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Dear Graduates,
sharpened abilities to think and act
Finally, don't
creatively, critically and ethically. You
pass up this
in applauding you, our fall 2016
can become the engaged citizens and
opportunity to
graduates.
leaders in whatever community you
thank those in
choose, whatever field you pursue.
your life whose
Today, I join with family and friends
Today is a marker in your life. I
encourage you to stop and savor your
More importantly, we hope your
encouragement
achievement, and enjoy the celebration
Central experience has instilled in you a
and love helped
and joy that surround you, for your
passion for learning, a habit that will be
you in countless
accomplishment says more than you
part of you throughout your life. We
ways to reach
may know.
hope that you leave knowing how to
this plateau. Tell them today how much
perceive problems and find solutions,
they mean to you.
Your Central diploma is an outward
sign of your commitment and hard
and to meet a changing world with a
work. It says to the world, “I can make
culture of learning that will enrich your
be the change you wish to see in the
the appropriate sacrifices. I can learn. I
life.
world around you.
can meet the challenge. I can succeed.”
With your graduation, you have
Your graduation is a clear manifestation
changed your future and that of others
of your own empowerment. You did it,
who will be influenced by you. This is
and we are truly proud of you.
our hope for you.
Be encouraged by what you have
We believe in you.
Know, too, that you are always
accomplished. Now imagine what you
welcome here, either to further your
are capable of doing.
learning experiences or as loyal alumni,
We believe your Central education
You can make a difference; you can
members of a 126-year heritage. You are
has given you more than certain skill
a member of the UCO community
sets. We believe that you leave here with
regardless of where your life takes you.
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Don Betz, Ph.D.
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University of Central Oklahoma Executive Officers
Don Betz, Ph.D.
President
John Barthell, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President,
Academic Affairs
Kevin Freeman
Vice President, Operations
Anne Holzberlein
Vice President, Development
UCO Foundation President
Charles Johnson
Vice President, University
Communications
Mark Kinders, Ed.D.
Vice President, Public Affairs
Patti Neuhold
Vice President, Finance
Myron Pope, Ed.D.
Vice President, Student Affairs
Cynthia E. Rolfe, Ph.D.
Vice President, Information Technology
Chief Information Officer
Joe Muller
Athletic Director
regional university system of oklahoma
Regents
Lake Carpenter
Chair
Cordell
Mark Stansberry
Vice Chair
Edmond
Joy Hofmeister
Co-Terminus (State Superintendent)
Oklahoma City
Gary Parker
Secretary
Muskogee
Connie Reilly
Okemah
Susan C. Winchester
Chickasha
Jeffrey Dunn, J.D.
Tulsa
Amy Ford
Durant
Michael W. Mitchel, J.D.
Alva
Staff
Sheridan A. McCaffree, J.D.
Executive Director
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
John Massey
Chair
Durant
Joseph L. Parker Jr.
Assistant Secretary
Tulsa
Ronald H. White, M.D.
Vice Chair
Oklahoma City
James D. “Jimmy” Harrel
Leedey
Jay Helm
Secretary
Tulsa
Ann Holloway
Ardmore
Andrew W. "Andy" Lester
Edmond
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Gen. Toney Stricklin
Lawton
Michael C. Turpen, J.D.
Oklahoma City
Glen D. Johnson, J.D.
Chancellor
Oklahoma City
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THE HISTORY OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
For 126 years, the University of
Central Oklahoma’s bedrock mission
has been developing leaders for
Oklahoma and the nation.
The university began in 1890 when
the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature
created the Territorial Normal School.
Five name changes later, UCO is a
beautifully landscaped campus that
welcomes around 16,500 students each
semester. The university strives to meet
the needs of those seeking a traditional
campus atmosphere as well as the nontraditional student.
Its mission was to educate teachers for
the one-room schoolhouses being built
across the growing territory.
Central’s first students — a class of
23 — met in the basement of
Edmond’s Methodist Episcopal Church.
In 1893, they moved into the school’s
first building, Old North, still standing
today.
Central also welcomes the role of
being Oklahoma’s major metropolitan
university, purposefully combining the
needs of students with those of the
larger area. No longer just an Edmond
campus, Central enjoys a presence in
several areas of the metro, including its
Academy of Contemporary Music at
UCO (ACM@UCO) in Bricktown, its
downtown Oklahoma City campus
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with classrooms in the Carnegie Centre
and its CHK|Central Boathouse on the
Oklahoma River. The university also
has begun a relationship with the
Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce as UCO works to meet the
needs of many in the metropolitan area.
Others notice. U.S. News & World
Report again has ranked Central as one
of the top colleges and universities in
the nation. Central again was the state's
only higher education institution to be
named to the “2016 Great Colleges to
Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher
Education.
As Oklahoma’s third-largest state
university, Central has evolved into six
colleges, including the Jackson College
of Graduate Studies, all with nationally
recognized programs including Nursing,
Forensic Science, Accounting, Physics,
Graphic Design and more. The
university offers 117 majors for
bachelor’s degrees and 70 for master’s.
It's accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.
After 126 years, Central remains an
institution where learning comes first
and where students enjoy personal
relationships with faculty and staff who
are committed to transforming lives.
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Symbols of Authority
weighs 9.65 pounds. Near its top is a
showing the official UCO seal. On the
miniature replica of Old North, created
flip side are the names of Central’s first
or banner. The gonfalon is carried by
in pecan wood and encompassed within
15 presidents, from Richard Thatcher,
an outstanding faculty member in that
a bronze crown. Thirteen pieces of solid
who served from 1891-93, through W.
college. The bearer leads that college's
walnut wood make up the majority of
Max Chambers, 1949-60.
students in the procession.
the mace. The base on which the
THE MACE
bronze medallion sits is rosewood. A
of the medallion help form the chain.
bronze band encircling the mace is
Each banner bears the name of one of
was a heavy staff or club made of wood
inscribed “University of Central
the next five Central presidents,
and metal that was borne by, carried
Oklahoma.”
including President Betz who began his
before or placed near a magistrate or
THE MEDALLION
service in August 2011 as Central’s
THE GONFALON
Each college has its own gonfalon,
Among ancient orders, the mace
other dignitary as an ensign of
In keeping with tradition, UCO
Curved metal banners on each side
20th president. The chain is designed
authority. The most senior member of
President Don Betz will be wearing a
with blank metal banners, evenly
the college carries the mace.
medallion that was created in 2011
spaced among smaller official UCO seal
with both past and future university
medallions. These blank banners are for
presidents in mind.
the names of all future presidents,
In 1975, students and faculty in
Central’s then Industrial Arts program
constructed the university’s mace. It is
The chain features at its center a
approximately 34 inches in length and
3.5-inch antiqued-bronze medallion
symbolizing the chain of university
leadership.
Graduation With Honors
BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
•
•
•
Summa Cum Laude to graduating
GRADUATE DEGREES
Graduation with Honors graduate
MINIMUM FOR HONORS
To be eligible to graduate with
seniors with a 3.90 GPA or higher;
degrees are conferred to those with a
honors, baccalaureate candidates must
gold honor cords
4.0 GPA in all graduate coursework.
have completed at least 45 hours at the
Magna Cum Laude to graduating
These students wear blue and gold
University of Central Oklahoma.
seniors with a 3.80 - 3.89 GPA;
honor cords.
silver honor cords
ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Cum Laude to graduating seniors
with a 3.70 - 3.79 GPA; white
Graduation with Honors to those
with a 4.0 GPA; gray cords
Graduation with honors and degrees are
pending a final check by Graduation Services.
Only those who are cleared for graduation by
November 9 are listed in the program.
honor cords
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STUDENT TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING RECORD (STLR)
Some fall 2016 graduates will be
wearing color-coded cords for achieving
the highest level of transformation in
one or more of five UCO tenets. These
five tenets are represented as following:
Global and Cultural Competencies
(orange), Health and Wellness (green),
Leadership (blue), Research, Creative
and Scholarly Activities (magenta), and
Service Learning and Civic Engagement
(purple).
STLR is an award-winning concept,
developed here at UCO and recognized
by the U.S. Department of Education
with a $7.8 million grant. The program
has gained national and international
recognition for its ability to document
student success with transformative
learning that parallels an academic
transcript, showing mastery in
employability and citizenship skills.
Students build and enhance their
record through submitting STLRtagged assignments, attending STLRtagged campus events, serving in STLRtagged student groups, and/or
participating in outside-of-class
projects. Their levels of achievements
are assessed and validated by a UCO
faculty or staff member.
Through STLR, students graduate
with more than an academic degree.
Students can show they’ve taken their
education to a transformative level,
gaining skills that can be applied in
areas identified as being needed in
today’s workforce and in our
metropolitan communities.
Note: UCO’s sixth tenet, Discipline
Knowledge, is recognized by students
completing their academic degrees.
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The Tradition of Academic Dress
The precise origins of the several
may wear a gold tassel. Candidates for
parts of academic dress still remain a
degrees have colored tassels that
matter of conjecture. The unheated
identify the student’s college as follows:
buildings which medieval scholars
frequented may have necessitated the
wearing of gowns for comfort’s sake.
Gowns and hoods were common at
British universities before the 14th
century; the square cap is thought to be
a 16th century import from the
University of Paris. European universities
continue to use a wide variety in the cut
and color of gowns and the type of
headwear worn.
Academic attire began to appear
THE GOWN
The bachelor’s gown has a long,
pleated front with shirring across the
shoulders and back. With flowing
1890s. Since that time, its use has
sleeves, the gown is almost knee length.
The master’s gown has oblong
functions, and its pattern is highly
sleeves that reach well below the knees.
uniform. From the color and cut of the
The sleeves are cut so that the forearm
American academic attire, one may
comes through a slit just above the
determine the institution from which
elbow.
the wearer received the degree and the
The doctor’s gown has broad,
degree earned.
velvet panels down the front, and three
THE CAP
velvet bars on full, round sleeves. This
The mortarboard has become the
universally accepted style in United
States colleges and universities. The
standard tassel worn by faculty is black.
The Master’s Hooding Ceremony
focuses on advanced degree candidates
and their accomplishments, while adding
Business........................................ Drab
Education & Professional Studies
.........................................Light Blue
Fine Arts & Design.... Chocolate Brown
Liberal Arts.........................Kelly Green
Mathematics & Science
................................... Golden Yellow
Graduate..................... Bronze and Blue
Associate........................................Gray
on United States campuses in the late
become universal for solemn university
THE HOOD
velvet trimming may be either black or
a color distinctive of the degree.
The associate's gown is the same
style as a bachelor's, but dark gray.
However those with doctoral degrees
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visual meaning. The colors of the hood’s
silk lining represent university colors,
which for Central are Bronze and Blue.
The color of the hood’s velvet border
represents the field of learning, such as
light blue for education or golden yellow
for science.
THE COLORS
The fields of learning identified by
the color of the velvet panels and sleeve
bars on the gown or the edging of the
hood include the following:
Arts and Letters........................... White
Business........................................ Drab
Education..............................Light Blue
Engineering................................Orange
Fine Arts.....................................Brown
Law............................................. Purple
Medicine......................................Green
Music.............................................Pink
Nursing......................................Apricot
Philosophy............................ Dark Blue
Physical Education.............. Sage Yellow
Science........................... Golden Yellow
Social Science..............................Citron
Theology.....................................Scarlet
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Special Notes for Graduates and Their Guests
• The University of Central Oklahoma
is a tobacco-free campus.
• Free ice water will be available in the
south lobby area throughout the ceremony. TV monitors and extra seating
also will be available in the lobby.
• Guests may not take photos from the
Field House floor during the
commencement ceremony.
• As a point of courtesy, and to
maintain the dignity of this formal ceremony, guests and graduates should
remain in the Field House until the
ceremony is formally concluded with the
recessional.
• At the conclusion of commencement, it
is important that all graduates
immediately exit the Field House as part
of the recessional. Guests should meet
graduates outside, not inside the Field
House.
• Please keep all aisles, stairs, entries and
exits clear at all times.
• Need additional information or help?
Look for a Faculty Marshal, wearing a
commencement badge. Faculty Marshals
are students, faculty or staff who
volunteer to help make commencement
safe and enjoyable for both graduates
and guests.
video of ceremony available
Graduation Nation, a commencement video company, will be producing
a video of today's commencement
ceremony from start to finish. Visit
graduation-nation.incredevent.com to
purchase a DVD of the video.
Orders will take 6-8 weeks to ship and come with a money-back
guarantee. The video will show the
entire ceremony, including all graduates
crossing the stage. This is a contract service. The
University of Central Oklahoma
assumes no responsiblity or liability
for orders or content.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES
Commencement photographs will
be taken by the professional
photography firm of Graduation Foto.
Graduation Foto is a private
vendor, not affiliated with the
University of Central Oklahoma.
Central assumes no responsibility
or liability with respect to the photographic services performed by
Graduation Foto. UCO graduates and
their families may purchase photographs at their option from Graduation
Foto.
In order to maintain the dignity of
the ceremony, only authorized representatives of Graduation Foto will be
allowed within the restricted area to
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photograph graduates during the ceremony.
Visit gradfoto.com to order photos.
Commencement's event number will be
emailed to each student.
For more information, contact
Graduation Foto at [email protected]
or call 405-364-1779.
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Candice M. Garza
College of Education &
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Steven Brian Lanham
College of Business
UNIVERSITY
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MARSHALS
fall 2016
Abigail M. Pappas
Kenzi N. Lockwood
College of Fine Arts & Design
College of liberal arts
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Class Marshals - fall 2016
Each of the University of Central
Oklahoma’s five undergraduate colleges
awards a graduating senior the title of
“Class Marshal.” These five students
have the highest grade point averages
and number of Central credit hours in
their respective colleges.
The honorees each receive a Class
Marshal stole, signifying the highest
degree of academic excellence. First presented in 1994, the stoles have become
a UCO tradition, later enhanced by the
bronze Class Marshal gown.
The following are the fall 2016
Class Marshals:
Jennifer P. Carter is a Nursing
major with a 4.0 GPA in the College of
Mathematics and Science. She has
served as the treasurer for UCO’s
Student Nurses Association since
January 2016 and was named 2016
Outstanding Senior in Clinical
Nursing. Carter also was named to the
President’s Honor Roll. Originally from
Edmond, Oklahoma, and a graduate of
Edmond North High School, Carter
accepted a post-graduation position as a
neonatal intensive care unit nurse at
Mercy Hospital.
Candice M. Garza is a Special
Education – Mild-Moderate Disabilities
major with a 3.92 GPA in the College
of Education and Professional Studies.
A native of Norwalk, California, and a
graduate of El Camino High School,
Garza now lives in Midwest City,
Oklahoma, with her husband, Shawn,
and children Alyssa, Gage, Ethan and
Alexander. After graduation, Garza
hopes to use her degree to serve students with special needs in her home
district, Mid-Del Schools.
Steven Brian Lanham is a
Marketing and Management major
with a 4.0 GPA in the College of
Business. Lanham is involved with the
Baptist Collegiate Ministry, the
Outdoor Activity Recreation Center
and the Business Advantage – Elevate
Certificate Program. He also is a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda, Alpha
Lambda Delta, Delta Epsilon Iota and
Delta Mu Delta honor societies. He
received the 2B Leaders, Dr. Ralph H.
and Jessie M. Mengel Endowed, Dr.
Charles and Louise Rickman Endowed
and Business Excellence scholarships.
He has been named to the President’s
Honor Roll each of his eight semesters
at Central. Originally from Fort
Gibson, Oklahoma, and a graduate of
Fort Gibson High School, Lanham
plans to open his own gym after graduation, drawing from his marketing and
management education.
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Kenzi N. Lockwood is a Criminal
Justice and Forensic Science major with
a 4.0 GPA in the College of Liberal
Arts. She is a recipient of several criminal justice tuition waivers. A native of
Mustang, Oklahoma, Lockwood will
continue her education through
Central’s crime and intelligence master’s
program and is passionate about helping others beyond graduation.
Abigail M. Pappas is an
Instrumental Music Education major
with a 4.0 GPA in the College of Fine
Arts and Design. Pappas is a member of
Sigma Alpha Iota and the National
Association for Music Education
(NAfME) Collegiate. She received the
Presser and Melvin Lee scholarships
and attended the National Convention
for Undergraduate Research. She also
has performed as part of Central’s
School of Music Honors Recital, and
NewsOK.com featured one of her
UCO Chamber Music performances. A
native of Oklahoma City and a graduate of Western Heights High School,
Pappas hopes to become a band director following graduation. She also plans
to pursue a master’s program in conducting and a doctorate in music education.
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college of education & professional studies
Processional* Faculty, Graduates and Official Party
Music by the UCO Brass Choir, directed by David Hanan
Mace Bearer, Kaye Sears, Ed.D.
Gonfalon Bearer, Kanika Bhargava, Ph.D.
Call to Order and Introductions John Barthell, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President,
Academic Affairs
National Anthem* Jessica Adkins, accompanied by Sallie Pollack, D.M.A.
President's Remarks Don Betz, Ph.D.
Guest's Remarks Joy Hofmeister, Oklahoma State Superintendent
Regent's Greetings Musical Performance I Was Here, music and lyrics by Victoria Lynn Shaw,
Gary Scott Burr and Hillary Dawn Scott Undergraduate Honors Evan Lemley, Ph.D., and Geoff Willis, Ph.D.
Presentation of Candidates and Recommendations to Confer Degrees Provost Barthell
Conferring Degrees President Betz
Presentation of Diplomas President Betz
Assisting with Diplomas Karen Davis
College Representative James Machell, Ph.D., Dean,
College of Education & Professional Studies
Closing Remarks Provost Barthell
Alumni Remarks Dave Lewis, Director, Alumni Relations
Alma Mater* Ms. Adkins, accompanied by Dr. Pollack
Recessional* Official Party, Faculty and Graduates
Music by the UCO Brass Choir
Interpretation for the hearing impaired by Joan Blake
*Audience is invited to stand.
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jackson college of graduate studies
Faculty, Graduates and Official Party
Music by the UCO Brass Choir, directed by David Hanan
Mace Bearer, John Maisch, J.D.
Gonfalon Bearer, Linda Rittner, Ph.D.
Call to Order and Introductions John Barthell, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President,
Academic Affairs
National Anthem* Jessica Adkins, accompanied by Sallie Pollack, D.M.A.
President's Remarks Don Betz, Ph.D.
Regent’s Greetings
Musical Performance I Was Here, music and lyrics by Victoria Lynn Shaw,
Gary Scott Burr and Hillary Dawn Scott
Presentation of Candidates and Recommendations to Confer Degrees Provost Barthell
Conferring Degrees President Betz
Master's Hooding Richard Bernard, Ph.D., Dean,
Jackson College of Graduate Studies
Mickey Hepner, Ph.D., Dean, College of Business
Presentation of Diplomas President Betz
Assisting with Diplomas Karen Davis
Closing Remarks Provost Barthell
Alumni Remarks Dave Lewis, Director, Alumni Relations
Alma Mater* Ms. Adkins, accompanied by Dr. Pollack
Recessional* Official Party, Faculty and Graduates
Music by the UCO Brass Choir
Processional*
Interpretation for the hearing impaired by Joan Blake
*Audience is invited to stand.
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College of Fine Arts & Design and
College of business
Processional* Faculty, Graduates and Official Party
Music by the UCO Brass Choir, directed by David Hanan
Mace Bearer, Sam Magrill, D.M.A.
Gonfalon Bearers, Peggy Moran, D.M., and Holly Osburn, Ph.D.
Call to Order and Introductions John Barthell, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President,
Academic Affairs
National Anthem* Jessica Adkins, accompanied by Sallie Pollack, D.M.A.
President's Remarks Don Betz, Ph.D.
Regent’s Greetings
Musical Performance I Was Here, music and lyrics by Victoria Lynn Shaw, Gary Scott Burr and Hillary Dawn Scott Undergraduate Honors Evan Lemley, Ph.D., and Geoff Willis, Ph.D.
Presentation of Candidates and Recommendations to Confer Degrees Provost Barthell
Conferring Degrees President Betz
Presentation of Diplomas President Betz
Assisting with Diplomas Karen Davis
College Representative Pamela Washington, Ph.D., Dean, College of Fine Arts & Design
Mickey Hepner, Ph.D., Dean, College of Business
Closing Remarks Provost Barthell
Alumni Remarks Dave Lewis, Director, Alumni Relations
Alma Mater* Ms. Adkins, accompanied by Dr. Pollack
Recessional* Official Party, Faculty and Graduates
Music by the UCO Brass Choir
Interpretation for the hearing impaired by Brenda Chappell, Ph.D.
*Audience is invited to stand.
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college of mathematics & Science and
College of Liberal Arts
Processional* Faculty, Graduates and Official Party
Music by the UCO Brass Choir, directed by David Hanan
Mace Bearer, Stephen Garrison, Ph.D.
Gonfalon Bearers, Mohammad Hossan, Ph.D., and
Mary Carver, Ph.D.
Call to Order and Introductions John Barthell, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President,
Academic Affairs
National Anthem* Jessica Adkins, accompanied by Sallie Pollack, D.M.A.
President's Remarks Don Betz, Ph.D.
Regent’s Greetings
Musical Performance
I Was Here, music and lyrics by Victoria Lynn Shaw,
Gary Scott Burr and Hillary Dawn Scott
Undergraduate Honors
Evan Lemley, Ph.D., and Geoff Willis, Ph.D.
Presentation of Candidates and Recommendations to Confer Degrees Provost Barthell
Conferring Degrees President Betz
Presentation of Diplomas President Betz
Assisting with Diplomas Karen Davis
College Representatives Wei Chen, Ph.D., Dean, College of Mathematics & Science
Catherine Webster, Ph.D., Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Closing Remarks Provost Barthell
Alumni Remarks Dave Lewis, Director, Alumni Relations
Alma Mater* Ms. Adkins, accompanied by Dr. Pollack
Recessional* Official Party, Faculty and Graduates
Music by the UCO Brass Choir
Interpretation for the hearing impaired by Brenda Chappell, Ph.D.
*Audience is invited to stand.
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candidates for graduate degrees
fall 2016
College of Business
Master of Business
Administration
Business Administration
Callaham, Blake
Frederick
Edwards, Gregory Scott
Guthrie
Harrison, Richard Cody
Edmond
Hoaglund, Steven Arthur - With Honors
Oklahoma City
Holman, Megan L.
Luther
Hunter, Stamatina Elizabeth
With Honors - Thurmont, Maryland
Martin, Aaron J.
Oklahoma City
Munno, Crystal Leigh
Richmond, Virginia
Patted, Poorvik Mohan
India
Rajendra Prasad, Swathi Prasad
Vemgal, Karnataka, India
Sparkman, Christina Dawn
Oklahoma City
Wilson, Jesse
Spearville, Kansas
Wood, Christine
Oklahoma City
College
of Education &
Professional Studies
Master of Arts
Psychology
(General Psychology)
Luster, James
Tulsa
Wiegman, Iva Caroline
Oklahoma City
(Forensic Psychology)
Chaliawala, Kruti Sureshchandra
Surat, India
Lindsey, Breann Marie
Edmond
Master of Education
Adult & Higher Education
(Adult & Higher Education)
Hauton, Mark Kendall
Oklahoma City
Mitchell, Shelley Denise
Choctaw
(Interdisciplinary Studies)
Hinds, Jamie Lorelie
Miami
Howard, Elizabeth B. - With Honors
Edmond
Monroe, Julia Stovall - With Honors
Yukon
Peringol, Anish Varghese - With Honors
Oklahoma City
Tyler, Karl Ray II - With Honors
Ada
Yearby, Azucena - With Honors
Moore
(Student Personnel)
Chadwick, Madison Michelle
With Honors - Oklahoma City
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Giddings, LaTasha Janelle
Oklahoma City
Knight, Kelsey Anne
Enid
McAdams, Kenedie Shanee
Oklahoma City
Mueggenborg, Sarah Nicole - With Honors
Weatherford
Walker, Jarod A.
Plano, Texas
Whobrey, Megan Anne Montgomery
Norman
(Training)
Feinberg, Diane D.
Oklahoma City
Palmer, Christopher Carson - With Honors
Edmond
Thompson, Nicole Michelle
With Honors - Edmond
Adult Education
(Gerontology)
White, Kathy Lee
Edmond
(Training)
Brown, Lisa D.
Oklahoma City
Davenport, Nolan Keith
Seminole
Kingcade, Michelle L.
Shawnee
Pruitt, Justin Earl
Choctaw
Bilingual Education/TESL
Al-Ali, Saleh Ibrahim
Hael, Saudi Arabia
Cha, Hong Ran
Daegu, South Korea
Chen, Chi Wen
Edmond
Dang, Ngoc Minh - With Honors
Bien Hoa City, Vietnam
c o m m e n c e m e n t
DiTommaso, Alicia Marie
Oklahoma City
Hammill, Theresa A.
Edmond
Hwang, Su Ki - With Honors
Incheon, South Korea
Kim, Myungjin
Seoul, South Korea
Moore, Kristen Helene - With Honors
Moore
Sang, Yumeng
Tianjin, China
Shelton, Andrew Rylee
Edmond
Shin, Sun Young - With Honors
Seoul, South Korea
Early Childhood Education
Hamrick, Jamie Lynn
Ponca City
Permchart, Varinya
Bangkok, Thailand
Staub, Danielle
Oklahoma City
Education Guidance &
Counseling
King-Still, Mary Megan
Mustang
Educational Leadership
Blakey, Randi Lynn
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f a l l
Library Media Education
Rich, Bonnie Lucinda
Moore
School Counseling
Blanton, Shelby Lynn - With Honors
Newcastle
Gatewood, Elizabeth B.
Oklahoma City
Gilmore, Marli R. - With Honors
Edmond
Heard, Katharine Lea - With Honors
Jones
Moore, Tamara Alisha - With Honors
Spencer
Patterson, Amelia Glen
Oklahoma City
Whitehead, Susan Diane
Edmond
Williams, Krystal Deon
Oklahoma City
Wilson, Julia Alison - With Honors
Oklahoma City
2 0 1 6
Pine, Jaime Ann
Tecumseh
(Severe-Profound/Multiple
Disabilities)
Mance, Rashawn
Oklahoma City
Powell, Sarah Lynne
Oklahoma City
Master of Science
Nutrition & Food
Management
Colletta, Erin - With Honors
Pasadena, California
Duggan, Emily Grace - With Honors
Oklahoma City
Dunn, Whitney Gabrielle - With Honors
Overland Park, Kansas
Galloway, Jace Tyler
Kearney, Missouri
Howze, Christine Diane - With Honors
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Kirby, Shelby Lynn - With Honors
Secondary Education
Buie, Shelby D. Ray - With Honors
Tuttle
Glenn, Derek - With Honors
Oklahoma City
Martin, Roy Dale Jr.
Oklahoma City
Rempe, Beth Ann - With Honors
Moore
Lee, Hui Hui
Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
Nolen, Emily Dianne - With Honors
McLoud
Wallace, Jacey - With Honors
Hugo
Mantua, Ohio
Oklahoma City
Yohannan, Shaina Sara
Yukon
Midwest City
Special Education
(Mild/Moderate Disability)
Wellness Management
(Exercise Science)
Brown, Samaya Janae - With Honors
Jewell, Jennifer Lynn - With Honors
Edmond
Perry, George C.
Edmond
Richardson, JaRod L. - With Honors
Tulsa
Tamez, Jeramey Stephen
Edmond
Elementary Education
Addison, Heather R.
Norman
Cahill, Jessica Leigh
Oklahoma City
Campbell-Medina, Loretta Monique
Oklahoma City
Holiday, Randel Lee
Oklahoma City
Horn, Stephanie Anne
Midwest City
Jolliff, Christina M.
Moore
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Fike, Evan C.
Oklahoma City
Henry, Isaac Daniel
Edmond
McKay, Mary Kate
Madill
Permenter, Charles M.
Oklahoma City
(Health Studies)
New, Rachel S.
Oklahoma City
u n i v e r s i t y
College
of Fine Arts & Design
Master of Fine Arts
Design
Hu, Guoli
Huang Shan, China
Master of Music
Music
(Instrumental Performance)
Zhu, Dan
Guangzhou, China
(Music Education)
Tian, Zixuan
Lanzhou, Gansu, China
Zhang, Yikai
Guangzhou, China
o f
c e n t r a l
Criminal Justice
Management &
Administration
Melton, Darren M.
Warner Robbins, Georgia
English
(20th & 21st Century
Studies)
Baker, Lauren Claire
Tulsa
Mirll, Teresa Marie
Edmond
(Creative Writing)
Black, Terri Lea
Oklahoma City
Callaway, Charles Kirk
Choctaw
Sullivan, Jessica R.
Layton, Utah
(Teaching ESL)
(Performance)
Chu, Hyeon Sook
Seoul, South Korea
Kirk, Hilary Elizabeth - With Honors
Shanto, China
Neumann, Madison J. - With Honors
He, Yanqian
Fuqing, Fujian, China
Jiang, Qinwei - With Honors
Lyu, Zhen
Jiangmen, China
Wen, Yixuan
China
Jazz Studies
(Performance)
Kozlowski, Alyssa Sue
Norman
College
of Liberal Arts
Master of Arts
Crime & Intelligence
Analysis
Rowe, Torrey Star
Edmond
Norman
Oklahoma City
Qi, Guanzixin - With Honors
Lanzhou, China
Qin, Dongyu
China
o k l a h o m a
Political Science
Green, Morgan
Oklahoma City
(International Affairs)
Darko, Harriet
Oklahoma City
(Public Administration)
Monies, Jennifer M.
Oklahoma City
Saidu, Tamba Dominic
Tombodu Town - Freetown, Sierra Leone
Substance Abuse Studies
Maston, Jatonna Sue
Edmond
Parker, Nisha D.
Mustang
Master of Public
Administration
Public Administration
Adams, Maurianna - With Honors
Oklahoma City
Andrade, Vanessa Grimalda - With Honors
Oklahoma City
Barclay, Charles Apala
Bong Mines, Liberia
Brandley, Amy Elena - With Honors
El Reno
(Traditional Studies)
Burchett, Joshua Dewayne
Independence, Kansas
McDaniels, Tami L. - With Honors
Luther
Gerontology
Khadka, Mahesh
Nepal
Pruitt, Casey D.
Choctaw
History
(Museum Studies)
Zhang, Hanqing
Beijing, China
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Haynes, Leisa Lorane
Choctaw
McManus, Joe A.
Wailuku, Hawaii
Richardson, Brandy
Oklahoma City
Scraper, Monique Rochelle
Oklahoma City
Stout, Cole J.
Pryor
c o m m e n c e m e n t
College
of Mathematics &
Science
Master of Science
Applied Mathematical
Science
(Mathematics)
Al-Salman, Makiyah Own
Saudi Arabia
Papayik, Jason Christopher
Havre, Montana
Applied Math & Computer
Science
Wang, Yuxuan
Tianjin, China
Yan, Mingda - With Honors
Edmond
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f a l l
(Biomedical Engineering)
Abdulrahim, Fadi
Oklahoma City
(Electrical Enineering)
Pathpi, Abhilash Reddy
Shastrinagar, India
Thakur, Manish Singh
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
(Mechanical Engineering)
Duffle, Willy Lee
Oklahoma City
2 0 1 6
Interdisciplinary
Studies
Master of Science
Forensic Science
Carr, Danielle Elizabeth
Oklahoma City
Hegstrom, Kristina Yvette - With Honors
Hinesville, Georgia
Nursing
Al-Zaher, Amal Ali
Saudi Arabia
Curry, Lorie Lavon
Purcell
K.C., Muna - With Honors
Lalitpur, Nepal
Wegrzynski, Susan Marie - With Honors
Edmond
Note: This is a complete list of candidates who
applied and were cleared for graduation and
honors by November 9 for inclusion in the
program. Degrees and honors conferred are
Engineering Physics
Collins, Timothy Matthew Jr.
Edmond
Mahato, Prabhat Kumar
Kathmandu, Nepal
pending a final check by Graduation Services.
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u n i v e r s i t y
o f
c e n t r a l
o k l a h o m a
candidates for undergraduate degrees
fall 2016
College of Business
Bachelor of Business
Administration
Business Administration
(Business Administration)
Abe, Misako
Edmond
Al-Mohammedali, Nasser Hussen
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Al-Qamarah, Mohammed Ali
Al-Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Aryal, Prangit Singh
Kathmandu, Nepal
Belobraydic, James M.
Edmond
Boyle, Melissa D.
Choctaw
Brown, Dustin Keith
Ardmore
Brunsvold, Morgan J. - Cum Laude
Yukon
Carter, William C.
Oklahoma City
Choromokos-Work, Kimberly
Edmond
Diaz, Daisy Iveth
Moore
Donwerth, Davin Kyle
Oklahoma City
Dunn, Ashley Lynn
Tulsa
Elliott, Tess Elizabeth
Midwest City
Estes, Brandon James
Edmond
Evans, Macey L.
Oklahoma City
Falk, Jeremy Ross
Edmond
Gray, Terry Logan
El Reno
Hermanski, Garrett
Edmond
Hoover, Logan Michael
Booker, Texas
Jensen, Samuel D.
Edmond
Kouame, Lynda Grace Cely
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Leverett, Megan Christine
Moore
Long, Clayton P.
Phoenix, Arizona
Martin, Hunter Benjamin - Cum Laude
Tonkawa
Martinez, Alex
Oklahoma City
McDonald, Tiffany A.
Moore
McKinney, Chelce Kay Dawn
Midwest City
McMillin, Rhonda
Edmond
Meyer, Slayde David
Forgan
Murphy, John Daniel
Overland Park, Kansas
Palomo, Pedro
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Powell, Kyle Reese
Henryetta
Reyes, Monica Estela
Oklahoma City
Ridders, Karie Dawn
Edmond
Shazryl, Zakry B.
Oklahoma City
Smith, Alex
Mooreland
Spradlin, Conner H.
Piedmont
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Terronez, Logan M.
Oklahoma City
Wade, Jordan N.
Edmond
Webb, Taylor Jade
Meeker
Xu, Jiahui
Shandong, China
Zec, Dijana
Oklahoma City
(General Business)
Hager, Joana Cari
Goodwell
McKee, Chad A.
Oklahoma City
Pybas, Shelby Cloyce
Edmond
(International Business)
Bainter, Jeffrey M.
Oklahoma City
Burt, Brandon Linn
Edmond
Chang, Stephen
Inola
Hanna, Joshua Phillip
Edmond
Martinez, Daniela
Edmond
Mason, Tanner Cole
Lindsay
Sublett, Kenzie L.
Norman
Walker, Nathan
Kansas City, Missouri
Economics
Hellbusch, Isaac
Edmond
McMasters, Tu Lam
Vietnam
Rutter, Andy M.
Oklahoma City
c o m m e n c e m e n t
(Energy Economics)
McEwen, Steven Wayne II
Edmond
Pybas, Shelby Cloyce
Edmond
Finance
Adeyemi, Babatunde Sunday
Eruwa, Nigeria
Al-Hajri, Meshari D.
Ain Dar, Saudi Arabia
Al-Humidan, Abdulla Abdulkarim M.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al-Mutairi, Faisal Nawaf
Saudi Arabia
Al-Talaq, Hassan Saeed
Al-Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Al-Warthan, Abdullah Mohammed A.
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Apple, Nathan Lynn
Edmond
Bare, Elizabeth
Norman
Baustert, Jonathan
Okarche
Butler, Zachary Paul - Cum Laude
Peoria, Arizona
DeBee, Trevor L.
Edmond
Fallatah, Sulaiman Othman
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Faye, Papa Saliou
Senegal
Firkins, Larry A. Jr.
Newalla
Fisher, Ja'Near L.
Oklahoma City
Flowers, Chris Jordan
Oklahoma City
Hsieh, Cheng-Hsun
New Taipei City, Taiwan
Landry, Diana M.
Union City
McIntyre, Glenn
Yukon
Moseley, Andrew Ross
Edmond
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f a l l
Ng, Em Yue
Batu Pahat, Malaysia
Nutley, Jim Charles
Elk City
Ogan, Jonathan David
Guthrie
Orem, Katie Nicole
Edmond
Robino, Cassidy John
Enid
Rutledge, Brittney Pauline
Tulsa
Sherpa, Tashi Norbu
Norman
Sumner, Zachary Robert
Edmond
Terry, Megan
Enid
Trepanier, Kelvin Nicolas
Wallaceburg, Canada
Woodard, Adrian C.
Lawton
(Insurance & Risk
Management)
Al-Zahrani, Bakheet Ali
Saudi Arabia
Cornelius, Cody P.
Edmond
Diomandé, Yann-Lossane
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Information & Operations
Management
(Management Information
Systems)
Frazier, John Francis
Liberal, Kansas
Poudyal, Oasis
Kathmandu, Nepal
Richards, Travis Martin
Shawnee
Shohel, Md
Edmond
(Operations & Supply Chain
Management)
Barringer, Rosa Lee
Tuttle
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2 0 1 6
Everett, Kori Brooke
Rosedale
Jones, Jeffrey Kyle
Edmond
Miller, Spencer Tomas
Enid
Ng, WyMynn
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
O'Hern, Stephen Christopher
Edmond
Peake, James V.
Moore
Management
Al-Abdrabalnabi, Yousef
Saudi Arabia
Al-Mohsen, Zahra Nasser
Saudi Arabia
Al-Muayli, Ahmed Mubarak Saeed
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al-Qanbar, Ameen H.
Anak, Saudi Arabia
Boyle, Tanner M.
Harrah
Case, Katie
Gloversville, New York
Corwin, Jeremy D.
Garden Grove, California
Fisher, Aaron D.
Tulsa
Hendley, Tyler J.
Durant
Keys, Dylan Caleb
Skiatook
Lanham, Steven B. - Summa Cum Laude
Fort Gibson
Mastbrook, Kathleen P.
Oklahoma City
McKenna, Taylor S.
Choctaw
Morales, Victor Ever
Anadarko
Pitts, Stephanie A. - Cum Laude
Moore
Purser, Rustin Vaughn
Edmond
u n i v e r s i t y
Street, Marissa T.
Piedmont
Thelen, Logan Tedd
Wichita, Kansas
Wood, Maria
Bakersfield, California
(Human Resource
Management)
Barclay, Bandu Mamie
Norman
Evans, Michael Austin
Elmore City
McConnell, Lisa A.
Kingfisher
McSweeny, Molly Katherine
Tulsa
Parker, Glenda Lunice
Lawton
Robinson, Charmaine Nicole
Edmond
Sims, Shelby Dawn
Edmond
Wilhite, Victoria Lynn
Edmond
(PGA Golf Management)
Bowie, Edward
Bristol, New Hampshire
Franko, Michael S. Jr.
Parma, Ohio
Jackson, Philip M.
Sapulpa
Linhoff, James
Kansas City, Missouri
Murphy, John Daniel
Overland Park, Kansas
Marketing
Al-Ghamdi, Amro Dhaifallah H.
Saudi Arabia
Berry, Ja'von Bree
Oklahoma City
Bomhoff, Trevor J.
El Reno
Chang, Ko Yu - Magna Cum Laude
Taipei, Taiwan
Cornelson, Shelby
Oklahoma City
o f
c e n t r a l
o k l a h o m a
Daniel, Sara N.
Norman
Deloera, Giovannie Alex
Moore
Fleming, Katie Lynn
Oklahoma City
Foreman, Randi L.
El Reno
Gan, TianTian
Anhui, China
Gandara, Jacob Daniel
Fort Gibson
Ha, Long Thanh
Oklahoma City
Hooks, Jeremy T.
Oklahoma City
Koh, Jun Weng
Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia
Lanham, Steven B. - Summa Cum Laude
Fort Gibson
Lee, Chan Tung
Lunas, Malaysia
Meadows, Brandon
Oklahoma City
Norvell, Kourtney J.
Oklahoma City
Pham, Tuan
Oklahoma City
Rush, Taylor E.
Norman
Sewell, Kayla Nicole
Edmond
Siddi, Rishi P.
Edmond
Syed Azlan, Sharifah Nor Al Binti
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Tang, Chuming
Yichang, China
Wilson, Derek T.
Choctaw
(Professional Selling)
Casteel, Cole Alan
Owasso
Donaldson, Payden Lane
Moore
Holzhausen, Logan Thomas
Edmond
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Stansbury, Shannon C.
Guthrie
Wiley, Aubri Rose
Grand Junction, Colorado
Bachelor of Science
Accounting
Ahrabi, Mehdi Reza
Oklahoma City
Amil, Rehma Kamal
Pakistan
Angyer, Barnabas Vandefan
Tse-Abagi, Benue, Nigeria
Antonelli, Anne J.
Dallas, Texas
Archer, Tina
Oklahoma City
Barkley, Chase D.
Oklahoma City
Bartholomew, Kevin C.
Edmond
Baustert, Jonathan
Okarche
Benavides, Brandy D.
Edmond
Butler, Zachary Paul - Cum Laude
Peoria, Arizona
Calvert, Jordan
Edmond
Choromokos-Work, Kimberly
Edmond
Cochran, Rindi Michelle
Jones
DeGuira, Shannon Renee
Del City
Escalera, Carlos
Edmond
Froehle, Rosalind Janeen
Edmond
Gattis, Tricia
Yukon
Hariri, Mohammed Jamal
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Hatampa, Brittney D.
Hurley, Mississippi
c o m m e n c e m e n t
Hightower, Kaitlin M.
Childress, Texas
Joseph, Joel
Edmond
Kilmer, Ryan Thomas
Midwest City
Kim, Jihoon
Seoul, South Korea
Le, Chau Quang
Vietnam
Lee, Marcy A.
Oklahoma City
Lee, Shelbi Drew
Edmond
Long, Traci L. - Cum Laude
Oklahoma City
Mitchell, John Leo
Edmond
Morgan, John Harrison
Edmond
Nguyen, Hien Silky - Cum Laude
Oklahoma City
Nguyen, Hong Thi Kim
Edmond
Nowell, Tara M.
Shawnee
Oh, Jungmi
South Korea
Perez, David R.
Oklahoma City
Pham, An Vu Minh
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Roberts, Patrick R.
Del City
Ross, Jonathan
Oklahoma City
Rozario, Laboni Flora
Moore
Smith, Megan Gay
Norman
Sun, Liying
Tianjin, China
Thorp, Loren M.
Edmond
Trammell, Anna
Oklahoma City
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f a l l
Tran, Vy Hai - Summa Cum Laude
Edmond
Trinh-Nguyen, Amy Nguyet
Edmond
Ulmer, Christopher Ryan
Oklahoma City
Vy, Emily Truong - Summa Cum Laude
Oklahoma City
Watkins, William Richard
Magna Cum Laude - Tulsa
Yancey, Tara E.
Guthrie
College
of Education &
Professional Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
Arnold, Mariah M.
Oklahoma City
Aukema, Rachel Dawn – Cum Laude
Mustang
Barnett, Bethany
Blackwell
Barth, Casey Arthur - Cum Laude
Edmonds, Washington
Beedle, Jessica Lynn
Moore
Bishop, Kelsey Clarese
Yukon
Blaney, Patricia S. - Magna Cum Laude
Edmond
Campbell, Vanessa Christine
Denver, Colorado
Colliver, Michelle Gabrielle
Edmond
Cox, Lindsey D. - Cum Laude
Edmond
Franzmathes, Matthew Karl
Chickasha
Godshall, Deanna
Haysville, Kansas
Gray, Lisa Ann
Mathis, Texas
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2 0 1 6
Guzman Lopez, Maria Karina
Enid
Hanson, Danielle S.
Tucson, Arizona
Hardy, Emma
Edmond
Hicks, Blythe Karyngton
Oklahoma City
Hoover, Rachael Marie
Meeker
Huddleston, Makayla P. - Cum Laude
Oklahoma City
Jackson, Erica S.
Del City
Jacobsen, Paige Farrar
Norman
Jacobson, Josh Robert
Waurika
Kishketon, Kylie Page
Oklahoma City
Lewis, Sarah
Lexington
Miller, Joanne
Nassau, Bahamas
Nesmith, Blake Leigh - Magna Cum Laude
Cache
Patel, Kesha A.
Oklahoma City
Patterson, Carl
Jersey City, New Jersey
Price, Katelyn Jill
Owasso
Ray, Angelica D.
Shawnee
Rooney, Chanda Nicole
Holyrood, Kansas
Seward, McKenzie E. - Cum Laude
Oklahoma City
Smith, Akilah A.
Oklahoma City
Smith, Mallori D. - Magna Cum Laude
Clinton
Venegas, Luz M.
Marietta
Waight, Ruth MacKenna
Valliant
u n i v e r s i t y
Walker, Madison Kay
Mustang
Bachelor of Science
Career, Technology &
Workforce Development
(Family & Consumer
Sciences)
Hannon, Madison M.
