Spring 2016 Commencement Edition: Section B

THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016

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After all their hard work, a new beginning flourishes . . .

CONGRATS TO THE GRADUATING

HONORS LEGEND *Cum Laude

GRADUATE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Dr. John R. D. Stalvey, Dean

Masters Degree MASTER OF ARTS Anthropology Tamara J. Holman MASTER OF FINE ARTS Creative Writing and Literary Arts Kathryn K. Bausler Harold W. Martindale Stephanie L. Smith MASTER OF SCIENCE Biological Sciences Lisa M. Ebbs Clinical Psychology AlannaR.delaPena-Bradshaw Lucia L. Grauman Neander Kevin Halvorsen Julienne A. Heimerl-Lee Tyler J. Hoyt Lauren A. Mitchell Ariel N. Moilanen Patricia M. Quinn Jaime L. Spatrisano Divina-Grace L. Trevethan Kathleen J. Walgren

CERTIFICATE Children’s Mental Health Kathleen J. Walgren

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF ARTS Anthropology Brianna M. Aspelund* Paige A. Bateman Sarah E. Carter* Kyle M. Demientieff-Worl* Gavyn F. Duthie Sarah R. Elton* Norma M. Johnson Alexandria F. Mullan Josie M. Oliva Nicole M. Raymond Kimberlyn A. Skille Lisa D. Sullivan Art William K. Dowd Emily A. Gelino-Bequette**

Hans W. Hallinen Chloe L. Keller Brandi E. Kerley**

Margaret M. A. Koeneman** Dallas Jeanne McDonald

Yasuhito Nakasato* Dolly V. Santos Marcia A. Varady* Stefanie J. Vigoren Biological Sciences Martin R. Erickson Dual Languages Jade A. Gardner

English Joanna A. Blaine* Kayleigh A. Brandt* Carly L. Campbell Arlo N. Davis Kylie A. Dervaes Alder R. Fletcher** Cambria Houtte Cyndi Kramer Samantha M. Mack** Mohagani A. Magnetek Robyn M. McKerley Sharon A. Merritt Hailey S. Nicolet-Lloyd* Wolfgang Q. Olsson** Lisa M. Pearce Annie K. Pemberton Michelia L. Peterson Amilyn Reece Adriane N. Riddle Mark J. Riley

**Magna Cum Laude

Katherine E. Scott Jennifer L. Steinman Makaila N. Stroud-Dunn Nicole M. Willson** Lindsay K. Windel Elana L. Yanusz* Gabriel N. Zorea Environment and Society Sarah E. Ingram* Devin S. Johnson* Lisa R. Yates History Katelyn A. Bailey Nixon German D. Baquero Andrew C. Barlow Joanna A. Blaine* Michael D. Brown Brittany J. Burns Ashley N. Carson Patrick R. Davidge Jessica J. Dison* Michael Dixon Dominick C. Eubank Teresa R. Flores Ezra S. Goodman* William G. Johns Edward A. Juraszek Lauren M. Langford Casey J. Lark Frazier T. Manfull** Jenell J. Mee Kylie M. Perry Kaarin R. Ramer Melissa A. Reid Aurora L. Rogers* Heather A. Teel Khristian Lee C. Viray Hannah R. Vreeman Interdisciplinary Studies Rosalie T. Gunawan* Sarah E. Horton Connor N. Keesecker Isabella M. Maier Claire E. Mattingly Kelly A. Miller* Lorin R. Miller Jane E. Piraino Lauren E. Pratt* Marie Shela L. Salonga Gerhard J. Sells** Shayla R. Shaishnikoff Haliehana M. Stepetin** Bryan M. Wuestenberg Kateryna S. Zozulya* Journalism and Public Communications Kendall R. Bautista David V. Blake George L. Brandenburg Wesley J. Early* George C. Hyde Matthew E. Johnson Nichole P. Kruger Michael I. Miller

***Summa Cum Laude

Mohamad O. Obeidi Sharon Yi Languages Keelin E. Baughman Carla J. Bazan Pirotto* Joanna A. Blaine* Lindsey K. Dowling Kacie L. Gastanaga** Rosalie T. Gunawan* Gongju Jo Ethan E. N. Keanaaina* Meaghan E. Lessard Iain C. Miller Michelle C. Montano Kylie M. Perry Kyra J. Romero Whitney M. Rose Gerhard J. Sells** Samuel E. Slone Andrea K. Staats* Heather A. Teel Anastasia C. Tessandore Thomas J. Zimmerman

Mathematics Jacob D. Cordell Daniel J. Harder Philosophy Hughie Barnett Daniel J. Harder Daniel J. Jimenez Marie Shela L. Salonga Hayleigh D. Stephens Political Science Alexander L. Anderson** Hughie Barnett Yaroslav C. A. Lund Samantha M. Mack** Anna R. Matthews** Kiana K. A. L. Morris** Catherine D. Mumford Matthieu F. Ostrander** Rosie L. Smith Sarah N. Strahle Jonathon M. Taylor** Psychology Molly M. Abramczyk McCracken

Caleb J. Amos Ashley P. Bell Stephanie Burkett Brooke N. Burnett Amanda M. Cano Tracy L. Christl Erin L. Cockreham* Paige N. Cordell Shawn I. Dauphinee Kayli S. Davies-Briese* Tessamae M. Endes Jill M. Evans** Christie B. Gibbs Holly C. Handley Marissa N. Heim Emily L. Herbig Lucas Horn

Stephanie D. Hsu Aliana Rose P. Isip Meagan B. Kern Jillian K. Landau Na’Le’Na C. Largay Jenna E. R. Larson Brenique T. Lowe Christyn T. Luu Alli K. Madison Jessica E. Martin Tayler S. Matthews** Kirsten R. McBride Margaret J. McCarron Jenisha K. Mixson Katherine D. Nance Paul W. Netzel Samantha R. Poeschel Miriam R. Polson Kelsey E. Powell Sierra A. Robinson Rus’sel S. Sampson* Cory J. Shell Cydney S. Short Jeanette S. Smart Rachel E. Tilden Eugene Vaughan Madchen M. Wauson Nicole J. Wetzel* Kayleigh S. White Kpria D. Wilkerson Julia M. York** Sociology Daija Cornelious Gregory P. Geddes Robert J. LaBrec III Robert Periman Bailey J. Stevenson Roseanne K. Voyles Jennifer M. White Theatre Katelyn A. Bailey Nixon Christopher R. Evans* Joshua A. Evans** Taylor M. Hicks Kevin C. Lee Meredith C. Mapes* Raymond D. Stewart II Savanna R. Wilson BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Susan B. Bybee* Lucy E. Franklin** Andrea L. Moore** BACHELOR OF LIBERAL STUDIES Alecia A. Gottlob* BACHELOR OF MUSIC Music Education Emphasis Sara M. Anderholm** Chera T. Boom*

18 Jonathan W. Cannamore**

Jonathan P. S. Heynen Joy M. Kil Michael W. See Patricia E. Sullivan James M. Webb* Music Performance Jonathan P. Heynen Joy M. Kil Michael W. See BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Anthropology Anna I. Sternberg Sherry A. Strizak* Luisa M. Yoter Biological Sciences Robert L. Anders* Jacob D. Arthen Erika R. Arthur** Dan F. Au Hailey D. Boatman* Justin R. Casareno* Alice J. Choi* Leticia E. Dowd Hunter A. Gravley Heather S. Grimes* Nicholas A. Jackson* Grace L. Johnson Gerald W. Kempton Maegan E. Lange* Shyanne R. Lockman* Kelsey A. Meacham** Iain C. Miller

Vanessa L. Muhlenbruch*

Nicholas A. Oliver** Lenett Ortiz James R. Rader

Katinna E. Rodriguez Baisi**

Romal Safi Matthew E. Schubert Phillip M. Stacey Davis J. Stewart Judy L. T. Vu Kyle J. Wisnewski Mariah E. Wolfe Der Yang

Chemistry Claire I. Bradbury Gelsey E. Carmichael Silvia V. Figueroa De Saettone

Kevin E. Fitzpatrick** Alexis M. Grieser Darion L. Heald*

Environment and Society Taylor R. Campbell Aleksandr C. Pfaffe* Stephanie F. Rice* Zoe R. I. Tressel Geological Sciences Chloe V. Ivanoff Kelsy J. Konkright** Dawn M. Loxley Luc D. Rondeau* Connor T. Taylor Dylan R. Van Rozeboom Interdisciplinary Studies Danielle L. Dixon Mathematics Jessica F. Baker* Leslie M. Brooks Matthew J. Byron** Karen S. Clark Steve Forrest Tanner B. Kupczynski Molly M. Matlock** Yoshimitsu E. Nagaoka* Brian A. Odle*** Natural Sciences Selena L. Barajas McKenzie L. Bradford** Krystal L. Brewer Leslie M. Brooks Sean M. Costello** Frances L. Honea Gerald W. Kempton Jordan D. Loewe Iain C. Miller

THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016

John-Caleb A. O’Malley* Joseph F. O’Malley Simone Penker*** Rachel L. Schoenborn Elliot F. Stutzer Ashley M. Vanderwall Heidi C. Walter Christy L. Warner Daniel J. Warren Psychology Alistaire S. Bostick Krystal L. Brewer Haleigh S. Lloyd* Andrea T. Olsen** Danielle M. Parker Wanda D. Reed Sarah C. Snyder Amanda N. Stanley Sociology Kaitlyn C. Roberts Caitlyn K. Taylor**

ASSOCIATE DEGREES ASSOCIATE OF ARTS General Program Devie B. Abaya Ronnie A. Adams Shae Aliu** Andrea L. Alstrom Marilyn M. Alstrom Matthew R. Anderson Anjelica J. Ardinger Cassandra N. Ayerdis Rebecca J. Bastien Karissa L. Betlan Rachel C. Black Samantha B. Boland Halle J. Brandenburg Richard A. Brown Vicente T. Capala III Nadia M. Carrasco Samantha A. Coy Shawn I. Dauphinee Roxie C. Dees Olivia N. Dekreon Celia Denton Sandi A. Dickfoss Nicolas J. Donatelli John F. Drescher Kristine S. Estrada* Ryan L. Evans Alia Mica S. Fimon Joseph C. Fiskeaux Rachel L. Galvez Eugenio G. Gonzalez Benjamin R. Hagensieker Kim N. Harris* Phillip G. Hill Kevin Huynh Susan J. Hviid Lena A. Illig Joanna W. James Larry J. Jenkins Eric C. Jensen Josiah J. Jones Jennifer L. Kelly Meagan B. Kern Tawny M. Klebesadel Sherry L. Lawhorn Roy V. LeBlanc Jessica Lee Macy Lee Vanessa O. Lee Dustin M. Linger* Haley L. Marvin Rebekah A. McQuown Lorin R. Miller Karen L. Mopas Laura C. Nebeck** Gage S. Nehilla* Seth M. Nelson Erynne N. H. Nord* Emily J. Olds* Yoon Jung Otterstetter Katey L. Palmer Brian M. Pavadore Eniana M. Pellumbi Gordon D. Peterman, Jr. Britta M. Petersen

Caitlin M. Porter Youngmi S. Reid** Kevin S. Riggan Kendall M. Roberts Vanessa M. Roy* Rachel E. Saunders Cassi-Mae L. Septien Jordan P. Shannon Stephanie L. Sheaffer* Hollyn C. Smith Susan D. Stevens Lisa N. Unin Miriah E. Valerio Elisha B. Waugh Kelly J. Weckesser Cimmie L. White Kamuela F. Williams Shawn D. Williams Bryan R. Willis Sia Xiong Elikunida Yakunin

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY Dr. Rashmi Prasad, Dean

MASTER’S DEGREES MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION General Management Ryan C. Buchholdt Alicia L. Budahl Rheannon P. Burgoyne Steven A. Czajkowski Daniel P. Ferguson Chelsea N. Guintu Jarod T. Hoogland Louis J. Kuest III Amy L. Miller Lucas K. Miller Samantha Olah Jessica A. Rock Mario Roncador Christina L. Seidler Woosuk Seo Katherine L. Smoak John C. Steadman Alyssa J. Straub Tom L. Taylor Louis R. Ullrich Brian M. Wilson MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Michael J. Batch LuAnn K. Button Kortnee R. Carmack Jeffrey S. Dickson Nantia Krisintu Kaitlin A. Morris Nikki R. Polzin MASTER OF SCIENCE Global Supply Chain Management Meredith M. Cameron Leslie M. Carter James A. Cusick Karishma Dahiya Kenneth Ellis Nicole Z. Fredrick Michelle L. Humphrey Patrick W. Julian Taylor M. Mitchell Wyatt T. Morgan Andrew G. Neuerburg Michael E. Ross Woosuk Seo Thomas J. Smith

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF ARTS Economics Jessica F. Baker* Brett R. King Jasmin M. Martin* Evan J. Mulcahy Malori K. Norton Matthieu F. Ostrander** Molly B. Watt Nicole M. Willson** BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Accounting Stacey B. Barcinas David G. Bartlett Sandra M. Blum Michelle A. Buckley Claire E. Cascio Elyea H. Cobban Greggory J. Cordell* Kristen E. Culver Christian V. Diamond Nicolas R. Fenton Elyce Hackley Amy M. Havard Shawna K. Hendrick Samantha A. Johnstone Julia C. Kelly Inza Kone* Dominique E. Kurth* Diana V. Lopez Jacki I. Mallinger** Bryce J. Manasan* Jeffrey R. Mayrand William C. Mitchell Rachael C. Mohns Russell Nelson Amy B. Noe* Christine V. Peterson Hayley M. Rodgers* Jose J. Rodriguez Hunter R. Romberg** Corbin R. Smith Theresa V. Song Nicholas A. Stoudt Yulia M. Subbota* Shahin Sultana Adam V. Tebow** Vadym V. Tyshkevych Timothy J. Veilleux Maria V. Voinova Christopher J. Waetjen Tori A. Wangrud Stacey R. Warner Corina V. Williams Jaclyn M. Willmott* William M. Wilmoth Sheng Yang Yana V. Yermolenko Teddie G. Yune Brittany M. Zimmerman Economics Sean S. Alexander** Adam V. Archibald Nomin Batmunkh Ashley E. Beeson Katelin R. Bethel** Keri-Lyn Fitzgerald Cedrick Gagnon-Ratelle Stephen R. Kennington Sarah L. Nichols Random J. Reamey Nicholas A. Stoudt Finance Katelin R. Bethel** Keri-Lyn Fitzgerald David A. Karvetski William B. Kerslake Dominique E. Kurth* Matthew A. Nuttall Hailey E. Oglesbee* Hailey E. Oglesbee* Daniel J. Ornelas Kamel Oumchiche Kevin E. Reilly Alexander R. Reno Austin P. Sevalrud* Kin Y. Shaw

