Ouachita honors 357 graduates in largest graduating class in 30 years
May 12, 2014
- OBU News BureauOuachita Baptist University President Rex M. Horne, Jr. honored Ouachita’s largest
graduating class since the early 1980s at the university’s May 10 commencement ceremony.
“There’s much equity in the name of Ouachita,” Horne said. “For 128 years now, young
adults like these have come to this very place and have been challenged to love God
and to love learning.
“Thank you students for choosing to be a part of Ouachita for your college experience,
your university experience,” Horne added, “and I want to congratulate you all, class
of 2014.”
University officials recognized a total of 357 graduates, including 294 Bachelor of
Arts degrees, 51 Bachelor of Science degrees, 13 Bachelor of Music degrees and two
Bachelor of Music Education degrees. The Saturday morning service was held on the
lawn of Ouachita’s historic Cone-Bottoms Hall.
“This is a visual reminder of our purpose at Ouachita as we are surrounded by academic
buildings and Berry Chapel is right here beside us,” Horne said. “It reminds us that
we are a great university and that we are unapologetically Christian.”
Ouachita’s 2014 graduating class featured 166 honor graduates, including 36 who graduated
summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.95 or higher, 69 who graduated magna cum laude (3.75 GPA) and 61 who graduated cum laude (3.5 GPA). University officials also recognized 18 graduates who completed Ouachita’s
Carl Goodson Honors Program and 47 members of Alpha Chi national honor society.
“You do earn the degree that you’re being awarded today,” Horne noted. “Because of
that I know that you all will bring appreciation and accolades upon the name of Ouachita,
even from people who do not know anything about Ouachita yet. … But they’re going
to know you and see how you impact people and how you make a difference in whatever
the Lord leads you to do. And because of that, Ouachita will have a part in that and
you’ll bring great credit to this name, Ouachita Baptist University.”
Dr. Scott Duvall, J.C. and Mae Fuller Professor of Biblical Studies, and Dr. Raouf
Halaby, professor of Art and Design and English, served as commencement marshals.
Honorary marshals were retiring faculty members Dr. Ouida Keck, Addie Mae Maddox Professor
of Music, and Dr. Robert Webster, professor of accounting and holder of the George
Young Chair of Business.
During the ceremony, Senior Class President Garet West, a mass communications major
from Bolivar, Mo., led the invocation. Scripture reading was led by four students:
Kyle Fischer, a Christian studies and Biblical languages major from Texarkana, Texas;
Elise Holman, a political science, Christian media/communications and mass communications
major from Berryville, Ark.; Chris Redmon, a Christian studies, Biblical languages
and philosophy major from Little Rock; and Hunter Threadgill, a philosophy and psychology
major from Cordova, Tenn. Three graduates were recognized for completing Reserve Officer
Training Corps (ROTC) requirements to be named Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army:
Evan Malcolm, Oscar Mendoza and Daniel Searles. Gene Whisenhunt, chair of the Ouachita
Board of Trustees, led the closing prayer of dedication.
Ouachita Baptist University, a leading liberal arts university, is ranked nationally
among “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes magazines. Founded in Arkadelphia in 1886, Ouachita seeks to foster a love of God
and a love of learning in a Christ-centered learning community.
A video of Saturday’s commencement exercises is available at www.obu.edu/broadcast.
All above photos by Tyler Rosenthal.
Graduates who were recognized at the May 10 ceremony include the following, in order
of hometown:
Abilene, Texas—Eran Jennings, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
Allen, Texas—Jensen DeGroot, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History; Rebekah Dindak, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education; Austin Roden, May 2014, Bachelor of
Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Ministries and Christian Missions
Alvin, Texas—Cody King, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance
Arkadelphia, Ark.—Ellen Eubanks, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, English; Tyler Files, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Lindsey
Fowler, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Business Administration/Finance and History;
Annelise Henley, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, History and Psychology; Kelsey Himes, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts,
Early Childhood Education; Tim Horton, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Professional Chemistry and Physics; Sara Huneycutt, May 2014,
Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Communication Sciences and Disorders; Bradley Mitchell,
Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness; Caitlin Secrest, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance
Arlington, Texas—Ellen Flint, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, History and Spanish; Nate Hohulin, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Theology and Christian Missions and
Biblical Languages; Jacob Tinklenberg, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Christian Studies/Christian Missions
Aubrey, Texas—Ally Huffman, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Austin, Ark.—Ashley Evans, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, History and Russian
Azle, Texas—Kathryn Lee, Dec. 2013, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Music
Batesville, Ark.—Adam Dodd, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Zach Smith, May 2014, Bachelor
of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Theology; Mason Wadley, May 2014, Bachelor of
Science, Biology
Bay, Ark.—Becca Rutherford, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Business Administration/Management
Bearden, Ark.—Jordan Howard, May 2014, Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics and Chemistry
Bedford, Texas—Sarah Davis, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts and Christian Studies/Christian Missions; Jason Pullano,
May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education and Biology
Belton, Texas—Eric Braeuer, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Benton, Ark.—Joanna Curtis, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics and Secondary Education; Kristin Johnson, May 2014,
cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Kara Reynolds, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Sciences and Disorders; Cameron Terrell, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting; Logan
Webb, Dec. 2013, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions; Matthew Willis, May 2014,
Bachelor of Arts, Worship Ministry
Bentonville, Ark.—Cara Cox, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Kyle Hartman, May 2014, Bachelor of
Arts, Business Administration/Finance; Leah Whitlow, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Early
Childhood Education
Berryville, Ark.—Elise Holman, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Christian Media/Communications and Mass
Communications; Savannah Motzko, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Bigelow, Ark.—Trent Harris, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical Studies and History
Birmingham, Ala.—Nigel Ramsey, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management
Bismarck, Ark.—Dayla Brogdon, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Bodcaw, Ark.—Allie Brown, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Bolivar, Mo.—Garet West, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
Bossier City, La.—Brittany Ewart, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design and Mass Communications
Bryant, Ark.—Hannah Hunter, Dec. 2013, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education; Jeff Sharp, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts,
Graphic Design; Anna Wakeling, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, English; Tanner Ward, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance
and Management and Mass Communications
Burleson, Texas—Kayla Esmond, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Musical Theatre; Tori Matlock, May 2014,
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Cabot, Ark.—Parish Reed, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Savannah Shotts, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions and Spanish; Chandler Wilson,
May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and English
Camden, Ark.—Barrett Burger, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Brooks Burleson, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Business Administration/Finance; Emory Clayborn,
May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Tuesday Freeman, Dec. 2013,
cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Amelia Lindsey, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Taylor Neeley, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Campbell, Texas—Chelsea Byers, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications; Adam Oakes, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design and Computer Science
Canberra, Australia—Ben Warner, Aug. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management
Carl Junction, Mo.—Mallory Green, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Carlisle, Ark.—Natalie Way, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Carrollton, Texas—Melanie Spearman, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical Studies;
Taylor Tomlinson, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
Cherokee Village, Ark.—Rachel Carr, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education; Sara Carr, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Clarksville, Ark.—Hannah Bridges, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, English
Cleburne, Texas—Garrett Whitehead, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Musical Theatre
