SpringCommencement

ExercisesMay 11, 2013

Ua Ao Hawai‘iWords 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 pō 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 kāhe‘a wana‘ao i ka ‘āla‘apapaStreaks of red stain long cloud formations,

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

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

‘Ae, ua ao ē.Yes, day has arrived.

Hō mai lā kō mālamalamaBestow 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 ‘ōlino neiHawai‘i is in the brightness of day, it shines, brilliant

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

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

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

‘O ka‘u nō ia ‘o ka pūlamaMy sole duty is to embrace and to cherish,

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

‘Ae, ua ao ē.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

2013 SpringCommencement ProgramEdith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium • 9:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013

PreludeWaiākea High School Warrior Band ...................................................................... Mr. Johnnie Murphy, Band Director

ProcessionalPomp & Circumstance ...........................................................................................Waiākea High School Warrior Band Elgar/Grundman Mr. Johnny Murphy, Band Director

SalutationsUa Ao Hawai‘i .............................................................................................................................. Hanakahi Council & Kimura/Silva Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language

Hawai‘i Pono‘ï .................................................................................................................................Choir & Assembly Berger/Kalākaua Conducted by Ms. Amy Horst

The Star Spangled Banner .................................................................................................................... Mrs. Terry Sever Smith/Key

Announcements ..............................................................Ms. Judith Fox-Goldstein, Commencement Committee Chair

Welcome & Introductions ...............................................Dr. Donald Straney, Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Greeting .....................................................................Dr. M.R.C. Greenwood, President, University of Hawai‘i System

Excellence in Teaching AwardsDr. Donald Straney ........................................................................................ Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Dr. M.R.C. Greenwood .................................................................................... President, University of Hawai‘i System

Regent Barry Mizuno. .......................................................................................University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents

Regent Carl Carlson ..........................................................................................University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents

Chancellor's Award for Excellence in TeachingBoard of Regents Award for Excellence in Teaching

Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

Student Address“To Sum It Up” ............................................................................................................................... Ms. Ashlee Kalauli Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics

Keynote AddressCongresswoman Tulsi Gabbard ................................................................................................. United States Congress

Presenting the CandidatesDr. Matthew Platz .................................................. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Bachelor’s DegreesDr. Donald Straney ........................................................................................Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Dr. M.R.C. Greenwood .................................................................................... President, University of Hawai‘i System

Regent Barry Mizuno. .......................................................................................University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents

Regent Carl Carlson ..........................................................................................University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents

Dr. Bruce Mathews .............................Interim Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management

Dr. Randy Hirokawa ...................................................................................................Dean, College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Harry Hennessey ........................................................................... Interim Dean, College of Business & Economics

Ms. Keiki Kawai‘ae‘a .......................................... Director, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language

Certificates in Teacher EducationMs. Keiki Kawai‘ae‘a .......................................... Director, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language

Dr. Jan Zulich ...................................................................................................................... Chair, School of Education

Masters DegreesDr. Rebecca Stotzer ..................................................................................................... Director of Distance Education, UH Mānoa - Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work

Dr. Donald Price ...........................................................Chair, Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Dr. Bryan Kim ............................................................................................................ Director, Counseling Psychology

Ms. Keiki Kawai‘ae‘a .......................................... Director, Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language

Doctoral DegreesDr. John Pezzuto .................................................................................................................Dean, College of Pharmacy

Mele for the UniversityPulelo Ha‘aheo .................................................................................................................................Choir & Assembly Kamanā/Silva/Wilson/Bernardino Conducted by Ms. Amy Horst

AcknowledgmentsDr. Donald Straney ........................................................................................ Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

RecessionalTriumphal March from Aida ...................................................................................Waiākea High School Warrior Band Verdi/Bullock Mr. Johnnie Murphy, Band Director

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.

Keynote AddressCongresswoman Tulsi Gabbard

Tulsi Gabbard was born in Leloaloa, American Samoa in 1981, the fourth of five children. At the age of two, Tulsi and her family settled in Hawai‘i where as a teenager, she co-founded the Healthy Hawai‘i Coalition, a non-profit teaching children to take care of themselves and the environment. An advocate for environmental policy, Tulsi ran for the Hawai'i State Legislature in 2002 and became the youngest person ever elected. A year later, Tulsi joined the Hawai‘i National Guard to serve Hawaii’s citizens and our country.

In 2004, Tulsi voluntarily deployed to Iraq with her fellow Soldiers of the 29th Brigade eventually serving two tours of combat duty in the Middle East. Tulsi was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal during Operation Iraqi Freedom, was the first female Distinguished Honor Graduate at Fort McClellan's Officer Candidate School, and was the first woman to ever receive an award of appreciation from the Kuwaiti military on her second overseas tour. Tulsi continues to serve as a Captain in the Hawai‘i National Guard's 29th Brigade Combat Team. In between her two tours, Tulsi worked in the U.S. Senate as a legislative aide to Senator Daniel Akaka, where she advised the senator on energy independence, homeland security, the environment, and veterans’ affairs.

In 2010, Tulsi ran for the Honolulu City Council and served as Chair of the Safety, Economic Development, and Government Affairs committee and Vice Chair of the Budget committee. Representing Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District, Tulsi is one of the first two female combat veterans, first Hindu and first female of Samoan ancestry to ever serve as a member of the U.S. Congress.

Student Address

Ashlee Kalauli

Ashlee Kalauli, a mathematics major with a minor in chemistry, represents the Class of 2013 as student speaker. Born in San Diego, California and raised in Honoka‘a, Kalauli attended Kamehameha Schools - Hawai‘i in Kea‘au where she graduated 5th out of 142 students in 2008 with a cumulative 4.0 GPA.

At UH Hilo, she has maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.87 while earning numerous academic honors and awards, including the Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation and Hawai‘i Noyce Teacher's Scholarships, the Pearson Undergraduate Mathematics Award and the Pearson Outstanding Mathematics Senior Award. She was also among a select group of students chosen for the 2012 Pacific Undergraduate Research Experience in Mathematics (PURE Math) program.

Her extensive campus and community activities include an Orientation Leader and a Student Coordinator for the University's New Student Programs, math tutor, and host of the First Hawai‘i Noyce Teacher's Scholarship Math Day. A member of the UH Hilo women's basketball team from 2009-2010, she served as a referee for the 2009 Special Olympics Basketball Tournament.

Kalauli will return to the PURE Math program to resume her work as a program assistant. She has also been admitted into the University's teaching program, and plans to later pursue a Ph.D. in mathematics.

Alumni Message

Dear Spring 2013 Graduates,

On behalf of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Alumni and Friends Association, I want to extend my warmest congratulations to you on accomplishing this major milestone in your life. The degree you’ve earned at UH Hilo will open doors to many new opportunities and career experiences in the years ahead. We hope this will only be the beginning of a lifelong journey of success and commend you on your fine academic achievements.

As you venture forth to pursue other endeavors, whether it be graduate school, immediate employment or other post-graduate prospects, we encourage you to stay connected to UH Hilo by joining the Alumni & Friends Association. Your success is our success, and we want to hear about your future accomplishments. By joining the association, you will receive many important benefits, be able to network with fellow alumni, and stay informed about the campus and the community.

The impact that recent graduates can have on prospective and current students is enormous! As a graduate of the Class of 2000, I want to emphasize that it is never too early to get involved. I invite all of you to participate in the Alumni and Friends Association, as your input on the Board or on one of its committees would be indispensible in helping us to achieve our goals. It is because of the generous 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 continued efforts that current and future students have the same opportunities.

Your UH Hilo Alumni and Friends ‘Ohana wishes you the very best as you enter this exciting chapter in your life. Congratulations again on your successes, both past and future!

Best Wishes & Aloha,

Jennifer L. Zelko-Schlueter

President, UH Hilo Alumni & Friends Association

A Message from the Student Association President

To the Graduating Class of 2013,

My fellow graduates, I would like to start off by saying congratulations to each and every one of you! We have reached a very important milestone in our lives and should be extremely proud. We should not take this accomplishment lightly because we have endured what many could not. We all share a bond that only college graduates can understand. We have braved the countless hours of reading, lectures and labs. We have survived the all night cram sessions for mid-terms and finals that left us blurry eyed and feeling worse than any hangover. We have battled through the constant barrage of reports and term papers that seemed never ending and we have won! Even though many times it may have seemed that we were all alone in our suffering, we were not! Take a look around you and you will see those brothers and sisters who have shared your pain and now share the triumph. You were never alone!

I want to take this opportunity to share with you a few things that I have learned along the way. It is your duty to take all the knowledge and wisdom you have gained from this experience and do great things not only for yourself, but for your family and your community as well. Remember to always take the time to pass on what you know to others while never missing the opportunity to learn new things for yourself. Also, when you are faced with those difficult situations that life throws at you, think back to what you have been through and use that same determination to push yourself forward. Most important, never forget to appreciate those who have helped and supported you along the way because they are your biggest fans and the ones who truly care about you.

Finally, I’d like to leave you with one of my most favorite quotes. “Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise, risking more than others think is safe, dreaming more than others think is practical and expecting more than others think is possible!” Walt Disney

The only real limits to what you can accomplish are the ones you put on yourself! Now go forward and reap the rewards of all your hard work and perseverance. JOB WELL DONE!!!!

Sincerely,

Michael A. Sado

President, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Student Association (UHHSA)

Congratulatory Message

May 11, 2013

On behalf of the First District of Hawai‘i, I send my warmest aloha to the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo in recognition of your Spring Commencement Ceremony!

UH Hilo is unparalleled in its ability to attract and educate the most talented and motivated students not only from Hawai‘i, but from across the nation and the world. UH Hilo affords its students the opportunity to learn and grow through hands on research, top notch faculty, and an ideal educational setting. With that support network, students are encouraged to take advantage of their education and strive for success.

I wish each and every student of this year's graduating class the best of luck as you move into the workforce or choose to continue your education; your hard work, dedication, and commitment to yourself has earned you your degree and it is up to you to follow your dreams.

To the family, friends, faculty and staff who made this moment possible, thank you for all your contributions. Please accept my best wishes for a successful ceremony!

Aloha,

Colleen W. Hanabusa

Member of the United States Congress First Congressional District of Hawai‘i

Congratulatory Message

IN HONOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT HILO 2013 SPRING COMMENCEMENT

May 11, 2013

Aloha and congratulations to the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo's Class of 2013! I join your family, friends, faculty and UH ‘ohana in recognizing your outstanding achievement to reach this goal.

Your time at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo is complete. The diplomas you receive today are a stepping stone, and you now have the ability to create your own opportunity. In my case, my UH education provided me with the foundation for public service and today I am your representative in the United States Senate.

Whatever career path you choose, I challenge each of you to find a way to give back to your community and serve and inspire others.

My best wishes to all of today's graduates.

Sincerely,

Mazie K. Hirono

United States Senator

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Spring 2013 Candidates for Graduation

College of Arts & Sciences

Master of Arts

Jeffrey Ryan Abeyta Kurt W. Adkins * Christopher Salvador Ayson Gina G Chan Vincent Chau Kira W Chung Veronica RM Cummings Karen Sue Darling Michael Makanaokalani Deal PhuongQuynh Thi Doan Andy Chau Minh Duong William J. Engen Jackwayne S Fernandez Ryan Castillo Gaspar Christine Soo Hyun Han Nargis Hassan Louis D Huynh Torrey Kei Ikeda Byoung Hak Jun Christopher Akio Kamei *Margaret Park Kang Brendan Frank Iwao Katahara

Cassie Leigh Kim Flora Song Kim Todd H Kitamori Alison Lehua Kobayashi *Marcus A Kouma Jessica K Ku Christopher Ikaika Lai Hipp Stephanie Kit Ying Lam Aaron Cody Lani Alex E Latif Diem Hong Le Hoang N. Le Michelle-Yen Le-Fisher Elizabeth Lee James Dohoon Lee Angela Wai Yin Li Victor Wang Lin Anqi Liu Wenbo Liu Cheryl Magbual Lopez * Shih-Chia Lu

