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The Commencement of the Eighty-Ninth Annual SessionFriday, December 13, 2013 • 1:00 p.m. • 4:00 p.m. • Steinke Physical Education Center

PRESIDING ..................................................................................................................................... Dr. Rex Gandy Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

PRELUDE...................................................................................................................................... Wind SymphonyDirected by Dr. Jason Kihle, Interim Director of Bands

PROCESSIONAL Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 by Elgar .....................................................................Dr. Kihle

Audience stands for PROCESSIONAL and RECESSIONAL

THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION

The University Banners, The Party of the President, The Party of the Deans, The President of the Faculty

Senate, The Regents Professors, The Faculty of the University, Candidates for Degrees

NATIONAL ANTHEM Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key ........................................... Katherine Ragan Senior Vocal Music Major

WELCOME .............................................................................................................................................Dr. Gandy

INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM PARTY ..........................................................................................Dr. Gandy

PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AWARDS ...............................................Chelsea Nkrumah President, Student Government Association

PRESENTATION OF UNIVERSITY RING .......................................................................................Rene Aguilar President, Javelina Alumni Association

INTRODUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... Dr. Steven H. Tallant President

GREETINGS ..................................................................................................................................... Cathy Smock Chief Auditor, The Texas A&M University System

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS ........................................................................State Representative Todd Hunter District 32

CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES ....................................................................................................Dr. Gandy

CONFERRING OF DEGREES ...............................................................................................................Dr. Tallant

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES ................................................................................. Deans of the Colleges

*COMMISSIONING OF ROTC CADET ................................................................ Lt. Col. Richard P. Spainhour

ALMA MATER Hail AMK, arranged by Dr. Greg Sanders, Professor, Department of Music ............... Ms. Ragan

RECESSIONAL Entry March of the Boyares by Johannes Halvorsen ..................................................... Dr. Kihle

*4:00 p.m. Ceremony

PROGRAM

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SPEAKER

Todd Hunter

PLATFORM

Todd Hunter was elected to his sixth term in the Texas House of Representatives in 2010. He was first elected to public

office in 1988 and retired in 1997 to help raise his three young children with his wife, Alexis. He moved back into public

office in 2008 when he was elected as a Republican for District 32, representing Aransas, Calhoun, San Patricio and part

of Nueces County. For the 82nd Legislative Session, he serves as chairman of the Calendars Committee and is a member

of the Redistricting, Corrections, General Investigating and Ethics and Human Services Committees. He continues to

serve as chair of the Select Committee on Elections. Representative Hunter was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He earned

his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and his law degree from Southern Methodist University. He has lived

in Corpus Christi for more than 30 years and is senior partner of Hunter and Handel, P.C.

Dr. Steven Tallant ...................................................................................................................................................... President

Dr. Rex Gandy ........................................................................................... Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Todd Hunter ..................................................................................................................................... Commencement Speaker

Cathy Smock ............................................................................................. Chief Auditor, The Texas A&M University System

Scott Gines .................................................................... Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation

Manuel R. Lujan ................................................................................................. Vice President for Enrollment Management

Dr. Terisa Riley ......................................................................................Senior Vice President for Fiscal and Student Affairs

Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahman .................................................... Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies

Kirsten Compary .......................................................................................................................................... Dean of Students

Dr. Natalya Delcoure .............................................................................................Dean, College of Business Administration

Dr. Dolores Guerrero ............................................................................................................................Dean, Honors College

Dr. Nancy KingSanders .................................................................................... Associate Vice President for Student Success

Dr. Stephan Nix ................................................................................... Dean, Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering

Dr. G. Allen Rasmussen ........................................................... Dean, Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture,

Natural Resources and Human Sciences

Dr. Alberto Ruiz ................................................................................. Dean, College of Education and Human Performance

Dr. Abbey Zink................................................................................................................ Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Rene Aguilar ..............................................................................................................President, Javelina Alumni Association

Dr. Rajab Challoo .............................................................................................................................President, Faculty Senate

Juan B. Garza ......................................................................................................................................President, Staff Council

Chelsea Nkrumah ................................................................................................ President, Student Government Association

Katherine Ragan .............................................................................................................. Vocalist, Senior Vocal Music Major

Millie Slaughter ........................................................................................................................................ Associate Registrar

Lt. Col. Richard P. Spainhour ...................................................................................................... Professor, Military Science

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THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM REGENTS

Anthony G. BuzbeeMorris E. FosterElaine Mendoza

Judy MorganCharles W. Schwartz

Jim Schwertner

John D. WhiteNicholas Madere (student regent)

