College of Agricultural Sciences Commencement Program
138th Year of
COMMENCEMENT
Spring 2022
College of Agricultural Sciences Commencement
May 14, 2022
Order of Ceremony
Order of Ceremony
Processional – CSU Brass Ensemble
Presentation of the Colors – Wing Walker Honor Guard
God Bless America – Mykayla Fitzpatrick
National Anthem – Ms. Fitzpatrick
Welcome and Introduction of Platform Group – Dean James Pritchett
Introduction of Commencement Speaker – Dean Pritchett
Charge to the Class – Armando Valdez
Recognition of Latin Honors and First Generation Graduates – Assistant Dean Addy Elliott
Recognition of University Honors Program Graduates – Assistant Dean Elliott
Conferring of Baccalaureate Degrees – President Joyce McConnell
Diploma Distribution – Department Heads
Student Remarks – Bailey Morrell
Closing Remarks – Assistant Dean Matt Camper
Alma Mater – Ms. Fitzpatrick
Platform and Faculty Recessional – CSU Brass Ensemble
Announcer: Dr. Suellen Melzer, Assistant Professor, Soil and Crop Sciences
College Marshal: Dr. Andrew Seidl, Professor, Agricultural and Resource Economics
Faculty Marshals: Mr. Matt Camper, Assistant Dean of Teaching Practice and Academic Programs, and Ms. Addy Elliott, Assistant Dean of Advising and Student Success
On the Platform
Dr. Andrew Seidl, College Marshal
Dr. James Pritchett, Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences
Ms. Joyce McConnell, President, Colorado State University
Mr. Armando Valdez, Board of Governors
Dr. Donald Mykles, Director University Honors Program
MAJ Ryan Raleigh, Assistant Professor of Military Studies
Dr. Susan James, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Dr. Jan Leach, Associate Dean of Research, College of Agricultural Sciences
Mr. Matt Camper, Assistant Dean of Teaching Practice and Academic Programs, College of Agricultural Sciences
Ms. Addy Elliott, Assistant Dean of Advising and Student Success, College of Agricultural Sciences
Dr. Anthony Koski, Interim Department Head, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Dr. Keith Belk, Department Head, Animal Sciences
Dr. Hayley Chouinard, Department Head, Agricultural and Resource Economics
Dr. Amy Charkowski, Department Head, Agricultural Biology and Interim Department Head, Soil and Crop Sciences
Dr. James Ippolito, Associate Department Head, Soil and Crop Sciences
Armando Valdez, Vice Chair, CSU Board of Governors
A native of the San Luis Valley, Armando Valdez was raised near Capulin, Colo., on a farm and ranch consisting of cattle, sheep, small grains, and hay – Valdez Land & Livestock, LLC, which he continues to operate today, along with his wife and children. In addition to his passion for agriculture, Governor Valdez is an assistant professor of management, and the director of the Health Care Administration program in the School of Business at Adams State University (ASU). He was integral in the development of the Health Care Administration and the Agribusiness programs at ASU. In 2021, President Biden appointed him to serve as Colorado State Director of USDA Rural Development.
Governor Valdez is a member of the Conejos County Land Use Planning Commission, chair of the Conejos County Board of Adjustments, chair of the St. Joseph Parish Finance Committee, Board President of the Board for Guadalupe Parish Credit Union, a member of the 12th Judicial District nominating commission, and a member of the Noxious Weed District for Conejos County. In November 2009, he was appointed by President Barack Obama to the USDA-Farm Service Agency Executive Committee for Colorado. In 2012, he was appointed as executive chair of this committee and served in that role until his term ended in 2018.
Empowering people and cultivating successful pathways for others are two of Governor Valdez’s key priorities. He believes we must facilitate opportunities for all within Colorado, which will enhance agricultural, economic, educational, and social interests while protecting rural and agricultural lifestyles.
College of Agricultural Sciences
Candidates for University Honors Scholar
Spring 2022
Caitlin Benson, Environmental Horticulture major with Landscape Design and Contracting concentration. Thesis title: A Greener Green Industry: Reimagining the Residential Front Yard.
Grace Branaugh, Animal Science major and Agricultural Business minor. Thesis title: Agriculture Appreciation: An All University Core Curriculum (AUCC) Course Developed to Broaden Students’ Understanding of Where Food Comes From.
Kevin Clausen, Animal Science major and Biomedical Sciences major with Microbiology and Infectious Disease concentration and Mathematics minor. Thesis title: Developments in Phage Therapy in Animal Medicine and How to Increase its Popularity.
Grace Covak, Equine Science major. Thesis title: The Quality, Accessibility, and Demographics of Proper Equine Health Care.
Haley Hurdle, Animal Science major and Agricultural Business minor. Thesis title: Evaluation of Mare’s Estrus Cycles After Treatment.
Anna Irpino, Landscape Architecture major and Global Environmental Sustainability minor. Thesis title: A Walk to Remember.
Alison Kuderka, Animal Science major and Agricultural Business minor. Thesis title: Specified Medicine in the Dairy Industry.
Tierra Mathews, Animal Science major and Agricultural Business and Chemistry minors. Thesis title: Effects of Direct Fed Microbials on Ruminant Digestion: An In Vitro Experiment.
Raj Rambhajan, Environmental Horticulture major with Landscape Design and Contracting concentration. Thesis title: Formal Proposal of the Future of Colorado Landscapes.
Brandon Sandoval, Horticulture major with Horticultural Science concentration. Thesis title: Evaluation of Hemp Volatile Contamination of Grape.
Anna Schwabe, Equine Science major. Thesis title: Mechanical Equine Skeleton.
Grace Silicato, Equine Science major. Thesis title: Immunocontraception in Wild Horses.
College of Agricultural Sciences
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
Spring 2022
College of Agricultural Sciences
Dean James Pritchett
BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Agricultural Business
Fernandes, Rhegan Olivia + #
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Agricultural Business
Boehle, Carissa A.
Bryan, Samantha May + *
Capocaccia, Robert Cole +
Carter, Hayden Kenneth *
Choquette, Katherine Bhavani
Davey, Jarrin W.
Ebright, Dillon Ray
Filo, Renee G.
Flores, Ramon
Fulmer, Kaitlyn Mckenzie +
Hensley, Sarah Brianne
Hodgkinson, Erin V.
Jasmin, Brett T.
Jimenez-Rodriguez, Leonard Daniel *
McGowan, Cassandra Joy
Myers, Lucas Phillip
Nickel, Joseph Andrew
Pace, Jessica Jane
Petty, Alison F.
Ritchey, Chandler Rose
Rodgers, Mardys Lynne
Seiter, Morgan
Sutro, Kajsa Ximalee
Torres, Jorge V.
Tunzi, Dena Raquel
Walter, Lane Andrew
Agricultural Education
DeField, Casey Ann
Hope, Cheyanne Marie
Morrell, Bailey Sue + ^
Animal Science
Athens, Courtney Marie
Bloss, Bridgette R.
Boyd, Aryssa Lacy ^
Brackhahn, Jonathan James
Branaugh, Grace Irene *
Butler, Muriel Amorie *
Chen, Wei
Clausen, Kevin Andrew + * ^
Cooke, Kaitlen Marie
Defreitas, Brittany Lynn
Estrada, Mariah Loren
Filter, Britney Rae
Gilroy, Greysen Merritt
Groves, Kaden Nicholas
Hurdle, Haley Anne *
Jackson, Kinsey Johanna *
Johnson, Cora Colleen
Johnson, Emily Angela
Jones, Megan Elizabeth *
Kirby, Abigail Seawillow
Klein, Katrina A.
Koeberer, Cole Thomas *
Kuderka, Alison Marie *
Kuster, Demi Rachelle
Larsen, Grace Ann
Lundberg, Kelly *
Mason, Matthew Ryan * ^
Mathews, Tierra Michelle * ^
Millan, Casimira Leila
Miller, Alexandra Constance * =
Miller, Olivia R. + #
Montgomery-Gaethke, Mary
Murray, Alison Lyn *
Novak, Abigail Marie *
O’Donnell, Tyler J.
Payne, Grace Marie
Pharo, Francesca Chiara
Price, Alexandria Lauren
Roberts, Elaina
Santora, Brianna R.
Schatte, Margaret Ann
Scheu, Raegan L.
Schlaff, Julia Rose ^
Vargas Niehaus, Adrian
Wells, Isabella *
Westbrook, Macey Ryann *
Environmental Horticulture
Benson, Caitlin Grace #
Dawson, Adam T.
Dorsett, Peyton A. *
Eppers, Jacob Gregory
Kelly, Samuel McNeill
Rambhajan, Raj M.
Roumph, Chayse ^
Rusnak, Mason Blaise
Salter, Ryan Douglas
Simmons, Laura Victoria
ter Kuile, Izzy Gina
Way, Taylor Alexis
Wolfe, Devon Delaney
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
Bateski, Zach M. *
Kolodziej, Richard S.
Sages, Nicholas Robert ^
Snow, Griffin G. *
Thele, Ryan Robert
Trotter, Aryn Michelle * ^
Equine Science
Achoy, Nina Alicia *
Akers, Lexi Leigh
Allen, Aubrey Lynn *
Allen, Kyra Ann
Ambrose, Grace Anna
Aune, Allison Rose * ^
Bach, Jacqueline Mary
Battistelli, Nicholas Anthony
Bayley, Amanda Kay *
Bigliardi, Michaella Renee *
Carter, Margaret Marcella *
Chu, Leah S. * #
Cochran, Meghan N. *
Covak, Grace Abigail
Dantimo, James Henry
Davis, Julie M.
Dellos, Brynley Shea
Eichinger, Makenna R.
Etchegoyen, Eve Abigail
Freilino, Katelynd Ann *
Goodman, Emma Katherine
Graham, Lauren *
Herrera, Carolina +
Inaimi, Zeynab Quiambao
Jarolimek, Claire Patricia
Julian, Sydnee S.
Kokernak, Rachel Leah *
Lathrop, Kaylee Rae
Markell, Kyla N.
Martin, Sarah Josephine * ^
McCue, Madison Reina ^
Monson, Mattie Louise *
Morse, Jaylee Kay
Palla, Katelyn Marie
Pernik, Abby Christine *
Scheurer, Hannah L. * ^
Schuman, Alexandra Haley *
Schwabe, Anna Geraldine =
Shirron, Anne Caroline *
Silicato, Grace Katherine ^
Smith, Emma Elizabeth
Stephens, Chloe Belle
Stewart, Brittany Lee
Story, Kelsey Marie +
Szemraj, Grace E. *
Weems, Falynn Kayla
Williams, Shelby Jayne + *
Wingo, Jenni Nicole
Horticulture
Blume, Basil Scott *
Bruni, Matthew
Christ, Abigail E. *
Churches, Francis E. *
Clinkscales, George Leslie
Easley, Jacob M. ^
Gongos, William Rutledge *
Gritters, Emily G.
Hampson, Lauren
Hodge, Elizabeth Rose
Kveum, Stetson Dakota *
Lamborn, Rochell Joy
Lang, Austin J.
Martens, Hali L.
McKitrick, Kevin Scott
Mogan, John Matthew
Nusekabel, Laura A.
Parker, Seth Thomas
Quill, Aidan M.
Ramstine, Alexis M.
Sandoval, Brandon Todd ^
Shupe, Ayla Faeth
Tracey, Shaun Trerino
Wdowiarz, Samantha N.
Landscape Architecture
Goodwin, Jackson Reid
Somula Venkata, Mohana Janaka Datta Reddy
Thompson, Jakob A. ^
Wenda, Vechy Igolando
Soil and Crop Sciences
Fenton, Micaela Dawn
Hallesy, Russell James
Johnson, Katherine Jean
Johnson, Michael Levi
Unruh, Titus Scott Fedde
Wellick, Matthew Joseph *
Witzke, Derek Antonio
Xu, Mingwang
College of Agricultural Sciences
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
Summer 2022
College of Agricultural Sciences
Dean James Pritchett
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Agricultural Business
Bair, Brittany T. *
Betts, Lottie Alexandera
Burris, Ross
Animal Science
Angelino, Dominic T.
Boyes, Jacob Aubrey
Chen, Sisu
Glasser, Jade Lorraine
Gray, Kendra Dee *
Pankoff, Allison Virginia
Williams-McClure, Rue Elizabeth
Zhang, Xiyu
Equine Science
Cole, Brianna V.
De Filippo, Maria F. *
Gonzalez, Luis A.
Hayden, Kenneth *
Hospodar, Kristine
Kaukeano, Krislyn Mary
Notthoff, Samantha Shawn * ^
Horticulture
Birchfield, Shaylin M.
Deehr, Ami N.
Fennell, Meghan Rene *
Kasper, Kevin
Lascaris, Theodore J.
Lucero, Xavier Balthezar *
Mahoney, Maureen
Mundine, Karen Ann
Pesso, Madeleine Elise
Tassy, Cassandre C.
Weide, Naomi L.
Landscape Architecture
Bidgood, Spencer Alan *
Cable, Jonathan David *
Chapman, Oliver Bede
Ehmann, Cecilia D.
Irpino, Anna Leigh *
Irwin, Annie McKenzie * #
Kennedy, Violet Jean Sunshine *
Korslund, William
Londono, Cameron West
Loran, Taya Lana *
Oberto, Casey Edwin
Olson, Jacob Andrew
Rohrbouck, Grant Alan
Sanchez Rico, Abraham *
Slaughter, Jeremy Dalton
Warix, Katie E.
Wester, Drew J.
Whitaker, Benjamin George
Soil and Crop Sciences
Augustine, Allison Aniela
Fendler, Liliana
Tanke, Katerina Mae
* Candidates with minor
+ Candidates with second major
^ Candidates for cum laude
# Candidates for magna cum laude
= Candidates for summa cum laude
* Candidates with minor
+ Candidates with second major
^ Candidates for cum laude
# Candidates for magna cum laude
= Candidates for summa cum laude
‡ Awarded posthumously