Graduates Celebrated at Park University from Goodfellow AFB, Lackland AFB, and Randolph AFB Campuses
Park University Graduates Celebrate Achievements Amidst COVID-19 Challenges
At multiple Air Force Bases in Texas, Park University students recently celebrated their academic accomplishments in a unique setting. These on-base graduation ceremonies hold significant value, recognising the hard-earned successes of military personnel and their families within their service environments.
Among the graduates are Keisha Hughes, who received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from Park University, and Rachel Borjas, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Management/Healthcare and an Associate of Science in Management from the same institution. Others include Diandra R. Whitfield, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base, and Anthony D. Riley, who received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Marketing from the same base.
The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly impacted these ceremonies, with many universities and military-affiliated programs shifting to virtual or hybrid ceremonies or adjusting dates and formats due to restrictions. While specific details for Park University's Texas Air Force Base ceremonies are not available, the pandemic has disrupted in-person gatherings across educational institutions and military organisations, necessitating adaptations such as limited attendance or online events.
In December 2020, Park University held graduation ceremonies for students from Goodfellow Air Force Base, Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland Air Force Base, and JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base. A total of 111 students were eligible to graduate, with 8 receiving a master's degree, 93 receiving a bachelor's degree, 2 receiving a bachelor's degree and associate degree, 5 receiving a bachelor's degree and undergraduate certificate, and 3 receiving an associate degree.
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, these graduation ceremonies serve as a testament to the resilience and determination of the students and the enduring partnership between Park University and the military community. As the world continues to navigate the ongoing health crisis, these milestones offer a glimmer of hope and a reminder of the importance of education and perseverance.
Some of the other graduates from Park University and JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base include Kristina Denice Gonzales, who received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Finance, Ricardo Barnett, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology, Luis Quesada, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science/Computer Science and an Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Networking, and Raymond Diaz, who received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Finance.
The list of graduates also includes Michael P. Steers, who earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance, Sirivia R. Rice, who received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Healthcare, and Christina C. Roybal, who graduated with an Undergraduate Certificate in Skilled Helper Adult and Pre-Adult.
The full list of graduates can be found below:
- Keisha Hughes received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from Park University.
- Rachel Borjas received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Healthcare and an Associate of Science in Management from Park University.
- Diandra R. Whitfield received a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Anthony D. Riley received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Marketing from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Cassie Barnwell received a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies.
- Edward M. James received a Bachelor of Science in Management and Undergraduate Certificates in Entrepreneurship and Human Resources Management from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Sinjin A. Smith received a Bachelor of Science in Management from Park University.
- Michael D. Bridges received a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science/Networking and Security from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Brandon Charles Nettles received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Logistics from Park University.
- Daniel Rendon received a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science/Computer Science from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Samuel Hernandez received a Bachelor of Science in Management from Park University.
- Andrew Westbrook received a Bachelor of Science in Management from Park University.
- Michael P. Steers received a Master of Business Administration in Finance.
- Sirivia R. Rice received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Healthcare from Park University.
- Christina C. Roybal received an Undergraduate Certificate in Skilled Helper Adult and Pre-Adult from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Juliana T. Stasson received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Marketing from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Andrea K. Koech received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Wayne Breitenbucher received a Bachelor of Science in Management and an Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Lisa S. Yanez received a Bachelor of Science in Management from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Terrence D. Braddock received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Finance from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Maria Garcia Knight received a Bachelor of Science in Management from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- David M. Syring received a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science/Computer Science.
- Anthony Mettler received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration/Law Enforcement from Park University.
- Michael Anthony Morrow received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Preston I. Nealy received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Logistics from Park University.
- Alex R. Castro received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Alexander R. Greenlief received a Bachelor of Public Administration in Criminal Justice.
- Shani L. Motley received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from Park University.
- Cindy Goggins received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from Park University.
- Christina C. Roybal received a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology and an Undergraduate Certificate in Skilled Helper Adult and Pre-Adult from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- LaWanda Latrice Green received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Melinda L. Alicea received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
- Kristina Denice Gonzales received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Finance from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Ricardo Barnett received a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Luis Quesada received a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science/Computer Science and an Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Networking from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Raymond Diaz received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Finance from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Amy M. Rice received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Donte R. Sheffield received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration/Security from Park University.
- Linda L. McCaulla received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Healthcare from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Yolanda Kain received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Epiphany S. Dedeaux received a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Adrian Tolliver received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Rene A. Roddy received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management from Park University.
- Scott A. Ledbetter received a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science/Networking and Security from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Lawrence W. Martin received a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science/Computer Science from Park University.
- Marissa M. Perez received a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from Park University.
- Anthony A. Thomas received an Associate of Science in Management.
- Moranda A. Alexander received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from Park University.
- Michael A. Mendoza received a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from Park University.
- Luis Quesada received an Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Networking from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Bradley D. Sutton received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Computer Information Systems.
- Michael Ellis Summers received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Computer Information Systems.
- Alberto D. Peters received a Bachelor of Public Administration in Criminal Justice.
- Rodney Washington received a Master of Healthcare Administration in Human Resources Management.
- Orlando Garcia received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Tracy A. Harrington received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Healthcare from Park University.
- Jonathan Toribio Que received a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science/Software Development from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Maria C. Beltran received a Bachelor of Science in Management from Park University.
- Alvin R. Morris received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from Park University.
- Jacob James William Swank received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Healthcare.
- Mario Ricardo received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration/Law Enforcement from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Leah Michelle Haymond received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Human Resources from Park University.
- Latricia Tanay Kirk received a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Sangyoon Chung received a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science/Networking and Security.
- Jessica Agnew received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Human Resources from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Morgan Nickole Williams received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources.
- Park University held graduation ceremonies for students from Goodfellow Air Force Base, Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland Air Force Base, and JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base on December 7, 2020.
- There were 111 students eligible to graduate, with 8 receiving a master's degree, 93 receiving a bachelor's degree, 2 receiving a bachelor's degree and associate degree, 5 receiving a bachelor's degree and undergraduate certificate, and 3 receiving an associate degree.
- Wendy Gladys Alvarez received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Healthcare from Park University.
- Mark D. Borgfeld received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Aaron M. Morris received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources.
- Molly Ann Cross received an Associate of Science in Social Psychology.
- Brian David Vidrine received a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Melinda D. Crow received a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology.
- Wendy Susan Dooley received a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science/Data Management from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Wayne Breitenbucher received an Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- The graduation ceremony was originally scheduled for Dec. 5 at the Phoenician Ballroom at St. George Maronite Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas, but was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
- Brett Z. Daniel received a Bachelor of Science in Management from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Jennifer M. Velasquez received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Kenneth D. Cunningham received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Marketing from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Alberto T. Burgos received a Master of Business Administration from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Daniel Pool received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Computer Information Systems.
- Sirita T. Weaver received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management.
- Christopher D. Workman received a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies.
- Shakira M. Troutman received a Master of Healthcare Administration in Human Resources Management.
- Jens M. Clayson received a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science/Software Engineering.
- Oscar M. Vega received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Computer Information Systems from Park University.
- Bradley Keibler received an Associate of Science in Management/Logistics.
- Gabriela Liliana Ribeiro received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Healthcare from Park University.
- Jeremy M. Dawley received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration/Corrections and Criminal Justice Administration/Law Enforcement, and an Undergraduate Certificate in Terrorism and Homeland Security from Park University.
- Shanell Yvonne Kendrick received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Eric M. Grill received a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Valeria Rodriguez received a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- Michael E. Reid received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from Park University.
- Kimberly Ann Martin received a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science/Networking and Security from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- James E. Murphy Jr. received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Human Resources from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- James Noale Wells received a Bachelor of Science in Management/Marketing from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
- JoAnn Wilson received a Master of Education from Park University, with a concentration in Organizational Leadership and Adult Learning.
- Debra Brooks received a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from JBSA - Randolph Air Force Base.
Personal growth and learning are crucial for the graduates of Park University, as they navigate challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and celebrate their academic achievements at on-base ceremonies. Their degrees in education-and-self-development fields like Management, Social Psychology, and Information and Computer Science signal their dedication to their personal growth and the importance they place on learning.
Some of the graduates, like Keisha Hughes and Rachel Borjas, have earned multiple degrees from Park University, signifying their ongoing commitment to learning and personal growth. Amidst the disruptions caused by the pandemic, these milestones serve as a reminder of the resilience and determination of the students, and the enduring partnership between Park University and the military community.
