Gilmer, Texas

Justin Shawn Frost, Business Administration, Communication Arts and Political Science, Jon and Jan Frost;

Ashley Michelle Johnson, Interdisciplinary: Biology/Exercise and Sport Science, Spanish, Eleanor Johnson;

SHERMAN — Austin College celebrated the Commencement of the 160th academic year of the college Sunday, May 17, for approximately 320 Bachelor of Arts candidates from the Class of 2009 and 23 Master of Arts in Teaching candidates.

Students’ years of study culminated as they receive their diplomas from Austin College President Oscar C. Page as Mike Imhoff, vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of the faculty, called the name of each graduate. College marshal is George M. Diggs, professor of biology.



During commencement each year, the J.C. Kidd and J.M. Robinson Scholarship medals are awarded to the graduates with the highest academic record. The faculty selects the recipients, with no distinction between them, on the basis of students’ entire academic records. In 2009, medals were awarded to Matthew Holzgrafe of Austin, Texas, and Amanda Rehling of Coppell, Texas.



The 2009 Commencement address was presented by Austin College President Oscar Page, who has served the College for 15 years and will step down as president at the end of June. During his tenure at Austin College, Page has led the College in considerable growth, both in buildings and programs. That growth includes more than $100 million worth of capital improvements on campus, 300 new scholarships for students, 20 new tenure-track faculty positions, enrichment of the curriculum through the addition of four majors and eight minors, creation of four new academic centers, increase in size of the student body, and enhancement of the student profile through an increase in the SAT average of new students.



Parth Shah of Murphy, Texas, was selected by his classmates to serve as senior speaker at Commencement. Also selected as Outstanding Senior Man, Parth has completed majors in biology and religion. During his Austin College experience, he has held offices in Chi Tau Chi fraternity, Indian Cultural Association, Hockey Club, and Student Assembly. He also has been involved with the Biology Interest Group and Student Development Board and taken part in a wide variety of campus activities.



Karl Travis, senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth, Texas, and Baccalaureate speaker Saturday, May 16, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during the Commencement exercises.



Members of the Class of 1959 were on campus throughout the weekend for 50-year reunion activities. Class members in attendance received 50-year anniversary diplomas and medallions from President Page at a dinner in the graduates’ honor Friday, May 15. The anniversary graduates also were recognized during Commencement exercises. Other Golden ’Roos, alumni of 50 or more years ago, also took part in reunion activities.



CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES

Candidates for degrees, including those who have completed or will complete degree requirements in January, May, or August 2009, are listed below by hometown, along with their parents’ names, and students’ major(s) and minor(s).



Students with an “Honors in” designation have completed and defended an honors thesis in that discipline, upon the invitation of department faculty, through the Austin College Departmental Honors Program.







Those designated summa cum laude have earned a grade point average of 3.85 or higher on a 4.0 scale; magna cum laude 3.70 to 3.84; and cum laude, 3.5 to 3.69.





Master of Arts in Teaching candidates are listed with their area of teaching specialization, and their parents’ names.





MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING DEGREES:



Cedar Hill, Texas

Emma Kate Burgoon, All-Levels Art Education, Ted and Vivian Burgoon,



Arlington, Texas

Megan Nicole McMillan, Early Childhood Generalist, Kathy and Bill Miller,

Krista Jean Miller, All-Levels Art Education, Daniel and Nancy Miller,



Bonham, Texas

Trisha Lynn Thompson, Grades 8-12 English, Language Arts & Reading, Sherri Taylor of Bonham, Texas, and Ron Taylor of Terrell, Texas,



Carrollton, Texas

Erin Nicole Creutzmann, Grades 4-8 English Language Arts & Reading, Fred and Nickie Creutzmann,



Coppell, Texas

Danielle Marie Clements, Grades 8-12 Mathematics, Karen Reget of Coppell and Bernie Clements of Onalaska, Wisconsin,



Dallas, Texas

Laura Elizabeth Echols, Grades 6-12 French, Leldon Echols and Linda Borchert,

Caitlin Elise Pauzé, Early Childhood Generalist, David and Linda Pauzé,

Fernando Rubio, Jr., Early Childhood Generalist, Fernando Rubio,



Lewisville, Texas

Kathryn Lea McFeeters, Early Childhood Generalist, Bill and Rody McFeeters,



McKinney, Texas

Karen McPherson Pierce, Grades 8-12 Life Science, Rodney and Suzanne Cain,

Erika Lee Parker, Early Childhood Generalist, Rodney and Suzanne Cain,

Hillary Jeanne Powlen-Croissant, Early Childhood Generalist, John and Nancy Powlen,



Midland, Texas

Kimberly Renee Harder, Grades 8-12 Mathematics, Greta Newsom of Midland, Texas, and Steve Harder of Pottsboro, Texas,

Sophia Dolores Kuiper, Early Childhood Generalist, Randy and Pam Kuiper,



Onalaska, Wisconsin

Danielle Marie Clements, Grades 8-12 Mathematics, Bernie Clements of Onalaska and Karen Reget of Coppell, Texas,



Pottsboro, Texas

Kimberly Renee Harder, Grades 8-12 Mathematics, Steve Harder of Pottsboro, Texas, and Greta Newsom of Midland, Texas,



Richardson, Texas

Lisa Kaitlin Listol, Early Childhood Generalist, Karen and Ed Listol,



Rockwall, Texas

Dorothy-Ann Marilys Leslie, Grades 6-12 French, Dr. and Mrs. William Leslie,

Nathan Wade Spradlin, All-Levels Exercise & Sport Science Education, Don and Rowena Spradlin,



Sherman, Texas

Christine Laure Hosek, Grades 6-12 French, Hervé and Dede Hosek,



Temple, Texas

Trenton Vaughn Symmonds, Early Childhood Generalist, Rick and Julia Symmonds,



Terrell, Texas

Trisha Lynn Thompson, Grades 8-12 English, Language Arts & Reading, Ron Taylor of Terrell, Texas, and Sherri Taylor of Bonham, Texas,



Van Alstyne, Texas

Tessa Scarlett Neighbors, Grades 6-12 French, Scott and Barbara Neighbors,



Wichita Falls, Texas

Kaitlin Maria Hampton, All-Levels Music Education, Bob and Lisa Hampton and the late Antonia Hampton.

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE CANDIDATES:



Abilene, Texas

David William Shanafelt, Biology, Mathematics, magna cum laude, Dr. Gary and Nancy Shanafelt;



Allen, Texas

Jane Chandy, Psychology, Biology, magna cum laude, Achenkunju and Flossy Chandy;

Corey Leigh Cruikshank, History, Sociology, John and Kim Cruikshank;

Jessica Rose Douglas, Business Administration, Communication Arts, Bruce Douglas and Rose Rothmeier;

Ashley Bo McKee, Psychology, Gender Studies, Melinda and John Yoder;



Amarillo, Texas

Trang Thi Thuy Ngo, History and Psychology, Xe Van Ngo and Mai Thi Thuy Bui;

Paige Elyce Rutherford, Latin American Studies and Psychology, cum laude, Burt and Debby Rutherford;



Angleton, Texas

Crystal Dyan Gomez, Art, Psychology, John and Diana Gomez;



Anna, Texas

Mycah Joseph Stokes, Art and Psychology, Regan and Melissa Stokes;



Arlington, Texas

Elizabeth Ashlie Elliott, History, Art History, magna cum laude, John and Jane Elliott;

Justin Daniel Harris, Latin American Studies, Anthropology, summa cum laude, Lee and Dana Harris;

Jake Farhad Nassiri, Psychology, Art, Fred and Delicia Nassiri;

Ankita Singh, Biology, Chemistry, cum laude, Dr. Onkar and Shashi Singh;



Austin, Texas

Madelyn Wynne Bryant, Sociology, Spanish, Mark and Jean Bryant;

John King Drisdale III, Economics, Psychology, John and Ellen Drisdale;

Thomas Wesley Frakes, International Economics and Finance, Spanish, Stephen and Janice Frakes;

Matthew Shaw Holzgrafe, Economics and French - Honors in Economics, summa cum laude, Kidd Medal for Top Academic Graduate, Don and Lisa Holzgrafe;

Alexander Romulus Johnson, Religious Studies, Anthropology, Rom and Jean Johnson;

Wesley Paul Johnston, Political Science, Sociology, David Johnston and Beth Rider;

Robert Duncan Killian, Interdisciplinary: Japanese Studies, Chemistry, Michael and Maie Killian;

Keatan Anne King, Spanish and Interdisciplinary: Anthropological Studies, summa cum laude, Carter King and Laquita King;

Gregory Myles Maher, English and Psychology, magna cum laude, Stephen and Susan Maher;

Steven Saadeh Matthis, Economics, History, Karen Saadeh and David Matthis;

Andrew Wesley Peters, Sociology and Interdisciplinary: Anthropological Studies, Ralph and Sarah Peters;

James Patrick Ray, Business Administration, Religious Studies, Matt and Leslie Ray;

Ena Sharma, Economics, Chemistry, Anurag and Mamata Sharma;

John Paul Stanley, History and Political Science, Dr. Jeanie Stanley of Austin, Texas, and Dr. Jim Stanley of Longview, Texas;

Bethany Walker, Psychology and Sociology, Mr. and Mrs. Philip E Walker;

James Lindsay Walker, Psychology and Sociology, Jay and Julia Walker;

Heather Lynn Williams, Business Administration and Music, cum laude, Ken and Linda Williams;



Balch Springs, Texas

Angie Arreaga, Latin American Studies, Southwestern and Mexican Studies, Miguel and Claudia Arreaga;



Bastrop, Texas

Jade Elyse Rutledge, Environmental Studies - Honors in Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, magna cum laude, Ron Rutledge and Elaine Carter;



Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Lloyd Maurice Jones, Jr., Chemistry - Honors in Chemistry, Biology, summa cum laude, Lloyd and Francie Jones;



Bedford, Texas

Asra Ahmed, Psychology, Biology, Magbool and Ulfat Ahmed;

Morgan Davis Russell, History, Psychology, Doug and Kathy Johnson;



Bellaire, Texas

Casey Elizabeth Titus, History, Political Science, Jack and Mary Titus;



Belleville, Illinois

Robert Nicholas Likarish, Economics - Honors in Economics, Asian Studies, cum laude, John and Marcia Likarish;



Bells, Texas

Michael Brice Breeden, Interdisciplinary: Gender Studies, Religious Studies, Krista K. Foster of Bells, Texas, and Bobby J. Breeden of Savannah, Georgia;



Belton, Texas

Joel Andrew Ingrim, Biochemistry, Spanish, cum laude, Mike and Naomi Ingrim;



Bergheim, Texas

Julie Anne Jones, Psychology and Sociology, summa cum laude, Stanley and Charlene Jones;



Blue Ridge, Texas

Annie Lee Williams, Spanish, Chemistry, Joe and Rhonda Williams;



Boerne, Texas

Holly Brooke Boerner, Psychology and Sociology, summa cum laude, Robert and Debrah Boerner;



Bronte, Texas

Rebecca Ann Rawlings, Psychology, Biology, Kary Rawlings and the late David Rawlings;



Bryan, Texas

Cara Michelle Barnes, Chemistry - Honors in Chemistry, Religious Studies, magna cum laude, Kirk and Beth Barnes;



Caddo Mills, Texas

Ellen Rhiannon Shannon, Communication Arts, Art, Ellen Falone and Mike Shannon;



Carrollton, Texas

Adam Benjamin Bishop, Business Administration and Interdisciplinary: Sports Media, Mark and Debra Bishop;

Newell Smith Estess, Interdisciplinary: Biology/Exercise and Sport Science, Spanish, Sam and Kay Estess;

Nida S. Iqbal, Biology, Music, Afsar and Saba Iqbal;

Sarah Zahid Khan, English and Psychology, Zahid and Nighat Khan;

Kassie Rachael Lee, Biochemistry, Spanish, summa cum laude, Ron and Kathy Lee;

Stephanie Elizabeth Mathew, Sociology, Biology and Leadership Studies, Sajan and Jolly Mathew;

Kyle Timothy Poff, Interdisciplinary: Japanese Studies, Mathematics and Religious Studies, Tim and Karen Poff;

Santhra Sebastian, Business Administration, Biology, magna cum laude, Sebastian and Lali Sebastian;

Swapna Mary Thomas, Biology and English - Honors in English, magna cum laude, Ajith and Joise Thomas;

Clayton Eugene Travis, Sociology and Religious Studies, Troy Travis and Denise Lindley;

Marcus Daniel Vela, Spanish, English, Delfina L. Vela;

Nathan Lee Withers, Political Science Interdisciplinary: Media & Society, cum laude, Steve and Liz Withers;



Carthage, Texas

Natalie Michelle Woods, Communication Arts and Sociology, John D. and Adana Woods;



Cedar Hill, Texas

Amol Bharat Golwala, Biology and Psychology, Bharat and Shaileja Golwala;



Cedar Park, Texas

Julie Elaine Nelson, Music, Religious Studies, Tony and Cheryl Linkinhoker;



Cleburne, Texas

Tiffany Kay Muller, Biology, Exercise and Sport Science, Barry and Sheryl Muller;

Alyssa Taylor Steed, Biology and Spanish, Louis and Teresa Steed;

Elizabeth Anne Wilson, Psychology, Music, magna cum laude, Greg and Jane Wilson;



Colleyville, Texas

Emily JoLyn Broker, Sociology, Classics, Chris and Tammy Broker;



Cooper, Texas

Elizabeth June Preas, Psychology and Sociology - Honors in Psychology, cum laude, Gary and Soe Preas;



Coppell, Texas

Faren Rae Frazier, Psychology, Spanish, magna cum laude, Kim and Jeanne Frazier;

Amanda Marie Rehling, Political Science and Spanish, Sociology, summa cum laude Robinson Medal for Top Academic Student, Carl and Kathy Rehling;



Cypress, Texas

Christopher Gordon Cottrell, Political Science, English, Vicki P. Cottrell of Cypress, Texas, and Roy H. Cottrell of Houston, Texas;

George Nathan Scheible, Business Administration, Communication Arts, Doug and Cathy Havel;



Dallas, Texas

Mason Robert Anders, Mathematics and Physics - Honors in Physics, summa cum laude, Jon and Karen Anders;

Nicolas Ayala, Business Administration and Spanish, Mario and Estela Ayala;

Maria Estela Ayala, Business Administration and French, Mario and Estela Ayala;

Gloria Jean Carey, Communication Arts and Spanish, Leonard and Cindy Carey;

Joshua Kyle Gilbreath, Communication Studies and English & Japanese Studies, Ronald and Susan Gilbreath;

Rachel Altes Hendricks, Psychology, Philosophy, Stuart Hendricks of Dallas and Erica and Randal Cole of Dallas;

Isabel Daniela Hernandez, Art, Southwestern and Mexican Studies, Pete and Argelia Hernandez;

Ashley Marie Herzer, Psychology, Sociology, Joe and Martha Herzer;

Emily Gholson Holman, Art and Interdisciplinary: Asian Studies, cum laude, Sharon L. Holman and Robert Holman;

Tela S. Justice, Political Science, Sociology, cum laude, Shelia K. Justice and Artis Justice;

Samuel Duval Maclin, History, Communication Arts, Todd and Diana Maclin;

Patrick Hunter Martell, Business Administration, Exercise and Sport Science, Randall and Dale Ann Martell;

Brandon Christopher McInnis, Interdisciplinary: Japanese Studies - Honors in Japanese, Music, Bill and Janine McInnis;

Gerardo Alexander Medrano, Biology, History, Gerardo and Dilcida Medrano;

Hoa Tuyet Ngo, Psychology, Asian Studies, Mr and Mrs Xe Ngo;

Jun Yong Park, Psychology, Chemistry, Hangyu and Youngran Park;

Preston Charles Pettit, Philosophy, Environmental Studies, Jess and Sandra Pettit;

Thomas Vance Riecke, Biology, Environmental Studies, Mr. Randall L. Riecke;

James Cargile Skinner, Psychology and Spanish, Howard and Ruth Skinner;

Karie Leigh Snyder, Interdisciplinary: Commercial Advertising, History, Brian and Mary Snyder;

Adam Stroud Tunnell, History and Political Science, Debbie and T.R. Tunnell;



Denison, Texas

Robert Kelby Archer, Communication Arts - Honors in Communication Arts, Philosophy, summa cum laude, Terry and Shirley Archer;

David Arthur Means, Jr., Economics and Interdisciplinary: Business Admininstration/Exercise & Sport Science, David and Bea Means;

Drake Daniel Millier, Chemistry, Mathematics, Mr. & Mrs. Randall Millier;



Denton, Texas

Maegan Annette Fitzgerald, Environmental Studies and Religious Studies, summa cum laude, Jeff and Cindy Fitzgerald;

Meredith Lee Gross, Psychology, Spanish, Jennifer Gross of Denton, Texas, and Damon Gross of Lake Dallas, Texas;

Margaret Grace Mutchler-Brown, Psychology, Anthropology, Sue Mutchler and Dennis Brown;

Jace Hill Powell, Business Administration and Communication Arts, Joe and Angie Powell;



Ector, Texas

Timothy Mikel McClure, Business Administration, Tom and Juliet McClure;



Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Benjamin Paul Walker, Religious Studies/Philosophy, Gender Studies, Paul and Bernadette Walker;



El Paso, Texas

Lee Perry Cohen, Business Administration, Psychology, David and Carón Cohen;



Englewood, Colorado

Sarah Frances Wollenweber, Psychology, History, Martine and Louie Wollenweber;



Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq

Rasan Abdullah Hassan, Psychology, Global Politics & Development, Abdullah Shekh Hassan;



Euless, Texas

William Mark-Edward Weeks, History, Religious Studies, Annie and Wes Weeks;



Fairview, Texas

Helen Petersen Heres, Psychology, Religious Studies, cum laude, Barrie and Pete Heres;



Farmers Branch, Texas

Gregory Scott Hernandez, Communication Studies and Interdisciplinary: American Media & Culture, Robert and Dale Hernandez;



Flora Vista, New Mexico

Jessica May Carlisle, Sociology and Religious Studies, cum laude, John and Pamela Carlisle;



Floresville, Texas

Keri Dion Jones, Spanish, Sociology, Ken and Val Jones;



Flower Mound, Texas

Laura Elizabeth Hurd, Economics, Anthropology, Robert and Marybeth Hurd;

Cherie Elaine Oertel, Psychology, Spanish, summa cum laude, Robert and Darlene Oertel;



Fort Davis, Texas

Abigail Marie Sally Smith, Biology, Communication Arts, magna cum laude, Barry and Donna Smith;



Fort Worth, Texas

James Patrick Conner, Jr., Psychology and Sociology, Mr. and Mrs. James Conner;

Gabrielle Camille Decoster, French and International Economics & Finance, Francois and Patty Decoster;

Benjamin Paul Gibson, Business Administration, Japanese, James and Patricia Gibson;

Anne Elizabeth Hoffman, Religious Studies, Psychology, Charles and Marie Hoffman;

Mary Lorine Kreger, Interdisciplinary: Digital Media, Music, Travis and Deborah Kreger;

Justin Sean Light, Business Administration and Communication Arts - Honors in Business Administration, magna cum laude, Russell and Lou Light;

Terrance Eugene Teague, Communication Arts, Mr. and Mrs. Willie J Daniel, Jr;



Friendswood, Texas

Jay Michael Malone, Business Administration, Psychology, Barbara Gill and Jeff Malone;



Frisco, Texas

Maleeha Nadeem Akhtar, Sociology, Chemistry, Mohammad and Ruqiaya Nadeem Akhtar;

Travis James Klein, Business Administration, Communication Arts, Lance and Jewel Klein;

Jeff Mai, International Relations, Asian Studies, Brian and Doris Mai;



Fritch, Texas

Averie Leigh Bell, Communication Arts, Anthropology, Donald and Jan Bell;



Gail, Texas

Andrew Tyler Wallace, Political Science, History, Buddy and Kip Wallace;



Galveston, Texas

Jessica Miller Antonelli, Art, Communication Arts, summa cum laude, Jeff and Cynthia Antonelli;



Garland, Texas

Dung Kim Banh, Psychology, Biology, Binh Banh and Nam Le;

Jeffry Jense Benjamin, Psychology, Chemistry, Jense and Junitha Benjamin;

Stephen Edward Cottingham, Religious Studies, Spanish, Glenn and Jane Cottingham;

Aaron Michael Douglas, Biology, Religious Studies, Milton and Balleria Douglas;

Russell Earl Fetzer, History, Chemistry, summa cum laude, Mark and Debbie Fetzer;

Shweta Jain, Interdisciplinary: Political Economy of Health, Spanish, Ajay and Jyoti Jain;

Susan Le, Business Administration, Asian Studies and Chemistry, Nina Chau and Tommy Le;

Nikunj Arun Rana, Business Administration and Biology, summa cum laude, Arun and Malti Rana;

Deepa Shridhar, Communication Arts, French, Doraiswami and Kalyani Shridhar;

Doan Quynh Vuong, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Mr. and Mrs. Ngo T Vuong;



Georgetown, Texas

Meredith Lee Gross, Psychology, Spanish, Damon Gross of Lake Dallas, Texas, and Jennifer Gross of Denton, Texas;



Gilmer, Texas

Justin Shawn Frost, Business Administration, Communication Arts and Political Science, Jon and Jan Frost;

Ashley Michelle Johnson, Interdisciplinary: Biology/Exercise and Sport Science, Spanish, Eleanor Johnson;

Gladewater, Texas

Jacob Allen DeRieux, Business Administration, Psychology, Elizabeth and Damon DeRieux;



Grand Prairie, Texas

Michael Jacob Gill, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Randy Gill and Maurine Gill;

John Thorne Morris, Psychology, English, Patrick and Jody Morris;



Grapevine, Texas

Devin Christopher Gonier, Religious Studies and Philosophy, magna cum laude, Beth Squier and Dennis Gonier;

Ian Dion Keeble, History, Psychology, Tony and Robin Keeble;

Sarah Elizabeth Kendall, Psychology, English, Dennis and Diana Kendall;

Miles Anthony Vaughn, Economics and Spanish, cum laude, Robert Vaughn and Allison Gray;



Greeley, Colorado

Jacqueline Mae Welsh, History, Southwestern and Mexican Studies, Mike and Cindy Welsh;



Gun Barrel City, Texas

Arne Reimar Hoeppner, Business Administration and German, Joerg and Inken Hoeppner;



Heath, Texas

Shushan Rajesh Rana, Biology, Mathematics, summa cum laude, Rajesh and Chhaya Rana;



Henderson, Nevada

Jaycie Marie Vincent, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary: Leadership Studies, cum laude, Shelby and Tammy Vincent of Henderson, Nevada, and Travis and Donica Jones of Houston, Texas;



Henderson, Texas

Jessica Rene Lewis, Economics, Political Science, cum laude, Joyce Lewis;



Hereford, Texas

Joel Ignacio Torres, Business Administration and Communication Studies, Ignacio and Margaret Torres;



Honey Grove, Texas

Chad Braden Foster, Business Administration, Communication Arts, cum laude, Bruce and Sydney Foster;



Houston, Texas

Christopher Gordon Cottrell, Political Science, English, Roy H. Cottrell of Houston, Texas, and Vicki P. Cottrell of Cypress, Texas;

Renay Aaron Flores, International Relations, French, Renay and Lisa Flores;

Bridget Anne Keating, Psychology, Sociology, David and Linda Keating;

Lisa Michelle Knupp, Philosophy and Sociology, Carol and Daniel Knupp;

Sarah Elizabeth Muths, Spanish, Latin American Studies, Dean and Liz Muths;

Katie Ann Olson, Political Science, English, magna cum laude, Steve and Debbie Olson;

Colin David Renner, Economics and Business Administration, magna cum laude, David and Linda Renner;

Lisa Renee Simpson, Political Science, History, Theo and Darlene Simpson;

Arif Karim Sunesara, International Economics and Finance, Educational Psychology, Karim and Rashida Sunesara;

Jaycie Marie Vincent, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary: Leadership Studies, cum laude, Travis and Donica Jones of Houston, Texas, and Shelby and Tammy Vincent of Henderson, Nevada;



Hurst, Texas

Emily Rose Mares, Psychology and Sociology, magna cum laude, Henry and Edna Mares;



Irving, Texas

Jaisy Ann Joseph, Religious Studies and Psychology - Honors in Religious Studies, summa cum laude, James and M. Celine Joseph;

Han Beom Kim, Mathematics - Honors in Mathematics, Chemistry, magna cum laude, Jun and An Kim;



Katy, Texas

Susan Kathleen Bennett, Political Science and Spanish, Southwestern and Mexican Studies, cum laude, Roger and Lois Bennett;

Stephen Sander McCormick, Sociology and Interdisciplinary: Anthropological Studies, Rebecca McCormick Masse and Mike Masse;

Arthur Munoz, Spanish, Mathematics, Maria Munoz and Robert Munoz;



Lake Dallas, Texas

Meredith Lee Gross, Psychology, Spanish, summa cum laude, Damon Gross of Lake Dallas, Texas, and Jennifer Gross of Denton, Texas;



League City, Texas

Luis Enrique Cuevas, International Relations and Communication Arts, Federico and Ramona Cuevas;



Lewisville Texas

Ross Nolan Hasten, History, Exercise and Sport Science, Cleve and Jennifer Hasten;

Cory Thomas Stevens, Business Administration, Psychology, Todd and Jill Stevens;



Liberville, Gabon, Africa

Carles Luce Donald Kambangoye, Psychology, French, cum laude, Marie M. Mborantsuo and Lin Mombo;



Lindale, Texas

Jessica Stilwell Baker, Interdisciplinary: Biology/Exercise and Sport Science, Psychology, Ann Baker and Guy Baker;



Little Elm, Texas

Travis James Klein, Business Administration, Communication Arts, Lance and Jewel Klein;

Elizabeth Marie Thompson, Art, Philosophy, Gwen and Randy Thompson;



Longview, Texas

Ty Alexander Gibson, Business Administration, Biology, Billy and Diane Gibson;

Molly Meghan O'Farrell, Communication Arts and Sociology, magna cum laude, Steve and Jill O'Farrell;

John Paul Stanley, History and Political Science, Jim Stanley of Longview, Texas, and Dr. Jeanie Stanley of Austin, Texas;



Los Alamos, New Mexico

Erin Marielle Remillard, Mathematics - Honors in Mathematics, Biology, summa cum laude, Jean and Laura Remillard;



Lubbock, Texas

Nicholas Alan Dahlberg, Economics, Mathematics, Jeff and Val Dahlberg;



Lufkin, Texas

James Andrew Hannan, Jr., History, Educational Psychology, cum laude, Jim and Jackie Hannan;



Mansfield, Texas

Ayesha Shafi, Biology, Chemistry, cum laude, Mr. and Mrs. Shakot Ali Shafi;



Marshall, Texas

Rebekkah Ann Crisp, Business Administration, Communication Arts, Frank and Debby Crisp;



McKinney, Texas

Molly Kathryn Banas, Political Science, Religious Studies, cum laude, Mike and Mary Banas;

Ritika Chitkara, Business Administration, Psychology, cum laude, Richard and Neeru Chitkara;

Elizabeth Chase Dean, English and French, Edwin Dean of McKinney, Texas, and Deborah Dean of Richardson, Texas;

Jane Park, Biochemistry, Art, John and Lisa Park;

Katelyn Celeste Peterson, Biology, Music, Mark and Laurie Peterson;

Jessica Nichole Stanfield, Business Administration, History, Weldon and Carla Stanfield;

Adam Raymond Thies, Political Science, English, Raymond and Janet Thies;



Mesquite, Texas

Brooke Elizabeth Adams, Spanish, Educational Psychology, cum laude, Keith and Betsy Adams;

Carla Pamela Rancapero Cortez, Asian Studies, Japanese and Political Science, Florentino and MaryJean Cortez;

Sincy Koshy, Psychology - Honors in Psychology, Biology, cum laude, Cheriyan and Susan Koshy;

John Dimitrios Vakidis, Economics, Spanish, Dimitrios Vakidis;

Tatiana RayeLynn Vakidis, Psychology, Gender Studies, Dimitrios Vakidis;



Midland, Texas

Samuel Matthew Cumings, Asian Studies and English, Matthew and Susan Cumings;



Mineola, Texas

Carrie Elizabeth Campbell, Psychology, Religious Studies, Ted and Cora Beaty;

Monica Francis Martinez, Political Science and Religious Studies/Philosophy, magna cum laude, Dana Martinez-Jones of Mineola, Texas, and Tony Martinez of Wylie, Texas;

Jannica Charlotte Schmoecker, International Economics and Finance, German, cum laude, Erwin and Lill Karin Schmoecker of Sandnes, Norway;



Mount Olive, North Carolina

Lurissa Sue Tucker, Latin American Studies, Anthropology, magna cum laude, Dr. and Mrs. Tommy Arant;



Mount Pleasant, Texas

Lindsey Beth McLennan, Interdisciplinary: Anthropological Studies, Spanish, Mr. and Mrs. David McLennan;

Kaley Elissa Roberts, Business Administration, Sociology, Garry and Lori Roberts;



Mount Vernon, Texas

Chase Alan Phillips, Biology, German, Jay and Leslie Phillips;

Brooks Lynn Burton, Business Administration and Communication Arts, Lynnn and Jean Burton;



Muenster, Texas

Jacqueline Lorraine Bauer, Business Administration, Spanish, Bob and Kathy Bauer;



Murphy, Texas

Sunna Masood Quazi, Economics and Political Science, Sadia and Masood Quazi;

Parth Krushnakant Shah, Biology and Religious Studies, cum laude, Krushnakant and Nirva Shah;



Nacogdoches, Texas

Paul Ryan Blackwell, Interdisciplinary: Japanese Studies, Psychology, P.R. and Katherine Blackwell;



New Braunfels, Texas

Jessica Lucille Lucas, Art and Interdisciplinary: Anthropological Studies, magna cum laude, James and Cheryl Lucas;

Daniel Thomas Phipps, English, Communication Arts, Tom and Sylvia Phipps;





North Richland Hills, Texas

Rebecca Lane Bailey, French, Educational Psychology, Jack and Cindy Bailey;

Jason Paul Jorgenson, Physics, Mathematics, Jon and Theresa Jorgenson;

Sara Alison McKinney, Religious Studies, German, Richard and Nancy McKinney;

Damaris Ligia Orasanu, International Relations, English and French, Daniel and Daniela Orasanu;



Oak Ridge, Tennesse

Ann Elizabeth Huston, Environmental Studies, English and French, magna cum laude, Mary Ann and Michael Huston, formerly of Oak Ridge;



Paris, Texas

Ernest Winston Cochran, Psychology, Sociology, cum laude, Ernie and Pat Cochran;

John Matthew Dickinson, Spanish, Exercise and Sport Science, John and Jae Dickinson;

Lynnette Renee Hadley, English and Mathematics, magna cum laude, John and Linda Vick;



Parker, Texas

Jennifer Angelina Hart, Asian Studies, English, John and Cheryl Hart;

Alissa Diane King, Psychology, Spanish, magna cum laude, John and Jeri King;



Pearland, Texas

Jonathan Charles Hersh, Psychology, Exercise and Sport Science, Ed and Shellie Hersh;



Pflugerville, Texas

Zachary Scott Stalnaker, Communication Arts and Spanish, Scott Stalnaker and Teri Moneysmith;

Carrie Donna Sullivan, Political Science, Communication Arts, Terry and Peggy Sullivan;



Plano, Texas

Kathryn Nicole Aken, Psychology and Spanish, cum laude, Dan Aken and Kathy Gunnerson;

Alan Wilson Cheng, Biology, Psychology, Chie and Teresa Cheng;

Lisa S. Chou, Psychology, Japanese, cum laude, Vincent and Isabel Chou;

Mark Warren Foster, Business Administration, Exercise and Sport Science, Ken and Sharon Foster;

Jai Chetan Gandhi, Biology and Religious Studies/Philosophy, Chetan and Harsha Gandhi;

Anusha Ganesh, Psychology, Biology, cum laude, Ramaswamy and Latha Ganesh;

Randal Isaac Hale, Biology, Spanish, magna cum laude, Cindy and Steve Hale;

Mark Douglas Hardy, Jr., Business Administration, Communication Arts, Doug and Linda Hardy;

Austin Parker Kososki, Mathematics, Chemistry, Tony and Vicki Kososki;

Susan Mahioddin, Sociology, Biology, Khowaja and Sohila Mahioddin;

LeAnne Vy Nguyen, Biology, Psychology, summa cum laude, A.V. and Suong Nguyen;

Rathna Rao Nuti, Biochemistry and Psychology - Honors in Psychology, summa cum laude, Umesh and Sudha Nuti;

Dhriti Pankaj Pandya, Mathematics, Biology, cum laude, Hansa and Pankaj Pandya;

Biren Prakash Patel, Business Administration and Economics, Biology, magna cum laude, Prakash and Jaymati Patel;

Dhruv Bhuvan Sharma, Biology, Philosophy, Bhuvan and Pratima Sharma;

Sarah Gabrielson White, Psychology, History and Philosophy, summa cum laude, Stephen White and Kathleen Gabrielson;

Kelly Elizabeth Yarbrough, Art and English, James and Susan Yarbrough;

Nolan Addison York, Philosophy, English, Peter and Lydia York;



Pleasonton, California

Christopher Ross Goglia, Philosophy, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Goglia;



Pottsboro

Starla M. Laxton, Mathematics, Gender Studies, Larry and Faye Laxton;



Richardson, Texas

Stephanie Elyssa Banitch, Psychology, Anthropology, George and Nancy Banitch;

Brandon Taylor Brown, International Economics and Finance, French, cum laude, Bill and Candy Brown;

Elizabeth Chase Dean, English and French, Deborah Dean of Richardson, Texas, and Edwin Dean of McKinney, Texas;

Samantha Marie Junker, English and Political Science, Tom and JoAnn Junker;

Zachary Patrick Mamot, Business Administration, Psychology, Pat and Sandy Mamot;

Shannon Kaye Mulligan, Mathematics, Chemistry, cum laude, Jim and Gini Mulligan;

William Travis Ragle, Business Administration, Art, cum laude, Brian and Peggy Ragle;

Andrew David Stowe, Political Science, Exercise and Sport Science, Dan and Mary Stowe and Cherie and Doopey DePuy;



Rockwall, Texas

Karen Ann Edwards, Biology, Spanish, cum laude, Vincent G. and Rita Edwards;

Cristina Esparza, Sociology, French, Federko and Maria Esparza;

Raehannah Jo Jamshidi, Biology - Honors in Biology, Spanish, cum laude, Mike and Joellen Jamshidi;

Robert William Schleizer II, Business Administration and Interdisciplinary: Exercise & Sport Science/Chemistry, Bob and Denise Schleizer;



Roswell, New Mexico

Kathleen Mary Ortega, History, French, Vera and Fred Ortega;



Rowlett, Texas

Allison Ashley Baker, Psychology, Exercise and Sport Science, Craig and Melanie Baker;



Sachse, Texas

Leah Jenifer Persad, Business Administration, Biology, cum laude, Sait and Jenifer Persad;



San Angelo, Texas

Joseph Parker Johnson, History, English, Katie and Gary Johnson;

Christopher C. Parsons, International Economics and Finance, Mrs. Judy Parsons;



San Antonio, Texas

David Antonio Cavazos, Psychology, Religious Studies, Antonio and Sonia Cavazos;

Casey Nicole Check, Business Administration, Environmental Studies and French, Michael D. and Virginia M. Check;

Emily Kate Kennedy, Economics - Honors in Economics, Mathematics, summa cum laude, Joe and Ida Kennedy;

Nathaniel Cornelius Navey, International Economics & Finance and Spanish, Allen and Nancy Navey;

Anthony Patrick Sertich III, Interdisciplinary: Art History, Biology, magna cum laude, Anthony Patrick Sertich Jr. and Pamela Sertich;

Rachel Beth Stevenson, Psychology, Anthropology, Mike and Patti Stevenson;



San Carlos, California

Nathan James Taylor, Economics and German - Honors in German, Bill and Lori Taylor;



San Marcos, Texas

Ann Elizabeth Huston, Environmental Studies, English and French, Mary Ann and Michael Huston;



Sandnes, Norway

Jannica Charlotte Schmoecker, International Economics and Finance, German, Erwin and Lill Karin Schmoecker;



Savannah, Georgia

Michael Brice Breeden, Interdisciplinary: Gender Studies, Religious Studies, Bobby J. Breeden of Savannah, Georgia, and Krista K. Foster of Bells, Texas;



Savoy, Texas

Megan LeAna Malone, Environmental Studies, Southwestern and Mexican Studies, Ronny and Barbara Malone;



Sherman, Texas

Elizabeth Aguilar Arias, Political Science, Philosophy, Elizabeth Aguilar Arias of Sherman, Texas, and Albert Arias of Washington, D.C.;

Matthew Knox Burton, Business Administration, Exercise and Sport Science, Lynnn and Jean Burton;

Melinda Joann Byers, Psychology and Sociology, Randy Ernst of Sherman and Jennifer Glass of Dallas;

Madiha Shahab Chaudhry, Art, Mrs. Jamila Chaudhry;

Michael Daniel Cowart, History, Exercise and Sport Science, Danny and Carol Cowart;

Laura Michelle Gallardo, Business Administration, Political Science, cum laude, Robert and Sara Gallardo;

Robert William Henderson, Political Science, History, magna cum laude, Tom Henderson and Deborah Simpson;

Miguel A. Lopez-Barco, Business Administration, Spanish, Miguel and Dominga Lopez;

Hillary Rose Luckett, Political Science, Psychology, summa cum laude, Lawane and Rhonda Luckett;

Alissa Lynn Luthe, Communication Arts, Psychology, Craig and Nancy Luthe;

Christopher Scott Medaris, Economics and Business Administration, cum laude, Paul and Ann Montminy;

Charles Edward Reed, Jr., Communication Arts and Political Science, Dawn Farr Reed;

Nicole Ann Sciortino, Political Science and Interdisciplinary: Anthropological Studies, John and Elizabeth Sciortino;

Austin Meads Tooley, Communication Arts and History - Honors in History, Philosophy, magna cum laude, Hunt and Karen Tooley;



Shreveport, Louisiana

Justin William Dean, Interdisciplinary: Anthropological Studies, Biology, magna cum laude, Jim and Julie Dean;



Slidell, Louisiana

Melanie Lee Ogé, Religious Studies, Gender Studies, cum laude, David and Lee Ogé;



Spicewood, Texas

Hannah Jane Platt, Psychology and Sociology, David and Nancy Platt;



Spring Branch, Texas

Keaton Spencer Hoppe, Economics - Honors in Economics, Psychology, summa cum laude, Kathy Rust;



Spring, Texas

Allyse Marie Snyder, History, Psychology, John and Susan Snyder;



St. Louis, Missouri

Sarah Anne Fennewald, Sociology, English, Ken and Patricia Fennewald;



Stephenville, Texas

Nisha Thara Gokul, Biology, Asian Studies and Chemistry, cum laude, B.D. and Lou Gokul;



Stockholm, Sweden

Frida Denise Fuglesang, Spanish - Honors in Spanish, Chemistry, magna cum laude, Christer and Lisa Fuglesang;



Sugar Land, Texas

Alvaro Jose Escorcia, History and Political Science, Alvaro and Martha Escorcia;



Sulphur Springs, Texas

Patrick Lee Radney, Business Administration and History, Michael Radney and Cheryl Burt;



Suzhou, China

Yanbing Tan, Asian Studies and English - Honors in English, magna cum laude, Hong Shen and Yiwen Tan;



Temple, Texas

Marcela Achieng Onyango, International Relations and Economics, magna cum laude, Onyango Okello and Pamela Onyango;



Tennessee Colony, Texas

Christian Keel Smith, English, History, Clayton and Connie Smith;



Texarkana, Texas

Brian Lochlann McGee, Biology, Anthropology, cum laude, Thomas and Annette McGee;



The Colony, Texas

Nicole Marie Berenger, Art and German, cum laude, Sandra Berenger and Gregory Gallo;

James Daniel Coley, Jr., Communication Arts and Religious Studies - Honors in Religious Studies, summa cum laude, Dan and Valerie Coley;

Jessica Lee Rose, Interdisciplinary: Business Administration/Exercise & Sport Science, Psychology, Mark Rose and Lori Barnes;



The Woodlands, Texas

Sasha Marie Dessy, Psychology and Sociology - Honors in Psychology, summa cum laude, Mira and Steve Dessy;

Benjamin Paul Walker, Religious Studies/Philosophy, Gender Studies, Paul and Bernadette Walker;



Tioga, Texas

Ashleigh Taylor Castner, Biochemistry and Mathematics, cum laude, Greg and Carla Castner;



Tulsa, Oklahoma

Margaret Ann Gammie, Psychology, Art, John and Nancy Gammie;

Jacob Matthew Nolte, Biology, Anthropology, Mark and Kerry Nolte;



Union Valley, Texas

Kylee Rene Rutledge, History and Political Science, Ron and Terry Rutledge;



University Park, Texas

Amanda Hopkins, Psychology, Exercise and Sport Science, cum laude, Hal and Dorothy Hopkins;



Van Alstyne, Texas

Marc Daniel Nickell, English, Exercise and Sport Science, Larry and Mary Nickell;

Robert Glen Nickell, Business Administration, Communication Arts, cum laude, Larry and Mary Nickell;



Waco, Texas

Britain Catlin Bruner, Chemistry, Spanish, Richard and Merry Bruner;



Waipahu, Hawaii

Megan Tami Fukumoto, History, Philosophy and Sociology, cum laude, Steve and Louise Fukumoto;



Washington, D.C.

Elizabeth Aguilar Arias, Political Science, Philosophy, Albert Arias of Washington, D.C., and Elizabeth Aguilar Arias of Sherman, Texas;



Weatherford, Texas

Laura Ann Bray, Political Science and Sociology, magna cum laude, Mark and Jill Bray;



West Valley City, Utah

Jalina Amber Brillia Keeling, Physics, Mathematics, cum laude, Leonard and Joyce Keeling;



Wheeling, Illinois

Allison Heather Varley, Psychology - Honors in Psychology, French, magna cum laude, Peter and Marge Varley;



Wichita Falls, Texas

Arjun Demla, Economics and Business Administration, Kundan and Sarla Demla;



Wichita, Kansas

Holly Elizabeth Messamore, Chemistry, Biology, Bill and Debbie Messamore;

David Landon Riddle, German and Mathematics, Charles and Ila Riddle;



Wimberley, Texas

Megan Colleen McCarty, Art, Anthropology, summa cum laude, Cecil and Carol McCarty;



Wylie, Texas

Thomas Abraham Haney, History, Religious Studies, Tom and Rena Haney;

Monica Francis Martinez, Political Science and Religious Studies/Philosophy, Tony Martinez of Wylie, Texas, and Dana Martinez-Jones of Mineola, Texas



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