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Western
New Mexico
University
Fall 2015
Commencement Convocation Friday, the Eleventh of December
2:30 pm at the Fine Arts Center Theatre
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Colonel Alfred J. Perez COL Alfred J. Perez was commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the New Mexico Army National Guard in May 1989 as an officer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC). COL Perez graduated from the 120th Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course in December 1989. He has also completed the Judge Advocate Officer Advanced Course and the Command and General Staff Officer Course. He has served as a Staff Judge Advocate for the 111th ADA BDE, the 111the MEB and the 93rd BDE. He currently serves as the Deputy State Judge Advocate, Joint Forces Headquarters, Santa Fe, NM. COL Perez deployed from January 2008 through January 2009, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was assigned to Joint Task Force Guantanamo where he was assigned as Chief of Legal Assistance and served as Liaison to the Office of Military Commissions. A career civilian prosecutor, COL Perez is currently an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of New Mexico, where he is assigned as a section supervisor. He has worked for the U.S. Attorney’s Office since November of 1995, during which time he has prosecuted cases involving violations of federal narcotics, immigration, firearm, and child exploitation laws. COL Perez is licensed to practice before the State Courts of New Mexico, the U.S. District Court of New Mexico, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. From January 1993 to November of 1995, COL Perez worked for the State of New Mexico as Chief Deputy District Attorney for the Sixth Judicial District. From May 1984 through December 1992, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney and Chief Deputy District Attorney with the Third Judicial District. From June 1981 to May 1984 he worked for the State of New Mexico as an Assistant Public Defender in Bernalillo County. COL Perez graduated from Western New Mexico University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration concentrating in Marketing and Management, and received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law. He is a Silver High School graduate and was raised in Silver City.
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Gregory George
Master Speaker
Gregory George is earning a Master Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Criminal Justice and
Psychology. George is from Bloomington, Indiana and attended Western New Mexico University completely online.
For the past 35 years, George has worked in the probation, prison and substance abuse fields. He decided to pursue his
master degree after a 33-year absence, having earned a bachelor degree in criminal justice and sociology in 1981. George
describes his experience as a student at WNMU as a pivotal point in his life. His courses opened up his mind to helping
those in need with positive alternatives to what he experienced during his career. George plans to retire in 2016 and
become a community activist.
Jordan Summers
Baccalaureate Speaker
Jordan Summers is earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. Summers is from Wickenburg,
Arizona. While at WNMU, Summers was involved in several leadership roles including serving as a resident assistant
with campus housing. During the summer of 2014, Summers designed and taught two classes for area youth. She is a
board member of the Learning Center for Dyslexia and Academic Success where she facilitates the group's social media
efforts and helps address issues related to learning disabilities. In May 2015, Summers was inducted into the WNMU
Student Hall of Fame. She plans to become a teacher while also entering graduate school to earn a master's degree in
either reading or educational leadership.
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Western New Mexico University Board of Regents
Ms. Janice Baca Argabright, President San Antonio, New Mexico
Mr. Jerry Walz, Vice-President Cedar Crest, New Mexico
Ms. Gabrielle S. (Gabby) Begay
Student Regent/Secretary/Treasurer Arenas Valley, New Mexico
Dr. Carl Foster, Member Albuquerque, New Mexico
Dr. Dan Salzwedel, Member Sandia Park, New Mexico
Western New Mexico University
Administration Executive Officers
Joseph D. Shepard, Ph.D. President
W. Jack Crocker, Ph.D. Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Brenda Findley, Ph.D. Vice President for Business Affairs
Mr. Isaac Brundage Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
Magdaleno Manzanarez, Ph.D. Vice President for External Affairs
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Faculty Marshal Dr. Linda Baldwin, Professor
Order of Exercises
Processional Pomp and Circumstance by Sir Edward Elgar
Convocation Dr. Linda Baldwin, Professor
Faculty Marshal
Invocation Pastor Joseph Gros
Calvary Chapel of Silver City
Color Guard Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 358
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem Bryant Chaffino
Welcome & Introduction of Guests Dr. Joseph D. Shepard
Commencement Address Colonel Alfred J. Perez
ASWNMU President Lawrence R. Garcia
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Response from Graduates Mr. Gregory George, Master Speaker
Ms. Jordan Summers, Baccalaureate Speaker
Presentation of Candidates Mr. Joseph Heidrick
Conferral of Degrees Dr. Joseph D. Shepard
Alumni Association Induction Ms. Amanda Moffett
Director of Alumni Affairs
Benediction Pastor Joseph Gros
Calvary Chapel of Silver City
Closing Dr. Linda Baldwin, Professor
Recessional Fanfare and Recessional
James Ployhar
To respect the graduates the audience is to remain seated
throughout the recessional.
Note: Picture takers; please do not block the path of the graduates to or from the stage.
Complimentary pictures of the graduates will be taken while receiving diploma
Thank You.
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Master Degree Candidates
Janelle Anderson
Interdisciplinary Studies
San Jose, CA
Daniel Baggett
Interdisciplinary Studies
Jacksonville, FL
Annie McKenna Brothers
Interdisciplinary Studies
Santa Fe, NM
Brinda Chande
Interdisciplinary Studies
Wesley Chapel, FL
Bonita Marie Chavez
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mayer, AZ
Robert L. Codie III
Interdisciplinary Studies
Cape Coral, FL
Corban Micah Davis
Interdisciplinary Studies
Farmington, NM
Jessica Renee Enriquez
Interdisciplinary Studies
Tyrone, NM
Andrew Gauger
Interdisciplinary Studies
Lehi, UT
Gregory R. George
Interdisciplinary Studies
Bloomington, IN
Stacy Hammond
Interdisciplinary Studies
Ellensburg, WA
Alexander Martin Hoekstra
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty Township, OH
Michael-dharma Irwin
Interdisciplinary Studies
Alexandria, VA
Kimberly D. Kraaier
Interdisciplinary Studies
Campo, CO
Noemi Martinez
Interdisciplinary Studies
Weslaco, TX
Cameron James Mower
Interdisciplinary Studies
Tyrone, NM
Justine M. Muñoz
Interdisciplinary Studies
Silver City, NM
Patrice Adele Mutchnick
Interdisciplinary Studies
Silver City, NM
Johnny C. Pacheco
Interdisciplinary Studies
Deming, NM
Yvonne Jasso-Perales
Interdisciplinary Studies
Deming, NM
Angela Elizabeth Phillips
Interdisciplinary Studies
Rapid City, SD
Alisa Rhoads Shook
Interdisciplinary Studies
Las Vegas, NV
Roberto Alexander Robles
Interdisciplinary Studies
Ontario, CA
Angela Joan Sisson
Interdisciplinary Studies
Indianapolis, IN
JoLyn Lanae Tolley
Interdisciplinary Studies
Hachita, NM
Adrienne Joy Tremain
Interdisciplinary Studies
Portland, OR
Daniel Webster Turner, III
Interdisciplinary Studies
Apopka, FL
Jolene Jones-Yazzie
Counseling
Lupton, AZ
Patricia Dawn Youngs
Interdisciplinary Studies
Otsego, MI
Master of Arts in Teaching
Joel Anthony Gorton
Reading Education
Spokane, WA
Wrenetta Greene
Reading Education
Socorro, NM
Melissa Hernandez
Reading Education
Silver City, NM
Dahlia M. Perez
Elementary Education
Deming, NM
Sarah Cabrera
Elementary Education
Deming, NM
Audrey L. Tovar
Reading Education
Bayard, NM
Laurie Ware
Reading Education
Magdalena, NM
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Lindy Kelley Williamson
Secondary Education
Cliff, NM
Master of Business
Administration
Ramona L. Crum
Business Administration
Silver City, NM
Michael Kennedy Humphries
Business Administration
Estero, FL
Allen Kinney
Business Administration
Marana, AZ
Zachary Alexander Pankratz
Business Administration
Los Lunas, NM
Terron Sumpter Jr.
Business Administration
Bonsall, CA
Master of Occupational
Therapy
James E. Highsmith
Occupational Therapy
Austell, GA
Master of Social Work
Marina Cisneros
Social Work
Las Cruces, NM
Koral Colón Cintrón
Social Work
Silver City, NM
Martin Anthony Cook
Social Work
Silver City, NM
Laine Elizabeth Durin
Social Work
Wilmington, NC
Heather D. Ensign
Social Work
Window Rock, AZ
Erika Paige Grussendorf
Social Work
Texico, NM
William Edward Heidenreich
Social Work
Las Cruces, NM
Eli Brent Johnson
Social Work
Window Rock, AZ
Bethany M. Knight
Social Work
Worcester, MA
Mariah Noemi McDonald
Social Work
Silver City, NM
Sandtina Myers Meléndrez
Social Work
Tyrone, NM
Peggy Lynn Miller
Social Work
Gallup, NM
Blanca Ramos-Gaona
Social Work
Deming, NM
Jerah E. Sherman
Social Work
Silver City, NM
Jennifer Lindsay Short
Social Work
Cave Creek, AZ
Corinne Marie Smorra
Social Work
Troy, MT
Itzel Elena Soltero
Social Work
El Paso, TX
Stephanie Wilton
Social Work
Santa Fe, NM
Christina Wolford
Social Work
Silver City, NM
Graduate Certificate
Candidates
Elsie Gonzales Andazola
Special Education
Silver City, NM
Danielle Brianne Aguirre
Leadership Healthcare Systems
Silver City, NM
Lindy Kelley Williamson
Teaching Online
Cliff, NM
Baccalaureate Degree
Candidates
Daniel Ray Acevedo
BAS Criminal Justice
Tucson, AZ
Mario J. Alvarez
BS Kinesiology
El Paso, TX
Venus A. Aragon
BS Psychology
Silver City, NM
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Anthony Alexander Avina
BAS Criminal Justice
Gardena, CA
Steven L. Beckett *
BAS Criminal Justice
Rio Rancho, NM
Colette Beers *
BS Psychology
Silver City, NM
Caleb Bellah
BAS Criminal Justice
Carlsbad, NM
Melissa Benvegno
BAS Criminal Justice
Albuquerque, NM
Willie Nathaniel Bobbitt
BAS Criminal Justice
Downey, CA
Mone't Borla *
BS Early Childhood Education
El Paso, TX
Eldrick Bright BIS Interdisciplinary
Orange City, FL
Jade Brown
BSW Social Work
Silver City, NM
Eldredge Calhoun
BS Kinesiology
El Paso, TX
Luzelena Carbajal
BSW Social Work
Silver City, NM
Maria Carrazco *
BSW Social Work
Deming, NM
Maria A. Carrillo
BAS Criminal Justice
Silver City, NM
David Torres Chavez
BA Rehabilitation Services
T or C, NM
Esther Chico-Gutierrez
BSN Nursing
Silver City, NM
Christine M. Chifalo
BA Rehabilitation Services
Pueblo, CO
Bre A. Compton-Boyden
BS Elementary Education
Silver City, NM
Lisa L. Coppedge *
BA Rehabilitation Services
Rio Rancho, NM
Claire Herman-Preble
BAS Criminal Justice
Albuquerque, NM
Whitney L. Daniels
BS Early Childhood Education
Lemitar, NM
Candace P. Davidson *
BSN Nursing
Silver City, NM
Johnthan Delcoure
BAS Criminal Justice
Bonsall, CA
Stevi Dominguez
BSN Nursing
Hurley, NM
Stephanie Jean Douthit
BBA Accounting
Queen Creek, AZ
John Durham *
BIS Interdisciplinary
Bayard, NM
Georgette Escobar *
BS Psychology
Tucson, AZ
Shikyi Fenlon *
BSN Nursing
Mimbres, NM
Sharla R. Frazier
BAS Criminal Justice
Wichita, KS
Catherine Fritsche
BAS General Business
Silver City, NM
Juan Pablo Fuentes Petersen
BS Psychology
Guadalajara Jalisco, MX
Kathleen Gallegos
BS Chemistry
Mimbres, NM
Lawrence Roybal Garcia *
BBA Business Management
Mimbres, NM
Jessica J. Gauthier *
BA Environmental Sustainability
Billings, MT
Mitchell Glasmann
BBA Business Management &
Marketing
Temecula, CA
Brandon F. Gonzales *
BA Rehabilitation Services
Milan, NM
Michelle Grayless
BSW Social Work
Silver City, NM
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Lindsay Griffin *
BBA Marketing
Silver City, NM
Matthew T. Gruszka
BS Mathematics
Silver City, NM
Robert Brian Gundlah *
BIS Interdisciplinary
Williamsburg, NM
Joy Christian Harrell
BSN Nursing
Deming, NM
Victoria Harrington
BAS General Business
T or C, NM
Jade Mariah Harrison
BS Psychology
Tucson, AZ
Maria J. Herrera
BAS Criminal Justice
Tucson, AZ
Stephanie Higgins *
BS Elementary Education
Escondido, CA
Maria G. Hollopeter *
BSN Nursing
Sierra Vista, AZ
Tyler Randall Jackson
BAS Criminal Justice
Poway, CA
Darian R. Jarrott
BAS Criminal Justice
Lordsburg, NM
Andrew Thomas Joy *
BS Psychology
Leonardtown, MD
Eugenia Higdon-King
BSW Social Work
Fort Wingate, NM
Jonathan Michael King
BAS General Business
Arenas Valley, NM
Michael Henry Kircher
BAS General Business
Wickenburg, AZ
Christina Manley
BS Elementary Education
Albuquerque, NM
Jessica Larson *
BAS Criminal Justice
Albuquerque, NM
Justin Lewis
BS Chemistry
Tyrone, NM
Jamie M. Lindemann
BAS Criminal Justice
Muleshoe, TX
Francelia Lopez Corral *
BSW Social Work
Deming, NM
Estere Perrault Lucero
BAS General Business
Silver City, NM
Marshall Adam Mimbs
BIS Interdisciplinary
Hanover, NM
Ashley Kimberly Mitchell
BIS Interdisciplinary
Fort Defiance, AZ
David C. Montez
BAS Career & Technical
Education
Safford, AZ
Christopher Lee Mullen BIS Interdisciplinary
Deming, NM
Miguel A. Narvaez Jr.
BS Psychology
Silver City, NM
James Arthur Nelson
BIS Interdisciplinary
Los Angeles, CA
Noel Ocampo
BSW Social Work
Phoenix, AZ
Glenn Alberto Ochoa
BS Sociology
Panorama, CA
Victoria Agbonma Odocha
BSN Nursing
Silver City, NM
Jacqueline Nicole Olivas
BIS Interdisciplinary
Silver City, NM
Riley Ann Olsen *
BS Elementary Education
Gila, NM
William James Padilla *
BS Zoology
Las Cruces, NM
Ana Gabriela Palacios
BSW Social Work
Deming, NM
Leighton Pogia
BSW Social Work
Waianae, HI
Gabriela Aida Quintero *
BSN Nursing
Austin, TX
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Gabriela C. Reyes
BA Rehabilitation Services
Deming, NM
Alyssa Ashley Rivera *
BS Early Childhood Education
Williamsburg, NM
Christopher M. Rivera
BS Medical Technology
Silver City, NM
Maria Sanchez-Greene
BAS Criminal Justice
Lordsburg, NM
Sheena N. Sandoval
BSW Social Work
Gallup, NM
Cheryl Melinda Sedlacek *
BSN Nursing
Los Alamos, NM
Brendan M. Shannon
BAS Criminal Justice
Silver City, NM
Ninoska G. Slater
BS Elementary Education
Miami, FL
Arriel J. Smith *
BSN Nursing
Oakhurst, CA
Nathan Elliott Smith
BAS Criminal Justice
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Anne Elizabeth Spicer *
BSN Nursing
Seaford, DE
Kourtney Ann Stailey
BS Psychology
Deming, NM
Christopher Stephen
Starcevich *
BAS Criminal Justice
Rio Rancho, NM
Sophia J. Stone *
BIS Interdisciplinary
Las Cruces, NM
Ladera R. Storer
BAS Criminal Justice
Gallup, NM
Josiah A. Sublasky
BBA Marketing
Bayard, NM
Jordan J.K. Summers *
BS Elementary Education
Silver City, NM
Gaylene M. Tool *
BIS Interdisciplinary
Albuquerque, NM
Olivia Ann Valerio
BA Rehabilitation Services
APO, AP
Sabrina Raquel Villalba
BAS Criminal Justice
Silver City, NM
William Sherman Whiting *
BSN Nursing
Somerville, TX
Amelia Wilcox
BS Early Childhood Education
T or C, NM
Nicholas Lee Wood
BAS General Business
Tyrone, NM
Jaclyn Wyrembelski *
BS Medical Technology
Warren, MI
Hufan Yang *
BAS General Business
Ningbo, China
*Baccalaureate Degree Candidates who have a
cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above
and are designated for honors
Associate Degree Candidates
Rebecca Acosta
AA Liberal Studies
Hurley, NM
Lisa M. Alvarado
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant & AA Liberal Studies
Deming, NM
Jennifer Aragon AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Silver City, NM
Martina Baca
AA Early Childhood Education &
Family Support
Deming, NM
Amanda K. Bailey
AA Liberal Studies
Williamsburg, NM
Ariana Barreras
AA Liberal Studies
T or C, NM
Stephanie Ann Bos
AA Liberal Studies
Tucson, AZ
Kassandra Ysette Carbajal
AS Business Administration
Deming, NM
Benjamin Jerome Cardoza
AS Business Administration
Silver City, NM
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Emilia Carrasco
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Las Cruces, NM
Christine Amber Carrillo
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
El Paso, TX
Brandy R. Chavez
AS Business Administration
Hurley, NM
Joseph Chavez
AAS New Media
Santa Clara, NM
Victoria O. Chavez
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Bayard, NM
Megan Susan Crady
AA Liberal Studies
Deming, NM
Shalada Cristal Creecy
AA Liberal Studies
Los Lunas, NM
George Demings
AS Business Administration
Bayard, NM
Jason Lee Dunlap
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Silver City, NM
Kimber LiAnn Dunn
AA Liberal Studies
Cliff, NM
Dana Espino
AS Business Administration
Deming, NM
Janet Espino
AS Business Administration
Deming, NM
Hope Estepp
AS Business Administration
Las Cruces, NM
Amaris Fay
AA Liberal Studies
Los Lunas, NM
Cassandra Fierro
AA Early Childhood Education &
Family Support
Silver City, NM
Anna Flores
AS Business Administration
Silver City, NM
Ivan A. Franco
AS Business Administration
Deming, NM
Veronica G. Franco
AS Business Administration
Deming, NM
Brittany Alexis Franzoy
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Hatch, NM
Aimee Gilmore
AA Early Childhood Education &
Family Support
Deming, NM
Diego R. Gonzalez
AS Business Administration
Silver City, NM
Clarisse J. Grijalva
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Silver City, NM
Anthony Guilfoyle
AA Liberal Studies
Deming, NM
Kassandra Guzman
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Douglas, AZ
Ginger G. Guralí
AA Liberal Studies
T or C, NM
Heather Danelle Hamilton
AA Liberal Studies
Las Cruces, NM
Michael Hernandez
AS e-Commerce & System
Administration
Bayard, NM
Michael Holguin
AAS Electrical Technology
Lordsburg, NM
Jacquez, Jeanette
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Lordsburg, NM
Theodora James
AA Liberal Studies
Gallup, NM
Bryant Jamison
AAS Welding Technology
Silver City, NM
Tricia Jump
AA Liberal Studies
Elephant Butte, NM
Christine M. Chifalo
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
El Paso, TX
Kelly Ann Kesich
AS Business Administration
Silver City, NM
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Yendi Yadnet Lerma
AA Early Childhood Education &
Family Support
Deming, NM
Eugene Lewis
AS Criminal Justice
Deming, NM
Stephen Lindsey
AAS Electrical Technology
Silver City, NM
Francelia Lopez Corral
AA Liberal Studies
Deming, NM
Corina Marrufo
AA Liberal Studies
Deming, NM
Davi L. Martin
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Silver City, NM
Amanda Martinez
AA Early Childhood Education &
Family Support
Bayard, NM
Megan Joy McCauley
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Las Cruces, NM
Dylan J. Meek
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Tyrone, NM
Elanie R. Montaño
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Douglas, AZ
Gabriel J.Muñoz
AA Liberal Studies
Deming, NM
Maria Luisa Neri-Orate
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Deming, NM
Alicia Yesenia Nevarez
AS Business Administration
Deming, NM
Joshua Andrew Peña
AS Criminal Justice
Deming, NM
Luis Porras
AAS Electrical Technology
Silver City, NM
Maria L. Protextor
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Las Cruces, NM
Katherine Rose Ramos
AA Liberal Studies
Hurley, NM
Jennifer Rider
AA Liberal Studies
Silver City, NM
Bianca Inez Rivera
AS Early Childhood Education &
Family Support
Silver City, NM
Tanya J. Ruiz
AA Liberal Studies
Deming, NM
Emily Celina Salgado
AA Early Childhood Education &
Family Support
Tucson, AZ
Ciclaly Sandoval
AS Criminal Justice
Deming, NM
Eugene A. Sierra
AS Criminal Justice
Columbus, NM
Gerrian Slater
AAS Welding Technology
Winston-Salem, NC
Ila L. Thompson
AA Liberal Studies
T or C, NM
Sadee N. Toms
AA Liberal Studies
Silver City, NM
Monique D. Trevino
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Las Cruces, NM
Angel Dove Troup
AA Liberal Studies
T or C, NM
George Trujillo
AAS Welding Technology
Silver City, NM
Dillon Tempel Trumbo
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Hurley, NM
Nicole Lauren Trumbo
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Hurley, NM
Alejandra Villagrana
AS Business Administration
Deming, NM
Anastacia C Villegas
AA Early Childhood Education &
Family Support
Deming, NM
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Alisha L. Walz
AA Liberal Studies
Albuquerque, NM
Amelia Wilcox
AA Early Childhood Education &
Family Support
T or C, NM
Brandon Williams
AS Business Administration
Lakewood, CA
Patti A. Ziehl
AS Occupational Therapy
Assistant
Las Cruces, NM
Undergraduate Certificate
Candidates
Michael Holguin
Electrical Technology
Lordsburg, NM
Stephen Lindsey
Electrical Technology
Silver City, NM
Laura Mullen
Electrical Technology
Silver City, NM
Luis Porras Electrical Technology
Silver City, NM
Joseph Rodriguez
Electrical Technology
Bayard, NM
Jory Torres
Electrical Technology
Silver City, NM
Fast-Track Certificate
Candidates
Matthew Blancett
Welding Technology
Silver City, NM
Joel Castillo
Welding Technology
Silver City, NM
Jacob Clark
Electrical Technology
Silver City, NM
Rachel Hardee
Welding Technology
Globe, AZ
Michael Holguin
Electrical Technology
Lordsburg, NM
Stephen Lindsey
Electrical Technology
Silver City, NM
Dominic Martinez
Welding Technology
Belen, NM
Laura Mullen
Electrical Technology
Silver City, NM
Gabriel Pedraza
Welding Technology
Bayard, NM
Luis Porras
Electrical Technology
Silver City, NM
Johnny Rodriguez
Welding Technology
San Lorenzo, NM
Joseph Rodriguez
Electrical Technology
Bayard, NM
Lane Salabiye
Welding Technology
Rock Point, AZ
Gerrian Slater
Welding Technology
Winston-Salem, NC
Jory Torres
Electrical Technology
Silver City, NM
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Honors Medallion
Baccalaureate students who are graduating with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher are awarded a bronze medallion noting their academic achievement.
