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SpringCommencement
ExercisesMay 17, 2008
1947-48 ~ 2007-08
Ua Ao Hawai‘iWords by Larry Kimura Chant melody by Kalena Silva
Kau e ka wena o ke ao i ka laniThe announcement of dawn appears as a glowing streak upon the heavens,
He wekeweke i ka pö pilipukaIt is a narrow opening in the darkness heralding the day,
He ‘elele o ka poniponi hikinaIt is a messenger of purple glimmer from the east.
Kau ke kähe‘a wana‘ao i ka ‘äla‘apapaStreaks of red stain long cloud formations,
La‘i ana i luna o ke kükulu o ka lani läReposing serenely upon the pillars holding up the heavens;
‘O ka‘u ia e huli alo nei i ka ulu ëI turn to gaze upon this, focusing on growth and the rising of a new day,
‘Ae, ua ao ë.Yes, day has arrived.
Hö mai lä kö mälamalamaBestow upon us your radiant light
I ka honua nei i ka mauli olaHere upon the earth, filled with the spirit of life.
Ua ao Hawai‘i ke ‘ölino neiHawai‘i is in the brightness of day, it shines, brilliant
Mai ka pi‘ina a ka welona a ka läFrom its boundaries from the east to the west.
Kähiko ‘ia i ka ‘ike manomanoIt wears as its finery a myriad of knowledge,
Ka ‘ike köli‘u mai o kikilo maiOf deep insight from the depths of antiquity.
‘O ka‘u nö ia ‘o ka pülamaMy sole duty is to embrace and to cherish,
A pa‘a ma ka ipu o ka ‘ike ë.So it may be firm in the repositories of enlightenment.
‘Ae, ua ao ë.Yes, day has arrived.
He mele no Hawai‘i ua ao.This is a poem for Hawai‘i which has seen the light of day.
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
2008 SpringCommencement ProgramEdith KanaKa‘olE Multi-PurPosE stadiuM • 9:00 a.M., saturday, May 17, 2008
PreludeWaiäkea High School Warrior Band
Mr. William Sever, Band Director
GreetingsDr. Justina Mattos ..........................................................................................................................Commencement Coordinator
ProcessionalPomp & Circumstance .....................................................................................................Waiäkea High School Warrior Band Elgar/Grundman Mr. William Sever, Band Director
SalutationsWelcome ....................................................................................Dr. Rose Y. Tseng, Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at HiloUa Ao Hawai‘i ................................................................................................................Dr. Kalena Silva, Faculty & Students Kimura/Silva Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian LanguageThe Star-Spangled Banner ................................................................................................................................Mrs. Terry Sever Smith/Key Bachelor of Arts, CommunicationsHawai‘i Pono‘ï ..........................................................................................................UH Hilo Showcase Singers & Assembly Berger/Kaläkaua Conducted by Ms. Amy YamasakiIntroductions ............................................................................Dr. Rose Y. Tseng, Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at HiloGreeting .................................................................................................Dr. David McClain, President, University of Hawai‘i
Excellence in Teaching AwardsDr. Rose Y. Tseng ...................................................................................................... Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at HiloDr. David McClain .................................................................................................................. President, University of Hawai‘i Regent Michael A. Dahilig .......................................................................................... University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents Regent Marlene Hapai ................................................................................................. University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents
Board of Regents Award for Excellence in TeachingChancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching
Student Address“We are NOT the Future” .....................................................................................................................................Timothy Fallis
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature & Religious Studies
Keynote AddressMs. Constance Lau ..................................................................................President & CEO, Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.
Chairman & CEO, American Savings BankChairman of the Board, Hawaiian Electric Company
Presenting the CandidatesDr. Philip Castille ............................................................................................................. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Bachelors DegreesDr. Rose Y. Tseng ...................................................................................................... Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at HiloDr. David McClain .................................................................................................................. President, University of Hawai‘i Regent Michael A. Dahilig .......................................................................................... University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents Regent Marlene Hapai ................................................................................................. University of Hawai‘i Board of RegentsDr. William Steiner ................................................ Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource ManagementDr. Randy Hirokawa ..............................................................................................................Dean, College of Arts & SciencesDr. Marcia Y. Sakai ...................................................................................................... Dean, College of Business & EconomicsDr. Kalena Silva ............................................................ Director, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language
Certificates in Teacher EducationDr. Kalena Silva ............................................................ Director, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian LanguageDr. Richard Biffle ..........................................................................................................................Chair, Education Department
Masters DegreesDr. Richard Biffle .........................................................................................................................Chair, Education DepartmentDr. Bartley Frueh ....................................................................................... Director, Counseling Psychology Masters ProgramDr. Donald Price ..................................................... Program Chair, Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science
Mele for the UniversityPulelo Ha‘aheo ..........................................................................................................UH Hilo Showcase Singers & AssemblyKamanä/Silva/Wilson/Bernardino Conducted by Ms. Amy Yamasaki
AcknowledgmentsDr. Rose Y. Tseng ...................................................................................................... Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
RecessionalTriumphal March from Aida ...........................................................................................Waiäkea High School Warrior Band Verdi/Bullock Mr. William Sever, Band Director
This is a non-smoking facility.This document is available in alternate format upon request.
This facility is wheelchair accessible and sign language interpreters are located to the right of the stage.
Chancellor’s Message
A TIME OF CELEBRATION
Congratulations to our Spring 2008 Graduates!
My heartfelt congratulations are extended to the 2008 spring graduates and their families.
As we conclude this year-long celebration in recognition of the 60th Anniversary of our University, it’s a wonderful time to reflect upon each of your personal stories (mo`olelo) and our collective history.
This ceremonial walk is really a metaphor for your personal pilgrimage, your history and your journey that provides the momentum for the next chapter in your life. Under every cap and gown in this room there is a mo‘olelo of experiences, challenges, events and achievements that have culminated in this moment. We are here today to celebrate your journey and your mo`olelo as you wait to receive recognition and confirmation of your degree.
We join your ‘ohana, friends, mentors and our esteemed faculty in celebrating your story. We know that your celebration includes many people in your ‘ohana from family members to friends, mentors and our esteemed faculty and we, together with your supporters, celebrate your success.
The achievements of the Class of 2008 are exceptional. You all deserve applause. You all deserve recognition. And you all deserve to stand very proud and tall, because this is an unforgetable milestone in your life.
I am very proud to be Chancellor of our University as we celebrate 60 remarkable years. We owe a significant debt to the leaders who have built this strong foundation and we are indebted to them for their leadership and contributions. I, too, stand tall in acknowledgement of the achievements of our University and we can all take pride in the accomplishments of the past 60 years, because they belong to everyone. Our history will continue to live on in our students, alumni and faculty. I’m counting on history repeating itself with another 60 years of outstanding performance!
Please join me in celebrating the conclusion of our 60th Anniversary and extending congratulations to our 2008 spring graduates!
Warmest Aloha and Congratulations!
Rose Y. Tseng, Chancellor
1947-48 ~ 2007-08
Keynote Address
Constance H. Lau
President and CEO, Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.Chairman & CEO, American Savings Bank
Chairman of the Board, Hawaiian Electric Company
Connie Lau is the president and CEO of Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc., holding company for Hawaiian Electric Company which provides electric service to 95% of the residents of the state of Hawai`i and American Savings Bank, Hawai`i’s third largest financial institution. She is one of only 26 female chief executives at the helm of a Fortune 1,000 company. In addition to her role at Hawaiian Electric Industries, Connie is also chairman and CEO of American Savings Bank and chairman of HECO.
Connie joined Hawaiian Electric in 1984, and has been a valued executive with the Hawaiian Electric Industries companies since then. Before joining the bank, Connie was Treasurer of the parent company, and Assistant Corporate Counsel and Treasurer for Hawaiian Electric Company, as well as Chief Financial Officer of HEI Power Corp., HEI’s international power subsidiary. In late 1999 she became Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of American Savings Bank and became President and CEO in June 2001. She began her career as a corporate attorney in San Francisco and has been involved in finance, law, real estate development, investments and international business.
In addition to being recognized nationally by US Banker magazine as one of the top 25 most powerful women in banking, Connie also was named to the “Fast Lane” top five for two consecutive years for transforming American Savings Bank from a sleepy thrift into a fast-growing player in Hawai`i’s business community. She was also named “Business Leader of the Year” at the 2004 Pacific Business News Leadership Hawai‘i event, a prestigious award in Hawai`i’s business community. Connie believes in actively supporting the community and is a trustee or director of several educational and non-profit organizations.
Connie is a graduate of Punahou School, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Yale University, her juris doctor law degree from the University of California’s Hastings College of Law and received her Master’s in Business Administration from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. She is married to Russell Lau and they have three children.
Student AddressTimothy Fallis
Bachelor of Arts English Literature and Liberal Studies,Religious Studies Emphasis
Honors Candidate and Presidential Scholar
Timothy Fallis, an English and Religious Studies major, with a cumulative 3.93 GPA, represents the class of 2008 as Student Speaker.
Mr. Fallis’ academic honors and awards include the Honors Program Scholarship in 2004, the Presidential Scholarship in 2006 and the Martin Doudna Award in 2007. Adding to his exceptional academic record, Mr. Fallis has also been on the Dean’s list seven times.
A non-traditional student with a full-time job and family responsibilities, Mr. Fallis still has made time to make a serious commitment to the University and to the community. He is the Editor-In-Chief of the Hohonu Academic Journal, and was Team Co-Captain of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life in addition to other volunteer work in our community.
Employed full-time as a machinist supporting the observatories, Mr. Fallis remains an active participant of the collegial experience and well represents both the traditional and non-traditional students giving him a clear voice for the entire student body collective.
Mr. Fallis’ commitment to his community, pride in his civic responsibility and appreciation for his education provide consistent motivation as he moves toward his next accomplishment and future ambitions.
Alumni Message
Dear Graduates,
On behalf of the University of Hawai`i at Hilo Alumni and Friends Association, I want to congratulate you on your fine academic achievements. I commend you on the successful completion of your coursework, and earning your degree here at UH Hilo. Among you are future engineers, doctors, law-enforcement officials, biologists, computer technicians, teachers, and many more. I urge you to take pride in recognizing the diverse talents of your fellow schoolmates and give them your congratulations as well.
Oftentimes graduation serves as a time of reflection, as well as exploration. Whether it be that first memory of walking onto campus as a wide-eyed freshman and waiting in line at the Bookstore for ‘first dibs’ on used books, or that final study group meeting you held to prepare for THE final exam, I encourage you to draw on these experiences in years to come as you face the challenges and opportunities in front of you.
I also want to welcome you to the rank of alumni! As the Graduating Class of 2008, you have been armed with the tools necessary to succeed in your chosen field/career. I know you will carry the alumni torch with pride and joy just like many others before you.
As you venture on to the next exciting chapter of your life, I encourage you to stay connected with your alma mater and rely on the friendships and relationships you have developed. Your friends and mentors from college will remain with you the rest of your life.
Your UH Hilo Alumni and Friends `Ohana wishes you the very best in all your future endeavors. Congratulations again on your successes, both past and future!
All the best!
Kapena Lum
President, UH Hilo Alumni & Friends AssociationBachelors of Business Administration, 2002
A Message from the Student Association President
“Our individuality is all, all, that we have. There are those who barter it for security, those who repress it for what they believe is the betterment of the whole society, but blessed in the twinkle of the morning star is the one who nurtures and rides it, in grace and love and wit, from peculiar station to peculiar station along life’s bittersweet route.”
-Tom Robbins, Jitterbug Perfume
Real life is not something that begins when you grab hold of that esteemed document representing academic achievement. Real life is now, present tense. I believe that we are so busy looking back on what was just accomplished and conceptualizing what is next, that we often lose site of the NOW because we have to.
“I have to…” is a popular phrase directed at what encompasses our busy life styles. It is often used begrudgingly, but aren’t we gifted with the choice of whether or not to have responsibilities? We have the opportunity to attend a University. We have the intellectual ability and determination to work through the very challenging process of attaining our education and our esteemed degree. Having opportunities offers us the privilege of choice.
During a recap of the abundance of “have to” in my life, a woman asked me, “When do you breathe?” My first inclination was to respond with a “Never,” as though my responsibilities were something happening to me. Instead, I took a long breath and replied, “Always.”
We all have gifts and with them the privilege to choose our present. So, my best advice is to “Take a deep breath” and enjoy all the opportunities that come your way. The choice is yours! Breathe deeply!
Lani Dawn Thru-Fine President University of Hawai’i at Hilo Student Association
The University of Hawai`i at Hilo Student Association cordially requests that you join them for refreshments in the concession area of the Stadium immediately following this
commencement ceremony.
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Darissa Mary Kehaunani KekuawelaCounseling Psychology
Roxanne Lee SalenChina-U.S. Relations
Deyson Kala`i Quintin AionaMohammad Safiul Alam*Jamie Samantha BeanLarry John Bergner, Jr.Sonja Louise Caldwell‑De Kok
Paris Kiko HeinUsha Herold*Micah Tetsuo HiramotoReid LooSharon Aiko Motomura
Gregory James OstermanRachel Ann RinconAntiga Victoria RosenbergMary Carver SerainRene Keomailani Souza*
Erik Arthur StormAnya Haunani Emi Tagawa*Jeremy Andrew ThompsonJennifer Kam Lin Zane
Mohammad Safiul AlamPlant Tissue Culture
Sonja Louise Caldwell‑De KokPlant Tissue Culture
Paris Kiko HeinPlant Tissue Culture
Morgan Matthew JohnsonPlant Tissue Culture
Reid LooPlant Tissue Culture
Antiga Victoria RosenbergPlant Tissue Culture
Megan Ha‘amauliola Makua Aiona
Impact of Family Involvement Using Innovative Homework Assignments with Middle School Students
Clint Kuahiwi Pasalo Anderson
Emancipatory Exploration of What Matters in High School English
Yolanda Elena DanaComprehension of Expository Text Through the Use of Reading Strategies
Valerie Jean De CorteEnglish Language Learner Perceptions of Successful Strategies in Learning English
Lawrence Bernard Denis IIIParental Involvement’s Impact on Reading Fluency
Alexis Ku‘ulei‘awapuhimelemele Duldulao
Contextual Learning Integration in a Secondary Hawaiian Language Class
Kimberly Reiko Kealani Enanoria
Effects of Inquiry Based Writers Studio in a High School English Class
Patsy Yuriko IwasakiComparison of Work Simulated & Traditional Assessment in a College Introductory Course
Doreen KaleiwaheaA Study of Modality Strengths of Students with Learning Disabilities
Cynthia PerryThe Effect of Classroom Discussion in a Middle School Classroom
Kawika Charles RoseEffects of Structured Peer Teaching Program on Student Self-Concept in Secondary Mathematics
Wilma Bilog TabiosMotivating Secondary Learners Through Project-Based Learning or Direct Instruction
Jennifer Kam Lin ZanePlant Tissue Culture
Emi AiNani UekiCounseling Psychology
* Honors Candidate ❖ Chancellor’s Scholar ◊ Presidential Scholar
CollEgE of agriCulturE, forEstry and natural rEsourCE ManagEMEnt
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Academic Subject Certificate
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
sPring 2008Candidates for GradUation
Master of Arts
Master of Education
Rogelio Ernesto DorattTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science
Lauren Kaiulani PagariganTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental ScienceHSP70 gene & protein expression in the scleractinian coral Pocillopora meandrina exposed to elevated nutrients & temperature
Abelardo Antonio Rojas UmañaTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science
Master of ScienceSteven Kazunori Souder
Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental ScienceHost specificity & biology of Syphraea uberabensis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) for the potential biological control of Tibouchina herbacea (Melastomataceae) in Hawai‘i
