(Press Release)

Belton, Texas –The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor held their spring Commencement on Saturday, May 3 at the Bell County Expo Center. This was the university’s 152nd graduating class. Three-hundred and nine students were awarded degrees. Of these, 285 received baccalaureate degrees, and 24 students received master’s degrees.

Several awards were given during the ceremony. The awards included the Alpha Chi Award for highest overall GPA (4.0) which went to Austin Thomas Fischer of Belton, Christina Joy Hammond of Houston, Chelsea Faye Marie Schilling of Temple and Christa Jeanelle Wright of Georgetown. The Loyalty Cup for the student who is most representative of the ideals, tradition and spirit of the university went to Kyle Tubbs of Garland. The President’s Award for meritorious service went to Erica Valenta of San Antonio.

The following students were scheduled to graduate.

Graduates in alpha order by city:

Ace

Melissa Ann Colquitt – BM – Music Performance

Allen

Ryan Michael Neece – BS – Exercise and Sport Science

Arlington

Delana Denae Brewer – BA – English; Robin Rochelle Dubois – BPS – Professional Studies

Athens

Dawson Alcoy Barksdale – BBA – Management

Austin

John Wendell Bate, Jr. – BBA – Management; Violet Maria Cottongim – BSN – Nursing; Kristen Eryn Edlund – BA – Religion; John Wesley Ermis – BA – Theology and Philosophy; John Wesley Ermis – BS – Computer Science; Bonnie Rachel Flentge – BA – EC-4 Generalist; Katie Ann Haven – BBA – Management; Kathleen Ruth Heckler – BSN – Nursing; Jennifer Ann Hieronymus Higgins – BSW – Social Work; Erin Michelle Jones – BBA – Management; Elizabeth Katherine Keeling – BSN – Nursing; Lindsey Anne Liles – BA – Psychology; Melissa Rose Ochs – BS – Athletic Training; Thomas Gregory Umstattd Jr. – BBA – Management

Bartlett

Anthony Quinn Carter – BPS – Professional Studies; Angela Marie Garcia – BBA – Accounting

Bay City

Felicia Lea Cano – BBA – Management; Amanda Paige Cartwright – BSN – Nursing; Kacie Diane Wesselski – BS – Psychology

Belton

Jessica Elizabeth Berry – BPS – Professional Studies; Rebecca Lynn Espinal Blizzard – BA – Mass Communication/Journalism; Eric Allen Bonstead – BBA – Finance/Economics; Erin Rene Camp – BS – Exercise and Sport Science; Nathaniel Norman Carrell – BS – Business Administration; Raegan Joy Cushman – BM – Music Composition; William Eugene Dewease II – BS – Exercise and Sport Science; Heidi Marie Dexter – BSN – Nursing; Erin Rebekah Edenfield – BA – Computer Graphics Design; Lisa Charlene Elliott – BPS – Professional Studies; Adrienne Micheale Evans-Quickley – BPS – Professional Studies; Shaun Michael Felechner – BBA – Marketing; Lacey Marie Felechner – BFA – Art; Austin Thomas Fischer – BA – Theology/Philosophy; Adam Thomas Froeschl – BA – Political Science; Michael Brandon Fuller – BSW – Social Work; Marie Angelica Guzman – BA – EC-4 Generalist; William Robert Hargrove – BFA – Art; Braxton Matthew Harris – BS – Special Education; Rebecca Jaylee Hilliard – BSN – Nursing; Jamie Suzanne Jay – BS – Business Administration; Laura Elizabeth King – BA – History & Social Studies; Connor Dean Kuykendall – BS – Sport Management; Haley Della Morgan – BSN – Nursing; Kimberly Lauren Morris – BA – Psychology; Kaysie Joy Morrison – BA – Recreation; Mary Jennifer Alyse Pinkert – BA – Education 4-8; Yesenia Ramirez – BSN – Nursing; Marissa Ann Samu – BS – EC-4 Generalist; Gayle A'Reita Scott – BA – English & History; Jessie Lynn Trimboli – BA – English; Hans Christopher Unbehagen – BS – Exercise and Sport Science; Patrick Jerome Williams – BPS – Professional Studies

Benbrook

Julie Michelle Barr – BSW – Social Work; Jason Daniel Reese – BS – Sport Management

Blanco

Larry Todd Hartmann – BA – Mass Communication/Journalism

Brehnam

Danielle Kay Dahmann – BA – English; Katy Caroline Dahlquist – BBA – Marketing; Haley Danielle Glasco – BA – Theology/Philosophy

Bulverde

Kacie Elizabeth Kripner – BS – Psychology

Cameron

Jenny Marie Santellano – BA – Special Education; Felicia Rushun Wesley – BPS – Professional Studies

