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The Faculty and staff of New Mexico Military Institute
congratulate and send our best wishes to the graduating class of 2017.
Your hard work and dedication bring to the fore New Mexico Military Institute
traditions of academic achievement and leadership.It has been an honor to serve you.
We wish you the very best in your future endeavors!
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GOVERNOR OF NEW MEXICOThe Honorable Susana Martinez
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF NEW MEXICOThe Honorable John A. Sanchez
BOARD OF REGENTSColonel Timothy Paul, US (Ret) 1982 HSG, 1984 JCG, President
Colonel Barbara Trent, USAR (Ret) 1979 JCG, Vice PresidentStirling Spencer, 1966 HSG, 1968 JCG, Secretary/Treasurer
Phillip Ingram, 1967 HSG, MemberBradford A. Christmas, 1970 HSG, Member
PRESIDENT/SUPERINTENDENTMajor General Jerry W. Grizzle, PhD
United States Army, Retired
ACADEMIC DEAN, CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERBrigadier General Douglas J. Murray, PhD
United States Air Force, Retired
VICE ACADEMIC DEAN & HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALColonel George E. Brick
Master Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, Retired
COMMANDANT OF CADETS, DEAN OF STUDENTSLieutenant Colonel Jonathan K. Graff
United States Army, Retired
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HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY8:00 AM, 13 May 2017
INTRODUCTION & PROCESSIONAL
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
WELCOMING REMARKSMajor General Jerry W. Grizzle, PhD
United States Army, RetiredPresident & Superintendent, New Mexico Military Institute
VALEDICTORY REMARKSAndres Santiago Aranda Claussen, Valedictorian of the First Class
Ivona Alexis Luettgen, Valedictorian of the First ClassMarco David Varela Duarte, Salutatorian of the First Class
INTRODUCTION OF THEPRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
Major General Jerry W. Grizzle, PhDUnited States Army, Retired
President & Superintendent, New Mexico Military Institute
INTRODUCTION OF THE GUEST SPEAKERColonel Timothy Paul, US (Ret) 1982 HSG, 1984 JCG
President, New Mexico Military Institute Board of Regents
ADDRESS TO THE GRADUATING CLASSThe Honorable John A. Sanchez
Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico
REMARKS TO GRADUATESBrigadier General Douglas J. Murray, PhD
United States Air Force, RetiredChief Academic Officer, Dean of Academics
New Mexico Military Institute
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INTRODUCTION OF THE THIRD CLASS GRADUATESColonel George E. Brick
Master Sergeant, United State Marine Corps, RetiredVice Dean of Academics & High School Principal
New Mexico Military Institute
CONFERRING OF THE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMASThe Honorable John A. Sanchez
Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico
INTRODUCTION OF THE COMMANDANT OF CADETSLieutenant Colonel Jonathan K. Graff
United States Army, RetiredCommandant of Cadets, Dean of Students
New Mexico Military Institute
SINGING OF THE ALMA MATER“Old Post”
DISMISSAL
The final semester’s official grade report will publish May 16, 2017Note: Class Ranking is based upon the last official grade report prior to graduation.
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
Valedictorians
Salutatorian
Highest Honors
Andres Santiago Aranda ClaussenHermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey
Ivona Alexis LuettgenAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Boston University
Marco David Varela DuarteGrand Prairie, Texas
Southern Methodist University
Samantha Rodriguez PerezTorreon, Coahuila, Mexico
University of Alberta
Diego Tueme MendozaTorreon, Coahuila, Mexico
Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
*Graduation by Credit Transfer
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High Honors
Honors
Sergio Amieiro ChaviraMexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Dillon Cole ReynoldsRuidoso, New Mexico
United States Military Academy
David Elias CampaHermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
University of Arizona
Fausto Baranzini RogelHermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
New Mexico State University
Ricardo Alejandro Flores NavarroAgua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey
Tamara Claire FlynnCozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
New Mexico State University
Diego Amed Padres DagninoHermosillo, Sonora, MexicoEscuela Libre de Derecho
Megan Marie LynchAlbuquerque, New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Benjamin MorrDel Rio, Texas
University of Texas at San Antonio
Colten Kale HerreraAlbuquerque, New MexicoEnlist United States Army
Karla Selene AvilaRoswell, New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Jacob Spencer MouleGrass Valley, California
The Citadel
Octavio LopezSan Antonio, Texas
University of Arizona
Christian Isiah PadillaLos Lunas, New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Sofia Esmeralda Brassea FloresCananea, Sonora, Mexico
University of Arizona
Caleb Alexander GraffRoswell, New MexicoLDS Church Mission
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GRADUATES
Saul Aguirre Jr.Arrey, New Mexico
New Mexico State University*
Angel Kruz ApodacaTaos, New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Santiago Alberto Arrizon CarranzaCaborca, Sonora, Mexico
New Mexico State University
Noah Lee BaileyPetoskey, Michigan
New Mexico Military Institute
Jose Carlos Baranzini RebeilHermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
New Mexico State University
Colin Russell Bulman*Santa Fe, New Mexico
Enlist United States Marine Corps
Cameron Ross Burand*Tampa, Florida
New Mexico Military Institute
Bradly Ryuki CastlemanVero Beach, Florida
Enlist United States Marine Corps
Elyssa Marie ChinoAlbuquerque, New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Donovan Edward CuellarVernon Hills, Illinois
New Mexico Military Institute
Euihyun DooGangnam-daero, Seoul Seocho-gu,
Republic of KoreaKorea University
Kelsey Chika DuruElk Grove, California
New Mexico Military Institute
Blake O. Estes*Granbury, Texas
Central Texas College
Esteban Gautrin Salazar*Hermosillo, Sonora, MexicoUniversity of New Mexico
Gregorio Gonzalez RiosNaco, Sonora, Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Jake Parker GuerreroRoswell, New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Colton James HallSandia Park, New MexicoUniversity of New Mexico
Dillon Ray HallSandia Park, New MexicoUniversity of New Mexico
William Ray HeimannLincoln, New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
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GRADUATES
Michel Alejandro Hinojos ChavezGuaymas, Sonora, Mexico
New Mexico State University
Nan KeBeijing, Peo Republic China
University of California, Santa Cruz
Lake Michael KeatingLake Worth, Texas
Enlisting in United States Marine Corps
Chan Monyvann KuochPhnom Penh, Cambodia
New Mexico Military Institute
Savannah Ann LeeRacine, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin, Parkside
John Owen Liakos*Roswell, New Mexico
Jesus Ruben Lucero Valencia*Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Emilio Maldonado ZuzuarreguiAgua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
University of Arizona
Fabian Joel MartinezQuesta, New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Byron Kee Mitchell Jr.Farmington, New Mexico
Enlisting in United States Air Force
Savanna Margarita MooreSan Antonio, Texas
Alberto Agustin Morales HuertaHermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Universidad del Valle de Mexico
Quang Minh Nguyen*Ho Chi Minh City, Repub of Vietnam
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
Esteban Peral ValenzuelaNavojoa, Sonora, Mexico
Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey
Mark Coss PonceHobbs, New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Joseph Daniel RayTucumcari, New Mexico
University of New Mexico
Alexandria Michelle RiveraRoswell, New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Aaron Guadalupe SanchezCananea, Sonora, Mexico
University of Arizona
Daniel Joseph SanchezEl Prado, New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Erick Santillan TorresTorreon, Coahuila, Mexico
Abilene Christian University
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Ara Lee SealsAlbuquerque, New Mexico
New Mexico State University
James Evan SerpanosSan Marcos, California
Enlisting in United States Marine Corps
Oscar Emmanuel Soto ZaragozaCananea, Sonora, Mexico
Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrery
Clark Elliot Strasser*Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University
Christian TaylorTuba City, Arizona
New Mexico Military Institute
Thitirat Techapun*Phetchaburi, Thailand
New Mexico Military Institute
Spencer Anthony TreatRoswell, New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Sierra Jane WalkerRoswell, New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
Heather Hu-Ling Warren
Mountainair, New MexicoUniversity of New Mexico
Michael Muriithi WaruingiNairobi, Kenya
Saint Louis University
Bo Jiang XuBeijing, Peo Republic China
North Carolina State University
Shengyu ZhangWuHan, Peo Republic China
New Mexico Military Institute
GRADUATES
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JUNIOR COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY11:00 AM, 13 May 2017
INTRODUCTION & PROCESSIONAL
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
WELCOMING REMARKSMajor General Jerry W. Grizzle, PhD
United States Army, RetiredPresident & Superintendent, New Mexico Military Institute
VALEDICTORY REMARKSDonald Mackay Tripodo AA, Salutatorian of the Third Class
Jonathan Christopher Nicklaus AS, Valedictorian of the Third Class
INTRODUCTION OF THEPRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
Major General Jerry W. Grizzle, PhDUnited States Army, Retired
President & Superintendent, New Mexico Military Institute
INTRODUCTION OF THE GUEST SPEAKERColonel Timothy Paul, US (Ret) 1982 HSG, 1984 JCG
President, New Mexico Military Institute Board of Regents
ADDRESS TO THE GRADUATING CLASSDr. Barbara Damron
Cabinet Secretary of New Mexico Higher Education Department
REMARKS TO GRADUATESBrigadier General Douglas J. Murray, PhD
United States Air Force, RetiredChief Academic Officer, Dean of Academics
New Mexico Military Institute
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INTRODUCTION OF THE JUNIOR COLLEGE GRADUATESBrigadier General Douglas J. Murray, PhD
United States Air Force, RetiredChief Academic Officer, Dean of Academics
New Mexico Military Institute
CONFERRING OF THE JUNIOR COLLEGE DEGREESDr. Barbara Damron
Cabinet Secretary of New Mexico Higher Education Department
INTRODUCTION OF THE COMMANDANT OF CADETSLieutenant Colonel Jonathan K. Graff
United States Army, RetiredCommandant of Cadets, Dean of Students
New Mexico Military Institute
SINGING OF THE ALMA MATER“Old Post”
DISMISSAL
The final semester’s official grade report will publish May 15, 2017Note: Class Ranking is based upon the last official grade report prior to graduation.
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JUNIOR COLLEGE GRADUATES
Valedictorian
Salutatorian
Highest Honors
Jonathan Christopher Nicklaus ASIrvine, California
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Donald Mackay Tripodo AAHouston, Texas
Texas Tech University
Lucas William Bohannon AARio Rancho, New Mexico
University of New Mexico
Violeta Konculić AADerventa, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Brandon Alonso Cordova ASApple Valley, Minnesota
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Jacob Andrew Piñon ASRoswell, New Mexico
United States Naval Academy
Daniel Andreas Broehmer AASocorro, New Mexico
Texas A&M University
Samuel Lee Gregory AARociada, New Mexico
Oklahoma State University
Danny Luis Jaramillo ASRoswell, New Mexico
University of New Mexico
*Graduation by Credit Transfer
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High Honors
Honors
Aleksandra Bilić AAVelika Gorica, Croatia
Delaware State University
Andrew Jooyoung Jung ASFullerton, California
University of California, San Diego
Brandon Ross Smith AAAlbuquerque, New MexicoUniversity of New Mexico
Alfonso Armería Cantú AASan Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
University of New Mexico
Daniel Ian Depatillo Pagaduan ASHonolulu, Hawaii
Georgetown University
Jairus Le Anthony Hampton ASUpper Marlboro, Maryland
West Virginia University
Markus Heim Perry AAMonument, Colorado
Louisiana State University
Bailey Lorene Belk AATacoma, Washington
Saint Louis University, Madrid
Katarzyna Dominika Rosikoń ASMyslowice, Poland
Delaware State University
Gabriela Alejandra Avila AARoswell, New Mexico
New Mexico State University
Christian Amian Martin AAHonolulu, Hawaii
Portland State University
Michael Benjamin Salcedo ASLas Cruces, New Mexico
University of New Mexico
Adrienne Claire Williams AAItasca, Texas
Texas A&M University
Jerrell Anton Aaron Doorbal AAPort of Spain, Trinidad & TobagoOklahoma Panhandle State University
Victoria Jean Durand ASCape Coral, Florida
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Joshua Michael Moskowitz AARedondo Beach, CaliforniaHawaii Pacific University
Alejandro Pimentel AAEl Paso, Texas
Dominic Diego Moore AARoswell, New Mexico
University of New Mexico
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Honors
Graduates
Noureldin Yahia Adam AAKhartoum , Sudan
Nathaniel Terrell Anderson AA*Toronto, Ontario, Canada
University of Missouri
Floyd Alexander Bell ASRoswell, New Mexico
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
Paul Bernard Bowen Jr. AA*Universal City, Texas
University of Texas at San Antonio*
Genevieve Marie BroomCamden, Ohio
Miami University Middletown*
Hannah Lian Broyles AAAlbuquerque, New MexicoUniversity of New Mexico
Shamar Tyrone Busby AAMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Katie Ann Campbell AADumas, Texas
Montana State University Billings
Diontez Laearwin Tyrek Champion AAArlington, Texas
Missouri Southern State University
Justin Edward Chappell AAPrattville, AlabamaAuburn University
Caleb Ryan Charlie AA*Smith Lake, New Mexico
Northern Arizona University
Jin Beom Choi AASeoul, Republic of Korea
Sterling College
Jin Ho Choi ASSeoul, Republic of Korea
Sterling College
Maurice Lamont Coleman ASRichmond, Virginia
Eastern New Mexico University
Ricardo Ortega Clausen AAHermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
University of Arizona
Valeriia Pavlovna Uvarova ASBishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Delta State University
Alain Bajangi Cimankinda AAGatineau, Ontario, Canada
Ottawa University
Jacob Joseph Turcotte AAAlbuquerque, New MexicoUniversity of New Mexico
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Graduates
Raul De Anda Hernandez AAPuerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Texas Tech University
Jeremy Edward De La Garza AASan Antonio, Texas
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Jorge Diaz de Leon Rubio AAChihuahua, Chihuahua, MexicoNew Mexico State University
Luke Timothy Duggan ASBloomfield, New Mexico
New Mexico State University
Jewel Ronique Jessica Ellis AAFreeport, Grand Bahama, BahamasUniversity of North Texas at Dallas
Chukuka Emili AANew City, New YorkCornell University
DeMarco Michael Enoch AAHouston, Texas
Amy Gwendolyn Farfan Aguilar AAGuadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Western New Mexico University
Anthony Joseph Fricker ASPeoria, Arizona
