BROWNWOOD – February 1, 2016 – Howard Payne University graduated 84 students during its Commencement ceremony held at the close of the fall 2015 semester.
Dr. Bill Ellis, 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:
Austin
Rebekah Elizabeth Weaver – Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Summa Cum Laude
Bangs
Bradley Scott Wilson – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (coaching)
Brady
Janis Dianne Groves – Bachelor of Arts in communication (public and media communication), Summa Cum Laude
Brookeland
Kellie Lynn Warner – Bachelor of Science in chemistry
Brownwood
Michael Christian Ballejo – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (Christian education concentration)
Christina Calleros – Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice
Presley Neshaydith Davila – Bachelor of Arts in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Magna Cum Laude
Jesus Antonio Esparza – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)
Chelsea Nicole Garcia – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)
Victor V. Gonzales – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (coaching)
John Gray Gramling – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice, Cum Laude
Brogan Shea Henderson – Bachelor of Science in psychology (counseling/clinical), Summa Cum Laude
Jonathan Rick Henderson – Master of Arts in Youth Ministry
Juan Gregorio Hernandez – Bachelor of Music in music-instrumental (all-level certification)
Jerry Talton Hurt – Bachelor of Arts in youth ministry, Summa Cum Laude
Paula Michelle Johnson – Bachelor of Science in social work
Summer Christine King – Bachelor of Business Administration in management, Magna Cum Laude
Kelcie Michelle Lloyd – Bachelor of Business Administration in management, Summa Cum Laude
Saulo Elias Mendoza – Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Summa Cum Laude
Sierra Montana Westerman – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)
Laura Caroll Whiteley – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)
Burleson
Cristalyn Hope Fitzgerald – Bachelor of Arts in cross-cultural studies and political science (general)
Hector John Rodriguez – Master of Business Administration
Canyon
Marcus David Muldrow – Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing
Carbon
Brooke Lyndsey Goad – Bachelor of Arts in family studies, Cum Laude
Carrollton
Courtney Alyse Officer – Bachelor of Arts in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude
Clyde
Cathryn Michaela Rasbury – Bachelor of Music in music-instrumental (all-level certification)
College Station
Troy Edmund Cuff – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice
Comanche
Nathan Wayne Byrd – Bachelor of Science in chemistry, Summa Cum Laude
Dallas
Stephanie Michelle Jackson – Bachelor of Arts in English
Decatur
Bridgette Lee Cummings – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (family psychology)
Early
Christopher Michael Burnett – Bachelor of Music in music-instrumental (all-level certification)
Marcie Lynn Drew – Master of Business Administration
Eastland
Corey Wynn Howie – Bachelor of Arts in youth ministry
Tiffani Rose Peeples – Bachelor of Arts in communication (public and media communication), Magna Cum Laude
El Paso
Raquel Cowans – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in business administration
Matthew Stephen Gray – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (composite concentration)
Reggie Ortiz – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (composite concentration), Summa Cum Laude
Fort Worth
Edith Angelica Rodriguez – Bachelor of Science in psychology (general psychology)
Frisco
Dillan Elaine Hanks – Bachelor of Science in athletic training
Gardendale
Gage Logan Smith – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice, Cum Laude
Garland
Rachel M. Ellington – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (general psychology), Magna Cum Laude
Christina Ruthann Roush – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies
Godley
Tolli Bre Wylie – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude
Gonzales
Margarita Melissa Solis – Bachelor of Arts in history
Gunter
Richard Austin Young – Bachelor of Business Administration in management, Magna Cum Laude
Hillister
Jessi Nicole Jordan – Bachelor of Arts in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and biblical languages, Summa Cum Laude
Honolulu, Hawaii
Camryn Leigh Lopez – Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Cum Laude
Houston
Dustin Vincent DeJohn – Bachelor of Business Administration in management
Kyle
Richard Charles Porche – Bachelor of Arts in communication (public and media communication)
Lewisville
Derrian Arnell Thompson – Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (systems development)
Liberty Hill
Jacob Ryan Sadler – Bachelor of Business Administration in management
Magnolia
Brandon Reno Pace – Bachelor of Arts in Christian education
Marble Falls
Patricia Ann Burleson – Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice
May
Adrian Renee Sandoval – Bachelor of Science in biology
Mesquite
Patrick Kyle Dillard – Bachelor of Science in social studies composite (grade 8-12)
New Braunfels
Matthew Ryan Aguirre – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice
John Marshall Hill – Master of Business Administration
Matthew Wayne Lotz – Master of Business Administration
Randall Scott Murphy – Master of Business Administration
Kevin Douglas Wartsbaugh – Master of Business Administration
Patrick Thomas Youngblood – Master of Business Administration
Rose Marie Zamora – Master of Business Administration
Pleasanton
Kelsie Lyn Piland – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (general psychology)
Pottsville
Halye Payge Gilbert – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)
Purmela
Colton Jess McCabe – Bachelor of Science in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and political science/pre-law, Cum Laude
Red Oak
Brittany Taylor Davis – Bachelor of Science in psychology (general psychology)
Rochelle
Nathanael Adams – Bachelor of Arts in English
Salado
Mikayla Nicole Warren – Bachelor of Arts in cross-cultural studies
San Antonio
Angelica Maria Gray – Bachelor of Arts in social work, Summa Cum Laude
Zacchaeus Miguel Steidel-Santiago – Bachelor of Arts in communication (organizational and leadership communication)
Santa Anna
Loren Rae Pritchard – Bachelor of Arts in Spanish (all-level: early childhood-grade 12)
Seguin
John Wade Tomlinson – Master of Business Administration
Spearman
Benjamin Reese Moore – Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry
Springtown
Joel Torres Muzquiz – Master of Business Administration
Stephenville
Dakota Lee Gibson – Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting (finance emphasis)
Tyler Garrett Goodwin – Bachelor of Science in athletic training and exercise and sport science (all-level certification)
Courtney Jean Tatum – Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Summa Cum Laude
Trophy Club
Thomas Arthur Llewellyn – Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (systems development)
Waco
Christy Benae Hazelwood – Bachelor of Music in music-choral (all-level certification), Cum Laude
Waxahachie
Ashley Marie Moon – Bachelor of Arts in communication (public and media communication)
Wichita Falls
Eduardo Nunez – Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Zephyr
Katrina Nicole Mann – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)
Seth Ian Pitman – Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry