S o u t h e r n A d v e n t i S t u n i v e r S i t y

S o u t h e r n 

A d v e n t i s t 

U n i v e r s i t y 

A learning community that nurtures 

Christ-likeness and encourages the pursuit of truth, 

wholeness, and a life of service 

C o m m e n c e m e n t E v e n t s 

M a y 4 - M a y 6 , 2 0 1 2 

C o l l e g e d a l e S e v e n t h - d a y A d v e n t i s t 

C h u r c h 

C o l l e g e d a l e , T e n n e s s e e 

C h a t t a n o o g a C o n v e n t i o n C e n t e r 

C h a t t a n o o g a , T e n n e s s e e

P r e s i d e n t ’ s M e s s a g e t o G r a d u a t e s 

Dear Graduates: 

You came to Southern planning to become successful in your lives. You had a vision of what 

that success looked like and were hoping to find the tools to be successful. I hope you have 

found that the more important vision is, as Albert Einstein said, “not to be a success but rather 

to be of value.” 

Life’s success is not found in things the world counts as success, like money and career. Life’s 

fulfillment is found in being a servant to others and providing value to others. As Jesus said to 

James and John, “whoever wants to be first must be your slave – just as the Son of Man did not 

come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:27-28, 

NIV). 

Yours in Christ, 

Gordon Bietz 

President 

C o m m e n c e m e n t E v e n t s 

Consecration.........................Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church........................Friday, 8 p.m. 

Sabbath School............................ Chattanooga Convention Center........................... Sabbath, 10 a.m. 

Baccalaureate............................... Chattanooga Convention Center...................... Sabbath, 11:30 a.m. 

Education and Psychology Dedication Service..............................................................Sabbath, 4 p.m. 

Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church 

Nursing Dedication Service............................................................................................Sabbath, 7 p.m. 

Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church 

Commencement.......................... Chattanooga Convention Center......................... Sunday, 9:30 a.m. 

S e r v i c e s o n t h e W e b 

Consecration, Baccalaureate, Sabbath School and Commencement services are being streamed live on the 

web at southern.edu.

C o n s e c r a t i o n 

Friday, May 4, 2012, 8 p.m. 

Prelude 

Invocation.................................................................................................Zaire Burgess-Robinson, senior 

Welcome................................................................................................................... Jeremy Pastor, senior 

Scripture....................................................1 Samuel 3:19, 20...................................Cassie Brauer, senior 

Musical Selection.......................................“Prière, op. 158”.........................................Camille Saint-Saëns 

Stephen Thorp, organ, senior 

Amos Chon, cello, senior 

Offering....................................................Collegiate Missions.................................. Ale Canizales, senior 

Offertory......................................“Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee”......................................Eric Thiman 

Ashlee Dollar, voice, senior 

Star Stevens, piano, Resource Secretary, School of Religion 

Introduction of Speaker............................................................................................. Ross Knight, senior 

Consecration Address................................... “Legendary”............................................... Stanley Knight 

Youth Ministries Director, South Carolina Conference 

Senior Class Response.......................................................................Felippe Marcondes, senior class pastor 

Consecration Prayer.................................................................................................Jessica Weaver, senior 

. 

Postlude............................... Symphoniei VI in G Minor, op.42, no.2.................... Charles-Marie Widor 

Organist: Stephen Thorp, senior 

Doors will open one hour before all services. 

Please silence all electronic devices during services.

S a b b a t h S c h o o l 

Sabbath, May 5, 2012, 10 a.m. 

Welcome................................................................................................... Eduardo Daniel Arroyo, senior 

Opening Prayer....................................................................................................Brenda Monchez, senior 

Musical Selection......................“My Shepherd Will Supply My Need”.................................... Isaac Watts 

Jonathan Armstrong, voice, senior 

Jason Dedeker, voice, senior 

Jorge Hernandez-Pleitez, voice, senior 

Scripture....................................................2 Timothy 3:14,15...........................Lauren Caradonna, senior 

“Connecting Lives”.................................................................................................................................. 

participating seniors: Jason Dedeker, Maida Hage, Ever Perez, 

Silvia Preza, Lauren Souza, Haslel Toruño 

Closing Prayer..............................................................................................................Eliud Sicard, senior 

B a c c a l a u r e a t e H y m n 

How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, 

Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word! 

What more can He say than to you He hath said, 

To you who for refuge to Jesus hath fled 

“Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed; 

For I am they God, and will still give thee aid; 

I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, 

Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand.” 

“When through the deep waters I call thee to go, 

The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; 

For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless, 

And sanctify to thee they deepest distress.” 

“The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, 

I will not, I will not desert to His foes; 

That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, 

I’ll never, no never, no never forsake!”

B a c c a l a u r e a t e 

Sabbath, May 5, 2012, 11:30 a.m. 

Prelude 

Welcome.....................................................................................................................Martin Shaw, senior 

Song of Worship................................“How Firm a Foundation”................................... Arr. by Melvin West 

Dawnmarie Simmons and Jenessa King, song leaders, seniors 

(Words to song are on the opposite page. Congregation, please stand.) 

Invocation.............................................................................................................Christina Verrill, senior 

Offering ...................................................Campus Ministries.....................................Maida Hage, senior 

Offertory................................................“My Redeemer Lives”.......................................... Nicole C. Mullen 

Everson Marcondes, saxophone, senior 

Michael Forde, piano, senior 

Scripture..................................................1 Corinthians 3:9-11..................................Faith Aguirre, senior 

Introduction of Speaker.........................................................................................Stephen Thorp, senior 

Baccalaureate Address.................... “Building on the Monuments”.....................................Brad Thorp 

President, Hope Channel Inc. 

Musical Selection.............................. “Great is Thy Faithfulness”....Thomas O. Chilsholm & William M. Runyan 

Misael Dominguez, vocal, senior 

Christian Pinango, piano, senior 

Benediction............................................................................................................... Rachel Torres, senior 

Postlude..................................................... Ceremonial Piece.......................................... William Mac Davis 

Brass Ensemble Conductor: Ken Parsons, associate professor, School of Music 

Organist: Judy Glass, professor, School of Music

S p e c i a l P r o g r a m s 

E d u c a t i o n a n d P s y c h o l o g y 

D e d i c a t i o n S e r v i c e 

Sabbath, May 4, at 4 p.m., Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church Sanctuary 

The School of Education and Psychology invites you to attend a dedication ceremony for those graduating 

with majors and minors in elementary and secondary education, psychology, outdoor education and 

leadership, school counseling, and clinical mental health counseling. The theme of the ceremony is “To 

Serve, To Lead, To Transform.” The highlight of the ceremony will be our guest speaker, Meagan Johnston, 

‘11. Currently, Meagan is a teacher at Harrison Elementary School in Harrison, Tennessee. 

N u r s i n g D e d i c a t i o n S e r v i c e 

Sabbath, May 4, at 7 p.m., Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church Sanctuary 

The School of Nursing invites you to attend the senior nurses’ dedication. The speaker is Michael 

Liedke, MSN, RN, ACNP, a Southern Adventist University, School of Nursing faculty teaching in the Acute 

Care Nurse Practitioner specialty graduate program. He recently presented his DNP scholarly project at the 

University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Liedke completed his undergraduate AS and BS in nursing at 

Southern Adventist University and then completed his MS Acute Care nurse practitioner at Emory University. 

He currently practices part-time as an acute care nurse practitioner with a local Neurosurgery group. 

C l a s s G i f t 

The class of 2012 is proud to assert themselves as alumni of Southern Adventist University with the establishment 

of the Class Affinity Fund Gift. The principles we have been taught, the values we have fostered, and 

the education we have received will prove to be assets of immeasurable worth as we proceed through our personal, 

professional, and spiritual lives. As no single department, club, or organization is responsible for this, 

each individual of the class of 2012 has been beseeched to make a gift to the area that most impacted them, 

establishing for themselves and future generations of students a lifelong spirit of giving. 

C o m m e n c e m e n t A n n o u n c e m e n t s 

Please silence all electronic devices. Seating on Sunday in the Convention Center is on a first-come basis. 

Ushers will assist in filling all unoccupied seats 15 minutes before the program begins. Your consideration of 

others is appreciated as you cheer and take pictures of your graduate. Please do not stand in front of guests. 

Airhorns and other noisemakers are not allowed. Guests are encouraged to remain seated until the conclusion 

of the recessional. Graduates and guests may connect at the designated locations of their school/department 

(see map handout). Graduation DVD order envelopes may be mailed or turned in at the information desk. 

To enable all students to have a photograph of their graduation, arrangements have been made with Grad 

Images for a professional photographer to record the moment each graduate receives his or her diploma, plus 

two additional poses. After graduation a 5x7 photo will be sent to each graduate as a gift from the university. 

Graduates have the option of ordering additional prints. 

For students or parents who would like to have a picture taken with President Bietz, he will be available in 

the hallway immediately following the commencement exercises.

C o m m e n c e m e n t 

Sunday, May 6, 2012, 9:30 a.m. 

Fanfare.................................................. Fanfare from “La Peri”................................................Paul Dukas 

Processional.............................“Pomp and Circumstance March No.1”............................ Sir Edward Elgar 

Invocation................................................................................................................Haslel Toruño, senior 

Welcome...................................................................................................................Hilary Prandl, senior 

Music ..............................“Cello Sonata in G minor, op. 19 - III. Andante”................ Sergei Rachmaninoff 

Michael Avila, cello, senior 

Laurel Guthrie, piano, senior 

Faculty Honors and Awards..................................................... Kevin Brown, chair, Faculty Affairs Committee 

Special Presentation in Honor of Kirsten Wolcott.......................................Brennon Kirstein, chaplain 

Introduction of Speaker....................................................................................... Gordon Bietz, president 

Commencement Address...... “Just Who Do You Think You Are Anyway”.............................. Paul Conn 

President, Lee University 

Senior Class Response.......................................................................Hans von Walter, senior class president 

Graduate Class Response...........................................................................Nick Evenson, master’s graduate 

Presentation of Undergraduate Degree Candidates.........................................................Robert Young 

senior vice president for Academic Administration 

Volker Henning 

associate vice president for Academic Administration 

Presentation of Graduate and Guest Degree Candidates...................... Carleton Swafford, graduate dean 

Conferring of Degrees.......................................................................................................Gordon Bietz 

Ron Smith, Board of Trustees Chair, Southern Union President 

Joni Zier, director, Records and Advisement 

Alumni Association Welcome....................................................Dwight Herod, president, Alumni Association 

Benediction................................................................................................................. Mia Lindsey, senior 

Recessional.....................................................“Rigaudon”.....................................................André Campra 

Organist: Judy Glass, professor, School of Music 

Brass Ensemble Conductor: Ken Parsons, associate professor, School of Music 

Grand Marshal: Joe Mocnik, chair, University Senate; Director of Libraries

S e n i o r C l a s s O f f i c e r s 

President.......................................................................................................................Hans von Walter 

Vice President...................................................................................................................Haslel Toruño 

Secretary.............................................................................................................Jorge Hernandez-Pleitez 

Pastor ........................................................................................................................Felippe Marcondes 

Campaign Manager...............................................................................................................Mia Lindsey 

Class Sponsors: Lisa Goolsby, associate profesor, School of Business and Management 

Ruth WilliamsMorris, professor, School of Education and Psychology 

S o u t h e r n S c h o l a r s 

In addition to maintaining a 3.50 GPA and meeting normal degree requirements, a Southern Scholar 

has completed a special honors curriculum involving interdisciplinary studies, honors courses, and 

independent study. Seven graduates earned this distinction. The titles of their senior research projects 

are listed below: 

Lauren Caradonna 

Martina Houmann 

Emily Hwang 

Mia Lindsey 

Sam Shin 

Carolyn Taylor 

Hans von Walter 

“Unreconstructable pilon fractures: An overview of two surgical 

approaches and their outcomes” 

“Water Purification Device for a Developing Country Constructed from 

Local Materials” 

“Synthesis of a cobalt complex of a sulfonated binucleating schiff base ligand” 

“Defining and Cultivating School Spirit at Southern Adventist University” 

“The Determination of Human Pulley Tendon Stress and Surgical Techniques for 

Reduction of Pulley and Tendon Damage: Testing Apparatus and Methods Development” 

“Cholesterol Level and Cardiovascular Health Indicator Changes Due to a 

Holistic Health Treatment Program: An Archival Study” 

“UV-Vis analysis on the mechanism of the sulfuric acid-catalyzed dehydration of 2-cyclohexen-1-ol”” 

G o l d e n A n n i v e r s a r y A l u m n i 

Southern Adventist University and its Alumni Association proudly salute members of the graduating 

class of 1962. Commencement participants are garbed in the traditional green school color. 

