Order Of COmmenCement Prelude The dCCC Wind ensemble David McKinney, M.Ed., conductor

*ProCessional The dCCC Wind ensemble Fanfare and Processional, Edward Elgar, composer Pomp and Circumstance arranged by Merle J. Issac David McKinney, M.Ed., conductor

*anThem The dCCC ConCerT Choir and The Star-Spangled Banner dCCC Wind ensemble Francis Scott Key, composer arranged by John Philip Sousa

inTroduCTion don a. Woodburn, Ph.d. President

invoCaTon PasTor mike burns Church of the Nazarene

GreeTinGs dr. merrill ConanT, m.d. Chairman, DCCC Board of Trustees

Choral seleCTion The dCCC ConCerT Choir Anyway Greg Gilpin, composer Jodi Frisbie Reese, M.M., conductor

PresenTaTion of disTinGuished alumnus aWard don a. Woodburn, Ph.d. Nola Ochs, Achievement in Education President

sPeaker don a. Woodburn, Ph.d. senaTor GarreTT love President

PresenTaTion of honorary doCToraTe anThony lyons Gordon a. Jiroux Vice President of Student & Community Servide

PresenTaTion of CandidaTes miChael f. ahern, m.b.a. Executive Vice President for College Affairs & Learning

ConferrinG of deGrees members of The board of TrusTees

inTroduCTion of GraduaTes marG yaroslaski, m.a. Associate Professor of Speech

PresidenTs remarks don a. Woodburn, Ph.d. President

reCessional and PosTlude The dCCC Wind ensemble Sine Nomine Ralph Vaughn Williams, composer arranged by John Cacavas David McKinney, conductor

* The audience is requested to stand

The President’s Reception for graduates and their guests will immediately follow Commencement in the Ballroom of the Student Union on the Dodge City Community College campus.

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1963 larry neely

Secondary Education1963roberT abboTT

Civic Leader1963roy sChoen

Agriculture1964Jarrell mCCraCken

Religion1965James simmons

Art1966dr. William Gamble

Engineering1967dr. Clair Conard

Community College Education1967alfred f. sTeimel

Community College Education1968Gordon d. Grunke

Theatre Arts1969dr. William W. burney

Mental Health1970buddy PiPer

Performing Arts1971dr. JosePh e. sPradlin

Mental Health1972laWrenCe broWn, Jr.

Athletics1973Thomas lollar

Engineering1974rex reynolds

Education1975dr. William d. hoadley

Medicine1976JaCk h. henderson

Military Music1977eleanor fry

J ournalism

1978John b. liTTleJohn

Community Service1979sam GriffiTh

Chemical Engineering1980Jesse m. luera

Community Service1981dr. ellen l. boyd

Medicine1982John P. husar

Journalism1983Thomas GriffiTh

Biochemistry Research1984euGene roberT fauroT

Community Service1985Wanda hunT sTandley

Community Health1986dr. david s. TorbeTT

Family Counseling and Guidance1987dr. eddie dean esTes

Community Service and Education1988dr. Gary a. livinGsTon

Education1989Gene b. Penland

Community Service1990PaTriCia a. falCon

Nursing1991larry e. soiCe

Community Service1992sTeve Tasker

Athletics

1993david J. rebein

Law1994roberT PiPkin

Education1995dr. sandra Zink

Biology

1996eThel marie PeTerson

Education1997mary sPurGeon

Art1998kaThy ramsour

Education1999dr. Jerry vinCenT

Science2000david a. Winford

Higher Education2001W. r. “bill” robbins

Banking and Community Service2002edWard kinG

Innovation in Business2003leon liebl

Broadcasting2004duane naCCaraTo

Marketing & Merchandising2005breTT akaGi

Photojournalism

2006Gary PaTTerson

Athletics

2007kelly T. loCke, m.d.

Medicine

2008eliZabeTh roGers

Law

2009byron C. hill

Education

2010marC leiGhTon anduss, m.d.

