CMC Steamboat Springs Commencement 2020

Welcome to the CMC Steamboat Springs virtual commencement! And, to all our graduates, congratulations for your well-earned degree or certificate!

Please see the schedule below for the virtual commencement program. You can also scroll down to read the list of graduates and click on their individual profiles.

We also invite you to share your celebration on social media via #cmcgrad2020.

Virtual Commencement Schedule

Welcome (01:00)

Carrie Besnette Hauser, Ph.D., President & Chief Executive Officer

State of Colorado Address (04:52)

Angie Paccione, Ph.D., Executive Director, Colorado Department of Higher Education

Campus Message (06:14)

Kathy Kiser-Miller, M.F.A., Vice President & Campus Dean of CMC Steamboat Springs

Introduction of Keynote Speaker (07:38)

Carrie Besnette Hauser, Ph.D., President & Chief Executive Officer

Keynote Address (08:25)

Kate Greenberg, B.A., Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture

Student Address (19:55)

Sara Robertson-Elsbury

Presentation of Degrees (29:42)

Kathy Kiser-Miller, M.F.A., Vice President & Campus Dean of CMC Steamboat Springs

Conferring of Degrees (30:00)

Bob Kuusinen, District 5, Routt County Trustee

Reading of Names (30:19)

Tina Evans, Ph.D.

Tassel Turn (40:30)

CMC Steamboat Springs Leadership

Kathy Kiser-Miller, M.F.A.
Vice President & Campus Dean of CMC Steamboat Springs

Bob Beck
Facilities Manager III

JC Norling, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Carolyn Lawrence, M.A.E.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs

Randy Rudasics, M.B.A.
Manager, Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center

Kevin Williams, B.A., M.L.S.
Library Director

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Phi Theta Kappa recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders. Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa has a presence on almost 1,300 community college campuses in 11 nations.

Jaclyn Wertz, President, Alpha Rho Kappa-Steamboat Springs Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa

Gabriella Rose Anderson
Dominique Delvecchio
Sean Patrick Derning
Austin Michael Drake
Lindsey Kaye Eckhoff
Michanae R.C. Edwards
Laura L. Egger

Sara Elsbury-Robertson
Sigurdur Siggy Hauksson
Eva M. Hermacinski
Seth Hughes
Margaret G. Hunter
Leroy Gabriel Lucero
Hannah Matranga

Zane Wolfgang Mess
Sarah Elizabeth Nace
Sean T. Scanlon
Jordan A. Walker
Jack Brendan Walsh
Connor Wartchow

2020 Graduates

Final certificates and degrees are dependent on review and certification by the CMC Registrar’s Office.

First Name:

Last Name:

First Name	Last Name	Middle Name/Middle Initial	Home Town	Home State	Your Social Media Links	Campus	Additional Degrees	Status	Gratitude	CMC Memories	Degree Name	Program Name	CLETA-Nursing
Chase	Althen		Golden	CO	Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/chasealthen_/	Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Thank you I love CMC it is the best starter school in Colorado. I appreciate all the wonderful help and journeys the staff and students took me on along the way! Your outstanding support helped me get into Leeds Business School! THANK YOU <3		Associate of Arts	Business
Gabriella	Anderson	Rose	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs		Phi-Theta-Kappa			Associate of Science
Megan Marie	Anderson					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Psychology
Jeffrey	Arndt	Joseph	Grandview Heights, Columbus	OH		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Thank you to my family for allowing me to be in the position I am today. Thank you to Haden DeRoberts for being a role model to me growing up. Thank you to all my homies that make this valley special. Thank you to Amy Phillips and Elishia Colson for the support in getting me to this milestone in my education.	Memory Starting my time in Steamboat without a single companion and coming out of these past two years with lifelong friends.	Associate of Arts	Communication
Kristinn	Audunsson					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Silas	Axtell		Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Thank you Cynthia, and Dad.		Associate of Arts
Brendan	Bagdan					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Applied Science	Restaurant & Culinary Management
Sean	Bailey		Ruidoso	NM		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Thank you staff, family and friends for pushing me to finish.		Associate of Applied Science	Ski and Snowboard Business
Madison	Bailey	Raymond	Carbondale	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude I am grateful for my mother L.A. I would not be where I am today without your love and support since day one. You have always been my favorite college counselor. Shout out to my father Brian, and sister Bella, I could not ask for a better family. I would also like to thank my girlfriend Melanie and her amazing family for the non-stop support during my last couple semesters. Finally, I would like to thank Nathan Stewart and Tina Evans whose knowledge and guidance have led me to where I am today.		Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Logan	Ballesteros					Steamboat Springs					Business Administration	Business Administration
Paul	Bausemer					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Outdoor Education
Colin	Becker					Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Shout out to Tim Opyt for being the best teacher I've ever had. We miss you. Thanks to Greg, Fab, Kat, and Chandler for being there, always.		Associate of Arts	Business
Charles	Becvarik					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Marisa	Beggs		Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Jeffrey	Bishop	J	Madison	WI		Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Garett	Black		Boise	ID		Steamboat Springs		Phi-Theta-Kappa	Gratitude I want to thank my parents Mary and Dane Black for being so supportive and loving through this journey. I want to thank CMC's athletic director and head ski coach Scott Tanner for an unforgettable ride as a division one ski racer. Finally, I want to thank all the staff members and professors that have helped me along the way on my college journey.		Associate of Arts	Business
Jordan	Bown					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Alexander	Boyle					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Outdoor Education
Jerome	Brazeal					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Science
Seth	Bretta		Gypsum	CO		Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Environmental Studies
Kate	Brocato	M	Billings	MT	Social Media Links https://www.facebook.com/kate.brocato.7 https://www.instagram.com/huckleberry_honey/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-brocato-2901b61a1/	Steamboat Springs	Additional Degree(s) Associate of Environmental Studies				Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Garrett	Brott	Justin	Golden	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude I would like to first and foremost, thank Amy Phillips. Amy was so amazing to me throughout my years at C.M.C. and the TRIO program was very helpful in me figuring out what I wanted to move on to after C.M.C. Thank you so much, Amy! I would also like to thank my dad, Ernie, and my mom, Toni. Without them and their support, this wouldn't have been possible. To all of my professors, especially Tim Opyt whom is no longer at C.M.C., thank you for all you taught me and for all the memories. Last but not least, I would like to thank Sammie Lolk. She was my rock throughout my time at C.M.C. and I will never forget those years with you. A huge thank you to all mentioned and to all I did not mention.		Associate of Arts
DaKota	Bruner	B	Yampa	CO	Social Media Links https://www.facebook.com/dakota.bruner.3 https://www.instagram.com/bruner.dakota/	Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	Hospitality Operations
Madeline	Brusky-Murphy	R	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts
Samuel	Burden					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Applied Science	Leadership & Management
Nicholas	Candea	Song	Niwot	CO		Steamboat Springs	Occupational Proficiency Certificate in Accounting - Bookkeeper		Gratitude Forever grateful. Magic place, special people.	Memory I found an arrowhead on Southwest field exploration, and slept in a pile of snow on snow orientation.	Associate of Arts	Outdoor Education
Brooke	Cape Mullin		Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Sincerest thanks to all of my professors that have been so helpful and wonderful! You have all made this experience richer and more enjoyable.		Bachelor of Science	Nursing	Nursing
Scott	Cavanaugh	W	Oconomowoc	WI		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Elisha Colson		Associate of General Studies
Kali	Christison		Walden	CO		Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Oriah	Clarke					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts
Carter	Coleman					Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Shoutout to Josh Miller for being a great tutor and helping me with my statistics homework. I probably wouldn't be graduating if it weren't for you. Thank you, Tray Shelton, for helping me out with work-study and being a friendly face around campus and around town. Big thanks to Kent Clement, I am happy to have had you as a professor and I couldn't imagine this program without you, I thoroughly enjoyed all of your classes, stories, and jokes. Thank you, Liz Miller, for always being so welcoming and for the wonderful pizza parties, you are the coolest librarian I know. Thanks, Mom for your all of your love and support. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for you. Thank you, Maddie Kellar, for being there for me every step of the way, and helping me strive to always do better. I wouldn't want to struggle through college with anyone else. I love you so much! Thanks to all the other teachers, course instructors, and faculty that made my time at CMC such a beautiful experience, it's been awsome.		Associate of Science	Psychology
William Harris	Coon					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Business
