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Fall 2008 UHH Commencement Program
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Fall Commencement Exercises
December 20, 2008
Ua Ao Hawai‘iWords by Larry Kimura Chant melody by Kalena Silva
Kau e ka wena o ke ao i ka lani
The announcement of dawn appears as a glowing streak upon the heavens,
He wekeweke i ka pö pilipuka
It is a narrow opening in the darkness heralding the day,
He ‘elele o ka poniponi hikina
It is a messenger of purple glimmer from the east.
Kau ke kähe‘a wana‘ao i ka ‘äla‘apapa
Streaks of red stain long cloud formations,
La‘i ana i luna o ke kükulu o ka lani lä
Reposing serenely upon the pillars holding up the heavens;
‘O ka‘u ia e huli alo nei i ka ulu ë
I 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 mälamalama
Bestow upon us your radiant light
I ka honua nei i ka mauli ola
Here upon the earth, filled with the spirit of life.
Ua ao Hawai‘i ke ‘ölino nei
Hawai‘i is in the brightness of day, it shines, brilliant
Mai ka pi‘ina a ka welona a ka lä
From its boundaries from the east to the west.
Kähiko ‘ia i ka ‘ike manomano
It wears as its finery a myriad of knowledge,
Ka ‘ike köli‘u mai o kikilo mai
Of deep insight from the depths of antiquity.
‘O ka‘u nö ia ‘o ka pülama
My 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
2008 Fall Commencement ProgramNew Gymnasium - Athletic Complex • 9:00 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2008
PreludeHilo High School Band
Mr. Armando Mendoza, Band Director
GreetingsJudith Fox-Goldstein............................................................................ Commencement Coordinator
ProcessionalPomp and Circumstance. ..............................................................................Hilo High School Band Eldgar/Grundman Mr. Armando Mendoza, Band Director
Brahms Finale Brahms/Bocook
SalutationsWelcome ..........................................Dr. Rose Y. Tseng, Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
Ua Ao Hawai‘i ........................................................................Dr. Kalena Silva, Faculty & Students Kimura/Silva Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language
The Star Spangled Banner .......................................................................................Mrs. Terry Sever Smith/Key
Hawai‘i Pono‘ï ....................................................................Hilo Showcase Singers and Assembly Berger/Kaläkaua Conducted by Ms. Amy Yamasaki
Introductions ..................................Dr. Rose Y. Tseng, Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
Student Address“Creating a Sustainable System in Hawai‘i is Our Responsibility” .........................Tara Anderson
Candidate, Bachelor of Arts, English
Keynote AddressThe Honorable Neil Abercrombie… ...............................United States House of Representatives,
Congressman
Presenting the CandidatesDr. Phillip Castille ...................................................................Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Bachelor DegreesDr. Rose Tseng ................................................................. Chancellor, University of Hawaiÿi at Hilo
Regent Carl Carlson ............................................................University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents
Regent Harvey Tajiri ...........................................................University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents
Dr. William Steiner .............................................................................Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management
Dr. Randy Hirokawa .................................................................... Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Marcia Y. Sakai .............................................................Dean, College of Business & Economics
Dr. Kalena Silva .....................................................................Director, Ka Haka ÿUla O Keÿelikölani College of Hawaiian Language
Certificate in Teacher EducationDr. Jan Zulich .................................................................................................. Professor of Education
College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Kalena Silva .....................................................................Director, Ka Haka ÿUla O Keÿelikölani College of Hawaiian Language
Masters DegreesDr. Donald Price ..................................................Program Chair, Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science
Dr. Kalena Silva .....................................................................Director, Ka Haka ÿUla O Keÿelikölani College of Hawaiian Language
Mele for the UniversityPulelo Haÿaheo ................................................................ UH Hilo Showcase Singers & Assembly Kamanä/Silva/Wilson/Bernadino Conducted by Ms. Amy Yamasaki
AcknowledgmentsDr. Rose Y. Tseng ............................................................ Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
RecessionalRecessional ....................................................................................................Hilo High School Band Charlie Hill Mr. Armando Mendoza, Band Director
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.
Keynote AddressBorn in Buffalo, New York, Congressman Neil Abercrombie earned a Bachelors degree in sociology from Union College in Schenectady in 1959. He moved to Hawai‘i in 1959, enrolled at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, and earned a Master’s degree in sociology and his Ph.D. in American Studies.His career has been filled with a variety of occupations including a probation officer, a graduate teaching assistant, college lecturer, professor, construction apprentice program director, and special assistant to the State Superintendent of Education. Congressman Abercrombie began his public service in the Hawai‘i Legislature in 1974. Af-ter two terms in the State House, he served in the State Senate for eight years and chaired the Senate Committees on Higher Education and Human Services. He also served on the Honolulu City Council from 1988 to 1990. He was originally elected to serve out an unexpired term in the U.S. House of Representa-tives in a 1986 special election. He returned to Congress by winning election to a full term in 1990 and has been re-elected in every election since then. He ranks 41 among 236 House Democrats in seniority. He is currently Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, which oversees the Air Force and Army, and a senior member of the House Natu-ral Resources Committee, which has wide-ranging responsibilities over native people’s is-sues and our national parks, forests, wilderness areas, oceans, and the energy and mineral resources they contain.Congressman Abercrombie has used his seniority in Congress to establish relationships on both sides of the aisle and secure congressional authorization for more than $3 billion in Hawai‘i military construction projects, millions more for transportation infrastructure, and support for Hawai‘i’s visitor industry. The Congressman is also credited with securing federal funding for a variety of research contracts in Hawai‘i that have helped to grow the local high technology and alternative energy industries and overall state economy.He has been a tireless advocate for improving the quality of life for military personnel and their families, including military pay raises, better retirement benefits, health care im-provements, and modern housing. In 2007, Congressman Abercrombie was a leader in shifting military priorities, moving billions of dollars into an urgent program of building, equipping and transporting Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to U.S. troops in combat in Iraq. These vehicles were designed to survive roadside bomb blasts and other attacks, and have been credited with literally saving thousands of U.S. lives. He also co-authored Blood of Patriots, a mystery novel focusing on the role of money in electoral politics, with Richard Hoyt. Congressman Abercrombie is married to Dr. Nancie Caraway who is also an author and educator.Congressman Abercrombie was an early and key supporter of President-elect Barack Obama. His ties to Obama date back to his college days when he attended classes with and befriended Obama’s parents, Ann Dunham and Barack Obama, Sr. He is the only member of Congress to have met Obama when he was a child.
Student AddressTara Anderson, the 2008 student speaker, is an English major with a passion for writing. She is also pursuing a minor in marine science and a Marine Option Program certificate.Born and raised in the small Alaska fishing town of Cordova, Anderson is a three-time member of the Dean’s list, a prolific writer and a member of UH Hilo’s newly formed Freedom Equality Movement club.Her commencement speech will focus on the capability and necessity for Hawai‘i to become sustainable and the responsibility of the graduating class to contribute to that effort.
A Message From The Student Association President“ Man’s dilemma---now and always--- has been that he misidentifies his own intellectual artifacts as reality. But these artificial suppositions are merely the products of an arbitrary point of perception. The inadequacy of the answers we receive is a direct consequence of the limitations implicit in the viewpoints of the questioner. Slight errors in the formation of questions result in gross errors in the answers that follow.”
- Dr. David Hawkins
There are many ways to educate a human. Rules and expertise can disconnect us from our intuitive knowing. Self-discovery on a micro and macro scale is being published in “how to” manuals. Our “education has been primarily spelled out in textbooks and instruction manuals.” I want to see a re-awakening in humanity which will regenerate our connective understanding within the whole.We need to emanate knowledge from our intuitive core. I love the word, emanate. It is a word that suggests glowing power from an inner source point. To emanate is to find alignment with purpose and natural divineness. I picture a person with an amber glow filtering through their skin and creating an aura of rays.Education is the individual’s connection with the whole. It is a privately public experience. Education must start in our source and emanate to the world around. Keep the connection strong.
Lani Dawn Thru-FinePresident, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Student Association
A Message From The Alumni Association PresidentDear Graduates,
On behalf of the University of Hawai’i at Hilo Alumni and Friends Association, I want to congratulate you on your fine academic achievements. Today we commemorate your time here at UH Hilo, and you will undoubtedly reflect on the many memories you have created here. I urge you to take pride in recognizing the diverse talents of your fellow schoolmates, and give them your congratulations as well.Today we are all faced with a challenging economic environment. A shaky financial and labor market awaits you. However, armed with your degree and a positive attitude, you will be well-equipped to succeed in your chosen career. You have taken the necessary step: earning a college degree to enable this reality.I encourage each of you to stay connected to your alma mater. The University of Hawai’i at Hilo Alumni and Friends Association provides opportunities for alumni in the local community to come together for social and intellectual enrichment. We rely on the collective strengths and capabilities of our members to create a strong, perpetual bond between former students and the University.It is this “UH Hilo ‘Ohana” that wishes you, the Fall 2008 Graduating Class of the University of Hawai’i at Hilo, the very best in all your future endeavors. CONGRATULATIONS and ALL THE BEST!
Sincerely,
Kapena LumFinancial Advisor, American Savings BankPresident, UH Hilo Alumni and Friends AssociationUH Hilo, BBA 2002
* Honors Candidate
canDiDates for GraDUation
Master of Science - College of Arts & Sciences
Brandon Cody Chapin Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science
Rogelio Ernesto Doratt Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science
Margaret Elizabeth Mikahala Farias Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science“Variation in the trap gene of Plasmodium relictum: Prevalence of single nucleotide polymorphisms in infected amakihi (Hemignathus virens) on the east side of Hawaii Island”
Holly Jessop Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science “Sibling Sea Urchin Species of the Genus Echinothrix in Hawai‘i: Morphology, Genetics, & Ecology”
Colby Michelle Kearns Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science “Recreational Use and Impact Assess-ment for Richardson’s Ocean Park, Hilo, Hawai‘i”
Brian Kettl Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science Internship Option
Raymond Benjiman McGuire Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science “Does the invasive tree, Falcataria moluc-cana, facilitate high population densities of the invasive Puerto Rican treefrog, Eleutherodactylus coqui?”
Blake David McNaughton Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science “A Biological and Social Examination of the Opelu (Decapterus sp.) fishery in West Hawaii, Hawaii Island.”
Lucas H. Mead Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science “Surface water metabolism in a tropical estuary, Hilo Bay, Hawai`i, USA, during storm and non-storm conditions.”
Michelle Noelani Norman Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science “Falcataria moluccana and E. coqui alter the decomposition rates and the decom-poser community in a Hawaiian forest”
Lauren Kaiulani Pagarigan Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science “HSP70 gene and protein expression in the Hawaiian coral, P. meandrina, exposed to long-term nutrients and elevated sea water temperature”
Leayne D’Andrea Patch-Highfill Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science “Estimating Genetic Diversity of Palila (Loxioides bailluei) and Familial Relation-ships of Helper Males”
Abelardo Antonio Rojas Umaña Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science
Amy Sanae Shimabukuro Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science
Steven Kazunori Souder Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science “Host specificity and biology of Syphraea uberaben sis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) for the potential biological control of Tibouchina herbacea (Melastomataceae) in Hawaii”
James R. Tait Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science ”Variation of sediment trace elements and stream nitrate isotope ratios with land use in the Waiulaula and Hilo Bay Water-sheds, Hawai’i Island, Hawai’i.”
Simona Vaduvescu Tropical Conservation Biology &
Environmental Science “Development of a passive diffusive sam-pling device for time-integrated assess-ment of atrazine in Hawaiian streams”
Master of Arts - College of Arts & SciencesKathy Lynn Gollaher
Counseling Psychology Tamia Maria McKeague
Counseling Psychology “Problematic Relationships, Depression and Anxiety during the Transition to Adulthood”
Lovina Haunani Moevao Counseling Psychology “Alternative Education with At Risk Ado-lescents in Hawai‘i: A Follow-up Study on Lanakila Learnin g Center Students”
Doctor of PhilosophyCatherine Anne Edmonds
Hawaiian and Indigenous Language and Culture Revitalization
Kekoa Lloyd Harman Hawaiian Language and Literature “Lamakü: Ka ‘Imi Na‘auao Me Ka Piko‘u Hawai‘i, He Noi‘ina Polokalamu Kälä Hele Kulanui Hawai‘i”
Myoung-Ja Hwa Hawaiian Language and Literature
Kananinohea K.C. Kawai‘ae‘a Maka‘imoku Indigenous Language and Culture
Education
Master of Arts - Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani
“The Reliability and Validity of the Mäori Language Proficiency in Writing Test: Kaiaka Reo Year 8.”
* Honors Candidate
Catherine Louise Abellera Psychology
Maelan Kaleolani Abran Political Science
Keshia Leiana Adolpho Political Science and Administration
of Justice
Dianne Marie Corpuz Agbigay Psychology
Junior Aini Political Science
Vincent Paul Alvarado Sociology
Tara Ashlynn Anderson English
Timothy Wade Andrade Biology
Kris Liane Aoki Sociology
Chaun Lavell Ballard Psychology
Allen Bryant Bartolome Administration of Justice
Admir Becirovic Political Science
Cheyenne Bianchini Communication
Ian Robert Bledsoe Linguistics
Kule‘a Lester Ka‘eo Bondallian Art
Kimberly Marie Bott Physics
Christina Rose Kainoe Bottrell* Anthropology and Philosophy
Marita Laren Bradley Sociology
Dustin Kuhina Kenji Broad Administration of Justice
Jeffrey Charles Brown Sociology
Jessie Lahela Burgess Biology
Shawn K. Byrd Psychology
Josephine Carl Political Science
Risa Michelle Carles* English
William Thomas Carrell Japanese Studies
Lea Nicole Carrico Marine Science
Sandy Puanani Carvalho* Performing Arts
Michelle Christine Charlston Psychology
Wei-Yu Chen Communication
Young Ah Choi Mathematics
Laurie Haynes Coberly Psychology
Matthew Paul Kaho‘okele Coelho Natural Science
Mariama Onike Cole Administration of Justice and
Political Science
Albert Cortes, Jr. Geography
Matthew Adam Czarnota Mathematics
Ashley Lehiwa Davis Psychology
Joseph Brian Davis Communication
Jordan K.H. Day Kinesiology & Exercise Science
Jadee-Marie K. DeLima Psychology
Hana Ann Denning* Administration of Justice
Chanel Beatrice Leialoha DePonte Psychology
Randi Marie Devine Psychology
Matthew Richard Kamakana-makamaemaikalani Dill Communication
James Scott Doolittle Mathematics
Dana Lee Downing Psychology
Tim Timberlake DuBois Biology
Charity Lee Kuuipoleimamo Dudoit Psychology
Amy Lee Dunn* Marine Science and Natural Science
Yardley Samantha Duran-McMillen Psychology
Amanda Kay Easley Marine Science
Chelsie Lehuanani Evans Psychology
Kendrick K. Farm Psychology
Aileen Abalonya Fa‘afili Psychology
colleGe of arts & sciences
Bachelor of Arts
Academic Subject Certificate
Lisa Akiye Ebesugawa Plant Tissue Culture
Nainoa Jason Taylor Goo Plant Tissue Culture
Melanie Dee Herring Plant Tissue Culture
Morgan Matthew Johnson Plant Tissue Culture
Kendrick K.O.W. Loo, Jr. Plant Tissue Culture
Brandan Asakichi Nakamoto Plant Tissue Culture
Jason George Cook Tripp Plant Tissue Culture
Jamie Samantha Bean Gregory Arthur Bottjen Lisa Akiye Ebesugawa Nainoa Jason Taylor Goo Kelly Jo Green*
Melanie Dee Herring Kristen Chiemi Kehau Higa Joseph Hajime Ito Morgan Matthew Johnson Kendrick K.O.W. Loo, Jr.
Eron Bruce Martan Brandan Asakichi Nakamoto* Mary Carver Serain Christina Marie Sloss Jason George Cook Tripp
colleGe of aGricUltUre, forestry & natUral resoUrce manaGement
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Bachelor of Arts
* Honors Candidate
Ryan Richard Tavares Fer-reira Marine Science
Laura Maxine Foster Geography
Sherry Kana Fujii Communication
Kelsey T. Fukuda Natural Science
Nicole Reneé Gaglianese Psychology
Kimberly Galigo Political Science
Alan Michael Gallion* English
Paul Feodor Gebauer Communication
Warren Giles Art
Rosemary E. Greenway Communication
Michelle Dawn Gruszczynski Marine Science
Christine Michelle Gumbs* Communication
Brittany Rae Hamblin Kinesiology & Exercise Science
Sharla-Ann K.S.N. Harada Psychology and Sociology
Kawa Tangpo Harijan Communication
Kaori Hayama Linguistics
Edmund Michael Hayley English
Christopher James Hebb Environmental Studies
Paula Zoe Helfrich* Anthropology
Crystal Anne Hendricks Psychology
Jonelle Breann Herman Marine Science
Maria Ann Hew Len Political Science
Kristen Chiemi Kehau Higa Biology
Christopher Mitsuo Hirata Kinesiology & Exercise Science
Chrystal Kehaunani Mei-Ling Hodson Psychology
Chieko Horii Psychology
Tzu-I Hsia Performing Arts
Shauna Lei Ige Psychology
Yoko Isoda Marine Science
Amberly Jewelle Javar Sociology
Asher Mandisa Jendayi-Wohl Psychology
Jennifer Brook Johansen Biology
Kenneth Bert Johnston Anthropology
Isabelle Eve Jonland Psychology
Elizabeth Leina‘ala Kahahane Anthropology
Jodi Lynn Ka‘ehukai Kalawe Psychology
Tiana Lee Malia Kaluhiwa Sociology
Justin Damian Kauhl Linguistics
Erin Chieko Kawakami* Natural Science
Desiree Mahealani Ka‘ae Administration of Justice
Allan Robert Keefe, Jr.* Liberal Studies
Ata Ul Hadi Khan Physics
Jordan Leimomi Kiaha Sociology
Kelly Ann Kile Sociology
Mataio King Geography
Geary Gavin Krueger Sociology
Bryner P. Kulian Communication
Michelle Nicole Lawrence Psychology and Administration of
Justice
Amber Margaret Lee Political Science
Christopher George Lee Linguistics
Karlie Lei‘ilima Lewis Psychology
Linda Henoheanäpuaonälani Linker Psychology
Taralee Jo Mabry Administration of Justice
Diveena Seshetta Marcus Philosophy
Francisco Mariano Administration of Justice
Rebekah Gabrielle McKoy Liberal Studies
Ernest Mahi Medeiros Psychology and Anthropology
Kareen K. Medeiros Administration of Justice
Tomas Mikulasek Liberal Studies
Yuko Miyazato* Psychology
Shellie Akiko Mizuno Philosophy and Anthropology
Theresa Ann Mock Anthropology
Michael J. Morgan Political Science
Naoki Morozumi Linguistics
Doris Bucaneg Mosuela Communication
Aaron Seichi Nakamura-Weiser Communication
Yuri Narita Liberal Studies
Kristen Kiana Naylor Communication
Luzdary Tamayo-Diaz Nelson Biology
Ranae Nitura Marine Science
Nicole Malia Olayon* Kinesiology & Exercise Science
Michelle Lorene Olsen Marine Science
Rowena Lehua Kahawai Ota Psychology
Deanne Patrice Psychology and English
Tiffany Mariko Pömaika‘i Pavao Psychology
Ryan Andrew Peters Communication
Claude Claude Phillip Political Science
Rodney Wichep Phillip Political Science
Robin Carol Phillips English
Laura Ashley Ponce Biology
Albin De Peralta Quitoriano Liberal Studies
Meghan Marie Rau Marine Science
Joeleen Riklon Psychology
Julie Robertson Psychology and Administration of
Justice
