2023 Commencement Program

welcome from

D r . A bner C hou Dear Parents, Students, and Friends Commencement does not merely celebrate a capstone of educational achievement but the commissioning of men and women into a world that desperately needs them.

Scripture reminds us that society progresses from bad to worse (2 Tim. 3:13), moral confusion is ever rampant (Rom. 1:18-32), the need for the light of Christ and the gospel are perpetually present (Eph. 5:14), and the demand for truth in the church is as high as ever (1 Tim. 3:15).

Graduation from The Master’s University marks those who not merely have competence in a variety of disciplines but who champion Christ in all things, subjecting every thought and all of life to the lordship of Christ and Scripture. This is the result of prayerful and sacrificial parents, a tireless faculty, dedicated staff, and a campus community that has not only worked to invest the truth in the next generation but to give one another their own lives (cf. 1 Thess. 2:8). All of this is a result of our faithful God who saved us by the death and resurrection of His Son, called us with the highest calling, brought us together, and has provided for us every single day of our existence.

The moment of graduation reflects the masterpiece of His faithfulness. May we remember these truths as we send out another generation to champion Christ and Scripture. This world may have tribulation, but Christ has overcome the world (John 16:33) and has sent us out to be those who witness to and worship Him (Acts 1:8; Heb. 13:13). May those graduating be men and women who continually offer praise to God and confess the name of Christ in every area of life as they go forth (Heb. 13:15). On behalf of The Master’s University, thank you for joining us in celebrating His sovereign goodness.

DR. ABNER CHOU President

with thanks from

T he M aster ’ s U niversity and the B oard of D irectors The faculty of The Master’s University considers it a great privilege and responsibility to teach at this institution. One of the most important aspects of that privilege is the extraordinary collegiality enjoyed by the faculty. Faculty members at The Master’s University are friends and partners in a mission, not competitors. As a consequence of this unusual relationship, the retirement of such a colleague leaves a notable void.

Successive faculty members take up the academic mantle and add their own personality, but each departing colleague leaves something distinctive that can never quite be replaced. Each retiree will be missed.

The board of directors, administration, and faculty of The Master’s University wish to express appreciation to these fellow educators for their investment in the lives of hundreds of students and thankfulness to the Lord Jesus Christ for their contributions to His kingdom.

DR. JOSEPH FRANCIS Years of Service: 2002 - 2023 School of Science, Mathematics, Technology & Health

DR. ROSS ANDERSON Years of Service: 1998 - 2023 School of Science, Mathematics, Technology & Health

DR. RUTA BLOOMFIELD Years of Service: 1997 - 2023 Paul T. Plew School of Music

with thanks from

T he M aster ’ s U niversity and the B oard of D irectors During TMU’s long and storied history, God has faithfully provided men and women who arrive at a strategic time to meet a strategic need. Among them are two outstanding members of our board who provided many years of wise counsel, leadership, earned expertise, and resources for us to continue in our shared mission to invest in the lives of our students.

We wish to honor these men.

BRAD WETHERALL Years of Service: 2015 - 2021 Known for his magnanimous nature, Mr. Wetherall was instrumental in helping The Master’s University maintain financial integrity during challenging times through his insight earned by years of experience in the banking industry. In like manner, his generosity in time and commitment to TMU’s mission also expressed itself in leading the Development Office and initiating and overseeing the annual TMU golf tournaments.

DAVID WISMER Years of Service: 1993 - 2023 Dr. Wismer believes strongly in the importance of Christian higher education. And in his service to The Master’s University, he has been influential in capital campaigns, the recruitment of faculty, and as chair of the board’s committee for academics. This belief is especially highlighted in his love and support for our students through generous scholarships, including future educators in the Pearl C. Shaffer School of Education.

96 th A nnual C ommencement S ervice MAY 5, 2023

DR. ABNER CHOU, PRESIDING

PROCESSIONAL MARCH

Pomp and Circumstance, No 1 • Elgar The Master’s University String Ensemble

WELCOME

Dr. Mitch Hopewell

INVOCATION

Brad Armstrong

CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Led by Dr. Don Hedges • Prof. Ben Mason, Accompanist The Master’s University String Ensemble SPECIAL MUSIC

How Great Thou Art • arr. Dan Forrest Led by Dr. Paul Plew The Master’s University Chorale and String Ensemble

PRESIDENTIAL CHARGE

Dr. Abner Chou

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

Dr. Grant Horner

CONFERRING OF DEGREES

Dr. Mitch Hopewell

PRESENTATION of GRADUATING CLASS OF 2023

Dr. Abner Chou

PRAYER OF BENEDICTION CLOSING REMARKS RECESSIONAL MARCH

Dr. Mitch Hopewell Prof. Ben Mason, Keyboardist

P latform P arty DR. ABNER CHOU President

BRAD ARMSTRONG Chairman, Board of Directors

DR. GRANT HORNER Professor of English, Renaissance, and Reformation

DR. MITCH HOPEWELL Provost and Dean, School of Online Education

DR. THOMAS HALSTEAD Dean, School of Biblical Studies

DR. JOHN BECK Dean, School of Business & Communication

DR. JORDAN MORTON Dean, Pearl C. Schaffer School of Education

DR. GREGG FRAZER Dean, John P. Stead School of Humanities

DR. DON HEDGES Dean, Paul T. Plew School of Music

DR. JOSEPH FRANCIS Dean, School of Science, Mathematics, Technology & Health

C ongregational H ymn Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father There is no shadow of turning with Thee Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be Great is Thy faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness Morning by morning new mercies I see All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me Summer and winter and springtime and harvest Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love Great is Thy faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness Morning by morning new mercies I see All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow Blessings all mine with 10,000 beside Great is Thy faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness Morning by morning new mercies I see All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me

DR. THOMAS HALSTEAD Dean, School of Biblical Studies Professor of New Testament and Greek B.S., M.S., California State University, Northridge M.Div., Talbot Theological Seminary Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University Joined TMU in 1985

For about 38 years I have been the academic chair (and now dean) of the School of Biblical Studies. It has been a distinct privilege to oversee this school. In our undergraduate department, we have six different emphases ranging from languages and theology to biblical counseling, global studies, and Christian education. We also have graduate programs in biblical studies and biblical counseling. Over the years, our school has seen more than 35 graduating classes with approximately 1,600 Bible undergraduates, plus hundreds of MABC and MABS graduates, walking across the stage to receive their diplomas. There have been some exceptional students in these graduating classes who have gone on to become pastors, biblical counselors, Christian educators, missionaries, and even a university president (Abner Chou). This year is no exception; we have some terrific students who will make a significant impact in the world for Christ. We are excited to see what God will do with these new graduates. May our Lord richly bless you all.

M aster of A rts in B iblical C ounseling BLAKE ADKINS

DAVID M. PEDERSON

Cottonwood, CA

White Bear Lake, MN

MARK BASSETT •••

JOE PETRONE ••

MAGGIE BOGGAN ••

ADAM J. SANCHEZ

DONALD CARR

ROBERT SIDLO

DANIEL CASTAÑEDA

TRACI ELLEN SIMANDLE

DORIS CHUNG •••

MARIANA VERA STOUFFER

JUSTIN TANNER DAUGHERTY

YAWEN TIAN

WAYNE FRANK D e VILLIERS

JENNIFER LOUISE TRIPP

JULIE MARIE D e VORE

TIMOTHY JOHN VAN WINGERDEN

LAN DONG

CRISTINA VILLALBA CISNEROS

JENNIFER GLADDEN DRAKE •••

BRIAN DONALD WIPPERMANN

HANNAH MARIE FULLER

CHUNXIN ZHANG

Pasadena, CA

San Clemente, CA

Bothell, WA

Pismo Beach, CA

Granada Hills, CA

Roseburg, OR

Visalia, CA

Camarillo, CA

Bellevue, WA

Alexandria, VA

Girard, PA

Soldotna, AK

Littlerock, CA

Qingdao, China

San Antonio, TX Wakeman, OH

Dallas, TX

Quito, Ecuador

Benton, AZ

Ketchum, ID

Newcastle, CA

Clifton Park, NY

KYLE JENISON Montgomery, TX

CHRISTOPHER KOGA Torrance, CA

SARAH ELIZABETH LOWERY ••• Oceanside, CA

TITO D e SIQUEIRA LYRO Tacoma, WA

MARAN ADELE M c LEOD Los Angeles, CA

GRADUATED IN:

• SPRING 2022

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

* CUM LAUDE

^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

M aster of A rts in B iblical S tudies JAMES D. AUSTIN

MATTHEW JOSEPH TURKINGTON

MATTHEW AUXT •••

DONALD RAY WENTWORTH ••

Bell Gardens, CA

Nowalk, IA

Westminster, MD

Olympia, WA

JOHN ROBERT AZAM Andrews, TX

EVAN MATTHEW BANKS San Clemente, CA

RICHARD JOEL BAUTISTA Camarillo, CA

BREAUNA ALEXI BOYD Lancaster, CA

JACLYN NICOLE CLEEK Salida, CA

CHRISTOPHER COPLEY Novelty, OH

JOSE LUIS CORTINA Miami, FL

CHRISTIAN KENZO HEDLAND Torrance, CA

AKANI SIMON CASEY HLUNGWANE ••• Faerie Glen, South Africa

ANDREW H. HOPKINS Castro Valley, CA

JEFF J. KATT

Rio Rancho, NM

KEN KISTLER ••• Santa Clarita, CA

JOSHUA NELSON Bozeman, MT

MARC ORTIZ Castaic, CA

SONYA PARHAM Upper Falls, MD

GRADUATED IN:

• SPRING 2022

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

* CUM LAUDE

^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

B achelor ’ s D egree BLANCA ARCELY AGUILA •••

ELDA STEPHANIE CANTRELL

RILEY JAMES ALLEN

JUSTIN T. CLAUSEN

JARED BAILEY •••

GRACE ESTHER CRENSHAW

ELIZABETH BAIRD

JOHN RAY DENLER

JONATHAN G. BALENTINE

WILL STEPHEN DIETERICH

ISAAC B. D. BATES •••

ELI CALEB ECKMAN •••

JAMES PHILIP BENEDICT •••

AMANDA ESQUEDA

ETHAN BOEKER

MITCHELL FELICIANO

BETHANY BOLEN

LAURA ELIZABETH FIZELL

ELIZABETH BRADLEY

ZACH GAREY

CHRISTOPHER BUCZINSKI •••

CAMRYN GELFO •••

JANET ROSE CANEPA

GRACE JEANNETTE GREENE

Canyon Country, CA B.A., Christian Ministries**

Bakersfield, CA B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Languages Manassas, VA B.A., Biblical Studies*

Marina, CA B.A., Biblical Studies

Rough and Ready, CA B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Counseling**

Kingsville, TX B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Counseling** San Gabriel, CA B.A., Biblical Studies**

Jonesborough, IL B.A., Biblical Counseling

Pekin, IL B.A., Biblical Counseling Fort Worth, TX B.A., Biblical Studies**

Butler, PA B.A., Biblical Studies***

Cortez, CO B.A., Biblical Studies*** Acton, CA B.A., Biblical Studies*

San Fernando, CA B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Counseling Merrillville, IN B.A., Biblical Studies***

Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Biblical Studies***

Saint Petersburg, FL B.A., Biblical Studies**

Mount Shasta, CA B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Counseling*** Castaic, CA B.A., Christian Ministries

Allentown, PA B.A., Biblical Studies: Theology

GRADUATED IN:

Guadalajara, Mexico B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Counseling

Boise, ID B.A., Biblical Studies** Sun Valley, CA B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Counseling Laurel, MD B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Counseling

• SPRING 2022

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

* CUM LAUDE

^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

B achelor ’ s D egree KARINA GRIJALVA •••

COALTON CLARK PATTERSON

ELIZABETH ANNE HAWKES

CLAIRE BAYLIE SUE PAYNE

Granada Hills, CA B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Counseling* Fresno, CA B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Counseling**

MICHAEL JOSEPH HILL

Piedmont, OK B.A., Biblical Counseling**

Sequim, WA B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Counseling**

EZEKIEL MATTHEW PERRY

Downey, CA B.A., Biblical Studies

Cortez, CO B.A., Biblical Studies**

M a KENZIE KNOTTS

MARIA PRITCHARD •••

KAEDON BRYANT LUCAS ••

ANGEL DANIEL PUPPO ••

LUKE STEPHEN MAYCUMBER

JOSEPH MICHAEL PURTELL

LYDIA GRACE MAYER

JOSEPH EMMANUEL ROLDAN ••

JOSHUA JAMES M c CONNELL

ROMAN SAWARD •••

CALEB EINAR MILLER

KATELYN SCHOENEKASE

JACOB MILLER

ISABELLE GRACE SCHWEITZER ••

JOHNSON MUBIRU

MICAH PHILIP SMITH •••

ALYSSA NACHFOERG •••

KEILAH SOMMER

Huntsville, AL B.A., Biblical Counseling**

Marrietta, GA B.A., Biblical Studies: Theology***

Chowchilla, CA B.A., Biblical Studies

Flagstaff, AZ B.A., Biblical Studies: Theology* Bakersfield, CA B.A., Biblical Studies***

Yorba Linda, CA B.A., Biblical Counseling Covina, CA B.A., Biblical Studies*

Rugby, England B.A., Biblical Studies: Theology Albert Lea, MN B.A., Christian Ministries***

San Diego, CA B.A., Christian Ministries* Parker, TX B.A., Biblical Studies

Carriere, MS B.A., Biblical Studies: Theology

Christoval, TX B.A., Biblical Studies***

Uganda B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Languages* Canyon Country, CA B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Counseling

GRADUATED IN:

Miami, FL B.A., Biblical Studies

• SPRING 2022

Adrian, MN B.A., Biblical Studies

Seattle, WA B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Counseling***

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

* CUM LAUDE

^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

B achelor ’ s D egree STEPHEN JOEL STRIPLING ••• Stockbridge, GA B.A., Biblical Studies

TAYLOR ALEXA SWANTEK •••

Genoa, NE B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Counseling

JOEL TIMOTHY SWARTZ Bakersfield, CA B.A., Biblical Studies***

ASHLEY CAMILLA VARGAS Stevinson, CA B.A., Christian Ministries

JUANITA VELEZ SANIN Medellin, Colombia B.A., Biblical Studies***

TYLER WEGER

Virginia Beach, VA B.A., Biblical Studies**

CHLOE M. WELDON ••• Centerville, TX B.A., Biblical Counseling**

BRENDEN WENTWORTH Rancho Cordova, CA B.A., Biblical Studies: Theology

SEQUOIA WILCOX

Bakersfield, CA B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Counseling***

RYAN M. WILLIAMS

Newfane, NY B.A., Christian Ministries

SANTIAGO ZAPATA MONCADA Somerset, NJ B.A., Biblical Studies

GRADUATED IN:

• SPRING 2022

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

* CUM LAUDE

^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

DR. JOHN BECK Dean, School of Business & Communication Associate Professor of Communication and Business B.S., Ohio University M.A., University of Southern California Ed.D., University of Southern California Joined TMU in 2008

Serving as dean of the School of Business & Communication affords me the privilege of seeing God at work through our world-class faculty and administration. Our departments grant degrees in business administration, marketing media, communication, sport management, and entrepreneurship. These pre-professional programs equip marketplace ministers to proclaim Christ through unquestioned professional excellence. Our goals are to impart a biblical mindset, develop the relational skills of gospel ambassadors, and empower leaders who reflect Christ in their lives and ministries.

M aster of B usiness A dministration ALEXIS ACOSTA Denton, TX

LANA CHEA Tustin, CA

AYLIN FERNANDEZ Los Angeles, CA

ANTHONY MARCO GHIORSO Meridian, ID

VANESSA LYNN HAYNES •• Maple Ridge, BC Canada

JOHN AUSTIN HOGG Baton Rouge, LA

TYLER DUSTIN KERT ••• Cashmere, WA

KATE LAWRENCE •• Scottsdale, AZ

MASON MADALINSKI Newhall, CA

OLIVIA M c GEE Bakersfield, CA

JOHNNY M c WILLIAMS JR. San Marcos, CA

BRETT NORKUS Simi Valley, CA

JORDAN KYLE STARR San Diego, CA

CHRISTIAN RILEY SWEAZIE Stirling, VA

BRANDON JOSEPH TAYLOR ••• Pepperell, MA

GRADUATED IN:

• SPRING 2022

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

* CUM LAUDE

^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

B achelor ’ s D egree AMANDA MARIE ABIDIN

ASHLEY KAREN BUSENITZ

LULU MARIE-ELIZABETH ANTARIKSA

ARIANA CAMPOS L e FORT •••

Canyon Country, CA B.A., Marketing Media**

Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Marketing Media** Pico Rivera, CA B.A., Communication: Cinema & Digital Arts**

Valencia, CA B.S., Business Administration: Management***

JOSHUA CARRINGTON JR.

RACHEL ARNESON

Colorado Springs, CO B.S., Business Administration: Marketing

Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Marketing Media***

WILLIAM CAYLOR •••

GRACE ATKINSON

Parker, CO B.A., Communication

Manila, Philippines B.A., Communication: Cinema & Digital Arts***

JOSHUA CERVANTES

STEVEN BARRERA

Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Communication: Journalism

BRANDON ROBERT BOTDORF

Thousand Oaks, CA B.S., Business Administration: Management

MITCHELL DENNIS BRILEY

Chino Hills, CA B.S., Business Administration: Finance

CHANDLER ELISE BROWN ••• Granada Hills, CA B.A., Communication: Creative Writing & Publishing*

DANIEL ROBIN WAI SUM CHOW

Rugby, United Kingdom B.S., Business Administration: Finance***

NATALIE G. COLLINS

Merced, CA B.S., Business Administration: Management

HENRY COOK

Burbank, CA B.S., Business Administration: Marketing

EVA SUSAN CRAW

Bakersfield, CA B.A., Communication Studies

SAVANNA GRACE BROWN San Jose, CA B.S., Business Administration: Public Relations*

JACK STEPHEN D e MAYO

Lee's Summit, MO B.S., Business Administration: Marketing*

RYLIE ANN BURGETT

JACK THOMAS DUDECK •••

Morgan Hill, CA B.A., Communication Studies***

Fargo, ND B.S., Business Administration: Finance

NATALIE BURKS

RUBY DUNCAN

Kalaheo, HI B.A., Marketing Media*

GRADUATED IN:

Santa Clarita, CA B.S., Business Administration: Finance & Marketing

Newhall, CA B.S., Business Administration: Finance • SPRING 2022

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

* CUM LAUDE

^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

B achelor ’ s D egree ZACHARIAH EHLEN •••

MARIAH KRISTAL HILDEBRANDT

JARED ENGLISH

TREVOR STERLING HOFF

MATTHEW KENNETH EVANS

CHLOE BEA JOHNSON

RYAN CHRISTOPHER FOOKS

BRINT ETHAN DAVID LAUBACH

Santa Clarita, CA B.S., Business Administration: Finance & Management

Three Hills, Canada B.S., Business Administration: Management***

Manteca, CA B.S., Business Administration: Accounting Maple Valley, WA B.A., Sport Management Bakersfield, CA B.A., Marketing Media

SCOTT FRENCH

Santa Clarita, CA B.S., Business Administration: Management Camarillo, CA B.S., Business Administration: Finance*** Palmdale, CA B.S., Business Administration: Finance & Management**

BEKAH ABIGAIL LEMUS

Redlands, CA B.A., Marketing Media

Los Angeles, CA B.S., Business Administration: Management

ADRIEL GARCIA SADLER

North Vancouver, BC Canada B.S., Business Administration: Management B.A., Entrepreneurship

ABBY LINN

BENJAMIN TODD GIESBRECHT

GAVIN MICAH LLOYD •••

BROOKE ASHTON GUNNING

COURTNEY LOTZ

Oberlin, OH B.S., Business Administration: Management Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Communication: Speech Communication

JAMES PHILIP HAMORY ••• Lancaster, CA B.S., Business Administration: Accounting***

VANESSA LYNN HAYNES ••• Maple Ridge, BC Canada B.S., Business Administration: Accounting & Finance

Gilbert, AZ B.S., Business Administration: Marketing Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Marketing Media

COLTON LOW

Federal Way, WA B.S., Business Administration: Accounting & Finance***

ANDREW M ac ARTHUR

Newhall, CA B.S., Business Administration: Finance

RYAN JOSEPH MARTIN

JEFFREY HEIMEL •••

Great Falls, MT B.S., Business Administration: Management*

GRADUATED IN:

Mariposa, CA B.A., Marketing Media

• SPRING 2022

Simi Valley, CA B.A., Marketing Media

CHRISTOPHER A. M c KEE

San Juan Capistrano, CA B.S., Business Administration: Management •• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

* CUM LAUDE

^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

B achelor ’ s D egree MELANIE MEDINA

GRACE M. PRECIADO

ISAAC METHUM

KAILEE PRICE

Pico Rivera, CA B.S., Business Administration: Finance & Management

Lake View Terrace, CA B.A., Communication: Cinema & Digital Arts*

Santa Rosa, CA B.S., Business Administration: Accounting***

Caldwell, ID B.A., Marketing Media**

LUKE SAMUEL RASTGUELENIAN •

JENNA LEIGH MILINICH

Valencia, CA B.S., Business Administration: Finance

Visalia, CA B.S., Business Administration: Marketing & Public Relations

TIMOTHY ALEX RITZ

RYAN MILLER

Mesa, AZ B.S., Business Administration: Marketing

HANNAH GRACE MITCHELL Venice, FL B.A., Entrepreneurship***

RIEZLE ANNE TUAZON RIVERA Laguna Niguel, CA B.A., Marketing Media

CAMERON ROBERTS

EZRA CECIL MOORE

Newhall, CA B.S., Business Administration: Marketing

ALEXYS NUNEZ

Fresno, CA B.A., Communication: Journalism**

REAGAN MAKOA PARKER

Chandler, AZ B.S., Business Administration: Finance

JOSIAH AARON PENBERTHY

Clovis, CA B.S., Business Administration: Marketing

ABIGAIL GRACE PERKINS Yucaipa, CA B.A., Communication**

Chandler, AZ B.S., Business Administration: Management

BRETT S. ROELOFFS Arroyo Grande, CA B.A., Entrepreneurship

AIDAN D. ROHDE •••

Templeton, CA B.S., Business Administration: Management*

DANIEL RUSH

Santa Clarita, CA B.S., Business Administration: Finance***

GURGEN SAHAKYAN Sun Valley, CA B.A., Communication**

RINA ABIGAIL SANTIAGO CASTELLANOS

NOEMY PORTILLO •••

Santa Barbara, CA B.S., Business Administration: International Business**

Panorama City, CA B.A., Communication: Cinema & Digital Arts*

GRADUATED IN:

Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Marketing Media

• SPRING 2022

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

* CUM LAUDE

^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

B achelor ’ s D egree TREVOR MACKENZIE SECOR

RACHEL UTAMA

LORIANA SHEAFFER

OLEKSANDR VAKULIN

MATEO SOLANO ZATARAIN

JOSHUA VARNELL

Santa Clarita, CA B.S., Business Administration: Accounting*** Mount Airy, NC B.A., Marketing Media

Palmdale, CA B.S., Business Administration: Accounting & Finance** Vallejo, CA B.A., Organizational Management

Guadalajara, Mexico B.S., Business Administration: International Business

CATALINA JO SONNENBURG Newhall, CA B.A., Communication Studies

Murrieta, CA B.A., Communication Studies

CADE WALKER

Tempe, AZ BA., Sport Management*

WILLIAM WATSON

CAMDEN JOSEPH SPECHT

San Ramon, CA B.S., Business Administration: Finance & International Business & Management*

Nashville, TN B.A., Communication: Creative Writing & Publishing**

CALEB JAMES WELCH

MARK RUSSELL SPENCER

Ventura, CA B.S., Business Administration: Management

CADEN STARR

San Diego, CA B.S., Business Administration: Finance**

DARIUS STOICA

Riverside, CA B.S., Business Administration: Management

SKYLAR GRACE SWANTEK

Westfield, IN B.S., Business Administration: Management

ADAM WHITNEY

Porterville, CA B.A., Communication: Cinema & Digital Arts

KASSIDY WILSON Kingsburg, CA B.A., Communication

DANIEL WRAGG

Genoa, NE B.A., Communication Studies**

Nokomis, FL B.S., Business Administration: Accounting & Finance & Management

GEORGE TYLER TADDIE IV

ISAAC D. WRAGG

JEREMIAH TURLEY

SARAH WRAGG

San Jose, CA B.A., Communication

Inglewood, CA B.S., Business Administration: Finance & Management

GRADUATED IN:

Tequesta, FL B.S., Business Administration: Management Venice, FL B.A., Marketing Media

• SPRING 2022

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

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^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

DR. JORDAN MORTON Dean, Pearl C. Schaffer School of Education Associate Professor of Education B.A., University of Oregon M.Ed., Grand Canyon University Ph.D., Walden University Joined TMU in 2013

I am privileged to serve as dean of the Pearl C. Schaffer School of Education. With two bachelor’s degree programs in liberal studies, two post-bachelor teaching credential programs, and (in partnership with the School of Online Learning) an online master’s degree program, our school is well-suited to carry out our mission “to equip and empower effective educators.” Our graduates are in demand, recruited to carry out their calling to serve students and families in public, charter and private schools locally, in other states, and around the world. We are so excited to see where the Lord calls this class of graduates and how He will use them to build His kingdom. Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

M aster of E ducation EVAN D e 'SHAWN JENKINS •• Los Angeles, CA

HANNAH JOY LAUBACH Palmdale, CA

CLARIZE MALONEY •• Pretoria, South Africa

GRADUATED IN:

• SPRING 2022

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

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^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

B achelor ’ s D egree GRACE COLLINS

REBEKAH ELIZABETH SILLS

FAITH A. ELLMS

JESSICA SWENNING

RAQUEL GODINEZ •••

MAKENNA RILEY WALLACE

TYLER GRODELL

KATRINA JOY WILDEN

AMBER JIMENEZ

RUBY-LYNN ZHENG •••

Seattle, WA B.A., Liberal Studies

Riverdale, CA B.A., Liberal Studies: Teacher Education**

Tehachapi, CA B.A., Liberal Studies: Teacher Education*** Delano, CA B.A., Liberal Studies: Teacher Education* Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Liberal Studies

Kingsburg, CA B.A., Liberal Studies

Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Liberal Studies: Teacher Education** Mount Shasta, CA B.A., Liberal Studies: Teacher Education*

Moorpark, CA B.A., Liberal Studies**

Tehachapi, CA B.A., Liberal Studies: Teacher Education

BROOKE MEGAN MILAM

Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Liberal Studies: Teacher Education***

MICHAEL NACHFOERG ••• Austria B.A., Liberal Studies

JENNA NICOLE NOLL ••• Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Liberal Studies

KIMBERLY RAE PAGE

Victorville, CA B.A., Liberal Studies: Teacher Education***

JESSICA E. PENNINGTON Colleyville, TX B.A., Liberal Studies**

DELANEY TAYLOR PHILLIPS

Fresno, CA B.A., Liberal Studies: Teacher Education***

HANNAH GRACE RUDD

Redlands, CA B.A., Liberal Studies: Teacher Education

GRADUATED IN:

• SPRING 2022

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

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^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

DR. GREGG FRAZER Dean, John P. Stead School of Humanities Assistant Chair, Department of History & Political Studies Professor of History & Political Studies B.A., Los Angeles Baptist College M.A., California State University, Los Angeles Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University Joined TMU in 1988

The John P. Stead School of Humanities consists of five majors: English, history, political studies, classical liberal arts, and interdisciplinary studies. We strive to educate the whole person in human culture from a firmly biblical perspective to produce graduates who are knowledgeable, discerning, and equipped to make an impact in a wide range of careers. From St. Andrews and Duke to the University of Virginia and Harvard Law, our graduates have excelled in graduate schools. From editors to policy analysts, from professors to judges, from missionaries to financial advisers, from think tanks to human rights organizations, from the United States and Canada to Uganda and India, our graduates are making a difference. We are immensely proud of the work this evening’s graduates have done, and we have reason to believe that our graduates in this class will make similarly valuable contributions.

B achelor ’ s D egree ABBIGAIL ELIZABETH AGHISHIAN Duarte, CA B.A., English***

ALIA MARGARET AHTEN

RAYMOND A. MATIASHOWSKI ••• Juneau, AK B.A., Political Studies: American Politics & Political Theory

ALEXIS FAVY MENDOZA

Shadow Hills, CA B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies

Hacienda Heights, CA B.A., History: Education

WILLIAM AVERA

Fresno, CA B.A., Political Studies: Political Theory**

PATRICK BRAYMAN

Canyon Country, CA B.A., Political Studies: Constitutional Law

ALICIA RENEE CASTILLO

ALLIE MARIE METHUM

Santa Rosa, CA B.A., Political Studies: American Politics***

MELINDA GRACE MOLLOY Acton, CA B.A., Classical Liberal Arts

ALYSSA ANGELA V. RAMOS

Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies

NATHAN DOUGHERTY

Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Political Studies: Political Theory***

RYNN MICHELLE FOREMAN Boise, ID B.A., English***

Philippines B.A., Biblical Studies: Biblical Counseling B.A., Classical Liberal Arts**

ELLISON ROBERTS

Chandler, AZ B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies

MIKA CECILE SEGO San Diego, CA B.A., English***

D.R. GREENWOOD

Merced, CA B.A., Classical Liberal Arts

NOEMI SOLANO ZATARAIN

SIERRA FAITH GUTIERREZ Palmdale, CA B.A., English: Education*

Guadalajara, Mexico B.A., Classical Liberal Arts**

HANNAH NICOLE WEBER

ALFONSO JONAS HERNANDEZ Downey, CA B.A., Classical Liberal Arts

Wenatchee, WA B.A., Classical Liberal Arts***

TAGE HERRINGTON

Anthem, AZ B.A., History: Education**

JOSHUA DYLAN KOSINSKI

Monett, MO B.A., Political Studies: Constitutional Law***

GRADUATED IN:

• SPRING 2022

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

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^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

DR. DON HEDGES Dean, Paul T. Plew School of Music Professor of Music B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College M.M., Ph.D., Indiana University Joined TMU in 2022

The Paul T. Plew School of Music exists to glorify Christ through passionate pursuit of musical excellence. It is a distinct privilege to celebrate the achievements of our graduates, who embody this mission, and to pray with them about how God will use their gifts and experiences to advance His cause. The class of 2023 comprises the first students to graduate after the University renamed the school in honor of its founding dean — all of whom ascribe to Dr. Plew’s motto of prioritizing “faith, family, and craft.” The Paul T. Plew School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and offers both Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Arts degrees. Recent graduates are studying at prestigious music schools including the Eastman School of Music, Peabody Conservatory, the Academy of Vocal Arts, and the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Alumni serve with distinction around the world as composers and arrangers, professors and teachers (in schools and studios), worship and music pastors, conductors and ensemble members, arts administrators, missionaries and church planters, producers and editors, sound designers, and audio and post production engineers. Hearty congratulations to the Paul T. Plew School of Music graduating class of 2023!