The medallion worn by honors graduates during the commencement acknowledges the student’s and the university’s commitment to academic excellence.
Honor
Societies & Clubs
Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice) Phi Alpha (Social Work)
Royal Blue Letters on Gold Stole Blue and Gold Cords
Officers ~ Royal Blue and Gold Cords
Pi Gamma Mu (Social Sciences)
Associated Students of Western New Mexico University Gold Letters on Royal Blue Stole
Silver Cords
Psi Chi (Psychology)
Cardinal Key National Honor Society Blue and Gold Cords
Red Letters on White Stole
Active Members ~ Gold Cord Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish)
Officers ~ Red Cord Red and Gold Cords
Masters Students ~ White Cord
Sigma Tau Delta (English Majors)
Delta Mu Delta (Business Administration) Honor Cords for Full Membership
Purple and Gold Cords
Society for Education in Politics (SEP)
El Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA) Pink and Black Cords
Red, White and Green Cords
Upsilon Pi Epsilon (Computing and Information)
Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society) All members ~ Maroon/White
Green and Purple Cords
VICA (Vocational Industrial Club of America)
Mathematics and Computer Science Club Associate ~ White Letters on Red Sash
Club Members ~ Black and Silver Bachelor ~ White Letters on Red Sash with Gold Tassel
Club Officers ~ Black/Silver/Gold
WNMU Student Hall of Fame Inductee
Millennium III Honors Program Purple Cord
Gold Letters on Purple Stole
Academic
Regalia
Academic Regalia date back to the medieval universities of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Scholars were members of religious orders, then guilds.
The university was a guild of Masters of Arts, where the Bachelor was an apprentice to the Master. The first known statute governing academic dress
appeared in 1321 at the University of Coimbra (Italy); in the United States the practice goes back to 1754 when King George II transplanted many
regulations from Oxford and Cambridge to the newly chartered King’s College (now Columbia University).
The principal features of the academic regalia are the cap, gown and hood. The bachelor’s gown is distinguished by long pointed sleeves and is worn
closed, while the master’s gown, which may be worn open or closed, has a long closed sleeve from which the forearm emerges through the slit near the
elbow. The doctor’s gown is faced with broad velvet panels and has full round sleeves, which bear three velvet bars. The square cap originated at Oxford
in the sixteenth century and is the same for all degrees, with the tassel in black or in the color of the field of study; doctors are privileged to wear gold
tassels.
Originally the hood was a tippet, a shoulder covering worn by medieval friars, which, during the fourteenth century, came to be used to cover the head.
When caps were adopted in the fifteenth century, hoods became ornamental and were draped over the shoulders and down the back. Today, the length of
the hood and the width of the velvet border that edges it vary with the degree, while the color of the border represents the field of learning. Examples are:
Apricot .................................................................................... Nursing
Blue (light) .............................................................................. Education Blue (dark) .............................................................................. Philosophy
Brown ...................................................................................... Fine Arts
Drab......................................................................................... Business Commerce Grey (silver) ............................................................................ Oratory
Green (sage) ............................................................................ Physical Education
Pink ......................................................................................... Music Purple ...................................................................................... Law
Scarlet ..................................................................................... Theology
White ....................................................................................... Arts, Letters, Humanities Yellow (gold) .......................................................................... Science
Red .......................................................................................... Communication
Yellow ..................................................................................... Social Work Orange……………………………………………………......Engineering