Kimberly Priscilla Rodas* Psychology
Brandon Santos Rodriguez Administration of Justice
Talan Zantekin Rosam Art
Lydia Jewell Rua* Linguistics
* Honors Candidate
Certificate in Teacher EducationBridget A. Frederick
Elementary Education Unchalee Rimando
Secondary Education
Academic Subject CertificateKris Liane Aoki
Women’s Studies
Rachel Erin Forsberg Teaching English as a Second
Language
Amber Margaret Lee International Studies (Relations)
Diveena Seshetta Marcus Women’s Studies
Anthony Mario Marzi Database Management
Janelle Sina Cuaderno Navarro E-Commerce Technology & Business
Attila Frigyes Takacs E-Commerce Technology & Business
Bachelor of ScienceKimberly Marie Bott
Astronomy
Sebastian Jesse Bronner Astronomy
Brooke Lois Brown Environmental Science
Kainana Sachi Francisco* Environmental Science
Solomon Kawika Ho Astronomy
Andrew Honma Biology
Tinteru Matsumoto Kahiki-naokala Jack Computer Science
Luke Jack Linhoff Biology
Anthony Mario Marzi Computer Science
Justin James Stevick Astronomy
Daniel Frank Valle Geology
Houston Curry Wade Astronomy
Tracy Michelle Ryan Mathematics
Keisuke Sasada Mathematics
Jeffrey Roger Schmidt Art
Karla Diana Schultz Psychology
Muti Arno Selifis Political Science
Melegalenu‘u Sene Psychology
Mariarosa Talatoupuosamo-ailemalo Seumalo Sociology
CheongEun Shim* Japanese Studies and Linguistics
Brandon Tyler Simmons Administration of Justice
Amber Lynn Spaulding* Communication
Lindsay Beth Strick Communication
Kristen Mei-Li Suwa Psychology
Deborah Carin Swartz* Performing Arts
Nicole Tomiko Tachibana Marine Science
Sisavaii Nadine Taisali Sociology
Attila Frigyes Takacs Communication
Cullen Hajime Takai Psychology
Abigail Norah Lemang Taleng
Psychology
Elsha Carol Makalapua Tivera*
Kinesiology & Exercise Science and Psychology
David Benjamin Tomich Psychology
Jason Ryan Trimble Marine Science and Political Science
Jessica Lauren Witherill Tucker Psychology
Brandi Lee Ke‘ala Tulang Mahuna Psychology
Stephanie Tegan Tyrna Psychology
Jermy Uowolo Geography
Kyle Yoshio Fujimoto Usui Art
Jacqueline Carol Van Blarcom Biology
Ellen Grace Van Bockern* Administration of Justice and
Sociology
Davin James Vicente Biology
Houston Curry Wade Geography
Melissa Keiko Watanabe Psychology
Karen Ann Wessels* Anthropology
Biboon Withyachumnarnkul Marine Science
Jody Yamada Psychology
Lisa Keiko Nani Yamamoto Psychology
Melissa Yukiko Yamanaka English
Shiela Yoma Yangilmau English
Jared Michael Yore Psychology
Malvin J. Zimbra, Jr. Psychology
Bachelor of Arts
colleGe of bUsiness & economics
Bachelor of Arts in EconomicsMellisa Beijang Andrew Jason Michael Frederick*
Adelman Moses Joseph Tyler Joseph Martines Leonard Minami
Stephen Colin Morrison* Kenneth Leonardo Mwailir
Ka HaKa ‘Ula o Ke‘eliKölani colleGe of Hawaiian lanGUaGe & literatUre
Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian StudiesEsme Gwyn Damon Luana Lee Ann Kawa‘a Linda Henoheanäpuaonälani
Linker
Certificate in Teacher EducationAlicia A. Kapololu
Indigenous Teacher Education Puakahiki K. Lauano
Indigenous Teacher Education Robyn Kazuko Kahealani
Tanimoto Indigenous Teacher Education
Academic Subject CertificateJessie Lahela Burgess
Basic Hawaiian Culture
Honor SocietiesBeta Gamma SiGma,
NatioNal BuSiNeSS aSSociatioN HoNor Society
Shannon H. Wibberley
