KINGSVILLE (May 17, 2018) — 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 29.
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: Santiago Moreno, computer science
Alamo: Ashlee Martinez, biomedical sciences
Alice: Stephen-Ray Beltran, mechanical engineering; Christin Estrada, management; Stephanie Flores, communication science and disorders; Michael Garcia, mechanical engineering; Abigail Gonzalez, kinesiology; Isaul Molina, accounting; Jennifer Morgan, master’s in counseling and guidance; Rubi Rodas, accounting; Catarina Rodriguez, biomedical sciences; Lauren Rodriguez, chemical engineering; Sadie Salinas, special education
Austin: Edward Chavez, management; Daniel Gracia, architectural engineering; Brianna Rodriguez, psychology
Bandera: Nikki Sandidge, agriculture science
Banquete: Alyssa Rios, kinesiology
Beasley: William Garrett Boehnemann, range and wildlife management
Beaumont: Kristi Johnson, criminology; Kevin Leblanc, industrial management and technology
Beeville: Julissa Martinez, finance
Ben Bolt: Felipe Guerra, animal-wildlife vet technology
Bishop: Megan Cross, interdisciplinary studies; Lue Gonzales, communications; Jason Guajardo, English
Boerne: Thomas Helmke, biomedical sciences
Brownsville: Juan Alvarez, management; Armando Castillo, marketing; Rosalyn Castro, chemistry; Daena Diaz, animal science; Carlos Garcia, criminology; Arnaldo Jimenez, kinesiology; Iran Jimenez, finance; Jose Pizarro, kinesiology; Roel Tovar, civil engineering; Andres Zelaya, history
Caddo Mills: Robert Bostwick, master’s in business administration
Celina: Joel Wilson, chemical engineering
Center Point: Frank Thompson
Copperas Cove: Marianna Gonzales, accounting
Corpus Christi: Hannah Beaty, mechanical engineering; Richard Body, psychology; Travis Burford, geology; Maria Donato Molina, doctoral in Hispanic studies; Jasmine Estelle, biomedical sciences; Juan Fernandez, mechanical engineering; Cristina Garza, chemical engineering; Chelsea Gonzalez, kinesiology; Guadalupe Lara, mechanical engineering; Audrey Lucio, geology; Adolfo Martinez, mechanical engineering; Justin Mota, information systems; Madelynn Mount, social work; Brandon Mourer, chemical engineering; Jeffery Parks, mechanical engineering; Natalie Perez, master’s in counseling and guidance; Mario Ramirez, mechanical engineering; Brittany Rodriguez, chemical engineering; Nicholas Rodriguez, chemical engineering; Emily Saenz, computer science; Ashley Schmitgen, range and wildlife management; Adriana Silvas, communication science and disorders; Tyler Thompson, animal science; Samuel Wilson, chemical engineering; Sara Wolf, political science; Benito Zuniga, electrical engineering
Cotulla: Gianna Rodriguez, agricultural science
Crystal City: Aracely Castillo, interdisciplinary studies; Joe Brandon Gonzalez, range and wildlife management
Cypress: Casey Roselini, finance
Deer Park: Michaelina Gonzales, communications
Del Rio: Gabriella Garcia, animal science
Devine: Josephine Guzman, kinesiology
Donna: Ashley Avila, animal-wildlife vet technology; Catalina Gonzales, kinesiology; Crystal Zamarron, communications
Driscoll: Maranda Gonzalez, interdisciplinary studies
Eagle Lake: Jeremy Stevenson, kinesiology
Eagle Pass: Jesus Fabela, natural gas engineering; Janell Nieves, social work; Selena Zarate, music
Edcouch: Reneal Rodriguez, chemical engineering
Edinburg: Dora Cavazos, master’s in adult education; Miranda Leal, biomedical sciences; Alyssa Martinez, social work; Sofia Pena, animal science; Javier Silva, criminology; Jesus Trevino, architectural engineering; Astrid Valdez, biomedical sciences; Saul Yanez, civil engineering
Edna: Abram Johnson, biology
El Campo: Matthew Thonsgaard, mechanical engineering
El Paso: Gerardo Alvidrez Jr., computer science; Alyssa Ortega, biomedical sciences
Falfurrias: Dominic Escobar, mechanical engineering
Forney: Ashley Britton, animal-wildlife vet technology
Galveston: Diego Adame, mechanical engineering
Ganado: Gunner McCain, civil engineering
Gonzalez: Ralston Williams, range and wildlife management
Harlingen: Isaiah Cano, master’s in early childhood; Denise Davila, master’s in early childhood; Eduardo Moncada, music; Anthony Perez, music; Alejandro Vera, natural gas engineering
Hebbronville: Joseph Garza, biology; Victoria Garza, biomedical sciences
Houston: Kayla Carm, social work; Cybelle Cerda, communications science and disorders; Nickolas Flores, industrial management and technology; David Holleman, accounting; Briana Kidd, criminology; Darrell Sanchez, biomedical sciences
Karnes City: Dylan Doreck, range and wildlife management
Kingsville: Joe Michael Acuna, criminology; Natalie Alaniz, accounting; Vanessa Falcon, animal science; Janel Garza, biomedical sciences; Samantha Gonzalez, kinesiology; Andra Medina, animal-wildlife vet technology; Silvia Medrano, accounting; Veronica Medrano, educational administration; Raul Mendez, history; Rolando Molina, psychology; Leah Morales, marketing; Isabel Moreno, kinesiology; Samantha Olivares, management; Jessica Pena, interdisciplinary studies; Angela Pineda, art; Albert Rios, general business; Zachary Rodriguez, computer science; Lindsey Sanchez, human sciences; Jessica Sandoval, accounting; Laura Trebotich, general business; Laura Trevino, history; Selina Trevino, biomedical sciences; Kristian Villarreal, biology; Margarita Willhelm, geology; Homero Michael Zamora, chemical engineering
La Feria: Jonah Trevino, agricultural science; Darlene Vela, psychology
La Joya: Omar Garcia, mechanical engineering
Laredo: Andres Aleman, electrical engineering; Jaime Cantu, range and wildlife management; Oscar Ramirez, mechanical engineering
Los Fresnos: Michael Vasquez, criminology
Lyford: Guadalupe Sanchez, history
McAllen: Itzel Alfaro, industrial management and technology; Christian Cantu, communication sciences and disorders; Efrain Cortina, electrical engineering; Alejandro Palacios, natural gas engineering
Mercedes: Maritza Espinoza, criminology; Roy Ramirez, criminology
Mission: Jose Alaniz, biomedical science; Diego Alonso, information systems; Kassandra Balderas, interdisciplinary studies; Maritza Bazan, kinesiology; Gilbert Castelano, civil engineering; Kendra Garcia, agriculture science; Nina Noemi Perez, human sciences; Javier Angel Sanchez Jr., agriculture science; Daniel Antonio Torres, natural gas engineering
Monte Alto: Jasmine Garate, master’s in special education
Needville: Jade Mauricio, animal science
New Braunfels: Cooper Engel, mechanical engineering
Orange Grove: Meagan Aguilar, psychology; Shala Gorbet, criminology
Palacios: Zachery Garcia, mechanical engineering; Juan Guardiola, master’s in electrical engineering; Monica Nevarez, mechanical engineering
Pasadena: Cody Brabston, range and wildlife management
Pearsall: Destinee Reyes, kinesiology
Pharr: Marco Gonzalez, criminology; Alexia Lucero, criminology; Elizabeth Torres, counseling and guidance
Pleasanton: Kristyn Leija, communication science and disorders; Colleen Solis, music
Port Lavaca: Skyler Blinka, chemical engineering; Adriel Cordova, chemistry; Zachary Cruz, mechanical engineering; Haleigh Gonzales, architectural engineering
Portland: Brittney Gonzales, civil engineering; Isaac Ochoa, civil engineering
Premont: Timothy Benavides, criminology
Progresso: Jerry Rodriguez, management
Raymondville: Carolyn Buse, human nutrition; Katelyn Buse, environmental engineering; Chloe Munoz, social work
Richmond: Tomisin Alagbe, geology
Rio Grande City: Melanie Garza, psychology; Alvaro Guerrero, range and wildlife management; Lorena Lopez, master’s in sociology
Robstown: Samantha Baltierra, animal-wildlife vet technology; Kevin Davila, chemical engineering; Stephanie Garza, pre-engineering; Patricia Herrera, communication sciences and disorders; Kaitlin Reyes, human nutrition; Rebekah Wessels, animal-wildlife vet technology
Roma: Roxana Saenz Marroquin, psychology; Arlene Saldana, master’s in counseling and guidance
Rosharon: Jontavia Dailey, psychology
Rowena: Lizette Paceley, doctoral in educational leadership
San Antonio: Frank Cruz Cardenas Jr., communications; Lisa Guevara, master’s in special education; Marcus Nino, civil engineering; Deana Richardson, human nutrition; Andrea Rodriguez, music; Gene Strehle, criminal justice
San Benito: Robert Benavides, communications; Cassandra Carrizales, mechanical engineering; Hector Leal, civil engineering; Destiny Sandoval, agriculture science; Kassandra Sosa, criminology
San Diego: Jo Benavides, art; Yanissa Escalante, biomedical sciences; Jesse Estrello, range and wildlife management; Ricardo Garcia, mechanical engineering
San Juan: Carla Garza, mechanical engineering; Brittny Reyes, interdisciplinary studies; Erik Sanchez, natural gas engineering
Santa Rosa: Tyisha Cipriano, kinesiology
Sealy: Madeline Kelley, biomedical sciences
Seguin: Alvin Petty III, agriculture science
Sinton: Eric Espinoza, architectural engineering; Marivel Marroquin, psychology; Andy Wilson, chemistry
Sullivan City: Jennifer Islas, biomedical science
Taft: Aaron Gonzales, marketing; Andrew Gonzales, marketing; Derek Gonzales, management
Tivoli: Nathaniel Alvarado, civil engineering
Van Vleck: Claire McReynolds, animal science
Victoria: Matthew Bast, mechanical engineering; Taylor Cole, interdisciplinary studies; Avery Fajkus, animal science; Christopher Henschen, management; Dawson Jacob, industrial management and technology; Raul Jimenez, electrical engineering; Danielle Malik, architectural engineering; Yesenia Martinez, social work; Abigail Schneider, pre-engineering; Shelbie Van Beveren, agribusiness; Hayden Webel, mechanical engineering; Kelley Wood, range and wildlife management
Vidor: Jarred Taylor, biology
Waller: Annabelle Cerda, management
Weslaco: Priscilla Estevanes, kinesiology; Yadria Lopez, master’s in counseling and guidance; Frances Losoya, interdisciplinary studies; Rafael Moya, mechanical engineering
Zapata: Maria Sanchez, communication science and disorders
Alaska: Kumar Kurapati, management
Florida: Sarah Gilbert, natural gas engineering
Illinois: Maryann Hoyer, human nutrition
Mexico: Diana Lissette Cespedes Cuervo, marketing; Edwin Manrique, civil engineering
Saudi Arabia: Nasser Alotaibe, civil engineering