BROWNWOOD – June 30, 2022 – Howard Payne University presented degrees to 144 graduates at Commencement ceremonies held for fall 2021 and spring 2022 graduates. Degrees were conferred by Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, and other university personnel.
Abilene
Jordan Givens, Bachelor of Arts in strategic communication
Bethany McClure, Bachelor of Arts in Christian education and Biblical languages, Summa Cum Laude
Ackerly
Landry Connell, Bachelor of Science in athletic training
Alice
Madison Rush, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (youth ministry)
Alvin
Bailey Farmer, Bachelor of Science in strategic communication
Amarillo
Abigail Laubhan, Bachelor of Arts in Christian education (ministry leadership), Magna Cum Laude
Anson
Ivy Barbian, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)
Chelsea Walker, Bachelor of Arts in psychology (general)
Arlington
James Cook, Master of Business Administration
Austin
James Jakubowski, Bachelor of Science in biology
Bangs
Andrew Hackney, Bachelor of Science in mathematics (grades 7 – 12)
Alek Mendoza, Bachelor of Arts in theatre arts (all-level)
Bellville
Clay Wicklein, Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Summa Cum Laude
Bertram
David Frost, Bachelor of Arts in theatre, Summa Cum Laude
Boerne
Leah Gordish, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general), Cum Laude
Brazoria
Emma Kacal, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude
Brookesmith
Chyna Allgood, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Brownwood
Jaylan Ballou, Bachelor of Science in information systems management
Haleigh Clevenger, Bachelor of Arts in English and studio art, Summa Cum Laude
Mackynlie Conklin, Bachelor of Arts in strategic communication
Cali Darnell, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)
Regina Dunlap, Bachelor of Science in chemistry
Brad Erskin, Master of Business Administration
Jordan Favors, Bachelor of Arts in strategic communication
Joshua Gerig, Master of Business Administration
Sarah German, Bachelor of Music in music education (instrumental – all-level), Magna Cum Laude
Brenden Hough, Bachelor of Arts in practical theology, Summa Cum Laude
Kelsey Mata, Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Summa Cum Laude
Rosa Munoz, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude
Daniel Patterson, Bachelor of Music in music education (instrumental – all-level), Magna Cum Laude
Mark Sisemore, Bachelor of Arts in Christian education (ministry leadership), Summa Cum Laude
Camden Wilson, Master of Education in sport and wellness leadership
Bobby Womack, Master of Business Administration
Christina Zamarripa, Bachelor of arts in history
Buda
Mariah Gonzales, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)
Mildreth Rodriguez, Bachelor of Science in biology
Center Point
Mackenzie Lyon, Bachelor of Science in allied health science, Magna Cum Laude
Cleveland
Isabella Buckley, Bachelor of Science in psychology (counseling and clinical), Magna Cum Laude
Coffeyville, Kansas
Baily Bowman, Master of Business Administration
Comanche
Allison Auvenshine, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (composite), Cum Laude
Brianne Davis, Bachelor of Arts in art (all-level), Cum Laude
Copperas Cove
Jessica Temples, Master of Education in sport and wellness leadership
Dallas
Mya Ross, Bachelor of Arts in English language arts (grades 7 – 12)
De Kalb
Daniel Puente, Bachelor of Science in business administration, Magna Cum Laude
Denton
Parker Brown, Bachelor of Arts in social science (jurisprudence) and the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, Magna Cum Laude
Discovery Bay, California
Trevor Fletcher, Bachelor Arts in criminal justice
Dripping Springs
Steven Phipps, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (personal trainer)
Early
Rachel Acker, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude
Haylee Allgood, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude
Hunter Coffee, Master of Business Administration
MaKayla De Leon, Bachelor of Science in mathematics (grades 7 – 12), Summa Cum Laude
Payton Hackney, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude
Hayley North, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Eastland
Jeramy Dodson, Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Summa Cum Laude
Katelyn Dodson, Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing, Summa Cum Laude
El Paso
Jose Almeida, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies
Anabel Argueta, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude
Martha Caldwell, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian Studies (composite)
Benny Carnevale, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian Studies (composite)
Irma Garcia, Master of Business Administration
James Shoemake, Master of Arts in theology and ministry
Euless
Amanda Moore, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Magna Cum Laude
Zachary Moreno, Bachelor of Science in business administration
Fort Worth
Katharina Van Wyk, Bachelor of Science in biology
Frisco
Nolyn Box, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general)
Madison Marzullo, Bachelor of Arts in biology and the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, Summa Cum Laude
Georgetown
Jadin Heriford, Bachelor of Arts in youth ministry, Magna Cum Laude
Grand Prairie
Aaron Hassell, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice
Hallettsville
Delaney Etzler, Bachelor of Science in allied health science, Magna Cum Laude
Harlingen
Ezra Rubio, Bachelor of Science in athletic training, Summa Cum Laude
Highland Village
James Helzer, Bachelor of Science in business administration
Horizon City
Paul Topper, Master of Business Administration
Houston
Reagan Coleman, Bachelor of Arts in social science (jurisprudence) and the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, Summa Cum Laude