B achelor ’ s D egree FAITH LEA BURNETT

Spearfish, SD B.M., Vocal Performance**

RACHEL ANN COLEMAN Mukilteo, WA B.A., Music: Music Production

SARAH MICHELLE FRIAS Tehachapi, CA B.M., Education**

GRACE KATHRYN GATES

Glendale, CA B.A., Music: Communication***

LAUREN ELIZABETH HOFFMAN Pasadena, CA B.M., Flute Performance***

MELANIE MACK

North Hollywood, CA B.A., Music: Music Production

BRITTANY ASHTON MIMS Ramona, CA B.A., Music: Biblical Studies

MICHAEL K. MUSELER

Middleburg, South Africa B.A., Music: Music Production

EVAN TIMOTHY ROY

Simi Valley, CA B.A., Audio Production & Communication**

KYRIEN OLIVIA JOY SHERIDAN Summerville, SC B.A., Music: Music Production

BENJAMIN TODD

Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Audio Production & Communication

LAINEY ELIZABETH WHITE Santa Clarita, CA B.M., Violin Performance

GRADUATED IN:

• SPRING 2022

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

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^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

DR. THOMAS (MITCH) HOPEWELL Provost & Chief Academic Officer Dean, School of Online Education B.A., The Master’s College M.Ed., Ed.D., Northern Arizona University Joined TMU in 2017

The Master’s University’s commitment to serving non-traditional learners began in the 1990s with the Degree Completion Program, which later became the Center for Professional Studies. In 2015 TMU began delivering fully online degrees and today offers eight graduate and undergraduate programs, taught primarily by full-time TMU faculty and rooted in the same scriptural worldview that grounds our traditional program. I have had the honor of serving as the dean of online education since 2017 and have the privilege of seeing adult learners grow in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives as they earn their undergraduate and graduate degrees through TMU Online. I am so thankful for what the Lord is doing in our students’ lives and for the opportunity to partner with them to advance their education, without compromise. Students who attend The Master's University through the School of Online Education are listed as graduates of their respective academic discipline.

DR. JOSEPH FRANCIS Dean, School of Science, Mathematics, Technology & Health Professor of Biological Science B.S., Michigan State University Ph.D., Wayne State University Joined TMU in 2002

I have the privilege of being dean of the School of Science, Mathematics, Technology & Health. We have celebrated over 50 years of science and math education at The Master’s University and our school includes four departments: mathematics, biological and physical sciences, kinesiology, and engineering and computer science. Our biology and physical science department prepares students for the health professions, environmental sciences, and geosciences, and we have physicians, dentists, veterinarians, nurses, geologists, paleontologists, pharmacists, data scientists, bioengineers, medical researchers, and national park rangers working and serving worldwide. Many students who graduate from our kinesiology program complete advanced degrees at prestigious universities and also work in the health fields, such as occupational and physical therapy and sports medicine.

Our math graduates have gone on to work in the engineering, data science, cryptography, and education fields, among many others. Graduates from our engineering and computer science department have obtained positions at Fortune 500 companies as systems engineers, analysts, computer scientists, and IT specialists. One thing is common among our graduates: a commitment to serving a creator God who displays His power in the things He has made (Romans 1). This truth provides a basis for all we do in the fields of math and science. I, along with our department chairs, look forward to seeing how our 2023 graduates will salt this world with God’s Word, love, and grace. Congratulations to the Class of 2023.

B achelor ’ s D egree GRACE VICTORIA BEATRICE ABENDROTH

Lancaster, MA B.S., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Pre-Physical Therapy

DAVIS BRADLEY BEAVERS

Visalia, CA B.S., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Pre-Physical Therapy

JORDAN BROCKMEYER

Lynden, WA B.S., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Pre-Physical Therapy***

OLIVIA GRACE BUCHAN ^

Thousand Oaks, CA B.S., Biological Sciences: Pre-Medicine**

KATHERINE CALDWELL

MARIE FAITH CONNERS

Ceres, CA B.A., Biological Sciences: Pre-Nursing**

CALEB J. DARLING

Lucerne Valley, CA B.S., Geoscience: Geology***

SAMUEL DAY •••

Dayton, TX B.S., Computer Science: Computing Systems

ANTHONY D e SANTIAGO •••

Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Exercise & Sport Science

JAYDEN DIETZEL

Lancaster, CA B.S., Computer Science: Information Systems

Las Vegas, NV B.A., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Exercise & Sport Science

DAVID KEITH DOUGLASS ^ •••

CAIHANNAH-JANE WONG CATABONA

ALEXANDRIA JOY DUNN ^

Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Exercise & Sport Science

NAOMI M. CHADWICK •••

Dry Ridge, KY B.S., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Pre-Physical Therapy***

EMILY KATHERINE CLARK

Puyallup, WA B.S., Biological Sciences: Pre-Medicine*** Placentia, CA B.S., Biological Sciences**

SAMANTHA SCHEA DYE ^

Farmington, NM B.S., Biological Sciences: Pre-Medicine**

KATE ELIZABETH GENTRY

Colorado Springs, CO B.A., Biological Sciences: Pre-Nursing

Bakersfield, CA B.S., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Pre-Physical Therapy**

DONOVAN HALE

MATTIE CLARK

OWEN CHRISTOPHER HANKINSON

Hickory, NC B.S., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Pre-Physical Therapy

CAROLINE N. CLAUSEN

Westfield, IN B.S., Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence

TATIANA CAROLINA HROMYK San Mateo, CA B.S., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Pre-Physical Therapy**

Marina, CA B.S., Geoscience: Geology***

GRADUATED IN:

Savannah, TX B.S., Computer Science: Computing Systems

• SPRING 2022

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

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^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

B achelor ’ s D egree CARMAN ELIZABETH HUNT

LUKE M. LEMONS ^

KEVIN IIYAMA

JONATHAN LENGKEY ^

Kitwe, Zambia B.A., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Exercise & Sport Science* Torrance, CA B.S., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Pre-Physical Therapy

