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 COMMENCEMENT
Nine o'clock in the morning
May fourth, two thousand twenty-four
Dunham Theater, Morris Cultural Arts Center
Dr. Stanley A. Napper
Presiding

*Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Levon Hayrapetyan

Archie W. Dunham College of Business

*Processional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crown Imperial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Walton, arr. Gower

Mr. John Kirk, Organ

*Scripture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy D. Smith ‘24

*Invocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sydney Erin LeFlore Murphy MBA ‘24

Hymn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lead On, O King Eternal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lancashire

Kynadi Law ‘24, Mezzo-Soprano
Mr. John Kirk, Organ

Greetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stanley Napper, Provost &

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Special Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Lift Thine Eyes” from Elijah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Felix Mendelssohn

Kynadi Law ‘24, Mezzo-Soprano
Elizabeth Lee ‘24, Mezzo-Soprano
Sarah Yeates ‘24, Soprano
Mr. John Kirk, Organ

Charge to the Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Robert B. Sloan, President

Recommendation of Class of 2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stanley Napper

Board of Trustees Approval of Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Jerome Smith

Secretary, Board of Trustees

Conferring of Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Robert B. Sloan

Presentation of Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deans and Faculty, Colleges and Schools

Announcement of Graduates

Welcome to the Alumni Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stacey Frenchwood ‘22

*Benediction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stefanie Fisher MATS ‘24

*Alma Mater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hail the Orange and Blue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hinton-Looser

Kynadi Law ‘24, Mezzo-Soprano
Mr. John Kirk, Organ

*Recessional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finale Jubilante. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Healey Willan

Mr. John Kirk, Organ

Thank you for celebrating with us at this Commencement ceremony.

So that the audience may enjoy the ceremony, we ask that you remember to silence your cell phone.

*All who are willing and able, please stand.

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 DEGREE CANDIDATES
The following degrees and certificates will be awarded upon completion of all requirements.

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Michael Aaron Attathikhun Parker Benjamin Edwards Ana Galilea Lara★

Biology Computer Science Biology

Ailine Daniela Avila Jocelyn Estrada Ariel Julius Lee

Electrical Engineering Biology Cyber Engineering

Deontay A. Baker Devon Lynn Fears★★★ Dillon Leibscher★

Information Systems Electrical Engineering Biology

Kaci Deschelle Barlow Emilio Jose Garza★ De Chang Li★

Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Electrical Engineering

Christopher Daniel Bautista Alexandrea Pilar Gomez★ Jair Eliud Lopez

Electrical Engineering Biology Cyber Engineering

Samuel Benjamin Kirsten Brielle Hamilton Laritza Lopez★

Mathematics Biology Biology

Malena Rao Blanchard★★ Ashley Huynh★★★ Symone Ayanna McClendon

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Cyber Engineering Biology

Tyler Christian Brogan Anthony L. Huynh-Tu Astrid Yvonne Mejia-Caniz

Chemistry Information Systems Biology

Lauren Elizabeth Burns Queen Ozioma Ama Iwundu Mariana Menchaca Athayde★★
Electrical Engineering Biology Chemistry

Gissele Carcamo Samirah S. Jackson Sarai Menjivar

Biology Biology Biology

Mark Adam Coggins★★ Maham Hammad Javeri Savion Amari Moning

Biology Biology Cyber Engineering

Rocio Comparini★ Johana M. Jose★★★ Stephanie Cristal Moreno

Electrical Engineering Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biology

Abagail Leona Conger Saleim Kahleh★ Noah Jung Needle★★

Chemistry Biology Chemistry

Eduardo Antonio Corazon★★ Ilham Kauthar Anderson Nguyen

Cyber Engineering Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biology

Cassandra Renee Curtis★★ Summer Fatima Khan★ Ashley Yen-Binh Nguyen★

Biology Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

★ CUM LAUDE ★ ★ MAGNA CUM LAUDE ★ ★ ★ SUMMA CUM LAUDE

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Thao Phuong Nguyen Alexandria Rideaux Chloe Noa Samone Spiller
Chemistry Cyber Engineering Cyber Engineering

Alexandra Jolie Osborne Matthew E. Riojas★★ Maria Sophia Stenkamp

Biology Computer Science Biology

Ranier Isaac Perez Jr.★ Amy N. Romero★★ Karla Sundury Tapia Reyes
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Biology Biology

Sandra Amely Perez★ Zachary Ryan Ethan Matthew Thomas★★★

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Mathematics Cyber Engineering

David Jerome Phillips Jr. Walbert Aaron Sajche Cameron L. Townsend★★★

Biology Biology Electrical Engineering

Madhavan Pooparayil Manoj★★ Arthur Kevin Sanchez Leonardo Ramses Yerena★

Biology Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Computer Science

Brian Yuen Quach★★ Ethan Daniel Schellingerhout★★★

Biology Cyber Engineering

Chelsea Ramraj★ Andrea Raschell Soriano★

Biology Biology

ARCHIE W. DUNHAM COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Julien Arthur Yehira Delgado Rodriguez★ Jessica Louise Padgett★★

Business Administration Business Administration General Business

Maria Kanga Bangala Caroline Grace Havard★ Evelyn A. Slaughter

General Business General Business Business Administration

Sarai Jamileht Benitez★ Kharrel Medza Jarek Wells

General Business Business Administration Business Administration

Kristopher Anthony Collins Ashley Mendez

General Business Business Administration

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Davion Montana Adams Jacob Lee Arnold★ Hannah Jael Bennett

Finance Management Marketing

Emily Aguirre Yanira Esmeralda Ayala Galvez★ Kevin Antonio Castaneda

International Business Management Management

Lucia del Carmen Allub★★ Calixta Angelica Battle★ Terence Jerome Chui★★
Marketing Management (and certificate in Marketing
Entrepreneurship)

★ CUM LAUDE ★ ★ MAGNA CUM LAUDE ★ ★ ★ SUMMA CUM LAUDE

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Ana Karen De Leon Jared Christopher Knight★ Judy Saber
Management Management Marketing

Oliver Keith Dickman★★★ Rylee Annaleise Kuhn★ Nelsinea Cassia de Sousa

Marketing Marketing Sebastiao★★★
Finance
Morgen Estelle Dunn-Vu Mariosnella Morles
Marketing Finance (and certificate in Data Analytics, Sahil Swapnesh★★
and Entrepreneurship) Finance
Danika Nicole Etter★★★
International Business Cooper Thomas New Sofia N. Tamez★★
Management Management
Furaha Famili
Marketing Sunny Grace Orencia★★ Nathaniel Quang Tran
Accounting Finance
Brianna Renae Garcia
Management Justin Pedro Pacheco★★ Eric Villarreal
Finance Finance
Raquel Lissett Gomez
Finance Ethan James Pennance★ Janneth A Villegas
Finance Marketing
Yanina Valeria Gomez★
International Business Valerie Petriciolet Charles Wilson V★★
Management Management
Preston Rye Gunter★★
Finance Emmy Phan
Marketing
Heran Tekeste Kebede★★
Management Andrea Guadalupe Ramirez★★★
Accounting

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Jamie Frye Geraldine Namugga Kisakye Kasule Genesis Janee' Thibodeaux

Human Resources Management Management & Entrepreneurship Human Resources Management

Porsha De'And Harrison Dandrea Dawn Polk

Management & Entrepreneurship Management & Entrepreneurship

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Temitope Johnson Adegoke Eric Charles Jr. Ryan Sue Ford

Data Analytics
Joy Anne Atagamen Taslima Chowdhury
Data Analytics Christina-Angele Ntumba Kalonji
N'Denasija T. Collins
Angelina Marie Babineaux Ahmad Khan
Laura D'Amato VÃzquez
Scott Graham Boon Data Analytics Kristen Kleymeyer Horner

Veronica Martinez Camarillo Naushad Salim Dawoodani Elisha Lakhani

Data Analytics Data Analytics
Matthew Craig Cecchett

★ CUM LAUDE ★ ★ MAGNA CUM LAUDE ★ ★ ★ SUMMA CUM LAUDE

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Isis Lara Olufunlola Esther Ojo Diego Alejandro Sanchez Zambrano

Sydney Erin LeFlore Murphy Elizabeth Padgett Chester Ornald Sims III
Data Analytics
Lornetta Carleen Mitchell Jessica Marie Rabius
Jennie Elizabeth Sutton
Chimamaka Noble Monday Parker William Rodgers

Adetunji Ben Ogunsola Heidi Belen Rodriguez

Data Analytics

SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Christian Isai Flores★★ Alvin Broadus Padgett★ Darryl Thomas Smith

Biblical Studies Biblical Studies Theological Studies

Reilly A. McCleskey★★★ Matthew David Picazo Timothy Daniel Smith★★★

Christianity Biblical Studies Philosophy

Reagan Allie Noel★★★ Alexandra Nicole Powers★★★ Steven Samuel Velez★★★

Integrated Behavioral Studies Biblical Studies Biblical Languages

MASTER OF ARTS

Amber Alam Henry Christian Heschle IV Jedidiah Demond Matthews

Theological Studies Apologetics Theological Studies

Simon Batu Virginia Hingst Megan Joy Rials

Apologetics Apologetics Apologetics

Stephen Michael Coffee DaCosta Kirton David Lynn Rogers

Theological Studies Theological Studies Apologetics

Joseph Roger Estinvil William Henry Leachman Jerbin Rolando Romero

Theological Studies Apologetics Theological Studies

Stefanie Dawn Fisher Michael R. Madden Jerome Lechadores Salutan

Theological Studies Apologetics Biblical Languages

MASTER OF DIVINITY

Steven Lawrence Jones Rudolph William Swigart Rosy Sui Hlawn Tial
Divinity Divinity Divinity

★ CUM LAUDE ★ ★ MAGNA CUM LAUDE ★ ★ ★ SUMMA CUM LAUDE

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 COMMENCEMENT
Eleven-Thirty in the morning
May fourth, two thousand twenty-four
Dunham Theater, Morris Cultural Arts Center
Dr. Stanley A. Napper
Presiding

*Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Daniel L. Kramlich

College of Arts and Humanities

*Processional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crown Imperial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Walton, arr. Gower

Mr. John Kirk, Organ

*Scripture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brendan Timothy Flores MFA ‘24

*Invocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abigail E. Jones ‘24

Hymn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lead On, O King Eternal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lancashire

Elizabeth Lee ‘24, Mezzo-Soprano
Mr. John Kirk, Organ

Greetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stanley Napper, Provost &

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Special Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Lift Thine Eyes” from Elijah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Felix Mendelssohn

Kynadi Law ‘24, Mezzo-Soprano
Elizabeth Lee ‘24, Mezzo-Soprano
Sarah Yeates ‘24, Soprano
Mr. John Kirk, Organ

Charge to the Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Robert B. Sloan, President

Recommendation of Class of 2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stanley Napper

Board of Trustees Approval of Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Jerome Smith

Secretary, Board of Trustees

Conferring of Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Robert B. Sloan

Presentation of Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deans and Faculty, Colleges and Schools

Announcement of Graduates

Welcome to the Alumni Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stacey Frenchwood ‘22

*Benediction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Callie Mayer ‘24

*Alma Mater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hail the Orange and Blue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hinton-Looser

Elizabeth Lee ‘24, Mezzo-Soprano
Mr. John Kirk, Organ

*Recessional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finale Jubilante. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Healey Willan

Mr. John Kirk, Organ

Thank you for celebrating with us at this Commencement ceremony.

So that the audience may enjoy the ceremony, we ask that you remember to silence your cell phone.

*All who are willing and able, please stand.

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 DEGREE CANDIDATES
The following degrees will be awarded upon completion of all requirements.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

BACHELOR OF ARTS
Chigozie Achara Darian Lynn Cheatham★★ Ronni Leigh Grofman
Interdisciplinary Studies Narrative Arts Interdisciplinary Studies

Davion Montana Adams Edmund Grant Chidester Jaliyah Zahrae Guillory★★

Music Interdisciplinary Studies Narrative Arts

Zeshan Mian Ali Oluchi Lucia Chijioke Jerome Mahdi Hazime

Legal Studies Medical Humanities Interdisciplinary Studies

Thaddeus J. Andrus Maggie Grace Childs Jennifer Hernandez Ramirez★

Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice

Emily Rian Banda★★★ Tatyana Janai Cloud★ Nathaniel Jabez Hudson

Mass Media Arts Criminal Justice Interdisciplinary Studies

Lauren Elizabeth Barrios Jaylon A. Coleman Jalyx Benjamin Hunt

Medical Humanities Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies

Laura Edith Baugh Michael Alexander Coleman★★★ Anna C. Huynh★★

Interdisciplinary Studies Cinematic Arts Legal Studies

Alexis B. Black Alexandria Renée Collins★ Anamaria Lee Johnson

Narrative Arts Music Medical Humanities

Bailey Elaine Bronsell Emmanuel Cruz April Monique Johnson

Music Narrative Arts Interdisciplinary Studies

Richard Steven Bundy★ Laurel Cruz Abigail E. Jones★★★

Medical Humanities Interdisciplinary Studies English

Jayla Cherie Carmouche★ Sophia Liesel Esquivel★★★ Kurt Louis Kauffman★★★

Interdisciplinary Studies Legal Studies Music, Narrative Arts

Jaleesa Lyn Caroccio Kimberly Patricia Estrada Peyton Kennedy

Interdisciplinary Studies Music Interdisciplinary Studies

Josiah Brent Carr★★★ Stephanie Nayeli Fuentes Madison Eden La

English Interdisciplinary Studies Medical Humanities

Leonora Cassady Abdil Galan-Torres★★ Jordan Isaiah Lockett★★★

Interdisciplinary Studies Legal Studies Studio Art

Elliana Joy Chandler★★★ Caroline Gillaspy Bonke Robert Maring

Creative Writing Narrative Arts Interdisciplinary Studies

★ CUM LAUDE ★ ★ MAGNA CUM LAUDE ★ ★ ★ SUMMA CUM LAUDE

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Melissa A. Martinez Christina Grace Patton★★ Jillian Simmons
Interdisciplinary Studies Studio Art Interdisciplinary Studies

Lanis Avery McWilliams Renée Victoria Zoë Peters★★ Savannah Dale Spencer★★★
Music Studio Art Legal Studies

Elizabeth M. Meaders Joshua Daniel Prinner Jazmine Nikole Tuscana★

History Interdisciplinary Studies Legal Studies

Khanh C. Nguyen Veronica Nicolasa Puac Menchu Grace Danielle Uribe★★

Studio Art Medical Humanities Criminal Justice

Emma Achola Olal Christina Dolores Ramirez★★ Evelyn Daisy Vega★

Medical Humanities Legal Studies Criminal Justice

Tyson Steven Oliver Natalia Sarai Ramos Erecia Monee' Walker (Haynes)
Interdisciplinary Studies Legal Studies Interdisciplinary Studies

Shelby Nichole O'Neal★★★ Armani K. Reed Cinque Warren

Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies

Vioudline Oris Destiny R. Richmond Jonathan D. Wood★★

Legal Studies Criminal Justice Interdisciplinary Studies

Haley Grace Overstreet Erica Lorena Ruiz★ Jaimee Zeidman

Interdisciplinary Studies Criminal Justice Interdisciplinary Studies

Kirsten Faith Passmore★★ Corinne Marie Sandifer★★

Political Science English

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

Andres Eduardo Acuna★ Jacob Robert Hall★ Alan Santizo
Cinematic Arts Graphic Design Video Game Design

Juanita Cristal Alvarez★★★ Victoria R. John★★ Samantha Nicole Strange★★★

Studio Art Animation Cinematic Arts

Bo O. Badger Callie Alane Mayer★★★ Trevor Renard Williams

Cinematic Arts Animation Graphic Design

Zyyare Kaleb Brown★ Rivkah Supriya Parker★★★ Tarin Wittig★★

Cinematic Arts Studio Art Cinematic Arts

Oved Espinoza★ Isaiah Robert Price

Interactive Media & Digital Design Graphic Design

BACHELOR OF MUSIC

Kynadi Tranise Law★★ Elizabeth Amy Lee Sarah Yeates★★

Music Performance-Voice Music Performance-Voice Music Performance-Voice

★ CUM LAUDE ★ ★ MAGNA CUM LAUDE ★ ★ ★ SUMMA CUM LAUDE

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 BACHELOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION

Leah Elizabeth Inman

Music-Vocal/Keyboard

MASTER OF ARTS

Brian K. Kessler Laura Allyson Nicol Lyndsay Nicole Tibbetts

History History Cinematic Arts

MASTER OF FINE ARTS

Ilgin Bilge Aris Jacqueline Danyal Everette-Knox Stacy Kay Pierce Tejel
Creative Writing Creative Writing Creative Writing

Victoria Elise Armenta Brendan Timothy Flores Allison Brooke Turcios

Studio Art Studio Art Studio Art

Dreana Tarissa Booker Nathan Graham Follis Mark Wainwright

Studio Art Creative Writing Creative Writing

Dattajustin Toshihiro Dougherty-Williams Wendy Perez

Creative Writing Studio Art

LINDA DUNHAM SCHOOL OF NURSING

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Aaron A. Cardenas Kamryn G. Williams

Kinesiology-Sport Management Kinesiology-Sport Management

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Zachary Matthew Adair Sulamita Y. Carrillo Gabriel Eduardo Hernandez

Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Mary Carlisle Alper★★ Elaina Nicole Evans Cameron L. Hubbard★

Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Nicole Alejandra Alvarez★★ Kylann E. Griffith★★★ Katelynn Marie Janes★★★

Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Allied Health

Logan C. Anderson Alyssa Rayne Hartis★★★ Kristin Michelle Johnson

Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Allied Health Kinesiology-Wellness Management

★ CUM LAUDE ★ ★ MAGNA CUM LAUDE ★ ★ ★ SUMMA CUM LAUDE

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Aeriel Kwan★★ Mariel Alisandra Pena-Sanchez A'Myah Lanay Stevenson
Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Mariani Lizzeth Marchante★ Abiel Paul Garcia Returan★ David Suarez

Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management

Kathryn Parker★★ Mia Isabella Salas Desmond J. Young

Kinesiology-Allied Health Kinesiology-Wellness Management Kinesiology-Wellness Management

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Katalina Rose Andrade Kaitlin Marie Garringer Jasmine Guadalupe Mosqueda★★

William Calles★ Annmaria George★★ Chioma Kate Nwosu★★

Jason C. Ebunilo★ Victoria Nichole Herpin★ Dan Joshua Orajay Orencia★

Trinity S. Edwards Adebola Oluwapelumi Idowu★★ Daniel E. Prieto★

Julia N. Flores Ania Yvette Lewandowski Dan Nemuel Garcia Returan★★

Erika Michelle Garcia Gonzalez★★ Jayson Christopher Lewis★ Ruth Laurie Segura

Emma Lucia Garcia Rivera★ Daniel Mirindi Nicoletta Varcados★★

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Ashley Breane Baptiste

Kinesiology-Sport Management

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Maxine Elaine Alabi John David Gordy Oluwafunke Christiana Ogunsola

Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner

Kaylin Dawn Chase Jennifer Ha Krystle M. Olivo

Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner

Angela Lynn Dunbar Peris B. Momanyi Lonah Kwamboka Ratemo

Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner

★ CUM LAUDE ★ ★ MAGNA CUM LAUDE ★ ★ ★ SUMMA CUM LAUDE

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 COMMENCEMENT
Two o’clock in the afternoon
May fourth, two thousand twenty-four
Dunham Theater, Morris Cultural Arts Center
Dr. Stanley A. Napper
Presiding

*Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mary White

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

*Processional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crown Imperial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Walton, arr. Gower

Mr. John Kirk, Organ

*Scripture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Hernandez MEd ‘24

*Invocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hortensia A. Dean MS ‘24

Hymn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lead On, O King Eternal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lancashire

Sarah Yeates ‘24, Soprano
Mr. John Kirk, Organ

Greetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stanley Napper, Provost &

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Special Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Lift Thine Eyes” from Elijah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Felix Mendelssohn

Kynadi Law ‘24, Mezzo-Soprano
Elizabeth Lee ‘24, Mezzo-Soprano
Sarah Yeates ‘24, Soprano
Mr. John Kirk, Organ

Charge to the Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Robert B. Sloan, President

Recommendation of Class of 2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stanley Napper

Board of Trustees Approval of Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Jerome Smith

Secretary, Board of Trustees

Conferring of Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Robert B. Sloan

Presentation of Degrees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deans and Faculty, Colleges and Schools

Announcement of Graduates

Welcome to the Alumni Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassie Walton ‘10

*Benediction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Magaly Hernandez ‘24

*Alma Mater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hail the Orange and Blue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hinton-Looser

Sarah Yeates ‘24, Soprano
Mr. John Kirk, Organ

*Recessional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finale Jubilante. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Healey Willan

Mr. John Kirk, Organ

Thank you for celebrating with us at this Commencement ceremony.

So that the audience may enjoy the ceremony, we ask that you remember to silence your cell phone.

*All who are willing and able, please stand.

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 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF ARTS

Melissa Alaniz JunieEmynica Erra Harry Katelyn Marie Moore★★

Psychology Psychology Psychology

Sarah Alonso★★ Arely Hernandez Leslie Tatiana Paez

Psychology Psychology Psychology

Debby Alejandra Alonzo Rosas Keylin Adamaris Hernandez Sophia Gabriela Ponce
Psychology Psychology Psychology

Kaci Deschelle Barlow Jocelyn Kate Herring★★★ Ethan Bautista Posadas★

Psychology Psychology Psychology

Sarai Jamileht Benitez★ Bridget Y Huerta★ Braden C. Rodriguez★★

Psychology Psychology Psychology

Claudia Adriana Cardenas Veronica Ibarra Tello★★★ Kenyah J. Simmons★★

Psychology Psychology Psychology

Jasmine Maria Castillo Arlene Johnson-Williams Annick Ming Tankus★

Psychology Psychology Psychology

Barbara A. Collazo Hilary Asfaha Zergergish Kahsai★★★ Esperance Asoka Ukanda

Psychology Psychology Psychology

Madison Quyeen Do★★ Zarfisha Khan★★★ Allie Celeste Yarn★★

Psychology Psychology Psychology

Aeryn Victoria Fogle Kemaya Rai Linton

Psychology Psychology

Danielle S. Griffin Astrid Yvonne Mejia-Caniz

Psychology Psychology

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Melissa Ann Funk★ Viviane M. Huara★ An Thien Vu★★★

Elementary Education w/ ESL English/Language Arts 7-12 w/ ESL Elementary Education w/ ESL

Gabrielle N. Garcia★★ Octavia Denise Kelly Jaelon L. Woods

Elementary Education w/ ESL English/Language Arts 7-12 w/ ESL Kinesiology EC-12 w/ Certification

Yasmin Gonzalez Mariana Lopez★★ Guadalupe Zaragoza

English/Language Arts 7-12 w/ ESL Spanish-Teacher Certification Bilingual Elementary Education

Angel Marie Hancock★ Marisa Esther Melendez★★

EC-12 Art w/Certification Elementary Education w/ ESL & SPED

Magaly Hernandez★★★ Karen A. Torres

Spanish-Teacher Certification Bilingual Elementary Education

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 MASTER OF ARTS

Amber Alam Anne Marie Mayoral-Diaz Juli T Miller

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Psychology Psychology

Danielle Nicole Anderson Jessica D. Edwards Sky Muller

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy

Gabriella Marie Andrews Angie Banda Endsley Angelica Rose Nguyen

Psychology Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Lauren Julia Avila Clarissa Lea Esparza Noble Ekelemchi Nwachukwu Sr.
Psychology Psychology Human Services

Christopher James Ayala Shantle Foster Jane Reid Palacios

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Human Services Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Chantule Faith Bacchus Jasmine D. Garcia Angela Rene Parker

