Spring 2008 - Commencement - WSU Commencement Ceremonies

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Other WSU Commencement Ceremonies
Ceremonies
Time and date
Location
WSU Spokane / Intercollegiate
College of Nursing
Friday, May 2, 2:00 p.m.
Spokane Convention Center
WSU Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities Campus
WSU Vancouver
Saturday, May 10, 1:00 p.m.
Clark County
Amphitheatre
Thompson Hall and Murrow Communications Addition
Washington, My Washington
The Crimson and the Gray,
’Tis the songs of memory
That we sing today,
When the sad hours come to you
And sorrows ’round you play,
Just sing the songs of
Washington
Washington
The Crimson and the Gray.
Spring 2008
Commencement
S a t u r d a y ,
M a y
T h i r d
table
of
c o nt e nts
Best Wishes from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
President’s Ceremonial Stole and Chain of Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Best Wishes from the Faculty Senate and Administrative Professional Advisory Council Chairs . . . . . . . . 6
Greetings from ASWSU and GPSA Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Order of Exercises
8:00 a.m. Ceremony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences • College of Engineering and Architecture •
College of Pharmacy • College of Sciences • College of Veterinary Medicine
11:30 a.m. Ceremony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
College of Liberal Arts
3:00 p.m. Ceremony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
College of Business • College of Education • Intercollegiate College of Nursing
Board of Regents, Executive Officers, Academic Deans, and Campus Chancellors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Academic Regalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Commencement Officials and Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Commencement 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–15
The University Mace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Washington State University Highlights, 2004–2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–17
Commencement Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18–19
Candidates for Advanced Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Candidates for Professional Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Candidates for Residency Teaching Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Commissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Honors College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Graduation with Academic Honors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Star Spangled Banner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Photos on opposite page by Bob Hubner and Shelly Hanks, WSU Photo Services.
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b e st
w is h e s
from
the
pr e si d e nt
I
congratulate you on your academic achievements and the
completion of your degree. Your dedication and commitment have
brought you to this successful point: graduation from Washington
State University, one of America’s top-tier research universities.
Graduation opens the door for you to put to use what you have learned
in your classes, laboratories, internships, and campus life experiences.
You now have your opportunity to make a difference in the world.
I am grateful for our faculty’s commitment to you, our students. In the
years ahead, I know you will reflect upon what you have learned at
WSU, a university of unequalled quality and commitment. I hope that
you will remember the experiences and people here who transformed
your knowledge and understanding of the world.
Again, congratulations. I wish you every success and trust that you will
Elson S. Floyd, Ph.D.
President,
Washington State University
Elson S. Floyd became the tenth president
of Washington State University on May 21,
2007. He previously was president of the fourcampus University of Missouri from 2003 to
2007, and he served as president of Western
Michigan University from 1998 to 2003.
He began his career in 1978 at the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he
held deanships in the Division of Student
Affairs, the General College, and the College
of Arts and Sciences. From 1988 to 1990,
he was assistant vice president for student
services for the UNC system office, where he
helped develop student affairs and academic
affairs policy for the 16-campus system.
From 1990 to 1993, Dr. Floyd filled vice
presidencies at Eastern Washington University
and then was executive director of the
Washington Higher Education Coordinating
Board. From 1995 to 1998, he was executive
vice chancellor of UNC at Chapel Hill.
A native of Henderson, North Carolina, Floyd
holds a bachelor of arts degree in political
science and speech, a master of education
degree in adult education, and a doctor
of philosophy degree in higher and adult
education, all from the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill. Among his other
honors is the 2004 Distinguished Alumnus
Award from the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill.
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stay connected to WSU, your alma mater. You will always be a member
of the loyal Cougar family. It is a privilege and honor to preside at your
commencement. I look forward to shaking your hand and wishing you
well after you receive your diploma cover.
Elson S. Floyd, Ph.D.
President, Washington State University
C e r e m o ni a l
Stole
and
pr e si d e nt ’ s
c h a in
of
office
President’s Ceremonial Stole
Presented to President Elson S. Floyd during
his first commencement ceremony at
Washington State University in fall 2007, the
ceremonial stole signifies the ethnic diversity
the University seeks in all its endeavors and
presents a dynamic visual presentation.
Researched and designed by faculty member
Linda Arthur with contributions from apparel,
merchandising, design, and textiles students,
the stole is made of textiles from locations
including Ecuador, India, Scotland, and Japan.
Many came from the personal collections of
Arthur or her colleagues, some were available
commercially, and four were hand-woven by
fiber artists specifically for the stole.
Master Salish weaver Susan Pavel hand-spun and wove two pieces of traditional
Indian design. Other custom pieces include a Hawaiian hand appliqué by
Charlotte Hughes, an American coverlet sampler by Cynthia Hosek, and
embroidered pieces representing the Nez Perce tradition by Ann MacCormack.
The President’s Chain of Office
During commencement ceremonies and other special occasions, the
president of Washington State University wears the President’s Chain
of Office. The medallion features the WSU shield with Cougar head,
and the links are engraved with the names and dates of service for
each past WSU president, starting with George Lilley, who served
from 1891 to 1892, and ending with V. Lane Rawlins, who served from
2000 to 2007. Blank links allow engraving of names and service years
for future presidents.
The Chain of Office was created at the request of V. Lane Rawlins, who
became president of WSU on June 8, 2000. He wore it for the first time
during his inauguration on March 28, 2001.
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b e st w is h e s f r o m t h e F a c u l t y S e n a t e a n d a d m inistr a ti v e pr o f e ssi o n a l a d v is o r y c o un c i l c h a irs
Dear 2008 graduates,
On this day of celebration, the faculty of Washington State University
wishes to congratulate each of you as you graduate and recognize the
personal accomplishments you have achieved. Commencement is a day
that also recognizes the efforts and support each of you received from your
families and friends.
As you move onto the next phase of your lives, remember to do your
best, keep learning, say thank you, and support your family, friends,
and University. In this venue, it is also important to take a moment to
remember those from our University family that passed away this year.
Best wishes to all of you from all of us, your Cougar colleagues and friends.
Kenneth A. Struckmeyer
Chair, Washington State University
Faculty Senate
Kenneth A. Struckmeyer
Chair, Washington State University Faculty Senate
May 2008
Graduates,
We applaud your achievements. Your determination and efforts are
outstanding. On behalf of the administrative and professional staff I
congratulate you on your success at Washington State University. It has
been a pleasure for us to assist your efforts and to see you graduate.
For some of us, this day is extra special because we have had the
opportunity to be your moms and dads away from home. Like your
parents, we are proud of you.
With graduation, you take your place among Cougar alumni and have the
opportunity to add to the success of those who graduated before you. Your
training and experiences at WSU have prepared you to embark on your
next challenge.
Francis Benjamin
Chair, Administrative
Professional Advisory Council
I wish each of you success in your future endeavors, and when you come
back to visit WSU make sure you stop in and tell the staff hello.
Francis Benjamin
Chair, Administrative Professional Advisory Council
May 2008
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G r e e tings
from
the
ASWSU
and
GPSA
P r e si d e nts
Your day is here!
On behalf of the undergraduate students of Washington State University,
congratulations! For years you have been working very hard for today.
Pride and a sense of achievement overwhelm me as I see that you are
ready for life’s next adventure. Because of what you learned here, I expect
nothing but success for each and every one of you. You came to WSU as
an individual. But you are leaving here as members of the Cougar Family.
This family is as unique and special as you.
While looking toward the future, it is natural to reflect on the past and
the events that took place between arriving at WSU and today’s graduation.
You have made friends who will last a lifetime, made life-changing
decisions, and, most importantly, learned about yourselves.
Kasey Webster
President, Associated Students of
Washington State University
I wish you well for the future and leave you with two words that have and
will always be near and dear to your hearts…Go Cougs!
Kasey Webster
President, Associated Students
of Washington State University
May 2008
Dear graduates,
Congratulations on concluding your studies at Washington State
University. This day we acknowledge all of your hard work and celebrate
your achievements. You, and those who have supported you, should be
extremely proud.
Upon this momentous achievement, you have joined the ranks of a
world-class group of students who have the honor and pride to call
themselves graduates of WSU. I hope that your time spent here as a Cougar
will be remembered as one of the most meaningful and rewarding times in
your life.
I am pleased to join with your family and friends in extending
Manpreet Chahal
President, Graduate and
Professional Student Association
congratulations and wishing you the very best in all of your future
endeavors.
Go Cougs!
Manpreet Chahal
President, Graduate and
Professional Student Association
May 2008
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8:00 a.m.
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
College of Engineering and Architecture • College of Pharmacy
College of Sciences • College of Veterinary Medicine
Processional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington State University Wind Symphony
Tim Robblee, Director of Bands, School of Music and Theatre Arts, conducting
Mace Bearer and Honor Guards
Faculty Senate Chair, and ASWSU and GPSA Presidents
Vice Provosts and Designated Faculty
Highlight Students
Hooding Faculty
Candidates for Advanced
and Professional Degrees
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees and Faculty
College Flags
President’s Platform Party
Regents of the University, Honored Guests,
College Deans, Vice Presidents,
Provost, President
Honors Hall
Posting of Colors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joint WSU/UI ROTC Color Guard
The National Anthem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie Anne Wieck, Associate Professor
School of Music and Theatre Arts
Greetings and Introductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elson S. Floyd, President
Robert Bates, Provost and Executive Vice President
Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manpreet Chahal, President
Graduate and Professional Students Association
Kasey Webster, President
Associated Students of WSU
Senior Gift Presentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erica Martin
Annual Giving, WSU Foundation
Student Highlight Recognition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provost Bates
Recognition of Honor Societies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provost Bates
Commencement Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rajiv J. Shah
Director for Agricultural Development, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Commissioning of ROTC Officer Candidates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W. Scott Ryder, Captain
U.S. Navy, Department of Naval Science
Advanced and Professional Degrees
Baccalaureate Degrees
Alumni Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Albert Powell, President
Alumni Association
Alma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Led by Christopher Akers, Senior
Vocal Performance Major, School of Music and Theatre Arts
Recessional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington State University Wind Symphony
SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS AND FRIENDS:
Professional photographers will photograph all candidates as they receive their diploma covers from the deans. A proof will be mailed to each graduate, and additional photos may be purchased at reasonable rates. Parents and friends of the graduates are asked to remain in their seats during the ceremonies.
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11:30 a.m.
Highlight Students
Hooding Faculty
College Flag
Provost, President
Thompson Hall
Robert C. Bates, Provost and Executive Vice President
Senior Gift Presentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kris Peterson
Commencement Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LeRoy Ashby, Regents Professor and
Claudius O. and Mary W. Johnson Distinguished Professor of History
Alumni Association
Professional photographers will photograph all candidates as they receive their diploma covers from the deans. A proof will be mailed to each graduate,
and additional photos may be purchased at reasonable rates. Parents and friends of the graduates are asked to remain in their seats during the ceremonies.
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3:00 p.m.
College of Business • College of Education • Intercollegiate College of Nursing
Highlight Students
Hooding Faculty
College Flags
Provost, President
Bryan Hall Clock Tower
Robert C. Bates, Provost and Executive Vice President
Senior Gift Presentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abby Sherwood
Commencement Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Vander Ark
President, X PRIZE Foundation
Alumni Association
Professional photographers will photograph all candidates as they receive their diploma covers from the deans. A proof will be mailed to each graduate, and additional photos may be purchased at reasonable rates. Parents and friends of the graduates are asked to remain in their seats during the ceremonies.
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Board
of
R e g e nts ,
E x e c uti v e
O f f i c e rs ,
Academic
d e a ns ,
and
c a m pus
c h a n c e l l o rs
Board of Regents
Christine Gregoire
Governor of the State of Washington
Advisory Member Ex Officio
Connie Niva
Chair of the Board
Francois X. Forgette
Vice Chair of the Board
Kenneth Alhadeff
Past Chair of the Board
Scott Carson
Member
V. Rafael Stone
Member
Harold Cochran
Member
Michael C. Worthy
Member
Elizabeth Cowles
Member
Elson S. Floyd
Secretary
William Gordon
Student Regent
Gregory P. Royer
Treasurer
Laura Jennings
Member
Executive Officers
Elson S. Floyd
President
Robert C. Bates
Provost and Executive Vice President
John Fraire
Vice President,
Enrollment Management
John Gardner
Vice President,
Economic Development and Extension
Howard Grimes
Vice President, Research
Joan King
Executive Director,
Budget and Planning
Viji Murali
Vice President, Information Services
and Chief Information Officer
Tim Pavish
Interim Vice President,
University Relations
Executive Director,
Alumni Relations
Gregory P. Royer
Vice President, Business and Finance
James M. Sterk
Athletics Director
Michael Tate
Vice President, Student Affairs,
Equity and Diversity
Brenda Wilson-Hale
Vice President,
University Development
Academic Deans
Warwick M. Bayly
Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
Howard Grimes
Dean, Graduate School
Daniel J. Bernardo
Dean, College of Agricultural, Human,
and Natural Resource Sciences
Michael Griswold
Dean, College of Sciences
Patricia Butterfield
Dean, College of Nursing
Candis Claiborn
Dean, College of Engineering
and Architecture
Muriel Oaks
Dean, Center for Distance and
Professional Education
Eric Spangenberg
Dean, College of Business
James P. Kehrer
Dean, College of Pharmacy
Jay Starratt
Dean of Libraries
Erich Lear
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Libby Walker
Interim Dean,
University Honors College
Judy N. Mitchell
Dean, College of Education
Linda Kirk Fox
Dean and Director, Extension
Campus Chancellors
Vicky L. Carwein
Chancellor, WSU Tri-Cities
Harold A. Dengerink
Chancellor, WSU Vancouver
Brian Pitcher
Chancellor, WSU Spokane
Vice Provost, Health Sciences
Effective as of March 1, 2008
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ACADEM I C
regalia
ACADEMIC REGALIA
Academic dress arose through evolution and modification of the robes worn
by medieval students, who were usually clerics in the cathedral schools and
monasteries established by the church. As early as 1321, a medieval statute
required that all doctors, licentiates, and bachelors wear academic gowns and
hoods. Gowns were necessary for warmth in the unheated medieval buildings, and hoods may have been designed to cover tonsured heads. Today,
immediately after receiving a charter, new institutions adopt a distinctive design
for academic attire expressive of their individuality.
The committee of the American
Council on Education, in its “Academic Costume Code,” states the
following:
For all academic purposes—
including trimming of doctor’s gowns, edging of hoods,
and tassels of caps—the colors
associated with the different
On May 26, 1895, a group of institutional representatives met at Columbia
University to establish a uniform code for academic attire in this country.
The approved academic attire is composed of a cap, gown, and hood. The
basic article of the attire is the gown, which is usually black in color for all
degrees. The basic design for gowns is similar for all degrees; minor variations in
fullness and length of sleeves and trimming are indicative of degree levels.
Cotton-poplin fabric is used for the bachelor’s and master’s gown, and ribbed
rayon or silk is reserved for the doctor’s gown.
The hood has become the colorful standard-bearer of academic symbolism.
By examining the hood, an informed observer should be able to identify the
degree level, the academic field of study in which the degree was earned, and
the institution that conferred the degree. The hood is made of the same material as the gown. Hood length varies according to degree: bachelor’s—three feet,
master’s—three and a half feet, and doctor’s—four feet. The color or colors of
the hood lining indicate the institution that conferred the degree (crimson and
gray for WSU). The hood is trimmed or edged in a border of velvet either two,
three, or five inches in width for the respective degrees. The border color represents the faculty or field of study in which the degree was awarded. At WSU,
bachelor’s degree candidates do not wear hoods.
subjects are as follows:
Agriculture: Maize
Architecture: Blue Violet
Arts, Letters, Humanities: White
Commerce, Accountancy,
Business: Drab
Dentistry: Lilac
Economics: Copper
Education: Light Blue
Engineering: Orange
Fine Arts: Brown
Forestry: Russet
Home Economics: Maroon
Journalism: Crimson
Law: Purple
Library Science: Lemon
Medicine: Green
Music: Pink
Nursing: Apricot
The approved cap of the academic costume is the mortarboard or Oxford cap—a
stiff board nine inches square, usually covered in cotton poplin, Russell cord,
or spun rayon, placed on a soft cap made of the same material and joined in a
pointed design in front and back. The front of the cap is shorter than the back,
but the color is always that of the gown and uniformly black for the four-year
degrees. Soft, square-topped caps are permissible for women. The use of velvet
has been reserved for the cap for the doctor’s degree. A silk cord with a tassel
made of many threads is attached to a button in the center of the board. The
cord’s and tassel’s length may vary with the degree of the wearer. The tassel
and cord may be black for any degree, but a gold metallic cord and tassel have
been approved for the doctor’s cap. The tassel may reflect the color of the field
of study in which the degree was earned, and a few institutions use tassels of
varied colors to indicate academic honors.
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Oratory (Speech): Silver Gray
Pharmacy: Olive Green
Philosophy: Dark Blue
Physical Education: Sage Green
Public Administration,
including Foreign Service:
Peacock Blue
Public Health: Salmon Pink
Science: Golden Yellow
Social Work: Citron
Theology: Scarlet
Veterinary Medicine: Gray
C o m m e n c e m e nt
officials
and
Staff
Commencement Officials and Staff
Cpt. William Babbitt
U.S. Air Force
Tim Marsh
University Relations
Steve Barke
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
Muriel Oaks
Council of Deans Representative, Presidential Committee
Karlene Beaumont
University Events
Cheryl Oliver
Business
Cpt. William Beauter
U.S. Air Force
Arlene Parkay
Liberal Arts
Becky Bitter
Registrar’s Office
Douglas Pierce
Education
Chris Boyan
Parking and Transportation Services
Julia A. Pomerenk
University Registrar, Chair of Presidential Committee
Sandi Brabb
Neuroscience (Veterinary Medicine)
Nelda Richard
Engineering and Architecture
Debbie Brood
Business
Renae Richter
Nursing—Spokane
Lynn Buckley
Education
Cdr. George Rissky
U.S. Navy (University of Idaho)
Manpreet Chahal
GPSA President
Jenny Saligumba-Graham
Graduate School
Jeanne Dahmen
Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
Patrick Starr
Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum
Steven Davis
R. Craig Stephens
Distance Degree Programs
Russ Driver
Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum
David Turnbull
Music and Theatre Arts
Ginger Druffel
Office of the President
Manoranjan Valipuram
Faculty Representative, Presidential Committee
Theresa Hanford
Pictureman Inc.
Ken Vreeland
Provost’s Office Representative, Presidential Committee
Teri Hansen
Commencement Coordinator, Registrar’s Office
Chris Waiting
Production and Operations–TV
Jim Huggins
Pictureman Inc.
Kari Watson
Bridgette Johnson
Parking and Transportation Services
Kasey Webster
ASWSU President
Lorrayne Johnson
Matt Zimmerman
Maya Lessov
James Zuba
Alumni Relations
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COMME N CEME N T
2008
COMMENCEMENT 2008
Washington State University, on the occasion
of its 112th annual spring Commencement,
cordially welcomes all those who have come to
the Pullman campus to share in ceremonies
honoring the graduating class of 2008. To class
members, the Class of 2008, the University extends
sincere congratulations.
WSU enrolls 24,396 students statewide. This includes
17,342 undergraduates and 2,771 graduate and
professional students in Pullman or through distance education. Another 4,984 undergraduate,
graduate, and professional students are enrolled
at campuses in Spokane, the Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Some students are enrolled at more than
one campus.
Commencement is the special occasion that provides
public recognition of students’ academic achievements. The transcript is the official document certifying
the successful completion of specific academic
requirements. The diploma is mailed after the
ceremony.
The first WSU Commencement, held June 24,
1897, recognized eight students being advanced to
degrees—three in engineering, one in biology, two in
economics, and two in English. This followed a leg-
The names of the degree recipients are called in random order
as they approach the podium. Students will be viewed on big
screens via video as they receive their diploma covers. Closed
Captioning will be used.
Appearance of a name in this program is presumptive
evidence of graduation and graduation honors, but it must
not in any sense be regarded as conclusive. Notation on the
islative act in 1895 empowering the college to grant
the usual academic and honorary degrees and issue
diplomas.1 With the construction of Bryan Hall in
1909, Commencement moved to the well-equipped
Bryan Auditorium. Enrollment and the number
of degree candidates increased over the years, and
Commencement moved to Bohler Gymnasium following its construction in 1928. Following World
War II and the burgeoning enrollment created by
the return of students receiving veterans’ benefits
(G.I. Bill), Commencement was moved outdoors to
Rogers Field in the football stadium (1949-1973).
Because it was always possible that inclement
weather would disrupt the ceremonies, it was necessary to duplicate arrangements in Bohler Gymnasium. However, only twice in those years—1954
and 1963—was it necessary to move the outdoor
ceremony indoors. In 1973, with the completion of
Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, Commencement
moved indoors permanently.
In 1986, the University’s Commencement Committee recommended decentralizing Commencement
to make the event more personal for graduating
students. The WSU administration approved, and
from 1986 through 1996, an All-University Commencement Assembly was held in the coliseum,
and individual college ceremonies took place in
the coliseum, Bohler Gymnasium, Bryan Auditorium, Compton Union Building Ballroom, and
Hollingbery Fieldhouse. Beginning with the 100th
Commencement in May 1996, the college ceremony
times were changed to allow some to precede the
All-University Assembly. In 1998, due in part to
construction in Bohler, the administration approved
a Commencement Committee recommendation
to hold two ceremonies. Starting in 2000, a threeceremony format (two ceremonies in the morning
and one in the afternoon) was instituted. There was
university transcript remains the official testimony of degree
possession.
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Historical Sketch of the State College of Washington,
1890-1925, by E. A. Bryan
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a historic Commencement change during the 20012002 academic year. For the first time, WSU held two
Commencements, one during fall semester (December 15, 2001) and the other during spring semester
(May 11, 2002). WSU President V. Lane Rawlins
presided over both in Beasley Performing Arts
Coliseum.
For spring commencement 2008, there will also be
three ceremonies, one each beginning at 8:00 a.m.,
U N I VE R S I T Y
MACE
11:30 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. Presiding at the ceremonies
will be Elson S. Floyd, who became Washington State
University’s tenth president on May 21, 2007. Immediately before coming to WSU, Floyd was president
of the University of Missouri. He succeeded President V. Lane Rawlins. This will be President Floyd’s
first spring commencement at WSU. He presided at
WSU’s fall commencement here in Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum on December 8, 2007.
THE UNIVERSITY MACE
The University Mace, a traditional symbol of authority,
will lead the faculty march today. The mace is carried by
the chair of the Faculty Senate with an honor guard consisting of the presidents of the undergraduate and graduate
and professional student associations. Ken Struckmeyer
carries it today, accompanied by Kasey Webster, president
of the Associated Students of WSU, and Manpreet Chahal,
president of the Graduate and Professional Student Association of WSU.
The two-foot-long, nine-pound scepter is cast in silver
and bronze and features a globe atop a laurel branch,
wrapped in a silver ribbon and inscribed “Washington
State University.” According to designer and craftsman
Tim Doebler of WSU’s Department of Fine Arts, “the globe
represents the universality of education and the quest for
knowledge. Laurel crowns were presented to academicians
by the ancient Greeks.”
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W a s h ingt o n
State
U ni v e rsit y
Hig h l ig h ts ,
2004–2008
Washington State University Highlights, 2004–2008
2004
2005
• WSU’s renowned Edward R. Murrow School
of Communication is strengthened by the
opening of a 24,000-square-foot building addition, which includes research and teaching
labs, TV news studio, faculty offices, and
an auditorium.
• A bronze memorial was dedicated in the Holland Library atrium honoring Ricardo Sánchez,
celebrated Chicano poet. He was a WSU professor of creative writing and Chicano studies
from 1991 until his death in 1995.
• The Washington State University College of
Veterinary Medicine is granted seven years of
continued full accreditation by the American
Veterinary Medical Association’s Council on
Education. It is the highest level of accreditation any veterinary college can attain.
• Peter Jennings, ABC-TV news anchor and
senior editor, delivered an address and was
presented the Edward R. Murrow Award for
Lifetime Achievement in Broadcasting during
WSU’s 30th Edward R. Murrow Symposium.
• A test developed at WSU is used to diagnose
the nation’s first case of “mad cow” disease.
Credited with the development are researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Agricultural Research Service at WSU and
those from WSU’s Department of Veterinary
Microbiology and Pathology.
• In basketball, WSU Cougar men—coached
by Dick Bennett—and women—coached
by Sherri Murrell—compete in respective
Pac-10 tournaments, but lose in the opening
round.
• A memorial was held for Army National
Guard Sgt. Damien Thai Ficek, WSU
student, killed in action in Baghdad,
Iraq, December 30, 2004.
• WSU students received many awards
on “College Day” at the 2005 Lionel
Hampton Jazz Festival held at the University of Idaho in Moscow.
• Early in the year, students, faculty,
and staff participated in relief efforts
for Asian countries struck by a tsunami.
Later in the year, efforts took place
for victims of two hurricanes that
hit the U.S. Gulf Coast. WSU admitted some students displaced by the
hurricanes and more than 7,000 Backpacks for Hope—filled with school
supplies, books, and other items—were
collected for school students in the affected areas.
• WSU student Danielle Fisher, age 20,
became the youngest person in history
to conquer the highest mountain on
each of the seven continents. She was
the youngest American to stand atop
Mount Everest.
• A solar home constructed on campus in Pullman by WSU engineering
and architecture students was part
of the U.S. Department of Energy’s
Solar Decathlon competition in Washington, D.C.
• Good Night, and Good Luck, a new
motion picture, depicted the journalistic challenge of WSU alum-
nus Edward R. Murrow taking on
U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy and
the House Un-American Activities Committee in the 1950s. Murrow’s legacy
continues in the WSU Edward R. Murrow School of Communication and the
Murrow Symposium.
• WSU Regents named the new library
adjacent to Holland Library in honor
of W. Glenn Terrell, former WSU president. WSU President V. Lane Rawlins
said the naming of the new library,
which opened in 1994, was suitable
acknowledgement of Terrell’s love of
learning and his close connections with
students. The Terrell Friendship Mall on
campus also honors Terrell, who served
from 1967 to 1985.
• Work by WSU molecular biologist Michael K. Skinner and his research team
was chosen as one of the top 100 science stories of 2005 by Discover magazine. The researchers found that exposing fetal rats to environmental toxins
can affect their sexual development
in a way that shows up in subsequent
generations as well. The mechanism
was an epigenetic one, rather than a
DNA mutation.
• Glenn Johnson celebrated his 25th
year as the public address “Voice of
the Cougars” for WSU football and
men’s basketball. He is a member of
the WSU Murrow School of Communication faculty.
Thompson Hall and Murrow School of Communication Addition
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U ni v e rsit y
2006
2007
• The College of Business and Economics
was renamed the College of Business by
the WSU Regents. Changing the name
reflects the impact of business on society
and the environment at the state, national,
and global levels. It also recognizes that,
in 2005, the WSU College of Agricultural,
Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
became the academic home of the new
School of Economic Sciences.
• Elson S. Floyd took office May 21 as the
10th president of Washington State University. Previously, he was president of
the University of Missouri. He succeeded
V. Lane Rawlins, who retired from the
presidency, but remained on the WSU
faculty and is serving as interim director
of the William D. Ruckelshaus Center, a
joint enterprise of WSU and the University
of Washington.
• In the 2005–2006 academic year, the
WSU Cougars had a football and men’s
basketball “sweep” of the rival University of
Washington Huskies. In fall 2005, WSU beat
the UW in the annual Apple Cup football
game. In the winter of 2006, the Cougars
beat the Huskies in both basketball games.
The last time the Cougars had such an
academic year “sweep” of the Huskies was
1968–1969.
• In research, a WSU team of physicists successfully completed the first experiments
using the nation’s premiere synchrotron
X-ray facility to detect shock wave-induced changes in a crystalline material.
• Soon after the WSU spring 2006 commencement in May, the Compton Union
Building closed for two years of renovation.
It will reopen in fall 2008. Many offices
previously located in the CUB are housed in
temporary locations across campus during
the remodeling. The CUB originally opened
in 1952.
• Carnegie Classification of Institutions
of Higher Education ranks WSU as one
of 94 public and private research institutions nationwide with very high research
activity. Carnegie’s recognition brings
attention to WSU research and doctoral
educational programs.
• Dr. Guy Palmer, a veterinary pathologist
at Washington State University’s College
of Veterinary Medicine, was elected to
membership in the National Academy
of Science’s Institute of Medicine (IOM).
Election to this prestigious body is one of
the highest honors for those in biomedical
research and human health care.
• WSU Regents renamed two Pullman
campus buildings. Wilson Hall became
Wilson-Short Hall, honoring James F.
Short Jr., influential sociology professor,
now emeritus. This building was first
named for James Wilson, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture from 1897 to 1913.
The Plant Biosciences Facility I became
the Orville A. Vogel Plant Biosciences
Building, named for one of WSU’s great
agricultural researchers.
• Work continued on major projects on
campus in Pullman, including extensive
renovation of the Compton Union Building (CUB) and Martin Stadium, home of
WSU Cougar football. Another project was
transforming the 9-hole WSU Golf Course
into WSU’s Palouse Ridge Golf Club
featuring a new 18-hole championship
course and practice facility.
• Testing of an emergency siren and public
announcement system on the Pullman
campus took place. The system was created to alert and provide information to
students, faculty, and staff in the event of
a campus-wide emergency.
Hig h l ig h ts ,
2004–2008
2008
• Scientific American named WSU reproductive biologist Patricia A. Hunt one of the top
50 researchers in the world. Her research
shows a potential threat to human health
posed by bisphenol A (BPA), a component
of the polycarbonate plastics used to make
food and beverage containers.
• Named for WSU’s illustrious graduate Edward R. Murrow, the University’s Murrow
School of Communication has started the
process to become a stand-alone college.
It is now part of the College of Liberal Arts.
The decision to elevate the school will allow
it to fulfill its potential as a center of excellence for WSU.
• Provost and Executive Vice President Robert
Bates, a WSU graduate who has served as
WSU’s academic leader for six years, will
step down from the position on July 1.
He will then serve as a consultant to the
president on academic issues.
• In April, pop music icon Elton John performed in two WSU Mom’s Weekend concerts at Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum.
• Work continued on the Compton Union
Building and on Martin Stadium. After being closed two years, the CUB will reopen
in fall 2008. In fall 2008, fans will enjoy the
stadium’s new amenities and look.
• Starting at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 31,
and continuing through Friday, February 1,
Washington State University in Pullman was
closed because of safety concerns caused
by winter weather on the Pullman campus
and in the surrounding area.
• On May 3, 2008, one of the best groups of
students ever in the history of Washington
State University graduated during the 112th
annual spring commencement ceremony in
Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum.
• For the first time since the 1993–1994
season, the WSU Men’s Cougar basketball
team, coached by Tony Bennett, made
the NCAA national basketball tournament
in Sacramento, California. WSU finished
second in the Pac-10 Conference and had
a 26-8 season record. Tony Bennett, who
won numerous Coach of the Year honors,
succeeded his father, Dick Bennett, who
coached the Cougars for three seasons.
• During a national college football telecast
on January 1, WSU’s Butch the Cougar
was announced as the Capital One Mascot of the Year. Butch edged Testudo,
the University of Maryland mascot, in the
championship round.
Victory Bell, Lewis Alumni Centre
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sp e a k e rs
Rajiv J. Shah, M.D.
Director for Agricultural
Development
The Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation
8:00 a.m. Ceremony
Dr. Shah manages global programs to improve agricultural productivity in order to
reduce extreme poverty and hunger throughout the developing world. He previously
served as the director of strategic opportunities, where his work resulted in the
foundation’s recent launch of a Global Development Program, and as the foundation’s
senior economist. In that role, he helped develop the foundation’s global health strategy
and manage the $1.5 billion vaccine fund—an effort referred to by Bill and Melinda
Gates as their best investment. He proposed and helped launch the International
Finance Facility for Immunization, which will issue immunization bonds, backed by
donor governments, to raise an additional $4 billion for vaccinating poor children
throughout the world. The World Health Organization estimates this initiative will
save the lives of 5 million children through the next decade. A New York Times editorial
described the effort as “a clever way to reduce the burden of costly diseases now and
save money in the future.”
Dr. Shah previously worked as a health care policy advisor on the Gore 2000
presidential campaign. He has served as a member of Pennsylvania Governor
Ed Rendell’s Transition Committee on Health and Philadelphia Mayor John Street’s
New Centuries Committee. Previously, he cofounded a health care consulting firm
called Health Systems Analytics, worked at the World Health Organization, and worked
as a policy aide in the British Parliament.
In 1995, Dr. Shah cofounded Project IMPACT—an award-winning national nonprofit
service organization—to get South Asian Americans more involved in community
service and political activism. Currently, Raj serves on the boards of the Alliance for
a Green Revolution in Africa, the Seattle Community College District, and the Seattle
Public Library.
Dr. Shah earned a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School
and a master of science degree in health economics at the Wharton School of Business.
He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the London School of Economics
and has published articles on health policy and global development.
LeRoy Ashby joined the Washington State University faculty in 1972. He officially
retires this month after 42 years of cumulative teaching service. During his tenure at
WSU, Ashby was the first recipient of the WSU President’s Faculty Excellence Award
for Instruction in 1983 and was twice honored as CASE Professor of the Year for the
state of Washington, in 1990 and in 1993. In 1992 he was chosen to deliver WSU’s
Distinguished Faculty Lecture and in 1996 earned the WSU College of Liberal Arts
Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award. Most recently, Ashby received the WSU
President’s Award for Lifetime Service, presented by President Elson S. Floyd during the
University’s Showcase 2008 banquet in March.
LeRoy Ashby
Regents Professor and
Claudius O. and
Mary W. Johnson
Distinguished Professor
of History
Recipient of the 2008
President’s Award for
Lifetime Service
11:30 a.m. Ceremony
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Ashby’s undergraduate classes in contemporary culture and twentieth-century American
history have been among the most popular electives on campus for the past 30 years.
In nominating him for the professor of the year award, former WSU President Glenn
Terrell wrote that Ashby was “one of the finest teachers of undergraduates I have
ever known.” The enthusiasm of his undergraduate students is exceeded only by the
appreciation of his many graduate students.
Ashby has also earned a national reputation as a twentieth-century historian. His
most recent book, With Amusement for All: A History of American Popular Culture since
1830 (University Press of Kentucky 2006), which makes the case that popular culture
C o m m e n c e m e nt
sp e a k e rs
reflects, reinforces, and shapes American values, earned a starred citation in Library
Journal. “No single author has tackled popular culture with so much breadth and
depth and managed to strike a balance between the popular and scholarly approaches.
Ashby’s absorbing and hugely informative study will appeal to a wide audience. Highly
recommended,” the journal noted.
His six published books include Fighting the Odds: The Life of Senator Frank Church
(WSU Press 1994), which won the Evans Prize for the best biography of a Westerner,
and Endangered Children: Dependency, Neglect, and Abuse in American History (Twayne
Pub. 1997), named an Outstanding Academic Book by Choice.
Ashby holds an associate’s degree from Mesa College, where he was named
Distinguished Alumnus in 2007, a bachelor’s degree from Adams State College, a
master’s degree from the University of Wyoming, and a doctoral degree from the
University of Maryland. Before moving to Pullman, Ashby taught history at the
University of Bridgeport and at Illinois State University.
Tom Vander Ark is president of the X PRIZE Foundation, an educational nonprofit prize
institute whose mission is to create radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity
by offering multi-million dollar awards for breakthrough innovations that benefit
humanity in the areas of space exploration, medicine, healthcare, energy production
and consumption, education, the automotive industry, and genomics.
As executive director of education for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Vander
Ark developed and implemented more than $3.5 billion in scholarship and grant
programs to improve education throughout the United States.
Tom Vander Ark
President
X PRIZE Foundation
3:00 p.m. Ceremony
Prior to his role with the Gates Foundation, Vander Ark served as superintendent of
one of Washington’s largest school districts that has been recognized for narrowing
the achievement gap and reducing administrative cost. Vander Ark also has extensive
experience in the private sector as a senior executive for a start-up retail chain that
achieved $5 billion in revenue and also has management and consulting experience in
energy, telecommunications, and business formation.
Vander Ark has a master of business administration degree in energy finance from the
University of Denver and a bachelor of science degree in mineral engineering from the
Colorado School of Mines.
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Candidates for Advanced and Professional Degrees
Center photo: College Hall
Candidates
for
advanced
d e gr e e s
Candidates for Advanced Degrees
The Graduate School
The following candidates
will be presented by Vice
President of Research and
Dean of the Graduate School
Howard Grimes.
DOCTOR OF
EDUCATION
Mark T. Connelly
Kelso
B.A., Eastern Washington
University
M.Ed., City University
Thesis: The Cultivation
and Manifestation of Trust
in Elementary Schools.
Major Advisor: Paul
Goldman
Synthia Lee Parish-Duehn
Wenatchee
B.A., M.Ed., Central
Washington University
Thesis: Purposeful Cultural
Change at an Alternative
High School: A Case Study.
Major Advisor: Gail
Furman
Milton Lang
Riverside, California
B.A., California State
University, Chico
M.A., Washington State
University
Thesis: Fundraising for
Diversity Initiatives: A
Multi Case Study of Five
Universities.
Major Advisor: Forrest
Parkay
Karen Jane Lehman
Battle Ground
B.A., M.A., Pacific
University
Thesis: The IEP Process:
Parent Perceptions.
Major Advisor: Paul
Goldman
Shiron Velyvette Patterson
Phoenix, Arizona
B.S., Langston University
M.A., Michigan State
University
Thesis: College Bound
African American Youth
Perceptions of Historically
Black Colleges and
Universities (HBSUs) and
Predominately White
Institutions (PWIs).
Major Advisor: Paula
Groves-Price
Sara D. Paul
Woodland
B.A., Saint Martin’s
University
Ed.M., Washington State
University
Thesis: Autism:
Organizational and
Leadership Challenges for
Schools.
Major Advisor: Paul
Goldman
David Raymond Peck
Pasco
B.A., M.A., Brigham Young
University
Thesis: New Teacher
Experiences in Small Rural
Washington Schools.
Major Advisor: Gail
Furman
Russell J. Richardson
Spokane
B.S., University of
Montana-Western
M.A., California State
University, Fresno
Thesis: Defining and
Assessing Academic
Advising for Athletic
Training Education
Programs.
Major Advisor: Gordon
Gates
Lloy McCauley Schaaf
Arlington
B.A., M.A., Seattle
University
Thesis: Superintendents
as Instructional Leaders:
What They Do, Now and
Why.
Major Advisor: Paul
Goldman
Patricia J. Valdez-Zontek
LaJara, Colorado
B.A., M.A., Adams State
College of Colorado
Thesis: Bridging the
Knowledge Gap for
Teachers of English
Language Learners.
Major Advisor: Forrest
Parkay
Millie Watkins
Wenatchee
A.B., Southern Nazarene
University
M.Ed., Eastern
Thesis: The Role of
Autonomy in Teacher
Professional Communities.
Gates
DOCTOR OF
PHILOSOPHY
AMERICAN STUDIES
Lori A. Saffin
Cincinnati, Ohio
B.A., Ohio University
M.A., University of
Cincinnati
Thesis: Bodies that
(Don’t) Matter: Systems
of Gender Regulation and
Institutions of Violence
Against Transgender
Persons: A Queer/Critical
Race Feminist Critique.
Major Advisor: Linda
Heidenreich
ANIMAL SCIENCES
Kristen M. Brennan
Belle Mead, New Jersey
B.S., M.S., University of
Massachusetts at Amherst
Thesis: Factors Influencing
Energy Expenditure and
Reactive Oxygen Species
(ROS) Generation in Beef
Cattle.
Major Advisor: Kristen
Johnson
Liang-Yu Louie Chen
Taipei, Taiwan
B.S., Chinese Culture
University
M.S., National Cheng
Kung University
Thesis: Testosterone
Regulation of
Spermatogonial Stem Cell
Homeostasis in Adult Mice
Testis.
Major Advisor: Derek J.
McLean
2008
ANTHROPOLOGY
Ian Buvit
Ashland, Oregon
B.S., Southern Oregon
University
M.A., Texas A & M
University
Thesis: Landscape
Evolution and Culture
Change in the
Southwestern Transbaikal,
Russia.
Major Advisor: Robert A.
Ackerman
Neal Andrew Endacott
Lincoln, Nebraska
B.A., University of
Montana
M.S., University of
Wisconsin-Madison
University
Thesis: The
Zooarchaeology of Lime
Hills Cave, Southwest
Alaska.
Major Advisor: Robert
Ackerman
Jason M. Fancher
B.A., B.A., Humboldt State
University
University
Thesis: An
Ethnoarchaelogical
Analysis of Small Prey
Assemblages Produced
by Forest Foragers of the
Central African Republic.
Major Advisor: Karen D.
Lupo
Judson Byrd Finley
Cody, Wyoming
B.A., University of
Wyoming
University
Thesis: Rockshelter
Formation Processes,
Environmental Change,
and Hunter-Gatherer
Lifeways in the Bighorn
Mountains, Wyoming.
Major Advisor: Gary A.
Huckleberry
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Candidates
for
advanced
Jeffrey Thomas Rasic
Berea, Ohio
B.A., Wake Forest
University
University
Thesis: Paleoalaskan
Adaptive Strategies Viewed
from Northwestern Alaska.
Major Advisor: William
Adrefsky, Jr.
Michael G. Spitzer
Fort Collins, Colorado
B.A., Fort Lewis College
A.M., Colorado State
University
Thesis: Understanding
Communication
Networks through a
Theoretical Nonlinear Fit
to the Accumulation of
Modifications.
Major Advisor: Timothy A.
Kohler
Ming-Kuo Wu
Penghu, Taiwan
B.A., M.A., Western
Thesis: The Jakata Tales
of the Mogao Caves,
China in Anthropological
Perspective.
Major Advisor: John
Bodley
BIOCHEMISTRY
Mahmoud Ahmad Alfaqih
Amman, Jordan
B.D.S., University of
Jordan
Thesis: Mapping and
Evolution of Candidate
Sex Determining LOCI,
Sex Chromosomes and
Sex Linked Sequences in
Rainbow and Cutthroat
Trout.
Major Advisor: Gary
Thorgaard
Isaac Forquer
Canton, Ohio
B.S., M.S., Wright State
University
Thesis: Understanding
and Applications of
Superoxide Production by
Mitochondria.
Major Advisor: David
Kramer
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BOTANY
John Robert Clark
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati
Thesis: Phylogeny,
Ancestral Range
Reconstruction, and Partial
Taxonomic Revision of
Cyrtandra (Gesneriaceae).
Major Advisor: Eric
Roalson
Justin Joe Foster
Moses Lake
B.S., Western Washington
University
Thesis: Analysis of LHT
Amino Acid Transporters
from Arabidopsis Thaliana.
Major Advisor: Mechthild
Tegeder
Joonho Park
Seoul, Korea
B.Ag., M.S., Korea
University
M.S., Washington State
University
Thesis: Spatial
Development
of Cytoplasmic
Compartments for Single
Cell C4 Photosynthesis,
and Mechanisms of
Tolerance to Salinity, in
Bienertia Sinuspersici.
Major Advisor: Gerald
Edwards
Paul A. Rabie
St. Paul, Minnesota
B.A., Hampshire College
M.S., University of
Minnesota
Thesis: Individual
Physiology and Population
Dynamics in Two NonNative Bromus Species.
Major Advisor: R. Alan
Black
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
David G. Berger
Port Angeles
B.S., Washington State
University
Thesis: Essays in Financial
Economics.
Major Advisor: Harry
Turtle
Damon E. Campbell
Post Falls, Idaho
B.S., Lewis-Clark State
College
M.B.A., Washington State
University
Thesis: Diagnosing and
Managing Online B2C
Relationships: Toward a
B2C Relationship Stage
Theory and Empirical
Investigation of an
eCommerce Attraction
Model.
Major Advisor: John Wells
Xiangling Hu
Nanning, China
B.S., Fudan University
M.Mgmt., Tongji
University
University
Thesis: Purchasing,
Inventory Control, Pricing,
and Contract Design
Under Purchasing Price
Uncertainties.
Major Advisor: Charles
Munson
John Mathew
Kochi, India
B.Tech., University of
Calicut
M.S., Colorado State
University
Thesis: Disclosure
Apprehension: The
Influence of Media and
Survey Technique on the
Disclosure of Unethical
Behavior.
Major Advisors: Joseph
Valacich and Mark Fuller
Christopher L. Scott
Eagle, Idaho
B.S., University of Idaho
Thesis: Channel and
Recipient Characteristics:
Effects on Communication
Effectiveness and
Performance.
Major Advisor: Joseph
Valacich
Sanjay Ram Sisodiya
Dublin, California
M.B.A., M.M., The
Pennsylvania State
University
Thesis: The Effect of
Open Innovation on New
Product Development
Success: The Moderation
of Interfirm Relational
Knowledge Stores
and Social Network
Characteristics.
Major Advisor: Jean L.
Johnson
Abhishek Varma
Faridabad, India
B.Com., University of
Delhi
Diploma, Annamalai
University
Thesis: Investing in
the Familiar and the
Unfamiliar.
Major Advisor: John
Nofsinger
Trent R. Wachner
Folsom, California
B.S., California State
University, Sacramento
M.B.A., Golden Gate
University
Thesis: Relationship
Strategies Over the
Customer Relationship
Lifecycle: The Differential
Effect of Individual
Versus Organizational
Relationships.
Major Advisor: Jean L.
Johnson
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Zain Mohammed Al-Houri
Irbid, Jordan
B.S., Jordan University of
Science and Technology
M.S., University of South
Carolina
Thesis: Modifications
on the Existing Design
Parameters to Improve the
Performance of Infiltration
Treatment BMPs in Cold
Climates.
Major Advisor: Michael
Barber
Candidates
William Arnoldo Gacitua
Escobar
Concepcion, Chile
Titulo, Titulo, Magister,
Universidad del Bio Bio
Thesis: Influence of Wood
Species on Properties of
Wood/HDPE Composites.
Wolcott
Doris B. Montecastro
Liliw, Philippines
B.S., M.S., Ateneo de
Manila University
Thesis: Ambient
Air Monitoring of
Hazardous Volatile
Organic Compounds
at Seattle, Washington
Neighborhoods from
2000 to 2005: Trends and
Implicatons.
Major Advisor: Halvor
Westberg
Ying Xie
Shanghai, China
B.E., Shanghai University
M.S., Montana Tech of the
University of Montana
Thesis: Air Quality
Modeling of Chemical
Indicators for Ozone
Sensitivity to Emissions
and to Model Grid
Resolution in the Pacific
Northwest.
Major Advisor: Brian Lamb
Habtamu Melese Zelelew
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
B.Sc., Jimma University
M.Tech., Indian Institute
of Technology, Bombay
Thesis: Simulation of the
Permanent Deformation of
Asphalt Concrete Mixtures
Using Discrete Element
Method (DEM).
Major Advisor: A.T.
Papagiannakis
COMMUNICATION
Lingling Zhang
Donggang City, China
B.A., Beijing University
of Aeronautics and
Astronautics
M.A., University of
International Business and
Economics
Thesis: Television Drama,
Racial Attitudes and Policy
Support: Measures, Effects
and Mechanism.
Major Advisor: Rick
Busselle
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Anuj Ramesh Shah
West Richland
B.E., University of Mumbai
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State
University
Thesis: Improving Remote
Protein Homology
Detection Using
Supervised and SemiSupervised Support Vector
Machines.
Major Advisor: John Miller
Andreas Mikal Stefik
Vancouver
B.S., B.A., Central
University
Thesis: On the Design
of Program Execution
Environments for NonSighted Computer
Programmers.
Major Advisors: Chris
Hundhausen and Robert
Patterson
Travis W. Franklin
Chewelah
B.A., Gonzaga University
University
Thesis: Social Context and
Prosecutorial Charging
Decision: A Multilevel
Analysis of Case- and
County-Level Factors.
Major Advisor: Travis Pratt
Jacinta M. Gau
B.A., Western Washington
University
University
Thesis: Revisiting Broken
Windows: The Effects of
Sociostructural Context
and Trust in Police.
Major Advisor: Travis Pratt
advanced
d e gr e e s
Joshua Paul Berning
Austin, Texas
B.A., Valparaiso University
M.S., University of Idaho
Thesis: Grocery Store
Nutrition Information:
Consumer Preferences and
Behavior.
Major Advisor: Jill J.
McCluskey
Faysal Fahs
Nabatya, Lebanon
B.S., Beirut Arab University
Thesis: Essays in the
Estimation of Systems
of Limited Dependent
Variables with Application
to Demand Systems.
Major Advisor: Ron
Mittelhamer
Armenak Markosyan
Yerevan, Armenia
B.S., Armenian State
Agrarian University
Thesis: Information and
Preferences.
Major Advisor: Jill
McCluskey
CROP SCIENCE
Harvinder Singh Bennypaul
Charlottetown, Canada
B.Sc., M.Sc., Punjab
Agricultural University
Thesis: Genetic Analysis
and Functional Genomic
Tool Development to
Characterize Resistance
Gene Candidates in
Wheat.
Major Advisor: Kulvinder
Gill
Julie Catherine Dawson
Ithaca, New York
B.S., Cornell University
Thesis: Breeding Wheat for
Efficient N Use in LowInput and Organic Systems
in the Pacific Northwest.
Major Advisor: Stephen S.
Jones
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ECONOMICS
Cortney Ann Franklin
Spokane
University
Thesis: Sorority Affiliation,
Rape-Supportive
Environments and the
Institutionalization of
Victimization.
Major Advisor: Leana Allen
Bouffard
Michael Gregory Barnes
Santa Ana, California
B.A., Brigham Young
University
Thesis: Risk Perceptions
and Lifestyle Choices:
Empirical and Theoretical
Findings for Smoking and
Obesity.
Major Advisor: Trent
Smith
2008
for
Michael Paul McCullough
Nampa, Idaho
B.A., Boise State University
University
Thesis: Phase Space
Reconstruction: Methods
in Applied Economics and
Econometrics.
Major Advisor: Thomas L.
Marsh
Sean M. Murphy
Cut Bank, Montana
B.A., M.A., University of
Montana
Thesis: Disease
Management and Latent
Choices.
Major Advisor: Robert
Rosenman
Tamizheniyan
Suyambulingam
Kanyakumari, India
B.Sc., Tamil Nadu
M.Sc., University of
Agricultural Sciences
Thesis: Essays on United
States BSE Outbreaks and
International Trade.
Major Advisor: Thomas
Marsh
SPRING
commencemenT
23
Candidates
for
advanced
Caipang Zhang
Houman, China
B.Econ., Beijing
M.S., State University
of New Jersey, Rutgers
University
Thesis: Analyses of Gluten
Imports and Efficiency
of Pear Marketing and
Banking Industry.
Marsh
EDUCATION
Sara Noel Allen
Snohomish
University
Thesis: The Stanford
Hypnotic Susceptibility
Scale, Form C: Comparison
Data of an American
Indian Sample.
Major Advisor: Arreed
Barabasz
Colin Anderson
Tallahassee, Florida
B.S., B.S., M.S., Florida
Agricultural and
Mechanical University
Thesis: Differential Effects
of the Macro Economy
on Enrollment in Higher
Education.
Major Advisor: Len Foster
Sharon Becker
Spokane
B.A., M.Ed., Whitworth
University
Thesis: Rationality and
Leadership Models:
Using the Work of James
March to Deconstruct and
Review.
Gates
John Harvey Doty
Seattle
B.A., University of
Washington
Thesis: Engineering and
Mathematics Graduate
Fellows Participation
in a Content LiteracyMathematics Literacy
Seminar.
Major Advisor: Gerald H.
Maring
24
2008
SPRING
D e gr e e s
Justin P. Guillory
Lapwai, Idaho
University
University
Thesis: Native American
Student Success and the
Concept of Giving Back: A
Qualitative Study.
Major Advisor: Len Foster
Luke Jones
Kirkland
B.A., M.A., Washington
State University
Thesis: Spirituality and
Undergraduates at a Public
University.
Major Advisor: Gail
Furman
Robert Offei-Kwegyebi
Manteaw
Cape Coast, Ghana
B.A., University of Cape
Coast
M.Sc., London South Bank
University
M.A., Ohio University
Thesis: Education for
Sustainable Development:
An Emergent Discourse for
Multi-Sectoral Learning
and Action Partnership.
Major Advisor: David
Gruenewald
Hillary Merk
Colton
B.A., M.I.T., Washington
State University
Thesis: Community
Building “Makes it Nice for
Everybody”?: Elementary
Teachers’ Understandings
and Practices of Classroom
Management.
Major Advisor: Pam Bettis
Maria Jordana Moscatelli
Yakima
B.A., Georgian Court
College
M.Ed., City University
Thesis: Theory of
Influence: The StudentMentor Teacher
Relationship and the
Influence on the Student
Teacher’s Pegagogical
Identity.
Hayes
Eugene Joseph Schmidt
Bridgeport
B.A., Washington State
University
M.Ed., Central
Thesis: Public School
Responses to Radical Shifts
in Student Demographics:
A Qualitative Case Study.
Major Advisor: Gail
Furman
Jason Allen Sievers
Bonney Lake
B.S., M.A., Washington
State University
Thesis: Student Athletes’
Perceptions of Academic
Support Programs at
Division I Institutions.
Major Advisor: Willie J.
Heggins
Christian Kevin Wuthrich
Moscow, Idaho
Idaho
Thesis: Faculty Service to
Student Affairs.
Major Advisor: Kelly Ward
ELECTRICAL AND
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Parag Upadhyaya
Kathmandu, Nepal
B.S., M.S., Washington
State University
Thesis: A 5 GHz Low
Power and Fast Settling
PLL for Wired and Wireless
Communication.
Major Advisor: Deuk
Hyoun Heo
ENGINEERING SCIENCE
Luz Daniela BermudezAguirre
Puebla, Mexico
B.Sc., M.Sc., Universidad
de las Americas, Puebla
Thesis: Nonthermal
Processing Milk.
Major Advisor: Gustavo V.
Barbosa-Canovas
Hao Chen
Changsha, China
B.E., Hefei University of
Technology
M.S., Chinese Academy of
Sciences
Thesis: Compute
Simulation of Combined
Microwave and Water
Heating Processes for
Packaged Foods Using
Finite Difference Time
Domain Method.
Major Advisor: Juming
Tang
Prabhakar Singh
Bhagalpur, India
B.Tech., Rajendra
M.Tech., Indian Institute
of Technology, Kharagpur
Thesis: Modeling of Tillage
Effects on Hydrological
and Erosion Processes in
Pacific Northwest.
Major Advisor: Joan Q. Wu
ENGLISH
Lai Sai Acon-Chan
Cartago, Costa Rica
Bachiller, Magister,
Universidad de Costa Rica
Thesis: Nation Formation
and Identity Formulation
Processes in Hong Kong:
Literary, Cinematic,
Plastic, and Spatial Tests
Amidst the Uneasy
Confluence of History,
Culture, and Imperialism.
Major Advisor: Victor
Villanueva
Dorene Iris Ames
University
University
Thesis: Constraint Theory
and the Practice of
Benchmarking: Chaos as
Resistance to Hierarchal
Forms of “Isms.”
Villanueva
Candidates
Rosemary Briseno
Eagle Pass, Texas
B.A., University of TexasAustin
M.A., Sul Ross State
University
Thesis: Identity Politics
and Borderland Cultural
Theory: Mesliza
Consciousness
(Re)Defined.
Villanueva
Marie Ilene Drews
Fort Collins, Colorado
B.A., Luther College
University
Thesis: Cooking Up
Trouble: The Cultural
Work of Kitchen Kitsch.
Major Advisor: Carol Siegel
Rose Gubele
Portland, Oregon
B.A., M.A., Sonoma State
University
Thesis: Writing as
Sacred Fire: Language of
Ceremony, Revitalization,
and Balance in the
Cherokee Phoenix.
Villanueva
Jessica Maucione
Clarkston
M.A., University of
Arizona
Thesis: PostNeighborhood: Returning
to Little Italy in American
Narratives of the
Globalization Age.
Major Advisor: Joan
Burbick
William Joseph Merck
Portland, Oregon
B.A., M.A., Pacific
University
M.A., M.F.A., McNeese
State University
Thesis: Middletown
Major Advisor: Peter
Chilson
ENVIRONMENTAL AND
NATURAL RESOURCE
SCIENCES
Joseph Franklin Corbin III
Romney, West Virginia
B.A., West Virginia
University
University
Thesis: Mechanisms of
Base, Mineral, and Soil
Activation of Persulfate for
Groundwater Treatment.
Major Advisor: Richard
Watts
Roje S. Gootee
Long Creek, Oregon
B.S., Utah State University
Thesis: Merging Public
and Private Domains:
Implication for the Design
and Implementation of
Natural Resource Policy.
Major Advisor: Keith A.
Blatner
Heather S. Smallwood
Wichita, Kansas
B.A., University of Kansas
University
Thesis: Universal
Mechanisms of Exposure:
Calmodulin a Regulator.
Major Advisor: Allen Felsot
ENTOMOLOGY
Deborah Anne Delaney
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
B.S., M.S., Oregon State
University
Thesis: The Genetic
Characterization of US
Honey Bee Populations:
A Comparative Study
Through Time.
Major Advisor: Walter S.
Sheppard
Ricardo A. Ramirez II
El Paso, Texas
B.S., M.S., New Mexico
State University
Thesis: Entomopathogen
Efficiency Against the
Colorado Potato Beetle
in Diverse Management
Systems.
Major Advisor: William
Snyder
Timothy D. Waters
Burbank
B.S., M.S., Washington
State University
Thesis: Ecology and
Management of Lygus
and the Distribution and
Species Composition
of Peristenus Spp in
Washington.
Major Advisor: Douglas B.
Walsh
FOOD SCIENCE
for
advanced
d e gr e e s
GENETICS AND CELL
BIOLOGY
Tracy M. Clement
Wisconsin Rapids,
Wisconsin
B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Thesis: Molecular
Mechanisms of Sex
Determination and Testis
Differentiation.
Skinner
Su-sen Chang
Tainan, Taiwan
B.S., National ChungHsing University
University
Thesis: Guaicacol
Producing Alicyclobacillus:
Differentiation, Detection,
and Control.
Major Advisor: DongHyun Kang
GEOLOGY
Esteban Iluicamina MejiaMeza
Tepic, Mexico
B.S., National Autonomous
University of Mexico
Thesis: A Study of the
Physical, Chemical and
Nutritive Properties of
Microwave-Vacuum
(Mivac) Dehydrated
Berries (Blueberries and
Raspberries) and Apple
Juices.
Major Advisor: Barbara
Rasco
Amy Elizabeth Canfield
Pocatello, Idaho
B.A., Idaho State
University
University
Thesis: The “Annoying
Question of Water”:
Trust-Fund Violations and
Federal Mismanagement
on the Fort Hall Indian
Reservation, 1891-1916.
Major Advisor: Orlan
Svingen
Dewi Setiady
Indonesia
University, Fresno
Thesis: Properties and
Quality of MicrowaveVacuum Dehydrated
Russet Potatoes.
Major Advisor: Barbara
Rasco
Chaojun Fan
Guiyang, China
B.Sc., M.Sc., Guizhou
University of Technology
Thesis: Revealing the
Hydrological History of
Mars.
Major Advisor: Dirk
Schulze-Makuch
HISTORY
Steven E. Shay
Laurel, Montana
B.A., Montana State
University, Bozeman
University
Thesis: Here the
Embattled Farmer Stood:
The Montana Freeman
Standoff.
Major Advisor: LeRoy
Ashby
Shirley Ann Stephens
Pullman
B.A., M.A., Washington
State University
Thesis: The 1988 Indian
Gaming Regulatory Act: A
Legislative History.
Major Advisor: Orlan
Svingen
2008
SPRING
commencemenT
25
Candidates
for
advanced
HORTICULTURE
Paul Guy Lévesque
Laval, Canada
B.Sc., M.Sc., University of
Guelph
Thesis: Use of
1-Methylcyclopropene
and Hydrogen Peroxide in
Studies of Apple Ripening
Physiology.
Major Advisor: J.K.
Fellman
INDIVIDUAL
INTERDISCIPLINARY
Vugar Ahmadov
Baku, Azerbaijan
Diplom, Azerbaijan State
University of Languages
Magister, Azerbaijan
International University
University
Thesis: Consumer
Preferences in Vertically
Differentiated Product
Markets.
Wahl
Barry Daniel Green
Moscow, Idaho
B.S., University of
Wisconsin-River Falls
M.S., University of
Wisconsin-Green Bay
M.S., Michigan
Technological University
Thesis: Just Compensation
Value and Sustainable
Development for Large
Scale Mineral Projects in
Developing Economies.
Major Advisor: Philip
Wandschneider
Robert Clyde Hanes
Seattle
B.A., Central Washington
University
University
Thesis: A Fine Bunch of
Killers.
Major Advisor: Martha
Cottam
26
2008
SPRING
D e gr e e s
Kelvin J. Monroe
Sparta, Georgia
B.Mus., Valdosta State
University
Thesis: Zero to Black:
Untermeschen-BlacknessMixtapes/PathologyRacism-Liberalism.
Villanueva
MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
Leland W. Weiss
Iowa City, Iowa
B.S., Carnegie Mellon
University
Thesis: A Novel MEMSBased Micro Heat Engine
and Operating Cycle.
Major Advisor: Robert F.
Richards
MATERIALS SCIENCE
Christopher Dudley
Miamisburg, Ohio
B.A., Park University
University
Thesis: High Frequency
Material Issues of
Scattering by Objects in
Water.
Major Advisor: Philip L.
Marsten
Charles R. Shawley
Pomeroy
B.A., Whitworth
University
Thesis: Optical and Defect
Studies of Wide Band Gap
Materials.
Major Advisor: Kelvin G.
Lynn
MICROBIOLOGY
Preeti Malik-Kale
New Delhi, India
B.Sc., University of Delhi
Master, All India Institute
of Medical Sciences
Thesis: Roles of Mobility
and Bile Salts in
Campylobactes Jejuni
Pallogenesis.
Konkel
NEUROSCIENCE
PHYSICS
Chunming Liu
Wuhan, China
B.Med., M.S., Huazhong
University of Science and
Technology
Thesis: Molecular
Pathogencity of DiseaseAssociated Mutations
in Cone Photoreceptor
Cyclic-Nucleotide-Gated
Channels.
Major Advisor: Michael D.
Varnum
Kyungmin Baik
Busa, South Korea
B.S., M.S., Korea University
Thesis: Acoustical
Scattering from Cylinders
and Other Objects: ShortPulse Signatures, Bistatic
Synthetic Aperture and
Holographic Imaging,
and Interfacial Scattering
Contributions.
Major Advisor: Philip L.
Marston
PHARMACOLOGY AND
TOXICOLOGY
PLANT PATHOLOGY
Manpreet Singh Chahal
Kent
B.S., University of
Washington
Thesis: Roles for PLD2 in
Growth Factor-Mediated
Signal Transduction in EL4
Lymphoma Cells.
Major Advisor: Kathryn
Meier
Patrick D. Elias
Pullman
University
Thesis: Therapeutic
Application of Angiotensin
IV Ligands.
Major Advisor: Joseph
Harding
Shujie Han
Beipiao, China
B.Med., M.S., Dalian
Medical University
Thesis: Intergration of
Ras/Raf/Erk and PI3K/Akt
Signaling Pathways in EL4
Cells.
Major Advisor: Kathryn
Meier
Jaime A. Yanez
Arequipa, Peru
Thesis: Pharmacometrics
and Metabolonomics of
Selected Chiral Flavonoids.
Major Advisor: Neal M.
Davies
Donna Renee Henderson
Lewiston, Idaho
Idaho
Thesis: Multifacited BioControl Methods Against
Meloidogyne chitwoodi, and
Leptinotarsa decemlineata,
pests of potato in
Washington State.
Major Advisor: Ekaterini
Riga
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Young I. Kwon
Ham-yang, Korea
B.S., United States Naval
Academy
M.A., National Defense
University
Thesis: The Change of
South Korean Image of
North Korea After the Cold
War: Identity, Image, and
Policy.
Major Advisor: Martha
Cottam
PSYCHOLOGY
Celestina Barbosa-Leiker
Covina, California
B.S., Bridgewater State
College
University
Thesis: Longitudinal
Measurement Invariance
and Mulitvariate Latent
Growth Modeling of
Cardiovascular Disease
Risk Factors Suggested to
Comprise the Metabolic
Syndrome: The Spokane
Heart Study.
Major Advisor: Craig Parks
Candidates
Crystal Dunaway Gray
Spokane
B.A., B.S., Washington
State University
M.Ed., The Pennsylvania
State University
Thesis: The Impact
of Home and School
Interventions on the
Adjustment of Children
with Autism Spectrum
Disorders.
Major Advisor: Leonard
Burns
James G. Hutchinson
Nanaimo, Canada
B.Sc., B.A., University of
British Columbia
University
Thesis: Neuroticism
and Reactivity During a
Valenced Cooperation
Task.
Major Advisor: John Ruiz
Michelle Anastasia Langill
North Delta, Canada
B.A., Simon Fraser
University
University
Thesis: The Remediative
Efficacy of the Memory
Notebook for Cognitive
and Emotional Sequelae in
Multiplesclerosis.
Major Advisor: Brett
Parmenter
Wendy L. Wilson
Sumner
B.S., B.S., M.S.,
Washington State
University
Thesis: The Role and
Interaction of the AT4
and Cholinergic Systems
in the Nucleus Basalis
of Meynert: Effects on
Spatial Learning and
Neurogenesis.
Major Advisor: Jay Wright
SOCIOLOGY
Alison Grace Cliath
Silver Lakes, California
B.A., University of
Colorado at Boulder
University
Thesis: Consequential
Improvements? Human
Rights and Environment
Protection Practices.
Major Advisor: Gregory
Hooks
Jessica Augusta Crowe
Pana, Illinois
B.A., North Central
College
University
Thesis: Discrepancies
Between the Pursuit and
Implentation of Economic
Development in the
Nonmetropolitan West:
How Much do Natural,
Physical, and Social
Factors Matter?
Major Advisor: Don
Dillman
Maria Aleksandrovna
Monserud
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Diplom, Saint Petersburg
State University
M.A., University of
Northern Iowa
Thesis: Young Adults’
Relationships with
Grandparents: Parents’
Intergenerational Ties and
Grandchildren’s Adult
Roles.
Major Advisor: Monica
Kirkpatrick Johnson
SOIL SCIENCE
Douglas P. Collins
Seattle
B.A., Colorado College
M.S., Montana State
University, Bozeman
Thesis: Cover Crop,
Amendment, and Tillage
Effects on Nematodes,
Collembolans, and
Decomposers in an
Organic Vegetable System.
Major Advisor: Craig
Cogger
Suphasuk Pradubsuk
Bangkok, Thailand
B.S., M.S., Chulalongkorn
University
Thesis: Uptake and
Partitioning of Mineral
Nutrients in Concord
Grape.
Major Advisor: Joan
Davenport
VETERINARY SCIENCE
Joshua Benjamin Daniels
New York, New York
B.S., D.V.M., University of
Wisconsin-Madison
Thesis: The Role of
Ceftiofur in the Selection
and Dissemination of the
bla-CMY2 Cephamycinase
Among Salmonella
enterica and Commensal
Escherichia coli Isolated
from Cattle.
Besser
for
advanced
d e gr e e s
ZOOLOGY
Leslie A. Riley
Lexington, Kentucky
B.S., University of Dayton
University
Thesis: Invasive Species
Impact: Variation in
Species Interactions Across
Productivity and Diversity
Gradients.
Major Advisor: Mark F.
Dybdahl
Robert Dylan Harrington
Bainbridge Island
B.S., D.V.M., Washington
State University
Thesis: Transmission
of Prions Within and
Between Species.
Major Advisor: Donald P.
Knowles
Victor Hugo Leyva Grado
Chihuahua, Mexico
D.V.M., Universidad
Nacional Autonomo de
Mexico
Thesis: Pathophysiological
Mechanisms Involved in
the Acute Phase Response
to Influenza Virus
Infection in Mice.
Major Advisor: James
Krueger
Sarah Naseechis Sampson
Victoria, Canada
B.S., D.V.M., Washington
State University
Thesis: Prevalence of
Pathologic Changes
Associated with the
Collateral Sesamoidean
Ligament of the Navicular
Bone Seen with Magnetic
Resonance Imaging, and
Evaluation of a New
Technique for Surgical
Transection of this
Ligament.
Major Advisor: Patrick R.
Gavin
2008
SPRING
commencemenT
27
Candidates
for
advanced
The Graduate School
The following candidates
will be presented by Vice
President of Research and
Dean of the Graduate School
Howard Grimes.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
AGRICULTURE
James Foreman
B.A., Harvard University
Colleen Miko
Port Orchard
B.S., University of
California, San Diego
Jennifer Pell
Port Townsend
B.S., Georgetown
University
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN BIOLOGICAL AND
AGRICULTURAL
ENGINEERING
Kelsey E. Laughlin
Bainbridge Island
University
Anjela Begmatova
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
B.S., M.S., Tashkent
Institute of Irrigation and
Melioration
Debra Sue Matthews
Elk
University
BIOLOGY
Laramie McCue
Aloha, Oregon
B.S., Oregon Institute of
Technology
BOTANY
ANIMAL SCIENCES
Stacey Marie Prickett
Moses Lake
University
Katherine Margaret
MacKinnon
Olympia
B.S., The Evergreen State
College
Angela D. Mitzel
Olympia
University
Emily Nicole Terry
Ft. Collins, Colorado
B.Sc., University of St.
Andrews
ARCHITECTURE
Samuel Edmonds Rodell
Spokane
B.Arch., University of
Idaho
BIOCHEMISTRY
Jason Porter Hogaboam
University
Ryan William Rice
Redding, California
B.S., University of
California, Davis
D e gr e e s
Ann Marie Sanders
Clarkston
University
CHEMISTRY
Jason H. Merriman
Kennewick
University
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Muthukumaran Anbilpadugai
Elangovan
Chennai, India
B.E., Nagpur University
M.E., Anna University
Erik Beseda Anderson
Vancouver
University
Kenneth John Dupuis
Kennewick
University
Mesay Abebaw Endeshaw
Addis Ababa, Ethiopa
University
Mark Christopher Hatch
Castleford, Idaho
Karyn Ranae Hildreth
Washougal
University
Melissa Ann King
Columbia, Maryland
B.S., University of
Maryland at College Park
28
2008
SPRING
Jon Z. Mjelde
Ravensdale
University
Kathryn Michelle Mozes
Longview
B.A., Evangel University
Jason O’Dell
Sequim
University
Brian James Pearson
Wenatchee
University
Nels Royal Peterson
Forks
B.S., M.Arch., Washington
State University
Sunil Karthik Muthuswamy
Coimbatore, India
B.E., University of Pune
Madhusoodan Parthasarathy
Chennai, India
B.Tech., Anna University
Vijayachandran Raja
Cuddalore, India
B.E., Anna University
Melissa Ann Stefik
Ellensburg
B.S., Central Washington
University
CROP SCIENCE
Derek Appel
Davenport
University
Matthew W. Williams
Walla Walla
University
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
Zachary Scott Rininger
Seward, Alaska
University
Chad Edinger
Montpelier, Ohio
University
Christopher Shult
Breckenridge, Colorado
B.S., University of
Colorado at Boulder
Timothy Michael Minteer
Pullman
B.S., Montana State
University, Bozeman
Yuk Kwan Tsui
Hong Kong, China
University
Prasanna Upadhyaya
Kathmandu, Nepal
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Brett S. Feero
Olympia
University
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Willard Davis
Lake Katrine, New York
B.A., B.S., Houghton
College
Ghayathri V. Garudapuram
Chennai, India
B.E., University of Madras
Monique Sachie Kohagura
Honolulu, Hawaii
University
Wei Zheng
Nanjing, China
B.E., Southeast University
ENGINEERING
Colette Rae McKenzie
Battle Ground
University
Candidates
ENTOMOLOGY
Robert L. Brown
St. Louis, Missouri
B.S., Southwest Missouri
State University
Robert T. Curtiss
Buffalo, New York
B.S., State University of
New York, College of
Environmental Science
and Forestry
Robert Evan Swearingen
Rogers, Arkansas
B.A., Hendrix College
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
Jillian Jean Churchill
South Gardiner, Maine
B.S., Cedar Crest College
Crystal D. Newton
Oroville
University
Alison Dawn Eckberg
Saratoga Springs, New
York
B.A., Hamilton College
Kellen Michele Patterson
Missouri City, Texas
B.A., Dillard University
Natalia V. Loukinova
Voronezh, Russia
B.S., Alcorn State
University
Nathaniel D. Reynolds
Camas
University
Cheryl L. Russell
Vancouver
University
Michelle M. Valenta
Richland
B.S., Kansas State
University
EXERCISE SCIENCE
Tyler Glenn Oester
Fairbanks, Alaska
University
Matthew Halloran
Newman Lake
B.S., Northern Michigan
University
Huckleberry R. Palmer
Woodinville
University
Erinn Claire Lanxon-Cookson
Portland, Oregon
B.S., Oregon State
University
Joshua Ian Reed
Burlington
University
FOOD SCIENCE
Ian P. Turner
Hunters
University
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Ryan C. Anderson
Spokane
B.S., Gonzaga University
Hayley Palmer Andrus
Mt. Pleasant, Utah
Michael Cashman
Little Rock, Arkansas
B.S., North Carolina State
University
Aditi Kannan
Mumbai, India
B.Tech., University of
Mumbai
GENETICS AND CELL
BIOLOGY
Daniel J. Mistak
Greene, Ohio
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene
College
Aaron P. Petty
Mantua, Ohio
B.S., Case Western Reserve
University
GEOLOGY
Patrick Edward Cruver
Moses Lake
B.Ed., Central Washington
University
Owen Anthony Anfinson
Northfield, Minnesota
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus
College
Marc Garretson Miller
Krystal Jean Chan
Snohomish
B.A., Boston University
Danny Godbout
Issaquah
B.S., Milwaukee School of
Engineering
HORTICULTURE
Ashwin Kumar Pandari
Hyderabad, India
B.Tech., Jawaharlal Nehru
Technological University
Najmeddin Shafiei-Tehrany
University
Isaac B. Sprague
Carnation
University
Lisa Georgianne Baldwin
Twisp
B.S., University of
California, Davis
HUMAN NUTRITION
Natalie Noelle Collier
Melbourne, Australia
B.Ed., La Trobe University,
Bendigo Campus
Myra K. Tara
Anaheim, California
B.A., Chapman University
MATHEMATICS
d e gr e e s
Rosanna Leah Anderson
Pocatello, Idaho
William Austin Starkel
Norcross, Georgia
B.S., University of Georgia
Lynne Marie Gearhart
Palouse
B.S., Arizona State
University
B.L.A., Washington State
University
M.P.H., University of
Washington
advanced
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
Bryan G. Moravec
Arvada, Colorado
B.S., University of
Colorado at Denver
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE
for
Daniel P. Stone
Lake Stevens
University
Andrew Brian Evans Wekin
Garfield
B.A., Williams College
Ahmet Goktug Dazkir
Ankara, Turkey
B.S., Middle East Technical
University
Joseph Alan Dix
Centralia
University
Sarah Rose Suffield
Vancouver
University
Yi Wan
Xintao, China
B.S., Huazhong University
of Science and Technology
Elisabeth Marie Ellison
B.A., Walla Walla
University
NATURAL RESOURCE
SCIENCES
I-Ming Lee
Spanaway
University
Daniella R. Lorincz Drader
Boardman, Ohio
B.A., Youngstown State
University
Ye Tian
Luzhou, China
B.S., Sichuan University
NEUROSCIENCE
2008
Nathaneal Jason Huston
Kennewick
University
SPRING
commencemenT
29
Candidates
for
advanced
D e gr e e s
PHYSICS
SOIL SCIENCE
Xia Jiang
Changzhou, China
B.S., Nanjing University
Jennifer Christine Strause
Rathdrum, Idaho
Jon La Follett
Molalla, Oregon
B.S., B.S., Oregon State
University
STATISTICS
Brandon LaLone
Astoria, Oregon
B.S., Oregon State
University
Abulikemu Tuerxunjiang
Hetian, China
B.E., Xinjiang University
Saad Ali Alshahrani
B.A., Teacher’s College in
Abha
Michael Phillip Giannetto
Pueblo, Colorado
B.S., Colorado State
University-Pueblo
PLANT PATHOLOGY
Cheng Liu
Changsha, China
B.S., Huazhong University
Jonathan Minch
Elmhurst
University
Armenak Markosyan
Yerevan, Armenia
B.S., Armenian Agricultural
Academy
PSYCHOLOGY
Lia Nogueira
Irapuato, Mexico
Titulo, Instituto
Tecnologico y de Estudios
Superiores de Monterrey
M.Sc., University of British
Columbia
Maja Graso
Rijeka, Croatia
B.S., Oregon State
University
Kimberly Elizabeth Lanni
Roseville, California
B.S., University of
California, Davis
Mercedes Ann LaVoy
Newport Beach, California
B.A., University of
California, Irvine
Sterling M. McPherson
West Richland
B.A., B.A., Whitworth
University
Robert R. Packer
Pullman
B.A., Brigham Young
University
Heather Lynn Swanson
West Bend, Iowa
B.S., Iowa State University
Brandi N. Young
Loveland, Colorado
B.A., Arizona State
University
Dustin Dennis Walton
Renton
B.A., Augustana College
University
Audrey Yeo
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
University
VETERINARY SCIENCE
Matthew Thomas Brokken
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
B.S., Baldwin-Wallace
College
D.V.M., University of
Florida
Joana Chaby Lara Santos
Coelho
Lisboa, Portugal
Licenciatura, Technical
University of Lisbon
Yi-Chang Chen
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
B.V.M., National ChungHsing University
Maria Fernanda B.M.Galletti
Sao Paulo, Brazil
D.V.M., Universidade
Estuadual de Campinas
30
2008
SPRING
Daniel G. Hicks
Tumwater
B.S., Montana State
University, Bozeman
D.V.M., Washington State
University
Indira Pargass
Valsayn North, Trinidad
and Tobago
D.V.M., University of the
West Indies
Chantal Margaret Rothschild
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
D.V.M., Federal Rural
University of Rio de
Janeiro Brazil
Macarena Sanz
Puerto Madryn Chubut,
Argentina
D.V.M., National
University of La Plata
Nicholas Schwint
Capitan Sarmiento,
Argentina
Titulo, Universidad de
Buenos Aires
Joshua H. Whitworth
Bruneu, Idaho
B.S., B.A., University of
Idaho
ZOOLOGY
Kara D. McClanahan
Boulder City, Nevada
University
MASTER OF ARTS IN
AMERICAN STUDIES
Stephen Bischoff
Walla Walla
B.A., M.B.A., Washington
State University
Martin Boston
Hayward, California
University
Katherine T. Ericsson
Madison, South Dakota
B.A., University of
Minnesota
MASTER OF ARTS IN
ANTHROPOLOGY
Joseph R. Bergstrom
Gooding, Idaho
B.A., New Mexico State
University
Karry L. Blake
B.A., University of Arizona
Heather Elizabeth Bonander
Casper, Wyoming
B.S., Montana State
University, Bozeman
Jennifer Marie Ferris
Maple Valley
B.A., University of
Washington
Matt Pier Glaude
Earlton, Canada
B.A., McGill University
Cheryl Lynn Harper
Adrian, Oregon
B.A., University of Oregon
Jordan Thomas Rogers
Big Lake, Minnesota
B.A., St. Cloud State
University
Zachary Wilson
Wausau, Wisconsin
B.A., University of
Minnesota
David Zepeda
Reno, Nevada
B.A., University of Nevada,
Reno
MASTER OF ARTS
IN APPAREL,
MERCHANDISING, AND
TEXTILES
Heather Ruth Eynon
Scottsdale, Arizona
B.S., University of Arizona
Dong Yang
Shanghai, China
B.A., Donghua University
MASTER OF ARTS IN
APPLIED ECONOMICS
Voravee Chakreeyarat
Khon Kaen, Thailand
B.Econ., Khon Kaen
University
M.Sc., Chulalongkorn
University
Selmin F. Creamer
B.S., Middle East Technical
University
M.B.A., University of
Tampa
MASTER OF ARTS IN
COMMUNICATION
Steven John Bisch
Pasco
University
Erin M. Bryant
Puyallup
B.A., Chapman University
Candidates
Hua Chang
Tianjin, China
B.A., Beijing University
of Aeronautics and
Astronautics
Dianna Brooke Conley
Renton
University
Dana DeSoto
Hilo, Hawaii
B.A., Arizona State
University
Kristin P. Fleischer
Burbank
University
Hanlong Fu
Jiujiang, China
B.A., Xian University of
Science and Technology
Laura Lee Gilmour
Cheney
B.A., B.A., University of
Montana
Destiny Dell Huber
Benton City
B.S., Eastern Washington
University
Heeuk Lee
Seoul, Korea
B.A., University of North
Florida
Thomas C. Michaud
Butte, Montana
B.A., Jamestown College
Hanna Elizabeth Morzenti
Hurley, Wisconsin
B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Superior
Ana Mariah Haase-Reed
Bend, Oregon
B.A., University of Oregon
Denise Louise Mowder
Lakewood, Colorado
B.A., University of
Colorado at Denver
J.D., Willamette University
Jennifer Rae Joslin
Vancouver
University
Sarah Beth Mullen
Richland
University
Teresa Clement Koeppel
Spokane
B.A., Whitworth
University
Tara Monique Sanchez
Memphis, Tennessee
B.A., Indiana University
Ming Lei
Zhuzhou, China
B.A., Hunan Normal
University
Ryan James Thomas
Merthyr Tydfil, United
Kingdom
B.A., University of Wales,
Swansea
Zheng Zhu
Beijing, China
B.A., Beijing Second
Foreign Language
University
MASTER OF ARTS IN
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Philip Colin Bolger
Annapolis, Maryland
B.A., University of
Maryland at College Park
Serena Ann Dusz
Battle Ground
University
MASTER OF ARTS IN
EDUCATION
Molly Kathryn Bull
Oak Harbor
University
Piyaporn Chaya
B.Ed., Rajjabhat Pranakorn
University
Vernette Phelps Doty
University
Christopher John Gertridge
Wolfville, Canada
B.Sc., Acadia University
Megan R. Itani
Pullman
University
Michele Renate Mason
Portland, Oregon
B.A., Concordia University
MASTER OF ARTS IN
ENGLISH
Hannah Rose Allen
Spokane
University
Antonie Marie Bodley
Pullman
B.Lib.A., Washington State
University
Anthony Joseph Dell’Ario
Seattle
University
Brent Akio Fujioka
Honolulu, Hawaii
B.A., B.A., B.A., University
of Hawaii at Manoa
Timothy J. Hetland
Kent
University
Andrew Hurst Orr
Camino, California
B.A., The Master’s College
Rachael L. Shapiro
Rochester, New York
B.A., State University of
New York, Plattsburgh
Dorothy L. Worden
Pasco
B.A., Whitworth
University
2008
MASTER OF ARTS IN
FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND
CULTURES
Adriana Black
San Isidro del General,
Costa Rica
B.A., B.A., Boise State
University
Olga Lidia Borges
Pullman
University
Natalia M. Fernández
Richland
University
Pedro L. Hernández
Wapato
University
MASTER OF ARTS IN
HISTORY
Emily C.A. Moore
Spokane
B.A., California Lutheran
University
Tamara S. Seibly
Moscow, Idaho
University
d e gr e e s
Marlon Valencia
Cali, Colombia
Licenciado, Universidad
del Valle Cali
Amy McDougall
Minneapolis, Minnesota
B.A., Point Loma
University
Katey Elizabeth Roden
Spokane
B.A., Coastal Carolina
University
advanced
Carlos Sánchez Martin
Valencia, Spain
Diploma, University of
Valencia
Steven Keoni Holmes
Walla Walla
University
Clark Wesley Rice
Kennewick
B.A., University of
Montana
for
Jacquelyn Lorraine Dumin
Park Falls, Wisconsin
B.A., University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Patrick Joseph King
Port Orange, Florida
A.B., Princeton University
George Stanfield Means
Seattle
B.A., The Evergreen State
College
Tracie Peterson
Olympia
University
Nathan James Roberts
Sherman, Texas
B.A., Austin College
Lynette Scriver
Great Falls, Montana
B.A., Montana State
University-Billings
Benjamin J. Smith
Kimberly, Idaho
B.A., Brigham Young
University
SPRING
commencemenT
31
Candidates
for
advanced
Todd D. Sulloway
Vancouver
B.A., B.A., California State
University, Chico
Lindsay Michelle Thompson
Helena, Montana
B.A., Carroll College
Cherri R. Wemlinger
Pullman
University
MASTER OF ARTS IN
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Charles Rufus Anderson
McCall, Idaho
Katherine M. Cooney
Redmond
University
Yihung Lau
Hong Kong
University
Julia Miriam Price
Chelan
University
Daquarii Rock
Huntington Beach,
California
Teresa Schmidt
Moscow, Idaho
Carole-Anne Seeley
Beaverton, Oregon
B.A., University of Utah
Anna P. Whitehall
Wenatchee
University
MASTER OF ARTS IN
INTERIOR DESIGN
Jane Ellen Barry
Spokane
B.A., B.S.N., University of
Portland
Rebecca Lyn Bunker
Hermance
Spokane
B.A., Montana State
University, Bozeman
Sunshine Christensen
Logan, Utah
32
2008
SPRING
D e gr e e s
Susan Jane Hall
Nashville, Tennessee
B.F.A., Belmont University
Ami L. Keiffer
Keizer, Oregon
B.S., University of Oregon
Leah (Jesse) M. Peck
Spokane
Kathleen Ryan
Duluth, Minnesota
B.S., Cornell University
MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSIC
David Brewster
Spokane Valley
B.A., Whitworth
University
Teri Mayfield
Dryden
University
MASTER OF ARTS IN
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Robert Kelly Anderson
Puyallup
University
Kathleen Searles
Houston, Texas
A.B., Elon University
MASTER OF ARTS IN
SOCIOLOGY
Skylar James Garcia
Cashmere
B.Mus., Washington State
University
Andrew J. Caven
Aberdeen, South Dakota
B.S., B.S., North Dakota
State University of
Agriculture and Applied
Science
Derek Saxon Gore
Yakima
University
Thomas Familia
Sacramento, California
B.S., B.S., University of
Utah
Matthew Michael Horstman
Richland
University
Morgan M. Millar
Salt Lake City, Utah
B.S., Westminster College
of Salt Lake City
Paul Lofing
Tacoma
University
Lauren Elizabeth Dunlap
Richter
Chicago, Illinois
B.A., Connecticut College
Angela Kate Schauer
Spokane
B.M., Eastern Washington
University
Bethany Breean Rigles
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
B.A., University of
Montana
John D. Sterling
Santa Cruz, California
B.Mus., Cornish College of
the Arts
Lindsey Blair Trimble
Indianapolis, Indiana
B.A., Indiana University
Kayla E. Williams
Pasco
B.A., Whitman College
MASTER OF ARTS IN
PHILOSOPHY
Ryan L. Cole
Bremerton
University
Jason Lee Fishel
Myrtle Beach, South
Carolina
B.A., B.A., Coastal Carolina
University
Robert McKinnon Wilkes
Casper, Wyoming
B.S., University of
Wyoming
MASTER OF ARTS IN
SPEECH AND HEARING
SCIENCES
Karen Maureen Babson
Hudson Falls, New York
B.A., Cedar Crest College
Heather Ann Balliet
Cambridge, Wisconsin
B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Platteville
Lisa Beehler
Wakarusa, Indiana
B.S., Purdue University
Hollie Jo Bowman
Pocatello, Idaho
B.S., Idaho State University
Jessica Anne Connerton
Ukiah, California
B.S., University of
Washington
Nicole J. Eller
Maple Valley
B.S., Brigham Young
University
Stephanie Maria Gomez
Gig Harbor
University
LaTrisha I. Griffiths
Castle Rock
B.S., Middle Tennessee
State University
Ann M. Hussey
Spokane
B.A., Whitworth
University
Ami Jolene Jenson
Chelan
University
Nicole C. Kessler
Osburn, Idaho
B.S., Idaho State University
Kaelyn Sue Lommers
Toppenish
Carly Teresa Maddox
Kirkland
University
Rachael Erin Marks
Milwaukie, Oregon
Sandip Minhas
Vancouver, Canada
B.A., University of British
Columbia
Sara Beth Newboles
Chehalis
University
Katie Diane Newell
Portland, Oregon
B.Mus., Boise State
University
Ashley Marie Pozzolo
Edmonton, Canada
B.A., University of Alberta
Jamie Leialoha Shimabuku
Honolulu, Hawaii
B.S., University of Hawaii
at Manoa
Candidates
MASTER IN TEACHING
Tricia Anne Hoppe
Spokane
University
Timothy Ryan Lee
Kennewick
University
Yueh-Hua Leslie
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
B.A., National Ping-Tung
Institute of Commerce
Lisa Park
Vancouver
B.A., Pomona College
Edgar Daniel Rogge
Seattle
B.A., B.A., University of
Washington
Keri Beth Snyder
Pullman
B.A., San Jose State
University
MASTER OF ACCOUNTING
Emily Elizabeth Boulanger
Tacoma
University
David Enquist
Moses Lake
University
Raymond R. Gibler
Lewiston, Idaho
B.S., Northwest Nazarene
University
Tad Michael Jacroux
Pullman
B.A., University of Puget
Sound
Walter A. Juergens
Spanaway
University
Melanie Elizabeth Mosley
Kennewick
University
Yun Sun
Nanning, China
B.A., Lewis-Clark State
College
M.B.A., Washington State
University
Krystal Lynne Van Belle
Sunnyside
University
Jue Wang
Shanghai, China
B.A., Shanghai University
University
MASTER OF
ARCHITECTURE
Nicholas John Carpenter
Spokane
University
David Curran
Quincy
University
Brittany Diane Martinec
Tacoma
University
Sung Seo Park
Seoul, Korea
B.E., Myong Ji University
Paul Austin Slaughter
Albion
University
MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
Naeem M. Abdurrahman
Richland
B.S., B.S., University of
Tennessee at Knoxville
M.S., University of
Washington
Ph.D., Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute
Aaron Adams
Othello
University
Rabii Zaki Alkhonaizi
Qatif, Saudi Arabia
B.S., King Fahd University
of Petroleum and Minerals
Tatyana Bogush-Stakhov
Vancouver
University
Christy Caldwell
Olympia
University
Emily Elizabeth Chandler
Anchorage, Alaska
University
Chih-Hao Chen
Taipei, Taiwan
B.B.A., Fu-Jen Catholic
University
Tsai Hsuan Cheng
Taipei, Taiwan
B.B.A., National Sun YatSen University
Meng Ju Chi
Taichung, Taiwan
B.B.A., Feng Chia
University
Joseph W. Crowther
Pasco
B.S., Brigham Young
University-Idaho
Marisa R. Danley
Portland, Oregon
B.A., Metropolitan State
College of Denver
Lisa Michele DeCarlo
University
Robert K. Enslow III
Spokane
University
Kyle Finkbeiner
Connell
University
Paul Hawksworth
Ladner, Canada
B.Sc., University of
Victoria
Benjamin Jay Higgins
Vancouver
B.A., University of
Portland
Amy Q. Hoang
Vancouver
B.A., University of
Washington
for
advanced
d e gr e e s
Cuo-su Huang
Taipei, Taiwan
B.S., National Taiwan
Institute of Technology
M.S., National Cheng
Kung University
Teresa Ann Jenkins
West Richland
University
Michael David Larman
Battleground
University
Robert D. Lauron
Seattle
University
Ming-Shien Lee
B.B.A., Tamkang
University
Lyle A. Lewin
Montesano
University
Erika Liabraaten
Kelso
University
Hsiao-Wen (Hannah) Liang
Taipei, Taiwan
B.A., National Taipei
University
Yi-Chieh Liu
Taipei, Taiwan
B.A., Yuan Ze University
Jerid L. Mauss
Richland
B.S., University of
Washington
Matt A. Neukom
St. Helens, Oregon
Christopher A. Hord
LaCenter
B.S., Portland State
University
Trent Justin Oram
Cody, Wyoming
B.A., University of Great
Falls
Chih-Yung (Mike) Hsu
Taipei, Taiwan
B.A., National Central
University
Chien-Cheng Pan
Hsinchu, Taiwan
B.S., National Taipei
University of Technology
Chia-Chen (Kelly) Huang
Taichung, Taiwan
B.B.A., Feng Chia
University
Colin Pappajohn
Maple Valley
University
Timothy James Pfeifer
Vancouver
University
2008
SPRING
commencemenT
33
Candidates
for
advanced
D e gr e e s
Cindy Rios
Basin City
B.A., B.A., Whitworth
University
David A. Bennett
Vancouver
University
Ronald Dean Springer
Palm Springs, California
B.A., Western Oregon
University
Heather Elizabeth Brackett
Maple Valley
University
Jeremy Mitchell Stalberger
Walla Walla
University
Mathew Marshall Clark
Vancouver
University
Rujia Sun
Chengdu, China
B.S., University of Science
and Technology of China
Stephanie Closson (Clayton)
Vancouver
University
William James Tanner
Brush Prairie
B.S., Brigham Young
University-Idaho
Patricia Anne Cueva
Bothell
University
Julie Anne Ulrich
Idaho Falls, Idaho
University
Abel Diaz
Tucson, Arizona
B.S., University of Arizona
Kelley Michelle Weldin
Olympia
University
Fang-Hsien Wu
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
B.A., National Chung
Cheng University
Chi-Wei Yang
Taoyuan, Taiwan
B.B.A., Chinese Culture
University
Kimberly A. Yauchzee
Troy, Idaho
MASTER OF EDUCATION
Daniel Allbery
Spokane
University
Sari Elaine Anderson
Kennewick
University
Mary Bauer
Richland
University
Clara Elena Beas
Tijuana, Mexico
B.A., Eastern Oregon
University
34
2008
SPRING
Laurel Anne Dube
Rosalia
University
Uriel Escobedo
Wenatchee
University
Michael M. Feigen
University
Glen G. Galindo
Jalisco, Mexico
University, Sacramento
Rachelle Diane Galvin
Vancouver
University
Amanda Renee Garcia
Sunnyside
University
Daniel J. Garvey
Vancouver
University
Holly D. Gibson
Dayton, Ohio
B.A., Wright State
University
Brenda M. Gow
Chattaroy
B.A., Brigham Young
University
Lisa G. Gredvig
Tieton
University
B.A., Pacific Lutheran
University
Charles Franklin Green
University
John Daniel Hale
West Richland
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State
University
Ryan Holmstrom
Puyallup
University
Drew A. Homchick
Cosmopolis
University
Jessica Hunnicutt
Seattle
University
Heather Reiann Johnson
Vancouver
University
Lindsey Jennet Jorgensen
North Bend
University
Stephanie Cecile Langston
Gainesville, Georgia
B.A., B.S., University of
Georgia
Chandra K. Markel
Richland
University
Dora A. Martinez
Kennewick
University
Christina Mather
Ellensburg
University
Jennifer Melendrez
Sunnyside
B.A., B.A., Central
Lindsay D. Mequet
Kennewick
University
Jennifer Marie Mitchell
Oceanside, California
B.A., California State
University, San Bernardino
Maria R. Molina
West Richland
Licenciatura, Escuela
Normal Superior de
Chihuahua
Miguel Angel Montes
Toppenish
University
Brenda L. Nelson
Richland
University
Amy Jean Olin
Vancouver
University
Anne Elizabeth Ouderkirk
Naperville, Illinois
University
Mary Ann Parkhurst
Richland
B.A., University of New
Mexico
University
M.S., University of
Washington
Mark Richard Phelan
Vancouver
University
Lisa E. Pietsch
Vancouver
University
Kathleen Regan
Enfield, Connecticut
B.S., University of Rhode
Island
Michelle Irene Reinhardt
Battle Ground
B.S., University of North
Texas
Oksana Rusakov
University
Joy Michele Sanders
University
Michael Kenneth Seraphin
Chicago, Illinois
B.A., B.A., DePaul
University
Candidates
Jenny Sharp Rodriguez
Pasco
University
Jessica Halcy Swanson
Vancouver
B.A., City University
Louise E. Torgerson
Dagmar, Montana
University
Chia-min Tsai
Changhua, Taiwan
B.A., Far East College
Diane Evans Tuck
Kennewick
University
Jennica Vincent
Pullman
University
Dee Anna Williams
Richland
University
Simone Young
Chicago, Illinois
B.S., Iowa State University
Ana Zuljevic
Richland
University
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
AND TECHNOLOGY
MANAGEMENT
Karen Wang Bagnell
Kenmore
University
Joseph Burton Eggert
Houston, Texas
B.S., University of TexasAustin
B.S., University of TexasArlington
David A. Silkroski
Bellevue
B.S., Cogswell College
North
B.S., University of
Pittsburgh
Jeffrey Charles Snell
Powell, Wyoming
B.S., University of Nevada,
Las Vegas
Dana John Sveum
Sunburst, Montana
B.S., Montana Tech of the
University of Montana
Herman Jude Taylor, Jr.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
B.A., Southern University
and Agricultural and
Mechanical College
Theodore John Venetz
B.S., Montana State
University, Bozeman
Gary S. Watkins
Jackson, Mississippi
B.Arch., Mississippi State
University
Steven Ray Wilson
Spokane Valley
B.S., Gonzaga University
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
Gabriel B. Brown
Spokane
B.F.A., Eastern Washington
University
Jeneve Parrish
Davis, California
B.F.A., Oregon College of
Art and Craft
Andrew Jon Peterson
Seattle
B.A., Seattle Pacific
University
Mary Jean Rothlisberger
Fredericksburg, Virginia
B.A., University of Mary
Washington
Amy Nicole Grice
Auburn
University
Jordan Van Duine
Fairbanks, Alaska
B.F.A., University of Alaska
Fairbanks
Rick Seeber
Everett
B.S., Oregon Institute of
Technology
Kristyn Beeson Weaver
El Paso, Texas
B.F.A., University of TexasAustin
Jian Yang
Xi’an, China
B.A., Northwest University
for
advanced
d e gr e e s
MASTER OF HEALTH
POLICY AND
ADMINISTRATION
Cameron Mitchell White
Tooele, Utah
Usame Sheikh Dahir
Tukwila
B.S., University of
Washington
Elizabeth A. Winters
Spokane
University
University Yakima
Anna Lynn Haarsager
Moscow, Idaho
B.A., B.S., University of
Idaho
Meng-Yun Wu
Makong City, Taiwan
B.A., China Medical
University
Barbara Hamilton
Reardan
University
MASTER OF NURSING
Todd C. Leroux
Post Falls, Idaho
B.S., Boise State University
Paul Lewis
Kellogg, Idaho
B.S., Brigham Young
University
Kathryn Mae Al-Hafian
University
University
Katherine L. Mackay
Kent
University
Barbara Jayne Beebe
Selah
University
Lisa Marcucci Hale
Denver, Colorado
B.B.A., University of
Colorado at Denver
Nicholas Joseph Campo III
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
B.S.N., Our Lady of the
Lake College
Dru G. Metz
Marysville
B.A., University of
Washington
Karla Kay Nelson
Grants Pass, Oregon
B.S., B.S., Southern Oregon
University
Anita Rao
Kennewick
University
Laird Stuart Rasmussen
Spokane
B.S., Brigham Young
University
M.T., Medical College of
Ohio
Michael T. Richards
Union, Oregon
B.S., Oregon State
University
Ryan Alexander Scott
B.S., Brigham Young
University
Adrianne Eileen Turskick
Denver, Colorado
University
2008
Christopher H. Aichele
LaCenter
University
Michelle Diane Crawford
Benton City
B.S.N., Brigham Young
University
Jennifer B. Foster-Fausett
Spokane
University
Norma Garcia-Meraz
University
Maryika Ivanova Gibson
Gabrovo, Bulgaria
B.A., Higher Economic
Institute of Sofia-Bulgaria
University
Sandra Michal Hadenfeld
Vancouver
B.S., University of
Washington
Kimberly McGee Heroff
Pullman
University
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Candidates
for
advanced
D e gr e e s
Kellee Kathleen Hollyman
Vancouver
University
Barbara Ann McKenna
Dublin, Ireland
B.S.N., Walla Walla
University
Tanell Test
Portland, Oregon
University
Scott W. Dennis
Longview
University
Courtney A. Hunter
Kennewick
University
Tracy Moran-Patton
Richland
B.S., Fairmont State
College
Kathleen L. Trussell
Othello
University
Robert E. Dingethal
Ridgefield
B.A., San Jose State
University
Alyce M. Huntsinger
Rockaway, Oregon
B.S., Oregon Health
Sciences University
Susan L. Niemen
Spokane
University
University
Olivia Joy Ullrich
Pullman
B.S.N., Concordia College
Kenneth D. Dubuc
Larkspur, California
B.S., University of
California, Davis
Shelley L. Jay
Spokane
B.S., University of
Washington
Chacie Lynn Johnson
Vancouver
University
Patricia K. McBride
Walla Walla
University
Pamela Jean McGill
Astoria, Oregon
B.S.N., University of
Phoenix
M.A., University of
Northern Colorado
Juliana I. Ogbeama
Nigeria
B.S.N., Walla Walla
University
Rhonda Marie Ramm
Soap Lake
University
Sandi Y. Rosenzweig
Longview
University
Apolonia Garza Silva
Medford, Oregon
B.S., Walla Walla
University
Jody Lynn Ulrich
Mattawa
University
Marilee Kay Walker
Spokane
B.A., Whitworth
University
Cassandra Whittington
Portland, Oregon
B.S.N., Linfield College
MASTER OF PUBLIC
AFFAIRS
Daniel Scott Eugene
Cascaddan
Citrus Heights, California
University
John R. Chapman
Sierra Madre, California
B.S., Concordia University
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2008
SPRING
Jillane Mari Homme
Bloomington, Minnesota
B.A., University of
California, Los Angeles
Helen E. Stewart
Vancouver
University
Kristel Turner
LaCenter
University
Candidates
for
P r o f e ssi o n a l
D e gr e e s
Candidates for Professional Degrees
College of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy
Blaine Avery Adams
Menlo
Ahmed Abdille Ali
Tukwilla
Dongha T. Bach
Seattle
Julie Jamay Bagby
—Magna Cum Laude
Woodinville
Stephanie Jean Bardin
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Lyndell Corin Baser
Prosser
Kimberley Elaine Baum
Spokane
Jennifer K. Becker
Gig Harbor
Erik Marcus Bernhoft
—Cum Laude
Sequim
Mason Ruel Bowman
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Mary Theresa Brim
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Andrea Christine Brizee
—Cum Laude
Mililani, Hawaii
Gabriela Camacho
Chowchilla, California
Zachary L. Cazier
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Young A. Cho
Silverdale
Love Alisha Cole
—Magna Cum Laude
Aberdeen
Laurel C. Guelich Cox
Spokane
Heidi Marcia Crabtree
—Cum Laude
Pullman
Melissa Lee Dailey
Spokane
Anthony Nicholas DeCicco
—Magna Cum Laude
Kent
Kimkhanh Thi Diep
—Summa Cum Laude
Kent
Lien Thi-Bich Do
—Summa Cum Laude
Bellingham
Sharon Jacqueline Klein
—Magna Cum Laude
Orofino, Idaho
Erin Kaye Dobbins
—Summa Cum Laude
Cheney
Jonathan Scott Lai
Honolulu, Hawaii
Phillip Yancey Sandefer
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Mark Leroy DuVall
Pasco
Ina Lee
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Nancy M. Schaefer
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Michael J. Ehlinger
Vancouver
Kenyon Neal Lyle
Elma
Mena Senecal
Spokane
Sarah Lillian Eich
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Fred Lam Mai
—Cum Laude
Honolulu, Hawaii
Danielle Dawn Shook
—Magna Cum Laude
Kennewick
Carlene Lee Emerson
—Magna Cum Laude
Pullman
Yvonne Lam Mai
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Catherine M. Stevens
Kent
Ryan Jonathan Erlewine
—Cum Laude
Yakima
Peter Y. Matsumoto
—Magna Cum Laude
Honolulu, Hawaii
Devin Marie Finco
Mukilteo
Johnie James McCanna
Addy
Monica C. Flory
—Magna Cum Laude
Culdesac, Idaho
Hadriana McIntosh
Spokane
Keegan Carly Fritzke
—Cum Laude
Portland, Oregon
Brett Chris Furutani
—Cum Laude
Hilo, Hawaii
Michael Curtis Gaddis
Moses Lake
Matthew Lee Gardner
—Magna Cum Laude
Port Angeles
Brandon James Michael Giard
Clarkston
Emily Catherine Gish
—Summa Cum Laude
Yakima
Marsha Dennette Goodman
Lewiston, Idaho
Jessica Sterling Gruber
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Devonne Nicole Hill
Vancouver
Kyle Kirkland Hinkley
—Cum Laude
East Wenatchee
Jennifer Kristeen Fordice
Hrytzik
Spokane
Kimberly Caye McKeirnan
Pomeroy
Erin Nichole McLeod
—Cum Laude
Nezperce, Idaho
Nathan Daniel Meyer
Newport
Danielle Anna Morgan
Spokane
Quoc Nguyen
Renton
Justin Michael Ruffridge
Kenai, Alaska
Christopher Scott Torrisi
Chattaroy
Hieu-Thien Nguyen Truong
—Magna Cum Laude
Edmonds
Michelle Tran Tu
—Cum Laude
Tacoma
Senio Norman Vaisualao
Tuala
Aiea, Hawaii
Jared Andrew Twiggs
Spokane
Brooke Michelle Villers
—Cum Laude
Colville
Laura Blair Wade
—Cum Laude
Battle Ground
Brett Ryan Watson
Spokane
Thong Huy Nguyen
Des Moines
Carmel Christine Palmer
Bremerton
Brianne Nohelani Pamparo
Port Orchard
Brad Theras Dee Pass
Astoria, Oregon
Dustin Daniel Person
—Magna Cum Laude
Usk
Megan Nicole Pettibone
—Cum Laude
Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Lindsey Dawn Pinckney
Asotin
Lizeth Posadas
Santa Ana, California
Jamie Jo Reese
—Cum Laude
Elk
2008
Emaniel Mulogeta Weldu
Seattle
Victoria Marie Weyer
Addy
Susan Anne Whipple
Marysville
Lisa Marie Williams
Kennewick
Phil Woodard
South Bend
Eli Yarwood
Yakima
Nathan Dale Zahller
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Emily M. Zaremba
—Cum Laude
Aberdeen
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Candidates
for
pr o f e ssi o n a l
d e gr e e s
College of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine
Elizabeth Frampton
Salem, Utah
Heather Michelle McIlvenna
Kamuela, Hawaii
Milo Lloyd Andrus
Lava Hot Springs, Idaho
Matthew David Fulwell
Middleport, New York
Ronald James Barringham
Tacoma
Melissa Dawn Gaywont
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Julia Christine McNeal
—Cum Laude
Kirkland
Andrea Piper Barten
—Magna Cum Laude
Snohomish
Alicia Rose Gores
—Cum Laude
Chelan
Katherine Alene Bennett
Aberdeen
Todd Mark Griffiths
Simms, Montana
Dawnille Anita Bonser
—Cum Laude
Elk
Emily Virginia Grossman
Seattle
Megan K. Hanken
Los Altos, California
Branden Marie BournMaxwell
Murtaugh, Idaho
Jamie Lynn Harpole
—Cum Laude
Valdosta, Georgia
Anna Lee Bowes
Noxon, Montana
Emily J. Briggs
Valleyford
Laura L. Bronsart
Parks, Arizona
Jennifer Lee Brown
—Summa Cum Laude
Moses Lake
Taylor Kathleen Opel
Simi Valley, California
Shannon Joann Urza
—Summa Cum Laude
Richland
Daniel Michael Corcoran
Pullman
Melissa Ruth Colvig Knutzen
—Magna Cum Laude
Pullman
2008
SPRING
Victoria Rose Swarowski
Tucson, Arizona
Kyle Rueben Taylor
Raymond
Maci Ann Keithly
Port Orchard
38
Gabriele Strottner
West Jordan, Utah
Whitney Rebecca Nelson
Richland
Melissa Doughty Carroll
Pullman
Hattie Carolyn Kugler
Warden
Michael J. Light
Oswego, Illinois
Christina B. Lock
Seabeck
Teresa Y. Luther
Pullman
Betty Wing Ming Ma
Daly City, California
Taya Michelle Marquardt
Arlington
Katherine Elizabeth Finnerty
Gig Harbor
Diane Eileen Stockinger
Henderson, Nevada
Julie Rochelle Hunt
—Cum Laude
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Timberly Lorene Johnson
Spokane
Sherri Lynn Fargo
—Magna Cum Laude
Montesano
Jennifer Irene Morris
Littleton, Colorado
Melissa A. Stephenson
Spanaway
Kelli Lee Taylor
—Summa Cum Laude
Auburn
Casey Raymond Carl
Pullman
Lindsey Anna Ehlers
—Cum Laude
Pony, Montana
Rose Irene Miller
Jason Lee Squibb
Pullman
Annika Torhild Nelson
Burlington
Laurie Johnson
Seattle
Marc A. Duyungan
Bellevue
Ira Dustin Mickelsen
Pullman
Casey Buford Sowell
Seattle
Chadwick Theodore Hunt
Boise, Idaho
Jillian Noelle Burchett
Park City, Utah
Bryce Willard Davisson
Wenatchee
Christina Francis Meyer
Harrison, Idaho
Nicholas John Sorensen
Belgrade, Montana
Cassandra Devin Mundy
Murphy, Oregon
John Gary Broyles
Colfax
Darbie Lyn Cummings
Bothell
Ryan John Merkley
Herriman, Utah
Sabrina Allison Scriven
Fort Worth, Texas
Alaina K. Hoffman
Bellingham
Claire Burbick Huntsberry
—Magna Cum Laude
Pullman
Meredeth Britten Crandall
Moscow, Idaho
Joyce Ann McPherrin
—Cum Laude
Live Oak, California
Lindsay Pearl Schmidt
—Cum Laude
Havre, Montana
Matthew Lawrence Mason
Mead
Lindsay Ann McBeth-Foley
Pullman
Lisa Kristine Pearson
Gig Harbor
Adam Mills Petersen
Tooele, Utah
Alyssa C. Peterson
—Magna Cum Laude
Renton
Shaun Rand Vaniman
Bozeman, Montana
Sarah A. Walley
Pullman
Karen C. Weeks
Pullman
Amos Kerry Peterson
Walla Walla
Cory Ryan Weiss
Goldendale
Joseph Anthony Powers
—Magna Cum Laude
Colville
Christina S. Wetzel
Ellensburg
Mary Ellen Prince
Desmet, Idaho
Sharon Lydia Wilson
—Cum Laude
Edgewood
Kamala June Rapp
Madera, California
Travis W. Wodiske
Phoenix, Arizona
Jennene M. Rehberger
Edmonds
Emily Marie Wynne
—Magna Cum Laude
Ridgefield
Gregory Curtis Rehling
Spokane
Jaymie A. Rennert
Tulalip
Jamie Nanette Ross
Clovis, New Mexico
Jared E. Sare
Rexburg, Idaho
Serena Renee Yelenics
Harrison, Idaho
Kimberlee Jo Zahller
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
Center photo: Honors Hall
Candidates
for
b a c c a l a ur e a t e
d e gr e e s
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
Bachelor of Science in
Agribusiness
Joshua Wade Goicoechea
Moses Lake
Robert Raymond Colbert
—Summa Cum Laude
Oroville
Matthew Robert Miller
Lind
Bowen James Staples
—Cum Laude
Buckley
Hazen Andrew Palmer
Kennewick
Chad Stuart Platt
Moses Lake
Agricultural
Economics
Tyler Tel Ruzicka
—Cum Laude
Bellingham
Joshua Michael Adams
Pullman
Jamin A. Smitchger
—Summa Cum Laude
Monroe
Christopher P. Boesche
Enumclaw
Ruth Diane Padgett
Ennis, Montana
Agriculture
Joshua David Steward
Odessa
Agricultural
Economics and
Management
Melissa Jayne Bughi
—Magna Cum Laude
Walla Walla
Brianna Jayne Kinsman
Onalaska
Kaitlyn Kristine Larsen
Spokane
Jordan Renee Mundinger
Wenatchee
Agricultural
Technology and
Management
Grant Wayne De Vries
—Cum Laude
Ferndale
Adele Reneé Durfey
Pullman
Alys Joleen Durfey
Pullman
40
2008
SPRING
Jessica S. Budd
Uniontown
Jenna Louise Feusner
Selah
Haly Lury Ingle
—Cum Laude
Waitsburg
Joshua Steven Krieg
Springdale
Kellen Daniel Lawhead
Tekoa
Rachel Rae Lewis
Moses Lake
Katie Joann Detering
Mattawa
Marie Helen Bowers
Harrisbrurg, Oregon
Arthur Harber
Uniontown
Joseph Guy Evans
Outlook
Bryce Robert Curry
Chewelah
Adam Ronald Zediker
Prosser
Duane A. Schwatke
Colfax
Jason Michael Small
Tekoa
Cassie Alma Wyman
Ellensburg
Animal Sciences
Ashley Callaway Culp
—Magna Cum Laude
Okanogan
Catlin Dix
Spokane
Whithney Blaire Evans
—Cum Laude
Jackson, Wyoming
Katherine Jean Gunderson
—Summa Cum Laude
Poulsbo
Chika Ikeda
Japan
Alex Joseph King
Odessa
Wade Michael McMahan
Randle
Vanessa Nichole Michelizzi
Colville
Jordan Renee Mundinger
Wenatchee
Takumu Niino
—Magna Cum Laude
Bangkok, Thailand
Samantha Sue Aardahl
Everett
Lamesha Cherise Andrews
Tacoma
Adrienne Michele Barr
Renton
Kristin Maureen Bleich
—Cum Laude
Puyallup
Kimberly Jo Bonnes
—Cum Laude
Dallas, Oregon
Danielle Leigh Bracco
Sammamish
Jillian Berry Brown
Pullman
Heather Ann Brugge
Renton
Jolene R. Cari
Poulsbo
Lisa Marie Onstott
Las Vegas, Nevada
Molly Jean Carmody
Yakima
Naysa Leigh Poshusta
Ellensburg
Lesley Raywen Chan
—Cum Laude
Renton
Jacqueline Kay Preston
Graham
Mindy Ann Nordheim Puller
Waitsburg
Christina Marie Read
Tacoma
Shawnese Marie Rocco
Graham
Oscar Sanchez
Granger
Emily Margaret Shields
—Cum Laude
Kirkland
Cassandra Amalia Abbott
Silverdale
Stephen Lancefield Stockdale
—Magna Cum Laude
Carnation
Ashley Susan Bergh
Tenino
Illene Christine Stolz
Enumclaw
Jordan Dee Cambra
Auburn
Jeramie E. Voss
Pullman
Geoffrey Michael Campbell
Covington
Kelsey Marie Williams
Stanwood
Michelle Diane Connor
Maple Valley
Cindi Joy Wilson
—Magna Cum Laude
Brewster
Bachelor of Arts in
Apparel,
Merchandising,
and Textiles
Katie Lynn Daly
—Cum Laude
Kent
Stephanie Nicole Diers
Sammamish
Hannah Elise Eather
Bend, Oregon
Anne Katherine Fovargue
Olympia
Whitney Danielle Fuda
Kent
Gabrielle Amelia Gonzales
Olympia
Felicity June Greenpalm
Kirkland
Jessica Erin Grove
—Cum Laude
Centralia
Brianne Lindsay Hall
—Cum Laude
Tacoma
Gina Bernadette Harb
Shoreline
Candidates
Jennifer Marie Heineman
Kent
Crop Science
Melanie Ruth Hildebrand
Sammamish
Abil Riak Abil
Kent
Thuy Thi Ho
Pullman
David Lee Andrews
Dryden
Emily Kay Hunt
—Magna Cum Laude
Federal Way
Cody DuWayne Dahl
Selah
Darcy Louise Johnson
Wenatchee
Kamika Chardae Lyday
Portland, Oregon
Arianna Meg McColleyHopkins
—Magna Cum Laude
Arlington
Selene Ashley McDonald
Spokane
Jennifer Elizabeth McDowell
Bellevue
Christen Marie Morris
—Cum Laude
Puyallup
Marissa Christine Moser
Sumner
Cherié Michelle Flint
Ephrata
Nicole Louise Groth
Selah
Ryan Tyler Jones
Vancouver
Shaun Gregory Knutzen
Burlington
Douglas James Malott III
Spokane
Peder Edward Rauen
Indianola
Vanessa Pulido
Yakima
Kendal Joseph Bryant
Auburn
Shawna RenAye Ramstad
Tumwater
Brett Richard Burdick
Spokane
Danielle Marie Schaefer
Pullman
Jaehyuk Chung
—Cum Laude
Korea
Lenka Chantelle Stauffer
Tumwater
Kendra Emilya Stephens
Pullman
Nicholas Andrew Trutman
—Magna Cum Laude
Tacoma
Lacey Diana Wilmot
—Cum Laude
Bainbridge Island
Ileana Tiffany WilsonThomas
Seattle
Brittany Ann Zurn
Port Orchard
Skyler James Dompier
Spokane
Tabarak Hassan Farah
Pullman
Douglas Perry Flick
Monitor
Candice Christine Gobel
—Cum Laude
Snohomish
Tristan Del Skolrud
—Magna Cum Laude
Yakima
Eryn Kaye Hugo
West Richland
Jacob R. Tavares
Pullman
Karly Marie Kercheval
Eugene, Oregon
Joshua Mark Tiano
—Cum Laude
Pullman
Maria Grace Lockard
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Grant Dawson Williams
—Magna Cum Laude
West Richland
Shane Matthew Moore
—Magna Cum Laude
Orofino, Idaho
Meng-Hsiu Wu
Taichung, Taiwan
Bryan Micheal Mrachek
Malaga
Seongwon Yoon
Kyunkido, South Korea
Justin James Bliggenstorfer
Wenatchee
d e gr e e s
Christopher Fladwood
Redmond, Oregon
Chris Jeet Singh
Woodway
Dustin T. Walsh
—Magna Cum Laude
Colbert
Lauren Elizabeth Pirnke
Mill Creek
David Lee Andrews
Dryden
Christine Leigh Schultz
Pasco
Ning Xiang
—Cum Laude
Japan
Bachelor of Arts in
Economics
Darby Jo Scott
Bellevue
Aaron Zane Olanie
—Magna Cum Laude
Bainbridge Island
Michael Douglas Sellman
Kenmore
Zachary Scott Mulhall
Wenatchee
Courtney Rose Schenfeld
Port Orchard
for
Scott Paul Rants
FPO
Sara Ruth Russell
Moses Lake
Samuel Russell Small
Entiat
Phillip Ducheng Zhen
San Francisco, California
Environmental and
Resource Economics
and Management
Isaiah William Bryant
Spokane Valley
Daniel Herzl Zommick
—Magna Cum Laude
Issaquah
Bachelor of Arts in
Human Development
Valerie Ann Barabe
—Summa Cum Laude
Covington
Sarah Kathryn Campbell
Hermiston, Oregon
Food Science and
Human Nutrition
Ivan Jeffery Craddock
Moses Lake
Kathleen Anne Barney
Tacoma
Stephanie K Bryan
Vancouver
Meagan Josephine CampbellDavis
Yakima
Jose Madrigal Heredia
Yakima
Katherine Ivy Figel
—Magna Cum Laude
Woodinville
Cameron Christopher Hunt
Tacoma
Daniel May
Fort Bragg, California
Kathleen Elizabeth
Cunningham
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Tishra Lea Mattox
Pullman
Banjamin Edward Schleicher
Port Orchard
Alissa Grace Dahl
Battle Ground
David Ayual Mayom
Renton
Weny Nathania Sinjaya
—Magna Cum Laude
East Java, Indonesia
Nichole Marie Mann
Dobrinski
Camas
Todd Matthew Miller
Centralia
Jisung Moon
Newcastle
Sam Young Oh
Tacoma
Horticulture
Leah Eileen Adint
—Magna Cum Laude
Anchorage, Alaska
2008
Robert Andrew Druffel
Pullman
Christina Michelle Durivage
Longview
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Candidates
for
d e gr e e s
Donna J. Fitzgerald
Brewer, Maine
Alicia Maxine Payne
Vancouver
Bachelor of Arts in
Interior Design
Stephanie Christine Gamelin
Spokane
Bethany Lynne Pengra
Ridgefield
McKenzie Burgess Garberg
Benton City
Eduardo Dimas Perez
Vancouver
Lauren Whitney Bosshardt
—Cum Laude
Bremerton
Karen Ann Gray
—Magna Cum Laude
Kalama
Lindsey Nicole Peterson
Walla Walla
Alexandra Robinson
Camas
Teresa M. Gunn
Vancouver
Karina Rojas-Rodriguez
SeaTac
Maria Renee Haddox
Estacada, Oregon
Katherine Eliza Schumacher
Edmonds
Jennifer Ann Helms
Republic
Melissa M.H. Walther Sears
Vancouver
Cindy Amelia Hester
Yacolt
Amanda Nicole Hicks
Redmond
Amanda Michelle SmithTreadwell
Lynnwood
Kari Ann Kissel
—Cum Laude
Selah
Janet M. Smith
—Cum Laude
Wenatchee
Courtney Jeanne Larkin
—Magna Cum Laude
La Center
Tracy Leanne Smith
Vancouver
Tamra Marie LaFrazia
—Magna Cum Laude
Camas
Alyssa Megan Steele
Puyallup
Elyse Marie Taggart
Vancouver
Jodi Marie Lietz
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Andrea N. Thiessen
Port Townsend
Kamala K. Lopez
Vancouver
Katerina Dryas Martin
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Majorie Suzanne McGraw
—Magna Cum Laude
College Place
Elisabeth Cleopatra Mendez
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Brianne Ellice Miles
Montesano
Lauren Elizabeth Molnar
Bellevue
Jeannie Renee Moore
Vancouver
Eric Robert Nelson
—Magna Cum Laude
Battle Ground
Justin Oliver Thoreson
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Sandra Lizeth Torres
Mabton
Molli E. Vineyard
—Cum Laude
Nyssa, Oregon
Diane J. Wenrich
—Magna Cum Laude
Evans
Emily June Wexler
Pullman
Belinda Marie Winders
Olympia
Chelsea Arlene Young
—Summa Cum Laude
Silverdale
Amy C. Zook
—Magna Cum Laude
Sunnyside
Byron Keith Parnell
Vancouver
Guadalupe Ochoa Partida
Zillah
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2008
SPRING
Luci Jean Cross
Billings, Montana
Jacqueline Nicole Evans
Spokane Valley
Manda Hope Glover
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Julie Ann Rajcich
—Cum Laude
Aberdeen
Sonia Michelle Rover
Mukilteo
Rebecca Marie Scott
—Magna Cum Laude
Richland
Katherine Danielle Shelton
Tacoma
Guillermo Antonio Vasquez
Tacoma
Emily Jean Greif
Spokane
Wai-Man Yuen
Seattle
Carissa Erin Hanney
Redmond
Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture
Carmen Evelyn Hatch
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Lauren Renae Hockema
—Cum Laude
Lake Forest Park
Meagan Lynne Kearney
Seattle
Yo-Lun Kuo
Taiwan
Stacy Lynn Lyver
—Magna Cum Laude
Kent
Jamie Elizabeth Mason
—Cum Laude
Warwick, New York
Joshua R. Bernsen
—Magna Cum Laude
Brawley, California
Brent J Boardman
Spokane
Whitney Ann Clerf
Ellensburg
Eric William Daniels
Port Orchard
Frederic Steele Fitzloff
Pullman
Christopher Alan Hewett
Seattle
Adam James Lieuallen
Kennewick
Callie Marie McCracken
Clarkston
Krystina Jean Maybay
Enumclaw
Amy Marie McHorse
—Magna Cum Laude
Sagle, Idaho
Ryan A. Moller
Spokane
Emily Michelle Myers
—Summa Cum Laude
Spokane
Micky Uyen Nguyen
Spokane
Anna Denae Nodolf
—Cum Laude
Kent
Carrie Christine Patten
Snohomish
Stephanie Quynh Trang
Pham
Spokane Valley
Jonathan Joseph Shadel
University Place
David R. Wrubleski
Spokane
Natural Resource
Sciences
Tony James Bertel
Liberty Lake
Jered James Bowman
Kent
Bridget Colleen Boyle
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Trang Thien Pham
Seattle
Lucas Allan Dailey
Eatonville
Stephanie Ann Ploof
Fircrest
Ryan Christopher DeVries
Bellingham
Joy Anne Erlenbach
—Magna Cum Laude
Burlington
Candidates
Pearce Yoichi Fujiura
Sunnyside
John Frazier Greenfield
Wenatchee
Alison Joanne Hart
—Cum Laude
Richland
Andrew Stryker Jones
Gillette, Wyoming
Kaitlin Rose Mansfield
—Cum Laude
Husum
Lee Gary Melchior
Walla Walla
Larissa Ann Pfleeger
Kelso
Garrett Luke Rasmussen
Maple Valley
Jennifer Marlys Schneider
Sedro Woolley
for
Karl Taylor Schulke
Pateros
d e gr e e s
Amy Ruth Williams
—Magna Cum Laude
Sammamish
Jesse Lee Smith
Olympia
Hailey Maureen Starr
Arlington
Nicholas Phillip Wilson
Dupont
Kaitlyn Aileen Taylor
Medical Lake
Wade Travis Tinkham
Spokane Valley
College of Business
Bachelor of
Arts in Business
Administration
Brian James Ackerman
Valleyford
Zaki Ahmed Albeshary
Pullman
Ekaterina Alexeeva
Alsace, France
Shawn David Allen
Gig Harbor
Tyler Benjamin Alvarado
—Magna Cum Laude
Liberty Lake
Matthew Philip Amsden
Spokane
Joshua Glen Anderson
Spokane
Lollie Danielle Michelle
Anderson
Edmonds
Ryan William Anderson
Liberty Lake
Brian James Andrewjeski
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Edward Lovell Anthony II
Kenmore
Joseph Alan Arsanto
Buckley
Justin M. Babbitt
Vancouver
M’Lisa L. Bachmann
Spokane
Brooke Ashley Baker
Veradale
Carson R. Bakker
La Grande, Oregon
Carl Aaron Baldwin
Gig Harbor
Michael Patrick Bannan
Chehalis
Devin Christopher Barnes
—Cum Laude
Lynnwood
John M. Barnes
Poulsbo
Robert John Barnes
Graham
Jolanda Marie Barnett
—Summa Cum Laude
Arlington
Teresa Lynn Baxter
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Ian Matthew Apodaca
Salem, Oregon
Rebecca Anne Beseda
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Daniel Chavez Armenta
Puyallup
Connie Marion Beus
Benton City
Sarah Elizabeth Armour
Pullman
Daniel Jacob Bissell
Bellevue
Nicholas Alexander Aronsen
Camas
Stephenie Ann Blair
Cashmere
Alyssa Leonila Blanchard
—Magna Cum Laude
Port Orchard
Joshua Aaron Bliggenstorfer
Wenatchee
Melissa Dawn Blyton
Spangle
Taylor L. Bondurant
Vancouver
Tifani L. Brown
Kennewick
Tara Marlene Brunner
Longview
Nicole Renae Burdick
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Tatyana Viktorovna
Butkeyeva
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
D. Ian Boothroyd
Richland
Brian Jarret Bystrom
Woodinville
Luke A. Boschma
Lynden
Christopher David Cain
Pasco
Drew Alan Boston
—Cum Laude
Pullman
Richard Dale Bourdess
—Magna Cum Laude
Tacoma
Leslie Ann Boyd
—Cum Laude
Gig Harbor
Brad Michael Boyken
Renton
Kaisa Rae Brace
—Cum Laude
Westport
Boyan Kirilov Branzov
Vancouver
Hillary Olivia Bridge
Gig Harbor
Nicholas James Bright
Bellevue
Michael Niel Broeckel
LaCrosse
Nicolas Carl Brown
Redmond
2008
Brea Lynn Camenzind
Montesano
Allen Clark Cantara
—Summa Cum Laude
Tacoma
Brenda Kim Carey-DiGregorio
—Magna Cum Laude
Auburn
Kortney D. Carpenter
—Cum Laude
Davenport
David Garret Caverly
—Cum Laude
Oakville
Kurtis Jeffrey Cayce
Vancouver
Michael Ernest Cerafici
—Cum Laude
Longview
Ka Seng Chan
—Summa Cum Laude
Macau Macau, China
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Candidates
for
Rachael Leigh Chandler
—Cum Laude
Snohomish
d e gr e e s
James Anthony Cozzetto
Portland, Oregon
John Thomas Chase
Arlington
Sarah Elizabeth Cunningham
—Cum Laude
Forks
Andy P. Chau
Pullman
Lucas Curelas
Chehalis
Jimmy Chau
Pullman
Yu-Heng Chen Dade
Pasco
Ho Lun Cheng
—Magna Cum Laude
Hong Kong
Sabre Lynne Dahl
—Magna Cum Laude
Pullman
Dick Man Cheuk
Hong Kong
Lisa Rae Daly
Montesano
Shu Ki Cheung
Hong Kong
Brandon Lee Darden
—Cum Laude
Pasco
Patricia L. Chipman
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Haley Marie Deking
Medical Lake
Alicia Michelle Cholaj
Spokane
Amanda Marie De La Rosa
Cowiche
Andrew James Christie
Seattle
Sharon E. DeMaris-McKee
—Summa Cum Laude
Ridgefield
Jessica Marie Church
Pullman
Karen Agnes Demartini
—Cum Laude
Reno, Nevada
Charles Christopher
Clapperton
Lacey
Lisa Lee Clifton
Vancouver
Jeffrey Ryan Coffey
Yakima
Robert Raymond Colbert
—Summa Cum Laude
Oroville
Nicholas Thomas Emrich
—Cum Laude
Chehalis
Jason Robert Gruba
—Cum Laude
Puyallup
Fred Engh
Vancouver
Alejandro Gutierrez
Mabton
Seth Randall Eshelman
—Cum Laude
Zillah
Rigat T. Habte
Seattle
Erin Lorene Feero
Olympia
Danielle Rene Fisher
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Stephanie Sue Fiskum
West Richland
Zene William Flinn
—Cum Laude
Quincy
Gregory Russell Floyd
Marysville
Wyatt James Forrest
Ephrata
Loren Christopher Foss
Spokane
Nikole C. Francisco
Vancouver
Daniel Allan Denmark
Pullman
Catrina Loreen Galicz
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Hallie Amber Deremer
Issaquah
Shane Thomas Gallion
Buckley
Michael Reed Dettrich
Freeland
Yuliana C. Garcia
Kennewick
Cassie Johanna deVries
Moxee
Sean Patrick Gehlen
—Cum Laude
Richland
Jedidiah Gabriel Collins
San Juan Capistrano,
California
Murjani Alanna Constance
Dorsey
Tacoma
Veda Kathleen Conway
—Magna Cum Laude
Odessa
Curran Christian Hagstrom
Mercer Island
Nicholas Carl Hall
Woodinville
Taylor Austin Hall
Veradale
Marcie Kathleen Haller
Kennewick
Reece Coby Ham
Spokane
Elise Chiemi Hamamoto
Issaquah
Matthew Taylor Hamilton
Federal Way
Andrea Casey Hammond
Mill Creek
Phillip Han
Shoreline
Tyler Christopher Hancock
Woodinville
Jordan Adam Handsaker
Issaquah
David Ryan Hanssen
Bellevue
Rashad Ahmed Hanzal
Sunaa, Yemen
Jessica Jean Harmon
Eagle, Idaho
Tewodros A. Getahun
Renton
Ian Harrison
Kalama
Casey Alexander Dunn
Woodinville
Josten Tan Giang
Kapolei, Hawaii
Kristopher Michael Cooksley
Issaquah
Jeannette Goldia Dutton
—Summa Cum Laude
Camano Island
Tisa Marie Goehner
Wenatchee
Carl Wayne Hart, Jr.
—Cum Laude
Enumclaw
Kyle Scott Corbaley
Kennewick
Daniel James Ebner
Port Orchard
William James Gordon
—Cum Laude
Ellensburg
Tyler Ross Cornell
—Cum Laude
Moses Lake
Ryan Eugene Eckerlin
Shoreline
Andrea Irene Graff
Outlook
Tyler Jeffrey Edwards
University Place
Bryan Christopher Green
—Summa Cum Laude
Pullman
Whitney Sue Cottrell
Pleasant Hill, California
Calvin William Courter
Kingston
Robert Warren Cowgill
Austin, Texas
Devin Ray Cox
Enumclaw
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2008
SPRING
Erin Leigh Eickmeyer
Pasco
Travis Matthew Elisara
Spokane
Walter Thomas Elliott, Jr.
—Cum Laude
Madison, Alabama
Lyn Marie Greve
—Cum Laude
Auburn
Mattheiu Louis Grohs
Des Moines
Jared Hatch
—Cum Laude
Kennewick
Kaylan Michelle Hatch
Mount Vernon
Kevin Thomas Hebner
Bainbridge Island
John Walter Heideman
Edmonds
Angel Nicole Hennings
Seattle
Steven Phillip Edward
Heringer
Salinas, California
Candidates
Mallory Kathleen Heritage
—Cum Laude
Tacoma
Sharon Lynn Kalister
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
David Hernandez
Vancouver
Nicholas Kaianui Kane
—Magna Cum Laude
Boise, Idaho
Yuji Paul Higashi
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Eugene Shingou Kao
Plano, Texas
Brian Lee Hilgert
Kennewick
Omid Karamati
Bellevue
Robin Marie Holland
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Christopher A. Kashfia
Redmond
James Gottfred Holstein
—Cum Laude
Portland, Oregon
Chandra Hom
Vancouver
Samuel Tyler Horn
Puyallup
Annelise Marie Horstman
Richland
Andrew John Hunter
University Place
Peter James Hutton
Issaquah
John Huynh
Spokane
Jesse Peter Jackman
Spokane
Jason Benish Jukubiak
Seattle
Jonathon James Jeffreys
Spokane
Ian Caitlin Johnson
Pullman
Kevin Blair Johnson
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Nicholas Martin Johnson
Mount Vernon
Kyle Edward Johnston
Bainbridge Island
Sarah Dawn Jolly
—Magna Cum Laude
Everett
Casey Michael Jones
Spokane
Sara Lynn Joplin
Vancouver
Katherine Ann Judd
Burien
Igor Jurcevic
Kent
Nicholas Sky Kastner
Redmond
Joseph Edward Kautz
Flower Mound, Texas
Karen Mae Keith
—Cum Laude
Dupont
Stephanie Dawn Kern
Ridgefield
Neda Feiz Khademi
Camas
Jonathan Simms Kilpatrick
Issaquah
Robert Owen Kirkaldie
Battle Ground
Gianna Marie Kittelberger
Milton
Derek Ed Knutsen
Cashmere
Jennifer Nicole Landry
Medical Lake
Carson Lane Maestas
Richland
Ryan William Lantz
Seattle
Sean Eugene Makarin
—Cum Laude
Port Orchard
Erin Marie Large
Sammamish
Qurratul Ainn Makhdoom
—Magna Cum Laude
Woodinville
Mikael Larson
Lacey
Ryan Matthew Malecha
Spokane
Tyler Jay Larson
Milton
William Robert Leadingham III
Ridgefield
Sushila Lebehn
Spokane
Kenny M. Lee
—Magna Cum Laude
Mill Creek
Randall N. Lee
Richland
Kathryn Randolph Leonard
Mount Vernon
Kin Iok Leong
Hong Kong
Steven Joseph Kost
—Cum Laude
Bellevue
Adam Thomas Little
Vancouver
Ryan Walter Kurth
Tacoma
Kyle Albert Kuykendall
Issaquah
Lee Kobayashi Ladke
Bellevue
Steven Joseph Lampert
Sammamish
Lindsey Elizabeth Mandel
—Magna Cum Laude
Sammamish
Gary P.A. Manley
Portland, Oregon
Robert Kenneth Manoske
Kapaau, Hawaii
Jerad Samuel Maretich
Olympia
Levi Thomas Martin
Spokane
Mark William Mason
Olympia
Megan Lynne Mattson
—Cum Laude
Benton City
Justin Garrett Lewis
Fall City
Kristin Elisabeth Lincoln
Albion
Brad Edward Keogh
Aberdeen
Ryan Christopher Mallory
Pasco
Danielle Marie LaSalle
—Magna Cum Laude
Richland
Rachel L. Kosmin
Everett
Courthey Elizabeth Krenz
Covington
d e gr e e s
Alan Charles MacDonald
Puyallup
Kara Xylina Konomos
Auburn
Kevin Randall Krebs
Vancouver
Daniel Charles Landeene
Aiken, South Carolina
Erik L. Lim
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Jeffrey Derrick Kraft
Auburn
for
Jennifer Lorraine Loeppke
Meridian, Idaho
Josh Jackson Lohrenz
Fairbanks, Alaska
Brandon Mitchell Lord
Kennewick
Ian Noel Love
—Cum Laude
Lake Forest Park
Hillary Ann Loveland
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Bryce Jordan Lowe
—Cum Laude
Kelso
Lindsay BreAnne Matz
Bothell
Joseph Swindell McCary
—Magna Cum Laude
Edmonds
Megan Ann McCary
—Summa Cum Laude
Pasco
Diane Renee McDonald
Seattle
Christopher Michael
McGlothlin
Shelton
Whitney Anne McGreevy
Pomeroy
Davis Andrew McNeil
Pullman
Derrick Joseph McNeill
Bellevue
Kevin Edward McVicker
Yakima
Angela Ruth Meeks
—Cum Laude
Covington
Brian James Lytle
Aberdeen
Andrea Dawn Merkel
Kennewick
2008
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Candidates
for
d e gr e e s
Abd-Allah O. Meslem
Algeria
Eric Andrew Nodtvedt
Mill Creek
Vanessa Pulido
Yakima
Bryan Jeffrey Saftler
Redmond
Daniel Craig Michaelis
Spokane
Erin Frances O’Donnell
Issaquah
Samuel Robert Putnam
Touchet
Michael Joseph Mifsud-Ellul, Jr.