Carthage

Ryan Garvin McNair – BS – Psychology

Celeste

Aleigha Nichelle Perez – BPS – Professional Studies

Center

Jeryl Allen Wheeler – BS – Mathematics

Centerville

Colby Reed Nichols – BS – Political Science

Charlotte

Kelli Renae Wilson – BSN – Nursing

China Spring

Mary Lee Ann Bartlett – BSW – Social Work; Micah James Downing – BAS – Concentration: Computer Science

Cibolo

Zachary Seth Newcomb – BS – Exercise and Sport Science

Conroe

Delories Jean Hughes – BA – Performance Studies

Copperas Cove

Maria-Christina Santos Bright – BS – Psychology & Sociology; David James Easlick – BFA – Art; Sarah Jayne Grimes – BA – Political Science; Michelle Marie Kabaj – BPS – Professional Studies; Cynthia Carter Lejeune – BS – Psychology; Chad Russell Mann – BS – Exercise and Sport Science; Marlon Glenn Threat – BA – Christian Ministry; David Matthew Twilleager – BS – History; Joshua Doyle Welch – BBA – Accounting

Corsicana

Tara Nicole Todd – BA – History & Spanish

Crowley

Daniel Eddie Quinones – BA – Communication

Cypress

Travis Leonard Johns – BS – Exercise and Sport Science; Harvey Leslie Sarles IV – BBA – Marketing

Dallas

Jennifer Ann Meers – BA – Mass Communication/Journalism

Desoto

Kay Lynn Verheyden – BSN – Nursing

Edna

Brian Lee Hyden – BPS – Professional Studies; Mark Byron Shutt – BBA – Finance/Economics

Fairfield

Anna Catherine Bonner – BA – Psychology

Fayetteville

Matthew Steven Kelly – BA – Psychology

Florence

Morgan Rae Muñoz – BSW – Social Work

Fort Hood

Demeka Nicole Daniels – BS – Psychology

Fort Worth

Shannon Darnell Barnes – BS – Exercise and Sport Science

Fredericksburg

Chad Robert Zenner – BS – Exercise and Sport Science

Galveston

Christopher James Bertolino – BA – Christian Ministry & Recreation

Garland

Kyle Lee Tubbs – BA – Christian Ministry & Performance Studies

Gatesville

Kenneth Daniel Veazey – BPS – Professional Studies

Georgetown

Katie Lynne Keith – BBA – Marketing; Ashley Elizabeth Schiller – BSN – Nursing; Brett Evan Tasin – BS – Computer Graphics Design; Christa Jeanelle Wright – BM – Music Education

Granbury

Justin Ryan Dollins – BBA – Management

Harker Heights

Lauren Grace Bohannan – BSN – Nursing; Teresa Janette Curran – BBA – Accounting; Mariana Gutierrez – BA – Spanish/Psychology; Christine Nicole Ott – BA – Special Education; Margarita Piñeiro – BPS – Professional Studies; Lucille Roane – BSW – Social Work; Cecilia Theuring Roman – BSN – Nursing; Tori Marie Thompson – BSW – Social Work

Hearne

Paige Nicole Jatzlau – BSN – Nursing

Hebbronville

Candace Rae Rackley – BA – EC-4 Generalist

Hempstead

Samantha Dianne Styers – BSN – Nursing

Hewitt

Courtney Michelle Woodliff – BFA – Art

Horseshoe Bay

Nancy Veronica Otero – BS – Biology

Houston

Emily May Burkhead – BA – EC-4 Generalist; Christina Joy Hammond – BA – Performance Studies; Lauren Michelle Raschke – BSN – Nursing; Megan Christine Raschke – BSN – Nursing; Timothy Adam Stanley – BA – Christian Ministry

Huffman

Wesley Ryan Bull – BS – Biology

Humble

Mary Elizabeth Collier – BCM – Christian Ministry

Huntsville

Jennifer Sue Zimmerman – BSN – Nursing

Hurst

April Turaz Sterling – BSN – Nursing & Psychology

Katy

Shannon Eileen Fraser – BA – EC-4 Generalist; Richard Alan LaFont – BBA – Accounting

Kempner

Joshua Randall Davis – BA – History

Kilgore

Caitlin Love Murray – BA – Spanish

Killeen

Jessica Janette Alvayero – BSN – Nursing; John Richard Borman – BBA – Finance; Peggy Jean Cain – BS – History & Mathematics; Morgan Page Catrett – BSN – Nursing; Angela Michelle Hines Childers – BA – Education 4-8; Audria Denise Edmond – BPS – Professional Studies; Micheleine Guerrier – BS – Chemistry & Biology; Bianca Nicolette Hall – BS – Biology & Psychology; Katie Jo Krob – BS – Sociology; Leah Lorene Lahoda – BS – Biology; Christina Noel Lantis – BSN – Nursing; Matthew James Litaker – BS – Psychology; Denise Renae Marcos – BA – Mass Communication/Journalism; Brenton Thomas McKinney – BS – Chemistry; Joseph Michael Munoz – BS – Computer Science; Christina Marie Nunemaker-White – BM – Music Education; Yvette DeLeon Phillips – BA – English; Lori Jane Rackley – BS – Athletic Training; Megan Elizabeth Snyder – BPS – Professional Studies; Shae Lavon Solomon – BS – Business Administration; Elsa Flores Stachl – BSN – Nursing; Willie A. Trent – BFA – Art; Frank Vitoria Jr. – BS – Computer Science

Kingwood

Lindsey Nicole Cooper – BA – Psychology; Deborah Suzanne Dodd – BA – Computer Graphics Design; Kristin Janelle Keller – BSN – Nursing; Sarah Christa Thomas – BSN – Nursing

Lacy Lakeview

Erica Michelle Hogue – BSN – Nursing

Lago Vista

Brittany Kristine Mumme – BS – Mathematics; Lauren Michelle Thompson – BS – Psychology

Lamesa

Jade M'Lee Beaty Pierce – BSW – Social Work

Lampasas

Aletha Danielle Reynolds – BA – Recreation Leadership; Johnna Faye Stotts – BSN – Nursing

Leander

Clayton Ryan Gustin – BBA – Finance/Economics; Ashton Brooke Miller – BBA – Marketing; Jonathan Michael Vazquez – BSN – Nursing

Lott

Daphne Kate Kahlig – BS – Mathematics

Manor

Elise Katarina Arellano – BA – Computer Graphics Design; Jessica Ashley Snow – BBA – Accounting

Mansfield

Brian Keith Etchison, Jr. – BS – Exercise and Sport Science

McGregor

Ashlee Brooke King – BBA – Marketing; Bradley Robert Norris – BBA – Marketing

Mercedes

Andrew Nathan Freeman – BBA – Management

Midland

Jay Daniel Solansky – BBA – Accounting & Finance

Moody

Kelly Nicole Reich – BS – Exercise and Sport Science

Morgan's Point

Krysta Ann Doyal – BSN – Nursing

New Braunfels

Mitchell Ross-Pullen Still – BS – Computer Science

Nolanville

Lisa Marie Garcia – BSW – Social Work; Nicole Tasha Meine Nielsen – BSN – Nursing; Marnie Nadine Wood Layton – BSW – Social Work

Oglesby

Jane Evvie Pitts – BA – EC-4 Generalist

Pearland

Christopher Leeander Robinson – BFA – Art

Pleasanton

Megan Nichol Benishek – BA – Mass Communication/Journalism

Port Lavaca

Daniel Alexander McFarland – BA – Christian Studies

Portland

Mika Denae Neal Cochrum – BSW – Social Work

Richardson

Ross Michael Akers – BA – Performance Studies; Caitrina Michelle Drago – BSN – Nursing

Robinson

Kelly Marie DuShane – BA – English; Cassie Leigh Threadgill – BA – Mass Communication/Journalism

Rockdale

Kayla Hope Jensen – BA – Performance Studies

Rockwall

Heather Michelle Gates – BBA – Accounting

Rogers

Jenna Ryan Bland – BSN – Nursing; Kimberlie Rae Campbell – BS – Exercise and Sport Science

Round Rock

Jennifer Lee Boelter – BSN – Nursing; Stephanie Deann Lenz – BA – EC-4 Generalist; Mary Ann McCaslin – BSN – Nursing; Candice Diane Thompson – BSN – Nursing; Laura Carpenter Umscheid – BA – EC-4 Generalist; Ashley Nicole Westerfield – BS – Business Administration

Salado

Glynis Lauren Akins – BS – EC-4 Generalist; Joseph Raymond Baltrun – BPS – Professional Studies; Colleen Michelle Mitchel – BPS – Professional Studies; Richard Ryan Eastman – BA – Christian Ministry

San Antonio

Heather Renae Bender – BA – Special Education; Kristin Michelle McGilvray – BSN – Nursing; Erica Renee Valenta – BA – Communication

