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COMMENCEMENTTWENTY FIRST OF MAY, TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY
ONE-HUNDREDTH
2020C L A S S O F
100THCommencement
& VirtualCelebration
Thursday, May 21, 2020Amarillo, Texas
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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historic 100th
CommencementCelebration
This marks the 100th Commencement Ceremony
in the storied history of Amarillo College, which opened its doors in 1929 and until recently celebrated
graduation but once each year.
The Spring Class of 2020 is brimming with graduates who
worked hard and sacrificed much to reach their academic goals. As a member of this esteemed class, you will be forever connected to what is truly a milestone event.
Congratulations as you embark on the next chapter of your life. I look forward with great anticipation to the impact you will make on our
community and our world.
Russell Lowery-HartPresident, Amarillo College
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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BOARD OF REGENTS
Dr. Paul L. Proffer – ChairMr. Johnny E. Mize – Vice-ChairMrs. Anette J. Carlisle – SecretaryMr. Jay L. Barrett Ms. Michele Fortunato
Mr. Daniel E. HenkeMs. Sally JenningsMr. Patrick R. MillerDr. David C. Woodburn
BOARD OF REGENTS CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVES
Ms. Ronda CrowMoore County Campus
Ms. Sara PesinaHinkson Memorial Campus
A L E T T E R T O O U R S T U D E N T S
The entire College Community joins me in celebrating your new beginning as a graduate of Amarillo College.
Not only have you successfully completed your course of study, you did so in the face of obstacles triggered by an unforeseen pandemic, which challenged not only your way of learning, but your way of life.
I personally commend your valiant perseverance. It is fitting that your unwavering commitment will be connected to the milestone 100th Commencement Ceremony and will forever be a part of the rich history of Amarillo College.
Our virtual graduation may mark the end of your career at Amarillo College, but it also serves as your portal to an abundance of opportunities that lie ahead, and all of Amarillo College cannot wait to see what you accomplish moving forward.
Sincerely,
Dr. Paul ProfferAmarillo College, Board of Regents Chair
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Visit www.actx.edu/graduation to learn where you can watch our virtual commencement ceremony.
PRESIDING Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart President, Amarillo College
ODE TO JOY by L.V. Beethoven arranged by Dr. Nathan Fryml and Dr. Jim Laughlin performed by AC Music students and faculty
INTRODUCTION of Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart BOARD of REGENTS
COMMENTS and Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart INTRODUCTIONS
PRESENTATION of Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart JOHN F. MEAD FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD STUDENT COMMENCEMENT Brenda Hernandez SPEAKER
PRESENTATION Dr. Tamara Clunis OF GRADUATES to the Vice President of Academic Affairs PRESIDENT Mr. Bob Austin Vice President of Enrollment Management FINAL COMMENTS Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart
Closed Captioned
Photography by Candid Color PhotographyTo view and order photos please go online to https://info.actx.edu/candid
Photos will be posted within 48 hours of the ceremony.
