MAY 20, 2023 GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT
WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY
PROCESSIONAL
Angus Scott Pipe Band
WELCOME
Gregor Thuswaldner, Ph.D., Provost & Executive Vice President
INTRODUCTION OF PROGRAM DIRECTORS & 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
Micki Abercrombie-Donahue, Ed.D., Associate Dean, School of Education
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 5:13-16
Cola Kamiko Boyer, Master of Business Leadership, Class of 2023
Psalm 115:1 Jesus Gonzalez ’22, Master of Science in Athletic Training, Class of 2023
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
“Because You…”
HYMN
Holy, Holy, Holy
Scott McQuilkin ’84, ’88, Ph.D., President
Song Leader: Sarah Carolynne Sugano ’21, Master of Arts in Theology, Class of 2023
Piano: Carly Bair ’20
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
Emma Louise Christie-Foster, Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy, Class of 2023
Stephanie Easley ’15, Master of Education in Teaching & Learning, Class of 2023
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CONFERRAL OF GRADUATE DEGREES
Scott McQuilkin ’84, ’88, Ph.D., President
Gregor Thuswaldner, Ph.D., Provost & Executive Vice President Graduate Program Deans and Directors
ALMA MATER
Centennial Text, 1990
Whitworth Alma Mater
Whitworth Alma Mater
Whitworth Alma Mater
Centennial text by Leonard Oakland and Darrell Guder
Piano: Carly Bair ’20
Centennial text by Leonard Oakland and Darrell Guder
Lyrics by Leonard A. Oakland and Darrell Guder
Song Leader: Sarah Carolynne Sugano ’21, Master of Arts in Theology, Class of 2023
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by Lawrence
J. Mitchell
Whitworth Alma Mater by Lawrence J. Mitchell
Whit Hail worth Al we ma hon Ma or, ter, proud we ly sing we’ll your be praise,
by Lawrence J. Mitchell 4 4 4 4
Whit Hail worth Al we ma hon Ma or, ter, proud we ly sing we’ll your be praise,
Whit Hail worth Al we ma hon Ma or, ter, proud we ly sing we’ll your be praise,
by Lawrence J. Mitchell 4 4 4 4
Whit Hail worth Al we ma hon Ma or, ter, proud we ly sing we’ll your be praise,
Her Hail sons no and ble Whit daughters, worth, dar our ing col to ors see; raise;
Her Hail sons no and ble Whit daughters, worth, dar our ing col to ors see; raise;
Her Hail sons no and ble Whit daughters, worth, dar our ing col to ors see; raise;
Her Hail sons no and ble Whit daughters, worth, dar our ing col to ors see; raise;
In Lead her ing great us vi on sion, ward, so striv true ing and for just, right.
In Lead her ing great us vi on sion, ward, so striv true ing and for just, right.
In Lead her ing great us vi on sion, ward, so striv true ing and for just, right.
In Lead her ing great us vi on sion, ward, so striv true ing and for just, right.
Our Draw no ing ble us cal up ling, ward, our in sa to cred God’s trust. light!
Our Draw no ing ble us cal up ling, ward, our in sa to cred God’s trust. light!
Our Draw no ing ble us cal up ling, ward, our in sa to cred God’s trust. light!
Our Draw no ing ble us cal up ling, ward, our in sa to cred God’s trust. light!
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Centennial text by Leonard Oakland and Darrell Guder
Centennial text by Leonard Oakland and Darrell Guder
BENEDICTION
Rhosetta R. Rhodes ’99, ’12, Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students
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
Master of Arts: Mission & Culture
Alyssa Rae Stockdill
Spokane, Washington
Master of Arts: Theology
Drew Craddock
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Peggy J. Crooks
Spokane, Washington
Jesse Terrance Hicks
Spokane, Washington
Marni Rae Chua Nazareno
Spokane, Washington
Sarah Carolynne Sugano
Santa Barbara, California
Darrell S. Wayenberg
Deer Park, Washington
Master of Science: Athletic Training
Inelson Alves
Brockton, Massachusetts
Adia Nicole Davis
Boise, Idaho
Taylor Lydia DeGraaf
Richland, Washington
Jesus Gonzalez
Yakima, Washington
Mariah Luedtke
Lynnwood, Washington
Zachary D. Perry
Olympia, Washington
Keeley Elizabeth Phipps
Kennewick, Washington
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Master of Business Administration
Jordan Michael
McLellan Alford
Spokane, Washington
Lauren Catherine Ambrose
Spokane, Washington
Guillermo Sid Bunze
Lacey, Washington
Daniel Joseph Byrd
Spokane, Washington
Andrew Robert Diddens
Sunnyside, Washington
LaPhonso Ellis, Jr.
