167 th Commencement
hawks athletiC Center
MUrfreesboro, north Carolina
satUrday, May ninth two thoUsand and twenty-six ten o ’ CloCk in the Morning
The One hundred SixTy-SevenTh COmmenCemenT hawkS aThleTiC CenTer
*the ProCessional .................................... “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1” ............ Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
University Wind Ensemble Directed by Mary E. Hellmann Professor of Music
* aCadeMiC ProCession
Chief Faculty Marshal with University Mace
Faculty Marshals Gonfaloniers
Candidates for Degrees
University Faculty
Platform Party
*sCriPtUre reading and invoCation ............................................................................................................................J Brabban Professor Emeritus of Religion
*national antheM ...........................................“The Star-Spangled Banner” ...................... Francis Scott Key (1779-1843) arr. Robert W. Smith
University Wind Ensemble Directed by Mary E. Hellmann
welCoMe ...............................................................................................................................................
Rosemary M. Thomas President of the University
greetings
Cecil S. Hollomon, Jr. ‘68 Chair of the University Board of Trustees Antenette D. Stokes, Class of 2011 Chair, Board of Visitors
stUdent addresses ............................................................................................................................................
John J. Dilustro Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Gabriel Espiritu
Bachelor of Science, Recreation, Wellness, and Sport
Genesis Joyner
Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership
Destiny Makanjuola
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Gracie Ross
Bachelor of Science, History; Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Darryl Swinson
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Presentation of awards .................................................................................................................................
Provost Dilustro
Hunter S. Taylor
Associate Provost
Senior Scholastic Award Excellence in Teaching Award
Conferring of UndergradUate degrees
Presented by ...........................................................................................................................................
Provost Dilustro
Conferred by ....................................................................................................................................... President Thomas
Conferring of gradUate degrees
Presented by ...........................................................................................................................................
Provost Dilustro
Conferred by ....................................................................................................................................... President Thomas
Hooded by ..............................................................................................................................................
Hunter S. Taylor
Charge to the gradUating Class ................................................................................................................. President Thomas
*alMa Mater ..................................................................................................................... Annie Elberton Abernathy (1890) Arr. James M. Guthrie Darryl Swinson, Class of 2026
Refer to the back cover for the lyrics and history of the Alma Mater.
* benediCtion Jill A. Awuni Assistant Professor of Religion and Business Administration
* reCessional ............................................................“Crowning Glory” ......................................... Alfred Reed (1921-2005) University Wind Ensemble Directed by Mary E. Hellmann
Those who are able are asked to stand for the portions of the program asterisked (*). At the conclusion of the ceremony, the audience is asked to remain in place for the recessional of the platform party, faculty, and graduates.
Gabriel Espiritu is a recreation, wellness, and sport major and a member of the men’s baseball team. A Presidential Ambassador, Ministry Chaplain, and 2025 Commencement Marshal, Gabe is the Men’s Bible Study Leader and vice-president of the Honors College. He is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Chi Alpha Sigma and Alpha Chi where he serves as treasurer. He received the Honors College Service Award twice and earned the Outstanding Student Award. Gabe, a member of the Rotaract Club, was honored with the Vera Parker Womble Christian Service Award, the Estelle Thigpen Superior Citizenship Award, and was inducted into the Order of the Silver Feather.
Genesis Joyner is a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership major. She is a 2024 graduate of Chowan, where she received an undergraduate degree in business and was honored as the Business Student of the Month. During her time at Chowan, she was a member of Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate and served as club president. A member of the Honors College, she received the Honors College Outstanding Sophomore Award, and holds membership in Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society where she served as vice president.
Destiny Makanjuola is an exercise science major with a minor in psychology. A Leadership Scholar and member of the Honors College, Destiny holds membership in Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Chi Alpha Sigma and Phi Epsilon Kappa. A member of the women’s soccer team, Destiny served as a team captain, earned All-Conference Second Team twice, All-Conference Third Team, and was awarded the Ace Hardware Student-Athlete of the Week. She was also awarded Academic All-Conference and CSC Academic All District.
Gracie Ross, a double major in history and business administration with a concentration in marketing, received the Outstanding History Student twice, the Charles L. Paul History Award and Business Student of the Month. A 2025 Commencement Marshal and co-president of the Honors College, she is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Chi (secretary), Chi Alpha Sigma, Phi Alpha Theta, Pi Gamma Mu, and Sigma Beta Delta. A member of the women’s soccer team, she was the SAAC Representative and earned Fall Academic All-Conference. A Student Leadership Board member, Gracie received the Outstanding Student Award twice, the Maria Leonard Senior Book Award, and was inducted into the Order of the Silver Feather.
Darryl Swinson is a psychology major. He serves as secretary of the psychology club, treasurer of the science club and is a member of the Rotaract Club. He holds membership in Alpha Chi Honor Society, Psi Chi Honor Society, and Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society. Darryl is also a member of the Chowan Choir and has sung the National Anthem for several university events. He is an active member of the Worship Team, and was recently inducted into the Order of the Silver Feather.
Violin
Scott Cathcart
Bb Clarinet
Elijah Carson
Alto Saxophone
Dahleal Harmon
Tenor Saxophone
Derrick Harmon
Trumpet
Calvin Evans
Leo Ayres
Micaela Rameriz
Dr. Chad McGill*+
Stephanie Haroon+
ChOwan windS
Trombone
Clyde Gumbert+
Wayne Walton
Percussion
Jai’Marqus Jones
Naquan Richardson
Ryan Joyner
Ron Johnson*
Timpani
Christopher Kuykendall
Bass
Dr. Christopher Cook*
Piano
Suzanne Daniel*
*Faculty +Guest Artist
SeniOr BanqueT SpeakerS
Cody Ives is a criminal justice major and a member of the men’s baseball team. He is the recipient of the Male Criminal Justice Student of the Year Award and serves as an officer in the Criminal Justice Club. He is a member of Pi Gamma Mu and Alpha Phi Sigma honor societies and serves as the Worship Team Presentation Technician/ Media Operator. A Resident Assistant, Cody was honored as the Resident Assistant of the Year (2024–2025).
Diana Rodriguez is an exercise science major and a member of the women’s volleyball team. She is the Chowan All-Time Career Digs Leader, Conference Carolinas 2025 Defensive Player of the Year, 2025 First Team AllConference, 2025 CSC Academic All District Team, and D2CCA All South-East Region First Team. A 2025 Commencement Marshal, she is a member of Chi Alpha Sigma and Phi Epsilon Kappa. Diana was honored with the Spirit of the Hawks Award, named Most Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year and Best All Around Student.
Isaiah Sharpe is an exercise science major and a member of the football team. He is an Omega Psi Phi member and chapter president, a member of Rotaract and the NAACP Club. Isaiah holds membership in Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity, served as a Presidential Ambassador and as a member of the Student Leadership Board. As a senior, Isaiah earned one of Chowan’s highest honors, the Outstanding Student Award.
CandidaTeS fOr GraduaTiOn
Charles Randolph Edwards General Studies cum laude
aSSOCiaTe deGreeS
BaCCalaureaTe deGreeS
Mya Jody Turner Graphic Design summa cum laude Undergraduate Gonfolonier
Feidi Abreu Rodriguez Business
Karla Paola Artolozaga Biology
Morgan Elisabeth Baccus
Exercise Science magna cum laude
Harry Ben Baker
Sport Management & Business Administration summa cum laude
Nia Imani Baskin
Exercise Science cum laude
Aleksei Alekseevich Belolipetskii Business Administration
Bradley Binns
Exercise Science cum laude
Janiyah J, Blow Business Administration
Haileigh Alexis Boone Psychology
Carly Elaine Brewer Criminal Justice cum laude
Thomas R. Heisinger General Studies
Willie S. Bridgers, IV Graphic Design
Knowledge Malik Broadie Sport Management
Jadyn Kae Brown Psychology summa cum laude
Yasmine Tomya Brown Psychology
Christopher Michael Byrd Integrative Studies
Austin Lyle Chadwick
Elementary Education (K-6) summa cum laude
Jaden Elijah Curry
Business Administration
Matthew Cole Davis
Business Administration summa cum laude
Harry John Edwards
Business Administration magna cum laude
Kendyl Patience Elliott
Graphic Design
Gabriel Michael Espiritu
Recreation, Wellness, and Sport magna cum laude
Malachi Jimal Ford Psychology
Quinton T. Freeman, II Exercise Science
Hlynur Mar Fridriksson Business Administration
Andrew Garrison Criminal Justice
James Colin Gifford
Recreation, Wellness, and Sport magna cum laude
Ahmaad L. Goldson General Studies
Eric Gordon Business Administration
Connor Robert Gray Exercise Science
Malik Gregory Psychology
Jadyn Lee Hammonds-Dickens Graphic Design
Lily Harrison Psychology magna cum laude
Kyra Lee Helton Exercise Science
Jalen Jair Hines
Exercise Science cum laude
Kyndal Rheann Hopkins
Exercise Science magna cum laude
Lorelei Anne Hopkins Psychology summa cum laude
Laura Jayne Hulme Business Administration
Omarion Avant Huntley Business Administration
William Brodie Hynes Business Administration summa cum laude
Elizabeth Ivey Ingle Biology
Cody Rylan Ives Criminal Justice
Lauren Maya James Criminal Justice
NyJal Dewayne Johnson Business Administration
Emalee Nicole Jones Criminal Justice magna cum laude
Marissa Anne Kemp Biology
Jeffrey Adam Lankford Business Administration
Lyniah Sydney Lee Biology cum laude
Michael Patrick Litchfield Business Administration
Matthew Hardings Lovitt Exercise Science
Destiny Makanjuola Exercise Science
Nesuwo Mavindidze
Sport Management cum laude
McKenzie June Misenheimer Exercise Science magna cum laude
Tadeo Missan Business Administration cum laude
Jamie Matthew Moore Business Administration cum laude
Hannah Nadine Moseley Criminal Justice
Jeremiah Isaiah Thomas Nelson Sport Management
Nicholas Bray Nichols Criminal Justice
Jeevan Sachin Singh Purewal Sport Management cum laude
Mardawn Tyies Elizabelle Rawls
Business Administration cum laude
Jalen Javon Razor Recreation, Wellness, and Sport
Nicholas Reiss Business Administration
Anna Marie Rennie Exercise Science summa cum laude
Diamond Ariyanna-Denajja Reynolds General Studies
Zachery Parrish Riddle Psychology summa cum laude
Sophia L. Roane Social Sciences
Ethan Gabriel Robinson Recreation, Wellness, and Sport
LaDashia Monea Robinson Social Sciences
Diana Rodriguez Exercise Science cum laude
Gracie Mae Ross History & Business Administration summa cum laude
Saige MacKinze Roughton Recreation, Wellness, and Sport
Abigail E. Rutledge Criminal Justice
Ayanna Eyvonne Rutledge Business Administration
Tadeo Agustin Sanchez Business Administration
Jahiem Dayveon Satterthwaite Recreation, Wellness, and Sport
Finley Ethan Scott Business Administration cum laude
TyShawn Allen Sellers Sport Management
Isaiah Kevon Sharpe Exercise Science
Abigail Dizzie Nicole Simon Business Administration
Calvin Archie Smith Business Administration
Rocco Thomas Smith Psychology magna cum laude
Alexa Maree Snyder Elementary Education (K-6) summa cum laude
Savanna Hope Soria General Studies summa cum laude
Anthony Keith Spruill Business Administration
Christopher Scott Stephenson Music summa cum laude
Tucker Alexander Stephenson Psychology cum laude
Rachel Lyn Stetson Exercise Science
Noah S. Stewart Business Administration summa cum laude
Terri M Stroud Psychology
Darryl Keith Swinson, III Psychology cum laude
Samuel E. Tagg General Studies magna cum laude
GraduaTe deGreeS
Breana Michele Vincent Elementary Education Graduate Gonfolonier
Grayson Johnson Thorne Integrative Studies
Derrick T. Wade Criminal Justice
Jacob Walker
Recreation, Wellness, and Sport cum laude
Elizabeth Jean Waltz Business Administration magna cum laude
Dawson Shane Wiggins Business Administration
Alice Elizabeth Williams General Studies
Tekomin Jahari Williams Criminal Justice
Ronette Amiria Wilson Psychology
Zackary Thomas Wilson Exercise Science
Sara N. Worrock Psychology
Jeremiah Dante Wright General Studies
Joshua Edward Baker Organizational Leadership
Dyamond Entwanat Becton-Chatman Organizational Leadership
Lavonda Shanta Benjamin-Carver Elementary Education
Cindy Marie Borges Elementary Education
Jasmine Cierra Butts Elementary Education
Michael Aaron Chambers, II Organizational Leadership
Kyra Pearl Clark Elementary Education
MyAsia Unique Crawford Elementary Education
Shante Monique Davis Elementary Education
Bryanna Raquel Evans Elementary Education
Sequoia Dawn Garris Organizational Leadership
Sylvia Diane Gary Elementary Education
De’Arius Christopher Hazel Organizational Leadership
Atar Idrissi Organizational Leadership
Briana Jeanoria Jackson Secondary Education
Regan E. Jackson Elementary Education
Ginger Wells Jenkins Elementary Education
Alla G. Johnson Elementary Education
Leon R. Johnson, Jr. Organizational Leadership
Zsanai Katrell Johnson Elementary Education
Eboney Kiara Joyner Secondary Education
Genesis Daynilah Joyner
Organizational Leadership
Courtney Howard Massingill, II Organizational Leadership
Loretta Gatling McCullough Secondary Education
Desiray Mclaurin Secondary Education
Ahmani Rashad Owens Secondary Education
Mya Rachelle Owens Organizational Leadership
Ukelia B. Pearson Elementary Education
Kaitlyn Soard Ramos Elementary Education
Latisa Twana Rodgers Elementary Education
Hope Ann Rogers Organizational Leadership
Ida Jane Rogers Elementary Education
Tammy M. Simmons Elementary Education
Kashara J. Simpson
Organizational Leadership
Maurice Jermaine Smith, Jr. Organizational Leadership
Tarryn Maria Ruth Smith Elementary Education
Patrick Steven Sullivan Organizational Leadership
Janay Danyelle Sweat Organizational Leadership
Kennypride Agwenji Toh
Organizational Leadership
Allison Marie Twiddy
Elementary Education
Jamara Shontae Wallace
Secondary Education
William Earl Watson, Jr.
Elementary Education
Sabri Marissa Williams
Secondary Education
2026 ChOwan univerSiTy awardS
Vera Parker Womble Christian Service Award
Gabriel Espiritu
Commencement Marshals
Kaylee Bazemore
Lenita Bryson
Mika Buchholtz
Scott Cathcart
Lina Danna
Alexis Denham
Brooklynn Drake
STudenT awardS
Excellence In Leadership - Emerging Leader Award
Christopher Merritt
NC Campus Engage & Book Club
Excellence In Leadership - Officer Award
Malik Gregory
Psychology Club
Excellence In Leadership - President Award
Madi Webb
CJ Club
Mission and Vision Cup
Campus Ministry
R. Clayton Lewis Outstanding
Resident Assistant of The Year Award
Madison Ford
Seth Mackenzie
Presidential Ambassador Award
Nia Baskin
Harry Edwards
Gabriel Espiritu
Andrew Garrison
Jacob Walker
Anna Holcombe
Calliope James
Alexandria James-Fearon
Ava Mizell
Addisen Palmer
Nyeisha Savage
Isabella Turner
Cheryl Joy Hobday McElheney Business Award
Matthew Davis
The Drs. Vaughn and Miles Outstanding Business
Student Award
Ava Mizell
Dr. DeJesus Outstanding Student in Economics Award
Lina Danna
Joseph Lee Parker Scholarship
Marcel Ungerboeck
Amy Rozmus Hammond Scholarship
Joseph Lezeau
Dr. Seok Yoon Exercise Science Award
Kaitlyn Springle
Garth D. Faile Biology and Physical Sciences Faculty Award
Karla Artolozaga
Mary E. Wood Science Award
Anna Holcombe
Raymond Memorial Science Scholarship
Peyton Clay
Outstanding History Student Award
Gracie Ross
Charles L. Paul History Award
Gracie Ross
Romey Peavler Psychology
Student of Promise Award
Jadyn Brown
Psychology Award
Malik Gregory
Outstanding Male Criminal Justice Student
Brandon Cook
Outstanding Female Criminal Justice Student
Lexie Gilbert
Outstanding Graduate in Graphic Design
Mya Turner
Doug Eubank Award
Alauna Wilson
James Monroe Chamblee Music Award
Christopher Stephenson
Dr. Charles Bentley Outstanding Teacher Education
Student Award
Austin Chadwick
Student Teacher of The Year Award
Alexa Snyder
Maria Leonard Senior Book Award
Gracie Ross
Alpha Chi Dr. Patricia Williams Award
Alexa Snyder
ChOwan univerSiTy STudenT reSearCh COnferenCe awardS Of exCellenCe
Best Business Paper Award
Nicholas Reiss
Best Biology, Psychology, Sports Science, and Mathematics Paper
Anna Holcombe
Best Criminal Justice Paper
Tya Hernandez
Best Religion, History, Education, and Integrative
Studies Paper
Alexa Snyder
Best Visual Display
Alauna Wilson
Best Musical Performance
Christopher Stephenson
Order Of The Silver Feather
Jadyn Brown
Mika Buchholtz
Lina Danna
Matthew Davis
Gabe Espiritu
Darryl Swinson
Faith In Your Future Award
Ava Mizell
Alexandria James-Fearon
Merit Award
Austin Chadwick
Landon Heller
Estelle Thigpen Superior Citizenship Award
Gabe Espiritu
Best All Around Student Award
Diana Rodriguez
Alpha Chi Teacher of The Year Award
Torrence Gill
Faculty Advisor of the Year Award
Patsy Taylor
McDowell Columns Scholar Prize
Torrence Gill
Lia Walker
Harold W. Babb ‘70
Grace G. Brown
Shirley B. Brown
Lynette F. Bunch
Jane B. Burke
Sara J. Crowder
Freddie H. Davis ‘81
Stanley E. Dixon, Jr. ‘76
Jessica K. Drake ‘92
Community Service Award
Frances Cole
Adjunct Faculty Award
Cynthia Askew
Employee of the Year
Meredith Long
ChOwan univerSiTy BOard Of TruSTeeS
Cecil S. Hollomon, Jr. ‘68, Chair
Milton A. “Mick” Outten ‘71, Vice Chair
Austine O. Evans, Immediate Past Chair
Ray R. Felton
Miley W. Glover ‘74
Ronald L. Hicks ‘66
Lloyd L. Hill
Billy R. Howell ‘61
James T. Johnson
Jane E. Newsome
Calvin “Robbie” W. Parker
Walter F. Pierce
Elaine Myers ‘60, Trustee Emerita
Dewey Wells, Trustee Emeritus
univerSiTy adminiSTraTiOn
Rosemary M. Thomas President of the University
John J. Dilustro
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Hunter S. Taylor
Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Harri T. Lovett
Interim Vice President for Advancement
Christy A. Horton Director of Human Resources
Charles B. Pond, III ‘62
W. Frank Rose, Jr.
Betty Jo Shepheard
Julius H. Smith ‘73
Lisa L. Turner
Linda B. Weaver
Barry E. Whitaker
Garry B. Whitaker
Hugh “Butch” B. Wilson ‘67
Taylor P. Furlough
Interim Vice President for Enrollment
Robert J. Burke Director for Intercollegiate Athletics
Meredith D. Long Deputy Director of Athletics
Rosemary M. Thomas, Ed.D. President
John J. Dilustro, Ph.D. Provost, Professor of Biology
Cynthia K. Askew, Ed.D. Instructor in Psychology
Jill A. Awuni, M.B.A. Assistant Professor of Religion and Business Administration
David E. Ballew, Ph.D. Professor of History
Ella E. Benson, Ed.D. Professor of Education
Lisa M. Bland, M.A. Instructor in Exercise Science
MeChelle S. Blunt, M.A. Instructor in Education
Sarah L. Bonner, M.L.I.S. Assistant Professor of Library and Information
Ralph J Brabban II, Ph.D. Professor of Religion
Cindy M. Britton, Ph.D. Instructor in Criminal Justice and Psychology
Caitlin M. Byrd, D.B.A. Instructor in Organizational Leadership
Frances E. Cole, M.L.S. Assistant Professor of Library Science
Christopher E. Cook, D.M. Professor of Music
Tomica D. Crosby, Ed.D. Assistant Professor of Education
