Brownwood News – 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
