1. AcknolegdmentsPage 4-5

2. StaffPage 6-7

3. SeniorsPage 8-20

4. JuniorPage 21

5. SophomoresPage 22

6. FreshmanPage 23

7. Student Goverment AssociationPage 24-25

8. Academic Honor AssemblyPage 26-32

9. ConsecrationPage 33-37

10. Fashion Show Glam 2012Page 38-43

11. College LifePage 44-58

12. Senior AwardsPage 59-72

13. Chirstmas DinnerAnd Farewell Dinner

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14. Memoir SeniorsPage 83-93

15. AutographsPage 94-97

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First and foremost we would like to thank our

dear provost, Mathew An-derson, for his unconditional support towards the year-book and the faith and con-fidence he had on us to make the yearbook happen. To his lovely assistants, Norma Ser-rano and Joan Fajardo, for always being there when we had questions or needed last minute help. We would also like to thank our club mem-bers that always supported us and were on the scene taking pictures (Daniela Donan, Luis Molina, Bran-don Chavarria, Edith Nav-arro, Martha Espinal, Blanco Jimenez, Oscar Aguado), to the Media Club for taking

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pictures in moments where we couldn’t. Making the yearbook was not an easy task, but we would not take anything back, it was our first time doing this and we learned a lot from this expe-rience.

“If people are trying to bring you down, it

only means that you are above them”

Unknown

Soooooo “Don’t Stop the Party” –Pitbull.

Betsy Castro & Gabriela EspinozaPresident & Vice-President.

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Alicia MartinezAssistant Professor of Business AdministrationB.S., Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) M.B.A., UCLA

Dr. Maria Elena Hum-phreyChair of the Department of PsychologyInstructor of PsychologyB.A., Universidad Cen-troamericana (UCA)M.A., KenyattaUniversityPh.D., Universidad Mari-ano Gálvez de Guatemala

Ignacio AranaEnglishB.A., Gardner-Webb UniversityM.A., Gardner-Webb University

Dr. AlvaroTaboadaAssociate Professor of Social SciencesJ.D., Universidad Na-cional Autónoma de Nicaragua (UNAN) M.A., Tulane Univer-sity. Ph.D., University of Miami

Cathy CrippsDirector of RetentionsDevelopmental Eng-lish InstructorB.A., University of California, RiversideM.A., California State University, Los Angeles.

Dr. Kenia HalleckAssistant Professor of SpanishB.A., University of Cali-fornia, San Diego M.A., University of California, San Diego Ph.D., University of California, San Diego

Ian RoustanChemistryB.S., University of Mo-bile - LAC M.Sc., Ruprecht-KarlsU-niversitat Heidelberg, Germany

Patricia BelliArtB.A., Loyola University B.A. Universidad Cen-troamericana (UCA) M.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute

Patrick WernerDirector of Institutional EffectivenessBusiness Law InstructorB.A., Michigan State UniversityM.A., Michigan State UniversityJ.D., Wayne State Uni-versity

Some of ourFaculty andStaff

Barbara Mathes-AbuanzaDevelopmental English LecturerB.S., State University of New YorkM.Sc., Ohio University

Bruce W. GriffinInstructor of TheologyB.S., Liberty UniversityM. St. University of Oxford Ph.D. Cand., University of Oxford

Dr. Silvia VallecilloSpanishB.A., Universidad Autónoma de Nicaragua (UNAN)M.A., Universidad Autónoma de Nicaragua (UNAN)Ph. D., Latin Ameri-can Literature, Tecana American University (TAU-USA)

Emilia L. BermudezDean of StudentsTheology InstructorB.Phil., Ave Maria Col-lege of the AmericasMasters in Theological Studies, Institute for Pastoral Theology, AMU

Bethany VilchezDevelopmental EnglishB.A., Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityM.A., University of San Francisco

Dr. Carlos SevillaDean of AcademicsEconomics InstructorB.A., University of HawaiiM.A., Stanford UniversityPh.D., StanfordUniversity

Dr. Juan BoscoCuadraAssistant Professor of Phi-losophy / B.A., Universidad Autónoma de Centroamé-rica (UACA)M.A., Universidad Au-tónoma de Centroamérica (UACA) / Ph.D., Univer-sidad Complutense de Madrid

Francisco BorgenMathematicsB.S., Civil Engineering, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de NicaraguaB.S., Mathematics, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de NicaraguaM.Sc., Physics, Univer-sity of Texas at El Paso, Texas, USA

Mathew AndersonProvostPhilosophy InstructorB.A., Franciscan Uni-versity of SteubenvilleM.A., Pontifical Insti-tute, Gannon UniversityPh.D. Cand.,VrijeUniversiteit, Holland/Institute of Christian Studies, Canada

Martin IbarraInstructor of Computer Information SystemsB.A., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua M.Sc., The Pennsylvania StateUniversity

Roberto AburtoAssistant Professor of MathematicsB.A., State University of New York at BuffaloM.A., State University of New York at BuffaloPostgraduate Studies, University of South Carolina

Salvador LopezInstructor of Business AdministrationB.S., Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI) M.S., Universidad Ra-monLlull, Spain M.P.A., Harvard Uni-versity

Juan Carlos AmadorCommunicationB.A., Instituto Tec-nológico y Estudios Su-periores de Monterrey.B.A., Universidad Católica “Redemptoris Mater” (UNICA)M.S., Universidad de Navarra.Post Graduate Studies, The George Washington University

Dr. Daniel WesleyInstructor of PsychologyB.A., University of Cali-fornia, BerkeleyM.A., California School of Professional Psychol-ogy, San DiegoPh.D., California School of Professional Psychol-ogy, San Diego

Aminta Nicole Perez CruzMajor: Business AdminitrarionMinor: Global Business

Thanks God for this journey! For what I’ve learned; what I did, and for the people I met. You gave strength and comfort in moments of need. You showed me unconditional love through my own family and friends. Thanks to my grandpa and my mom, you make it possible :)

Ana GómezMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: International Business

My graduation is a gift from God to me. I dedicate it to my family and my son.

Angel SalinasMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: FinanceCollege was absolutely the time of my life thanks to my family and friends. I will never forget that graduation is only a concept. In real life every day we graduate. Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day. Ifyou can graspthat, youwill-make a difference

Ana Cecilia Morales Lacayo Major: Business AdministrationFinal Thought:

“May today mark the beginning of many new joys and accomplishments… and a continu-ation of all of the good things that we have already achieved.”

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Angel Sandoval PinaMajor:

Conversion or to achieve goals are not the smooth, easy-going process some men seem to think... It is hard and wounding work but it is worthwhile.

Astrid Carolina MendietaMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: Marketing & Psychology

I owe this to God and my family for having supported me always! Thanks! Some people made in impact in my life and will always have them in my heart. To my “Babies”, my brothers: thanks for sharing with me by far the best 4.5 years of my life. Love U, I wish everyone the best.

Astrid ValleMajor: International Relations & PoliticsMinor: Business

“Jesus love you and so do I” – F. Robert RindosBe not afraid, you are not alone.

Bydia ManzanaresMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: International Business & Management

“When I graduate from high school, I read a quote from a famous philosopher “the only thing i know is that I know nothing” Then I de-cided to enter to Ave Maria to change that, but I couldntjaja ... In other words i am greatfull for the experience and charished memories thank God and family for everything! “

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Claudia DerasMajor: Business Administration

Getting to this point of my life makes me realize how far I have gone. Thank you Dad! Without you this wouldn’t be possible! I dedi-cate this to my family, friends and specially God! Class of 2013 here we go!!

Cristian CanalesMajor:BusinessAdministrationMinor: Marketing

Doy gracias a Dios y a mi familia por ayudarme a alcanzar este logro. Agradezco igualmente a los Seniors 2013…mis market-ing partners y a la Pandilla de Don Gato por su valiosa amistad que me brindaron estos años. Bendiciones y éxitos a todos en sus fu-turos trabajos.cate this to my family, friends and specially God! Class of 2013 here we go!!

Daniel Muniz UbauMajor: International Relations & Politics

The method of political science is the inter-pretation of life; its instrument is insight, a nice understanding of subtle, unformulated conditions. (Woodrow Wilson). And last but not least never forget... Si vispacem, para bellum! Thisisjustthebeginning.

Denisse Nazarena Hernandez Quiroz Major: Business Administration

I just want to thank God for giving me the opportunity to finish this stage in my life, and for putting on my way little angels—my friends. I also want to thank my mom, dad, and sister for supporting me every day... This is just a new beginning!!! Thisisjustthebegin-ning.

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Eduarda DavilaMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: Management

Dios, familia, profesores, y amigos muchas gracias. No hay palabras para expresar esta increíble experiencia de Ave Maria que me llevo en mi corazón. Decir adiós a mi segun-do hogar y familia. Increíblemente el tiempo pasa rápido, hace cuatro anos no tenia idea cuanto iba amar, experimentar y vivir aquí.

EgonMaranhaoA.K.A Grandpa GottiMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: Marketing

I am out of here, I have seen so many people come and go now is my turn. Thanks to all that had my back during this long long ride. I have learned so much like… Peace Out Ni***s!

Enrique OctavioEspinoza FajardoMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: Management

I thank all people that supported me on this path of my life. Friends and Family by stay-ing next to me on difficult times. You all will be remembered

Eugenia Mercedes IbarraMajor: Business AdministrationFinal Thought:

I want to give thanks to God for giving me the opportunity to study here, to my fam-ily for they support they gave me in those difficult moments, to my friends La Pandilla de Don Gato that built with me special mo-ments that I will never forget, and finally to my professors that shared their wisdom with us.

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Gloriana Sarai DiazOlmedoMajor: International Relations and Politics

Giving my best to God is what has given me strength and the best memories in Ave Maria because as I wait upon the lord I grow stronger.

Greysell Daniela TinocoMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: Finance

I want to thank God beacuase He let me finish this journey. Papi and Mami this is not mine, but yours. Kiara and Gabriela I love you with all my heart. Papito, I know that in heave you are celebrating this with me. And last but not least my Pandilla de Don Godo, college would’ve never been the same without you! I’ll never forget all our crazy memories, you made my life so much easier here.

Heidy MoncadaMajor: International Relations and Political Science

When I look back and see all the great and wonderful achievements that I have con-quered during my time here, I will only think to thank all the people who have wanted to see me succeed; my parents for their support and love, my friends for ever leaving my side, my unique and brilliant professor Dr. Taboada, and overall God for illuminating my path.

Ingrid BaltodanoMajor: Business Administration

I thank my creator for waking me up every-day with the breath of life, and i thank my mother and sister Giovanna for supporting me unconditionally, and La Pandilla De Don Gato for the best times together. I could only say that this merit is not only mine but my beloved family.

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Irlanda Florales M. Major: Business Administration/ FinanceFinal Thoughts:

My journey in Ave Maria has finally come to an end, so I would like to give thanks pri-marily to God, who made this possible. Sec-ondly, to my parents for their unconditional support throughout this process. Finally, I would like to thank my professors, who were essential for my superior education

Jessica CruzMajor Business AdminMinor: Marketing

There is no word to express how grateful I am for the unconditional love, wisdom and support God and my parents have been giv-ing to me through all these years. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt

Jonys Joel Rodriguez MolinarezBusiness AdministrationMinor: Finance

I am happy for achieving one of my goals. I want to thank God, my parents, and my brother Edwin who have been with me at any moment. I dedicate this graduation to God who has never left me alone and the Virgin Mary for her blessings.

Jackelyn LaguardiaMajor: International Relations & Political Sci-ence. Minor: Business Administration

My times in Ave Maria have been an overwhelm-ing experience of pleasant thoughts, memories and happiness. I would like to thank my par-ents for always pushing me forward success, my husband for his love and patience, and God for shining his enlightenment on me. I am forever and thankful & blessed to have experienced such beautiful moments during my time being.

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Juan MonjarrezMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: Marketing

It has been a long way but finally I made it, now I am ready for my next journey…Life!!!

Julio TiusanenMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: Finance

“Think for yourself, question authority.” – T.L

Karen MichelleZeledon RocaMajor: Psychology

The experiences you live in college, you can-not live them anywhere else. I found friends, best=friends, crushes, a boyfriend, drama, haters, great teachers, good people… and most importantly Parties!!! I would never change coming to Ave Maria, and I want to thank everyone for making this experience a worth living one! Thank you.

Karol MedranoMajor: Business Administration

I want to thank my dear father for he was the person whom always supported me dur-ing these 4 and a half years. Love you with all my heart dad.P.S. Love college, love the friends that I made, and love having found myself.

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Magdalicia CastilloBarrantesMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: International Business

Marcela Solorzano Major: Business Administration

Agradezco a Dios y a mi familia por haber coronado mi carrera. En estos cuatro años supere obstaculos, aprendi de mis debilidades y afianze mis fortalezas. Estoy lista para enfrentar nuevos retos!

Maria GabrielaEspinoza JimenezMajor: Business Admin. with minors in Finance & Global Business

AMULAC has been the most amazing adventure of them all and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. Thanks to God, my parents, and broder, my friends, and my professors I growth (academically and spir-itually) to be the person I am now. “Do your best, ask if needed, do research, never give up, and never settle for less.” It works for me.

Mariela CarcacheMajor: Business Administration

I did everything through Him who gave me strength. Mom, dad and my little angel Adonis, I hope to be the reason behind your smile. Thank you all for your support. Dear classmates, stand tall and with strength, just go there and be in your own wonderful way

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Mellissa MartinezVillanueva Major: Business Administration Minor: Finance

After finishing this journey, I want to thank God for helping me complete one of my goals. I want to dedicate this accomplishment to my family that has always been there for me. Thanks to my friends and The New Cov-enant household for all the memories in Ave Maria.

Mildred Ferrey VegaMajor: Business Administration withconcentration in Finance

I want to give thanks to God for giving me the opportunity of being here at Ave Maria which taught me many things besides classes, to MI PANDILLA DE DON GATO who have been with me always through this way (LOVE YOU) and my parents because with-out them I wouldn’t make it.

Nelly GarciaMajor: Business Administration

Ave Maria was the perfect adventure for me. The date we all were waiting for is finally here. I thank God for brought me here and give me the opportunity to know such a amazing people who lived with me the adventure of these 4 years and a half. I can say I have the honor to keep my unforgettable friends, memories, and learning in my heart. Love you mom and dad, without you this dream would be impossible. Guys, this is just the beginning of something great is about to happen. Be patient, thankful, and never give up....”Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail”. Class 2013, we did it! :D

Nestor John Molina Jr. Major: Business AdministrationMinor: ManagementAnother challenge in my life has been accom-plished. Happily, I’m moving forward marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one. Graduation is such an honor for me; an honor that was possible with the interven-tion of God who undoubtedly guided me and putted individuals to help me come this far. I want to express my gratitude to my parents who have truly blazed their own trails and set an example for me. Without them, I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish this, thanks for

your unconditional support and for believing in me. I also want to thank my sister, Cesar, my friends and all those individuals who have helped me along my way. You undergraduates, don’t be trapped by dogma, don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your inner voice and most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They some-how already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.

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Oscar AguadoMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: FinanceIt’s been 4 years, I know people might say that’s nothing, but these past 4 year have been amazing and will forevermore be in my mind as some of the greatest memories even thou there are more to come. If there is anything I can leave to the up and coming generation is this: College is like a fountain of knowledge, Come and drink it up!

Roberto Javier FloresMajor: Psychology

“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” – Friedrich NietzcheWhat is your why? Meditate upon it, apply it, and you’ll see you will achieve things you never thought possible in this life.

Robin MirandaMajor: Business Administration/ Minor in Finance & Intl. Busn.

I would like to thank my friends (Los Babies and Las Aguilas) for showing me what col-lege is all about. You live college once, so go out on a Tuesday when got an exam on Wednesday and remember to party to the max!! never thought possible in this life.

Roger E. VanegasCastellonMajor: Business Administration

“Live as you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever, and dream like the seniors of the class 2013, since all they can imagine becomes real.”

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Rommel Alexander Aragon SanchezMajor:Final Thought:

Studying at Ave Maria turned out being the most challenging but rewarding experience I’ve ever lived. “Be strong and courageous; Don’t be afraid; Don’t be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’’ This Bible’s quote kept me walking forward. Thanks God, we got it.