Emily	Cowan					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts
Madeleine	Craigen	M	Steamboat Springs	CO	Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/maddie.craigen/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005110007934	Steamboat Springs		CEPA	Gratitude I would like to thank my amazing EMT instructor Jeremy Hockley for always being making class so much fun and teaching me so much about how to be a great EMT! I would also like to thank Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue for supporting me and making me feel like part of the family while I was doing clinicals with them. Finally, I would like to thank my mom, dad, brother, and sister for always supporting me and pushing me to work hard!	Memory Some of my favorite CMC memories include going out to Columbine Cabins for a week for the WEMT class and getting to work with lots of other EMT's in real life Search and Rescue settings. Also, getting to go through IV class and letting all of my classmates do their first IV's on me...even though I absolutely hate needles and almost passed out each time haha. Finally, getting to spend numerous nights, with lots of coffee, in the classroom with all of my fellow EMT classmates will forever be my favorite memories of CMC.	Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Lewis	Deane					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Science	Business Administration, Marketing Emphasis
Dominique	Delvecchio					Steamboat Springs	Additional Degree(s) Associate of Arts in Environmental Studies				Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Benjamin	Demarco					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Outdoor Education
Sean	Derning					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Outdoor Education
Jade	Dillender					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Applied Science	Restaurant and Culinary Management
Devin	Doughty					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts
Austin	Drake		Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs		Phi-Theta-Kappa	Gratitude I would like to thank CMC faculty and staff for being incredibly supportive and wanting only the best for me in my academic career and beyond. In particular I would like to thank Becky Edmiston, Lindsey Royce, Chris Harnden, April Gilliland, and Amy Phillips for providing guidance and support!		Associate of Science	Psychology
Steven	Dubay	King	Steamboat	CO		Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Patrick	Duffy	Hardin	Steamboat Springs	CO	Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/pduffy904/	Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Tom and Laura Duffy, I could not of done it without you. You raised quite the outstanding individual if I do say so myself. I can not imagine better parents. Love you Mom and Dad. Honorable mention goes to the rest of the family. Tommy, Kelly, Brendan, Connor, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, Elvis, and Irish. Love you guys. Deepest of thanks, Patrick	Memory Thank you CMC for allowing me to live and study in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.	Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Lindsey	Eckhoff					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts
Michanae	Edwards	R. C	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs		Phi-Theta-Kappa	Gratitude I'm really happy I chose CMC to pursue my degree. I want to thank, first of all, my beautiful mom who encouraged me every day, especially on days I felt like giving up and going home. I want to thank Brian Hoza, although he isn't at CMC anymore, he always ensured I was okay and that everything was good with my student visa. I want to thank Terry Hunter, an awesome professor, who truly cares about his students and helped me to get my first job in hospitality. He's given me amazing advice, which has pushed me to start my own business. I want to thank all the other awesome professors and the ladies at the front office. They've all helped me to get where I am today.	Memory I loved my time on Student Government. The awesome trips with student activities, like going to Elitch in Denver and the Ice Castles in Dillon. Can't forget how almost every professor had struggled to pronounce my name. I always know at the first of each class at the beginning of the semester that they've reached my name because I can see the confusion on their faces haha.	Associate of Applied Science	Resort Management
Laura	Egger		Steamboat Springs	CO	Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/coloradolaura608/ https://www.facebook.com/laura.egger	Steamboat Springs	Additional Degree(s) Associate of Arts in Environmental Studies, Occupational Proficiency Certificate in Action Sports	Phi-Theta-Kappa	Gratitude Thanks to my family for their support, and the support of all of my coworkers and faculty at CMC for helping to make this happen! Ed Bouchard, thanks for working your magic. You're never too old to go to school!	Memory Southwest Field ANT 280 with John Saunders and Patrick Staib. I didn't think there was a way to learn so much about history, ecology, biology, anthropology, and sociology in just 5 days. I learned so much about myself too.	Associate of Arts	Outdoor Education
Sara	Elsbury-Robertson		Cedar Rapids	IA	Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/sara_robertson_	Steamboat Springs		Phi-Theta-Kappa	Gratitude I would like to first thank my family for being there for me and always being proud of my accomplishments. Thank you to my friends for being there for me and being a shoulder to cry on during the hard times. I would like to thank my professors for believing in me and giving me the tools for success: Chris Harnden, Leslie Gumbrecht, Susan Kipfer, Jacki Brazill and all my professors I’ve had while at CMC. Many of my professors would go above and beyond in helping me achieve my goals, it doesn't go without great appreciation! I want to take a moment to directly thank Chris Harnden. I had Chris for two classes during my first semester and he opened many doors of possibilities for me. He chose me to be his work-study, which led me to take on responsibilities that made my passion grow extraordinarily. Chris saw the potential in me that I hadn’t seen in myself. He truly changed my life and I will always be grateful to him. I would like to especially thank Jacki Brazill for supporting me and having faith in me while I worked as the Enrollment Services Specialist. Without Jacki’s full support I wouldn’t have gained the knowledge and skills that it takes to work closely with students in helping them become part of the CMC family, all while I was attending school full time. Thank you, CMC Steamboat, for helping me make my dreams come true!	Memory I have so many great memories at CMC Steamboat. Some of my best memories come from working in Student Affairs. I’m going to miss talking about all the Bravo shows with Jacki Brazill, and now Chris Harnden too, Nadine Bouchard’s smiling face, Ed Bouchard, and all people working in our department. There were so many belly laughs and everyone made it entertaining to come to work every day! Being able to take control and be creative in spreading knowledge while working on the Mental Health Art Installments was truly rewarding. It was such an honor to be able to take on this responsibility. Some of my favorite times during classes were definitely in my psychology classes. The material was interesting, and the classes became like a mini family. I will miss our beautiful campus. Walking from class to class, or sitting out on the balcony during lunch taking in all the beauty around me, is sometimes what I’m truly grateful for throughout my CMC experience. I had so much fun participating in Brain Bowl, being able to MC it last year was great! Casino Night was such a blast last year and I enjoyed being able to work behind the scenes making it happen. Becoming the TA for General Psychology 101 was one of the best experiences at CMC. It was awesome being able to push myself in the TA role. I’m going to miss CMC Steamboat, which has turned into a second home for me!	Associate of Science	Psychology
Cruz	Erickson					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts
Hunter	Fabian	G	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs					Associate of Applied Science	Resort Management
Nick Thomas	Fettkether					Steamboat Springs	Bachelor of Applied Science in Leadership & Management				Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Clayton	Fosse	R	Austin	TX		Steamboat Springs					Associate of Applied Science	Resort Management
Penelope	Freedman	Eve	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude thanks for a great year!		Occupational Proficiency Certificate	A+ Computer Technician
Carolina	Garcia Armendariz		Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Studio Art
Joshua	Gaughan	P				Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Jacob	Ginesta					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Hayden	Griffith					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Lucas	Gumbiner	S	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	History
Killian	Halpin					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Chad	Halsted					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Applied Science	Leadership & Management
Sigurdur	Hauksson		Vettre, Askershus, NORWAY			Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Jenna	Hendrickson					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Marshall	Henry					Steamboat Springs					Associate of General Studies	Engineering
Eva	Hermacinski	M	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs		Phi-Theta-Kappa	Gratitude I want to thank Myra Benson and Ed Bouchard for helping me through the concurrent enrollment process and help me get my degree. I also want to thank my mom for giving me the opportunity to go to CMC and helping me through the process. I would also like to thank all the professors I had during my time at CMC because they truly exceptional teachers and mentors. Also, thank you to all my other friends and family that helped me through this whole process.		Associate of Science
Bradley	Hilton					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Environmental Studies
Travis	Hoffarth	W	Littleton	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Thank you to my parents for supporting and believing in me, without them I would not be who I am today. I would also like to thank all my friends and family in Steamboat for the amazing years and memories. As well as my family at Powder Tools Boardshop for everything they have done for me! I will look back and truly value the time I spent going to Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs.		Bachelor of Applied Science	Leadership & Management
Devin	Hope					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Natalie	Houston	Nichole	Walden	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Mom and Dad, thank you for the support and encouragement you provided over the years! Thank you, professors and fellow classmates for challenging me to think outside the box.		Associate of Applied Science	Paralegal
Brooklyn	Hughes		Steamboat Springs	CO	Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/brooklyn_hughes15/ https://www.facebook.com/Bhughes15 https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooklyn-hughes-3a1a7111b	Steamboat Springs			Gratitude I am forever thankful for each person who prayed for me during this journey. I encountered so many great people along the way and I am deeply grateful. Thank you, mom, for your love, and dad for your encouragement. Becky, for your support and Henry, for your kind words. My grandparents, who reassure me that I can do anything once I put my mind to it. Robert Sosebee, my companion in life, you help me to realize my potential and push me to do my best. Thank you, Jessica Mealer Payne, for reminding me of the importance of higher education. Tiffany, who motivates me and Aunt Donna, who has the best advice. To my brother, Brady, for inspiring me to be a steward of the Earth. Shannon Amorese, Ryan Henkel, and Lance Luke for reminding me to hit things perpendicular with power and to keep my head on a swivel. Chloe and Ashley for always having my back. Thank you Kate and Karly for all the carpooling to school and beekeeping memories. Kalynn and Laura, for lending academic support along the way. Thank you, classmates, who contribute to the conversation. Lastly, thank you to all faculty and staff at Colorado Mountain College. You made my time here unforgettable. I will carry all of you with me in my efforts toward a more sustainable future.		Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Seth	Hughes					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Applied Science	Restaurant & Culinary Management
Maggie	Hunter	G	Steamboat Springs	CO	Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/mg_hunter_co	Steamboat Springs	Additional Degree(s) G.E.D.	Phi-Theta-Kappa	Gratitude I would like to first thank both Dr. Chris Harnden and Mrs. Leslie Gumbrecht for helping and supporting me my first year here at CMC as a student in 2017 Thank you Chris for believing in me and guiding me as I grew and developed into the woman I am becoming by teaching me how to make my anxiety work for me allowing me to accomplish my goals. Thank you Leslie for helping me find a foundation of trust and confidence in myself To both Dr. Lindsey Royce and Ms. Joyce Treulieb, Thank you for always enforcing my creative side as well as always being friends. To my family and beautiful Mother, thank you for always cheering me on through the years. Thank you to all the CMC Staff and Faculty who have been like family to me, especially Mr. Bill Norris for always supplying laughter. Last Thank you to Professor Terry Hunter or who I know better as Dad for not only being my role model but my rock. You taught me that hard work pays off and too keep my head down and push through when the times get rough. You have always kept me safe, never letting me doubt myself, always encouraging me to be proud of my accomplishments even if no else has noticed. Thank you for supporting my life here at CMC Dad.	Memory Over my 20 years of being a part of CMC I can confidently say I do not have a single favorite memory. I remember attending my first commencement at 8 years old with my father who always had smarties in his desk drawer. I grew up skipping between Bristol and Monson Hall, I watched Wellet get torn down and the Academic Center be built on top of it’s foundation. I've had a million drinks from the cafe, Trick-or-Treated enhanced castle as a little girl and now with my 4 year old niece. I remember the giant icicles that hung off the old buildings, how John Saunders' office always smelt like wet suits and Jenny LeRoux’s like tea. The countless summers spent reading in my dad's office, from the days of Doctor Seuss to The Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. The memories of my first day working in the book store, my first time cooking with Latin X, my first night volunteering for Screamboat all hold a spot in my CMC journey. Now I receive my first degree form from the place that has always been my home, thank you CMC.	Associate of Science	Psychology