Rosemary Hayes Brown 

Shirley Kurtz Clark 

James Culpepper 

Troy Daniel 

Lucille Peterson Graham 

Ralph Hendershot 

Margie Sue Temples Jennings 

Betty Hernoud Mitchell 

Barbara Holland Wear

B a c c a l a u r e a t e D e g r e e G r a d u a t e s 

M a y 6 , 2 0 1 2 

Jonathan Michael Aguas.....................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Faith Jacqueline Aguirre...........................................................................................................B.S. Family Studies 

Oyindamola Omosalewa Ajumobi.................................................................................B.S. Biology [Biomedical] 

Andre Ryan Alfinda................................................................................................. B.S. Business Administration 

Andrew Thomas Anderson, Jr.................................................... B.S. Mass Communication [Media Production] 

Brenda Melissa Aparicio...........................................................................................................B.S. Family Studies 

José Leoncio Aráuz, Cum Laude..........................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

*Steven Arauz............................................................................................................. B.A. Liberal Arts Education 

Pelaya Lorraine Archbold...................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Mark Allen Arquitt.................................................................................................. B.S. Business Administration 

Eduardo Daniel Arroyo......................................................................... B.S. Mass Communication [Advertising] 

Michael Adrian Avila, Magna Cum Laude................ B.A. International Studies [Spanish]; B.S. Music [General] 

Krystal Renee Barton...............................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work 

Daphne Marthe Bastien................................................................................................................B.A. Psychology 

Heather Lynn Bauer, Cum Laude........................................................................................................ B.A. Biology 

Amy Joy Beard, Summa Cum Laude................................................................................B.S. Mathematics; Physics 

Christopher Eugene Beddoe, Cum Laude................ B.S. Health Science; Sports Studies [Human Performance] 

Lewis Edel Bertus...........................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary] 

Jennifer Lynne Biestek, Summa Cum Laude............................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry] 

Dianaly Elizabeth Blas, Cum Laude..................................................B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting] 

Paul Howard Bordlee, Jr............................................................................................................. B.B.A. Marketing 

Melissa Juliet Adrianna Bovell................................................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry] 

Janice-Raye Alecia Bowles.......................................................................................................B.S. Graphic Design 

Cassandra Christine Brauer, Cum Laude.............................................................................................B.S. Biology 

Allyson Belynda Bridges.........................................................................B.B.A. Management [Entrepreneurship] 

Didier Brival, Jr...............................................................................................B.A. International Studies [French] 

Laura Anne Brownlow, Cum Laude..................................B.B.A. Management [Human Resource Management] 

A.S. Accounting 

Andre Jules Brutus.............................................................................................................B.S. Computer Science 

Aimee Shantell Burchard...................................B.S. Mass Communication [Advertising]; A.S. Graphic Design 

Zaire Alizé Burgess-Robinson..................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work 

Jessica Ann Burns, Cum Laude.........................................................B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting] 

Victoria Rose Butler, Magna Cum Laude.................................................................................B.S. Health Science 

Erik Caceres.............................................................................................................B.S. Business Administration 

Crystal Dawn Campbell..........................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work 

Alexandra Juliette Canizales.................................................................................... B.S. Business Administration 

Lauren Danielle Caradonna, Magna Cum Laude, Southern Scholar......................................................B.S. Biology 

Jacqueline Kishawn Carter......................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work 

Brenden Jonah Casillas...............................................................................................B.S. Graphic Design [Web] 

Amos Young Won Chon.....................................................................................................................B.S. Biology 

Richard Steven Clark.....................................................................................................................B.A. Psychology 

Daniel Peter Cooper, Summa Cum Laude................................................ B.S. Animation [Character Animation] 

Benjamin Russell Crerar................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary] 

Douglas B. Cross......................................................................................B.S. Animation and Computer Science 

Sarah Michelle Crowder........................................................................................................B.S. Public Relations 

Andhere Michel De la Rosa...........................................................................................B.S. Biology [Biomedical] 

Jason Andrew Dedeker, Summa Cum Laude....................................................................................... B.A. History 

*Ashlee Dorian Dollar........................................................................................ B.Mus. Music Education [Voice] 

William Christopher Dykes.................................................................................................B.A. Religious Studies 

Eric Brent Edgerton.............................................................................................................................B.S. Biology 

Daphni Ruth Edwards............................... B.A. Intercultural Communication; International Studies [Spanish] 

*Teaching Certificate

Mona Lonndem Endehipa....................................................................................................B.S. Public Relations 

Amanda Beth Ernst.....................................................................................................B.S. Graphic Design [Web] 

Christina Estevez.......................................................................................................................B.S. Family Studies 

Gabard Tacius Etienne........................................................B.S. Corporate/Community Wellness Management 

Jacob Wayne Faulkner........................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Timothy L. Feig...............................................................................B.S. Outdoor Leadership [Outdoor Ministry] 

Priscilla Francisco........................................................................................... B.A. International Studies [Italian] 

Marcos Neftali Franco, Summa Cum Laude......................................B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting] 

Andrew D. Garcilazo..................................................................... B.S. Mass Communication [Writing/Editing] 

Bianca Yvonne Gilbert............................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work 

Alyssa Ashley Goeman, Cum Laude................................................................................................B.S. Chemistry 

Jaris Edison Gonzalez.........................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Hillary Nyssa Goodman..........................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work 

Jason Lawrence Greulich, Cum Laude................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

*Kaley Michelle Greve, Summa Cum Laude............................................................... B.A. Liberal Arts Education 

Renwick Terrance Griffith, Jr........................................................................................................B.A. Psychology 

Mayra Paulina Guerra.........................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Laurel Ann Guthrie, Summa Cum Laude............................................................. B.S. Music Performance [Piano] 

Matthew Alex Hacker......................................................................................................................... B.A. Biology 

Maida Jeanette Hage................................................................................................................B.S. Health Science 

Heather Rochelle Haynes, Summa Cum Laude....................................................................B.A. Religious Studies 

Jorge Roberto Hernández-Pleitez, Magna Cum Laude................................................................... B.A. Chemistry 

Thomas Frederick Hinrichs, II.................................................................B.B.A. Financial Services [Accounting] 

Lawrence Hlabangana..........................................................................................................................B.S. Biology 

