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Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Candidates Spring 2020

“In celebration of our 134th academic year” A Message from the President

Dear Graduate: Congratulations on earning a Winthrop University degree! I commend you on this outstanding achievement in light of all that is currently going on in our world. Who could have imagined when you began this academic year that your undergraduate experience would come to a conclusion via remote learning, video chats with professors, and digital contact with staff and your peers? I am proud that, despite the completely unexpected and substantially re-tooled last half of a single, culminating semester, you persevered and accomplished the task at hand. You rose to the challenge and graduated! When you look back over your time at Winthrop, you will undoubtedly recall evidence that you mastered the challenges of academic rigor, civic engagement, global awareness, personal responsibility, and career development. You met the demanding standards of your respective academic program. You forged relationships with mentors in the classroom and in the community, and, as importantly, you made friends for life. Through all of those experiences, you also gained the confidence that comes with giving your best to achieve your dreams. Just as it has in the last two months, that confidence will serve you well as you rise in your chosen career, pursue advanced studies, enter or re-enter the workforce, or simply explore a new direction for your life. I strongly believe that you will stand out as a leader in your community and your profession as a result of your varied and dynamic experiences at this university. I hope you will think of Winthrop as you set and pursue your future goals. Hold fast to your intellectual curiosity, your passion for achievement, and your sense of responsibility for self and for others that you honed here. Over time, I believe you will continue to value this important association with your Alma Mater. There are ample opportunities to connect with your fellow alumni and to give back to Winthrop. I hope you will make the most of them. We need you as we plan for the university’s future. Again, I am proud to celebrate this day of achievement with you and to call you one of Winthrop’s own. All who have had the good fortune to be a part of your experience here join me in wishing you the very best.

With warm regards,

George W. Hynd, Ed.D. Interim President

2 Table of Contents

Awards 4

Academic Regalia 6

University Marshals and Key to Symbols 7

History 8

Candidates for Degrees 10

Honor Societies 38

Graduating Members of Honor Societies 39

Alumni and Career Services 41

Winthrop University Boards and Committees 42

Alma Mater 43

3 Awards

President’s Award for Academic Excellence

This award is the highest academic award Winthrop University presents to a student. It is awarded to the student(s) with the highest grade point average in the graduating class.

Outstanding Junior Professor Dr. Crystal Glover is the 2020 Outstanding Junior Professor, an honor which recognizes excellence among faculty members at the rank of assistant professor. The former elementary teacher started work at Winthrop in 2014 and has proven to be a remarkable teacher, scholar and steward. Her students benefit from her positive and energetic engagement and her emphasis on higher order thinking. An assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy, Dr. Glover champions diversity and has piloted a new advising approach by holding weekly meetings with minority freshmen and sophomores in the early childhood education program. She has been involved with Head Start Centers in Charlotte, North Carolina, providing training to support efforts that help low- income and diverse populations. Dr. Glover also was instrumental in the college’s development of a master’s degree in teacher leadership program. She actively supported the university’s China internship program and accompanied two students to Shanghai, China, to help them get settled into their new setting. Crystal Glover Her scholarly contributions exceed what is typically achieved by a junior faculty member. She is the co-editor of a peer reviewed journal, called Perspective and Provocations, published by the National Council of Teachers of English. Elected as vice president of the Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international organization to empower female educators, Dr. Glover has worked to bring area high school seniors who may be interested in majoring in education to visit Winthrop. In 2017, Dr. Glover was awarded the Richard W. Riley College of Education's Stewardship and Service Award. She holds a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction – urban literacy from the University of North Carolina Charlotte. She also earned a master’s degree in reading education and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, both from Winthrop.

Distinguished Professor Dr. Brad Witzel is the 2020 Distinguished Professor, which is the highest honor the Winthrop community can bestow on a faculty member. An education professor and program director of special education, Dr. Witzel has excelled at teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. He is a highly productive scholar with a national reputation for designing programs to diagnose and address students’ behavior, mathematics and reading needs. State departments of education, federal agencies and individual school districts are among those who seek his expertise on mathematics. Dr. Witzel joined the Winthrop faculty in 2002 as an assistant professor. He was promoted to associate professor in 2008 and to full professor in 2014 in the Department of Counseling, Leadership and Educational Studies. An energetic teacher and mentor to other faculty members, Dr. Witzel has taught 31 different courses and designed multiple online courses for the Wiley online program sequence for those seeking a master’s degree in special education. He was instrumental in helping transform the university’s Brad Witzel graduate program to help school and district-based interventionists better assist those with special needs. Dr. Witzel is a prolific scholar, having written nine books with another in progress. One of his books has been translated in Arabic and another in Turkish. In addition, he has authored many peer reviewed book chapters and articles and presented at more than 500 education workshops and professional conferences. In 2019, Dr. Witzel won the Richard W. Riley College of Education’s Outstanding Professor for Scholarship Award. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Ed. in special education from the University of Florida and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and special education from James Madison University.

4 Awards LaRoche Graduate Faculty Award

Adriana Cordis, an associate professor of accounting in the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics, is the 2020 Jane LaRoche Graduate Faculty Award recipient.

Dr. Cordis has built an impressive list of accomplishments during her tenure at Winthrop and is widely recognized as an emerging leader in the College of Business Administration. Administrators say she stands out for her work in student intellectual development, scholarly activity and professional stewardship.

She joined the Winthrop faculty in 2013 as an assistant professor and was promoted in 2018 to an associate professor. She also has taught at the University of South Carolina Upstate and Clemson University, and she was a transfer pricing consultant for Ernst & Young.

At Winthrop, Dr. Cordis teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in cost and Adriana Cordis managerial accounting. Incredibly organized with formidable administrative skills and a keen eye for details, she works to develop the analytical thinking and problem-solving skills of her students.

Dr. Cordis is the department representative on important committee and policy-changing groups and constantly displays her commitment and passion to enhancing graduate education and governance at the university level. For instance, she has contributed to developing an innovative M.B.A. accounting and analytics program to meet emerging demands and worked to develop three graduate certificates in accounting analytics, advanced accounting and risk assurance.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Cordis publishes high quality articles that are frequently downloaded on the Social Science Research Network or are cited in outlets such as the Harvard Business Review and the Wall Street Journal. She won the College of Business Administration’s Springs Industries Research Excellence Award in 2014 and 2017. She also received the Peter Brownell Manuscript Award for best paper in the Accounting and Finance Journal in 2017.

Dr. Cordis holds a Ph.D. in economics from Clemson University, a master’s degree in public services management and a bachelor’s degree in public administration, both from Babes-Bolyai University in Romania.

5 Academic Regalia

The academic regalia worn in college and university ceremonies today have their origins in the Middle Ages. Monks and students wore them to keep warm in the medieval castles and halls in which they studied. From these practical beginnings, the traditional caps, gowns, and hoods have come to symbolize scholarly achievement. Winthrop is authorized to grant the first two of the following three generally recognized degrees—the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral. The bachelor’s degree, the baccalaureate, takes its name directly from the medieval practice of “bachelors” wearing a garland of bayberries. Their gowns have a long pleated front, which may be worn either open or closed. The master’s degree was equivalent to a license to teach and sometimes was followed by the phrase “Licentia Docendi.” The gowns for master’s degree candidates are similar to those of the bachelor’s, but a hood is added, bearing the colors of the institution conferring the degree. The doctor’s degree was originally a title of respect and recognition of great learning. Today, the doctorate indicates advanced study and independent research in a specialized field of learning. The gowns feature a broad, velvet panel down the front and three velvet bars on the full, round sleeves. Members of the governing body of a college or university are entitled to wear doctoral gowns under the rules of protocol. Winthrop’s Board of Trustees and chief marshal wear robes designed specifically for the university. Mortarboards or caps worn with baccalaureate and master’s gowns generally have black tassels. The tassel of the doctoral cap is usually made of gold bullion. The caps and gowns worn today by Winthrop students are environmentally friendly. The fabric is made from renewable, managed forests and the zippers from 100% recycled polymer. Hoods Hood colors were assigned to academic disciplines and standarized for the first time in the United States in the late 19th century. The colors chosen had traditional meanings and were determined by discipline. Green was selected for medicine because it is the color of healing herbs. Red was the traditional color of the church and was assigned to theology. Golden yellow signifies the wealth of knowledge which research has produced and therefore was given to science. Revisions were made to the code several times in the 20th century by the American Council on Education. All hoods specify the type of discipline studied and the awarding institution. The following list explains hoods worn by graduate degree candidates at Winthrop University. College of Visual and Performing Arts College of Business Administration Master of Arts (M.A.) - White Master of Science (M.S.) - Drab Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) - Brown Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Drab Master of Music (M.M.) - Pink

Master of Music Education (M.M.E.) - Pink Richard W. Riley College of Education Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) - Light Blue College of Arts and Sciences Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Light Blue Master of Arts (M.A.) - White Master of Science (M.S.) - Light Blue Master of Liberal Arts (M.L.A.) - White Master of Science (M.S.) - Gold Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) - Citron Specialist in School Psychology (S.S.P.) - Gold

6 University Marshals and Key to Symbols University Marshals University Marshals are faculty nominated by the college deans and appointed by the provost to assist at all academic ceremonies. Student Marshals are invited to serve based on their outstanding academic perfor- mance. University Marshals Dr. Shelley Hamill (Chief), Dr. Tom Polaski (Assistant Chief), Dr. Cliff Calloway, Mr. Shaun Cassidy, Dr. Kelly Costner, Dr. Chlotia Garrison, Dr. Hemant Patwardhan, Dr. Linda Pickett, Ms. Anna Sartin, Dr. Ginger Williams, Dr. Brad Witzel Student Marshals Kalin Bennet (Chief), Kayla Bumgarner (Assistant Chief), Kelsey Allen, Angela Ashe, Riley Barton, Andrew Michael Blondo, Cassidy Butler, Kathryne Courtney, Mika Doyle, Lauren Fitzkee, Todd Gillespie Jr, Emily Green, Madeline Linker, McCayla Partain, Alexandra Pennington, Gordon Perkins, Olivia Phillips, Laj'Ai Reed, Yashuri Del Rosario Rodriguez, Ashley Underwood, Elizabeth C. Warnken, Katelyn Watford, Kristen Watson, Tabitha Way, AnnaMaria Wilde, Haley Whitman

Latin Honors * In today’s program, this symbol designates graduates who have achieved one of the following levels of academic performance. These students can be identified by their gold cord. The Latin phrases, once used at medieval universities, are still used to honor graduates today: Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude “with greatest praise,” is awarded for cumulative “with praise,” is awarded for cumulative averages from averages from 3.9 to 4.0. 3.5 to 3.74. Magna Cum Laude Honors Recognition “with great praise,” is awarded for cumulative averages is awarded for a final average of 3.75 and a minimum from 3.75 to 3.89. of 48 quality hours at Winthrop University.

