The Board of Visitors, the President and the Class of 2025
welcome you to
COMMENCEMENT
for undergraduate degree candidates in the one hundred eighty-sixth year of Longwood University
Saturday, the Seventeenth Day of May, in the year Two Thousand Twenty-Five
Processional
COMMENCEMENT
at half past nine, on the morning of Saturday, the Seventeenth Day of May, in the year Two Thousand Twenty-Five Wheeler Lawn at Longwood University
Pomp and Circumstance by Sir Edward Elgar Longwood Commencement Band
Call to Order ............................................................................. David J. Coles, Chief Faculty Marshal
The National Anthem ..................................................................... Kara Lillian Johnson, Class of 2025
Posting of the Colors Longwood University ROTC Color Guard
Re flection
Abigail Grace Livingstone, Class of 2025, Senior Class Vice President
Welcome .............................................................................................. W. Taylor Reveley IV, President
Greetings from the Board of Visitors ............................................................... Ronald O. White, Rector
Welcome from the Senior Class .............. Nicholas Jones Carlstrom, Class of 2025, Senior Class President
Introduction of Speaker and Presentation of Honorary Degree President Reveley
Address ................................................................................................................. Christy S. Coleman Executive Director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
Wanting Memories by Ysaye M. Barnwell Longwood Commencement Choir
Awards Presentation ...........................
Larissa M. Smith, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Cameron D. Patterson ’10, M.S. ’17, Vice President for Student Affairs Student Faculty Recognition Award
Dan Daniel Senior Award for Scholarship and Citizenship Sally Barksdale Hargrett Prize for Academic Excellence
Greetings from the Student Government Association Neil Michael Miller, Class of 2025, President
Greetings from the Alumni Association Chris E. Tunstall ’88, President
Authorization to Grant Degrees ....................................................................................... Rector White
Conferring of Degrees ............................................................................................... President Reveley
Assisting ........................................................................................................................ Provost Smith
Presentation of Candidates
College of Business and Economics .....................................................................Khawaja Mamun, Dean
College of Education, Health, and Human Services Angela R. McDonald, Dean Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences ............................................................... Roger A. Byrne, Dean
Alma Mater Deon Christian Hansley, Class of 2025
Recessional Fanfare and Recessional by James Ployhar Longwood Commencement Band
please remain standing during the processional and recessional.
ALMA MATER
Faithful and devoted be Thy Sons and Daughters forever, Hail to Thee dear Alma Mater, Hail to Thee. All Hail.
Onward ever Longwood, Proud and true eternally, Thy love will always guide and protect and keep them faithful to Thee, Thy love will always guide and protect and keep them faithful to Thee.
by Louard Egbert and Quentin Vest
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY MACE
SYMBOLIC OF AUTHORITY, a mace is an object carried by officials on ceremonial occasions. The honor of carrying Longwood’s mace is bestowed upon a senior faculty member chosen as chief faculty marshal by the university president. The chief faculty marshal leads the procession of faculty during Convocation, Commencement and other special occasions. The university’s mace acknowledges Longwood’s 2002 designation as a university. The architectural elements employed in the design represent Longwood physically and metaphorically. Specifically, the design recalls the Rotunda, the historic heart of Longwood’s campus. The mace’s fluted shaft recalls the Rotunda’s columns and symbolizes the pillars of knowledge. The cube adorned with the Longwood University Seal, the Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Joan of Arc’s coat of arms represents the university’s mission to inspire leadership in service of the common good. Encased within the cube are objects from the university’s past, including a minié ball that struck the Rotunda during the Civil War as well as a piece of wood that remained when the building burned to the ground in 2001. The top of the mace depicts the Rotunda (rebuilt and rededicated in 2005), which is emblematic of Longwood’s spirit of perseverance. By tradition, a mace is surmounted with an orb, symbolizing the cosmos. Here, the Rotunda dome serves this purpose and also symbolizes Longwood’s role as a sanctuary for learning.
