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GRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE Friday, May 5, 2017 Saturday, May 6, 2017 1:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. Hanner Fieldhouse Paulson Stadium 590 Herty Drive 203 Lanier Drive Statesboro, Georgia Statesboro, Georgia
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1 GRADUATE CEREMONY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS FACULTY MARSHALS Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies JAMES M. LOBUE, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry DEBORAH M. THOMAS, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Undergraduate Teacher Education, College of Education and Associate Professor, Teaching and Learning
College of Business Administration EDDIE METREJEAN, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Accountancy L. DWIGHT SNEATHEN, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Accountancy College of Education MISSY BENNETT, Ed.D., Professor, Teaching and Learning ANTONIO PARTIDA GUTIERREZ DE BLUME, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Curriculum, Foundations and Reading Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and ANDREW A. ALLEN, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Computer Sciences Information Technology CHRISTOPHER A. KADLEC, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Information Technology
College of Health and Human Sciences LI LI, Ph.D., Professor, Health and Kinesiology MARIAN M. TABI, Ph.D., Professor, Nursing
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences P. CARY CHRISTIAN, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Public Administration OLIVIA CARR EDENFIELD, Ph.D., Professor, Literature and Philosophy
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health JAMES H. STEPHENS, D.H.A., Associate Professor, Health Policy and Management KELLY SULLIVAN, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Epidemiology
College of Science and Mathematics MAXIM E. DURACH, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Physics STEPHEN P. VIVES, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Biology
READERS DANIEL R. CZECH, Ph.D., Professor, Health and Kinesiology LANCE D. MCBRAYER, Ph.D., Associate Dean, College of Science and Mathematics and Professor, Biology D. JASON SLONE, Ph.D., Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and Professor, Literature and Philosophy BRENT D. WOLFE, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Human Ecology
THE PLATFORM PARTY JAIMIE HEBERT, Ph.D., President RONNY JUST, B.S., Governmental Relations Manager, Govermental and Regulatory Afairs, Georgia Power JEAN E. BARTELS, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Afairs TERESA E. THOMPSON, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Afairs and Enrollment Management ROBERT L. WHITAKER, M.B.A., Vice President for Business and Finance TRIP C. ADDISON, M.B.A., Vice President for University Advancement and External Afairs DIANA CONE, Ph.D., Vice Provost, Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies
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THE PLATFORM PARTY CONTINUED ALLEN C. AMASON, Ph.D., Dean, College of Business Administration THOMAS R. KOBALLA, JR., Ph.D., Dean, College of Education MOHAMMAD DAVOUD, Ph.D., Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Information Technology A. BARRY JOYNER, Ph.D., Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences W. BEDE MITCHELL, Ed.D., Dean, Henderson Library and University Librarian CURTIS E. RICKER, D.A., Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences GREGORY EVANS, Ph.D., Dean, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health MARTHA L. ABELL, Ph.D., Dean, College of Science and Mathematics RICHARD M. FLYNN, Ph.D., Moderator, Faculty Senate VELMA S. BURDEN, Ed.D., Registrar DAVID DYLAN JOHN, B.S., President, Student Government Association and Graduate Student, Master, Applied Engineering
PROGRAM
*PROCESSIONAL Pomp and Circumstance (Military March No. 1, Op. 39) by Edward Elgar Performed by: KARLA JAN ROCKER, D.M., Academic Services Professional and Adjunct Instructor, Music
MACEBEARER RICHARD M. FLYNN
INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESIDENT PROVOST BARTELS
WELCOME PRESIDENT HEBERT
MEDITATION DEAN EVANS
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER PROVOST BARTELS
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS MR. RONNY JUST
RECOGNITION OF EMERITUS FACULTY PROVOST BARTELS AND FACULTY AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
CONFERRING OF GRADUATE DEGREES PRESIDENT HEBERT PROVOST BARTELS
RECOGNITION OF AVERITT AWARDS PROVOST BARTELS
*ALMA MATER DANIELA MURRIETA COLORADO, Graduating Masters Student, Master of Music, Performance
**RECESSIONAL Wedding day at Troldhaugen by Grieg Performed by: KARLA JAN ROCKER, D.M., Academic Services Professional and Adjunct Instructor, Music
* AUDIENCE PLEASE STAND ** AUDIENCE PLEASE STAND AND REMAIN STANDING UNTIL THE PLATFORM PARTY, FACULTY AND CANDIDATES HAVE EXITED THE FIELDHOUSE.
We would like to thank the ROTC Cadets and other Georgia Southern University volunteers for their assistance with today’s ceremony. 3 GRADUATE CEREMONY JACK N. AVERITT COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Doctor of Education Doctor of Education Curriculum Studies Curriculum Studies Tia A. Armour Ashley Lynn Gregory B.A.S., Troy State University, 1999 B.S., Georgia Southern University, 2006 M.Ed., University of West Florida, 2002 M.Ed., Georgia Southern University, 2008 M.Ed., Georgia Southern University, 2015 Dissertation: Media Impact: Misfts in the Media Dissertation: Coming of Age in the Streets Tat Prey: Major Professor: John Weaver, Ph.D. Cautionary Tales from Within the Intersection of Fatal Violence Perpetration and “Te Hustle”, “Te Life”, and “Te Hood” in the Lived Experiences of At-Risk Street- Involved Urban Black Female Youth Doctor of Education Major Professor: Grigory Dmitriyev, Ph.D. Curriculum Studies Jeremy Adam McClain B.S., Lee University, 2002 M.A., Piedmont College, 2008 Doctor of Education Dissertation: Afer Demystifcation: Evangelical Curriculum Studies Hegemony and a Hidden Reading Curriculum Mary E. Joseph Major Professor: John Weaver, Ph.D. B.A., Augusta State University, 1987 M.Ed., Columbia College, 2005 Dcotor of Education Dissertation: Te Pharmakon of Educational Reform Curriculum Studeies Major Professor: Julie Garlen, Ph.D. Gerald Wesley Rogers B.S., Georgia Southern University, 1995 M.S., Georgia Southern Universtiy, 1997 Dissertation: I Am Not Good at Math: Mathematical Doctor of Education Illiteracy and Innumeracy in the United States Curriculum Studies Major Professor: John Weaver, Ph.D. Hannah Walker Murray B.S.Ed., Valdosta State University, 2002 M.Ed., Valdosta State University, 2004 Doctor of Education Dissertation: Single Sex Education Education Administration Major Professor: Marlynn Grifn, Ph.D. Lisa Kimberly Blyler-Linton B.S., Morris Brown College, 1992 M.Ed., Georgia Southern University, 2002 Ed.S., Georgia Southern University, 2009 Doctor of Education Dissertation: Principals’ Perception Of Teir Impact On Curriculum Studies School Reform In South Georgia Judy Hadwyn Ward Major Professor: Teri A. Melton, Ph.D. B.A., Augusta State University, 1985 M.S., University of Georgia, 1994 Ed.S., University of Georgia, 1995 Dissertation: Teach us to Teach You: Experiences of Doctor of Education Black Males in Urban High Schools in Georgia Education Administration Major Professor: Robert Lake, Ph.D. Deborah N. Kittrell-Mikell B.S., Georgia Southern University, 1990 M.A., Georgia Southern University, 1997 M.A., Georgia Southern University, 1999 Doctor of Education Ed.S., Georgia Southern University, 2005 Curriculum Studies Dissertation: Te Cultivation of Fostering a College Jennifer P. Fitzner Student and the Goal of Producing a College Graduate B.A., Univeristy of Georgia, 1999 using Retention, Progression, and Graduation (RPG) B.A., University of Georgia, 2000 Initiatives: A University Systems’ Approach to Complete M.Ed., Georgia Southern University, 2004 College M.A.T., Georgia Southern University, 2007 Major Professor: Teri A. Melton, Ph.D. Dissertation: Meeting the Challenges of 21st Century Education: Neoliberalism, Vocational Education, and Critical Media Literacy Major Professor: Delores Liston, Ph.D.
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Doctor of Education Doctor of Public Health Educational Leadership Public Health Tracy M. Colebrooke Jessica Christine Pittman Arrazola B.S.Ed., Te College of Te Bahamas, 2003 B.S., Creighton University, 2011 M.A., Armstrong Atlantic State University, 2008 M.P.H., Emory University, 2013 Ed.S., Georgia Southern University, 2013 Dissertation: Exploring Job Satisfaction and Dissertation: Bahamian Elementary School Principals’ Preceptorship Capacity Among Applied Epidemiologists and Teachers’ Perceptions of Inclusive Education Major Professor: Gulzar Shah, Ph.D. Major Professor: Teri A. Melton, Ph.D.
Doctor of Public Health Doctor of Education Public Health Educational Leadership LaTisha Dione Oliver Amy Willems Zieziula B.A., Temple University, 2009 B.S., Te College at Brockport State University of New M.A., Georgia State University, 2011 York, 2005 Dissertation: Disparities in Cervical Cancer Prevalence M.Ed., University at Bufalo State University of New Among Women in the Southern United States York, 2008 Major Professor: Gulzar Shah, Ph.D. Dissertation: An Analysis of Campus Civility: Best Practices from Student Afairs Professionals Major Professor: Teri Melton, Ph.D. Doctor of Public Health Public Health Linda I. Ekperi Doctor of Public Health B.A., Emory University, 2002 Public Health M.P.H., Georgia Southern University, 2011 Kiswendsida Aida Madine L. Sawadogo Dissertation: Disaster Risk Assessment Of Emergency B.B.A., Higher Institute of Management, 2008 Preparedness In Georgia’s Public Health Districts Using M.P.H., Georgia Southern University, 2012 Te Great Hazard Vulnerability Evaluation Tool Dissertation: Universal Coverage in Developing Major Professor: James Stephens, Ph.D. Countries: A Summative Evaluation of Maternal Policies in Ghana and Burkina Faso Major Professor: Bettye Apenteng, Ph.D. Doctor of Public Health Public Health Hilda Pamela Pagano Doctor of Public Health B.S., St. Mary’s University, 2005 Public Health M.P.H., Texas A&M University, 2007 Fadzai Moreblessing Punungwe Dissertation: Healthcare Provider Practices Around B.S., University of Tennessee, 2007 Emergency Contraception: An Analysis of a Nationwide M.P.H., University of Tennessee, 2012 Survey Dissertation: Double Burden of Overweight and/or Major Professor: James Stephens, Ph.D. Obesity and Anemia in Zimbabwean Women Major Professor: Joanne Chopak-Foss, Ph.D.
Doctor of Public Health Public Health Jarrett Ainsworth Johnson B.A., State University of New York College at Bufalo, 2006 M.H.S.A., D’Youville College, 2010 Dissertation: How Survivors Describe Teir Prostate Cancer Disease Experience: A Multidimensional View Using Leventhal’s Common Sense Model (CSM) of Illness Representation Major Professor: Levi Ross, Ph.D.