Phil AdamsChairman

Cliff ThomasVice Chairman

MARSHALS

PRESIDENT, FACULTY SENATE

Dr. Nelson MillerAssistant Professor in the Department of

Teacher and Bilingual Education

Dr. Jack D. ShorterProfessor in the Department

of Management, Marketing and Information Systems

Dr. Randall H. WilliamsProfessor in the Department

of Agriculture, Agribusiness and Environmental Sciences

Dr. Zak WatsonAssistant Professor in the Department

of Language and Literature

Dr. Rajab ChallooProfessor in the Department of

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE REGENTS PROFESSORS

Dr. James R. Norwine - 1997Professor in the Department

of Physics and Geosciences (Retired)

Dr. Leslie G. Hunter - 1998Professor in the Department

of History (Retired)

Dr. John C. Perez - 1999Professor in the Department of Biological and Health Sciences

(Retired)

Dr. Timothy E. Fulbright - 2000Professor in the Department

of Animal, Rangeland and Wildlife Sciences

Dr. Jacqueline Thomas - 2001Professor in the Departmentof Language and Literature

Dr. Jo Beran - 2002Professor in the Department

of Chemistry (Retired)

Dr. Steven D. Lukefahr - 2004Professor in the Department

of Animal, Rangeland and Wildlife Sciences

Dr. Paul M. Hageman - 2005Professor in the

Department of Music

Dr. Michael E. Tewes - 2007Professor in the Department

of Animal, Rangeland and Wildlife Sciences

Dr. Scott E. Henke - 2008Professor in the Department

of Animal, Rangeland and Wildlife Sciences

Dr. David Sabrio - 2009Professor in the Departmentof Language and Literature

Dr. Mauro Castro - 2010Professor in the Department of

Chemistry

Dr. Kathleen Rees - 2012Professor in the Department of

Human Sciences

COMMISSIONEE

Andrew Norman WilliasSecond Lieutenant, United States Army

The university and college banners are presented by the Presidential Ambassadors.

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Carvajal-Villarreal, Sasha Wildlife ScienceCook, Nathan Sean Wildlife Science

Korn, Jennifer Marie Wildlife Science

Priesmeyer, Whitney Joy Wildlife Science

Doctor of Philosophy

AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND HUMAN SCIENCES

Master of ScienceAlbert, Cassandra Michelle Animal ScienceCrouch, Carter Garrison Range and Wildlife ManagementEversole, Cord Blake Range and Wildlife ManagementField, Kendall Nicole Plant and Soil ScienceGarza, Matthew Thomas Animal Science

Gregory, Ashley Haze Plant and Soil ScienceJenschke, Kristan Elaine Range and Wildlife ManagementKoczur, Lianne Michelle Range and Wildlife ManagementLott, Cecilia Carlyn Michelle Plant and Soil ScienceNewman, Brent Clayton Range and Wildlife Management

Perez, Ricardo Gabriel Agriculture ScienceReyna, Steven Micheal Plant and Soil ScienceReznicek, Eryn Marie Animal ScienceStorey, Gabriella Marie Animal ScienceTrewella, Ian Christopher Range and Wildlife Management

Bennett, Jessica Lynn Human SciencesCarroll, Carol Lee Human Sciences

Hansen, Christine Anne Human SciencesIlseng, Amber Sue Human Sciences

Loredo, Marisol Human SciencesTrevino, Alicia Tina Human Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Barrera, Brian Cyphers, Keelan Taylor Delgadillo, Dante Draker, John Robert Friesenhahn, Bethany Ann Cum LaudeGlover, James Paul Green, Jaime Michelle Hackfeld, Kendra Rachelle Cum LaudeHarriss, Robert Mallory IVKonesheck, Dustin

Kreidel, Paige Nichole Lambert, James Warren Lippencott, Kayla Denise Mays, Dennis Tyler Mensik, Haiden James Merritt, Gerad Thomas Miller, Trevor Jacob Summa Cum LaudePerez, Juan Jose Powell, Jennifer LynnReyna, Eduardo Roach, Nita Fuqua

Salinas, Amber Leigh Santana, Mary Lee Schultz, Cameron Fred Schwartz, Melinda Chatel Shipley, Michael William Sledge, Chad Merida Cum LaudeStevens, Johnny Edward Jr Summa Cum LaudeValadez, Higinio Guerro Walker, Stewart Scott Webel, Haley Nicole

Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences

Alaniz, Natalie Nicole De La Garza, Bianca

Kendall, Erika Ranee Montalvo, Myranda Lee

Nesmith, Melissa Nicole Villanueva, Anjelica Nicole

Candidates for Degrees1:00 p.m. Ceremony

Master of Science in Human Sciences

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Bachelor of Business Administration

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Amador, Amaree Celeste Arce, Kayla Christine C. Arredondo, Diana Elizabeth Cum LaudeCamarillo, Paul Anthony Cantu, John Michael Cum LaudeCovarrubias, Leticia Dives, Raul Esteban, Lizbeth Garcia, Arnulfo Jr. Magna Cum Laude

Garcia Guerrero, Cynthia Gibbs, Starlette Rene Gilbert, Michael Joseph Gonzalez, Juan Felipe Cum LaudeHajek, Amanda Louise Lambert, Ronald Ryan Longoria, Monica Cum Laude Mares Cuellar, Jonathan David Cum LaudeRamirez, Amanda

Santos, Brenda Izamar Shaw, Devin Lee Sneed, Nathan Anthony Soria, Rosalva Spring, Lindsey Beth Stanley, Amanda Rose Cum LaudeSteen, Latisha Victoria Turner, Miyoko Vittorinni Jr.Wise, Erin K. Summa Cum Laude

Master of Business AdminstrationAlvarado, Joanne Business Administration Bowden, Elizabeth Dannielle Business AdministrationCano, Ariel O. Business AdministrationCarrion, Patrick Business AdministrationContreras, Nicole De Leon Business Administration

Cord, Brittany Suzanne Business AdministrationDullnig, Cameron Scott Business AdministrationFalcon, Francesca Jaye Business AdministrationFlores, Gabriela Inez Business AdministrationFlores, Jahaziel Business Administration

Montalvo, Catherine Marie Business AdministrationMuñoz, Justin Adam Business AdministrationPantel, Jesaiah Business Administration

ENGINEERINGDoctor of Philosophy

Cantu, Raul Cesar Rivas Environmental EngineeringGor, Prajay Anil Environmental Engineering

Kusek, Shaun Thomas Environmental EngineeringSantos, Sergio Eliud Saenz Environmental Engineering

Schnupp, Jessica Lee Environmental Engineering

Master of ScienceAdabala, Venkata Dhanalakshmi Electrical EngineeringAdetayo, Adeniyi Adedamola Environmental EngineeringAjiboye, Bernard Olajide Computer ScienceAkintoye, Akinyemi Oluwafemi Electrical EngineeringAlla, Goutham Krishna Electrical EngineeringAlla, Sri Charan Computer ScienceAlmaraz, Joel Jr. Civil EngineeringAlqahtani, Mashhour Zarib Electrical EngineeringAmanaganti, Nagashiva Spandanreddy Computer ScienceAnanaba, Ugochukwu Mark Mechanical EngineeringAnnreddy, Sai Prakash Reddy Computer ScienceAppidi, Harshitha Mechanical EngineeringArmadillo, Tony Michael Electrical EngineeringAyenampudi, Venkata Bhargav Electrical Engineering

Baddam, Mounica Reddy Industrial ManagementBaig, Mirza Khaled Computer ScienceBairapaneni, Praveen Computer ScienceBaiyewu, Oluwakayode Josiah Natural Gas EngineeringBajaj, Gourav Mechanical EngineeringBattula, Ramesh Computer ScienceBernal, Mai-Theresa Civil EngineeringBhimavarapu, Siva Ram Electrical EngineeringBirudukota, Navakanth Electrical EngineeringBiswas, Arka Computer ScienceBoja, Surya Praveen Electrical EngineeringBomma, Revanth Kumar Goud Electrical EngineeringBonugu, Venkata Ravi Mechanical EngineeringBurkul, Vinod Bandu Industrial Engineering

Burra, Venkata Subramanya Nrupendra Sai Chemical EngineeringDaggupati, Penchal Shareesh Electrical EngineeringDamancharla, Haritha Computer ScienceDaramola, Olalekan Olabode Industrial EngineeringDavudov, Davud Natural Gas EngineeringDeshaboina, Lokendra Electrical EngineeringDodoo, Leslie Amponsah Civil EngineeringDortaj, Ali Natural Gas EngineeringFakoya, Jadesola Omobolaji Mechanical EngineeringGarza, Laura Beth Industrial ManagementGavara, Sree Harsha Computer ScienceGinne, Sravya Electrical EngineeringGoli, Laxmi Shiva Kumar Computer Science

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Gorlamari, Valkaladatta Computer ScienceGottam, Pratyush Kumar Electrical EngineeringGotur, Shravani Electrical EngineeringGujjula, Prasanth Computer ScienceGundapuneni, Avinash Computer ScienceGundu, Venkatesh Computer ScienceGupta, Govind Computer ScienceHeard, Marcus Tyrone Industrial EngineeringJami, Sreekar Theja Computer ScienceJangam, Venkat Sai Rohan Mechanical EngineeringJere, Chaitanya Bhalchandra Natural Gas EngineeringKandala, Satya Raviteja Mechanical EngineeringKaparthi, Anirudh Civil EngineeringKasarla, Murali Mohan Reddy Computer ScienceKasulanati, Sarada Tejassravanthi Computer ScienceKatta, Sumanth Babu Electrical EngineeringKethi Reddy, Nikhil Reddy Computer ScienceKhan, Zia Mohammed Mechanical EngineeringKodoori, Swathi Electrical EngineeringKolavennu, Surya Tej Mechanical EngineeringKonathala, Ambica Computer ScienceKoyya, Pardha Saradhi Computer ScienceKristamsetty, Kiran Kumar Computer ScienceKusuma, Jayaprasad Computer ScienceKuthumbaka, Mounya Shilpa Electrical EngineeringLanka, Jahnavi Electrical EngineeringLeake, Henry Wayne III Civil EngineeringLeal, Jose Luis Industrial EngineeringLenkala, Saisankeerth Reddy Computer ScienceLong, Justin Allen Environmental Engineering

Maddi, Shyam Reddy Computer ScienceMadipuri, Dinesh Electrical EngineeringMamidipalli, Jyoti Vinayakrao Electrical EngineeringMantrawadi, Nikhil Vijay Computer ScienceMaram, Indu Electrical EngineeringMarin De Robles, Dora Elia Civil EngineeringMeka, Sailendra Priyatham Electrical EngineeringMeng, Ning Industrial EngineeringMohammad, Aslam Uddin Computer ScienceMohammed, Muneer Ali Electrical EngineeringMohammed, Shabaz Ahmed Mechanical EngineeringMurukutla, Bhavishya Electrical EngineeringMuthyala, Saikiran Reddy Computer ScienceNannaka, Laxmi Mounika Electrical EngineeringNimmagadda, Supriya Electrical EngineeringNnaji, Benjamin C. Natural Gas EngineeringOkuneye, Michael Adeolu Natural Gas EngineeringOlowogemo, Semiu Ajibola Electrical EngineeringOma-Pedru, Oritshemajemite Mechanical EngineeringOsegboun, Felix Oluwatosin Electrical EngineeringPalakodeti, Charithardha Computer SciencePalanisamy, Tamilazhagan Industrial EngineeringPanchadara, Aditya Computer SciencePedraza, Ricardo Civil EngineeringPendyala, Jaya Krishna Computer SciencePenmethsa, Bhargavi Computer SciencePenumala, Harsha Kalyan Civil EngineeringPothana, Naga Mahalakshmi Electrical EngineeringPottabathula, Pramod Kumar Electrical EngineeringPrabhakar, Parthiban Computer Science

Prathikantam, Sairam Computer ScienceRaai, Satya Prakash Mechanical EngineeringRagireddy, Mounika Computer ScienceReddy, Vijaykumar Computer ScienceSalinas, Robert Environmental EngineeringSatla, Sandeep Kumar Goud Computer ScienceSaxena, Devashish Natural Gas EngineeringSembeti, Vijay Kumar Industrial EngineeringShaik, Asif Ali Computer ScienceShaik, Majid Electrical EngineeringShiffly Kader, Samir Peer Chemical EngineeringSulak, Justin Wayne Natural Gas EngineeringSuppala, Nihar Civil EngineeringSutradhar, Bimal Kumar Civil EngineeringSwamy, Tejas Shanmukha Electrical EngineeringTadisina, Rahul Reddy Computer ScienceTannous, Nicola Paul Natural Gas EngineeringTumburu, Saikrishna Reddy Electrical EngineeringVadlamudi, Mahesh Civil EngineeringValenzuela, Ernesto Carlos Industrial EngineeringVarkala, Naresh Kumar Reddy Computer ScienceVenkannagari, Ashish Reddy Electrical EngineeringVera, Jacob Industrial ManagementVon Duben, Faren Kristeen Chemical EngineeringVoolapalli, Aditya Gowtham Computer ScienceWang, Pieh-Kang Electrical EngineeringYabaluri, Sai Saketh Electrical EngineeringYellinedi, Midhun Sarath Electrical EngineeringYerra, Sreekanth Computer ScienceYuan, Wen Qi Civil EngineeringZhou, Hanming Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Architectural EngineeringLopez Galvan, Laura Melissa

Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringContreras, Orlando Guantos, Jonathan Javier Summa Cum Laude

Mouhtarova, Veniamina Krassimirova Magna Cum Laude

Villarreal, Kelsey Mirth

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Candidates for Degrees4:00 p.m. Ceremony

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management and TechnologyBaucham, Ken Muñiz Bridges, William Eric Carrillo, Adolfo Adam Carrizales, Sean Castillo, Lucas Homero Gonzalez, Hector Mario Jr.Gonzalez, Pedro Louis Harms, Richard Alexander

Herman, Darren Lamar Magna Cum LaudeKubena, Steven Lee Jr.Lara, Daniel Ceaser Matus, Jeffrey Alan Miller, Richard Luthy Jr. Cum LaudeRios, Joe Manuel

Robles, Timothy M. IIIRodriguez, Edgar David Saenz, Keila Priscilla Saenz, Samuel Jr.Zavala, Gerardo

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBallet, Oscar Benavidez, Paul-Anthony Cum LaudeBermudez, Carlos Busker, Matthew Ross Chabot, Bradford Paul Chapa, Joe Larry Cole, Morgan Addison Summa Cum LaudeEngel, Trevor Moore Magna Cum LaudeFisher, Hannah Nicole

Gollihar, John Michael IIHaliscak, Nicholas Reid Hempel, Travis Aaron Lara, Christopher Brandon Magna Cum LaudeMaldonado, Joseph Anthony Cum LaudeMartinez, Antonio De Jesus McCormick, Robert James Jr.McElroy, Cody Wade Mendez, Matthew Lee

Molina, Ruben Magna Cum LaudeNarvaez, Omar Orlando Ortegón, Joshua Jordan Summa Cum LaudeOrtiz, Joshua Jesus Parra, Yuber Andres Perez Reyes, Abraham Ronk, Joshua Patrick Sepulveda Elizaldi, Manuel Angel Silva, Liza M.