COLLEGIATE GONFALON BEARERS
Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences — Sadie M. Kerns, Class of 2025
College of Business and Economics — Cierra Y. Brown, Class of 2025
College of Education, Health, and Human Services — Michaela L. McDonald, Class of 2025 Cormier Honors College — Meredith D. Foster, Class of 2025
ACADEMIC REGALIA
The distinctive colors found in both the hoods and the tassels of the caps of faculty and candidates accord with the following degrees:
Bachelor of Arts — White
Bachelor of Fine Arts — Brown
Bachelor of Music — Pink
Bachelor of Science — Goldenrod
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration — Drab
Bachelor of Science in Nursing — Apricot
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY HONORS
Longwood University recognizes superior scholarship through the Dean’s List, the President’s List and the announcement of honors graduates at Commencement. In order to qualify for graduation with honors, a student must have completed at least 57 credits at Longwood; the average used for determination of honors is the cumulative grade-point average earned on work undertaken at Longwood. Those students whose cumulative averages are 3.35 or above graduate with the following honors:
CORMIER HONORS COLLEGE FOR CITIZEN SCHOLARS
Longwood offers honors courses in 23 disciplines. These courses encourage independent thinking and require substantial reading and writing to help students gain a broader understanding of a particular discipline and how it relates to other fields of knowledge. Students who complete at least eight honors courses and maintain a 3.25 grade-point average or higher are graduated with Longwood Honors.
Amelia R. Adamchak
Lea J. Amburgey
Luke V. Arcement
Caroline E. Avery
Krista N. Bass
Teagan N. Best
Emily I. Boeckle
Megan N. Borden
Joshua C. Boyer
Cierra Y. Brown
Er’ron M. Burton
Amelia M. Carlile
Morgan E. Cash
Amanda P. Cedeno
Madison R. Clegg
Kenneth B. Cyrus
Emma G. Dalton
Alexander S. Daniel
Ava J. Davis
Riley C. Dillon
Lucy E. Ellis
Andrew H. Evans
Elena A. Firestone
Meredith D. Foster
Nicolas K. Freeman
Julia B. Gill
Brodie C. Glanden
Alicia M. Godwin
Trey Z. Grzelecki
Antonio K. Harvey
Laura B. Harvey
Diana A. Harwood
Kathryn E. Holloway
Anna K.X. Jackson
Lee M. Kassay
Sadie M. Kerns
Saad A. Khan
Aaliyah C. Liles
Grace E. Lintecum
Abigail G. Livingstone
Saverio F. Lombardo
Helena K. Loucas
Abigail R. Marple
Natalie L. Masaitis
CORMIER CITIZEN SCHOLARS
Grace A. McCain
Tiffany M. Mercado
Madeline L. Mollner
Gabrielle C. Mullins
Zachary L. Ngeth
Cara L. O’Beirne
Isabella R. Olson
Sydney J. Pedigo
Mason N. Perkins
Taylor R. Pulley
Alexandria D. Reiss
Shyane R. Reyes
Jade M. Riddle
Sabrina L.H. Robles
Ashley E. Seiders
Kassidy M. Sheppard
Haley M. Skowysz
Madison G. Smith
Christopher D. Sparks
Jacob G. Terry
Lauren E. Vick
Anna G. Waite
Ellie G. Walker
Emma C. Weber
Christina M. White
Kendall M. Wieckert
Thomas C. Wiles
Connor R. Williams
Olivia G. Wydner
Gabriella L. Zolkowski
The Cormier Scholars are members of the Cormier Honors College who hold its most prestigious research-based scholarship. Cormier Scholars undertake a major research project culminating in conference presentations as juniors and seniors.
Ava J. Davis Elena A. Firestone Gabrielle C. Mullins Shyane R. Reyes
HULL EDUCATION SCHOLARS
The Hull Scholars are members of the Cormier Honors College who hold its most prestigious scholarship for students seeking teaching certification.
Abigail R. Marple Haley M. Skowysz
THE GEIST CHAPTER OF MORTAR BOARD
Mortar Board is a national honor organization that recognizes students who have compiled outstanding records in scholarship, leadership and service. The Geist chapter received its charter on April 19, 1993. It is the 206th Mortar Board chapter nationwide.
Aliya Abasy
Emma K. Adcook
Lea J. Amburgey
Krista N. Bass
Mara L. Beck
Emily I. Boeckle
Rachel T. Carter
Morgan E. Cash
Kristina D. Challis
Megan N. Cheff
Alexander S. Daniel
Carol L. Dixon
Hannah A. Finley
Makenzie H. Hayes
Autumn C. Heeren
Calvary F. Jackson
Ian T. Johnson
Amari T. Jordan
THE HONOR SOCIETY of PHI KAPPA PHI
Hope M. Krukowski
Sydney M. Loonam
Kailyn I. Marshall
Jacob T. Mays
Neil M. Miller
Kammilly G. Morehead
Sonya K. Owen
Emily A. Robinson
Ashley E. Seiders
Dianna M. Sherrod
Rachel D. Simmons
Danielle R. Tuck
Lauren R. Vasquez
Lauren E. Vick
Emma C. Weber
Phi Kappa Phi is a national honor society dedicated to the recognition and promotion of ac ademic excellence in all fields of higher education. To qualify for membership, graduates must be in the top 10 pecent of their class.
Lea J. Amburgey
Emma G. Dalton
Alexander S. Daniel
Janelle M. L. Dawson
Amanda Deitz
Lealani B. Dove
Samantha A. Gagliardi
Joshua J. Herring
Sara M. Jones
Kiara L. McIntyre
THE JOAN of ARC AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
Jade M. Riddle
Ciaran D. Rivera
Ashley E. Seiders
Amanda W. Topping
Lauren E. Vick
Kendall H. Warner
Thomas C. Wiles
Lauren R. Zion
This award recognizes the achievements of outstanding senior and junior campus student leaders based on academic performance, service, extensive participation in extracurricular activities, and future and potential leadership ability.
Amelia R. Adamchak
Emma K. Adcook
Kacy E. Beale
Mara L. Beck
Teagan N. Best
Emily I. Boeckle
Emily F. Byers
Logan A. Cuskey
Kenneth B. Cyrus
Alexander S. Daniel
Kayley DeVivi
Carol L. Dixon
Emily A. Felice
Meredith D. Foster
Rylee R. Franklin
Nicholas K. Freeman
Brodie C. Glanden
Trey Z. Grzelecki
Nicholas J. Hamlett
Antonio K. Harvey
Autumn C. Heeren
Samuel D. Hillman
Kathryn E. Holloway
Kevin M. Holroyd
Ian T. Johnson
Sadie M. Kerns
Jenna O. Lankford
Sara J. Lisenby
Abigail G. Livingstone
Kennedy R. Lundeen
Kailyn I. Marshall
Theresa L. Miller
Mason H. Mitchell
Emma C. Mulholland
Gabrielle C. Mullins
Carrington L. Noble
Madison D. Norwood
Dana O. Phillips
Lauren M. Post
Taylor R. Pulley
Ryan Richardson
Cameron S. Riddick
Jade M. Riddle
Tess Robertson
Ashley E. Seiders
Gabrielle M. Sehlhorst
Christopher D. Sparks
Jacob G. Terry
Dionna Welton-Boxley
Christina M. White
Kendall M. Wieckert
Cara G. Wilson
Courtney M. Yates
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY BOARD of VISITORS
Ronald O. White, Rector
Jeffrey Nottingham, Vice Rector
Shawn L. Smith ’92, Secretary
Ricshawn Adkins Roane, Member at Large
Fabiola Aguilar Carter
Vellie Dietrich-Hall
Kathleen M. Early ’92
Charles E. Fagan III ’87
Nadine Marsh-Carter
Kristie Helmick Proctor ’04
Kathryn Falls Roberts ’97
David P. Rose
Brian D. Schmalzbach
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
W.Taylor Reveley IV, President
Larissa M. Smith, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jennifer K. Green, Vice President for Strategic Operations
Timothy W. Hall, Director of Athletics
M.Courtney Hodges, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Matthew C. McGregor, Vice President for Administration and Finance
A.Cameron O’Brion, University Counsel
Cameron D. Patterson ’10, M.S. ’17, Vice President for Student Affairs
Justin N. Pope, Vice President and Chief of Staff
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION BOARD
Tamara Bird Jones ’81, President
George R. Melnyk Jr., Vice President
Eileen Mathes Anderson ’83
Joseph W. Bartholomew III ’96
Bonnie C. Davis ’71
Charles H. Dowdy III
Colin R. Ducharme ’01
Susan O’Prandy Fierro ’94
Mark L. Fink
Jeris Hill Johnson ’88
Katherine Axson Keel ’74
Keith L. Latimer ’91
Troy L. Littles ’84
Jeffrey H. Nottingham
Daniel L. Oakey
Julie Wiley Ramsey ’93
Michael P. Saale
Mary Larkin Thornton ’88
Lucia Anna “Pia” Trigiani
Robert S. Wertz Jr. ’85
Ronald O. White
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY ALUMNI BOARD
Chris E. Tunstall ’88, President
Kathy Hansen Fox ’85, Vice President
Kathy Moore Verhappen ’90, Executive Secretary
Brandon R. Bowen ’21
Kelly McAnally Brown ’10
Lynne Rachel Chambers ’69
Stuart J. Chung ’96
Alvie Edwards III ’04
Harron E. Fells ’90
Lucas L. Hobson ’19
Rickie L. Hodges ’02
Dan P. Hughes ’13
Eboni L. Lee ’01
Robin Belcher Liesfeld ’79
Shawn E. MacDougall ’92
Brenda Clardy Mitchell ’71
Marita J. Repole ’72
Margaret Nuckols Roberts ’70
Rachel Fortney Rose ’12
Mya L. Souvandara ’22
LaVater Walker ’89
Heather M. VanDyke ’06
Mindy Mason Osborn ’06, M.S. ’09
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 2025 OFFICERS
Nicholas J. Carlstrom, President
Abigail G. Livingstone, Vice President
Colton T. Travis, Treasurer
