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Message Class of 2025 June 13, 2025

Processional “Pomp & Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar Presentation of the Colors Kingsley Field Color Guard National Anthem Esperanza Beaudry Invocation Austin Hopson, Associate Pastor, Living Faith Fellowship Welcome and Introduction Dr. Roberto Gutierrez, President Commencement Address Colonel Adam Gaudinski, Kingsley Air Base Commander Student Recognition Gail Schull, Vice President of Student Affairs KCC Employees Who Made a Difference Joshua Guest, General Counsel Academic Honor Student Recognition Jamie Jennings, Vice President of Academic Affairs Presentation of Candidates KCC Faculty Conferring of Degrees and Certificates Dr. Roberto Gutierrez, President Closing Dr. Roberto Gutierrez, President Postlude “Pomp & Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar Recessional Dr. Roberto Gutierrez, President Graduates will receive a complimentary gift during a reception following the ceremony in the Building 4 Commons.

Col. Adam Gaudinski 173rd Fighter Wing Commander Col. Adam Gaudinski is the Commander, 173d Fighter Wing, Kingsley Field, Oregon. The Colonel commands the U.S. Air Force’s sole source of F-15C pilot production, tasked to train the world’s greatest air superiority fighter pilots. As such he leads over 1,100 personnel including the 110-member active association from Luke Air Force Base and is responsible for 23 total inventory and 26 primary assigned F-15 aircraft. Furthermore, Col. Gaudinski is the Oregon Air National Guard State Partnership Program Air Lead and Senior Advisor for Vietnam and Bangladesh responsible for joint, multilateral efforts in the INDOPACOM region. Col. Gaudinski graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2003 and was a four- year Division 1 lacrosse scholar-athlete. He completed undergraduate pilot training at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi in 2005 and was hand-picked to return as a T-37 and T-6 instructor pilot for his first assignment. In a joint billet, he was selected to support Joint Counter-Narcoterrorism contingency operations for SOUTHCOM and SOCOM in Central and South America. Col. Gaudinski is an F-15C Instructor Pilot with over 3,800 total flying hours and has participated in Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, ATLANTIC RESOLVE, INHERENT RESOLVE, NOBLE EAGLE, and AMERICAN RESOLVE. Prior to his current position, the Colonel was the Commander, 173d Maintenance Group, Kingsley Field, Oregon. He holds a 2003 Bachelor of Science, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.; 2010 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.; 2013 Master of Business Administration, American University, Washington, DC.; 2014 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence; 2020 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence; 2022 Commanders Leadership Course, Washington, D.C.; 2022 Safety Board Presidents Course, Washington, D.C.; 2023 Joint and Combined Warfighter School, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va.

Congratulations Class of 2025 Ryan Antonio Benavides ACCOUNTING Brianna Daniene Sawyer Associate of Applied Science, Accounting Emily Elizabeth Falkenrath Associate of Applied Science, Accounting Geoffrey Fredrick Huston Associate of Applied Science, Accounting Jennifer Riley Associate of Applied Science, Accounting Lisbet Guadalupe Salcedo Associate of Applied Science, Accounting Associate of Applied Science, Accounting Monique S. Staton Associate of Applied Science, Accounting Kylee Mae Tidwell Associate of Applied Science, Accounting Sondra Alicia Whyde Associate of Applied Science, Accounting AGRICULTURE SCIENCE Rebecca Marie Allee Associate of Applied Science, Agriculture Science AUTOMOTIVE/DIESEL TECHNOLOGY Levi Alexander Casillas Associate of Applied Science, Diesel Technology Caison Rey Chavez Associate of Applied Science, Automotive Technology Daniel Gonzalez Associate of Applied Science, Diesel Technology Matthew Carl Lee Ward Associate of Applied Science, Diesel Technology Scott D. Madura Associate of Applied Science, Diesel Technology Derek K. Patterson Associate of Applied Science, Automotive Technology Christian Douglas Roman Sikes Associate of Applied Science, Diesel Technology Devin Isaac Delelys AVIATION Jake Outlaw Walker Associate of Applied Science, Aviation - Helicopter Associate of Applied Science, Aviation - Helicopter BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Erandi Artemio Aguirre Gonzalez Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Cheyann Lynn Bailey Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Ricardo Gomez Cerrillo Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Savanna Trace Christian Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Marcos Heleno El-Hage Torres Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Elizabeth A. Figueroa Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Stephanie Foreman Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Jesalyn Mae Harper Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Stacy Belle Kilgore Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Angela Grace Lascola-Sorg Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Alison Elizabeth Levesque-Gaston Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Briana Marie Levey Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Mia Logan Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration - Marketing & Sales ReynaldoR. Lopez Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Pedro Henrique Rodrigues Martins Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration - Marketing & Sales Jaydon Paul McVey Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Valeria S. Mendez Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Emily Noel Murphy Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Bethany Joy Osborn Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Arien Dean Robinson Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Kevvin Noah Tiefenback Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Marcos Heleno El-Hage Torres Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Diana Lizbeth Villanueva Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Itari Villanueva Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Jeffry Michael Vinson Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management Amber Lee Waggoner Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Business Management BUSINESS MANAGEMENT / MARKETING AND SALES CERTIFICATE Ashley Marie Myrick Certificate, Business Management Valerie Sue O’Neill Certificate, Marketing and Sales Leah A. Smartt Certificate, Business Management Maricruz Olais Reyes BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Jenny Louise Wilkinson Associate of Applied Science, Business Tech Office Professional Nora Oralia Valverde Martinez Associate of Applied Science, Business Tech Office Professional Associate of Applied Science, Business Tech Office Professional

COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Zane Dollarhide Associate of Applied Science, Computer Engineering Technology Kenneth L. Mann CYBERSECURITY AND NETWORKING Kordel Zander Smith Associate of Applied Science, Cybersecurity and Networking Mysty Lynn Andrade Associate of Applied Science, Cybersecurity and Networking COSMETOLOGY Gracie Jo Prosser Associate of Applied Science, Cosmetology Taylor Baum Associate of Applied Science, Cosmetology Emilie Marie Nordin Associate of Applied Science, Cosmetology Associate of Applied Science, Cosmetology Jessalyn Nichole Riggins Associate of Applied Science, Cosmetology Kelly B. Terrell Associate of Applied Science, Cosmetology HAIR DESIGN / ESTHETICS AND NAIL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE Jennifer Sue Chandler Certificate, Hair Design Darenzie Chapelle Lawver Certificate, Esthetics and Nail Technology Morgan Alexus Smith Certificate, Esthetics and Nail Technology Aiden Alexander Cook CRIMINAL JUSTICE Jasmine N. Trybom Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice Caterina Cynthia Greb Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice Antonio Miguel Pena Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice Vanessia Rose Wilson Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice ADDICTION STUDIES CERTIFICATE Kelly Dawn Utley Certificate, Addiction Studies DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN Juan Barajas Abigail K. Gibson Associate of Applied Science, Digital Media Design Adam J. Davenport Associate of Applied Science, Digital Media Design Associate of Applied Science, Digital Media Design Eric Vaughan Hartung Associate of Applied Science, Digital Media Design

DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN Justus A. Hughes Associate of Applied Science, Digital Media Design Jessica Lynn Olmstead Associate of Applied Science, Digital Media Design Isabelle Mary Quevedo Associate of Applied Science, Digital Media Design Marsal Anthony Sandoval Associate of Applied Science, Digital Media Design DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN CERTIFICATE Jordan E. Moffett Certificate, Web Design MULTIMEDIA DESIGN CAREER PATHWAY CERTIFICATE Emily Elizabeth A M Birmingham Pathway Certificate - Multimedia Design Brianna Salma Cedillo Pathway Certificate - Multimedia Design Andi Danielle Harmon Pathway Certificate - Multimedia Design Damien James Hunt-Plummer Pathway Certificate - Multimedia Design Wyatt Flynn Jensen Pathway Certificate - Multimedia Design Jacie Kay Madden Pathway Certificate - Multimedia Design Willard Chen McClintic Pathway Certificate - Multimedia Design Logan MJ Norton Pathway Certificate - Multimedia Design John Robert Potter Pathway Certificate - Multimedia Design Jenae Sharon Rhine Pathway Certificate - Multimedia Design Leah Segura Pathway Certificate - Multimedia Design Emily Angeline Wiley Pathway Certificate - Multimedia Design EDUCATION – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR Ashley A. Alaquinez Associate of Applied Science, Education – Early Childhood Educator Ashley M. Coffman Associate of Applied Science, Education – Early Childhood Educator Haylee K. Fetters Associate of Applied Science, Education – Early Childhood Educator Paola Gonzalez Valverde Associate of Applied Science, Education – Early Childhood Educator Alicia Granados Associate of Applied Science, Education – Early Childhood Educator Mickenzie Rae Johnston Associate of Applied Science, Education – Early Childhood Educator Keatin Ashley Logue Associate of Applied Science, Education – Early Childhood Educator Caroline L. Newsom Associate of Applied Science, Education – Early Childhood Educator Nicole Marie Shell Associate of Applied Science, Education – Early Childhood Educator Holley Weber Associate of Applied Science, Education – Early Childhood Educator

ECE CAREER PATHWAY CERTIFICATE SPANISH COHORT Martha Barbudo Pathway Certificate, Early Childhood Education-Spanish Cinthia Espinoza Pathway Certificate, Early Childhood Education-Spanish Elisa Magdaleno Pathway Certificate, Early Childhood Education-Spanish Ana Lucia Montano Pathway Certificate, Early Childhood Education-Spanish Cecilia Perez Pathway Certificate, Early Childhood Education-Spanish Maria G. Rubio Pathway Certificate, Early Childhood Education-Spanish Illias Clay EDUCATION – PARAEDUCATOR Maria Fernanda Piceno Associate of Applied Science, Paraeducator Madaline Diane Hanson Associate of Applied Science, Paraeducator Karamyn Alexis Lee Associate of Applied Science, Paraeducator Associate of Applied Science, Paraeducator Daisy Anahy Torres Associate of Applied Science, Paraeducator EMERGENCY RESPONSE OPERATIONS Alan Jackson Galli Michael Todd Associate of Applied Science, ERO Structure Fire Carson Ray Joyner Associate of Applied Science, ERO Structure Fire Associate of Applied Science, ERO Structure Fire Linda Avila HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Marissa A. Dougherty Associate of Applied Science, Health Services – Health Information Management Bridgette V. Crain Associate of Applied Science, Health Services – Health Information ManagementStructure Fire Associate of Applied Science, Health Services – Health Information ManagementStructure Fire CERTIFIED CODING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE McKenzie Kerry Simono Certificate, Certified Coding Specialist MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Clifford L. Foster Associate of Applied Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Vincent J. Hinton Associate of Applied Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Kaitlyn R. Caughey REGISTERED NURSING Chelsea Merrill O’Connor Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing Jacklyn Nichole Flores Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing Alyceia M. LaJaye Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing Lauren Anne Lightle Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing Gabriela Concepcion Rascon Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing Heather Michelle Rivera Associate of Applied Science, Registered Nursing Ivy S. Johanson PRACTICAL NURSE CERTIFICATE Michelle Christine Martin Certificate - Practical Nurse Certificate - Practical Nurse Alexis Prather Mackenzie Marie Smith Certificate - Practical Nurse Certificate - Practical Nurse ASSOCIATE OF ARTS OREGON TRANSFER (AA-OT) Maxzime Fayth Bond Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Aidan Christopher Coe Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Taylor Jo Gorden Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Sarah Adela Nava Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Kaelin Winter Noon Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Jordynn M. Quinine Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Alexandria Brooke Ruiz Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Aria Joy Sha Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES (AGS) Austin Baldwin-Driscoll Associate of General Studies Dakota Rayne Blackburn Associate of General Studies Christopher John Jay Cain Associate of General Studies Justina Nicole Coffman Associate of General Studies Valrie Jean Davidson Associate of General Studies Shantal De Dios Associate of General Studies Adam Tomas Faunce Associate of General Studies Marla Anne Green Associate of General Studies Owen B. Grove Associate of General Studies Tamara Nicole Heinzman Associate of General Studies Jordan Cora Kelly Associate of General Studies Connor Lee Nickelson Associate of General Studies Destiny Marrie Rowley Associate of General Studies Jonathan Edward Sawyer Associate of General Studies Julie C. Sayre Associate of General Studies Ishiuah Two-Feathers Thom Associate of General Studies Yulian Oswaldo Vidal Associate of General Studies Jeremy A. Yazzie Associate of General Studies

Antonella Salem Audeh AGS IN PSYCHOLOGY Margaret Rose McCage Meister Associate of General Studies, Psychology Cristy Jean Collins Associate of General Studies, Psychology Sara Cowart Associate of General Studies, Psychology KaDe Monica Earhart Associate of General Studies, Psychology Haven LeRae Gillette Associate of General Studies, Psychology Makenna Logan Associate of General Studies, Psychology Omar A. Lopez Associate of General Studies, Psychology Nikita Mashburn Associate of General Studies, Psychology Associate of General Studies, Psychology Sagrario Mendez Associate of General Studies, Psychology Natalie Cobian Mendoza Associate of General Studies, Psychology Latoya Tay Miller Associate of General Studies, Psychology Kylie Marie Rinard Associate of General Studies, Psychology Sahalie Grace Vivanco Associate of General Studies, Psychology WeDawna M. Weiser Associate of General Studies, Psychology Nicholas A.M West Associate of General Studies, Psychology Jeannette Lorraine Allen Associate of Science Kristalina Maria Derry Associate of Science Rachel Hawkins Associate of Science Cristina Hernandez Associate of Science ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS) Bethany M. Lewis Associate of Science Emilee Jo Lindquist Associate of Science Jessica Marie Pemble Associate of Science Isabel Prieto Associate of Science KelLana AnnMarie Kimball Associate of Science Katie Torres Associate of Science Crystal Teresa Ayala LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Linzi Nichole Hawkins Associate of Applied Science, Medical and Clinical Lab Technician Associate of Applied Science, Medical and Clinical Lab Technician Evance Taylor Lebkowsky Certificate, Welding Ashleigh N. Mayes Certificate, Welding WELDING Gabriel Rosiles Certificate, Welding

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Klamath Community College Board of Education Kate Marquez Zone 1 Pacific Terrace and downtown areas 6/30/2029 Dave Jensen Zone 4 Board Chairman. South sub- urb, west of Summers Lane, east of Hwy 97, south of S. Sixth Street. 6/30/2027 Kenneth DeCrans Zone 2 Moyina Heights and areas north of Hwy 140 towards Bly 6/30/2027 Linda Dill Zone 5 Lakeshore Drive, the Orindale area towards Keno. 6/30/2029 Misty Buckley Zone 3 Southeast Klamath Falls and northern portion of Lake County 6/30/2029 Raymond Holliday Zone 6 At large 6/30/2027 Richard Harrington Zone 7 At large 6/30/2029 Jacob Gonzales Associated Student KCC President, non-voting member 6/30/2025

Academic Processional The academic processional, which officially precludes the graduation ceremonies on college and university campuses, is an old and colorful custom which links 21st century education with its early origins. To recognize the achievements of their students, American institutions of higher learning conduct a formal ceremony to award the appropriate degrees earned at the conclusion of prescribed study. The action of taking the certificate or degree, as well as the designation of the day itself, is Commencement. It may be in June, or at the end of other formal periods of study. Various explanations of the term Commencement are possible, though the most likely is that, centuries ago, the bachelor – originally an apprentice – began apprenticeship upon that day, and with the degree of M.A. and Ph.D., the masters and doctors commenced their work upon the day their degrees were conferred. So today, the student, having finished the required preliminary training, sets out upon his or her new career. Ceremonial Mace The mace, which dates back to medieval time when it was used as a weapon, has become a symbol of authority. Traditionally, colleges or universities design their mace to symbolize a theme or message that is central to their mission. The mace is presented by faculty leadership in all formal academic processions in which the institution’s president participates. Upon the four sides of the mace is the official college seal representing the core mission, values and vision of the College, as well as uniquely identifying the College amongst all other educational institutions. The various symbols and images that have been incorporated into the seal’s design have symbolic meaning. The laurel branches are a classic Greek symbol denoting honor and excellence. The torch represents the eternal flame of knowledge and the open book represents knowledge and learning. The radiant sun is a classic symbol for power, life and the shining of the light of truth upon ignorance and it has a local tie-in to Klamath Falls, the “City of Sunshine.” Also represented on the seal is the outline of the state of Oregon, as well as the Roman numeral 1996, the year of KCC’s founding.

Academic Regalia Academic regalia refers to the caps, gowns, and other emblems worn at formal college functions. It has a rich tradition which dates back almost one thousand years. The academic attire is made up of three parts: the head wear, the gown, and the hood. Each aspect of the academic attire has significance and tells something of its wearer’s achievement. The head wear is either a mortarboard or a tam. Most familiar is the square-shaped mortarboard. It is used for the two-year associates, four- year undergraduate degrees, and master’s degrees. It is usually black and can be made of different materials. Six or eight-sided tams, made of velvet, may be worn with a doctoral degree. They may be black or the color of the major field of learning in which the degree was granted. Currently 56 different academic disciplines are assigned their own particular color. Included on the head wear is the tassel. It may either be black (for any degree), or one of the institution’s colors. Gold metallic thread is reserved for governing officials of institutions and individuals with doctorates. The gown or robe is traditionally black, although each institution may assign its own color. Three variations exist. Each signifies a different level of academic achievement. The associate/bachelor’s gown is relatively simple. It has straight lines, long sleeves, and no adornment. The master’s gown is more elaborate. It is easily recognized by its long pointed sleeves. Most distinguished of all is the doctor’s gown. It is marked by four inch velvety edging down the front and around the neck as well as three bars of the same material on the sleeves. The field of study is shown by the color of the velvet. The three bars represent bachelor’s, master’s and doctor’s level achievement. A fourth bar is featured only on the gown of college and university presidents. The academic hood is perhaps the most interesting of the three components. It carries the most symbolism. A hood is bestowed with both master’s and doctoral degrees. The type of degree is indicated by the width of the velvet edging and the length of the hood, the doctor’s hood being the widest and longest. The velvet represents the color assigned to the field of study. The college or university which conferred the degree is depicted by the silk inner lining. By wearing the academic regalia, we humbly display our accomplishments and our respect for academic tradition. Partially adapted from American Universities and Colleges, 13th Edition