Order of Commencement

Prelude The DCCC Wind Ensemble David McKinney, M.Ed., conductor *Processional
Fanfare and Processional, Pomp and Circumstance

The DCCC Wind Ensemble

Edward Elgar, composer 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 President

Introduction Don A. Woodburn, Ph.D. Invocaton Pastor Mike Burns

Church of the Nazarene

Greetings Dr. Merrill Conant, M.D.

Chairman, DCCC Board of Trustees Greg Gilpin, composer Jodi Frisbie Reese, M.M., conductor

Choral Selection

Anyway Nola Ochs, Achievement in Education Senator Garrett Love

The DCCC Concert Choir

Presentation of Distinguished Alumnus Award Don A. Woodburn, Ph.D.

President

Speaker Don A. Woodburn, Ph.D.

President

Presentation of Honorary Doctorate Anthony Lyons

Gordon A. Jiroux

Vice President of Student & Community Servide Executive Vice President for College Affairs & Learning

Presentation of Candidates Michael F. Ahern, M.B.A.

Conferring of Degrees Members of the Board of Trustees Introduction of Graduates Marg Yaroslaski, M.A.
Associate Professor of Speech President

Presidents Remarks Don A. Woodburn, Ph.D. Recessional and Postlude The DCCC Wind Ensemble

Sine Nomine * The audience is requested to stand

Ralph Vaughn Williams, composer arranged by John Cacavas David McKinney, conductor

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

Distinguished Alumnus Citations

Dodge City Community College
1963 Larry Neely 1978 John B. Littlejohn 1979 Sam Griffith
Secondary Education Community Service

1996 Ethel Marie Peterson

Education

1963 Robert Abbott 1963 Roy Schoen

Civic Leader

Chemical Engineering

1997 Mary Spurgeon

Art

1980 Jesse M. Luera

Agriculture

Community Service

1998 Kathy Ramsour

Education

1964 Jarrell McCracken

Religion

1981 Dr. Ellen L. Boyd

Medicine

1999 Dr. Jerry Vincent

Science

1965 James Simmons

Art

1982 John P. Husar

Journalism

2000 David A. Winford

Higher Education

1966 Dr. William Gamble

Engineering

1983 Thomas Griffith

Biochemistry Research

2001 W. R. Bill Robbins 2002 Edward King 2003 Leon Liebl

Banking and Community Service

1967 Dr. Clair Conard 1967 Alfred F. Steimel

1984 Eugene Robert Faurot

Community Service

Community College Education

Innovation in Business

1985 Wanda Hunt Standley

Community Health

Community College Education

Broadcasting

1968 Gordon D. Grunke

Theatre Arts

1986 Dr. David S. Torbett

Family Counseling and Guidance

2004 Duane Naccarato 2005 Brett Akagi

Marketing & Merchandising

1969 Dr. William W. Burney

Mental Health

1987 Dr. Eddie Dean Estes

Community Service and Education

Photojournalism

1970 Buddy Piper

1988 Dr. Gary A. Livingston

Education

Performing Arts

2006 Gary Patterson

Athletics

1971 Dr. Joseph E. Spradlin

Mental Health

1989 Gene B. Penland

Community Service

2007 Kelly T. Locke, M.D.

Medicine

1972 Lawrence Brown, Jr.

Athletics

1990 Patricia A. Falcon

Nursing

1973 Thomas Lollar

Engineering

1991 Larry E. Soice 1992 Steve Tasker

Athletics

2008 Elizabeth Rogers

Law

Community Service

1974 Rex Reynolds

Education

2009 Byron C. Hill

Education

1975 Dr. William D. Hoadley

Medicine

1993 David J. Rebein

Law

2010 Marc Leighton Anduss, M.D.

Medicine

1976 Jack H. Henderson

Military Music

1994 Robert Pipkin

Education

2012 Ross Bjork

Sports Administration

1977 Eleanor Fry

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Journalism

1995 Dr. Sandra Zink

Biology

2013 Nola Ochs

Education

 Nola Ochs 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 Id 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
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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.

Senator Garrett Love

Commencement Speaker
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

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

Gordon A. Jiroux
Presentation of Honorary Doctorate
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
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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 students 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

Candidates for Degrees and Certificates

High Honors
Ross M. Ackerman Drew A. Barber
Electrical Trans System Tech Certificate

EPT Installer Certificate

Mandy J. Deines

Cosmetology Certificate

Brittiny Paige Moore

Associate of Arts Associate of Arts

Tracy Elizabeth Bartel Ryan Bewley

Associate of Applied Science

Electrical Trans System Tech Certificate

Joshua Ginther Associate of Science Heather Irene Holden

Associate of Arts Associate of Arts Associate of Science

Kylie Newton

Erika Lopez

An Nguyen Associate of Arts Travis James Tetrick

Luke A.Bunker

Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Arts

Armando Marquez

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.

Honors
Veronica Banuelos Paige Bednorz
Cosmetology Certificate Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science Associate of Science Welding Certificate Welding Certificate

Roderick Haffener Samantha Harper

Electrical Power Technician Certificate Associate of Arts Associate of General Studies Welding Certificate Associate of Arts

Walker M. Rainwater
Associate of Arts

Mallory Shea Ratts

Associate of Arts

Associate of Science

Alvaro Bejarano

Shanell Nicole Hensley Andrew Hessman

Payton Andrew Rickers William Connor Ross

Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science Associate of Arts

Chelsie Beougher

Luis Maravilla Contreras Adley Davis

Sarah N. Keenan-Davis Kari Renae Kreger

Associate of Arts Associate of Applied Science

Kayloni JoAnn Sandoval Kaylee Sazama

Hector De Anda Jesus Enriquez

Electrical Power Technician Certificate Associate of Applied Science Associate of Science Criminal Justice Certificate Electrical Power Technician Certificate

Nathan Scott McFadden Jace McKay

Agribusiness Certificate Associate of Arts Associate of Science Associate of Arts

Elizabeth Shouse

Rachel Lynee Smith Theodore E. Stone Laura Varela

Associate of Arts Associate of Arts Associate of Applied Science

Nephi Escobar

Mayela J. Meza

Marlyn Molina Flores Jose Josareth Garcia

Shannon M. Mitchell-Man Ashlee Renee Ortiz

Jonathan Velazquez Todd Landon White

Associate 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.

Candidates for Degrees and Certificates

Victor Adams Associate of General Studies Erica Alarcon Juanita Alvarez
Associate of Science Associate of Applied Science

Connor Carman

Associate of General Studies Associate of General Studies Associate of Arts

Raymundo Garcia

Amanda Carney

Associate of General Studies & Associate of Applied Science Welding Certificate Associate of Applied Science Associate of General Studies Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Applied Science

Stephanie G. Caro Garrett A. Carroll Dustin J. Couse

Welding Certificate Welding Certificate Associate of Applied Science Associate of Science Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science Electical Power Technitician Certificate Associate of Arts

Robert Gibbs

Eva Marie Giebler Marjorie Gilbert

David Anderson Kayla M. Anderson

Associate of Arts Associate of Applied Science

Barbara Ann Archuleta Laura Axe

Associate of Applied Science Cosmetology Certificate

Gregory L. Critter Victoria Cross

William Logan Glendy Leslie Gomez

Alondra Isela Banuelos

Shannon Renae Day Jennifer De La Pena

Blanca E. Gonzalez Associate of Applied Science Holly Graber

Associate of Applied Science Associate of Science & Associate of Arts Welding Certificate Associate of Arts

Katrina Barnes Associate of General Studies Michael Barnett

Welding Certificate

Ernesto Robles De La Torre Bernardo Del Real Timothy G. Dial

Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science Associate of Arts Associate of General Studies Associate of Applied Science

Esmeralda Granados Ismael Guzman

Amanda Marie Barrientos

Cosmetology Certificate

Robin Augustus Bartlett

Rachel Chole Habiger Ahren T. Haffener

Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science Associate of General Studies

Associate of Applied Science Electrical Power Technician Certificate

Cesar Galdino Bautista Cruz Benjamin S. Becker Wesley Ray Bell

Associate of Applied Science

Aracely Diaz-Figueroa Parker Dolezal AJ Downing

Katelyn Anne Hamilton Marcus Hardison

Associate of Applied Science

Evan Christopher Benson

Associate of Arts

Megan Lauren Eddy Melanie Jo Enderud

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Amber R. Harmon Associate of Applied Science Martalie H. Harp

Associate of Applied Science Associate of Arts Associate of Applied Science Associate of Arts

Nguyen T. Binh

Associate of General Studies Associate of Arts Associate of Arts

Jamie Harris

Chantal Milena Yvonne Birbaum Kailin Shae Blackburn Charles S. Blattner

Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science Associate of Arts Cosmetology Certificate Associate of Applied Science

