Fullerton Auditorium Gaffney, South Carolina
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Spring 2024
Commencement Exercises
The Commencement Program
*THE PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM …….. Gaffney High School AFJROTC Ms. Parker L. Lewis
*PROCESSIONAL ……………………………………………………………………………. Dr. Michael J. Langer
*INVOCATION ....……………….……………………..…………………………..................... Dr. Tom S. LeGrand Director, ADAMAH Christian Leadership, University Chaplain
GREETINGS …………………………………….……..………….……....…..…………..... Mr. Jeremy C. Whitaker Limestone University Acting President
Mr. Randall L. Richardson Chairman of the Limestone University Board of Trustees
Mr. Austin L. Smith College of Business and College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Commencement Speaker
Ms. Jennifer R. Pominville College of Education & Health Professions and College of Liberal Arts & Studies Commencement Speaker
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS …..……..…………………………………………..…..… Mrs. Wendy D. Damron President and CEO of Palmetto Promise
PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES ………………………………………………………….. Dr. Brian F. Ameling Interim Provost
CONFERRING OF DEGREES ……………………...…....……………………...…............. Mr. Jeremy C. Whitaker
PRESENTATION OF POSTHUMOUS DEGREE ……………………...……...…............... Mr. Jeremy C. Whitaker
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS ………………………………………………..…………….. Dr. Brian F. Ameling
INSTALLATION OF GRADUATES INTO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION …….…...……..… Mr. Jeremy C. Whitaker
*THE ALMA MATER …………... Oh Limestone, Cherished Limestone .......……..................... Dr. Gena E. Poovey Frank L. Eyer (2nd Verse/Chorus)
*BENEDICTION ………………………….……..…………....……………………………….. Dr. Tom S. LeGrand
*RECESSIONAL ……………………………………………………………………………… Dr. Michael J. Langer
*The audience will please stand.
COLLEGE of BUSINESS
Candidates for the Degrees Associate
of Arts
NAME
Ar'Darius D. Burton
Emmanuel Armando Damian
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
HOMETOWN
Business Abbeville, SC
Business Greenville, SC
Ronald Goodwin, Sr. Business Philadelphia, PA
Jeffrey Gage Hoffer
Shenika B. Pack
Josette Maria Price
Business Gaffney, SC
Business Columbia, SC
Business Cowpens, SC
Patrick D. Shade Business Lexington, SC
Bachelor of Applied Science
NAME
Jerry Wayne Fulgham
Amy Lynne Reed
Nathaniel Jean Senez
Treyla Markisha Terry
NAME
Briso Aimable
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
HOMETOWN
Business Administration/General Pacolet, SC
Business Administration/Management & Leadership Greer, SC
Business Administration/General Efland, NC
Business Administration/General Greer, SC
Bachelor of Science
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
HOMETOWN
Business Administration/General Orlando, FL
Business Administration/Management Business Administration/Marketing
James Austin Alexander Sport Management Rutherfordton, NC
Nicholas George Alvarado Sport Management Long Island, NY
Rashane A. Bartlett
Business Administration/General Manchester, Jamaica
Grant Alan Belanger Business Administration/Finance Greenville, SC
Calah Brianne Bennett
Business Administration/Management Duncan, SC
Christopher R. Blacks Sr. Business Administration/Management Johnston, SC
Eric Charles Blazi III Sport Management Whitesburg, GA
Sabrina Morgan Brigman Human Resource Management Hartsville, SC
Titus Andrew Sousa Chapman Business Administration/Marketing Knoxville, TN
Jacob W. Contino Business Administration/Accounting Mooresville, NC
Note: Baccalaureate graduates wearing gold honor cords are graduating with academic honors. *Baccalaureate graduates wearing honor pendants are graduates of the Limestone University Honors College.
NAME
Jacob Ray Cooley
Bradley N. Creech Jr.