University of Arizona
Juan Pablo Garcia Gutierrez AAHermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology
David Lee Goodwin Jr. AALauderhill, Florida
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Brian Lee Henderson Jr. AAHaines City, Florida
Christopher Carlin Herrera AS*Rio Rancho, New Mexico
New Mexico State University
Ryan Scott Hoffmann AAYuma, Arizona
Northern Arizona University
Yasmine Lou Joe AAPinon, Arizona
University of New Mexico
Lucchese Barrett Joyner AAMyrtle Beach, South Carolina
Louisiana State University
Edward Naliko Keopuhiwa Kea Jr. AAWaianae, Hawaii
Ottawa University Arizona
Troy David Keizer AAEscondido, California
California State University
Janine Alexandra Senato Kocourek ASCedar Crest, New MexicoUniversity of New Mexico
Brittany Danniele Mae Lake AAKirtland, New MexicoNorwich University
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Graduates
Sydney Elise Lane ASBrentwood, CaliforniaUniversity of Akron
Christopher Michael Smith Lauritzen II AAMidland, Texas
Utah State University
Marlon Laveau-Alcindor AAEast Elmhurst, New York
Nicholas Litang AADelray Beach, Florida
Nicholas Alexander Locken AA*Quincy, Massachusetts
Sanchez Laneer Lofton AAOcala, Florida
Eastern New Mexico University
Omar Alejandro Lopez Acedo AA*Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Marcus Alexander Lovato ASLas Vegas, New MexicoUniversity of Arizona
Aaron Anthony Madrid ASEl Paso, Texas
University of Texas at El Paso
Paul Angel Romero Montoya AA*Rio Rancho, New Mexico
University of New Mexico
Clark Perry Morris ASCamarillo, California
California State University, Northridge
Jared Robert Murano ASSouthington, ConnecticutMaine Maritime Academy
Kuhinapuitetamala’i Naki AAKamuela, Hawaii
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Destiney Aleyna O’Kane AAHorizon City, Texas
University of Texas at El Paso
Lorish Puluspene AAPort Moresby, Papau New Guinea
Henderson State University
Bethany Lauren Robinson AAApollo Beach, Florida
Florida Altantic University
Nathaniel Isaiah Luna Rose AACarlsbad, New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico University
James Teague Runner AACarlsbad, New Mexico
New Mexico State University
Edward Dean Schlensig AA*Alamogordo, New Mexico
New Mexico State University
Cherish Ruby Liliuleilo Sosi AAWest Jordan, Utah
Cumberland University
Taylor Mackenzie Stanford ASAmarillo, Texas
West Texas A&M University
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Graduates
Christian Justin Strachan AANassau, Bahamas
Eastern New Mexico University
Lee Tung Sun ASSugar Land, Texas
Texas A&M University
Thomas Charles Sylvester AS*Hereford, Arizona
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Felea’i Thelma Lavata’i Tau AAKapolei, Hawaii
Enlisting in United States Air Force
LeiMaluhia Alofatele Taula AAWest Jordan, Utah
Delaware State University
William Caleb Teasdale ASAlbuquerque, New MexicoNew Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
Dallas Edward Tucker Jr. AATallahassee, Florida
Kordell Samuel Legalo Va’a AAPearl City, HawaiiOttawa University
Benjamin Noah Vargas AAAlbuquerque, New MexicoUniversity of New Mexico
Jose Manuel Velasco ASLas Cruces, New Mexico
University of New Mexico
Alberto Vizcaya ASChula Vista, CaliforniaIowa State University
Marcelo Falcón Vizcaya AAChula Vista, CaliforniaUniversity of La Verne
Eric Christopher Wade AA*Albuquerque, New MexicoNew Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
Warren Kody Washington AAJesup, Georgia
Eastern New Mexico University
Sedarius Daquan Young AA*Orlando, Florida
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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“….Let it be clearly understood that if this is not a Military School it is nothing. By this is meant not only the outward forms and visible signs of Military government – the drills and parade – its tinsel and glare, but what is of more importance, the indoor government – the inner, private life, manners and habits of the cadet. The close, constant, kindly supervision over the cadet in every respect – checking him here, urging him there – in the privacy of his room, at his meals, in recitation or at drill – on duty – off duty – at work or at play – is the spirit and purpose of this Military School….”
Colonel Robert S. Goss
1891
This “Goss Quote” is knowledge required of every cadet from the first day they enter NMMI