Huntingdon College
May 13, 2026
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Huntingdon College Announces the Class of 2026
Montgomery, AL – Thursday, May 7, 2026, on the campus Green, Huntingdon College awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree to 174 graduates and the Master of Athletic Training degree to 9 graduates. The commencement remarks were given by President Anthony Leigh.
Nine graduates were recognized with the Margaret Read Scholarship Medal for achieving the highest grade point averages in the class of 2026. These students were:
- Payton, Allen, Prattville, Alabama
- Laney Bishop, Southside, Alabama
- Lilly Brown, Guntersville, Alabama
- Megan Cochran, Wicksburg, Alabama
- Daniel Dicus, Enterprise, Alabama
- Lizzy Lancaster, Alabaster, Alabama
- Montanna Mitchell, Montgomery, Alabama
- Jackson Pickering, Alabaster, Alabama
- Maggie Schaub, Montgomery, Alabama
The Willard D. Top Award, given annually during Commencement Exercises, to the graduate who exemplifies the highest commitment to both academics and service, is a member of Alpha Beta honorary, and is ranked among the top ten percent of those inducted into Sigma Sigma Sigma honorary. This year, the award was given to Megan Cochran of Wicksburg, Alabama.
The Loyalty Award, given annually to the person deemed by members of the senior class as “the most loyal and dedicated senior,” was awarded to DeJon Gibby, II of Montgomery, Alabama.
Charlie Hollis of Gulf Shores, Alabama, was selected to deliver the Graduate Address.
Below is the list of the Class of 2026 Graduates including majors, hometowns, and Latin honors.
Latin honors were awarded 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 with at least 60 graded hours at Huntingdon.
| First Name | Middle Name | Last Name | Home City | Home State | Degree | Latin Honors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William | Timothy | Bowden | Alexandria | Alabama | Master of Athletic Training | |
| Tyler | Brandon | England | Navarre | Florida | Master of Athletic Training | |
| Jaden | Timothy-Alexander | Hester | Greenville | Alabama | Master of Athletic Training | |
| Emily | Reagan | Jolley | Prattville | Alabama | Master of Athletic Training | |
| Tyler | Kenneth | Killingsworth | Clayton | Alabama | Master of Athletic Training | |
| Reese | DeVan | Owen | Wetumpka | Alabama | Master of Athletic Training | |
| ZaKiyah | Ioniz Zymone | Payne | Lima | Ohio | Master of Athletic Training | |
| Lindsey | Lenora | Richardson | Moody | Alabama | Master of Athletic Training | |
| Melody | Nicole | Walker | Whitehall | Alabama | Master of Athletic Training | |
| Lexington | Wayne | Acevedo | Monroe | Georgia | Exercise Science – Pre-Physical Therapy | Summa Cum Laude |
| Rylee | Anne | Ainsworth | Greenville | Alabama | Criminal Justice, Psychology | Cum Laude |
| Payton | Grace | Allen | Prattville | Alabama | English | Summa Cum Laude |
| Korey | Bernorce | Anderson, Jr. | Birmingham | Alabama | Sport Studies – Sport Management | |
| Liam | P | Angst | Ponte Vedra | Florida | History | |
| Jeremy | David | Autin, Jr. | Mandeville | Louisiana | Exercise Science – Pre-Physical Therapy | Magna Cum Laude |
| Stephen | Graham Miller | Baker | Fairhope | Alabama | Psychology | |
| Alexis | Hope | Barnhill | Poarch | Alabama | Exercise Science | |
| Reagan | Elizabeth | Barrett | Wallis | Texas | Accounting | |
| Anna Dickson | Barganier | Beck | Pike Road | Alabama | Business Administration | Magna Cum Laude |
| Triston | Wayne | Bedell | Red Level | Alabama | Exercise Science | |
| Kenia | NaShai | Bedgood | Montgomery | Alabama | Exercise Science | |
