Southern Wesleyan celebrates more than 300 graduates
Dr. Todd Voss, president of Southern Wesleyan University, watches the procession of graduates at the start of graduation ceremonies, held Dec. 8. At left is Dr. Keith Iddings, Southern Wesleyan’s provost.
Family members and friends joined Southern Wesleyan University faculty and staff in celebrating the achievement of winter graduates Dec. 8 and 10 at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central.
Students graduating from the university’s traditional program participated in the ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. There were two separate graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 10, for students graduating from the university’s Adult and Graduate Studies programs. The 10 a.m. ceremony on Dec. 10 was for students earning associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees from the Central, Greenville, Greenwood and Spartanburg locations. The 3 p.m. ceremony on Dec. 10 was for students earning associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees from the Columbia, Charleston and North Augusta locations.
The speaker for the Dec. 8 and 10 graduation ceremonies was Dr. Lawrence Clayton, a member of the University of Alabama faculty and also Southern Wesleyan’s board of visitors.
“Education never stops. Once you stop learning you really stop living,” Clayton said. Citing his motorcycle accident as a teachable moment, Clayton urged the new graduates to draw on the Holy Spirit to be overcomers and achievers. He urged them to pursue their God-given talents and realize the promise of Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Clayton has been on the faculty of the University of Alabama since 1972, where he directed the Latin American Studies Program and chaired the Department of History. He earned a bachelor of arts degree at Duke University and a master of arts degree and Ph.D. at Tulane University. From 1964-1966 he served as an officer in the U.S. Navy on the USS Donner, cruising both in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean with the 6th Fleet.
During the Ceremony, Clayton received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree, presented by Dr. Todd Voss, president of Southern Wesleyan.
Addressing new graduates for the first time at Southern Wesleyan, President Todd Voss said, “You represent a new generation of leaders who will inherit the challenges of a rapidly changing and often troubled world. The world around you needs faithful leaders with vision. You have the opportunity to be change agents.”
The university conferred 330 degrees, according to Registrar Rock McCaskill.
Diplomas were awarded posthumously to Cliff Green, who was enrolled in the Music Education program and died Sept. 22; Betty Walker, who was enrolled in the Master of Ministry program and died July 8; and John Wood, who was enrolled in the Master of Business Administration program and died July 9. Green’s diploma was presented to his wife, Shauna; Walker’s diploma was presented to her husband, Bob; and Wood’s diploma was presented to his father, Rev. Pete Wood.
Southern Wesleyan University prepares students for leadership and graduate study in such fields as religion, education, music, business, medicine, law and a variety of civic and social service professions. Southern Wesleyan offers 42 degree programs in the areas of business, education and ministry. The university’s main campus is in Central and there are regional learning centers across South Carolina, in locations such as Greenville, Columbia, Charleston and North Augusta. Classes are also offered in Spartanburg and Greenwood.
Graduates included:
In South Carolina
Abbeville
Patrick Moore, Associate of Science in Business; Theresa Varas, Master of Education.
Aiken
Teresa Carter, Master of Education; Frances Crowder, Associate of Science in Business; Katie Ferguson, Master of Education; Sarita Green, Associate of Science in Business; David Mitchell, Bachelor of Science in Management; Carolyn Simmons, Bachelor of Science in Management; Teresa Spann, Master of Education; Meredith Stone, Master of Education; Lawana Thomas, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Anderson
Jeremiah Crosby, Bachelor of Arts in Music; Verika Gambrell, Master of Education; Tiffany Gleaton, Bachelor of Science in Human Services; Pamela Hammett, Master of Education; Patrina Jones, Associate of Science in Business; Matthew Sweet, Master of Business Administration; Robyn Williams, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Seandell Wright, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Barnwell
Myrna Dill, Bachelor of Science in Management; Pamela Zorn, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Batesburg
Lisa Williamson, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Bath
Roxanne Adams, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Beech Island
Joyce Donaldson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Joseph Golden, Bachelor of Science in Management; Donna Knowles, Bachelor of Science in Management; Jacquline Paige, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Belton
Blake Couch, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Susie Webb, Associate of Science in Business.
Boiling Springs
Felicia Ratcliffe, Master of Education.
Buffalo
Amy Petty, Master of Education.
Camden
Edna Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Central
April Bowen, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Heather Cravens, Master of Education; Sandra Hooper, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Karen Kelley, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Janelle Palomo, Bachelor of Science in Human Services; Heather Schaupp, Master of Education; Michael Tavey, Bachelor of Arts in Religion; Tina Youmans, Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication.
Chapin
Joshua Burns, Master of Business Administration; Sarah Fischer, Master of Education.
Charleston
Gary Cathcart, Master of Education; Erendida Fabela-Estrada, Master of Education; Cassandra Floyd, Master of Business Administration; Michele Holbert, Associate of Science in Business; Florence Jones, Master of Business Administration; Karl Kuester, Bachelor of Science in Management; Kesha Simmons, Associate of Science in Business; Wesley Waters, Master of Business Administration.
Chesnee
Robin Ashcraft, Master of Education.
Clemson
Patti Bratcher, Master of Education; April Chandler, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Elizabeth Felder, Master of Education; Tina Floyd, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Kathryn McGuffin, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Erin Starry, Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science.
Columbia
Mary Adams, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Brooke Bailey, Master of Business Administration; Angela Collins, Master of Education; Lydia Edmonds, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Eric Guenther, Master of Education; James Heatley, Master of Business Administration; Ronisha Jones, Master of Business Administration; Ronald King, Master of Business Administration; Anna Lane, Master of Ministry; Rhonda Lewis, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Hope Lights, Master of Education; Meredith Long, Master of Education; Christal Miles, Associate of Science in Business; Anna Parrish, Master of Education; Lynn Stocker, Associate of Science in Business; Lisa Wallace, Master of Business Administration; Martesa Weston, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Easley
Francy Barnes, Master of Education; Richard Barnett, Master of Business Administration; Martha Bishop, Bachelor of Arts in English Education; Josh Christopher, Master of Education; Harvey Cox, Associate of Science in Business; Stephanie Cuddy, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education; Chad Drosieko, Bachelor of Science in Special Education; Matthew Giffin, Master of Business Administration; Melissa Hoilman, Associate of Science in Business; Seth Hunter, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services; Michelle Johnson, Master of Education; Eric Jones, Bachelor of Science in Management of Information Technology; Timothy Kelly, Master of Business Administration; Leigh Kennemore, Associate of Arts in General Studies; Lauren McCall, Master of Education; Valerie McCall, Master of Education; Denise Menchyk, Associate of Science in Business; Ginger Pearson, Master of Education; Bobbi Scranton, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Travis Swayngham, Master of Business Administration; Andrew Young, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Mary Young, Master of Education.
Edgefield
SheVonne Randle, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Fountain Inn
Sonja Johnson-McDavid, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Linda King, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Goose Creek
Harold Chandler, Bachelor of Science in Management; Carrie Hudson, Bachelor of Science in Math Education; Evette Underwood, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Graniteville
David Hair, Bachelor of Science Management.
Greenville
Wally Burnett, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Christopher Cummings, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; D.D. Fazzone, Master of Business Administration; Laura Heffington, Master of Education; Eddie Houston, Associate of Science in Business; Angela Patterson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Joshua Royston, Master of Business Administration; Adriane Rucker, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; TJ Rumler, Bachelor of Science in Human Services; Denny Schatzle, Master of Business Administration; Donnice Styles, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Paul Wakefield, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Greenwood
Kenneth Basehore, Master of Business Administration; Leslie Dominick, Master of Education; Lisa Henderson, Master of Business Administration; Hope James, Master of Business Administration; Salil Jha, Master of Business Administration; Janice Nasrollah, Master of Business Administration; Jennifer Pellin, Master of Business Administration; Tiara Pope, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Shane Pressley, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Kimberly Tallent, Master of Education.
Greer
Audrey Albrow, Master of Business Administration; Brittany Gajda, Master of Education; Janelle Jones, Master of Education; Jon Miller, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Scott Wade, Master of Business Administration; Liz Waggoner, Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication.
Hanahan
Teresa Rogers, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Inman
Katie Darby, Master of Education; David Ward, Associate of Science in Business.
Irmo
Barbara Bowers, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Scott Lazenby, Master of Business Administration; Russ Long, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Danny Smith, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Nikki Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Jackson
Caroline Carter, Bachelor of Science in Management; Tiea Thomas, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Johns Island
Jewroshelwa O'Banner, Associate of Science in Business.