Medicine

2012ross bJork

Sports Administration

2013nola oChs Education

distinguished Alumnus CitAtiOnsdOdge City COmmunity COllege

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distinguished Alumnus

AChievement in eduCAtiOn

ola Ochs started her college education with Dodge City Community College in 1978 taking a tennis

class for fun. That was only the beginning as Ms. Ochs continued her education with DCCC, on to St. Mary of the Plains College and Fort Hays State Universtiy where she obtained her Masters Degree. Following are excerpts of her story in her words. Nola Ochs story is truely an inspiration for all. I was born on a small farm in central Illinois, 22 November 1911. I like to add “before Illinois kept good records of births.” When Social Security became available and I wanted to sign up for it, I wrote to Springfield, Illinois for my birth certificate, and was told “We have no record of your birth.” So I have concluded that either my great grandmother, or her daughter, delivered me and either she failed to report my birth to the local doctor, or the local doctor failed to report it to Springfield, so I had no birth certificate. My decision to go back to school in the summer of 1978 was prompted by a desire for fun and entertainment off the farm. When the Dodge City Community College advertised a six-weeks tennis class in the summer of 1978, I enrolled! I was pleased to be accepted as just another student by those students on the tennis court, although I was 66 years old. That fall I enrolled in an Agri-Business Marketing class. I hoped to learn how to sell our farm products more profitably. For the next ten years I enrolled, as a part-time DCCC student, in whatever classes were of interest to me --- Composition, Public Speaking, Photography, Journalism, American History and other History classes, Western Civilization, Geology, and often a Bible Study class. I had no thought of graduating until Professor John Husband informed me that if I’d take College Algebra, I could graduate. So now, ten years after I took the tennis class, I graduated in the spring of 1988, with a degree in General Subjects. My family all came to watch me walk across the stage in the Civic Center to receive my diploma from Dodge City Jr. College, as it was called then.It was a high-point in my life! In the fall of 1991, I enrolled as a full-time student at St. Mary of the Plains College here in Dodge City, but my ambition to graduate from a four-year college was foiled when St. Marys closed the following summer. I enrolled in an Introduction to Computers class taught by Professor Paul Yaroslaski. He had to be very patient with me because I had to relearn to type. I bought a computer in 1995, and enrolled in a couple more computer classes. My ability to use a computer was imperative, when I decided, in the fall of 2006, at age 94, to attend Fort Hays State University, to fulfill my desire to graduate from a 4-year college. Following a conversation by email messages, I was advised I needed 30 credit hours to receive a Bachelors degree from Fort Hays State University. We decided I

should take a General Science class and Biology here at DCCC. I became a full-time student at Fort Hays State University in the fall of 2006. My granddaughter, Alexandra, was a student at FHSU and was excited to have me join her as another student. A reporter from the Hays newspaper wrote an article about me and made it on Associated Press. It was read world wide. It was just a nice clean little story: “Nola Ochs, age 95, returns to college.” When asked what I planned to do after graduation, I often jokingly commented that I would seek employment as a story teller on a cruise ship. I was honored when Princess Cruise Lines gave me, and Alexandra, a cruise to the Caribbean Islands. And Jay Leno graciously invited me to be his guest on the Tonight Show! It seems to have been an inspiration to “live life”, and, for some, to continue their education. I graduated from FHSU in May of 2007 with a Bachelors Degree, majoring in History. In May of 2010, I received a Masters Degree, also majoring in History. As a post-graduate student, I was honored when I was chosen to work as an assistant to a History Professor. I was employed by the college! My graduation from Fort Hays State University was another great celebration! Immediately, I realized I had one more ambition! I wanted to be a student at FHSU when I became a hundred years old, --- in November of 2011. My ego soared when President Hammond celebrated my 100th birthday at half-time at a Basket Ball game. He served birthday cake to the entire audience! At the end of the semester, December 2011, having fulfilled my college related goals, I returned to my home on the farm. I enjoyed my life as a wife and mother, followed by many yeas as a student here at DCCC, at St. Mary of the Plains, and FHSU. Now I am enjoying my life as a mother and grandmother, 101 years old, at my home on the farm. I have one more goal to reach. The Bible tells me to “Study to show thyself approved.” That sounds like another comprehensive exam! So I am studying by writing Book Reviews of Genesis and several New Testament books. Like Michelangelo of old, I am “still learning“! Nola Ochs. 15 March 2013.

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senAtOr gArrett lOveCOmmenCement speAker

ordon Jiroux. President - Universal Helicopters, Gordon is widely considered to be one of the most knowledgeable and

skilled professionals within the helicopter industry. He completed his helicopter private, commercial and CFI ratings at Pacific Wing & Rotor (PWR) of Long Beach California in 1981. It was at PWR, the first flight school in the world to receive a Robinson R22 for training purposes that Gordon began his career as a certified flight instructor. He purchased R22 serial number #4 and opened a flight school in Scottsdale Arizona, and by 1983 at the age of 25, the FAA designated Gordon the position of pilot examiner in the Robinson R22. This helped him set the standard for helicopter flight training in his designated area of operation. Gordon's dedication to quality and safety made him the obvious choice in 1983, when the Robinson Helicopter Company (a large provider of training helicopters) issued him the Dealership/Service Center of Arizona. By 1990 his company was the one of the largest helicopter flight school in the world utilizing 18 Robinson R22's. Today, after more than 30 years of accident free helicopter flying, his company having 5 locations, provides college degree programs as part of the helicopter training process. Having one of the best safety records in the training industry, Mr.Jiroux is known nationwide as well as abroad, as one

