FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024 5:00 P.M.
Southeastern University Lakeland, Florida
Order of Service
Processional*
Southeastern University Symphony Orchestra
Hymn from Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1
—Edward Elgar
Conducted by Jason Thomas Aylward
Assistant Professor of Music
Grand Marshal (Mace)*
Dr. Cedrick Valrie
Professor of Practical Theology
Chair of the Faculty Council
Presentation of Colors*
ROTC Honor Guard
National Anthem*
Ms. Aitana Welch
Invocation*
Rev. Jonathan Rivera
Campus Pastor
Scripture Reading*
Dr. Terry Raburn
Chair
Southeastern University Board of Trustees
Welcome
Dr. Kent Ingle
President
*The audience is requested to stand. After the ceremony, please remain at your seat until all graduates and faculty have exited.
Special Music
SEU Worship
Holy Forever
Words and Music: Brian Johnson, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, and Phil Wickham
Student Address
Mr. Keyon Williamson Class of 2024
Commencement Address
Pastor Alex Seeley Co-Founder
The Belonging Co
Conferral of Degrees
Dr. Kent Ingle President
Dr. Meghan Griffin Provost & Senior Vice President
Dr. Chris Palmer
Dean, Barnett College of Ministry & Theology
Dr. Lisa Coscia Dean, College of Education
Dr. Aimee Franklin Dean, College of Natural & Health Sciences
Dr. Nathaniel Pearson
Dean, College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Dr. Jeffrey Paul
Dean, Jannetides College of Business, Communication & Leadership
Dr. Tyson Voigt
Dean, School of Music
Ms. Amy Beatty
Dean, School of Classical Studies
Benediction
Amanda Pavich Class of 2024
Recessional
Southeastern University Symphony Orchestra
Highland Cathedral
Composed by Ulrich Roever and Michael Korb
Arranged by Jason Thomas Aylward
Conducted by Jason Thomas Aylward
Assistant Professor of Music
Student Speaker
Keyon Williamson Class of 2024
Keyon Williamson is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a minor in Biblical Studies. He is the principal tuba player in the SEU Brass Quintet, Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble. Keyon has successfully auditioned for the Florida All-State Intercollegiate Band.
During his time at SEU, Keyon served on the first pastoral team for the Department of Spiritual Formation, which entailed preaching at chapel services, meeting with other students, and launching SEU’s Gospel Chapel series. In addition, he worked alongside Vice President of Community Relations and Chief Diversity Officer Sylvia BlackmonRoberts to help launch SEU’s Center for Black Excellence. Keyon has also been serving as the lead project manager for the university’s Department of Intercultural Development.
Keyon is a licensed minister at the Worship Center Orlando. After graduation, Keyon plans to pursue full-time ministry and further his education with the completion of additional degrees.
Commencement Speaker
Pastor Alex Seeley
Alex Seeley is a speaker, author, teacher, and pastor. Born and raised in Australia, Alex served as an executive pastor in Melbourne for 17 years before moving to Nashville with her family in 2012. There, she and her husband founded the Belonging Co, a church where people can find freedom and experience Jesus in an authentic way.
Alex Seeley has been a pastor for 30 years. She is passionate about seeing people’s lives transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit and continues to travel and speak across the United States. Alex has published two books: “The Opposite Life: Unlocking the Mysteries of God’s Upside-Down Kingdom” and “Tailor Made: Discover the Secret to Who God Created You to Be.”
Alex and her husband, Henry, have been married for 26 years. Together, they have two children, Holly and Taylor.
Most Outstanding Student in Major Awards
BARNETT COLLEGE OF MINISTRY & THEOLOGY
Ministerial Leadership
Marian L. Yount
Ministerial Leadership: Family Ministries
Kaitlyn Ann Vorkapich
Multidisciplinary Studies
Elizabeth Grace Grizzle
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Early Childhood Education
Madison Elaine Johnson
Elementary Education
Nathan Davis Moulton
Secondary Education: English
Anna Ryleigh Smith
S
econdary Education: Mathematics
Esther Marie Layton
COLLEGE OF NATURAL & HEALTH SCIENCES
Biochemistry
Savannah Lynne Page
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Hildaly Gonzalez Tecon
Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Benjamin Lee Dow
Kinesiology: Pre-Occupational Therapy
Tiana Nicole Amendola
Kinesiology: Pre-Physical Therapy
William Christopher Durrance
Mathematics: Actuarial
Lois Asenso-Gyambibi
Nursing
Jaiden Sarah Streiff
COLLEGE
OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES
Creative Writing & Historical and Literary Studies
Mia J. Golding
Criminal Justice
Ryan Walker Yates
Historical and Literary Studies
Alivia Mae Yorke
Language, Culture, and Trade: Linguistics
Ariana Satine Baquiax
Political Science
Emily Amanda Bottiger
Psychology: Neuroscience
Zaneth Engadi Villalobos
Social Work
Isabella Esperanza Jardenil
JANNETIDES COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP
Accounting
Deborah Onyieche Anabva Toma
Accounting & Finance
Adam Johannes Amritzer
Aviation Management
Andrew Daniel Freese
Business Management
Katherine Ann Carnes
Business Studies
Federico Bushi
Communication
Elizabeth Spring Iskra
Communication: Multimedia Journalism
Alexa Victoria Estevez
Graphic Design
Jaidy Melissa Perez
Marketing
Jared Joseph Bandholz
Organizational Leadership
Abigail Sarai Court
Sports Management
Andrew Martin Kruppenbacher
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Commercial Music
Aden Ezekiel Schrock
Music
Keyon Williamson
Music Education
Natalia Cervantes Lòpez
Honors
Those students who have received a high grade point average at the associate or baccalaureate level on a 4.0 scale receive the following honors:
* cum laude (with honor) 3.50-3.74
** magna cum laude (with high honor) 3.75-3.89
*** summa cum laude (with highest honor) 3.90-4.00
Additionally, certain Exceptional Student Education students are awarded a bachelor of science degree and a master’s degree simultaneously.
This commencement program includes the names of those students who have applied for graduation and were cleared to participate in the commencement ceremony. The actual awarding of the diploma is contingent upon successful completion of every aspect of the student’s degree program.
University Honors Scholars
Graduating seniors who have fulfilled extensive program requirements for the Southeastern University School of Honors, including the successful completion of an indepth Honors Thesis, receive the designation of University Honors Scholar, which is noted in the program with the medallion symbol.
Military Designation
Graduating students who are honorably discharged U.S. veterans, are currently serving in the U.S. military (active duty, National Guard, or Reserves), or will be commissioned upon graduation are noted in the program with the American flag B symbol.
Undergraduate Degrees
Associate Degrees
Barnett College of Ministry & Theology
School of Ministry & Theology
Associate, Christian Ministries
Will Thompson Allen...............................................Cordova, AL
Associate, Ministerial Leadership
Michael B. Barnes*...................................................Concord, NC
Tucker John Briggs*..................................................Orlando, FL
Kayleigh Rose Danscuk**...........................Oklahoma City, OK
Samuel Estremadoiro...............................................Bluffton, SC
Tylor Alaneace Hogan.............................................Callahan, FL
Joseph Mitchell Lammers.....................................Defiance, OH
Heren Rodes Lee.............................................................Ocala, FL
Leilani Ann Pickens*.........................................Jacksonville, FL
Brenda Rene Price **...............................................Asheville, NC
Luis Ramos.....................................................................Tampa, FL
Peter Andrew Schutten................................................Peoria, AZ
College of Social Sciences &
Humanities
Department of Humanities & Foundational Core
Associate of Arts, General Education
Lucas Almeida.........................................................Riverview, FL
Abigail Alicia Barnes.......................................Winter Haven, FL
Latovah R. Barnes**....................................Mount Pleasant, SC
Kiara Janelle Barrios...........................................Homestead, FL
Natalie K. Blanton ***........................................Jacksonville, FL
Madalyn Noelle Cole***............................................DeLand, FL
Daileen Ungilreng Daniel.............................................Kent, WA
Capri Fife***...........................................................Herriman, UT
Kaitlyn Claudette Francis***.........Marsh Harbour, Bahamas
Lisa C. Garrison....................................................Brooksville, FL
Vanessa Ryanne Garrow***....................................Danville, CA
Sergio Enrique-jesus Gaston*...........................Greenacres, FL
Chloe Amelia George *.....................................South Weber, UT
Ezekiel Gonzalez.....................................................Brooklyn, NY
Tyler James Hamilton..........................................Groveland, FL
Laura Faye Jones.............................................Crawfordville, FL
Dane William Knapp..............................................Clermont, FL
Kaley Mauldin*..........................................................Sanford, NC
Sunida Nixon.....................................................Port St. Lucie, FL
Kaliah Chera Noble......................................Oklahoma City, OK
Emma Odum**...................................................Jacksonville, FL
Jailyn Analys Santiago-Reyes....................................Tampa, FL
Ivian A. Serrano...............................................Winter Haven, FL
Jack Thomas Silverman...................................Birmingham, AL
Chloe Renee Streeter***...........................................Deltona, FL
Marcus Vonador.......................................................Lakeland, FL
Ronsheavia LaCole Welch.........................................Duluth, GA
School of Classical Studies
Associate of Arts, General Studies
Madison Alyse Ball***....................................Pisgah Forest, NC
Bachelor's Degrees
Barnett College of Ministry & Theology
School of Ministry & Theology
BA, Multidisciplinary Studies
Lumetzie Cruz-Cotto..........................................Kissimmee, FL
Rachel Orianna Gornicz**.....................................Kempton, PA
Elizabeth Grace Grizzle***......................................Candler, NC
Joshua Hannel*..................................................Spruce Pine, NC
Korinne Joy Harris**...............................................Ashland, OH
Katie Elizabeth Roberts***..................................Cross City, FL
BS, Ministerial Leadership
Parker Douglas Allen.............................................Pike Road, AL
Jonah Ryan Asprodites**....................Panama City Beach, FL
Kandi Elizabeth Bailey*.........................................Dade City, FL
Katie Elizabeth Benjamin ......................... Winter Springs, FL
Garrett James Brown..............................................Palmetto, FL
Jayden Calder*.........................................................Valpariso, IN
Michael Cherry*......................................................Leesburg, GA
Emily Rae Clem*................................................Ballston Spa, NY
Kylee G. Crawford*................................................Iowa Park, TX
Tish Marie Crews***...........................................Bakersfield, CA
Victoria Grace Damian***.....................................Clermont, FL
Taylor Davidson DeBorde*..............................Morristown, TN
Felix Luis De Jesus....................................................Orlando, FL
Reina De La Paz Castaneda**..............................Las Vegas, NV
John David Elleson*................................Arlington Heights, IL
Leah Duke Evans*..............................................Mt. Pleasant, SC
Valeria Sofia Fajardo Nieto.............................Port St. Lucie, FL
Nora Lynn Falcon....................................................Puyallup, WA
David Farley*...............................................................Gautier, MS
Abigail Grace Fergus...............................................Lakeland, FL
Emily Marie Foster...........................................................York, SC
Mikayla Joy Fox.....................................................Arlington, WA
Dylan Matthew Frisby***...................................Palm Coast, FL
Chloe Grace Furlott................................................Trussville, AL
Desi M. Galindo**...............................................League City, TX
Kylie Gilbert*...................................................Land O' Lakes, FL
Manuel Alejandro Gonzalez ....................................Orlando, FL
Tiana Celeste Gonzalez....................................Summerville, SC
Kristi Hahn..............................................................Avon Park, FL
Danial Harkhoe*........................................................Orlando, FL
Seth William Harley **.......................................Henderson, NV
Caroline Grace Harris*.......................................Midlothian, VA
Gavin Mitchell Hawkins**...................................Groveland, FL
Kallie Mackenzie Henley......................................Little Elm, TX
Samuel Heyward B.................................North Charleston, SC
Aleisha Chardanee Hicks*.....................................Lakeland, FL
Chloe Grace Hoskins*................................................Warsaw, IN
Anaya Hunter.........................................................Carrollton, GA
Zoe Elizabeth C. Johns**.................................Wapakoneta, OH
Roque Francisco Limon*...........................................Laredo, TX
Jack Ryan McGee..............................................Birmingham, AL
Marcus Leigh Mecum*.................................................Union, KY
Madison Rachelle Metcalf***......................................Nixa, MO
Alonso Moreno...............................................................Dallas, TX
Joycelyn Morgan......................................Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Zoe Reed Morrison..............................Mountlake Terrace, WA
Riley Lynn Mullis ....................................................... Parrish, FL
Erin Renee Olander**..........................................Red Wing, MN
Sofia Isabel Ortega...................................................Lakeland, FL
Randolf E. Ortiz*...................................................Bradenton, FL
Robert Lee Overman***...............................Newport News, VA
Jordyn Marie Patterson*.........................................Newnan, GA
Terriza Lyzette Perez.................................................Denton, TX
Victoria Perry......................................................Jacksonville, FL
Renee Plummer............................................................Oviedo, FL
Savannah Rose Prescott**..........................................Tampa, FL
Grace Reynolds...................................................San Antonio, TX
Brandon Rine....................................................Canal Fulton, OH
Dennis X. Rivera...................................................Kissimmee, FL
Edgar Alexander Rodriguez*...................................Orlando, FL
Timothy Carman Roman.....................................Lyndhurst, NJ
Chynasie Elise Ruch...................................................Anoka, MN
Andres Josue Russi**..............................................Plainfeild, IL
Jeremiah Michael Sconyers*..........................McDonough, GA
Gabriel Leonardo Simon.....................................Columbus, OH
Jennifer Elizabeth Singh**.................................Cleveland, OH
Jason Paul Skipper.................................................Cumming, GA
Rebekah Nicole Smith.........................................Bridge City, TX
Macie Rae Storsved*..............................................Bismarck, ND
Miriam M. Thomas* B..........................................Andover, MA
Kaitlyn Ann Vorkapich*........................................Camp Hill, PA
Raymond Max Wermers.................................Vestavia Hills, AL
Dayna Marie Wieland...............................................Phoenix, AZ
Rebekah Grace Wilcox......................................Jacksonville, FL
Jacob Maxwell Wilhelm*...............................................Aldie, VA
Lauren Nicole Winecoff ***.............................Indian Trail, NC
Zack Woods.............................................................Columbus, GA
Marian L. Yount*......................................Keystone Heights, FL
BS, Ministry: Biblical Studies
Jackson Lee Calhoun.................................................Sanford, FL
BS, Ministry: Children, Youth & Family Ministry
Jada M. Bryant...................................................Palm Harbor, FL
BS, Ministry: Pastoral Ministry
Cristina B. Betancourt.................................................Miami, FL
Teniya Janae Ewing...................................................Orlando, FL
Bob & Hazel Hoskins School of Mission
BS, Ministerial Leadership: Missional Leadership
Hannah Grace Heilman*** ...................................Newnan, GA
College of Education
Department of
Educator Preparation & Leadership
BS, Early Childhood Education
Tristen Cates**.......................................................Rockledge, FL
Madison Elaine Johnson*** .....................................Venice, FL
BS, Elementary Education
Madison Ryli Culverhouse.......................................Sebring, FL
Mackenzie Lynne Hardy........................................Lakeland, FL
Allison Marie Koch**.................................................Huntley, IL
Maci Rylan Leaphart*................................................Sebring, FL
Nathan Davis Moulton**........................Colorado Springs, CO
Madison Paige Perez.......................................Coral Springs, FL
Zoe Grace Schlotterbeck...............................Williamsport, MD
Abigail Rose Timmons............................................Lakeland, FL
Victoria Isabel Valle Olivera***.......Palm Beach Gardens, FL
BS, Secondary English
Kale Randall Sheffer**.................................................Olathe, KS
Anna Ryleigh Smith**.................................................Griffin, GA
BS, Secondary Mathematics
Esther Marie Layton* ........................................Tallmadge, OH
College of Natural &
Health Sciences
Department of Kinesiology
BS, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Benjamin Lee Dow**..................................................Tucson, AZ
Makayla Olivia Peddycoart ...................................Lakeland, FL
Cambry Danielle Pope*............................................Orlando, FL
Kyra Laylin Whiteside............................................Seminole, FL
BS, Kinesiology: Physical Education
Noah Gallardo.........................................................Las Vegas, NV
BS, Kinesiology: Pre-Occupational Therapy
Tiana Nicole Amendola***......................................Bethany, CT
Sophie Nicole Mistretta** ....................................Palm Bay, FL
BS, Kinesiology: Pre-Physical Therapy
Devon Antoine.......................................................Groveland, FL
William C. Durrance**............................................Lakeland, FL
Alvin Makafui Mensah-Dartey*...............................Buford, GA
Department of Mathematics
BS, Mathematics & Finance
Alejandro Mendoza Lunatti .............Tegucigalpa, Honduras
BS, Mathematics
Lois Asenso-Gyambibi** .....................................Lakeland, FL
Akua Kwartemaa Owusu* ....................................Lakeland, FL
Department of Natural Sciences
BS, Biochemistry
Savannah Lynne Page** ..............................................Nixa, MO
BS, Biology: Medical Sciences
Keona Grace Chole.............................................Rogersville, MO
Owen Houston Dove............................................Lexington, OH
Haley Elizabeth Keller.............................................Sorrento, FL
Jade Ariana Emperatr Salas-Sierra................Jacksonville, FL
Molly Ann Tunning.............................................Lake Placid, FL
BS, Biology: Veterinary Medicine
Courtney Bueford ......................................................Sebring, FL
BS, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Hildaly Gonzalez Tecon**......................................Lakeland, FL
Department of Nursing
BS, Nursing
Darwin Efrain Amaya*........................................Homestead, FL
Gabriel Christian Arendt..............................Holmes Beach, FL
Cameron Black***..................................................Elk Grove, CA
Kali Grace Brown*................................................Bradenton, FL
Aubree Jillian Cota.................................................Puyallup, WA
Kaylee Michelle Couey*.........................................Lakeland, FL
Grace Noel Esposito..................................................Hershey, PA
Madyson Rose Frisbie** ...............................Port St. Lucie, FL
Casey-Marie Shelly Halstrom...........................Tallahassee, FL
Samantha Liselth Hernandez..............................Wimauma, FL
Alivia Reese Knapp*.........................................Three Rivers, MI
Savanna Maysonet...............................................Homestead, FL
Mateah Ariam McIntosh....................................Tallahassee, FL
Margaret Yisel Palomino Cortes..........................Lakeland, FL
Lorienne Josaphine Pezzani*...............................Lakeland, FL
Alexandra Nichole Postlethwaite**............Land O' Lakes, FL
Abigail Elayne Robinson*..........................................Decatur, IL
Madison Paige Smith...................................................Muncy, PA
Jaiden Sarah Streiff***.........................................Bradenton, FL
Sarah Thompson**..........................................Central Point, OR
Alexia Lee Wetter*.................................................Springfield, IL
College
of Social Sciences & Humanities
Department of Counseling, Psychology & Human Services
BA, Humanitarian Compassion
Ashlyn Marie Clement **.......................................Gonzales, LA
Ashley Loute.............................................................Lakeland, FL
Abigail Lynette Miller............................................Pensacola, FL
BS, Human Services
Amanda L. Converse..................................................Kunkle, OH
Macayla Renae Garcia...........................................Thornton, CO
Bonnie C. Garner.......................................................Oneonta, AL
Claire Jolie Sekinger***...........................................Metairie, LA
Rachel Leigh Smythe..................................................Pitman, NJ
BS, Interdisciplinary Studies
Rebecca R. Cleary*...........................................Vestavia Hills, AL
Karlee Nicole Hudson*............................................Sarasota, FL
BS, Psychology
Jenna Agnone.........................................................Louisville, OH
Sophia Abigail Alvarado*........................................Lakeland, FL
Paula Barrett.............................................................Lakeland, FL
Louise Bermudez..............................................Lehigh Acres, FL
Sharyn Nicole Bolster..........................................Spring Hill, FL
Anelisa Mari Bustamante*..........................................Ocoee, FL
Jonathan Caleb Dowers* .............................................Avon, IN
Carrington Faith Elmore*** ................................Altamont, NY
Shelby Renee Griggs............................................Gainesville, GA
Lindsey Brooke Hassett............................................Auburn, AL
Emily Rose Hilligoss............................................Lake Wales, FL
Sarah Genevieve Malinowski*...........................Palm Coast, FL
Jewel Eyana McNatt***................................................Valley, AL
Bryanna Kay Montoya.................................................Lacey, WA
Ashlyn Rae Murray.................................................Newberry, FL
Jafra Neeley............................................................Lauderhill, FL
Sarah Peniche................................................................Miami, FL
Brooklynn Grace Perkins**................................Alpharetta, GA
Kordell Phipps........................................................Longwood, FL
Ellie Pickert**................................................................Venice, FL
Ana Rodriguez......................................................Boca Raton, FL
Analyse Elizabeth Rush**.............................Lawrenceville, GA
Deborah Lynn Saysy.....................................................Venice, FL
Alicia Laren Schaak*** ...................................Beverly Hills, FL
Abrielle Schein***......................................................Neenah, WI
Peter Sebatta.....................................................Kampala, Uganda
Brelyn Kaye Taylor..................................Fernandina Beach, FL
Zaneth Engadi Villalobos***.................................Lakeland, FL
Bryanna Josette Williams...................................Bradenton, FL
BS, Psychology: Pre-Counseling
Antwanette Lashawn Brown................................Riverview, FL
Cassannedra Jaylene Burkhow**.........Spring Lake Park, MN
Addison Grace Gugliuzza*...........................Atlantic Beach, FL
Carlos La Juan Senior*..................................St. Petersburg, FL
Tabitha Carin Snowden*.................................Morgantown, PA
Joy Gabrielle Tomaselli............................West Palm Beach, FL
BS, Psychology & Criminal Justice
Natalie Avigail Archila....................................Silver Spring, MD
Department of Humanities & Foundational Core
BA, General Studies
Jocelýn Nicole Reichert***...............................Auburndale, FL
BA, Historical & Literary Studies and BFA, Creative Writing
Mia J. Golding***........................................................Sunrise, FL
Andrew Richard Schirtzinger.................................London, OH
BA, Historical & Literary Studies
Judah Curran Burgbacher................................Jacksonville, FL
Alivia Mae Yorke***........................................St. Pete Beach, FL
BA, Language, Culture & Trade: Linguistics
Ariana Satine Baquiax*.............................................Valdese, NC
BFA, Creative Writing
Haley Jordan Kouba......................................Port Charlotte, FL
Emily Mikiska*.....................................................Montverde, FL
BS, General Studies
Briana Amaris Anderson....................................Greenacres, FL
Jacob L. Bentley.....................................................Damascus, OR
Kimberly Suzanne Britt.........................................Lakeland, FL
Alieyah M. Corbin..............................................Indianapolis, IN
Michael Kontio..................................................Apollo Beach, FL
Amandine Michel .....................................West Palm Beach, FL
Cayla Anne Narde.........................................Elmira Heights, NY
Isaac Nunez..............................................Altamonte Springs, FL
Elizabeth Savage Stephenson.............................Grapevine, TX
BS, Political Science
Emily Amanda Bottiger*....................................Long Lake, MN
Department of Social Work & Criminal Justice
BS, Criminal Justice
Gabrielle Yvonne Booker.................................Douglasville, GA
Bethany Carol Call.......................................................Odessa, FL
Aaron Thomas Hinson*...........................................Monroe, NC
Michaela Leeann Labrie................................Bonney Lake, WA
Alexia Leezett Leon.................................................Mulberry, FL
Angelica Paige Loftis...............................Keystone Heights, FL
Brianna Elizabeth Perez-McCormack......................Derry, NH
Ryan Walker Yates**.....................................................Dover, FL
Bachelor of Social Work
Jailene Albarran*..................................................Eagle Lake, FL
Kashmir Rose Chapman*.......................................Franklin, TN
Brilynn Hallman.....................................................Plant City, FL
Emily Rose Hoyt.......................................................Dunedin, FL
Isabella Jardenil*...................................................Valparaiso, IN
Danielle Faith Tripps*............................................Wayzata, MN
Bachelor of Social Work & Criminal Justice
Joyce E. Peguero...................................................Union City, NJ
Aulelei Vaesavali Young............................North Las Vegas, NV
Jannetides College of Business, Communication & Leadership
Department of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration
Mariah Summer Blanton***............................Jacksonville, FL
Samantha Erin Cheek..........................................Montverde, FL
Erin Durian*.....................................................Grand Rapids, MI
Elvira Roldan Francisco..............................El Dorado Hills, CA
Brady Patrick Ihler.......................................................Salado, TX
Thomas Morgan Jernigan...................................Dunnellon, FL
Montez Leath........................................................Gainesville, FL
Colby Lee Martin............................................................Lititz, PA
Miguel David Monduy B..................................Saint Johns, FL
Samuel Ellis Morrison**...............................Lawrenceburg, IN
Matthew O'Hara*.....................................................Fairfield, CT
Michelle Leigh O’Shields.................................Iron Station, NC
Kaiha Powell.......................................................Snoqualmie, WA
Hannah M. Prado...............................................Morgan City, LA
Samuel Lira Sepulveda.............................................Orlando, FL
Joel Sheffield.......................................................Jacksonville, FL
BS, Accounting & Finance
Adam Johannes Amritzer*** .........................Bossier City, LA
William Brady Benton* ..........................................Deltona, FL
Joao Victor Ornelas.................................................Peabody, MA
BS, Accounting
Deborah Onyieche Anabva Toma*** ....................Jos, Nigeria
BS, Business & Professional Leadership
Olivia Natalie Baker..........................................Portsmouth, NH
Sammantha Angielee Diaz.......................................Orlando, FL
Anna Linea Dickerson*.................................Willow Spring, NC
Hannah Marie Dubois*.......................................Noblesville, IN
Amaya Landrie Evans**.................................Canal Fulton, OH
Emily Alejandra Giron Cruz ***.............................Ellenton, FL
Luzige William Kuteesa.................................Kampala, Uganda
Yuri Robert Passanita.....................................Williamsburg, VA
Charise Nicole Richardson* ............................Jacksonville, FL
Gianna E. Rosado.......................................................Orlando, FL
Thomas Salgado........................................................Glendale, AZ
Isabella Angelina Sannuto***.............................Bradenton, FL
Cassondra Nichole Sapp..................................Lehigh Acres, FL
Hayley Anne Wanner.......................................St. Augustine, FL
BS, Business Studies
Federico Bushi**..........................................................Terni, Italy
Victor Fernandes Cavalcante.................Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Noah James Kirby ..............................................Hopkinton, NH
Murilo Ramos Da Silva......................................Jacksonville, FL
BS, Finance
Caitlin Marie Perny**.............................................Anderson, IN
BS, International Business
Travis Westley Beene..........................................Kissimmee, FL
Connie Valeria Castro Rosales .........Tegucigalpa, Honduras
BS, Management & Marketing
Jared Joseph Bandholz** .....................................Kenosha, WI
BS, Management
Katherine Ann Carnes***......................................Lakeland, FL
Henry N. Harris.............................................................Valrico, FL
Aubrey Jacklyn Martin.........................................Camp Hill, PA
Kylie Joanna Miller*...............................................Dillsburg, PA
Karenna Danae Ramirez.......................................Plant City, FL
BS, Marketing & International Business
Carissa Grace Holdridge** ...............Castle Rock, CO
BS, Marketing & Management
Adriana Guzman......................................................Lakeland, FL
BS, Marketing
Haley Ashley Agosto....................................................Seffner, FL
Holly Anne Hanschell.............................................Lakeland, FL
Owen Charles Johnston*......................................Arlington, TX
Rhys Elizabeth Kilmartin**..................................Columbia, SC
Aaron David McLean....................................Winter Garden, FL
Jeremiah D'Angelo Paul.........................................Lakeland, FL
Department of Communication, Arts & Design
BA, Communication
Giselle Terrero......................................................Kissimmee, FL
BA, Graphic Design
Moriah Grace Eaton*........................................Palm Harbor, FL
Jaidy Melissa Perez**............................................Riverview, FL
BS, Communication
Alexa Victoria Estevez**.............................................Miami, FL
Elizabeth Spring Iskra*** ....................................Seminole, FL
Celia Katherine Killen***........................................Malabar, FL
BS, Communication & Mass Media
Isaac Alexander Andrade...................................Homestead, FL
Shelby Lynn Clement*............................................Gonzales, LA
Lola Bee Dunlap...........................................Port Saint Lucie, FL
Treasures Ewila...............................................Kampala, Uganda
Alexis Fretz.............................................................Bradenton, FL
Briyonna Lauren Gee..............................................O’Fallon, MO
Nicollette Harty........................................Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Isabel Raquel Hernandez.....................Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
James Thomas Meade.............................................Lakeland, FL
Aiden Rose Scalise *...........................................Jacksonville, FL
Tristan Payton Spaeth....................................Rohnert Park, CA
Abigail Marie Winterberg.....................................Bismarck, ND
BS, Digital Design and Production
Taylor Nicole Giddens............................................Lakeland, FL
BS, Digital Media & Design
Luis Felipe Cobo.......................................Royal Palm Beach, FL
Carol Rylie Cunneen............................................Bradenton, FL
Johnathan Henry*..........................................................Ocala, FL
Cassandra Knight***...................................................McCall, ID
Rachel Lane.............................................North Chesterfield, VA
Selin Monroe**.....................................................Centreville, VA
Camden Faith Munley................................Mount Pleasant, SC
Noelle Elizabeth Roberts**...........................Land O' Lakes, FL
Spencer Gaffin Roenker..................................Pickerington, OH
BS, Film Production
Anthony Pierini.......................................Wheatley Heights, NY
BS, Graphic Design
Jaden Josiah Alcantara.........................................Riverview, FL
Chase Dale Gardner.................................................Mascotte, FL
BS, Public Relations
Ketsia Alberto........................................................Jonesboro, GA
Department of Professional Studies
BS, Aviation Management: Professional Pilot
Andrew Daniel Freese* ...................................Jacksonville, FL
Johnathan David Kimbro***.........................................Katy, TX
Gregory James McClendon*.........................Winter Haven, FL
BS, Organizational Leadership and Business & Professional Leadership
Laura Marrone**.....................................................Lakeland, FL
BS, Organizational Leadership
Glissen N. Bandera...................................................Lakeland, FL
Emerson Ciara Brady*............................................Lakeland, FL
Jessica M. Brown*....................................................Brandon, FL
Stacy Colleen Carter*..........................................Palm Coast, FL
Abigail Sarai Court** .................................................Valrico, FL
Rekeisha Nardia Cunningham...............................Tamarac, FL
Noah Asher Davis.....................................................Lakeland, FL
Libni Jalin Francis*......................................Richmond Hill, NY
Everett Lee William Gabers***..............Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Brandon Gaines.......................................................Riverview, FL
Leslie Alice Martinez Colon*........................Winter Haven, FL
Anna Michelle Myers Russum*............................Lakeland, FL
Rachel Nicole Richter.........................................Auburndale, FL
Christopher Austin Shuffitt............................Montgomery, AL
Collin Grey Spering......................................................Sewell, NJ
Ethan Gregory Watts........................................Grand Island, FL
BS, Sport Management
William Henry Austad...........................................Clermont, FL
Andrew Martin Kruppenbacher**.......Royal Palm Beach, FL
Diego Menéndez Viña...............................................Gijón, Spain
Neleah Neiberline**................................................Lakeland, FL
Martina Picardi**...................................................Avellino, Italy
BS, Tourism & Hospitality Management
Mary Elizabeth McCutchan...............................Round Hill, VA
Hannah M. Strom**..................................South Sioux City, NE
Lynda Dee Taylor...............................................Center Point, IA
School of Music
BA, Music
Keyon Williamson *.......................................Winter Garden, FL
BA, Music Education
Natalia Cervantes López*** ..............Tegucigalpa, Honduras
BS, Commercial Music
Coleman Brady Ellis................................................Lakeland, FL
Kayla Hess*....................................................................Aurora, IL
Javan H. Jackson...........................................Daytona Beach, FL
Jacob Mateo Lagares*.........................................Kissimmee, FL
Abigail Zipporah Lee*.........................................Kissimmee, FL
Acacia Sky Mays*..........................................Boynton Beach, FL
Aden Ezekiel Schrock*...............................................Bartow, FL
Keaton Tyler Spell ..............................................Saint John's, FL
BS, Worship Studies
Nathan Miguel Ortiz...............................................Lakeland, FL
Master's Degrees
Barnett College of Ministry & Theology
School of Divinity
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies
Lisa Marie Christy ................................................Bradenton, FL
Cory Duane Fairer ............................................Friendswood, TX
Emily Lytle Keim........................................................Auburn, AL
Master of Arts in Family Ministry
Giselle L.Flores.............................................Queens Village, NY
Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership
Tessa Ruth Avila..........................................................Conroe, TX
Martin James Bownik...............................................Rogers, MN
Camryn Shea Butler..........................................Summerville, SC
Walker Crook.................................................................Starke, FL
Cameron Javaughn Edwards.............................Lake Wales, FL
Gabriel Nicolas Garcia.....................................High Springs, FL
Nekeshiea Camelia Johnson...................................Stafford, VA
Demetris Antonio Jones.................................West Monroe, LA
Thomas LaFemina..............................................Winter Park, FL
Alexander Bryce Mahala.........................................Beaufort, SC
Hailey Rae Morgan...............................................Royse City, TX
Austin Elijah Moses..............................................Gibsonton, FL
Joelizmary Ramos.....................................................Orlando, FL
Jesse Abram Reeves.................................................Irondale, AL
Esdras Seda...............................................................Lakeland, FL
Kevin Soba.....................................................................Tampa, FL
Gregory Kyle Young B..................................................Foley, AL
Mia Jeanne Young .....................................................Orlando, FL
Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Kyle Jeffrey Groesch.................................................Yorkville, IL
Master of Divinity
Laura Andrea Armatys.........................................Richmond, TX
Greg E. Benson..............................................................Austin, TX
Aaron John Jagielski..............................................Crestview, FL
Joshua David Johns...........................................Jacksonville, FL
Caterina McGlynn .......................................................Jupiter, FL
Kaylee Eden Roth......................................................Reading, PA
Evan Joseph Trabusana........................................West Lake, FL
Bethany Kaye Yumang.........................................Springdale, AR
Master of Divinity: Ministerial Leadership
Gretchen Elisabeth Crowder..................................Waxhaw, NC
Bob & Hazel Hoskins School of Mission
Master in Global Ministry Design
Kimberly D. Emert...................................................Corvallis, OR
James Munyao Kisenge......................................Nairobi, Kenya
Julius Rwotlonyo.............................................Kampala, Uganda
Adnan Azhar Sandhu............................................Frederick, MD
Master in Global Ministry Design: Emerging Leadership
Debora Romo.............................................................Utebo, Spain
Master in Global Ministry Design: Senior Leadership
Alison Alli Aker................................................Kampala, Uganda
College of Education
Department of Educator Preparation & Leadership
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Jessica Cirino-lan...................................................Clewiston, FL
Susan Andrea Dixon..........................................Jacksonville, FL
Hope Goodbread.........................................................Apopka, FL
Natasha Griffin............................................................Lecanto, FL
Donna M. Miller.................................................Ramrod Key, FL
Gavin Osborn...................................................Winter Haven, FL
Jon Payne..............................................Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Barbara Wenderski Stillwell......................................Naples, FL
Master of Education in Elementary Education
Benjamin Garrett Garner....................Panama City Beach, FL
Siadelis Deidania Heredia.................................Haines City, FL
Alexa Marie Lopez..............................................Robertsdale, AL
Shoshana Anieta Morris-Barrett..........................Lakeland, FL
Caitlin Oliveira................................................Port St. Lucie, FL
Lara C. Pagan.............................................................Lakeland, FL
Euda Luisa Toural Romero.........................................Tampa, FL
Master of Education in Exceptional Student Education
Sierra Charles............................................Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Melvin Corbin.....................................................Los Angeles, CA
Jessica Evans..........................................................Richmond, KY
Aubree Ann Johnson..............................................Sahuarita, AZ
Nicole Maria Rivera.......................................................Ocala, FL
Rachel Lee Sheppard...............................................Lakeland, FL
Amy Grace Smith....................................................Elizabeth, CO
Maurice Lavern Reuben Thomas Sr. .............Jacksonville, FL
Master of Education in Literacy Education
Katie Jane Boswell...............................................Gainesville, GA
Patricia Herriger...........................................Boynton Beach, FL
Remy Danielle Nutter........................................Auburndale, FL
College of Natural & Health Sciences
Department of
Kinesiology
Master of Science in Kinesiology
Katelynn Judy Chillura..............................................Seffner, FL
Daniel Charles Craig....................................................Tampa, FL
Desi Lester..................................................................Unadilla, GA
Chase Mobley...................................................Winter Haven, FL
Madisyn Marie Mobley..................................Winter Haven, FL
Alexander Zameer Mohammed...................St. Petersburg, FL
Alyssa R. Pringle B..................................................Brandon, FL
William Clayton Roberts........................................Lakeland, FL
Allison Elizabeth Yates.................................................Dover, FL
Department of Natural Sciences
Master of Science in Medical Science
Hyelsinta Joseph Danboyi.........................Jos Plateau, Nigeria
Benitra Shanice Hipps.................................................Valrico, FL
Natalia Sestari Silva.................................................Polk City, FL
Department of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing: Education
Ashley Denise Wilson.............................................Lakeland, FL
College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Master of Arts in Human Services: Children & Family
Melissa Marie Bristol................................................Lecanto, FL
Patience Alacya Taylor............................................Lakeland, FL
Master of Arts in Human Services: Crisis Resiliency
Alexis Hopkins..........................................................Ashland, OH
Master of Arts in International Community Development
Princess Yvonna Imani Elliott-Williams.......Sacramento, CA
Master of Science in Pastoral Care & Counseling
Sean Brandon Bell......................................................Sanford, FL
Victoria Faith Bonney.......................................Jacksonville, FL
Breann N. Butler..............................................Highland City, FL
Comfort Asianzu De Weerd...........................Kampala, Uganda
Nathan Wayne Evans.....................................Mays Landing, NJ
Jasmine Darione Johnson..................................Hammond, LA
Melissa Mayger.......................................................Cumming, GA
Cedre Nzanzu Mutundirwa Goma...............................................
...............................................Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kelsey Amber Presson.................................................Lufkin, TX
Alexis Sweeney........................................................Nashville, TN
Marissa Victoria Taylor-Walker.............................Sarasota, FL
Master of Science in Professional Counseling
Elizabeth Anne Groover.....................................Lake Worth, FL
Lorena Ivette Gutierrez.........................................Plant City, FL
KaSandra Deista Howe............................................Polk City, FL
Kristen Howe............................................................Polk City, FL
Ayana Michelle Lassiter-Dumond.........................Antioch, CA
Alexsus Nichole McCray....................................Saint Johns, FL
Megan Moreau....................................................Jacksonville, FL
Anna Elizabeth Munn.........................................Zephyrhills, FL
Tabatha Lynn Payne................................................Lakeland, FL
Valeria Pete B......................................................Kissimmee, FL
Keith Ladaniel Pittman....................................Jacksonville, FL
Maegan Kimone Pittman.................................Jacksonville, FL
Ruben A. Ramos...................................................Burlington, NJ
Carrington Sims.........................................West Palm Beach, FL
Amy Christine Thompson...........................................Sarver, PA
Zulaika Zoe Vizcarrondo Estrada.........................Lakeland, FL
Deona M. Webster .....................................................Orlando, FL
Brandon Lee Willingham....................................Macclenny, FL
Gabrielle Zeigler...........................................................Odessa, FL
Jannetides College of Business, Communication & Leadership
Department
of
Communication, Arts & Design
Master of Arts in Art of Design Management & Master of Business Administration: Executive Leadership
Valentina Espinosa.....................................Atlantico, Colombia
Master of Arts in Art of Design Management
Jeremiah Paj Gallego............................................Dededo, Guam
Erin Elisabeth Kass........................................Virginia Beach, VA
Erica Kristin Piper...............................................Kissimmee, FL
Department of Graduate Studies
Master of Business Administration
Marcus Patrick Van Hoof...............................Germantown, WI
Master of Business Administration: Executive Leadership
Karemani Abbot Abamanya..........................Kampala, Uganda
Brandon Dorsey....................................................Fort Myers, FL
Jackline Driciru...............................................Kampala, Uganda
Nakita Rachelle Kelly..............................................Lakeland, FL
Chelsea Jeletha Letitia Knowles................Freeport, Bahamas
Vincent G. Lopez........................................................Orlando, FL
Daniel Magada..................................................Kampala, Uganda
Edwina Aurelia Melendez........................................Orlando, FL
Kyarisiima Merab............................................Kampala, Uganda
Ingrid Maria Montserrat Montero................Tarragona, Spain
Destinee Breanna Myers.......................................Clermont, FL
Sharonne Niba........................................................San Diego, CA
Sarah Nshemereirwe......................................Kampala, Uganda
Jane Okello........................................................Kampala, Uganda
Stephen Othieno..............................................Kampala, Uganda
Joshua Aaron Rhoden.............................................Lakeland, FL
Master of Business Administration: Sport Management
Jomier Armon Augustine.............................Lawrenceville, GA
Andre Doura Barreto........................................São Paulo, Brazil
Adrian Daffy........................................................Berlin, Germany
Nathan Alan King...............................................Jacksonville, FL
James Randolph Lee............................................Lake Wales, FL
Chelsee Marie Rodriguez.........................................Orlando, FL
Department of Professional Studies
Master of Arts in Leadership: Entrepreneurship
Kaitlyn Star Brett...........................................................Ocala, FL
Cade Michael Zeamer.............................................Manheim, PA
Master of Arts in Leadership: Global Ministry Design
Katelyn Ansley Carvalho.....................................Tallapoosa, GA
Master of Arts in Leadership: Organizational Leadership
Brooke Marie Altschul........................................Cherry Hill, NJ
Kayla Irene Bias.......................................................Lakeland, FL
Christopher Ryan Campbell.....................................Hoover, AL
Izooba David.....................................................Kampala, Uganda
Kristiana Olivia Davis.................................Shaker Heights, OH
Neal Dyer...................................................................Lakeland, FL
Jessica Renee' Greene..........................................Whitehall, OH
Darcie Lyn Hollis.....................................................Lakeland, FL
Billy Travis Riner..........................................Fredericksburg, VA
Linett Rios........................................................Land O' Lakes, FL
David Richard Ryan.....................................................Trinity, FL
School of Classical Studies
Master of Arts in Classical Studies: Literature & Rhetoric
Rebecca Dolny.......................................................Alexandria, VA
Doctoral Degrees
Barnett College of Ministry & Theology
School of Divinity
Doctor of Ministry
Ginger Ann Beady.......................................................Wichita, KS
Elizabeth A. Canfield.......................................Coral Springs, FL
Patrick Daniel Grach........................................Hagerstown, MD
Amanda M. Pavich..................................................San Diego, CA
College of Education
Department of Educator Preparation & Leadership
Doctor of Education, Curriculum & Instruction
Marisa Ann Bundy......................................................Apopka, FL
Torsha Elaine-Baker Cunningham.............Winter Haven, FL
Dornarey Marjorie Fearon Taffe.............................Apopka, FL
David Eugene Hunt............................................Springfield, MO
Lavern Mellecia McNeil................................Land O’ Lakes, FL
Johnnie Harold Peyton........................................Eagle Lake, FL
Joanne Santiago Scharff.....................................Lake Wales, FL
Kelly Lynne White................................................Davenport, FL
Doctor of Education, Organizational Leadership
Tierra Bagby...........................................................Union City, GA
Tiffany Renae Beardsley.........................................Lakeland, FL
Felicia Brooks................................................Miami Gardens, FL
Meaghan Gasch.............................................................Miami, FL
Lisa Haynes.................................................................Stafford, TX
Maggie Mae Shader.................................................Kalispell, MT
Mildred Denise Usher.............................................Mustang, OK
Doctor of Philosophy, Curriculum & Instruction
Patricia Kay Adams.................................................Lakeland, FL
Andre De Souza Lima..................Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil
Jannetides College of Business, Communication & Leadership
Department of Graduate Studies
Doctor of Philosophy, Organizational Leadership
Erik Bennett.................................................................Weston, FL
Tiffany Crosby..............................................................Dublin, OH
Thomas Paul Frisinger..........................................Sherwood, OR
Glenna Margaret Griffin........................................Moncure, NC
Amy Martha Bernard Harrelson......................Haines City, FL
Joel Kenneth Johnson............................................Lakeland, FL
Shella Marie Miller......................................Temple Terrace, FL
Michael Cole Pasley B...........................................Niceville, FL
Mark Reddy.........................................................Bourbonnais, IL
Akeem J. Robinson..................................................Lakeland, FL
Christopher Edward Stevens.................................Stockton, CA
Doctor of Strategic Leadership
Heather Dianne Wilharm.....................................Louisville, KY
The Pageantry of Academic Regalia
Traditional academic attire originated in the Middle Ages as the regular garb of scholars. In the unheated buildings and lecture halls of the day, the robes, hoods, and caps were very practical.
The GOWN was useful outerwear, and it served to equalize class and wealth distinctions in the community of scholars. Today, in the U.S., the gown is customarily black, though it may be one of the colors of the school. The doctoral gown commonly has trim down the front and three velvet bars on the sleeves, in black or in the color of the degree field. To represent the President, the doctoral gown will have an extra chevron bar on the sleeve.
Additionally, the President will also wear the CHAIN OF OFFICE as a symbol of SEU’s history and tradition. Each Chain of Office is as unique as the institution it represents. SEU’s Chain of Office features small gold plates engraved with the names of the past presidents and their years of service. These plates are linked together and meet at the center, where the university’s seal is proudly displayed.
The HOOD originated as a practical head covering but today is strictly ceremonial. It is commonly worn by those holding master’s or doctoral degrees and differs in length according to the degree. Hoods are lined with the colors of the conferring institution and trimmed with an edging in the color of the degree field.
The “Oxford” CAP or MORTARBOARD possibly developed as a ceremonial combination of a close-fitted indoor cap and a soft square-topped outdoor cap.
The TASSEL is customarily worn on the left by degree holders, thus bachelor’s degree candidates wear the tassel on the right until the symbolic “moving of the tassel” at a climactic point in the graduation ceremony.
The golden CORDS worn by certain undergraduate students are used to indicate students with honors of GPAs of 3.5 and higher.
Southeastern University Leadership Team
Dr. Kent Ingle
President
Dr. Meghan Griffin
Provost & Senior Vice President
Ms. Sylvia Blackmon-Roberts
Vice President of Community Relations
Dr. William Hackett, Jr.
Provost Emeritus
Mr. Justin Lathrop
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Dr. Cody Lloyd
Senior Vice President of Strategy & Operations
Mr. Steve Saccone
Vice President of SEU Ministry Network
Mr. Phillip Schmitt
Senior Vice President of Finance
Dr. Michael Steiner
Senior Vice President of Advancement & Innovation
Dr. Bethany Thomas
Senior Vice President of Student Development & Campus Services
About Southeastern University
From its inception in 1935, Southeastern University (SEU) has been a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community. SEU’s global impact is marked by a deep commitment to helping students discover and develop their divine design through the integration of faith, learning, and service. The school has evolved and relocated through the years, gradually expanding its degree offerings along with its student population, and moving in 1952 to its current campus in Lakeland, Florida.
As one of the fastest-growing private, nonprofit doctoral institutions in the nation, SEU offers more than 100 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. SEU enrolls both traditional and nontraditional students, who represent a variety of denominations, personal interests, backgrounds, states, and countries. With more than 200 extension sites, regional campuses, and partners around the world, the university is providing affordable, accessible degree options and making higher education possible for an increasingly diverse student body. Now more than 85 years since its founding, SEU continues to encourage its graduates to impact culture as leaders through a lifestyle of excellence and integrity.
Equipping students to discover and develop their divine design to serve Christ and the world through Spirit-empowered life, learning, and leadership.