Alyssa Corpus, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude
James Richey, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general)
Howe
Benjamin Olin, Bachelor of Science in social work and the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, Magna Cum Laude
Huntsville
John Cravey, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (youth ministry)
Hurst
Jade Rochelle, Master of Business Administration
Irving
Delaney Castor, Bachelor of Arts in history (grades 7 – 12), Summa Cum Laude
Jones Creek
Rylee McGee, Bachelor of Science in engineering science
Kaufman
Rodolfo Perez, Bachelor of Business Administration in management
Kerrville
Mason Green, Bachelor of Business Administration in management
Lake Jackson
Mackenzie Langham, Bachelor of Arts in Christian education (cross cultural ministry) and strategic communication, Summa Cum Laude
Lampasas
Austin Martin, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (all-level)
McKennah Randall, Bachelor of Arts in youth ministry, Cum Laude
Lavon
Hudson Smith, Master of Business Administration
League City
Joe Villarreal, Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting
Little Elm
Dylan Zeno, Bachelor of Science in business administration
Lockhart
Madison Zardiackas, Bachelor of Arts in English, social science (jurisprudence), and the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, Summa Cum Laude
Lytle
Hayden Jacobs, Bachelor of Arts in theatre
Magnolia
Carla Morales, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Mansfield
Obed Santos, Bachelor of Business Administration in management
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Victoria Johnson, Bachelor of Arts in studio art
Marble Falls
Tyler Hickingbottom, Master of Arts in youth ministry
May
Griffin Ehlers, Bachelor of Science in biology
McCaulley
Bridget Watson, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general), Cum Laude
McKinney
Madison McGarrh, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies, Cum Laude
Melissa
Kyle Smith, Bachelor of Science in business administration, Cum Laude
Midland
Tricia Webb, Master of Business Administration
Missouri City
Cameron Edmonson, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice
Mullin
Myra Mensch, Bachelor of Science in social work
New Braunfels
Kaedie Riggins, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice
North Richland Hills
Ryan Cottrell, Bachelor of Science in biology
Olton
Josue Garza, Master of Arts in theology and ministry
Pensacola, Florida
Jairuzniel Rojas, Master of Education in sport and wellness leadership
Pflugerville
Joshua Gordon, Bachelor of Arts criminal justice
Miguel Gutierrez, Bachelor of Arts in English language arts (7 – 12)
Isiah Thomas, Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice
Baizhan Wang, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (composite)
Phoenix, Arizona
Dominic DeNardo, Master of Business Administration
Port Neches
Jase Miguez, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general)
Robstown
Bret Eisenbach, Bachelor of Science in allied health science, Magna Cum Laude
Round Rock
Ryan McCord, Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Cum Laude
San Antonio
Salina Ali, Bachelor of Science in athletic training, Cum Laude
Allen Anguiano, Master of Education in sport and wellness leadership
Robert Avella, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice, Summa Cum Laude
David Paleo, Bachelor of Science in business administration
Nicholas Stolt, Master of Business Administration
Daniel Sustaita, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies
Santa Teresa, New Mexico
Ricardo Rodriguez, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice
Seguin
Abigail Castillo, Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and Bible
Reed Collins, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general)
Alexia Gonzales, Bachelor of Science in business administration
Madeline Rhodes, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude
Cameron White, Bachelor of Music in music education (instrumental – all-level)
Snyder
Zachary Gafford, Bachelor of Arts in social science (jurisprudence), Cum Laude
Spring
Katherine Hill, Bachelor of Arts in English, social science (jurisprudence), and the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, Magna Cum Laude
Springtown
Britni Hays, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies
Stanton
Payge Grable, Bachelor of Business Administration in management, Summa Cum Laude
Stephenville
Grace Hawkins, Bachelor of Arts in youth ministry, Summa Cum Laude
Sugar Land
Nicholas Infante, Bachelor of Science in business administration
Tyrell Thompson, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies
Teague
Kiley Persons, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general), Magna Cum Laude
Tolar
Madeline Dawson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Trophy Club
Chase Pittman, Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Summa Cum Laude
Tyler
Carter Renfro, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (all-level), Magna Cum Laude
Uvalde
Sierah Cook, Master of Education in sport and wellness leadership
Waxahachie
Kayla Hill, Master of Business Administration
Katherine Hughes, Bachelor of Arts in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)
Robert Wheaton, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general)
Whitesboro
Tevin Stevens, Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (systems development)
Willis
Kaitlyn Drewniok, Bachelor of Science in biology
Winchendon, Massachusetts
William Iannacone, Bachelor of Science in business administration, Summa Cum Laude
Yantis
Jayden Modrall, Bachelor of Science in engineering science
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Cutline: Howard Payne University presented degrees to 144 graduates from the fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters.