SUL ROSS STATE UNWERSITYA Member of the Texas State University System

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Pete P. Gallego CenterAlpine, Texas

BOARD OF REGENTSTEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Donna N. WilliamsRon Mitchell

Charlie Amato

Dr. Jaime R. GarzaKevin J. Lilly

David Montagne

Trisha PollardRossanna SalazarWilliam F. Scott

Andrew Greenberg

Chairman, Arlington

Vice Chairman, Horseshoe BayRegent, San AntonioRegent, San AntonioRegent, HoustonRegent, BeaumontRegent, BellaireRegent, AustinRegent, NederlandStudent Regent, Beaumont

OFFICERS OF SYSTEM ADMINISTRATIONBrian McCall, Ph.D., Chancellor

Sean Cunningham, J.G*F/« Chancellor for CovernmentalRelalions

Fernando Gomez, J.D-/ Ph-D-Vice Chancellor and General Counsel

Perry Moore, Ph.D.Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Carole Fox, C.P.A.Director ofAudits and Analysis

Peter Graves, J.D., LL.M.Vice Chancellor for Contract Administration

Rob Roy Pornell, AIA, RASAssociate Vice Chancellor for Facilities

OFFICERS OF CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIONRicardo Maestas, Ph.D., President

Quint Thurman, Ph.D.Provost and Vice Presidentfor Academic and Student Affairs

Cesario E. Valenzuela, M.B.A., C. . .^rPresidentforFlnonceaadOperations

limmv W. Clouse, B.S.Construction and OperationsCh.r.dr«gi/pta Oudenc, m.4.M.S.Chief Information Officer

J. Paul Sorrels, Ph.D.Associate Provost and DeanSio Grande College

Denise Groves, M.Ed.Vice President for Enrollment Management

Leo Dominguez, M.P.A.Associate Vice President for Advancement andUniversity Relations

THE ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY

OFFICERS OF ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION

Jimmy D. Case, Ph.D.Leo G. Dominguez, (Vl.P.A.

Donald W. Dowdey, Wl.A., iVI.L.S.

Larry l\A. Guerrero, Ed.D.Robert J. Kinucan, Ph.D.

Dean, School of Arts and Sciences

Interim Dean, Student Life

Dean, Library andInformation TechnologiesDean, School of Professional Studies

Dean, School of Agriculturaland Natural Resource Management

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND NATURALRESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Robert J. Kinucan, Ph.D., DeanProfessor ofNatural Resource Management

Scott A. Ericsson, Ph.D.Professor ofAnimal Science

Louis A. Harveson, Ph.D.Professor ofnatural Resource Management

Byron C. Housewright, Ph.D.Assistant Professor ofAnimal Science

Paul A. Will, Ph.D.Professor ofAnimal Science

Christopher M. Estepp, M.Ed.Assistant Professor of Animai Science

Patricia M. Harveson, Ph.D.Associate Professor ofNatural Resource Management

Bonnie J. Warnock, Ph.D.Associate Professar of Natural Resource Management

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Jimmy D. Case, Ph.D., DeanProfessor of Political Science

Nancy M. Antrim, Ph.D.Professor ofEnglish and Linguistics

Ira Y. Blanton, Ph.D.Associate Professor ofLanguages and Literature

Brad W. Butler, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of English

Jackie D. Denson, M.S.instructor of Biology

James W. Downing, Ph.D.Professor of Psychology

Rafael Azuaje, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Computer information Systems

Angela M. Brown, Ph.D.Assistant Professor ofMathematics

Laura P. Butler, Ph.D.Associate Professor of English

Christopher L. Dobbins, M.M.Lecturer ofMusic

Avram Dumitrescu, M.A.Assistant Professor ofArt Gammg and Communication Design

Mark C. Emerson, Ph.D.Assistant Professor ofHistory

Donald Callen Freed, Ph.D.Professor ofMusic

llda N. Gonzalez, M.A.Lecturer ofSpanish

Anne M. Hilscher, M.S.Lecturer of Biaiogy

Kristofer D. Jorgenson, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Motbemofics

Jason Leyva, M.Ed.Lecturer of Mathematics

Elizabeth A. Measures, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Mathematics

Barbara J. Nelson, Ph.D.Associate Professor ofEnglish

Lana C. Potts, M.A.Lecturer ofFine Arts

Avinash K. Rangra, Ph.D.Professor of Chemistry

Christopher M. Ritzi, Ph.D.Associate Professor ofBiaiogy

Dona W. Roman, M.F.A.Professor of Theatre

Mark Saka, Ph.D.Professor ofHistory

Jay M. Sawyer, M.F.A.Associate Professor of Theatre

Michelle L. Selk, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Communication

Kathy K. Stein, Ed.D.Assistant Professor of English

Kevin M. Urbanczyk, Ph.D.Professor of Geaiagy

Joseph G. Velasco, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Communication

Paul A. Wright, Ph.D.Professor of Geography and Sociology

James C. Zech, Ph.D.Professor of Biaiogy

Carol H. Fairlie, M.F.A.Professor ofArt

Christopher Garcia, M.A.Lecturer ofReading

Sharon L. Hileman, Ph.D.Professor of English

Ann K. Johnson, Ph.D.Lecturer ofHistory and Women's Studies

Md. Abul Kalam, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Chemistry

David R. Martin, Ph.D.Associate Professor ofMathematics

Amy Moreland, Ph.D.Assistant Professor ofPoiiticai Science

Judith A. Parsons, M.A.Associate Professor of History

Andrea L. Powers, Ph.D.Associate Professor ofPsychology

Robbie J. Ray, M.Ed.L ecturer of Mathematics

David M. Rohr, Ph.D.Professor of Geology

Esther L. Rumsey, Ph.D.Professor of Communication

James R. Salazar, M.F.A.Professor ofArt

Gregory M. Schwab, M.F.A.Professor of Theatre

Beverly G. Six, Ph.D.Professor of English

Martin K. Terry, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Biology

Julie M. Vega, M.A.Lecturer of English

David T. Watson, Ph.D.Assistant Professar of Poiiticai Science

Filemon Zamora, Ph.D.Assistant Professor ofSpanish

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Larry M. Guerrero, Ed.D., DeanAssociate Professor ofPhysical Education

Scarlet C. Anderson, flA.Ed.Instructor ot Education

Sandra S. Chambers, M.Ed.Lecturer of Physical Education

Roger H. Grant, Ph.D.Professor of Physical Education

James N. Hector, Ed.D.Associate Professor ofEducotion

Kenny L. Jernigan, /Vl.Ed.Lecturer ofPhysical Education

Donna /VI. Kuenstler, B.S.N.Lecturer of Vocotionai Nursing

Ricardo /Vlaestas, Ph.D.Professor ofEducation

Christopher D. iVlarks, /Vl.A.Lecturer ofPhysical Education

Bobby S. Mesker, iVl.Ed.Lecturer ofPhysicoiEducation

Galen W. Privitt, Ed.D.Associate Professor ofEducotion

Jeanne IVl. Qvarnstrom, Ph.D.Assistant Professor ofEducotion

Chester E. Sample, Ed.D.Assistant Professor ofEducation

Wayne R. Schroeder, /Vl.Ed.Lecturer of Physical Education

Julie B. Stephen, Ph.D.Assistant Professor ofEducotion

Barbara K. Tucker, Ph.D.Assistant Professor ofEducotion

Kay E. Whitley, /VI.S.Assistant Professor ofPhysical Education

Greg A. Wright, A/l.S.Lecturer of Physical Education

Shawn Brown, /Vl.S.Lecturer of Physical Education

Ricardo Garcia, /Vl.Ed.Lecturer ofPhysicaL Education

William C. Green, Ph.D.Professor ofMarketing

Robert J. Hunter, Ph.D.Associate Professor of CriminaUustice

Raymond G. Kessler, J.D.Professor of CriminaUustice

Kurtis F. Leifeste, Ed.D.Associate Professor ofEducotion

Pamela C. /Vlarett, Ph.D.Professor ofBusiness Administration

Linda L. /VlcAnally, /Vl.B.A.Lecturer of Business Administration

Tamara L. Olive, Ph.D.Assistant Professor ofEducotion

Charles D. Prude, /Vl.Ed.L ecturer ofPhysicoi Education

Lorie L. Rubenser, Ph.D.Professor of CriminaUustice

Rebecca A. Schlosser, Ed.D.Associate Professor of Education

Rita P. Seawell, Ph.D.Assistant Professor ofEducotion

Quint Thurman, Ph.D.Professor of CriminalJustice

John S. Wassermann, B.S.instructor of industrial technology

/Vlazie E. Will, A/l.S.Associate Professor of Business Adminisirotion

Kristin B. Wright, B.S.Lecturer of Vocotionoi Nursing

RIO GRANDE COLLEGE

J. Paul Sorrels, Ph.D., Associate Provost and DeanProfessor ofPsychology

Efrain Adames, AA.P.A.Associate Professor ofBusiness Administration

Ferris R. Byxbe, Ph.D.Professor of CriminoLJustice

Tiffany F. Culver, Ph.D.Assistant Professor ofPsychology

A/lonica E. Gutierrez, Ph.D.Associate Professor ofEducotion

Dorman W. /Vloore, Ed.D.Professor ofEducotion

A/liriam AAuniz-Quiz, Ph.D.Professor ofEducotion

Michael L. Ortiz, Ph.D.Assistant Professor ofMathematics

Francine R. Richter, Ph.D.Associate Professor of English

Todd T. Russell, Ph.D.Associate Professor ofEducotion

Gina L. Stocks, Ph.D.Assistant Professor ofEducotion

Martin G. Urbina, Ph.D.Associate Professor of CriminalJustice

Donald W. Walden, Ph.D.Associate Professor of English

Hoi-Tay Wong, Ph.D.Professor ofBusiness Administration

Clay E. Baulch, Ed.D.Associate Professor ofEducotion

Terry C. Carson, D.B.A.Professor of Business Administration

Daniel H. Foley ill, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Biology

Jorge A. Hernandez, Ph.D.Professor of History

Edison P. Moura, M.B.A.Associate Professor of Business Administration

Patricia A. Nicosia, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Mathematics