Gerd, Deborah Anne EnglishGraves, Michael Isaak Psychology

Kemp, David Taylor EnglishRamirez, Juan Antonio History and Politics

Sariñana, Alyssa Yvette SpanishVillarreal, Omar English

Master of ArtsARTS AND SCIENCES

Bachelor of Applied Arts and SciencesAndrade, Luz Inez Guerrero, Herminia Irene

Guri, Ermal Longoria, Christina Ann

Olvera de Castillo, Ana Yesenia

Atthuluri, Sri Harsha ChemistryBandla, Ashoka Chakravarthy BiologyBolton, James Coy Jr. BiologyChintalapati, Sameera ChemistryCrocker, Ashton Vern BiologyDamaraju, Venkata Surya Aparna ChemistryFlores, Channtal Psychology

Garza, Amanda Diane PsychologyGarza, Marissa SociologyHatcher, Peggy Valenzuela ChemistryLopez, Kristina EnglishLopez, Nereo Jr. ChemistryMaganti, Madhuri ChemistryMarroquin, Dalia Neidene Sociology

Mosqueda, Antonia Esther SociologyMuehlmann, Jacqueline Anne Communication Sciences and DisordersNewberry, Alexis Lindsey ChemistryPosa, Sreevardhan Reddy ChemistryRodriguez, Amanda Lucia Psychology

Master of Science

Bachelor of Science in Environmental EngineeringGarcia, Debbie

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Bachelor of ArtsAcevedo, Christian Acuna, Marco Aaron Aldaco, Amber Rebekah Alvarado, Jazmin Alvarez, Alexis Amara Amador, Francisco Jr.Armstrong, Robert A. Benavides, Ricky Bonitz, Caleb Lee Cum LaudeCadena, Janessa Renae Canales, Daniel Canales, Valencia Yvette Castillo, Enrique Magna Cum LaudeCatchings, Lance Marcus Cathey, Justin Jovon Cervantes, Cindy Christine Cortes, Mylynn Amelia Cum LaudeCraft, Lakeshia Letrice Crist, Jennifer Lynn Summa Cum LaudeFranco, Jennifer Laryssa Cum Laude

Garcia, John David Magna Cum LaudeGarcia, Veronica Marquez Garza, Clarissa Maria Gonzalez, Ricardo Jr.Gonzalez Nolan, Yirla Rubi Griggs, Rodney Wayne Jr.Guillon, Karina Hernandez, Lauren Marie Izaguirre, Michelle Lee Latigo, Benito Jr.Lee, Clyde R. IIILowen, Kaitlyn Madden Magna Cum LaudeLugo, Gabriel IVMarkland, Raianna Shanique Martinez, Jose Armando Martinez, Larisa Mata, Raydean Rebekah Cum LaudeMendez, Michael Lee Millan, Angel Montgomery, Bianca Magna Cum LaudeNavarro, Kelly Ann

Padron, Miguel Angel Cum LaudePayne-Tyson, Justice B. Perez, Eloisa Marie Magna Cum LaudeRivera, Alyssa D. Rivera, Gabriella Martinez Robbins, Roslyn La’Nece Robles, Sandra Jo Rocha, Vanessa Ruiz, Florence H. Saenz, Megan Michelle Shortsleeve, Melissa Wallek, Cassandra Lynn Williams, Joshua Lee Summa Cum LaudeWilliams, Robert Lynn Jr.Zaragosa, Luis Eugenio

Bachelor of MusicCastillo, Daniel D. Garcia, Noe IIIGuerrero, Carolina Cum Laude Losoya, Joshua Nicholas Cum Laude

Mutz, Alexander Perez, Jose Raul Jr.Posey, Robert Neil Rodriguez, Aracely Maria

Rokohl, Mary Madeline Magna Cum LaudeTreviño, Amanda Yvette

Bachelor of ScienceAlvarez, Alexis Amara Amador, Francisco Jr.Baker, Clifford IIIBalderas, Niza Irene Cum LaudeBarrientes, Mary Alice Beltran, Meghan Janáe Bisch, Steffanni Noelle Cum LaudeCabeza, Sara Kate Calderón, Rubén Roberto Calzada, Rudy Magna Cum LaudeCanales, Juan Emmanuel Canales, Kassandra Carrillo, Mario E. De La Torre, Michelle Annai Fierro, Jose Felix Jr.Flores, Deneka Shontlle Flores, Krizelma Esther Galvan, Gabriela Thea