Honors Program Honors Program Degree is awarded for the completion of a service learning project and 23 hours of honors courses including an honors thesis and honors symposia with a cumulative average of at least a 3.30. These students can be identified by their garnet cord. Honors Program Degree with International Experience is awarded for the completion of a service learning project, 23 hours of honors courses including an honors thesis and honors symposia with a cumulative average of at least a 3.30 and an extended experience outside the United States in a learning environment. These students can be identified by their garnet cord. Other cords and pins worn by graduates indicate their membership in academic honor societies and other organizations. + This symbol in today’s program designates graduates of the Honors Program.

7 Winthrop University

History Winthrop University has been an educational leader in South Carolina for more than 125 years. In 1886, David Bancroft Johnson, a dedicated and gifted superintendent of schools, successfully petitioned Boston philanthropist Robert C. Winthrop and the Peabody Fund for seed money to form a school whose mission would be the education of women as teachers. As the “Winthrop Training School,” Johnson’s fledgling institution opened its doors to 21 students in Columbia, S.C., using a borrowed, one- room building. Because of its important role, Winthrop soon received state assistance and moved to its permanent Rock Hill home in 1895. Over time, Winthrop became one of the premier women’s colleges in the region and expanded its mission to become a comprehensive institution offering degrees in a growing variety of disciplines. Responding to students’ increasing pursuit of higher education, the college reached other important milestones by integrating in 1964 and becoming coeducational in 1974. Winthrop assumed university designation in 1992 and has achieved national recognition in pursuit of its goal to be one of the finest comprehensive universities in the country.

Motto Veritas Winthrop’s motto, “Veritas cum Libertate,” or “Truth with Liberty,” was chosen by a faculty committee at the request of Winthrop President David cum Bancroft Johnson in 1899. Libertate

Seal and Chain of Office The committee formed by President Johnson to suggest a school motto also designed the university seal. The illustration includes the motto as well as portions of the State of South Carolina seal. One image is dominated by a tall Palmetto tree, which represents the battle fought on June 28, 1776, between defenders of the unfinished fort on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, and the British Fleet. Banded together on the Palmetto with the motto “Quis separabit?” (“Who Will Separate [Us]?”), are 12 spears that represent the first 12 states of the Union. The other image of the seal depicts a woman walking along a shore littered with weapons. The woman, symbolizing Hope, grasps a branch of laurel as the sun rises behind her. Below her image is the word “SPES,” or “Hope.” On May 14, 1900, the faculty voted unanimously to accept the design still in use as the Winthrop seal. The Chain of Office is symbolic of the authority vested in the office of president by the governing body of the university. Only the university president may wear it, and while wearing it, speaks for the whole body of the institution. Winthrop’s Chain of Office is made of bronze and features the university seal.

8 Coat of Arms The Winthrop University Coat of Arms, adopted in 1980, incorporates a shield and helm, and the University motto, “Veritas cum Libertate,” which originally appeared on Winthrop’s seal. A diagonal blue line through the shield represents the blue uniforms that were worn at Winthrop until the 1950s. The garnet and gold represent traditional school colors.

The Mace The first maces were weapon-like staffs used in ancient Rome to honor heroes and nobility. Maces were later used in the courts of England as symbols of authority. Today, maces are associated with the American judicial and legislative systems, as well as with colleges and universities. The Winthrop mace was designed, produced and engraved by Alfred Ward, art and design professor emeritus. It is made of silver with detailing of 22K gold overlay. The stem is crafted from an African hardwood.

Gonfalon The gonfalon, a flag that hangs from a crosspiece or frame, originated in the medieval republics of Italy as an ensign of state or office. Gonfalons have been adopted in many universities around the world as college or institutional insignias. The four gonfalons displayed represent the four academic colleges of Winthrop University: the College of Business Administration, the Richard W. Riley College of Education, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences. The garnet, navy and gold are the university’s colors. Purple, green and blue complement the school’s colors.

Ring The official Winthrop University ring symbolizes pride and commitment and is a lasting memento of the wearer’s Winthrop experience. The ring’s design includes the crest portion of the university’s seal and is framed at the top by the institution’s name and its founding year at the bottom. Inside the ring, Winthrop’s motto, “Veritas cum Libertate,” is inscribed. It is customary for the ring to be turned with the crest facing outward at the conclusion of the Commencement ceremony.

9 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees College of Visual and Performing Arts Jeff Bellantoni, Dean

The College of Visual and Performing Arts provides high quality arts instruction in a rich artistic environment that inspires students to achieve their academic and artistic goals. The college also provides the broader Winthrop community with a vast array of outstanding performances and art exhibitions annually. The college was created in 1988 and awards the following undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Arts in art, art education, art history, dance, dance education, music, theatre (performance, design/technology, musical theatre), and theatre education; Bachelor of Fine Arts in art (ceramics, general studio, jewelry/ metals, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture), visual communication design (graphic design and illustration), and interior design; Bachelor of Music (performance, composition), and Bachelor of Music Education (instrumental and choral). A Master of Arts in art education and arts administration; Master of Fine Arts in art and design; Master of Music (conducting and performance); and Master of Music Education degrees are offered at the graduate level.

Bachelor of Fine Arts *Rachel Blumer Diazena Ann Costen Mclean Rock Hill Charleston *Mallory Faith Alexander Spartanburg *Margaret Marie Feltman-Ruiz Halie Nichole Neyhard Fort Mill Rock Hill Courtney Nicole Ares Rock Hill Emma Claire FitzGerald *Erin Catherine Powell Rock Hill Tega Cay *Sadhbh Anne Barry Columbia *Rachel Marie Goldie MaKayla Amani Ray Lexington Columbia Amari Mikiaya Alisha Brazel Mauldin *Nancy Claire Guza *Kaitlyn Grace Rogers Greenville Mount Pleasant Caroline Savoy Burdett Irmo Jennifer Kirk Hamilton *Samantha Michaela Ross Rock Hill Cheraw *Amanda Faye Campbell Mauldin David Allen Harris Elizabeth Ryan Shepard Lake Wylie Chapin Reid Alexander Carbaugh Rock Hill Jogvan Andreas A Lad Jacobsen Alexis Anne Simmons Albertslund, Denmark Aiken *+Margaret Louise Claytor Columbia *Rebecca Danielle Kane *Amber Sharece Wade Myrtle Beach Lancaster Jessica DeGray Fort Mill *+Katherine Nicole Karban Nathan Christopher Zawadzki Moore Fort Mill *Elizabeth Paige DeLong Summerville *Maggie Lea Maidl Lothian, Maryland 10 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees College of Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor of Music *Mark Ralph Ewell Caitlin Rebecca Brown Rockland, Massachusetts Summerville Danielle Renee Holmes Rock Hill *Marissa Leann Gunter *Robert Cameron Carter Gaston Indian Land Cheyenne Sierra Johnson Hartsville Joseph Benjamin Kindig Jessy William Collins Summerville Bethune *Sydney Alexandra Merck Rock Hill Matthew Hagan Ledda *Ashlyn Combs Laurens Lexington *Kayla Josephine Pemberton Gray Court *Emma Katheryn Morris Neifert Enrique Cornejo-Ordoñez Olivia Katherine Schumpert Summerville Rock Hill Gilbert Jordan Lynn Mungo Logan Victoria Cosper Katherine Brooke Shindledecker Heath Springs Rock Hill Rock Hill Timothy Alexander Roddy *Kaitlyn Dakota Dillard Nicholas Charles Willey Easley Lexington Rock Hill *William Dumont Shaw Paulina Marriette Dixon Rock Hill Beaufort Bachelor of Music Education Deanna Michelle Furniss Bachelor of Arts Lugoff *Madeline Campbell Bailes Clover Emily Megan Anderson *Ava Elizabeth Furr Columbia Cornelius, North Carolina Christa Renee Boney Rock Hill Emily Anne Angelou, II Rico Gerald Geddis Lake Wylie Rock Hill Griffin Joseph Busbee Gaston Jordan McKenzie Black Le'ianna Nicole Gladden Rock Hill Taylors *Briana Joy Callahan Greenville Jasmine Marie Blackman *Margaret Anne Goldin Fort Mill Mooresville, North Carolina Kaitlyn Rae Curlee Lexington Lauren Ashlee Blakely *Heather Christa Green Lexington Lyman *Julia Eliza Dales Pelion *Emmalee Sarah Bradley Kaylee Joy Heaton Rock Hill Simpsonville Branden Kaelan Ebron Spartanburg *Jacqueline Nichole Broome Caleb Brian Hinkley Rock Hill Rock Hill

11 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees College of Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor of Arts Mackenzy Lee Nicholson *Taylor Beth Walker (continued) Tega Cay Summerville

*Jodie Dazchanel Johnson *Kennedy Alyn Passman *David William Ward Goose Creek Rock Hill Fort Mill

Jace Butler Kleffner Jelani Tanichay Rivers Alexandria Nicole Wheat Atlanta, Georgia Goose Creek Taylors

*Emily Lynne Krull Christal Taylor Falyn Ross Joy Elaine Lathan White Fort Mill Fort Mill Irmo

