NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) 2023 Graduation Ceremony Program

33 rd ANNUAL

COMMENCEMENT May 16, 2023 • Walmart AMP | 5079 W. Northgate Rd. • Rogers, Arkansas 72758

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President Dennis C. Rittle Presiding

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COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Greeting .................................................................................................... Mrs. Gloria Mallow

Faculty Senate President

Grand Marshal & Bearer of the Mace ...........................................................Mr. Mark Scott

Chair, Board of Trustees

National Anthem ........................................................................................... Mrs. Beth Selph Welcome and Introduction of Board of Trustees ..................................Dr. Dennis C. Rittle

NWACC College President

Mr. Mark Scott Presentation of Honors ...........................................................................Dr. Dennis C. Rittle Posthumous Honorary Associate Degree in Servant Leadership .........Mr. Steve Tosh Former NWACC Police Chief

Dick Trammel Outstanding Alumni Award................................. Ms. Shelley Attaway NWACC Distinguished Faculty ..........................................................Ms. Erin Szopiak NWACC Distinguished Graduate ...............................................................Roni Ramos Presentation of Degree Candidates ..........................................................Dr. Diana Johnson

Senior VP of Learning

Reader....................................................................................................Mrs. Juanita Franklin

LIFE Program Director

Conferring of Degrees and Certificates ..................................................Dr. Dennis C. Rittle NWACC Alumni Oath............................................................................Dr. Dennis C. Rittle Recessional (Please remain seated) ................................................................Mr. Mark Scott

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Mark Scott, Chair Mrs. Rachel Harris, Vice Chair Mr. Todd Schwartz, Secretary Dr. Carolyn Reeves, Member Mrs. Lori Frank, Member

Mr. Ron Branscum, Member Mr. Jonathan Woods, Member Mrs. Amber Latimer, Member Mr. Joe Spivey, Member Mr. Drake Schwartz, Student Member

COLLEGE CABINET Mrs. Liz Anderson, Executive Director of Advancement Mr. Grant Hodges, Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Communications Dr. Diana Johnson, Senior Vice President for Learning Mr. Al Massri, Vice President of Finance and Administration Dr. Justin White, Vice President of Student Services

ACADEMIC AVP'S AND DEANS Dr. Jennifer Swartout, Associate Vice President for General Education Mr. Ben Aldama, Dean of Adult Education Ms. Evetta Aldridge, Interim Dean of Workforce Education Dr. Megan Bolinder, Executive Director of Trails Development Dr. Christine Davis, Dean of Business and Computer Information Systems Dr. Sharon Fox, Interim Dean of Communication and Arts Dr. Marvin Galloway, Dean of Science and Mathematics Mr. Marshall Shafkowitz, Executive Director of Brightwater Dr. Deirdre Slavik, Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences Mr. Mark Wallenmeyer, Dean of Health Professions

THE COLLEGE Founded by voters in the Bentonville and Rogers Public School Districts on August 15, 1989, NWACC began as "the college without walls" and NWACC has been one of the fastest growing higher education institutions in the state. It thrives today as a college that truly cares about the students, faculty, and staff and the community we serve. Our credit enrollment is over 11,000 students per year with another 5,000 students taking non-credit or personal enrichment courses.

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ACADEMIC REGALIA AND SYMBOLS REGALIA Gowns were worn as early as the 12th century. Their primary purpose then was to protect the wearer against the elements. When accepted styles of dress began to change in the 16th century, people in the legal and medical professions as well as scholars in the universities retained the traditional dress of gowns and hoods. The origin of the cap is unclear. Styles and colors had no particular meaning until 1985 when an “Inter-collegiate Code” established design and color criteria. The bachelor’s gown has long pointed sleeves and is designed to be worn closed. The master’s gown has an oblong sleeve open at the wrist; the rear part of its oblong shape is square cut, and the front part has an arch cut away. The gown may be worn open or closed.

The doctor’s gown is faced down the front with velvet with three bars of the same across the sleeves. It may be worn open or closed. The academic hood is the visual representation of the academic degrees. It is worn by faculty and staff with master’s and doctoral degrees.

Graduates wearing colored regalia, other than black, are high school students who have completed their Associate Degree through the Early College Degree Completion Program.

HONOR CORDS, STOLES AND MEDALS Students wearing gold cords are honor graduates.

Summa cum laude graduates have a 4.0 grade point average on 24 or more credit hours taken at NWACC; magna cum laude graduates have earned a 3.5-3.9 grade point average.

Students wearing ebony & gold stoles are members of NWACC's chapter of Gamma Beta Phi, a national honor and service society. The stole bears the crest, which contains the watchwords of scholarship, service, and character. NWACC student members qualify with a 3.5 or higher grade point.

Students wearing green and white cords First Generation College Students.

Students wearing red, white and blue cords are current or veteran members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Students wearing sashes with flags on them are International Students. The flags on the sashes represent their home countries.

The LIFE (Learning Improvement Fun and Empowerment) medallion is worn by LIFE mentors and represents the countless hours of volunteer service to NWA high school students.

Students wearing gold and black medals with green ribbon have completed their Associate Degree through the Early College Degree Completion Program.

The Honors Program medallion represents the achievement of academic excellence in each student’s degree program at NWACC. To earn this medallion, with the Honors Program logo (curiosity, diversity, community) - inscribed on the back with the student’s name and year of graduation - and the blue ribbon, the Honors Program graduate must earn at least 12 credit hours with a “B” or better in their honors courses, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better.

THE COLLEGE MACE The Mace is a symbol of authority, often carried in academic processions. The NorthWest Arkansas Community College Mace was hand-carved and polished from walnut wood by Founding President Dr. Bob C. Burns in 1991.

Students wearing gold stoles and blue and gold cords are members of the Beta Kappa Psi chapter of the International Honor Society of Phi Theta Kappa.

NWACC student members qualify with a 3.5 or higher grade point.

Students wearing green and gold cords are members of Sigma Kappa Delta, a national English Honor Society for two-year colleges. SKD recognizes outstanding students of English language and literature. Members promote reading and literacy through on campus and community events and must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.3 in general scholarship to join.

Students wearing gold medals with white ribbon represent the NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association. These students are NWACC student leaders and dedicate countless hours to NWACC students and community.

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POSTHUMOUS HONORARY ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN SERVANT LEADERSHIP Steve Dean Tosh served as NWACCs Chief of Police and retired after 14 years of service to the college. Chief Tosh oversaw the planning, organizing, implementing and directing of the law enforcement and public safety functions of the college’s Department of Public Safety.

Chief Tosh served in law enforcement for nearly 51 years. He began his career in 1970 at the age of 18 as a 911 operator for the Coffeyville, Kansas Police Department. At the age of 19, he became a certified police officer, the youngest ever recorded in the state of Kansas. For the next five years, he served as the city’s patrolman. From 1976 to 2002, Chief Tosh served the Kansas Highway Patrol, Steve Tosh retiring as a sergeant. After his first retirement, he continued his public service career by becoming a City Commissioner for the city of Coffeyville, and in 2007, served as the city’s vice mayor. In April of 2007, he moved to Arkansas and began his career at NWACC as a patrolman. In 2013, he was promoted to sergeant and then to police chief in 2015.

Chief Tosh received numerous awards and achieved many accomplishments throughout his career. Some include receiving the Jaycees Outstanding Young Police Officer award and being recognized by the City of Coffeyville for removing small children from a burning house in 1972, as well as receiving Outstanding Staff Member by Arkansas Two Year Colleges in 2008.

Chief Tosh served in the Kansas National Guard from 1970 to 1976 in the 174th Service and Supply Battalion and ended his tour as a sergeant. He served as a member of the Kansas State Troopers Association and the Kansas Police officer Association throughout his law enforcement career in Kansas.

He was an active member of Arkansas Association of Campus Law Enforcement Agencies (AACLEA), an organization of college police departments that share information and strategy on keeping campuses safe and law abiding, and a member of the Arkansas Chiefs Association, which collaborates with the state through legislation.

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For 51 years, Chief Tosh was married to his high school sweetheart and wife, Nisha, and had two daughters named Heather and Kristi, and one grandchild named Hannah. Heather is a graduate of Rogers State in Oklahoma, Kristi is a graduate of NWACC and the University of Arkansas, and Hannah is a graduate of Oklahoma State University.

In 2021, Chief Tosh retired from his position at NWACC. He shared these words: “I am very proud of my time at NWACC and making daily connections with students, staff and faculty. I don’t think I ever had a day that I didn't want to come to work. I’ve been very blessed to be able to work for NWACC and for the opportunity to serve the college,” said Chief Tosh.

On September 6, 2021, Steve Tosh passed away after a very courageous battle with cancer.

Steve’s legacy over the course of his entire career, and the impact he made in this community and on this campus, will be cherished for many years to come. He was truly a servant leader and model example for us all.

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DICK TRAMMEL OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD Shelley Attaway works as a Computer Lab Supervisor at Northwest Arkansas Community College, where she utilizes her skills and expertise to provide assistance to students and faculty with technologyrelated issues. In addition to her role as a technology assistant, Shelley also serves as a tutor, helping students with computer information assignments and programming.

She is committed to empowering students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their academic and professional careers.

After several years of working in childcare Shelley Attaway and raising three children of her own, Shelley pursued her dream of a career in technology. Despite the challenges of managing both her home and education during the global pandemic, she completed her AAS in Computer Information from Northwest Community College. Shelley continues to stay up to date with the latest advancements in her field and aspires to continue her education in the near future.

Apart from her professional work, Shelley is a devoted mother of three and enjoys spending time with her family. She also has generously provided pro bono website design and development services to local non-profit organizations, reflecting her passion for giving back to the community and supporting organizations in creating positive change.

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NWACC DISTINGUISHED FACULTY Brightwater Chef Instructor and Registered Dietitian Erin Szopiak has lived in a number of places in her life, including northern California, Houston, Salt Lake City, St. Louis and now Northwest Arkansas. Her interest in gardening and cooking with garden-fresh produce began with her Opa. As a child, she'd visit him and eat fresh strawberries, green beans, tomatoes, potatoes and pickled beets from his large garden, and bake homemade bread, and on special occasion, he'd make his famous European style torte.

Erin went on to get her bachelor's and master's in nutrition and dietetics and teach Erin Szopiak courses at Saint Louis University. She spent time working as a registered dietitian at a teaching hospital in St. Louis. While studying, she decided to broaden her knowledge in cooking healthy and delicious meals. She worked in various restaurants and learned about lobster, crab, mussels, pesce crudo and oysters, as well as how to pair Asian ingredients with hyper-local produce. She moved her way up the hot line and assisted in opening new restaurants as well.

In 2017, Erin was ready to have a more sustainable work schedule that would combine her interests in nutrition, cooking and teaching, and decided to join Brightwater as a registered dietitian chef instructor.

"I love interacting with Brightwater students. To see them have a shift in perspective, or have an 'aha' moment about what is being prepared or taught that day in class is very rewarding. I love seeing the students have fun in class. I especially enjoy seeing my culinary nutrition students surprised at how delicious healthy food can be," Erin says.

"I also appreciate the Brightwater team. My fellow faculty and staff members make it worth it to come to work each day."

In her free time, Erin enjoys gardening, hiking, bike riding, running, yoga and anything active that one can do outside.

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NWACC DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE Roni (Veronica) Ramos is taking part in NWACC's BIEA accredited Bike Technician program. She relocated from Hot Springs, AR to attend this exciting program. Roni obtained her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in late 2019, shortly before the Pandemic.

2 years later, Roni decided to trust her intuition and made the move to Bentonville to work on bikes. Roni sees bike riding as an empowering experience that should be more accessible. She is striving to work her way up in the bike industry, in order to alleviate the inequities in bike ridership.

Roni Ramos

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CANDIDATES FOR THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2023 Associate of Applied Science Business Management Accounting Technology Alex G. Valencia • Francoise Nadege Boum Mooh Epse Bipa

Associate of Applied Science Business Management Entrepreneurship Madison Anne Pollock ••

Associate of Applied Science Computer Aided Drafting & Design - Architectural Design Elizabeth Almaraz •• Taylor Day Bryant ••

Associate of Applied Science Computer Aided Drafting & Design - Civil Design Kyle W. Rodgers

Associate of Applied Science Business Management General Business Ethan Alexander Martinez •• Kourtney Chantal Granger • Lucia Benjamin Hesa Marco Antonio Mata Paulyn Bernadette Bown-Steele Roberto Eduardo Moya Tanner Morris

Associate of Applied Science Business Management Logistics Management David Nicholas Gray ••• Lizbeth Gonzalez •

Associate of Applied Science Business Management Retail Management Jana K. Lesmann ••

Associate of Applied Science Computer Information Systems - Computer Programming Bella Aline Miller •• Brittaney Perry-Morgan Lawrence Preston Baureis •

Associate of Applied Science Computer Information Systems - Information Management & Applications Richard Mackay Madore ••