5 GRADUATE CEREMONY JACK N. AVERITT COLLEGE Ashley Kathryn FitzGerald Anna Elizabeth Stone Jordan Issiac Ghoreishi Esther Muriel Stuart OF GRADUATE STUDIES Willem-Jan Odo Hattink Eryn Taylor Wagnon Education Specialist John Michael Hayes Jefrey D. Waller Megan Marie Baker Rebecca Sue Henderson Julia Brooke Welch Teresa C. Baker Monisha Melonie Johnson Matthew Ryan Wentz Shelly Sowell Bragg Cristen Elise Leverett Joseph Wilson Kenyatta September Braggs Ryan Longworth LynDee Winterton Melissa Brown Elisabeth L. Malone Caitlin Elisabeth Woodie Kimberly A. Cadenhead William Barnes McCarthy Kim Bennett Callahan Ryan David Minter Master of Arts in Teaching Shnita Renee’ Camps Onorio Molina Anindita Barua Alicia Beth Cannon Kaylon Gray Moore Justin Kaleb Brown Brittany Ann Cantwell Jay Perry Motley, Jr. Daisy Mae Dumler Lindsay A. Cronk Makaila Morgan Mueller David Chad Farrell Lindsey Milana Davis-Bryan Matthew Ryan Orr Racheal Lee Fulford Janice C. Day David E. Ramos Santos Ana Lissette Gonzalez-Rodriguez Angel Douglas Colin Brent Reid Brandi Nicole Gooden Kayleen M. Gaither Ailish Fionnghuala Ann Ryan Kayla Marie Hagerty Meagan Alaine Gay Natalie Seabolt Che Marie King Erin Eileen Gough Renee Simpson Matthew Klebe Jordin Symone Hall Emily Michelle Sitton Joseph Patrick Korwin Kristin Victoria Hall Amanda Jean Stumpf Christina Rozier Lucas Erin Christine Hancock Jasmine SheBre Sutton Edward Cole Morris Lauren Claire Howard Kerri-Ann Cassandra Tingle Kevin Miles Moseley Torri Mitchell Jackson Marc Tucker Joy Ann Needham Leslie Dee Jones Gregory David Weaver Chelsea Janay Nelson Whitney Jones Joshua R. Williford Isoline Northcutt Savannah Danielle Kennedy Daniel Stephen Womack Candice Ryan Ogilvie-Johnson Christina Marlene Weeks Kessler Logan Worsham Kayla Nicole Oglesby Amy L. Marona Waymon Levert Worthen Carolina Elizabeth Perez Sonya Crum May Daphne L. Zeigler Kriston Nicole Pittman Tifani Brannen Mihuta Rachel Ray Mario Levone Mohorn Master of Arts Malorie Sponseller Rivera Allyson Leigh Morgan Kelli Jayne Bacon Meghan Cecelia Rosser Margarita Munoz Kaitlynn Elaine Ball Andreina Salas Eryka Yvonne Murray Meagan Gene Barnes Taylor Screws Derek R. Noel Christopher M. Blackburn Victoria Brown Todd Shamir Parker Sandra Tralane Bowen Kalie Logan Walker Valerie Pittman Kieona Britton Belissa D. Wangstad Latasha M. Quarterman Rachael Victoria Cohran Christopher Brent Warren Amanda Erin Ramsey Kelsi Elizabeth Cunningham Meagan Brooke Williams Holly Ray Rhodes Ray Andrew Delva Mallory Suzana Williamson Clair Elizabeth Rutherford Jennifer Leigh Pennington Downs Andrea Willson Jennifer Satterfeld Deja Symone Echols Valeicia Latrice Sirmans Tyler Nelson Edwards Master of Business Administration Amy Lynn Sellers Smith Regan Lynn Everett Obehi Akhibi Kimberly Mariah Smith Nathan Flanders Jacob Seth Babb Alice E. Sodjago Vielka S. Flowers Nicholas Philip Bader Sarah Elizabeth Swain Amanda Helen Ford Melodie Baldwin Lori H. Taylor Lindsey L. Hammers Nena Morgan Beckham Kayla Nicole Turner Linda J. Harrington Tifane Monique Bell Kelly Segraves Tyson Sandy Ellyn Hunt John E. Bodin III Rebecca Bass Van Pelt Chelsea Jenee’ King William Hyman Brantley, Jr. Jennifer Renew Watkins Annamarie Denio Kistler Javier A. Brenes Charles Gwynne Wilson, Jr. Lilith Akasha Logan Robert B. Brinkman Alexis Monet Woodford Cesar Maceira Christopher Andrew Brkich Jessica Danielle Yeomans Kendra Sanai Mazeke Craig Meredith Brockman Mackenzie Richlynn McBride Danielle Chapman Master of Accounting Haley Marie Mckenzie Joshua Garrett Clark David Garrett Alexander Chandler Elizabeth Mitchell Kelora T. Cofer Nicholas Brett Barron Garret A. Moye Rachel Cox Alexis Beatrice Heidi R. Moye Tomas Richard Crawford III Melanie Nicole Blair Sarah Ann Napier Ernie Wright Darby, Jr. Candida E. Bonilla Keysha Pacheco Lebron Anthony Lee Davis Teresa Berezney Bradley Christopher J. Parker Dallas Lee Eckard Ashley Gabrielle Burrows Carolina Elizabeth Perez Brian Charrod Editone Michael Jefrey Cataldo Benjamin Lee Peyton Terry Edwards Olivia Rigdon Conway Michael A. Poole Nicholas Elia Kenneth Creekmore Kalle Tymon Pray Charisse Nicole Ellison Joseph Cameron Crosby Heather Michelle Rogers Andrew James Ernst Tomas Farray Sarah Ashley Ryniker Roman Fernandez Davila Brittany DeAnna Sealey 6 GRADUATE CEREMONY Austin M. Forbrick Eileen Boggs Michael Robert Howatt Jason B. Gass Katelan Phillips Brannen Delita Kaye Hunter Stephen Kolby Giles Jasmine L. Bringuel Amanda Lyn Hutcheson Sarah Kristin Gleissle Jefrey Wayne Brothers, Jr. Roger Alberto Jerez Michael Paul Gronostaj Robert Louis Bryant III Sara Kate Jernigan Lauren Elizabeth Hall David Wayne Buchanan Kensy Wilcher Johnson Ronald Anthony Henderson II Raven Tompson Buchanan Michael James Johnson Katie Lee Marie Herrington Emily Adele Buis Twuanick Twuasha Johnson Sharonda Dwaun Hillman Lindsay M. Burnell Sara Johnston Deborah Joan Howard Nolie Burns Kellie Elizabeth Jones Joshua Michael Isaacson Courtney Phillips Callicutt Laura Celeste Murdock Kelley John F. Jackowski III Kia Chavous Christine Elizabeth Kemp Morgan Leighsey Jeferson Joyce Ruan Chow Kelsey Leigh Kicklighter Daniel Z. Jenkins Brittany Alyse Chretien Whitney B. Kicklighter Charley Ramsey Johnson Victoria Lynn Coefeld Laura Marie Kidwell Raymond O’Connor Johnson, Jr. Shannon Denise Cohen Sophie Killip Kristy Johnson-Smith Erica Rivers Colbert Erin R. King Colleen Lynn Kennehan Jamila Colbert John Daniel King Cornelia Komula Alexandra Elizabeth Cole Jonathan Montez King Tony C. Kwok Stephanie Cole Mary Evelyn King Nicholas Larisch Daphene LaTece Coleman Dustin Kinser Haochong Li Bridgette Latrice Colenburg Paula Beard Kuniansky Kiesha S. Maharaj Michelle Elaine Colquitt Colin Laudino Cecil Paul Martin Kathryn Elizabeth Conger Jennifer Lawson Michael Martinez Chardonnay Copeland Zachary Fleet Lawson Charles Benson Marucco Jefrey S. Cowart Lisa Shannon Langley Lee Akil Lateef Mayer Sarah Catherine Crapse Shamekia S. Lester Steven D. McDonald Amanda Davis Cullifer Allison Cheyanne Little Melissa Ann McGrath Brooke Bassham Daniel Christopher H. Logan David Adam Metcalf Benjamin Davis Ansley Jan Lovett Xavier Kate Mitchell James Charles Devlin John C. Lynah Antonius Rodregus Moore Richard M. Dierkes Sabrina Susan Lynn Yunchang Nam Chelsey Anna Dimsdale Deborah E. Marple Prince Chimeremeze Ogbonna Pamela Donald Alex Mathis James Duncan Ogilvie Stephanie Joanna Dorminey Tracey Young May Karishma Patel Danielle Rebecca Dorris Louisa C. McDonald David R. Pearson Chelsea Rene’ Eadie D. Lee McFatridge II Steven Patrick Pecko Megan Sikes Eason Mary Frances McGahee Ruben Gilberto Pena Melisa Eichele Ashley Mcintosh Garret W. Powell Ashley Antonene Favors Ashley Kate McPherson Dawn Bailey Rowley Jakederia Ferrell Amanda Mears Charles Lee Ryan, Jr. Kimberly Marie Fleming Kayla Michele Metheny Ryan S. Sanders Brittany Flowers Ashlyn Mikell Lauren Whitney Satterfeld Erica Foster Shelby Leigh Milton Matthew Robert Satterfeld Jacqueline Annette Frasier Brynn Leah Munro Dexter Joseph Shuford III Ashley Nicole Frederick Michael M. Murphy, Jr. Ralph Jeremy Steed Whitney A. Gaddis Emily Elise Nef Kayla Stice Takayla Laurelle Garrison-Brown Meredith Grace Nelson Gregory Aaron Tomas Elisabeth Grimes Gibbon Mary Catherine Nobles Benjamin Wilcox Tomson Rebecca Goddard Jaquita Latrice O’Neal Jonathan Robert Todd Kylie Marie Gress Christopher Lee Shaw O’Neil Scott Christopher Tuten Ellen Grier Alice O’Quinn Parker Jack James Welter Rebecca Cecile Corbett Grifn Benjamin Parker Ashley Whitfeld Kristina M. Grubbs Chandra J. Peay Cicely Justine William Ebony M. Guidry Robin Boyles Pedigo Toni C. Williams Andrea N. Hagans Ethan Don Penland Eric S. Wyles Hannah Olivia Hagley Yvonne Perry Kaleb Harrison Wynn Amanda Hall Kendall William Persons Katrina LaDawn Hammonds Clint Petty Master of Education Courtney Harper Sarah West Phillips Melanie Raye Ackerman Meagan M. Harrelson Teara W. Powell Richard DeAndre’ Adams Ellen Harris Laura Elizabeth Pratt Carole A. Amason Jenna Leigh Harvey Rosanna Michelle Pullido Lauren Maierhofer Amason Amelia Lauren Haynes Katelynd Raby Johnny O. Anderson, Jr. Susan L. Hernandez Kenesha Allen Reddick Brittany Jolley Archer Florence Michenzie Herring Kelsey Paige Reeves Alicia Baiden Christy Ann Hill Andgie Remy Addy Elizabeth Baker Quincy Hills April Dawn Reyes Savannah Baker Chansie Danielle Hobbs Holly Rhoades Keri Diana Ball Amy Dawn Hodges Brenda Loyd Richardson Caroline Adams Barto Shelly Monique Hodges Amanda Dawn Rizzo Rachel Diane Baxley Andrea Vynett Holloway Alondra Robbins Catherine Marie Bishop Rachel Lauren Horne Brittany N. Roberson 7 GRADUATE CEREMONY Erin Lynne Roberts Karl Page Sarah Elizabeth Braswell Jennifer Robertson Seth J. Stemple Nicholas James Brenner Tabithia Dale Ross Patrick Kelly Ward Jasmin Ophellia Brown Shaunteria Russell Mary Nicole Woodard Matthew Corey Bruster Sarah Brittany Sandbach Kristian Diana Burgamy Danita Delaney Sanders Master of Public Administration Kaleigh Elizabeth Caldwell Adrienne W. Saulsberry Jennifer Claycombe Samantha Elizabeth Capoferri-Fellin Anna Maude Saxon Shareen Amarka Ikeiobi Clement Matthew Carey Stacy Lynne Sears Paul Alexander Floyd Alexis Elizabeth Carnes Lisa Marie Seeley Clinton Max Holloway III William Francis Casey IV LaKeisha Marie Shambray Macey Chandler Kilgore Emily Cisternino Renee Shirah Skye A. Mainer V. Byron Collins II Rachael Lauren Slade Kortnie Teresa Maxoutopoulis Elizabeth Rae Crofs Gabrielle LeShon Slay Murray Tildon Ricketson Jasmine Nicole Cutler Courtney Rebecca Smith Kimberly Tomas Paige E. Dixon Jamie M. Smith Jakyn Jennings Tyson Spencer Dobbs Rebekah Delaney Smith Michael Ethan Wedincamp Jason Duf Heather Nicole Spannuth Christopher Noel Earls Rachel Elizabeth Steinbrenner Master of Public Health Amelia Ernst Shelby K. Stephens Sewuese Elizabeth Akuse Jackman Christian Eschenroeder Christina Stone Jessica Danielle Allen Emily Hope Evans Jesika Diane Stuart Olanrewaju Awe Logan C. Frey Lexi Maria Tanner Elizabeth Byrd Blankenship Sally Marie Futch Amber Hudson Taylor Amanda D. Brown Sean Richard Gaddy Tamija Shrell Tucker Fallon Marie Brown Meghann Moriah Gibson Lashawn Melton Tuper Kimberley Kelsey Brown Randolph Mathew Greene Tammy Ann Turner Julia Cooper David Grifn Cleo Gabrielle Usry Olyvia Debra Davis Grady Fain Grifn, Jr. Brittany Valdez Patricia Melany Diaz Katelyn Elizabeth Grimes Jacob David Vallbracht Kate Dixon Cody Grotewold Kateline Hope Vaughn Javier Federico Gallard-Gongora Artur Grygorian Michael Christian Veverka Mary Elizabeth Gof Seth Gutierrez Laura Veronica Vital Jordan Henry Grizzle James Augustus Hagans II Kimberly M. Wall Melissa A. Hester Allison Hamilton Christopher Eugene Walley Ashley M. Jackson Gary Riley Harmon, Jr. Ashley N. Watson Lauren Collese Jackson Keith Hawkins Alexandra Waugh Jimmy Crawford Jenkins lll Spencer Glenn Hawkins Annette Weeks Kathryn Jessica Kaufmann Joshua Paul Hendrix Zachary Jon Weyher Ashley Denise LeCounte Sarah Marie Henry Kathryn Ann Tuggle Whiddon Kathryn Elizabeth McGowan Jasmine Imani Holmes Amanda Marie Whittaker Lindsay A. Mullican Tomas Howard Hutchison Elizabeth Williams Bienvenue Victorien Nguimbous Rodney Jean Lilly Williams Etinosa Sharon Oghogho William Edward J. Johnson Rachel Marie Winbush Titilope Oyinkansola Ogunleke Javetta Ketrese Jolly Alexandra Almeyda Winston Chimuanya Okoli John W. Kinyanjui Katie Woods Eniola Afeez Olatunji Kevin M. Kirby Amanda Wright Aijha Amoy Khalilah Phillips Emily Wagner Knight Katie Jessie Yancey Bushra Gulzar Shah Joshua Leo Krispin Galela M. Shebani Tomas Charles Kuhn Master of Healthcare Administration Chelsea Nicole Smith Robert Kurbes Kiana Endreca Anderson Ursula G. Spence Nichole Ashley LaFortune Suhaniya Aumbhagavan Errol-Anthony Spence-Sutherland Kacie Virginia Lanier Solomon Alexander Crawford Nicholas Alexander Williams Charles Lanning Nana-Khadijat Osman Dawda Emily Lasko Solimar Frias Master of Science Michelle Lima Gabrielle Yvonne Glenn Angela Joyce Adams Regena Logan Jana Y. Hill Michael Williams Adams Allison K. Lutz Rebecca L. King Elizabeth Agiato Rebekah Catherine Macker Stephen Sloan Maner Klarie Marie Ake Alex Keith Martin Sandra Nichole Mills Bethany E. Alexander Stephen K. Masterman-Smith Marcus Antonio Nesbitt Hannah Alexander George McClain Shane Terrell Reed Ashley N. Allen Claire Ann Drake McDonough Joseph Byron Todd Robert Larry Altman Benjamin Price McPherson Nicholas Gordon Wood Tomas Christopher Anderson Christopher R. Merritt Sarah Anuoluwapo Ayoku Brian J. Mizeski Master of Music Amanda Rose Badertscher Paula Minor Hicks Mooradian Christina Marie Carpenter Stuart Estes Barker III Megan Elizabeth Evelyn Mormile Jefrey Clark Rachel Elisabeth Bass Jenna Marie Morogiello Joshua Clay Cook Logan Baughman Tanner Lee Munck Robert Cottle Zebulon Kade Bell Leah Zekos Mycofsky Daniela Murrieta Colorado Elizabeth Danielle Bertram Zaineb Naamane Oluwatito Aderinsola Osibodu Natalie Branch Ashlee Marie Newsome 8 GRADUATE CEREMONY Elijah D. O’Cain Md Mehedi Hasan Julie Rosemary Odom-Dixon Sterling Holcomb Briana Oglesby Harby Carter Hollis Brenna Chaudoin Olroyd Garrett Vickers-Lee Howze Richard William Orton Zabed Iqbal Jonathan David Oshinski Subhadeep Koner Chan Mi Park Kyle Lansing Jason Alexander Parker Matthew Levins Meredith Claire Paskert Khandaker Nabid Md Morshed Jessica Pearson Martin Muinos Jose Manuel Perez Ananya Nag Stefan Jarod Petersen Quazi Nahida Sultana Iryna Petrenko Travis William Nicolette Valerie Nicole Plummer Natasha Pokrywka Brandon Scott Poston Bryan N. Riggs Preston Tomas Pound Rodolfo Castro Saavedra Addison Fleet Price Hitesh Sachdev Elizabeth Joy Prier Michael Santangelo Lotte Johanne Pummerer Robert Devin Shivers Alyssa Paige Roberson Louis James Turnbull William J. Ryan Channing Watson Darius Saford Liza Talia Zamora Ryan Michael Sala Chloe C. Salway Master of Science in Applied Donald Gerard Schneider Physical Sciences Devante Jermarques Scott Omniya Hussain Mohammed Al Omainy Paul A. Scott Oladotun John-Paul Alao William H. Scott Matthew Kellen Bassett Bryce Jarrod Sellers Ian Christian Byrd Jacob Neil Setzer Stephanie Ann Canonico-May Kenneth H. Sharp Richard Douglas Govan William Jessie Smith Daniel Hunter Joshua Burton Squyres Walter Jackson Melissa Stack Matthew Scott LePain Matthew Allen Strader Aimee Renee Lorts D. Gregory Sullens Amanda Lynn Murawski Munday Lois Tatum Xiaomeng Wang Adam Lawrence Taylor Hollis Lynn Teard Candice Jean Tiu Keller Vandebogert Isaac C. Voegtle Carly Amara Wahl Jefrey Ward Joel Washington Alexander S. Wendt Taranga Damitha Wickramarachchi Molly Christina Williams Angel Janae Lynn Woods Caroline Victoria Young Emily Layne Zumbro
