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Vol. 94, No. 55 1 section, 10 pages

TUESDAY

May 9, 2006

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Making the list

Picking favorites

For a complete list of the students earning undergraduate and graduate degrees, see pages 6-10

All pictures displayed in this issue are the photography staff’s favorite photos printed this year

Graduation weekend will boost city profits n Abilene businesses will benefit from the three universities’ graduations and a rodeo, but locals said they wish the events fell on separate weekends.

By AARON BALLARD Staff Writer

Area businesses are bracing for the large number of people expected to arrive in Abilene for the May 13 commencements at the city’s three universities and the Western Heritage Classic rodeo at the Taylor County Expo Center.

“The influx of visitors to the city affects Abilene’s economy very positively,” said Nanci Liles, executive director of the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It’s a great thing for Abilene. Anytime several thousand people visit Abilene, they will spend money on hotel rooms, dining, shopping, fuel and, hopefully, visit attractions.”

Liles said nearly 3,000 visitors will be in town for the three graduations, which could increase Abilene’s profits by up to See

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Many local restaurants dread break n Restaurants located near campus, such as Rosa’s Cafe and Third Rock Creamery, said business will drop with the university’s closing for summer break.

By COURTNEE HEMBREE Student Reporter

Students aren’t the only ones making plans for the summer; local businesses are preparing for the absence of ACU and Hardin-Simmons University students.

Rosa’s Café, Third Rock Creamery and Sharky’s Burrito Company are three restaurants located on Judge Ely Boulevard that will be affected by students leaving for the summer.

Rosa’s opened last summer after many university students had left. The restaurant had a slower opening for this reason, said manager Linda Del Rio. “Any time the campuses close for breaks, like Christmas or summer, it hurts,” Del Rio said. “We’re not looking See

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More than 600 students will earn graduate and undergraduate degrees Saturday during the two graduation ceremonies in Moody Coliseum at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Graduation to end senior journeys n Commencement will be divided into two ceremonies, one at 11 a.m. and one at 2:30 p.m., for 602 undergraduates and graduates on Saturday in Moody Coliseum.

By ANNA CARROLL Student Reporter

Families and friends will fill Moody Coliseum May 13 to watch graduating seniors walk across the stage and end their undergraduate careers.

About 492 seniors will receive their undergraduate de-

gree, said June Black, graduation assistant in the Office of the Registrar. This is about the same number as the last couple years, she said.

Commencement will be divided into two ceremonies.

The ceremony for seniors graduating from the College of Biblical Studies, College of Business Administration and the School of Nursing will begin at 11 a.m, and the ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences will begin at 2:30 p.m.

The race is on

Each commencement ceremony will be uncertified, meaning that graduates will not receive their diplomas during the ceremony.

Grades are due after graduation, so honors given during the ceremony are based on students’ work completed through the previous semester, according to the registrar’s Web site.

Graduation practices are divided by colleges to avoid chaos.

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Seniors lack funds for gift n About 5 percent of the senior class has participated in giving money back to the university for the senior class gift, which has not yet been decided or approved.

By DANI LINTHICUM Opinion Editor

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Scott Cauthern, sophomore criminal justice major from Kerrville, and Chris Cobb, sophomore finance major from Euless, race on the bungee run inflatable on March 8 outside the Campus Center in the mall area.

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Studies and Business Administration and the School of Nursing will practice in Moody at 3 p.m. May 12, and the College of Arts and Sciences will practice in Moody at 4 p.m. that day. Students need to bring their hoods, mortar boards and escorts to rehearsal. Graduation regalia can be purchased in the Campus Store May 9-13.

About 101 graduate students will participate in com-

The Centennial senior gift process has the lowest student involvement in years, with 5 percent participation, compared to 22 percent participation in other years.

Every year, graduating seniors give money to ACU to go toward a fund or project they feel strongly about to leave their mark on campus, said Kristi Thaxton, coordinator of the Senior Experience Program.

While past classes have typically given about $5,000,

the 2006 seniors have accumulated about $2,100 so far.

One reason many students haven’t participated might be that the class has not yet decided on a project, Thaxton said.

“It’s hard to give towards something without a goal in mind, so that might be part of the problem,” she said.

Because class Chapels were not held this semester, Thaxton said, it was difficult to get all of the seniors together to talk about the gift and what it might be used for, which caused many seniors to be more reluctant to give because they were uninformed.

The most popular proposal for use of this year’s senior gift money has been

Abilene Christian University

a permanent rock-climbing wall in Bennett Gym. This is being spearheaded by the ACU Outdoor Club and has gained more than 400 signatures but must receive considerably more donations before university approval.

Other possibilities for the senior gift fund are new bike racks, light poles and scholarship funds.

Seniors will receive an e-mail this week, notifying them of their choices for where their money will go.

“We put together several projects that could be funded or helped by the senior gift,” said Kevin Watson, vice president of administrative services, in an e-mail. “All gifts are greatly appreciSee

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CAMPUS NEWS

Letting this one slide

ISA prepares for next semester n The International Students Association selected officers for the 2006-07 school year and is asking members to sign-up for Small Group Chapel speeches.

2005-06 school year.

The treasurer for next year is Samanta Beltran, and Stephanie Wong is in charge of public relations; both are new to leadership positions in ISA.

By KENNY MCENTIRE In charge of intramural Student Reporter sports will be Aldo RaeThe new group of offi- liarijaona for men and cers for the International Brenda Daniels for womStudents Association has en. been selected.

The special events coorThe new officers for dinator selected this year ISA include four members is Rolando Gutierrez, who who held positions for is in charge of organizing the past ISA speyear and cial events five that such as the are new Culture 2006-07 ISA Officers to the asShow and President - Rachel Lau sociation. the FareVice President - Laza However, well Party.

Razafimanjato the leaders The offiSecretary - Olivia Sibailly were not cers must Treasurer - Samanta Beltran elected. also sign Public Relations - Stephanie “Techniup for the Wong cally there 12 spots Intramural Coordinators w a s n ’ t to speak at - Aldo Raeliarijaona (men), voting beISA Chapel Brenda Daniels (women) Special Events - Rolando cause there for the upGutierrez was only coming seone canmester. didate for Former each posipresident tion,” said Marcela Samanta Beltran, junior Gutierrez spoke at the accounting major from last Chapel for the group Buenos Aires, Argentina. on Thursday.

Rachel Lau is ISA’s new The International Stupresident. The students dents Association has were also in charge of as- a new look for the new signing a vice president, school year. secretary, treasurer and “And we just got a new public relations manager. Facebook group, so that’s The association select- exciting too,” Beltran ed Laza Razafimanjato said. as vice president and Olivia Sibailly as secretary; both were officers for the E-mail McEntire at: optimist@acu.edu

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Freshman Jordan Schmitt attempts to tag Blake Heym on a play at home in the eighth inning. However, Heym was called safe, and moved the score to 5-4.

Internship supports higher education n McNair Scholars internship program supports first generation, low income and minority students, encouraging students to pursue a doctorate.

By GARY RHODES Student Reporter

As most students wind down the semester and prepare for summer, Brandon Jones is preparing for a summer of research.

Jones, senior art major from Tyler, is planning to research the impact of brand identity systems in corporate America as part of the McNair Scholars summer research internship. The program is designed to help minorities and first generation college students gain experience in their field and earn their terminal degree.

“It’s a great program and an outstanding opportunity

“The idea behind McNair is that we want the voices of first generation, low income and minority students heard through the professorate.”

Jason Morris, director of the McNair Scholars Program

for students who wouldn’t normally consider graduate school,” Jones said.

This year is Jones’ second year in the program, and he came back because of the experience and knowledge he gained from his internship last summer.

“You’re teaching yourself to be a more critical thinker and using methods you wouldn’t use as an undergrad,” he said.

Ideally, some of the students go on to earn a doctorate and return to the university—a setting where minorities are very underrepresented, said Jason Morris, director of the McNair Schol-

ars Program.

“The idea behind McNair is that we want the voices of first generation, low-income and minority students to be heard through the professorate,” Morris said.

Morris said that part of the problem is many minority and low-income families don’t know how to work with the education system.

“I just think that families from these backgrounds don’t know how to navigate the education system like a white middle-class family with parents who have a master’s or a doctorate degree,” he said.

Morris said he hopes stu-

dents will take what they learn through the program and continue their education.

“I want them to find value in it because they learn how to do research, they learn how to evaluate and they learn how to think collaboratively,” he said.

To aid them in their research, students are required to pick a mentor that has experience in their field to help guide them through the program research and end-ofprogram presentation.

“It’s very important to have a mentor because you have someone who has been there and done what you want to do,” Jones said. “It’s very important to have a mentor who knows exactly what you are up against.”

E-mail Rhodes at: optimist@acu.edu

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CAMPUS NEWS

Splitting the defense

Med school applicants accepted n Twenty-four students who will attend medical school, must first take an exam, write an essay, gain work experience and complete an interview.

By ASHLEY TARRANT Student Reporter

In the past 10 years, most ACU students who apply for medical school have been accepted; this year 24 students will attend.

About 35 to 40 percent of people who apply to medical school in the U.S. are actually accepted.

Students must meet several requirements before acceptance into medical school.

All students must pass the same exams before they are licensed for practice in the U.S., regardless of the medical school they attend.

Most students must have a grade point average of 3.6, excellent recommendation letters from faculty, experience with a hospital or health care and they must pass the Medical College Admission Test with a score of 27 or higher.

Perry Reeves, chair of the Health Professions Advisory

Committee and chief adviser for all pre-med students, said most medical students attend medical school in their home states.

“There are two reasons for this,” Reeves said. “Medical schools prefer citizens of their own state, and in-state tuition is much less than outof-state tuition.”

Eight medical schools exist in Texas, and ACU students attend each of them.

Students are required by the university to type a onepage paper about why they want to be a doctor before they can apply to medical school.

Once all requirements are finished, the university allows students to apply to medical school.

“We all know why we want to be doctors: to help people, contribute to the greater good and follow God’s will for our lives, but dictating that on paper is another matter,” said Curtis Meritt, senior biology major from Abilene and future University of North Texas Medical School student.

Merritt said he filled his work experience require-

ment by working as a health unit coordinator in the Critical Care Unit at Hendrick Medical Center.

In August of each applicant’s senior year, invitations are sent out to students, and applicants spend much of the fall semester traveling to medical schools for interviews, Meritt said.

After interviews are completed, students rank the schools by preference on a Web site.

At noon Feb. 1, students find out where they’ve been selected to attend.

Qualifying for medical school takes a lot of hard work because of grades, requirements, applications and tests, Meritt said.

“I find it really funny when I see these guys and girls who tell everyone they’re pre-med and how they’re going to make tons of money,” Meritt said. “But they have no idea what will be required of them, and after first semester during freshman year, that dream is gone because they can’t stand the courses.”

E-mail Tarrant at: optimist@acu.edu

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Sophomore point guard Alex Guiton gets fouled on her drive to the basket against West Texas A&M on Jan. 17 in Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats lost in overtime to the Lady Buffs, 66-61.

Abilene Educational Supply launches shopping Web site n As of April 1, churches can purchase ministry resources at discounted price from Abilene Educational Supply’s newly developed Web site.

By MICHELLE JIMENEZ Student Reporter

Abilene Educational Supply launched an online shopping Web site April 1 geared toward supplying churches of all denomina-

tions with discounts on materials needed to help in their respective ministries.

The Abilene Educational Supply Web site is a central source that helps churches with supplying, shipping and travel, according to the site.

It has partnered with Staples, La Quinta Inn and Enterprise Rent-a-Car to offer churches up to 65 percent off the list price.

Also, an automatic 20 percent discount is given to church ministers.

Abilene Educational Supply has teamed with ACU’s College of Biblical Studies to provide discounted books for those training to be ministers.

Anthony Williams, director of Retail and Purchasing at the university, said Abilene Educational Supply is an “entity that supports

ministry.”

“I really think this has an opportunity to make some kingdom differences,” Williams said. “It has the opportunity to have a positive impact on those who have chosen for their life to help expand the kingdom.”

People can buy Bibles, puppets, videos, teaching supplies and other accessories on the Web site. Materials that deal with contro-

versial issues like divorce and miscarriages are also in stock.

“Abilene Educational Supply is a hardcore Christian bookstore,” Williams said. He also said that this shouldn’t be compared to Lifeway Christian Stores or Family Christian Stores.

“The sole purpose why we unlock the doors everyday is to provide resources and tools for those in the

classroom, public schools, home schools, churches and pulpits. That’s why we exist,” Williams said.

The Web site is ongoing, evolving and developing with new vendors expected to be added within 12 months.

For more information visit the Web site at http://aes. acu.edu.

E-mail Jimenez at: mmj04bt@acu.edu

Campus Store buying books back n The Campus Store is buying back books during finals week and will give students cash or credit for textbooks that can be resold to students next year.

By MORGAN WILLIAMS Student Reporter

Closing in on another semester can mean big bucks for some students.

Book buyback starts Monday and ends Friday. Students will be able to sell books back from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

Students can either add the credit received from the buyback to their account or get cash on the spot.

“As a student, buyback is a good way to finish out the year,” said Megan Speer, junior communication sciences and disorders major from Amarillo who works in the Campus Store. “College students need the cash.”

Tammy Powell, textbook manager in the Campus

Store, said this semester’s buyback will be the same as previous buybacks.

Scott Harsh, assistant store director, has noticed the least crowded time to sell books back is during the designated timeslot of a final.

Harsh said most students sell their books back right after a final has been taken, so lines tend to be longer during this time.

“We have a certain amount of books we can buy,” said Harsh. “If you can get in here before your classmates do, you have a better chance.”

Harsh suggests these tips for a more effective buyback process: if a book comes with a compact disc, make sure the disc is still in the book when selling it back; have your student identification card ready; know ahead of time that the Campus Store rarely buys back workbooks.

“Attitudes don’t get you anywhere,” said Destiny Guevara, senior marketing major

from Austin and Campus Store employee.

Books are bought back based on university and national demand, Harsh said.

Depending on if books will be used in the fall is also a factor in the buyback process.

“Sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s going to be used and what’s not,” said Harsh.

A book will most likely not be bought back if it has a newer edition. Classes that are taught each semester usually have the highest-valued buyback books. Harsh suggests holding onto books that are not bought back and trying again the following semester.

“We have a very complicated relationship with students,” Harsh said. “When we go to buyback, we are thinking more about our next customer and who’s going to buy the book from us.”

E-mail Williams at: optimist@acu.edu

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FROM THE FRONT PAGE

Economy: More than 3,000 guests will arrive Continued from page 1 $200,000.

She said that Abilene would benefit much more if these events were on different weekends. All of the city’s hotel rooms are booked with visitors for commencements and the rodeo.

Last year, the events were on separate weekends; hotel revenues increased more than 28 percent and restaurant revenues were up more than 10 percent, Liles said.

Liles believes that while

Abilene businesses are prepared, they have limitations.

“This is the busiest time of year for Abilene, and most facilities have limitations on how many people they can serve,” Liles said.

“Every business would like to see graduations and Western Heritage on separate weekends so they can provide better service to their guests. Family and friends of graduating seniors would also like to see calendar conflicts eliminated, as rooms are impossible to reserve

and lines are long in restaurants.”

Naren Parbhu, general manager at the Comfort Inn located at I-20 and Highway 351, said the rooms in his hotel have been booked since mid-January.

“Having everything on the same weekend definitely frustrates a lot of people,” said Parbhu. “Those calling for rooms are frustrated because everyone in Abilene is booked. They usually have to go to Cross Plains or Sweetwater.”

Dianne Green, co-owner of McKay’s Bakery, is also feeling the pressure. Along with commencements and the rodeo, McKay’s also has to deal with Mother’s Day traffic.

“It is crazy. It always amazes me how everything falls on one weekend,” said Green. “It becomes a trial for all of us in the business world. It’s a good trial, but it does present a lot of challenges, especially if you employ a lot of college students.”

Green believes the three graduations may impact the bottom line by as much as 40 percent. Twenty-five to 30 graduation cakes have already been ordered, with many more orders expected.

“May is the second Christmas for the bakery,” said Green. “We have been in the process of hiring additional people for two months in preparation for May, and we are still one short.”

Graduation economy in Abilene • Last year, university graduations and the rodeo were on separate weekends.

• Hotel revenue was up 28 percent from the year before.

• Restaurant revenue was up 10 percent from the year before.

E-mail Ballard at: agb04b@acu.edu

Break: Locals miss student business Senior: Gift yet Continued from page 1 forward to summer.”

Rosa’s Café is currently hiring, and those interested can pick up an application at Rosa’s Café on Judge Ely Boulevard.

To adjust for the loss of students, both Third Rock and Sharky’s will try new items for their summer menu.

Third Rock’s owner, Rob Lord said the store will begin opening at 7 a.m. next week to serve breakfast and coffee.

“We already serve bagels, muffins and some pastries with fresh fruit for toppings, but I want to begin

offering waffles as well,” Lord said.

Sharky’s general manager and owner, Randall Young, said he plans to initiate

faxes the order in; additional orders must be placed on other fax menus. At the designated time, the contact person can come and pick

“Any time the campuses close for Christmas or summer, it hurts.”

Linda Del Rio, manager of Rosa’s Cafe

services that his restaurant in Amarillo already offers, such as a fax menu and catering. A fax menu is when a business has a paper menu, and a customer writes down the order, up to four burritos on a sheet, and then

up the order.

“It’s been a big success in Amarillo; about 50 of our lunch orders are done this way everyday,” Young said.

The fax menu and catering will not begin until June 1, but those wanting to know

more can go to Sharky’s, located inside United Supermarket, and talk to Young.

While all three restaurants will lose employees for the summer, managers at neither Third Rock nor Sharky’s believe they’ll need to hire additional employees.

“Some of my college students won’t leave, and then the high school students and other employees I have want more hours for the summer,” Young said. “So even though I’ll have 10 less people, it’ll work out.”

E-mail Hembree at: cch04b@acu.edu

to be chosen Continued from page 1 ated.”

Senior senators will present the senior gift to Dr. Royce Money at one of the many graduation celebrations.

The specific ceremony is still undetermined, said Amber Peck, director of Alumni Relations.

One popular way that seniors can give to the class gift is by purchasing a brick on the Alumni Walk, located between the Bible building and the Campus Center, Thaxton

said. Bricks cost $100 and will be engraved with the donor’s name and year of graduation.

“It’s a great way to leave your mark at ACU,” Thaxton said.

Seniors who wish to be included in the gift can still make donations by visiting www.acu.edu/senior experience, or going to Room 305 in the Administration building and filling out a pledge form.

E-mail Linthicum at: del01a@acu.edu

End: Seniors to walk across stage Continued from page 1 mencement this year, said Hazel Fillmon, graduate school secretary. Rehearsals will begin one hour before each ceremony in the Gibson Physical Education

Building Room 233.

Kerri Sanders, senior history major from Abilene, has mixed feelings about graduation.

“Your entire life up to this point there has always been a next step,” Sanders

said. “That in itself is very exciting but at the same time very frightening.”

E-mail Carroll at: alc02e@acu.edu

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GRADUATES

May 2006 Undergraduates College of Biblical Studies Bachelor of Arts

Shaver, Elery Seth (Christian Ministry) Tyler Wickliffe, Aldon (Vocational Missions) Belton

College of Business Administration

Bishop, Robert Landen (Christian Ministry) Wichita Falls

Bachelor of Science

Brokaw, Jonathan D. (Biblical Text) Abilene

Askins, Clinton Ray (Youth and Family Ministry) College Station

Allen, Dominique Elise (Management) Canyon

Brown, Sena W. (Vocational Missions) Brownfield

Moore, Michael Blake (Youth and Family Ministry) Amarillo

Alvarez, Carlos E. (Management) Valencia, Venezuela

Crumpler, Katie Beth (Vocational Missions) Fort Worth

Motes, Alan Randal (Youth and Family Ministry Arlington

Bailey, Shannon Demar (Management) Corsicana

Downhour, Ashley Elizabeth (Ministry to Children and Families) Houston

Parrish, Lance Jordan (Youth and Family Ministry) Arlington

Barker, Charles Ryan Conradt (Management) Humble

Reding, Jonathan Paul (Christian Ministry) Rowlett

Barker, John Deloss (Management, Marketing) Mansfield

Rhodes, Christopher Martin (Christian Ministry) Tehachapi, Calif.

Bartholomee, Ryan Geoffrey (Accounting) Midland

Shutt, Wesley Goodvin (Youth and Family Ministry) Sulphur Springs

Brennen, Neal Austin (Finance) Amarillo

Smith, Adam Patrick (Youth and Family Ministry) Whitehouse

Brooks, Scott (Finance) Coppell

Stevens, Bo (Youth and Family Ministry) Lilburn, Ga.

Busch, Sheena Carol (Marketing) Cedar Park

Webb, Jeremy (Youth and Family Ministry) Austin

Castro, Alejandro B. (Management, Marketing) Houston

Wilson, Reno K. (Christian Ministry) Kerrville

Coan, Jennifer Renee (Marketing) Grapevine

Wise, Rachael Marie (Composite Interdisciplinary) Coppell

Condra, Tryon Blaize (Management) Abilene

Field, Christopher Charles (Christian Ministry) College Station Harris, Joshua Blake (Biblical Text) Parker Henderson, Rachel Deanne (Ministry to Children and Families) Tyler Henderson, Zachary Howard (Youth and Family Ministry) Amarillo Krieg, Krystal L. (Youth and Family Ministry Plano Lollar, Nathaniel David (Biblical Text) Tucson, Ariz.

Nelson, Amanda Shae (Youth and Family Ministry) Alvin Prysock, David Eric (Youth and Family Ministry) Fort Worth

Bachelor of Business Administration

Daniel, John Michael (Accounting) Fort Worth

Holt, Keely Erin (Management) Duncanville

Nofsinger, Jennifer Leigh (Marketing) Frisco

Dillman, Andrew David (Management) Abilene

Hoover, Eric Wayne (Accounting) Fort Worth

Obusez, Matthew Chiedu (Management) Lagos, Nigeria

Easter, Sarah Grey (Management, Marketing) Orlando, Florida

Hurst, Eric David (Accounting, Finance) Garland

Ohlson, Lisa J. (Marketing) Rosemount, Minn.

Ishimaru, Kanako (Marketing) Ibaraki, Japan

Osbourn, Sarah E. (Management) Brownwood

Jackson, James Allen (Accounting, Finance) Spring

Pashchenko, Yevgen (Finance) Kiev, Ukraine

Joseph, Kyle A. (Management) Bastrop

Paulk, Brett W. (Management) Baytown

Keller, Frankie L. (Management) Midland

Phillips, Jeffrey Tye (Finance) Lewistown, Mont.

Kindred, Sophia Elaine (Management) San Marcos

Pittman, Marcus Andrew (Management) Mineral Wells

King, Robyn (Management, Marketing) Newark

Ray, Jason (Accounting, Finance) Colleyville

Krieg, Matthias (Management) Bietigheim, Germany

Rea, Taylor Bennett (Accounting) Midland

Larson, Amber Lynn (Management) Tucson, Ariz.

Roberts, Jonathan Reed (Accounting) San Angelo

Lawrence, Kathryn Alyse (Management) Lilburn, Ga.

Robinson, Keith Allen (Finance) Indianapolis, Ind.

Leasure, Chad J. (Marketing) Denison

Rodgers, Billy D. (Management) Red Oak

Lessly, Travis W. (Management) Bentonville, Ark.

Segura, Ernesto, Jr. (Accounting) Abilene

Lively, Joshua Jordan (Management) Silsbee

Sensing, Leslie RenĂŠ (Accounting) Abilene

Lugar, Jordan B. (Accounting, Finance) Dallas

Shiroma, Marsha S. (Accounting) Wailuku, Hawaii

Maenius, Brandon Trent (Management) Boerne

Sims, Dustin James (Management, Marketing) Redwood City, Calif.

Magee, Brandi Jo (Accounting, Finance) Abilene

Smith, William M. (Marketing) San Antonio

Malunowe, Mark (Management) Fort Worth

Starnes, Zach R. (Accounting) Snyder

Marr, Kathleen Ann (Finance) Belton

Taylor, Gregg L. (Management) Abilene

McGinn, Tiffany Camille (Accounting, Finance) Trophy Club

Thigpen, Jeffrey Alan (Management) Troy

McLain, Amy Michelle (Marketing) Mesquite

Thomas, Emily Lynn (Marketing) Naperville, Ill.

Meeks, Bobby Christopher (Accounting, Finance) Rockwall

Thompson, Jennifer Dianne (Accounting, Finance) Fort Worth

Miller, Kyle David (Accounting) Pflugerville

Thompson, Julia Christine (Marketing) Sulphur Springs

Echols, Daniel T. (Marketing) Fort Worth Ellis, Mitchell R. (Accounting, Finance) Southlake Fishback, Jonathan Chase (Management) Early Fletcher, Jeffrey C. (Management) San Antonio Foster, Alexandra Dawn (Management, Marketing) Ulysses, Kan. Fulham, Jackson Thomas (Marketing) Abilene Fuller, Andrew Michael (Marketing) Weatherford Garcia, David Matthew (Accounting) Abilene Gee, Lindsay Jean (Accounting, Finance) Forney Gibson, Sun K. Chang (Accounting) Geachang, South Korea Glaeser, Amber Cherisse (Management) Round Rock Griffith, Coleman Greer (Accounting) Nashville, Tenn.

Griggs, Chad Derrick (Management, Marketing) North Richland Hills Guerra, Christian J. (Management) San Antonio Guest, Jessica Lee (Finance) Paris GutiĂŠrrez, Marcela (Management) Tegucigalpa, Honduras Hamby, Garret (Management) Lubbock Hammond, Haley Lauran (Management) Granbury Henson, Eric William (Management) Bozeman, Mont.

Herod, Reagan Ray (Accounting) Ranger Hobbs, Stevie Nicole (Marketing) Merkel

Tuesday, May 9, 2006 Walsh, Christopher Michael (Management) Coppell Whitworth, Chelsea Ann (Marketing) Katy Whitworth, Richard Edward, Jr. (Marketing) Katy Willingham, Joshua Eric (Accounting) Clinton, N.J. Winyar, Mongkolrat (Accounting) Chiang Mai, Thailand Worley, Joshua Frank (Marketing) Early

Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Anderson, Kristy Rose Cooper Carroll, Amber Joy Abilene Chitwood, Drew Devin Plano Davis, Kimberly Vance Texarkana Harvick, Ashley Elizabeth Albany Hendrickson, Whitney Paige Arlington Johnson, Nicole Dache DeSoto Lary, Lauren Elizabeth Midland McClure, Regina Alyse Canton, Ohio McKenzie, Bonnie Lynn Kerrville Miglicco, Stacey E. Alvin Monroe, Brooke Erin Arlington Mullins, Melissa Lynn Wichita Falls Neidel, Katherine Wooten Austin Payne, Deanna Jade Rio Vista Perry, Camille Abilene Pruitt, Holly Elizabeth Abilene Walters, Emily Ann Houston Ware, Autumn Marie Corpus Christi Willeford, Amanda Dawn Abilene Williams, Kellie Marie Carlsbad, N.M. Wood, Michelle Arlington Wooten, Eden Michelle Dallas

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GRADUATES

College of Arts and Sciences

Finley, Michelle Ann (History) Bossier City, La.

Scott, Justin Thomas (Political Science) Whitehouse

Wheeler, Daniel Carl (English-Teaching) Van

McGee, Amanda Elaine (Theatre) Plano

Bachelor of Applied Studies

Gage, D’Lynn Ruby (History) Paris

Scroggins, Bethany Louise (English) Hallsville

Woolsey, Bradley James (Political Science) Weatherford

Miller, Juliette Audra (Theatre) Winter Garden, Fla.

Garcia, Michael Brian (Political Science) Abilene

Smith, A. J. (Political Science) Pampa

Gipson, Jacquelin Reneé (English, Political Science) Jasper

Smith, Jennifer Jo (Biology) Keller

Goggin, Margaret Lois (History) Fort Worth

Smith, Rachel (Political Science) Abilene

Grime, Jenna Lee (English) Archbold, Ohio

Smith, William Christopher (Computer Science) College Station

Halbert, Joseph Ronald (Political Science) Cedar Park

Sosebee, Julie Michelle (English) Arlington

Hendrickson, Aaron Douglas (English) Friona

Sou, Ka Pou (Political Science) Macau, Macao

Hollis, Maridith Jean (History) Ruston, La.

Spain, Kasey D’Anne (Art) Southlake

Isom, Jordan Jenel (English) Abilene

Stanford, Mollye Walding (History) Colleyville

Johnson, Jonathan S. (History) Pensacola, Fla.

Stevens, Sean Stewart (Communication) Ruston, La.

Leech, Patrick Charles (History) Tuscola

Stith, Laura Jodelle (Biochemistry) Erie, Colo.

Lei, Hoi Meng (Music) Macau, Macao

Stone, Caleb Leon (Political Science) San Benito

Lord, Brian Scott (Political Science) Braselton, Ga.

Tuerck, Taylor Rheanne (English) Garland

MacLeod, Heather Lynn (Composite Interdisciplinary) Frederick, Md.

Turner, Calli Elise (Political Science) Lubbock

Masters, Jessica Brooke (English) Tallahassee, Fla.

Vincent, Patrick (English) Arlington

McClain, Brandi Marie (English) Henderson

Wallis, Shannon Leia (Biology) Fort Worth

Blackwell, Colby Thomas Rogers Carlton, Philip Wayne Hawley DeMarc, Daniel John, Jr. Toledo, Ohio Dews, Selwyn La’Key Whitehouse Drimmel, Heath Center Point Guthrie, Billy Barton (Bart) Abilene Haynes, Carroll Wayne, Jr. Jeanerette Hughes, Scott Alan Grand Rapids, Mich.

Leong, Aaron Abilene Mann, Beverly Abilene Morrison, Donna Faye Abilene Newman, Julie Ann Abilene Perkins, Sarah DaNeece Grand Prairie Petross, Connie L. Abilene Rogge, Clifton Fred, Jr. Abilene Washington, Garry Floyd III Cleveland, Ohio Winter, Robert H. Abilene Young, Elizabeth (Lisa) Arellano Stamford

Bachelor of Arts Acosta, Nicolas David (History) Abilene Alvarez, Tarah Marie (Biology) Abilene Anderson, Wesley George (History) Corpus Christi Bishop, Jodi Lea (History) Glen Rose Booker, Melanie Lynn (Political Science) Sugar Land Bourland, Christopher Ryan (English) Houston Buckel, Kara Marie (English) Azle Connell, Amy Beth (International Studies) Marietta, Ga. Conrad, Rebekah J. (Spanish) DeSoto Dunigan, Sarah Elizabeth (Spanish) Vicksburg, Miss.

Ferguson, Jenny Lynn (English) Follett

Moore, Micah David (English) Farmers Branch Noah, Katherine Leigh (English) Midland Packer, Melissa Grey (History) Abilene Parsons, Robert John (Composite Interdisciplinary) Louisville, Colo.

Power, Timothy Clifton, Jr. (Political Science) Kingwood Rimmer, Elanor Joy (English) Grapevine Robinson, Christopher Eric (Biochemistry) Minden, La. Roden, Dennis Ryan (History) Cleburne Sanders, Kerri Jane (History) Abilene Schweikhard, Andrea Rose (Communication) Tulsa, Okla.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Banks, Esther L. (Theatre) San Diego, Calif.

Chanthamalay, Chanchila (Art) Fredericksburg Click, Tammy Black (Art) Carrollton Farris, Adam Benjamin (Art) Gresham, Ore. Fonville, Ryan Thomas (Theatre) Montgomery, Ala. Francis, Ashley Dawn (Art) Paris Glover, Jeremiah J. (Art) Lancaster Goff, Jayme Rebecca (Art) Coppell Gragert, Lauren Michelle (Theatre) Spring Jeffrey, Benjamin L. (Theatre) Kansas City, Mo. Johansson, Annika (Theatre) Amarillo Jones, Brandon William (Art) Tyler Ketchersid, Heather Leigh (Theatre) Dallas Machin, José Armando (Art) Montevideo, Uruguay

Murphey, Kelly R. (Theatre) Abilene Nickson, Gretchen Denise (Art) Canyon Organ, Allison M. (Theatre) Cypress Pownall, Timothy James (Art) Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Robinson, Morgan Elizabeth (Theatre) Katy Seibert, Lara Michelle (Theatre) Grapevine Shaver, Malinda Meredith (Art) San Antonio Stanley, Sarah Nicole (Art) Rowlett Vasquez, Shenoa Jovita Cramer (Theatre) Missouri City Weaver, Nicole Elizabeth (Art) Belton Wright, Melanie Kay (Art) Colleyville Wyatt, Ashley Mae (Art) Jacksonville, Fla.

Bachelor of Music Ashley, Darla Kay Lewis (Music Teaching, VoiceAll Level) Irving

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Bachelor of Science Abel, Justin C. (Psychology) San Angelo Adams, Rebecca Leigh (Biochemistry, Molecular) Winterset, Iowa

Ballard, Sara Elizabeth (Family Studies) Dallas

Carmichael, Kathleen Marie (Psychology) Austin

Barker, Abra Hope (Integrated Marketing Communication) Flower Mound

Carthel, Kade Daniel (Biology) Gruver

Barnes, Brittany Anne (Biology) Van Barton, Stacia J. (Social Work) Kansas City, Mo. Bassham, Brittany Elaine (Interdisciplinary Studies, Middle School) Arlington Batts, Julianne Marie (Interior Design) Abilene Belcher, Andrew James (Biology) Abilene

Clardy, Erin Rebecca (Biochemistry, Molecular) Woodbridge, Va. Cooke, Emily (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Abilene Cope, Alexandra ReneĂŠ Vess (Psychology) Boyd Coronado, Amy Jo (Social Work) Annville, Pa. Covington, Christopher Craig (Psychology) Abilene

Dennis, Thomas Craig (Interdisciplinary Studies, High School) Rio Vista

Gonzalez, Ruben J. (Journalism) Visalia, Calif.

Hooper, Kathryn Ashley (Communication Disorders) Amarillo

Devanna, Raymond Robert (Exercise Science) DeSoto

Gordon-Cumming, Lindsay Anne (Interior Design) San Antonio

Hunter, James Franklin II (Electronic Media) Fort Worth

Dilworth, Danielle Curry (Integrated Marketing Communication) Plano

Graham, Crystal Ann (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Stone Mountain, Ga.

Dowell, Stephanie Brooke (Biology) Abilene

Graham, Erinn Elizabeth (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Cookeville, Tenn.

Duke, Rebekah Gabriel (Psychology) Mesquite Eilers, Linda Marie (Nutrition) Abilene Elrod, Leigh Ann (Communication Disorders) Crockett

Benton, Scott Daniel (Psychology) Anniston, Ala.

Crow, David Austin (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Ephrata, Pa.

Epps, Jeremy B. (Communication) Bedford

Boles, James Ryan (Sociology-Criminal Justice) North Richland Hills

Crummel, Nathan Kyle (Journalism) Fort Worth

Eubanks, Allison Dawn (Exercise Science) Friendswood

Agan, Lance (Interdisciplinary Studies, Middle School) Belton

Bowman, Derek C. (Psychology) Searcy, Ark.

Cunningham, Cara Brooke (Communication Disorders) San Antonio

Evans, Abigail Leigh (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Gresham, Ore.

Aguilar, Cory Ray (Composite Interdisciplinary) Crane

Brady, Branon Chad (Biology) Abilene

Cunningham, Laura Michelle (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Kennedale

Farrell, Clayton Joseph (Composite Interdisciplinary) Longview

Davis, Charles Polk (Communication) Duncanville

Farrell, Clinton Johnny (Exercise and Sport Science) Hallsville

Davis, Julie Michelle (Exercise and Sport Science) Knoxville, Tenn.

Field, Stacey Rebecca (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) College Station

Adams, Stacy Nicole (Communication Disorders) Crowley

Alfson, Katie Jean (Animal Science) West Linn, Ore.

Brooks, Ellen Ashley (Communication Disorders) North Richland Hills

Allen, Benjamin Thomas (Biology) Abilene

Brunett, David Wesley (Biology) Lake Jackson

Alpers, Jason A. (Composite Interdisciplinary) Abilene

Butler, Ana Christy (Composite Interdisciplinary) Hillsboro, Mo.

Anderson, Dominique Ilene (Electronic Media) Abilene

Carlile, Elizabeth Jane (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Canyon

Dear, Brooke Kristen (Communication Disorders) Fort Worth

Carlson, Sarah Katherine (Journalism) San Antonio

Deaton, Michael Brett (Physics) Staunton, Va.

Anderson, Kristina Lea (Communication) Canton

Tuesday, May 9, 2006

GRADUATES

Davis, Lindsay Ann (Social Work) McKinney

Flanary, Katherine Bowen (Journalism) Dallas Fontenot, Myranda Roeshell (Psychology) Tyler Fox, Jesse Steven (Physical Education) Odessa Freeman, Todd (Psychology) The Woodlands Gambino, James Daniel Dennis (Composite Interdisciplinary) Helotes Gammon, Carrie Jean Whitley (Communication Disorders) Abilene Gentry, Megan Elizabeth (Biochemistry) DeSoto Goad, Adrian Jarrod (Biology) Carrizozo, N.M. Goen, Johnna (Communication Disorders) Seminole Gonzales, Jonathan (Physical Education) Abilene Gonzalez, Racheal (Communication) Grapevine

Graham, Jaime Lauren (Communication Disorders) Southlake Grannis, Robert Lloyd III (Composite Interdisciplinary) Fort Worth Gray, Warren E. (Journalism) Whitney Green, Amy Jo (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Nashville, Tenn.

Groves, Jonathan Adam (Biology) Lubbock Guerrero, Jesiree Dawn (Integrated Marketing Communication) Abilene Hail, Alisa Dianne (Electronic Media) Cross Plains

Hurst, Sarah Bethany (Psychology) Westminster, Colo.

Iu, Ieng Kei (Psychology) Taipa, Macao Jackson, Camile Leatrice (Human Development and Family Studies) Abilene Jackson, Janeen Renee (Biology) Duncanville Janssen, Jessica Renee (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Denton Johnson, Alyssa Fay (Integrated Marketing Communication) Carrollton Jolly, Carrie Elizabeth (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Red Oak Jones, Harrison Ray II (Environmental Science) Hawley Joseph, Khalilah Asha (Communication Disorders) Bastrop

Hansen, Ashley Kristine (Family Studies) Denton

Kahla, Brittany (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Missouri City

Hanson, Jeramie Beau (Biology) Belton

Kan, Pek Kei (Social Work) Macau, Macao

Hardegree, Evan Lowell (Biology) Abilene

Kastner, Kendra Lynne (Exercise Science) Abilene

Harris, Joshua Blake (Integrated Marketing Communication) Parker

Killebrew, Stephanie Rose (Biology) League City

Heil, Meredith Kathleen (Psychology) Aledo

Kinder, Brandon Michael (Composite Interdisciplinary) Memphis, Tenn.

Herndon, ShaVonne Cecile (Journalism) Houston

Knight, Kokisha Latrice (Integrated Marketing Communication) Mesquite

Hester, Ruth (Psychology) Olathe, Kan.

Kreck, Abby (Communication Disorders) Dallas

Hill, Jennifer Leigh (Biochemistry) Conroe

Landry, Alisha Lynn (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) League City

Hines, Garrett Randal (Composite Interdisciplinary) Belton Hobson, Heather Renae (Social Work) Kaufman Hogan, Shay S. Shanks (Family Studies) Wichita Falls Hollingsworth, Lisa Louise (Social Work) La Jolla, Calif.

Honeycutt, Sarah Dell (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Plano

Latimer, Kaela N. (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Amarillo Layfield, Meriden Cambron (Communication Disorders) Fort Worth Lechtenberg, Brandy Rae (Interdisciplinary Studies, Middle School) Arlington Lee, Christopher T. (Biology) Arlington

Tuesday, May 9, 2006 Leeds, Kirsta Elizabeth (Interdisciplinary Studies Middle School) La Vernia

Miller, Lindsey A. (Communication Disorders) The Woodlands

Phelps, Laura Ann (Psychology) Lincoln, Neb.

Mills, Mary Evelyn (Biology) Abilene

Pierce, Amanda Jo (Psychology) Houston

Mock, Jarryn Heather (Communication Disorders) Denver City

Pineda, Jamie Anita (Psychology) Big Spring

Lemons, Rebecca Joy (Communication Disorders) Houston

Morby, Valerie Mae (Integrated Marketing Communication) Katy

Pittman, Brenna Marie (Communication) Wichita Falls

Lewis, Ashley Katherine (Communication Disorders) Spring

Morris, Marcus C. (Communication) Abilene

Piwiec, Julie RenĂŠe (Integrated Marketing Communication) Mesquite

Lewis, Ashley Rae (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Houston

Moss, Matthew S. (Family Studies) Garland

Pope, Brandon Reed (Mathematics) Abilene

Munn, Christopher Walter (Social Work) Ennis

Porter, Cassi Mae (Physical Education) Austin

Murphy, Kristi Lanore (Nutrition) Abilene

Pospichal, Laura Ann (Nutrition) Rowena

Mwamba, Addeh (Physical Education) Lusaka, Zambia

Powers, Jennifer Christine (Biology) Abilene

Nangauta, Amy Nicole (Social Work) Watauga

Prowell, Benjamin Caleb (Exercise Science) Weatherford

Netterville, Emily Katherine (Interior Design) Nashville, Tenn.

Purser, Jordan Nicole (Communication) Dallas

North, Courtney Ruth (Integrated Marketing Communication) Bedford

Quaranta, Amber Denae (Psychology) Bartlesville, Okla.

Lefebvre, Leslie Elizabeth (Communication Disorders) Overland Park, Kan. Leland, Cherylin Ann (Family Studies) Bryan

Lewis, J. Alex (Communication) Lake Jackson Leyendekker, Evonna Louise (Communication Disorders) Dublin Lindsay, Evan Michelle (Interdisciplinary Studies, Middle School) Houston Linthicum, Danielle E. (Journalism) Sprague River, Ore. Lockwood, Kelly Marie (Composite Interdisciplinary) San Antonio Lucado, Bethany Jenna (Integrated Marketing Communication) San Antonio

Ntahonkiriye, Daniele (Journalism) Bujumbura, Burundi

Rasbury, Ashley D. (Family Studies) Saint Louis, Mo.

Lynch, Brandy Michelle (Composite Interdisciplinary) Aurora, Colo.

Oakley, Garrett T. (History-Teaching) Sugar Land

Reed, Richard Ronald, Jr. (Composite Interdisciplinary) Phoenix, Ariz.

Macias, Rodrigo (Biology) Torreon, Mexico

Okello, Martin (Social Work) Kampala, Uganda

Reed, Stephanie Michelle (Biochemistry, Molecular) Edmond, Okla.

Mandel, Brian C. (Psychology) Abilene

Oliver, Troy J. (Composite Interdisciplinary) Clovis, N.M.

Reeves, Christopher Luke (Communication) Abilene

Mason, McKenzie Drew (Integrated Marketing Communication) Oklahoma City, Okla.

Massey, Kimberly Rene (Composite Interdisciplinary) Lubbock McGowen, Megan Lorraine (Interior Design) Granbury McGuffin, Timothy A. (Mathematics) Silverton, Ore. McQueen, Harvey George (Computer Science) Abilene Meadows, Brittanie Arline (Interdisciplinary Studies, Middle School) Sinton Meredith, Deanna Kay (Psychology) Conroe Merritt, Amanda Jo (Social Work) McPherson, Kan. Merritt, Curtis James (Biology) Chapel Hill, N.C. Meyer, Angela Michelle (Psychology) Memphis, Tenn.

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GRADUATES

Ordener, Michelle Lynn (Electronic Media) Hewitt Ortiz, Debbie (Social Work) Mesquite Owens, Reginald C. (Electronic Media) Torrance, Calif.

Rhodes, Heidi M. (Psychology) La Grange Riles, Stephanie Denise (Nutrition) Lockhart Ross, Jonathan Lucas (Composite Interdisciplinary) Spring

Packer, Amy Marie Coldewey (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) San Antonio

Rothschild, Meredith Lynn (Communication Disorders) Hendersonville, Tenn.

Palmer, Laura (Psychology) Mesquite

Rowan, Ansleigh Brooke (Nutrition) Abilene

Parish, Michael Keith (Psychology) Whitesboro

Sanchez, Marcus Zachary (Composite Interdisciplinary) Abilene

Parsons, Lauren Anne (Psychology) Rochester, Mich.

Patterson, Leesa E. (Biology) Farwell Patton, Christi Denise Walker (Mathematics-Teaching) Clyde Peterson, Kylee Ann (Integrated Marketing Communication) Granbury

Schiebel, Tracy Kay (Food, Nutrition and Dietetics) Fort Collins, Colo.

Taylor, Scott Lee (Electronic Media) Abilene

Wells, Joel Edwynn (Biology) Abilene

Schneider, Jacklyn Ruth (Journalism) Central Point, Ore.

Thompson, Alison Monique Orozco (Social Work) College Station

Wiard, Amber Nicole (Mathematics-Teaching) Livonia, Mich.

Shelburne, Amy Paige Hall (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Amarillo

Toney, Kelley Nicole (Composite Interdisciplinary) Hawley

Wiggins, Joy Denae Harrison (Interdisciplinary Studies, High School) Abilene

Shelburne, Jeffrey Wade (Exercise and Sport Science) Muleshoe

Toombs, Leslie Nicole (Psychology) Lewisville

Wiland, Julia (Communication) Longmont, Colo.

Shirley, Kathleen Belle (Communication) Aubrey

Trammell, Amber (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Aspermont

Williford, Bryan Foster (Electronic Media) Shreveport, La.

Shoemaker, Jenny Ivey (Social Work) Sugar Land Shoemaker, Matthew Thomas (Communication) Albuquerque, N.M. Sibert, Charity Lynn (Interior Design) Austin Smith, Jonathan Vincent (Journalism) Tyler Smith, Monica Kim (Journalism) Fort Worth Smith, Morgan Brittany (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Crowley Snyder, Sherri Jo (Journalism) Abilene Spivey, Kathleen Marie (Chemistry) College Station Sriobchoey, Nisachon (Integrated Marketing Communication) Bangkok, Thailand Starling, Kelly Dawne (Psychology) Mesquite Stout, Chandy Raylyn (Physical Education) Edmond, Okla.

Strong, Katherine (Psychology) Austin Stuteville, Will Brown (Environmental Science) Abilene Sutherland, Matthew Ross (Exercise Science) Odessa Tafazoli, Artin (Psychology) Santa Monica, Calif.

Tait, Melissa Kathryn (Interior Design) Kerrville Taylor, Brandi Lyn (Biology) Richardson

Trapasso, Jenna Rae (Psychology) Winter Springs, Fla. Van Dam, Tanja (Psychology) Conroe Van Noort, Amanda Kay (Integrated Marketing Communication) Sioux Falls, S.D. Vaughn, Gary Dustin (Biology) Nashville, Tenn.

Walker, Heather Dianne (Social Studies-Teaching) San Antonio Walker, Nikki L. (Exercise Science) Comanche Ward, April Lynn (Integrated Marketing Communication) Big Spring Wardell, Jacob Miles (Communication) Belton Waters, Abbie Lynn (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Enid, Okla.

Watson, Rebecca Victoria (Integrated Marketing Communication) Abilene Watters, Chase Miles (Biology) Clovis, N.M. Watts, Melissa Leigh (Sociology) Clyde Webb, Laura Lyn Hess (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Abilene

Willis, Amanda Leigh (Composite Interdisciplinary) Ferris Willis, Danielle Leigh (Composite Interdisciplinary) Ennis Willis, Rachel Victoria (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Southlake Wills, Maegan Lindsay (Exercise Science) Abilene Witcher, Amber Nicole (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Brownwood Wood, Elizabeth Ann (Human Development and Family Studies) Arlington Woods, Garrett Lee (Psychology) Apple Valley, Calif.

Woods, Kayla Lynn (Communication Disorders) Conroe Yarbrough, Jennifer Sue (Interdisciplinary Studies, Elementary) Sanger Yarbrough, Lauren (Biochemistry, Molecular) Aurora York, Stephanie Michele (Psychology) Missouri City Young, David A. (Composite Interdisciplinary) Austin Young, Kelci Leigh (Integrated Marketing Communication) Franklin, Tenn.

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Tuesday, May 9, 2006

GRADUATES

May 2006 Graduates College of Biblical Studies

Gensic, Benjamin J. Abilene

Doctor of Ministry

Hadley, Mark Ryan Lubbock

Burris, Allen Wayne Mitchell, Ind.

Hale, Christopher Scott Abilene

Harbour, Michael Friendswood

Kervin, Graham (Missions) South Riding, Va.

Kelley, Kelvin J. Abilene

Kirkland, Adam Mikael North Richland Hills

King, Grady Dean Irving

Lamb, Stephen M. Nashville, Tenn.

Peter, Douglas Bryan Arlington

McDaniel, Leslie Dale Abilene

Reynolds, Bert Jason Little Rock, Ark.

Metcalf, Aaron Christopher Troutdale, Ore.

Seufferlein, Terry Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Newhouse, Ryan Allen McKinney

Wade, John R. Knox City

Norsworthy, Luke Austin Abilene

Master of Arts Hooten, James Robert Washington, Ind. Edwards, Joshua Stephen Owasso, Okla.

Lana, Brooke Ashley Denton

Master of Arts in Missions Holt, Stephen Mark Jr. Abilene Kendall-Ball, Gregory Michael Curlin Abilene Shearon, Edward Houston Abilene Vaught, John Abilene

Master of Arts in Religion Lee, Jody Allen Abilene

Master of Divinity

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Reese, Derran R. (Missions) Abilene

Keathley, Joseph Matthew Wichita, Kan.

Tuggle, Justin Edmond, Okla.

Love, Darin Lee Odessa

Zinck, Nathan Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Moilan, Holly Marie McAllen

College of Business Administration

Scott, Amanda S. Hillsboro, Ill.

Master of Accountancy

Vinson, Sam Tyler Abilene Wandmacher, Ureta Ludwigshafen, Germany

Alford, Lindsey Kay Round Rock Brassell, Heather Jo Abilene Brassell, Johnnie G. III Abilene Carlstrom, Jamie Holyoke, Colo.

Curlee, Dayna M. Georgetown Donnelly, Jennifer Leigh DuPont, Wash.

Ezzell, Brian William Abilene

Collins, Scott Edward Harrogate, Tenn.

Hughes, Dustin Wayne Fort Worth

Garner, Samuel Jack Brandon, Miss.

Courtney Clayton, sophomore biochemistry major from Nashville, Tenn., Shelby Jackson, sophomore youth and family ministry major from Dallas, and Evy Michelle Saffel, sophomore integrated marketing and communication major from Abilene, cheer on the Alpha Kai Omega intramural flag football team Oct. 10.

Ross, Joshua Abilene

Christy, Jennifer Hale Newbury Park, Calif.

Fry, Travis Wayne (Missions) Round Rock

Pledges gone wild

Jividen, Minnie Reid Abilene Johnson, Brian Fred Waco

College of Arts and Sciences Master of Arts Baiocchi, Elizabeth Ann (Communication) Northville, Mich.

Bearden, Jamie (Communication) Abilene Bradley, Leigh Ann (Communication) Washington, D.C. Davis, Evanell Ator (English) Abilene Dowdy, Lauren Ashley Mitchell (English) Alpharetta, Ga. Dubberly, Sarah (Communication) Norman, Okla.

Hazzard, Amanda Lynn (Communication) Texas City Kincaid, R. Warren Jr. (Communication) Abilene

Kincaid, Rosemary Dodd (Communication) Abilene

Clark, Daniel (Clinical Psychology) Grapevine

McFarland, Holly Porter (Communication) Abilene

Cosner, Kristi (Communication Sciences and Disorders) Midland

McKelvey, Tiffany Michelle (Communication) Abilene Overall, Joel Lane (English) Abilene

Master of Education Butts, Jeff (School Principalship) Argyle Dunn, Jill Evans (Educational Diagnostician) Tecumseh, Okla.

Pyburn, Steven Glen (School Principalship) Merkel Rains, Myra D. (School Principalship) Abilene Twilligear, Terri Nicole (Secondary Teaching) Portland

Master of Science Bearden, Angela (Organizational and Human Resource Development) Placentia, Calif.

Cade, Lori Anne (Psychology) Tyler Calandra, Mark Nicholas (Organizational and Human Resource Development) Northport, N.Y. Cathey, Kristen Leigh (Counseling Psychology) Coppell

Craddock, Karla M. (School Psychology) Douglas, Ariz.

Dorsett, Philip Edward (Psychology) Van Frey, Samantha (Communication Sciences and Disorders) Flower Mound Fulks, Anna Brook (Psychology) McKinney Gilfilen, Rachel Lynn (Psychology) Marietta, Ga. Gordon, Charles, E. (Organizational and Human Resource Development) Van Haegstrom, Carol Rae (Communication Sciences and Disorders) San Antonio Hannin, Christina Mae (Communication Sciences and Disorders) Bowie, Md. Harris, Arlene Delane (Organizational and Human Resource Development Harris, Holly Danielle (Communication Sciences and Disorders) Gail Hogan, Ryan Alan (School Psychology) Kingwood Holder, Lindsey Nicole (Communication Sciences and Disorders)

Fort Worth Corkle, Michael Jeffrey (Counseling Psychology) Merkel Ogneva, Tatiana (Organizational and Human Resource Development) Kemerovo, Russia Perez, Brittanie Allison (Clinical Psychology) Robert Lee Rodriguez, Alyssa Diana (School Psychology) Abilene Rogers, Katie Jean (Communication Sciences and Disorders) Spearfish, S.D. Snow, David Whitfield (Organizational and Human Resource Development) White Oak Stallings, Ashley (Organizational and Human Resource Development) Clyde Stephens, Jenny Marie (School Psychology) Angleton Upton, Miriam C. (School Psychology) Abilene Van Rheenen, David K. (School Psychology) Carrollton Waldschmidt, Jennifer Grace (Clinical Psychology) Farmington, N.M. Watson, Patti J. (Organizational and Human Resource Development) Abilene Woods, Erin Marie (Communication Sciences and Disorders) Sadler