Christine Ann-Fukumi Lucas Daniel Lupas Brynn Nicole Macumber Tina Marrie Kelly McDonald Tasha H.S. Medeiros Dayne A. Mende James Patrick Montague Mathew George Mullahy Ahmad A Musheinesh Andy Minh Nguyen Christine Nguyen Tanya Kimie Kehaunani Nojiri Jason A Okazaki *Chanel K Opunui Steven Osgood Jr *Aashu Asit Patel Kaylene Mariko Peric *Mylan T Phan Tyler Jon Prescott *Rosa M Quan Brandon K Reiss

Matthew A Sasaki *Akiko S Sato Nicole L Schauer Prabu Raman Segaran Jordan James Shibata Takeshi Shikuma Shanele Shizuka Shimabuku Adam Ross Stockdale Justin Glenn Tadina Michael E Taylor JrAnh Quynh Truong Michael Setsuo Tsuji Reece Kazuto Erwan Uyeno Irving Rob Veilleux Lindsay Rachael Vonotten William J Walker Christopher Michael Wilkerson Jonathan Mark Williamson Melissa Kori Yoneda * Modaniet Young May Yu

Elizabeth Jane AskrenCounseling Psychology

Melissa Naomi BartholomewCounseling Psychology

Rebekah Robin BernardCounseling Psychology

Dallin James BywaterCounseling Psychology

Katherine Malia De MentCounseling Psychology

Abbie Kristine FisherCounseling Psychology

Ryan Kaeo Masami IkeuchiCounseling Psychology

Stacy Renae IppolitoCounseling Psychology

Nancy Norton JohnsonCounseling Psychology

Brittany Marlane KlarinCounseling Psychology

Mariana M C S RomoCounseling Psychology

Eric Kyle SantosChina-U.S. Relations

Elizabeth Claire SissonCounseling Psychology

Alexander Lee StittCounseling Psychology

Rosemary Louise StrongCounseling Psychology

Isaac S K K VigillaCounseling Psychology

* Honors Candidate

College of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Master of Science

Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani

College of Hawaiian Language

Master of Arts

Certificate in Teacher Education

Austin Brown AslanTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Alizon Zirker AtkinsTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Stephan Masao ClassenTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Cindy Jocelyne DupuisTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Julie GaertnerTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Toni Makaniokekai GreggTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Stefan Jozef KropidlowskiTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Thomas Patrick McFarlandTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Aaron David MickelsonTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Sharon Aiko MotomuraTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Peltin Olter PelepTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Amy Sanae ShimabukuroTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Trisha Leilani SoaresTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Catherine SpinaTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Anya H TagawaTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Christopher Michael ToddTropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science

Damien N K BarcarseHawaiian Language & Literature

Keiko Kiele GonzalezHawaiian Language & Literature

Donna K KahaunaeleHawaiian Language & Literature

John B KelekolioHawaiian Language & Literature

Kealohikikaupe M ReppunHawaiian Language & Literature

Tatum Ke‘ala BurkeIndigenous Education

Shaftton Kuakahi Kaupu-CabuagIndigenous Education

Peter Keola MoralesIndigenous Education

Chadwick Kuikahi Tadao Nakagawa

Indigenous Education

Cyrus Pokii SetoIndigenous Education

Certificate in Teacher EducationMichelle L Araki

Secondary Education

Nathan Glen AtkinsSecondary Education

Haley Ann BufilElementary Education

Mallory Tomiko De MattosElementary Education

Christina Jennifer DhillonSecondary Education

John Paul EllisSecondary Education

Miranda Lyn EreksonSecondary Education

Amber Marie K HuihuiElementary Education

Hali‘a J.M. KaiElementary Education

Krystal Miyuki Noelani KekauohaElementary Education

Lisa Lalani Kapono MasonSecondary Education

Kristina Lynn McCrackenSecondary Education

Amanda Marie MenifieldElementary Education

Gerrie Chiemi MorishitaElementary Education

Crystal Kimiko MotomuraElementary Education

Chad Kenji NakagawaSecondary Education

Michelle Reiko NishimuraElementary Education

Elise Akemi PakSecondary Education

Judith Elise PrattSecondary Education

Whitney Kumiko SugimotoElementary Education

Holly Ayako UeharaElementary Education

Stella Wang VaccaroElementary Education

Cassie ValleySecondary Education

Ian Michael Van CleaveSecondary Education

Ciara Rose Van VelsorSecondary Education

Jared Kozaemon YamanakaSecondary Education

* Honors Candidate

College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Academic Subject Certificate

College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Arts

* Honors Candidate

Brawn K AlbinoKaris K Amano *Sandor Victor BaranyiMichael M CervantesTopaz Palakika CollinsLiam Michael Corey

Hao DengKaipo Robin DyeMichael Patrick FlynnSimote Totauhelotu Foliaki *Mitchell Lucas GaculaLeinaala Sosima Hall

Noah James HegerfeldtLaurie Leilani Jahraus *Joy Marie L KailiuliAnthony Howard KimAlexander Ralston MooreParker Ikaika Powell

Brenda Cristal RamirezTara Ali RenkesDylan Kiyoshi RobbBrittany Ann K K RochaTiana Malia K SantosFranklin Patrick Williams

Raymond Jeffrey Lam Plant Tissue Culture

Parker Ikaika Powell Plant Tissue Culture

Brittany Ann K K Rocha Plant Tissue Culture

JoAnn Pualani AbileySociology

Ryan Cameron AbrahamsCommunication

Jazlyn Aurora JoAnn Afusia *Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Mary Jane Lagazo AgcaoiliAdministration of Justice