Associate of Applied Science Criminal Justice Autumn N. Kolb Maria Bibiana Torres Markus Ardell Williams Nakayla Smith •

••• Summa Cum Laude •• Magna Cum Laude • Cum Laude ** With Special Distinction * With Distinction ++ Honors Program Graduate

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Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Education

Associate of Applied Science Food Studies Culinary Arts

Baylee Nicole Willson Brenna Ellen Stewart •• Briana Lynn Jacobson • Debby Linares •• Ella Grace Reed • Eones Kedi Holly Lynn Penny • Sarahi Gomez ••

Daisy Louise Kent • Ernest Bernard Campbell • Joshua A. Sterner • Kasie Jean Allen •• Tristan J. Colvin

Associate of Applied Science Electronics Technology

Julie K. Snodgrass Veronica M. Ramos •••

Matthew Aaron Brown

Associate of Applied Science Graphic Design

Associate of Applied Science Environmental & Regulatory Science - Safety, Health, & Hazardous Materials Fonda Renee Turner Larry D. Wilhelm ••

Associate of Applied Science Environmental Science Environmental Management Hala Ann Robison • Tricia Lynn Redus •••

Associate of Applied Science Food Studies Artisanal Food Jory S. Holsted •• Kasie Jean Allen ••

Associate of Applied Science Food Studies Baking & Patry Arts

Associate of Applied Science General Technology

Armando Carrillo Melchor •• Ashley Dayanara Cabrera •• Bailey Terrell McClure • Christine Nakhiengchanh Josue Cosme Ferrer • Madison Grace Easterling •• Stephanie Ann Lafayette •• William Maurice Gianneschi •

Associate of Applied Science Health Information Management Jaemjit Williams • Lacey J. Robinson Megan Elizabeth Sanchez •

Associate of Applied Science Health Science Alyssa Kaye Gonzales April Marye Self • Jesseca Leigh Anderson Logan Blake Roberts

Kasie Jean Allen ••

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••• Summa Cum Laude •• Magna Cum Laude • Cum Laude ** With Special Distinction * With Distinction ++ Honors Program Graduate

Associate of Applied Science Nursing Aaron Jacob Gibson •• Abby Nicole Stevens • Abiodun Olatoyosi Ibitokun •• Amanda Cherie Cecil •• Ariana Nadelle Velis • Ashley Marie Richmond • Ashley Sierra Hales •• Brooke Anne Beebe Cole Morris Coston ••• Gabrielle Yang Hali Nichole Romero •• Jade Lindsay Gower-Jackson • Jennifer Michelle Sanchez •• Jordan Levee Putt •• Katherine Michelle Greene • Kimberly Ann Jett Laci R. Cherry • Laura Janae Rachael Ravelo • Laura Torres Olivares Leonor Lyons • Michaela Danielle Hayes • Michelle Galicia Romero • Monica Velasco-Ledezma • Sirena Medrano • Sonia Marcale Duane •• Stephanie Anne Gage •• Stephanie Leatrice Bishop •• Sydney Burgess • Trista Dionne Nelson •• Whitney Michelle Bryant William James Cole IV •••

Associate of Applied Science Paralegal Studies Andrea Barrera-Garcia •• Andrea Brena Carah Jean Blackmore •• CaShel Lavonne Robert • Cecilia Emely Gonzalez •• Edith Guadalupe Barbosa Halee Olympia Jackson •

Halee Olympia Jackson James Michael Voight ••• Jason Wayne Lindstrom • Jeanette Guadalupe Hernandez • Maria Guadalupe Manjarrez • Michelle Lee Price • Paige Meredith Ray •• Payel Thakre •• Phoenix Dresden • Shalsea Dayanara Machado Teresa Christine Lunsford ••

Associate of Applied Science Paramedic Science Emmanuel Joaquin

Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant Alissa Hagemeier •• Ariel Segar Husband •• Derek James Sherry • Heather Marie Arriaza •• Kaitlyn Rose Gathright •• Kylie Marie Davis •• Olivia Anne Best •• Robecris Ebron • Sarah Genevie • Shayla Marie Winkel ••

Associate of Applied Science Respiratory Therapy Angie Carolina Anzola •• Axel Edoardo Valerio Thiam • Candice Slowtalker Zarn • Jillian Alyce Fontenot Jires Feudjio •• Jordan L. Donovan • Kelsey N. Hutchison •• Samantha Brooke Dray •• Yarbic Martinez Contreras •