Nicholas	Hussey					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Applied Science	Leadership & Management
Christopher	Hylen	James	Highlands Ranch	CO		Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Dylan	Ingram	Alan	Evergreen	CO		Steamboat Springs	Additional Degree(s) ski and snowboard Guide		Gratitude Just wanna say thanks to Tim Widmer and Mike Martin. This has been an awesome degree and will recommend it to anyone. Tim and Mike are awesome and some of the best professors.	Memory The Japan Trip was too epic!	Bachelor of Science	Business Administration - Ski & Snowboard Business
Gabriel	Irlandini					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Applied Science	Ski and Snowboard Business
Hanna	Isaacson		Castle Rock	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude I want to thank all the CMC administration and staff that has guided me to get me where I proudly stand today. Each one of them shares a deep passion and knowledge for teaching and that excitement is truly contagious. I would like to give a special thanks to Martyn Kingston for his deep interest and dedication in the field of business. He has delivered such great value and expertise to each class I have attended of his, whether that be strategy execution, marketing techniques or even just sharing real-life experiences with his students to give an authentic perspective. I am more than confident to say that I have grown into a knowledgeable businesswoman and I am ecstatic to apply my skills in the real world! And finally, a special thanks to all my classmates, for being the friendliest, smartest, most creative, and overall fundamentally good people I have ever had the pleasure of learning with and from. This college journey may be over for me at CMC but the valuable experiences and wonderful relationships I have mended will stick with me forever!		Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Harrison	Jackson					Steamboat Springs					Associate of General Studies
Corey	Johnson					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Science
Benjamin	Johnson					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Kyle	Jordan					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Applied Science	Ski and Snowboard Business
Leah	Kalil					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Environmental Studies
Juan	Katz					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Matthew	Klimaszewski					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Science	Business Administration, Finance Emphasis
Matthew	Knutson	Ray	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs		CEPA	Gratitude I would like to thank my EMT instructor, Jeremy Hockley for being the most amazing teacher and teaching me how to be a great EMT. I would also like to thank my parents for their continued support throughout the years.	Memory Some of the best memories that I had were spending 12 hours a week with my classmates that shared my same passion. I also had an amazing time at the columbine cabins during the wilderness EMT training.	Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Ariana	Kocik	Elizabeth	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Looking back at my college career, my heart is so incredibly full of gratitude, happiness, and contentment. I have a tendency to make things complicated so in the spirit of simplicity, this is a shout out to every person who has given me the encouragement, love, and support I needed when I did not have that for myself. I did it, I made it, and because of my high school counselor, my professors at Colorado State, and here at CMC I am so thankful that you believed in me and pushed me to my fullest potential. Thank you! To Mom and Dad, I love you guys so much for putting up with me because I know it hasn't been easy. I'm so grateful to you for everything you do. To Molly, Haley, and Kady for helping me with that last paper, I couldn't have done it without your perspectives. And to Tyler, I love you for loving me and I'm so incredibly thankful for your kindness and endless patience with me. Thank you to everyone, your support has meant so much to me!! I DID IT!!		Associate of Arts
Ethan	Kress					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Science
Geneva	Kunshier	L	Hayden	CO		Steamboat Springs	Additional Degree(s) Associate of Arts		Gratitude I would like to thank all my friends and family who supported me all along the way!		Associate of Arts	Business
Kirra	Kusy	L	Steamboat Springs	CO	Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/kirrakusy	Steamboat Springs		CEPA	Gratitude Thank you to all of my amazing teachers that led me on this journey to graduation. I have learned so much from such an amazing school, I am beyond grateful.		Associate of Arts
Deet	Lamade		Marshfield	MA		Steamboat Springs		Veteran	Gratitude Appreciate Mike, Tim and Kyle and the work they do keeping the Ski Business program fresh.		Associate of Applied Science	Accounting - Bookkeeper
Eva	Lambek					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	Paralegal
Jordan	Leets	M	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs	Additional Degree(s) ski and Snowboard Business		Gratitude I would like to thank all the faculty and staff that has helped me realize my dreams and goals throughout my time here at CMC. Especially Mike and Tim, a huge shoutout to those two guys, they are the best. thanks for everything CMC and I personally wish everyone the best of luck, adios muchachos!		Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Jacob	Lewis					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts
Ben	Lingle					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Applied Science	Information Technology
Samantha	Lolk					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Social Work
Fabiola	Lopez-Esparza		Rifle	CO		Steamboat Springs	Additional Degree(s) Associate of Arts: Business		Gratitude Thank you Amy Phillips for being amazing and helpful. I love you so very much. I will miss you!		Associate of Arts
Dannelle	Louden-Cates	R	Moline	IL	Social Media Links https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoMtnCollege	Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Thank you to South Routt Medical center for allowing me to gain the experience and skills needed for my Phlebotomy Certification. I appreciate your support and encouragement throughout this process. You all are amazing!! Thank you to my 3 daughters and my parents for always your constant faith, love, and inspiration as I've been going back to school and preparing for nursing school. Love you with all my heart! I had had an amazing instructor for the phlebotomy program. Amy Connerton was always extremely helpful, positive, and kept me on track, thank you, Amy! I couldn't have asked for a better first year back to school at CMC with such an extraordinary staff getting us all through these difficult times with shifting to online learning and uncompromised support! Thank you CMC staff and especially the CMC Foundation's No Barriers Fund for your dedication to our continued success.		Occupational Proficiency Certificate	Phlebotomy
John	Loudenburg	Roland	Spencer	SD		Steamboat Springs					Associate of Applied Science	Accounting - Bookkeeper