Joshua Adam Leyda Bretta Louise Rowan *+Martha Grace Whiteman North Augusta Fort Mill Anderson

Samuel Caughman Lynch Stephanie Aaliyah Seabrooks Andrew Dylan Wilkerson Chapin Columbia Cheraw

*Erika Eleanor Maliszewski Marcus Avry Sease Michael Tyron Williams Florence Bamberg Lake Wylie

Selena Jailene Martin Madeline Ann Seconi Ashley Lynn Wise Columbia Aiken Tega Cay

*Jasmine DeVaughn McIlwain *+Courtney AshLee-Renee Rock Hill Singleton Summerville *Michaela Delaney McLaughlin Camden *Emma Jean Racine Townsend Rock Hill Caleb Scott Moody Rock Hill Rushelle Briana Walker Hopkins

12 Graduate Candidates for Degrees College of Visual and Performing Arts Master of Arts Master of Music

Whitney Nicole Hough Tyler Young Lewis B.S. Winthrop University B.A. Winthrop University

Elsie Chipo Mufuka B.A. Coker College

Glenda Pittman and Charles Jerry Owens Hall

13 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees College of Arts and Sciences Takita Sumter, Dean

The College of Arts and Sciences provides educational opportunities for students to gain knowledge, insights, and skills in order to grow more sensitive to the significance of the human heritage, to participate and contribute knowledgeably and effectively as citizens, and to lead rewarding, productive, and enriched lives in the contemporary world. Providing the liberal arts foundation for all Winthrop University students, the College of Arts and Sciences offers a broad spectrum of general education courses so students may be afforded the central core of knowledge enjoyed by well-educated citizens. The college was created in 1967 and awards the following undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Arts in English, environmental studies, history, individualized studies, mass communication, mathematics, modern languages, philosophy and religion, political science, psychology, and sociology; Bachelor of Science in biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, human nutrition, integrated marketing communication and mathematics; and Bachelor of Social Work degree. The College of Arts and Sciences also awards the following graduate degrees: Master of Liberal Arts; Master of Arts in English and history; Master of Social Work; Master of Science in biology, human nutrition, and school psychology; and Specialist degree in school psychology.

Bachelor of Social Work Asia Shavon Gantt William Scott Robinson Leesville Lancaster

Jordan Rae Branham Keyana Chanel Gause *Mariah Grey Saj Lugoff Gresham Fort Mill

Austin Ty Christian Olivia Alfy Gerges Jordan Elisabeth Salters Greenwood York Spartanburg

Courtney Elizabeth Cook *Melanie Haynes *Alexis Ann Sharpe Chapin Circle Pines, Minnesota Lexington

Amiyah Crawford Hailey Elizabeth Johnson *Damieyah Juntegra Shaw Rock Hill Hollywood Santee

*Sierra Ti'Ara Davis Herbert Lee Jones III Ariel Brianna Smith Rock Hill Chesapeake, Virginia Ladson

*Jennifer Decker *Elise Louise Maglione Robyn Christina Thomas Sandwich, Illinois Lexington Gaston

Lauryn Sherrell Eaddy Sierra Nicole Massey Stacie Marie Towe Lake City Rock Hill Clover

Joseph Matthew Funderburk Delanie Marie Olson *Kathleen Elizabeth Tyler Rock Hill Rock Hill Mt Pleasant

LeNiyae Alexis Gaither *Erin Heather Paradiso Chester Bel Air, Maryland

14 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science Rachel M. Buckner *Luke R. Dawson Beaufort Rock Hill

Kalvin Mikhail Anfinson Mykah Buff Khaura LaTrese Day Hartsville Chester Dalzell

*Bridget Genevieve Avent Miles Christian Burgess Lacey Glynn Deason Graniteville Jersey City, New Jersey Rock Hill

*Nicklaus James Barrett Ellie Burns *Jordan Camille DeLoach Greer Edinburgh, Scotland Varnville United Kingdom *Kylie Anna Kimber Barrows Kayla Kierra Dixon Johnston, Rhode Island Chandler Elizabeth Burt Conway Charleston Imani Deniussiua Belton *Sara Paige Dixson Greenville Anna Kathryn Burton Summerville Rock Hill *+Jessika Stacy Bonner Michelle Deant'e Dunbar Heath Springs Kayla Denise Bush Springfield Edgefield Audrianna Darnell Bostick Bao Quoc Duong Camden Karina Victoria Caceres Fort Mill Fort Mill *Breanna Michelle Boyd *+Tiffany Summer Dwyer Hartsville *+Christopher Alan Chamberlin Dillon Rock Hill Austin Wayne Brewington Tyrice M. Ferguson Rock Hill Fatoumata Nancy Cisse Summerville Fort Mill Tamara A. Bright Emily Ann Fields Greeleyville Tierra Destiny Collins Clover Rock Hill *John Stephen Brotemarkle Kimberly Leeann Fields Lancaster Greta Perry Conboy Clover Alpharetta, Georgia Alijah Brakell Brown Sabrina Rose Forney Greer Kelly Ann Cousins Rock Hill Summerville Alyia Aryanna Brown Lynard Vincent Gardner Bluffton Emily Ilene Crago Hanahan York Deanndra Alicia Samantha *+Emily Grace Garrett Marcella Brown Samantha Raeleigh Czapp Rock Hill Columbia Conway *Ashley Marie Gilbertson Desiree Monay Brown Erin Elizabeth Daniels Indian Land Moncks Corner Lake Wylie

15 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science David Nathanial Knight Elizabeth Rachel Morales (continued) Clover Greer

Michael Phillips Gladden Shane Ira Canlas Lacanin *Laura Elizabeth Munson Rock Hill Rocky Mount, North Carolina Easley

Taja DeNae Grayson *William Haley Lawhon *+Darien Kendrick Nguyen Columbia Fort Mill Clover

*+Olivia Danielle Greathouse Reyna Marie Lawyer Tori Chante' Nicholson Aiken Bluffton Johnston

*+Caroline Grace Hammond *+Nicholle Elizabeth Lewis *Cayla Michele Odom North Augusta Goose Creek Aiken

*Clare Elizabeth Henderson *Ali Danielle Maclay Morgan Rene Praylow Greer Aiken Columbia

*Connor Bryce Hogan Wilson Gregg Maddox Samantha Victoria-McKenzie Blythewood Columbia Prescott Edgefield *Melody Courtney-Lynn Iacino Megan Jean Mahoney Rock Hill York *Leah Grace Price Chapin Niya Alexis James James Alexander Massie Irmo Rock Hill *+Juliana Carl Quay Lancaster Maranda Hope Jebens Plumb Amy Kaye Matsumoto Greer Greer Alexia Ja'mela Reid Florence Jeremiah D. Jones Boggs Samantha Latisha Janise Anderson McClendon Zachary James Revert Rock Hill Trenton *Savannah Dayne Jordan Sumter Blake Alan McCloskey *Taylor Riddle Clover Blacksburg *Noelie Abigaile Kanor Charlotte, North Carolina Marlin Sterling McKnight *Taylor Sue Ries Kingstree York Emily Anne Katsos Lexington Madeline Jennifer-Kay Milne Kiana Alyssa Riley York Gaston Zxha 'Kaeza Monai King Lexington *Hannah Marie Mitchum Rebecca Jane Roberts Saint Stephen Summerville Kelly Maria Klimas Murrells Inlet Savannah Kayne Moore Lexington

16 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science Beneshia Tierra Wadlington *Mattin Avalon (continued) Kingstree Fort Mill *+Breanna J. Nicole Walden Tyler Chapman Baker Mathilde Rose-Marie Rovira Greer Gaston Nimes, France Sean Cade Wechsler Shannon Dainiele Barber Katrina Marie Schneider Greenville Rock Hill Indian Land Hope Desiree Williams Lillian Abigail Barfield Anndria Nicole Shaner Rock Hill Honea Path Rock Hill Madison Anne Workman Paul John Bartolotta Dakota Paige Shope Duncan York Pelion Daijah Anetra Wright Nia Mali Bartyzel Hallie Virginia Smith Hilton Head Island Albany, New York St Matthews Genevieve Inge Young Miah De'Asia Bell Syjaddia Ashley Snider Tega Cay Boiling Springs Santee Zaria Arnelle Bellamy *Sydney Jimenez Soldner Bachelor of Arts North Charleston Conway

*Caroline Michelle Taylor Chamel Ra' Anaa Adams Torrey Elijah Benjamin Summerville North Charleston Eutawville

*Allison Lynn Thomas Jasmine Ariel Adgerson Dabreon Benson Canonsburg, Pennsylvania Santee Blythewood

Gerard Marcel Thomas, II Ashlyn Allen *Claire Georgia Berchtold Irmo Fort Lawn Aiken

Precious Tanisha Thompson *Cheyenne Alexis Altman *+Monejah A'lexus Black Dalzell Lugoff Charleston

Sara Jeanine Tinsley *Haleigh Alyn Altman *Alicia Pascale Bouchard Ware Shoals Lake City Charleston

Mason Foster Tomberlin Ebony Wykia Anderson Nicholas Paul Branyon Cheraw Columbia Rock Hill

Helene Alexander Tucker Kalvin Mikhail Anfinson James Ryan Brazell Myrtle Beach Hartsville Elgin

Jonteja Evonah Venning *+Joshua Joseph Ateca Shelbie Alicia Broach Mount Pleasant Rock Hill Summerville

