WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT
MAY 21, 2022
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PROCESSIONAL Angus Scott Pipe Band Processional led by Wendy Bleecker ’89 (carrier of the Quasquicentennial Pinecone) and Jason Thackston ’92 and Ken Roberts ’68, Whitworth Board of Trustees
WELCOME Gregor Thuswaldner, Ph.D., Provost & Executive Vice President
INTRODUCTION OF PROGRAM DIRECTORS AND FACULTY John Pell, Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Timothy Wilkinson ’16, Ph.D., Dean, School of Business Ronald Jacobson, Ph.D., Dean, School of Education
INVOCATION John Pell, Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
SCRIPTURE Isaiah 58:11-12 Matthew 16:17-19
Kayla Ann Conrad ’20, Master of Science in Athletic Training, Class of 2022 Erik T. Johnson, Master of Business Administration, Class of 2022
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS “Names”
Scott McQuilkin ’84, ’88, Ph.D., President
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HYMN Holy, Holy, Holy Song Leader & Piano: Benjamin C. Brody ’97, D.M.A., Professor, Music Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning, our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity. Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, Who wert, and art, and evermore shall be. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinfulness Thy glory may not see; Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee, Perfect in power, in love and purity. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth and sky and sea; Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
STUDENT SPEAKERS Michelle Lynn Clayton, Master in Teaching, Class of 2022 Jade Siulia Pualena Faletoi ’15, Master of Arts in Administrative & Nonprofit Leadership, Class of 2022
CONFERRAL OF GRADUATE DEGREES Scott McQuilkin ’84, ’88, Ph.D., President Gregor Thuswaldner, Ph.D., Provost & Executive Vice President Graduate Program Deans and Directors
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BENEDICTION Ronald Jacobson, Ph.D., Dean, School of Education
RECESSIONAL Angus Scott Pipe Band The audience will remain seated until the graduates have recessed.
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GRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Ron Righter
Ryan Tyler Hildahl
Rebecca Swenson
Missoula, Montana
Spokane, Washington
Spokane Valley, Washington
Master of Science: Athletic Training
Stanley Schubert
Erik T. Johnson
Elizabeth Wright-Arnold
Spokane, Washington
Liberty Lake, Washington
Mountain Top, Pennsylvania
Shirley Mae Chandler
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Gregory Ryan Johnson Spokane, Washington
Monroe, Washington
Kayla Ann Conrad Kennewick, Washington
Andrea Kathleen Goodwin Spokane Valley, Washington
Karina Lahti Cloverdale, British Columbia
Savannah Negeen Mohazzabfar Bellevue, Washington
Skylar Nicholson Mount Vernon, Washington
Robyn Laura Stevenson Montrose, Colorado
Danielle Tang Graham, Washington
Master of Arts: Christian Ministry Megan Anne Lindsay Spokane, Washington
Master of Arts in Theology
Master of Business Administration Casey Elaine Armstrong Spokane, Washington
David Battista Spokane, Washington in absentia
Caleb Nicholas Bo Belton Zillah, Washington
Justin W. Botejue Spokane, Washington
Toby James Broemmeling Cheney, Washington
Ty Arthur Browning Spokane, Washington
Ryan Douglas Child Layton, Utah
Brandon Michael Culvey Spokane, Washington
Daniel James Geiter The Dalles, Oregon
Derrick J. Green Spokane, Washington
Victoriya Hiatt Spokane, Washington in absentia
in absentia
Caleb John Grode Mill Creek, Washington
Joshua Patrick Neele Miller Spokane, Washington
in absentia
Stuart Henry Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Kenneth David Peacock Spokane, Washington
Amanda Lee Hester Spokane, Washington
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Spokane, Washington
Master of Arts: Administrative & Nonprofit Leadership
Shylah Nolasco Lockhart
Michaela Ester Brown
Hyun-Woo Lee Seoul, South Korea
Stephanie Marie Lewis
Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Kenneth Reginald Love
Emily Ann Danko
Santa Rosa, California
Spokane, Washington
in absentia
Stacie Maier
Jade Siulia Pualena Faletoi
Liberty Lake, Washington
Garden Grove, California
in absentia
Elizabeth McIntyre Spokane, Washington
Rebecca Jeanne Gahl Spokane, Washington in absentia
Frances Morgan
Nancy Gayle Hines
Rathdrum, Idaho
Spokane, Washington
Tuan Nguyen
Master of Arts: Marriage & Family Therapy
Spokane, Washington in absentia
Siklitikia Piatkov Loretto, Minnesota
Mellie Anne Price Spokane, Washington
Zachery Rearrick
Breanna Renee Bacon Spokane, Washington
Madison Beal Spokane, Washington in absentia
Spokane, Washington
Sabin Sapkota
Bryan James Bergstrom Conway, Washington
Kathmandu, Nepal in absentia
Amy Sargent
Ana Elisa Pereira Caminada-Hopkins Petrópolis, Brazil
Spokane, Washington in absentia
Katherine Renee Smith
Alita L. Crosby Davenport, Washington
Spokane, Washington
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GRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES Brittney Grove
Tyler James Eudy
Billings, Montana
Charleston, South Carolina in absentia
Garrett Michael Hillman Stansbury Park, Utah
Bailey Jungwirth
Lauren Johnson
in absentia
Kennewick, Washington
Purnima Karki Spokane, Washington
Mariann Kinkle Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Adreanna May Krell Shoreline, Washington
Jay E. Mitchell Addy, Washington
Cassandra Nicole Nolan Hauser, Idaho
Carson Oliver Spokane, Washington
Haley Marie Rotchford Rathdrum, Idaho
Conner Schilling Bellevue, Washington
Angela Startin Spokane, Washington
Jordanna C. Stratton Spokane, Washington
Vitalina Tarasenko Airway Heights, Washington
Seth James TeGrotenhuis Kennewick, Washington
Master of Arts: Behavior Analysis Janelle Marlys Eberhard San Diego, California
Spokane, Washington
Haylee Lyn Orozco Moses Lake, Washington in absentia
Ashley M. Schmidt Spokane, Washington
Kyle Robert Stockmoe Spokane, Washington
Amiela Lola-Chi Thompson Spokane, Washington
Timnit Yikealo Spokane, Washington
Elizabeth Zabinski Spokane, Washington
Jamie Elizabeth Marie Zinkgraf Spokane, Washingtion
Master of Arts in Teaching: Special Education Emelia Roohr
Nicole Jansen Black Diamond, Washington in absentia
Ryan Patrick Leonard Reardan, Washington in absentia
Master of Arts in Teaching: Gifted Education & Equitable Instruction Amy Maridon Andrews Marysville, Washington
Michael J. McCune Spokane, Washington
Kenneth Sy Rindlisbacher Valley, Washington in absentia
Lynette M. Weberling Spokane, Washington
Master of Education: Montessori Sophie R. Allen
in absentia
West Bloomfield, Michigan in absentia
Pasa Po Wah Lau Edmonton, Alberta
Melissa Rynae Lindsey San Jose, California
Jessica Ku‘ulani Rose Malnic in absentia
Molly Jewell Mathes Atlanta, Georgia in absentia
Paige B. Mendenhall High Point, North Carolina in absentia
Divya Sanmukh Patel Redding, California in absentia
Sawyer Heath Pouliot Seattle, Washington in absentia
Seattle, Washington
Amy Berkin Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Emily Louisa Reitzel Camp Hill, Pennsylvania in absentia
in absentia
Patricia Bertolini Valadao Bothell, Washington
Rose M. Comadurán Eugene, Oregon in absentia
Julia Barlow Gil Denver, Colorado in absentia
Debora Guimaraes de Araujo Sao Paulo, Brazil in absentia
Shannon Doreen McDonald
Genevieve Elizabeth Kukurugya-Rabaut
Glendora, California
Spokane, Washington
Woodinville, Washington
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Master of Education: Educational Administration
Master of Education: School Counseling Jennifer Amon Spokane, Washington
Bryce Joseph Biggerstaff Spokane, Washington
Vanessa E. Bigler Chewelah, Washington
Yolanda M. Bone Tekoa, Washington
Joseph Garza Spokane, Washington
GRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES Jace Matthew Rees Gobble Spokane, Washington
Amanda Hedrick Colville, Washington
Jonathan Sibuor Kawira Spokane, Washington
Taylor McFarland Spokane, Washington
Stacey Mills Harcus Spokane, Washington
Nina Elise Ekblad Moore Winthrop, Washington
Breanna Elise Smith Spokane, Washington
Stacy Lee Celia Turner Spokane, Washington
Travis Weese Spokane, Washington
Master of Education: Social Emotional Learning Annie Marie Clark Spokane, Washington
Dena Foster Edmonds, Washington
Master of Education: Teaching & Learning Molly Brown-Pulido Spokane, Washington
Deborah Bruce Spokane, Washington
Joshua Herman Byrd Martin City, Montana in absentia
Karina Dautenhahn Longview, Washington
Master in Teaching: Elementary Education
Campbell Scott Dougherty
Luisa Margarita Broden
Julia Elizabeth Engstrom
in absentia
Ashley Denton Spokane Valley, Washington
Andrew James England Spokane, Washington
Emily L. Hanson Fresno, California
Tammi Jo Jacobs Newman Lake, Washington
Melissa S. Johnson Spokane, Washington
Falza F. Khan Colbert, Washington
Katheryn Leyde Spokane, Washington
Chad Taylor May Colbert, Washington in absentia
Krystal Brianne Roberts Walla Walla, Washington
Willow Brooke Rosales Spokane, Washington
Geoff Tesarik Spokane, Washington in absentia
Madeline A. Vega Colville, Washington in absentia
in absentia
Colville, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Rachel Dorfman
Isabella Garcia y Lauer
Sydney Bleyle DeGeest Ames, Iowa
Spokane, Washington
Corvallis, Oregon
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Haley Marie Elkin
Olivia N. Garl
Spokane, Washington
Mitchell, Nebraska
Scott Paul HerreraBumpus
Jake Goguen Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Maree Catherine Herron Jackson R. Hope
Spokane, Washington
Puyallup, Washington
Cassandra Rose Jabbora James Madsen
Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Tyler Kohles Tyler McLean
El Dorado Hills, California
Deer Park, Washington
Sidney F. Sheer
Kelly Clare Mullin Kopczynski
Colfax, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Theresa Lillian Simpson
Ellie Joy Lewis
Spokane, Washington
Tacoma, Washington
Master in Teaching: Secondary Education
Preston Loomer
Matthew Christianson Cheney, Washington
Walla Walla, Washington
Andrew Wiebers Spokane, Washington
Nicholas A. Young Spokane, Washington
Michelle Lynn Clayton Spokane, Washington
William Hargus Colley II Azalea, Oregon
Jenna Cosgrove Spokane, Washington
Michelle N. York Spokane, Washington
Jacob K. Dean Spokane, Washington
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ACADEMIC REGALIA Academic regalia is a tradition dating from the Middle Ages, when long robes and hoods were everyday attire designed to protect against the cold and drafts of medieval university halls. It remains the daily costume at some British universities. The many variations in academic dress are not incidental, but are rich in meaning. Each costume represents both the degree held by the wearer and the institution that awarded it. While in Europe each university has been free to adopt whatever design it wishes, a considerable degree of standardization has been achieved in the United States. Some of the elements of the code of academic dress follow. HOOD: The hood, which is draped down the back, carries more symbolic significance than any other part of the costume. The border, extending over the shoulders to meet in a “V” at the front, indicates by its colors the discipline in which the degree was earned. Colors for some of the faculties are white (arts, letters, humanities); cream (social science); dark blue (philosophy); light blue (education); scarlet (theology); pink (music); golden yellow (natural science); lemon (library science); nugget (business, accounting); and sage green (physical education). The lining of the hood, partly exposed, is in the colors of the degree-granting institution (for Whitworth, crimson and black). Doctoral hoods are longer than those of master’s degree recipients and have a wider border. Recipients of the bachelor’s degree do not wear hoods. GOWN: Black gowns are the rule, but a few universities use other colors. A doctor’s gown is recognizable by the three horizontal velvet bars on each sleeve, either in black or in the color of the discipline in which the degree was granted. Typically, a doctor’s gown also has velvet panels down the front. The typical gowns for master’s degree and baccalaureate degree candidates do not have decorated panels or sleeves. CAP: The familiar hard-topped mortarboard, or Oxford cap, has long been standard, but a soft tam is increasingly common. The tassels are usually black or the color of the discipline. The tassel on a doctor’s cap is usually metallic gold.
THE BANNERS The banners carry the Celtic cross, representing the university’s Scottish Presbyterian heritage, and the seal of Whitworth University. These banners are a permanent part of the commencement exercises.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT As followers of Christ, we are compelled to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God. It is our love of God and neighbor that leads us to offer the following statement: 10
a xest sxľxaľt. Welcome, everyone. We acknowledge . . . that we gather today on the traditional homelands of the four bands of the Spokane Tribe of Indians: Sntut úlix. w, ’ Snx. wméne , Scqesciłni and Sčewile . Since time immemorial, the Spokane Tribe of Indians has lived prosperously on this land, identifying themselves as “sqélix. w,” or “flesh of the land.” We pay our respects to their Elders – past, present and emerging – and we acknowledge their continuing connection with the land, waters and culture. We honor God with gratitude for the land itself and the peoples who have fished, hunted, harvested and gathered here for generations. This acknowledgment recognizes the first custodians of this land, the suffering they endured, and the continued restoration and healing needed. It is important to understand the history that has brought us to reside here, because such understanding fosters a more united community that honors and embraces the first peoples of Spokane. We thank the Spokane Tribe members for sharing their stories, culture and language to develop this welcome. lem lmtš šey’ u hoy.
THE QUASQUICENTENNIAL PINECONE Whitworth’s ceremonial icon, to be carried at commencement, convocations and other official university ceremonies, is the Quasquicentennial Pinecone. The icon was commissioned and presented to the university by President Beck A. Taylor to honor the institution’s 125th anniversary, in 2015. It was designed by Professor of Art Katie Creyts and was first used at Spring Convocation 2016. The icon depicts the cone of the ponderosa pine, long a symbol of Whitworth’s beautiful tree-lined campus. Crafted of cast bronze and glass, the Quasquicentennial Pinecone reflects a lamp of learning as well as the characteristics of the cone itself. The top of the piece includes a quotation from the original 1890 Whitworth College catalog, and 12 of the cast-glass pinecone scales feature moral and intellectual virtues that reflect the Whitworth community’s highest aspirations for its members. The text for each of the virtues was handwritten by a different member of the Whitworth community, signifying that from many voices and perspectives, we come together as a single body, united in celebration of and dedication to Whitworth’s Christian mission.
CLARIFICATIONS (1) Participation in commencement and inclusion in the commencement program do not guarantee official granting of a degree. Each graduate office verifies completion of all degree requirements for master’s degree candidates. The registrar’s office then completes the final degree requirement verification and posts all completed degrees. (2) The official document verifying degree completion is the Whitworth transcript, signed and sealed by the registrar.