Leroy	Lucero	Gabriel	Oak Creek	CO	Social Media Links https://www.facebook.com/leroy.lucero.56 https://www.instagram.com/luceroleroy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leroy-lucero-8908bb161/	Steamboat Springs		Phi-Theta-Kappa	Gratitude I wold like to thank my advisors, Jess Guarnero and Amy Phillips, for the guidance and support through my higher education journey. I would not have been able to do this without them. I would also like to thank my wife, Kaitlyn, and my daughter, Calla, for putting up with the stress with me for 5 long years! It's gonna pay off!	Memory My favorite C.M.C memories were my cooking classes. I especially loved making a lot of extra treats and handing them out to students and staff. Another C.M.C memory that will always stick with me is competing in a televised cooking competition along side my best friend and winning!	Bachelor of Applied Science	Leadership & Management
Alexandra	Lujano					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Daniela	Lujano					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Clara	Lundeen		Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Special thanks to my father, Mark, for his unwavering support and commitment to my education. His encouragement inspired me to put forth my best effort in completing my Bachelor's degree. Also, I would like to recognize my mother, Lizzy, for always nurturing my goals and believing in my capability to succeed at whatever I choose to pursue. I couldn't have done it without the love and support from them both.		Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Abrielle	MacKenzie					Steamboat Springs	Associate of Arts in Environmental Studies				Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies - Business
Mauricio	Maese		El Paso	TX		Steamboat Springs	Additional Degree(s) Associates outdoor education, associates resort management		Gratitude Thanks to my mom and dad. So much support, so much love.	Memory Ten years of college never felt so good! Every memory at this institution is one worth appreciating!	Bachelor of Science	Business Administration - Resort Management
Daniel	Maher		Hillsborough	NJ	Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/p/BECO-cxKrUf/?igshid=mk8zc85stw84	Steamboat Springs			Gratitude I am very grateful for all the friends and family that helped me accomplish this goal. I couldn't have done it without them.		Associate of Applied Science	Ski and Snowboard Business
Kyle	Mann					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	Sustainable Cuisine Operations I & II
Alexandra	Martin					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Environmental Studies
Josef	Masear	T	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs	Additional Degree(s) BSBA-ACC				Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Hannah	Matranga				Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/somewhere.epic.photography	Steamboat Springs		Phi-Theta-Kappa			Associate of Arts	Outdoor Education
Kennedy	Mattson		Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs	Additional Degree(s) Associate of Arts				Associate of Arts	History
Brett	McIntyre					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Business
Carlee	McLaughlin					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts
Christopher	Melendez					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Zane	Mess	Wolfgang	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs		Phi-Theta-Kappa	Gratitude I would like to thank my mom for being incredibly supportive and providing a place for me to stay. My dad for working at CMC and providing me credits as well as advice on future plans in college. My girlfriend, Jaclyn, for being equally as supportive and providing help when studying and homework felt too stressful. Leah Prestwood and Ed Bouchard for helping with FAFSA and providing insight among my path at CMC. Many of my teachers, especially Perry, for being talented in their way of teaching.		Associate of Applied Science	Accounting - Bookkeeper
Aaron	Miklya	L	South St. Paul	MN		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude my family, friends, and Powdertools family		Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Joy	Montgomery					Steamboat Springs	Associate of Arts in Outdoor Education				Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Jessica	Mossman					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Gabrielle	Myers					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts
Riley	Myers					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Science	Business Administration, Ski and Snowboard Business Emphasis
Sarah	Nace	Elizabeth	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs		CEPA	Gratitude I would like to thank the financial aid and admissions offices of steamboat for opening doors to education I no longer thought possible. And Chris Richardson, who above everyone else encouraged me and was a role model for pursuing my degree and falling in love with this campus.	Memory Free hot tub nights 🙂	Occupational Proficiency Certificate	Bakery Arts
Ty	Namanny		Sioux Falls	SD		Steamboat Springs					Associate of Applied Science	Resort Management
Talon	Oleszczuk		Broomfield	CO		Steamboat Springs					Associate of General Studies
Elise	Osterholt					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Adam	Parke					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Cassandra	Parker					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Ginger	Patten	Olivia	West Chester	PA		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Thank you to Jess Guarnero and Terry Hunter for constant support and great instruction.		Associate of Applied Science	Restaurant and Culinary Management
Adam	Peterson	C				Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Amanda	Pierson					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Science	Nursing	Nursing
Madeline	Ponce		Eagle	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude I want to thank my parents for giving me the opportunity to go to school and to be able to continue. Also my teachers and tutors who although our time was short, they helped me in developing academically. Lastly I'd like to thank my advisor Amy Philips for helping me navigate through this confusing first year.	Memory There were too many favorite memories to choose from but I am so glad that I met the people that I did. I wish I had more time to spend in Steamboat.	Associate of Science
Garrett	Pranke	Michael	Nashotah	WI		Steamboat Springs	Additional Degree(s) Marketing Emphasis		Gratitude I'd like to thank my father, Mike, for all the financial support and opportunity. I'd like to thank my teachers for doing a wonderful job teaching me the last 4 years. I'd also like to thank all those who have given me emotional support mainly my friends, girlfriend, and other personal relationships. And last I'd like to thank myself for finally pushing myself through this effort.	Memory All my classes with Kingston were amazing. I enjoyed Professor Ninger's classes. Tom Chana was a great professor with a great sense of humor. Larry Mccoy's class was very eye opening and changed my outlook. Mr. Mac's marketing class taught me a ton of useful tools. Jessica Spear's classes were wonderful as well. This was a wonderful program!	Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Collin	Price	S	Denver	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Big thanks to Terri Hunter and Barbara Robinson who I have learned so much from. This has been an amazing experience!		Associate of Applied Science	Resort Management