Psychology Psychology Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Crystal Daniele Bailey Terry G. Gregory Jacqueline Paulin

Psychology Clinical Mental Health Counseling Psychology

Pamela Teresa Billedo Hailey Rena Harvey Danielle Marie Perrin

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Psychology Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Anne Tankersley Botter Tammy Lynn Houston Yeny Carolina Rodriguez

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Deanna Lee Braghini Manuel Andres Iragorry Aizpurua Cortney Shifferly

Psychology Psychology Psychology

Kelly Samantha Cabrera Vantonia Jena Johnson Lanalisa Niasha Sinclair

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Human Services Psychology

Joredanne' Reiale Me-Chelle Carmack Vertina Quartette Tiara Jones Crain Christ-Lynn Smith
Christian Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling Human Services

Fatou Ceesay Cherese Danielle Kelley Daphne Smith

Human Services Christian Counseling Human Services

Ashlee Cervenka Chandler C. Krueger Oksana Solis

Psychology Psychology Psychology

Lemin Cheng Liza Lap Nicole Stroman

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Psychology Human Services Counseling

Candace Chyanne Cogswell Anayelit Gutierrez Loreto LaQuanda Nataye Taylor Parker
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling Human Services

Milagro Contreras Jada Andrea Malveaux Zaine Lamor Thompson

Christian Psychological Studies Psychology Marriage and Family Therapy

Ebony Danielle Dalcour Jorge R. Mandujano Suzanne Starewich Tottenhoff

Higher Education Clinical Mental Health Counseling Psychology

★ CUM LAUDE ★ ★ MAGNA CUM LAUDE ★ ★ ★ SUMMA CUM LAUDE

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Ashley L. Warren Sierra Brenae White Anthony A Wilson II
Psychology Human Services Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Tinaris Marie Watson Cemmone Williams

Christian Psychological Studies Clinical Mental Health Counseling

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Haley Ryanne Andrews Karla V. Gomez-Davis Aaron Matthew Rodriguez

Educational Administration Educational Administration Curriculum and Instruction

Spencer Jack Blake Eric Hernandez Liliana Staples

Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification Educational Administration Professional School Counseling

Megan Marie Carey Anita Brianna Kelley Jackson Shannon Kay Strange
Educational Administration Educational Administration Curriculum and Instruction

Katie Rose Camargo Stacey Christine Kornegay Colby Parker Suits

Curriculum and Instruction Educational Administration Curriculum and Instruction

Maria Isabel Duran Guerrero Sharon Nalini Lackhansingh

Educational Administration Curriculum and Instruction w/ Certification

Alan Omar Garay Andre D Porter

Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction

Anna Gibson Jocelyn Pasuelo Ramirez

Educational Diagnostician Educational Administration

MASTER OF SCIENCE
Hortensia A. Dean Taylor A. Harris
Learning, Technology & Design Learning, Technology & Design

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
Uloma Nkiruka Agada-Achinanya Maria Jose Diaz
Executive Educational Leadership Executive Educational Leadership

U.S. HIGH SCHOOL NEWCOMERS' MATHEMATICS HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES:

EDUCATION: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF EDUCATORS' IMPORTANCE OF INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERS
PERSPECTIVES ON AGE-BASED PLACEMENT UNDERSTANDING AND UTILIZING EMOTIONAL
INTELLIGENCE TO CONNECT AND ENHANCE STUDENT
Oluwatosin Omogbonjubola Akande ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Executive Mental Health and Human Services
Noreen Elizabeth Dooley
EXPLORING THE CHALLENGES FACED BY PARENTS Executive Educational Leadership
OF CHILDREN WITH ASD IN RURAL NIGERIAN
COMMUNITIES: A MULTIDIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS OF JOB-EMBEDDED COACHING EXPERIENCES AND
SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND INTERVENTION TEACHER SELF-EFFICACY FOR INTEGRATING DIGITAL
LITERACY

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Taisha Denise Garner Courtney Se'Moine Riley
Executive Educational Leadership Executive Educational Leadership

THE LITERACY ACHIEVEMENT GAP BETWEEN MALE LIFTING AS WE CLIMB: LIVED EXPERIENCES OF HIGH
AND FEMALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND SCHOOL PRINCIPALS WHO IMPACT BLACK MALE
TEACHER PERCEPTIONS ON HOW TO CLOSE THIS GAP STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Jasmine Rochelle Holmes Chelsea Denae St. Julien

Executive Leadership in Mental Health and Human Services Executive Educational Leadership

UTILIZING INTERSECTIONALITY TO EXPLORE THE THE UNDER IDENTIFICATION OF THE DYSLEXIC

PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF GENDERED RACISM ON SCHOLAR: EXAMINING TEACHERS' KNOWLEDGE
AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP ACROSS OF DYSLEXIA IN EFFORTS TO IMPROVE DYSLEXIA
MULTIPLE CAREER FIELDS REFERRAL AND EVALUATION PRACTICE

Melissa Renee Mansfield Michael Dean Thomas

Executive Leadership in Mental Health and Human Services Special Education Leadership

TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS OF UTILIZING TRAUMA- SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER RETENTION:

INFORMED PRACTICES IN THE SCHOOL SETTING AND IDENTIFYING FACTORS INFLUENCING RETENTION AND
THEIR IMPACT ON STUDENTS BEHAVIORS ATTRITION

Anita Dorothy Nwaezeapu Glenn Darnell Tillman Jr.

