Diné College
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Diné College
Board of Regents Fannie L. Atcitty President Northern Agency Laurence Gishey Vice-President Fort Defiance Agency Loretta Draper Secretary Central Agency Anderson Hoskie Member Eastern Agency Andrew Tah Member Superintendent of Navajo Nation Schools Dwight Witherspoon Member Health Education & Human Services Committee Ashley Begay Member President, Associated Students of Diné College Theresa Hatathlie Member Western Agency Administration Maggie L. George, Ph.D President Ronald R. Belloli, B.S., Vice-President, Administration & Finance Rebecca M. Benally, M.Ed. Vice-President, Academics Glennita R. Haskey, M.S. Vice President, Student Success Daryl R. Begay, Ed.M Director, Development James McKenzie, B.A. Acting Director, Diné Policy Institute Abraham K. Bitok, B.A. Acting Dean, Academics Perphelia Fowler, MBA Director, Human Resources Academic Chairs Lisa M. Eutsey, Ph.D. English Thomas Littleben, Jr., B.S. Center for Diné Studies Daniel J. McLaughlin, Ph.D. Center for Diné Teacher Education Sheila White, M.A. Humanities & Fine Arts Willis R. Tsosie, M.S. Math & Physics Barbara A. Klein, M.S. Science & Physical Education Gloria Price, M. of Vocational Ed. Business, Applied Science, Economics & Technology Kathleen Wildman, M.A. Social & Behavorial Sciences 2013 Commencement May 10, 2013 Tsaile, Arizona 10 a.m. Diné College • Tsaile, Arizona 86556 www.dinecollege.edu (EL)2 Educating Leaders, Enhancing Lives Diné College 2013 Commencement Associate of Science, Biology Annovedwin Martyn J. Barakzai (TS Shannon M. Begay (TS) Associate of Arts, Diné Studies Prelude............................................................................. Avery Denny, Traditional Practitioner Posting of Colors...................................................Wheatfield-Tsaile-Blackrock Veteran’s Organization Processional ....................................................... Avery Denny, Traditional Practitioner Grand Marshals Gáál Biyiin - Diné Journey Song ......................................... William Hozie, Faculty Brian Herndon, Faculty Delegation....................................................Maggie L. George, Ph.D., President Board of Regents, Class of 2013, Faculty Invocation............................................................ Avery Denny, Traditional Practitioner Master of Ceremonies.........................................................Henry H Fowler, Ed.D. National Anthem .................................................. Ymelda Erin Coriz Welcome Remarks.........................................................Maggie L. George, Ph.D., President Commencement Speaker........................................ Audra Platero, Ed..D. Conferring of Degrees & Certificates Diné College..................................................................Maggie L. George, Ph.D., President Rebecca M. Benally, Vice President of Academics Abraham Bitok, Acting Dean, Academics Congratulatory Remarks................................................. Tiffany Louie Tracy, ‘13 Student of the Year............................................................ Recognition Mariah Tanay Ashley, ‘13 Faculty Recognition...........................................................Abraham Bitok, Acting Dean, Academics Benediction ...............................................................................Dr. Wilson Aronilth Jr., Faculty Recessional.................................................................................Avery Denny, Traditional Practitioner • Diné College Song, • Gáál Biyiin - Diné Journey Song Please remain seated during recessional until the Traditional Journey Song has concluded. *** Lunch on your own Cafeteria*** Justin Benally (SH) Fernando Clyde (TS) Krystal R. Charley (SH) ** Catherine Laurie Lee (TS) Ramona Clark (TS) Margaret Black (TC)** Randall Black (TS) Dudley Fitzgerald (TS)** Jonathan Gilbert Jones (TS) Associate Wilson Barney III (TS) Amanda McNeill (SH)** Rebecca Leigh Oakham (TS) of Arts, Fine Arts Rosemary Begay (TS) Santana Cowboy (TS) Diné College Song *Diné Collegedę́ę́’ naashá. Sá’ąh Naagháí Bik’eh Hózhó. Dził nanit’oo woo-woo-way –dę́ę́’ naashó woo-wooway Diné Collegedę́ę́’ naashá. Sisnaajinídę́ę́’ naashá. Sá’ąh Naagháí Bik’eh Hózhó. Dził nanit’oo woo-woo-way –dę́ę́’ naashó woo-woo-way Sisnaajinídę́ę́’ naashá. Tsoodziłdę́ę́’ naashá. Sá’ąh Naagháí Bik’eh Hózhó. Dził nanit’oo woo-woo-way –dę́ę́’ naashó woo-woo-way Tsoodziłdę́ę́’ naashá. Dook’o’oosłíídę́ę́’ naashá. Sá’ąh Naagháí Bik’eh Hózhó. Dził nanit’oo woo-woo-way –dę́ę́’ naashó woo-wooway Dook’o’oosłíídę́ę́’ naashá. Dibé Nitsaadę́ę́’ naashá. Sá’ąh Naagháí Bik’eh Hózhó. Dził nanit’oo woo-woo-way –dę́ę́’ naashó woo-wooway Dibé Nitsaadę́ę́’ naashá. Dził Ná’oodiłiidę́ę́’ naashá. Sá’ąh Naagháí Bik’eh Hózhó. Dził nanit’oo woo-woo-way –dę́ę́’ naashó woo-wooway Dził Ná’oodiłiidę́ę́’ naashá. Dził Ch’ó’ool’į́’į́dę́ę́’ naashá. Sá’ąh Naagháí Bik’eh Hózhó. Dził nanit’oo woo-woo-way –déé’ naashó woowoo-way Dził Ch’ó’ool’į́’į́dę́ę́’ naashá. Diné Collegedę́ę́’ naashá. Sá’ąh Naagháí Bik’eh Hózhó. Dził nanit’oo woo-woo-way –déé’ naashó woo-woo-way Diné Collegedę́ę́’ naashá. Composed by Emery Denny in 2011. *Used by permission of Emery Denny. The College is in the process of adopting this song as its Alma Mater. (TS) Tsaile (CH) Chinle (CP) Crownpoint (SH) Shiprock (TC) Tuba City (WR) Window Rock *** 3.9 - 4.00 Summa Cum Laude ** 3.7 - 3.80 Magna Cum Laude * 3.5 - 3.69 Cum Laude Associate of Arts, Business Administration Loretta Perry-Barbone (CP) Sandra A Begay (SH) Christine I Benally (WR) Associate Andrea Billy (CP) Geralynn Henry (WR) Commencement Speaker A Adrienne Erica John (TC) Katherine Nez (TC) Aaron Woods (SH) of Arts, Social and Behavioral Science Cheryl Dawn Bedonie (TS) Kelsey H. Curtis (TS) Alex D. Begay (TC) * Renica A. Descheny (TS) Petrina Calby Belen (CP) Mikayla Nonabah Etsitty (TS) Megan N. Benallie (TC) Ernest Gray (TS) Christine I. Benally (WR) Charmayne Hardy (TC) Roxanna Jayme Beno (TC) Sandralita Lynn James (TS) Francena Bischoff (TS) Adrienne Erica John (TC) Denielle Bitsui (TS) Tashina April Johnson (TS) Danielle Deidre Boone (TC) Crystal Marie Jones (TS) Raquel Calamity (TC) * Catherine Laurie Lee (TS) Sheila Chee (CH) Gabrielle N. Lee (SH) Helena Racheal Lee (SH) Cynthia Manygoats (TC) Chuck Morgan (CP) Lisa Savala (TC) Michell Smith (CP) Reuben Smith (TC) * Thelmasina Lyann Tom (TC) Arlene Jean Yazzie (TS) Quintera Lynn Yazzie (WR Victoria M. Yazzie (CH) Audra Platero, Ed.D. Associate of Science, Environmental Science Mariah Tanay Ashley (TS) Shannon M. Begay (TS) Sinah M. Begay (TC) Shannon M. Begay (TS) Krystal R. Charley (SH)** Traditional Practitioner Denise Brown (TS) A Associate of Science, General Science Murphy Brodie Davis (TS) Associate of Science, Health Occupation Curtison Badonie (TS) Melissa C. Hayes (TS) Cynthia Brown (TS) Eltasha L. James (TS) Denise Brown (TS) Rebekah Lynda Johnson (TS) Pamela Brown (SH) Catherine Laurie Lee (TS) Freemond Burbank (TS) * Lance Lee McCabe (TS) Ramona Clark (TS) Rachel Nez (TS) Dawnya Dahozy (CH) Courtney Lynn Norberto (TS) Michelle Lynn Etsitty (TS) Albertina Salabye (TS) Charmayne Sorrell (TS) Boyetta W. Tah (TS) Kiri L. Tsosie (TS) Monique C. Tsosie (TS) Stephanie Wilson (CH) Shandall J. Yazzie (TS) Shawna L. Yazzie (CH) udra Platero is Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water) and born for the Naakaii Dine’é (Mexican). Her Maternal grandfather’s clan is Tótsohnii (Big Water) and her Paternal grandfather’s clan is Honágháahnii (One Who Walks Around). Audra is originally from Many Farms, Arizona. Her parents are Grace Etsitty and the Late Cecil Etsitty. Her Maternal grandparents are the Late Alice Yazzie and Totsoni Yazhi. Audra earned her B.A. degree in Elementary Education from Diné College in 2002. Audra was Miss Navajo Nation during 1995. She currently resides in Fort Defiance, Arizona. She is married to Mr. Robert Platero of Fort Defiance and they have been blessed with three beautiful children. Audra is currently employed with Window Rock Unified School District as a First Grade Teacher at Tséhootsooí Diné Bi’Ólta’, a Navajo Immersion School. Avery Denny very Denny’s clans are Tódík’≠zhí born for Tótsohnii. His Maternal grandparents are Ta’neezahnii and his Paternal grandparents are Tséníjíkiní. He currently resides in Whippoorwill, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation. His life philosophy is retaining his Navajo Culture and language. He believes in keeping himself strong as a Diné person by maintaining his Diné image and identity. Avery has been teaching for 26 years in the areas of Navajo Culture, Navajo Oral History, Navajo Philosophy, Navajo Holistic Healing, Navajo Herbology, and Diné Educational Philosophy. Avery is a Hataa¬íí (Navajo Chanter). He practices the Blessing Way, Beauty Way, Night Way, and Enemy Way ceremonies. These Navajo healing ceremonies consist of two, five, and nine night ceremonies, which are known as Hatáál Nahaghá. Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education Philosophy The educational philosophy of Diné College is Sa’™h Naagháí Bik’eh Hózhóón, the Diné traditional living system, which places human life in harmony with the natural world and the universe. The philosophy provides principles both for protection from the imperfections in life and for the development of well-being. Diné College bi’óhoo’aah bitsésiléí Sá’™h Naagháí Bik’eh Hózhóón. Nitsáhákees, Nahat’á, Iiná dóó Siih Hasin t’áá shá bik’ehgo bee hahod¶t’é. Naayée’ee k’ehgo na’nitin bine’ oodáᬠdóó Hózh≠≠jí k’ehgo na’nitin bee hózh≠–go oodáá¬. Díí bee óhoo’aah dóó naanish silá. Roselind Begay (TS) DawnLei Hunter Ben (TS) Ivy J. Brown (TS) Chantyrielle L. Clyde (TS)* Mission The STRATEGIC GOALS are guided by the Sá’ąh Naagháí Bik’eh Hózhóón Principles to achieve: • Student Success: Achieve student success through quality instruction and a rich learning environment. • Access: Increase access to higher education and lifelong learning. • Four-year Status: Evaluate future development of baccalaureate degrees. • Capacity Building: Maximize collaboration with the Navajo Nation and other partners. • Transparency and Accountability: Ensure financial needs are met through appropriate institutional governance and resource development and management. • Integrity: Align academic and institutional practices with policies. Rochelle R. Taliman (TS) DawnLei Hunter Ben (TS) Erick Lane Freeman (TS) Chuck Morgan (CP) Jolene J. Clah (CH) Wilhemina Glenn (CH) Nathaniel Richard Nelson (TS) * Chantyrielle L. Clyde (TS) * Nedra Lynn Guerito (TS) Raymona R. Paul (TS) Amber Candace Defoe (TS) Shannon Hardy (TS) Samantha Sherlock (TC) ** Dudley Fitzgerald (TS) ** Fannie Harrison (SH) Rochelle R. Taliman (TS) Stephanie Ann Foster (TS) Theresa Hunt (SH) Tiffany Louie Tracy (TS) *** Sonya A. Yazzie (TC) Diné College embraces the values and principles of Nitsáhákees (Thinking), Nahat’á (Planning), Iiná (Life) and Siih Hasin (Assurance). 2012-2016 Stategic Goals Theresa Tom (TS) Dennis Vance Webster (TS) Kamille Ann White (TS) Associate of Arts, Elementary Education Vision Diné College applies the Sa’ąh Naagháí Bik’eh Hózhóón principles to advance student learning through: • harmony with Nitsáhákees (Thinking), Nahat’á (Planning), Iiná (Living), and Siih Hasin (Assurance); • the study of Diné language, history, and culture; • preparation for further studies and employment in a multicultural world; and • fostering social responsibility, community service, and scholarly tribal, state, national, and global communities. Stephanie Ann Foster (TS) Nedra Lynn Guerito (TS) Epheline Glenna Notah (TS) Associate of Arts, Early Childhood Education Lena Navajo (TS) Associate of Applied Science, Office Administration Marlinda Bede (TS)* Monica Todecheenie (CH) Certificates, Office Technology Monica Todecheenie (CH) Victoria M. Yazzie (CH) Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts Courtney L. Attson (CH) Lyle R. Clark (CH) Cheryl Dawn Bedonie (TS) Josiah Clyde (TS) Cassandra Begay (TS) LaNaya Lynette Cook (CH) Naomi Ashley Begay (TS) Kelsey H. Curtis (TS) Roberta Lynn Begay (TC) * Michelle Lynn Etsitty (TS) Petrina Calby Belen (CP) Lionel Ben Harvey (TS) Jaren Benally (TS) Geralynn Henry (WR) Denielle Bitsui (TS) Allene A. James (CH) Cody Thomas Bullard (TS) * Sandralita Lynn James (TS) Melissa Johnson (SH) Tashina April Johnson (TS) Crystal Marie Jones (TS) Chuck Morgan (CP) Mario Salabye (TC) Michell Smith (CP) Nekesia Tulley (TS) Dawnette Wheeler (TS)
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