Karly	Pumo	Kay	Castle Rock	CO		Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Michael	Raleigh	Borge-Lewis	Stillwater	MN	Social Media Links instagram.com/lew_pt.2	Steamboat Springs			Gratitude I would like to thank my parents and siblings for their unconditional love and support through this incredible journey. Being this far from home hasn't been easy, but you've had my back the whole way through and I sure hope I made you proud. Secondly, thank you all of my professors, especially Martyn Kingston, for making my college experience memorable and most importantly valuable. I am confident in my ability to succeed after leaving this college because of you. Thirdly, thank you to everyone I've been lucky enough to call my friends. You were with me every step of the way, and together we've grown to become the people we are today. I will be forever grateful for each of you. Lastly, thank you Steamboat Springs and Mt. Werner for five beautiful years full of excitement, laughter, and experiences. I'll never forget the sense of community and connection to nature I've gotten from this place. Coming to CMC in Steamboat Springs has been entirely worth it, and is still the best decision I have ever made.		Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Austin	Ramsey					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Applied Science	Restaurant and Culinary Management
Albert	Rayle					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Alisha	Repollo	Nicole				Steamboat Springs	Additional Degree(s) Marketing		Gratitude I want to thank my husband and the great faculty and staff at Colorado Mountain College		Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Scott	Robinson					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Applied Science	Ski and Snowboard Business
Jordan	Rod	Alexis	Charlottesville	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude I want to thank my Mom and Dad for always pushing me. I always want to thank my boss for putting up with me through this whole thing.		Associate of Applied Science	Ski and Snowboard Business
Douglas	Rozman		Birmingham	MI		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Lynda Tieck made my move from Michigan to Steamboat Springs efficient and manageable. Her compassion and prompt responses to my academic journey influenced my educational success. The professors and administration associated at CMC’s Steamboat Springs campus are hardworking and dedicated to the prosperity of the student body. Your generosity and prowess has impacted my life on an individual level, and I wish you all and my fellow graduates the best in any future endeavors.		Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Elizabeth	Ruppert					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Applied Science	Leadership & Management
Amy	Rutledge					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Hunter	Saba	D	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Business
Jessica	Salcido	R	Conyers	GA	Social Media Links https://www.facebook.com/jessica.driggers.50	Steamboat Springs			Gratitude I want to thank my instructor as well as the town of Walden for the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful learning experience and I look forward to working with them in the future.		Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Sean	Scanlon					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Business
Cooper	Scherer					Steamboat Springs	Associate of Arts in Outdoor Education				Associate of Arts	Business
Curtis	Scott					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Ashley	Sheneman	Kaye	Windsor	CO	Social Media Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-sheneman-1a10611a5/ https://www.instagram.com/ash_howdy/	Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Colorado Mountain College will always be an important place for me. I met the most supportive network of people that I have ever had in my life. I would like to thank and apologize to my former roommates Darby Howard, Autumn McCluskawhatist, and Carissa Powell for dealing with my caffeine addiction and other strange habits. I would also like to thank my other very supportive friends who were always there to rant at over a meal or go on adventures with. The professors at CMC are not like the professors you will find anywhere else. They care about their students and get to know them. I would like to thank Paul for making me stand out in the cold at 9pm (just kidding you're cool Paul). I would like to thank Susan and Elisha for their savvy advice and kind hearts. Chris deserves a thank for all the times he scared us for a good teachable moment and the librarians deserve a shout out due to the times that I would need their help or accidentally keep them a few minutes past their shift because of VR. Librarians are awesome! Oh and thank you to the people at the front desk for helping me get to places. I have learned so much not just about academics but about how to be a person from the staff at CMC.	Memory There was a time when Autumn and I were in our room and for some reason we could not stop laughing. I remember telling her that the RAs were going to end up knocking on our door. That's exactly what happened. A few minutes later the RAs knocked on our door and they were laughing and we were still laughing. We had actually gotten a knock on our door for laughing too loud.	Associate of Applied Science	Accounting - Bookkeeper
Antonia	Sjoberg		Walden	CO		Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Noah	Skelly	Matthew	Romeo	MI		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude I first would like to thank my mother and father Matt and Julie Skelly! I would not be able to have reached this moment in my life without the love and support they have given me. I am more than grateful to have them as not only mentors but role models in my life. I would also like to give special thanks to the following professors: Martyn Kingston, Joyce Treulieb, Steven Stewart, and Patrick Staib. It was a true pleasure being in their courses throughout all 4 years of my time at CMC. I would like to give thanks to Carrie Reuben and the EvereighBody team. It was a blessing to have the opportunity to work for such an amazing company during my senior year. I will miss CMC and all its amazing faculty I truly feel my time here was worthwhile. Steamboat and its people will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you!		Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Erin	Sleppy					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts
Richard	Smiley	Samuel	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Science	Business Administration
Robert	Sosebee	Christopher	Steamboat Springs	CO	Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/princeofblueridge/ https://www.facebook.com/chris.sosebee.54 https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-sosebee-a8440b194/	Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Thank you, Mom and Dad, for ALL the years of support and love--we finally DID IT after all these years! Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa, for always believing in me and inspiring me to follow my dreams. Thank you, Joshua, for urging me to finish what I started. Thank you, Brooklyn, for being an example, my companion in life, and helping me find college again. Thank you, Scott, for being a friend and a mentor, and for all your great advice about life, its always helped me. Thank you, Max Doss, for always helping me with anything, and being that friend on the other end of the phone. Thank you, Cindy, for your kind words and reassurance. Thank you, Lori C., for always being the teacher to believe in me. Gail Mirostaw, thank you for sharing your lunch with me and giving me that push to finish school. Finally, thank you, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, for your community's generosity and kindness; without it, none of this would have been possible.		Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Emily	Stein					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Applied Science	Entrepreneurship
Dylan	Strahm					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	SnowSports Industries America
Traegan	Strope		Fort Collins	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Thank you to all of my professors for helping me get through my college career. Thank you to my family and friends for all of the love and support. Cheers!		Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Riley	Toye	Noel	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude Thank you to all my professors and advisors, you rock! Mom and Dad, thank you for your support and making my education possible, love you guys!	Memory Everyone go take Ethnic Literature! BEST CLASS EVER!	Associate of Arts
Trent	Walker	H	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude I am very grateful for my wife and all that she did to help me get to where I am.		Associate of Applied Science	Accounting - Bookkeeper
Jordan	Walker					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts
Tannor	Wallace					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Applied Science	Leadership & Management
Jack	Walsh	Brendan	Steamboat Springs	CO		Steamboat Springs		Phi-Theta-Kappa	Gratitude I'd love to thank my Mother and Father, who have shown a massive amount of dedication and patience to help me get where I am now. I'd also like to thank my music teacher, Christel Houston, for motivating me and pushing me. My brother has also pushed me via the competitive spirit, and his wonderful company has kept me motivated and exited for my whole life. My beloved friends, the Stone family, have helped me through countless hard times, and I'd like to thank my dog for all the things he doesn't do every day. Paul McCudden has been an influence and a mentor to me since my very first day at CMC (I just finished my 6th course of his), and I have countless other teachers who have inspired me to excel and made me exited to learn, like Susan Kipfer, Tim Opyt, Becky Potter, Shawn Sigstedt, Steven Craig, Pete Surgent and many others! I wish there was room in the 250 characters I was given to list all of the amazing instructors I've had here, but I hope all of them give themselves a pat on the back for the wonderful job they do. All of you, please remember these words next semester when you are grading my final exams.	Memory 30 minutes after the end of my biology class last semester, I would often still be seated at a microscope, curiously peering at slides containing various assortments of microorganisms collected from "Jurassic Park". Jurassic Park has served as the home of every microorganism studied at CMC for over a decade. Next to me would be Shawn, excitedly describing to me what lay on the other side of the eyepieces. Shawn's hospitality and eagerness to teach carried on to me, and we both happily gawked at the complex ecosystem Shawn had made over the years. This is only one fond example of the incredible experiences I've had with teachers here. On the door to my room proudly stands a poster titled "Headquarters of the National Sarcasm Society: Like we need your support". This poster was generously gifted to me by Paul McCudden, apropos to my personality. It's been moments like this that have really made me bond to this college and the faculty here, and they have made my education here some of my favorite years of my life. I've enjoyed how fun my math classes have been with Ali, Susan, Steve, Krista, and Pete, I've loved my science classes with Jessie, Dean, Shawn, Paul, Paul again, Paul, Paul, Paul, and Paul, and I've loved all my other classes with Jess, Becky, Tim, Bob, and Keri (and Paul).	Associate of Science
Connor	Wartchow					Steamboat Springs					Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Marjory	Washburn					Steamboat Springs					Associate of Arts	Business
Graham	Weaver		Centennial	CO	Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/_grahamazing/ https://www.facebook.com/graham.weaver.92?ref=bookmarks https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-weaver-b93362115/	Steamboat Springs			Gratitude A whopping thank you to my parents for supporting my college evolution. From Air Force ROTC, to construction management, to human development, and ultimately to Sustainability which was definitely the right destination for my college career. Thank you to all of the SUS faculty. Thanks Nathan for giving me your ticket to the film festival in Edwards. I was blown away from the support that you all provided. I was never intimidated to speak up in class, and you all do a great job at giving us a platform to grow ideas. Thanks to my fellow classmates that decided to give me a lift up to class as I hiked up in slippers. Thanks to Courtney for listening to me as I recited the entire history of Colorado, laid out major issues with industrial agriculture, the pillars of a green economy, and everything there is to know about the Gray Jays by the Morningside chairlift. It’s so helpful to have someone with a post grad perspective, and to bounce ideas off of someone who has studied similar things. Now we can both miss being in college together.	Memory My experience at CMC, and Steamboat in general was all about staying in motion. I walked to every class and I’ll never forget how the incline up to campus warmed up my brain and my body. Walking and hiking was how I hashed out project designs and digested information from lectures. Next time I walk up the hill, I’ll be reminiscing the memories I have instead. I’ll remember my first Sustainability Conference, my video game formatted Hawaii project, blowing the Conch during a fireside winter welcoming ceremony, getting my car stuck in snow with Killian, field trips, hands on permaculture work, and best of all getting to know the students and faculty which ultimately led to some incredible lectures and socratic seminars. I was exposed to inspiring documentaries, non fiction literature and even read through some entire textbooks. I’ve never grown more than I did at CMC.	Bachelor of Arts	Sustainability Studies
Jaymie	Weber					Steamboat Springs					Occupational Proficiency Certificate	EMT Basic
Dominique	Welch					Steamboat Springs	Associate of General Studies				Associate of Science
Jaclyn	Wertz	Alyssabeth	Steamboat Springs	CO	Social Media Links https://www.instagram.com/jaclyn_wertz	Steamboat Springs	President of the Alpha Rho Kappa-Steamboat Springs Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa		Gratitude I am very grateful to all of my friends, family members and professors who have helped me along the way. Colorado Mountain College gave me such a great experience and I am so thankful for that. I never thought I would be graduating with an Associate of Science degree. Ed Bouchard helped me get on the right track and I am very grateful to him as well. Thank you to everyone at CMC for a great last two years!		Associate of Science
Julian	Winston	M	Glens Falls	NY		Steamboat Springs			Gratitude I would like to thank my parents for the unconditional love and support and for making this journey possible. And a huge thank you to all my professors along the way and the transfer of knowledge.		Associate of Arts	Outdoor Education
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