Huntingdon Announces Class of 2019 Graduates, Traditional Day Program

Huntingdon College

News Release

May 24, 2019

For more information, contact: Su Ofe, (334) 833-4515; news@hawks.huntingdon.edu

Huntingdon Announces Class of 2019 Graduates, Traditional Day Program

Montgomery, Ala.—Members of the Huntingdon College Class of 2019 collected their diplomas in two separate ceremonies Saturday, May 11. During the traditional day program ceremony, held in the morning on the College Green, Leura Garrett Canary, Huntingdon Class of 1978, delivered the Commencement Address. Canary serves as vice chair of the College’s board of trustees and as general counsel for the Retirement Systems of Alabama. The Graduate Address was given by Nichole LeFevre, Class of 2019, of Crestview, Florida. There were 167 graduates in the traditional day program.

During the traditional day student ceremony, the following awards were given:

  • The Margaret Read Scholarship Medal, given to the students who earned the highest grade point averages in the graduating class:
    • Jasmine Cardwell, Enterprise, Ala.
    • Chase Feagin, Dothan, Ala.
    • Emily Fedonczak, Niceville, Fla.
    • Joe Jackson Frazer, Marion, Ala.
    • Meredith Harrison, Eagle, Idaho
    • Peyton Hill, Brantley, Ala.
    • Vanessa Leiterman, Menomonee Falls, Wis.
    • Adam Mann, Owens Cross Roads, Ala.
    • Megan Pugh, Wetumpka, Ala.
    • Elizabeth Varnum, Marianna, Fla.
  • The Loyalty Award, voted by members of the graduating class and reflecting the person deemed by his/her peers as “the most loyal and dedicated senior”: Sidney Carol Hall, Dothan, Ala.
  • The Willard D. Top Award, given to a graduate who exemplifies the highest commitment to academics and service: Olivia den Besten, of Enterprise, Ala., and Mikal Webb, of Montgomery, Ala.
  • The Julia Lightfoot Sellers Award, voted by members of the junior and senior classes as “that member of the teaching faculty who … has done much this year toward inspiring them to nobility of purpose and integrity of character, and rekindling within them a deeper desire for learning”: Dr. Michael Bamman, Associate Professor of Sport Science; Chair, Department of Sport Science and Physical Education.
  • The Winn and Gordon Chappell Academic Enrichment Award, given to the member of the faculty who has demonstrated exceptional student engagement and student achievement in the arts and sciences: Dr. Blake Ball, Assistant Professor of History.
  • Madame Camille Elebash-Hill, emerita adjunct assistant professor of French, was honored with the Rhoda C. Ellison Distinguished Faculty Lifetime Service Award, given by the College to members of the faculty upon their retirement who have devoted their teaching careers to serving the students of Huntingdon College.

The Class of 2019, Traditional Day Program

The following list, presented in order by state and hometown, contains majors, hometowns, and graduation honors for each Class of 2019 traditional day program graduate.

Graduation honors include the following:

  • Alpha Beta is an honor society for upper-class students honoring excellence in scholarship and encouraging scholastic attainment.
  • Omicron Delta Kappa is the National Leadership Honor Society.
  • Tri-Sigma is an honorary society for Huntingdon College seniors. Members are elected by the faculty and by members honored during the preceding year. The basis of selection is high attainment in scholarship, spirit, and service.
  • Phi Eta Sigma is an honor society that recognizes high academic achievement in the first year of college study. Membership eligibility is extended to those who have achieved cumulative grade point averages of 3.5 or better by the end of the first year while enrolled full-time in traditional day courses. The students, who are inducted in their senior year, must also rank in the top 20 percent of their class.
  • Latin honors are as follows: Cum Laude: GPA of at least 3.5 with at least 45 graded hours at Huntingdon; Magna Cum Laude: GPA of at least 3.75 with at least 45 graded hours at Huntingdon; Summa Cum Laude: GPA of at least 3.9 and a minimum of 60 graded hours at Huntingdon. Each graduate was awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree.
  • Honors Program indicates the student fulfilled the requirements in the Huntingdon College Joyce and Truman Hobbs Honors Program.
  • Departmental Honors designation is granted upon the recommendation of an academic department after the student has fulfilled the requirements for that recognition.

 

FIRST_NAME MIDDLE_NAME LAST_NAME SUFFIX MAJOR(S) CITY STATE HONORS
Corey Johnathan Lowe Accounting Alexander City AL
Amber Breanne Wall Psychology Alexander City AL Summa Cum Laude
Anna Blair Cockrell Sport Studies – Sport Management Aliceville AL Cum Laude; Omicron Delta Kappa; Sigma Sigma Sigma
Tiarrial Keonna Duncan Business Administration and Sport Studies – Sport Management Alpine AL Magna Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Phi Eta Sigma
Shelby Nicole Nixon Communication Studies Andalusia AL Cum Laude
Paige Alexa Taylor Communication Studies Andalusia AL
James Wyatt Miller Accounting Arab AL
John Killian Delmore Business Administration Auburn AL
Jessica Alexis Bradley Business Administration Bay Minette AL
Kaitlyn Nicole Bradley Business Administration Bay Minette AL
Johnathan J’Patrick Jones History Birmingham AL
Mallory Caroline McCarty Cell Biology Birmingham AL Cum Laude
Jeremy Earl Peterson Sport Studies – Health Promotion Birmingham AL
Destinee Tashay Washington Sport Studies – Exercise Science Birmingham AL Phi Eta Sigma
Madison Victoria Harris Sport Studies – Exercise Science Brantley AL Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Omicron Delta Kappa; Sigma Sigma Sigma; Phi Eta Sigma
Morgan Elizabeth Harris Sport Studies – Exercise Science Brantley AL Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Omicron Delta Kappa; Sigma Sigma Sigma
Peyton Nicole Hill Business Administration Brantley AL Summa Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Omicron Delta Kappa
Kaci Rhae Cochran Exercise Science Brookwood AL Summa Cum Laude; Alpha Beta
Mary Catherine Gaston English with Secondary Language Arts Teacher Education Camden AL Cum Laude; Omicron Delta Kappa; Sigma Sigma Sigma
Quadarius Devon Tinsley Business Administration Camp Hill AL
Rachel Elizabeth Carter English Cusetta AL Cum Laude; Alpha Beta
Ryan James Clive Brooks Cell Biology Daphne AL
Miranda Nicole Owens Exercise Science Deatsville AL
Allee Elizabeth Wurtz Sport Studies – Sport Management Deatsville AL
Ké Vontae Treyvon Hayes Sport Studies – Sport Management Decatur AL
Victor Kameron Jerald Sport Studies – Sport Management Dolomite AL
Chase Allen Feagin Chemistry Dothan AL Summa Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Omicron Delta Kappa
Walker Lehman Gregory History Dothan AL
Sidney Carol Hall Communication Studies Dothan AL Cum Laude; Omicron Delta Kappa; Sigma Sigma Sigma
Collin Antonio Diaz Hughes Biology Dothan AL
Bobby Jahleel Robinson Sport Studies – Sport Management Eastaboga AL
Austin Damon Adams Biology Eclectic AL
Ragin Elizabeth Berry Political Science Enterprise AL Cum Laude; Sigma Sigma Sigma; Phi Eta Sigma; Honors Program
Jasmine Josetta Cardwell Accounting Enterprise AL Summa Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Eta Sigma
Kaitlyn Gisell Carter Sport Studies – Exercise Science Enterprise AL Cum Laude; Phi Eta Sigma
Olivia Victoria Suzanne den Besten Applied Mathematics and Chemistry Enterprise AL Summa Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Omicron Delta Kappa; Sigma Sigma Sigma; Phi Eta Sigma; Honors in Chemistry
Heather Elizabeth Tabor Business Administration Fairhope AL
Morgan Nicole Herfindahl Accounting Florence AL
Gerald Wescott Smith Mathematics Fultondale AL
Joseph Ryan Calvert Accounting Gardendale AL
Brianne Lynn Jones Cell Biology Geneva AL Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Omicron Delta Kappa; Sigma Sigma Sigma; Phi Eta Sigma; Honors Program
Sarah Frances Best Sport Studies – Exercise Science Highland Home AL Cum Laude; Omicron Delta Kappa; Sigma Sigma Sigma
Abigail Ellen O’Connor English Hope Hull AL
Kristofer Blue Russo Biochemistry Hope Hull AL
Jarrett O’neal White Psychology Huntsville AL
Addison Genita Archie Sport Studies – Exercise Science Kinston AL
Quentavious Maurice Whitlow Accounting Lafayette AL Phi Eta Sigma
Chance William Byrd Biology Lincoln AL
Mollie Brooke Hamilton Accounting Lowndesboro AL
Brandon Sean Patrick James Abejon Accounting Madison AL
Taylor Austin Borst Exercise Science Madison AL Cum Laude
Hannah Marie Parks Applied Mathematics and Chemistry Madison AL Magna Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Eta Sigma
Joe Jackson Frazer III Political Science Marion AL Magna Cum Laude
Austin Royce Dorberth Sport Studies – Exercise Science Millbrook AL
Holly Elizabeth Rollan Accounting Millbrook AL Cum Laude; Alpha Beta
Dariante’ Montrell Archible Sport Studies – Sport Management Mobile AL
Lauren Katherine Lomax Business Administration Mobile AL Summa Cum Laude
Jaleel Dante Beeman Sport Studies – Sport Management Montgomery AL
Dina Mercy Burgos Business Administration Montgomery AL
Emily Gabrielle Conoly Communication Studies Montgomery AL Cum Laude; Phi Eta Sigma
Tacorious Devonta Elmore Sport Studies – Sport Management Montgomery AL
Rondarius Jamall Hall Chemistry Montgomery AL
Katrinnah Marguerite Harding Political Science Montgomery AL Summa Cum Laude; Phi Eta Sigma
Michael Chase Johnson Elementary Education/Collaborative Special Education (K-6) Montgomery AL
Allison Diane Kingry Business Administration Montgomery AL
Bryan Jerome Korinko Communication Studies Montgomery AL Sigma Sigma Sigma
Leah Louise Leach Sport Studies – Exercise Science Montgomery AL Cum Laude; Phi Eta Sigma
Stanley Donald Magdon III Sport Studies – Health Promotion Montgomery AL
Samantha Lee Mamon Psychology Montgomery AL Magna Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Honors Program
Warner Livingston Mathis III Business Administration Montgomery AL
Roderick Deon Maxwell Sport Studies – Exercise Science Montgomery AL
Destiny Chantrel McLeod Psychology Montgomery AL
Lissette Carolina Murillo Accounting Montgomery AL
Austin Thomas Ohliger History and Political Science Montgomery AL Cum Laude; Phi Eta Sigma
Kendréa Janee Reese Accounting Montgomery AL
Melissa Gabriela Rodriguez Murillo Business Administration Montgomery AL Summa Cum Laude
Stephen James Shephard Applied Mathematics Montgomery AL Summa Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Eta Sigma
Kayla LeAnn Strickland Accounting Montgomery AL Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Eta Sigma
Katherine Ruth Sullivan Business Administration Montgomery AL Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Eta Sigma
Nancy Canon Thackston Psychology Montgomery AL
Wade James Thomas Psychology and Sport Studies – Exercise Science Montgomery AL
Mikal Christon Webb Mathematics Montgomery AL Summa Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Omicron Delta Kappa; Sigma Sigma Sigma; Phi Eta Sigma; Honors Program; Honors in Mathematics
Juan Jose White Jr. Business Administration Montgomery AL
Kirstin Janel Wood Elementary Education/Collaborative Special Education (K-6) Montgomery AL Cum Laude
Katelyn Renee Gilmore Business Administration Muscle Shoals AL
Alexandra Kaye Hillman Exercise Science Muscle Shoals AL
Dieondieré Vashone Jefferies Psychology New Market AL
Hunter Bryce Long Business Administration New Market AL
Cody Ray Tolbert Business Administration Oneonta AL
Ebony Nicole Echols Chemistry Opelika AL
Marilyn Ann Price Psychology and Religion Opelika AL Cum Laude; Phi Eta Sigma
Ciera Simone Rogers Digital Art Opelika AL
Adam Johnson Mann History with 6-12 Teacher Education in General Social Studies Owens Cross Roads AL Summa Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Phi Eta Sigma
Paxton Rye Tharp Communication Studies and Religion Ozark AL Sigma Sigma Sigma; Phi Eta Sigma
Jonathan Terrell Robinson Sport Studies – Sport Management Pike Road AL
Zoya Monet Robinson Business Administration Pike Road AL
Heather Rayne Ellis Exercise Science Pleasant Grove AL Magna Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Sigma Sigma Sigma
Lauren Grace McGee Biochemistry Prattville AL Sigma Sigma Sigma; Phi Eta Sigma
Kimberlee Leanne Sechrist English Prattville AL
Semetria Jalicia Smith Elementary Education/Collaborative Special Education (K-6) Prattville AL
Carly Danielle Cincotta Biology Robertsdale AL
Avery Suzanne Harrison History Robertsdale AL
Delena Hayes Quick English Robertsdale AL
Cyron Cordell Ellis Sport Studies – Sport Management Selma AL
Ma’Laka Alexandria Goldsmith Elementary Education/Collaborative Special Education (K-6) Skipperville AL
Mia Danielle Hudson Business Administration Springville AL
Alice Alexandra Lowery Mathematics Springville AL Cum Laude
Elizabeth Paige Desmond Exercise Science Summerdale AL
Walker Reid Holmes Business Administration Sylacauga AL
Cody Wayne Achord English Tallassee AL
Jesse Randall Rowlen Sport Studies – Exercise Science Tallassee AL
Shannon Elizabeth Lane Biology and Psychology Toney AL
Richardria Tyrisa Goodson Chemistry Tuscaloosa AL Magna Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Phi Eta Sigma
Josie Ann Waddell Sport Studies – Exercise Science Tuscumbia AL Magna Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Sigma Sigma Sigma; Phi Eta Sigma
Justin Evans Law Accounting Union Springs AL
Mikayla Marie Francis English Verbena AL
Kahli Ryan Clements Psychology Wetumpka AL
Katelyn Anne Bianco History and Psychology Pioneer CA Magna Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Sigma Sigma Sigma; Phi Eta Sigma; Honors Program
Brandon Daniel Jenkins Sport Studies – Exercise Science Cantonment FL
Kelsie Jane Dardon Psychology Crestview FL Magna Cum Laude; Alpha Beta
Nichole Marie LeFevre Communication Studies Crestview FL Cum Laude; Omicron Delta Kappa
Lindsey Ellen Hicks Elementary Education/Collaborative Special Education (K-6) DeFuniak Springs FL Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Eta Sigma
Ashley Morgan Carroll Biology Eastpoint FL
Cody Wayne Dixon Cell Biology Fort Walton Bch FL
Javarius Tre`von Livingston Sport Studies – Sport Management Greenville FL
John Milton Hunnicutt III History Gulf Breeze FL
Kyle Eric Borgus Business Administration Interlachen FL
Brandon Ace Scheele Sport Studies – Sport Management Jupiter FL
Cedrick Tajuan Lowe Jr. Sport Studies – Exercise Science Land O Lakes FL
Steven Garrett Breland Applied Mathematics Lynn Haven FL Cum Laude; Honors Program
Elizabeth Carol Varnum Religion Marianna FL Magna Cum Laude; Omicron Delta Kappa
Alexis Marie Creasman Cell Biology Mary Esther FL Cum Laude; Omicron Delta Kappa; Sigma Sigma Sigma; Phi Eta Sigma
Joaquin Maria Trigueros History Miami FL
Troy Nicholas Mandris Sport Studies – Sport Management Milton FL
Christopher Steven Hering History Navarre FL Cum Laude; Phi Eta Sigma
Isaiah Augustus King Sport Studies – Sport Management Oakland Park FL
Logan Nelson Gildea Biochemistry Panama City FL
Jarren Dion Jones Sport Studies – Sport Management Tampa FL
Emily Hartery Fedonczak English Valparaiso FL Summa Cum Laude; Honors in English
Demetrius Alexander Beverly Business Administration Atlanta GA
William Drennen Cosby Sport Studies – Exercise Science Atlanta GA Magna Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Omicron Delta Kappa; Sigma Sigma Sigma; Phi Eta Sigma
Adrian John Harper Business Administration Atlanta GA
Megan Brianna Pugh Communication Studies Cumming GA Summa Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Eta Sigma
Clifford Scott Chadwick Jr. Biology Dacula GA Phi Eta Sigma
Nichole Christine Kuring Biology Douglasville GA
Henry William Gee Business Administration Hiram GA
Jimmy Riley Haynes Physical Education with P-12 Teacher Education Jersey GA Cum Laude
Austen Michael Saucier Business Administration and Sport Studies – Sport Management Jonesboro GA
Alexis Christine Rutherford English Macon GA
Matthew Ryan Murphy Sport Studies – Sport Management McDonough GA Magna Cum Laude; Alpha Beta
William Sterling Dixon III Political Science Newnan GA Cum Laude; Sigma Sigma Sigma
Michael Logan Wilson Sport Studies – Sport Management Newnan GA
Darius Jamal Pittman Psychology Rockmart GA
Abiba Asabi Maria Bernard Biology Smyrna GA
Kaylee Marie Andrews Psychology and Religion Williamson GA Phi Eta Sigma
Meredith Anne Harrison Psychology Eagle ID Magna Cum Laude
Kenneth Franklin Porter Physical Education with P-12 Teacher Education Lexington KY Cum Laude; Sigma Sigma Sigma; Phi Eta Sigma
Carmen Michael Fuentes Communication Studies Elkton MD
Sarah Elizabeth Powell Christian Ministries Fort George G Meade MD Phi Eta Sigma
Ethan Wyatt Adkison History Moss Point MS Cum Laude
Alyssa Leigh Singleterry Exercise Science Waynesboro MS
Miles Killian Stading Chemistry Omaha NE Magna Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Phi Eta Sigma
Jenna Catherine Maschino Biology Maineville OH Magna Cum Laude; Alpha Beta; Phi Eta Sigma
Kedra Jimmae Curtis Posthumously Awarded: Sport Studies – Sport Management Lexington TN
Ethan John Fuller Political Science Harker Heights TX Magna Cum Laude
Bryce Colton Bump Business Administration Richmond TX
Vanessa Marie Leiterman Exercise Science Menomonee Falls WI Summa Cum Laude

Huntingdon College, grounded in the Judeo-Christian tradition of the United Methodist Church, is committed to nurturing growth in faith, wisdom, and service and to graduating individuals prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Founded in 1854, Huntingdon is a coeducational liberal arts college.

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Suellen (Su) Ofe
Vice President
for Marketing and Communications
Huntingdon College
1500 E. Fairview Ave., Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 833-4515; Cell (334) 324-6591

Suellen (Su) Ofe

Suellen (Su) Ofe

Vice President
for Marketing and Communications
(334) 833-4515 | news@hawks.huntingdon.edu

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