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UA Cossatot Releases Fall 2020 Honor Students and List of Graduates
The University of Arkansas Cossatot Office of the Registrar releases fall 2020 Chancellor’s List and Vice Chancellor’s List as well as the names of the fall 2020 graduates.
100 students were named to the Chancellor’s list maintaining a minimum of 4.0 semester GPA while taking a minimum of twelve college credit hours. 78 students were named on the Vice Chancellor’s list maintaining a minimum of a 3.5 semester GPA while taking a minimum of twelve college credit hours.
The UA Cossatot Fall 2020 Chancellor’s List Includes:
Amity: Destiny Bright and Hannah Coffman
Ashdown: John Turner, Kasey Barton, Mackynze Dollarhide, Breana Noble, and Paige Smith
Ben Lomond: Molly Parker
Buckner: Maegan Taylor
Cove: Sophie Jackson
Delight: Camri Kirkham
De Queen: Carlos Aparicio, Guillermo Boquin, Israel Bustamante, Elvis Castro, Ashley Contreras, Kynnedi France, Johnny Guerrero, Maya Hallman, Patrick Hanson, Liliana Hernandez, Haylee Leeper, Jeffrey Manns, Brenda Mera Leon, Ismael Montero, Fernando Morales, America Pulido-Rojas, Giovany Salgado, Sydney Thistlethwaite, Alan Villamil, Brian Mckinney, Sondra Reynolds, Nohemi Carreon, Ana Martinez, Jose
Martinez, Lesly Herndez, Lysia Lovell, Abel Resendiz, Magali Cornelio, Vanessa Hernandez, Miguel Montero, Jasmine Montiel, Guillermo Ramirez, Angeles Rojas-Duran, and Jorge Soto Ramirez
Dierks: Brayden Buck, Jace Jackson, Savannah Morris, Aiden Oglesby, Jaycee Runnels, Jauger Spray, Blayn Turner, and Haylin Halcombe
Foreman: Johnny Carter and Kori Southerland
Gillham: Andrew Shelton
Glenwood: Vivian Angeles and Vasti Hernandez
Grannis: Brandon Marrufo
Horatio: Carson Brackett, Bryan Carrillo, Ryne Ernest, Austin House, Grace Wagner, and Alberto Sandoval
Idabel: Andrea Linville
Lockesburg: Hannah Fisher, Hannah Norman, Garrett Sharp, and Trent Sharp
Mena: Joshua Swint
Mineral Springs: Marquise Bryant and Kasia Ragland
Murfreesboro: Hope Littles
Nashville: Jonathon Claiborne, Audri Couch, Caiden Erwin, Lacie Grace, Dennis Guzman, Jacquelyn Howard, Adam Nix, Anna Rhodes, Heidi Buck, Amber Hampton, Marcus Luester, Lizbeth Hernandez, Kymberly Stanek
New Boston: David Balderas
Newhope: Jewel Bennett
Ozan: La Shonna Cooper and David Tozcano
Prescott: Jacob Ojeda
Royal: Aubree Gauldin
Texarkana: Charles Wise
Umpire: Christopher Moore
Winthrop: Benjamin Hendrix
The UA Cossatot Fall 2020 Vice Chancellor’s List Includes:
Amity: Randi Markham
Ashdown: Benjamin Adkison, Jaden Altenbaumer, Ty Buchanan, Jaliana Clinton, Andeligh Patrick, Spencer Patterson, Kentarian Williams, Susan Hill, David Mitchell, Colby Dellinger, and Weston Lawrence
Delight: Amy Campbell, Daniel Golden, Bobbie Craig
De Queen: Kaylee Brooks, Abbygail Ponce, Brayan Ramirez, Madison Runnels, Mikayla Scott, Ethan Wolcott, Jennifer Garibay, Misty Goings, Jessica Swan, Kelli Bahena, Jaramillo Carlos, Jordan Rogers, Willie White, Aracely Ortiz, Kendra Rodriguez, and Angela Vertiz
Dierks: Chantal Alonso, Ali Barfield, Elian Hernandez, Cason Launius, Ashley Jackson, and Heather Lovewell
Fayetteville: Destiny Jackson
Fouke: Kristen Sewell
Garvin: Hannah Honey
Hope: Shelby Pogue
Horatio: Nicole Pierce and Amanda Taylor
Little Rock: James Abbott
McCaskill: Cameron Lane, Jorge Torres, Corta Young
Mena: Cadie Cannon
Mineral Springs: William McAlister, Brooklyn Nutt, Jaselyn Sirmon, and Matthew Stone
Murfreesboro: Kyla Collins and Jessica Parker
Nashville: La Tambra Anderson, Zachary Backus, Alexis Byers, Sarah Cobb, Tyler Gordon, Kendra Miller, Diana Morris, Reif Nolte, Mattison Steele, Wyatt Talley, Kinsey Westfall, Decen Barton, Maya Fant, Takela Stewart, and Shalene Cardenas
Newhope: Alleigh Tucker
Star City: Megan Lovelis
Texarkana: Shannon Burkland, Crystal Morgan, and Coleman Newberry
Wickes: Miguel Ortiz
Winthrop: Autumn Hofmann
22 students graduate with Summa Cum Laude honors, meaning that they graduate with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 to 4.0. 15 students graduate with Magna Cum Laude honors meaning that they graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 to 3.89. 19 students graduate with Cum Laude honors meaning that they graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 to 3.74.
Students graduating fall 2020 with Summa Cum Laude Honors:
Allyson Braley of Nash, Israel Bustamante of De Queen, Bryan Carrillo of Horatio, Johnny Carter Jr. of Foreman, Jesus Cisneros of De Queen, Alondra Galvez of Lockesburg, Haylin Holcombe of Dierks, Amber Hampton of Nashville, Rhonda Harton of Prairie Grove, Luis Herrera of De Queen, Riley House of Delight, Brandon Marrufo of Grannis, Sebastian Medina of Wickes, Damara Milianta – Peterson of Long Lake, Jordan Myers of Arkadelphia, Adam Nix of Nashville, Spencer Reed of Ashdown, Giovany Salgado of De Queen, Alberto Sandoval of Horatio, Garrett Sharp of Lockesburg, Andrew Shelton of Gillham, and Ronnie Willis of Horatio.
Students graduating fall 2020 with Magna Cum Laude Honors:
Allie Anderson of Ashdown, Carlos Aparicio of De Queen, Clayton Ashmore of Mineral Springs, Eduardo Benitez Jr. of De Queen, Sarah Carnes of Texarkana, Maria Dominguez Cuellar of De Queen, Lauren Gay of Prescott, Julie Gomez of De Queen, Orlando Herrera of De Queen, Destiny Jackson of Fayetteville, Talia Lambert of Springdale, Jasmine Montiel of De Queen, Connor Pearce of e Queen, Amitshaidet Victorio Bahena of De Queen, and Krista Womack of Ashdown.
Students graduating fall 2020 with Cum Laude Honors:
Morgan Allen of Dierks, Chantal Alonso of Dierks, Denise Angelese of Horatio, David Balderas of Ogden, Linda Carlisle of De Queen, Madison Falgout of Nash, Trinity Geierman, Susan Hill of Ashdown,
Brittany Jones of Texarkana, Karina Lopez-Balderas of Gillham, Juan Montero of De Queen, Tyeisha Nelson Shoals of Foreman, Miguel Ortiz of Wickes, Kailee Parker of Nashville, Jerardo Perez of De Queen, Saleni Rojas-Duran of De Queen, Ashley Smallwood of De Queen, Ashley Thompson of Ashdown, and Blayn Turner of Dierks.
238 students graduate with a certificate of proficiency, technical certificate, or associate degree. Some students earned multiple certificates and degrees allowing for 373 fall 2020 awards.
UA Cossatot Students Graduating Fall 2020 Include (Listed with Highest Degree(s) Earned):
Amity: Sean Palavicini, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding and Kaitlen Reid, Certificate of Proficiency: Emergency Medical Technician
Arkadelphia: Jordan Myers, Technical Certificate: General Studies
Ashdown: Allie Anderson, Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapy Assistant; Zack Bertling, Certificate of Proficiency: SMAW Welding, Ty Buchanan, Technical Certificate: Welding; Keara Cross, Associate of General Studies; Mychelle Crussell, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing; Colby Dellinger, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Christopher M. Dunn, Technical Certificate: Welding; Susan Hill, Associate of Applied Science: Administrative Assistant; Braden Jackson, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Jade Kendrick, Associate of Science: Teaching: K-6; Madison Mills, Associate of Science: Criminal Justice; Samantha Moss, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Alia Oliver, Certificate of Proficiency: Medical Transcription; Alexander Parson, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing; Spencer Reed, Associate of General Studies; Dara Sivley, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Timothy Smith, Certificate of Proficiency: Engine Repair and Climate Control; James Sullivan, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Matthew Swilley, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Ashley Thompson, Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapy Assistant; Kentarian Williams, Certificate of Proficiency: SMAW Welding; Kristi Williams, Certificate of Proficiency: Emergency Medical Technician; and Krista Womack, Technical Certificate: Medical Assisting
Ben Lomond: Matthew Harrison, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices
Blevins: Ernan Gomez, Certificate of Proficiency: Industrial Motor Controls; and Katzumi Venegas Technical Certificate: Cosmetology
Castor: Angela Rushing, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing
Delight: Riley House, Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapy Assistant.
De Queen: Carlos Aparicio, Associate of Science: Teaching: K-6; William Athey, Certificate of Proficiency: Fluid Power; Anthony Behena, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Eduardo Benitez Jr., Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Hector Blanco, Certificate of Proficiency: Engine Repair and Climate Control; Guillermo Boquin, Certificate of Proficiency: Engine Repair and Climate Control; Israel Bustamante, Technical Certificate: Welding; Mackenzie Cardenas , Technical Certificate: General Studies; Linda Carlisle, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing; Yuliani Castillo, Technical Certificate: Medical Assisting; Elvis Castro, Certificate of Proficiency: SMAW Welding; Dillon Cheater, Technical Certificate: General Studies; David Cisneros, Certificate of Proficiency: SMAW Welding; Jesus Cisneros, Associate of Arts; Magali Cornelio, Certificate of Proficiency: Pipe Welding SMAW; Johnny Daley Jr., Certificate of Proficiency: TIG Welding; Maria Guadalupe, Associate of General Studies, Trinity Geierman, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Julie Gomez, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Adrian Gonzalez, Certificate of Proficiency: SMAW welding, Jarel Gonzalez, Certificate of Proficiency: Engine Repair and Climate Control; Guadalupe Guerrero, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Johnny Guerro, Certificate of Proficiency: Engine Repair and Climate Control; Patrick Hanson, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Engines; Alexis Hernandez, Associate of Science: Business; Jonathon Hernandez, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Jose Hernandez, Certificate of Proficiency: TIG Welding, Lissette Hernandez, Associate of General Studies; Marisol Hernandez, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Luis Herrera, Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapy Assistant; Orlando Herrera, Technical Certificate: Automotive Service Technology; Jared Hickson, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Blake Lacefield, Certificate of Proficiency; Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Eda Lopez, Associate of Applied Science; General Technology, Toni Manzella, Associate of Applied Science:
Occupational Therapy Assistant; Aaron Martinez, Certificate of Proficiency: Pipe Welding SMAW; Jose Martinez, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing; Leonardo Martinez, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Brian McKinney, Certificate of Proficiency: Engine Repair, and Climate Control; Juan Montero, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology; Jasmine Montiel, Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice; Fernando Morales, Certificate of Proficiency: Engine Performance: Cristopher Munoz, Certificate of Proficiency: Pipe Welding GMAW/ FCAW; Connor Pearce, Technical Certificate: Diesel Technology; Jerardo Perez, Technical Certificate: Welding; Diana Ramirez, Associate of General Studies; Guillermo Ramirez, Certificate of Proficiency: TIG Welding; Brency Ramirez Torres, Associate of Science: Business; Abel Resendiz, Technical Certificate: Welding; Tori Roberson, Certificate of Proficiency; Accounting; Saleni Rojas-Duran, Associate of Science: Business; Carlos Rojo Jr., Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Brakes; Giovany Salgado, Technical Certificate: Pipe Welding; Misael Sanches, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Yesenia Sanchez, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing; Ashley Smallwood, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing; Zuleyma Sotelo, Technical Certificate: Administrative Assistant; Jorge Luis Soto Ramirez, Certificate of Proficiency: Pipe Welding SMAW; Ulyses Tepozotlan, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Ariel Varela, Associate of General Studies; Randy Valazquez, Certificate of Proficiency: TIG Welding; Amitshaidet Victorio Bahena, Associate of Science: Teaching K-6; and Alan Villamil, Certificate of Proficiency: Engine Repair and Climate Control
Dierks: Morgan Allen, Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant; Chantel Alonso, Associate of Applied Science: Accounting; Melodee Archer, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Brayden Buck, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Jarod Cogburn, Certificate of Proficiency: Industrial Motor Controls; Haylin Halcombe, Associate of Arts; Elian Hernandez, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices, Ashley Jackson, Associate of Applied Science: Administrative Assistant; Jace Jackson, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Aiden Oglesby, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Jauger Spray, Certificate of Proficiency: Diesel Brakes; and Blayn Turner, Associate of General Studies
Dubach: Jalyn Crellin, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing
Eagletown: Kody Underwood, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing
El Dorado: Tracie Ford, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing
Fayetteville: Destiny Jackson, Associate of Science: Psychology
Foreman: Thomas Butler, Associate of Science: STEM, Johnny Carter Jr., Technical Certificate of General Studies; Kristan Mauger, Certificate of Proficiency: Medical Transcription; Tyeisha Nelson Shoals, Technical Certificate: Medical Assisting; Parker Smith, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Savannah Townsend, Associate of General Studies
Fouke: Myka Lemley, Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapy Assistant; Alyssa Sinyard, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing
Fulton: Summer King, Technical Certificate: Medical Assisting
Gillham: Karina Lopez-Balderas, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Caterra Morphew, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jeff Overturf, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Andrew Shelton, Technical Certificate: Welding; Vanessa Whitney, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing; and Travis Yarbrough, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering
Grannis: Brent Craver, Certificate of Proficiency: Pipe Welding GTAW; Brandon Marrudo, Technical Certificate: Welding; Brently Morris, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering
Homer: Sharonda Shelton, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing
Horatio: Denise Angeles, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Collin Blackmon, Associate of Science: Business; Carson Brackett, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Bryan Carrillo, Technical Certificate: Pipe Welding; Orey Chandler, Certificate of Proficiency: TIG Welding; Brandon Delgado, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Javian Hernandez Jr., Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Manuel Hernandez, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Manuel Hernandez, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Austin House, Certificate of Proficiency: SMAW Welding Adrian Patlan, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Brittaney Salgado, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Alberto Sandoval, Technical Certificate: Pipe Welding; Amanda Taylor, Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting;
Marco Tinajero, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Jacob Trusley, Certificate of Proficiency: Brakes, Suspension, and Steering; Ronnie Willis, Associate of Applied Science: General Technology
Idabel: Erica Ristrim, Certificate of Proficiency: Medical Transcription
Kirby: Elica Vasquez, Certificate of Proficiency: Medical Transcription
Lewisville: Lacey Morton, Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapy Assistant
