Conferring of Certificates - English for Speakers of Other Languages
Ben Kaufmann, Dean of Academic Foundation & Student Success
Dr. Marshall Mease Roache, OCCC President • Debbie Kilduff, OCCC Board Chair
Conferring of Degrees and Certificates
Dr Marshall Mease Roache, OCCC President • Debbie Kilduff, OCCC Board Chair
Closing Remarks
Dr Marshall Mease Roache, OCCC President
Recessional
Please stand as students and faculty exit the auditorium
Reception to Follow in the Lobby
Please join us for cookies & congratulations
HonorYourGraduate
While You’re Enjoying this Evening, Take a Moment to Donate to the Foundation
Many of the graduates crossing the stage tonight were supported in their OCCC studies by scholarships provided by the OCCC Foundation, a 501(c)3 devoted to making higher education – and rewarding careers –available to Lincoln County residents, regardless of their means.
Tonight, we ask you to celebrate the donors who made these scholarships possible, and pass it on to the students who will follow in your graduate’s footsteps.
Your donation of any amount – $5, $10, $500, or anything in-between – will ensure the next class of OCCC Sharks has the same opportunity to succeed as did this year ’ s Graduating Class.
oregoncoast.edu/occc-foundation-donations
Oregon Coast Community College acknowledges that we reside within the ancestral homelands of the Yaquina (Yaqo’n) and Alsea (Wusi’n) Tribes, who agreed to cede their lands to the U S by treaty in 1855 Much of their homelands, as well as parts of Siletz, Salmon River, Nestucca Bands of Tillamook, and Siuslaw territories, were established as The Siletz Reservation for the many western Oregon Tribes to move into in accordance with treaty agreements and federal policy. However, these treaties were repeatedly violated, and those lands were forcibly taken from them piece by piece, mostly without compensation
Today, those tribal descendants are represented by The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians We are honored for the opportunity to teach, learn, and work on their ancestral lands We also recognize and appreciate the ongoing contributions they make to the community, Oregon Coast Community College, and the world
LandAcknowledgement AcademicRegalia
The custom of recognizing scholastic accomplishment through distinctive dress and ceremony began in the Middle Ages and has been adopted by academic institutions throughout the world. American academic regalia developed from English traditions originating at Cambridge and Oxford and has been in continuous use in the United States since Colonial times
The faculty member with the longest tenure at OCCC is designated as the Faculty Marshal The Faculty Marshal carries the College gonfalon, or heraldic banner, as they lead the procession of graduates The colorful hoods worn by master’s and doctoral graduates represent the specific degree earned and the degree-granting institution. In addition, the variety of regalia in the faculty procession arises from each university having its own distinguishing customs
Members of Phi Theta Kappa, the community college honor society, wear blue and gold honor cords, along with a gold stole and tassel, to signify their achievement of a 3 5 or above grade point average Highest honors go to those who have achieved 3 75 or above and is signified by the white cord The white and blue or purple, teal, and gold cord is given to members of the Student Nurses Organization. A rainbow tassel is worn by members of the Gender Sexuality Alliance to acknowledge and celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community Leadership of OCCC’s Associated Student Government wear light blue honor stoles Veterans of the U S Armed Forces wear a red, white, and blue cord honoring their service to our country. The medal worn by one graduate this year signifies their selection as a member of the All-Oregon Community College Academic Team
Jared Adams
Ruby Bartleson
Hayley Bostwick
Anthony Brooks
Molly Ewen
GED Completers
Danielle Kittel
Claudia Viveros Molina
Charles Read
Brianna Rutledge
Valerie Sikazwe
Akneesha Silva
Kaylee Somers
Miranda Stewart
Jacob Teach
Zack Teach
English for Speakers of Other Languages Completers
Ruby Lopez
Rosa Perez
Andres Cristobal
Petranila Tay
Amadou Sow
Ines Gonzalez Castelan
Ines Miranda
Martina Ramirez
Jose Alcantar Granados
Maria Alcantar
Virginia Santos
Andrew Applegate
Sheila Aviles
Karen Bonelli
Joni Briney
Gina Brown
Jeanette Campagna
James Craig
Corey Cunningham
Avalyn Demaris
Deanna Dickey
Karen Folgarelli
Jordanna Glaze
Emilia Leon Rodriguez
Miguel Gaspar Ponce
Tatiana Vincente-Blas
Florentina Marquez Hernandez
Gilberto Manuel
Tatiana Wong
Marvin Gomez Lopez
Marcos Claudio Cid Jimenez
Elia Martinez
Alejandra Lira
Pricila E Ardila
Ana Sebastian Matias
Xiu Q Chen
Herlinda Monica Calmo
Eloy Merino
Angela Gober
Maribel Cornejo
Adolfo Zacarias Zacarias
Imelda Mendoza
Emilia Galicia
Agustin Maldonado
Diego Mendoza Enriquez
Small Business Management Program
Joy Gregory
Breanna Henderson
Maria Hoffman
Katie Holton
Michelle Horsey
Shawn Horsey
Gear Ishmal
Emily Kauffman
Katy Lee
Aaron Linfoot
Mayra Lopez
Sunny McCall
Beth McKnight
Trystan McNeely
Jeff McPherson
Ivy Medow
Isaiah Miller
Scott Mundale
Alexandra Patron
Natalie Raymond
Spencer Rhodes
Corrie Riley
Peighton Riley
Ilene Samowitz
Solomon Shubin
Matthew Smith
Michael Stout
Lydia Subialdea
Shirley Vaughn
Robert Vincent
Patty Walker
David Weiss
Ashley Williamson
Mary Wiorek
Amber Wishoff-Martin
Micah Wood
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Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
Madison Nicole Berry
Quin Rose Blomstrom
Hadessah Mae Bobeda§
Chloe Jaqueline Burke*†
Amanda S Cherryholmes*
Ethan Childs
Kiara I. Davis*†
Andreah Espinosa-Hughes*
Dagny Helen Freeman *
Selenia E. Harris†
Maya Dyani Heustis * Ashlee Johnson
Kortney Kurmins-Hahn*
Abby Jerah Locklear
Brenna Ann McAtee *
Carya Sage McDonough
Aaron M McKennon *
Rose LeeAnna McMaster *
Abbygale Ann Mode§
Austin Douglas Turner *
Anh Le Quynh Vo*§
Alysha M Williams
Keeley Kay Wright
Crystal R Wrobleski*
Associate of Science - Oregon Transfer Degree, Business
Brendan James Leahy*
Timothy Pettett
Associate of General Studies
Ethan Hunter Anderson
Leslie Albino Dejesus*
Samantha DeAnn Albright
Morgan Anton Folkers
Kayli Jones*
Hailey Mekemson
Shelby Lynne Naylor*
Kara Jonnie Norton
Laci Ann Winchester
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Jesus Eduardo Landa Perez
Associate of Applied Science - Aquarium Science
Adam R. El Dissi*
Associate of Science Transfer Degree - Computer Science
Derek Matthew Hansen
James Orton
Highest Academic Honors * Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society † Veteran ‡ High School Student §
TheGraduatingClassof2026
Certificate of Completion: Aquarium Science
Brooke Ann Belluomini
Thomas H. Bump
Alexandria Elise Cain*
Isabella Helene Chalmers
Brett Tyler Comsa
Christopher Crosbie-Villaseca
Indiana Elizabeth Ellis
March Haugsness*
Robert Hunter Lee*
Erin Valentine McCarn‡
James Wyatt Nguyen
Anna Noelle Reistad
Certificates of Completion:
Wire Feed Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Levels 1 & 2, Shipbuilding & Repair-Level 2
Hayden M Cahan
Victor A Lara
Jered Hayden†‡
Alex Rae Lemmon
Ryan F Pettyjohn
Benjamin Scott Uhlenkott*
Certificate of Completion: Early Childhood Education
Seven elected, non-paid Lincoln County residents comprise the OCCC Board of Education. Our success would not be possible without their dedication, leadership, and generosity of their time and talents The Board has primary authority for maintaining a constant focus on student success, overseeing the continued fiscal stability of the college, establishing policies governing the operation of the college, and hiring and supervising the college President Their charge is to serve the development of programs and services which they believe will best serve the people of Lincoln County Board members are elected by popular vote to represent one of seven geographic zones within the county. Members must be residents of the zone they serve and are elected to four-year terms Each year, the Board elects a Chair and Vice Chair.
Rich Emery • Zone 1
Patrick Alexander • Zone 2
Paul Schuytema, Vice-Chair • Zone 3
Bud Shoemake • Zone 4
Chris Chandler • Zone 5
Marion Mann • Zone 6
Debbie Kilduff, Chair • Zone 7
CollegeFoundationBoardofDirectors
The Mission of the Oregon Coast Community College Foundation is to advance educational opportunities at OCCC by raising funds for college needs and increasing public awareness of the College and its many benefits The Foundation fulfills its mission by securing private donations, applying for grants, holding special events and fundraisers, stewarding resources, and administering special programs, such as the OCCC Foundation Scholarship program The staff and faculty of the College are profoundly grateful for the service of the Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors
Billie Jo Smith, President • David Robinson, President-Elect • Sandi Williams, Secretary
David Bigelow, Treasurer • Patrick Alexander, Board of Education Liaison
Beatriz Botello • David Gomberg • Melony Heim • Linda Johnson
Alissa Lane-Keene • Bryan Miyagishima • Stephen Percy
OCCC President, Dr Marshall Mease Roache, Ex-Officio Board Member
Jeanette Campagna, Director of Advancement 8
Vision,Mission&Values
Vision
Shaping the Future Through Learning
Mission
At Oregon Coast Community College, we equip students for success by providing educational pathways and supports in response to the evolving needs of Lincoln County and beyond
Values
The Board of Education, administration, faculty, staff and students of Oregon Coast Community College commit to these values:
Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions and commit to transparent practices
Collaboration: We purposefully build partnerships to achieve common goals.
Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are committed to continuously improving the work we do
Inspiration: We show curiosity, illuminate new possibilities and ignite the joy of thinking well.
Integrity: We act with honesty and authenticity to foster a culture of ethics and respect that embodies our work and serves the community
Learning: We celebrate the lifelong process of developing valuable knowledge and skills.
Sustainability: We are responsible stewards of our financial, material, natural and human resources
Equity: We embrace diversity and address the inequities and barriers that prevent people from learning and working to their full potential.
ThankYou!
Thanks to the faculty, staff, and administrators of Oregon Coast Community College!
Academic Affairs • Student Affairs
Administrative Services • Office of Engagement
The OCCC Foundation
And, thanks to you, the Lincoln County community
Your support of OCCC’s students, faculty, and staff makes it possible for the College to do the work it does
AlumniAssociation
All OCCC graduates are automatically granted complimentary membership in the OCCC Alumni Association
Keep your classmates and the OCCC community up to date with your career, family, and community involvement activities
Visit our Alumni webpage to send these updates any time: oregoncoast.edu/alumni
Congratulations, Sharks!
Recording
Care to re-live a fond memory? View and share the recording of tonight’s Commencement Find a link to the recording at oregoncoast.edu/commencement
