Fall Commencement Exercises

December 20, 2008

Ua Ao Hawai‘iWords by Larry Kimura Chant melody by Kalena Silva

Kau e ka wena o ke ao i ka lani

The announcement of dawn appears as a glowing streak upon the heavens,

He wekeweke i ka pö pilipuka

It is a narrow opening in the darkness heralding the day,

He ‘elele o ka poniponi hikina

It is a messenger of purple glimmer from the east.

Kau ke kähe‘a wana‘ao i ka ‘äla‘apapa

Streaks of red stain long cloud formations,

La‘i ana i luna o ke kükulu o ka lani lä

Reposing serenely upon the pillars holding up the heavens;

‘O ka‘u ia e huli alo nei i ka ulu ë

I turn to gaze upon this, focusing on growth and the rising of a new day,

‘Ae, ua ao ë.

Yes, day has arrived.

Hö mai lä kö mälamalama

Bestow upon us your radiant light

I ka honua nei i ka mauli ola

Here upon the earth, filled with the spirit of life.

Ua ao Hawai‘i ke ‘ölino nei

Hawai‘i is in the brightness of day, it shines, brilliant

Mai ka pi‘ina a ka welona a ka lä

From its boundaries from the east to the west.

Kähiko ‘ia i ka ‘ike manomano

It wears as its finery a myriad of knowledge,

Ka ‘ike köli‘u mai o kikilo mai

Of deep insight from the depths of antiquity.

‘O ka‘u nö ia ‘o ka pülama

My sole duty is to embrace and to cherish,

A pa‘a ma ka ipu o ka ‘ike ë.

So it may be firm in the repositories of enlightenment.

‘Ae, ua ao ë.

Yes, day has arrived.

He mele no Hawai‘i ua ao.

This is a poem for Hawai‘i which has seen the light of day.

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

2008 Fall Commencement ProgramNew Gymnasium - Athletic Complex • 9:00 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2008

PreludeHilo High School Band

Mr. Armando Mendoza, Band Director

GreetingsJudith Fox-Goldstein............................................................................ Commencement Coordinator

ProcessionalPomp and Circumstance. ..............................................................................Hilo High School Band Eldgar/Grundman Mr. Armando Mendoza, Band Director

Brahms Finale Brahms/Bocook

SalutationsWelcome ..........................................Dr. Rose Y. Tseng, Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Ua Ao Hawai‘i ........................................................................Dr. Kalena Silva, Faculty & Students Kimura/Silva Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani College of Hawaiian Language

The Star Spangled Banner .......................................................................................Mrs. Terry Sever Smith/Key

Hawai‘i Pono‘ï ....................................................................Hilo Showcase Singers and Assembly Berger/Kaläkaua Conducted by Ms. Amy Yamasaki

Introductions ..................................Dr. Rose Y. Tseng, Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

Student Address“Creating a Sustainable System in Hawai‘i is Our Responsibility” .........................Tara Anderson

Candidate, Bachelor of Arts, English

Keynote AddressThe Honorable Neil Abercrombie… ...............................United States House of Representatives,

Congressman

Presenting the CandidatesDr. Phillip Castille ...................................................................Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Bachelor DegreesDr. Rose Tseng ................................................................. Chancellor, University of Hawaiÿi at Hilo

Regent Carl Carlson ............................................................University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents

Regent Harvey Tajiri ...........................................................University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents

Dr. William Steiner .............................................................................Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management

Dr. Randy Hirokawa .................................................................... Dean, College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Marcia Y. Sakai .............................................................Dean, College of Business & Economics

Dr. Kalena Silva .....................................................................Director, Ka Haka ÿUla O Keÿelikölani College of Hawaiian Language

Certificate in Teacher EducationDr. Jan Zulich .................................................................................................. Professor of Education

College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Kalena Silva .....................................................................Director, Ka Haka ÿUla O Keÿelikölani College of Hawaiian Language

Masters DegreesDr. Donald Price ..................................................Program Chair, Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science

Dr. Kalena Silva .....................................................................Director, Ka Haka ÿUla O Keÿelikölani College of Hawaiian Language

Mele for the UniversityPulelo Haÿaheo ................................................................ UH Hilo Showcase Singers & Assembly Kamanä/Silva/Wilson/Bernadino Conducted by Ms. Amy Yamasaki

AcknowledgmentsDr. Rose Y. Tseng ............................................................ Chancellor, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo

RecessionalRecessional ....................................................................................................Hilo High School Band Charlie Hill Mr. Armando Mendoza, Band Director

This document is available in alternate format upon request.This facility is wheelchair accessible, and sign language interpreters are located

to the left of the stage.

Keynote AddressBorn in Buffalo, New York, Congressman Neil Abercrombie earned a Bachelors degree in sociology from Union College in Schenectady in 1959. He moved to Hawai‘i in 1959, enrolled at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, and earned a Master’s degree in sociology and his Ph.D. in American Studies.His career has been filled with a variety of occupations including a probation officer, a graduate teaching assistant, college lecturer, professor, construction apprentice program director, and special assistant to the State Superintendent of Education. Congressman Abercrombie began his public service in the Hawai‘i Legislature in 1974. Af-ter two terms in the State House, he served in the State Senate for eight years and chaired the Senate Committees on Higher Education and Human Services. He also served on the Honolulu City Council from 1988 to 1990. He was originally elected to serve out an unexpired term in the U.S. House of Representa-tives in a 1986 special election. He returned to Congress by winning election to a full term in 1990 and has been re-elected in every election since then. He ranks 41 among 236 House Democrats in seniority. He is currently Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, which oversees the Air Force and Army, and a senior member of the House Natu-ral Resources Committee, which has wide-ranging responsibilities over native people’s is-sues and our national parks, forests, wilderness areas, oceans, and the energy and mineral resources they contain.Congressman Abercrombie has used his seniority in Congress to establish relationships on both sides of the aisle and secure congressional authorization for more than $3 billion in Hawai‘i military construction projects, millions more for transportation infrastructure, and support for Hawai‘i’s visitor industry. The Congressman is also credited with securing federal funding for a variety of research contracts in Hawai‘i that have helped to grow the local high technology and alternative energy industries and overall state economy.He has been a tireless advocate for improving the quality of life for military personnel and their families, including military pay raises, better retirement benefits, health care im-provements, and modern housing. In 2007, Congressman Abercrombie was a leader in shifting military priorities, moving billions of dollars into an urgent program of building, equipping and transporting Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to U.S. troops in combat in Iraq. These vehicles were designed to survive roadside bomb blasts and other attacks, and have been credited with literally saving thousands of U.S. lives. He also co-authored Blood of Patriots, a mystery novel focusing on the role of money in electoral politics, with Richard Hoyt. Congressman Abercrombie is married to Dr. Nancie Caraway who is also an author and educator.Congressman Abercrombie was an early and key supporter of President-elect Barack Obama. His ties to Obama date back to his college days when he attended classes with and befriended Obama’s parents, Ann Dunham and Barack Obama, Sr. He is the only member of Congress to have met Obama when he was a child.

Student AddressTara Anderson, the 2008 student speaker, is an English major with a passion for writing. She is also pursuing a minor in marine science and a Marine Option Program certificate.Born and raised in the small Alaska fishing town of Cordova, Anderson is a three-time member of the Dean’s list, a prolific writer and a member of UH Hilo’s newly formed Freedom Equality Movement club.Her commencement speech will focus on the capability and necessity for Hawai‘i to become sustainable and the responsibility of the graduating class to contribute to that effort.

A Message From The Student Association President“ Man’s dilemma---now and always--- has been that he misidentifies his own intellectual artifacts as reality. But these artificial suppositions are merely the products of an arbitrary point of perception. The inadequacy of the answers we receive is a direct consequence of the limitations implicit in the viewpoints of the questioner. Slight errors in the formation of questions result in gross errors in the answers that follow.”

- Dr. David Hawkins

There are many ways to educate a human. Rules and expertise can disconnect us from our intuitive knowing. Self-discovery on a micro and macro scale is being published in “how to” manuals. Our “education has been primarily spelled out in textbooks and instruction manuals.” I want to see a re-awakening in humanity which will regenerate our connective understanding within the whole.We need to emanate knowledge from our intuitive core. I love the word, emanate. It is a word that suggests glowing power from an inner source point. To emanate is to find alignment with purpose and natural divineness. I picture a person with an amber glow filtering through their skin and creating an aura of rays.Education is the individual’s connection with the whole. It is a privately public experience. Education must start in our source and emanate to the world around. Keep the connection strong.

Lani Dawn Thru-FinePresident, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Student Association

A Message From The Alumni Association PresidentDear Graduates,

On behalf of the University of Hawai’i at Hilo Alumni and Friends Association, I want to congratulate you on your fine academic achievements. Today we commemorate your time here at UH Hilo, and you will undoubtedly reflect on the many memories you have created here. I urge you to take pride in recognizing the diverse talents of your fellow schoolmates, and give them your congratulations as well.Today we are all faced with a challenging economic environment. A shaky financial and labor market awaits you. However, armed with your degree and a positive attitude, you will be well-equipped to succeed in your chosen career. You have taken the necessary step: earning a college degree to enable this reality.I encourage each of you to stay connected to your alma mater. The University of Hawai’i at Hilo Alumni and Friends Association provides opportunities for alumni in the local community to come together for social and intellectual enrichment. We rely on the collective strengths and capabilities of our members to create a strong, perpetual bond between former students and the University.It is this “UH Hilo ‘Ohana” that wishes you, the Fall 2008 Graduating Class of the University of Hawai’i at Hilo, the very best in all your future endeavors. CONGRATULATIONS and ALL THE BEST!

Sincerely,

Kapena LumFinancial Advisor, American Savings BankPresident, UH Hilo Alumni and Friends AssociationUH Hilo, BBA 2002

* Honors Candidate

canDiDates for GraDUation

Master of Science - College of Arts & Sciences

Brandon Cody Chapin Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science

Rogelio Ernesto Doratt Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science

Margaret Elizabeth Mikahala Farias Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science“Variation in the trap gene of Plasmodium relictum: Prevalence of single nucleotide polymorphisms in infected amakihi (Hemignathus virens) on the east side of Hawaii Island”

Holly Jessop Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science “Sibling Sea Urchin Species of the Genus Echinothrix in Hawai‘i: Morphology, Genetics, & Ecology”

Colby Michelle Kearns Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science “Recreational Use and Impact Assess-ment for Richardson’s Ocean Park, Hilo, Hawai‘i”

Brian Kettl Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science Internship Option

Raymond Benjiman McGuire Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science “Does the invasive tree, Falcataria moluc-cana, facilitate high population densities of the invasive Puerto Rican treefrog, Eleutherodactylus coqui?”

Blake David McNaughton Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science “A Biological and Social Examination of the Opelu (Decapterus sp.) fishery in West Hawaii, Hawaii Island.”

Lucas H. Mead Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science “Surface water metabolism in a tropical estuary, Hilo Bay, Hawai`i, USA, during storm and non-storm conditions.”

Michelle Noelani Norman Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science “Falcataria moluccana and E. coqui alter the decomposition rates and the decom-poser community in a Hawaiian forest”

Lauren Kaiulani Pagarigan Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science “HSP70 gene and protein expression in the Hawaiian coral, P. meandrina, exposed to long-term nutrients and elevated sea water temperature”

Leayne D’Andrea Patch-Highfill Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science “Estimating Genetic Diversity of Palila (Loxioides bailluei) and Familial Relation-ships of Helper Males”

Abelardo Antonio Rojas Umaña Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science

Amy Sanae Shimabukuro Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science

Steven Kazunori Souder Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science “Host specificity and biology of Syphraea uberaben sis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) for the potential biological control of Tibouchina herbacea (Melastomataceae) in Hawaii”

James R. Tait Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science ”Variation of sediment trace elements and stream nitrate isotope ratios with land use in the Waiulaula and Hilo Bay Water-sheds, Hawai’i Island, Hawai’i.”

Simona Vaduvescu Tropical Conservation Biology &

Environmental Science “Development of a passive diffusive sam-pling device for time-integrated assess-ment of atrazine in Hawaiian streams”

Master of Arts - College of Arts & SciencesKathy Lynn Gollaher

Counseling Psychology Tamia Maria McKeague

Counseling Psychology “Problematic Relationships, Depression and Anxiety during the Transition to Adulthood”

Lovina Haunani Moevao Counseling Psychology “Alternative Education with At Risk Ado-lescents in Hawai‘i: A Follow-up Study on Lanakila Learnin g Center Students”

Doctor of PhilosophyCatherine Anne Edmonds

Hawaiian and Indigenous Language and Culture Revitalization

Kekoa Lloyd Harman Hawaiian Language and Literature “Lamakü: Ka ‘Imi Na‘auao Me Ka Piko‘u Hawai‘i, He Noi‘ina Polokalamu Kälä Hele Kulanui Hawai‘i”

Myoung-Ja Hwa Hawaiian Language and Literature

Kananinohea K.C. Kawai‘ae‘a Maka‘imoku Indigenous Language and Culture

Education

Master of Arts - Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke‘elikölani

“The Reliability and Validity of the Mäori Language Proficiency in Writing Test: Kaiaka Reo Year 8.”

* Honors Candidate

Catherine Louise Abellera Psychology

Maelan Kaleolani Abran Political Science

Keshia Leiana Adolpho Political Science and Administration

of Justice

Dianne Marie Corpuz Agbigay Psychology

Junior Aini Political Science

Vincent Paul Alvarado Sociology

Tara Ashlynn Anderson English

Timothy Wade Andrade Biology

Kris Liane Aoki Sociology

Chaun Lavell Ballard Psychology

Allen Bryant Bartolome Administration of Justice

Admir Becirovic Political Science

Cheyenne Bianchini Communication

Ian Robert Bledsoe Linguistics

Kule‘a Lester Ka‘eo Bondallian Art

Kimberly Marie Bott Physics

Christina Rose Kainoe Bottrell* Anthropology and Philosophy

Marita Laren Bradley Sociology

Dustin Kuhina Kenji Broad Administration of Justice

Jeffrey Charles Brown Sociology

Jessie Lahela Burgess Biology

Shawn K. Byrd Psychology

Josephine Carl Political Science

Risa Michelle Carles* English

William Thomas Carrell Japanese Studies

Lea Nicole Carrico Marine Science

Sandy Puanani Carvalho* Performing Arts

Michelle Christine Charlston Psychology

Wei-Yu Chen Communication

Young Ah Choi Mathematics

Laurie Haynes Coberly Psychology

Matthew Paul Kaho‘okele Coelho Natural Science

Mariama Onike Cole Administration of Justice and

Political Science

Albert Cortes, Jr. Geography

Matthew Adam Czarnota Mathematics

Ashley Lehiwa Davis Psychology

Joseph Brian Davis Communication

Jordan K.H. Day Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Jadee-Marie K. DeLima Psychology

Hana Ann Denning* Administration of Justice

Chanel Beatrice Leialoha DePonte Psychology

Randi Marie Devine Psychology

Matthew Richard Kamakana-makamaemaikalani Dill Communication

James Scott Doolittle Mathematics

Dana Lee Downing Psychology

Tim Timberlake DuBois Biology

Charity Lee Kuuipoleimamo Dudoit Psychology

Amy Lee Dunn* Marine Science and Natural Science

Yardley Samantha Duran-McMillen Psychology

Amanda Kay Easley Marine Science

Chelsie Lehuanani Evans Psychology

Kendrick K. Farm Psychology

Aileen Abalonya Fa‘afili Psychology

colleGe of arts & sciences

Bachelor of Arts

Academic Subject Certificate

Lisa Akiye Ebesugawa Plant Tissue Culture

Nainoa Jason Taylor Goo Plant Tissue Culture

Melanie Dee Herring Plant Tissue Culture

Morgan Matthew Johnson Plant Tissue Culture

Kendrick K.O.W. Loo, Jr. Plant Tissue Culture

Brandan Asakichi Nakamoto Plant Tissue Culture

Jason George Cook Tripp Plant Tissue Culture

Jamie Samantha Bean Gregory Arthur Bottjen Lisa Akiye Ebesugawa Nainoa Jason Taylor Goo Kelly Jo Green*

Melanie Dee Herring Kristen Chiemi Kehau Higa Joseph Hajime Ito Morgan Matthew Johnson Kendrick K.O.W. Loo, Jr.

Eron Bruce Martan Brandan Asakichi Nakamoto* Mary Carver Serain Christina Marie Sloss Jason George Cook Tripp

colleGe of aGricUltUre, forestry & natUral resoUrce manaGement

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Bachelor of Arts

* Honors Candidate

Ryan Richard Tavares Fer-reira Marine Science

Laura Maxine Foster Geography

Sherry Kana Fujii Communication

Kelsey T. Fukuda Natural Science

Nicole Reneé Gaglianese Psychology

Kimberly Galigo Political Science

Alan Michael Gallion* English

Paul Feodor Gebauer Communication

Warren Giles Art

Rosemary E. Greenway Communication

Michelle Dawn Gruszczynski Marine Science

Christine Michelle Gumbs* Communication

Brittany Rae Hamblin Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Sharla-Ann K.S.N. Harada Psychology and Sociology

Kawa Tangpo Harijan Communication

Kaori Hayama Linguistics

Edmund Michael Hayley English

Christopher James Hebb Environmental Studies

Paula Zoe Helfrich* Anthropology

Crystal Anne Hendricks Psychology

Jonelle Breann Herman Marine Science

Maria Ann Hew Len Political Science

Kristen Chiemi Kehau Higa Biology

Christopher Mitsuo Hirata Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Chrystal Kehaunani Mei-Ling Hodson Psychology

Chieko Horii Psychology

Tzu-I Hsia Performing Arts

Shauna Lei Ige Psychology

Yoko Isoda Marine Science

Amberly Jewelle Javar Sociology

Asher Mandisa Jendayi-Wohl Psychology

Jennifer Brook Johansen Biology

Kenneth Bert Johnston Anthropology

Isabelle Eve Jonland Psychology

Elizabeth Leina‘ala Kahahane Anthropology

Jodi Lynn Ka‘ehukai Kalawe Psychology

Tiana Lee Malia Kaluhiwa Sociology

Justin Damian Kauhl Linguistics

Erin Chieko Kawakami* Natural Science

Desiree Mahealani Ka‘ae Administration of Justice

Allan Robert Keefe, Jr.* Liberal Studies

Ata Ul Hadi Khan Physics

Jordan Leimomi Kiaha Sociology

Kelly Ann Kile Sociology

Mataio King Geography

Geary Gavin Krueger Sociology

Bryner P. Kulian Communication

Michelle Nicole Lawrence Psychology and Administration of

Justice

Amber Margaret Lee Political Science

Christopher George Lee Linguistics

Karlie Lei‘ilima Lewis Psychology

Linda Henoheanäpuaonälani Linker Psychology

Taralee Jo Mabry Administration of Justice

Diveena Seshetta Marcus Philosophy

Francisco Mariano Administration of Justice

Rebekah Gabrielle McKoy Liberal Studies

Ernest Mahi Medeiros Psychology and Anthropology

Kareen K. Medeiros Administration of Justice

Tomas Mikulasek Liberal Studies

Yuko Miyazato* Psychology

Shellie Akiko Mizuno Philosophy and Anthropology

Theresa Ann Mock Anthropology

Michael J. Morgan Political Science

Naoki Morozumi Linguistics

Doris Bucaneg Mosuela Communication

Aaron Seichi Nakamura-Weiser Communication

Yuri Narita Liberal Studies

Kristen Kiana Naylor Communication

Luzdary Tamayo-Diaz Nelson Biology

Ranae Nitura Marine Science

Nicole Malia Olayon* Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Michelle Lorene Olsen Marine Science

Rowena Lehua Kahawai Ota Psychology

Deanne Patrice Psychology and English

Tiffany Mariko Pömaika‘i Pavao Psychology

Ryan Andrew Peters Communication

Claude Claude Phillip Political Science

Rodney Wichep Phillip Political Science

Robin Carol Phillips English

Laura Ashley Ponce Biology

Albin De Peralta Quitoriano Liberal Studies

Meghan Marie Rau Marine Science

Joeleen Riklon Psychology

Julie Robertson Psychology and Administration of

Justice

Kimberly Priscilla Rodas* Psychology

Brandon Santos Rodriguez Administration of Justice

Talan Zantekin Rosam Art

Lydia Jewell Rua* Linguistics

* Honors Candidate

Certificate in Teacher EducationBridget A. Frederick

Elementary Education Unchalee Rimando

Secondary Education

Academic Subject CertificateKris Liane Aoki

Women’s Studies

Rachel Erin Forsberg Teaching English as a Second

Language

Amber Margaret Lee International Studies (Relations)

Diveena Seshetta Marcus Women’s Studies

Anthony Mario Marzi Database Management

Janelle Sina Cuaderno Navarro E-Commerce Technology & Business

Attila Frigyes Takacs E-Commerce Technology & Business

Bachelor of ScienceKimberly Marie Bott

Astronomy

Sebastian Jesse Bronner Astronomy

Brooke Lois Brown Environmental Science

Kainana Sachi Francisco* Environmental Science

Solomon Kawika Ho Astronomy

Andrew Honma Biology

Tinteru Matsumoto Kahiki-naokala Jack Computer Science

Luke Jack Linhoff Biology

Anthony Mario Marzi Computer Science

Justin James Stevick Astronomy

Daniel Frank Valle Geology

Houston Curry Wade Astronomy

Tracy Michelle Ryan Mathematics

Keisuke Sasada Mathematics

Jeffrey Roger Schmidt Art

Karla Diana Schultz Psychology

Muti Arno Selifis Political Science

Melegalenu‘u Sene Psychology

Mariarosa Talatoupuosamo-ailemalo Seumalo Sociology

CheongEun Shim* Japanese Studies and Linguistics

Brandon Tyler Simmons Administration of Justice

Amber Lynn Spaulding* Communication

Lindsay Beth Strick Communication

Kristen Mei-Li Suwa Psychology

Deborah Carin Swartz* Performing Arts

Nicole Tomiko Tachibana Marine Science

Sisavaii Nadine Taisali Sociology

Attila Frigyes Takacs Communication

Cullen Hajime Takai Psychology

Abigail Norah Lemang Taleng

Psychology

Elsha Carol Makalapua Tivera*

Kinesiology & Exercise Science and Psychology

David Benjamin Tomich Psychology

Jason Ryan Trimble Marine Science and Political Science

Jessica Lauren Witherill Tucker Psychology

Brandi Lee Ke‘ala Tulang Mahuna Psychology

Stephanie Tegan Tyrna Psychology

Jermy Uowolo Geography

Kyle Yoshio Fujimoto Usui Art

Jacqueline Carol Van Blarcom Biology

Ellen Grace Van Bockern* Administration of Justice and

Sociology

Davin James Vicente Biology

Houston Curry Wade Geography

Melissa Keiko Watanabe Psychology

Karen Ann Wessels* Anthropology

Biboon Withyachumnarnkul Marine Science

Jody Yamada Psychology

Lisa Keiko Nani Yamamoto Psychology

Melissa Yukiko Yamanaka English

Shiela Yoma Yangilmau English

Jared Michael Yore Psychology

Malvin J. Zimbra, Jr. Psychology

Bachelor of Arts

colleGe of bUsiness & economics

Bachelor of Arts in EconomicsMellisa Beijang Andrew Jason Michael Frederick*

Adelman Moses Joseph Tyler Joseph Martines Leonard Minami

Stephen Colin Morrison* Kenneth Leonardo Mwailir

Ka HaKa ‘Ula o Ke‘eliKölani colleGe of Hawaiian lanGUaGe & literatUre

Bachelor of Arts in Hawaiian StudiesEsme Gwyn Damon Luana Lee Ann Kawa‘a Linda Henoheanäpuaonälani

