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2017 Doyon Foundation

Graduate Yearbook

Congratulations to our 2017 graduates, including:

• 1 Pre-school

• 36 High School

• 3 Certificates

• 22 Associate’s Degrees

• 19 Bachelor’s Degrees

• 5 Master’s Degrees

• 3 Doctorate Degrees

Gwich'in

Nakhwashoo tr’inlii. –We’re happy for you all.

Deg Xinag

Yuxudz yuxogh dinaxoneł –We’re happy for you all.

Denaakk'e

Detlekts'e yeho sozelts'eeyh - We are happy for every one of you.

Congratulations Graduates!

Dihthâad Xt'een Iin aanděg' (Tanacross)

Naa neghah xuns_uu - It is good for us.

Née'aaneegn' (Upper Tanana)

Naa shaahǫǫsǫǫ - I am happy for you.

Pre-school Graduate

Ivan Lloyd Tigluk Bekanala Sage

Hometown: Barrow, Alaska

Graduating From: Uqautchim Uglua Pre-School

Degree: Certificate of graduation

Ivan’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Alice & Joseph Sage, Ivan & Katie Kangas and

Priscilla Sage & the late Sherrill Sage, Sr.

High School Graduates

Henry Birk Albert

Hometown: Ruby, Alaska

Graduating From: Lake Placid Central High

Degree: NYS Regents High School Diploma

Henry’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

George Albert & Eileen McGlynn, Edith & John McGlynn and

Justine Demoski Albert & Phillip Albert, Sr.

Colton Belisle

Hometown: Skagway, Alaska

Graduating From: Skagway Public School

Degree: High School Diploma

Colton’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Marla & Darren Belisle, Kristin & Larry Jacquot and Donna & Gene Belisle

Kyle Brigham

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: Tishomingo High School, Oklahoma

Degree: High School Diploma

Kyle’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Jenny Brigham & Paul Bailey, Jerry & Beverly Brigham and

George Bailey & Rita Madros

Gladys Erhart

Hometown: Tanana, Alaska

Graduating From: Maudrey J. Sommer School

Degree: High School Diploma

Gladys’ parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

John & Christine Erhart, Jeanette Scannell, Katherine & Uncle Francis Roberts and

Lester Erhart & the late Gladys Erhart

Tatiana Esmailka

Hometown: Huslia, Alaska

Graduating From: North Pole High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Tatiana’s parents and maternal grandparents are:

Verla McKinney & the late Kevin Esmailka, Aubrey McKinney, Linda

Wholecheese, Floyd Vent and Betty Esmailka

Nolan Freriks

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: West Vally High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Nolan’s parents and maternal grandparent are:

James & Natalie Pitts and Roslyn Allen

Derek Gates Magnuson

Hometown: McGrath, Alaska

Graduating From: Dimond High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Derek’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparent are:

Derek & Shannon Magnuson, Nestor & Naomi Norback, Herman Gates &

Carolyn Craig and Robert & Lucille Magnuson

Dixie George

Hometown: Angoon, Alaska

Graduating From: Angoon High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Dixie’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Willis George & Honilyn Holderb, Rodney & Joyce Katzeek and

Richard & Barbra George

Hunter Griffin

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska

Graduating From: West High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Hunter’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Ryan & June Griffin, Edward & Philomena Sommer of Galena

and David & Debbie Griffin of Ft. Collins, Colorado

Leneil Hafford

Hometown: North Pole, Alaska

Graduating From: Raven Correspondence

Degree: High School Diploma

Lynette Hafford

Hometown: North Pole, Alaska

Graduating From: Raven Corespondence

Degree: High School Diploma

Lynette’s parent is:

Heather Hafford

Megan Henry

Hometown: Allakaket, Alaska

Graduating From: Allakaket School

Degree: High School Diploma

Megan’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Vanessa Edwards & Brian Henry, Sr., Amelia Edwards and

Irene & Samson Henry

Bryn Hjelm

Hometown: Stevens Village, Alaska

Graduating From: Delta High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Bryn’s parents are:

Dawn Fagenstrom & Steven Hjelm

Gydon Inman

Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri

Graduating From: HSAP North Kansas City School

Degree: High School Diploma

Gydon’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Jeffery & Sherri Inman, Thomas & Dorothy Bradbury and

Art & Carol Edmonds

Sapphire James

Hometown: North Pole, Alaska

Graduating From: North Pole High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Sapphire’s parents and maternal grandparent are:

Hans James & Margie Martinez and Elizabeth Martinez

Kaycee John

Hometown: North Pole, Alaska

Graduating From: North Pole High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Kaycee’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Paul John, Jr. & Alberta John, Grace Simon (McIntosh, SD) & William Tritt, Sr.

