BACCALAUREATE RADFORD AUDITORIUM
MAY 9, 2025
BACCALAUREATE ORDER OF WORSHIP
Prelude and Processional........................................................Key City Brass
Welcome .........................................................................Dr. Lynne Murray McMurry University President
Invocation ……..………….………………….........Rev. Dr. Russell Miller Assistant University Chaplain
*Hymn .….................. “For The Beauty of the Earth” …........…….. Rutter
Honors Hooding ........................................................
Dr. Philip LeMasters Director of University Honors Program
Student Awards ...............................................................Mr. John Yarabeck Dean of Students
*Alma Mater .…............................................................................Chanters
Scripture Readings....Isaiah 58:6-10 & Matthew 5:13-16....Beth Welshimer
Introduction of the Preacher ……..........................Rev. Ricky Harrison ‘14 University Chaplain and Director of Religious & Spiritual Life
Sermon.….....................................................................Rev. Josh Stueve ‘11 Senior Pastor, St. John’s UMC (Lubbock, TX)
*Hymn .…..................“How Firm a Foundation”……..............Foundation
Blessing of the Graduates ……..….........................Rev. Ricky Harrison ‘14
*Benediction ............. “The Lord Bless and Keep You” ..................... Lutkin
Recessional ...........................................................................Key City Brass
Trinity Esperanza Martinez Bachelor of Science Criminology El Paso, TX
Cum Laude
Departmental Honors in Criminology
Graduate of the University Honors Program
Lorin Riley Mow Bachelor of Science Exercise Science San Antonio, TX
Magna Cum Laude and Human Performance
Departmental Honors in Kinesiology
Graduate of the University Honors Program
Ashlyn Nicole Quillan Bachelor of Science Mathematics Van Alstyne, TX
Magna Cum Laude Grades 7-12
Departmental Honors in Mathematics Graduate of the University Honors Program
Marcos Alfonso Salcedo Bachelor of Science Exercise Science San Antonio, TX Cum Laude and Human Performance
Departmental Honors in Kinesiology
Graduate of the University Honors Program
Caitlyn Sauer Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Anthem, AZ
Summa Cum Laude
Departmental Honors in Accounting Graduate of the University Honors Program
Jessica Lea Shaffer Bachelor of Arts English and Writing Columbia Falls, MT
Magna Cum Laude Psychology
Departmental Honors in English and Writing Graduate of the University Honors Program
† Ofeh-oseh Ofili Uzumefune Bachelor of Science Human Health Science Delta, Nigeria
Summa Cum Laude Medical & Research Concentration
Departmental Honors in Human Health Science Graduate of the University Honors Program
Hannah Grace Wilson Bachelor of Arts English and Writing Abilene, TX
Summa Cum Laude
Departmental Honors in English and Writing Graduate of the University Honors Program
† Member of the James Winford Hunt Chapter of Alpha Chi National Honor Society.