Collierville, Tenn.—Josh Emery, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management
Columbia, Mo.—Zach Mertens, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History; Morgan Pitchford,
May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Conklin, N.Y.—Devon Krey, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Conroe, Texas—Oscar Mendoza, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, History
Conway, Ark.—Jennifer Coon, May 2014, Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics; Wesley Cummins,
May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting; Cassie Fikes, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts,
History and Secondary Education; Jake Hannon, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Business
Administration/Management and Marketing; Mike Morris, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts,
Kinesiology/Fitness; Emily Sanders, May 2014, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Buck Schroeder,
May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Business Administration/Finance; Daniel
Sims, Aug. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance; Meagan Stiles,
May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Sociology; Laura Strossner, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Will Wooten, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Cooter, Mo.—Seth Childers, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Coppell, Texas—Faith Avalos, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, History and Secondary Education; A. J. Bauckman,
Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, History; Anna English, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, English
Copper Canyon, Texas—Shelby McAdoo, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Cordova, Tenn.—Hunter Threadgill, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy and Psychology
Crossett, Ark.—Colby Harper, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Theology and
Biblical Studies
Crown Point, Ind.—Leith Hobbs, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Cypress, Texas—Katie Hopmann, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art
Dallas, Texas—Gemma Guiomard, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Musical Theatre and Studio Art; John Kornet, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance and Management; Sean Noland, May
2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting; Sergiu Postolache, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Business
Administration/Management and Finance; Matt Ray, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Christian
Studies/Biblical Studies
Danville, Ark.—Samantha Guerra, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
Decatur, Ark.—Caleb Ramsey, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management
Denison, Texas—Michelle Wasmund, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Denton, Texas—Dawson Pritchard, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Dripping Springs, Texas—Brianne Baley, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Dubí u Teplic, Czech Republic—Daniela Novotná, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Eads, Tenn.—Holly Wray, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, History and Psychology
Edmond, Okla.—Crista Riggs, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Professional Chemistry and Biology
El Dorado, Ark.—Stephanie Butcher, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting; Katelyn Cribb, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness;
Emily Hays, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics; Kegan Houston, May 2014, Bachelor
of Arts, Business Administration/Marketing; Brittany Nolan, May 2014, Bachelor of
Arts, Mass Communications
England, Ark.—Cambria Bush, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Marketing and Finance
Euless, Texas—Lindsay Henderson, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Fairmont, Neb.—Betsy Wilson, Aug. 2013, cum laude, Bachelor of Music, Musical Theatre
Farmersville, Texas—Rachel Gilmer, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications and Mathematics
Fayetteville, Ark.—Megan Scarbrough, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Fort Smith, Ark.—TJ Bailey, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Music, Worship Arts; Preston Winstead, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical Studies and Christian Theology and
Biblical Languages and Philosophy
Fort Worth, Texas—Tiffany Ohman, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Fouke, Ark.—Harmony Bussell, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Leisure Studies Pre-Professional
Franklin, Texas—Brandon Sanders, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Psychology
Frisco, Texas—Josh Montgomery, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance and Spanish; Alex Nelson, May
2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance and Management; John Simmers,
May 2014, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Meghan Threadgill, Dec. 2013, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Garland, Texas—Tori Abellera, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications; Haley Fox, May 2014,
Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education; Lauren McElyea, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Music; Sarah Moore, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Augustine
Ume-Ezeoke, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Glen Carbon, Ill.—Joel Rogier, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance
Glen Falls, N.Y.—Lynn Valetutti, Aug. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, History
Grand Prairie, Texas—Brittany Cooper, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education; Heather Francis,
May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications; Kathleen Post, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication and Christian Studies/Christian Missions;
Katelyn Sain, May 2014, Bachelor of Music, Musical Theatre
Grandview, Texas—Jessica Reid, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Marketing and Management
Grapevine, Texas—Elizabeth Jenkins, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications and Political Science
Greenville, Texas—LeeAnne Polk, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Music
Gurdon, Ark.—Jenna Hurst, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions and Spanish
Guy, Ark.—Jason Stevenson, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology and Chemistry
Hamburg, Ark.—Kristin Morris, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Hampton, Ark.—Joyce Johnson, May 2014, Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics
Hanford, Calif.—Ally Lemos, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Harrison, Ark.—Matthew Cook, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Ministry and
Christian Media/Communications and Mass Communications
Highlands Ranch, Colo.—Dave Day, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management and Finance
Hope, Ark.—John Butler, May 2014, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Hot Springs Village, Ark.—Taylor Skinner, May 2014, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Hot Springs, Ark.—Kristen Barnard, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications; Jacob Catlett, May
2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical Studies and Christian Theology and
Philosophy; Kassie Coleman, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Music, Composition; Libby Harrington, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Studio
Art; Benson Jordan, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, History; Blair Jordan, May 2014, Bachelor
of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness; Alyssa Koen, Dec. 2013, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Music; Tayler Koller, Dec. 2013, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Michelle Oliva, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Ben Pettigrew, Aug. 2013,
Bachelor of Arts, History and Kinesiology/Recreation; Hannah Rucker, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History; Carrington Tillery, May 2014, Bachelor
of Arts, Business Administration/Management and Marketing and Political Science; Charles
Tillery III, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management and Marketing;
Katie Vaughn, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications; Seth Wilson, May 2014,
Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Mary Wolf, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Houston, Texas—Austin Sarabia, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance and Management
Hughes Springs, Texas—Clay McKinney, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management and Finance; Alex Trevino,
May 2014, Bachelor of Science, Biology; J.D. Trevino, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts,
Business Administration/Management
Idabel, Okla.—Bret Steed, May 2014, Bachelor of Music, Instrumental Performance
Indianola, Iowa—Kolby Moore, Aug. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Indio, Calif.—Jerry Ruiz, Jr., May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Ministries
Inez, Texas—Sarah Cate, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions
Jonesboro, Ark.—Erica Sharp, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Marketing and Management;
Jacob Vickery, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting; Brittany Webb, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions
Joshua, Texas—Bailey Sanders, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Justin, Texas—Ashley Bundy, May 2014, Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance
Kingwood, Texas—Mikey Sullivan II, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Leawood, Kan.—Emily Hastings, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics
Lewisville, Texas—Emily Blanc, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance and Marketing; Lindsey Lederer,
May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Musical Theatre
Little Rock, Ark.—Cory Bennett, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions; Wendy
Berry, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, English; Ashley Briggs, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Music, Worship Arts; Blake Bryant, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mass
Communications; Rusty Butler, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Music, Worship Arts; Kirstin Changose, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Business Administration/Finance; Ben Cline, May
2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications and Speech Communication; Michael Connell,
May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design; Jonathan Curry, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
and Business Administration/Finance; Andrew Davis, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Joshua Davis, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting;
Anja DeWitt, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design; Nathan Gay, Jr., May 2014,
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management; Meg Hart, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Russian; Austin Ingram, May 2014, Bachelor of Science,
Biology; Lacey Johnson, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, History and Theatre Arts; Mitchell Kelley, May 2014, Bachelor
of Arts, Mass Communications; Lorna Kirkpatrick, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education; Kelsey Lamb, May 2014, Bachelor of
Arts, Mass Communications; Anna McCulloch, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
and Mass Communications; Sara Owen, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Marketing;
Chris Redmon, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical Studies and Biblical Languages and
Philosophy; Kaitie Scott, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications and Christian
Studies/Christian Ministry; Kirby Von Edwins, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Davis Ward, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Marketing;
Rebekah Ward, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology and Chemistry; Stephen Williams, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Business Administration/Finance
Longview, Texas—Sarah Broyles, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness; Bradley Lindsey, Aug. 2013, Bachelor of Arts,
Music; Jacob Ramaly, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management;
Cara Smith, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Lowell, Ark.—Johanna Casey, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Lubbock, Texas—Jared Carlin, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Mabelvale, Ark.—Aaron Butler, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and Secondary Education; Chelsea
Morehead, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Biology; Shelby Pierceall, May
2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics
Malvern, Ark.—Alyssa Thomas, Aug. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Rachel Timokhina, May 2014,
cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, English and Mass Communications
Mandelbachtal, Germany—Helge Knuth, Dec. 2013, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management
Mansfield, Texas—Jessica Stewart, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Media/Communications and Mass
Communications
Maracaibo, Venezuela—Michelle Perez Ferrer, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management and Finance and Political Science
Marion, Ark.—Jake Fauber, May 2014, Bachelor of Music, Worship Arts; Krista Fauber, May 2014, Bachelor
of Arts, Psychology
Marion, Mass.—Kelsey Frink, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Maud, Texas—Sally Ferguson, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, English; Krystal Morris, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Political
Science and Spanish
Maumelle, Ark.—Joe Ochterbeck, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts and Mass Communications; Kayla Roop, May 2014, Bachelor
of Arts, Sociology; Joshua Smith, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Church Media/Production
Arts
McKinney, Texas—Amanda Nitcher, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Music Education, Choral
Memphis, Tenn.—Jessica Hillyard, May 2014, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Alana Kennedy, May 2014,
magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions
Mena, Ark.—Derek Campbell, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Recreation and Sports Ministry
Mesquite, Texas—Katelyn Barber, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics; Jessica Bennett, May 2014,
summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education; Clark Gaddis, May 2014, Bachelor of
Arts, Business Administration/Management; John Hewitt II, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical Studies and Christian Missions; Ken
See, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Ministries and Christian
Theology
Mexico City, Mexico—Asaf Moreno Robles, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish
Midlothian, Texas—Landon Freeman, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical Studies and
Kinesiology/Fitness; Alex Poole, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Mineral Springs, Ark.—Aaron Cooley, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical Studies
Monticello, Ark.—Pete Brunson, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Diane Satterlee, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Morehead City, N.C.—Michael Crowe, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance and Management
Mount Ida, Ark.—Jackson Guerra, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Norphlet, Ark.—Sarah Liz Carter, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
North Little Rock, Ark.—Joseph Hurst, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting; Hannah Nolan, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics; Shelbie Reed, May 2014, Bachelor of
Arts, English and History; Molly Anne Turner, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Graphic
Design and Mass Communications; Jonathan Waddell, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
North Richland Hills, Texas—Sarah Pollock, May 2014, Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics
Palestine, Ark.—Rachel Hooker, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Parker, Colo.—Kelsey Brum, May 2014, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Paron, Ark.—Sarah Bishop, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry and Biology; Timothy Drennan, May 2014, Bachelor
of Arts, Musical Theatre
Pine Bluff, Ark.—Jacob Sturgeon, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Musical Theatre; Garrett Sykes-Jones, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts,
Kinesiology/Fitness
Plano, Texas—Emily Coles, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications and Graphic Design; Jordan Denniston, May
2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Music; Abbi Frakes, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Josh Galante, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications;
David Hickernell, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art and Mass Communications;
MaryLacey Thomson, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Musical Theatre
Port Elizabeth, South Africa—Bekah Hall, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications and Political Science;
Hein Hillmer, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
Pottsville, Ark.—Jena McCarty, Aug. 2013, Bachelor of Science, Dietetics and Nutrition
Queen City, Texas—Mauri Sparks, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Ministries and Mass Communications
Redfield, Ark.—Kelsey Willis, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Chemistry and Biology
Redwater, Texas—Daniel Searles, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Philosophy
Reno, Nev.—Jessica Allen, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, History
Richardson, Texas—Sean Nance, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Music
Rockwall, Texas—Arthur Johnson, Jr., May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Speech Communication; Jordan Miller, May 2014,
magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Musical Theatre; Kayla Pinkham, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Sciences and Disorders; Kelsey Stawasz, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics and
Secondary Education
Rogers, Ark.—Brynn Alford, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, and Bachelor of Science, Biology; Lauren Bundy, May 2014,
Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Ashleigh Canada, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Hayley
Hill, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and Secondary Education; Bethany Peevy, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications and Spanish; David Sypult, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Business Administration/Finance
