COMMENCEMENT
SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021
Warner University is committed to guiding individuals toward Christ-like character and intellectual maturity while equipping them to serve. Warner University
Commencement
Saturday, April 24, 2021
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President’s Message for Graduates
Today marks one of the biggest events in the lives of our graduates. It is a milestone to complete a university de- gree. We welcome all of our special guests to this graduation ceremony this morning. Unfortunately, this year with the Coronavirus we have had to limit our attendance, and practice some of the CDC guidelines for the ceremony. You have persevered through so much to graduate, and this pandemic will NOT stop you from what God has for you in the next chapter of your life. I believe the pandemic has made us more resilient and solid in our faith.
To the family and friends, you have been a part of the journey of these graduates. We thank you for your part in helping them achieve this milestone. Graduation would not be possible without your sacrifice and commitment.
To the graduates, congratulations on completing your academic jour- ney at Warner University. Now you become one of our 10,000 alumni who are making a difference around the world.
Warner University is committed to guiding individuals toward Christ like character and intellectual maturity while equipping them to serve. To that end, everything we do at Warner University is geared toward making that mission a reality. Today is the beginning of a new chapter as you leave this place to lead and serve.
May God continue to guide you on your journey in life. Again, congratulations. We are proud of you!
David A. Hoag, Ph.D. President, Warner University
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Bishop Timothy J. Clarke Honor Society Members
Alpha Lambda Kappa Delta Pi Sigma Beta Delta Delta Kristin Artz Tandra Davis Marissa Adame Makayla Campos Nicholas Diaz Ethan Figgener Naschira Chacon Kristen Isabelle Ginah Marie Marten Savannah Hancock Amanda Kuykendall Makayla Campos Brandi Hanrahan Iesha Livingston Savannah Hancock Brianna Howard Destiny Lowe Bailee Mack Katelyn Karshner Daniell Paquin MacKenzie Ratledge Lebi Lambert Vanessa Revelo Abigail Joy Young Joseph Lewis Stephen Rybka Bailee Mack Traymaine Schley Robert Paul Mast Casey Suglia Bishop Timothy J. Clarke currently serves a Senior Pastor at First Denise Ortiz Samantha Weathersby Church of God in Columbus, Ohio, where he has ministered since Bailey Polston 1982. He is also the current Church of God Chairman of the General Alone Robillard Assembly and President of the Ministers Counsel which represents Lindsay Slater Sigma Zeta the governing and functional boards of the Church of God Interna- Alpha Sigma Kiona Stull Irene Arias tional Assembly. Lambda Taylor Tancredi Aurora Alderman Marissa Adame Shelliann Walsh Zachary Balogh Additionally, Bishop Clarke has served as the Associate Minister of Heather Ayscue Allison Yawn Brooke Blommel First Church of God in Far Rockaway, New York, and at York Ave- Michelle Diaz Andrememe Zimero nue Church of God in Warren, Ohio. He is the founder and Chief Cynthia Falk Jamesley Chery Prelate of the Berean Fellowship, an international assembly partner- Ashley Horne Phi Epsilon Diana Davis ing with pastors of small to mid sized churches, young pastors, and Logan Flood Christopher Jernegan Kappa those new to pastoral ministry. He has served in a number of other Kasey Heslin Jessica Miller John Bean, III Church of God leadership positions as well. George Livingston Angelica Jimenez Rasario Alanie Marie Cora Sarah Rasnake Sammy Snipes, Sr. Rachel Lynn DeWeerd Bishop Clarke equips pastors and leaders with the tools necessary to MacKenzie Ratledge Stacia Watters Mossiah Kitwana Griffith do effective ministry while offering a place of love, acceptance, and affirmation. He has published numerous books, the latest titled Cele- Tamara Hanson brating Family: Lessons from the Book of Ruth. D’Asia Selena James Xavier William Marshall Joshua J. Pinkney Bishop Clarke holds a Bachelor of Theology from The Graduate Theological Foundation, a Master of Ministry from Southern Califor- Tatiana L. Rodriguez nia School of Ministry, a Certificate of Theology and Ministry from Antonio Alejandro Santos Princeton Theological Seminary, and multiple honorary doctorates. Sabrina Alexis Scott He is married to Lady Clytemnestra Lawson Clarke and is a loving Timothy Nathaniel Shaner father and grandfather. Jacob Michael Upchurch
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Alexis Hankerson ...... General Studies Donald Hermelbracht ...... Agricultural Studies Commencement Program Amy Lynn Hill ...... General Studies April 24, 2021 Kama L. Jackson, III ...... General Studies Ta’Ronn Johnson ...... General Studies 9:00 a.m. Deont’a Kerney ...... General Studies David Leigh Langston ...... General Studies Austin Lassiter ...... General Studies Processional ...... “Pomp and Circumstance in D, Op. 39 No. 1” Jonathan Reed, D.M.A. Daquwin Kosheen Lee ...... General Studies Associate Professor of Music Tiffany Lewis ...... General Studies
Ginah Marie Marten ...... General Studies Welcome ...... David A. Hoag, Ph.D. Debra M. Martin ...... General Studies President, Warner University Taylor Massey ...... General Studies Tammy Raulerson McCue ...... Agricultural Studies Invocation ...... Laura Motis Nayahna Shanista Miller ...... General Studies Board of Trustees, Chair
Jason Wesley Miller ...... General Studies Scripture Reading of 1 Peter 2:9 10 ...... Rodney Dallas Michelle Miller ...... General Studies Assistant Dean of Students Jelaina A. Morgan ...... General Studies Jonathan Raymond Munoz ...... General Studies Introduction of Commencement Speaker ...... David A. Hoag, Ph.D. Meshawn Neely ...... General Studies Amber L. Parker ...... General Studies Commencement Address ...... Bishop Timothy J. Clarke Senior Pastor of First Church, Columbus, Ohio Bailey Nashell Porreca ...... General Studies
Lowell Reed ...... General Studies Conferring of Degrees ...... David A. Hoag, Ph.D. Anekeen Rodriguez ...... General Studies Cory Terrell Rowe, Jr...... General Studies Special Recognition...... Gentry N. Sutton, D.Ed.Min. Amaya Lillian Sims ...... General Studies Vice President of Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer Phillip Stegman ...... General Studies Turning of the Tassel ...... Gentry N. Sutton, D.Ed. in. Erica Summers Stewart ...... General Studies
Reagan Leigh Tears ...... General Studies Prayer of Commissioning & Benediction ...... Mark Shaner Santiago Tovar ...... General Studies Board of Trustees Tyler Andrew Trussell ...... Agricultural Studies Julian Tyler ...... General Studies Recessional ...... “We Are Royals” by North Point Church Paola Edali Verdugo Bravo ...... General Studies
Sylvia Welsh ...... General Studies Please remain standing as the platform party and graduates recess. Keaton Williams ...... General Studies Please silence cell phones.
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Academic Customs and Dress Candidates for Modern academic regalia evolved from the kinds of apparel worn by monks Associate of Arts and Science Degrees and students in the 11th and 12th centuries to keep warm in the medieval cas- tles and halls in which they studied. Academic life as we know it today began Marissa Adame ...... General Studies in the Middle Ages—first in the church, then in the guilds. The teaching guild was the Guild of the Master of Arts, and the Bachelor was the apprentice of the Mark Allen ...... General Studies Master. Their dress was the outward sign of stature and responsibility. Aca- Adeline Anthony ...... General Studies demic regalia was a visible manifestation—in color, pattern, and design—that Zackeia Latisha Bacon ...... General Studies unified those of common discipline and like purpose. The four most common DaJuan Bennett ...... General Studies academic degrees are the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate. The Alexia Zita Benson ...... General Studies name of each degree comes from medieval university custom. American col- Rebecca Bentz ...... General Studies leges and universities use a common system of regalia including the gown, the cap, and the hood. Grace E. Bergeron ...... General Studies Kaitlynn Berry ...... General Studies The Gown Brittney Black ...... General Studies The flowing gown has become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it Janice Bland ...... General Studies covers any dress, rank, or social standing. It is usually black for all degrees Joshua Burroughts ...... General Studies except the associate. For the associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees, the Nikko Campbell ...... General Studies gown has no trimmings. For the doctoral degree, it is faced on the front with Zaire T. Campbell ...... General Studies velvet and has three bars of velvet on the sleeves. Kandis L. Chadwick ...... General Studies The Hood Alison Elizabeth Chancery ...... General Studies The hood creates a shield of the institution and discipline. The color of the vel- Jaylin Nicoles Chunn ...... General Studies vet facing of the hood indicates the discipline and the satin lining colors desig- J’Ericka Tra’Shell Cochran ...... General Studies nate the college or university granting the degree. Discipline colors commonly Vitor de Figueiredo Wagner ...... General Studies seen on hoods include: Art & Humanities—white, Science—yellow, Educa- Daniel Derius, Jr...... General Studies tion—light blue, Medicine—green, Music—pink, business—brown, Law— purple, and Theology—scarlet. Alexis Dewberry ...... General Studies Kayla Drawdy ...... General Studies The Cap Ethan Figgener ...... General Studies The freed slave in ancient Rome won the privilege of wearing a cap, and so the Breairra Foster ...... General Studies academic cap is a sign of the freedom of scholarship and the responsibility and Devin Frost ...... General Studies dignity with which scholarship endows the wearer. The color of the tassel is Tracy Andrea Gardner ...... General Studies often black but can also represent the institution of the discipline. A gold tassel Megan Gooden ...... General Studies is reserved for those who hold a doctoral degree. Alexander Gray ...... General Studies Latin Honors Chasity Greene ...... General Studies Warner University bachelor’s graduates may wear gold honor cords if qualified Savanah L. Griffin ...... General Studies for Latin honors: Cum Laude (3.5 3.69), Magna Cum Laude (3.7 3.89), or Ezra Tyre Guyden ...... General Studies Summa Cum Laude (3.9 4.0). Warner University master’s candidates may David Hafner ...... Agricultural Studies wear gold honor cords if qualified for distinction: 4.0 GPA.
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Kiara Coney General Studies Bradley D. Meadows History Academic Customs and Dress Dakota Lis’Marie Naples General Studies Alpha Chi: (Medallion, Blue & Green) 3.5 GPA or higher, in the upper 10% of their class, attended WU for more than one year Ministry Leon D. Anderson Music Ministry Alpha Lambda Delta: (Red & White) Freshman honor society, earned and maintained a 3.5 GPA Nigel Dixon Christian Ministry Leah Hagen Interdisciplinary Ministry, Magna Cum Laude Alpha Zeta: (Mode & Sky Blue) Christopher S. Jamegan Christian Ministry, Cum Laude Agricultural Studies graduates in the upper 40% of their class with qualities of character and leadership Isaiah J. Lightsey Church Ministry, Magna Cum Laude Zion Elyana Redmond Church Ministry Kappa Delta Pi: (Purple & Green) Christopher Reed Christian Ministry Teacher Education graduates with a 3.25 GPA or higher
Courtney D. Tate, II Christian Ministry Phi Alpha: (Royal & Light Gold) Ruthie Williams Christian Ministry, Magna Cum Laude Social Work major of sophomore statues; 3.0 GPA overall (3.25 GPA in re- Joel Zaila Biblical Studies quired social work courses)
Phi Epsilon Kappa: (Black & Gold) Natural Sciences Junior and senior Exercise & Sport Studies students with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher Aurora Maria Alderman Biology Irene Arias Biology, Magna Cum Laude Pi Gamma Mu: (Blue & White) Zachary Balogh Biology, Summa Cum Laude Social Science graduates with a 3.0 GPA or higher
Brooke Blommel Biology Sigma Beta Delta: (Green & Gold) Deatice Charles Biology Business Administration graduates in the upper 20% of their class
Jamesley Chery Biology Alpha Sigma Lambda: (Burgundy & Gold) Diana Annie Davis Biology Non Traditional Students: At least 24 hours at WU, a cumulative GPA of 3.2 Kasey Rae Heslin Biology, Cum Laude and must be in the upper 20% of their class
Jocelyn Faith Jackson Biology Sigma Zeta: (Blue & Silver) George Livingston Biology, Cum Laude Natural Sciences, Computer Science or Mathematics majors: at least 25 hours Gilot Morán Camilo Biology including 15 hours in the major, attain 3.0 GPA in Science and Mathematics and a cumulative 3.00 GPA Sarah Payton Rasnake Biology, Magna Cum Laude MacKinzie Elaine Ratledge Biology, Summa Cum Laude Alumni Philanthropy Cord: (Navy & Gold) Gabriel Oshean Simpson Biology Worn by graduates who have demonstrated support of their alma mater by becoming a financial donor Gariella Marie Trilla Espada Biology Student Athlete Stole: (White & Gold) Varsity student athletes graduating with a bachelors degree and having at least a 3.00 overall GPA
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Academic Honors Exercise and Sport Studies John Eric Bean, III...... Sport Management Peter Carcioppolo ...... Exercise Science The University recognizes the academic achievement of graduating bachelor students through awards of Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Shanice Aaliyah Cook ...... Exercise Science Laude, and Cum Laude. Cameron M. Cooper ...... Exercise Science, Magna Cum Laude Alanie Marie Cora ...... Exercise Science Avery Madison Cotterill ...... Exercise Science Academic Honor Grade Point Average Rachel Lynn DeWeerd ...... Exercise Science Summa Cum Laude 3.90 or higher Daniel Esteril ...... Sport Management Magna Cum Laude 3.70-3.89 Willie Lewis Floyd ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership Cum Laude 3.50-3.69 Mossiah K. Griffith ...... Exercise Science Tamara Hanson ...... Exercise Science
Quinterrious Hill ...... Sport Management Master Grade Point Average Trevon Reginald Jackson ...... Sport Management Distinction 4.00 D’Asia James ...... Exercise Science Sandro Joseph ...... Sport Management Xavier Marshall ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership Jan Michael Martinez Colon ...... Exercise Science Matthew McClure...... Exercise and Sport Leadership Li’mackie McMahan ...... Exercise Science Brayden G. Pierce...... Sport Management Joshua Pinkney ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership, Cum Laude Diana Rayder ...... Exercise Science Tatiana Lexxy Rodriguez ...... Sport Management Antonio Santos ...... Exercise Science, Magna Cum Laude Sabrina Alexis Scott ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership, Magna Cum Laude Timothy Shaner ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership, Magna Cum Laude Matthew Simmons ...... Sport Management Kody Smith ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership Tadeus John Stockowski ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership Jacob Michael Upchurch ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership Michael Ty Melbourne Vandall ...... Exercise Science Dion Zachary White ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership
Humanities and General Studies Chase Everett Alfsen ...... History, Magna Cum Laude Joshua Brown ...... History 8 17
Makayla Campos ...... Elementary Ed.: Grades K 6, Summa Cum Laude Marielys Cirilo ...... Educational Studies Board of Trustees Laura Motis, Chair Babson Park, Florida Jana Lynece Collins Myers ...... Elementary Education Bob Beckler ...... Wichita, Kansas Tevonda Dilworth ...... Educational Studies James Brown ...... Decatur, Georgia Katty J. Ginorio ...... Educational Studies Dean Burnetti ...... Auburndale, Florida Drake Lamont Goreck ...... Elementary Education: Grades K 6 Vondie Cook...... Daniels, West Virginia Joe Dehart ...... Lake Placid, Florida Brittany L. Hall ...... Educational Studies John Durham ...... Port Aransas, Texas Savannah Hancock ...... Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude Denise Grimsley ...... Zolfo Springs, Florida Brianna Elaine Howard ...... Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude Karl Hall ...... Colorado Spring, Colorado Steve Maxwell ...... Frostproof, Florida Sarah Julich ...... Educational Studies Rob Oakman ...... Tijeras, New Mexico Katelyn Mae Karshner ...... Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude Erica O’Neill ...... Lake Wales, Florida Joseph Lewis, Jr...... Music Education Natalie Royer ...... Anderson, Indiana LeeZa MayDell Linares ...... Educational Studies Bryan Scott ...... Titusville, Florida Mark Shaner ...... Vero Beach, Florida Bailee Christine Mack ...... Elementary Ed: Grades K 6, Magna Cum laude Heather Snively ...... Winter Haven, Florida Robert Paul Mast ...... Exceptional Student Education: Grades K 12 Marissa Story ...... Lake Wales, Florida Jessica Miller ...... Educational Studies, Magna Cum Laude Sue Stover ...... Windermere, Florida Tony Weiger ...... Birmingham, Alabama Kailienne Newberry ...... Educational Studies, Summa Cum Laude Denise M. Ortiz ...... Elementary Education Trustee Emeriti Savannah Grace Patterson ...... Educational Studies Marlene Pizarro ...... Educational Studies *Maurice Berquist *Warner Collins *Donald Pickett Bailey Polston ...... Elementary Education, Cum Laude *Carl Brewington Henry Fraley *Harold Pontious *J. D. Brown *Charles Green *Richard Smith Alona Robillard ...... Elementary Ed.: Grades K 6, Summa Cum Laude Horton Cagle *Earnest Gross Jack Tapy Cynthia R. Robinson ...... Educational Studies *Ken Cleary Wallace Ketron Victoria A. Rodriguez ...... Elementary Education James Claussen *Luther Moore Audra Skinner ...... Educational Studies Lindsay Morgan Slater..... Exceptional Student Ed.: Grades K 12, Cum Laude President Emeritus Karina Anne Smith ...... Educational Studies Dr. Gregory V. Hall Marsha Starzetski ...... Educational Studies, Cum Laude Katrina Lynn Stoudemire...... Educational Studies Vice President Emeriti Dean Emeriti Kiona Stull ...... Elementary Ed.: Grades K 6, Cum Laude Dr. Steven Darr *Dr. Leslie Ratzlaff Shayla Patrice Thompson ...... Educational Studies Dr. Doris Gukich Dr. William Rigel Alexis Megan Timms ...... Physical Education Consuelo Vasquez ...... Elementary Education, Cum Laude Faculty Emeriti Rebecca Walck ...... Elementary Ed.: Grades K 6, Magna Cum Laude *Dr. Charles Bates Dr. Terry Fasel Mrs. Janice Robillard Kaeli Marie Warren ...... Educational Studies *Dr. William Chrouser Dr. Ronald Jack Mr. Arthur Tetrick Sylvia Welsh ...... Elementary Education *Dr. Robert Clark Dr. Yvonne Morrow Dr. Collet Varner Alison Mackenzie Yawn ...... Elementary Ed.: Grades K 6, Cum Laude Dr. Linda Fasel Ms. Peggy Young Carissa Zimmardo ...... Elementary Education 16 9
Catina Hover Business Administration Tyrese James Business Administration: Management Isabella Jaramillo Business Administration: Marketing Angelica M. Jimenez Rosario Business Administration, Cum Laude Veronica Kamoi Silva Business Administration: Management Yadira Alvarado Lopez Business Administration Taylor Renae Massey Business Administration: Management Candidates for Moses Mertilus Business Administration: Finance Master of Arts in Education Degrees Joshua Mobley Business Administration Frank S. Montgomery Organizational Management Kristin Artz B.A., Warner University Jervontae Jontarious Shemar Morris Business Admin.: Accounting Jordan Michael Barker* B.A., Warner University Danielle Shae Paquin Bus. Admin.: Management, Magna Cum Laude Catherine Bush* B.S., Loyola University Alexis Paul Dennis Business Administration: Management Naschira Solanch Chacón* B.A., Warner University Gerelene Pinckney Business Administration Tyra Cook* B.A., Warner University Jonathan Quintana Rivera Business Administration, Cum Laude Tymesia Genelle Ellis B.A., Warner University Alicia Randle Business Administration Michael Quandrel Forrester B.A., Warner University Anthony C. Robinnson Business Administration: Management Isaac Lee Fuller, Jr*. B.A., Polk State College Andrea Silva Business Administration: Management Brandi Hanrahan* B.S., Florida Southern College Sammy L. Snipes, Sr. Business Administration Kasmine Holton B.A., Warner University David Torres Business Administration: Management Aaron F. Kehres* B.A., Warner University Samera Tubbs Business Administration Melissa Kelly* B.A., Warner University Nicklas Adam Videll Business Administration: Management Levi Brooks Lambert B.A., Warner University Stacia Marie Watters Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude Jirah Ligon B.A., Warner University Darryl Weaver Business Administration: Management Daniel Marin* B.A., Warner University Adonis Welch Business Administration: Management Robert Paul Mast B.A., Warner University Jalen Ceasar Williams Business Administration: Finance Kristin Sharpe B.A., Warner University Jennifer Melissa Williams Business Administration Taylor Tancredi Leal* B.A., Warner University Kaleb Wilson Business Administration: Management Ti’Anna La’Neisha Thomas B.A., Warner University Khyri Wright Business Administration: Management Brandy Traylor B.A., Warner University Torri Young Business Administration: Management Alexandra Valdes Roman B.A., Inter. American University of Puerto Rico Shelliann M. Walsh B.A., Warner University Education Sophia Gabriella Zimero B.A., Warner University Heather Ayscue Educational Studies Alicia Barrett Educational Studies, Cum Laude Julia Kristen Beeson Elementary Ed.: Grades K 6, Magna Cum Laude Taymari Brito Educational Studies Casey Calhoun Educational Studies *with Distinction (4.0) GPA) 10 15
