HSU presents special awards
Four special awards were presented May 11 at Hardin-Simmons University’s commencement exercises.
Jennifer Crisp, of Abilene, received the Hemphill Graduate Honor Award, presented to the graduate who has excelled in academic studies, possesses character and behavior consistent with the university’s purpose, and exhibits potential for significant contribution to his or her chosen field. She is the daughter of Royce and Pam Money.
Kaitlin Martin, of Abilene, received the Minnie L. Anderson Award, presented to a female senior who has spent three or more years in residence at HSU, and who has excelled in character, personal development and service to the university. She is the daughter of Michael and Irene Funk.
Kayla Dickerson, of Early, received the Julius Olsen Medal, presented to the graduate who has the highest grade-point average, has exemplified the highest scholarly achievement and has completed at least 90 semester hours of residence credit at HSU. She is the daughter of Stewart and Teena Dickerson.
Karl Wilcox, of Granbury, received the George Skiles Anderson Award, presented to a male senior who has spent three or more years in residence at HSU, has excelled in character, personal development and service to the university. He is the son of Ray and Rhonda Wilcox.
McMurry University graduates
The following students were awarded degrees May 12 at McMurry University’s commencement ceremony: Stormie Aguilar of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Alyssa Allen of Ballinger, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Servant Lead/ECED/Business; Susana Argumedo of Juarez Chihuahua Mexico, Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing Magna Cum Laude; Thomas Bartlett of Abilene, Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Graphic Design; Desiree’ Bartlett of Dallas, Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Graphic Design; Gavan Bass of Fairfield, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Kinesiology/Business/Multimedia; April Bass of Lubbock, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Dane Bennett of Sweetwater, Bachelor of Science in All Level Physical Education; Kalani Bigornia of Abilene, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art; Raven Blanchard of Beaumont, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Katelyn Blanton of Albany, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Cum Laude; Brittney Bouton of Anson, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Cum Laude; Shalisa Burcham of Hawley, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Magna Cum Laude; Cassie Burns of Baird, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Cum Laude; Maryann Caraway of Abilene, Bachelor of Arts in History Spanish; Jordan Carter of Knox City, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Grades 8-12 Summa Cum Laude; Rene Cervantes of Abilene, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Multimedia and Graphic Design; Tanya Christian of Brownsville, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Human Performance Summa Cum Laude; Angela Clemmons of Mesquite, Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing; Allyson Cobb of Hawley, Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies / Science Grades 4-8; Shaylee Cooper of Abilene, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Psychology/Business/Early Childhood Cum Laude; Kenna Cornelius of Coleman, Bachelor of Science in Life Science Cum Laude; Kyle Davidson of Hawley, Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance; Julie Dellerba of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing Cum Laude; Joseph Delong of Clear Lake, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Mathematics; Staci Desmarais of Barker, N.Y., Bachelor of Science in Biology Magna Cum Laude; Michelle Dobbs of Orland, Calif., Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing; Jordan Duncan of Abilene, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Cum Laude; Carlie Fehl of Abilene, Bachelor of Arts in English Language Arts/Reading Grades 8-12 Magna Cum Laude; Heather Fish of Midland, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Cum Laude; Amy Fortenberry of Bay St. Louis, Mo., Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting; Rufus Franklin Jr. of Troup, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Sarrah Friend of Saginaw, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Sheila Gallaway of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Madison Galle of Eula, Bachelor of Arts in History; Natalie Glover of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Cum Laude; Marissa Gregory of Abilene, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Kinesiology/Business/Psychology; Halleigh Haak of Clyde, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Cum Laude; Wendy Hale of Abilene, Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business; Lauren Hartdige of Abilene, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Kelly Hartley of Garland, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science; Charles Hejny of Fallon, Nev., Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business; Zackry Hewitt of Abilene, Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business; Kenna Hogan of Merkel, Bachelor of Arts in History; Luke Horner of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing Summa Cum Laude; Eric Ikeler of Ovalo, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Multimedia and Graphic Design; Anna Kute of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing; Kami Lawrence of Rowlett, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Jana Ledesma of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Human Performance Magna Cum Laude; Nathan Leetsch of Abilene, Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems; Brittny Lomax of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Maritza Martinez of Abilene, Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business Cum Laude; Kieshia Matthews of Abilene, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Tina McCombs of Baird, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Tiffany McGee of Abilene, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Holly McKenna of Blackfoot, Idaho, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Tiffany McPhatter of Manning, S.C., Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Emily Mergele of Blanco, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Summa Cum Laude; Chelsea Miller of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Tabitha Millican of Spokane WA, Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing; Amy Moot of Abilene, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Edgardo Mora of Merkel, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Cum Laude; Sara Moran of Abilene, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Natalie Morrison of Abilene, Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business; Landry Mullins of Merkel, Bachelor of Science in All Level Physical Education Magna Cum Laude; Dustin Nickerson of Cross Plains, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Magna Cum Laude; Nicolas Orozco of Abilene, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Josh Parks II of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Meagan Payne of Abilene, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Deana Perez of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing; Kelli Porter of Austin, Bachelor of Arts in History; Benjamin Prieto Jr. of Merkel, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science; Kolton Roberts of Clyde, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish; Natalie Rodriguez of Houston, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Alla Sachko of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Accounting Magna Cum Laude; Sonia Saldaña of Ballinger, Bachelor of Music Education in Music Ed / Instrumental Emphasis; Rachel Saxton of Abilene, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Summa Cum Laude; Gregory Shandor of Strongsville, Ohio, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Jessica Spivey of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Cum Laude; Danielle St. Jean of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Grades 4-8 Magna Cum Laude; Audra Terry of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Magna Cum Laude; Trinity Tumlinson of Merkel, Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing Summa Cum Laude; Melissa Vickers of Albany, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Grades 4-8, Cum Laude; Robert Wheeler Jr. of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Magna Cum Laude; Tess Williams of Abilene, Bachelor of Arts in English Summa Cum Laude; Mark Willman of Roscoe, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Human Performance; Gabrielle Zonker of Abilene, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Cum Laude; Alma Zuñiga of Abilene, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish.