NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) 2023 Graduation Ceremony Program

Presiding

President Dennis C. Rittle

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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, 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.

Steve Tosh

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.

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 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.

Shelley Attaway

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 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.

Erin Szopiak

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

CANDIDATES FOR THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2023

Associate of Applied Science

Business ManagementAccounting Technology

Alex G. Valencia •

Francoise Nadege Boum Mooh Epse Bipa

Associate of Applied Science

Business ManagementEntrepreneurship

Madison Anne Pollock ••

Associate of Applied Science

Business ManagementGeneral 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 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

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 •

Associate of Applied Science

Early Childhood Education

Baylee Nicole Willson

Brenna Ellen Stewart ••

Briana Lynn Jacobson •

Debby Linares ••

Ella Grace Reed •

Eones Kedi

Holly Lynn Penny •

Sarahi Gomez ••

Associate of Applied Science

Electronics Technology

Matthew Aaron Brown

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

Kasie Jean Allen ••

Associate of Applied Science

Food Studies Culinary Arts

Daisy Louise Kent •

Ernest Bernard Campbell •

Joshua A. Sterner •

Kasie Jean Allen ••

Tristan J. Colvin

Associate of Applied Science

General Technology

Julie K. Snodgrass

Veronica M. Ramos •••

Associate of Applied Science

Graphic Design

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

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 •

Associate of Applied Science

Construction Technology

Antonio J. Amador-Ramirez •

Daniel Jay Parsons •

Gabriel Collins Wilson

Luis Mario Velasquez

Michel Martinez Bailon •

Pedro Rodriguez Flores

Salvador Garcia

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 •••

Associate of Arts

Child Advocacy Studies

Kevin R. Taylor ••

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 ••

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

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 ••

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 •

Certificate of Proficiency

Child Advocacy Studies

Oaklyn J. Buttram *

Certificate of Proficiency

Child Development Associate

Brenna Ellen Stewart *

Guadalupe Vizueth *

Sabrina Hope Ham **

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

Graphic Design

Stephanie Ann Lafayette *

Certificate of Proficiency

Nursing Aid

Angie Carolina Anzola *

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

Certificate of Proficiency Accounting Technology

Alex G. Valencia •

Crystal Jade Williams •

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

Daniel Jay Parsons

Gabriel Collins Wilson

Pedro Rodriguez Flores

Technical Certificate

Dental Assisting

Ashley Vazquez *

Ashley Nepomuceno **

Daisy Salazar

Destiny Lavon Devall

Elly Rose Longing *

Gabriela Renee Vizueth

Jessica Rose Pauter *

Nadison Fay Middleton

Technical Certificate

Early Childhood Education

Brenna Ellen Stewart *

Briana Lynn Jacobson

Debby Linares *

Maria Emilia Ortega

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

Technical Certificate

Health Information

Management

Gloria Franco

Jaemjit Williams

Technical Certificate

Horticulture

Josie Elizabeth Holland

Technical Certificate

Pre Radiologic Imaging

Matthew P. Basse

Mayra A. Gollas

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

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.

CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES

WELCOME TO THE NWACC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION!

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