Ashlynn Ann Michiko AiwohiCommunication

Eric James Akerman *Geography

Rebecca Lilinoe Akiona *Sociology

Tikeri Noel AnesiBiology

Brandon Keahi AokiCommunication

Joshua King Seong Haruo Araki-Kwee

Communication

Joseph Orlando ArceArt

Mason AsherPolitical Science

Ashley Kawailani AsistinCommunication & Psychology

Shawn Eugene AsistinPolitical Science

Janelle R AuPsychology

Jennifer Elaine AyalaPsychology

Ryan BahriKinesiology & Exercise Science

Briana Leilani BaillieHistory

Kylene Pualeihiwahiwam Bargamento Kanana

Anthropology

Alysia Ann BaroneKinesiology & Exercise Science

Max K BehrensKinesiology & Exercise Science

Robin K Belcher *English

Alecs Riley BellJapanese Studies

Sky Marie BelloSociology

Jacob Kaunahi BernabePsychology

Justin Takeo BiselBiology

Maile A BoggelnHistory

Stephen Elias Bond *Performing Arts

Molly Modrich Borsom *Marine Science

Terrence Lee BryantPolitical Science

Josephine Malia BuckAnthropology

Jay Kimo Bumanglag Mathematics

Yukiko Cassandra BurnsPsychology

Malia Rose Kimiko Callo *Sociology

Jane Tubo CarecioPsychology

Britney Rose Carey *English

Rebecca Ann CarpenterPhysics

Loren Leilani Case *Sociology

Anthony Agulto CastroBiology

Silas ChapmanCommunication

Keanalu Dan ChartrandPsychology

Cinta Tupu Ching SamCommunication

William Justin ChittamsPerforming Arts

Gregory James Cleary *Political Science & Communication

Ryan James CoffeyKinesiology & Exercise Science

Stephanie Susan Collins *Kinesiology & Exercise Science

James Richard Colson Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Nicholas Arthur Conway *Mathematics & English

