Graduation 2023
As you cross this significant milestone, remember that your journey has been paved with hard work, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. You have shown the world that greatness knows no boundaries, and that dreams can thrive even in the most unexpected places. Embrace the limitless possibilities that lie ahead, knowing that you possess the power to shape your future and leave an indelible mark on the world. Go forth, graduates, and let your brilliance illuminate the path for others to follow. The world eagerly awaits your incredible contributions.
Watch the 2023 SKC Commencement Ceremony
Charge into your Future!
Schedule of Events
Grand Entry
Drum – Yamncut
Invocation
Nadia Adams
Salish Language Apprenticeship Program
Welcome
Mr. Jim Durglo
SKC Board of Directors Chairman
President’s Welcome
Dr. Sandra Boham
Salish Kootenai College President
Commencement Address
Carrie Billy
CEO/President of AIHEC
Presentation of 2022-2023 Student of the Year
Dr. Antony Berthelote
V.P. of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs
Student Address
Dominque LaForge
2022-23 Student of the Year
Presentation of 2022-2023 Faculty of the Year
Dr. Antony Berthelote
V.P. of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs
Janene Lichtenberg
Presentation of Honorary Degrees
Mr. Jim Durglo
SKC Board of Directors Chairman Affairs
Presentation & Awarding of Diplomas to the SKC Graduating Class of 2023
Dr. Elaine Frank
Dean of Graduate Division
Dr. Antony Berthelote
V.P. of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs
Closing Prayer
Marquise Askan
Kootenai Language Apprenticeship Program
Honor Dance & Exit
Drum – Chief Cliff
2023 SKC Graduates
Master of Education Curriculum & Instruction
Steven Florenzio Arca
Shawnna R. Berthelote
Naomi Michelle Billedeaux
Dana C. Bremner
Shannon Coffin
Sunny DeCoteau
Stephanie A Fisher
Jennifer HeavyRunner
Tommy HeavyRunner
Cheryl L. Madman
Chase Nevarez
Bryanna Kristine Peterson
Brenda J. Richey
Veronica Willeto DeCrane
Amy Renae Williams
Master of Science Natural Resource Management
Brian Hogenson
Bachelor of Science Native Language Teacher Education
Cierra Jeppesen
Nicole Rae Perry
Kristina Mays
Associate of Science Native Language Teacher Education
Nadia S Adams
Jeanette Gardipe
Andrea McDonald
Lydia McKinney
Certificate of Completion Intensive Salish Language
Nadia S Adams
Andrea McDonald
Lydia McKinney
Alfred Woodcock
Associate of Arts Tribal Administration & Governance
Joele L. Big Sam-Keenan
Bachelor of Arts Tribal Historic Preservation
Ahwahnee Rain Williams
Associate of Arts Tribal Historic Preservation
Rylee Arlee
Tucker Allen Courville
Julie Jeffers
Dominique LaForge
Dine’ Warriors-Pistolbullet
Ahwahnee Rain Williams
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration
Misty Lea Doss
Associate of Arts Business Management
Shelby Blu BigSpring
Joshua Dean Boggess
Dana Comes At Night
Marcia Fisher
Rhea L. Gourneau
Jon-Anthony Clark Henry
Tara Hummingbird Jewell
Nevaeh Ranee Little-Marry
Angela Lozeau
Ronda Lozeau
Madison Martinez
Mary Rose Morigeau
Dawnette LaRose Swank
Bachelor of Science
Early Childhood Education: Preschool – 3
Camas Levi McClure
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education
Madalena Alicia Grace Clough
Sulee R. DeRoche
Adam Theis
Hydee Dayne Wilson
Associate of Science Elementary Education
Jade Danielle Dempsey
Emma Jo Scott
Quincy Terrell Williams
Bachelor of Science Early Childhood Education
Brittany Lace Fisher
Associate of Arts Early Childhood Education
Shawnda Sorrell
Bachelor of Science Forestry: Forest Management
Nizhoni Harvey
Jeniffer LaCounte
Omar Jara Lopez
Jarod Swan
Joni Kay Tobacco
Rachel C Tom
Associate of Science Forestry: Forest Management
Amanda Jo Berens
Jeniffer LaCounte
Aryn N. Mamizuka
Sarye RunsBehindMedicine
Joni Kay Tobacco
Lucas Vanderburg
Bachelor of Science Forestry: Wildland Fire
Marty J. Wallace Sr.
Associate of Science Forestry: Wildland Fire
Fidencio R. Balderas
Bachelor of Science Environmental Aquatic Resources
Leslie Ann Brownrigg
Bachelor of Science Wildlife & Fisheries
erin christine bell
Logan Lee Williams
Associate of Science Wildlife & Fisheries
Amari Guardipee
Traylyn Rose Kennerly
Samantha L. McNair
Morgan Rain Sellars
Bachelor of Science Hydrology
Joni Kay Tobacco
Associate of Science Hydrology
Scott R. Ollinger
Bachelor of Arts Psychology
Darcy Egan
Annie I. Evans
Janene M. Padilla
Sierra Faith Trotter
Associate of Arts Psychology
Alexia Biederman
Mariah Cheff
Cortnie Grace Ellenwood
Chanona Greiff
Tyrah Hammond
Johona Hoskinson
Anjulisiri R Moran
Desirae Rose Nault
Thomas Preston
MaryJo Sandberg
Alycia Michelle Shorty
Francheska A. Whitworth
Sunniva Whitworth
Bachelor of Science Life Sciences-Cellular Biology
Amber Hamm
Bachelor of Science Life Sciences-Environmental Health
Spencer Lloyd Dawson
Bachelor of Science Nursing
Jaycee Cooper
Gretchen Joan Fischer
Erin S. Horner
Kersten Jackson
JoDawna Renee Tso
Associate of Science General Science
Ryeanna Rain Rychelle Fennerr
Natasha Gravelle
Casey Lammers
Hailey Briana Nicole Tallmadge
Melanie Natysha-Rae Upham
Associate of Arts Health Promotion Practices
Theresa Marilyn Brendible
Valerie J. Johnson
Sarah Rose Parisian
Johnita Talawyma
Bachelor of Social Work
Jonathan Brewer
Angela C Evans
Donna Sophia Richard
Morning Star Roberts
Jaydee Lynn Weatherwax
Associate of Arts Chemical Dependency Counseling
Suzanne Elizabeth Doney
Josephine Nicole Drennan-Beck
Rebecca Groessler
Micole Foust LaCounte
Allen Goober McClure
Megan Rennich
Frances Rose Steffensmier
Associate of Arts Digital Design Technology
Nicholas Christopher Grant
Robyn Kay Iron
Shannon Salisbury DePoe
Desmyn J. Singer
Jorah Thompson
Associate of Arts Fine Arts
Devin Cordier
Nicholas Christopher Grant
Robyn Kay Iron
Twilynn LopezdeVictoria-Caye
Shannon Salisbury DePoe
Associate of Arts Liberal Arts
Gabriel A. Caye
Certificate of Completion Medical Assistant
Mayana Adrian
Danielle Pierre
Certificate of Completion Emergency Services: Emergency Health Studies
Seanna Rose Bigcrane
Wiley Kuntz
Certificate of Completion Pre-Engineering
Lansing Trey Don’t Mix
Trevor Jon Sorrell Jr.
Certificate of Completion Bookkeeping & Payroll
Andruw Michael Allen
Heather Marie Croff
Associate of Arts Grant Projects Management
Dana Lynn Comes At Night
Amy B Devereaux
Dawnette LaRose Swank
Certificate of Completion Grant Projects Assistant
Andruw Michael Allen
Certificate of Completion Dental Assisting Technology
Cara J Guardipee
Paris Jade Vaile
Certificate of Completion Medical Office Professional
Elease Aren Mendoza
Madison M. Miller
Krystal Orman
Certificate of Completion Highway Construction Training
Kaden Blixt
Comfort Bolen
Blaise Burland
Vincent Comstock
Bodis Duran
Hansen Victorio Kazhe
Freddy Martinez
Workforce Certificate Graduates
Computer Applications
Heather Marie Croff
Tara Jewell
Ronda Lozeau
Dental Endorsement
Falon Taylor BigSpring
Cara Jo Guardipee
Paris Jade Vaile
Emergency Medical Technician
Seanna Bigcrane
Wiley Kuntz
Anthony Jade Whiteman
Geospatial Science
Nizhoni Harvey
Omar Lopez
Aryn N Mamizuka
Patrick David Racine
Sarye RunsBehindMedicine
Jarod Swan
Rachel C Tom
Thomas Irving Trahan
Michael Kent Umphrey
Unmanned Aerial Systems Operations
Randall Paul Finley
Sarye RunsBehindMedicine
Rachel C Tom
Payroll
Anna Elbon
Ashley Lyn Tryon
Automotive Repair
Jeremiah Berthelote