Kimberly Nichole Hollie, Cum Laude.................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Martina Lilia Houmann, Summa Cum Laude, Southern Scholar.......................................................... B.A. Biology 

Detra Montea Humphrey.........................................................................................................B.S. Family Studies 

*Krista Kay Hunt, Summa Cum Laude........................................................................................B.A. Mathematics 

Jieun Emily Hwang, Cum Laude, Southern Scholar...................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry] 

Lise Ingabire, Magna Cum Laude........................................................................ B.S. Medical Laboratory Science 

Joshua Nelson Jaeger......................................................................................................B.S. Biology [Biomedical] 

Eugene Christopher Jenkins............................................................................... B.S. Clinical Laboratory Science 

Myron Edward Jenkins........................................................................................................B.A. Religious Studies 

Gregory Sengsik Jeon, Magna Cum Laude...........................................................................................B.S. Biology 

He Jiang..........................................................................................B.B.A. Management [International Business] 

Angela Lynn Johnson.........................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Timothy Mark Andrew Johnson, Cum Laude..........................................B.S. Computer Systems Administration 

Alison Marie Kast, Cum Laude...........................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Cristy Lynn Kay, Cum Laude....................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work 

Christina Lianne Kimberly.......................................................................................................B.S. Family Studies 

Jenessa Lynn King, Cum Laude........................................................................................................... B.A. Biology 

Ross Alexander Knight..................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary] 

Raymond George Krause, Summa Cum Laude....................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Stefanie Lynne Kulik, Magna Cum Laude.......................................................................B.S. Psychology [Clinical] 

Thomas David Kyser......................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary] 

Jeffrey Dale Lamberton.......................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Jefferey D. Landess............................................................................................... B.S. Sports Studies [Recreation] 

Kelsey Anne Larrabee............................................................................................................B.S. Public Relations 

Sidney Aaron Lauw..............................................................................................................................B.S. Biology 

Nilsa Nirelis Lebrón..................................................................................................................B.S. Family Studies 

Diana Lee........................................................................................B.B.A. Management [International Business] 

Eui In Lee...........................................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Nathaniel Lee Lewis.................................................................... B.S. Mass Communication [Media Production] 

Stephen Ryan Lim..............................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Cody Kevin Limone............................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 


Mia Evonne Lindsey, Summa Cum Laude, Southern Scholar....................................................B.S. Public Relations 

Ricardo Llewellyn...............................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Dalyn Evelyid Lopez, Cum Laude...................................................................B.S. Animation [Effects Animation] 

Nicolas Ludi, Cum Laude.....................................................................................................................B.S. Biology 

Nhut Gia Luu....................................................................................................................B.S. Computer Science 

Krystin Ruth Jeanette Macias...................................................... B.S. Outdoor Leadership [Adventure Therapy] 

*Katelyn Beth MacNeill, Cum Laude......................................................................... B.A. Liberal Arts Education 

Charles Gregory Maddux, Cum Laude.......................................................................................... B.A. Chemistry 

Stephen Alfred Edward Majors............................................................................................ B.S. Film Production 

Cory Gene Maracle............................................................................................................... B.S. Film Production 

Felippe Ottoni Marcondes, Summa Cum Laude......................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry] 

Joshua Adam Martin............................................................................................... B.S. Business Administration 

Anisha Elaine Mathi, Cum Laude............................................................................................B.S. Health Science 

Ryan Anthony McCollum...................................................................................................B.A. Religious Studies 

Juliana Leigh McGraw, Magna Cum Laude.................................... B.S. Mass Communication [Writing/Editing] 

April Rose McNulty, Magna Cum Laude..................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work 

Nelson Mercado, Summa Cum Laude.....................................................................B.A. Theology [Non-Seminary] 

Jolene Nicole Messer, Magna Cum Laude................................................................................B.S. Health Science 

Jonathan Michael Miceli........................................................................ B.S. Mass Communication [New Media] 

Jana May Miles............................................................................ B.S. Mass Communication [Media Production] 

Jared Christian Miller.................................................................. B.S. Outdoor Education [Cultural Interpreter] 

Roger Dale Miller, Summa Cum Laude................................................................................................ B.A. Biology 

Carlene Daniela Miranda..............................................................................................................B.A. Psychology 

Miriam Corrie Mirilov...........................................................................................................B.S. Music [General] 

Brenda Nayely Monchez..........................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work 

Sabine Cynthia Monice, Cum Laude...................................................................................................B.S. Biology 

Kendra Joy Mosher, Summa Cum Laude...........................................B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting] 

Tiffany Sue Muff.....................................................................................................................B.S. Graphic Design 

Lauryl Michelle Patience Murphree........................................................................................B.S. Health Science 

Megan Elyse Myers.......................................B. A. Intercultural Communication; International Studies [Italian] 

Marianne Robbin Nafie, Cum Laude.......................................................................................B.S. Health Science 

Sara Elizabeth Nalley.......................................................................................................................... B.A. History 

Jason Neall..........................................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

*Olivia Lynette Nieb, Summa Cum Laude........................................................................................... B.A. English 

Bethany Niles......................................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Alin Takeo Nomura.......................................................................................................... B.A. Computer Science 

Lisa Michelle Owens...........................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Benjamin Howe Parrish, Magna Cum Laude.......................B.S. Corporate/Community Wellness Management 

Philip Eugene Patton, Cum Laude....................................................B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting] 

Tekoa Faith Penrose.................................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work 

Chloé Alyssa Perez..........................................................................B.A. English; International Studies [Spanish] 

Ever E. Perez...........................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Non Seminary] 

Dale Irving Pickett, III.....................................................................B.S. Outdoor Education [Outdoor Ministry] 

Geoffrey Hilton Leon Pittman............................................................................................................ B.A History 

Jocelyn Rae Prado, Cum Laude .................................................................................................B.A. Pastoral Care 

Hilary Jayne Prandl, Cum Laude............................................................ B.S. Mass Communication [Advertising] 

Silvia Raquel Preza, Cum Laude...............................................................................................B.S. Health Science 

Michael Anthony Reynolds II..................................................................B.S. Computer Systems Administration 

Michael Neall Reynolds.......................................................................................................B.S. Interactive Media 

Viktorija Rimko, Magna Cum Laude..................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Brandan Seth Roberts, Cum Laude............................................. B.S. Mass Communication [Media Production] 

