha I. Morey Stephanie N. Novak Heather A. Rand Blake A. Romero Art
Jay R. Baldwin Jennifer M. Chavez Ray L. Dummar** Robin M. Farmer Heidi E. Hanson Rylyn R. Hughes Justine R. Jackson* Hannah B. Jurasek* Rhonda R. Moraski Miguel K. Sumulong*
Biological Sciences
Megan C. Fowler** Jacob J. Kesler Ryan B. Lucas* Melanie M. Wright* Dual Languages
Anna Berecz** Medina S. Pellicone Amy R. Rader Christian A. Taylor Oliver L. Petraitis** Suzanne A. Ward** English
Kristin K. Anders* Molly A. Bailey** Jennifer K. Ball* Stefany R. Bryan* Matthew M. Caprioli Elizabeth N. Chadwick Jason R. Collins* Elizabeth J. Conklin** Sarah M. Darling** Michael A. Dibattista* Kelsey M. Foote* Amber B. Gunn Brittany D. Helmso* Mitchell R. Hoback Siobhan M. Johansen* Wendy A. Langley Tyler A. Lapka Krystal A. Madison Lori A. Paajanen* Katherine E. Pace Oliver L. Petraitis** Adriane N. Riddle Sonja R. Schmidt Hunter L. Scholtz Mitchell A. Sidebottom Enrico N. Tutaan Gabriel N. Zorea
**Magna Cum Laude
Environment and Society
Jacob H. Brownlee Jennifer A. Howell Jasmine N. Lessing
History
Elise A. Carroway*** Amanda L. Coffey Charles W. Coleman Parker J. Dahl Evan R. Davila Karli P. Dreyer** Allen R. Eddy Jr Barbara E. Farmer* David K. Fuller* Josephine M. Hishon Alexander D. Hone* Amanda L. Miller Jordan F. Norquist Brian M. Northcutt Ivy R. O’Guinn Matthew A. Sauvageau Cade H. Scott Garett B. Tree Zach W. Vandervalk Shilan F. Wooten
Interdisciplinary Studies
Erin E. Conlon
International Studies
Jennifer D. Chaudhary** Robert M. Cheek Thomas B. Cordell Timothy V. Higginbotham Kelly E. Hughes* Melody Khounsavath Linnea T. Ogawa* Amy R. Rader Waverli B. Rainey Marie Shela L. Salonga Adrian M. Schnyder Christian A. Taylor Garett B. Tree Sarah D. Wilkinson
Journalism and Public Communications
Heather J. Aronno* Carolyn M. Brashar** Bethany B. Brunelle Nicole E. Deren Travis J. Dowling Alexander S. Duerre Allessy L. Laxa Hillary L. Orley Charles B. Rowell II Jeremiah J. Stegman Ryan N. Verney
Languages
Kayissan Ajavon
Chloe E. Akers-Silverman
Jennifer K. Ball* Tessa M. L. Beedle* James A. Bush Aurora C. Dordan** Alexander D. Hone*
***Summa Cum Laude
Wendy A. Langley Christine R. Markiewicz Jordan F. Norquist Sonja R. Schmidt Mathematics
Kimberly R. Coffman Erin V. Laichak
Music
Jonathan D. Tollerud
Philosophy
Hughie Barnett Nicole E. Deren Tyler W. Gawley* Stacey R. Lucason Marie Shela L. Salonga
Political Science
Ezequiel Alvarez Jamieson Barnes* Hughie Barnett Jennifer D. Chaudhary** Justin R. Kirkelie Chelsea A. Pardo Paige L. Richardson* Hans P. Rodvik** Nathan D. Solorio Sarah N. Strahle Ana L. Swanson Montana J. Ware**
Psychology
Anthony R. Adams Janelle L. Alley Lyndsey M. Andrews Anna Berecz** Sara K. Bowman Matthew M. Caprioli Wilmer R. Cartonio Hailey R. N. Case* Elisabeth A. Childress Austin W. Coldwell Morgan L. Cook Karli P. Dreyer** Jared M. Edge** Mirna L. Estrada Zachary A. Fitz-Enz Candice V. Flanders Ashlee K. Gillaspie Corrie A. Haigh Lura B. Herbrecht Sarah L. Katongan Brenique T. Lowe Zachary M. Marberg Athina Maroudas Melody C. Martin* Alicia F. Marvin* Jennifer M. Mitchell* Tessa D. Ness Kelli A. Newell** Zachary S. Noonan Alexandria C. Palmer Jacob C. Pennell Marlene M. Powell Linda L. Preston* Nickelle L. Reagle Alek M. Romatz
Jessica A. Rush Jaron J. Saturnino Katelyn P. Savland Cheyanne R. Schmalzried Jesse A. Scott** Jessica L. Smith Katarina Spaic* Kyla A. Stone Rachael S. Turner Samantha K. Uehlin Debra K. Weinberg Newton Elizabeth D. Wendoloski Margaret K. Winston* Brittany M. Youngberg* Sociology
Ciera Ashman Mathew P. Cattrell Leanna R. Cornforth Tina M. Cortez Misty S. Hardman Se M. Jung** Shaquille D. Odom Amanda I. Rivera Whitney I. Velez Justin E. Williams
Theatre
Chloe E. Akers-Silverman Alexander J. Albrecht Jeremiah B. Gaunt Eric N. Holzschuh* Kirby R. Hutchings Adam T. Lincoln Justin L. Oller Harry J. A. Russo Brian M. Sechrist BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Art
Norman D. Beasley II Gillian G. Brinnand-Nannestad* Erin H. Hemmer Danielle D. Larsen Stephanie N. Novak BACHELOR OF LIBERAL STUDIES Bethany J. Day Macrina A. Dunaway Chang Y. Yi BACHELOR OF MUSIC Music Education Emphasis
Hallie E. Brown Jenna N. Chronister* Oriele B. Jones
Music Performance
Arkady Futerman*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Anthropology
Petra M. Banks* Valerie A. Cates Kelsie A. Swenson
20 | GRADUATES Avery W. P. Underwood* Jonathon T. Wagner Biological Sciences Andrew W. Arnold Heather M. Bromaghin Karen M. Carlson* Chloe D. Cayabyab Jaeyeon Cho** Brittany L. Cogdill Hanh D. Do Ho Maxwell E. Franklin* Jennifer M. Gregory Jordan E. Gunnip Brittany R. Jermalovic Christian J. A. Jurasek Delbert Leavitt Jr. Victoria D. Loughran Richard J. Manrique Eugen T. Marculescu Carina V. Nikitenko** Tyler J. Oden Rhiannon R. Pattison Daniel J. Quinlan** Keaton C. Rasic* Katherine A. Schmidt* Leyla L. Sinyawski* Nikole J. Stenehjem Sydney M. Stewart** Eileen Swartz** Anna C. Tappel*** Kayla J. Teslow
Michael B. Thruangsnga Kent
Arin K. Underwood Angela P. Vogt Chemistry
Makala M. Bascome Alison E. Eshenower Norah N. McKissic Russell G. Nettlow* Janelle M. A. Sharp Toni Rose S. Villafranca
Environment and Society
Tesia M. Forstner* Chandler J. Porter* Nikita M. Robinson
Geological Sciences
