Graduate Spotlights
Featuring Graduating Students in 2022
Congratulations to all who've earned their Graduation from Coastline College this year. Take a look at some of the students we're celebrating:
Kristen Foster
United States Navy, PO2
Major: Computer Networking - Cybersecurity
Quote: "The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion." -Albert Camus
Lazaro Gutierrez
Army, SFC
Major: Logistics/Supply Chain Management and Supervision
Transfer University: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
Quote: "This is the way." -The Mandalorian
Marcella Hawkins
United State Navy / PO1 E-6
Major: Business Administration
Plans after Graduation: Unsure, somehwere I would be able to pursue a dual bachelor degree.
Quote: "It's always WE before ME." -Terrance 'TD' Davis
Darrin Hemenway
Major: Horticulture
Plans after Graduation: Continue learning
Quote: "Taking care of plants is an accomplishment."
Adam Hitchcox
United States Coast Guard, Chief Petty Officer
Major: Business Administration, Business Human Resources, General Business
Quote: "Act as if you are, and you will become such." -Leo Tolstoy
Samantha Jelonnek
US Navy Helicopter Aircrewman
Major: Psychology
Transfer University: Arizona State
Quote: "Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us dragons exist, but because they tell us dragons can be beaten." -G.K. Chesterton
Kim Kanahele
Major: Animal Care Basics, COAST Vocational
Certificate of Completion, COAST Vocational Program
Quote: "My dream is to make the world better place for all animals."
Tamara Lavette Chappell
US Army Staff Sergeant
Major: Logistics/Supply Chain Management and Supervision
Transfer University: undecided
Quote: "You are nnever too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." -C.S. Lewis
Katie Ledbetter
Major: Animal Care Basics, COAST Program
Plans after Graduation: I want to work in the field of animal care with excellent people who can teach me additional helpful skills.
Quote: "I know that nnow I can serve in the [Animal Care] field as a provider and a beloved companion of animals, keeping them healthy and free from sickness, disease, or sever injury."
Nallely Lisania Pena
Army, SFC
Major: Logistics/Supply Chain Management and Supervision & Management
Transfer University: Southern New Hampshire
Quote: "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything." -Alexander Hamilton
Paul Madison
US Navy, Operations Specialist First Class (EXW/SW/AW)
Major: Electronics and Social & Behavioral Sciences
Transfer University: Norwich
Quote: "Ability is of little account without opportunity." -Lucille Ball
Theresa Mendoza
US Navy / Personnel Specialist Chief Petty Officer
Major: Human Resources, Business Administration, Business
Transfer University: Current student at Trident International
Quote: "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." -Colin Powell
Michael Miranda
Retired Corporal, United States Marine Corps
Major: AA in Emergency Management / Homeland Security with Criminal Justice
Quote: Mahalo Coastline College, the Professors, and my Counselors. "Achieve your goal at any age."
KeyAundree DeMond Muldrow
Army / SGT
Major: Logistics / Supply Chain Management and Supervision
Transfer University: American Military
Quote: "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."
Michael Poyaoan
US Navy, E6/Air Traffic Controller
Major: Aviation Technology / Computer Science
Transfer University: National University
Quote: "You don't have to hold a position in order to be a leader."
Mary Grace Protacio-Mercado
Major: Healthcare Management
Plans after graduation: Currently working as a Marketing Assistant in a healthcare company.
Quote: "Aim high and hold on to your dream. Keep the flame burning until you reach your goals. Excuses are hurdles. Focus, believe and have faith in yourself and with God."
Shon Sorrell
United States Navy, PO1
Major: Cybersecurity
Transfer University: Excelsior
Quote: "Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do." -Shaquille O'Neal
Emya Way
United States Army, SSG
Major: Logistics/Supply Chain Management and Supervision
Transfer University: Army Public University System
Quote: Remember that you will never lose with God behind you... It's either a win or a lesson learned!
Fabian Tramkim, Emergency Management graduate, shares his experience at Coastline College.
Roy Sahachaisere, Business Administration major, shares his experience at Coastline College.
Jake Carew, Social and Behavioral Sciences graduate, shares his experience at Coastline College.