Spring Commencement 2020 Saturday, May 16 Hattiesburg, MISSION STATEMENT

As a Christian university which embraces its Baptist heritage and namesake, William Carey University provides quality educational programs, within a caring Christian academic community, which challenge the individual student to excel in scholarship, leadership, and service in a diverse global society.

VISION

William Carey University is a community of learners which seeks to blend faith and learning with living. Within this unique nurturing and challenging environment, students prepare to fulfill their diverse callings in the larger global community.

THE CAREY CREED

“Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.” Commencement Ceremonies ~ May 16, 2020

Ceremony 1 ~ 10:00 a.m...... Page 6 Ralph and Naomi Noonkester School of Arts & Letters ~ Graduate and Undergraduate School of Business ~ Graduate and Undergraduate Donald and Frances Winters School of Music ~ Graduate and Undergraduate Cooper School of Missions and Ministry Studies ~ Undergraduate

Ceremony 2 ~ 11:00 a.m...... Page 10 School of Education ~ Doctoral and Education Specialist Master of Biomedical Science

Ceremony 3 ~ 1:00 p.m...... Page 18 School of Education ~ Graduate and Undergraduate

Ceremony 4 ~ 2:00 p.m...... Page 22 College of Health Sciences ~ Graduate and Undergraduate Joseph and Nancy Fail School of ~ Doctoral, Graduate, and Undergraduate School of Natural & Behavioral Sciences ~ Graduate and Undergraduate

Ceremony 5 ~ 3:00 p.m...... Page 26 Tradition Campus Students ~ All Graduate and Undergraduate

The above ceremonies are presented on the WCU website due to inability to assemble during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

3 Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement May 16, 2020

INVOCATION...... Dr. Daniel Caldwell Vice President of Christian Development and Church Relations

WELCOME...... Dr. Tommy King President

In the 10:00 a.m. ceremony, the following will take place at this point.

AWARDING OF HONORARY DEGREE...... Dr. King Doctor of Divinity—Slater Murphy

THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES...... Dr. King

RECOMMENDATION FOR DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES...... Dr. Garry Breland Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost WELCOME TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION...... Mrs. Pam Shearer Director of Alumni Relations

CLOSING REMARKS...... Dr. King

BENEDICTION...... The Lord Bless You and Keep You...... William Carey Chorale (at home)

All five ceremonies follow the program listed above, with the noted exception of Ceremony 1, which includes the awarding of an honorary degree.

4 Rev. Slater Murphy

Rev. Slater Murphy began serving as director of the church music department for the Mississippi Baptist Convention in August 2011. Prior to that, he served as associate pastor in music at Fairview Baptist Church in Columbus for 26 years. He also currently serves as the interim worship pastor at First Baptist Church, Oxford. Slater has been married to Marsha Fondren Murphy, a University of Southern Mississippi graduate, for 40 years. They have two children, both married, and one grandson. His son, Dr. Brian Murphy, serves as an assistant professor of music at William Carey University. In addition to his equipping and counseling responsibilities, Slater conducts the Mississippi Baptist All-State Youth Choir and Orchestra, Mississippi Baptist Singing Churchwomen, and accompanies the Mississippi Singing Churchmen. Slater recently completed a five-year appointment serving with the Mississippi ACDA board as the repertoire and standards chair for Music in Worship. He is a 1979 graduate of William Carey College, Bachelor of Music, and a 1982 graduate of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of Church Music, with emphases in organ performance and vocal pedagogy.

5 Ceremony 1 – 10:00 a.m. Graduating Class of May 2020 Ralph and Naomi Noonkester School of Arts and Letters

Master of Arts Bachelor of Science

Daniel Carroll William Neese BA, University of Rio Grande, 2018 Bridgett O'Bryant Cassidy Mashell Sager Erin Abigail Little Madison Sellers BA, William Carey University, 2015 Jayde R. Tribett Katherine Marie Woods Landon Woods Bachelor of Arts

Stephanie Laine Arnold Wesley Moore Bowers Bachelor of General Mitchell Sims Cook Studies Ashton Haleigh Dodd Tessa Mae Flesher Jennifer Denise Allen Jacob Reedy Garrison Kimberly Rose DeLorenze Lauren Elizabeth Grantham Kaitlyn Cheyenne Evans Alana Reshea Jolly Adrana Lashel Graves Brooke Danielle Lane Takiyana Herrera Rachel A. Lott Jalicia Shakela McNair Jason Edward Malone Jestine Keirra Milsap Preston Patterson Parks John‑Paul Edward Pierce Sharen Leigh Prine Ethan Alexander Williams Mayra Yamila Ramshur Laura Liberty Elaine Sites Kristin T. Smith Tristan Alexander Smith Michaela Jean Ware Faith Elisabeth Webster

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Ciara Danielle Fountain Jessie Colleen Parker Jonathan Sims 6 School of Business Master of Business Administration

Adrian Ferreira Cabado Seth Murphy Lawrence BSB, William Carey University, 2019 BSB, William Carey University, 2019

Zonda Gooden Enzo Herve Rene Simon BS, William Carey University, 2018 BSE, University of Caen-Basse-Normandie University, 2017 Alexander Stephen Gullett BSB, William Carey University, 2019

Bachelor of Arts

Jia Chen Xiaolin Cui

Bachelor of Science in Business

Toluwani Adebakin Teighlor Nichole Fox Daniel Alkhoury Lucas Lesoeur Jonathan M. Atencio Rodney Charles Mallett Younis Finau Karavaki Bese Isaac Hill Marshall Shalae T. Bester Wilson Tabor McCoy Simon Dexter‑Oleg Bowman Wesley McCurdy Paul Bracken Javontae Benard McDavid Shana Faith Brassfield Mark M. Molaison Wyatt Evan Brumfield Juan Pablo Pinilla Joseph Kross Carmichael Clayton Alexander Robbins Sarah Elizabeth Clark Hugo Alexandre Henri Robuchon Dalen Demond Dotson Brick Elton Sager Amber Inez Downs Ryan Wyatt Taylor Lisa Lesina Faolotoi Jose Angel Domingo Xam‑mar

Bachelor of General Studies Zaria Antoinette Husband Atikan Juprang Landon Allan Keller Jonathan David Turner Shelby Layne Walley

7 Donald and Frances Winters School of Music Master of Music

Ramona S. Davidson Nicholas Kevin Papania BM, William Carey College, 1984 BM, William Carey University, 2019

Jeremy Dwayne Donald Joe B. Raymond III BME, , 2012 BME, Delta State University, 2010

Lydia Renae Losito Chandler Smith BAM, , 2014 BM, William Carey University, 2019

Joe Walter Namie, Jr. BME, Delta State University, 2004

Bachelor of Arts

Heather Boyd Benjamin Edison Brockway Clare Catherine Kelly

Bachelor of Music

Bailey Anderson Noah Jones Lauren A. Beller Jacob Louis Landry Merritt Blackwell Jacob Malone Felicia Bond Torian Miller Destenee Elliott Melanie K. Soldinie Rosa Gaines Travis A. Stennett Austin L. Hannah Jennifer Walker Leigh Anne Howe Emily Westfaul Katherine Jacobs

Bachelor of General Studies

Alyissa Boscosky Gracelyn Elizabeth Cockrell Chellsa Re'Jean Moody Robert A. Myrick Colton Lane Powell

8 Cooper School of Missions and Ministry Studies Bachelor of Arts

Mackenzie Britt Terry Fregoe Nicole Maye Stephen Alexander Moore Laura Marie Parks Wesley Parker Peden Joshua Sands Rachel Darby Saulsbury John Mark Vincent

Bachelor of Science Kristen Rose Bond Makaeya Daniele Brock Katelyn Emmalee Nichols

Bachelor of General Studies

William Noah Clark William Cooper Nawasa Jean Montgomery

9 Ceremony 2 – 11:00 a.m. Graduating Class of May 2020 School of Education Doctor of Education

Michael Max Brewer BSBA, Mississippi College, 2008 MEd, Mississippi College, 2011 EdS, William Carey University, 2018 "The Effectiveness of Incentives to Motivate Students to Improve Performance Assessments"

Lenora Fayette Ward Brown BA, Spellman College, 1992 MS, Alcorn State University, 2000 EdS, Jackson State University, 2003 "Educator Perceptions of School Leadership, Decision Making and School Culture in Comprehensive Support and Improvement Schools"

Clifton Kyle Clark BS, Delta State University, 2005 MEd, University of Mississippi, 2007 EdS, University of Mississippi, 2010 "Mississippi School Leaders' Knowledge of Students' Constitutional Rights"

April Downs Engle BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2002 MEd, William Carey University, 2010 EdS, William Carey University, 2016 "Teaching Conflict Resolution Within the General Curriculum of K-5 Students: A Study of Teachers' Beliefs"

Kenneth Joel Floyd BS, Valdosta State University, 2011 MS, Valdosta State University, 2012 EdS, Valdosta State University, 2015 "Effects of Scheduled Intervention Times on Student Achievement In a Rural K-12 Setting"

Tyler C. Hansford BS, Mississippi State University, 2010 MS, Arkansas State University, 2014 EdS, William Carey University, 2018 "Maintaining Academic Success in Small Rural Mississippi High Schools"

10 Natalie Deaton Hayes BS, Brewton-Parker College, 1998 MS, Nova Southeastern University, 2002 EdS, Nova Southeastern University, 2004 "What Impact Does a Particular Type of Teacher Preparation Program Have on Student Achievement"

Deidra Carter Higgins BS, Brewton-Parker College, 2002 MS, Nova Southeastern University, 2003 EdS, Nova Southeastern University, 2004 "How Does an Evidence-Based Trauma InforMEd Program Affect Student Achievement, Attendance, and Behavior in a Rural K-12 Setting?"

Gabrielle Hermonica Holmes BA, Jackson State University, 2003 MAT, Belhaven University, 2007 EdS, William Carey University, 2018 "Program Evaluation of an Alternative School's Behavior Modification Program: An Analysis of Students' Subsequent Performance at Their Home School and Parents' Perceptions Before and After Enrollment"

Petara Tyee Antwain Jones BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2007 MEd, William Carey University, 2011 EdS, William Carey University, 2016 "The Correlation Between Student Participation in Extracurricular Activities and State-Mandated Tests of 11th Grade Students"

Tiffany Nicole Jones‑Fisher BS, , 2006 MS, Mississippi College, 2009 EdS, William Carey University, 2016 "Teachers' Perceptions of Professional Learning Communities and How Those Perceptions Impact Student Achievement"

Mandy Lacy BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2002 MEd, University of Southern Mississippi, 2009 EdS, William Carey University, 2017 "The Effect 0f Professional Learning Community Based Professional Development on Teachers' Perceptions of Collaborative Learning in the Classroom and Teachers' Efficacy in Implementing Collaborative Learning"

Shelly Elyse McBride BS, Brewton-Parker College, 2005 MS, Troy University, 2008 EdS, Nova Southeastern University, 2009 "A Study of Balanced Literacy and its Impact on the Performance and Achievement of Selected Subgroups of Students in the Middle Grades"

11 Breanne McLendon BS, Mississippi College, 2007 MEd, Mississippi College, 2013 EdS, William Carey University, 2018 "Parental Involvement in Children's Mathematics Learning: An Intervention to Increase Parents' Perceptions of Self-Efficacy and Frequency of Parental Involvement"

Lauren Ann Musto BSBA, The University Southern Mississippi, 2010 MEd, William Carey University, 2016 EdS, William Carey University, 2018 "Student and Teacher Perceptions of Self Contained Classes Versus Deparmentalized Classes"

Chad O'Brian BS, University of North , 1999 MEd, Jones International University, 2005 EdS, William Carey University, 2018 "The Effects of School Personnel and Caregiver Collaboration on Chronic Absenteeism for High School Students"

James Wesley Quick BS, Mississippi College, 2002 MEd, Mississippi College, 2007 EdS, William Carey University, 2017 "Career Academies and High School Student's Academic Achievement and Engagement"

Sylmeika Reed‑Burrell BS, Mississippi State University, 2001 MEd, Mississippi College, 2005 EdS, William Carey University, 2017 "Preparing Students with Disabilities to Exit High School: A Mixed Review Study of Teachers' Perceptions of Roles and Responsibilities"

Kimberly Denise Griffith Robins BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2001 MEd, William Carey College, 2006 EdS, William Carey University, 2017 "Classroom Teachers' First Amendment Rights and Responsibilites Regarding Social MEdia"

Matthew Brian Rowan BM, University of Mississippi, 2000 MM, University of Mississippi, 2001 EdS, William Carey University, 2017 "Computer-Based Testing and Its Impact on Student Achievement"

Allison Boone Ruhl BA, Duke University, 1996 MEd, Mississippi College, 2002 EdS, William Carey University, 2018 "Non-linguistic Morphology Interventions on Middle School Tier Students' Vocabulary Acquisition"

12 Jean Cafferata Sauls BS, Mississippi State University, 1995 MS, Mississippi State University, 1996 EdS, Arkansas State University, 2015 "Implementation of the Cambridge International Curriculum: The Effect on Student Science Proficiency Scores and Teacher Perceptions of the Efficacy of the Curriculum in Preparing Students"

Jon Anderson Schoggin BA, University of Mississippi, 2002 MEd, Delta State University, 2006 EdS, William Carey University, 2018 "An Investigation of the Relationship Between Teacher Evaluation Scores in Social Emotional Learning and Student Academic Performance"

Jillian Marie Vallo BS, Delta State University, 2008 MEd, William Carey University, 2014 EdS, William Carey University, 2016 "Does the Implementation of Multisensory Instruction Increase Student Growth on the Mississippi Kindergarten Readiness Assessment?"

Alexis Orlando Walker BS, Delta State University, 2001 MAT, Delta State University, 2006 EdS, William Carey University, 2016 "Exploring Differences and Correlations in Mississippi Student Academic Achievement While Examining External Factors"

Connie Ryann West BS, Mississippi College, 2009 MEd, Mississippi College, 2010 EdS, Delta State University, 2016 "Teacher Perceptions of Leadership and Culture Training on Teacher Effectiveness"

Pamela Scott West BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2008 MEd, William Carey University, 2011 EdS, William Carey University, 2018 "The Impact of the Accelerated Reader Program on Students' Maap Scores in Grades 3-8"

Robert Ward White BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1997 MEd, William Carey College, 2004 EdS, William Carey University, 2017 "The Relationship Between Teacher Assigned Grades and Standardized Test Scores"

Dedra Suzanne Drake Wray BS, Mississippi University for Women, 2005 MS, Mississippi University for Women, 2009 EdS, Arkansas State University, 2017 "Teacher Retention: Factors that Lead to Teachers Leaving the Profession”

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Vivian S. Malone BS, William Carey University, 2008 MED, William Carey University, 2009 EDS, William Carey University, 2015 EDS, William Carey University, 2017 "African-American Males' Perceptions of Retention at Institutions of Higher Learning"

Specialist in Education

Michael Dupree Adams Rose Faye Clark BS, Jackson State University, 2011 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1988 MEd, William Carey Univsity, 2017 MEd, University of Southern Mississippi, 2000

Brittany LeAnne Barron Rachel Sims Cook BS, William Carey University, 2015 BA, Tougaloo College, 1994 MEd, William Carey University, 2017 MA, Jackson State University, 1998 MAT, Jackson State University, 2013 Phaedra Maricia Bivins BS, Alcorn State University, 1999 Annessia Michelle Butler Dawson BS, Alcorn State University, 2001 BGS, William Carey College, 1997 MEd, Alcorn State University, 2001 MA, National University, 2015

James Blackledge III Toby Kristine Flowers BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2008 BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2012 MEd, William Carey University, 2013 MEd, William Carey University, 2018

Melissa Ann Brown Shyra Galloway BA, University of , 2002 BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2008 MEd, William Carey University, 2018 MEd, William Carey University, 2009

James D. Brownlow Jordan Alexander Gaston BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1987 BS, Mississippi State University, 2015 MS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1999 MEd, Mississippi College, 2018

Dylon Burge Brannan Beck Glass BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2014 BSBA, University of Southern Mississippi, 1995 MEd, William Carey University, 2017 MEd, William Carey University, 2011

Katherine Renee Ax Burge Donna Kaye Grantham BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2014 BS, William Carey University, 2015 MEd, Condoria University, 2015 MEd, William Carey University, 2016

Meagin R. Carver Massandra Veronica Griffin BS, Mississippi State University, 2013 BS, William Carey College, 2003 MEd, Grand Canyon University, 2015 MEd, William Carey University, 2007

14 Angela Faye Henson Schenese Brown Madison BBA, Jackson State University, 2000 BS, William Carey College, 2003 MAT, Jackson State University, 2006 MEd, William Carey University, 2011

Kelli Christine Higginbotham Myra E. Marshall BS, University of South Alabama, 1997 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2002 MEd, William Carey College, 2001 MEd, William Carey College, 2006

Holli M. Hinton Johnny Jerrell McCallum BS, William Carey University, 2007 BS, University of West Alabama, 2012 MEd, William Carey University, 2015 MEd, University of West Alabama, 2016

Ashley Nicole James Olivia Davis McCroy BA, Alcorn State University, 2007 BS, Jackson State University, 2006 MAT, Alcorn State University, 2012 MSEd, Jackson State University, 2009 EdS, Alcorn State University, 2016 LaToya McGill Veronica L. Sparks Jefferies BS, , 2004 BA, Alcorn State University, 2003 MEd, William Carey University, 2018 MAT, Alcorn State University, 2006 Hope Magee Mikell Cisely L. Johns BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2000 BS, William Carey College, 1999 MEd, William Carey College, 2003 MEd, William Carey University, 2014 Marianne Ainsworth Mooney Bethany Faye Johnson BS, Belhaven University, 1998 BS, Mississippi State University, 1999 MEd, William Carey University, 2018 MEd, William Carey College, 2002 Yashika Alfreda Nicholson Shontelle Johnson‑Bridges BS, William Carey University, 2006 BS, Delta State University, 2008 MEd, University of West Alabama, 2009 MEd, Delta State University, 2011 Frances Lean Clark Padbury Jessie King BA, University of Mississippi, 2005 BS, Delta State University, 1998 MS, Arkansas State University, 2018 MAT, Mississippi Valley State University, 2008 Ericka Resha Pearson John Michael King BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2005 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2004 MEd, William Carey University, 2010 MEd, Mississippi College, 2010 Rachel Harbolt Pitts Brittany A. Lee BS, William Carey University, 2014 BSBA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2008 MEd, William Carey University, 2018 MEd, William Carey University, 2016 La'Kisha Shante' Robinson Leslie Grayson LeFlore BS, Jackson State University, 2001 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2003 MEd, William Carey University, 2014 MS, Jackson State University, 2006 Tiffanie Roncali Russell Rhonda D. Locke BS, Delta State University, 2001 BS, East Tennessee State University, 1992 MEd, Delta State University, 2006 MEd, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1996

15 Sharon Denese Shepeard Kelly JoAnn Holder Watson BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1996 BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2000 MEd, University of Southern Mississippi, 1999 MAED, University of Phoenix, 2011 MEd, William Carey College, 2003 Leisha R. Weathersby Sandra Nicole Spanks BS, William Carey College, 1989 BGS, William Carey University, 2007 MEd, William Carey College, 1991 MEd, William Carey University, 2016 Cynthia Williams Fanesha Chanell Watts Terrell BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2003 BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 1997 MEd, William Carey University, 2007 MEd, William Carey College, 2005 Deidra Vysha Williams Jerica Hickmon Thames BS, Alcorn State University, 2007 BS, Mississippi State University, 2006 MS, Purdue University Global, 2010 MEd, William Carey University, 2008 EdS, Walden University, 2014

Gregory Rothelle Ulland Tameaka Michelle Wilson BS, William Carey College, 2000 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2011 MEd, William Carey University, 2008 MEd, William Carey University, 2015

Tonsa Vaughn BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2002 MEd, University of Southern Mississippi, 2004

Kourtney Carol Wade BS, William Carey University, 2017 MEd, William Carey University, 2018

16 College of Osteopathic Medicine Master of Biomedical Science

Trenton Wayne Black Tarriq Kanan BS, Mississippi College, 2017 BA, Wabash College, 2012

Jonathon Hoyt Boyd Hanna Nicole Lester BA, New York University, 2017 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2018

Nikita Calvin Gabriel Edward Malone BSN, Delta State University, 2013 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2019 MSN, Delta State University, 2018 Jacqueline Maxwell James Matthew Cannon BS, Jacksonville University, 2015 BS, Lenoir Rhyne University, 2019 Jade T. McDonald Tiera Corey BS, Mississippi State, 2019 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2018 Alexandra Diane McNeil Amandine Tina Coupet BS, University of Mississippi, 2015 BS, Xavier University, 2018 Jacob Avery Roberts Anna Katelyn Dickson BS, Mississippi State University, 2019 BS, University of Mississippi, 2019 Zan Uncer Sattar Brian Joseph Forsberg BS, Michigan State University, 2017 BS, Kennesaw State University, 2010 Aliyah Shamsiddeen Breonna Sharita Freeman BS, Tougaloo College, 2019 BS, Cornell University, 2019 Mohammad Omer Siddiqui Hannah Denell Freeman BS, Michigan State University, 2018 BS, Dillard University, 2019 Robert Douglas Trigg Landon Garner BGS, William Carey University, 2017 BLS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2019

Matthew Guillot BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2019

Laura Hamilton BS, University of Georgia, 2017

Joel Hines BS, Pensacola Christian College, 2009

Brea Johnson BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2016

17 Ceremony 3 – 1:00 p.m. Graduating Class of May 2020 School of Education

Master of Education

Jessica Ann Sanderson Andrews Porusha Craft BGS, William Carey University, 2016 BSB, William Carey University, 2015

Delphia J. Barnes Chloe Victoria Crook BS, William Carey College, 2002 BS, Auburn University at Montgomery, 2016

Lisa S. Barney Jessica Marie Davis BS, , 2009 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2013

Kelsey Blackwell Brittany Easterlin BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2016 BS, University of at Monroe, 2012

Ruth Ann Bolton Monique Victorian Eckles BS, , 1984 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2018

Jennifer Elizabeth Boutwell Tammy Marie Estapa BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2014 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2003

Mary Katherine Broom Jodi Foxworth BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2002 BS, Mississippi State University, 2016

Andrea Lachelle Underwood Brown Rebekah Lynn Graves BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2017 BGS, William Carey University, 2013

Jacqueline Denise Bryant Emily Langley Harvell BS, William Carey University, 2012 BS, William Carey University, 2017

Megan Chambers Francise L. Henderson BA, Loyola University, 2016 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1990 MEd, William Carey University, 2015 Olivia Chauvin EdS, William Carey University, 2018 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2015 Theresa Hixson Lori Anne Cheke BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2004 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2014 Cassandra Denise Holloway Ronnie Dwayne Cochran, Jr. BS, Capella University, 2011 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2005 Stephanie F. Howard Sara Marie Coleman BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2009 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1989

18 Amber Carter Howell Tangela Monique Mosley BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2018 BS, University of West Alabama, 2016

Courtni R. Huff Jennie Morgan Noonkester BA, Southeastern University & A&M College, 1990 BA, William Carey College, 1998

Nancy Jacks Linda J. Patten BA, University of Mississippi, 2017 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1988

Robert Anthony James Jennifer Philipello BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1994 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2010 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2015 Angela Johnson BS, Mississippi State University, 2010 Jennifer Porter BA, William Carey College, 2006 Jordan Brooke Keen BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2017 Dorothy H. Prince BA, Southeastern Louisiana University, 2000 Jacqueline Moore Kranz BA, Louisiana State University & A&M College, 2006 Tanesha Breanne Hayes Quince MEd, Trident University International, 2011 BSEd, Wright State University, 2015

Andria Dawn Layton Pierce Douglas Reid III BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2016 BS, William Carey University, 2017

Nicole Hoda Lewis Jeremy Reynolds BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2011 BA, University of Arkansas at Monticello, 2010

Michelle King Lofton Danah Roberts BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2008 BS, Mississippi State University, 2016 MEd, William Carey University, 2011 Nicholas Allen Roberts Amber Sullivan Long BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2013 BS, William Carey University, 2018 Beverly Ann Savoy James Aaron Maxcey BA, University of Michigan, 2007 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2015 Julie Lynn Schultz Jessica Hearndon McCoy BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2017 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2015 LaVesha Tenea Sharp Amanda Deakle McDonald BS, University of South Alabama, 1995 BA, William Carey University, 2014 Anna Ruth Sims Tina C. McDoniel BA, University of Mississippi, 1993 BSBA, University of Southern Mississippi, 1991 Kristen Danielle Steele Ryan Aubrey Milner BS, William Carey University, 2018 BS, Mississippi State University, 2003 Elizabeth Stokley Chandler Monton BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2018 BS, William Carey University, 2018 Landa Gayle Strum BS, Delta State University, 2001

19 Kayla Makenzie Sumrall BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2016

Lana Ishee Taylor BS, Mississippi State University, 2017

Talundra Thompson BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2016

Cheri Trigg BS, William Carey College, 1992

Maya Wabel BS, William Carey University, 2011

Elizabeth Wallace BM, William Carey University, 2018

Adam Weatherford BS, William Carey University, 2016

Heather Marie Wells BA, William Carey College, 2003

Kayla White BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2015

Ryan Carter White BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2017

Hayley M. Whitehead BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2015

Rachel L. Wilson BA, William Carey College, 1994

Chelsea Talley Winter BS, Delta State University, 2015

20 Bachelor of Science

Jacob Allen Trannie Rea McCardle Cantrell Banks Hannah Montia Brock Miller Terrance Jerome Bembry Jennifer Joan Payne Kallie Michelle Breland Timothy Pipkins Anna Grace Cooley Catori Tavarian Pollard Unique Cooper Logan Brooke Prather Xavier De Vreese Lane Rogers Kaila Elson Denton Jaden Olivia Russell Courtney Elizabeth Devrow Heath Smith Colby Entriken Maeghan Elizabeth Smith Jakai Epps Tina Marie Stein Jessica Lauren Forrest Fredrick Dewayne Strickland, Jr. Lori Fowler James Aaron Waite Jeremy Garriga Charmayne Walker Mikayla Kathleen Giles Ashley Walley Nancy Gayle Gregory Romarez Traveon Warren Julianna Lee Hennis Makenna Josette Wilson Megan Nichole Herrin Matthew Womack Renee W. Howard Hannah Beech Wright Cassidy Nicole Huff Thomas E. Jones Colt Andrew Kilpatrick Anna Kinchen Brittney Natia Kirksey Amy Lister Sarah Elizabeth Little Logan Dawn Lovdahl Jarrod May

Bachelor of General Studies

Luke Millender Forrest Penton Cassie Shows Shantell Thompson

21 Ceremony 4 – 2:00 p.m. Graduating Class of May 2020 College of Health Sciences Master of Science

Lisa Eure Brock Dionne Mashae Payton BS, William Carey University, 2017 BS, William Carey University, 2014

Teri Ann Brown Angela Marie Powell BS, William Carey University, 2018 BS, William Carey University, 2018

Cynthia Tanaye Moore Jeri Faye Purnell BSN, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2017 BS, William Carey University, 2018

Verby H. Nash Regina Sims BSN, Mississippi College, 1989 BS, William Carey University, 2015

Fatma Abdalla Otwane Kevin Weldon BS, William Carey University, 2016 BS, Mississippi State University, 2011 MS, Mississippi State University, 2013 Charla Packer BS, William Carey University, 2014

Bachelor of Science

Ashlyn Renell Agent Briana Allen Tattiana Anderson Dakota Cheyenne Creppel Stalexius A. Davis Brianna Laine Freeman Christopher Marquel French Brianna Hawthorne Ericka Hope Ingram Lindsey Wallace Marshall Spencer N. Martin Marla Danielle Parker Savannah Richardson Anndrea Elizabeth Williamson Kristi Selena Williamson

22 College of Health Sciences Joseph and Nancy Fail School of Nursing

Doctor of Philosophy

Derrica Latrel Stevenson BSN, Tuskegee University, 2009 MSN, Clayton State University, 2015 "A Comparative Study of Nursing Informatics Competencies in BSN Curricula"

Sonja LaNiece Twilliey BSN, Mississippi University for Women, 2013 MSN, William Carey University, 2014 "Personality Traits and Bullying amongst Registered Nurses in the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Units"

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Judith S. Anderson Kara Worzella Belt Katelyn Nicole Breland Alexandra Green Haley Hargett Timothy David Kahler Johnny Kirkland Andrew Miles Allyson Danielle Myrick Sierra Rene Rowe Tegan Sager Sara Varner Corinia Chelsea Warren Chloe Alexa Wicker