Junichi SugishitaTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental ScienceHabitat Use by Hawai‘i ‘Amakihi (Hemignahus virens) in Low-elevation Suburban Habitat on the Island of Hawai‘i: Neighborhood & Local-scale Perspectives
Miyako WarringtonTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental ScienceMonitoring Coqui Frog (Eleutherodactylus coqui) Populations Using Sound Pressure Levels
James Edward AdamsLiberal Studies
Lehuanani Charlene Waipa Ah Nee
Anthropology
Jennifer Ah SingSociology
Terri Wynema Ah YoPsychology
Kayle Kehau Akiona Communication & Psychology
Benjamin Paul AlbrechtJapanese Studies
Daniel AlcarazEnglish
Sinter R. AlexanderAdministration of Justice
Bethany Kay AndersenHistory
Ryan Paul AndersonAdministration of Justice
Timothy Wade AndradeBiology
Angeline Oliwakeolawaianuenue Andrade‑Morioka
Liberal Studies
Scott Nathaniel AnesiBiology
Karilu Mahealani Pule AnnesSociology & Psychology
Augustine Eugenio ArdosPolitical Science
Arlene Cortez AsistinArt
Vanessa Marie BadosaKinesiology & Exercise Science
Matthew Steven BaileyLinguistics
Sheralyn Malia BaliarisSociology
Alyxandria Anne BarberPsychology
Helmy Bayasud*Linguistics
Admir BecirovicPolitical Science
Randall Abraham BeddowPhilosophy
Laura Tekeraoi Bennion*Psychology
Shelley Lynn Bereman‑Benevides
Psychology
Audrey Iwalani BlancoPsychology
Jay Vintero Blanco*Kinesiology & Exercise Science
Christine M. Bombino*Communication
James Roy Bondaug, Jr.Communication
Caitlin May BotzPsychology
Hope Christina BracerosKinesiology & Exercise Science
Jeffrey Charles Miller BrownSociology
Charmaine Kainoa BugadoSociology
Stephanie Lynette Kalehuamakanoe Bukoski
Political Science
Joycelyn CabalCommunication
Elyse Marie Cabanas*Performing Arts
Justin Layne CabantingPolitical Science
Dera Mokihana CabertoPsychology
Jason Keahi CabralCommunication
Matthew Terry CadaoasPhilosophy & Communication
Tyra Amanda CairesPsychology
Brian Josua CamaMathematics
Jaime Lyn Ilima CampbellCommunication
Erika Elisa Rose Carpio*❖
Psychology
Angeline Gail Carr*English & Performing Arts
Halnette K. ChartrandSociology
Chun Che ChiuLinguistics
Cassandra Lokelani ChoPsychology
Young Ah ChoiMathematics
Tess Marie ChristiansenPsychology
Lindsay Rebecca Churchill*Linguistics
Paul Matthew ClineyPsychology
Randy Scott Keoni Justo Compton*
Psychology
Alexia LeeAnn ComstockKinesiology & Exercise Science
Shannon Noël Conner*Political Science
Jackwayne Sayno Fernandez*❖
Biology
Tasha Mokihana Kuupuala Fernandez
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
Anthony Michael FinkCommunication
Christopher John FinneganPhysics
Joni Michele FishbackCommunication
Marc Fournier*Geography
Palani Kai FranciscoLinguistics
Raylynn Ku‘uipo‘onalani Freeman
Psychology
Monotui L. FuiavaPolitical Science
Sherry Kana FujiiCommunication
Rabecca Lena Leilani GabrielPsychology
Kimberly GaligoPolitical Science
Jessica Maile Garcia*English
Jessica Anne Gard*History
Paul Feodor GebauerCommunication
Mitchel Robert GelinaLiberal Studies
Lewis Ennis Gibbons, IVPolitical Science
Sara Gael GirönGeography & Environmental Studies
Michael Anthony GodwinPhilosophy
Erik Sunao GonsalvesPsychology
Rhonda Anne GonzalesPsychology
Trixy Mae GracePsychology
Jan Larry Gray, Jr.*Mathematics
Tahsha Ann GregoryArt
Haunani Marie HaasenritterKinesiology & Exercise Science
David Allan Hall, Jr.Biology
Martin Josan HallArt & Japanese Studies
Ryan Wailana HanohanoHealth & Physical Education
ColleGe of arts and sCienCes
Bachelor of Arts
* Honors Candidate ❖ Chancellor’s Scholar ◊ Presidential Scholar
Raimie Ann CorreaSociology
Tania Këhaulani Cortez‑CameroPolitical Science
Marie Lei CostalesSociology
Danielle Zoe Coyle*History
Isaac Jason Crosson*Physics, Mathematics & Philosophy
Easten J. CuevaHistory
Matthew Adam CzarnotaMathematics
Anjala DaltonPsychology
Emil Michael DeAndreisEnglish & Communication
Nathan Allen DeMarcoKinesiology & Exercise Science
Chanel Beatrice Leialoha DePonte
Psychology
Kelandy Faustino DiazPolitical Science
Justin Andrew DiPaola‑Allen*Mathematics
Darren Hideo DobashiAdministration of Justice
Brittany Danielle DockKinesiology & Exercise Science
Robert Anthony DominguezPsychology
Arian Leor Drake‑Raue*Anthropology
Laina Patricia Dunn*Biology
Peter Dunn‑Aurello*Political Science and History
Ku‘uwainani Alohalani EatonArt
Molly McCollister Egan*Political Science
Pranson EliouPolitical Science
Rachel Pömaika‘i Lee Loy Emsley
History
Terrilee EricksonPsychology
Jeffery Allen ErnstNatural Science
Ruby Uasami Fa‘agau*Administration of Justice & Philosophy
Timothy William Fallis*◊
English & Liberal Studies
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Marcelo Moroni Keola Hanza*Psychology
Dawn A. HaraguchiCommunication
Darryl Gregory Harris, Jr.Sociology
Yoko Hasegawa*Linguistics
Cathy Jean Hembd*Psychology
Kelly Lorraine HerbstBiology
Jonelle Breann HermanMarine Science
Dania HerreraGeography
Maria Ann Hew LenPolitical Science
Brandon Yukio HigashiPsychology
Juliet Lisa Hiromi HigginsAnthropology
Rebecca Mähealani HoliPolitical Science
Janis Leslie HornbucklePsychology
Nancy HosakaPsychology
Tiffany Brandy Hiroko Pikake Hoshijo
Psychology
Caleb Andrew HouckAnthropology
Cory James Hungate*Marine Science
Ann Matsue InouyeJapanese Studies
Dane Teruo Inouye*Kinesiology & Exercise Science
Jose Louie IrizarryKinesiology & Exercise Science
Yoko IsodaMarine Science
Lindsey Sachie Anuhea IyoKinesiology & Exercise Science
Joshua Mingyun JedlinskyKinesiology & Exercise Science
Joe JoeAdministration of Justice
Malea Marguerite Hanalei JoelKinesiology & Exercise Science
Melissa Anne Johnson*Biology
Elaine Jonath*Communication
Cheryl A. Jorgensen*Psychology
Rocky Louis Jorgensen*Kinesiology & Exercise Science
Janeen Haunani KaahanuiPsychology
Bachelor of ArtsHeather Maria Kaluna*◊
Mathematics & Physics
Ryan Kananiokahome Poiekeala Kanaka‘ole*◊
Political Science
Cherie Kaoiokalani KapololuCommunication
Anna Tova Karsin*Chemistry
Jedediah R. Kay*Administration of Justice
Christeena Dale Kelley*Marine Science
Jaimie‑Lynn Y. Kihara*Sociology
David Alan Kalani Kilborn, Jr.Communication
Loren Michael Knutson*Linguistics & Philosophy
Jonathan Berenguer Koch*❖
Geography
Philip Andrew Koessler*Mathematics
Kelcie Keiko KoharaSociology
Shelumiel Magsayo KongPolitical Science
Geary Gavin KruegerSociology
Chloë Yumi Dominoe KuboEnglish
Joseph Aaron LacebyArt
Koluse Taiafi LeanoArt
Hyun‑Ji Lee*Linguistics
Rachelle Ann Ley*Geography
Rex Kaniela Like*Psychology
Laura Rose Lindbergh* ❖Psychology & Performing Arts
Linda Henoheanäpuaonälani Linker
Psychology
Mona Kaualoku LivseyPsychology
Rachel Hualani LooPolitical Science
Lloyd Cubeta LopozLinguistics
Angelina Marie Lovell*Biology
Emil LynchBiology
Shaun Patrick MacDonaldAdministration of Justice
Rene Francisco Maldonado Corona
Administration of Justice
Francisco MarianoAdministration of Justice
Martin Marbe MartinPolitical Science
Thomas Joseph MartinekAdministration of Justice & Political Science
Christal Hi‘ileilani Fujie Matsumoto
English
Gregory Joseph McBride*Natural Science
Jaelyn Kaleilani McDonaldPsychology
Douglas Alan McGheeNatural Science
Cynthia Diane Flack McLeanPsychology
Ernest Mahi MedeirosPsychology & Anthropology
William Michael Meehan*Political Science
Melissa Ann Meiner*Marine Science
Dayne A. MendeBiology
Lisa Marie MendezPsychology
Elena Leialoha MerrittKinesiology & Exercise Science
Kelly Corrine MetcalfLiberal Studies
Evan Christopher MezaHistory
Pablo MissGeography
Richard Michael MoerlesAdministration of Justice
Naoki MorozumiLinguistics
Elisa Jadwiga Morrison*English
Kimberly Ann Mulanix*Japanese Studies
Melissa Fay MurphyPhysics
Ryan Matthew NeillCommunication
Kehauwealani Kauwe Nelson‑Kaula*
Biology
Jenna Akemi NemotoKinesiology & Exercise Science
Juli Ann NiemeyerArt
Kelci Fumiko NishikiMathematics
Ranae NituraMarine Science
Shannon Lopeka Northrop*Communication
Robert Kurtis O’LearyPolitical Science
Lisa Sioux Oliver*Sociology & Liberal Studies
Nathanael David Olson*Marine Science
Jalayna Yuri Caswell OnagaEnglish
Kailani Jade OnishiPsychology
Summer Kau‘ionämomi‑
mälamalamapau`ole Ontai*Psychology
Yuriko OsonoCommunication
Mark Wayne Kale Osorio*Health & Physical Education
Wila Jamie PaivaAnthropology
Richard ParkKinesiology & Exercise Science
Liela Moanikeala PiianaiaArt
Amanda Jean PlucinakBiology
Abigail Dorothea Mualiwai Popoitai
Political Science
Alona Naomi QuarteroPsychology
Hope Tumbaga RabangPsychology
Thomas RamirezPsychology
Shelly‑Ann Kau‘ilani RamosSociology
Charles Delos RansomAnthropology
Kimberly Ann RebuckPsychology
Julie RobertsonPsychology & Administration of Justice
Sarah Jean RollingsMarine Science
Brittany Jill Calina SadamotoCommunication
Sherilyn Cacho SalesMathematics
Sherrilyn Ann Sampaia*Psychology
Kahinuonalani Abradine Sanborn
Psychology
Anna Lizbeth Schabell*Psychology
Nicholas Peter SeferovicMarine Science
Kathy Lee Seiber*Marine Science
* Honors Candidate ❖ Chancellor’s Scholar ◊ Presidential Scholar
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Melegalenu‘u SenePsychology
Terry Lynn Sever*Communication
Zoie Rachael Jocelyn Short Sevilla
Communication
CheongEun Shim*Japanese Studies & Linguistics
Sean Katsuto SimmonsSociology
Julie‑Mae StitzGeography
Lindsay Beth StrickCommunication
Rachel Serene SumicPsychology
Nadine Kanae SuyamaMarine Science
Amygrace Custodia TabiesaPsychology
Sisavaii Nadine TaisaliSociology
Melinda Maluai Mapuana Tajon
Sociology
Attila Frigyes Takacs*Communication
Dalida Augustine TakashyMathematics
Kahori TakedaPsychology
Patrick T. TalichHealth & Physical Education
Jason Koichi TanakaKinesiology & Exercise Science
Sherilyn Kahealani TavaresPolitical Science & Sociology
Christina Josephine TerentiJapanese Studies
Christopher Andrew ThayerPolitical Science
Amber ThompsonPsychology and Art
Keisy Windolin TilfasPolitical Science & Administration of Justice
Jo‑Ann ToiloloPolitical Science
Coty Leilani ToribioCommunication
Kekukunau‘iokalämawae‑ naoka‘öpua B. Tringali
Sociology
Kelli Etsumi TsunedaPsychology
Muliufi S.P. TuimalealiifanoPolitical Science & Administration of Justice
Richard Paul TuminMathematics & History
Derek David UnderhileCommunication
Amanda Ali UraiqatPsychology
David T. UrakamiSociology
Ashley Lafaye Leolani UsitaPsychology
Jacqueline Carol Van BlarcomBiology
Tatiane Russo VarysBiology
Andrea VasconcellosEnglish
Neil Thomas VerColenSociology
Angelica Marie VicenteAnthropology & Geography
Kelden Braun Akoni WaltjenPolitical Science
Haruka WatanabeAdministration of Justice
Lucy Lynn WayneGeology
Alexander Emrys WeaverBiology
Raleigh Truman WellyPolitical Science
Alva James WendlandAnthropology
Sian Kacey West‑MorrisBiology
Jana Cyn WhitePolitical Science & Anthropology
Rigel H. WilderCommunication
Daniel F. WilkinsonGeography
Gavin David WilliamsCommunication
Margaret Patricia WitheeArt
Stephen Kirk YahnMarine Science
Melissa Yukiko YamanakaEnglish
Carey Anne Yost*Environmental Studies
Christopher James Dow YoungCommunication
Ann Kristina ZamberArt
Alain Paul ZazuetaJapanese Studies
Sara Joy AdkinsNursing
Justin Lee AriasBiology
Kevin Kyle ArucanNursing
Brendalee Bielza BatinNursing
Darla Mae Kawehilani Bitterman*
Nursing
Aizelle A. BoadoBiology
Sebastian Jesse BronnerAstronomy
Sharisse Cartier BuenafeBiology
Kristine Laarnie Alcon Calamayan
Nursing
Belinda Marie CravensNursing
Sheryl Manaday Cubangbang*Nursing
Ian Forest DolemanNursing
Kevin Lee DonmoyerBiology
Christopher John FinneganAstronomy
Bronson John Kauakea GanirNursing
Jan Larry Gray, Jr.*Astronomy
Dirk David HaldemanAstronomy
Jennie Lorraine HarrisNursing
Jessica Brie HigginsNursing
Andrew HonmaBiology
Rachel Marie HuntGeology
Carol Ann JensenNursing
Aerin K‑W JohnsonNursing
Sarah Nicole JonesGeology
Kevin Hideo KaneshiroBiology
Marianna Franciszka Karewicz*❖
Nursing
Anna Tova Karsin*Biology
Michelle Marie KellyBiology
Joshua Kinney*Biology
Jonathan Berenguer Koch*❖
Environmental Science
Maylayne Blessie LuisNursing
Earl Reyes MaltezoNursing
Kele Ke‘ala McConnell‑SoongNursing
Scott William MeadBiology
Melissa Ann Meiner*Geology
Cheryl Ann Mamea MekuliNursing
Dustin Kendall MillerGeology
Aurora Polina Ministero*Nursing
Jason Douglas Minoru MonizComputer Science
Francisco Mungia IIINursing
Marla Teresa Nora*◊
Nursing
Nathanael David Olson*Biology
Jennah Monique Oshiro*❖
Environmental Science
Julie Catherine Ross*Nursing
Kathy Lee Seiber*Biology
Sarah Jane StoebnerAstronomy
Kanako TakaoAstronomy
Kimi Kaala TaylorNursing
Amy Jane Velsko*Nursing
Megan Cho Venegas*❖
Biology
Christine Lee WilsonNursing
Jennifer Lynne YatesBiology
Jennifer L. ZyczynskiGeology
* Honors Candidate ❖ Chancellor’s Scholar ◊ Presidential Scholar
Lehuanani Charlene Waipa Ah Nee
Pacific Islands Studies
Ryan Paul AndersonWomen’s Studies
Ronald BarbozaPacific Islands Studies
Helmy BayasudTeaching English as a Second Language
Shelley Lynn Bereman‑Benevides
Women’s Studies
Stephanie Lynette Kalehuamakanoe Bukoski
Women’s Studies
Shannon Noël ConnerInternational Studies (Relations)
Laina Patricia DunnInternational Studies (Relations)
Marc FournierInternational Studies (Relations)
Yoko HasegawaTeaching English as a Second Language
Usha HeroldEnvironmental Studies (Physical)
Dania HerreraEnvironmental Studies (Physical)
Hyun‑Ji LeeTeaching English as a Second Language
Rachelle Ann LeyPlanning
Kimberly Ann MulanixTeaching English as a Second Language
Abigail Dorothea Mualiwai Popoitai
Women’s Studies
Attila Frigyes TakacsE-Commerce Technology & Business
Christina Josephine TerentiInternational Studies (Relations)
Andrea VasconcellosTeaching English as a Second Language
Jason Phillip BorjaSecondary Education
Joseph Cody BurkertSecondary Education
Jane Domingo CalibosoElementary Education
Pamela Ann CamelloSecondary Education
Tracy D. CavaliereSecondary Education
Darlette Rae DriskellElementary Education
Matthew Alan ElizaresElementary Education
Carol Akiko EndoSecondary Education
Karen Ka‘imilani Leota Espaniola
Secondary Education
Dyani Rei Chaya FujitaElementary Education
Rachele Lorena GreeneElementary Education
Kimberly Miyuki HayashiElementary Education
Kevin M. IwasakiElementary Education
Samantha Tasha Kapsky ❖Elementary Education
Lori Mariko KawamuraElementary Education
Tarah Aleah Leilani KekunaElementary Education
Leandra Kristen Puanani Keuma
Elementary Education
Kristan Lynn Leilani LangsiElementary Education
Lisa Ruth LiljaElementary Education
Hoang Bich LuElementary Education
Stormi Anne MaroteElementary Education
Marc Ken MuramotoSecondary Education
Kerry Chieko Kaneko OgawaElementary Education
Ashley Rose ReinkeElementary Education
Chelsea Nicole Kalei Rice ❖Secondary Education
Melody Luana SchottElementary Education
Sheilah Marie Flores TabilinSecondary Education
Nathan WatersSecondary Education
Estrelita Viernes YoungElementary Education
Mellisa Beijang AndrewBrian Josua Cama
Ryan Garret Hamamoto*Leonard Minami
Jason Yasuo MiyahiraTimothy William Toomey
Certificate in Teacher Education
Academic Subject Certificate
ColleGe of BUsiness and eConomiCs
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Business AdministrationAmanda Moon Song Arce*❖
Yoga Made Ida Bagus Gary David BarnettEric Ryan BrownChasity Nicole CazimeroSarah Kamaile Chang*Wang Feng
Amseliter W. FredrickTalia Rhiannon Gangano*Paul Feodor GebauerJeffrey Eugene GermainDustin Paul Gilmore*Tiffany Brandy Hiroko Pikake
Hoshijo
Daniel Igala JosephDaniel Robert KrauseJoyleen LadoreDevang Deepak MehtaCatherine F.G. MejiaTerri L. NapeahiDerek Kazuo Okawa
Blake Nicolas RodrigoTyler David SaffordZoie Rachael Jocelyn Short
SevillaVicky TamarlaneJonathan Leslie ToyotaLaura Lily Wesley*
* Honors Candidate ❖ Chancellor’s Scholar ◊ Presidential Scholar
Certificate in Teacher Education
Ka HaKa ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani
Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian Studies
Academic Subject Certificate
Bryson Kainoa Embernate*Ka‘enaalohaokau‘ikaukehakeha Aoe HopkinsKini Kalauaeikauluwehiokaaina KaawaKu‘ulika Davealynn Jasmin KarrattiMähealaniokapualehua T.M. Kauahi
Miyoshi KobayashiLinda Henoheanäpuaonälani LinkerLisa Gallishaw LyonSaori Matsubara*Robyn Moku
Wila Jamie PaivaBasic Hawaiian Culture
David T. UrakamiBasic Hawaiian Culture
Jennifer Ann Kawehilani AvelinoIndigenous Teacher Education
Samuel Nä‘ilima Gaison, Jr.Indigenous Teacher Education
Alohalani Riyoko HoIndigenous Teacher Education
Mae‑Lee Noelani KaiwiIndigenous Teacher Education
Robyn Kazuko Kähealani TanimotoIndigenous Teacher Education
Kimiko TomitaIndigenous Teacher Education
Summer Kau‘ionämomimälamalamapau‘ole Ontai*
Taira Puanani Cristobal Pe‘a
Pöhaikealoha Heanu Weller ❖Indigenous Teacher Education
Alexandra Ahonuiikawëkiu YatesIndigenous Teacher Education
Clarence Kalimahana YoungIndigenous Teacher Education
Academic RegaliaThe academic costume worn by faculty during commencement comes from an old tradition dating from the Middle Ages. At that time all students were clerics. Academic regalia was worn to keep students warm as well as to identify the religious order to which the student belonged.
In America, academic costumes were established based on the intercollegiate code of 1895. Each aspect of the costume, such as gown color, mortarboard tassel, and sleeve shape, indicate something about the wearer and the highest degree received.
Most gowns are black, but some schools use brightly colored gowns. The color of the tassel indicates the highest degree earned by the wearer; a doctor’s cap frequently bears a tassel of gold. Sleeves that are pointed are worn by holders of a bachelor’s degree, oblong sleeves by holders of master’s degrees, and bell‐shaped sleeves indicate the wearer holds a doctorate or specialist degree. The doctor is distinguished by the three bars that adorn the sleeves of the gown.
The brightly colored hoods are the outstanding feature of the academic costume. They represent both the field of study and the university from which the degree was earned, as represented by the colors of both the border and the lining.
Here at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, we also continue the tradition of marching in academic regalia. Indeed, the colorful procession of faculty is marked by distinctive caps and gowns from universities worldwide. Similarly, the color of the tassel worn by today’s graduation candidates reflect their major.