Patricia Sprecher* Wade J. Stahle Lydia K. Stough Melanie R. Walker Joshua A. Werba Jenifer M. Willeford Andrea F. Wilson Ruth A. Yang Dennis H. Yi Hanxiao Zhang Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management Athena T. Dalsfoist Josephine V. Dyer Taylor L. Heber* Sarah R. Henkel Tori L. Howard Anastasiia S. Morozova Michael E. Ross Michael T. Santangelo Shayla M. Silva Daniel L. Valette Donavan M. Walton Matthew D. Williams** Matthew S. Witt Management Sean S. Alexander** Adam V. Archibald Karli A. Brakes Kimberly A. Burke Kenneth J. Clarke Justin M. Collins Lee D. Cruise Amanda M. Doughty Robert W. Erickson Terence J. Ford Felipe A. Godoy Diaz Paige C. Hahn** Sarah E. Hall Arie V. Henry* Tori L. Howard Billy J. Hughes Amber J. Ingersol** Lauren S. Johnson Kimberly R. Jones Mitchell R. Kitter Devyn N. Kubley* Blake Leask Christian L. Leckband Jacki I. Mallinger** Chelsea R. Marshall Garret D. Mckinney Genesis A. Mejia* Tiare S. Mejia Dorothy M. Ochoa* Dorothy M. Ochoa* Kaylie M. O’Daniel Jerod C. Park Shannon A. Rasic* Lei Tiny V. Regis Etienne Richard Jose J. Rodriguez Ethan K. Schneider Daria K. Skiba Maywen T. Son Ana R. Spaic Rodrigues* Stephanie L. Straub* Jennifer L. Stuller Kaitlyn R. Surdyk** Larissa M. Tapia Blake A. Tatchell* Cody J. Thomas Ellen N. VanGorder Joshua T. Vo Melanie R. Walker Donavan M. Walton Sean M. Wiles Matthew D. Williams** Isabel G. Yamat Sheng Yang Mila Zeng Management Information Systems Nomin Batmunkh Robert P. Courtney* Glenn C. De Guzman Blythe R. Kirby Sivadej B. Kitchpanich Mignon C. Kramp Daniel J. Ornelas Sean R. Pattee Brooxie L. Robinson

THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016

Hunter R. Romberg** Trevor J. Schmidt Samantha T. Veilleux Eric O. Zaragoza Marketing Sadie M. Arneson* Kimberly A. Burke Kenneth J. Clarke Lee D. Cruise Felipe A. Godoy Diaz Paige C. Hahn** Sarah E. Hall Taylor L. Heber* Arie V. Henry* Kimberly R. Jones Mitchell R. Kitter Devyn N. Kubley* Blake Leask Christian L. Leckband Garret D. Mckinney Genesis A. Mejia* Tiare S. Mejia Kyle A. Miller Anastasiia S. Morozova Jerod C. Park Alexander R. Reno Kassidy M. Rhodes Etienne Richard Daria K. Skiba Ana R. Spaic Rodrigues* Stephanie L. Straub* Kelsie A. L. Sullivan Blake A. Tatchell* Cody J. Thomas Christopher A. Williams Andrea F. Wilson Christian M. Yambao

ASSOCIATE DEGREES ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Accounting Mario A. Baez Ana-Dusica Devic Sarai L. Etheridge Katherine E. Galang Oswald P. Marquez Amanda R. McConnell SanJuan E. Ordonez Selena L. Petersen Jeanette A. Seybert Laura F. Sison* Amber L. Skokan Michaela J. Sunberg Nicole J. Wetzel* Nasya A. Williams Miranda P. Wright Business Computer Information Systems Eric Recustodio Logistics and Supply Chain Operations Jennifer E. Allen Jennie E. Cooper Carli A. S. Fielding Samantha L. Terry Harold Yutuc Small Business Administration Carli A. S. Fielding Lina B. Mariscal Chelsea L. Ryan Kim M. Tran Harold Yutuc*

CERTIFICATES Logistics and Supply Chain Operations Trevor K. Farnsworth Max I. Musial

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Dr. Paul Deputy, Dean

MASTER’S DEGREES

Michelle M. Daml Jarrod J. Decker Sara J. Dykstra Deborah A. Hagedorn Cynthia A. Hill Bryan M. Kirby Chelsea L. Mauro Kelly M. McBride Mark E. Oppe Bennetta E. Orchitt Michael D. Scott Karen L. Sherman-Newsome

Kelly C. Thrun Stanley O. Van Amburg Anna P. Walker Jamie K. Wyatt

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Special Education Education Jacob S. Dee Dennis I. Blackburn Bonny M. Graham Kaytlyn M. Church Melanee A. Stinnett-Voss Hannah E. Cooley Whitney Williams Parker J. Dahl Aaron L. Hensley Superintendent Karen M. Lavy Gale R. Pratt David M. Mazur Roxie M. Quick Michael C. Moerlein Fanny J. Newton Carina V. Nikitenko POSTKayla P. Pollock Scott H. Roseman BACCALAUREATE Jackson M. Schleppegrell MASTER OF EDUCATION Counselor Education Danielle M. Caswell Mackenzie T. Galindo Jule a. Harle-Heim Madison C. Jacobs Kristina J. Magner Jade E. Mann Jennifer A. Miller Christine E. Ray-Saelee Alexandria W. Troxtell Early Childhood Special Education Emily J. Gingue Micheal E. Luke Raquel M. Martinez Educational Leadership Helena W. Batman Timothy L. Bauer Nicole S. Draper Michael W. Evans Carolyn S. Fautanu Kelly L. Hopp Christine D. Irwin Cassie R. Kinsland Jeffrey M. Lesseig Carey E. Newsome III Meghan R. Redmond Kyle W. Schneider Aaron T. Schram Eric Willets Jason J. Williams

CERTIFICATES

Early Childhood Emily K. McLaughlin Alohilani Ornellas

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF ARTS Early Childhood Education Courtney S. Bailly Nicole Y. Bickford-St. Pierre

Hillary C. Bogard* Lauren E. Boone Tammy R. Christin** Haylee A. Howard Tammi K. Kim Kelly G. Maxim** Darya Miroshnick Savannah J. Nordby* Lauren Rom June H. Skinner* Merlee B. Suniga Micall L. Sweet Megan Taylor*** Rebecca J. Thomas* Eric M. Wichorek**

Elementary Education Alexis R. Andree* Yuliana S. Burya Kara S. Campbell* Rachel L. DeRaeve* Lauren F. Dorman* Sariaye S. Fishburn* Special Education Justin B. Franchino** Elisa K. Singleton Hannah Y. S. Han Kayla J. Hogate** Teaching and Learning Audrey E. Leary Shauna C. Booton Melissa G. Mallett Melissa A. Braman Sean P. Moline Daoluang D. Farrens Julia B. Moore** Amanda L. Huambachano Sarah T. Powers** Tulsi S. Patil Brent D. Ramsay Sheila Wilson Brian J. Smith Kaitlyn K. Syverson** Julie A. West

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Counselor Education Erin Kinavey Wennerstrom

Language Education Melanie R. Franklin Marisa R. Glieco Maykou Hansen Michelle E. Mellberg Allyson R. Novy Principal Connie M. Bamburg Jason R. Bent

ASSOCIATE DEGREES ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Early Childhood Development Kimberly D. Buskirk Gabrielle K. Finlayson Victoria R. Glick* Marci A. Hawkins* Rebecca K. Larson

Logann E. Lee Alicia G. Renfer* Tammy M. Rice Stevana C. Roy* Amy L. Stone*

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Dr. Fred Barlow, Dean

MASTER’S DEGREES MASTER OF APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Dinnah A. Ojwanga MASTER OF CIVIL ENGINEERING Matthew L. Dougherty Master of Science Applied Environmental Science and Technology Michael S. Cliggett Arctic Engineering David Squier Jason T. Zottola Civil Engineering Benjamin J. Wagner Sava P. White Engineering Management Julianna R. Fuqua Jasen A. Kintner Project Management Lucas A. Clark Jeffrey L. Estes Carolyn S. Forner Susan H. Giedt Allison M. Murrell Justin P. Ramsey Yelena Reep Cory W. Smith Walter Y. Youlo

