CommencementSpring 2015

May 16, 2015

Ua Ao Hawai‘i

Words by Larry Kimura Chant melody by Kalena Silva

Kau e ka wena o ke ao i ka laniThe announcement of dawn appears as a glowing streak upon the

heavens,

He wekeweke i ka pö pilipukaIt is a narrow opening in the darkness heralding the day,

He ‘elele o ka poniponi hikinaIt is a messenger of purple glimmer from the east.

Kau ke kähe‘a wana‘ao i ka ‘äla‘apapaStreaks of red stain long cloud formations,

La‘i ana i luna o ke kükulu o ka lani läReposing serenely upon the pillars holding up the heavens;

‘O ka‘u ia e huli alo nei i ka ulu ëI turn to gaze upon this, focusing on growth and the rising of a

new day,

‘Ae, ua ao ë.Yes, day has arrived.

Hö mai lä kö mälamalamaBestow upon us your radiant light

I ka honua nei i ka mauli olaHere upon the earth, filled with the spirit of life.

Ua ao Hawai‘i ke ‘ölino neiHawai‘i is in the brightness of day, it shines, brilliant

Mai ka pi‘ina a ka welona a ka läFrom its boundaries from the east to the west.

Kähiko ‘ia i ka ‘ike manomanoIt wears as its finery a myriad of knowledge,

Ka ‘ike köli‘u mai o kikilo maiOf deep insight from the depths of antiquity.

‘O ka‘u nö ia ‘o ka pülamaMy sole duty is to embrace and to cherish,

A pa‘a ma ka ipu o ka ‘ike ë.So it may be firm in the repositories of enlightenment.

‘Ae, ua ao ë.Yes, day has arrived.

He mele no Hawai‘i ua ao.This is a poem for Hawai‘i which has seen the light of day.

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

2015 Spring Commencement ExercisesEdith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium • 9:00 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2015

PreludeHawaiÿi County Band ....................................................................................................Mr. Paul Arceo, Band Director

Announcements ................................................................................................................ Ms. Jackie Pualani Johnson

ProcessionalPomp and Circumstance .............................................................................................................Hawaiÿi County Band Eldgar/Grundman Mr. Paul Arceo, Band Director

SalutationsUa Ao Hawaiÿi ............................................................................................................................ Hanakahi Council & Kimura/Silva Ka Haka ÿUla O Keÿelikölani College of Hawaiian Language

The Star Spangled Banner ............................................................................................................Dr. Norman Arancon Smith/Key

Hawaiÿi Ponoÿï .............................................................................................................................Hanakahi Council & Berger/Kalakaua Ka Haka ÿUla O Keÿelikölani College of Hawaiian Language

Welcome & Introductions ............................................. Dr. Donald Straney, Chancellor, University of Hawaiÿi at Hilo

Excellence in Teaching AwardsDr. Donald Straney ...................................................................................... Chancellor, University of Hawaiÿi at Hilo

Ms. Jan Gouveia ........................................................ Vice President for Administration, University of Hawaiÿi System

Regent Barry Mizuno .......................................................................................University of Hawaiÿi Board of Regents

Chancellors Award for Excellence in TeachingBoard of Regents Award for Excellence in Teaching

Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Teaching

Student Addresss“The Economy of You” ...........................................................................................................................Alyssa Loving Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics

Keynote AddresssDr. John Pezzuto ............................................................................................................................Dean and Professor

University of Hawaiÿi at Hilo, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy

This is a non-smoking facility.

This document is available in alternate format upon request.

This facility is wheelchair accessible and sign language interpreters are located to the right of the stage.

Pressenting the CandidatesDr. Matthew Platz .............................................................................................. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

University of Hawaiÿi at Hilo

Bachelor's DegreesDr. Donald Straney ......................................................................................Chancellor, University of Hawaiÿi at HiloMs. Jan Gouveia ........................................................Vice President for Administration, University of Hawaiÿi SystemRegent Barry Mizuno ...................................................................................... University of Hawaiÿi Board of RegentsDr. Bruce Mathews .......................................Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource ManagementDr. Randy Hirokawa .................................................................................................Dean, College of Arts & SciencesDr. Krishna Dhir ............................................................................................Dean, College of Business & EconomicsDr. Keiki Kawai‘ae‘a ........................................Director, Ka Haka ÿUla O Keÿelikölani College of Hawaiian Language

Certificate in Teacher EducationDr. Keiki Kawai‘ae‘a ........................................ Director, Ka Haka ÿUla O Keÿelikölani College of Hawaiian Language

Masters DegreesDr. Jan Zulich ...............................................................................................................Professor, School of EducationDr. Donald Price ....................................................... Chair, Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental ScienceDr. Bryan Kim ............................................................................................................... Chair, Counseling PsychologyDr. Tam Vu ...................................................................................................................... Chair, China U.S. - Relations

Doctoral DegreesDr. Kathryn Daub ............................................................................................................. Director, School of NursingDr. John Pezzuto .....................................................................................Dean, Daniel K Inouye College of Pharmacy

Mele for the UniversityPulelo Haÿaheo ...........................................................................................................................Hanakahi Council & Kamanä/Silva/Wilson/Bernadino Ka Haka ÿUla O Keÿelikölani College of Hawaiian Language

AcknowledgmentsDr. Donald Straney ...................................................................................... Chancellor, University of Hawaiÿi at Hilo

RecessionalTriumphal March from Aida .......................................................................................................Hawaiÿi County Band Verdi/Bullock Mr. Paul Arceo, Band Director

Keynote AddresssDr. John Pezzuto, founding dean of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy is our distinguished keynote speaker for the University’s 2015 spring commencement.

Dr. Pezzuto arrived at UH Hilo in 2006 from Purdue University where he had served as professor and dean of the College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Sciences. He was tasked with creating a college, from the ground up, to serve Hawai‘i and the Pacific region as envisioned by the late Hawai‘i U.S. Senator for whom the institution is named.

Despite having no offices, staff or students, Dr. Pezzuto assembled a team of world-renowned faculty which enabled the then, UH Hilo College of Pharmacy, to seat an inaugural class of 90 students the following year and award its first degrees in 2011.

Today, the College is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), on track to become one of the nation’s top 25 institutions, and can look forward to moving into new, modern facilities following last year’s groundbreaking of a permanent home. Dr. Pezzuto believes the successful journey that took the College from a concept to its current status, illustrates what can be accomplished through inspiration, focus and hard work -- the same qualities required to earn a degree.

“Many people predicted the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy would fail, but it will not fail! and, I hope our graduates can view this as an example of how they, too, can be part of something that improves society while at the same time generating pride and self-contentment.”