17 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts A'Mya Lanaye' Chavis *Makayla Marie Doyle (continued) Charleston Dubuque, Iowa *Samuel deRieux Clarkson Isaiah Joseph Drayton Gary William Broadwater Saint Matthews Columbia Rock Hill *Caleb Michael Clayton *Shelby Ann Eaton Miranda Grace Brookover-Adams Hickory Grove Fort Mill Rock Hill *+Kaitlyn Anneliese Clingenpeel Michael Andrew Elder Joshua Colin Brooks Indian Land Rock Hill Lexington Kyle Steven Conrad Holly Cameron Ellis Chantay Shyvonne Brown Fort Mill Leesville Columbia Andrew Cooley +Hannah Elser Joseph Hamilton Brown Fort Mill North Augusta Chapin Scarlett Caroline Cranford *+Katherine Berry Engalichev Kiara Simone Brown Florence Madbury, New Hampshire Columbia Nathaniel Zane Crunkilton *Madison McKenzie Ervin Nia Symone Brown Lyman Elgin Summerville Cameron Marie Davis *+Victoria Jean Everest Raili Alaina Burton Simpsonville Summerville Beaufort Kathryn Diane Davis Mara Brianna Ford Reagan Hannah Cady Gastonia, North Carolina Andrews Ladson Rebekah Lee Davis *Lauren Elizabeth Forsythe Kelsey Lindsay Caldwell Rock Hill Rock Hill Newberry *+Madison Elizabeth DeMott *+Tea Ariel Franco *Danielle Christine Campos Summerville Summerville York Brittany Paige Denney *Brooke Jenise Frierson Madison Taylor Carr West Union Florence Lyman Kori Nadira Diamond Alexis Danielle Frost Tyra Monique Carraway Blythewood Moncks Corner Columbia Julia Grace Dobbins Kady Louise Fudge Ann Nicole Carroll Greenville Edgemoor Blythewood Emma Anne Donnelly Emiliano Tonatiuh Gamboa *Christopher Shane Cauthen Rock Hill Pageland Kershaw

18 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts *Annie Louise Hamiter *Megan Lindsay Jensen Minnetonka, Minnesota Wellford (continued) *Aubrey Dawn Hamrick Brandon Russell Johnson Shaniah Anajah Garrick Rock Hill Rock Hill Eastover *Amanda Renee Hargrove Daniel Edward Johnson *Olivia Alfy Gerges Rock Hill Seattle, Washington York Jasmin Alyse Harrell Elizabeth Ellen Johnson Courtney Lynn Giles Florence Moncks Corner Columbia *+Emma Christine Harris Kimberly Marrissa Johnson Oriana Imani Gilmore Saint Stephen Columbia Rock Hill *Kennedi Brianna-Rose Harris Miles Heyward Johnson *Joshua Thomas Godfrey Spartanburg Greer Edgefield Benjamin Blair Hartmeier Antill Taylor Marie Jordan Kimberly Cheyenne Goldman Tega Cay Camden Jonesville Aaron Scott Hassler Haley Rae Kane *+Sarah Elizabeth Golzari Tega Cay Summerville Summerville *Jamie Morgan Hayes *Stacey Ann Keller Selena Yasmine Gonterman York Indian Land Hollywood *Lauren Ashley Hill *Anna Kathryn Kelly Shannan Keianna Goodwin Gilbert Carlisle Gaffney *Ashley Elizabeth Holbert Christopher Dylan Keopraseuth *Karina Elisabeth Grant Fort Mill Clover Bristow, Virginia *Mariah Catherine Houser Joy Anani King Gregory Michael Gravesandy Rock Hill Columbia Columbia Quenten Lamar Howard Lyric Elizabeth Knuckles *+Olivia Danielle Greathouse Columbia Gaffney Aiken Sharmaine A' Shante Huggins Itzel Celeste Lara +Keia Nicole Griffin Columbia Fort Mill Rock Hill *Jammie Huynh Tayler Susan Leone Ryan Arthur Haarer Cayce Fort Mill Lyman Dominick Nathan Jenkins K'Leasha Shardae Liles Austin J. Hamilton Rock Hill Anderson Rock Hill

19 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts *+Sauliha Begum Mitchell *Shelby Lee Peek (continued) York Greer Taylor MacKenzie Mitchell William Timothy Peeler, Jr. Sierra Jade Linton Fayetteville, Ga. Rock Hill Blackstock Jamesia Nicole Morris Kayla Dyan Pelle Jai'Lyn Rouxselle Lowe Greer York Rock Hill *+Aisha Balqis Muhammad Tyler Landon Pitts Richard Lyda York Rock Hill Rock Hill *+Sara Rose Mulligan Damoni Janee' Price Jonah Allen Macsay New Milford, New Jersey Loris Rock Hill Nathan Douglas Mylander Kathryn Anne Priddy Eleanor Dawes Marindin Greer Simpsonville White Hall, Maryland *Irene Nicole Natsis Ashley Victoria Puccio Zaria Aaquila McBride Fort Mill Rock Hill Whitehall, Ohio Ty'Asia Ratavia Nelson-Pringle Angelica Marie Redfearn Niyesha Ayari McDaniel Pinewood Summerville Rock Hill *Victoria Claire Newman Miesha LaVel Richardson *+Brianna Faith McGee Mount Pleasant Greer Rock Hill Kayla Elizabeth Newsome Neena Joy Riggs Alexis Taylor McInnis Hartsville Sumter Rock Hill Isaac Daniel Oplanic John Michael Robinson Kristen McMillan Summerville Sharon Dillon *Katherine Olivia Osborne Isabella Maria Rodriguez Naomi K. McQuiller Greer Greer Sumter Tiffany Tene Owens *Hannah Lindsey Rubin Norah Marie Mendoza Mullins Fort Mill Seneca Calee Gabrielle Parsons *+Faith Imani Rush *Vijay H. Mishra Chester Virginia Beach, Virginia North Myrtle Beach *Krystal Janine Pasciak LaTisha Shinel Samuel Thomas Raye Miskell Fort Mill Columbia York Kyra Juanita Pearson Isabelle Kay Scanlon *Kalah Danielle Mitchell Rock Hill Boiling Springs York

20 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts Jacob Daniel Stiling *Jacob William Weis (continued) Rock Hill Rock Hill *+Erin Kathleen Streetman Kahdaijah Deshay Williams Steven Aaron Scott Simpsonville Summerville Kershaw *+Sydney Analise Strother Michael Tyron Williams Reilly Marie Shillinglaw Graniteville Lake Wylie Rock Hill Anna Leigh Taylor *Katherine Margaret Wilson Thomas Ross Simmons West Columbia Blythewood Charleston Laura Morgan Taylor Alexandria Danielle Womack Abby McKayla Simon Columbia Easley Rock Hill Alisha Wymeka Thomas *+Veronica Kaulani Worthington Christopher Mark Simpson Leesville Gaffney Clover *+Kenashia Shantrel Thompson *Kalea Aman Young-Gibson *Casey Rose Smith Rock Hill Rock Hill Lexington William Garrison Tomlin, Jr. +Ryan McKay Zavitkovsky Jason Daniel Smith Rock Hill Tega Cay Columbia *+David Cole Truesdale Adam Christopher Zeitz Ashley Dianne Smith-Gilbert Kershaw Woodruff Mauldin Alexis Brooke Turrill Alison Jean Solari Rock Hill Fort Mill *Derek Austin Velez Chanel Marie Solomon Fort Mill Clarksburg, Maryland *Alexandria Louise von Eberstein Jonathan Lane Sowell Orange City, Florida Rock Hill Andrea Denise Ward Charles Antonia Sowells, Jr. Columbia Dillon Sara Halle Warner Jack Joseph Stanton Hilton Head Island Scranton, Pennsylvania Madyson Ann Watson Thomas Joseph Steinke Plain City, Ohio Mount Pleasant *Dustin James Watts Allison Danielle Stewart York Spartanburg

21 Graduate Candidates for Degrees College of Arts and Sciences Master of Social Work Dara Felice Finch Diamond Christal Lewis B.S. Francis Marion University B.S.W. Johnson C. Smith University Shelby Lea Anderson B.S.W. Winthrop University Janaesia Floyd Danielle Sanders B.S.W. The University of North B.S.W. Winthrop University Jeffrey Axtmann Carolina at Charlotte Kristie Lovelace B.A. Mount Saint Mary College B.S. Western Carolina University Haley Alexandra Fry Cassidy Rose Bauver B.S.W. Winthrop University Chelsea Elise Lynch B.S.W. Winthrop University B.S.W. The University of North Micaela Danielle Gaster Carolina at Pembroke Bahtyah B. Benyahmeen B.A. Anderson University B.A. Univ South Florida Anna Grace McLaughlin Jennifer Lane Gillespie B.S.W. Winthrop University Gabriellia Shaliala Boatwright B.S.W. Limestone University B.S.W. Winthrop University Hannah Lucille Mullinax Sherniqwa Juqetta Gilliland B.A. University of South Carolina Kelsie Marie Bowser B.S. Lander University Upstate B.A. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Janelle Emani Gillis Rachel Elizabeth Napoli B.S. Winston-Salem State B.S.W. Winthrop University Iantheya Kali Brown University B.A. South Carolina State University Emily Elizabeth Nesbitt Brittney Chantell Harris B.S.W. Western Carolina University Tinaija Iman Brown B.A. University of South Carolina B.S.W. Winthrop University Upstate Molly Kathleen O’Day B.S.W. Winthrop University Rachel Elizabeth Byrd Jennifer Hope Harvey B.S.W. Winthrop University B.S.W. Limestone University Elizabeth Ponds B.A. Winthrop University Kellie Regina Campbell Morgan Paige Hudson B.S.W. Winthrop University B.A. University of South Carolina Hannah Marie Pringle B.S.W. Winthrop University Camari Alexandra Claiborne- Dustin M. Huffman Scott B.S.W. The University of North Makayla Jo Rudisill B.A. North Carolina Agricultural Carolina at Charlotte B.S. Wingate University and Technical State University Sarah O’rean Zadie Ivey Courtney Elizabeth Stinnett Jasmine Alexis Dingle B.S.W. Limestone University B.S.W. Winthrop University B.S.W. Winthrop University Sydney Louise Koch Jessica Leigh Penn Thompson Alexandra Margret Eshenbaugh B.S.W. Winthrop University B.S.W. East Carolina University B.A. Westminster Choir College Gabrielle Elizabeth Lee Kathryn Neal Timberlake Simone Kierra Faison B.S.W. Winthrop University B.A. Auburn University B.S.W. Winthrop University

