COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
PROCESSIONAL
Faculty & Graduates
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Jennifer Bradford WELCOME
Tadzia Dennis, PhD, MEd, BA Dean of General Education
OPENING REMARKS
Brandon Corley, MBA, MSOL Campus President
FACULTY MESSAGE
Joel Murray, MSN, RN Nursing Faculty
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Robin Shepherd, DNP, MSN, CENP Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive at Banner Health
STUDENT SPEAKER
James Mulbah
HISTORY OF PINNING
Chris Osinski, MSN, RN Lab Manager
CONFERRAL OF DEGREES
The tradition of receiving a nursing pin dates back to the 1860s. This ritual symbolizes the completion of nursing education as established nurses welcome new graduates into the profession. Inspired by Florence Nightingale’s recognition of excellence among her nurses, the pin represents a nurse’s school, values, and commitment to compassionate care. This custom is deeply personal and meaningful, honoring the hard work, dedication, and calling to serve others. Each school’s pin design is unique, reflecting its heritage and mission, and receiving it marks a rite of passage into the trusted and respected nursing community.
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
Sabrina Miller Emerson, MSN-Ed, RN Assistant Dean of Nursing
Jennivee Walsh, MHA, BSN, RN Assistant Dean of Nursing RECITATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
COUNCIL OF NURSES’ PLEDGE
Mikeal Kos, MSN, BS, RN Nursing Faculty
CLOSING REMARKS
Kory Smith, MBA Assistant Dean of General Education RECESSIONAL
Faculty & Graduates
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INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES’ PLEDGE
In full knowledge of the obligations I am undertaking, I promise to care for the sick, with all the skills and understanding I possess, without regard to race, creed, color, politics or social status, sparing no effort to conserve life, to alleviate suffering and to promote health. I will respect at all times, the dignity and religious beliefs of the patients under my care, holding in confidence all personal information entrusted to me and refraining from any action that might endanger life or health. I will endeavor to keep my professional knowledge and skill at the highest level and to give loyal support and cooperation, to all members of the health team. I will do my utmost to honor the international code of nursing ethics and to uphold the integrity of the professional nurse.
ACADEMIC REGALIA
Cords are awarded to students to signify a level of academic achievement and extra-curricular activities.
CORDS WORN BY GRADUATES
3.9-4.0 GPA
3.7-3.89 GPA
GPA
Light Blue & Purple Student Leadership Award SNA AZC
Navy Blue, Light Blue & Gold Summa Cum Laude
Navy Blue & Gold Magna Cum Laude
Gold Cum Laude
Silver,
Red, White & Blue
GRADUATE CANDIDATES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Ambio Abdi
Carrie Acosta
Maria Ahmadi
Samullah Ahmadi
Nataly Ambriz
Brianna Arellano
Agueda Astorga
Tamara Bartulovic
Daniela Bejarano
Jennifer Benavides
Dolores Blackburn
Veronica Botello
Sydneigh Bowers
Jennifer Bradford
Tracy Campasino
Jenna Cannon
Abigail Casillas
Amanda Chavez Navarro
Victoria Ching
Yazmine Cisneros
Jeremy Cleavenger
Gracia Colla
Haileigh Collins
Maria Cristina Cordero Gomez
Rosalina Cos
Simona Dankha
Amantha Encinas-Gonzalez
Desiree Encinas
Aunalysa Felix
Emilee Ferns
Madison Fields
Natalie Flores
Jordan Formia
Tara Garcia
Amanda Gerhart
Sierra Goland
Alondra Gonzales
Izzabella Griego
Sophia Grigsby
Tatum Guest
Carlos Gutierrez
A'nya Harper
Aylin Hernandez
Mariah Hernandez
Chiara Hill
Jennah Ibrahim
Caitlynn Jernigan
Jackelyn Johannes
Khadija Khan
Isabell Kondkhorov
Samantha Krohn
Sonja Kumar
Annette Lopez
Malia Maguddayao
Darlene Maitem
Viviana Martinez Nevarez
Megan McNamara
Adrianna Medina
Mia Moss
James Mulbah
Gabriela Murray
Gabrielle Napoleon
Abigail Nevarez
Nathaniel Newton
Fatima Nimes
Kelsey Nunez
Takesha Oliver
Marysleisys Orduno Valdez
Daniela Orozco Rios
Yanet Ortega Caballero
Nancy Ortiz
Cristian Patino
Lesly Patron
Stephanie Perez-Tovar
Kimberly Rabaca
Melanie Rivera
Emerald Robinson
Jenee Robledo
Adilene Robles
Melissa Roguski
Victoria Salminen
Payton Sands
Lexi Schamadan
Eilani Sealey
Hannah Sellers
Aaron Session
Isabella Simioni
Annalise Sosa
Jeniffer Sosa
Gina Stephens
Kayla Stockdale
Randi Stubbs
Adarian Swatsenberg
Aubrey Torre
Judy Tran
Alice Turner-Perkins
Bailey Vankoll
Cristal Vargas
Tania Vazquez Garcia
Briana Velasco
Michelle Velasquez
Julissa Villegas
Amy Vlahovic
Xuan Mai Vu
SheyAnn Walchli
Madison Webb
Elisabeth Williamson
Britney Winfield
Aiden Worsnup
Jalen Zablan
Margarita Zamudio
Leslie Zorrilla