Lockesburg: Cheyenne Ballard, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing; Landon Brackett, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Blayne Buster, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Alondra Galvez, Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapy Assistant; Holly Hamilton, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing; Cole Hanney. Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; Jason Huesca, Certificate of Proficiency: TIG Welding; Amanda Jacobson, Certificate of Proficiency: Emergency Medical Technician; Autumn Jester, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing; Mason Marshall, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Tyler Miller, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Tamberlyn Nelson, Technical Certificate: Industrial Electricity; Amber Rapp, Associate of Applied Science: Business Management; Garrett Sharp, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Sarah Sharp, Associate of Applied Science: Teaching: K-6; Braden Smart, Technical Certificate: Industrial Technology; Kade Smith, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Courtney Thomas, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing; and Rachael Vallee, Technical Certificate: Cosmetology
Long Lake: Damara Milianta-Peterson, Associate of General Studies
Marion: Kambri Phillips, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing
McCaskill: Cameron Lane, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Jorge Torres, Certificate of Proficiency: SMAW Welding; and Corta Young, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices
Mena: Joshua Swint, Certificate of Proficiency: Engine Repair & Climate Control and Christopher Thacker, Certificate of Proficiency: Engine repair and Climate Control
Mineral Springs: Clayton Ashmore, Technical Certificate: Automotive Service Technology; Rhonda Conway, Associate of Science: Teaching K-6; Christian Hart, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices;
Katelyn Hipp, Technical Certificate: General Studies; and Betsabe Mercado, Technical Certificate: General Studies
Murfreesboro: Anthony Hill, Certificate of Proficiency: SMAW Welding; Jack Manlove Jr., Associate of General Studies; and Ryan Roberts, Associate of Science: Natural Resources
Nash: Allyson Braley, Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant and Madison Falgout, Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Nashville: Zachary Backus, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Deven Barton, Certificate of Proficiency: Accounting; Heidi Buck, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing; Karina Cogburn, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Aubrie Combs, Technical Certificate: General Studies; Taurean Coulter Jr., Associate of Arts; Casen Drummond, Associate of General Studies; Amber Hampton, Technical Certificate: Cosmetology; Jhamilex Hernandez-Ortiz, Associate of Applied Science: Administrative Assistant; Rosalinda Hernandez, Technical Certificate: General Studies, Fabian Mercado, Certificate of Proficiency: TIG Welding; Kimberly Moore, Certificate of Proficiency: Medical Transcription; Adam Nix, Technical Certificate: Welding; Jorge Padilla, Technical Certificate: Welding; Kailee Parker, Associate of Applied Science: Accounting; Jhonny Pioquinto, Certificate of Proficiency: SMAW Welding, Hilda Sanchez, Associate of Science: Teaching K-6; Savannah Smead, Associate of Arts; Kymberly Stanek, Certificate of Proficiency: Engine Repair and Climate Control; Shania Swift, Technical Certificate: General Studies; and Levi Wester, Certificate of Diesel Engines
Newhope: Brian Burk, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices; Andrew Jacoby, Certificate of Proficiency: MIG Welding; and Karley Stapp, Technical Certificate: General Studies
Ogden: David Balderas, Technical Certificate: Welding; Ashley Garrett, Certificate of Proficiency: Child Development; and Micah Stafford, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices
Ozan: Margaret Cooper, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing
Prairie Grove: Rhonda Harton, Technical Certificate: General Studies
Prescott: Lauren Gay, Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant and Jacob Ojeda, Certificate of Proficiency: SMAW Welding
Springdale: Talia Lambert, Associate of Applied Science: Accounting
Texarkana: Sarah Carnes, Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant; Minerva Gray, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing; Jordan Hatley, Certificate of Proficiency: Emergency Medical Technician; Brittany Jones, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Katherine Malca, Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapy Assistant; Kayla Mills, Associate of Applied Science: Physical Therapy Assistant; Coleman Newberry, Technical Certificate: Welding; Grant Nolen, Technical Certificate: Health Professions; Jayci Pettigrew, Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant; Samantha Spears, Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant; Jackie Taylor, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing; Kylie Thrash, Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant; Shaglista Ware, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing; and Sherica Williams, Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nursing
Umpire: Christopher Moore, Certificate of Proficiency: Mechanical Devices
Wickes: Hector Hernandez, Certificate of Proficiency: TIG Welding, Sebastian Medina, Technical Certificate: Welding; Aubry Reel, Certificate of Proficiency: Medical Transcription; Vanessa Rundel, Technical Certificate: Business Management
Winthrop: Kiarra Young, Associate of Science: Business ###