Commencement The One Hundred-and-Seventh
Fall 2022
■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)
The One Hundred-and-Seventh Commencement
Saturday, December 17, 2022 Morning Ceremony - 10 a.m. College of Arts and Sciences
Afternoon Ceremony - 1 p.m. College of Business and Industry
College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences The Stubblefield Center Fort Smith, Arkansas 1
Chancellor’s Message Graduates and Guests, On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the University of Arkansas System, the Board of Visitors, and our faculty, administration, and staff, I extend our sincerest congratulations to our graduates and their families and friends on this day of celebration. Earning a degree not only puts our graduates in the minority of Arkansas residents, research shows that obtaining a college degree increases lifetime earnings potential, ensures a better quality of life, and provides social mobility for the graduates and their families for generations to come. Although graduates may have completed important milestones in their lives, their educational journeys are far from over. Whether it’s learning a new skill to transition to a different job, learning from mentors and role models in life, or pursuing advanced degrees, our graduates will continue to gain knowledge throughout life that will benefit them as individuals and will create stronger communities. Days like today are joyful reminders of why we come to work each and every day: to educate students who create better lives through college educations. We thank you for giving the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith the privilege of being your university of choice for formal education and look forward to seeing today’s graduates added to a long list of Lion success stories.
Terisa C. Riley, Ph.D.
■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) Chancellor ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)
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Mensaje de la Rectora Alumnos por graduarse e invitados, A nombre de la Junta Directiva del sistema de la Universidad de Arkansas, de la Junta de Inspectores y de nuestro profesorado, administradores y empleados, extiendo nuestras más sinceras felicitaciones a nuestros alumnos hoy a graduarse y a sus familias y amigos en este día de gran celebración. Obtener un título universitario no sólo establece a nuestros titulados en una minoría selecta dentro de los residentes de Arkansas, sino también, como estudios al respecto han demostrado, aumenta su potencial de ganancias monetarias por vida, garantiza una mejor calidad de ésta, y proporciona movilidad social: para los que se gradúan y para sus familias en generaciones por venir. Aunque los titulados hayan ya alcanzado una meta importante, su recorrido educacional no ha terminado. Ya sea aprendiendo una nueva habilidad para cambiar a un nuevo empleo, aprendiendo de sus mentores y modelos, o completando títulos más avanzados, nuestros titulados continuarán a lo largo de sus vidas acumulando conocimientos que los beneficiarán como individuos y que crearán comunidades más sólidas. Días como hoy son recordatorios felices del por qué aquí asistimos al trabajo cada día: para educar a estudiantes que van a crear mejores vidas a través de títulos universitarios. Agradecemos a ustedes el que hayan otorgado a la Universidad de Arkansas - Fort Smith el privilegio de ser la universidad escogida para su educación formal y esperamos ver a los que hoy se gradúan en la larga lista de éxitos acumulados por nuestros Leones.
Dra. Terisa C. Riley
■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) Rectora ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) Un agradecimiento especial a la Dra.Program Mary Sobhani y la Dra. Rosario Nolasco-Schulteiss por la traducción del mensaje de la rectora. H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors graduate (bronze medallion) A special thanks to Dr. Mary Sobhani and Dr. Rosario Nolasco-Schulteiss the translation of the chancellor’s message. s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, whitefor tassel)
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University of Arkansas System Administration Donald R. Bobbitt, Ph.D. President
University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees
Charles Gibson III, Chair Tommy Boyer Ted Dickey
Steve Cox Kelly Eichler Edward Fryar
Morril Harriman Sheffield Nelson Jeremy Wilson
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Administration and Academic Deans Terisa C. Riley, Ph.D. - Chancellor Shadow Robinson, Ph.D. - Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Lee Krehbiel, Ph.D. - Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Blake Rickman, M.S. - Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Executive Director of the UAFS Foundation Carey Tucker, M.S. - Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Paul Hankins, Ph.D. - Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean Cantú, Ph.D. - Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences Latisha Settlage, Ph.D. - Dean of the College of Business and Industry
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Board of Visitors
Michael Barr, Chair Gary Campbell James Cox
Jerry Glidewell Sandra Johnson Eileen Kradel 4
George McGill Rodney Shepard Cathy Williams
Morning Ceremony - 10 a.m. College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Processional
Ernest Cialone, M.F.A., Marshal for the College of Arts and Sciences
Call to Order
Janet Renwick, Ph.D., Chair of the Faculty Senate
Welcome
Shadow Robinson, Ph.D., Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
National Anthem
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Wind Ensemble - Alexandra Zacharella, D.M.A., Director Adonis Jordan, Music Education Student, Soloist
Introductions
Shadow Robinson, Ph.D.
Commencement Address
State Representative and Senator-Elect Justin Boyd, Pharm.D.
Conferral of Degrees
Terisa Riley, Ph.D., Chancellor
Graduate Recognition
Paul Hankins, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees Associate Degrees
Alma Mater
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Wind Ensemble - Alexandra Zacharella, D.M.A., Director Adonis Jordan, Music Education Student, Soloist
Adjournment
Janet Renwick, Ph.D.
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Afternoon Ceremony - 1 p.m. College of Business and Industry College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences Graduate Processional
Sonia Romero, D.N.P., Marshal for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences Ahmad Rahal, Ph.D., Marshal for the College of Business and Industry
Call to Order
Janet Renwick, Ph.D., Chair of the Faculty Senate
Welcome
Shadow Robinson, Ph.D., Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
National Anthem
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Wind Ensemble - Alexandra Zacharella, D.M.A., Director Adonis Jordan, Music Education Student, Soloist
Introductions
Shadow Robinson, Ph.D.
Commencement Address
State Representative and Senator-Elect Justin Boyd, Pharm.D.
Conferral of Degrees
Terisa Riley, Ph.D., Chancellor
Graduate Recognition
Dean Cantú, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences Master’s Degrees Bachelor’s Degrees Associate Degrees Certificates Latisha Settlage, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Business and Industry Bachelor’s Degrees Associate Degrees Certificates
Alma Mater
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Wind Ensemble - Alexandra Zacharella, D.M.A., Director Adonis Jordan, Music Education Student, Soloist
Adjournment
Janet Renwick, Ph.D.
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Commencement Speaker
State Representative and Senator-Elect Justin Boyd
Justin Boyd is the senator-elect for district 27, which covers the Fort Smith metro area, and will take his seat in the Arkansas Senate when the 2023 Arkansas General Assembly convenes on Jan. 9, 2023. Prior to his election as state senator, he served four terms in the Arkansas House of Representatives. For the 93rd General Assembly, Mr. Boyd served as co-vice chairperson of the Joint Budget Committee. He also served on the House Insurance and Commerce Committee as well as the House Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committee. Mr. Boyd earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy. He also holds an associate degree from UAFS and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He has been active in the Rotary Club, Arkansas Pharmacists Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, and Quality Deer Management Association. He is also part of the FBI Citizens Academy Association. Rep. Boyd is a pharmacist at Coleman Pharmacy in Alma and is a recipient of the Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award from the Arkansas Pharmacists Association. He and his wife, Lori, have three children and live in Fort Smith.
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Summer 2022 Graduates
College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts
Associate of General Studies
● Emily Anne Clem
Mariah Canady Brianna DeShea Carter Logan Cates Dawson J Choate Destynie Brooke Cooley Gency Cruz Shatoya Janee Freeman Danielle Nicole French Andrew G Gardner s Destiny Rae Gaston Molly Harper Clyfton Ferral Hearn Wendy Renee Hindley Rachel Jeffery Landon Curtis Karnes Braden Matthew Keith Maisie J Liddell Dustin A Lopez Carrie Joann Lynch Rachel Renee Null Alyson Mckenzie Ryan Ryan Scott York
William J Gibson Matthew Tyler Huisman Raul Ortiz Aaron Scott Mary Elizabeth Stewart
Bachelor of General Studies
Taylor Raeann Davis Sarah Ashley Lind Levi Houston Poole Whitney Jo Valdivia April Marie White
Bachelor of Music Education ■ Jeason Eduardo Lopez
Bachelor of Science
● Jordan Michael Aikey
Jacob Andrew Baltazar Dawson L Davis Emily L Lockhart Ethan Carlile Mathews Blake Michael Miller Jesse Raymond Scott Dachelle Christine Terry
Associate of Science
Associate of Applied Science Tanner Ryan Cabe
Matthew Alan Appleyard Shea Brown Johnny Inphouva Rebecca LeAnn Martinez Kevin Thanh Truong
Associate of Arts
s Sabrina Louise As’ous s Theresa L Quarshie
■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)
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Summer 2022 Graduates (continued)
College of Business and Industry Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of Science
Lakisha Yankaway
Cash Balentine Kristen Nicole Carroll Melissa Jo Davis Cassady Faulkner Eddy Alan Guzman ● Bao Gia Ha Alisha Breeze Marshall ■ Lance Elton Teague ◆ Phillip Duy Hoang Tran
Bachelor of Business Administration Anaya Christine Albert ◆ J Braden Boyer ● Meaghan Nicole Fletcher Michael Robert Gower Malee Her Angela Speir Looper Alexander Jay Perry Grant Edward Rodatz Brenda I Sanabria Zachary Chase Slunder Caitlin Elizabeth Marie Jensen
Associate of Applied Science Jonathan De Atley s Luke Fregadolli Monk Kevin Alfonso Sandoval s Kailyn A Shackelford Spencer Dale Torrance
College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences Bachelor of Arts Science
Technical Certificate
Callie Suzanne Brunk Erica Jane Carman Tara Darlene Oliver ◆ Darian P Simmons Mari Uniquie Sumbler
Bachelor of Science
Jaime Alberto Hernandez Laura M Tompkins
Associate of Applied Science Chyler Beasley Bethany Danielle Crippen Crystal La’Shay Hamilton
Kirsten Alvarez Chyler Beasley Ashton Brownfield Mary E Carroll Bethany Danielle Crippen Nancy Garcia Emmalee Hibbs Kaitlyn McAllister Susan Diane McKeever Kristen Moore Lauren Moran Sofie Parker
■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)
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College of Arts and Sciences
Fall 2022 Graduates
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Jesse O Boyd Matthew Steven Bridges ● Jeremy D Cook Andrea Guillermina Gomez Kelsey Brooke Harwell ◆ Parker Kimberland ■ Anna R King Xavier Lineer Knight Michael Steven Meidell Lee Helen Parker Lively Faith Nicole Marabella Emma English Marsh ◆ Noelle Elizabeth Moates Daniel Ethan Myers Miranda Neblick Kathleen E Newman Malcum Jaydon Nobles Carter Dean Parson Ashley Michele Philpot ● Pakbhumi Oak Satornpitak Megan Breanna Shipp ■ Mackenzie Kate Slusser Megan Sonnenmoser Destiny Dawn Stine Michaela Thompson Daissy I Tiscareno ◆ Sidney E Vincent Katelyn J Wilson
D’erra Adrow ● Cameron S Baker Katelyn Bates Peyton Bettencourt Layne Ray Bolton ◆ Emma Marie Booker Ashley Nichole Boyd Kandis Alyse Bradley Payton Leigh Bromley Kylie Elaine Brown Dax Robert Butler Autumn Paige Canada ◆ Nicholas Christian Cater Christopher Cloud Matana E Cole ◆ Julia Ashley P Netto Safatle Dover ■ Sydney Du Andrew Edmonds Fernando Estrada Austin Evans Daegan Wyatt Fimpel ◆ Amber LeighAnn Fox Danielle Nicole French Mark Aaron Fulmer Martin Leland Funmaker ◆ Kairy Lizbeth Galvez Mario Garcia Rogelio Gilla Nathaniel Francisco Gonzales Jazmin Guadalupe Gonzalez Avendano ◆ Emilee Michelle Hatwig Kelsey Head ◆ Luke Harlan Hinton Braxton Horne Haylea Ann Jacobs Tailor David Johnston Caroline Julia Kasting ● Darren Keuthirath Larisa Laguna Paige Ann Lasiter ◆ Michael D Lonsway Adan V Martinez Austin B Massey Erika Jordan Maxwell
Bachelor of General Studies
Haylee Marie Billingsley Danielle Marie Dillard Emme Claire Folkerts Elizabeth Villanueva Gonzalez Dakota Jarrod Jones Ler Pwe Paw Chloe Grace Ruppanner Braden Alexander Tedford
Bachelor of Music Education Sydney Lynn Alegria Ashton Riley Nichols Shane Allen Winford
■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)
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Fall 2022 Graduates (continued) ● Neri Elizabeth Mejia
Ashley Dawn Beyerle Jessie Bickerton Hailey Blake Emily Claire Blythe Landikay Marie Bowen Tierra Brazell Ashton Brewer Glenn Allen Brewer II Jordan Taylor Brown Landry Kayte Broyles Merissa Buchanan s Kim-Phung Thi Bui s Izabelle Bullington Kourtny Bullock Hollie Kay Butler Abby N Cagle Kelsea J Caldwell Simone Ainsworth Campise Shelby Ann Carballo Elizabeth Stacey Castro Hazen Shaed Cates Joe Cates s Jillian Faith Chaney Felicia Chindasack Wyatt Bishop Church Rain Clements Janna Dee Coplin s Kaitlyn Corsiglia Casey Craft s Ashley Cuellar Kylie Cumbie Skylar Cumbie Jaycie Lynne Curry Shelby Lynn Dahlem Lena Faith Davis Christi Mishelle Davis Evelyn Del Rio Karen Icxel Delafuente s Azzia M Denham s Abigail Dickson Madison Dix Kaylee Dodson Evalena Adriana Dora Amy Renee Dorey Natalie Renee Durant s Mary Elizabeth Efurd Jaclyn Suzette Emmert
Zuri Zarai Mejia Cynthia Montoya Lucy Grace Myers Tran Huynh Nguyen ◆ Samantha Danielle Nichols Israel Perez Jeffry L Rivas Canas ● Mary McKay Ruple Haley Larissa Sanabria ■ Sonali Shah ■ Ian Smith Eric Solano Altamirano Justin Stallings Katherine Anne Tanner Shayla J Thompson Donaldo Alexander Tobar Micah Faith Weaver Grace Ann Weddle Cecely White Larry Williams
Associate of Applied Science Brandon Eugene Bagsby
Associate of Arts
s Savannah Adriana Wharton
Associate of General Studies Makala Adair Cameron Seth Adams Carolina Aguiar s Lilly Allison Pony Amonsin s Kirsten Anderson s Francisco Javier Angel Jaquelin Arista Lydia Ashley Brian Foju Ategwa Paige Baker Marilyn A Baldogo-Vallis Alexis Renee Bates s Whitley Baucom Cole David Bauer Jaylene Beltran Sara Cathryn Bender Matthew Beshears
■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)
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Fall 2022 Graduates (continued) Bobbi J Evans s Jennah Falcon Mackenzie Mikael Farrar Alecia Maureen Flores Alejandra Flores Ashlynn Flute Lauren Nicole Fowler Luke Stanley Fox Noah Fox Parker Chase Freeman Alexis Paige Freeman-Carter Latisha French s Emma Noelle Friery Zoey Jayde Fuller Michael Gabucci Cesar Antonio Garcia Mayra Isbet Garcia s Olivia Garner s Branigan Tyler Nguyen Geoates s Shae Marie Gilbertson Meloney Gill s Chelsea Kalyn Gonzagowski Esmeralda Gonzalez Iankel Gonzalez Karina Gonzalez Eden Marie Goude Caleb Gowen Reagan Mackenzie Graham Cade Green Katherine C Griffin Mackenzi Kina Griffin Amanda Karinne Guthrie Skye Haagenson Landon Reese Hagar George A Hall Jr s Elizabeth A Harcrow Noah Harp Haley Harrison s Sadie Simone Haury Bronwen J Henderson Angela Yeng Her Carlos Emanuel Hernandez Mariana Hernandez Suzette Jaime Hernandez Carmen M Herrera Queban-An Nicole Hicks Lacy Hill
Racheal Hilmer Hannah Lynn Holland Grace Anne Hollenbeck s Laney Lizabeth Houghton Hannah Myrif Hull Pierson C Hurst Alejandra Jara Emily Hope Jennen Brooke Johnson Elizabeth Ione Johnson Richard Luke Johnson Jessalyn Jones Rebecca Jones Logan Aric Kelley s Sherilyn Mckenzie Kendrick Lindsey Kenner s Kennedy Kern Skye Reyana Key s Alexis NaKole Kleman Daniel Ryan Lafuente Rachel Camille Lawrence Alexa Belle Lawson Bui Toan Thu Le s Sarah Davina Lee Ashley Lekdavanh Tabitha Bryanne Levering Kyra DaShay Lewis Blake Michael Lillard Alexandra Hope Lincks Sydney Lowery Amy Lu Nayelie Maldonado Garcia Annalea Shantyl Mann Italy C Marlette Drew Alan Marr Skylar Martin s Natalie Rosas Martinez Bailee A Mattox Randall Mattox Jr Corey Maxwell Kristina McCain Cole Gipson McDaniel Maile McDonald Daryl Lamar McElrath Tara Kierstin McKinney Mikaila LeeAnn Meeks Yeimi Mendez Gonzalez
■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)
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Fall 2022 Graduates (continued)
Caroline Marie Mikel Candace Millican Erica Mimbs Zelly Molina Licari Robert T Montgomery Trevon J Moore s Lynde Fisher Morland Sierra Moseley Timothy Moua s Noemi Nava s Jenna Elizabeth Neblick Ben Neidecker Anh Nguyen Cinthia D Olvera Cameron Owens Montoiya Owens Braiden Andrew Partin Emma Patrick David Perez Brittany Perry Nhu Pham s Jackie Phan Christopher Ray Phung s Caleb J Pitts Cassie Pixley Nancy Marie (Schubert) Pruitt s Kaylee N Purifoy James Quakenbush Alexis Qualls Benett L Raible Rebecca Kate Reed Bryana Anette Regalado Nicolás Retamales Balbontín Harleigh Rice Jessica D Rice Mary Kathryn Richey Evan Parker Ridenhour Travis Riggs Lexi Roark s Abigail Raeshel Robbins Shaylyn Gale Roberts Antonio Rodriguez Stephanie Isabel Romero Jillian Jolie Mia Rose s Chance Jackson Sanders s Callie Scherrey Sean Sebastion
Yasmeen Serna Jessica Shackelford Gabrielle Jordan Shores s Tabor Nicole Shores Brooke Nicole Short Brandon Wayne Shott s Carissa Shull Miriam Shure Andrew Toby Sivilay Gemma Jane Slater Dawsyn Smith Hoyt Smith Rachel Elizabeth Smith Kaylee Spoon Bryson Stanfill Ashley Danielle Starr s Cody Stevens Noah David Stice Lauren M Strang Maggie Allison Strunk Zac Sudar Taylar Sutton Morgan Danielle Taylor s Isabella Autumn Thew Hailey Thomas Kasidey Thompson Jada Savannah Toney Amy Tran Colton Tuck Eko Tuel s Julie M Tusing Nathan Ulmer s Sandy Gayle Urias s Chasity Lynette Vargo s Bailey Renae Vega Vanessa Victorano Jimmy Oswaldo Vilela Calderon Haley Vinson Cyndi Kim Vo Evan Thomas Walker Alyssa Weaver Lanie Brooke Wells Chloe Lindan Wilkins s Stephanie Dawn Willhite Amber Williams Madison Williams Quincy P Williams
■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)
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Fall 2022 Graduates (continued)
Associate of Science
Christopher Glenn Williamson Wendy Williamson Brandon Wilson Dylan Wilson s Megan Wolfe John Zachary Woolbright s Jamie Wroten Cori H Wylie Jasmine Xiong s Crystal Mytien Yeung
Blain Henigman Thuan Ho Mason Kittrell Gabriel Santos Racher Joao Rachid Scheid Dennis Ray Ward II
■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)
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Fall 2022 Graduates (continued)
College of Business and Industry Bachelor of Applied Science
◆ Nancy Jo Kain ◆ Victoria Renee Kanada
Arnesha M Jones Elizabeth M Pulley
Kiran Kendall ◆ Payton Lee King James Casey Knight ◆ Bianca Koen Michael W Lloyd Faith Erin Martin Jose Alberto Martinez Ezekiel Joseph Mason Matlock Moses McLaughlin Rashid Minhas Braydon Dale Montgomery Jackson Hunter Mumme Elliot C Nemeth David B Norgaar Destiny Jean Ortiz Jose Perez Villagrana ◆ Brooklyn Louise Peters Theresa Uyen Ngoc Pham Ryan Nicole Phounsavath Vorleak Pich ◆ Callie D Pixley Stacey Rodriguez April Roe Tavian Alexander Ross Jesse Ruiz Nathan Chase Ruiz Lea Sappington ● Stephanie D Sbanotto Ashton Leigh Shade Aaron Avery Shaffer Colton Eli Simpson Bricelyn Jade Smallwood Ashlynn Marie Smith Meagan Dawn Smith ■ Halie Nicole Standerfer Emily Michelle Staton Ashton Taylor Stewart Nancy Phuongloan Tran Anthony Hoang Vo Melody Alune Volavong Niya Z Willis ◆ Autumn Jean Wolff Jacob Zluticky
Bachelor of Business Administration
Ashley Tick Akhavong Matthew Alaniz Mercedes Nicole Anderson Rosario Arredondo ■ Maycee Atkins ■ Michelle Emily Atkins Zachary R Ayotte Montana Marie Burris Leslee Ann Carman Logan Cates James Britton Caudill Alison Grace Cholousky Heather Jannette Clark Aaron Emery Dalton Sarah Daugherty Sydnee Dawn Davis Devree Ann DeTorres Jackelin Diaz Anahi Dominguez Alvarez Brayden Scott Dunlap Heath Alan Earnhart Hailey Marie England ● Robert Case Englehart Samantha Frazier Kelley Drake Orion Garretson Brissa Yuriana Gonzalez Isaac W Goodman Hannah Marie Green Seth Grayson Green Kaitlyn Alexandrea Griffith Trevor Ty Hess ◆ Reid Allen Hewitt Greg Allen Hobbs Jacob Logan Hopkins Talik Hutchinson Shayla Jackson Emalee Danielle Jenkins Cheyenne Jasire Johnson Brittany Nicole Jones Tyler Shea Jones
■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)
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Bachelor of Science
Fall 2022 Graduates (continued)
Associate of Applied Science
William Tyler Anderson Matthew Alan Appleyard Nancy Banks Cooper Black Mariam Jamal Bradley Ashley R Caramez Kenkeo Ken Chanthakhot Samantha Lynne Covey Michael Anthony Cruz Chelsea Michelle Dupire ◆ Eli Blake Erwin ◆ Alecia Lea Gipson Kevin Grundon Abigail Sharlene Gutierrez Cydney Jayce Hanson Holmes Shane Allen Hawkins Christopher Paul Holmes Toan Le ◆ Kaylie Mabry Joslin Joseph Marschewski James Allen Moore Jr Amaly Manoela Moreno Brittany Dawn Morris Sarah Jane Freeman Murrah Angie Palacios ◆ Yu-Cho Mark Pang Tan Pham Hayden Lee Pittman ● Lisset Valeria Ramirez Perez James-Felix Calob Reed Logan Benjamin Roe Shawn Bradley Roop Sarah Marie Ruffaner Megan Aileen Sandlin Richard Schafer Sr Ian Nathaniel Schweizer Stephanie Nikki Smith Brittany Christina Sounyaphong Mahala Steele Aaron Burke Tomlin Patricia Torres Devin Lee Turley Roger D Tusing Stephanie Vilayphon Vannaraj Casandra R Whittmore ● Connie Desiree Worbington
s Joshua Paul Bean
Lydia Kay Gathright Kalena Her Bryce Jacob Hobbs s Traci Lewis Patrick Eton Melton Logan Morris Max Nicholson Andrew Phomakay Lucas Michael Reeder Sarah Ruiz William Luther Stone Saleem W Yasin
Technical Certificate
Joshua Paul Bean Valerie N Bertschy Seth C Collins Jacob Malachi Freeman Lydia Kay Gathright Kaela R Hartman Cayden Ferral Hearn Toan Le Traci Lewis Christopher Lee Limon Chance Jordan Lister Patrick Eton Melton Logan Scott Morris Trevor K Shores Marco Antonio Solis William Luther Stone Michael Storment Brayden Nicholas Treat Jeremiah Nathaniel Van Hook Saleem W Yasin
■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)
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Fall 2022 Graduates (continued)
College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences Master of Education
Esther Osatohanwmen Enagbonma Brooke Elizabeth Eubanks Angela Marie Fey Sandra Lee Gray Jacob Cayce Green Merry Christine Haislip Mckenzie Ann Harper Andrew Amadeo Hernandez Christine Elizabeth Hester Macy Elizabeth Horn Emmey Elizabeth Jarnagan Joshua Drake Luper Crystal Marie Marrazzo Gloria Esmeralda Martinez LaTreace Brechelle Dawn Matlock Brooke LaNae Miller Ana Maria Morales Emma Christine Echols Mony Dang Nguyen Kimberly Nava Ocampo ◆H Faith Marie O’Mahony Nhu H Pham Catherine Anne Rains Addison Faith Sanders ◆ Samantha Colleen Snow Taylor Leigh Stubblefield Alexandria Breanne Thompson Tabatha Marie Vital Taylor McKenzie Wallace Doua Chong Yang
Brianne Kayley Barron
Master of Science
Shay Kolton Boyd Thomas Trapper Denton
Bachelor of Arts
Sierra Parker Bailey ■ Vanessa Liseth Barrera Monterroza Amanda Brown Angelena Broyles Tateli Lynn Cannon Amy Jamilet Franco Bella Freeman Andrea Leigh Gore Bethany Ann Greene Myranda Jean Kell Rachel Ledbetter Stephen James Lively Mario Alberto Martinez Diem Quynh Le Nguyen ◆ Phillip Huu Nguyen Isabelle Tillman Nikita Marie Elaine Wemmerus
Bachelor of Science
Braeli T Allen Catherine E Brantley ◆ Kelsey Renae Burch Brandon Wayne Gibbons Kristen Michelle Gourley Diana Guerrero Molly Ryan Harper Katelyn Zera Hogan Hope Danielle Lloyd Debralynn Ivonne Lozano Mauricio ◆ Mikayla Nichole Ray ◆ Paige Elizabeth Shores ◆ Kaylee Stolz Jazzlyn Alysha Wells
Bachelor of Social Work
◆ Ashley Aroon Chanmanivong ● Haylie J Wilson
Associate of Applied Science Samantha Elizabeth Bell Mary E Carroll Susan Diane McKeever s Crystal Gail Metzger Rachel Lynn Perkins
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Technical Certificate
Tala Wael Alsharif Jocelyne Barroso Perez Mackenzie Elise Cook Cassie Jo Daniel
Michelle Denise Mendoza Rachel Lynn Perkins Dena Wood
■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 GPA (blue, white, and maroon cords, white tassel)
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Academic Regalia Academic ceremonies, with their gowns, mortarboards, tassels, hoods, and maces are colorful traditions handed down from European universities of the Middle Ages. The traditional attire worn at commencement is evidence of academic achievement. Its use, which originated at English and European universities during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, came to the United States in 1754 with the founding of King's College (now Columbia University). In 1895 the Intercollegiate Commission, comprising a group of leading American educators, met at Columbia to draft a code which would regulate the design of gowns and hoods for various degrees, as well as to fix the colors that indicate the various faculties. This code has been adopted by most of the colleges and universities in the United States, with revisions in 1932 and again in 1959.
