Howard Payne University held its December Commencement ceremony at the close of the fall 2011 semester. Receiving their degrees were 78 August 2011 and December 2011 graduates.
Graduates include:
Abilene
Dayton Gene Ferguson – Bachelor of Arts in practical theology
Kellye Wheeler – Bachelor of Science in family studies
Caitlin Carol Woodard – Bachelor of Arts in cross-cultural studies, Cum Laude
Allen
David Duane Stewart – Bachelor of Arts in theatre
Bangs
Seth Ian Pitman – Bachelor of Arts in practical theology, Summa Cum Laude
Beeville
Aaron Jason Martin – Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice
Bertram
Trenton Alan Shipp – Bachelor of Music in music/instrumental
Bowie
Bryan Randolph Anderson – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science
Brady
Jeffrey Corde Morris – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science
Brownwood
Aaron Anthony – Bachelor of Science in family psychology and business administration
Michael Jacob Chastain – Bachelor of Science in criminal justice
Lacey Nichole Cox – Bachelor of Science in elementary education
Kelsey Naomi Duvall – Bachelor of Arts in art communication
Jessica Rae Ferguson – Bachelor of Science in elementary education, Magna Cum Laude
Samuel Gonzalez – Bachelor of Applied Arts in Christian studies
Shane Garrett Goodgion – Bachelor of Arts in studio art
Erin Lea Henson – Bachelor of Science in elementary education, Cum Laude
Evan Henson – Bachelor of Arts in practical theology
Debbie Martinez – Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies
Austin Christopher McIntosh – Master of Arts in youth ministry
Erin Christine Pennington – Bachelor of Science in elementary education
Kristi Marie Ramirez – Bachelor of Arts in social work
Ashton Zane Smith – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science/exercise and sport management
Raquel Leigh Spencer – Bachelor of Arts in communication, Cum Laude
Justin Paul Williams – Bachelor of Arts in Christian education
Burleson
Kaitlyn Marie Center – Bachelor of Arts in art communication
Coleman
Jerry Lee Butts – Bachelor of Science in criminal justice
College Station
Lauren Meredith Lewis – Bachelor of Science in biology
Comanche
Wesley Darren Carroll – Bachelor of Arts in Christian education
Comfort
Melissa Louise Hall – Bachelor of Arts in art/all-level certification, Magna Cum Laude
Conroe
Christopher Benny Martinez – Bachelor of Business Administration in business administration
Dallas
Darren McElroy – Bachelor of Arts in theatre
Del Rio
Billy Ray Cruz – Bachelor of Arts in political science/pre-law
Denison
Angela Nicole Haney – Bachelor of Arts in Academy of Freedom and political science
Duncanville
Natalie Lynn Hickson – Bachelor of Science in elementary education
Eastland
Melanie Nicole Cain – Bachelor of Applied Arts in criminal justice
Rebecca Diane Pruitt – Bachelor of Science in social work, Cum Laude
El Paso
Eva Rosa Benitez – Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Magna Cum Laude
Rafael Carrasco – Bachelor of Applied Arts in business management
Concepcion Ita Castillo – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies
Veronica Celia Gomez – Bachelor of Applied Arts in business management
Michael Paul Moss – Bachelor of Applied Arts in Christian studies, Cum Laude
Flower Mound
Jeremy Cole Glover – Bachelor of Science in computer information systems
Garland
Carrie Ann Bailey – Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Summa Cum Laude
Kaitlyn Brooke Zachary – Bachelor of Music in music/piano, Summa Cum Laude
Georgetown
Kyle David Ellisor – Bachelor of Arts in English/language arts
Lance Rushing – Bachelor of Business Administration in business administration
Grand Saline
Benjamin Cain Bishop – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science
Iowa Park
Nathan Joshua Gilbert – Bachelor of Arts in practical theology
Kingsland
Charles Wayne Manning – Bachelor of Arts in communication
Kingwood
William Hood – Bachelor of Business Administration in business administration
La Feria
Carlo Herberto Flores – Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice
Little Elm
Christina Nykanyirri Todo – Bachelor of Science in political science/pre-law and business administration, Cum Laude
Martindale
Aimee Ray – Bachelor of Applied Arts in criminal justice, Cum Laude
May
Rachel Allyse Ballard – Bachelor of Applied Arts in criminal justice
Mead, Okla.
Alexander Quaid Cross – Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing
Mesquite
Laura Ashley Cain – Bachelor of Science in elementary education
Mexia
Jonathan Hutchason – Bachelor of Arts in history
Midlothian
Jessica Morgan Hays – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science
North Richland Hills
Joshua James Sherman – Bachelor of Arts in theatre and English
Paradise
Richard Alan Reid – Bachelor of Arts in cross-cultural studies
Pearland
Rachael Lauren Amy – Bachelor of Arts in Christian education, Summa Cum Laude
Round Rock
Cole Yerby Tarlton – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science
Royse City
Paul Peyton Deets – Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Summa Cum Laude
Salado
Justine Joy Ferrell-Raborn – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science
San Angelo
Melinda Dickens – Bachelor of Arts in art/all-level certification, Cum Laude
Matthew Kyle Jones – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science
San Antonio
Ne’Lexia Galloway – Bachelor of Arts in communication
Kelsey Leigh Johnson – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science/exercise and sport management, Summa Cum Laude
Clayton Ray Tyner – Bachelor of Arts in practical theology
Matthew Paul Vargas – Bachelor of Arts in history, Cum Laude
San Saba
Guadalupe Vidales – Bachelor of Arts in mathematics and Spanish, Cum Laude
Schertz
Ashley Amanda Bono – Bachelor of Arts in Christian education and counseling/clinical psychology
Spring Branch
Tamika M Heline – Bachelor of Business Administration in business administration, Magna Cum Laude
Sugar Land
Jacqueline Therese Fisher – Bachelor of Science in counseling and clinical psychology
Watauga
Brent Anthony Hardwick – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science
Waxahachie
Joshua Dobkins Muse – Bachelor of Arts in Academy of Freedom and political science, Magna Cum Laude
Wichita Falls
Shaun Paul Stratton – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science
Students must have a 3.55-3.69 GPA 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.