Tyler Morgan Robinson........................................................................................... B.S. Business Administration 

Mario Yohalmo Robles............................................................................................ B.S. Business Administration 

Ariel Antonio Rosario........................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Karalee K. Rosburg, Summa Cum Laude.................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work 


Norquis Maryery Sanabria.......................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work 

Rachel Lynn Saunders, Cum Laude............................................................................ B.S. Graphic Design [Print] 

Jonathan Richard Schuen, Cum Laude............................ B.B.A. Financial Management [General Management] 

Marla Deanne Seasly............................................................................................................. B.S. Film Production 

Deborah Lynn Seth.............................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Martin Arthur Louis Shaw, Magna Cum Laude.........................................................................B.A. Pastoral Care 

Samuel Dong Kyu Shin, Summa Cum Laude, Southern Scholar.................................B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies: 

Science/Liberal Arts 

Eunjie Shin, Cum Laude..........................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work 

Eliud Job Sicard...................................................................................................................B.A. Religious Studies 

Sharien Y. Sihotang............................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

*Dawnmarie Anita Simmons, Cum Laude................................................................. B.A. Liberal Arts Education 

Gilbert J. Sison, Magna Cum Laude....................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

William Gee Snow IV, Summa Cum Laude.................................................................................... B.A. Chemistry 

Lauren Taylor Souza, Summa Cum Laude................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work 

*Kristin Nicole Specht, Magna Cum Laude................................................................ B.A. Liberal Arts Education 

Steven Gregory Stockil................................................................................................................B.A. Mathematics 

Anne M. Strong, Summa Cum Laude.........................................................................................B.A. Pastoral Care 

Janelle Rose Jensena Sundin.............................................................................................................. B.A. English 

Tenghao Tang..................................................................................B.B.A. Management [International Business] 

*Janel Marie Tary, Cum Laude............................................................................................................ B.A. English 

Carolyn Wynelle Taylor, Cum Laude, Southern Scholar......................................................... B.S. Interdisciplinary: 

Research in Human Biology 

Derek Royce Taylor, Cum Laude........................................................................................... B.S. Film Production 

Heather Renae Thames...........................................................................................................B.S.W. Social Work 

Joseph Hamilton Thomas, Cum Laude...................................................................B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry] 

Christa Lucinda Thompson.................................................................................................................B.S. Physics 

Morris-Andrew James Thompson..................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary] 

Stephen Daniel Gregory Thorp, Summa Cum Laude............................................................. B.S. Music [General] 

Graydon Vaughn Todd............................................................................................................... B.B.A. Marketing 

Winston Alexander Tonack, Summa Cum Laude............. B.B.A. Financial Management [General Management] 

*Rachel Bianca-April Torres, Magna Cum Laude....................................................... B.A. Liberal Arts Education 

Haslel Eliemer Toruño...................................................................B.B.A. Management [International Business] 

Aric Matthew Turlington, Cum Laude........B.A. Broadcast Journalism; B.S. Computer Systems Administration 

Christine Janette Turner, Cum Laude............................................................B.S. Animation [Effects Animation] 

Keith Andrew Turner........................................................................................................... B.S. Film Production 

Krista Marie Turner, Magna Cum Laude......................................................................................B.A. Art; English 

Nsé Emem Udonta............................................................................................................................. B.A. History 

Emily Elizabeth Vail, Magna Cum Laude..........................................B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting] 

Hannah M. Vail, Magna Cum Laude.................................................B.B.A. Financial Management [Accounting] 

Jigna J. Vashi, Magna Cum Laude........................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Brenan Vega, Cum Laude....................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

Abraham Velazquez.......................................................................................................B.A. Theology [Seminary] 

*Christina Evelyn Verrill, Summa Cum Laude............................................................ B.A. Liberal Arts Education 

Andrew Benjamin Vizcarra...........................................................................................................B.A. Journalism 

Hans Friedrich Daniel von Walter, Summa Cum Laude, Southern Scholar...............B.S. Chemistry [Biochemistry] 

Brent Edward Wagner.......................................................................................................B.S. Computer Science 

Jessica Jean Weaver, Cum Laude............................................................................................B.S. Public Relations 

Tara Leigh Weeks, Magna Cum Laude............................................................................B.S. Biology [Biomedical] 

Blair Mark Wehtje................................................................................................... B.S. Business Administration 

Bethany Anne Wente, Summa Cum Laude......................................B.A. International Studies [Spanish]; English 

Christina Renée Whary, Summa Cum Laude.................................B.S. Nonprofit Administration/Development 

[International Community Relations] 

Luther John Whiting, Magna Cum Laude................................................................ B.S. Business Administration 

Andrew Daniel Whitlow......................................................................................... B.S. Business Administration 


Heinz Adrian Wiegand, III................................................................................................................. B.A. History 

*Amanda Lea Woodard............................................................................................. B.A. Liberal Arts Education 

Michael Paschal Worotikan................................................................................................................B.S. Nursing 

James Song-Kil Yi.................................................................................................................B.A. Religious Studies 

*Teaching Certificate 

A s s o c i a t e D e g r e e G r a d u a t e s 

M a y 6 , 2 0 1 2 

Amalia Brittany Abarca, Cum Laude....................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Karen Lynn Barnhart...........................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Lauren Renee Behnke, Magna Cum Laude..........................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Ericca Nicole Beyer.........................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Speech Language Pathology & Audiology] 

Daniel Stephen Biddinger..................................................................... A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy] 

Alexander Morris Bowen.....................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Aaron Thomas Brude, Cum Laude......................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Kristina Hanssen Bussey......................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Jessica Arielle Cathey...........................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Samuel Chitu.......................................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Judith Jisun Choi.................................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Brian Spencer Clark........................................................................................................A.S. Engineering Studies 

Tyler Austin Cole.................................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Jennifer Ashley Mattie-Maria Condado..............................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Ryan Andrew Cool..............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Elizabeth Cordova................................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Lynette Arlene Coto............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Ashley Nicole Creed, Summa Cum Laude............................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Mayelith Rachel De la Rosa.................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Jonatas DeOliveira...............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Sarah Reneigh Doe.......................................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Occupational Therapy] 

Georgina Viviana Espinoza..........................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Occupational Therapy] 

Andrew Kenton Fisher, Summa Cum Laude......................................................... A.T. Construction Management 

Jesse Lewis Fisher, Cum Laude............................................................... A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy] 

Kalli Sandra Fjarli...........................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Speech Language Pathology & Audiology] 

Sarah Joy Franche, Cum Laude............................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Melissa Anna Giebel............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Laura J. Goodman...............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Anna Elizabeth Marie Grissom...........................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Nicole Kimberly Hamilton..................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Katelyn Deanne Hassencahl................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Jordan Elyse Henderson......................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Julenne Reneè Henriquez-Gil................................................................ A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy] 

Ivi Patricia Hernandez.........................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Michelle Elaine Hickman....................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Jamie Reneé Hill...........................................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Occupational Therapy] 

Michael R. Huffaker, Summa Cum Laude.............................................. A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy] 

Jinsoo Kang............................................................................................ A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy] 

Nicholas James Kaytor, Cum Laude....................................................... A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy] 

Soyeon Christin Kim...........................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Brent Steven Learned............................................................................................A.T. Technology [Auto Service] 

Kristie Haejin Lee.................................................................................. A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy] 

Melissa Anne Leffler............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Spenser Roy Lim..................................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Rhod Perfe Llaguno.............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing

Kayla Ann MacLafferty, Summa Cum Laude........................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Katelynn Lyze-Marie Malivert..............................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Yvette Cassandra Mamora...................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Everson Ottoni Marcondes, Cum Laude..............................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Brittany Lea McKee............................................................................... A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy] 

Kimetha Genae McKenzie............................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Occupational Therapy] 

Joshua D. Mejia...................................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Jeremy Seth Mercer, Summa Cum Laude..........................................................................A.S. Engineering Studies 

Kelli Denise Mertz...................................................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Dental Hygiene] 

Jayson Forrest Minagawa.....................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Randy Tedman Nusantara...................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Suzanne Yolanda Ocsai, Cum Laude.......................................................................................A.S. Graphic Design 

Amanda Rose Oliver, Cum Laude................................................................................ A.T. Architectural Drafting 

Allison Kay Owen..................................................................................................................A.A. General Studies 

Stacy Luann Owens.............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Yvonne Ashlee Pacamalan...................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Jeremiah James Santos Pastor, Cum Laude..........................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Robert Gene Reiber.............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Mariah Shantéa Richardson.........................................................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Occupational Therapy] 

Krystal Anne Richter................................................................................................A.S. Business Administration 

Ricardo Herman Rivas...........................................................................................................A.S. General Studies 

Sydni Elise Robertson..........................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Jill Kristine Rouse, Magna Cum Laude................................................... A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy] 

Kayla Sue Rouse...................................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Raygenee Enriquez Ruado, Cum Laude...............................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Rebekah Marie Ruediger.....................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Elisabeth Diane Ruhling, Cum Laude..................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Julia Kathleen Sauder, Cum Laude.................A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Speech Language Pathology & Audiology] 

Heather Marie Schlund, Summa Cum Laude.......................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Caitlin Alexis Schwarz.........................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Scott Matthew Schwarz..........................................................................................................A.A. General Studies 

Rachel Santos Scott.............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Christina Seminario............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

James Robert Shoemaker, Magna Cum Laude....................................... A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy] 

Marcelande Simon...............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Erica Gabriela Singh............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Cassi Lee Sommerville, Cum Laude....................................................... A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy] 

Wesley Adam Statler...............................................................................................................A.S. General Studies 

Danielle Marie Suansing.....................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Chad Mychal Tanag.............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Liza Tang..............................................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Evan Jeffrey Taylor...............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Jordan Christopher The, Magna Cum Laude........................................ A.S. Allied Health [Pre-Physical Therapy] 

Victor Laurence Thomas........................................................................................................A.S. Graphic Design 

Katherine Uhrik..................................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Dietrich Kenneth Vinton....................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Michael Charles Watung.....................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Jessica Rae Webster..............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Joshua Andrew Weddle.......................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Michelle Elizabeth Wildman...............................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Jessica Ann Wold, Summa Cum Laude.................................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Kristiana Kay Wrate, Magna Cum Laude.............................................................................................A.S. Nursing 

Heather Jean Young.............................................................................................................................A.S. Nursing

M a s t e r ’ s D e g r e e G r a d u a t e s 

M a y 6 , 2 0 1 2 

Roxana Edith Araujo..........................................................................................M.SN. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Donna Kaye Bearden.........................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Heather Lauren Blackburn................................................................................................ M.S.N. Nurse Educator 

Elizabeth Cooper Blasbery...................................................................................................... M.S.W. Social Work 

Angela L. Crosby Buckner................................................................................. M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Bryan Eric Canter............................................................................................................... M.A. Religious Studies 

Sylvia Denise Chunn.....................................................................................M.B.A. Health-Care Administration 

Sharon Marie Dimond...................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Misael Dominguez................................................................................................. M.F.M. Financial Management 

Leah Elrod.........................................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Charity Grace Espina................................................................................. M.S. Ed. Outdoor Teacher Education 

Nicholas Lars Evenson..................................................................................M.S.Ed. Outdoor Teacher Education 

Frank Jay Farkash........................................................................................M.S.N. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 

Theodore Tercero Patrick Forbes........................................................................... M.F.M. Financial Management 

Ezra Joel Foss.....................................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Megan Harris Fuller....................................................................................M.S.N. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 

Rebecca Young Gephart.................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Allyn Ellsworth Gilbert...................................................................................................... M.A. Religious Studies 

Ingrid Denise Gutierrez..................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Lora Elizabeth Hailey.........................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Joy Angela Hamilton.........................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Alice Parker Hannifin........................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Melodee Winnocia Harris...................................................................................................... M.S.W. Social Work 

Shana T. Hilson..........................................................................................M.S.N. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 

Tiffany Allen Hobbs............................................................................................M.S.N. Adult Nurse Practitioner 

Craig Edward Johnson.........................................................M.S.Ed. Educational Administration & Supervision 

Andrii Korchuk...................................................................................................................... M.B.A. Management 

Amber Tiana Lopez...........................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Carol Beth Marrs...............................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Michelle Emily Meyers....................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Maleek Lloyd Mitchell..............................................................................................M.S. Ed. Inclusive Education 

Patricia Jobe Mitchell.........................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Amanda Leigh Mohr.........................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Michalle Bess Morris...........................................................................................M.S.N. Adult Nurse Practitioner 

Kelli Lynn Noble................................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Monica Nuñez.................................................................................................................... M.S.N. Nurse Educator 

Sherry F. Owens.................................................................................................M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Christian Patiño....................................................................................................M.B.A. Marketing Management 

Terry Kent Pottle................................................................................................M.S. Ed. Instructional Leadership 

Brent Matthew Ruckle................................................................................ M.S. Ed. Outdoor Teacher Education 

Miguelina Santana.................................................................................................................. M.S.W. Social Work 

Lena Marie Satterfield....................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Roger Vernon Schmidt...........................................................M.A. Religion-Church Leadership & Management 

Jeremiah Shane Smith................................................................................M.S.N. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 

Christle Chenille Stanton................................................................................. M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Nathan Stickland........................................................................................ M.S. Ed. Outdoor Teacher Education 

Danilvy Turner....................................................................................................................... M.B.A. Management 

Emily Templeton Webb..................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

Natasha Nicole Wilson.....................................................................................................M.S. School Counseling 

Michael Duane Young....................................................................................... M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner 

The commencement program does not constitute an official list of spring graduates.

G u e s t G r a d u a t e s 

M a y 6 , 2 0 1 2 

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 

Gloria Arlene Webb Zerbee, Summa Cum Laude............................................................B.S.N. Nursing (Post-RN) 

TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY 

April T. Miller, Magna Cum Laude................................... B.S. Multidisciplinary Studies—Elementary Education 

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA 

Laurel Marie Adels............................................................................................B.S.M.E. Mechanical Engineering 

Dhonielle Demetria Jones................................................................. B.S. Business Administration [Accounting] 

CLEVELAND STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

Matthew Ryan Huggins, Highest Honors...............................................A.A.S. Industrial Technology: Electronics 

EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

Priscilla Anahi Revollo, Highest Distinction........................................................................A.A.S. Criminal Justice 

INDEPENDENCE UNIVERSITY 

Timothy R. Henion..........................................................................................M.S. Health Care Administration 

ANDREWS UNIVERSITY 

Brennon Kirstein...............................................................................................................D.Min. Youth Ministry 

UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD 

Alfredo Fuentes.......................................................................................................Ed.D. Educational Leadership 

UNIVERSITY OF NATURAL HEALTH 

Marie A. Cezil........................................................................................PhD. Holistic Natural Health & Healing 

Marie Solange Thevenin........................................................................PhD. Holistic Natural Health & Healing 

H o n o r C o r d s 

Gold Cord—Summa Cum Laude—3.90+ GPA 

Silver Cord—Magna Cum Laude—3.75-3.89 GPA 

Green Cord—Cum Laude—3.50-3.74 GPA 

M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t 

Southern Adventist University as a learning community nurtures Christ-likeness 

and encourages the pursuit of truth, wholeness, and a life of service.

S u m m a r y 

314 total undergraduate graduates (12 have two majors) 

50 total master graduates 

DEPARTMENTS/SCHOOLS WITH 

ASSOCIATE DEGREE GRADUATES 

Biology/Allied Health.............................................21 Physics/Engineering.................................................. 2 

Business......................................................................2 Technology................................................................ 3 

General Studies..........................................................4 Visual Art and Design............................................... 3 

Nursing....................................................................65 

DEPARTMENTS/SCHOOLS WITH 

BACCALAUREATE DEGREE GRADUATES 

Biology/Medical Laboratory Science......................20 

Business and Management......................................29 

Chemistry................................................................10 

Computing.................................................................8 

Education and Psychology 

Education...........................................................8 

Outdoor Leadership..........................................4 

Psychology..........................................................5 

English.......................................................................6 

History.......................................................................5 

Interdisciplinary Studies............................................2 

Journalism and Communication............................19 

Mathematics...............................................................3 

Modern Languages.....................................................7 

Music..........................................................................5 

Nursing....................................................................27 

Physical Education, Health, and Wellness..............12 

Physics/Engineering..................................................2 

Religion....................................................................17 

Social Work..............................................................21 

Visual Art and Design.............................................16 

SCHOOLS WITH 

MASTER’S DEGREE GRADUATES 

Business and Management........................................6 Nursing.................................................................... 30 

Education and Psychology Religion..................................................................... 3 

Counseling.........................................................1 Social Work...............................................................3 

Education...........................................................3 

Outdoor Education............................................4 

A c a d e m i c R e g a l i a 

Color of velvet trim on the hoods represents the area of study. Color of the silk lining represents the university 

which conferred the degree. The color of the tassel represents the degree of the undergraduate. 

Arts, Letters, Humanities..............................White 

Business............................................................Drab 

Communication........................................Crimson 

Education................................................ Light Blue 

Fine Arts....................................................... Brown 

Music.................................................................Pink 

Nursing........................................................Apricot 

Outdoor Leadership..........................................Russet 

Philosophy...................................................Dark Blue 

Physical Education....................................Sage Green 

Science..................................................Golden Yellow 

Social Work.......................................................Citron 

Software Engineering...................................... Orange 

Theology............................................................Scarlet

F a c u l t y H o n o r s 

D i s t i n g u i s h e d S e r v i c e M e d a l l i o n 2 0 1 2 

Phil Garver, dean and professor for Southern Adventist University’s School of P.E., Health, and 

Wellness, has been encouraging a life of wholeness in this institution and its surroundings communities 

for more than 36 years. 

Garver has guided a strong academic program, and under his leadership Southern has recently been 

awarded the distinction of a fully accredited Wellness program. Another considerable accomplishment 

is the ever-growing intramural sports program that engages over half of the students at the university. 

A champion of wellness, Garver has spent three decades publishing a monthly newsletter urging 

faculty and staff to become more physically active. This has helped control medical insurance expenses 

and has earned the university national recognition through two Well Workplace awards from the 

Wellness Council of America. 

An additional milestone in Garver’s time with Southern was the completion of the Hulsey Wellness 

Center, a magnificent state-of-the-art exercise and education complex. Architecturally imposing 

and multi-functional, it draws faculty and students into vigorous activity and fellowship. 

Garver’s vision and energy have stretched beyond the limits of this campus. Along with 11 other 

like-minded individuals, he spent years lobbying, planning, and organizing the Veterans Memorial 

Park of Collegedale. The community is culturally richer for this public space that Garver’s labor 

helped bring about. 

Because of his untiring leadership on campus and in the community, Southern Adventist 

University is pleased to recognize Phil Garver as a worthy recipient of the Distinguished Service 

Medallion for 2012, which includes a $500 honorarium. 

P r e s i d e n t ’ s A w a r d f o r 

T e a c h i n g E x c e l l e n c e 2 0 1 2 

Christine Moniyung came to the School of Nursing in June 2004. She currently teaches Adult 

Health III while studying for her PhD and working as a Nurse Practitioner at Volunteers in Medicine. 

She is much loved by her students as evidenced by 30 separate student nominations for this award. 

Here is an example of student comments: “Christine does whatever it takes to help nursing 

students grasp the most difficult concepts that need to be understood right before graduation as a 

nurse. She’s firm and her students know what is expected of them, yet is compassionate and cares 

deeply.” This sentiment was echoed repeatedly in the comments by her students. Her humble attitude 

combined with her knowledge and enthusiasm make Moniyung a wonderful member of our faculty 

and a pleasure to have as a colleague. 

In recognition of her outstanding commitment to classroom teaching, Southern Adventist 

University is proud to present Christine Moniyung with the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence, 

which carries with it a $1,500 honorarium.

P r e s i d e n t ’ s A w a r d f o r 

E x c e l l e n c e i n S c h o l a r s h i p 

Ken Caviness has taught at Southern Adventist University since 1996. Prior to this, he taught 

six years at Southwestern Adventist University and three years at Université Adventiste d’Afrique 

Centrale, Rwanda, Africa. In addition to learning multiple languages and reading voraciously, he has 

demonstrated scholarship in two significant areas. 

Using his aptitude for seeing the underlying mathematical structure in almost everything, Caviness 

has collaborated with departmental research projects during his tenure at Southern. In 2007 he 

launched a research agenda of his own with the goal of developing frameworks in Mathematica (an 

industry-standard computational tool) that can enhance its ability to solve scientific problems, and 

has authored sixteen peer-reviewed publications in this area. The Mathematica community recognized 

the significance of his work and accepted his application to attend the prestigious Wolfram NKS 

Summer School in Italy during the summer of 2009. More recently he was invited to contribute a 

series of articles to The Mathematica Journal. He is currently mentoring two students with the goal 

of publishing their work. 

Caviness has also made a significant contribution to broadening and enriching our understanding 

of the role of faith in science. For years, he has used the Issues in Physical Science and Religion course 

to help students gain a better understanding of their own world views and how scientific methods and 

knowledge can complement their understanding of God. He has given lectures on the topic at sister 

institutions in the United States, Europe, and South America. 

It is a high honor for Southern Adventist University to present the President’s Award for 

Excellence in Scholarship to Ken Caviness, which includes an honorarium of $500. 

P r e s i d e n t ’ s A w a r d o f E x c e l l e n c e f o r 

C o m m i t m e n t t o S t u d e n t S u c c e s s 

The President’s Award for Commitment to Student Success is given to an employee who demonstrates 

a consistent philosophy of engaging students and building community. 

One student describes Lisa Goolsby as “always going the extra mile for her students . . . a great 

teacher . . . who has real world business experiences and applies them to our classes”. . . and who “goes 

out of her way to help set up internships for her students.” Her dedication and care for her students 

is described as “inspirational.” Another student writes that Goolsby is an “amazing teacher who uses 

fun and engaging activities in the classroom. . . and takes time to plan interesting and educational 

trips for the marketing club.” 

Goolsby’s desire to expose students to real-life marketing experiences led her to start the Market 

Research Institute thereby enabling students to gain discipline-specific work experience while attending 

Southern. Projects undertaken by the Market Research Institute include the makeover at the Village 

Market and much more recently the promotion of Southern Adventist University’s Quality Enhancement 

Plan, praised by the accreditors as being groundbreaking. 

Perhaps the highest tribute given by a student is that God definitely placed Goolsby as another 

angel to guide university life. 

Because of her engagement in the ministry of education within her field, and because of her 

exemplary dedication to her students, Southern Adventist University is pleased to award Lisa Goolsby 

the President’s Award for Commitment to Student Success, which includes an honorarium of $500.

T h e M a c e 

The mace is a traditional symbol used to communicate and designate authority. The Southern 

Adventist University mace was crafted in 1986 by John Durichek, a Southern alum. Southern’s 

mace represents its heritage and raison d’être. The base is of pine from Jones Hall, built in 1917 

and razed in 1985. The main staff is of walnut. The seven rings represent completeness. The 

four-sided segment is seen as Southern’s underlying educational philosophy—balanced mental, 

spiritual, physical, and social development for each student. Bearing the mace is the grand marshal, 

Joe Mocnik, chair of the University Senate and Director of Libraries. His regalia is evergreen, the 

university’s traditional color. 

A l u m n i H o m e c o m i n g W e e k e n d 

October 25-28, 2012 

Theme: Celebrating the Past, Shaping the Future 

Featured Honor Classes: 1942, 1952, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1982, 1987, 1992, 2002 

Speakers: Cary Thurber, ‘82 – Friday (Vespers) 

Bob Folkenberg, Jr., ‘97 – Adoration I & II, Renewal (Sabbath Worship Services) 

Highlights: 120th Anniversary of Southern Adventist University Celebration 

1st Fall Colors Motorcycle Cruise 

Gospel/Bluegrass Concert featuring Melanee Snowden Davis, ’79, Eric Davis, ’11, and other 

alumni musicians 

Southern Shuffle 5k Race 1Mile Fun Run/Walk 

1st Beyond the Columns Networking Brunch 

9th Antique/Classic Car Show 

More information for these and other scheduled activities is available online at southern.edu/alumni. 

S p e c i a l T h a n k s 

Academic Administration 

Advancement 

Alumni Relations 

Audio Visual 

Campus Safety 

Chattanooga Convention Center 

Collegedale Church 

College Press 

Resident Deans 

Energy Management 

Financial Administration 

Food Services 

Graduate Studies 

Grafe Studio 

Landscape Services 

Marketing and University Relations 

President’s Office 

Quick Print 

Records and Advisement 

School of Education and Psychology 

School of Journalism and Communication 

School of Music 

School of Nursing 

Service Department 

Social Work and Family Studies Department 

Solid Rock Systems, Inc. 

Student Services 

Sue’s Sandwich Shoppe 

Summitt Piano 

Transportation Services 

Village Market 

and especially to our parents, fellow students, 

and guests

S o u t h e r n A d v e n t i S t u n i v e r S i t y

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