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Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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A S S O C I A T E A R T S T E A C H I N G S P R I N G 2 0 2 0
Cameron J. Contreras Jaylynn T. Foreman Brett C. Hardegree Jasmine Lopez Kayla A. Lunsford
Jessica K. Ransonette Anna K. Romero Valerie N. Talamantes Jennifer M. Thornton
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Lizzette H. Acebedo Raul D. Aguinaga Hassan M. Ahmed Kristina P. Albright Cody B. Allred Eva Alvidrez-Delgado Matthew A. Anderson Jerry L. Andrew Yesenia Arambula Abigail Aranda Lindsey A. Arce Kayla M. Bailey Alexis K. Baker Britney N. Baker Christine D. Baker Barry R. Ballard Britt E. Ballard Said A. Barraza Devin A. Baze Jaydan D. Beard Katelyn B. Bentley Crystal J. Bevel
Joseph A. Biedermann Sean G. Bishop Christopher A. Boemmel Shelby R. Boone Chekesa G. Brashear Kaitlynn J. Briant Carmen Brooks Renee Brown Deborah K. Brown Katy L. Burdick Alton R. Burns Jacob A. Burton Kassidy L. Burton Edward A. Butler Rejeanay T. Butler Kye L. Byars Luis C. Cabrales Luis Cadena Austin S. Calhoun Oniel R. Campbell Jorge L. Canales Vianey G. Carballo
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Elizabeth Cardenas Perez Wendy Carnero Joseph B. Carroll Melissa N. Carter Sammy E. Case Anna G. Castanon Abigail M. Castro Evan A. Cato Dania Y. Cerros Devin M. Childs Travis A. Clark Ethan C. Clemans Jonathan C. Coe Genae L. Cone Misty D. Connelly Journey S. Contreras Shalena M. Cooprider Melissa V. Cortez Brian M. Cox Karleigh J. Cross Andrew J. Cruz Candace M. Davis Reuben J. Day Clara M. De la Cruz Amanda De La Paz Danielle M. De La Rosa Jamie C. Deal Ana R. Deleon Cory M. Dennis Ryan N. Dimel Sandy S. Douangsena Linda K. Duarte Chelsea E. Ducheneaux Caitlyn B. Durben
Alexandra M. Earnest Shawn D. Eastep Savannah L. Eggemeyer Paula R. Ehrlichman Joana Escobar Janie G. Estrada Hannah P. Fischer Shauna D. Fisher Marli K. Fite Jeannette Florentino Celeste Flores Rebecca A. Flores Robert T. Flores Stephanie A. Flores Kelsey E. Ford Mattie K. Francis Viridiana D. Franco Orozco Madlynne E. Frederiksen Tiffany M. Fugate Berkley L. Fuller Jonathan M. Gallegos Harley J. Gant Erica L. Garcia Georgina Garcia Mariah L. Garcia Reghan N. Gerber Mackenzie S. Gilbreth Natalie D. Goeas Amanda J. Gonzales Jennifer M. Gonzales Claudia E. Gonzalez Gisabelle M. Gonzalez Jacob L. Goodwin Kyle W. Graham
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Casey M. Grange Mary T. Green Quetta A. Green Angel R. Guerra Lisa M. Guerrero Justin W. Haddock Hunter H. Hadley Cristina Haines Brandon A. Hall Sharon Hammons Dallas N. Harbour Seth W. Harp Michelle B. Harper Jayde M. Harris Kassandra N. Harris McKinzie A. Harris Cassandrah D. Hatfield Alexandria P. Heeter Jacqueline Hernandez Janessa L. Hernandez Joe Hernandez Laura I. Hernandez Stephani N. Hernandez Zenida L. Hernandez Zianya M. Hernandez Troy Herrera McKinley N. Hester Casey L. Hicks Kathy Hildalgo Olivia S. Hidalgo Luis A. Hinojosa Flores Hannah J. Hipp Stephanie M. Hoffman Brooke B. Hughes
Perrisha B. Hughes Marcus A. Humphrey Susana Ibarra Pamela Jimenez Ruth E. Johnson Brianna M. Jones Danielle M. Jones Joshua L. Jones Rian K. Jones J’Lee B. Judd Alexi A. Khashan Chara N. King Susan D. Kirk Shannon N. Knebusch Christina P. Kongsy Aye Kyaw Jadyn M. Lara Jesus E. Leon Rosalia Lerma Isabelle J. Link Lara A. Lomax David A. Long DeLynda R. Lopez Jessica Lopez Sherry D. Lunn Sara E. Luther Jason L. Madrid Tiffani C. Malone Deedra J. Mares Graciela Marin Ceballos Krista R. Marquez Alexis S. Martinez Candace J. Martinez Samantha J. Martinez
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Enrique Martinez-Guerrero Tammy K. McClendon Zackery S. McFarlin Peyton K. McGowan Maria G. Medrano Blakely R. Meek Elda Mendoza Chance R. Miller Lili Miranda Andrea C. Mitchell Kenneth Monden Eric Monroe Drew M. Monte Zulema D. Montelongo Kimberly D. Montgomery Cassy L. Monzingo Sierra Moos Briseida Morales Nancy L. Morales Shelby C. Morales Tracey M. Morales Claudia G. Moreno Jovanny Moreno Luis A. Moreno Ida Morris Roxana M. Munoz Rachel M. Myers Joanna B. Nidey Sanpadi T. Ninsavang Taylor A. Northrup Brooke A. Null Jimmy L. Nunn Tara R. Ochoa Coleman Kevin A. Olvera
Alberto Ordunez Karim G. Ornelas Benjamin Orta Fidel Ortiz Karli L. Owens Alex W. Paddack Christan C. Padilla Lindsey L. Parker Bryan L. Peacock Yolanda F. Peacock Samuel C. Pearson Ronnie G. Pena Saul J. Perez Carter G. Perky Deidra M. Pinkerton Holland R. Poole Jessica C. Posada Sarah E. Post Breanna Prichard Traniel J. Pride Oscar Z. Quintana LaGenia S. Ramirez Aaron D. Ramos Luke A. Randol Carlos D. Rangel Vanessa D. Rangel Mayra I. Rascon Shannon L. Reed Su Reh Barbara J. Rhodes Stephen R. Rhodes Aubrey R. Riney Taylor J. Rittenhouse Oneka Rivera
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Brenna J. Roberts Nikki R. Roberts Edgardo Rodriguez Mia K. Rodriguez Jayla D. Romero Yoselin C. Rueda Chisum B. Rutherford Magdalena Saenz Ruby Saenz Anissa Salas Victor A. Saldierna, Sr. Ruby Salinas Ailene Sanchez Parrish W. Sanders Bodey B. Scott Santos Segura Baileigh L. Shields Mackenzie A. Shirley Brandy J. Simpson Kristine R. Sinclair Anna M. Skarke Eric K. Smith Tiffany G. Smith Shaylee M. Sours Ritchie B. Spence Troy G. Stephenson Taylor N. Steuhm Jeremiah D. Stiner Blaze N. Stout Brittnee L. Talley Lizbeth Tarango Chavez Jasmine M. Thomas Lauren A. Thorne
Karalee Tiller Paden B. Tillery Margaret B. Timmons Richard B. Todd Kristin M. Torres Cristal Tovar John H. Trump III Celia C. Turner Casey J. Upton Joelysbeth Valle-Perez Victoria G. Vara Kristen S. Varela Araceli Vasquez Owna J. Vasquez Kiersten N. Velarde Kassandra M. Veliz Luis A. Venzor Adrian M. Villegas Nadia N. Villines Ann C. Vincent Jacey L. Wagner Bailey R. Walker Rebecca J. Walker Dallas D. Washington Jennifer L. Webb Sarah E. Weld Sydney R. West Lacy V. Whipkey Mackenzie D. Whiteley Eliza P. Williamson Ashley C. Wilson Nathaniel Worthington
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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A S S O C I A T E I N A R T S S P R I N G 2 0 2 0
Amanda B. Mckaskle Mickala L. Rodriguez
Camron T. Shelton Lauren S. Tanner
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Mindy Acosta Tiffany A. Admire Jesse L. Aebischerlike Rashel Albarran Victor M. Aldaco Jordan E. Alexander Jackelyne A. Allen Shelly N. Allen Payton L. Alton Daniela Alvarado Luke D. Arganbright Esmeralda A. Arrasmith Amanda A. Atchley Vera J. Atchley Jaqueline Avila Angelica T. Badillo Waiel L. Bagh Thomas R. Bales Gabrielle L. Barraza Kayla A. Barker Aaron M. Bazan Lauren M. Beaullieu Kaylee M. Bellah Amber D. Bellinghausen Nathan L. Betts
Brandy E. Blount Danielle L. Blount Marina S. Boles Caleb A. Bort Brenda Briones Christopher A. Brooks Jacob H. Brown Kalli Brown Karly R. Brown Tristan R. Brumley Courtney N. Brunet Steven M. BucklerSharon L. Burkett Taron J. Bussey Christian L. Bustos Karina Cabrales Cassandra M. Cannon Christian N. Carrillo Meagan M. Carter Moneeka L. Carter Myesha J. Carter Yvonne R. Case Carlota O. Castillo Joel Castillo Logan P. Clemente
