Latinx Graduate Celebration
Latinx Grad was started in 1997. This event commemorates the accomplishments of the Latinx communities and their allies.
For many historically underrepresented and traditionally marginalized students, graduating from college signifies success not only for themselves but also for their family and friends. The Intercultural Center recognizes the importance of this milestone with celebrations that offer Saint Mary’s students the opportunity to publicly thank the people who helped them on their journey.
Student Keynote Speaker
Giselle Espinola-Jimenez
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy.
Minor: Law & Society.
Latinx Graduates
Eria Marina Alcocer
Bibiana Alonso
Brianna Alvarado
Lindsey Aquino
Ivett Arellano
Cinthya Arellano Melchor
Kiera Armintrout
Monica Christina Barocio
Sara Irene Benavidez
Karime Blanco
Julianna Burkart
Isela Caballero
Maria Camacho
Tanya Castro
Alexia Castro Morales
Yesenia Ceja Guido
Jorge Clavijo
Maria Collazos
Emily Conway
Damian Cortez
Aaron Cuellar
Regina Cuevas Dorador
Ismael Diaz
Jessica Paola Dominguez
Kayla Dunham
Leslye Enriquez
Giselle Espinola-Jimenez
Michael Esquivel-Cheung
Maya Favela
Nesther Fernandez
Kristina Galan
Liana Garcia
Juaqlyne Garza
Summer Gill
Jazmine Godinez
Irene Gonzalez
Sarahi González
Valeria Analyssa Gonzalez
Dalia Gonzalez Vargas
Karina Gutierrez
Nicole Hernandez
Selena Hernandez
Whitney Ibarra
Imelda Jimenez
Angelica Raquel Lara
Gabrielle Larraguivel
Cesar Ledesma
Jordan Macias
Ollie Maggi
Jose Malagon-Cano
Annaliese Martinez
Kassandra Teresa Martinez
Odaliz Mata
Alondra Mendoza
Angie Menjivar
Sebastian Moeller
Crystal Monroy
Alejandra Monroy-Silva
Andrea Montesdeoca
Micaela Morgan Mota
Samantha Nieves
Tahlia Padilla
Gabrielle Palacios
Jessenia Pastran
Karissa Peinado
Victoria Perigault
Sergio Pimentel
Helen Poleski
Ryan Ramirez
Tania Ramos
Victoria Renteria
Veronica Rivera
Stephanie Rodas
Victor Rojas-Rodriguez
Diana Ruiz
Eva Angelina Schoenrock
Eduardo Silva
Galilea Silva
Lauren Soares
Alexia Jasmine Soria
Marilyn Sosa
Evelyn Tijero
Ana Toscano
Yanira Toscano
Dakota Haley Valdez
Victoria Vidales
Manuel Villalobos
Jocelyn Villalta Lua
Madeleine Vine
Prisma Singh Walia
Darling Merilin Zamora
Julian Zepeda
Awards
Dr. David Quijada
Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies
BROTHER MANUEL VEGA LATINO EMPOWERMENT AWARD
Awarded to a faculty or staff member who the graduating class believes has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the Latinx community at Saint Mary’s.
Annaliese Martinez
Bachelor of Arts, Ethnic Studies & English
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD
Awarded to a graduating student who the graduating class believes has demonstrated exceptional service and leadership to the Latinx community at Saint Mary’s.
Staff and Faculty Congratulations
A compilation video message of congratulations and best wishes from just some of the SMC faculty and staff whom the graduating class identified as influential mentors and professors along their respective journeys.
Features: Alicia Rusoja, Álvaro Ramírez, Amissa Miller, Carrie Davis, Cathy Davalos, Cesar Ramos, David Quijada, Denise Witzig, Emily Klein, Jeanine King, Jennifer Pigza, Kathy Littles, Legacy Lee, Loan Dao, Maria Luisa Ruiz, Michael J. Viola, Myrna Santiago, Scott Schonfeldt-Aultman and Ynez Wilson Hirst