Donald Brett Herrmelbracht Criminal Justice Candidates for Keana Hernandez Criminal Justice Master of Business Administration Degrees Sean L. Karshner Social Work Wilson Lorenzo, Jr. Communication Kyle Thomas Albritton* B.S., Florida State; M.A.Ed., Warner University Jessica Marie Osborne Criminal Justice, Cum Laude Kristall Yvonne Barber Baccalaureate Polk St. Col.; M.S., Warner University Tarnisha Robinson Alma Social Work, Cum Laude Emily P. Bass* B.A., Warner University Rafael Rodriguez Criminal Justice Christopher Beck B.A, Warner University Omar Saenz Criminal Justice Jude Clarke* B.A., Lee University Delila Angelica Santiago Criminal Justice Kyle Cunningham B.S., University of Florida Aubrey Ann Snively Communication Tandra Sherraye Davis* Baccalaureate Strayer University Alana A. St. Clair Social Work Douglas Elam* Baccalaureate Polk State College Chiquita Sha’Rne Thomas Psychology and Social Work Leonard Faison B.A., Warner University Oscar Villanueva Criminal Justice Tracy Forgues B.A., Warner University Dennis Clay Watkins, Jr. Criminal Justice Medesha Francis Feagin* B.S., Seton Hill University John Wiertel Criminal Justice Marilynn Hall B.A., Warner University Manuel Hegg B.S., Webber International University Business Administration Mario Holman B.A., Warner University Aaron Alfred Business Administration: Accounting Kristen Marie Isabelle* B.A., Warner University Augusto Araujo Silva Business Administration: Management Jason Kanoza B.A., Warner University Landan Matthew Bell Business Admin.: Management and Accounting Edgar Lopez B.A., Warner University Gabriel Bonilla Business Administration: Marketing Eric Lovett B.S., Berea College Douglas Chacon Business Administration Destiny Lowe* B.S., Warner University Stephen Chapman Business Administration, Cum Laude Luiz Eduardo Lustosa Baccalaureate Salgado de Oliverira University William Coca Business Administration: Finance Kenneth Mitchell B.A.S., Wayland Baptist University Matthew A. Coleman Business Administration: Finance Lucas Elliot Munoz B.A., Warner University Jacob D. Cooper Business Administration: Management Jarad Ellis Plair* B.A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agri College Nicholas Diaz Business Administration: Management Vanessa Revelo Baccalaureate Polk State College Antoinette Brook Faulk Business Administration, Cum Laude Shawnti Renea Richardson B.A., Warner University Adrienne Yvone Foster Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude Stephen Rybka* B.A., Warner University Marshay Golden Business Administration Traymaine Schley B.A., Warner University Tyler Rene Gonzalez Business Administration: Accounting Demario Louis Scott B.A., Warner University Jonathan Governor Business Administration: Management Joseph Smith B.A., Warner University Marvic Griffin Business Administration: Management Rachel Smith B.A., Warner University Akia Q. Harris Business Administration Heather Marie Angela Stephenson Baccalaureate Polk State College Joshua Hasty Business Administration Virginia Strough B.A., Warner University Noah Michael Hazelton Business Administration: Accounting Casey James Suglia* B.S., University of Massachusetts Amherst Stephanie Marie Hill Business Administration *with Distinction (4.0) GPA) 11 14
Candidates for Jacob Driskell ...... Agricultural Studies Master of Ministry Degrees Michael E. Ford ...... Agricultural Studies Trace A. Foreman ...... Agricultural Studies Christopher Adkins ...... B.S., Corban University Hunter L. Gibson ...... Agricultural Studies Timothy E. Biggers, Sr...... B.S., Warner University Katelyn Heissler ...... Agricultural Studies Erica Demitris Cooper ...... B.S., Warner University Erin Elizabeth Jenkins ...... Agricultural Studies Pearlie Cummings ...... Baccalaureate Cornerstone College of Virginia Carson Noah Jones...... Agricultural Studies Aaron Holman ...... B.A., Johnson University Molly Ann Jones ...... Agricultural Studies James Louie Kiser ...... B.A., Cony York College Jarrett Glenn Joyner ...... Agricultural Studies Geraldine P. Pompey ...... B.A., Warner University Katrina L. Perkins ...... Agricultural Studies Robert Shannon ...... B.A., Warner University Jacob T. Ross ...... Agricultural Studies Zulaika Zoe Vizcarrondo Estrada ...... B.A., University of South Florida Duncan Sikkema ...... Agricultural Studies Chelsea Margaret Williams ...... B.A., Saint Leo University Trevor Gordon Thomas ...... Agricultural Studies Casey Wingate ...... Agricultural Studies, Magna Cum Laude Candidates for Abigail Joy Young ...... Agricultural Studies, Cum Laude Master of Science in Management Degrees Behavioral Sciences Sophia Ambersly ...... Baccalaureate Polk State College Sydney Coral Ackermann ...... Criminal Justice, Cum Laude Haley Auxier ...... Baccalaureate Palm Beach State College Michael Ahrens ...... Criminal Justice Rodney Dallas ...... B.A., Warner University Kaylea Brinee Andrews ..... Psychology and Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude Amanda Leigh Kuykendall ...... B.A., Warner University Oscar R. Ardon ...... Criminal Justice Iesha Livingston ...... B.S., Webber International University Alysa Augustin ...... Psychology Adrin Darnaile McGough, Sr...... B.A., Warner University Ronald Brackley ...... Criminal Justice Robert McManus ...... B.S., Florida State University Christina A. Bullard ...... Psychology and Criminal Justice Minnie Towns Merkledove ...... B.S., Everest University Kalyn Buteyn ...... Social Work, Summa Cum Laude James Ostojic ...... B.A., Saint Leo University Bruno L. Carvalho ...... Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude Robert Walmsley ...... B.S., Southeastern University Haley Elizabeth Clanton ...... Criminal Justice Samantha Tatum Weathersby ...... B.S., Southeastern University Erica Cole ...... Social Work Stephanie Ann Cooper Stewart ...... Social Work Candidates for Mathilde Couppé De K Martin ...... Psychology, Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts and Science Degrees Deandre Cranston ...... Communication Kasey Lee Dougan ...... Psychology and Criminal Justice Agricultural Studies Katheryn Endicott ...... Social Work Wyatt Broxson ...... Agricultural Studies Anthony J. Frese ...... Criminal Justice Courtney Jean Bryant ...... Agricultural Studies Tori Grant ...... Psychology Kara Elizabeth Clark ...... Agricultural Studies, Cum Laude Taylor Ann Gustafson ...... Criminal Justice Jamesha Hamilton ...... Social Work, Magna Cum Laude 12 13
Candidates for Jacob Driskell ...... Agricultural Studies Master of Ministry Degrees Michael E. Ford ...... Agricultural Studies Trace A. Foreman ...... Agricultural Studies Christopher Adkins ...... B.S., Corban University Hunter L. Gibson ...... Agricultural Studies Timothy E. Biggers, Sr...... B.S., Warner University Katelyn Heissler ...... Agricultural Studies Erica Demitris Cooper ...... B.S., Warner University Erin Elizabeth Jenkins ...... Agricultural Studies Pearlie Cummings ...... Baccalaureate Cornerstone College of Virginia Carson Noah Jones...... Agricultural Studies Aaron Holman ...... B.A., Johnson University Molly Ann Jones ...... Agricultural Studies James Louie Kiser ...... B.A., Cony York College Jarrett Glenn Joyner ...... Agricultural Studies Geraldine P. Pompey ...... B.A., Warner University Katrina L. Perkins ...... Agricultural Studies Robert Shannon ...... B.A., Warner University Jacob T. Ross ...... Agricultural Studies Zulaika Zoe Vizcarrondo Estrada ...... B.A., University of South Florida Duncan Sikkema ...... Agricultural Studies Chelsea Margaret Williams ...... B.A., Saint Leo University Trevor Gordon Thomas ...... Agricultural Studies Casey Wingate ...... Agricultural Studies, Magna Cum Laude Candidates for Abigail Joy Young ...... Agricultural Studies, Cum Laude Master of Science in Management Degrees Behavioral Sciences Sophia Ambersly ...... Baccalaureate Polk State College Sydney Coral Ackermann ...... Criminal Justice, Cum Laude Haley Auxier ...... Baccalaureate Palm Beach State College Michael Ahrens ...... Criminal Justice Rodney Dallas ...... B.A., Warner University Kaylea Brinee Andrews ..... Psychology and Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude Amanda Leigh Kuykendall ...... B.A., Warner University Oscar R. Ardon ...... Criminal Justice Iesha Livingston ...... B.S., Webber International University Alysa Augustin ...... Psychology Adrin Darnaile McGough, Sr...... B.A., Warner University Ronald Brackley ...... Criminal Justice Robert McManus ...... B.S., Florida State University Christina A. Bullard ...... Psychology and Criminal Justice Minnie Towns Merkledove ...... B.S., Everest University Kalyn Buteyn ...... Social Work, Summa Cum Laude James Ostojic ...... B.A., Saint Leo University Bruno L. Carvalho ...... Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude Robert Walmsley ...... B.S., Southeastern University Haley Elizabeth Clanton ...... Criminal Justice Samantha Tatum Weathersby ...... B.S., Southeastern University Erica Cole ...... Social Work Stephanie Ann Cooper Stewart ...... Social Work Candidates for Mathilde Couppé De K Martin ...... Psychology, Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts and Science Degrees Deandre Cranston ...... Communication Kasey Lee Dougan ...... Psychology and Criminal Justice Agricultural Studies Katheryn Endicott ...... Social Work Wyatt Broxson ...... Agricultural Studies Anthony J. Frese ...... Criminal Justice Courtney Jean Bryant ...... Agricultural Studies Tori Grant ...... Psychology Kara Elizabeth Clark ...... Agricultural Studies, Cum Laude Taylor Ann Gustafson ...... Criminal Justice Jamesha Hamilton ...... Social Work, Magna Cum Laude 12 13
Donald Brett Herrmelbracht Criminal Justice Candidates for Keana Hernandez Criminal Justice Master of Business Administration Degrees Sean L. Karshner Social Work Wilson Lorenzo, Jr. Communication Kyle Thomas Albritton* B.S., Florida State; M.A.Ed., Warner University Jessica Marie Osborne Criminal Justice, Cum Laude Kristall Yvonne Barber Baccalaureate Polk St. Col.; M.S., Warner University Tarnisha Robinson Alma Social Work, Cum Laude Emily P. Bass* B.A., Warner University Rafael Rodriguez Criminal Justice Christopher Beck B.A, Warner University Omar Saenz Criminal Justice Jude Clarke* B.A., Lee University Delila Angelica Santiago Criminal Justice Kyle Cunningham B.S., University of Florida Aubrey Ann Snively Communication Tandra Sherraye Davis* Baccalaureate Strayer University Alana A. St. Clair Social Work Douglas Elam* Baccalaureate Polk State College Chiquita Sha’Rne Thomas Psychology and Social Work Leonard Faison B.A., Warner University Oscar Villanueva Criminal Justice Tracy Forgues B.A., Warner University Dennis Clay Watkins, Jr. Criminal Justice Medesha Francis Feagin* B.S., Seton Hill University John Wiertel Criminal Justice Marilynn Hall B.A., Warner University Manuel Hegg B.S., Webber International University Business Administration Mario Holman B.A., Warner University Aaron Alfred Business Administration: Accounting Kristen Marie Isabelle* B.A., Warner University Augusto Araujo Silva Business Administration: Management Jason Kanoza B.A., Warner University Landan Matthew Bell Business Admin.: Management and Accounting Edgar Lopez B.A., Warner University Gabriel Bonilla Business Administration: Marketing Eric Lovett B.S., Berea College Douglas Chacon Business Administration Destiny Lowe* B.S., Warner University Stephen Chapman Business Administration, Cum Laude Luiz Eduardo Lustosa Baccalaureate Salgado de Oliverira University William Coca Business Administration: Finance Kenneth Mitchell B.A.S., Wayland Baptist University Matthew A. Coleman Business Administration: Finance Lucas Elliot Munoz B.A., Warner University Jacob D. Cooper Business Administration: Management Jarad Ellis Plair* B.A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agri College Nicholas Diaz Business Administration: Management Vanessa Revelo Baccalaureate Polk State College Antoinette Brook Faulk Business Administration, Cum Laude Shawnti Renea Richardson B.A., Warner University Adrienne Yvone Foster Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude Stephen Rybka* B.A., Warner University Marshay Golden Business Administration Traymaine Schley B.A., Warner University Tyler Rene Gonzalez Business Administration: Accounting Demario Louis Scott B.A., Warner University Jonathan Governor Business Administration: Management Joseph Smith B.A., Warner University Marvic Griffin Business Administration: Management Rachel Smith B.A., Warner University Akia Q. Harris Business Administration Heather Marie Angela Stephenson Baccalaureate Polk State College Joshua Hasty Business Administration Virginia Strough B.A., Warner University Noah Michael Hazelton Business Administration: Accounting Casey James Suglia* B.S., University of Massachusetts Amherst Stephanie Marie Hill Business Administration *with Distinction (4.0) GPA) 11 14