22 Graduate Candidates for Degrees College of Arts and Sciences Master of Social Work Nickolas John Davros, II Joyden Iyana McKiver (continued) B.A. Hope College B.A. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Owen C. Dorsey Kenneth Lee Toothman, Jr. B.S. The University of North Kate Olivia Parker B.S. University of Pittsburgh- Carolina at Charlotte B.S. College of Charleston Greensburg B.S.W. Winthrop University Garrett James Driscoll Alexandra Dimitrios Politis B.A. Winthrop University B.S. Queens University of Charlotte Sheronna White B.S.W. The University of North Kendall Jade Eleazer Chelsea Whitney Powell Carolina at Charlotte B.S. University of South Carolina B.S. College of Charleston

Breland Michelle Wigfall Rachel Marie Grider Victoria Wray Rhinehart B.A. Winthrop University B.S. The University of North B.S. Appalachian State University Carolina at Charlotte Farrell Marcus Wright Sunny Leigh Ross B.S.W. Winthrop University Jillian Rose Harrell B.A. University of South Carolina B.S. The University of North Marzieh Joy Yousefian Carolina at Charlotte Cassandra Zahara Rutherford J.D. Case Western Reserve B.A. University of Illinois at University Sydney Brianna Hayes Springfield B.A. Oberlin College B.S. University of South Carolina Sonya Lynn Sawyer Harper Ann Henson B.S. Winthrop University Master of Liberal Arts B.S. Winthrop University Geena Elizabeth Shelley Leah Carroll McMillan Jesse Bruce Kooistra B.S. Presbyterian College B.A. Winthrop University B.S. Belmont Abbey College Kayla Elease Tucker Ana Marija Subotic Bethany Ann Krug B.A. University of Maryland, B.S. Winthrop University B.S. Shippensburg University of College Park Pennsylvania Maya Rae Vines Master of Science Rachel Danielle Labrador B.A. Hampton University B.S. University of South Carolina Candice Tamara Blomstedt Allyson English Walters B.S. University of South Carolina Erica Alesandra Langford B.S. Clemson University B.S. Pennsylvania State University Kristen Emily Carney Stephanie Amanda Wilson B.S. Winthrop University Jordan Laws B.S. Presbyterian College B.S. East Carolina University Katherine Ann Conroy Jordan Andrew Winter B.S. University of South Carolina Emily Roberts Long B.A. The University of North B.S. Auburn University Carolina at Chapel Hill Rebekah Noel Culp B.S. Winthrop University Katherine Cecile Longaker B.S. Clemson University

23 Graduate Candidates for Degrees College of Arts and Sciences Master of Arts Clay Spencer Bryant Jessica Robin Terpening B.A. Lander University B.A. University of South Carolina Kelsi Victoria Brown B.A. Winthrop University Mary Elizabeth Buckner Ashley Noelle Watson B.A. University of South Carolina B.S. College of Charleston Marlana Ann Mayton B.A. Winthrop University Shannon Condello Courtney Noel Watson B.S. East Stroudsburg University B.S. Charleston Southern University Hayley Louise Neiling B.A. Winthrop University Ashley Lynn Jamerson Krista L. Yockel B.S. University of Illinois at B.A. Clemson University Andrew S. Russell Urbana-Champaign B.A. Winthrop University Casey Philyaw Jones Michael Roger Simpson B.S. Clemson University B.A. Winthrop University Julia Elizabeth Roman Specialist in School B.S. Clemson University Psychology Mary Maxwell Smith B.S. Presbyterian College Kimberly Leighan Creed Breland B.S. Clemson University

The fountain in front of Tillman Hall has served as a popular Winthrop symbol since it was constructed in 1912.

24 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees College of Business Administration P. N. Saksena, Dean

The College of Business Administration’s mission is to prepare students in a learning-oriented environment, through effective teaching, scholarship and service, with the professional and leadership skills necessary for positions in the global marketplace, while fostering life-long learning and service to the external community. The college was created in 1968 and awards the following undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Science in business administration with concentrations in accounting, computer information systems, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, financial planning, general business, health care management, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, and sustainable business; Bachelor of Science in computer science; Bachelor of Arts in economics and Bachelor of Science in digital information design. The College of Business Administration offers two Master of Business Administration degrees. The first is a general program with a concentration in international business, finance, human resource management, marketing, or strategic leadership. The second is a M.B.A. Accounting degree.

Bachelor of Science Tyler Keith Bishop Alejandro Chacin Woodruff Tega Cay

Faisal Sultan Alhazmi Brett Isaac Blackwood *Cashton Tanner Christensen Makkah, Saudi Arabia Rock Hill Rock Hill

Khalid Mohammed Alotaibi *Adam Brendan Bolger *Clara Perry Conboy Charlotte, North Carolina Simpsonville Alpharetta, Georgia

Wesley Chase Altman David Eugene Boone, Jr Alexis Brooke Crenshaw Rock Hill Columbia Williamston

Tatiana Estelle Argabright *Gabriel Boscardin Dias Timothy John Cunningham Rock Hill Rock Hill Columbia

*Robert Thomas Ashley *Caroline Rose Boudreau Jaymel Richard Daniels Sharon Amherst, New Hampshire Rock Hill

*Madelyn Noel Ashwell *Kenneth Justin Boylston Tyler Christopher DeFalco Ashburn, Virginia Rock Hill York

Dymear Amin Atkinson *Alexis Marie Brindley Richard Austin Denton Camden Marietta, Georgia Lancaster

Nicholas Paul Baker Leola Jo-Neshia Butler Gabriel Boscardin Dias Rock Hill Batesburg Rock Hill

Kevin Trent Bartell Marissa Claire Cantrell Payton Darby Diggs Kershaw Riverdale, Georgia Hartsville

Deaijha Breon Bennett *Laura Paola Celis Chaves Albert Louis Dippel, III Anderson Fort Mill Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania

25 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees College of Business Administration Bachelor of Science Charles Thomas Greenlee, IV Shanna Tatiana Horton (continued) Seneca Rock Hill Logan Rae Gregory Preston Tyrek Jackson MaryAllan Dolyniuk Clover Florence Hilton Head Island Austin Blake Grier Aubrey Kyshawn Jenkins Payton Layne Elmore Fort Mill Bluffton Sumter Austin Lamour Griffin Luis Enrique Jimenez-Flores Johnathan Andrew Estes Fort Mill Greenville Rock Hill *+Justin Timothy Grigg Wykeria Tonjanek Jones *Leif Leon Estevez Fernandez Clover Bowman Frickingen, Germany Crystal Marie Haigler *+James William Kachamila Tyler Jeffrey Evans Orangeburg Maputo, Mozambique Blythewood *Hailey Nacole Hall Brandon Tyler Kalman Dominique Markee Exley Clover Harleyville Blythewood Franklin Luke Hamrick Kassidy Jean Kamera Olivia Marie Farrell Rock Hill Lancaster Chester Victoria Brooke Harper *Bernardo Nicolau Kayat Joshua Armani Ferguson Clover Boca Raton, Florida Miami, Florida *Rebecca Lynn Hart Taylor Lyn Kennington Timaya Charisse Forman Sharon Rock Hill Ridgeway Zackerman Ronell Heard Kevin Douglas Kofoid Chandler Gaunce Rock Hill North Charleston Winchester, Kentucky *+Cherilyn Joyce Heintz *Julia Elise Kwasny Ashley Elizabeth Gibson Chapin Fort Mill Starr *Margarette Kathryn Herrera *Hannah Pilar Lackey Cale Jackson Gibson Elgin San Antonio, Texas McDonough, Georgia *Zackary Allen Heustess Tucker Lewis Laney Julissa Gomez Lexington Smyrna Rock Hill Dwayne Corey Hodges Emily Elizabeth Lehman Lilia Maria Gomez-Castro Fort Mill Rock Hill Rock Hill Alexander McRae Hoffman Connor William Leyers *Tikeria Faith Green Clover Simpsonville Columbia

26 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees College of Business Administration Bachelor of Science *Christopher Michael Myers Ember Skye Roberts (continued) Fort Mill Hopkins

Marcus Burns Myers Harrison Fraser Roehl *Sarah Scott Linch Hopkins Rock Hill Mount Pleasant Yessica Alicia Naranjo Tyler Adam Rose Sydney Alexis Long Trenton Easley Richburg Tymirra Marsha' Owens Riyah Amani Sadler Ashley Monique Mangle Clinton Hopkins Greenville Jasmine Monae Palmer Kaitlyn Elizabeth Sain Jonathan Lee Martin Simpsonville Clover Fort Mill Christopher Marc Panas Isabelle Marie Schmidt Austin Saige Maxwell Rock Hill Saint Simons Island, Georgia Rock Hill Demetrius Joshi Patrick Charles Auer Seinsheimer Antrani Oteri Amore Mayfield Columbia Charleston Anderson *+Joshua Tyler Paytosh Elyse Marie Sellers *Shaquala Alexus McCarroll York York Greenville Kelsey Lauren Peay *Sabrina Katelyn Shroades Megan Elizabeth McCarter Barnwell Inwood, West Virginia Clover Justin Malique Sydnie Penn Jada Mone't Simmons *Olivia Logan McCree Indian Land Hollywood West Columbia George Lawrence Perez Kelly Janamialee Smeby Desiree' Zhane' McLain Columbia Columbia Dillon *Mary Grace Scout Pruitt Michael Robert Speiser Dylan Christopher Melson Rock Hill Pinehurst, North Carolina Pawleys Island *Autumn Alexis Rabon Heather Alyssa Starnes Alissa Ann Melsopp Lancaster Kannapolis, North Carolina Isle of Palms

*Jordi Mola Calsapeu Pearce Paul Randel Anthony Kyle Stonehouse Rock Hill Beaufort Rock Hill

*+Helena Marie Morrow Jake Tyler Riche' Stephen O'Brien Sutton Rock Hill Gaithersburg, Maryland Swansea

*Kim Marie Pier Rivard Joseph David Szeman Molly Elizabeth Moseley Moncks Corner Sumter Fort Mill

27 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees College of Business Administration Bachelor of Science Zaria Nequai Washington Bachelor of Arts (continued) Summerville Blake Christian Bargar Victoria Sharda Weathers Greenville Dakota Janei Taylor Irmo Catawba *Jeremiah Owen Hart *Ariel Shaune'se Webber Sharon Jariya Nicole Taylor Ridgeland South Hill, Virgnia *Angelica Urrego Charles Raheem Williams Greenville Courtney Maureen Toney Mint Hill, North Carolina York Jonai Destiny Williams Jonteja Evonah Venning Columbia Mount Pleasant Jessica Tate Williamson Karlo Vujicic McBee Charlotte, North Carolina *+Nolan James Worthy *Ethan John Walker Simpsonville Summerville

The Little Chapel served as Winthrop’s first classroom when David Bancroft Johnson founded the school in 1886.