23 School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences

Master of Science

Amber Le'Tressa Brown BS, William Carey University, 2017

Lyndsey JoHanna Cannon BA, Mississippi State University, 2017

Larry Joe Carr BS, William Carey University, 2017

Beth Celentano Conerly BS, William Carey University, 2017

Shuna Lora Gavin BS, William Carey University, 2008

Riyana ReEthel Marshall BS, Alcorn State University, 2015

James Andrew Mote BS, William Carey University, 2018

Tracy Pipkins BS, William Carey University, 2017

KaLynn Kianna Smith BS, William Carey University, 2017

Violet Hosey Thompkins BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1997

Carla Whitehead BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2013

Bachelor of Arts

Jacob Plocher Autumn Rose Williamson

24 Bachelor of Science Abigail Rose Odom Anthony J. Achée Mary Blair Odom Jared Ackley Kawaski J. Owens Alexis Brianna Stroud Barnes Alicia Pace Kiran Bist Kaiman Will Parker Simon Dexter‑Oleg Bowman Cuong Pham Kandace Lynn Burkett Tiffany Leigh Polkey Betty Burton Lyn Holliman Porter James Conley Amy Catherine Pouncey William Dyar Crasto Louis C. Powell Kara Elizabeth Crosby Taytum Mackenzie Reid Shelby Nicole Csaszar Denise Ricaldi Chandler B. Curry Cameron Olivia Robertson Charlana Donald Kayla Marie Robinson Justin Hunter Dyess David Sartin Taylor MacKenzie Friend Logan Leeann Sears Caleigh Gillespie Emily Ashton Skelton Caleb Golson Braden Smith Jada Janea' Goodloe Ktryka Twiggy Smith Thomas Cooper Herrington Amy Ashlyn Stringfellow Kelly Muranne Hofmister Lachan Terrell Julie Elizabeth Jackson Landon Robert Thompson Reagan Ramey Jefcoat Ariel Touchard Halethe R. Jones Logan Jaleel Turner Mariah Michelle Jones MarKeisha Walker Paulina Rose Jones Toni R. Walmon Marcus Tevin Jordan Jamie Nichole Ward Johnny Kirkland Shayna Washington Lauren Ledbetter Keith Antoine Watson, Jr. Silvia Leonessi Lauren Mary Welch Danyelle Leigh Lewis Caitlyn Hope White Victoria Lauren Loftus Tenaya A. Williams Mia Danielle McFadden Kayla Nicole Williamson LaShanda Maria McGruder Kathleen Breanna Woods Chloe Nicole Nance Madison A. Newsome Ebony Shantel Newton

Bachelor of General Studies David Lane Burnett Devin Michael Smith Kimberly K. Husband Andrew Charles Yeager Margaret Ann Jones 25 Ceremony 5 – 3:00 p.m. Graduating Class of May 2020 Tradition Campus Noonkester School of Arts and Letters

Bachelor of Arts

Constance Marie Krohn

School of Business Master of Business Administration

Sadie Marie Anderson Heather Jeanie Hoffer BSBA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2017 BSBA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2018

Emily Nicole Hughes Foret John Lee Loose BS, University of South Alabama, 2011 BSB, William Carey University, 2016

Drew Foretich Marquez Eliot Singleton BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2006 BSBA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2018

Zachary Ray Grady Julianis La'Shell Wade BS, William Carey University, 2018 BSB, William Carey University, 2019

Catherine Lynn Murrah Hasty BSBA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2018

Bachelor of Science in Business

Cynthia Khadra Alkhatib Sarah Dhiana McKaig Madeline Clare Andrews Justus Lee Meredith Bradley Paul Brown Adacia Dionna Tolliver Joshua Brett Dickens Nicci Rae Wangerin Lisa Ann Floyd‑Etienne Alexa Nicole Ware Ariel Geldien James Michael Westbrook La'Kol Mona Hutchins

26 School of Education Specialist in Education

Michele Taylor Bauer Payton Ragon BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2009 BSE, Delta State University, 2000 MEd, William Carey University, 2014 MEd, William Carey University, 2007

Taylor Borries Delta Dawnn Rentrop BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2009 BA, North Central College, 1997 MEd, University of Southern Mississippi, 2010 MEd, William Carey University, 2017 MS, William Carey University, 2016 Danny A. Saucier Tessa Dvorak BS, Alabama State University, 2000 BS, Black Hills State University, 2008 MEd, William Carey University, 2018 MS, Southwest Minnesota State University, 2013 Terry Ello Stebly Valerie Suzanne Gilbert BS, University of South Alabama, 1980 BSEd, University of Memphis, 2006 MEd, University of Southern Mississippi, 1985 MS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2011 Emileigh Owen Stiger Victor Gilstrap BGS, William Carey University, 2009 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2001 MA, University of Central Missouri, 2013 MAT, Alcorn State University, 2009 Tonya Leatrice Strobridge Dawn Marie Green BBA, , 2000 BA, Saginaw Valley State University, 2003 MAT, University of South Carolina, 2010 MA, Saginaw Valley State University, 2013 Melaney Beth Thompson Charronda Y. Hairston BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2012 BS, Alcorn State University, 1999 MEd, William Carey University, 2017 MEd, William Carey University, 2011

Shirrell Patrice Hinton BS, Jackson State University, 2017 MEd, William Carey University, 2018

Tia R. Johnson BS, Alcorn State University, 1998 MEd, William Carey University, 2011

Michael Wilburn Kirkland BS, Western Governors University, 2013 MEd, William Carey University, 2019

27 Master of Education

Jennifer Adcock Ashley Fallo BS, University of South Alabama, 2013 BS, University of South Alabama, 2014

Meghan Aubin Jerica Marie Gary BBA, Mississippi State University, 2018 BS, University of South Alabama, 2015

Nastassia Ayodele Michael Lekegan Goodwin BGS, William Carey University, 2014 BA, Ashford University, 2015

Tabitha Jones Babin Kim Ashley Hammonds BS, Mississippi State University, 2010 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1998

Nicole L. Boisdoré Lisa Baker Hand BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2016 BS, Auburn University, 1996

Michael Bond Carissa Harrison BS, Mississippi State University, 2017 BS, William Carey University, 2018

Jennifer Braitman Christopher Edwin Hodgson BA, Arizona State University, 2010 BLS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2017

Bailee Richelle Brewer LaKrisha LaCoste BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2017 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2014

LaSondra Horton Bridges Jessica Donyelle Marshall BS, Alabama A&M University, 2012 BGS, William Carey University, 2019

Kayla Michelle Bristol Stefanie Annmarie Matthews BS, University of Mississippi, 2016 BS, William Carey University, 2019

Heather Bullard Kimberly S. McGowin BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2017 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2009

Penny Lien Cole Joann Lynn Mestayer BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2005 BS, Louisiana State University and A&M College, 2003

Paige Elizabeth Conner Jessica Ann Moran BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2018 BA, William Carey University, 2016

Brooke Elizabeth Cullen Bridgette Moreaux BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2011 BS, William Carey University, 2012

Summer Pouncey Dunn Garrett Jason Necaise BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2010 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2016 28 Whitney Sema Olier Keely Smith BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2010 BS, University of South Alabama, 2014

Maggie Reid Bailey Spring BS, Mississippi State University, 2017 BS, William Carey University, 2017

Ryan Rockholt Melaney Beth Thompson BSBA, University of Tennessee-Martin, 2008 BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2012 MEd, William Carey University, 2017 Amanda Scroubelos BS, Mississippi State University, 2013

Bachelor of Science

Lovey Dee Balius Marlana Denise Benton Heather Bobinger Courtney Croom Brazzell Haley Carter Stephanie Alexis Davis Taylor Draper Regina M. Eriquezzo Emily Marie Howell Stacey Kristoffer Jordan Alicia Linton Casey Mallett Janie Olivia Morgan Patricia Ann Musgrove Schatorious Danielle Redmon Brittany Necole Besancon Schmidt Alisha Westbrook

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Walter W. Brightman Tricialyn La'Vonne Johnson BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2007 BS, William Carey University, 2016

Kashika Burkett Maria Cecelia Peterson BSW, University of Southern Mississippi, 2006 BS, William Carey College, 1998

Yeinil Guzman Courtney Skinner BS, William Carey University, 2018 BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2017

Stephon E. Harris Courtney L. Watts BA, University of Southern Mississippi, 2016 BS, William Carey University, 2017

Nicole Ann Hymel Alison Diana Williams BSN, University of Southern Mississippi, 2005 BS, William Carey University, 2017

Kristi Marie Johnson BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 2008

Bachelor of Science

Jayln Barfield Monique Chapman Stacy Marie Farwell Brady Kyle Ford William Lyle Johnson Rebekah Logan Latarsha Vantrice McClain Caleb W. McQueen Alisha C. Moore Hailey Breanne Parish Brandy Schenck Susann Marie Troutman

Bachelor of General Studies

Suzy Watts‑Carlisle

30 College of Health Sciences Joseph and Nancy Fail School of Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

Rosidah B. Abadan BSN, University of Malaysia-Nursing Education Board, 1986

Ayana Hinton BSN, William Carey University, 2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Caitlin Bates Sarah Leigh Boyd Kayla Marie Brown Justin Buckhalter Megan Dyan Duncan Breanne Nicole Fogg Shelly Renee Gibson Candace Simone Harris Olympia Horne Ashley King LaDasha Leggins Thuy Thi Nguyen Shiann Frances Nichols Jennifer Ann Palmer Lena Prowant Cassandra Goolsby Seal Jeramy Seymour Madison Kathleen Shank Arden Sigler Anneliese Simon Hannah Courts Swiney Shannon Vega

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