Garcia, Darlyn M. Summa Cum LaudeGarza, Clarissa Maria Garza, Lee Anna Barrera Cum LaudeGarza, Marisol Letica Cum LaudeGarza, Stephanie Marie Cum LaudeGonzalez, Ashley Marie González, Joshua Caleb Gonzalez, Luis Alberto Gonzalez, Yolanda E. Magna Cum LaudeGraves, Kalinda Donnikka Grays, Robert James Guillon, Karina Hamre, Michael Jacob Hansen, Amanda Michelle Magna Cum LaudeHernandez, Diana

Heuston, Selina Senaida Hofstetter, Amanda Lee Hunter, Morgan Elaine Magna Cum LaudeKawamura, Christopher Michael Kawamura, Mireya Lara, Katherine Marie Cum LaudeLathon, Ebonnie Persha Latimer, Jacob Lee Lincoln, María Fernanda Litton, Kyla Dee Longoria, Cassandra Nicole Lopez, Clarissa Elizabeth Lopez, Roberto Lopez, RubenMancha, Siena Valencia Martinez, Adriana Cum LaudeMartinez, Angela Aide Martinez, Sarah Elizabeth

Bachelor of Fine ArtsAlaniz, Virginia Banuelos, America

Summa Cum LaudeMuñoz, Tracy Lynn Cum Laude

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Doctor of Education

Master of EducationAlaniz, Teresa Reta Adult EducationAnzaldua, Judy Ann Adult EducationArdoin, Amanda Leigh Early ChildhoodBedford, Karen Ann Early ChildhoodCano, Ramona Rebecca Adult Education

Chávez, Guadalupe Adult EducationDe Leon, Yvette Adult EducationGould, Kathy L. Adult EducationJuarez, Gaynell Diane Early ChildhoodKolahdouz, Ali Adult Education

Lundy, Trina Renée Early ChildhoodOffordile, Ezinne Geraldine Early ChildhoodPerez, Yvonne De Leon Adult Education

EDUCATION AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Alfaro, Veronica De Leon Educational LeadershipAlvarado, Cynthia Denise Bilingual EducationChen, Hung-Che Bilingual EducationDaniels, Christopher Lee Educational Leadership

Garcia, Esequiel Jr. Educational LeadershipGuzman, Jorge Eduardo Educational LeadershipKent, Jennifer Lynn Educational LeadershipMartinez-Perez, Frances Ann Educational Leadership

McCoy, Mary Camille Educational LeadershipPlummer, David Charles Educational LeadershipWells, Caprica Lynn Educational Leadership

Master of ScienceAdepoju, Oluwarotimi Adeyemi KinesiologyAgostini, Maria Bilingual EducationAlegria, Desiree Kristen Gutierrez Educational AdministrationArredondo, Roxanna Silguero Counseling and GuidanceBenavides, Isabel Aide Sanchez Counseling and GuidanceBishop, Rebecca Evelyn KinesiologyBoles, Katherine Enith Reading SpecializationChason, Kimberly Darley Instructional Technology

De La Mora, Mary Eugenia Bilingual EducationEspinoza, Julissa Counseling and GuidanceFlores-Contreras, Breanne Nichole Counseling and GuidanceGutierrez, Adriana Counseling and GuidanceHill, John Roger Educational AdministrationMireles, Sandra V. Bilingual EducationMorgan, Michael Anthony Educational AdministrationPark, Desiré Yavonne Reading Specialization

Ponce, Miguel Angel Bilingual EducationRuiz, Sanjuanita Counseling and GuidanceSessions, James William Educational AdministrationSessions, Neva Carol Educational AdministrationStack, Jordan Walter KinesiologyVasquez, Sonya Counseling and GuidanceWilliams, Tanya Lynette Reading SpecializationZamora, Gabriel Educational Administration

Medrano, Cassandra Marie Melendez, Monique Lisett Mendoza, Jasmin Jocelyn Cum LaudeMontalvo, Amanda Ann Gonzalez Montemayor, Manuel Muñoz, Monica Ruth Magna Cum LaudeMuñoz, Veronica Marie Ochoa, Amanda Christine Ochoa, Araceli Nallely O’Connell, Lauren Dene Olivares, Ana-Alyse Magna Cum Laude Olivarez, Heather Denise Pena, Jesus Adrian Peña, Melissa Garcia Perea, Nayeli Gladys Perez, Eloisa Marie Magna Cum Laude

Pinion, Trent Anthony Piñón, Armanda Elisa Quintanilla, Deborah Lee Quintero, Jesus Ivan Ramirez, Genevieve Andrea Ramos, Samuel Ramos, Venessa Rapier, Rachel Lynn Cum LaudeReyes, Ruben Rios, Daniel Jr.Rodriguez, Carolina Elizabeth Cum LaudeRodriguez, Ethan Abel Rodriguez, Francisca Guadalupe Cum LaudeRodriguez, Vanessa Marie Salas, Lauren Taylor Salinas, Eleasar Salinas, Jaclyn A.

