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Dear Graduates,
You’ve finally done it. You’ve made it to Graduation Day. You’ve worked hard for the past few years so that you can walk across the stage tonight, receive your diploma, and journey on wherever life takes you. Some of you are filled with excitement! You can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you. Some of you will be continuing on with the student life at grad school. Some of you, though, are nervous. The thought of moving away from what you have known for a large part of your life can be unsettling. No more “First Day of School” photos – we know you still take them. No more all-nighters with your friends to cram for the big test. No more advisors or professors to help guide you through life as they did during this chapter. BUT, even though there are things you will be leaving behind, there are many more things that you have yet to encounter. After tonight, some of you will experience the sweet, sweet taste of a successful interview and the chance at the career you’ve been dreaming about. Others will travel across the country or even the world. Some of you still have no idea what you want to do for the rest of you life, and you will have a grand adventure learning who you are and where you want to be. No matter what state of mind you’re in, you have achieved something great. And it’s all coming together tonight.
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What’s Inside Letter From The Staff
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New Alumni E-Mail
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Your Top Instagram Picks
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Research Endorsements
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Athletes with Awards
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List of Graduates
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Everything YOU Need To Know About Your Student E-Mail After You Graduate by Jake McGuire
The graduates of the spring of 2014 may be leaving USAO and venturing off to pursue a profession, but they certainly won’t be out of the loop while they are gone. If students want to stay connected to all things on campus they can sign up for an alumni e-mail account, free from the university.
Those interested in attaining a free account should visit www.usao.edu/alumni/freeusao-e-mail-address-alumni.
However, all students in the graduating class will no longer have access to their student e-mails come graduation. That is where the university suggests taking advantage of the alumni e-mail.
For more information concerning your USAO alumni email account, please contact Adeel Siddiqui by phone at 405.574.1319 or by email at asiddiqui@usao.edu.
The Network Administrator at USAO, Adeel Siddiqui, urges all graduates to utilize the “Vacation Message” feature in his or her USAO e-mail account to let senders know Every student at USAO is given a free student your account is no longer active. e-mail account that remains active during their time in college. This e-mail is how they Siddiqui also suggests if your Facebook contacted their professors, learned about account is registered with your student new scholarship opportunities and helped e-mail, you should change it to fix any their school experience run smoothly. unforeseen problems.
your favorite
pictures of the semester by Sturk Johnson
Victoria Burgess Victoria Burgess’ project for her particular research project was over the male perception of female facial attractiveness. She took seventeen heterosexual males and had them rate the female attractiveness of the individuals shown through a variety of questions such as; is this a female face you find attractive, what’s a good mother face, and what is a short term and long term mate for the individual. The project was conducted using a computerized face program which contained 600 male and female faces. The results found for short term mates that the faces were much more feminine than in the long term relationships.
Preston Vasquez
RESEARCH
Preston Vasquez took two shapes called the ellipse and the hyperbola; the ellipse is the set of all points in space that is a constant sum from two fixed points and the hyperbola is the constant difference between two points. Results of testing and research created two other shapes from the original two. These two shapes were the Apollonius Circle and the Cassini Oval. He was able to find that every circle that passes through the foci are orthogonal (they intersect at a right angle).
ENDORSEMENT
Zachary Quintero
Zachary Quintero has a big advantage over other undergraduates who are pursuing graduate school. He has earned a research endorsement stamp to be placed on his diploma for his research on the concept of a Universal Basic Income. “The UBI would not require the individual to work to receive it and the amount of payment would not be based on your income,” said Quintero. He said the concept would be beneficial because it would reduce the cost of administering welfare. “You wouldn’t have to pay people to audit incomes, enroll eligible individuals, and it preserves the incentive to work by providing the benefit to all citizens,” said Quintero. He said he wrote the paper not only because it was an interesting topic, but he also wrote it because basic income could provide an answer for the problems we are facing with welfare. “I think reading my paper could enlighten others as to why a Universal Basic Income is a relevant and viable idea for addressing several big problems we face as a nation,” said Quintero.
Maggie Wilson Maggie Wilson’s research endorsement project is titled “Dualistic Opportunities: Feminine Beauty and Agency of Women in the Hebrew Bible.” For ths project, she asked the question of whether or not beauty is important in the Bible. In order to do this, she did a structural analysis of Hebrew narratives about women who are said to be beautiful. She looked at how beauty functioned in the narratives of women like Bathsheba and Esther. She found that beauty prompts desire and action, and that there is a common narrative structure that is observable throughout the Hebrew Bible.
by Max Terrell, Jake McGuire and Britton Brewer
Drover Athletic Award Winners Nicolas Alberto played soccer for USAO and won the SAC Newcomer Player of the Year 2010, SAC Offensive Player of the Year 2013, and NSCAA All-Southwest Region 2013.
Paige Pulliam played basketball for USAO and won the Bill and Pat Smith Scholar-
Athlete Award 2014, Daktronics NAIA Scholar Athlete 2013, 2014, Academic All-SAC 2013, All-SAC Honorable Mention 2014, and is part of the 1,000-point club.
Chelsea Zuchnik
played softball for USAO and won the All-Conference Gold Glove 2012, 2103 and the All –Conference Second Team 2013.
Phil Pryor played soccer at USAO and won the All-Conference First Team 2012. Congratulations to all award winning athletes! And best of luck to the Drover Baseball and Softball teams as they finish out their 2014 season!
List compiled by Jake McGuire Written by Katie Fikes
We now present...
Your 2014
Graduates
Agoston, Kristina L. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a psychology and continue to serve in ministry bi-vocationally. He sees
himself teaching and possibly completing advanced degrees that would later provide opportunities to teach in postAlberto, Nicolas, is from France and is business major with an secondary institutions. If he is not teaching in the secondary schools, then he will more than likely be serving full-time in emphasis in accounting. the ministry and will begin to attend seminary. major.
Alexander, Jacob T. is from Yukon, OK, and he is a deaf and
elementary education major. He is a part of Kappa Delta Psi and is an Education Honor Society Member. His favorite memories from USAO are all the 2 a.m. Sparks lobby chats, every all-nighter breakfast run, every drop everything for a Sonic drink break, and each “I’m bored, wanna go to Norman?” car ride. He says thanks to everyone who has made each of these an event to remember. What he will miss most about USAO is the community; walking past professors who know him by name, and classmates who have “grown up” beside him. In the future he plans to pursue a teaching position for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Elementary students and use the excellent skills and knowledge with which USAO has prepared him.
Anderson, Kristi L. is from Marlow, OK and is an early childhood
education major. Her favorite memory from USAO is her time at the USAO child Development Center. What she will miss the most is the friends she has made and her professors. Her plan for the future is to teach pre-k or kindergarten.
Bettinger, Brenda L. is from Cache, OK, and is a speech pathology major.
Bokemper, Daniel S. is from Oklahoma City, OK, and is an English major.
Boone, Brandon K. is from Holdenville, OK, and is a business
major with an emphasis in accounting. His favorite memory while at USAO was becoming an active member of the Inter-Tribal Heritage Club and attending the Annual Spring Powwow. What he will miss most about USAO will be his professors, who supported him in achieving his business degree. His plans for the future are to pursue a M.S. in Accounting and become a Certified Public Accountant.
Castle, Megan R. is from Guthrie, OK, and is an art major.
Her favorite memory from USAO is hanging out with her friends. Watching movies can really bring people together. What she will miss the most about USAO is all of her friends she will be leaving behind and all the awesome teachers who made a great impact on her life. Her future plans are to get a job and hopefully put her foot in the door in the museum world.
Clark, Diana L. is from Lawton, OK, and is a speech pathology major.
Coburn, Brian R. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a theatre arts
major with an emphasis in technical theatre and performance.
Comer, Brandon L. is from Purcell, OK, and is a sociology major.
Conley, Kevin R. is from Norman, OK, and is a business major with an emphasis in business administration.
Covington, Jennifer D. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a communication major.
Cox, William O. is from Grant, OK, and is a music major with an emphasis in performance.
Crow, Tiffany B. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a theatre arts major.