Dr. Pezzuto will remind graduates that their future is in their hands and that the true value of their degrees will be determined by what they do going forward. His address also marks the final UH Hilo Commencement for him because he leaves in August to assume his new duties as professor and dean of the Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Long Island University (LIU) in Brooklyn, New York. He embarks on that next chapter with a sense of satisfaction that the team he assembled here has largely fulfilled its lofty goals.

“From the very beginning, our aspiration was to not simply create a degree mill but to create a top-ranked college that will inspire hope and pride, and, we have proven that a college with all the right stuff can be based in Hilo and thrive.” Dr. Pezzuto believes that the ‘torch’ being passed is strong and bright and he will look back on his experience and the countless friendships he’s made along the way.

He will also reflect on a lengthy list of firsts, including the inaugural class, gaining professional accreditation, recruitment efforts, establishing quality graduate and research programs, along with the effort to secure a permanent home for the College. And while you can take him out of the College, you can’t take the College out of him.

“Building this College and everything surrounding its creation has become a part of my soul,” Pezzuto said. “In that sense, I don’t imagine I will ever leave.”

Student AddresssAlyssa Loving, a mathematics major with a minor in computer science, represents the Class of 2015 as student speaker. Born on the Big Island of Hawai‘i and raised in Honomu, she has earned numerous academic honors and awards both locally and abroad.

At UH-Hilo, she has maintained a 3.97 GPA and received the University of Hawai‘i Presidential Scholarship, the Pearson Mathematics Underclassman and Graduating Senior Awards, the Pearson Book Award For Outstanding Computer Science Freshman, and the University of Hawai‘i Centennial Scholarship. Outside of the classroom, she has also participated in UH-Hilo’s PURE Math program. Alyssa has also spent a semester studying Mathematics in Budapest and summers performing mathematics research at Williams College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her work has been showcased at national conferences, where she won the outstanding research poster award from the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science. Alyssa has also been given honorable mention for her achievements by the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship and is a National Merit Commended Scholar.

In addition to her national accomplishments and recognitions, Alyssa remains heavily involved with campus life, serving as a mathematics and computer science tutor as well as Editor-in-Chief of for UH Hilo’s art and literary magazine Kanilehua.

In the Fall, Alyssa will be entering a mathematics graduate program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she will continue following her passion in mathematics research.

Alumni MessageDear Spring 2015 Graduates, On behalf of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Alumni and Friends Association and as President of the Association, I want to offer my warmest congratulations to you, our UH Hilo graduates. This is a major milestone in your life, and we are pleased to be able to share in this wonderful occasion with you and welcome you to the world of UH Hilo alumni!

As you venture onto the next exciting phase in your life and form new relationships, we hope that you will stay connected to this University through your membership with our Association and participation in our events.

As a graduate of the Class of 2000, I want to emphasize that it is never too early to get involved. I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities this involvement has afforded me to meet and work with fellow alumni and the faculty at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo. We are proud of the achievements of our University and it is because of students like you, as well as the outstanding faculty, that the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo will continue to grow and prosper.

Your success is our success, and we want to hear about your future accomplishments. The impact that recent graduates can have on prospective and current students is enormous! It is because of the outstanding support of alumni and friends of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo that we are where we are today. Let it be by our generous support that current and future students have the same opportunities. I invite all of you to get involved in the Alumni Association.

We are very proud of your achievement and wish you good health, happiness and continued success in whatever path you choose for your future.

Congratulations!

Best wishes & Aloha,

Jennifer L. Zelko-Schlueter, BA ‘00 President, UH Hilo Alumni & Friends Association Director, Government, Community & Media Relations Hawai‘i Electric Light Company

Warm Wishes from your Student Body Pressident John Dewey once said that education is not preparation for life, but rather education is life itself. You have passed the rigorous trials of your immediate college education, but your life of learning is far from over. Every moment has a latent lesson, each event in our lives lurks a glorious learning opportunity. One of the greatest lessons we can take away from our time here is that to be truly successful in this life, we should never stop learning. The piece of paper you receive today may be about academics, but the experience was a lesson in life. Today, as you ceremoniously graduate from one school, you are still yet a budding student in the school of life.

It is no easy task to follow through with earning a college degree, and we hope that your academic experience here inspires you to continue learning and striving for greatness. There is no doubt that what you have gained during your time here at UH Hilo will en-hance your future learning, and we are hopeful and confident you will continue on to grow wise and do great works in the world. When you think about the last four years, you’ll probably remember that your greatest lessons came from outside the classroom. It’s a good reminder that learning doesn’t stop just because you got a diploma. I wish you courage as you step ahead towards new challenges in life.

The door to learning was open when you arrived, now that you’ve graduated, don’t close it behind you. Today is a route marker. It tells you how far you’ve come, not that you have finished your journey. Keep learning, keep trying, and keep accomplishing! In the eternal words of Mahatma Gandhi: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow, and learn as if you were to live forever!”

Look forward to hearing all the great successes that you have accomplished!

Warm Wishes,

Mindy Alles, UHHSA President 2014-2015

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Spring 2015 Candidates for Graduation

Ph.D (Pharmaceutical Sciences)Marites Juan Calibuso-Salazar Micah David Kealaka‘i Glasgow Kehau Akemi Hagiwara

Noemi Libed ArzagaHui ChenMelissa Leilani Garnett

Amy Anne HanapiPatricia Kay HensleyTammie Katherine Yukie Napoleon

Armando Corbilla Sarmiento Jr.Kimberley Ann SchorrTracy Elizabeth Thornett

* Honors Candidate + Chancellors Scholar

Shaahin AghajaniFrancine Verma AmoaChi Chiu YeungChristopher John BaggotBrianne Marie Blakesley*

Jasmine Michelle Yap BradfishAndrea Lynn Brauer*Albert ChoRichard James CleaveChao Robert CoxJeremy Benjamin DaubePavlin Emilov DimitrovLe DuBlanche Anne Galsim DuarosanNichole Elizabeth Estes*Conner Cain FerrinJoseph Jack FredrickRyan Keith FukumitsuJozelle Gabriel*Ericson C. Ganotisi*Tanya Ann GatesJeffrey Laist GoreStephanie Mercado Gregorio

Remy Hany GuirguisDavis Isami HanaiDaniel Steven Hasegawa*

Ryan William HimesCheuk Kong HoHuiyuan HuJim HungBryan HuynhMina IbrahimKelly Toshiko Ishizuka*

Brian Cecil John*

Eun Hae JungElyse Midori KandaMadison Gabrielle Karr*Tiffany Ashley Khan*

Krista Rae Dumandan KidoCasey Kiyoshi KoizumiTraci Michiko Kusaka*

Isaac Kapono LauPhilip Tan Chuong LeAndrew W. LeeClesson Tomio Robert LeeDaniel Kenichi Leong*

Edwina Yin Ching Leung+

Jennie Kay Lim*

Emily LinWei Lin*

Franklin LiuKristina Marie Kim Lo*

Nicole Kimiko MiyahiraKathy Kaori MorrisKenna Kimiko MuramotoChelsea Chiharu MurobayashiTracy Ng*

Chi Bich NgoEric Ngo*

Mai Quynh NgoBryan G NguyenLynn T. NguyenThai Quoc NguyenKristiAnne Shelby Nishek*

Darian Makoto OshiroAlysia Mariko Osugi*Jin Bae PakJessica Ann Parker*Jarred Brian Manuel Prudencio* +

Jenny Lee Lopez RamosGarrett Curtis RhodesLaTasha Ruth Riddick*

Lois Samantha RoadarmelNatalie Michael Savona*

Stephanie Luong SumnerKacie Fujiko TakahashiLindsey Kami Takara*

Katharine Elizabeth TamaiFrederick Ross TaylorTrina M Tran*

Antonio Verduzco Alvarez*

Jill Anne Del Pilar Villarosa*

Amelia Diane VolgarinoDaniel Noriyoshi WatanabeJillian Marie Wewers*Eric William WigmostaEdward Ming WongAllison Akemi YamashitaAkio Yanagisawa*

Nicole Satomi YoungAttakelt Menker Zerihhun

College of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

College of Arts & Sciences

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani

College of Hawaiian Language

Master of ArtsBrandy-Alia I. Serikaku

Hawaiian Language & Literature

Certificate in Teacher EducationKiana Hokulani Atkinson

Indigenous Education

Teren Nahelenani Travaso Cabebe Indigenous Education

Noah William DavisIndigenous Education

Eva Elizabeth Kapelaonaali‘i K K C Eli Indigenous Education

Kyla Keakealani Manzano Indigenous Education

Aisha Reiko Tanaka Indigenous Education

Kehaulani Wehrsig Indigenous Education

Elisa Kulia Lehua Young Indigenous Education

Master of Arts in China-US RelationsGordon Tai Hong Ching Jeffrey Lester Pieper

Christelle Mia Lei Hiwa Hiwa Ishoda BockrathBritney Rose CareyGavin David CoffinHelena Keanuenuekeaokawahine CostaHeather Nicole FranklinAlexandria Atsuko Gausepohl

Jacqueline J. GuerreroAshlee Keolalaulani KalauliErin Chieko KawakamiErin Nicole McIver+ Jodie Natsuko OkimotoCandice Leiko Leina‘ala OtaJimmie Eugene Ricks III

Lester G RiveraSabrina Juliana SchultzNikka Chikako TakaneVirgilio Valite Viernes, Jr.Iwalani L.M. WallAmber Marie Pualeiolikolehua Waracka

College of Arts & Sciences

Master of Arts in Teaching

Tucker AngleseJanelle Rae AuKelly Michelle Broussard

Lawrence Velasco CariagaKerith Gay EdwardsKit Fletcher Hill

Erick KimMalgorzata Budkowska KreppsBritney Erin Yumiko Kunihiro

Andrea Hazuki LimFaith Rose PayneRachel Melody Searls

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

* Honors Candidate + Chancellors Scholar

* Honors Candidate

College of Agriculture, Forestry and

Natural Resource Management

Bachelor of Science in AgriculturesRory Kahakuloa AkauKerstyn Kanoe Meiling AuJuan Alberto AvellanedaEric Hoon ChoBritton Alexander Clark Cole

Ellen Marie DesJardinsYasha Paulo EadsLeonardo Ronald FatuTerence Joseph HedtkeLong Hu

Oliver Gil Jimenez PradoLukas J. KambicDaisy Elizabeth MaherJames Marlow Fairfield MooreChelsea Nicole Morrison

Jarrett N. ShawJohnathan Jay ShestokesKalena Eden ShiromaLehua Kawekiu Martha WallNaolionalani Keahi’aukai Weller

Academic Subject CertificateRory Kahakuloa Akau

Forestry Resource Management & Conservation

Debra H. K. CannolesPlant Tissue Culture

Eric Hoon Cho Plant Tissue Culture

Ellen Marie DesJardins Agriculture & Plant Tissue Culture

Yasha Paulo Eads* Plant Tissue Culture

Terence Hedtke* Plant Tissue Culture

Jarrett N. Shaw Plant Tissue Culture

Mika Matthew Lee Wong Forestry Resource Management & Conservation

Master of ScienceEva Brill

Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Colton Lawrence Edward Iolani Collins

Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Adam Lewis DawTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Monika Meilani FrazierTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Scarlett Kristina Adeline KettwichTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Matthew Charles MuellerTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Hoang Yen Xuan NguyenTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Michael Harry RineyTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

James Michael RushingTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Tomoko SakishimaTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Christine E Short Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Melissa Rose Mieko Tavares Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Alexander Xinglin Wang Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Mark Waltner Wasser Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Carey A. Yost Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Allyn-Michaela Leilani Sueko Yamasaki

Forestry Resource Management & Conservation

College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of ArtsGlenn Ross Aanstoos

Philosophy

Callie Jordon AberleKinesiology & Exercise Science

Kevin Ray AbudaBiology

Norlene Vendella AfalavaSociology

Joel AgustinHistory

Micah Xann Namaka‘iolani ‘AkauEnglish

Maureen Lucy AllisonBiology

Mikael Cristopher Butay Altares Biology

Daisyjean Postrano AmoncioBiology

Cindy Marie Iwalani Among-Serrao

Marine Science

Charles Henry AnesiKinesiology & Exercise Science

Brandi J. Antonio*Biology

Jamie Lynn Araujo-RosaAdministration of Justice

Amber Kainoa ArthurPsychology & Sociology

Mason Swanson AsherPolitical Science

Fa‘asaviliga Austin Saifoloi AsiataPolitical Science

Kassy Nohea Beverly Jo AstrandeSociology

Colleen Marie AubreyKinesiology & Exercise Science

Heather Rae BaileyAnthropology

Kurtis S. BeckerPsychology

Tessa Faye BeersAnthropology & Psychology

Mark Beau BiglerMarine Science

Taylor Noel BillingsleyLiberal Studies

Alize Marie BlasAnthropology & Psychology

Shannon BloomSociology

Daniel Ray BoggelnKinesiology & Exercise Science

Saesha Kaho‘opomaika‘i Bohol-Perez

Psychology

Casey William BolgerSociology

Lori Diane Bothwell*Natural Science

Madeline Carol BrandonPsychology

Blythe Sierrah Le‘amakamae Cabanting

Sociology

Vada Grace Cambio*Communication

Devin Lee Kaikane CarlsonSociology

Christina Noel Cauley*Anthropology & Geology

Tani K. ChamberlinPsychology

Lisa Michele Chanley*Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Mary Margaret Rose Cheung-fuk*Communication

Hiroko ChibaNatural Science

Torrence Siu Ki ChingBiology

Theodore Lyndsay ChismPolitical Science

Chaysen Christian ChongBiology

Alyssa Uilani ChowPsychology

Cale R. ClementsonPhysics

Jordan Bledsoe ConcannonPhysics

Chloe Marie Cornelius*English

Briette Louise CorpuzAnthropology & Psychology

Renee Lynn Corpuz*Biology

Brendan Joseph CoteAnthropology & Geology

Diana CoughranPsychology

Nicole Akemi CuisonAnthropology

Austin James CusackKinesiology & Exercise Science

Christin Kameaiomakamae DeCoito

Communication & Psychology

Jeremy Theodore Kaika‘i Dela Cruz

Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Stephana Marie DillardGeology

Thomas Scott DolsHistory

Jason H Donaldson*Psychology

Brandi Ann Puanani Nalaielua Dugo*

Psychology

Selena R. M. DyeSociology

Samantha Lauren EbnerNatural Science

Corey Harris EdwardsAnthropology

Autumn Mercedez EncinasPsychology

Tiffany Marie Epping*Psychology

Christina Marie Evert*Communication

Jacob Salilo FanoAdministration of Justice

Jacqlynn Carmyn FieldsAdministration of Justice

Amber Rose Fontes*History

Nicolas Cesar De La Rosa FrancoKinesiology & Exercise Science

D’Jon FranklinAdministration of Justice & Philosophy

Joshua Allen Fuentes*Communication

Ryan James Hiroshi FukunagaKinesiology & Exercise Science

Dayna Lynn Pu‘unani Ganigan*Psychology

YinSong GaoChemistry

Desha Ann Hiroko Napua Gapusan*

Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Mario Jacob GarciaEnvironmental Studies

Brittney Ann GeorgePsychology

Christine Lea GhiasiKinesiology & Exercise Science

Gwendelyn Navalta GoSociology

Todd Kamram GoldMarine Science

Travis Tyler GordonPsychology

Lauren Keiko A‘ala Honua Grace-Finley

Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Kalena Dionna GranadaHistory

Tami Ann GranadaPsychology

Emily Marie GreeneCommunication

Christopher A. GreineisenEnglish

Gina Catherine GuglielmelliPsychology

Leeandra Geanoa HalaAdministration of Justice

Kawehiokaiulani Mieko Elizabeth Hanohano

English

Kristopher Kalani HansonBiology

Apollo Chan HarrisEnglish

Isaac D. HaslettPolitical Science

Sarah E. HeckmanPsychology

Britta HelzbergPsychology

Andrea K. Hess*Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Dawn Konami HessMathematics

Juliana Brienne Holzman-EscarenoPsychology

Blake Yasuo HondaCommunication & Psychology

Christopher Charles HubocanCommunication

Kai Aaron Igarashi*History

Faiupu Faletoese IoaneAdministration of Justice

Linda Gabriela Ixtupe*Psychology

Aimehio Vez Iyeke*Administration of Justice & Political Science

Kodep Iyong Jr.Chemistry

Jessica Taylor Jacobs*Philosophy & Psychology

Daniel Kamohoali‘i Jennings-KamMarine Science

Michael JerryPerforming Arts

Kristine Michelle JohnsonArt

Wyatt Storie JonesGeography

Jarin Shigeo Kadooka*Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Ariel Juliann Kaleimoku KahahaneAnthropology

‘I‘inimaikalani Keali‘ikua‘aina Kahakalau

Liberal Studies

* Honors Candidate + Chancellors Scholar ++ Presidential Scholar

Bachelor of ArtsMatthew Makanaokalani Kamaka

KalahikiMathematics

Sandra Kastner-OiPsychology

Kristi Hisae KataokaBiology

Cherie Rhodes Pualani KauahiMarine Science

Lilinoe Yael Beatrice Kauahikaua*Administration of Justice

Taylor Keoni KauweloaSociology

Kauanoe Kacy Ka‘anoiKinesiology & Exercise Science

Jordan Kamele KealohaKinesiology & Exercise Science

Marina J KelleyAnthropology

Caitlin KellyAnthropology

Ashley KennedyCommunication

Peter A. KimPhilosophy

Yonghwan KimJapanese Studies

Brittany Ashley KondoMathematics

Daniel Jacob KonklerKinesiology & Exercise Science

Danielle Lee Kooyman*Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Dragoljub KrakovicHistory

Marlene M. KufrovichSociology

Taylor Jay LagadonSociology

Jessica Gwendolynn LahipAdministration of Justice

Korina Kamalamalamapomaikai Leong

Communication

Douglas William LeotaPolitical Science

Urita Julia LeviSociology

Keola Ha LimkinPsychology

Elizabeth Lihau LonokapuKinesiology & Exercise Science

Alyssa Kealohi Loving* ++

Mathematics

Mallory Ann LowellPsychology

Mandy Lynn LuiBiology

Blaine Carreira Manaokalani Luiz*Biology

Robert Mitsuo Ikaikamaikalani Lyman

Psychology

Faailoilo Elizabeth Ma SunCommunication

Ashley Fagaelupe MageoAdministration of Justice & Political Science

McKenzie Ann ManginoCommunication

Amber Ka‘eo Ku‘i ManiniCommunication

Alexandra Nicole Marin*Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Kesusa MarquezBiology

Marissa Renee’ MartinAnthropology

Marcy Kaiulani MartinezPsychology

Seulata Alofisa MasinaSociology

Royden B. MasulitKinesiology & Exercise Science

Kyle Masami MatsudaAdministration of Justice

Shelby Karina MatsumotoArt

Nicholas Kichizo MatsushimaCommunication

Charlene Leimomi MckeeCommunication

Katherine Elizabeth MillerMathematics

Matt Isao MiyashiroAnthropology

Kellie Naomi MiyazuArt

Austin Willard Moore*Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Margarita Esther MoralesPsychology

Melanie Rae MorelosKinesiology & Exercise Science

Reinette Charmain Ipolani MorganSociology

Erika Morihiro*Psychology

Konrad Kalahoohie Mossman*Art

Camie Chiharu NakagawaJapanese Studies

Tory Mikio NakamuraHistory

Alexandria Janise Nakao-Eligado*Political Science

Christopher J. NakashimaAdministration of Justice

Allyssa Leilani Nau*Sociology

Rose Anne Catheny Patino NavaltaPhilosophy

Ashley Christine NelsonKinesiology & Exercise Science

Kara Marie Nelson*Communication & English

Scott L. Nielsen*Communication

Lindsey Lani Nishimura*Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Sachika NojiriArt