Ladson
LaShawnda Brown, Associate of Science in Business; Debra Mitchell, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Landrum
Meredith Shockley, Master of Education.
Langley
George Jones, Associate of Science in Business.
Lexington
Carolyn Anderson, Master of Education; Timothy Anderson, Master of Education; Kristin Baker, Associate of Science in Business; Rachel Flowers, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Alicia Glover, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Curtis Henderson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Luke Lorick, Master of Business Administration; Erin Summerford, Master of Education; Arpradella Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Beth Tidwell, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Liberty
Haley Brunson, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services; Lauren Clardy, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Angela Costner, Master of Education; Amanda Dalton-Clark, Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science; Melissa Henderson, Associate of Science in Business; Lisa Hunter, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Steven James, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Kristen Mauldin, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.
Lugoff
Richard Chaplin, Master of Business Administration.
Lyman
Mark Thompson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Mauldin
Lisa Gonzalez, Master of Business Administration; Lateefah Little, Master of Business Administration.
McCormick
Gwendolyn Chiles, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Moncks Corner
Talysia Jacobs, Master of Business Administration.
Moore
Michelle Timms, Master of Education.
Mount Pleasant
Daysha Alston-Gordon, Master of Science in Management.
North Augusta
Marsha Baskett, Bachelor of Science in Management; Logan Brown, Associate of Science in Business; Johnny Clark, Bachelor of Science in Management; Felicia Jackson, Associate of Science in Business; Jacob Jarrett, Bachelor of Science in Management; Nathan Jones, Bachelor of Science in Management; Teresa Larsen, Bachelor of Science in Management; Tabatha Mihoulides, Master of Education; Gerroud Milligan, Master of Business Administration; Christis Mims, Associate of Science in Business; Brenda Perkins, Bachelor of Science in Management;Randy Stover, Associate of Science in Business.
New Ellenton
Tysheka Wright, Associate of Science in Business.
Ninety Six
Nick Lagroone, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education; Anna Spearman, Master of Business Administration.
Norris
Josh Shepard, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.
North Charleston
Vanessa McFadden, Master of Business Administration; Robert Glance, Master of Business Administration; Evelyn Morris, Bachelor of Science in Management; Keon Rhodan, Master of Business Administration; Tanya Walker, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Pauline
Jan Brannon, Master of Education.
Pendleton
Danny Cobb, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Angela Crawford, Master of Education; Kate Price, Master of Education.
Pickens
Deborah Anderson, Master of Education; Michael Anderson, Master of Education; Regina Bolding, Master of Business Administration; Pamela Clarkson, Master of Education; Sydney Cox, Master of Education; Lauren Droddy, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education; Debbie Ellenburg, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Ryan Ferrell, Master of Business Administration; Robert Furr, Master of Business Administration; Misty Galloway, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Travis Galloway, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Jennifer Hendrix, Master of Education; Donna Owen, Bachelor of Science Human Services; Debbie Simmons, Bachelor of Science in Human Services; Tyler Smith, Bachelor of Arts in History.
Piedmont
Jeffery Coker, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Mark Mefferd, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Ravenel
Shirley Allen, Associate of Science in Business.
Seneca
Gisele Butler, Master of Education; Douglas Cadman, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice; Timothy Campbell, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Megan Groves, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Clyde Jaggers, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Tim Mauldin, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Deborah Moon, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Tyler O'Kelley, Bachelor of Arts in Biology; Pamela Poole, Bachelor of Science in Human Services; Kerry Sanders, Master of Education; Sean Shields, Master of Business Administration; Matt Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Courtney Williams, Master of Education.
Simpsonville
Angie Bowers, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Erica Burts, Master of Business Administration; Laura Crawford, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Timothy Fitch, Master of Business Administration; Ronnie Galloway, Master of Business Administration; Andrew Hutchison, Master of Business Administration; Sonya Kramer, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Chonda Mayes-Harris, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Jamie McCay, Master of Education; Paul McLeskey, Associate of Science in Business; Jason Nash, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Carolyn Owens, Bachelor of Science in Human Services; Rita Satterwhite-Barksdale, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Jeremy Smith, Master of Education; Jennifer Talmadge, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Six Mile
Jeannie Bailey, Master of Education; Adam Channell, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Spartanburg
Sid Landers, Master of Education; Nicole Mincey, Master of Education; Bryan Thompson, Master of Business Administration.
