Commencement 2022 Program - Clinton Community College

Class of 2022

Dear Graduates, Commencement, college graduation day, is a very special time for all involved — for your proud parents, friends and family, but of course, primarily for you, from this day forward, a graduate of the class of 2022.

Congratulations! You did it! You completed a rigorous course of study that will change your life. No one can ever take away what you have accomplished, nor what you have learned. Your life, and the lives of your loved ones will be better because of what you have accomplished.

Each of you has a story to tell. Most of you have had to overcome significant obstacles to earn your diploma, including the challenges of balancing multiple family, work and life responsibilities during particularly difficult times. Some of you are the first in your family to graduate from college, which only makes your accomplishment even more significant. Because of you, your children and their children are now much more likely to follow your footsteps and earn a college degree.

So, go tell your story. Tell others how good it feels to accomplish something so important, so life-changing.

Let me also ask you to reflect upon what it took to get here, what you needed to do to complete the work necessary to earn your diploma. Think about the skills you had to learn in order to be successful — goal setting, time management, commitment, hard work, and persistence. Now, think about your next big goal and apply these same skills to accomplish it, and then the goal after that. Think about how good it feels today, and how good it will feel again each time you achieve your next goal.

Let me sum up my charge to you. Go tell your story to anyone who will listen. Tell them the keys to your success. Pass on what you have learned. Be proud of your accomplishment.

Have confidence in yourself. Know that in bettering yourself you have bettered your family and your community. Have faith and optimism in the future. Know that all things are possible. Dream big, and then act upon your dreams.

Commencement is also my favorite day of the year, and this year we get to celebrate your accomplishment in-person for the first time in three years. I so look forward to shaking each of your hands and offering my most sincere “We are proud of you!”

Donald S. Doucette, Ph.D. Chancellor, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges

Dear Graduates, On behalf of the staff, faculty and administration, we extend congratulations to you on your graduation from Clinton Community College. We are very proud of you for this significant accomplishment. I hope the time you have spent with us over the past few years has been productive and enables you to move forward with confidence. We have really appreciated the time we have spent together and we wish you all the best in your next chapter.

I would like to recognize and give special thanks to the partners, spouses, children, parents, friends and others who assisted the graduates in obtaining their goals. These have been challenging years and the support from those that mean the most to us has been more important than ever.

Congratulations again to our graduates.

I wish you good health, happiness and success.

Brian Kelly, Ed.D., M.B.A. President, Clinton Community College

Clinton Community College 75th Commencement Ceremony Friday, May 6, 2022 at 6 p.m.  Clinton High School Yourd Gymnasium, Clinton, Iowa Prelude and Processional, “Pomp and Circumstance”............Sally Myers Please stand for the processional

Dave Layton

National Anthem of the United States............Juliana Clark Opening Remarks............Brian E. Kelly, Ed.D., M.B.A.

President Welcome............Don Doucette, Ph.D.

Chancellor, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Commencement Addresses............MacKenzie Jackley

Peter Carlson

Claire Blinkinsop

Graduate Speakers

Gina Schwartz

1972 Alum, First Nursing Class Presentation of Academic Awards............Amy Madsen-Smith

Dean of Instruction Introduction of Faculty............Amy Madsen-Smith Presentation of Alumni Awards............Brian E. Kelly, Ed.D., M.B.A. Presentation of Class............Brian E. Kelly, Ed.D., M.B.A. Presentation of Graduates............Michelle Allmendinger, Ph.D.

Dean of Student Development Presentation of Degrees and Diplomas............Michelle Allmendinger, Ph.D.

Amy Madsen-Smith

Bill Vetter

EICC Board of Trustees Member Musical Selection, “This Time”............Arranged by Darren Criss

Performed by Juliana Clark

Recessional and Postlude............Sally Myers

Dave Layton

Platform Guests

Sign Language Interpreter

Ushers

Coordinator

Jennifer Boysen Deborah Tappendorf EICC Board of Trustees Members

Sheryl Gray

Briana Banker Paige Bauer Alice Coats Cristian Nocelott Grant Nicholas Mann Brent Moore Gideon Mussmann Chelsea Stowers

Mardell Mommsen Flippen

Kristen Raney, Ed.D. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Faculty Marshals Shawn Hamerlinck Catherine Petersen Student Marshals Chris Dorsey Kaylee Vos

Grab ’n’ Go Cupcake Reception at Doors A33 and D26

Assistants Amy Dykstra Carene Helms Katrina Larson Dave Rogis

2021 – 2022 Candidates for Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates Associate in Arts Aubrey Gene Bahl Cassidy Jo Balk* Mattison Bartley Katie Marie Beyer Gracie Joyce Blair* ΦΘΚ Richard Dominic Capella* Peter Kristian Carlson* ΦΘΚ Tenley Rae Cavanagh* ΦΘΚ Molly Jo Chapman Kayleen Alexis Church* ΦΘΚ Samantha Elsie Dann Carley Rae Davis** Josalynn Marie Drake Ryan Patrick Dunn** ΦΘΚ Alison Renee Edens* ΦΘΚ Eli Eugene Eggers** Noah Aloysius Eggers** Angela Hope Evans Jesse Fay Everhart Alec J. Evers Jay William Eversoll Jennifer Elizabeth Eversoll Harley Marie Eye* Keegan Marie Lynne Eyer Kaitlin Christine Felderman Courtland Richard Taylor Filgo* ΦΘΚ Kayla Marie Gerard*

Elizabeth Xavia Green Michelle Jo Green ΦΘΚ Evan Hessing* ΦΘΚ James Dillon Holmes Kylie Alivia Housenga Robert Lee Howard Adrian Julianna Humphrey Mackenzie Mae Jackley* ΦΘΚ Kyla Elaine Kampas* ΦΘΚ Maria Suzanne Kempthorne ΦΘΚ Cael J. Koob** Jaide Josephine Kueter** ΦΘΚ Anna Louise Kurtz Pippin Clayton Zach Legel Ella Leigh Lemke Logan Boyd Lemke Xena Gisella Mangler* Hunter Robert Manning* Benjamin Lyle Mason* Baylee McNamara Ethan N. Melvin Jackie Anna Miller* ΦΘΚ Autumn Renae Mitts Travis Howard Morehead Zavion Thomas Moses Macy Mulholland James Joseph Napolitano

Aubrey Marie O’Dell Makenzie Aaron Petersen* Emma Marie Raab Caitlyn Marie Rasso* ΦΘΚ Madalyn Frances Rixen* Grace Marie Rowland* Olivia Dale Schroeder* Robin Lynn Schultz Emyrson Faith Seeser Jaclyn Nicole Sisneros Alison R. Smith* ΦΘΚ Jordan Nicole Smith Shawna Leigh Snapp Jaelyn Elizabeth Snyder Sage Icaro Steen* ΦΘΚ Caide Michael Steffen* Samantha Jo Streeper Benjamen Lynn Thines Adrianna Kay Trenkamp Hannah Lu VanderHeiden* Devin Scott VanZuiden* Alexis Ellyn Vetter* ΦΘΚ Jordan Renee Voss Jordan Christopher Walters Chelsy M. Welch Jenna Marie Wiebenga* ΦΘΚ

Business Transfer Major Associate in Arts

Early Childhood Teacher Licensure Transfer Major Associate in Arts

Eliza Jane Linden

Abagail Jane Green

Criminal Justice Transfer Major Associate in Arts

Elementary Education Transfer Major Associate in Arts

Summer Lynne Davis

Abbey Nicole Hosch

Early Childhood Education Transfer Major Associate in Arts

Psychology Transfer Major Associate in Arts

Caitlyn Teri Bailey

Lindy Lor-Ann Heister Autumn Katarina Storm Sonstegard

**High Honors Graduate

*Honors Graduate

ΦΘΚ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member

Service Member

Secondary Education Transfer Major Associate in Arts

Administrative Office Professional Certificate

Payton Thomas Nicol*

Kayla Robinson** ΦΘΚ

Sociology Transfer Major Associate in Arts

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Associate in Applied Science

Morgan Elizabeth Bennett

Mitchell Lawrence Jahns

Associate in Science

Business Management Associate in Applied Science

Zoe Ann Marie Bird* ΦΘΚ Aurora R. Cuatlacuatl* Ryan Patrick Dunn** ΦΘΚ Travis Patrick Eversoll Logan N. Frett* ΦΘΚ Breann Naomi Lu Harpole Evan Hessing* ΦΘΚ James Dillon Holmes Kristen Marie Houzenga Mackenzie Mae Jackley* ΦΘΚ Samantha Jo Kilburg Cael J. Koob** Madison Jean Martens** ΦΘΚ Tessa Salina McCutcheon Adelie Alice Mure-Ravaud* ΦΘΚ Grace Marie Rowland* Diana Sue Katherine Schumacher Shawna Leigh Snapp Paige Elizabeth Stickell Benjamen Lynn Thines Alissa Elizabeth VanStechelman** ΦΘΚ Russell Voss* ΦΘΚ Jenna Marie Wiebenga* ΦΘΚ

Accounting Management Associate in Applied Science Amber Marie Humphrey ΦΘΚ Jaime L. Rekenthaler ΦΘΚ

Administrative Office Professional Associate in Applied Science Leslie Anne Deters Stephanie M. Howell

**High Honors Graduate

Miya Elizabeth Messerich*

Business Professional Associate in Applied Science Danielle Elaine Malone** ΦΘΚ

Business Professional Certificate Nicholas Bails* Aleigha Marie Robinson* Klay Steven Schnoor

