Pinning Ceremony Agenda Welcome Dr. Matthew Eckhoff LaGuardia ASAP Director Opening Remarks Dr. Billie Gastic Rosado Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs CUNY Central Official Address Dr. Theresa Williams ASAP Director for STEM initiatives & Academic Support Student Performance David Aanderud Keynote Speaker Dr. Alexis McLean-McKessey Vice President for Student Affairs Music Performance Liara Torres ASAP Salutatorian Rubi Bastola ASAP Team Spirit Award Michelle Holguin LaGuardia ASAP Program Coordinator Music Performance Faviel Frias, George Velez, Corey Counsell & Liara Torres ASAP Partner Excellence Award Dr. Richa Gupta Professor of Biology Allyson Santiago Registrar Office ASAP Valedictorian Bryan Netzahuatl ASAP Staff Performance ASAP LaGuardia Staff “As You Graduate from College” Recognition of Graduates Official Salute to Class of 2024 Closing Remarks *Please do not exit until instructed* Kim Lonzo and Ana Lorena Mejia Main Stage Theater 5:00pm—6:45pm, 5/30/2024
Dear Students, Families, Friends: Welcome to the official 2024 ASAP Pinning Ceremony. We are elated to be able to celebrate your student success and your graduation. Thank you for enduring, thank you for your resiliency and most importantly, thank you for daring to do more! The ceremony will begin at 5:00pm in the Main Stage Theater. We prepared this ceremony for you all as a testament to the immense pride and affection that we feel when we think of all that your graduating cohort has achieved during such uncertain times. We hope tonight’s celebration communicates our shared pride at the success of you, our students. We cheer you on as you receive your Associate Degrees from LaGuardia and wish you the best of luck in your future! Welcome to the 2024 ASAP Pinning Ceremony -The ASAP Team
At LaGuardia we believe education is for everyone. Are you or someone you know interested in coming to LaGuardia? Whether you’re a fresh High School or GED graduate, or someone who has not been in school for quite some time, we want to work with you. You’ve got what it takes, and we’ve got your back. Visit www.laguardia.edu/asap/ and click “I’m interested” Or scan the QR code below
Ceremony Profiles Ana Lorena Mejia Ceremony Host Ana Lorena Mejia is 40 years old, a mother, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic and now a LAGCC graduate with a major in communication studies. She came to the United States at the age of 12 with a dream of one day graduating from college. She has been able to fulfill her dream at LAGCC in a journey that offered her the opportunity to participate in the Global Scholar Achieving Career Success (GSACS) in a multinational collaboration between five colleges of the City of New York and four universities in the Middle East and North Africa. Giving her the opportunity to work with Palestine Ahliya University focusing on United Nations Sustainable Development Reducing Inequalities. Thanks to the great skills and knowledge acquired in communication studies at LaGuardia she was able to go from a bartender job to a corporate position as an event coordinator at one of the most prestigious golf country clubs in NY. Her education at LaGuardia has allowed her to explore beyond what she thought she was capable of. She still has big dreams of someday becoming a great communicator on tv for this she is relocating to Miami Florida to join the University of Miami in the fall of 2025.
Ceremony Profiles Kim Lonzo Ceremony Host Kim was born and raised in New Orleans. When he graduated from high school in 1986, he considered going to college. Instead, he joined the U.S. Air Force, where his work in military intelligence took him to the U.S.S.R. However, after two years with the military he was asked to leave because his superiors had found out that he was gay. “This was a very different time, well before even ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ Nevertheless, it was upsetting.” After his discharge, he decided to go to college and enrolled at the University of New Orleans as a physics major with a minor in mathematics. However, not long after his college career started, it would end. Tragedy struck his family—his younger brother Ken died unexpectedly as a result of gun violence in New Orleans. Kim could no longer find the will to attend his classes. He put his studies on hold, in favor of pursuing another goal: comedy. In 2003, Kim found a job that merged his love for New York City with his skills as a performer; he was hired as a tour guide until he was laid off in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He decided to enroll at LaGuardia. “My partner Mathew Hyatt and I would go on rambling walks around Queens. When we’d pass LaGuardia, I’d think to myself, ‘that’s where I’m going to go.’” In 2022, Kim applied to LaGuardia. For guidance through the application process he connected with LaGuardia’s Office of Veteran’s Services, led by Daryl Griffin. He wants to become an attorney and feels that LaGuardia has prepared him well for the next phase of his academic and professional journey. “Hector Fernandez, my professor for Introduction to Paralegal Studies, is a wonderful teacher. He taught me how to write a legal draft.” Kim officially graduated from LaGuardia Community College in Fall of 2023. Now, Kim is a student in the CUNY BA program and is attending both City College and John Jay College.
Ceremony Profiles Dr. Billie Gastic Rosado is the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs of CUNY’s LaGuardia Community College. Prior to joining CUNY, Dr. Gastic Rosado was an Associate Dean at the NYU School of Professional Studies, the inaugural Chief Research Officer at the Relay Graduate School of Education, served on the New York State Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching, and on faculty at UMass Boston and Temple University. She serves on the board of directors of the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (CT) and the advisory board of Connecticut CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Dr. Gastic Rosado earned a Ph.D. in the Sociology of Education and an M.A. in Sociology from Stanford University, an Ed.M. from Harvard University, and a B.A. in Economics from Yale University. Dr. Billie Gastic Rosado Opening Remarks Speaker
Ceremony Profiles Dr. Theresa Williams is the ASAP/ACE Director for Academic Support & STEM at the City University of New York (CUNY) in the Office of Academic Affairs. She has over thirty years of experience in urban, suburban, public, and private higher education settings, focusing on the liberal arts, careeroriented education, and STEM. Her experience as a higher education administrator is grounded in access, equity, and improving student success. Prior to joining the Central Administration at CUNY, she held various leadership positions at Medgar Evers College, New York Institute of Technology, and Columbia University, where she spearheaded initiatives that significantly improved student retention and graduation rates. Dr. Williams’ educational background and career choice are not happenstance but deliberate choices because her true purpose is to work with and on behalf of students from historically disenfranchised communities to help them achieve their fullest potential. During her free time, she participates in community service activities with her sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and mentors several young adults. Dr. Williams holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Africana Studies from the University of Albany and a Doctor of Education in International Educational Development from Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr. Theresa Williams ASAP Central Speaker
Alexis McLean, Ed.D. is the Vice President for Student Affairs at LaGuardia Community College. She provides leadership for all areas within the Division of Student Affairs and coordinates the structure of an environment conducive to the personal, social, and intellectual growth of students. This includes all aspects of student life and learning outside the classroom via a focus on health and wellness, advocacy, access and accommodations, leadership development and co-curricular programming. Dr. McLean’s research interests primarily focus on access and success in education, the role of institutional agents at educational institutions, and race and ethnicity in higher education. This has allowed her to facilitate numerous workshops, and present and speak at the city, state and national level. Dr. McLean holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University, and a Master’s in Mental Health and Wellness and Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from New York University. Ceremony Profiles Dr. Alexis McLean-McKessey ASAP Ambassador Accolade Award Recipient