••• Summa Cum Laude •• Magna Cum Laude • Cum Laude ** With Special Distinction * With Distinction ++ Honors Program Graduate

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Associate of Applied Science Construction Technology

Associate of Arts Child Advocacy Studies

Antonio J. Amador-Ramirez • Daniel Jay Parsons • Gabriel Collins Wilson Luis Mario Velasquez Michel Martinez Bailon • Pedro Rodriguez Flores Salvador Garcia

Kevin R. Taylor ••

Associate of Arts

Alyssa Renee Reeves •• Alyssa Renee Reeves Amber Melber • Ashley Church •• Baylee Nicole Willson Braydin Kay Fulcher •• Candice Slowtalker Zarn • Darian Nicole Chaney • David Patrick Schneider • Ella Grace Young •• Francisco Jasso Jennifer Gilbert •• Jennifer Lopez Lopez •• Jessica Jinelle Smith • Jordan Faith Burress • Kaytlin Morgan Dwyer •• Kelsey N. Hutchison •• Laura Kathleen Smedley ••• Laurel Bronwen Britton Maria Tapia Parra •+* Melissa Marie Winn • Molly Ellen Woodbury Rachel Andrea Moore • Richard Francis Paine • Samantha Lokahi McClain Samantha Natalia Strong Sean David Schneider •• Sofia Chiartosini • Spencer Naomi Blake •• Steven Conner Beard Whitney Kiran Barnes •••

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Associate of Arts Global Studies Samantha Brooke Dray ••

Associate of Fine Arts Creative Writing Damia Lisandra Walker • Drake Logan Schwartz •

Associate of Fine Arts Music Sheila Rene' Garcia-Oliver ••

Associate of General Studies Adam Thomas Bannister •• Ariel Segar Husband •• Brittany Knight •• Candice Slowtalker Zarn • Cinthia Marlenne Araujo Martinez • Jessica Cristina Flamenco • Johnna Leigh Felkins Sonya Elizabeth Ginn • Stefani R. Palazzo Taylor Nicole Tarpley

Associate of Science Agriculture, Food, & Life Sciences Brandon Prado • Ian Thomas Branch • Josie Elizabeth Holland • Kevin R. Taylor •• Thomas William Dockery III ••

••• Summa Cum Laude •• Magna Cum Laude • Cum Laude ** With Special Distinction * With Distinction ++ Honors Program Graduate

Associate of Science General Business Alexandra Calderon • Chelsea Elizabeth Plascensia Erik Perez Kassidy Ann Alycee Bauer •••+ Kristina Renae Minnick Lucia Benjamin Hesa Michael Ramirez Molly Kathryn Hyde • Robert Colton Cook Sierra Grace Ebert •• Skyler Rachelle Scrapper Tracy M. Trembly

Associate of Science in Business Administration Walton College of Business Transfer Andrew Edward Hull •• Ayleen Melara • Christy Loneman • Conor A. Umphress Eleanor Clarie Dye • Eli Brennan Turner Elida Fernanda Cuevas-Carrillo Erin Gaota Her Jessica Sanchez • Kailey Genelle King • Karime Yaneth Vazquez Perez ••• Katie Merissa Craig • Kyle D. Norris Lizbeth Alexis Cenobio •• Maria San Juana Garcia Michael Harrison Willis • Patricia Dianne Creel •• Saul Garduno •• Walter O. Mancia

Associate of Science in Business Administration Walton College of Business Transfer- Information System Aries Rayne Burasco ••

Associate of Science Liberal Arts and Sciences Non-STEM Alejandra Reyes •• Alejandra Lopez Avalos • Alexandra Calderon • Aline Renee Hernandez • Allyson Lynn Chronister • Amber M. Earley •• Anahi Guadalupe Andrade • Andrea Brena Anthony Andrade • Ashaley Rosas •• Ashley Erin Keller • Ashton Michaela Couch Bethany Morgan Watson •• Brandon Mathew Dines • Brianna R. Armstrong • Charmayne C. Webb •• Chelsea Elizabeth Plascensia Cinthia Marlenne Araujo Martinez • Damia Lisandra Walker • Denise W. Araujo • Dominic Trieuvy Truong Elicia M. Pollard •• Erick Salas-Aguilar • Ericka Sofia Rodriguez Erika Ramirez •• Giselle J. Molina • Gabriela Renee Vizueth Jaylynn Michelle Hardbarger • Juana Maguellal Martinez •• Justice Agnaise O'Hagan •• Kaitlyn Cheyenne Knight •• Karen Lizbeth Garcia • Kassondra Marie Aufleger