Dawson, K’reen E. is from Norman, OK, and is a psychology
major. She is engaged and will wed this fall. Her favorite memories from USAO are the late night walks and talks around campus with some of her best friends. What she will miss most about USAO is all of the crazy, intelligent, Boyd, Alexander C. is from Blanchard, OK, and is a history major artistic, creative, and altogether amazing people that go here/ with teacher certification. He is graduating with the honor of work here. Her goal is to eventually open a nonprofit animal cum laude and is a part of Kappa Delta Pi. What he enjoyed assisted therapy program for group homes. most about USAO is having the opportunity to associate with the professors and develop positive relationships with them. What he will miss about USAO is receiving instruction from De Fiore-Witter, Alexandria C. is from Villa Park, CA, and is a his professors and having the opportunity to converse with speech pathology major. them. He will miss the investment they made in his life. His future plan is, upon graduation, to attempt to secure De Fiore-Witter, Victoria L. is from Villa Park, CA, and is a a World History teaching position in a secondary school speech pathology major.
DeVries, Hilary J. is from Tulsa, OK, and is a biology major. Dock, Carolyn J. is from Mangum, OK, and is an elementary
phenomenal work on such a little budget.” What she will miss about USAO are the people and the closeness. Everyone cares about everyone here and it’s obvious. She could not have made it through without the support of her advisors and staff. “Thank you guys!” Her plan for the future is to get her masters in college student personnel. She might get a second one in library sciences. Her main goal is to work for universities as a disability services counselor or as an academic advisor. She said that ultimately it would be great to be a Vice President of Academics.
education with a minor in English. Her favorite memory from USAO is when the electricity on campus went out last spring during finals week and she and her roommates trekked all over to find some kind of light to study by, singing the theme from Titanic as it poured rain. What she is going to miss the most about USAO is the community atmosphere that came with living and going to school on such a small campus. She just felt like there was a big network of helping hands from the staff, faculty, and other students. Her plan Grover, Tonya A. is from Norman, OK, and is an elementary for the future is to teach junior high English. education major.
Dorado, Carlos J. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a business Hardesty, Kalani K. is from Oklahoma City, OK, and is a speech major with an emphasis in management.
language pathology major. She is married. Her favorite memory from USAO is when her professor sat at the same Edwards, Daniel K. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a history able with her for lunch on day in the cafeteria. “It made me major. feel special, like I was worth their time.” What she will miss about USAO are her professors, her work study boss Eileen Elkins, Brittany M. is from Waurika, OK, and is a physical Thomas, and the sweet lady that works in the cafeteria - her name is Donna. “They all made me smile.” After graduation, education major. she will be attending graduate school at Northeastern State Estes (Shaw), Emily L. is from Norman, OK, and is an English University. major. She is married. Her favorite memory from USAO is the last day of orientation when she and her classmates Harper III, James M. is from Comanche, OK, and is a music stood on the stairs of Te Ata and yelled as a class! What she major with an emphasis in studio teaching and composition will miss the most about USAO is the amazing relationships between professors and students. She plans to further her Harris, Megan L. is from Edmond, OK, and is a business major education in the future. with an emphasis in management.
Everson, Chett D. is from Chickasha, OK, and is an art major with an emphasis in photography.
Foster, Brooke N. is from Bridge Creek, OK, and is a math
major Her favorite memory from USAO is her freshman year of softball and the friends that she made here. What she will miss the most about USAO is the small town atmosphere. Her plan after college is to attend chiropractic school after graduation.
Francais, Robin S. is from Oklahoma City, OK, and is a
business administration major. She will be graduation cum laude and is a member of Hypatia Honor Society, Pi Gamma Mu Social Sciences Honor Society. She received the Minerva Senior Leadership Award and the Leadership Academy Engaging Leader Award. Her favorite memories from USAO involve working with the Drama Department on make up for Lysistrata. She said it was such a fun and crazy play, controversial but that’s what makes it fun. Even though she is not a drama major she really believes in supporting USAO’s theatre arts department, and just the arts in general. “We do
Hartzell, Jessica A. is a military brat, but if she had to choose
a hometown, she’d pick Moore, OK, because she lived there the longest. She is an art major. She will be married in three months. Her favorite memory from USAO is being in print class with all of her closest friends. What she will miss most about USAO is having such a large art community to bounce ideas off of. But also the companionship of teachers and friends made at school. Her plan for the future is to run the gallery circuit or work in galleries. She wants to do something with art, but she’ll always be open to different opportunities.
Hazel, Mackenzie R. is from Altus, OK, and is an elementary education major. She is a part of Kappa Delta Pi. Her favorite memory from USAO is graduating! What she will miss about USAO is all of the wonderful people in the education department. She would have never fully developed as a professional if not for the help of her wonderful professors and classmates. “These people have such compassionate hearts for kids!” Her future plan is to teach and obtain her Masters Degree in Special Education. She hopes to, one
day, get the opportunity to work with the Oklahoma State Hutchinson, Bryan R. is from Oklahoma City, OK, and is a Department of Education. double major in history and business administration. He is graduating Magna Cum Laude, and he is a member of Henry, Hannah L. is from Yukon, OK, and is a business Hypatia. His favorite memory from USAO is talking at the administration major with an emphasis in management She lunch table. What he will miss most about USAO are his is engaged to be married. Her favorite memory from USAO friends. His plan for the future is to get a job and maybe is Droverstock. She has been able to hang out with her friends apply for grad school. for four of them and they were amazing each time. The thing she will miss the most about USAO is the people. “Everyone Inacio, Patricia O. is from Oklahoma City, OK, and is a at USAO has been so amazing.” In the future to plans to get business major with an emphasis in accounting. her masters and also get a “big kid” job, hopefully that will pay for that masters. Jung, Matthew A. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a chemistry
Hernandez, Oscar A. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a vocal
performance major. He is in a relationship with his wonderful partner, Riley. His favorite memories from USAO are late nights at the Wizard Circle. What he will miss the most about USAO is the atmosphere. He will be hard pressed to find such intelligent open-minded people. “USAO is a safe haven for those who wish to expand their minds in a judgment free atmosphere!” His plans for the future are to attend SWOSU next semester where he has been offered a GA position. He hopes in five years to still be making music and carrying on that Droverspirit.
Hess, Colin R. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a computer science major.
major.
Jury, Cassie L. is from Anadarko, OK, and is a chemistry major. Karr, Arik W. is from Norman, OK, and is a psychology major. Kimbrell, Natalie F. is from Purcell, OK, and is an elementary education major.
Kimbro, Shaylee R. is from Ryan, OK, and is an elementary
education. Her favorite memory from USAO is every road trip she took to the many basketball games. What she will miss the most about USAO is just getting to be on campus! He plans for the future are to begin teaching and earn a masters degree.
Hooper, Traci N. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a psychology Kirksey, Veronica A. is from Shawnee, OK, and is an early major.
childhood education. She is married. Her favorite memories from USAO are the discussions that she would have in Dr. Hotchkiss, Robyn J. is from Lindsay, OK, and is a theatre arts Gower’s class. No matter how hard she and the class tried, they always ended up going on a tangent. Good times. What major with an emphasis in dance. she will miss most about USAO are the amazing teachers Howard-Hutton, Holly M. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a that have helped her and encouraged her throughout her long journey. Her future plans are to get a teaching job soon elementary education major. after graduation and live every day to its fullest.
Hurt, Haley E. is from Tulsa, OK, and is an economics major.
She is currently in a relationship. Her favorite memory from USAO is that she, somehow, managed to have a roommate that didn’t spend time in the dorm the first year, and didn’t have them at all the next two years while living in Sparks. What she will miss most about USAO is several of the professors and the classes they taught. “The passion the professors have for their classes and how interesting their lectures were made the classes much more enjoyable.” Her plans for the future are work at where ever she can find a job while she saves up money for vacations and grad school. Eventually she intends to go to grad school somewhere outside of Oklahoma and get her masters.
Knapp, Morgan I. is from Greenfield, OK, and is an English
major. Her favorite memory from USAO is when she was a part of a drama production. What she will miss most about USAO is her friends and professors teaching her something new everyday. Her future plans and goals are to continue her work as a writer and hopefully have a novel or script one of these days.