Adrian Scott NortonPsychology & Sociology

Arren Sebastian Marie NunezKinesiology & Exercise Science

Michael Oka NurnbergerAdministration of Justice & Psychology

Thomas Joseph O’Reilly JrMarine Science

Valdeane Uchima OdachiPhilosophy

Michelle R. OdascoPsychology

Zechary Palaina Jiro Anicas Okamoto* +

Communication

Ballerina Pipi‘imaleeleele OloSociology

Ciera Moanilehua PagudHistory

Basanta Raj Pahari*Mathematics

Nicolette PaigeArt

Kara Lianne Paulachak*Chemistry

Marta Maria Abreu Pe‘aPsychology

Brian Daniel PedroKinesiology & Exercise Science

Laura Leilani Christine PereiraMathematics

Casey Nohealani Perreira-RabagoMathematics

Kori Gaila Petsch*Philosophy

Debra Ellen PhillipsArt

Hye-Jin Jeong Piper*Performing Arts

Robert Frank Piper*Philosophy

Robert Thomas PongaPhysics

Mailani Kapua‘ilikea PuliBiology

Samantha Kamailelauli‘i Pulu‘ole-Mitchell

Psychology

Laurel Marie Rain*Communication

Jovelyn Corpuz Ramelb*Communication

Micah Rhobelyn Tunac Ramos*Communication

Katrina May RamseyPsychology

Stacey Elisabeth Reed* ++

History & Performing Arts

Hayley Morgan ReynoldsCommunication

Eric H RicardoMarine Science

Kanani Cherise Rivera*Administration of Justice

Makoa Kawaiola Rosa*Communication

Jenna Paige RubinMarine Science

Lajkit RufusGeography

Laak George RussellPhilosophy

Ardena Maria Jane Saarinen*Environmental Studies & Political Science

Reese SakoHistory

Vanessa Marie SalinasKinesiology & Exercise Science

Chelsey Rae SantosKinesiology & Exercise Science

Taryn Junko SatoCommunication

Zutchill Dingle Masae SatoCommunication

Andrea R. SavagePsychology

Jennifer Michelle SeelyEnvironmental Studies & Geography

Fenny Ediloi Lokelani SekliiAdministration of Justice

David Alan SellersCommunication

Bryce Clayton ShandroKinesiology & Exercise Science

Brandi Leilani ShifflettPsychology

Rebecca Nicole ShortGeography

Sarah Jessica Silva*Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Rory Kanoho kuahiwi Silva-Sampaio

Performing Arts

J’aime Martinique Sisson*Psychology

Samuel Cabot SmithBiology

* Honors Candidate + Chancellors Scholar ++ Presidential Scholar

Bachelor of ArtsShayna Kehaulani Sonido

Psychology

Sara Rose SouzaKinesiology & Exercise Science

Matthew Jay Starr*Psychology

Nicole Nohealani StenstromBiology

Andrea StroescuEnglish

Caroline Michele Stromick*Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Gary Loui SurBiology

Jove Jenn Maalihan TamanPsychology

Evan Donald TamiyasuBiology

Wade Hakaru TaokaKinesiology & Exercise Science

Alana Kahalei Mokiao TavaresCommunication

Larissa C.H. TawataCommunication

Ashley Carol Terrell*Japanese Studies

Sean Paul Mikioi TesoroSociology

Amber Lokelani Thomas OandasanSociology

Natasha Marie Haunani ThorellCommunication

Tyler Lloyd ThornhillAnthropology & Communication

Charles Andrada TolentinoKinesiology & Exercise Science & Sociology

Leilani Catherine Yvonne TousoonAdministration of Justice

Jennifer Leigh Trujillo*Political Science

Jonathan M TruslowSociology

Kyle Kenta Tsubota*Biology

Grace UalesiAdministration of Justice & Philosophy

Kayla Kristin UeharaBiology & Chemistry

Kahealani Ku‘uleialoha Vento-Rowe

Sociology

Shelby Ann U‘ilani VickersKinesiology & Exercise Science

Abbey Marie WadeKinesiology & Exercise Science

Laurence Kalehua WalshGeography

Krystle Lorie WamilPsychology

Taylor A’llyn WarnerEnvironmental Studies

Brittany Krystal WashburnArt

Karly Marie WattsHistory

Kirstie Lynn WilliamsPsychology

Henry C. WilsonAnthropology

Katherine Wilson*Performing Arts

Stacey WittCommunication

Joshua Alan WongKinesiology & Exercise Science

Mika Matthew Lee WongCommunication

Margaret Persihter WorswickPsychology

Taylor Rose WrightKinesiology & Exercise Science

Mei-Yi XieCommunication

‘Oli Kawahine‘aukai YamadaEnvironmental Studies

Strick Lloyd YamadaKinesiology & Exercise Science

Randall Seita Yamaoka*Japanese Studies

Dana Jay YamashitaKinesiology & Exercise Science

Nicholas William Yamauchi*Geography

Jo-Anney Gabriella YandallNatural Science

Eddie Iosinto Yeichy*Political Science

Seamus Kenji YoneshigeBiology

Tristan Kazuo Yoshida*Biology

Rebecca ReNae Anne ZieglerCommunication & Marine Science

Anastasia V Zosim*Psychology

* Honors Candidate

Academic Subject Certificate

Bachelor of ScienceKaren Debbie Akiba*

Nursing

Lynn Asam*Nursing

Malia BowdenNursing

Nicole M. Calsbeek*Marine Science

Sean Leo Carlos*Computer Science

Kyle Jun Hing ChunNursing

Cale R. ClementsonAstronomy

Marie CochraneNursing

Jordan Bledsoe ConcannonAstronomy

Shawna Lehua Leilani Cooper* Nursing

Anthony Wilford Nicholas Daub* Nursing

Randy William Dellinger* Nursing

Bailey Aya Donahue* Biology

John Richard Evans* Computer Science

Emily Keanuenuelani Fernandes* Geology

Deborah Michiko Fried Nursing

Tiffany Moanikealaonapua Garcia Nursing

Bryson Gonzalez Nursing

Brandon Kekoa Augustin Gurat Environmental Science

Alexandria Gutmanis-Burian Biology

Brandon William Hendricks Computer Science

Tobi Shawn Hoff* Nursing

Gabriel M. Hsu Marine Science

Ted Masao Ikari* Nursing

Carrie Ga-Lai Ip* Biology

Renee Akimi Iwata Nursing

Jason Houston Johnson Nursing

Mark Thaddeus Kai Jones* Nursing

Jennifer H. KaneshiroNursing

Chermaine BMP Kaulula‘au-Pakele Nursing

Dustin Kiyoshi Pono Kimura Nursing

Christopher Z. Kluzak* Biology

Evelina Kocharov* + Nursing

Anjulie Larson* Nursing

Aviee-Ann Inn Yan Naval Lee* Nursing

E’Lisa LeeAstronomy

Jaeline Ku‘unani Lee Nursing

Dianne R. Madamba* Nursing

Michael Ernest Madrigal Marine Science

Gina Fangu-’O-Vava’u Mahe Computer Science

Marissa Renee’ Martin Marine Science

Christylynn Kuuipo Nachor Nursing

Gulnara Nadeau Nursing

Jaysen Christopher Niedermeyer* Marine Science

Ciera Moanilehua Pagud Biology

Fagalima L. Paleafei* Geology

Emily Rose Peavy Astronomy

Kristin M Pedersen* Computer Science

Elizabeth Mischell Pennock* Marine Science

Robert Thomas Ponga Astronomy

Johanson Hoon Nin Quist* Nursing

Jovelyn Corpuz Ramelb* Nursing

Theresa-Regina P. Rivera* Nursing

Lisa Kristel Santiago Nursing

Ngan Truong Sasai Nursing

Zutchill Dingle Masae Sato Nursing

Ian G. Seely Geology

Alexander D Self Computer Science

Kevin Michael Silva Astronomy

Lauren Marcia Jane Smith Nursing

Barbara Ann Smithley* Nursing

Kanoelani Kapeka Steward Marine Science

Frans Amile Sy* Nursing

Nicole Talisay Nursing

Shelby Yukiko Tanaka* Nursing

Larissa C.H. Tawata Nursing

Aijah Joshua Thompson*Nursing

Zachary Tman* Biology

Sasha Tokuda Nursing

Taylor Nicole Tomita*Environmental Science

Tianna Waipa* Nursing

Elizabeth Elaine Arca WakayamaNursing

Laurence Kalehua WalshEnvironmental Science

Emily Wilson Marine Science

Sherina Alohanani Yacavone*Nursing

Allyn-Michaela Leilani Sueko Yamasaki

Environmental Science

Leanne Akemi Yap Biology

Darcy Kamalani Yogi*Environmental Science

Nicole Michiko Yoneishi* Biology

Carl K. Yoshida Marine Science

Marissa Kuuiponohealani Yoshida*Nursing

James Hugh Ziegler IVBiology

Cindy Marie Iwalani Among-Serrao

Environmental Studies- Physical Science

Nicole M. Calsbeek*Mathematics

Devin Lee Kaikane CarlsonEducational Studies

Tani K. ChamberlinEducational Studies

Renee Lynn Corpuz*Mathematics

Brandi Ann Puanani Nalaielua Dugo*Educational Studies

Selena RM DyeWomen’s Studies

Autumn Mercedez EncinasEducational Studies

Tiffany Marie Epping*Women’s Studies

John Richard Evans*Database Management

Jacqlynn Carmyn FieldsWomen’s Studies

D’Jon FranklinWomen’s Studies

Dayna Lynn Pu‘unani Ganigan*Educational Studies

YinSong GaoChinese Studies

Brittney Ann GeorgeEducational Studies

Gwendelyn Navalta GoEducational Studies

Kalena Dionna GranadaEducational Studies

Kawehiokaiulani Mieko Elizabeth Hanohano

Teaching English as a Second Language

Brandon William HendricksDatabase Management

Dawn Konami HessEducational Studies

Kai Aaron Igarashi*Educational Studies

Akihiro ItoTeaching English as a Second Language

Michael JerryEducational Studies

Wyatt Storie JonesEnvironmental Studies- Physical Science

* Honors Candidate + Chancellors Scholar

* Honors Candidate ++ Presidential Scholar

Academic Subject Certificate

College of Business and Economics

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Bachelor of Business Administration

Dahye JongTeaching English as a Second Language

‘I‘inimaikalani Keali‘ikua‘aina Kahakalau*

Computer Application Dev Spec

Matthew Makanaokalani Kamaka Kalahiki

Educational Studies

Ashley KennedyEducational Studies

Yonghwan KimChinese Studies & Teaching English as a Second Language

Gail Lynn Klevens*Educational Studies

Daniel Jacob KonklerEducational Studies

Christopher Gerhard KoppAnthropology & Chinese Studies

Yoshiko KurikawaTeaching English as a Second Language

Korina Kamalamalamapomaikai Leong

Women’s Studies

Alyssa Kealohi Loving* ++

Mathematics

Mallory Ann LowellEducational Studies & Women’s Studies

James Gordon McElvaneyTeaching English as a Second Language

Reinette Charmian Ipolani Morgan Women’s Studies

Alexandria Janise Nakao-Eligado*Chinese Studies

Valdeane Uchima OdachiWomen’s Studies

Kristin M Pedersen*Database Management

Laura Leilani Christine PereiraEducational Studies

Casey Nohealani Perreira-RabagoEducational Studies

Hye Jin Jeong Piper*Teaching English as a Second Language

Robert Frank Piper*Teaching English as a Second Language

Micah Rhobelyn Tunac Ramos*Japanese Studies

Hayley Morgan ReynoldsEducational Studies

Jenna Paige RubinMarine Option Program

Ronald Kaipo Cendick Miranda Santos*

Japanese Studies

Ronald Kaipo Cendick Miranda Santos*

Teaching English as a Second Language

Jennifer Michelle SeelyPlanning

Alexander D SelfDatabase Management

Brandi Leilani ShifflettComputer Application Dev Spec

Rory Kanoho Kuahiwi Silva-Sampaio

Chinese Studies

Andrea StroescuEducational Studies

Jove Jenn Maalihan TamanJapanese Studies

Gabriel Francis Boloson TebowTeaching English as a Second Language

Tyler Lloyd ThornhillAnthropology

Yuka ToramaTeaching English as a Second Language

Kahealani Ku‘uleialoha Vento-Rowe

Educational Studies

Naolionalani Keahi‘aukai WellerEducational Studies

Mei-Yi XieChinese Studies

Randall Seita Yamaoka*Anthropology, Educational Studies &Teaching English as a Second Language

Hitomi Kitade* Alexandria Janise Nakao-Eligado* Darwin Danilo Ortiz Karyle K S Yamane

