KINGSVILLE (May 5, 2017) — Graduating students from Texas A&M University-Kingsville who purchased an official school ring received them during one of two special ceremonies held Sunday, April 23.
Graduates and alumni are able to purchase an official Texas A&M-Kingsville ring. Students have made the ring purchase and ceremony an annual tradition of the university. A committee of students, staff, alumni and faculty selected a company to design the ring. Its symbols reflect the university’s history and traditions.
The symbols include the school’s mascot, the javelina, because of its tenacity; mesquite and cactus, because they personify the students’ ability to survive and prosper; palm trees, because they are found all over campus; the Lone Star, because it symbolizes the state of Texas; and the College Hall clock tower, because it is the most recognized landmark on campus.
Students receiving their official school ring are listed, along with their hometown and major. All are from Texas except where otherwise noted.
Agua Dulce: Sabrina Arellano, biomedical sciences
Alamo: Sarah Garza, communication sciences and disorders; Aryn McFarland, English; Reynaldo Olvera Jr., biology
Alice: Ricky Benavides, biomedical sciences; Agatha Diaz, interdisciplinary studies; Jake Gonzalez, communications; Rolando Hernandez, mechanical engineering; Rachel Pulido, music; Amanda Sanchez, animal science
Arlington: Aidan Flores, management
Austin: Karli Reynolds, civil engineering
Banquete: Joseph Gallia, industrial management and technology
Bay City: Michael Merendino, range and wildlife management
Baytown: Lorena Medina, psychology
Beeville: Marriah Menchaca, communications; Lane Rothlisberger, agribusiness
Ben Bolt: Felipe Guerra, animal-wildlife vet technology
Bishop: Anastasia Alexander, accounting; Felipe Cruz, management; Monica Gonzalez, music; Orlando Rosa, kinesiology
Brookshire: Imani Lacey, biomedical sciences
Brownsville: Cruz Armas, kinesiology; Yesenia Balli, kinesiology; Juan Barrientes, psychology; Ashley Cervantes, agribusiness; Kendrah DeLeon, animal science; Daena Diaz, animal science; Pedro Gonzalez, biomedical sciences; Francisco Limon, management; Jesus Martinez, criminology; Alexander Varela, civil engineering
Bruni: Joel Lopez Jr., industrial management and technology
Canyon Lake: Kyle Krohn, civil engineering
Carrizo Springs: Jose Gallegos, civil engineering
Copperas Cove: Iliana Lara, fashion and interiors merchandising
Corpus Christi: Juan Alvarez, mechanical engineering; Veronica Alvarez, mechanical engineering; Katy Bendele, architectural engineering; Isabella Brown, accounting; Katie Campbell, agribusiness; Josephine Delgado, biomedical sciences; Paul Escamilla, political science; Samantha Garza, biomedical sciences; Jessica Gonzalez, kinesiology; Jorge Gonzalez, mechanical engineering; Victor Guzman, mechanical engineering; Marissa Hinojosa, architectural engineering; Kurtis Kuypers, Brenda Leal-Flores, communication sciences and disorders; Courtney Macias, criminology; Christin Mendez, human sciences; Ninive Montoya, master’s in counseling and guidance; Juan Moreno, mechanical engineering; Daniel Quesada, chemical engineering; Brandon Sandoval, electrical engineering; Brinty Spencer, psychology; Joshua Trevino, chemical engineering; Lillian Vasquez, communication sciences and disorders; Emmanuel Vega, mechanical engineering
Cotulla: Tiphanie Contreras, marketing
Del Rio: Cristian Barrios Salas, architectural engineering
Delmita: Elyssa Benavides, agriculture science
D’Hanis: Derrick Kenney, chemical engineering
Donna: Ashley Del Villar, human nutrition
Eagle Pass: Kassandra Escamilla, animal-wildlife vet technology; Jose Jimenez, civil engineering; Luis Quinones, electrical engineering; Martha Reyes, master’s in counseling and guidance; Alicia Zapata, human sciences
East Bernard: Avery Hlavinka, biomedical sciences
Edcouch: Laura San Miguel, interdisciplinary studies
Edinburg: David Esparza, agriculture science; Felina Fernandez, interdisciplinary studies; Victoria Gutierrez, range and wildlife management; Kristen Hake, political science; Leslie Llanos, chemical engineering; Yvette Martinez, interdisciplinary studies; Bryan Ponce, criminal justice; Amanda Sanchez, social work; Trinidad Sanchez, finance; Victoria Solis, animal science; Damian Urbina, chemistry; Kassandra Villarreal, animal science
El Campo: Clark Kyle, range and wildlife management
Fredericksburg: Daniel Rojas, marketing
Ganado: Austin Alford, kinesiology; Braydan Angel, industrial management and technology
Giddings: Alisa Bautista, art; Yolisma Perez, criminal justice
Goliad: Olivia Garcia, psychology
Gregory: Robert Rangel, industrial management and technology
Harlingen: Iliana Bernal De Contreras, natural gas engineering; Rigoberto Correa Jr., accounting; Xiomara Cortez, animal science; Audra Estrada, animal science; Ricardo Mendez Jr., criminology; David Munoz Jr., agriculture science; Demmee Rodriguez, kinesiology; Jesus Trevino, industrial management and technology
Hebbronville: Eliverto Cantu, kinesiology; Rita Dominguez, kinesiology; Shelby Jenkins, criminology; Justine Moreno, communication sciences and disorders
Hidalgo: Christopher Armas, kinesiology
Houston: Erica Barrera, criminology; Cynthia Chevez, chemical engineering; Ashley De La Torre, animal science; Jamal Foote, psychology; Essence Gilbert, kinesiology; Priscilla Lopez, biomedical sciences; Francisco Ramirez Jr., information systems; Racheal Somoye, kinesiology
Inez: Seth Tater, animal science
Katy: Joshua Krnavek, geology
Kingsville: Claudia DeLeon, animal science; Sarah Etheridge, range and wildlife management; Veronica Garcia, marketing; Adriana Garza, management; Jonathan Garza, criminal justice; Mario Hernandez, management; Antonio McGuire, architectural engineering; Raelene Mendez, agriculture science; Amelia Olivarez, civil engineering; Alyssa Salinas, marketing; Bianca Salinas, kinesiology; Francisco Salinas, information systems; Amanda Sandoval, communication sciences and disorders; Krystin Torres, English; Haley Wagner, architectural engineering
La Blanca: Felix Alfaro, criminology
La Feria: Aaron Martinez, agriculture science; Emilio Tamez, kinesiology; Jeremy Tamez, kinesiology
La Grange: Morgan De La Rosa, general business; Justin Neiser, range and wildlife management
Laredo: Mary Dilley, animal-wildlife vet technology; Manoella Lopez, animal science; Javier Martinez, master’s in animal science; Lysandra Martinez, accounting; Ashley Mora, criminal justice; Jose Ramirez, animal science; Iliana Rodriguez, agriculture science; Katarina Trevino, interdisciplinary studies
Los Fresnos: Rebeka Borders, animal-wildlife vet technology; Ben Gonzalez, agriculture science
Luling: Gilbert Castillo, electrical engineering
Magnolia: Travis Caudill, criminology
McAllen: Danielle Arenas, civil engineering; Iris Martinez, management; Raul Rojas, natural gas engineering; Brittany Sanchez, interdisciplinary studies; Israel Segura, criminal justice
Mercedes: Derek Cordero, mathematics; Erika Hernandez, environmental engineering; Norman Reid, agriculture science; Eduardo Rivas, music
Mission: Nidia DeLeon, finance; Eli Escaname, kinesiology; Tiffany Espericueta, communication sciences and disorders; Yessenia Garza, animal science; Joel Leal Jr., industrial management and technology; Ashley Lopez, animal science; Cassandra Ramirez, animal science
Moulton: Dallas Rothbauer, range and wildlife management
New Braunfels: Sergio Castilleja, mechanical engineering
Orange Grove: Shane Stehle, kinesiology
Pharr: Diana Vasquez, criminal justice
Port Aransas: Nicholas Maxham, criminology
Port Lavaca: Devian Cantu, industrial management and technology
Portland: Kailey Jesse, communication sciences and disorders
Poth: Troy Stone, industrial management and technology
Premont: Krystal Jimenez, biology; Amanda Rodriguez, geology
Raymondville: Aritza Garcia, human sciences; Natalie Janes, kinesiology; Joe Mendiola, political science; Miguel Pardon, master’s in special education
Richmond: Efrain Chapa, marketing
Rio Grande City: Maria Cantu, biology; Klarissa Falcon, interdisciplinary studies; Dayna Gonzalez, communication sciences and disorders; Matthew Gonzalez, mechanical engineering; Cristal Lopez, communication sciences and disorders
Rio Hondo: Joe Cruz Jr., criminology
Riviera: Hallie Davis, agribusiness
Robstown: Amanda Amaya, master’s in criminology; Gabriel Anzaldua, biomedical sciences; Adrienne De Leon, interdisciplinary studies; Analisa Garcia, biology; Juan Gomez Jr., psychology; Makenzie Lowke, animal science; Trevor Moses, criminology
Rockport: Kailey Hill, agribusiness
San Antonio: James Collazo, mathematics; Gary Gutierrez, agriculture science; Isabel Mata, psychology; Katalina Pruneda, range and wildlife management; Krystal Puente, biomedical sciences; Marc Rybezynski, civil engineering; Jorge Velez, civil engineering; Kimberly Ytuarte, biomedical sciences
San Benito: Joel Barrera, marketing; Oscar Lara, music
San Juan: Lizanne Olivarez, interdisciplinary studies; Brianna Rodriguez, pre-social work
San Manuel: Alexandra De Los Santos, political science
Santa Maria: Joseph Aleman, kinesiology
Somerset: Victoria Pecina, animal science
Spring: Derrick Bruce, chemical engineering; Sierra Kelley, animal science
Spring Branch: Thomas James, computer science
Taft: Katie Hernandez, criminology; Patricia Luera, human development
Taylor: Daniel Garza, history
Tomball: Brian Wilkinson, geology
Victoria: Robert Hinojosa III, management
Weslaco: Brianna Castillo, criminal justice; Jose Garza, agribusiness; Amanda Mendoza, kinesiology; Virginia Ortiz, social work; Gabrielle Palomo, master’s in counseling and guidance; Katarina Rodriguez, human nutrition
West Colombia: Joshua Bailey, architectural engineering
Zapata: Cesar Ramos Jr., agriculture science; Jasmin Resendez, biology
California: Cynthia Rodriguez, management; Anneka Traylor, animal-wildlife vet technology
Wisconsin: Jared Smith, animal science
Ivory Coast: Yann Kouame, master’s in natural gas engineering
Mexico: Jorge Castilleja, civil engineering; Arturo Escobedo, industrial management and technology; David Hinojosa, chemical engineering
Saudi Arabia: Turki Alfahad, civil engineering; Ibrahim Alghamdi, mechanical engineering