2019-2020 commencement Ceremony - Skyline College

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May 28, 2021

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Skyline College is proud to present the

Class of 2020Congratulations to the graduates

on their achievements.

Skyline College recognizes the contributions of families and

friends to student success.

50th AnnualCommencement

CeremonyMay 28, 2021

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Commencement Ceremony

Opening of Ceremony

Greetings, Introductions & President’s Remarks

Introduction of Student Speaker

Class of 2020 Student Commencement Speaker

Recognition of Retiring Faculty/Dean

Recognition of Retiring Classified

Recognition of Retiring Administrators

Presentation of the Class of 2020

Acceptance and Conferral of Degrees

Awarding of Diplomas/Turning of Tassels

Slideshow

Closing of Ceremony

Michael Fitzgerald, Faculty Marshal

Dr. Melissa Moreno, President


Karen Mei Ling Lai

Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Mendoza, VP of Instruction

Dr. Newin Orante, VP of Student Services

Eloisa Briones, VP of Administrative Services

Leigh Anne Shaw, Academic Senate President

Tom Nuris, Board President



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Associate of Arts Summer 2019 GraduatesGemma Alondra Alcala Yessica Marina Arredondo Terry Acquaye Asiedu Jessica Lim Batres Michelle Cheung Sarah Marie Davis Marielle Cayabyab De Guzman CLMary Judeth Vergara Dimailig Iran Veronica Dominguez Jillien Angeli Faustino Steven Paul Fong Edwin A. Galindo Daniela Isabel Guillen CLNeil Francis Hale MCLAmanda Angelina Hall MCLJason Ricky Hermoso Dante Jonathan Gutierrez Jacinto Crystal K. Lal Van Thuy Le

Carmen Lee Marc Daniel Lee MCLKathryn G. Leydecker MCLKyra T. Lomotan Alejandro Uzziel Lopez Tatiana Intsova Lucero MCLAnngela May Capati Macam Malena Christine Marsh Nelson Amilcar Martinez Jr CLHayley Jane McLean Elizabeth Kelly McMahon Kathleen Louise O’Brien Kaylin R. O’Leary Darlene Kim Ollada Daisy Jacqueline Orozco CLSilvia M. Osorio CLAlfonso Alcarion Padua III Joshua David Ramos Riann R. Regudon

Christopher David Rochette MCLDania Romero William Vincent Sapp Christian K. Shelley MCLAna Giulia Celestina Silva Serra CLNeil Tristan Sterling MCLMichael Douglas Suen CLRayna Danielle Tam Moe Pwint Thae CLMiguel A. Torres Alvin Gia Truong Guadalupe Varela MCLChris Nand Varma Angel Rose Lumidao Villegas Whitney Leanna Welch Tajiria Neema Winesberry Amber Jayde Wong Thomas Paul Wong Tiffany Lynn Wong CL

Associate of ScienceSummer 2019 GraduatesLorenz Christopher Abaan Jim Pancho Acedillo Concepcion Patricia Alvarez Khin Hnin Aye MCLStephen Matthew Berberena Veljanae Bradford Shire Bernadette C. Calon Katrina Marie Cheng MCLMarielle Cayabyab De Guzman CLReuben Samuel Dimaano MCLFranceska Mae Patawaran Dionisio MCLJillien Angeli Faustino Brittney A. Funghi Freitas Henry Mauriel Garcia MCLMalik D’Angelo Hale Ismael Hernandez Marlen Hernandez Garcia

Dat Ho Monica Houmam Farhat Jabeen Bryan F. JacksonDaniel Jimenez Heaven Johnson Damian Sheron Johnson Steven Lam Marc Daniel Lee MCLShiyan Li Matthew Robert Logan Paula Matie Defensor Lopez Orlyn Mijos Rachel Diane Miller Michael Miranda Nang Thiri Myo MCLAlexis Truc Nguyen

Daniel A. Nopuente Lexis M. Ocampo Vivian Gonzales Onte Silvia M. Osorio CLEdgar Fernando Prieto Riann R. Regudon Mirfatbegum Mohiyudd Saiyed Brian Balcita Salinas Roddie Dela Cruz Salinas Kamilla Monteiro Santos Lorena Flores Sonza CLTrevor Alan Stines Guadalupe Varela MCLChris Nand Varma Mario Alejandro Zamora Chynna R. Zarate

CertificateSummer 2019 GraduatesJared Robert AmbuehlYoko AsaharaThin Nady Aung

Erin S. BarbanteGabriel Henri BaysaChristian Bernardo Bulatao

Samantha Meiyu ChenMegan Rose ChurchCarolyn Dawn Doherty

CL - Cum Laude MCL - Magna Cum Laude SCL - Summa Cum Laude

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CertificateSummer 2019 Graduates

Mary Angelique EnriquezBenjamin Isaac FalkJose Omar Garcia MagallonGabriel R. GonzalezJiwon HaJulia Emperatriz Heredia GarciaIsmael HernandezBrandon Kyaw HtetColin Harry HuangPaulina HuertaYi JiangCassidy Erica Judis

Megan Rachel KholmerJason Sang Min Knight-HanVan Thuy LeCharles D. LewkowitzChristian Joseph Macabobod LicudineRyan LimShanshan LiuShirley E. McCLureAkiyoshi MoriJoseph John NenningMyshanique Eleecia PrimesElias Salim Qaru

Josselyn Michelle QuijadaMariechris Kiara Janice Masong ResplandorJose Antonio Rodrigues MirandaKimberly Anne SalcedoKevin Bryan SantizoSrintip SiwannawatchAnthony SoldaviniJoseph Raymond TugadeRyan Ung

Associate of ArtsFall 2019 Graduates

Vanessa Abaunza Jason Alexander Abbitt Milka Abdosh Carlos Armando Acuna CLEman Alkhateeb Filip J. Amborski CLPhillip D. Anderson Davey Ike Gonzales Argarin Kimberly A. Arpia Joy Johnny Awwad Alyza Jeanelle Baesa CLAlejandro Barrientos Mark Anthony Manrique Bautista MCLAmbar Karina Berrios MCLRicardo Alexander Berrios Griffen Erick Bragagnolo Maria Michaella Ochangco Buno MCLCarrie Ann Cabral Roberto A. Castellanos Jerry Cetina Nah Kajeme Cheneque Melencio Libardo CLaros Noah Ronald Davis Daniel Dempsey CLAnriella Cruz Dobashi Banisha Monay Evans Eleanor Kim Mopas Fabro

Robert A. Ferreira Rudybill Mella Ferrer CLCynthia J. Figueroa Andrea Susana Flores Shainna Danielle Flores MCLSophia Hope Galeon MCLGaylord Glen Garcia Aram Gasparian Michaela Alison Giles MCLFrancis Sangil Gonzales Evelin Susana Gonzalez Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez Joel Guerrero MCLAlexis Guillen Victoria Ha MCLJason Ricky Hermoso Francisco Hernandez Mireya Hernandez Diana M. Hernandez MCLDiego Herrera Figueroa MCLRene G. Hidalgo Dominick Holmes Evan Anthony Ibarra Shahira Sfian Rabah Ibrahim Leslie Tinao Igtanloc Mikhaela Nefertiri L. Ilagan CLBrianna L. Iniguez