Lantz, Chanel D., is from Elk City, OK, and is a business major
with a double emphasis in management and accounting. She will also graduate with an art minor and a liberal arts minor. She is graduating with the honor of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges as well as the
Senior Leadership Award. She is engaged to fellow USAO Graduate, Phil Pryor. Her favorite memory from USAO is everything. “These were the best years of my life.” What she will miss the most about USAO is the community. In the future she will be the Administrative Assistant at The Secret Gardens wedding venue the summer following graduation. She plans to further her career and/or education in the managerial field.
and raise the business between Brasil and United States.
Morgan, Taylor P., is from Chickasha, OK, and is a psychology major.
Morris, Terri L., is from Chickasha, OK, and is a sociology major.
Newton, Crystal M., is from Anadarko, OK, and is a sociology Lee, Alissa M. is from Weleetka, OK, and is a psychology major. major. She will graduate as a part of Psi Chi. Her favorite memory from USAO is living in the dorms. What she will miss the most about USAO is the community feel. After graduation Nichols, Skyler D. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a history major. she plans to get a masters from OBU.
Park, Seth D. is from Calumet, OK, and is a physical education Little, Stephanie C. is from Lawton, OK, and is a speech major. pathology major.
Pelley, Hayden R. is from Moore, OK, and is a computer Mallette, Kelsea M. is from Spencer, OK, and is an art major. science major. He is engaged to be married. His favorite She is a part of Alpha Lambda Delta, Hypatia, and PLC. She is in a relationship with Mason Dobbins. Her favorite memory from USAO was Droverstock 2011 with Forever the Sickest Kids. What she will miss about USAO are the great friends she made on campus. Her plan for the future is to pursue her Master of Arts in Museum Studies at OU and work in a gallery.
McCracken, Kellie N. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a business major with an emphasis in management.
memory from USAO is playing volleyball on campus with his roommates and friends. What he will miss most about USAO is the small college atmosphere. His plans to go into cyber security in the future.
Pendley, James D. is from Rush Springs, OK, and is a biology major.
Phillips, Rachelle N. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a speech
pathology major. She has so many fond memories with her friends from USAO. She will always remember sand volleyball McMahon, Allyson M. is from Tecumseh, OK, and is a over in Lawson courts, playing sardines on campus, studying psychology major. for finals at the library (even after the electricity went out one year), and getting people to laugh with the improv team. McRay, Mandi M. is from Chickasha, OK, and is an English There are many more. The best thing she will take from USAO major. is the friendships that she has made over the years. What she will miss about USAO is the small class sizes that lead to Miears, Erin D. is from Chandler, OK, and is a deaf education close relationships with most of her professors. She will miss major. the BCM most of all; because of it, she feels equipped to go out and serve to the best of her ability. Her plan for the future Monfron, Franciane, is from Curitiba, Parana Brasil, and is a is to attend graduate school, unless God calls her elsewhere. business administration major. Her favorite memory from USAO happened this semester during a long snow week. Pulliam, Paige L. is from Newcastle, OK, and is a biology During the day she and her friends slid down the hills all day and pre med major with a minor in chemistry and liberal long and at night they had some adventures all around town. arts. She is a member of Hypatia, Beta Beta Beta, and more. “Ow good, crazy times!!” She will miss everything about Her favorite memory is when, “during a game sophomore USAO. She will miss waking up at 6 a.m. for soccer practices year, Tabby, tried to miss a free throw on purpose and we (well kinda). She will miss going late to class because she were all telling her ‘you must hit the rim,’ and she threw the was too sweaty to go to class straight after practice. She will ball as hard as she could at the back board missing the rim miss the professors asking about soccer, Dr. Long and her completely!” What she will miss most about USAO is Dr. hilarious sarcasm, seeing all of her friends on campus, and Loutsch... Won’t find another professor anywhere that works being so close to people from many different countries. Her as hard as she does and that genuinely cares about their future goal is to get a masters degree in international trade students! Y’all don’t pay her enough! She plans on taking a
year off from school to work, and then she plans on applying it has in store for him. for PA school next January. Stone, Mendy E. is from Chickasha,OK, and is a psychology Quintero, Zachary J. is from Yukon, OK, and is an economics major. She has been married twenty years. Her favorite major. He will be graduating with the honors summa memory at USAO was Doverstock 2014 with her husband cum laude, Outstanding Graduate for Division of Business and twin boys sharing with the wonderful people and and Social Sciences, and will be hooded for the Research experiencing watching their excitement of the artwork & Endorsement. He is a member of Hypatia Honor Society. activities. What she will miss about USAO are the challenges His favorite memory from USAO will be the totality of the keeping her on her toes, expecting the unknown, and pushing experience. From making new friends to increasing his through and becoming a better person. Her future plan is to understanding about himself and the world, his time here start working for OJA or the OK Correctional system as a at USAO has been well spent. What will miss about USAO case manager and move on to graduate school to pursue her is the constant opportunity to engage with knowledgeable LPC. and diverse individuals. His future plan is to continue to save money so that he can soon travel the rest of the world, Taylor, Blake A. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a history major. continuing to learn more about others and himself.
