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SILVER CITY- Some 265 degrees will be conferred at the Western New Mexico University Spring Commencement Ceremony held on Friday, May 5, beginning at 6 p.m. at Old James Stadium. The keynote speaker will be Representative Dianne Hamilton. The degrees conferred that evening include 82 associate, 102 baccalaureate, and 36 master of arts, 36 master of arts in teaching, and nine master of business administration degrees.
To qualify as an honor graduate, students must have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5.
Honors graduates receiving an associate degree from Silver City were Rachel Benavidez, Sarah Gates, Monica Mendoza, Lori Neely and Max Rothpletz Sr.
Earning an associates degree from Silver City were Lorraine Acosta, Jason Allison, Gabriel Altamirano, Gerlie Archuleta, Saundra Arellano, Melissa Avalos-Torres, Luis Baeza, Manuel Baeza, Kimberly Barragan, Aaron Beckworth, Daniel Benavidez, Wendy Huff, Staci Lane, Edmond Madrid Jr., Ruben Medina, Jess Moyers, Jo Ann Nelson, Ralph Peters, Alfred Polanco, Stephanie Provencio, Patricia Ross, and Catherine Smith.
Silver City residents earning a bachelor’s degree with honors were Rachel Chaltry, Terry Doolittle, Patricia Fallstich, Violeta Jaure, Arminda Martinez, Steven Ogas Jr and Diana Portillo.
Earning a bachelor’s degree from Silver City were Michael Armstrong, Luis Baeza, Manuel Baeza, Jeff Barboa, Celeste Bencomo, Sara Billings, Aaron Borgens, David Brinker, Julio Burciaga, Meisha Diaz, John Dunne-Brady, Candise Forgue, Abbie Grooms, Allison Hotchkiss, Kyle Houston, Joy Lemme, Casey Mike, Arturo Monje Jr., Megan Mora, Serena Murillo, Iris Nolasco and Krisann Ogas.
Earning a master of art degree from Silver City were Karen Barnes, Jan Frye, Margaret Kesler, Machenzie Lucero, Yolanda Manzano, Skye Norton, Victoria Richins, Armando Rosales and Ruth Valdizon.
Earning a master of art in teaching degree from Silver City were David Boyce, Virginia Bustillos, Benjamin Duran, James McGovern, Angela Rodriguez, Tina Saenz, Debra Walker-Door and Ann Winston.
Earning a master of business administration degree from Silver City were Eric Hotchkiss and Jessica Johnson.
Earning an associate degree with honors from Bayard was Candice Dalton.
Earning an associate degree from Bayard were Bertha Gavaldon, Audrey Hayes, Bertha Peru and Jennie Sam.
Bayard residents graduating with honors earning a bachelor’s degree were Alfred Chavez Jr. and David Lawrence.
Earning a bachelor’s degree from Bayard were Janelle Gutierrez Lawrence, Stella Holguin, Julia North, Richard Rodriguez Jr. and Edward Santa Maria.
Earning a master of art in teaching degree from Bayard was Adele Springer.
Earning an associate degree from Santa Clara was Joseph Kirker.
Honors graduate earning a bachelor’s degree from Santa Clara was Adam Offutt.
Earning a bachelor’s degree with honors from Santa Clara was David Valles Sr.
Earning a bachelor’s degree from Santa Clara were Joseph Kirker and Lisa Kirker.
Hurley resident earning an associate degree with honors was Joe Gutierrez.
Hurley residents earning an associate degree were Jacquelline Conklin, Linda Fuller, Maria Herrera, Louis Pena, Raquel Placencio, Kelly Reese and Sonya Rivera.
Hurley residents earning a bachelor’s degree were Emma Parra and Kelly Tue.
Tyrone resident earning an associate degree with honors was Tanja Sarna.
Tyrone residents earning an associate degree were Melissa Lantz-McCauley and
Hazel Pierpont.
Tyrone residents earning a bachelor’s degree were Yvette Hom and Amy Valenzuela.
Tyrone residents earning a master of art degree were Perla Castillo and Francis Romero.
Pinos Altos resident earning an associate degree with honors was John Furry.
Pinos Altos resident earning a master of business administration degree was Jesse Stillman.
Hanover resident earning an associate degree with honors was Mary Manning.
Cliff resident earning an associate degree was John Eckstein.
Cliff resident earning a bachelor of science degree with honors was Roberta Eckstein.
Cliff resident earning a bachelor’s degree was John Eckstein.
Glenwood resident earning an associate degree with honors was JoDee Goetz.
Lordsburg residents earning an associate degree were Lisa Hughes and Antonio Maxwell.
Lordsburg resident earning a bachelor’s degree was Judith Lopez.
Lordsburg resident earning a master of art in teaching degree was Myra Thomas.
Earning an associate degree with honors from Deming were Penny Benningfield, Isabel Gonzalez, Roxann Jones, Veronica Loya, Miranda Magallanes, James Maston, Mary Ovalle, Lisa Rivera, Bon Simmons and Vina Valenzuela.
Earning an associate degree from Deming were Katherine Corral, Ana Camunez, Olivia De La Cruz-Garcia, Fernanda Granillo, Shelly Hobbs, Daniel Krowl, Devora Lara, Grisel Melendez, Vanessa Milo, Arminda Munoz, Rosa Munoz, Monica Pacheco, Rosa Porras, Brenda Reta, Maria Rios, Mayra Srader and Antonio Vazquez.
Earning a bachelor’s degree with honors from Deming was Julie Poudrier.
Earning a bachelor’s degree from Deming were Michelle Brookhouser, Daniel
Krowl, Luis Marrufo, Tiffany Parra and Arnoldo Ramirez.
Earning a master of art degree from Deming were JoAnna Cristo, Alice Metz, Patricia Tsougas and Waldo Winborn II.
Columbus resident earning a bachelor’s degree was Kimtiena Spriggs.
Gallup resident earning a bachelor’s degree was Cecelia Destea and Kimberly Smith.
Gallup residents earning a master of art degree were Kristin Fairey, Willis Hales, Bernice Nakai, Karina Ostoich-Sheehan, Kristin Reeder, Archie Silago and Mavis Smith.
Gallup residents earning a master of art in teaching degree were Angela Crum, Michelle Drummond, David Lang, John Marshall, Kelly Matkovich, Jovita Mowrer, Patricia Scarborough, Jeremy Shreve, Ayesha Sundram and Jenny Tamminga.
Gallup residents earning a master of business administration degree was Lisa Jymm, Dianna Daswood-Tolino and Vincent Quintero.
Luna resident earning a bachelor’s degree with honors was Katy Mindar.
Other New Mexico residents earning an associate degree were Debra Northam and Bo Whiteside.
Other New Mexico residents earning a bachelor’s degree with honors were Colton English, Jeremy Gonzales and Sara Palacios.
Other New Mexico residents earning a bachelor’s degree were William Blanchard, Rory Deubel, Steven Jameson, Laverna Mariano-Moore, Raechelle Morgan, and William Varner.
Other New Mexico residents earning a master of art degree were Carlos Baki, David Barker, Dawn Eriacho-Malani, Lavaye-Holyan Padilla, Tamara Mitchell, Tasha Morgan, Anthony Pucci, Candy Salazar and John Swift.
Other New Mexico residents earning a master of art in teaching degree were Colleen Bithas-Murrell, Mark Dickson, Noa Kay, Rob Kyker, Stephanie Lape, Stacey Magnett, Larry Manthey, Roshelle S’Gleason, Daniel Schneider, Kerry Turner and Kyle Wackenheim.
Other New Mexico resident earning a master of business administration degree was Thomas Gomez.
Texas residents earning a bachelor’s degree with honors were Katherine Dorris and Anthony Sanchez.
Texas residents earning a bachelor’s degree were Daniel Anaya, Sergio Campos, Stephon King, Daniel Puente, Yadira Rivera and Tania Vargas.
Texas residents earning a master of art degree was Melissa Sanchez-Robinson.
El Paso, Texas resident earning a master of business administration degree was Lewis Sully.
Arizona residents earning a bachelor’s degree with honors were Veronica Chacon, Elizabeth Davis, Leah Gomez, Luis Greer, Janette Wilson, and Zachary Wilson.
Arizona residents earning a bachelor’s degree were Cecilia Acosta, Calvert Curley, Aaron Grant, Danielle Harmon, Erika Higley, Roxana Martinez, Elliot Mayfield, Monica Mitchell, Angelica Rojas, Jonathan Sheaffer, Steven Terrill, Kristen Wilson and Teresa Wilson.
Arizona residents earning a master of art degree were Luciana Gorman, Susan Stucker and Evelyn Toadlena.
Arizona residents earning a master of art in teaching degree were Peter Baker, Paola Escarcega and Ted Willhite.
Arizona resident earning a master of business administration degree was Suzanne Bruchhauser.
Colorado resident earning a bachelor’s degree with honors was Duane Cronin.
Utah resident earning a bachelor’s degree was Jonathan Denney.
California resident earning an associate degree was Michael Painchaud.
California residents earning a bachelor’s degree were Horatio Moreno-Campos II and Aaron Scott.
California resident earning a master of art degree was David Deshler.
Ohio resident earning an associate degree was Jennifer Lessin.
Ohio resident earning a bachelor’s degree with honors was Tasha Cooper.
Kansas resident earning a master of art in teaching degree was Casey Parks.
Wisconsin resident earning a master of art in teaching degree was Kathryn Dickson.
Hawaii residents earning a bachelor’s degree were Malia Kauhi and Elizabeth Narkon.
Canadian resident earning a bachelor’s degree was Kimberly Cammer.
Earning a bachelor’s degree with honors from Ecuador was Maria Amador Briz.
WNMU is a state coeducational institution offering programs in vocation, liberal arts, and professional areas which can lead to vocational certificates, associate, bachelor
and masters degrees. WNMU is a past recipient of Quality New Mexico’s Zia Award, the organization’s top award for performance excellence.
For more information about WNMU, call the admissions office at 538-6106 or 1-800-872-9668 or visit its website at: www.wnmu.edu.
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