JENNA IRWIN

Frazier Park, CA B.A., Biological Sciences: Natural History/Environmental Biology***

NAOMI JEZABEL JIMENEZ GUEVARA ^

Phoenix, AZ B.S., Geoscience: Environmental Science

JOANNA JOHNSON

Coimbatore, India B.S., Computer Science: Computing Systems B.A., Mathematics: Applied Mathematics***

GINGER GRACE KILEDJIAN

Santa Clarita, CA B.S., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Pre-Physical Therapy

JACOB KIM

Spokane, WA B.S., Biological Sciences: Pre-Dentistry**

LOGAN KAI LAMAR ^ Kingston, WA B.S., Biological Sciences: Pre-Allied Health***

Frederick, CO B.S., Biological Sciences: Cellular & Molecular, & Pre-Medicine*** Luebeck, Germany B.S., Biological Sciences: Pre-Medicine***

JACOB LEWIS

La Mirada, CA B.S., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Pre-Physical Therapy

ANIN MARYOUNAN

Porter Ranch, CA B.S., Biological Sciences: Pre-Medicine***

KIRSTEN ALEXIS MASKE

Southampton, Bermuda B.S., Biological Sciences: Pre-Medicine***

KALEIGH MOSS •••

Santa Clarita, CA B.A., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Teaching/Coaching

ARIANNA MUNOZ

Mount Laurel, NJ B.S., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Pre-Physical Therapy**

WILLIAM JOSEPH BAYLESS PAYNE Sequim, WA B.S., Biological Sciences: Cellular & Molecular, & Pre-Medicine***

THAI MILEISY PEREZ-RODAS ^

Denver, CO B.S., Biological Sciences: Pre-Medicine

Los Angeles, CA B.S., Biological Sciences: Cellular & Molecular, & Pre-Medicine & Pre-Nursing**

CHRISTOPHER LEE

OLIVIA ROSE PRETTYMAN

PRESTON J. LANGER

Los Angeles, CA B.S., Computer Science: Information Systems**

GRADUATED IN:

Hollister, CA B.A., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Teaching/Coaching***

• SPRING 2022

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

* CUM LAUDE

^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

B achelor ’ s D egree ELIZABETH GRACE RADMILOVICH ^ •••

ZOE MAE VONDOLOSKI •••

Irvine, CA B.S., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Pre-Physical Therapy***

MIKAYLA REYNA

Reedley, CA B.S., Biological Sciences: Pre-Nursing**

Owosso, MI B.S., Biological Sciences: Pre-Medicine***

SHELBY WILLIS

Pacifica, CA B.S., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Pre-Physical Therapy*

ANDREW DANE SALCIDO

Fullerton, CA B.S., Biological Sciences: Pre-Medicine

ZED ELLIOT SAYO

Mission Viejo, CA B.S., Biological Sciences: Pre-Medicine

NELSON GERALD SCHUTTE

Lenexa, KS B.S., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Pre-Physical Therapy**

MICAIAH SCOTT

Inglewood, CA B.A., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Exercise & Sport Science***

SOPHIE SOUTHERDEN

Oxford, United Kingdom B.S., Geoscience: Geology***

ZACHARY EVERETT SPUUR ^

Mount Angel, OR B.S., Biological Sciences: Pre-Nursing***

MATTHEW STRELTZOFF

Spokane, WA B.A., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Exercise & Sport Science

KARLI ALEXA STULTS

San Diego, CA B.A., Kinesiology & Physical Education: Exercise & Sport Science

NICOLAS REID VAN DUECK ^ Simi Valley, CA B.S., Geoscience: Geology**

GRADUATED IN:

• SPRING 2022

•• SUMMER 2022

••• FALL 2022

IN-PROGRESS GRADUATION HONORS: *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE

* CUM LAUDE

^ SIGMA ZETA NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS HONOR SOCIETY MEMBER

C aps , G owns , and H oods CAP S | The tassel is on the right prior to walking across the stage. The tassel is moved to the left to ceremonially reflect degree completion. Individuals holding a doctoral degree are identified by a gold tassel.

GOWNS | The faculty are wearing three different types of gowns according to the highest degree earned: bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate.

HONORS CORDS | Honors cords are awarded based on cumulative GPA at the end of Winterim.

Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude

Navy Cord and Gold Cord Gold Cord Navy Cord

HOODS | Hoods are used to distinguish the various levels of degrees, in particular master’s and doctorate degrees. The hood is lined with the academic color or colors of the school that conferred the highest degree. The velvet binding of the hood indicates the field of study to which the degree pertains. Some of the colors worn by faculty and graduate level students are: Scarlet

Biblical Studies, Biblical Counseling, and Christian Ministries

Drab

Business Administration, Organizational Management and Marketing Media

Crimson

Communication

White

English, History, and Liberal Studies

Gold

Computer Science, Mathematics, and Science

Pink

Music

Sage Green Kinesiology Light Blue

Education

PhD Blue

Political Studies

NOTICE: Names and information contained in this program are based on graduation contracts finalized as of April 1. Some individuals who have been included in this printed commencement program are in the process of completing the final requirements for their listed degree. Spring semester grades are not available at the time of program preparation nor are they able to be finalized by the time of the commencement ceremony. As a result, the appearance of a name in this program does not constitute graduation from The Master’s University. Also honors noted in the program may be different from honors noted on a student transcript or diploma after all coursework is completed, grades are turned in, and the degree is posted.