| Alysa | Arie | Bias | Freeburg | Illinois | Criminal Justice | Cum Laude |
| Laney | Ashtyn | Bishop | Southside | Alabama | History | Summa Cum Laude |
| Samuel | McPheron | Blakeney | Northport | Alabama | Sport Studies – Sport Management | |
| Tayleb | Coletrane | Blalock | Valley Head | Alabama | Exercise Science | |
| Ella | Claire | Bogie | Ozark | Alabama | Chemistry | |
| Zander | Alan | Bonifay | Foley | Alabama | Mathematics with Secondary Teacher Education | |
| Alexandria | Hall | Bradford | Hartford | Alabama | Communication Studies, Religion | Summa Cum Laude |
| Onaje | Savion | Brooks | Alexander City | Alabama | Sport Studies – Health Promotion | |
| Cami | Samantha | Brown | Chipley | Florida | Elementary Education / Collaborative Special Education | Cum Laude |
| Helene | Nicole | Brown | Flomaton | Alabama | Criminal Justice, Psychology | |
| Lilly | Grace | Brown | Guntersville | Alabama | Exercise Science – Health and Wellness | Summa Cum Laude |
| Joseph | Matthew | Brunson | Baker | Florida | Physical Education with P-12 Teacher Education | Cum Laude |
| Katie | Lynn | Burch | Fairhope | Alabama | Sport Studies – Sport Management | Cum Laude |
| Jack | Anthony | Burr | Milton | Georgia | Communication Studies | Summa Cum Laude |
| Alexakai | Janay | Cardoza | Smiths Station | Alabama | History with Secondary Teacher Education | Magna Cum Laude |
| Brayleigh | Kathleen | Cardoza | Smiths Station | Alabama | Business Administration | |
| Jayla | Cynae’ | Carter | Columbus | Georgia | Business Administration | |
| Varian | Kizzanka | Carty | Alabaster | Alabama | Applied Mathematics, Business Administration | |
| Connor | William | Cash | Mentone | Alabama | Physical Education with P-12 Teacher Education | Cum Laude |
| Coker | Lang | Causey | Alexander City | Alabama | Sport Studies – Sport Management | |
| Robert | Chandler | Cavoretto | Dacula | Georgia | Sport Studies – Sport Management | Magna Cum Laude |
| Rebecca | Carryne | Chancey | Enterprise | Alabama | Biochemistry – Pre-Health | Cum Laude |
| Ethan | Michael | Chuck | Suwanee | Georgia | Chemistry | |
| Demetrius | Dione | Clarke | Montgomery | Alabama | Business Administration | |
| Megan | Elizabeth | Cochran | Wicksburg | Alabama | Criminal Justice | Summa Cum Laude |
| Cameron | Devontae | Cole | Birmingham | Alabama | Psychology | |
| Kolby | Rayshaun | Coleman | Hope Hull | Alabama | Sport Studies – Sport Management | |
| Brian | Samuel | Collins | Hayden | Alabama | Applied Mathematics | |
| Luis | Angel | Contreras-Cruz | Tuscaloosa | Alabama | Criminal Justice | |
| Brody | David | Covington | Rogersville | Alabama | Elementary Education / Collaborative Special Education | Magna Cum Laude |
| Zachary | Ryan | Cox | Panama City | Florida | Accounting | |
| Lundon | Ross | Danford | Columbus | Georgia | Sport Studies – Sport Management | Cum Laude |
| Randall | Lovell | Davis, Jr. | Bessemer | Alabama | Sport Studies – Sport Management | |
| Hannah | Marie | DeVaughn | Holtville | Alabama | Criminal Justice, Religion | |
| Tristan | Kalin | Dial | Woodstock | Georgia | Sport Studies – Sport Management | |
| Daniel | Rollin | Dicus | Enterprise | Alabama | Religion | Summa Cum Laude |
| Franklin | Robert | Dillman | Notasulga | Alabama | Business Administration | Cum Laude |
| Aidan | Timothy | Doss | Kimberly | Alabama | Business Administration | |
| Ethan | Blake | Duhon | Trussville | Alabama | Exercise Science – Pre-Physical Therapy | |
| Lydia | Corrine | Durrance | Uriah | Alabama | Biology | |
| James | Alexander | Earley | McCalla | Alabama | Business Administration | |
| Hannah | Kross | Emfinger | Billingsley | Alabama | Criminal Justice, Psychology | Magna Cum Laude |
| Jaydon | Shyanne | Eutsey | Ozark | Alabama | Psychology | |
| Waylon | Tyler | Farr | Scottsboro | Alabama | Applied Mathematics | |
| Ayanna | Simone | Felder | Montgomery | Alabama | Cell Biology | Magna Cum Laude |
| Steven | Allyn | Flagg, Jr. | Salem | Alabama | Exercise Science | |
| Aubree | Kathryn | Flanagan | Milton | Florida | General Science | |
| Adesia | LeAnn | Floyd | Jacksonville | Alabama | Exercise Science | |
| Deshauna | Zeara Lenijah | Foote | Athens | Georgia | Exercise Science – Pre-Athletic Training / Occupational Therapy | |
| Makayla | Nichole | Ford | Huntsville | Alabama | Sport Studies – Sport Management | |
| Madisyn | Elizabeth | Fruge | Church Point | Louisiana | Criminal Justice | Magna Cum Laude |
| Riley | Sofia | Gagne | Prattville | Alabama | Criminal Justice, Psychology | Cum Laude |
| Levi | Roland | Garrett | Weaver | Alabama | Psychology | |
| Xzavion | Donnell | Garrett | Childersburg | Alabama | Sport Studies – Sport Management | |
| Sacoria | Vernessa | Garvin | Montgomery | Alabama | English | |
| DeJon | Donta | Gibby, II | Montgomery | Alabama | Accounting | |
| Payton | Makenzie | Gilchrist | Atmore | Alabama | Exercise Science | |
| Brodie | Delano | Gillis | Milton | Florida | Criminal Jusice, History | Cum Laude |
| Chamar | D | Glenn | Clarke County | Alabama | Sport Studies – Sport Management | |
| Madeline | Grace | Goggans | Fort Payne | Alabama | Business Administration | Magna Cum Laude |
| Olivia | Laine | Goodrich | Spanish Fort | Alabama | Cell Biology – Pre-Health | Cum Laude |
| Delana | Madison | Green | Geneva | Alabama | Criminal Justice | Cum Laude |
| Caleb | Hayden | Griffis | Newnan | Georgia | Applied Mathematics, Business Administration | Magna Cum Laude |
| Anne | Kathryn | Hagood | Selma | Alabama | Exercise Science – Pre-Athletic Training/Occupational Therapy | |
| Alexander | Joseph | Hardy | Lowell | Massachusetts | Business Administration | |
| Kelsea | Bryana | Harmon | Lafayette | Alabama | Cell Biology | |
| Alyssa | Grace | Harris | Jacksonville | Alabama | Exercise Science – Pre-Physical Therapy | Magna Cum Laude |
| Daquan | X | Hawkins | Lawrenceville | Georgia | History | |
| Lindsey | Brooke | Holland | Athens | Alabama | Exercise Science – Pre-Physical Therapy | Magna Cum Laude |
| Johanna | Rebecca | Hollingsworth | Shorter | Alabama | Psychology | Magna Cum Laude |
| Charlie | Spann | Hollis | Gulf Shores | Alabama | Cell Biology – Pre-Health | Magna Cum Laude |
| Jahunna | Alquinyce-Marie | Holmes | Loachapoka | Alabama | English | |
| Talia | Janae | Holmes | Montgomery | Alabama | Music | |
| Brenton | Jay | Honaker | Ohatchee | Alabama | Criminal Justice | |
| Mateusz | Thomas | Hoskin | Enterprise | Alabama | Criminal Justice | Cum Laude |
| Anthony | Wade | Howard | Lowndesboro | Alabama | Sport Studies – Sport Management | |
| Madalyn | Grace | Hubbard | South Pittsburg | Tennessee | Exercise Science – Pre-Athletic Training/Occupational Therapy | Cum Laude |
| Kate | Lynn | Hudson | Navarre | Florida | Exercise Science – Pre-Athletic Training/Occupational Therapy | |
| James | Cole | Humphrey | Roswell | Georgia | Business Administration | |
| John | Durrett | Hundley | Panama City Beach | Florida | Business Administration | |
| Dylan | Pierce | Hyder | Madison | Alabama | Exercise Science | |
| Jaryian | Ja’shjaun | Jackson | Grove Hill | Alabama | Sport Studies – Sport Management | |
| Martise | Deyon | Jackson, Jr. | Murfreesboro | Tennessee | Psychology | |
| Grace | Ann | Jayroe | Dothan | Alabama | Hisory, Religion | Cum Laude |
| August | Nathaniel | Johnson | Gulf Breeze | Florida | Exercise Science | |
| Keelyn | Elizabeth | Johnson | Seffner | Florida | Exercise Science – Pre Athletic Training/Occupational Therapy | |
| Kiaura | Jiniya | Johnson | Montgomery | Alabama | Cell Biology | |
| Myles | Evan | Johnson | Florence | Alabama | History with General Social Science Secondary Teacher Education | Cum Laude |
| William | Everett | Jones | Scottsboro | Alabama | Exercise Science – Pre-Physical Therapy | Cum Laude |
| Jantrece | Ariana | Kater | Birmingham | Alabama | Business Administration | |
| Benjamin | Royal | Knight | Montgomery | Alabama | Sport Studies – Sport Management | |
| Dalton | Daniel | Kuhn | Tallahassee | Florida | Criminal Justice | |
| Elizabeth | Grace | Lancaster | Alabaster | Alabama | Environmental Biology | Summa Cum Laude |
| Madison | Brooke | Laubenthal | Daphne | Alabama | Biology | |
| Alyssa | Noemi | Llanos | Port St. Lucie | Florida | Exercise Science – Pre-Athletic Training | Magna Cum Laude |
| Elli | Malyn | Lorance | Hartselle | Alabama | Psychology | Summa Cum Laude |
| Niyah | Marie | Lucas | Pike Road | Alabama | Psychology | |
| Kelcey | William | Marston | Tallahassee | Florida | Business Administration | Cum Laude |
| Caroline | Joyce | Masker | Slidell | Louisiana | Applied Mathematics | Summa Cum Laude |
| Samuel | Syre Laquarious | Massey-Wilson | Montgomery | Alabama | Business Administration | |
| Dylan | Chase | McClellan | Blountstown | Florida | Biology | |
| Matthew | Korthomas | McCree | Montgomery | Alabama | Communication Studies | |
| Weston | Blayne | McDaniel | Skipperville | Alabama | Environmental Biology | |
| Dashun | Martis | McDonald | Huntsville | Alabama | Exercise Science – Pre-Athletic Training | |
| Byron | Acue | McLain | Panama City | Florida | Biology | |
| Madison | Leslie | McLean | Laurel | Mississippi | Criminal Justice, Psychology | |
| Timothy | Kahari | McReynolds, Jr. | Geneva | Alabama | Physical Education with P-12 Teacher Education | |
| Kamryn | Alexis | Miller | Paxton | Florida | Cell Biology – Pre-Health | Cum Laude |
| Ryan | Patrick | Mills | Mobile | Alabama | Exercise Science – Pre-Physical Therapy | |
| Montanna | Alexis Rei | Mitchell | Montgomery | Alabama | History | Summa Cum Laude |
| Mekiah | Shandreya | Mosley | Munford | Alabama | Elementary Education / Collaborative Special Education | Magna Cum Laude |
| Mattie | Elizabeth | Moulton | Wetumpka | Alabama | Elementary Education / Collaborative Special Education | Cum Laude |
| Stephanie | Mudgett | Marietta | Georgia | Cell Biology – Pre-Health | Magna Cum Laude | |
| Myles | McCoy | Murphy | Mobile | Alabama | History with Secondary Teacher Education | Magna Cum Laude |
| Corwin | Leonard | Nance | Montgomery | Alabama | Biochemistry | Magna Cum Laude |
| Tate | Lewis | Odom | Morris | Alabama | Biology | |
| Carlos | Ernesto | Oyuela Melendez | Hoover | Alabama | Exercise Science – Pre-Physical Therapy | Cum Laude |
| Jackson | Makaya | Pickering | Alabaster | Alabama | English, Religion | Summa Cum Laude |
| Bayleigh | Irene | Pitts | Panama City | Florida | Business Administration | |
| Savannah | Elizabeth | Pitts | Lynn Haven | Florida | Sport Studies – Sport Management | Cum Laude |
| Breanna | Sherri | Prince | Montgomery | Alabama | Business Administration | Cum Laude |
| Jon | Tyler | Pruitt | Tuscaloosa | Alabama | Business Administration | |
| William | Tate | Reynolds | Alexander City | Alabama | Sport Studies – Sport Management | Summa Cum Laude |