Oklahoma City
Tiger, Pamela C. - Cum Laude
Shawnee
(Trade & Industrial)
Russell, Dannie Dwight
Tulsa
Stasser, Michelle Renae
Edgemont, South Dakota
Community Health
Le, Phat Vinh
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Community/Public Health
Al-Hanabi, Mashael
Edmond
Davis, Mychaela Deshon
Oklahoma City
Lowder, Eric G. - Magna Cum Laude
Piedmont
Family Life Education
(Child Development)
Aicher, Leigh Collier
Yukon
Boyd, Casea Danielle
Edmond
Fields, Kiawn Nicole
Pauls Valley
Hatton, Bailee Rae
Ada
Hayes, Kristen H.
Guthrie
Healey, Erin W.
Davis
Herndon, Kathryn Lee
Tulsa
o f
c e n t r a l
Jessie, Jeneika Latrell
Fort Worth, Texas
Long, Lauren Elizabeth
Pawhuska
Madden, Ashton Elizabeth
Oklahoma City
Perez, Cristina
Los Angeles, California
Scarber, Klaryce Michelle
Duncan
Stewart, Shamiah M.
Tulsa
Stice, Kelsey Raylynn
Bristow
Swain, Ashley Taylor
Lawton
Trotter, Shae M.
Norman
VanRosendale, Allison P.
Mustang
Watson, Jasmine Simone
Tulsa
(Marriage & Family)
Bowler, Bria Marie
Edmond
Bush, Brittany Nicole
Moore
Hassan, Kychet L.
Oklahoma City
Paine, Ava J.
Tulsa
Pugh, Leslie Ann - Magna Cum Laude
Edmond
Smith, Rachel T.
Edmond
Thorp, Katherine Marie
Garber
Winick, Ashley N.
Oklahoma City
Fashion Marketing
Bennett, Zariyapah
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bernhardt, Rachael Rebecca
McAlester
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o k l a h o m a
Carrasquillo, Yolanda M.
Oklahoma City
Nguyen, Trang Huyen
Edmond
Shaw, Cana C.
Yukon
General Studies
Aguilar, Alex Andrew
Oklahoma City
Albertson, Aaron Bailin
Velma
Anderson, Cory Lynn
Bartlesville
Austin, Amber Nicole
Oklahoma City
Austin, Angelika Love
Biloxi, Mississippi
Baber, Hali D.
Oklahoma City
Baggs, Alex Ray
Poteau
Bailey, Clarissa Jade
Bray
Bailey, Stevie Marie
Oklahoma City
Baker, Jane Ethleen
Edmond
Barnett, Dolores E.
Fairfax
Bauer, Amber D.
Oklahoma City
Bell, Dalton Chadwick
Oklahoma City
Binswanger, Tiffany F.
Tuttle
Boyd, M. Jane - Magna Cum Laude
Edmond
Bradley, Amanda Arline
Edmond
Bradley, Hannah F.
Beaver
Breaux, Corlissa Mia
IXL
Bremmer, Nicholas C.
Oklahoma City
c o m m e n c e m e n t
Butler, Skyler L.
Oklahoma City
Buttram, Shaundra M.
Edmond
Campo, Lauren J.
Beggs
Cataldo, Christine E.
Owasso
Chery, Maelle Christine
Haiti
Circle, Autumn D.
Blackwell
Conner, Michael Todd
Guthrie
Constantine, Brandie C.
Oklahoma City
Cotton, Dusty Alan
Guthrie
Cox, Courtney
McKinney, Texas
Craig, Caleb
Harrah
Danley, RaeAnna Dawn
Cashion
Davis, Connor E.
Oklahoma City
Dickinson, Daphanie
Midwest City
Dill, Jennifer A.
Edmond
Doakes, Tayelar
Edmond
Escobar, Gabriela
Santa Clarita, California
Fowler, Jared Ryan
Rowlett, Texas
Fugate, Briana Janae
Edmond
Gaines, Ruben Markell
Muskogee
Ganther, Jalessia M.
Midwest City
Garland, Zachary Mark
Edmond
Goad, Nathan Joe
Fort Gibson
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f a l l
Golson, Aretha S.
Oklahoma City
Gooch, Christina A.
Oklahoma City
Gwanyama, Nerise Kahbang
Oklahoma City
Hamilton, Haylee Anne
Tulsa
Henderson, Anteshia Marie
Oklahoma City
Henderson, Ratesha
Spencer
Hernandez, Joanna Alondra
Oklahoma City
Hill, Raven Cheriree
Houston, Texas
Hoff, Kerry Anne
Madill
Hudsonpillar, Alex Tanner
Bartlesville
Jackson, Kristopher D.
Summa Cum Laude - Oklahoma City
Jenkins, James Tyler
Enid
Kaveh, Sheena
Edmond
Key, Nancy K.
Choctaw
Kyerematen, Akua Afriyie
Oklahoma City
Leake, David Cullen
Oklahoma City
LeCompte, Michelle Kay
Oklahoma City
Lepley, James
Oklahoma City
Martinez, Alejandra
Oklahoma City
Mason, Allison Elizabeth
Edmond
Mayfield, Gary Paul II
Ardmore
Mcferron, Madison P.
Edmond
McGee, Jesse
Piedmont
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2 0 1 6
Merritt, April Machelle
Tulsa
Meserve, Jay Vee
Hutchinson, Kansas
Mints, Wendy
Norman
Mischler, Ashley Nichole
Shawnee
Mock, Harrison Patrick
Austin, Texas
Mohammed, Majdoleen Mousa
Ramallah, Palestine
Moran, Mary Katelyn
Yukon
Nicholson, Michael Anthony
Norman
Noakes, Cara J.
Shawnee
Paramore, Theresa Ann - Cum Laude
Yukon
Parish, Kyle Edward
Bristow
Pilgrim, Nathan
Comanche
Plumley, Rochelle
Edmond
Porter, Van Rensselaer IV
Lakeland, Florida
Prince, Latia S.
Norman
Provenzano, Luke Samuel
Kingfisher
Pugh, Mary Frances
Oklahoma City
Rafter, LaToyia S.
Oklahoma City
Randle, Bradley Maurice
Clinton
Ray, Haley
Midwest City
Richmond, Ashley R.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Rippetoe, Dustin D.
Guthrie
Roberts, Brittany M.
Lindsay
u n i v e r s i t y
Rodriguez, Matthew Gavin
Wheatland
Rowell, Staci
Guthrie
Scott, Cortreal M.
Gainesville, Florida
Scott, Steven R.
Norman
Sells, Shannon Yvette
Tulsa
Shelley, John
Frisco, Texas
Skinner, Nicholas
Oklahoma City
Smith, Tyler A.
Yukon
Spencer, Cleda Ruthanne
Choctaw
Steele, Kyle Robert
Edmond
Steinberg, Audrey
Tulsa
Talley, Nakia Denise
Yukon
Thapa, Raju
Nepal
Thomas, Vincent
Opelousas, Louisiana
Thomason, Meghan Lee'Ann
Choctaw
Valdez, Erika E.
Oklahoma City
Valentine, Courtney Marie
Oklahoma City
Vanderlinde, Kristina
Mustang
Wallace, Alixahndrea Elizabeth
Jones
Ward, Alyssa Sherri
Yukon
Welch, Taylor Brooke
Grove
Wilson, Hannah L.
Elk City
Wilson, Kimberly Diane
Edmond
o f
c e n t r a l
o k l a h o m a
Womack, Zachary M.
Oklahoma City
Wooldridge, Kenny M.
Arcadia
Zavaleta, Lucia D.
Moore
Industrial Safety
Al-Marhoon, Saleh Mohammed
Safwa, Saudi Arabia
Al-Mohamedhussan, Mohammed Munadil
Al-Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Al-Qanbar, Meqdad Abdulaziz
Al-Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Al-Abdrabalnabi, Hassan Mohammad A.
Al-Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Al-Burayman, Hani Hejji A.
Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Al-Ghamdi, Mohammed Saeed A.
Bni Jurah, Saudi Arabia
Al-Mousa, Mohammed Abdrabalrasool
Edmond
Al-Qanbar, Mousa Saleh
Anaka, Saudi Arabia
Al-Rubh, Basim Hussain
Al-Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Al-Zayer, Moayed Saleh M.
Edmond
Avery, Jason - Magna Cum Laude
Meeker
Benway, Jared Lloyd
Edmond
Bin Saeed, Saud
Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia
Bond, Devin M.
Newcastle
Christian, Johnathan D.
Purcell
Christian, Kathryn Lynn
Oklahoma City
Edwards, Richard Earl
Moore
Habib, Sebastian
Kingfisher
Laiq, Ferhan
Oklahoma City
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Manley, Kevin
Midwest City
McAuliffe, Kaylan Denise
Guthrie
McClure, Holly JoAnna Ashley
Norman
O'Hanlon, Brian J.
Lone Grove
Pollock, Cody D.
Duncan
Pryor, Travis Mackenzie
Magna Cum Laude - Morris
Pulley, Connor
Newkirk
Rupp, Brandon Jacob
Edmond
Rutherford, Spencer
Grove
Simek, Clint Levi
Guthrie
Sowell, Brady M. - Magna Cum Laude
Choctaw
Stringer, Brayden Glenn
Lawton
Terrell, Jeremy John - Magna Cum Laude
Chandler
Tuhifah, Mohammed Abdullah
Al-Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Wilbanks, Blake Ryan
Oklahoma City
Kinesiology
(Exercise/Fitness
Management)
Blankenship, Scott Anthony
Ardmore
Boles, Jasmeann Monique
McAlester
Bruce, Chandler
Del City
Chiemelu, Catherine C.
Oklahoma City
Conyac, Rachel M.
Yukon
Duke, Austin Ray
Norman
c o m m e n c e m e n t
Grimes, Nicholas Joseph
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hatcher, Tyler C.
Willis, Texas
Montgomery, Ronald C.
Yukon
Sims, Ashton - Cum Laude
McAlester
(Outdoor & Community
Recreation)
Hearst, Jackson Evans
Edmond
Nutrition, Dietetics & Food
Management
Jech, Bausten R.
Kingfisher
Pettay, Kendall Renae
Claremore
Pogue, Hannah Layne
Bethany
Verkler, Magen Jorge
Kingfisher
Organizational Leadership
Acosta, Elisabeth Marie
Oklahoma City
Alexander, Theresa T.
Oklahoma City
Anderson, Pamela D.
Oklahoma City
Aynes, Tasha Renee
Oklahoma City
Botello, Idalia E.
Laredo, Texas
Buchanan, Meagan - Magna Cum Laude
Davenport
Burwell, Casey Joe
Jones
Crofford, Lesli D.
Oklahoma City
Darling, Dane M.
Johnstown, New York
Finney, Courtney
Moore
Haggerty, Dawn Renee
Edmond
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Harman, Tonya - Magna Cum Laude
Ponca City
Kincaid, Tina N.
Edmond
Knowles, Mary Laquita
Oklahoma City
Moore, Clayton Evan - Summa Cum Laude
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Morgan, Jason O.
Catoosa
Mount, Elisa A.
Oklahoma City
Palermo, Amado
New York City, New York
Peck, Jason - Cum Laude
Guthrie
Pellat-Finet, Jennifer C.
Oklahoma City
Red Elk, Clifford Elgin Jr.
Summa Cum Laude - Oklahoma City
Reynolds, James R.
Choctaw
Richey, Emily B.
Moore
Roberts, Tiffany Blair
Edmond
Sharp, Suzanne
Oklahoma City
Spotwood, DeAngelo Cortez
Oklahoma City
Stewart, Deborah
Tulsa
Thompson, John Garrett
Oklahoma City
Tippett, Christina - Cum Laude
Choctaw
Tucker, Jonathan Daniel
Oklahoma City
Wheaton, Buck Lewis
Edmond
2 0 1 6
Bachelor of Science
In Education
Career & Technology
Education
(Family & Consumer
Science Education)
Horton, Katelyn Jean
Oklahoma City
(Trade & Industrial
Education)
Williams, Gary B.
Duncan
Early Childhood Education
Bittle, Jordann
Yukon
Burleson, Leslie J.
Edmond
Clark, Elizabeth Ann
Edmond
Duncan, Rebekah
Edmond
Estes, Rachel Ponder - Summa Cum Laude
Tulsa
Garrison, Nicole Marie
Moore
Gewin, Natalie
Yukon
Jackson, Emily Renee
Prague
Janway, Savannah Levonne
Oklahoma City
Joyner, Hailey N.
Moore
Kerr, Ashley Dawn
Cushing
Linn, Leslie Michelle - Cum Laude
Moore
Moren, Sadie Elizabeth
Oklahoma City
Nagaoka, Toshiki
Kasugai, Japan
Partlow, Haylee L.
Jones
Phillips, Lauren Michelle
Checotah
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u n i v e r s i t y
Riley, Desirae L.
Midwest City
Schafstall, Chelsea M.
Norman
Sherwood, Maggie Alyse
o f
c e n t r a l
o k l a h o m a
Oklahoma City
Greene, Morgan T.
Oklahoma City
Grisham, Alanna Krystyna
Bartlesville
Henthorn, Claire R.
Moore
Hodge, McKenzie Lynn
Moore
Hopper, Mackenzie S.
Broken Arrow
Johnston, Laura L. - Magna Cum Laude
Choctaw
Jones, Rachel R.
Oklahoma City
Kapraun, Stephanie Rae - Cum Laude
Stahl, Marissa Brianne
Bartlesville
Tamura, Halie Renee
Edmond
Tucker, Julia N.
Bixby
Warren, Emilie - Cum Laude
Woodmore, Taylor Denise
Shawnee
Elementary Education
Adams, Anna V. - Magna Cum Laude
Edmond
Allen, Shandee L. - Cum Laude
Cushing
Amacker, Tiffany - Magna Cum Laude
Edmond
Beaver, Deatra S.
Yukon
Boismier, Kelsey L.
Yukon
Byrum, Megan
Glenpool
Carlson, Delaney J. - Magna Cum Laude
Mustang
Charlick, Krista Michelle
Broken Arrow
Chavez, Alicia
Oklahoma City
Choffin, Amy Ruth
Edmond
Davis Pettitt, Kellie LaRae
Edmond
Dean-Wilson, Aimee Susanne
Jones
Foster, Erica Rose - Magna Cum Laude
Midwest City
Gonzalez, Maria
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City
Killion, Danielle Renee
Oklahoma City
Lombano, Emily Jane
Edmond
McAllister, Kaylie
Oklahoma City
McCoy, Megan E.
Norman
Metz, Jessica L.
Edmond
Mitchell, Loren Nicole
Henryetta
Parsons, Halie Renee
Edmond
Peterman, Cheyanna Lee
Chandler
Reese, Deborah Ann - Magna Cum Laude
Tonkawa
Seirafi-Pour, Maryam
Oklahoma City
Shaw, Courtney
Enid
Shrum, Whitlee C.
Yukon
Silva, Sydney Nicole
Piedmont
Smith, Tyler S.
Piedmont
Spivey, Lindsey K. - Cum Laude
Del City
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Taylor, Elizabeth - Magna Cum Laude
Guthrie
Tibbs, Judy Rebecca
Midwest City
Vann, Lahna K.
Oklahoma City
Vasquez, Ceila Abigail
Yukon
Wulf, Christina L.
South Coffeyville
Physical Education/Health
Davidson, Miari
Moore
Holland, Brady - Magna Cum Laude
Shidler
Janzen, Lori Leigh
Midwest City
Lawson, Tara Lynn
Wood Dale, Illinois
Levescy, Alex R.
Oklahoma City
Rehanek, Megan Nicole
Claremore
Stewart, Landon Blake
Nowata
Special Education
(Mild/Moderate Disability)
Breeden, Amanda G.
Arcadia
Crabb, Morgan E.
Jones
Garza, Candice Monica
Summa Cum Laude - Midwest City
Jackson, Danielle Victoria
Oklahoma City
Naghavi, Elizabeth Ann
Edmond
Pamplin, Autumn L.
Kansas City, Kansas
Renaud, Stephanie Rose
Oklahoma City
Schultz, Kirsten Paige - Magna Cum Laude
Catoosa
c o m m e n c e m e n t
Terry, Lisa A.
Midwest City
(Severe-Profound/Multiple
Disabilities)
Clifton, Kelsey L.
Edmond
Dodd, Jeanna M.
Moore
Harrelson, Annie N.
Shawnee
Lennert, Tifani M.
Mustang
College
of Fine Arts & Design
Associate
In Applied Science
Contemporary Music
(Contemporary Music
Business)
Anderson, Connor A.
Choctaw
Carpenter, Joshua A.
Oklahoma City
Cobb, Lonnie W.
Edmond
(Contemporary Music
Performance)
Clevenger, Joshua Kirby
Midwest City
Eagle, Mallory Marie
Oklahoma City
Heatherly, Gabriel M.
Shawnee
Snider, Madison X.
Sand Springs
(Contemporary Music
Production)
Copeland, Noah Nathaniel
Indiahoma
Harris, Amber Jenice
Lawton
Parish, Kyle Edward
Bristow
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Robertson, Joseph L.
Oklahoma City
Spencer, Braden Scott
Kiefer
Wolff-Eddy, Hannah Michele
Oklahoma City
Wiley, Nathan G.
Shawnee
Bachelor of Arts
In Education
Spence, Jenna Elizabeth
Columbia, South Carolina
Art Education
Clark, Jennifer Jane - Magna Cum Laude
Oologah
Knight, Taylor L.
Harrah
Mace, Kaila Leigh
Oklahoma City
Massey, Vanessa
Moore
Wiseman, Gabriel Shareth
Oklahoma City
Dance Education
Rezai, Megan Renae
Enid
Bachelor
Of Applied Technology
Technology Application
Studies
Adams, Grant Stephen
Moore
Allen, Ryan Scott
Norman
Boman, Shea Daniel
Owasso
Casiano, Michael
San Antonio, Texas
Harrell, Matthew Jason
Midwest City
LeCompte, Joseph A.
Oklahoma City
Wells, Larry Kevin II
Tulsa
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
Art
(Art History)
(Studio Art)
Gelso, Allyna Jumet
Miami
Hopkins, Casey M.
Enid
Dance
Cash, Abigail Melane
Atlanta, Texas
Cummings, Daisy J.
Ponca City
Downs, Alyson Lynne
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Fischer, Paige Alexandra
Oklahoma City
Reaville, Meghan Elaine
Morgantown, West Virginia
Wafer, Stephen A.
Lawton
Zondlo, Christy - Summa Cum Laude
Yukon
Design
(Graphic Design)
Gee, Ammon Spencer
Stillwater
Theatre Arts
(Performance)
Vann, Lorena E.
Del City
Bachelor of Music
Music
(Music Theatre)
Perkel, Aaron Max
Oklahoma City
u n i v e r s i t y
o f
c e n t r a l
(Percussion Performance)
Clausen, Jacqueline Edana
Midwest City
Cornett, Hope E. - Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor
Of Music Education
Dickey, Katherine Nicole
Weatherford
Dolney, Matthew P.
Midwest City
Espinoza, Hector
Woods, Kenneth Ray
Chickasha
Music Education
(Instrumental)
Burton, Austin Joseph
Moore
Doak, Taylor Wesley - Cum Laude
Norman
Johnson, William Garrett
Edmond
Pappas, Abigail Marie - Summa Cum Laude
Oklahoma City
Scarberry, Kelcie Leigh - Cum Laude
Norman
Shields, Marcus Derek - Magna Cum Laude
Tulsa
Woods, Kenneth Ray
Chickasha
College
of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Applied Liberal Arts
Blair, Breah Marie
Edmond
Communication
(Interpersonal
Communication)
Timmons, Morgan Kay
Stroud
Criminal Justice
(General Criminal Justice)
Beleele, Coley Cheyenne
Edmond
Buffalo Head, Appearing Mae
Ponca City
Child Lyons, Carolina Sofia
Buenos Aires, Argentina
o k l a h o m a
Stroud
Oklahoma City
Garrity, Blake
Oklahoma City
Graham, Jennie M.
Chickasha
Hale, Andra Quinn - Summa Cum Laude
Goldsby
Jewell, William O.
Oklahoma City
Kameli, Nazanin Ava
Oklahoma City
Kelly, Jayla Kelsie
Yukon
Klaus, Zachary T.
Midwest City
Koenig, Nicholas Timothy
Rapid City, South Dakota
Lemon, Dirk Jared
Stillwater
Lopez, Juana
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
McClain, Ryan Jeffery
Kansas City, Missouri
McNeil, Heather M.
Mulhall
Moore, Clint T. - Summa Cum Laude
Perry
Nabors, Taylor Nicole
Durant
Parker, Brandon Charles
Norman
Penate, Oscar A.
Moore
Phillips, Robert James
Edmond
Pritchett, Peyton Ronell
Lexington
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Pugh, Ryan F.
Edmond
Redig, Cassie Lynn - Magna Cum Laude
Edmond
Shortley, Kenzi Nicole - Summa Cum Laude
Mustang
Vannes, Addie Elizabeth
Oklahoma City
Welch, Ashley Nicole
Sulphur
Williams, Korbin T.
Shawnee
Wilson, Zebadiah Michael
Lubbock, Texas
Wise, Breanne M.
Edmond
(Police)
Bailey, Matthew C.
Edmond
Brown, Anna M.
Oklahoma City
Gilbert, Kirsten M.
Burns Flat
Henshaw, Garrett C.
Yukon
Leath, Ryan E.
Edmond
Long, Katlin Dawn
Guthrie
Madden, David
Noble
Percival, Tyler N.
Piedmont
English
Attaway, Carolina M.
Guthrie
Caldwell, Arica D.
Purvis, Mississippi
Curley, Ian Alexander
Edmond
Dodd, Hayle B.
Oklahoma City
Hay, Chantell S.
Yukon
Hickman, Tracey Scott
Bokchito
c o m m e n c e m e n t
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Huff, Nicholas DeWayne
Oklahoma City
Kim, Dajeong
Changwon, South Korea
Mann, Paige M.
Moore
Rallo, Stephanie Marie
Piedmont
Roberts, Robyn Elaine
Edmond
Sitton, Amanda J.
Jones
Sweet, Mary Lauren
Edmond
Taylor, Troy Vance II
Morand, David Roberts
Oklahoma City
Traxler, Andrew Thomas
Edmond
Mass Communication
(Interpersonal
Communication)
Arroyo, Ricarda Irene
Altus
Goehler, Laura Christine
Cincinnati, Ohio
Oklahoma City
Gimhae, South Korea
(Photographic Arts)
Burke, Christina Dovie - Cum Laude
Jones
Modern Language
(French)
Hoyle, Shannon Jeane - Magna Cum Laude
Moore
Terrell, Maci Lynn
Prague
(Creative Writing)
Bounds, Riley Devin
Alex
Daniel, Jason Roy
Weatherford
Hoffmeier, Ashley L.
Mustang
Geography
Cristofaro, Aaron Henry
Edmond
Harris, Maxton G.
Oklahoma City
Southern, Chase
Checotah
History
(General)
Acree, Michael
Midwest City
Gassen, Paul Edward
Oklahoma City
Jeffery, Jacob Walker
Edmond
Johnson, Jessica Lynn - Summa Cum Laude
Newalla
Lawrence, Casey Alyssa
Norman
(History)
Mates, Makali Machelle
Napa, California
Reed, Justin David
Edmond
Salter, Ryan Jacob
Bulverde, Texas
Stallings, James Austin
Ardmore
Varner, Taylor Stilwell - Magna Cum Laude
Blackwell
Humanities
Little, Alexandra Anne
Harrah
Oh, Seonmyeong
Hunter, John Zachary
Harrah
Murrell, Sarah Elizabeth
Duncan
Rucker, Meagan E.
Oklahoma City
Tehu, Shunu Ta-Het
Oklahoma City
Urton, Austin J.
Oklahoma City
(Professional Media)
Brown, Alexandra Mae
Moore
Capraro, Lauren E. - Magna Cum Laude
Marietta
Fields, Ryan C.
Oklahoma City
Fisher, Alexandria Donn
Yukon
Flores, Margaret Rose
Yukon
McElroy, Casey S.
Edmond
Omena, Queila Falcao de
Maceio, Brazil
Perry, Erick James
Hobart
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Yeager, Maranda Ashley
Edmond
(Strategic Communications)
Mango, Cynthia Anne
Orange, Connecticut
(German)
Holland, Elliot Fox
Edmond
(Spanish)
Carreon, Noemi
Sentinel
Hernandez, Abram
Del City
Moss, Jordan Alexis
Tulsa
Philosophy
Aldridge, Taylor Lee
Jones
Brock, Kaili Gayle
Muskogee
Political Science
DeCloud, Christopher David
Lebanon, Tennessee
Doshier-Tucker, Julie Michelle
Edmond
Ham, Herbert J.
Guthrie
u n i v e r s i t y
o f
c e n t r a l
McGehee, Caleb
Edmond
Ramsey, Allen Irving
Midwest City
Spiva, Rachel S.
Oklahoma City
Warrington, Dakota
Mustang
Wood, Micala Madge - Cum Laude
Mustang
(Human Services)
Sociology
Roddy, Larry D.
Midwest City
Rodgers, Ashley Nicole
Edmond
Smith, Kimberly Ann
Yukon
Stratton, Taylor E.
Oklahoma City
Taylor, Nikki R.
Lindsborg, Kansas
Waltz, Morgan S.
Baker, Shanice Chantal
Edmond
Beck, Julie Danielle
Ripley
Black, Tona'i C.
Muskogee
Bonhomme, Maritza Guzman
Santurce, Puerto Rico
Brown, Shayla A.
Oklahoma City
Deason, Megan D.
Midwest City
Edwards, Tammy Alford
Lafitte, Louisiana
Foreman, James Anthony
Los Angeles, California
Gaddis, Meagan Nicole
Oklahoma City
Gifford, Whitney Jo
Topeka, Kansas
Haque, Fatimah Iman Ranu
Oklahoma City
Horton, Brandy Jean
Edmond
Kite, Heather L.
Edmond
Madison, Danielle DeAndria
Oklahoma City
Mitchell, Joshua
Oklahoma City
Mitchell, Penny N.
Oklahoma City
Stursa, Jennifer K.
Jones
Webber, James C.
Edmond
o k l a h o m a
Blackbird, Paige E.
Del City
Jones, Trent Stacey
Oklahoma City
McCown, Elizabeth Kate - Cum Laude
Moore
Oklahoma City
Wilson, Karen V.
Oklahoma City
(Substance Abuse Studies)
Barber, Heather N.
Oklahoma City
Colbert, Amanda Lea
Wright City
Nestell, Charles C. Jr.
Anadarko
Strategic Communications
Allen, Mackenzie Taylor
Perryton, Texas
Blackwell, Holly D.
Edmond
Bollinger, Taylor M.
Edmond
Curttright, Dillon K.
Edmond
Elizalde, Miguel Angel
Edmond
Farrow, Terre’ Yves
Temple
Henson, Ashley Nicole
Noble
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Hicks, Mikaela Raye
Hobbs, New Mexico
Hughes, Christin Renee
Frisco, Texas
Jordan, Darion Lee
Canadian
Lewis, Lauren Marie
Edmond
Myers, Aubrey
Oklahoma City
Poteet, Kylee R.
Jones
Reber, Jackson Paul
Oklahoma City
Rose, Brittany
Oklahoma City
Schlabach, Emily G.
Edmond
Sutterfield, Tabitha K.
Oklahoma City
Tessier, Rachel Inez
Choctaw
Torres, Diana Yadira
Oklahoma City
Van Osdol, Ragan Blaze
Edmond
Waldenville, Jensen
Edmond
Weibel, Niki
Moore
White, Christina Louise
Oklahoma City
Whyte, Aurelia Alexandra
Midwest City
(Organizational
Communication)
Smith, Sadie Alane
Edmond
Winterscheid, Elizabeth Ann
Seminole
c o m m e n c e m e n t
Bachelor of Arts
In Education
English Education
Blevins, Grady R. - Cum Laude
Yukon
Brickman, Madison Nicole
Norman
Dahlberg, David
Edmond
Herrera, SandraMaria
Midwest City
Johnson, Michael T.
Moore
Nguyen, Monica
Oklahoma City
Patterson, Tera L.
Harrah
Perry, Samantha Denise
Summa Cum Laude - Purcell
Schmiedeberg, Kent A.
Edmond
Stephens, Sarah Shourie
Oklahoma City
Ward, Renee Page
Yukon
History Education
Cullins, Christopher W.
Edmond
Jones, Amanda Rae
Newcastle
Ponder, John
Charlotte, North Carolina
Travis, Jordan Dale - Cum Laude
Oilton
Whitebird, Alona Danielle
Moore
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College
of Mathematics &
Science
Bachelor of Science
Actuarial Science
Wang, Ye
Xi'an, China
Biology
Ahrabi, Nayyer Reza
Oklahoma City
Alosaif, Eman Abdulathim A.
Cum Laude - Edmond
Amorpour, Atrina Lee
Edmond
Asbury, Addison Alyse - Cum Laude
Jones
Barritt, Amanda M. - Cum Laude
Oklahoma City
Bassham, Taylor James
Choctaw
Coles, Alexis Victoria - Summa Cum Laude
Oklahoma City
Collins, Garrett Edward
Edmond
Crigler, Alicia Shantae
Oklahoma City
Curto, Rikki J.
Chandler
Diaz, Monica
Oklahoma City
Easton, Brandi Nicole - Magna Cum Laude
Harrah
Endebrock, Mackenzie Anne
Quincy, Illinois
Etemadfard, Yasaman
Shiraz, Iran
Gorges, Brandon L.
Edmond
Grubis, Emily G.
Choctaw
Hommen-Roddy, Jordan James
Edmond
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LaMere, Kaitlyn Kelly
Blanchard
Lopez, Isabelle N.
Oklahoma City
Ly, Jennifer N.
Oklahoma City
McNamar, Rachel Anae
Summa Cum Laude - Tulsa
Moore, Karly Lauren
San Antonio, Texas
New, Keeli R.
Oklahoma City
O'Brien, Colin Edward Wyant
Cum Laude - McAlester
Powell, Laura Joan
Yukon
Quarles, Katy L.
Enid
Qureshi, Summiya - Summa Cum Laude
Peshawar, Pakistan
Robinson, Macie L.
Moore
Rollings, Cheyene Logan
Magna Cum Laude - Choctaw
Rowell, Anthony S.
McAlester
Sanders, LaSean A. Jr.
Oklahoma City
(Biomedical Sciences)
Mai, Quincy Nhat
Oklahoma City
Isiaho, Peter Levi
Edmond
Kintsel, Josh P.
Edmond
Morton, Justin David
Saginaw, Texas
Biomedical Engineering
Al-Nahwi, Hussain Ibrahim M.
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Kembaity, Mohammed A.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Lamichhane, Rakshya
Kathmandu, Nepal
Olasmis, Hakan
Adana, Turkey
u n i v e r s i t y
Podany, Morgan Paige
Durant
Chemistry
Brown, Megan Chanade
Midwest City
(ACS Certificate)
Di Pietra, Danielle Marie
Oklahoma City
Harman, Bethany K.
Loco
Martin, Alli Malinn - Summa Cum Laude
Tulsa
(Health Sciences)
o f
c e n t r a l
o k l a h o m a
Huskins, Logan Glenn
Del City
Kim, Jeffrey Kang
Fort Worth, Texas
Nowrouzi, Omid
Edmond
Standard, Kenton Richard
Edmond
Zhou, Yuan
Wuhan, China
(Information Science)
Lama, Bibash
Kathmandu, Nepal
Ahrabi, Nayyer Reza
Oklahoma City
Allen, Cierra C.
Edmond
Montalvo, Daniel II
Moore
Ross, Jay Milton
Anadarko
Engineering Physics
(Electrical Engineering)
Computer Science
Al-Mohammedsaleh, Alaa Amin
Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Dorety, Adam Patrick
Edmond
Yadav, Rohan Kumar - Magna Cum Laude
Martin, Afton Ray
McLoud
Potvin, Victoria Dawn
Oklahoma City
Renfro, Derek Jay
Oklahoma City
Sefcik, Noah Isaac - Cum Laude
Anchorage, Alaska
Selinger, David Adam - Cum Laude
Wellington, Florida
Snell, Brandon Kyle
Davenport
Song, Samuel
Seoul, South Korea
Thompson, Trevor Moon
Calumet
(Applied)
Conyac, Ryan D.
Yukon
Demechko, Drew A.
Oklahoma City
Gakou, Boubou
Oklahoma City
Davis, Ryan Michael
Midwest City
Estes, Robert James-Eugene
Rush Springs
Lambo-Akanbi, Ismail Olanshile
Ilorin, Nigeria
(Mechanical Engineering)
Kathmandu, Nepal
Funeral Service
Borowicz, Kyle John Clarke
Warren, Minnesota
Espino, Jasmine J.
Yukon
Gorrell, Bryce Garrett
Centerville, Kansas
Reynolds, Brandon Michael
Guymon
Sisco, Steffany Ruth
Poteau
Whetstine, Sarah Elizabeth
Del City
Williams, Kaitlyn N.
Broken Arrow
Mathematics
Foltz, Janice Lynn
Choctaw
Roberts, William Edward
Edmond
Sides, Krystal Deanna
Yukon
(Applied Mathematics)
Fetchik, Ashley Ann
Harrah
Lou, Jing
Beijing, China
Marshall, Adrianna E.
Edmond
(Statistics)
Bekoin, Kouadio Paul Herve
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Myers, Brittany Michelle
Luther
Nursing
Anderson, Sabrina M.
Roland
Boyd, Jordan Victoria
Edmond
Bracaglia, Alexis Nicole
Oklahoma City
Bryant, Brittini Alyssa
Oklahoma City
Buckner, Kylee Raelyn
Mangum
Byford, Colton L.
Edmond
Byrom, Molly Brooke
Duncan
Carson, Ryan
Oklahoma City
Carter, Jennifer Paige
Summa Cum Laude - Edmond
Cook, Jordan Lee
Oklahoma City
Davis, Ada Julia
Azusa, California
Davis, Brandi N.
Carney
Dobbs, Ryan Leigh - Magna Cum Laude
Oklahoma City
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Edgin, Paige A.
Edmond
Flannigan, Lauren N.
Guthrie
Franks, Safia
Irving, Texas
Gooch, Megan Marie
Guthrie
Goodman, Tara D.
Tecumseh
Greene, Jeffrey L.
Knoxville, Tennessee
Hamilton, Julie JoAnn
Oklahoma City
Howard, Sheila Dawn
Oklahoma City
Hurlbut, Chandra J.
Edmond
Hutson, Emily Lauren
Edmond
Jones, Taylor A.
Oklahoma City
Keese, Thomas J.
Stillwater
Kinghorn, Trevor Robert
Edmond
Kirts, Nawal
Midwest City
Landis, Shelby Foster
Edmond
Maguire, Jennifer Marie - Cum Laude
Oklahoma City
McMillan, Krysten
Yukon
McNeill, Shea L.
Pauls Valley
Montgomery, Jennaca Shea
Edmond
Netty-Marbell, Joseph Tetteh
Oklahoma City
Pearson, Sarah Margot
Oklahoma City
Ranney, Mandy Leigh
Granite
Reilly, Molly E.
Edmond
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Risenhoover, Taylor Robert
Muskogee
Rivers, Beverly A.
Oklahoma City
Rosario, Kaitlyn K.
Guthrie
Slover, Amanda Lynn
Oklahoma City
Smith, Alonya
Oklahoma City
Sullins, Erin Marie - Summa Cum Laude
Edmond
Tembo, Adalaida Vivien
Lusaka, Zambia
Urda, Shannon Nicole
Edmond
Valenzuela, Daisy L.
Stroud
Vargas, Jordyn Beth
Altus
Villalobos, Lisa
Edmond
Weir, Lauren N.
Oklahoma City
White, Chandler
Tulsa
White, Hannah F.
Idabel
Williams, Brianna M.
Guthrie
Wood, Katherine Danielle
Moore
Software Engineering
Conyac, Ryan D.
Yukon
Potvin, Victoria Dawn
Oklahoma City
Renfro, Derek Jay
Oklahoma City
Sefcik, Noah Isaac - Cum Laude
Anchorage, Alaska
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Bachelor of Science
In Education
Mathematics Education
Burdine, Christopher J.
Oklahoma City
Kearn, Amy M.
Harrah
Martinez, Ashley Louise
Altus
Mayzak, Hannah
Yukon
Science Education
(Biology)
Brewster, Morgan
Elgin
(General Science)
Heath, Cheyenne Searcy
Moore
Interdisciplinary
Studies
Bachelor of Science
Forensic Science
Beedle, Jessica Lynn
Moore
Beleele, Coley Cheyenne
Edmond
Brown, Anna M.
Oklahoma City
Carreon, Noemi
Sentinel
Clausen, Jacqueline Edana
Midwest City
Cornett, Hope E. - Magna Cum Laude
Stroud
Cox, Lindsey D. - Cum Laude
Edmond
Dickey, Katherine Nicole
Weatherford
Gilbert, Kirsten M.
Burns Flat
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Graham, Jennie M.
Chickasha
Hale, Andra Quinn - Summa Cum Laude
Goldsby
Herwig, Roland Justin
Edmond
Hicks, Blythe Karyngton
Oklahoma City
Jackson, Erica S.
Del City
Jacobson, Josh Robert
Waurika
Kelly, Jayla Kelsie
Yukon
Lemon, Dirk Jared
Stillwater
Lopez, Juana
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
McClain, Ryan Jeffery
Kansas City, Missouri
Moore, Clint T. - Summa Cum Laude
Perry
Moore, Karly Lauren
San Antonio, Texas
Nabors, Taylor Nicole
Durant
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Nesmith, Blake Leigh - Magna Cum Laude
Cache
Parker, Brandon Charles
Norman
Powell, Laura Joan
Yukon
Price, Katelyn Jill
Owasso
Pritchett, Peyton Ronell
Lexington
Pugh, Ryan F.
Edmond
Redig, Cassie Lynn - Magna Cum Laude
Edmond
Shortley, Kenzi Nicole - Summa Cum Laude
(Chemistry)
Harman, Bethany K.
Loco
Martin, Alli Malinn - Summa Cum Laude
Tulsa
(Digital Forensics)
Lee, Donald Scott - Summa Cum Laude
Midwest City
(Molecular Biology)
Alosaif, Eman Abdulathim A.
Cum Laude - Edmond
Grubis, Emily G.
Choctaw
Mustang
Trevino, Lauren Doralyn
San Antonio, Texas
Vannes, Addie Elizabeth
Oklahoma City
Welch, Ashley Nicole
Sulphur
Whetstine, Sarah Elizabeth
Del City
Wise, Breanne M.
Edmond
Zhou, Yuan
Wuhan, China
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Note: This is a complete list of candidates
who applied and were cleared for
graduation and honors by November 9 for
inclusion in the program. Degrees and
honors conferred are pending a final check
by Graduation Services.
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honored 2016 faculty recipients of the following awards
Modeling the Way Award
Bryan Duke, Ph.D., Educational Sciences,
Foundations & Research
Vanderford Research Award
Jessica Sheetz-Nguyen, Ph.D.,
History & Geography
Neely Award
Linda Rittner, Ph.D., Educational
Sciences, Foundations & Research
April Haulman, Ph.D., Curriculum &
Instruction
Vanderford Engagement Award
Lindsey Churchill, Ph.D., History &
Geography
Joselina Cheng, D.B.A., Information
Systems & Operations Management
Citizens Leadership & Civic
Engagement
Mary Carver, Ph.D., Mass
Communication
Vanderford Teaching Awards
R. Michael Nelson, Ph.D., Educational
Sciences, Foundations & Research
Kanika Bhargava, Ph.D.,
Human Environmental Sciences
Holly Osburn, Ph.D., Management
Vanderford President’s Initiative Award
David Chapman, Finance
Connie Harris, Nursing
Jaime Burns, Ph.D., Criminal Justice
Peggy Moran, D.M., Music
Maurice Haff, Management
2016 Faculty Merit Awards
Jicheng Fu, Ph.D., Computer Science
Xiaobing Li, Ph.D., History & Geography
Keith White, Ph.D., Music
Jeanetta Sims, Ph.D., Marketing
Dordick Award
Laura Bolf-Beliveau, Ph.D., English
Mohammad Hossan, Ph.D., Engineering
& Physics
In Appreciation of Their Commencement Efforts
Commencement Coordinator:
Lori Beasley, Ed.D.
President's Office
Assistant Site Coordinators:
Trey Cone, Ph.D., & Jerel Cowan, Ph.D.
College of Education & Professional Studies
UCO Faculty Marshals & Team Leaders
Kelly Ross
Center for eLearning & Customized
Education
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office
Charles Johnson & Staff
University Communications
Ryan Brendle & Shelley Lute
Graduation Services
Sallie Pollack, D.M.A.
Associate Professor, School of Music
Greg White, Ph.D.
Director of Musical Theatre
Producer for Broadway Tonight
Greg Davis & Staff
New Leaf Floral
Steven R. Smeltzer
Molly Johnson, D.M.A.
Instructors, Musical Theatre
Brenda Raimondi & Staff
UCO Bookstore
UCO Brass Choir
Jeff Harp & Officers
Safety & Transportation Services
Brad Poarch & Staff
Cory’s Audio Visual Services Inc.
Mark Rodolf & Staff
Physical Plant
Julio Mata & Staff
Information Technology
Lt. Col. Brian Bart
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Brian Lamb, D.M.A.
Director, School of Music
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Rachel Conn, Kylie Groom, Nigel Hall,
Sarah Johnson, Christian Luu, Nick
Winterrowd
Student performers, Musical Theatre
Jessica Adkins
Vocalist
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College of Business
Bachelor of Business
Administration
Business Administration
(Business Administration)
Aldhneem, Ahmed Ali
Edmond
Chen, Xilei
Hefei, China
Close, Alexandria Nicole
Oklahoma City
Culpepper, Megan Shannon
Edmond
Dao, Tu T.
Oklahoma City
Gay, Brittany
Choctaw
Gonzalez, Carolyn Jeanette
Oklahoma City
Miller, Samantha
Moore
Smith, Juan Carlos
Harrah
Stewart, Jeremy Michael
Kingston, Tennessee
Thoendel, Dustin Joseph
Preston
Xu, Jiahui
Shandong, China
Zec, Dijana
Oklahoma City
Zhou, Xiaorui
Beijing, China
(International Business)
Jekel, Jamie Elizabeth
Edmond
Petty, Brittney Nicole
Fontana, California
Economics
(Energy Economics)
Koffi, Evrard Herve
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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Meizan, Abdul Aziz
Ivory Coast
Traxler, Tylor Jay
Moore
Finance
Barros, Daniel Velloso
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Clark, Russia Monet
Wyandanch, New York
Danner, Chris M.
Edmond
Dodson, Cole Wesley
Flower Mound, Texas
Dribo, Harrington K.
Enid
Duke, Hunter Langley
Edmond
Endres, Christopher D.
Kingfisher
Folger, Karissamarie Camanzo
McAlester
Holland, Forrest Hartman N’Drih
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Jordan, Blake T.
Elk City
Kline, Eric Dean-Knispel
Ponca City
Sanchez, Carlos Alberto
Oklahoma City
Sattre, William G.
Piedmont
Sherpa, Tashi Norbu
Norman
(Insurance & Risk
Management)
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Davranoglu, Emre
Edmond
Hill, Kyle Steven
Edmond
Oliver, Joe
Yukon
Management
Aleid, Bader Ali
Al-Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Alnemer, Mohammed Abdullah
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Burns, Britten S.
Edmond
Fisher, Aaron D.
Tulsa
Jaronek, Michael Charles
Oklahoma City
Reid, Katie
Mustang
Stotler, Jessica Lauren
Prague
Wallace, Leon A.
Oklahoma City
(Human Resource
Management)
Alfateel, Tariq Abdulhakim
Qatif, Saudi Arabia
Carter, Beyonka Kay
Dallas, Texas
Gossard, Natasha
Edmond
Gunter, Michael Wayne
Yukon
McKnight, Kyle Ryan - Summa Cum Laude
Altus
Alzahrani, Bakheet Ali
Saudi Arabia
Ceballos, Faustino Jr.
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Sattre, William G.
Piedmont
McSweeny, Molly Katherine
Tulsa
Romano, Rachel M.
Oklahoma City
Sheffield, Angela
Oklahoma City
Information & Operations
Management
(Management Information
Systems)
Armstrong, Zach
Atoka
Wiles, Terry
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star-spangled banner
O say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight
O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that Star-spangled Banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
uco alma mater
Words by William J. Wiseman Jr., J.D.
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