Maize ............................................. AgricultureWhite ..................... Arts, Letters, HumanitiesDrab ....................... Business AdministrationSilver Gray ............................ CommunicationCopper .............................................EconomicsLight Blue.........................................EducationOrange ......................................... EngineeringBrown .................................................Fine Arts
Maroon ................................ Home EconomicsCrimson...........................................JournalismPurple ......................................................... LawLemon ......................................Library ScienceKelly Green ........................................MedicinePink ......................................................... MusicApricot ................................................ Nursing
Dark Blue .......................................PhilosophySage Green ....................... Physical EducationPeacock Blue ................Public AdministrationGolden Yellow ....................................... ScienceCream .........................................Social ScienceCitron ............................................Social WorkGray ...............................Veterinary Medicine
* Honors Candidate ❖ Chancellor’s Scholar ◊ Presidential Scholar
Honor SocietiesBeta Gamma siGma
national BUsiness assoCiation Honor soCiety
Amanda Arce Sarah Chang Laura Wesley
lamBda Pi etaHonor Society of tHe national communication aSSociation
James Bondaug, Jr. Elaine Jonath Attila Takacs Joni Fishback Terry Sever
Pi siGma alPHanational Political Science Honor Society
Peter Dunn‑Aurello Molly Egan Ryan Kanaka‘ole
PHi alPHa tHeta national History Honor soCiety
Jennifer Ah Sing Peter Dunn‑Aurello Richard Tumin Easten Cueva Jessica Gard
Psi CHi national PsyCHoloGy Honor soCiety
Laura Bennion Darissa Kekuawela Laura Lindbergh Emi Ueki Audrey Blanco Rex Like Cynthia Mclean
siGma tHeta taUnational nUrsinG Honor soCiety
Kevin Arucan Ian Doleman Jessica Higgins Marianna Karewicz Darla Bitterman Marla Nora Aerin Johnson Julie Ross
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Honors ProGram
Timothy Fallis
AcknowledgmentsA warm MAHALO
to those whose valuable efforts contributed to the planning of the Spring 2008 Commencement: Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Dr. Philip Castille;
Assistant Vice Chancellor Dr. Kenith Simmons; Secretary to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Ms. Jenny Wakida;
Commencement Coordinators Dr. Justina Mattos and Ms. Judith Fox-Goldstein; Commencement Committee Ms. Mary Ann Tsuchiyama, Ms. Sharay Uemura, and
the UH Hilo Conference Center
Announcers ............................................................................................................. Mr. Kurt Dela Cruz, Ms. Kainoa Ariola, and Ms. Kanoe Wilson
University Congress .....................................................................................................................Dr. Barbara Leonard, Chair
Director of Student Health Services ...................................................................................................... Ms. Carolyn Lesnett
Excellence in Teaching Awards Committee ................................................................................ Dr. Judith Gersting, Chair
Student Speaker Selection Committee .............................................................................................Ms. Rayna Morel, Chair
Faculty Marshals .................................... Dr. Julie Luiz, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management; Dr. Richard Biffle, Dr. Susan Jarvi, College of Arts & Sciences;
Mr. Jason Cabral, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language; Dr. Emmeline dePillis, College of Business & Economics
Student Marshals ..........................................................................................................................Performing Arts Department
Sign Language Interpreters .......................................................................... Ms. Malina Dravis-Tucker, Ms. Tara Trujillo
BOR Award for Excellence in Teaching Marshal ..................................... Dr. David Hammes, Chancellor’s Award 2003
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Marshal .......................... Ms. Karla Hayashi, Chancellor’s Award 2007
Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching Marshal ........................ Dr. Jason Turner, Frances Davis Award 2007
Facilities & Decor ...................................................................................................Mr. Kolin Kettleson, Auxiliary Services; Mr. Richard Short, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management Farm Laboratory; UH Hilo Conference Center; Mr. Rob Abe, Ms. Jacquelyn Pualani Johnson, UHH Performing Arts Center; Mr. Paul Moffet, Ho‘olulu Park Complex
Special thanks to:
Ms. Bridget Awong, Ms. Barbara Bostwick, Mr. James Cromwell, Mr. Walter Dudoit,Mr. Joseph Estrella, Ms. Ginger Hamilton, Ms. Myrtle Hara, Ms. Karla Hayashi, Ms. Marcia Heller,
Mr. Ken Hupp, Ms. Alyson Kakugawa-Leong, Ms. Jacquelyn Pualani Johnson, Ms. Mahealani Jones,Ms. Gail Makuakane-Lundin, Mr. Craig Mori, Mr. Curtis Nishioka, Mr. John Oshima,
Ms. Lennett Pavao, Ms. Yu Yok Pearring, Ms. Margaret Shiba, Ms. Susan Shirachi, Ms. Janis Shirai, Mr. Bryan Simmons, Ms. Susan Yugawa, Ms. Cathy Zenz,
Glad Tidings Church for the load of the platform chairs, Wilfred Tokuuke and Hui Ka‘ua for the new red carpet,Aunty Luana Kawelu/Merrie Monarch Hula Festival,
and the staff and students of Nawahïokalani‘opu‘u
The Star-Spangled BannerPoem by Francis Scott Key Music by John Stafford Smith
Oh, say, can you see by the dawn’s early lightWhat so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.Oh, say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet waveO’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Hawai‘i Pono‘iMusic by Henri Berger Lyrics by David Kaläkaua
Hawai‘i pono‘ï Hawai‘i’s very own,Nänä i kou mö‘ï Look to your sovereign lord,Ka lani ali‘i Your chief that is heaven-born,Ke ali‘i. Who is your king.
Hui:Makua lani ë Protector heaven-sent,Kamehameha ë Kamehameha great,Na käua e pale To vanquish every foeMe ka ihe. With conquering spear.
Hawai‘i pono‘ï People of Hawai‘i’s land,Nänä i nä ali‘i Look to your native chiefs,Nä pua muli kou Your sole surviving lords,Nä pöki‘i. The nation’s pride.
Hawai‘i pono‘ï People of Hawaiian stock,E ka lähui ë My nation ever dear,‘O käu hana nui With loins begirt for workE ui ë. Strive with your might.
Pulelo Ha‘aheo Words by Kauanoe Kamanä, Kalena Silva, William H. WilsonMusic by Haunani Bernardino
Pulelo ha‘aheo ke ahi a nä lehua a‘o HiloHilo o ka mälamalama, lamakü o nei aoKa ua Kanilehua ka‘u e pülama mau aiHilo i ka uluwehiwehi, wehi kau i ka wëkiu
Hui:E kü a‘e e Hilo, lei i ka na‘auaoHo‘okahi ka umauma, ho‘okahi pu‘uwai.
English Translation by Kauanoe Kamanä, Kalena Silva,Kenith Simmons, William H. Wilson
Lehua blossom flames leap high above Hilo,Hilo, proud bearer of the torch of wisdom, light for all to share.I shall always cherish the Kanilehua rain;Hilo, lush with vegetation, a lei reaching to the highest peaks.
Chorus:Rise up, O Hilo, wear proudly the mantle of enlightenment;Let us stand united in purpose, mind and heart.
This document is available in alternate format upon request.This facility is wheelchair accessible, and sign language interpreters are located to the left of the stage.
Parents, relatives and friends:
To find your graduate after the Commencement Ceremony, look for the first letter of his or her last name posted on the walls encircling the
main floor of the Stadium.
Congratulations to all of you!
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