James K. Dame, II, Ph.D. Professor of Physical Sciences
Suzanne Daniel, M.M. Instructor in Music
Joseph DeStefano, M.P.A. Instructor in Criminal Justice
Theresa M. Dilustro, M.A. Instructor in English
Melanie H. Eddleman, M.Ed. Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Kelvin M. Edwards, Sr., Ed.D. Instructor in Education
Phillip C. Entzminger, J.D. Instructor in Criminal Justice
Jason S. Fowler, M.F.A. Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
Mark M. Gaskins D.Min. Instructor of Religion
Torrence A. Gill, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biology
James L. Hammond, Ed.D. Professor Emeritus in Physical Education
Steven E. Harders, M.F.A. Instructor in General Education
Timothy S. Hayes, Ph.D. Professor of English
Mary E. Hellmann, D.M.A. Professor of Music
Mary Ann Howell, M.B.A. Instructor in Information Systems
J. Ronald Johnson, M.M. Instructor in Music
Edward M. Kian Ph.D. Professor of Sport Management
Douglas J. Lange, D.B.A. Instructor in Organizational Leadership
Dejuan Lee, M.A. Instructor in Music
Kyung-Hoon Lee, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry
Meredith D. Long, M.S. Instructor in Physical Education
Alice F. Lyons, M.S. Instructor in Health
Brandon R. Matthews, M.S. Instructor in Information Systems
Chad H. H. McGill, D.M.Ed. Instructor in Music
Heather L. McGuire, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of Biology
Jaimes D. McNeal, Ph.D. Instructor in Organizational Leadership
Lauryn A. Meyer, M.S. Instructor in Physical Education
Samuel C. Miller, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Communication
Mary E. Mitchell, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology
Noel H. Mitchell, M.A. Instructor in English
Monica M. Murrell, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology
Jennifer G. Newton, M.S. Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
Chad D. Nichols, M.B.A. Instructor in Economics
Julie S. Parker, Ph.D. Instructor in Psychology
Jennifer Z. Place, Ph.D. Instructor in Psychology
Taylor B. Pruitt, D.B.A. Assistant Professor of Management
Hannah F. Rose, M.A. Instructor in General Education
Johnathan C. Strother, M.A. Instructor in Exercise Science
Amy F. Swain, M.S. Instructor in Education
Hunter S. Taylor, D.B.A. Professor of Business
Patsy W. Taylor, C.A.S. Associate Professor of Marketing
Brenda S. Tinkham, Ed.D. Professor of Education
James Truesdell, Ed.M. Visiting Instructor in Mathematics
Destiny E. Vaughan, M.A. Instructor of Graphic Design
Lia R. Walker, Ph.D. Professor of Biology
Thomas H. Whitaker, Ph.D. Professor of Mathematics
Shannon T. Williams, M.B.A. Associate Professor of Accounting
Pamela C. Woodard, Ph.D. Professor of Criminal Justice
Morgan Elisabeth Baccus
Harry Ben Baker
Nia Imani Baskin
Bradley Binns
William D Bratcher
Carly Elaine Brewer
Daneesha Janae Briggs
Jadyn Kae Brown
Lenita Anne Bryson
Mika Buchholtz
Scott Robert Cathcart
Austin Lyle Chadwick
Peyton Alexander Clay
Lina Danna
Demontre Sincere Adams
Thales Eduardo Andrade-Sette
Desiree Kynoria Askew
Dominique Elijah Bailey
Kaylee Miran Bazemore
Larkin G Best
Kaleigh Grace Bibbo
Carly Elaine Brewer
Daneesha Janae Briggs
Shatavia Desha Brooks
Lenita Anne Bryson
Mika Buchholtz
Marcus Shawn Byrd
Jada Dior Caruthers
Scott Robert Cathcart
William G Clancy
Rosa Lynn Collier
Sarah Anne Cook
Amy Lucy Cotton
Camille E Cullipher
Lachlan James Daniel
Lina Danna
Derrick J Davis
Matthew Cole Davis
Alexis Linell Denham
Coley D Drew
Harry John Edwards
Makeda Edwards
Todd Andrew Egan
Kensley B Elliott
Rosa Lynn Collier
Todd Andrew Egan
Karla Paola Artolozaga
Scott Robert Cathcart
Peyton Alexander Clay
Alpha Chi • North Carolina Phi Chapter National College Honor Society
Matthew Cole Davis
Alexis Linell Denham
Harry John Edwards
Gabriella Reina Figueroa
Wesley Cade Glover
Justin Michael Everett Hill
Anna Grace Holcombe
Kyndal Rheann Hopkins
Lorelei Anne Hopkins
Elizabeth Ivey Ingle
Calliope Rose James
Alexandria Doreen James-Fearon
Emalee Nicole Jones
Madison Jean Kilgore
Joseph David Lezeau
Reed Douglas Low
Seth John Mackenzie
Dimitrije Markovic
Nesuwo Mavindidze
McKenzie June Misenheimer
Ava Shae Mizell
Nicholas Bray Nichols
Addisen Taylor Palmer
Justin Andrew Peterson
Jeevan Sachin Singh Purewal
Ethan Micah Robinson
Diana Rodriguez
Gracie Mae Ross
Alpha Lambda Delta
National Honor Society for First-Year Success
Gabriel Michael Espiritu
Elias D Everett
Teddy Ralf Fee
Cheyenne R Forbes
Madison I Ford
Ryleigh N Gough
Malik Gregory
Mahalia H Hardy
Dahleal Malcon Harmon
Kyra Lee Helton
Tya Angelique Hernandez
Nevaeh J Higdon
Justin Michael Everett Hill
Laura Jayne Hulme
Katelyn Brooke Hurst
Hasnae Idrissi
Elizabeth Ivey Ingle
Calliope Rose James
Alexandria Doreen James-Fearon
Keilani N Johnson
Emalee Nicole Jones
Harry John Jones
Joshua J Jordan
Maksim Kachuk
Tobin M Kaiser
Madison Jean Kilgore
Tyler Snook Kline
Janna Lerma-Murillo
Chaliyah My’Joi Levi
Adriana C Lightfoot
Ilijah N Linder
Reed Douglas Low
Jacob B Lyles
Seth John Mackenzie
Destiny Makanjuola
Andrew William Marker
Christopher J Merritt
Hunter J Midgett
Quintin V Mitchell
Ava Shae Mizell
Kennedy James Anderson Moore
Austin C Moss
Rihanna Vallesha Moulton
Makayla M Neal
Addisen Taylor Palmer
Jaques Tayvon Peaks
Janaya Tranae Perry
Bryson G Ponsock
Edward Jay Proctor
Summer L Quimby
Jah’Kelvin S Rascoe
Ashante Eshe Rawlins
Nicholas Reiss
Aiyani R Richardson
Sophia L Roane
Vanja Stanko Romic
Kadence R Rose
Gracie Mae Ross
Zoe N Schneider
Aubrye Danyelle Scott
Alpha Phi Sigma • Lambda Chi Chapter
Lexie A Gilbert
National Criminal Justice Honor Society
Emalee Nicole Jones
Cody Rylan Ives
Beta Beta Beta • Pi Upsilon Chapter
National Biological Honor Society
Makeda Edwards
Anna Grace Holcombe
Elizabeth Ivey Ingle
Lyniah Sydney Lee
Mckenzie June Misenheimer
Justin Andrew Peterson
Kylee Marie Smith
Alexa M Snyder
Kaitlyn Sierra Springle
Christopher Scott Stephenson
Noah S Stewart
Darryl Keith Swinson
Grayson Johnson Thorne
Isabella Nekohle Turner
Mya Jody Turner
Marcel Ungerboeck
Jacob Walker
Elizabeth Jean Waltz
Alauna Isabelle Wilson
Isis A Short
Joshua I Smith
Rocco Thomas Smith
Anthony Keith Spruill
Rachel Lyn Stetson
Terri M Stroud
Patrick Steven Sullivan
Grayson Johnson Thorne
Aaliyah Masa Tisdale
Sara Turanjanin
Isabella Nekohle Turner
Mya Jody Turner
Callie R Tyndall
Marcel Ungerboeck
Jahsiyah D Veasley
Cameron Jaire Walker
Elizabeth Jean Waltz
Caroline Madison Webb
Bailey M Weston
Lauren T Weston
Bradley Seth Williams
Owen Andrew John Williams
Ralonzo C Williams
Xavier D Williams
Alauna Isabelle Wilson
Grace M Wilson
Sylvester Witherspoon
Tyler Snook Kline
Aniyah J Rainey
Isabella Nekohle Turner
Tyler Adkins
David C Alejandro
Morgan Elisabeth Baccus
Harry Ben Baker
Nia Imani Baskin
Larkin G Best
Willie S Bridgers
Daneesha Janae Briggs
Jadyn Kae Brown
Lenita Anne Bryson
Mika Buchholtz
Marcus Shawn Byrd
Jada Dior Caruthers
Scott Robert Cathcart
Peyton Alexander Clay
Jade M Clowney
Emily Paige Cooper
Jaylen L Cotten
Lina Danna
Alexis Linell Denham
Riley A Donnelly
Keith Wesley Durand
Austin Lyle Chadwick
Emily Paige Cooper
Kaylee Miran Bazemore
Willie S Bridgers
David C Alejandro
Morgan Elisabeth Baccus
Harry Ben Baker
Nia Imani Baskin
Bradley Binns
Daneesha Janae Briggs
Scott Robert Cathcart
Camya I Boone
Samaria Trinise Bowser
William D Bratcher
Carly Elaine Brewer
Lenita Anne Bryson
Mika Buchholtz
Austin Lyle Chadwick
Gabriella Reina Figueroa
Chi Alpha Sigma • North Carolina Lambda Chapter
National College Athlete Honor Society
Harry John Edwards
Jacob Tyler Ellenburg
Gabriel Michael Espiritu
Gabriella Reina Figueroa
Madison I Ford
Malique Ramon Frazier
James C Gifford
Jadyn Lee Hammonds-Dickens
Dahleal Malcon Harmon
Leeya Lynn Harrison
Lily Harrison
Justin Michael Everett Hill
Jalen Jair Hines
Anna Grace Holcombe
Bjoern Kristoffer Holt
Kyndal Rheann Hopkins
Jerrel E Howard
Avanti V Hunter
William Brodie Hynes
Elizabeth Ivey Ingle
Calliope Rose James
Alexandria Doreen James-Fearon
Martinie Wrich Kamga
Julianna Leigh Kellogg
Madison Jean Kilgore
Luke Anthony Krall
John Mitchell Leary
Joseph David Lezeau
Reed Douglas Low
Seth John Mackenzie
Destiny Makanjuola
Dimitrije Markovic
Nesuwo Mavindidze
Milani C Mcgill
Mckenzie June Misenheimer
Tadeo Missan
Ava Shae Mizell
Jamie Matthew Moore
Nicholas Bray Nichols
Addisen Taylor Palmer
Justin Andrew Peterson
Dillon Joseph Rajkovic
Cameron A Richardson
Zachery Parrish Riddle
Kappa Delta Pi • Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter
International Honor Society in Education
Brooklynn Taylor Drake
Landon Jacob Heller
Kendyl Patience Elliott
Elias D Everett
Diana Rodriguez
Gracie Mae Ross
Abigail E Rutledge
Finley Ethan Scott
Kashara J Simpson
Calvin Archie Smith
Kylee Marie Smith
Rocco Thomas Smith
Savanna Hope Soria
Kaitlyn Sierra Springle
Noah S Stewart
Samuel E Tagg
Joshua Carlton Tripp
Isabella Nekohle Turner
Mya Jody Turner
Marcel Ungerboeck
Victoria Videla
Jacob Walker
Laurence J Wallace
Elizabeth Jean Waltz
Alauna Isabelle Wilson
Jeremiah Dante Wright
Alexa M Snyder Grayson Johnson Thorne
Kappa Pi Honor Society
Jadyn Lee Hammonds-Dickens
Mya Jody Turner
Phi Alpha Theta • Alpha Theta Lambda Chapter National History Honors Society
William D Bratcher
Carly Elaine Brewer
Gracie Mae Ross
Isabelle Wilson
Phi Epsilon Kappa • Eta Tau Chapter National Fraternity in Physical Education, Health, Dance, Recreation, Human Performance, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, and Sports Management
Gabriel Michael Espiritu
James C Gifford
Kyra Lee Helton
Jalen Jair Hines
Kyndal Rheann Hopkins
Avanti V Hunter
Destiny Makanjuola
Nesuwo Mavindidze
Mckenzie June Misenheimer
Jeevan Sachin Singh Purewal
Dillon Joseph Rajkovic
Damien Robinson
Ethan Micah Robinson
Diana Rodriguez
Phi Gamma Mu. Alpha Beta Chapter International Honor Society in Social Sciences
Lexie A Gilbert
Malik Gregory
Destiny R Hallberg
Tya Angelique Hernandez
Lorelei Anne Hopkins
Elizabeth Ivey Ingle
Cody Rylan Ives
Calliope Rose James
Keshaun Johnson
Nyjal Dewayne Johnson
Emalee Nicole Jones
Julianna Leigh Kellogg
Jeffrey Adam Lankford
Ava Shae Mizell
Hannah Nadine Moseley
Zachery Parrish Riddle
Saige Mackinze Roughton
Isaiah Kevon Sharpe
Marcel Ungerboeck
Jacob Walker
Gracie Mae Ross
Alexa M Snyder
Tucker Alexander Stephenson
Darryl Keith Swinson
Ronette Amiria Wilson
Sara N Worrock
Katie Stancell Wroten
Alauna
Elijah Joseph Carson
Camya I Boone
Jadyn Kae Brown
Mika Buchholtz
Amy Lucy Cotton
Gabriella Reina Figueroa
Malachi Jimal Ford
Matthew Cole Davis
Alexis Linell Denham
Calliope Rose James
Pi
Kappa Lambda • Lambda Eta Chapter
National Honor Society in Music
Dahleal Malcon Harmon
Derrick Malcon Harmon Donovan Ray Williams
Psi Chi
International Honor Society in Psychology
Ryleigh N Gough
Destiny R Hallberg
Lily Harrison
Lorelei Anne Hopkins
Calliope Rose James
Janiya Lee
Chaliyah My’Joi Levi
Aniyah J Rainey
Zachery Parrish Riddle
Alexa M Snyder
Tucker Alexander Stephenson
Aminah Ziare Stout
Sigma Beta Delta
Terri M Stroud
Darryl Keith Swinson
Ronette Amiria Wilson
International Honor Society in Business, Management, and Administration
Alexandria Doreen James-Fearon
April Marie Matthews
Ava Shae Mizell
Other
Jill A. Awuni
Assistant Professor of Religion and Business Administration
Frances E. Cole
Assistant Professor of Library Science
Aiden M Andrews
Nia Imani Baskin
Kaylee Miran Bazemore
Leland M Beckford
Larkin G Best
Camya I Boone
Nyeisha A Boone
Carly Elaine Brewer
Tah’zayah Alexandria Brown
Lenita Anne Bryson
Mika Buchholtz
Jada Dior Caruthers
Akijah M Castillo
Scott Robert Cathcart
Peyton Alexander Clay
Rosa Lynn Collier
Sarah Anne Cook
Emily Paige Cooper
Reagan Michael Corley
Jy’Asha N Cousins
Camille E Cullipher
Lachlan James Daniel
Javion J Davis
Matthew Cole Davis
David D De Simon Lorenzo
Alexis Linell Denham
Brooklynn Taylor Drake
Nicholas J DuBeck
Makeda Edwards
Todd Andrew Egan
Andrew Garrison
Ava Mizell
Brooklynn Drake
Dominique Bailey
Gracie Mae Ross
Kylee Marie Smith
Anthony Keith Spruill
Honors and Achievements
Alpha Chi Teacher of the Year Finalists
Lauryn A. Meyer
Instructor in Physical Education
Edward M. Kian
Professor of Sport Management
Gabriel Michael Espiritu
Cheyenne R Forbes
Madison I Ford
Vasti Formica
Ryleigh N Gough
Felicitas Grillo
Destiny R Hallberg
Leeya Lynn Harrison
Brooke R Hart
Landon Jacob Heller
Kyra Lee Helton
Tya Angelique Hernandez
Nevaeh J Higdon
Brandon Weaver Hill
Caron E Hill
Anna Grace Holcombe
Bjoern Kristoffer Holt
Lorelei Anne Hopkins
Jacob A Howard
James Matthew Ingram
Keilana S Johnson
Keilani N Johnson
Emalee Nicole Jones
Harry John Jones
Joshua J Jordan
Henry J Jorge-Garcia
Tobin M Kaiser
Abdul Aziz Kargbo
Madison Jean Kilgore
Tyler Snook Kline
Gabriel Espiritu
Harry Edwards
Isaiah Sharpe
Jada Caruthers
Monica Avery Murrell
Instructor in Psychology
Melanie H. Eddleman
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Honors College
John Mitchell Leary
Janna Lerma-Murillo
Adriana C Lightfoot
Estrella Y Lopez
Jacob B Lyles
Destiny Makanjuola
Xavier Ramon Maldonado
Andrew William Marker
Dimitrije Markovic
MiLani C McGill
Christopher J Merritt
Quintin V Mitchell
Ava Shae Mizell
Kennedy James Anderson Moore
Austin C Moss
Rihanna Vallesha Moulton
Makayla M Neal
Alyvia S Newton
Addisen Taylor Palmer
Janaya Tranae Perry
Christopher Pierre
Bryson G Ponsock
Edward Jay Proctor
Summer L Quimby
Dillon Joseph Rajkovic
Micaela Logan Ramirez
Jah’Kelvin S Rascoe
Nicholas Reiss
Aiyani R Richardson
Vanja Stanko Romic
Presidential Ambassadors
Jacob Walker
Lenita Bryson
Lina Danna
Noah S Stewart
Joshua Carlton Tripp
Elizabeth Jean Waltz
Torrence A. Gill
Associate Professor of Biology
Taylor B. Pruitt
Assistant Professor of Management
Gracie Mae Ross
Skylar Nicole Roughton
Sa’ni E Savage
Zoe N Schneider
Aubrye Danyelle Scott
Lana D Shoate
Joshua I Smith
Rocco Thomas Smith
Ronald B Spillane
Kaitlyn Sierra Springle
Aminah Ziare Stout
Christopher I Tankersley
Alyssa Brooke Thompson
Grayson Johnson Thorne
Dakota Mariya Tivnan
Sara Turanjanin
Isabella Nekohle Turner
Callie R Tyndall
Diego Varona-Bustamante
Ariana Jose Alexandra Vizcaya
Cameron Jaire Walker
Gage M Wallace
Elizabeth Jean Waltz
Caroline Madison Webb
Bailey M Weston
Lauren T Weston
Mitchell Bryce White
Bradley Seth Williams
Coreyon Keyshawn Winston
Nia Baskin
Scott Cathcart
Kaleigh Bibbo
Jada Caruthers
Kaylee Bazemore
Lenita Bryson
Mika Buchholtz
Scott Cathcart
Harry Baker
Nia Baskin
Aleksei Belolipetskii
Jadyn Brown
Lenita Bryson
Mika Buchholtz
Scott Cathcart
Marissa Kemp
Syniya Howard
Gabriel Espiritu
Lina Danna
Maddie Webb
Sophia Roane
Anthony Key
Karla Artolozaga
Larkin Best
Kaleigh Bibbo
D’Andre Blanchard
Lenita Bryson
Scott Cathcart
Camille Cullipher
Makenzi Curry
Lina Danna
Matthew Davis
Coley Drew
Harry Edwards
David C Alejandro
Gabriel J Ansley
Kiara Arguello
Harry Ben Baker
Ashley Lauren Beamon
Larkin G Best
Haileigh Alexis Boone
Jadyn Kae Brown
Mika Buchholtz
Christopher Michael Byrd
Austin Lyle Chadwick
Ja’Vion R Cherry
Jade M Clowney
Rosa Lynn Collier
Emily Paige Cooper
Amy Lucy Cotton
Lina Danna
Derrick J Davis
Matthew Cole Davis
Chowan Christian Service Association Scholars
Gabriel Espiritu
Gabriella Figueroa
Lina Danna
Alexis Denham
Brooklynn Drake
Anna Holcombe
Lina Danna
Bryan Martinez
Jacob Walker
2026 Commencement Marshals
Calliope James
Alexandria James-Fearon
Ava Mizell
Addisen Palmer
Outstanding Student Award Recipients
Matthew Davis
Harry Edwards
Gabriel Espiritu
Gabriella Figueroa
Kyra Helton
Anna Holcombe
Isaiah Sharpe
Lenita Bryson
Joshua Smith
Aminah Stout
Malik Gregory
Matthew Davis
Elizabeth Waltz
Teddy Fee
William Hynes
Cody Ives
Lyniah Lee
Destiny Makanjuola
McKenzie Misenheimer
Ava Mizell
Addisen Palmer
Student Leadership Board Members
Jadyn Brown
Ayanna Rutledge
Rosa Collier
De’Arius Hazel
Ricco Deal
CaMaya Glenn
Alyvia Newton
Leadership Scholars
Reed Low
Cheyenne Forbes
Madison Ford
Lexie Gilbert
Justin Hill
Katelyn Hurst
Harry Jones
Tobin Kaiser
Marissa Kemp
Addison Knapp
Adriana Lightfoot
Ilijah Linder
Riley A Donnelly
Makai D Dorn
Destiny Makanjuola
Bryan Martinez
Hunter Midgett
Mckenzie Misenheimer
Quintin Mitchell
Kennedy Moore
Austin Moss
Alyvia Newton
Micaela Ramirez
Nathan Rawls
Nicholas Reiss
President’s List - Fall 2025
Lorelei Anne Hopkins
William Brodie Hynes
Brooklynn Taylor Drake
Coley D Drew
Kensley B Elliott
Teddy Ralf Fee
Cheyenne R Forbes
Madison I Ford
Matthew D Garman
James C Gifford
Ryleigh N Gough
Felicitas NA Grillo
Dahleal Malcon Harmon
Derrick Malcon Harmon
Lily Harrison
Anna Grace Holcombe
Jaylen L Holmes
Bjoern Kristoff Holt
Kyndal Rheann Hopkins
Hasnae Idrissi
Calliope Rose James
Alexandria Doreen James-Fearon
Hayden Christopher Jones
Maksim Kachuk
Martinie Wrich Kamga
Bryce A Koehler
Lyniah Sydney Lee
Adriana C Lightfoot
Seth John Mackenzie
MiLani C McGill
Hunter J Midgett
Ava Shae Mizell
Makayla M Neal
Jeremiah Isaiah Thomas Nelson
Jadence T Nowell
Kayla M Parker
Elizabeth Waltz
Alauna Wilson
Nyeisha Savage
Isabella Turner
Diana Rodriguez
Gracie Ross
Isaiah Sharpe
Mya Turner
Isabella Turner
Jacob Walker
Elizabeth Waltz
Christopher Merritt
Austin Moss
Kyra Helton
Cheliyah Levi
Jayden Rodriguez
Christopher Tankersley
Alyssa Thompson
Grayson Thorne
Derrick Wade
Elizabeth Waltz
Bailey Weston
Luke Wilson
Zackary Wilson
Julian Wolfe
Bryson G Ponsock
Summer L Quimby
Dillon Joseph Rajkovic
Micaela Logan Ramirez
Mardawn Tyies Elizabell Rawls
Anna Marie Rennie
Zachery Parrish Riddle
Diana Rodriguez
Vanja Stanko Romic
Kadence R Rose
Gracie Mae Ross
Finley Ethan Scott
Rocco Thomas Smith
Alexa M Snyder
Savanna Hope Soria
Kaitlyn Sierra Springle
Christopher Scott Stephenson
Rachel Lyn Stetson
Aminah Ziare Stout
Mya Jody Turner
Marcel Ungerboeck
DeMontre Sincere Adams
Thales Eduardo Andrade-Sette
Aiden M Andrews
Karla Paola Artolozaga
Mina N Austin
Morgan Elisabeth Baccus
Malyshia Bailey
Khamani Stephon Barnes
Kaylee Miran Bazemore
Bryce Avery Bennett
Kaleigh Grace Bibbo
Bradley Binns
D’Andre Ethan Blanchard
Camya I Boone
Carly Elaine Brewer
Willie S Bridgers
Shatavia Desha Brooks
Lenita Anne Bryson
Jada Dior Caruthers
Akijah M Castillo
Scott Robert Cathcart
Aaron E Christian
William G Clancy
Peyton Alexander Clay
Kristofer N Coleman
Brandon D Cook
Sarah Anne Cook
Reagan Michael Corley
Jaylen L Cotten
Jy’Asha N Cousins
Camille E Cullipher
Lachlan James Daniel
TaMeisha A Davis
Alexis Linell Denham
Keith Wesley Durand
Harry John Edwards
Makeda Edwards
Todd Andrew Egan
Alexis Enriquez
Gabriel Michael Espiritu
Blake A Evans
Elias D Everett
Gabriella Reina Figueroa
Emily Grace Fowler
Hlynur Mar Fridriksson
Chester Furmanek
Bailey M Weston
Lauren T Weston
Treston N Gatewood
Lexie A Gilbert
Bryden Daniel Glick
Eric Gordon
Aaliyah Nicole Graham
Malik Gregory
Nizaya Dameion Hall
Destiny R Hallberg
Andrew John Williams
Dean’s List - Fall 2025
Christopher J Kuykendall
John Mitchell Leary
Janiya Lee
Janna Lerma-Murillo
Joseph David Lezeau
Ilijah N Linder
Savannah F Loftis
Brian J Lopez
Jewlian Unique Hamilton
Jakaylah F Hardy
Mahalia H Hardy
Darryl Monte Harris
Leeya Lynn Harrison
Brooke R Hart
Sarai P Hart
Landon Jacob Heller
Kyra Lee Helton
Tya Angelique Hernandez
Zyian Nicole Heyligar
Nevaeh J Higdon
Caron E Hill
Jalen Jair Hines
Patrick B Hoff
Dyamond K Holley
Markell T Hollis
Kyle R Horvath
Jerrel E Howard
Avanti V Hunter
Katelyn Brooke Hurst
Elizabeth Ivey Ingle
Amirah V Ingram
Cody Rylan Ives
Kareem O’kur Jenkins
A Yana F Johnson
Keilana S Johnson
Keilani N Johnson
Emalee Nicole Jones
Harry John Jones
Henry J Jorge-Garcia
Arthur Alexander Joseph
Ryan W Joyner
Tobin M Kaiser
Lucas William Kibrya
Madison Jean Kilgore
Tyler Snook Kline
Luke Anthony Krall
Reed Douglas Low
Jacob B Lyles
Destiny Makanjuola
Dimitrije Markovic
Bryan A Martinez
Jarret Brandi Mauvais
Christopher J Merritt
McKenzie June Misenheimer
Tadeo Missan
Quintin V Mitchell
Dymez Shabbar Moore
Jamie Matthew Moore
Kennedy James Anderson Moore
Hannah Nadine Moseley
Austin C Moss
Rihanna Vallesha Moulton
Nasir Lamar Nelson-Fernandez
Nicholas Bray Nichols
Addisen Taylor Palmer
Aquarius D Pettaway
Rodarius M Poag
Ethan Zander Pukas
Jeevan Sachin Singh Purewal
Aniyah J Rainey
Jah’Kelvin S Rascoe
Nathan William Rawls
Stefan D Reedy
Aiyani R Richardson
Cameron A Richardson
NaQuan N Richardson
Purnell Eugene Richardson
Lexie C Ritchie
Sophia L Roane
Damien Robinson
Ethan Micah Robinson
Jayden Alexander Rodriguez
Saige MacKinze Roughton
Abigail E Rutledge
Nyeisha T Savage
Zoe N Schneider
Aubrye Danyelle Scott
Andrew C Sessoms
Isaiah Kevon Sharpe
Isis A Short
Abigail Dizzie Nicole Simon
Calvin Archie Smith
Kylee Marie Smith
Shaurice Y Soard
Anthony Keith Spruill
Tucker Alexander Stephenson
Darryl Keith Swinson
Samuel E Tagg
Christopher I Tankersley
Kelton F Taylor
Grayson Johnson Thorne
Jordan S Tilley
Dakota Mariya Tivnan
Joshua Carlton Tripp
Sara NA Turanjanin
Jordan A Turner
Callie R Tyndall
Jahsiyah D Veasley
Aime Ariana Vera
Victoria Videla
Michael R Wagner
Cameron Jaire Walker
Jacob Walker
Gage M Wallace
Laurence J Wallace
Elizabeth Jean Waltz
Jakhai T Weaver
Darian C Whitaker
Messiah T White
Bradley Seth Williams
Donovan Ray Williams
Xavier D Williams
Zach Tyler Williams
Grace M Wilson
Ronette Amiria Wilson
Zackary Thomas Wilson
Sylvester Witherspoon
Julian Alexander Wolfe
Sara N Worrock
Jeremiah Dante Wright
Owen
Ralonzo C Williams
Alauna Isabelle Wilson
Feidi Abreu Rodriguez
David C Alejandro
Karla Paola Artolozaga
Desiree Kynoria Askew
Morgan Elisabeth Baccus
Harry Ben Baker
Nia Imani Baskin
Aleksei Alekseevich Belolipetskii
Bradley Binns
Haileigh Alexis Boone
Willie S Bridgers
Daneesha Janae Briggs
Knowledge Malik Broadie
Parker Keel Brooks
Jadyn Kae Brown
Yasmine Brown
Mika Buchholtz
Demarcus Jamelle Carroll
Jaden Elijah Curry
Ricco R Deal
Harry John Edwards
Kendyl Patience Elliott
Gabriel Michael Espiritu
Calvin Myles Evans
Romeo Maalik Felton
Gabriella Reina Figueroa
Malique Ramon Frazier
Quinton T Freeman
Hlynur Mar Fridriksson
Ruben Gamez-Aranda
Andrew Garrison
James C Gifford
Ahmaad L Goldson
Javen D Gooch
Eric Gordon
Connor Robert Gray
Malik Gregory
Lily Harrison
Landon Jacob Heller
Kyra Lee Helton
Jalen Jair Hines
Kyndal Rheann Hopkins
Malachi Isaiah Howell
Laura Jayne Hulme
Omarion Avant Huntley
William Brodie Hynes
Elizabeth Ivey Ingle
Cody Rylan Ives
Lauren Maya James
NyJal Dewayne Johnson
Senior Athletes
Jeffrey Adam Lankford
Lyniah Sydney Lee
Michael Patrick Litchfield
Robert Alexander Liz Cabrera
Matthew Hardings Lovitt
Destiny Makanjuola
Bryan A Martinez
Courtney Howard Massingill
Nesuwo Mavindidze
McKenzie June Misenheimer
Tadeo Missan
Jamie Matthew Moore
Hannah Nadine Moseley
Nicholas Bray Nichols
Justin Andrew Peterson
Aquarius D Pettaway
Jeevan Sachin Singh Purewal
Dillon Joseph Rajkovic
ZiQuiris D Ramsey
Jalen Javon Razor
Jedidiah Zayyir Reese
Nicholas Reiss
Zachery Parrish Riddle
Ethan Micah Robinson
Diana Rodriguez
Gracie Mae Ross
Abigail E Rutledge
Ayanna Eyvonne Rutledge
Tadeo Agustin Sanchez
Finley Ethan Scott
Isaiah Kevon Sharpe
Abigail Dizzie Nicole Simon
Calvin Archie Smith
Rocco Thomas Smith
Savanna Hope Soria
Rachel Lyn Stetson
Noah S Stewart
Samuel E Tagg
Justin Daniel Taylor
Mya Jody Turner
Derrick T Wade
Jacob Walker
Elizabeth Jean Waltz
Dawson Shane Wiggins
Tekomin Jahari Williams
Luke James Wilson
Zackary Thomas Wilson
Julian Alexander Wolfe
Jeremiah Dante Wright
The alma maTer
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Alma Mater is an expression used by a student or graduate to refer to his/her college or university. The Latin words mean “fostering mother.” The Romans often used the words in speaking of some of their goddesses, such as Ceres and Cybele. The expression came to be applied to universities during the Middle Ages. Students probably first used it in this way at the University of Bonn in Germany. A statue of the Virgin Mary at Bonn was called Alma Mater, or Beloved Mother.
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The source of Chowan’s Alma Mater melody is unknown. One of its first uses was as a fraternity song, associated with the Fraternity, Theta Psi. Its first application as a school song was probably at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Cornell is on the banks of Lake Cayuga, and appropriately enough, the song began “Far above Cayuga’s waters ... “ Since its adoption by Cornell, it has been used by countless other schools, the most familiar in North Carolina being the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Chowan University has always been a school with music. In 1890, Anne Abernathy, a Chowan student, wrote the lyrics to Chowan’s Alma Mater, which has continued to be “Alma Mater “ through the succeeding years.
On the plains of Carolina
‘Neath her skies so blue, Stands our noble Alma Mater, Glorious to view.
With her classic walls and columns, Looks she proudly down, Reared against the arch of heaven, With the stars for crown.
By Meherrin’s rippling waters
Where the sunbeams play, We, her loyal sons and daughters, Pledge our love for aye.
Praise to her! God grant His blessings, May He give rich store. Chowan we will ever cherish, Love her ever more.