Salinas, Jennifer Lynn Santos, Valerie Cum Laude Scott, Andriah Nichelle Soto, Crystal Emilie Cantu Cum LaudeTreviño, Sarah Elizabeth Vega, Rito Villanueva, Claudia Mariel Magna Cum LaudeVillarreal, Luis Armando Villarreal, Sergio Hernan Willias, Andrew Norman Summa Cum LaudeWillingham, Jake Rian Ybarra, Raina Dianca Zarate, Hector III

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Alfaro, Veronica De Leon, B.S., M.S. “The Relationship between Teacher Knowledge and Skills and Teacher Attitude towards Students with Disabilities among Elementary,

Middle and High School Teachers in Rural Texas School Districts”

Daniels, Christopher Lee, B.A., M.S.“A Case Study: Comparing Hispanic Serving Schools on Leadership Styles”

Garcia, Esequiel Jr., B.S., M.S., M.Ed.“Rural South Texas Principals’ Perceptions about the Use and Effectiveness of Formative Assessment by Teachers”

Guzman, Jorge Eduardo, B.Ed., M.Ed. “The Effects of Small Learning Communities on Ninth Grade Student Academic Progress”

Bilingual Education

Alvarado, Cynthia Denise, B.A., M.S. “A Narrative Study of Teacher and Student Perceptions of Corrective Feedback on the Speech Production in

English”

Chen, Hung-Che, B.A., M.S. “The Impact of the Use of Synchronous and Asynchronous Wiki Technology on Chinese Language Reading and

Writing Skills of High School Students in South Texas”

Doctor of Education

Educational Leadership

Bachelor of ScienceAlfaro, Jose Oscar Anciso, Juanita Belen Arce, Stephanie Paige Arnold, Denise Kathryn Belton, Chivas Chevalier Boyle, Paul Joseph Braun, Kasey Nichole Brown, Zane Lamar Magna Cum LaudeCanizalez, Isamari Cantu, Ingedia Sativie Summa Cum LaudeCavazos, Sarah Ann Flores, Jeremy Garcia, Briana Nicole Gloria, Samuel Gomez, Michelle RaéGonzalez, JessicaGonzalez, Kimberly A. Hinojosa, Christina Marie Jeter, Samantha

Laso, Kristella Monique Summa Cum LaudeLerma, DavidMartinez, Maria Rebecca Martinez, Marlene Nichole Summa Cum LaudeMedrano, Abigail Munoz, Steven Craig Nwachukwu, UzoamakaAdaeze Palacios, Andrea Marie Patterson, Abby Margaret Piña, Margarita De Jesus Pressley, Katheryne R. Cum LaudeRangel, Marina Abigail Cum LaudeResendez, Nelda San Juanita Magna Cum LaudeRiggs, Elisabeth Marianna Magna Cum LaudeRobles, April Marie

Rosales, Melissa A. Roth, Whitney Layne Saenz, Marissa Lizette Sauceda, Amanda Jo Magna Cum LaudeSchubert, Alfred W. IV Cum LaudeSiagan, Darrick Brewster Singer, Devin James Teniente, Jaime Leonel Treviño, Aurora AnnabelleTreviño, Rowena Lorene Underwood, Aaron James Wagner, Trent S. Zapata, Alberto M.

DISSERTATION TITLES

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Doctor of Philosophy

Environmental Engineering

Cantu, Raul Cesar Rivas, B.S., M.S.“Citrus Waste Biorefinery: Process Development and Modeling for Pretreatment and Enzymatic Hydrolysis of

Grapefruit Processing Waste Biomass”

Gor, Prajay Anil, B.E., M.S. “Experimental and Life Cycle Assessment for Removal of Flue Gas Elemental Mercury using Enhanced Oxidation

and Wet Scrubbing”

Kusek, Shaun Thomas, B.S., M.S. “Elucidation of SGDs-Submarine Groundwater Discharges in a Semi-Arid Region of South Texas”

Santos, Sergio Eliud Saenz, B.S., M.S. “Treatment and Modeling of VOC Bioreactor Landfill Emissions Utilizing Biologically Active Cover Material”

Schnupp, Jessica Lee, B.S., M.S. “Antimony and Arsenic Partitioning, Availability and Release from Contaminated Stream Bed Sediment”

Wildlife Science

Carvajal-Villarreal, Sasha, B.S., M.S. “Selected Ecological Patterns and Distribution of Five Sympatric Felids in Northeast Mexico”

Cook, Nathan Sean, B.S., M.S. “White-Tailed Deer Population Dynamics as Influenced by Deer Density and Supplemental Nutrition in Southern