Ceremony Profiles Rubi Bastola, a first-generation immigrant from Nepal, is a dedicated advocate for justice. Currently studying criminal justice at LaGuardia Community College, she plans to further her education at John Jay College and CUNY Law School. Rubi's ambition is to become an immigration defense attorney, driven by her firsthand understanding of immigrant struggles and her passion for equality. Despite facing challenges like language barriers and health issues, including battling COVID-19 three times and undergoing major surgery, Rubi remains resilient. Her academic achievements, including serving as salutatorian and receiving awards for her performance in psychology conferences, demonstrate her commitment to excellence. As a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Rubi excels academically and actively contributes to her community. Guided by the principle that "Your mind has to be stronger than your feelings," she draws strength from her faith, family, and loved ones. Beyond academics, Rubi is an avid writer, maintaining a blog called "Positive Living" and volunteering with NY Cares. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, singing, and learning guitar, embracing continuous learning and new opportunities with enthusiasm. Rubi Bastola ASAP Salutatorian
Dr. Richa Gupta is a Professor of Biology and Coordinator of the Human Biology in Health and Disease course in the Department of Natural Sciences at LaGuardia Community College. She also serves as the Mentor of the College STEM club and the Advising Liaison for Natural Sciences. Dr. Gupta is a Molecular Biologist with over 20 years of experience in research on the pathogenesis of Mycobacteria and the strategies to develop new drugs against them. She routinely mentors students in laboratory research projects, as part of Undergraduate research programs at CUNY. In terms of her formal academic journey, she completed her Bachelor's in Science (Honors) and Masters degrees, both in Biochemistry, from the University of Delhi, following which she graduated from the Department of Microbiology and Cell Biology at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore with a PhD degree in Biology. In 2008, she was selected for a Post-doctoral Research Fellowship at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, to conduct studies on the DNA repair mechanisms of mycobacteria. Dr. Gupta has published several peer-reviewed articles on her research in leading biomedical journals. She has also published book chapters and articles on her recent pedagogical work. Experts in the field have also written commentaries on her scientific work. Ceremony Profiles Dr. Richa Gupta Ph.D ASAP Partner Excellence Award Recipient
Ceremony Profiles Allyson Santiago was born and raised in Manhattan, NY. She has worked at LaGuardia Community College for 19 years. Allyson graduated from LaGuardia with her Associates of Applied Science and went on to graduate from Baruch College with a BA in Business Communication. Her first introduction into Higher Education was by working in VP office of EM&SD as a Civil Services Assistant. While in this office, Allyson learned so much about Higher Ed that she decided to stay in it. Now, she is currently working in the Registrar’s Office as a Higher Education Assistant. As a staff member in the Registrar’s Office, she assists students, staff, and faculty with an assortment of questions and concerns. Working in both offices has allowed Allyson to collaborate with other divisions within this college as well as other CUNY colleges. Helping is truly what she does best and any assistance that she can provide to anyone truly makes her day. Allyson Santiago ASAP Partner Excellence Award Recipient
Bryan Netzahuatl is a first-generation college student; motivated by that same fact, he continuously works hard everyday to repay the efforts of those who brought him to this point. As a native born New Yorker, Bryan has been exposed to the many aspects of city life, including its diverse immigrant community that has shaped the way he has developed, and is the source of motivation for him to find a way to give back. He is currently working on completing his associate degree in Paralegal Studies at LaGuardia Community College and will continue his education at CUNY City Tech starting next semester under the same major. Bryan is also a full-time immigration paralegal at a local immigration law firm near his home, where he works diligently every day to help the many individuals that walk through the door find options for immigration relief by using the many skills he has cultivated throughout the entirety of his academic life. By attending college and working simultaneously, Bryan aims to continue developing and refining his skills and experience in preparation for the eventual task of completing law school, where upon completion, Bryan has set his sights on opening his own immigration law firm to further his own abilities and reach to help out many more families of the community that has given so much to him. When not in school or working, Bryan enjoys reading, creative writing and collecting LEGOs. Ceremony Profiles Bryan Netzahuatl ASAP Valedictorian
Ceremony Profiles Michelle Holguin is an essential asset to the ASAP community, having served as Program Coordinator since 2019. With a distinguished background as an alumna of CUNY ASAP, Michelle's journey began in 2012 as an ASAP student. Within a year, she transitioned to the role of ASAP college assistant, where she developed a profound dedication to supporting her peers. Armed with a degree in business administration from ASAP LaGuardia, alongside a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Philosophy, Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her current role. Driven by her personal commitment to advancing ASAP's mission, Michelle has ascended to a leadership position within the program. Presently, she occupies a pivotal role in driving ASAP's digital engagement and content strategies, overseeing budgets, and coordinating behind-the-scenes productions. Michelle's adeptness at leveraging her expertise enables her to engage with students and stakeholders in innovative and impactful ways. Drawing from her dual perspective as an alumna and seasoned professional, Michelle possesses a unique ability to empathize with students' needs while spearheading initiatives that yield tangible outcomes. Her unwavering belief in the transformative potential of perseverance and determination has established her as a role model for both students and colleagues alike. Michelle Holguin Team Spirit Award
David Aanderud "Tenor David Eduardo", is a Mexican-American singer. He was born in Mexico City and moved to New York in 2008 to study Music. He took years of private classes with important teachers until he enrolled in 2018 to LaGuardia Community College to the Music Program. After Completing the program, he transferred to Hunter College where he completed a Bachelor in Opera Singing. He also achieved a specialty in Jazz singing at DIM school of music in Mexico City before moving to the United States. David enjoys most of genres of music, but he thinks classical music, jazz and Mexican regional music brings the best of him. He is also a Techno and Psytrance producer and DJ. He has performed in numerous festivals in Mexico and The United States. Ceremony Profiles David Aanderud
Ceremony Profiles Faviel Frias, George Velez, Corey Counsell & Liara Torres are all students part of The Music Performance program lead by Professor Will Fulton. This program offers students conservatory level training to successfully prepare for a wide spectrum of careers in music and the entertainment industry, or to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program in music. This program is open to both instrumentalists and vocalists. There are many opportunities each semester to participate in a variety of performance experiences such as this ASAP Pinning Ceremony. This balanced approach provides a strong foundation to pursue a career in performance, composition, production, education, or music therapy. LAGCC Music Program Performers
Yuliza Abreu Bryan Acosta Mayka Aglony Santos * Yaseen Ahmadi Aourmi Ahmed * Sanjida Ahmed * Shopi Ahmed Tej Aidee ** Hossain Akbor * Mahim Akhi Nabila Akter * Afua Akuffo * Abeeb Alade Mahmuda Alam * Sazia Alamgir * Artiles Alan Nataly Alejandra Rojas Carrillo * Isabella Alfaro * Russell Ali * Solanlly Almonte Bencosme * Oscar Alvarez ** Sarah Alvarez Anthony Remolina Alvarez Desire Amador Calafiura Amy ** Milagros Andino Sierra Angie Kevin Aparicio Abir Apon ** Monique Aponte Victor Aponte Julio Aragundi Rubyyat Archi Michael Arevalo * Walter Armstrong Harold Artiles Olamilekan Ashola Elior Ashurov ** Komal Aslam Woolfe Austin Diellaza Avdyli Mariana Avelar Anaya Ayestaran Isabella Azcatl Kery Azim * Jayleigh Baez * Garcia Baez David Urtine Bajrami Rupom Banik Kalamarie Bannerman-Martin Cadence Barber Alondra Barrales Armando Barroso Caleb Basco Rubi Bastola ** Nadia Begum ** Ines Belakhdar ** Sharon Belizaire Isiah Bemundes Jazlynn Beniquez *Denotes GPA of 3.5-3.6 | **Denotes GPA of 3.7 or higher
Cristofer Benitez Sherlyn Bernal ** Amina Berrani ** Alisha Bertolini Ashley Best Crystal Bishop Sanju Bishwakarma Allison Blank * Leah Bobbett Kevin Bonilla Jellani Bowman Yannys Brito Paola Broneth Colon Jason Bruno Moises Bulux Tyler Butler Adrian Butler Mina Butt * Jerome Byrd Treasure Cabble Maria Cabrera Dasianick Calderon Graciela Campis John Paul Campoverde Valeria Canas Christine Cardona Patricia Carpanta * Jocelyn Carrasco Fausto Carrasquillo * Alana Carrington Karina Castellar Camille Castillo Johana Chulde Castro Jose Cesar-Pitta ** Armando Chacon Sahib Chander Gabriela Chasijuanjarama Mery Chauca Elena Chaupis * Jessica Sanchez Chaves ** Jianheng Chen ** Jenny Chen ** Ruilong Chen * Alvin Chen Matviy Chernyatynskyy * Shuang Chi ** Balsree Chisim Matthew Chitacapa Iviana Chmielowski Fanny Chuindra * Pascale Ciceron ** Josue Castillo Cisneros Kendall Claggett Caguana Cody Aliyah Colon Brayan Conde Alanis Condors Jared Corbin Kevin Coronel Karla Correa Solorzano * *Denotes GPA of 3.5-3.6 | **Denotes GPA of 3.7 or higher
Andrew Correa Cristobel Corzantes Brandon Cosme Destiny Cotto Natalin Cuautle Daniela Cuello Dakpa Dakpa Belaniel Daley Marvin Dantzler Eithan David Samarah Davis Maria De Jesus Montero * Ian De Vera Mukunda Debnath ** Jack Degabriel Simone Dejesus ** Jonnatan Delaluz Samantha Delcid Chantel Deleon Jay Delgado * Kiyanna Deloatch Czajka Diana ** Justin Diaz * Katie Diaz Isabella Diaz Esteban Difranco ** Nur Dihan Yusuf Dirawi ** Dahemah Dixon Isabel Doman * Ezekiel Dominguez * Siddika Doria ** Fahmeeda Doria Jino Dority ** Bertha Douglas Daria Drzewucka Mustafa Dukureh Sarah Durham Lizbeth Dutan Daniel Edwards Ahmed Elgailani * Sonaiya Ellis Dalia Elswabi ** Ramos Emily ** Leroy Engmann * Tyler Epiphane Dariana Espinal * Jesenia Espinal Cristopher Espinal Cathy Espinoza Luke Esposito Lenny Estrella * Jon Exume Yasser Fadhel ** Zulemma Feliz Andrew Fermaint Sebastian Fernandez Devin Firriolo John Fletcher ** Mendez Florencia *Denotes GPA of 3.5-3.6 | **Denotes GPA of 3.7 or higher
Kevin Flores Paola Tepoxtecatl Flores Natalie Flores Abibata Fofana Alisa Fontanez * Aaron Fret Faviel Frias Echo Fu ** Brianna Galarza Anthony Gallardo Jean Alatorre De Gante Adamauris Garcia * Nohemi Garcia * Jennifer Garcia Joessy Garcia David Garcia Marsela Gega ** Elaria Gerges Erica German Janelis Germosen ** Ambar Geronimo Michaela Gill Rebekah Gittens Singh Gobindkaran Maria Gonzalez ** Marilyn Gonzalez Vanessa González ** Yemili Goodridge Mark Grant Niajah Greene * Talia Griffith Michael Guaman Anthony Guaranda Albert Guerra * Celeste Guerra Li Guoming Sambardhana Gurung Crayg Guthrie * Axel Guzman Jovanny Guzman Oumar Hamida Parker- Avery (Kira) Harrison Fahmid Hassan Khan ** Rohit Heer * Sassama Hema ** Jaquelin Heredia Dalia Hernandez Jurlenny Hernandez Casey Hernandez Andres Hernandez Cristian Hernandez Jaylee Hernandez Jessica Hernandez Irene Hernandez Joseph Herrera ** Isis Herrera Nunez * Anai Herrera * Imanuel Hosein Saad Hossain Evan Howard *Denotes GPA of 3.5-3.6 | **Denotes GPA of 3.7 or higher
Jona Hoxha ** Mary Hunt ** Stephany Hurtado Reeaz Husain Lubaba Hussain John Fabrice Imorin Vanessa Isabel Ospino Batista Isai Adinda Ismail Katelyn Jacome ** Marcela Jadan Dickel Jallow John Jarama Shania Jaramillo Queen- Orlyn Jardiel Quichimbo Jasmine Castro Castaneda Jason Mirna Javier De Garvey Rosario Jaynice * Reyes Jeffrey Jovana Jeremic ** Partoza Jessica Penelope De Jesus Marissa Jewell * Chandra Jha * Qiao Jiang * Yanxin Jiang Flores Joaquin Lanijah Jones Areliz Jorge Bunie Joseph Vanessa Joseph Lei Juanjuan ** Alanis Juarez Morales Poli Julian ** Filip Karp * Narinderpal Kaur Jimena Kelly * Murat Kenya Davidson Kerolle Sami Khan Riaz Khan Sangam Khatri Souad Khebbouz ** Oneal King Tedi Koci ** Pius Nagba Kpalap Enesa Kraja * Parvesh Kumar Mikhaiel Labib * Ahmed Labib Joseph Laguerre Jr. Tenzing Lama ** Sonam Lama ** Tsering Lama * Liann Lambkin Chuntat Lau Ross Lauren Daniel Lawrence Eleni Lazaridis * *Denotes GPA of 3.5-3.6 | **Denotes GPA of 3.7 or higher
Michel Le Smith Ismael Leal Randy Leal Roselyn Lema Marc Lewis Zelin Li ** Shuqi Li * Keyi Li Yaozhuang Liang ** Ling (Celine) Lin ** Ruilong Lin ** Hao Lin ** Vicky Lin * Danny Lin Anna Lin Eric Liu ** Kevin Liu * Letcy Llapa Jordi Lliguichuzhca Kim Lonzo ** Adrian Lopez Brendi Lopez Jade Lopez Victoria Lopez Ciarra Lopez-Aliaga Any Abreu Lora Lindsay Lorcy * Milo Lozada Junhao Lu Freyja Lucien ** Stephon Luckie Jennifer Ludizaca ** Leila Luna * Leticia Luna * Emmanuel Luna Ke Ma ** Khalid Mabchour ** Tavion Mack Andrea Maggio Giovana Maldonado Faria Malik ** Adnan Malik ** Idrees Malik Stenio Malivert * Rojas Margarita Jona Marie Segovia * Stacy Marin Chelsea Marin Mikaela Marquez Mya Marte Janet Martinez Justhin Martinez Manuel Martinez Jhalil Martinez Jacqueline Martinez Lizbeth Cholula Martinez Sister Mary Kamau Shairzadeh Masoud Lourdes Lema Mayancela Abigail Mccalla *Denotes GPA of 3.5-3.6 | **Denotes GPA of 3.7 or higher
Stacy -Ann Mccarkle Shaniyia Mcgirt Marlon Mcleod Carlos Villalva Mecatl Ana Mejia ** Sayeska Mendez ** Tabitha Mendoza Pricel Mercedes Jaquelin Miguel Taneil Miller Roger Ramirez Miranda Mosrat Mitu * Fonella Mohamed ** Brianna Molina Faith Montanez Jennifer Moon Zinnia Moore ** Alanis Morales * Antonia Morales Lorenzo Morales Blanca Moreira Meredith Morel * Jomauris Amaro Morel Adonis Morocho Gilbert Perez Moronta ** Tyrema Mosley Isabella Munoz Jessica Murillo * Zahara Mutebi Brady Myers Kerolos Nabil Seena Nagizaid Melendez Nancy * Najera Cruz Nancy Naje Narine Lourdes Narvaez ** Kayla Narvaez Christy Nelson Bryan Netzahuatl ** Jeremiah Nevers Riera Nicholas Marlon Nina Blacio Niurka Jeannine Nixon Tahsin Noor Mayeline Norton Ariel Nunez Brian Nyarko Seth Obeng John Ofarril Angelina Ojeda ** Nyanna Oliver * Ahmed Omer * Roxana Ortega Madrid Kelvin Ortiz ** Lia Ortiz Valoy * Jacklin Osorio * Maya Pacheco Matthew Pacuruco Annika Page *Denotes GPA of 3.5-3.6 | **Denotes GPA of 3.7 or higher
Daisy Paguay Emily Paguay Daniel Andres Rios Pamieri ** Maritza Panjon Paccha * Shyane Pantoja Nepomuceno Paolo Shah Parah Idrees * Edwin Paredes ** Giancarlo Paredes Alysia Parks Samuel Patana * Jay Patel Trezher Patterson Alba Pavia Christian Esteban Pavia Brandon Paz Jose Pena * Roniel Pena Maria Huertas Peralta ** Ricky Peralta * Gina Peralta Cardena Edwin Peralta Jason Perez ** Leydi Perez * Aaliyah Perez Ana Gonon Perez Rosario Perez Perez Garry Phillips Nataly Pichardo ** Nikauly Pichardo Mackenzie Pierre Kaisis Pinales Cindy Pineda Yamin Poh Poh ** Nikesh Pokhrel Chester Polydor Angelica Poplawski Angel Portugal Alba Fajardo Preciado ** Suhaidi Pulido * Malgorzata Pyter ** Saniyyah Qeliqi Berlind Qerimi * Rahad Quddus Sarah Rader Kimberly Rafael ** Abed Rahat * Mst Rahi ** Monira Rahman * Taha Rahman Md Mahbubur Rahman Sayma Rahman Mekhribon Rakhmonova * Bujar Ramadani Jazmin Ramirez * Mayra Ramirez Jacob Randolph Maira Raymundo Isaiah Reed-Harris ** Jade Remolina *Denotes GPA of 3.5-3.6 | **Denotes GPA of 3.7 or higher
Tomas Reyes * Ana Reyes * Lily Reyes Nichola Richards * Joyce Richardson Fabian Ricketts Keys Rigual ** Sherpa Rinji Elijah Rios Alexander Rios Saribel Rivas Alexandra Rivera ** Yarisbeth Rivera Moises Rivera Olithia Roach * Paisha Roberts Ragenio Roberts Princessdelisha Roberts Adrian Robles Maria Robles Velasco Richard Robles Marineth Rodriguez Rodriguez * Silas Rodriguez * Yefry Rodriguez Vivas Sebastian Rodriguez Ahumada Orion Rodriguez Abrianna Rodriguez Sasha Rodriguez Kayla Rodriguez Yarelkis Rodriguez Belinette Rodriguez Marcos Rodriguez Gregory Rodriguez Natalie Rodriguez Yajaira Rodriguez Jesus Rojas Yury Garcia Romero Amber Rosado * Soumshree Roy Puja * Antu Roy Hiba Safdar Karen Salazar Melanie Saldarriaga ** Kinan Sallah * Wynn Salman ** James Salvador Isabella Sanchez Jeremy Sanchez Ryan Sanchez Ashley Sanchez Elizabeth Sanni Milidia Santana Joselyn Santana Jacob Santana Massandje Savane Jormarie Schmidt Mitchell Sequoya Khomal Sewdial Autumn Shackleford * Rebecca Shahi * *Denotes GPA of 3.5-3.6 | **Denotes GPA of 3.7 or higher
Amena Shamia ** Alese Shannon Migmar Sherpa * Tsering Sherpa Kusum Sherpa Sonam Sherpa Maya Shillingford Manavi Shrestha ** Amal Shuaib * Md Siddique * Alexander Sienkiewicz Tania Sierra ** Sonia Siguencia Nataly Silva Huesca Barbara Simeus Rajaun Sinclair Paramjot Singh Jordan Singh Devin Singh Singh Nirmala Singh Sukanya Singha * Irma Hill Solano Kimberly Solorzano * Britney Sotomayor Savannah Spence ** Dená Stokes Lijing Su Yessenia Suarez Maximiliano Suarez Julia Suazo Sherin Sultana ** Sarmin Sultana * Afra Taher * Nicole Tama Min Tan ** Alexander Tanner Alexis Tapia Natali Perez Tapia Bryan Tavarez Salice Taylor Lismar Tejada ** Anna Teklits * Cristian Tenesaca Brad Tenezaca Marco Terzuoli ** Stephanie Theolin Pavithra Thiruvinayagan Jordan Thomas Tahlaiya Thompson Cavondra Thrasher Isis Thurau Arlette Tonato Gabriel De La Torre Rebecca Torres Stephan Trail-Smith Areli Troyano Bithiah Tutu Maria Urioste * Jessica Uzhca Brithany Valdivieso * *Denotes GPA of 3.5-3.6 | **Denotes GPA of 3.7 or higher
Parinoz Vandzhakova Kelly Vargas * Belinda Vargas * Tianna Vargas Crystal Vargas Endri Vasija ** Maricruz Vazquez Jhonattan Vega Kevin Vega Jose Robles Velasco Ashley Velasquez Isabel Velasquez Ethan Velez Emily Velez Kelsy Ventura Roriana Vergara * Rose Vicente Alma Victoria Ian Vicuna Nayeli Vierra Axel Villamayor Laura Villegas Mae Vizhnay Michael Vynar Mekhi Waiters Crystal Ward Aniyah Watts * Michael Wegiel ** Hongning Wei * Kantono Shekinah Glory Wijaya ** Liang William * Julia Williams Lauren Woodard Avery Woolfe Wanying Xu ** Kenny Yang Lei Yati Oo Anika Yesmin Huang Yingsha ** Bussey Zachary Daniel Zajac * Angie Zambrano Ana Zamora Yuying Zhang Sandy Zhao Liting Zheng ** Liting Zhou ** Nigina Ziyaeva Shufang Zou *Denotes GPA of 3.5-3.6 | **Denotes GPA of 3.7 or higher
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