Master of Science in Applied Engineering Md Erfanul Alam Brandon James Anderson Jenna Leigh Bayto Tomas A. Beyerl Kaushik Bhimraj Tyler Blanchard Michael Dale Boyett Halimat Carim Ormond Denzel Castle Brycent Anthony Chatfeld Jerome Ted Clendenen, Jr. Isaac Jacob Cushman Waidly Fullmore, Jr. Debalina Ghosh Juthika Golder Anton Gomez Dwight Franklyn Gustard Joshua B. Haney 9 EMERITUS FACULTY President Hebert has recommended to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia that the following faculty members be granted emeritus status upon retirement: Dr. Jean E. Bartels, Provost and Vice President for Academic from 2002 through 2016. As a member of the faculty, Dr. Bennett Afairs and Professor of Nursing, is retiring June 30, 2017. Dr. was consistently praised by students as one of the Department of Bartels earned her Diploma in Nursing (1970) from Columbia Teaching and Learning’s most efective instructors. Students in the Hospital School of Nursing, B.S.N. (1981) from Alverno College, Secondary and Middle Grades M.A.T. program acknowledged and M.S.N. (1983) from Marquette University, and Ph.D. in Nursing appreciated her fexibility, availability, helpfulness, timeliness, and (1990) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Dr. Bartels organization. In addition to demonstrating, and following through began her academic career at Alverno College (Wisconsin), on, the supportive approach to teaching that is the hallmark of an where she served as an instructor, assistant professor, associate efective educator, Dr. Bennett also took to heart her obligations professor, and professor of Nursing, culminating in service as the toward active participation in program revisions to ensure that chair/dean of the Division of Nursing before coming to Georgia Georgia Southern graduates are the best prepared in the state. Southern University in 1999. At the time of her retirement, she Beyond Georgia Southern itself, Dr. Bennett played a signifcant will have provided 18 years of distinguished service to Georgia role in providing professional development for educators already Southern University. During her tenure, she served as a professor employed in P-12 settings in Georgia. Te federal Teacher Quality of Nursing, chair of the School of Nursing (1999-2010), dean Grants she spearheaded for multiple years and the summer of the College of Health and Human Sciences (2010-2012), and programs she orchestrated for teachers have done much to help Provost and Vice President for Academic Afairs (2012-2015, sustain the quality of science education across Georgia. On top 2016-2017), also serving as the frst woman Interim President of those endeavors, the, as she likes to call it, “windshield time” (2015-2016) of Georgia Southern. During her career, Dr. she put in establishing relationships with dozens of P-12 school Bartels practiced as a staf nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at districts has enhanced this institution’s reputation for cross- Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee. Her practice, research, and institutional collaboration. Dr. Bennett comes from a True Blue publications focused on community-based nursing practice and family with lengthy associations with Georgia Southern, beginning education and the health care needs of individuals with chronic with her grandmother’s brother who earned his degree from the illnesses. She has consulted and presented to state, national, and First District Agricultural and Mechanical School and her father’s international professional audiences on issues related to nursing sister who earned her degree from South Georgia Teacher’s College education, ability based/outcome focused education, assessment in the early 1930s. Such history and commitment to our institution processes, and accreditation in higher education. Additionally, Dr. will be sorely missed, but Dr. Bennett surely has earned her title of Bartels provided testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Emerita Professor of Science Education. Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding solutions for dealing with current and projected shortages of nurses and Dr. Patricia B. Humphrey, Professor of Statistics, will retire May nurse educators, and was one of 30 international experts in nursing 31, 2017. Dr. Humphrey earned her B.A. in Mathematics from education at the World Health Organization Summit to create the Fort Lewis College (1977), M.A. in Applied Statistics from the International Standards for Basic Nursing Education and Nurse University of New Mexico (1978), and her Ph.D. in Statistics from Midwifery. Her service to the profession includes serving as the the University of Alaska Fairbanks (1995). She held teaching president of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing positions at the University of New Mexico and University of Alaska from 2004-2006 and sitting on the AACN Board of Directors from Fairbanks as well as in industry before joining Georgia Southern 1999 to 2006, for which she was awarded honorary membership in University in 1997. She began as an Assistant Professor in 1997, 2012. Dr. Bartels was a member of the Commission on Collegiate was promoted to Associate Professor in 2005, and to Professor in Nursing Education (CCNE) Steering Committee that created the 2015. Her teaching and work with students outside the classroom CCNE accrediting body for professional nursing. She served as earned her the College of Science and Technology Excellence in president of the Ogeechee Area Hospice, Inc. Board of Directors. Teaching Award in 2006 and the Georgia Southern University She is a member of the American Nurses Association, Sigma Teta Award for Excellence in Contributions to Instruction in 2007. Dr. Tau International Honor Society for Nursing, and Phi Kappa Phi. Humphrey published articles and conference proceedings and gave She has been recognized for her service, receiving the American over 50 talks throughout her Georgia Southern career. She authored Association of Colleges of Nursing 2009 Sr. Bernadette Armiger 35 books of ancillary materials for 20 diferent textbooks and Award in recognition of her signifcant contributions to nursing contributed to numerous web publications and accuracy checkers. education and the advancement of the profession. She also Dr. Humphrey’s committee service at the University System of received Distinguished Alumni Awards from the University of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, College, and Department Wisconsin—Milwaukee, Marquette University, Alverno College, levels was impressive. Her service as a search chair for 16 diferent and Columbia Hospital School of Nursing. In recognition of department searches was especially noteworthy. Also of special her meritorious contributions and service to the school, college, note were her two terms as Faculty Senate Moderator and three University, profession, and community, Dr. Jean E. Bartels is terms on the Senate Executive Committee. Perhaps Dr. Humphrey’s awarded the title of Professor of Nursing Emerita and Provost and most notable service was, and continues to be, to her profession. Vice President Emerita for Academic Afairs. She currently serves on the Editorial Board for a journal as well as the Section Chair for the Mathematical Association of America Dr. Mary “Missy” Bennett, Professor of Science Education, is (MAA) Southeastern Section. She has also served on fve other retiring July 31, 2017, afer 20 years of dedicated service to Georgia MAA Section committees. Dr. Humphrey has served the MAA Southern University. Dr. Bennett is a Quadruple Eagle, having at the national level on two committees and as Chair of the MAA earned her B.S. in Biology (1979), her M.Ed. in Science Education Special Interest Group on Statistics Education. Dr. Humphrey has (1985), her Ed.S. in Science Education (1990), and her Ed.D. in also been active in the American Statistical Association (ASA) on Curriculum Studies (2001) at Georgia Southern. Afer a 14 year four diferent national-level committees. Dr. Humphrey’s exemplary career as a high school science teacher (the last 12 of which were at record of service earned her the College of Science and Technology Statesboro High School), Dr. Bennett joined the faculty at Georgia Award for Excellence in Service in 2011 and the Georgia Southern Southern in 1997 as an Instructor and Resident Clinical Associate. University Award for Excellence in Service in 2012. For her many Over the next 20 years she became an integral contributor to the contributions to the department, college, University, and profession, success of the College of Education in a variety of roles, from Dr. Patricia Humphrey has earned the title of Professor Emerita of Field Placement Coordinator in her very early years to Program Statistics. Director for the M.A.T. in Middle Grades and Secondary Education 10 Dr. Denson Kelly McLain, Professor of Biology, is retiring May 31, Beyond working with teacher candidates—or perhaps because of her 2017. Dr. McLain received his B.S. degree summa cum laude from work with teacher candidates—Ms. Strauser also helped the College Texas A&M University in 1976, his M.S. from the University of of Education establish solid working relationships with a wide range Florida in 1978, and his Ph.D. from Emory University in 1982. He of area schools, and her positive relationships with school and dis- conducted postdoctoral research at Emory University, the University trict ofcials helped Georgia Southern faculty negotiate the some- of Notre Dame, and the Centers for Disease Control. Dr. McLain times difcult discussions that need to take place across the P-20 taught 20 diferent courses and mentored many undergraduate and educational continuum. Beverly Strauser retired at the end of the fall graduate research students. An internationally renown scientist, he 2016 semester and her absence has already created a few challenges has published 81 peer-reviewed publications, 4 audio-textbooks, for the Department of Teaching and Learning as we identify individ- received over $929,000 in external funding, and presented at uals capable of bringing to the mentoring of teacher candidates the numerous invited symposium presentations. His primary research kind of support Ms. Strauser provided them for so many years. Her focus is the impact of the environment on mate choice and sexual commitment to teacher candidates, to the mission of the College of selection. He has long term data sets (>30 years) on two insect Education and the Department of Teaching and Learning, and to systems—soldier beetles and seed bugs. Along with collaborator enhancing education across the state of Georgia have earned for her Dr. Ann E. Pratt, he is also known for research on the behavioral the title of Instructor Emerita of Education. ecology of fddler crabs from Florida to Cape Cod to the Caribbean. Tey have been particularly interested in factors that favor smaller Dr. Kathy Tornton, Associate Professor of Nursing, is retiring or larger claws since the mass of the claw can be 60% of that of the July 31, 2017. Dr. Tornton earned her A.D.N. (1978) from Barton body. Dr. McLain was recognized with the Georgia Southern Award County Community College and her B.S.N. (1982) from Fort Hays for Excellence in Research and/or Scholarly Activity in 1992. Dr. State University. She received both her Master of Nursing (1988) McLain is also a talented artist, and he has donated paintings for and Ph.D. in Nursing (2000) from the University of Kansas. At the display in the Biological Sciences Building. For all his meritorious time of her retirement, she will have provided over 16 years of dis- contributions and service—too numerous to enumerate here, Dr. D. tinguished service to Georgia Southern University and over 33 years Kelly McLain deserves the title of Professor Emeritus of Biology. to the academy overall. Dr. Tornton joined the faculty at Georgia Southern University as an assistant professor in 2001 and was pro- Dr. Lawrence D. Stalcup, Associate Professor of Hospitality moted to associate professor in 2007. For the past six years, she Management, is retiring May 31, 2017. Dr. Stalcup earned his B.S. served as program director of the fully online RN-BSN program. and Master of Professional Studies degrees from Cornell University Her nursing expertise includes pediatric and perioperative nursing, in 1977 and 1980, respectively. He received his Ph.D. from Purdue and her research foci have included: efects of exercise metabolism University in 1997. From 1985 to 1987, he served as a Peace Corps and eating behaviors on weight loss; health risk for college students volunteer in Limon, Costa Rica, working with the Costa Rican and for the university workforce (faculty and staf); and the impact Ministry of Planning on the development and promotion of tourism of opioid use for chronic pain management. Dr. Tornton has dem- on the Caribbean coast. His industry experience also included onstrated her scholarly activity through peer reviewed publications serving as Director of the Employee Referral Service for the Williams and regional and national presentations, and as a leader or par- Hospitality Management Corporation in San Juan, Puerto Rico— ticipant in several research grants. She also served as a mentor and operating a recruitment service for two four diamond hotels and committee chair for numerous master’s level research projects and casinos employing more than 2000 employees. He ofcially joined doctoral level clinical scholarly projects. Dr. Tornton has a strong the ranks of faculty at Georgia Southern in 1997 as an assistant record of service to the University, receiving the College of Health professor, having served as a visiting instructor in 1994-95. He and Human Sciences Excellence in Service Award twice. She also was promoted to associate professor in 2003. During his tenure, he received the College of Health and Human Sciences Excellence in taught hospitality courses as well as undergraduate business courses Teaching Award. For all of her distinguished contributions to the in human resources management and general management. His school, college, University, and profession—too numerous to enu- research interests center on hospitality human resources and hotel merate here, Dr. Kathy Tornton deserves the title of Associate operations, and he was awarded the 2002 Journal of Hospitality and Professor Emerita of Nursing. Tourism Research article of the year. Dr. Stalcup was instrumental in the development and management of the Culinary Institute at Dr. Susan Rebstock Williams, Professor and Chair of Information Georgia Southern University from 2002 through 2012. Tis Institute Technology, is retiring June 30, 2017. Dr. Williams received her was a Georgia Department of Education funded summer program B.S. (Mathematics, 1975) and M.B.A. (1985) from Missouri State that provided training for over 400 school nutrition program University. She earned her Ph.D. in Business Administration, managers. In 2012, he was awarded a Fulbright Specialist grant to Information Systems, from Oklahoma State University (1995). work at Payap University in Chiang Mai, Tailand. For his many At the time of her retirement, Dr. Williams will have provided contributions to the department, college, University, and profession, Georgia Southern University with 23 years of distinguished ser- Dr. Lawrence D. Stalcup merits the title Associate Professor Emeritus vice. Joining the faculty at Georgia Southern in 1994, Dr. Williams of Hospitality Management. was promoted to associate (1998) and full professor (2004), also serving as chair of the Department of Information Systems from Ms. Beverly Strauser, Instructor of Education, retired December 2003 to 2007. From 2007 until 2011, she served as Associate 31, 2016, afer 16 years of dedicated service to Georgia Southern Dean of Student and External Afairs in the College of Business University. Ms. Strauser earned her B.S. in Liberal Studies from Administration. Since 2015, she has been chair of the Department the State University of New York at Albany in 1985 and her M.S. in of Information Technology. Troughout her career, Dr. Williams has Early Childhood Education from the State University of New York earned numerous recognitions, including the NationsBank Faculty at Fredonia in 1990. Afer serving for eight years as an adjunct in- Development Award (1997), the W.A. and Emma Lou Crider Award structor in early childhood education at Armstrong Atlantic State for Excellence in Teaching (2000), and the William A. Freeman University, Ms. Strauser joined the faculty at Georgia Southern in Professor of the Year Award (2002)—all awarded by the College 2000 and held a unique position in the College of Education as a of Business Administration. She also received the Excellence in mentor of teacher candidates as they honed their skills in area class- Leadership Award (2007) from the former College of Information Technology, and the University System of Georgia named her an rooms. No faculty member in the Department of Teaching and Executive Leadership Institute Scholar (2009-10). At the national Learning has mentored more of these aspiring professionals than Ms. level, Dr. Williams has twice been named a Distinguished Professor Strauser, and those education candidates have consistently shared by the Computing Research Association for Women (2008, 2010). their appreciation of her eforts on their behalf. Teir appraisals of For her many distinguished contributions to the department, col- her work invariably included statements such as, “She challenged me lege, University, and profession, Dr. Susan Rebstock Williams has to be the best I can be” and “She helped me grow a lot as a teacher.” earned the title of Professor and Chair Emerita of the Department of Information Technology. 11 PREVIOUS HONORARY DEGREES AWARDED BY GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Te Board of Regents approves the awarding of a highly selective honorary degree, which is conferred by University System of Georgia institutions to recognize individuals of notable achievement in an academic feld, the arts and letters, their profession or public service. Since 1996, Georgia Southern University has been privileged to confer Honorary Doctoral Degrees to the exceptional individuals listed below. BETTY FOY SANDERS Doctor of Fine Arts August 11, 1996 THE HONORABLE CARL SANDERS Doctor of Laws August 11, 1996 ALLEN E. PAULSON Doctor of Science June 14, 1997 THE HONORABLE F. EVERETT WILLIAMS Doctor of Humane Letters December 8, 1997 JACKIE ANDERSON STRANGE Doctor of Letters June 14, 1998 THE HONORABLE ARTHUR GIGNILLIAT Doctor of Humane Letters December 19, 1998 WILLIAM FREEMAN Doctor of Letters May 8, 1999 EMMA KELLY Doctor of Fine Arts May 9, 1999 EUGENE M. BISHOP Doctor of Letters May 13, 2000 HALA MODDLEMOG Doctor of Letters May 5, 2007 LUIS A. AGUILAR Doctor of Public Service May 11, 2013
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE Georgia Southern’s Awards for Excellence Program recognizes Award for Excellence in Contributions in Service and rewards faculty for exceptional achievement and provides Te Award for Excellence in Contributions in Service recognizes continuing opportunities for faculty development. Recipients must and rewards faculty who use their academic disciplines to provide be nominated by their colleagues or students and are selected through uncompensated assistance to the community and region, as well as in a peer review process. Each recipient receives a summer stipend to the academic arena. continue instructional, scholarly, or service activities and to develop a mechanism for sharing expertise with faculty, staf, and students. Dr. Michele McGibony, Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Science and Mathematics Dr. Cordelia Zinskie, Professor, Curriculum, Foundations and Award for Excellence in Contributions to Instruction Te Award for Excellence in Contributions to Instruction honors Reading, College of Education contributions to the teaching-learning process at the institutional level. Te recipient must demonstrate excellence in the classroom and beyond by making contributions to the discipline and to the overall Averitt Award institutional mission. Te Averitt Award is the highest honor bestowed to graduate students by the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies. Deserving students are nominated by graduate faculty members and a single recipient is Dr. Wendy L. Chambers, Professor, Curriculum, Foundations selected in the categories of Excellence in Graduate Research and and Reading, College of Education Excellence in Graduate Instruction. Averitt Award recipients receive a $1000 cash prize, a unique Crystal Eagle Trophy and recognition at Dr. Christine Whitlock, Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry, the Honor’s Day ceremony. College of Science and Mathematics Georgia Southern University and the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies wish to congratulate the following Averitt Award Award for Excellence in Research/Creative Scholarly Activity recipients: Te Award for Excellence in Research/Creative Scholarly Activity recognizes faculty who excel in their research eforts in addition to fulflling regular full-time teaching responsibilities. Excellence in Graduate Instruction Ray Delva, M.A., English Dr. Chad Posick, Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice and Crimonology, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Excellence in Graduate Research Dr. Hani Samawi, Professor, Biostatistics, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of John David Curlis, M.S., Biology Public Health
12 ACADEMIC DISTINCTION
Graduation with Honors University Honors Program Scholars Undergraduate students, who accomplish a high level of academic Te University Honors Program ofers a special Honors curriculum achievement, as refected by their grade point average, receive to a select group of academically talented students. In addition distinction as follows: to high academic standards, the Program requires a substantial commitment to community service and experiential learning. Te Grade Point Average: diplomas of graduating University Honors Program Scholars are distinguished by the Honors designation. 3.5-3.69 Cum Laude 3.7-3.89 Magna Cum Laude 3.9-4.0 Summa Cum Laude
Students graduating with honors are distinguished at commencement exercises by a blue and white honor cord attached to the lef shoulder of their gowns. Teir distinction is recognized by notation on their diplomas and in their academic transcripts.
NOTE: Since programs are prepared in advance of the receipt of fnal grades, the listing of candidates and honor recipients may, in some instances, be inaccurate. Also, in addition to GPA, there are other requirements to qualify for graduation with honors. Afer graduation and all fnal grades are recorded and all degree requirements are complete, honors are re- calculated and will be added to diplomas and transcripts, if honors are achieved.
13 THE SYMBOLS OF ACADEMIC TRADITION Te Mace Leading the Processional of faculty and administration is the Caps in the form of mortarboards are made of cotton poplin or a Macebearer, the Moderator of the Faculty Senate at Georgia similar material. Te tassel is the color which refects the degree. Southern University. Te ornamental braided cord draped over the lef shoulder of some Te Mace is a two-and-one-half foot shaf and sphere of cast of the baccalaureate graduates is called a fourragère. Te design Everdur Bronze and carved American walnut. Tis representation follows French military tradition and signifes special recognition of of the ceremonial symbol of ofce and authority was designed and baccalaureate students graduating with honors. crafed in 1988 by Tomas P. Steadman, Associate Professor of Art. Its angular forms and low-gloss fnishes are reminiscent of the medieval battle mace from which the more scepter-like academic Banners mace evolved. Banners representing each of the eight Colleges and the University Library are displayed at Commencement. Representation of the Te design of the Mace blends forms suggested by native fora of Banners signifes the colors of disciplines in the Colleges, and South Georgia. Te magnolia leaves and stems encircling celebrates the University’s academic programs. the head of the mace in a double helix symbolize Georgia Southern’s link with its region. A small ballast rock, found on the Georgia coast and traced to probable British origin, Double Eagle is embedded in the fnial base of the shaf representing the Te Double Eagle Society is an incentive program foundation of the institution. and a joint initiative between the College of Graduate Studies and the Alumni Association of Georgia Southern. Tis initiative was created to recognize our Regalia alumni who have earned two (or more) degrees from Te history of academic attire is also traced to the Middle Georgia Southern: one undergraduate degree and one graduate Ages when it may have been necessary for scholars to wear degree or two graduate degrees. gowns and cowls for warmth in the unheated halls of academe of the period. Te robes and hoods have evolved as ceremonial garments signifying level of degree, academic feld, and the awarding institution. Today’s gowns for baccalaureate, master, education specialist, and doctoral degrees are made of a rayon blend, always black. Bachelor gowns have pointed sleeves and are worn closed. Te gowns for the master and specialist degree, also worn closed, have an oblong sleeve with a base that hangs open at the wrist. Te doctoral gowns have bell-shaped sleeves which may be worn open or closed. It is the tradition of Georgia Southern to reserve hoods for masters and education specialist degree candidates. Tese hoods are black, three and one-half feet long, lined with the ofcial colors of the institution, and trimmed in velvet in the color of the degree feld.