Spokane, Washington
Gracey Jo Gonzalez
Star, Idaho
Olivia M. Jacobus
Tacoma, Washington
Rudyjay P. Keopuhiwa
Waianae, Hawaii
Amanda Landreth
Reardan, Washington
Ayisha Corliss Lawrence
Spokane, Washington
Miguel Ángel López Jr.
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
JT McDermott
Pleasanton, California
Cael McKeirnan
Spokane, Washington
Mattea Nelson
Spokane, Washington
Blake Donald Redding
Spokane, Washington
Marianne Janette Sfeir
Spokane, Washington
Kaela Marie Susan Smith
Spokane, Washington
Taylor Leigh Smith
Lake Stevens, Washington
Kastle Soliai
Wahiawa, Hawaii
Addelyne Grace Stouder
Spokane, Washington
Aeron Joshua
Lacambra Sugui
Wahiawa, Hawaii
Malia Throop
San Diego, California
Joseph Edwin Tingstad
Pullman, Washington
Justin Michael
Worthington
Cheney, Washington
Master of Business Leadership
Brooke Ashley Baker Spink
Spokane, Washington
Cola Kamiko Boyer
Spokane, Washington
Terri Crafts
Spokane, Washington
Charles A. Durañona
Spokane, Washington
Kathryn Gourneau
Spokane, Washington
Samantha Hammon
Spokane, Washington
Douglas Kapelke
Spokane, Washington
Brian-Keith Keoki
Jennings
Waianae, Hawaii
Lynda LeeAnn LeBlanc
Spokane, Washington
Nicole Poole-Duris
Spokane, Washington
Stacee Alyssa Potts
Deer Park, Washington
Jillian Robison
Valleyford, Washington
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Master of Arts: Administrative & Nonprofit Leadership
Lucas “Duke” William
James DeGaetano
Bend, Oregon
Candace Michelle Hopkins
San Diego, California
Ethan Mendoza-Pena
Spokane, Washington
Grace Schmidt
Tacoma, Washington
Jill R. Turner
Post Falls, Idaho
Crystal Weddington
Spokane, Washington
Nikki Dean Ziegler
Colbert, Washington
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GRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Master of Arts: Behavior Analysis
Samiya A. Adem
Spokane, Washington
Claire F. Cook
Bothell, Washington
De’Sean Jakari Dean
Spokane, Washington
Justin Dea Dunfee
Naches, Washington
Tracie Michelle McQuade
Spokane, Washington
Taylor Yeager
Auburn, Washington
Master of Arts: Marriage & Family Therapy
Abraham Mehboob Alam
Lahore, Pakistan
Timothy Stephen Almquist
Mead, Washington
Emma Louise Christie-Foster
San Diego, California
Spencer Mayne Davidson
Cashmere, Washington
Teresa Marie Sun Young
Eggleston
Spokane, Washington
Jessica Marie Evans
Spokane, Washington
Emily Fisher
Spokane, Washington
Sophie Foster
Seattle, Washington
Sara Gayer
San Jose, California
Amber Hall
Spokane, Washington
Paige Nicole Hopkins
Spokane, Washington
Shahd Khalili-Sangsari
Baltimore, Maryland
Christopher Eugene Marks
Medical Lake, Washington
Jacob V. McEwen
Spokane, Washington
Aislinn Moira Noone
Spokane, Washington
Brooke Ann Rasmussen
Spokane, Washington
Tiffany London Riddle
Spokane, Washington
Ambar Elizabeth
Salcido-Amaral
Spokane, Washington
Anna Marie Sandell
Spokane, Washington
Tiffany L. Vierra
Spokane, Washington
Mike Wilhelm
Spokane, Washington
Taylor Yaws
Spokane, Washington
Master of Arts in Teaching: Gifted Education & Equitable Instruction
Renae Lianne Handley
Spokane, Washington
Travis Widmer
Colbert, Washington
Master of Arts in Teaching: Special Education
Gisela Ann Quick
Spokane, Washington
Amber Swyers
Spokane, Washington
Nora L. Williams
Spokane, Washington
Master of Education: Educational Administration
Kristy Beth Classen Sorce
Spokane, Washington
Kelly Foster
Spokane, Washington
Brandon Olson
Spokane Valley, Washington
Master of Education: Montessori
Gemma Carmela Aldana
Lakewood, Ohio
Jean Dunkirk
Portland, Oregon
Mariana Nunes Ignatios
São Carlos, Brazil
Aarti Jesrani
San Rafael, California
May Cheuk Man Leung
Calgary, Alberta
Maria D. Pena
Antioch, Illinois
Lauren Victoria
Perez-Allen
Portland, Oregon
Isabelle Marie
Sackville-West
Portland, Oregon
Serina Leonor
Spain Greene
Tacoma, Washington
Rachael Waller
Portland, Oregon
Courtney Joy Wilkinson
La Quinta, California
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Master of Education: School Counseling
Chelsea Rosella Amanecer
Spokane, Washington
Sally Azar
Spokane, Washington
Alia Brown
Spokane, Washington
Shannon Hooper
Spokane, Washington
Leticia M. Juarez
Spokane, Washington
Jennifer Natalie Lopez
Puyallup, Washington
Aubrey Lynn McLaughlin
Spokane, Washington
Jordan Emmanuell Pride
Oakland, California
Krysten A. Proszek
Spokane, Washington
Malik Roberson
Spokane, Washington
Amber Marie Vanderburg
Nairobi, Kenya
Master of Education: Social Emotional Learning
Brooklyn Grace Bolich
Mead, Washington
Jordan Ashley Bowman
Spokane Valley, Washington
Tamara L. Flippen
Mead, Washington
Anne Christine McCaslin
Spokane, Washington
Marcos Antonio Nunez
Spokane, Washington
Dalaney Lee Seideman
Morrison, Colorado
Master of Education: Teaching & Learning
James Michael Alford II
Spokane, Washington
Erin Colleen Cole
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Stephanie Easley
Spokane, Washington
Clayton G. Elliott Priest River, Idaho
Meghan Espinoza Llontop
Spokane, Washington
Mark Andrew Flippen
Mead, Washington
Kayla Gilmore
Spokane Valley, Washington
Christopher J. Gonzales
Spokane, Washington
Brianna Marie Harper
Deer Park, Washington
Falza Fayaz Khan
Colbert, Washington
Hayley McQuade
Spokane, Washington
Thomas P. Voigtlaender
Spokane, Washington
GRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Master in Teaching: Elementary Education
Alexandra Allen
Spokane, Washington
Jeremy Robert Beal
Deer Park, Washington
Phoenix Cornwell
Fallon, Nevada
Kristin Nichole Garves
Spokane Valley, Washington
Neal F. Glutting
Kalispell, Montana
Nate Jerome Jacobus
Spokane, Washington
Cole Kistner
Moorpark, California
Rachel Scott
Spokane, Washington
Master in Teaching: Secondary Education
Dylan Alexander Bishop
Selah, Washington
Jazmyne Borja
Spokane, Washington
Ashley Elizabeth Bruce
Otis Orchards, Washington
Paige Noel Buccola
Spokane, Washington
Thomas Joseph Ehring II
Spokane, Washington
Alexandra Lue Hammond
Spokane, Washington
Naomi Joan Kiyoko Heuer
Kona, Hawaii
Davis Grant Ihde
Spokane, Washington
Cory Alan Jones
Spokane Valley, Washington
Stephanie Michelle Melton
Tualatin, Oregon
Devan Nelson
Mead, Washington
Hannah Rose Pfundt
Petersburg, Alaska
Isaiah Timothy Polhamus
Pendleton, Oregon
Courtney Claire Renaud
Colbert, Washington
Joshua R. Smith
Spokane, Washington
Meagan Varecha
Spokane, Washington
Jack Wiley
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.
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: 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 úlixw, Snxwméne , 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 & Design 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 castglass 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.
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