Catina Hover Business Administration Tyrese James Business Administration: Management Isabella Jaramillo Business Administration: Marketing Angelica M. Jimenez Rosario Business Administration, Cum Laude Veronica Kamoi Silva Business Administration: Management Yadira Alvarado Lopez Business Administration Taylor Renae Massey Business Administration: Management Candidates for Moses Mertilus Business Administration: Finance Master of Arts in Education Degrees Joshua Mobley Business Administration Frank S. Montgomery Organizational Management Kristin Artz B.A., Warner University Jervontae Jontarious Shemar Morris Business Admin.: Accounting Jordan Michael Barker* B.A., Warner University Danielle Shae Paquin Bus. Admin.: Management, Magna Cum Laude Catherine Bush* B.S., Loyola University Alexis Paul Dennis Business Administration: Management Naschira Solanch Chacón* B.A., Warner University Gerelene Pinckney Business Administration Tyra Cook* B.A., Warner University Jonathan Quintana Rivera Business Administration, Cum Laude Tymesia Genelle Ellis B.A., Warner University Alicia Randle Business Administration Michael Quandrel Forrester B.A., Warner University Anthony C. Robinnson Business Administration: Management Isaac Lee Fuller, Jr*. B.A., Polk State College Andrea Silva Business Administration: Management Brandi Hanrahan* B.S., Florida Southern College Sammy L. Snipes, Sr. Business Administration Kasmine Holton B.A., Warner University David Torres Business Administration: Management Aaron F. Kehres* B.A., Warner University Samera Tubbs Business Administration Melissa Kelly* B.A., Warner University Nicklas Adam Videll Business Administration: Management Levi Brooks Lambert B.A., Warner University Stacia Marie Watters Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude Jirah Ligon B.A., Warner University Darryl Weaver Business Administration: Management Daniel Marin* B.A., Warner University Adonis Welch Business Administration: Management Robert Paul Mast B.A., Warner University Jalen Ceasar Williams Business Administration: Finance Kristin Sharpe B.A., Warner University Jennifer Melissa Williams Business Administration Taylor Tancredi Leal* B.A., Warner University Kaleb Wilson Business Administration: Management Ti’Anna La’Neisha Thomas B.A., Warner University Khyri Wright Business Administration: Management Brandy Traylor B.A., Warner University Torri Young Business Administration: Management Alexandra Valdes Roman B.A., Inter. American University of Puerto Rico Shelliann M. Walsh B.A., Warner University Education Sophia Gabriella Zimero B.A., Warner University Heather Ayscue Educational Studies Alicia Barrett Educational Studies, Cum Laude Julia Kristen Beeson Elementary Ed.: Grades K 6, Magna Cum Laude Taymari Brito Educational Studies Casey Calhoun Educational Studies *with Distinction (4.0) GPA) 10 15
Makayla Campos ...... Elementary Ed.: Grades K 6, Summa Cum Laude Marielys Cirilo ...... Educational Studies Board of Trustees Laura Motis, Chair Babson Park, Florida Jana Lynece Collins Myers ...... Elementary Education Bob Beckler ...... Wichita, Kansas Tevonda Dilworth ...... Educational Studies James Brown ...... Decatur, Georgia Katty J. Ginorio ...... Educational Studies Dean Burnetti ...... Auburndale, Florida Drake Lamont Goreck ...... Elementary Education: Grades K 6 Vondie Cook...... Daniels, West Virginia Joe Dehart ...... Lake Placid, Florida Brittany L. Hall ...... Educational Studies John Durham ...... Port Aransas, Texas Savannah Hancock ...... Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude Denise Grimsley ...... Zolfo Springs, Florida Brianna Elaine Howard ...... Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude Karl Hall ...... Colorado Spring, Colorado Steve Maxwell ...... Frostproof, Florida Sarah Julich ...... Educational Studies Rob Oakman ...... Tijeras, New Mexico Katelyn Mae Karshner ...... Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude Erica O’Neill ...... Lake Wales, Florida Joseph Lewis, Jr...... Music Education Natalie Royer ...... Anderson, Indiana LeeZa MayDell Linares ...... Educational Studies Bryan Scott ...... Titusville, Florida Mark Shaner ...... Vero Beach, Florida Bailee Christine Mack ...... Elementary Ed: Grades K 6, Magna Cum laude Heather Snively ...... Winter Haven, Florida Robert Paul Mast ...... Exceptional Student Education: Grades K 12 Marissa Story ...... Lake Wales, Florida Jessica Miller ...... Educational Studies, Magna Cum Laude Sue Stover ...... Windermere, Florida Tony Weiger ...... Birmingham, Alabama Kailienne Newberry ...... Educational Studies, Summa Cum Laude Denise M. Ortiz ...... Elementary Education Trustee Emeriti Savannah Grace Patterson ...... Educational Studies Marlene Pizarro ...... Educational Studies *Maurice Berquist *Warner Collins *Donald Pickett Bailey Polston ...... Elementary Education, Cum Laude *Carl Brewington Henry Fraley *Harold Pontious *J. D. Brown *Charles Green *Richard Smith Alona Robillard ...... Elementary Ed.: Grades K 6, Summa Cum Laude Horton Cagle *Earnest Gross Jack Tapy Cynthia R. Robinson ...... Educational Studies *Ken Cleary Wallace Ketron Victoria A. Rodriguez ...... Elementary Education James Claussen *Luther Moore Audra Skinner ...... Educational Studies Lindsay Morgan Slater..... Exceptional Student Ed.: Grades K 12, Cum Laude President Emeritus Karina Anne Smith ...... Educational Studies Dr. Gregory V. Hall Marsha Starzetski ...... Educational Studies, Cum Laude Katrina Lynn Stoudemire...... Educational Studies Vice President Emeriti Dean Emeriti Kiona Stull ...... Elementary Ed.: Grades K 6, Cum Laude Dr. Steven Darr *Dr. Leslie Ratzlaff Shayla Patrice Thompson ...... Educational Studies Dr. Doris Gukich Dr. William Rigel Alexis Megan Timms ...... Physical Education Consuelo Vasquez ...... Elementary Education, Cum Laude Faculty Emeriti Rebecca Walck ...... Elementary Ed.: Grades K 6, Magna Cum Laude *Dr. Charles Bates Dr. Terry Fasel Mrs. Janice Robillard Kaeli Marie Warren ...... Educational Studies *Dr. William Chrouser Dr. Ronald Jack Mr. Arthur Tetrick Sylvia Welsh ...... Elementary Education *Dr. Robert Clark Dr. Yvonne Morrow Dr. Collet Varner Alison Mackenzie Yawn ...... Elementary Ed.: Grades K 6, Cum Laude Dr. Linda Fasel Ms. Peggy Young Carissa Zimmardo ...... Elementary Education 16 9
Academic Honors Exercise and Sport Studies John Eric Bean, III...... Sport Management Peter Carcioppolo ...... Exercise Science The University recognizes the academic achievement of graduating bachelor students through awards of Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Shanice Aaliyah Cook ...... Exercise Science Laude, and Cum Laude. Cameron M. Cooper ...... Exercise Science, Magna Cum Laude Alanie Marie Cora ...... Exercise Science Avery Madison Cotterill ...... Exercise Science Academic Honor Grade Point Average Rachel Lynn DeWeerd ...... Exercise Science Summa Cum Laude 3.90 or higher Daniel Esteril ...... Sport Management Magna Cum Laude 3.70-3.89 Willie Lewis Floyd ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership Cum Laude 3.50-3.69 Mossiah K. Griffith ...... Exercise Science Tamara Hanson ...... Exercise Science
