Ouachita honors 293 graduates at 130th spring commencement
May 16, 2017
- OBU News BureauOuachita Baptist University celebrated 293 graduates during its 130th spring commencement on Saturday, May 13, with university officials conferring Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Associate of Arts degrees. Dr. Ben Sells, Ouachita president, presided over the annual commencement exercises.
Ouachita President Ben Sells presided over the ceremony. Photo by John Bunch.
“Class of 2017, congratulations!” Dr. Sells said in his commencement address. “You
completed a rigorous liberal arts program. You studied with talented faculty and worked
alongside committed staff. You served your classmates, your campus, your community.
… You worked hard. You had fun. You made lifelong friends. You are older and wiser.
You finished. You are ready for service and success. We are proud of you!”
This year’s graduating class featured 135 honor graduates, including 25 who graduated summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.95 or higher, 44 who graduated magna cum laude (3.75 GPA) and 66 who graduated cum laude (3.5 GPA). University officials also recognized 16 graduates who completed Ouachita’s
Carl Goodson Honors Program and 30 members of the Alpha Chi national honor society.
“You will take Ouachita with you wherever you go,” Sells told the graduates. “Live
out our Christ-centered vision and mission and live in the light of why Christians
should be truly happy. As you do, you will find personal contentment, you will serve
the common good and you will help advance the Kingdom.
“When we look at you – and remember all that you have done and consider all that you
will do – it has been our privilege to live and learn with you,” Sells added. “Today
our hearts are full. Our cups runneth over. We love you.”
Ouachita celebrated 293 graduates on May 13. Photo by John Bunch.
Senior Class President Jodie Webb, an elementary education major from Arlington, Tenn.,
led the commencement invocation. Scripture reading was led by three students from
the Pruet School of Christian Studies: Mikala Butler, a Christian studies/Christian
missions and sociology double major from Paragould, Ark.; Libby Hilliard, a biblical
languages major from Van Buren, Ark.; and Emma Riley, a Christian studies/Christian
ministries and biblical studies double major from Fort Smith, Ark.
Dr. Stan Poole, vice president for academic affairs, also recognized Ryan Alexander
of Haysville, Kan., as the first graduate of Ouachita’s new fully online degree programs
that were launched in 2015. Alexander began his college career at Ouachita in the
1990s and completed his Christian studies degree this year while serving as pastor
of Calvary Baptist Church in North Platte, Neb., and associational missions leader
for the Oregon Trail Baptist Association.
Ryan Alexander was recognized as the first graduate of Ouachita’s online degree programs. Photo by Andy Henderson.
“His diploma represents a historic milestone for Ouachita,” Poole said. “We take great
pride in awarding Ryan’s diploma, which represents the completion of the work he started
here 20 years ago.”
Dr. Ray Granade, director of library services and professor of history, and Dr. Mike
Reynolds, professor of kinesiology and leisure studies, served as commencement marshals.
Honorary marshals were Dr. Joe Jeffers, professor emeritus of chemistry, and Julia
Jones, assistant professor emerita of Spanish. who also were honored during the commencement
ceremony along with Executive Secretary to the President Emerita Charolette Allison.
Allison, a former Ouachita student, has served in the president’s office since 1986,
working in the administrations of Dr. Daniel Grant, Dr. Ben Elrod, Dr. Andy Westmoreland,
Dr. Rex Horne, Dr. Charles Wright and Dr. Ben Sells.
Dr. Jeffers has served at Ouachita since 1972. He has served since 2013 as the Charles
S. and Elma Grey Goodwin Holt Professor of Chemistry and Pre-Medical Studies in the
Patterson School of Natural Sciences. He previously served 10 years as the founding
dean of the Patterson School and held the W.D. and Alice Burch Chair of Chemistry
from 1995 to 2003. A 1966 Ouachita graduate, he holds his Ph.D. from Purdue University.
Julia Jones, a graduate of Henderson State University, has taught Spanish at Ouachita
since 2001. She previously taught English and Spanish at several high schools throughout
southwest Arkansas as well as at Rich Mountain Community College and Cossatot Community
College.
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.
