College of the Redwoods Friday Mary Peacock School Crescent City, California College of the Redwoods, Del Norte, staff and student body wish to express our sincere appreciation to Mr. Daniel Sedgwick and to Ms. Christie Lynn Rust and to the Del Norte County Unified School District for use of Mary Peacock School; to Ms. Gretchen Ramsey for providing interpreter services; and to the CRDN Staff under the direction of Christie Lynn Rust Fields of Gold G.M. Sumner, arr. Emerson Defying Gravity, Wicked Stephen Schwartz, arr. Emerson Bruce Emad President, Eureka Colleen Mullery Vice President, Arcata Fortuna Klamath-Trinity Ferndale Richard Dorn Eureka ruett Garberville oard of Trustees Del Norte High School Stage Band Mr. Benjamin Peters Graduating Student Opening Remarks & Introduction of the President Ms. Anita Janis Dean, Del Norte College of the Redwoods Welcome & Introductions Dr. Jeff Marsee President/Superintendent College of the Redwoods Choral Presentation College of the Redwoods Del Norte Chorale Recognitions Ms. Anita Janis Ms. Jessica Vermeer Commencement Speaker Dr. Ki’Shan Lara-Cooper Presentation of Graduating Class Dr. Marjorie Carson Acting Vice President of Instruction Conferring of Associate Degrees & Certificates Dr. Jeff Marsee Introduction of the Graduates Ms. Ruth Rhodes, Professor Mr. Skip Hunter Associate Professor Presentation of Diplomas & Certificates Mr. Bruce Emad President, Board of Trustees Mr. Rick Bennett, Trustee Dr. Jeff Marsee Recessional Del Norte High School Stage Band A Reception Follows the Graduation Ceremony ssociate Faculty Alan Amundsen, M.A. Patricia Black, B.A. ayne Bricco, B.S. Sara Broderick .A. Anthony Curiel, M.A. Doris Fitch, M.S. Jennifer Gardner, M.A. Deborah Gerth, M.A. Suzanne Gold, M.S. Denice Hart, M.S. Regina Hawthorne, M.A. Chrystal Helton, M.A. Roberta Hisoire, R.N. Skip Hunter .A. Kathleen Imfeld, B.A. Bernadette Johnson .B.A Diane eane, M.A. Ronald unstal, M.S. H. K. Leggett, M.A. Jesse Leimer, M.F.A. Rain Marshall, Ph.D. Donald McArthur, M.A. Darlene McClure, M.S. Kirk Olesen, B.A. Glen Olson, A.S. Armeda Reitzel, M.A. Andy Robertson, M.S. Sally Roy, M.S. Tod Roy, Ph.D. Christie Lynn Rust, M.M.E.D. Bob Scarlett, B.A. Carrie Slack, M.A. Holly Smith, M.A. Garrett Taylor, M.F.A Jessica Wakefield, M.S. Norman Wakefield, M.M. Greg Westbrook, M.S. Lorianne White, M.S.W. essage from the President Welcome to the 45th commencement at College of the Redwoods. We are I would like to extend my personal congratulations to each of the graduates. We are pleased that they have been a part of the CR community, and we expect great things from each of them in the future. Along with their degrees and certificates, we know that they take with them some good from success. Today, they share their achievements with family and friends. Dr. Jeff Marsee President/Superintendent Becky Blatnick, M.A. Student Support Services Counselor/Director Stacy Brundin Bookstore Campus Upward Bound Coordinator Business/Business Technology Assistant Professor Financial Aid ynn Durkee, B.A. Library Technician Tory Eagles, A.S. Student Services Specialist I Phil Freneau, Th.D. Early Childhood Education/Philosophy/ Psychology Professor Technology Specialist I Danniel Hernandez, A.A. Student Services Specialist II Mathematics Professor, Interim Anita Janis, M.E.P.D. Dean Rory Johnson, M.A. Ken Letko, M.A., M.F.A. English Professor Psychology/Sociology Assistant Professor Carol Mathews, M.A. Counselor Stephen McCollum, M.A. Maintenance Specialist II Biology Professor Student Support Services Administrative Assistant III Tom Owen, J.D. History/Political Science/Economics Professor Melody Pope, R.N., M.S.N. Instructional Support Specialist III/GED Examiner Mark Renner, M.S. Geology/Earth Science/Information Science Professor Ruth Rhodes, M.A. Martha Roy, B.A. Student Services Specialist III Library Chris Sherman, A.A. Erica Silver, B.A. Instructional Support Specialist II-DSPS Claudia Walker, A.A. Instructional Support Specialist II-DSPS Holly Wendt, B.A. Disabled Students Program Specialist Kelly Wilson, A.A. Administrative Office Manager You have successfully completed an important step along the path of your life’s journey—one that will surely shape your future. The education you’ve re- There is one promise that you must make to yourself. While at our college, you have learned, grown and experienced so much, but this is not the end for your life’s journey, always look for new opportunities to learn. Always look for new opportunities to grow. Always look for new ways to experience success. Lastly, always help others strive to do the same. The world will be a much bet- Your future begins with the next steps you take. Let them include continu- ing to learn and to grow to the best of your ability. Let them help you encour- age others to join you. To do any less is to not value yourself, to not value your As the College of the Redwoods Del Norte family sends you on to take the next steps in your life’s journey, we wish you all the very best! Anita Janis, Dean Del Norte, Klamath-Trinity, PBSP College of the Redwoods galia The colorful attire worn by the graduates, faculty, and the officers of the college on the occasion of commencement has roots in medieval history. The gown is an adaptation of the robe of a friar priest, the hood of the monk’s cowl, the mortarboard cap of the skull cap worn to protect tonsured heads against the drafts of medieval classrooms. he Gown The gown indicates the highest degree held by the wearer. The bach- elor’s gown has long pointed sleeves. The master’s gown has long oblong sleeves. The doctor’s gown is distinguished by very full sleeves with three black or colored velvet bars and by velvet on the front. he Tassel The position of the tassel on the cap indicates whether or not the gradu- ate’s degree has been conferred. If the wearer has graduated, the tassel is worn on the left. If not, it is worn on the right. The tassel on the doctoral cap is gold. he Stole Students wearing the broad gold stoles are members of Phi Theta Kappa, the international two-year college honor society that recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement. he Cord Students wearing the gold cords over the gown are graduating with honors. he Hood The hood worn by those with masters or doctorate degrees bear the colors of the university from which the degree was received and the discipline or major subject area. ood Colors Apricot Nursing Brown Fine Arts Citron Yellow Social Work Crimson Journalism Dark Blue Philosophy Golden Yellow Science Lemon Yellow Library Science Light Blue Education Light Brown Commerce, Business, Accountancy Pink Music Purple Law Sage Green Physical Education Scarlet Theology White Arts, Letters, Humanities Liberal Studies Marcus Abrams Shane Timothy Eakes Rory Johnson Lisa A. Molina Dustin K. Patrick Linda Ann Polen Ramsey E. Williamson Sabrina Ann Bareggi Humanities & Communications Alexsandra Jeanae Foster Wendy Marie Ormsby Susan Lorraine Pederson Danyelle C. Ramsey * Jessica Sumner Jessica Vermeer Caroline Ann Michael Linda Marie Ramsland Stefanie S. Baldwin Karen Pepiot Benjamin A. Peters Misty Rufner-Sturdevant Kathleen Mun Tam Sandy Vang Pang Houa Xiong Callista Marquez Espitia Melanie Bea Feller Cassandra R. Haddad David Gregory Wier ssociate Degree Candidates Jodie O’Connell Honors are based on total grade point average (GPA) and are awarded at graduation to *** Highest Honors (minimum 3.75 GPA) ** High Honors (minimum 3.50 GPA) * Honors (minimum 3.30 GPA) Phi Theta Kappa Honors Program Student ertificates of Achievement Esther E. Cupp Heather Brooke Hutchinson Licensed Vocational Nursing Andrea Rose Aubin Deborah A. Baker Nelda Handke Deborah M. Starr Patti Ann Tyce Sarah L. Williams Obiri Yeboah Song Xiong
Graduation Program Commencement Exercises