Keira Crilly
Travell Lionel Crosby
Amari Leigh Dawson
Drew Dixon
David A. Dye
Kyle Patrick Flynn
Hailey Fox
Jared David Gale
Dominique O'Bryant Gist
Josefina Golppi Contreras
Ashley Nicole Gray
Cortez Malik Greer
Jacob T. Hancock
Adrienne J. Haynes
Haley Cember Hensley
Sara Louise Hood
Justice Mandela Jackson
John Thomas Jesser
Larry Johnson
Barbara Sutton Kennedy
Anastasiia Khriapko
Kristoffer M. Larsson
Anamaria Kiszner-Luca
Timothy Ladner
Elizabeth Moore Landers
Carrie A. Lawton
Emily D. Love
Bachelor of Science (continued)
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
HOMETOWN
Business Administration/Finance Indian Land, SC
Business Administration/Management
Business Administration/Management Pelion, SC
Business Administration/Marketing
Business Administration/Management Whitby, Ontario
Sport Management Charlotte, NC
Human Resource Management Greenville, SC
Business Administration/General Tucson, AZ
Sport Management Boone, NC
Business Administration/General Dunedin, FL
Business Administration/Finance Ellington, CT
Business Administration/Management
Business Administration/Marketing
Business Administration/Marketing Plainview, NY
Business Administration/Management Jonesville, SC
Business Administration/Finance Santiago, Chile
Human Resource Management Columbia, SC
Business Administration/General Dillon, SC
Sport Management Manchester, England
Business Administration/General Columbia, SC
Business Administration/Management
Business Administration/General Summerville, SC
Human Resources Training & Development Duncan, SC
Business Administration/Finance Florence, SC
Business Administration/Management
Business Administration/General Wrentham, MA
Business Administration/Management
Business Administration/Management Orangeburg, SC
Business Administration/General Goose Creek, SC
Business Administration/Finance Kyiv, Poland
Business Administration/Marketing
Business Administration/General Vadstena, Sweden
Business Administration/Management Reghin
Business Administration/Finance Sandwich, MS
Business Administration/General Greenville, SC
Business Administration/Marketing Roanoke, VA
Business Administration/General Gaffney, SC
List of graduates was accurate as of April 6, 2023.
Bachelor of Science (continued)
NAME
Noah Bailey Love
Brittney McDade
Jacqueline Kaye McGill
Jamel Alexander McGowan
Celes McNair
Ethan Malachi Meurer
Amy Loryn M. Moore
Erica B. Morris
Weston V. Nguyen
Taylor Oberparleiter
Christopher Ryan Owens
Clara E. Padua Cruz
Ellen Noami Parra
Jesse Tucker Paul
Mark Jo Radoki
Walker H. Redmon
Katie Marie Relyea
Ramiro Rincon
Benjamin Alan Robbins
Hannah Rayne Roberts
Brian I. Robinson
Maria Alondra Rodriguez Caballero
Stefan Roeb*
Natalie J. Ruth*
Zachary Nevan Saxton*
Austin Leo Smith
Janee R. Speight
Philip Stjernlof
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION HOMETOWN
Sport Management Concord, NC
Human Resource Training & Development Chapin, SC
Business Administration/Accounting Gaffney, SC
Business Administration/Finance
Business Administration/General Charleston, SC
Business Administration/Management Columbia, SC
Business Administration/Management Greenville, SC
Human Resource Management Rock Hill, SC
Business Administration/Finance Columbia, SC
Business Administration/Finance Indian Land, SC
Business Administration/Management
Business Administration/Management Laurel Springs, NJ
Business Administration/Management Dillon, SC
Business Administration/Finance Orlando, FL
Business Administration/Marketing
Human Resource Management Greer, SC
Business Administration/General Edgefield, SC
Business Administration/Finance Biberbach, Germany
Business Administration/General
Business Administration/General Greer, SC
Human Resource Management Myrtle Beach, SC
Business Administration/Marketing Buenos Aires, Argentina
Human Resource Management Gaffney, SC
Business Administration/Accounting Enoree, SC
Business Administration/General Charlotte, NC
Business Administration/Management
Business Administration/Marketing Greenville, SC
Business Administration/Finance Konigswinter, Germany
Business Administration/Management Waxhaw, NC
Sport Management
Business Administration/Finance Pawleys Island, SC
Business Administration/General
Business Administration/General Summerville, SC
Business Administration/Marketing
Human Resource Management Columbia, SC
Business Administration/Finance Avesta, Sweden
List of graduates was accurate as of April 6, 2023.
Bachelor of Science (continued)
NAME MAJOR/CONCENTRATION HOMETOWN
Ashley Lynn Strong
Zachary J. Terry
Jason B. Thomfohrde
Kessie Lorick Tims
Holly Nicole Tucker
Davis Strong Turner
Sara Valentini
Nicholas Ethan Vassey
Madison T. Vinicombe
Cale Kendrick Wagoner
Russell Dean Walton
Evan Christopher Wells
Lane Austin Whitsell
Simon Thies Zahalka
Business Administration/Accounting Lexington, SC
Business Administration/Marketing Tega Cay, SC
Business Administration/Finance Fort Lauderdale, FL
Business Administration/General Salters, SC
Business Administration/General Travelers Rest, SC
Sport Management
Sport Management Mooresville, NC
Business Administration/Marketing Italy
Business Administration/Accounting Gaffney, SC
Business Administration/Management Waxhaw, NC
Business Administration/Marketing
Business Administration/Management San Antonio, TX
Business Administration/Marketing
Business Administration/Management Simpsonville, SC
Business Administration/General Lawrenceville, SC
Business Administration/Management Edmond, OK
Business Administration/General Mannheim, Germany
Master of Business Administration
NAME
David Hakeem Allen
Gerardo Diego Arzaluz Bonifacio
Nathan Earvine Edward Burgess
Cory David Busse
Linda Griffin
Samantha Aguilar Hopkins
Hannah Elizabeth Kirkland
Wes Koehler
Michael Mugona
Julien Mario Pereira
Jamill Ja'Quan Poole
Corrie B. Rindone
Jessica Marie Ruppe
Preston Stephen Walker
Ashton F. Wyatt
Elisabeth G. Wyatt
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
HOMETOWN
Management & Leadership Pageland, SC
Management & Leadership Puebla, Mexico
Management & Leadership Pendleton, SC
Management & Leadership Wonder Lake, IL
Management & Leadership Union, SC
Management & Leadership Logan, UT
Management & Leadership Rock Hill, SC
Management & Leadership Asheboro, NC
Sport Management Harare, Zimbabwe
Management & Leadership Morangis, France
Health Care Administration Greenville, SC
Management & Leadership Earl, NC
Management & Leadership Gaffney, SC
Sport Management Forest City, NC
Health Care Administration Boiling Springs, SC
Health Care Administration Boiling Springs, SC
Note: Baccalaureate graduates wearing gold honor cords are graduating with academic honors.
*Baccalaureate graduates wearing honor pendants are graduates of the Limestone University Honors College.
COLLEGE of EDUCATION & HEALTH PROFESSIONS Candidates for the Degrees
Bachelor of Arts
NAME
Naomi Phoenix Bolden
Kevin Patrick Collins
Karen Eyvonne Rice
Kalani E. Rivas
Rylee Jean Rossman
Rashmia L. Smith
Hannah Michelle Tiede
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
HOMETOWN
Elementary Education Gaffney, SC
Criminal Justice Rutledge, TN
Criminal Justice Garnett, SC
Criminal Justice Orlando, FL
Early Childhood Education Frederick, MD
Criminal Justice Florence, SC
Elementary Education Cowpens, SC
Laredo Jean Wright Criminal Justice Porum, OK
Bachelor of Science
NAME
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
HOMETOWN
Jaylin Riley Adkins Psychology Mint Hill, NC
Brian L. Allmer
Health Sciences/Pre-Nursing Azle, TX
Markita Shawnte Black Health Care Administration Jacksonville, NC
Dean M. Braxton
Physical Education Teacher Education Canton, GA
Christopher Michael Butash Criminal Justice/Law Wesley Chapel, FL
Graciana Canon Psychology Charleston, SC
Gabrielle Nicole Carter Health Sciences/Pre-Nursing Woodstock, GA
Cody D. Costa Health Sciences/Pre-Physical Therapy Wesley Chapel, FL
Samantha Lee Castro Psychology Boiling Springs, SC
Tashundra K.A Cunningham Health Sciences/Pre-Athletic Training Anderson, SC
Lisa A. Darnell Psychology Lexington, SC
Jason J. Davidson Criminal Justice Elgin, SC
Mikayla Renae Davis Health Sciences Inwood, WV
Sarah LaRue Dudick
Physical Education/Exercise Science Fallston, MD
Isabelle Louise Eldridge Health Sciences Avon, OH
William R. Finnearty III
Physical Education/Exercise Science Athens, OH
Shonda Marie Foster Psychology Blacksburg, SC
Caroline A. Fowler Criminal Justice Union, SC
Hunter I. Fox
Physical Education/Exercise Science Mt. Pleasant, SC
Bailey Elizabeth Gay Health Sciences Gaffney, SC
Ieshia Christina Gee Psychology Columbia, SC
Alicia Nicole Gray Psychology Greenville, SC
Shatoya A. Gray Criminal Justice Walterboro, SC
Note: Baccalaureate graduates wearing gold honor cords are graduating with academic honors.
*Baccalaureate graduates wearing honor pendants are graduates of the Limestone University Honors College.
NAME
Weston Green*
De'Jaria Imari Guillory
Bachelor of Science (continued)
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
HOMETOWN
Health Sciences/Pre-Physical Therapy Virginia Beach, VA
Health Sciences/General Kansas City, MO
Alexis Ham Psychology New Zion, SC
Madison Brooke Hobbs
Emily Ann Hoffman
Courtney M. Hoskyns
Reagan Kargo*
Tyler Jackson Keyes
Jenna Nicole Kiley
Makaila Knoerzer
Antoney Labuschagne
Health Sciences/Pre-Nursing Pasadena, MD
Health Sciences/Pre-Athletic Training Latrobe, PA
Health Care Administration Spartanburg, SC
Health Sciences Summerfield, NC
Physical Education/Strength & Conditioning Hampton, SC
Health Sciences/Pre-Nursing Wesley Chapel, FL
Health Sciences/Pre-Athletic Training Ashburn, VA
Health Sciences/Pre-Occupational Therapy Chico, CA
Hannah Faith Lanier Psychology Blacksburg, SC
Noah McGuffin Lautner
Hannah JoAnne Mains
Mia Irene Martinez
Autumn Rose McCurry
April D. McDade
Brady Nalepa
Dustin R. Noller
Reitumetse Phakga Nyakale
Maria Cristina Radu
Kaitlyn Shakira Reese-Yom
Thomas Arthur Roth
Marcus Tyler Rowe
Caroline Schmitt
Amari Sha'Diamond Smith
Taylor Elise Smith
Kassidy D. Strickland
Health Sciences/General Round Lake, IL
Health Sciences/Pre-Physical Therapy Summerville, SC
Health Sciences/General Orlando, FL
Health Sciences/General Shelby, NC
Criminal Justice Gastonia, NC
Psychology Monroe, GA
Physical Education/Certification Rock Hill, SC
Health Sciences/Pre-Physical Therapy Pretoria, South Africa
Health Sciences/Pre-Athletic Training Constanta, Romania
Health Sciences Summerville, SC
Health Sciences Orlando, FL
Health Sciences/Pre-Athletic Training Ward, SC
Health Sciences Winter Garden, FL
Health Sciences Charleston, SC
Health Sciences Ballground, GA
Psychology Waycross, GA
Bailey Chappell Stumpf* Psychology Riverview, FL
Eleanor Fae Thomas
Kaitlyn Marie Thompson
Terrence Kamal Walker
Health Care Administration Starr, SC
Physical Education/Human Movement Studies Fort Myers, FL
Physical Education/Strength & Conditioning Commerce, GA
Mika Walters Psychology Lakewood, NY
Ana Nargiz Warner
Criminal Justice Chesapeake, VA
Jessica Tonique Washington Psychology Florence, SC
Megan E. Watson
Jordan Alysabeth Widecki
Katelyn E. Wilbur
Khadijah Chanel Williams
Carley Blaine Womack
Health Sciences/General Tampa, FL
Health Sciences/Pre-Nursing Mastic, NY
Physical Education/Teacher Education Rocky Point, NY
Health Care Administration Columbia, SC
Physical Education/Exercise Science Mt. Holly, NC
List of Graduates was accurate as of April 6, 2023.
Bachelor of Social Work
NAME HOMETOWN
Keri L. Allen Greenwood, SC
Johnnie L. Askew West Columbia, SC
Shaundrell M. Bell-Thomason Spartanburg, SC
Hallie Treva Brinson North Augusta, SC
Angela M. Boyd Columbia, SC
Laura Christine Cole Seneca, SC
Abbigail Joan Conover Reading, PA
Megan Gray Davis Jacksonville, FL
Trinity Timya Nykeyia Downs Greenville, SC
Christopher Markeith DrakefordYegge Indian Land, SC
Angelique Demetrius Frost Charleston, SC
Brandi Lynn Gardner Florence, SC
Carolyn W. Godbolt Darlington, SC
Makayla Antonece Green North Charleston, SC
Travis Helton Chesnee, SC
La'Verne W. Johnson Charleston, SC
Marvetta Andrenia Littlejohn Gaffney, SC
Kadedra Macklin Columbia, SC
Crystal McKenzie New Zion, SC
Shilo Kim Nguyen Miller Wellford, SC
Jennifer Renee Pominville Anderson, SC
Keniyah Price Darlington, SC
Brandy Mills Pugh Inman, SC
Kathy Louise Roberts Blacksburg, SC
Brandon Quentez Seawright Birmingham, AL
Candice D. Simpkins North Augusta, SC
Jerry Lee Smalls Camden, SC
Miranda Stephens-High Columbia, SC
Kahwana D. Sullivan Greenville, SC
Carrie Jane Thomas Belton, SC
Koby Brice Vaughn Honea Path, SC
Chelsea M. Wingler Charleston, SC
Note: Baccalaureate graduates wearing gold honor cords are graduating with academic honors. *Baccalaureate graduates wearing honor pendants are graduates of the Limestone University Honors College.
NAME
Carsen Cheyann Collins
Hannah Lee Holbrook
Erica Smoak Maclure
Jamie Claire Morris
Roman Paul Mulkey
Master of Social Work
NAME HOMETOWN
Lisa Michelle Crossland Charleston, SC
Floyd E. Mitchell Columbia, SC
Tawana LaToya Scott Wellford, SC
Madysen JaBri Williams Nashville, TN
Master of Education
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
HOMETOWN
Teacher Leadership Gaffney, SC
Teacher Leadership Warrenville, SC
Teacher Leadership Warrenville, SC
Teacher Leadership Graniteville, SC
Teacher Leadership Leesville, SC
Note: Baccalaureate graduates wearing gold honor cords are graduating with academic honors.
*Baccalaureate graduates wearing honor pendants are graduates of the Limestone University Honors College.
COLLEGE of LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES
Candidates for the Degrees
Associate of Arts
NAME
Lake A. Adler
Ivy Xin Yi Chen
Caitlyn Claire Childers
Arelimar Colon Rodriguez
Jillian Mei-Lynn Eubanks
John Riley Foster
Cason Dean Harrison
Mikael Huffman
Kaila K. Gamaldo Kai
Chloe Marks
Daniel P. Moss
Prayag Prakashbhai Patel
Jenna Nicole Parris
Francis William Wilkins
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
HOMETOWN
Gaffney, SC
Blacksburg, SC
Blacksburg, SC
Liberal Studies Gaffney, SC
Liberal Studies Gaffney, SC
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Blacksburg, SC
Gaffney, SC
Liberal Studies Cowpens, SC
Liberal Studies Jacksonville, FL
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
NAME
Joyce Briggman
Carrie L. Jones
Blythe Maria Waters
Blake Shelby White
NAME
Deimante Bedalyte
Gaffney, SC
Gaffney, SC
Gaffney, SC
Gaffney, SC
Liberal Studies Gaffney, SC
Associate of Science
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
Computer Science/Programming
HOMETOWN
St. Matthews, SC
Computer Science/Information Technology Chesnee, SC
Computer Science/Programming
Computer Science/Programming Aiken, SC
Computer Science/Information Technology Landrum, SC
Bachelor of Arts
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
HOMETOWN
Professional Communication Vilnius, Lithuania
Megan Alexandra Bowman Liberal Studies Polkville, NC
Grace Makenzie DePaul Liberal Studies Severn, MD
James William Earl English Oxted, UK
Haylee Godfrin
Studio Art/Graphic Design Piedmont, SC
Tatum C. Goins History Gaffney, SC
Angel Yolanda Graham Liberal Studies Ridgeland, SC
Malinda Leanne Jaimes Liberal Studies Greer, SC
Darlene C. Kea Liberal Studies Clover, SC
Parker Lillian Lewis* English Writing Fayetteville, GA
Gianni Norman Lombardo History Watkinsville, GA
Joseph Grady Mathis History Gaffney, SC
List of graduates was accurate as of April 6, 2023.
NAME
Sean Mills
Ashley L. Nelmark
Elizabeth Drew Shulman
Tyrone J. Talbert Jr.
Mika Walters
Jacob Richard Wylie
Bachelor of Arts (continued)
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
HOMETOWN
Music Greer, SC
Liberal Studies
Ashland, WI
Studio Art Gaffney, SC
Liberal Studies Greenville, SC
Studio Art Lakewood, NY
Professional Communications Gaffney, SC
Bachelor of Science
NAME MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
Dorcas Addai-Baffour
Haley Elizabeth Allen*
Susannah Balderstone*
Brock Balsley
Mikayla Ashley Brotz
Ashley Morgan Busteed*
Kelvin Jorvon Curry
Damon Lamont Early III
Waseem Fatima
Shariah Faith Gaddy
Sonia Michelle Gathers
Bailey Elizabeth Gay
LaCorie Devone Gilford
Lauren Renee Hammack
Jeremy R. Hines
Catherine Grace Humphries
Cara Grace Jackson
Destiny Amil Jackson
Quentin Jones
Anna N. Jordan
Kolby Todd Laughter
Dominique Johnny Lucas
James D. Miller
Rhonda Muhammad
Todd Michael Neveu
Jakub Osiewala
Daniel Francie Payne
Cassandra Rose Peat
Jayden Scott Prairie
HOMETOWN
Computer Science/Information Technology Kumasi
Biology/General Crestview Hills, KY
Biology/General Cherry Hill, NJ
Biology/General Cape Coral, FL
Biology/General Savannah, GA
Pre-Professional Biology Charlotte, NC
Computer Science/Information Technology Irmo, SC
Computer Science/Programming Charlotte, NC
Computer Science/Information Systems Security Lexington, SC
Biology/General Charlotte, NC
Liberal Studies Charleston, SC
Pre-Professional Biology Gaffney, SC
Computer Science/Information Technology Bishopville, SC
Computer Science/Information Systems Security Greenville, SC
Computer Science/Information Technology Pauline, SC
Computer Science/Programming Gaffney, SC
Computer Science/Cyber Security
Computer Science/Information Systems Security Inman, SC
Liberal Studies Severn, MD
Computer Science/Information Technology Goose Creek, SC
Computer Science/Information Systems Security Summerville, SC
Computer Science/Programming Kings Mountain, NC
Liberal Studies Charleston, SC
Computer Science/Information Systems Security Fort Mill, SC
Liberal Studies Columbia, SC
Computer Science/Information Systems Security Elgin, SC
Computer Science/Information Technology
Computer Science/Programming Smilow, Poland
Computer Science/Programming Elkton, MD
Biology/General Victoria, British Columbia
Computer Science/Information Systems Security Elbow Lake, MN
Computer Science/Information Technology
Note: Baccalaureate graduates wearing gold honor cords are graduating with academic honors.
*Baccalaureate graduates wearing honor pendants are graduates of the Limestone University Honors College.
NAME
Raymond John Rapaglia
Ray'quan Ryant
Evan Sheedy
Rickey W. Skipper, Jr.
Dylan M. Strong
Ger Thao
Jospeh Brent Timms
Autumn Brenan Torian*
Mesha Triplin
Ashley Keith Webb
Bachelor of Science (continued)
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
HOMETOWN
Computer Science/Information Technology Pembroke Pines, FL
Computer Science/Information Technology Orangeburg, SC
Computer Science/Programming Little River, SC
Computer Science/Information Technology Spartanburg, SC
Computer Science/Information Systems Security Pacolet, SC
Computer Science/Information Technology
Computer Science/Programming Pacolet, SC
Computer Science/Information Technology Belton, SC
Pre-Professional Biology Hillsborough, NC
Computer Science/Information Systems Security Greenwood, SC
Computer Science/Information Technology Myrtle Beach, SC
Tiffany Barnes Witherington Liberal Studies Rock Hill, SC
Master of Science
NAME
Tomaeshia M. Grant
Jahniyah Iyahna Lynch
Kyleik Kenyai Middleton
Tyquilo Moore
Lorena Ortiz
Tony Smith Jr.
MAJOR/CONCENTRATION
HOMETOWN
Health Informatics Blythewood, SC
Health Informatics Beaufort, SC
Health Informatics Beaufort, SC
Health Informatics Columbia, SC
Health Informatics Greer, SC
Health Informatics Laurinburg, NC
Note: Baccalaureate graduates wearing gold honor cords are graduating with academic honors. *Baccalaureate graduates wearing honor pendants are graduates of the Limestone University Honors College.
The Color Guard and Marshals
Gaffney High School AFJROTC
Faculty Marshals
10:00 a.m. Dr. Paul LeFrancois, Professor of Economics
1:00 p.m. Dr. Chip Hill, Professor of Music
Academic Honors
Summa Cum Laude – The student attained a G.P.A. of 3.95 – 4.00 on all Limestone University work. Magna Cum Laude – The student attained a G.P.A. of 3.75 – 3.94 on all Limestone University work. Cum Laude – The student attained a G.P.A. of 3.50 – 3.74 on all Limestone University work.
To be eligible for honors at graduation a student must complete at least thirty semester hours at Limestone University toward a baccalaureate degree.
Honor Societies
Alpha Chi is a general honor society that recognizes excellence across academic disciplines. Baccalaureate graduates wearing blue and green cords are members of the Alpha Chi Honor Society.
Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society graduates wear blue and gold cords.
Chi Sigma Mu Sport Management Honor Society graduates wear blue and gold cords.
Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society graduates wear purple and gold cords.
Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society graduates wear gold cords.
Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society graduates wear red and blue cords with mixed tassel.
Pi Lambda Theta Education Honor Society graduates wear yellow cords.
Graduates who are veterans wear red, white, and blue cords with mixed tassel. Graduates of the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society also wear blue and white stoles.
Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society graduates wear gold and green cords.
Student Government Association honor cords for outstanding service as SGA officers are blue and white. Executive officers wear medallions.
Academic Regalia
Academic regalia dates from the English universities of Oxford and Cambridge during the Middle Ages. The principal features of academic dress are the gown, the cap, and the hood. These features indicate: (1) the degree held -- bachelor's, master's, or doctorate; (2) the academic subject of the degree; and (3) the college or university which granted the degree.
Gown The long flowing robe dates from the 12th century. Originally it may have been used for warmth in unheated buildings. Today, it symbolizes democracy and the equality of scholars. Like a uniform which eliminates inequities among those who wear it, the gown covers any indication of social standing. Most academic robes are black in color. The sleeve style and length will vary depending on the person's academic degree -- simplest for bachelor's, most complicated for doctoral. The doctoral gown has velvet bars down the front and across the sleeves.
Cap The traditional academic cap (mortar board) symbolizes the freedom and responsibility of scholarship. Some authorities suggest that the square cap represents the book. Tassel colors may vary, with gold usually symbolizing the doctorate. Some scholars choose to wear a four-sided or eight-sided doctoral tam.
Hood The color of the velvet border of the hood represents the academic field of study, while the colors on the silk lining of the hood symbolize the college or university which awarded the degree.
At Limestone University commencement ceremonies, faculty and administrators wear academic regalia as part of the procession. Graduates earning an associate or bachelor’s degree wear a blue cap and gown. Each Limestone master’s graduate wears a blue cap and gown as well as a hood with Limestone’s blue and gold colors, bordered with drab, the official color of the academic discipline of business.
Presidential Medallion
Each college and university has a distinctive medallion which only the president is allowed to wear on ceremonial occasions. Limestone's medallion portrays a seven-pronged candelabrum, similar to the fountain located in front of the Curtis Administration Building. The prongs represent the seven branches of the liberal arts as defined in medieval times. The medallion also contains the Greek letters representing Limestone's motto, "Toward the Light."
Ceremonial Mace
The ceremonial mace is carried by the Faculty Marshal, the senior faculty member in terms of service to Limestone, who leads the academic procession. The ceremonial mace represents the authority of Limestone University to grant degrees to the graduates and contains a gold medallion similar to that worn by the President.
The Star-Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key (1779-1843)Oh, 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. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
TheAlma Mater
In Southern Carolina, The hours of life flow swiftly, Beneath the pine tree's cone, And change must come to all; There stands my Alma Mater, Our friendships must be severed My dear, my fair Limestone. To answer duty’s call; 'Tis there my memory lingers, But memories never perish, And naught can quite compare And that of fair Limestone To the hours I spent at Limestone, Must be with me forever, At Limestone, dear and fair. The brightest, sweetest one.
Chorus
Oh Limestone, cherished Limestone, I love thy classic halls; Oh Limestone, fairest Limestone, I love thy sacred walls. Thy name I crown with honor, And I shall ever give To thee a heart's devotion, As long as I shall live.
