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Del Mar College Graduates 601 Students Making Up Class of Summer/Fall 2021 (List and Video)

Virtual commencement featured 180 participants out of total number of students who completed studies in August and December; DMC awards approximately 745 certificates and associate’s degrees

Article by Rosa Linda Reynoso

While there was still “Pomp and Circumstance,” Winter Commencement wasn’t your traditional event. On Dec. 17, Del Mar College (DMC) continued to hold its celebratory event virtually for the Class of Summer/Fall 2021 due to the pandemic.

The online presentation featured 180 out of 601 “prospective” graduates, along with messages from DMC administrators and a keynote address by KRIS 6 News anchor Katia Uriarte. To view the commencement video, including pre-show and ceremony, scroll to the bottom of the page.

Overall, the College awarded 745 certificates and associate’s degrees combined to the total Class of Summer/Fall 2021, which includes: 

ALAMO

Associate in Applied Science 

Jorge Hernandez (Magna Cum Laude)

ALICE 

Associate in Arts 

Gabriella A. Jasso

Associate in Science 

Sawan H. Patel (Summa Cum Laude)

Certificate Level II 

Dawnee R. Garcia

Certificate Level I 

Tyler B. Battice and Daniel L. Chapa

ALLEN

Associate in Applied Science 

Zinat B. Sulaiman (Magna Cum Laude)

ARANSAS PASS 

Associate in Arts 

Korryn S. Aguila

Associate in Applied Science 

Korryn S. Aguila, Monica Arriaga, Elsa A. Cortez, Chelsie D. Hale, Jacob A. Jimenez and Christopher J. Lee

BANQUETE 

Associate in Applied Science 

Adriana M. Ramirez

Certificate Level I 

Jarren A. Hernandez

BAYTOWN

Associate in Arts 

Zachary T. Cox

BEAUMONT 

Associate in Applied Science 

Mayra S. Alcaraz

BEEVILLE

Associate in Applied Science 

Haley N. Garza

BISHOP 

Associate in Arts 

Rebecca R. Cantu (Magna Cum Laude)