Linker

Certificate in Teacher EducationAlicia A. Kapololu

Indigenous Teacher Education Puakahiki K. Lauano

Indigenous Teacher Education Robyn Kazuko Kahealani

Tanimoto Indigenous Teacher Education

Academic Subject CertificateJessie Lahela Burgess

Basic Hawaiian Culture

Honor SocietiesBeta Gamma SiGma,

NatioNal BuSiNeSS aSSociatioN HoNor Society

Shannon H. Wibberley

Pi SiGma alPHa NatioNal Political ScieNce HoNor Society

Stephen C. Morrison

Bachelor of Business Administration

Ana Carolina Ardila Cuervo Business Administration

Stephen Kenneth Kaoo Benevides Business Administration

Paul Feodor Gebauer Business Administration

Kristin Ann Hallgrimson Business Administration

Aaron Masaji Hatada Business Administration

Calvin Clyde Makaniokalani Higa, Jr. Business Administration

Yoonhee Nikki Kang Business Administration

Devang Deepak Mehta Business Administration

Janelle Sina Cuaderno Navarro Business Administration

Liza K.U. Osorio Business Administration

Christine Michelle Poytress Business Administration

Ryan Akira Shiroma Business Administration

Travis Avery Sobers Business Administration

Shelly Nainoa Toledo Business Administration

Leona Tuiono‘ula Business Administration

Shannon Hailey Wibberley* Business Administration

Patrick James Willrodt Business Administration

Chad Tatsuo Yoshida Business Administration

Huixian Shang Yu Accounting

AcknowledgmentsAnnouncers ...........................................................Ms. Kainoa Ariola and Mr. Kalani Makekau-WhittakerUniversity Congress ............................................................................................................Dr. Sevki ErdoganProcessional Marshals ............................................................................................... Performing Arts MajorsFaculty Marshals ........................................................................................................................Dr. Susan Jarvi

Dr. Tam VuDr. Harry Hennessey

Ushers .......................................................Ms. Mary Ann Tsuchiyama, Ms. Sharay Uemura, CoordinatorsFacilities .............................................................................................................. Athletics; Auxiliary Services; Student Speaker Committee .....................................................................................Ms. Rayna Morel, ChairProgram ..........................Academic Affairs; Administrative Affairs, College of Agriculture, Forestry &

Natural Resources Management; Bookstore; College of Arts & Sciences; College of Continuing Education & Community Service; Communication Department; Disability Services;

Graphic Services; Ka Haka ÿUla O Keÿelikölani College of Hawaiian Language; Media Services; Office for Student Affairs, Office of the Chancellor; Performing Arts Department;

UH Hilo Student Association; Office of University RelationsSign Language Interpreters ..................................................... Ms. Malina Dravis-Tucker, Ms. Lynn Pena

A warm MAHALO to those whose valuable efforts contributed to the planning of the Fall 2008 Commencement:

Vice Chancellor Philip Castille, Assistant Vice Chancellor Kenith Simmons,Mr. Rob Abe, Ms. Bridget Awong, Mr. James Cromwell, Mr. Walter Dudoit, Mr. Joseph Estrella,

Ms. Judith Fox-Goldstein, Ms. Myrtle Hara, Ms. Karla Hayashi, Ms. Marcia Heller, Mrs. Lynda Hirakami, Mr. Ken Hupp, Ms. Jan Iyo, Ms. Jackie Pualani Johnson,

Ms. Alyson Kakugawa‐Leong, Ms. Kauanoe Kamanä, Mr. Kolin Kettleson, Dr. Richard Lee, Ms. Gail Makuakäne-Lundin, Ms. Justina Mattos, Mr. Armondo Mendoza, Mr. James Mellon,

Mr. Kallen Miyatake, Mr. Craig Mori, Mr. Curtis Nishioka, Mr. John Oshima, Ms. Lennett Pavao, Ms. Yuyok Pearring, Mrs. Terry Sever, Ms. Jenny Shimizu, Ms. Susan Shirachi, Mr. Richard Short,

Dr. Kalena Silva, Mr. Bryan Simmons, Ms. Janis Shirai, Dr. Robin Takahashi, Ms. Mary Ann Tsuchiyama, Ms. Sharay Uemura, Ms. Jenny Wakida, Ms. Susan Yugawa,

Ms. Cathy Zenz, Dr. Jan Zulich, the staff & students of Nawahïokalani‘opu‘u, and Hui Ka Ua for the kukui leis provided for graduation candidates.

Academic Regalia & ProcessionThe wearing of academic gowns, mortarboards, hoods and tassels originated in Europe during the Middle Ages and since the end of the 19th century, it has been an integral feature of the commencement ceremonies in the United States. Here at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, we also continue the tradition of marching in academic regalia. Indeed, the colorful procession of faculty is marked by distinctive caps and gowns from universities worldwide, the velvet facing of the hoods indicating the specific field of study. Similarly, the color of the tassel worn by today’s graduation candidates reflect their major.

Maize ........................................................Agriculture Lemon ............................................. Library ScienceWhite ..................................Arts, Letters, Humanities Kelly Green ................................................MedicineDrab ....................................Business Administration Pink .................................................................MusicSilver Gray ....................................... Communication Apricot .........................................................NursingCopper ...................................................... Economics Dark Blue ................................................PhilosophyLight Blue ...................................................Education Sage Green ................................Physical EducationOrange ................................................... Engineering Peacock Blue ........................ Public AdministrationBrown ..........................................................Fine Arts Golden Yellow ..............................................ScienceMaroon ...........................................Home Economics Cream ................................................Social ScienceCrimson .................................................... Journalism Citron .................................................... Social WorkPurple .................................................................. Law

The Star-Spangled Banner

Poem by Francis Scott KeyMusic by John Stafford Smith

Oh, say, can you see by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh,say,doesthatStar‐SpangledBanneryetwave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Hawai‘i Pono‘iMusic by Henri Berger

Lyrics by David Kaläkaua

Hawai‘i pono‘ï Hawai‘i’s very own, Nänä i kou mö‘ï Look to your sovereign lord, Kalaniali‘i Yourchiefthatisheaven‐born, Ke ali‘i. Who is your king.

Hui: Makualanië Protectorheaven‐sent, Kamehameha ë Kamehameha great, Na käua e pale To vanquish every foe Me ka ihe. With conquering spear.

Hawai‘i pono‘ï People of Hawai‘i’s land, Nänä i nä ali‘i Look to your native chiefs, Nä pua muli kou Your sole surviving lords, Nä pöki‘i. The nation’s pride.

Hawai‘i pono‘ï People of Hawaiian stock, E ka lähui ë My nation ever dear, ‘O käu hana nui With loins begirt for work E ui ë. Strive with your might.

Words by Kauanoe Kamana, Kalena Silva, William H. WilsonMusic by Haunani Bernardino

Pulelo ha‘aheo ke ahi a nä lehua a‘o HiloHilo o ka malamalama, lamaku o nei aoKa ua Kanilehua ka‘u e pülama mau aiHilo i ka uluwehiwehi, wehi kau i ka wëkiu

Hui:E kü a‘e e Hilo, lei i ka na‘auaoHo‘okahi ka umauma, ho‘okahi pu‘uwai.

English Translation by Kauanoe Kamanä, Kalena Silva, Kenith Simmons, William H. Wilson

Lehua blossom flames leap high above Hilo,Hilo, proud bearer of the torch of wisdom, light for all to share.I shall always cherish the Kanilehua rain;Hilo, lush with vegetation, a lei reaching to the highest peaks.

Chorus:Rise up, O Hilo, wear proudly the mantle of enlightenment;Let us stand united in purpose, mind and heart.

Pulelo Ha‘aheo

Parents, Relatives and Friends,

To find your graduate after the commencement exercises, look for the first letter of his or her last name which is posted on the outside walls of this gym. Congratulations to all of you!

All restrooms indicated are wheelchair accessible.

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