Aaron Owena CornelisonPhilosophy

Jazmine Oreal CorpuzKinesiology & Exercise Science

Robin Marie Correa *Liberal Studies & Sociology

Alma Virginia Counselman *Philosophy

Nicole A Cowan *Performing Arts

Jai Akualani Crystal *Political Science & Administration of Justice

Sirila Natalia CuellarBiology

Chelsea Kaleiokalani DacanayAdministration of Justice

Ida Pelihda DavidBiology

Casey Corrinn DeverseArt

Aaron Ikaikaokawikaka DillinerBiology

Emily Sonia DudleyArt

Sabelo Thomas DuleyMarine Science

Xietan Kawai Anuhea DutroSociology

Leianna Patricia Eads *Political Science

Kevin EdwardGeography

Chad Richard EngevoldPhilosophy

Brianna K Enriquez-Cabalis *Psychology

Nicholas Iokua FerreiraChemistry

Nathan Armand FletcherHistory & Japanese Studies

Simote Totauhelotu Foliaki *Biology

* Honors Candidate Chancellor's Scholar + Presidential Scholar

Bachelor of ArtsScheherazade Alexandra Folley-

Regusters *Liberal Studies

George Foreman IIIKinesiology & Exercise Science

Tara Lyn FosterPsychology

Jennifer J. FreyAnthropology

Samantha Kahealani Fuhrmann-Blyth

History

Dorothy Rose Kimiko FukushimaJapanese Studies

Tyson Kaniela FukuyamaMarine Science

Naomi Sison Gagabi *Communication

Joshua Timsing GastiloAnthropology

Courtney Laua‘e GibsonEnglish

Hanalei Moon GomesKinesiology & Exercise Science

Kristen M K GomesPsychology & Sociology

Joseph Daniel GomezPsychology

Richard Robert Gomez JrPerforming Arts

Kimberley GooPsychology

Makalele Alegra Gorsich * +

Psychology

Edwina Lokelani GreenleafPsychology

Ava Shruti Kartik GreenwoodMathematics

Julian Omer Hachmeister *Mathematics

Eugene HalishliusPolitical Science

Sephora Amanda HallPsychology

Dustin Wayne Hanson *Political Science & Administration of Justice

Nicole Faye Sueko Harrison *Psychology

Rachel Ann Hazeltine *Japanese Studies

Mychael Devon HearnCommunication

Tazialynn Leilani HegartyPsychology

Ryan Barton Henderson *Political Science & Administration of Justice

Hannah Ciera Henry *Natural Science

Cherie Napualani Hew LenPsychology

Keola Daniel Holt-MizuguchiKinesiology & Exercise Science

Sasha Kaipolani HoopaiSociology

Rylee Kehaulani Hoopii-ManuelCommunication

Chu-Wen HsuCommunication

Tierra M K HuliheeAdministration of Justice

Michael James HurkesBiology

Briana Kelsey HurleyPhysics

Saundra Rose Lealohamaikalanimai Hurwitz

Communication

Pomaikai Mahealani IbarraCommunication

Allena Yukiye Ikehara *Japanese Studies

Kirsty Marie Akimi ImaiCommunication & Sociology

Daryl S K ImotoKinesiology & Exercise Science

Jaynal Sarah Ho‘oleina IoaneHistory & Anthropology

Dayna Yumi JandocBiology

Angeline A JaraPerforming Arts

Eric Albert JimenezPsychology

Annalise John *Sociology

Elizabeth K Johnson *Performing Arts

Andrea JouleLinguistics

Pele Hosea Kaio *Geography

Michelle Harumi KakuPsychology

Ashlee Keolalaulani Kalauli *Mathematics

Halena Kailiehu Kapuni-Reynolds * Anthropology

Jahaslyn Noella A K K K KarasudaHistory

Simeamativa Eseta KatinaPolitical Science

Iolani Kameenui KauhaneAnthropology

Kawanalaaloha Leialoha KaweloCommunication

Scott KejuGeography

Sarah Leialoha Kekauoha *English

Martin Elias KerrEnvironmental Studies

Macie Yoshiko KimBiology

Dane Keone Miles KinoshitaCommunication

Kyle Morrisson KnoblockMarine Science

Samantha Reiko KogaPsychology & Communication

Joshua K Koko-DomingcilArt

Selina Pene KoloiPolitical Science

Marc Seisaku Kong *Biology

Devin C KonklerKinesiology & Exercise Science

Keisha Kehaulani Reiko KotakePsychology

Kesha S Kubo Communication

Kayla Kiana KuwaharaCommunication

Meleana Batad LabisoresBiology

Sophia Anne Laderman*Psychology

Catherine A Lampton *Liberal Studies & Communication

Alexandria Marie LaurenzaCommunication

Naomi Lynne Lawrence *Psychology

Kathryn Virginia LeonardPsychology

Hannah KCP Loo *English & Sociology

Ador LopezKinesiology & Exercise Science

Christina Marie LovePsychology & Administration of Justice

Marissa Kawehi Loving *Mathematics

Jennifer Ashley Dela Cruz LozanoKinesiology & Exercise Science

Justin Gallego Lozano Biology

Wainohia Ka‘iulani Lum-Ho *Performing Arts

Steven Akira MaesatoBiology

Damien Anthony MagalianesSociology

Ashley Keahulani Souza Malama-Poplardo

Psychology

Fanston MarcusEnvironmental Studies & Geography

Harmony Kealohalani MarianiAdministration of Justice

Naomi Mew Lun MarksPolitical Science & Sociology

Sarah Borje MarzanEnglish

Malia Victoria MasicampoCommunication

Kristi Lin MasuharaBiology

Fele Kuata MaualugaPsychology

Leslie Lehuanani McClungCommunication

Sylvia Uilani Mei Ling McCollumPsychology & Sociology

Normandy McConaughey *History

Jameia Y McDuffieCommunication

Pueo K McGuire-Turcotte *Political Science

Wendy Sera MefeaeSociology

Kelci Fumi MeguroKinesiology & Exercise Science

David Samuel MeyerLiberal Studies

Carman Teressa Meyer-WadsworthAdministration of Justice

Garrett Franklin Micheels *Administration of Justice

Erin Kathleen MinaAnthropology

Ian Andrew MitchenerSociology

Sandy Haunani Miyasato *Communication

Hiroyuki MizutaCommunication

Kian Mobareke MokhtariSociology

Jonah Laa Kaohu MolinaJapanese Studies

Caitlin Noelani MorrinPsychology

Candice Kaiulani MosesPsychology

Tierra Ann MosesAnthropology

Keren Kealani MotonagaJapanese Studies & Linguistics

Nolita MotuAnthropology

Marc MulhallHistory

Kiel Andre MyersSociology

Christylynn Kuuipo NachorSociology

Ashlee Fujie NaehuCommunication

Kip Y NagataPsychology

Joshua P NagleBiology

Kodie N NakamuraKinesiology & Exercise Science

Grant Jiro NakayaHistory

Jacob Kalanihuli Moniz Naki Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Rachel K NazaraPolitical Science

Felicia Phithamma NazarenoKinesiology & Exercise Science

Jeffrey Torrington NeubauerEnvironmental Studies

Bachelor of Arts

* Honors Candidate Chancellor's Scholar

Julie J Neuman *Psychology

Chelsea Renee Nichols *Anthropology

Reid M NishimuraJapanese Studies & Linguistics

Robert Kekoa OchmannMarine Science

Travis Kawika OgimiKinesiology & Exercise Science

Michelle Michie OkamotoSociology

Sean Kenji Okimoto Biology

Malia Jean OlsonSociology

Whitney Haruyo L OnishiPhilosophy

Candice Leiko Leina‘ala OtaSociology & Administration of Justice

Chelsa Ota-Van Scyoc *Psychology

Carli Leiana Owan *Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Samantha Marie Palmer *Psychology

Season U‘i PanikuHistory

Sun Young Park *Sociology

Kelia K E S L ParrillaBiology

Mariah Clavela Partida *Philosophy

Pua‘ala J PascuaMarine Science

Danielle S N R PauBiology

Bryce Matthew PiersonEnglish

Hokuokahalelani PihanaMarine Science

Craig R PinkneyAdministration of Justice

Tara Applinario PipesPsychology

Ritsuko PoerstelKinesiology & Exercise Science

Asha-Patricia Sivaprakasam Prithviraj

Kinesiology & Exercise Science, Psychology

Jordyn Puanani PungBiology

Dannielle Janine PutneyMarine Science

Justin Lopez Ramos *Psychology & Administration of Justice

Michelle Ortega RedajaPsychology

Paulina Frances ReichmannCommunication

Ekei-Lalii Eve RemengesauCommunication

Jenea Nani RespicioAdministration of Justice

Keely S Rivera * Anthropology

Jesse A RobertMathematics

Laura Chang Me RobinsonCommunication

Kathleen Akalalokelani Rodriguez-Herring

Communication

Shannon Mae RousseauCommunication

Michael Emette Roy *English

Gregory H RuddArt

Lanbert Ancheta RudolfoArt

Michael Anthony Sado *Sociology

Francis Elliott Sakai-Kawada * Chemistry

Clarinda Joy SantiagoPsychology

Anthony John SantosPsychology

Megan Sue SantosKinesiology & Exercise Science

Alyssa Mayumi Sato * Chemistry

Neil David Scheibelhut *Biology

Helen Marie SchrockKinesiology & Exercise Science

Sabrina Juliana SchultzCommunication

Kaweloleimakua Waiuli Schweitzer-Kapiko

Sociology

Jarrin Kainoa ShigemuraCommunication

Kirsten Hisako Shimizu *Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Keisha K Siliga Administration of Justice

Zakkary John K Silva-SampaioPhilosophy

Tyler Evan SimaoCommunication

Ka Man SinPolitical Science

Nikolaus Jason SlavikBiology

Kenneth Adam SmithMarine Science

Robbie Patrick Smith Sr Administration of Justice & Psychology

Dirk Reagan SnelSociology

Patricia Snel *Chemistry

Marshall Zar SonnenbergLiberal Studies

Crystal-Lee Noholani SouzaPsychology

Elise Monet SpainKinesiology & Exercise Science

Jovi L P M SpaldingAnthropology

Amelie Marie SterlingMarine Science

Amber Tersia SternerSociology

Aisha Mari SuedaKinesiology & Exercise Science

Alanna Renee Sutton *Biology

Cameron Noboru Takamura *Administration of Justice

Kurt Ken TanabePsychology

Shayne HisamiKekoaalii TanakaKinesiology & Exercise Science

Kristen Lei TaniguchiBiology

Erynn Chiemi Tanimoto *Art

Kristal Inise TautoloKinesiology & Exercise Science

Matthew Jordan TavaresPolitical Science

MaryJane Mele TaylorAdministration of Justice

Sara Brooke TaylorPsychology

Tyler Shaun TeraiKinesiology & Exercise Science

Lysandra Katherine ThomasBiology

Megan Irene ThrallPsychology

Paia Sia‘ana ToeavaAdministration of Justice

David Benjamin TomichPsychology

Kimberlee A TongSociology

Man Tak Queenie Tong Psychology

Eliza Merrill Trotter *Psychology

Takamasa TsurumakiCommunication

Ketter Alii Tubbs-IshibashiSociology

Kara UekiKinesiology & Exercise Science

Wesley James UlloaBiology

Salina Carol VaiAdministration of Justice

Faith Faalua VaifanuaAdministration of Justice

Samuelu C VainaPolitical Science

Kathleen Marie Van CleaveKinesiology & Exercise Science

Virgilio Valite Viernes Jr *Mathematics

Tesiah Lealoa ViliamuAdministration of Justice

Samuelyn Iwalani WakinekonaAdministration of Justice

Kahealani M WalkerPsychology & Anthropology

Gerald Thomas Walsh III *Art

James Phillip WardCommunication

Derek James WattsMarine Science

Ashley Rae WernerBiology

Stephanie Vanessa WhitehallHistory

Meika Marie WildeCommunication

Kohei YamazakiNatural Science

Alyson Marie Fumiko Yanagihara *Psychology

Natsuki YoshidaMarine Science

* Honors Candidate Chancellor's Scholar + Presidential Scholar

Bachelor of ScienceRita Kahoane Puakina Aiona

Marine Science

Eric James Akerman *Environmental Science

Sarah Beth BakkenNursing

Bobbie Florence Becker Nursing

Faith-Celeste Balingit-Dulay Blagrave *

Nursing

Carolyn Irene Blind *Geology

Chelsey Jones BrysonMarine Science

Spencer Darren Kaimalie CabralEnvironmental Science

Rebekah Jane Carvalho *Nursing

Szu-Ying Chen *Biology

Nicole Janine ChornoboyMarine Science

Grace Corrales CorpuzNursing

Chelsea Lynn Craven *Nursing

Zachary K Cuison *Biology

Dustin K DePonteNursing

Meghann Fernley Ilitta DeckerGeology

Keli‘i J E Dias Environmental Science

Brittany Aja DolanMarine Science

Melanie Leila DudleyEnvironmental Science

Dorothy Rose Kimiko FukushimaAstronomy

Sharolyn Lucina GalamayNursing

Kealani C GangwesNursing

Stephanie Makaleka GayleEnvironmental Science

Jeanette Rubyann Gilbert *Nursing

Derik P GonzalesGeology

April Grace Goodson *Marine Science

Wallace Larry HamadaComputer Science

Sabrina Elizabeth Hanabaga *Nursing

Devin Mark HardenBiology & Environmental Science

Brandon JasperGeology

Philip Charles JensenNursing

Zachariah JohnsonMarine Science

Matthew M K KalahikiComputer Science

Jimi Jean Ualani Kalaniopio *Nursing

Ashley Rae Kamigaki *Nursing

Andrew Joseph KeelerGeology

Andrew Emery KnightGeology

Laura Jean KnightMarine Science

Gerard A KruisheerMarine Science

Rebecca Karin Lake *Nursing

Jennifer LeFevre *Marine Science

Sharonmae Alonzo Longboy * Nursing

Jessica Marie LoreteroMarine Science

Marissa Kawehi Loving * + Computer Science

Bru-Landon LuceroNursing

Chassie Lynn M Luiz *Nursing

Margaret Etaoc Manaois *Nursing

Jonathan Drew Kele MarshallEnvironmental Science

Matthew David MartinezGeology

Farren Sabrina-Marie Mateo *Nursing

Erin Kathleen MinaNursing

Mariel Zuniga Mogote *Nursing

Kelsi KM Noa *Nursing

Kevan Akio NoltaComputer Science

Sun Young Park *Nursing

Bryan J PattersonGeology

Lisa Genevieve Pearring *Nursing

John David PerkinsComputer Science

Forrest Swienckowski Petersen Sr *Marine Science

Charilou Navacilla Presiados * Nursing

John Joseph Reilly IIINursing

Kaci Heleen Kihelani Rosehill *Nursing

Emery Pomaikai Sagucio-TeeplesNursing

Derek Richard SalinasGeology

Jesse Elliot Senko *Geology

Kanoa James SeversonEnvironmental Science

Jacob Alan ShonComputer Science

Alysa Lei Marie SoteloBiology

Emmaleah Michelle Stauber Environmental Science

Kayton William Malio SummersComputer Science

Alanna Renee Sutton *Marine Science

Alexandra Rose VentrescaEnvironmental Science

Blaine Thomas Vierra *Nursing

Erinn Elise Marie Walsh *Nursing

Gillian Sarah WysockMarine Science

Chelsae Nicole Noelani YadaoNursing

Jennifer Ramelb YadaoNursing

Christopher Argel Valdez YakymBiology

Alyson Marie Fumiko Yanagihara *Nursing

Dane Ikaika du PontComputer Science

Academic Subject CertificateRebecca Lilinoe Akiona *

Educational Studies

Shannon Marie AtwellChinese Studies

Robin K Belcher *Women's Studies

Sky Marie BelloEducational Studies

Molly Modrich Borsom *Environmental Studies-Physical Science

Chelsey Jones BrysonMarine Option Program

Britney Rose Carey *Educational Studies & Teaching English as Second Language

Silas ChapmanTeaching English as Second Language

Nicholas Arthur Conway *Teaching English as Second Language

Brittany Aja DolanMarine Option Program

Sabelo Thomas DuleyMarine Option Program

Xietan Kawai Anuhea DutroEducational Studies

Kevin EdwardPacific Islands Studies

Brianna K Enriquez-Cabalis *Educational Studies

Amanda Nicole Fogler *Teaching English as Second Language

Naomi Sison Gagabi *Computer Application Development Specialization

Makalele Alegra Gorsich * +

Educational Studies

Leinaala Sosima HallMarine Option Program

Dustin Wayne Hanson *Women's Studies

Nicole Faye Sueko Harrison *Educational Studies

Cherie Napualani Hew LenEducational Studies

Saundra Rose Lealohamaikalanimai Hurwitz

Educational Studies

Allena Yukiye Ikehara *Teaching English as Second Language

Kirsty Marie Akimi ImaiEducational Studies

Michelle Harumi KakuTeaching English as Second Language & Educational Studies

Jahaslyn Noella A K K K KarasudaEducational Studies

Laura Jean KnightMarine Option Program

Jaymen Loa LaupolaInternational Studies-Relation &Teaching English as Second Language

Hannah KCP Loo *Women's Studies

Kelsea K S Machida Educational Studies

Sarah Borje MarzanEducational Studies

Academic Subject Certificate

* Honors Candidate Chancellor's Scholar

College of Business and Economics

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Bachelor of Business Administration