Associate in Applied Science 

Brian E. Gorman

Certificate Level I 

Ruth G. Marroquin

CORPUS CHRISTI 

Associate in Arts 

Stephanie A. Aguilar (Cum Laude), Jonathan Aleman, Cathleen J. Angeles, Mykaela Y. Arce, Brittany G. Baio, Nadia A. Barnes, Elijah B. Bernal, Jennifer E. Bernardini, Jennifer M. Bostick, Caley Brown, Vanessa L. Buenrostro (Magna Cum Laude), Amanda M. Burns, Blanca S. Canales (Summa Cum Laude), Dominique L. Cantu, Mathew J. Carr, Isabel M. Carranco, Qadira K. Carter, Thomas A. Castellanos, Brittany V. Castillo, Janell L. Castro, Katlyn Castro, Ricardo M. Castro, Hannah J. Cayford, Lauren E. Chandler, Candace B. Chapa, Paloma N. Chapa, Gloria J. Cisneros, Chelsea M. Clement, Giselle A. Colon, Dajia N. Contreras, Mario L. Contreras (Cum Laude), Isaac M. Cordova, Rebbecca N. Corpus, Analisa Cortinez, Manuel A. Cuellar, Tamara L. Daniel, Nathan A. Deboard, Stuart C. Diegel II, Victoria Dominguez, Raven R. Downie, Brandyn M. Eaves, Savannah D. Escalante, Austin B. Estanislao (Cum Laude), Iris E. Galvez (Magna Cum Laude), Adrianna A. Garcia, Alyssa N. Garcia, Audrey M. Garcia, Brisa D. Garcia, Denise O. Garcia, Gabriella S. Aguas Garcia, Nadya J. Garcia, Rick J. Garcia, Stephanie A. Garcia, Teresa Maria A. Garcia, Teresita Garcia, Hannah E. Garza, Margarita Garza, Mary J. Garza, Symphony R. Garza, Emanuel U. Garza-Maldonado, Kara N. Gibson, Geneva A. Gil, Marissa C. Gomez, Mikayla M. Gomez, Fabian Gonzalez, Christina M. Gordon-McMurray, Meghann Groves, Cherie T. Gutierrez, Christina M. Havelka, Jasmine S. Henderson, Amber N. Hernandez, Anthony C. Hernandez, Jezebelle S. Hernandez, Stephany Y. Hernandez, Alessandra C. Herrera, Jessica M. Herrera, Nicole D. Herrera, Leana B. Hinojosa, Quaylon S. Hughes, Khiera Johnson, Kathryn M. Knapp, Jasmine A. Lacy, Andrea J. Landa, Jacqueline A. Lara, Thi Truc P. Le (Magna Cum Laude), Armando R. Leach Flores, Dominic C. Lee (Summa Cum Laude), Antonio M. Leos, Ezra N. Longoria, Esteban A. Lopez, Elisabeth D. Lucas, Courtney N. Manning, Abigail Martinez, Aubrey M. Martinez, Dallas D. Martinez (Magna Cum Laude), Janice R. Martinez (Cum Laude), Justine V. Martinez, Kayla I. Martinez, Toni A. Martinez, Daniel Martinez III, James T. Mawer, Tammy L. McChester, Darrel S. McCusker, Adelina Mears, Gabriel Medina, Nicole C. Meier (Magna Cum Laude), Sarah K. Meier, Jordan M. Meza (Magna Cum Laude), Chelsea M. Miller, Cleve L. Miller III, Stephanie M. Monjaraz, Pedro A. Moreno, Amanda M. Morgan, Justin E. Morris II, Diem M. Nguyen, Brandy R. Palacios, Monique A. Pena, Brennan N. Perez, Philip J. Perez, Anthony Perkins (Summa Cum Laude), Vy T. Phan, Jasmin E. Pineda, Diana C. Polanco (Magna Cum Laude), Larry Pon III, Aija C. Prime, Kimberly R. Quitania, Eduardo Ramirez, Jose A. Ramirez, Matthew I. Ramos, Robert F. Reynolds, Kaitlyn E. Ridenour-Lascano, Antionette Rodriguez, Isaac Rodriguez, Marissa N. Rodriguez, Sabrina C. Rodriguez, Genevieve N. Rodriquez, Misty G. Romo, Anthony R. Rosales, Ilianna Salazar-Garza, Ruben Saldana, Cora J. Salinas, Amberlynn G. Sanchez, Gabriella Sanchez, Jasmin R. Sanchez, Alfredo Sandoval III, Tammy L. Schanen, Anabel A. Silva, Velma T. Silvas, Zoe L. Smart, Tykera M. Smith, Karen E. Solis, Maria D. Soliz, Aaron A. Suarez, Denise E. Sudell (Summa Cum Laude), Dylan J. Sutton, Dulce C. Tello, Christina A. Torre, Eric A. Trevino Jr., Jeannette G. Viera, Desiree Villarreal, Zariah N. Villela, Jordan B. Westerkom, Sariah N. Winterbauer (Summa Cum Laude), Angelina Wolfe and Carla I. Zapata

Associate in Science 

Rozita S. Farahnakian, Christopher B. Garcia (Summa Cum Laude), Noah D. Garcia, Jacob A. Heflin (Cum Laude), Jacob R. Hinojosa (Summa Cum Laude), Alannah J. Mendoza, Christian C. Muana (Summa Cum Laude), Dang X. Nguyen (Summa Cum Laude) and Julie A. Romano (Summa Cum Laude)

Associate of Arts in Teaching 

Jallyssa A. Brooks, Jessica E. Cantu, Donecia A. Darnley, Arturo A. Vega Flores, Alejandro L. Guerrero, Serina R. Meza, Madison S. Moreno, Tiffany K. Patton, Ashley R. Rivas and Brittany L. Vega

Associate in Applied Science 

Corina A. Bazan Abalos, Linda Acevedo, Dain Aguilar, Jacob Alaniz (Magna Cum Laude), Aron T. Alexander, Naomi D. Alexander, Nathan D. Alexander, Jair M. Alvarez, Richard Andrade III, Joseph N. Arriola, Felicia K. Avalos, Brittany G. Baio, Morgan D. Banda-Gomez (Cum Laude), Ian D. Barrera, Ruben Basaldu, Lacee L. Beal-Hinojosa, Ashley N. Beasley, Jennifer E. Bernardini, Viktoria L. Birr, Caley Brown, Jose Cabrera Jr., Eric A. Caceres, Francisco M. Cadondon, Robert E. Canales, Brandi N. Candelaria, Samantha A. Carreon, Thomas A. Castellanos, Janell L. Castro, Marla A. Caudillo, Javier Ceballos Jr., Jessica Cervantes, Candace B. Chapa, Kathleen A. Chupe, Chelsea M. Clement, Michael S. Compton, Stephanie C. Conley, Brittany L. Contreras, John R. Conwill II, Isaac M. Cordova, Lindsey P. Cormier (Summa Cum Laude), Jonathan Cortinas (Cum Laude), Landon S. Cruz, Jessalynn O. De la Garza, Jennifer L. Deleon, Savannah L. Diaz, Victoria Dominguez, Lisa A. Donohoo, Benjamin E. Dovalina IV (Magna Cum Laude), Candie F. Dunn, Erica D. Durham, George J. Elizondo, Savannah D. Escalante, Carolyn Fernandez, Christian J. Flores (Cum Laude), Jesus Flores III, Allison N. Frago, Emma L. Franco (Magna Cum Laude), Ernesto Galindo Jr., Breannah J. Galvan (Magna Cum Laude), Alysson A. Garcia, Bianca J. Garcia, Ileen D. Garcia (Magna Cum Laude), Rick J. Garcia, Rylan T. Garcia Sr., Raul Garza III, Christine M. Geisler, Kara N. Gibson, Katelin M. Gil, Stewart G. Goce, Linda A. Gonzales, Matthew A. Granados, Meghann Groves, Lillian K. Guerra-Soto, Elijah J. Gutierrez, Demetrious K. Guzman, Ashley R. Harryman, Nicole D. Herrera, Lukas T. Hill (Cum Laude), Sergio P. Hinojosa Sr., Malina A. Hok, Casey R. Hoover (Cum Laude), Mickey J. Hutchinson, Marqusie L. Kelley, Hannah L. Kile (Cum Laude), Angela M. Killian, Jacqueline A. Killian, Kathryn M. Knapp, Mercedes M. La Cour, Sabrina L. Lamb, Jacqueline A. Lara, Jenna R. Lawrence (Magna Cum Laude), Chloe E. Leal, Rosa E. Leal (Summa Cum Laude), Desiree Lerma (Magna Cum Laude), Justin D. Licon, Ezra N. Longoria, Cornelio M. Lopez, Elisabeth D. Lucas, Alyssa M. Luis, Gabriela Macias, Monica Macias (Cum Laude), Abigail Martinez, Dallas D. Martinez (Magna Cum Laude), Janice R. Martinez (Cum Laude), Kayla I. Martinez, Lauren A. Martinez, Reynaldo A. Martinez, Jose R. Martinez Jr., James T. Mawer, Virginia M. McAllister, Rebekah J. McInroy (Summa Cum Laude), Ian H. Miller, Elijah L. Mitchell, Gloria E. Morales, Justin E. Morris II, Davina A. Murphy, Audrey E. Nunez, Joe R. Ortiz Jr., Christopher J. Perez (Magna Cum Laude), Michelle B. Perez (Cum Laude), Eulalia Rivas, Reyna V. Rizo, Antionette Rodriguez, Mark A. Rodriguez (Summa Cum Laude), Pedro Rodriguez, Stalin D. Rodriguez, Carlos A. Rodriguez-Alanis, Anthony R. Rosales, Marcos M. Rubio, Jonathan J. Ruiz, Alejandro Salazar, Joseph M. Salazar, Lauren R. Salinas, Amberlynn G. Sanchez, Jasmin R. Sanchez, Ruben Sanchez Jr., Jaelon J. Sanders, Jose O. Sandoval, Salvador P. Segura, Irina V. Seitz, Hilda G. Serna, Austin M. Sheehan, Cassandra L. Shouse, Tykera M. Smith, Joshua M. Solis, Megan K. Speer (Summa Cum Laude), Aaron A. Suarez, Brenden M. Teague, Dulce C. Tello, Kathryn A. Teltschik, Estevan R. Trevino, Kayleigh M. Tyler, Isaac H. Van Nice, Jake W. Vasquez, Jose A. Vasquez III (Summa Cum Laude), Julian R. Vela, Hannah J. Vera (Cum Laude), Pedro A. Villa, Pablo Villafranco, Madelyn M. Villanueva, Ashley Y. Villegas (Magna Cum Laude), Melissa N. Villegas-Lopez, Michael C. Warren, Chance A. Weaver, Jordan B. Westerkom, Wilbert T. Wilson, Angelina Wolfe, Brittany R. Ybarra, Manuel Yzquierdo (Summa Cum Laude) and Nikoli I. Zakharchuk (Magna Cum Laude)

Certificate Level II 

Brittany G. Baio, Ian D. Barrera, Rickey W. Bennett (Cum Laude), Mark F. Blackmar, Amanda M. Burns, Paige N. Butler, Adriana R. Cano, Katlyn Castro, Lindsey P. Cormier (Summa Cum Laude), Austin B. Crenshaw, Rafael Diaz Jr., Rebecca E. Downen, Jorge A. Fernandez Jr. (Magna Cum Laude), Jesus Flores III, Leo Garza III, Katelin M. Gil, Ashlynn A. Gomez, Alicia G. Gonzalez (Summa Cum Laude), Anyssa M. Gonzalez, Eloy Gonzalez Jr. (Summa Cum Laude), Matthew A. Granados, Elijah J. Gutierrez, Jordon S. Hall (Cum Laude), Jacob L. Barron Harris, Jericho N. Harris (Cum Laude), Bryan G. Hartnett, Joshua K. Hernandez, Trevelle J. Hill, Manette M. Jamison, Tyler B. Jester (Summa Cum Laude), Sandie L. Kelso, Zachary H. Lail (Summa Cum Laude), Christian K. Laridis, Dallas D. Martinez (Magna Cum Laude), Reynaldo A. Martinez, Scott Parrett (Summa Cum Laude), Tiffany A. Parrett (Magna Cum Laude), Jose M. Pepi, Christopher J. Perez (Magna Cum Laude), Krista N. Ramirez, Jonathan J. Ruiz, Elizabeth Sanchez (Cum Laude), Samantha J. Sanchez (Cum Laude), Jaelon J. Sanders, Joshua J. Smith, Bradlee J. Soliz, Michael J. Torres, Lucas A. Trevino, Jose A. Vasquez III (Summa Cum Laude), Julian R. Vela, Pablo Villafranco, Abel E. Villarreal, Christopher J. Viola and Adrian B. Zabka (Summa Cum Laude)

Certificate Level I 

Corina A. Bazan Abalos, Jacob Alaniz (Magna Cum Laude), Eric A. Caceres, Tarah O. Cain, Robert E. Canales, Desiray M. Carrillo, John R. Conwill II, Lindsey P. Cormier (Summa Cum Laude), Austin B. Crenshaw, Nicole R. Davis, Rafael Diaz Jr., Jesus Flores III, Linda A. Gonzales, Alicia G. Gonzalez (Summa Cum Laude), Amber D. Gonzalez, Eloy Gonzalez Jr. (Summa Cum Laude), Matthew A. Granados, Lillian K. Guerra-Soto, Elijah J. Gutierrez, Karey D. Hargrove, Jericho N. Harris (Cum Laude), Ferol P. Hogwood, Sandie L. Kelso, Gwendolyn M. Kennard, Jacqueline A. Killian, Juliana Konning, Rosa E. Leal (Summa Cum Laude), Desiree Lerma (Magna Cum Laude), Carlos A. Lopez, Pedro Maldonado Jr., Reynaldo A. Martinez, Rueben U. Morales II, Brandon J. Navarro, Jasmine A. Peery, Jose M. Pepi, Simon O. Perez, Brandon R. Rodriguez, Jaslynn N. Rodriguez, Stalin D. Rodriguez, Carlos A. Rodriguez-Alanis, Jonathan J. Ruiz, John R. Saenz, Eileen Salazar, Jaelon J. Sanders, Jasmine A. Saucedo, Kristian L. Valdez, Pablo Villafranco, Madelyn M. Villanueva, Gwen E. Villarreal, Ashley Y. Villegas (Magna Cum Laude), Christopher J. Viola and Chance A. Weaver

Occupational Skills Achievement 

Linda Acevedo, Shamim Budhwani (Magna Cum Laude), John R. Conwill II, Linda A. Gonzales, Lillian K. Guerra-Soto, Rosa E. Leal (Summa Cum Laude), Desiree Lerma (Magna Cum Laude), Gloria E. Morales, Reyna V. Rizo and Ashley Y. Villegas (Magna Cum Laude)

Advanced Technical Certificate

Gabriel Mensah (Magna Cum Laude)

Field of Study

Tamara L. Daniel and Teresita Garcia

EAGLE PASS

Associate in Applied Science 

Abraham S. Espinoza

FALLS CITY

Associate in Applied Science 

Corey S. Dziuk

FRANKSTON

Certificate Level II

Noah M. Marble

FULTON

Associate in Arts 

Jessica R. Hernandez

HEBRONVILLE

Certificate Level I

Anthony J. Ramos (Magna Cum Laude)

HOUSTON 

Associate in Arts 

Ashley A. Fortoh

INGLESIDE 

Associate in Arts 

Jose A. Alvarado, Illiana R. Moreno and Christa M. Rasor

Associate of Arts in Teaching 

Veronica M. Hernandez and Leslie Y. Moreno Mora

Associate in Applied Science 

Raquel Buncie, Ramiro G. Castillo, Edgar Cortez Jr., Isabella R. Fernandez (Magna Cum Laude) and Erin A. Russell (Summa Cum Laude)

Certificate Level II 

Edgar Cortez Jr.

Certificate Level I 

Lindsey Castro (Summa Cum Laude), Edgar Cortez Jr. and McKenzie A. Floyd

KINGSVILLE 

Associate in Arts 

Hope D. Clark, Diamond R. Olguin and Chloe Stonitsch

Associate in Applied Science 

Chelsea N. Maldonado and Oscar R. Mendiola

Certificate Level II 

Rebecca R. Johnson (Magna Cum Laude)

LA VERNIA

Associate in Applied Science  

Logan C. Recker (Summa Cum Laude)

LEXINGTON

Associate in Applied Science  

Chelsea P. Nadeau

MATHIS 

Associate in Arts 

Christian G. Machado (Cum Laude)

Associate in Applied Science  

Elena M. Robles (Cum Laude), Richard S. Salinas and Mark A. Zamora

McALLEN

Certificate Level II 

Una M. Gonzalez-Breithaupt

NATALIA 

Associate in Applied Science  

Darin N. Frazier

ODEM 

Associate in Arts 

Monica M. Garza and Lauren A. Guevara

Associate in Applied Science  

Samson J. Garibay and Symon F. Vargas

ORANGE GROVE 

Associate in Applied Science  

Christie L. Alanis 

PORT ARANSAS 

Associate in Applied Science 

Brittney L. Walker

PORTLAND 

Associate in Arts 

Melissa A. Cappadonna, Zachary R. Flores (Cum Laude), Glenda H. Garcia, Jennifer R. Mahan, Rolando J. Morales and Cristal K. Wallace

Associate in Science 

Christian W. Moore and Charmi D. Patel

Associate in Applied Science 

Christian A. Alvarado, Sierrah L. Carrasquillo, Esteban C. Corpus Jr., Alberto Duran, Zachary R. Flores (Cum Laude), Glenda H. Garcia, Brandi L. Garza, Lucas R. Gonzales, Kylie R. Greenamyer, Herbert G. Groessel (Summa Cum Laude), Savannah E. Gwynn, Joshua A. Jimenez, Joel Martinez, Cassidy J. Romo, Nicole L. Schultz, Christorpher P. Valdez Jr., Lucas X. Veliz, Hang L. Vu and Cristal K. Wallace