Meredith D. Foster, Secretary
Molly P. Brightwell, Fundraising Co-Chair
Emily A. Felice, Director of Marketing
Saad A. Khan, Co-Director of Special Events
Samantha D. Mayers, Director of Public Relations
Sabrina L. H. Robles, Fundraising Co-Chair
Lauren R. Vasquez, Co-Director of Special Events
FACULTY MARSHALS
David J. Coles, Chief Marshal
Audrey P. Church, M.S. ’93
David L. Lehr
Timothy G. Coffey
Dawn M. Schwartz ’03, MBA ’13
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY SEAL
The Longwood University Seal, designed by David Whaley, design director, was unveiled on July 1, 2002, when Longwood College became Longwood University. The design is based on the 1976 Longwood College Seal, which featured an original drawing of the Rotunda by Barbara L. Bishop ’60, professor of art, 1965-90.
Thomas Christopher Wiles Anthropology and Archaeology Orange, Virginia
Brennan Matthew Williams Liberal Studies Delaware, Ohio
Kaitlyn Grace Williams Criminology and Criminal Justice
Midlothian, Virginia
Amanda Leigh Wilson Psychology Mechanicsville, Virginia
Mariah Sharee Wilson Sociology Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Jaime Lynn Wiseman Criminology and Criminal Justice Scottsville, Virginia
Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (American, 1876-1973), Joan of Arc, 1920, Bronze. Longwood University History Collection, LCVA 1927.1
THIS LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES should not be considered conclusive evidence of graduation. The official university transcript signed by authorized officers with the seal of the university is verification of possession of the degree.
PLEASE NOTE
The names of the graduates will be announced by Christopher Swanson, professor of music. The Longwood Commencement Band is conducted by Michael Waddell, assistant professor of music. The Longwood Commencement Choir is conducted by Pamela McDermott, associate professor of music. Sign language interpretation for this event is provided courtesy of the Accessibility Resources Office.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN
If we experience inclement weather during the ceremony today, we may decide to move to other locations on campus. Please note the individualized instructions below depending on your role today, and listen for an announcement during the ceremony.
graduates, faculty and platform party rain only Remain on Wheeler Lawn. thunderstorms or severe weather Proceed to the Joan Perry Brock Center.
guests
rain only The ceremony will continue on Wheeler Lawn, but you may elect to move to one of the following locations to view the ceremony by live video streaming: Jarman Hall Auditorium, Blackwell Ballroom in the Maugans Alumni Center and Soza Ballroom in the Upchurch University Center. thunderstorms or severe weather Proceed to Jarman Hall Auditorium, Blackwell Ballroom in the Maugans Alumni Center and Soza Ballroom in the Upchurch University Center.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Professional photographers from GradImages® will take photos of each graduate during the ceremony. View and order Commencement photos at www.GradImages.com.
PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHY
Professional videographers from Memories Videography will create DVDs of the ceremony. View and order online at www.memoriesvideography.com/graduations/colleges or call 804.273.9044.
DIGITAL PROGRAM
View or download a copy of the 2025 Commencement program at: go.longwood.edu/2025program
LIVE VIDEO STREAM
Watch the ceremony live on your mobile device at: go.longwood.edu/live
SHARE THE CELEBRATION ONLINE
Share your photos on X or Instagram with the hashtag #longwood25. Select posts will be included in our social feed at: www.longwood.edu/social. Tag @longwooduniversity in your Instagram story and select posts will be included in our story.
