Ouachita honors 336 graduates during 131st spring commencement
May 15, 2018
- Brooke ZimnyOuachita Baptist University celebrated 336 graduates during its 131st spring commencement on Saturday, May 12, 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.
“As a residential, Christian liberal arts university, place matters,” Dr. Sells said
as he opened the ceremony. “Today we’re gathered purposely in front of our most historic
structure, Cone-Bottoms Hall. We’re surrounded by places you have worshipped, where
you’ve learned and where you’ve lived these last four years.
“You’re surrounded by many of the people who’ve helped make this day possible for
you,” he added, “people who believe in you, people who continue to be for you, people
who are eager to see all that God will do in and through you. Class of 2018, this
ceremony is about you and celebrating your college degree. It’s about welcoming you
to the Ouachita alumni family and commencing the next and exciting season in your
life.”
This year’s graduating class featured 157 honor graduates, including 33 who graduated summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.95 or higher, 63 who graduated magna cum laude (3.75 GPA) and 61 who graduated cum laude (3.5 GPA). University officials also recognized 39 graduates who completed Ouachita’s Carl Goodson Honors Program and 31 members of the Alpha Chi national honor society.
Dr. Sells shared “Wisdom for Ouachitonians,” insights drawn from Proverbs, as his
commencement address.
“Your Ouachita education and experience provide you a wonderful foundation – from
working and studying with faculty and staff to living, learning and worshipping together,”
he said. “Our university theme this year is ‘Love God and learning.’ It comes from
our vision statement, and the integration of the two cultivates wisdom.
“Let me leave you with these last two Proverbs on this special day,” he concluded.
“If you follow them, they will make you wiser and give you a life with fewer regrets:
‘Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life,’ (Proverbs
4:23) and ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.’ (Proverbs
3:5-6)”
Senior Class President Lauren Ford, a political science major from Cabot, Ark., led
the commencement invocation. The university’s vision, mission and values statement
was read by Rickey Rogers, dean of students; Kori Bullard, a biology major from Pearcy,
Ark.; and Dr. Rachel Pool, assistant professor of education. Scripture reading was
led by the top three graduates from the Pruet School of Christian Studies: Ashley
Sharpe, a Christian studies/Christian missions and Christian theology major from Houston,
Texas; Sarah Shepard, a Christian studies/Christian missions, Christian ministries
and Christian theology major from Benton, Ark.; and Kristopher Torres, a Christian
studies/Christian missions major from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.
Dr. Terry Carter, W.O. Vaught Professor of Christian Ministries, and Dr. Ray Granade,
director of library services and professor of history, served as commencement marshals.
Honorary marshals were Dr. Scott Holsclaw, professor emeritus of theatre arts, and
Dr. Phil Rice, professor emeritus of business administration. Additionally, two emeriti
administrative staff were recognized: Sharon Cosh, director of English as a second
language emerita, and Phil Hardin, assistant to the president for administration emeritus.
President Sells noted that these emeriti faculty and staff members “are emblematic
of an unbroken chain of loyal and effective service that is linked to Ouachita’s founding.”
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 and has been named the top private university in Arkansas by Niche.com.
Founded in Arkadelphia in 1886, Ouachita seeks to foster a love of God and a love
of learning in a Christ-centered learning community.
See more ceremony details at https://obu.edu/news/2018/05/07/ouachita-hold-131st-spring-commencement-ceremony-may-12/ and more about the retiring faculty and staff members who were honored at https://obu.edu/news/2018/05/10/ouachita-retirees-honored-200-years-combined-service/. Watch the full commencement video at https://livestream.com/obu/commencement2018.