28 Graduate Candidates for Degrees College of Business Administration Master of Business Phuc Chan Ly Master of Business Administration B.S. Central Washington University Administration-Accounting

Daniela Aguilar Nicholas Jordan Tannous Suzannah Way Cooper B.A. The Florida State University B.S. College of Charleston B.S. Winthrop University

Kathryn Lynn Condon Matthew James Vetter William Joeceph Turmon B.A. State University of New York B.A. Winthrop University B.S. Winthrop University College at Cortland B.S. Winthrop University

Jordyne Viktoria Dugger Alan Edward Way B.S. Maryville University St. Louis B.S. Winthrop University

Michael Thomas Guidry Mathilde Céline Marie Xavier B.S. Winthrop University B.S. Winthrop University

Sarah Gayle Kesler B.A. Winthrop University

Aerial campus view

29 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees Richard W. Riley College of Education Jennie F. Rakestraw, Dean

The Richard W. Riley College of Education is dedicated to the highest ideals of teaching, scholarship and service for the purpose of preparing professionals who are committed to the betterment of society through a lifelong quest for excellence in leadership, stewardship, collaboration and innovation. Through the Jim and Sue Rex Institute for Educational Renewal and Partnerships, the College of Education maintains a strong school Partnership Network to support P-12 school renewal and a clinical approach to educator preparation. Winthrop was founded in 1886 as a teacher preparatory school. The College of Education began in 1968 and was renamed the Richard W. Riley College of Education in 2000. The college offers the following undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Science in athletic training, early childhood education, elementary education, exercise science, family and consumer sciences, middle level education, physical education, special education, and sport management. A Master of Arts in Teaching; Master of Science in sport and fitness administration; Master of Education in counseling and development, learning technologies, educational leadership, middle level education, literacy, special education, and teacher leadership; and a specialist in education leadership are offered at the graduate level.

Bachelor of Science Ayanna Zyquria Bolton *Katherine Elaine Burroughs Hopkins Rock Hill *Courtney Marie Adams Lancaster Harper Bowman Bourque Jennie Caroline Burt Clover Williston Jamie Christina Austin Rock Hill Hayleigh Emily Lynn Bragg *Zakariya Lawrence Butt York Summerville Tatum McKensie Barnes Greenville Tristan Michael Broome *Braxton Walter Byrd Fort Mill Lugoff Amelia Jane Beilke Mount Pleasant *Emily Caroline Brown *+Heath Colton Byrd Clover Lugoff *Andrew Hunter Benefield Lexington *Jalise Vernae Brown Darryl Marquies Campbell Summerville Dillon Cydney Elizabeth Bennett Charleston Malik D'Angelo Brown *Ashlyn Brooke Catoe Saint Stephen Rock Hill *Emily Anne Bernard Fort Mill Taylor Leigh Brown Jordan Johnson Causey Simpsonville Fort Mill Blair Cameron Bijeau Rock Hill Shelby Elizabeth Bryant *+Jessica Elaine Coffin Clover Irmo *+Kaitlyn Lee Blankenship Fort Mill *Melody Rose Bryden Elizabeth Nicole Conley Cheshire, Connicticut Rock Hill

30 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees Richard W. Riley College of Education Bachelor of Science *Jordan Matthew Fields Mary Elizabeth Hatchett (continued) Myrtle Beach Summerville

*Ashlynn Taylor Freeman Caroline Paige Henderson *Elizabeth Compton Cote' Pageland Fountain Inn Columbia

Kayla Scherrele Angelique Derricia Trenice Hill Dominic Kaid Cothern Gardner Rock Hill Columbia North Charleston

*Breanna Dawn Hinson Tracie Lynn Coyne Jared Thomas Garrett Bethune York North Charleston

Paige Elizabeth Hoefer *Hannah Nicole Davis Alicia Nicole Glover Swansea Gilbert Orangeburg *Jordyn Michaela Holden *Karleen Elizabeth DelleFave Leonardo Gonzalez Florence Gaffney Rock Hill *Kelsey Elizabeth Hudson *Emily Nicole Denardo *+Sara Caroline Griffith Rock Hill Charleston Summerville Gabrielle Elizabeth Hull Courtney Shenese Dendy *Sydney Monique Gunter Fredericksburg, Virginia Laurens Raleigh, North Carolina Hannah Elizabeth Huskey *Ashley Michelle DuBose *Joshua Lee Hamilton Rock Hill Central Lancaster *Avery Grace Ingle *Heidi Olivia Edwards *Mary Hannah Hamilton York Rowesville Simpsonville *Ashley Danielle Johnson Tori Amber Egonut *Madison Grace Hanna Knightsville Charleston Blythewood Christina Tybrianna Zhane *Kimberly Asheley Elder Calli Marie Haralambis Johnson Amarillo, Texas Chapin Anderson

*Ashley Holsonback Etters *Tyler Cole Harmon *Tyler William Jordan Chester Rock Hill Chester

Rebecca Hope Evans Steffanie Nicole Harper Jillian Brianna Keitt Rock Hill Simpsonville Florence

*Hannah Elizabeth Evatt Thad Mitchell Harris Brandon Patrick Kerr Spartanburg Adairsville, Georgia Ravenel

*Jeremy Taylor Falwell *Grace Faith Louise Haselden *Catherine Grace Kirven Columbia, Maryland Charleston Taylors

31 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees Richard W. Riley College of Education Bachelor of Science Jamia Brianna McKinney Ashley Patrice Nneka Onyeocha (continued) Florence Orangeburg

Taylor Brooke McLaren Victor Wanyango Orego Tyler Christopher Koch Fort Mill Rock Hill Swan Point, Maryland

*Rachel Abigail McLaughlin *Lindsey Pace Ott Kimberly Brooke LaFrage Camden Branchville West Columbia

*Aliza Carol McMahon Ja'Quane Montrell Page *Kendall Brooke Lahr Irmo Rock Hill Rock Hill

Kereion La'marsha' Miller Dylan Leigh Patterson Zoe Kristen Lamb Inman Peachtree City, Gergia Taylors

Taylor Morgan Miller *Bayleigh Ashlynn Pender *Catherine Anne Langley Tega Cay Beaufort Lancaster *Ashley Samarah Milton *Elizabeth Autumn Perkins Ryan Clayton Lawhon North Augusta Travelers Rest Fort Mill Ny'Asia Lynette Milton Jessica Lee Perkins *Rebecca Ann Le Roy Georgetown Rock Hill Fort Mill *Crystal Enid Miranda *Morgan Anderson Petty *Keeley Elizabeth Leising West Union Union Kent, Ohio *Gabrielle Lidia Mirelez Clarke Thomas Pike *Amber Leann Leppard Charleston York Greer Isabel Rae Mistretta *Ashton Cierra Platts *Nadiya Chanel Odessa Lowe Columbia Charleston Greenville Ashlee Elizabeth Morris Ashley Symone Porterfield Ashley Martha Lumpkin Columbia Rock Hill Rock Hill Kierra Nashay Murph Katie Marie Reeves *Claire Louise Maynor Columbia Goose Creek York Joseph Ned Noblitt *Madison St. Clair Rhame *Samantha Chimene McCall Easley Cameron Chapin Ebba Hanna Sofia Nobreus Michael Jamal Richardson *Makeyla Elisha McCray Lexington, Massachusetts Myrtle Beach Georgetown Alexis Keegan O'Hara Megan Lynne Riddle Emily C. McGuire Summerville Rock Hill Charleston

32 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees Richard W. Riley College of Education Bachelor of Science *Gina Mae Sterling *Abigail Marie Wenger (continued) Greenville Lexington

Faith Regine' Stewart Aliyah Ellise White *Lexe Roberts Columbia North Charleston Kershaw

Brienna Lee Stillwagon D'Auric Scott Williams Miranda Morgan Roberts Sunset Fort Lawn Charleston

Jasmaine Keiosha Sumpter Haley Noel Williams *Natalie Renee Royaards Blythewood Columbia Greenville

*Morgan Christine Tate Randall Joseph Wolff Dai-Zhane Rumph Rock Hill Rock Hill Orangeburg

Charese Samone Taylor *Joshua Taylor Wooden *Nieve Milly Santamaria Walterboro Lancaster Greenville

Victoria Temple Taylor *Mickel Naomi Wright *Miquela Ann Santoro Laurinburg, North Carolina Simpsonville Clarksville, Ohio

*Brooke Katherine Tindal *Mary Melissa Yelton Hunter Charles James Schiers Moncks Corner Chesnee Goodview, Virginia

*+Hannah Brook Tucker Caitlin Olivia Young *Madison Renee Schulenburg Laurens Summerville Walhalla

Johnathan Blake Turner *Savanna Caroline Young Turner Dinwiddie Scruggs Darlington Florence Suwanee, Georgia

Sarah Caroline Turner *Marigrace Cynthia Yuskaitis Anna Marie Shortes Conway Sparta, New Jersey Tega Cay

*Nyajah Villarson *Krysta Elizabeth Zerance Kenadie Elaine Simpson Greenville York Six Mile

Gweneshia Kierra Wadlington Kalifornia Socin Smith Kingstree Rock Hill

*Carrie Frances Walker Alisa Soloveva Spartanburg Chelyabinsk, Russia

Gena Elisabeth Walter *Emilia Anne Steenhuysen Rock Hill Charleston

*Alexis Kristine Webster Tiffany Dale Stegall Rock Hill Rock Hill

33 Undergraduate Candidates for Degrees Richard W. Riley College of Education Winthrop Think College Jared Quinn Ellerbe Completion Florence Katrina Marie George Todd Allen Baker Yorktown, Virginia Charlotte, North Caroliina Nyonti Wayzon Reid Jesse Wayne Dean Fort Mill Cheraw

Kinard Hall

34 Graduate Candidates for Degrees Richard W. Riley College of Education Master of Science Landon Camille Bailey Lindsey Marie Everhart B.A. Winthrop University B.A. Queens University of Charlotte Derek Alan Blalock B.A. Michigan State University Ryann Caprice Battle Kaylen Marie Fickes B.S. University of Pittsburgh B.S. Winthrop University Robert Harrison Brimmer B.S. The Citadel, The Military Marsha Marie Bell Stephanie Nicole Fletcher College of South Carolina B.A. Winthrop University B.S. Winthrop University

Shayna Katherine Covington Ashlyn Brooke Bordelon Holly Elizabeth Gardner B.S. Winthrop University B.S. Presbyterian College B.S. Western Carolina University

Lashonda Donyale Douglas Jessica Hollen Brooks Tierney Goggan Norris B.S. Clemson University B.A. Converse College M.Ed. Columbia College B.A. Winthrop University Paige Alizabeth Engleman Lana Phillips Broughton B.S. West Virginia University M.A.T. Winthrop University Mallory Goodson B.A. University of South Carolina B.S. Auburn University Keli Lathan Thomas M.S. Winthrop University Jessica Renee Burlamachi Katrina Bird Gordon B.S. University of South Carolina B.S. Winthrop University B.S. The Ohio State University

Elizabeth Riddle Thrower Amanda Graves Carroll Hannah Paige Grim B.A. Huntingdon College B.S.Ed. Winthrop University B.S.Ed. Winthrop University

Tiarnee MyLeakca Yates Kimberly Charniece Cobb Sarah Gualteros B.S. Saint Peters University B.S. Winthrop University B.A. Belmont Abbey College

Matthew J. Zocco Jillian Elizabeth Cronin Daria Lynn Hall B.S. Southern Connecticut State B.S. College of Charleston B.S. Wingate University University Taryn Anne De Leon Emily Anne Hamilton B.E. Winthrop University B.A. Clemson University Master of Education Amanda Mae Donato Michele Henriquez Jens Laura Maria Alvarez B.A. Malone College B.A. The University of North M.A. Columbia College Columbia Carolina at Charlotte University, New York Samantha Grace Donovan B.A. Queens College, City B.A. University of South Carolina University of New York Amanda Mathis Baer M.A. Gardner-Webb University Allisondria Donyel Durham B.S. University of South Carolina Timothy Britton Hughes, Sr. B.S. Winthrop University Upstate M.Ed. Columbia College B.S. South Carolina State Janet Nicole Emerick University Celeste Moncure Bailey B.S. Winthrop University B.S. James Madison University Jazzmine Jackson B.S. Winthrop University

35 Graduate Candidates for Degrees Richard W. Riley College of Education Master of Education Vanessa Price Murphy Catina Michelle Scott (continued) B.S. Augusta State University M.E.D. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Mallory Thompkins Nader B.S. Winthrop University Sarah Margaret Keistler B.S. Coker College B.A. Clemson University Courtney Elizabeth Sigmon Allison Talitha Owen B.S. Appalachian State University Jordan Blade Kennington B.S. Southern University and B.A. Erskine College Agricultural and Mechanical College Laura Elizabeth Smith B.S. Winthrop University Kailey Williams Kiker Lindsay Ann Patton B.A. The University of North B.A. The University of North Savannah Elizabeth Smoley Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A. Clemson University

Kasey Knight Ennis Kendra Brielle Pennington Jennifer T. Towery B.A. Winthrop University B.S. Winthrop University B.A. Winthrop University

Katelyn Southern Krieger Michelle Lynn Perez Kiersten Anne Warfield B.S. The University of North M.A.T. Winthrop University B.A. University of South Carolina Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A. College of Charleston Aiken B.S. College of Charleston Shaniqua S. Laguda Erin Kiersten Williams B.S. Winthrop University Demetria Nieco Elizabeth Perkins M.Ed. Winthrop University B.A. The University of North B.A. Elmhurst College Brittney Nicole Linn Carolina at Charlotte B.S. Winthrop University Sydney Morgan Wood Kate Harris Quinn B.S. Clemson University Emily Faulkenberry Locklear M.A.T. Winthrop University B.A.Ed. North Greenville University B.A. University of South Carolina B.S. University of South Carolina Master of Arts In Tamara Denika Luckey Teaching M.Ed. Winthrop University Allyssa Dawn Resech B.S. Anderson University B.S. Winthrop University Braylyn Adarius Blakely B.S. North Greenville University Farran Williams Mateen Jaclyn Marie Rose M.A. Gardner-Webb University B.A. Winthrop University Emily Danielle Brazinski M.A.T. North Carolina Agricultural B.A. Winthrop University and Technical State University Hannah Elizabeth Sane B.A. North Carolina Agricultural B.S. Winthrop University Akevia Katrice Brigance and Technical State University B.A. Winthrop University Elizabeth Jenkins Terese Lynn Milczewski M.Ed. University of Miami Kelly Marie Bunts B.S. Ashland University B.S. Florida International B.A. Winthrop University University Jennifer Marie Mummert James Oeland Camp, Jr. B.A. American University B.A. Winthrop University

36 Graduate Candidates for Degrees Richard W. Riley College of Education Master of Arts In Michael George Poda David J. Sweem Teaching B.A. Clemson University M.S. University of Scranton B.S. Gardner-Webb University (continued) Brooke Elizabeth Rhinehardt B.S. Erskine College Bailee Shelton Conner B.S. Winthrop University Davis John Ross B.S. Winthrop University Sarah Elizabeth Davis B.A. Winthrop University Michaela Melanie Sanford B.A. Winthrop University Beverlee Fernandez B.A. University of South Carolina Nicola Elizabeth Tirpak B.A. Mercer University Brenna Cicely Golden B.A. Winthrop University Madeline Marie Willard B.A. Winthrop University Leyia Tene’ Grant B.A. Winthrop University Educational Specialist Tyler Scott Griffin B.A. Winthrop University Thomas Leroy Barr M.A. Webster University Anfernee DeShawn Hodges B.S. Winthrop University B.A. Winthrop University Jr. Michael Alan Bender Wai Ip M.Ed. Winthrop University B.S. Winthrop University B.S. Pennsylvania State University

Kristen Grubb Lucente Rebecca Ann Dover B.S. Clemson University M.A. Gardner-Webb University B.S. Erskine College Karlyn Renee McLeod B.A. Winthrop University Gina Nicole Barksdale Jenkins B.S. Winthrop University Barry Andre McManus B.A. University of Kentucky Jason Barrett Johns M.Ed. University of South Carolina Megan Renee McManus B.A. Winthrop University B.A. University of South Carolina Christopher Michael Roorda Robert Paul Napoli M.Ed. University of South Carolina B.A. Winthrop University B.A. Nazareth College of Rochester

Angel Jereleen Nesbitt Jeremy Aric Spielman B.A. Winthrop University M.Ed. Winthrop University B.S. Appalachian State University

37 Honor Societies Phi Kappa Phi Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society. In order to be a member, juniors must have completed at least 72 credit hours and rank scholastically in the top 7.5 percent and seniors must rank in the top 10 percent. Since its founding, more than 1,000,000 scholars have been inducted into Phi Kappa Phi’s 285 chapters in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Beta Gamma Sigma Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in an undergraduate or master’s program at a school accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. To be eligible for membership, a student must rank in the upper 7 percent of the junior class or upper 10 percent of the senior class. Founded in 1907 at the University of Wisconsin, there are more than 495,000 initiates from 389 chapters. Kappa Delta Pi Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society in education, which is dedicated to scholarship and excellence in the field. Founded in 1911 at the University of Illinois, Kappa Delta Pi has more than 60,000 members in 550 chapters throughout the world. In order to become a member, a student must be in final-term sophomore standing with a grade point ratio of 3.25 and at least 12 semester hours in education courses. Omicron Delta Kappa The Omicron Delta Kappa society is the national leadership honor society for college students, faculty, staff, administrators and alumni that recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership and exemplary character. Founded December 3, 1914, at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, by 15 student and faculty leaders, Omicron Delta Kappa has more than 218,000 members. Alpha Lambda Delta Alpha Lambda Delta is a national society that honors academic excellence during a student’s first year at college. Founded in 1924 at the University of Illinois, Alpha Lambda Delta has more than 230 chapters across the United States and has initiated more than 650,000 students. Students must have been registered for a full course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree and must have received a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher during their first semester of college. Book and Key Membership in the Book and Key Society is open to seniors majoring in a liberal arts discipline. The Winthrop chapter was founded in 1936 and has admission criteria similar to those of the Phi Beta Society, including a grade point ratio at least 3.5 and satisfactory course work in mathematics and foreign language.

