fall 2021 commencement ceremony - tstc.edu
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FALL 2021COMMENCEMENT
CEREMONY
HARLINGEN
Today may be the end of your time at TSTC, but it is also the first day of your next adventure: a new career.
MESSAGE FROM THE
CHANCELLOR
Graduates,
Congratulations! You are surely filled with pride today as you celebrate graduation, an outstanding achievement that only a few accomplish.
Today may be the end of your time at TSTC, but it is also the first day of your next adventure: a new career. Chances are you have already landed your new job. But if you haven’t yet, you can find support through our Placement Office or the Alumni Network. Please know that your TSTC family is ready to help you achieve the American dream by finding a spot that matches your new skills.
We are grateful to have been a part of your college journey, and we will count on you being an ambassador for TSTC throughout the years ahead.
With Deep Respect,
Mike Reeser, Chancellor & CEO
*Audience please stand. The audience is requested to remain seated during the recessional.
Prelude and Processional*Pomp and Circumstance
Pledge of Allegiance*Gina Cano-MonrealVice President of Online Learning
National Anthem*Gina Cano-Monreal
InvocationCledia HernandezAssociate Vice Chancellor External Relations & Workforce Development
Master of CeremoniesGina Cano-Monreal
WelcomeAmanda PosadaInterim Provost
Message to the GraduatesAmanda Posada
Guest Speaker IntroductionAmanda Posada
Guest SpeakersMike Reeser Chancellor & CEO, TSTC
Lizzy de la Garza Putegnat TSTC Regent
Recognition of HonorsGina Cano-Monreal
Certification of CandidatesHector Yanez, Ed.D.Senior Vice President of Student Learning
Presentation of ClassAmanda Posada
Conferring of DegreesAmanda Posada
Provost Ending RemarksGina Cano-Monreal
Welcome to New Alumni
BenedictionCledia Hernandez
Closing Message Gina Cano-Monreal
Recessional “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas
2021 I Fall CommencementWednesday, December 8, 6 p.m.Bert Ogden Arena4900 S. I-69 CEdinburg, TX 78539
TECHNICALLY BETTER.
If you graduated Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021 or Summer 2021 your name is not in this program.
Your program and/or video can be found by scanning the QR code and scrolling down to the Archive section.
C A M P U S A D M I N I S T R AT I O NB OA R D O F R E G E N T S
Lissa Adams Provost, East Williamson County
Marcus Balch Provost, North Texas
Barton Day Provost, Marshall
Edgar Padilla Provost, Waco
Amanda Posada Interim Provost, Harlingen
Andy Weaver Interim Provost, West Texas
Randy Wooten Provost, Fort Bend County
Curtis Cleveland Chair
Tony Abad Member
Lizzy de la Garza Putegnat Member
John K. Hatchel Member
Keith Honey Member
Charles “Pat” McDonald Member
Kathy Stewart Member
Tiffany Tremont Member
Ronald “Ron” Widup Member
S TAT E W I D E E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E R SMike Reeser Chancellor & Chief Executive Officer
Gail Lawrence Executive Vice Chancellor & Chief of Staff
Michael Bettersworth Vice Chancellor & Chief Innovation Officer
Rick Herrera Vice Chancellor & Chief Student Services Officer
Jonathan Hoekstra Vice Chancellor & Chief Financial Officer
Jeff L. Kilgore Vice Chancellor & Chief Academic Officer
Ray Rushing Vice Chancellor & Chief Legal Affairs Officer
Jason Mallory Director of Internal Audit
Joe Arnold Deputy Vice Chancellor of Government Affairs
Raymond Fried Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities, Planning & Construction
Pamela Mayfield Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
Marlene McMichael Associate Vice Chancellor of Government Affairs
Kyle Smith Deputy Chief Academic Officer
Christine Stuart-Carruthers Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment
Robert Wolaver Associate Vice Chancellor of Instructional Support
Chad Wooten Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance
DESCRIPTION OF AWARDS & HONORS
Welcome to the TSTC Alumni Network Congratulations on your graduation! We would love for you to continue your relationship with TSTC faculty, staff, administrators and classmates. For more information and ways that you can become actively involved, get connected at tstc.edu/alumninetwork.
The TSTC Foundation supports Texas State Technical College, its students, career programs, faculty and staff. The TSTC Foundation supports the critical needs of students (scholarships, tools and equipment, personal hardships) and provides funds to enhance our ability to provide new and emerging technical programs to support the Texas workforce.
Please visit tstcfoundation.com for more information or to make a donation.
THE DEGREES The Associate of Science degree is specifically designed for the benefit of students transferring to a four-year university. TSTC offers this degree in the areas of biology, computer science, engineering, math and physics.
Technical programs of study offered at TSTC award the Associate of Applied Science degree. These programs prepare technicians who are in demand in today’s industry to work on a level between engineers and skilled craftsmen.
Skill development programs offered at TSTC award Certificates of Completion. These programs are designed to teach students specific skills needed for entry-level jobs. This is accomplished through specialized training in the particular skills area.
TSTC offers an Occupational Skills Award. These short-term, skills-focused courses provide you with the basic technical skills you need to start an entry-level career.
A Core Curriculum Completion Certificate is awardedto all students completing the TSTC General EducationCore. The state of Texas guarantees acceptance by a public four-year university of any complete General Education Core transferred from any other Texas public college.
THE REGALIA Every college commencement ceremony reveals the regalia specific to academia. The differences in the regalia seen in the faculty procession represent the variety of institutions from which they are graduates and the different degrees they earned. The associate’s gown has open sleeves and features a special cowl instead of a hood, which distinguishes it from the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral regalia.
THE HONORSSelect candidates, chosen by their respective divisions, carry the divisional banners. A member of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, carries the TSTC banner.
Members of Φ Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of the two-year college, are recognized with gold stoles and tassels.
*Honor graduates, participants who have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher, are recognized with gold cords.
+Board of Regents Honor Roll members, who have a cumulative grade-point average of 4.0, are recognized with gold medallions.
SkillsUSA Medal winners are recognized with competition medallions.
» Military VeteransTSTC takes great pride in helping veterans transition from military service to civilian careers. Graduating military veterans are honored with a red, white and blue spirit cord and recognized during the commencement program.
Agricultural Technology Associate of Applied ScienceAnastacia ParsonsRyan Torres
Aircraft Airframe Technology Associate of Applied ScienceCristian Trujillo»
Certificate of CompletionAdrian Nacianceno*
Aircraft Powerplant Technology Associate of Applied ScienceEdgar Araguz+Carlos Contreras RuizRuben GuitronBaldemar Hernandez*Javier LopezAbel A. Martinez*Juliana Perez
Certificate of CompletionRoberto Cantu»Sydney LopezAbel Martinez*
Auto Collision & Management Technology Repair SpecializationAssociate of Applied ScienceJuan RodriguezMaria RuizAngel SandovalNarciso Villela*»
Certificate of CompletionJairo Canada LabradaPablo Gonzalez * Zachary HopkinsJoe Zamora
Automotive TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Jesus CazaresAndrew OntiverosGabriel PalaciosMia Wright*Φ
Certificate of CompletionLuis Cepeda*Gabriela CondeAmbrosio GonzalezJack HerbertJose HerreraFrancisco OcanasDavid RodriguezSamuel Vela
Automotive Maintenance & Light RepairCertificate of CompletionEnio BenitezGilbert DelarosaMichelle JacquezChristopher LopezJuan Mata
Biology Associate of Science Greter AguilarEmily AlanisAlexis AlvarezAlyssa AmayaSamantha CervantesYvette Cruz+Brittany EsparzaSamantha FrustilloJuan GonzalesMaria GonzalezLauro Guajardo*Justine GutierrezAshley HernandezJulissa HernandezLyza Leal*Coti LeosLitzy LermaRebecca MaresGuadalupe MaydonEddie Melendez*Seth MendiolaJoe PenaKendra PenaJeamy PonceEsmeralda QuinteroElvia ReynaNicole Ruiz*Almalinda Saldivar+Mayra SotoDaniella Torres*
Naomy TorresBianca TrejoAmy Trevino*Alexandria TrinidadMarlene VargasJordan WhyeDillon Zamora
Biomedical Equipment TechnologyAssociate of Applied ScienceRicardo Mascorro
Computer ScienceAssociate of Science Ricardo CastroRyan GarciaDiana MitchellBreauna MorenoEduardo Ramirez*ΦJose Solis»
Culinary ArtsAssociate of Applied ScienceCynthia Gonzales
CulinarianCertificate of CompletionCaleb Vela
Electrical Lineworker TechnologyCertificate of Completion Eder Diaz*Edrick GonzalesErnesto Hernandez*Nicolas Hernandez»Rudy Hernandez*Juan Martinez+Ricardo Mendez+ Luis PolancoJesus Puga*Oscar Resendez Jr.Nicholas Rojas*Juan Salas+ »
Candidates’ names are compiled by Admissions & Records and submitted for inclusion in the Commencement program.
CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
Graphics, Gaming andSimulation ProgrammingAssociate of Applied Science Abraham Ojeda
Precision Machining Technology Associate of Applied Science Raul Alvarez*Luz Puente*Jose Rodriguez Garcia*Alain Rojas*Joseangel Villarreal* Machining Certificate of Completion Francisco Posas Nursing Associate of Applied Science Marisela Bernal* Yulissa Carrizales*Hugo A. De la Cruz*Sylvia Espinosa*Giselle GaonaJacinta A. Garcia*Priscilla GarciaLizett Garza*Katherine GonzalezRachel Leal*Yvonne MesaEduardo Moreno*Stephanie M. MorenoKimberly MunozMiranda PerezKevin M. Pines*Cynthia Sosa*Regan N. TateAmber N. TrevinoMarissa T. Young
Vocational NursingCertificate of Completion Brandon Allison*»Nathan AllisonGregorio Barron»Yesenia Cecenas*Leslie Cisneros*Jennifer Contreras*Ashley Gasca*Kaylin GonzalesKateleen C. MartinezLuz Mejia*ΦThalia RochaEsmeralda SosaJuan Zavala
Emergency Medical ServicesAssociate of Applied Science Jimmy AncisoErnesto Culver* Michael G. Norman *Dominic Salinas*Michael A. Vedder+
Certificate of Completion Kenneth Breaux*Eddie R. Flores*Courtney B. FrioletVeronica FuerteJacob GarzaBryanda MoralesLisa RiveraJustin N. Vasquez
EngineeringAssociate of Science Marco Aguilar*Marcos BarronJuan A. Perez *Ronaldo Perez Ulises Perez* Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Austin CochranAdrian Resendez
Certificate of CompletionPeter Geraldo*Orlando GraciaKenneth Simpson
MathematicsAssociate of Science Celestina Hernandez
Mechatronics TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Oscar De la CruzRichard LermaJesus PinaElmer Rangel NavarretLuke Zamorano
PhysicsAssociate of Science Nicole Ruiz*
Welding TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Edson AyalaRamiro CaballeroJuliana CamposUvaldo CervantesMarcos EscobarHayden Q. FloresRyan GarciaRamiro GonzalezJunior Mayo Cruz*Joseph PerezGuadalupe ReynaMatthew Zapata
Structural and Pipe WeldingCertificate of CompletionLorenzo AlvarezYamil AvilaAbel CanalesSantiago Castro»Alexander ChavezCarolina CarilloUlises Del AngelNorman Del AngelRamon DiazRuben GamezJose GarciaMarcos GonzalezJuan MagallanesDaniel MaldonadoCarlos Olmedo Francisco PedrozaOsvaldo PenaDaniel PollardRolando RodasEric RodriguezJoseph RodriguezClaired RuizAlejandro VillarrealJavier Yerena
Structural WeldingCertificate of CompletionEthan AhumadaAlexander ChavezUlises Del Angel Hayden Flores Gabriella MooreCiro MunozChristian SanchezMatthew Torres
Wind Energy TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Elias Gonzalez*Brian Sanchez
Wind Energy TechnicianCertificate of Completion Rodolfo BarriosJustin Cantu*Cristian GuerreroJason MartinezEvaristo MedranoNoah Salazar
Academic Core Core Curriculum CompletionOlivia AraizaAndrew H. ArgabrightJessica R. BarronTre CamachoVanessa A. CardenasLilianna L. CarrizalesCaleb S. CordellTanner L. CurryJaylene T. EscobarRicardo EspinozaBryan D. FloresMaria GalvanDelisha R. GarciaMichael Gracia Selen GarciaDestiny GarzaSamantha D. GomezJesus D. GonzalezJacob A. GoveaRubby L. IbarraCarlos De Leon Jr.Vinil N. LovefieldStarla N. MendozaAlexander Moreno Jr.Eric F. MunozJennifer M. MunozDaphne N. OlveraCarlos A. OrtegaMichelle ReyesAndrya D. RodriguezEsmeralda A. RodriguezLuke N. RomoVictoria L. RomoChristian L. SalazarRuben J. SotoEvelyn G. TristanSandra G. VegaFernando VelasquezBrandon M. VillarrealTheresa A. VillarrealElizabeth N. Zuniga
Architectural Design & Engineering Graphics TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Kenia M. Cortez* Brandy K. Johnson+ΦAlex McGeeJoshua E. Rodriguez+Isaiah D. Rojas
Architectural/Civil Drafting TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Keith M. CornwellJack M. FilgoRussell F. Johnson
Computer Aided Drafting and Design TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Christopher D. Kantz
Mechanical/Electrical Drafting TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science G’ Angela P. Jumper
Basic Architectural-Mechanical DraftingOccupational Skills AwardZachary ComptonRose MattoxKendon McDanielNoe G. Munoz+William YarboroughJohn Vargo
Business Management TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Bodgar BenitezFaith R. BlackhatBecky A. BrownLidiana CamposVictoria M. CarusiAshley R. CisnerosHeather Cobb
Gloria E. CompeanLidiana Diaz *Brenda FloresYulisa GaonaGeorgina Garza+ΦKatisha GoodrichJaden E. HinzeΦMarcos LievanosKatisha McKenzie*Monica MendezAstrid C. MooreDori A. QuintanillaΦCaylene L. RiceΦBrenda Rodriguez*Andrea SilvaCheyenne T. SmithJillian R. Torres*Anna VancesValerie M. VillelaMarquivion Williams»Ulanda Wilson
Basic Accounting/BookkeepingOccupational Skills AwardEsmeralda R. Mena
Chemical Dependency CounselingAssociate of Applied Science Michael GoodenRhyan MartinezStepfanie RutledgeJeremy Waide
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Christopher D. Kantz
Basic Computer-Aided Drafting Occupational Skills AwardCollier Stanberry
Computer Networking & Systems AdministrationAssociate of Applied Science George AlejoJoshua M. Allen»Tate R. AutreyRobert BenitezGahungu ChristianKevin DeleonBrendon DouglasJoshua A. FairchildZackary Fiscus-ArdAustin N. JacksonSteve LopezNoel MartinezRyan QuintanaΦAmanda Payne*Ethan J. SaucedoJason F. SeagleΦBruce A. Voelkel
Computer Programming TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Heath B. BaethgeCody L. BeardAndres CortezKanin C. Furlow*Scott J. Greenwood*Aristeo C. Hernandez*Guillermo Hernandez*William L. HolderHaywood D. JohnsonStephen H. KollsNathanial R. LackeyMichael E. Leal Jr.Clay A. MazochTrenier A. McGill Jr.*Adolfo MonrrealDaniel A. MunozAlma OlguinRoberto C. Ortega III*Ian J. PierceNathan G. Robbins*Matthew D. Rodriguez*Elizabeth S. Stiles*Eric L. Tekell+Marissa Webb*
ONLINE PROGRAMS
Cloud ComputingAssociate of Applied Science Donald Boyd Smith II
Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science Dennis R. Boyd Jr.*Tate R. AutreyPaulino Cecilio»Justin DuarteSteve Fava Jr.Anthony P. GouletJacob F. HamiltonΦJonathan E. HarrisMary HelferΦRaymundo P. Iglesias *Victoria R. KelleyEzequiel I. MartinezJohn T. ParksHayden Sheffield*Richard M. StaanaCody ThompsonJesus R. TorresJesus R. Torres IIColton C. VanalstineMicah WebbMichael D. Zuniga
CybersecurityCertificate of Completion Nicholas D. MaioMichael D. Zuniga
Digital Forensics SpecialistAdvanced Technical CertificateDennis R. Boyd Jr.ΦClaudia A. Reyes
Digital Media DesignAssociate of Applied Science Kathryn E. AndersonMaria I. AraujoSeth E. AvilaMarco A. BenavidesCrystal CasanovaVanessa DearmanJuan V. Espinoza Victoria A. FiorentiniFelix X. GomezVanessa R. Miranda-LucioEric Patetta
Jeremy RuizMayra SanchezLilian SantibanezSarah P. SantibanezDavid A. TafollaD’Angelo S. Zayas
Education and TrainingAssociate of Applied Science Alysha N. AlemanCristal S. Anell Priscila CanoHailee D. Castillo*»Jennifer L. DelafuenteRuby GarzaLillian JaramilloJesus R. Lopez IIIRoel MartinezVictoria MontelongoChristina OchoaCordylia Z. OchoaElizabeth L. OrtizSilvia N. Paniagua*Samantha R. Pena+Carlos I. Perez Jr.Sierrah L. PerezHaley Sanchez
Health Information TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Korina L. CantuJuanita M. MorenoJuantia MorenoLisa SimpsonAerial WilliamsEliberto Yzaguirre Jr.
Health Information TechnologyMedical Office SpecialistCertificate of Completion Jamie R. Nowotny
Visual Communication TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Jesus H. PerezCarol S. Pope*ΦRyan SpracklenAshton L. Vest
Basic Web Design Occupational Skills AwardTeresa S. Gomez
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