Tacoma
Katie Evelyn O’Kelley
Clarkston
Elizabeth Ann Pyle
Bellevue
Sabra Kristen Sand
—Cum Laude
La Center
Amanda E Migliaccio
—Summa Cum Laude
Centralia
Chelsey Sayo Ogata
Kahului, Hawaii
Lindsay Christine Radford
Auburn
Craig Robert Olsen
Olympia
Bryan William Rahne
Wenatchee
Kimberly Ann Olson
Vancouver
Ryan Joseph Rakoz
Chehalis
Tin Chun Or
—Magna Cum Laude
Hong Kong
John A. Register
—Cum Laude
Clatskanie, Oregon
Darren Reid Ota
Aiea, Hawaii
Westley Michael Richards
—Magna Cum Laude
Sammamish
Kevin Thomas Mildner
Portland, Oregon
Jayson Daniel Edward Miller
—Cum Laude
Richland
Michael Miller
Toledo, Ohio
Veronica Lane Mitchum
—Magna Cum Laude
Yakima
KC Miyasako
Wilder, Idaho
Christina Marie Otey
—Cum Laude
Lewiston, Idaho
Wade Bryton Richardson
West Richland
Elizabeth Marie Moffitt
Pasco
Christopher John Arthur
Pannek
Spokane
Steven E. Montgomery
Lacey
Renee Parkins
Pullman
Jessica Rae Moore
Issaquah
James Todd Patchin
Pullman
Derek King Riffe
—Magna Cum Laude
Lacey
Starla Ruth Anne Morgan
Risley
Kalama
Ryan Howard Paulson
Auburn
Mardell Ann Roberts
Pullman
Jared Robert Pence
Spokane
Briana Irene Robinson
Richland
Amber V. Penn-Roco
—Summa Cum Laude
Oakville
Janelle Catherine Robinson
Kent
Man Kei Mou
Macau
John Rowe Moyle
Shoreline
Nicholas William Murray
—Cum Laude
Bothell
Evelyn Myers
—Magna Cum Laude
Gresham, Oregon
Rachael Marie Nelson
Kennewick
Kiira Diane Ness
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Iman Cam-Hoa Nguyen
Vietnam
Khiem D. Nguyen
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Lam Thanh Nguyen
Tumwater
Michael Patrick Nibler
—Magna Cum Laude
Bellingham
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2008
SPRING
Michael James Riess
Pullman
Robert Dale Rife
West Richland
Matthew Raymond Pentland
Mercer Island
Tiana Kay Rodriquez
—Cum Laude
Victoria, Australia
John David Pernsteiner
Clarkston
Michael Craig Rogers
Kenmore
Todd Alan Perrault
Yakima
Zachary Andrew Rohde
Vancouver
Scott Patrick Peterson
—Cum Laude
Sammamish
Bryan Michael Rosman
Davenport
Jaren Lee Petrusich
Vancouver
Rebecca Michelle Pettitt
Gig Harbor
Evan Jesse Potter
Vancouver
Kyle William Potter
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Mireya C. Prieto
—Cum Laude
Grandview
Ashley Ross
Spokane
Stefanie Leigh Roudabush
Spanaway
Kalen Walker Roy
Moses Lake
Erik Rush
Vancouver
Calley Ann Ryan
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Allison Nicole Rzesutek
University Place
Jonathan Michael Sanders
Vancouver
Santoso
—Cum Laude
Indonesia
Maria Grace Scherrer
Bothell
Matthew Robert Schille
Bellevue
Lee Allen Schisler
Oak Harbor
Jacob Michael Schlosser
—Cum Laude
Pullman
Adam Michael Schmid
—Cum Laude
Colville
Taylor Michael Schmidt
Renton
Gregory Emmett Schmitt
Port Orchard
Vincent Alvin Schmoyer
—Cum Laude
Anchorage, Alaska
Bradley Scott Schuldt
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Daniel McNeil Scott
Spokane
Kyle Martin Seipp
Spokane
Rotharith Seng
Vancouver
Jesse Morgan Shane
Vancouver
Andrew Christian Sharratt
—Cum Laude
Pullman
Nicholas Patrick Sheldon
North Bend
Abigail Cherie Sherwood
Puyallup
Darcia Suzanne Sherwood
Seattle
Gavin Lee Shnieder
Olalla
Brandon Scott Shotwell
Lacey
Michael Scott Shumate
—Cum Laude
Bothell
Candidates
Crystal Brooke Side
—Magna Cum Laude
Chattaroy
Sheri-Lynn Sachiko Tateyama
—Cum Laude
Kapolei, Hawaii
Christian Alexander Siedler
Bellevue
Jonathan Emmett Tengesdal
Spanaway
Kevin Albert Simmons
Kenmore
Meagan Marie Terrell
Vancouver
Michael Paul Simpson
Oregon City, Oregon
Brian Ronald Thirtyacre
Sammamish
Patrick Aleen Skreenock
Rathdrum, Idaho
Emily Suzanne Thompson
—Magna Cum Laude
Salem, Oregon
Corey Tremaine Smith
Olympia
Aaron Jacob Solaimani
Sammamish
Nathan Kenneth Soper
—Magna Cum Laude
Covington
Adam Paul Southerland
Kent
Sean Michael Spangler
Marysville
Mary Ellen Spencer
—Magna Cum Laude
Toutle
Peter Real St. Pierre
Maple Valley
Christopher Ray Staats
Benton City
Shawn Everett Stallworth
—Cum Laude
Rancho Cordova,
California
Shelly Renee Stambach
Renton
Lucas Wadell Stanek
Spokane
Steffani Startup
Grandview
Joseph Robert Stefani
Tacoma
Shaun Michael Stewart
Quincy
Emily Ann Stoesser
Spokane
Eric Tyler Streeck
Lake Tapps
Elizabeth Ann Strom
Lake Forest Park
Eric Allan Strom
Enumclaw
Kelsie Kathleen Swenson
Sammamish
Joshua Mark Tiano
—Cum Laude
Pullman
Vladimir A. Tolmachev
Richland
Joseph D. Weaver
Pullman
Angela Sophia Webber
Kennewick
Sarah Elizabeth Weber
—Summa Cum Laude
Pullman
Julie Kay Webster
—Cum Laude
Ronan, Montana
Tyler Stephen Weist
Anchorage, Alaska
Andrea Michelle White
Seattle
Adam Trent
Vancouver
Wen-Ping Tsai
Taiwan
Daniel John Wilkerson
Woodinville
Dayna Renee Turnbow
—Magna Cum Laude
Clarkston
Kyle Ray Williams
Walla Walla
Robert Allen Vagt
Lacey
Joseph Dru Van Ausdle
Pomeroy
d e gr e e s
Zoe Stephanie Zhou
—Cum Laude
Grandview
Jeffrey P. Zink
—Magna Cum Laude
Mesa
Bachelor of Arts in
Hospitality Business
Management
Kristy Jean Agner
Issaquah
Nathan D. Weed
Bellingham
Dustin Dale Wilder
—Magna Cum Laude
Bellingham
Keith Alan Tyler
Union Gap
for
Joseph D. Alvord
Chehalis
Kaitlin Mary Bailey
Federal Way
Tawny Amber Brown
Snoqualmie
Alexander Gregory Buhre
Puyallup
Kylie Nicole Burke
Vancouver
Alexandra Kate Ames
Daugherty
Sammamish
Charles Adam Wills
Castle Rock
Jennifer Ranae Wilson
Edmonds
Justin Lee Wilson
Olympia
Katelyn Marie Doherty
Federal Way
Benjamin Klatt Fairchild
Spokane
Megan Beth Farnam
—Cum Laude
Seatac
Bailey Marie Vilhauer
Vancouver
Shannon Christine Wolford
—Cum Laude
Walla Walla
Miguel Angel Villa
Walla Walla
Joseph Scott Wyatt
Shoreline
Paul Maurice Vinuelas
Issaquah
Aaron Xavier
Vancouver
Kara Nicole Folger
—Cum Laude
Matthew John Vissotzky
Brush Prairie
Anita C. Yang
Vancouver
Alexandra Renee Frasier
Auburn
Matthew Jordan Wagner
Pullman
Kam Kong Yeung
Hong Kong
Laura Elizabeth Gardner
Portland, Oregon
Charlene Rae Wahl
Yelm
Chi Wai Leo Yim
Hong Kong
Sari LeeAnne Gibbons
Yakima
Tyler Sigismund Wanke
Ephrata
Marwah Ahmed Younes
Pullman
Jessica Marie Heath
Diamond Bar, California
Jessica Jane Warner
Yakima
Steven Woods Young
Yakima
Kyle Helen Hilsenberg
Seattle
Jonathon Donald Waunch
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Trevor Lawrence Youngren
Sammamish
Amber Marie Holcomb
East Wenatchee
Zachary Akers Zaborowski
Woodinville
Matthew James Hopkins
Clarkston
Andrew Paul Zagar
Puyallup
Lindsey Suzanne Husted
Wenatchee
Ming Zheng
Friday Harbor
Ashley Marie Keasal
Snohomish
Ashley Camille Wayman
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Holi Marie Weaver
Kent
2008
Gregory Scott Fitz
Des Moines
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Candidates
for
d e gr e e s
Min Jung Kim
—Cum Laude
Seoul, Korea
Sara Diane Merriman
—Magna Cum Laude
Thompson Falls, Montana
Patrick Krebs
Germany
Timothy Daniel Molitor
Moses Lake
Daniel James Larson
Puyallup
Kelly Marie O’Brien
Roseville, California
Wai Yin Law
Hong Kong
Kyla Elise O’Neill
Seattle
Adreanne Pamela Lewis
Issaquah
Casey R. Oberg
Tonasket
John Rock Logan IV
Marysville
Samantha Lin Oranen
Spokane
You Lu
China
Allison Marie Paynter
Bothell
Daureen Tatu Lubandi
Reno, Nevada
Kelli Anne Peterson
—Cum Laude
Burlington
Farheen Mahmood
Seattle
Shannon Marie McFadden
Ridgfield
Amber Leah Pichette
Metaline Falls
Liana Michelle Poole
Tacoma
Scott Nicholas Robinson
Lake Oswego, Oregon
Jacob Eric Streich
Quincy
Kelsey Marie Root
Hoquiam
Michelle Jo Suchanck
Maple Valley
Philip Kenneth Schims
Bellingham
Kyle Frederick Sutherland
East Wenatchee
Heather Allison Schroeder
Battle Ground
Callie Ann Tommerup
Ariel
Adam Ely Slyter
Tacoma
Pedro Torres
Pasco
Rachel Suzanne Smith
Ocean Shores
Holly Elaine Tyler
—Magna Cum Laude
Bellingham
Kristine Elizabeth Sodeman
University Place
Aaron Jacob Solaimani
Sammamish
Nicholas William Sowle
Wenatchee
Monica Alyssa Sprague
—Magna Cum Laude
Seattle
Noelle Tricia Valbuena
Pullman
Casey Leigh Williams
Vancouver
Kieran Alexandra Worrell
—Cum Laude
Woodinville
Ka Yi Yeung
Hong Kong
College of Education
Bachelor of Arts in
Education
Lauren Mychal Bauer
Woodinville
Rebekah Jayne Johnson
Andersen
—Summa Cum Laude
Ethel
Apryl Dawn Roschelle Becker
Vancouver
Katherine Marie Andrewjeski
Kahlotus
Jacquelynn Austin Vail
Bergero
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Amanda Jo Anne Archer
—Cum Laude
Selah
Heidi Kay Berry
—Magna Cum Laude
Kennewick
Ali Lewann Armstrong
Bremerton
Shira Michelle Besco
—Magna Cum Laude
Longview
Abbey Elizabeth Assink
—Cum Laude
College Place
Karen Lyn Bachle
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Laura Halston Bagby
—Cum Laude
Woodinville
Brian Andrew Bartel
—Summa Cum Laude
Centralia
48
2008
SPRING
Coleen Mary Blundon
—Magna Cum Laude
Pasco
Erica Lynn Bourson
—Summa Cum Laude
Colbert
Mikaela Michelle Brandon
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Joshua Allen Brown
Sequim
Molly Elizabeth Brown
—Summa Cum Laude
Tumwater
Emily Bonita Bucy
—Summa Cum Laude
Elma
Kaitlin Marie Budahl
—Summa Cum Laude
Anchorage, Alaska
Jeremy Bunker
—Magna Cum Laude
Walla Walla
Georgina Naomi Burns
—Summa Cum Laude
Aberdeen
Greg Myron Butkus
—Cum Laude
Cathlamet
Karen Diane Camenzind
—Summa Cum Laude
Lebam
Kelly Ann Caswell
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Tiffanie Ann Conley
—Summa Cum Laude
Aberdeen
Mirnesa Cosic
Spokane
Holly Chrissandra Annette
Coty
Rochester
Mary Joanne Cousens
Brush Prairie
Jeanette Eileen Hoffman
Crone
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Preston Michael Daniel Crow
—Cum Laude
Raymond
Autumn Christine Cummings
—Cum Laude
Lacey
Jessica Erin Davenport
—Summa Cum Laude
Yelm
Shayla Michelle Diaz
—Magna Cum Laude
Benton City
Crista Dawn Dobyns
—Summa Cum Laude
Onalaska
Candidates
Barbara Mae Elways
Lakewood
Abigail Marie Engel
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Heather Jo Erwin
Pullman
Donis Jaqueline Feeney
—Magna Cum Laude
Gig Harbor
Jessica LaNae Finney
—Summa Cum Laude
Spokane
Shaunna Leigh Foltz
—Cum Laude
Lynnwood
Traci Ann Fortune
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Ruth Wilding Fournier
—Summa Cum Laude
West Richland
for
Erica Lynn Hatcher
—Cum Laude
Ridgefield
Aimee Brianne Krueger
—Cum Laude
East Wenatchee
Valerie Louise McKinney
—Summa Cum Laude
South Bend
Kelly Jane Heald
—Cum Laude
Ridgefield
Tabitha Ellynne Lambrecht
Grandview
Tricia Leann Melton
—Magna Cum Laude
Roy
Sherese Dawn Hegwood
Vallejo, California
Erik James Lima
—Magna Cum Laude
San Diego, California
Erica Lee-Catherine Herinckx
—Cum Laude
Puyallup
Elisabeth Garcia Lopez
—Cum Laude
Burbank
Katherine Jonelle Hiccox
—Cum Laude
Davenport
Kelsie Christine Luiten
—Cum Laude
Odessa
Sarah Joan Hinton
—Summa Cum Laude
Battle Ground
Brenda Kathleen Lunden
—Summa Cum Laude
Toledo
Robin Nicole Hoheisel
—Cum Laude
Everett
Erin Jayne Mack
—Summa Cum Laude
Longview
Erin D. Miller Moon
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Ashley Makanalani Honda
Vancouver
Ashlee Darlene Mandrell
—Magna Cum Laude
Sunnyside
MeLissa Jessica Moreno
—Magna Cum Laude
Richland
Jerrie L. Manley
Richland
Sarah M. Mortensen
—Magna Cum Laude
Lake Oswego, Oregon
Mallory Elizabeth Miller
—Cum Laude
Kennewick
Cathy Lynn Mills
—Summa Cum Laude
Yacolt
Stacey Lynne Misener
—Magna Cum Laude
Rochester
Laura Dee Mollner
Bellevue
RaeAnn Hanley Francis
—Summa Cum Laude
Kelso
Sabrina Dawn Hooton
—Cum Laude
Washougal
Jessica Lynne French
—Summa Cum Laude
Richland
Joshua Timothy Howard
—Cum Laude
Puyallup
Ricky Charles Mann
—Magna Cum Laude
Saint Helens, Oregon
Jessica Danelle Friberg
—Summa Cum Laude
Aberdeen
Mckenna Susan Hudson
Renton
Ashley Jaye Marrs
Des Moines
Amy Diane Newton
Kennewick
Emily Caroline Hustad
Issaquah
Given Grace Backholm
Martin
—Magna Cum Laude
Aberdeen
Elisabeth Katharine
O’Connell
University Place
Rachel Delora Fugate
—Cum Laude
Kapaa, Hawaii
Jackleen Alanna George
—Magna Cum Laude
Aberdeen
Naomi Jane Gnade
—Magna Cum Laude
Woodland
Kimberly Paige Goodwin
—Magna Cum Laude
Bainbridge Island
Amy Lynn Gray
—Magna Cum Laude
Pasco
Stephanie Ann Hall
—Magna Cum Laude
Rochester
Britt LaBissoniere Hansen
—Cum Laude
Freeland
Jessica Bland Harris
—Cum Laude
Cashmere
d e gr e e s
Stephanie Jo Idso
—Summa Cum Laude
Grayland
Karissa Marie Irwin
Littlerock
Angela Marie Jenkins
—Cum Laude
Kennewick
Sarah Dawn Johnson
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Carmen Mae Justice
—Summa Cum Laude
Pe Ell
Heather Ann Killam
—Summa Cum Laude
Coupeville
Donn Albert Kirkwood
—Summa Cum Laude
Coupeville
Jeanne Ellen Clark Korver
—Summa Cum Laude
Shelton
Jill Leslie Munstedt
Spokane
Tara Michel Obermiller
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Valerie Layne Martin
—Cum Laude
LaCrosse
Megan Elizabeth Oten
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Nereyda C. Martinez
—Summa Cum Laude
Pasco
Howard Otis Palmer, Jr.
—Summa Cum Laude
Olympia
Matthew Sidney Maurer
—Summa Cum Laude
Aberdeen
Kelly Sue Parker
—Magna Cum Laude
Kennewick
Sandra A. Mayberry
—Cum Laude
Tenino
Adriana Sofia Parsons
—Summa Cum Laude
Walla Walla
Ambrea Lynne McBrideMerino
—Cum Laude
Olympia
Thomas Lafayette McDaniel, Jr.
—Cum Laude
Kalama
Veronica Leigh McKinley
—Magna Cum Laude
Chehalis
2008
Erica J. Pearson
—Summa Cum Laude
Elma
Devonne Erica Pele
—Magna Cum Laude
Santa Clara, California
Amanda Joanne Peterson
—Cum Laude
Veradale
SPRING
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Candidates
for
d e gr e e s
Shelley Nicole Pierson
—Magna Cum Laude
Seattle
Jacklyn Mary Stricherz
—Summa Cum Laude
Spanaway
Exercise Physiology
and Metabolism
Melanie Marie Preiss
—Summa Cum Laude
Longview
Cindi Lu Strode
—Summa Cum Laude
Hoquiam
Ann Ilene Atkins
—Summa Cum Laude
Newport
David William Provolt
Kelso
Kathryn Mariah Summers
Greenacres
Alesya V. Oleynik
Liberty Lake
Megan E. Johnson
—Magna Cum Laude
Pullman
Amy Johnston Hale Roberts
—Summa Cum Laude
Longview
Janie Kay Jacobson Talevich
—Summa Cum Laude
Hoquiam
Tessa Janelle Reinbold
East Wenatchee
Nalani Ann Kasischke
Seward, Alaska
Candace Rae Robinson
—Summa Cum Laude
Chehalis
Alicia Anne Van
—Summa Cum Laude
Kelso
Kristine A. Schmedding
Spokane
Chris Ryan Krueger
—Summa Cum Laude
East Wenatchee
Kendra Davene Rodocker
—Magna Cum Laude
Chehalis
Asia Christine Veal
Rochester
Nicole Raye Ruhland
—Magna Cum Laude
Kelso
Jennifer Terese Nagle Santjer
—Magna Cum Laude
Grandview
Robert David Schott
Wenatchee
Jon Clyde Schray
Chehalis
Tara Irene Sciurba
—Summa Cum Laude
Kennewick
Zenobia Suzan Scott
—Magna Cum Laude
Kelso
Jennifer Louise Sherwood
—Cum Laude
Colbert
Danielle Lee Smith
—Summa Cum Laude
Bellingham
Jessica Rae Smith
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Kathleen Rose Smith
—Summa Cum Laude
Cinebar
Nicole Marie Smuts
—Cum Laude
Taylor, Arizona
Jacelle Elizabeth Snodgrass
—Summa Cum Laude
Aberdeen
Kendra Allison Wade
—Magna Cum Laude
North Las Vegas, Nevada
Jamie Nicole Walter
Odessa
Kristina Headley M.
Wambold
—Summa Cum Laude
Battle Ground
Andrew William Watt
—Cum Laude
Curtis
Karina Marie Wehrmann
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Jennifer Marie Welch
—Cum Laude
Spokane Valley
Amanda Michelle Williams
—Summa Cum Laude
Battle Ground
Laurie Ann Williams
—Summa Cum Laude
East Wenatchee
Holly Marie Wilson
—Magna Cum Laude
Pasco
Kala Rachel Winter
—Magna Cum Laude
Aberdeen
Kristy Nicole Wright
—Cum Laude
Kalama
Ryan Christopher Spuhler
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Leah RaeAnn Stites
—Magna Cum Laude
Sequim
50
2008
SPRING
Betty J. Wiyrick
Liberty Lake
Kinesiology
Romeen Anthony
Abdollmohammadi
Camano Island
Brian Craig Adams
Yakima
Brittney Rose Anderson
Ridgefield
Patrick Ryan Bergeron
Pullman
Jacob Daniel Briggs
Benton City
David Isidro Chavarin
Wenatchee
Nicholas Martin Crowe
Kelso
Devard L. Darling
Sugarland, Texas
Anna Michelle Denny
Bothell
Cody Douglas Drake
Issaquah
Mina Ebisu
Japan
Aaron Scott Egbert
Kent
Richard Martin Feher
Walnut Creek, California
Shaye Erin Harrel
—Cum Laude
Scottsdale, Arizona
Michael Braxton Hearron
Tacoma
Jamie Lee Heitz
—Cum Laude
Kennewick
Kristin Michelle Holmes
—Cum Laude
Bothell
Stephanie Carol Jamison
Bothell
Amy Laura Jemelka
—Summa Cum Laude
Centralia
Meghan Kathleen Leonard
Newberg, Oregon
Nicole Katherine Lorvick
—Cum Laude
Bothell
Megan Mary Madigan
Edmonds
Kate Swindell McCary
—Cum Laude
Edmonds
Carolyn Janelle Mingo
Tacoma
Heather Marie Morrow
Renton
Jonathan Michael Odell
Olympia
Renee Munro Paquet
Auburn
Shannon Christine Piecke
Auburn
Rachael Caitlin Purdy
Bothell
Aaron Ramos
Sunnyside
Jacqueline Audrey Ringquist
Yelm
Chelsea Anne Roden
Chehalis
Brian William Smith
Bellevue
Abbey Jo Snodgrass
Boise, Idaho
Carolyn Kay Spogen
Chehalis
Lauren Rachelle Sutton
Moses Lake
Mason Wyat Tabler
Waterville
Masahiro Tsuchida
Osaka, Japan
Candidates
Justin Alan Ulbright
—Summa Cum Laude
Graham
Lauren Jane Webb
Des Moines
Shawn Michael Arana Wood
—Cum Laude
Meridian, Idaho
Jessica Danielle Zita
—Magna Cum Laude
Echo, Oregon
d e gr e e s
Garrett Richard Heinemann
Snohomish
Allison Lee Scurich
Laguna Niguel, California
Young Chan Choi
Everett
Rebekah M. Hull
Mill Creek
Mychal James Deming
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Ryan Matthew Jordan
Spokane
Jonathan Michael Stebbins
—Magna Cum Laude
Kalispell, Montana
Joshua Loret de Mola
Kyle C. Descher
Pullman
Michael Patrick Dowling
Olympia
Scott Norman Bailey
—Cum Laude
Bellevue
Justin Robert Feiszli
—Cum Laude
Tacoma
Kimberly Jo Behrends
Lake Stevens
Matthew Robert Alan
Fladwood
Lake Oswego, Oregon
Karin Jessica Brevick
Fall City
Michael Neal Bryant
Richland
Bachelor of Arts in
Sport Management
Bryson John Bickler
Enumclaw
for
Garrett W. Hampton
Vancouver
Jack Ross Heimbigner
Ritzville
Marlon Richard Stewart
Mercer Island
Aubrey Gene Kaulana
Kiemnec
—Magna Cum Laude
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Jeffrey R. Thatcher
Federal Way
Nickolas Paul Tooliatos III
San Ramon, California
Jeffrey Ryan Lawrence
Olympia
Ashley Noel Walker
Lacey
Jamie Christine Lee
Seattle
Elizabeth Ellen Wiley
—Cum Laude
Bellingham
Jessica Maria Martinez
—Magna Cum Laude
Sammamish
Trevin Andrew Williams
Bellingham
Anna Michelle Miller
—Cum Laude
Corvallis, Oregon
Bradley Merlyn Mohr
Libby, Montana
Josh Daniel Mullins
Tacoma
College of Engineering and Architecture
Bioengineering
Lyal Arthur Dahl
Oak Harbor
Mona Basel Al-Ghussein
Jordan
Undrea Ashlie Dennis
Tacoma
Samuel Leo Bechara
Federal Way
Andrew Lee Esparza
Pasco
Cory Dorsey Cole
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Michael James Francik
Pasco
King Lun Li
Hong Kong
Alison Christine Macleod
—Magna Cum Laude
Olympia
Daniel John Pederson
—Cum Laude
Pomeroy
Alexander Hadish
Gebresellassie
Seattle
Robert William Gibson
Pullman
Sean Michael Isacson
Kenmore
Chelsea Marie Grunst Jordan
Molt, Montana
Ryan Scott Renslow
—Magna Cum Laude
Greenacres
Cody Shane Beebe
—Cum Laude
Selah
Matthew William Smith
—Magna Cum Laude
Manson
Ryan Deke Beemer
—Cum Laude
Bakersfield, California
Louis Alberto Valle, Jr.
Richland
Monica Margaret Blanchard
Ketchikan, Alaska
Amanda Karin Vicklund
Edmonds
Michelle Nicole Bostrom
Yakima
Bennett James Williamson
Spokane
Forrest Alexander Brown
Navarre, Florida
Civil Engineering
Lance Christopher Chambers
Arlington
Diana Francis Aguilar
Walla Walla
Andrey Artemovich Avetisyan
Pasco
Chemical Engineering
ViJay Sunil Kumar
Snohomish
Steven Michael Adelmund
—Magna Cum Laude
Richland
Benjamin Krishan Lantz
Pullman
Daniel Ryan Baker
—Summa Cum Laude
Boise, Idaho
Reuven Miropolskiy
Seattle
John Carl Becker
Montesano
Amy Lee Colburn
Puyallup
Kayla Michelle Culmer
—Summa Cum Laude
Kennewick
Curtis James Earl
Tenino
Matthew Howard Erickson
—Cum Laude
Nine Mile Falls
Kevin Thomas Fitts
Longview
Brian Christopher Porter
Silverdale
2008
SPRING
commencemenT
51
Candidates
for
Benjamin James Floyd
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Troy Scott Freeman
Montesano
Harpreet Singh Ghuman
Richland
Jacob Dale Giller
West Richland
d e gr e e s
Chun Tat Tung
Hong Kong
Computer Science
Matthew Jared Bowen
Barrow, Alaska
Joshua Alan Volkman
—Magna Cum Laude
Richland
Adam Samuel Bales
—Magna Cum Laude
Tacoma
Bryan Walter Brennan
Pullman
Christopher Ray Voth
—Magna Cum Laude
Bellingham
Daniel Fredrick Hanson
Spokane Valley
Frank Joseph Wachob
Pullman
Stephen Scott Hazzard
—Cum Laude
Sunnyside
Jared Jotaro Wada
University Place
Eric Joh Hermanson
Vancouver
Brian John Walkenhauer
—Summa Cum Laude
Yakima
Katherine Rachel Krall
Poway, California
Eric Thomas Lentz
—Summa Cum Laude
Omak
Xu Wang
Bellevue
Scott James Wilson
Bellingham
Haven Tristan Elipse Hash
Vancouver
Michael Patrick Diedesch
—Cum Laude
Valleyford
Allen Charles Peloquin
Mercer Island
Hajow E. Edin
Seattle
Dwayne Ray Rich
—Cum Laude
Pullman
Hassan Moustafa Eissa
Pullman
Devin Leo Rider
Seattle
Isaac Henry Loebsack
Waterville
Hayden Kwok Wong
Walla Walla
Eli Richard Lundberg
Brush Prairie
Benjamin Luther Woodard
Cheney
Benjamin John Waldher
Spokane
Nicholas Vincent Maddox
Lynnwood
Samantha Marie York
Duvall
Pak Wa Lau Yau
Hong Kong
Brian Thomas Mann
Lacey
Computer Engineering
Computer Science,
Vancouver
Samuel Matthew Bayless
—Summa Cum Laude
Bothell
Garth Dale Nelson
Anchorage, Alaska
Jacob August Beck
Helena, Montana
Evan John Newman
—Magna Cum Laude
Pullman
Matthew Jared Bowen
Barrow, Alaska
Michael Edward Niehl
University Place
Bradley Joshua Downs
—Cum Laude
Boise, Idaho
Shawn Mark Nolph
Pullman
Kirk Thomas Paulsen
—Cum Laude
Ladysmith, Wisconsin
Alexander J. Petrin
Spokane
Christopher James Raymond
West Richland
Carrie Diane Schramm
—Magna Cum Laude
Selah
Daniel John Pederson
—Cum Laude
Pomeroy
David Albert Pettengill
Olympia
Bryan Patrick Quayle
Kingston
Derrick Arves Santos
Bothell
Suk J. Kim
Yakima
Paul Michael Wiens
Federal Way
Bachelor of Arts in
Computer Science
Teresa Marie Stanton
Kennewick
52
2008
SPRING
Adam Zachary Bertsch
Vancouver
Tyler Jay Harvey
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Landon Grant Kryger
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Aaron Scott Mills
Kelso
Joseph Edward Sturtevant
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
David Lee Fugate
Centralia
Christopher William
Gallacher
Walla Walla
Cesar Homar Godinez
Wenatchee
Sean Robert Graham
—Cum Laude
Jared Robert Johnson
Olympia
Max Loki Kingsbury
Seattle
Jeffrey Allen Louis
Koellermeier
Richland
Matthew Lee Oberg
Tonasket
Louis Oscar Tibbs IV
Edgewood
Justin C. Wood
—Magna Cum Laude
Allyn
Wei Zhang
Pullman
James Vernon Van Boxtel
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Materials Science and
Engineering
Electrical
Engineering
Jason William Drexler
—Magna Cum Laude
Covington
Jeremy Dennis Asmussen
Pullman
Jameson Martin Moore Root
Pullman
Steven John Avila, Jr.
Edgewood
Julie Marie Smith
—Cum Laude
Olympia
Rohit Biyani
—Cum Laude
Kennewick
Armando Torres, Jr.
Toppenish
Anders Theodore Dahl
Pullman
Marvin Paul Ojwang
Renton
Jacob Paul Richard RobinsonGarcia
Mountlake Terrace
Michael J. Mayfarth
Gig Harbor
Patrick Joseph Corrigan
Issaquah
Candidates
for
d e gr e e s
Bachelor of Science
in Mechanical
Engineering
Jacob James Howarth
—Cum Laude
Kelso
Ryan Kaj Soderlund
—Magna Cum Laude
Anchorage, Alaska
Russell Sterling Sauer
—Magna Cum Laude
Battle Ground
Eric Stephen Allwine
Richland
James William Huffaker
Bothell
Ryan Scott Towry
Mead
Travis J. Sewell
Vancouver
Zachary Michael Andrews
Clarkston
Eric Michael Jones
Cashmere
Hai Hoang Tran
Kennewick
Nathan D. Stauffer
Vancouver
Derek Lewis Archer
Richland
Samuel Thomas Jones
Cashmere
Aric James Tyler
Uniontown
Tam C. Tran
Longview
Michael David Beagle
Olympia
Nathan Michael Kippes
Richland
Derek Paul Vetter
Raymond
Clifford Charles Wilson
Woodland
Manuel C. Becerra
Pasco
Tyler John Korynta
Selah
Michael Charles Walker
Richland
Erin Michelle Wright
Camas
Cory William Bloomquist
Battle Ground
Martin Stanley Kosonen
Olympia
Robert Pitser Weaver
Spokane
Clark Edmund Brandon
—Cum Laude
Sammamish
Amanda Leigh Kramer
Richland
Lindsay Marie Wiseman
Santa Rosa, California
Sean William Ylinen
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Jacob Zachariah Leister
Pullman
David Andrew Young
Yakima
David James Clark
West Richland
Benjamin Del Lindberg
—Cum Laude
Richland
Evan Comben
Kennewick
David Lawrence Lohrmeyer
Clarkston
Mechanical
Engineering,
Vancouver
Brendan Patrick Dallas
—Cum Laude
Woodinville
Brett Daniel Lucas
West Richland
Andrew Spencer Barnes
—Cum Laude
Ridgefield
Alexander Neil McDonald
Woodinville
Reid Alan Cashman
Castle Rock
Garrett Franklin Moon
Prosser
Gabriel Castro
Battle Ground
André Terrell Nelson
Silverdale
Brian David DeGraw
Vancouver
Tu Minh Nguyen
Tacoma
Loy Jimmy Dockery III
Ridgefield
Nicholas Adam Farley
Seattle
Johnstonne Muthiora
Njuguna
Seattle
Benjamin J. Filan
Vancouver
Brandon Edward Gahan
Enumclaw
Jared Tait Alexander Olson
Raymond
Tamara Louise Galland
Sunnyside
Christopher Stpehen Paris
Kent
Thomas James Gammon
Richland
Sandip Peter
Lynnwood
Ryan William Garr
Ferndale
Vysal Phou
Everett
Samuel Oliver Goueth
—Magna Cum Laude
Pullman
John Harrison Pittman
Pasco
Dinh Tran Cao
Seattle
Jason Robert Donat
Brett Jared Duarte
Seattle
Brian Kelly Durham
Bremerton
Marcus Joseph Faries
Kennewick
Stanley Michael Gross
—Magna Cum Laude
Anacortes
Nicodemus John Hallin
Spokane
Charles Ivan Hayward
Pullman
Mark Edward Shoaf
Lake Stevens
Bryce Charles Shreeve
Grandview
Travis Wade Snyder
Cerritos, California
Bachelor of
Architecture
Kimberly Joan DeVries
Mount Vernon
Architectural Studies
Valerie Anne Bartels
—Cum Laude
Graham
Angela Christine Brackett
—Magna Cum Laude
Olympia
Margaret Ann Cahalan
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Brandon Joseph Cari
Poulsbo
Julia Faye Cree
Federal Way
Andrew Louis DeFlorio
Sammamish
Bryan W. Hamilton
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Kimberly Joan DeVries
Mount Vernon
Ryan Daniel Kautzky
—Cum Laude
Richland
Jeremy Zach Lindberg
Brush Prairie
Simon Andrew Long
Washougal
Eric Phillip Leigh Martin
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Timothy Carl McGarey
Brush Prairie
Ryan Jay Nelson
Yacolt
Marissa Laine Eckstrom
—Cum Laude
Belfair
Aaron Lloyd Frease
—Cum Laude
Bainbridge Island
Shannon Whitney Gisselberg
Tacoma
Kimberly Lorraine Graham
Des Moines
John Lee Grandbouche
Sequim
Ellen Elizabeth Hagen
Kirkland
Alan Dean Rathbun
Vancouver
Leslie Ann Hamstreet
Leavenworth
2008
SPRING
commencemenT
53
Candidates
for
Brandon Jeffrey Harris
—Cum Laude
Seahurst
d e gr e e s
Scott Glen Nicholson
Levi Daniel Baker
Wenatchee
Leanne Marie Miller
Curlew
Brian James O’Connor
Seattle
Thomas James Baseler
Issaquah
Kyle David Nevils
Richland
Wyatt L. O’Day
Spokane
Brandon Charles Brownell
Yelm
Emi Kanamori
Tokyo, Japan
Adam Sean Pazan
—Magna Cum Laude
Port Angeles
Mireya Chavez
Kennewick
Shawn Patrick O’Leary
—Cum Laude
Gig Harbor
Hyung Woo Kim
Seoul, Korea
Khamboune Josey Philavanh
Walla Walla
William Christopher
Kirkwood
Bainbrdge Island
Melvin John Schell
Spokane
James Robert Holder
Pullman
Jeffrey Thomas Hyslop
Spokane
Caesar John Millard Kortuem
Oak Harbor
Jeffrey Ryan Smith
Altadena, California
Darrick Fei Leong
Issaquah
Jonathon Ryan Stahl
—Magna Cum Laude
Pullman
Di Hao Liang
Port Angeles
Peter A. Tallar
Kenmore
Megan Kelly Magraw
Bainbridge Island
Krystle Sabire Walther
Renton
Joshua Paul Mast
Everett
Kelsey Lynn Wegener
University Place
Cory Daniel Mattheis
—Magna Cum Laude
Lake Tapps
Eric Glenn Williams
—Cum Laude
Colbert
Kerry Robert May
Woodinville
Benjamin Barrymore
Woodhouse
Black Diamond
Katharine Louise McGough
Medina
Robert Lawrence McNamara
Silverdale
Construction
Management
Sardar Khairi Nasim
Pullman
Octavio Bailon-Schubert
Connell
Jered Scott Cottell
Maple Valley
Sean Allen Dayton
Pullman
Derek Anthony Deeter
—Cum Laude
Poulsbo
Paul Alan Easling
Sequim
Kevin Matthew Ess
Snohomish
Andrew Donald Fitzpatrick
Kirkland
Adrian Sayles Flint
Redmond
Timothy James Frantz
Port Angeles
Brett Duane Hightower
Burien
James Paul Hightower
Spokane
Pauli Taylor Lavochin
Bonney Lake
Marc Alan Lundt
Olympia
Gerrod Andrew Majesky
Spokane
Eric David Peterson
Port Orchard
Stephen Robert Pontius
Bellevue
Jesse John Radoslovich
Cashmere
Nicholas Andrew Raklios
—Summa Cum Laude
Richland
Beau Shayan Shirdavani
Redmond
Zachary Patrick Simard
—Magna Cum Laude
Edmonds
Isaac Lucas Smith
Spokane
Benjamin Kendall Stuckrath
Bellingham
Matthew William Wagner
Sumner
Robb Gregory Waldburger
Edmonds
Randy John Widman
Rosalia
Eric Glenn Williams
—Cum Laude
Colbert
Intercollegiate College of Nursing
Nursing
Laurilee June Anderberg
Longview
Israel David Anderson
Pullman
Jesse James Anderson
—Magna Cum Laude
Eileen Johnna Babon
Missoula, Montana
Dana Marie Bafus
Walla Walla
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2008
SPRING
Laurie Marie Barrio
—Summa Cum Laude
Battle Ground
Marita L. Berg
—Magna Cum Laude
Yakima
Peggy A. Borden
—Cum Laude
Cle Elum
Janine Marie Battaglia
Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Lorraine Lee Bethay
Yakima
Jennifer Ilene Bramhall
Pomeroy
Marla S. Beam
Vancouver
Caroline Olene Bivens
—Magna Cum Laude
Poulsbo
Andrea Marie Brazington
Veradale
Stephanie D. Benitez
—Summa Cum Laude
Union Gap
Mercedes Marie Beresford
Kent
Erica Lynn Block
—Cum Laude
Whispering Pines, North
Carolina
Danielle Nicole Brockus
—Summa Cum Laude
Kennewick
Daja Marie Bunker Brown
—Cum Laude
Richland
Candidates
Randi Marie Bullard
Walla Walla
Lindsey Jeneane Burgner
Olympia
Tricia Marie Carlton
Greenacres
Dianna May Carroll
—Cum Laude
West Richland
Joseph Ruben Chacón
Richland
Sarah Anne Chase
—Summa Cum Laude
Naches
Gigi Chau
—Magna Cum Laude
Tacoma
Elizabeth Ann Cleary
—Magna Cum Laude
Richland
Teryl Lauzon Clendenin
Portland
Debbie Connolly
Bow
Melissa Yvonne Covenant
Wenatchee
Cynthia Marie Covey
Yakima
Cameron L. Dang
Vancouver
Imelda Melissa Elizabeth
Darnell
Spanaway
Darrin Anne DeGooyer
Yakima
Melissa Marie Denham
Laporte, Colorado
Sarah Marie Garza
—Cum Laude
Yakima
Julia Jeannette Griffin
—Cum Laude
Yakima
David Charles Hatch
Clackamas, Oregon
Anne Elizabeth Hernandez
—Magna Cum Laude
Yakima
Elaine Teresa Hetherington
—Summa Cum Laude
Pasco
Lindsey Cipriana Holbrook
Yakima
Sasha Kristine Hoover
—Summa Cum Laude
Camano Island
Kathleen Louise Hudson
—Cum Laude
Olympia
Danielle May Hutchens
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Rachel Inman
—Cum Laude
Colbert
Laura Jean Jarrell
Bear, Delaware
Klayton Ryder Johanson
Albion
Brenda Jones
Spokane
Felicia Marie Kienbaum
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Ashley Marie Doherty
Pasco
Hyun Jeong Kim
—Cum Laude
Auburn
Sara Louise Driggs
—Magna Cum Laude
Kennewick
Brianna Dawn Kromm
Spokane
Bogdan Yevgenyevich Elikh
Spokane
Christie Anne Lambdin
—Cum Laude
Issaquah
Kate Engleman
Yakima
Anna Faith Landeene
Aiken, South Carolina
Elyse Michelle Erickson
Anchorage, Alaska
Stefany Rosita Larsen
—Summa Cum Laude
Pullman
Erin K. Evans
—Cum Laude
Richland
Barbara Lois Lawson
Wenatchee
Pamela Laura Fugitt
Chewelah
Duyen S. Le
Seattle
Connie Gale
St. Paul, Oregon
Erin Elizabeth Lenney
—Magna Cum Laude
Des Moines
for
Kim Suzanne Lovelace
Kennewick
Taylor Jerome Loykasek
Sumner
Janelle Lynn Madison
Stanwood
Anita M. McCambridge
—Summa Cum Laude
Hoquiam
Debra McKissack
Ridgefield
Melissa Erin Meldrum
—Magna Cum Laude
Selah
Wilmer Melendez
Lakewood
Cheryl Ann Menard-Wentz
—Summa Cum Laude
Toppenish
d e gr e e s
Sandee Irene Petterson
—Summa Cum Laude
Kent
Allen Ondevilla Poblete
—Cum Laude
Lakewood
Heidi Monique Powell
Moses Lake
Kasandra Marie Puente
Sunnyside
Ruth Clara Rice
Vancouver
Scarlet Lacey Riggs
Browns Point
Nicholas Alexander Robbins
—Cum Laude
David W. Robinson
Milwaukie, Oregon
Carrie Merrill
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Margaret Louise Rogers
—Summa Cum Laude
Poulsbo
Stefanie Christine Morrison
—Magna Cum Laude
Manson
Minda Rose
—Magna Cum Laude
Ellensburg
Samuel Kevin Mulvihill
Normandy Park
Jo Beth Rosser
—Magna Cum Laude
Kennewick
Holly Anne Nehl
—Magna Cum Laude
Yakima
Kristie Leeann Noble
—Cum Laude
South Korea
Barbara Annet Rukundo
Pullman
Danielle Jean Schilperoort
Toppenish
Tracy Lynn Nordhagen
—Summa Cum Laude
Spokane
Robin Kiyoko Ota
—Summa Cum Laude
Ellensburg
Jillian Marie Oury
Redmond
Maria Trinidad Padilla
Yakima
Renée Munro Paquet
Auburn
Emily Ruth Schneidmiller
—Cum Laude
Post Falls, Idaho
Nichole Marie Sharp
Pasco
Caitlin Margaret Shearer
—Cum Laude
Shoreline
Dean Hicham Shehadeh
—Magna Cum Laude
Oceandside, California
Samiya Siddiqui
—Cum Laude
Richland
William Dean Pease
Selah
Rebecca Lynn Simons
Rochester, Michigan
Raydine Perron
East Wenatchee
Randell Lynne Peterman
—Cum Laude
Nampa, Idaho
Blake Thomas Peterson
Moses Lake
2008
Elizabeth C. Sims
—Cum Laude
Troy, Idaho
Claire Nicole Sotelo
—Magna Cum Laude
Yakima
Alex Conrad Stehr
Moses Lake
SPRING
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Candidates
for
d e gr e e s
Jenna Marie Taylor
—Magna Cum Laude
Yakima
Nursing with Eastern
April Kay Schoultz Thomas
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Kimberly Leigh Benner
Cheney
Kevin Wesley Reed
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Zane E. Bower
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Beth Marie Rummel
—Magna Cum Laude
Hamilton, Montana
Dianna L. Budgeon
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Teresa Louise Helle Sauther
—Magna Cum Laude
Greenacres
Amy Lynn Cunningham
—Cum Laude
Portland, Oregon
Amy Elizabeth Speight
—Cum Laude
Clinton
Brigitte Renee Eberly
Spokane
Heather Elise Sybouts
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Andrea Rose Thonney
—Magna Cum Laude
Prosser
Heather Noelle Tomlinson
—Summa Cum Laude
Spokane Valley
Renee Marie Tucker
Medical Lake
Michael James Unruh
—Magna Cum Laude
Gresham, Oregon
Joshua Patrick Phillips
Spokane Valley
Nursing with
Whitworth University
Georgia Leann Andreas
Yakima
Lynne Jean Cornelius
Amy Louise Cutler
—Cum Laude
Nine Mile Falls
Ben Craig Ferderer
Spokane
Michelle Leanne Ferderer
Spokane
Lauralee Jann Howard
Woodinville
Hoang N. Vu
Vancouver
Lisa Ann Harrold
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Stephanie R. Wagner
College Place
Justin Robert Howard
Spokane
Dana Raquel Vineyard
Pocatello, Idaho
Aubree Lybbert Wanlass
—Cum Laude
Moses Lake
Kim-Huong Thi Huynh
Seattle
Joseph Jon Weber
Soap Lake
Jenna Lynn Johnson
—Summa Cum Laude
Spokane
Wendy Nicole Williams
—Summa Cum Laude
Wenatchee
Michael William Ward
Longview
Angela Rose Kees
—Magna Cum Laude
Bothell
Winnie Rae Warren
Malaga
Harry Melseth Lawrence
Othello
Nursing with Gonzaga
University
Jennifer Audrey Smith
—Summa Cum Laude
Colbert
Deborah Stabell Watkins
Clarkston
Maria O. Mejia-Sierra
—Magna Cum Laude
Everett
Hilary Laurel Cutler
—Magna Cum Laude
Olympia
Yazmin Yoshellin Valdes
Lakewood
Debbie Rae Ward
—Summa Cum Laude
Spokane
Billie Jo Wensveen
West Richland
Marilou D. Mote
—Magna Cum Laude
Vacaville, California
Debra Kaye White
Rosburg
Anna Alyssa Odash
—Magna Cum Laude
Lakebay
Aubrey Lynn Wilde
—Magna Cum Laude
Enumclaw
Stephanie Lynn Winters
Vancouver
Amber LaRue Wissenbach
—Magna Cum Laude
Richland
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2008
SPRING
Capri Ayn Palanuk
—Cum Laude
Grand Coulee
Rachelle Janeane Parsons
—Cum Laude
Sagle, Idaho
Paul F. Travis
Spokane
Alicia Dianne Grassl
—Magna Cum Laude
Pasco
Tatyana Pavlovna Lapik
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Kathryn Alicia Williams
—Magna Cum Laude
Tacoma
Jody Marie Johnson
Spokane
Ashley Marie McFarland
—Magna Cum Laude
Seattle
Shannon Marie Reeder
—Magna Cum Laude
Camano Island
Merrie Carol Scharf
Renton
Wendy Wilkins
—Cum Laude
Spirit Lake, Idaho
Candidates
for
d e gr e e s
Bachelor of Arts in
American Studies
Katie Michelle Neis
—Cum Laude
Veradale
Bachelor of Arts in
Anthropology
Amy Elizabeth Adams
Richland
Debra Elizabeth Barnett
—Summa Cum Laude
Skamania
Yuko Ohno
—Magna Cum Laude
Japan
Andrew Joseph Bottom
—Magna Cum Laude
Philomath, Oregon
Bachelor of Arts in
Communication
Alex Vichay Bountharath
Connell
Courtney Ann Ketner Adams
—Cum Laude
Yakima
Gregory John Amos
Brier
Christopher I. Antes
Seattle
Jessica Lynne Regan Byers
Lacey
Hannah Elizabeth Arusell
Aberdeen
Mayra Giles
Wenatchee
Cara Madeline Aune
North Bend
Kimberly Correne Holland
—Magna Cum Laude
Snohomish
Tramaine Shea Austin-Dillon
Los Angeles, California
Samuel Patrick King
Pasco
Ian James Miller
Spokane
Julie Diana Moore
Haley Elizabeth Paul
—Summa Cum Laude
Phoenix, Arizona
Casey J. Roulette
—Magna Cum Laude
Longview
Elizabeth Suiala Seumae
Pullman
Kelsey Lynne Wiig Weinberg
Seattle
Magnus Miles Wood
Grayland
Carolyn Lee Zink
Pullman
Sarah Christine Bacon
Colbert
Lindsey Anne Baier
Mill Creek
Erin Lynn Balmer
Walla Walla
Larissa Renee Barth
—Cum Laude
Yakima
Nicole Hannah Bartholomaus
Mukilteo
Merideth Ann Beasley
Portland, Oregon
Christopher John Beeman
Spokane
Melinda Rose Behl
El Paso, Texas
Alexander John Bennett
Vancouver
Chris Liam Bennett
Eastsound
Bachelor of Arts in
Asian Studies
Grant Lawrence Bennett
Vancouver
Joel Gorton
—Magna Cum Laude
Benton City
Danielle June Berish
—Magna Cum Laude
Atlanta, Georgia
Robert Benjamin Harvey
Lacey
Ty William Binschus
Burlington
Ellen Whitehead Kincaid
—Cum Laude
Pullman
Lisa Anne Borkowski
Sammamish
Jessica Nelle Bower
Camas
Jordan Garrett Bowers
—Cum Laude
Billings, Montana
Jeremy Durjan Cross-Crosdale
Lacey
Courtney Ann Crowther
Everett
Jessica Lynne Cullinan
—Magna Cum Laude
Oak Harbor
Andrew Emilio DeCesare
Spokane
Kaci Johanna Boyd
Dayton
Rachel Bluma Dedrickson
—Cum Laude
Bellevue
Nicole Marie Brelsford
Pullman
Kali Anne Deno
Chattaory
Jonathan Donald
Bridenbaugh
Issaquah
Cassie Johanna deVries
Moxee
Nicole Dona DiTraglia
Duvall
Ryan Alan Brinton
Olympia
Catherine Maria Donahoe
Issaquah
Joshua Von Britton
Woodinville
Justin Michael Dotterweich
Bellevue
Ali Kay Broemeling
Spokane
Donald Webb Brown III
Bellingham
Gretchen Jane Brown
—Cum Laude
Seattle
Allison Kate Burback
Seattle
Allison Ann Doty
Meridian, Idaho
Kathryn Claire Drescher
Orondo
Kimberley Michelle
Ducharme
Seattle
Kimberly Kae Dudley
—Cum Laude
Pullman
Emily Rose Campen
—Cum Laude
Puyallup
Brian Joseph Edgmon
Federal Way
Jon Ian Carey
Bothell
Jacob Robert Edwards
Vancouver
Antony John Castle
Toledo
Jeffrey Michael Egan
—Magna Cum Laude
Woodinville
Ting Ting Chan
Hong Kong
Danji Chao
China
Stefanie Marie Egbert
—Cum Laude
Othello
Donald R. Coleman
—Cum Laude
Carnation
Colleen Margaret Elswick
Tacoma
Kellie Danielle Conway
Odessa
Brianna Nicole Bonni Cook
Belfair
Lisa Nicole Corpolongo
Olalla
2008
Lindsey Anne Emert
—Magna Cum Laude
Everson
Brandon Lee Evans
Mesa, Arizona
Kyle Bryan Ewing
Lacey
SPRING
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Candidates
for
Hailey Melisa Feider
—Cum Laude
Pomeroy
Jessica Kay Fitts
—Magna Cum Laude
Ocean Shores
Matthew Brandon Fletcher
Spokane
Benjamin Clifton Foley
Sammamish
Kate Rose Follett
—Magna Cum Laude
Walla Walla
d e gr e e s
Alicia Lynn Harris
Yakima
Emily S. Luty
Redmond
Andrew Earl Nelson
Bainbridge
Amy Michelle Hemingson
Bellevue
Hayley Marie MacLean
Issaquah
Megan Elizabeth Nelson
Renton
Brook Elizabeth Hemingway
Spokane
Charles Christopher Maier
—Cum Laude
Snoqualmie
Lisa Kristina Ness
Des Moines
Lisa Marie Higgins
Federal Way
Joseph Edward Hinson
Brier
David Michael Hodges
Renton
Erik Jon Jacobsen
Shoreline
Jack Arthur Follman
Sedro-Woolley
Shawn Nichol James
Everett
Britni Marie Freiboth
Port Orchard
Anna Elizabeth Friedges
Dupont
Lindsey Ann Frohs
Brush Prairie
Ryan Paul Johne
Redmond
Ashley Marcella Johnson
Carnation
Carter Molohon Jones
Spokane
Marilyn Elyse Fulcher
Edmonds
Joshua Thomas-Bradley
Gegen
—Magna Cum Laude
Toppenish
Jessica Rose Jones
Richland
Jackie Anne Kane
Port Townsend
Cortney Ann Gogarty
Colville
Jamie Lee Keller
Kent
Dustin Lee Goodnight
Snohomish
Amberly Michelle Kent
—Magna Cum Laude
Palouse
Nicole Marie Gourlie
Woodinville
Jarod Raemond Knudsen
Kelso
Victor Jorge Graf
Vancouver
Kanani Lee Knudson
—Magna Cum Laude
Port Hadlock
Dane Thorsen Graham
Bellingham
Karly Brooke Greenberg
Vancouver
Kristen DeAnn Gregerson
Everett
Jamie Melissa Grosz
—Cum Laude
Chesterfield, Missouri
Gena Carol Guillen
Kent
Alexander Neathery Haight
Sandpoint, Idaho
Emily Jaye Hanson
Lacey
Shawna Michelle Hanson
Woodinville
2008
SPRING
Brian Neil Lamb
Camas
Christopher Ryan Landreth
Sammamish
Kyle Daniel Lawrence
Seattle
Lace Laya Lawrence
Toppenish
Thomas A. Haig
Corvallis, Oregon
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Casey Gaylord Kuehl
Bothell
Jana Christine Lindsey
—Magna Cum Laude
East Wenatchee
Erin Janae Lockhert
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Anna Maria Manessiotis
Vancouver
Brett Tyler Mankle
Bellingham
Kelsey Jane Martin
Federal Way
Ashley Nicole McFarland
Seattle
James Rae McIntosh
—Magna Cum Laude
Redmond
Patrick Doran McLaughlin
Auburn
Matthew James McVicker
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Sheela Marie Nikkhan
—Magna Cum Laude
Kent
Savannah Kay Nodtvedt
—Cum Laude
Graham
Rachael Elaine Odom
Gig Harbor
Sarah Jean Officer
—Cum Laude
Federal Way
Yuko Okada
Japan
David Ichiro Okano
Lynnwood
Kellie-Jo Owens
Everett
Brian Morgan McWethy
Kent
Steven Scott Page
APO
Ariela Mandel Medrash
Shoreline
Lindsay Nichole Panaro
Issaquah
Zachary David Melnick
Brush Prairie
Renee Parkins
Pullman
Jordan Alexandra Merfeld
Seattle
Veronica Irish Pebles
Davenport
Mindy Marie Merna
Sumner
Jeremy Morrison Peronto
Sammamish
Lindsey Anne Millar
—Magna Cum Laude
Olympia
Kelly Pflugrath
Carnation
Brianne Marie Miller
Des Moines
Jacob Robert Moore
Gig Harbor
Kyle Michael Moynihan
Bellevue
Angela Nichole Muehling
—Cum Laude
Pullman
Whitney Alison Mueller
—Magna Cum Laude
Monroe
Sable Mae Phillippi
—Magna Cum Laude
Bothell
David Timothy Pick
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Hailey Deann Poehlman
Seattle
Justin Michael Pokarney
—Magna Cum Laude
Milwaukie, Oregon
Ashley Nicole Polley
Sammamish
Chad Edward Nagel
Tumwater
Kirby Allise Pratt
Snohomish
Ryan James Nelli
—Magna Cum Laude
Redmond
Jessica Michelle Raab
Sammamish
Barton N. Reese
Vancouver
Candidates
for
d e gr e e s
Kevin Michael Reilly
Normandy Park
Kelly Joanne Smith
Bellevue
Brent Michael Weisberg
Plymouth, Minnesota
Tina Lee Bailey
Bellevue
Jared Anthony Ricardo
Hughson, California
Tasha Lea Smith
Bothell
Tabatha Anna West
Lacey
Tyler Robert Barnhart
Carnation
Corbit James Rice
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Nicolas John Solemsaas
Everett
Lindsay Marie Whitley
Liberty Lake
Chris James Becker
Enumclaw
Rachelle Rae Richardson
Auburn
Lynmarie Souma
—Cum Laude
Issaquah
Christine Elizabeth
Whittlesey
Bellevue
Darwin C. Bell
Rupert, Idaho
Lori Ida Richter
Mercer Island
Kristopher Michael Souza
Puyallup
Gerald Grey Wiley, Jr.
Spokane
Camlynn Jean Rickert
Mount Vernon
Alina Rebecca Steiner
Stanwood
Kate Melissa Williams
Arlington
John Sullivan Rogers
APO
Julian Sterbick-Myers
East Wenatchee
Matthew David Williams
Concrete
Rachel Lauren Rose
—Cum Laude
Woodinville
Jessica Sandra Stevens
Albany, Oregon
Matthew Nicholas Williams
—Magna Cum Laude
Seattle
Rachel Marie Rudnick
Walla Walla
Mandy Lynette Ruidl
—Magna Cum Laude
Shoreline
Laura Ann Russell
—Cum Laude
Lynnwood
Margaret Renee Russo
Tacoma
Aaron Daniel Schiffelbein
Kent
Cara Christine Schlinger
—Summa Cum Laude
Wilson, Wyoming
Katherine Erica Schwing
—Cum Laude
Colville
Alissa Marie Scott
Vancouver
Caitlin Rebecca Scott
—Cum Laude
Olympia
Katherine Louise Seastrom
La Canada, California
Cassandra Marie Seay
Pullman
Catherine Boryn Shen
Diamond Bar, California
Kelli Virginia Sheppard
Federal Way
Victoria Ann Shimel
Silverdale
Severin Kennedy Skolrud
Yakima
Charlotte Coburn Smith
Brier
Jeremy Dean Stiles
Lyman
Jason Jeffrey Strickland
Enumclaw
Andrea Lauren Strohmaier
Hillsboro, Oregon
Michael George Stuntz
Seattle
Samuel Dean Summerhill
Vancouver
Autumn Nichol Swankosky
Pullman
Kari Ann Switzer
—Cum Laude
Clinton
Kylan Ann Talbott
Sammamish
Lacretia Kim Taylor
—Cum Laude
Bothell
Katie Rose Wilson
Vashon Island
Jessica Nichole Winter
—Cum Laude
Billings, Montana
Melanie Marie Wittman
—Cum Laude
Renton
Patricia Elizabeth Wolf
Issaquah
Natalie Marie Woodruff
Frankfort, Illinois
Jennifer Carrol York
Goldendale
Bachelor of Arts in
Comparative Ethnic
Studies
Natasha Marie Batek
Tacoma
Osurē Laroi Brown
Seattle
Mickayla Lynn Thompson
Lake Stevens
Mystic Antionette Davis
Tacoma
Pauline Louise Tuohy
—Cum Laude
Sammamish
Kristy Ann Perez
Ritzville
Kelsey Marie Tyler
Federal Way
Rosa Elvia Velazquez
Waterville
Lisa Lynn Waananen
—Summa Cum Laude
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Lyndsay Arden Weber
Spokane
Lance Devon Broadus
Hawthorne, California
Amy Patricia Burt
Richland
Brianna Lynn Bushnell
Lake Stevens
Bryson Kirk Campbell
Mount Vernon
Andrew Eugene Cherin
Seattle
Lymar Thomas Danner
Tacoma
Annabel Jaclyn Defty
Seattle
Ashton Keith Dennis
Sumner
Chad Nicholas Eaton
Vancouver
Amy Lynne Eilert
—Cum Laude
Mount Vernon
Omar Alejandro Estrada
Arlington
Kathleen Marie Feldhusen
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Mika Marie Greathouse
—Magna Cum Laude
Gold Bar
Terry Mickels Teigen
Bothell
Lucas James Tushar
Samammish
Brandon Johns Bosch
Spokane
Sarah Michelle Streets
Pullman
Bachelor of Arts in
Criminal Justice
Loren B. Abbey
Spokane
Amanda Lynne Greer
—Cum Laude
Sun Valley, Idaho
Stephen Anthony Gurney
Mead
Amanda Elizabeth Hall
Edmonds
Nicholas Alan Hall
Issaquah
Douglas Eugene Hansen
Olmypia
David Bruce Aiken
Ephrata
Cullen Brett Armstrong
Mount Vernon
2008
Drew David Hansen
Kennewick
Timothy Adam Hass
Kelso
SPRING
commencemenT
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Candidates
for
d e gr e e s
Jonathan Michael Hodge
Davenport
Zecarias Habte Mehanzel
Seattle
Mark Evan Wasmund
Oak Harbor
Kelsey Colleen Payne
Ridgefield
Emily Megan Holdeman
Duvall
Brian Issei Monette
Rochester
Charlsey Jean Webster
Bellevue
Kristine Adell Huffman
Mukilteo
Ashely Dawn Orr
North Bend
Paul Charles Wolfe, Jr.
Tumwater
Vanessa Saldivar
—Cum Laude
Dayton
Timothy John Hunt
—Cum Laude
Ritzville
Brian Louis Paine
Puyallup
Bachelor of Arts in
Digital Technology
and Culture
Frankie Joseph S. Peters
Olympia
Cody William Jewell
Centralia
Jennifer A. Johnson
Ellensburg
Matthew Joseph Johnson
Ellensburg
Timothy Lee Johnson, Jr.
Bonney Lake
Hilton June Jones, Jr.
Lagrange, North Carolina
Aamar Ejaz Khan
Seatac
Brandon John Koe
—Magna Cum Laude
Graham
Jarek S. Krzyzanek
Walla Walla
Jennifer Christine Larsen
Lacey
Katherine Barnett Latimer
—Cum Laude
Seattle
Lesley Le
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Danielle Nicole Apodaca
Kennewick
Jon David Pulver
Bellingham
Jan Hall Barnett-Robbins
—Cum Laude
Richland
Matthew Michael Reese
Pullman
Leon Richardson
Auburn
Joanna Lynn Lundberg
Mount Vernon
Joshua Mathews
—Cum Laude
Bellingham
Susan K. Steiner
Olympia
Ryan William Stimer
Spanaway
Alexandra Maureen Strong
Seattle
Diana Elizabeth Mayssonnett
Everett
Danielle Rachelle McIntyre
—Cum Laude
Seattle
Jay Dustin McKinley
Dayton
Tyson Allen McLean
—Magna Cum Laude
Stevensville, Montana
Curtis Lee Thompson
—Summa Cum Laude
Aberdeen
Amanda Van Mater Trewin
Redmond
Derrick Carlos Unger
Redmond
Damian Erik Wagner
Renton
Michael J Wamsley
Rochester
Marina A. Tkachenko
Pasco
Jeffrey Joshua Turner
Atlanta, Georgia
Austin D. Welsch
Richland
Randall Craig Burton
Vancouver
Nina Marie Westberg
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Paula Mae Caudilla
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Dominique Michelle
Scarimbolo
Kent
Michelle Jennifer Syth
Richland
Alexis Nicole Bonds
Vancouver
Justin R. Rivas
Lacey
Jennifer Marie Scaplehorn
Kennewick
Nirav Eric Sinha
Pullman
Victor Edward Vlist
Port Orchard
Aaron John Caudill
Vancouver
Ty Conan Rosebrook
Palouse
Michael James Sampson
Vancouver
Victoria Elizabeth Barnett
Spokane Valley
Brittany Nichole Ritch
Lacenter
Christopher Lee Sheehan
Stanwood
Kimberly Erin Loebe
Federal Way
SPRING
Cary Anthony Poston
Cocolalla, Idaho
Nicole Colleen Schmitz
Everett
Craig Steven Lockett
Seattle
2008
David L. Alonzo
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Derek Joseph Ristau
—Cum Laude
Reardon
Todd Milton Kilpatrick
University Place
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Megan Patricia Pilling
Port Angeles
Jesse Kei Salsberry
Camas
Jonathan Oliver Cochran
Seattle
Michael Welling Cusick
Colbert
Morgan Ashley DeLuke
Brush Prairie
Rebecca Loraine Bates
Driscoll
Pasco
Bradley Kenneth Ellertson
Vancouver
Thomas Fuller
Kennewick
Olivia Maureen Heidrick
Battle Ground
Carrie Lindsey Heppner
Hermiston, Oregon
Elizabeth Ann Hyer
Puyallup
Kelly Lynn Johnson
—Magna Cum Laude
Richland
Donna Dubuque MacKenzie
—Magna Cum Laude
Longview
Jessica Erin Magill
Richland
Bachelor of Arts in
English
Charla Latrice Allen
Temple Hills, Maryland
Patrick Michael Anderson
Kirkland
Kelsey Anne Aske
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Karla Paule Bickmore
Vancouver
Nicole Ruth Brisbon
Bremerton
James Albert Carlton
Vancouver
Chelsea Rose Carter
Olympia
Murriah G. Clifton
Pullman
Michael James Cooper
Pasco
Cheryl Elizabeth Cross
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Sandra Michelle Fairbanks
Walla Walla
Anders Eric Gidlund
Bellingham
Rachel Elizabeth Handlan
—Cum Laude
Brush Prairie
Candidates
Jami Nicole Herring
Vancouver
Lindsey Michelle Njaa
Maple Valley
Jennifer Courtney Johns
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Haley Eileen Norton
—Cum Laude
Federal Way
Gregory Joseph Karpicus
Washougal
Allison Elizabeth Olanie
Poulsbo
Mitchell Joseph Kelly
Woodinville
Maureen Mikael Perez
Vancouver
Kaci Elizabeth King
—Summa Cum Laude
Odessa
Jodi Leigh Reid
—Cum Laude
Longview
Alison Mae Kirpes
—Magna Cum Laude
Wenatchee
Brittany Star Reincke
—Cum Laude
Camas
Susan Surratt Kluss
—Magna Cum Laude
Portland, Oregon
Margaret Ann Rhodes
Richland
John Edmund Knechtges, Jr.
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Ashley Lynn Kohlmeier
—Magna Cum Laude
Hoquiam
Carolann Frances Krohn
Woodland
Erik Logan Kubik
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Erica Ann Lange
Home
Jamie Lynn Lawson
—Summa Cum Laude
Spokane
Kevin Michael Lewis III
Oak Harbor
Shawn Lee Alexander Lloyd
Tacoma
Schuyler Dale Lystad
North Bend
Morrigan D. MacLand
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Anthony Lawrence Manley
Puyallup
Jason W. Mayberry
Albion
Patrick William McDonnell
Vancouver
Sarah Christine Miller
—Cum Laude
Renton
Philip Craig Nerat
Vancouver
Richard Eugene Nichols
Snohomish
Kelsey Joy Roberts
Mountlake Terrace
Tabitha Angelica Rudegeair
—Cum Laude
Spanaway
Valerie Lynn Sanders
Vancouver
Daniel Fredrick Schafer
—Cum Laude
Camas
Ayla LaDelle Shantz
Brush Prarie
Ruhiyyih Sherrill Shelayev
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Joseph Anthony Simons
Pullman
Zachary Scott Snedeker
Kirkland
Candice Faith Stancil
Spokane
Jennifer Marie Streit
Vancouver
Joshua Ryan Talty
Buckley
Peter Andrew Thornton
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Jacob Andrew Tyrrell
Olympia
Robert M. Urell
Washougal
Tamara Vallejos
Studio City, California
Jesse Dean Waite
—Summa Cum Laude
Woodinville
for
Marcie Ann Melton Walsh
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Emily Katherine Watterson
Sammamish
Jenny Lynn Zylstra
—Summa Cum Laude
Silverdale
d e gr e e s
Adam Christopher Shay
Black Diamond
Tyler Micheal Smith
Snohomish
Nathan August Udd
Radford, Virginia
Elizabeth Hall Whealy
Soap Lake
Bachelor of Arts in
Fine Arts
Tsz Chun Wong
Hong Kong
Daniel Joseph Beary
Port Hadlock
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Molly Katelyn Boers
—Summa Cum Laude
Wenatchee
Rose Marie Buster
Bremerton
Erik Lavar Carlson
Spokane
Crista Ann Ames
—Cum Laude
Kennewick
Jamie Vi Yuki Nagao
—Magna Cum Laude
Kealakekua, Hawaii
Bachelor of Arts in
Foreign Languages and
Cultures
Kyle John Eaton
Ellensburg
Khoa Thuc Ha
Pullman
Christie Lynn Hanner
Montesano
Stephanie Alyce Harton
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Elizabeth Jean Hawbaker
—Cum Laude
Pullman
Matthew Paul Hendrickson
Boise, Idaho
Katherine Marie Hudon
—Cum Laude
Yakima
Eric Lee Kenyon
Gig Harbor
Samantha Nicole Eller
—Magna Cum Laude
Wenatchee
Nicholas Thomas Emrich
—Cum Laude
Chehalis
Taylor Burnett Farrell
Ellensburg
Deborah Suzanne Fleming
Chehalis
Ethan Charles Glynn
Woodinville
Moises Gonzalez
Wapato
Laura Charlene Hall
Pasco
Béatrice Nathalie Henrioulle
—Summa Cum Laude
Kennewick
Lucas LeRoy Lundy
Tacoma
Rebecca Ann Mallett
Sedro-Woolley
Bryn Margaret Mooney
—Magna Cum Laude
Pullman
Ryan James Nelli
—Magna Cum Laude
Redmond
Kevin Clark O’Brian
Bothell
Katherine Louise Seastrom
La Canada, California
Samantha Corinne Seward
Hoquiam
2008
Amanda Elisabeth Holroyd
—Magna Cum Laude
Tacoma
Amy Lynn Kolb
—Summa Cum Laude
St. John
Karlie Jane Kreidel
Corpus Christi, Texas
Morgan Fay Leap
Sequim
Spencer William Martin
—Summa Cum Laude
Kennewick
Jennifer Ann Mathews
Newman Lake
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Candidates
for
Leslie Anne McDonnell
—Cum Laude
Gig Harbor
Ignacio Medina
Quincy
Jennifer Eileen Morley
—Summa Cum Laude
Port Orchard
Sarah Jean Officer
—Cum Laude
Federal Way
Sarah Lue Rasumssen
—Magna Cum Laude
Granger
Bachelor of Arts in
Humanities
Charles Agustus Cruikshank
Snohomish
Jacob John McKissick
Everson
Christopher Edward Del
Beccaro
Seattle
Thomas John Meister
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Stephanie Christine Anderson
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Sheila Diaz
—Cum Laude
Kennewick
David Merrado
Kennewick
Deverie C.R. Bennett
Lake Stevens
Dillon James Merrick
Stanwood
Lindsay Michelle Black
Vancouver
Jeremy Stephen Mills
Vancouver
Edward Arthur Blick
Battle Ground
Donald Louis Mock
Ritzville
Brad A. Boler
Pasco
Jeanne Marie Parra
Pullman
Lori Jean Boscow
Leavenworth
Megan Lesliebeth Perez
—Magna Cum Laude
Richland
Peter Jacob Boyd
Sedro Woolley
Sara Lucille Graham
Selah
Kelly Gayle Stratton
—Summa Cum Laude
Richland
Bachelor of Arts in
History
Joshua Saguilla Agpalza
Vancouver
Micky Brianna Akins
Colbert
Robert Merrell Andrews
Vancouver
Corey Joseph Artim
Snohomish
Alexander Stewart Graves
Mill Creek
Grace Noel Harchuck
—Magna Cum Laude
Eugene, Oregon
Peter W. Harper
Pullman
Jacki Jo Hedlund
—Cum Laude
Endicott
Robert James Hensley
Everett
Matthew Brian Hoagland
Seattle
Tiffany Lynn Johnson
—Cum Laude
Chehalis
Caleb Jack Banse
Moose Pass, Alaska
Michelle Lin Barta
—Magna Cum Laude
Battle Ground
Andrew David Koch, Jr.
