MAY
2024 UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY
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PROCESSIONAL
Angus Scott Pipe Band
Processional led by Andrew Robblee ’95, Whitworth Board of Trustees
WELCOME
Scott McQuilkin ’84, ’88, Ph.D., President
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Cesar A. Galvan, Class of 2024
INVOCATION
Rev. Stephaine Nobles-Beans ’03, ’17, Associate Chaplain for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ministry
SCRIPTURE
Ecclesiastes 2:1-11
Matthew 16:25-26
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
“How to Not Gain the World”
Nikyla Jayn Nie, Class of 2024
Lydia Roloff, Class of 2024
Elise Leal Henreckson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History
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HYMN
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Song Leader: Brenden L. Hill, Class of 2024
Great is Thy faithfulness, O, God, my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not; Thy compassions they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.
Refrain:
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning, new mercies I see. All I have needed, Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
Refrain
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth; Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow; Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Refrain
STUDENT SPEAKERS
Georgia Louise Goff, Class of 2024
Brandt William Hodgson, Class of 2024
CONFERRAL OF UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Scott McQuilkin ’84, ’88, Ph.D., President
Stacy Withrow Hill ’98, Ed.D., Associate Provost & Registrar
Academic Department Representatives
Music: William M. Runyan
Lyrics: Thomas O. Chisholm
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Whitworth
ALMA MATER
Centennial text by Leonard Oakland and Darrell Guder
Centennial text by Leonard Oakland and Darrell Guder
Alma Mater by Lawrence J. Mitchell
Centennial text by Leonard Oakland and Darrell Guder
Song Leader: Brenden L. Hill, Class of 2024
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,
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,
Whitworth Alma Mater by Lawrence J. Mitchell 4 4 4 4
Centennial Text, 1990 Lyrics by Leonard A. Oakland and Darrell Guder
Centennial text by Leonard Oakland and Darrell Guder Whitworth Alma Mater 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!
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CHARGE TO NEW ALUMNI
Rhosetta R. Rhodes ’99, ’12, Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students
BENEDICTION
The Rev. Forrest H. Buckner, Ph.D., Storm Family Dean of Spiritual Life & Campus Pastor
RECESSIONAL
Angus Scott Pipe Band
The audience will remain seated until the graduates have recessed.
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER 2024
Elise Leal Henreckson is an assistant professor of history at Whitworth University. She joined the faculty in 2018 after completing her Ph.D. in history at Baylor University. Leal Henreckson’s research focuses on intersections of religion, gender and life stage in 19th-century America. Her first book, tentatively titled Holy Nurseries: Sunday Schools and the Creation of Childhood in Early American Christianity, positions children as primary actors within the rise of Sunday schools, arguing that the creation of these new child-centric spaces between 1790 and 1860 empowered young people to shape the formation of American religious culture while simultaneously creating a social imaginary for childhood itself in ways that continue to influence contemporary life. At Whitworth, Leal Henreckson teaches courses on early America, women and gender, and religious history. Many of her courses feature deep dives into the musical Hamilton, whether or not it is relevant to the class. While deeply partisan about Texas barbecue and Tex-Mex, the cuisines of her youth, Leal Henreckson enjoys living in Spokane with her foodie husband and three stepchildren.
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Lahaina Aarona Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Kapolei, Hawaii
Amanda Ableman Bachelor of Arts: Human Services cum laude Cheney, Washington
Bryan Acevedo-Prado Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Auburn, Washington
Tiliti Maiha‘a Ku‘ukamaleimaikalani Tokunaga Adams Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology Pukalani, Hawaii
Prince Agol Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Everett, Washington
Asante Christian
Immanuel Ahlijah Bachelor of Arts: Biology Lincoln, Nebraska
Lotanna Frances Akukwe Bachelor of Arts: Computer Science magna cum laude Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Brianna Albrecht Bachelor of Arts: Psychology & Spanish summa cum laude Richland, Washington
Myranda Alcalde Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education magna cum laude Tri-Cities, Washington
Courtney Rachelle Alder
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Mead, Washington
Kimberly Ann Allbee
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Maryam Almafrachi Bachelor of Science: Chemistry magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Farrah Alsaffar
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Spokane, Washington
Adrian Enrique Alvarez
Bachelor of Arts: English & Sociology Tacoma, Washington
Gregory C. Anderson
Bachelor of Science: Engineering Hermiston, Oregon
Sarah Anderson
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Ferndale, Washington
Stormy Anderson
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management summa cum laude Ione, Washington
Kimberly Anderton
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Othello, Washington
Hudson Andrews
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Newberg, Oregon
Immanuel Nton Anoka-Ayembe Bachelor of Science: Computer Science Abuja, Nigeria
Carson Ryder AnselmoMarnach Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Spokane, Washington
Lauren Marie Arkills Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude University Place, Washington
Sarah M. Armstrong Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Missoula, Montana
Maxwell Arno
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Hayden, Idaho
Jesse Arnold
Bachelor of Arts: Computer Science South Hadley, Massachusetts
Dylan Paul Ashbeck
Bachelor of Arts: History/Social Studies & Secondary Education cum laude Walla Walla, Washington
Sydney Ashbeck
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Walla Walla, Washington
Mirian Arahi
Sandoval Astorga Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Spanaway, Washington
Najibullah Ataiee
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Nathan Atchison
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science summa cum laude Richland, Washington
Jakhongir Ayupov
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Behzad Bahrami
Bachelor of Arts: Computer Science Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Jessica Anne Irene Baie
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude West Richland, Washington
Melissa S. Bailon
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Bruce Crossing, Michigan
Robbin Bailon
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services cum laude Honolulu, Hawaii
Emma Elizabeth Baker
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Arlington, Washington
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Ali Ball
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Cashmere, Washington
Sarah Grace Bankhead Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Fullerton, California
Rylee Baratone
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education & Special Education magna cum laude Kennewick, Washington
Kaity Elizabeth Barr
Bachelor of Arts: International Studies & Spanish cum laude Roseville, California
Christopher Michael Barry
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice Wailuku, Hawaii
Logan Thompson Bateman
Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy & Psychology summa cum laude Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Delgersaikhan Bayarsaikhan
Bachelor of Arts: Computer Science Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar
Matthew Bean
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Deer Park, Washington
