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Graduating students receive ring as symbol of university years

KINGSVILLE (May 2, 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.

Abilene: Adrien Ann Garza, applied arts and sciences

Adkins: Elizabeth K. Cottrell, management

Agua Dulce: Bonnie Beatrice Crisp, applied arts and sciences

Alice: Delia P. Alviar, applied arts and sciences; Monique Escobar-Trevino, interdisciplinary studies; Carlos Garcia Jr., accounting; David Gonzalez, finance; Alejandro Silva, animal science; Kyle Winston, applied arts and sciences; David Zertuche, management

Austin: Teresa G. Rios, criminology

Baird: Weldon Glosson, kinesiology

Bay City: Colby Moya, chemical engineering

Beeville: Bryan Oelschlegel, agriculture science

Benavides: Jose Quiroz, industrial technology

Bishop: Amanda E. Cavazos, electrical engineering; Lydia Landin, sociology; Corinna Ramos, interdisciplinary studies

Brackettville: Si E. Causey, range and wildlife management

Bulverde: Melinda Kelsay, management

China Grove: Clayton W. Smoot, criminology

Copperas Cove: Melany Atchley, theatre arts

Corpus Christi: Gracie Avila-Soliz, social work; Brandon Burch, chemical engineering; Stacy Greer, agribusiness; Kristen Guzman, psychology; Alan M. Laralde, psychology; Adrian R. Samaniego, chemical engineering; Robert Zamora Jr., chemical engineering

Devine: Terrie Barron, management; Wiley Byrd, applied arts and sciences; Matthew Saenz, general business

Dilley: Julia Eguia, interdisciplinary studies; Ruby Ramos, social work

Donna: Rick A. Mendoza, music

Edinburg: Aaron Cuevas, political science; Eugene Torres Jr., kinesiology

Falcon: Karina Gonzalez, interdisciplinary studies

Falfurrias: Brenda L. Tijerina, criminology

Falls City: Zachary Zunker, electrical engineering

Harlingen: George Flores, kinesiology; Lacy Wilson, marketing

Hebbronville: Aimee Almaraz, chemical engineering; Maira Melo, criminology

Hobson: Robbin Rene Leonhardt, applied arts and sciences

Houston: Joseph Howie, chemical engineering; Dexter J. Roberts, social work; Jason R. Soza, chemical engineering

Ingleside: Aviel Daniel Gonzalez, chemical engineering; Griffin Perry, biology

Iowa Park: Crystal Vernon, animal science

Kingsville: Lucas R. Arizpe, communications; Marisa Arriaga, criminology; Marcos J. Cuevas, industrial technology; Andrea Garza, civil engineering; Nestor G. Hinojosa Jr., history; Gaynell D. Juarez, social work; Eva A. Mapp, art; Sara J. Martinez, international business management; Jessica Val Mejia, interdisciplinary studies; Omar Ortega, animal science; Lisa Perez, computer information systems; Melissa Sanchez, biology; Maria T. Vasquez, interdisciplinary studies

Laredo: Alexander Castro Jr., electrical engineering; Gabrielle Escamilla, civil engineering; Yolanda Mendoza, psychology; Cesar J. Navarro, mathematics; Christina A. Ortiz, English; Ricardo R. Rios, music

Lytle: Valorie Miller, accounting

Marion: Justin McBrearty, mechanical engineering

McAllen: Melissa Marines, art; Gillian Jean Morgan, mathematics; Emmanuel Rivera, geology

Mexia: Preston Ross Locke, range and wildlife management

Mission: Justin W. Arnold, animal science; Juan F. Uribe Jr., civil engineering

Natalia: Layton K. Herring, kinesiology; Carmen Rodriquez, accounting

Odem: Philip Brian King, industrial technology; Dora Lopez, psychology

Pawnee: Oscar Saenz, criminology

Pharr: Anna S. Mendoza, political science and Spanish

Pleasanton: Melissa L. Barnes, management; Roger Reyes, kinesiology; Delia Rodriguez, management

Point Comfort: Jannette Arabia, electrical engineering

Portland: Cynthia Amada, political science

Poteet: Francy Angelic Leal, accounting; Luis R. Perez, interdisciplinary studies

Premont: Dalia M. Chapa, communications sciences and disorders

Progreso: Elizabeth Rios, communication sciences and disorders

Refugio: Oscar Meza, biology

Rio Grande City: Lourdes Elizondo, accounting; Desiree Flores, kinesiology; Karen J. Garcia, accounting; Randy Lee Lara, agriculture science; Tanya Mancha, communication sciences and disorders; Brenda Rae Saenz, criminology

Robstown: Cristobal Avila, communications; Richard Castillo Jr., animal science; Armando Castro Jr., civil engineering; Sonya Espinoza, kinesiology; Maribel Gallegos, psychology;

David C. Landeros, accounting; Melisa Y. Landeros, chemical engineering; Eric Daniel Saenz, psychology

Rockport: Steven Edlin, music

Runge: Monica A. Rupard, mathematics

Sabinal: Luis Fernandez, applied arts and sciences

San Antonio: Patricio U. Aguillen, criminology; Josephine Alvarez, computer information systems; Katina Mae Arocha, interdisciplinary studies; Gloria Balderas, accounting; Abel Barrientes, criminology; Anne Best, interdisciplinary studies; Jennifer C. Boyd, interdisciplinary studies; Albert Lee Byrom, kinesiology; Daniel R. Casanova Jr., marketing; Melissa Casarez, kinesiology; Laura Casas, criminology; Christina J. Cervera, interdisciplinary studies; Virginia Cisneros, fashion and interior design; Michael Clemons, management; Paul Michael Coleman, management; Lauren M. Cornwell, management; Leticia Duarte, English; Rachelle L. Gonzales, criminology; Nicole Gonzalez, kinesiology; Jamie Marie Goodwin, applied art and sciences; Miryam Pacheco Gregory, criminology; Nicole U. Herrera, interdisciplinary studies; Roy M. Huron Jr., criminology; Angel Infante, management; Michael Irick, applied arts and sciences; Leslie Lansford, interdisciplinary studies; Laura Leal, interdisciplinary studies; Rose Marie Martinez, applied arts and sciences; Cathy-Manuel Mathis, management; Deborah McDonald, management; Lisa Mendoza, management; Carolina S. Mora, computer information systems; Alexander Z. Moreno, applied arts and sciences; Teresa O’Kelley, management; Jeremy Villa Ortega, mathematics; Jenny Torres Ortegon, criminology; Yvonne Carol Otremba, computer information systems; Christina Pena, interdisciplinary studies; Robyn Perez, interdisciplinary studies; Rebecca Ann Phillips, applied arts and sciences; Jon M. Pollock, geography; James L. Quintanilla, criminology; Daniel Rodriguez, applied arts and sciences; Lisa M. Rodriguez, management; Yesenia C. Rodriguez, management; Shirleen Romo, psychology; Gabriel Ruiz, theatre arts; Aimee Q. Shobe, interdisciplinary studies; Patricia S. Sifuentes, applied arts and sciences; Karen Tanguma, psychology; Barbara Taylor, applied arts and sciences; Luiz Valdez, applied arts and sciences; Consuelo Vargas, kinesiology; Donna L. Worthy, interdisciplinary studies; Christina Ybarra, management; Alma Jean Zertuche, criminology

San Benito: Jessica L. Ruiz, chemical engineering

San Diego: Luis Rene Bazan, range and wildlife management; Francisco Estrada Jr., kinesiology

San Juan: Catarina Espinoza, interdisciplinary studies

Seguin: Reyna L. Martinez, criminology

Victoria: Victor Manuel Mendoza Jr., mechanical engineering; Chad Tomanec, electrical engineering

Von Ormy: Gerald A. Hernandez, kinesiology

Weslaco: Delia Trevino, psychology and political science

Zapata: Carlos Garcia, music; Roberto Carlos Garza, accounting; Erick D. Longoria, kinesiology; Marco A. Martinez, mechanical engineering

Champaign, Illinois: Crystal S. Howard, management

Chicago, Illinois: Marla Grenfell, accounting

Clovis, New Mexico: Gregory J. Telles, accounting

Eau Claire, Wisconsin: Shelley Campbell, accounting

Monterrey, Mexico: Jorge A. Leal, chemical engineering

San Julian, Jalisco Mexico: Maria Luisa Cruz-Cruz, interdisciplinary studies

San Luis Potisi, Mexico: Jose Luis Moreno, psychology

Tampico, Mexico: Juan Manuel Cobos Jr., animal science

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