Fiona Eberhardt Anthony C. Fletes Madison J. Holen Jordan R. Jenckes Benjamin T. Lamirand Brendan Z. McCrum-Brion Alan L. Pongratz Wendy M. Shaw* Richard C. Tankersley Kyle G. Therrien Elizabeth Q. Ure* Stephen N. Warta* Christine L. Yeager
Mathematics
Isaac N. X. Ahern** Brandt A. Ange Darne D. King Sarah K. Maus Jomar L. J. Nillo* Scott H. Roseman Kalila J. Sawyer** Alexander C. Schumann* Bijesh Shrestha* Liang-Jiunn Wang Yuqing Wang Connor N. Younce
Natural Sciences
Rudy A. Atencio Verenice E. Barajas Jessica M. Bowers* Sarah A. Brandt Emily A. Carr** Stephen T. Chae Dillon J. Covey Jocinda D. DeLong Barbara N. Dodson Thomas J. Etue Jennifer L. Fritz* Lisa M. Griswold Randy R. Guintu* Jordan E. Gunnip Stephanie Marie Guzman* Tara A. Harrington Doris L. Ivory*
Serena C. Jordan Elizabeth M. Okamoto Everett G. Pierce Uuganzaya Purevdorj Rachel C. Shercliffe** Eileen Swartz** Anastasia M. Walle Jeffrey W. Wood Psychology Freddy D. Camarena Jr. Kivalina E. Grove** Ashley A. McKibbon** Bailie A. Nieder Matthew R. Parshall
ASSOCIATE DEGREES ASSOCIATE OF ARTS General Program
Levi L. Adams Crissie D. Alldredge Ezequiel Alvarez Jillian L. Andersen Rinnah S. Andrew Heather D. Beaty Jason M. Borgstede Karol R. Borton Russell R. Bowers McKenzie L. Bradford** Dawn L. Bundschuh* Twila M. Chayalkun Brian L. Cole* Timothy A. Craft Heather M. Davis Heidi L. Diamond* Aryel K. Dilley Jamie B. Dott Chelsea M. Dumbrys Theodore M. Edwards Alison C. Erickson Misty M. Garner Brian D. Gates* Luke M. Gilmore Alixanne M. Goodman Marina L. Graham Seth C. Guthrie Mariam Gyalog Jennifer R. A. Ham Lauren N. Hamilton Emily A. Harrelson Caley J. Heady Shelby N. Holmes Eugene T. Kaplanis Bethany M. Kenny Ana S. Kim Spencer N. Klessens Sun Kyo Lee Alexis L. Lochner Sara A. Lucas Nichole Lynch Olena Madosik Timothy A. Malloy Steven R. McDonald Sean R. McMillan Carmen S. Morales Ma. Luisa S. J. Muniz Faith V. Nelson Kasey S. Newman Sairah T. Oliva Ashley K. Parrish Anna K. Petersen Jonathan R. Pittman Caitlin M. Porter Brittany J. Quales Jacob L. Richey Jalita T. Roberts Kathryn E. Russ Michael A. Sabato Rachael M. Sanders* Robert J. Schaefer Krystal M. A. Schmitt Destiny N. Sidener Rebecca E. Simenson Tyler D. Smith Christopher L. Sparks Sarah A. Sullivan Ian M. Tompkins* Zachary P. Tracy Marjorie R. Tully Luisa F. Uribe John M. Venhaus* Khristian Lee C. Viray
THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015 Alexander J. Williams Taylor M. Whipple**
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY Dr. Rashmi Prasad, Dean
Timothy G. H. Yun
MASTER’S DEGREES MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION General Management
Marvindan C. Anunciacion Peter Arlein Victor V. Bakumenko Thomas L. Batch Jason N. Cabiness Laura M. Cameron Matthew G. Clark Alexandra J. L. Coon Sarah L. Deuling Brian G. Endsley Jane A. Griffith Kelly Harrell Sarah M. Henry Sheri L. Heritage Heather D. Karwowski Christopher E. Lane Zlata Y. Lokteva Polina A. Martin Kevin J. Mihm Benjamin J. Morookian David C. Nicolai Celesta F. Richardson Lauren K. Riley Alicia N. Sinz Jason M. Smith Kimberly J. Stanford Chad M. Steadman Nicholas G. Szymoniak Jacob B. Taylor Helen A. Traylor
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Kristen B. Benge Adyson L. Ellis Sarah R. Frenzel Katherine M. Jernstrom Theresa S. Lyons Kevin S. P. McClear Parker D. McWilliams Sonia F. Mellgren Carla M. Raymond Maria A. Stroth
BACCALAUREATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF ARTS Economics
Stephanie R. Ahern John P. Bezousek Meghan A. Carson** Richelle M. Johnson* Michael J. Jurasek* Brett R. King Christopher J. Lynch Edward H. Mesick Kathleen R. Monfrey* Luke A. Morgan Benjamin A. Nilsson Mathew T. Prentki Kevin R. Prestegard Ashley T. Snodgrass John H. Thompson II Joseph A. Wichorek Mackenzie D. Wood* Victoria S. Yancey
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Accounting
Evgeny A. Aleksandrushkin Lisa A. Alford Blake A. Beatty* Christopher J. Becker Kary L. Blair Eun Hye Cha* Shelley A. Christopherson Jason P. Daupan Jessi S. Gibson Megan M. Green Hannah D. Grilliot Xiaoli Han Sun Hee Hwang* Tammi D. Jessen** Kelsey K. M. Kasper** Laura N. Kelly Laura C. Knowles Jennifer M. Koch Vicki M. Kubacki Jae W. Lee Theodore N. Leonard Adam T. Lincoln Ashley R. Long Yer L. Lor Chaz A. Lyons* Ryan A. Masneri Ariel C. Mcgrew Lisa V. G. McKeegan Justin M. McKoy Angelic A. Menegatos Toan T. Nguyen Liza R. Nosich Terry T. Oh Michelle R. Quijance Anthony L. Ricketts-Reimer Leila E. Ruzicka* Mark A. Ruzicka Anastasia V. Shishkina Nicholas H. Shoenhair Georgianna E. Sielak Svitlana V. Solovyova Thomas W. Sorensen** Lian V. Tran** Ivey M. Venson Yuqing Wang
Economics
Joshua G. Bruno Diana M. Gonzalez Nolasco Eric N. Holzschuh* Marcus A. Holzschuh* Stephen R. Kennington Polina O. Martynenko Wyatt O. Perry
Finance
Scott T. Allen Michael B. W. Andrews Colton J. Beemer Visnja Bosnjak Brandon O. Brewster** Amy Y. Chinn Kassi M. Fetters Mathieu G. Frohlich Whitney N. Grigsby Yi L. Hau David M. Hebert II James M. Hegedus Klavdee Martushev Jordon D. Matukonis Theodore P. Pease Wyatt O. Perry Eric J. Prendeville Diane M. Prowker* Kevin E. Rooke* Georgianna E. Sielak Corrie L. Smith* Kimberly K. Smith Stacy L. Temple Cesare C. Tidler Olga V. Tolstasheva
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Ricardo L. Castillo Jr. Timothy M. Diaz Daniel M. Engelby Robert D. Lekity Jennifer R. Lindsay* Hyunmin Oh* Alexander Rodionov James S. Schneider Shayla M. Silva Renaldo J. Valentine
Management
Christina M. Adams Tyler C. Altenhofen Katherine L. Banzhaf Crystal D. Blair Simeon I. Blunka Allisha M. Bolinder Visnja Bosnjak Franz Burghagen Rikki Burns-Riley Sharnelle M. Clarke April M. Dabelow Cathy A. DeRoche Elsa J. Dieckgraeff Robert H. Ferguson IV Melissa A. Foligno Nichole C. Foster** Mara M. Froemling Mathieu G. Frohlich Gabrielle J. Gobaleza Yi L. Hau Kanjarin Hiranworawuthikul Thomas C. Hurt Rachel N. Jeffers-Eakes Gardner L. Jones Jr. Whitney N. Kellie Chantae D. Kochuten Ashlee N. Lewis* Alexandra B. W. Marsolais Xavier A. Mason* Ashley A. McKibbon** Matthew D. Miller Shenjie M. Onato Jeremy M. Pearce Alexandra L. Price* Michelle R. Quijance Marissa L. Romer Christopher N. Schafer Hattie E. Schmidlkofer Kimberly K. Smith Michael A. C. Thuneman* Sade M. Topps Lauren D. Tryon Grant E. Uren Melissa J. Walker Andrea N. Wilson
Management Information Systems Heather M. G. Clay Kyle S. Ekstrand Brandon M. Gorton Roberta C. Goughnour Joel M. Headdings James B. Mears Brian W. Smith Joshua B. Smith Rhyss W. Vivian Marketing Christina M. Adams Michael J. Akers Colton J. Beemer Franz Burghagen Rikki Burns-Riley Sharnelle M. Clarke Rachel N. Droege* Nichole C. Foster** Mara M. Froemling Mathieu G. Frohlich Yi L. Hau Kanjarin Hiranworawuthikul Marcus A. Holzschuh* Thomas C. Hurt Rachel N. Jeffers-Eakes Ashlee N. Lewis* Alexandra B. W. Marsolais Xavier A. Mason* Shenjie M. Onato Jeremy M. Pearce Theodore P. Pease Jasmine V. Poole Alexandra L. Price* Christopher N. Schafer James S. Schneider Stephanie L. Schuman Michael A. C. Thuneman* Melissa J. Walker
GRADUATES ASSOCIATE DEGREES ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Accounting
Nicole M. Anderson Mario A. Baez Kasi M. Balmforth Rhona E. Batayon Barbara L. Bohn Ana-Dusica Devic Richard R. Fenton III Joseph P. Howell Adam D. Lowe Erika Menhennett Kara D. Oney Kathryn M. Sauve Natalie J. Smith Seen Y. So Carla L. Sudaria Crystal M. Swafford Minty R. Trakalsaeng Shay L. Underwood Charlene Vaughan
Business Computer Information Systems
Joseph P. Howell Jesse C. Kells Michael Petrisko Jr. Liubov S. Shabalina
Logistics and Supply Chain Operations
Christopher Funderok* Tyler D. Krause Melissa A. Pinnell Andrew M. Watts***
Small Business Administration
Loren A. Atti Kasi M. Balmforth Andrea J. Barnes Tabitha E. Cassidy Justina M. Meyer Sarah R. Rosen Kathryn M. Sauve Amanda J. VinZant Jane Wehrheim
CERTIFICATES Logistics and Supply Chain Operations Adam L. Jacobson
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Dr. Paul Deputy, Interim Dean
MASTER’S DEGREES MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Education
Carlos A. Alvarez Matthew C. Bennice Jessica A. Bonadurer Sara S. Carroll Cheng-Ai Chiu John R. Cuzzocreo III Deanna C. Davis Stephanie E. Hammond Nicole M. Hewitt Margaret E. Hill Daniel J. Hoffman Sabrina J. Johns Nicholas A. Kuka Alyssa M. Logan Ryan M. Olberding
Sally H. Pak Jillian L. Pollock Kristopher S. Sperry Penny J. Steed Alexander J. Troll Michon E. Whitmer MASTER OF EDUCATION Counselor Education
Terra L. Bingham Caitlin E. Burr Sarah J. Hill Kennith B. Holbrook II Leah B. Kellerby Erin Kinavey Wennerstrom Agusta A. Lind Molly R. Masters Mary Jo Mettler Christine R. Moss Kyle P. Newman Andrew B. Preis Aidee K. Rodriguez Ward W. Walker Cathy M. Wareham
Early Childhood Special Education
Sooyun Chi Melissa D. Kahler-Afelin Raquel M. Martinez Kelly Tousley Hanna G. Young
Educational Leadership
Patricia Ahrens Dana M. Bartman Timothy L. Bauer Christopher Bernoski Denise L. Brottem Douglas S. Carroll Scott L. Kluever Michael D. Lee Ricky J. Lind Jr. Michael D. McGee Luke A. Meinert Julie E. Santaella Kathryn A. Symmes Kaitlin M. Tallman Gordon H. Tester Christina J. Von Walter Mary E. Wood Dustin M. Wright
Special Education Brian P. Babcock Ashley E. Lutes Heather C. Martens Teaching and Learning
Amber R. Cunningham Tulsi S. Patil Jennifer A. Pierce
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Language Education Margo A. Merrill Lillian A. M. Olson Heather J. Rains Principal Brad A. Bell Erin R. Binek Rochelle R. Bushey Teresa G. Lesage Marti Mackinnon Anna B. McGlocklin Tammy L. Palmer Jennifer R. Rinaldi Sheryl L. Ross Polly M. Rowell Beth A. Sandefur Nicole H. Scherer Annalee M. Shaw-Coy Mary K. Watts Christine C. Zelinsky Wendy S. Zorea Special Education
Bobby B. Britton Amanda M. Hackman Emily A. Horrocks Michael T. Kage
THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015
Erika F. Lundy Edna F. Maxwell Superintendent
Howard L. Cockerham IV Daniel S. Hill Angela A. Lunda Scott H. MacManus James E. Merriner Robyn J. Taylor Deborah L. Treece
POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATES Early Childhood
Julia M. Tsunemori
BACCALAUREATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF ARTS Early Childhood Education
Siray H. Abbey Heidi K. Doner** Megan K. Freeman* Marla D. Freitag** Brittany N. Larson-Willis Michelle L. McCollough* Alexandria V. Richey Kaleigh H. Thompson Hannah R. Ward** Dacia A. Wilson
Elementary Education
Tatiana V. Artemyeva** Jessica L. Biering* Sasha A. Halfyard* Helen H. Kim Juan M. Medina* Lindsey N. Pettijohn* Rachel C. Stumpf* Katelyn N. Tullius Julie A. West Crystal L. Whitney Michelle A. Williams
ASSOCIATE DEGREES ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Early Childhood Development