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Anna K. McKay** Audrey M. Russo Joshua H. Smith Tara R. Walter Computer Science David M. Bretz Boyd Y. Ching Gabriel F. Esposito* Tuan Huynh Stryker L. McLane Kenneth C. Mendenhall II David R. Rathbun Trail M. Reid*** Evan T. Riley James A. Tweet Yujian Zhao* Electrical Engineering Martha L. Banda Alejandro Johnson Eusebio**

Andrew S. Lanz Lance C. Leber Duo Ning Peter D. Oczkus

Engineering Brittany A. Boring Jesse C. Brady John C. Davis Jeremiah D. Eisele** Kyle M. Gapinski Carleyann E. Grant* Brian A. Horn Joy A. Jaeger Paul R. Kelly James H. Lee Brandon G. Markson Kirstie D. McPherson Lauren N. Newton Blake S. Rowan Gregory B. Schmidt** Varun Sharma Kristina M. Storlie Noel G. Villegas Jr. John P. Wilkins Briana J. Williams-Stewart

Alvin H. Yang* Kevin H. Yang

Geomatics Joyell R. Acuna** Jordan N. Batac* Sam J. Guzauskas* Nicholas J. A. Hazelton Martin T. Henke Tyler J. Kobelnyk Ana I. Lambrano Lex A. Litzen Jen-Wei Liu* Ryan J. McClain Science Management Carmina R. Mojica Daisy F. Alfaro Patrick R. Mosher Warren R. H. Nicolet GRADUATE Erichson L. Pascual Stephanie J. Petersen** CERTIFICATES Garrett H. Prokosch* Environmental Regulations Alexander J. Shuckerow Dominic C. Thompson* and Permitting Daniel M. Bleidorn Alia Chisty Haley N. McIntyre Vicki R. Nelson COLLEGE OF Keith W. Torrance Jillian K. Vlahovich

HEALTH

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF ARTS Computer Science Christopher M. Brooks Neal D. Logan* Michael M. Mobley** BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Civil Engineering Zachary B. Baker Riley J. Bronga William M. Columbus Jr. III

Jean Ursula V. Cumlat Jessica M. Farrell Darya Hurskaya

William Hogan, Dean

MASTER’S DEGREES MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH Public Health Practice Laila J. Allen Andrea N. Appa Olivia C. Barrow Jessika M. Beam Juliana M. Crandall David C. Fitzgerald Jason D. Hahn

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Dietetic Internship Andrea Y. Alexander Kylie J. Burns Sarah T. DeGraffenried Nicole C. Miller Celine M. B. Siddall Melissa D. Tholl

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF ARTS Justice Daniel N. Bellerive Brian D. Caldwell Joshua T. Casselman Brandi J. T. Cordero Dominick C. Eubank Haley R. Gagnon William C. Homestead Camilla Hussein-Scott* Erin N. Jackson Ryan A. Jakubek Jessica M. Leigh Yarima Lopez Rodriguez Jessica M. Madison Frazier T. Manfull** Jessica G. Mannhardt Sean P. McErlane John D. McGraw Michael R. McGuffin Shannon M. Moore** Allisa Nguyen* Francis P. Nicholai Montana L. Nolan Jacob S. Overway Kari L. Peltola Ashleigh P. Radvansky Kelsey L. Smith Kristen M. Speyerer Jason L. Stacey Robin P. M. Stepetin* Jennifer L. Tillman Brandon N. Tran Kenosha A. Wright Legal Studies Brandon H. Clark Leslie M. Erdman* Casey K. Gilmore Jessica M. Pahkala Nathel C. Sims** BACHELOR OF HUMAN SERVICES Rebecca J. Ayers* LauraBeth R. Dodd* Emmanuellyn A. Ebue Brianna D. Joubert Amber M. Meyer** Timothy S. Torgerson Ashley C. Traini Emily E. Weimer* Ericka L. Weynand BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Dental Hygiene Crystal D. Braddock* Crystal L. Guintu Tianalyn K. Honda Burgess

THENORTHERNLIGHT TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 Mikel A. Winkelman Health Sciences Lauren M. Bauder* Christina R. Davis Zachary J. Dotas Callie L. Flanagan Yomar A. Gonzalez Sarah A. Sullivan Medical Laboratory Science Glenn R. Brown Jr.* Anel Quiroz Cody C. Sarle Nutrition Lindsey A. Akin Jennifer L. Higby*

ASSOCIATE DEGREES ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Dental Assisting Amber N. Bare Leah M. Behrens Kacey M. Ezell Kari J. Gilman Mina Kim Amanda M. Strandberg** Dental Hygiene Samantha J. Ammann* Breanna D. Arbeit* Jaci E. Blossom* Melissa K. H. Castle* Katherine H. Gronn Brenna L. Hattenburg* Ellen P. Holt Chiemi Karino Ali A. Lund Ruth Malak* Elizabeth L. Roedl Sue So Christy M. Widman Fire and Emergency Services Technology Shawn R. Brown Matthew C. Culp Alexa R. Gilbert Daniel M. Hall* Charles J. Miller Iain C. Miller William E. Parry Brian R. Rowe* Human Services Joshua R. Adams* Rebecca Anderson Lee Breinig Kelley A. Clouser William L. Dill* Hubert I. Dinkins Monique R. Gettier Miles H. Johnson Lonnie Jones III Iris L. Klingler Timothy J. Weise Jaclyn B. Williams** Benjamin C. Wilson Medical Assisting Brittany M. Frederick Caymon E. Haynes Michaela C. Schaefer Medical Laboratory Technology Rhonda D. Nordquist

Lillygean M. Murray** Amanda J. Newell**

Paralegal Studies Erica S. Lee

Dietetics Isabel V. Mead Joseph J. Nyholm Alexa B. Pullen Leslee L. Rogers** Margaret E. Rohr* Mackinzie B. Schriver* Darci J. Topp**

Physical Therapist Assistant Seth J. Arnold* Radiologic Technology Jenelle N. Bennett* Mikayla R. Blevins Kelcy A. Burford

Lily M. Choi Sylvia M. Gates** Sarah M. Hale* Eva M. M. Kowalski** Heather M. Lesle Kati M. Lindstrom Linsay M. Oldsen Timothy R. Raemaeker Craig S. Sandefur Chelsea J. Tetzlaff Christian A. Vasquez Patrick R. Whitmore

CERTIFICATES Civic Engagement Emily L. Herbig Dental Assisting Ivy M. Beck Alyssa V. Cottrell Talisha B. Daly Maria D. Douglas

SCHOOL OF NURSING

MASTER’S DEGREES MASTER OF SCIENCE Nursing Science Alison D. Armour Debra C. Booysen Heath Christianson

Rhianne E. Christopherson

Shawna R. Cooke Florence A. Costello Jessica Davis Deborah J. Forcht Audrey M. Frone Kari L. Green Stephanie G. Klein Sara J. Lang Gerald Martone Annabel K. Moreno Adam L. Randall Casta L. Townsley Tabitha M. Waller Lisa M. Zatz

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Nursing Education Marianne Johnstone-Petty

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Nursing Science Tara J. Agnew Sitka A. E. Beech Amber R. Bosch Kristen M. Brandner Darby J. Brown Matthew E. Brown Marina Rae P. Caparas Madison R. Carey** Laurel J. Carlsen* Amanda L. Clute Rae J. Cunningham Callie J. Dietrich Stephanie R. Dolchok* Jamie L. Ducas Mary E. Dunny Stephanie D. Francisco Shawn M. George Jessica L. Gray Jordan K. T. Gray Jhomar R. Hermano* Elizaveta N. Higgins Serith R. Hineline Johanna Huffman* Karen A. Ingraham Leah Kaufman Maria Lee* Ji D. Librando Haleigh S. Lloyd*

Matthew A. Lyon* Sara J. Mateja* Michelle M. Mucha Emily E. Neumuth My V. Nguyen Matthew J. Packa Alannah M. Rice Amanda L. Ridgeway Cassie L. Roberts Jessica I. Sangster Ashley E. Sapp Arlene C. Sudaria Sarah G. Syvertson Alyssa T. Tacke See Thao Catherine M. Turnbull Karrin L. Wittenberger Ruthanne B. Yadao

ASSOCIATE DEGREES ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Nursing Xin An* Jennifer C. Anderson** Stormy G. Antonovich Kaye T. L. Berg** Cassandra K. Boze* Jennifer L. Bracken Nikole J. Byrd* Leslie M. Cannon Michele D. Coker Joyce E. Coty Kirsten D. Crush Marites D. C. Danugrao Jayne K. Deatherage Sabrina W. Dement Shkelqim J. Dobrova Kendra Drisdom Kameran L. Emerson Linda A. Gallardo Scott M. Green** Danielle N. Griffith Jennifer M. Hagel Kelly R. Harris** Gloria J. Hartley-Compeau

Elizabeth Haynes Katherine S. Hilpert Lynsee L. Innes Joanna C. Jagow Tiffany M. Johnson Teiresha R. Jones Joel R. Kincaid Jr. Alysha J. Kneeland Leigh A. Langham Catherine M. Livingston Breanna M. Lohse Gary M. Lose* Justin I. McGraw Tina H. Mills David E. Mondok Amy M. Neel** Lydia A. Neiser Jody E. Nelson Amanda J. Neth Rachel M. Olson** Amber N. Ortman Chelsea A. Ostnes Barbara J. Pacheco Marshal A. Packa* Lynne N. Petersen Marlyn B. Quinto Shannon K. Rigsby Maria K. Rutland Susan K. Salsbury Heather A. Schiedermayer Terriann Shell Chelsea M. Shipley Julie L. Tallent Grinnell Marivic Tan Charley D. Tegerdine Melissa A. Williams Aliana H. Wood Catherine J. Yabes Terresa M. Zener

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

MASTER’S DEGREES MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK Sheila M. Baker Miriam E. Bohnert Patricia M. Chapman Barbara D. Dick Dennis W. Franks Jr Virginia Hassel Katelyn R. McClelland Misti D. Musgrave Alexander C. Pendrey Carmela Ramirez Rebecca M. Rodriguez Nichole C. Rowland Cherry N. Schaffan Joni M. Stamm Joseph K. Strang Mireille L. Sullivan

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Social Work Management Sheila M. Baker Katelyn R. McClelland

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Mohamed A. Ade Will Benjamin Dawnyale L. Bolds William R. Boyles Jessica L. Brooks Stephanie L. Button* Corrine M. Daniels* Kristen R. Davis Rachel L. Davis Kathleen D. J. Doyle** Elizabeth S. Galles Kerry A. S. Gray Ramon G. Gutierrez Victoria L. Hemphill Jasmine A. D. C. Hendricks*

Andrew V. Hopper Devin M. Johnson** Rebekah E. M. Keene Rachawadee Koetnana Jeannine A. Kouassi Meaghan E. Lessard Nichole L. Lloyd*** William R. Lucas Jr Erin M. Lusk*

Elizabeth Michael-Trumbull

Nikita G. Nichol-Linn Kimberly M. Orange Zhenia C. Peterson Cassandra M. Sas Lindsey K. Silko** Lisa Y. Typpo Lorraine M. Willis

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COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE Dr. Bonnine Nygard, Interim Dean

MASTER’S DEGREES MASTER OF SCIENCE Career and Technical Education Naomi S. Everett Michael S. Gullett Amber C. Novak

BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

ASSOCIATE DEGREES ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Air Traffic Control Alexander N. Agosti* Dustin L. Jones Jessica A. McKee Carolyn E. McVey* Timothy M. Platt* Eric A. Pringle Apprenticeship Technologies Kyle B. Wilson Architectural and Engineering Technology Christopher M. Bare* Lourliza A. Lumbab Jethro B. Swavely** Nathan L. Syvertson

Automotive Technology BACHELOR OF ARTS Hospitality and Restaurant Timothy L. Grosdidier Kosmos O. Harrison Management Ronald A. Malerich II Lauren K. Hammingh Stefan S. Reischach LeonJa K. Hollie Pricilla V. Keith Aviation Administration Jeffrey A. Ortlieb* Robert D. Barnett Marc Gabriel A. Santos Valerie M. Clark Kimberly M. Daugherty BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Ahnna D. Powell** Aviation Technology Marie-Sophie Boggasch***

Dylan A. Chalifour** Kimberly M. Daugherty Jason P. Duffy Davis M. Dunlap* Hayley L. Harris Zaidy M. Jacobo Scott L. Justesen Brian L. Peterson Tomo Spaic Stephen M. Werner

Aviation Maintenance Technology Rigor Mark R. Gabriel Richard A. Gingras Lynsey R. Justice

Computer and Networking Technology Jameil T. Atkins Curtis L. Ayers II Whitney S. Baker Construction Management Garrett F. H. Cox Stephan T. J. Jones Skyler P. Calhoun* Blair D. Kelley Carson A. Clubb Charlene A. Peterson Nathan C. Cousineau Nathaniel J. Rarrick Jacob H. Craig* Whayne M. Sebrey Robert W. Helzer Carver A. Wahlstrom Andrew R. Hornak Christopher G. Johnson Computer Information Braden Kinnebrew and Office Systems Marjus Kuqo Sarah C. Berry John D. Maguire Tammera C. Steele William R. McBride Martin J. Meenaghan Culinary Arts Marissa M. Myrick** Stephanie D. Anaya Michael W. Phillips Ryan M. Armstrong* Joseph H. Reynolds Kayla M. Christiansen Thomas J. Spitzer Lynn S. Cushwa Rodolfo Vaquera Daniela C. De La Torre Suk Jun Lee Physical Education Demetria D. Lyons Dudley M. Babb Daniel K. O’Brien Kenneth H. S. Brown Taylor A. Oldham Chad M. Garner Pamela E. Ortiz Ethan M. Kazmierczak* Shanica Royster James B. Perrell Laurie K. Shellabarger Willie A. Phillips Kaeli Stangl David M. Rasmussen Daniel J. D. Stern David Trim Heather D. Tow Daniel E. Williams Mark D. Weil Tyler J. Yoder Senjaya Young*** Technology Ronnie A. Adams Saara J. Alatervo** Derek J. Alexander Cassandra L. Archibald** Peter L. Boggess Benjamin S. Briggs Maiken A. Erickson* Ryan M. LeBlanc Theodore J. Manolas III Robert C. Marshall Paul D. Russell

Heavy Duty Transportation and Equipment Robert R. Springer** Shynne L. Stotts Occupational Safety and Health Hans H. Andersen Aaron L. Arredondo Richard D. Baker Joshua B. Binnig Joseph E. Breidinger Bradley R. Briley Deborah L. Burks