St. Matthews
Monique Geddis, Associate of Science in Business; Roger Mattingly, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Summerville
Jonathan Adams, Master of Business Administration; Jim Habeck, Master of Business Administration; Jerryl Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Management; Lisa West, Master of Education.
Sunset
Lori Newman, Master of Education.
Taylors
Brittany Cruell, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Pam Erwin, Master of Education; Barbara Moore, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Ni-Kesha Williams, Master of Business Administration.
Travelers Rest
Joseph Jenkins, Master of Business Administration.
Troy
Catherine Lanier, Associate of Science in Business.
Union
Jennifer Jansen, Master of Education; Brooke Johnson, Master of Education.
Walhalla
Joy Hendrix, Bachelor of Science in Human Services; Lindsay Singleton, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.
Walterboro
Jeanne Griffin, Master of Business Administration; Marguerite Johnson, Master of Business Administration.
Warrenville
Amanda Cook, Master of Education; Deborah Dixon, Associate of Science in Business; Lachelle Moment, Bachelor of Science in Management; Marianna Rutland, Bachelor of Science in Management.
West Columbia
Jacqui Mcleish, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Michelle Pilgrim, Associate of Science in Business; Tomeako Smith; Master of Business Administration; Leigh Taylor, Associate of Science in Business.
West Union
Tait Oliver, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services; Jonathan Stephens, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Westminster
Amanda Lyles, Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science; Joceyln Weston, Bachelor of Arts in Music.
Williamston
Emilie Cox, Bachelor of Arts in Music; Joshua Dew, Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science; Alisa Ellenburg, Master of Education; Matthew Poore, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Winnsboro
Janice Watkins, Master of Business Administration.
Woodruff
Jennifer Smith, Master of Business Administration.
Woodstock
Robert Whitener, Master of Business Administration.
Yemassee
Cynthia Lane, Associate of Science in Business.
In North Carolina
Asheboro
Bryce Duncan, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
Asheville
Mandi Fritts, Bachelor of Science in Human Services.
Lincolnton
Bradley Wilson, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education.
Matthews
Marc Eastergard, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Mills River
Julie Holbert, Master of Education.
In Georgia
Atlanta
Carolyn Smith, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Augusta
Vanessa Ashmore, Bachelor of Science in Management; Brandon Garrett, Bachelor of Science in Management; Martha Inglett, Bachelor of Science in Management; Dianne Morefield, Bachelor of Science in Management; Marion Stokes, Associate of Science in Business; Felicia Westbrook, Bachelor of Science in Management; Denise Zamora, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Evans
Timothy Giddens, Bachelor of Science in Management; Cheryl Wright, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Grovetown
Libby Barnett, Master of Education; Angela Martin, Master of Education; Michelle Rocque, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Hephzibah
Janie Dixon, Bachelor of Science in Management; Mikki Mims, Bachelor of Science in Management; Dawn Richard, Master of Education.
Kennesaw
Michelle Ellis, Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Louisville
Bettye Burton, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Richmond Hill
Aaron Lane, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
In Alabama
Harvest
Josh Styes, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
In Delaware
Smyrna
Tony Clampitt, Bachelor of Science in Human Services.
In Florida
Jacksonville
Kimberly Forrest, Associate of Science in Business.
Keystone Heights
Chloe Head, Bachelor of Arts in Religion.
In Michigan
Grand Blanc
Carmen Francis, Master of Education.
White Lake
Emily Mujais, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
In Missouri
Saint Charles
Keziah Lehr, Specialized Major in Intercultural Studies.
In New Jersey
Newark
Andres Salazar Quesada, Master of Business Administration.
In New York
Brooklyn
Geneva Gee, Master of Business Administration.
Lisbon
Ashley McGrath, Bachelor of Arts in Music Education.
In Texas
Houston
Mario Melendez, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Katy
Jill Scott, Master of Education.
APO AE
Sabrina Morton, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Colombia
Bogota
Daniel Restrepo, Bachelor of Science Business Administration
Venezuela
Caracas
Carlos Silva Willson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.