Summer commencement ceremony held at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
KINGSVILLE - August 22, 2011
Contact:
Julie Navejar
julie.navejar@tamuk.edu or
361-593-2590
It’s been a long hot summer, but it is over for 198 graduates who marched across the stage at the Steinke Physical Education Center on the campus of Texas A&M University-Kingsville Friday, Aug. 5, to receive their degrees.
There were 99 bachelor’s degrees, 97 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees given. Two of the graduates were full-time university employees, each receiving a master’s degree.
The majority of the members of the summer class of 2011 were from Texas with 162 from the Lone Star State. Eight were from other states and 28 were from other countries when they entered the university. The most frequent county of origin was Kleberg with 26 graduates, followed by Nueces with 25, Hidalgo with 17, Jim Wells and Cameron both with 9. The class was 53 percent female. Fifty-seven percent of the graduating students were minorities.
Of the bachelor’s graduates, more than 44 percent entered the university as first-time freshmen while the remaining graduates were transfer students. The average age of those receiving bachelor’s degrees was 25. The average age of a master’s graduate was 31 and the average age of the doctoral students was 50. The oldest graduate was 60 and the youngest was 20.
The College of Arts and Sciences led the way granting 80 degrees from all levels. It was followed by the College of Education and Human Performance with 44 and the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering with 34. They were followed by the Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences with 30 graduates and the College of Business Administration had 10 graduates.
This year’s keynote speaker was Dr. Demarious Frey, anAustin native who went on to become the first female veterinarian from the university and one of the first from the state. Frey had to leave the state to pursue her vet degree. The only veterinary school in Texas at the time did not accept women so she earned her vet degree from Oklahoma State University in 1963 as one of only four women in the program. After spending two years as a volunteer in the veterinary service in Ethiopia, Frey and her husband, Dr. Martin R. Frey, opened Padre Animal Hospital in Corpus Christi. She also was the first woman appointed to the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and was appointed to the Texas Racing Commission, where she helped spell out minimal standards for horse and greyhound racing in Texas. Frey has received many honors, including Outstanding Woman Veterinarian of America, the YWCA Women in Careers Award, Outstanding Alumnae from the Oklahoma State University Women’s Council, Woman of the Year from the National Greyhound Association and a Recognition of Service Award from the Texas Veterinary Medical Association.
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Texas Graduates
Summer 2011
AGUA DULCE
Master of Science
Nicole L. Garza
ALAMO
Bachelor of Science
Roxana Torres, cum laude
ALICE
Bachelor of Arts
Marissa Claudia Hinojosa
Maurice Hill
Jessica Renee Longoria
Bachelor of Science
Jonathon Patrick Boehm
Roger Allen Yarborough
Master of Arts
Belinda Guerrero
Master of Science
Robert Quinones Jr.
ALPINE
Master of Science
Jesus Alberto Silvas
BEN BOLT
Bachelor of Science
Lance Matthew Hobbs
BENAVIDES
Bachelor of Arts
Roel Rolando Saenz
BISHOP
Master of Science
Adan Adolfo Contreras
Michael Anthony Silvas
Kelly Lynnae Tijerina
BRENHAM
Master of Science
Scott D. Horner
BROWNSVILLE
Bachelor of Arts
Krystle Anne Lopez, magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Ashley Michelle Saenz
Master of Science
Amanda Lee Champion
Rigoberto Morales Jr
Master of Science in Human Science
Della Beatriz Rodriguez-Loya
CONROE
Bachelor of Arts
Raymond Scott Cleboski, cum laude
CORPUS CHRISTI
Bachelor of Arts
Megan McNeill Harvey
Adriana Ann Ybarra
Bachelor of Business Administration
Jeffrey Bernard Edwards
Bachelor of Science
Randy Benjamin Eley, summa cum laude
Victoria Alicia Morales
Rachel Christina Morgan, summa cum laude
Logan Perry Morris
Judith Faye Wilson, summa cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Jerry Clark
Thomas Cyrial Puthettu
Bachelor of Science in Human Science
Ashley Garcia, summa cum laude
Master of Science
Teresa Alaniz
Rene Cervantes
Judith Ramiro
CUERO
Bachelor of Science
Mario Arguellez Jr.
DESOTO
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Jonathan Edward Bagby
DRISCOLL
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Matt D. Dimas
EAGLE PASS
Bachelor of Science
Zaida Olvera, summa cum laude
Sasha Samaniego
Master of Business Administration
Nereida Anaya Moreno
EDINBURG
Bachelor of Science
Russen Ramon Vela
Mariela Vera, cum laude
Master of Science
Sandra Ramos
EDROY
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
David Odem Barrett
FALFURRIAS
Bachelor of Arts
Enrique Sanchez Jr.
Master of Business Administration
Maria Cleo Chavera
Master of Science
Cynthia Ann Saenz
Johanna Isela Trevino
FARWELL
Master of Science
Benjamin Roy Henderson
FREEPORT
Master of Science
Jennifer Michelle Cisneros
GARDEN RIDGE
Bachelor of Arts
Allan Martin Collier Jr.
GOLIAD
Bachelor of Science
Jess Babette Morris
HARLINGEN
Bachelor of Arts
Blanca Estela Barboza
Bachelor of Science
Monica Diane Ortiz
HEBBRONVILLE
Bachelor of Arts
Sanjuanita Elizabeth Castillo
Bachelor of Business Administration
Benita Gonzalez
HIDALGO
Master of Education
Faustin Kendo Boleli
HILLSBORO
Master of Science
Sheryl Irene Raley
HONDO
Bachelor of Arts
Brian Cosgrove
HOUSTON
Bachelor of Business Administration
Travis William Earles
Kevin David Fuentes
Bachelor of Science
Ruben Garcia
Sophia Elizabeth Garza
HUTTO
Master of Science
Madelena Moreno Johnson
JOURDANTON
Master of Education
Karen Ann Bedford
Master of Science
Serena T. Muniz
KINGSVILLE
Bachelor of Arts
Alistair Keith Andaya
Dondi Lenair Cooks
Rebekah Lynn Brown Corona
Alyssa O. Reyna
Giancarlo Garcia Stillwagon
Bachelor of Business Administration
Jorge A. Folts
Catelyn Diane Wilson
Bachelor of Science
Stanley Bernard Cheatum
Derrick Michael Martinez
Samantha Jo Martinez
Alejandro Alberto Mendietta
Samuel Mauricio Pacheco
Elisa Inez Pena
Jonathan S. Rabe
Samuel Danbarry Stone
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Clayton Patrick Carter
Dusty Lee Hopkins
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Christopher Mark Dembski
Master of Arts
Christopher Dominguez Cruz
Master of Business Administration
Deborah Marie Gonzalez Trevino
Master of Education
Carla C. Cornell
Sylvia Perez Trevino
Master of Science
Daisy Nataly Cantu
Priscilla Marie Carrion
Cheryl Jean Claunch
Mika Lee Cortez
Clarissa Lee Fernandez
Leticia Garcia
Vu Phi Huynh
Brian W. Jerden Jr.
Javier Alvaro Mendoza
Roxanna Marie Ramon
Tara Nicole Schulze
Vanessa Marie Vela
KINGWOOD
Master of Science
Christopher Cody Smith
KYLE
Master of Science
Tiffany Kay Whitis
LAREDO
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Julian Thomas Vela
Master of Education
Priscilla G. Medina
Raquel Pena
Master of Science
Aydee A. Barrera
Ernesto Villarreal Jr.
LASARA
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Avan Orlando Guerra, cum laude
LOCKHART
Master of Science
Robin R. Rapp
LOS FRESNOS
Master of Science
Noemi Espinoza
McALLEN
Bachelor of Science
Thalya Montemayor, magna cum laude
Jenny Mordan
MERCEDES
Bachelor of Arts
Jennifer Pena
Bachelor of Science
Sarah Larissa Cardona, cum laude
Laura Marie Gonzalez, cum laude
MISSION
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
David Guzman
Master of Business Administration
Sheila Denise Butel
Master of Science
Adriana Alicia Cavazos
Doctor of Education
Gerald William Albrecht
NEW BRAUNFELS
Master of Science
Kristine Adrianne Delgado Wright
ODEM
Master of Science
Monty Sinnreich
ORANGE GROVE
Master of Science
Shannon Maria Mancini
PHARR
Bachelor of Science
Veronica Celeste Gutierrez
PLANO
Bachelor of Science
Robert Ian Walls, summa cum laude
PLEASANTON
Bachelor of Science
Allison Lauren Bryce, summa cum laude
PORT ISABEL
Bachelor of Science
Lauren Elizabeth DeLoach, summa cum laude
PORTLAND
Bachelor of Arts
Allen Don Fisher
RAYMONDVILLE
Bachelor of Science
Elva G. Juarez
RIO GRANDE CITY
Bachelor of Arts
Miguel D. Guerrero Jr.
Bachelor of Science
Veronica Santos, cum laude
Master of Science
Nora N. Rivera
RIVIERA
Bachelor of Arts
Brittainy Nicole Holt, magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Antonio Arredondo, summa cum laude
Alec Cortez
Tracy Renee Yaklin
Master of Science
Christine Renee Griffith
ROBSTOWN
Bachelor of Arts
Alicia Villarreal, magna cum laude
Bachelor of Science
Larry Cantu Jr.
ROCKPORT
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Richard F. Brackett
SAN ANTONIO
Bachelor of Science
Kia Lavoy Griffin
Master of Science
Nelson Blake Farris
Margaret Diann Jones
SAN BENITO
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
William Charles Weekley
SAN DIEGO
Bachelor of Arts
Veronica Sendejo
Bachelor of Science in Human Science
Toni Marie Gonzalez
SAN JUAN
Bachelor of Science
Arrian Eric Estrada
SANDIA
Master of Science
Darren Ray York
SCHULENBURG
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Joshua Allen Berckenhoff
SEBASTIAN
Bachelor of Arts
Abigail Rivera
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
David L. Garcia
SEGUIN
Bachelor of Science
Forrest Sterling O'Shay
SEYMOUR
Master of Science
Virginia Carolyn Ezzell
TAFT
Bachelor of Science
Samantha Lee Cruz
TOMBALL
Doctor of Philosophy
Nash-At Abdull Saleh
TULETA
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Joe Constante Jr.
VAN VLECK
Bachelor of Arts
Terry Maurice Blackmon
VICTORIA
Bachelor of Science
Harlan C. Rhodes Jr.
WEST
Master of Science
Karen Lea Jungman
WEST COLUMBIA
Bachelor of Science
William Kedrik Jones
YOAKUM
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Dustyn Robert Jansky, magna cum laude
YORKTOWN
Master of Science
Brandie Lee Enriquez
Non Texas Graduates
Summer 2011
ALABAMA
Master of Education
Dianna Lynn Fryer
COLORADO
Master of Science
Jennifer Jean Johnson
DELAWARE
Master of Science
Erin Elizabeth Cord
FLORIDA
Bachelor of Science in Human Science
Amanda Leigh Branch, cum laude
IDAHO
Master of Science
Joseph Dale Holbrook
ILLINOIS
Master of Science
Lucas William Garver
Rachana H. Kaji
NEBRASKA
Master of Science
Kelly Shawn Corman
CHINA
Master of Science
Fang Xie
INDIA
Master of Engineering
Vamshi Krishna Siram
Master of Science
Venkata Naga Lakshmi Praveena Challa
Karthik Reddy Chamakura
Sharadhi Shivamadaiah Gowda
Veera Hanuman Guntuku
Sarada Jandhyala
Akshay Kalambur
Prawanth Reddy Kasula
Ashrit Reddy Katanguri
Rajalakshmi Praneeta Kati
Gopala Krishna Kosaraju
Keerthi Kota
Aradhya Kowkuntla
Uday Shankar Reddy Mundlapudi
Rajya Laxmi Nagulugari
Jayalakshmi Shruti Nunna
Bala Sri Rajasa Randhi
Saiabhilash Babu Reddibhatini
Sweety Vadlamudi
Madhusudhana Deepika Vakati
ICELAND
Master of Science
Ron Aharon Milgalter
MEXICO
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Diana Nancy Ramirez Fuentes
NIGERIA
Master of Science
Babatunde Hammed Abass
Ucheora Okechukwu Eziukwu
Chinweike Emmanuel Mogbo
Ekundayo Babatunde Ogungbe
Olayinka Gbenga Oshe
TAIWAN
Master of Arts
Wan-Yi Tai
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