Brownwood News – Howard Payne University awarded degrees to 119 graduates during its Commencement ceremony held at the close of the spring 2018 semester.
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Dr. Bill Ellis, chancellor (then HPU president), and other university representatives conferred the degrees. Students must have a 3.55-3.69 grade-point average to graduate Cum Laude; a 3.70-3.84 GPA to graduate Magna Cum Laude; and a 3.85-4.0 GPA to graduate Summa Cum Laude.
Graduates included:
Abilene
- Jeremy Holland Newman Bartley – Master of Education in instructional leadership
- Shelby Leiann Harrison – Bachelor of Science in family studies
- Miranda Kristeen Rice – Bachelor of Science in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and in chemistry (biochemistry concentration)
Aledo
- Skyler Savanna Schoolfield – Bachelor of Arts in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, in Spanish and in social science (jurisprudence), Summa Cum Laude
Alvarado
- Jay Taylor Holland – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (personal trainer), Magna Cum Laude
- Cyle Jordan Johnson – Bachelor of Science in biology
Arkadelphia, Arkansas
- Rachel Leigh White – Bachelor of Science in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and in social science (global studies), Magna Cum Laude
Arlington
- Reagan McKinley Grisham – Bachelor of Arts in communications (public and media)
- Patrick Hunt – Bachelor of Science in mathematics
Austin
- Erin Elizabeth Buergner – Bachelor of Science in mathematics (middle school: grades 4-8), Summa Cum Laude
- Jesus Landeros Ramirez – Bachelor of Science in psychology (counseling/clinical)
- Jonathon Wayne Rosenauer – Master of Arts in theology and ministry
Bangs
- Corey Lane Martinez – Bachelor of Science in athletic training and in exercise and sport science (all-level certification)
- Jordan Lisa Pitman – Bachelor of Arts in cross cultural studies, Summa Cum Laude
Beaumont
- Rickey Andrew Guillory – Bachelor of Science in psychology (general)
- Djimonii Rai Jackson – Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing
Belton
- Abigail Nicole Miller – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood-grade 6)
Brownwood
- Robert Anders – Master of Education in sport and wellness leadership
- Derek Nathan Anderson – Bachelor of Arts in political science (pre-law)
- Katie Ellen Ash – Bachelor of Science in technology applications (high school: grade 7-12), Summa Cum Laude
- Andrea Christine Balderas – Bachelor of Science in biology
- Amy Danielle Baskin – Bachelor of Science in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and psychology (general), Summa Cum Laude
- Kelsy Anne Bellah – Bachelor of Arts in English language arts and reading high school (grade 8-12), Cum Laude
- Angela Leigh Curtis – Bachelor of Science in business administration, Cum Laude
- Jacob Zeth Escobar – Bachelor of Arts in social work
- Lexie Shana Farar – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (counseling/clinical)
- Kalari Yasmeen Faultry – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (general)
- Anissa Maria Garcia – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (general)
- Chelsea Nicole Garcia – Master of Education in instructional leadership
- Kindell Amon Hill – Bachelor of Arts in cross cultural studies, Summa Cum Laude
- Alsatia Reighn Jowers – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice (restorative justice), Cum Laude
- Monique Natali Maldonado – Master of Business Administration
- Jacob Drew McNeill – Bachelor of Science in studio art
- Cassandra Marie Mendez – Bachelor of Science in mathematics (high school: grades 7-12)
- Travis Anthony Moraga – Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing
- Tandi Joy Patton – Bachelor of Arts elementary education (early childhood-grade 6) and English
- Aaron James Pulley – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies
- Stanley William Roffe – Master of Education in sport and wellness leadership
- Isaac Conrad Herrera Sommers – Bachelor of Arts in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and social science (jurisprudence), Summa Cum Laude
- Caitlin Noel Vincent – Bachelor of Arts in cross cultural studies, Summa Cum Laude
Burleson
- Paighton Leanne McNeely – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (general)
Carrollton
- Kristin Anne Cunningham – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (all-level certification), Cum Laude
Cedar Park
- Cooper Hatley Blow – Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (systems development)
- Nicole Suzanne Goodwin – Bachelor of Science in biology
Clyde
- Rachel Renee Jackson – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (general)
Comanche
- Enna Mae Carroll – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (general)
- Jaze Mance Randolph – Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Summa Cum Laude
Conroe
- Ryan Wesley Mason – Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting (financial), Cum Laude
Cypress
- Shelby Renee Nash – Bachelor of Science in family studies
Desoto
- Bettina Ayna Ballet – Bachelor of Arts in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and social science (jurisprudence), Cum Laude
Early
- Morgan Tyler Lacy – Bachelor of Arts in social work, Magna Cum Laude
El Paso
- Javier Jacob Aguilera – Master of Education instructional leadership
- Michelle Erica Escajeda – Master of Education instructional leadership
- Kelly Lee Knott – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in business administration and Christian studies (composite concentration)
- Cynthia Medina – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in business administration
- Marnie Nicole Morales – Master of Education in instructional leadership
- Ronald VanOrder – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Christian studies (composite concentration)
Floresville
- Dorian J. Buitron – Bachelor of Music in music education (instrumental, all-level certification)
Fort Worth
- Abbey Catherine Beardsley – Bachelor of Arts in social work
- Vivian Thi Nguyen – Bachelor of Science in chemistry (biochemistry) and Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, Summa Cum Laude
- Judi Renee Pack – Bachelor of Music in music education (instrumental, all-level certification)
Gatesville
- Patrick Ryan Welsh – Bachelor of Science in psychology (counseling/clinical)
Georgetown
- Stephen Gabriel Oates – Bachelor of Science in mathematics
- Matthew Garrett Parks – Bachelor of Sciences in exercise and sport science (all-level certification)
Goliad
- Hanna Danielle Henson – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (pscyhology and ministry), Summa Cum Laude
Granger
- Brent Alan Ulmer – Bachelor of Science in mathematics
Hallettsville
- Dillon Keith McCord – Master of Arts in youth ministry
Hamilton
- Trey Joe Carpenter – Bachelor of Arts in Christian education, Cum Laude
Harker Heights
- Jada Ciera Evans – Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Cum Laude
Houston
- Jeremiah Kayne Wenzel – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice (forensic science)
Idalou
- Bryson Taylor Wallace – Master of Arts in theology and ministry
Irving
- Abner Abdia Reyes – Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Magna Cum Laude
Jacksonville
- Coby Allen Duren – Master of Arts in theology and ministry
Joshua
- Julia Lynne James – Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Summa Cum Laude
Katy
- Karli Gail Conrad – Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing
Keller
- Carter Harrison Berry – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (psychology and ministry)
- Maggie Arriette Van Nes – Bachelor of Arts in social work
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Wesley Timothy Smith – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice
Little Elm
- Rachel McKenzie Crane – Bachelor of Science in biology
Liverpool
- Ashlye Laura Grover – Bachelor of Science in business administration
Llano
- Rachel Elizabeth Hughes – Bachelor of Arts in English and Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, Magna Cum Laude
Lockhart
- Jacob Ryan Salazar – Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice
Los Fresnos
- Eric Mick Reber – Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (systems development)
Lytle
- Rebekah Joyce Lytle – Bachelor of Arts communications (public and media) and Guy D. Nemwan Honors Academy, Summa Cum Laude
Malakoff
- Rachel Lauren Henry – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood-grade 6)
Mansfield
- Emily Laura Lang – Bachelor of Science in biology
Marion
- Krystal Suzette Moreno – Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice (forensic science)
May
- Bryan Ross Pate – Master of Arts in youth ministry
McKinney
- Fred Zavala, Jr. – Bachelor of Arts in English language arts and reading (high school: grade 8-12)
Midland
- Andrew Mitchell Erwin – Master of Business Administration
- Julie Joe Yarbro – Bachelor of Arts in cross cultural studies, Cum Laude
Midlothian
- Emily Nicole Ball – Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Bachelor of Business Administration in management, Cum Laude
Mount Pleasant
- Joshua William Dykes – Bachelor of Arts in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and youth ministry
Natalia
- Zoe Sunshine Emley – Bachelor of Science in family studies, Summa Cum Laude
New Braunfels
- Christopher Henry Diaz – Master of Business Administration
- Gregorey Haven Fuller – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in business administration and criminal justice, Cum Laude
Newark
- Carissa Caley Higbee – Bachelor of Music in music education (instrumental, all-level certification)
Pipe Creek
- Aryn Lee Morris – Bachelor of Arts in family studies, Cum Laude
Poth
- Keeley Jo McKinney – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (general)
Ranger
- Sierra Cheyenne Spruill – Bachelor of Arts in social work, Cum Laude
Red Oak
- Sabrina G. Valverde – Master of Education in instructional leadership
Rio Hondo
- Josue Alfredo Garza – Bachelor of Arts in Christian education
Rising Star
- Kinsey Nicole Nall – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood-grade 6), Cum Laude
River Oaks
- Tai Lea Peacock – Master of Education in instructional leadership
Robinson
- Ally Presley McKethan – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (general)
Round Rock
- Joseph Thomas Flanigan – Bachelor of Arts in cross cultural studies, Cum Laude
Salado
- Ruben Daniel Lemus – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (all-level certification)
San Antonio
- Julian Storm Jimenez – Bachelor of Science in mathematics
- Micah Andrew Smith – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood-grade 6), Cum Laude
Schertz
- Christina C. Duncan – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (composite concentration
Seguin
- Kenneth Eugene Willfong – Master of Business Administration
Sweetwater
- Michael Ryan Hazard – Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Summa Cum Laude
Tuscola
- Sierra Dawn Bennett – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood-grade 6), Magna Cum Laude
Uhland
- Ariana D. Rehm – Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Vernon
- Haley Elaine Smith – Bachelor of Science in biology
Weatherford
- Morgan Paige Ashmore – Master of Business Administration
- Kendall Seth Ringler – Master of Arts in theology and ministry
Whitehouse
- Matthew Paul Gipson – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies
- Andrew K. Stevenson – Bachelor of Arts in social studies composite (high school: grade 7-12), Magna Cum Laude
Wylie
- Montana Shay Phelps – Bachelor of Science in chemistry and engineering science
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