HPUSquareLogoHoward Payne University graduated 84 students during its Commencement ceremony held at the close of the fall 2015 semester.

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.

Graduates included:

Austin

Rebekah Elizabeth Weaver – Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Summa Cum Laude

Bangs

Bradley Scott Wilson – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (coaching)

Brady

Janis Dianne Groves – Bachelor of Arts in communication (public and media communication), Summa Cum Laude

Brookeland

Kellie Lynn Warner – Bachelor of Science in chemistry

Brownwood

Michael Christian Ballejo – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (Christian education concentration)

Christina Calleros – Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice

Presley Neshaydith Davila – Bachelor of Arts in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Magna Cum Laude

Jesus Antonio Esparza – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)

Chelsea Nicole Garcia – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)

Victor V. Gonzales – Bachelor of Science in exercise and sport science (coaching)

John Gray Gramling – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice, Cum Laude

Brogan Shea Henderson – Bachelor of Science in psychology (counseling/clinical), Summa Cum Laude

Jonathan Rick Henderson – Master of Arts in Youth Ministry

Juan Gregorio Hernandez – Bachelor of Music in music-instrumental (all-level certification)

Jerry Talton Hurt – Bachelor of Arts in youth ministry, Summa Cum Laude

Paula Michelle Johnson – Bachelor of Science in social work

Summer Christine King – Bachelor of Business Administration in management, Magna Cum Laude

Kelcie Michelle Lloyd – Bachelor of Business Administration in management, Summa Cum Laude

Saulo Elias Mendoza – Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Summa Cum Laude

Sierra Montana Westerman – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)

Laura Caroll Whiteley – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)

Burleson
Cristalyn Hope Fitzgerald – Bachelor of Arts in cross-cultural studies and political science (general)
Hector John Rodriguez – Master of Business Administration

Canyon

Marcus David Muldrow – Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing

Carbon

Brooke Lyndsey Goad – Bachelor of Arts in family studies, Cum Laude

Carrollton

Courtney Alyse Officer – Bachelor of Arts in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude

Clyde

Cathryn Michaela Rasbury – Bachelor of Music in music-instrumental (all-level certification)

College Station

Troy Edmund Cuff – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice

Comanche

Nathan Wayne Byrd – Bachelor of Science in chemistry, Summa Cum Laude

Dallas

Stephanie Michelle Jackson – Bachelor of Arts in English

Decatur

Bridgette Lee Cummings – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (family psychology)

Early

Christopher Michael Burnett – Bachelor of Music in music-instrumental (all-level certification)

Marcie Lynn Drew – Master of Business Administration

Eastland

Corey Wynn Howie – Bachelor of Arts in youth ministry

Tiffani Rose Peeples – Bachelor of Arts in communication (public and media communication), Magna Cum Laude

El Paso

Raquel Cowans – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in business administration

Matthew Stephen Gray – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (composite concentration)

Reggie Ortiz – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (composite concentration), Summa Cum Laude

Fort Worth

Edith Angelica Rodriguez – Bachelor of Science in psychology (general psychology)

Frisco

Dillan Elaine Hanks – Bachelor of Science in athletic training

Gardendale

Gage Logan Smith – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice, Cum Laude

Garland

Rachel M. Ellington – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (general psychology), Magna Cum Laude

Christina Ruthann Roush – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies

Godley

Tolli Bre Wylie – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude

Gonzales

Margarita Melissa Solis – Bachelor of Arts in history

Gunter

Richard Austin Young – Bachelor of Business Administration in management, Magna Cum Laude

Hillister

Jessi Nicole Jordan – Bachelor of Arts in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and biblical languages, Summa Cum Laude

Honolulu, Hawaii

Camryn Leigh Lopez – Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Cum Laude

Houston

Dustin Vincent DeJohn – Bachelor of Business Administration in management

Kyle

Richard Charles Porche – Bachelor of Arts in communication (public and media communication)

Lewisville

Derrian Arnell Thompson – Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (systems development)

Liberty Hill

Jacob Ryan Sadler – Bachelor of Business Administration in management

Magnolia

Brandon Reno Pace – Bachelor of Arts in Christian education

Marble Falls

Patricia Ann Burleson – Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice

May

Adrian Renee Sandoval – Bachelor of Science in biology

Mesquite

Patrick Kyle Dillard – Bachelor of Science in social studies composite (grade 8-12)

New Braunfels

Matthew Ryan Aguirre – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice

John Marshall Hill – Master of Business Administration

Matthew Wayne Lotz – Master of Business Administration

Randall Scott Murphy – Master of Business Administration

Kevin Douglas Wartsbaugh – Master of Business Administration

Patrick Thomas Youngblood – Master of Business Administration

Rose Marie Zamora – Master of Business Administration

Pleasanton

Kelsie Lyn Piland – Bachelor of Arts in psychology (general psychology)

Pottsville

Halye Payge Gilbert – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)

Purmela

Colton Jess McCabe – Bachelor of Science in Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and political science/pre-law, Cum Laude

Red Oak

Brittany Taylor Davis – Bachelor of Science in psychology (general psychology)

Rochelle

Nathanael Adams – Bachelor of Arts in English

Salado

Mikayla Nicole Warren – Bachelor of Arts in cross-cultural studies

San Antonio

Angelica Maria Gray – Bachelor of Arts in social work, Summa Cum Laude

Zacchaeus Miguel Steidel-Santiago – Bachelor of Arts in communication (organizational and leadership communication)

Santa Anna

Loren Rae Pritchard – Bachelor of Arts in Spanish (all-level: early childhood-grade 12)

Seguin

John Wade Tomlinson – Master of Business Administration

Spearman

Benjamin Reese Moore – Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry

Springtown

Joel Torres Muzquiz – Master of Business Administration

Stephenville

Dakota Lee Gibson – Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting (finance emphasis)

Tyler Garrett Goodwin – Bachelor of Science in athletic training and exercise and sport science (all-level certification)

Courtney Jean Tatum – Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Summa Cum Laude

Trophy Club

Thomas Arthur Llewellyn – Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (systems development)

Waco

Christy Benae Hazelwood – Bachelor of Music in music-choral (all-level certification), Cum Laude

Waxahachie

Ashley Marie Moon – Bachelor of Arts in communication (public and media communication)

Wichita Falls

Eduardo Nunez – Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Zephyr

Katrina Nicole Mann – Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)

Seth Ian Pitman – Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry