Degrees to 144 HPU Grads at Recent Commencement Ceremonies

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BROWNWOOD – June 30, 2022 – Howard Payne University presented degrees to 144 graduates at Commencement ceremonies held for fall 2021 and spring 2022 graduates. Degrees were conferred by Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, and other university personnel.

Abilene

Jordan Givens, Bachelor of Arts in strategic communication

Bethany McClure, Bachelor of Arts in Christian education and Biblical languages, Summa Cum Laude

Ackerly

Landry Connell, Bachelor of Science in athletic training

Alice

Madison Rush, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (youth ministry)

Alvin

Bailey Farmer, Bachelor of Science in strategic communication

Amarillo

Abigail Laubhan, Bachelor of Arts in Christian education (ministry leadership), Magna Cum Laude

Anson

Ivy Barbian, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)

Chelsea Walker, Bachelor of Arts in psychology (general)

Arlington

James Cook, Master of Business Administration

Austin

James Jakubowski, Bachelor of Science in biology

Bangs

Andrew Hackney, Bachelor of Science in mathematics (grades 7 – 12)

Alek Mendoza, Bachelor of Arts in theatre arts (all-level)

Bellville

Clay Wicklein, Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Summa Cum Laude

Bertram

David Frost, Bachelor of Arts in theatre, Summa Cum Laude

Boerne

Leah Gordish, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general), Cum Laude

Brazoria

Emma Kacal, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude

Brookesmith

Chyna Allgood, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Brownwood

Jaylan Ballou, Bachelor of Science in information systems management

Haleigh Clevenger, Bachelor of Arts in English and studio art, Summa Cum Laude

Mackynlie Conklin, Bachelor of Arts in strategic communication

Cali Darnell, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)

Regina Dunlap, Bachelor of Science in chemistry

Brad Erskin, Master of Business Administration

Jordan Favors, Bachelor of Arts in strategic communication

Joshua Gerig, Master of Business Administration

Sarah German, Bachelor of Music in music education (instrumental – all-level), Magna Cum Laude

Brenden Hough, Bachelor of Arts in practical theology, Summa Cum Laude

Kelsey Mata, Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Summa Cum Laude

Rosa Munoz, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude

Daniel Patterson, Bachelor of Music in music education (instrumental – all-level) Cert, Magna Cum Laude

Mark Sisemore, Bachelor of Arts in Christian education (ministry leadership), Summa Cum Laude

Camden Wilson, Master of Education in sport and wellness leadership

Bobby Womack, Master of Business Administration

Christina Zamarripa, Bachelor of arts in history

Buda

Mariah Gonzales, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)

Mildreth Rodriguez, Bachelor of Science in biology

Center Point

Mackenzie Lyon, Bachelor of Science in allied health science, Magna Cum Laude

Cleveland

Isabella Buckley, Bachelor of Science in psychology (counseling and clinical), Magna Cum Laude

Coffeyville, Kansas

Baily Bowman, Master of Business Administration

Comanche

Allison Auvenshine, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (composite), Cum Laude

Brianne Davis, Bachelor of Arts in art (all-level), Cum Laude

Copperas Cove

Jessica Temples, Master of Education in sport and wellness leadership

Dallas

Mya Ross, Bachelor of Arts in English language arts (grades 7 – 12)

De Kalb

Daniel Puente, Bachelor of Science in business administration, Magna Cum Laude

Denton

Parker Brown, Bachelor of Arts in social science (jurisprudence) and the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, Magna Cum Laude

Discovery Bay, California

Trevor Fletcher, Bachelor Arts in criminal justice

Dripping Springs

Steven Phipps Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (personal trainer)

Early

Rachel Acker, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude

Haylee Allgood, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude

Hunter Coffee, Master of Business Administration

MaKayla De Leon, Bachelor of Science in mathematics (grades 7 – 12), Summa Cum Laude

Payton Hackney, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude

Hayley North, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Eastland

Jeramy Dodson, Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Summa Cum Laude

Katelyn Dodson, Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing, Summa Cum Laude

El Paso

Jose Almeida, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies

Anabel Argueta, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Business Administration major   Magna Cum Laude

Martha Caldwell, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian Studies (composite)

Benny Carnevale, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian Studies (composite)

Irma Garcia, Master of Business Administration

James Shoemake, Master of Arts in theology and ministry

Euless  

Amanda Moore, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Magna Cum Laude

Zachary Moreno, Bachelor of Science in business administration

Fort Worth 

Katharina Van Wyk, Bachelor of Science in biology

Frisco 

Nolyn Box, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general)

Madison Marzullo, Bachelor of Arts in biology and the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, Summa Cum Laude

Georgetown 

Jadin Heriford, Bachelor of Arts in youth ministry, Magna Cum Laude

Grand Prairie 

Aaron Hassell, Bachelor of Science in criminal justice

Hallettsville 

Delaney Etzler, Bachelor of Science in allied health science, Magna Cum Laude

Harlingen 

Ezra Rubio, Bachelor of Science in athletic training, Summa Cum Laude

Highland Village 

James Helzer, Bachelor of Science in business administration

Horizon City 

Paul Topper, Master of Business Administration

Houston 

Reagan Coleman, Bachelor of Arts in social science (jurisprudence) and the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, Summa Cum Laude

Alyssa Corpus, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude

James Richey, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general)

Howe

Benjamin Olin, Bachelor of Science in social work and the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, Magna Cum Laude

Huntsville

John Cravey, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (youth ministry)

Hurst

Jade Rochelle, Master of Business Administration

Irving

Delaney Castor, Bachelor of Arts in history (grades 7 – 12), Summa Cum Laude

Jones Creek 

Rylee McGee, Bachelor of Science in engineering science

Kaufman 

Rodolfo Perez, Bachelor of Business Administration in management

Kerrville  

Mason Green, Bachelor of Business Administration in management

Lake Jackson 

Mackenzie Langham, Bachelor of Arts in Christian education (cross cultural ministry) and strategic communication, Summa Cum Laude

Lampasas

Austin Martin, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (all-level)

McKennah Randall, Bachelor of Arts in youth ministry, Cum Laude

Lavon

Hudson Smith, Master of Business Administration

League City

Joe Villarreal, Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting

Little Elm

Dylan Zeno, Bachelor of Science in business administration

Lockhart

Madison Zardiackas, Bachelor of Arts in English, social science (jurisprudence), and the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, Summa Cum Laude

Lytle

Hayden Jacobs, Bachelor of Arts in theatre

Magnolia

Carla Morales, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Mansfield

Obed Santos, Bachelor of Business Administration in management

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Victoria Johnson, Bachelor of Arts in studio art

Marble Falls

Tyler Hickingbottom, Master of Arts in youth ministry

May

Griffin Ehlers, Bachelor of Science in biology

McCaulley

Bridget Watson, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general), Cum Laude

McKinney

Madison McGarrh, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies, Cum Laude

Melissa

Kyle Smith, Bachelor of Science in business administration, Cum Laude

Midland

Tricia Webb, Master of Business Administration

Missouri City

Cameron Edmonson, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice

Mullin

Myra Mensch, Bachelor of Science in social work

New Braunfels

Kaedie Riggins, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice

North Richland Hills

Ryan Cottrell, Bachelor of Science in biology

Olton

Josue Garza, Master of Arts in theology and ministry

Pensacola, Florida

Jairuzniel Rojas, Master of Education in sport and wellness leadership

Pflugerville

Joshua Gordon, Bachelor of Arts criminal justice

Miguel Gutierrez, Bachelor of Arts in English language arts (7 – 12)

Isiah Thomas, Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice

Baizhan Wang, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Christian studies (composite)

Phoenix, Arizona

Dominic DeNardo, Master of Business Administration

Port Neches

Jase Miguez, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general)

Robstown

Bret Eisenbach, Bachelor of Science in allied health science, Magna Cum Laude

Round Rock

Ryan McCord, Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Cum Laude

San Antonio

Salina Ali, Bachelor of Science in athletic training, Cum Laude

Allen Anguiano, Master of Education in sport and wellness leadership

Robert Avella, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice, Summa Cum Laude

David Paleo, Bachelor of Science in business administration

Nicholas Stolt, Master of Business Administration

Daniel Sustaita, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies

Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Ricardo Rodriguez, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in criminal justice

Seguin

Abigail Castillo, Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and Bible

Reed Collins, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general)

Alexia Gonzales, Bachelor of Science in business administration

Madeline Rhodes, Bachelor of Science in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6), Summa Cum Laude

Cameron White, Bachelor of Music in music education (instrumental – all-level)

Snyder

Zachary Gafford, Bachelor of Arts in social science (jurisprudence), Cum Laude

Spring

Katherine Hill, Bachelor of Arts in English, social science (jurisprudence), and the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy, Magna Cum Laude

Springtown

Britni Hays, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies

Stanton

Payge Grable, Bachelor of Business Administration in management, Summa Cum Laude

Stephenville

Grace Hawkins, Bachelor of Arts in youth ministry, Summa Cum Laude

Sugar Land

Nicholas Infante, Bachelor of Science in business administration

Tyrell Thompson, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in general studies

Teague

Kiley Persons, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general), Magna Cum Laude

Tolar

Madeline Dawson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Trophy Club

Chase Pittman, Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, Summa Cum Laude

Tyler

Carter Renfro, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (all-level), Magna Cum Laude

Uvalde

Sierah Cook, Master of Education in sport and wellness leadership

Waxahachie

Kayla Hill, Master of Business Administration

Katherine Hughes, Bachelor of Arts in elementary education (early childhood – grade 6)

Robert Wheaton, Bachelor of Science in kinesiology (general)

Whitesboro

Tevin Stevens, Bachelor of Science in computer information systems (systems development)

Willis

Kaitlyn Drewniok, Bachelor of Science in biology

Winchendon, Massachusetts

William Iannacone, Bachelor of Science in business administration, Summa Cum Laude

Yantis

Jayden Modrall, Bachelor of Science in engineering science