Fernando Z. Quiz, Ph.D.Associate Professor ofEducotion

Sarah R. Roche, Ph.D.Professor of English

Randal H. Stitts, Ph.D.Professor ofBusiness Administration

Gregory B. Stone, Ph.D.Professor of Spanish and Linguistics

Joel E. Vela, Ed.D.Professor of History

Timothy L. Wilson, Ed.D.Professor ofEducotion

Wesley D. Wynne, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Psychology

THE PLATFORM PARTY

Front Row

Denise Groves

Cesario E. Valenzuela

Dr. Richardson Gill

Ricardo Maestas

Quint Thurman

J. Paul Sorrels

Mark Saka

Donald Callen Freed

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A/lary Beth Marks

Don Sugarek

Donald W. Dowdey

Robert J. Kinucan

Jimmy D. Case

Larry M, Guerrero

Leo G. Dominguez

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Vice President

for Enrollment Management

Vice President

for Finance and Operations

Commencement Speaker

President

Provost and Vice President

for Academic and Student Affairs

Associate Provost and Dean

Rio Grande College

Professor of History

Associate Professor of Music

ack Row

Director of Admissions

President, Sul Ross Alumni Association

Dean, Library and

Information Technologies

Dean, College of Agriculturaland Natural Resource Sciences

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Dean, College of Professional Studies

Associate Vice Presidentfor Advancement and University RelationsInterim Dean of Student Life

THE COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM

PRESIDING; QUINT THURMAN, PH.D.

Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

Academic Procession

Mace Bearer

Marshals

Invocation

Special Music

Pomp and Circumstance No. 1by Edward ElgarSteven M. Bennack, Visiting Lecturer

Lorie L. Rubenser

Professor of Criminal Justice

Avinash K. Rangra, Professor of ChemistryChester E. Sample, Professor of Physical Education

Mark Saka, Professor of History

God Biess AmericaDirected by Donald Callen FreedAssociate Professor of Music

Welcome and Introductions Ricardo Maestas, President

Commencement Address Dr. Richardson Gill

Recognition and Honors Quint Thurman

The Conferring of Degrees Ricardo Maestas

Diploma Presentations Names read by Joseph G. VelascoAssistant Professor of Communication

Closing Music

Recessional

Aima Mater, Rose Sharp BrewerDirected by Donald Callen Freed

Postiude in G Major

George Frederic HandelSteven M. Bennack

Audience seated for Processional and RecessionalPlants lor the platform are provided courtesy of the SRSU Biology Department Greenhouse

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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

Dr. Richardson Gill

Dr. Richardson Gii! was born and raised in San Antonio, where he now resides.He has earned numerous academic degrees in several fields from the Universityof Texas at Austin. His first degree was in History and Latin American Studies,with a minor in Spanish. He then earned a degree in Electrical Engineering,with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. That was followed with a degree inMathematics and then a degree in Physics. He received two graduate degreesin Anthropology—an M.A. degree in 1989 and a Ph.D. in Archaeology in 1994.

Dr. Gill's business career started at Gill Savings/Gill Companies where he wentfrom Bill Collector to President. He then was President and CEO of GillDorn

Savings. He built the largest winery in Texas, Ste. Genevieve Winery near FortStockton, to process grapes from the University of Texas and served asChairman, CEO, and President of the winery. He also was a co-founder and thefirst Chairman of Llano Estacado Winery in Lubbock. He was the BusinessDevelopment Department Head for J. B. Poindexter & Co. in Houston. He wasthe Practice Director of Virginia A. Pittman-Waller, M.D. before becomingGeneral Manager of Ciboio Creek Ranch between 2010 and 2012.

Dr. Gill is the author of the groundbreaking book. The Great Maya Droughts:Wafer, Life, and Death (University of New Mexico, 2000). In this book, hedeveloped the revolutionary theory that the collapse of Maya civilization wascaused by devastating drought over which they had no control. The book wastranslated into Spanish and published by one of the most prestigious publishersin Mexico, the Fondo de Culture Economica. He has authored numerousacademic articles and book chapters. A one hour documentary about Dr. Gilland his archaeological accomplishments, entitled Ancient Apocalypse: The MayaCollapse, was produced by the BBC and The Learning Channel. In January, hewill begin filming another documentary about his work with The WeatherChannel in Guatemala and Belize.

In March 2011, Dr. Gill presented the Twenty-third Mary Thomas Marshall University Lecture at Sul Ross, "The Great Maya Droughts: The Cause of the Collapse ofMaya Civilization." He was also the guest speaker at a recent lecture at Sul RossState University, "The Maya Calendar and December 21, 2012.

Dr. Gill has been very involved in civic activities. He is treasurer and director ofthe Mind Science Foundation. He hos been co-chairman of the San Fernando Cathedral Foundation and co-chairman of the Archbishop Patrick Flores 10'" AnniversaryCelebration. He was president of both the San Antonio International Mariachi Festival and the San Antonio Mariachi Foundation. He is a member of the Board ofVisitors of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory and the Advisory Boardof the Physics Department at the University of Texas.

Dr. Gill first came to West Texas in 1968 and has returned many times a year eversince.

ACADEMIC REGALIA

The academic costume worn at official functions today originated in the universitiesof the Middle Ages, when a warm gown and hood were useful to the scholar andcleric in unheated buildings. By modern times, the growth in the number ofuniversities caused a great deal of confusion in academic regalia, and in 1894-95, astudy commission sought to establish some consistency in practice. The AmericanCouncil on Education subsequently effected more improvements in 1959-60.

The mortarboard cap, which generally prevails in the United States, originated inOxford. Cambridge, European universities, and some Latin American universities useother types of caps, which are legitimate for wear in any American processional whenthe individual holds a degree from one of these institutions.

Gowns are generally black, although some universities depart from this practice. Thebachelor's gown is simple, with long pointed sleeves. The master's gown will haveeither long sleeves with narrow wrist openings or long sleeves with the handemerging from the sleeve or about elbow length. The doctor's gown is fullest in cut;it has velvet panels down the front and around the neck, as well as three bars of the

same material on the bell-shaped sleeves.

The hood indicates the level of the degree, the faculty in which it was given, and theinstitution that granted it. Degree level is indicated by length: the master's hood isthree and a half feet long and the doctor's hood is four feet long. The velvet trim onthe exposed edge of the hood is three inches wide for the master's degree and fiveinches wide for the doctor's degree. The color of the trim indicates the field of study.A color, or color pattern, between the trim indicates the university granting thedegree.

A graduating senior^who is a member of an honor society may wear the officialcord representing that society. The honor societies and the cord colors are:

Hood trim colors indicate the following fields:

Maize - Agriculture

White - Arts, Letters, HumanitiesDrab - Commerce, Accountancy, BusinessLilac - DentistryCopper - EconomicsLight Blue - EducationOrange - EngineeringBrown - Fine Arts, including ArchitectureRusset - ForestryCrimson ■ Journalism

Purple - LawLemon - Library ScienceGreen - Medicine

Gray - Veterinary Science

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Apricot - NursingSea Foam Green - Optometry

Silver Gray - Oratory (Speech)Olive Green - PharmacyBlue - PhilosophySage Green - Physical EducationPeacock Blue - Public

Administration

and Foreign ServiceSalmon Pink - Public Health

Golden Yellow - Science

Citron - Social Work

Scarlet - Theology

Alpha Chi (Junior/Senior Honor Society) Green and Blue

Alpha Psi Omega (Drama) Blue and Gold

Beta Beta Beta (Biology) Red and Forest Green

Delta Mu Delta (Business) Purple and Gold

Delta Tau Alpha (Agriculture) Forest Green

Kappa Delta Pi (Education) Purple and Green

Kappa Pi (Art) Purple and Gold

Lambda Pi Eta (Communication) Red and Gold

Phi Alpha Theta (History) Blue and Red

Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science) Red, Black and White

Phi Sigma lota (Spanish) Gold and Purple

Psi Chi (Psychology) Blue and Gold

Sigma Delta Pi (Language & Linguistics) Red and Gold

Sigma Gamma Epsilon (Earth Sciences) Blue and Gold

Sigma Tau Delta (English) Red and Black

BACCALAUREATE GRADUATIONWITH SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Special recognition at graduation is provided to those undergraduate studentswho compile outstanding academic records. Those graduates who have achievedacademic excellence at the undergraduate level at the University receive agold cord, symbolizing excellence, at graduation to reflect this achievement.The cord indicates the following academic achievement:

Cum Loude, Mag no Cum Laude, Sum ma Cum Laude.

Degrees conferred Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude reflectan outstanding overall grade point average of graduating seniors. Thedistinction and corresponding grade point averages are:

Cum Laude - 3.50 to 3.69

Magna Cum L aude - 3.70 to 3.89Summa Cum Laude - 3.90 to 4.00

CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL ANDNATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES

MASTER OF AGRICULTURE

Chance Aion Campbell, Portland TXAnimal Science

Zachary C. Schuch, Austin TXRange and Wildlife Managemen!

