Brownwood News – Howard Payne University graduated 94 students during its Commencement ceremony held at the close of the fall 2017 semester. Those receiving diplomas included August 2017 and December 2017 graduates. 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.
Allen
Zachary Paul Wilkins – Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and sport science – coaching
Austin
Jason Lee Disney – Bachelor of Business Administration degree in management
Bangs
James Roland Hair II – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in criminal justice
John Thomas Patton McClatchy – Bachelor of Science degree in political science – general
Beaumont
Adrian Marquettes Hopkins, Jr – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in criminal justice
Big Lake
Samantha Lynn Guerrero – Master of Business Administration degree
Blanket
Taylor Wesley Kent – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in criminal justice
Brandi Renee Welch – Master of Business Administration degree
Brownwood
George Newton Alexander James Atkinson – Bachelor of Music degree in music education – instrumental (all-level certification)
Bryan Austin Baker – Bachelor of Arts degree in youth ministry, Magna Cum Laude
Troy A. Drummond – Master of Education degree in sport and wellness leadership
Regina Mayrene Fleming – Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting, Summa Cum Laude
Karina Marie Garcia – Bachelor of Science degree in social work
Shelbie Jo Harry – Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and sport science – general
Brandon Russell Helm – Master of Education degree in sport and wellness leadership
Samantha Michelle Henry – Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology -psychology and ministry
Jose Angel Hernandez – Bachelor of Music degree in music education – instrumental (all-level certification)
Zane Timothy Martin – Bachelor of Arts degree in youth ministry
Lindsey Rachel McKinney – Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing, Magna Cum Laude
Maria Elizabeth Mireles – Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish
Megan Leanne Peterson – Bachelor of Science degree in family studies, Magna Cum Laude
Dakota James Pulley – Master of Business Administration degree
Michael Joe Sellers, Jr. – Master of Business Administration degree
Edem Sessou – Master of Business Administration degree
Adam Lowman Sherrill – Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and sport science – coaching
Christopher Reid Stuard – Master of Arts degree in theology and ministry
Caddo Mills
Savannah Jade Moore – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in general studies, Cum Laude
Carlton
Tobias Ty Turney – Bachelor of Arts degree in youth ministry
Carrollton
TaShana Rae Hooker – Bachelor of Music degree in music education – instrumental (all-level certification), Summa Cum Laude
Cisco
Kristian Jalyn Baker – Master of Business Administration degree
Coleman
Taylor Cathlynn Armstrong – Master of Business Administration degree
Allison Kate Straach – Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education: early childhood-grade 6 and psychology – general, Cum Laude
Comanche
Caisson William Montieth – Bachelor of Science degree in business administration
Crystal City
Alberto Joseph Martinez – Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and sport science – coaching
Early
Brittiny Lynn Kelley – Bachelor of Science degree in social work
Frank Neil Ritter – Bachelor of Science degree in physical science: high school (Grade 6 -12)
Preston Erika Smith – Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education: early childhood-grade 6, Summa Cum Laude
Michelle Elaine Teague – Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice and family studies, Cum Laude
El Paso
Roxanne Jurado – Master of Business Administration degree
Ramon Martinez – Master of Business Administration degree
Davita Solorzano – Master of Business Administration degree
Iban Antonio Torres – Master of Business Administration degree
Fort Worth
Victoria Louise Malone – Bachelor of Music degree in performance – voice
Jenna Rynea Underwood – Bachelor of Science degree in biology
Fredericksburg
Serayah Smith – Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice
Garland
Heather Elaine Brandenburg – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in general studies
Graham
Laine Waymond Melikian – Master of Arts degree in youth ministry
Grand Prairie
Donovan Jarel Jenkins – Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and sport science – general
Grandview
Bailey Brian Smith – Bachelor of Science degree in business administration
Harker Heights
Katie Nicole Schulte – Bachelor of Science degree in biology
Hico
Lydia Mae Heinrichs – Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education: early childhood-grade 6, Summa Cum Laude
Hurst
Carrie Deann Condra – Bachelor of Arts degree in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and social science – global studies, Summa Cum Laude
Irving
Adam McCoy Jones – Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian education, Summa Cum Laude
Julio Adalberto Lazo Reyes – Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing
Kyle
David D. Hethcock – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in general studies
Levelland
Joshua Evan Shedd – Bachelor of Arts degree in history
Little Elm
Melanie Janene Lee – Master of Education degree in instructional leadership
Lytle
Jacob Josaiah Carrillo – Master of Education degree in sport and wellness leadership
May
Stephanie M. Kerby – Bachelor of Arts degree in family studies
Memphis
Callie Anne Molloy – Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and sport science – personal trainer
Midlothian
Rebecca May Blohm – Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice and social work, Summa Cum Laude
Chelsea Nicole Webster – Bachelor of Arts degree in English language arts and reading: high school (grade 7-12)
Monroe, Louisiana
Jessica Heather Simms – Master of Education degree in sport and wellness leadership
New Braunfels
Joseph Paul Coughlin – Master of Business Administration degree
William Albert D’Avanzo – Master of Business Administration degree
Randi Nicole Davis – Master of Business Administration degree
Robert Elton Droddy – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in criminal justice
Constance Angelee Favaro – Master of Business Administration degree
Chelsea Taryn Pitts – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in general studies
New Orleans, Louisiana
Kristine Marie Dietrich – Master of Business Administration degree
Odessa
Catherine Elizabeth Haston – Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education: early childhood-grade 6
Ozona
Kodi M. Glosson – Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and sport science – general
Pasadena
Justin Vincente Acosta – Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and sport science
Plano
Dillon Schuster Hughes – Bachelor of Arts degree in youth ministry
Princeton
Estevan M. Arbaiza – Master of Business Administration degree
Red Oak
Emily Morgan Selman – Bachelor of Arts degree in communication: public and media communication
Richardson
Emily Grace Wright – Bachelor of Arts degree in English language arts and reading: high school (grade 7-12)
Robert Lee
Everett S. Wilson – Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian education
San Antonio
Floridalma Campos – Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and sport science
Joshua Steven Johnson – Master of Business Administration degree
Devin Sara Mendelson – Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and sport science – general
Edgar Omar Torres – Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and sport science – general
Sidney
Dustin Charles Crawford – Bachelor of Arts degree in history
Stephenville
Lucas Jake Bowling – Bachelor of Science degree in psychology – general
Temple
Brandon Charles McGibeny – Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology – general
Maranda Alexandria Marlin – Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education: early childhood-grade 6
Trinity
Jeremiah Thomas Taylor – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in business administration
Troup
Ethan Chase Molnari – Bachelor of Arts degree in practical theology
Universal City
Aaron Allen Pendley – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in criminal justice
Vernon
Timothy Scott Emery – Bachelor of Music degree in music – church music
Waco
Ivon Teresa Mendoza – Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology – counseling/clinical track and Spanish
Lazhay Tranisha Winn – Bachelor of Arts degree in communication: public and media communication, Magna Cum Laude
Weesatche
Doris Caroline Walton – Bachelor of Arts degree in communication: public and media communication
Wichita Falls
Timothy Michael Stary – Master of Arts degree in theology and ministry
