KINGSVILLE (December 2, 2009) — Graduating students from Texas A&M University-Kingsville who purchased an official school ring received them during a special ceremony held Sunday, Nov. 22.
Graduates and alumni are able to purchase an official Texas A&M-Kingsville ring. Students have made the ring purchase and ceremony an annual tradition of the university. A committee of students, staff, alumni and faculty selected a company to design the ring. Its symbols reflect the university’s history and traditions.
The symbols include the school’s mascot, the javelina, because of its tenacity; mesquite and cactus, because they personify the students’ ability to survive and prosper; palm trees, because they are found all over campus; the Lone Star, because it symbolizes the state of Texas; and the College Hall clock tower, because it is the most recognized landmark on campus.
Students receiving their official school ring are listed, along with their hometown and major. All are from Texas except where otherwise noted.
Alice: Miguel Angel Aguilar, criminology; Cassandra Canales, fashion and interior merchandising; Veronica Godines, music; Patricia C. Pinto, international business management; Daniel Salas, agriculture science
Baytown: Aaron Banda, music
Beeville: Mandy Morris, interdisciplinary studies
Ben Bolt: Philip Ramirez, kinesiology
Bishop: Gloria Segovia, sociology; Michelle L. Small, criminology
Brenham: Jamie J. Ebert, agriculture science; Mason K. Mikeska, range and wildlife science
Brownsville: Dalia Marroquin, criminology; Juan A. Martinez, history; Arturo Soto, civil engineering
Channelview: Azael Martinez, geology
Corpus Christi: Justin A. Anderson, agriculture science; Franco E. Barajas, electrical engineering; Manuel A. Castro Jr., applied arts and sciences; Stephen Collins Cerny, kinesiology; Hector Chavarria Jr., electrical engineering; Dallas Dees, music; Jayne T. Garrett, electrical engineering; Thomas Garza, range and wildlife management; Amanda Dee Guerra, kinesiology; Randall E. Houghton Jr., industrial technology; Jason L. Justice, kinesiology; Guadalupe Lara Jr., mechanical engineering; Matthew A. Mueller, agribusiness; Shari Ruschhaupt, history; Natalie M. Salinas, architectural engineering; Veronica M. Soto, social work; Nathan Stanley, range and wildlife management; Yezenia Venecia, biology; Robert W. Wilmoth III, industrial technology
Dallas: Miguel Pena, criminology
Deer Park: Mandi Abelenda, social work
Donna: Jose Gutierrez, agriculture science
Driscoll: Juana Bueno, interdisciplinary studies; Maria E. Gonzalez, education; Donald B. McNair, communications
Eagle Pass: Salomon G. Arroyo, industrial management; Priscilla G. Marin, biomedical sciences; Elizabeth Martinez, education; Jorge A. Ramos, mechanical engineering
Edinburg: Crystal L. Beltran, communication sciences and disorders; Maurice Caceres, communication sciences and disorders; Cory R. Ramirez, communication sciences and disorders; Alyssa C. Rodriguez, communication sciences and disorders
Edna: Caitlin E. Shoemate, biomedical sciences
Falfurrias: Tonya M. Braswell, criminology; Samuel Cantu Jr., geology; Juan R. Gonzalez Jr., mechanical engineering; Christina M. Perez, communication sciences and disorders; Mary E. Jowers-Sanchez, management; Kristie A. Vela, journalism
Falls City: Lauren Gatlin, communication sciences and disorders
Freer: Eric Almendarez, criminology; Diana Fowler, education; John D. Smith, history
Galveston: Jimmy Nelson Jr., industrial technology
Garden City: Melissa St. Clair, management
George West: Casey Bird, industrial technology; Lydia Maria Cantu, biology; Marshal A. Sinor, criminology
Hallettsville: Karen Grafe, civil engineering
Harlingen: Karl D. Lewis III, range and wildlife management; Travis G. Magouirk, industrial technology; Natalie A. Rocha, environmental engineering
Hebbronville: Maridza M. Molina, biomedical sciences; Ruben Ruiz III, industrial technology; Jeannette A. Salinas, biology; Jorge L. Trevino Jr., agriculture science
Hondo: Terri L. Johnston, civil engineering
Inez: Mason Schoonover, mechanical engineering
Killeen: Tamera Marshall, criminology
Kingsville: Alix Linley Ball, human development and family studies; Davina B. Covarrubias, interdisciplinary studies; Stevan E. Del Bosque, sociology; Clarissa L. Fernandez, psychology; Lisa Maldonado-Figueroa, interdisciplinary studies; Rosa Miranda, education; Darrel Munoz Jr., criminology; Sandra M. Ochoa, interdisciplinary studies; Sara B. Pena, interdisciplinary studies; Claudia M. Rico, finance; Katherine Robinette, communications; Stephanie M. Ruiz, accounting; Robyn L. Shaw, accounting; Deborah M. Trevino, business management
Laredo: Daniel B. Garcia, music; Hector Hernandez, agriculture science; Crystal Moser, agriculture science
League City: Bryce Saucer, mechanical engineering
Los Fresnos: Anthony A. Gray, range and wildlife management
Magnolia: Mariam L. Hejazi, biology
Manor: Ashley Marie Torrez, civil engineering
Mathis: Amanda Ganceres, interdisciplinary studies; Amanda O. Huerta, interdisciplinary studies; Michael B. McCown, general business
McAllen: Ramon F. Navarro, civil engineering
Mercedes: Cristina Flores, biomedical sciences; Crystal Flores, animal science
Mission: Enrique A. Garza, agriculture science; Eliborio Pena, civil engineering
Navasota: Markeith Wesley, mathematics
Orange Grove: Kevin M. Hippensteal, agriculture science
Palacios: Amanda Vecera, agriculture science
Pleasanton: Tiffany Masters, biomedical sciences; Barret McCraw, management; Hannah Seiler, communication sciences and disorders
Raymondville: Lizette I. Gonzales, English; Matthew G. Nelson, history
Realitos: Sandra Mann, interdisciplinary studies; Kurt G. Mann Jr., industrial technology
Rio Grande City: Monique R. Olivarez, music; Graciela S. Susaita, communication sciences and disorders
Rio Hondo: Alyssa A. Vela, interdisciplinary studies
Riviera: Andrew Mathisen, chemical engineering; Kathleen A. Williams, human development and family studies
Robstown: Katrina Marie Alejandro, communications; Stephanie R. Merritt, interdisciplinary studies; Allison Pimentel, education; Nathan Rachui, kinesiology; Nathan Ruckstuhl, civil engineering
Roma: Jose R. Gonzalez Jr., civil engineering
San Antonio: Jayne N. Cortez, criminology; Daniel Diaz, biomedical sciences; Neil Alexander Freidberg, architectural engineering; James William Frye III, range and wildlife management; Jose M. Heredia, instructional technology; Eric L. Hernandez, agriculture science; Margaret D. Jones, criminology; Justine Ozuna, psychology; Charles T. Phillips, agribusiness; Maricela Polendo, educational administration
San Juan: Alyssa Y. Sarinana, music
San Elena: Claudia I. Alvarez, communication sciences and disorders
Schertz: Alfredo P. Trevino, civil engineering; Stephen Alexander Turner, mechanical engineering
Sebastian: Valerie Rae Flores, biology
Seguin: Caleb Ian Bargfrede, range and wildlife management
Stockdale: Stephanie Campbell, agriculture science
Sweeney: Dusty Hopkins, animal science
Taft: Samantha Lee Cruz, communication sciences and disorders
Victoria: Kara Simnacher, kinesiology
Non-Texas Residents
Georgia: Jasmine Ross, pre-pharmacy
Mexico: Juan Carlos F. Ramirez, marketing; Martha G. Ruiz, mechanical engineering