Rowlett, Texas—Nicole Mattson, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Musical Theatre; Taliá Prince, May 2014,
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Royal, Ark.—Trenton Cooper, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions and
Biblical Studies; Drake Hardy, Dec. 2013, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Russellville, Ark.—Amy Campbell, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Saginaw, Mich.—Hannah Garner, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance
San Antonio, Texas—Daniel Ogier, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance and Management
Schertz, Texas—Corey Johnson, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management
Scurry, Texas—Ryan Tibbets, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Teaching and Secondary Education
Searcy, Ark.—Krista Carlisle, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting; Chelsea Hill, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education; Alexis Kamerman, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Ministries and Christian Theology;
Trey Oliveto III, Dec. 2013, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Endsley Stone, Dec. 2013,
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Marketing; Elizabeth White, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics and Secondary Education; Clark Whitney, May 2014,
cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Christian Studies/Christian Theology
Sherwood, Ark.—Victoria Mantooth, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance; Rachel Williams, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Business Administration/Finance
Shreveport, La.—Evan Malcolm, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management; Grant Novak, May 2014, Bachelor
of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical Studies; Kaitlin Williams, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Spanish
Siloam Springs, Ark.—Emily Anderson, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Leah Anderson, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, History; Wesley Packard, May 2014, Bachelor of Science, Computer
Science; Kevin Tello, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Springdale, Ark.—Chelsea Ariola, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education; Maegan Hodge,
May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and Secondary Education; Lola McClendon, May 2014, Bachelor
of Arts, Musical Theatre; Rachel Rogers, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian
Missions; Justin Young, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management and Finance
St. Cloud, Fla.—Kenton Scott, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness and Psychology
St. Louis, Mo.—Rebecca Zandstra, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Stuttgart, Ark.—Hannah Bushey, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education; Cara Curtis,
May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications and Christian Studies/Christian Missions;
Ashley Glover, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology and Chemistry; Karissa Winfrey, May 2014, Bachelor
of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Ministries
Sugar Land, Texas—Teresa Mursuli, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Sulphur Springs, Texas—Kate Cody, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
Temecula, Calif.—Kody Moffatt, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Texarkana, Ark.—Kate Collins, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Brittney Jones, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance and Management; Dani Moses, May
2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, History; Ryan Strebeck, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, and Bachelor of Science, Biology
Texarkana, Texas—Ariel Bradley, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders; John Mark Burgess, May 2014,
Bachelor of Arts, History and Philosophy; Kyle Fischer, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Theology and Biblical Languages; Jillian
Kaniss, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Theatre Arts; Katie Pesek, May
2014, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education; Wayne Smith, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, History and Secondary Education; Lauren Telford, Dec. 2013, Bachelor
of Arts, Early Childhood Education; Peyton Tolliver, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Business
Administration/Management
Triangle, Zimbabwe—Tim Ferris, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Marketing and Finance
Tuttle, Okla.—Bobby Williams III, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, History
Tyler, Texas—Andrew Hassell, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Business Administration/Finance;
Andrew Norcross, Aug. 2013, Bachelor of Arts, History; Jennifer Steele, May 2014,
cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education; Alyssa White, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Tyronza, Ark.—Jake Coffman, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Music
Valley Springs, Ark.—Trey Lynch, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Teaching and Secondary Education
Van Buren, Ark.—Cody Myers, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Musical Theatre; Monica Smith, May 2014, Bachelor
of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Vilonia, Ark.—Victoria Samuelson, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management and Marketing
Waco, Texas—Hunter Wolf, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance and Marketing
Weatherford, Texas—Megan Massey, May 2014, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental
Webb City, Mo.—Kelsi Bodine, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, History and Political Science; Josh Esgar, May 2014, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Mathematics
West Monroe, La.—Charlton Diaz, Dec. 2013, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, and Bachelor of Science, Biology
White Hall, Ark.—Tyler Robinson, May 2014, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, History and Secondary Education
Wylie, Texas—Stephanie Chontos, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
Wynne, Ark.—Chris Ross, May 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Ministry
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