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Rose Marie Enos, Hayward CAAnimal Science

B.S., Sal Ross State University, 2009Thesis Title: "BeefProduction from Conception toConsumption: An Innovative experiential Program"

Maria T. Williams, Tucson AZRange and Wildlife ManagementB.A., The University ofArizona, 2006Thesis Title: "Population Biology, Hobitat Description andDeiineotion ofTerUngua Creek Cat's-Eye (Cryptonthacrassipes)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Katie Friend Berry, Portage'Animal Science

Justin David Boatright, El Paso TXNatural Resource Management

Megan Rachael Boatright, San Antonio TX Laci LaShea Bostic, Uvolde TXNatural Resource Monogement Natural Resource Management

Ashley Buffington, Corlsbad IAnimal Science

Joshua G. Cross, Alpine TXNatural Resource Management

Angle A. Crook, El Poso TXNatural Resource Management

Jameson Sanders Crumpler, Bowie TXNatural Resource Management

Josette Delgado, El Poso TX Ryan Christopher Farmer, Dallas TXNatural Resaurce Management - Sumttta Cum Laude Natural Resource Management

Rachel Fix, Canyon TXAnimal Science

Kellen R. Gierke, ChristovolTXNatural Resource Management

Kyla Michelle Miller, Son Angelo TXAgricultural Business

Taylour Murphy, Alpine TXNatural Resource Management

Tommie Tinney, Son Soba TXNatural Resource Management

James Russell Garlick, Jr., Balmorheo TXAnimal Science

Samantha Hardin, Corpus Cbristi TXNatural Resource Management

Madalyn Michelle Miller, LeonderTXNatural Resource Management

Urban David Wood Strachan, Gordnerville NVNatural Resource Management

Travis J. Waldrep, Santo Ee TXNatural Resource Management

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

MASTER OF ARTS

Frank Durant IV, El Paso TXPublic Administration

B.S., So!Ross State University, 2006

Bonita Rosa Gonzalez, Del Rio TXEnglish

B.S., Texas State University, 200!

Grant Gerard Griffin, Gonzoles TX Kristen Malabayabas, Santo Ana CALiberal Arts Public AdministrationB.S., Texas ASM University, 2006 B.A.. Hawaii Pacific University, 2008

Cedar Boone McEntire, Terlinguo TX Jennifer J. Ritchey, Colorado City TXPolitical Science Public AdministrationS.A., Sat Ross State University, 2010 8.A., University of Washington, 2007

Elizabeth Marie Steele, El Poso TXEnglishB.A., University of Texas at El Paso, 1994

Maria V. Terrazas, Presidio TXPublic Administration

M.A., The University Autonomous of Chihuobuo, 2010

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Sara A. Ameen, El Paso TXSocial Sciences

April Arellano, FobensTXGeneral Studies

Stephanie Denise Bohanna, Coolidge TXCommunication

Vianney A. Atchley, Alpine TXPsychology

Jonathon Patrick Cruz, San Antonio TX Tommy G. Cude II, Son Antonio TXPolitical Science ■ Cum Laude General Studies

Megan I. Franco, Clint TXPsychology

Lovell D. Johnson, Rialto CAGeneral Studies

Jose Merced Moreno, McAllen TXGeneral Studies

Allyce A, Glivarez, Covington TXCommunication

Joaquin Porras, Midland TXGeneral Studies

Emily D. Herrera, Liberty Hill TXPsychology

Michael Ryan Lynch, Tomboll TXSocial Sciences

Kimberly Ann Morrow, Alpine TXCommunication - idiagna Cum Laude

Monique Ortiz, Presidio TXPsychology

Sarah K. Sheffield, Georgetown TXPsychology

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Cristen Smith, Converse TXCommunication

Ryan W. Stevens, Dryden NYGenera! Studies

Jacquelynn Brett Tippit, Ft. Davis TXPalitical Science

Jesus H. Villa, Jr., Presidio TXSacia! Sciences - Cum Laude

Christina I. Solis, El Poso TXGenera! Studies

Austi D. Sullivan, Ft. Davis TXGenera! Studies

Ruby DeAndra Valenzuela, Alpine TXGenera! Studies

Kaitlin Ashli Ybarra, Alpine TXPsychaiagy - Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

Roberto Garcia, FabensTXArt

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Samantha Rae Baker, Odessa TXMathematics

Jory T. Brookreson, Amarillo TXBiology

Claudialina Duque, Austin TXBiology

Diana C. Hulsey, Houston TXBiology

Justin W. Lassiter, Roswell NMGeology

Joseph Andrew Vaughn, Port Lavaco TXBiology • Cum Laude

JVlatthew Zachary Bickham, Midland TXGeology

Brenda J. Delgado, El Paso TXMathematics

Bailen Goodloe, Big Lake TXBiology

Christopher E. Kreger, Alpine TXMathematics

/Vlorgan Leigh Pierce, Midland TXGeology

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Charles Chidi Chukwu, Owerri imc State NigeriaDitfinoec Arfminietrntinn

Akinvvande Paul Akinjo, Ibndon NigeriaBusiness AdministrationG-B.A., University ofAda-Ekiti. 2007

Walter R. Devine, Jr., El Paso TXBusiness AdministrationB S., Park University, 2010

Brittany K. Jaso, El Poso TXBusiness Administration0-B.A., University of Texas at E!Paso, 201 /

Samuel William AAerton, Alpine TXBusiness Administration^■A., Texas ASM University, 2004

Edith Parra Garcia, Chihuahuo ChihuahuaBusiness AdministrationGA., Technological Institution of Higher Education,Chihuahua Campus. 2004

James Gabriel Villanueva, El Paso TXBusiness AdministrationG S., Park University, 2008

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Business AdministrationB.B.A., University ofAda-Ekiti, 2005

Terrence Syrell Hedgepeth, Austin TXBusiness AdministrationB.5., Texas State University, 2009

Melissa McAllister-Kerr, Shermon TXBusiness AdministrationB.A., University of North Texas, 1993

Olorunishola K. Oluwasina, Logos NigeriaBusiness AdministrationB.B.A., University of Uarin, 2008

Brenton Silva, Killeen TXBusiness AdministrationB.B.A., So!Boss State University, 2010

Ifalee G. Acosta, Presidio TXBeading SpecialistB-A., So! Boss State University, 2007

Cristina Alvarez, El Paso TXGounseling

University of Texas at El Paso, 2004

Alejandro Gabriel Armendariz, El Poso TXBchoa! AdministrationGS„ University of Texas at E! Poso, 1999

Susan Beard, Albany TXGounseUngG-B, Tarfeton State University, 1991

Tanya Bell, Lomesa TXSchool AdministrationG-A., Abilene Christian College, /983

Alicia D. Adams, El Paso TXSchool AdministrationB.B.A., Prairie View ABM University, 1992

Christina M. Amato, El Paso TXSchool Administration

BS; University of Texas at Et Paso, 2008

Jeffrey D. Baldwin, El Paso TXSchool Administration

B.S.. WaylandBaptist University, 200!

David Bradley Bell, Lamesa TXSchool AdministrationB.S., Hardin-Simmons University. 1984

Stephanie Bevills, Tuscolo TXCounselingB.S.. McMurry University, 1992

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Amanda Blake, El Paso TXCounselingB.S., New Mexico Stale University, 2006

Rachel Carson Byers, Olton TXCounselingOS, larteion State University,1996

David Castro, El Paso TXCounselingB.A., University of Texas at Ei Paso, 2000

Margarita De Leon, El Poso TXCounselingB.S., University of Texas at Ei Poso, 1990

Cynthia Elizabeth Esparza, El Paso TXCounselingB.S., Pork University, 2002

Cindy B. Hastings, Homlin TXCounselingB.A., Hardin-Simmons University, 1993

Lizet Lopez-Longoria, El Poso TXCounselingB.B.A., SuiBoss State University, 2000

f Brackettville TXSchool AdministrationBS, Texas Tech University, i9Sg

BS, Abilene Christian University, 1992

Rosa I. Rodriguez, El PasoTX(■ounseiingBS., University of Texas at Ei Paso, 2005

Angelica Serrano, El Paso TXCounseling

"■^■'"""'rsity of Texas at EiPoso, 1993yu" A. Soto, El Paso TX

AdministrationB.A., Angela State University, m

David Thomas Walker EiPn^nrvBthooi Administration '

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Katherine Burkhart, Taylor TXCounselingBS., Northern Arizona University, 2006

Robbie Medina Carrizales, El Poso TXCounselingB.S., Texas State University, 2007

Brittney Nicole Chavez, SpringtoGeneral-EducationB.A., Sui Boss State University, 200B

Sandra Dee Dunbar, Abilene TXCounselingB.S., Texas Tech University, 2004

Karen Kay Hancock, Corpus Chrisfi TXCounselingBS., Sui Boss State University, 200S

Rogelio Hernandez, El Poso TXSchool AdministrationB.A., Sui Boss State University, 2009

Lacy Linae Majors, Carbon TXCounselingB.A., Texas Tech University, 2000

Andrea Lanett Ponder, Homlin TXCounselingB.S., McMurry University, 2000

Dina Lynn Riggins, Abilene TXCounselingB.S., Abilene Christian University, 1991

Darron Eugene Sounders, El Poso TXSchool AdministrationB.A., University of Texas at Ei Paso, i 995