John H. Cawthon Brent W. Ferguson Michael R. Hupe* Adriana Karameti James A. Larkey Christopher R. Madrid* Wendy I. Parsons Bobbie J. Perkins Jessica L. Samskar* Allison J. Turner* Kelsey A. Williams Christopher D. Young Welding and Nondestructive Testing Technology Elizabeth A. Howe Melissa A. Nys* Wiley N. Taylor Henry C. Thorne David J. Towne Jesse L. Walty

CERTIFICATES Architectural Technology Andrew d. G. Baluyut Automotive Technology Nathan F. Block Justin M. Mikula Jorge Palermo Aviation Maintenance Technology, Airframe Danielle L. Carrithers Rigor Mark R. Gabriel Charles R. Hosack Patrick C. Wheaton Aviation Maintenance Technology, Powerplant Antonio Benavides Daniel R. Cain Allison Donaghy Jeremy R. Duplessis Rigor Mark R. Gabriel Charles R. Hosack Michael R. Inman Lynsey R. Justice Andrew K. Martin Chad I. M. Nuttall Kurt W. Rising Jack R. Steward Rika Suzuki Patrick C. Wheaton Sean C. Wulf Civil Technology Andrew d. G. Baluyut Matthew J. Morner

University Honors College Dr. John Mouracade, Interim Dean

Honors Graduates are students who have completed all of the requirements of their disciplinary college and of the University Honors academic program, including a senior thesis or project, with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.

University Honors Scholars have completed all of their respective requirements with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. University Honors Scholars are wearing a green and gold fourragère (shoulder cord) along with a gold honor cord signifying traditional Latin honors.

Cum Laude, ** Magna Cum Laude, *** Summa Cum Laude, ± Forty-Ninth State Fellow

UNIVERSITY HONORS SCHOLARS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES BACHELOR OF ARTS Environment and Society Devin S. Johnson* Political Science Matthieu F. Ostrander** Psychology Nicole J. Wetzel* BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Biological Sciences Alice J. Choi* Maegan E. Lange* Kelsey A. Meacham** Vanessa L. Muhlenbruch*

Chemistry Heavy Duty Transportation Alexis M. Grieser and Equipment Jesse M. Bueller COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Daniel A. Hirschberg AND PUBLIC EDUCATION BACHELOR OF ARTS Mechanical and Matthieu F. Ostrander** Electrical Technology Andrew d. G. Baluyut COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Retail Management Mechanical Engineering Dawn M. DeMallie Nicholas J. A. Hazelton Brandon L. Stebbins COLLEGE OF HEALTH Structural Technology BACHELOR OF ARTS Andrew d. G. Baluyut Legal Studies Nathel C. Sims** BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Elizabeth Michael-Trumbull

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HONORS GRADUATES COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES BACHELOR OF ARTS Languages Iain C. Miller Psychology Christyn T. Luu BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Biological Sciences Iain C. Miller Chemistry Claire I. Bradbury Natural Sciences Iain C. Miller

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Samantha Mack

Samantha, Congratulations on completing this part of your education! Be proud of this moment. Don’t ever stop learning, dreaming and achieving. We are so proud of you!

Love you, -Mom and Dad

Mitch Kitter

Mother, Thank you for your love, support and guidance. We did this together.

-Mitch

George Hyde

George, Thank you for your years of dedication to the The Northern Light.

We appreciate every word you’ve written and wish you the best of luck!

Congratulations, - The Northern Light

Jacob H. Craig

Jacob, words cannot describe the pride that lls our hearts when we think of you and your accomplishments. Your hard work and self-discipline has paid off! Now to start your next chapter and new adventures.

We love you, -Dad, Mom, Billy & Tony

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Ashcroft breaks school’s 200-meter record at Triton Invitational

PHOTO BY TREVOR WILL

Jamie Ashcroft running her record breaking 200-meter dash with a time of 24.07 seconds at the Triton Invitation in San Diego, California.

By Jordan Rodenberger

jrodenberger@thenorthernlight.org

A number of UAA’s track and field team members traveled to San Diego to compete at the Triton Invitational on Friday and Saturday. The Seawolves mainly competed in jumping and sprinting events at the twoday meet that featured over 1,500 athletes in all.

Starring for the Green and Gold was junior Jamie

Ashcroft, who eclipsed her own UAA record in the 200-meter sprint by just .01 seconds, crossing the finish line with a time of 24.07 setting a new UAA record for the women’s 200-meter. Ashcroft’s pace currently ranks 12th in Division II so far this season, and is also the second-fastest time in Great Northwest Athletic Conference history.

Another Seawolf standout was Tamara Perez from Hendaye, France. The sophomore upgraded her provisional NCAA qualifying time in the 800-meters, by

posting a time of 2:10.74. Her rate is the fastest at UAA this season, and is actually the fourth best time in school history. Perez’s time is good for 13th in the NCAA at this point in the season. Other notable performances include Hayley Bezanson, who finished the 400-meter race with a time of 57.92, and Alexia Blalock who finished in the top-10 in the triple jump, leaping 11.15 meters.

Tevin Gladden jumped six feet, nine inches, or 2.06 meters, nearly breaking the 10-year-old UAA record and placing fourth in the event that featured athletes from University of California Los Angeles and University of California San Diego. Now tied for 21st in the NCAA this season, Gladden’s mark is the second best in school history, and fourth all-time in the GNAC. The men’s 4x400 teams shined once again this weekend. The “A” team finished in 2nd place in the event, posting a time of 3:20.9, while the “B” team was right behind them for third. Darrion Gray placed 14th out of 34 in the 100-meter dash, finishing with a time of 10.88 in an event dominated by athletes from Brazil.

There were multiple top-10 finishes in at the invitational in San Diego as well. Liam Lindsay ended the 400-meter in ninth place, while teammate Nicholas Taylor finished sixth in the same event, posting a time of 48.56 seconds. A particular distance runner saw success as well. Nathan Kipchumba placed fifth in the men’s 800-meter, finishing with a time of 1:50.68.

The Seawolves will have much needed weekend off next week. Following that, senior All-American Cody Thomas will highlight the GNAC Multi Championships on May 2-3.

Recruiting challenges for UAA hockey

By Jake Johnson

jjohnson@thenorthernlight.org

The game of hockey was originally played in the Canadian winter on frozen lakes and ponds. Ever since its development, the game of hockey has been associated as a winter sport. While it may be a winter sport to spectators, its an all year round commitment for players and coaches alike.

UAA’s hockey coaches are no exception. Just because the hockey season ends in March doesn’t mean the planning for a WCHA Division I mens ice hockey team does as well. Every year, unlike pro teams or semi pro teams, college level programs are dealt the card of filling the roles of graduate athletes. This year alone, UAA hockey is losing four senior athletes, including the 2015-16 season point leader, Blake Tatchell.

With the challenges of recruiting players every year weighing on the coaches of UAA, having a losing record only increases the difficulty to compete with top tier division I programs. The Seawolves stayed competitive at the beginning of the season but encountered an injury ridden second half that left three of their starters sidelined. This resulted in the fall to the last place spot in the WCHA for the second straight year.

“Minnesota, Boston and Michigan.

Teams like those guys have top level high school programs they can watch every weekend, a lot of Alaskan kids are leaving to play in other places,” Assistant

Coach Josh Ciocco said. “We would love to have a player pool in town to watch, but its not something that’s offered right now.”

These challenges force the coaches to recruit year round, even on their trips during their hockey season. Due to the expenses to travel from Alaska and watch potential prospects play, UAA often uses the team travel to see as many of the prospects as they can. The team has to send Ciocco or assistant coach Louis Mass to attend junior or high school games in nearby areas of travel in order to seek future talent.

The team uses their scholarships to entice players to the team and to improve.

18 full scholarships are offered by the school to distribute between the hockey teams roster that will typically consist of around 20-30 athletes. The scholarships are awarded between the players based on multiple different facets of their games such as play making ability, competitiveness, and leadership. As the players continue to develop whether on ice or off ice, they are again rewarded by the program with additional scholarship benefits in an attempt to keep the players competitive on the ice and in the classrooms.

“A good example of that is Austin Sevalrud, our captain, I’m pretty sure he entered the team on a walk on with minimal scholarship numbers, and he’s graduating this year with a full scholarship,” Ciocco said.

A lot of the scouting done by UAA consists of watching live games online

and reviewing stat sheets on sites like hockeydb.com and eliteprospects.com.

The need for this is a result of a shallow hockey market in Anchorage. The coaches will frequently watch players on live feeds of games, where they will determine whether or not the player is worth follow up.

In addition to scouting online, head coach Matt Thomas heavily relies on relationships he has made through his previous playing and coaching career, Thomas uses these contacts and trusted hockey minds to give insight into potential prospects he may have never heard about otherwise.

“Its a special thing about the game, everyone is always looking to help the development of players,” Thomas said.

Thomas also makes sure he gives Alaskan players that have the ability to be difference makers on the team a look from UAA recruiters. He also touched on the difficulty of chasing Alaskan players outside of Anchorage’s hockey market in order to give the players the adequate opportunity they may deserve.

“We understand that this is an affordable team for Alaskans, we try and get them the looks, we follow them playing outside, but its easier for teams in areas they play in to recruit them,” Thomas said.

Staying competitive in the league has been challenging for UAA as of late, but the teams’ coaches are constantly staying busy in an attempt to get back into the standings. The types of players that UAA

targets aren’t all goal scorers.

“I don’t go out and search for the next Gretzky, we look for what the team needs,” Thomas said. “We’re lucky to have a guy like Josh. He’s the best at what he does.”

Last year’s addition of Mass, who grew up in Anchorage’s market understands the pull to leave Anchorage in search of better hockey. Mass was brought in by Thomas who stated that Mass’ knowledge of the town and in state hockey relationships are important to the future development of the program. Mass played college hockey at Bowling Green, a competitive team within UAA’s division. He was also a player and an assistant coach for the Alaska Aces, the only professional hockey team in Alaska.

“I understand the draw to outside teams, I did it, but adding the hometown element makes it sentimental,” Mass said.

UAA currently stretches their connections for players as far as Europe in search of the next batch of Seawolf hopefuls. Leagues such as the USHL, BCHL, NAHL and SPHL junior hockey leagues make up the majority of Division I hopefuls. UAA is growing out of the program’s rebuilding era and hopes to achieve added success like the first half of last season in the next two years. All three coaches agreed that their freshman and sophomore group landed high in production in comparison to other WCHA teams younger groups in the 2015-16 season, giving them hope for the future.

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Senior Athletes: Their next plans

By Jordan Rodenberger

jrodenberger@thenorthernlight.org

B l a k e Ta t c h e l l

Hockey Marketing and Management

Immediate Plans: “I am going to be continuing my hockey career. I am not too sure on specifics as for where I will be playing next year. Somewhere in North America, just not sure what league or team yet.”

Career: “I would be interested in starting in the marketing department. I do not know necessarily what field, if it would be sales or some sort of statistics, or whatever the case may be. Then when my resume gets built, I will make my way towards the management side of things.

In saying that, it could go either way too, you never know what opportunities may come up in business. It would be nice to stay involved in sports somehow. Whether that be on the marketing or management side of a team or organization.”

Location: “I will probably come back to Saskatchewan when I’m done with my hockey career. I really enjoy the city I am from [North Battleford].”

Christina Davis

Women’s Basketball Health Science Immediate Plans: “I am going to stay in Anchorage and work possibly at the airport, but right now I am a secretary for a car rental company. During that I will be training to possibly play basketball overseas.”

Career: “I have been thinking about going to graduate school at either UAA or back home in Las Vegas for a degree in public administration or public health, so I can be involved in health in someway because it is interesting to me. Growing up I have always been involved in Special Olympic programs, and I fell in love with it.

A dream job would be to go somewhere where Special Olympics are not as prominent as it is here and create a program for individuals with special needs to always have access to sports.”

Location: “I am not quite sure where I want to live. I have always said I want to be somewhere that I never have been, so maybe somewhere in the south, but I might start here in the city of Anchorage. Ideally I want to end up somewhere on the other side of the world.”

Sean Alexander

Alpine Skiing Economics and Management

Immediate Plans: “I will stick around for a week, hopefully two, and do as much skiing in backcountry as possible while it is still available. I will then continue to job hunt and talk to prospective employers back home in Calgary. I am looking at the option of doing some work around here in Alaska as well.”

Career: “I am not sure exactly at the moment, but probably working something in data analysis, possible in the finance industry. I want to do something that excites me, keeps me working and keeps me learning.”

Location: “Short term, I will definitely go to Calgary, but long term, I am not sure where I want to live or work.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF GOSEAWOLVES.COM

Brian McGill

Men’s Basketball Physical Education

Immediate Plans: “I will sign with an agent and I am going to attempt to play professional basketball somewhere in Europe for the next year or two, most likely in Spain or Germany. I am doing it more for the experience, I am not ready to start real life yet. I plan on getting my master’s and pursing a career in physical therapy or as a strength and conditioning coach. It can go one or two ways, if I decide to do physical therapy, I will have to go to school and pay for it. But if I go the strength and conditioning route, I would be able to be a graduate assistant coach at a school. They pay for your school while you’re there in return for helping out. I have a really good mentor who is a strength and conditioning coach at Liberty University in Virginia, so hopefully I will get the opportunity to connect and work with him out there.”

Career: “My dream job, when I realized I won’t make a living from playing basketball, is to work with professional athletes, so that is how I went down the physical therapy route. I am really fascinated by the body, how it moves, how it works and how to maximize its potential, so I really want to work with athletes.”

Location: “I am a huge west coast guy, so ultimately I would hope to settle down in the Pacific Northwest.”

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Austin Sevalrud

Hockey Finance Immediate Plans: “I am going to look for work at home in Calgary in the finance sector if I can.”

Career: “I want to be on the research side of things, at an investment bank or an investment house. I think down the road I will pursue law school.”

Location: “Ideally in Canada.”

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Simone Penker

Gymnastics Natural Science Immediate Plans: “My parents are coming up here for graduation, and then I am going to go on a road trip through the United States down the west coast with them. After that I am going back home to Austria to go to medical school.”

Career: “I want to become a neurosurgeon.”

Location: “I would like to stay home in Austria.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF GOSEAWOLVES.COM

Jessica Madison

Women’s Basketball Justice, Minor in Psychology Immediate Plans: “I am planning to stay in Alaska and hopefully find a job, that is about it right now.”

Career: “Something in probation, maybe juvenile probation for the state. For right now, that is my goal to get started there, and see where it goes from there.”

Location: “I want to stay in Alaska, if possible.”

Patricia Sprecher

Immediate Plans: “I will stay in Alaska for a few weeks, and then I am going on a road trip with my sister this summer before I have to head back home.”

Career: “I am going to get a master’s degree at university in Switzerland. I would like to work in a hotel maybe, or travel agency. I am not 100 percent sure yet.”

Location: “I plan to live in Switzerland. It would be fun to live somewhere else, but it would be nice to be home.”

Alpine Skiing Finance

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Where to hike and keep your shoes clean this spring Rabbit Lake

By Jake Johnson

jjohnson@thenorthernlight.org

Upper Dearmoun Rabbit Lake Trail is one of the more difficult and longer trails located in the Anchorage area. Located just 15 minutes from UAA on the Seward Highway south off of DeArmoun Road, this trail consists of Glacially carved hills offering views of a rocky tundra mountainscape while crystal clear McHugh Creek flows in and out of the middle of the valley. This trail will lead you 7 miles back to a view of Rabbit Lake different from the nearby and more popular Rabbit Lake trails. A Mountain filled backdrop and reflections from the lake provide a great opportunity for photography.

Portage Lake Trail Portage Lake trailhead is located 50 miles south of Anchorage, just past Girdwood. This trail offers varying styles of landscape with tree cover, brush and open fields on a 2-mile hike to views of the lake filled with icebergs from receding Portage Glacier. Unfortunately, Portage Glacier can no longer be seen from the trail, but a slightly more difficult trail is offered that leads up to Middle Glacier with a view so close you can stand on it, literally.

Difficulty: Easy (Moderate Middle Glacier) Must haves: Water, lunch, camera (kayaks for a close up view of icebergs) Dogs: A-OK Mud Factor: Decent

Difficulty: Moderate Must haves: Water, lunch, camera, a back up SD card for more pictures.

Dogs: Leashed or controlled Mud Factor: Decent PHOTO BY KELLY IRELAND

PHOTO BY KELLY IRELAND

Thunderbird Falls

Powerline Pass

The Thunderbird Falls trail is located about 25 miles north of Anchorage on the Glenn Highway. The trailhead can be found by following road signs after the Thunderbird Falls exit right before Eklutna Lake Road.

This short 1-mile hike to a 200 foot waterfall that often freezes in the winter, leaving natural ice sculptures to be viewed. This short detour at the end of the trail down to the falls offers a longer route for hikers looking to get up close to Thunderbird Falls.

A viewing deck is also available at the end of the main trail.

Powerline Pass trail runs through the Glen Alps Valley that is located adjacent to the popular Flattop trail.

Unlike its busy neighbor, Power Line Pass stays relatively uncrowded. The main trail is an old beat up service road that runs above the tree line of the valley. It’s a total of 14 miles one way and is peppered with shorter loop trails that redirect you back onto the service road, to shorten the hike while still soaking in the views.

A little less than 15 minutes from UAA, the trailhead can be reached at the Glen Alps Trailhead.

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Must haves: Water, light snacks/lunch (depending on distance), comfortable hiking footwear, camera.

Dogs: A-OK Mud Factor: Not bad

Difficulty: Easy (great for children) Must haves: Water, hiking boots, camera.

Dogs: Leashed Mud Factor: Not bad PHOTO BY VICTORIA PETERSEN

PHOTO BY JAKE JOHNSON

Winner Creek Winner Creek Trailhead, a local Girdwood hike, is located just 45 miles south of Anchorage and offers a scenic 4-mile hike. It’s relatively flat and simple with portions of dense rainforest trails that leads to views of the gorge of Winner Creek from the footbridges above it. Also offered at the trail is a hand tram that has become a popular post for social media sites, so remember to take pictures.

Difficulty: Easy Must haves: Water, snacks, hiking boots, camera.

Dogs: Leashed or controlled Mud Factor: Not bad PHOTO BY KELLY IRELAND

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The Northern Light is a proud member of the ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS. The Northern Light is a weekly UAA publication funded by student fees and advertising sales. The editors and writers of The Northern Light are solely responsible for its contents. Circulation is 2,500. The University of Alaska Anchorage provides equal education and employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, Vietnam-era or disabled-veteran status, physical or mental disability, changes in marital status, pregnancy or parenthood.

The views expressed in the opinion section do not necessarily reflect the views of UAA or the Northern Light.­­­

Moving on: A team effort

By Kelly Ireland

editor@thenorthernlight.org

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It was August of 2013 and I received a copy of the Freshmen Edition of The Northern Light newspaper at my home address in Eagle River. Skimming the paper, I saw an ad for the position of Arts and Entertainment Editor and immediately applied. Three years later, a promotion to Executive Editor, and many memories later I’m saying goodbye to what has surely been one of the biggest parts of my life.

Working for The Northern Light and the people involved with the paper has changed my life for the better. It’s been quite the experience balancing my friendships with my staff while also trying to be a good leader. I haven’t always done things right during my time at The Northern Light, but my mistakes have taught me so much.

One thing I know is that the journey has not been my own and that many have helped me along the way to achieving my goals for The Northern Light. Without the help of Paola Banchero, Samantha Davenport, Zac Clark, Tony Craig, Anthony Crouts, Kierra Hammons, Stacey Parker, Annie Route and the rest of my staff I would not have been able to do it. All of your guidance and support has not gone unnoticed. I am glad to have worked with each and every one of you.

While I have enjoyed my time as Executive Editor and the people I have worked with, it is time for me to move on. After this semester, I will be focusing on my studies in my biology program and last few journalism classes for the next year and a half before I graduate. I will also hopefully be expanding my professional experience into the biology field.

I know that my time at The Northern Light will be a time I look back fondly on.

I look forward to seeing the next generation of leadership at The Northern Light emerge. I know things will change and it will be hard to accept at first, but I know you all will do great things at The Northern Light and beyond. For those of you also leaving (George Hyde, Tony Craig and Shay Spatz) I wish you the best in your next endeavors. I will miss being on staff with all of you, but I’m glad to shortly be just your friend and not your boss.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Terror is not so far away

By Maria Lilly Contributor

Ten months ago, I was standing on the shores of the Mediterranean. Before me topaz waves were kissing a sandy shore, all around me were people speaking words I couldn’t understand and behind me stood glimmering glass towers of metropolitan buzz. I was standing on the hot sand of Tel Aviv; a warm sea breeze carrying the taste of salt in the air.

On March 8th, not far from where I had been only nine months before, an American graduate student and retired veteran was murdered by a Palestinian terrorist. His name was Taylor Force. He was in Israel to learn about global entrepreneurship, until his life was cut short by an act of hate.

Ten months ago, I was sitting in a bus. Outside my air-conditioned haven the busy streets of Jerusalem were alive. Old, young, Muslim, Christian, Jew, Druze, foreign, Israeli, Arab: people of different races, religions, nationalities and ages lived beautiful lives in a colorful, ancient and incredible city. Walking on weather worn cobblestone streets, the hot air filled with the sounds of traffic, lyrical language and the smell of market spices.

On October 13, 2015 — only two months after I had ridden a bus through the streets of Jerusalem — Palestinian terrorists attacked a bus. Richard Lakin, an American civil rights activist and advocate for peace between Jews and Muslims, died of the injuries he sustained two weeks later.

Acts of terrorism seem far away, on the other side of the world, until I realize it could have been me. I could have been the one stabbed repeatedly, shot in the chest or beaten to death. I could have been the American tourist whose name is in the story with the headline “American killed in Israel attack.” The article would tell you I go to our University; that I had lived in Alaska for most of my life.

The article probably wouldn’t tell you that in Palestine attacks like these are lauded. It wouldn’t tell you that I was killed not because Israel is a democracy, not because the Palestinian’s don’t have a state but because children in Palestinian controlled areas are taught to hate — indoctrinated to believe there is honor in dying a martyr and taking as many infidels with you as you can.

It could have been our University mourning the loss of a student at the hands of terror. It could have been me.

THE NORTHERN LIGHT CONTACTS 3211 Providence Drive Student Union 113 Anchorage, AK 99508 EXECUTIVE EDITOR Kelly Ireland 786-1313 editor@thenorthernlight.org MANAGING EDITOR Sam Davenport content@thenorthernlight.org

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