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Two Thousand SixteenCommencement1916 Class Gift: The Rose Garden Sundial
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Table of Contents
Atkinson Graduate School of ManagementCommencement and Hooding Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Glenn L . Jackson Leadership Award and Commencement Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Degrees Awarded Master of Business Administration for Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Master of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Academic Honors, Scholarships, Honor Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
College of LawCommencement and Hooding Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Commencement Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Degrees Awarded Doctor of Jurisprudence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Master of Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Master of Legal Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Academic Honors, Achievements, Awards, Certificates, Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
College of Liberal ArtsCommencement Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipients . . . 17Emeritus Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Degrees Awarded
Bachelor of Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Bachelor of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Academic Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Honor Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Campus Life Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2015-16 Alumni Award Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Academic Regalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 “Old Historic Temple” (Alma Mater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Willamette University Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Willamette University President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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PRELUDE Honey Wilson ’00, Pianist
PROCESSIONAL Clan Macleay Pipe Band of Portland, Oregon
WELCOME Debra J . Ringold, Dean and JELD-WEN Professor of Free Enterprise, Atkinson Graduate School of Management
INVOCATION Rabbi Gary W . Ellison, Assistant Chaplain, Willamette University
STUDENT SPEAKER Abdullah Mustafa, President, Atkinson Student Association 2015-16
PRESENTATION OF GLENN L . JACKSON LEADERSHIP AWARD Gerald W . Frank, Life Member, Willamette University Board of Trustees
GLENN L . JACKSON LEADERSHIP AWARDEE Thomas J . Imeson, Vice President, Public Affairs, NW Natural
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Thomas J . Imeson
CONFERRING OF DEGREES Stephen E . Thorsett, President, Willamette University
HOODING Larry Ettner, Professor of Management Practice Stuart Read, Professor of Strategic Management
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Stephen E . Thorsett Debra J . Ringold
PRESIDENTIAL VALEDICTORY Stephen E . Thorsett
CLOSING REMARKS Debra J . Ringold
RECESSIONAL “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar Honey Wilson
Brunch to follow at Goudy Commons, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONYSunday, May 15, 2016 — 9 a.m.
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1984 Gerald Frank1985 Howard Vollum1986 Douglas Strain1987 William Healy1988 Don Frisbee1989 Oran Robertson1990 Bill and Sam Naito1991 William Smullin1992 Eric Hoffman1993 Henry T . Swigert1994 Robert Chandler1995 Ken and Joan Austin1996 Robert Ridgley1997 Michael M . Powell1998 L . Martin Brantley1999 Brett Wilcox
2000 Stephen H . Corey2001 Patsy Smullin2002 George Passadore2004 James H . Rudd2005 Betsy Johnson and Becky Johnson2006 William D . Thorndike Jr .2007 Richard G . Reiten2008 Robert Jesenik2009 Jim Bernau2010 A .W . “Bill” Sweet2011 Chris Anderson2012 John D . Gray2013 Bill Wyatt2014 Michael P . Hollern2015 Greg Walden2016 Thomas J . Imeson
AWA R D E E SA B O U T T H E AWA R D
This award is presented for demonstrated leadership, integrity and a sense of civic responsibility to the state and to fellow Oregonians in the advancement of entrepreneurial ideals and values .
The award is presented on an annual basis to an individual in business or government who has shown leadership in improving existing conditions, has worked to promote the values of entrepreneurship (innovation, creativity, productivity, quality of life), and has demonstrated action . The Glenn L . Jackson Leadership Award is in recognition of achievement by a leader who recognizes the importance of public-private partnerships and works to provide leadership in both sectors .
Thomas J. Imeson Vice President, Public Affairs, NW Natural
Thomas Imeson is NW Natural’s Vice President of Public Affairs . Since joining the company in 2014, Imeson has had management responsibilities in government affairs, community relations and environmental policy . Before coming to NW Natural, he was director of public affairs at the Port of Portland, vice president of public affairs at PacifiCorp,
chief of staff to two Oregon governors and a longtime aide to U .S . Senator Mark O . Hatfield .
Glenn L. Jackson Leadership Awardee and Commencement Speaker
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Imeson is a trustee of Portland State University . He is also chair of the Oregon Board of Forestry, a trustee and former chair of The Nature Conservancy in Oregon and a board member for Special Olympics Oregon, The Intertwine Alliance Foundation and World Affairs Council of Oregon . He is a former member and president of the Oregon State Board of Higher Education . Other prior board experience includes the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland State University Foundation and the Port of Portland Commission .
Imeson has a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Johns Hopkins University .
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Mohammed Fisal Abu Khaled BS, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University Degree Awarded on Completion
Bejtush Ademi BS, Rochester Institute of Technology
Rawan Munther M. Alafaleq BBA, King Faisal University
Anas Wadaahtallah Hassan Alahdal BS, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Weaam Abdullah Alajaji BBA, King Saud University
Ammar Khalid A. Al-Ammari BS, King Abdulaziz University
Khalil Ibrahim Alfawzan BBA, Shaqra University
Mohamed Nouh D. Alghwiri BS, King Saud University Degree Awarded on Completion
Ibraheem Ali I. Aljarallah BBA, King Saud University
Fatimah Aljaroudi BS, Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University
Mohammed Abdullah Aljawad BS, University of Oregon Degree Awarded on Completion
Abdullah Mohammed A. Alkheraif BS, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Hesham Mohammed A. Alkheraif BS, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Dena Ali M. Almansour BBA, King Faisal University
Lina Ali Almansour BBA, King Faisal University
Narjes Murtadha Almomen BBA, King Faisal University
Abdulaziz Mohamed Almosa BS, Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Mansour Fheed Almutairi BS, King Saud University Degree Awarded on Completion
Waseem Y. Alsaeed BBA, King Saud University
Sarah Abdulrahman Alsultan BA, Princess Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University
Abdullah Althamir BA, King Faisal University
Abdulmohsin Saleh Alwohaibi BS, Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Tarron Kajuanues Anderson BS, Oregon State University Also receiving Doctor of Jurisprudence
Chulanga Attanayake BS, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Frants Mamukovich Bokuchava BS, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Lisa Marie Broadstone BA, Willamette University Degree Awarded on Completion
Ryan Todd Brush BA, Western Oregon University
David M. Bundy BS, Weber State University Also received Doctor of Jurisprudence, awarded January 2016
Kelsey A. Burkum BA, Oregon State University
Emily Ann Bynum BS, Trinity University Also receiving Doctor of Jurisprudence
Yao Chen BA, Dalian University of Foreign Languages
William S. Christiansen BA, The College of Wooster
Camille Marie Christie BA, Lewis and Clark College
Leah M. Chubb Silverman BA, The University of Texas at Austin Also receiving Doctor of Jurisprudence
Irving Corzo BA, Willamette University Degree Awarded on Completion
Elise Derby BA, Willamette University
Jessie Danielle Erwin BS, University of Connecticut BA, Trustees of Amherst College
Atkinson Graduate School of ManagementMaster of Business Administration for Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management
Daniel Lee Espey, Jr. BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Curtis R. Everetts Jr. BS, Western Oregon University
McKenzie Frost BA, Willamette University
LettaJoe Gallup BA, Willamette University
Alexandria Patricia Gonzalez BS, The Pennsylvania State University
Rachel Marcu Gundy BA, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Andrew Michael Hallberg BA, Willamette University
Eric Timothy Henry BA, Willamette University
Gregory Ross Hill BA, Willamette University
Matthew Ryan Holder BA, Willamette University
Cherise Nichole Hunter BA, Simpson University
David Wayne Jackson BA, Willamette University
Kimberly M. Jones BA, Simpson College Also receiving Doctor of Jurisprudence
Arben Kacanolli BMA, University of Prishtina
Malik I. Kahel BS, Portland State University
Spencer Karel BS, University of Oregon Also receiving Doctor of Jurisprudence
Narpat Khatri BS, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum
Lucille Mbinya Muli Kituku BA, Willamette University
Saranya Koosiri BA, Thammasat University
Mackenzie Lamon BA, Willamette University
Blake Dale Lepire BA, Willamette University
Sara J. Lewis BS, Bradley University
Aaron Jen Lopez-Huskey BA, University of Oregon Also receiving Doctor of Jurisprudence on completion
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John Lu Ludlow BA, Willamette University
Xuan Ma BMA, Wuhan Institute of Technology
Mai Thi Hai Yen BA, Foreign Trade University
Lan Marberry BA, University of Oregon Degree Awarded on Completion
Cameron McRae Marzahl BA, Willamette University
Mary H. Masla BA, Willamette University
Dominique L. May BS, Western Oregon University
Mazin Ahmad M. Mbarki BS, Umm Al-Qura University
Xiaoxi Mei BS, Portland State University
Robert Eugene Montgomery BS, University of Utah Also received Doctor of Jurisprudence, awarded January 2016
Ryan C. Morgan BA, Willamette University
William Delacour Murphy III BA, Willamette University
Abdullah Khaled A. Mustafa BBA, College of Business Administration
Majed Asaad A. Mutlak BS, King Abdulaziz University
Kimberly Tam Nguyen BA, University of Foreign Trade, Ha Noi
Kobin Alexander Patterson BS, University of Oregon Also receiving Doctor of Jurisprudence
Andrea N. Price BA, Willamette University
Spencer H. Ramsey BA, Willamette University
Daniel A. Rehm BA, Willamette University
Erin Kimbro Rosenthal BA, University of South Florida Also receiving Doctor of Jurisprudence Also Receiving Certificate in Business Law
Thatphong Satjavathee BEN, Chiang Mai University
Jamie Lorraine Scinta BA, University of California, Riverside
Fitim Selimi BS, American University in Kosovo
Niddhi Ajay Shah BS, Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering
Kshitij Singhvi BS, University of Mumbai
Laura Anna Snook BA, Willamette University
Kaitlin Marie Strathdee BA, The Sage Colleges
Kaitlynne Marie Lorraine Tracey BA, Concordia University Also receiving Doctor of Jurisprudence
Vu Huy Tran BA, Seattle University MIM, Portland State University
Jillian Alyce Tucker BA, California State University, Stanislaus
Jesse Ray Turner III BS, University of Central Arkansas Also received Doctor of Jurisprudence, awarded January 2016
Rachel A. Vermeulen BA, Willamette University
Jake D. Waldner BA, Willamette University
Kayla R. Warr BA, Western Washington University Also receiving Doctor of Jurisprudence
Andrew Wilson BA, Willamette University
Matthew Thomas Yasui BS, Oregon State University
Jingwen Zeng BA, Gannan Normal University
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ATKINSON HONORSBejtush AdemiChulanga AttanayakeCamille ChristieScott DickinsonJessie Danielle ErwinDaniel Lee Espey, Jr .Andrew Michael HallbergJohn Mark Hannam Jr .Christopher Gary HansonEric Timothy HenryDustin HullDana Kent HuntingtonRenee Ann KleinMackenzie LamonSara J . LewisJohn Lu LudlowMary H . Masla
Academic Honors ScholarshipsThese scholarships were created from the generosity
of alumni, parents and friends.
ALLIS/GRAY SCHOLARSHIPSpencer KarelKobin Alexander Patterson
STEPHEN H . ARCHER SCHOLARSHIPDaniel Lee Espey, Jr .
ATKINSON SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPBejtush AdemiTarron Kajuanues AndersonChulanga AttanayakeFrants Mamukovich BokuchavaLisa Marie BroadstoneRyan Todd BrushDavid M . Bundy
ACADEMIC HONORS, SCHOLARSHIPS, HONOR SOCIETIES
Atkinson Graduate School of ManagementMaster of Business Administration
The following degrees were conferred in August 2015, January 2016 and May 2016.
Allie Nicole Allen BBA, Gonzaga University
Aracely Arredondo BA, Western Oregon University
Daniel Augustyn BS, Portland State University
Brandon Mark Bloomquist BS, University of Oregon
Stephen James Branch BA, Willamette University
Jonathan Brooks BS, United States Military Academy
Scott Dickinson BS, Oregon State University
John Mark Hannam Jr. BA, University of Oregon
Christopher Gary Hanson BS, University of Oregon
Bryan Hickman BSB, Indiana University-Bloomington
Brian Scott Hoyt BS, Bucknell University MS, Bucknell University
Dustin Hull BS, Oregon State University
Dana Kent Huntington BA, Willamette University
Renee Ann Klein BS, Oregon State University
Brandon Lake BS, California Polytechnic San Luis Obispo
Kyrria Martinez BS, Oregon State University
Jordan Miller BA, Willamette University
Patrick O’Connell BS, University of Oregon
Jun Ogawa BS, Oregon State University
Brooke Parker BA, Western State College
Dylan Jackson Parkins BA, Lewis and Clark College
Francisco Javier Pena BS, University of Oregon
Anna Y. Pugach BS, Portland State University
Tiffany A. Quintero BA, Linfield College
Joan Reukauf BBA, Boise State University
Nicole Marie Roth BS, Trinity University
Troy Sanders BS, Portland State University
Pamela J. Stroebel Powers BS, Corban University
Joseph Bernard Van Domelen BA, Pacific University
Kirk William Walker BA, Pacific Lutheran University
Terri Horst Walker BS, Lewis & Clark College
Christopher M. Wilcox BA, Oregon State University
Jordan MillerKimberly Tam NguyenBrooke ParkerDylan Jackson ParkinsAndrea N . PriceJoan ReukaufNicole Marie RothPamela J . Stroebel PowersKirk William WalkerTerri Horst Walker
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Honor SocietiesRobert Eugene MontgomeryRyan C . MorganWilliam Delacour Murphy IIIKimberly Tam NguyenAndrea N . PriceSpencer H . RamseyDaniel A . RehmErin Kimbro RosenthalThatphong SatjavatheeJamie Lorraine ScintaFitim SelimiNiddhi Ajay ShahKshitij SinghviLaura Anna SnookKaitlin Marie StrathdeeKaitlynne Marie Lorraine TraceyVu Huy TranJillian Alyce TuckerJesse Ray Turner IIIRachel A . VermeulenKayla R . WarrAndrew WilsonMatthew Thomas YasuiJingwen Zeng
JUDITH G . GREGORY SCHOLARSHIPCherise Nichole HunterLan Marberry
GARDNER KNAPP SCHOLARSHIPAndrew Michael Hallberg
GOVERNOR ROBERT W . STRAUB SCHOLARSHIPCherise Nichole HunterYen Thi Hai Mai
Kelsey A . BurkumEmily Ann BynumYao ChenWilliam S . ChristiansenCamille Marie ChristieLeah M . Chubb SilvermanIrving CorzoElise DerbyJessie Danielle ErwinDaniel Lee Espey, Jr .Curtis R . Everetts Jr .McKenzie FrostLettaJoe GallupAlexandria Patricia GonzalezRachel Marcu GundyAndrew Michael HallbergEric Timothy HenryGregory Ross HillMatthew Ryan HolderDavid Wayne JacksonKimberly M . JonesArben KacanolliMalik I . KahelNarpat KhatriLucille Mbinya Muli KitukuSaranya KoosiriMackenzie LamonBlake Dale LepireSara J . LewisAaron Jen Lopez-HuskeyJohn Lu LudlowXuan MaMai Thi Hai YenCameron McRae MarzahlMary H . MaslaDominique L . MayXiaoxi Mei
BETA GAMMA SIGMABejtush AdemiChulanga AttanayakeRyan Todd BrushKelsey A . BurkumYao ChenCamille Marie ChristieJessie Danielle ErwinDaniel Lee Espey, Jr .Andrew Michael HallbergChristopher Gary HansonEric Timothy HenryDustin HullDana Kent HuntingtonRenee Ann KleinSaranya KoosiriMackenzie LamonSara J . LewisJohn Lu LudlowMai Thi Hai YenMary H . MaslaKimberly Tam NguyenAndrea N . PriceJoan ReukaufFitim SelimiPamela J . Stroebel PowersAndrew Wilson
PI ALPHA ALPHABejtush AdemiChulanga AttanayakeRyan Todd BrushKelsey A . BurkumYao ChenCamille Marie ChristieJessie Danielle ErwinDaniel Lee Espey, Jr .Andrew Michael HallbergEric Timothy HenrySaranya KoosiriMackenzie LamonSara J . LewisJohn Lu LudlowMai Thi Hai YenMary H . MaslaKimberly Tam NguyenAndrea N . PriceFitim SelimiAndrew Wilson
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College of Law
PRELUDE Honey Wilson ’00, Pianist
PROCESSIONAL Clan Macleay Pipe Band of Portland, Oregon
INVOCATION The Rev . Karen L . Wood, Chaplain, Willamette University
WELCOME Curtis Bridgeman, Dean, College of Law
INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Curtis Bridgeman
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Kenneth Peterson Jr . JD’80 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Columbia Ventures Corporation
CONFERRING OF DEGREES Stephen E . Thorsett, President, Willamette University
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS Curtis Bridgeman
Introducing Keith C . Cunningham-Parmeter, Professor of Law Yvonne A . Tamayo, Professor of Law
Hooding David A . Friedman, Professor of Law Edward J . Harri, Professor of Law
PRESIDENTIAL VALEDICTORY Stephen E . Thorsett
CLOSING REMARKS Curtis Bridgeman
BENEDICTION Karen L . Wood
RECESSIONAL Clan Macleay Pipe Band
Reception to follow at the College of Law, 1:45–3:30 p.m.
COMMENCEMENT & HOODING CEREMONYSunday, May 15, 2016 — 11:30 a.m.
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Kenneth D. Peterson Jr. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Columbia Ventures Corporation
Kenneth D . Peterson Jr . graduated from The College of William & Mary, with a bachelor’s degree with high honors in government, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa in 1976 . In 1980, he graduated from Willamette University College of Law . Peterson actively
practiced law in Oregon from 1980 to 1989, when he elected inactive status due to the demands of his business interests . He founded Columbia Aluminum Corporation in 1987 to acquire and
reopen a closed aluminum smelter in Washington state . He subsequently founded Columbia Ventures, which acquired and started numerous businesses in the United States and abroad, including building a greenfield smelter in Iceland in 1998 . Currently, the major focus of Columbia Ventures is the telecommunications industry, where its largest holding, Hibernia Networks, recently completed laying a transatlantic fiber optic submarine cable designed to provide the lowest latency between New York and London . Peterson has also given back to Willamette in a way that has enhanced the education of each of our graduates . He has generously endowed the Ken and Claudia Peterson Professorship, currently held by Norman R . Williams, as well as the Center for Constitutional Government .
Commencement Speaker
College of Law
Andrés Vicente Acosta BS, Oregon State University
Nathaniel Kofi Yarney Aggrey BA, Willamette University Also Receiving Certificate in Dispute Resolution
Anne H. Ajayi BA, Arizona State University Also Receiving Certificate in International & Comparative Law
Tarron Kajuanues Anderson BS, Oregon State University Also receiving Master of Business Administration for Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management
Jonathan P. Bacsalmasi BS, The University of Arizona
Spencer Dean Bailey BA, University of Redlands
Daniel Berg BA, Eastern Washington University
Andrew L. Blood BA, Gonzaga University Also Receiving Certificate in Dispute Resolution
Mary Jeanine Bonta BA, California State University, Stanislaus
Elissa Dalia Bookbinder BSST, Ohio University MS, University of Cincinnati
Lauren Rochelle Bowers BA, University of Nevada, Reno
Elijah R. L. Brown BA, Brigham Young University Idaho
Jason Matthew Brown BA, Northwest Christian University
David M. Bundy BS, Weber State University MBA, Willamette University
Cole Burgess BS, Oregon State University
Emily Ann Bynum BS, Trinity University Also receiving Master of Business Administration for Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management
Melissa Elaine Carlson BA, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Also Received Certificate in Dispute Resolution Degree Awarded January 2016
Christene Dorree Cencer BA, University of Nevada, Reno Also Receiving Certificate in International & Comparative Law
Paul Robert Chapman BS, Washington State University Degree Awarded January 2016
Leah M. Chubb Silverman BA, The University of Texas at Austin Also receiving Master of Business Administration for Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management
Ryan Brendan Colbert BA, Hendrix College
Steven Michael Crawford BA, The University of Montana Also Receiving Certificate in Sustainable Environmental, Energy & Resources Law
Brendan Tyler Davis BS, Portland State University
Kimberly Christine Wilcox Davis BA, The University of Montana
Kary Maureen DeVaney BS, Portland State University Degree Awarded on Completion
Benjamin Logan Donner BA, Carroll College
Timothy C. Downin Jr. BS, Oregon State University
Andrew Downs BA, Portland State University Degree Awarded January 2016
Frank Joseph Dredge BA, The University of Portland Degree Awarded on Completion
John Peter Altgeld Druckenmiller BS, University of Oregon
Alison Dawn Eichmann BS, University of Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
Haley Noel Finney BED, University of Oregon
Abigail J. Fitts BA, American Military University
Caleb M. Flippo BA, Washington State University
College of LawDoctor of Jurisprudence
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Nita Angeli Kumar BA, University of Kentucky Also Receiving Certificate in Law & Government
Brian Meron Landon BA, University of Oregon
Joshua Brian Lay BA, University of Cincinnati
Gabriel Bierly Lee BA, University of Oregon
Aaron William Lenox BS, Portland State University
Jacqueline Marie Leung BA, California State University, Los Angeles MS, The University of Iowa
Monica Hruby Logan BA, Concordia University
Lindsay Lopez BA, The University of New Mexico
Aaron Jen Lopez-Huskey BA, University of Oregon Also receiving Master of Business Administration for Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management Degree Awarded on Completion
Jessica C. Manitsas BS, Corban University
Lindsey Elizabeth Marsh BS, Portland State University
Kristi Kaori Matsunaga BS, Southern Oregon University Degree Awarded on Completion
Kevin Patrick McCloud BS, Oregon State University
Shangar S. Meman BA, Portland State University Also Receiving Certificate in Dispute Resolution
Necole Marie Michael BA, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Amanda Minks BS, Southern Oregon University
Brodia Nardi Minter BS, University of New Haven Also Receiving Certificate in Sustainable Environmental, Energy & Resources Law
Robert Eugene Montgomery BS, University of Utah MBA, Willamette University Degree Awarded January 2016
Benjamin Thomas Neeleman BA, University of Washington Also Received Certificate in Dispute Resolution Degree Awarded January 2016
Daniel C. Noeun BS, Portland State University
Nina Moon Nolen BA, University of Oregon
Emily Rose Oliver BA, Walla Walla University
Emily Eileen Barker Palmer BA, University of Oregon
Heather Christina Parker BA, Grinnell College Also Receiving Certificate in International & Comparative Law
Kobin Alexander Patterson BS, University of Oregon Also receiving Master of Business Administration for Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management
Christopher E. Perea BA, Cornell University
Rianna Marie Perryman BBA, Washington State University Also Receiving Certificate in Business Law
Rachel Marie Pilliod BS, University of Oregon
Joshua Cleveland Phillips Reams BA, Northwest Nazarene University
Laura M. Renecker BS, Oregon State University Degree Awarded January 2016
Samantha Katherine Robell BA, Portland State University
Jennifer Denise Rodriguez-Streeter BA, Willamette University
Erin Kimbro Rosenthal BA, University of South Florida BA, University of South Florida Also receiving Master of Business Administration for Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management Also Receiving Certificate in Business Law
Prabhpreet Kaur Sangha BA, Simon Fraser University Also Receiving Certificate in Dispute Resolution
Samrach Sar BS, Portland State University
Aleksander Richard Schilbach BA, Willamette University Also Receiving Certificate in Business Law
Brooks Stuart Schott BA, Eastern Washington University
Stacy Anne Schreiner BS, Art Institute of Portland
Brett Smith BA, Washington State University
John Hans Fuhrer BBA, Gonzaga University
Margaret Gander-Vo BS, University of Oregon Also Receiving Certificate in Business Law
Alexander Howells Garcia BA, University of California, Santa Cruz
Dallas Garner BA, Brigham Young University Idaho
Alyssa Nicole Gerber BS, University of Oregon
Lee Nathaniel Gilgan BA, Willamette University
Noah Jacob Gordon BA, Portland State University
Melissa Paige Gross BA, Washington State University
Jacob Thomas Gudenkauf BA, University of Colorado at Boulder
Skylar J. Hall BA, The College of Idaho
Bobbie T. Harada BA, Creighton University Degree Awarded January 2016
Brian E. Hefner BS, Brown MacKie College
Silas Lorien Heisler BS, Western Oregon University
Aaron Paul Hisel BA, Washington State University Degree Awarded January 2016
Kyana Ashley Hughes BS, University of Oregon
Tiffany L. Humphrey BS, Portland State University
Chelsea Nichole Humphries BA, Washington State University
Kevin Tyler Hupy BA, University of Puget Sound
Don G. Johnson BS, Brigham Young University Idaho
Kimberly M. Jones BA, Simpson University Also receiving Master of Business Administration for Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management
Spencer Karel BS, University of Oregon Also receiving Master of Business Administration for Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management
Anastasiya E. Krotoff BA, Eastern Washington University
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Marissa Ann Snyder BA, Boston University
Nicholas Sowder BA, Washington State University
Aja Taylor Spencer BA, Seattle University
Sarah Jean Swisher BA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Matthew A. Tabor BA, Pacific Lutheran University Degree Awarded January 2016
Christopher Lewis Tackett-Nelson BA, Portland State University Also Receiving Certificate in Sustainable Environmental, Energy & Resources Law
Drew Bohn Thomas BS, University of Oregon
Tucker Timothy Thomas BA, University of Nevada, Reno
Frances Thompson BA, University of Hawaii at Manoa Degree Awarded January 2016
Kaitlynne Marie Lorraine Tracey BA, Concordia University Also receiving Master of Business Administration for Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management
Jesse Ray Turner III BS, University of Central Arkansas MBA, Willamette University Degree Awarded January 2016
Gabriel S. Walsh BS, University of Phoenix
Torey Joseph Wambold BA, University of Washington
Kayla R. Warr BA, Western Washington University Also receiving Master of Business Administration for Business, Government and Not-for-Profit Management
Shule A. Washburn BS, Portland State University
Taylor Ann Weller BS, Portland State University
Brooks Todd Westergard BA, University of Nevada, Reno
Dylan Whitelock-Wolff BS, Oregon State University Also Receiving Certificate in Business Law
Elizabeth Banfield Workman BA, Santa Clara Universtiy
Majed Abdullah Alali LLB, King Saud University Degree Awarded January 2016
Mona Alanazi LLB, King Saud University Degree Awarded on Completion
Abdulaziz Fadhel Abdulaziz Albuainain LLB, Jerash University Degree Awarded January 2016
Abdullah Sulaiman Aldakhil LLB, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Fatima Hamdan Alghamdi BS, King Abdulaziz University Degree Awarded January 2016
Afnan Kahaled Alharbi LLB, Umm Al-Qura University Degree Awarded January 2016
Mohammed Musha Alharbi LLB, Islamic University of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah
Abdulaziz Zaki Aljohani BS, King Abdulaziz University
Yasir Hussain Almalki LLB, Tiaf University
Hamad Mubarak S Almubarak LLB, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Musaad Abdulaziz Almuqbil LLB, King Saud University Degree Awarded January 2016
Saad Mohammed Almutairi LLB, Qassim University Degree Awarded January 2016
Mohammed Sulaiman Alnasyan LLB, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University MA, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Fahad Waslallah Alosaimi LLB, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University Degree Awarded January 2016
Norah Mansour Alseliteen LLB, King Saud University Degree Awarded January 2016
Ahmed Marshad H Alsuhaymi LLB, Islamic University of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarh Degree Awarded January 2016
College of LawMaster of Laws
Mohammed Tahar A Alyamani BS, King Abdulaziz University
Mohammed A Bin Sufayn LLB, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University Degree Awarded January 2016
Najla Khalid Binshamrakh LLB, King Saud University Degree Awarded January 2016
Ali Rafat Ali Jambi LLB, Qassim University Degree Awarded September 2015
Harsimrat Singh Nahal BA.LLB, Panjab University
Son Thoai Nguyen BS, Central Washington University JD, Concord Law School, Kaplan University
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Academic AchievementsAcademic HonorsLAW REVIEW PARTICIPANTSKary DeVaney, Article/Note/Comment EditorKimberly Christine Wilcox Davis, Executive EditorBenjamin Logan Donner, Executive EditorKevin Tyler Hupy, Business/Symposium EditorKobin Alexnder Patterson, Article/Note/ Comment EditorAleksander Richard Schilbach, Editor-in-ChiefBrooks Stuart Schott, Executive EditorAja Taylor Spencer, Executive EditorBrooks Todd Westergard, Managing Editor
MOOT COURT BOARD PARTICIPANTSNathaniel Kofi Yarney AggreyLauren Rochelle Bowers, Vice ChairMelissa Elaine Carlson, Judges ChairBrendan Tyler DavisAlexander Howells Garcia, ChairDallas GarnerAlyssa Nicole GerberNoah Jacob GordonBrian E . HefnerKevin Tyler Hupy, Judges ChairAaron Jen Lopez-HuskeyShangar S . MemanDaniel C . Noeun
ACADEMIC HONORS, ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS, CERTIFICATES, SCHOLARSHIPS
SUMMA CUM LAUDEJoshua Cleveland Phillips Reams
MAGNA CUM LAUDEElissa Dalia BookbinderKimberly Christine Wilcox DavisAllison Dawn EichmannLee Nathaniel GilganNoah Jacob GordonAja Taylor Spencer
CUM LAUDEAndrés Vicente AcostaBenjamin Logan DonnerAbigail J . FittsMargaret Gander-VoJacob Thomas GudenkaufSkylar J . HallAaron Paul HiselKevin Tyler HupyHeather Christina ParkerErin Kimbro RosenthalMarissa Ann SnyderKaitlynne Marie Lorraine TraceyBrooks Todd Westergard
College of LawMaster of Legal Studies
Cynthia S. Chand BA, Willamette University MBA, Willamette University Degree Awarded January 2016
Howard Lester Honig BS, University California, Los Angeles Degree Awarded January 2016
Lindsey Mae Pawashe BA, Lewis & Clark College MBA, Willamette University Degree Awarded January 2016
Mollie Rowe BA, Willamette University Degree Awarded January 2016
Nina Moon NolenEmily Rose OliverEmily Eileen Barker PalmerHeather Christina ParkerJoshua Cleveland Phillips ReamsSamantha Katherine RobellPrabhpreet Kaur SanghaMarissa Ann Snyder, TreasurerKayla Rachelle WarrDylan Whitelock-Wolff
ORDER OF BARRISTERSLauren Rochelle BowersMelissa Elaine CarlsonAlexander Howells GarciaKevin Tyler HupyAaron Jen Lopez-HuskeyJoshua Cleveland Phillips ReamsMarissa Ann SnyderKayla Rachelle Warr
WILLAMETTE JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTIONNathaniel Kofi Yarney Aggrey, Executive EditorMargaret Gander-Vo, Editor-in-ChiefJacob Thomas Gudenkauf, Executive EditorEmily Eileen Barker Palmer, Executive EditorHeather Christina Parker, Managing Editor
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Awards
AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY INSTITUTE AWARDNoah Jacob Gordon
ARISTEION SYMEON SYMEONIDESJoshua Cleveland Phillips Reams
THE CIVIL RIGHTS AWARDSamrach Sar
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OFTRIAL LAWYERS AWARDJoshua Cleveland Phillips Reams
ROY LOCKENOUR AWARD FORPROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITYAnne H . AjayiMonica Hruby LoganNina Moon Nolen
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMENLAWYERS OUTSTANDING LAWGRADUATE AWARDNina Moon Nolen
OREGON BAR SECURITIES REGULATIONSECTION AWARDLee Nathaniel Gilgan
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW COL . RUPERT E . PARK JR . PRO BONO STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARDNina Moon Nolen
BRUCE SPAULDING MEMORIAL AWARDAbigail J . FittsJoshua Cleveland Phillips Reams
TAX EXECUTIVE INSTITUTE AWARDErin Kimbro Rosenthal
ISAAC VAN WINKLE AWARDNina Moon NolenJoshua Cleveland Phillips Reams
WILLAMETTE LAW ONLINECole Burgess, U.S. Supreme Court EditorAnastasiya E . Krotoff, Editor-in-ChiefGabriel Bierly Lee, Oregon EditorEmily Rose Oliver, 9th Circuit Court EditorRianna Perryman, 9th Circuit Court EditorChristopher Lewis Tacket-Nelson, Oregon Land Use & Board of Appeals Editor
Certificates
CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS LAW Margaret Gander-VoRianna Marie PerrymanErin Kimbro RosenthalAleksander Richard SchilbachDylan Whitelock-Wolff
CERTIFICATE IN DISPUTE RESOLUTIONNathaniel Kofi Yarney AggreyAndrew L . BloodMelissa Elaine CarlsonShangar S . MemanBenjamin Thomas NeelemanPrabhpreet Kaur Sangha
CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE LAWAnne H . AjayiChristene Doree CencerHeather Christina Parker
CERTIFICATE IN LAW AND GOVERNMENTNita Angeli Kumar
CERTIFICATE IN SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL, ENERGY AND RESOURCES LAWSteven Michael CrawfordBrodia Nardi MinterChristopher Lewis Tackett-Nelson
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Scholarships Lauren Rochelle BowersJason Matthew BrownDavid M . BundyChristene Dorree CencerPaul Robert ChapmanLeah M . Chubb SilvermanRyan Brendan ColbertSteven Michael CrawfordKimberly Christine Wilcox DavisKary Maureen DeVaneyBenjamin Logan DonnerJohn Peter Altgeld DruckenmillerAlison Dawn EichmannAbigail J . FittsCaleb M . FlippoJohn Hans FuhrerMargaret Gander-VoDallas GarnerAlyssa Nicole GerberLee Nathaniel GilganNoah Jacob GordonMelissa Paige GrossJacob Thomas GudenkaufSkylar J . HallBobbie T . HaradaBrian E . HefnerAaron Paul HiselKyana Ashley HughesChelsea Nichole HumphriesKevin Tyler HupyKimberly M . JonesSpencer KarelAnastasiya E . KrotoffNita Angeli KumarBrian Meron LandonGabriel Bierly LeeAaron William LenoxMonica Hruby LoganLindsay LopezAaron Jen Lopez-HuskeyLindsey Elizabeth MarshNecole Marie MichaelAmanda MinksBrodia Nardi MinterRobert Eugene MontgomeryBenjamin Thomas NeelemanDaniel C . NoeunNina Moon NolenEmily Eileen Barker PalmerHeather Christina ParkerKobin Alexander PattersonChristopher E . PereaRianna Marie PerrymanJoshua Cleveland Phillips ReamsSamantha Katherine RobellErin Kimbro RosenthalAleksander Richard SchilbachBrooks Stuart SchottStacy Anne Schreiner
Marissa Ann SnyderNicholas SowderAja Taylor SpencerSarah Jean SwisherMatthew A . TaborChristopher Lewis Tackett-NelsonDrew Bohn ThomasTucker Timothy ThomasKaitlynne Marie Lorraine TraceyJesse Ray Turner IIIGabriel S . WalshKayla R . WarrShule A . WashburnBrooks Todd WestergardDylan Whitelock-Wolff
ENDOWED LAW SCHOLARSHIPHeather Christina Parker
LAW DEAN'S SCHOLARSHIPLee Nathaniel GilganPrabhpreet Kaur SanghaFrances Thompson
LAW DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES SCHOLARSHIPAndrés Vicente AcostaNathaniel Kofi Yarney AggreySpencer Dean BaileyCaleb M . FlippoChristopher E . PereaNicholas Sowder
LAW EARLY DECISION SCHOLARSHIPChristopher E . Perea
OREGON CONNECTION LAW SCHOLARSHIPJason Matthew BrownTimothy C . Downin Jr .Andrew DownsJohn Peter Altgeld DruckenmillerHaley Noel FinneyAbigail J . FittsAlyssa Nicole GerberNoah Jacob GordonAaron Paul HiselNita Angeli KumarBrian Meron LandonJoshua Brian LayKristi Kaori MatsunagaShangar S . MemanEmily Eileen Barker PalmerRachel Marie PilliodSamantha Katherine RobellSamrach SarBrett SmithMarissa Ann SnyderGabriel S . Walsh
These scholarships were created from the generosity of alumni, parents and friends.
ALASKA CONNECTION LAW SCHOLARSHIPHeather Christina Parker
ALLIS/GRAY SCHOLARSHIPSpencer KarelKobin Alexander Patterson
ROBERT ART MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPNoah Jacob Gordon
RUSSELL M . BROOKS LAW SCHOLARSHIPKevin Tyler Hupy
TED AND DOROTHY BUTLER LAW SCHOLARSHIPShangar S . Meman
CONLEY SCHOLARSHIPAbigail J . FittsMargaret Gander-VoSilas Lorien HeislerTiffany L . Humphrey
HANNAH HANZEN LAW SCHOLARSHIPChelsea Nichole Humphries
HOYT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPLee Nathaniel GilganAleksander Richard Schilbach
ISSAC HUNT LAW SCHOLARSHIPJoshua Cleveland Phillips Reams
HATTIE BRATZEL KREMEN SCHOLARSHIPKary Maureen DeVaney
EVA M . KRIPALANI SCHOLARSHIPKary Maureen DeVaney
FRED LAMPORT SCHOLARSHIPAleksander Richard Schilbach
LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPAndrés Vicente AcostaAnne H . AjayiNathaniel Kofi Yarney AggreyTarron Kajuanues AndersonJonathan P . BacsalmasiSpencer Dean BaileyDaniel BergAndrew L . BloodMary Jeanine BontaElissa Dalia Bookbinder
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College of Law
Shule A . WashburnTaylor Ann WellerDylan Whitelock-Wolff
OREGON RESIDENT LAW SCHOLARSHIPNathaniel Kofi Yarney AggreyElijah R . L . BrownKimberly Christine Wilcox DavisAlison Dawn EichmannAbigail J . FittsLee Nathaniel GilganSilas Lorien HeislerAaron Paul HiselTiffany L . HumphreyJessica C . ManitsasLindsey Elizabeth MarshKevin Patrick McCloudKobin Alexander PattersonJennifer Denise Rodriguez-StreeterStacy Anne Schreiner
OREGON LAW AWARDAndrés Vicente AcostaCole BurgessMargaret Gander-VoNoah Jacob GordonDon G . JohnsonAmanda MinksNina Moon NolenLaura M . ReneckerChristopher Lewis Tackett-NelsonElizabeth Banfield Workman
WASHINGTON CONNECTION LAW SCHOLARSHIPAja Taylor Spencer
WILLIAM AND NORMA PAULUS SCHOLARSHIPKyana Ashley Hughes
RAY L . AND GERTRUDE R . SMITH LAW SCHOLARSHIPKimberly Christine Wilcox Davis
SAMUEL H . SMITH AND HOMER R . SPENCE LAW SCHOLARSHIPAaron Paul Hisel
CARLTON SNOW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAja Taylor Spencer
FRANK A . TURNER SCHOLARSHIPChristopher Lewis Tackett-Nelson
VIAL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPDallas Garner
WATANABE-SKOPIL SCHOLARSHIPBrooks Stuart Schott
TAUL WATANABE LAW SCHOLARSHIPBobbie T . Harada
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PRELUDE “A Jubilant Overture,” by Alfred Reed Héctor Agüero, Conductor, Willamette University Commencement Band
Ringing of the Victory Bell
WELCOME The Rev . Karen L . Wood, Chaplain, Willamette University
FACULTY PROCESSION “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar Willamette University Commencement Band
STUDENT PROCESSION Clan Macleay Pipe Band of Portland, Oregon
INVOCATION Karen L . Wood
CONFERRING OF EMERITI DIPLOMA Steven E . Wynne ’74, JD’77 Chairman, Willamette University Board of Trustees
CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES Curtis Bridgeman, Dean, College of Law Rebecca J . Dobkins, Professor of Anthropology Stephen E . Thorsett, President, Willamette University
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS The Honorable Kate Brown, Governor, State of Oregon
MUSICAL INTERLUDE “Rivers and Roads” by The Head and the Heart Tandem, student a cappella group
SENIOR CLASS SPEAKER Anelise Zimmer ’16
CONFERRING OF DEGREES Laura Jacobs Anderson, University Registrar Stephen E . Thorsett Mark Conliffe, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts Gretchen Moon, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts
PRESIDENTIAL VALEDICTORY Stephen E . Thorsett
MUSICAL INTERLUDE “Old Historic Temple” (Alma Mater) revised by Paul Trueblood ’28 and Maurice Brennen (printed on page 42)
“End of the Road” by Boyz II Men Headband, student a cappella group
BENEDICTION Rabbi Gary W . Ellison, Assistant Chaplain, Willamette University
RECESSIONAL “March Grandioso” by Roland F . Seitz, arranged by Todd Zimbelman Willamette University Commencement Band
Delegates from the Willamette University Alumni Association, representing the 50th reunion class and alumni association volunteer leaders, will lead graduates out of the tent to symbolize their journey from Willamette students to alumni.
College of Liberal ArtsCOMMENCEMENT CEREMONYSunday, May 15, 2016 — 3 p.m.
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Kate Brown Governor, State of Oregon
Kate Brown is Oregon’s 38th governor . She previously served as Oregon’s secretary of state, where she was a leader in increasing government transparency and accountability .
Before serving as secretary of state, Brown served for 17 years in the state
legislature: five years in the Oregon House of Representatives and 12 years in the Oregon State Senate . In 2004, Brown made history when she became the first woman in Oregon history to serve as senate majority leader, after being elected by her colleagues .
In 2007, she successfully spearheaded legislation that The Oregonian called the “state’s most sweeping package of ethics reforms in 34 years .” Brown successfully helped pass Family and Medical Leave, making Oregon one of the first states in the nation
Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient
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Honorary Degree Recipients
Symeon Symeonides Alex L. Parks Distinguished Professor of Law and Dean Emeritus, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Symeon Symeonides is the Alex L . Parks Distinguished Professor of Law and Dean Emeritus at Willamette’s College of Law . He received his first two law degrees from the University of Thessaloniki, graduating first in both classes . He also
holds an LLM and a doctoral degree (SJD) from Harvard, and honorary Doctor of Laws and PhD degrees .
Symeonides has taught at several American and European universities, including the Sorbonne and The Hague Academy of International Law . He has published 26 books and more than 120 articles, in seven languages . Reviewers have called him “the world’s leading expert on comparative conflicts law,” “a conflicts giant” and “the father of codification,” and his publications “brilliant,” “engrossing,” “masterful” and “indispensable .” His work has been honored with four scholarly prizes and cited by the supreme courts of the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel (22 times) .
Symeonides has drafted codifications for three states and the European Union, participated in drafting two international conventions, and provided legislative advice to four foreign governments . He is president of the International Association of Legal Science, past president of the American Society of Comparative Law and the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award .
Marie Watt ’90 Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts
Marie Watt is a nationally recognized Portland-based mixed media artist whose work explores human stories and ritual implicit in everyday objects . Watt received her degree in speech communications and art from Willamette University in 1990 and earned a master of fine arts in painting
and printmaking from Yale University in 1996 .
Watt’s work explores the historical and contemporary intersections of indigenous and Western/European cultures and draws from Seneca and indigenous principles, proto-feminist role models, oral tradition, biography and history . In 2004, an exhibit of her work at the National Museum of the American Indian included Blanket Stories, a sculpture made of two towers of wool blankets, many given to Native Americans in trade by the Hudson's Bay Company during the 19th century . One of the blanket columns is now at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art . Another of Watt’s works, created in sewing circles with Willamette faculty, staff and students, hangs in Ford Hall .
Watt is the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships . The book Marie Watt: Lodge offers a comprehensive view of her work and features life stories told through blankets, printmaking, sculpture and digital media .
to allow parents to stay home with their sick children without fear of losing their jobs .
Brown has also been a longtime leader in advancing civil rights and marriage equality . In 2007, she helped to pass the Oregon Equality Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment and housing on the basis of sexual orientation, and she was instrumental in passing Oregon’s Family Fairness Act, which legally recognizes committed same- sex relationships as domestic partnerships .
Before running for public office, Brown practiced family and juvenile law . She taught at Portland State University, worked with the Juvenile Rights Project and co-founded the Oregon Women’s Health and Wellness Alliance, which has been leading efforts to support women’s health for more than 20 years .
Brown grew up in Minnesota and earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado Boulder . She received her law degree and certificate in environmental law from Lewis & Clark Law School .
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Emeriti Faculty
David McCreery Professor of Religious Studies
28 years of service
William Duvall Professor of History
45 years of service
Senior Class Speaker
Anelise Zimmer Class of 2016
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College of Liberal ArtsBachelor of Arts
Ariana H. Abend-Goldfarb Exercise Science Seal Beach, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Henry J. Adelman Exercise Science Arroyo Grande, California
Samuel G. Adelman Exercise Science Arroyo Grande, California
Morgan P. Aguirre Politics Sacramento, California
Jade P. Aiona Physics; Minor in Mathematics Kapolei, Hawaii
Katrina Jeanette Albers English Jerome, Idaho Degree Awarded on Completion
Jenna Maree Alcalde Women’s and Gender Studies; Minor in Classical Studies, Psychology Las Vegas, Nevada
Sean E. Alvey Economics Portland, Oregon
Mark T. Andreoni Sociology Naperville, Illinois
McKenzie K. Andringa Exercise Science Yakima, Washington
Emily Johanna Arnold Art History Hayfork, California
Cristina V. Avila Environmental Science; Minor in Politics Laguna Niguel, California
Jose Felipe Ayala Chemistry; Minor in Economics Woodburn, Oregon
Reid E. Bagley History; Minor in Classical Studies Pacifica, California
Shahalam Baig Politics Petaluma, California
Erik H. Baker Economics Moraga, California
Alexandra M. Balestra Japanese Studies Atherton, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Nathaniel A. Balk Politics, Religious Studies Everett, Washington
Rocío Baltazar-Miranda Psychology, Spanish Salem, Oregon
Mikalah A. Barem Music Mount Vernon, Washington Degree Awarded on Completion
Stephan M. Bartz Psychology; Minor in Mathematics, Computer Science San Francisco, California
Matthew M. Baur International Studies; Minor in French and Francophone Studies Seattle, Washington
Alexa M. Becker Exercise Science El Dorado Hills, California
Ninon A. Becquart Biology; Minor in Chemistry, Anthropology Fremont, California
Rachel A. Bedolla Japanese Studies Tigard, Oregon
Paul D. Beery Politics, Minor in Classical Studies, Economics Seattle, Washington
Casey J. Berg Film Studies; Minor in Arts, Technology & Multimedia Santa Cruz, California
Avery S. Billings Japanese Studies Sacramento, California
Catherine I. Binford Sociology San Rafael, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Nicholas Hunter Bodiford Politics Vashon Island, Washington
Maya R. Bowton Chemistry Spokane, Washington
Victoria L. Bradshaw Psychology Discovery Bay, California
Blake S. Brash Economics Boise, Idaho
Mara Jordan Brashem Art Mercer Island, Washington
Hannah D. Bressler Exercise Science Oak Harbor, Washington
Caroline F. Brinster Economics; Minor in Politics Warren, Oregon
Mitchell Harry Brisacher Economics; Minor in Sociology Los Angeles, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Nicholas E. Brooks Computer Science Medford, Oregon
Alexander J. Brown Rhetoric and Media Studies Happy Valley, Oregon
Stephanie H. Brown Art History; Minor in Psychology Palo Alto, California
Rebecca Sue Brownlee Politics; Minor in Spanish Prairie Village, Kansas
Katharine E. Brownley English Granville, Ohio
Albert M. Buck-Bauer Biology Albany, California
Hana L. Busse Biology; Minor in Environmental Science Trinidad, California
Kathleen N. Byrne History Boulder, Colorado
Braydon G. Calder Civic Communication and Media Philomath, Oregon
Laura I. Cannon Archaeology, Art Hubbard, Oregon Degree Awarded on Completion
Jack A. Caplan Politics Bellevue, Washington
Amanda L. Carlson Biology Boise, Idaho
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Camille Vi-An Debreczeny Sociology; Minor in American Ethnic Studies Chicago, Illinois
Shelby L. Decker Chemistry; Minor in Chinese Studies Las Vegas, Nevada
Kelsey S. DeLacy Anthropology; Minor in German, Women’s and Gender Studies Portland, Oregon
Mitch Diaz Philosophy, Politics Gig Harbor, Washington
Ryan N. Diedrick Economics Gilbert, Arizona
Xiaobin Ding Mathematics Chengdu, China Degree Awarded on Completion
Melanie T. Dirks History Glendora, California
Xengie C. Doan Biology; Minor in Chemistry San Jose, California
Gabriel E. Driver-Wilson Computer Science Healdsburg, California
Edna Du Politics; Minor in English Yangon, Myanmar
Emily Leanora Durham Politics: Minor in Classical Studies Santa Fe, New Mexico
Bryce R. Eagan Civic Communication and Media Seattle, Washington Degree Awarded January 2016
Isabel Louize Thompson Easley Rhetoric and Media Studies; Minor in French and Francophone Studies Indian Wells, California
Elizabeth V. Edgerton Art History; Minor in Japanese Renton, Washington
Ilana R. Egger Psychology; Minor in Music Oakland, California
Alexander J. Eggers Anthropology; Minor in Chinese Studies San Francisco, California
Tor M. Carlson Psychology Palo Alto, California
Giovanna Casas Reyes Politics; Minor in Spanish Salem, Oregon
Yonny Castillo Latin American Studies, Spanish Hood River, Oregon
Luther E. Caulkins Politics; Minor in Chinese Studies Ellensburg, Washington Degree Awarded on Completion
Shamir Cervantes Rhetoric and Media Studies; Minor in Philosophy Keizer, Oregon Degree Awarded on Completion
Tiffany K. Chan American Ethnic Studies, Anthropology; Minor in Music Sacramento, California
Grant E. Chang Politics Kaneohe, Hawaii Degree Awarded January 2016
Jianing Chen Politics Nanning, China
Timothy H. Chen Sociology Fremont, California
Sarah M. Cherrillo Mathematics; Minor in Spanish Houston, Texas Degree Awarded on Completion
Julia P. Childress Psychology Bellevue, Washington
Carly Marie Christensen Theatre Duvall, Washington
Joseph J. Clarke Physics Keizer, Oregon
Gordon L. Clary Exercise Science Vacaville, California
Kyle R. Clouthier Environmental Science Incline Village, Nevada
Ethan R. Coffey Economics Lynnwood, Washington
Molly G. Coffyn English; Minor in French Bainbridge Island, Washington Degree Awarded January 2016
Ryan C. Cohen Psychology; Minor in Sociology Los Angeles, California
Kieran T. Colahan Sociology Burns, Oregon
William S. Cole, Jr. Biology Lafayette, California
Lindsey Anne Compton Chemistry Portola, California
Nathan P. Conrad Chemistry Bothell, Washington
Taylor M. Cooksy Psychology Cameron Park, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Sara L. Cordes Anthropology; Minor in Environmental Science Mission Viejo, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Dustin J. Crabtree Chemistry Sherwood, Oregon
Maxton W. Craddock Economics; Minor in History Wichita, Kansas
Meghan Cusick Politics, Civic Communication and Media Irvine, California
Karyna E. Cutting Biology Salem, Oregon
Roxana Mei Daliana International Studies; Minor in History Portland, Oregon
Timothy L. Daly Environmental Science Sherman Oaks, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Bianca M. Dancy English Los Angeles, California
Kathryn L. Davis Economics; Minor in Arts, Technology & Multimedia Washougal, Washington
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Aviva R. Einhorn Rhetoric and Media Studies Oak Park, Illinois Degree Awarded on Completion
Teodor B. Ekstrom Politics Woodinville, Washington
Alexandra Christine Elchinoff English; Minor in Religious Studies Half Moon Bay, California
Veronica K. Ewers Anthropology, Spanish Moscow, Idaho
Martha Kelsey Falk Biology Tiburn, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Michelle R. Fallon Chemistry Palo Alto, California
William C. Falvey International Studies Hingham, Massachusetts Degree Awarded on Completion
Juliet Catherine Farnan Psychology Lafayette, California
Nathan T. Farnsworth Mathematics Maple Valley, Washington
Jaide Ashleigh Farr Chemistry, Anthropology Springfield, Oregon
Anastasia Fedorova Economics; Minor in Civic Communication and Media Moraga, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Lisa M. Field Environmental Science Seattle, Washington
Sarah K. Fincher Computer Science; Minor in Mathematics Reno, Nevada
Sarah L. Fish Exercise Science; Minor in Chemistry Issaquah, Washington
Brittany S. Fisher Exercise Science; Minor in Psychology Salem, Oregon
Rachel L. Fleener Politics Olympia, Washington
Evan J. Fleming Exercise Science; Minor in Psychology Park City, Utah
Miguel Angel Flores History Salem, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
Ryan W. Foote Economics Sherwood, Oregon Degree Awarded on Completion
Sarah H. Footh Sociology Seattle, Washington Degree Awarded on Completion
Carson H. Foreman Rhetoric and Media Studies Marina, California
Briana Jacqueline Fortnam Biology Portola Valley, California
Leah N. Freeborn Civic Communication and Media; Minor in Environmental Science Federal Way, Washington
Anna H. Freitas Biology, Environmental Science; Minor in Chemistry Santa Cruz, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Joshua Samuel Friedberg Philosophy Arcadia, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Kellen A. Friedrich Exercise Science Salem, Oregon Degree Awarded on Completion
Emily E. Froehling Biology Claremont, California
Trisha E. Fujiwara International Studies; Minor in Japanese Studies, Politics Pukalani, Hawaii
Collin E. Fuller Economics; Minor in French Grants Pass, Oregon
Owen Lee Fuller Civic Communication and Media Rescue, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Madeline T. Furey Economics; Minor in Politics Olympia, Washington Degree Awarded on Completion
Genevieve A. Gahagan French Lynnwood, Washington
Ian M. Galligar Neurobiology Wilmette, Illinois
Carlo P. Gangan Chemistry Redmond, Oregon
Erin N. Gangstad Civic Communication and Media; Minor in Politics Bellevue, Washington
Alberto Gabriel Garcia Mathematics-Economics Broomfield, Colorado
Grecia Elisabet Garcia Perez Spanish, Sociology; Minor in Politics Salem, Oregon
Kristin Marie Garrison Art History; Minor in Civic Communication and Media Hillsborough, California
Alexander O. Geiszler Art History; Minor in Classical Studies Missoula, Montana Degree Awarded September 2015
Yasmine Tarek Genena International Studies; Minor in Chinese Studies Lake Oswego, Oregon
Garrett L. German Sociology Redding, California
Evan Howard Abercrombie Giddings Economics, Rhetoric and Media Studies El Cerrito, California
Natalie Elizabeth Giersch Politics; Minor in Music Grafton, Wisconsin
Samuel L. González Politics; Minor in Spanish Junction City, Oregon
Joseph Ari Good History, Politics Costa Mesa, California
Mason D. Granato Economics; Minor in Classical Studies Damascus, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
Perri T. Greeley Anthropology; Minor in English Spokane, Washington
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Veronica G. Hoelscher Psychology, Religious Studies Bellingham, Washington Degree Awarded on Completion
John Nicholas Hoffnagle Spanish Portland, Oregon
Mandara E. Hogarth Politics; Minor in Religious Studies West Covina, California
Karin S. Hokanson Classical Studies Woodinville, Washington
Lindsey E. Hosey International Studies Upland, California
Alison Hsiao English, Music; Minor in Chinese Studies Portland, Oregon
Lawrence Hsu Biology; Minor in Chemistry Tigard, Oregon
Tingyu Hu Anthropology Jiangxi, China Degree Awarded on Completion
Melissa W. Humphries Politics; Minor in French and Francophone Studies Keizer, Oregon
Ian Hung Biology San Francisco, California
Linnea A. Huomo English; Minor in History Santa Rosa, California
Alana M. Hutchinson Exercise Science Corte Madera, California
Lucas M. Immer Economics; Minor in Politics Saint Helena, California
Emily R. Irwin Spanish, English Beaverton, Oregon
Cara P. Jack English; Minor in Classical Studies Redwood City, California
Hadley A. Jackson Politics Great Falls, Montana
Austin D. Jacobson Exercise Science Salem, Oregon Degree Awarded on Completion
Joseph P. Green Archaeology, Environmental Science Santa Cruz, California
Alicke Grobler Psychology Salinas, California
Austin O. Guimond Biology; Minor in Environmental Science Denver, Colorado
Jihan Lee Haddad Theatre; Minor in French and Francophone Studies Portland, Oregon
Austin R. Hagarty Physics; Minor in Mathematics Roseville, California
Camille C. Hakansson Psychology Palo Alto, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Jullian L. Haley Politics Everett, Washington
Madison Reh Hall Spanish, Music; Minor in Psychology Salem, Oregon
Jonathan L. Hallsted Physics Berkeley, California
William M. Hamer Physics; Minor in Mathematics, Religious Studies Oakland, California
Lexi R. Hamersly American Studies, International Studies; Minor in Politics West Linn, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
Cassandra Jean Hansen Environmental Science Lake Oswego, Oregon
Michael B. Harlington Economics Lake Tapps, Washington
Marin C. Harris Economics; Minor in History Kirkland, Washington Degree Awarded January 2016
William S. Harrison Economics El Cerrito, California
Kiah M. Hart Theatre Gladstone, Oregon
Macy B. Hayashi Chemistry Hilo, Hawaii
Graham Healey Anthropology; Minor in Spanish Schenectady, New York Degree Awarded on Completion
Meira C. Heckman Psychology Palo Alto, California
Acacia M. Hegg Psychology; Minor in History Tualatin, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
Kalei William Hendershot Environmental Science; Minor in Economics Haiku, Hawaii
Rachel C. Hendricks-Key Psychology; Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies San Jose, California
Rachel M. Heringer Civic Communication and Media Salem, Oregon
Jacob D. Hernandez Exercise Science San Antonio, Texas Degree Awarded January 2016
Kathryn L. Herr Biology; Minor in Chinese Studies, Chemistry Mercer Island, Washington
Samuel J. Hilburn Anthropology Dana Point, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Morgan Daniel Hill Economics; Minor in Politics Mill Valley, California
Elena Carroll Hinkle Anthropology Colorado Springs, Colorado
Yazan N. Hishmeh Economics Ventura, California
Bethany Lehigh Hladick Politics Allenspark, Colorado
Clara Marielle Hochstetler Psychology; Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies Portland, Oregon
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Kelci Jo Jacoby History, American Ethnic Studies Helena, Montana Degree Awarded on Completion
Alexander S. James Biology Salem, Oregon
Shelbi L. Jenkins Physics Anchorage, Alaska
Julianne E. Johnson Anthropology Camas, Washington Degree Awarded on Completion
Kylea D. Johnson Environmental Science; Minor in Chemistry Onalaska, Washington
Jenna A. Jones Politics, Classical Studies Vancouver, Washington
Julia B. Jones Art History Oakland, California
Arie J. Jorritsma History Arcata, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Parris R. Joyce International Studies; Minor in Japanese Studies, Economics Beaverton, Oregon
Julian K. Juárez Politics Honolulu, Hawaii
Shrujan A. Kalidindi Computer Science Cupertino, California
Kahana M. Kaneyasu Exercise Science Kihei, Hawaii
Shelly Minji Kang Environmental Science; Minor in Religious Studies, Politics Salem, Oregon
Jo Kasler Classical Studies; Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies Sacramento, California
Jessica Kimiko Kawana Computer Science, Mathematics Mililani, Hawaii
Samuel Joseph Keechler Sociology Sonoma, California
Erika K. Kekiwi Environmental Science Kula, Hawaii
Benjamin A. Keller Biology Ka’a’awa, Hawaii Degree Awarded on Completion
Matthew R. Kenagy Rhetoric and Media Studies Salem, Oregon
Sumaiya H. Khan Politics Claremont, California
Brooks E. King Politics Mercer Island, Washington
Alexander D. Klementiev Chemistry; Minor in Mathematics, Biology Redmond, Washington
Brandon T. Kobayashi Biology Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Andrew Kruger History Old Greenwich, Connecticut
Lyra Rose Kuhn English Santa Rosa, California
Alexander J. LaConte Theatre Claremont, California
Angelique K. LaForest History, Psychology Lodi, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Molly K. Laird Economics Beaverton, Oregon
Chase M. Lamothe Economics Corvallis, Oregon
Elena Louise Lansing Anthropology Boise, Idaho Degree Awarded January 2016
Nicholas Lantz English; Minor in Anthropology Cornelius, Oregon
Jacob D. Larson History; Minor in Religious Studies Seattle, Washington
Tori F. Latham History; Minor in Religious Studies Newcastle, California
Marie R. Leadon Mathematics; Minor in Chemistry Seattle, Washington
Philip L. Leander Economics Gig Harbor, Washington
Victoria P. Leder Politics; Minor in American Ethnic Studies San Francisco, California
Claire S. Lee History; Minor in Classical Studies, Art History, Medieval & Renaissance Studies Antioch, California Degree Awarded August 2015
Crystal D. LeFebvre English, Psychology Portland, Oregon
Hans Edgar Peter Lehndorff Economics, Religious Studies Boulder, Colorado
Brent J. Lenhard English Torrance, California
Blake Dale Lepire Economics Vista, California
Rachael Wing-Lum Lew Archaeology; Minor in Environmental Science Mercer Island, Washington
Sherry Liang Music; Minor in Chemistry Happy Valley, Oregon
Yang Lin Economics, Mathematics Mudanjiang Heilongjiang, China Degree Awarded January 2016
Joseph Cagilaba Lindblom-Masuwale Politics; Minor in History Salem, Oregon Degree Awarded on Completion
Cassidy M. Linden Anthropology; Minor in Spanish Albany, California
Max Lipton Mathematics, Computer Science Salem, Oregon
George Shu Liu Biology Lafayette, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Andrew D. Loza Exercise Science Wilsonville, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
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Brandon L. Luedtke Economics Meridian, Idaho
Andrew P. Lum Exercise Science; Minor in Chinese Studies Honolulu, Hawaii
Surabhi Mahajan Biology Salem, Oregon Degree Awarded September 2015
Makenzi A. Malvey Environmental Science Reno, Nevada
Sarah C. Manning Chemistry El Segundo, California
Elize A. Manoukian Politics Mountain View, California
Herschel M. Mapes Politics Stayton, Oregon
Mellissa M. Marquez Environmental Science; Minor in Politics Seattle, Washington
Benjamin M. Martin Economics; Minor in French and Francophone Studies Bainbridge Island, Washington
Rubi Arlett Martinez-Sanchez Biology Salem, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
Thonia G. Martushev Politics Salem, Oregon Degree Awarded on Completion
Marie S. Masyczek Psychology Saint Helena, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Karsyn R. Mathany Economics Monmouth, Oregon
Stephanie A. Matsuura Biology, Minor in Chemistry Hilo, Hawaii
Hunter W. Matthies Exercise Science, Biology Moran, Wyoming Degree Awarded on Completion
Beatrice V. McAlister Environmental Science Kenmore, Washington
Marika McCarthy Physics; Minor in Computer Science, Mathematics Bellevue, Washington
Madeline Louise McClelland Biology, Environmental Science Bellevue, Washington
Charlotte S. B. McGeever Exercise Science San Francisco, California
Lindsay H. McHugh Psychology Woodside, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Benjamin M. McLane Biology; Minor in Environmental Science Powell Butte, Oregon
Erin K. McLinden Psychology Redwood City, California
Kyle L. McSwain Physics; Minor in Mathematics Redwood City, California
Aubrey G. Means French, History Portland, Oregon
Kanika G. Meister Economics, Spanish Wilsonville, Oregon Degree Awarded on Completion
Sydney Meltzer Civic Communication and Media; Minor in Sociology Olympia, Washington Degree Awarded January 2016
Abigail L. Mendenhall Exercise Science Twin Falls, Idaho
Ying Meng Economics; Minor in Environmental Science, Mathematics Nanjing Jiangsu, China
Jemma M. Mercer Art History Woodinville, Washington
Thomas J. Merkle Mathematics; Minor in Computer Science Eagle, Idaho
Kara Lee Merrill Economics Salem, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
Montana Elizabeth Miller History, Environmental Science Montara, California
Athena B. Moag English, Minor in American Ethnic Studies, Spanish Bothell, Washington
Olivia R. Monical English; Minor in Classical Studies, Anthropology Rough and Ready, California
Thomas F. Montgomery English Salem, Oregon
Tula D. Morales Environmental Science Woodland, California
Naomi L. Morgan Anthropology Poulsbo, Washington
Elisabeth J. Moritz Biology Fort Collins, Colorado Degree Awarded September 2015
Lindsey M. Moriyama Classical Studies, English Honolulu, Hawaii
Sebastian M. Mortimer Biology; Minor in Environmental Science Moscow, Idaho
Guadalupe Mosqueda-Franco Latin American Studies, Spanish Romeo, Michigan Degree Awarded on Completion
Jessica Nicole Muñoz Environmental Science, Spanish Grass Valley, California
Korinn N. Murphy Chemistry; Minor in Biology Eagle, Idaho
Sarah J. Natelson Classical Studies Missoula, Montana
Mary J. Needham Archaeology; Minor in Anthropology Alameda, California
Samuel D. Newman International Studies; Minor in Spanish Winters, California
William A. Nickerson Mathematics, Spanish Albany, California
Hannah E. Nord Rhetoric and Media Studies, Spanish Seattle, Washington
Jordan A. Nordlien Rhetoric and Media Studies Salem, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
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Katelyn A. Nordlien Economics Salem, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
Liana E. Olson Chemistry Bainbridge Island, Washington
Kassandra J. Omvik Psychology; Minor in German Scotts Valley, California
Cora D. Orme English Santa Rosa, California
Taylor L. Ostrander Exercise Science Kenai, Alaska
Rupa K. Owen Psychology; Minor in Japanese Studies, American Ethnic Studies Portland, Oregon
Morgen K. Pack Women’s and Gender Studies; Minor in Anthropology Gualala, California
Karen Adele Page Art History, Classical Studies Sacramento, California
Emily Rose Palmgren English Boise, Idaho
Corey Michael Lycett Parchem Economics Seattle, Washington Degree Awarded August 2015
Natasha Ketan Parekh Politics Tustin, California
Kristen M. Patterson Classical Studies; Minor in Art History Medford, Oregon
George B. Paulson Classical Studies Fayetteville, Arkansas
Isaura L. Peña Politics, Spanish; Minor in American Ethnic Studies Newberg, Oregon
Ashley M. Pender Exercise Science Reno, Nevada
Nicholas S. Perkins Rhetoric and Media Studies Citrus Heights, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Alyssa C. Perreault Exercise Science; Minor in Spanish Palo Alto, California
Scout J. Peterman Japanese Studies Honolulu, Hawaii
Holly M. Petersen Mathematics; Minor in Physics Rocklin, California
Kacey N. Peterson International Studies Portland, Oregon Degree Awarded September 2015
Jillian P. Phillips Chemistry Fairbanks, Alaska
Dominic J. Piazza Environmental Science Missoula, Montana
Alexander G. Polishuk Psychology San Mateo, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Katherine M. Pyne Women’s and Gender Studies; Minor in Sociology San Jose, California
Thelonious K. Quimby Computer Science Hudson, New York
Seth C. Radler Economics Oroville, California
Jordan D. Ramp Film Studies Sherwood, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
Alexandra Victoria Ramsey Chemistry, Art Windsor, Colorado
Spencer Hamilton Ramsey Philosophy Ft . Collins, Colorado
Danielle R. Raskin Civic Communication and Media; Minor in Psychology Piedmont, California
Pooja Ravikiran International Studies; Minor in Economics Cupertino, California
Rachel L. Remba Film Studies; Minor in Arts, Technology & Multimedia Salem, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
Kenya D. Reutin Exercise Science Beaverton, Oregon Degree Awarded on Completion
Alyssa K. Rhodes Environmental Science; Minor in Politics Pleasanton, California
Stephanie A. Rice History, English Eugene, Oregon
Fernando Rincón Politics Salem, Oregon
Andrea D. Risolo Religious Studies Altadena, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Carmela Myles Masika Ossolinski Roberts Civic Communication and Media; Minor in Spanish Santa Cruz, California
Michael S. Rodrigues Philosophy Beaverton, Oregon
Esteban Rodriguez IV Economics Red Bluff, California
Anya Holit Rogala Anthropology Walnut Creek, California
Sawyer T. Rogers Chemistry; Minor in Mathematics Anchorage, Alaska
Whitney Randall Rogers Economics; Minor in Sociology Portland, Oregon
Christa R. Rohrbach English, French Concord, California
Aaron M. Romero Biology, Psychology; Minor in Chemistry Rockford, Illinois Degree Awarded on Completion
Marcos A. Romero Ceja Chemistry Salem, Oregon
Jasmine Paige Root Economics; Minor in Religious Studies, Mathematics Arlington, Washington
Wendy L. Rosenstein Politics; Minor in Classical Studies Mercer Island, Washington
Garrett L. Ross Psychology Los Angeles, California
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Lance C. Rossi Environmental Science Santa Cruz, California
Jordan Taylor Ruiz Economics; Minor in Art History Keizer, Oregon
Nikolas E. Ruiz Anderson Politics; Minor in Spanish Springfield, Oregon
Anastasia Ruvimova Computer Science; Minor in Mathematics Salem, Oregon
Jacob W. Saiki Politics Kailua, Hawaii
Eric C. Samelson Mathematics, Music Corvallis, Oregon
Michael Diego Samora Economics Bothell, Washington
Erik Andreas Sandell Art History; Minor in Art San Rafael, California
Celine E. Sannes-Pond Women’s and Gender Studies Tempe, Arizona Degree Awarded on Completion
Malia Anne Santos Biology; Minor in Chemistry Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Mark C. Sapyta Economics Highlands Ranch, Colorado Degree Awarded on Completion
Adrien L. Saso Psychology; Minor in French Felton, California
Nicole Akemi Sato Politics; Minor in English, Economics Aiea, Hawaii
Kameron D. Schadt Computer Science Salem, Oregon Degree Awarded on Completion
Cassandra E. Schaefer Psychology; Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies Medford, Oregon Degree Awarded September 2015
Claire L. Schaffer Psychology Fall City, Washington
Karya H. Schanilec Art; Minor in Art History Seattle, Washington
Katherine R. Schweiner Biology Kula, Hawaii
Hannah S. Scott-Persson Anthropology Chico, California
Annie Rose Seiver Psychology, Spanish Central Point, Oregon
Jacob Y. Shafi Physics Pleasanton, California
Dylan A. Sheldon Politics Citrus Heights, California
Chenghan Shen Economics Xi’an, China Degree Awarded on Completion
Hongyuan Shen Computer Science; Minor in Mathematics Beijing, China
Hannah J. Shively Anthropology Duvall, Washington
Ian M. Sieg Anthropology Seattle, Washington
Liberty R. Siegle International Studies; Minor in Economics, Russian Springfield, Oregon
Sophia Nicolet Siegrist Politics Salem, Oregon
Colin M. Sievers Chemistry Lynnwood, Washington
Julio R. Silva Biology; Minor in German Salem, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
Kennedy M. Simpson International Studies Blaine, Washington
Joshua M. L. Singer English; Minor in Film Studies Honolulu, Hawaii
Brenna R. Smelt Psychology University Place, Washington
Lark M. Smith English; Minor in American Ethnic Studies, Sociology Oakland, California
Scott Christian Koo Smith Civic Communication and Media Singapore, Singapore
Eamon J. Smith-Fagan Politics Sacramento, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Chantal Snedden Psychology Portland, Oregon
Jesse Amadi Ujoh Solomon Sociology Hayward, California
Martha E. Sonato Politics; Minor in Environmental Science Hood River, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
Eric B. Spresser Civic Communication and Media Eugene, Oregon
Taneesh Kaur Sra Economics Fremont, California
Taylor B. Stone Psychology Salem, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
Erik J. Strandoo English Seattle, Washington
Amanda N. Stratton Chemistry; Minor in Biology Chehalis, Washington
Lindsay Straube English; Minor in German Portland, Oregon
Sarah L. Stutzman Psychology; Minor in Sociology, Women’s and Gender Studies Diamond Bar, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Brent B. Sundvall Politics; Minor in Classical Studies Tigard, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
Samuel L. Swanson Civic Communication and Media; Minor in Anthropology, Art Portland, Oregon
Ethan Douglas Tait Spanish Turlock, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Kulananalu S. Tarnas Chemistry Kamuela, Hawaii
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Gabriel L. Tarran Exercise Science Pacifica, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Audrey H. Taylor Spanish, Latin American Studies; Minor in Chemistry Roseburg, Oregon
Jordan B. Therrien Chemistry La Cañada, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Erin N. Thomas Environmental Science; Minor in Art Aptos, California
Jesse D. Thompson Anthropology Santa Ynez, California
Joshua N. Thornton Asian Studies Napa, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Clara A. Tibbetts Chemistry; Minor in Mathematics Renton, Washington
William S. Tigar Politics Berkeley, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Bryan A. Toles Exercise Science; Minor in Psychology Clovis, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Matthew Masao Tonokawa Physics Kailua, Hawaii
Donny Roy Torres Jr. Sociology Wilmington, California
Enrique E. Torres Civic Communication and Media Ventura, California
Sage N. Townsend Rhetoric and Media Studies; Minor in English Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nina Thi Tran Exercise Science Clackamas, Oregon
Rudy A. Trevino Music Keizer, Oregon Degree Awarded on Completion
Madison K. Tritico Anthropology Oregon City, Oregon
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Matthew J. Tschirgi History Boise, Idaho
Alexandra Lily Tuchman Psychology Agoura Hills, California
Kayla C. Uemura Exercise Science Captain Cook, Hawaii
Michael S. Underwood Exercise Science Palo Alto, California
Jacob R. W. Van Baalen Politics, Economics Sandy, Oregon
Caleb Van Buskirk Chemistry Keizer, Oregon
Rachel Anne Van Kessel Biology; Minor in History Sacramento, California
Thalia C. Vargas Sociology; Minor in Mathematics, Spanish Keizer, Oregon
Itsel Venegas Trujillo Sociology Independence, Oregon Degree Awarded on Completion
Devin James Vinoray Anthropology Pukalani, Maui
Erica Christine Vogel Psychology; Minor in English Palos Verdes Estates, California
Kirsten Alexandra Wells Vyhmeister Biology; Minor in Japanese, Chemistry Seattle, Washington
Jackson Waite-Himmelwright Biology; Minor in Chemistry Santa Cruz, California
Miranda S. Waldron Theatre Olympia, Washington
Erica Isensee Waligore English; Minor in History San Jose, California
Alexandra Kathryn Walker Psychology Portland, Oregon
Larraina D. Walker Politics; Minor in Economics Carlton, Oregon
Kathryn Wallner Psychology; Minor in Art Petaluma, California Degree Awarded August 2015
Keying Wang Asian Studies, Religious Studies Beijing, China
Kristen A. Warden Chemistry; Minor in Biology Portland, Oregon
Elise S. Warren Multimedia Storytelling Helena, Montana Degree Awarded August 2015
Jessica N. Warren Religious Studies Sutherlin, Oregon
Peter A. Warrick Physics; Minor in Mathematics Redwood City, California
Stephen M. Watson Politics; Minor in Classical Studies East Aurora, New York Degree Awarded January 2016
Jackson R. Watt History; Minor in Economics Rocklin, California
Shayna D. Weimer Art Albany, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Tyler A. Welch Computer Science; Minor in Philosophy Mountain View, California Degree Awarded January 2016
Kalie J. Weninger Sociology, Women’s and Gender Studies Dallas, Oregon Degree Awarded September 2015
Nathan S. Werthmann Japanese Studies Lodi, California
William P. West Japanese Studies Vashon, Washington
Samuel J. Wexman Economics Tiburon, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Lauren Elizabeth White English, German; Minor in Philosophy Keizer, Oregon
Daniel E. Whitney Politics; Minor in Computer Science Salem, Oregon
Kathryn A. Whitt Anthropology; Minor in History Great Falls, Montana
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Dion A. Williams Japanese Studies Antioch, California
Sara M. Williams Psychology, Music Santa Rosa, California
Travis E. Wilson Economics Orangevale, California
Angela L. Witty Economics; Minor in Spanish Coburg, Oregon
Arianna Noelle Woicekowski Religious Studies Placerville, California Degree Awarded on Completion
Shelbie Elise Wolfe Art; Minor in Psychology Oakridge, Oregon
Margaret C. Woodcock History; Minor in English Claremont, California
Samuel J. Woodward Civic Communication and Media Claremont, California
Eric C. Wright Biology Tokyo, Japan Degree Awarded on Completion
James T. Wright History Mercer Island, Washington Degree Awarded January 2016
Avan Xu Economics Portland, Oregon
Kevin Yuto Yaginuma Asian Studies Sayama-Shi Saitama-Ken, Japan
Colin M. Yamaguchi International Studies; Minor in Music Damascus, Oregon
Steven Mitsuzo Yasumura Sociology; Minor in American Ethnic Studies Eugene, Oregon Degree Awarded January 2016
Tyler P. Yates Economics Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Noemi W. Yoshida Asian Studies Honolulu, Hawaii
Breanne N. Zelenak Biology, Mathematics; Minor in Chemistry Tumwater, Washington
Anelise C. Zimmer Environmental Science; Minor in Politics Kodiak, Alaska
Michaela Elizabeth Zuber Mathematics Sacramento, California
Evann Zoe Zuckerman English Glendale, California
Natalie I. Zuniga Exercise Science West Linn, Oregon
Kate Elizabeth Zurschmeide Psychology; Minor in Religious Studies Tualatin, Oregon
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Bachelor of MusicErica J. Campbell Performance: Voice Paradise, California
William R. Helgeson Music Education Wrangell, Alaska
Dylan J. Librande Music Composition; Minor in English Milpitas, California
Melvin Mitsuo Miyashiro, Jr. Music Education Aiea, Hawaii
Danielle Miyoko Nakatani Performance: Voice Bellingham, Washington
Nicholas T. Newman Music Education San Mateo, California
Jason A. Pegis Performance: Strings Shoreline, Washington
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ACADEMIC HONORS, HONOR SOCIETIES, CAMPUS LIFE AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS
Academic Honors
SUMMA CUM LAUDEMatthew R . KenagyCrystal D . LeFebvreSherry LiangDylan J . LibrandeAlexandra Victoria RamseyEric C . SamelsonKristen A . Warden
MAGNA CUM LAUDEJulia P . ChildressCamille Vi-An DebreczenyBrittany S . FisherMadison Reh HallKylea D . JohnsonJessica Kimiko KawanaHans Edgar Peter LehndorffMax LiptonMarika McCarthyKara Lee MerrillNaomi L . MorganKristen M . PattersonGeorge B . PaulsonBrenna R . SmeltAmanda N . Stratton
CUM LAUDEStephan M . BartzRoxana Mei DalianaMelanie T . DirksJaide Ashleigh FarrSamuel L . GonzálesWilliam M . HamerKiah M . HartElena Carroll HinkleClara Marielle HochstetlerAlana M . HutchinsonStephanie A . MatsuuraYing MengWilliam A . NickersonCora D . OrmeTaylor L . OstranderJason A . PegisChrista R . RohrbachNicole Akemi SatoKarya H . SchanilecHannah J . ShivelyThalia C . VargasColin M . Yamaguchi
DEPARTMENT HONORSStephan M . Bartz, PsychologyNinon A . Becquart, BiologyCaroline F . Brinster, EconomicsStephanie H . Brown, Art HistoryKatharine E . Brownley, EnglishErica J . Campbell, MusicAmanda L . Carlson, BiologyCarly Marie Christensen, TheatreWilliam S . Cole, Jr ., BiologyKaryna E . Cutting, BiologyRoxana Mei Daliana, International StudiesXengie C . Doan, BiologyBryce R . Eagan, Civic Communication
and MediaJaide Ashleigh Farr, Anthropology, ChemistryBrittany S . Fisher, Exercise ScienceRachel L . Fleener, PoliticsGenevieve A . Gahagan, FrenchCarlo P . Gangan, ChemistryErin N . Gangstad, Civic Communication
and MediaKristin Marie Garrison, Art HistoryMadison Reh Hall, Spanish, MusicMarin C . Harris, EconomicsBethany Lehigh Hladick, PoliticsLawrence Hsu, BiologyAlana M . Hutchinson, Exercise ScienceHadley A . Jackson, PoliticsKylea D . Johnson, Environmental ScienceJo Kasler, Classical StudiesJessica Kimiko Kawana, Computer Science Matthew R . Kenagy, Rhetoric and
Media StudiesCrystal D . LeFebvre, English, PsychologyHans Edgar Peter Lehndorff, Religious Studies,
EconomicsSherry Liang, Music Dylan J . Librande, Music Yang Lin, EconomicsMax Lipton, Computer Science Andrew P . Lum, Exercise ScienceStephanie A . Matsuura, BiologyMadeline Louise McClelland, BiologyAubrey G . Means, FrenchYing Meng, EconomicsNaomi L . Morgan, AnthropologySebastian M . Mortimer, BiologyCora D . Orme, EnglishTaylor L . Ostrander, Exercise ScienceKaren Adele Page, Art HistoryKristen M . Patterson, Classical StudiesGeorge B . Paulson, Classical Studies Jason A . Pegis, Music
Jillian P . Phillips, ChemistryAlexandra Victoria Ramsey, ChemistryWhitney Randall Rogers, EconomicsChrista R . Rohrbach, French, EnglishEric C . Samelson, MusicMalia Anne Santos, BiologyKatherine R . Schweiner, BiologyDylan A . Sheldon, PoliticsHannah J . Shively, AnthropologyBrenna R . Smelt, PsychologyLark M . Smith, EnglishAmanda N . Stratton, ChemistryKulananalu S . Tarnas, ChemistryAudrey H . Taylor, Latin American StudiesKirsten Alexandra Wells Vyhmeister, BiologyJackson Waite-Himmelwright, BiologyKristen A . Warden, ChemistryBreanne N . Zelenak, Biology
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Honor SocietiesMORTAR BOARDReid E . BagleyAlexa M . BeckerMitchell Harry BrisacherRebecca Sue BrownleeKatharine E . BrownleyKristin Marie GarrisonMarin C . HarrisElena Carroll HinkleMelissa W . HumphriesHadley A . JacksonHans Edgar Peter LehndorffKara Lee MerrillChrista R . RohrbachNicole Akemi SatoAnnie Rose SeiverKristen A . Warden
MU PHI EPSILONNatalie Elizabeth GierschMadison Reh HallSherry LiangDylan J . LibrandeDanielle Miyoko NakataniJason A . PegisEric C . SamelsonSara M . Williams
ORDER OF OMEGACaroline F . BrinsterJaide Ashleigh FarrKristin Marie GarrisonMarin C . HarrisPhilip L . LeanderCora D . OrmeIsaura L . PeñaJasmine Paige RootAudrey H . Taylor
PHI BETA KAPPAStephan M . BartzCaroline F . BrinsterRebecca Sue BrownleeCarly Marie ChristensenRoxana Mei DalianaCamille Vi-An DebreczenyMelanie T . DirksJaide Ashleigh FarrBrittany S . FisherGrecia Elisabet Garcia PerezSamuel L . GonzalesMadison Reh HallWilliam M . HamerMeira C . HeckmanElena Carroll HinkleClara Marielle Hochstetler
Alana M . HutchinsonHadley A . JacksonKylea D . JohnsonJo KaslerJessica Kimiko KawanaMatthew R . KenagyCrystal D . LeFebvreHans Edgar Peter LehndorffSherry LiangDylan J . LibrandeCassidy M . LindenMax LiptonStephanie A . MatsuuraMarika McCarthyYing MengNaomi L . MorganWilliam A . NickersonCora D . OrmeTaylor L . OstranderGeorge B . PaulsonAlexandra Victoria RamseySawyer T . RogersChrista R . RohrbachEric C . SamelsonNicole Akemi SatoKarya H . SchanilecDylan A . SheldonBrenna R . SmeltAmanda N . StrattonThalia C . VargasKristen A . WardenColin M . YamaguchiBreanne N . Zelenak
TRI BETA BIOLOGICALSarah L . FishLawrence HsuMadeline Louise McClellandBenjamin M . McLaneBreanne Zelenak
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OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO CAMPUS WELLNESSBriana Fortnam
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO FRATERNITY/SORORITY LIFEMitch Diaz Erin Gangstad Jordan Ruiz
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRSCamille Debreczeny
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARDXengie Doan Sherry Liang
GEORGE PUTNAM AWARDLance Rossi
SENIOR CERTIFICATECaroline BrinsterTeodor EkstromErin GangstadMadeline McClellandNatasha ParekhGrecia Garcia PerezKenya ReutinGiovanna Casas Reyes
SENIOR KEYRachel BedollaRebecca BrownleeTiffany ChanCamille DebreczenyMitch DiazKelci JacobyAndrew LumJordan RuizThalia VargasMargaret Woodcock
SENIOR SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD: MEN'S INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICSHans Lehndorff
SENIOR SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD: WOMEN'S INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICSKylea Johnson
SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERSHIP AWARDTiffany Chan Camille Debreczeny Carol Li
CHARLES A . SPRAGUE AWARDJesse Sanchez
ALBERT PRIZECamille Debreczeny
HANK ALTHOFF AWARDBriana Fortnam
COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING: OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARDSam Newman
COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING: OUTSTANDING SERVICE COLLABORATORJake Saiki
DEAN'S SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDHanh-Thao Tran Joey Good
EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTION TO RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITYMichael ChenPeri HildumCarlos LuevanosDiana Sellner
GREEK MAN OF THE YEARJordan Ruiz
GREEK WOMAN OF THE YEARKandace King
HULL INITIATIVE AWARDAudrey Taylor
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARDRachel Bedolla and Liberty Siegle
FRANKLIN D . MEYER STUDENT AMBASSADOR AWARDHadley JacksonGeorge Zenker
FRANK MEYER STUDENT LIFE AWARDRachel Bedolla
OUTDOOR PROGRAM LEGACY AWARDPeter Fredenburg
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM AND WILLAMETTE COMMUNITYRachel BedollaGrace Pochis
Campus Life Awards JESSIE E . WEST AWARDBethanie LeeJessica Meza-Torres
WILLAMETTE STORE OUTSTANDING INTRAMURAL ATHLETE OF THE YEARLindsey ComptonDustin Crabtree
COLONEL PERCEY WILLIS PRIZEMargaret Woodcock
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THE 50TH REUNION SCHOLARSHIPThalia C . Vargas
WU ACADEMIC ALL-STAR AWARDJose Felipe Ayala
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP AWARDAriana H . Abend-GoldfarbHenry J . AdelmanSamuel G . AdelmanMorgan P . AguirreJade P . AionaKatrina J . AlbersJenna Maree AlcaldeSean E . AlveyMark T . AndreoniMcKenzie K . AndringaEmily Johanna ArnoldCristina V . AvilaJose Felipe AyalaReid E . BagleyShahalam BaigAlexandra M . BalestraNathaniel A . BalkRocio A . Baltazar- MirandaMikalah A . BaremKersey D . BarsStephan M . BartzMatthew M . BaurNinon A . BecquartRachel A . BedollaPaul D . BeeryCasey J . BergMarley I . BergenAvery S . BillingsCatherine I . BinfordAdam T . BolenAdam W . BoothMaya R . BowtonVictoria L . BradshawBlake S . BrashMara Jordan BrashemHannah D . BresslerCaroline F . BrinsterMitchell Harry BrisacherNicholas E . BrooksAlexander J . BrownStephanie H . BrownRebecca Sue BrownleeKatharine E . BrownleyAlbert M . Buck-BauerHana L . BusseKathleen N . ByrneRosemarie D . CabadingJoshua A . CabralBraydon G . CalderErica J . Campbell
Laura I . CannonJack A . CaplanAmanda L . CarlsonTor M . CarlsonGiovanna Casas ReyesShamir CervantesTiffany K . ChanGrant E . ChangTimothy H . ChenJulia P . ChildressCarly Marie ChristensenGordon L . ClaryKyle R . ClouthierEthan R . CoffeyMolly G . CoffynRyan C . CohenKieran T . ColahanMitchell L . ColvinNathan P . ConradTaylor M . CooksySara L . CordesDustin J . CrabtreeMaxton W . CraddockMeghan CusickKaryna E . CuttingRoxana Mei DalianaBianca M . DancyKathryn L . DavisCamille Vi-An DebreczenyShelby L . DeckerKelsey S . DeLacyDaniel M . DiazRyan N . DiedrickMelanie T . DirksXengie C . DoanGabriel E . Driver-WilsonEmily L . DurhamBryce R . EaganIsabel Louize Thompson EasleyElizabeth V . EdgertonIlana R . EggerAlexander J . EggersMaxfield O . EkrenTeodor B . EkstromAlexandra Christine ElchinoffSamuel R . EllsworthVeronica K . EwersMichelle R . FallonWilliam C . FalveyJuliet Catherine FarnanNathan T . FarnsworthJaide Ashleigh FarrAnastasia FedorovaLisa M . FieldSarah L . FishBrittany S . FisherRachel L . FleenerEvan J . FlemingIvette C . Flores GuillesteguiMiguel Angel FloresSarah H . FoothCarson H . ForemanBriana Jacqueline FortnamLeah N . FreebornAnna H . FreitasJoshua Samuel Friedberg
Emily E . FroehlingTrisha E . FujiwaraCollin E . FullerMadeline T . FureyGenevieve A . GahaganCarlo P . GanganErin N . GangstadGrecia E . Garcia PerezAlberto Gabriel GarciaKristin Marie GarrisonAlexander O . GeiszlerYasmine T . GenenaEvan H . GiddingsNatalie Elizabeth GierschSamuel L . GonzálezJoseph Ari GoodMason D . GranatoPerri T . GreeleyJoseph P . GreenAlicke GroblerAustin O . GuimondJihan Lee HaddadAustin R . HagartyCamille C . HakanssonJullian L . HaleyMadison Reh HallJonathan L . HallstedWilliam M . HamerLexi R . HamerslyCassandra J . HansenMarcela I . HardenMichael B . HarlingtonMarin C . HarrisWilliam S . HarrisonMacy B . HayashiMeira C . HeckmanAcacia M . HeggWilliam R . HelgesonKalei William HendershotRachel C . Hendricks-KeyRachel M . HeringerKathryn L . HerrBrian G . HighkinSamuel J . HilburnMorgan Daniel HillElena Carroll HinkleYazan N . HishmehBethany L . HladickClara Marielle HochstetlerVeronica G . HoelscherJohn Nicholas HoffnagleMandara E . HogarthKarin S . HokansonAlison HsiaoLawrence HsuMelissa W . HumphriesIan HungAlana M . HutchinsonLucas M . ImmerRudy A . IniguezEmily R . IrwinCara P . JackHadley A . JacksonKelci Jo JacobyShelbi L . JenkinsJulianne E . Johnson
Kylea D . JohnsonJenna A . JonesJulia B . JonesArie J . JorritsmaJulian K . JuárezShrujan A . KalidindiKahana M . KaneyasuShelly Minji KangJo KaslerSamuel Joseph KeechlerErika K . KekiwiBenjamin A . KellerAubrey D . KendallSumaiya H . KhanBrooks E . KingAlexander D . KlementievBrandon T . KobayashiAlexander J . LaConteAngelique K . LaForestMolly K . LairdChase M . LamotheElena Louise LansingNicholas LantzJacob D . LarsonTori F . LathamMarie R . LeadonPhilip L . LeanderVictoria P . LederClaire S . LeeCrystal D . LefebvreCaleb G . Legg-Van BuskirkHans Edgar Peter LehndorffBrent J . LenhardRachael W . LewSherry LiangDylan J . LibrandeYang LinJoseph Cagilaba Lindblom-MasuwaleCassidy M . LindenMax LiptonGeorge Shu LiuAndrew D . LozaBrandon L . LuedtkeAndrew P . LumMakenzi A . MalveySarah C . ManningElize A . ManoukianMellissa M . MarquezBenjamin M . MartinThonia G . MartushevMarie S . MasyczekStephanie A . MatsuuraHunter W . MatthiesBeatrice V . McAlisterMarika I . McCarthyMadeline Louise McClellandCharlotte S . McGeeverLindsay H . McHughBenjamin M . McLaneErin K . McLindenKyle L . McSwainAubrey G . MeansKanika G . MeisterAbigail L . MendenhallJemma M . Mercer
Scholarships
These scholarships were created from the generosity of alumni, parents and friends.
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Thomas J . MerkleKara Lee MerrillMontana E . MillerMelvin Mitsuo Miyashiro, Jr .Athena B . MoagOlivia R . MonicalTula D . MoralesNaomi L . MorganElisabeth J . MoritzLindsey M . MoriyamaSebastian M . MortimerGuadalupe Mosqueda-FrancoJessica Nicole MunozKorinn N . MurphyDanielle M . NakataniNicholas T . NewmanSamuel D . NewmanWilliam A . NickersonConnor M . NielsenHannah E . NordLiana E . OlsonCora D . OrmeEmma Camille OrtonTaylor L . OstranderRupa K . OwenMorgen K . PackKaren A . PageEmily R . PalmgrenCorey Michael Lycett ParchemNatasha Ketan ParekhKristen M . PattersonGeorge B . PaulsonJason A . PegisNicholas S . PerkinsAlyssa C . PerreaultScout J . PetermanHolly M . PetersenKacey N . PetersonJillian P . PhillipsDominic J . PiazzaSean J . PiperAlexander G . PolishukKatherine M . PyneThelonious K . QuimbyMiguel A . QuintanaSeth C . RadlerAlexandra Victoria RamseyDanielle R . RaskinPooja RavikiranKenya D . ReutinAlyssa K . RhodesStephanie A . RiceAndrea D . RisoloCarmela Myles Masika Ossolinski RobertsRyan A . RobieEsteban Rodriguez IVAnya Holit RogalaSawyer T . RogersWhitney Randall RogersChrista R . RohrbachAaron M . RomeroMarcos A . Romero CejaWendy L . RosensteinGarrett L . RossJames J . Ross
Lance C . RossiKirsten RuddyNikolas E . Ruiz AndersonAnastasia RuvimovaJacob W . SaikiEric C . SamelsonMichael Diego SamoraErik Andreas SandellCeline E . Sannes-PondMalia Anne SantosDiana J . SaperaMark C . SapytaAdrien L . SasoNicole Akemi SatoKameron D . SchadtCassandra E . SchaeferClaire L . SchafferKarya H . SchanilecAddison H . SchulbergKatherine R . SchweinerHannah S . Scott-PerssonAnnie Rose SeiverJacob Y . ShafiDylan A . SheldonHongyuan ShenHannah J . ShivelyLiberty R . SiegleColin M . SieversJulio R . SilvaKennedy M . SimpsonMalia L . SimpsonJoshua M . L . SingerBrenna R . SmeltLark M . SmithEamon J . Smith-FaganMartha E . SonatoEric B . SpresserTaneesh Kaur SraErik J . StrandooAmanda N . StrattonLindsay StraubeSarah L . StutzmanBrent B . SundvallSamuel L . SwansonEthan Douglas TaitKulananalu S . TarnasGabriel L . TarranAudrey H . TaylorJordan B . TherrienErin N . ThomasJesse D . ThompsonJoshua N . ThorntonClara A . TibbettsWilliam S . TigarPeter M . TkachBryan A . TolesMatthew Masao TonokawaDonny Roy Torres Jr .Sage N . TownsendNina Thi TranRudy A . TrevinoMadison K . TriticoMatthew J . TschirgiAlexandra Lily TuchmanKayla C . UemuraMichael S . Underwood
Jacob R . W . Van BaalenRachel Anne Van KesselThalia C . VargasMax W . VellequetteItsel Venegas TrujilloDevin James VinorayErica Christine VogelKirsten Alexandra Wells VyhmeisterJackson Waite-HimmelwrightMiranda S . WaldronErica Isensee WaligoreAlexandra Kathryn WalkerLarraina D . WalkerKathryn WallnerKristen A . WardenElise S . WarrenJessica N . WarrenPeter A . WarrickStephen M . WatsonJackson R . WattShayna D . WeimerTyler A . WelchKalie J . WeningerNathan S . WerthmannWilliam P . WestLauren Elizabeth WhiteDaniel E . WhitneyKathryn A . WhittDion A . WilliamsSara M . WilliamsTravis E . WilsonAngela L . WittyShelbie Elise WolfeMargaret C . WoodcockSamuel J . WoodwardEric C . WrightJames T . WrightColin M . YamaguchiSteven Mitsuzo YasumuraTyler P . YatesNoemi W . YoshidaBreanne N . ZelenakAnelise C . ZimmerMichaela Elizabeth ZuberEvann Zoe ZuckermanKate Elizabeth Zurschmeide
KELLY AINSWORTH INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPJihan Lee HaddadHannah E . NordEmma Camille OrtonEric C . Samelson
RUTH BUCHE ALLEN SCHOLARSHIPReid E . BagleyMelanie T . Dirks
CHARLES D . ALLIS SCHOLARSHIPMarin C . Harris
ALPHA CHI OMEGA SCHOLARSHIPSumaiya H . Khan
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPDylan J . LibrandeMax Lipton
ALUMNI HONORS SCHOLARSHIPAnna H . FreitasDiana J . Sapera
ROBERT F . ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIPLance C . Rossi
PHILIP C . ARMSTRONG BIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPSebastian M . Mortimer
VERA M . ARMSTRONG SCHOLARSHIPErica J . CampbellWilliam M . HamerNathan S . WerthmannNoemi W . Yoshida
MYRTLE L . ATKINSON SCHOLARSHIPAlexandra Victoria Ramsey
ROBERT M & SHIRLEY BLACKMAN BARBER SCHOLARSHIPShelby L . DeckerKatherine R . Schweiner
ANNIE M . BARRETT SCHOLARSHIPLindsey Anne Compton
KENNETH A . BATCHELDER SCHOLARSHIPKyle R . ClouthierMorgan Daniel HillJessica Kimiko KawanaSamuel Joseph KeechlerBenjamin A . KellerNikolas E . Ruiz AndersonJordan Taylor Ruiz
ROBERT C . AND GRACE I . BAUMANN SCHOLARSHIPMarcela I . HardenElena Louise LansingNoemi W . Yoshida
BISHOP BRUCE R . BAXTER SCHOLARSHIPJulia P . Childress
RUTH BEDFORD SCHOLARSHIPAlison HsiaoAlexandra Lily Tuchman
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LESTER J . & IDA MAY BENNETT SCHOLARSHIPBraydon G . Calder
DEAN AND JUDY MORTZ BENSON SCHOLARSHIPCristina V . AvilaJason A . Pegis
MICHAEL J . BERGQUIST SCHOLARSHIPJacob R . W . Van Baalen
PETER BOARDMAN SCHOLARSHIPNathan S . Werthmann
IVAN L . BORNHOLDT SCHOLARSHIPShelby L . Decker
LELIA S . BORTZMEYER SCHOLARSHIPVeronica G . Hoelscher
JULIUS & JOANNA BRAUER SCHOLARSHIPOlivia R . MonicalSumaiya H . Khan
OLIVER C . BROWN SCHOLARSHIPHans Edgar Peter LehndorffYang LinYing MengAngela L . Witty
EDITH FINDLEY BRYDON PRIZEDylan J . Librande
VIOLET BURLINGHAM MU PHI EPSILON SCHOLARSHIPMadison Reh HallSara M . Williams
HELEN PURVINE BURNETT SCHOLARSHIPTeodor B . Ekstrom
CAMPBELL AND WAGNER SCHOLARSHIPAbigail L . Mendenhall
CHAMBERLAIN & SCHULTZ SCHOLARSHIPMikalah A . BaremColin M . Yamaguchi
CLAUDE CHANDLER, M .D . & MARTIN GREFNES SCHOLARSHIPCarlo P . Gangan
FRANCES CHAPPLE PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIPAlexandra Victoria Ramsey
CLA CAMPAIGN KICKOFF SCHOLARSHIPAustin R . Hagarty
CLASS OF 1932 SCHOLARSHIPLarraina D . Walker
CLASS OF 1933 SCHOLARSHIPAlexandra Victoria Ramsey
CLASS OF 1940 SCHOLARSHIPPooja Ravikiran
CLASS OF 1949 SCHOLARSHIPMichael Diego SamoraKate Elizabeth Zurschmeide
CLASS OF 1951 SCHOLARSHIPMelanie T . Dirks
CLASS OF 1953 SCHOLARSHIPJose Felipe AyalaMolly K . LairdThelonious K . Quimby
CLASS OF 1954 SCHOLARSHIPJose Felipe Ayala
CLASS OF 1955 SCHOLARSHIPKathryn A . Whitt
CLASS OF 1961 SCHOLARSHIPThelonious K . Quimby
CLASS OF 1966 SCHOLARSHIPEmma Camille OrtonAngela L . Witty
CLASS OF 1988 SCHOLARSHIP AND CAMPUS LIFE FUNDRebecca Sue Brownlee
GILBERT J . CLAUSMAN SCHOLARSHIPRosemarie D . CabadingErica J . CampbellMadison Reh HallSherry LiangDylan J . LibrandeJason A . PegisEric C . SamelsonRudy A . TrevinoSara M . Williams
JACK R . CLUMECK SCHOLARSHIPYonny Castillo
BEUFORD S . COLE SCHOLARSHIPMichael Diego Samora
MARY L . COLLINS SCHOLARSHIPRocio A . Baltazar-MirandaKatharine E . Brownley
Luther E . CaulkinsJoseph J . ClarkeEdna DuJihan Lee HaddadJenna A . JonesTori F . LathamClaire S . LeeCrystal D . LefebvreSebastian M . MortimerHolly M . PetersenJordan D . RampSawyer T . RogersKameron D . SchadtSarah L . StutzmanKulananalu S . TarnasThalia C . Vargas
TRUMAN W . COLLINS NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPSherry LiangDylan J . LibrandeGeorge B . Paulson
EDWIN & JUNE CONE SCHOLARSHIPRachael W . Lew
CORLISS A . COTTON SCHOLARSHIPRachel A . BedollaCamille Vi-An Debreczeny
DOUGLAS R . COURSON SCHOLARSHIPMarley I . Bergen
COVERT FAMILY MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPJason A . PegisEric C . Samelson
DEAN’S PRIZEAlexandra M . BalestraMatthew M . BaurVictoria L . BradshawBlake S . BrashJack A . CaplanIlana R . EggerKathryn L . HerrShrujan A . KalidindiMakenzi A . MalveyMarie S . MasyczekBeatrice V . McAlisterDominic J . PiazzaDanielle R . RaskinEsteban Rodriguez IVAdrien L . SasoJacob Y . ShafiScott Christian Koo Smith
DELTA GAMMA LOIS LATIMER SCHOLARSHIPClara A . Tibbetts
HEATHER DEMPSEY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPMakenzi A . MalveyMadeline Louise McClelland
DENISON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPChantal Snedden
MARY A . & MARTIN J . DIETZ SCHOLARSHIPMichael Diego Samora
WAYNE AND SALLY DOUGHTON SCHOLARSHIPBrent B . Sundvall
CARL HARRIS DOWNEY SCHOLARSHIPNinon A . BecquartJillian P . Phillips
PAULE DRAYTON AND MARION MORANGE SCHOLARSHIPYonny Castillo
PAUL M . DUELL MEMORIAL CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIPKorinn N . Murphy
MARGARET KLUND EARNHEART SCHOLARSHIPErica J . CampbellJulianne E . JohnsonBenjamin M . McLaneDevin James VinorayJessica N . Warren
DONALD EASTRIDGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAustin R . Hagarty
MARY E . EYRE SCHOLARSHIPMarcela I . HardenSophia Nicolet Siegrist
AL FERRIN SCHOLARSHIPAmanda L . CarlsonSherry LiangNaomi L . MorganSawyer T . Rogers
HALLIE FORD TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIPJaide Ashleigh Farr
HALLIE BROWN FORD ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPLaura I . Cannon
MABEL H . FRAER SCHOLARSHIPTiffany K . Chan
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ESTHER MAE FRANKLIN SCHOLARSHIPGrecia E . Garcia Perez
RICHARD K . FREDERICK MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPSara M . Williams
H . LESLIE & BETTY FREWING SCHOLARSHIPKathleen N . Byrne
L . GATES SCHOLARSHIPAnya Holit Rogala
MARGARET L . GATES SCHOLARSHIPSamuel L . GonzálezWilliam M . HamerLawrence HsuCassidy M . Linden
MELVIN & RUTH GEIST MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPAlison HsiaoMelvin Mitsuo Miyashiro, Jr .
ELIZABETH A . GILCHRIST SCHOLARSHIPJullian L . Haley
RICHARD M . GILLIS SCHOLARSHIPYang Lin
LLOYD AND ELSIE GIROD SCHOLARSHIPHerschel M . Mapes
SAMUEL ADDISON & FLORENCE LEE GODFREY SCHOLARSHIPSherry Liang
ELMER AND GRACE GOUDY SCHOLARSHIPEmily Johanna ArnoldReid E . BagleyStephan M . BartzAlexa M . BeckerPaul D . BeeryAdam W . BoothStephanie H . BrownRebecca Sue BrownleeShamir CervantesKylea D . JohnsonJessica Kimiko KawanaKalie J . Weninger
GEORGE H . GRABENHORST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPEric C . SamelsonJacob R . W . Van Baalen
HELEN SATCHWELL GRAGG SCHOLARSHIPBraydon G . CalderAustin D . JacobsonSurabhi Mahajan
MARY WHITFORD GRAVES SCHOLARSHIPElena Carroll Hinkle
GARRISON J . GRAY SCHOLARSHIPCamille Vi-An DebreczenyTrisha E . FujiwaraSumaiya H . KhanIsaura L . Peña
JOHN D . GRAY SCHOLARSHIPCaroline F . Brinster
ROBERT D . & LOIS E . GREGG SCHOLARSHIPTori F . LathamErica Isensee Waligore
SHARON AND JAY GRENIG SCHOLARSHIPBrittany S . FisherKatherine R . Schweiner
R . SAMUEL HALL SCHOLARSHIPMax Lipton
SYDNEY HANNAFORD GUSTAFSON SCHOLARSHIPMolly G . Coffyn
MYRTLE WHITSETT HARRIS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPJulia P . Childress
MARK O . HATFIELD PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPIsaura L . Peña
MARK O . HATFIELD ALTERNATE AWARDSteven Mitsuzo Yasumura
MARK O . HATFIELD SCHOLARSHIPSamuel L . González
MARGARET AND WILLIS HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIPKacey N . PetersonLiberty R . Siegle
HAROLD HAUK SCHOLARSHIPGiovanna Casas Reyes
TIMOTHY C . HAWKINS SCHOLARSHIPVictoria L . Bradshaw
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HAYNES-McHALE SCHOLARSHIPNicholas E . BrooksElizabeth V . EdgertonIvette C . Flores GuillesteguiRachel C . Hendricks-KeyKassandra J . OmvikCorey Michael Lycett ParchemNicholas S . PerkinsJames J . RossPeter M . TkachErica Isensee Waligore
HEARST FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPGiovanna Casas Reyes
LOUISE FINDLEY HEINL SCHOLARSHIPSara M . Williams
MELVIN HENDERSON-RUBIO AWARDChristopher G . Jimenez
MELVIN HENDERSON-RUBIO SCHOLARSHIPChristopher G . Jimenez
HINES-BURGOON SCHOLARSHIPNathaniel A . BalkVeronica G . HoelscherAndrea D . RisoloArianna Noelle Woicekowski
WILLIS & MARGARET HISEY SCHOLARSHIPJose Felipe AyalaEric C . SamelsonCeline E . Sannes-Pond
CAROLYN HITCHCOCK SCHOLARSHIPJonathan L . Hallsted
WILLIAM & LEONA HITE SCHOLARSHIPVeronica G . HoelscherArianna Noelle Woicekowski
BERNICE JACKSON HOFFMAN SCHOLARSHIPNatalie Elizabeth Giersch
BERNICE JACKSON HOFFMAN FOREIGN STUDY SCHOLARSHIPMolly G . CoffynEmily R . IrwinAubrey G . MeansGuadalupe Mosqueda-FrancoJessica Nicole MunozEmma Camille OrtonPooja RavikiranLauren Elizabeth White
SHANNON P . HOGUE SCHOLARSHIPKatrina J . AlbersMeghan CusickMatthew R . KenagyHannah E . NordSamuel L . SwansonSage N . Townsend
ALICE HOPKINS SCHOLARSHIPCollin E . FullerEvann Zoe Zuckerman
J . HORN & E . BRANSON MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPTiffany K . Chan
JERRY E . HUDSON ENDOWED BOOK FUNDJoseph J . ClarkeMitchell L . ColvinYasmine T . GenenaJihan Lee HaddadKatherine R . SchweinerSarah L . StutzmanShelbie Elise Wolfe
NORMAN A . HUFFMAN SCHOLARSHIPJessica N . Warren
ESTHER WRIGHT HUFFMAN ART SCHOLARSHIPEmily Johanna Arnold
ROGER HULL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPKaren A . Page
ELIZABETH H . JAQUA SCHOLARSHIPCassandra E . Schaefer
JASON LEE AWARDAriana H . Abend-GoldfarbHenry J . AdelmanSamuel G . AdelmanMorgan P . AguirreJade P . AionaKatrina J . AlbersJenna Maree AlcaldeSean E . AlveyMcKenzie K . AndringaEmily Johanna ArnoldRamon ArredondoCristina V . AvilaJose Felipe AyalaReid E . BagleyShahalam BaigNathaniel A . BalkRocio A . Baltazar-MirandaKersey D . BarsStephan M . BartzMatthew M . BaurNinon A . Becquart
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Rachel A . BedollaCasey J . BergMarley I . BergenAvery S . BillingsCatherine I . BinfordAdam T . BolenAdam W . BoothHannah D . BresslerCaroline F . BrinsterMitchell Harry BrisacherNicholas E . BrooksAlexander J . BrownMason L . BrownRebecca Sue BrownleeKatharine E . BrownleyAlbert M . Buck-BauerHana L . BusseKathleen N . ByrneRosemarie D . CabadingJoshua A . CabralBraydon G . CalderErica J . CampbellLaura I . CannonAmanda L . CarlsonGiovanna Casas ReyesShamir CervantesTiffany K . ChanGrant E . ChangTimothy H . ChenCarly Marie ChristensenGordon L . ClaryKyle R . ClouthierEthan R . CoffeyMolly G . CoffynKieran T . ColahanMitchell L . ColvinNathan P . ConradTaylor M . CooksySara L . CordesDustin J . CrabtreeMaxton W . CraddockMeghan CusickKaryna E . CuttingRoxana Mei DalianaBianca M . DancyKathryn L . DavisCamille Vi-An DebreczenyShelby L . DeckerKelsey S . DeLacyDaniel M . DiazRyan N . DiedrickMelanie T . DirksXengie C . DoanGabriel E . Driver-WilsonEmily L . DurhamIsabel Louize Thompson EasleyElizabeth V . EdgertonAlexander J . EggersMaxfield O . EkrenTeodor B . EkstromAlexandra Christine ElchinoffVeronica K . EwersMichelle R . FallonJuliet Catherine FarnanNathan T . FarnsworthJaide Ashleigh Farr
Anastasia FedorovaLisa M . FieldSarah L . FishBrittany S . FisherRachel L . FleenerEvan J . FlemingSarah H . FoothCarson H . ForemanBriana Jacqueline FortnamLeah N . FreebornAnna H . FreitasJoshua Samuel FriedbergEmily E . FroehlingTrisha E . FujiwaraCollin E . FullerMadeline T . FureyGenevieve A . GahaganCarlo P . GanganErin N . GangstadGrecia E . Garcia PerezAlberto Gabriel GarciaYasmine T . GenenaEvan H . GiddingsNatalie Elizabeth GierschSamuel L . GonzálezJoseph Ari GoodMason D . GranatoJoseph P . GreenAlicke GroblerAustin O . GuimondJihan Lee HaddadAustin R . HagartyJullian L . HaleyJonathan L . HallstedWilliam M . HamerLexi R . HamerslyCassandra J . HansenMarcela I . HardenMichael B . HarlingtonMarin C . HarrisWilliam S . HarrisonMacy B . HayashiMeira C . HeckmanWilliam R . HelgesonKalei William HendershotRachel C . Hendricks-KeyRachel M . HeringerJacob D . HernandezSamuel J . HilburnMorgan Daniel HillElena Carroll HinkleYazan N . HishmehBethany L . HladickClara Marielle HochstetlerVeronica G . HoelscherJohn Nicholas HoffnagleMandara E . HogarthKarin S . HokansonLawrence HsuMelissa W . HumphriesIan HungAlana M . HutchinsonLucas M . ImmerRudy A . IniguezEmily R . IrwinCara P . Jack
Hadley A . JacksonAustin D . JacobsonKelci Jo JacobyJulianne E . JohnsonKylea D . JohnsonJenna A . JonesArie J . JorritsmaParris R . JoyceJulian K . JuárezKahana M . KaneyasuShelly Minji KangSamuel Joseph KeechlerErika K . KekiwiBenjamin A . KellerAubrey D . KendallSumaiya H . KhanBrooks E . KingAlexander D . KlementievBrandon T . KobayashiAlexander J . LaConteAngelique K . LaForestMolly K . LairdChase M . LamotheElena Louise LansingTori F . LathamMarie R . LeadonPhilip L . LeanderVictoria P . LederClaire S . LeeCrystal D . LefebvreCaleb G . Legg-Van BuskirkHans Edgar Peter LehndorffBrent J . LenhardRachael W . LewDylan J . LibrandeYang LinCassidy M . LindenMax LiptonAndrew D . LozaBrandon L . LuedtkeAndrew P . LumSarah C . ManningElize A . ManoukianMellissa M . MarquezBenjamin M . MartinThonia G . MartushevStephanie A . MatsuuraBeatrice V . McAlisterMarika I . McCarthyCharlotte S . McGeeverBenjamin M . McLaneErin K . McLindenKyle L . McSwainAubrey G . MeansKanika G . MeisterAbigail L . MendenhallJemma M . MercerThomas J . MerkleKara Lee MerrillMontana E . MillerMelvin Mitsuo Miyashiro, Jr .Athena B . MoagOlivia R . MonicalTula D . MoralesNaomi L . MorganElisabeth J . Moritz
Lindsey M . MoriyamaSebastian M . MortimerGuadalupe Mosqueda-FrancoJessica Nicole MunozKorinn N . MurphyDanielle M . NakataniNicholas T . NewmanWilliam A . NickersonConnor M . NielsenHannah E . NordLiana E . OlsonCora D . OrmeEmma Camille OrtonTaylor L . OstranderRupa K . OwenMorgen K . PackKaren A . PageEmily R . PalmgrenNatasha Ketan ParekhGeorge B . PaulsonAshley M . PenderNicholas S . PerkinsAlyssa C . PerreaultScout J . PetermanHolly M . PetersenKacey N . PetersonJillian P . PhillipsSean J . PiperAlexander G . PolishukThelonious K . QuimbyMiguel A . QuintanaSeth C . RadlerAlexandra Victoria RamseyPooja RavikiranKenya D . ReutinAlyssa K . RhodesStephanie A . RiceCarmela Myles Masika Ossolinski RobertsRyan A . RobieEsteban Rodriguez IVAnya Holit RogalaSawyer T . RogersChrista R . RohrbachAaron M . RomeroMarcos A . Romero CejaJasmine Paige RootWendy L . RosensteinGarrett L . RossJames J . RossLance C . RossiNikolas E . Ruiz AndersonJacob W . SaikiMichael Diego SamoraErik Andreas SandellCeline E . Sannes-PondMalia Anne SantosMark C . SapytaNicole Akemi SatoCassandra E . SchaeferKarya H . SchanilecAddison H . SchulbergKatherine R . SchweinerHannah S . Scott-PerssonAnnie Rose SeiverDylan A . Sheldon
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Liberty R . SiegleColin M . SieversJulio R . SilvaMalia L . SimpsonBrenna R . SmeltLark M . SmithEamon J . Smith-FaganMartha E . SonatoEric B . SpresserTaneesh Kaur SraErik J . StrandooAmanda N . StrattonSarah L . StutzmanBrent B . SundvallSamuel L . SwansonEthan Douglas TaitKulananalu S . TarnasGabriel L . TarranAudrey H . TaylorJordan B . TherrienErin N . ThomasJesse D . ThompsonJoshua N . ThorntonClara A . TibbettsPeter M . TkachBryan A . TolesMatthew Masao TonokawaDonny Roy Torres Jr .Nina Thi TranRudy A . TrevinoMadison K . TriticoMatthew J . TschirgiAlexandra Lily TuchmanKayla C . UemuraMichael S . UnderwoodJacob R . W . Van BaalenRachel Anne Van KesselThalia C . VargasItsel Venegas TrujilloDevin James VinorayErica Christine VogelKirsten Alexandra Wells VyhmeisterJackson Waite-HimmelwrightLarraina D . WalkerElise S . WarrenJessica N . WarrenPeter A . WarrickStephen M . WatsonJackson R . WattShayna D . WeimerTyler A . WelchKalie J . WeningerNathan S . WerthmannWilliam P . WestSamuel J . WexmanLauren Elizabeth WhiteDaniel E . WhitneyKathryn A . WhittDion A . WilliamsSara M . WilliamsTravis E . WilsonAngela L . WittyShelbie Elise WolfeMargaret C . WoodcockSamuel J . Woodward
Eric C . WrightJames T . WrightColin M . YamaguchiTyler P . YatesBreanne N . ZelenakAnelise C . ZimmerMichaela Elizabeth ZuberEvann Zoe ZuckermanKate Elizabeth Zurschmeide
JESSE AND ALICE JONES SCHOLARSHIPWilliam R . Helgeson
DAVID AND ANNA JONES SCHOLARSHIPBenjamin M . Martin
MALCOLM & HELEN K . JONES SCHOLARSHIPChantal Snedden
JORY-HAFFERKAMP PRIZE IN MATHEMATICSYang LinWilliam A . NickersonEric C . Samelson
CLEVE KEAS SCHOLARSHIPLiberty R . Siegle
WENDELL KECK FUNDChrista R . Rohrbach
SPEC KEENE SCHOLARSHIPCora D . OrmeMatthew J . Tschirgi
RICHARD KERR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPSawyer T . RogersMarcos A . Romero Ceja
PETER & BONNIE KREMER SCHOLARSHIPOwen Lee Fuller
DR . SCEVA BRIGHT & LILLIAN GOODALL LAUGHLIN SCHOLARSHIPKalie J . Weninger
W .C . & M . LAWRENCE SCHOLARSHIPShelly Minji Kang
MARGUERITE LAWSON SCHOLARSHIPBraydon G . CalderLinnea A . Huomo
DAVID & JULIA LEAR SCHOLARSHIPJasmine Paige Root
CHARLES H . LEAVITT SCHOLARSHIPJacob R . W . Van Baalen
LITCHFIELD FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPJoseph P . GreenKalie J . Weninger
BILL LONG SCHOLARSHIPElena Louise LansingAndrew P . LumBenjamin M . Martin
WALLACE H . LONG, JR . SCHOLARSHIPMadison Reh Hall
HISTORY SCHOLARSHIPMiguel Angel FloresAngelique K . LaForest
DR . R . IVAN LOVELL HISTORY SCHOLARSHIPJoseph Ari Good
CHESTER F . LUTHER MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIPMax LiptonEric C . Samelson
HELEN YEOMANS LUTHER SCHOLARSHIPMolly G . CoffynGenevieve A . GahaganGrecia E . Garcia PerezMadison Reh HallMarcela I . HardenAubrey G . MeansNathan S . WerthmannLauren Elizabeth White
CHARLES E . McCULLOCH SCHOLARSHIPJade P . AionaJullian L . Haley
JAMES NEWTON McCURDY SCHOLARSHIPRyan N . Diedrick
LOIS McGOURTY SCHOLARSHIPCaroline F . BrinsterKaren A . Page
SYBIL SPEARS McLEOD SCHOLARSHIPJose Felipe AyalaRosemarie D . CabadingGabriel E . Driver-WilsonJackson R . WattKate Elizabeth Zurschmeide
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CECIL R . MONK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAaron M . Romero
FERNE & BROOKS MOORE SCHOLARSHIPCora D . OrmeLarraina D . Walker
MARGARET L . MORELAND SCHOLARSHIPJackson R . Watt
ANONYMOUS DONOR SCHOLARSHIPCarmela Myles Masika Ossolinski Roberts
MORRIS SCHOLARSHIPRachel A . BedollaCora D . Orme
MORTENSEN SCHOLARS FUNDYang Lin
DAN MOSEE SCHOLARSHIPRoxana Mei Daliana
CHARLES & VALONA MOSER SCHOLARSHIPHana L . BusseGabriel E . Driver-WilsonKate Elizabeth Zurschmeide
DIX V . MOSER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPKiah M . Hart
YVONNE MOZEE ARTS SCHOLARSHIPMelvin Mitsuo Miyashiro, Jr .
GEORGE NEUNER SCHOLARSHIPRachel A . BedollaMarley I . BergenTeodor B . EkstromMalia Anne SantosDiana J . SaperaTaylor B . Stone
HAZEL NEWHOUSE SCHOLARSHIPKathryn L . Davis
J . ORIN & MAY C . OLIPHANT SCHOLARSHIPAthena B . Moag
MAE ANDERSON OLIVER FUNDChrista R . Rohrbach
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GEORGE AND GENEVIEVE OLIVER SCHOLARSHIPMichael Diego SamoraSarah L . Stutzman
OPERATION MIDPOINT SCHOLARSHIPSamuel L . González
OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES SCHOLARSHIPJose Felipe AyalaMarley I . BergenCaroline F . BrinsterYonny CastilloMitchell L . ColvinBrittany S . FisherCollin E . FullerShelly Minji KangKara Lee MerrillKameron D . SchadtKulananalu S . TarnasThalia C . Vargas
FRANKLIN O . PARKER JR . SCHOLARSHIPMitchell Harry BrisacherJoshua A . CabralKyle R . ClouthierSamuel R . EllsworthKalei William HendershotJacob D . HernandezMorgan Daniel HillRudy A . IniguezParris R . JoyceSamuel Joseph KeechlerBenjamin A . KellerAlexander D . KlementievPhilip L . LeanderBenjamin M . MartinBenjamin M . McLaneSeth C . RadlerNikolas E . Ruiz AndersonJordan Taylor RuizEamon J . Smith-FaganDevin James Vinoray
PARKINSON-LOFGREN SCHOLARSHIPVeronica G . Hoelscher
MORTON & JESSIE PECK SCHOLARSHIPBreanne N . Zelenak
PI BETA PHI ADELE EGAN SCHOLARSHIPRachael W . Lew
JAMES H . POLHEMUS SCHOLARSHIPTrisha E . FujiwaraStephanie A . RiceMarcos A . Romero CejaLauren Elizabeth White
RUSSEL & ALICE PRATT SCHOLARSHIPClaire S . LeeNicole Akemi Sato
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS PROGRAMNinon A . BecquartDaniel E . Whitney
ROBERT L . PURBRICK SCHOLARSHIPPeter A . WarrickJaide Ashleigh Farr
RALPH E . PURVINE SCHOLARSHIPAmanda N . Stratton
D . EGR & G . AND D . RAMSTEAD SCHOLARSHIPJullian L . Haley
CHARLES R . RANDALL SCHOLARSHIPJasmine Paige Root
SUSAN J . RAUCH SCHOLARSHIPParris R . Joyce
BILL & ALMA RHORER VINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPJason A . Pegis
ERNEST C . & MYRTA M . RICHARDS SCHOLARSHIPHannah D . BresslerEmily R . Irwin
WILLIAM & ELIZABETH RIETH SCHOLARSHIPJason A . Pegis
R . CLOYD RIFFE MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPRosemarie D . CabadingDylan J . Librande
BERNICE M . RISE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPOlivia R . Monical
V .V .T . & A .T . ROCKAFELLAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAaron M . Romero
LETA O . ROEHL SCHOLARSHIPLauren Elizabeth White
MARY STUART ROGERS SCHOLARSHIPGiovanna Casas ReyesYasmine T . GenenaMadison Reh Hall
Alison HsiaoLinnea A . HuomoJulianne E . JohnsonAubrey G . MeansOlivia R . MonicalEmily R . PalmgrenPooja RavikiranCeline E . Sannes-PondSarah L . Stutzman
ROTH FAMILY FOUNDATION SOPHOMORE SCHOLARSHIPMax Lipton
DONA ADAMS ROTHWELL AWARDErin N . Gangstad
EVA K . RUUD SCHOLARSHIPKatrina J . AlbersRocio A . Baltazar- Miranda
THOMAS M . AND FRANCES E . SCHEIDEL SCHOLARSHIPGabriel E . Driver-WilsonJonathan L . HallstedLance C . Rossi
PAULA J . SCHUDEL SCHOLARSHIPIan HungKara Lee Merrill
SARA BINGAY SCHULTZ SCHOLARSHIPYasmine T . Genena
SCHWIND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPTiffany K . ChanMelvin Mitsuo Miyashiro, Jr .
WILSON HENRY SCOTT SCHOLARSHIPNathan S . Werthmann
LOLA DASCH SEEGER AND MERVIN E . SEEGER SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPJulianne E . Johnson
SESQUICENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIPCarly Marie ChristensenMadeline T . Furey
THEODORE E .D . SHAY SCHOLARSHIPKara Lee Merrill
LELAND A . SHINN SCHOLARSHIPIsaura L . Peña
TERRY SHUCHAT SCHOLARSHIPRocio A . Baltazar- MirandaAustin D . JacobsonThonia G . Martushev
SIGMA TAU MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPKorinn N . Murphy
EDMUND ARTHUR & HELEN CAVITT SMITH SCHOLARSHIPDylan A . Sheldon
G . HERBERT SMITH PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPAmanda L . CarlsonCarly Marie ChristensenWilliam S . Cole, Jr .Karyna E . CuttingBianca M . DancyMelanie T . DirksWilliam M . HamerMeira C . HeckmanElena Carroll HinkleClara Marielle Hochstetler
WILLIAM B . SMULLIN SCHOLARSHIPCaroline F . BrinsterGiovanna Casas ReyesDaniel M . DiazMadeline T . FureyKara Lee MerrillJasmine Paige RootNicole Akemi Sato
SPARKS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPHannah D . Bressler
MARTHA SPRINGER BIOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPNinon A . BecquartHana L . BusseKaryna E . CuttingLawrence HsuMalia Anne Santos
EDWARD & DOROTHY STADTER SCHOLARSHIPJose Felipe Ayala
HELEN E . STANCLIFT SCHOLARSHIPWilliam R . Helgeson
M . EMMA STANNUS SCHOLARSHIPAlison Hsiao
CHARLES L . STARR SCHOLARSHIPHana L . BusseLauren Elizabeth White
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SARAH HUNT STEEVES SCHOLARSHIPShelly Minji Kang
CORINNE & LINDSAY STEWART SCHOLARSHIPRoxana Mei DalianaKorinn N . MurphyAmanda N . Stratton
ROBERT W . STRAUMFJORD SCHOLARSHIPJade P . Aiona
NANCY STUART SCHOLARSHIPLeah N . Freeborn
GLEN & DOROTHY SUMMERS SCHOLARSHIPEvann Zoe Zuckerman
IRENE GERLINGER SWINDELLS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPAlison HsiaoSara M . Williams
MURIEL STEEVES TATE SCHOLARSHIPAndrew D . LozaBrent B . Sundvall
LEONA E . TODD SCHOLARSHIPGiovanna Casas ReyesGrecia E . Garcia PerezMarcela I . HardenSurabhi Mahajan
VIRGINIA TREAT SCHOLARSHIPMadison Reh HallMarie R . LeadonMelvin Mitsuo Miyashiro, Jr .
WALLACE M . TURNER BOOK FUNDJulianne E . JohnsonAndrew D . LozaShelbie Elise Wolfe
JOHN W . AND NETTIE REYNOLDS SCHOLARSHIPIsabel Louize Thompson EasleyAlexander J . LaConteJasmine Paige Root
FLORIAN VON ESCHEN CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIPShelby L . DeckerAlexandra Victoria RamseyKulananalu S . Tarnas
NANCY K . DETERING WAECHTER SCHOLARSHIPKristen A . Warden
SCOTTY AND BUENA WASHBURN SCHOLARSHIPTaylor B . Stone
TAUL WATANABE SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPAaron M . Romero
WILLIAM B . WEBBER SCHOLARSHIPJade P . AionaXengie C . DoanJaide Ashleigh FarrLisa M . FieldAnna H . FreitasCassandra J . HansenShelbi L . JenkinsMarika I . McCarthyKatherine R . SchweinerClara A . TibbettsAnelise C . Zimmer
WHIPPLE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPYonny Castillo
E . JERRY WHIPPLE SCHOLARSHIPKenya D . Reutin
ELIZABETH ATKINSON WHITSETT SCHOLARSHIPMolly K . Laird
CLYDE WIEGAND SCHOLARSHIPJonathan L . Hallsted
WILLAMETTE BLACK UNITED FUND SCHOLARSHIPParris R . Joyce
WILLAMETTE COMPASS SCHOLARSHIPErik H . BakerNathaniel A . BalkAlexa M . BeckerKathleen N . ByrneRosemarie D . CabadingCarly Marie ChristensenSamuel R . EllsworthLisa M . FieldSarah K . FincherEvan J . FlemingEvan H . GiddingsNatalie Elizabeth GierschMorgan Daniel HillClara Marielle HochstetlerVeronica G . HoelscherMelissa W . HumphriesChristopher G . JimenezJulian K . JuárezMolly K . LairdJacob D . LarsonPhilip L . LeanderBrent J . Lenhard
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Blake Dale LepireSarah C . ManningMellissa M . MarquezRubi Arlett Martinez-SanchezMadeline Louise McClellandThomas J . MerkleOlivia R . MonicalNicholas T . NewmanSamuel D . NewmanKaren A . PageCorey Michael Lycett ParchemSean J . PiperStephanie A . RiceRyan A . RobieAnya Holit RogalaJasmine Paige RootEamon J . Smith-FaganMatthew J . TschirgiMiranda S . WaldronDaniel E . WhitneyEric C . WrightTyler P . Yates
WILLAMETTE HONORS SCHOLARSHIPJasmine Paige RootKirsten RuddyKameron D . SchadtAddison H . SchulbergErica Isensee Waligore
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPErik H . BakerYonny CastilloLuther E . CaulkinsSarah M . CherrilloJoseph J . ClarkeMegann E . ClarksonLindsey Anne ComptonTimothy L . DalyEdna DuAviva R . EinhornMartha Kelsey FalkSarah K . FincherRyan W . FooteOwen Lee FullerGarrett L . GermanKiah M . HartGraham HealeyLindsey E . HoseyTingyu HuLinnea A . HuomoAlexander S . JamesChristopher G . JimenezLyra Rose KuhnMichael A . LacanilaoBlake Dale LepireHerschel M . MapesSarah J . NatelsonMary J . NeedhamKassandra J . OmvikJordan D . RampSpencer H . RamseyFernando RinconChenghan Shen
Ian M . SiegChantal SneddenTaylor B . StoneEnrique E . TorresArianna Noelle WoicekowskiKevin Yuto YaginumaNatalie I . Zuniga
WINTERSCHEID PUGET SOUND SCHOLARSHIPLeah N . Freeborn
CHARLES LANGDON WROTON SCHOLARSHIPErin N . Thomas
WU HALF CENTURY SCHOLARSHIPChantal Snedden
DR . ROBERT F . & PAULINE FINDLEY WULF SCHOLARSHIPLance C . RossiJackson R . Watt
RICHARD “BUZZ” & ELIZABETH A . YOCOM INTERNATIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPLuther E . CaulkinsRoxana Mei DalianaYasmine T . GenenaMax LiptonOlivia R . MonicalEric C . SamelsonLiberty R . SiegleLark M . SmithKathryn A . Whitt
DONNA M . YOUNG SCHOLARSHIPRoxana Mei DalianaRudy A . Trevino
WILLIAM W . YOUNGSON SCHOLARSHIPJulianne E . Johnson
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Roy Chapin ’61Distinguished Alumni Citation
An international consultant in animal nutrition, Chapin has dedicated his life to making the world a better place by reducing hunger through improved animal agricultural production . By improving farm animals’ nutrition in more than 20 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and
Eastern and Central Europe, he helped increase the milk and protein they produce for human consumption . Previously, while serving in the U .S . Air Force as officer in charge of space nutrition research, Chapin helped develop space foods for NASA . Chapin has served two terms as president of the Oregon Feed, Seed, and Suppliers’ Association and is a charter diplomate of the College of Nutrition of the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists .
Nancy Weeks Federici ’60Distinguished Alumni Citation
Federici’s entire adult life has been devoted to music, community activism and philanthropy . Her Willamette degree in music education and her graduate work in 1963 in vocal performance and music led her to teach vocal music and training . She soloed, sang in musical ensembles,
performed in musical theater and conducted choral groups and church choirs . She also worked tirelessly to better her community of St . Helens, Oregon, working in politics, schools and the retail community and on local and state service boards . In return, her community honored her with awards including Young Careerist, Oregon Retailer of the Year, Woman of the Year and Citizen of the Year . Federici continues to work in music in her retirement in Seattle .
Catharine Newbury ’66Distinguished Alumni Citation
Having majored at Willamette in political science and French, Newbury did graduate work at the University of Wisconsin . She then conducted research on colonial state-building and the complicated processes of decolonization in Rwanda and eastern
Democratic Republic of the Congo, becoming a close witness to some of the most painful events in recent African history . She has also written widely on the origins, processes and aftermath of political turmoil in the Great Lakes Region of central Africa . Through her publications, Newbury has sought to create deeper understanding of tragic events often misunderstood in the West . She has taught a wide range of courses on women, peasant politics and development issues at several universities . Newbury has served as president of the multidisciplinary African Studies Association and as academic director of the Five College African Scholars Program . She retired from Smith College in 2012 and lives with her husband in Vermont .
2015-16 Alumni Award Winners
Today’s graduates enter a community of accomplished, diligent and mindful alumni . Bearcats around the world continue to pursue their own hopes and goals while united by their shared experiences and Willamette’s enduring ethos of service .
The following awards are made by the Willamette University Alumni Association Board of Directors and come from alumni nominations .
D I S T I N G U I S H E D A L U M N I C I T AT I O N Given for exemplary performance or contribution in any field, cause or life pursuit .
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Donald G. Brown ’68 and Carol Anne Brown ’67Sparks Medallion
The Browns have been active and loyal supporters of Willamette for almost 50 years, working with alumni relations, development, admissions and the President’s Office to further the mission of the university . Don received his
bachelor’s degree in philosophy and political science from Willamette, while Carol Anne — the daughter of alumnus Bill Smullin ’29, in whose honor Smullin Hall is named — studied here for two years before transferring to Stanford . Don is the retired dean of Trinity Cathedral in Sacramento, and Carol Anne is the retired executive director of the Smullin Foundation . Don has served on Willamette’s Board of Trustees since 2004, including time as vice chair, and the Browns regularly host trustee, alumni and admissions gatherings in their home . In addition, they are leading supporters of Willamette Academy, the university’s academic program to help students from historically underrepresented communities advance to higher education .
Peter Wallmark ’68Sparks Medallion
A role model for alumni participation in the life of Willamette, Wallmark freely gives his time, energy and talents to various alumni association boards, committees and activities . With a wealth of business experience — both from his 35-year career as a senior executive at companies such
as Nike, and currently as a certified executive coach — Wallmark is a frequent presenter at the alumni association’s career events, as well as a mentor for the Atkinson Graduate School of Management’s career management program . A member of the alumni association’s Portland Chapter committee, Wallmark also served two terms on the association’s board of directors .
Amanda Helfer ’08Young Alumni Leadership Award
At Willamette, Helfer learned to lead through service to her community — an ethos she has put into practice ever since graduating . Through her work with AmeriCorps and the United Way of Larimer County (Colorado), she rallied thousands of volunteers to actively address and
confront poverty, including mentoring at-risk youth, supporting low-income housing residents and championing disadvantaged teens at a local safe house . Helfer also engaged volunteers to help their neighbors affected by wildfires and floods in 2012 and 2013 . Recently, Helfer earned a master’s degree in public administration from the Evans School for Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington and aims to put her commitment and compassion to work for a global humanitarian organization . Currently, she researches wage policy issues in Seattle .
Y O U N G A L U M N I L E A D E R S H I P AWA R D Recognizes graduates from the past 10 years for outstanding leadership in their vocation, community service and service to the university .
L E S T L E J . S P A R K S M E D A L L I O N Given for enduring commitment to the university, as embodied by one of our most revered alumni, Lestle J . Sparks ’19 .
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Old Historic Temple (Alma Mater)
There’s an old historic temple rising grandly through the years .
Where the youth from all the nations draw their strength for strong careers .
Sing, oh sing of old Willamette, sing while hearts are young and true .
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, hail to thee, Willamette U .
The style of academic regalia most commonly worn in the United States dates back to colonial times, although it was not formally adopted until near the end of the 19th century, when it was chosen as appropriate attire by the Intercollegiate Commission . It has remained the general standard in America since, although some variations occur at individual institutions .
T H E G O W N
The gown has become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, because it covers any dress of rank or social standing . In the United States, black is the traditional color for academic gowns, although some institutions allow holders of doctoral degrees to wear robes in the university’s colors . Gowns have pointed sleeves for the bachelor’s degree, long closed sleeves with a slit in the arm or wrist for the master’s degree, and full bell double sleeves for the doctor’s degree . Bachelor’s and master’s degree gowns have no trimming . For the doctor’s degree, the gown is often faced down the front with velvet,
C O L O R S A S S O C I AT E D W I T H G R A D U AT E A C A D E M I C D I S C I P L I N E S
Maize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AgricultureWhite . . . . . . . . . . . Arts, Letters, HumanitiesRoyal Blue . . . . . . . Commerce and BusinessLilac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DentistryCopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EconomicsLight Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EducationOrange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EngineeringBrown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fine ArtsRusset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forestry
Crimson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JournalismPurple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LawLemon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Library ScienceGreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MedicinePink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MusicApricot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NursingSilver Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SpeechOlive Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PharmacyDark Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philosophy
Sage Green . . . . . . . . . . . Physical EducationPeacock Blue . . . . . . . Public Administration & Foreign ServiceSalmon Pink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Public HealthGolden Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ScienceCitron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social WorkScarlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TheologyGray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Veterinary Science
Green ribbon — Students wearing a green ribbon pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job they consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organizations for which they work .
Cords — Gold, Summa Cum Laude; Silver, Magna Cum Laude; White, Cum Laude . Red, white and blue braided cords are worn by veterans and students in military service .
Academic Regalia
with three bars of velvet across the sleeves usually in black or of a color distinctive of the faculty or discipline to which the degree pertains .
T H E C A P
When Roman law freed a slave, it accorded the privilege of wearing a cap . And so the academic cap is a sign of freedom of scholarship and the responsibility and dignity with which scholarship endows the wearer . The cap of scholarship is square to symbolize the book . The color of the tassel denotes the discipline .
T H E H O O D
The hood is trimmed with one or more chevrons of a secondary color on the ground of the primary color of the college . The color facing of the hood denotes the discipline represented by the degree; the color of the lining designates the university or college from which the degree was granted .
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B O A R D C H A I R
Steven E . Wynne ’74, JD’77, Portland, Oregon
T R U S T E E S
James F . Albaugh ’72, Seattle, Washington
Robin O . Brena JD/MBA ’83, Anchorage, Alaska
Donald G . Brown ’68, Berkeley, California
Truman W . Collins Jr . ’86, Lake Oswego, Oregon
James B . Cuno ’73, Los Angeles, California
Heather K . Dempsey ’97, San Francisco, California
James A . Fitzhenry JD/MBA’81, Portland, Oregon
Eric M . Friedenwald-Fishman ’88, Portland, Oregon
William R . Haden, Portland, Oregon
Grant J . Hagiya, Portland, Oregon
Melvin Henderson-Rubio ’74, Redmond, Washington
Joseph F . Hoffman ’71, Pleasanton, California
Brian R . Hufft ’01, Portland, Oregon
Linda Kelly ’69, Salem, Oregon
Eva M . Kripalani JD’86, Portland, Oregon
Konrad “Chip” R . Kruger, Riverside, Connecticut
Andy Miguel ’01, Portland, Oregon
Sean B . O’Hollaren ’83, Portland, Oregon
Heidi A . Patterson ’75, Vancouver, Washington
Craig Pesti-Strobel ’80, Junction City, Oregon
Punit Renjen MM’86, Portland, Oregon
Lynn E . Ristig JD/MM’85, Seattle, Washington
Sandra M . Rowe, Portland, Oregon
Jacqueline Rushing ’73, Hayward, California
Dale C . Sause ’74, Coos Bay, Oregon
Lynne A . Saxton ’76, Portland, Oregon
Kevin R . Smith ’79, Madison, New Jersey
Melissa L . Smith ’79, San Carlos, California
Patricia Smullin, Medford, Oregon
Guy C . Stephenson ’73, Tacoma, Washington
President Stephen E . Thorsett, Salem, Oregon
Kerry R . Tymchuk ’81, JD’84, Beaverton, Oregon
Patrick J . Waite M’84, San Jose, California
Roderick C . Wendt JD’80, Klamath Falls, Oregon
L I F E M E M B E R S
Ralph W . Bolliger ’53, JD’55, Tigard, Oregon
Julie E . Branford ’67, Portland, Oregon
Stewart M . Butler ’61, Hayden Lake, Idaho
Jonathan T . Carder ’68, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Wallace P . Carson Jr . JD’62, Salem, Oregon
Maribeth Collins, Portland, Oregon
Gerald W . Frank, Salem, Oregon
Alan C . Goudy ’51, Portland, Oregon
Stuart A . Hall ’62, JD’65, Portland, Oregon
Susan M . Hammer JD’76, Portland, Oregon
Dale C . Harris ’55, Portland, Oregon
Dale M . Hermann ’65, JD’69, Portland, Oregon
Henry H . Hewitt JD’69, Portland, Oregon
Douglas G . Houser ’57, Portland, Oregon
George W . Hoyt ’58, Sandy, Oregon
Mary K . Hughes JD’74, Anchorage, Alaska
William H . Kilkenny ’41, Vancouver, Washington
Peter C . Kremer ’62, Costa Mesa, California
Eric B . Lindauer JD’66, Portland, Oregon
William D . Long ’59, Genoa, Nevada
Joan H . McNamara ’59, Portland, Oregon
Thomas E . Neilsen MBA’86, Portland, Oregon
Robert W . Nunn III ’72, Portland, Oregon
Robert G . Packard ’73, Portland, Oregon
Norma Paulus LLB’62, Portland, Oregon
Claris C . Poppert ’57, Portland, Oregon
Robert F . Smith ’53, Medford, Oregon
William Swindells, Portland, Oregon
Loren C . Winterscheid ’48, Mercer Island, Washington
Willamette University Board of Trustees
Stephen E . Thorsett was raised in Salem . He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics, summa cum laude, from Carleton College and his doctoral degree in physics from Princeton University . As an astrophysicist, he helped develop two of NASA’s orbiting telescopes, and he and his team discovered the oldest known planet, called Methuselah . He has held research and teaching positions at Caltech, Princeton and the University of
California, Santa Cruz, where he was dean of the science division and founder of their California Teach program for training new math and science teachers .
Since 2011, Thorsett has been the president of Willamette University, where as a teenager he worked in the dishroom . At Willamette, his goals include strengthening the university’s historic connections to Oregon and the Northwest, solidifying its position as a leader in our region for rigorous, high quality undergraduate, management and legal education, and raising the resources needed to provide access to a Willamette education for the most talented high school graduates, regardless of their financial means . Thorsett lives in Salem with his wife, Rachel, also a physicist . Their daughter, Laura, attends Harvard College .
Willamette University President
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Sierra Carroll1994-2015
Sonya Essaadi1995-2015
Bill “Dev” DeveryJune 19, 1933–July 31, 2015
Bill “Dev” Devery, professor emeritus of psychology, taught at Willamette from 1970 until his retirement in 1992 . After his retirement, he remained involved in Willamette through teaching and learning with the Institute for Continued Learning .
Leslie BandfieldSeptember 24, 1958–August 1, 2015
Leslie worked at Willamette from 1987 until retiring from her position as document management tech II in 2014 . She maintained very close ties with Willamette friends and colleagues in the months between her retirement and her death .
Richard WrightJune 17, 1939 – August 28, 2015
Richard W . Wright held the Helen Simpson Jackson Distinguished Chair in International Management at Willamette from 1987 to 1991 . He enjoyed a long career as a scholar and teacher at a number of universities, including McGill University, from which he retired in 2000 .
Clyde B Spence April 24, 1933–November 16, 2015
Clyde was an employee in Willamette’s Physical Plant from 1979 to 1994 . After his retirement he remained engaged in the community and was a frequent sight on campus . In 2010, he established a scholarship fund to support veterans at the College of Law as well as a scholarship fund for
the College of Liberal Arts, a reflection of the dedication to Willamette that he and his wife, Constance, shared .
James Hitchman ’54 November 17, 1932–November 18, 2015
Jim was a member of Willamette’s alumni board and served as a trustee from 1977 to 1979 . Perhaps his most enduring contribution to campus culture was in his role as formation leader for his class in four Freshman Glee victories, a feat shared with only one other class
in the 96-year history of Glee at Willamette .
Dale Weight March 25, 1934–November 29, 2016
Dale Weight became dean of the Atkinson Graduate School of Management in 1990 following a successful career that included working for the Federal Reserve Bank, as well as in private banking . He retired from Willamette in 1998 .
Charles Bestor December 21, 1924 – January 16, 2016
Charles served as the dean of Willamette’s College of Music and was most recently professor emeritus of music at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst .
In Memoriam
Our community grieved the loss of Sierra and Sonya, with their enthusiasm, intellect, talent and incalculable potential . Today we honor their lives and cherish their memories .
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