Lindsay Smith, Abilene TXCounselingB.S., Bayior University, 2002

Martha P. Voiles, El Poso TXSchool AdministrationB.A., University of Texas at Ei Paso, ^BOf

Kristo Zeigler, Odessa TXCounselingB.S., Texas ASM Universiiy, 2009

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MASTER OF SCffiNCE

Claude Dudley, Brady TXCriminalJusticeB.A., Angela State University, 2010

Gabriel Rey Lucero, El Paso TXCriminalJusticeB.S., Park University, 2006

Maria V. Terrazas, Presidio TXCriminal JusticeM.A., Independent University of Chihuahua. 2010

Jerron Goss, Lufkin TXCriminal JusticeB.A., Sui Boss State University, 2009

Zachary Moerbe, Uvolde TXCriminalJusticeB.S., Texas State University, 2003

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Kalin D. Bentley, Childress TXAdministrative Systems S Business Technology

Senisa Stacy, Torpley TXAdministrative Systems S Business Technology

Patricia C. Pena, Ft. StocktonAdminislrative Systems & Business Technology

Lori A. Villarreal, Miles TXInterdisciplinary Studies

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Daniel De Leon, Ft. Stockton TXBusiness Administration

Calvin Bernard Landrum II, Waco TXBusiness Administration

Aida Ivonne Luevonos Armendariz, Presidio TX Joshua James Perales, Costroville TXBusiness Administration Business Administration

Angelica M. Prieto, PecosTXBusiness Administration

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Michael Apodaca, El Poso TXBinesioiagy i Sports Science

Cody Jomes Christian, El Poso TXCriminalJustice

Marco A. Gomez, Ft. Hancock TXfdnesiology £ Sports Science

Thomas Natividad Leyva, Alpine TXCriminalJustice

Jimmy Martinez, Jr., El Poso TXNinesiotogy & Sports Science

Gabrielle Brown, Newark NJCriminalJustice

Lucas Gabriel Garzo, Hebbronville TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Brenda Y. Guzman, Son Antonio TXBinesioiagy 8, Sports Science

Robert R. Lopez, Del Rio TXBinesioiagy & Sports Science

Erik B. Mata, El Poso TXCriminalJustice

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Gina Medina, El Peso TXKinesiohgy S Sports Science - Cum Laude

Isaac Joel Molina, Del Rio TXKinesiohgy S Sports Science

Beatriz Quinonez, El Paso TXCriminal Justice

Tina Rodriguez, DilleyTXCriminaUustice

Casey Miles, San Antonio TXKinesiohgy S Sports Science

Monique Ortiz, Presidio TXKinesiohgy & Sports Science

Carlos F. Ramirez, Del Rio TXCriminoUustice

Desire J'Lynn Williams, Morfa TXKinesioiogy & Sports Science ■ Magna Cum Laude

CERTIFICATE IN VOCATIONAL NURSINGKristin Crystal Acosta, Ft. Stockton TXVocationalNursing

Victoria Busch, Sanderson TXVocational Nursing

Di Andra N. Garcia, Alpine TXvocational Nursing

Jan Aia Pascual, Alpine TXricational Nursing

Kahia Lynn Browne, Hurst TXVocational Nursing

Tara Jacqueline Foley, Schertz TXVocolionol Nursing

Donna McKenzie, Presidio TXVocational Nursing

Fernanda Busch Vega, Sanderson TXVocational Nursing

RIO GRANDE COLLEGE

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Laurie Candela, Del Rio TXGeneral Education

G.A., Sul Ross State University, 2009

Luis Fernandez, Uvalde TXCeneral EducationKA.A.S., Texas asm KingsviHe, 2005

Francisco Jimenez III, Eagle Pass TXSchool Administration

B.A., Sul Ross State University, 2003

Alejandro Olivia Martinez, Alpine TXInstructional Leadership2 S., Texas ASM UniversHy. 2005

Juan Eduardo Nanez, Del Rio TXGeneral Education0-A., Sul Ross State University, 1985

Nicole Ogburn, Uvalde TXOenerai EducationV-A., Texas State University, 2005

IVlartha Alicia Sauceda Trevino, Uvalde TXUenerai Educntion^■A; Sul Soss State University, / 997

Timoteo Chaires, Jr., Eagle Pass TXSchool AdministrationS.A., Bayhr University, 2006

Christine E. Gonzales, Uvalde TXCenerot EducationB.5., Texas Tech University, 1995

Lorena Maldonado, Eagle PassTXGeneral EducationB.A., Sul Ross State University 2010

James D. Milender, Jr., Del Rio TXSchool AdministrationB.A., Sul Boss State University, /995

Christopher Ray Nuno, Del Rio TXGeneral EducationB.S, Set Bess State University, 2010

Dorothy High Steed, Del Rio TXInstructional L eadershipB.S, Poine College, 1975

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Daniel David Adriance, Austin TXSocial Science

Pebeca Arguello, Uvalde TXInterdisciplinary Studies - IVlagna Cum Laude

Laura Barton, Carrizo Springs TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Tanya J. Hinz Cardenas, Quemado TXInterdisciplinary Sludies

Claudia Chavarria, Del Rio TXInterdisciplinnry Studies

Sonia Maribel Dobey, Eagle PassTXBsychoiogy - Cum laude

Gloria Aguilar, Uvalde TXPsychology

Bobbie Jo Arguijo, Del Rio TXInterdisciplinary Studies ■ Cum Laude

Alexis S. Alfaro Cantu, Eogle Pass TXPsychology - Cum Laude

Isamari F. Castillon, Eagle Pass TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Jennifer Marie Deleon, Pearsall TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Jazmin Escareno Estrada, Del Rio TXInterdisciplinary Studies

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Dora E. Fernandez, Del Rio TXInferdisciplinary Studies

Jaime Orlando Flores, Eagle Pass TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Cynthia Garcia, Uvolde TXSocialScience

Brenda Hernandez, Del Rio TXInterdisciplinary Studies - Magna Cum Laude

Ricardo S. Hernandez III, Del Rio TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Liliana Sandoval Keldie, Del RioTXInterdisciplinary Studies

Elizabeth Lopez, Eogle Ross TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Raul Lozano, Eogle PossTXPsychology

Lizette Guerra Medrano, Eagle Poss TXHistory

Sara P. Mufioz, Uvolde TXEnglish

Nora Hernandez-Padilla, Del Rio TXHistory

Manuel Reyes III, Eagle PassTXHistory

Ambrocio Rodriguez, Del Rio TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Christina L. Rodriguez, Eagle Pass TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Gloria Noemi Serafin, Eagle Pass TXinterdisciplinary Studies

Raymond Sigley II, Del Rio TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Maritela Tovar, Crystal City TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Dennise N. Flores, Eagle Pass TXInterdisciplinary Studies ■ Cum Laude

Lisa Marie Flores, Eagle Pass TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Cristina R. Garza, Del Rio TXSpanish

Ivonne D. Hernandez, Eagle Pass TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Catalina G. Jimenez, Del Rio TXPsychology ■ PAagna Cum Laude

Kimberly Nicole LaMascus, Uvolde TXEnglish

Vanessa Lopez, Eogle PassTXInterdisciplinary Studies

Sasha Celeste Martinez, Uvalde TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Maria Deyanira Mendez, Del Rio TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Ruben Navarro, Jr., Uvolde TXHistory

Pricilla L. Perez, Del Rio TXInterdisciplinary Studies - Cum Laude

Erin Renee Robin, Uvalde TXInterdisciplinary Studies

Arely Rodriguez, Uvalde TXSpanish

Loana Saucedo-Pader, Eagle PassTXInterdisciplinary Studies

Elizabeth Sierra, Eagle Pass TXInterdisciplinary Studies ■ Magna Cum Laude

Natalie K. Sims, Del Rio TXEnglish

Lorena Valdez, Eagle PassTXPsychology

Peria YaliI Valdez, Del Rio TX^"lerdisciplinary Studies

Mariarosa Vargas, Eagle Pass TXInlerdisciplinory Studies

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Suzel Diego, Eagle PassTX^nnera! Business

Martha G. Hernandez, Eagle Pass TXGeneral Business

Jose Humberto Lozano Ramos, Eogle Pass TX Rosario Salazar Serrate, Eagle Pass TX^^neral Business General Business

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Rosa Elvira R. Arellano, Uvalde TX^'iminalJustice

Virginia Isela Avila, Eagle Pass TXCriminalJustice

^'lonica Lorena Carrillo, Eagle Pass TX Abigail Contreras, Del Rio TX^''imi CnatJustia riminaUustice

■'"'■ge Eduardo De Los Santos, Del Rio TX Rogelio Hernandez, Eagle Pass TX' M■^'"tinot JuiU

^®ssica Yadira Jimenez, Del Rio TX'■^"ninaiJustice

J^'thelle Padilla, Del RioTXJustice

^"'■ssa Indira Thompson, Del Rio TX-Cum Laude

athematics

Victor Alejandro Munoz, Eogle Pass TXMathematics

Insi Narcedalia Galvan Rivas, Eagle Pass TXCriminalJustice

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GOD BLESS AMERICA

God bless America, land that 1 loveStand beside her and guide her

through the night with a light from aboveFrom the mountains to the prairiesto the oceans white with foam,

God bless America, my home, sweet home,God bless America, my home, sweet home.

ALMA MATER

Where the rolling plains of TexasEnd in mountains high

There's a land where glorious sunsetsFlome in peerless sky.

Refrain:

Ring! Ye Alpine hills with musicJoyous songs we'll raise.Hail to Sul Ross UniversityThee we gladly praise.