Tiemann, Meagan N. is from Ponca City, OK, and is a history Raymond, Amanda M. is from Altus,OK, and is an art major. major. Her favorite memory from USAO was work study night in the annex making clay with Kelsea, and Alena while the watched movies and had dinner! What she will miss the most about USAO is the faculty and staff for sure, they are like family. Her plan for the future is to learn Kenny Tolman’s business and support her children and herself.
Reeves, Sara N. is from Konawa, OK, and is a sociology major.
She is in a serious relationship. Her favorite memory from USAO is Droverstock 2014! What she will miss most about USAO is playing softball with her girls. In the future she plans to move to Texas with her boyfriend. Hopefully work for the juvenile justice department. Get engaged... Fingers crossed. Love life for a while, and then get married and have a few kids.
Revelle, Sarah R. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a psychology major.
Sapcutt, Shelby N. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a speech pathology major.
Shaw, Abby M. is from Lindsay, OK, and is a speech pathology major.
Tomberlin, Emily F. is from Oklahoma City, OK, and is a speech-language pathology major. She will be graduation Summa Cum Laude. Her favorite memory from USAO was Mock Rock with her friends and their professor. The professors and students are what she will miss the most about USAO. She plans to attend graduate school in the future.
Townley, Sarah J. is from Marlow, OK, and is a history major. Travis, Kathlyn M. is from Marlow, OK, and is a psychology major.
Vance, Kymberly D. is from Marlow, OK, and is a deaf education major.
Vasquez, Richard P. is from Tuttle, OK, and is a mathematics major.
Wilkerson, Derek K. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a business
major with an emphasis in accounting and management. He enjoyed being able to play collegiate baseball here at USAO. In the future he plans to work his way up in a company.
Smith, Tristan H. is from Cheyenne, OK, and is a business Wilsie, Logan T., is from Chickasha, OK, and is a history major. major with an emphasis in accounting.
Wilson Maggie A., is from Jones, OK, and is an English
Stehn, Warren P. is from Roanoke, TX, and is a business major. major. She will be hooded at graduation for her work on His favorite memory from USAO is playing baseball with the new friends he has met and the professors he has learned from. What he will miss the most about USAO is all of the people and friends he will be leaving behind. He is not yet sure what his future holds, but he will be ready for whatever
the Research Endorsement Project. Her favorite memory from USAO is Senior Homecoming, it was wonderful to be able to compete with one of her best friends and celebrate with so many other friends she has made here at USAO. “It was definitely a memorable experience for me.” She is going
to miss the BCM at USAO the most. “That ministry and its mission has had a profound impact on my life. That’s where I grew the most and learned that following Jesus is really the best way to live.” Her goal is to study and teach about the Bible for the rest of her life because it is the truth, and the truth tells us our need for Jesus and the hope we have once we know Him. Hopefully studying and teaching the Bible includes seminary and traveling, but no matter her situation she knows her purpose.
Summer Graduates Walking in Spring Ceremony Abdullah, Euvia is from Lawton, OK, and is a sociology major.
