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Graduating students receive ring as symbol of university years

KINGSVILLE (December 6, 2005) — Graduating students from Texas A&M University-Kingsville who purchased an official school ring received them during a special ceremony. A separate ceremony was held in San Antonio for students attending Texas A&M University-Kingsville System Center-San Antonio.

Graduates and alumni are able to purchase an official Texas A&M-Kingsville ring. It was designed several years ago as one of numerous new traditions started by university officials.

A committee of students, staff, alumni and faculty selected ArtCarved to design and manufacture the ring. Its symbols reflect the university’s history and traditions.

The symbols include the school’s mascot, the javelina, because of its tenacity; mesquite and cactus because they personify the students’ ability to survive and prosper; palm trees because they are found all over campus; the Lone Star because it symbolizes the state of Texas; and the College Hall clock tower because it is a recognized landmark on campus.

Students receiving their official school ring are listed, along with their hometown and major.

Agua Dulce: Antonia L. Padilla, education

Alice: Ashly Arredondo, social work; Selma G. Gonzalez, interdisciplinary studies; Troy D. Rogers, industrial technology; Amy Tigerina, biology; David Anthony Villagran, management

Alpine: Amanda Barela, chemistry

Angleton: Lori Beaver, interdisciplinary studies

Austin: Francisco Luis Cordova, chemical engineering; Wendell Joseph Thomas, criminology

Banquete: Cynthia Rodriguez, communications science and disorders

Beeville: Beau Gray, agriculture science; Patrick Slavinski, range and wildlife sciences

Ben Bolt: Yvette Everett-Villanueva, interdisciplinary studies

Bishop: Clayton Hewett, mechanical engineering

Chandler: James Pritchett, mechanical engineering

Cibolo: Sandra M. Curtis, kinesiology

Corpus Christi: Deanna Gutierrez, animal science/pre-veterinary; Jody Kincaid, animal science; Tereso Mora, civil engineering; Cynthia Salinas, bilingual education; Javier Vasquez, civil engineering; Tyler R. Warren, industrial technology

Devine: Jerry W. Chessher Jr., agriculture science; Marty Lawler, kinesiology; Mari C. Ramirez, interdisciplinary studies; Robin Sultenfuss, management

Dickinson: Steven P. Kanewske, plant and soil science

Eagle Pass: Clarissa Gomez, management

Edinburg: Michael R. Luna, animal science; Andres Trevino, range and wildlife management with wildlife emphasis

Floresville: Travis Hartmann, criminology; Katherine Kirtland, interdisciplinary studies; Lisa Thompson, kinesiology

Freer: Kelly N. Lerma, interdisciplinary studies; Roland Lerma Jr., industrial technology

Harlingen: Veronica Arredondo, political science; Priscilla Garcia, civil engineering; Valerie Garcia, chemical engineering; Erica Urrea, criminology

Hebbronville: R. Odell Farias, agriculture science; Ariel Perez, industrial technology; Kristina Odetta Zambrano, agriculture science

Helotes: Patrice L. Kruse, interdisciplinary studies

Hidalgo: Carolina Casillas, psychology/Spanish

Houston: Christina Badillo, education; Justin Bills, management

Kingsville: Roberto C. Contreras, mechanical engineering; Matt Dreeke, range and wildlife science; Calistro Garza, criminology; David A. Guerra, biology; Estella Lara, pre-nursing; Diana Mendoza, English; Melanie Ramirez, accounting; Eddie Ramos, kinesiology; Gary R. Solis, computer information systems and management

La Feria: Keith Bauer, agribusiness

Laredo: Lina Cardenas, interdisciplinary studies; Richard Cisneros, industrial technology; Crystal R. Herrera, English/education; Cynthia Rae Rivera, animal science

La Vernia: Daren Pawelek, business management; Scott Willey, agriculture science

Luling: Landon Engelke, agriculture; Armando P. Perales, applied arts and sciences

