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SWU celebrates ‘Class of 2013’

SWU celebrates ‘Class of 2013’

    05.13.13 | Academics Awards and recognitions

    Southern Wesleyan University graduates march down Wesleyan Drive just prior to graduation ceremonies May 10 at the university’s campus in Central.

     

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    Ken Dupin, center, received an honorary doctorate during graduation ceremonies May 10 at Southern Wesleyan University. Pictured from left is Dupin’s wife, Joy; Dupin; Keith Iddings, university provost; and Todd Voss, SWU president. Dupin was the speaker for three ceremonies on the university’s campus in Central.

     

     

     

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    Joy Bryant, left, congratulates Patrick Gue of Mauldin following graduation ceremonies May 11 at Southern Wesleyan University in Central. Gue, who received his master of ministry degree, is pastor of First Haitian Evangelistic Wesleyan Church in Greenville. He is pictured with his wife, Miriane and their children Pamela, Chantale, Micah and Rose. Bryant is executive director of alumni and constituent relations at SWU.

     

     

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    Southern Wesleyan University President Todd Voss congratulates Tim Hiott of Easley during graduation ceremonies May 11 for students enrolled in adult evening degree programs. Hiott received a master of education in administration and supervision degree.

     

     

     

     

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    Shayla Walden of Hephzibah, Ga., celebrates with her twins, Jake and Jordan, following graduation ceremonies at Southern Wesleyan University in Central. Walden, who received her MBA, was able to finish her studies via Skype sessions with her professor and visits from her classmates.

     

     

     

     

     

    More than 300 graduates received their associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees during three ceremonies at Southern Wesleyan University in Central.

    Each ceremony began with a processional along Wesleyan Drive, as students, anticipating their new degrees, were led by the City of Greenville Pipes and Drums, playing “Scotland the Brave.” The musical aspect of this celebration continued inside with inspirational music from the University Singers.

    “The heart of the university’s mission and purpose is most evidenced through the teaching and mentoring the students receive from our faculty,” said Todd Voss, university president, in his opening remarks. “The scholarship and commitment of our faculty to their students and their faith in Christ in the classroom and throughout the learning process is the substance of this university and what we strive to fulfill.”

    The commencement speaker was Rev. Ken Dupin, who has served as a pastor in The Wesleyan Church for 31 years and is a research fellow at Virginia Tech’s Corporate Research Center. In 2008, Dupin founded N2Care, a result of his Ph.D. research and his passion for issues affecting the aging population. N2Care’s team under Dupin’s leadership created the MEDCottage, an innovation the media has affectionately called the “granny pod.”

    Dupin shared about how in midlife he began observing successful people. He found a common denominator was that they have experienced times of sacrifice somewhere in their lives.

    “Sacrifice generates passion. No change is greater than your willingness to make a sacrifice, but if there is no sacrifice, you end up blaming other people for your mediocrity. Whatever your dream is today, dream it. Don’t be afraid to sacrifice. The greater the sacrifice, the greater the opportunity,” concluded Dupin.

    Southern Wesleyan University President Todd Voss presented Dupin an honorary doctorate for his achievements.

    Students graduating from the university’s traditional program participated in a ceremony May 10, while students enrolled in the adult evening program participated in two ceremonies May 11. Each ceremony took place in the auditorium of Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center.

    Southern Wesleyan University graduates included:

    In South Carolina

    Aiken

    Adriene Bollig, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Mechelle Creech, Master of Science in Management; Janice Howard, Master of Business Administration; Nicole Lancaster, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Brian Martin, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Lorraine Williams, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

    Anderson

    Nolan Black, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Andrew Debo, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Brenda Dutton, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Meagan James, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Amanda Jones, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Travis Peacock, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Mo Seay, Master of Business Administration; Ricos Wright, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

    Barnwell

    Deanna Ridgeway, Master of Business Administration.

    Beech Island

    Deborah Holley, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Wanda Walker, Master of Business Administration.

    Bethune

    Tate Williamson, Master of Business Administration.

    Blackstock

    Krysten Branham, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

    Bluffton

    Coleman Brown, Bachelor of Arts in History.

    Blythewood

    Greg Welch, Master of Business Administration.

    Boiling Springs

    Shajuana Dawkins, Associate of Arts in General Studies; Anna Nusz, Bachelor of Science in Human Services.

    Cayce

    Faith Jamison, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

    Central

    Amy Agosti, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Dawn Bright, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Chloe Bryant, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Wayne Evans, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Sofia Gomez, Bachelor of Arts in Biology; Stephanie Lee, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Nicolas Luque Cifuentes, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Thomas Parham, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Aimee Springer, Bachelor of Science in Biology.

    Charleston

    Shelley Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

    Clemson

    Veronica Clampitt, Bachelor of Arts in English; Amanda Robinson, Bachelor of Science - Specialized Major: Exercise Science; Ashley Robinson, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Jared Wigington, Bachelor of Arts in English.

    Columbia

    Dana Aldighieri, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Felicia Baccus-George, Associate of Science in Business; Lashaun Benjamin, Bachelor of Science in Human Services; Michael Brice, Associate of Arts in General Studies; Lindsey Brown, Master of Business Administration; Laura Castelli, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Melinda Fair, Master of Business Administration; Erica Goines, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Felisha Henry, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Lisa Jenkins, Master of Science in Management; Craig Lawson, Master of Science in Management; Tyra Marshall, Associate of Science in Business; Michelle Muller, Master of Business Administration; Lynda Orange, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Kisha Price, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Ashley Robinson, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Aron Seegars, Master of Business Administration; Monica Smith, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Barbara Specter, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Danny Strickland, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; La'trell Sutton, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Russell Thompson, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Tina Walker, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Audrey White, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Wendy Willingham, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision.

    Cowpens

    Stephen Burgess, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

    Duncan

    Regina Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

    Easley

    Bambi Anthony, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Derek Brown, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Linda Caraway, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Cory Dodgens, Bachelor of Arts in Music; Chris Everhart, Associate of Science in Business; Mark Haller, Master of Business Administration; Timothy Hiott, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Stacy Huff, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Erica James, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Todd Jones, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; A.J. Millis, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education; Nathaniel Nauss, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Kelley Norwine, Master of Ministry; Justin Patterson, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education; Mike Revis, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Kristen Ridley, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Hayley Smith, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Amy White, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Megan Williams, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Quincy Williams, Bachelor of Science Business Management; Kelli Willimon, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Christopher Willis, Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science.

    Edgefield

    Brenda Dukes, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

    Elgin

    Crystal Lynn, Associate of Arts General Studies; Beth Ruffin, Master of Business Administration.

    Fair Play

    Nick Ackley, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry; Phil Harris, Associate of Science in Business.

    Fort Mill

    Marschal Martens, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

    Fountain Inn

    Carrie Kay, Bachelor of Science in Human Services; Sara Long, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership.

    Gadsden

    Janie Young, Associate of Science in Business .

    Gaffney

    Tammy Brown, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Kimberly Martin, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision.

    Gilbert

    Steve Senf, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision.

    Goose Creek

    Yamil Perez, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services.

    Graniteville

    Sherri Saxon, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

    Greenville

    Angelo Antonino, Associate of Science in Business; Donnie Blackwell, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Toni Brookshire, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Anjosia Brown, Master of Business Administration; Hannah-Sue Coleman, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Alex Cowart, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services; Tiffany Dickerson, Bachelor of Science in  Business Administration; Thomas Floyd, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Leslie Glover, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry; Darah Huffman, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Angel Muhammad, Master of Business Administration; Laurie Pinckney, Master of Business Administration; Kristy Ray, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; David Vickery, Associate of Arts in General Studies.

    Greenwood

    Tessa Blackburn, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Stephanie Massey, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Robert McClinton, Master of Ministry; David Myers, Master of Education.

    Greer

    Nate Crain, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Jonathan Duty, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Jessica Hutcheson, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Ben Steves, Master of Business Administration; Darin Thomas, Master of Business Administration; Effie Williams, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision.

    Hollywood

    Crystal Brisbon, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

    Honea Path

    Jonathan Martin, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

    Hopkins

    Alethia Clifton, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Cynthia Harrelson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

    Inman

    Holly Pitts, Master of Business Administration.

    Irmo

    Geraldine Abraham, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Mildred Allen, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Kelly Boso, Master of Science in Management; Ross McCoon, Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science; Kimberly Morris, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Tamara Turner, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Janine White, Master of Science in Management.

    Johns Island

    Jewroshelwa O'Banner, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

    Johnston

    Robert Williams, Master of Science in Management.

    La France

    Samantha McCraw, Bachelor of Arts in Music.

    Ladson

    Terry Dimiceli, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Terrica Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Tabatha Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Management; Hafeezah Yates, Bachelor of Science in Human Services.

    Leesville

    Brittany Shumpert, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Francine Tolen, Associate of Science in Business.

    Lexington

    Maria Dayton, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Christina Freeman, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; John Greco, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; LaBon Hardy, Associate of Arts in General Studies; Tonya Labrador, Master of Business Administration; Janet Smoak, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

    Liberty

    Emily Cothran, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Derrick Craft, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Terry Patterson, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education; Phillip Powell, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Tassie Prezzia, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Rachel Smith, Bachelor of Arts in Music; Sarah Smith, Bachelor of Arts in Music; Daniel Swords, Bachelor of Science Business Administration; Joseph Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science; Erica Winkler, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership.

    Lyman

    Alicia Crutchlow, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision.

    Mauldin

    Patrick Gue, Master of Ministry; Timia Hunter, Master of Business Administration; Jerry Samuel, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

    Moncks Corner

    Leesa Daniels, Bachelor of Science in Management; Ariel Green, Associate of Science in Business; Chelle Holman, Master of Business Administration; Kenneth Lambeth, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

    Montmorenci

    Erica Gordon, Bachelor of Science in Management.

    Mount Pleasant

    Jennifer Page, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

    North Augusta

    Andre Andrade, Master of Business Administration; Gaynell Bryant, Master of Business Administration; Dean Celestin, Master of Business Administration; Johnny Clark, Master of Business Administration; Katherine Crisp, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Chinkara Dooley, Associate of Arts in General Studies; Jacqleen Elliott, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Rose Gillens, Master of Science in Management; Danielle Hannah, Master of Business Administration; Carol Jones, Master of Science in Management; Loretta Lagrone-Taylor, Master of Science in Management. 

    North Charleston

    Margaret Goode, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Fran Harris, Associate of Science in Business.

    Okatie

    Candace Graves, Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

    Orangeburg

    Beverly Hawkins, Master of Science in Management.

    Pelzer

    RicaRose Conover, Master of Business Administration; Pam DeYoung, Associate of Science in Business; Jennifer McCurley, Bachelor of Science in Special Education.

    Pendleton

    Kristen Hughes, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Neva Knotts, Associate of Science in Business; Bradley Peay. Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Dystinie Russell, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Kathryn Schall, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice; Brandon Webb, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

    Pickens

    Matt Blackwell, Bachelor of Science in Pre Medicine/Dentistry; Patty Carr, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Bart Cone, Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science; Carlin Grant, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Wes Hendricks, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Margaret Holder, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Carrie Howard, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Brandon Looper, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services; Joseph Morgan, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Kendall Ray, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services; Katie Stillwell, Bachelor of Science in Social Science; Jennifer Trotter, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership.

    Piedmont

    Laura Young, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

    Rock Hill

    Nikki Nelson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

    Ruffin

    Faith Lingard, Master of Business Administration.

    Salem

    Brittany Looney, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership.

    Seneca

    April Adams, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Hughton Bailey, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Jennifer Bond, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Matt Crowe, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education; Raphael Fernandes, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Matt Fields, Bachelor of Science in  Business Management; Stanford Glenn, Master of Ministry;  Ekow Kwofie, Bachelor of Science in Management of Information Technology; Brad Liles, Bachelor of Science in Special Education; Brett Simmons, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Lynette Vargo, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision.

    Simpsonville

    Patricia Cloninger, Bachelor of Arts in Religion; Amber Gilbert, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Christina Pearson, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Megan Phillips, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Kent Roper, Master of Business Administration; Leah Sullivan, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Crystal Symsick, Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science; Ryan Tolley, Master of Business Administration.

    Six Mile

    Randy Hammers, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Melissa Parker, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision.

    Spartanburg

    Charlie Fine, Bachelor of Arts in Religion; Rochard Gibson, Bachelor of Science - Specialized Major: Exercise Science; Detra Olley, Master of Business Administration.

