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From the President Today we celebrate the completion of degrees, the achievement of long awaited goals and the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice. It is a joyous occasion, not only for our graduates, but also for their families and friends who have supported them throughout their educational journey. It is also a celebration for the excellent faculty, staff, and administration of the college who have worked to provide the highest quality education, support services, and encouragement that has enabled our graduates to succeed and to reach their full potential.

Student success is central to the mission and goals of Yakima Valley College. Watching our graduates walk across the platform to receive their degrees revitalizes and inspires us all to continue in our efforts to provide quality education to the citizens of the Yakima Valley.

Our 2018 graduating class, like thousands of previous YVC graduates, will go on to be lifelong achievers and leaders in our community and throughout the world. We are confident that this President Linda Kaminski, Ed.D. Board of Trustees Rosalinda Mendoza, Chair Patrick Baldoz Sara Cate, M.D. Neil McClure Robert Ozuna

graduating class has the self-determination, skills, and abilities to continue to succeed in their future education endeavors and in their chosen careers. Learning is a lifelong process and most education takes place outside the classroom. I encourage each graduate to embrace each new experience and every challenge as an opportunity to further their education and to succeed. Believe in yourself and, whatever path you choose to follow, make a difference.

Congratulations, YVC graduates!

Linda Kaminski, Ed.D. Yakima Valley College

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Commencement Program Processional (Please Stand) Arrangement: Jeff Norwood

YVC Jazz Ensemble Directed by Mr. Jeff Norwood

The Star-Spangled Banner Arrangement: S. S. Slusher

YVC Concert Choir Directed by Mr. Steven Slusher

YVC Alma Mater Music: Nancy Mayo

YVC Concert Choir Directed by Mr. Steven Slusher

Welcome and Introduction of Commencement Speaker

Linda Kaminski, Ed.D., YVC President Ms. Rosalinda Mendoza, YVC Board Chair

Commencement Address

Ms. Jan Yoshiwara Executive Director SBCTC

Ms. Alisha McNeil, Student Body President Associated Students of YVC

Introduction of Student Commencement Speaker Student Address

Ms. Erica Lua-Alonzo YVC Class of 2018

Presentation of Awards Distinguished Service

BORArchitecture Presented by Teresa Holland Rich, Ph.D., VP Administrative Services

Distinguished Alumnus

Mr. Terry Abeyta Presented by Teresa Holland Rich, Ph.D.

Faculty Emeritus

Mr. Duane Reed Presented by Mr. Tomรกs Ybarra, VP Instruction & Student Services

Robert M. Leadon Excellence in Teaching

Mr. Rajkumar Raj Presented by Mr. Pat Gilmore, YVC Foundation

Sherrie & Daryl Parker Faculty

Dr. Kelley Denome Presented by Mr. Pat Gilmore

Darlene Koch Classified Employee of the Year

Ms. Rebecca Cikauskas Presented by Mr. Pat Gilmore

Presentation of Class of 2018

Conferring Degrees

Mr. Tomรกs Ybarra, VP Instruction & Student Services

Ms. Rosalinda Mendoza YVC Board Chair

Closing Remarks

Linda Kaminski, Ed.D., President

Recessional (Please Stand)

YVC Jazz Ensemble

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Welcome

Founded in 1928, Yakima Valley College is one of the largest providers of postsecondary education in the south central region of Washington State and has a long tradition of quality teaching and a strong commitment to student success. YVC offers a comprehensive curriculum for bachelor of applied science degrees, transfer degrees, professional and technical degrees, and basic skills instruction. As one of the 34 community and technical colleges in the state of Washington, YVC serves Kittitas, Yakima, and Klickitat counties with campuses in Yakima and Grandview and learning centers in Ellensburg, Sunnyside, and Toppenish.

Today’s ceremony will include graduates from YVC’s bachelor and associate degree programs as well as high school students who are earning both their associates degree and high school diploma at the same time. YVC’s ceremony also includes students who have completed their certificate of achievement in one of our many areas of study. Thank you for joining us to celebrate our graduates.

Academic Procession

The commencement ceremony begins with the academic procession, a tradition dating back to the twelfth century.

The processional order begins with the platform party (board, president, vice presidents and speakers), followed by the deans, faculty, the bachelor degree graduates and the associate degree graduates, and certificate students.

The graduates will be primarily in two colors of gowns. The bachelor degree graduates wear black, and the associate degree and certificate of achievement graduates wear maroon. Running Start students who are graduating with their associate degree and high school diploma can choose to wear YVC’s maroon or their high school gown. The college’s administration and faculty wear gowns indicative of their academic degrees embellished with various colors depending on their discipline or area of study.

In addition to the cap and gowns, you will also see some students wearing cords, medallions, and stoles which recognize outstanding academic achievement. The cords recognize honors (GPA of 3.40 to 3.84) and high honors (GPA of 3.85 or higher). Honor cords are either white (certificates) or maroon and gold (associate or bachelor’s degrees).

High honor cords are either double white (certificates) or double gold (associate or bachelor’s degrees). Phi Theta Kappa members are wearing gold stoles and student government officers are wearing white stoles. Finally, two students selected for the All-Washington Academic Team are wearing their medallions.

Announcements

We ask that our guests silence cell phones. For safety reasons, keep all walkways clear. When the graduates enter the stadium, please stand during the processional. Photographs may be taken, but audience members are not allowed on the stage. There will be opportunities for photographs following the ceremony. Please stand for the recessional, then remain in your seat until all graduates have exited. If you have questions, please speak with an usher.

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Commencement Speaker

Ms. Jan Yoshiwara

Yakima Valley College is honored to have Ms. Jan Yoshiwara speak at the 89th Commencement Ceremony. Yoshiwara is executive director of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), an agency that administers Washington’s system of 34 public community and technical colleges. The SBCTC sets policy, allocates state operating and capital funds to the colleges, strategically plans the two-year college mission, and approves educational programs.

Yoshiwara earned a bachelor of science degree in zoology from the University of California, Davis. She later earned a master’s in education degree in student personnel administration for higher education from Western Washington University.

Yoshiwara assumed the role of executive director in July 2017 after serving as deputy executive director for the State Board’s Education Division since 1994. The division consists of instruction, student services, eLearning, policy research, and performance accountability.

In that role, Jan secured and oversaw multi-million-dollar grants and supervised state-level research on community and technical college students, staff and resources. She built partnerships with high schools, universities, business and labor leaders, state agencies, national associations, and philanthropic organizations. Yoshiwara worked with senior staff at colleges, universities, higher education and K-12 agencies, the Office of the Governor, federal and state lawmakers, and state business and labor partners to advance education goals and policies. She continues to advance these relationships as executive director.

Under Yoshiwara’s leadership, the State Board and the college system embarked on several initiatives to help more students succeed at the community and technical colleges. These efforts include establishing a Student Success Center that coaches colleges as they develop ways to help students earn degrees and certificates. She promoted Guided Pathways, a way of grouping classes and services to help students quickly and efficiently complete degrees and certificates. She helped complete the Math Strategic Plan, an initiative designed to help all students succeed in math courses, and also helped incoming high school students place into college-level math and English using innovative Bridge to College courses. In addition, her work helped expand Achieving the Dream, an initiative to improve student success measures at 16 colleges.

To ensure the success of many of these initiatives, Yoshiwara obtained grant funding from sources like Jobs for the Future, College Spark Washington, and the University of Texas Austin’s Dana Center.

Yoshiwara has been instrumental in developing budget requests to the Governor’s office and the Washington state Legislature related to student success programs like Guided Pathways, I-BEST, Opportunity Grants, Math, Engineering Science Achievement (MESA), Job Skills Program, eLearning, basic skills, workforce development, aerospace training and applied bachelor’s degrees. She created the Open Course Library, a collection of 81 high-enrollment courses redesigned to use high-quality, free-to-use materials to lower students’ costs. Yoshiwara developed the System Direction and Strategic Technology plans, multi-year strategies for the college system to think about long-term goals. Yoshiwara also has placed an emphasis on developing partnerships with the Association of Washington Business, and the Washington State Labor Council, while reestablishing the system’s statewide student leadership organization (WACTCSA).

Yoshiwara’s career at the State Board began in 1984, and her commitment to the students, faculty and staff of Washington community and technical colleges has been extraordinary. In addition to serving as executive director, she has worked as associate director of planning and information services and for student services and minority affairs.

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Student Commencement Speaker

Ms. Erica Lua-Alonzo

Yakima Valley College is pleased to have graduate Erica Lua-Alonzo deliver the student commencement speech for the class of 2018.

Lua-Alonzo has completed her associate of applied science degree in bilingual administrative office assistant.

Lua-Alonzo was born in the Yakima Valley and graduated from Davis High School in 2004. Following high school, she worked a series of jobs in banking, fast food, and as a legal assistant at a law firm. After the birth of her children, Erica made the decision to be a stay-at-home mom. “I loved my time as at stay-at-home mom, but I missed working. I knew that for my and my family’s future I wanted more,” stated Lua-Alonzo. In the spring of 2016, she took the leap and enrolled at Yakima Valley College pursing a degree from the Business Technology program.

“There has been so much that I’ve liked about YVC and the Business Technology program. There is so much diversity on campus, which has helped me grow. When I first returned to school, I did not think I would be able to do it. Here at YVC I have been pushed to my limits to do better in class and instructors have expected more of me that I expected of myself. I’ve had the opportunity to meet new people and have new adventures. As someone who wasn’t able to travel or relocate for school, YVC has been an ideal fit for me and my family,” she stated.

Pushed to succeed, she credits some of her success on the support and leadership of her instructors. “Susan Klaus was a big influence for me. She never let me settle for the minimum, it was never enough. If I turned in an assignment that wasn’t my best work, she would ask me if this was really me, which always pushed me to do better,” she continued. Her hard work has paid off with several appearances on the president’s and dean’s list.

On campus, she worked as a work-study student in YVC’s Athletic program, helping out in the fitness center and during athletic contests. Off-campus she was recently hired to work at the East Valley School District. She also volunteers as treasurer for her son’s soccer team and assists the coach during fundraising events.

Following YVC she plans to continue her career as a Special Programs Administrative Assistant and District Translator with the East Valley School District. One day she hopes to return to school to pursue a degree in teacher education.

In her commencement address, Lua-Alonzo extends her hope for the future to YVC’s graduating class of 2018. “To my fellow graduates, now you know every late night, every tear, every assignment, every exam, every moment of this journey was worth it,” she writes. “You now have something so many dream of. My wish for you is to find even the simple things in life rewarding. In moments of your struggles remember that if you can accomplish college, you can accomplish anything.”

In her free time Erica enjoys the company of her husband Jose, and three children Azelynn, Annaliah, and Jose. The close family enjoys cooking, gardening, watching movies, and are avid soccer fans.

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Distinguished Alumnus Award

Mr. Terry Abeyta

The Yakima Valley College Alumni Association is pleased to announce Mr. Terry Abeyta as this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Abeyta has been a personal injury lawyer in the Yakima Valley since 1978.

Born and raised in Yakima, Abeyta attended Yakima Valley College from 1969-1971 where he says he received some of the best instruction of his educational career. He benefitted from outstanding teachers like Delma Thayer, Inga Wiehl, and Mary Lou Schmidt, Gordon Howard, Jim Newbill, Bill Scofield, Paul Anderson, Robert McCutcheon, Millie Stenehjem, and the late Herb Blisard. He graduated at the top of his class with a 3.98 GPA and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society.

Terry says the great start he received from YVC prepared him well for transferring to Whitman College. At Whitman, he graduated at the top of his class with a 4.0 GPA, summa cum laude, was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and received honors in political science. He later attended the University of Washington Law School, winning the moot court competition and graduating in 1976 in the top 15% of his class.

Terry worked his way through college and law school as a reporter with the Yakima Herald-Republic, Walla Wall Union-Bulletin, and the

Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

After law school, he worked for two years for a law firm in the Seattle area, where he was drawn to litigation. Terry moved back to his hometown in 1978 to practice law and raise a family. He practiced two years with a firm before going into solo practice in 1981. He hired Rod Nelson a year later. They recently celebrated 36 years of practice together. Terry has limited his practice to personal injury cases since 1985.

Terry has earned a reputation as one of best personal injury lawyers in Washington. He has been honored as a Super Lawyer every year since 1999, and has been named to The Best Lawyers in America every year since 2009. In addition, he is the only lawyer in Central Washington chosen for the Damage Attorney Round Table. He has been selected for the American Board of Trial Advocates, Million Dollar Advocates, and Law Dragon’s Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America. He has also served in many leadership positions for the Washington State Association for Justice, and is a past president of the Yakima County Bar Association. Terry has the highest personal injury settlement, arbitration award, and jury verdict for a neck injury case in the history of Yakima County.

Abeyta Nelson Injury Law was recently designated by readers of the Yakima Herald-Republic as Best Law Firm and Best Personal Injury Law Firm and by readers of the Yakima Valley Business Times as Best Attorney. US News & World Report has named it a Best Law Firm.

He is active in the community, serving on the board of trustees for La Salle High School and Catholic Charities of Central Washington, and is active in St. Paul Cathedral Parish. He has served in leadership for United Way, the Yakima Valley Community Foundation, YVC Foundation, and Whitman College.

Terry’s son, David, is a lawyer and daughter, Julie, is a legal assistant at his firm. His daughter, Meagan, is a teacher at Apple Valley School. His life partner, Denielle Beaulaurier, manages his law firm.

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Distinguished Service Award

BORArchitecture

Yakima Valley College is honored to present BORArchitecture (BORA) with the 2018 Distinguished Service Award. BORA is being recognized for its significant contributions to help reshape and expand campus through the years. As one of the leading architecture firms in Central Washington, BORA has a wide range of experience providing both new construction and major renovations.

BORA is deeply rooted in the Yakima Valley and is committed to providing architectural services that enhance the local area. Their work at YVC is evidence of this commitment to community. Several members of the BORA team attended YVC before advancing to architecture school and have found extra satisfaction returning to enhance campus as accomplished professionals.

Architects have the unique opportunity to integrate themselves into their client’s work environment and through this relationship come to understand what makes an organization tick. At YVC, BORA has made it their business to get to know the faculty from each program and From top, left to right: Dave Carson, Scott Kunnanz, department involved in their projects. They take to heart the needs and Allen Opfer, Matt Reed, Wes Edwards, Jim Castino, concerns of those who will use these spaces as instructors and view Jennifer Maher, Russell Thomas, Jacquie Pembroke, Molly Breymeyer, and Sheri Brockway. each project as an opportunity to give local students a state-of-the-art learning environment. BORA’s most valued praise comes in the form of positive feedback from students and faculty.

BORA has helped YVC develop campus building standards that include a palette of economical and energy efficient building materials and systems. Budget management plays a key role in their work. They are committed to providing the most value possible within the funds available, taking care to honor the spending priorities established by YVC for every project.

“I cannot imagine a better client with which to work,” stated Principal Architect Sheri Brockway. “We truly have a collaborative relationship with YVC. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to working with us to design great buildings which makes the whole process a ton of fun!”

YVC follows a competitive selection process for the design of all major buildings. Over the years, BORA has repeatedly been selected as the most well rounded consultant for projects on campus. Some recent YVC projects that have received architectural services from BORA include: Weston D. Brown Dental Hygiene Clinic (2008), Glenn Anthon Hall (2007), City of Grandview/YVC Library (2011), North Campus Commons Plaza (2017), Palmer Martin Hall (2015), and Toppenish Learning Center (2016).

“YVC has been very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with an architecture firm that values student success and access and is committed to the community college mission,” stated Vice President of Administrative Services Dr. Teresa Rich. “YVC students reap the benefit of state of the art instructional spaces designed around beauty and functionality”.

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Faculty Emeritus Award

Mr. Duane Reed

Yakima Valley College is pleased to honor Mr. Duane Reed as the 2018 Emeritus Faculty. A long-standing instructor in the arts and sciences division, Duane taught English courses for 15 years before his retirement in 2015. He has continued to teach part-time.

Reed was born and raised in the Yakima Valley. After graduating from Selah High School, he attended YVC for two years before enlisting in United States Army. He served as a Technician in the Army Security Agency for four years in Vietnam and West Germany. When his service ended, he spent a short time working in retail before beginning work as a professional photographer. He soon had the opportunity to teach photography part-time at YVC with the late Herb Blisard. It was during this period that Reed realized he wanted a career teaching at the community college level.

In 1989, he decided to return to school and majored in English literature with an emphasis on American literature. While working on his graduate degree, he was hired to teach full-time for two years at Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen, Washington. After earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Central Washington University, he taught four years full-time at Columbia Basin College, in Pasco, Washington. In 2000, he returned to Yakima and began teaching

full-time at YVC. “What I really like about teaching is interacting with students,” stated Reed. “I also liked the idea of fighting ignorance.

This has been the most rewarding aspect of teaching,” he continued.

In addition to instructing his students, Reed has been a valuable resource to his colleagues. “Duane is extremely generous with his concern for students and for fellow faculty,” stated English Instructor Mary Dahlin. “I remember when I was first hired and was working as an adjunct instructor, and Duane immediately volunteered to let me share his office. He was teaching on a different schedule than I was, and it was so helpful to have a desk, a computer, and simply a place to be able to work and meet with students. He didn’t seem to mind at all that an interloper was invading his office space,” she continued.

A lifelong learner, Reed continues to seek out opportunities to connect on campus. “Although Duane’s service with YVC has been a recent vintage, compared to other retired faculty, he actually has one of the longest connects to YVC,” stated History Instructor Monty Walker. “F. Scott Fitzgerald’s oft-quoted line that ‘there are no second acts in American lives’ has little application to Duane. After fifteen years of teaching English composition and literature courses, Duane retired, only to return for another ‘second act.’ Now retired, Duane has become a student again, attending history and anthropology courses as well as resuming teaching as a part-time English instructor. Duane may seem to have a curmudgeonly presence, but I think he has the softest of soft spots for YVC,” he continued.

Reed is both honored and humbled to receive this award, stating, “I am very pleased to have been selected for this award. Having the respect and admiration of my colleagues validates for me what I have been trying to do over the years.”

Reed and his wife Sandra live in Yakima. They have two grown children. The couple, enjoying their retirement, love traveling throughout the US and abroad. In addition, Reed continues to be active in the local arts scene. His fine art photography is shown in local galleries and he will participate in Yakima’s upcoming Art Fest event.

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Sherrie & Daryl Parker Faculty Award

Dr. Kelley Denome

Yakima Valley College is pleased to honor Dr. Kelley Denome with the 2018 Sherrie & Daryl Parker Faculty Award. Denome is an instructor in the Workforce Education Division, teaching courses in Veterinary Technology.

Growing up near Spokane, Kelley always dreamed of being a veterinarian. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in veterinary science in 1993 and with a doctor of veterinary medicine in 1996 from Washington State University.

“I’ve always loved animals,” stated Denome. “Going into veterinary medicine I loved the combination of the animals and science. After spending years in the field I now realize that the people side is just as important,” she continued.

Originally not considering a career in education, Denome worked as a mixed and small animal veterinarian before moving to Yakima with her husband. She was encouraged to consider teaching by technicians with whom she worked at clinics, who felt that her caring and helpful nature, as well as her broad knowledge, would make her an ideal teacher. With support of these co-workers she decided to give it a try. She began teaching at YVC in 1999. A dedicated instructor, Kelley spends countless hours with both students and animals, making sure that both are nurtured.

“I love teaching,” Denome explained. “The interactions with students is my favorite aspect of teaching. Encouraging and pushing them to do better, seeing them doubt their abilities, before realizing that they can do it, it is a wonderful transformation to watch and be a part of.”

Student Violeta Aguilar Pantaleon has benefitted greatly from Kelley’s helpful nature. She states, “She is a compassionate, respectful and wonderful instructor. I am a very sensitive person and I tend to show my feelings without wanting to. Recently I was having a difficult family issue and I was not paying attention during our lecture courses.