Hilory D. G. Arness* Juleesa B. Caldwell Michelle L. Fanning Courtney K. Gill Madelyn J. Lizzi Lauren F. Mora Gina-Antonette B. Par Ariana M. Pierce Christine Posey*** Cora E. Trowbridge Padee Vang Megan N. White
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Dr. T. Bartlett Quimby, Interim Dean
MASTER’S DEGREES MASTER OF CIVIL ENGINEERING Steven E. Lewis Brandon S. Telford
MASTER OF APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Haley N. McIntyre Amy R. Ostman Komal Vaid MASTER OF SCIENCE Applied Environmental Science and Technology
Vitor R. De Carli James R. Temte
Arctic Engineering
Hugh J. Keogh Christopher J. Mercer
Civil Engineering
Xinlei Na
Engineering Management
Yolima Florez Peggy D. Paulus
Project Management
Lucas A. Clark Carolyn S. Dulaney James Fitzgerald Darcy J. B. Harris Julene D. May Michael J. McDonough Maggie A. McKay Alena L. Robson Owen T. Stribling Elliot J. Yi Chang Woo You
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Coastal, Ocean Engineering
and
Port
Kimberly A. Lloyd
BACCALAUREATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF ARTS Computer Science
Teslin K. Roys*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Civil Engineering
Stefanie M. Armstrong Garrett S. Baginski Jennifer K. Baker Alexandra L. Bowles David C. Carlson III** Jai M. Chang Ali A. Chaudhry David S. Eguires-Lee Monick Estrada Gonzalez Andrew J. Gray Brendan W. Hafele Nathan K. Harris Jonathan D. Hartford Ryan S. Kim Jacob D. E. Minturn Dustin L. Richmond* Della H. Santos** Azri-el I. Sellers Travis N. Thompson Kaytee S. Villafranca
Computer Science
Daniel P. Card Jacob A. Dempsey Andrew J. Frank Nailya Galimzyanova Brent J. Gonzales Devin W. Homan Adrienne M. Keck Matthew P. McGregor Terrance R. Mount Jr. Robert A. Pantaleone*** Tom Parker Gabriel A. Perez Cortes Dillon M. C. Salsman Pressley Collin O. Schroeder
Engineering
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Thomas C. Alley* Gregory M. Annis* Stephen L. Arwine Kolaiah J. Baker* Galen K. I. Baumgartner Alexander L. Bautista Jr. Derek P. Boyce Taryn M. Byrd Aaron J. Cole Cory A. Fetters Jeffrey S. Friesen Kyle Russel M. Giron Anna M. Hamre Melanie S. Y. Han Valisa V. Hansen William D. Hardcastle Joshua L. Heppner Benjamin L. Hoover Andrea P. Hulman Vitaly A. Ivanov Weldon A. Johnson Artem I. Kozyrenko Bryce D. Mahn Jun I. Mendoza John S. Pahkala Lowell M. Perry* Teal L. Phelps Buchanan Polya Jordan T. Shindle Michael S. Spano John H. Street Elena M. M. Stutzer* Andrew M. Vied Sukjin Yoon Geomatics
Jacob A. Austin Kirstyn M. Draper Adam L. Forth* Benjamin W. Kramer Kevin R. Pawlowski Elaine P. Quiboloy Reid Anne M. Rowland* Philip J. Scott Travis A. Wilson
CERTIFICATES Geographic Information Systems
Tracy R. Hansen Tara A. Harrington Scott M. Norton
COLLEGE OF HEALTH
William Hogan, Dean
MASTER’S DEGREES MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH Public Health Practice
Gandy G. Becker Fabrice E. Evengue Audra E. Henderson Marisa P. Johnson Patricia C. McNulty Cari S. Miller Christopher M. Nelson Ijedima Ngene-Igwe Natasha M. Pineda Cynthia Schauer Andrew Tooyak Jr. Melissa Viator Melissa N. Wilson
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Advanced Human Services
Cynthia A. Newbold
POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATES Paralegal Studies
Jennifer R. McGuffey
22 | GRADUATES Cheng Vang
Amanda J. Newell** Katie N. Sears** Rhonda L. Sheehan Trevor S. Vanblankenstein** Morgan B. Whitfield Sheree L. Wilson*
BACCALAUREATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF ARTS
Fire and Emergency Services Technology
Justice
Judson C. Adams Princess Ariel Z. Bethea Nicholas J. Brunger Joshua T. Casselman Jacob Decker Seth J. Dinkel* Jonah D. Dornbos* Helen M. Dorris Jamon L. Ector Jennifer E. Gilhuly Valeria P. Hartley Brenna K. Heady Joshua Jackson Gaynor J. Johansen* Ramiro J. Lamas Jr. Stacy Lee Adriana M. Martinez Chelsea R. McCormick Jordan D. Oberlander Paige K. Olson Kathleen P. Pirie Vano R. Rehon James R. Reich Daniel J. Reinhard* James C. Schindler Alysha M. Shaginoff Rex W. Talcott III Enetta L. Walker Mariama K. Wiggins* Derek C. Witte* Christopher N. Wood Adler N. D. Yambao
Dalton M. Anderson Mia R. Badillo* Brendan J. Blossom Brian W. Dunlevy* William C. Homestead Krystie L. Stevenson Brian S. Svedin**
Human Services
Kristen D. Buchta Christopher E. Burns* Danisha Davis Gisselle C. De La Cruz Michael J. Eggemeyer* Elizabeth A. Embree Arnold Hague Jr. Darrell W. Helton Gaohly R. Her Josian Jolly Tina D. Jones Samantha J. Keeley Brittanie M. Lammers Grace M. LeNorman Johanna C. Montanez Stone J. Sibbett Mirandah S. Smith Cheryl L. Tuttle
Medical Assisting
Melujane Y. Brodigan Justin M. Tooley Natalie K. Vlahovich
Legal Studies
Benjamin A. Dunaway
Paralegal Studies
Marta R. Matthews Klingebiel
BACHELOR OF HUMAN SERVICES Maribel Bernal Alston* Charles T. Bischoff Elizabeth G. P. Carcamo Teresa J. Cross Autumn G. Gohn* Stephanie M. Schow Amber L. Sims Fabienne C. Smith Heather L. Sollenberger*
Caroline E. Lee Marta R. Matthews Klingebiel
Radiologic Technology
Marlena I. Acord* Ashley Y. Adams Kristen M. Bell* June R. Berrett** Crystal E. Collard Nina E. Gunnell Elizabeth A. Lawson* Hannah Lee* Whitney A. Martinez* Evan S. Miller* Carolyn E. Pearcy Kandis L. Price* Erica Shafer Kevin D. Sturgill* Madison L. Swiderski*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Dental Hygiene
Lisa A. Bryant** Liisia D. Putnam
Health Sciences
Thomas DeBlauw Aurora M. Gargagliano* Crystalyn R. Lemieux
CERTIFICATES Civic Engagement
Mathew P. Cattrell Jennifer A. Howell
Medical Laboratory Science
Laceyrae J. Norman
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Dental Assisting
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Dental Assisting
Bailey M. Albanese Sara Bouaseng Lynsey J. Hindmarch Nicole E. Kneale Faryal Malik Terra D. Swartzbacker
Dental Hygiene
Cerise A. Bailey** Crystal D. Braddock* Alaura C. Clark Nicole R. Dowd Adrienne S. Gardner Polly Kojin** Kelsey R. Meyer** Lillygean M. Murray**
THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015
Angel M. Gascon Cara L. Gauthier Mallory N. Gentle Lynsey J. Hindmarch Rebekah L. White
Paralegal Studies
George G. Nagel Judith M. Stefchak
MASTER’S DEGREES MASTER OF SCIENCE Nursing Science
Sadie E. Anderson Christine O. Bailes Kelly M. Cerutti Candice R. Faria Dara M. Fields Emily A. Garhart
Jessica C. Heafner Mary S. Leach Lindsey N. Leder Margaret K. Lindley Margaret L. Maixner Anne M. McCarron Genevieve M. Sykes Jordin A. Thompson Tabitha M. Waller
BACCALAUREATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Nursing Science
Shannon F. Agne Tessa M. L. Beedle* Denali E. Blackmore Samantha R. Brown Deidra M. Burns Kristen L. Burns Edward W. Carman III Lindsey M. Dunlap Ingrid A. Elvira* Cami N. Fuller Rachel L. Furman Annalyn H. Gozun Timothy A. Graham Kaylee B. Grant** Andre P. E. Koehrer Kami N. Kramer Melissa A. Linden Kelsey L. Marre Jordan M. Mattingley Amber L. Michael Jennifer M. Minsch Jessica P. Monette Nicole G. Moore Kayla J. Murphy Keith J. Nadon Claire E. Palmatier Leanne R. Pizzi Molly C. Quinlan Morgan E. Ramseth Amber L. Reichardt* Julia L. Riopelle Maureen Rose Katherine G. Rulapaugh** Kalee M. Rusenstrom Sarah E. Sullivan Tandia V. Turner Tamara R. Van Diest Jacqueline A. L. VanDriessche
Allison T. Kane Dylan Y. Kelley Emily M. Lanni Hayley B. Liston Lena S. Logan Jessica L. Mahurin Travis J. Marsh** Madalyn M. McCurdy Elizabeth McKay Candis S. Moore Britney A. Murphy Anne E. Nelson Kayla M. Olson Jordan L. Otto Amanda L. Rothbarth* Abigail A. Rusak Robert J. Schaefer Evinette R. Sexton* Troy C. Sharp Camlynn J. Shearer Alison C. Slay Ariana L. Smith Kristen R. Smith Tina Son Allyson J. Squires** Aaron P. Streeter Melisa M. Sturdevant Jonathan Thomas Amber R. Van Ness Desiree Velez Amy E. Warren Norma Zepeda-Navarro The College of Health has within it (1) the School of Nursing and (2) the School of Social Work. SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
MASTER’S DEGREES
Jessica J. Greene* Shiloh S. Hammond Michelle L. Hawkins* Kacee C. Holloway Jennifer R. Honea Niki J. Knowlton Pearl A. Mendes Julia K. Miner Jacqueline S. Odena Drea L. Pegues Alexander C. Pendrey** Rebecca M. Rodriguez Alesya Sinyawski Shaneika L. Williams*
COMMUNITY AND TECNICAL COLLEGE Dr. Bonnine Nygard, Interim Dean
MASTER’S DEGREES MASTER OF SCIENCE Career and Technical Education
Debra A. Canavan Alisa L. Wedin
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Career and Technical Education
Martha A. Peck
Dietetic Internship
Seth N. Anderson MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK Tamara M. Deschaine Sarah C. Abramczyk Katherine L. Fossman Cameron C. Adams Katie K. Garrity Lindsay L. Bothe Ashley L. Hebeler Marylee E. Cassell-Quinto Ivory L. Miceli Jenna L. Downs-Last Grace E. Schumacher Edna M. G. Flores Katherine M. Sweetman Megan V. Gooding Daniel Habermann Ingrid E. Harrald BACCALAUREATE Kayli P. Helvie Sarah M. Histand DEGREES Cheri L. Johansen Lori A. Kennell BACHELOR OF ARTS Margaret L. Kugzruk Hospitality and Restaurant Samantha J. Lahti Management ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED Heather B. Larrabee Hannah V. Knapp SCIENCE Devon M. Lewis Avery J. Kristiansen Nursing Tiffany A. Mason Alex M. Kurth Marsha A. Bailey* Joy B. J. Montgomery Karen A. Rojas Acosta Cameron R. Baird Nathan A. Nall Cassandra L. Romig Taylor R. Barnes* Kayli R. Nielson Victoria K. Wolcott Katie L. Baumgartner Crystal R. Nixon-Luckhurst Lori L. Bennett Christopher S. Reppel BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Shannon D. Biamonte Keita Senaga Aviation Technology Laura A. Bleicher* Melissa M. Snyder Samantha F. Alex* Elli R. Braaten Ronald S. Wilmot Alphonzo W. Allen II Erin R. Burnette Olaide T. Wolfe Sarah A. Bujno Lauren A. Cordova Erwin T. Domingo* Jessica L. Countryman Andrew D. Gichard Alina S. Cushing Chelsea S. Jasinski Erica Dittmar Stephan K. Jenkins Nichole R. Dojka Jeremy E. Johnson Madison M. Dolifka Kevin J. Kremer Tabatha A. Durand** Brian N. Stroble Social Work Management Kirsten A. Elstad Kaya K. Suppayosamorn Lindsay L. Bothe Kathryn A. Epperheimer* Ellie J. Xue Jenny M. Farley BACCALAUREATE Rachel J. Farris Construction Management DEGREES Stephanie V. Fitzpatrick Jin P. Chong Faith A. Freel Carson A. Clubb BACHELOR OF SOCIAL Jessica C. Grinnell Antone Contento* WORK James B. Hampton Cole A. Hagge Emily R. Adeszko Wynette M. Hanna Nicholas C. Holbrook Joanna Bautista Kadie E. Hansen Christopher G. Johnson Douglas L. Bowers Jessica A. Harmon William S. Kelly Shadae A. Cardoza Crystal L. Hartman* Sung H. Kim** Margaret E. Carey Heather M. Hays Jeffrey T. Luberski Patricia M. Chapman Tara L. Hopkins Jeremiah J. McClung Kallie M. Dorsey Lindsey A. Jacobsen Richard J. Ochoa Jr.
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GRADUATES Brian E. Richtarcsik* Teague N. Russell Candace L. White*
Jessica M. Zumdieck Apprenticeship Technologies
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Dietetics
Diana S. Alarcon Andrea Y. Alexander Kylie J. Burns Nicole C. Miller* Kelby L. Murphy* Celine M. B. Siddall Melissa D. Tholl***
Architectural and Engineering Technology
Nutrition
Kayla M. Patarini Keriann M. Shine Toni A. Smith
Physical Education
Susan L. Bick Devin O. Chapman* Eric R. Dahl* John D. Gilbert Daniel S. Gregory Megan A. C. Gunyah Ethan M. Kazmierczak* Raymond W. Macrall Damon M. Thompson*
Technology
Jesse C. Archer* Maureen P. Badey Sandra J. Bair Steven P. Cannon Paul D. Carter Craig A. Defendorf** Nathan E. Griffin Frederick S. Hansen Charles A. Jacobs Jr. Josiah J. Jordan Dawn M. Kewan Zachary J. Korsmo* Zackary M. Lahti Maley Jordan T. Land Ronald B. Larsen Sean C. O’Dowd Ryan S. Schaugaard Rebecca J. Walser
ASSOCIATE DEGREES ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Air Traffic Control
Linda M. M. Cooper Timothy O. Gravelle Robert A. Hering Kayla D. Klemke Rhenierocky P. Mercado Timothy P. Munoz II Christopher P. Scott*** Joshua D. Stuckey Joel N. White
Amber L. R. Barnaby Megan J. Endreson*** Glenn T. Farley Lourliza A. Lumbab Kristle D. Magadia Roneo G. Recustodio Curtis A. Slater
Automotive Technology
Alexander A. Azevedo Graham L. Baker Jon Duft Timothy L. Grosdidier Jerome T. McCall James M. Nelson Woong Olson Jeremy D. Porter Wesley R. Schaffner
Aviation Administration
Rosalie A. Miller
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Charles D. Benson Garrett S. Daugherty
Computer and Networking Technology
Michael Angelo S. Baello Josef M. Baerny Anthony R. Berg Gabriel A. Cazares Daniel J. Clifford*** David A. Desinger Ray S. Flores Joseph P. Fortaliza* Iga L. Goral** Howard W. Hancock Allan F. LaRose James M. Madigan* Steven W. Peterson Sam J. Starkenburg Pornthip Thongnark
Computer Information and Office Systems
Lalaine V. Baguio William L. Huston** Shawn L. Robinson Natalia J. Smith Megan M. Stahlhut**
Construction Management
Ian D. Anderson*
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Dylan T. Hellwich Culinary Arts
Heather L. Adams* Kayla M. Christiansen Margaret C. Hanrahan Kristina E. Henkel Heather N. Jarvis*** Joseph W. Kaufmann Nathaniel D. May Dena M. McChargue** Marc Gabriel A. Santos Lilly A. Thorne Joycelyn D. Weaver Kimberlyn N. White
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Kristine M. Bollinger
Professional Piloting
David A. Schmidt*
Welding and Nondestructive Testing Technology
Manfred J. Aponte Jeremiah E. Barnard Cyler J. Green Brendan M. O’Hara Nicholas E. Schmitz John D. Upchurch*
CERTIFICATES Automotive Technology
Connor R. Cullip Jacob D. Marshall
Aviation Maintenance Technology, Airframe
Garrett S. Daugherty Jacob T. McNabb Ryo Noguchi
Aviation Maintenance Technology, Powerplant
Michael D. Borden Jr. Garrett S. Daugherty Hannibal V. Kintana Jr. Jacob T. McNabb Brett B. Merboth Ryo Noguchi Jorge B. Rodriguez Jr. Jordan S. Starr Wade R. Weiss
Computer and Networking Technology
Ronald S. Perry
Retail Management
Kevin J. Blommer Barrie K. Brent Daniel F. Murakami Christopher N. Schafer
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You can make a difference! Tom Case, Chancellor
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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE Dr. John Mouracade, Interim Dean
UNIVERSITY HONORS SCHOLARS
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES BACHELOR OF ARTS Anthropology
Blake A. Romero
Dual Languages
Oliver L. Petraitis**
English
Oliver L. Petraitis**
Interdisciplinary Studies
Hayley A. Banks**
International Studies
Jennifer D. Chaudhary**±
Languages
Aurora C. Dordan**±
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Anthropology
Avery W. P. Underwood*
Biological Sciences
Karen M. Carlson* Jaeyeon Cho** Daniel J. Quinlan** Arin K. Underwood
Environment and Society
Tesia M. Forstner*
Mathematics
Isaac N. X. Ahern**± Jomar L. J. Nillo* Alexander C. Schumann*±
Psychology
Kivalina E. Grove** Ashley A. McKibbon**
Management
Xavier A. Mason*
COLLEGE OF HEALTH BACHELOR OF ARTS Justice
Daniel J. Reinhard*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Medical Technology
Cynthia A. Abam*
HONORS GRADUATES
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES BACHELOR OF ARTS Philosophy
Branden J. Fontana
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Biological Sciences
Brittany R. Jermalovic
Psychology
Danielle M. Parker
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Xavier Mason: A voice for graduates’ futures By John Sallee
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He was born on the east side of Anchorage with a normal childhood, playing video games like “NBA Live” and enjoying his youth. His name is Xavier Mason, and he is the Spring 2015 Commencement speaker. Mason grew up in Anchorage and later transferred to Eagle River High School, where he had a hard time fitting in. “My freshman year, I was kind of a loner ‘cause I didn’t grow up there and I didn’t know anybody. The only person I knew for the first month was my brother,” he said. Mason then took the opportunity to join the football team. By his senior year of high school, Mason had already completed most of the credits needed to graduate, so he turned to home-school. “It was fun. I was just at my own pace, so I could go faster and just not waste any time,” Mason said. Now a UAA senior, Mason is completing his degree in management and marketing. He hopes to be a social entrepreneur and dreams of becoming the head of a conglomerate. “I really like creating, building things and I want to continue doing that, such as budding a company, make it sustainable, move on and then build something else,” said Mason. Mason has always been interested in business marketing because it gives room for creativity, which he believes is “valued and stifled.” His role models include accomplished and ambitious rappers, with a prime example being Jay Z. “You find the ambition and you find it contagious in his artistry, it goes into detail how to achieve exactly what he is
doing,” Mason said. Reaching just as high as his role models, Mason applied to be the Spring 2015 Commencement speaker in memory of his late grandfather Jean who passed away in November 2013. “He was a man of extreme intellect but due to his circumstances he wasn’t able to show the world what he can do. He really inspired me to get an education,” said Mason. As far as second guessing goes, Xavier said there were many other intelligent students at UAA who applied. “Part of me is wanting to see if I had what it takes,” he said. Mason’s friends support him in his ambitions as well. While studying abroad through the Semester at Sea program two years ago, Mason met fellow student Bryson Banks. When Banks first met Mason, he thought, “He seems like a cool dude, maybe we’ll see each other around the ship periodically.” But as the months continued, Bryson began to see Xavier’s bright personality as a light in the darkness. “From his aforementioned infectious laugh, to his words of encouragement, to his radical ideas, to his impartiality towards others no matter their race, religion, sexual orientation or otherwise, he truly is a respecter of persons and can change the atmosphere of an environment instantly as a result of his energy,” said Bryson. As far as the commencement speech goes, Bryson believes Mason is the perfect fit for speaker. “He’s candid, honest and unequivocally transparent, and is not one to mince words, but somehow communicates everything with the ultimate grace, poise and meekness, befitting someone 30 years his senior,” said Bryson.
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An advisory committee composed a communications faculty member, the faculty senate president and several graduating students selects the Commencement speaker. After the application deadline, the committee reviews the applicants and decides who would best represent the class. The committee believed that Mason was, without a doubt, the right decision. “He’s done a lot for his community. He’s part of the Emerging Leaders Program. He has an array of experiences that makes him unique but also makes him a good representative of someone to look up to,” said Paula Fish, assistant director of Student Life and Leadership. “His content was really great, the kind of content you want in order to convey a message that’s comprehensive of the entire campus because there are so many types of students including traditional, non traditional, students with kids or family et cetera.” Justice major Ruddy Abam agrees that Mason is fit for the Commencement
By Samantha Davenport arts@thenorthernlight.org
Graduation is coming up, and what better way to celebrate your departure than with a bedazzled graduation cap! Here is your Go-To Guide to designing your beautiful headwear. Do a quick search on Google or Pinterest and decide on what your genre of décor is. After deciding what interests you (or what you find pretty) run to the store and purchase globs of glitter, glue, and colored Sharpies. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Go home. Make a mess. Eat some bananas and get your potassium. Make more mess. Create something that can be tacked on your wall for the next 20 years.