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Brandi K. CogdillVictoria C. Coleman Chloe C. Conway Kaiden R. Cowart Anthony Cruz Avery E. Cruz Mackenzie R. Dallas Leila Daraei AhwazRaquel L. Davila Alyssa F. Davis Janka De Jager Joseph R. Delgado Jr. Thomas D. Delgado Yasmine C. Delgado Kara E. Dempsey Kimberly K. Diaz Thomas H. Diaz Trang K. Doan
Brenda Dominguez Aida Dorraji Kenni V. DuongAshley D. Earls Kyra D. Easter Lauren P. Ebben Samantha J. Ellis Jessica R. Emery Alysia M. Enriquez Alice E. Errington Ashley R. Eslick Justin D. Eudey Zachary T. Evans Jennifer E. Fernandez Ronda L. Finney Heaven L. Fjetland
Ethan E. Flores Fernando Franco McKayla M. Fuchs Nickolas A. Gallegos Yesenia Galvez Alexandria Garcia Anna G. Garcia Crecynthia R. Garcia Jaqueline Garcia Miracle B. Garcia Robi Garcia Ezikiel R. Garza Taylor N. Gerber Jamey Germany Whitney L. Gibb Michael J. Gibbons Alicia R. Gomez Brittany M. Gomez Flor V. Gomez Angelica Gonzalez Eleazar A. Gonzalez III Reyna Y. Gonzalez Brianna D. Griego Alexis M. GuerraRicardo Guillen-Posada Danae’ H. Gurule Marion J. Gutierrez Mirian L. Gutierrez Ray J. Gutierrez Jillian E. Hamilton Angell P. Hammersmith James A. Harton Whitney P. Haschke Analaura Hernandez
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Brenda M. Hernandez Crystal L. Hernandez
Pedro A. Hernandez Ariel K. Herrera Chandria C. Herrera Braxton S. Herring Dakota R. Herring Mckenzie L. Hicks Dashalani C. Hilton Codi S. Hittson Allyson K. Hodge Dana B. Hogue Kimbra C. Hollinger John D. Holmes Aaron D. Homfeld Tucker D. Hoobler Arian D. Howard Ashley L. Howard Cynthia Huerta Nathan P. Hugg Sandra R. Humphrey Celeste J. Hutchins Drake A. Hutton Estrella A. Ibarra Ellie K. Ivie Marcos Izquierdo Breauna M. Jackson Christopher J. Jackson Tristan D. Jackson Cindy E. Jacquez Sue Ellen Jacquez Brenda K. Jasso Christine L. Johnson Savannah M. Johnson
Summer J. Johnson Colby R. Jones Hannah F. Jones Ricky L. Judy Jr. Victoria N. Jurado Kelli E. Kabetzke Kirsten A. Kelley Shamarah D. Keranen Neda Khamisi Dru A. Kimbley Ireland J. Kirkpatrick Kevin W. Kite Mikaila A. Klapper Sandra S. Koehn Chin Ku Seth M. Lammes Jeanna S. Landrum Erick J. Langford Ariana A. Lara Espino Daniel L. Lard Kirstie L. Lash Cecelia N. Lavallee Johnny L. Lawhon Erica S. Lee Gayleen Leos Macie L. Loggins Amber R. Lovato Holden L. Lower Monica R. Loya Lisa Lundberg Ashley N. Lundegreen Jeffrey W. Luttrall Giselle Y. Madrigal Zachary S. Maldonado
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Dante A. Marquez Desiree R. Martin Cassandra L. Martinez Roxanne Martinez Andrea L. Mata Amanda L. Maurer Jennifer L. May Joshua P. May Kaniel M. Maynard Daniel J. Mccarty Alex E. McCausland Zoie A. McCubbin Caleb R. McDonald Elise O. McIntosh Jacob A. Mckinney Cody B. Mcpherson Guadalupe A. Medellin Lauren R. Medina Titus L. Medley Lillian Mejia Ramon O. Mejia
Joshua M. Mendoza Megan M. Mendoza Syma X. Mendoza Victoria L. Mendoza Slate M. Miller Paul Montgomery
Jammie L. Moore Gabrielle R. Moreno Nora P. Moreno Monica K. Moreno Cisneros Kenzie R. Morris Ryleigh Morris Donna L. Morton
Bintu N. Mukubano Justin W. Mulanax Carina Munoz Nicole R. Nava Mely Navarrete Villa Hanna M. Nebhut Kyler R. Neese Omar Nevarez Linh S. Nguyen Daezy A. Normand Jayme L. O’Donnell Ashley M. Oliver Amy K. Omalley Cho N. Oo Brian Ortiz Marco A. Ortiz Jr. Nereida Ortiz Zoe G. Osteen Meztli Ostos Taylor L. Paige Taylor R. Parton Addy H. Patterson Ismael Pena Sarah I. Perez Samantha E. Perez Macias Thai Pham Lynda H. Phan Kathryn S. Phelan Treeasia M. Pierson Treesen M. Pierson Fallon H. Platt Sheandra L. Polk Davis Misty L. Prado Hayley M. Prestwood
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Summer N. Purdy Ashley R. Qualls Lokaman Rahim Brendan T. Ramirez Perla M. Ramirez Cody L. Rankin Jack Rankin Beverly C. Ray Dagen W. ReamesKatelyn D. Reneau Ryan A. Ricenbaw Sandra M. Richards Mykala D. Robertson Isaiah A. Rocha Siena R. Rodarte Jayline T. Rodriguez Stevie R. Rogers Christopher S. Romo Sabrina A. Rowe David Rubio Elisabet Ruiz Jose G. Ruiz Bentley L. Russell Mark A. Saavedra Adrianna A. Samarron Aldo Sanchez Natalie Sanchez La Tosha S. Sanders Joshua J. Sandoval Victoria Santos Clifton R. Sartor Kassie L. Savage Mario M. Savala Candance M. Scott
Carolyn J. Scott Michael L. Sebastian Nicole Sengsouriya Savannah V. Sims Ciera C. Sisneros Lesa Sloss Emory K. Smith Hartlyn B. Smith Charles A. Smoot Sarah J. Snider Alexis K. Sopha Alexis K. Sopha Jackson M. Steen Jeremy A. Stitsworth Andrew M. Stowers Eric M. Sturkie Amanda K. Suarez Morgan P. Sullivan Cer H. Sung Amber N. Taylor Janell Terry Preston B. Thipaphay Haven R. Thomas Brett T. Thomason Samantha A. Torres Marlene Tovar Amy D. Tran Jennifer N. Tran Arianna M. Trevino Mary E. Tucker Timothy W. Tucker Chandler R. Turner Ashlynne C. Tyler Matthew L. Valencia
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Apollonia R. Valenzuela Alisson D. Velazquez
Dreamer N. Volden Eunice Vuganeza Lynn M. Walker Yolanda A. Walker Sarah E. Warwick Sarah N. Watson Nicole Y. Wegman Destiny D. Whitaker
Braddock M. White Evan W. Wilcox
Holly C. Wiles Karisah D. Wilson Taylor S. Wright Joshua E. Young Seth N. Young Amber C. Zenor Van L. Zuii
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Batula M. Abdullahi Aaron F. Acosta Daniel Acosta Natisha L. Aguirre Hassan M. Ahmed Andrew C. AlexanderZeinab D. Ali Matthew D. Anders Jerry L. Andrew Julius I. Anyasor Ashley D. Arenas Clara J. Arnhold Christopher B. Arriazola Iram E. Avila Edgardo Avitia Barry R. Ballard Said A. Barraza Jason D. Barrera Rocky Barrios Devin A. Baze
Brooklyn K. Beall Louis I. Berg Sean G. Bishop Lenny N. Blanton Christopher A. Boemmel Tanner J. Boyd Molly C. Brorman Deborah K. Brown Alton R. Burns Edward A. Butler Rejeanay T. Butler Kade B. Byrd Daryan I. Cabler Samantha T. Cabrera Coleton T. Camden Alexus Carbajal Jocyln M. Carrasco Priscilla Y. Castillo Abigail M. Castro Lizeth Chavez
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Kelee A. Christensen Jon Trey R. Clark Rochelle O. Cobos Jonathan C. Coe Kyla J. Collier Naomi Cortez Andrew J. Cruz Brandy L. Cruz Daisy M. Cueto David E. Davee Brittany DeBord Aurian A. Degrate Cory M. Dennis Bradley A. Devine Charles A. Diaz Jessica I. Diaz Hunter A. Doty Linda K. Duarte Bryson L. Edwards Cassandra G. Edwards Luis D. Espino Erick A. Espinoza Christian I. Evans Brian T. Eve Jessica M. Fierro Isela S. Flores Rebecca A. Flores Robert T. Flores Nicholas L. Foster Kelsey M. Freelen Alitsha E. Gallardo William O. Gallegos Clayton W. Gambrell Harley J. Gant
Jesse C. Garcia Makayla L. Garcia Mariah L. Garcia Steven G. Garcia Ivan Gardea Diego G. Garibay Joqsan E. Germes Tim A. Gladu Juan M. Gonzales Chrystal L. Gonzalez Gisabelle M. Gonzalez Irvin A. Gonzalez Brett L. Green William F. Grisham, III Jessica L. Gudgell Macy T. Gudgell Angel R. Guerra Johnny R. Guzman Sharon Hammons Beryle R. Hamner David J. Hampton Faith S. Harm Samuel B. Harrison James P. Harriss Charles L. Helton Drew C. Henard Haley A. Hernandez Maverick R. Hess Andie L. Hicks Kathy Hildalgo Dex’lea P. High Hubbard Bertina U. Hill Luis A. Hinojosa Flores Jacob D. Horne