| Erica | Elese | Rodriguez | Columbus | Georgia | Exercise Science | |
| Hannah | Elizabeth | Rogers | Southside | Alabama | Elementary Education / Collaborative Special Education | Magna Cum Laude |
| Hunter | Allen | Royer | Decatur | Alabama | History with General Social Science Secondary Teacher Education | |
| Riley | Lauren | Rudick | Trussville | Alabama | Accounting | Cum Laude |
| Ashley | SaJous | Columbus | Georgia | Exercise Science – Pre-Athletic Training | Summa Cum Laude | |
| Lawrence | Jabez | Sampson | Hazel Green | Alabama | Exercise Science – Pre-Physical Therapy | |
| Maggie | Elizabeth | Schaub | Montgomery | Alabama | Communication Studies, Religion | Summa Cum Laude |
| Daijah | Moh’Nay | Scott | Montgomery | Alabama | Accounting | |
| Joshua | Rayne | Shantz | Kerrville | Texas | Psychology, Religion | Cum Laude |
| Charity | Grace | Shaw | Mobile | Alabama | Exercise Science – Pre-Athletic Training/Occupational Therapy | Cum Laude |
| Serena | Savannah Danielle | Shifflett | Highland Home | Alabama | Accounting | |
| Callie | Elizabeth | Shiver | Geneva | Alabama | Psychology | Cum Laude |
| Jessica | DaLanee | Sirten | Woodville | Alabama | Exercise Science – Pre-Physical Therapy | Cum Laude |
| Austin | Edward | Smith | Peachtree City | Georgia | Physical Education with P-12 Teacher Education | |
| Cade | Christopher | Sousa | Canton | Georgia | Sport Studies – Sport Management | |
| Emma | Grace | Stephenson | Spring Hill | Tennessee | Sport Studies – Sport Management | Cum Laude |
| Jaylon | Trevon | Stevenson | Tuscaloosa | Alabama | Exercise Science – Health and Wellness | |
| Devin | Ray | Stiff | Tallassee | Alabama | Exercise Science | |
| Nakaiya | Jarria | Stinson | Montgomery | Alabama | Psychology | |
| Hannah | Elizabeth | Stubbs | Columbus | Georgia | Criminal Justice, Psychology | |
| Haley | Nicole | Sutherland | Millbrook | Alabama | Accounting | Magna Cum Laude |
| Gabriel | Ethan | Sweat | New Market | Alabama | Biology | |
| Michael | Joel Milton | Tate | Panama City | Florida | English | Summa Cum Laude |
| Alston | James | Taylor | Union Springs | Alabama | Business Administration | |
| Ashanti | Jania | Thomas | Opelika | Alabama | General Science | |
| Ethan | James | Thomas | Birmingham | Alabama | Business Administration | |
| Jesse | Blake | Thomas | Bonaire | Georgia | Accounting | |
| Sydney | Ella | Thompson | Trussville | Alabama | Exercise Science – Pre-Athletic Training / Occupational Therapy | |
| Walter | Wyatt | Thornton | Rome | Georgia | History | Magna Cum Laude |
| Stephanie | Nicole | Townley | Millbrook | Alabama | Business Administration, Psychology | Magna Cum Laude |
| Marcus | La’Cory | Townsend | Montgomery | Alabama | Sport Studies – Sport Management | |
| Amara | Chan | Veng | Ponte Vedra | Florida | Biology | |
| Robert | Earl | Vickers, III | Headland | Alabama | Business Administration | |
| Jaylen | Ulysses | Washington | Pike Road | Alabama | Biology | |
| Tyler | Avery | Whiting | Bethlehem | Georgia | Sport Studies – Sport Management | |
| MiracleGrace | Tyanna | Williams | Montgomery | Alabama | Cell Biology – Pre-Health | |
| Taji | J’kai | Williams | Cantonment | Florida | Accounting | Magna Cum Laude |
| Briana | Raleigh | Willis | Milton | Florida | Exercise Science – Pre-Physical Therapy | Summa Cum Laude |
| Burkauia | Shanae | Wimberly | Montgomery | Alabama | Psychology | |
| Lougener | Blair | Wyrosdick | Kinston | Alabama | Cell Biology – Pre-Health, Psychology | Summa Cum Laude |
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