Spring Commencement 2025 - Digital Program

Spring2025

Commencement

May 9, 2025 10:00 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. Raider Arena Niceville, FL

Northwest Florida State College

Board of Trustees Lori Kelley, Chair

Maj. Gen. Thomas “Rudy” Wright, Ret. USAF, Vice Chair Cory Fosdyck Rhea Goff Megan Harrison Maj. Gen. Don Litke, Ret. USAF Tanner Peacock Dr. Jon Ward Mel Ponder, President

Vision

To transform lives through exemplary, relevant programs and educational experiences, meeting the workforce demands of our ever-changing economy.

Mission

As Northwest Florida’s premier educational institution, we prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s success.

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Northwest Florida State College

Background

The College was founded in April 1963 as Okaloosa-Walton Junior College, the 18th of the state’s eventual 28 junior and community colleges. The College first opened its doors to students in August 1964 at a temporary campus in Valparaiso. The first student body consisted of 767 students. The first commencement of 85 charter students took place on May 1, 1966, in Perrine Park, Valparaiso. Today, the College serves nearly 6,500 students each year in credit and non-credit programs. In addition to the College’s Niceville campus, Northwest Florida State College operates a joint campus with the University of West Florida in Fort Walton Beach and delivers instruction and service at the Chautauqua Center in DeFuniak Springs, the Robert L.F. Sikes Education Center and the Aviation Center of Excellence in Crestview, and centers at Hurlburt Field and in South Walton.

Throughout 60 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. The College offers bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas.

The College’s 264-acre campus in Niceville includes instructional facilities, administrative offices, the Raider Arena sports complex and wellness center, the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center and Amphitheatre, the Mary Lou O’Connor Child Development & Education Center, a Criminal Justice Training Center, the Susan Myers Learning Resources Center, an observatory, the Veterans & Military Success Center, and the Collegiate High School.

On commencement day, Northwest Florida State College celebrates the achievements of its students who are the true measure of the College’s success. Congratulations!

Accreditation

Northwest Florida State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.

Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Florida State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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History of Academic Regalia The origins of academic regalia date back as early as the 12th century. Scholars defined as either a teacher or student were required to wear the dress of a cleric. Long gowns and hoods were necessary to keep warm due to unheated buildings. The traditional gown and hood have transformed into the academic regalia worn during commencement today.

There are several characteristics for the gown. The sleeves are pointed for the bachelor’s degree. The gown for the master’s degree has oblong sleeves and doctor’s degrees has bell shaped sleeves. The gowns for the bachelor’s or master’s degrees are untrimmed. The doctor’s degree gown has three bars of velvet used across the sleeve and down the front. The facings and crossbars may be velvet of the color distinctive of the disciplines for the degree earned.

Hoods are generally black and made out of the same material as the gown. The length of the hood varies for each level. A bachelor’s degree must be three feet, master’s degree three and one-half feet, and doctor’s degree, four feet. The hood for the doctor’s degree should only have panels at the sides. The hoods are lined with the official color or colors of the college conferring the degree. The edging of the hood should be velvet or velveteen, two to five inches wide for the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctor’s degrees. The color is indicative of the subject to which the degree pertains.

The cap worn for commencement is called a mortarboard. The color is black as well as the tassel.

The tassel can vary depending on the subject area and level of education. The doctor’s cap may have a gold tassel.

Academic regalia have been worn by many scholars throughout the centuries. The tradition continues at Northwest Florida State College.

Recognition Levels For a degree program (Baccalaureate and Associate), a student’s total academic record is reviewed to determine eligibility for recognition of outstanding academic achievement. The levels of recognition for students enrolled in degree programs include the following: Summa Cum Laude

Institutional Cumulative GPA of 4.00

Gold Cord

Magna Cum Laude

Institutional Cumulative GPA of 3.80 - 3.99

Silver Cord

Cum Laude

Institutional Cumulative GPA of 3.50 - 3.79

Red Cord

For a certificate or diploma program (Career Certificate, College Credit Certificate or Applied Technology Diploma), all coursework pursued for the certificate or diploma will be reviewed to determine eligibility for recognition of outstanding academic achievement. The level of recognition for the students enrolled in certificate or diploma programs includes the following: Highest Honors

Institutional Cumulative GPA of 4.00

Gold Cord

High Honors

Institutional Cumulative GPA of 3.80 - 3.99

Silver Cord

Honors

Institutional Cumulative GPA of 3.50 - 3.79

Red Cord

Summer & Fall graduates – Final GPA used for program and ceremony.

Spring prospective graduates – Fall GPA is used because Spring grades are not posted until after the ceremony.

Graduates wearing Red, White, and Blue Cords represent Military Active Duty, Retired, and Veterans.

Graduates wearing Gold Stoles and Tassels represent Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members.

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Spring 2025 Commencement 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. guest speaker

Mark Glass Mark Glass currently serves as Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The agency conducts criminal investigations throughout the state of Florida and employees more than 1,900 people.

A 1991 graduate of NWFSC, Commissioner Glass has over 32 years of combined federal and state service, he has served as a law enforcement officer, military officer, national intelligence officer, federal civilian supervisor and senior executive.

He is a 30-year veteran of the United States Armed Forces, serving in the U.S. Army as a UH-60 Blackhawk pilot and in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Jayhawk pilot.

Commissioner Glass served honorably in various command roles throughout his military career including with the Florida Army National Guard, the District of Columbia National Guard and the U.S. Army, eventually retiring from the home of Army aviation at Fort Rucker, Alabama. He is a master aviator and received two meritorious service medals.

Before he was appointed commissioner, Glass served as director of Florida Capitol Police, and director of security for the Florida Lottery.

Commissioner Glass has also served as a member of the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, the U.S. Attorney’s Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council and as the lead Office of Intelligence and Analysis representative to Florida, where he was the Department of Homeland Security representative to the State of Florida, the Executive Office of the Governor and the Florida Legislature, and Homeland Security adviser through the Florida Fusion Center. He also served as a senior intelligence analyst supporting the National Operations Center and the chief intelligence officer.

In addition to his degree from NWFSC, Commissioner Glass holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminology from Florida State University. Commissioner Glass also serves on the Florida Board of Directors for the American Legion Boys State.

Northwest Florida State College recognized Commissioner Glass’ service to the State of Florida when it presented him with the College’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2018.

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Program - 10:00 a.m. Ceremony

*Processional........................“Pomp and Circumstance,” composed by Edward Elgar *Singing of the National Anthem................................... Voices of Northwest Florida *Invocation.................................................... Gabriela Kelly, Student Representative Welcome..................................................................................................... Lori Kelley Chair, Board of Trustees The Investiture of Mel Ponder, Fifth President of Northwest Florida State College............................................................ Lori Kelley Chair, Board of Trustees Introduction of Board of Trustees, Recognition of Dignitaries, Introduction of Guest Speaker................................................................. Mel Ponder NWFSC President Commencement Address.......................................................................... Mark Glass Instructions to the Candidates...................................................... Dr. Jenna Sheffield Vice President for Academic Affairs Recitation of the NAEYC Statement of Commitment and the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida.........................................Brittany Wyatt Director of Teacher Education Recitation of the Nursing Pledge......................................Dr. Tanya Beauregard Director of Nursing

Presentation of Candidates........................................................... Dr. Jenna Sheffield Vice President for Academic Affairs Conferring of Degrees............................................................................... Mel Ponder NWFSC President *Recessional............................................................................................... Music Mix Student Marshals Dr. Aimee Watts Dr. Sabrina Capps Rhonda Springfield Lisa Walton Jason Masters

Faculty Marshals Keith Burns Tina Dorsey

*Audience stands

Please remain at your seat until the stage party, faculty, and graduating class have exited the Arena. Thank you.

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Program - 2:00 p.m. Ceremony

*Processional........................“Pomp and Circumstance,” composed by Edward Elgar *Singing of the National Anthem................................... Voices of Northwest Florida *Invocation.................................................... Gabriela Kelly, Student Representative Welcome..................................................................................................... Lori Kelley Chair, Board of Trustees Introduction of Board of Trustees, Recognition of Dignitaries, Introduction of Guest Speaker................................................................. Mel Ponder NWFSC President Commencement Address.......................................................................... Mark Glass Instructions to the Candidates...................................................... Dr. Jenna Sheffield Vice President for Academic Affairs Presentation of Candidates........................................................... Dr. Jenna Sheffield Vice President for Academic Affairs Conferring of Degrees............................................................................... Mel Ponder NWFSC President *Recessional............................................................................................... Music Mix Faculty Marshals Elissa Miller Dr. Jessica Temple

Student Marshals Dr. Aimee Watts Dr. Sabrina Capps Rhonda Springfield Lisa Walton Jason Masters

*Audience stands

Please remain at your seat until the stage party, faculty, and graduating class have exited the Arena. Thank you.

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Spring 2025 Commencement

Career Certificate Aviation Powerplant Mechanics Marlene Carby **

Welding Technology

Welding Technology - Advanced

David M. Beard Oscar Green Lauren E. Kelly Danielle Roura

Joshua E. Cadenhead Jordan H. Crim David Joseph Keicher *

College Credit Certificate Building Construction Specialist

Computer Programmer Specialist

Medical Coder/Biller

Nolan Berry Derrick Bumpers *** Brynn Elizabeth Mansfield ***

David William Spicer *

Paramedic

Business Specialist (HR) Abdiel Onge Alvarado-Pabon

Computer Programmer David William Spicer *

Culinary Arts

Joseph David Martin Phillip Offen

Ivan R. Acosta Juliana Kimberly Bascom Lilly Estelle Gore * Megan J. Triplett Khatia Chani Yarbrough

*Honors **High Honors ***Highest Honors ◊ Cum Laude ◊◊ Magna Cum Laude ◊◊◊ Summa Cum Laude

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Associate in Science Accounting Technology Nicolle Marin Unica Robert ◊

Music and Sound Production Technology Abigail C. Clark ◊◊

Business Administration

Nursing

Katelyn Elizabeth Clements Hannah Elizabeth Dickman Alma S. Santos

Nichole Bree-Ann Adams ◊ Brittany Ann Allen Nicole Corman ◊ Brittney Cox ◊ Jennifer Marie Cross ◊ Reagan Tramel Davis ◊ Sean Eberts Heather Guerry Kasandra P. Johnston Abigale Lee Knepper Georgia Lapierre Zach Wayne Maxwell Mallory Jo Meredith ◊ LeAmbreya M. Newton Madison Reanna Nichols Kylee J. O’Brick Megan Lauren Smith ◊ Hannah Sustaita ◊◊◊ Elizabeth C. Tillis Mason Chandler Wells Erin Marie Williams ◊

Computer Information Technology Jeremiah J. Beyer ◊ Josephine Martens ◊◊◊

Computer Programming and Analysis Dane Murdock Johnson David William Spicer ◊

Culinary Management Barbara N. Johnson

Cybersecurity Chasten Callil Clark Raquel Corona Makayla Danielle McKinley ◊ Robert Nahrwold ◊

Design and Digital Marketing Rafael Vincent Factor Alexis G. Haberer Madison Ashley Shulman ◊

Early Childhood Education Deneshia Bailey

Emergency Medical Services Shalyric N. Gavitt

Engineering Technology Chase Ronald Edwards Joshua Edward Reever Jeremiah Ray Sexton ◊ William Peter Van Liere Samuel Wade

Health Services Management Layla Denise McKinley

Paralegal Studies Adrienne Marie Lazzaro ◊◊ Cristofer Valenzuela ◊◊◊

Physical Therapist Assistant Rosalind Austin ◊ Bridget Pelia Bible ◊◊◊ Michelle Braden ◊◊ Chloe Brannan Tavares Cohens Patrick Driskill ◊ Ralph Hudson Ellis Sydney Ferrera Taylor Elizabeth Holovack ◊ Ashlynn Jeter Stacey Najar

Radiography Hannah Bell ◊ Kristin Danielle Byer ◊◊◊ Martha Delgado ◊◊◊ Jamie Dennis-Leigh Alex Geoffery Eichorst ◊◊ Nereida Maria Ferrer ◊ Tyler Keith Fish ◊◊◊ Jakob Martin Gosch Bridgett Griggs ◊ Galina Marie Hampton Ronnetta Hutson ◊◊ Vineese Catera Hill Elliott Kirkpatrick ◊ Kelly Lewis ◊ Dakota Cheyenne Lucas Carson Kaley McKie ◊ Kiernan Murphy ◊ Leslie M. Smith ◊ Paulo Woodall ◊◊

Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management Sydney Elisabeth Bradley ◊ Mekhia Chase ◊ Simone Danielle Coburn ◊ Jadarian Faulkner Allyson Brianne Ferguson ◊ Tyrese Melo Garcia ◊ Joshua Hayes ◊ Davion Hill ◊ Rupee Kolawole ◊ Jaqreyvyon Duran Lott ◊ Gabriel Martinez Kyla Ta’Linda McBride Augusto Mungarrieta Nathan Ojukwu ◊◊ Jade Hortense Ondineme ◊ Ethan Frederick Pinto ◊ Bryon-Jaylan Joshua Rincones Nevaeh T. Nes Scott ◊ Samuel Louis Strek Curtis Williams

*Honors **High Honors ***Highest Honors ◊ Cum Laude ◊◊ Magna Cum Laude ◊◊◊ Summa Cum Laude

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Associate in Arts Maya Noelani Abbott Mikah Alamo Anthony Edward Almodovar David Alvarez Hayden Lane Andrews ◊◊ Lilly Argumaniz ◊◊ Elizabeth Grace Arnold ◊◊ Paul Gregory Arnold ◊◊◊ Isabella Austin Ahmed Aarsha Ayaba ◊ Sarah Nicole Bachtel Dante Michael Barbata Grayson Lee Barham ◊ Breana Korin Barnes ◊ Meagan Barney Daniil Baturyn ◊◊◊ Pavel Baturyn ◊◊ Ella Bax ◊◊ Teagan Kaylee Baxa Benjamin Bears ◊ Michael Behm ◊ Ryleigh L. Belcher Christian J. Beltran Abby Kate Bengtson ◊ Nadia Elisabeth Birr ◊ Gad A. Bitterman Amari Black ◊◊ Lorenzo Jermain Blackwell ◊ Brooke R. Blood ◊◊◊ Sylas Boris Maiya Elizabeth Bowers ◊◊ Sarah Lynn Bozzay ◊◊◊ Graysen Jane Brader Allison Bradley Mallory Brown ◊◊ Hailey Nicole Brown ◊◊ Isabella Caroline Brown ◊◊◊ Ella Brush ◊◊◊ Zidane Y. Bucuka Dane Bullock Shelby Renee Buri ◊◊ Joseph Liam Cable ◊◊ Joselin Cardenas ◊◊ Thomas Caruthers ◊◊

Mason Lee Cassidy ◊ John Castillo Perez Ava Caton ◊◊ Sage Caton Shayna Leigh Chandler Jillian Renee Clancy ◊ Allyson Grace Clark ◊ Jackson L. Cline Mary Margaret Cline Ellagrace Clinger ◊◊◊ Mckenzie Marie Coiner Elizabeth Katharine Colgan ◊ Maizlie Aurora Collins Abigail Conklin Kathryn Conlan ◊ Nadia Conti Aspyn Cook ◊ Riley Cooper Brody Curtis Crim ◊ Allie Dallas Ciamaya Daluz ◊ Deborah Keturah Davenport Jessica Davidson ◊ Connor Brandon Davis ◊◊◊ Jackson Davis ◊◊ Samuel A. L. A. Davis Caleb Jordan Dean Nuria Deer Emmalyn R. Degenhart ◊ Sebastian Delamata ◊ Isabella Kara DeMarsico ◊◊◊ Delaney I. Depue ◊◊ Emery Jean DeVane ◊◊ Hayden Dickson Clayton Alexander Didier Caitlyn Dill Hieu Do ◊ Kaitlyn Phuong Do ◊◊◊ Amber Dodson Carmona ◊◊ Kaylee R. Donaldson Giulia Donini Alyssa Nicole Early ◊◊ Stephanie Alondra Eckhoff ◊ Celsi Elliott

Carli Emerzian ◊◊◊ Viviana Paola Enciso Jackson Knight Evers ◊ Riccardo Faccini ◊◊ Thaddeus Luc Falleur ◊ Mathew Dylan Farner Elizabeth Danielle Farris Gavin Myles Feal Zander Joseph Feldbauer Zoe Abigail Feldbauer Samantha Kathryn Filion ◊◊◊ Sophie Elise Filipsky ◊◊◊ Rebecca Flowers Kanyon Fort Eva Jadyn Franceschini Noe Francisco-Martin Luke Bradley Franklin Jaydon Fuentes ◊◊ Kian Christopher Fuhrman ◊◊ Avianna Garcia ◊ Shalyric N. Gavitt Bella Grace Gibbons Bella Grace Gibson ◊ Daria Gibson ◊ Logan Godwin ◊◊ Kristina Gonzales-Nieves Wilborne Emile Gottlieb ◊◊ Karissa Grant ◊ Taylor May Gray Kassady Griffith ◊ Kylee Hale Gavin Anthony Hall ◊◊◊ Claira Grace Hamilton ◊ Diana Moza Hammond Jason Hampton Josie Catrina Hare ◊◊ Bryce Harper ◊◊ Azaan Haris Wintress Harris Lily Harrison ◊◊ Jeremy Helms Asline Anastasia Heringer ◊ Cailyn E. Heyl ◊◊ Annalise Higgins ◊

*Honors **High Honors ***Highest Honors ◊ Cum Laude ◊◊ Magna Cum Laude ◊◊◊ Summa Cum Laude

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Associate in Arts (continued) Queenie Rose Luzon Jessica Ellen Hill ◊ Lucas Maas ◊◊◊ Kevin Timothy Hill Caleb Maddox ◊◊ Lael Asenath Hinger Soraya Mailandt Katherine Hoffman ◊◊ Zion Mailandt Jackson Hoppe ◊ Noelle Mallory ◊◊ Brooklyn Horn ◊ Aubrey Evan Maloy Lily Howland ◊◊◊ Lakesha LeeAnn Marion Joseph Michael Hubbard ◊◊◊ Nevaeh Shontae Marion Jackson Paul Huckabee ◊ Bailey Maris ◊ Josephine Humphrey ◊◊◊ Jaxon Marler ◊◊◊ Ashton Connor Hunt Finn Martin Adyson Paige Hutchins Theodore Masino ◊ Addie Camille Ingle ◊◊◊ Isabella Lorraine Mason ◊◊ Brianna Marie Isley ◊ Brynne Massey ◊◊◊ Wutthichai Jansai ◊◊ Kalina Matos Jazyah Marie Jarboe Alicia Skarlette Matos Ferrera ◊◊ Garrett Jarvis Avery Maxwell ◊◊◊ Allyson Hope Jenkins ◊ Yeramis Maysonet ◊◊ Elias Lloyd Jimenez Baylea Rae McAdoo ◊◊ Ayden Dewayne Lee Johnson ◊ Addison Bliss McBride ◊◊◊ Chloe Ann Jordan ◊ Jillian McCarthy ◊ Tiffany M. Kalema ◊◊◊ Maria Graciela I. McGuire Matthew Braylen Keller Aiturgan McKinney Gabriela Nicole Kelly Hannah Marie McKosky ◊◊◊ Keanna Capris Kenens ◊◊ Rachel McSwain ◊◊ Thien Khong ◊ Thalia Mendoza Lillian Kiel Camryn Meyer ◊ Owen Timothy King ◊◊ Jonathan Mick ◊ Eliana Joy Kinneman ◊ Hannah Grace Miller ◊◊◊ Taylor Knaepple ◊◊ Kelsey Miller ◊◊◊ Kaylee Koelsch ◊◊◊ Amanda Loren Mitchell ◊ Kaylee Madison Kollross ◊◊ Gabrielle Brianna Mize Jordan DeAnn Kornele ◊ Trevor Moeller ◊◊ Andrew Kostur ◊◊ Allison Mooney Angelina Skye Kouchnir ◊◊◊ Clete Nathaniel Moore ◊◊◊ Alexander Michael Kruse ◊ Janet Moore ◊ Denis Leon LaBarre ◊◊◊ Marshall Colt Moore ◊◊◊ Aiden Lambert Porchalee Morgan ◊◊ Daniel Jacob Landis ◊ Emma Katherine Lathinghouse ◊◊ Stella Music ◊◊ Jackson Ray Myrick ◊ Rebecca N. Logan ◊ Ethan Neidigk ◊ Jackson D. Lucas Aynzlie Nelson ◊◊ Emma Ludwig ◊◊ Layla R. Newman Audrey Elizabeth Luedtke

Railey Ann Newman ◊ Anh Quang Nguyen Jessica Thu Ngoc Nguyen ◊◊◊ Vu Nguyen ◊ Alona A. Nibblett Lauren Belle Norwood ◊◊ Chloe Elizabeth Orvis Brogan Gage Osborn ◊◊ Allison Osti ◊◊ Mary Elyse Owens Alyana Pacione ◊◊ Sophia Elizabeth Parker ◊ Juan Pablo Pastrana ◊◊ Kady Elle Patterson ◊◊ McKazlyn Kazz Payne ◊◊ Camille Peck ◊◊◊ Juan Diego Perez David Perkins ◊◊◊ Jason C. Philpot ◊◊ Houston Potter ◊◊ Koi L. Powell ◊ Brianna Evonne Price ◊◊ Daisy Fae Proffitt Nguyen Buu Quach ◊ Chloe Alana Radford Eric Radomski Lavaris Kayne Randle ◊ Jada Danielle Randolph Marysia Sofia Ray ◊ Ana Reed Juliano Reents-Velez Kaylen Reese Amber Lynn Reinke ◊ Edgar Reyes Nyeli Reyes ◊◊◊ Javon Reynolds Allie Marie Richardson ◊ Joshua M. Riggs Jackson Charles Roach ◊ Hayleigh Elizabeth Roberson Kaela Roberts ◊ Jonathan Brady Robertson Zoe Alyssa Robinson ◊◊◊ Elizabeth Roles-Stear

*Honors **High Honors ***Highest Honors ◊ Cum Laude ◊◊ Magna Cum Laude ◊◊◊ Summa Cum Laude

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Associate in Arts (continued) Naomi Storr Makenzie Russum ◊ Andrew George Strombelline Sarah Ruttig Hannah Abigail Sustaita ◊◊◊ Alyssa Ryerson ◊ Melanie Dayana Sabillon Morel ◊◊ Susan Savannah Swain ◊ Kai Swanson ◊◊ Liam Saenz Arthur Glen Teague Connor Wyatt Saffo Bethany Renee Teboe ◊◊ MacKeina Saintilus ◊◊ Isabelle Rian Terrell John Savini ◊◊ Dennis Wayne Thomas Abbygayle Grace Schaeuble Kaitlyn Rose Thomas ◊◊◊ Samuel B. Schmidt Roy Thomas ◊◊ Xavier Schoeneman Holly Grace Thompson ◊◊◊ Madison Michelle Schott ◊ Olivia Lee Thompson Brianna R. Schuessler ◊ Sadie Grace Thornton Grace Scofield ◊◊◊ Kristina Tolkacheva ◊◊◊ Lucy Jene Shell ◊ Neveah Jean Tom ◊ Kayla Shirey ◊◊◊ Vinny V. Tran Aubrey Sirmans Jorman Sadir Trochez Aquino Bailey Breanne Slay Kaitlyn Marie Tucker ◊ Abigail Carlotta Smith ◊◊ Michaya Turner Addison Elizabeth Smith ◊◊ Miracle Eleria Valencia ◊ Faith Smith Giana R. Valente Isabela Smith Kathy Jazmin Vasquez-Reyes Isabella Grace Smith Alivia Kaydence Vaughan ◊◊ Savannah Nichole Smith ◊◊ Brooklynne A. Velez ◊ Erin Meghan Snell Jacob Tyler Walden Jackson Sparks ◊ John Alexander Walsh Heleena Suzzanne Stamaris Esther Ivette Watkins ◊◊◊ Chelsea Stieren ◊ Evdokia Watkins ◊◊ Savannah Stockman Sara Watson ◊ Gracie Lynn St.Onge ◊

Jonathan Tyler Watters Caleb Thomas Lee Wayer ◊◊◊ Allison Paige Weeks ◊ Mason Chandler Wells Alabama Addison-Leigh Weninegar ◊ Olivia Faith White ◊ Reese Olivia Whitehead ◊ Ciara Juliette Whitt Lauren Charlie Widman ◊◊ Benjamin M. Williams Abryanna C. Wilson Julia Kathryn Wilson ◊◊ Lucy Wright ◊◊◊ Zoelie A. Wright Evan Yurack ◊◊◊ Jonathon Zudell ◊

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Diana Baran-Ralbovsky ◊◊◊ Rachelle Bieser ◊◊◊ Terra Franklin ◊◊◊ Ashley Karel Hamm Sohnian Roselea Henderson ◊ Rachel Knepp ◊◊◊ Meghan Lucas

Talor Meigs Thuymi Nguyen Jenifer Diana Querns ◊ Inna Reale Ellen Riggs Ariadne Ruiz Cicilia ◊◊◊ Shante Solomon ◊◊

Cristina S. Timmons ◊ Michelle Tolentino ◊

*Honors **High Honors ***Highest Honors ◊ Cum Laude ◊◊ Magna Cum Laude ◊◊◊ Summa Cum Laude

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Bachelor of Science in Education Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Kelley J. Alexander ◊ Kimberly Nicole Corbett Vivian Gabrielle Crosby ◊◊◊ Alyssa Renee Dupree-Moore ◊ Neva Anne Garcia ◊ Anna Beth Harrington ◊ Aliandra Lee Lopez Allison Marie Lowery Kaylee Brooke Walsingham ◊◊ Gracie Michelle Wood ◊◊

Annabelle G. Adkinson ◊ Melissa A. Allen Abigail Dessa Bennett ◊ Mackenzie Jo Campbell ◊ Kaylin E. Early ◊◊ Baillie Lynn Gouthro Kaylee Leann Hutchison ◊ Maya Lancaster Jeyna Lee Spencer M. Mandley ◊◊

Destahnee Marchelle Quimby ◊◊ Heather Wilson Rivera ◊◊ Payton Grace Smith ◊ Annabelle Smith-Kaelble

Bachelor of Applied Science Management & Supervision Alexandra Basenspiler Corinne Nicole Byron Sabrina Cerisola ◊◊◊ Julian Taylor Chesser ◊◊ Kristen Corbett ◊ Colby Evan Detwiler Shane Sebastian Dohrer Miranda Edgar Christian Eichorst Beatriz Girard ◊ Tristin Nicole Grzyboski Jasmine Shermartha Hill Christon Johns Courtney Lynn Klinger ◊ Bryanna Yamilet Mack ◊ Brittani Merritt Abigayle Rose Mohr ◊

Project Management Harapriya Paul ◊◊ Kristy M. Salter ◊◊ David Ray Small ◊ James Hai Vu Wilma Dianne Welch Kenneth Kristian Winn

Alexandra Basenspiler Stefanie Basile ◊ Cynthia Carter ◊◊ Shannon Leigh Cassinelli ◊ Kaiden Marothy Cheeseman ◊◊ Kevin Dowel Clark Sonklin Catherine Craghead Leonela Melchiori Douds ◊◊◊ Awilda Dunning Asa Fayne Jacob Nathaniel Jackson Ryan Lee Kilian ◊◊ Jonathan Young Linn Kemoy Kamar McIntyre Autumn Michelle Nicewander Abdiel Onge Alvarado-Pabon Brandelynn L. Ryles-Waller ◊ Efrosynni P. Wells Nathaniel Collin Willard Ty Trieg Williams

*Honors **High Honors ***Highest Honors ◊ Cum Laude ◊◊ Magna Cum Laude ◊◊◊ Summa Cum Laude

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Pledges

National Association for the Education of Young Children Statement of Commitment Led by Brittany Wyatt, Director of Teacher Education “As an individual who works with young children, I commit myself to furthering the values of early childhood education as they are reflected in the ideals and principles of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. To the best of my ability, I will… ◊ Respect colleagues in early childhood care and education and support them in maintaining the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. ◊ Serve as an advocate for children, their families, and their teachers in community and society. ◊ Stay informed of and maintain high standards of professional conduct. ◊ Engage in an ongoing process of self-reflection, realizing that personal characteristics, biases, and beliefs have an impact on children and families. ◊ Be open to new ideas and be willing to learn from the suggestions of others. ◊ Continue to learn, grow, and contribute as a professional. ◊ Honor the ideals and principles of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.”

Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida Led by Brittany Wyatt, Director of Teacher Education “I will value the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurturing of democratic citizenship. Essential to the achievement of these standards are the freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal opportunity for all.

My primary professional concern will always be for the student and for the development of the student’s potential. I will therefore strive for professional growth and will seek to exercise the best professional judgment and integrity.

I will maintain an awareness of the importance of maintaining the respect and confidence of one’s colleagues, of students, of parents, and other members of the community. I will strive to achieve and sustain the highest degree of ethical conduct.”

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Nursing Pledge

Pledges

(Based on the original Florence Nightingale pledge)

Led by Dr. Tanya Beauregard, Director of Nursing “In the full knowledge of the obligations I am undertaking, I promise to care for the sick with all of the skill and understanding I possess, without regard to race, creed, color, politics, or social status.

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 ethics applied to nursing and to uphold the integrity of the nurse.”

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