Lytle: Jennifer Kubecka, kinesiology

Markham: Trenton Carroll, industrial technology

McAllen: Chrystal Renee Cantu, human development and family studies; Mary De La Mora, education; Felipe R. Perez, civil engineering

Mission: Omar Hinojosa, industrial technology; Sabino R. Soto, civil engineering; Gloria Ybarra, criminology

Natalia: Deborah G. McDonald, applied arts and sciences; Kathie A. Smeins, special education

Oakville: William Bledsoe, accounting

Odem: Benjamin Boehme, biology

Papalote: Ryan Clevenger, chemical engineering

Pasadena: Kassandra Marie Rezza, kinesiology

Pleasanton: Nelson Dozier, criminology; Christi Hickok, management; Monica L. Urban, management

Portland: James Brandon Brown, electrical engineering

Poteet: Zachary Pawelek, kinesiology; Mary Ann Sandoval, interdisciplinary studies

Realitos: Kurt Mann, history

Rio Grande City: Dora E. Porras, bilingual education

Riviera: Denise Janelle Garcia, accounting

Robstown: Liza Loraine Salazar, kinesiology

San Antonio: Yesenia Alvarez, computer information systems; Yvonne M. Bejarano-Gonzalez, accounting; Ray Benitez, management; Lauren Blount, electrical engineering; Kristin Bonham, management; Carmen Cabrera, interdisciplinary studies; Destiny Cannon, psychology; Cory Caroll, education; Amber Caza, special education; Carole Y. Elias, interdisciplinary studies; Jeannie Escamilla, interdisciplinary studies; Jose M. Garza III, management; Melissa F. Carrillo, interdisciplinary studies; David Gibbons, kinesiology; Crystal Gloor, psychology; Brian Lee Gonzales, kinesiology; Janelle Denise Gonzales, computer information systems; Lisa Ann Hammonds, interdisciplinary studies; Veronica M. Hernandez, criminology; Maria Veronica Herrera, interdisciplinary studies; Claudia D. Holtz, kinesiology; Denise R. Rincones James, accounting; Gregory D. Jones, applied arts and sciences; Brandon Key, range and wildlife sciences; Tina Luna, kinesiology; Cristal Vanessa Martinez, interdisciplinary studies; Maria Martinez, accounting; Velma Ann Martinez, accounting; Ray A. Mata, criminology; Leslie McClellan, interdisciplinary studies; Buford McDonald, computer information systems; Laura P. Mendoza, special education; Tabitha E. Miller, management; Brenda Nava, psychology; David V. Ortiz, industrial technology; Diane Perales, interdisciplinary studies; Stephanie A. Proo, computer information systems; Esmeralda D. Robledo, computer information systems; Marco A. Rodriguez, computer information systems; Octavio R. Salazar, kinesiology; Jose Sandoval, interdisciplinary studies; Denise Yvonne Segura, interdisciplinary studies; Douglas Sisk, computer information systems; Robert V. Solis, applied arts and sciences; Monica C. Villarreal, interdisciplinary studies; Nancy Villarreal, sociology; Martha Villasenor, applied arts and sciences;

San Benito: Brandt Patrick Kelly, mechanical engineering; Luis Pinales, civil engineering

San Juan: Matthew T. Castillo, applied arts and sciences; Emilio Chapa, civil engineering; Rodolfo Chapa, civil engineering

Sinton: Charles Suarez, computer information systems and management

Uvalde: Jon Jay Martinez, criminology; Adolfo Ramirez III, computer information systems; Kathy Santos, human development and family studies

Victoria: Kyle D. Drozd, mechanical engineering; Jennifer Richie, mechanical engineering

Wimberley: Jason Leinneweber, wildlife

Zapata: Liz Arely Zapata, interdisciplinary studies

Baker City, Oregon: Dustin S. Parker, psychology

Greensboro, North Carolina: Dallas Baldwin Jr., kinesiology

Los Angeles, California: Fernando Lopez, computer information systems

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Nick Schultz, chemical engineering

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