Now run to the store and grab your supplies and make a piece of art that you can wear proudly on your head for a couple hours. The next time you’ll pull it out of storage will probably be when you’re showing your cap off to your kids; that’s okay though. Any Mean Girls or Harry Potter quote will do.
speech. She met him two years ago and took courses with him, eventually becoming friends through his strong passion for leadership. “He was telling the class about his experience as a leader, and it just grew on me how passionate of an individual he was,” said Abam. Abam believes that Mason will convey a message that will be easily relatable because his humbleness balances his leadership prowess. “He is the most humble person. To be able to do as much as him and to remain that way is very admirable, and I believe people will see that,” said Abam. Mason will deliver his speech May 3 at the Alaska Airlines Center. After graduation, Mason plans to stay in Alaska, because it ultimately is his home. However, he will continue to travel in order to gain experience with various places around the world. He hopes to achieve many goals throughout his lifetime, which include giving a memorable Commencement speech.
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Predicting the playout: The NBA Finals GOLDEN STATE VS. CLEVELAND
By Nolin Ainsworth
sports@thenorthernlight.org In honor (or disdain) of finals week, I look ahead to “the” Finals: the two weeks at the beginning of summer sports fans hang out with LeBron, whichever team he belongs to and whichever team is standing in his way of a title. At least, that has been the status quo the last four years. Even though the NBA playoffs are still young, with two rounds of action to go before the Finals, I went ahead and made some predictions. I gave myself the liberty of choosing two possible Western Conference champions and two possible Eastern Conference ones. Here is my best stab at the four match-ups we are likely to see in the Finals.
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LeBron’s first championship run with Miami ended when his team overcoming Kevin Durant’s in the Finals; each superstar was trying to outshine the other on the biggest stage in pro ball. In a parallel way, this is LeBron’s first championship run back with Cleveland, and he very well meet the newest A-List superstar in the Finals: Stephen Curry. Curry led the Warriors to the best 2014-15 regular season record, with a winning percentage just north of 80 percent. The Davidson-alum is the second coming of Reggie Miller but with some added playmaking. The atmosphere of these games would be outrageous. Both San Francisco and Cleveland are starving for a title — and both teams have the talent to bring one home. PREDICTION: CLEVELAND IN 7
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SAN ANTONIO VS. CHICAGO Unlike a Golden State-Cleveland matchup, both these clubs have had the “dynasty” label attached to their name in the past. The main difference is San Antonio is still coached by a hall-of-famer, whereas Chicago’s legendary coach Phil Jackson moved on a long time ago. These teams have a similar makeup, with selfless stars and reliable role players, but I would give Chicago the slight edge if Derrick Rose plays up to his potential. PREDICTION: CHICAGO IN 6
GOLDEN STATE VS. CHICAGO
SAN ANTONIO VS. CLEVELAND
Chicago may be the only Eastern Conference team with the ability to win in the Finals over Golden State. Behind guards Rose, Jimmy Butler and Aaron Brooks, Chicago can experiment with which guards can best defend Curry. Chicago has big men that can defend as well, which could give Golden State’s pick-and-roll some trouble.
This matchup would be a treat for no other reason that it would be the third consecutive year the Spurs face off against King James in the Finals. However this time, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginóbili would be facing a different, more youthful “Big Three.” So far, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love have been playing well in their first respective postseasons. But the Spurs’ Big Three have been together for over a decade, and this is the first season Cleveland’s Big Three have been together, which makes me side with the Spurs.
PREDICTION: CHICAGO IN 7
PREDICTION: SAN ANTONIO IN 6
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Distance: 6 miles one way Fees: Free Difficulty: Difficult Elevation gain: 1,775 ft. Trailhead: Off Old Glenn Highway near Loretta French Park
Distance: 1 mile total Fees: $5 parking fee Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: None Trailhead: Take Hiland Rd. exit off Glenn Highway, turn right onto Eagle River Rd. Turn right at North Fork Eagle River trailhead This easy one-mile hike is a simple out and back trail that is very flat. The trail ends once the river is reached, but hikers may walk alongside the river if they choose on the carved in foot path through the low lying bushes. The trail is accessible all year long and during the winter cross country skiers and hikers can cross the river ice to get to the far bank.
The Ptarmigan Valley trail located in Chugiak climbs high above the town back into the tundra of Ptarmigan Valley. The trail follows along lush forest and foilage for six miles all the way up to Round Top Mountain (which connects to Baldy and Black Tail trails). The trail is steep but well worth the climb as hikers come out into Ptarmigan Valley and can catch views of Cook Inlet beneath them. Hikers attempting the whole trail should plan for six or more hours to complete.
View of the opposite bank of Eagle River from the North Fork Eagle River Trail. When frozen over hikers and skiiers may cross the river to access another trail.
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Looking out onto the Cook Inlet from the saddle at Ptarmigan Valley. View from the sandbar in Eagle River off the North Fork Eagle River Trail.
Ptarmigan Valley high above Chugiak.
View from the sandbar in Eagle River off the North Fork Eagle River Trail.
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Distance: 3 miles one way Fees: None Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: None Trailhead: Take the Seward Highway south to Girdwood. Take the Alyeska Highway to Alberg Ave., turn right. Continue on Alberg Ave. until North face Rd., take a right to get to the parking lot. Trailhead is a short walk above Alyeska Resort.
Distance: 1.5 miles one way Fees: None Difficulty: Moderate Elevation gain: 500 ft. Trailhead: Take right off Hiland Rd. exit off Glenn Highway. Turn right onto Skyline Rd. Trailhead is at the end of the road, please note that the road changes name several times.
Beginning at the Alyeska Resort the Winner Creek trail meanders through the northern most rain forest of North America. The trail has a relatively easy terrain with very slight inclines along the way. Hikers may choose to hike to just the hand tram that crosses winner creek gorge in a gut wrenching ride 100 feet above the rushing waters of Glacier creek or may contine on the loop that ends near Girdwood Elementary School. It’s 2.5 miles to the hand tram and 8 miles on the full loop. The trail is pristine, taking hikers far from the hustle and bustle of Anchorage. The path is surrounded by old tall Sitka spruce, hemlock and blueberry bushes. The 35 miles to Girdwood seem worth it all for this Alaskan gem.
This favorite of Eagle River locals goes to the top of Baldy. The entirity of the hike offers views of Anchorage, the Cook Inlet, and Matanuska Valley. It goes through a small area of Hemlocks until the trail climbs up into the tundra. The trail was renovated and rerouted in the summer of 2014 by a Student Conservation Association group based out of Colorado. The new route takes switchbacks up the face of the mountain rather than going straight up. The change was made in attempts to prevent erosion that was highly prevalent with the straight up approach of the former trail. The new path is much easier for hikers, but does make the hike longer.
Winner Creek as it rushes along towards Winner Creek Gorge.
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Sunset view of the Matanuska Valley from the Baldy summit.
View of Sleeping Lady Mountain from Baldy.
Winner Creek trail in Girdwood, winding through Sitka Spruce. The forest is the northern most rain forest in North America.
Hand tram crossing Winner Creek Gorge.
A skyline view of Anchorage from Baldy.
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Distance: 1.7 miles one way Fees: $5 parking fee Difficulty: Moderate Elevation gain: 1,300 ft. Trailhead: Take O’Malley Rd. to Hillside Dr., turn right. Take a left onto Upper Huffman Rd. until Toilsome Hill Dr., turn right. Follow the road until the Glen Alps Trailhead parking lot, please note that the road changes name several times.