Kimiko Esquibel Associate of General Studies Erin Fast Gustavo Fierro Erik Figueroa
Welding Certificate

Mathew Heiz

Associate of Applied Science

Garrison Hendricks Hugo Hernandez Associate of Arts Josue Antonio Hernandez

Matthew James Brackey Jessica A. Brauer

Electrical Transmission System Technician Certificate Associate of Arts

Shane Matthew Brittain Kendra D. Brooks Richelle L. Buller

Craig A. Foster

Electrical Power Technician Certificate

Benjamin Joseph Fox Associate of Arts &

Wendy V. Hernandez Associate of Applied Science Emmanuel Herrera

Associate of General Studies

Associate of Science

April M. Burkhart

Brittney Ryan Butts

Scott Ryan Campbell

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Tyler Francis Associate of Arts Elbert Moses Fulgham III Associate of General Studies Kevin Garcia Associate of Science

Heather Hertel Associate of General Studies Jessica Hertel

Associate of Arts

Alexander Broyce Hickman Associate of Applied Science

Candidates for Degrees and Certificates (continued)

Sydney Nichole Horacek Early Childhood Education
Certificate

Associate of Arts Purnell O Marshall Jr

Associate of Arts

Associate of Science

Autumn M Huber Associate of Applied Science Andrew Huelsman Associate of Applied Science Kelley Linh Huynh Associate of Science Maria D. Jasso Associate of Arts Ivan Jorge Associate of Science Megan Shon Kaufman Cosmetology Certificate Debby Tip Kaysonepheth Associate of Applied Science Danielle Kenton Associate of Arts Matthew Klassen Associate of Applied Science Ann Klecker
Associate of Arts

Gabriela Martinez Larry Martinez

Certificate of Early Childhood Education Associate General Studies Welding Certificate Associate of Applied Science

Victor Martinez Kristy D. Meier

Ashley Peters Associate of General Studies Gustavo A. Piedrasanta Jr Welding Certificate Imari Kenyatta Price Jr Associate of Arts Bluelake Pritchett
Associate of Arts

Daniel Ramirez

Associate of Applied Science Welding Certificate Asscoiate of Arts Associate of Applied Science Welding Certificate

Tracy Mejia Associate of General Studies Yenedit Mendez

Eduardo Ramirez

Kayla B. Ramirez Michael Reeves

Associate of Applied Science

Faviola Meza Cosetology Certificate Amanda Jane Miller

Gabriel Retana Kelsie Anne Riederer Associate of Arts Jay Franklin Rietcheck

Associate of Applied Science Associate of Arts

Stephen Moleres

Haley Kollenz Associate of Arts Zach Kreutzer Welding Certificate Alyssa Renea Laydon Associate of Applied Science Amy Thuy Le
Associate of Arts

Emmanuel Mondestin Associate of General Studies Robert Montes

Associate of General Studies Cosmetology Certificate

Associate of Applied Science Welding Certificate

Fernando Rivas Cary Robinson

Cheyenne TaShel Morehead Jaycie Morris

Associate of General Studies

Electrical Power Technician Certificate

Alex Rodriguez

Travis Ray Leverett Associate of Arts Ashley Licon Associate of General Studies Ramon Llamas

Christian J. Navarrete Associate of Arts Moises Navarro

Associate of Arts Associate of Applied Science Associate of Arts Associate of Arts Associate of Arts

Associate of Arts & Associate of General Studies Associate of Arts

Jose Manuel Rodriguez Vanessa Rodriguez Alan Rojas

Associate of General Studies Associate of General Studies Associate of Arts Associate of General Studies Associate of Arts

Heather Renae Noll Alba Ochoa

Associate of Applied Science

Yomaira Rosas Mariano Rossi

Chelsea Ann Lopez Associate of Applied Science Juana Aguirre Lopez Cosmetology Certificate Ashlie D. Lozar
Cosmetology Certificate

Eanna OGorman Kelli B. Oldfather

Tyler Huston Royle Cynthia Jeanette Ruelas Cosmetology Certificate Estefania Ruiz
Associate of Arts Cosmetology Certificate Associate of Arts

Cristil Luera

Brandon Olive Fire Science Certificate Oscar A. Ortega

Associate of General Studies Associate of Science Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science Associate of Arts