••• Summa Cum Laude •• Magna Cum Laude • Cum Laude ** With Special Distinction * With Distinction ++ Honors Program Graduate

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Keeli Marie Moore Leslie Stephanie Lopez • Liliana Holguin •• Madeline E. Dixon Madeline J. Soper • Madeline P. Fourt •• Manuela Katherine Gonzalez • Mayra S. Martinez Mckenzie Diane Taylor • Mollie Mikenzi Kelley • Oaklyn J. Buttram •• Percela J. Velasco Rae Lucian Basila Juan ••• Sadie Nicole Parks • Salena Ann Vaughan-Cox Samantha Lynn Yamane •• Sara Martinez Shelby Elaine Roark • Skylar F. Ammons Sommer Marie Solis Spencer Naomi Blake •• Stephanie Victoria Garcia Mancia • Victor D. Pantoja Warren Hunter Eidson Yarbic Martinez Contreras •

STEM Alejandro Daniel Lora •• Alonzo DaJuan Porchia • Alyssa Beth Muessemeyer ••• Ammar Yousef Ibrahim •• Anahi Cervantes Andrea Jaslyn Castaneda •• Angie Carolina Anzola •• April LeighAnn Bartlett •• Ashley Church •• Ashlyn Lee Newton •• Avery M. Pillaro •• Avery Pillaro •• Beck Scott Strasters •• Cassady Rogers Cecilia Maria Patch •• Colby Dewitt Hill •• Diana Hernandez ••

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Dustin Franco Emilee Marie Feezor • Evelyn Nicole Mendoza ••• Hala Ann Robison • Haley Trejo • Hannah Gene Thompson Hannah Sloan Jamie Caitlyn Berberick • Jarred Ladell Chieng • Jasmin Andreanna Orellana • Jorge Luna Soto Josue Daniel Salas ••• Juju Y. Corona Kalea Elle Rogers • Karla Itzel Aguilar Salazar • Kathia Yasmin Osorio Umaña •• Kaytlin Morgan Dwyer •• Lesley Hurtado • London Thorn •• Lucianna Marie Rico •• Luka Ethan Olivier •• Lyubov V. Girenko •• Macy Lynn McDaris ••• Mayra A. Gollas Melanie Brianah Estrada Melissa Guadalupe Rivas Miaca Ana Marie Ibarra Balgoma •• Moises Garcia Noah Scot Elstermeier ••• Olivia Laine Osborne •• Osiris Perez • Phoebe Catherine Waldrop • Rebekah Mai Stinson • Rita Catherine Hudson •• Samuel Chase Silzer •• Saul Benjamin Arteaga Somphavanh Bobby Sihapanya • Stefani R. Palazzo Thanaisawan Singthui Hill •••++ Yairy Reyes-Hernandez • Zaelea Jo Harris • Zaithel Reyes •

••• Summa Cum Laude •• Magna Cum Laude • Cum Laude ** With Special Distinction * With Distinction ++ Honors Program Graduate

Certificate of Proficiency Child Advocacy Studies

Certificate of Proficiency Graphic Design

Oaklyn J. Buttram *

Stephanie Ann Lafayette *

Certificate of Proficiency Child Development Associate

Certificate of Proficiency Nursing Aid

Brenna Ellen Stewart * Guadalupe Vizueth * Sabrina Hope Ham **

Angie Carolina Anzola *

Certificate of Proficiency Construction Technology Daniel Jay Parsons • Gabriel Collins Wilson Pedro Rodriguez Flores

Certificate of Proficiency Criminal Justice Summer Yvette Elder

Certificate of Proficiency Culinary Arts Summer Yvette Elder Ian Thomas Branch Jovita Shonta Sims

Certificate of Proficiency Dental Assistant Ashley Nepomuceno ** Destiny Lavon Devall Gabriela Renee Vizueth Jessica Rose Pauter ** Nadison Fay Middleton

Certificate of Proficiency Environmental Management GIS Technician Hala Ann Robison •

Certificate of Proficiency Nursing Assistant Angie Carolina Anzola * Stephanie Leatrice Bishop * Trista Dionne Nelson *

Certificate of Proficiency Pre Radiologic Imaging Matthew P. Basse Mayra A. Gollas

Certificate of Proficiency Pre-Health Sciences Angie Carolina Anzola * Ariana Nadelle Velis Jires Feudjio * Jordan L. Donovan Juanita A. Villatoro Kelsey N. Hutchison * Samantha Brooke Dray * Yarbic Martinez Contreras

Certificate of Proficiency Safety and Health Larry Wilhelm *

Certificate of Proficiency Teaching Kassondra Marie Aufleger Maria Emilia Ortega

••• Summa Cum Laude •• Magna Cum Laude • Cum Laude ** With Special Distinction * With Distinction ++ Honors Program Graduate

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Certificate of Proficiency Accounting Technology

Technical Certificate Early Childhood Education

Alex G. Valencia • Crystal Jade Williams •

Brenna Ellen Stewart * Briana Lynn Jacobson Debby Linares * Maria Emilia Ortega

Technical Certificate Bicycle Assembly & Repair Technician Charles Sherman Pritchard ** Elias Perez Cruz * Erin Hammerstone ** Larry C. Purcell ** Veronica M. Ramos **

Technical Certificate Computer Aided Design Civil Design Kyle W. Rodgers

Technical Certificate Construction Technology

Technical Certificate Environmental & Regulatory Science Hala Ann Robison

Technical Certificate Food Studies Culinary Arts Jovita Shonta Sims

Technical Certificate General Business Anna Lisa Bullock * Kourtney Chantal Granger

Daniel Jay Parsons Gabriel Collins Wilson Pedro Rodriguez Flores

Technical Certificate Health Information Management

Technical Certificate Dental Assisting

Gloria Franco Jaemjit Williams

Ashley Vazquez * Ashley Nepomuceno ** Daisy Salazar Destiny Lavon Devall Elly Rose Longing * Gabriela Renee Vizueth Jessica Rose Pauter * Nadison Fay Middleton

Technical Certificate Horticulture Josie Elizabeth Holland

Technical Certificate Pre Radiologic Imaging Matthew P. Basse Mayra A. Gollas

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••• Summa Cum Laude •• Magna Cum Laude • Cum Laude ** With Special Distinction * With Distinction ++ Honors Program Graduate

Technical Certificate Integrated Design Elizabeth Almaraz * Stephanie Ann Lafayette * Taylor Day Bryant *

Technical Certificate Paramedic Science Joshua Adam Hale

Technical Certificate Pre-Health Sciences Abigail Trevino Amanda Cherie Cecil * Angie Carolina Anzola * Candice Slowtalker Zarn Casandra Albarran Gonzalez Deanna Irais Lopez Heather Marie Arriaza * Jade Lindsay Gower-Jackson Jesseca Leigh Anderson Jires Feudjio * Jordan L. Donovan Juanita Andriana Villatoro Kelsey N. Hutchison * Laura Torres Olivares Samantha Brooke Dray * Sara Trinidad Cichy Yarbic Martinez Contreras

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NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ALUMNI OATH As an NWACC graduate, I commit myself to lifelong learning.

I pledge to apply the skills, knowledge, and values from my NWACC experience as I engage and improve the enterprises for which I work and the communities in which I live.

I acknowledge that I am now forever part of the NWACC family and will proudly help sustain NWACC’s legacy for future generations.

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CONGRATUL ATIONS, GRADUATES WELCOME TO THE NWACC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION!

Top reasons why you'll love being an NWACC alumni.

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Advance Your Career - NWACC Alumni can utilize College Central Resources to find and list jobs through the NWACC College Central website.

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Alumni Networking - Meet new people, enhance relationships, and make connections through events like Plant-A-Seed Soiree.

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Membership Benefits and Savings - Enjoy the benefits of being an NWACC Alumni Association Member through Abenity. Abenity offers discounts across a multitude of products, services, and experiences such as discounted car rentals, amusement park discounts, and even savings on travel amenities.

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Stay Involved - Keep current on activities and volunteer opportunities at NWACC through the alumni newsletter The NWACC Grad Pages and following us on social media @NWACCFoundation.

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Your Degree - A strong alumni association makes a stronger College and increases the value of an NWACC degree. For NWACC to continue to be a strong institution, strong alumni support is critical.

Check out nwaccfoundation.org for more information on the benefits of being an NWACC Alumni.

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