Toppenish
Brooke Elin Bemis
—Magna Cum Laude
D. Ian Boothroyd
Richland
Megan Rosemary Bounds
Vancouver
Kimberly Renée Brooks
Richland
Katrina Bryn Burch
Pullman
Jennifer Lyn Burns
Olympia
Courtney Anne La Mastus
Benton City
Ruth Faye Langworthy
Silverdale
Katie Lynn Larmer
Harrington
Danielle Lynne LaBelle
—Cum Laude
Spokane Valley
Dana Michelle Lee
—Cum Laude
Kennewick
Marcus Andrew Logue
—Cum Laude
Port Townsend
Nicholas Bryan Caples
Cashmere
Gretchen Maijala Cottam
—Cum Laude
Philomath, Oregon
SPRING
Stuart Gleason Magruder
Seattle
Ryan Michael Foreman
Auburn
Jeffry Allan Stoker
Pullman
2008
Russell James Cowgill
Issaquah
Paul Marcel Donnay
—Magna Cum Laude
Newman Lake
Kyung Joo Park
Snohomish
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d e gr e e s
Steven Paul Luck
Springfield, Missouri
Michael Louis Lukens
—Summa Cum Laude
Port Angeles
William Paul Barlow
Vancouver
Kara Nicole Pittman
Pasco
Jennifer Dawn Brown
—Magna Cum Laude
Issaquah
Debra L. Redlein
—Magna Cum Laude
Pasco
Elanie J. Califf
—Summa Cum Laude
Washougal
Nicholas Steven Rhodes
Portland, Oregon
Tanya Lynne Card
—Cum Laude
Seattle
Gregory Allen Saum
Vancouver
Timothy C. Schaut
Bothell
Jessica Christine Scheele
Snohomish
John Alexander Shogan
Spokane
Kenneth Paul Smith
—Cum Laude
Carson City, Nevada
Jeffry Allan Stoker
Pullman
Brad Michael Updike
Battle Ground
Brian Charles Walker
Bellevue
Evan Lyle Wharton
—Cum Laude
Aberdeen
Carolyn Lee Zink
Pullman
Valerie Marie Carroll
Issaquah
Kristen Michelle Chaney
Issaquah
Kelly Anne Chubbuck
Mill Creek
Valer Cordova-Sanchez
Renton
Christina J. Cyr
—Cum Laude
Ladson, South Carolina
Jolene Marie Davis
Ceres, California
Paula Walker Dunbar
—Magna Cum Laude
Lagrange, Georgia
Teryl D. Gallagher
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Joseph Douglas Gehrke
Seattle
Joni K. Gilbert
Bothell
David Michael Graaff
Quincy
Lisa Ann Greer
Richland
Candidates
for
d e gr e e s
Jodi Ane Gummel
—Magna Cum Laude
Seattle
Jessica R. Reynolds-Gibler
—Cum Laude
Pasco
John Smauel Laing
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Austin M. Schlichting
—Cum Laude
Bellingham
Alison Marie Hawley
Bellingham
James Harley Roach, Jr.
—Magna Cum Laude
Dryden
Mary Kate Martin
Federal Way
Amanda Jane Schmahl
Jerome, Idaho
Daisy Marie O’Dell
—Summa Cum Laude
Spokane
Christopher Michael
Siegmund
Auburn
Elizabeth Ann Oens
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Bachelor of Arts in
Philosophy
Patrick Robert Hayes
Everett
Katie Ann Haynes
Kennewick
Joel Michael Hazelquist
Seabeck
Darrell Sparks Hogge
Farmington
Margaret Elizabeth Howell
—Summa Cum Laude
Yakima
Randi M. Huffaker
Richland
Kariba Ibiye Jack
Puyallup
Meko Kofahl
—Magna Cum Laude
John Radford Kolano
Tacoma
Andrew Joseph Lake
Sammamish
Catharina Laporte
—Summa Cum Laude
Houston, Texas
Hannah Joy LeTexier
Seattle
Andrea Renèe Ligon
Pullman
Eric Scott Lockwood
Sammamish
Amy L. Martin
Yakima
Brenton Roland Maynard
Olympia
Andrew Jon Roder
Olympia
Kristin Raberta Rohwer
Spokane
Cori Elizabeth Schmidt
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Nancy Angeline Sena Shinkle
Pullman
Meghan Nicole Waddle
—Summa Cum Laude
Pasco
Travis Grant Simon
Seattle
Bachelor of Liberal
Arts
Nicole Marie Solemsaas
Everett
Micah James Anderson
Gig Harbor
Timothy Bryan Steinman
Vancouver
Abimbola Abidemi Ariwoola
Sacramento, California
Cathy Marueen Stricker
Hoquiam
Aminah A. Sutphen
—Summa Cum Laude
Lansing, Michigan
Alexandria K. Taylor
Federal Way
Judith L. Teeple
Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania
Jenesa Lea Unger
Chehalis
Melinda Marcia Uribe
Pasco
Corinne Alana Willis
—Magna Cum Laude
Show Low, Arizona
Hank Kau Woon, Jr.
Aberdeen
Thomas David Mullins
Pullman
Bachelor of Arts in
Leadership and
Professional Studies
Evan Alexander Pease
Seattle
Benjamin Michael Peeler
Yacolt
Valarie Lynn Peery
—Magna Cum Laude
Kennewick
Tomo Fuchigami
—Cum Laude
Tokyo, Japan
Jenny Leigh Sick
—Cum Laude
Green Valley, Arizona
William Donald Morrison
Albion
Marissa Danielle Parsons
Issaquah
Annabel Jaclyn Defty
Seattle
Jennifer Marie Walker
Rasmussen
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Renée Eilis Branson
—Cum Laude
Kennewick
Rachel Nicole Brueggeman
—Cum Laude
Chattaroy
Marcie Ann Danelo
Otis Orchards
Brooke Marie Hellman
Carnation
Bachelor of Arts in
Music
Brian Samuel Geyer
—Summa Cum Laude
Kennewick
Austin M. Schlichting
—Cum Laude
Bellingham
Austin Chase Garner
Spokane
DeAnn Carly Gerlick
—Cum Laude
Medical Lake
Christopher Eric Han
—Cum Laude
Pullman
McKinnon Heather Hanson
—Summa Cum Laude
Lapush
Crystaleeann Vergara Santos
Bremerton
Ryan Thomas Tate
Kennewick
Bachelor of Music
Alexander Cameron
Thompson
—Cum Laude
Bothell
Terry Lynn Cerrillo
Othello
Daniel Lee Vogt
Goldendale
Jon Richard Conrad
Bainbridge Island
Neil Padrick Wilson
—Magna Cum Laude
Tacoma
Michael Allan Divelbiss
—Magna Cum Laude
Deer Park
Rebecca Ruth Elshaw
—Magna Cum Laude
Olympia
Jordan M. Erickson
Vancouver
Rachel Elizabeth Hunter
—Summa Cum Laude
Eatonville
Andrew Michael Landowski
—Summa Cum Laude
Olympia
Lacey Caitlin Perry
Pullman
Bachelor of Arts in
Political Science
Melissa Liane Anderson
Bothell
Justin Pedram Azarioon
Temecula, California
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
—Cum Laude
Tustin, California
Brittany Aston Baynes
Liberty Lake
Jordan Dale Beck
Prosser
Lindsey Beth Bell
Colbert
2008
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Candidates
for
d e gr e e s
Brynn Marie Bemis
Mickias Getnet
Spokane
Jimma I. Njoku
Seattle
Danielle Jean Tjoelker
Snohomish
Rian Hunter Blahut
—Magna Cum Laude
Prosser
Amber Lynn Gregg
Gig Harbor
Sang Seok Oh
—Cum Laude
Mukilteo
Matthew Benjamin Todd
—Magna Cum Laude
Yacolt
Seyed Omid Oliaee
Irvine, California
Jonathan Ryan Tweten
Tacoma
Sara Caitlin Pealy
Seattle
Kasey Thomas Webster
Spokane
Cory James Pearson
Pullman
Rachael Marie Wolters
Gresham, Oregon
Megan Elaine Pence
Shelton
Erin Elizabeth Woodcock
—Magna Cum Laude
Yakima
Erin Casey Blake
—Summa Cum Laude
Olympia
James S. Bledsoe II
Spokane
Randy Daniel Bolerjack
Everett
Jennifer Lynn Boyle
Spokane
Ryan Michael Bradley
—Cum Laude
Federal Way
Thomas J. Gurr
Seattle
Brad Robert Guthrie
Spokane
Morgan Danielle Hansen
—Cum Laude
Bellevue
Patrick Brotherton Harris
—Magna Cum Laude
Seattle
Jacob Hamlin Harwood
Yakima
Kevin Michael Henson
Ephrata
James S. Brown
Vancouver
Gavin Walworth Browne
—Magna Cum Laude
Homer, Alaska
John William Brownlow
San Clemente, California
Samuel Robert Brune
Valleyford
Andrew Eugene Cherin
Seattle
Johnna Noel Clear
—Cum Laude
Pullman
Nathan Gregory Colley
Spokane
Bruce Jeromy Crise
Snohomish
Christine Crudo
—Cum Laude
Tacoma
Karissa Brooke Dixon
Bothell
David Michael Hodges
Renton
Steven Fukung Hung
Flushing, New York
Corrinne Rae Johnson
Kirkland
Jennifer Anne Johnson
—Magna Cum Laude
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Lori Caroline Jude
Seattle
Amy Lynn Kolb
—Summa Cum Laude
St. John
Gordon Christian Peterson
—Magna Cum Laude
Everett
Katarina Rosemary Elizabeth
Petursson
Kirkland
Allison Rhea Zoccola
—Cum Laude
Olympia
Timothy James Pinard
Edmonds
Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology
Matthew Joseph Polek
Pullman
Cary Anthony Poston
Cocolalla, Idaho
Sarah Aitken Reichwald
—Cum Laude
Atlanta, Georgia
Heather Ashley Rodgers
Sammamish
Lindsey Marie Rogers
Tacoma
Justin Uichi Kuramoto
—Cum Laude
Kent
John David Ronning
—Summa Cum Laude
Pullman
Joshua Richard Loquvam
Lacey
Evan Thomas Roth
Vancouver
Rudee Lee Mathewson
Issaquah
Laura Ann Russell
—Cum Laude
Lynnwood
Charles Henry Dow
Richland
Curtis Lee Mathison
—Magna Cum Laude
Everett
Jared Michael Downing
—Summa Cum Laude
Anchorage, Alaska
Darin Kyle McDougall
—Magna Cum Laude
Colville
Kaley Marie Schall
—Magna Cum Laude
Wenatchee
Serena Ann Dusz
—Magna Cum Laude
Battle Ground
Mandy Mickelson
Anchorage, Alaska
Zachary Daniel Shelton
APO
Katelyn Rose Mitchell
Seattle
Kurtis Dean Snyder, Jr.
—Cum Laude
Bothell
Jennifer Ellis
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Tristan Garth Felchlin
Lacey
Ernest Charles Fix
Snoqulamie
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2008
SPRING
Landon Jay Moeller
Snoqualmie
Ann Le Nguyen
Richland
Lina Gloria Ninagawa
Tokyo, Japan
Bethany Rose Works
Omak
William Edward Sangster III
Ephrata
Dale Andrew Steinbach
Benton City
Alexander Cameron
Thompson
—Cum Laude
Bothell
Jessica Marie Aguilar
—Cum Laude
Wenatchee
Kimberly Jo Allen
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Erika Kathryn Arnberg
University Place
Bradley R Baughman
Everett
Kendra Ashley Becker
Stanwood
Tiffany Machelle Braford
Olympia
Judith Wendy Chapar
Kennewick
Clayton Joseph Cuttitte
Seattle
Stephen Sage Dolinko
—Cum Laude
Renton
Adetokunbo Adekite Faleti
Arlington, Texas
John Howard Grenseman
College Place
Kristy Rose Gutierrez
Kennewick
Ebony Christine Harris
Tacoma
Alisha Kristine Heinen
Spokane
Melinda Dawn Hill
Newcastle
Candidates
Bryant Alan Jackson
Pullman
Annalyse Marie Barnes
Bremerton
Alyson Renee Erb
Federal Way
Adam R. King
Gig Harbor
Whitney Leigh Bennett
Edmonds
Nicholas William Kitts
Tacoma
Patricia Lynn Benson
Sedro-Woolley
Jaimi Marie Faris
—Cum Laude
Hamilton, Montana
Nadia Francisca Lepe
Yakima
Kristen Elaine Betts
Everett
Mackenzie Lee McIntyre
Tacoma
Bryan Michael Borgeson
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Mara Jean McPartland
Warden
Sam Hawk Morgan
La Conner
Brittany Nicole Neu
Bellevue
Alisa Renae Olson
Lake Stevens
Ekaterina Burduli
—Cum Laude
Pullman
Stephanie Nicole Buslach
—Magna Cum Laude
Washougal
for
Kristen Grace Farmer
Tacoma
d e gr e e s
Rebecca Ann Hill
—Cum Laude
Port Orchard
John Anthony Hinrichs
—Magna Cum Laude
Bothell
Dominique Yasmin Hodge
Tacoma
Joseph Daniel Ficken
Vancouver
Robyn J. Fields
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Lindsay Louise Flick
—Cum Laude
Battle Ground
Nicole Aldine Iris Hoffer
Puyallup
Farmington
Leslie Holguin
Snohomish
Abbey Woodsum Holton
Pullman
Cassie Sterling Fort
Pullman
Taihei Ellison Hongo
Tacoma
Laura Ann Bussman
Kennewick
Matthew John Gailushas
Helena, Montana
Suzanna Dawn Campbell
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Andrew Dane Gillett
Shoreline
Corie Diane Houlbjerg
—Magna Cum Laude
Pullman
Bryanna Marie Goldfinch
Vancouver
Kristine Adell Huffman
Mukilteo
Paul Robert Chapman
Yakima
William James Gordon
—Cum Laude
Ellensburg
Christina Arlene Inman
Camas
Helen Pearl Stanko
Alberta, Canada
Lezlee Ann Morris Cheek
Hale
Burbank
Leslie Ann Green
—Summa Cum Laude
Wenatchee
Austin Nathaniel Verhasselt
Tonasket
Thomas Lee Clements
Wapato
Jill Alexandra Greiner
Seattle
Cory Wayne Wilmore
Romi Cockrum
Garden
Kevin Edelman Grow
Prosser
Psychology
Serrell Victor Collins
Vancouver
Nicole Marie Hallman
Anacortes
Katrina Ann Ackerman
—Magna Cum Laude
Camas
Carson Alexander Cook
Spokane Valley
Lyndsay Parrish Hamachek
Pullman
Alexander Braden Cruz
Bellevue
Elizabeth S. Hansen
—Summa Cum Laude
Fleetwood, Pennsylvania
Kristina Ann Peterson
Spokane
Britni Sheri Seitz
Benton City
Sara Catherine Smart
Richland
Lindsay Grace Soulē
Washougal
Kaylyn D Amos
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Julia Kathryn Anderson
Seattle
Rachel Mary Anderson
Vancouver
Selamawit Belay Assefa
Ethiopia
Christine Cayleen Baker
Woodland
Adam Bryce Bakotich
Olympia
Jacquiline Jean Espirity
Balatbat
Federal Way
Michale Ryan Chandler
Tacoma
Christine Leah Daly
—Cum Laude
Seattle
Yonya Meryl DeShiell
—Magna Cum Laude
Camas
Sondra Margette Dixon
—Summa Cum Laude
Kennewick
Nicholas Henry Doheny
Vancouver
Danielle Marianne Dorn
—Magna Cum Laude
Enumclaw
Jaime Michelle Ellis
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Lydia Jayne Hansen
Billings, Montana
Claire Gentry Hardesty
Bellingham
Diana Lynn Hargrove
—Summa Cum Laude
Pullman
Dora Angelica Hernandez
Villegas
—Cum Laude
Yakima
Megan Lorraine Hewitt
Kent
Kate Clara Hibbard
—Cum Laude
Richland
Aaron Michael Jensen
—Magna Cum Laude
Amboy
Barbara Lynn Johnshoy
Snohomish
Naomi Isis Johnson
Seattle
Amanda Christine Joyce
Vancouver
Stephanie Lynn Kelley
Yakima
Eric Lee Kenyon
Gig Harbor
Ashlee Rae King
Medical Lake
Rachel Marie-Lea King
East Wenatchee
Kasey Grace Kinziger
Deary, Idaho
Christine Lauren Koehler
Vancouver
Elizabeth Scholine Kokoszka
—Cum Laude
Issaquah
Katie Ellen Kollmeyer
Bellingham
Marylynne Louise Kostick
Chehalis
Michael Brian Kozlowski
Olympia
2008
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Candidates
for
d e gr e e s
Patrick Frawley LaFavor
Seattle
Stephen Lawrence Muñoz
El Paso, Texas
Brennan M.K. Smith
Seattle
Bachelor of Arts in
Public Affairs
Danielle Jennifer LaMoy
Okanogan
Jimin Nam
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Danielle Lauren Smith
Portland, Oregon
Cassie M. Bills
—Cum Laude
Brush Prairie
Preston Scott Lewis
Vancouver
Megan Zelia Nevarez
Vancouver
Amy Arlene Linn
—Magna Cum Laude
Bonney Lake
Albert Hung Nguyen
—Cum Laude
Longview
Edward Russell Lobdell
Woodinville
James Robert Longabaugh
Centralia
Roger M. Loving
St. John
Loan Thi Nguyen
Spokane
Monica Orellana
—Magna Cum Laude
Pasco
Cristina Parada
Bolivar, Venezuela
Teresa Ann Madsen
—Magna Cum Laude
Kelso
Benjamin Jacob Mahnkey
—Magna Cum Laude
Bothell
Rachel Marie Pargeter
Milton
Jessica Lee Pauli
Wenatchee
Alana Marie Main
Sammamish
Shaylyn Ashlie Pearce
Spokane
Fadi Wail Malkosh
Jordan
Elizabeth Ann Perrott
La Center
Tanya Marie Martinez
Richland
Frankie Joseph S. Peters
Olympia
Veronica L. Martinez
Manson
Ryan Lee Pierce
Walla Walla
Dawn Gayle Martiniello
—Summa Cum Laude
Seattle
Harminder Kaur Pooni
Wenatchee
Erin Elizabeth Massie
—Cum Laude
Ketchikan, Alaska
Thelma Evangeline Raybold
Mercer Island
Laurel Robin Mate
LaCenter
Michele Lynn Richardson
—Cum Laude
Camas
Kayla Mae McCall
—Magna Cum Laude
The Dalles, Oregon
Ashley Lynn Riffe
Hoquiam
Enrique McClymont
Titusville, Florida
Dawn Michelle McGuirk
Ellensburg
Talia Marie McKay
—Cum Laude
LaCrosse
Jennifer Lynn McWilliams
—Cum Laude
Pullman
Andrea Denise Mendoza
—Magna Cum Laude
Kent
Michael Eric Morris
—Magna Cum Laude
Camas
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2008
SPRING
Monna Leigh Price
Walla Walla
Tara Lynn Rinard
—Magna Cum Laude
Woodland
Jonathan Douglas Salmon
Pullman
Brittiniann Ibrahim Samman
Spokane Valley
Melissa Marie Sarvela
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Stephen Charles Sevall
Kennewick
Stacy Mykel Shumaker
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Nicholas Gary Sparks
Kirkland
Adrian Michael Spencer
—Magna Cum Laude
Graham
Matthew Allen Stephens
Ethel
Regis Michael Storey
Woodinville
Elizabeth Sweeney
Airway Heights
Justin Roy Syring
Vancouver
Paul Marius Tanca
Vancouver
Kayleen Corinne Taylor
—Magna Cum Laude
Ridgefield
Stacey Alexandra Timmons
Ketchum, Idaho
Willy Chi Shue Tsang
Vancouver
Caitlin Jane Tyrrell
—Summa Cum Laude
Battle Ground
Thomas Anthony Ulrich
—Cum Laude
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Luiza Vasiliu
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Zulfikar Asif Wafai
Tacoma
Joel Cy Walker
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Melissa Ann Watson
Port Orchard
Ashley Marie Whitmore
Bickleton
Heather Marie Williams
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Rachael Evelyn Wilson
Vancouver
Samantha Michelle Wood
Spokane
Jesse Randell Wynn
Longview
Diane Zettergren
Vancouver
Alan Robert Graham
Vancouver
Jennifer Brock Henderson
—Cum Laude
Wilbur, Oregon
Maureen C. Hiller
—Summa Cum Laude
Vancouver
Devin Christopher Kienow
Vancouver
Natalya A. Kroshkin
Camas
Nichole Diane Peppers
Vancouver
Elizabeth Ann Perrott
La Center
Katrina Anna West
—Cum Laude
Battle Ground
Robert Lee Winkler
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Bachelor of Arts in
Social Sciences
Felicia Rae Adams
Enumclaw
Christina Eileen Almsted
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Tricia Louise Alsbaugh
Lake City, Pennsylvania
Daniel Andemariam
Seattle
Amanda Nicole Anderson
Aberdeen
Stephanie Kathleen Arger
Veradale
Tammy Louise Asselin
Kennewick
Rachel Lynn Atchison
Olympia
Amy Kristine Baldassin
—Magna Cum Laude
Bellevue
Neil Paul Bartlett
—Summa Cum Laude
Bellevue
Janet Claire Beaumont
—Magna Cum Laude
Chardon, Ohio
Candidates
Edward James Becker
Fall City
Brittney Ann Chapman
Burlington
Ronya Riad Beirouty
Spokane
Christopher Cruz Concha
Reno, Nevada
Raymond Allen Bell
Federal Way
Lisa Beesley Conzatti
Chehalis
Jodi Elizabeth Berndt
Yakima
Jessica Lynn Coronado-Perez
Snohomish
Nur David Bernhardt
Shoreline
Colleen M. Crawford-Davis
Kihei, Hawaii
Trisha Rene Bettencourt
Greenbank
Lance Neilsen Cromwell
Bellevue
Joy Marie Biehler
Port Angeles
Melissa Nicole Crumbaker
Vancouver
Jennifer Lee Bolyard
—Magna Cum Laude
Coulee City
Sigrun Viking Curren
—Cum Laude
Kent
Megan Elizabeth Borders
Kennewick
Christopher Stephen Cutter
Vancouver
Nila Mae Botello
Kirkland
Erica Vervair Dahmen
—Cum Laude
Ridgefield
Arika Kathleen Kientz Brasier
Port Ludlow
Laura Ann Brekke
—Magna Cum Laude
Tamarack, Minnesota
Darrell Edward Brestar
Yakima
Craig Jon Britt
Sumner
Dawn Katharina Brown
Tacoma
Lauren Diane Brown
Ridgefield
Riley James Brown
Sumner
Gale Audrey Bruce
Kennewick
Martin Joseph Bunes
Seattle
Mary Abigail Burnett
Zillah
Bennett Jamison Bursick
Pullman
Karissa N. Burt
Castle Rock
Leah Teresa Cardenas-Farmer
Moses Lake
Mary M. Carter
Farmington, New Mexico
Clint Lindsay Casebolt
Port Orchard
Bopha Chann
Pullman
Margaret Ann D’Angelo
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Amy Dee Dahlberg
—Cum Laude
Gig Harbor
Jennie Viola Dalton
—Cum Laude
Boyds
Elizabeth Ann Dawson
Brush Prairie
Connie Jo Dean
Selah
Rebecka Leigh Deery
Vancouver
Elizabeth Ann DeMarco
East Wenatchee
Jay Christopher DeNoma
Granite Falls
Christian James Devine
Tacoma
Carly Ann DeVries
—Cum Laude
Moxee
Kyle Samuel Dixon
Valleyford
Casey Nicholas Doelman
Olympia
Sean Gregory Duncan
Castle Rock, Colorado
Sara Elissa Dunn
Vancouver
for
d e gr e e s
Amy Marie Erickson
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
VeJohn Caballerro
Heinemann
Kennewick
Kyle James Erwert
Spokane
Donna Joyce Hinkley
Tacoma
Anabel Escamilla
Richland
Casey Jon Holme
Bothell
Jody Mae Johnson Eygabroad
Olympia
Rebecca Sue Holt
Moses Lake
Carol Annette Frame
—Magna Cum Laude
Battle Ground
Karen L. Hoyt
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Eric Ulysee Frampton
San Jose, California
Amanda Claire Hughes
Mount Vernon
Annette Severa Fuentes
Pasco
April Eileen LoveKamp
Humes
Camas
Erin Marie Fuller
—Magna Cum Laude
Everett
Linda Marie Gallagher
Selah
Alia Raechel Ganem
Florence, Massachusetts
McKenzie Burgess Garberg
Benton City
Joshua Allen Gaynor
Kalispell, Montana
Markus M.A. George
Vancouver
Brandon Stanley Hunter
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Jeffrey Tyler Ireland
Newman Lake
Stacy Linette Iyall
Raymond
Libby Lexis Jett
Bend, Oregon
Jennifer Lee Johnson
Nampa, Idaho
Elizabeth Keiko Kelly
Renton
Nick George
Lakewood
Mary Elizabeth Kent
Las Vegas, Nevada
John Mason Gibler
Rochester
Agripina Rios Khabir
Richland
Todd James Gilbert
Othello
Darnice Jean Kiesser
—Magna Cum Laude
Washougal
Mellissa A. Gillespie
Tieton
Lisa Kay King
Snoqualmie
Victoria Inez Gomez
Tacoma
Stacey Delon Goodrich
Carson
Hennrietta Jean Graves
Pueblo, Colorado
Vicki Lynn Griffin
Wenatchee
Sandra Rae Klatt
Olympia
Molly Lianna Kluth
Everett
Cheryl Anne Knecht
Gig Harbor
Cindy Sue Harris Puch Koenig
Kent
Sara Beth Griggs
Coupeville
Margaret Erin Gurtler
Bellevue
Carla Denise Hannon
Edgewood, Maryland
Paul Jacob Haskew
Vancouver
Natalie Jane Kolczynski
—Summa Cum Laude
Issaquah
Andrew Chauw Hin Kwik
Spokane
Naomi Sabra Leavitt
Chelan
Blaine T. Hebert
Aberdeen
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Candidates
for
Benton Doyle Lefton
Boulder, Colorado
d e gr e e s
Michelle Mehler
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Rydel Verner Peterson
Richland
Jennifer Leigh Small
Battle Ground
Jeni Marie Pfister
Pasco
Misty Lea Snow
Yelm
Angela Michelle Meyers
Castle Rock
Amy Michelle Plumb
—Magna Cum Laude
Federal Way
Erin Rose Snyder
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Merica Melinda Lim
Camas
Marie Allison Miller
Winlock
Amy Lynn Poe
Auburn
Elizabeth L. Squires
Packwood
Tara Lee Lindemann
Battle Ground
Eric Michael Mock
Snohomish
Brianna Baird Porter
Issaquah
Lauren Sarah Stillwell
Bellevue
Raymond Loh
Vancouver
Scott Wingate Molyneaux
Wilmette Send, Illinois
Blake William Price
Camas
Shaun Michael Straka
Hoquiam
Kathleen F. Loney
Longview
Adam S. Morrison
Redmond
Michael Allen Pritiken
Pullman
Janelle Stromstad
Richland
Derrick Kihei Low
Honolulu, Hawaii
James Aaron Morrison
—Cum Laude
Medical Lake
Kathryn Qualls
Auburn
Melissa J. Sturgis
Wenatchee
Johnathan Kurtis Radtke
Selah
Laura L. Suing
West Richland
Kristopher Joseph Ramirez
Vancouver
Lisa Dawn Sullivan
Rainier
Jennifer Ramos
Richland
Colby M. Tanneberg
Mansfield
Chase Jordan Napier
Montesano
Susan Jean Reed
—Magna Cum Laude
Temple City, California
Shawndra J. Thompson
Kelso
Heather Joy Neill
Pullman
Michelle Lynn Reis
Tacoma
James John Neill
Richland
Allison D. Rice
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Heather Louise Libby
Vancouver
Kelly Kristin Lifferth
—Summa Cum Laude
Oxford, Mississippi
Amber K. Luttrell
—Magna Cum Laude
Republic
Troy Andrew Metcalf
Aldrud Manor
Christine A. Mosbrucker
Nevada, Missouri
Lori Ellen Luurs
Winlock
Alex James Muenz
Fircrest
Melissa Rose Macdonald
—Magna Cum Laude
Seattle
Jung Ho Nam
Vancouver
Eliyah Madsen
—Cum Laude
Ridgefield
Cheryl Lynn Mahar
—Cum Laude
Gig Harbor
Lauren Lindsey Nelson
Redmond
Tiffany Marie Mahlen
Bonney Lake
Jeremy William Newcomer
Madeline R. Main
Enumclaw
Jeffrey Scott Nunamaker
Pullman
Kelli Ann Mainard
Mount Vernon
Ryan Jordan Malmquist
Tacoma
Amanda Nancy Malone
—Magna Cum Laude
San Antonio, Texas
Ashley Ciara Marshall
—Magna Cum Laude
Bellingham
Rosemarie Emiko Oda
Issaquah
Mikkel Christian Olsen
Camas
Jorge Alexander Ortega
Simi Valley, California
Leyla Oxford
Grandview
Heather Noelle McClellan
Vancouver
Todd Michael Pauletto
Vancouver
Jenna Kathleen McCoy
Fruitland
Benjamin Pavel
Brush Prairie
Lucas Allen McHugh
Vancouver
Michael Brandon-Brown
Penick
Ellensburg
Jill Alexandra McLaughlin
—Cum Laude
Richland
John Neilan McPartland
Pullman
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Danielle Nichole Perkins
Dayton
Michael Andrew Perrier
Folsom, California
Nathan Adam Robbert
Richland
David Jay Rockey
Kirkland
Ermenejildo Rodriguez, Jr.
Sunnyside
Bryan Wayne Rowe
Kennewick
Jainel Deeann Rudy
—Cum Laude
Ferndale
Randy Lee Saari
Vancouver
Zac T. Scammahorn
Pullman
Maia L. Serosky
Issaquah
Kellen A. Shimizu
Pullman
Devin Nathaniel Simons
Kent
Ane Marie Sivaivai
Seattle
Tyson Allred Thomson
Kennewick
Justin Michael Thornton
Renton
Linda Joyce Tinsman
Shelton
Kimberly Lynn Tristani
Mount Vernon
Jordan Allen Visser
Sunnyside
Dorothy S. Waite
—Summa Cum Laude
Oak Harbor
Tamara Lynn Wallace
—Cum Laude
Richland
Deanna Marie Walton
Pasco
Shaina Mo Wan
Yakima
Kyle D. Weaver
Beloit, Wisconsin
Crystal Ann Welk
Eatonville
Brooks Fredrickson Werner
Tacoma
Heather H. Wherry
—Magna Cum Laude
Bothell
Candidates
Toni Lynn White
Spokane
Kendra Ashley Becker
Stanwood
Laura K. Whitney
Federal Way
Matthew Sei-Yoon Briscoe
Kent
Diana Wilkinson
Yakima
Amoreena Lorain Burggren
Lacey
Cary Delaine Williams
—Cum Laude
Copalis Beach
Jandy Cao
Federal Way
Starry Elaine Williamson
Vancouver
Phuong Tuyet Chong
Edmonds
for
Candice Lynn Kerr
—Magna Cum Laude
Edmonds
Cecilia Estelle Mena
Yakima
Kayla Dee Kilpatrick
—Summa Cum Laude
Oakesdale
Suzanne Kimberly Morris
Gig Harbor
Courtney Kathleen Qualheim
Richland
Terisa Lynn Worley
Cashmere
Keysha-Rae Graham Cooper
Pullman
Stacey Marie Roska
College Place
Alisha Elaine Worthy
Port Angeles
James Robert Crawford
Covington
Kelsey Lynn Ryan
Kirkland
Alex James Wright
Vancouver
Abigail Day Cutter
—Magna Cum Laude
Pullman
Zhavon Elisapeta SiufanuaAbdullah
Pomona, California
Andee Jan Desrosier
Brewster
Patricia Anna Slaye
Yakima
Matthew Tobias Dessert
Kirkland
Brennan M.K. Smith
Seattle
Maya René Dill
—Cum Laude
Kelso
Rose Joelle Stauffer
Anacortes
Mabaindu Zean
Shoreline
Bachelor of Arts in
Social Studies
Dwayne Scott Dehlbom
—Magna Cum Laude
Pullman
Jarad Alan Case Gifford
College Place
Colin David McGrane
—Magna Cum Laude
Colville
Jacob John McKissick
Everson
Kelly Lynn O’Neill
La Quinta, California
Rebecca Jane Polak
Lake Oswego
Bachelor of Arts in
Sociology
Husain Abdullah
Pomona, California
Jessica Marie Aguilar
—Cum Laude
Wenatchee
Christy Marie Anderson
Olympia
Richard Lumaban Aquino
Tacoma
Jessie Keith Baines, Jr.
Tacoma
Steven Lee Dixon
Bellingham
John Howard Grenseman
College Place
Ryan Scott Hendrickson
Lake Tapps
McKenzie Marie Reiter
Billings, Montana
Stephen Dean Thomas
Federal Way
Robert Ignacio Vargas
Toppenish
Courtney Anne Wack
Vancouver
Farmington
Ashley Elizabeth Zenner
Bonney Lake
Jessica Marie Igelmund
Medina
Bachelor of Arts in
Speech and Hearing
Sciences
Ashley Adair Johnson
Tacoma
Michelle Nicole Johnson
Mead
Brady Lynden Keller
Tumwater
Molly Anne Kotzerke
Kirkland
Rachel Elizabeth MacInnis
Richland
Gina Monique Lierman
Bellingham
Taylor Marie Lucas
Puyallup
Mallorie Kathleen Olson
—Magna Cum Laude
Gowen, Michigan
Tiffany Michelle Poole
—Cum Laude
Benton City
Patricia Rae Pruss
Port Angeles
Charles Edmund Hodder
Seabeck
Kristen Ann Jacobson
Chewelah
Maureen Cecilia Larson
Spokane
Stephanie D’Lin Olsen
—Cum Laude
Port Orchard
Meghan Nicole Waddle
—Summa Cum Laude
Pasco
Matthew Reid Ireland
Spokane
Jenna Marie Koppenaal
Richland
Ashley Elizabeth Nelson
Des Moines
Christopher William Conroy
—Cum Laude
Seattle
Joseph Patrick Yount
Bellevue
d e gr e e s
Kelly Rae Meduna
—Cum Laude
Mount Vernon
Brian Pepi Woods, Jr.
Buena Park, California
Sarah Jeanette Wright
Moses Lake
Larissa Ann Briesemeister
—Cum Laude
Wapato
Krista Nicole Burton
—Magna Cum Laude
Clancy, Montana
Allison Lei Fawcett
Marysville
Matthew Abelino Sandoval
Marysville
Jessica Marie Stacy
—Summa Cum Laude
Ephrata
Wendy Lorraine Stensen
Seattle
Courtney Elizabeth Stevenson
Lynnwood
Amber Jean Vanden Berg
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Ashton Laine Webb
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Erin Patricia Wims
Gig Harbor
Bachelor of Arts in
Theatre Arts and
Drama
Devin Christopher Barnes
—Cum Laude
Lynnwood
Tara Nicole Garland
—Summa Cum Laude
Spokane
Joshua Thomas BradleyGegen
—Magna Cum Laude
Toppenish
Mallory BreAnn Johnson
Enumclaw
Andrea Marie Gonzales
Port Hadlock
Jeffrey Walter Mattson
Spokane
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Candidates
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d e gr e e s
Bethany Diane Webley Hart
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Sable Mae Phillippi
—Magna Cum Laude
Bothell
Rychell Aleyn Hawkins
Wood Village, Oregon
Kirsten Wynne Smith
—Cum Laude
Sammamish
Todd Moore Johansson
Bainbridge Island
Mitchell Joseph Kelly
Woodinville
Katie Winter Sundt
Redmond
Joshua Ryan Talty
Buckley
Kelly Marie Miller
Federal Way
Bachelor of Arts in
Women’s Studies
Nacie Kareece Jones
Olympia
Samantha Charlene Kennard
Dover, Delaware
Marlene King-Penny
Amboy
College of Pharmacy
See College of Pharmacy, Professional Degree section, for listing of Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Candidates
Bachelor of Science
in Food Science and
Human Nutrition
Jessica Lynne Dominski
—Summa Cum Laude
Hoquiam
Melanie Adams
Olympia
Kelly Dow
—Summa Cum Laude
Palouse
Nicole Amundsen
Redmond
Teresa Gjendem
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Christina Bartlett
—Magna Cum Laude
Otis Orchards
Lisa Howard
—Cum Laude
Bainbridge Island
Jacqulyne Bejeault
Kennewick
Stephanie Christine Hulse
Renton
Michael Di Filippo
Spokane
Sandeep Kaur
Bellingham
Courtney Larson
Anacortes
Ariel Richardson
Vancouver
Yi Jen Lee
Bellevue
Ho-Yuen Tam
Hong Kong
Abby Levinson
Mercer Island
Kristin Thompson
Richland
Serena Markanen
—Cum Laude
Washougal
Monica Waisman
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Mary Nicol
—Cum Laude
Puyallup
Tsu-Yun Yin
Seattle
Christina Steed
Bellevue
Su Qin Zhou
Seattle
College of Sciences
Bachelor of Science
Ahmed Karim Abdi
Seattle
Ahmed Abdille Ali
Tukwilla
Maria E. Ashlock
Harrah
Ann Ilene Atkins
—Summa Cum Laude
Newport
Kirsten Ruth Bachant
Vashon Island
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Chandra Lynn Bailey
—Cum Laude
Snohomish
Cheng Fen Chow
Kennewick
Jennifer Lyn Edgar
—Magna Cum Laude
Bothell
Danielle Marie Baker
Pullman
Kara Anjulee Christen
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Jennifer K. Becker
Gig Harbor
Jennifer Megan Clark
Montesano
Dalari Ann Fales
Ephrata
Steven Behr
Steilacoom
Maika Clement Dang
—Magna Cum Laude
Cheney
Jezzarae Rose Fracz
Otis Orchards
Marjan Bigverdi
—Magna Cum Laude
Shoreline
Ryan Christopher Byers
Spokane
Kim Hoa Thi Dao
Seattle
Amanda Joy Donabauer
—Summa Cum Laude
East Wenatchee
Shani Eliza Elwood
Snohomish
Echo Alisa Gore
Selah
Andrew James Harbison
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Candidates
Matthew Howard Hardy
Moses Lake
Erik William Hiles
Elma
Kyle Thomas Ingram
Vancouver
Lacey Jean Jackson
Port Orchard
Paula Louise Konomos
Federal Way
Jennifer Lynn Krick
Olympia
Leilani Lynne Logan
East Olympia
Sarah M.L. Low
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Yvonne Lam Mai
—Cum Laude
Spokane
Andrew Michael McCaffrey
Tacoma
Korey Said Nayebi
—Cum Laude
Olympia
Molly Constance McIntosh
—Magna Cum Laude
Mercer Island
Amy Lauren McLean
Spokane
Peter A Means
Puyallup
Jay Michael Phillipe
—Cum Laude
Hillsboro, Oregon
Bunnary Por
Pullman
Jenny-Rebecca Faith Prohaska
Oakville
Jeremy Leon Raymer
Sumner
Stephanie Peace Rezendes
Sammamish
Jamie Lynn Robinson
Bremerton
Jason Matthew Roed
Monroe
Alan Michael Rosencrans
Puyallup
Justin Mark Warren Ross
Granger
Jennifer Marie RunnelsMarquette
Pullman
Theresa Ann Scheidt
Cheney
Katherine Lynne Bohren
Federal Way
Kelly Kimberly Zukowski
Cashmere
James Caleb Bruce
Ridgefield
Biochemistry
Yancey Sinclair Brumfield
Cannelton, Indiana
Brent Andrew Banasik
Yakima
Christopher Michael Bates
—Magna Cum Laude
Walla Walla
Robert R. Bryan
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Zachary Michael Bryan
Renton
Mitchell D. Cate
Chehalis
Melissa Nicole Brown
Twin Falls, Idaho
Christopher Wayne Deutsch
—Cum Laude
Gig Harbor
Stephanie Jai Gering
—Summa Cum Laude
Spokane Valley
Cheng Fen Chow
Winter Park, Florida
Amber R. Cornell
Camas
Siobhán Elizabeth Dennis
—Magna Cum Laude
Woodland, California
Katherine Ann Grogan
Ellensburg
Katherine Crawford Dodge
Tacoma
Liliya V. Svintozelsky
Kent
Jonathan Nicholas Pruneda
—Summa Cum Laude
Selah
Linda Kelly Erlenbusch
Kelso
Helen Grace Uele
Pago Pago
Elizabeth Corinna Mueller
—Cum Laude
Snohomish
Lindsay Michelle Usinger
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Christopher Michael Mulkey
West Richland
Patrick Masahiko Uyemoto
—Cum Laude
Honolulu, Hawaii
Jeremiah Jennings Peterson
Pullman
Alexandra Youssef
Oroville
Laura Kathryn English
Fountain Valley, California
Scott Allen Moul
Kent
Bridget LeDean Petersen
Walla Walla
Laura Arlene Birchell
Longview
Jessica Angelic Ketrenos
Malo
Fergenet Wuhib Tsegaye
Pullman
Ried Lon Peckham
Ralph Phillip Young
Yakima
Nathan Anthony Spinelli
Spokane
Courtney Kiyoko Mizuno
Honolulu, Hawaii
Lauren Ashley Peckham
Spokane
d e gr e e s
Blake Kent Herron
—Cum Laude
Pasco
Stephanie Michelle Torres
—Cum Laude
Meekyung Pang
Peoria, Illinois
Matthew Thomas Smith
Spokane
Ted Mickowski, Jr.
San Jose, California
Kent Pak Nuth
Auburn
for
Tomasz Paul Wakulak
Kent
Mary Mei Kuen Wen
—Cum Laude
Yakima
John Thomas White
Colfax
Sherry Christine Whitley
Bremerton
Eric Douglas Yates
Olympia
Huong Thu Thuy Duong
Vancouver
Tiana Christine Stanley
Francy
Hemet, California
Sean Wesley Richardson
Pasco
Jessica Christine Getchell
Winlock
Ryan Steven Rowe
—Magna Cum Laude
Longview
Rajbir Singh Ghuman
Richland
Emiliano Jose Sanchez
Grand Blanc, Michigan
Ana Tolic
Richland
Lynda Delores Ginieis
—Cum Laude
Medical Lake
Chelsea Lynn Wixom
—Magna Cum Laude
Bow
Vincent Mark Graves
—Cum Laude
Walla Walla
Biology
Helen Abera Abbo
Pullman
Harué Yokoyama Baba
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Brooke Allison Barber
Pinecrest, California
Rebecca Ann Benson
Washougal
2008
Nichole Irene Haller
Anchorage, Alaska
Mariah Hope Helvy
Richland
Claire Alexis Herold
—Cum Laude
Puyallup
Jessica Leigh Holloway
Bothell
Andrew Schultz Huntley
Seattle
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Andrea Lynn JohnsonErickson
Pullman
Brian Vath Larson
Vancouver
Brianne Krystle Lawler
—Magna Cum Laude
Covington
d e gr e e s
Erin Kelly Smith
Vancouver
Morgan Marie Huff
Bremerton
Sofia Rose Shirley
Pullman
Ryan Lyle Sontag
—Summa Cum Laude
Richland
Jessica Ann Jackson
Cheney
Tina Lynn Thompson
Pullman
Leslie Kleiner Shuhler
—Magna Cum Laude
Buenos Aires, Argentina
David James Tobey
—Summa Cum Laude
Anacortes
Julie Marie Smith
—Cum Laude
Olympia
Yukari Usuda
Japan
Robert Edward Stoddard
Olympia
Illene Christine Stolz
Enumclaw
Patrick Joseph Legler
Lakewood
Michael Roy Tinker
Kennewick
Tiffany Diane Loper
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Jennifer Isabeau Travis
Everett
Vyacheslav V. Lyubar
—Cum Laude
Vancouver
Katherine Jean Vargo
—Magna Cum Laude
Sergiy I. Lyubinetsky
Richland
Jessica Marie Malinowski
Shoreline
Jessica Marie McClure
—Magna Cum Laude
Camas
Steven James Weaver
Spokane
Courtney Rose Westby
Tacoma
Lisa Michelle Zelinski
Sandy, Utah
Jonathon Lee Walter
Renton
Heather Marie Williams
—Magna Cum Laude
Vancouver
Environmental Science
Geology
Alexander David Grant
—Cum Laude
Bellingham
Chris Madison Beard
—Magna Cum Laude
Rochester
Heather McGee
Seattle
Laura Charlene Hall
Pasco
Tina Marie Moberley
Seattle
Zach Lee Logan
Poulsbo
Erin Lael Moilanen
—Cum Laude
Port Angeles
Stephen Gregory Rose
Union
Nancy E. Mendoza
La Center
Biotechnology
Gavin Paul Meyer
Camas
Brian Kenneth Anderson
Orange, California
Jeffrey William Price
Gig Harbor
Kristi Bess Meyer
Ridgefield
Jameson Charles Bullen
Port Townsend
Rebecca Isis Millard
Priest River, Idaho
Wesley Andrew Crozier
—Cum Laude
Port Townsend
Genetics and Cell
Biology
Cody Mac Moore
Vancouver
Derek Daniel Morrison
Ridgefield
Amy Minh Nguyen
Kent
Timothy Robert Nickolaus
Kennewick
Jeremy Louis Oltmann
Vancouver
Marshall Lee DeLine
Buckley
Marshall Lee DeLine
Buckley
Kevin Robert Kipp
Pullman
Gretchen Marie Dole
—Summa Cum Laude
Clarkston
Maryah Konneh
Lynnwood
Anoop Reddy Nerallapally
India
Travis Merle Ruff
Kirsten Diane Pickett
—Cum Laude
Kelso
Chintan D. Vin
India
Naomi Lynne Ripperger
Selah
Chemistry
Rachelle Joy Robinson
Battle Ground
Jacky Bekhazi
Richland
Marc Robert Rohrbach
—Summa Cum Laude
Colville
Andrew Maury Goodin
—Cum Laude
Jenika Jean Schindlbeck
Battle Ground
Andrew James Hansen
—Magna Cum Laude
Mount Vernon
Katie Beth Sekeres
—Magna Cum Laude
Battle Ground
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Trevor Randal Covert
Palouse
Jennifer Rose Gruhn
Seattle
Mathematics
Jeremy Dennis Asmussen
Pullman
Natalie Jean Baerlocher
—Magna Cum Laude
Moses Lake
Lauren Ann Bell
—Cum Laude
Portland, Oregon
Jian Chen
China
Irene Rose DeMaris
Ridgefield
Philip Thomas Hagihara
Pullman
Emilee Marie Hearrean
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Kevin Robert Kipp
Pullman
Christopher Michael Jarvie
Fallbrook, California
Rebeka Eve Lambert
Centennial, Colorado
Samantha Charlene Kennard
Dover, Delaware
Marcie Lynn Logsdon
—Magna Cum Laude
Clarkston
Tri Thanh Nguyen
Seattle
Kathryn Grace Mathison
Pullman
Mitchell Tadashi Nitta
Stephen Shane Rekow
Albion
Andrew James Passey
—Magna Cum Laude
Draper, Utah
Sara Alice Richter
Dubai
Brenna Marie Ray
Omak
Natashia Marie Robinson
Santa Rosa, California
Candidates
Ryan Scott Reisert
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
for
Linda Po
Federal Way
Zoology
Joshua William Schmehl
Medical Lake
Jonathan Nicholas Pruneda
—Summa Cum Laude
Selah
Kelsey Jo Barker
Des Moines
Christine Leigh Schultz
Pasco
Travis Merle Ruff
Andrea Grace Sears
—Magna Cum Laude
Spokane
Crystal Dawn Skinner
Great Mills, Maryland
Eric A. Sladek
Tacoma
Chandana Ramesh Somayaji
Karnataka, India
Kelly Gayle Stratton
—Summa Cum Laude
Richland
Microbiology
Robert Alan Chaney
Vancouver
Brian Steven Chen
Lynnwood
Daniel Theodore Eastvedt
—Magna Cum Laude
Battle Ground
Eric Herjanto
Singapore
Shalise Marie Huss
Redmond
Tracey N. King
Spokane
Jordan Barrie Koncinsky
—Magna Cum Laude
McCall, Idaho
Maryah Konneh
Lynnwood
Nicole Tatiana Kupcow
Veradale
Joani Lynn Lebsock
Spokane
Kevin Michael Lewis II
Oak Harbor
Nissa Mishel Moldestad
Snohomish
Jordan Leif Storhaug
Spokane
Sheena Zakaria Suleiman
Quincy
Fantahun Mulugeta Tedla
Seattle
Eric Benjamin Thyren
—Cum Laude
Silverdale
Jennifer Topham
—Magna Cum Laude
Everett
Robert Lee Watkins
Orting
Michael Duane Wentz
Spokane
Kameko Nicole Wilson
Roy
Derek Thomas Wirth
Oak Harbor
Matthew Minoru Masayuki
Yamamoto
Warden
Physics
Benjamin James Arthurs
—Summa Cum Laude
Richland
Christopher Michael Bates
—Magna Cum Laude
Walla Walla
Andrew Eugene Nelson
East Wenatchee
Joivanna Katherine Cashen
Coupeville
Sarah Michelle Crilly
—Cum Laude
Liberty Lake
Michelle Athena DeCourcey
—Magna Cum Laude
Portland, Oregon
Alex Dornburg
—Cum Laude
Pullman
d e gr e e s
Jennifer Eileen Morley
—Summa Cum Laude
Port Orchard
Michelle Ashley Morrow
—Magna Cum Laude
Redmond
Brandon Stephen Mulder
Kirkland
Jarrell Taurean Nelson
Silverdale
Kathleen A. O’Keeffe
—Cum Laude
Kent
Erich Michael Perry
Maple Valley
Ashley Rae Erdahl
Vancouver
Albert Cong Pham
Seattle
Kelly Lynn Graham
—Magna Cum Laude
Olympia
Jessica Grace Rauch
Issaquah
Krista Lanae Ingalsbe
—Cum Laude
Prosser
Shane Robert Johnson
—Magna Cum Laude
Benton City
Jessica Amber Jordan
Mead
Brandon Joseph Rice
Sunnyside
Vanessa Rose Serratore
—Magna Cum Laude
Seattle
Sofia Rose Shirley
Pullman
Heidi Smith
Bremerton
Moro Kim
Yakima
Kyle Keiji Smith
Bellevue
Melissa June Kuhrt
Vancouver
Julie Louise LaTurner
Auburn
Ossian Alexander Laspa
Ridgefield
Stephanie Lee Loomis
Roy
Elena Malaika Magwene
—Magna Cum Laude
Northridge, California
Fallon Marie McGinty
—Magna Cum Laude
Everett
Crystal Rose Thomas
Ellensburg
Holly Michelle Waters
—Magna Cum Laude
Sequim
Catherine Nicola Logan Watt
—Cum Laude
British Columbia, Canada
Corissa Lorraine White
Kennewick
Cori DeRosa Youngblood
Sequim
Tara Marie McTavish
Mercer Island
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Candidates
for
d e gr e e s
College of Veterinary Medicine
See College of Veterinary Medicine, Professional Degree section, for listing of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Degree Candidates.
Neuroscience
Sayano Kinjo
Fukui, Japan
Tyler William Chavez
Lynnwood
Joseph Milton Meyerson
—Summa Cum Laude
Edmonds
Sarah K. Cross
Manson
Fernanda Monjaraz Fuentes
—Cum Laude
Estado De Mexico, Mexico
Meghan Lynn Davolt
Seattle
Paul Marvin Magrath
—Magna Cum Laude
Lynden
Samantha Nicole Eller
—Magna Cum Laude
Wenatchee
Leslie Ann Green
—Summa Cum Laude
Wenatchee
Katrina Elizabeth Huskie
Snohomish
Young-Eun Jeong
Olympia
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Min-Kyung Park
—Magna Cum Laude
Korea
Patrick Lloyd Ray
Mead
Christa Ann Rinehart
—Summa Cum Laude
Chelan
Rajat Singh
—Magna Cum Laude
Delhi, India
Thomas Reed Spivey III
—Cum Laude
West Linn, Oregon
Vanessa Ann Wakeling
Gig Harbor
Anthony William Weber
Odessa
Jennifer Nichole Wiens
—Cum Laude
Belfair
Timothy Joe Williams
Clarkston
Carlyn Claire Zylstra
—Magna Cum Laude
Chehalis
Veterinary Science
Melissa Jeane Neff
—Cum Laude
Marysville
Jamie Lee Rosie
—Summa Cum Laude
Olympia
Natalie Sarah Ward
—Magna Cum Laude
Poulsbo
CA N D I DA T E S
FO R
R E S I DE N CY
T EACH I N G
CE R T I F I CA T E
Candidates for Residency Teaching Certificate
Rebekah Jayne Johnson
Andersen
Ethel
Georgina Naomi Burns
Aberdeen
Ruth Wilding Fournier
West Richland
Katherine Jonelle Hiccox
Davenport
Greg Myron Butkus
Cathlamet
RaeAnn Hanley Francis
Kelso
Sarah Joan Hinton
Battle Ground
Karen Diane Camenzind
Lebam
Krystina Lou Frazier
Pe Ell
Robin Nicole Hoheisel
Everett
Kelly Ann Caswell
Vancouver
Jessica Lynne French
Richland
Amanda Elisabeth Holroyd
Tacoma
Tiffanie Ann Conley
Aberdeen
Jessica Danelle Friberg
Aberdeen
Ashley Makanalani Honda
Vancouver
Jon Richard Conrad
Bainbridge Island
Jamie Marie Frieling
Seattle
Sabrina Dawn Hooton
Washougal
Mirnesa Cosic
Spokane
Rachel Delora Fugate
Kapaa, Hawaii
Joshua Timothy Howard
Puyallup
Laura Halston Bagby
Woodinville
Holly Chrissandra-Annette
Coty
Rochester
Jackleen Alanna George
Aberdeen
Mckenna Susan Hudson
Renton
Valerie Ann Barabe
Covington
Mary Joanne Cousens
Brush Prairie
Naomi Jane Gnade
Woodland
Emily Caroline Hustad
Issaquah
Brian Andrew Bartel
Centralia
Jeanette Eileen Hoffman
Crone
Vancouver
Moises Gonzalez
Wapato
Stephanie Jo Idso
Grayland
Kimberly Paige Goodwin
Bainbridge Island
Karissa Marie Irwin
Littlerock
Sara Lucille Graham
Selah
Angela Marie Jenkins
Kennewick
Amy Lynn Gray
Pasco
Sarah Dawn Johnson
Vancouver
Megan E. Guske
Spokane
Carmen Mae Justice
Pe Ell
Stephanie Ann Hall
Rochester
Theresa Jordan
Pullman
Britt LaBissoniere Hansen
Freeland
Heather Ann Killam
Coupeville
Jessica Bland Harris
Cashmere
Katlin Marie Kinkela
Worley, Idaho
Lisa Haskin
Tacoma
Donn Albert Kirkwood
Coupeville
Erica Lynn Hatcher
Ridgefield
Kari Ann Kissel
Selah
Kelly Jane Heald
Ridgefield
Ashley Lynn Kohlmeier
Hoquiam
Emilee Marie Hearrean
Spokane
Jeanne Ellen Korver
Shelton
Jacki Jo Hedlund
Endicott
Joshua Steven Krieg
Springdale
Sherese Dawn Hegwood
Vallejo, California
Aimee Brianne Krueger
East Wenatchee
Kristopher William Herda
Chewelah
Donald Kris Kenning
Kennewick
Erica Lee-Catherine Herinckx
Puyallup
Tabitha Ellynne Lambrecht
Grandview
Katherine Marie Andrewjeski
Kahlotus
Amanda Jo Anne Archer
Selah
Ali Lewann Armstrong
Bremerton
Ryan Daniel Arnold
Elma
Abbey Elizabeth Assink
College Place
Karen Lyn Bachle
Vancouver
Lauren Mychal Bauer
Woodinville
Apryl Becker
Vancouver
Jacquelynn Austin Vail
Bergeron
Vancouver
Preston Michael Daniel Crow
Raymond
Nicholas Martin Crowe
Kelso
Autumn Christine Cummings
Lacey
Heidi Kay Berry
Kennewick
Jessica Erin Davenport
Yelm
Shira Michelle Besco
Longview
Shayla Michelle Diaz
Benton City
Coleen Mary Blundon
Pasco
Sheila Diaz
Kennewick
Erica Lynn Bourson
Colbert
Michael Allan Divelbiss
Deer Park
Mikaela Michelle Brandon
Spokane
Crista Dawn Dobyns
Onalaska
Brent T. LiaBraaten
Pullman
Barbara Mae Elways
Lakewood
Jacob Daniel Briggs
Benton City
Jordan M. Erickson
Vancouver
Joshua Allen Brown
Sequim
Heather Jo Erwin
Pullman
Molly Elizabeth Brown
Tumwater
Donis Jaqueline Feeney
Gig Harbor
Emily Bonita Bucy
Elma
Jessica LaNae Finney
Spokane
Kaitlin Marie Budahl
Anchorage, Alaska
Shaunna Leigh Foltz
Lynnwood
Jeremy Bunker
Walla Walla
Traci Ann Fortune
Spokane
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Candidates
for
r e si d e n c y
t e a c h ing
c e rti f i c a t e
Andrew Michael Landowski
Olympia
Cathy Lynn Mills
Yacolt
Erik James Lima
Stacey Lynne Misener
Rochester
Elisabeth Garcia Lopez
Burbank
Laura Dee Mollner
Bellevue
Kelsie Christine Luiten
Odessa
Erin D. Miller Moon
Vancouver
Brenda Kathleen Lunden
Toledo
MeLissa Jessica Moreno
Richland
Erin Jayne Mack
Longview
Sarah M. Mortensen
Lake Oswego, Oregon
Megan Mary Madigan
Edmonds
Jill Leslie Munstedt
Spokane
Ashlee Darlene Mandrell
Sunnyside
Elisabeth Katharine
O’Connell
University Place
Jerrie L. Manley
Richland
Amy Johnston Hale Ferries
Roberts
Longview
Candace Rae Robinson
Chehalis
Kendra Davene Rodocker
Chehalis
Tabitha Angelica Rudegeair
Spanaway
Nicole Raye Ruhland
Kelso
Nicole Ann Rambin
Vancouver
Lori Anna Sanderson
Sumner
Jennifer Terese Nagle Santjer
Grandview
Jacklyn Mary Stricherz
Spanaway
Cindi Lu Strode
Hoquiam
Kathryn Mariah Summers
Greenacres
Janie Kay Jacobson Talevich
Hoquiam
Zachary Ryne Tautfest
Aurora, Oregon
Deborah Thompson
Pasco
Meagan Kathleen Turner
Lacey
Jacob Andrew Tyrrell
Olympia
Alicia Anne Van
Kelso
Tara Michel Obermiller
Vancouver
Robert David Schott
Wenatchee
Howard Otis Palmer, Jr.
Olympia
Jon Clyde Schray
Chehalis
Kelly Sue Bieber Parker
Kennewick
Duane A. Schwatke
Colfax
Adriana Sofia Parsons
Walla Walla
Tara Irene Sciurba
Kennewick
Valerie Layne Martin
LaCrosse
Andrew James Passey
Draper, Utah
Zenobia Suzan Scott
Kelso
Nereyda C. Martinez
Pasco
Erica J. Pearson
Elma
Jennifer Louise Sherwood
Colbert
Kristina M. Headley
Wambold
Battle Ground
Matthew Sidney Maurer
Aberdeen
Devonne Erica Pele
Santa Clara, California
Skyler James Garcia
Cashmere
Andrew William Watt
Curtis
Sandra Aikele Mayberry
Tenino
Amanda Joanne Peterson
Veradale
Danielle Lee Smith
Bellingham
Emily Katherine Watterson
Sammamish
Ambrea Lynne McBrideMerino
Olympia
Shelley Nicole Pierson
Seattle
Jessica Rae Smith
Vancouver
Karina Marie Wehrmann
Vancouver
Melanie Marie Preiss
Longview
Kathleen Rose Smith
Cinebar
Jennifer Marie Welch
Spokane Valley
David William Provolt
Kelso
Nicole Marie Smuts
Taylor, Arizona
Amanda Michelle Williams
Battle Ground
Michelle H. Putnam
Newman Lake
Jacelle Elizabeth Snodgrass
Aberdeen
Laurie Ann Williams
East Wenatchee
Brittany Star Reincke
Camas
Karin Dyann Snow
Battle Ground
Holly Marie Wilson
Pasco
Anthony David Milewski
Kennewick
Audra Jamiese Huffman
Richter
Prosser
Ryan Christopher Spuhler
Vancouver
Kala Rachel Winter
Aberdeen
Mallory Elizabeth Miller
Kennewick
Steven Joel Rinard
Kalama
Candice Faith Stancil
Spokane
Kristy Nicole Wright
Kalama
Ricky Charles Mann
Saint Helens, Oregon
Ashley Jaye Marrs
Des Moines
Given Grace Backholm
Martin
Aberdeen
Kate Swindell McCary
Edmonds
Thomas Lafayette McDaniel
Kalama
Veronica Leigh McKinley
Chehalis
Tricia Leann Melton
Roy
Sarah Christine Miller
Renton
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2008
SPRING
Leah RaeAnn Stites
Sequim
Asia Christine Veal
Rochester
Michael Anthony Veliz
Oak Harbor
Kendra Allison Wade
North Las Vegas, Nevada
Jamie Nicole Walter
Odessa
C o m m issi o ns
Commissions
To Receive Commissions
as Second Lieutenants
in the United States
Army
To Receive Commissions
as Ensigns in the
United States Navy
Helen Grace Uele
To Receive Reserve
Commissions as Second
Lieutenants in the
United States Air Force
Octavio Bailon-Schubert
Suk J. Kim
Michael D. Beagle
Enrique McClymont-Baltan
Rian H. Blahut
Steven S. Page
Mary M. Carter
Lindsay J. Burgner
Nicole C. Schmitz
Linda M. Gallagher
Lance N. Cromwell
Nancy A. Shinkle
Andrew J. Passey
Daniel T. Eastvedt
Gavin L. Shnieder
Trivendhiran Pillai
Ryan M. Foreman
Elizabeth C. Simms
Jonathon K. Radtke
Drew D. Hansen
Matthew M. Yamamoto
Stephen G. Rose
Steven M. Adelmund
Jared Jotaro Wada
Ryan M. Bradley
Taihei E. Hongo
Kurtis D. Snyder
Joshua R. Loquvam
Kristopher M. Souza
Photo by Shelly Hanks, May 2007.
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H o n o rs
College
Honors College
Daniel Armenta
Grace Harchuck
Molly McIntosh
Danielle Shook
Benjamin Arthurs
Claire Herold
Andrea Mendoza
Tristan Skolrud
Christopher Bates
Blake Herron
Jennifer Morley
Matthew Smith
Cody Beebe
Amanda Holroyd
Whitney Mueller
Kelly Stratton
Molly Boers
Margaret Howell
Carmel Palmer
Andrea Thonney
Margaret Cahalan
Krista Ingalsbe
Haley Paul
Matthew Todd
Robert Colbert
Angela Jeffries
Jameson Payne
Thomas Ulrich
Robert Cowgill
Shane Johnson
Daniel Pederson
Katherine Vargo
Sarah Crilly
Amberly Kent
Alexander Petrin
Amanda Vicklund
Sarah Cross
Ellen Kincaid
Jonathan Pruneda
Lisa Waananen
Kayla Culmer
Alison Kirpes
Jesse Radoslovich
Brian Walkenhauer
Gretchen Dole
Amy Kolb
Sarah Rasmussen
Natalie Ward
Jennifer Ellis
Steven Kost
Sarah Reichwald
Catherine Watt
Matthew Gardner
Andrew Landowski
Ryan Renslow
Steven Weaver
Stephanie Gering
Danielle LaSalle
Christa Rinehart
Philip Welch
Sean Graham
Brianne Lawler
Marc Rohrbach
Emily Zaremba
Katherine Grogan
Marcie Logsdon
Jameson Root
Daniel Zommick
Leslie Hamstreet
Hillary Loveland
Austin Schlichting
Christopher Han
Benjamin Mahnkey
Rebecca Scott
Jenna Hansen
Fallon McGinty
Vanessa Serratore
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w it h
Academic
H o n o rs
Graduation with Academic Honors
Students in the class of 2008 who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance may graduate as members of one
of the following categories:
SUMMA CUM LAUDE: Candidates for baccalaureate degrees who have completed at least 30 hours of graded work at
Washington State University with a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 or better.
MAGNA CUM LAUDE: Candidates for baccalaureate degrees who have completed at least 30 hours of graded work at
Washington State University with a cumulative grade point average between 3.70 and 3.89.
CUM LAUDE: Candidates for baccalaureate degrees who have completed at least 30 hours of graded work at Washington
State University with a cumulative grade point average between 3.50 and 3.69.
HONORS COLLEGE: Graduates who have participated in the Honors College and satisfied the college’s requirements
receive certificates of completion and wear the Honors College Medallion.
HONOR SOCIETIES: Washington State University students may be selected to join, within their disciplines, one or more
of 19 honor societies and any of seven honor societies across academic disciplines, including one freshman honor society.
The honor societies to be recognized at the University Commencement ceremonies are:
Alpha Epsilon Rho, Alpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Phi Sigma, Alpha Theta Delta, Alpha Zeta, Beta Alpha Psi,
Beta Gamma Sigma, Kappa Delta Pi, Mortar Board, Mu Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi
Beta Kappa, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Sigma Alpha, Phi Sigma Iota, Psi Chi, Rho Chi, Rho
Nu, Sigma Tau Delta, Sigma Theta Tau International, and Tau Beta Pi.
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The Star Spangled Banner was ordered played at military and naval occasions by President Woodrow
Wilson in 1916, but was not designated the national anthem by an Act of Congress until 1931. The words
were written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key, who had been inspired by the sight of the American flag still flying
over Fort McHenry after a night of heavy British bombardment. The text was immediately set to a popular
melody of the time. At almost every occasion, only the first verse is sung.
The Star Spangled Banner
Oh, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What 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 wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe’s haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o’er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, now conceals, now discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning’s first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines on the stream:
‘Tis the star-spangled banner! O long may it wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle’s confusion
A home and a country should leave us no more?
Their blood has wiped out their foul footstep’s pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved homes and the war’s desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heaven-rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, for our case it is just,
And this be our motto: “In God is our trust.”
And the star-spangled banner forever shall wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
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Other WSU Commencement Ceremonies
Ceremonies
Time and date
Location
WSU Spokane / Intercollegiate
College of Nursing
Spokane Convention Center
WSU Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities Campus
WSU Vancouver
Saturday, May 10, 1:00 p.m.
Clark County
Amphitheatre
Thompson Hall and Murrow Communications Addition
’Tis the songs of memory
That we sing today,
When the sad hours come to you
And sorrows ’round you play,
Washington
Washington
The Crimson and the Gray.
Spring 2008
Commencement
S a t u r d a y ,
M a y
T h i r d

Spring 2008 - Commencement - WSU Commencement Ceremonies

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