(Arctic Village, AK), Paul John, Sr. (Circle, AK) and

Annie & Don Honea, Jr. (Ruby, AK)

Sterling Magnuson

Hometown: McGrath, Alaska

Graduating From: Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Sterling’s parent and maternal grandparents are:

Camille Magnuson and Bob & Lucille Magnuson

Shondiin Mayo

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: West Valley High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Shondiin’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Randy & Violet Mayo, Jean & Harry Hunt and Marjorie & Charles Mayo

Sasha Merculief-Brown

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: Monroe Catholic High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Sasha’s parents and maternal grandparents are:

Richard & Jessica Brown and Shirley & Alexay Merculief

Hayley Katherine Michel

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: Monroe Catholic High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Hayley’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Melvin & Michelle Michel, Edward & Jettie Marrs and

the late Michael & Eleanor Michel

Nieca Murphy

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: West Valley High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Nieca’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Sean Murphy and Greg & Jessica Latreille, Evelyn Parks & Darwin Lundeen and

Gretchen & Edward Murphy

Jadon Nashoanak

Hometown: North Pole, Alaska

Graduating From: North Pole High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Jadon’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Shane & Valerie Derendoff, Morris & Rose Nashoanak and

Francis & Cece Nollner

Austyn Pedebone

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska

Graduating From: South Anchorage High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Austyn’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Macoy & Dena (Sommer) Pedebone, Fred Sommer, Jr. & Dene Sommer and

John & Lily Pedebone

Courtney Petruska

Hometown: Nikolai, Alaska

Graduating From: Top of the Kuskokwim School

Degree: High School Diploma

Courtney’s parents are:

Willy & Betty Petruska

Elena Richardson

Hometown: Nenana, Alaska and Aiken, South Carolina

Graduating From: Aiken High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Elena’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

David & Dianna Richardson, Ed & Jan Puryear (Nenana, AK) and

Tommy Richardson & Sharon Cowden (Aiken, SC)

Keel Simon

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: West Valley High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Keel’s parents and maternal grandparents are:

Geri Simon, Andy Simon, Sr. and Lary & Velma Schafer

Randall Simon

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: Hutchison High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Randall’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Chris & Letha Simon, Elsie & Sam Chimegalrea and

Franklin & Lillian Simon

Patrick Smith

Hometown: Minto, Alaska

Graduating From: Minto High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Patrick’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Carla Dick & the late Patrick Smith, Sr., Mary Ann Attatayuk & Sam Maes and

Patrick & Cora Smith

Allen Starr

Hometown: Tanana, Alaska

Graduating From: Maudrey J. Sommer School

Degree: High School Diploma

Allen’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Ronald Evans & Thelma Starr, Allen & Betty Starr and Liz Newman

Annisha Strom

Hometown: Fort Yukon, Alaska

Graduating From: Fort Yukon High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Annisha’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Twanda Strom & Andy Larsen, Richard & Twila Strom and

Carl & Grace Larsen

Scott Swanson

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: Monroe Catholic High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Scott’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Devin & Erika Swanson, Reva & Don Shircel, Woodrow Morrison and

Ada Gustin

Tehya Titus

Hometown: Minto, Alaska

Graduating From: Wasilla High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Tehya’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Bertina & Gabriel Titus, Carol Reid & the late Carl Ramay and

Alice & Luke Titus

Tristan Titus

Hometown: Minto, Alaska

Graduating From: Minto High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Tristan’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Jesse & Candace Charlie, Jimmie Titus & Jeannine Alexander and

Kenny & Sheryl Charlie

Michael VanHatten

Hometown: Holy Cross, Alaska

Graduating From: Minto High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Michael’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Melissa & Michael VanHatten, Jr., Oscar & Yvonne King and

Amy & Michael VanHatten, Sr.

Devon Woods

Hometown: Minto, Alaska

Graduating From: Minto High School

Degree: High School Diploma

Devon’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Tawna Alexander & Kenneth Woods, Jimmie Titus & Jeannene Alexander and

Janet Woods & John Folger

Kiara Young

Hometown: Tok, Alaska

Graduating From: Tok School

Degree: High School Diploma

Kiara’s parent and maternal and paternal grandparent are:

Marianne Young and LuLu David and Joe Young

Certificate Level Graduates

Rachael Hagen

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: IntelliTec College, Grand Junction

Degree: Certificate

Field of Study: Massage Therapy

Rachael’s parents and paternal grandparent are:

Richard & Debra Hagen and Ida Sheldon-Hadley

Roseanne Huntington

Hometown: Anvik, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Certificate

Field of Study: Applied Business Management

Ann Neglaska

Hometown: Kaltag, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Certificate

Field of Study: Rural Human Services

Ann’s parent and maternal grandparents are:

Elizabeth Charge and Ottie & Mae Semaken

Associate’s Degree

Graduates

Wanda Burdick

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Anchorage

Degree: Associate's of Applied Science

Field of Study: Registered Nurse

Wanda’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Edward & Irene Sadowski, the late Andrew & Amelia Demoski and

the late Jozef & Krystyna Sadowski

Lawreen Buresch

Hometown: Stevens Village & North Pole, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Associate of Arts

Field of Study: Tribal Management

Lawreen’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Mary & Kenny Housley, Patricia & Dr. James Dewane and

Emma Moses & Harry Pitka

Katherine Carney

Hometown: Seattle, Washington

Graduating From: North Seattle College

Degree: Associate of Arts

Field of Study: Social Work

Katherine’s parents are:

William & Annie Carney

Jarynn Cunningham

Hometown: Palmer, Alaska

Graduating From: Century College

Degree: Associate of Science

Field of Study: Computer Science

Jarynn’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Lucille Stickman & the late John Cunningham II, the late Donald & Jessie

Stickman and Betty Cunningham & the late John Cunningham

Leah David

Hometown: Huslia, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Field of Study: Accounting

Leah’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Tina Sam & Carl David, Sr., the late Mary Albert & Phillip "Buster" Kennedy of

Tanana and David & Kitty David of Allakaket

Deidre Dayton

Hometown: Koyukuk, Alaska

Graduating From: Ilisagvik College

Degree: Associates of Science

Field of Study: Dental Health

Deidre’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

William & Debbie Dayton, Mary Rose Agnes & the late Claude Agnes and

Annie Dayton & the late Roger Dayton

Kaylen Demientieff

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska

Graduating From: Colorado Mesa University

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Field of Study: Radiologic Technology

Kaylen’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Chris Demientieff & Shari Rempp, Glenn & Marjorie Buss and

Rudy & Alice Demientieff

Corrie Donovan

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Associate of Science

Field of Study: Accounting

Corrie’s parents and maternal grandparent are:

Steffanie Johnsen & Daniel Donovan and Maria Johnsen

Tanisha Emry

Hometown: Northway, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Field of Study: Human Services

Tanisha’s parent and maternal grandparents are:

Sharon Emry and Rosa & Dale Brewer

Rachel Evans

Hometown: North Pole, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Anchorage

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Field of Study: Nursing

Rachel’s parents and paternal grandparents are:

Marvin & Kathleen Kokrine and Henry & Flora Kokrine

Esther Frykman

Hometown: Northway & Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Anchorage

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Field of Study: Nursing

Esther’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Bertlyn & John Frykman, Silas & Eva Thomas and

Arnold & Esther Frykman

Tiffany George

Hometown: Galena, Alaska

Graduating From: Dental Health Therapy Educational Program

Degree: DHAT Certificate/Associates Degree of Applied

Sciences

Field of Study: Dental Health

Tiffany’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Barbara Demoski & Norman George, Amy Demoski & Morris Demoski, Paddy

Nollner and Victor George, Sr. & Gertrude George

Molly John

Hometown: Dot Lake, Alaska

Graduating From: Minneapolis Community

and Technical College

Degree: Associate of Science

Field of Study: Human Services

Molly’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Walter John & Hazel Culbertson, Albert & Caroline Culbertson and

Jackie and Fred Vogel

Juliana Lee

Hometown: Evansville & Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Associate of Science

Field of Study: Applied Science

Juliana’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Gary & Shirley Lee, Russell & Helen McConnell and

Robert & Julia Lee

Rebecca Lee

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska

Graduating From: Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Field of Study: Business Administration

Rebecca’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Robert Lee & Ofhelia Cosen, Lawrence & Marie Lee and

Randell & Roseland Cosen

Kyle McLean

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Field of Study: Construction Management

Kyle’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Terrance & Laura McLean, Richard & Loretta Lindgren and

Richard & Mary McLean

Suki Merica

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Field of Study: Business management

Suki’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Angela Merica-Hundt & Ralph Bower, Florida Merica and

Belinda & Joel Bower

Jessica Nicholi

Hometown: Woodland, California

Graduating From: Woodland Community College

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Field of Study: Nursing

Jessica’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Charen & Jason Nicholi, Rinno & Cora Dacumos, Alisha Sterud and

Cheryle & Phillip Nicholi

Cheryl Silas

Hometown: Northway, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Associate of Arts

Field of Study: Business

Cheryl’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

The late Teddy & Darlene Northway, Andrew Bill John, Maggie & Ben Albert and

Chief Walter & Lillian Northway

Hope Upicksoun

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Field of Study: Business

Hope’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

David Roberts & Verley Dalton, Sarah Crow & Clarence Dalton and

David Sr. & Dr. J.L. Hopkins-Roberts

Laura Wallis-John

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Anchorage

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Field of Study: Nursing

Laura’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Velma Wallis & Jeffrey John, Pete & Mae Wallis and Sarah John

Brooke Wright

Hometown: Rampart, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Field of Study: Tribal Management

Brooke’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Janet Woods & Spunky Joseph, Walter & Judith Woods and

Arnie & Jenny Joseph

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduates

Victoria Baalam

Hometown: Birch Creek, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Field of Study: Rural Development

Victoria’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Oskar James & Jacqueline Baalam, Randall & Rose Baalam and

Winston & Mary Clara James

Cherise Beatus

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: Stanford University

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Field of Study: International Relations

Cherise’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Barbara Beatus & the late Norman Beatus, Johnson Moses & the late Bertha

Moses and Henry & Sophie Beatus

LeAnn Bifelt

Hometown: Huslia, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Rural Development with Minor in

Psychology; Associate of Applied Science Degree in Tribal

Management

Field of Study: Tribal & Local Government Administration

LeAnn’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Fred Lee & Audrey Bifelt (Huslia/Hughes), Alfred & Helen Attla (Hughes) and

the late Cue & Madeline Bifelt (Huslia/Allakaket)

Janis Carney

Hometown: Anderson, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Field of Study: Film

Janis’ parents and maternal grandparent are:

Eunice & William H. Carney and Eliza Ben Kassi

Delilah DeWilde

Hometown: North Pole, Alaska

Graduating From: Metropolitan State University of Denver

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Field of Study: Chemistry

Delilah’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Victor & Lesley DeWilde, Don & Marie Head and

Lloyd & Amelia DeWilde

David Frost

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: Fort Lewis College

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Field of Study: Business Administration, Management

David’s parents and maternal grandparents are:

Mary Lou Lokanin and Richard & Glenda Frost

Sid Huhndorf

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Field of Study: Petroleum Engineering

Sid’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Joe & Becky Huhndorf, Peter & Mae Wallis and

Max & Bev Huhndorf

Janelle Huntington

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Anchorage

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Field of Study: Aviation Technology with an emphasis in Aviation

Management and minors in Alaska Native Studies and Business

Administration

Janelle’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Harold & Shirley Huntington, Anna & George Willis and

Jennie Huntington

Mara James

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Anchorage

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Field of Study: History and International Studies

Mara’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

John James & Vera Wells James, James & Ellen Wells and

Dr. William "Bill" James & Lois John James

S. Roxanne Knudson

Hometown: Fort Yukon, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Field of Study: Rural Development, concentration in

indigenous organization management

Roxanne’s parents are:

Sarah & Tom Knudson

Jonathan Lovell

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering

Jonathan’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Pat & Sallie Lovell, Lillian Evans & Joseph Burns and

John & Yoshiko Lovell

Amy Oates

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: Wayne State College

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Field of Study: PreK-12th Health & Physical Education

& Exercise Science

Amy’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Jeff & Linda Oates, Leo & Mary Moses and Eli & Bernice Aragon

Darcy Peter

Hometown: Beaver, Alaska

Graduating From: Fort Lewis College

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Field of Study: Environmental and Organismal Biology, focus on

Cellular and Molecular Biology, and a minor in Psychology.

Darcy’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Val Adams (Beaver) & Johnny Peter Jr. (Fort Yukon & Nenana), Hannah "Babe"

Adams & the late Clifford Adams Sr and the late Johnny Sr. & Susan "Suzie" & Peter

Marion Ritchey

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Oklahoma, Norman

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Social Work with a Minor in

Psychology with Distinction

Field of Study: Social Services

Marion’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Janet Ann Kakaruk & Warren J. Frendell, John & Ruth Kakaruk and

Marion Frendell

Britleigh Rogers

Hometown: Cochran, Georgia

Graduating From: Valdosta State University

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Field of Study: Early Childhood/Special Education

Britleigh’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Doug & Danette Rogers, Daniel & Christine Smith and

Wade & Dianne Rogers

Selina Sam

Hometown: Tanana, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Field of Study: Rural Development

Selina’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

William & the late Janice Sam, the late James & Elizabeth Folger and

the late Frank & Elma Sam

Tonisha Simmons

Hometown: Seattle, Washington

Graduating From: Western Governors University

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Field of Study: Business Management

Tonisha’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Rebecca & Anthony E. Simmons, the late Fena & Frank Rickteroff, Sr. and

the late Andrew & Verneda Simmons

Krysten Walker

Hometown: Maple Valley, Washington

Graduating From: Stanford University

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Field of Study: Science, Technology & Society

Krysten’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Robert & Dawn Walker, Virginia (Beaver, AK) &

the late David Sweetsir, Sr. (Ruby, AK), Jan (Seattle, WA) & the late Bob Walker

(Fairbanks, AK)

Liz Yatlin

Hometown: Beaver, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Degree: Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification

Field of Study: Elementary Education

Liz’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Ron Yatlin & Antoinette Pitka, Elsie Pitka & the late Elman Pitka,

Tony Sr. & the late Emily Sam and the late George & Alda Frank

Master’s Degree

Graduates

Tashina Duttle

Hometown: Nikiski, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Anchorage

Degree: Master of Science

Field of Study: Project Management

Tashina’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

John & Tina Sullens, Walter & Etta Lord and Raymond & Geraldine Sullens

Michael Gonzales

Hometown: Parker, Arizona

Graduating From: Webster University

Degree: Master of Arts

Field of Study: Management and Leadership

Michael’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Rudy & Leona Gonzales, Thomas & Lucinda Reed and

Ruben & Carmelita Gonzales

Sharon Hildebrand

Hometown: Nulato, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Alaska Southeast

Degree: Master of Public Policy

Field of Study: MPA

Sharon’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Freda Ann Stickman & Jay Schrock, Ellen & Aloysius Peters and

Florence Grant

Stephanie Hooper

Hometown: Clinton Township, Michigan

Graduating From: Florida Institute of Technology

Degree: Master of Arts

Field of Study: Applied Behavior Analysis

Stephanie’s parents and maternal grandparent are:

Greg & Jan Hooper and Dolly Paye

Brian Sanford

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska

Graduating From: Alaska Pacific University

Degree: Master of Business Administration

Field of Study: Business Administration

Brian’s parents and paternal grandparents are:

Ed Sanford, Sr. & Sandra Mericle and the late Walter & Laura Sanford

Doctorate Degree

Graduates

LaVerne Demientieff

Hometown: LaVerne’s family is from Holy Cross and she

grew up in Nenana and Anchorage, Alaska

Graduating From: University of Utah

Degree: Doctorate Degree

Field of Study: Social Work

LaVerne’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Rudy & Alice (Frank) Demientieff, Joe Frank & Marcia Reed and

Stanley Demientieff & Edith Bifelt

Anna Sappah (Deer)

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska

Graduating From: Alaska Pacific University

Degree: Doctor of Psychology

Field of Study: Counseling Psychology/Addiction

Studies

Anna’s parents and maternal grandparents are:

Joe & Agnes Deer and Olivia & Andrew Johnson

Kimberly Shinno

Hometown: Kailua, Hawaii

Graduating From: University of Southern California

Degree: Doctorate Degree

Field of Study: Educational Leadership

Kimberly’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:

Bernard Ivey & Jan Nutall, Gerald & Norma Meurs and

Richard & Avis Dunkin

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