Meredith Bedford
Bachelor of Arts: Environmental Studies summa cum laude Bigfork, Montana
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Sydney Beers
Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematics summa cum laude Albany, Oregon
Jason Christopher Beine
Bachelor of Arts: Music Education & Secondary Education cum laude Spokane, Washington
Yemesrach Alemneh Bekalu
Bachelor of Science: Biology Spokane, Washington
Erin Bell
Bachelor of Arts: Human-Computer Interaction summa cum laude Folsom, California
Joshua L. Bell
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services cum laude Spokane, Washington
Jordyn Bender
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Olympia, Washington
Emily Lynn Benn
Bachelor of Arts: Individually Designed Major (Social and Human Services) Spokane, Washington
Kaelyn Benton
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry
George Whitworth Honors cum laude Fort Collins, Colorado
Leila Benzinger
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology Bellevue, Washington
Zachary James Bevans
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Mill Creek, Washington
Bhavesh Bhagtani
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Talea R. Blasko
Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry Bachelor of Science: Biology cum laude Sultan, Washington
Cody Makoa Bollig
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Waianae, Hawaii
Britney Jane Botez
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science & Theatre magna cum laude Portland, Oregon
Rebecca Bower
Bachelor of Arts: Community Health cum laude Pendleton, Oregon
Cindy Rose Bowling
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Christopher Boykin-Terrell
Bachelor of Arts: Applied Physics Spokane, Washington
Jacob Brandvold
Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics & Secondary Education cum laude Snohomish, Washington
Aaron Bratt
Bachelor of Arts: English & Music
George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Seattle, Washington
Elianah Marie Brenner
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology summa cum laude Reno, Nevada
Annie Almira Grace Brose
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Spokane, Washington
Mary A. Brown
Bachelor of Arts: Music Education & Secondary Education magna cum laude Frenchtown, Montana
Elyssa Brueggemeier
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Spokane, Washington
Madelyn Buckley
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Nine Mile Falls, Washington
Matthew Lee Buckley
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Nine Mile Falls, Washington
Luke Bumpus
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science cum laude Spokane, Washington
Mary Elizabeth Bunch
Bachelor of Arts:
Environmental Studies & Political Science summa cum laude Tacoma, Washington
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Erik Burchill
Bachelor of Arts: History/Social Studies & Secondary Education cum laude Poulsbo, Washington
Abby Burton
Bachelor of Science: Biology magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Mitchell Burwell
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Graham, Washington
Sitara Busby
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology cum laude Edmonds, Washington
Madison Butler
Bachelor of Arts: Biology magna cum laude Missoula, Montana
Nicolas Caballero
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Lima, Peru
Haylee Christian Cabbage
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Davis Campbell
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Shoreline, Washington
Katherine Elizabeth Cannata
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
LeeAnn M. Cargile
Bachelor of Arts: Organizational Management Spokane, Washington
Bjorn Arthur Carlson
Bachelor of Arts: Spanish Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Albany, Oregon
Noah Carlson Bachelor of Arts: History/Social Studies & Secondary Education magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Lillian Annabelle Carruthers
Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry cum laude Spokane, Washington
Nolan G. S. Carthum
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education magna cum laude Buckley, Washington
Emma Cathers
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration San Mateo, California
Kendall Cavin
Bachelor of Arts: Art magna cum laude Cosmopolis, Washington
Patricia Cebotari
Bachelor of Arts: Computer Science & Spanish Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration George Whitworth Honors magna cum laude Bellevue, Washington
McClain Chandler
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Auburn, Washington
David Chavez Mariscal Bachelor of Arts: Art Brewster, Washington
Yohanna Yadira
Chavez Mendoza Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Ephrata, Washington
Katie Marie Chilcote Bachelor of Arts: Communication & Theology Okanogan, Washington
Seung Eun Chon Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Yangpyeong, South Korea
Catharine Feven Christiansen Bachelor of Arts: Communication magna cum laude Orange, California
Dannie Christiansen
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Gideon Koalani Clark Bachelor of Arts: English Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Brooke Nicole Clinton
Bachelor of Arts: Spanish Bachelor of Science: Health Science Tualatin, Oregon
Aaron Clogston Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Monroe, Washington
Brenden Lee Cochran Bachelor of Arts: English summa cum laude Snohomish, Washington
Caleb Coffey
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Kennewick, Washington
Justin Conner Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Sumner, Washington
Lucy M. Cook
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science cum laude Olympia, Washington
Grace Camille Cooper Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science summa cum laude Meridian, Idaho
Nathan Cooper Bachelor of Science: Engineering Vancouver, Washington
Maleah Guadalupe Copado-Robles Bachelor of Science: Health Science Peshastin, Washington
Hogla Deida Cortez Bachelor of Arts: Political Science & Spanish Sunnyside, Washington
Stephen Lehman Crupper Bachelor of Science: Chemistry Tulsa, Oklahoma
Annafiorella Cruz Bachelor of Arts: Sociology Portland, Oregon
Saul Cuddy Bachelor of Arts: Music & Theology cum laude Everett, Washington
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Goff R. Daily
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management Spokane, Washington
Abby Dallabetta Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
An Dang Bachelor of Science: Computer Science Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Annastasia Chloe Daniel
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education magna cum laude Springfield, Missouri
Isaac D’Atre
Bachelor of Arts: English George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Leavenworth, Washington
Abigail Davenport
Bachelor of Arts: Communication Orting, Washington
Eric Davidson
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Anna Davis
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology & Theology magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Anthony De Leon
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Larkin Dean
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Bremerton, Washington
Jessica Deegan
Bachelor of Science: Health Science summa cum laude Santa Clarita, California
Joseph Del Carlo
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Peoria, Arizona
Kimberly Marie Dewey
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Reardan, Washington
Devin Dillard
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology Hemet, California
Gabrielle Dillon
Bachelor of Science: Engineering Sandpoint, Idaho
Julia Dillon
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Mill Creek, Washington
Brooke Disney
Bachelor of Arts:
Elementary Education magna cum laude Sacramento, California
Cameron Ditter
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Yakima, Washington
Luke H. Dobler
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Tulalip, Washington
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Joshua M. Doll