enator Garrett Love was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 2010 by

defeating a 24-year incumbent and former Speaker of the House. He was then elected by precinct committee members to the Senate to become the youngest State Senator in Kansas history. In his first session, Love authored a bill that passed both chambers nearly unanimously improving accountability in the welfare system saving the state several million dollars. In 2012, Love was re-elected to the Senate by a nearly 4-to-1 margin and elected by his colleagues to serve on the leadership team as the Senate Majority Whip. He was also chosen to chair the Agriculture Committee & sits on the Local Government/Elections, Judiciary & Health

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of the most professional, knowledgeable and conscientious business owners in his industry. Gordon has the reputation for providing the most comprehensive, thorough and organized flight training available, with a special emphasis placed helicopter collegiate programs and on the student’s individualized goals. Jiroux continually passes his helicopter knowledge and expertise on to flight instructors as well as UHI personnel to ensure that the organization's quality of instruction and safety remains at the highest level. He also remains in direct and constant communication with the Robinson Helicopter Company for the sole purpose of helping to provide awareness of industry concerns to the manufacturer

Committees. Love currently resides in Montezuma in SW KS with his wife, Caley, where they own & operate Western Kansas Pheasant Hunts.

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CAndidAtes fOr degrees And CertifiCAtes

To graduate with High Honors, the student must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.80-4.00. The Order of Castile medallions worn by these graduates are suspended on a purple and gold ribbon, signifying their achievement.

high hOnOrs

Ross M. AckermanEPT Installer Certificate

Drew A. BarberElectrical Trans System Tech Certificate

Tracy Elizabeth BartelAssociate of Applied Science

Ryan BewleyElectrical Trans System Tech Certificate

Luke A.BunkerAssociate of Arts

Mandy J. DeinesCosmetology Certificate

Joshua Ginther Associate of Science

Heather Irene HoldenAssociate of Arts

Erika LopezAssociate of Arts

Armando MarquezAssociate of Science

Brittiny Paige MooreAssociate of Arts

Kylie NewtonAssociate of Arts

An Nguyen Associate of Arts

Travis James TetrickAssociate of Applied Science

To graduate with Honors, the student must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.50-3.79. The Order of Castile medallions worn by these graduates are suspended on a purple ribbon, signifying their achievement.

hOnOrs

Veronica BanuelosCosmetology Certificate

Paige BednorzAssociate of Applied Science

Alvaro BejaranoAssociate of Applied Science

Chelsie BeougherAssociate of Science

Luis Maravilla ContrerasWelding Certificate

Adley Davis Welding Certificate

Hector De Anda Electrical Power Technician Certificate

Jesus EnriquezAssociate of Applied Science

Nephi EscobarAssociate of Science

Marlyn Molina FloresCriminal Justice Certificate

Jose Josareth GarciaElectrical Power Technician Certificate

Roderick HaffenerElectrical Power TechnicianCertificate

Samantha HarperAssociate of Arts

Shanell Nicole HensleyAssociate of General Studies

Andrew HessmanWelding Certificate

Sarah N. Keenan-DavisAssociate of Arts

Kari Renae KregerAssociate of Applied Science

Nathan Scott McFaddenAssociate of Arts

Jace McKayAgribusiness Certificate

Mayela J. MezaAssociate of Arts

Shannon M. Mitchell-ManAssociate of Science

Ashlee Renee OrtizAssociate of Arts

Walker M. RainwaterAssociate of Arts

Mallory Shea RattsAssociate of Science

Payton Andrew RickersAssociate of Arts

William Connor RossAssociate of Applied Science

Kayloni JoAnn SandovalAssociate of Applied Science

Kaylee SazamaAssociate of Applied Science

Elizabeth ShouseAssociate of Applied Science

Rachel Lynee SmithAssociate of Arts

Theodore E. StoneAssociate of Applied Science

Laura VarelaAssociate of Arts

Jonathan VelazquezAssociate of Arts

Todd Landon WhiteAssociate of Applied Science

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CAndidAtes fOr degrees And CertifiCAtes