Pi SiGma alPHa NatioNal Political ScieNce HoNor Society
Stephen C. Morrison
Bachelor of Business Administration
Ana Carolina Ardila Cuervo Business Administration
Stephen Kenneth Kaoo Benevides Business Administration
Paul Feodor Gebauer Business Administration
Kristin Ann Hallgrimson Business Administration
Aaron Masaji Hatada Business Administration
Calvin Clyde Makaniokalani Higa, Jr. Business Administration
Yoonhee Nikki Kang Business Administration
Devang Deepak Mehta Business Administration
Janelle Sina Cuaderno Navarro Business Administration
Liza K.U. Osorio Business Administration
Christine Michelle Poytress Business Administration
Ryan Akira Shiroma Business Administration
Travis Avery Sobers Business Administration
Shelly Nainoa Toledo Business Administration
Leona Tuiono‘ula Business Administration
Shannon Hailey Wibberley* Business Administration
Patrick James Willrodt Business Administration
Chad Tatsuo Yoshida Business Administration
Huixian Shang Yu Accounting
AcknowledgmentsAnnouncers ...........................................................Ms. Kainoa Ariola and Mr. Kalani Makekau-WhittakerUniversity Congress ............................................................................................................Dr. Sevki ErdoganProcessional Marshals ............................................................................................... Performing Arts MajorsFaculty Marshals ........................................................................................................................Dr. Susan Jarvi
Dr. Tam VuDr. Harry Hennessey
Ushers .......................................................Ms. Mary Ann Tsuchiyama, Ms. Sharay Uemura, CoordinatorsFacilities .............................................................................................................. Athletics; Auxiliary Services; Student Speaker Committee .....................................................................................Ms. Rayna Morel, ChairProgram ..........................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 RelationsSign Language Interpreters ..................................................... Ms. Malina Dravis-Tucker, Ms. Lynn Pena
A warm MAHALO to those whose valuable efforts contributed to the planning of the Fall 2008 Commencement:
Vice Chancellor Philip Castille, Assistant Vice Chancellor Kenith Simmons,Mr. Rob Abe, Ms. Bridget Awong, Mr. James Cromwell, Mr. Walter Dudoit, Mr. Joseph Estrella,
Ms. Judith Fox-Goldstein, Ms. Myrtle Hara, Ms. Karla Hayashi, Ms. Marcia Heller, Mrs. Lynda Hirakami, Mr. Ken Hupp, Ms. Jan Iyo, Ms. Jackie Pualani Johnson,
Ms. Alyson Kakugawa‐Leong, Ms. Kauanoe Kamanä, Mr. Kolin Kettleson, Dr. Richard Lee, Ms. Gail Makuakäne-Lundin, Ms. Justina Mattos, Mr. Armondo Mendoza, Mr. James Mellon,
Mr. Kallen Miyatake, Mr. Craig Mori, Mr. Curtis Nishioka, Mr. John Oshima, Ms. Lennett Pavao, Ms. Yuyok Pearring, Mrs. Terry Sever, Ms. Jenny Shimizu, Ms. Susan Shirachi, Mr. Richard Short,
Dr. Kalena Silva, Mr. Bryan Simmons, Ms. Janis Shirai, Dr. Robin Takahashi, Ms. Mary Ann Tsuchiyama, Ms. Sharay Uemura, Ms. Jenny Wakida, Ms. Susan Yugawa,
Ms. Cathy Zenz, Dr. Jan Zulich, the staff & students of Nawahïokalani‘opu‘u, and Hui Ka Ua for the kukui leis provided for graduation candidates.
Academic Regalia & ProcessionThe wearing of academic gowns, mortarboards, hoods and tassels originated in Europe during the Middle Ages and since the end of the 19th century, it has been an integral feature of the commencement ceremonies in the United States. 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, the velvet facing of the hoods indicating the specific field of study. Similarly, the color of the tassel worn by today’s graduation candidates reflect their major.
Maize ........................................................Agriculture Lemon ............................................. Library ScienceWhite ..................................Arts, Letters, Humanities Kelly Green ................................................MedicineDrab ....................................Business Administration Pink .................................................................MusicSilver Gray ....................................... Communication Apricot .........................................................NursingCopper ...................................................... Economics Dark Blue ................................................PhilosophyLight Blue ...................................................Education Sage Green ................................Physical EducationOrange ................................................... Engineering Peacock Blue ........................ Public AdministrationBrown ..........................................................Fine Arts Golden Yellow ..............................................ScienceMaroon ...........................................Home Economics Cream ................................................Social ScienceCrimson .................................................... Journalism Citron .................................................... Social WorkPurple .................................................................. Law
The Star-Spangled Banner
Poem by Francis Scott KeyMusic by John Stafford Smith
Oh, say, can you see by the dawn’s early light What 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,doesthatStar‐SpangledBanneryetwave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
Hawai‘i Pono‘iMusic by Henri Berger
Lyrics by David Kaläkaua
Hawai‘i pono‘ï Hawai‘i’s very own, Nänä i kou mö‘ï Look to your sovereign lord, Kalaniali‘i Yourchiefthatisheaven‐born, Ke ali‘i. Who is your king.
Hui: Makualanië Protectorheaven‐sent, Kamehameha ë Kamehameha great, Na käua e pale To vanquish every foe Me ka ihe. With conquering spear.
Hawai‘i pono‘ï People of Hawai‘i’s land, Nänä i nä ali‘i Look to your native chiefs, Nä pua muli kou Your sole surviving lords, Nä pöki‘i. The nation’s pride.
Hawai‘i pono‘ï People of Hawaiian stock, E ka lähui ë My nation ever dear, ‘O käu hana nui With loins begirt for work E ui ë. Strive with your might.
Words by Kauanoe Kamana, Kalena Silva, William H. WilsonMusic by Haunani Bernardino
Pulelo ha‘aheo ke ahi a nä lehua a‘o HiloHilo o ka malamalama, lamaku o nei aoKa ua Kanilehua ka‘u e pülama mau aiHilo i ka uluwehiwehi, wehi kau i ka wëkiu
Hui:E kü a‘e e Hilo, lei i ka na‘auaoHo‘okahi ka umauma, ho‘okahi pu‘uwai.
English Translation by Kauanoe Kamanä, 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.
Pulelo Ha‘aheo
Parents, Relatives and Friends,
To find your graduate after the commencement exercises, look for the first letter of his or her last name which is posted on the outside walls of this gym. Congratulations to all of you!
All restrooms indicated are wheelchair accessible.
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