    Summerville

    James Morton, Bachelor of Science in Management; Erica Tadio, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Kathy Trill, Associate of Science in Business.

    Tamassee

    Katherine Allen, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Stephanie Brewer, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Mack Whitmire, Associate of Science in Business.

    Taylors

    Britni Key, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.

    Townville

    Melissa Dobbins, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services.

    Travelers Rest

    Leah Stafford, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Todd Stafford, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision.

    Trenton

    Terrance Brightharp, Master of Business Administration.

    Walhalla

    Daniel Guinn, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics; Lynn Honea, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Paige Lee, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Liza Smith, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Tish Winchester, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Laura Duncan, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

    Warrenville

    Deborah Dixon, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Natalie Glover, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

    West Columbia

    Clark Frady, Master of Science in Management; Puree Rivers, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision.

    West Union

    Leigh Ann Thomas, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision.

    Westminster

    Stephanie Shepherd, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Amber Freeman, Master of Education in Administration and Supervision; Kayla Griffith, Bachelor of Science in Math Education; Chad James, Master of Education in Classroom Leadership; Nicole Marcengill, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Della Massey, Associate of Arts in General Studies.

    Woodruff

    Anita Harrington, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

     

    In North Carolina

    Brevard

    Travis Hayes, Bachelor of Arts in Religion; Will Henderson, Bachelor of Arts Religion.

    High Point

    Shaina Bucholtz, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Bethany Burrow, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Angela Renfroe, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.

    Jamestown

    Erin Wagner, Bachelor of Science in Human Services.

    Kings Mountain

    Ashley Witherspoon, Bachelor of Science - Specialized Major: Exercise Science.

    Lowell

    Addai Lazo, Bachelor of Arts in Religion.

    Raleigh

    Nate Miller, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services.

    Thomasville

    Zach Childress, Bachelor of Arts in Religion; Harmonee Klein, Bachelor of Science in Special Education. 

    Troy

    Mark Atkins, Bachelor of Arts in Religion.

     

    In Georgia

    Augusta

    Yvonne Booker, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Janie Dixon, Master of Business Administration; Lakisha Fuzz, Master of Business Administration; Cicely Harpe, Master of Science in Management; Quandra Jeter, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Glynis Key, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Vickie Palmer, Master of Business Administration; LaToya Riles, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Sherita Roundtree, Master of Business Administration; Stephen Smith, Master of Science in Management; Pamela Wheatley, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

    Bloomingdale

    Casey Johnson, Bachelor of Science - Specialized Major: Exercise Science.

    Columbus

    Ciara Walker, Bachelor of Science in Social Science.

    Grovetown

    Karen Saltzman, Master of Science in Management; Nick Seigler, Associate of Arts in General Studies.

    Harlem

    Josh Robinson, Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

    Evans

    Michael Jones, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Jackson Padgett, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Jason Pollock, Master of Business Administration; Michael Steinmeyer, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Kim Whitfield, Master of Science in Management.

    Hephzibah

    Carl Eubanks, Master of Science in Management; Carina Swain, Master of Business Administration; Sheila Thomas, Associate of Science in Business; Shayla Walden, Master of Business Administration. 

    Jefferson

    Nick Ladd, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services.

    Louisville

    Bettye Burton, Master of Business Administration.

    Martinez

    Kathryn Bongard, Master of Business Administration; Felicia Dixon, Master of Business Administration.

    Powder Springs

    Ashley Cooper, Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication.

    Sugar Hill

    Joey Stewart, Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies.

    Suwanee

    Ryan Propes, Bachelor of Science in Pre Medicine/Dentistry.

     

    In Delaware

    Harrington

    Mark Tennefoss, Bachelor of Arts in Religion.

     

    In Indiana

    Fort Wayne

    Joshua Hazeldine, Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies.

     

    In Nevada

    Las Vegas

    Mary Kathryn Rash, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.

     

    In Virginia

    Franklin

    Jasmine Smith, Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication.

    Newport News

    Amanda Williams, Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication; Stephanie Williams, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.

    Staunton

    Anna Argot, Bachelor of Arts in English.

     

    In Serbia

    Zrenjanin

    Nikola Lambic, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

    With regional education centers conveniently located across South Carolina, as well as fully online programs for select degrees, Southern Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ.

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