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MILLIGAN COLLEGE, TN (May 9, 2002)-Milligan College commencement exercises will be held this Sunday (May 12) 2 p.m. The 128 graduates include 33 bachelor of arts, 89 bachelor of science, three bachelor of science in nursing, two master of education degrees and one master of science in occupational therapy degree.

Paul M. Blowers of Emmanuel School of Religion will present the commencement address, and his father, Russell F. Blowers, retired senior minister of East 91st Street Christian Church in Indianapolis, Ind., will present the baccalaureate address and be honored with Milligan’s highest award for service, the Fide et Amore.

The Class of 2002 comes from 21 states and three foreign countries. Twenty-two percent are graduating with honors. Majors with the largest numbers include business administration, communications, biology and elementary education.

Fourteen members of the Class of 2002 have already been accepted to graduate schools, such as Emory University, University of California at Berkley , George Washington University, University of Tennessee, Emmanuel School of Religion, Samford University, University of Louisville, Sherman School of Straight Chiropractic and Milligan College.

Due to limited seating and the large crowds expected Sunday, a ticket is required for entry to the main level and balcony of Seeger Chapel for the 2 p.m. commencement ceremony. General seating will be available in Lower Seeger where live viewing will be provided via video projection. The main level and balcony will be open for general seating at 1:45 p.m. Tickets are not required for the 10 a.m. baccalaureate service.

CLASS OF 2002

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Amber Marie Amland9

Cum Laude (English)

Kevin Scott Bobrow1,4
Magna Cum Laude (Bible/Ministry)

Suzanne Renee Bomgardner9
Cum Laude (English/Humanities)

Sue Ann Walker Branum4,8,9,10
Magna Cum Laude (History/English)

Jonathan Fisher Brown
(Youth Ministry)

Hannah Elizabeth Carson5
(Fine Arts)

Jeremy Paul Christian
(Communications)

Daniel Shay Dabney
(Bible/Ministry)

Brian McGrath Davis
(Bible/Ministry)

Ginger Marie Dillon8
(Humanities)

Misty Lyn Fry
(Communications)

Chesa B. Gonzales
(English)

Rebecca Leeann Gootee8,10
(History)

Scott Gregory Hall
(History)
William E.
Hauck
Cum Laude (Business Administration/ Youth Ministry)

Bethany Lynn Haynes
(Communications/Fine Arts)

Jessica L. Hedrick
(Youth Ministry)

Michael Kenneth Heim7
Cum Laude (Bible/Ministry)

Erin Leslie Hogshead9,10
(English)

Regina E. Holtman4,8
Magna Cum Laude (Communications/ History)

Jason Michael Lee
(Bible/Ministry/Communications)

Erin Lorraine Moore
(Bible/Ministry/Sociology)

Nathan A. Moulder
(Communications)

Drane Andrew Parker
(Bible/Ministry)

Kent M. Pettit8
(Bible/Ministry)

Jeremiah David Richards
(Youth Ministry)

Yendra Ruiz
(Biology)

Natalya Klinova Seals
Cum Laude (Business Administration)

Sarah Jo Small
(Fine Arts)

Kristin Marie Smalley
Cum Laude (Elementary Education)

Aaron James Thomas10
(English)

Adrianne Lee Trogden
(Elementary Education)

Jeremy Dean Walker
(Bible/Ministry)

Bachelor of Science Degree

Sandra Diane Allen7
Magna Cum Laude (Business Administration)

Michael Amare
(Biology)

Chris Archer
(Communications)

Harry C (Buddy) Arnold7
Cum Laude (Communications)

Lori Ann Arnold
(Business Administration)

Kenneth Lance Ashby
(Communications)

Amber Barrett
(Early Childhood Develop-ment/Elementary Education)

Shirley Ann Laney Barwick7
Magna Cum Laude (Business Admin-istration)

Latisha Lauren Bertoli
Cum Laude (Biology)

Nichole M. Berwanger2,4
Magna Cum Laude (Accounting/Busi-ness Administration)

Natalie D’Ann Black4
Magna Cum Laude (Early Childhood Development)

Chad W. Booth
(Communications)

Katherine Corbin Bray
(Business Administration)

Lisa Ann Bowen Broadwater7
Cum Laude (Business Administration)

Walter David Brown
(Business Administration)

Tammy Richardson Buchanan7
(Business Administration)

Amanda Carter
(Communications)

Kendra Beth Click
(Biology)

Sarah Katherine Coleman
(Communications)

Michael Combs
(Business Administration)

Laura M. Danhauer4
Magna Cum Laude (Business Admin-istration)

Katherine L. Dowda7
Cum Laude (Psychology)

Derek Wayne Dyer
(Computer Information Systems)

Heather Rae Eckman
(Elementary Education)

Annie Virginia Eckstrom
(Biology)

Mary Beth Ellis
(Communications)

Pedro Costa Figueira4
Magna Cum Laude (Human Per-formance and Exercise Science)

Courtney Jo Gardner4
Magna Cum Laude (Biology)

Mark Lynn Garland
Magna Cum Laude (Business Admin-istration)

Clifton T. Gibson10
Magna Cum Laude (Biology)

Phillip Bowlick Greene
(Communications)

Ashley Jean Greer
Cum Laude (Mathematics)

John Thomas Hackett IV
Cum Laude (Biology)

Megan Kathleen Hackler
Cum Laude (Elementary Education)

Jaclynn Gail Heffren
(Elementary Education)

Christina Hensley
Cum Laude (Accounting/Computer Information Systems)

John Andrew Hicks
(Psychology)

David Wayne Hilton
(Business Administration)

Christy Ann Holbrook
(Early Childhood Development)

Nevan Andrew Hooker
(Communications)

James Ricky Howard
(Computer Information Systems)

Anna Lee Johnson
(Elementary Education)

Aaron Harper Johnston
(Business Administration)

Jaclyn Marie Judson
(Business Administration)

Elizabeth Mae Jurgens
(Business Administration)

Lauren Marie Keister
(Communications)

Machelle M. Louks
(Business Administration)

Deane’ Lorraine Lowe
(Early Childhood Development/Ele-mentary Education)

Jeremy James Mashburn
(Biology)

Alison Renee Matney
(Human Performance and Exercise Science)

David Bailey Mayer II
(Biology)

Daniel Bradley McMahan
(Psychology)

Eric Lynn McMurray7
Cum Laude (Business Administration)

Layla Micheo
(Computer Information Systems)

Travis D. Mitchum
(Communications)

Portia Monique Morrison
Cum Laude (Biology)

Tammy Jo Minnick Mowdy
(Business Administration)

Kelly James Musick7
(Business Administration)

Sarah Michelle Patrick
(Psychology)

Jonathan Roy Phillippe
(Computer Information Systems)

Bobby Ray Phillips
(Human Performance and Exercise Science)

Monica Lynn Poparad
(Early Childhood Development/Ele-mentary Education)

Joshua Aaron Porter
(Human Performance and Exercise Science)

Renee Michelle Posey
(Early Childhood Development/Ele-mentary Education)

Melissa Leigh Potter
(Communications)

Jonathan Michael Powell
(Business Administration)

Rebecca Sue Ruby10
(Human Performance and Exercise Science)

Jillian Goodeve Schweizer
(Communications/Psychology)

Dawn Renee Shatzer3
(Human Performance and Exercise Science)

Jared W Shoemaker
(Psychology)

Sarah Elizabeth Sidell
(Business Administration)

Julie Ann Slavens
(Psychology)

Andrew J Stoots10
(Human Performance and Exercise Science)

Carolyn D. Street7
(Business Administration)

Jennifer Lynn Taber
(Mathematics)

Stephanie Ann Taber
(Chemistry)

Molly Elaine Tatum
(Communications)

Dalan Soares Telles
(Computer Information Systems)

Jennifer Kristin Thomas
(Psychology)

Jenny Lyn Trivett
(Early Childhood Development)

Ramirez Marques Uliana
(Computer Information Systems)

Eryn Bracy Weeks
(Early Childhood Development)

David Alex Weir
(Business Administration)

William David West II7
(Business Administration)

Sarah A. Whetzel
Cum Laude (Elementary Education)

Thomas A Wiles V
(Communications)

Lindsey Maureen Wortman7
(Business Administration)

Amber Mae Ybarra
(Psychology)

Joy Kathleen Zasadny
(Human Performance and Exercise Science)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Emily Rebecca Luetscher6

Ann Dee Rettig

Tanyelle Elizabeth Treece

 

Master of Education Degree

Gina Ravon Bishop

Allison Lane Seeley

Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy

Heather Holly Greene

1 First in class
2 Second in class
3 Not participating
4 Alpha Chi Honor Society member
5 Alpha Psi Omega Honor Society
member
6 Milligan College Nursing Honor Society member (regalia includes gold and white cord)
7 Omicron-Psi Honor Society member
8 Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society member
9 Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society member
10 Secondary or K-12 teacher licensure

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