Nolita MotuPacific Islands Studies

Ashlee Fujie NaehuEducational Studies

Dee Ann Kei NakasueTeaching English as Second Language

Rachel K NazaraWomen's Studies

Taylor Landreth NeelChinese Studies

Villiah Rodir NgirmekurComputer Application Dev Spec

Chelsea Renee Nichols *Women's Studies

Michelle Michie OkamotoEducational Studies

Sean Kenji Okimoto Teaching English as Second Language

Malia Jean OlsonEducational Studies

Whitney Haruyo L Onishi Women's Studies

Candice Leiko Leina‘ala OtaEducational Studies

Samantha Marie Palmer *Educational Studies

Bryce Matthew PiersonTeaching English as Second Language

Hokuokahalelani PihanaMarine Option Program

Laura Chang Me RobinsonEducational Studies

Michael Emette Roy *Teaching English as Second Language

Helen Marie SchrockEducational Studies

Sabrina Juliana SchultzEducational Studies

Amber Tersia SternerEducational Studies

Christopher Michael Stewart *Chinese Studies

Sherrie Ann Straslicka-WalkerDatabase Management

Alanna Renee Sutton *Marine Option Program

Robyn Kiko Lai Fong TaniguchiInternational Studies-Relation

Kimberlee A TongWomen's Studies

Sher Ashley Bagang ToribioTeaching English as Second Language

Derek James WattsMarine Option Program

Gillian Sarah WysockMarine Option Program

Marisol AlvarezBusiness Administration

Loralyn Mieko ArakawaBusiness Administration

Kiara Bernaldes-KaiwiBusiness Administration

Neil Besiko Business Administration

Jason Edward CarellaBusiness Administration

Winona Yi-an Chen *Business Administration & Accounting

Deeann Michelle Kuulei Cowan *Business Administration

Peter Kinohou CurtisBusiness Administration

Royce Takeo Ebesu IIIBusiness Administration

Marie Doreen Erika ForceBusiness Administration

Daniel Zen Ataop FujiiBusiness Administration

Heather Eryn GapolBusiness Administration

Marie Doreen Erika Force Tyson Lanialii Akira Goo

Tinson K LueyVilliah Rodir Ngirmekur

Kun Hanson Sigrah John Yoon

Tiana Kachine GilliaBusiness Administration

Scott Kauluwela HamiltonAccounting

Anna Sofia Marie HamlinBusiness Administration

Chelsea Takemi IgnacioBusiness Administration

Brittany Tomomi Nani IyoBusiness Administration

Charla Kawena IzunoBusiness Administration

Gaylen Wilfred Kuuipo KalipiBusiness Administration & Accounting

Randalynn U KaupuAccounting

Ji Woo KimBusiness Administration

Kesha S KuboBusiness Administration

Fatuoaiga N LokeniAccounting

Matthew Pono Masa Luga *Business Administration & Accounting

Meredith ManaogAccounting

Elise Lanae MartinBusiness Administration

Natividad K. Martin *Accounting

Paul MauserBusiness Administration

Christina M MethodBusiness Administration

Lisha Han NatividadAccounting

Taylor Landreth NeelBusiness Administration

Alura Dee NgirengkoiBusiness Administration Accounting

Kelli S. OkumuraBusiness Administration Accounting

Julia Chamyla PereiraBusiness Administration

Sebastian RamirezBusiness Administration

Shannon Noelani Taylor SampagaBusiness Administration

Aaron Sanchez RoblesBusiness Administration

L'oreal A W SimmonsBusiness Administration

Jana SoliBusiness Administration

Curtis Donald Sword *Accounting

Marisa Mari TamashiroBusiness Administration

Robyn Kiko Lai Fong TaniguchiAccounting & Business Administration

Samuel Garret WilliamsBusiness Administration

Jeannine Ann WolfAccounting

Chen YangBusiness Administration

Kayla S Yugawa *Business Administration

* Honors Candidate Chancellor's Scholar

Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani

Bachelor of Arts

Academic Subject Certificate

Jamie Tiare Pomaikaiokalani Ahuna *Hawaiian Studies

Shannon Marie AtwellLinguistics

Malia Rose Kimiko Callo *Linguistics

Stephany Jo Cecil *Linguistics

Jessie Kaleinohea CleghornHawaiian Studies

Melanie Leila DudleyHawaiian Studies

Ku‘uiponohea Marie EldertsHawaiian Studies & Anthropology

Amanda Nicole Fogler *Linguistics

Kelii Kalaukoa Masao GrothmannHawaiian Studies

Rachel Ann Hazeltine *Linguistics

Camijei Ki‘ilani HiroHawaiian Studies

Jonah Kamakaniokoolau KahanuHawaiian Studies

Halena Kailiehu Kapuni-Reynolds * Hawaiian Studies

Alvina L.M. KawaihaeLinguistics

Lauae K KekahunaHawaiian Studies

Kailin Kulani Rose Kim * Hawaiian Studies

Jaymen Loa LaupolaLinguistics

Caroline LuLinguistics

Kelsea K S Machida Hawaiian Studies

Evelyn Anna Moos *Linguistics

Ramona Uilani Naipo *Hawaiian Studies

Dee Ann Kei NakasueLinguistics

Keali‘ikauila H H K NiheuHawaiian Studies

Pua‘ala J PascuaHawaiian Studies

Keely S Rivera *Hawaiian Studies

Kaanoipua Susan-Marie RobackHawaiian Studies

Sher Ashley Bagang ToribioLinguistics

Kara UekiHawaiian Studies

Kailin Kulani Rose Kim * Hawaiian Studies & Hawaiian Language

Ramona Uilani Naipo *Basic Hawaiian Culture & Hawaiian Language

Kara UekiHawaiian Language & Hawaiian Studies

College of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Arts in Pharmacy StudiesKurt W Adkins *Karen Sue DarlingDavis Isami Hanai *Torrey Kei IkedaChristopher Akio Kamei *Cassie Leigh KimTodd H KitamoriAlison Lehua Kobayashi *Stephanie Kit Ying LamAlex E LatifElizabeth Lee

Angela Wai Yin LiAnqi LiuWenbo LiuCheryl Magbual Lopez *Christine Ann-Fukumi LucasBrynn Nicole MacumberTasha H.S. MedeirosDayne A. MendeJames Patrick MontagueJason A Okazaki *Steven Osgood Jr *Aashu Asit Patel

Kaylene Mariko Peric *Tyler Jon Prescott *Behnam Rostami *Matthew A Sasaki *Shanele Shizuka ShimabukuAdam Ross StockdaleMichael E Taylor JrAnh Quynh TruongLindsay Rachael VonottenChristopher Michael WilkersonJonathan Mark WilliamsonMelissa Kori Yoneda *

Honor Societies

Beta Gamma SigmaNational Business Association Honor Society

Winona Chen Matthew Luga Kayla Yugawa

Deeann Cowan Natividad Martin

Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society of the National Communication Association

Silas Chapman Ganga Harrison Sandy Miyasato

Leslie McClung

Phi Alpha ThetaNational History Honor Society

Briana Baillie Hannah Henry Season Paniku

Robin Belcher Jaynal Ioane Keely Rivera

Samantha Fuhrmann-Blyth Normandy McConaughey

Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society

Rebekah Bernard Sophia Laderman Justin Ramos

Nicole Harrison Samantha Palmer Elizabeth Sission

Tara Pipes

Pi Sigma AlphaNational Political Science Honor Society

Gregory Clear Simeamativa Katina Faith Vaifanua

Ryan Henderson Cameron Takamura

Sigma Theta TauNational Nursing Honor Society

Bobbie Becker Jimi-Jean Kalaniopio Lisa Pearring

Chelsea Craven Ashley Kamigaki Charilou Presiados

Sharonlyn Galamay Rebecca Lake Kaci Rosehill

Jeanette Gilbert Sharonmai Longboy Blaine Vierra

SunYoung Park

Acknowledgments

Announcers ......................................................................................................Ms. Kainoa Ariola, Mr. Kurt de la Cruz, Ms. Aolani Ka‘ilihou & Ms. Ākeamakamae Kiyuna

University Congress ..................................................................................................................... Dr. Michael Shintaku

Student Marshals .................................................................................................................................... Mr. Jake Picus

Faculty Marshals ................................................................................Dr. Larry Kimura, Dr. Sue Jarvi, Dr. Kenneth Hon

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

Facilities & Decor ...............Mr. Kolin Kettleson & Ms. Nadine Austin, Auxiliary Services; UH Hilo Conference Center; County of Hawai‘i-Ho‘olulu Park Complex; Mr. Randy Nevins, Palms

Student Speaker Selection 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 ‘Ula O Ke‘elikōlani College of Hawaiian Language; Media Services; Office of Student Affairs; Office of the Chancellor; Performing Arts Department;

UH Hilo Student Association; Office of University Relations

Sign Language Interpreters .................................................................................... Ms. Tara Trujillo, Ms. Ku Mei B Kern

Special thanks to:

Hui Ka Ua for kukui nut lei provided for graduation candidates, Ms. Bridget Awong, Mr. Walter Dudoit, Mr. Joseph Estrella,

Ms. Myrtle Hara, Ms. Karla Hayashi, Ms. Marcia Heller, Mr. Ken Hupp, Ms. Gail Makuakane-Lundin, Mr. Craig Mori, Mr. Curtis Nishioka,

Ms. Yu Yok Pearring, Ms. Margaret Shiba, Ms. Susan Shirachi, Ms. Janis Shirai, Mr. Jason Tanaka, Dr. Robin Takahashi, Ms. Jenny Wakida, and Ms. Susan Yugawa

Lehua cover art by Dietrich Varez.

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 waveO’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

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

Hawai‘i pono‘ī Hawai‘i’s very own,Nānā i kou mō‘ī 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 ē Protector heaven-sent,Kamehameha ē Kamehameha great,Na kāua e pale To vanquish every foeMe ka ihe. With conquering spear.

Hawai‘i pono‘ī People of Hawai‘i’s land,Nānā i nā ali‘i Look to your native chiefs,Nā pua muli kou Your sole surviving lords,Nā pōki‘i. The nation’s pride.

Hawai‘i pono‘ī People of Hawaiian stock,E ka lāhui ē My nation ever dear,‘O kāu hana nui With loins begirt for workE ui ē. Strive with your might.

Pulelo Ha‘aheo Words by Kauanoe Kamanā, Kalena Silva, William H. WilsonMusic by Haunani Bernardino

Pulelo ha‘aheo ke ahi a nā lehua a‘o HiloHilo o ka mālamalama, lamakū o nei aoKa ua Kanilehua ka‘u e pülama mau aiHilo i ka uluwehiwehi, wehi kau i ka wēkiu

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

English Translation by Kauanoe Kamanā, 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!