Students who were recognized at the May 13 ceremony include the following, in order
of hometown:
Albuquerque, N.M. – Daniella Brantley, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Speech Communication
Alexander, Ark. – Amber Easterly, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Marketing and
Mass Communications
Allen, Texas – Jacob Hensarling, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Middle School Education; Kara Lindquist,
May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions and Christian Ministry
Argyle, Texas – Micah Lawler, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Ministry
Arkadelphia, Ark. – Jace Bradshaw, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Applied Physics, and
Bachelor of Science, Biology and Chemistry; Camden Dwelle, May 2017, Bachelor of Science,
Biology and Chemistry and Mathematics; Mackenzie Echols, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts,
Psychology and Sociology; Dana Hamilton, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science,
Biology; Joanna Horton, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Music and English;
Katharine Kirby, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Marketing;
Audrey Nisbet, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design; Laura Prince, May 2017,
cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Dieteticsl Abby Root, May 2017, summa
cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Speech/Theatre Arts and Education; Mary Rothwell, May
2017, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions; Sam Roybal, May 2017,
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; John Sivils, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor
of Arts, English; Valeria Torres, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design and Psychology;
Kaitlyn Towers, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Nate Wallace,
May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications; Stephanie Westberg, May
2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education; Caroline Winkler, May
2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical Studies and Mass
Communications
Ashdown, Ark. – Houston Crow, Dec. 2016, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Brittany McElroy,
May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, History and Secondary Education
Austin, Texas – Kimberley Attaway, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Music Education, Choral;
Marley Zochert, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Batesville, Ark. – Katie Lewis, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Jayme Shell, May 2017, magna cum
laude, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Bella Vista, Ark. – Beth Crisler, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance
Benton, Ark. – Bekah Davis, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications; Jonathan Dixon, Dec.
2016, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology; Nick Hoffpauir, May 2017, cum laude,
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting; Luke Jamison, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Science,
Biology; Jacob Jenkins, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Ministry;
Hunter Johnson, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Sydney O'Neal, May 2017, Bachelor
of Arts, Business Administration/Management; Kayla Payne, May 2017, Bachelor of Science,
Biology; Nathan Perry, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting; Marcus Rutherford,
Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy; Caleb Terry, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor
of Arts, Finance; Ashley Wake, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Sciences and Disorders; Audrey Walley, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management
and Marketing
Benton, La. – Ethan Ward, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Media/Communications and Mass Communications
Bentonville, Ark. – Lauren Gilleran, Dec. 2016, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Kelsey Hogue,
May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders and Spanish;
Kate Lacina, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Bessemer, Ala. – Tavarus McIntosh, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Recreation and Sports Ministry
Biscoe, Ark. – Tyler White, May 2017, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Bismarck, Ark. – Hayden Thornton, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics
Blytheville, Ark. – Ke'Vontae Pope, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Booneville, Ark. – Tanner Fritsche, May 2017, Bachelor of Music Education, Choral
Bossier City, La. – Lauren Hutcheson, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theatre
Broken Arrow, Okla. – Lynsie Church, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Bryant, Ark. – Collin Battaglia, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical
Studies and Christian Theology and Biblical Languages; Kelsey Bond, Dec. 2016, Bachelor
of Arts, Mass Communications; Breanna Harris, Dec 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Biology;
O'Dell Lee, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Finance
Budva, Montenegro – Vanja Bogetić, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, and Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical
Theatre
Cabot, Ark. – Christian Anderson, May 2017, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Michael Calhoun, May
2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical Studies and Philosophy;
Linda Copeland, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Ministry;
Ashten Dean, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Recreation; Abby Roberts, May
2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education; Sam Shull, May 2017,
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Camden, Ark. – Brett James, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Sarah Jeffrey,
May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders;
Evan Wheatley, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Music and Mass Communications
Carrollton, Texas – Becky Bloodworth, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental;
Spencer Soles, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science
Celina, Texas – Ian Craft, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
Clifton, Texas – Zach Gloff, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Sport Management
Columbia, Mo. – Ruth Russell, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Conway, Ark. – Lizzy Adams, May 2017, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Grace Bezet, May 2017, Associate
of Arts, General Studies; Cat Bumpers, May 2017, Associate of Arts, Christian Studies;
Ryan Bumpers, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Business
Administration/Finance; Zach Bumpers, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts,
Accounting and Business Administration/Finance; Katlin Dixon, Dec. 2016, cum laude,
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management and Marketing; Drew Dodge, May
2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Abby Engelkes, May 2017, magna cum
laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology; MK Freeman, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness;
Geoff Gough, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Finance; Will Henley, May 2017,
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management; Brannon Kotch, May 2017, Bachelor
of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness; Al Lashley, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy and
Psychology; Sidney Meriweather, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business
Administration/Marketing; Adrian Pinkston, May 2017, Associate of Arts, Christian
Studies; Alexa Reed, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education;
Faith Reed, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Ministry; Tim
Schwarz, May 2017, Associate of Arts, General Studies; Sarah Stevenson, Dec. 2016,
magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Jordan Williams, May 2017, cum laude,
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Cordova, Tenn. – Elise Cobb, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, History and Mass Communications
Dallas, Texas – Taylor Rand, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
Denton, Texas – Lance Cullum, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management
Dermott, Ark. – Courtney Gibson, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
DeWitt, Ark. – Suzanna Rieves, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Media/Communications and Mass
Communications
El Dorado, Ark. – Sarah Bolin, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions and
Biblical Studies and Spanish; Samantha Griffin, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts,
Finance and Business Administration/Marketing; Kelsey Harris, May 2017, cum laude,
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Finance; Tyler Lewis, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts,
Theatre Arts; Evan McKinnon, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
and Finance; Shelby Spears, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, English and
Spanish
Fate, Texas – Collin Glaess, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance
Fayetteville, Ark. – Natalie Bingaman, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Samantha Burgess, May 2017,
summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions and Sociology;
Sarah Luttrell, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Talor Tartaglia, May
2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Sociology
Forney, Texas – Madison Trussell, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Fort Smith, Ark. – Emma Riley, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian
Ministry and Biblical Studies; Tessa Woodcock, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Frisco, Texas – Katie Cunningham, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, English and Secondary Education;
Alexis Morgan, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Music Education, Choral; Jacob Sexton,
May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, English
Garland, Texas – Jordan Nixon, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics; Ben Patterson, May 2017,
Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Recreation and Sports Ministry
Graham, Texas – Macy Nantz, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Grandview, Texas – Jesse Bowron, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts
Greenbrier, Ark. – Kyle Ferguson, May 2017, Associate of Arts, General Studies
Greenwood, Ark. – Dalton King, May 2017, Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental
Gurdon, Ark. – Dylan Watson, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical
Studies and Philosophy
Haysville, Kan. – Ryan Alexander, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies
Heath, Texas – Jarrod Collins, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management and
Entrepreneurship
Heber Springs, Ark. – Joshua Wilkinson, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical
Studies
Hope, Ark. – Sydney Santifer, May 2017, Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Hot Springs, Ark. – Devin Austin, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication and Political Science;
Tye Boudra-Bland, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, History and Psychology; Kendra Caddell,
May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology; Jordan Cole, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Business
Administration/Management; Ali Kinsey, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts,
Business Administration/Management and Marketing and Mass Communications; Abbey Little,
May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications and Political Science;
Emily Long, Dec. 2016, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance;
Brandon Lovelady, May 2017, Bachelor of Music , Instrumental Performance; Elizabeth
Standage, Aug 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions; Caroline
Twyford, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders
and Spanish; Lainey Weatherford, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology;
Angela Wilkinson, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting; Mariah Willis,
May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Psychology; Riley Wilson, Aug. 2016, Bachelor
of Arts, Kinesiology/Leisure Studies Pre-Professional
Houston, Texas – Titus Brooks, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting; Taylor Campbell, Dec 2016,
cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Andrew Gendi, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Political
Science; Victoria Williams, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
Jacksonville, Ark. – Jenna Martin, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Music
Jersey, Ark. – Hannah Wright, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, English
Jessieville, Ark. – Will Combs, May 2017, Bachelor of Science, Physics
Joinerville, Texas – Justin Kelly, May 2017, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Jonesboro, Ark. – Drake Puryear, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Bret Sanders, May
2017, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theatre; Lauren Teague, May 2017, Bachelor of
Arts, Graphic Design
Junction City, Ark. – Devin Ball, Aug. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness; Will Houston, May 2017,
Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Katy, Texas – Kayla Golden, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Keller, Texas – Dillon Thomas, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian
Missions and Philosophy
Kentwood, Mich. – Dallas Sleeman, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts
La Quinta, Calif. – Andrew Gatlin, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, History and Political Science
Lafayette, La. – Dakota Skaggs, May 2017, Associate of Arts, General Studies
Lavaca, Ark. – Hunter Brown, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theatre
Lewisville, Ark. – Venesha Sasser, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Marketing
Lewisville, Texas – Ryan Hammer, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Finance and Business Administration/Sport
Management; Brandon Hom, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Lindale, Texas – Blake Johnson, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Little Elm, Texas – Shelby Sutton, May 2017, Bachelor of Music , Worship Arts
Little Rock, Ark. – Mari Bednar, May 2017, Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics; David Berete,
May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Marketing; Jennifer Bray, May
2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design; Téiana Carter, May 2017, Bachelor
of Arts, Psychology and Sociology; Caroline Dunlap, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor
of Music , Piano Performance; Lindahl Freeze, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
and Sociology; Barrett Gay, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications;
Lizzie Hall, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education and
Spanish; Erin Jackson, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications;
Hamilton Johnson, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Physics and Computer
Science; Aaden Jones, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theatre;
Megan Kelley, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education; Katie King, May 2017,
Bachelor of Science, Biology; Julie Marcks, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of
Science, Biology; Haley Martin, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications;
Mack McGehee III, Dec. 2016, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical
Studies and Christian Ministry; Taylor McKinney, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Music;
Marissa Pilcher, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications and Spanish; Cliff
Prather, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Cooper Wade, May 2017,
Bachelor of Arts, Physics; McKenzie Wells, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of
Arts, Elementary Education; Zack Willis, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Music
Magnolia, Ark. – Tanner Thomas, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management
Magnolia, Ark. – Colt Thompson, May 2017, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Colby Williamson, May 2017,
Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Ministry
Malvern, Ark. – Grace Purifoy, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders;
Christina Stephens-Kover, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian
Ministry; Austin Warford, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Fitness
Maracaibo, Venezuela – Estefanie Pérez Ferrer, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance
and Management and Mass Communications
Maumelle, Ark. – Hannah Fender, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theatre; Reagan
Rucker, Dec. 2016, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education; Jessica Saunders,
May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, History and English; Kali Tucker, May
2017, Associate of Arts, General Studies
McKinney, Texas – Stephen Frizzell, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Alyssa Johnston, May 2017,
cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Finance and Marketing; Gideon
Onguti, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Finance and Business Administration/Marketing;
Lizzie Shelby, May 2017, Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance; Ryan Trayner, May 2017,
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Memphis, Tenn. – Jodie Webb, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Midlothian, Texas – Amanda Brooks, May 2017, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Milan, Mich. – Nate Shrader, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Monticello, Ark. – Kelsie Adcock, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences
and Disorders
Mound Valley, Kan. – Hannah Pearce, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Middle School Education
Mountain Home, Ark. – Katie Kapler, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education;
Megan Lorenz, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Recreation
Nacogdoches, Texas – Nathan Street, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Music and Business Administration/Finance
Nashville, Ark. – Chris Benson, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management
Neosho, Mo. – Payne Hatter, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management
Norphlet, Ark. – Weston Wills, May 2017, Bachelor of Music , Worship Arts
North Little Rock, Ark. – Halley Hill, May 2017, Associate of Arts, General Studies; Peyton Hutchins, May 2017,
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Danielle Jayroe, May 2017,
cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education; Kayla Walker, May 2017, cum laude,
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theatre; Justin Weigle, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor
of Arts, Accounting and Business Administration/Finance; Cimber Winfrey, May 2017,
magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
North Richland Hills, Texas – Colton Huie, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Marketing
Olathe, Kan. – Chris Chang, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Business Administration/Finance
Osceola, Ark. – Megan Archer, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Paragould, Ark. – Mikala Butler, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian
Missions and Sociology
Paris, Texas – Josh Kirby, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Recreation and