Michael Paul Francis Kaleo Abraham

Business Administration

Stacy Catherine Aurway*Accounting & Business Administration

Kai‘ea Epperson CannAccounting

Debra H. K. Cannoles*Accounting & Business Administration

Lorri Ann Kuuipo Howells CardozaAccounting & Business Administration

Krystel Rae Charkowski*Accounting

Ellen Marie DesJardinsBusiness Administration

Jaytrine Marie FloresBusiness Administration

Hannah Margaret Furumo*Business Administration

Shantel Lauren GeringerBusiness Administration

Thomas J GrimmelBusiness Administration

Eric Christopher HigginsonBusiness Administration

Samuel Meakalia KimBusiness Administration

Breanna Renee LeonardAccounting

Agostinho MaiaBusiness Administration

Zoey-Ann K. MartinezAccounting & Business Administration

Zoey-Ann K. MartinezBusiness Administration

Midori MatsuoAccounting & Business Administration

Kallen K. MizuguchiBusiness Administration

Julia Lauryn Christy NaftelBusiness Administration

Yumiko Nakano*Accounting

Lolyn Reimers NethBusiness Administration

Courtney Kanani NickelBusiness Administration

Derek Ray OwensBusiness Administration

Julian RedmonBusiness Administration

Desiree SekliiBusiness Administration

Losalia Malaea Gardenia SeumanuBusiness Administration

Michael William SliferBusiness Administration

Amberlene Moetoto ThompsonBusiness Administration

Leilani Lama TofilauBusiness Administration

Karyle K S YamaneBusiness Administration

* Honors Candidate + Chancellors Scholar

Hitomi Kitade* Asia Pacific-U.S. Relations

Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani

Bachelor of Arts

Academic Subject Certificate

Kassy Nohea Beverly Jo AstrandeHawaiian Studies

Corey Thomas BellLinguistics

Dillon Keane Dominguez*Hawaiian Studies & Linguistics

Brandi Ann Puanani Nalaielua Dugo*Hawaiian Studies

Aiko Lepeka AhYee EnglishHawaiian Studies

Aulani Kasha HerrodHawaiian Studies

Linda Gabriela Ixtupe*Linguistics

Kamalani Ho‘ohiwahiwaokalewanu‘u Johnson

Hawaiian Studies & Linguistics

Janice Pualani Kaho‘ohanohanoHawaiian Studies

Kamaleiku‘uipookalani Kalehuawehe-Valentine*

Hawaiian Studies

Yonghwan KimLinguistics

Maile Ku‘uipo Kipapa*Hawaiian Studies

Gail Lynn Klevens*Linguistics

Daniel William Iini Kihe McDonald*Hawaiian Studies

Ronald Kaipo Cendick Miranda Santos

Linguistics

Elijah Ka‘ikena ScanlanHawaiian Studies

Kanoelani Kapeka StewardHawaiian Studies

Gabriel Francis Boloson TebowLinguistics

Kahealani Ku‘uipo WilcoxHawaiian Studies

Randall Seita Yamaoka*Linguistics

Aiko Lepeka AhYee EnglishHawaiian Studies

Daniel William Iini Kihe McDonald* Hawaiian Studies

Academic Subject Certificate

College of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Arts in Pharmacy StudiesFrancine Verma AmoaChristopher John BaggotBrianne Marie Blakesley*

Jasmine Michelle Yap BradfishAndrea Lynn Brauer*Albert ChoRichard James CleaveChao Robert Cox*

Jared D. CrowtherJeremy Benjamin DaubePavlin Emilov DimitrovLe DuBlanche Anne Galsim DuarosanNichole Elizabeth Estes*Conner Cain FerrinRyan Keith FukumitsuJozelle Gabriel*Ericson C. Ganotisi*Tanya Ann GatesJeffrey Laist GoreStephanie Mercado GregorioRemy Hany Guirguis

Daniel Steven HasegawaRyan William HimesCheuk Kong HoHuiyuan HuJim HungBryan HuynhMina IbrahimKelly Toshiko Ishizuka*

Brian Cecil John*

Eun Hae JungElyse Midori KandaMadison Gabrielle Karr*Tiffany Ashley Khan*

Krista Rae Dumandan KidoCasey Kiyoshi KoizumiTraci Michiko Kusaka*

Isaac Kapono LauPhilip Tan Chuong LeAndrew W. LeeClesson Tomio Robert LeeDaniel Kenichi Leong*

Jennie Kay Lim*

Emily LinWei Lin*

Kristina Marie Kim Lo*

Nicole Kimiko MiyahiraKathy Kaori MorrisKenna Kimiko MuramotoChelsea Chiharu Murobayashi*Tracy Ng*

Chi Bich NgoEric Ngo*

Mai Quynh NgoBryan G NguyenThai Quoc NguyenKristiAnne Shelby Nishek*

Darian Makoto OshiroAlysia Mariko Osugi*Jin Bae PakJessica Ann Parker*Jarred Brian Manuel Prudencio* +

Jenny Lee Lopez RamosGarrett Curtis RhodesLaTasha Ruth Riddick*

Lois Samantha RoadarmelNatalie M. Savona*

Stephanie Luong SumnerKacie Fujiko TakahashiLindsey Kami Takara*

Katharine Elizabeth TamaiFrederick Ross TaylorTrina M Tran*

Antonio Verduzco Alvarez*

Jill Anne Del Pilar Villarosa*

Amelia Diane VolgarinoDaniel Noriyoshi WatanabeJillian Marie Wewers*Eric William WigmostaEdward Ming WongAllison Akemi YamashitaAkio Yanagisawa*

Chi Chiu YeungNicole Satomi YoungAttakelt Menker Zerihhun

Honor SocietiesPi Sigma Alpha

National Political Science Honor Society

Aimehio Iyeke Alexandria Nakao-Eligado Jennifer Trujillo

Lilinoe Kauahikaua Aredeena Saarinen Eddie Yeichy

Sigma Theta TauNational Nursing Honor Society

Noemi Arzaga Chermaine Kaululaau-Pakele Armando Sarmiento

Shawna Cooper Anjulie Larson Kimberley Schorr

Anthony Daub Gulnara Nadeau Barbara Smithley

Deborah Fried Tammie Napoleon Frans Sy

Patricia Hensley Johanson Quist Shelby Tanaka

Ted Ikari Jovelyn Ramelb Sherina Yacavone

Mark Jones Theresa-Regina Rivera Marissa Yoshida

Evelina Kocharov

Beta Gamma SigmaNational Business Association Honor Society

Stacy Aurway Hitomi Kitade Shantel Geringer

Deborah Cannoles Alexandria Nakao-Eligado Yumiko Nakano

Breanna Leonard Hannah Furumo Krystel Charkowski

Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society

Jason Donaldson Linda Ixtupe J’amie Sisson

Tiffany Epping Jessica Jacobs Matt Starr

Phi Alpha ThetaNational History Honor Society

Thomas Dols Kai Igarashi Stacey Reed

Draboljub Krakovic Ciera Pagud

Pho ChiAcademic Honor Society in Pharmacy

Brianne Blakesley Kelly Ishizuka Tracy Ng

Andrea Brauer Tiffany Khan Jarred Prudencio

Chao Cox Traci Kusaka Lindsey Takara

Nichole Estes Daniel Leong Trina Tran

Jozelle Gabriel Wei Lin Jill Anne Villarosa

Davis Hanai Kristina Lo Akio Yanagisawa

Daniel Hasegawa

Acknowledgments

Announcers .....................................................................................................Ms. Kainoa Ariola, Mr. Kurt de la Cruz, Mr. Kekoa Harman

Student Marshals ................................................................................................................................Ms. Hannah Wu

Faculty Marshals .......................................................................Dr. Alice Davis, Ms. Rayna Morel, Ms. Lisa Tostenson

Student Check In .................................. Ms. Marilani Marciel, Ms. Jenny Wakida, Ms. Marcia Tavares, Ms. Joan Platz

Student Line Up ..................................................................Mr. Jacob Picus, Ms. Mackenzie Slayton, Ms. Shelly Clark

Ushers .............................................................................................................................. UH Hilo Conference Center

Facilities & Decor ..............................................................................Mr. Kolin Kettleson, UH Hilo Auxiliary Services; Ken Kaleiwahea, Hawai‘i Community College Auxiliary Services; UH Hilo Conference Center; County of Hawai‘i – Ho‘olulu Complex; Mr. Randy Nevins - Palms

Student Speaker Committee .....................................................................................................Ms. Rayna Morel, Chair

Program .........................................................................................................Academic Affairs; Administrative Affairs;College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resources Management;

Bookstore; College of Arts & Sciences;College of Continuing Education & Community Service;

Communication Department; Disability Services;Graphic Services; Ka Haka ÿUla O Keÿelikölani College of Hawaiian Language;

Media Services; Office for Student Affairs, Office of the Chancellor;Performing Arts Department; UH Hilo Student Association;

Office of University Relations

Sign Language Interpreters ...................................................................................... Ms. Tara Trujillo & Ms. Mary Love

Special thanks to:

Ms. Bridget Awong, Mr. Walter Dudoit, Ms. Deneen Louie, Ms. Jenny Wakida, Ms. Yolanda Andres, Ms. Marcia Heller, Mr. Kenn Hupp, Ms. Gail Makuakane-Lundin,

Mr. Craig Mori, Mr. Jason Tanaka, Ms. Luana Kawelu, Ms. Yu Yok Pearring,Ms. Mariko Miho, Dr. Robert Chi, Ms. Susan Shirachi,

Mr. Reed Takaaze and Mr. Darin Igawa.

The Star-Spangled BannerPoem by Francis Scott Key Music by John Stafford Smith

Oh, say, can you see by the dawn‘s early lightWhat so proudly we hailed at the twilight‘s last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,O‘er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?And the rocket‘s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.Oh, say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave

O‘er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Hawai ‘i Pono‘iMusic by Henri Berger Lyrics by David KalÅkaua

Hawai‘i pono‘ï Hawai‘i's very own,NÅnÅ i kou mØ‘ï Look to your sovereign lord,Ka lani ali‘i Your chief that is heaven-born,Ke ali‘i. Who is your king.

Hui:Makua lani ´ Protector heaven-sent,Kamehameha ´ Kamehameha great,Na kÅua e pale To vanquish every foeMe ka ihe. With conquering spear.

Hawai‘i pono‘ï People of Hawai‘i's land,NÅnÅ i nÅ ali‘i Look to your native chiefs,NÅ pua muli kou Your sole surviving lords,NÅ pØki‘i. The nation‘s pride.

Hawai‘i pono‘ï People of Hawaiian stock,E ka lÅhui ´ My nation ever dear,‘O kÅu hana nui With loins begirt for work

E ui ´. Strive with your might.

Pulelo Ha‘aheo

Words by Kauanoe KamanÅ, Kalena Silva, William H. WilsonMusic by Haunani Bernardino

Pulelo ha‘aheo ke ahi a nÅ lehua a‘o HiloHilo o ka mÅlamalama, lamakü o nei aoKa ua Kanilehua ka‘u e pülama mau aiHilo i ka uluwehiwehi, wehi kau i ka w´kiu

Hui:E kü a‘e e Hilo, lei i ka na‘auaoHo‘okahi ka umauma, ho‘okahi pu‘uwai.

English Translation by Kauanoe KamanÅ, Kalena Silva,Kenith Simmons, William H. Wilson

Lehua blossom flames leap high above Hilo,Hilo, proud bearer of the torch of wisdom, light for all to share.I shall always cherish the Kanilehua rain;Hilo, lush with vegetation, a lei reaching to the highest peaks.

Chorus:Rise up, O Hilo, wear proudly the mantle of enlightenment;

Let us stand united in purpose, mind and heart.

Academic RegaliaThe academic costume worn by faculty during commencement comes from an old tradition dating from the Middle Ages. At that time all students were clerics. Academic regalia was worn to keep students warm as well as to identify the religious order to which the student belonged.

In America, academic costumes were established based on the intercollegiate code of 1895. Each aspect of the costume, such as gown color, mortarboard tassel, and sleeve shape, indicate something about the wearer and the highest degree received.

Most gowns are black, but some schools use brightly colored gowns. The color of the tassel indicates the highest degree earned by the wearer; a doctor‘s cap frequently bears a tassel of gold. Sleeves that are pointed are worn by holders of a bachelor‘s degree, oblong sleeves by holders of master‘s degrees, and bell-shaped sleeves indicate the wearer holds a doctorate or specialist degree. The doctor is distinguished by the three bars that adorn the sleeves of the gown.

The brightly colored hoods are the outstanding feature of the academic costume. They represent both the field of study and the university from which the degree was earned, as represented by the colors of both the border and the lining.

Here at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, we also continue the tradition of marching in academic regalia. Indeed, the colorful procession of faculty is marked by distinctive caps and gowns from universities worldwide. Similarly, the color of the tassel worn by today‘s graduation candidates reflect their major.

Maize ............................................... AgricultureWhite ...........................Arts, Letters, HumanitiesDrab ..............................Business AdministrationSilver Gray ................................CommunicationCopper ..............................................EconomicsLight Blue ........................................... EducationOrange ............................................ EngineeringBrown .................................................. Fine ArtsMaroon .................................. Home EconomicsCrimson ............................................. JournalismPurple .......................................................... Law

Lemon ........................................Library ScienceKelly Green ......................................... MedicinePink .......................................................... MusicApricot .................................................. NursingDark Blue ......................................... PhilosophySage Green ........................... Physical EducationPeacock Blue .................... Public AdministrationGolden Yellow .......................................ScienceCream ......................................... Social ScienceCitron ..............................................Social WorkGray ................................... Veterinary Medicine

This document is available in alternate format upon request.This facility is wheelchair accessible, and sign language interpreters are located to the left of the stage.

Parents, relatives and friends:

To find your graduate after the Commencement Ceremony, look for the first letter of his or her last name posted on the walls encircling the

main floor of the Stadium.

Congratulations to all of you!

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

200 W. Kāwili Street

Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720

www.hilo.hawaii.edu