14 GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Georgia Southern University, located in Statesboro, Georgia Southern’s location in a classic All-American Georgia, is the largest and most comprehensive Main Street community of approximately 30,000 research institution in southeast Georgia. Te residents, is just an hour from historic Savannah. residential campus of nearly 20,500 students attracts Te University is recognized for providing a wealth the best and brightest, and is a premier choice for of enriching opportunities for people of all ages. We the state’s HOPE Scholars. Our students come from extend educational opportunities to professionals, 49 states and 86 countries, resulting in a vibrant scholars and individuals at our of-campus center and dynamic campus of diverse backgrounds, in Savannah and our City Campus in downtown interests and talents. A member of the University Statesboro. In addition, we beneft the region and state System of Georgia, Georgia Southern is classifed through research and by providing public services as a doctoral/research institution by the Carnegie that ofer creative solutions to regional challenges. Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Georgia Southern felds 17 NCAA teams with a Te University’s hallmark is its renowned storied program that has achieved national accolades undergraduate experience, which emphasizes on and of the feld. In addition to six FCS national academic distinction and excellence in teaching, football championship fags fying at Allen E. Paulson research and student success. We focus on students Stadium, Georgia Southern teams and individuals and what they value: a well-rounded collegiate regularly compete for conference and national honors. atmosphere; a faculty whose frst priority is In 2014, Georgia Southern moved to the Football teaching; and a safe, attractive campus environment Bowl Subdivision’s Sun Belt Conference, claiming the that encourages learning, discovery and personal Sun Belt crown in its frst season in the Conference. growth. In 2015, the team won the 17th GoDaddy Bowl in its frst season of bowl eligibility. Te University’s Georgia Southern is known for ofering all of the athletics teams include football, men’s and women’s benefts of a major university, but with the personal basketball, baseball, volleyball, men’s and women’s feel and individualized attention of a much golf, men’s and women’s tennis, indoor and outdoor smaller college. Te University takes great pride track and feld, cross country, swimming and diving, in providing an educational environment where sofball, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s rife. students can engage in scholarship, research and service to others as they prepare for lifelong success. Te University also has an active alumni program serving more than 75,000 alumni around the world. Our students have access to 125 degree programs Some of the University’s prominent alumni include at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels country music star Luke Bryan; Mike Davis, executive through eight colleges: the Allen E. Paulson College director of the U.S. Golf Association (USGA); of Engineering and Information Technology, the Hala Moddlemog, president of the Metro Atlanta College of Business Administration, the College Chamber; and Dan Cathy, chairman, president and of Education, the College of Health and Human chief operating ofcer of Chick-fl-A. Sciences, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Science and Mathematics, For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu. the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies and the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health. Students pursue careers in education, the arts, business, law, fashion, medicine, government, the ministry and many more. Te University continues to expand graduate and online oferings that challenge students and meet growing demands. Georgia Southern is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their felds. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is one of the most beautiful campuses in the state. Te University grounds are a greenspace treasure featuring gently rolling lawns, scenic ponds and soaring pines. Te historic core of campus is the quintessential college portrait — Georgian-style, red-brick buildings with white columns surround a tree-lined circular drive known as Sweetheart Circle. Beyond the traditional Circle, contemporary buildings blend into the existing architecture to showcase the continuing growth and expansion of facilities on the 900-acre campus. Te newest construction projects include a 32,000-square-foot Military Science Building, the $8.5 million Health Services center, and the Shooting Sports Education Center.
15 ACADEMIC COLORS Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies Sage Green Sport Management Light Blue Doctor of Education Sage Green Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Apricot Doctor of Nursing Practice Sage Green Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Royal Blue Doctor of Philosophy Apricot Bachelor of Science in Nursing Citron Doctor of Psychology Light Blue Education Specialist College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Drab Master of Accounting Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts Science Gold Anthropology White English Brown Art White History Crimson Communication Arts Royal Blue Political Science White English White Social Science White History White Spanish Aquamarine International Studies Light Blue Master of Arts in Teaching White Modern Languages Drab Master of Business Administration Pink Music Light Blue Master of Education Dark Blue Philosophy Brown Master of Fine Arts Dark Blue Political Science Pink Master of Music Brown Teatre Peacock Blue Master of Public Administration White Writing and Linguistics Master of Science Brown Bachelor of Fine Arts Copper Applied Economics Gold & White Bachelor of General Studies Science Gold Biology Pink Bachelor of Music Science Gold Computer Science Bachelor of Science Sage Green Kinesiology Silver Communication Studies Science Gold Mathematics Aquamarine International Trade Citron Psychology Crimson Journalism Sage Green Recreation Administration Crimson Multimedia Communication Sage Green Sport Management Dark Blue Political Science Orange Master of Science in Applied Engineering Citron Psychology Gold Master of Science in Applied Physical Sciences Crimson Public Relations Apricot Master of Science in Nursing White Sociology Orange Bachelor of Science in Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Graphic Communications Management Salmon Pink Doctor of Public Health Science Gold Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies Kelly Green Master of Healthcare Administration Salmon Pink Master of Public Health College of Science and Mathematics Sage Green Bachelor of Science in Public Health Bachelor of Arts Science Gold Biology College of Business Administration Science Gold Chemistry Bachelor of Arts Science Gold Geography Copper Economics Science Gold Geology Drab Bachelor of Business Administration Science Gold Physics and Astronomy Bachelor of Science College of Education Science Gold Geography Light Blue Bachelor of Science in Education Science Gold Geology Science Gold Mathematics Allen E. Paulson College of Science Gold Bachelor of Science in Biology Engineering and Information Technology Science Gold Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Bachelor of Science Science Gold Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Science Gold Computer Science Science Gold Bachelor of Science in Physics Orange Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Orange Bachelor of Science in Construction Orange Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Science Gold Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Orange Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Orange Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
College of Health and Human Sciences Bachelor of Science Maroon Child and Family Development Maroon Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design Maroon Interior Design Maroon Nutrition and Food Science Sage Green Recreation 16 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY BANNERS
17 UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS FACULTY MARSHALS College of Health and Human Sciences ALICE H. HALL, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Human Ecology ELLEN K. HAMILTON, D.N.P., Assistant Professor, Nursing
College of Education AMANDA GLAZE, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Teaching and Learning LUCAS JOHN JENSEN, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Leadership, Technology and Human Development College of Business Administration WILLIAM A. AMPONSAH, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Finance and Economics WILLIAM H. WELLS, Ph.D., Associate Dean, College of Business Administration and Associate Professor, Finance and Economics
Jiann-Ping College of Public Health LINDA KIMSEY, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Management ASHLEY D. WALKER, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Community Health Behavior and Education Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and RAMI J. HADDAD, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Information Technology SALMAN A. SIDDIQUI, Ph.D., Lecturer, Electrical Engineering
College of Science and Mathematics MOHAMMED ABID SHAIKH, Ph.D., AssociateProfessor, Chemistry and Biochemistry ERICA KATHLEEN SNIPES, M.S., Limited-Term Instructor, Physics
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences JESSICA J. BROOKS, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Psychology ADRIENNE L. COHEN, Ph.D., AssistantProfessor, Sociology and Anthropology READERS College of Health and Human Sciences BARRY A. MUNKASY, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Health and Kinesiology BRENT D. WOLFE, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Human Ecology College of Education KYMBERLY HARRIS, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Teaching and Learning NANCY AMANDA WALL, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Teaching and Learning College of Business Administration BRITTON A. MCKAY, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Accountancy STEPHANIE R. SIPE, J.D., Professor, Accountancy
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health EVANS AFRIYIE-GYAWU, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Epidemiology and Environmental Health Science JOSEPH TELFAIR, Dr.P.H., Professor and Chair, Community Health Behavior and Education, Chair, Environmental Health Sciences and Karl E. Peace Chair, Public Health
Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and JAMES K. HARRIS, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Computer Sciences Information Technology KEITH A. LANDRY, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, College of Engineering and Informa- tion Technology and Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering and Construction Management College of Science and Mathematics JAMES M. LOBUE, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry ROBERT A. YARBROUGH, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Geology and Geography College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences CAMERON ROCKER CLEMENTS, M.A., Limited-Term Instructor, Writing and Linguistics ERIC J. KARTCHNER, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair, Foreign Languages PEGGY J. LINDSEY, Ph.D., Lecturer, Writing and Linguistics REED W. SMITH, Ph.D., Professor, Communication Arts THE PLATFORM PARTY JAIMIE HEBERT, Ph.D., President THE HONORABLE CASEY CAGLE, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia JEAN E. BARTELS, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Afairs TERESA E. THOMPSON, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Afairs andEnrollment Management ROBERT L. WHITAKER, M.B.A., Vice President for Business and Finance TRIP C. ADDISON, M.B.A., Vice President for University Advancement and External Afairs
18 UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY
THE PLATFORM PARTY CONTINUED ALLEN C. AMASON, Ph.D., Dean, College of Business Administration THOMAS R. KOBALLA, JR., Ph.D., Dean, College of Education A. BARRY JOYNER, Ph.D., Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences W. BEDE MITCHELL, Ed.D., Dean, Henderson Library and University Librarian CURTIS E. RICKER, D.A., Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences GREGORY EVANS, Ph.D., Dean, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health MARTHA L. ABELL, Ph.D., Dean, College of Science and Mathematics RICHARD M. FLYNN, Ph.D., Moderator, Faculty Senate VELMA S. BURDEN, Ed.D., Registrar DAVID DYLAN JOHN, B.S., President, Student Government Association and Graduate Student, Masters, Applied Engineering
