BROWNWOOD – July 2, 2018 – Howard Payne University awarded degrees to 119 graduates during its Commencement ceremony held at the close of the spring 2018 semester.
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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