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2017 Doyon Foundation
Graduate Yearbook
Congratulations to our 2017 graduates, including:
• 1 Pre-school
• 36 High School
• 3 Certificates
• 22 Associate’s Degrees
• 19 Bachelor’s Degrees
• 5 Master’s Degrees
• 3 Doctorate Degrees
Gwich'in
Nakhwashoo tr’inlii. –We’re happy for you all.
Deg Xinag
Yuxudz yuxogh dinaxoneł –We’re happy for you all.
Denaakk'e
Detlekts'e yeho sozelts'eeyh - We are happy for every one of you.
Congratulations Graduates!
Dihthâad Xt'een Iin aanděg' (Tanacross)
Naa neghah xuns_uu - It is good for us.
Née'aaneegn' (Upper Tanana)
Naa shaahǫǫsǫǫ - I am happy for you.
Pre-school Graduate
Ivan Lloyd Tigluk Bekanala Sage
Hometown: Barrow, Alaska
Graduating From: Uqautchim Uglua Pre-School
Degree: Certificate of graduation
Ivan’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Alice & Joseph Sage, Ivan & Katie Kangas and
Priscilla Sage & the late Sherrill Sage, Sr.
High School Graduates
Henry Birk Albert
Hometown: Ruby, Alaska
Graduating From: Lake Placid Central High
Degree: NYS Regents High School Diploma
Henry’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
George Albert & Eileen McGlynn, Edith & John McGlynn and
Justine Demoski Albert & Phillip Albert, Sr.
Colton Belisle
Hometown: Skagway, Alaska
Graduating From: Skagway Public School
Degree: High School Diploma
Colton’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Marla & Darren Belisle, Kristin & Larry Jacquot and Donna & Gene Belisle
Kyle Brigham
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: Tishomingo High School, Oklahoma
Degree: High School Diploma
Kyle’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Jenny Brigham & Paul Bailey, Jerry & Beverly Brigham and
George Bailey & Rita Madros
Gladys Erhart
Hometown: Tanana, Alaska
Graduating From: Maudrey J. Sommer School
Degree: High School Diploma
Gladys’ parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
John & Christine Erhart, Jeanette Scannell, Katherine & Uncle Francis Roberts and
Lester Erhart & the late Gladys Erhart
Tatiana Esmailka
Hometown: Huslia, Alaska
Graduating From: North Pole High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Tatiana’s parents and maternal grandparents are:
Verla McKinney & the late Kevin Esmailka, Aubrey McKinney, Linda
Wholecheese, Floyd Vent and Betty Esmailka
Nolan Freriks
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: West Vally High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Nolan’s parents and maternal grandparent are:
James & Natalie Pitts and Roslyn Allen
Derek Gates Magnuson
Hometown: McGrath, Alaska
Graduating From: Dimond High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Derek’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparent are:
Derek & Shannon Magnuson, Nestor & Naomi Norback, Herman Gates &
Carolyn Craig and Robert & Lucille Magnuson
Dixie George
Hometown: Angoon, Alaska
Graduating From: Angoon High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Dixie’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Willis George & Honilyn Holderb, Rodney & Joyce Katzeek and
Richard & Barbra George
Hunter Griffin
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
Graduating From: West High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Hunter’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Ryan & June Griffin, Edward & Philomena Sommer of Galena
and David & Debbie Griffin of Ft. Collins, Colorado
Leneil Hafford
Hometown: North Pole, Alaska
Graduating From: Raven Correspondence
Degree: High School Diploma
Lynette Hafford
Hometown: North Pole, Alaska
Graduating From: Raven Corespondence
Degree: High School Diploma
Lynette’s parent is:
Heather Hafford
Megan Henry
Hometown: Allakaket, Alaska
Graduating From: Allakaket School
Degree: High School Diploma
Megan’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Vanessa Edwards & Brian Henry, Sr., Amelia Edwards and
Irene & Samson Henry
Bryn Hjelm
Hometown: Stevens Village, Alaska
Graduating From: Delta High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Bryn’s parents are:
Dawn Fagenstrom & Steven Hjelm
Gydon Inman
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Graduating From: HSAP North Kansas City School
Degree: High School Diploma
Gydon’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Jeffery & Sherri Inman, Thomas & Dorothy Bradbury and
Art & Carol Edmonds
Sapphire James
Hometown: North Pole, Alaska
Graduating From: North Pole High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Sapphire’s parents and maternal grandparent are:
Hans James & Margie Martinez and Elizabeth Martinez
Kaycee John
Hometown: North Pole, Alaska
Graduating From: North Pole High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Kaycee’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Paul John, Jr. & Alberta John, Grace Simon (McIntosh, SD) & William Tritt, Sr.
(Arctic Village, AK), Paul John, Sr. (Circle, AK) and
Annie & Don Honea, Jr. (Ruby, AK)
Sterling Magnuson
Hometown: McGrath, Alaska
Graduating From: Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Sterling’s parent and maternal grandparents are:
Camille Magnuson and Bob & Lucille Magnuson
Shondiin Mayo
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: West Valley High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Shondiin’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Randy & Violet Mayo, Jean & Harry Hunt and Marjorie & Charles Mayo
Sasha Merculief-Brown
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: Monroe Catholic High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Sasha’s parents and maternal grandparents are:
Richard & Jessica Brown and Shirley & Alexay Merculief
Hayley Katherine Michel
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: Monroe Catholic High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Hayley’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Melvin & Michelle Michel, Edward & Jettie Marrs and
the late Michael & Eleanor Michel
Nieca Murphy
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: West Valley High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Nieca’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Sean Murphy and Greg & Jessica Latreille, Evelyn Parks & Darwin Lundeen and
Gretchen & Edward Murphy
Jadon Nashoanak
Hometown: North Pole, Alaska
Graduating From: North Pole High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Jadon’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Shane & Valerie Derendoff, Morris & Rose Nashoanak and
Francis & Cece Nollner
Austyn Pedebone
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
Graduating From: South Anchorage High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Austyn’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Macoy & Dena (Sommer) Pedebone, Fred Sommer, Jr. & Dene Sommer and
John & Lily Pedebone
Courtney Petruska
Hometown: Nikolai, Alaska
Graduating From: Top of the Kuskokwim School
Degree: High School Diploma
Courtney’s parents are:
Willy & Betty Petruska
Elena Richardson
Hometown: Nenana, Alaska and Aiken, South Carolina
Graduating From: Aiken High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Elena’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
David & Dianna Richardson, Ed & Jan Puryear (Nenana, AK) and
Tommy Richardson & Sharon Cowden (Aiken, SC)
Keel Simon
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: West Valley High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Keel’s parents and maternal grandparents are:
Geri Simon, Andy Simon, Sr. and Lary & Velma Schafer
Randall Simon
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: Hutchison High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Randall’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Chris & Letha Simon, Elsie & Sam Chimegalrea and
Franklin & Lillian Simon
Patrick Smith
Hometown: Minto, Alaska
Graduating From: Minto High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Patrick’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Carla Dick & the late Patrick Smith, Sr., Mary Ann Attatayuk & Sam Maes and
Patrick & Cora Smith
Allen Starr
Hometown: Tanana, Alaska
Graduating From: Maudrey J. Sommer School
Degree: High School Diploma
Allen’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Ronald Evans & Thelma Starr, Allen & Betty Starr and Liz Newman
Annisha Strom
Hometown: Fort Yukon, Alaska
Graduating From: Fort Yukon High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Annisha’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Twanda Strom & Andy Larsen, Richard & Twila Strom and
Carl & Grace Larsen
Scott Swanson
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: Monroe Catholic High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Scott’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Devin & Erika Swanson, Reva & Don Shircel, Woodrow Morrison and
Ada Gustin
Tehya Titus
Hometown: Minto, Alaska
Graduating From: Wasilla High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Tehya’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Bertina & Gabriel Titus, Carol Reid & the late Carl Ramay and
Alice & Luke Titus
Tristan Titus
Hometown: Minto, Alaska
Graduating From: Minto High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Tristan’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Jesse & Candace Charlie, Jimmie Titus & Jeannine Alexander and
Kenny & Sheryl Charlie
Michael VanHatten
Hometown: Holy Cross, Alaska
Graduating From: Minto High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Michael’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Melissa & Michael VanHatten, Jr., Oscar & Yvonne King and
Amy & Michael VanHatten, Sr.
Devon Woods
Hometown: Minto, Alaska
Graduating From: Minto High School
Degree: High School Diploma
Devon’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Tawna Alexander & Kenneth Woods, Jimmie Titus & Jeannene Alexander and
Janet Woods & John Folger
Kiara Young
Hometown: Tok, Alaska
Graduating From: Tok School
Degree: High School Diploma
Kiara’s parent and maternal and paternal grandparent are:
Marianne Young and LuLu David and Joe Young
Certificate Level Graduates
Rachael Hagen
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: IntelliTec College, Grand Junction
Degree: Certificate
Field of Study: Massage Therapy
Rachael’s parents and paternal grandparent are:
Richard & Debra Hagen and Ida Sheldon-Hadley
Roseanne Huntington
Hometown: Anvik, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Certificate
Field of Study: Applied Business Management
Ann Neglaska
Hometown: Kaltag, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Certificate
Field of Study: Rural Human Services
Ann’s parent and maternal grandparents are:
Elizabeth Charge and Ottie & Mae Semaken
Associate’s Degree
Graduates
Wanda Burdick
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Anchorage
Degree: Associate's of Applied Science
Field of Study: Registered Nurse
Wanda’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Edward & Irene Sadowski, the late Andrew & Amelia Demoski and
the late Jozef & Krystyna Sadowski
Lawreen Buresch
Hometown: Stevens Village & North Pole, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Associate of Arts
Field of Study: Tribal Management
Lawreen’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Mary & Kenny Housley, Patricia & Dr. James Dewane and
Emma Moses & Harry Pitka
Katherine Carney
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Graduating From: North Seattle College
Degree: Associate of Arts
Field of Study: Social Work
Katherine’s parents are:
William & Annie Carney
Jarynn Cunningham
Hometown: Palmer, Alaska
Graduating From: Century College
Degree: Associate of Science
Field of Study: Computer Science
Jarynn’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Lucille Stickman & the late John Cunningham II, the late Donald & Jessie
Stickman and Betty Cunningham & the late John Cunningham
Leah David
Hometown: Huslia, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Field of Study: Accounting
Leah’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Tina Sam & Carl David, Sr., the late Mary Albert & Phillip "Buster" Kennedy of
Tanana and David & Kitty David of Allakaket
Deidre Dayton
Hometown: Koyukuk, Alaska
Graduating From: Ilisagvik College
Degree: Associates of Science
Field of Study: Dental Health
Deidre’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
William & Debbie Dayton, Mary Rose Agnes & the late Claude Agnes and
Annie Dayton & the late Roger Dayton
Kaylen Demientieff
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
Graduating From: Colorado Mesa University
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Field of Study: Radiologic Technology
Kaylen’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Chris Demientieff & Shari Rempp, Glenn & Marjorie Buss and
Rudy & Alice Demientieff
Corrie Donovan
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Associate of Science
Field of Study: Accounting
Corrie’s parents and maternal grandparent are:
Steffanie Johnsen & Daniel Donovan and Maria Johnsen
Tanisha Emry
Hometown: Northway, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Field of Study: Human Services
Tanisha’s parent and maternal grandparents are:
Sharon Emry and Rosa & Dale Brewer
Rachel Evans
Hometown: North Pole, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Anchorage
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Field of Study: Nursing
Rachel’s parents and paternal grandparents are:
Marvin & Kathleen Kokrine and Henry & Flora Kokrine
Esther Frykman
Hometown: Northway & Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Anchorage
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Field of Study: Nursing
Esther’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Bertlyn & John Frykman, Silas & Eva Thomas and
Arnold & Esther Frykman
Tiffany George
Hometown: Galena, Alaska
Graduating From: Dental Health Therapy Educational Program
Degree: DHAT Certificate/Associates Degree of Applied
Sciences
Field of Study: Dental Health
Tiffany’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Barbara Demoski & Norman George, Amy Demoski & Morris Demoski, Paddy
Nollner and Victor George, Sr. & Gertrude George
Molly John
Hometown: Dot Lake, Alaska
Graduating From: Minneapolis Community
and Technical College
Degree: Associate of Science
Field of Study: Human Services
Molly’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Walter John & Hazel Culbertson, Albert & Caroline Culbertson and
Jackie and Fred Vogel
Juliana Lee
Hometown: Evansville & Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Associate of Science
Field of Study: Applied Science
Juliana’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Gary & Shirley Lee, Russell & Helen McConnell and
Robert & Julia Lee
Rebecca Lee
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
Graduating From: Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Field of Study: Business Administration
Rebecca’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Robert Lee & Ofhelia Cosen, Lawrence & Marie Lee and
Randell & Roseland Cosen
Kyle McLean
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Field of Study: Construction Management
Kyle’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Terrance & Laura McLean, Richard & Loretta Lindgren and
Richard & Mary McLean
Suki Merica
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Field of Study: Business management
Suki’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Angela Merica-Hundt & Ralph Bower, Florida Merica and
Belinda & Joel Bower
Jessica Nicholi
Hometown: Woodland, California
Graduating From: Woodland Community College
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Field of Study: Nursing
Jessica’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Charen & Jason Nicholi, Rinno & Cora Dacumos, Alisha Sterud and
Cheryle & Phillip Nicholi
Cheryl Silas
Hometown: Northway, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Associate of Arts
Field of Study: Business
Cheryl’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
The late Teddy & Darlene Northway, Andrew Bill John, Maggie & Ben Albert and
Chief Walter & Lillian Northway
Hope Upicksoun
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Field of Study: Business
Hope’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
David Roberts & Verley Dalton, Sarah Crow & Clarence Dalton and
David Sr. & Dr. J.L. Hopkins-Roberts
Laura Wallis-John
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Anchorage
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Field of Study: Nursing
Laura’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Velma Wallis & Jeffrey John, Pete & Mae Wallis and Sarah John
Brooke Wright
Hometown: Rampart, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Field of Study: Tribal Management
Brooke’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Janet Woods & Spunky Joseph, Walter & Judith Woods and
Arnie & Jenny Joseph
Bachelor’s Degree
Graduates
Victoria Baalam
Hometown: Birch Creek, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Field of Study: Rural Development
Victoria’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Oskar James & Jacqueline Baalam, Randall & Rose Baalam and
Winston & Mary Clara James
Cherise Beatus
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: Stanford University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Field of Study: International Relations
Cherise’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Barbara Beatus & the late Norman Beatus, Johnson Moses & the late Bertha
Moses and Henry & Sophie Beatus
LeAnn Bifelt
Hometown: Huslia, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Rural Development with Minor in
Psychology; Associate of Applied Science Degree in Tribal
Management
Field of Study: Tribal & Local Government Administration
LeAnn’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Fred Lee & Audrey Bifelt (Huslia/Hughes), Alfred & Helen Attla (Hughes) and
the late Cue & Madeline Bifelt (Huslia/Allakaket)
Janis Carney
Hometown: Anderson, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Field of Study: Film
Janis’ parents and maternal grandparent are:
Eunice & William H. Carney and Eliza Ben Kassi
Delilah DeWilde
Hometown: North Pole, Alaska
Graduating From: Metropolitan State University of Denver
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Field of Study: Chemistry
Delilah’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Victor & Lesley DeWilde, Don & Marie Head and
Lloyd & Amelia DeWilde
David Frost
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: Fort Lewis College
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Field of Study: Business Administration, Management
David’s parents and maternal grandparents are:
Mary Lou Lokanin and Richard & Glenda Frost
Sid Huhndorf
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Field of Study: Petroleum Engineering
Sid’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Joe & Becky Huhndorf, Peter & Mae Wallis and
Max & Bev Huhndorf
Janelle Huntington
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Anchorage
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Field of Study: Aviation Technology with an emphasis in Aviation
Management and minors in Alaska Native Studies and Business
Administration
Janelle’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Harold & Shirley Huntington, Anna & George Willis and
Jennie Huntington
Mara James
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Anchorage
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Field of Study: History and International Studies
Mara’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
John James & Vera Wells James, James & Ellen Wells and
Dr. William "Bill" James & Lois John James
S. Roxanne Knudson
Hometown: Fort Yukon, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Field of Study: Rural Development, concentration in
indigenous organization management
Roxanne’s parents are:
Sarah & Tom Knudson
Jonathan Lovell
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering
Jonathan’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Pat & Sallie Lovell, Lillian Evans & Joseph Burns and
John & Yoshiko Lovell
Amy Oates
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: Wayne State College
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Field of Study: PreK-12th Health & Physical Education
& Exercise Science
Amy’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Jeff & Linda Oates, Leo & Mary Moses and Eli & Bernice Aragon
Darcy Peter
Hometown: Beaver, Alaska
Graduating From: Fort Lewis College
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Field of Study: Environmental and Organismal Biology, focus on
Cellular and Molecular Biology, and a minor in Psychology.
Darcy’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Val Adams (Beaver) & Johnny Peter Jr. (Fort Yukon & Nenana), Hannah "Babe"
Adams & the late Clifford Adams Sr and the late Johnny Sr. & Susan "Suzie" & Peter
Marion Ritchey
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Oklahoma, Norman
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Social Work with a Minor in
Psychology with Distinction
Field of Study: Social Services
Marion’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Janet Ann Kakaruk & Warren J. Frendell, John & Ruth Kakaruk and
Marion Frendell
Britleigh Rogers
Hometown: Cochran, Georgia
Graduating From: Valdosta State University
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Field of Study: Early Childhood/Special Education
Britleigh’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Doug & Danette Rogers, Daniel & Christine Smith and
Wade & Dianne Rogers
Selina Sam
Hometown: Tanana, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Field of Study: Rural Development
Selina’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
William & the late Janice Sam, the late James & Elizabeth Folger and
the late Frank & Elma Sam
Tonisha Simmons
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Graduating From: Western Governors University
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Field of Study: Business Management
Tonisha’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Rebecca & Anthony E. Simmons, the late Fena & Frank Rickteroff, Sr. and
the late Andrew & Verneda Simmons
Krysten Walker
Hometown: Maple Valley, Washington
Graduating From: Stanford University
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Field of Study: Science, Technology & Society
Krysten’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Robert & Dawn Walker, Virginia (Beaver, AK) &
the late David Sweetsir, Sr. (Ruby, AK), Jan (Seattle, WA) & the late Bob Walker
(Fairbanks, AK)
Liz Yatlin
Hometown: Beaver, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Degree: Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
Field of Study: Elementary Education
Liz’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Ron Yatlin & Antoinette Pitka, Elsie Pitka & the late Elman Pitka,
Tony Sr. & the late Emily Sam and the late George & Alda Frank
Master’s Degree
Graduates
Tashina Duttle
Hometown: Nikiski, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Anchorage
Degree: Master of Science
Field of Study: Project Management
Tashina’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
John & Tina Sullens, Walter & Etta Lord and Raymond & Geraldine Sullens
Michael Gonzales
Hometown: Parker, Arizona
Graduating From: Webster University
Degree: Master of Arts
Field of Study: Management and Leadership
Michael’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Rudy & Leona Gonzales, Thomas & Lucinda Reed and
Ruben & Carmelita Gonzales
Sharon Hildebrand
Hometown: Nulato, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Alaska Southeast
Degree: Master of Public Policy
Field of Study: MPA
Sharon’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Freda Ann Stickman & Jay Schrock, Ellen & Aloysius Peters and
Florence Grant
Stephanie Hooper
Hometown: Clinton Township, Michigan
Graduating From: Florida Institute of Technology
Degree: Master of Arts
Field of Study: Applied Behavior Analysis
Stephanie’s parents and maternal grandparent are:
Greg & Jan Hooper and Dolly Paye
Brian Sanford
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
Graduating From: Alaska Pacific University
Degree: Master of Business Administration
Field of Study: Business Administration
Brian’s parents and paternal grandparents are:
Ed Sanford, Sr. & Sandra Mericle and the late Walter & Laura Sanford
Doctorate Degree
Graduates
LaVerne Demientieff
Hometown: LaVerne’s family is from Holy Cross and she
grew up in Nenana and Anchorage, Alaska
Graduating From: University of Utah
Degree: Doctorate Degree
Field of Study: Social Work
LaVerne’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Rudy & Alice (Frank) Demientieff, Joe Frank & Marcia Reed and
Stanley Demientieff & Edith Bifelt
Anna Sappah (Deer)
Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska
Graduating From: Alaska Pacific University
Degree: Doctor of Psychology
Field of Study: Counseling Psychology/Addiction
Studies
Anna’s parents and maternal grandparents are:
Joe & Agnes Deer and Olivia & Andrew Johnson
Kimberly Shinno
Hometown: Kailua, Hawaii
Graduating From: University of Southern California
Degree: Doctorate Degree
Field of Study: Educational Leadership
Kimberly’s parents and maternal and paternal grandparents are:
Bernard Ivey & Jan Nutall, Gerald & Norma Meurs and
Richard & Avis Dunkin
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