Flattop is Anchorage’s and Alaska’s most hiked trail. The trail is host to thousands of visitors each year from all around the world. The trail takes off from the Glen Alps trailhead where hikers will go up and around Blueberry Hill (plentiful berry picking available late August) to the first saddle. From there hikers will continue their climb to the windy peak of Flattop Mountain by stairs until they reach the second saddle. From the second saddle onwards the trail becomes very rocky. A sign before this section of trail recommends that children and pets need not continue further. The sign also states that the section of trail is difficult and to exercise extreme caution while descending. While the sign should be taken seriously the last section of the Flattop hike is definitely doable even for children and pets. The very last part of the trail goes over a talus field and does require scrambling over rocks, but with a little extra caution and consideration hikers will be able to ascend safely.
Right before the top the climb over the rocks becomes the most difficult, hikers can choose to go straight up with more rock climbing or can take a minor path to the right. The path to the right is very thin, but does avoid the rocks more. Once hikers reach the peak a pile of rocks holds up a pole where an American flag and prayer flags fly. It’s a tradition of many to touch the pole before they officially claim they have reached the top. Flattop Mountain peak tends to be very windy so be prepared by bringing a wind breaker at the least. The 360-degree views from atop the mountain more than make up for the windy conditions that frequent the top, however. Hikers may choose to turn around after reaching the top of Flattop Mountain or can continue on to Peak 2 and Peak 3. Hikers should exercise caution on the descent from Flattop Mountain while going over the rocky areas; sometimes it’s easier to slide down on your butt.
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Paraglider taking off from the Flattop summit.
Along the way to the Flattop summit hikers pass through Blueberry Knoll also known as the first saddle.
View of Powerline Pass from the second saddle on the Flattop trail.
Distance: No data Fees: $5 parking fee Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: No data Trailhead: Take right on Hiland Rd. exit off of Glenn Highway. Turn right onto dirt road right before Briggs Bridge. Follow the dirt road to the end.
The Lower Eagle River trail doesn’t have many reports on the actual distance with reports ranging from anywhere between 3-10 miles one way. The trail is very wide and open for mountain biking as well as hiking. The trail follows along Eagle River back to the South Fork Eagle River Falls. Be aware that the trail does intersect with a trail on private property.
View on the Lower Eagle River trail.
Distance: 1 mile one way Fees: $5 parking fee Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: 175 ft. Trailhead: Take Thunderbird Falls exit off the Glenn Highway. Trailhead is on the right.
The Thunderbird Falls hike is a short one mile hike in Chugach State Park that takes hikers either to an overlook over Thunderbird Falls or right down to the bottom of the fall. The trail goes alongside Eklutna Canyon through birch forest with very little elevation gain. Most of the gain in elevation occurs within the first tenth of a mile of the hike and then flattens out progressively. However, hikers who wish to go stand next to Thunderbird Falls must take a steep, but manageable, hike down the cliff to the river bank below. Once alongside the river hikers must maneuver across a thin bank alongside the cliff to get right up next to the falls. This bank is covered in ice for much of the year making this part somewhat tricky. With light feet and careful movements though most hikers will be able to make it closer to Thunderbird Falls. Take special notice to not go off the trail while on the hike as private property exists on one side of the trail and deep canyon on the other. The hike is open year round. The trail is busiest during the summer with tourists visiting from out of state. During the winter, the trail can be slippery in some parts, but is still very much doable.
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Eagle River Nature Center Trails Distance: 3 miles total Fees: $5 parking fee Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: None Trailhead: Take right at Hiland Rd. exit off the Glenn Highway. Take right onto Eagle River Rd. Eagle River Nature Center is located at the end of the road. Albert Loop Trail goes out from the Eagle River Nature Center and then takes a loop out across Eagle River and back, following a part of the Historic Iditarod Trail. The trail runs over large wetland/bog-like areas that can often become very muddy and cause huge puddles on the trail (most of the trail has boardwalks and bridges over the wetter parts). During summer 2014 the regular trail route was closed due to trail reconstruction and puddles as deep as three feet. The trail often closes periodically from August to October when bears are out on the trail. The trail is open during the winter and is groomed for cross country skiing use. The trail doesn’t have any considerable elevation gain until the last quarter or so mile going back to the Nature Center. During the hike glimpse views of the Eagle River Glacier and the surrounding snow covered peaks.
Eagle River Valley and Eagle River Glacier as viewed from the Albert Loop Trail at the Eagle River Nature Center.
Distance: 25 miles one way Fees: $5 parking fee Difficulty: Difficult Elevation gain: 2,100 ft. Trailhead: Take right at Hiland Rd. exit off the Glenn Highway. Take right onto Eagle River Rd. Eagle River Nature Center is located at the end of the road.
Distance: 3 miles one way Fees: $5 parking fee Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: 400 ft. Trailhead: Take right at Hiland Rd. exit off the Glenn Highway. Take right onto Eagle River Rd. Eagle River Nature Center is located at the end of the road.
The Historic Iditarod or Crow Pass Trail can be started out of Girdwood or from the Eagle River Nature Center. Proper preparation before the hike should be taken as it generally is done as a two day hike with an overnight stay along the way. The hike does involve crossing Eagle River at the Clear Creek ford. The trail passes by old run down mines, crosses over snow and talus fields and Alpine Lake at the pass. There are also sweeping views of the Chugach Mountain Range and nearby glaciers. Hikers will also pass by Heritage Falls, Icicle Creek and Twin Falls. If hikers choose to go from the Crow Creek Trailhead in Girdwood the climb to the pass is a steep and strenuous one while the climb from Eagle River Nature Center to the pass is less steep, but a much longer climb.
The Dew Mound Trail takes off from the Eagle River Nature Center. Dew Mound Trail parallels the Historic Iditarod Trail (also known as Crow Pass Trail) three miles back from the nature center. Along the way hikers will pass Dew Mound and Dew Lake. Shortly after passing Dew Lake the trail ends at the Echo Bend Campsites. Here hikers can choose to go back the way they came, go further on the Historic Iditarod Trail or loop back on it for a change of scenery from the Dew Mound Trail. The trail has four shorter trails that branch off and lead to the Historic Iditarod Trail if hikers want to loop back before reaching the end. The first side trail is unnamed at about mile 0.5 and will take hikers quickly to the Historic Iditarod Trail. The second side trail is called Four Corners Trail, the third is Mountain Meadow Trail and the fourth is Rapid Camp Trail. Rapid Camp Trail will bring hikers to the Rapids Camp Yurt.
The peaks above the Historic Iditarod Trail of the Eagle River Nature Center near Four Corners.
Eagle River Valley.
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UAA CONGRATULATES
XAVIER MASON
STUDENT SPEAKER FOR THE SPRING 2015 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY In the years between his high school and college graduations, Mason traveled the world. He studied in Prague, learning about different philosophies of leadership, and traveled aboard a ship through the University of Virginia’s Semester at Sea program, studying the effects of globalization. Along the way, Mason discovered social entrepreneurship and honed his public-speaking skills. Mason is graduating from UAA with a wealth of academic, community and leadership experience and has grown an impressive network of friends and colleagues. “There’s so much out there, so don’t spread yourself too thin. My advice? Just persevere. Try your hardest not just to pass the class but to take your academic weak spot and make that your strength. … Here at UAA, I’m definitely more driven. I’m a lot more confident in who I am. I found my voice in things I’m passionate about.”
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