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Arianna J. Howard Jordan R. Humphrey Alicia Jackson Nicholas J. Jackson Jose de Jesus Torres Brianna M. Jones J’Lee B. Judd Christina N. Kasko Jaleh Khamissi Asl Gabriel J. Kubitscheck Aye Kyaw Kellyn Lara Juan M. Lara, Jr. Karina A. Legarreta Jenyfer V. Leon Elektra P. Lester Tiffany R. Lewis Vicky D. Lewis Ayde Leyva Brenda E. Lira John W. Logan David A. Long Nathan L. Lopez Carlos Lopez Arroyo Nora L. Love Andrea L. Lozano Blake A. Lundy Sam K. Ly Jessica L. Maestas Candace J. Martinez Jason Martinez Karl K. Maturin II James T. McClenny Megan N. McDowell
Zackery S. McFarlin Clorisa R. Mendoza Verenice Mendoza Chance R. Miller Sonya Y. Miller Whitney P. Moffett Maria J. Monardies Eric MonroeAustin C. Montgomery Alexa C. Mora Alejandro Morales Briseida Morales Luis A. Moreno Gabriel L. Morin Cecily Morris Ida Morris
Payton C. Morris Rogena D. Muchmore Baldomero Munoz Jr. Joseph Muu Rachel M. Myers August Na Arnoldo Najera Joshua P. Nichols Shawna L. Nichols Logan Noble Adrian G. Oliva Roberto Olivares Jr. Alberto Ordunez Brandon M. Owens Chima Ozuah Isaac R. Pacheco Rachael L. Parden Samuel C. Pearson
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Erineo Pedroza, III Arr Pee Hernando Perez Kasmir R. Perez Carter G. Perky Bobby P. Perry Thanh Pham Logan D. Pipes Joanna L. Powell Austin L. Pritchett Dakota PullenDa’monzae A. Quintanilla-Sutton William R. Raban Blakely L. Radloff Nayib O. Ramirez Rachel M. Ramsey Luke A. Randol Ashton J. Ray Jordan S. Ray Barbara J. Rhodes Ashley N. Rico Deseray B. Riggs Tyron D. Riles Jose A. Rios, Jr. Andrew B. Ritchey Sara E. Rivas McKenna Rodgers Maria G. Rodriguez Yoselin C. Rueda Andrea Ruiz Delia A. Ruiz Omar Ruiz Magdalena Saenz
Anissa Salas Victor A. Saldierna, Sr. Jaqueline Salgado Krystal D. San Miguel Ailene Sanchez Patrick W. Sanders Bodey B. Scott Abbygale M. Sechrist Omar A. Segovia Santos Segura Ricky L. Shreffler Dylon B. Simpson David Sosa Kassandra L. Sosa Lesly A. Sosa Hayden D. Southall Alanna Stephens Michelle R. Stopka Kyler S. Strain Henry W. Stratton Jr. Jaime Suarez Ngun C. Sung Naomi N. Talmo Elijah E. Tapia Brayden J. Taylor-Hardie Brittany Y. Telles Jeromy T. Thornton Duffy R. Tidwell Karalee Tiller Tayte M. Trice John H. Trump III Tina L. Tuell Drake T. Valenzuela Ivan H. Valenzuela
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Victoria G. Vara Marann L. Vasquez Brian Vega Cameron T. Villines Jaslyne S. Virgen II William G. Waldrep Jonathan S. Wallace Kajana J. Wallace Preston S. Ward Rachel G. Weingart
Lacy V. Whipkey Kalee V. Whittington Kylie D. Willburn Erica E. Williams Samantha R. Williams Jordan E. Williamson Nathaniel Worthington Ronnie J. Yanacsek Christopher M. Zuniga
A S S O C I A T E A R T S T E A C H I N G S U M M E R 2 0 2 0
Maria C. Pena Rodrigo J. Pena
A S S O C I A T E I N A P P L I E D S C I E N C E S U M M E R 2 0 2 0
David A. Alvarado Rudy Cantu Joshua B. Carr Michelle Carrasco Victoria M. Carrasco Guadalupe I. Chacon Jade R. Cordova Brandi M. De Leon Jessica M. Diaz Aleisha L. Dickson Hunter A. Doty Lidia Fernandez Edyth Flores Isela S. Flores Yelena B. Flores
Sandra L. Foster David W. Galvan Michael C. GarciaLaura E. Gonzales Jennifer M. Graham Erica Granillo Belia Y. Guerrero Linda Guzman Mya D. Harvey Shannon R. Ibarra Daryenne C. Johnson Hannah N. Johnson Andrea C. Juarez Darlene Lopez Merejilda Maldonado
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Abbie D. Marchman Myra M. Marquez Monica B. Maxam Elizabeth A. Mccurry Olivia S. Mcdonald Kristeen L. Ornelas Chelsea R. Pehl Alejandro Perez Daisy J. Reyes Anisha R. Rivers Edward B. Saffa Jaqueline Salgado
Renette M. Schlett Taylor K. Sheldon Brayden J. Taylor-Hardie Jessica Trejo Tabitha H. Trevizo Jesse N. Valdez Jamie L. Valero Desiree M. Vasquez Danella D. West Amber N. White
A S S O C I A T E I N A R T S S U M M E R 2 0 2 0
Sarah E. Forbes
A S S O C I A T E I N S C I E N C E S U M M E R 2 0 2 0
Skylar O. Adams Colton M. Amerson Caleb J. Andresen Karen Arce Alexandria N. Arriaga Amye L. Aviles Julia Badillo Kyndal B. Bell Ileana D. Bonner Synthia S. Box Araya L. Brown Corey J. Cameron Megan K. Cano
Aaron L. Castaneda Oguer A. Chavez Pamela P. Conger Michaela M. Corona Libby E. Cummings Drylan J. Cunningham Nicki N. DavisRhonda C. Denman Michelle A. Diaz Eric X. Dominguez Elijah D. Earnest Tracy O. Eastland Kimberly D. England
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Daisy Falcon Tatheana S. Finney Sierra M. Flores Gilda S. Franco Cornelio Xenia A. Franco Orozco Lacy J. Gainey Emily R. Garcia Rafaela D. Garcia Tristen M. Gillispie Benjamin M. Glover Makaila Gomez Aide Gonzales Patrick M. Gonzales Andre M. Hagins Kylie D. Hall Zendra L. Hall Rhett W. Harden Aireanna S. Hernandez Brenda Hernandez Kristal N. Hernandez Rex A. Herndon Michele R. Howe Taylor W. Hutchison Cheyanne G. JonesMadison C. Jordan Ty N. Knight Logan C. Koch Cheryl L. Luther Mirna L. Maldonado Emily M. Martinez Lizbeth A. Martinez Michael A. Martinez Chaney C. McCuistion Cassey McDonald
Marcy N. McDonald Alesandra B. Medrano Cheyenne M. Miller Serena R. Mincey Angela S. Mireles Victoria Monreal Brenda B. Montoya Jorge A. Montoya Norma J. Najera Gabriella R. Navarro Berta Alysia Ornelas Blake A. Palmer Sara V. Par Joel A. Pena Joshua M. Perez Jemeliah L. PerkinsLeanna B. Pinnell Maecee D. Porter Elizabeth L. Ramirez Anna L. Ramos Abner Rangel Aaron M. Ray Mariah D. Reyes Bryson L. Richardson Andrew M. RobinsonCrystal Rodriguez Hannah L. Rogers Britteny L. Rosenbrook Eryck Z. Ross Kayla M. Sadegur Amber D. Salinas Cristina Sanchez Shelby L. Scheets Colton S. Schwalk
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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Melissa E. Seale Tedi E. Seibel Skylar H. Shelley Jennifer M. Sizemore Alicia A. Sneath Phew P. Soe Toriauna G. Southerland Leandra B. Spear Rochelle L. Spencer Jaclyn R. Stamp Hannah E. Steelman Tracy C. Stone
Jessica D. Tarango Darby J. Taylor Avry J. Thelander Joseph A. Tickner Catlynn A. Townsend Alejandro E. Velasco Dalila Velazco Kerri L. Walker April L. White Yazmyne N. Williams Christian I. WillinghamCaitlyn E. Woody
C E R T I F I C A T E O F C O M P L E T I O N S U M M E R 2 0 2 0
Mark Bunch Rachel T. Chacon Ellen L. Chavez Victoria C. Dean Kaily Ding Lorri A. Egan Christopher R. Eubank Isela S. Flores Bailey L. Forbes Jenna L. Gibson Belia Y. Guerrero Kristin N. Hayes Brent B. Howard Hannah N. Johnson Marley D. Juarez Madison A. Kellerman
Jill A. Lambert Palmer Gabriela Leal Sherry K. Lovett Angelique K. Martin Cody D. Morgan Bailee A. Mungia Bianca R. Nava Ednalyn B. Potter Alexis Purcy Eunice Rangel Charles K. Reed Holly A. Sarvis Emma L. Sheets Desiree M. Vasquez Barbara A. Washington James M. Yates
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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C E R T I F I C A T E S o f C O M P L E T I O N a n d A S S O C I A T E D E G R E E S
The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded for the completion of programs which prepare individuals to enter their chosen occupation after two years of college.
The Associate in Arts, the Associate of Arts in Teaching, and the Associate in Science degrees are designed as the first half of a traditional baccalaureate degree either for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in the chosen major. Those completing these degrees are prepared to transfer to a senior college or university to proceed toward their Baccalaureate degrees. The Associate in Arts degree emphasizes languages and liberal arts. The Associate of Arts in Teaching degree is conferred on students who plan to enter teaching careers. The Associate in Science degree emphasizes the sciences and mathematics.
Certificates are awarded for the completion of a specific program of study in a career or technical area – some one year and some two years in length. The certificates provide the foundation for an Associate, or a Baccalaureate degree, or for immediate employment.
“ I ENCOURAGE YOU TO L IVE WITH L IFE . BE COURAGEOUS,
A D V E N T U R O U S . G I V E U S A T O M O R R O W, M O R E T H A N W E
DESERVE.” – M A Y A A N G E L O U
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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H I S T O R Y o f A M A R I L L O C O L L E G E
Amarillo College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college established in
1929. In fall 2019 the College served 9,809 students in academic courses and another
10,569 individuals enrolled in Continuing Education courses.
The College operates six locations in Amarillo: Community Link, East Campus,
Downtown Campus, Medi Park Campus, Washington Street Campus, and West
Campus, as well as the Moore County Campus in Dumas and the Hinkson Memorial
Hereford Campus.
Small classes at Amarillo College allow ample opportunity for individual student
participation and personalized attention. The Amarillo College community shares pride
in its earned reputation for high quality instruction and academic excellence.
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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C O M M E N C E M E N T C O M M I T T E EKevin Ball, Chair
Kyle ArrantJim BacaJoy BrennemanDiego CaetanoFiona DengeNancy FarrenEric FaussAaron FavorAndrew FloresNancy ForrestRochelle FoutsNathan Fryml
Patricia GarciaMichael HartLynette HayhurstJessica HillRobert Johnson Marianna JonesCarolyn LeslieKristin McDonald-WilleyCatherine McGovernDelane McUneCourtney MillesonMario Mireles
Camille NiesSherri O’DanielJacob PriceAsanga RanasingheJamie SmithTerri SmithJerry TerryMark UsnickToni Van DykeJoe Wyatt
Highest Honors candidate; Honors candidate; Presidential Scholars Honors; Member Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society for Junior College Students; Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges; Member Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society for Junior College Students; Member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Honor Society for Paralegal Students; Member of Sigma Kappa Delta, National English Honor Society for Junior College Students;Member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Mathematics Honor Society
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P R E S I D E N T S C A B I N E T
Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart, President
Mr. Mark White, Executive Vice President
Mr. Bob Austin, Vice President of Enrollment Management
Mr. Kevin Ball, Vice President of Communications and Marketing
Dr. Tamara Clunis, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Ms. Cara Crowley, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Ms. Cheryl Jones, Vice President of Human Resources
Mr. Chris Sharp, Vice President of Business Affairs
Mr. Joe Bill Sherrod, Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Ms. Denese Skinner, Vice President of Student Affairs
A C A D E M I C L E A D E R S H I P
Ms. Kim Boyd, Associate Dean of Health Sciences
Ms. Becky Burton, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Carol Buse, Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Ms. Edie Carter, Dean of Academic Success
Ms. Kim Crowley, Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing
Ms. Becky Easton, Dean of Liberal Arts
Mr. Daniel Esquivel, Dean of Campus Operations, Hereford Campus
Ms. Toni Gray, Dean of Continuing Education
Mr. David Hall, Associate Dean of Technical Education
Ms. Lesley Ingham, Honors Program Coordinator
Dr. Linda Munoz, Dean of Technical Education
Mr. Frank Sobey, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
Ms. Renee Vincent, Dean of Campus Operations, Moore County Campus
Ms. Karen White – President of Faculty Senate
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