Gowns Although most doctoral gowns are black, some are the color of the university conferring the degree. The doctoral gown is trimmed in velvet, with three two-inch bars on the sleeves and a five-inch border extending from the back of the neck down the two sides in front. Although usually black, the velvet may be a color that indicates the nature of the degree. Gowns worn by master's, bachelor's, and associate degree earners have no such facing. The level of the degree held is indicated by the gown’s cut. Doctoral gowns have full sleeves which are round and open. Baccalaureate gowns have long, pointed sleeves, and master's gowns have long, closed, fuller sleeves which reach nearly to the wearer’s knees. The arm goes through a slit giving the appearance of short sleeves. Hoods The hood seems to have had a more practical origin. During the Middle Ages, monks wore hoods to protect their tonsured heads in the winter and as a container in which to collect alms. It is the most significant part of academic dress. Its shape and size indicate the degree of the wearer. The color of the hood’s velvet edge denotes the nature of the degree, and the color of the silk lining denotes the institution which granted the degree. The length of the hood indicates the level of the degree, with the doctoral hood being the longest. Traditional Colors Accounting, Business.............. Drab Arts, Letters, Humanities....... White Economics.............................. Copper Education..........................Light Blue Engineering........................... Orange Fine Arts..................................Brown
Health.............................. Sage Green Journalism............................Crimson Library Science.......................Lemon Music........................................... Pink Nursing.................................. Apricot Oratory (Speech)............Silver Gray
Philosophy........................ Dark Blue Physical Education.......Salmon Pink Science, Computer Science...... Gold Social Science, Social Work... Citron Theology..................................Scarlet
Mortarboards The mortarboard cap has been conventionalized from the skull cap which was worn by monks of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. It is usually black. Tassels are worn over the left front quarter by degree holders; candidates wear the tassel over the right front quarter until the degree is conferred. The Chancellor’s Medallion The Chancellor’s Medallion is worn as a symbol of office at ceremonial observances as part of the chancellor’s regalia. It has as its central element the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith seal. Each small banner link on the chain of the medallion represents the names of the institution from 1928 to present.
The Mace The mace is a gift from the first graduating class of engineers of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville/ University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith seal adorns the top of the mace. The four sides of the base include the names of this institution from its creation to the present: 1928-1964 Fort Smith Junior College, 1965-1971 Westark Junior College, 1972-1998 Westark Community College, and 19982001 Westark College. The institution became the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith in 2002. The academic mace represents the dignity of the University. At universities throughout the world, the mace symbolizes internally the authority of the chancellor on behalf of the university and the immunity of the university to undue external interference.
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Commencement Stoles and Cords The stoles and cords of the honor societies and registered student organizations below are approved for graduates to wear at Commencement. Academic Excellence Award.....................................................Gold medallion inscribed with the seal of the University Alpha Lambda Delta.............................................................................................................Three cords of white, red, and gold Alpha Omicron Pi...............................................................................................................................Red stole with Greek letters Applause............................................................................................................................................Two cords of black and white Arkansas Blood Institute Donor...........................................................................................................Single cord of lime green Baha’i Club................................................................................................................................... White stole with royal blue trim Beta Alpha Psi...................................................................................................................................... Two cords of red and black Beta Gamma Sigma.................................................................................................................. Two cords of royal blue and gold Black Student Association.....................................................................................................Two cords of navy blue and green Bookstore Excellence................................................................................................................... Double cord of black and white Campus Activities Board................................................................................................................. Single cord of teal and white Chancellor’s Leadership Council....................................................................................................................... Single silver cord Chemistry Club...............................................................................................................................Single silver cord of turquoise College of Business Student Leadership Council............................................................... Single cord of maroon and silver Criminal Justice Club.................................................................................Braided cord of navy blue, white, black, and silver Cub Camp................................................................................................................................ Single cord of navy blue and silver Delta Gamma......................................................................................................................................Pink stole with Greek letters Distinction in Professional Development...................................................................Braided cords of gold, silver, and blue Filipino Student Association..................................................................................................Single cord of blue, red, and gold First-Generation College Graduate............................................................................................ White stole with blue lettering Freshman Council..................................................................................................................................Single cord of forest green Future Educators Association Professionals............................................................ Triple cord of light blue, green, and red Gamma Phi Beta.................................................................................................................................Pink stole with Greek letters Garden Club........................................................................................................................................................... Single cord of tan Geology Club.................................................................................................... Single cord of forest green, navy blue, and gold Graphic Design Association Honor Society..........................................................Single cord of cyan, magenta, and yellow Green Team.............................................................................................................................................. Single cord of dark green Hmong Student Association..........................................................................................................Single cord of green and pink Honors Activity Council..........................................................................................................Single cord of light blue and gold Interfraternity Council.......................................................................................................Single cord of blue, green, and silver International Leadership Council............................................................................................................Single cord of sky blue Japan Club............................................................................................................................. Three cords of red, black, and white Kappa Delta Pi..................................................................................................................... Two braided cords of jade and violet Kappa Kappa Psi......................................................................................................................single cord of black and light blue Kappa Sigma.................................................................................................................................. Scarlet stole with emerald trim K-Pop Appreciation and Dance Club...................................................................................Single cord of pink and light blue
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Lions’ Chronicle...............................................................................................................Single braided cord of gray and black Math Club......................................................................................................................Single cord of black, white, and maroon Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students....................................................Single Braided Cord of Green and White Myles Friedman Honors Program Graduate........................................................ Bronze medallion inscribed with letter H National Association for Music Education.......................................................... Single cord of royal blue, white, and gold National Society of Leadership and Success.................................. Two cords of black and platinum with platinum stole Native American Student Organization............................................................................Single cord of black, red, and gold Non-Traditional Student Organization..........................................................................................................Single cord of teal NuMedia..................................................................................................................... Single cord of black, silver, and dark blue Omnia Vox................................................................................................................................Single cord of lavender and white Panhellenic Council.........................................................................................................Single cord of purple, green, and teal Pi Kappa Phi.......................................................................................................................... Royal blue stole with Greek letters Pride at UAFS.................................................................................................................................................. Single rainbow cord Psychology Club.............................................................................................................................. Single cord of gold and blue Radiography Student Association................................................................................Single cord of black, white, and silver Residence Hall Association and Resident Assistants.........................................................Sky blue stole with navy letters Rotoract............................................................................................................................................... Silver stole with blue letters Salute National Honor Society for Veterans..................................................................................White stole with blue logo Sigma Nu...........................................................................................................................................Gold stole with Greek letters Skills USA...........................................................................................................................................Two cords of red and white Soccer Club at UAFS............................................................................................... Single cord of black, white, and navy blue Social Work Social Network.............................................................................................. Single cord of citron and navy blue Student Alumni Association............................................................................................... Single cord of light blue and navy Student American Dental Hygiene Association.................................................................................................Lavender stole Student Government Association...................................................................................... Double cord of red and royal blue Student Government Executive Board..................................................................................... Navy stole with dark red trim Student Nurses Association........................................................................................................... Two cords of blue and white Student Veterans Association.............................................................................................................Red, white, and blue stole Surgical Technology Student Association........................................................................... Two cords of ceil blue and silver To the Smalls (TOTS).........................................................................................................Two cords of forest green and white Tradition Keepers of the University.............................................................................................. Two cords of blue and gold TRIO Student Support Services.............................................................................................................. Single cord of maroon Veteran of the United States Armed Forces..................................................................... Single cord of red, white, and blue Vietnamese Student Association......................................................................................................... Red stole with gold trim Volleyball Club.........................................................................................Single braided cord of royal blue, white, and silver Western Arkansas Technical Center Graduate....................................................................... Two cords of purple and green
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Alumni Welcome Welcome, Alumni! The walk across this stage is a short one, but the walk to it is long. It’s full of late nights and early mornings, difficult homework and more difficult tests. But you persevered. Congratulations on your great achievement! Graduation day is one that you will always remember. We’ll remember this day, too, because it’s the day you joined the Alumni Association, a free membership that holds great value. In the Office of Alumni Engagement, we are always looking for new ways to help you develop connections – both professionally and with your fellow Lion alumni. You can attend professional development sessions to expand your networks as you create and advance your career; fun, casual events where you can meet other local alumni; and maybe sooner than you can imagine today, you’ll be attending events with your children and your friends’ children. Keep up with your peers both near and far with Lion Lines, a quarterly newsletter to inform you about campus activities and other upcoming events. Lion Lines also includes Class Notes where you can share changes in your life such as new jobs, promotions, marriages, and children. The university’s annual magazine, The Bell Tower, highlights significant events on campus and prominent members of the UAFS family. Your class notes also are published in the magazine. To make the most of your Alumni Association membership, visit and explore the Alumni Office webpage. Here you’ll find information about events like homecoming, our annual shrimp boil, and Little Lions events. For the latest news, follow @uafsalumni on Facebook and Instagram. When your contact information changes, please update your information through our website so that we can best connect with you. As you sit next to more than 1,000 other members of the class of 2022 today, you’re probably not thinking about your membership in the Alumni Association. But you are joining a vast group of more than 50,000 graduates of UAFS, Westark College, Westark Community College, Westark Junior College, and Fort Smith Junior College. Celebrate your achievement. You deserve it. But remember, while you may be glad that you’re past your final exams and research papers, we encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities given to you through your Alumni Association membership to build new connections and grow old bonds. After all, you’re still a member of the Pride. Once a Lion, always a Lion. Congratulations again, graduates, and welcome to the newest members of the UAFS Alumni Association! Yours with Lion Pride,
The UAFS Alumni Association
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Alma Mater All praises sing to the school we hold dear, A part of our hearts will forever be here. Your banner of wisdom our future will guide, The friends that we cherish at our side. Let our song ring out for the White and Blue, To UA Fort Smith we will ever be true. Composed by William Murphy
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■ Denotes summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 GPA (white stole, blue cords, white tassel) ● Denotes magna cum laude 3.80-3.89 GPA (white stole, white tassel) ◆ Denotes cum laude 3.60-3.79 GPA (blue stole, white tassel) uafs.edu • 479-788-7000 H Denotes cum honore, Myles Friedman Honors Program graduate (bronze medallion) 5210 Grand Avenue • GPA P.O. Box • Fort Smith, s Denotes with distinction, associate graduate with 3.6-4.0 (blue, white,3649 and maroon cords, white tassel) Arkansas 72913-3649