Hei Yin Ip Jazmine Jamese Jermaine Justin Kevin M. Jimeno MCLKela Tedine Kapuniai MCLLuke Lenard De Jesus Lazaro William Harrington Lee Jinhao Li Gerissa Martinez Lising MCLKayla Dimabuyu Lopez CLSarahnelia Mariblanca Mallari Kevin Thomas Martinez MCLKatherine Medina Ahlaya Talaya Millen Ayanda Noyolo Miti CLDevina Guadalupe Morell Devyn Isaiah Morris Miho Namba SCLMaria Isabel Negrete Ashley Mitsuko Nishimoto MCLAdriana Alejandra Nunez MCLAya Tayseir Oriqat MCLThomas Thien Pham Tatiana Aurora Rabon MCLGabriela Luz Revilla Alejandra Rodriguez Saundra R. Rose MCLAldrin Jay Sacramento

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Darrian SamMarissa Gabrielle Sanchez MCLJulie Christina Soeganda Tiffany Evemen Tang Cairo M. Terry

Inna Tiskiy Ema Torres MCLMelanie Vazquez MCLBenjamin Martin Vidali Wenzong Wen

Celeste N. Wong CLJames Michael Woodward MCLScott B. Yee Kyla Young

Associate of ArtsFall 2019 Graduates

Associate in ScienceFall 2019 Graduates

Khaled Said Abdelmannan Niko Pacumio Abril Sara Elizabeth Acquisti Carlos Armando Acuna CLNatali Marie Aguirre Karmela Agustin Benin Haydar Al Hakim Filip J. Amborski CLVincenzo John Anastasio MCLAmanda Bianca Ancheta Kayla Gena-Marie Anderson Thet Thet Aung CLRocelyn Vera Bacarro Breanne Nicole Banahan Jasmine Soriano Bastida CLMark Anthony Manrique Bautista MCLAustin Louis Beck Jeremiah Jordan Brioso Borja Carrie Ann Cabral Justin James Cabrigas Diana D. Cariaga Griselda Castillo Ethan Allen Francis Angeles Castro Christian J. Celedio Andy Chen Calvin Kf Chen Tanya Chiu Emily Yuri Choi Vidiane De Sousa Costa CLNancy Elizabeth Cowley CLJonar Granados Dantes MCLFrederick Poquiz De Guzman Alyssa Dela Cruz CLRani Dana Delos Reyes Kimberly A. Donovan

Melissa Dueñas Grace Antonia Eichensehr CLEleanor Kim Mopas Fabro Rudybill Mella Ferrer CLLeonormanuel Viray Gaddi Gaylord Glen Garcia Ralph Phillip Rodriguez Garcia MCLRobert James Giannini CLKaty Anne Glynn Jennifer Marie Gregoire Shailendra Hamal CLJustin Q. Heringer Leslie Zulema Herrera Guangchun Huang MCLMikhaela Nefertiri L. Ilagan Leiela A. Kapewa-Latu Anthony Akash Lal Puja Lama Mariann Bichdam Le MCLKen Jian C. Liao Sin Yi Lo MCLJordan Kin Low Noel Guerrero Marcelino Soleil Rose Marx Diego De Jesus Medina Senties Arantxa B. Meinguer Lara Caroline Victoria Mitchell Elizabeth Ruby Mora Jessyca Liliana Morales Sara Ashley Morrison CLJennifer Munos Eva Calixto Munoz Sikinio Nadal-Sayos Wilton Ngo Kenny Quang Nguyen

Sarena Lee Nicerio Justin Rich Nino Justin Magdamo Nishimoto CLRobert Oleary CLEileen Marie O’Malley Alexandrea Lee Pacheco CLPeter Paul Vallesteros PagkalinawanMyron M. PeraltaHenry T. Pham MCLJoseph Paul Michael Portelli CLNathaniel Adam Price MCLKevin Michael Radcliffe Katrina Camille Natividad Ramos CLAinsley Rouine Rapp Divya Reddy CLCarina L. Reyes Jasmine Isel Rodriguez AguilarErika Guadalupe Ruiz Glen Jezreel Lau Sabularse Ranelle Rajnesh Sharma Joshua Davis Sidell MCLJasline Rana Singh Soeub Kim Stephenson Vanessa Tinoco Abigail Leilani Tuaua Elida Varela Louis Julian Vejmola Alejandro Verdin MCLManuel Verdin Jemmy Evelyn Victor Thin Le Shwe Ye CLSherry Lee Yee Josue Zamudio Estrada Myo Myo Khwa Nyo Zin CL


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CertificateFall 2019 Graduates

Lorenz Christopher AbaanGuillermo AbarcaPowell Soriano AbellaHerminio Santa Maria AfuangChristian Daniel AlfonsoRizwana Nisha AliPriscilla Alexis AlireRonal Osvaldo AngelMahdi ArfaMichelle Nicole BaileyDavid BalderasXanto BarrozoEdgar BecerraEdCLark Ron Lomboy BenitezKristhaness Bangayan BernardoKiersten Tamara BlairTravis Scott BriggsDominique Denise Bryant-BruceLorne Avery BurnhamCarrie Ann CabralJustin James CabrigasBarbara Campos ReisEric Edward CarlsonGabriella Marie CarozzaMaria Guadalupe Cervantes De HannaEdwin Adan Chanona-CastroMiyoung CheongAshley Lynn ChowKevin S. ChowSimon Kuo Sheng ChowFrenisha L. CookAlec C. CrespoQian CuiPhelan H. CunninghamEvelyn Celenia CutlerGuilherme Garcia Da SilvaOlivia Marie DalyJeremiah James De LaraKelly Lynn DeanDiego Estuardo DiazFrancine Wai Jing DoanIrving Jefferson DominguezCody Calhoun DragonKamala M. DuplessisSeung Sook S. Eastman

Melissa A. EhlerDiane Simon EidKevin Anthony EliasFrancisco Alberto EscobarEricson Cabebe EvangelistaKatrina M. FajardoMarlon Viala FajardoVera Fast SpacciaDavid FloresHunter Daniel FlynnJeremiah Julius Teneza FontanillaJonathan Gilberto FortisErwin X. GarciaGourgen Greg GasparianMerlita Piad GawadAnthony Joseph GayRynell C. GicaFilipp Pavlovich GleyzerRoxanna GomezVanessa Orivalda Goncalves OliveiraJonathan S. GonzalesThomas Henry GoodwillMarc Austin GrayMehdi GuettariDaniel Antonio GuirolaNicholas Elias HabashKyle Vintent HarrisonZachary James HenryByron Alonzo HernandezEmerita Gutierrez HinojosaKevin Samuel Chaeles HoelterGuangchun HuangRichard HuangShu Huan HuangVu HuynhLeticia Jarquin-SanchezYi JiangFernando Jimenez-LozanoNathaniel Reed JulianChaz Edward KaitzJon Anthony KallasJacob A. KatanskiJohn KonopkaHoi Yan KooMarina Koutin