Ruth AcevedoMajor: Business Admin. / Economics

AMULAC gave me the greatest gift of all… My friends.

Tahiri Diaz ChavezMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: Marketing & International Business

Another chapter of my life has come to an end but my journey is just beginning. First of all, I want to thank God for giving me the opportunity to reach my goal my fam-ily, friends and all the people I meet through these 4 years. Wemadeitclass 2013

Sandibell Vargas RivasMajor: Business Administration/ Minor Finance

I want to thank God for He is the one who has helped me to achieve this goal. Besides, I cannot forget the effort my parents did to support my studies at Ave Maria. My daugh-ter is the driving force that helps me to go on, and to not give up when hard times come. Finally, thanks to La Pandia de Don Gato: Friends that were always there for me.

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Wiron Abad Valladares Pérez Major: Business Administration Minor: Finance

I thank God for always giving me the strength to move on, thanks to my parents for their support and the sacrifices they made for me to be who I am, and thanks to my girlfriend for giving me her unconditional support to fight for my goals. Thank you Ave Maria!

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Amy Eileen Zamora

Beckjorami Stefany Chamorro

Daniela MariaDonan

FloridelmyGuardado

Francis Dayana Chavez

Jadhiel Regina Montoya

Jeannette Josephine Mora

Eddy Omar Lopez

Jessy NicolleTorres

Katia NicoleUrcuyo

KimberllyFrancella Hurtado

Maury Rubi Navarrete

Olga Karina Mejia

Saray Socorro Morejon

William Jose Falla

Yulia Guadalupe Loredo

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This glamorous event was intended to help collect fund for the Mission Trip Club and Pastoral life, so they can go help Communities in Nicaragua of low resources. This fashion show and run way was structured and directed by Mario Aguilar, whose dream is to one day be a fashion designer. This event was hosted by the ex-otic Eveling Lambert and el “Rebelde” Poncho Bombon from TN 8. Designers such as Erick Bendaña, Kohar and stores around Nicara-gua united to help the cause, even Miss Nicaragua 2012 Farah Eslaquit came to show-support. This was definitely a proud moment in Ave Maria University Latin Ameri-can Campus. La Cause se Viste de moda fashion show brought a lot of glamor to Ave Maria and helped a lot of families in Nicaragua.

“la causa se viste de moda”

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1. Best smile: Wiron Abad Valladares

2. Best laughOsmar J. Lawrence

3. Class ClownJuan Monjarrez

4. Best coupleIrlanda Morales y Danny Ubau

5. Biggest FlirtKarol Medrano

6. Prettiest EyesKarinna Fuentes

7. Most StylishRosa Italia Porras

8. Best HairKarinna Fuentes

9. Best AthleteGuillermo Orellana

10. Loudest VoiceGabriela Espinoza

11. The most likely to succeedAngel Salinas

12. The most likely to get married firstJackelyn Laguardia

13. The shyest oneAna Lucia GutierrezNestorSantamaria

14. Smarty pants Mark Rivera

15. Party animalEddaDavila

16. Senior foreverEgon Maranhao

17. The best group of friendsLos Babies: Angel, Danny, Claudia G, Ruth, Hazel, Wiron, Ana G, Irlanda, Ana Cecilia, Robin, Marcos, Os-mar, Gabo

18. The holiestAstrid Valle

19. The HaterMichelle Anzoategui

20. The nicest seniorNestor Santamaria

21. Teacher’spetDanny Ubau

22. The biggest transformationRuth Acevedo

23. The biggest assetGreysell Tinoco

24. Biggest egoBydia Manzanares

25. Biggest slackerEgonMaranhao

26. Drama queenOchy Montoya27. Beach bodyAngel Sandoval Magdalicia Castillo

28. Most creativeCarolina Mendieta

29. The most talentedAstrid Valle

30. The humanitarian seniorAstrid Valle

31. Biggest brainGabriel fernandez

32. Most likely to go to jailHeidy Moncada &Edda Davila

33. Social ButterflyGabriela Espinoza

34. Youngest graduate in history of amulacAndrea

35. The most stalkerEdda Davila

36. Most photogenicCarolina Mendieta

37. Biggest gossiperJuan Monjarrez

38. Naturally DrunkEdda Davila

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