Ouachita Stories

Ouachita 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.

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All above photos by Tyler Rosenthal.

 

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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