Spearman

Laura Elizabeth Gillaspie – BSN – Nursing

Spring

Lauren Adona Mathiews – BSN – Nursing; Rebecca Lee McNabb – BSW – Social Work

Sweeny

Lance Ryan Jordy – BS – Biology

Taylor

Ashley Rebecca Ashmore – BA – Special Education

Temple

Charla Ann Adcock – BSN – Nursing; J. Brandon Barnes – BBA – Economics/ Finance; Mary Evonne Becerra – BA – Criminal Justice & & Sociology; Tiffany Camille Boyd Cox – BSN – Nursing; Calvin Wayne Bradley – BPS – Professional Studies; Aaron Keith Bragewitz – BPS – Professional Studies; Laura Ashley Bulls – BA – English; Jackson Waldon Chandler II – BBA – Marketing; Michelle Lyn Clemens – BBA – Marketing; Lisa Monica Daniels – BSW – Social Work; La Shaan Arkala Depina – BAS – Concentration: Biology; Mary Penelope Dickson – BS – Athletic Training; Andrey Dephonza Ford – BS – Business Administration & Psychology; Raul N. Garcia – BFA – Art, Studio Art emphasis; Kevin Francis Godsil – BPS – Professional Studies; Richard Gomez, Jr. – BAS – Concentration: Business Administration; Danielle Dawn Hampton – BA – Mass Communication/Journalism; Kristapher Glenn Haney – BS – Exercise and Sport Science; Michelle Renee Hernandez – BS – EC-4 Generalist; Shawn Andrew Hill – BS – Sport Management; Cheryl Dianne Hively – BSN – Nursing ; Angela Renee Hokanson – BA – Criminal Justice & Psychology; Trey Lynn Honeycutt – BS – Exercise and Sport Science; La'Keisha Chantaé Hughes – BS – Sociology; Donna Jean Jacobs – BS – Criminal Justice; James Andrew McNally – BAS – Concentration: Computer Science; Peter Michael Medlock – BPS – Professional Studies; Ashley Dawn Miehle – BSN – Nursing; Michelle Lanette Moore – BS – Sociology; Daniel Esteban Morillo – BS – Computer Science; Carlotta Yvette Oats – BSN – Nursing; Joshua Anthony Oropello – BBA – Computer Information Systems; Juan Roberto Reyes – BA – Psychology; Magdaly Rivera – BBA – Management; Paul Jonathan Schiller – BBA – Accounting ; Chelsea Faye Marie Schilling – BA – Mass Communication/Journalism; Justin Scott Schwartz – BS – Business Administration; Katherine LaForge Seals – BFA – Art; Katherine Marie Sharp – BA – EC-4 Generalist; Lindsey Anne Sisk – BFA – Art, Computer Imaging emphasis; April Michelle Stone – BPS – Professional Studies; Joshua Neal Taube – BA – Psychology; Pia Langub Villalon – BSW – Social Work; Heather Renee Webster – BPS – Professional Studies; Laina Jean White – BS – EC-4 Generalist; Tenesha Yvonne Williams – BSN – Nursing

Waco

Katy Lynn Butler – BS – Psychology; Deborah Lynn Eldridge – BSN – Nursing; Juan Emanuel Lopez – BBA – Management; Monica LaShelle Lucas – BSW – Social Work; Natalie Carol Morphew – BPS – Professional Studies; Erica Marie Reyes-Rosas – BSW – Social Work; Karen Elaine Rinewalt – BSW – Social Work; Elizabeth Ashley Stevens – BA – Special Education; Jonathan Paul Wible – BBA – Management

Waxahachie

Jennifer Michelle Williams – BPS – Professional Studies

Webster

Julia Geraldine Woodruff – BSN – Nursing

Weir

Leah Rene Leps – BS – Education 4-8

West

Tyler James Hykel – BS – Sport Management

West Columbia

Earnest David Peña – BS – Sport Management

Whitney

Brittany Reneé Burks – BSW – Social Work

Windthorst

William Chad Green – BSN – Nursing

Winnsboro

Dana Sue Leach – BFA – Art

Out of State Graduates:

Columbus, GA

Gerardo Wilfredo Urrutia – BA – Mathematics

Manhattan, KS

Steven Caleb Maglio – BA – EC-4 Generalist

Sumter, SC

Jessica Robyn Perry – BSW – Social Work

Master’s degree students in alpha order by city:

Austin

Se Min Kim – MA – Psychology and Counseling

Belton

Jennifer Lynn Barnett – MA – Community Counseling; Orlan Henry Franks, III – MS – Information Systems; Jinny Marie Jinkins – MA – Community Counseling; Jackilyn Christine Parker – MBA – Management

Burnet

Jessica Renee Hardi – MA – Community Counseling

Killeen

Mitchell Clay Carlisle – MS – Information Systems; Laura Dawson Delaney – MA – Community Counseling; Vicki Laine Foster – MBA – Management; Reginald James Huggins – MED – Educational Administration; Emilio Xavier Olivares – MED – Educational Administration

Kosse

Johanna Childress Lindsey – MED – Educational Psychology

Round Rock

Andrew Jay Farrell – MA – Community Counseling

Salado

Angela Beth Romero – MBA – Management; Cynthia Ann Gonzales – MED – Educational Administration; Christy Sharum – MA – Psychology & Counseling

Seguin

Maegan Elise Eikenburg – MBA – Management

Temple

Ashley Brooke Koonce – MA – Community Counseling