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Otis Orchards, Washington
Sarah Elizabeth Doncevic
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Ambridge, Pennsylvania
John Dotson
Bachelor of Arts: English Sherwood, Oregon
Jacob Doughty
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Olympia, Washington
Dawson Grace Driggs
Bachelor of Science: Health Science magna cum laude Sandpoint, Idaho
Hunter D. Dryden
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Deer Park, Washington
Alexis Monique Dubreuil
Bachelor of Arts: French & International Studies George Whitworth Honors magna cum laude Tacoma, Washington
Tessa Jane DuPont
Bachelor of Arts: Art cum laude Spokane, Washington
Jalai Elayne Ellis-Goings
Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Tacoma, Washington
Ericka Engblom
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Edmonds, Washington
Elyse Jean Erickson
Bachelor of Arts: History/Social Studies & Secondary Education summa cum laude Tacoma, Washington
Morgan Erickson
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Deer Park, Washington
Joshua Logan Estes
Bachelor of Science: Biology Eagle River, Alaska
Chaz Evangelista
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology Kahuku, Hawaii
Natalya Eykhvald
Bachelor of Arts: Organizational Management magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Jennifer L. Fanto
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Julia Neree Farley
Bachelor of Arts:
Elementary Education summa cum laude Otis Orchards, Washington
Kaylynn Marie Feldhusen
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice Spokane, Washington
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Marie Emily Fenske
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science magna cum laude Renton, Washington
Colter Fernandes
Bachelor of Arts: History/Social Studies & Secondary Education summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Isaac Adam Fields
Bachelor of Science: Health Science magna cum laude Pasadena, California
Jack Patrick Fields
Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Bellingham, Washington
Kainoa Figueira
Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics & Secondary Education cum laude Spokane, Washington
Alyssa Fitzgerald
Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Valley, Washington
Fiona Makana Fitzpatrick
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Camas, Washington
Katie Fitzpatrick
Bachelor of Arts: History magna cum laude Davenport, Washington
Michael Riley Flanagan
Bachelor of Arts: Spanish Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Baker City, Oregon
Mason Lamar Floener
Bachelor of Arts: Biology Colville, Washington
Vanessa Flowers
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Cheney, Washington
Erin Marie Foss
Bachelor of Arts:
Organizational Management summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Lisa Foster
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services Spokane, Washington
Owen E. Foster
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science magna cum laude Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Noah Frost
Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics magna cum laude San Diego, California
Andrew C. Fuehrer
Bachelor of Arts: Music cum laude Helena, Montana
Timothy James “Jamie” Furr
Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy & Political Science cum laude Lynden, Washington
Richard Matthew Gagliardi
Bachelor of Arts: Music Spokane, Washington
Johanna Galauska
Bachelor of Arts: International Studies Fairbanks, Alaska
Ben Gallaway Bachelor of Science: Biology Spokane, Washington
Cesar A. Galvan
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services cum laude Spokane, Washington
Lauren Gamlin Bachelor of Science: Health Science summa cum laude Fort Collins, Colorado
Jamie Angelo Gassman Bachelor of Arts: Political Science Lynden, Washington
Ceithlinn Marie Gates
Bachelor of Arts: Art cum laude Bonney Lake, Washington
Saned Gharari
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry Richland, Washington
Brodie Gibson
Bachelor of Arts: Computer Science Spokane, Washington
Justin William Gies Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Post Falls, Idaho
Georgia Louise Goff
Bachelor of Arts: History magna cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Chelsea Gonzales
Bachelor of Science: Biology Deer Park, Washington
Andrew Goodwin
Bachelor of Arts: History/Social Studies & Secondary Education cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Christian Kapone Grant Bachelor of Arts: Biology Chino Hills, California
Melody Marvelyn Gray
Bachelor of Arts: Music & Music Education & Secondary Education cum laude Glendale, Arizona
Nathaniel Joseph Gray
Bachelor of Arts: History/Social Studies & Secondary Education summa cum laude Richland, Washington
Jasper Grayson
Bachelor of Arts: Organizational Management summa cum laude Seattle, Washington
Veronica Green
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology Anchorage, Alaska
Grant Lee Greenhall
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Medical Lake, Washington
Morgan Guenther
Bachelor of Arts: Biology Pendleton, Oregon
Sarah Guertin
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities cum laude Spokane, Washington
Brooke Guevara
Bachelor of Arts: English Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Alaina Guevarra Bachelor of Arts: History/Social Studies cum laude Spokane, Washington
Bailey Haack Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Spokane, Washington
Shailin Haffner Bachelor of Science: Health Science Spokane, Washington
Madison Hagen
Bachelor of Arts: Individually Designed Major (Sports Psychology) summa cum laude Puyallup, Washington
Abigail Mae Hahn
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science Mountain View, California
Madeline Elizabeth Hahn Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Placentia, California
Calista Dawn Hall Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Lewiston, Idaho
Sophia Renee Halma Bachelor of Science: Biology summa cum laude Sunnyside, Washington
Alyssa D. Hamrick
Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics & Secondary Education magna cum laude Boise, Idaho
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Jonathan Hamstra
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science cum laude Everett, Washington
Amanda Marie Hansen Bachelor of Arts: Human Services cum laude Spokane, Washington
Makenzie Hansen
Bachelor of Science: Biology magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Gregory Sean Harmon
Bachelor of Arts: Management and Accounting magna cum laude Newport, Washington
Jacob Robert Harris Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Spokane, Washington
Skylar Kent Harrison Bachelor of Arts: Business Management summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Keller Raymond Harter
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Spokane, Washington
Courtney Nicole Haupt
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology & Spanish magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Elijah Hayrynen
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Lynden, Washington
Tyler John Hedy
Bachelor of Arts: Biology Colbert, Washington
Micah Heil
Bachelor of Science: Engineering magna cum laude Kalispell, Montana
Gracelynn Marie Hemminger
Bachelor of Arts: Community Health Spokane, Washington
Denali Herrick
Bachelor of Arts: Communication summa cum laude Eagle, Idaho
Brenden L. Hill
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Wilbur, Washington
Heidi Hill
Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Spokane, Washington
Terra Renee Hill
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Solomon Hines
Bachelor of Arts: Communication Kent, Washington
Ka Wing Ho
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Hong Kong, China
Chloe Hodge
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education magna cum laude Richland, Washington
Jaye Hodge
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education magna cum laude Puyallup, Washington
Brandt William Hodgson
Bachelor of Arts: Communication Greenville, South Carolina
Carly Hoefer
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Bellevue, Washington
Dylan M. Holbrook
Bachelor of Arts: Organizational Management cum laude Davenport, Washington
Heather L. Holt
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Redlands, California
Jake Koki Holtz
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Kapolei, Hawaii
Reegan Horton
Bachelor of Science: Health Science magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Natalie Erin Houle
Bachelor of Arts: Music Education & Secondary Education summa cum laude Mukilteo, Washington
Christine Abigail Hudson
Bachelor of Arts: Art magna cum laude Kalispell, Montana
Avery Magee Hunt
Bachelor of Arts: International Studies magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Abigail Hylton
Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Anacortes, Washington
Rebecca Irwin
Bachelor of Science: Health Science magna cum laude Deer Park, Washington
Lily Iverson
Bachelor of Arts: Music Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Anacortes, Washington
Ho‘olehua Jackson
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Waianae, Hawaii
Isaac Andrew Janzen
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice cum laude Abbotsford, British Columbia
Jacob Janzen
Bachelor of Science: Bioinformatics Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Eleanor Marie Jeffers
Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Columbus, Ohio
Madeline Isabel Jennings
Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Tacoma, Washington
Kimberly Johnsen
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Anders Erik Johnson
Bachelor of Arts: History & Physics Carpinteria, California
Annika Helene Johnson
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Mead, Washington
Bethany Johnson
Bachelor of Arts: Art History summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Grace Johnson
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Redondo Beach, California
Henry Vernon Johnson
Bachelor of Arts: Individually Designed Major (Urban Life and Development) & Spanish Stanwood, Washington
Jazlynn Johnson
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry Okanogan, Washington
Erin Jonckers
Bachelor of Arts: History/Social Studies & Secondary Education Spokane, Washington
Isaiah Jones
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Vancouver, Washington
Kelilah-Aolani Jones
Bachelor of Arts: Community Health Bachelor of Science: Health Science El Paso, Texas
Kyle S. Jones
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management summa cum laude Valentine, Nebraska
Madison Ann Jones
Bachelor of Science: Biology Seattle, Washington
Quinlan Geoffrey Jordan
Bachelor of Science: Biology Spokane, Washington
James Nelson Joseph III
Bachelor of Arts: Community Health Waianae, Hawaii
Brady Judd
Bachelor of Arts: History George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Bothell, Washington
Kristyn Kahoiwaimanao Kailewa
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Waianae, Hawaii
Michael Paul Kaiser
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Des Plaines, Illinois
Aurore Kamarashavu
Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry Tacoma, Washington
Tara S. Kaneshiro
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Kaimuki, Hawaii
Cheyenne Lyndsey Kauanoeanuhea Kapua
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science Waianae, Hawaii
Sophia Karber
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology magna cum laude Nooksack, Washington
Sydney Wai Ming Kau
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education magna cum laude Honolulu, Hawaii
Anthony Kee
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology Vancouver, Washington
Myna Neca Keleb
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Waianae, Hawaii
Madison Keller
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology White Salmon, Washington
Maile Ann Kelley
Bachelor of Arts: Biology Spokane, Washington
Ian Thomas Kendall
Bachelor of Arts: Art Portland, Oregon
Hannah Kendoll
Bachelor of Arts: Philosophy summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Lynzie Kenney
Bachelor of Arts: English & Theatre Bremerton, Washington
Ava Kerst
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Davaanyam Khaltar
Bachelor of Arts: HumanComputer Interaction Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Hannah Jo Kiehn
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Madeleine Grace Kile
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry summa cum laude Hayden, Idaho
Hannah Kircher
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology summa cum laude Valley, Washington
Jamie L. Kirk
Bachelor of Arts: Educational Studies cum laude Rosalia, Washington
Faith Elizabeth Kirner
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Kole Knudson
Bachelor of Science: Biology Spokane, Washington
Christopher Knutson
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Sammamish, Washington
Katelyn Noel Koch
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry magna cum laude Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Kyla Komoda
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Honolulu, Hawaii
Madison Grace Korkeakoski
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry summa cum laude Newberg, Oregon
Chelsea Shawniece Kovich
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Razjah Kuhiiki
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Nanakuli, Hawaii
Dillon Thomas Kuk
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Marysville, Washington
Sandra C. Laflin
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Riley Lamb
Bachelor of Science: Biology magna cum laude Snohomish, Washington
Nicole Marquie Lane
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology Spokane, Washington
Aunnika Blanca Lang
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Auburn, Washington
Sydney Larson
Bachelor of Science: Biology cum laude Spokane, Washington
Jack Michael Leary
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Missoula, Montana
Isabella Kaye Leighton
Bachelor of Science: Health Science summa cum laude Arlington, Washington
Kathryn Lemons
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Chattaroy, Washington
David Lewis
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science Spokane, Washington
Josh Lewis
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management magna cum laude Mead, Washington
Vincent Li
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Magdalene Marie Lingow
Bachelor of Arts: Biology Bachelor of Science: Health Science Spokane Valley, Washington
Spencer David Little
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Bothell, Washington
Christian M. LiVecchi
Bachelor of Arts: Public Service Administration summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Abigail Jeanne Lloyd
Bachelor of Science: Biology summa cum laude Reardan, Washington
Jenna Lynn Lloyd
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Spencer Micheal Lloyd
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Bellingham, Washington
Garrett M. Long
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Wenatchee, Washington
Autumn Rose Longly
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services summa cum laude Newport, Washington
Kelsey Natasha Kauinohea Lopes-Keolanui
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science Waianae, Hawaii
Zach Loveless
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Olympia, Washington
Victor A. Lucas
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Deer Park, Washington
Lisa Lucero
Bachelor of Science: Health Science summa cum laude Lakewood, Colorado
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Jackson John Lueders
Bachelor of Science: Biology Newman Lake, Washington
Danika Merritt Lundgren
Bachelor of Arts: International Studies & Spanish cum laude Redmond, Oregon
Jordyn Lungo
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Colbert, Washington
Andyn Maldonado
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry Tacoma, Washington
Jett Manglona
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry summa cum laude Gig Harbor, Washington
Jaymon Manzi
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane Valley, Washington
Emerald Maple
Bachelor of Arts: Communication & Peace Studies
George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Audrey Marsh
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Hamilton, Montana
Carmen Martinez
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Spokane, Washington
Tyler W. Mason
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Snohomish, Washington
Dominic Maucione Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Spokane, Washington
Alaina Julianne
McCartney Scoggin
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology & Psychology cum laude Kennewick, Washington
Taylor McCarty
Bachelor of Arts: English cum laude Blaine, Washington
Emily Louise McCollim
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Lydia McCroskey
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education magna cum laude Seattle, Washington
Grant Bradley McDonald
Bachelor of Science: Engineering magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Nicholas McDonald
Bachelor of Arts: Biology & Secondary Education Studies Gig Harbor, Washington
Jared McDougall
Bachelor of Arts: English & Secondary Education summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Michaela Hope McGee
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Great Falls, Montana
Michael McGhee-Hill
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology San Diego, California
Mia McGinnity
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Hunter Michael McKlosky Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Port Orchard, Washington
Brianna Marie McNelly
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Olympia, Washington
Sarah Mekelburg
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology Arlington, Washington
Shayla Ann Melendez
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Sullivan Duke Menard
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Wasilla, Alaska
Christa Rose Mendez
Bachelor of Arts: English cum laude Tonasket, Washington
Jenae A. Mercado
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Royal City, Washington
Nevaeh Meyer
Bachelor of Arts: Music Education & Secondary Education Brookings, Oregon
Corbin Dean Meyring
Bachelor of Arts: Biology & Spanish cum laude Spokane, Washington
Jorgen Midboe
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry Missoula, Montana
Seth Ramos Miller
Bachelor of Arts: Human-Computer Interaction & Spanish summa cum laude Bellevue, Washington
Ryan Oleg Mitchell
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Eatonville, Washington
Casey James Moddrell
Bachelor of Arts: Chemistry & Political Science George Whitworth Honors magna cum laude Richland, Washington
Theodore Montag
Bachelor of Arts: English Encinitas, California
Haley Montoya
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude La Habra, California
Aleah Moore
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services Spokane, Washington
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Derrick G. Moore
Bachelor of Arts: Human Services cum laude Spokane, Washington
Emma Sandra Kay Moore Bachelor of Arts: English cum laude Spokane, Washington
Malachi Moore
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science cum laude Spokane, Washington
Theresa Michelle Moore-Wheeler
Bachelor of Arts: Public Service Administration summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Marsaili Morin
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Bellingham, Washington
Aidan Morrison
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Kennewick, Washington
Riley Morrison
Bachelor of Arts: Communication magna cum laude Bothell, Washington
Lukas N. Moua
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Spokane Valley, Washington
Jarvis Natividad
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Kalihi Valley, Hawaii
Megan Elise Necochea
Bachelor of Arts: English George Whitworth Honors magna cum laude Hemet, California
Kate Nelson
Bachelor of Arts: History/Social Studies & Secondary Education cum laude Tacoma, Washington
Hannah Nemnich Bachelor of Science: Chemistry cum laude Spokane, Washington
Hannah Neuberger
Bachelor of Science: Biology
George Whitworth Honors magna cum laude Maple Valley, Washington
Esther Ng
Bachelor of Science: Bioinformatics Edmonds, Washington
Minh Tran Hoang Nguyen
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science cum laude Nha Trang, Vietnam
NhatMinh N. Nguyen
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science Spokane, Washington
Sidney Lynn Nichols
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Omak, Washington
Nikyla Jayn Nie
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science summa cum laude Battle Ground, Washington
Samantha Eliza Nieda
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Vancouver, Washington
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Tatum Elizabeth Niemeyer
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Grand Junction, Colorado
Adaeze Princess Njoku Bachelor of Science: Health Science Oakland, California
Oliver Nordberg Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Bellevue, Washington
Conor Emerson O’Brien Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice & Psychology summa cum laude Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Virginia Belle Oellrich Bachelor of Science: Health Science summa cum laude Sonora, California
Taylor Olp Bachelor of Science: Applied Physics cum laude Spokane, Washington
Grace Olsen Bachelor of Arts: Psychology summa cum laude Issaquah, Washington
Rodrigo Orozco Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Spokane Valley, Washington
Ainsley Marisa Ortega Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Bellevue, Washington
Carissa Ortiz
Bachelor of Arts: Organizational Management summa cum laude Liberty Lake, Washington
Ryan Patrick Owsley Bachelor of Arts: English Spokane, Washington
Amalie Pancoast Bachelor of Arts:
Elementary Education summa cum laude Kettle Falls, Washington
Anthony James Parish Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Walla Walla, Washington
Braden Parker Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Springdale, Washington
Aubrey Lyn Parkinson
Bachelor of Arts: History
George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Walnut Creek, California
Riley Pase Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration University Place, Washington
Adria Paul
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science Spokane, Washington
Arie Grant Paul
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry summa cum laude Port Angeles, Washington
Samuel Pauly Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Lucinda Marie Pearson
Bachelor of Science: Health Science summa cum laude Seattle, Washington
Lauryn Penner
Bachelor of Science: Biology magna cum laude Albany, Oregon
Lanaia Pfeifer
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education magna cum laude Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Colin Pfening
Bachelor of Arts: Spanish Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Spokane, Washington
Jay Phillips
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science Spokane, Washington
Laura Didem Pierson
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science Maple Valley, Washington
Tristan L. Piper
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Trinity Poage
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry Spokane, Washington
Nina Marie Polischuk
Bachelor of Arts: International Studies summa cum laude San Jose, California
Arianna Abigail Portner
Bachelor of Arts: History/Social Studies & Secondary Education Post Falls, Idaho
Makenna Pratley
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education & Special Education
summa cum laude Monroe, Washington
Casey Charles Prociw
Bachelor of Arts: English
George Whitworth Honors magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Christian Pumpelly
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Tualatin, Oregon
Natalie Ann Pupkiewicz
Bachelor of Arts: Art summa cum laude Portland, Oregon
Irene Racharla
Bachelor of Arts: Computer Science George Whitworth Honors cum laude San Diego, California
Alexa LeAnn Ramirez
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Pasco, Washington
Lauryn Rawls
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology Garfield, Washington
Ryann McKenna Reid
Bachelor of Arts: English & Secondary Education summa cum laude Bend, Oregon
Faith Leigh Rempfer
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice magna cum laude Auburn, Washington
Olivia April Richards
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education & Special Education magna cum laude Omak, Washington
Quincy Rigg
Bachelor of Arts: Community Health summa cum laude Post Falls, Idaho
Jacob Robblee
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Bellevue, Washington
Kennedy Mae Robison
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Chewelah, Washington
David Lee Rodarte Jr. Bachelor of Arts: Organizational Management Graham, Washington
Juan Jose Rodriguez Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Pasco, Washington
Alondra Rodriguez Villarreal
Bachelor of Arts: Front-End Design Development cum laude Spokane, Washington
Alyjouah D. Rollins
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Lydia Roloff
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Emma Roltgen
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry magna cum laude Post Falls, Idaho
John Romero Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematics Puyallup, Washington
Keri Lynn Roney
Bachelor of Science: Biology George Whitworth Honors magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Blakely Rudolph
Bachelor of Arts: Peace Studies Spokane, Washington
Jessica Nancy Rusconi
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science summa cum laude Phoenix, Arizona
Brielle Russell
Bachelor of Science: Biology Spokane, Washington
Stephanie Ryder
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry cum laude Bremerton, Washington
Josie Saleen
Bachelor of Science: Health Science summa cum laude Bellevue, Idaho
Nathan Cruz Salvador
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology magna cum laude Puyallup, Washington
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Kendall Sandhop
Bachelor of Science: Biology George Whitworth Honors magna cum laude Moses Lake, Washington
Cheyenne Sanford
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice summa cum laude Sammamish, Washington
Tycen Kala‘i Santos
Bachelor of Science: Health Science summa cum laude Mililani, Hawaii
Josiah Santucci
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology & Spanish Bend, Oregon
Stacia Sarty
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Quincy, Washington
Nay Ta Moo Say
Bachelor of Arts: Biology Pasco, Washington
Jordan J. Schaefer
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities summa cum laude Pullman, Washington
Samantha Schaffer
Bachelor of Arts: English & Secondary Education magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Gabriel Schilz
Bachelor of Arts: History/Social Studies & Secondary Education Pasco, Washington
Isaiah Joseph Schmidt
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Lewiston, Idaho
Joseph Schmidt
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Arlington, Washington
Jordan Eric Schumacher
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management summa cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Cori B. Schuman
Bachelor of Arts: Art cum laude Spokane, Washington
Aaron Vincent Scoggin
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology Tacoma, Washington
Emma Catherine Scott
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology Spokane, Washington
Josephine Odessa Scott
Bachelor of Arts: French & Political Science magna cum laude Bellingham, Washington
L. Rachel Scott
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Zamalek, Egypt
Natalie Scott
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Loon Lake, Washington
Isabelle Scottlind
Bachelor of Arts:
English & History
George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Salem, Oregon
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Apelu Sellem
Bachelor of Arts: English Renton, Washington
Kristi Shaka
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Eric Igor Shaporda Bachelor of Science: Biology magna cum laude Moses Lake, Washington
Reeshika Sharma
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science
George Whitworth Honors cum laude Punjab, India
Bailey Shelley
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Studies summa cum laude Sandpoint, Idaho
Amy Ann Sherman
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Jacie Shimamoto
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Kailua, Hawaii
Joshua Siemens
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Abbotsford, British Columbia
Lazarus Ford Ichiro Simbahon-Miura
Bachelor of Arts: Communication Waianae, Hawaii
Sequoia Nicole Simmons
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Jacob Mensch Simonsen Bachelor of Arts: Art Cheney, Washington
Aidan Smith
Bachelor of Science: Biology Lacey, Washington
Catherine Smith
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice & English Meridian, Idaho
Isabel Louise Smith
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education magna cum laude Snoqualmie, Washington
Ty’Shae Smith
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Tacoma, Washington
Hannah Snead
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Bellevue, Washington
Aidan Speake
Bachelor of Arts: Theology Santa Barbara, California
Logan Makanalani
Spencer
Bachelor of Arts: Community Health Kula, Hawaii
Annaclare Marie Splettstoeszer
Bachelor of Arts: English San Diego, California
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Savanah Splichal
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Nine Mile Falls, Washington
Michael Giovani St. Marie Bachelor of Arts: Theology George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Clarkston, Washington
Natalie Stephens Bachelor of Science: Biology cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Kasidee Mae Stewart
Bachelor of Science: Health Science cum laude Missoula, Montana
Dante Stokes
Bachelor of Arts: Spanish Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematics Fremont, California
Chrislin Ann Anuhea Strickland Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice & Sociology Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science Nanakuli, Hawaii
Leilani Sungalu
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Springdale, Washington
Javon Tade
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Seattle, Washington
Dannen Anthony Keolamauloa Tagovailoa-Kualapai Bachelor of Arts: Community Health Bachelor of Science: Health Science Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Hans Jacob Tamminga
Bachelor of Arts:
Elementary Education cum laude Everson, Washington
Ezekiel Taton
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education magna cum laude Snohomish, Washington
Caitlin Teeter
Bachelor of Arts: English Bachelor of Science: Biology
George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Stanwood, Washington
Samuel Richard Tefft
Bachelor of Arts: Communication Newcastle, Washington
Isaac G. Teo
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Afrika Tesfa
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Seattle, Washington
Dylan Thiel
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology Spanaway, Washington
Lisa Christine Tiano
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities magna cum laude Lakewood, California
Anastasia Tishchenko
Bachelor of Science: Biology Spokane, Washington
Renee Tiumalu
Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics Federal Way, Washington
Nathan Phillip Tjelle Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Bellevue, Washington
Faith Tobiason
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Spokane, Washington
Madisynn Louise Tofte
Bachelor of Arts: Criminology and Criminal Justice Spokane, Washington
Melia Lu Elizabeth Trousil
Bachelor of Arts: Environmental Studies & Theology cum laude Juneau, Alaska
Munkhkhuleg Tserenpurev
Bachelor of Arts: Human-Computer Interaction magna cum laude Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Andrew Simpson Tucker Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematics Spokane, Washington
Sophia Monica Faith Turning Robe Bachelor of Arts: Political Science cum laude Spokane, Washington
Ella Tyler Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education Lynnwood, Washington
Sabine Frances Uhler Bachelor of Arts: Theology summa cum laude Tacoma, Washington
Sierra Rae Van Der Pol Bachelor of Science: Health Science summa cum laude Escondido, California
Brendan Van Diest Bachelor of Science: Mathematics Quincy, Washington
Tyler Van Gordon Bachelor of Arts: English Spokane, Washington
Lisa Van Winkle
Bachelor of Arts: Organizational Management Spokane, Washington
Josiah Kahelemeakua Vander Griend Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Bellingham, Washington
Corinne Elizabeth Vasiloff Bachelor of Science: Biology George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Litchfield Park, Arizona
Nathaniel Richard Vasiloff Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Goodyear, Arizona
Willow Vaughn
Bachelor of Science: Biology Elk, Washington
Dylan Robert Ventress
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Tustin, California
Matthew Verschoor
Bachelor of Arts: Computer Science Boise, Idaho
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Eunice Viatoshir Mawa
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Spokane, Washington
So’ofiamalie
Leungwai Vitale Bachelor of Arts: Sociology Seattle, Washington
Rachel Voyer
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology magna cum laude Laguna Hills, California
Ethan Wagner
Bachelor of Arts: Human-Computer Interaction Eugene, Oregon
Olivia Walker
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Spokane Valley, Washington
Ashley Wallum
Bachelor of Science: Health Science Vancouver, Washington
Ethan James Warring
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Spokane, Washington
Zachary S. Washburn
Bachelor of Science: Applied Physics Moses Lake, Washington
Rediet Wassihun
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Emma Kay Weberling
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education cum laude Spokane, Washington
Robert Jefferson Weener
Bachelor of Science: Applied Mathematics Sherwood, Oregon
Warren Kade Weil
Bachelor of Arts: Organizational Management summa cum laude Deer Park, Washington
Erica Valentine Weiler
Bachelor of Arts: Business Management summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Jonah Weisser
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Covington, Washington
Christopher Weitzel
Bachelor of Arts: Art Spokane, Washington
Angela Jewel Wessel
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration George Whitworth Honors summa cum laude Lynnwood, Washington
Riley Mathew Whelan
Bachelor of Arts: History/Social Studies & Secondary Education cum laude Spokane, Washington
Mira Elizabeth Wibel
Bachelor of Arts: English summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Caliph Wideman
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology Morton, Washington
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE CANDIDATES
Aaron J. Williams
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education magna cum laude Spokane, Washington
Allison Williams
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology magna cum laude Portland, Oregon
Hunter James Williams
Bachelor of Arts: Computer Science Bozeman, Montana
Ikaika Hekili O Kalani I Ke
Kai Mohala Hong Williams Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Spokane, Washington
Nathaniel Wilson
Bachelor of Arts: Kinesiology Gresham, Oregon
Quincy Winder
Bachelor of Science: Health Science summa cum laude Salem, Oregon
Connor Wodehouse
Bachelor of Arts: International Studies Ketchikan, Alaska
Danielle Wolf
Bachelor of Arts: English summa cum laude Spokane, Washington
Tamera Marie Wolf
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry Ritzville, Washington
Andrew Wolotira
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration magna cum laude Pendleton, Oregon
Delaney Woods
Bachelor of Science: Health Science
George Whitworth Honors cum laude Black Diamond, Washington
Abigail Wooster
Bachelor of Arts: Communication & Spanish magna cum laude Maple Valley, Washington
Logan Wright
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration cum laude Burlington, Washington
Chloe Wulffert
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology cum laude Spokane Valley, Washington
Payton Anne Wyatt
Bachelor of Arts: Individually Designed Major (Film and Visual Narrative) summa cum laude Kennewick, Washington
Ian Wyma
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Spokane, Washington
Bruce D. Yeager III
Bachelor of Business Administration: Business Administration Houston, Texas
Savannah Young
Bachelor of Arts: Biology Rancho Cucamonga, California
Madison Lee Zwiefelhofer
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education summa cum laude North Bend, Washington
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A LOOK AT THE LAST FOUR YEARS
2020-21
WHITWORTH EVENTS
New Faculty : Goldy Brown, III, Andrew Christensen, Carrie Hawkins, Loriann Helgeson, Jonathan Hook ’04, Qian Mao, Ben Necochea, Robert Krueger, Gregor Thuswaldner, Bi Zhao
Visiting Faculty : Kelsey Marcinko ’14, Samantha Miller
Faculty Retirements: Forrest Baird, Richard Bishop, Lee Anne Chaney, Marc Hafso, Debbie Hansen, John Hengesh, Jann Leppien, Terry McGonigal, Ron Pyle, Dale Soden, Kathy Storm, Roberta Wilburn
Campus News: Whitworth institutes the WhitworthFLEX academic model as a response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, allowing students to return to campus and take many classes in person; the university dedicates the new Whitworth Athletics Leadership Team Center (the WALT); the university receives a $10 million pledge, the largest single gift in its history, from Dana and David Dornsife to support its graduate health science programs; the School of Business is granted accreditation by AACSB International; Gregor Thuswaldner is installed as provost & executive vice president; President Beck A. Taylor announces he will resign from Whitworth at the end of the academic year, and Scott McQuilkin ’84, ’88, is named interim president; two Whitworth professors of history receive distinguished recognition, as Dale Soden is awarded the Robert Gray Medal by the Washington State Historical Society and Anthony Clark is elected as a Royal Historical Society Fellow; the university prepares to conclude its 10-year vision and strategic plan, Whitworth 2021, and the corresponding Campaign for Whitworth.
Sports News: Fall and winter sports play condensed schedules during the spring against the Northwest Conference’s Washington members amid COVID-19 protocols, with the football, volleyball, men’s basketball and swimming teams all posting the best records in those sports, though no official conference championships are held; spring sports play more traditional schedules, with both the softball and women’s tennis teams advancing to the NWC tournament championship matches; men’s golf wins the season-ending NWC tournament.
2021-22
WHITWORTH EVENTS
New Faculty : Micki Abercrombie-Donahue, Chris-Mike Agbelie, Ashley Beck, Jordan Broussard, Olivia Cope, Sophia Du Val ’16, Christy Gliniak, Aaron Griffith, Dawn Fitzgerald, Kevin Helgeson, Xiaosha Lin, Ernest Ofori, David Robbins, Dominic Severino, Tamra Stambaugh, Ingrid Van Duyne, Paul Werhane ’11
Visiting Faculty : Richard Cloutier
Faculty Retirements: Wendy Bleecker ’89, Daniel Keberle, Robert Krueger, Laurie Lamon ’78, Kathryn Lee, Randall Michaelis ’74, Leonard Oakland, Gordon Wilson, Steven Zemke
Campus News: Campus life gains a greater sense of normality as the pandemic response transitions to a new phase, with most courses being held in person and campus bustling with performances, activities and events, including the long-awaited 50th Polynesian Club Lū‘au; Whitworth hosts two President’s Leadership Forum events featuring former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and singer and actor Leslie Odom, Jr.; the Military & Veterans Resource Center opens for use by Whitworth’s student military members, veterans and ROTC cadets; Scott McQuilkin ’84, ’88, is appointed as Whitworth’s 19th president after serving in an interim capacity; the forensics team wins the National Christian College Forensics Association’s national tournament for the fifth year in a row; the Whitworth Jazz Ensemble performs with Maria Schneider; the university dedicates the Dana & David Dornsife Health Sciences Building, home to Whitworth’s doctoral programs in the health sciences and its master of science in athletic training program.
Sports News: Volleyball completes its Northwest Conference schedule undefeated, 16-0, for the first time and advances to the NCAA tournament; football garners its eighth straight winning season, marking the longest stretch of winning years in school history; men’s basketball claims its 14th NWC men's basketball tournament championship; men’s swimming wins its fourth straight NWC championship and 18th in the last 21 years; both golf teams finish in second place; women’s tennis reaches the NWC championship match.
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A LOOK AT THE LAST FOUR YEARS
2022-23
WHITWORTH EVENTS
New Faculty: Joshua Chism, Lizzie Choma ’15, Jared Hall ’08, Aaron Hitefield, Mary Miller, Corey Morrow, Molly Quick, David Schipf, Renee’ Schoening, Vicky Tsang, Sharon Yurs
Visiting Faculty : Nicole Bouchard
Retiring Faculty : Keith Beebe, Judith Schoepflin, Anne Wilcox, Greg Wintz
Campus News: Whitworth shines in the U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Colleges Rankings, ranking No. 1 best value and No. 1 in undergraduate teaching among regional universities in the West; the university welcomes the first cohorts of students in its physical therapy and occupational therapy doctoral programs; the bachelor of science in engineering program receives accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET; retired U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis speaks at the fall President’s Leadership Forum; the Whitworth community celebrates the inauguration of President Scott McQuilkin ’84, ’88, in October, with past presidents, trustees and other special guests attending; the theatre and music departments collaborate on the fall musical, The Sound of Music, and audiences pack the house; Whitworth launches the School of Health Sciences to house its growing programs.
Sports News: Volleyball wins a share of the Northwest Conference championship in the fall, while the men’s basketball team upsets top-seeded Whitman to win the 2023 NWC tournament; men’s swimming and men’s and women’s track & field all post strong runner-up finishes at the respective NWC championship meets; Whitworth finishes second overall in the 2023 NWC McIlroy-Lewis All-Sports Trophy standings; the athletics department selects men’s golfer Sam Pauly ’24 as the Dennis Spurlock Award winner and Samson Irish-Lodge ’23 (track & field) as the winner of the Aaron Leetch Inspiration Award; Madison Lee ’23 (volleyball), Carly Hoff ’23 (women’s swimming) and Colten Chelin ’23 (football) are the 2022-23 Senior Athletes of the Year.
2023-24
WHITWORTH EVENTS
New Faculty: Molly Codd-Gaskell, Joelle Czirr, Jonathan Dawson, Benny Fountain, Chris Hansen, Carrie Killinger, Josh King, Bonnie Kirkpatrick, Donna Mann, Peter Moe, Priscila Navarro, Bornell Nicholson, Jared Tawney, Katie Ericsson
Visiting Faculty : Dawn Isherwood
Retiring Faculty : David Cherry, Debbie Tully
Campus News: For the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report ranks Whitworth No. 1 in Best Undergraduate Teaching among regional universities in the West; Whitworth welcomes human rights champion and public interest lawyer Bryan Stevenson back to the fall President’s Leadership Forum and awards him with an honorary doctorate; Whitworth launches Pines Press, a publication imprint under the Washington State University Press; Whitworth’s Office of Church Engagement receives two major grants from Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish the Formed in Faith Project and Compelling Preaching Initiative; the forensics team wins the national championship in debate at the National Christian College Forensics Association’s tournament; the Whitworth Jazz Ensemble and Whitworth Wind Symphony tour in Thailand over Spring Break, and the jazz ensemble wins first place in its division at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.
Sports News: The Whitworth football team wins the Northwest Conference title and advances to the second round of the NCAA playoffs; the men’s basketball team also wins the NWC crown and reaches the second round of the NCAA tournament; swimmer Zachary Washburn ’24 leads the Pirate men to the NWC championship and earns All-American honors in two events; the Pirate athletics department selects baseball pitcher Hunter Dryden ’24 as the Dennis Spurlock Award winner and lacrosse player Sidney Nichols ’24 as the Aaron Leetch Inspiration Award recipient.
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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. Though European universities have been free to adopt any style they choose, a considerable degree of standardization has been achieved in the United States. Following are some of the elements of the code of academic dress.
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 úlix w , Snx w méne , 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 treelined 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.
LATIN HONORS
Latin honors at Whitworth University are based on the traditional Latin wording: cum laude (with honor), magna cum laude (with high honor), and summa cum laude (with highest honor). The criteria for these honors are based on the grade-point average earned at Whitworth, as follows: cum laude, 3.50 and above; magna cum laude, 3.75 and above; summa cum laude, 3.90 and above. Baccalaureate candidates wear honor cords with their caps and gowns. Bronze cords denote cum laude, silver cords indicate magna cum laude, and gold cords signify summa cum laude
PROVOST’S HONOR ROLL
Membership in the Provost’s Honor Roll is granted to every degree-seeking undergraduate student completing the previous semester with a minimum grade-point average of 3.75 for a minimum course load of 12 graded semester credits.
GEORGE WHITWORTH HONORS
Students graduating in the George Whitworth Honors Program have maintained a cumulative 3.75 GPA and have completed 18 credits in the George Whitworth Honors Program in four of the following categories: honors courses/seminars, honors research project, honors internship, honors off-campus study, honors creative project or honors Core.
CLARIFICATIONS
(1) Participation in commencement and inclusion in the commencement program do not guarantee o ffi cial granting of a degree. The registrar’s office verifies completion of all coursework and degree requirements for baccalaureate degree candidates. The graduate offi ce or specific graduate program performs the same function for master’s degree candidates. (2) The official document verifying degree completion is the Whitworth University transcript, signed and sealed by the registrar. (3) Academic honors appearing in this program are based upon credits completed prior to the spring semester. Final honors recognition will appear on transcripts and is based upon Whitworth academic credits.
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