38 Graduating Members of Honor Societies

Phi Kappa Phi Breanna Dawn Hinson Kimberly Asheley Elder Scholarship Anfernee DeShawn Hodges Janet Nicole Emerick Jessika Stacy Bonner Paige Elizabeth Hoefer Aaron Scott Hassler Madison Elizabeth DeMott Hannah Paige Grim Lauren Ashley Hill Dara Felice Finch Avery Grace Ingle Megan Lindsay Jensen Ashley Marie Gilbertson Anna Kathryn Kelly James William Kachamila Ashley Elizabeth Holbert Gena Elisabeth Walter Brandon Tyler Kalman Melody Courtney-Lynn Iacino Aliza Carol McMahon Catherine Anne Langley Sarah Scott Linch Leah Carroll McMillan Matthew Hagan Ledda Toni Leigh Lubbers Ny'Asia Lynette Milton Toni Leigh Lubbers Ashley Samarah Milton Tierney Goggan Norris Anna Grace McLaughlin Darien Kendrick Nguyen Tiffany Tene Owens Leah Carroll McMillan Lindsey Pace Ott Shelby Lee Peek Sydney Alexandra Merck Erin Heather Paradiso Morgan Anderson Petty Ashley Samarah Milton Shelby Lee Peek Madison St. Clair Rhame Victoria Claire Newman Elizabeth Ponds Dai-Zhane Rumph Autumn Alexis Rabon Sabrina Katelyn Shroades Nieve Milly Santamaria Miesha LaVel Richardson Casey Rose Smith Reilly Marie Shillinglaw Ariel Brianna Smith Kenadie Elaine Simpson Casey Rose Smith Michael Roger Simpson Thomas Joseph Steinke Beta Gamma Sigma Laura Elizabeth Smith Hope Desiree Williams Business Administration Gina Mae Sterling Kalea Aman Young-Gibson Suzannah Way Cooper Brienna Lee Stillwagon Michael Thomas Guidry Morgan Christine Tate Book and Key Tyler Young Lewis Brooke Katherine Tindal Savanna Caroline Young Scholarship Marigrace Cynthia Yuskaitis Cheyenne Alexis Altman Kappa Delta Pi Mattin Avalon Education Nicklaus James Barrett Courtney Marie Adams Omicron Delta Kappa Kylie Anna Kimber Barrows Jamie Christina Austin Scholarship and Leadership Claire Georgia Berchtold Amelia Jane Beilke Cheyenne Alexis Altman Jessika Stacy Bonner Emily Danielle Brazinski Blake Christian Bargar Alicia Pascale Bouchard Jalise Vernae Brown Sauliha Begum Mitchell John Stephen Brotemarkle Nia Symone Brown Gabrielle Elizabeth Lee Kelsi Victoria Brown Jennie Caroline Burt Tyler Young Lewis Christopher Shane Cauthen Amanda Graves Carroll Lindsey Pace Ott Christopher Alan Chamberlin Jessica Elaine Coffin Victoria Elizabeth Schwark Samuel deRieux Clarkson Sarah Elizabeth Davis Sabrina Katelyn Shroades Kaitlyn Anneliese Clingenpeel Hannah Elizabeth Elmore Nolan James Worthy Bailee Shelton Conner Janet Nicole Emerick Jordan Camille DeLoach Beverlee Fernandez Alpha Lambda Delta Sara Paige Dixson Kaylen Marie Fickes Tiffany Summer Dwyer Stephanie Nicole Fletcher Scholarship Shelby Ann Eaton Jessika Stacy Bonner Deanna Michelle Furniss Katherine Berry Engalichev Briana Joy Callahan Kayla Scherrele Angelique Tea Ariel Franco Cashton Tanner Christensen Gardner Olivia Alfy Gerges Julia Eliza Dales Mary Hannah Hamilton Ashley Marie Gilbertson Hannah Nicole Davis Caroline Paige Henderson Michael Phillips Gladden Emily Nicole Denardo

39 Graduating Members of Honor Societies

Book and Key Nicholle Elizabeth Lewis Juliana Carl Quay Scholarship Ali Danielle Maclay Taylor Sue Ries (continued) Brianna Faith McGee Davis John Ross Vijay H Mishra, Vijay H Mishra Casey Rose Smith Karina Elisabeth Grant Kalah Danielle Mitchell Erin Kathleen Streetman Olivia Danielle Greathouse Sauliha Begum Mitchell Sydney Analise Strother Tyler Scott Griffin Hannah Marie Mitchum David Cole Truesdale Caroline Grace Hammond Aisha Balqis Muhammad Derek Austin Velez Aubrey Dawn Hamrick Sara Rose Mulligan Breanna J Nicole Walden Amanda Renee Hargrove Irene Nicole Natsis Sean Cade Wechsler Emma Christine Harris Victoria Claire Newman Veronica Kaulani Worthington Lauren Ashley Hill Kayla Elizabeth Newsome Kalea Aman Young-Gibson Connor Bryce Hogan Darien Kendrick Nguyen Jammie Huynh Cayla M. Odom Melody Courtney-Lynn Iacino Katherine Olivia Osborne Anna Kathryn Kelly Elizabeth Ponds William Haley Lawhon

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40 Alumni Association

Byron D. Putman ’94 As President of the Winthrop Alumni Association, it is my honor to be among the first to congratulate you as both a Winthrop graduate and a new member of our Alumni Association. I know that you take great pride in the accomplishment you have earned today—a Winthrop University degree. I know that you have worked hard to achieve this incredible goal and with the degree you have earned, you will go far. Use the knowledge, skills, and experiences at Winthrop to have an impact on your lifelong learning opportunities. Continue to dedicate yourself to acquiring knowledge and opportunity. As you leave Winthrop as a student, your role changes as you become a representative of our university in your professional life, in the communities you serve, and in all that you achieve. Your dedication, achievement, and concern for our world are excellent measures of the knowledge you have obtained during your time here. Please dedicate yourself to continuing the mission of our university into the world and continue to bring honor and distinction to yourselves and to our beloved Winthrop University. I am thrilled to welcome you as a new member of our Alumni Association. Ours is an organization that is diverse, supportive, and interested in the success of all alumni. I encourage you to be an active member, support Winthrop, and help continue the Winthrop experience for others. As you transition to a new part of your life, I encourage you to continue to share your Winthrop experience through all of the events your life will bring, encourage others to support Winthrop, and continue to enjoy success. Continue to be a proud Eagle bold and strong! Sincerely,

Byron D. Putman ’94 President, Winthrop University Alumni Association For more information about the Alumni Association, call 803/323-2145 or visit www.winthrop.edu/alumni. Career Services for Alumni

The Center for Career and Civic Engagement offers continuing support to alumni. Making career decisions is a life- long process. The staff offers professional assistance with the entire job search process including resume preparation, interviewing skills, networking techniques and coaching. Alumni considering a career change, or interested in post graduate experience, should contact Career and Civic Engagement for assistance.

Career and Civic Engagement and the Alumni Association invite you to join the Alumni Professional Network, which is a group of alumni who have graciously volunteered to share their expertise and insight about their careers with students and alumni. Involvement in the Alumni Professional Network can include providing career advice to individual students, participating on career panels, referring students to other contacts in your industry, and/or providing an opportunity for student employment.

41 Winthrop University Boards and Committees

Winthrop University Board of Trustees Dr. Kimberly Faust Officers of the Real Estate Foundation Mr. Glenn McCall Vice President, Chief of Staff and Mr. Lee Gardner Chair Secretary to the Board of Trustees President Rock Hill Dr. Ken Halpin Rock Hill Ms. Kathy Bigham ’73 Vice President for Intercollegiate Mr. Baxter Simpson Vice Chair Athletics and Athletics Director Secretary/Treasurer Rock Hill Mr. Justin Oates Rock Hill Mr. Ed Driggers ’92 Vice President for Finance and Greer Business Affairs Commencement Committee Dr. Julie Fowler ’85, ’88 Mr. Eduardo Prieto Mr. Timothy Drueke Superintendent of Education’s Vice President for Access and Chair Designee Enrollment Management Academic Affairs Simpsonville Dr. Jack DeRochi Officers of the Faculty Conference Ms. Donna Glenn Holley Graduate School Columbia Dr. Adolphus Belk, Jr. Chair Ms. Maria D’Agostino Mr. Tim Hopkins ’83, ’85, ’00 Professor of Political Science Records and Registration Governor’s Designee Dr. Shelley Hamill Lugoff Dr. Kelly Costner Vice Chair Department of Physical Education, Sport and Human Performance Dr. Randy Imler ’87, ’00 Associate Professor of Education Tega Cay Ms. April Hershey ’99, ’11 Graduate School Dr. Jane LaRoche ’70 Officers of the Alumni Association Camden Executive Board Ms. Gina Jones Records and Registration Mr. Tim Sease ’87 Mr. Byron Putman ’94 Mt. Pleasant President Mr. Christopher Keck Rock Hill Office of Accessibility Mr. Robby Sisco ’80 Florence Mr. Scott Melton ’04 Dr. Elisa Koehler President-elect Department of Music Ms. Janet Smalley ’72 Baltimore, Maryland Walhalla Ms. Judy Longshaw Ms. Lisa Raye Hund ’93, ’94, ’98 University Communications and Mr. Sandra Stroman ’73, ’76 Secretary Marketing Chester Rock Hill Mr. Wes Love Mr. Isaiah Venning ’95, ’00 Ms. Linda Knox Warner ’80 Facilities Management Rock Hill Treasurer Dr. Thomas Polaski Rock Hill Ms. Ashlye Wilkerson ’05 Department of Mathematics Columbia Officers of the Foundation Board Mr. Chris Rousseau Mr. Gary Williams Facilities Management Governor’s Appointee Mr. Robert H. Breakfield Rock Hill Ms. Lori Tuttle President Alumni Relations Rock Hill Mr. Clint Waugh ’14 Officers of the University Mr. Peter Moroni ’07, ’09 Athletics Dr. George W. Hynd Vice President Fort Mill Mr. Charles Yearta ’05 Interim President Campus Police Dr. Adrienne McCormick Mr. Matt Dosch Provost and Executive Vice President Treasurer for Academic Affairs Fort Mill Mr. Evan Bohnen Dr. Sue Rex Vice President for University Secretary Advancement Winnsboro Ms. Shelia Higgs Burkhalter Vice President for Student Affairs Ms. Lisa Cowart Vice President for Human Resources, Employee Diversity, and Wellness

42 Winthrop University Alma Mater

Words: Donna Durst ’83 & Lisa Breland Spangler ’87 Music: Donna Durst

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