Southern Wesleyan University graduates 284
Members of Southern Wesleyan University’s faculty and administration applaud the new graduates as they process toward their graduation ceremony May 3. The university held two graduation ceremonies – May 3 for traditional graduates and May 5 for graduates enrolled in the Adult and Graduate Studies program.
Southern Wesleyan University graduates, their families and friends gathered at the campus in Central on May 3 and 5 to mark a milestone moment.
The speaker for the graduation ceremonies was Rev. James Wiggins, vice president of development at Southern Wesleyan University. In addition to his current post, Wiggins has served on the university’s board of trustees and has spent more than 50 years in ministry for The Wesleyan Church. He plans to retire at the end of June.
Wiggins is a 1958 graduate of Southern Wesleyan University and earned his master of education degree from Clemson University in 1962.
In his address, Wiggins told of his journey from rural Glendale, N.C. to Southern Wesleyan, known at the time as Wesleyan Methodist College. Despite having little money, Wiggins recalled how then-president R.C. Mullinax visited his home and showed a genuine interest and how God provided money for him to enroll. It was during college where he met Lois, to whom he’s been married for more than 50 years.
“You are here today as a testimonial that you never gave up. Let’s celebrate this day,” Wiggins said. “God has raised each of you up to success and to bless your generation.”
At the conclusion of the address, Dr. Todd Voss, Southern Wesleyan’s president, called Lois up to the platform to join her husband as he received an honorary doctor of divinity degree and a surprise – a video message from their son John, who is currently stationed in Afghanistan.
The May 2012 Graduation was held in Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on Southern Wesleyan’s campus in Central, S.C.
Students graduating from the university’s traditional program participated in the ceremony on Thursday, May 3, at 3 p.m. Students graduating from the university’s Adult and Graduate Studies programs from all locations participated in a ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at Central.
During the May 3 ceremony, Scott Allen received a degree posthumously for his son, Nowlan Allen, who passed away this past December.
The university conferred 284 degrees, according to Registrar Rock McCaskill.
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 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. For details, go to www.swu.edu.
The following students earned degrees from Southern Wesleyan University:
In South Carolina
Abbeville
Amy Gable, Master of Education.
Aiken
Jimmy Howard, Master of Business Administration; Harry Myers, Bachelor of Science in Management; Katherine Wren, Master of Education.
Anderson
Janaye Gillard, Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication; Lachandra Lee, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Kathie Smith, Bachelor of Science in Human Services; Jeremy Stewart, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Fatimah Williams, Associate of Arts General Studies; Billy Jack Woodall, Master of Business Administration.
Beech Island
Cynthia Philpot, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Belton
Danita Jones, Master of Business Administration.
Blythewood
Jennifer Pendleton, Master of Business Administration; Paul Wehrum, Master of Business Administration.
Boiling Springs
Emily Daniel, Master of Education; Sarah Frady, Master of Education.
Campobello
Miranda Arms, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Cayce
Doris Brumfield, Master of Science in Management.
Central
Danielle Broome, Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication; Sean Burgess, Bachelor of Arts in Biology; Kenny Gilmore, Bachelor of Science in Accounting; Lauren Hayes, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Jordei Jameson, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice;Julie Laginestra, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Franklin Lytle, Master of Business Administration; Brittany Molloseau, Bachelor of Arts in Music; Abbie Sawyer, Bachelor of Science - Specialized Major: Exercise Science; Luke Sawyer, Bachelor of Arts in Religion; Samantha Scott, Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication; Mark Sears, Bachelor of Science in Pre Medicine/Dentistry; Justin Trammell, Bachelor of Arts in Religion; Leigh Turner, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; David Williams, Master of Business Administration.
Charleston
Charene Barber, Master of Business Administration; Earl Graham, Bachelor of Science in Management; Samuel Loggins, Master of Business Administration; Adegbuyi Ogunbule, Bachelor of Science in Management; Mary Veasey, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Clemson
Melissa Heck, Bachelor of Arts in Music; Nickie Heerschap, Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication; Renea Mosley, Bachelor of Arts in English; Brigit Wigington, Bachelor of Arts in Music Education.
Columbia
Pamela Bannister, Master of Business Administration; Elisa Blackwell, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Laurin Boggero, Master of Business Administration, Nathaniel Bonaparte, Master of Education; Joseph Cochran, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Matt Daugherty, Master of Business Administration; Carolyn Evans, Master of Science in Management; Cleveland Jackson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; DeJuan Jones, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration;Lewis Kellam, Master of Science in Management; Aretha Langston, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Ryan McGrath, Master of Business Administration; Tara Pearson, Master of Science in Management; Deitrich Singletary, Master of Business Administration; Connie Vinson, Master of Business Administration; Terri Von Besser, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Cassandra Williams, Master of Science in Management; Zina Witherspoon, Master of Business Administration; Dwan Young Master of Science in Management.
Conway
Courtney Sellers, Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science.
Dillon
Daniel Baxley, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Lane Wallace, Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Duncan
Barbara Givens, Master of Business Administration.
Easley
Tim Allen, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Jessica Anderson, Associate of Science in Business; Angela Atkins, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration;Mandy Barnes, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Steve Barr, Master of Business Administration; Tamie Chapman, Associate of Science in Business; Hillary Davis, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Linda Driggers, Master of Business Administration; Josh Hutto, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services; Tim Johnson, Master of Business Administration; Karen Lebedovych, Master of Business Administration; Serena Miles, Bachelor of Arts in Music; Hannah Parris, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice; Milton Robinson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Nancy Turpin, Master of Business Administration; David Williams, Master of Business Administration.
Edgefield
James Fleming, Associate of Science in Business.
Elgin
Marvin Deas, Master of Science in Management.
Florence
Justin Green, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Fountain Inn
Douglas Holt, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Michael Willis, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Goose Creek
Carol Allen. Associate of Science in Business; Cristy Hudson, Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Graniteville
Brittany Hodson, Master of Education; Kenny Kimberly, Master of Business Administration.
Gray Court
Neal Willis, Master of Business Administration.
Greenville
Melinda Brockman, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Terrell Brown, Master of Education; Patrice Carroll, Master of Business Administration; Brooke Davis, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Tammi DeShields-Hall, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Andrea Devon, Master of Education; Megan Hanlin, Master of Education; Lana Henderson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration;Jenn Kaminska, Master of Education; Chad Liner, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Lauren Pollard, Bachelor of Arts in English; DJ Price, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Justin Rademacher, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services; Martha Rampey, Bachelor of Science - Specialized Major; Leona Walfield, Master of Business Administration; Barbara Williams, Associate of Science in Business.
Greenwood
Grant McCaslan, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Zay Sanders, Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Greer
Kareem Bookert, Associate of Science in Business; Kisha Coleman, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Rene Davis, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Stephanie Donald, Master of Business Administration; Melissa Hughes Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Ashley Jackson, Master of Education;
Tony Payne, Master of Business Administration; Sarah Savarese, Master of Education; C
Martin Tipper, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Les Tisdale, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Christy Williams, Master of Education; LaToya Woodberry, Master of Business Administration; William Wright, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Hanahan
Douglas Bastian, Master of Business Administration.
Honea Path
Becca Friddle, Master of Business Administration; Chad Jones, Associate of Science in Business; Tim Jones, Associate of Science in Business.
Inman
Stephanie Anders, Master of Education; Jenna Fowler, Master of Education.
Irmo
Odessa Johnson, Master of Business Administration.
Iva
Leslie Davenport, Associate of Arts in General Studies.
Johns Island
Tia White, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Ladson
Julia Gunderson, Bachelor of Science in Management; Priscillia Magwood, Associate of Science in Business; Joyce Riddle, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Lexington
Kim Adams, Master of Business Administration; Christina Freeman, Associate of Science in Business; Sandra Smith, Master of Science in Management; Matt Timmerman, Master of Science in Management.
Liberty
Brittnee Boggs, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Corey Clardy, Bachelor of Science in Pre Medicine/Dentistry; Jenifer Griffis, Master of Education;
Rebecca Nightingale, Associate of Arts in General Studies; Brandon Smith, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Jessica Watson, Associate of Science in Business.
Lyman
Wendy Pratt, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Mauldin
Andres Beltran, Master of Business Administration; Denise Clark, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Tyrone Mattison, Master of Business Administration.
Moncks Corner
Douglas Sperry, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Moore
Ashley Henderson, Master of Education; Rebecca Stevens, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Mountain Rest
Laura Mount, Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
North Charleston
Christina Brown, Bachelor of Science in Management; Heavenleigh Carmon, Bachelor of Science in Management; Monique Frasier, Bachelor of Science in Management; Patricia Generette, Bachelor of Science in Management; Diedra Green, Master of Business Administration.
New Ellenton
Rasheka Gaines, Associate of Science in Business; Jayne Williams, Master of Business Administration; Cheryl Young, Associate of Science in Business.
North Augusta
Paul Garrett, Associate of Science in Business; Brad Hanson, Master of Business Administration; Stephanie Heyman, Associate of Science in Business; Jeff Jones, Master of Business Administration; Keith Spires, Associate of Science in Business.
Pendleton
Katie Barnette, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Jessica Poore, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Peggy Williams, Master of Business Administration.
Pickens
Kandy Brooks, Master of Business Administration; Rebecca Clark, Master of Business Administration; Wesley Day, Bachelor of Arts in Music; Brittany Reid, Bachelor of Arts in English Education; John Michael Smith, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services.
Piedmont
Lorrie Bennefield, Associate of Science in Business; Dale Harris, Master of Business Administration; Nilza Hollingsworth, Master of Business Administration; Stephen Morrill, Bachelor of Arts in Religion; Sydney Wigington, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Vonda Wilson, Associate of Science in Business.
Ravenel
Paula Jones, Master of Business Administration.
Ridge Spring
LaTonya Seaborn, Associate of Science in Business.
Rock Hill
Micah Wolfe, Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Seneca
Tess Cannon, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Mary Douglas, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Jessica Ficarra, Bachelor of Science in Human Services; Jessica Holbrooks, Master of Business Administration; Tracey Lewin, Master of Business Administration; Leanna Lusk, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education; Kelsey Morrison, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Katie Owens, Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Simpsonville
Brian Burch, Master of Business Administration; Allison Crain, Master of Education; India Donaldson, Master of Business Administration; Gail Foster, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Marshall McCall, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Amanda Newsome, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; John Roberts, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Lisa Searight, Master of Education; Detrice Smith, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Caso Suarez, Associate of Science in Business; Judy Vasquez, Master of Business Administration; Sam Vignjevic, Master of Business Administration; Meredith Wells, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Six Mile
Lacey Hale, Bachelor of Science in Special Education; Tammy Youngblood, Associate of Science in Business.
Spartanburg
Melissa Allen, Master of Education; Paje Smith, Master of Education; Stefanie Smith, Master of Education; Gracie Williams, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Summerville
Bryan Bennett, Bachelor of Science in Management; Sharon Bennett, Associate of Science in Business; Philip Clark, Master of Business Administration; Sheila Cole, Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Kathy Kjellman, Bachelor of Science in Management; James McFadden, Bachelor of Science in Management; Vivian Pinckney, Bachelor of Science in Management; Jesus Shelby, Master of Business Administration; Renee Simmons Bachelor of Science in Management; Nichole Smith, Bachelor of Science in Management; Chris Widmer, Master of Business Administration; Carolyn Zanders, Associate of Science in Business.
Sumter
Courtney Webster, Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science.
Suwanee
Tony Ronco, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Services.
Taylors
Barry Douglas, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Jacqueline Roach, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Tega Cay
Alexander Cuff, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Travelers Rest
Otis Rabon, Master of Business Administration.
Walhalla
Tonijane Partin, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.
Warrenville
Lachelle Moment, Bachelor of Science in Management.
West Columbia
Lacee Ash, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; John Lovett, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
West Union
Brittany Clement, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Carissa McKinney, Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication; Sarah Wald, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.
Westminster
Zach Rogers, Bachelor of Arts in English Education; Marcia Webb, Associate of Arts in General Studies.
Williamston
Amy Allen, Master of Education; Colicus Jones, Bachelor of Arts in Music.
In North Carolina
Asheboro
Tara Parrish, Bachelor of Arts in Religion.
Charlotte
Jennifer Taylor, Master of Business Administration.
Gastonia
Ethan Cashwell, Bachelor of Arts in History.
Gold Hill
Amanda Almond, Bachelor of Arts in English Education.
Hendersonville
Tessa Headrick, Master of Education.
Huntersville
Aaron Plummer, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education.
Lincolnton
Tyler McGrady, Bachelor of Science Pre Medicine/Dentistry.
Locust
Matthew Large, Bachelor of Science in Math Education.
Maiden
David Nonnenmacher, Bachelor of Arts in Religion.
Monroe
Stacey Gladden-Harmon, Master of Science in Management.
Raleigh
Amanda Zepher, Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Thomasville
Danielle Cloer, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; Josh Klein, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education; Laurin McDowell, Bachelor of Arts in Religion.
In Georgia
Appling
Lora Harriott, Master of Education.
Augusta
Donte Davis, Associate of Science in Business; Dwanette Pullings, Master of Education.
Decatur
Manie Forbes, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Evans
Paula Davis, Associate of Science in Business; Cheryl Hartfield, Master of Business Administration; Francis Maddox, Master of Business Administration.
Grovetown
Poppie Blue, Master of Business Administration.
Harlem
Amber Lazenby, Master of Education; Saprina Minyard, Associate of Science in Business.
Hephzibah
Andrew Cato, Master of Business Administration; Shantei Dukes-William, Associate of Science in Business; Shannon Glisson, Master of Education; Veronica Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Management; Beverly Shaw, Master of Business Administration.
Martinez
Sheila Barton, Associate of Science in Business; Gina Hall, Master of Education; Pamela Livingston-Spruill, Master of Business Administration.
Waynesboro
Christine Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Management; Charles Thames, Bachelor of Science in Management.
Winder
Amy Shepard, Bachelor of Science in Human Services.
Union City
Rickell Walton, Bachelor of Science in Biology.
In Arizona
Glendale
Gio Ossa, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
In Delaware
Frederica
Stephanie Sestito, Bachelor of Science in Biology.
In Indiana
Farmersburg
Lauren Daffron, Bachelor of Arts in Religion.
In Massachusetts
Foxborough
Kerrie Walker, Bachelor of Science in Human Services.
In New York
Goshen
Briana Russo, Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
In Ohio
Castalia
Andrew Bolinger, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
In Pennsylvania
Athens
Mary Fairchild, Bachelor of Science - Specialized Major: Exercise Science.
In Texas
Houston
Henry Villafranco, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
In Virginia
Virginia Beach
Hunter Courtney, Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Canada
In Ontario
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Ricky Watson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.