Associate of Applied Science

Miriam Macedo Sandra Macias

Mariel Ortega Ortiz Cosmetology Certificate Donalda M. Parker

Kristi D. Sanchez Julieta Sandoval

Maria Flora Maestas Eva Marquez

Associate of Applied Science Makensy Payne Associate of General Studies

Juan Marrufo-Esparza
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Maclovia M. Pena Associate of Applied Science Carina Perez

Rigoberto Sandoval Associate of General Studies Cheyenne Schellhamer Associate of General Studies

Candidates for Degrees and Certificates(continued)

Louis J. Self
Associate of Applied Science Associate of General Studies Associate of General Studies

Patricia A. Stateler
Associate of Arts

Kaitlin VanNahman

Associate of General Studies

Clayton Sellard

Jordan Stevens

Associate of General Studies Cosmetology Certificate

Roman VanNahman

Kaleena Kay Setzkorn

Alexandra Gene Stinemetze Robert Stone

Associate of Applied Science Associate of Arts

Erica Lynn Shearer Associate of Arts Logan Wyatt Singhisen

Associate of General Studies

Associate of General Studies Andrew Stephen Vaughn Associate of General Studies Karina Venegas Associate of Applied Science

Johnathan Sumaya Cody Theis

Computer Science Certificate

Cynthia Nina Siriphone

Associate of Arts & Associate of Science AnnaBelle Smith Associate of Science

Douglas Vieux Associate of Applied Science Dylan Vogel

Welding Certificate Associate of Arts Associate of Applied Science Associate of Applied Science

DeShawn Smith

Miranda Thyng Associate of General Studies Dillon K. Tiede Thomas Mark Timmons

Cori Watts

Miles Antone Weimer Adrienne Willour Austin Miles Wolfe

Associate of Applied Science Koby Woydziak Associate of Applied Science

Associate of General Studies William R Smith Jr Associate of Applied Science

Criminal Justice/Corrections Certificate Associate of General Studies Pedro Trevino Welding Certificate

Elizabeth S Smith-Arntt

Associate of Applied Science Associate of Science Associate of Applied Science

Rosana Solis

Ross Vance

Alberto Soto

Associate of Science Associate of Applied Science

Ethan John VanNahman

Christina Yeverino Associates of General Studies

Phi Theta Kappa

Katrina Renee Barnes Tracy Elizabeth Bartel Paige Bednorz Timothy G. Dial Aracely Diaz-Figueroa Melanie Jo Enderud Nephi Escobar Kevin Garcia Eva Marie Giebler Josh Ginther Samantha Harper Shanell Nicole Hensley Hugo Hernandez Jessica Hertel Alexander Broyce Hickman Heather Holder Kari Renae Kreger Erika Lopez Sandra Macias Armando Marquez Shannon M Mitchell-Man Brittiny Paige Moore Kylie Newton Ashlee Renee Ortiz Kayla B Ramirez Mallory Shea Ratts Patricia Stateler Roman VanNahmen Jonathan Velazquez Todd Landon White

Academic Regalia

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 scholars 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: Bachelors 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. Doctors 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........................................................... maize Arts and Humanities............................................white Business..................................................................drab Education.......................................................light blue Engineering.......................................................orange Fine Arts.............................................................. brown Journalism.........................................................crimson Library Science.................................................. lemon Medicine.............................................................. green Music.......................................................................pink Nursing............................................................... apricot Philosophy......................................................dark blue Physical Education.....................................sage green Science................................................. golden yellow Social Science..................................................... citron

Bachelors hoods are three feet long, masters 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 Associates degree. The gold and purple V represent the school colors of Dodge City Community College.

Order of Castile

The 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.

Board of Trustees
Merrill Conant, M.D.
Chairperson

Shane Bangerter

Vice-chairperson

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

Administration
Don A. Woodburn, Ph.D.
President

Vada Hermon

Vice President of Operations & Finance Dean of Student Services Dean of Technology & Distance Education Dean of Enrollment Management

Michael F. Ahern, M.B.A. Anthony Lyons, M.S.

Executive Vice President for College Affairs and Learning Vice President of Student & Community Services Vice President of Innovation & Workforce Development

Beverly G. Temaat, M.S. Thad Russell, M.S. Kelly Russell, M.S.

Danny Gillum, M.L.S.

Faculty
Hala Aidi Amawi, M.D.
Professor of Biology

Dylan Faullin, M.S.

Instructor of Mathematics Professor of Paraprofessional Nursing Professor of Early Childhood Development Assistant Professor of Art

Laurie Barb, Cosmetology Instructor Certificate

Professor of Cosmetology

Tosha Fields, A.S.N., R.N. Lorna Ford, M.S.

Julie Birney, Cosmetology Instructor Certificate

Director & Professor of Cosmetology

Timothy Burns, A.A.S.

Associate Professor of Welding & Industrial Safety Diesel Professor of Paraprofessional Nursing Professor of Workplace & Academic Course E.S.L. Training/ Director of Multicultural Education Assistant Professor of Sociology Professor of English & Literature Professor of Automotive Technology Professor of Mathematics Professor of Physical Science Professor of Political Science/Social Science Professor of Nursing

Devlin Goldworm, M.F.A. Travis Grasser, M.L.A.

Professor of Nursing Professor of Criminal Justice

Lois Cephus, R.N., B.S.N. Greta Clark, M.S.

Jeri Grove, R.N., A.S.N. Sue Hammond, M.A.

Professor of Developmental English Professor of Agriculture Associate Professor of Electrical Transmission Systems Technician Program Assistant Professor of History Professor of Computer Science Associate Professor of Nursing Professor of English

Rodney Clayton, M.S. Clark Coker, M.A.

Monte Hampton, B.S. Scott Harwell, A.A.S.

Jeffrey K. Cole, B.S.

Kent Craghead, M.S.

Steven Haynes, Ph.D.

Stephen Crane, Ph.D. Sean Creevey, M.A.

Deedee Herrera, M.L.S.

Sunshine Hicks, B.S.N., R.N. Jane Holwerda, Ph.D. Danny Hopkins

Karla DeMuth, M.S.N., APRN-BC Nathan Diehl, B.G.S.

Instructor of Mathematics Professor of Business Associate Professor of Nursing

Professor of Electrical Power Technology Professor of English Associate Professor of Diesel Technology Instructor of English

Doris Donovan, M.A.

Clark Killion, M.E.

Sandi L. Edmonds, B.S.N., R.N. Stephen Ellis, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemistry/Physics Professor of English & Literature Professor of Communications Professor of Paraprofessional Nursing

Colby Kline, A.O.S.

Jennifer Krisuk, Ph.D. Jackie Luft, Ed. D. Mark Mach, M.A.

Associate Professor of Teacher Education Associate Professor of Psychology Professor of Equine Science

Dennise Exstrom, M.S.N., R.N. John Ewy, M.S.

Marsha Ewy, A.S.N., R.N.

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David McCollum, M.S.

Faculty (continued)
David McKinney, M.Ed. Joseph McLaughlin Ashley Nehls, B.S.
Associate Professor of Bands Professor of Electrical Technology & A-OK ABE Instructor of Health, Physical Education, & Recreation Assistant Professor of Art Professor of Welding Assistant Professor of Spanish Associate Professor of Vocal Music Professor of Nursing

Louis Stegman

Professor of Electrical Transmission System Technician Program Instructor of Keyboard Professor of Biology

Joel Thomas, D.M.A.

Scott Thompson, M.S. Brent Unruh, A.A.S.

Professor of Fire Science/E.M.S. Assistant Professor of Cosmetology Professor of English Composition & Literature Associate Professor of Welding Professor of Biology

Jennifer Nolan, M.F.A. Michael Otterstein

Catherine Venard, A.A.S. Dana Waters, M.A. Justin Weil

Melanie Parry, M.A.

Jodi Frisbie Reese, M.M.

Ginger Rupp, B.S.N., R.N. Stan Sanko, M.S.

Professor of Automotive Technology Professor of Building Construction Technology Professor of Chemistry

Mike Williams, B.S. Marg Yaroslaski, M.S. Paul Yaroslaski, M.E. Paul Young, M.S.
Associate Professor of Speech Professor of Information Technology Professor of Economics

Patrick Shiew, B.S.

Barbara Spohr, M.S.

Program-Technical Staff
Marti Aberson, M.A.
ABE/ESL Coordinator Head Volleyball Coach

Kent Crouch

Rodeo Coach, Farm and Ranch Manager Dance Coach

Stephano Anthemides, B.A. Ryan Ausmus, M.B.A. Debbie Allen

Director of Adult Learning Center RSVP Project Director Head Track/Cross Country Coach Director of Security Nursing Instructor

Valerie Cunningham Jeremy Davis, B.S.

Reading Specialist Assistant Football Coach Admissions Representative Guided Studies Coordinator Title V Activity Coordinator Financial Aid Specialist Head Athletic Trainer
Assistant Director of Residence Life/Student Activities Coordinator

Steve Dell, M.S.W. Joel Ewy, B.S.

Cole Ballard, B.S.

John Bembry, M.A.

Nicole Frank, B.A.

Mary Benjamin, M.S. Sheila Bergkamp, P.H.R.

Assistant Director of Human Resources

Karen Gustavson, B.S.

Christina Haselhorst, B.S. Brian Harvey, B.A.

Edward W. Bethea, B.S.E. Debbie Bisch, A.A.

Business Office Manager

Head Womens Golf Coach/Special Programs Coordinator

Justin Hergert, M.S. Gwen Hovorka, B.A.

Career Navigator/TRAC-7 Case Manager Director of Learning Resource Center Director Student Support Services Assistant Football Coach Registrar

Sofia Brown, A.S.N., R.N. Schuyler Callahan

Football Coach

Nursing Success Center Coordinator PC Network Administrator

Shelly Huelsman, M.L.S. Monica Kane, M.S.

Patrick Callahan, M.A. Kyle Campbell, B.A.

Head Mens Basketball Coach Sports Information Director/Residence Life Supervisor Assistant Mens & Womens Soccer Coach

Kurt Landgrun, B.A.

Bertrum Caruthers, B.S. Jason Clare, B.S.

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Stephanie Lanning, M.S. Casey Malek, M.A.

Athletic Director

Program-Technical Staff (continued)

Debra R. Malek Judith Maxfield
Bookstore Director Director of Information Technology Skills Lab Coordinator

Bianca Remigio, B.A.

Enrollment Specialist Assistant Womens Softball Coach Head Mens & Womens Soccer Coach Director Title V/Manager TRAC-7 Assistant Mens Basketball Coach Associate Director of Student Financial Assistance Maintenance Office Manager Director of Wellness Center Assistant Athletic Director/Academic & Compliance Officer Assistant Track/Field Coach Head Womens Softball Coach Records Office Manager Head Baseball Coach/Sports Information Director Head Football Coach Assistant Football Coach Radio/TV Broadcasting Technician Technical Education Admissions Representative Director of Human Resources & Marketing Academic Advisor, Student Support Services

Annie Romanello, B.A. Tim Romanello, B.A. Kelly Russell, M.S.

Christy May, A.S.N., A.A. Russ McBee, B.S.

Director of Financial Aid Head Womens Basketball Coach Director of Residence Life Assistant Football Coach Sports Information Director Director of Child & Adult Food Care Program Head Cheer Coach Director of Child Development Center Executive Secretary to the President Facilities Maintenance & Operations Director Admissions Representative; Sports Information Specialist Assistant Athletic Trainer Mathematics Specialist Head Mens Golf Coach DCCC Foundation Executive Director Assistant Womens Basketball Coach

Lucas McDonald, B.S. Lewis Mize, B.A.

Timothy Sandquist, M.S. Debra Schulte, B.A. Ramona Shean Marcia Shelly

Russell Morgan, M.S. Brock Nehls, B.S.

Charlotte Neuschafer, B.S. Jeremy Nigh, B.S.

Stephanie Slaven, B.S. Melanie Smith, B.S.

Theresa Ochs, A.A.S. Carla Patee, A.A.S. Greg Patee

Robert (Howie) Smith, B.S. Leesa Sneath, A.A.

Phil Stephenson, B.S. Gary Thomas, B.A.

Hugo Perez, B.G.S.

Ashley Podschun, B.S. Russel Rickers, B.S.

Gunnard Twyner, B.A. Matthew Unruh, B.A. Rhonda Weil

Chris Robinson, B.S. Roger Proffitt, B.S. Crystal Reed, B.A.

David Wetmore, B.S.

Paulina Zacapa, M.A.

Commencement Committee
Stephanie Lanning, Chairperson Sean Creevey Floris Jean Hampton Deedee Herrera Jessica Higa Anthony Lyons Casey Malek Carla Patee Jodi Frisbie Reese Bianca Remigio Stan Sanko Deb Schulte Ramona Shean Leesa Sneath Rachel Turner Dana Waters Mike Williams

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