Dr. Denome noticed something was wrong and asked me if I was doing okay. I really needed someone to talk to. I spent the rest of the evening in her office talking and crying about my family problem. She had many things to do that evening but she never once told me that I was wasting her time. I remember apologizing but she just told me she could work on her stuff later. She told me she enjoyed my company and was grateful she had the opportunity of getting to know me better. I admire her dedication to the program and how much she enjoys what she does at YVC.” Denome is also involved on campus in many areas. She has been a pathway lead for the healthcare pathway for the last three years. Throughout her time at YVC, she has also been involved in various committees including parking, curriculum, exceptional faculty awards, and chair of a faculty tenure review. She was a recipient of the Robert M. Leadon Excellence in Teaching Award in 2011.

Kelley and her husband, Andy, live in East Valley with a charismatic barn cat and exuberant English setter. They actively serve with Christian Veterinary Mission and Sun Valley Church. She also works as a clinical veterinarian during the summer.

The Sherrie & Daryl Parker Faculty Award provides recognition to a full-time faculty member who, through extraordinary interactions and personal influence, motivates students toward greater academic and personal achievement. The selection is made by committee from nominations submitted by students.

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Robert M. Leadon Excellence in Teaching Award

Mr. Rajkumar Raj

The Yakima Valley College Foundation is pleased to present the Robert M. Leadon Excellence in Teaching Award to Mr. Rajkumar Raj. An instructor in the Workforce Education Division, Raj teaches courses for the college’s engineering program and the operations management course for the bachelor of applied science in business management program.

Raj was born in Madurai, India. As a child, he always dreamed of becoming a design engineer. Following high school he earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from India’s National Institute of Technology. After earning this degree, he accepted an offer to work for a design company. In 1995 he moved to the United States to attend graduate school. He graduated in 1997 with a master’s in industrial engineering from State University of New York, Binghamton. He spent the next several years working for Flextronics in the San Francisco area first as a process engineer and later as an technical program manager. In 2005, Raj moved from California to Yakima with his family.

When an opportunity arose to tutor YVC engineering students, Raj accepted the position. He enjoyed being able to help students earn higher grades and for the first time considered education as a career.

“I saw that what I was doing was useful to these students and that it might be useful to others,” he stated. When a faculty position in the engineering department opened in 2007, he applied and was hired. He later earned a master’s degree in business from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. In addition to teaching, Raj also works as the office manager for his wife’s medical practice.

“During his tenure at YVC, he has committed his time and dedication in providing students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities in various content areas of engineering,” stated Dean of Workforce Education Paulette Lopez. “Raj demonstrates a natural ability to connect with students and his peers. I have found Raj to be student-centered and engaged with all students in and outside of the classroom setting,” she continued.

A dedicated instructor, Raj regularly seeks out connections that will be beneficial to students even after their time at YVC ends. “His contacts in the Yakima engineering community have enabled students in the AA programs to secure immediate employment upon completion of their degrees,” stated Physics and Engineering Instructor Dr. Stephen Rodrigue. “Engineering programs around the state regularly update Raj with their degree requirements, which allows Raj to provide excellent advising to transfer students. YVC engineering students, due to the excellent training they have received from Raj, have earned a very positive reputation upon their transfer to four-year institutions,” he continued.

Raj is also a valuable resource for his peers. “Raj has spearheaded projects that have allowed students to compete at state-level engineering events and mentored students in our undergraduate research program as they worked on building aerial and marine drones,” stated Biology Instructor and S2TEMS Director Dr. Matthew Loeser. “My first collaboration with Raj began in the planning of the Science Olympiad tournament. Raj volunteered to organize five different engineering events, many that involved students racing homemade cars or launching improvised bottle rockets.

Not only did Raj take on responsibility far in excess of any other faculty, but he handled it with fantastic planning and professionalism,” he continued.

Raj and his wife, Jacintha, live in West Valley. They have three children, Freida, Joshua, and Nathan.

The Robert M. Leadon Excellence In Teaching Award is an unrestricted monetary award. The selection is made by the YVC Foundation Board of Directors from nominations provided by students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni.

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Darlene Koch Classified Employee of the Year Award

Ms. Rebecca Cikauskas

The Yakima Valley College Foundation is proud to honor Ms. Rebecca Cikauskas with the Darlene Koch Classified Employee of the Year Award. Cikauskas is a Program Assistant for the Workforce Education Division’s Nursing program.

Rebecca was born in Ephrata, Washington and lived in Ellensburg for a brief time before her family settled in Selah. She graduated from Selah High School in 1986 and enlisted in the United States Navy after graduation. In 1988, when she became pregnant with her first daughter, Cikauskas requested, and was granted, an honorable discharge. The next several years brought three more daughters and Rebecca decided to stay at home and care for her family.

In 2002, she decided to return to school and began taking courses at Yakima Valley College. She earned an associate of applied science degree in general information technology and an associate of applied science degree in network administration. In 2004, she was hired to work in YVC’s Nursing program. Her various duties include class scheduling, technical support for the lab classes, equipment support, advising pre- and current nursing students, community outreach, club advising, and instructor support. She also serves as a liaison between instructors, students and community organizations that host YVC students for externships.

“I love the environment at the college,” stated Cikauskas. “I felt like it was a place that I would be challenged at, and where I would be able to provide support to. I love how my position is always changing. It is never stagnant. There is always growth, whether it be within the program, the college or with students. The most rewarding aspect of working here is when you see the results for the students. When they’ve completed the program, and passed their boards, knowing that you’ve been there through it all with the students, to see their progress and finish is pretty special,” she continued.

Cikauskas is also a valuable resource for her colleagues. “Earlier this year, I was offered a position of Program Assistant at Yakima Valley College,” stated Cody Thompson. “As with any new position came trials and tribulations of learning the ins and outs of that role. The wonderful thing about being a Program Assistant in Workforce Education is that the position comes with a team of outstanding employees that are equipped to handle any challenge, and always willing to aid me along the way. Rebecca Cikauskas, with her vast knowledge of scheduling (my most difficult challenge to date by far), has been there for me through the learning process and continues to support me as questions arise even today,” he continued.

“Rebecca is the heart and soul of our program,” stated Nursing Program Coordinator Rhonda Taylor. “Her dedication and attention to detail has served faculty and students in more ways than can be listed. Her contributions to the success of the nursing program far outweigh her job description. She goes above and beyond for each student and faculty member,” she continued.

“Rebecca helps students and faculty navigate YVC systems,” stated Nursing Instructor Wendy Baker. “Her problem solving ability is legend. She keeps all of the systems running that support student success, from on boarding requirements for clinical sites, collecting data for faculty to track student progress, to making sure students know how to plan a pinning ceremony. Rebecca is an integral member of our team,” she continued.

Rebecca lives in Selah with her fiancé Greg Sugden. She has four grown daughters, and a stepson. She also has two grandsons.

The Darlene Koch Classified Employee of the Year Award is an unrestricted monetary award. It provides recognition to a classified employee who exemplifies dedication to the mission and goals of YVC. The selection is made by the YVC Foundation Board of Directors from nominations provided by students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni.

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Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees Jesus Alvarez*

Connelly DeHaven*

Lauren Marie Ledesma

Sonica Anserello*

Diana Dolquist

Patricia Ray Lee*

Aida K. Bazan

Gilbert Felix, Jr.

Tammera LeRoue*

Julie Michelle-Leilani Bates

Aaron Fowler*F

Britany Lie

James Benfiet

Larry Frazier*

Rebecca M. Maciel

Ryan Bonnin**

Rebecca Fuchs

Anna Marie Mahony*

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Ellensburg

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, University Place

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Yakima

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Moxee

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Puyallup

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Bachelor of Applied Science in IT Networking – System Administration, Yakima

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Pamela L. Gabbard*F

Sara J. Borneman

Bachelor of Applied Science in IT Networking – System Administration, Selah

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Anacortes

Karina Garcia

Brianna Kristine Byrne

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Tieton

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Yakima

Carly Dee Goltiani

Andrea Cardenas*

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Olympia

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Toppenish

Taylor Herrick

Matthew Carpenter*

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Grandview

Kiley Hillman*

Kristian Ariel Carrasco

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Yakima

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Mabton

Kelsey Dawn Holmes

Jesse Cerrillo III

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Selah

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Mabton

Stephanie Hutson-Wade*F

Laura Chavez

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Greg Collins**F

Brian Ireton

Bachelor of Applied Science in IT Networking – System Administration, Yakima

Paige Curtsinger

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Selah

Donald Darnell

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Moxee

Emily Anne James

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Bellingham

Gloria Knoeb

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Prosser Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Yakima Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Bonney Lake Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Yakima Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Yakima

Karissa Martinez Cuevas*

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management; Associate in Arts, Yakima

Katrina Lynn Myrland

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Kennewick

Denise A. Nelson*

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Selah

Kayla Marie Nelson

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Moxee

Tonia Patnode

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Marlena Ramirez

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Jessenia Evelia Rodriguez

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Katherine Rodriguez

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Toppenish

Samantha Rodriguez*

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Daisy Rojas

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Union Gap

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) 12

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Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees Robyn M. Rossmeisl*

Mikal Wilkerson

Elpidia B. Saavedra

Julie Wilson*

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Yakima

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Olympia

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Toppenish

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Union Gap

Andrew A. Salvagno*

Bachelor of Applied Science in IT NetworkingSystem Administration, Selah

Artemio Sanchez**

Bachelor of Applied Science in IT NetworkingSystem Administration, Toppenish

Hector Sanchez

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Jannet Sanchez

Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Quincy

Victoria Sanchez

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Stanley Sellers**

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Elizabeth Stavros*F

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Steven Stine**

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Adam Javier Suarez

Bachelor of Applied Science in IT NetworkingSystem Administration, Yakima

Sydney Thompson

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Bradley Tice

Bachelor of Applied Science in IT NetworkingSystem Administration, Selah

Debbie Vasquez

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Grandview

Denise Vera

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Kristina Weaver

Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) ÎŚ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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Associate Degrees Daisy Abonza*

Tyler Douglas Allen

Ana Aburto

Ashley Altomare

Samantha Achziger

Azayla Atares M. Alvarado

Daniel Tristen Acob

Lisa M. Alvarado

Cristina Acosta

Mariana Alvarez

Alyssa Moriah Aguilera

Maria Guadalupe Alvarez Garibay

Jennifer Aguilar

Ericlee R. Amaro

Daniel Aguilar

Alondra Ambris

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Business, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Selah

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Moxee

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate in Arts, Zillah

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate of Applied Science for Para Educator, Yakima

Desiree Rae Aguilar

Associate in Business, White Swan

Violet Aguilar-PantaleĂłn

Lidia Lizbeth Anaya Rodriguez

Alissa Akland*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Chad Robert Anderson*F

Maria Gisel Armenta

Associate in Arts, Mabton

Vanesa M. Arostegui*F Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Business, Grandview

Mohsen Asadalla* Ramon Ascencio

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Jennifer Lynn Ault

Associate in Business, Yakima

Vanessa Aviles

Guadalupe Ayala

Brandon Andrews

Jessica Alcaide Espinoza*

Associate of Applied Science for Para Educator; Certificate in State Initial Early Childhood Education, Yakima

Diana Andino

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Adriana Arias*

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Mabton

Yesica Andrade*

Fernando Alaniz*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Business, Selah

Associate of Applied Science in Bilingual Administrative Office Assistant, Moxee

Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology, Prosser

Adilene Isabella Arias

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Ellensburg

Associate in Science, Track 1, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Pasco

Lizette Ambriz**

Edgar G. Amezcua-Rios

Jeremy Aguirre**

Araceli Arevalo Lucas

Omar G. Arroyo*

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Grandview Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Assistant; Certificate in Business Technology Medical Receptionist, Prosser Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Marissa Aguilar

Monica Arellano Gutierrez

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Sunnyside

Ricardo Ayala Valencia**

Associate of Applied Science in IT Network Administrator, Toppenish

Associate in Business, Sunnyside

Associate of Applied Science in IT Network Administrator, Yakima

Marisela Baca

Alejandra Alcala*

Mecedes Andrews

Nicholas Adam Bachmeier

Associate of Applied Science in Business Management, Business Management with Entrepreneurship Specialty, and in Business Management with Marketing Specialty; Certificate in Business Marketing, Yakima

Guadalupe Alcala*

Associate in Arts, Union Gap

Yulisa Araceli Apodaca Associate in Arts, Yakima

Emily May Aragon

Associate in Business, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Yakima

Lauren Alderman*

Joaquin Manuel Arambul

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Prosser

Ellie Alexander

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Newcastle Associate in Arts, Wapato

Nelvy Badillo Arellano Associate in Arts, Mattawa

Hugo Baeza Arenas

Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology, Yakima

Valeria Baeza Gonzalez

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Certificate in Communications/Call Taker, Yakima

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) 14

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Associate Degrees Jessica Jazmine Benavides

Dora Bravo

Alondra Elizabeth Bender Rubio

Krystal Marie Bravo

Ashlee Berg*

Sandra Bravo

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Andrea B. Barcenas*

Gerardo Berumen

Maranda Bredwell

Emily Bardwell

Maricela Bess-Madrigal

Sara Brewer**

Nicole Barnes

Amanda Nikole Bestebreur

Skylar Brewer

Gavin Allan Bakker

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Shane M. Balcom

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Lorena Barajas

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Grandview

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Brenda L. Barragan

McKenzie Biddick**

Associate in Business, Grandview Associate in Arts, Grandview Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Granger Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Business, Selah

Kain Bridges

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in ECE-Children’s Studies, Yakima

Brenna Black

Modesta Melvin Thomas Britten

Mercedes A. Barrans

Chelsea C. Blodgett*

Savannah Nicole Brommer*

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Tomi L. Barragan*

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology, Yakima

Joseph Blodgett

Warren Martin Barreiro

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Elizabeth L. Bohon

Domingo Barrera

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Prosser

Jennifer Bon

Jasmine N. Barrera

Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency Studies, Othello

Katherine Barrera*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Sarah M. Boyle*

Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency Studies, Yakima

Laura Beehler

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Kalyssa M. Belzer

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Selah

Jaylynn Bossert

Sophia Barttels

Associate in Computer Science, Yakima

Carissa A. Bond*

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Selah

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Ellensburg

Stephanie Brianna Beagle

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Ellensburg

Brittney Lorene Borchardt

Darlene L. Bartlett

Olga Bautista Gutierrez

Associate in Arts, Fort Jones, CA

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Jeremy C. Brachtenbach**

Associate of Applied Science-Transfer in Business Administration, Naches

Alyssa Marie Brandt Associate in Arts, Yakima

Micca J. Brandt

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Sacramento, CA

Associate of Applied Science Veterinary Technology, Spokane

Alec Brown**

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Jered Joseph Brown*

Associate of Applied Science in Business Management, Tieton

Mikaela Breanne Brown Associate in Arts, Yakima

Silas John Brugman

Associate of Applied Science in Instrumentation and Industrial Automation Technology, Silverlake

Kolbie Marie Brunson* Associate in Arts, Prosser

Tina M. Bueno

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Barbara J. Bunker

Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency Studies, Ellensburg

Erik Michael Burton Associate in Arts, Moxee

Mechelle A. Busey

Associate in Arts, Selah

Autumn S. Cadengo

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Grandview

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) ÎŚ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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Associate Degrees Eric Camacho

Erik Alejandro Castillo*

Associate in Arts, Granger

Associate in Arts; Associate in Science, Track 2, Grandview

Jenna Campbell

Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Yakima

Miriam Castro

Sasha Campbell

Rommel E. Castro**

Associate in Business, Yakima

Associate in Business, Yakima Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology, Wapato

John Campos

Stephanie Castro Figueroa

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Maria D. Campos

Maria D. Cervantes

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Gina Cardenas

Sarah Champoux

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Susana Cardenas

Pedro N. Chavarria

Associate in Business, Zillah

Christina Elizabeth Carefoot

Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Administrative Assistant, and in Business Technology Legal Office Assistant, Yakima

Shania Dale Carlisle*

Associate in Science, Track 1, Preston ID

Jesse J. Chavez

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Denise Carreon

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Mabton

Johnny Chavez

Oscar Emmanuel Carrillo*

Laura Maricela Chavez Cervantes**

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Science, Track 2, Grandview

Linda Noemi Carrillo-Espinosa Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Annette M. Casey

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation and in Correctional, Grandview

Associate of Applied Science in Agribusiness, Certificate in Tree Fruit Production, Prosser

Alberto Castañeda Robledo

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Iridiana Clemente Garibay Associate in Arts, Yakima

Mikayla Combs

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Genie A. Connel

Associate in General Studies, Yakima

Juan C. Contreras*

Associate in Arts, Tieton

Riley Benjamin Corbin Associate in Arts, Yakima

Juan Manuel Cordova*

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing and Coding, Moxee

Jacqueline Lené Cornwell Associate in Arts, Outlook

Jasmin Corona

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Diane C. Coronado

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Minji Choi

Jazmine Nicole Correa

Jocelyn Cholico

Kassandra M. Correa

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Yakima

Associate in Arts; Associate in Science, Track 2, Yakima

Ethan Ken Christensen

Saúl Castañeda Robledo

David J. Church*F

Associate of Applied Science in Aerospace Machining Technology; Certificate in CNC Operator, Yakima

Marshall W. Clement

Brittney B. Corral

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Kevin Richard Cassidy

Associate in Arts, Ellensburg

Drew Stanley Childers Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing and Coding, Yakima

Kaitlyn Clark

Jesse W. Conner*

Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Bilingual Administrative Office Assistant, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate in Science, Track 2, Yakima

Alisia Chavez

Erick J. Chavez*

Josh Carrasco

Jacob Patrick Clark

Associate of Applied Science in Business Management and in Accounting; Certificate in Business Accounting, Accounting Clerk and in Business Management, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Toppenish

Associate in Arts, Yorktown, VA

Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Bilingual Administrative Office Assistant, Yakima

Dalia Chavez

Janette L. Carmona

Aundrea Selene Clark

Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Moxee

Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Sunnyside Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Julissa A. Correa

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Kaylin Cortez**

Associate in Arts, Grandview

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) 16

Φ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Associate Degrees John W. Costello

Associate of Applied Science in IT Network Administrator, Wapato

Kathy Cousins*F

Associate in Science, Track 1, Selah

Daniela Covarrubias*

Emma Katherine DeBlasio Associate in Arts, Yakima

Marlin Davidson

Associate in Arts, Cle Elum

Krystal Jean Decaney

Madison R. Door

Associate of Applied Science in Agribusiness, Selah

Molly C. Dowdy

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Selah

Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology, Sedro Woolley

Brianne Drake

Jared K. Covington

Vanessa Yesenia De La Cruz

Kelsey Rose Drewniany

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Andrea L. Cox**

Associate in Arts, Selah

Magdalynn M. Cox* Associate in Arts, Selah

Nathaniel J. Crites

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Certificate in Correctional and Crime Scene Investigation, Sunnyside

Maria M. Delgado

Associate in Arts, Moxee

Juliet Marie Dennis

Associate in Arts, Grandview Associate in Arts, Yakima

Colin DuBuc

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Justin D. Dunfee

Associate in Arts, Selah

Associate in Arts, Selah

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Prosser

Edwin E. Durán

Caleb Cruz

Cole James Derrey

Raymie Dyches

Associate in Business, Yakima

Evelyn Cruz

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Joshua Cruz

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Otto R. Cruz

Associate in Arts, Tieton

Sulema Cruz-Sanchez*

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education-Children’s Studies; Certificate in State Early Childhood Education, Yakima

Leslye Noemi Cuevas

Associate in Business, Wapato

Associate in Arts, Zillah

Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Administrative Assistant; Certificate in Business Technology General Office Assistant and in Accounting Clerk, Union Gap

Madison Joy Detloff

Alisha M. Eaton

Alexis DeVore**

Lara Ruth Eastman

Associate of Applied Science in Agribusiness; Certificate in Tree Fruit Production, Zillah

Jaymin Michael DeRuyter Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Kennewick Associate in Arts, Naches

Andrea Diaz

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Jesus A. Diaz

Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology, Yakima Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Allyson Eglin**F

Associate in Business, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Granger

Associate of Applied Science in IT Network Administrator, Toppenish

Samantha Ehlis

Caila Dahl

Keila Y. Diaz**

Lainie E. Elder

Valerie Marie Diaz

Kaitlin Elmo

Madison Diener

Kari L. Erwin*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Taylor N. Daniel

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Tyler-Ann Mai Darling Associate in Arts, Selah

Allison M. Davis**

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Carly Davis

Associate in Arts, Selah

Millea DeAngelo

Associate in Arts, Prosser

Dylan DeBlasio*

Associate in Arts, Granger Associate in Arts, Mabton Associate in Arts, Grandview

Hailey Airren Jenay Distler Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Inez Zuleima Dominguez Associate in Arts, Grandview

Antonio Dominovic*

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Selah Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology

Sergio Escalera-Lopez

Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology, Yakima

Maria Espinoza

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Grandview

Yasmine Espinoza*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) Φ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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Associate Degrees Narsedalia Estevez Manzano

Taylor Foley

Alexandra Garcia**

Deborah Jean Etheridge*

Mason Foutz*F

Amaury Garcia-Cumming

Miguel Angel Farias

Kimberly A. Fowler

Anakaren Garcia

Tirzah Fassett**

Rachel Louise Frahm

Danielle D. GarciaF

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Elk

Associate in Arts, Zillah

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Selah

Associate of Applied Science in Instrumentation & Industrial Automation Technology, Scappoose, OR

Allison Annika Fay*F Associate in Arts, Yakima

Faith A. Francis

Katina Nicole Ferguson

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Pendleton, OR

Brenda Yunuen Frias Perez

Edgar Fernandez

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Bryona Jo Hazel Frick

Leslie Alexa Fernandez* Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Three Forks, MT

Norma J. Fernandez*

Kira Frieske*

Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Administrative Assistant and in Legal Office Assistant; Certificates in Business Technology General Office Assistant, and in Business Technology Medical Receptionist, Yakima

Shaye Fetzer

Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Naches

Associate in Business, Granger Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Yakima

Timothy J. Fletcher

Associate in Science, Track 2, Yakima

Brayley Fleetwood*

Associate in Science, Track 1, Yakima

Bianca Flores

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Rosa I. Flores*

Associate in Arts; Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing and Coding, Yakima

Lizbeth Flores Carlos*

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Evan Garcia

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Grandview

Magda Jocelyn Garcia* Associate in Arts, Yakima

Maria M. Garcia

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, Moxee

Yesenia Garcia*

Morgan R. Gardner*

Steven Fullerton*

Diego Garza

Bruce Gaitor Jr.

Ezequiel Garza Jr.

Cecilia Alejandra Galindo

Evan Matias Garza*

Eric Galland

Joshua Ray Gasseling

Esteban Guadalupe Gallardo Moran

Emily M. Geer**F

Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Union Gap

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation and in Police Clerk/Support Specialist, Moxee

Makena Raney Fischer

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Travis Frymier

Associate in Arts, Selah

Lori E. Fischer*F

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences, Grandview

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Chrystin Rhiannon Firestone*

Associate in Arts, Ellensburg

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, N. Las Vegas, NV

Henry Wesley Feusner

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside Associate in Arts, Mabton Associate in Arts, Selah Associate in Arts, Selah

Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Yakima

Tiffaney Caitlin Gilliland Associate in Arts, Yakima

Mayra Galvan*

Bryn Alexandra Glassgow

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Jessica Nicole Desirae Galaviz

Emily R. Glover*

Associate in Arts, Gandview

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Celeste Galvan

Diana Godinez*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Chayenne Lee Ganuelas

David Eliseo Godinez-Cruz

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Wapato

Associate in Science, Track 1, Toppenish

Albino Garcia

Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Aberdeen

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Alexis Breann Golphenee

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) 18

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Associate Degrees Meaalofa Pauni Gomez*

Soledad Gonzalez*

Blaine F. Gutheridge

Yessica M. Gonzalez*F

Alissa W. Gutierrez*

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Anadelia Gonzales

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Prosser

Carmen Maria Gonzales*

Associate in Business, Toppenish

Esmeralda G. Gonzalez-Armenta

Jesus Gonzales

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Janet Alexis Gonzalez Sanchez

Nicole Gonzales

Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology General; Certificate in IT Office Suite and in IT General, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Adriana Gonzalez*

December J. Gordon

Associate in Business, Selah

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Amy Marie Gonzalez

Ana L. Graciano

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Daisy Gonzalez

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Daisy Gonzalez

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Ivan A. Gonzalez

Associate of Applied Science in Agribusiness, Wapato

Jocelyn D. Gonzalez

Associate in Arts, Union Gap

Kenny Gutierrez*

Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Mabton Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Assistant, Yakima

Sarah C. Foglesong-Granger

Jasmine Guzman

Associate in Arts, Moxee

Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency Studies, Naches

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Lauren Elizabeth Grant

Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Administrative Assistant, Yakima

Brenda Guzman-Marin Jordan Kae Haberman

Associate in Arts, Selah

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Ellensburg

Aspen Greenwalt

Lenard Halderman

Associate in Arts, Naches

Logan Gress

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Warren H. Griffin

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Agribusiness, Yakima

Rosa Gonzalez*

Nickol Grimm*

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education with a Preschool Special Education Option; Certificate in State Initial Early Childhood Education, State Early Childhood Education, ECE Preschool Special Education Instructional, State Short ECE Specialization-Administration, State Short ECE Specialization-General, and in State Short ECE Specialization-Infant & Toddler Care, Sunnyside

Erika Gutierrez

Carrie Gutierrez-Simpson

Rebecca Anne Grealy*

Rebeca Gonzalez

Associate of Applied Science in IT Network Administrator, Wapato

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Selah

Jose A. Gonzalez

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Edgar Gutierrez

Stephanie Gutierrez

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Rafael Gonzalez

Associate in Arts, Buena

Case Graf*

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Certificates in Communications/Call taker, Correctional, Crime Scene Investigation and in Police Clerk/Support Specialist, Grandview

Blandy Gutierrez

Selene Gutierrez

Whitney Graf

Estephany J. Gonzalez**

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Business Management, Sunnyside Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Yakima

Associate in Arts; Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Valeria Isabel Gudino-Rodriguez

Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology, Yakima

Jessica P. Hamer

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Kittitas

Erin E. Hancock*

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing and Coding, Yakima

Joelle Lyn Hand

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Yakima

Britnee Marie Guerrero

Havilah Rosamond Hansen*

Associate in Arts, Mabton

Erikah Maria de Jesus GuillĂŠn Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Chattaroy

Leif J. Harfst*

Associate in Science, Track 2, Yakima

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) ÎŚ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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Associate Degrees Colton R. Harris

Kameron Shane Hoff-Williams Associate in Arts, Yakima

Victoria Isabella Ibarra

Associate in Arts, Murray, UT

Grace Louise Harris*

Erin Sue Holloway

Associate of Applied Science-Transfer in Early Childhood Education, Moxee

Jamie Isaacson*

Associate in Arts; Associate in Science, Track 1, Selah

Emily Harrison

Luke T. Homes

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Charlotte Hartwig

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Olivia Holmes

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Chris Hoptowit

Ashley Hatfield

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Associate in Arts, Ellensburg

Chris Hotowit

Jonathon W. Heese*

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Associate in Arts, Tieton

Alyssa Hovenkotter**F

Samantha G. Hein

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Selah

Everette A. Howe Sr.

Abraham Hernandez

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology, Wapato

Alexandra Hernandez

Amanda Sue Hoy

Associate in Arts, Mabton

Associate in General Studies, Selah

Fernando R. Hernandez

Miranda Hudgens*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Mabton

LeiLani E. Hernandez

James Samuel Huffman*

Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Administrative Assistant, Wapato

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Natalie Quinn Hernandez*

Associate in Business, Selah

Associate in Science, Track 1, Yakima

Nike Hulskamp

Raymond M. Hernandez

Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency Studies, Yakima

Elias A. Herrera

Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Administrative Assistant, Yakima

Rogelio Herrera Jr.*

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Viviana Herrera Salas Associate in Arts, Yakima

Trystan D. Herzog

Associate in Arts, Moxee

Heather A. Hinze**F Associate in Arts, Yakima

Stephen Paul Hoff

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Leanna A. Huitron

Associate in Arts, Moxee

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Kevin Ishimwe*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Emalie Roz Islas-Wallin Associate in Arts, Naches

Diana Judith Jacinto

Associate in Arts, Mabton

Sarah Jean Jackson

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Esmeralda Jacobo

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Jose Jaime*

Associate in Science, Track 2, Grandview

Hongyoon “James” JangF Associate in Arts, Hoodsport

Anju Jason

Associate in Business, Yakima

Elijah R. Jasso III

Associate in Arts, Benton City

Tia D. Jensen**

Associate in Arts, Selah

Alondra Jimenez*

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Benton City

Yomara Jimenez*

Tyler Thales Hunsaker

Yovana Jimenez**

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate in Arts, Zillah

Damon Jaeger Hurst

Lucas G. Jochen

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Michelle R. Hurst*

Moriah Jochen*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Dane Randall Hyatt

Cora Marie Johnson

Associate in Arts, Naches

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Kashara Hyder

Nicholas Johnson*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Science, Track 1, Ellensburg

Syrina Maria San Juana Ibarra*

Craig R. Johnston*

Associate in Arts, Granger

Guadalupe Ibarra Zuniga

Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Bridgeport

Associate in Arts, Zillah

Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology; Certificate in Engineering Technology and in CAD, Yakima

Aimee Marie Joiner* Associate in Arts, Yakima

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) 20

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Associate Degrees Erica Jones

Agnes Komorowski

Cotton Long

Savanna Kresse**

Daisy Lopez

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

McKenna Jean Kupp

Jalisa A. Lopez*

Sydney M. Jordan

Jordan LaMay**F

Kayla Lopez*

Jesus Antonio Juarez

Chelsea Marie Lamm

Lisania Lopez

Maguen Landa-Samano Diaz

Mitzi Lopez

Associate in General Studies, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Ellensburg

Cora Grace Jongeward Associate in Arts, Moxee

Associate in Arts, Pasco

Kaylee Jordan

Associate in Arts, Selah

Associate in Arts, Selah

Associate in Arts, Naches

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Ellensburg

Itzel Y. Justo Garcia*

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Benjamin G. Kamau

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences, Yakima

Harleen Kaur*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency, Toppenish

Maria del Carmen Lang

Associate in Arts, Zillah

Associate in Arts, Tieton

Associate in Arts, Ellensburg

Laura J. Lawrence

Estasia Marie Kerrigan*F Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Yakima

Kellie Ketchum

Anthony Ledesma*

Associate in Arts, Cowiche

Brenna Keys*F

Associate in Arts, Selah

Associate of Applied Science in IT Network Administrator and in Information Technology General, Tieton

Angelica Kiser

Madeline Aleece Klein** Misty Knox

Associate of Applied Science in Business Management, Grandview

Erica Michelle Libenow**F Associate in Arts, Ellensburg

Tyler Lindsay

Associate in Arts, Selah Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in TV/Video Production, Yakima

Vanessa Leandra Lopez Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Joshua L. Lowe**F

Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Certificates in Communications/Call taker, Correctional, Crime Scene Investigation and in Police Clerk/Support Specialist, Cowiche

Kara Ann Lowe Patricia Lowrie

Monika R. Linstad

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Business, Yakima

Daisy Leon*

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Manson

Blake A. Kitt**

Tony O. Lopez*F

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Marbella Leyva Morales

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Grandview Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Amanda L. Kilseimer*

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Prosser

Rosana E. Lopez

Lissette Larios

Pasha R. Kerch

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Alexandria Langlow

Associate in Business, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences, Moxee

Cameron Larimer

Hunter Kellogg

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Bremerton

Joshua Joseph Kehoe*

Associate in Arts; Associate in Business, Cowiche

Allan Locia

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Certificates in Communications/Call taker, Crime Scene Investigation and in Police Clerk/Support Specialist, Selah

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Erica Lua-Alonzo*

Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Bilingual Administrative Office Assistant, Yakima

Itzel Lujan

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Brandon M. Lugo*

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences, Yakima

Reina M. Luna

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Xitlali Luna Herrera* Associate in Arts, Granger

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) ÎŚ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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Associate Degrees Elvira Lustre*

Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Legal Office Assistant, Toppenish

Araceli Macias

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Crystal N. Martinez

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate in Arts, Selah

Crystal Stephanie Martinez

Erica Macias

Associate in Business, Sunnyside

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Christopher M. Ramirez Associate in Arts, Yakima

Sandra Maciel*

Domingo Martinez

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Agribusiness, Grandview

Sara Kassandra Maciel Associate in Arts, Yakima

Garret Martinez

Alexander MacKinnon*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Gerardo Andres Martinez

Alma Rosa Madrigal

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Maria R. Martinez

Nandy Madrigal

Associate in Business, Toppenish

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Raymond S. Martinez

Vanessa Karina Madrigal*F

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

David Eliud Maldonado

Ashley Martinez

Ruben Martinez*

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Certificate in Communications/ Call Taker, Correctional, Crime Scene Investigation, and in Police Clerk/Support Specialist, Yakima

Rick McLoud

Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology General, Selah

Krista S. McManus*

Associate in Arts, Richland

Alisha L. McNeil **F Associate in Arts, Moxee

April Lorene McNeil*F Associate in Arts, Moxee

Natalie Kay McVey**

Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Oak Harbor

Jasmine Medrano

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Certificate in Communication/Call Taker, Crime Scene Investigation, and Police Clerk/Support Specialist, Yakima

Cindy V. Mejia

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Nicolas A. Mejia

Associate of Arts, Mabton

Associate of Applied Science in TV/Video Production, Yakima

Kailyn Mendez

JosĂŠ Martinez Barcenas

Yoselin Mendez-Rodriguez*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Mabton

Ruth Marina Maldonado

Jaqueline Guadalupe Martinez Guerrero*

Kelsy Anne Maloney*

Samuel K. Masters

Kevin L. Mannin

Taylor Mathews

Emanuel Manzo-Casio*

Jennifer Matthews

Adrian I. Maravilla

Jessica Rose Marie McAlpine* Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Toppenish

Brenda Marin-Perez

Brittany Lace McCardle**F

Guadalupe Mendoza

Tomas Eduardo Mariscal

Maxwell McGuire

Hidalia E. Mendoza**F

Isabel K. Martian

Jessie William McIntosh

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Cle Elum Associate in Science, Track 1, Yakima Associate in Arts, Sunnyside Associate in Arts, Granger Associate in Arts, Cowiche Associate in Arts, Granger Associate in Arts, Yakima

Annelisa A. Martinez

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Zillah

Associate in Arts, Prosser Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Selah Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Business, Outlook Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in IT General Support Specialist, Moxee

Rachelle McPherson

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Ellensburg

Alejandra Mendoza

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Brixaida Mendoza*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Elizabeth Alejandra Mendoza Associate in Arts, Yakima

Ernesto Mendoza

Associate in Business, Yakima

Esmeralda Mendoza*

Associate in Arts, Union Gap Associate of Applied Science in ECE with a Preschool Special Education Option, Granger

Jazmin Mendoza

Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology, Yakima

Julianne Mendoza** Associate in Arts, Yakima

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) 22

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Associate Degrees Saida Mendoza

Lionel Moran Padilla

Elizabeth Mendoza-Guillen

Amy L. Morfin*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Business, Toppenish

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Selah

Cipriano Meraz

Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology General Degree, Sunnyside

Juan Carlos Morfin Rocha*

Angelica Mercado

Chancellor Morgan

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Diane Nelson

Associate of Applied Science in ECE with a Preschool Special Education Option, Yakima

Tyler J. Nelson

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing and Coding, Zillah

Sophia Solvay Newgard Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in IT Network Administrator, Ellensburg

Casey O’Brien*

Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology; Certificate in Engineering Technology, Sunnyside

Breanna May Morton

Alejandra Vanessa Ochoa*

Lesly Mercado Sanchez

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Juan M. Mercado Jr.

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Matthew James Mulvaney

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Jessica Munguia*

Melanie L. Merrill*

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Associate in Arts; Certificate in Dental Assisting, Selah

Magali Mungia Peña*

Shane Merrill*

Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology, Yakima

Samantha Grace Mesman

Associate of Applied Science for Para Educator, Sunnyside

Angela Elvira Muñoz*

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Mount Vernon

Amanda Murphy**

Grace Meza*

Aziz Abedalazez Musabeh

Associate in Science, Track 1, Yakima Associate of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Megan Michael

Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Assistant, Yakima

Guadalupe Myers

Ana Yanci Michel*

Abrag N. Nassar**

Associate in Arts, Prosser

Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Certificate in Correctional and in Crime Scene Investigation, Yakima

Hilda M. Ochoa**

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Sarai Ochoa

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences, Tieton

Arlene Olea

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Megan Oliva

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Yerenia E. Oliveros

Associate in Arts, Mattawa

Lynn Olson

Associate in General Studies, Naches

Ilse Melanie Ornelas**

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting and in Business Management, Grandview

Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency Studies, Outlook

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Irene Milanez

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences, Toppenish

Edgardo Navarro

Enrique Ortiz Jr.

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Allison Monroe*

Associate in Arts, Tieton

Nancy Monter Cruz

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Mary Carmen Montes Associate in Arts, Yakima

Amanda Moore

Associate of Applied Science for Para Educator, Easton

Oscar Miguel Morales Associate in Arts, Yakima

Joselin Alejandra Navarrete Associate in Arts, Yakima

Tony M. Nedeff

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Adrian Carlos Negrete Associate in Arts, Yakima

Jose Negrete

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Raymond Negrete*

Associate of Applied Science-Transfer Business Administration, Yakima

Brian Orozco Perez*

Associate in Arts, Mabton

Rosa I. Ortiz

Associate in General Studies, Toppenish

Amariah Osborn

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Connor E. Osborne

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Yadira Rodriguez Oseguera* Associate in Arts, Union Gap

Daisy Nelson

Associate in Arts, Yakima

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) Φ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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Associate Degrees Tiffany Lea Owens

Associate of Applied Science in ECE with a Preschool Special Education Option, Grandview

Starrla Kay Pearson*

Jordon Elizabeth Pope

Lukas Paul Pechtel**

Victoria Prather*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Certificate in Criminal Justice Program Correctional and in Crime Scene Investigation, Yakima

Alixsa Ozuna-Sanchez* Associate in Arts, Yakima

Fay Packard*

Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Yakima

Kassandra Prieto*

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Piper C. Peltier

Isaac Rey Pulido

Associate in Business, Selah

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Bilingual Legal Office Assistant, Granger

Ubaldo Peña*

Debrianna Quenzer*

Associate in Business, Sunnyside

Associate in Science, Track 1, Yakima

Felicity Padilla

Yeraldin Peralta Enriquez*

Arlae Ramirez**

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Selah

Anette Ochoa Padilla

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Yoselin Peralta Enriquez*

Jessica Padilla

Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency Studies, Yakima

Liliana Padilla Herrera Associate in Arts, Tieton

Juan Pallares

Associate in Arts, Mabton

Jocelyn Palomares

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Herlinda Paredes

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Anthony J. Perez Erick Perez

Jasmine J. Ramirez

Associate in Arts, Mattawa

Associate in General Studies, Wapato

Robert McKay Permann

Jennifer Ramirez

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in General Studies

Brittany Peterson

Lucero Ramirez

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Naches

Scott Petersen*F

Tanner Parker

Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology, Associate of Applied Science in Construction Design Technology, Zillah

Associate in Arts, Spokane

Alejandro Pasaye Hernandez* Associate in Arts, Grandview

Brittany Peterson

Delaney Patrick

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Cong Albert Pham

Larissa-Mariah Ann Pauza Associate in Arts, Zillah

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Vancouver

Hannah Emelia Payne*F

Danika L. Pimms

Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Stanwood

Artemio Paz**

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Maria Paz**

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Trisha Pearsall

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Herminia Ramirez

Sadee Peterson**

Belle Parker

Cesar Ramirez

Associate of Applied Science in TV/Video Production, White Swan

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Quincy

Venecia Ramirez*

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Briceida N. Ramos*

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Christian A. Ramos

Associate in Business, Yakima

Edith Ramos

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Guadalupe Ramos

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Juan Ramos

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, White Swan

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Jennifer Karina Pineda

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology, Yakima

Stephanie M. Pinkham

Barbara Ramsey

Spencer W. Ramos

Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology, Wapato

Associate in Arts, Ellensburg

Ilianelle D. Plaza Hernandez*

Associate in Arts, Tieton

Trina Reneé Randall

Associate in Arts, Moxee

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) 24

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Associate Degrees Amanda Elizabeth Randles

Katie Richards

Briana Milagros Rodriguez

Irene Cielo Rangel*

Rebecca Marie Richey*

Elizabeth Rodriguez

Ariel L. Rickey

Guadalupe Rodriguez

Adam M. Rieker*

Lilibet Rodriguez*F

Associate of Applied Science Business Management, Pasco

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Naches

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences, Mabton

Jennifer Lynn Rankin Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Ellensburg

Susan Rasband

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Technology, Naches

Nicole Rasmussen*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Hannah Riel*

Nikolai Raymond

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Cecilia Rincon Europa

Elaine Marcell Razey

Associate in Arts, Mattawa

Associate in Arts, Granger

Robert Ring**

Ramon Razo

Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency Studies, Grandview

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Manuel Riojas

Associate of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Toppenish Associate in Arts, Prosser Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Lizbeth Rodriguez

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Marecela Rodriguez*

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Monica Rodriguez*

Associate in Arts, Outlook

Salvador Rodriguez

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Moxee

Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology, Yakima

Giselle Rios

Talia Valeria Rodriguez

Amelia R. Reed

Leticia Carmen Rivas*

Maria G. Redfield

Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Yakima

Tabitha R. Reilly*

Associate of Applied Science in Business Management and in Business Management with Marketing Specialty, Bickleton

Howard E. Rescorla III

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting and in Business Management, Yakima

Jesus A. Reyes

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Kyla Rene Reyes

Associate in Business, Yakima

Mari Reyes

Associate of Applied Science in Business Management, Toppenish

Veronica Reyna

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Mabton

Ian C. Rice

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Debra J. Rich*F

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Moxee

Associate of Applied Science-Transfer Business Administration, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, Moxee

Yahayra Rodriguez

Maria Rivas*F

Alexander Rodriguez Hernandez

Eva A. Rivera Montes*

Eliana Rodriguez Vergara

Johnatan Rivera Valenzuela*

Joe Rodriguez III

Ainsley P. Roberts*

Geneiva Lyda Mae Rojas

Heather Jean Robinson*

Rachel A. Rojas*

Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology, Toppenish Associate of Applied Science in Legal Office Assistant, Yakima Associate in Business, Moxee Associate n Arts, Prosser Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Spokane Valley

Rosalia Robledo

Associate of Applied Science in ECE with a Preschool Special Education Option, Yakima

Rachel Renee Rodman

Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate of Applied Science in Business Management, Harrah Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Sunnyside Associate in Arts, Sunnyside Associate in Arts, Moxee

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Jamis Rojas Alvarez

Associate in Arts, Union Gap

Liliana Roman

Associate in General Studies, Grandview

Associate of Applied Science in Business Management with Marketing Specialty, Yakima

Nancy Roman Ventura*

Amiah Rodriguez

Blanca Romero

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, Granger Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Toppenish

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) ÎŚ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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Associate Degrees Jessie A. Romero

Ivett Sanchez

Molly Jo Sevigny

Belen Rosales

Misty Dawn Sanchez*

Brookelle E. Shakespear**F

Yisel Sanchez Cruz*

Kelsie Sheehan**F

Maricela Santana Walle*

Jason Shelton

Trevor M. Savage*

Leah Marie Shenyer**

Alexis Marie Schafer

Charles E. Shepherd

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate in Arts, Mabton

Associate of Applied Science in ECE with a Preschool Special Education Option, Yakima

Jaylynn Kristin Rowbotham

Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Kittitas

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Chelsea Rowley

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Selah

Elsamar Ruiz

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Legal Office Assistant, Zillah

Faviola Ruiz

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Melissa Mae Schiel**

Mayra A. Ruiz*

Associate in Arts, Union Gap

Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology, Yakima

Taylor Russell**F

Ashley Schillinger*

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Justin M. Ryan

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice, Certificate in Police Clerk/Support Specialist, Crime Science Investigation, and Communications/Call Taker, Yakima

Danessa F. Sadler Ibthaj Said Saed

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Bayan Saied

Nicolas Salamanca**

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Quinn Marie Schrindel Associate in Arts, Selah

Braydon Shields

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Coleman Dee Shogren

Associate in Business, Yakima Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Certificate in Correctional, Communications/Call Taker, Police Clerk/ Support Specialist, and in Crime Scene Investigation, Yakima

Roman A. Sifuentes*

Tygh Schuster

Gabriel Sillas Ramos

Racheal L. Schwindt*

Josue Silva

Krystin Scribner

Saul Silva

Emily Sue Seaman

SeĂąorina Silva

Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology, Selah

Maria Sulema Sedano

Adriaanna Sanchez*

Madison Sells**

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Betina Sanchez

Elegardo Serrano

Associate in Arts, Union Gap

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Certificate in Communications/ Call Taker, Correctional, Crime Scene Investigation, and in Police Clerk/Support Specialist, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Freddie Sanchez

Associate in Business; Associate of Applied Science in Agribusiness, Grandview

Associate in General Studies, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Early Education, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Zillah

Salee N. Salinas

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Raquel Shook

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Science, Track 1, Yakima

Olivia Salazar

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Robert Drew Schreiber

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Tayler Alexis Shohan

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Cassandra Lynn Schultz

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Science, Track 2, Zillah

Juan Serrano

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Lupe Serrano Jr.

Associate in Arts, Moxee

Associate in Arts, Grandview Associate in Arts, Tieton Associate in Arts, Tieton Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Moxee

Sky Lucero Silva

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Curtis D. Simmons

Associate in Arts, Union Gap

Jace D. Simmons

Associate in Business, Yakima

James Wayne Simmons Jr. Associate in Business, Yakima

Jashaun M. Simon

Associate in Arts, Kennewick

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Associate Degrees Krishauna Leigh Simpson

Ashley Marie Storms*F

Ryandeep Singh

Amanda Jeanne Stout

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing; Certificate in Practical Nursing, Grandview

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Selah

Ashley Paloma Singleterry

Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Sunnyside

Jared Sluman

Associate of Applied Science in Business Management, Yakima

Matthew Connor Smiley Associate in Arts, Yakima

Cassidy Smith*

Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency Studies, Zillah

Emily Smith*

Associate in Arts, Union Gap

Melissa Rae Streitmatter *

Colithea Fawn Strong

Associate of Applied Science in Winery Technology, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Business Management, Wapato

Michelle Stultz*

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing and Coding, Yakima

Nicole Rene Smith*

Kaylee Swan*

Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing and Coding, Grandview

Monica Swan**

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Jorge A. Solis*

Nicholas R. Sommerville** Associate in Arts, Cowiche

Pablo Sosa

Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Assistant, Yakima

Michael Patrick St. Hilaire*

Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology, White Swan

Evan St. John**

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Mikayla E. Stone

Associate in Business, Yakima

Amanda Karen Stoothoff* Associate in Arts, Yakima

Amie E. Thornton

Betty A. Thurman

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Ryan Michael Tillett

Associate in Science, Track 2, Yakima

Sydney Lauren Tollackson**

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences, Yakima

David Torres

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Hailey Torres**F

Associate in Science, Track 1, Yakima

Jace Torres*

Associate of Applied Science in IT Network Administrator, Yakima

Nancy Torres

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Grandview

Joshua Swynenburg**

Victoria Torrico*F

Associate in Arts, Mabton

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Grecia Sybouts

Maria C. Trevino

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, Union Gap

Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Assistant, Grandview

Cortney Sybouts

Karissa Anne Trinidad

Andrea M. Swanson**

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Grandview

Jessica Sullivan

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency Studies, Yakima

Larson Smith**F

Matthew Adam Snodgrass

Kassie Danelle Thompson

Vanessa Victoria Thompson

Associate in Arts, Tieton

Associate in Arts, Selah

Associate in Arts, Outlook

Heidi L. Strom**

Ioanna Sugarman**F

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Justin L. Theobald

Madeleine Thompson

Associate in Arts, Zillah

Associate in Arts, Ellensburg Kalikohaliaaloha Chelsea Smith Associate in Arts, Kamuela, HI

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts; Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Kodiak, AK

Alison Tarisa Stump

Jennifer A. Smith*

Richard C. Templeton

Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Benita M. Tapia

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Administrative Assistant and in Legal Office Assistant; Certificates in Business Technology General Office Assistant, IT Office Suite, Legal Receptionist, and in Business Technology Medical Receptionist, Yakima

Henry David Tetreault Associate in Arts, Yakima

Peter Troianello

Adriana S. Trujillo

Associate in Business, Prosser

Davina I. Trujillo*

Associate in Business, Prosser

Kendall Christine Unser Associate in Arts, Yakima

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) ÎŚ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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Associate Degrees Jane Unzelman**

Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Bellevue

Itzel Uribe*

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences, Moxee

Stephanie N. Uribe

Antonio Vargas

Halee Volland

Daniel L. Vargas III

Prestan Ted Walker*F

Jasmin Vargas*

Nathan Jeffrey Wallace

Associate in Arts, Grandview Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Yakima

Maria I. Vargas*

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Victoria Urrutia

Valeria G. Vargas

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Aaron Maldonado Valadez

Brenda Maleny Vasquez

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences, Yakima

Shawn Walruff*

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences, Yakima

Emilee G. Ward*

Associate in Arts, Toppenish

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Assistant, Yakima

Vanessa K. Vasquez

Hannah M. Ward**F

Adriana Valencia

Teresita Vega

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Edgar Valencia

James Samuel Vera

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate in Business, Yakima

Janet Valencia Vargas

Brenda Verduzco*

Diana H. Valdez

Associate in Arts, Zillah

Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology, Grandview

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Mayra S. Valencia

Diana Verduzco

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Eliazar Valero*

Associate of Applied Science in IT Network Administrator and in Information Technology General, Yakima

Sara Van Corbach*

Maria M. Verduzco-Villa*

Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Administrative Assistant; Certificate in General Office Assistant, IT Office Suite and in Medical Receptionist, Yakima