Victor Adams Associate of General Studies

Erica AlarconAssociate of Applied Science

Juanita AlvarezAssociate of Science

David AndersonAssociate of Applied Science

Kayla M. AndersonAssociate of Applied Science

Barbara Ann ArchuletaAssociate of Arts

Laura AxeAssociate of Applied Science

Alondra Isela BanuelosCosmetology Certificate

Katrina Barnes Associate of General Studies

Michael BarnettWelding Certificate

Amanda Marie BarrientosCosmetology Certificate

Robin Augustus BartlettAssociate of Applied Science

Cesar Galdino Bautista CruzElectrical Power TechnicianCertificate

Benjamin S. BeckerAssociate of Applied Science

Wesley Ray BellAssociate of Applied Science

Evan Christopher BensonAssociate of Arts

Nguyen T. BinhAssociate of General Studies

Chantal Milena Yvonne BirbaumAssociate of Arts

Kailin Shae BlackburnAssociate of Arts

Charles S. BlattnerAssociate of Applied Science

Matthew James BrackeyAssociate of Applied Science

Jessica A. BrauerAssociate of Applied Science

Shane Matthew BrittainAssociate of Applied Science

Kendra D. BrooksAssociate of Applied Science

Richelle L. BullerAssociate of Applied Science

April M. BurkhartAssociate of Arts

Brittney Ryan ButtsCosmetology Certificate

Scott Ryan CampbellAssociate of Applied Science

Connor Carman Associate of General StudiesAmanda Carney Associate of General Studies

Stephanie G. CaroAssociate of Arts

Garrett A. CarrollWelding Certificate

Dustin J. CouseWelding Certificate

Gregory L. CritterAssociate of Applied Science

Victoria CrossAssociate of Science

Shannon Renae DayAssociate of Applied Science

Jennifer De La PenaAssociate of Applied Science

Ernesto Robles De La TorreElectical Power Technitician Certificate

Bernardo Del RealAssociate of Arts

Timothy G. DialAssociate of Applied Science

Aracely Diaz-FigueroaAssociate of Applied Science

Parker DolezalAssociate of Arts

AJ Downing Associate of General Studies

Megan Lauren EddyAssociate of Applied Science

Melanie Jo EnderudEarly Childhood Education Certificate

Kimiko Esquibel Associate of General Studies

Erin FastAssociate of Applied Science

Gustavo FierroWelding Certificate

Erik FigueroaElectrical Transmission System Technician Certificate

Craig A. FosterAssociate of Arts

Benjamin Joseph Fox Associate of Arts & Associate of ScienceTyler Francis Associate of ArtsElbert Moses Fulgham III Associate of General StudiesKevin Garcia Associate of Science

Raymundo Garcia Associate of General Studies & Associate of Applied Science

Robert Gibbs Welding Certificate

Eva Marie Giebler Associate of Applied Science

Marjorie Gilbert Associate of General Studies

William Logan Glendy Associate of Applied Science

Leslie Gomez Associate of Applied Science

Blanca E. Gonzalez Associate of Applied Science

Holly Graber Associate of Applied Science

Esmeralda Granados Associate of Science & Associate of Arts

Ismael Guzman Welding Certificate

Rachel Chole Habiger Associate of Arts

Ahren T. Haffener Associate of Applied Science

Katelyn Anne Hamilton Associate of Applied Science

Marcus Hardison Associate of General Studies

Amber R. Harmon Associate of Applied Science

Martalie H. Harp Associate of Applied Science

Jamie Harris Associate of Arts

Mathew Heiz Associate of Applied Science

Garrison Hendricks Associate of Arts

Hugo Hernandez Associate of Arts

Josue Antonio Hernandez Electrical Power Technician Certificate

Wendy V. Hernandez Associate of Applied Science

Emmanuel Herrera Associate of General Studies

Heather Hertel Associate of General Studies

Jessica Hertel Associate of Arts

Alexander Broyce Hickman Associate of Applied Science

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CAndidAtes fOr degrees And CertifiCAtes (COntinued)

Associate of ArtsPurnell O Marshall Jr Associate of Arts

Gabriela Martinez Certificate of Early Childhood Education

Larry Martinez Associate General Studies

Victor Martinez Welding Certificate

Kristy D. Meier Associate of Applied ScienceTracy Mejia Associate of General Studies Yenedit Mendez Associate of Applied ScienceFaviola Meza Cosetology CertificateAmanda Jane Miller Associate of Applied ScienceStephen Moleres Associate of Arts

Emmanuel Mondestin Associate of General StudiesRobert Montes Associate of General StudiesCheyenne TaShel Morehead Cosmetology Certificate

Jaycie Morris Associate of General StudiesChristian J. Navarrete Associate of ArtsMoises Navarro Associate of ArtsHeather Renae Noll Associate of Applied ScienceAlba Ochoa Associate of ArtsEanna O’Gorman Associate of ArtsKelli B. Oldfather Associate of ArtsBrandon Olive Fire Science Certificate

Oscar A. Ortega Associate of Applied ScienceMariel Ortega Ortiz Cosmetology CertificateDonalda M. Parker Associate of Applied Science

Makensy Payne Associate of General StudiesMaclovia M. Pena Associate of Applied ScienceCarina Perez

Associate of ScienceAshley Peters Associate of General StudiesGustavo A. Piedrasanta Jr Welding CertificateImari Kenyatta Price Jr Associate of ArtsBluelake Pritchett Associate of ArtsDaniel Ramirez Associate of Applied ScienceEduardo Ramirez Welding CertificateKayla B. Ramirez Asscoiate of ArtsMichael Reeves Associate of Applied Science Gabriel Retana Welding CertificateKelsie Anne Riederer Associate of Arts Jay Franklin Rietcheck Associate of Applied Science Fernando Rivas Welding CertificateCary Robinson Electrical Power Technician CertificateAlex Rodriguez Associate of Arts & Associate of General StudiesJose Manuel Rodriguez Associate of Arts

Vanessa Rodriguez Associate of General Studies

Alan Rojas Associate of General StudiesYomaira Rosas Associate of Arts

Mariano Rossi Associate of General StudiesTyler Huston Royle Associate of Arts Cynthia Jeanette Ruelas Cosmetology CertificateEstefania Ruiz Associate of ArtsKristi D. Sanchez Cosmetology CertificateJulieta Sandoval Associate of Arts

Rigoberto Sandoval Associate of General Studies

Cheyenne Schellhamer Associate of General Studies

Sydney Nichole Horacek Early Childhood Education

Certificate

Autumn M Huber Associate of Applied ScienceAndrew Huelsman Associate of Applied Science Kelley Linh Huynh Associate of ScienceMaria D. Jasso Associate of ArtsIvan Jorge Associate of ScienceMegan Shon Kaufman Cosmetology CertificateDebby Tip Kaysonepheth Associate of Applied ScienceDanielle Kenton Associate of ArtsMatthew Klassen Associate of Applied ScienceAnn Klecker Associate of ArtsHaley Kollenz Associate of ArtsZach Kreutzer Welding Certificate Alyssa Renea Laydon Associate of Applied ScienceAmy Thuy Le Associate of ArtsTravis Ray Leverett Associate of ArtsAshley Licon Associate of General StudiesRamon Llamas Associate of Applied ScienceChelsea Ann Lopez Associate of Applied ScienceJuana Aguirre Lopez Cosmetology Certificate

Ashlie D. Lozar Cosmetology Certificate

Cristil Luera Associate of General Studies

Miriam Macedo Associate of Science

Sandra Macias Associate of Applied ScienceMaria Flora Maestas Associate of Applied Science

Eva Marquez Associate of Arts

Juan Marrufo-Esparza

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Louis J. Self Associate of Applied Science

Clayton Sellard Associate of General Studies Kaleena Kay Setzkorn Associate of General StudiesErica Lynn Shearer Associate of Arts Logan Wyatt Singhisen Associate of General StudiesCynthia Nina Siriphone Associate of Arts & Associate of ScienceAnnaBelle Smith Associate of ScienceDeShawn Smith Associate of General StudiesWilliam R Smith Jr Associate of Applied ScienceElizabeth S Smith-Arntt Associate of Applied Science Rosana Solis Associate of ScienceAlberto Soto Associate of Applied Science

CAndidAtes fOr degrees And CertifiCAtes(COntinued)

phi thetA kAppA

Katrina Renee BarnesTracy Elizabeth BartelPaige BednorzTimothy G. DialAracely Diaz-FigueroaMelanie Jo EnderudNephi EscobarKevin GarciaEva Marie GieblerJosh Ginther

Patricia A. Stateler Associate of Arts

Jordan Stevens Associate of General StudiesAlexandra Gene Stinemetze Cosmetology CertificateRobert Stone Associate of Applied Science Johnathan Sumaya Associate of ArtsCody Theis Computer Science Certificate

Miranda Thyng Associate of General StudiesDillon K. Tiede Criminal Justice/Corrections CertificateThomas Mark Timmons Associate of General StudiesPedro Trevino Welding Certificate

Ross Vance Associate of ScienceEthan John VanNahman Associate of Applied Science

Kaitlin VanNahman Associate of General Studies

Roman VanNahman Associate of General StudiesAndrew Stephen Vaughn Associate of General StudiesKarina Venegas Associate of Applied ScienceDouglas Vieux Associate of Applied ScienceDylan Vogel Welding CertificateCori Watts Associate of ArtsMiles Antone Weimer Associate of Applied Science Adrienne Willour Associate of Applied Science Austin Miles Wolfe Associate of Applied Science Koby Woydziak Associate of Applied Science

Christina Yeverino Associates of General Studies

Samantha HarperShanell Nicole HensleyHugo HernandezJessica HertelAlexander Broyce HickmanHeather HolderKari Renae KregerErika LopezSandra MaciasArmando Marquez

Shannon M Mitchell-ManBrittiny Paige MooreKylie NewtonAshlee Renee OrtizKayla B RamirezMallory Shea RattsPatricia StatelerRoman VanNahmenJonathan VelazquezTodd Landon White

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A time-honored tradition of great dignity, the wearing of academic apparel is a survival of the ecclesiastical garb of the

late Middle Ages, in turn a survival of still earlier civilian fashions. The academic gown, necessary for a scholar’s warmth, and the hood to protect his head were apparently first regularly adopted in the 13th century at the University of Cambridge. The custom was transplanted to this country in colonial times by Kings College in New York, now Columbia University.

In 1895, American universities and colleges decided to standardize their academic styles and developed the intercollegiate code of academic custom. In general, the style follows Cambridge tradition. The characteristic elements of academic regalia are three: gown, hood, and cap.

The gown is usually of black material. The pattern varies with the degree held: Bachelor’s gowns have pointed sleeves; masters’ have long, closed sleeves with slits at the elbow from which the arms protrude; the doctors’ have wide, round, open sleeves. Doctor’s gowns are faced with panels of velvet down the front and three bars of velvet across each sleeve.

The hood, worn around the neck to hang down the back, is the principal emblem of the nature and source of the degree held. It is edged with velvet of the colors of the degree, while its lining of silk bears the colors of the institution which granted the degree. Colors for the subject areas are:

Agriculture ..........................................................maizeArts and Humanities ...........................................whiteBusiness .................................................................drabEducation ...................................................... light blueEngineering ......................................................orangeFine Arts ............................................................. brownJournalism ........................................................crimsonLibrary Science ................................................. lemonMedicine ............................................................. greenMusic ......................................................................pinkNursing .............................................................. apricotPhilosophy .....................................................dark bluePhysical Education ....................................sage greenScience................................................. golden yellowSocial Science .................................................... citron

Bachelor’s hoods are three feet long, master’s three and one-half, and doctors’ hoods only have wide panels at the sides. Hoods may be worn only after the degree has been granted.

The cap, the square mortarboard, is always black in color. The cap bears a tassel which may be black for all ranks and degrees, or may be the color of the subject of the degree held. Doctors’ tassels may be in gold.

The short hood worn by some graduates represents the Associate’s degree. The gold and purple ‘V’ represent the school colors of Dodge City Community College.

Order Of CAstileThe medallions worn by some of the graduates signify their membership in the Order of Castile, an academic honor society recognizing outstanding student scholars at Dodge City Community College.

The honor society draws its name from Isabella of Castile, who commissioned Christopher Columbus as one of the first Conquistadors to be sent from Spain to explore new lands. Members of the Order of Castile are being challenged to 1) conquer new frontiers; 2) seek their fortune, and; 3) share their world views among the people with whom they associate.

Students graduating with Honors (cumulative grade point average of 3.50-3.79) wear an Order of Castile medallion suspended on a purple ribbon. Students graduating with High Honors (cumulative grade point average of 3.80-4.00) wear their Order of Castile medallion suspended on a purple and gold ribbon.

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Merrill Conant, M.D.Chairperson

Shane BangerterVice-chairperson

Floris Jean HamptonJason Joy, D.C.Morris Reeves, Ed.D.Don Webb

Hala Aidi Amawi, M.D.Professor of Biology

Laurie Barb, Cosmetology Instructor CertificateProfessor of Cosmetology

Julie Birney, Cosmetology Instructor CertificateDirector & Professor of Cosmetology

Timothy Burns, A.A.S.Associate Professor of Welding & Industrial Safety Diesel

Lois Cephus, R.N., B.S.N.Professor of Paraprofessional Nursing

Greta Clark, M.S. Professor of Workplace & Academic Course E.S.L. Training/ Director of Multicultural EducationRodney Clayton, M.S.

Assistant Professor of SociologyClark Coker, M.A.

Professor of English & LiteratureJeffrey K. Cole, B.S.

Professor of Automotive TechnologyKent Craghead, M.S.

Professor of MathematicsStephen Crane, Ph.D.

Professor of Physical ScienceSean Creevey, M.A.

Professor of Political Science/Social ScienceKarla DeMuth, M.S.N., APRN-BC

Professor of NursingNathan Diehl, B.G.S.

Instructor of MathematicsDoris Donovan, M.A.

Professor of BusinessSandi L. Edmonds, B.S.N., R.N.

Associate Professor of NursingStephen Ellis, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry/Physics Dennise Exstrom, M.S.N., R.N.

Professor of English & LiteratureJohn Ewy, M.S.

Professor of CommunicationsMarsha Ewy, A.S.N., R.N.

Professor of Paraprofessional Nursing

Dylan Faullin, M.S.Instructor of Mathematics

Tosha Fields, A.S.N., R.N.Professor of Paraprofessional Nursing

Lorna Ford, M.S.Professor of Early Childhood Development

Devlin Goldworm, M.F.A.Assistant Professor of Art

Travis Grasser, M.L.A.Professor of Criminal Justice

Jeri Grove, R.N., A.S.N.Professor of Nursing

Sue Hammond, M.A.Professor of Developmental English

Monte Hampton, B.S.Professor of Agriculture

Scott Harwell, A.A.S.Associate Professor of Electrical Transmission Systems Technician Program

Steven Haynes, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of History

Deedee Herrera, M.L.S.Professor of Computer Science

Sunshine Hicks, B.S.N., R.N.Associate Professor of Nursing

Jane Holwerda, Ph.D.Professor of English

Danny HopkinsProfessor of Electrical Power Technology

Clark Killion, M.E.Professor of English

Colby Kline, A.O.S.Associate Professor of Diesel Technology

Jennifer Krisuk, Ph.D.Instructor of English

Jackie Luft, Ed. D.Associate Professor of Teacher Education

Mark Mach, M.A.Associate Professor of Psychology

David McCollum, M.S.Professor of Equine Science

BOArd Of trustees

Don A. Woodburn, Ph.D.President

Michael F. Ahern, M.B.A.Executive Vice President for College Affairs and Learning

Anthony Lyons, M.S.Vice President of Student & Community Services

Danny Gillum, M.L.S.Vice President of Innovation & Workforce Development

Vada HermonVice President of Operations & Finance

Beverly G. Temaat, M.S.Dean of Student Services

Thad Russell, M.S.Dean of Technology & Distance Education

Kelly Russell, M.S.Dean of Enrollment Management

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fACulty (COntinued)

Marti Aberson, M.A.ABE/ESL Coordinator

Stephano Anthemides, B.A.Head Volleyball Coach

Ryan Ausmus, M.B.A.Director of Adult Learning Center

Debbie AllenRSVP Project Director

Cole Ballard, B.S.Head Track/Cross Country Coach

John Bembry, M.A.Director of Security

Mary Benjamin, M.S.Nursing Instructor

Sheila Bergkamp, P.H.R.Assistant Director of Human Resources

Edward W. Bethea, B.S.E.Head Women’s Golf Coach/Special Programs Coordinator

Debbie Bisch, A.A.Business Office Manager

Sofia Brown, A.S.N., R.N.Nursing Success Center Coordinator

Schuyler CallahanPC Network Administrator

Patrick Callahan, M.A.Football Coach

Kyle Campbell, B.A.Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Bertrum Caruthers, B.S.Sports Information Director/Residence Life Supervisor

Jason Clare, B.S.Assistant Men’s & Women’s Soccer Coach

Kent CrouchRodeo Coach, Farm and Ranch Manager

Valerie CunninghamDance Coach

Jeremy Davis, B.S.Reading Specialist

Steve Dell, M.S.W.Assistant Football Coach

Joel Ewy, B.S.Admissions Representative

Nicole Frank, B.A.Guided Studies Coordinator

Karen Gustavson, B.S.Title V Activity Coordinator

Christina Haselhorst, B.S.Financial Aid Specialist

Brian Harvey, B.A.Head Athletic Trainer

Justin Hergert, M.S.Assistant Director of Residence Life/Student Activities Coordinator

Gwen Hovorka, B.A.Career Navigator/TRAC-7 Case Manager

Shelly Huelsman, M.L.S.Director of Learning Resource Center

Monica Kane, M.S.Director Student Support Services

Kurt Landgrun, B.A.Assistant Football Coach

Stephanie Lanning, M.S.Registrar

Casey Malek, M.A.Athletic Director

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David McKinney, M.Ed.Associate Professor of Bands

Joseph McLaughlinProfessor of Electrical Technology & A-OK ABE

Ashley Nehls, B.S.Instructor of Health, Physical Education, & Recreation

Jennifer Nolan, M.F.A.Assistant Professor of Art

Michael OttersteinProfessor of Welding

Melanie Parry, M.A.Assistant Professor of Spanish

Jodi Frisbie Reese, M.M.Associate Professor of Vocal Music

Ginger Rupp, B.S.N., R.N.Professor of Nursing

Stan Sanko, M.S.Professor of Automotive Technology

Patrick Shiew, B.S.Professor of Building Construction Technology

Barbara Spohr, M.S.Professor of Chemistry

Louis StegmanProfessor of Electrical Transmission System Technician Program

Joel Thomas, D.M.A.Instructor of Keyboard

Scott Thompson, M.S.Professor of Biology

Brent Unruh, A.A.S.Professor of Fire Science/E.M.S.

Catherine Venard, A.A.S.Assistant Professor of Cosmetology

Dana Waters, M.A.Professor of English Composition & Literature

Justin WeilAssociate Professor of Welding

Mike Williams, B.S.Professor of Biology

Marg Yaroslaski, M.S.Associate Professor of Speech

Paul Yaroslaski, M.E.Professor of Information Technology

Paul Young, M.S.Professor of Economics

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COmmenCement COmmittee

Stephanie Lanning, ChairpersonSean CreeveyFloris Jean HamptonDeedee HerreraJessica HigaAnthony Lyons

Casey MalekCarla PateeJodi Frisbie ReeseBianca RemigioStan SankoDeb Schulte

Ramona SheanLeesa SneathRachel TurnerDana WatersMike Williams

prOgrAm-teChniCAl stAff (COntinued)

Debra R. MalekBookstore Director

Judith MaxfieldDirector of Information Technology

Christy May, A.S.N., A.A.Skills Lab Coordinator

Russ McBee, B.S.Director of Financial Aid

Lucas McDonald, B.S.Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Lewis Mize, B.A.Director of Residence Life

Russell Morgan, M.S.Assistant Football Coach

Brock Nehls, B.S.Sports Information Director

Charlotte Neuschafer, B.S.Director of Child & Adult Food Care Program

Jeremy Nigh, B.S.Head Cheer Coach

Theresa Ochs, A.A.S.Director of Child Development Center

Carla Patee, A.A.S.Executive Secretary to the President

Greg PateeFacilities Maintenance & Operations Director

Hugo Perez, B.G.S.Admissions Representative; Sports Information Specialist

Ashley Podschun, B.S.Assistant Athletic Trainer

Russel Rickers, B.S.Mathematics Specialist

Chris Robinson, B.S.Head Men’s Golf Coach

Roger Proffitt, B.S.DCCC Foundation Executive Director

Crystal Reed, B.A.Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Bianca Remigio, B.A.Enrollment Specialist

Annie Romanello, B.A.Assistant Women’s Softball Coach

Tim Romanello, B.A.Head Men’s & Women’s Soccer Coach

Kelly Russell, M.S.Director Title V/Manager TRAC-7

Timothy Sandquist, M.S.Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Debra Schulte, B.A.Associate Director of Student Financial Assistance

Ramona SheanMaintenance Office Manager

Marcia ShellyDirector of Wellness Center

Stephanie Slaven, B.S.Assistant Athletic Director/Academic & Compliance Officer

Melanie Smith, B.S.Assistant Track/Field Coach

Robert (Howie) Smith, B.S.Head Women’s Softball Coach

Leesa Sneath, A.A.Records Office Manager

Phil Stephenson, B.S.Head Baseball Coach/Sports Information Director

Gary Thomas, B.A.Head Football Coach

Gunnard Twyner, B.A.Assistant Football Coach

Matthew Unruh, B.A.Radio/TV Broadcasting Technician

Rhonda WeilTechnical Education Admissions Representative

David Wetmore, B.S.Director of Human Resources & Marketing

Paulina Zacapa, M.A.Academic Advisor, Student Support Services