Students who were recognized at the May 12 ceremony include the following, in order
of hometown:
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico – Kris Torres graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian Missions
Alexander, Ark. – Anna Darr graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre;
Madison Mayfield graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology; Kelsey
Norton graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology
Alice, Texas – Gabby Gonzalez graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology
Allen, Texas – Mary Daniels graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and
Sociology; Morgan Reynolds graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music;
Alden Zuck graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management;
Alma, Ark. – Rachel Clifton graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in Instrumental
Argyle, Texas – Kelsey Harrison graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Middle School Education
Arkadelphia, Ark. – Brittany Beaver graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology
and Biology; Chris Clark graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Business Administration/Entrepreneurship;
Seth Daniell graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Composition; Allison Fowler graduated
magna cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Leisure Studies Pre-Professional;
Jake Knight graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Business Administration/Management;
John Franklin Matros graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance; Shelby McCollett
graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders;
Taylor Parsons graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and
Sociology; Matthew Savage graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences; Emily Schleiff
graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management; Callie
Smith graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian Ministry and
Mass Communications; Alexa Spinks graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education; Austin White graduated
magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology
Arlington, Tenn. – Jesse Webb graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
Arlington, Texas – Rebekah Cobb graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology; Caden
Flint graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management
Armorel, Ark. – Victoria Anderson graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Mass Communications
Ashdown, Ark. – Cassie Young graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
Athens, Ala. – Miranda Hudleston graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications
and Graphic Design
Austin, Ark. – Bryce Shepard graduated May 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree in Christian Studies
Avery, Texas – Briley Baird graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Taylor
Bowles graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Adminstration/Marketing
Bailey, Texas – Caleb Springer graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and
Business Administration/Sport Management
Bald Knob, Ark. – Shelby Reams graduated cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance
Bauxite, Ark. – Brady Thompson graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Business Administration/Entrepreneurship
Bedford, Texas – Jonathan Arosemena graduated cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance
Beebe, Ark. – Sarah Davis graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian Ministry and
Mass Communications
Benton, Ark. – Candee Jo Bloxom graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology; Shelby Burchfield graduated
cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Julie Feimster graduated
cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Michi Forbess graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Natalie Hampel graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Brian Krikorian graduated
magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Entrepreneurship
and Management and Marketing; Layten Moseley graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Sociology; Allison Reynolds graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance; Laura Smith graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and
Psychology; Dylan Summerville graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Christian Studies/Christian Theology and Christian Ministry; Rebekah Van Cleave graduated
magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Bentonville, Ark. – Olivia Allbright graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Blake Crossno graduated Dec.
2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration; Katelyn Matlock graduated
May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education; Madison White graduated
May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology
Bilbao, Spain – Aitor López Bretón graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science
Birmingham, Ala. – Jamie Flowers graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian Ministry and
Biblical Studies
Bismarck, Ark. – Addison Crow graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Secondary Education; Emily
Flowers graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design and Mass
Communications
Bolingbrook, Ill. – Elizabeth Fast graduated summa cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
Bryant, Ark. – Rachel Bacon graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and a Bachelor of Science degree
in Biology; Jillian Battaglia graduated cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management; Taylor
Draper graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology; Sarah Shepard
graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian Missions and
Christian Ministry and Christian Theology; Nathan Terry graduated May 2018 with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Hope Wakeling graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian Ministry;
Carly Yazza graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Secondary
Education
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – Nonsi Nxumalo graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Business
Administration/Management; A.J. Stambolie graduated magna cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Mass Communications
Cabot, Ark. – Lauren Ford graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science; Seth Fox graduated
May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics; Kason Kimbrell graduated May
2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Sport Management and
Marketing; Jessica Stanley graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business
Administration/Management and Marketing; Wade Warren graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Biology; Kelsey Westlake graduated May 2018 with an Associate
of Arts degree in General Studies
Camden, Ark. – Connor O'Dell graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Fitness;
Ben Worley graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance
Camp Hill, Pa. – Ben Cockrell graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Social Justice
Carrollton, Texas – Griffin Crocker graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Sport
Management; Danielle Droste graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications; Tricia Griffin graduated
summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design; Kaytee Karnes graduated
cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Marketing; Kaytlin
Mackie graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Logan Turner
graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Biblical Studies and
Christian Missions
Cedar Park, Texas – Kristina Beall graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Mathematics
Celina, Texas – Taylor Barr graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada – Jan Whytock graduated Aug. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art/Studio Art
Clinton, Ark. – Christian Fuel graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
Coffeyville, Kan. – Elijah Jones graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management
Colleyville, Texas – Jordan Jones graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Fitness
Collierville, Tenn. – Matthew Phillips graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Finance and Computer
Science
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Nathan Loftin graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance
Conway, Ark. – Kyle Alexander graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management; Emily
Bradley graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Spanish; Ally Brasko graduated
May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Biblical Studies; Braeden
Gregg graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English; Logan Hampton III graduated magna cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance; Madison Heller
graduated May 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies; Katie Kemp
graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications and Spanish; Mallory
Lester graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance;
Vanessa Magana graduated May 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies;
Kaitlyn Morris graduated May 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies;
Casey Roark graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences; Victoria Singleton
graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications; Andrew Steely
graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Teaching and Education;
Tanner Thone graduated May 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies;
JV Vinson graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications;
Nick Walker graduated May 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree in Christian Studies;
Mikala Wooley graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Covington, La. – Jennifer Bracey graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Magagement
D'Hanis, Texas – Morgan Lynch graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences
Dacula, Ga. – Canyon Moore graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Fitness
De Queen, Ark. – Ashley Davis graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education;
Paige Morphew graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences
and Disorders; Kolbie Tollett graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Speech Communication
Donaldson, Ark. – Morgan Cansler graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design
El Dorado, Ark. – Meredith Bolin graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Mason
Clay graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Alyson Cole graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Kacy Earnest-Spears graduated
cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications; Anna Norris graduated
summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Middle School Education; Ty Owens graduated
May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Hannah Pagan graduated May
2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Lucas Reed graduated Dec. 2017
with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance; Sarah Sandy graduated May
2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology; Kasey Smith graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting; Kaitlyn Thomas graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology
England, Ark. – Cyntanna Hawkins graduated summa cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology
Farmersville, Texas – Hailee Lanier graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education
Fayetteville, Ark. – Rachel Dilatush graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Biology and a Bachelor of
Science degree in Psychology
Flower Mound, Texas – Weston Cronan graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management; Tyler
Mouton graduated cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Business Administration/Sport
Management; Kelly Powell graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting
and Finance
Forney, Texas – Jordan Raglin graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Business Administration/Management
Fort Smith, Ark. – Taylor Dooly graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education; Cody Walls graduated
May 2018 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre
Frisco, Texas – Chandler Blake graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Business Administration/Entrepreneurship;
Caitlin Cantrell graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition
and Dietetics; Matthew Miller graduated Aug. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Business Administration/Finance; Michael Richardson, Jr. graduated May 2018 with a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian Ministry and Mass Communications;
Chad Satchell graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design
Garland, Texas – Travis Blanton III graduated Aug. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music; Elizabeth
Schutter graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in Choral
Gilmer, Texas – Sean Ray graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian Missions and
Biblical Studies
Grand Prairie, Texas – Rebecca Bowron graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Entrepreneurship
Greenbrier, Ark. – Nick DuChemin graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management;
Ashley Page graduated May 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree in Christian Studies;
Holden Strackbein graduated May 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree in Christian
Studies
Gunter, Texas – Madeline Rowe graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication
Sciences and Disorders
Gurdon, Ark. – Austin Kirkpatrick graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian
Studies/Christian Theology
Hamburg, Ark. – Logan Morris graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management
and Marketing
Harare, Zimbabwe – Tristan Benzon graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Psychology;
Gail Lange-Smith graduated magna cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
Harrah, Okla. – Riley Bunyard graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance
Hayesville, N.C. – Kinsey Nelson graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Leisure Studies Pre-Professional
and Biology
Heber Springs, Ark. – Matt Woodson graduated Dec. 2017 with an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies
Heemstede, The Netherlands – Victor Draijer graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management
and Marketing
Hooks, Texas – Baylee McBride graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Kinesiology/Leisure Studies
Pre-Professional
Hoover, Ala. – Meredith Jackson graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Biblical
Studies
Hope, Ark. – Riley Madlock graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications
Hot Springs Village, Ark. – Andrew Martin graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts; Katie Stanage graduated
cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art/Studio Art and Mass Communications
Hot Springs, Ark. – Alex Abbott graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Kevin Barnard graduated May
2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications; Addison Bostian graduated
cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science; Hannah Cook graduated
May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Sean Faught graduated May 2018
with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History; Gideon Garcia graduated Dec. 2017 with
a Bachelor of Music Education degree in Choral; Margaret Geoffrion graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Worship Arts; Chris Hegwood graduated
cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting; Miles Irwin graduated Dec.
2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Finance and Marketing;
Kyle Jackson graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian
Ministry; Hayley Morrison graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics/Mathematics
and Secondary Education; Madison Parks graduated magna cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management and
Marketing; Van O'Rorke graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree
in Instrumental; Cole Pitts graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Christian Studies/Biblical Studies and Christian Missions; Haley Jo Wesson graduated
May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders; Haley
Whitworth graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Secondary Education
Houston, Texas – Ian Deetz graduated magna cum laude Aug. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science; John Rachal II graduated
May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management; Ashley
Sharpe graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian Missions and
Christian Theology; Staci Spencer-Roth graduated cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies
Indianola, Miss. – Kaitlyn Watson graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and Psychology
Jacksonville, Ark. – Justin McCleary graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Fitness
Jacksonville, Fla. – Nick Kowalkowski graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry
Jonesboro, Ark. – Mason Griffin graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science;
Will Stotts graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre
Junction City, Ark. – Shaq Hunter graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Fitness
Kandern, Germany – Ryan Perrin graduated May 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies
Kennedale, Texas – Edward Pacheco graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management
Kingwood, Texas – Tim Clay graduated May 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree in Christian Studies
Knoxville, Ark. – Crystal Brown graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Computer Science
Kyle, Texas – Taryn Bailey graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications and Speech Communication
Land O'Lakes, Fla. – Richard Resnick II graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications
Lavon, Texas – Morgan Howard graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Mass Communications
Leesburg, Va. – Chris DiGiovanni graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Mass Communications
Lindale, Texas – Karley Telfer graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design
Little Rock, Ark. – Madeleine Brodell graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications
and Graphic Design; Katherine Carter graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian Missions and
Sociology; Michael Carter graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance
and Business Administration/Management; Callie Clement graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Katie Dreher graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Hannah Hart graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and a Bachelor of Science degree
in Chemistry and Biology; Savannah Hill graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Business Administration/Marketing; Nick Hayes graduated May 2018 with a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology; Audra Halbert graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics; Kelly Hinkson graduated
May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies; Andrew Ingram graduated
May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting; Wesley Keener graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education; Taylor Lockhart
graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Spanish; Bethany
Long graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and
Disorders; Abigail Mills graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Nutrition and Dietetics; Kaysi Roussel graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian Ministry;
Chris Rycraw graduated Aug. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Recreation;
Kinzie Schmidt graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design;
Anna Caroline Strickland graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders;
Reed Walsh graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance
Lonoke, Ark. – Victoria Lackey graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and a Bachelor of Science degree
in Biology
Magnolia, Ark. – Alex Gianelloni graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian Missions and
Christian Theology and Biblical Studies
Malvern, Ark. – Emily Brosius graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications
and Speech Communication
Manila, Ark. – Krystal Parker graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian Ministry and
Biblical Studies
Mansfield, Texas – Alyssa Delker graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Marketing
Marion, Ark. – Jonathan Duncan graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management
and Entrepreneurship; Buzz Hardin graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree
in Biology
Maumelle, Ark. – Chris Baggett graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts;
Brooks Parker graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management;
Sarah Pettit graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education; Aaron Woodall graduated
magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences
McKinney, Texas – Dillon Farrell graduated magna cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Business Administration/Management;
Carlos Garcia, Jr. graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Business Administration/Marketing;
Preston Speers graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Marketing;
Sewell Yost graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Marketing
Memphis, Tenn. – Phoebe O'Connor graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and
Sociology; Hailey Thompson graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
Mena, Ark. – Allison Austin graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts
Merrillville, Ind. – Hannah Dixon graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology
Midwest City, Okla. – Mattie Alexander graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts and Mass Communications
Millerville, Ala. – Luke Holt graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Fitness
Monticello, Ark. – Morgan Baugh II graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Recreation
Morrilton, Ark. – Sarah Engebrecht graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design
Moscow, Russia – Lina Tsymbalova graduated cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Business Administration/Management
Mount Vernon, Texas – Sarah Johnson graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Fitness
Nashville, Ark. – Cameron Alexander graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Secondary Education; Luke
Dawson graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education; Rachel
Dawson graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Biblical Studies; Jayla
Jacques graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences
and Disorders and Psychology
New Iberia, La. – Bryce Davidson graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Marketing
Newport, Ark. – Stephen Neal graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Fitness
North Augusta, S.C. – Grace Powell graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian
Missions
North Little Rock, Ark. – Eric Bentley graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian
Ministry and Christian Theology; Nolan Games graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Jessica
McCauley graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Business Administration/Management;
Kaylie Roberts graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology
Ozark, Ark. – Megan Williams graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology
Paragould, Ark. – Hannah Bunch graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science