Certificate Level II 

Nicole L. Schultz

Certificate I 

Savannah E. Gwynn, Joshua A. Jimenez, Demi L. McBride (Summa Cum Laude) and Patrick T. Zambrano

Occupational Skills Achievement 

Savannah E. Gwynn

RAYMONDVILLE

Associate in Arts 

Briana F. Soria

REFUGIO

Certificate Level I

Rosa L. Paez

RIO HONDO

Associate in Arts 

Valeria Martinez

Associate in Applied Science 

Valeria Martinez

RIVIERA

Associate in Applied Science 

J. B. Griffith

ROBSTOWN 

Associate in Arts 

Victoria R. Alejandro, Marcos A. Alvarado, Kayla A. Amador, Stephanie Baltierra, Sherman A. Easley-Robb, Zamira C. Luna, Maegan F. Morales (Summa Cum Laude), Ryan A. Ocanas and Ricardo Ramon Jr.

Associate in Science 

Caleb R. Morales and Danielle C. Platz

Associate in Applied Science 

Victoria R. Alejandro, Stephanie Baltierra, Daniel L. Beltran Jr., Dakota E. Encinia, Stacey N. Garza, Horacio Gonzalez, Justin L. Mc Peak, Daniel A. Rubio and Cody L. Schroeder

Certificate Level II 

Roy Salazar (Cum Laude)

Certificate Level I 

Faith D. Garcia (Magna Cum Laude), Sandie L. Kelso, Helen M. McClary, Roy Salazar (Cum Laude)

ROCKPORT 

Associate in Arts 

Jacob E. Krupa (Magna Cum Laude)

Associate in Applied Science 

Kayla E. Guerrero and Sheila S. Pena

Certificate Level II 

Brittany N. Ramsey

ROSENBERG

Associate in Arts 

Jasiha J. Gonzalez

SAN ANTONIO 

Associate in Arts 

Heidi E. Bland and Nathan I. Smithwick

Associate in Applied Science 

Ruben A. Garcia (Magna Cum Laude) and Aaron L. Villanueva

SANDIA 

Associate in Arts 

Gabriela T. Willingham

SINTON 

Associate in Arts 

Madeline R. Costilla, Paulette C. Deleon, Anissa G. Garcia (Magna Cum Laude) and Allison M. Lemos 

Associate in Science 

Abigale R. Russell (Magna Cum Laude)

Associate in Applied Science 

Lucinda L. Garcia

Certificate Level II 

Conner A. Zimmerman (Cum Laude)

SPRING

Associate in Arts 

Joshua J. Stewart 

TAFT 

Associate in Applied Science 

Zachary C. Lee, Elisa L. Martinez (Magna Cum Laude) and Jessica Rivas

VICTORIA 

Associate in Arts 

Priscilla M. Flores

WOODSBORO

Associate in Applied Science 

Roel Flores and Kalob E. Jochetz

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA

Associate in Arts 

Morgan E. Bacon

PLAQUEMINE, LA

Certificate Level I 

Brennan Hebert

GOLDSBORO, NC

Associate in Arts 

Alexis A. Aldridge

GRANITE FALLS, NC

Associate in Arts 

Alexis S. Guzman

 

To view graduates who participated with the "virtual" Viking Experience, click on the video below:

 

About Del Mar College

Del Mar College empowers students to achieve their dreams. We offer quality programs, individual attention, outstanding instruction through faculty with real-world experience and affordable costs to credit and noncredit students in Corpus Christi and the South Texas Coastal Bend area. Nationally recognized while locally focused, we’re ranked in the top two percent of community colleges in the country granting associate degrees to Hispanic students (Community College Week). Del Mar College focuses on offering our students programs that match current or emerging career opportunities. Whether students are interested in the fine arts, sciences, business, occupational or technical areas, students get the education they need for the future they want at Del Mar College.