Executive Educational Leadership Special Education Leadership

THE IMPACT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION THE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

ON EMERGENT LITERACY SKILLS IN KINDERGARTEN PROCESS THROUGH THE LENS OF PARENTS OF SPECIAL
CHILDREN EDUCATION STUDENTS

Joy Chinwenwa Oguchi Joyelle F. White

Executive Educational Leadership Executive Educational Leadership
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF A FIRST-
YEAR EXPERIENCE COURSE AND THEIR TRANSITION TO LEADERSHIP STYLES, CONFLICT CAUSED BY
HIGHER EDUCATION DYSFUNCTIONS IN ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP AND
THE RELATIONSHIP WITH TEACHER MORALE AND
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Jackson Otieno Opollo Sr.
Executive Educational Leadership
Ada Chantal Whyte
RELATIONSHIP OF NUMBER SENSE AND ATTITUDES ON Executive Educational Leadership
MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT AND INTENT TO PURSUE
MATHEMATICS RELATED CAREER SPARE THE ROD, SPOIL THE CHILD: PERSPECTIVES
OF EDUCATORS WHO ARE ALSO PARENTS OF PUBLIC-
SCHOOL CHILDREN, REGARDING EFFECTIVE
Christalyn J. Pardue
DISCIPLINE PRACTICES IN URBAN ELEMENTARY
Executive Educational Leadership
SCHOOLS IN PREDOMINATELY AFRICAN AMERICAN
COMMUNITIES
THE EXPERIENCES OF FIRST-GENERATION FEMALE
GRADUATES AS LEADERS IN EDUCATION

Alexis Latour Prudhomme

Executive Educational Leadership

THE PERCEPTIONS OF THIRD THROUGH FIFTH GRADE

TEACHERS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DISTRICT
READING INSTRUCTION TRAINING AS IT RELATES TO
READING ACHIEVEMENT

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 UNDERGRADUATE HONORS
★ cum laude:
grade point average of 3.50 to 3.69 on a 4.00 scale
★★ magna cum laude:
grade point av­er­age of 3.70 to 3.89 on a 4.00 scale
★★★ summa cum laude:
grade point average of 3.90 to 4.00 on a 4.00 scale
(Based on a min­i­mum of 60 semester alpha hours in residence.)

THE PAGEANTRY OF ACADEMIC REGALIA

One of the more colorful aspects of a university commencement is the tradition of academic regalia developed
by academic institutions in recognition of the accomplishments of scholars. American academic dress in the
twenty-first century identifies specific degrees by distinctive robes and hoods.

The Robe
The robe for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves and is designed to be worn closed. The robe for the
master’s degree has an oblong sleeve, open at the wrist, with the sleeve base hanging down in the traditional
manner. The robe for the doctor’s degree has a bell-shaped sleeve, with velvet panels and sleeve chevrons in
black velvet or in distinctive colors representing the academic discipline.

The Hood
The hood is the most colorful feature of academic regalia. The outside of the hood is black trimmed with an
edging of velvet or velveteen, in a color distinctive of the subject to which the degree pertains.

White Arts, Letters and Humanities

Drab Business Administration
Copper Economics
Light Blue Education
Brown Fine Arts
Peacock Blue Government
Purple Law
Lemon Library Science
Pink Music
Apricot Nursing
Dark Blue or Black Philosophy
Gold Computer Sciences, Statistics and Science
White Sociology
Scarlet Theology or Divinity

The hood is lined with the official color or colors of the university conferring the degree. HCU graduates proudly
wear the Orange and Blue of their Alma Mater.

THE UNIVERSITY MACE

The university mace is borne by the college marshal preceding the president in all academic processions. A mace
was carried as a readily available weapon for the opening of official events in medieval England but later became
a cer­e­mo­ni­al symbol of office.

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 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Rev. Garry Blackmon, Chair

Dr. Duane Brooks The Honorable Jeff Leach Mr. Clois Smith
Rev. Willie Davis Pastor Gregg Matte Mr. Jerome Smith
The Honorable William Flores MBA ‘85 Mr. Ralph McBride Mr. Reid Smith
Rev. Omar Garcia Mr. David Mobley Mr. Tadd Tellepsen MBA ‘99
Mrs. Judy Graham Rev. Ramiro Peña Dr. Dan S. Wilford
The Honorable Bryan Hughes Mrs. Judi Pyburn ‘94 Mr. Bruce Williams
Mr. Keith Jacobson Mr. Kevin Roberts MBA '20 Dr. Diane Williams ‘93
Mr. Dale Jefferson ‘83 Mr. Marc Rylander
Dr. Chris Kouba Mrs. Lisa Simon ‘76

ADVISORY TRUSTEES
Mr. Johnny Baker
Mr. Jim R. Smith

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Dr. Robert B. Sloan, President
Mr. Steve Moniaci, Director of Athletics
Mrs. Sandra Mooney, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Stanley Napper, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Steven Peterson, Vice President for Online and Digital Learning
Mrs. Sharon Saunders, Vice President for Advancement and University Relations
Dr. James Steen, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
Dr. Kristie Cerling, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs; Dean, The Graduate School
Dr. Jay Spencer, Associate Provost for Online and Digital Learning
Dr. Katie Evans, Dean, College of Science and Engineering
Dr. Lesli Fridge, Dean, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Zadok Hakim, Associate Provost for Online Technology Programs
Dr. Jodey Hinze, Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
Dr. Greggory Keiffer, Executive Associate Dean, Archie W. Dunham College of Business
Dr. Carol Lavender, Dean, Linda Dunham School of Nursing
Mr. Michael Rome, Dean, Archie W. Dunham College of Business
Dr. Phil Tallon, Dean, School of Christian Thought

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 Ten Pillars 2030
The Core Convictions of HCU

Pillar I: God, the Creator of a Good and Knowable World

Pillar II: A Plan of Restoration

Pillar III: The Importance of Human Agency

Pillar IV: A Renewed People

Pillar V: A Mandate to Understand the World

Pillar VI: Learning and Teaching as Discipleship

Pillar VII: Life, Marriage, Gender, and Humanness

Pillar VIII: Governmental Institutions

Pillar IX: The Christian University

Pillar X: The Mystery of Unity in Christ

Houston Christian University has a history of affirming these particular ways of thinking and living,
which we hereby describe as Ten Pillars. These convictions are an essential part of the traditional
beliefs and commitments of the University. They are set forth here to bring to mind the ten physical
pillars that are now iconic on our campus and thus represent the durable historical and theological
commitments that undergird our practices and enable us to translate our worldview, Preamble,
and mission into academic programs, curricular structures, and habits of the mind and heart. HCU
confesses and takes shelter under these Ten Pillars.

Unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees

September 20, 2022

Our Mission
The mission of Houston Christian University is to provide a learning experience that instills in students
a passion for academic, spiritual, and professional excellence as a result of our central confession,
“Jesus Christ is Lord.”

Unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees

February 24, 2009

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 Hail the Orange and Blue

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After several years of consideration, research, and prayerful review, the leadership of Houston Baptist
University unanimously approved the decision to change its name to Houston Christian University.
This new name more accurately reflects our student body, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community
we serve. The name “Houston Christian University” is welcoming to the many students enrolled who
come from many different denominations of the Christian faith, as well as those who claim no faith.
It clarifies who we are, a distinctly Christian university that welcomes all students to benefit from our
excellent academic programs.
The Nature of the Institution was approved by the Board of Trustees in 1961 … and will not change.
Likewise, the mission of Houston Christian University remains unchanged.
In announcing the name change to University family and friends, Dr. Robert Sloan stated, “This
University is truly a transformative place because of your support. Like you, we believe that authentic
and faithful Christian higher education, rooted in a scriptural worldview, is ever more critical in a
fractured society in need of reconciliation, hope, and healing. Thank you for the many ways—by
prayer, word of mouth, financial contributions, and influence—that you allow all of us to be part of
God’s work in this world.
The University’s mission and core convictions, which we call The Ten Pillars 2030, remain the same,
deeply rooted in the authoritative Word of God. HCU’s historic Christian commitments have not and
will not change.”

The Nature of the Institution

The Houston Christian University is a Christian liberal arts university dedicated to the development
of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian
ideals. Founded under the providence of God and with the conviction that there is a need for a
university in this community that will train the minds, develop the moral character and enrich the
spiritual lives of all people who may come within the ambit of its influence, HOUSTON CHRISTIAN
UNIVERSITY shall stand as a witness for Jesus Christ expressed directly through its administration,
faculty and students. To assure the perpetuation of these basic concepts of its founders, it is resolved
that all those who become associated with Houston Christian University as a trustee, officer,
member of the faculty or of the staff, and perform work connected with the educational activities of
the University, must believe in the divine inspiration of the Bible, both the Old Testament and New
Testament, that man was directly created by God, the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and
Savior, as the Son of God, that He died for the sins of all men and thereafter arose from the grave,
that by repentance and acceptance of and belief in Him, by the grace of God, the individual is saved
from eternal damnation and receives eternal life in the presence of God; and it is further resolved
that the ultimate teachings in this University shall never be inconsistent with the above principles.

Preamble to the Bylaws

February 1961

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