Albrecht, Christopher J. is from Beggs, OK, and is an elementary education major. Barron, Rory G. is from Spencer, OK, and is a double major in biology and natural science with a minor in liberal arts as Witt, Amy N. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a business major well as a minor in chemistry. He is graduating as ALD,BBB, with an emphasis in management. and PLC member. He is engaged to be married. His favorite memories from USAO are all from Droverstock. “Each year Woolard, Anthony T. is from Minco, OK, and is a history has been a unique and exciting experience!” What he will miss about USAO are the small class sizes and the relationships Yount, Kyle W. is from Oklahoma City, OK, and is a theatre he has built with his teachers. After graduation, he plans to attend medical school in Tulsa at OSU. arts major with an emphasis in makeup and costuming.
Zuchnik, Chelsea J. is from Blanchard, OK, and is a business Callahan, Cassidy L. is from, Anadarko, OK, and is an English major with an emphasis in accounting and physical education. major.
Casillas, Lauren M. is from Norman, OK, and is an art major. Claborn, Loni M. is from Chattanooga, OK, and is a psychology
major. While at USAO she loved serving on the executive board for SAB during the 2012-2013 school year. Planning homecoming alongside the alumni association and athletic departments to help celebrate the anniversary of athletics was such an honor and a huge success for all of us! What she will miss about USAO is the wonderfully encouraging support system she has in her peers and professors. Had she not had such support, her journey at USAO would have been completely different. In the future she plans to take some time off to catch her breath, travel, and hopefully find herself in a graduate program so that she can eventually serve as a behavioral therapist.
Cook, Joshua A. is from Yukon, OK, and is an art major. Cunningham, Russell G. is from Irving, TX, and is a Theatre Arts
major. His favorite memory from USAO is every moment he spent in the Drama Department that helped to define for him who he is as a person. He said that all of those wonderful people and experiences will be a part of him forever. What he will miss the most is all of the interesting and wonderful people that he has gotten to know in his time here. His number one goal of the future is “world domination. If that falls through, I’ll probably go get a job or something.”
Cunnius, Kenzie D. is from Lindsay, OK, and is a physical dducation major.
Heck, Heather M. is from Tulsa, OK, and is an art major. Meyer, JD, is from Mustang, OK, and is a theatre arts major She is in a relationship and is happily taken. Her favorite memories from USAO were always from her experiences surrounding Droverstock and Montmartre, the EmersonWier symposiums, and all of her World Thought classes. What she will miss the most about USAO is the intimacy of the campus and the vast opportunities this college offered her. Her fingers are crossed that her artistic internship turns into a full-time job!
Johnston, Brandy K. is from Oklahoma City, OK, and is an
elementary education. She is engaged to be married. Her favorite memory from USAO is all the wonderful people she’s met along the way and friendships that were created. Her plans for the future are to work in a school near her home where she can not only grow as an educator, but guide young children towards a bright and rewarding future.
Lee, Tylor D. is from Chickasha, OK, and is a sociology major.
with an emphasis in performance and dramatic literature.
Midgett, Dominique M. is from Tulsa, OK, and is an art major. Morris, Stephanie A. is from Lexington, OK, and is a theatre arts major with an emphasis in creative communication.
Patel, Akash K. is from Norman, OK, and is an elementary education major.
Pelton, Chad H. is from Duncan, OK, and is a computer science major.
Pryor, Philip G. is from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire,
and is a business major with an emphasis in accounting and Management.
Roberts, Madison E. is from Anadarko, OK, and is a theatre
major. She has been in a relationship with her boyfriend for over a year. Her favorite memory from USAO would have to major. She as been married to her high school sweetheart, be this year when she was selected to be the lead dancer in her Kyle, for ten years. They have two beautiful children together. choreography class for a musical theatre piece. What she will Their daughter, Macy, is eight years old and their son, Reese, miss most are the friends she has made here at USAO. They is six years old. Her favorite memory at USAO is when she all have and always will have a special place in her heart. Her met “Hot Stuff ”, her new life long friend in Dr. O’s swim class. future plans are to maybe get an internship and start working What she will miss about USAO is riding to class trips with in the theatre industry immediately. Steven, Madison and Katelyn. Her goal for the future is to “Pray First and Act Second” Isaiah 8:20. List compiled by Britton Brewer
Merrick, Tara D. is from Dibble, OK, and is a physical education