Paris, Texas – Jeremy Beshirs graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Leisure
Studies Pre-Professional; Michael Cade graduated cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Victoria White graduated
summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting
Pearcy, Ark. – Kori Bullard graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Justin Crumpler graduated
Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Philosophy
Phoenix, Ariz. – Dani Barney graduated Dec. 2017 with an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies
Piqua, Ohio – Katie Butts graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science
Pittsburg, Okla. – Cheyenne Anderson graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Plano, Texas – Michiko Griffin graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian
Missions
Prairie Grove, Ark. – J.D. Speed graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management
and Marketing
Prescott, Ark. – Brandon Marks graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Middle School
Education
Prosper, Texas – Rebekah Arredondo graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design;
Barbara Pascale graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication
Sciences and Disorders
Queen City, Texas – Shelby Hudson graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Psychology
Quitman, Ark. – Cody Foster graduated May 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies
Riverton, Wyo. – Taylor Bascue graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Biblical Studies and
Christian Ministry and Biblical Languages
Rockwall, Texas – Matthew Alderman graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Finance
Rogers, Ark. – Esther Atkinson graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Musical Theatre; Kesley Brown graduated
magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences; Garrett Hudson
graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management
and Marketing; Erin Lundy graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Biology; Garrett Moore graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications; Madison Prowell graduated
magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management and
Marketing; Emma Seay graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian
Studies/Christian Missions
Roland, Ark. – Brandon Monk graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Business Administration/Marketing;
Michael Peré graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre
Royse City, Texas – Andy Henderson graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications
Russellville, Ark. – Emily Cooper graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology; Hannah Hines graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications and a Bachelor of
Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre
Ruston, La. – Shelton Wooley graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design
Saint Louis, Mo. – Chris Morrison graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance
San Antonio, Texas – Sarah Fish graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting
Sanger, Texas – JoBeth Guerra graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and
Dietetics
Sardis, Ark. – Chris Godwin graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences
Searcy, Ark. – Amanda Abbud graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Business Administration/Management;
Alicia Hamilton Moore graduated cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Luke Moore graduated Dec.
2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies; Johnathan Powell graduated
Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Leisure Studies Pre-Professional
Sheridan, Ark. – Madison Crosby graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry; Braden Lunday
graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance; Cody Thompson
graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology
Sherman, Texas – Lindsey Edwards graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Biblical Studies
Sherwood, Ark. – Alexis Weber graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences
and Disorders
Shreveport, La. – Katie Smith graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Mass Communications
Siloam Springs, Ark. – Morgan Miller graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance
Singapore – Kimberly Wong Yi Jin graduated magna cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English; Samuel Woo graduated May 2018
with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian Theology
Somerville, Texas – Taylor Johnson graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology
Sour Lake, Texas – Alex Holder graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting
Southlake, Texas – Matthew Collier graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management
Springdale, Ark. – Ben O'Brien graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Management;
Clay Patrick graduated cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology; Jay Patrick graduated cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology; Katelyn Young graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education
Strong, Ark. – Jontavis Willis graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance
Stuttgart, Ark. – Stephanie Bell graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Media; Waymon Johnson,
Jr. graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Recreation; Jackson
Kennedy graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian
Missions; Montray Wyatt graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business
Administration/Management
Sunnyvale, Texas – Courtney Collins graduated cum laude Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in Choral
Teague, Texas – Nick Gibson graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in Instrumental
Terrell, Texas – Marcellus Hill graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications;
Anna Valdez graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre
Texarkana, Texas – Judd Cochran graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music; Adam Graves
graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies/Christian Ministry
The Woodlands, Texas – Weston Talley graduated Dec. 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology/Leisure
Studies Pre-Professional
Troup, Texas – Nadalie Gill graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts and
Mass Communications
Tulsa, Okla. – Tinashe Chigede graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting
Valley Center, Kan. – Sydney Van Scyoc graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
Van Alstyne, Texas – Ashley Lovely graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree in Instrumental
Van Buren, Ark. – Sarah Coles graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance; Kathleen Lopez
graduated May 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree in Christian Studies
Vechta, Germany – Lennart Lonnemann graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance
Vilonia, Ark. – Christian Gunter graduated May 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree in Christian
Studies
Ward, Ark. – Paul Babcock graduated May 2018 with an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies
Warren, Ark. – Loren Bennett graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication
Sciences and Disorders
West Helena, Ark. – Shamonica Brown graduated May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology
West Memphis, Ark. – Lindsey Swafford graduated cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology
White Hall, Ark. – Sydney Allen graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Jennifer Hudson graduated
May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History; Camryn Ruggeri graduated magna cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Aaron Sprinkle graduated May
2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
Wylie, Texas – Jacob Hemsath graduated summa cum laude May 2018 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Musical Theatre; Addie Matthews graduated
May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications
By Brooke Zimny // Photos by Alex Blankenship
May 15, 2018
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