Texas”

Korn, Jennifer Marie, B.S., M.S. “Spatial Response of Bobcats to Prescribed Fire”

Priesmeyer, Whitney Joy, B.S., M.S. “Effects of Supplemental Feeding and White-Tailed Deer Density on Vegetation Dynamics”

Kent, Jennifer Lynn, B.A., M.Ed.“Exploring Contributing Factors Leading to the Decision to Drop Out of School by Hispanic Males”

Martinez-Perez, Frances Ann, B.S., M.Ed. “The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Elementary Student Achievement in Rural South Texas Schools”

McCoy, Mary Camille, B.A.A.S., M.A. “Rural High Needs School Board Members’ Perceptions of Their Roles”

Plummer, David Charles, B.B.A., M.B.A. “A Study on the Motivators and Inhibitors for Faculty to Teach in Online Environments at Minority Serving Institutions”

Wells, Caprica Lynn, B.A., M.S. “The Balance of Two Worlds: A Study of the Perceptions of African American Female School Leaders”

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THE TOWER CHIMES

Striking on the hour and every quarter hour, the “Westminster” chimes of the College Hall tower were played for the first time in March 1999 for the inauguration of President Marc Cisneros. In addition, “Hail AMK,” the Texas A&M-Kingsville alma mater, rings out every day at noon and “Jalisco” is played at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. On special occasions, the “Javelina Victory March” also chimes from the tower.

The origin of academic gowns, caps and hoods is a matter of speculation. Unheated buildings may have necessitated the gowns. The remaining regalia might reflect the influence of the clergy during medieval times. The hoods, for example, might have served as head-coverings before skull caps were adopted. In any case, when American schools decided to adopt academic dress, they agreed, through a series of meetings and conferences, on some standard designs and colors. The gown design becomes more intricate with advanced degrees. Velvet trim, for instance, is reserved for doctors’ gowns. The hoods, too, become longer as one proceeds from the bachelor’s to the master’s to the doctor’s degree. The cap is plain for both bachelor’s and master’s. Velvet is reserved for the doctorate. The tassel on the cap may be black or the color appropriate for the major field of study. A doctor’s tassel, however, may be made of gold thread.

The color of the facing of the hood denotes the type of degree, and doctors’ gowns may also be trimmed in the same color. Examples are as follows: Arts and Letters - white, Commerce and Accounting - drab, Economics - copper, Library Science - lemon, Music - pink, Education - light blue, Pharmacy - olive, Fine Arts and Architecture - brown, Humanities - dark crimson, Law - purple, Engineering - orange, Philosophy - dark blue, Physical Education - sage green, Science - golden yellow. The color of the lining of the hood denotes the university or college granting the degree. Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s colors are blue and gold. Students wearing the blue and green or gold honor cords are members of national honor societies. The honors presented during this ceremony are calculated on the student’s cumulative grade point average for the semester prior. Official honors designation, which includes the calculation of the current semester’s grades, will be indicated on the final transcript and diploma.

ACADEMIC REGALIA

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THE UNIVERSITY MACE

Eight banners signify the university and its academic areas: Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences; Arts and Sciences; Business Administration; Education and Human Performance; Engineering; Graduate Studies and Honors College. Each banner displays the university logo, which includes the College Hall tower and the university name. The tower has stood as a symbol of the institution since 1949, reflecting the architectural elements of the campus that draw upon the university’s regional heritage. The blue and gold banners are five feet by three feet, trimmed with fringe at the bottom. The banners were introduced in May 1999 for formal ceremonies. The university and college banners are presented by the Presidential Ambassadors.

THE UNIVERSITY BANNERS

THE UNIVERSITY RING

A symbol of authority, the mace is traced to an ancient weapon of war. William the Conqueror is seen flourishing a wooden mace in the eleventh-century Bayeux Tapestry. The military use of the object gradually gave way to its ceremonial function, and maces became jewel-encrusted symbols of high office. The Texas A&M University-Kingsville mace was crafted March 1999 in the department of industrial technology to reflect many of the unique characteristics that have made the university a leader in South Texas. The black walnut that comprises the main body symbolizes the history and traditions that have been established by the university. The top is crowned with the university seal engraved in gold.

In early 1998, a committee of students, alumni, faculty, and staff began discussing the idea of an official ring for graduates of the university. The committee members wanted the ring to reflect symbols that represented the university’s history and traditions. Working with a professional designer, they chose symbols including the school’s mascot, the javelina, because of its tenacity; mesquite and cactus because they are found all over campus; the Lone Star because it symbolizes the State of Texas; and the College Hall tower because it is a recognized landmark on our campus. Graduates can choose a plain gold ring or opt for a gemstone in the ring. The ring design was unveiled February 16, 1999.

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Hail AMK! We pledge anewAims that are high,

Devotion deep and true.And though we may part,

And though we’re far away,Still loyal each heart

To AMK.

ALMA MATER