Eduardo Javier Vicente

Kayla Vance*

Karen Villanueva**

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Jesse Domingo Villanueva Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences, Grandview

Associate in Arts, Sunnyside

Abigail Vasquez Garcia

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in General Studies, Grandview

Melissa A. Vantrease Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, West Richland

Nathaniel Watrous

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Madison J. Wehunt*

Associate in Arts, Yakima Associate in Arts, Union Gap

David A. Van Dyke*

Jasmin S. Washburn

Elizabeth Verduzco

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate in Business, Toppenish

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Dalise Elaine Weddle

Hilario Verduzco

Anna Maria Vance*F

Matthew Allen Warner

Associate of Applied Science in Business Management, Tieton

Alicia Belia Valle

Associate in Arts, Zillah

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Erica Villarreal

Ethan T. Villarreal

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Guadalupe Tellez Villegas Associate in Arts, Yakima

Jennifer Villegas

Associate in Arts, Wapato

Associate in Arts, Selah

Associate in Business, Yakima

Lacy Wentz

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Dalton Whelan

Associate in Arts, Selah

Heather Rochel Whiting

Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology Administrative Assistant, Union Gap

Hannah Whitmer

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Andrew Michael Whittaker* Associate in Arts, Prosser

Shernell Lynn Wilkens

Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency Studies, Yakima

Shelby Wilkey

Associate in Arts, Selah

Emily R. Wilkins

Associate in Arts, Prosser

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) 28

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Associate Degrees Kyle Wilkinson

Destiny Zavala

Eric Willey**

Shayla Lanae Zerr**

Sharon M. Williams*

Cruz G. Zubieta

Associate in Arts, Grandview

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology, Prosser

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Mosiah A. Wilson

Jose Zuniga**F

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Stanwood

Associate in Science, Track 1, Yakima

Olivia Wilson

Associate in Arts, Selah

Deanne Withrow*

Associate of Applied Science in IT Network Administrator, Fife

Rick Withrow*

Associate of Applied Science in IT Network Administrator, Fife

Janine Wohl*

Associate of Applied Science, in Radiologic Sciences, Yakima

Barbara Diane Wood

Associate in Arts, Union Gap

Jennifer L. Woolsey

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Yakima

Benjamin Paul Wyatt* Associate in Arts, Selah

Kassidy Wycoff

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Burnadette Yates

Associate in Arts, Moxee

Charlene Yearout

Associate in Arts, Naches

Aidan M. Yolo

Associate in Arts, Yakima

Danny B. York

Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency Studies, Yakima

Carson Sidney Young Associate in Arts, Selah

Guadalupe Zaragoza*

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Wapato

David A. Zarate Higuera*

Associate in Computer Science, Yakima

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) ÎŚ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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Certificates of Achievement Cristina Alcala

Justin Christensen

Certificate in State Early Childhood Education, Yakima

Certificate in IT General, Yakima

Jazzmin D. Cruz

Gabriela Amezcua

Certificate in State Initial Early Childhood Education, Yakima

Monica Arellano Gutierrez

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Yakima

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Sunnyside

Ciro D. DeMarco

Certificates in CAD, CNC Operator and in Machining Technology, Moxee

Patrick Deprey

Beatriz Armas

Certificate in Business Technology Medical Receptionist, Sunnyside

Ruby W. Baker

Certificate in Business Accounting, Selah

Jackeline Barba

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Granger

Certificate in Practical Nursing, Yakima

Michael Dohrman

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Ellensburg

Brenda Eck

Certificate in State Initial Early Childhood Education and Administration, Yakima

Jaclyn Michelle Escamilla

Olga Bautista Gutierrez

Certificate in Chemical Dependency Studies, Yakima

Janeth Barragán

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Yakima

Yanerie Flores

Certificate in Dental Assisting, Wapato

Miguel A. Flores B.

Certificate in Dental Assisting, Yakima

Certificate in Dental Assisting, Yakima

Griselda Bejarano Valencia

Certificates in Phlebotomy and in Medical Assisting, Yakima

Brianda Galarza

Laura L. Bendall

Brittani Jenny Glaspey

Jeremy Michael Boose

Erlinda Marie Gonzalez

Certificate in State Short ECE SpecializationSchool Age Care, Yakima

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Mabton Certificate in State ECE Initial and General, Yakima Certificate in State Short ECE SpecializationGeneral, Mabton

Certificate in Practical Nursing, Roslyn

Jasmine J. Borges

Lucia Gonzalez

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Yakima

Certificate in State Short ECE SpecializationGeneral, Toppenish

Lizbeth Bran

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Selah

Soledad Gonzalez

Maria Herlinda Huizar

Certificate in State Initial Early Childhood Education, Yakima

Mariela Herrera-Morales

Certificate in Practical Nursing, Yakima

Alma R. Islas

Certificate in State Short ECE SpecializationInfant & Toddlers, Sunnyside

Bethany Ann Kissler

Certificate in Computed Tomography, Yakima

Aracelie Ledesma*F

Certificate in Business Technology General Office Assistant, Grandview

Kara A. Lowe

Certificate in Practical Nursing, Yakima

Esmeralda Lozano

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Grandview

Alondra Lucatero

Certificate in State Initial Early Childhood Education, Yakima

Yesenia Luna-Rosales

Certificate in Dental Assisting, Yakima

Debra Mains*

Certificate in Chemical Dependency Studies, Kennewick

Alejandra Marquez Moore

Certificate in Medical Interpreter (Spanish/ English), Yakima

Alejandra Martinez

Certificate in Medical Interpreter (Spanish/ English), Yakima

Domingo R. Martinez

Certificate in Practical Nursing, Yakima

Certificate in Tree Fruit Production, Grandview

Brooke Helene Graff

Yaricxa Neibe Mendoza

Sonia Guadarrama

Marizza Mejia Cordova

Certificate in State Short ECE SpecializationInfant & Toddlers, White Swan

Maribel Guizar Magaña

Elena Mesina

Alexandra Causor

Alexandra Hernandez-Leos

Miranda Miller

Tracy Chavez

Jessica Jeannette Huerta

Evertina M. Brito

Certificate in State Short ECE SpecializationInfant & Toddlers, Prosser

Guadalupe Camarena Angeles

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Grandview

Certificate in Computed Tomography, Yakima Certificate in Dental Assisting, Buena

Rosa Crystal Carrillo

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Sunnyside Certificate in Dental Assisting, Ellensburg

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Yakima Certificate in Medical Interpreter (English/ Spanish), Yakima

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Yakima

Certificate in Dental Assisting, Moxee Certificate in Practical Nursing, Yakima Certificate in Phlebotomy, Yakima Certificate in Criminal Justice Program Crime Scene Investigation, Selah

Kristen Faith Moore

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Yakima

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) 30

Φ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Manuel Muro

Certificates of Achievement Sierra A. Rush

Ruben G. Tovar

Brenda Natera

Heidi E. Sadler

Noemi Valencia Garibaldo

Raul Nava

Elvira Sanchez

Certificate in State Initial Early Childhood Education, Yakima Certificate in Phlebotomy, Yakima

Certificates in Business Marketing and in Business Management, Prosser Certificate in Practical Nursing, Yakima

Certificate in Medical Interpreter (Spanish/ English), Selah Certificate in State Short ECE SpecializationInfant & Toddlers, Yakima

Certificate in State Short ECE SpecializationSchool Age Care, Sunnyside

Kassandra Vialon

Maria Eugenia Sanchez

Paola Zamudio Guzman

Certificates in State Initial Early Childhood Education and in State Short ECE Specialization-Infant & Toddlers, Prosser

Maricela Sanchez

Amber Zavala

Juan Antonio Palacios

Tony A. Sandoval

Certificate in State Initial Early Childhood Education, Yakima

Wendy Roxette NuĂąez

Certificate in Dental Assisting, Yakima

Certificate in State Initial Early Childhood Education, Grandview

Natividad Z. Olivera

Certificate in Dental Assisting, Toppenish

Darcee Elizabeth Paredes

Certificate in Business Marketing and in Retail Management, Mabton

Samantha Rennee Santos

Tiffany Peralta Carreto

Jessica Diane Schmitt

Enriqueta Rafaela

Brittany Rose Schoch

Certificates in State Initial Early Childhood Education, and in State Short ECE Specialization-Infant & Toddlers, Benton City

Maria L. Reeves

Certificate in Chemical Dependency Studies, Yakima

Madeline M. Reyes

Certificate in Dental Assisting, Wapato Certificate in Chemical Dependency Studies, Yakima

Biviana Rivera

Certificate in Computed Tomography, Sunnyside Certificate in Dental Assisting, Yakima Certificate in Pharmacy Technician, Yakima

Charity L. Shirley

Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding, Yakima

Daisy Silva

Certificate in Medical Interpreter (Spanish/ English), Tieton Certificate in State Short ECE SpecializationInfant & Toddler Care, Yakima

Nancy Ximena Soloya

Certificate in Dental Assisting, Grandview

Certificate in State Initial Early Childhood Education, Yakima

Matthew Roberts

Jesusita M. Stout

Certificate in Chemical Dependency Studies, Yakima Certificate in Phlebotomy, Prosser

Erick Rodriguez

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Selah

Cristina Tapia

Certificate in Dental Assisting, Sunnyside

Kathryn Lorraine Temple

Certificate in Practical Nursing, Yakima

Certificate in State Initial Early Childhood Education, Yakima

Steven Roman

Gabriela R. Tinajero

Certificate in Accounting Clerk, Moxee

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Sunnyside

Cynthia Sneed

Thomas Ridge*

Anahi M. Rodriguez

Certificate in State Short ECE SpecializationInfant & Toddlers, Wapato

Certificate in State Initial Early Childhood Education, Selah

Certificates in State Initial Early Childhood Education and in State Short ECE Specialization-General, Yakima Certificate in Dental Assisting, Toppenish

Certificate in Phlebotomy, Sunnyside

Certificates in State Initial Early Childhood Education, State Short ECE SpecializationGeneral, and Business Technology Medical Receptionist, Yakima

*Honors (GPA 3.4 to 3.84) **High Honors (GPA 3.85 to 4.00) ÎŚ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

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