PROGRAM
*PROCESSIONAL Pomp and Circumstance (Military March No. 1, Op. 39) by Edward Elgar Performed by: Georgia Southern University Symphonic Wind Ensemble Conducted by: ROBERT DUNHAM, D.M.A., Associate Professor of Music, Director
MACEBEARER RICHARD M. FLYNN
INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESIDENT PROVOST BARTELS
WELCOME PRESIDENT HEBERT
MEDITATION DEAN ABELL
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER PRESIDENT HEBERT
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS THE HONORABLE CASEY CAGLE
RECOGNITION OF EMERITUS FACULTY AND PROVOST BARTELS FACULTY AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
RECOGNITION OF HONOR GRADUATES PROVOST BARTELS CONFERRING OF UNDERGRADUATE PRESIDENT HEBERT DEGREES PROVOST BARTELS DEAN JOYNER DEAN KOBALLA DEAN AMASON DEAN EVANS DEAN ABELL DEAN RICKER RECOGNITION OF NEWLY LIEUTENANT COLONEL ERIK ANDREW KJONNEROD, M.A., Professor and COMMISSIONED ROTC CADETS Chair, Military Science
*ALMA MATER COLIN HARRISON, Graduating Senior, Bachelor of Music, Music Education, Choral
**RECESSIONAL English Folk Song Suite, by Ralph Vaughn Williams Performed by: Georgia Southern University Symphonic Wind Ensemble Conducted by: ROBERT DUNHAM, D.M.A., Associate Professor of Music, Director
* AUDIENCE PLEASE STAND ** AUDIENCE PLEASE STAND AND REMAIN STANDING UNTIL THE PLATFORM PARTY, FACULTY, AND CANDIDATES HAVE EXITED THE FIELD. We would like to thank the ROTC Cadets and other Georgia Southern University volunteers for their assistance with today’s ceremony. 19 UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY COLLEGE OF HEALTH Cassidy Alexandra Dean Corey Anthony Hicks Jasmyn McKenley Dean JaChristia Kierra Hill AND HUMAN SCIENCES Cum Laude Taylor Kim Hinton Bachelor of Science Elizabeth Rivers Dedwylder Areanna A. Holley Erin Elise Ahlholm Racquel Anne B. Delaney Gloria Michelle Howard Tessa Marie Akers Katherine M. Delp Barry Laron Hubbard, Jr. Alyssa Layne Alsbrooks Lucille C. Dixon Christina Leigh Hughes Megan Kelly Ambrose Sharanta Le’Faye Dixon Alexia Lashae’ Hunter Kelsey Rae Arnold Skylar Briana Dixon Daizhane’ Jazzmin Ignacio-Harvin Charles Frank Austion II Lindsey Paige Doolittle Linda Uloma Chidinma Ihedioha Alexis Senoia Avina Justin Trevan Dorsey Rickeal Dondre Irvin Rachel Nicole Babot Matthew Byron Dozier Lauren Elizabeth Jackson Ashanta Kamarah Bacon Kyle E. Drakeford Malanie Paige Jackson Taylor L. Baird Abigale Turner Drew Xania Patrice Jackson Austin Baldwin Ashley N. Droze Sogaya Jean Matthew Richard Balte Cum Laude Hillary Elizabeth Jefers Anna Faith Battistello Ariel Juree Dye Carolyn Denise Johnson Cum Laude Ryan Matthew Edwards Dallas Norman Johnson Amelia Ruth Beckworth Cum Laude David Lee Johnson Summa Cum Laude Amber Leigh Elliott Emily Marie Johnson Darci Lynn Bell Summa Cum Laude Ingram Jamal Johnson Summa Cum Laude Jasmine Janice English Michael Paul Johnston Adrian L. Bellamy Tifany Leann Evans Darius D. Jones, Jr. Monica Helen Bilczewski Christopher Adebowale Fajemisin Katlyn Marie Jones Summa Cum Laude Rebecca Faye Feinstein Megan Christina Jones Andre Terrell Bishop Kirsten Fisk Emeline Anna Maria Jonsson Stahl Jasmine Caroline Black Cum Laude Sarah Anne Kameron Ashley Jana Bowens Taliah Ravee Fitzhugh Jade Alexis Keys Cum Laude Kejuan Danaine Frazier Alicia Hope Kimberly Craig L. Bowie, Jr. Jazmine Imani Freeman Connor M. 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PAULSON Erika Samia Coons Mark William Davis Bruce E. Douthit Christopher Harris de la Torre COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING James Lee Harris Austin Clay Joiner AND INFORMATION Michael Dillon Kokinos Cum Laude TECHNOLOGY Joshua Emanuel Mays Richard George Kummer III Cum Laude Deon Jermane Lucien Bachelor of Science Jacob Alan McCranie Haydon Cass Lynch Christopher Alan Anderson Magna Cum Laude University Honors Program Scholar Joshua Mark Archer Maria Jose Ordonez Antunez Franklin Price Mosely Jacob William Armstrong Mariah Deveney Peart Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Daniel Rodriguez Quevedo Lonnie Aaron Pope Charles Davis Arvey Cum Laude Dylan Bryan Rice Magna Cum Laude Aaron Giraird Tomas Magna Cum Laude Arseniy Avery Joshua Erwin Vinson James Nicholas Singleton Bafour Boakye Awuah Douglas Floyd White Dominick Pierce Skinner James Daniel Bell Deion Terrell Williams Arron Robert Smith James Cameron Bennett Charles Jacob Strickland Shun Borders Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Dustin Dwayne Watkins
27 UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY Bachelor of Science in Information Delis Omarzepia Mikel Omari Ali Glean Technology Benjamin Scott Miller Ayanna Grace Granderson David Royce Alimi Lane E. Miller Deon Grant Eric D. Allen Jhalen Akil Millsapp George Farren Hambrick III De’vante Marcel Battle Ashley Michelle Mitchell Stephen A. Johnson Joseph Ryan Bell Kathleen Shawn Morris Brendan J. Kilfoyle Tanor J. Brewer Peter Lynn Mourfeld Aliyah Renee Knowles Tyler W. Bryan Nicholas D’Andre Newman Nathaniel Elliott Kurth Rudgerry Cadely Justin Tomas Nichols Seth Aaron Lavarnway Jamaal Kahlil Caleb Cum Laude Kyle Martin Law Magna Cum Laude Michael Josiah Owens Cum Laude Nicholas Joel Cantrell Jordan Sterling Parker Dorian Andrew Lowery Cum Laude Eric Scott Patrick Katie Leann Nevil Tifany Ann Carpenter Corey Wayne Phillips Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Daniel Kawaa Price Alexi Cquiana Parker Jose Manuel Carrasquillo-Jimenez Tomas Christopher Ray Jaimie Lynne Pate Billy Carrie, Jr. Cum Laude Cum Laude Kennitha Monique Cochrum Aidan Forrest Reising Ian A. Peterson Cum Laude Kevin Brian Ross Maxim Petkov Jonathan Dylan Covington Izell Scott III Cum Laude Carl Matthew Cox, Jr. Ashley Faye Shiver Devante A. Robinson Eben Shepherd Dowling Carl Brian Shoemaker Raul Eduardo Roel Wesley Brodrick Eppinger Charles Kenneth Shoemaker, Jr. Cum Laude Joseph Marklin Evans Uriah Tremayne Stewart Christian Luke Roland Michael Scott Farris Geanna Annette Torres Magna Cum Laude Andrew Glenn Flanigan Summa Cum Laude Kobi Danton Schmitt Cum Laude Joseph Rhett Vanderford Jennifer Paige Shafer Johnathan Chester Fowler Andrew Logan Vickery Summa Cum Laude Tanner H. Fussell Michael Ray Waters, Jr. University Honors Program Scholar Connor Michael Geraghty Austin Elliott Weaver Kenneth Coy Sheets Zachary Daniel Giddens Christopher Ryan West Derek Kenneth Shuman Cum Laude Anthony Joseph Williams Spencer Norman Simmons Vincent Joseph Giordano Elizabeth Rushing Williams Stephen Alec Skinner Gabriel Contravious Goodwin Cum Laude William Kyle Smith Grayson R. Grantham Haden KenLee Williams Erick Jonathan Stubblefeld Larry Acheampong Gyamf Cum Laude Nicholas Earl Sutton Glenn Aaron Halm Jefrey Tyler Williams James Marcus Tanner Javian Terrell Harris Jordan Rebekah Williams Cum Laude Morgan Taylor Hay Joseph Clifon Woods Bradley Tomas Tarantino Chad Allen Hayes Summa Cum Laude Jonathan Bickle Tomas Jaime Hernandez Montavius Terrell Wright Hunter Alan Tinsley Daniel Paul Hickox Tomas Jihen Yi Kabedehquoi Calvin Tucker Jimmy K. Hilliard Iman S. Verser Christopher Robert Holmes Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Kim Toan Vu Magna Cum Laude Engineering Cameron Jordan Warech Alexander Barrett Hooks Oyindamola Opeyemi Adebayo Jonathan Michael West Matthew R. Hoose John Tomas Adkins Tyler Andrew White Siobhan Rae Dawn Horace David Harrison Adler Alim R. Wooden Maxwell A. Howard Cum Laude Henry Jacob Yarbrough Walter Edward Ivy, Jr. Sharrod W. Allen Stephen Langston Zeigler Joshua Davis Jarrells Saad K. Aly Summa Cum Laude Cody T. Jenkins Andrew Jacob Barber John Matthew Jenkins Brandon Kade Barger COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND Andrew Martin Johnson Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Sarah Lilly Black MATHEMATICS Bakari T. Jones II Jacob Benjamin Burcham Bachelor of Arts Andrew Irwin Jordan DeJone Cortez Butler Arthur Loran Anderson Joshua Michael Joseph Hillary S. Campbell Mia Jenay Anthony Luke Andrew Jurewicz Cum Laude Ryan Elizabeth Dashiell Nicholas Allen Klegin Benjamin Tilson Carver John Hinton Dickinson Zachary Joseph Lane Cum Laude Daniel Utibe Ekere Cooper David Largent Joshua Ray Coleman Medgine Christie Etienne Summa Cum Laude Jonathan Alexander Combs Haley Izell Evans Joseph Zachary Lavallee Cum Laude Jordan R. Falink Joe Boyd Lavender Nicholas Lee Cook John Franklin Floyd Joshua J. LeClair Tomas Michael Cook Nygeria A. Grimes Anthony D. Leveritt Kenny Dao Lauren N. Hadden Magna Cum Laude Scott Michael Dyke Ana Cristina Hernandez Nathanial Keith Lewis Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Paul Marshall Kyle Tomas Flowers University Honors Program Scholar Mervin Harvey McKenzie, Jr. Cum Laude Courtney M. Laube Stephen Michael Mealor Ryan T. Frost John Francis Magoon, Jr. Cum Laude Tyler Gene Fulwood Jesus Javier Melchor 28 UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY Stephen Mendoza Coleman DeLacey Covington Oluwadamilola Olufunso Oke Ashely Brooke Merrill Jamal Rashaan Craddieth Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Sabrina P. Crosby Danilo Jose Orellana Valladares Cydnie Alexis Mitchell Audrianna Christina Noelle Daniels Bolanle Fawzia Ijeoma Osi Efa Jacob Nute Pevey Clive B. Davis, Jr. Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Sydney O. Davis MacKenzie Paige Payne Emily Christina Powell Ashley Nicole Deal Frankie S. Pecoraro, Jr. Nala Simone Ross Sydney Alexis Doolittle Jasmine Alexis Perry Jason W. Wadsworth Magna Cum Laude Montana Nicole Pfefer Taneka Shante Walden Jillian Blythe Edwards Michael Lee Phillips, Jr. Andrew Ross Williams Amanda Sarah-Lynnae Epperley Magna Cum Laude Omowunmi Felicia Fakorede Taylor Elise Post Bachelor of Science Temiladeife Rachel Faminu Forrest Alexander Probst Matthew Leroy Anderson Alexandria Lee Farris Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Alexis Anne Fitzgerald Kara Nichole Reece Daniel Anthony Bakos Kelseia Ja’lece Franklin Elena Blanca Rentschler Philine Bogeholz Savannah Gabrielle Freeman Symone Robertson Cum Laude Luke B. Gibbons Jayla L. Robinson Matthew Callaway Burke Magna Cum Laude LaDonna Charelle Kasey Russell Anthony S. Bush, Jr. Jonathan Walker Gilbert Connor Jacob Sass Jesse Alexander Carpenter Aubrie Trivon Goodson Gabija Saukeviciute Magna Cum Laude Janai Lynn Groves Danica Paige Sellers University Honors Program Scholar Logan Marshall Gunn Brittany Lynn Shealy Courtney Laurel Carter Marissa Shanel Hamm Cortez T. Sherman Christina Marie Chandler Abigail Michelle Harden Ashley Brooke Shoup Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Valerie Anne Simmons University Honors Program Scholar Jesse J. Harris II Tori Chanelle Sims Zachery Tomas-Kent Daniel Olajumoke Olufunke Harrison Eric Jason Smith Magna Cum Laude Dylan McKenzie Holloway James R. Smith Anne Marie Delua Cooper Preston Hope Mishana Jean Smith Cum Laude Margaret Alexandria Howard Keely M. Stancil University Honors Program Scholar Ayomipo Mofoluwatele Ifdon Emily Patrice Starnes Michael S. Dibble Summa Cum Laude Brandi Makell Stembridge Gerald Ryan Diederich Alexandra Price Jennings Garrett Rowan Streat Cum Laude Cortney Lashay Johnson Summa Cum Laude Janay Imani Garrett Carl Allen Jones Kelly Paige Swank Cum Laude Madison Leigh Jones Adam T. Taylor Tyler J. Gilbert Monique Carole Ann Kellman Kherith-Brooke Elisabeth Taylor Daniel Xavier Gray Summa Cum Laude Shaquille Andre Telisma Tamra Shaniece Hagan Harley Brooke Kitching Lauren Elizabeth Tompson DeAndre Jamal Hollier Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Danika Ashton Howard Samantha Nicole Krenson Ta’Quana Lashay Tompson Kadarius Devante Lemons Daniel Austin Kutka Henry Baxter Twibell Angel Tawandra McGowan Paul Jon Lascuna II Minh Tu Vo Vivekkumar J. Patel Magna Cum Laude Shanice Ayisha Walters Corey Allen Peaslee Reginald Lee Latta Anna Lee Whitaker Andrew Joseph Pineau Laina Gabrielle Latzsch Jasmine Monia Williams Joseph John Sudowski, Jr. Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Scott David Torson Natasha S. Lawrence-Reid Shonterious D’Andra Williams Joshua Peter Torres Sterling A. Lewis Cum Laude Seth Joseph Ziller James M. Long Miranda Elaine Wilson Holly Marie Zolt Natalie Jean Martin Austin F. Wright Cum Laude RaKeea Jamia Martin Jimmy L. Young III Megan Courtney Mears Kendall Elisabeth Zanders Bachelor of Science in Biology Shannon Lynn Meek Stephen Patrick Zantinga Alexandra Nicole Acconcio Sarah Madison Mercer Christian Avalos Sarah Kate Miles Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Justin Shane Berryhill Magna Cum Laude Chisom Audris Agim Joshua Russell Borg Taylor Alexandria Miles Magna Cum Laude Jessica Maria Bowers Liana Marie Milis University Honors Program Scholar Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Kayla Bethany Anderson Lindsey Jane Brooks Maura Irene Milliron Baylee Anne Barnard Christyn Malissa Brown Katherine Christina Milton Dhruv H. Barvaliya Hampton Arthur Brown Isabel Lilo Moran Tiera Jenise Bates Bryant Seeker Brumbill Andrew Christopher Moss Corey Wayne Bragg Taylor Marie Burns Obie David Myers, Jr. Hannah Corinne Cade Karen Elaine Campbell Shantia Newton Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Delina Tran Nguyen Tyler Coleman Camp Alexandria Noelle Carrasquillo John Gerald Nobles II Liangjie Deng Sydney Jean Cartwright Colleen Anne Norton Absalom Ajeem Dowling Ryan Lane Cherry Cum Laude Mason Scott Echols Lesley Faye Coke Eudiah Linda Ochieng Temilade Judy Fariyike Stephanie Nicole Cotton Magna Cum Laude Angelica Lasha Harris 29 UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY Carl Allen Jones Julia P. Brace Jessica Hope Headrick Anytwonette Lashae Jordan Tristan Dillon Brackin Jay Michael Helvey Lewis Tae Kim Shane Edward Carlos Branch Janie E. Henderson Briana Jenae Kinnel Alexus Elizabeth Brooks Kyle William Hess William Andrew LePain Matthew Tomas Brown Cum Laude Adrian Renal London Cum Laude Troy Jacob Hester Wheeler Reed Lovett Timothy C. Brown Amirah Breyanah Heyward Brittany Monique Lowder Genesis O. Almarie Bryan Magna Cum Laude Katherine B. McKnight Russell Eugene Burrell Nia Hill Cum Laude Ashley Denise Butterworth Dalton Wesley Hoyle Jennifer Elizabeth Moss Jenny Elizabeth Callahan Tony Hudson, Jr. Delanie Leigh Newberry Landen B. Cammack Cum Laude University Honors Program Scholar Tomas Scott Capper University Honors Program Scholar Cody C. Norton Dalton Zachary Carver Hollie Danielle Hughes Olivia F. Perdue Johnathon Vincent Demetri Case Hannah Elizabeth Hurst Magna Cum Laude Hannah Denise Cass Rebecca Ann Hyler University Honors Program Scholar Tomas Richard Casteel Kerry-Ann Marsha Isenhower Andrew Clark Polk Cum Laude Jessie Hannah Johns Cum Laude Bernard Childs Carl Alexander Jones Rebecca Claire Rives Katie Rebecca Christmas Ebony Channel Jones Rocendo Roger Salmeron Richard Evan Clark Cum Laude Marvin Lewis Smith III Cum Laude Jonathan Aaron Kaufman Sean Patrick Spurlin Sierra Katelyn Clay Caroline Louise Kay Magna Cum Laude Patricia Ellen Cook Colleen Ryan Tafoya Keeney University Honors Program Scholar Karson Elijah Creamer Cameron Ryan Kessler Nicholas David Steese Magna Cum Laude Jacob Zean Kirkland Cody James Stephan Laurianna Elizabeth Cull Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Rapheal Martease Daniel Quintessa Patrice Knight Steven Wesley Sutton Tabitha Sara Dantzler Allison Marie Kurtz Kalyn Nicole Warren Alison Janette Darby Magna Cum Laude Ahmad Xavier Weeks Cum Laude Summer Mary Kurtz Deonte D. Will Lauren Elizabeth Davis Cum Laude Brandon Lamont Williams Montoya Lee Davis University Honors Program Scholar Chandler Christine Williams Devin D. Dekle Heather Nicole Lana Cum Laude Margaret Rose Delisle Christopher Blake Lane Stacey Marie Zeestraten Magna Cum Laude Robin Christina Lane Summa Cum Laude University Honors Program Scholar Summa Cum Laude University Honors Program Scholar Genevieve Siane Dietz University Honors Program Scholar Jessica Rae Doughtie Quinesha Sharai Lanes Bachelor of Science in Physics Lyndsey Grace Downing Michael Todd Leonard Elizabeth Lauren Ashwood Taylor Elizabeth Endres Alia Katrice Lewis University Honors Program Scholar Cum Laude Kaitlyn Elissa Lewis Benjamin Reid Eller Annel Santana Estrella Cum Laude William Andrew LePain Daniel Tomas Eubanks Anais Macias Brogan Elizabeth Faircloth Summa Cum Laude Juneau A. Faulkner Jeremy Leontre’ Mack COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Asya Y. Fields Rodney E. Mack AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Hakim Hamid Finlaytor Danaris Marie Madera Kelsey Noelle Flannery Michael Curtis Malmberg Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Kelsey Lynn Allman Re’nelle Juliette Fleming Sabrina Alexandria Marrero Melissa Bethany Ambrose Logan Paul Franks Cum Laude Maria Alejandra Amiel Summa Cum Laude Aristotle Donato Mastroianni University Honors Program Scholar Andrew Whitaker Gardner Charlotte Bree McDonald Victor Ivez Andrade, Sr. Rock Christoph Gardner Summa Cum Laude Daphne Marahi Ansley Lynda Alexis Gillam University Honors Program Scholar Tyler Bailey Joel David Glaze Anna Louise McIntyre Nancy Nicole Balcziunas Magna Cum Laude Denson Kelly McLain Cum Laude Gregg P. Godfrey, Jr. Summa Cum Laude University Honors Program Scholar Shani Afya Granderson Kennedy Renee McSherry Ronald Anthony Barnes, Jr. Sara Elizabeth Green Keire Kedez Melson University Honors Program Scholar Juliana Marie Hafner Megan Michelle Mobley Zach Connor Barron Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude University Honors Program Scholar Rian Lindsey Mobley-Luke Jacob William Bearden Josten Vontez Hall Karlissa Jade Moller Faith D. Beckworth Christopher Michael Hamb Jada Tatyana Moodie Cum Laude Brandi Briquis Hanna Tifany Louise Muchow Auburn Aisha Bell Cum Laude Matessia Kayonna Murray Summa Cum Laude Daja Jada’ Hansel-Coates Carley Jo Myers Grace Ellen-Marie Bell Breanna Brooke Harris Carolynn Rochelle Nixon Elise Ann Biegler Samantha Jamie Marie Harvey Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude University Honors Program Scholar University Honors Program Scholar University Honors Program Scholar Lawson Andrew Haynes 30 UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY Kierra Imani Nixon Cierra Nicole Tomaso Bachelor of General Studies Michelle Elaine Norsworthy Summa Cum Laude T’Shai Natalia Anderson Cum Laude University Honors Program Scholar Charles Allen Avery Kellie Ann O’Boyle Paloma Rocio Trujillo Cum Laude Cum Laude Jasmine Brianna Turner Victoria Ashley Baribault University Honors Program Scholar Cum Laude Haleigh Mimbs Bates Hannah Nicole Ofenhauer Jacob Michael Ward Erika Claire Bauer Tyler R. Ormsby William Freedom Scott Wells Kaitlyn Nichole Baxter Summa Cum Laude Jamie Lauren Wheeler Holly A. Beasley Phil N. Owunta Shelby Anne Whitaker Alexis Paige Beckman Himalay Nilesh Patel David Alexander Whitmer Aaleeah Kryxteena Bell-Mccrary Deamber Janee Patterson Andrew Jordan Williams Jeanie P. Boland Tanner James Perfect Brieana Mae Williams Jade Bailey Bowles Summa Cum Laude Erinn Frances Williams Angela Kay Breazeale University Honors Program Scholar Ahmauri Sherise Williams-Alford Melody Heather Brewton Lauren B. Porter Kiefer John Wirt Zachary Alexander Broome Sarah Katherine Pounds Patience O’Mia Wright Christen Renea Brown David Matthew Powell Cum Laude William Ford Bubel Jesse Russell Powell Tifany Brooke Yancey Jennifer Mechay Cabe University Honors Program Scholar Summa Cum Laude Daniel Casablancas Jorgensen Shayla Davis Powell Promiss Yvonne Yarber Dakotah L. Centers Christopher Tomas Purdy Catherine Kimbro Chrisman Shaniqua Renee Purvis Bachelor of Fine Arts Karen Crystal Cloud Savannah Leigh Puterbaugh Kathleen Grace Blankenship Valdon Monroe Cooper, Jr. N’Dea Christea Rackard Magna Cum Laude Yolanda Morris Copeland Malik Ismail Ali Raymond Courtney Lynne Bonacci Jamie Ann Crews Cum Laude Cum Laude Angela Denise Dague University Honors Program Scholar Cameron Keith Carney Brittney Evelyn Davis Aleyna Sophia Rentz Cum Laude Jenna Leigh Davis Summa Cum Laude Chloe Minata Coulibaly Laketha N. Denson Hammond University Honors Program Scholar Anna Nicole Currence Andrew William Dickman Julius Gray Richards Ellyn Elizabeth Duncan Kristine Denae Dorrity Davis Gordon Roberts Eleanor Ann Ferrara Darrell Courtney Doster Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Ana Alicia Ebanks-Ivey Donald Lewis Roberts Rashad Q. Fife Joshua Christian Edenfeld University Honors Program Scholar Magna Cum Laude James Matthew Ellison Virtiqua Maxine Robinson Kacheri B. Glover Kevin James Ellison Courtney Jade Scarboro Amanda Elizabeth Gunn Shaun Blayne Feldman Jennifer Paige Shafer Lindsey Rebecca Halstead Marissa Ann Fleming Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Rhonda Melissa Fletcher University Honors Program Scholar Ahkira Bre’ona Hills Tomas Joshua Forgay Sarah Elizabeth Shepherd Kelli Ann Jarrell Christopher Guillory Frazier Taylor Lea Shultz Danielle Nicole King Deshawntee T. Gallon Kortni Frann Simmons Jennie Marie Klabnik Paula Alicia Galloway Ashley Charnae Smith Bertha Gabriela Lores Alvarez Alicia Marie Gentle Kyle Sherrief Smith Albert Jace Marquez Taylor Patrick Geonis Peyton Anne Snell Melissa Mae McAlpine Abria Tiana Gibson Joshua Tyler Spanks Cum Laude Tomas Walker Gilmer Shaneka Lytiese Spikes Jordan Taylor Michel Benjamin Lee Hague Breana Nicole Stephens Kimberly Nicole Powell Page Jessie Caitlyn Hamner Summa Cum Laude Ray Leigh Pettit Vegas L. Harley Emily Amanda Stephens Magna Cum Laude Cory S. Harrison Kara Ashley Stephens University Honors Program Scholar Joshua Michael Haws Jacob Kyle Stevens Deidre Shavonté Pugh Asha Mariah Henry Natalie Nichole Stewart Yendi Noelle Reid Kaitlynn Ann Hester Caleb Matthew Still Kasey Marie Roberts Daniel Ray Higgins Summa Cum Laude David Carl Rostal Jamarcus Deontea Hill University Honors Program Scholar Katherine Olivia Sanders Peggy Jean Hines Elliot Ryan Stone Magna Cum Laude Booker T. Hobbs Dillon Bernard Stuart Allyson Grace Schuman Jennifer Avant Holloway Summa Cum Laude Madeline May Shelor Patrick Derrick Holloway Lydia Sturges DaQuan Tykeith Sims Cari Dalton Huante Kimberly Dawn Tackett Virginia Elizabeth Skinner Lee Alexander Humphrey Cum Laude Hailey Elizabeth Kathryn Smith Elizabeth Ashley Jackson Amanda Rachelle Tanner Mariah Nichole Smith Terrence Jacoby Jackson Jordan Laverne Taylor University Honors Program Scholar Bratesheana Tyari Johnson Vanessa Christine Terrell Mark Gideon Webb Devyn Deneane Johnson Morgan Alesha Tomas Courtney Cecilia Wells LeJenae Lashunn Johnson Torrence J. Tomas Mackenzie Nicole Willard Sophia Harris Johnson Jessica Adrienne Todd Cum Laude Hannah Elizabeth Jones Summa Cum Laude Joshua N’Ghai Jones Nicollette Sheriden Todd Joslyn LaJay Jones Kevin Michael Toler Shukia R. Jones 31 UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY Amy Elizabeth Kelley Christopher Brooks Vaile Alexandria Denise Booth Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Victoria Kiara Braddy Brandilyn Nicole Kessler Kelsey Diane Vaughn D’Alma Diane Bradley Caroline Elizabeth Knight Antwane Mark Wallace, Sr. Terence Bradshaw Gina A. Knox David D. Washington Jasmine Shavonne Mari Breathett Rachel G. Landmon Rontavius Deontae Washington Matthew Daniel Bridges Frank Laster III Hannah Christina Watkins Keyontae Latavius Britton Jessica Crespo Law Coleman Powell Watson Alexie Deanna Brown Randalla Chanel Lawrence Alphonso Watts Madison Taylor Brown Jahi Tarik Leath Olivia D’Angelo White Makena Lee Brown Samantha Lea Linihan Chad Whittington Magna Cum Laude Gregory Bernard Linkhorn Tannae Alexcius Wilder Rebecca E. Burchette Joycee LaShawn Martin Jeremy Caleb Williams Cum Laude Laura Kaitlyn Mason Peyton Mann Wilson University Honors Program Scholar Lori McCampbell Erica Brashon Woodfn Retonjah Dash’e Burdette Jessica Morgan McCord Amber Kate Yasinski Dimitria Rose Burkos Shakia Tiana McCrary Dawn Renee Young William Marvin Bussey, Jr. Sarah Caitlin McGahagin Carolyn Louise Byl Bret Adams McGonigle Bachelor of Music Summa Cum Laude Geofrey Edwards McIntyre Nicholas L. Blake Casey Tomas Cargle Melissa Dawn Mclain Emiry Marie Channell Robert J. Carmichael Katelyn Lee McLean Magna Cum Laude Tifany J. Carter John J. Mercurio Jacob Nathaniel Furse Erin Elizabeth Caruso Ishmael Mergan Cydney Tyana Gardner Jourdan Nicole Cascario Vuzeda Zenobia Merriweather Trevor James Goody Gabrielle Alexis Casole Connor William Merry Cum Laude Kimberly B. Clark Erika Denise Miller Colin Leo Harrison Sabrina Latrice Clark Renee Tucker Mitchell Magna Cum Laude Myracle Jewel Clay-Bennett Janice Ann Mohr Rachael Gail Hirneisen Jennifer Nicole Colbert Cum Laude Merritt Reeves Jones Zaraly Cortez Faruq Abdul Ad’l Muntaqim Muhammad Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Allie Marie Mullin Jordan Knapp Ja’kita Tai-Yahna Crawford Catherine Toussaint Murray Margaret Lauren Martin Caitlan Ashley Crosby Steven Michael Nail Mallary Caroline McGahee Hayley B. Crowder Susan Lynn Nivison Summa Cum Laude Ebone’ Trenay Cruel Aleica Lani North Rebecca Jean Murphy Casimir Makim Cufy Cory Edward James Parramore Magna Cum Laude Summer Camille Cunningham Stephanie Nicole Power University Honors Program Scholar Chelsea Alexandra Davis Giada Pozzo Elizabeth Katherine Norris Alyssa Raeanna Days Magna Cum Laude Charles Edwin Patterson III Caterina Cynthia De Fazio Marquvis Deontate Prescott Cum Laude Lawrence de Sola Frederick James Preston Joseph Daniel Rich Lyndsay Brackin Deal Davis Rayner Summa Cum Laude Ashley Nicole Dean Magna Cum Laude Jacob Colton Sanders Elisabeth Ann Dichiara Victoria Elizabeth Aynes Rhodes Magna Cum Laude Kyla Satchell Dickson Stanley Bernard Robinson, Jr. Michael Ursrey Cum Laude Saundra Denise Rogers Cum Laude Cyril Dingalt-Ping Shandrica Rochel Roland Christopher J. Wade Leslie Donyale Drawdy Gia Angelique Rushing Antre’ Marquel Drummer Rachel Imogene Scott Bachelor of Science Shabrea I. Dufy Sophia E. Sharpe Laila Khalil Abdi Cum Laude Christina Marie Shores Ayodeji Adedamola Adesuyi Mary Clare Dunaway Matthew Alan Simons Kelsi Marie Alexander Magna Cum Laude Tamecia DeShun Simpson Antonio Shawn Allen Molly Hunt Dwyer Adam Scott Singleton Tifany Layla Lee Allen Caroline Shirley Eaker Hannah Danniel Smith Cum Laude Kayla Jina Easley Marlie Renee Smith Casey Ashlyn Alter Summa Cum Laude Tabetha Irene Snyder Gabriella Anthony Kayla Marie Edwards Precious Gail Sogn Dale Justin Arnold Alesha De’Shay Elbert Brianna Nicole Stapleton Emily Kathleen Arnold Caitlyn Brooke Ellison Cum Laude Jennae Philicia Arnold Cum Laude Hannah Leigh Stepp Magna Cum Laude Megan Jane Elwood Cameron Christopher Stone William Scott Baker Cum Laude Brittany Nicole Sullivan Cum Laude Trey Lovick Exley Kathleen Mae Swanson Peyton Chanel Barnett Mary Caitlyn Fears John Wintz Terrell Justin Marquis Battle Bailey Woodham Ferguson Prater F. Tigpen Cum Laude Jesse Dakota Flake Michael Francis Torne Tykira Marie Beauford Cortney Nicole Fountain Patrick Allen Transue Jennifer Patricia Benitez Kayla Melissa Fox Kenneth Ryan Trout Jhaze Ronique Blount Patricia Carolyn Franklin Allysa Gabrielle Turner Rebecca L. Blount Kimberly Paige Fritts Brandon J. Underwood Emma Marie Boles Brooks Douglas Fulford Magna Cum Laude Savannah Jo Fuller 32 UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY Danyelle Kierra Gaines Jefrey Joseph Licciardello, Jr. Lauren Nicole Richards Robert Winfred George III Kiera Linton Ny’jada Kin’ya Richardson Karla Marie German Cum Laude Alexandria R. Richbourg Crystal Teodashia Gervin Virginia C. Lott Maria Valentina Rivero Castillo Anslee Rena Gibson Hunter Shawn Loyden Christopher Shaun Rodieck Brandi Nicole Glenn Bianca Teresita Loza Courtney Christina Rorex James Tyler Good Marcus J. Lucas, Jr. Emily Elizabeth Rountree Bennett Conrad Graham Madeline Glorida Mack Daniela Lynn Rouse Heather Lynn Green Cum Laude Rosario Rubio T’erra LaShay Green Shannon Lindsey Madden Kenneth L. Rucker II Kiara Frances Grifn James Michael Majeske, Jr. Lawson Carter Rushing Rebecca Dawn Grubbs Allison Amanda Martinez Ariel Cooper Russell Christin Fischer Grulke Caitlyn Bailey Marxsen Cum Laude University Honors Program Scholar Savannah Elizabeth Matherly Anna Catherine Ryan Alysia Nicole Gustavsen Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Jacob Daniel Matthews Shakeia Kisma Salem Mikalah Marie Guyton Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude University Honors Program Scholar Sadrina Sampson University Honors Program Scholar Rachel Anne Matthews Jonquette Naudine Sanders Samaria Jamila Hamilton Nehemiah Jarrod McClendon Cum Laude Cum Laude Hunter Keith McCullough Drennan Leigh Saunders University Honors Program Scholar Chantevia Myesha McDonald Cum Laude Spencer Lynn Hancock Erin Marie McGuiness Joseph Alexander Schenk Anthony L. Hand, Jr. Cum Laude University Honors Program Scholar Timothy C. Hare Kenneth Anthony McWhorter Jalissa Yvette Shealey Desmond Mansfeld Harris Jada Stephenie Meadows Benjamin Tab Shefeld Randy Jamal Harris Jamal B. Mentor Charles Ray Shefeld III Sierra Leighanne Harvey Sydney Marie Miles Ashton Marie Shelby Mason Reagan Havens Ashley L. Miller Anna Marie Smith Hamilton Troy Hayes David Michael Miller II Magna Cum Laude Nolan Jacob Helmly Charles Ross Montana Christopher Scott Smith, Jr. Damien Denzel Ross Henderson Marissa Nicole Monteleone Dorothy Marie Smith Mariano Chito Hernandez Jason Alexander Moody Megan Joy Smith Lauren Hope Herring Magna Cum Laude Alexis Tiara Strozier Kierah S. Highsmith Natalie Lynne Morris Charles Debs Sykes Erinese Loreal Holland Ju’wana Dennia Murray Amber Summerlin Taylor Adrianna Rena Holloway Victoria Diane Murry Clairissa Yvette Taylor Tifany Nicole Holmes Manisha Monise Myers Sad’e Alisha Tomas Tabitha Ann Hopkins Danielle Elaine Nichols Daron Nichole Tompson Jordan Sidney Howard Jorge Rafael Noguera-Sepulveda Madeleine Mary Trockmorton Magna Cum Laude Rebecca Kathryn Ogletree Taylor Nicole Torrance Juliette Clarke Howell Grant Okene Cara Emma Tripodis Nerkia D. Hudson Caitlyn Anne Oliver Sterling G. Truitt Stephan Julian Isaac Dominick Temitope Olobatuyi Leander Ferguson Tufs, Jr. Ana Elizabeth Ivey Rashida Nicole Otunba Chad Tomas Tunnell Danielle Leonora Jackson Cum Laude Aubree Jordan Turner Chyna Mingnon James University Honors Program Scholar Serenah Branning Tyson Cum Laude Alyssa Lauren Padgett Magna Cum Laude University Honors Program Scholar Amanda Katherine Padgett University Honors Program Scholar Alyssa Nichel Jeferson Luke Matthew Pashke Lauren Ashley Unruh Juliette Jade Jimenez Gina Marie Pate Mary Madison Van Buren Cum Laude Cum Laude Yasmeen Michelle Waliaga Angelena Johnson University Honors Program Scholar Sydney Catherine Walsh Breanna Shenise Jones Briauna Diane Patrick Magna Cum Laude Cynthia Jones Keri Jo Patterson Katherine Lynn Wardlaw Melissa Erin Jones Nicole Marie Paulos Miles Scott Waring Adonis Larry Jordan Breshauna Chantrice Perkins C’Onna Nikole Weaver Wyndi Kathleen Kappes Teresa Ann Peterson Cum Laude Claudia Gabrielle Kennedy Crislyn Amy Petzoldt Alexandra Nicole Webb Erick David Kennedy Madison Danielle Phillips Emily Wynn Welsh Lena Maria Kepler Erica Pierno Magna Cum Laude Jasmine Nycole Key Jazmyne Jeanise Pink Abby Leigh Wesselman Daseul Kim Roslyn Carol Pittman Cum Laude Meghan Ann Lacienski Alexis Noelle Polityka Jordan Olivia Whatley Laurian Emil Lackey Kelsey Alexandria Poole Leah Ciera Whatley Heather Nicole Lana Benjamin Jerald Powell Chandler Bernice Wheeler Robin Christina Lane Frederick Marcellus Proctor Taisha Symone Alexis White Summa Cum Laude Jane Anne Allison Purser McKenna Caitlin Whited University Honors Program Scholar Shakila L. Quimby Ashley Marie Whittemore Sidney J. Lecomte Mariana Ranzahuer Garcia Calderon Danielle Adreanna Williams Cum Laude Cum Laude Hunter Douglas Williams Lauren Chandler Lee Emiley C. Reed Isha Jalese Williams Magna Cum Laude 33 UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY Marqus Dion Williams Derek Terryl Keaton Terelle Antwain Williams Rachel Naomi Keith Ontaria Sharece Woods Cum Laude Roshondra Celese Wright Kayla Iman Mignonne Kelly Ashwini Kumar Yadav Andrew Russell Nash Langstaf Magna Cum Laude Fatima Imani Lee Margaret Ann Yarbrough Sha’carrie Monique Lester Cybil Lindsey Young Gilbert E. Lopez Miya DeMora Youngblood Anthony Joe Lovett Ricky Stefan Zanders Ebony Evon Mack Amanda Marie Zink Jonathan Wesley Mauldin Molly Barnes Young Ashley A. McElroy Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Graphic Alexis Nola McKenzie Communications Management Andrea Lucia McKenzie Alexis Kelly Barber Justin Anderson Milam Cum Laude Stephanie Alicia Miller Hilary Blythe Luna Magna Cum Laude University Honors Program Scholar Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies Taylor Danae Mills Michael James Anderson Jarvonna D. Moody Celest Quashae Arnett Allyson Grace Murry Mikel Perry Ballard Taylor Alexandria Myers Magna Cum Laude Shekinah Nicole Newby LaGarrion Dequan Bazile Ashley Nichole Nickey Kaylah Nekohl Berry Nathaniel James Niemczyk Arianna Angeline Binford Ciarra Elease Oduka Summa Cum Laude Keith A. Pecko Joy Darrielle Bonner Cameron Tomas Reese Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude University Honors Program Scholar Brandon Deandre Levant Reid Ross Cameron Brantley Abigail Raquel Rodriguez Mitchell Kegan Brett Aaliyah Danneila Deveroux Royer Janae K. Brown Joshua Christopher Russell Jhenae Qianna Michelle Brown Michael Christopher Samuel Tashima Alexandria Carlyle Julia Marie Senavitis Roger Christopher Carter Varsay Morris Sesay Brandon Michael Clancey Zachary Scott Shanders Alexis Marie Coleman Brittany Dayne Shaver Clinton Phillip Conley, Jr. Manesha Altres Shorter Justus Deanthony Cook Haley Breanna Shutley Lukas Jeremiah Cook Magna Cum Laude Kentarius Cooper Alexus Octavia Smart Kalin Denise Copeland Jaynelle Nicole Smith Justin Tomas Covington Christina St. Louis Abrianna Michelle Cromer Jacob Hood Stansell Malik Zemonte Davenport Cum Laude Cum Laude Chandler Richard Starling Aubrie I. Davis Allison Courtney Stover Cum Laude Megan Destiny Taylor Kaitlyn Kristine Dewitt Aaron Smith Tompson Niyah Jhleya Drummer Shaneka Yevette Traylor-Johnson Joseph Narl Duvall Kaitlin Brooke Venable Anna Leigh Easterling Hunter Michael Waters Brianca Shantaé Farley Cum Laude Zachary D. Floyd Teron Franklin Webber Tinishia Makidu’a Frederick Adam Nathaniel Weiss Brittany Sherrell Gas Ryan Ashley Wells Justin Michael Genes Seroyah Dantrell Williams Shabreka Alyica Gordon Cum Laude Dirk Harrell Graham Winford Trenel Wooten Lillian Rose Gray Ernest Eugene Zittrouer III Matthew Tomas Greene Wesley Leon Guy Anna Leigh Hadarits Ashanti Elizabeth Hardy Cum Laude Cassie Nicole Hartpence Amber N. Herbert Imena Renee Holland Jasmine Nichole Ingram Magna Cum Laude Daniel Paul Jordan 34 “Freedom” is a non-releasable American Bald Eagle permitted to Georgia Southern University’s Center for Wildlife Education & Lamar Q Ball, Jr. Raptor Center
Today, Georgia Southern University acknowledges the remarkable For more information, visit: www.GeorgiaSouthern.edu/wildlife. achievements of our graduates and celebrates a popular and enduring commencement tradition with the appearance of Freedom, our Did You Know? American Bald Eagle mascot. Freedom’s fight during the singing • Te bald eagle is found only in North America. of the Georgia Southern Alma Mater signifes the conclusion of the • Te bald eagle became the ofcial symbol of the United States of commencement ceremony. He serves not only as an ambassador for America in 1782. wildlife, but as an iconic reminder of the strength and majesty of • Georgia Southern University adopted the eagle as its symbol in our nation. 1960. • Te bald eagle owes its name to the Middle English term “balled,” Freedom is a male Southern bald eagle that was found knocked meaning “shining white.” Te adult bald eagle’s head and neck out of the nest in Maitland, Florida. Only weeks old and appearing feathers are all white, giving it the name “balled eagle,” meaning like a “brown ball of fuzz,” it was discovered that the young eagle “white eagle.” had an injury to his beak and sufered from an infection. Rushed • Te bald eagle has a wingspan of 6-8 f., and makes its home along to the Florida Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, Freedom made coastlines and large bodies of fresh water. a complete recovery from the infection, but the injury to his beak • Eagles are mature at fve years of age. was permanent, preventing his release into the wild. With the • Eagles require a 25-mile hunting territory and appear to mate for permission of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Georgia life (can live as long as 50 years). Southern acquired Freedom in 2004. • Forty years ago, the bald eagle was nearing extinction with just 417 nesting pairs of the birds known in the United States. Today, Trough the Georgia Southern University Center for Wildlife the bird has made a remarkable comeback and is now of the Education and Lamar Q Ball, Jr. Raptor Center, thousands of visitors Endangered Species List. young and old are embraced by the power of Freedom. Freedom is • In 1983, no nesting pair of eagles could be found in Georgia. one of three American Bald Eagles housed at the 18-acre sanctuary, Today, Georgia has more than 177 known nesting pairs located in the heart of Georgia Southern’s campus. Te Center also throughout the state. contains numerous species of native raptors, reptiles and amphibians.
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