Early Childhood Education Diploma Danyka Michele Jaeger* ΦΘΚ

Electrical Systems Diploma Hunter D. Gossard

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Shalaya Austin Joseph E. Bock, Jr. Morgan Butt Stephanie M. Manning* Andrew D. Ransford* Jaymie J. Ransford Evan M. Tiesman

Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science Bridget Marie Dunkel Zachary David Hahn

*Honors Graduate

ΦΘΚ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member

Service Member

Engineering Technology – Electromechanical Associate in Applied Science

Information Technology – Programming Diploma Glenn Paul Dalbey* ΦΘΚ

Matthew Ivan Jess*

Engineering Technology – Process Control Associate in Applied Science

Information Technology – Networking for Systems and Security Certificate

Mark Nicholas Riehm* ΦΘΚ

Heather J. Allison** ΦΘΚ Carter D. Jepson* Zachery Schutte

Engineering Technology – Electromechanical Diploma

Logistics and Transportation Certificate Fawn Taya Moncrief* ΦΘΚ

Hunter D. Gossard Zachary David Hahn

Marketing Certificate Engineering Technology – Basic Electricity Certificate

Miya Elizabeth Messerich*

Joshua D. Grigg

Nursing Associate in Applied Science

Ashley Rae Maze* ΦΘΚ

Claire Julia Blinkinsop* ΦΘΚ Bailey Noel Crigger Sarah Jean Demeyer* ΦΘΚ Kathleen Frances Dersham Abigail Ellen Grau Karlee R. Griswold ΦΘΚ Lexie Hart ΦΘΚ Melissa Margaret Holdgrafer* ΦΘΚ Kayla Lubben Alyssa Milder Lisa E. Moore Elisa Isabel Nuno Lacey Beth Ritchie ΦΘΚ Makenzi Jean Sparks* ΦΘΚ Emily Jean Struve Crystal Rose Watts Travis James Welch Kaneesha Williams

Graphic Arts Technology Diploma

Practical Nursing Diploma

Casey Jean Slade* ΦΘΚ

Morgan Renee Bork Katarina Kay Ann Forari Keira Ann Fullick ΦΘΚ Christina Snodgrass

Engineering Technology – Basic Electronics Certificate Bridget Marie Dunkel Hunter D. Gossard Zachary David Hahn Nicholas A. Scott

Environmental Science Pathway Associate in Arts Kathryn LaRue French* ΦΘΚ Blais Henry Richards*

Graphic Arts Technology Associate in Applied Science

Information Technology – Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science Justin Thomas Vanderbilt* **High Honors Graduate

*Honors Graduate

ΦΘΚ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member

Service Member

Pre-Engineering Pathway Associate in Science

Welding – Basic Welding Certificate Brecken Lee Craig

Casey Michael Shannon*

Welding – Production Welding Certificate Pre-Health Professional Pathway Associate in Arts Tessa Salina McCutcheon

Small Business Management Certificate Miya Elizabeth Messerich*

Supply Chain and Logistics Associate in Applied Science Fawn Taya Moncrief* ΦΘΚ

Supply Chain and Logistics Diploma

Clayton Borrenpohl Dane Durkop Dane Elmegreen Hunter Johnson Alex Knief * Levi Livermore Jaxon Manning Darrell Miller Garrett Roth Dylan Said Wyatt Schwenker Joshua Shubrook Sean Swanson*

Fawn Taya Moncrief* ΦΘΚ Appearance of a student’s name in this program or participation in the ceremony is not official evidence of degree completion.

CONGRATULATIONS

Class of 2022

Past Graduates Attending – Classes of 2020 and 2021 Kelli Antle Edward Aude Prince Bordolo Kallie Brown Samantha Carpenter Victoria Dann Rachael Gomez

**High Honors Graduate

Shelia Greathouse Amanda Guzman Lexie Hart Candace Holden Amanda Libberton Luke Lykken Ashley Maze

*Honors Graduate

Samantha Myers Zanessia Nelson Nicholas Scott Morgan Shafer Jodi Shanafelt Genny Wallace

ΦΘΚ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member

Service Member

Clinton Community College Faculty Amensisa Abdi................................................................................................................ University of Cincinnati, Ph.D. Steven Barleen .......................................................................................................Northern Illinois University, Ph.D. Gina Bielski................................................................................................................... Eastern Illinois University, M.A. Craig Burken.................................................................................................................................................................

Derek Campbell................................................................................................Southeast Missouri State University, M.A. Patrick Cheak .................................................................................................... Southern Illinois University , M.F.A. Beth Hafner................................................................................................................. Western Illinois University, M.A. Shawn Hamerlinck..................................................................................................................... Loyola University, M.A. Phoebe Jan-McMahon...................................................................................................... University of Nebraska, M.F.A. Brian Johnson...............................................................................................................................................................

Ronda Kinsinger........................................................................................................................University of Iowa, M.A. Sarah Lassen........................................................................................................ Western Governors University, M.S.N. Christopher Legel...............................................................................................................St. Ambrose University, M.A. Amy Madsen-Smith...................................................................................................... Western Illinois University, M.A. Katrina (Raine) Morford................................................................................................ Scott Community College, A.A.S. Catherine Petersen............................................................................................................ Illinois State University, M.A. Brian Schmitz.............................................................................................................. University of Rhode Island, Ph.D. Kara Spooner....................................................................................................................... Ashford University, M.H.A. Stephen Teney............................................................................................................. University of South Dakota, Ph.D. Ramon Tieso................................................................................................................ Grand Canyon University, M.S.N. Shirley Turnis........................................................................................................................Iowa State University, M.A. David Wallace............................................................................................................Clinton Community College, A.A.S. Ryan Welch................................................................................................................ University of Northern Iowa, M.S. Beth Wood............................................................................................................................. University of Illinois, M.S.

Clinton Community College Part-Time Faculty Melanie Anderson Megan Andresen Heather Carlson Mary (Diane) Cornilsen John Davis Curtis Girod Carla Green

Laura Groteleuschen Zora (Francie) Jahn Jill Johnson Joan Kilburg Robin Koranda Kasey Lueders-Jennings Charlene Nicoletto

Evelyn Palm Marci Rickords David Rogis Danielle Sampson Roxanne Schmidt Dixie Shaff Doug Weston-Kolarik

Clinton Community College Administration and Professional Staff Chancellor..................................................................................................................................... Don Doucette, Ph.D. President............................................................................................................................Brian E. Kelly, Ed.D., M.B.A. Dean of Instruction.......................................................................................................................... Amy Madsen-Smith Dean of Student Development............................................................................................Michelle Allmendinger, Ph.D. Program Director of Nursing....................................................................................................................... Lori Haugen Admissions/Community Outreach Coordinator......................................................................................... Heather Evans Assistant to the President/Foundation Director..........................................................................................Ann Eisenman Associate Director of Business Services....................................................................................................Justin Sampson Dean of Health Programs.......................................................................................................................Dawn Boettcher Assistant Dean of Library Services..................................................................................................... Courtney Pritchard Facilities Manager........................................................................................................................................Keith Vogel Financial Aid Officer.................................................................................................................................Teresa Thiede Registrar.............................................................................................................................. Mardell Mommsen Flippen Computer Technology Support Specialist...................................................................................................Kelsey Snyder Maquoketa Center Facilitator....................................................................................................................... Katie Bopes Academic Advisor/Disability Resources Coordinator................................................................................ Anthony Bielski Academic Advisor/ Concurrent Advisor........................................................................................................ Joe Shovlain Academic Advisor/Student Support Coordinator..................................................................................... Mathew Endress Academic Advisor/Student Support Coordinator........................................................................................ Emily Clausen Academic Advisor/PACE Navigator................................................................................................ Charlene Nicoletto College and Career Readiness Counselor.................................................................................................... Holly Hansen College and Career Readiness Counselor..............................................................................................Danielle Sampson Student Engagement and Leadership Manager....................................................................................... Lindsey Coulson Lead Teacher........................................................................................................................................ Mary Jo Nier Military/Veteran Student Affairs Facilitator...............................................................................................Shari Ruehling Lead Custodian........................................................................................................................................Mary Dierksen

Clinton Community College Faculty/Staff Emeritus John Bonte, Emeritus ......................................................................................................Iowa State University, Ph.D. Martha Bonte, Emerita...........................................................................................................Iowa State University, M.A. Jane Marlowe, Emerita................................................................................................... The Franciscan University, M.A. Lanell Outterson, Emerita............................................................................................. Western Illinois University, M.A. Peggy Thoms, Emerita......................................................................................................................Loras College, M.A.

Clinton Community College Administration and Professional Staff Emeritus EICC Vice Chancellor for Student Development and CCC President...................................... Karen Vickers, Ph.D., Emerita Dean of the College......................................................................................................................Ron Serpliss, Emeritus Academic Advisor and Disabilities Resource Coordinator............................................................. Marcia Larson, Emerita Clinton Community College Administrative Assistant.................................................................... Iris Lafollette, Emerita Dean of Student Development.......................................................................................................... Lisa Miller, Emerita

EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Board of Trustees Robert H. Gallagher, President Kendra Beck, Vice President Jennifer Boysen Yuli Diaz Joseph D’Souza, D.D.S. Michelle Garvin Tyla Sherwin-Cole Debbie Tappendorf Bill Vetter Honey H. Bedell, Secretary Don Doucette, Ph.D., Chancellor Suteesh Tandon, Treasurer

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Debora J. Sullivan, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-3487, djsullivan@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.