Sports Ministry
Paron, Ark. – Claire Bishop, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Plano, Texas – Sarah Hill, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions
and Biblical Studies; Carven Holcombe, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science;
Nikki Ng, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Church Media/Production Arts
Poplar Bluff, Mo. – Nina Hefner, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, History and English
Prairie Grove, Ark. – Logan Bond, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science and Biology
Prosper, Texas – Haley Wilkerson, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Ministry
and Mass Communications
Redwater, Texas – Whitney Willis, Dec. 2016, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Richland Hills, Texas – Damaris Garcia, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions
Roanoke, Texas – Nathan Anthony, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical Studies
Rogers, Ark. – Emily Alderson, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer
Science; Kaylee Bond, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics and Secondary
Education; Jayme Lovelace, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, History; Emily Weeden, May
2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Music, Worship Arts
Roland, Ark. – Conley Harrison, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Rowlett, Texas – Brooke Legens, Aug. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Marketing; Anna
LeTourneau, Dec. 2016, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders;
Kacie Richards, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Royal, Ark. – Taylor Graves, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Royse City, Texas – Brook East, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Russellville, Ark. – Andrea Ball, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Ben Ball,
May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Finance; Seth Bubbus, May 2017, Bachelor of
Arts, Finance; Will Hanna, May 2017, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Ruston, La. – Devin Price, May 2017, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Santiago, Chile – Angella Valencia, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Sociology
and Spanish
Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil – Andre Stefano, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management and
Marketing
São Paulo, Brazil – Camila Ferreira, Dec. 2016, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Leisure
Studies Pre-Professional
Sapulpa, Okla. – Becca Mattes, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions
Searcy, Ark. – Taylor Rutherford, May 2017, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Abigail Wise, May 2017,
cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Sheridan, Ark. – Robert DeSoto, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications and
Spanish
Sherwood, Ark. – Madison Foster-Watkins, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian
Missions; Brady Hibbs, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, History and Secondary
Education
Siloam Springs, Ark. – Brittany Engel, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
and Kinesiology/Teaching; Jacob Engel, Dec. 2016, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian
Studies/Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry
Smackover, Ark. – Mariah Gough, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Kinesiology/Leisure Studies
Pre-Professional
Southlake, Texas – Meredith Ellis, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Spring, Texas – Allison Clayton, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Middle School Education
Springdale, Ark. – Blake Bowen, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Aaron Breeding, May
2017, Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental; Staci Gore, May 2017, cum laude,
Bachelor of Arts, Finance and Business Administration/Management; Arden Hall, May
2017, Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics and Physics; Anna Holcomb, Dec. 2016,
magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Jason Potts, May 2017, Bachelor of
Music, Instrumental Performance; Mitchell Richards, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor
of Science, Biology
St. Louis, Mo. – Annie Lamers, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Kylie Toebben, May 2017, Associate
of Arts, General Studies
Stuttgart, Ark. – Haley Brown, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education; Mackenzie Daugherty,
Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Bobby Keller, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Recreation
and Psychology
Sulphur Springs, Texas – Hanna Schulz, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian Missions and
Biblical Studies and Spanish
Tangier, Morocco – Dalal Salah, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting and Business Administration/Finance
Texarkana, Texas – Kathryn Barfield, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Lauren Bradley,
May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics; Alexandra Lawson,
May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Tupelo, Miss. – Bryson Rial, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Leisure Studies Pre-Professional
Tyler, Texas – Alyssa French, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Valley Mills, Texas – Sarah Balch, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Christian
Ministry
Valley View, Texas – Logan Even, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology/Leisure Studies Pre-Professional
Van Buren, Ark. – Sarah Hays, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications; Libby Hilliard, May
2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Biblical Languages; Wes Savage, May 2017,
Bachelor of Music , Worship Arts
Vilonia, Ark. – Sammie Pascoe, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Spanish; Shane
Starkey, Dec. 2016, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Sport Management and
Marketing
Waco, Texas – Katy Alexander, May 2017, cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
West Fork, Ark. – Jed Beach, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration/Management
White Hall, Ark. – Jordan Malatesta, May 2017, magna cum laude, Bachelor of Science, Biology
Wichita, Kan. – Emily Knocke, May 2017, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Arts, English and Spanish
Winsboro, Texas – Josh Acock, May 2017, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Studies/Biblical Studies and Philosophy
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