Quinterrious Hill ...... Sport Management Master Grade Point Average Trevon Reginald Jackson ...... Sport Management Distinction 4.00 D’Asia James ...... Exercise Science Sandro Joseph ...... Sport Management Xavier Marshall ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership Jan Michael Martinez Colon ...... Exercise Science Matthew McClure...... Exercise and Sport Leadership Li’mackie McMahan ...... Exercise Science Brayden G. Pierce...... Sport Management Joshua Pinkney ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership, Cum Laude Diana Rayder ...... Exercise Science Tatiana Lexxy Rodriguez ...... Sport Management Antonio Santos ...... Exercise Science, Magna Cum Laude Sabrina Alexis Scott ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership, Magna Cum Laude Timothy Shaner ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership, Magna Cum Laude Matthew Simmons ...... Sport Management Kody Smith ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership Tadeus John Stockowski ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership Jacob Michael Upchurch ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership Michael Ty Melbourne Vandall ...... Exercise Science Dion Zachary White ...... Exercise and Sport Leadership
Humanities and General Studies Chase Everett Alfsen ...... History, Magna Cum Laude Joshua Brown ...... History 8 17
Kiara Coney General Studies Bradley D. Meadows History Academic Customs and Dress Dakota Lis’Marie Naples General Studies Alpha Chi: (Medallion, Blue & Green) 3.5 GPA or higher, in the upper 10% of their class, attended WU for more than one year Ministry Leon D. Anderson Music Ministry Alpha Lambda Delta: (Red & White) Freshman honor society, earned and maintained a 3.5 GPA Nigel Dixon Christian Ministry Leah Hagen Interdisciplinary Ministry, Magna Cum Laude Alpha Zeta: (Mode & Sky Blue) Christopher S. Jamegan Christian Ministry, Cum Laude Agricultural Studies graduates in the upper 40% of their class with qualities of character and leadership Isaiah J. Lightsey Church Ministry, Magna Cum Laude Zion Elyana Redmond Church Ministry Kappa Delta Pi: (Purple & Green) Christopher Reed Christian Ministry Teacher Education graduates with a 3.25 GPA or higher
Courtney D. Tate, II Christian Ministry Phi Alpha: (Royal & Light Gold) Ruthie Williams Christian Ministry, Magna Cum Laude Social Work major of sophomore statues; 3.0 GPA overall (3.25 GPA in re- Joel Zaila Biblical Studies quired social work courses)
Phi Epsilon Kappa: (Black & Gold) Natural Sciences Junior and senior Exercise & Sport Studies students with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher Aurora Maria Alderman Biology Irene Arias Biology, Magna Cum Laude Pi Gamma Mu: (Blue & White) Zachary Balogh Biology, Summa Cum Laude Social Science graduates with a 3.0 GPA or higher
Brooke Blommel Biology Sigma Beta Delta: (Green & Gold) Deatice Charles Biology Business Administration graduates in the upper 20% of their class
Jamesley Chery Biology Alpha Sigma Lambda: (Burgundy & Gold) Diana Annie Davis Biology Non Traditional Students: At least 24 hours at WU, a cumulative GPA of 3.2 Kasey Rae Heslin Biology, Cum Laude and must be in the upper 20% of their class
Jocelyn Faith Jackson Biology Sigma Zeta: (Blue & Silver) George Livingston Biology, Cum Laude Natural Sciences, Computer Science or Mathematics majors: at least 25 hours Gilot Morán Camilo Biology including 15 hours in the major, attain 3.0 GPA in Science and Mathematics and a cumulative 3.00 GPA Sarah Payton Rasnake Biology, Magna Cum Laude MacKinzie Elaine Ratledge Biology, Summa Cum Laude Alumni Philanthropy Cord: (Navy & Gold) Gabriel Oshean Simpson Biology Worn by graduates who have demonstrated support of their alma mater by becoming a financial donor Gariella Marie Trilla Espada Biology Student Athlete Stole: (White & Gold) Varsity student athletes graduating with a bachelors degree and having at least a 3.00 overall GPA
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Academic Customs and Dress Candidates for Modern academic regalia evolved from the kinds of apparel worn by monks Associate of Arts and Science Degrees and students in the 11th and 12th centuries to keep warm in the medieval cas- tles and halls in which they studied. Academic life as we know it today began Marissa Adame ...... General Studies in the Middle Ages—first in the church, then in the guilds. The teaching guild was the Guild of the Master of Arts, and the Bachelor was the apprentice of the Mark Allen ...... General Studies Master. Their dress was the outward sign of stature and responsibility. Aca- Adeline Anthony ...... General Studies demic regalia was a visible manifestation—in color, pattern, and design—that Zackeia Latisha Bacon ...... General Studies unified those of common discipline and like purpose. The four most common DaJuan Bennett ...... General Studies academic degrees are the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate. The Alexia Zita Benson ...... General Studies name of each degree comes from medieval university custom. American col- Rebecca Bentz ...... General Studies leges and universities use a common system of regalia including the gown, the cap, and the hood. Grace E. Bergeron ...... General Studies Kaitlynn Berry ...... General Studies The Gown Brittney Black ...... General Studies The flowing gown has become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it Janice Bland ...... General Studies covers any dress, rank, or social standing. It is usually black for all degrees Joshua Burroughts ...... General Studies except the associate. For the associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees, the Nikko Campbell ...... General Studies gown has no trimmings. For the doctoral degree, it is faced on the front with Zaire T. Campbell ...... General Studies velvet and has three bars of velvet on the sleeves. Kandis L. Chadwick ...... General Studies The Hood Alison Elizabeth Chancery ...... General Studies The hood creates a shield of the institution and discipline. The color of the vel- Jaylin Nicoles Chunn ...... General Studies vet facing of the hood indicates the discipline and the satin lining colors desig- J’Ericka Tra’Shell Cochran ...... General Studies nate the college or university granting the degree. Discipline colors commonly Vitor de Figueiredo Wagner ...... General Studies seen on hoods include: Art & Humanities—white, Science—yellow, Educa- Daniel Derius, Jr...... General Studies tion—light blue, Medicine—green, Music—pink, business—brown, Law— purple, and Theology—scarlet. Alexis Dewberry ...... General Studies Kayla Drawdy ...... General Studies The Cap Ethan Figgener ...... General Studies The freed slave in ancient Rome won the privilege of wearing a cap, and so the Breairra Foster ...... General Studies academic cap is a sign of the freedom of scholarship and the responsibility and Devin Frost ...... General Studies dignity with which scholarship endows the wearer. The color of the tassel is Tracy Andrea Gardner ...... General Studies often black but can also represent the institution of the discipline. A gold tassel Megan Gooden ...... General Studies is reserved for those who hold a doctoral degree. Alexander Gray ...... General Studies Latin Honors Chasity Greene ...... General Studies Warner University bachelor’s graduates may wear gold honor cords if qualified Savanah L. Griffin ...... General Studies for Latin honors: Cum Laude (3.5 3.69), Magna Cum Laude (3.7 3.89), or Ezra Tyre Guyden ...... General Studies Summa Cum Laude (3.9 4.0). Warner University master’s candidates may David Hafner ...... Agricultural Studies wear gold honor cords if qualified for distinction: 4.0 GPA.
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Alexis Hankerson ...... General Studies Donald Hermelbracht ...... Agricultural Studies Commencement Program Amy Lynn Hill ...... General Studies April 24, 2021 Kama L. Jackson, III ...... General Studies Ta’Ronn Johnson ...... General Studies 9:00 a.m. Deont’a Kerney ...... General Studies David Leigh Langston ...... General Studies Austin Lassiter ...... General Studies Processional ...... “Pomp and Circumstance in D, Op. 39 No. 1” Jonathan Reed, D.M.A. Daquwin Kosheen Lee ...... General Studies Associate Professor of Music Tiffany Lewis ...... General Studies
Ginah Marie Marten ...... General Studies Welcome ...... David A. Hoag, Ph.D. Debra M. Martin ...... General Studies President, Warner University Taylor Massey ...... General Studies Tammy Raulerson McCue ...... Agricultural Studies Invocation ...... Laura Motis Nayahna Shanista Miller ...... General Studies Board of Trustees, Chair
Jason Wesley Miller ...... General Studies Scripture Reading of 1 Peter 2:9 10 ...... Rodney Dallas Michelle Miller ...... General Studies Assistant Dean of Students Jelaina A. Morgan ...... General Studies Jonathan Raymond Munoz ...... General Studies Introduction of Commencement Speaker ...... David A. Hoag, Ph.D. Meshawn Neely ...... General Studies Amber L. Parker ...... General Studies Commencement Address ...... Bishop Timothy J. Clarke Senior Pastor of First Church, Columbus, Ohio Bailey Nashell Porreca ...... General Studies
Lowell Reed ...... General Studies Conferring of Degrees ...... David A. Hoag, Ph.D. Anekeen Rodriguez ...... General Studies Cory Terrell Rowe, Jr...... General Studies Special Recognition...... Gentry N. Sutton, D.Ed.Min. Amaya Lillian Sims ...... General Studies Vice President of Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer Phillip Stegman ...... General Studies Turning of the Tassel ...... Gentry N. Sutton, D.Ed. in. Erica Summers Stewart ...... General Studies
Reagan Leigh Tears ...... General Studies Prayer of Commissioning & Benediction ...... Mark Shaner Santiago Tovar ...... General Studies Board of Trustees Tyler Andrew Trussell ...... Agricultural Studies Julian Tyler ...... General Studies Recessional ...... “We Are Royals” by North Point Church Paola Edali Verdugo Bravo ...... General Studies
Sylvia Welsh ...... General Studies Please remain standing as the platform party and graduates recess. Keaton Williams ...... General Studies Please silence cell phones.
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Bishop Timothy J. Clarke Honor Society Members
Alpha Lambda Kappa Delta Pi Sigma Beta Delta Delta Kristin Artz Tandra Davis Marissa Adame Makayla Campos Nicholas Diaz Ethan Figgener Naschira Chacon Kristen Isabelle Ginah Marie Marten Savannah Hancock Amanda Kuykendall Makayla Campos Brandi Hanrahan Iesha Livingston Savannah Hancock Brianna Howard Destiny Lowe Bailee Mack Katelyn Karshner Daniell Paquin MacKenzie Ratledge Lebi Lambert Vanessa Revelo Abigail Joy Young Joseph Lewis Stephen Rybka Bailee Mack Traymaine Schley Robert Paul Mast Casey Suglia Bishop Timothy J. Clarke currently serves a Senior Pastor at First Denise Ortiz Samantha Weathersby Church of God in Columbus, Ohio, where he has ministered since Bailey Polston 1982. He is also the current Church of God Chairman of the General Alone Robillard Assembly and President of the Ministers Counsel which represents Lindsay Slater Sigma Zeta the governing and functional boards of the Church of God Interna- Alpha Sigma Kiona Stull Irene Arias tional Assembly. Lambda Taylor Tancredi Aurora Alderman Marissa Adame Shelliann Walsh Zachary Balogh Additionally, Bishop Clarke has served as the Associate Minister of Heather Ayscue Allison Yawn Brooke Blommel First Church of God in Far Rockaway, New York, and at York Ave- Michelle Diaz Andrememe Zimero nue Church of God in Warren, Ohio. He is the founder and Chief Cynthia Falk Jamesley Chery Prelate of the Berean Fellowship, an international assembly partner- Ashley Horne Phi Epsilon Diana Davis ing with pastors of small to mid sized churches, young pastors, and Logan Flood Christopher Jernegan Kappa those new to pastoral ministry. He has served in a number of other Kasey Heslin Jessica Miller John Bean, III Church of God leadership positions as well. George Livingston Angelica Jimenez Rasario Alanie Marie Cora Sarah Rasnake Sammy Snipes, Sr. Rachel Lynn DeWeerd Bishop Clarke equips pastors and leaders with the tools necessary to MacKenzie Ratledge Stacia Watters Mossiah Kitwana Griffith do effective ministry while offering a place of love, acceptance, and affirmation. He has published numerous books, the latest titled Cele- Tamara Hanson brating Family: Lessons from the Book of Ruth. D’Asia Selena James Xavier William Marshall Joshua J. Pinkney Bishop Clarke holds a Bachelor of Theology from The Graduate Theological Foundation, a Master of Ministry from Southern Califor- Tatiana L. Rodriguez nia School of Ministry, a Certificate of Theology and Ministry from Antonio Alejandro Santos Princeton Theological Seminary, and multiple honorary doctorates. Sabrina Alexis Scott He is married to Lady Clytemnestra Lawson Clarke and is a loving Timothy Nathaniel Shaner father and grandfather. Jacob Michael Upchurch
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President’s Message for Graduates
Today marks one of the biggest events in the lives of our graduates. It is a milestone to complete a university de- gree. We welcome all of our special guests to this graduation ceremony this morning. Unfortunately, this year with the Coronavirus we have had to limit our attendance, and practice some of the CDC guidelines for the ceremony. You have persevered through so much to graduate, and this pandemic will NOT stop you from what God has for you in the next chapter of your life. I believe the pandemic has made us more resilient and solid in our faith.
To the family and friends, you have been a part of the journey of these graduates. We thank you for your part in helping them achieve this milestone. Graduation would not be possible without your sacrifice and commitment.
To the graduates, congratulations on completing your academic jour- ney at Warner University. Now you become one of our 10,000 alumni who are making a difference around the world.
Warner University is committed to guiding individuals toward Christ like character and intellectual maturity while equipping them to serve. To that end, everything we do at Warner University is geared toward making that mission a reality. Today is the beginning of a new chapter as you leave this place to lead and serve.
May God continue to guide you on your journey in life. Again, congratulations. We are proud of you!
David A. Hoag, Ph.D. President, Warner University
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Warner University is committed to guiding individuals toward Christ-like character and intellectual maturity while equipping them to serve. Warner University
Commencement
Saturday, April 24, 2021
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