Marty F. KwanMariann Bichdam LeAngelica Josephine LeeWeronikah Lenlei Brasil RochaAllan Y. LiangKristen Jennifer LieuAlejandra LopezEdvinier Josue Lopez EscalanteWenhan LuFernando MaciasAbeer Ahmed MahramPhilip MalikJulius Dante Atangan MangabatJilian Baker MangibinJohn Paul L. MarcosAdriana I. MartinezRobert Bigambo MasoleleAlessandro MazzoraYuhua L. MeiCamilo Gabriel MejiaBryant Lewis MendezJose Ivan MendozaBeatriz A. MezquitaShivaun Jenalyn MitraGerardo Sariel MoranStephen Bracx MunezEva Calixto MunozFrancisco MurrietaRobert Issac MurtiCalvin John Parocha NeralJimmy NguyenMegumi NozawaNassim OmraniDaniel James OrengoJesus OropezaOselia Adali OrozcoAleksandra PakhomovaAyden James PapakostasChristian Perez-CamposCristian Alexander Perez-MoyaMichelle Ponce-TolamaMartha Lewise PowellIzhar Julian QuintanaMichael Z. QuintosKevin Aldo Ramirez-Ruiz


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Juan Alexander Ramos SandovalShadi Dawud RantisiDaniel RodriguezJasmin Yvette Rodriguez-OconDeneci Gonzalez RomeroJose Luis RomeroMichael Joseph RomeroAlejandra RomoCarmen Del Pilar RosasChristian Frank RosierEzekiel Demetrius RossEstefhany Ruiz-OrtizShermaine Paed SalemRoddie Dela Cruz SalinasAriel J. SalleeAnjeanette SalomFrancesco Antonio SanfilippoMartin SantosServando Javier Santos CardenasAlexander Joesph Schmeel

Jaslaen San Antonio SerranoRosyleen SinghHelene Annette SiriniAndrew James SotomayorBetsy TanJohn Bernard TanChristopher TangRoberto Salvo TapiadorEdison Sayler TenorioPatrick ToVincent ToNathan Michael Tone-VeenMartin Tostado NavaBrandon Ly TranCatania Ghiglietti TrapaniRodrigo Trejo HernandezMay T. TunChristopher Antonio UmanzorPatrick James UyehataKim G. Valdez

Adrian Valencia-GonzalesAxel Marin VarelaDavid VargasEarl Ramon VargasAnthony Joseph VeneziaYu Yu WahMeylinda Lee WestKatarani WidjajaAndrew G. WongCarly WongEllen Sanghee WongPeggy O. WongJason XieDaniel Pascua YamatSunny K. YuViridiana ZarateVerenise Zarco-VargasAndy ZhangMyo Myo Khwa Nyo Zin

Bachelor of ScienceSpring 2020 GraduatesFaye Clarisse Manez Bagtas MCLAllison Anita Barnett Zane Victor Chang Danielle Andrea Davis CL

Mei Ling Lai SCLHelen Ann Markus Cameron Athearn Melendy CLJacqueline G. Perez

Taylor Nicole Thomas MCLGladys Zambrano CL

Associate of ArtsSpring 2020 GraduatesLiane K. Ababseh Gene Felix Aberouette Hilary Aceves CLMario Roberto Acuna CLKhaoula Aissaoui CLKaren Alfaro Justin S. Alim Madelyn Melissa Alvarado OrellanaJenna Al-Yassin CLJesse Nadav Amital MCLJacquel Camille Anderson Edmarc G. Angeles MCLJoscelyn Samantha Arellano Davey Ike Gonzales Argarin

Jacob Miguel Armoreda Kevin Costner Aziz Rubielyn Mae Rico Bactad-RuizaRaghad Hasan Bader Matthew Esmaeel Bahrami-López MCLJosh Anthony Tiangson Balancio MCLCamille Lipana Balla Lenard Silvestre Bamba MCLMichael Ananda Banerjee Cassandra Victoria Barajas CLMadison M. Barker MCLTrista Gayle Barrantes MCLAlejandro Barrientos Arlyne Grace Dizon Bautista

Ritz Kyle Aquino Bautista CLAdanna Cecil Hafalla Bellot Ingrid Elizabeth Berrios-MartinezMadison R. Berry CLNancy Lee Blanchard CLKirsten Mari Borja Makena Daisy Borovina MCLAnthony G. Brown John Paulo Verano Bucog Justin James Cabrigas CLNicole Anne Elizan CaraganMCLAlejandro Martin Carbajal Maria I. Carrasco-Oseguera David Iii Caspillan


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Associate of ArtsSpring 2020 Graduates

Vanessa Rose Cassandras MCLJulie Anne Abletes Castaneda CLNatalia Haydee Castro Rebecca J. Castro Angeli Jane Bias Catanyag MCLKhalil Don Michael Cato Maria G. Cazares CLAnthony Armando Cervantes Wesley Sze Pui Chan Michelle Cheung Patrick Edward Choi Alex Chong Yau CLKatherine Beatriz CLaros Adrian Alfonso Colmenares CLChristian Alfonso Colmenares MCLGerald Isaiah Colvin Jeremy David Concepcion Ruby Jane Villanueva Constantino MCLJavier F. Contreras MCLDiana Contreras Arcos MCLMarc Anthony Cordonero Brenden Josef Cordonero CLKatrina A. Cruz MCLNatalia Maria Curley MCLNathaniel Calaunan Custodia Marinella Aina Inalvez Dabalos MCLMario Giuseppe D’Amato MCLRaina Jaanvi Datt Maria Fernanda Davila MCLJessica Liliana Davila Manrique MCLCamryn Ann Davis Frederick Poquiz De Guzman Jaztine Deborja MCLAhmad Khayree Deguzman Jose David Del Castillo SchmidhuberAnnalyn E. Dela Cruz CLCeleste Esguerra Dela Llana Hannah Rose Dineen MCLMyrjamyx Caro Diwa MCLJuan Paolo Evangelista Duenas Caitlin Marie Duff MCLDutches Marielle M. Dulay Holly Songalia Enrile Carol Mayte Enriquez CLDenise Esquivias

Mark Anthony Estrada Jasmine R. Fan MCLRicher Fang Holden Hemmerly Fernandes MCLMa Candie Anne T. Fernandez MCLMario Alberto Fernandez Dylan Ferris MCLMercedes Renee Franks MCLAkmal Gadang MCLYsidro Reyes Gan MCLChenille Tacata Gayorgor MCLAdrianna Johanna Deborah GeorgiyevJennifer June Dion Gili Matthew Elliott Godfrey CLNatalia Mariana Gomez Marieth A. Gomez Cardona Joshua C. Gonzales CLJasmine Ariel Gonzales MCLLaura Zamora Gonzalez MCLMonserrat Gonzalez Flores MCLSnjot Kaur Grewal Elissa Cecilia Gutierrez Saida Gutierrez MCLRamon Guzman Matthew Joseph Haddad MCLClaire Ann Hardiman Amanda Kaitlin Harper Ava Loren Harris Noah Kameren Haynesworth CLDamian Hernandez CLRene G. Hidalgo CLCheska Torres Ibasan MCLLeslie Tinao Igtanloc Jenna R. Irwin CLCarina Isidro CLKatherine Leann Jensen MCLFeng Jiang MCLClarissa De Vera Junio CLEliane Kesserwani Akshay Ashok Khalasi MCLIngin Kay Khine MCLAmanda Lee Kraal CLJakarta Junior Kumasi-Nakuru MCLAlan KwongJoyce Kwong MCL

Sydnie Diana La Rosa Gabrielle Justine Laughlin Christian Scott Leano Jeromy Lee Matthew Ryan Leong MCLPearla O’Felia Lewis Chenyi Li MCLSally Li CLJharel Marley Lopez CLAshlei Louie Kaileiani J. Louie MCLMegan Lucas MCLNikesh Luitel Audrey B. Lujan Crystal Luong Hanchong Ly Kathleen Ann Reyes Macaraeg MCLErika Beatta Bague Maderal Johnny Joel Mallobox Monette Chua Manio Jessica Berenice Manzo Noah Roger Marcelo CLErlinda Ojeda Marques Alexander Marroquin MCLIsaac Manuel Marroquin Michael Thomas Martinelli CLEstefany Vanessa MartinezVictoria Martinez Alyzza Chantal Martinez Jordan A. Martinez Maribel Martinez CLPatricia Lorena Martir Andrea Rose Matteson Barbra Denise Mayo MCLErick Savon Mcfadyen MCLBriana S. Miranda MCLJasmine Fay Gonzales MirandaCLEileen Maryoli Molina Lopez Devyn Isaiah Morris Sara Ashley Morrison CLMuwafaq Mujahed Anh Hoang Van Nguyen MCLThanh Dang Thien Nguyen MCLAshley Mitsuko Nishimoto MCLChristian P. Nobleza


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Associate of ArtsSpring 2020 Graduates

Ethan Amin Norona Olga Novak Anne Elizabeth Oaks Matthias Ovie Ogege MCLMatthew Phillip O’Mahony MCLAnne Marizz Gonzales Onte Sarah T. Oriqat Anthony Zayas Orozco Palei Tupu Otuhiva Pablo Padilla Jose Paolo Sanjuan Pajota CLNatalie Maria Palafox Princess M. Parangan Gina T. Paratore Geon Woo Park CLKatherine Julieth Parra Daza Isabella Raquel Perez MCLJeremy Perlas Aja Marie Ledesma Pineda Jessica Publico Pong MCLSierra Modia Prabpan Daniel Joseph Price Jose Andrei Hernandez Quiambao CLKrishan Kushal Ram MCLCynthia Lisette Ramirez Eduardo Ramirez Hansel Dean Relosimon Lyan Anthony Galdo Reyes CLRamone Adelle Ramos Rivera CLTurner E. Robinson MCLOrlando Jose Rodriguez MCL

Sylvia Lorena Romero Pagan Evila Natalia Ruiz Samantha Laxamana Ruiz Lucas O. Sahawneh CLJacqueline Melissa Salas Nicole Kyrie Salas MCLPaola Saldana CLAnthony Salgado-Nava CLLayna Lorena Salinas MCLJack Samman MCLJose Justice Samson Wendy Michelle Sanchez Janet Sanchez-Tavares Bernadette Lynn Santana MCLMillicent Inocalla Santos SCLSophia Marcelli Santos MCLStephanie Rose Saunders Pearl Victoria Schulz MCLAngelica M. Scott MCLMaithan Anthony Lucinario SeludoJoshua Guevarra SenoAlexus Smith Rhonalyn Macalisang Soriano Jacob Mariano Stenson Leynids Tracy Stevenson Braedyn Marie Stone Juan Armando Tandez CLCourtney Allison Tang CLMaisha Dominique Tawasha Linda C. Thao CLAnisha Thapa

Brianna Lizette Thomas-AlvaradoKaung S. Thu Emanuel G. Tirado Jack William Toland CLEvelyn Ivette Tovar Julita Sofa’I Tuaua Elizabeth Kristen Ty MCLAshley Ung George Robert Varner Jahaira P. Vasquez-Chavez MCLAndrea L. Velasquez Julissa Vergara Ivan Veryaskin Briana Lynn Vu CLSaw Yu Wadi CLHannah Flora Warfield MCLDebra Ann Warner Denesia Jasmine Webb CLRachel L. Welker Cassidy Louise Zoria Wilkins Thinzar Win MCLMolly Ka Hing Wong MCLTimothy Wong CLCalista Angelica Wong CLEvan Paul Wong MCLMoreen Su-Tain Wong Timothy Wong CLJarrod Dean Wright Leo Joseluis Zavalza Salma Maria Zepeda MCLXueru Zhang

Associate of ScienceSpring 2020 GraduatesOlivia Safira Orense Abad Arden Reister Abude CLMaram Yusuf Abughosh MCLIbrahim Sameh Abuzahriyeh MCLMalik Mohammed Abuzahriyeh MCLIbrahim Sameh Abuzahriyeh MCLMalik Mohammed AbuzahriyehMario Roberto Acuna CLRena Leaneen Aiken

Khaoula Aissaoui CLMaria Elena Alejandre Madeleine Margaret Amorteguy Ernesto Alonso Anton Yaneyla Arevalo SCLDebra Lynn Arndt MCLTerry Lay Arqueza Michaela David Arrobio MCLColin Ashizawa CL

Prylie Myrh Angiely Astudillo Giller Asuncion MCLVictor Auyoung MCLAnabel Elizabeth Avalos Rubielyn Mae Rico Bactad-Ruiza Madelene Cruz Bagtas CLAne Basanez CLArlyne Grace Dizon Bautista Martel Miggo Bautista MCL


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Associate of ScienceSpring 2020 Graduates

Samnang Ben Ingrid Elizabeth Berrios-MartinezSteve Bhatia Vincent John Blensdorf CLJohn Carlo Geronimo Bodoy Tammye T. Bohannon CLBasil Bruce BondocMilagros Sahagun Bondoc Daniel Marcos Borrego Denise Sales Bragado Gina Mae Bonifacio Cabral MCLJulian Pebenito Cabrera Justin James Cabrigas CLZhijian Cai MCLKei-Lani Malabed Calixto CLOscar Calvo Catherine B. Capitana Martha Lorena Carvajal David Iii Caspillan Griselda Castillo Aeron Jude Bias Catanyag MCLAngeli Jane Bias Catanyag MCLIsabella Marie Cavett Maria G. Cazares CLAnthony Armando Cervantes Christy Chai CLElton Jantin Chang Jaclyn Jill Chao Matthew Emil Linsao Chavez MCLAlex Chong Yau CLBenjamin S. Chow MCLKenneth Louis Chuson CLGabriela Maria Cornejo Morelia Karina Cruz Bryauna Dylana Cullen CLNathaniel Calaunan Custodia Desmond D. Czahar Rosalva De Pillo Myrjamyx Caro Diwa MCLKevin J. Domingo Jamelyn Magalona Domingo CLJames Tyler Donegan Dutches Marielle M. Dulay Deinell Josh Dungca CLNathaniel Ray Navarrete Duya Alexis Angelica Elia

Hanan Elqossari MCLCyrill Ace G. Embudo Tiffany Fang Victor Feight CLMa Candie Anne T. Fernandez MCLMario Alberto Fernandez Natalia Garcia Fernanda Xitlali Garcia MCLJuan P. Garcia CLAdrianna Johanna Deborah Georgiyev CLJennifer June Dion Gili CLKellie A. Glevarec Matthew Elliott Godfrey CLDiego A. Gomez Lara Jasmine Ariel Gonzales MCLJoshua C. Gonzales CLMaria Guadalupe Gonzalez Isabela Aurora Gray Sabrina Isabel Guerrero Mehdi Guettari MCLKauleel Michael Gutierrez Martin Guzman Matthew Joseph Haddad MCLCristina Elisa Harvey Khine Su Heinn CLFarah N. Hijazi Sophie Chrestella Huang SCLEstrella Yvonne Hunter CLAnne Lorraine Jalandoni Jillian Ashley Javier MCLYi Jiang Alexsis Kaitlyn Johansen CLChenyue Kan MCLMegan Bethany Kan MCLHilina Woldu Kelati Will J. Kettle Lylyanna Jade Khayat MCLNikko Alexander Kinard Amanda Lee Kraal CLVasooda Kumar Jakarta Junior Kumasi-Nakuru Sin Hnine Ma Me Kyaw MCLStephen Ignatius Lam MCLJonathan Chung Yeung Lau MCLChristian Scott Leano Kathrina Emille Gonzales Leano

Danica Marvi Lee MCLJessica Nicole Lee CLMatthew Ryan Leong MCLKwong Kit Leung Michael Li MCLXiaoxin Li MCLJennifer Xiao Liang Ping-Hui Liu MCLZelin Liu CLSin Yi Lo MCLNancy S. Loo Victoria Darlene Lopez MCLXunaxi Maria Lopez MCLAshlei Louie Kaileiani J. Louie MCLNikesh Luitel Anson Ma Shelden Hung Ma Erika Beatta Bague Maderal Ahmad Thouqan Makableh Lara Thouqan Makableh MCLSherri-Anne Boston Malabanan Kaelynn Eseta Malia Lut Malani CLGabriel Kyle D. Manalang MCLMonette Chua Manio Jessica Berenice Manzo Mark Maranan Cuauhtemoc O. Martinez Estefany Vanessa Martinez Edward Julius Matelli Kelvin Alexander Maurhoff CLJoshua Benjamin Maxion-ConwayBarbra Denise Mayo MCLAlessandro Mazzora Genevieve Erin Mcvanner Rogers MCLSergio Domingo Medina III Joaquin A. Mendez CLVanessa Mendez CLDaniel Mendoza Kelsey Therese Mendoza MCLOdulia V. Molina Jaquelyne MorenoAnita L. Mostasisa MCLSikinio Nadal-Sayos Shereen Khader Najjar Abbas Mohamed Nasralla


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Associate of ScienceSpring 2020 Graduates

Junel John Reyes Navelgas MCLEdwina Ng Sammi Ngai CLQuyen Vo Ha Nguyen Thanh Dang Thien Nguyen MCLChristian P. Nobleza Ethan Amin Norona Kayla Nuno Catalina G. Ocegueda Matthias Ovie Ogege MCLChristian Minh Khoi Ong Hnin Wutt Yee Oo Charlynne Adrienne Ordonez Jennifer Alyssa Ortega MCLAlvaro Ortega Cuellar Ian Alexander Salise Ostrea CLKhadeejeh S Othman Kent Masaichi Oto Jose Paolo Sanjuan Pajota CLGeon Woo Park CLMerrick Anthony Patron Mara D. Perez Marie Kyla Rogacion Perez MCLJessielyn Marie Nicodemus Pil MCLSteven Frederick Pitocchi MCLArthur Glen Poggenburg MCLCynthia Guadalupe Ponce Xavier Ilumin Ponce Emelita Abano Ponciano MCLPrakriti Pradhan CLDaniel Joseph Price CLMonica Andrea Quintero Joanna Sandil Quintos Krishan Kushal Ram MCLRaniel Alegre Ramil Cynthia Lisette Ramirez

Jessica Adel Rantisi MCLJose Gabriel Mari Ravelo CLJericho Albert Arcega Resurreccion MCLFrancis Adonis Malasmas ReyesLyan Anthony Galdo Reyes CLMaria Concepcion Reyes Jaizel Yambao Robles Alejandra Del Carmen Rodriguez MCLOrlando Jose Rodriguez MCLJacqueline Melissa Rojas Arielle Marie E. Rosales Brandon Xavier Roxas Yiqing Ruan MCLLucas O. Sahawneh CLKatrina Ayana Salas MCLMohammad Omar Salha MCLAngelica Igtanloc Samano MCLJack Samman MCLSalvador Sanchez MCLOrquidea Sanchez Ocampo MCLChantal Yesenia Sanchez-OliveraMichelle E. Santana Danio Santos MCLJustin Nathaniel Baran Santos Liria Angeline Santos Krystal Segura Omar H. Shaikh Layla David Shawasheh MCLGagandeep Singh MCLRoshni Singh Kayla R. Soriano Nyein Nyein Su MCLBerdena Marie Sullivan MCLDaniel Sun Tara Marie Tan Katie Tan

William Guan Tang CLAlejandro Tercero Pyimoe Than MCLLinda C. Thao CLNitisha Thapa Kristen Nicole Thompson Tracy Tinoco Michael Gabriel Toledo Giovanni Scott Tomei CLRika Tomizawa MCLEric Christopher Torres Benny Tran George Robert Varner Christina A. Vasquez CLJade Andrew Rodriguez Viray Khoi C. Vo Thao Ngoc Vo MCLMegan Nicole Walton MCLThinzar Win MCLJessica Bee Win MCLAlexander Wojciechowski Molly Ka Hing Wong MCLTimothy Wong CLMolly Ka Hing Wong MCLJarrod Dean Wright Adele M. Wu CLJingyi Xiang SCLMay Yang MCLMelinda M. Yee Mario Alejandro Zamora Josue Zamudio Estrada Leo Joseluis Zavalza Haiyi Zhang CL

CertificateSpring 2020 GraduatesDebra Lynn ArndtGuillermo AbarcaHerminio Santa Maria AfuangBobbi Noelle AmarillasAlana Marie Anderson

Timothy John Oliveros AnunciacionMahdi ArfaErik Andrew Statler BahnsonJamie K. BernhardtAmanda N. Bidinger

Sabrina Lohana BiradelliJacob August BoothKaylyn Raynel BriggsDominique Denise Bryant-BruceCarolyn Jean Burch


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CertificateSpring 2020 Graduates

Justin James CabrigasJustin Thomas CalvertLiam Kieran CasserlyAdonis Vladimir CastanedaMariah C. CeronEliana ChanHilary Gar-Yang ChanRocky ChenAneesa Colleen ConiglioSienna Michaela ConiglioAna Laura ContrerasDenisse Alejandra ContrerasEvana Osama DabitJustin T. DareAdam Joseph del CastilloFelagot Dagne DestaSheila Maria DiazQixuan DingHannah Kathleen DudleyMaria Sugheyll Duran CollinsBenedict Garcia FelixRyan Z. FieldIssa Toni FleifelNarissa L. FujiiCindy Annette GarciaBushra Ali GubariKyle Vintent HarrisonMadeleine Pocahontas HayesKevin Samuel Chaeles HoelterRenee Wendy Hollomon

Sophie Chrestella HuangVu HuynhAnna KaletaChenyue KanSeung K. KimVasooda KumarSin Hnine Ma Me KyawBenjamin Ka Ron LamTuan Hung Vynh LeCheng K. LeeConnie Minna LeeTsz Tung Janet LeeYue LiJeanne LiuMichael Adrian LopezAshlei LouieKaileiani J. LouieCrystal LuongSaifeddine MakniJulius Dante Atangan MangabatAshley Loraine ManningHayley Michelle McintoshYuhua L. MeiJose A. MendozaJoel Timothy MengRuben Leonardo MoralesFrancisco MurrietaJilia Charity NebabOselia Adali OrozcoGenesis Mara Quiroz

Shadi Dawud RantisMia Carina ReyesHeather Joane RoxasSaeideh SafariJames Attilio SaitzYuko SakaiJoseph L. SalongaFrancesco Antonio SanfilippoPietro Gaetano SanfilippoBriana A. SantiagoDenise Nicolle Camelo SanvictoresSajana ShresthaChet Benjamin SilveriaNicole Elise SmithNyein Nyein SuVincent ToRika TomizawaDiana Carolina TorresPaul C. TorresGiavanna Gilletti TrapaniSerena N. Tumakay-DaileySarah Ann ValenciaElizabeth Arlene VallergaDavid VargasEarl Ramon VargasRicardo Favila VelazquezBaoshan WangLi Wen XieViridiana ZarateDanny Yaohui Zho


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AdministratorsPresident Melissa Moreno, B.A., J.D.

Vice President, Administrative ServicesEloisa Briones, B.S., C.P.A.

Vice President, InstructionJennifer Taylor-Mendoza, A.A., B.A., M.S., Ed.D.

Vice President, Student ServicesNewin Orante, B.A., M.P.A., Ed.D.

Equity InstituteExecutive DirectorOyame KenZoe Brian J. Selassie-Okpe, B.A., M.P.A., Ph.D.

Academic Support and Learning TechnologiesDean, Rolin Moe, B.A., M.A., Ed.D.Director, Gabriela Nocito, B.A., M.L.I.S.Chelssee De Barra, B.A., M.A.Andrea Fuentes, M.A., M.B.A. Poh Kim Lim, M.L.S.Ame Maloney, B.A., M.S., M.L.I.S. Athena Nazario, B.A., M.L.S. Bianca Rowden-Quince, B.A., M.A., Ed.D. Pia Walawalkar, B.A., M.A., M.L.I.S.

Business, Education, and Professional Programs Dean, Michael Kane, B.A., B.S., M.S. Grace Beltran, B.A., M.B.A.Kathryn Browne, B.A., M.A.Tom BroxholmTammy Calderon, A.S., B.S.Barbara Corzonkoff, A.A., B.A., M.A.Filipp Gleyzer, B.A.Julia Johnson, B.A.Soledad McCarthy, B.S., M.B.A.Regina MitchellRuben ParraHui X. Pate, B.A., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.Nicole Porter, B.A., M.Ed.Carmen RichardsonCassidy Ryan White, B.S.Tina Watts, A.S., B.S., M.A.Linda Whitten, B.A., M.B.A.Ronda Wimmer, A.S., B.S., M.S., D.O.M.Hellen Zhang, A.S., B.S., M.Acc.

Counseling Dean, Luis Escobar, B.A., M.S., Ed.D.Perry Chen, B.S., M.S.W.Brianna Clay, B.A., M.A.Kim Davalos, B.A., M.S.Lorraine DeMello, A.A., B.A., M.A.Jacquie Escobar, A.A., B.A., M.S.Melanie Espinueva, B.A., M.S.Kenny GonzalezImelda Hermosillo, B.A., M.P.A.Melissa Komadina, A.A., B.A., M.A.Jenny Le, M.A. Joyce Lee, B.A., M.A.Mandy Lucas, B.A., M.S.Nathaniel Nevado, B.S., M.S.Suzanne Poma, B.A., M.A.Carlos Romero, A.A., B.A., M.S.Alberto Santellan, A.A., B.A., M.A.Kwame Thomas, B.A., M.A.Alejandra Tovar, A.A., B.A., M.S.Lavania Zanassi, A.A., B.A., M.S.

Enrollment ServicesDean, William Minnich, M.B.A., Ed.M.Registrar, Susan Lorenzo, A.A.Director, Ariackna Soler, M.A.

Global Learning & Program ServicesDean, Russell Waldon, M.B.A., J.D.Director, Zaid Ghori, B.S., M.P.A.Interim Manager, Chikako Walker

Language Arts/Learning ResourcesDean, Chris Gibson, B.A., M.A.Lindsey Ayotte, B.A., M.A.Rachel Bell, B.A., M.A.Luciana Castro, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.Vincent Chandler, B.A., M.A., Ed.D.Michael Cross, B.A., M.F.A., M.A., Ph.D.Liza Erpelo, B.A., M.A.Jarrod Feiner, B.A., M.A.Nina Floro, B.A., M.A.T.Katie Hern, Ed.D.Jessica Hurless, A.A., B.S., M.A.Nathan Jones, B.A., M.F.A. Nancy Kaplan-Biegel, B.A., M.A.Lucia Lachmayr, A.A., B.A., M.A.

Administrator & Faculty Participants

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Language Arts/Learning Resources (continued)Felicia Mazzi, B.A., M.A.Danielle Powell, B.S., M.A., M.Div.Janice Sapigao, B.A., M.F.A.Leigh Anne Shaw, B.A., M.A.Erinn Struss, B.A., M.A.Robert Williams, B.A., M.F.A.Karen Wong, B.A., M.A.

Kinesiology/Athletics/DanceDean, Joe Morello, Jr., B.A., M.A.Kevin Corsiglia, B.S., M.A.Mike Fitzgerald, A.A., B.A., M.A.Jan Fosberg, A.A., B.S., M.S.Dino Nomicos, B.A., M.A.Justin Piergrossi, B.S., M.A.Gabriel Saucedo, B.A., M.A.Amber Steele, B.A., M.F.A.Christopher Watters, B.A., M.A.

Science/Math/TechnologyDean, Carla Grandy, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.Director, Elayne Rodriguez, B.S., M.S.Carina Antilla-Suarez, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.Yancy Aquino, A.S., B.S., M.D.Alec Bates, B.S., M.A.Shari Bookstaff, B.S., M.A.Christine Case, A.A., B.A., M.A., Ed.D.Younga Choi, B.A., M.A. Brian Daniel, A.S.Norm del Prado, B.S., M.B.A., M.S.Alice Erskine, A.S., B.S.N., M.S.N.Jing Folsom, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.Stephen Fredricks, A.S., B.S., M.A.Jonathan Freedman, B.A., M.A., M.A.David Hasson, B.A., M.A.Emilie Hein, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Richard Hough, B.S., M.A.Denise Hum, B.A., M.S. Nickolas Kapp, B.S., Ph.D.Nick Langhoff, B.S., M.S.Evan Leach, B.S., M.S. Cindy Moss, A.A., B.A., M.S.Beatriz Qura Del Rio, A.S., B.S., M.S.Joaquin Rivera, B.S., M.S.Susanne Schubert, Ph.D. Tadashi Tsuchida, B.A., M.A.Kolo Wamba, B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Miranda Wang, A.S., B.A., M.A.Phillip Williams, A.A., B.S, M.S. Kenyatta Weathersby, B.A., M.S.Soodi Zamani, B.A., M.A.

Social Science/Creative Arts Dean, Danni Redding Lapuz, B.A, M.A.Steve Aurilio, A.A., B.A., M.P.A.Rosemary Bell, B.A., M.A. Paul Bridenbaugh, B.A., M.F.A.Zachary Bruno, B.A., M.M., D.M.A.George Buckingham, A.A., B.A., M.A.Carlos Colombetti, B.A., Ph.D.Amir Esfahani, A.A., B.A., M.F.A.Bridget Fischer, A.A., B.F.A., M.F.A.Michelle Hawkins, B.A., M.M. Tony Jackson, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.Johannes A. Masare, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.Jennifer Merrill, B.A., M.A.Jude Navari, B.M., M.A., Ph.D.Shaun Perisho, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. M. Mustafa Popal, B.S., M.A.Jesse Raskin, B.A., J.D. Sam Sanchez Tiffany Schmierer, B.F.A., M.F.A.Christine Shih, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.Lori Slicton, B.A., M.A.Masao Suzuki, B.A., Ph.D.Arthur Takayama, B.A., M.F.A.John Ulloa, A.A., B.A., M.A.James Wong, B.A., M.A., J.D.Rika Yonemura-Fabian, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.Kathy Zarur, Ph.D.

Strategic Partnerships and Workforce DevelopmentDean, Andrea Vizenor, B.S., M.Ed.

Student Equity and Support ProgramsDean, Cheryl Johnson, M.S., Psy.D.Melissa Matthews, A.A., B.A., J.D., M.A., Ed.M.Kim Saccio-Kent, B.A., M.A.Jessica Truglio, B.A., M.S.

Middle CollegeDirector, Martina Center Goodman, M.Ed.

Marketing, Communications and Public RelationsDirector, Cherie Colin, B.A., M.S.


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Student SpeakerKaren Mei Ling Lai

Planning, Research & Institutional EffectivenessDean, Ingrid Vargas, M.A.

SparkPoint & Career ServicesDirector, Chad Thompson, B.A., M.B.A.

Student Life & Leadership DevelopmentDirector, Alvin Gulbatina, M.A.

TRiODirector, Michael Stokes, B.A., Ed.M.

Office of Vice President of Student ServicesManager, Michelle Batista, B.A., M.A.


Karen Mei Ling Lai emigrated from Hong Kong by herself when she was only 16 years old. As a first-generation student, she wants to inspire individuals to aim high, believe in their capabilities, and work toward their dreams. Karen has earned her Bachelor’s degree Summa Cum Laude and her Associate of Science in Respiratory Care as the Class Valedictorian while working full time. Currently, she works as a Respiratory Care Practitioner at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital and serves as the Vice President of California Society for Respiratory Care Greater Bay Area Region. Karen plans to earn up to a Doctorate in Education and become a professor within the next ten years.

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Faculty Retirements

Bridget Fischer, A.A., B.F.A., M.F.AProfessor of Art, Years of Service: 1999 - 2020 Artist, art professor, curator of the Gallery Theater, DE Coordinator, regardless of what position Bridget Fischer held at Skyline College, she always went above and beyond. Bridget began teaching at Skyline College in fall, 1999, and will be retiring this December 2020. Her passion was teaching and Bridget’s creativity in the classroom was always on display. The depth of her commitment to her students, her deep respect and fondness for her ‘home’, Skyline College, and her unquestioning willingness to help her colleagues regardless of what the issue was, will be sorely missed.

Steven Cooney, A.A., B.A.Professor of Cooperative Education, Years of Service: 1988 – 2019

Steven Cooney served as a Professor of Cooperative Education at Skyline College from 1988 – 2019. The Cooperative Education (Coop Ed) Program at Skyline College offers students the opportunity to earn elective units of credit for work experience. Steven had a deep commitment to his students and their educational journey and enjoyed teaching for 31 years. Steven has a BA from San Francisco State University and an AA from Shasta College.

Mike Fitzgerald, A.A., B.A., M.A.Professor of Kinesiology, Years of Service: 1980 - 2020

Mike Fitzgerald started his career at Skyline College as a student-athlete in 1972. During his three years at Skyline, he played #1 singles, was Team Captain and awarded the Most Valuable Player award for the men’s tennis team in 1974. He was inducted into the Skyline College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986, and into the Pacifica hall of Fame in 2005 for his athletic and teaching / coaching career.

Mike was hired in 1980 as an Instructional Aide and worked 40 years in the Physical Education/Kinesiology Department in both classified and faculty positions. He met his late wife Christie while a student at Skyline. They were married for 28 years and had twin sons who both attended Skyline College. Aaron (now a District Attorney for San Mateo County) played three sports for the San Mateo Community College District and was the top ranked tennis player in the county. Lucas (now a Lutheran High School Principal) was a star baseball player at Skyline, All League Pitcher, and received an Athletic Scholarship to Loyola Marymount University.

Mike taught 14 different activity classes in the Physical Education/Kinesiology Department. He coached the women’s softball team for 14 seasons. Mike later became the Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Coach and was named “Coach of the Year” in 2000 for the first women’s championship for any sport in the history of Skyline College.

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Jan Fosberg, A.A., B.S., M.S.Professor of Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance, Years of Service: 1986-2021 Jan Fosberg has spent a total of 38 years at Skyline, the first three years as a student-athlete. After receiving her degree at CSU Hayward (East Bay), Jan began her teaching career at Skyline College in 1986 as a part-time volleyball coach and adjunct faculty member teaching a variety of activity courses. After 12 years in an adjunct capacity, Jan became a full-time KAD member in Fall of 1997. Over the course of her career she has coached Skyline’s volleyball, softball, and badminton intercollegiate teams and taught activities such as archery, golf, hiking for fitness, backpacking, and cross training among others.

Jan feels very fortunate to have spent her career at Skyline College where she has enjoyed teaching with so many wonderful colleagues and being a part of so many students’ educational journey.

She looks forward to spending her retirement years pursuing her hobbies of golf, hiking, biking, gardening, and photography both in the foothills and the Bay Area.

Dr. Stephen Hearne, A.A., B.A., M.A., M.S., Ph.D. Professor of Psychology, Years of Service: 1999 - 2019

Dr. Stephen Hearne served as a Professor of Psychology at Skyline College for 20 years. He loved working with and supporting students. He was particularly drawn to the teaching of statistics and research methods in the social sciences, serving as the primary faculty teaching Quantitative Reasoning, his area of expertise. He is a published author, contributing “Basic Math Refresher: Everyday Math for Everyday People” (2004)

Prior to teaching at Skyline College, Dr. Hearne worked as a Runaway Coordinator providing counseling services to runaway teenagers (1987 to 1989). He worked as a Unit Coordinator where he supervised orphan boys (1989 to 1990). He also worked as a Case Manager assisting adults with acquired head injuries (1990 to 1992).

Dr. Hearne earned an AA in Psychology from Fullerton Community College, a BA in Psychology from UC Berkeley, an MA in Psychology from San Diego State University and an MS in Marriage, Child, and

Mike was also an important part of the Skyline College Fitness Testing program that has been recognized nationally. He personally has given tests to over 15,000 Skyline College students. He was also a key member of the College Budget Committee and a loud and proud advocate for Skyline College students and programs at the college and district level over the years. He served under many different administrations but is most grateful for current Athletic Director Joe Morello and former Athletic Directors Walt Rilliet, Andy Ruiz and Andreas Wolf. Mike and his wife Mychelle plan on traveling and enjoying life with their five grandkids as well as returning to Skyline College often.

As a man of strong faith and beliefs, Mike wants to thank the thousands of students that he had the gift of teaching and coaching over the past 40 years, is grateful for the support of his colleagues and most of all is blessed to enjoy the love and support of his family in his personal and professional life.

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Skyline College wishes Steven, Bridget, Mike, Jan, Stephen, Johannes, and Clair success as theyembark on the next chapter of their lives.

Johannes Masare, B.S. M.A., Ph.D.Professor of Political Science, Years of Service: 1985 - 2020 Dr. Masare began his career teaching Political Science at Dar-es-Salaam University in Tanzania, Africa. He received his masters and PhD from UC Berkeley in 1970 and 1978 respectively and started teaching at Skyline College in 1985. He approached his work with a unique understanding of how education can empower and transform and the important role of teachers in this process. 2020 marks Dr. Masare’s 80th birthday and 35th year as an esteemed member of the Skyline College faculty. When asked in a 2019 Skyline View article about his 50+ years of teaching he said, “That is my calling, my mission, my vocation.” We believe students, faculty and staff agree.

Clair Muller-Moseley, B.A., M.A. Professor of Family Consumer Sciences, Years of Service: 1999 – 2020

Claire Mosley-Muller served as a professor for Family Consumer Sciences from January of 1999 to May of 2020. She taught nutrition and special topics classes in the program and was key in creating the certificate and degree in the Family Consumer Sciences Program. The program was designed to support students going into a variety of fields including clothing, textiles, design, family relations and nutritional sciences.

Claire has a BA and MA from San Francisco State University and is enjoying retirement with her husband while they work on their new retirement home. She is also taking advantage of this new opportunity to travel.

Family Counseling from San Jose State University. Dr. Hearne earned his PhD in Psychology from The University of Mississippi, specializing in quantitative psychology, in 1998.

Beyond teaching, Dr. Hearne contributed to the Psychology department through his work in measuring SLOs – student learning outcomes through data collection and analysis. He is an avid fisherman and enjoys working in clay. His ceramics specialty is creating unique handmade art tiles with colorful, intricated designs. His artwork has been featured at the Sanchez Art Center in Pacifica and other locations in the Bay Area. He shared his artistic passion with our Art Department faculty, and often donated tiles to campus Art fundraising events. Dr. Hearne is currently happily retired with his wife Debbie. Together, they enjoy tending to their vegetable garden and numerous fruit trees on their acre of land.

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Scholastic HonorsRecognition of student academic excellence is based on the graduate’s grade point average according to the following scale:

Phi Theta Kappa (FQK)

Beta Theta Omicron is Skyline College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. A grade point average of 3.5 or higher is required to participate in the program. For more information about Phi Theta Kappa, please refer to www.skylinecollege.edu/boo.

Kappa Beta Delta (KBΔ)

Kappa Beta Delta recognizes and honors students who have distinguished themselves within the Business Administration program at Skyline College. To be considered for membership, candidates must meet the minimum requirements of 15 credit hours completed and be in the top 20 percent of their business classes.

Honors Transfer Program (HTP)

The Skyline College Honors Transfer Program provides enhanced transfer and educational opportunities for students who seek a challenging academic experience as well as intellectual and personal growth. Graduates of the program have completed at least 15 units of honors courses with a GPA of at least 3.25 and 16 hours of community service.

Academic RegaliaThe caps and gowns worn by Skyline College graduates in today’s ceremony carry a strong environmental story while preserving the elegance and tradition of graduation. The acetate fabric fiber is made from natural wood sourced exclusively from renewable managed forests. This fabric is proven to decompose in soil. The gown contains an Eco-ZipTM coil zipper with tape and teeth made from 100% recycled PET. Additionally, the cap and gown are packaged in earth-friendly materials. The purchase of this gown offers graduates an opportunity to give back to the environment by responding to Jostens. For every response received, Jostens will donate $1 to an environmental sustainability project.

Students may choose to wear stoles and cords that designate that they have successfully completed the requirements of different academic programs, learning communities, leadership programs, scholastic honors, student support programs and transfer. Stoles and cords come in a wide range of styles and colors.

Colors and styles worn by individuals in the academic ceremony designate the field in which the highest degree was earned and the institution granting it.

Baccalaureate degree holders wear plain black mortarboards and gowns. Master’s gowns have pointed sleeves. Doctoral gowns have round, open sleeves and are faced down the front and across the sleeves with velvet.

Hoods are worn over the gowns. Bachelor’s hoods are three feet in length. Master’s hoods are 3½ feet long and Doctoral hoods are four feet long with panels at the side.

The inside of the hood or lining is the official color of the institution granting the degree. The color of the outside of the hood indicates the field in which the degree was received. Some of the most common colors are as follows: arts and letters, white; business and commerce, drab; economics, copper; journalism, crimson; music, pink; philosophy, dark blue; physical education, sage green; and science, golden yellow.

Grade Point Average3.33.54.0

AcknowledgmentCum Laude

Magna Cum LaudeSumma Cum Laude

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Special Thanks

The Commencement Committee extends its thanks and appreciation to the following individuals and groups for their dedication to this event:

Associated Students of Skyline College; Bookstore Staff; Campus Ambassadors; Cashiers’ Office Staff; Center for Student Life & Leadership Development; Enrollment Services; Facilities Department; Financial Aid; Health Services; Marketing, Communications and Public Relations; Public Safety Office; Media Services; Skyline College Vocal Jazz Ensemble and our many volunteers.

ProductionAmanda Bortoli, Kevin Chak, Mia Coo, Hariklia Frangos, Eric Imahara, Adriana Johnston, Kelly Li, Golda Margate, Will Minnich, Sherrie Prasad and Theresa Tentes

Commencement Committee

Michelle Batista

Amanda Bortoli

Kevin Chak

Cherie Colin

Mia Coo

John Doctor

Jeremy Evangelista

Bryant Evans

Connor Fitzpatrick

Joshua Harris

Eric Imahara

Adriana Johnston

Kelly Li

Susan Lorenzo

Roger Marcelo

Golda Margate

Joseph Morello, Jr.

Gabriela Nocito

Sherrie Prasad

Melissa Rohlfs

Ryan Samn

Brittney Sneed

Theresa Tentes

Rebecca Threewit

Jim Vangele

William Minnich, Co-Chair

Alvin Gubatina, Co-Chair

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Sherrie Prasad

Melissa Rohlfs

Ryan Samn

Brittney Sneed

Theresa Tentes

Rebecca Threewit

Jim Vangele

Congratulations, Graduates!The faculty, staff and administrators at

Skyline College extend their best wishes to the Class of 2020.

Well done!

“Alma Mater” A beacon shining through the fog,

Alma Mater stands, Ever watching and cherishing

Her children hand in hand. Skyline, o Skyline,

Worthy of our praise, Skyline, o Skyline,

We shall love thee all our days!

“America The Beautiful” O beautiful for spacious skies

For amber waves of grain For purple mountain majesties

Above the fruited plain America! America!

God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood

From sea to shining sea! O beautiful for patriot dream

That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam

Undimmed by human tears America! America!

God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood

From sea to shining sea!

Board of TrusteesThomas A. Nuris, President

Richard Holober, Vice President-ClerkMaurice Goodman, Member

Lisa Petrides, MemberJohn Pimentel, Member

Jade Shonette, Student Trustee

ChancellorMichael E. Claire

President of Skyline CollegeDr. Melissa Moreno

2019-2020 commencement Ceremony - Skyline College

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